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Keeping the faith 2007-11-20 21:56:00 Just when you thought you weren't going to get any opps for the day, a ray of hope shines on you out of nowhere. That's right. I am keeping the faith and being positive about it. I honestly thought I was already done for the day but when I checked one of my paid posting accounts, there it was -- 5 shining opps staring me in the face! Yipee! Alright, time to get busy! :D ...

Vacation envy 2007-11-20 21:46:00 By now, my old classmates are probably planning out for their trip to Florida next year when they attend our college reunion. Since they will be coming in in batches, I think it is more economical for them to rent a vacation home Orlando than to book individually for a hotel room. This way, they can save up on accomodation expenses as this is definitely going to come out cheaper. ...

10 Things I'm Thankful For 2007-11-20 21:41:00 It’s Tuesday and it’s time to draw up my list. 1. Erin Chloe - Our miracle baby. Even with my suspected endometriosis, we were still able to conceive a beautiful little baby the natural way. She’s our gift from heaven. 2. J - My DH. He is my rock. Motherhood has not been an easy road for me but J has always been supportive and comforting during times when I needed him the most. He too is heaven-sent! 3. Good friends - You know who you are! I am grateful for all the wonderful friendships I have with these people.4. Loving families - includes my own and my in-laws. I feel blessed to be part of them.5. Having enough income to be able to afford the comforts in life - We can eat at least 3 meals a day and have a roof over our head. Not all people are that lucky.6. Being healthy - We don’t have any major illnesses that are life-threatening or are terminal so thank God for that. 7. Books - They are my escape. I was able to pick up from where I left off (before I gave birth to Erin).8 ...

Filling in 2007-11-20 18:36:00 We may be starting our own little company soon and we may seek the services of a executive recruiting firm to help us find some deserving employees to fill in the positions that we may be opening up if this new business venture of ours takes off.A.E. Feldman Associates, Inc. has had a good reputation in the recruiting field for the past forty years so we might just avail of their services. They can help fill in positions in different levels of management and they also provide human resources consulting, which we will really need because we do not have any knowledge as far as this field is concerned. I am glad we now have options like these to look into should the need arise. ...

Still feeling the pressure 2007-11-20 18:34:00 *sigh* All this paid posting can be stressing at times. Don’t get me wrong okay because I am not really complaining. I just hate it sometimes because I buckle under pressure and I get all frantic that I do not know which ones to attend to first. I end up doing nothing, just staring blankly in front of the PC monitor.I reckon the only solution is NOT to subject myself to so much stress. I guess I feel like opportunities would be wasted if I let them all pass me by. But it can’t be all about the money eh? Time for me to recheck on those priorities. ...

Only 3 months left! 2007-11-20 16:25:00 While accessing Erin’s friendster account, I just realized that we have only 3 months left before the little girl turns a year old. I cannot believe how time has flown so fast! This is another wake-up call for me to start planning for her first birthday party.We might just go for a birthday party at McDonald’s but with the tons of friends (not Erin’s) to invite, I don’t think we’ll be able to fit in one small room. Renting a hall is an option, much like the one we did for her baptism. But J does not want to clean up afterwards (Yes, the renters clean the place up unfortunately). Plus, we’d need to cook up another storm again. I would want to spare us from all that hassle too.We’re still stumped. I hope we can decide on something soon so we can book the venue after the holidays. We would want her first party to be very memorable for both our family and everyone else. ...

Luxury trips 2007-11-20 16:14:00 I wish I had the luxury of time to visit and the see the other places that Australia has to offer. I haven't been to anywhere much really. So far, my trips have only been to Sydney and Canberra of course. I wish I could get some cheap flights to Melbourne because J says it is one of his favorite cities and I would certainly want to pay my good friend L and her family a visit. Australia holidays are hard to come by now that Erin keeps us hands always full. ...

Where did all the time go? 2007-11-20 16:03:00 I just hate it when there are so many things to do and I only have little time. The pressure is driving me insane. In fact, I am so frantic, I do not know anymore which task to finish or tend to first. Yes, it's obvious that I only need to prioritize everything. I just don't have any idea where to start. Maybe I am just procrastinating. :P ...

