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Hello 2012!!!

2012-01-02T18:52:00.001-08:00

Hello and Welcome 2012!

It is officially 2012, January 2^ndto be exact. We would recall wonderful things that happened in our lives as well as not so great things that happened throughout the year -- whether it's personal or professional hope it was a fruitful year for all of us. Now on to the new one, we all start by wishing it to be more fun and more productive. Let's all explore this with brand new enthusiasm, shall we?

Get Rid of Slow Old Dial Up.

2010-04-18T20:31:00.001-07:00

So you are out in the woods? Hating the busy life in the city? I am with you. I think the best thing about living in the country is the safety. But the downside of it? Slow internet connection, I know I have had some of my friends complain about the same issues about dial up. Its one thing I dont have patience to, with my school work I need to do online I would be struggling to get to necessary websites and I would be in trouble.

I am an internet junkie, like I would be completely lost without internet a day. So, I found a solution for my friends, this broadband satellite acts like a wi-fi connection despite the fact that its satellite. It is amazingly fast. Now, you do not need to fall asleep while waiting for your favorite website to come up with your old, slow dial-up so its time to get rid of it.

Back when the internet has just became public, back where I used to live, even though it wasn't really in the countryside I was having a hard time with my connection but now if there's something like this broadband satellite then internet would be more accessible. So why not get one of these for faster connection.

Baked Rigatoni with Spinach, Ricotta, and Fontina

2010-03-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe it's almost April now, can you? It feels as if the time flies a lot faster as the years go by, why is that?

Only good thing about it is that it's now spring again! I don't mind the snow but it's not my favorite. So what about where you are? Still freezing? or too hot? I prefer to be in between obviously.

Today I braved myself fooling around in the kitchen making some Filipino dish again, the result wasn't bad. But tomorrow night I am planning on making some pasta out of the ordinary pasta I normally do. And found this one recipe.

Baked Rigatoni with Spinach, Ricotta, and Fontina

Please click on the photo to access the website.

Ingredients

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1 pound(s) rigatoni
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen spinach, thawed
2 cup(s) (about 1 pound) ricotta
5 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon(s) grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
6 ounce(s) fontina, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)

Heat the oven to 450°F. Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until almost done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Put the pasta in the prepared baking dish and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Meanwhile, squeeze as much of the water as possible from the spinach. Put the spinach in a food processor and puree with the ricotta, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in half the fontina.
Stir the spinach mixture into the pasta. Top with the remaining fontina and Parmesan. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the top. Bake the pasta until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Variation: You can substitute another chunky pasta, such as penne rigate, penne, ziti or fusilli. Boil all of these one or two minutes less.
Wine Recommendation: A delicately flavored white such as Orvieto will complement the mild ricotta nicely. And, because Orvieto is not oaky, the wine has no bitter tannin to clash with the slightly bitter spinach and nutmeg.

Sounds very delicious!

Texas Rodeo and Livestock Show!

2010-03-10T08:04:00.000-08:00

So we love country. Did you know that I noticed that 80 per cent of the radio stations in Ventral New York is country. It is not a valid research study, it only adheres to my own observation when I am playing around with the tuning of my FM radio. Because of that, I get sick of keep turning it over and over to some kind of music that I have in the mood for. Hard rock, R n' B, classic, you name it, but country. I used to listen a lot with country music back in the Philippines, it seemed like the people's favorite down there.

Since I love the country now, and perhaps everything country and the.. Texas Cowboys seem intriguing and acquiring RodeoHouston tickets to see the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show will be a fun thing to do to walk around check out anything about the Rodeo. Would love to see the Livestock Show as well, I love fairs, the food the people and the music is the best part! Dancing to the music once you got a few beer is way so much fun.

If you like country and everything country or know someone that likes Livestock Shows, then this is your thing. It should be fun. Paying this much with way so much fun is always worth the price, with the weather getting better and Texas weather is always beautiful.

Chasing the Gain

2010-03-10T07:53:00.000-08:00

I am on the hunt! I am on the hunt again for stocks to buy, for some diversity in my portfolio. I have a few that I am very pleased with the result so far. But just like the weather, the stock market is just as finicky and you just never know the next day, it could completely turn around 180 degrees.

