Tasteful Voyage

Broken gold chain

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000

When the 'lil one was just a few months old, she accidentally pulled my necklace off my neck. Of course, the gold chain broke which also broke my heart as it was the first jewelry I ever bought myself from my first salary. I can not blame my kid for what have had happened because she didn't know any better. If there is someone to blame, it should be me. I forgot to take it off. I knew that time that she was starting to grab things of her reach. Well, busyness made me forget. You know how it is if you are a new mom. You gotta do everything and learn from it. Anyway, tiill this day, the broken chain is still in my jewelry box. It ain't fixed nor changed. Maybe now is the time to give the value back. Tomorrow is payday. After my appointment, I might go ahead to see someone who could fix it.

Baby shower for a friend coming up

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0000

Next month, February, I am hosting a friend's baby shower. It is supposed to bee celebrated this month but some of my friends (housewives) can't afford to make it for now because of the huge amount they spent for gifts last Christmas. Heart's day is the most suggested day for a double celebration -- Valentine's party and Baby shower.

Each guest shall give a pack or box of diaper plus a surprise gift. I already bought diapers as well as ordered a baby carrier from kelty backpacks collection. My friend is a sports enthusiasts and loves to run and walk. So the baby carrier is a perfect gift. She could go for a walk with a baby on his back or chest. Go shopping with no stroller and so on. Hope she'll like it.

Can't wait for the party come. Excited from the preggy mom.

Protecting my assets

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:23:00 +0000

In a world largely run by technologies, high technologies so to speak, comes a huge concern on our own security not only from home invaders but as well as from electronic hackers. Statistically speaking, one person is being hacked within the matter of three minutes. It is that fast and you could hardly realize it if you own that much in your account just like the person I know. Not only that, it happened to my husband. We were in the Philippines for a short vacation when someone took three hundred US dollars ($300) from his bank account. The bank traced who's who and was coming from texas, a state nearby. Eventually, the bank gave my husband's money back as part of their security policy.

In relation to what I was talking about earlier, I am scared, too, to be one of the victims of this hard to resolve crime. That is why, I am using paypal on my online orders and have a wallet to protect my credit and debit cards. Yes, I own an rfid blocking wallet to help me protect my assets. Hopefully, I won't get hacked at the latter.

A good start

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:33:00 +0000

For quite sometime, I have disregarded this blog. To give you an idea of how long, starting this post was harder than I thought. So much to say, I didn't write anything personal for so long. I missed blogging, indeed!

New year is a start of a new beginning for me as well as my family, thus, I am baptizing this blog with a personal post before the first day of the year culmates.

2012, the year that I am so looking forward to come, not that I am not thankful for 2011 but this year's plans are the things that excite me the most. To start with, my marriage to my husband is coming to it's fifth year. The lil one is turning four which means she's gonna outgrow the so called"terrible three". Here comes the Philippine trip in September for my dad's 60th birthday, and of course, church wedding of the best couple in town --- me and the husband ; ). Hmn...and me turning 30 come July is not that I am excited about but the present that the husband promised me (wink). Kidding aside, I am thankful to God for a great life and for everything he gives this year. There are so much planned family activities and fun just for the lil one. For her security, I am not laying everything here since this is an open blog.

Anyway, the start of the year was a whole lot of fun. The husband and I took the lil one for a ride to see some fireworks. Stopped by at a friend's house for dinner as well as popped the amazing fireworks in the neighborhood. Haven't slept for 26 hours, I felt so groggy and looked haggard last night but had to hold myself for the lil one. I did that stupid thing because the lil one is realizing occassions or celebrations now and I want her to enjoy every single of it with a family beside her. Seeing her so happy paid all the tiredness off. We came home around 11:30 last night. Just a few minutes after the first hour of 2012 ended, I was out. Never heard anything. No loud fireworks noise, no laughs or screams and everything. To sum it up, I had a great slumber in the couch. I woke up feeling so great!

The house by the way looks new to me. Christmas decors are down and are to be kept in the shed tomorrow morning. The lil one wants the tree back but no-no-no. After a quick explanation why, she finally agreed to wait when Christmas time comes.

Gosh, I am really getting sleepy. Tired I guess of taking all the decors down (exterior and interior) and put the house together to normal. I still have a lot to share but resting myself from my netbook is the best thing to do. Happy new year ya'll!

A guitar perhaps?

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:25:00 +0000

Reminisce...reminisce...reminisce.

I remember my high days everytime I see a guitar. Sing-along was the trend during my time every break time. My classmates and I were so into music that we gather most of the time to sing acoustic guitar songs. Well, I was the singer and at the same time the guitarist if the song is easy to play.

