2011 Plans

A few more days to go and the year is about to end. This realization came about after I've updated my previous post. I was lucky to hit four out of my five goals for the year 2010. Yahoo!!! And so, what should my plans be for 2011?

To start of, I promised my mother that I'll be taking her and my daughter out of the country. So it only means that I have to save, save, save for that extravagant trip! *sweating*

I also wanted to get an Australian visa and go there by April or December of the same year. I wanted to test the waters first, for three months-- maybe and see if the Aussie way of life is for me-- or us. *fingers-crossed*

And since I was able to achieve one of my goals this year-- which is to move-out from the house where me and my family lives together-- I hope to get lucky this time with investing permanently on a house for me and my daughter.

I also wanted to BUY a car-- whether a brand new car or second hand one, I don't care as long as it is in good running condition. Why?! I don't want to develop wrinkles. How are wrinkles connected to getting myself a car? Every time I get refused by cab drivers, being short-tempered that I am-- I easily get m-a-d with them! I am still not used to this "norm"... I just don't see the point as to why they have to take out their cab on the road, drive around the metro, stop at one of the hailing passengers then refuse to give them a ride because of the traffic. DUH!!! It's a waste of gas. Plus it's part of their job and it's not the passenger's fault if it's traffic on the way to where they're heading to! $0#@*)%^!

Ooops, going back to the topic...

Another wish is that I hope that my online business will be more prosperous than it was this year-- for if this happens, I'll be able to take the whole family to Boracay (Mama's request *gulp*). Another extravagant plan BUT what's important is that I'll be making all of my family members' super happy!

Are these all? I'm not yet done... I am still thinking of few more things to add. But as of this moment, these are my top priorities with which I am praying God grants me... and I hope He will soon give me a life partner, too! *grin*

Three out of Five-- not bad!

I thought of re-visiting my blog and was surprise to have realized that I got to accomplished at least 3 out of 5 goals I made a year ago. That's still not bad after all! I congratulate myself for turning my goals into reality and thus, I'm inspired to think of something big BUT achievable for the coming year-- 2011.

There were some bumps and humps along the way but still I was able to achieved them.

... OF course with God's help, I know I couldn't have turned these goals into reality... and I am so grateful to you, Dear Lord! So help me again-- everyday, every month, every week of next year!


*updated Dec. 26, 2010 at 7:12 am

Just wanted to share this for I can't contain my excitement anymore...

Make that FOUR out of Five goals... we'll (me and my daughter) be moving out by first week of January 2011. God is really good all the time! He will not provide what is not needed. And if it's meant for you, He will give it at the right time.

Thanks be to God!

My Plans for 2010

Since I can't sleep... let me take the opportunity to blog some more. After all, it is not everyday that I have free time to do my personal online stuff-- err... except Farmville, hehe.

Starting next year, I plan to:
>February is my daughter's birth month so I wanted to take her to her dreamworld Disneyland Hong Kong and be with her Mickey Mouse. ✔
>Move-out from my family and have a place of our "own"... I needed so much privacy.✔
>I want to go back to school and finish my course. Anyway, two and a half years will just fly by without me noticing it. X
>Come July, I want to go to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.✔ (I went to 3 countries-- not just one and will still be going out, *hopefully*-- with two more out-of-the-country trips before the year ends)
>Go out of town whenever it is possible. Unleash the "wanderer" in me.✔

And so to make this happen, I have to work hard, hard, hard so that I can earn more, more, more.

You Are Not Alone

Very familiar, huh! Why of course it's one of the hit songs of Michael Jackson (r.i.p). But this is not about him nor his song. It's actually about my former co-worker's situation, same one that I am in currently.

I'm a member of a female forum and I happen to discover that she was also a member of it. In this forum, the member has the option to link their membership on their personal web stuff such as their blog or the social networking group they belong to. So I opened her blog and read her entries. All the while I thought her relationship with her SD (what this stands for??? figure it out, lol) was OK. But it wasn't and we're almost in the same boat.