I have a couple that I am eying at but I still would need more time to watch it. Any ideas? I am realizing the importance of getting paid dividends now. As opposed to my original belief that it doesn't give justice to my concept that it gives me overall gains. Now that I am taking all these profits in in my portfolio, then by all means I'm going after stocks that pay dividends.

Despite numerous attempt to keep my Apple stocks I just thought in the end that the gains is considerably much lower if I use the capital on other stocks that are priced just 10 percent of this one. See for yourself here how the progress of Apple has moved way up on the list. Click here.

Mr. Direct Stainless Sinks

2010-03-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

It's a beautiful day. It almost tells me that I can do things outdoors, of course this weather is very unpredictable, it could drop drastically in a matter of minutes, even seconds.

It also means that if we have pending work in the house then we could work on that. I was looking at this stainless steel kitchen sinks that I have always wanted. Not that the kitchen is my favorite part of the house but I know these things last and this could actually make me want to cook more.

Mr. Direct Sink

I always wanted a double sink which is easier to work on when cooking and when there's two people trying to squeeze in doing things to get the dinner done. Wouldn't it be great? SO if you need some sink changing or simply want some long lasting ones, then there you go.

Also, take advantage of the same-day shipping available if feel the need to get them right away.

Is Your Union Getting A Little Shaky?

2010-03-10T07:21:00.000-08:00

How important it is for us to pay attention to our relationship with our partner? Whether we are dating, engaged, living together or married -- it is extremely important that we take care of that gift of love. But on the other hand, if things are starting to go downhill along the line then there's a point where we might say, "Is it worth the sacrifices?" There are a few factors to consider in drawing the line in this particular matter, such as children, finances, properties and personal interests.

Here are some signs the union is in jeopardy, but keep in mind that this doesn't mean that it's the end of it, it simply tells us that we need to improve upon the relationship save it before it gets on the edge. Please follow the link here.

1. Are you exaggerating the negatives? For the next two months mark the good and bad days on your calendar to get a reality check.

2. Have you already left the marriage by emotionally withdrawing? Or by giving up all attempts to make the relationship better? If so, can you find a way to reengage?

3. Do you get so angry that you hit each other or throw things at least once a month? If the answer is yes, are you hanging on to a terrible relationship because you're afraid of being alone? Or because you're convinced it's the best you can do?

4. If you're frustrated because your husband won't change (you'd like him to be more forceful or manly, for example), is it really necessary that he does? Is there anything in your family history that may be driving your need to transform him? (For example, perhaps your father never stood up for you when you needed him to do so.)

5. Have you been teaching your husband the wrong lessons by not challenging his hurtful behavior? (You don't say anything when he criticizes you in public. He never washes the dishes, so you just do them, resentfully.)

6. Do you have fun together? Even when things are tough, do you make jokes about it? (A good sign.) If not, can you make time in your marriage for more play?

7. Are there conflicts that you've avoided in the relationship? What do you fear would happen if you confronted them?

8. Do you simply need more time alone? A weekend on your own every so often to make the heart grow fonder?

9. Has something occurred — a death, a big birthday, a job loss — that's throwing off your relationship and needs to be addressed?

10. Have you done everything you possibly can to make this marriage work? Are you certain he has heard your complaints? Have you tried a marriage-education class or couples therapy? If he won't go to counseling, have you gone yourself to see how you might save the relationship?

The Danger of Prodding our Ears

2010-02-17T20:06:00.000-08:00

It's been quite sometime since I last updated my blog, whew! I have been so busy with school and work among other things. It is starting to slow down now, so here I am!

Whats going on? Whats new? Nothing much with me except that I can squeeze the time in to update my poor blog as much as I would like to.