Recalling them days make me want to have a guitar not just for the selfish me but to motivate my daughter to be a music lover because she is already gifted with the voice. And since my Christmas wishlist is not done yet, I am listing the guitar as one amongst others. If Santa won't give it, I'll probably get me one early this year. Yes, I am in the mood and been longing to play the guitar again. It's been almost five years since I had my last play.

I am nice, Santa...wink

Accident in the kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:15:00 +0000

Our three-year-old kitchen faucet broke a week ago. It happened in the morning time while the hubby tried to wash his hands before breakfast. I was in the bathroom with my morning routine when I heard a scream for help. I ran as fast as I could that I was about to tip on my daughter's toy only to find out that we were having an indoor fountain. yah, we just had a lil swimming ground, too. Lol. So, I hurried myself underneath the sink to turn the water valves off.

Two days after that funny day, we went to the store for kitchen faucet shopping. This time, the husband let my picked the lucky one without price limit. He just had to swallow big time for I got the kinda expensive ones knowing that it's gonna last long and that can be reused when I decide to update the kitchen. THere would be less things to worry about such as undermount stainless sinks and other lil hardware besides granite.

He sleeps there, I sleep here

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:56:00 +0000

Did you know that for the longest time I have not slept in our master bedroom? That is right! The hubby sleeps there by himself during the night. Whatever is in your mind, you are wrong. We don't have marital problems just a common simple couple's quarrel. Anyway, the reason why the set-up has been made because of our irregular schedules. The hubby works days and I work nights. So when he's working, I am sleeping and I lay in the spare room where I won't be disturbed. Hubby comes home often and he does his weight lifting thing in the bedroom.

Since the bed in the spare room is kinda old even the mattress, I am planning to take it to the new level by purchasing a new bed and maybe a foambymail memory foam mattresses as a gift to myself come Christmas Day. I guess this is a great idea.

Shoplet coupons

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:29:00 +0000

Who is not crazy about coupons? Well, I am. Everytime I go shopping, I make sure that I have checked all my printed coupons as well as saved coupons on the web. It make take a lil of my time but it is worth it because of the savings I get. My coupons are clipped with my grocery list the next time I go back to the store and that's come Thursday morning after work. Often, I save around fifty percent off the total price and that's because of the coupons. So, the extras go to my house projects which I am so thankful that I am seeing the cost.

On the other note, if you are shopping for office furniture, paper supplies, and many more items just for the office, browse dropdowndeals dot come as there are shoplet coupons that I bookmarked for you. Get it now while it's hot!

EZbloomers dot com

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:16:00 +0000

Have you heard about the newest way of sending flowers to your loved ones, friends or to someone whom you wanna have a smile on her face? Well, guess what I've found out just awhile ago. It's an online site that has a wide selection of professionally arranged flowers and fruits for birthday parties, occasional centerpieces, funerals and more that offers no service fees unlike other flower arrangement companies. With that, customers could save as little as ten bucks that could still be used for greeting cards or some chocolates perhaps. One good thing about the site is that the amount being paid for the beautiful and larger flowers is a huge help to local florists.

I was browsing the website and couldn't help myself to fall in love with the flower garden, one of the EZBloomers.com custom floral arrangements. Wishing that someday, I would receive some from my better half. Thus, I am e-mailing the site link to his web inbox and facebook. Hopefully, he'd surprise me later or maybe the next day.

Just nothing much

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:00 +0000

I finally was able to get the patio dining set that I have been eyeing for a long time. It was around three hundred bucks before when it was in season but yesterday it was marked down to seventy-five percent off.I couldn't pass the deal, thus, borrowed a lil from my savings in order to get it right away. Plus, there came a barbeque grill in the shelf and was marked down as well. It wasn't in the game plan to purchase it but guess what, I did spend not a fortune for it. As I've said, I couldn't pass a great deal. Again!

So the dining set is already put altogether. Spent the whole day just for it yesterday. Did not even take a nap and forgot that I worked overnight. Excited? Naaa...just so pissed that my husband wouldn't help me at all. As usual, laziness, having no common sense and initiative are in him when there is work that needs to be done. He said it's football time. Alright, I got that! And, I will remember that, too.

Anyway, enough for that sentiment. Later today, I will be putting the grill altogether. Then, get some abrasives such as brushes to clean my forgotten patio. Thanks to the furniture and grill, the patio is gonna be maintained as much as possible.

Be one of them

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:46:00 +0000

Working in a restaurant is never a bad idea. I agree that it ain't a great job for a family person because of a lower wage but if a waitress or hostess gives the best service as well as gets regular customers, there is no doubt that tips would triple the hourly wage or maybe more than that.

On the other note, restaurants either big or small are becoming one of the largest business sectors of today. That is why more and more Restaurant Manager Jobs are being offered most of time. The demand for experience, opportunities, exposure and higher wage compared to part-time workers are amongst the reasons why there are people who really hook into this job.

