I came home today and noticed that the door towards the backyard was open, I went thru that door and found that the door to the garage was open too, which leads to the door to the kitchen and to the whole house! Fabulous! What a chain of uneventful events. Even though we are living in this very safe neighborhood as my housemates would say, certainly we are not bulletproof.It has been a long time since Sierra Lamar was reported missing, and I am one of the many who's wishing that she is some place safe. I have seen a lot of young girls, both single and married, who were gone and been reported missing in this TV show called Mysterious Disappearances, and not any one of them were found alive. Creepy. Seems to me that nowadays nobody is safe even at the confines of their own homes.I have seen advertisements on TV about home security systems and I am seriously thinking of getting one right now. I don't want to feel paranoid, especially at times when I am left here all by myself. It is just isn't normal.
There are six of us at home, but oftentimes I find myself being left alone. That is when I double check all the doors make sure they are secured and just be in my room, blinds closed, doors locked and triple locked. I don't believe in a "safe neighborhood" anymore, especially not these days. I don't know why my housemates are comfortable leaving the doors open and it is freaking me out. I don't have the voice at this house so I couldn't lecture them about securing the locks so I might as well just make a move and get the security alarm product from http://besthomesecurity.com. If we have it in the house, everybody will benefit from it, and that would really help me bring back my peace of mind. There is nothing wrong about precautionary measures, I am surely freaking out but if this means safety, I would spend on it.
20120331
We Will Win This!!!
The mega lotto is up to $640 million!!! I wish one of the 4 number combinations will make it!!! Its crazy!!!
20120329
Update: His First Day at Work
Honey was in training yesterday from 7 am to 2 pm, at 3 pm he went straight to his first job and was home by 8 pm. Yes, that was a very long day. I myself am complaining for the 9 hours spent at work, and though I really have a very okay unstressful job, I can't explain why I end up exhausted at the end of every workday, how much more with what Honey is doing right now? Unimaginable. At one point I also had to juggle with two jobs, but those werent swing shifts, though I ended up not having any day off at all. No good, therefore I quit the other job.
Honey provided me with an update about his day yesterday, particularly how surprised he was for the monthly health insurance contribution of $240! What?!!! Here comes the computation of course, $240 a month is like 9 times more than what he is paying right now at his old job, being $24 a month. Ridiculous isn't it? We pay our health insurance separately as it is cheaper that way, I pay about $80 for health, and $20 for the dental. Honey has got a good insurance rate at his first job actually, so now there is a reason for him to work enough hours at his first job so he could keep that affordable health insurance plan, aside from keeping the work history clean and consistent.
Honey said that he might be working 6 days a week now, and probably that would be a total 55 hours more or less, and he would keep a day to himself. I wonder what would happen to the surfing and the football, but I'm pretty sure he will manage to keep up! What about me???!!! Ohhhhh emmmn geeee!
Honey provided me with an update about his day yesterday, particularly how surprised he was for the monthly health insurance contribution of $240! What?!!! Here comes the computation of course, $240 a month is like 9 times more than what he is paying right now at his old job, being $24 a month. Ridiculous isn't it? We pay our health insurance separately as it is cheaper that way, I pay about $80 for health, and $20 for the dental. Honey has got a good insurance rate at his first job actually, so now there is a reason for him to work enough hours at his first job so he could keep that affordable health insurance plan, aside from keeping the work history clean and consistent.
Honey said that he might be working 6 days a week now, and probably that would be a total 55 hours more or less, and he would keep a day to himself. I wonder what would happen to the surfing and the football, but I'm pretty sure he will manage to keep up! What about me???!!! Ohhhhh emmmn geeee!
20120328
First Day at Work
... I meant his first day at his second job. He was up today at 5:30 am to avoid the early morning rush to be at work at 7:00 am sharp. I guess he did it on time. I was surprised to see him put his uniform on, I was like, oh so you have your uniform already?! I sounded stupid. Of course!
This husband of mine won't share bits and pieces of the story, and his excuse, is because I didn't ask. I don't know if you'd call that attitude cool for a man though. I was surprised last night to know that he would start at his other job today. That's tough to figure out. I guess I'll practice more on throwing questions at him, I might be getting more from this guy.
Now I feel a little bit lonely. Honey is doing two jobs because we have a serious goal to accomplish. Two job means he'd be worked out, and less quality time together. I told him not to stress out, but he said he's got it. He will work 15 hours at his caregiving job, and hopefully do 40 hours at his new job, of course the latter pays better and we owe a lot to the government for his student loan to complete his education and get a license for this one.