I found this interesting, realistic article here. I could absolutely relate to this, red:

Twirling cotton-tipped swabs in the ears. It's nearly irresistible. The use of swabs to "clean" the ears or to remove water is nearly universal (although I have no hard statistics on this). Perhaps it's the way cotton swabs are shaped and "the itch" they seem to "scratch" when we insert one into the external ear canal. But read the label. Their manufacturers recommend that they only be used (wink, wink) on the outside of the ear. The fact is, the ear is a self-cleaning organ. Most healthy people require no routine maintenance. Inserting (or, the less favored approach, jamming) a cotton tipped swab into the ear can damage the eardrum or push wax (cerumen) farther into the canal, making it harder to remove. This may cause a feeling of pressure and decreased hearing. More? Click here.

I have finally stop this urge to play with my ear after I have it bled too many times and felt as though I was having a poor hearing on my right ear where I kept using just anything to poke and prod my ear wax.

Concerts at the Houston Rodeo.

2010-01-31T15:25:00.000-08:00

I have only been to New York State Fair where there's live shows of a lot of New York State products and many other things to have and do something under the heat of the sun. Now, I heard that this Houston Rodeo show is so much more fun. It's all about cowboys stuff and Rodeo. It is also all about tractors because people live in the farm, lots and lots of farms with cattle and horses, a complete country life.

I watched a video about Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, it was pretty cool how a horse was running around with a rider on it and carrying the American Flag while the national anthem was being played. All about country and horses. In the NY State Fair I watched the horse show and being clueless about horses I learned about many kinds of horses and their behaviors. The rider's compassion for what they are doing and their love for their horses.

I found these tickets to concerts at the Houston Rodeo and how fun it would be to go to a livestock and Rodeo show with concerts to see as well. I bet it is very warm down there while we are freezing in Central New York. Let's go and see the cattle and cowgirls in their boots and hats. The price is very reasonable and very worth it. If you wanna see all about country, go and see this concert!

Move Your Money Campaign

2010-01-31T15:14:00.000-08:00

I have been seeing a lot of articles and even on the news about some issues about the security of our money in the giant banks. It is questionable because of all the major bank bailouts. It is true that the small banks are safer because they are not hanging far up in the air with all the erroneous or careless investment because it has gotten unstoppable for them to make enormous investments.

Now, would it be reasonable that credit unions are a lot safer than banks in general as opposed to having the money laying around in big banks and eventually lose them before your very eyes. I will have to conduct a thorough study before I could say for sure the advantages or disadvantages of different financial institutions.

The Move Your Money campaign believes you should consider community banks and credit unions because:
They're locally owned and operated (member-owned, in the case of credit unions), investing money in your community.
Their deposits are insured, just like at big banks.
Virtually all offer online banking, and many have big networks of fee-free ATMs.

I do know though that, according to what I have seen so far that smaller community banks are safer as opposed to big international banks.To get more educated how to protect our finances in the bank please visit here.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

2010-01-31T15:11:00.001-08:00

When do you think is the right time to buy home? Right now. Did you know that if we buy home right now and before April 30, we will get tax credits on top of other credits we normally get. First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is credit given to purchasers of home, who have not owned or purchased home in the last 3 years. However, this credit is also extended to buyers: "Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years". This is a great way to start saving up those dollars that we didn't think we could. It is only a matter of timing.

The federal income tax credit for homebuyers has been extended and expanded to now include homeowners who wish to "move on" after 5 years of living in their current property, as well as first-time homebuyers.

First-time homebuyers, or those who have not owned in the last three years, can receive up to an $8,000 tax credit
Homeowners who have lived in a current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years can receive up to a $6,500 tax credit
There may be no future extensions, so all qualified homebuyers are urged to act and have a written, binding contract by April 30, 2010 (close by June 30, 2010)
Income limits are now $125,000 for singles, $225,000 for married couples with a $20,000 phase-out of the credit for both.

Among other things that I learned about timing this tax credit to receive more credit, the more I get wiser about money. So if I had all the other circumstances coming through towards purchasing my first home, I would definitely do it now. Real Estate business is much more flexible this time, on top of all the slashed price off of the original tag, it comes up with so much savings.