Wholesaleinsurance dot net

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:39:00 +0000

Term life insurance hunting is such a pain in the b--t if you really want the best coverage with the amount that you are paying. Of course it involves a lot of readings and Q&A online as well as direct advices from close friends or people who've been through it.

As per insurance is the subject, I am not the right person to give suggestions who can offer an advice to anyone. The best thing to do is to talk to insurance agents or browse the web such as www.wholesaleinsurance.net first for quick and easy access to qoutes or rates in your local.

Free Document Management Software Webinar

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:27:00 +0000

This isn't a joke or a scam. There is really a free Document Management Software Webinar every Friday at Two in the afternoon, central time. One of those Fridays, I am giving myself a time to be part of this webinar. It is free of charge and is related to my previous profession.

Anyway, the webinar is actually offered by Royal Imaging that specializes in document scanning in all kinds of formats and of any size of paper. Royal Imaging document scanning has facilities in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Paris and scans any of the following in high volumes :

AP/AR, Invoices, Bills and Receipts
Bill of Lading
Technical Files
Legal Files
Medical Records
HR Files
Engineering and Architect Plans, AutoCAD
Spool (COLD)
Photos, Graphics and Artwork
Newspaper and Magazines
Word and Excel Files, PDF and e-mails
PO Box Management
Digital Mailroom Services
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So, if you have questions regarding the matter, it is best to contact them by visiting the website, www.royalimaging.com, or simply click the link herein.

Touchdown

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:29:00 +0000

Ain't it great if every memory we created are captured through our very own lenses? Personally, I love the idea of having a camera or camcorder near me. It gives me a full chance to capture my daughter's developments including her new gestures or actions. And that is why, I bought me a new camera, a sports goggles for basketball when I bought the lil one a small basketball ring. She is so into sports and even knows how to say "touchdown" instead of another word relative to basketball shooting like "shoot" everytime she propels the ball into the ring. She got the word from her daddy who is so into football. She incorporates football to basketball which for me is funny.

Found it!

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:35:00 +0000

Thanks for the guest post by Kristofer Bartlett

I love looking for houses online and I had been doing it for years and that?s how I came across my first home. I was just digging around trying to find something interesting when it popped up ? a two-story bungalow in the perfect neighborhood, newly renovated with really motivated sellers. I called up a friend of mine who was an agent and bought it on the spot, sight unseen, mostly because I knew there was no way a bad house was anywhere near that neighborhood. I moved in about 2 months ago and it?s been so much fun making this place my own! I went to directv to get satellite for the TVs and I?ve been waiting on the exterminator to call me back since this place is old and I?m sure there are termites. I love the idea of being a real homeowner and I can?t believe after all this time I found a house that made me want to shell out the dough. I would recommend this for anyone who is considering it!

Next year's plan

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:29:00 +0000

Our next year's Philippine vacation is still in the planning process. We are saving as much as we can every payday til we reach our target pocket money. The plan B is that we are gonna check city cash advances in case circumstances occur and the supposed to be savings will be utilized for that event. Hopefully, in God's Grace, nothing happens that could affect the plan. Everybody is excited to see each other in the flesh again. Families and friends are talking about the reunion next year. Yay! Can't wait!

Amongst the visit, my renewal of vows in the church with the hubby is one of the much awaited event. That is part of the plan and that we are also saving for the expenses. I told the husband I need around four gran for everything. Not that huge and not comparable to the huge wedding here in America in terms of finances. Yet, mine would be so special.

Anyways, I don't have enough details for that. Updates will be read here, so, watch out for that.

Secret quit

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0000

At work, a co-worker of mine secretly shared her plans. She is not coming back after her one-week-vacation to Mississippi. In other words, she is quitting without prior notice to the management. So, I asked her why having the thought when she can do it formally. Payback...is all she wants.

To continue, I began asking about retirement that way she doesn't have to work so hard to take care of her finances. Her answer was she ain't qualified to get her social security benefit nor the benefits from her social security disability insurance. The funny thing is that I thought she is old enough to be qualified for social security as what her face shows but it's not. Felt so awkward upon her reaction. Glad I was able to make a twist.

Sis-in-law and thyroid

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:29:00 +0000

Weight loss is not actually for everyone who aims for it. Not when you are ill or having health problems. For instance, my sister in law has been fighting for being overweight. Sometimes she cries over it and gets too frustrated when she looks at herself in the mirror. She told me that she envies my appearance, thus, I lift her confidence by saying physical appearance is not the measurement of life, it's how you deal with it. Having a Thyroid imbalance is the reason why she can't and maybe will never ever shed over a hundred of pounds. Despite of her condition, she remains so sweet, so giving or shall I say a very nice lady.