We are seriously weighing our priorities now and we identified our income against expenses. I hope we could stick to our monthly budget on the following;
$30 for movies and dvd rental
$100 restaurant dining
$100 fastfood
The shopping will be eliminated in the regular course and we will just do one time shopping every end of season to save more. I don't think we have enough space for things too. This will put my room project in a delay, but its okay, we have to build our joint savings, our mortgage savings, and our personal savings altogether and we just have to do a little bit of sacrifice on our spendings.
Hopefully this new job that Honey is in right now will bring us to greener pastures. Well, lets see, as he said this is his stepping stone to a better career and a high paying job.
This husband of mine won't share bits and pieces of the story, and his excuse, is because I didn't ask. I don't know if you'd call that attitude cool for a man though. I was surprised last night to know that he would start at his other job today. That's tough to figure out. I guess I'll practice more on throwing questions at him, I might be getting more from this guy.
Now I feel a little bit lonely. Honey is doing two jobs because we have a serious goal to accomplish. Two job means he'd be worked out, and less quality time together. I told him not to stress out, but he said he's got it. He will work 15 hours at his caregiving job, and hopefully do 40 hours at his new job, of course the latter pays better and we owe a lot to the government for his student loan to complete his education and get a license for this one.
We are seriously weighing our priorities now and we identified our income against expenses. I hope we could stick to our monthly budget on the following;
$30 for movies and dvd rental
$100 restaurant dining
$100 fastfood
The shopping will be eliminated in the regular course and we will just do one time shopping every end of season to save more. I don't think we have enough space for things too. This will put my room project in a delay, but its okay, we have to build our joint savings, our mortgage savings, and our personal savings altogether and we just have to do a little bit of sacrifice on our spendings.
Hopefully this new job that Honey is in right now will bring us to greener pastures. Well, lets see, as he said this is his stepping stone to a better career and a high paying job.
20120325
The Pepper Spray
I would take heed, and think twice, before any of you oldies come try hitting on me again. My husband bought me my self defense tool last week, and I am letting everybody know. Haha!
I wish I could really use this before it expires (not quite sure of its shelf life), because that could really be awesome! Before Honey gave me this, he explained that I could only use this after I give my first warning, if the first warning doesn't work, press the red button and spray! How exciting is that?
20120320
Pre-Natal Vitamins
The moment after I had my PAP test, I had to send the doctor's assistant to get Honey from the lobby so we could start with the pre-natal consultation. I was in contraceptive pills for a year and I figured planning the first pregnancy is vital. Honey and I are living a healthy lifestyle anyway but we just thought of properly taking the steps towards this baby thingy.
The doctor gave me 2 vitamins to start with. I read it somewhere to at least take these vitamins three months before conceiving. I started taking last week because I had a long way to go, oh my! Aside from the OB-Gyn visit, I have to complete my tooth work, one root canal session, one filling, and wisdom tooth extraction. America could really be tough on this one, I had to be on the waiting list to have somebody perform all of these procedures, its unimaginable. I easily get paranoid that I would have unbearable toothache or what not in the future because of the fact that I don't have good teeth, and I don't think I can handle that one so better prepare now and take a lot of food that are calcium enriched. My best friend for one, suffered unbearable toothache for her whole pregnancy, poor her, so I am on my toes here ready to be geared up! Hoping that all the preparation would work.
I got the PAP-test result today and I am negative of cervical cancer fortunately, but I am somewhat negative with the pox virus and thus I had to get that shot too before we move on to trying to conceive.
Doctor gave me a chart to track my cycle, and she said to try to conceive on the 14th day after the 1st day of my period. Well, good to know. This is hella exciting!
20120318
First Time PAP Test
On to the next level! As planned...
On Monday, I went to have my first ever PAP test, needless to say and of course wasn't surprising that I freaked out big time! I was supposed to have my husband in the room but decided at the last second that I got it on my own, thus, doctor doctor has to deal with me right there for a little longer.
Let me introduce you to the speculum... This was exactly the tool the doctor used to do it, you know, she said for first timers, this tool is highly recommended so I went for it!
So for all of you ladies who don't have any idea how it is like, I got to say that it was nothing to go crazy about, it was done in a snap, just like that. It didn't really hurt as I imagined, but it was just uncomfortable spreading your legs and exposing yourself in the most funny position ever! Maybe the use of the speculum really helped. My gynecologist is an Indian woman and she understood my concern having this test for the first time at the age of 28, duh??? It was not implied necessary in the Philippines, as well as in India. I was glad she was careful enough and she really handled me well. My schedule shows I will have to do a PAP test every three years, so well, until the next time!