A few things have to be noted here; The home must be purchased before April 30th of this year and the closing date would be the 30th of June. I also want to emphasize another good thing is that for every home that is bought, it creates 1 job for the next 12 months. It is a part of the stimulus package promised by the government.

Rich?

2010-01-30T19:27:00.000-08:00

It is 17F below right now in CNY. (Please check the weather on my one week weather forecast on the sidebar) The weather is so crazy here to say the least.

How is the economy right now? I have made a few wrong decisions with my investment strategies lately but I would take that as a learning process and make some corrections the next time I have to take care of some major issues. I always think that I can beat the odds but I can't. This time I

will try to be wiser and more stable.

I was reading about how we shouldn't act rich instead start getting rich. I would do my review in a little bit, but if you wanna read ahead please read here.

Are You Climbing Your Own Mountain?

2010-01-15T08:15:00.000-08:00

How do we help ourselves grow emotionally? A personal growth can't only be coming from the external factors but in the majority it comes from our own strategies on how we are going to keep up with all the changes around us. Perhaps Anne a lay Apostle book is a great book for us to read? In fact the other day I was browsing for some books that I could read in order for me to fuel more my energy to be able accomplish my dreams and aspirations. We can only do so much to achieve our goals and see how we do at the end of our time frame.

All I could say is that whatever we do, keep looking at the glass half full instead of half empty.

A Well-Being Resolution

2010-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

My long overdue makeover for the new year, well for the semester hasn't started yet. There are some factors that are obstructing all those plans. Priorities on hand, such as my book would cost around $800-$1,000 just for this semester alone, good thing I only need a couple of notebooks to put in my 3-ring binder to carry everyday other than that, any spare money could go to (long wishlist);

a.) haircut
b.) 2 pairs of everyday shoes
c.) 3 pairs of new jeans
d.) a few more trendy tops
e.) some jewelries and accessories
f.) a few sweaters
g.) pretty much the whole wardrobe makeover :)

These appear to be financially overwhelming to me at this moment. So I would resort some new development and changes that are practically next to low cost or nothing at all. For now this will do, what about you? Any new year disappointments, expectations and or satisfactions?

Seven Ways to Change Your Life

1. Banish stress

If there was one way to rocket your life into a multitude of new directions, this would be it. Stress causes your body to produce hormones, such as cortisol, which can lower your immune system and also facilitate weight gain. There’s also the fact that stress can be downright depressing. Fortunately, giving stress the boot is as simple as exercising.

“It’s one of the best ways to destress,” says Exercise TV fitness personality Zen Gray. “But you can’t stress about exercise!”

Gray suggests forgetting about planning the perfect diet-and-exercise regimen. “Instead, look at the next workout as a way to move more, build some strength, stretch and breathe deeply,” Gray says. “It doesn't have to be the best workout of your life. Your goal is to just get started.”

Here’s how: You’ve heard it before, but move! Take the stairs instead of the elevator, and walk or bike to work when the weather is pleasant. Even 30 minutes of walking each day sets you on the road to a physically fit body. What’s more, a 2008 study at Temple University, in Philadelphia, showed that walking briskly five times per week significantly reduced stress and anxiety.

Crummy weather? Trek indoors by following one of Leslie Sansone’s one-, two- or three-mile walking videos on Exercise TV.

2. Lose weight

If you’ve been toting an extra 10 pounds for longer than you’d like, shedding them can literally turn your life around. You will feel so much better inside and out, and there’s nothing like a jolt of confidence to jump-start a new year. “Weight loss isn’t about starving yourself,” warns Gray. “Your body must have food at regular intervals to keep blood sugar levels even and not slow down your metabolism because it's in starvation mode.”

In other words, committing to a weight-loss program means treating your body better. You have to nourish your body with wholesome food and adequate rest (which is usually eight solid hours).

Here’s how: First, clean up your diet. Cut out simple sugars and saturated fats. Eat lean proteins, fruit, vegetables and whole grains. An easy rule to remember: Simply don't eat anything with a bar code. If it’s unwrapped, chances are it’s fresh and will do your body good.