It's just so sad that a lot of mothers today have become "single parent" because it was not their choice but because of their ex-partner's negligence. I don't wanna sound sexist here but I'm just wondering-- how come guys find it so easy to leave their responsibilities and get back to their bachelorhood? Don't they ever care for their kids? Tsk.

I admit I am having a hard time moving on until now. And maybe this is God's way of telling me not to be afraid with my decision to be happy and just stick to it. I don't want to write down any more details with regards to my previous dilemma (but you can do back-reading of my blog entries and get some background) for I'm sick and tired of making the world know how stupid I was (oops I forgot, -- or maybe slight, lols nth time).

I am not alone.

Are You Too Negative?

You Are a Little Negative...

You can be negative from time to time, but you rarely go overboard. You have a realistic view of the world, and most people appreciate your honest insights. Like everyone else, you have your darker moods. But when you're feeling super negative, you keep your feelings to yourself.

Are You Too Negative?

December 6

... my husband's birthday... I still consider him my husband. Call me a fool, martyr or whatever-- I don't care. Believe me, I've tried so hard to forget him. But until now, I still love him. And here I am, listening to Taylor Dayne's "Love will lead You back." That's how jaded I am.

I even made a letter-- which I am still undecided if I will give it to him on his birthday or not for I might regret it. Or I might not be able to fulfill everything that I wrote there.

Well, I still have a few days to think. Make me wise.

Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known To Fail)

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother.
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. (Mention your request here).
There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.

Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
3 our father , 3 hail Mary , 3 glory be

Blessed Virgin Mary Mount Carmel - 3 day prayer - To strengthen marriage, personal needs; say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

Psalm 78:72

"With skillful hands He led them"


When you are unsure which course to take, totally submit your own judgement to that of the Spirit of God, asking Him to shut every door except the right one. But meanwhile keep moving ahead and consider the absence of a direct indication from God to be the evidence of His will that you are on His path. And as you continue down the long road, you will find that He has gone before you, locking doors you otherwise would have been inclined to enter. Yet you can be sure that somewhere beyond the locked doors is one He has left unlocked. And when you open it and walk through, you will find yourself face to face with a turn in the river of opportunity -- one that is broader and deeper than anything you ever dared to imagine, even in your wildest dreams. So set sail on it, because it flows to the open sea.

God often guides us through our circumstances. One moment, our way may seem totally blocked, but then suddenly some seemingly trivial incident occurs, appearing as nothing to others but speaking volumes to the keen eye of faith. And sometimes these events are repeated in various ways in response to our prayers. They certainly are not haphazard results of chance but are God opening up the way we should walk, by directing our circumstances. And they begin to multiply as we advance toward our goal, just as the lights of a city seem to increase as we speed toward it while traveling at night. F.B.Meyer.

If you go to God for guidance, He will guide you. But do not expect Him to console you by showing you His list of purposes concerning you, when you have displayed distrust or even half-trust in Him. What He will do, if you trust Him and go cheerfully ahead when He shows you the way, is to guide you still farther. Horace Bushnell

As moves my fragile boat across the storm-swept sea,
Great waves beat o'er her side, as north wind blows;
Deep in the darkness hid lie threat'ning rocks and reefs;
But all of these, and more, my Pilot knows.

Sometimes when darkness falls, and every light's gone out,
I wonder to what port my frail ship goes;
Although the night be long, and restless all my hours,
My distant goal, I'm sure, my Pilot knows

Thomas Curtis Clark


I got this from GirlTalk and it's such a nice piece... I've posted this already in my multiply account and I would like to repost this here so that I can share it some more-- this time with all of YOU... Hope this will help you, too!

Isn't that clear?

I have been wearing eyeglasses since I was in grade school. Ever since then, I’ve had bought 4 pairs of eyeglasses in total and I have also tried contact lenses. But contact lenses are not for everyone, just like me because my eye dries up quickly every time I’m wearing contacts-- loosing its natural lubricant. And so, that only leaves me to be loyal to my good ol’ pair of eyeglasses.