Back to lose

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:05:00 +0000

The husband gains weight fast and loses it fast, too. This time again, he gained back what he already lose last year. He got to upset when a couple of his friends talked about his weight. Thus, planned his own weight loss program. Currently, he is also taking fat burner with tea. My question is.. is fat burner pills considered diet pills? It's kinda a stupid question to ask here. I know I should just search it online since I already am, and which I am doing after this post is done. Anyway, do you know any diet pill that works, I mean literally works? A friend of mine is desperately wanting to shed her pregnancy fats fast, thus, taking diet pills is her first option.

Nails makeover

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:32:00 +0000

It's time again to get my nails done. Well, tell you that this is gonna be the third time that I am doing my nails. I used to be so tight to myself that I won't even spend bucks for haircut, instead, I do it my own. My own nails have never gone to professional salons either. My thing is, why would I let someone do it for me when I can do it myself? So tomorrow, my feet are getting a spa, and my nails are getting a makeover using the dead sea nail care that I got a couple of months ago. I wish I have the guts to post a picture or two of my nails to show you guys how easy it is with no money spent in the salons.

Surprise baby announcement

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:07:00 +0000

A Filipina friend of mine just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. She lives thousands of miles from me, thus, our communication through phone calls or even text messages barely happens. Online chat does updates us of what's recent, etc. in between us. Of course, sending cards through postal in occasional basis.

Anyway, yes she did give birth already and I knew it through an e-mail from her husband. Later that, I received something special in my mailbox. It was one of the baby announcements that she had customized and sent to all her friends and family. I feel so blessed and special being that she considered me as her family.

Monster Quest

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:07:00 +0000

Thanks for the post, Benito Trevino

One of my favorite ways to spend a weekday evening is to curl up with my family and watch Monster Quest on the History channel. The show offers an exciting and scientific approach to crypto-zoology or, the study of the existence of bizarre and unproven animals. The episodes go over topics from the Loch Ness Monster, to Bigfoot and the Chupacabra. Mythical beasts of land, air and sea are studied and eye witness accounts interviewed. It is an interesting way to learn about new scientific methods and a little twinge of fright goes up my spine when a new account is introduced about an animal we as humans, know very little about.

The shows always begin the same: examining various legends and stories about a mythical creature. One of my favorite episodes is about the sea monster believed to live in the depths of Lake Champlain. Hundreds of people come forward and give their individual experience with the great monster, while scientists bring out state-of-the-art equipment to search the hundreds of miles the lake encompasses in hopes they can get their glimpse of this Loch Ness type monster, some believe to be related to a pletheosaurus dinosaur.

The educational program, now premiering on the History Channel is a family favorite at our house. We watch the program on our Satellite TV with a bowl of popcorn, and a warm blanket, relishing the time we are able to spend together. I also love listening to http://www.directstartv.com.

Work, money, etc

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:40:00 +0000

Whew! So busy at work. Renovation or remodeling is taking place since last week, and have no idea when it's gonna be over. The more people at work, the more I slow down. Why? It is because they are in my way. Can't finish the job faster that expected. Renovation employees are ringing my ear with their conversation about women, money and insurance. Wonder if they really talked about http://www.wholesaleinsurance.net as I heard insurance websites earlier, not clear though.

Anyway, kinda pissed as I ain't gettin no bonus this paycheck. I have so much expectation on that three hundred dollars only to find out that I didn't reach the number of months of residency. The problem is that there is no expound note on that. I will leave it as but I won't be that workaholic anymore. Duh!

Birthday present

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Last year, I was asked by the husband about Christmas presents. So, I gave him a list of it. He said he's gonna pick one out of the many listed. He did pick the iPhone 4 for me.

Lately, I've been giving him hints for my birthday which is happening in July. I told him I wanna have a GPS navigator system specifically garmin nuvi gps in my car since I am always on the go with friends. The feature that iPhone has is not enough for me. I want a talking GPS that I don't have to keep looking at the monitor every single time that I am in need of a direction. Drive safely is my aim everytime I have the lil one with me. And, looking at the GPS screen nor celphoning is a big NO.

Personality assessment

noreply@blogger.com (MommaLira) — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:55:00 +0000

One of the keys to have a soaring high gross in an organization is the attitude that the employees are showing towards each tasks as well as religiously following the set ethics or codes. Huge companies have personality assessment tools in developing it's people. It is a great way to enhance one's skills and learn more about each personality through workshops, trainings, etc. Of course, success comes down from excellent people.

Before my employer accepted my application, I had to go through various kinds of test that parts personality assessment amongst others. Tell you that the test, itself, was tricky and requires a sharp mind as questions are rephrased having one answer. Inconsistent answer is surely a failure which means admission is vague. Of course, taking the test online was easier. No time limit with note taking helped a lot. Sure did, I passed the test and got the job.