Next, of course, is exercise. You need to burn more calories than you’re consuming, so you can lose weight. Remember, your body naturally burns calories at rest, so don’t figure you need to torch 2,000 calories in one workout. In fact, if you lose two pounds in one month, that’s 7,000 extra calories burned, which is about 225 calories per day. Try the Target Tone: Body Workout by Lia Montelongo to fire up your metabolic engine.

3. Build strength

“Strength training is by far the best way to change your body composition,” Gray says. And research can prove it. Not only will pumping a little iron boost bone density and help prevent osteoporosis, it can help you lose weight and gain more energy. “Studies show that strength training keeps your metabolism elevated,” Gray says. How? Muscle is metabolic, so the more you have, the more calories you’ll burn at rest.

Here’s how: You don’t need a gym membership or even weights to pump up. Use your body weight as resistance for moves like lunges, squats and push-ups. Aim to strength train two to three times a week. Try Plank Lunge with Push-up by Amy Dixon for a new at-home idea.

4. Get some sleep already

Sleep deprivation can cause your body to release stress hormones, which (do you sense a pattern?) can tamper with your immunity, cause weight gain, and let’s face it, make you cranky. If you’re rested, your body and mind will perform better throughout the day. Gray suggests the following tips to ensure relaxing Zs:

Do not consume any stimulants after noon, including caffeinated beverages (whether from coffee, soft drinks or tea). “You need to allow your body time to clear it from your system,” Gray says.
Create a nightly ritual to teach your body to wind down. “Lower the lights, take a bath, read, listen to relaxing music and/or drink hot herbal tea,” Gray says.
Don’t exercise within two hours of your bedtime, as you will raise your metabolism and actually boost your energy. That’s great, but as with everything, there’s a time and a place.

5. Get into yoga

You don’t have to become a hippie to enjoy the benefits of this life-changing practice. Yoga has unwound the backs of businessmen and quieted the minds of physicists. One groundbreaking German study in 2005 showed that women who practiced yoga twice a week for three months exhibited fewer signs of stress, depression and anxiety than those who didn’t, and their overall well-being, as measured by the researchers, improved by 65 percent.
Another study published in a 2006 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that yoga was more effective than conventional exercise for reducing low-back pain. Researchers at the University of Texas are currently looking to see if yoga can help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Here’s how: Most local studios offer free classes to first-time students, but if you don’t want to leave your house, try Yoga Burn with celebrity yogi Mandy Ingber.

6. Get happy

It sounds simple enough, but boosting your energy and changing your outlook can change your life. You’ll be more positive about your tasks and have more oomph to tackle them.

Here’s how: Exercise! “It forces you to breathe more, and deep breathing is one of the best ways to increase your energy levels,” Gray says. “Your body needs oxygen more than anything else. Exercise also increases your circulation, and helps you get rid of waste and deliver nutrients to your cells.”

Of course, exercise has also been shown to increase feel-good chemicals in the body like endorphins, so if you’re feeling down, 20 minutes of brisk movement can deliver a lift.

7. Put you first

Sticking to a fitness plan, or any of the above goals, is about committing to yourself. If giving yourself time isn’t easy, find little holes in your day that you can devote to you. “When it comes to working out, I roll out of bed and into my fitness gear,” Gray says. “I begin my workout before I have the chance to talk myself out of it.”

Another trick? Write yourself into your schedule. “I refuse to check my e-mail until I've taken care of myself. Everyone else's agenda can wait,” Gray says. “I'm much more able to help others if I've taken care of myself first.”

So consider doing yourself a favor—one that will help change everyone else’s world.

Check out www.exercisetv.tv for more free workouts and advice from celebrity trainers.

Cold January Update

2010-01-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

This week is the last week of my winter break then off to another semester. So many changes and improvement to make, new strategies to develop in order to achieve my goals. I always strive to be better than how i did the last time. I could only tell if I succeeded after each semester. So we'll see how I would do. I will have to keep in my mind that it is my chance to be better because I am not sure if I can still take 15 or more credits next semester, it all depends with the circumstances.

