Written by crizlai on Jul 5th, 2008 | Filed under:
life,
living,
rant,
vacation
I must admit that not only I am a food gourmet; I am also a travel addict. I love to travel to different places around the world, by land, by air or even by cruises. What I am planning next would be a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. I have been checking out the different packages available through the internet and found out some great cruise deals.
Would you believe that I got the best offer for a 7-night cruise aboard the Pride of America? On top of enjoying my life aboard the floating resort with six different international restaurants, I will get to visit the many wonderful islands of Hawaii. Now I have to plan my time carefully as what activities I would like to spend more time on. Should I spend my time lazing around the beaches to enjoy the hospitality of the Hawaiians or I should go for a hike taking photos of the beautiful lush green foliages and waterfalls of the island? Maybe I will try my hands on catching a marlin as I had never had any experiences in getting one so far.
Since my wonderful package deal had already included shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges and more, I should spent some on getting some gifts for my family and friends. I would think this is going to be one of my best vacations and I am looking forward to enjoying myself to the fullest. Who wants to join me for a fun-filled cruise vacation to the Hawaii?
I'm thirsty for a drink now. Would you be kind enough to treat me?
Written by crizlai on Jun 16th, 2008 | Filed under:
home,
living,
love,
tips
I have known many friends in the USA having financial problems in keeping their property during the recent economy crisis. With the steep hike in the gas prices, more and more people would be affected. Thus, it won’t be long before they are going to be homeless. Isn’t it a huge headache to decide whether to use the limited money available to buy gases or to get food for the family?
I have experienced the pinch in my pocket too recently. With the amount of money I had earned through my sleepless fight against time and opportunity to get more income, I ended up spending more on my medical bills which is no longer cheap. The worst thing that ever happened here is that with the increase in gasoline price, the prices of groceries also shot up rocket high. What I bought few months back had gone up almost double. Can you imagine what will happen next if I were to spend without thinking of the actual needs for the items I had always wanted?
Luckily I am more fortunate than most of my friends out there. At least I have a roof over my head and a place to sleep comfortably in now. The best thing that I had done was to pay off my house when I was capable of doing so. Even if I were to be hard hit by the slowdown in my businesses, I can still rely on applying for mortgage loans.
I have heard from my friends that even the financial institutions are forcing many people out of their property in the US at the present moment just to cut loses during this economy crisis. So, who else can they rely on? Well, there are many reputable mortgage lenders in the market who are compassionate enough to assist you in your financial woes. Who knows by considering one of them may just help you save your property for many generations to come.
I'm thirsty for a drink now. Would you be kind enough to treat me?
Written by crizlai on Jun 9th, 2008 | Filed under:
deals,
internet,
life,
living,
mind,
product,
rant,
technology
I have been thinking for a long time whether to get myself the Apple third generation iPod Nano Silver with 4GB of memory for ages. I saw one great deal in one of the online stores a few days back but I was still contemplating. When I have decided to check out the site to purchase the iPod today, the item was out of stock. Haiz! I missed it again! I do not know why I have been in such an indecisive mood all the time after encountering similar problem not once but many times in my life. Why can’t I learn my lesson that time waits for no one?
Sometimes, it is good to survey the online market for best deals but taking your own sweet time in checking and making a decision will not help you to get what you wanted. I am one typical case. If you see a best buy, just go for it. Do not ever waste time in making your decision. See what happened to me now? Instead of saving $90 if I bought the iPod then, now I have to foot out another $90 to buy it from elsewhere. Don’t you think that I am such a time waster? Worst still, I have to pay more on delivery charges now when the previous company has waived off the fees.
What a life! I better buck up from being such a time waster in life. Luckily, that was just an item. What if that was a golden opportunity that would make me rich for my whole life? If I were to sit and wait again, I would forever be in the average income group. If you have the habit of accepting failures without even considering any rectifications, then there would not be a better tomorrow in your whole life. You have to change the mindset to be more positive and stern in making decision. Please remember that an opportunity hardly knocks on you door twice. If you have a decision to make, take a strong stand and decide it fast. Go for it without wasting more time.
I'm thirsty for a drink now. Would you be kind enough to treat me?
Written by crizlai on Jun 1st, 2008 | Filed under:
cats,
home,
life,
living,
pets,
Photography,
product,
rant
It is nice to have some pets around the house to brighten up a person’s life but sometimes having one too many playful kittens around the house could be stressful, especially when they do not know how to stop having fun all the time. Well, what would you expect? If kittens are not playful, they would not come up with the term “as playful as a kitten” right? And I have six in the family, meaning six times more of cleaning up to do.
Would you believe that I had just swept the whole place barely 15 minutes ago and here they are tearing more bits and pieces out of their play boxes. Their hairs are also flying all over the house. It has always been that tiring cleaning up their mischievous acts on top of my heavy workloads. I could hardly have more than few minutes of non stress moments without ever thinking of the cleanliness of the house.
I think it is time that I get myself one of those Sebo vacuums on offer at the nearest departmental store. At least I do not have to use much energy to get the house fully clean up within the shortest period of time. It might just a great idea after all. I will surely get one first thing on Monday morning.
I'm thirsty for a drink now. Would you be kind enough to treat me?
Written by crizlai on May 5th, 2008 | Filed under:
home,
life,
living
When decorating a house, the amount of light allowed to enter an area, be it the living room, bedroom, kitchen or even bathroom, plays an important role of setting the mood right. Happy moods are what most family would want for a great and harmonious home.
Curtains, simple as it may be, set the ambience of a room giving it life, providing it with tones and promotes creativity. However, a few more things such as window glasses, vinyl shutters must also be taken into considerations as they are stylish, and come in different designs and colors.
Being thematic in choosing the right material to suit your windows is another way of getting the best out of your room. Having a tinted glass and a blackout curtain may sound like the trend of today but it does not really enhance the mood of your bedroom. It may seem practical for your own privacy but you would not want to sleep and wake up every morning in a black room right?
You should consider getting vinyl shutters as not only are they durable, maintenance free, and heavy duty, they come in many different colors to brighten up your room. Moreover, with the openings, you can still get light into the room and at the same time protect your privacy. Do not forget that your home is also part of your life. Blanket it with thick curtains and dark glasses will block the light from brightening up your life naturally.
I'm thirsty for a drink now. Would you be kind enough to treat me?
