Tere's World

Thanks to Technology

2012-01-28T01:31:00.000+08:00

Businesses these days give thanks to technology for making most things easy to do and conduct just like this web based video conferencing that I just recently been reading about during my free time from work. A lot as in thousands of businesses and organizations all around the world make the most of the use of technology in communication. Putting into use these easy-to-use conferencing services that we can find these days will facilitate and enable effective communication for those businesses and organizations.

The generation today is enjoying much of the products and services may it be in communication, entertainment and others and thanks to technology, people are being brought more closer together even if they could be physically worlds apart.

Melona Korean Flavored Ice Bars

2012-01-20T18:53:00.001+08:00

Whenever we do our grocery at Robinson's Supermarket in Abreeza Mall Davao, I would pass by these Melona Korean Flavored Ice Bars. I have always been curious as to how it tastes. Maybe next time I will try to buy one when my cough and colds are gone.

Their flavors are Melon flavored ice bars, Banana flavored ice bars, Strawberry flavored ice bars, and Mango flavored ice bars. Other flavors are Red bean and Lime.

Melona is a South Korean melon-flavored creamsicle, manufactured by the Binggrae Co. Ltd. Although the product is called "Melona" and is identified by its melon flavor, the creamsicle also comes in other fruit flavors, according to Wikipedia.

I stumbled into a Facebook page called I Love Melona Bars. I don't think that is their official FB page but more for those who love these Melona ice bars. This is worth a try! I forgot the price but I hope it isn't too expensive. Because if I will love it then it would be affordable.

Photo taken with our SG Tab.

Starbucks Recharge and Renew Gift Basket

2012-01-20T17:23:00.000+08:00

I like Starbucks and when it opened its first ever store in the city finally May last year, I was one happy coffee drinker. We do go to Starbucks once in awhile when budget allows us too as a treat to this mom. Moms deserve some treat once in awhile and a Starbucks treat is one thing I can appreciate.

Now, I saw this Starbucks Recharge and Renew mom's gift basket. The mug made me interested in this basket. I collect mugs from coffee shops including Starbucks. Well it actually started with Starbucks. This gift basket just really caught my attention when I saw it and would love having it.

For the passionate coffee drinker, we have created this signature gift box of classic Starbucks delights- all designed to enhance those thoughtful moments throughout the day.

This gift basket includes: 1 Starbucks Logo Mug, 1 oz Walker's Shortbread Fingers, 3 oz Walker's Shortbread Medallions, 2.5 oz Starbucks Caffe Verona Ground Coffee, and 2.5 oz Starbucks House Blend Ground Coffee. Just great for a Starbucks coffee fan.

Angry Birds Keychains

2012-01-20T00:25:00.000+08:00

These Angry Birds keychains are for sale at the play house in AMall. The little boy saw them and persistently requested to have one of this until we gave in and he got the red one. There are so many Angry Birds toys and stuff for kids.

As a mother, I really don't recommend this game to young kids because it is in my opinion graphically violent for kids their age but the influence is just too strong when most other kids around are so into it too. Good thing the little boy is somehow over it. I hope his friends too!

The Glider Chair

2012-01-19T17:26:00.000+08:00

When the little boy and I got home from school this afternoon, I thought that if there would be more hot afternoons in the following days, I'd like to go somewhere cool and breezy while sitting on this cool so-called glider chair I found recently. I remembered the chair that I tried before in the local furniture shop that feels comfortable and relaxing to sit on during a hot weather like this afternoon.

I could enjoy reading a book or just lulling myself to sleep while sitting on a log rocking chair or in this groovy stuff teak adirondack glider chair perhaps. I know my dad would love to have one of this as well while he does his own routine in my sister's house during those afternoons that he pays a visit there.

I wish my sister's place is just so near and only if there is no traffic going to her place, I would be willing to hang out in that big space in her backyard, put up a small, simple hut perhaps with a nice log furniture like this one from the real log furniture store I have found. It could just provide that comfy feeling that I am looking for on afternoons like today.