Lately, I have been tuned in to HGTV -- all day long. It has a positive effect on how to keep our condo neat and in place. Avoiding as much as I can to tolerate all the clutters that used to be all over the place. Although, it still would require much work in getting rid of things that we don't really use or need and that will definitely make the place look better. Also, we need to do some upgrades in our unit. But because we are due to move out to a new place in a year we may have to hold on to it for right now.

Ghost Chairs

2010-01-07T16:07:00.001-08:00

What is all about these ghost chairs? Well, its not really ghost chairs, I guess its just because they are nice but for much less price. I really wouldn't mind to get one of those bedroom oversized chairs for our bedroom when you just want to read and relax in the bedroom and not go to sleep yet. I like this set below, although it's not likely that we are getting a new set because we just got one a couple of years ago.

Ohhhh, Soup!

2010-01-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

Tomato soup is being cooked. It has always been cold and soup is always in to warm us up. Now that my 3 days off is almost finished I don't feel like going back to work anymore, being home all the time is VERY nice.

This is my mini vacation now, I suppose?

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon jasmine rice, rinsed
4 cups water
One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
Pinch each of salt and sugar
1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cover the rice with the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and porridgelike, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the piece of ginger into slivers: Thinly slice the ginger crosswise; stack the slices, removing the bottom rounded slice, so the stack is stable and easy to work with; cut the slices lengthwise into thin slivers.
Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, salt and sugar to the rice, bring to a simmer and continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in half of the ginger and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Ladle the soup into shallow bowls, garnish with the shredded chicken, sliced scallions, chopped cilantro and the remaining slivered ginger and serve.

Make Ahead

The recipe can be made through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight. When reheating, add extra stock to adjust the consistency.

Notes

One Serving

Kinetic Watches For Her and Him

2010-01-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

Two years ago, I bought my husband a Seiko watch as a Christmas present. Since then he's been wearing the poor thing day and night in bed and when he goes swimming when he went to his vacation down in Southeast Asia. He knew the watch was able to stay under water for 4 hours and can stay resistant even when snorkeling. Until now he's still wearing the watch. I think its one of the most valued piece I have given him for the price I paid. Good thing he's been very self-sufficient and conservative, making my gift as worthy as it can be. i only changed the leather band twice that got worn out because of the water when he does the dishes but I tell you the watch is working pretty good. I even though I needed to replace it with a new one this Christmas but its still working as it was the first time he had it. I guess when this one breaks down I would get him one of these Kinetic watches that are supposed to last longer. Longer!? Of course I do not need to wait until this one stops working, I believe he deserves a second watch to use alternately with the old one.

Explore Within Ourselves

2010-01-07T10:50:00.000-08:00

Well, how is your first week of New Year going so far? Nothing has has happened to me that essentially affects my view of the new year. I always keep moderate hopes and put more weight on striving to do best no matter what it is I want to accomplish. That is all I can do, I can only securely set my goals and live each day doing what I can do and having fun as I go.

One of the things I mean to change is the limited time I spend on the computer browsing endlessly for nothing and replace eating junk foods with healthy fruits. More reading is another thing, feeding our minds will take us to where w

e wanna go and change our view of the world that way?

I think that reading books that would make us feel better of ourselves, and what we have will make such a great difference on the way we live each day. I am thinking of purchasing this book below, what do you think? Any insights or thoughts?

Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather Tickets

2009-12-30T19:55:00.001-08:00

Am I crazy about Pacquiao? Yes, I believe he is a good boxer and very hardworking one. And I want to see him do pund for pound with another legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather. I believe Manny will win, I'd like to have a faith because for one he's from the Philippines where I originally came from and because his track records have surpassed any other boxer to win all categories and 7 win games in a row. I am pretty sure I can't fly down to Vegas for the fight because of my school schedule but I can definitely watch through pay per view. To get tickets to Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, just clik on the link and it will take you to the website where you can purchase it ahead of time so you get discounts and you will see another great fight between these two.

