Equestrian apparel at TheEquestrianCorner.com

We already heard the announcement regarding the plant visit  of the graduating Computer Engineering Class where I belong.  We will have a educational tour to Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines.   Doubly excited I was because aside from the plant trip, we will tour the city and I am looking forward to a horse riding activity which I am very fond of.

When I was a small child, I can still recall that my parents would go to great lengths of renting out riding apparels so I will really look like a pro rider.   That’s my recollection of how  I was pampered being the  first born child and first born grandson of the family, which I enjoyed for five years until a new baby came.

I have emailed mom and dad about the tour and of course, sent them the fees that I need to settle to confirm my attendance.  I also asked my generous mom to give me extra money so I can buy fashionable equestrian apparel at TheEquestrianCorner.com because I would like to seize the moment to shine as I go horseback riding.

What a way to let them see my riding skills complete with an authentic equestrian apparel!  Show off!!!

Pandora beads

Since my mom already had a considerable collection of gold jewelries, set of diamonds to rave about, amethyst birthstones, pearls… whoah.. what more can she ask for?  She had it all to a  modest standard.   In fairness, my mom spends only for luxurious items if she has money to spare.   She is not mindlessly wasting money on things she don’t actually need.  Most are gifts from my dad on countless occasions and last Sunday, Mother’s day she received a set of diamond necklace and earrings to match.

I can’ really compete with my Dad when it comes to gift giving but I can be at par with him if creativity and practicality will the name of the game.   I’ve chosen to give my mom beautifully crafted pandora beads as Mother’s day presents.  My mom is known for clever accessorizing and my gifts are the best I can give her. I had it daintily wrapped in a box with pink ribbons and I lavishly blew kisses into the box before I sealed it  full of love.

I’ve learned this from her “ The great art of giving is that the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated”.

A fake pearl spotter

I am now in a big dilemma of what to give mom on Mother’s Day.  I must say that dad already “ruined” my plans of  buying  pearls as gift for my precious mom.  I saw her new post showing off her pearls and goodness, it is the same pearl watch I’ve been meaning to buy for her.  Since she already had the watch, I will opt for the necklace instead.

this is the perfect gift for my mom

When I did some research about pearls, I’ve read not to give or accept pearls as a gift because it will bring bad luck but I really not sold to the idea.  But on the other hand, it will not hurt me if I will follow the belief  that to break the curse, ask for a small money in exchange for the pearls to make it appear that it is a transaction deal.

I really wanted to buy the necklace for her but I have to consult somebody who knows how to spot real pearls.   I don’t know if this really works but when I accompanied a girl friend one time shopping for pearls, I remember seeing her  biting (or rubbing) it across her teeth and curiously I asked her why, she said that if it’s real it will feel rough or there is some kind of “grit” in the rubbing and the fake ones will feel smooth and silky.  She also rubbed two pearls together.  After passing the teeth and rubbing test, she finally purchased them.

I wanted Mom to be  as proud displaying her pearls, confident that she is wearing the real ones.  I will not disappoint her so, I will seek out my friend Jane next week so that I will have a trusted fake pearl spotter.

Mom’s jewels

Countless of times did I hear mom bragged to her friends that we, her children are her only treasures!   We are her shining jewels!  I have high praises for her for keeping us grounded and taught to good spirited and humble children of hers.   I love to talk about my mom and I have written mostly about her because she is an inspiration.. not because I was referred to as “mama’s boy”.

My mom is simple but with good fashion sense.   Her indulgences (aside from food- peace Mom!) are watches and gold jewelries.  Her treasure box yielded gold which she collected as investment.  She, along with our dad are overseas workers in Saudi Arabia for more than 2 decades.  The place boast of largest oil reserves and the world’s second largest oil exporter and gold reserves too.

Found the pic below are some of my mom’s gold collection.

I know that it will serve her well when emergency arise (heaven forbids). It will peg high value  when pawned…lol.

Playbook buy

Funny sight!  One of my cousin who marched onstage to receive his diploma seemed to be walking on air.  He has this unusual strides and even from afar where we were seated, there is something special on the way he walked to recieve his ribbons and diploma.

Right after the ceremony, we were treated to a sumptous dinner to celebrate his accomplishment and we his cousins can’t help but teased him on how he walked that night.  Well, to cut the long story short, he was overly excited with the thought that soon he will  receive what his mom promised – a dream high tech Blakberry playbook complete with accessories he has been browsing in a playbook buy site online.

He strived hard to graduate so as to show his mom that he deserves citations and a gift at that.   It is a known fact that my cousin Philip has been a problem child and after some counseling, he mend his ways and focused on his studies.

Yay!  We found out that it was Best in Attendance and Most Punctual ribbon he received- enough to make my aunt Lily so proud of him and so happy to fulfill what she promised.

Hot tub cover

Last week, the  family bonding time saw us trooped one Sunday afternoon to the new mansion of our Uncle Jess who invited us to a backyard barbecue party to celebrate his birthday.  His invitation includes a night of good food, drinks, liberal use of their backyard spa and swimming pool.   Oh, how we loved it!

True enough, as soon as the hot tub cover used to protect their hot tub was lifted before us, we can feel the inviting warm water that beckoned us to dip fast before others do.  My cousins and I stayed recounted our growing up years while relaxing in the tub and we were also able to weave dreams as we stayed long.

Loved the experience!

Rubber necklace

I was pretty much occupied last week end when a close friend asked me to help him prepare for his brother’s 21st birthday.   I helped conceptualized the video presentation and  the program too since that is my expertise.   Everybody had their share in the preparation and I’ve seen how much effort they’ve invested in the give- away.  It was well thought of’!  It is something unique and fashionable rubber necklace that would surely be a hit among the youth guests.   Well, whoever has come up with the idea really had flair for fashion.

The necklace of different styles are especially ordered for the celebrant’s special guests.  I, for sure will not dare miss the event!

I am special, you know!

two of my fave styles…

Best things in life are free!

It is heartwarming to note that in this modern world that people crazily hunger for things, possessions, money even  love for a price and yet there are still services and things that are given for free.

As a student dependent on allowances sent by my parents, I have to penny pinch and mastered the art of budgeting.  I had also had known my needs from my wants.  Thanks to my Mom who taught me how to save to buy something at a later time bysetting aside money every week.  That is why, finally last week when I was able to buy the latest cellphone I’ve been eyeing since December, I can ‘t help but be proud of myself.   I was sure glad that there are available  free iphone apps download that certainly had saved me from hurting my budget for the month and I was ecstatic on many apps downloads like the Anti virus which I installed right away to protect my mobile phone from viruses.   I  also wasted no time downloading free available online games which are exciting  and I had shared too with my youngest brother.   Well, need I brag about my gadget which is now complete with applications?

Indeed, I am a money smart person and resourceful at that!

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!

Replica sunglasses

Precious is one fashionable lady in our neighborhood who can get away with any get up and the girls can’t help but feel intimidated with her fashion sense.  She is a classy lady and nobody would ever suspect that some of her outfits were just bought from thrift and rummage shops.  But  because she knows how to carry it with style and grace, who would have thought that most of her accessories like those replica sunglasses she alternately wear  are only  imitation but can easily pass for original and branded ones?

D&G sunglasses

Precious look really stunning in her favorite replica sunglasses like D&G and DNKY.

DKNY

Precious is precious!  She is smart because she doesn’t need to buy expensive pairs when she can get away with cheap sunglasses but still looks she is wearing the real brand.   Well, that is what we call smart dresser!