Cooking

2012-01-12T13:17:00.000+08:00

Yes that is what we have been venturing the past few days though not every day. I just do more on the preparation while hubby does more on cooking. Yes he is the cook in the house as we have agreed from the very start.

Now I am at least getting the feel on cooking. When I was younger, I was more into baking helping my mom bake cakes when we were in grade school. I would like to pursue cooking too though I am more inclined into baking. The idea of me getting into cooking or baking class has been in my mind since last year.

Yesterday I once again saw the link to Gourmet Bites at Facebook. I browsed it once again and it is one of the choices. Though I am still scouting for another choice. Probably this summer there will be more cooking/baking classes that will open so I have more choices of schools to choose from. Aside of course, we have to take in consideration the availability of funds by then depending on how the next two months will do for us financially.

I look forward to seriously do cooking and baking this 2012. Determination and perseverance aside from passion is something that has to come together and hope this plan will be fulfilled this year.

It’s Time For Some Winter Cleaning

2012-01-12T11:57:00.002+08:00

Our society has long used the term “spring cleaning” to refer to that major home cleaning project that many of us undertake each spring, just as the weather starts to warm up. We fling open our windows, get out our brooms, and being dismantling a winter’s worth of dust, trash, and various other forms of clutter. It’s spring – the time for rebirth and for emerging from our hibernations – and I certainly understand the desire to sweep and clean at that time of year. In fact I do so myself.

What I don’t understand is the conception that spring cleaning follows a stretch of wintry months during which we do no redecorating, removing, or tidying of any sort. In my case, this is far from the truth. Cooped up at home all winter – with dark skies before dinnertime and with no desire to leave the vicinity of my bed, kitchen table, or couch – I often get the urge to assess the mess around me and do some winter cleaning.

Last week, with my husband working late and my baby sleeping well, I decided to embark upon several winter cleaning projects. Here’s what I did:

Reorganized Storage Space

Our home has a small, dark basement that is perfectly suited for storing a moderate number of items. Perhaps it’s too perfect, in fact, considering that we’ve built upon quite the storage trove over the past couple years. I tackled the mess by sorting everything into one of three categories: trash, things to keep on hand, and things that we might want sometime down the road. Everything in that second category will get to stay in the newly-organized basement. The third category (mainly consisting of furniture and old appliances) is headed for self storage facilities. And the first category, of course, has already been put into the dumpster.

Cleaned Out the Freezer

When it comes to cleaning, a freezer and a refrigerator are often worlds apart. The fridge has items that are constantly being viewed. If anything starts to go moldy or rotten, or if a shelf is getting to full, I will immediately drop what I’m doing and tidy everything up. The freezer, on the other hand, has the deep recesses and cold climate to contain a package for many years without ever being seen. This means that I rarely clean the place out; instead, I simply shove new items into the front of the freezer and forget about those in back. This week, with freezer space recently at a premium, I decided to do a thorough cleaning. I was shocked at how much was in there that I had forgotten about -- and how much I needed to throw out.

Scrubbed The Bathroom

This activity is a good one to include in any cleaning project, considering the speed at which bathrooms go from being clean to being dirty. When I say that I scrubbed the bathroom I truly mean just that – I removed everything from the vanity, emptied the medicine cabinet and all the drawers, and then went to work with a rag and some bleach. It took less than 30 minutes and the result was both impressive and worthwhile. I’ll probably have about a week to enjoy it.

While none of these undertaking were especially large or daunting ones, I feel better about the cleanliness of my house after finishing the projects. The rest of the mess, however, will probably have to wait for now – probably until spring cleaning.

System Restoration on Vismin Network Problem of PLDT myDSL

2012-01-07T20:10:00.000+08:00

System restoration since this morning on VisMin network problem of PLDT myDSL. That is what I got from the CSR who I was able to get through after trying to call 172 for about 50 minutes. Yes you know that they indeed have a problem when you cannot get through a CSR in 30 minutes to an hour almost. That is based on my experience honestly.

