Learning and Improving Her Craft

I had a chat with my architect friend few weeks ago and she’s informing me of the latest updates of her works. She decided to leave her regular employment in consultancy firm to concentrate on contracting her own residential and building projects. She didn’t want to be employed for a long time because she really wanted to make it on her own, to have her own construction firm. Now she ventured into international business having her clients in Dubai and nearby cities. She was very happy on her accomplished dream and she told me about her gained knowledge on her present projects. She should know every modern technology on construction business so she can apply them on her projects locally and internationally.

She excitedly told me that all of her knowledge in our previous company has helped her a lot in dealing with engineers and clients. Now that construction have advanced technologically she’s learning all modern techniques in building construction like using insulated concrete forms to construct building and residential grade walls and basement. There are lots of things to be learned and she’s looking forward to know all of those things that will help her improve her knowledge.

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Saturday 9: Don't Talk To Strangers

1. Tell us about a night that you spent with someone who was a stranger, yet by the end of the night you were very close.

~ I was not alone I was with a group doing technical proposal in our company and I was introduced to someone from our joint venture company. He was very enthusiastic about finishing the work and very accommodating and jolly even if we're all tired and pressured. By the end of the night (actually we reached early morning) he acts as if he's one of us and he became close to our technical group. He's an officer from one of the major telco.
2. When is the last time you rode the bus?
~ Last month with DH and Josh when we came from our midweek bible study.
3. Describe the last time you stood up for a cause.
~ Many years ago when I was still a college student, I can't post the details but it was an overwhelming experience.
4. What is something you would like to do, but you're afraid of the risk(s)?
~ Setting up our own business, just a little apprehensive I think not really afraid.
5. What would you most like to accomplish before the year is over?
~ I've already accomplished it. My two house projects.
6. Name something you'll miss about 2009.
~ my last days in my work, the time that I realized who are my real friends and happy that I have many.
7. If you could invent something, what would it be?
~ none as I've invented enough in my college days, I'll leave those to others.
8. What first got you started blogging?
~ To make a journal diary of my family especially my kids
9. How did you find this meme?
~ through my friend's blog!

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:Food Friday - Pancit Palabok with Egg Toppings

This food was one of our several foods in our induction few months ago. Just find this pancit palabok oozing with too much eggs that it looks like egg pancit lol! Lucky that the one who brought this food doesn't know about my blog or she'll kill me lol! Anyway to justify the food it was so delicious with all of the ingredients just right for a perfect palabok. I even ate a small plate of this ahead of the crowd just to know if it's really yummy :-). I ate this one with puto biñan, so perfect! What do you think?

See other yummy foods here!
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Dental Health is Very Important

Last month I accompanied my daughter Gen to our dentist for a general dental checkup because she’s complaining of a toothache. Well if you can see her teeth it’s as if they’re all perfectly alright. When we finally arrived at the clinic and started the checkup we were informed that Gen had to undergo some light cure fillins on some of her teeth and the tooth that she’s complaining about can’t be treated anymore, it should be extracted. I had her teeth generally cleaned with special fluoride treatment for further protection against decay. Generally the lady dentist told us that she has a very nice set of teeth and she should take good care of them carefully.

We really should take care of our children’s dental health because if we do they’ll have stronger teeth when they grow older. But with the current rate for dental services this is quite hard on the budget so it’s best if we have a dental plan to save some money and use it as often as need it. When it comes to looking for a good dental plan you can get it the services of Ameriplan, provider of not just dental plan but that of health package,total health, basic wellness and some other medical plan as well.

You can save a lot of money when you choose Ameriplan because all their packages offer great savings of up to 80% on some of their services. They have packages for individuals and for families or anyone living in one house and they provide a good discount plan for it. No need to worry about availability of services of dentists as it has more than 30,000 dentists around the country. This is really super savings and answer all dental problems, no need to get another insurance.

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Good Progress in Healthy Diet

I was happy with my progress in losing weight as my cravings for sweets and fatty foods decreases. Well except for chocolate of course because I still eat dark chocolate with moderation. The package from my SIL didn’t help as it arrived last week and it consisted of my favorite chocolate brands. Anyway they say dark chocolate is not bad so I’m not guilty.