Awesome French Toast Recipe

2009-12-30T19:15:00.001-08:00

I have been home during the day and work in the night and afternoon, so in the morning I make it a point to make a delicious breakfast for me and my dog since the husband is gone working. I go to this pace called Emma's Cafe on Main and they have amazing french toast and I am trying to figure out the exact recipe and I found this one here. I used whole wheat bread and it came out pretty good, I was thinking of adding some nutmeg but I was afraid it was going to twist the taste to something I wasn't gonna like but maybe next time I will. For your next breakfast, there you go! Enjoy.
French Toast
A delicious breakfast tradition developed in 16th century France!

Items Needed: (for 2 to 4 servings)

# 2 large eggs
# 1/3 cup milk
# 1 tablespoon sugar
# 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
# 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
# 4 slices of bread of your choice

In a shallow dish, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and
cinnamon until well blended.

Heat a buttered skillet (1 tablespoon butter) over medium heat until just hot
enough to sizzle a drop of water.

One slice at a time, dip bread in egg mixture on each side.

Place bread in hot pan, cook on both sides about 4 minutes or until golden brown,
and no visible liquid egg remains.

Serve immediately. Syrup, fresh fruit slices, and confectioners
powdered sugar sprinkled on top are an option.

Enjoy!

Late Christmas Presents Idea

2009-12-30T18:42:00.000-08:00

Well just one more day and the year will be over. Already? It seems that the time is passing by on me without me knowing it. But, I guess it is because it has been a productive year for me. i finished the first year of my degree. I am on my way!

As the year ends, I am also looking back at how productive I am jobwise this year. Ha? I have been working at a place where we sell all kinds of cheeses that exist all over the world. I learned so much about cheeses and tastes of different kinds of them from the basic to fanciest ones. There are so many things we can do with cheeses if you love the kitchen. I was actually thinking of sending my friend one of these gift baskets because I know she loves cheeses, all kinds of cheeses. She doesn't live too far here but far enough for me not to be able to deliver it so good thing, things are easier with the internet provides for all our needs now! I was extremely busy for the Christmas to send people presents and so good thing even though it isn't Christmas anymore and I thought of getting her a basket of cheese at the last minute would not spoil the season because I know for sure she still can have it for the next few months. I like Rosenberg havarti cheese with dill, it just has a taste to it that you want more over and over.

President’s Choice Gift Basket

Regular price: $99.99

I was thinking of getting her this one that I know she would love. What do you think? Perfect gift idea, right?

More Savings Tips

2009-12-20T11:18:00.001-08:00

Wow, today I have been updating all my bills and expenses and anything about personal financial management. I felt the need for it in order for me to keep up with all my bills and be able to pay those obligations on time as well as earn enough money to pay them.

Today as I was trying to budget the money to be sent back home to my family, in hope to save a few bucks because of my limited funds available I searched for coupon to save some money on fees and perhaps discount also or deals, etc., sure enough I found some savings and for one transaction I saved $9.99 and if I had known it before I did two transactions beforehand I would saved so much more! But now that I do, I make sure to check for coupons and savings that are for real to enjoy them.

This is not a sponsored post whatsoever, this is my own experience and just sharing them

Games, games, games

2009-12-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

I am slacking all day today of course all the projected things to get, not one got finished. How sick and I have been on the computer since I got up. Just one more I just need to check this online roulette games online and see how else I could make money off of the net since this is where I pretty much live.

I heard we can actually win real money on these games? Hm, interesting. Since the weather is freezing might as well spend time making some $$$$.

Whats Wrong With Mastercard

2009-12-18T10:27:00.000-08:00

I am scolding myself today especially because Mastercard stock price and EPS keeps soaring! Just about 2 months ago I have been watching it and since then it had about 32% percent increase in its stock price. I would have thought of that. But of course I recognize that were days when they were bumpy and if we look back at it now, it looks good and we think we should bought it the time when it looked like it was having a bad day. I followed it closely and get interested with the changes, there was even a time when I was impressed by its changes even though with its over all record it had a tremendous increase in its stockholder wealth but not this rapid, I thought.

You can see as it climbs up in the course of 6 months, I think it s a pretty good 26-week change. What do you think? I believe it's going to keep going up.