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So Exhausted

NT — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:10:32 +0000

I’ve never been this exhausted, having just 7 1/2 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours. Work online has been tremendously overflowing that I have to work over time until the wee hours of the morning to keep up with deadlines. Being sleep deprived then stressed with my day to day routine as a homemaker and mom all the more keep me feel like I’m a zombie..a walking zombie, that is. I know this ain’t good but who am I to pass up all these rare golden opportunities. Just like the mantra of any freelancers out there, strike while the iron is hot. It’s not everyday that we’re given these work opportunities so just grab while it’s made available.

I promised myself last night though that I will take it easy today. Anyway, most of my pending works were done and the remaining ones aren’t due within the next 24 hours.

These are the times when I feel like picking up the phone and place Myrtle Beach hotel reservations or book online through http://www.seasidemb.com. The only thing I’d like to do now is just enjoy, relax and get pampered by their amazing amenities and facilities. The view of the Atlantic Ocean and Carolina Coast while I just idle in tranquility would really be a pleasant experience. The impeccable Myrtle Beach Accommodations could really help me catch up with my breath and de-stress.

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Worked on a Sunday Night

NT — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:27:21 +0000

I woke up to a text message this morning from a Health and Beauty site that I’m subscribed to. The timing couldn’t be more perfect because the tip that was sent today was all about dark circles and how to minimize it with a simple home ready. I slept late last night, I think it was 2 am already because I had to "brake in" a new online gig I’m venturing on starting this week. (Big thanks to a friend for referring me). I know I should have just rested since it was a Sunday and I deserve to not work but I just got excited of this new project. So it’s no surprise that I wake up with a racoon-looking face because of these under eye black circles. Anyhow, I’ll just follow the home remedy I got in my inbox.

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Election Campaign in Full Blast.

NT — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:39:00 +0000

In just 10 days, the national elections will take place in our country. So as the big judgment day is nearing, it is expected that the electoral candidates will be on their last, perhaps, the biggest wave of their campaigns. It’s like letting out their last bullets and ammunition to get ready for the biggest battle. Here in our neighborhood alone, a lot of local candidates have paraded, hand shook, stormed our district and distributed whatever campaign materials that they have. Each of them really spent a hefty amount of money for all these advertising and campaign materials. Some gave away shirts, caps, Lapel Pins, and the most popular, the baller bands. While some really showcased how much campaign money do they have because through their a bit expensive giveaways like watches, lighters, mugs and I even saw one who gave away a nicely made apron. From the looks of it, it’s made of a high quality cloth. I wonder how much did the candidate spend for that.

In my opinion, I don’t see the need for them to spend lavishly for such campaign tokens. As a concerned citizen and a responsible vote, I would appreciate more if these candidates practice simplicity and frugality. I love freebies but it’s like they’re showing already their future disposition and ways once they win. It’s like they’ll gonna spend unwisely the public funds. So yes, apart from their credentials, I’ll be choosing a leader through how they campaigned. I’d likely vote for the one who gave away Pins rather than the more functional yet expensive mugs. I’ve worked as a Purchasing staff before for a call center company so I pretty much have an idea how much a Lapel Pin costs on wholesale. And I must say that these pins are more effective for campaigning because albeit small, they’re catchy.

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Careful Words.

NT — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:39:24 +0000

A friend’s Facebook wall post this morning is, I must say, intriguing and from the looks of it, she’s getting her point across indirectly to a friend who “offended” her yesterday. I happened to read the instance that caused her gripe over at Plurk. It turns out that a former friend whom she hasn’t talked for a long time messaged her yesterday and out of nowhere, she commented in a tactless manner how my friend has gained weight over the years and it sounded as if she was about to give a recommendation on the best fat burning pills. She could have at least touch based in a more sensible manner like ask how is she, what’s her work and all those catching up questions. Some people aren’t just sensitive and wise enough to decipher and carefully choose the words to use when conversing with others. And oh, my friend’s not over reacting. She’s pregnant and her hormones are just raging badly, hence, the retaliation.

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Freebie Alert: 7-11’s 7-Elections Every Gulp Counts Giveaway

NT — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:01:47 +0000

Have you decided whom to vote? While the elections won’t be until next month, you may exercise your right or have a sort of mock up voting through 7-11’s 7-Elections Every Gulp Counts Giveaway this early.

Just click on your preferred presidential candidate, register on the site until May 2, 2010, be the first 500 entries to cast votes each week and get 5 FREE limited edition 7-Elections GULP® Gift Certificates to be sent to your mailing address.

I have just casted my vote and I’ll await for about 4-5 days before I’ll received my GCs.

By the way, I chose this 7-elections Gulp Cup:

How about you, which cup is your choice?