I am at the least glad that they now acknowledged that there is indeed a problem unlike last time when we were having problems (worse since December 25) as well as other people encountering problem loading different pages (only Facebook, Flickr, Yahoo was getting through in my case while the rest goes to futile effort and endless waiting) that we get to know through various sites and social media networks.

Hubby already placed my internet connection on stand alone mode just as the tech CSR would suggest. Yet today I still have been having intermittent connection concerns. Request timed out would appear every now and then when I ping. Persistent problem loading pages and I cannot get any work done fast. I am losing time and most of all patience. Good thing there is no deadline that I rushing to get done.

Is there any better ISP to transfer to for us? Well we have yet to find out. For now, we cannot do anything but try to patiently wait it out till this problem gets fixed. Hopefully soon!

Travel More

2012-01-07T19:56:00.000+08:00

To travel more with my boys is something I wish to accomplish this 2012! I just pray that the weather and climate in the country will be kind to those who wish to travel and enjoy the trip to wherever we may plan to go. Plus another thing would be availability of extra funds for this. As the tourism department launched a new slogan to promote tourism, I get encouraged once again to explore and travel more than once a year.

Last year, my sister in UK and I once had a chat on a previous plan to travel there when the little boy is older. That sparked from an idea while I was browsing through this car rental uk matter that she was asking me about. Yes she mentioned we can probably rent a car so we can easily go around historic places there if and when we get to fly to UK one day.

Rainy Days

2011-12-26T15:22:00.000+08:00

Rainy days are here after Christmas day. An LPA or low pressure area lying over Mindanao has been causing these rain and bed weather days ahead. It is not that easy to work during the holidays while having a bed weather day. My eyes are drooping now and our bed or even our two-seater sofa are all calling out to me - SLEEP!

But I cannot just do that because I had a weekend break during the Christmas weekend. I have to work, earn moolah and make my mind work though I find myself taking quick naps in front of my lappy catching a few winks. The delicious chocolate cake didn't help. I still feel sleepy the more I look outside the window and see the rain slowly falling. Yawn! Wake me up during these rainy days.

Airport Play Set

2011-12-26T13:22:00.001+08:00

The little boy got an airport play set as our Christmas gift, actually our third since he got two other gifts this December from us as our gifts to him. He chose it himself when we went to Toy Kingdom at SM after our simple Christmas meal and get together with my family and their respective families at Bigby's yesterday afternoon.

We have been looking at some model planes actually as he saw me browsing through those the other day. I know he would wish his mom would shop for those model kits from planes to cars while thinking of those collectors of such stuff. I wish I could too this time but maybe next time around but for now, the little boy's airport play set will be enough for him as our Christmas day gift.

No Fireworks and Firecrackers

2011-12-26T11:46:00.000+08:00

Our city implements ban on fireworks and firecrackers. This has been implemented for many years now since 2002. Watching the news now, the people of the city have adjusted over the years and are grateful for this ban because it has spared a lot of people from so many injuries related to firecrackers and a few casualties.

The news now is reporting a young man somewhere in Bulacan I think who might lose one of his leg due to a firecracker-related accident. We have been spared from this kind of news here in our city for 10 years now. Though at first it was kind of difficult not to even see fireworks display during Christmas and especially during New Year but we have learned to adjust and appreciate that the ban is indeed for the people's safety and well being. No more firecracker scared kids and adults anymore hiding in their homes during these holidays. We have a more peaceful and quiet way of celebrating Christmas and New Year here in the city and we have been liking it that way.

Professional Cleaning Services

2011-12-21T16:38:00.004+08:00

If you think moms love cleaning the house on a regular basis, think twice. It can be a dreaded work at home that we sometimes think we have no choice and no escape from. Unless you learn to realize there are professional cleaning services like that of the Maid Service Ashburn VA which has been in services of many homes for the past twenty years in Virginia.