Sometimes, it’s hard to find nice pair of eyeglasses that will both fit your eye’s needs and your pocket’s budget. However, I saw from one website this nice deal-- Zenni Optical: Sell Rx Glasses $8 with case! If you convert it to our local currency with the ongoing exchange rate, I bet you will not buy just one pair especially with the stylish designs that they have.

*This is a paid post.

Buying Gold Coins

If I have extra money to spare, I won't buy anything like shoes or clothes. Instead, I will invest it (which is wiser, of course!)-- either on properties or buy gold coins. Buying gold coins is as good as placing money in time deposit. Aside from that, it is not hard to dispose it whenever you wanted to. A little bit of trivia, some people do not know that gold is used as the international monetary standard. That's why it's market value never depreciates. Nowadays, we have to learn to manage our finances so that we will be always ready for unexpected expenses. Better think of saving up now so that you can retire early.

Saving for my contributions

The moment I signed-up with my homebased job, I know that I'm no longer entitled with company-paid statutory benefits. Just like SSS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth. But I know I can always apply as a voluntary contributor. It is very important that we maintain these benefits because in the future when we get old and reach our retirement age, it's very helpful that we have money to expect every month from the retirement pay which we are entitled as a retired member. I've posted links for more info regarding voluntary contributions.

SSS

Pag-ibig

Philhealth

Health is Wealth

Finding lower hospitalization insurance is very difficult especially if you’re the only one providing for all your family member’s basic needs. But basic needs should also include saving up for your health. When we talked about basic needs, sometimes we only think about tangible things like food, shelter and clothing. I say we should include saving up for our health needs. How can you work and be productive if you’re unhealthy? Don’t wait for unexpected things to happen, such as getting ill before we realize the value of having healthcare insurance.

If purchase major medical family plans, you will be saving yourself with future major headache. Always expect the unexpected and save yourself from the trouble of spending your cash just for the hospital fees. You can save money on healthcare insurance because it is almost five times the amount you’re paying for the premium. Besides that, you need not worry of where to get cash in times of life crisis.

The Value of Security

Being a parent is a big responsibility. You must not only provide for your child’s basic needs, but you must also think of their future and be prepared for emergencies. Knock on wood—but then again, a parent must be always practical, in terms of saving and spending. And not all expenditure is a liability. Think of investing in Money Back Life Insurance. You might not see its benefits right away, but then you will get to appreciate it by the time your insurance policy matures.

At first, you might be turned-off with high insurance premiums. But there’s always an option. You can look for companies offering insurance quoting services. You can choose the amount which would best fit your budget.

So you see, saving on insurance premiums is much wiser than just putting your money in a bank. Because with insurance-- the amount of time you started with your premium is valued together with its monetary worth. The earlier you invest your money, the higher cash earnings you can get in return.

Safetyrack

Sometimes even though we are very careful when driving, we still can’t avoid road accidents caused by other people’s negligence. Nowadays, fastening your seatbelt is not enough for you also need an outer defense gear. Since we really can’t prevent this from happening, what we need to do is just add extra protection to impede greater damage to you and to your vehicle. That's why safetyrack has been invented to avoid massive property destruction. It may look like an extra garnishment to your vehicle, but what’s good about this is it has purpose. Check it now and see what the best safeguard for you and your vehicle.

The Busiest Month for my Blog

This month is the most "busiest" for my blog. Yes! I enjoy blogging for I don't just get to practice my English writing skills but I also earn from this hobby. I always make sure that I don't post, write, nor use other words but only English. Working as a customer care rep for four years helped me improved my com skills. Others say that if you took engineering, you're good with subjects that involve math but not so good with english. Hey! I'm here to prove y'all wrong... hehe.

Capella University

Thanks to technology, everything is now convenient and easy. Working, shopping, and now – even learning. Of course there are some online universities advertising themselves thru spam mail. But not all are legit. The key word is “accredited”.