Reaching out 2007-11-19 18:14:00 As I was mentioning earlier, my friend and I could go into business one of these days. Since setting up an online store is one our aims, we would probably need consumer lists to increase our chances of getting more customers to the site. Getting the word out through mailing lists and such would be a surefire way to reaching out to potential customers for your business.At Martin Worldwide, they can provide you with the list that you need. They boast of a rather large database of over 290 million consumers so you are sure to have success in your direct marketing efforts. They have been in the business of database acquisition for a decade now so you are guaranteed results. ...

Our aging population 2007-11-19 17:49:00 With the rise in the aging population in recent years, it is no wonder there has also been an increase in the number of nursing homes. I guess for most people in the western world, the senior members of their family are bound to end up in a care home. It is not an unusual practice anymore.Consequently, there has also been an increase in demand for healthcare workers in this type of setting. Had I fulfilled my family's dream of me working in the States, I too would have been working for a skilled nursing facility. Most of my colleagues are working in this setting as well.The downside though for this huge migration of health workers to the West is the brain drain in our country. Based on my observations, there are so many job openings these days for therapists in the Philippines. But with many of us migrating overseas, there are only a handful left to fill the said positions. I guess you cannot have everything. ...

Cooling off 2007-11-19 17:06:00 The heat down here has become quite unbearable at times. It looks like summer is slowly kicking in. We are more concerned of Erin because she gets really irritated and fussy when it gets too hot in the afternoons. Poor baby!To solution the problem, we drove down to the mall yesterday to purchase another cooler for the house. It's pretty compact and even has a remote control. We're test running it now and so far, it has managed to keep ourselves cool and comfortable. I reckon the bigger challenge would be to test it at the height of summer. It's a good thing it has a one year warranty so just in case, it breaks down on us, we can easily have it replaced. :) ...

Business plans 2007-11-19 16:21:00 My friend G and I are thinking of going into business together. It is greatly related to our profession and we are planning to set it up in the Philippines where this service is much needed. I have long been dreaming of this, even way back when I was still based in Manila. Now, it looks like it is finally coming true.Part of our business scheme is to also set up an online store to advertise our wares to the public. And it is a good thing that I stumbled upon the Ecommerce Software of Network Solutions. They can integrate a customizable Shopping Cart Software to your website. They can process all credit card transactions in real time so there won't be any delays in payment. In addition to credit cards, you can also choose to accept payments using Paypal and Google Checkout so you can give your customers more payment type options. Plus, they have several security packages on offer so you know all transactions are done in a secure and safe environment. They also provide 24/7 customer sup ...

Baby Tag 2007-11-19 16:18:00 1. Are there any babies in your family or circle of friends?Yes, apart from Erin, there’s Pablo (her first cousin) and Talia (my friend Lam’s little girl).2. Are you one of those people who use a high-pitched, sing-song voice when talking to babies and small children?Actually, I sometimes do. Maybe not so high-pitched, but the sing-song voice yes. 3. If you were standing in line next to a *very* pregnant stranger at the bank or grocery store, what would you say to her?I’d say nothing. Generally, I am not one to start conversations with strangers.4. Similarly, what do you say or do near babies in public?Still nothing. But I have this bad habit though of staring. Haha! If I do find the babies adorable, I’d just say something to J about the baby in Filipino so the parents don’t know that I am talking about them. 5. When walking through a department store, are you the sort of person who can go by the baby clothes without even a glance or do you have to stop to ooh and ahh?Thes ...

On Credit Cards 2007-11-17 17:53:00 We all know the benefits of having your own credit card. But if you are stuck with something that applies very high interest rates on your balance, you might want to do a Credit Card Balance Transfer to a different one which can offer you lower interest rates.You can explore all your possible options at CreditCardSearchEngine.com because they give you online credit card comparison at a click of a button. You can also choose from a number of leading credit card issuers in the U.S. Once you have found the credit card that you like, you can also submit your application for this on their site. It is a one-stop shop for credit card users. ...

Second try 2007-11-17 17:45:00 We were unsuccessful yesterday at trying to shop for christmas decors because we ran out of time. Also, I have still not decided on a color scheme. J insists that it should be colorful but I'm not so keen about that. I might end up with two tones though. Today, we're going back to the mall and I am going to do whatever it takes to bring home some decors. Wish me luck! ...