On Monday, I went to have my first ever PAP test, needless to say and of course wasn't surprising that I freaked out big time! I was supposed to have my husband in the room but decided at the last second that I got it on my own, thus, doctor doctor has to deal with me right there for a little longer.
So for all of you ladies who don't have any idea how it is like, I got to say that it was nothing to go crazy about, it was done in a snap, just like that. It didn't really hurt as I imagined, but it was just uncomfortable spreading your legs and exposing yourself in the most funny position ever! Maybe the use of the speculum really helped. My gynecologist is an Indian woman and she understood my concern having this test for the first time at the age of 28, duh??? It was not implied necessary in the Philippines, as well as in India. I was glad she was careful enough and she really handled me well. My schedule shows I will have to do a PAP test every three years, so well, until the next time!
20120316
Thinking of Cherry Blossoms
Preparing for my next photoshoot project. My goal is to find a substantial cherry blossoms spot in San Jose. Spring is about to start and I have enough time to conceptualize about an outfit. I could only spend a lot of time for the sake of wonderful photos which only makes sense to me, because like I said to my complaining Honey, lets not wait until we are all wrinkled because we have all the years frozen in front of our awesome camera, right here, right now, so better do it while we could still look good!
I asked a co-worker for a spot and she mentioned Seattle, yeah right, perhaps Japan?!!! I am desperate. I need to have a photo with the cherry blossoms!
I asked a co-worker for a spot and she mentioned Seattle, yeah right, perhaps Japan?!!! I am desperate. I need to have a photo with the cherry blossoms!
20120314
The Barber Cut Experience After 48 Years!
Honey took advantage of our Philippines stay the last time and he didn't miss going to a barber shop.
At ONIK Barber Shop in Panabo City, Davao del Norte Php30.00 for a really quality barber's cut like no other!!!
I am currently maintaining Honey's mo-hawk, I know it couldn't get any better than a wife's cut! Haha! Good thing the clipper is helpful you know... I think he might owe me some extra fees for this one...
I am currently maintaining Honey's mo-hawk, I know it couldn't get any better than a wife's cut! Haha! Good thing the clipper is helpful you know... I think he might owe me some extra fees for this one...
Conceptualizing for Invitations
Three more years and we are having our second wedding! I know I make it sound like it is going to be next month already right? I have been to Michael’s last week, and there is this lovely aisle for brides and all the stuff wedding-related, and guess what, I was stuck in there for a while! It was love at first sight.
I may be too late to proclaim this sentiment but, isn’t it exciting to plan for your own wedding? I mean, I may have not given it a thought while I was growing up but now I can barely wait to have my personal touch on that wonderful event! Like I said, our second wedding will be held in a lovely paradise in the Philippines, but that doesn’t stop me from setting it up from here. I will be in touch with my friend who will be my events coordinator making sure that majority of the idea will come from me, and she will have to manage the legwork overseas. This time, I would take the extra effort to plan ahead and really get involved because I want to feel the moment on that day and make it memorable especially so because important people in our life who missed our first wedding will share it with us at last.
I saw a kit for invitations in the bridal aisle and it made me so excited that I thought maybe now while I have all the time in the world, I should start making samples. I have no idea yet as to what particular color I would pick but I have a thing for red, purple, and yellow.
One more thing, aside from the wedding invitations, I am also thinking about a night of fun with my girlfriends!So therefore I proclaim that there will be bridal shower invitations that will go out and I will send them ahead of time, so naughty friends could brainstorm and better prepare!
I may be too late to proclaim this sentiment but, isn’t it exciting to plan for your own wedding? I mean, I may have not given it a thought while I was growing up but now I can barely wait to have my personal touch on that wonderful event! Like I said, our second wedding will be held in a lovely paradise in the Philippines, but that doesn’t stop me from setting it up from here. I will be in touch with my friend who will be my events coordinator making sure that majority of the idea will come from me, and she will have to manage the legwork overseas. This time, I would take the extra effort to plan ahead and really get involved because I want to feel the moment on that day and make it memorable especially so because important people in our life who missed our first wedding will share it with us at last.
I saw a kit for invitations in the bridal aisle and it made me so excited that I thought maybe now while I have all the time in the world, I should start making samples. I have no idea yet as to what particular color I would pick but I have a thing for red, purple, and yellow.