Just like capella university, a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) in US. They offer online degrees to several states in US both to graduate and undergraduates without sacrificing the quality of education to people who can’t attend formal classes. If you are a bit hesitant on which course you should take, you can seek consultation from a Capella University counselor. With education, you are more powerful than anybody… even the richest man in the world.

“This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com.”

Get an Online Degree Now

Now, people who want to pursue graduate and post-graduate degree have the opportunity to do so by getting online degree programs. Some people believe that education is still the key to success and that nothing should stop us from pursuing our dreams. Just like Teresa Chaulk, a PhD student from Capella University – an accredited university with online degree programs in five schools. She's been recently named as superintendent of Lincoln County School District Number One (Wyoming). Learning can be done wherever you may be, whenever you please. Just turn-on your PC, be online and have that learning environment right away at your fingertips.

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My Current Life Analysis

Let me share my "life rhythm" analysis... got this from an online reading.

Your present situation indicates someone who has labored long and hard in her garden. You are at the crossroads. Try to figure out if you need a course correction, or even a complete about-face. You're not yet committed to a certain path, but you could be soon. Change is still possible. It is important to look carefully at how disordered your situation is. Is everything too controlled and regular? Isn't it more fun to just let everything go? Make your plans real and achieve tangible results.

You are someone who has strength due to life's hard knocks. You are honest, you can face the truth, even if it is unpleasant. Astute and you're difficult to be fooled, tricked nor conned. However, you will be more productive if you work with others. You don't have to do it all by yourself. You have to learn to look beyond the obvious, surface situation to what is hidden and obscure. It is not always necessary to act to achieve your goals. Sometimes they can be realized through a stillness that gives desire a chance to flower within the fullness of time.

You are full of energy and life. You're never afraid to try something new and will reach for all the gusto you can. But sometimes you have to ask yourself if your energy is helping or already hurting? Balance is needed. On the other hand, your partner may be having problems with possessiveness or jealousy. He must learn that control is impossible.

Your current challenge - nothing exists for both of you except burdens and responsibilities. Each step will feel like a struggle. Be kind to yourself. Lighten the load wherever you can, and let others help you. You don't have to handle everything yourself.

Again, the main lesson is we "control" by letting go - we "win" by surrendering. Be reminded that the best approach to a problem is not always the most obvious. When we most want to force our will on someone, that is when we should release. When we most want to have our own way, that is when we should sacrifice. When we most want to act, that is when we should wait. The irony is that by making these contradictory moves, we find what we are looking for.

Oh my! So this only means one thing... "I'm a control-freak!"

Earning Online

Little by little, my blog is getting "productive" every week. So happy to get 2 new paid tasks from blogitive while I'm waiting to get my "reward" from payperpost. I know I still need to work hard to attract more visitors and make my page rank go up. Jeez, I have to study some more on how SEO works... but for the meantime-- I'll also work on improving my writing skills as well.

About Forgiving

My uncle's wife just died this Monday. Honestly, I don't feel anything for her when I learned what happened. She did something "bad" to us in the past. I have forgiven her, but I just can't forget how she treated me and my siblings during the time we needed help. It's gonna be always in my memory bank and part of the hard lesson learned.

I pray for her soul. And for my mother's soul as well. Hep, it's not what you think! My mom's still alive. However, she finds it hard to forgive my late aunt. She even uttered a few unkind words with regards to her. My brother even tried to advice her to let go of the past and just forgive her since she's already dead. I know... it's not healthy for her or for anyone to hold grudges from the past. But that's how she is, sad to say.

I know she needed help. Seriously. Now I know why she's living at the dark side of of life. I came to realize I will never be like her, don't want to be like her... I want to live peacefully. Even if life has been unkind to me most of the time, still I know that my wheel of fortune will eventually turn and luck's gonna be on my side again.

It's hard to move on... but it's much harder to move forward if you'll be carrying excess baggages as you go on the journey of life.