Red envelope and Haagen Dazs promo

I had my laboratory tests done yesterday to check my cholesterol.  My worry of an elevated cholesterol stemmed from the fact with our overindulgence last holiday season.  Aside from those fat laden foods we feasted on every family get together and reunion with friends and classmates, we also stuffed ourselves with tempting and delicious ice creams from Haagen Dazs, obviously our favorite dessert.  The kids and oldies alike love it so much!   And even those on diet had a feast all throughout especially when redenvelope and haagen dazs promo was timely launched to our delight.  We did not miss the chance to join in the promo knowing Red Envelope offers unique and ideal gifts.    Obviously, I was among those who enjoyed the ice cream  and received gift certificates to redeem promotional gifts.

The lab results will be out in two days time.   Although, I was a bit worried but I had no misgivings because I enjoyed the sweet promo and the gift altogether.

Call of duty modern warfare 3 pc

I wanted to convince myself that I did not err in choosing a gift which I believed to be a unique and ideal gift for my youngest sibling. During our traditional Christmas gift giving, I surprised my brother with a call of duty modern warfare 3 pc and he can’t contained his excitement upon opening his gift box!  It gave me a sense of pride seeing him jumping with joy and he was  thanking and kissing me no end because obviously he liked it.  However, Mom is beginning to complain now because little brother is now giving her lot of excuses when asked to do some errands because he can’t seem to part ways with his new computer game.   Dad on the other hand remains cool and even joins my brother with this game craze in the house.  And enjoys it to the max!

Oh well, there it goes the saying….” if you can’t beat them.. then join them”…

I won’t be surprised if one day, Mom will likewise got hooked!

Happy 2012 Everyone!

Each new day is a blank page in the diary of  our lives and the secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story we possibly can.  Let us write it on our hearts that every day is the best day of the year.

Here wishing everyone the best of 2012!

Valentines day gifts

Oh dear… I can’t contain my excitement because this Christmas,  I received  lot of gifts much to my liking!    I can say that my family and friends put so much thought and effort in choosing what gifts to give this year.   Not that I am complaining but I was already tired of receiving the same “boring” gifts and I was glad that they veered  from the customary gifts they’ve been giving almost every year.  I know that they’ve learned to search the web for ideal gift ideas because what I received was out of the ordinary.  Our  mom taught us to be appreciative at all times so we developed and strengthened the following character:

• Happiness
• Kindness
• Manners

I hope I can return the favor by giving my friends special valentines day gifts and I am too excited to see how their eyes will lit when they see what I had planned to purchase from personalcreations.com noted for it’s wide array of unique, cute and lovable gifts.

sample of Valentine gifts I found online

I know it is still early to think about Valentines day but I already set my heart and my mind on irresistible gifts I’ve found online.

Universal life insurance

Today we are offering prayers for the repose of soul of my Uncle who passed away in the States due to diabetes complications.   It was a lingering illness that took a toll on his health and his frail body could no longer withstand the pain until last night when he succumbed to his early demise.

Understandably devastated is my Aunt Let who stayed at his bedside until his last breath.  There are a lot of things that she has been contemplating but we believe that during their trying times, she still rest with the thought that everything will be taken care of because it was wise of them to get universal life insurance endorsed by a good friend.

My Aunt is in good hands with Universal life insurance while my Uncle was safely “home” now….

True handicapped

I really admire a family friend because his handicap never becomes an obstacle.   I’ve seen how during their Family Sportsfest, he gamely joined various sports activities and he served as an inspiration to us who sometimes are not contented and complains a lot.

He played good game of darts and surprisingly he played bowling too!   He rolls the ball with his right hand while the left is on his wooden clutch for balance.  There were strikes and spares and few times  when balls hit the gutter.   What matters most is that he enjoys the game…

He received the Most Promising Athlete award given during the Awarding Ceremony.  Boy!  We were touched and inspired.

CozyWinters.com heated motorcycle clothing

Uncle Ted and his motorcycle gang are planning for a long distance bike ride.   They are looking forward to the experience of braving the cold winter days  on long trips.   They raved about not feeling get tired easily unlike during summer days when heat and exhaustion are the number one deterrent to their plans.

I was convinced to go with the group, confident that I can also brave the cold weather because Uncle Ted promised to buy me CozyWinters.com heated motorcycle clothing if I will go along.   I was super excited when I checked online how  the new gear and suit I will soon have.  Well Uncle Ted really got good taste and I can’t help but rave with his collection of fashionable, durable heated jacket and pants with matching gloves.

Excited me!

something sweet… something long and hard

At this time of the year…Kris Kringle.. I think is the most used word.   It is a secret gift giving tradition and has been an integral part of our Christmas celebration.  Let alone in our school, just last week when December ushered in, we had started to draw lots of names and whoever we had picked will be our “baby” and we became the ‘Mommies or Daddies’.   We are then to take care of the ‘baby” by giving him/her the gift of the week.   There will be a list of something to give every week which will be secretly dropped in the box, and that will last until the revelation day usually, on the day of the party itself. 

On the first week we had ‘something sweet” to give and I gave my ’baby’ a little box of chocolates.  But whoa… I received a box of sugar cubes.  Yes, I know it is really something sweet, no doubt about it but I wish the giver did not take it literally.   On our second week, it was ‘something long and hard’.  I was excited on what could be my gift for the week?  But hear this, what I received was a bunch of long barbecue sticks!  Sure it is long and hard… Well, what could it be this week .. ‘something weird and funny”. 

Oh well, who am i to complain?  There are people who really don’t put much thought in giving gifts.  Now, my excitement already died down with the thought during the revelation of what special gifts will I receive on that day.  Revelation day requires us to bring a bigger and a bit expensive gifts  and I thought of surfing the web of ideal gifts to buy online.

How I wish my daddyor mommy in school will do just the same.   Just wishful thinking.  Alright, I will still believe that  it is better to give than to receive!

Network Engineer Jobs

I’ve been studying relentlessly to be able to fulfill the dream of becoming a successful Computer Engineer.   An elusive diploma?   Well not anymore because in the next few months, I will reap the fruit of my hard labor.   I can take my sweet time after graduation, in fact, I am planning to take advance or masteral courses to further develop my skills because I don’t want to be just a mediocre engineer.   I wanted to prove that I have what it takes and can deliver what is expected of me.   The market is teeming with opportunities to those who seek Network Engineer Jobs and I wanted to penetrate the world of networking through jobs offered online.   I was trained and schooled in one of the best engineering school here in Manila and I am confident that I am already armed to go the real battlefield.   Job hunting will no longer be a nightmare because Tech Careers- an online job placement company helping computer professionals is readily available to help job seekers and hopefuls.

ipod touch 8g

I salute my sister who lost her Samsung Galaxy S to a robbery hold up last month because she did not demand our Mom and Dad to replace it at once.  Instead she stretched her patience in using her old, worn  out cellphone and she is apparently happy because nobody would dare took interest in snatching it.

The saying that “Patience is a virtue”  holds true because it is proven that  when you wait you will receive.  I knew it! Knowing the generosity of my mom’s heart, I am not surprised at all when last night, she secretly told me over the phone that she is going to send over a Christmas gift for my sister which is an ipod touch 8g for her to start with.  And I am sure she will be doubly excited!

We know that most overseas parents fill the gap of the distance by richly providing their children with the latest gadgets and fat allowances which sometimes to a fault.   Gladly, me and my siblings know how to treasure all their hard work overseas.