One more thing, aside from the wedding invitations, I am also thinking about a night of fun with my girlfriends!So therefore I proclaim that there will be bridal shower invitations that will go out and I will send them ahead of time, so naughty friends could brainstorm and better prepare!
20120308
Room Project 1 - Done!
On Tuesday, I managed to do the first step to remaking our room - my way. I went to Walgreens to have our photo enlarged to 24 x 30 for $20. Somehow the choice of not having it reproduced in the Philippines was a smart choice! Otherwise that would be almost $100 for a 24 x 30 photo print, as compared to the almost same substance, only that it is termed as "poster" by Walgreens. I also went to Michael's to buy a black wooden acrylic frame to complete the work.
The raw project which was completed by our housemate Bahram, I couldn't have completed this all by myself, the frame was dang heavy!
I have been itching to put down that corny wall painting for a year now, and at long last! Forgive the mess, but I promise I'll give a neat one after job completion...
Walgreens printed 2 photos for me because the first one they said had a slight glitch, so I took home an extra photo which ended unfortunately in the trash this morning.
The finished project! I had positioned our photo at the center above our bed as opposed to having it at the center of the wall.
Right now I am about to take a shower and get ready to shop for white fabrics for the curtains and sheets. It is by the way 5 o'clock in the afternoon! I am just so happy to have done something productive on my day off!
Right now I am about to take a shower and get ready to shop for white fabrics for the curtains and sheets. It is by the way 5 o'clock in the afternoon! I am just so happy to have done something productive on my day off!
20120306
Honey's Fingerprinting
Good morning world!
Today is my day off and I am currently waiting for Honey so I can do my stuff for the day. He was early this morning to comply to his fingerprinting appointment at the airport for his new job. Did I tell you that Honey is a licensed aircraft mechanic? He finished this 14-month course about 2 to 3 years ago, got his license, and after which the economy went down and there was no hiring, non whatsoever in the aircraft maintenance industry. Recently, they (together with my brother in law) got lucky.
This is the first step of the saving up portion of our goals for this year and the years to come. Honey his keeping is other job at the care home for a little extra, that works for him because this care home facility is just 3 minutes away from where we live. It got me into thinking, that maybe I should go find another part time job again. I was able to do it before, and I'm sure I would be able to do it now. I wonder how to find a non-retail part time job! I have been into Indeed in the hope of finding one, but yeah, jobs nowadays, especially the good ones, don't come easy at your fingertips, like you have to wait forever for a feedback.
Today, I am going to send stuff to Roseville, open an account at the Credit Union, buy a picture frame, and hopefully buy the white curtains for the room. I have to be productive today, I'd rather waste money on these than waste my time on facebook! Seriously now...
Today is my day off and I am currently waiting for Honey so I can do my stuff for the day. He was early this morning to comply to his fingerprinting appointment at the airport for his new job. Did I tell you that Honey is a licensed aircraft mechanic? He finished this 14-month course about 2 to 3 years ago, got his license, and after which the economy went down and there was no hiring, non whatsoever in the aircraft maintenance industry. Recently, they (together with my brother in law) got lucky.
This is the first step of the saving up portion of our goals for this year and the years to come. Honey his keeping is other job at the care home for a little extra, that works for him because this care home facility is just 3 minutes away from where we live. It got me into thinking, that maybe I should go find another part time job again. I was able to do it before, and I'm sure I would be able to do it now. I wonder how to find a non-retail part time job! I have been into Indeed in the hope of finding one, but yeah, jobs nowadays, especially the good ones, don't come easy at your fingertips, like you have to wait forever for a feedback.
Today, I am going to send stuff to Roseville, open an account at the Credit Union, buy a picture frame, and hopefully buy the white curtains for the room. I have to be productive today, I'd rather waste money on these than waste my time on facebook! Seriously now...
20120305
Second Wedding Venue
It is going to be a beach wedding and its gonna be here! We are so glad we were taken to this place by our good friend Atty. Sweet, somehow we just kind of mutually made up our minds that we are gonna do it at this beautiful paradise. We will definitely set money aside for this event, and will start on the concept little by little so that I could add my personal touch on my own wedding --- though I have to pass on the rest of the work to Mye Mye my friend eventually, her expertise would really save us.
Just thinking about it now is so exciting! Another wedding shared with the most important people in our life will definitely make the moment beyond memorable. We are going to make our second wedding terrific! I swear!
Plans... At least we have something to look forward to...
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