I’ve learned that proper diet is not skipping meals but eating your meals light and properly. It’s fine to eat rice if your viand is vegetable or fish. I’m eating my vegetables double the serving of rice so half a cup of rice with a cup of veggies is just right for a healthy diet. Try to eat fruits before your meal because by the time you’ve eaten your fruits you’re not anymore that hungry, it works for me! I eat full meal at breakfast but very light at dinner and early at night before 7pm.

Well that’s few of the things I’ve done with my meals coupled with walking around our compound after every break at blogging and it made me loose some inches on the belly. I’m still miles away from my desired weight but I’m happy that my efforts and discipline are working for me. Now even if my friend suggested two months ago that I take natural weight loss pills I think I don’t need it right now. I can still manage to do it on my own plan.

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What Monopoly Piece Are You?

You Are the Shoe

You are a hard worker and quite stubborn. You are willing to put in long hours to achieve your goal.
You never give up, even when things get difficult. You are very tough.

You are adventurous and free spirited. You are confident that you can do almost anything, and you are never the afraid.
You're the type of person who wants to conquer the whole world. And you know it begins one step at a time.

How about you? Want to try this one to see?

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What’s the Next Project?

I’m glad that we’ve finally finished our project no. 2 in the house which is the fence and gate construction. We just have to add some nice grills to harmonize and balance the overall design. Now we’re thinking what should be our next project which we’ll start next year. I have the master bedroom renovation project still hanging in my list and the replacement of our ground floor tiles.

We’ll think about what’s more urgent then we’ll choose among the two. As for the replacement of our vinyl floor tiles I’ve searched a lot online and offline for the materials and I found some nice tiles in different type and design including that of granite tile which is also used for offices because of its durability. Well I have to think, compare prices and check my allocated budget before choosing. I don’t want to spend all my money on it. I must have some savings left for my next project.

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I ♥ Faces - "Sweet Dreams" Photo Challenge

This week’s photo challenge theme is: "Sweet Dreams"

This is my son Josh when he was just 3 months old. I just love this picture of him innocently sleeping like that's the only thing he wants to do. With arms stretched up he really got what he want - a sound sleep and maybe 'sweet dreams'. Now that he's 6 years old already he still sleeps the same way as when he's only 3 months old.

check out more sweet dreams......

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Customized Stickers

It’s important in every business to have your own logo, label or something that people will remember when they see it. It’s also one way of advertising certain products, services or even companies. Customers have a way of looking for specific label on every product they buy. They seem to buy the same products if they’re satisfied with it so it’s really a must to have something that will be recognized instantly. It’s some kind of product identification that people will look for every time they want to purchase again. And it must be attractive, unique and clear enough for easy identification.

Now these stickers are available online and for best presentation you can choose custom stickers to fit your specific standards, style and requirements. You can visit Mavericklabel.com, a custom label resource for barcode levels, outdoor and indoor labels and many other label and sticker requirements. They offer and provide custom printed, sheet, fanfold, roll, digital and stock labels. You can order foil stickers labels or embossed stickers depending upon your needs. It’s cheaper and faster to order in volume and to get your own kind of style you can choose your ink, materials and where you will stick it. Now be ready to flaunt your own custom stickers.

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What Does Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Say About You?

I love sandwiches especially when I have many fillings on it. I like to experiment on combinations that's why I like double sandwiches, i can actually have it for lunch.

Your PB and J Says You're Demure and Dainty

Your eating style is reserved. You are a bit of a fussy eater, and you have very specific ways you like your food prepared.

You have an average sweet tooth. While you enjoy desserts, they aren't exactly your downfall.

Your taste in food tends to be quite eclectic and wide. You are an adventurous eater, and you like many types of cuisines.

Admit it, you're a little trashy and low class at times. You're definitely more comfortable at a tattoo parlor than the theater.

You never really grew up. While your childlike innocence is charming, you often just come across as a big baby.

Precise and controlled, you can be a bit anal retentive when it comes to how you like things. You're definitely a perfectionist.

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