Mechanics:

1. Register yourself and four of your friends.
2. Be part of the first 500 people/weekly to receive the limited edition 7-Elections Gift Certificates.
Week 1: April 12- 18, 2010
Week 2: April 19 – 25, 2010
Week 3: April 26 – May 2, 2010
(Cut-ff time will be from 12:01am – 12MN of the corresponding week)
3. Gift Certificates will be delivered by mail. They will arrive in 4-5 days from date of receiving congratulatory email.
4. Every Gift Certificate entitles holder to one (1) free 16 oz. 7-Election Cup of their choice with Drink.
5. Valid only for Residents of the Philippines.
6. Valid only for Luzon Residents.
7. Gift checks can be claimed in 7-Eleven stores in the Philippines only.
8. Gift checks are valid until May 4, 2010.

Edited: I just confirmed my registration and just a few seconds after, here’s what I received in my email:

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Motorcycle Purchase Plans.

NT — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:40:54 +0000

The husband has been thinking lately of buying a motorcycle which he can use when we transfer to our own house in Batasan. The village is a few meters away from the main road and he said that he needs a light means of transportation should he’ll need to go to a nearby place for an errand or for emergency purposes. With all honesty, I’m kinda skeptic about his plan. Who wouldn’t be horrified with all the motorcycle accidents being featured on news, most of which are resulting to fatalities and serious injuries. This is the reason why the San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers are always on their toes because of such very rampant accidents. Their law firm, O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, has already helped thousands who got involved with personal injury cases in enforcing their rights on compensation for motor vehicle accident injuries or workplace accident claims. But still, I’m quite hesitant about his motorcycle purchase plan. We’ll thoroughly deliberate the pros and cons of owning before buying one.

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Possible New Career

NT — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:33:39 +0000

Remember my post about planning to have a change of hairstyle in time for my birthday? Well, I did three days ago and now I’m sporting the style that I wondered and doubted if it’d look good on me. I momentarily bid farewell to my ponytail bands because a layered, semi-bobcat style doesn’t need them. Before having my haircut done and subjected it for treatment, I asked for inputs from the hairdresser and I was just glad that we have the same thoughts. Truly, I felt better about my looks after. Now this gives me a wonder if I have a career in hairdressing because I can somehow determine (or should I say, guess) which style would look good on one. Is this my cue to start looking for an accredited cosmetology school and develop greater passion with makeups and hair blowers? I’m going to browse www.beautyjobs.com first then determine lately if my heart’s saying something.

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My Happy Feet.

NT — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:36:04 +0000

Just when I thought that the little one’s loots are enough for “us” from my balikbayan parents, I was handed, not some quick weight loss products, but these:

Wow, I must have been a good daughter that they showered me with all these. Or probably they know that I haven’t bought my penny-pincher self any new footwear lately. LOL. Now I’m so ready to hit the beach this coming summer.

Two tops from Mango and Esprit for me made the homecoming gifts even sweeter.

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My 2010 Plannerssss

NT — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:11:07 +0000

I have three but haven’t claimed yet the 2010 Yummy Planner I won in an online contest.

I didn’t intend to have these many. I bought my BDJ planner way back November and thought of using just that. However, Starbucks came out with their planners (courtesy of the sticker promo) on the first week of December and I immediately vowed that I’d own one. With the husband’s support physically and financially and 17 stickers later, a Starbucks planner finally landed on my palms on the first week of January.

Now the question is, how do I organize and plan using two and soon three planners at the same time. Won’t they just make planning less efficient and effective? So here’s how I’ll be maximizing these three:
1. BDJ- a financial planner where I will list down our day to day expenses, incoming and outgoing cash forecast as well as quotes collected for future expenses such as that of Blue Cross Blue Shield NC rates I just got.
2. Starbucks – a sort of diary where I’ll chronicle at the end of the day the day’s happenings and significant moments.
3. Yummy – since it’s a food related one, I’ll make it my menu planner come second quarter of the year when we get to transfer to our Little Mansion. I’ll also be listing down there the new recipes I discovered and will try to cook for my boys.

So there, here’s hoping that I maximize these planners throughout the year.

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Workout.

NT — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:06:12 +0000

The husband is all set and excited for Monday to come. Why? Because he has signed up for a free gym session in the office and it’ll start on Monday. Thanks (insert sarcastic tone here) to the endless pigging out and feasting during the holidays, he’s now just a few pounds shy at the 200 pounds mark. Seeing his bulging tummy and muscle-less biceps persuaded him to have an every other day workout. He’s optimistic that this will cause drastic changes but if not, the best weight loss pills are his second resort. So excited for him and I’m anxious to see a leaner and a muscle-toned husband a few weeks from now.

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