I know many of us moms and housewives just have too many things on our hands. For those moms who have health concerns, cleaning the house can just be too much to handle and accomplish on a regular basis. In as much as we want to personally clean the house and see to it that everything is as clean as it should be especially for OC moms like me, the body can just limit us to do the chore well. Do not worry because the professional cleaning services they offer can just be the kind of help that comes to your rescue that you may have long been looking for.

They have been providing many homes for two decades with professional cleaning services. You can get an instant quote so you will know how much it is going to cost you to get your place looking like new. I am more interested now with their cleaning services which includes: furniture and upholstery vacuumed, carpet edges vacuumed, and under accessible furniture vacuumed. I just do not have the energy to do these particular tasks as they easily make my back ache to be honest. I am better off leaving these particular tasks to professional cleaning services.

Red Ribbon

2011-12-07T00:45:00.001+08:00

This is a Red Ribbon branch in the city. The cakes and pastries on display all look so yummy and delicious. Red Ribbon has been one of my fave bakeshops in town during this time. It was a real sweet treat indeed when we get to buy from Red Ribbon.

Can you give a wild guess as to what year this photo was taken? Just for the fun of it! Let me know if anyone wants to make a guess, just leave a comment below.

Guitar Straps

2011-12-07T00:20:00.000+08:00

My cousin is trying out to be a part of a band. He is playing the guitar as he had been as far as I can remember. I do remember I met him and his brother one time at the mall last month looking for guitar straps that will allow him to distribute the weight of the guitar equally over his shoulder. I remember that guitar strap I found online that is great for heavy instruments and players with back / neck conditions.

These musical instruments can be heavy on our body especially the neck and back. The guitar straps that my dear cousin wanted was one that will make it a lot easier to carry the guitar and make him a lot comfortable in playing it. Hope we was able to find a nice one. Will ask him about it when we do meet again.

Christmas Fruit Baskets

2011-11-30T15:51:00.000+08:00

Christmas Fruit Baskets were already on display at the Robinson's supermarket last weekend. The supermarkets are well on the way of preparing what consumers need for this Christmas holiday season when it comes to shopping.

This could also be good for prizes or giveaways for your Christmas parties. I am sure guests or company employees will appreciate getting these fruit baskets. Better than nothing at all, right?

Graduation Gift

2011-11-30T13:25:00.000+08:00

Time flies and soon my eldest niece would be graduating from high school. I was reminded more about it when I found these high school graduation gifts and mind you compared to my time, these gifts are techie gifts for the graduates. Choose between digital camera, Apple iPod nano, iPod clock radios, digital picture frame, camcorder, or simply an SD card.

How I wish these were the kind of graduation gift that one gets during my time. I might have asked for a digital camera or better a DSLR from my parents when I graduated as the Salutatorian in our class. Not bragging about it but personally I may have stood a good chance to ask for that graduation gift in mind. What do you think? *Wink*

Unattended Box

2011-11-30T12:21:00.001+08:00

First time that I saw an unattended box in this mall. It gave a little scare at first. I noticed it as soon as the guard cautiously went to this stall where the box was left with no one standing near it watching it. If the man carrying this was only cautious for this could have caused a scare. I was standing literally near it waiting for hubby after he was done paying the bills upstairs while I went for a bank errand.

This guy beside the guard must have instantly owned the box as belonging to him. Otherwise the security might have called for a bomb squad to check on it. So if you have boxes with you like this and you leave it unattended, please keep in mind that you may cause unnecessary alarm on the people in the mall or anywhere else. And that is no joke!

Furnished Apartments

2011-11-25T13:16:00.000+08:00

I am once again thinking of looking for a permanent house for us to live in within the city that has a nice location and good water supply plus more important that we will be able to easily connect to internet service similar to the one we have now.

Getting one of those furnished apartments would be great if there is one we can hopefully have as our very own. I sometimes do wish we could find one like those from DabneyProperties that we can actually buy. Browsing through their fully furnished corporate apartments, condominiums, and townhomes as well as temporary housing solutions where you can have a stay lasting a month and longer, the thought of living in our own home finally would be a dream come true. Their furnished apartments are ideal place to stay whether you may be in vacation with the family and friends or in a month long business trip.

We love the place we are staying right now due to convenience of its location. However living in your own place also has its pros and benefits that I wish we can make the most of may it be a furnished apartment or town home as long as it is our very own.

Backup of Videos

2011-11-24T10:17:00.000+08:00

Speaking of videos, I wonder where we can find a good place to upload videos for online backup. If there is one that has this kind of service similar to what Flickr provides to some people where they can upload their photos for free. I don't have the budget yet to finance this need for now. I do appreciate though if I could find one that offers the service for free. Is there anything still free these days? Yes there is still a few things for free! And I wish there is one for backup of videos.

Christmas Music Videos

2011-11-24T09:07:00.000+08:00

It will be Christmas in a month and yes I would love to fill the house with Christmas music in the air. I found a link to Michael Buble's music video Santa Claus is Coming to Town yesterday.

I wish we can just download those videos when I saw this best video download that says you can easily download videos from YouTube inMP3, AAC, MPEG, FLV, and HD formats in lightning fast download speed. But of course you should keep in mind this is okay as long as the materials are not copyrighted that is. It can let you play those Christmas music videos for keeps.

Mister Donut

2011-11-14T20:10:00.016+08:00

I wonder if this Mister Donut coffee in prepared cups taste good. We just happen to discover this exactly a month ago yet until now we have not tried this. Maybe I'll try one out of curiosity on its taste. It may come in handy during travel or when you're on the road and may need some coffee fix.

Anyone of you out there have tried this? Was it good? *Wink*

Compensation

2011-11-14T19:54:00.000+08:00

You may have heard of medicines used to treat people that have been reported to have side effects. I have heard of a few which makes it a concern for those who may be taking medicine just like this case of a diabetes drug that may cause people taking them to be diagnosed later on with bladder cancer. There is an actos cancer law firm that can help your loved one fight for compensation to which your loved one will be entitled to.

There are many pharmaceutical cases that come out in the world which we may be unaware of. But if unfortunately someone you know maybe be needing legal help or find themselves in this unfortunate case then you know how you can at least help them fight for their right to be compensated.

Making His Own Biscuit Spread

2011-11-14T19:35:00.003+08:00

The little boy is making his own "biscuit spread" without demanding from me now. He is either really hungry or the serious adult like talk that I had with him explaining that he need not demand for it anymore when he can make it by himself. I am busy doing some work aside from doing the colored clothes laundry in between. I want to finish my work (I wish) before tomorrow so that I can be free for our own weekend.

While I was working, I saw him at the dining table seriously making his snacks without even calling out to me anymore or even asking for assistance. Yes he can be kulit at times but I don't want him to grow so dependent on us even on this very simple tasks.

The school emphasizes prepared environment which I try to tell hubby does not mean that we have to prepare the biscuit with spread ourselves. I am happy with my four year old boy now. See he is peacefully eating his snacks while watching Dora now. He never called out to me anymore because he knows am busy as I told him before. I even asked him to help me with the laundry (which is not actually what I meant) but I think it worked and made him realize, he'd rather prepare the food himself because I am honestly busy now.

Hot Tea

2011-11-14T18:10:00.002+08:00

I could drink some hot tea from Mandarin right now. It's raining and a little cold here. I could use some hot drink to keep myself warm right now. Aside from that cleansing effect that this tea gives when we drink it. If only they could deliver just this at home right now. LOL! Maybe I could just try to find maybe I still have a few tea bags left in my tea/coffee keeper. That would save me money and time waiting. Yes!