Quicker8's Birthday Contest

My good friend Faye just celebrated her birthday last August 8th and wants to share her blessings through this online contest – checkout these mechanics here to know more!

Here is what you can win!

1st price – Ladies Chronograph (big face) watch

2nd price – Kate Spade kikay kit (orange)

3rd price – Kate Spade kikay kit (floral)

inspiration.

These home based business leads are so interesting I spent an hour browsing the site but before I get stuck in the moment, let me share a couple of photos I swiped from DesiretoInspire.net.

We're 3 weeks away from our big move and DH and I have started gathering inspirational photos for our new place. I am loving these DIY picture frames and the book shelf with alphabet quilt for DS' room.

I guess DH and I will be very busy when we finally settle in our place.
I can't wait for that day to come.

Gold Coins

I have an ex-colleague who used to keep money in her fridge, yes their refrigerator (no kidding!). She would find it more secure to keep her wealth at home, in the fridge than investing or keeping them in the premises of a bank. I also know some people who convert their cash and savings in to gold coin investments. Buying gold or silver bars and coins have been proven to be one of the best ways to preserve one’s wealth and purchasing power even back in the old days. If you are contemplating on shifting your investments through this type of purchase, you may want to visit USGoldBureau.com as this company is the leading company who deals with buying, selling and trading of silver and gold coins.

Purple.

When my laptop was going bonkers a few months ago, DH surprised me with this Purple notebook computer. I was complaining about it for weeks and he offered his desktop but I always want to work downstairs and his laptop is upstairs. I guess he got tired hearing me whine and had no choice but to buy this sub netbook hee hee. Thanks Babe!

Speaking of netbook and laptop, you might want to visit Buy.com, they have a comprehensive listing of netbook, laptop and desktop computers from all brands.

displays.

DH is the most excited about our big move. Of course, he would be able to decorate the new place again, one of his favorite things to do. He was even convincing me that we move a week before we leave for the Windy City but I begged off because of the conflicting schedule. On the other hand, he promised to allot one room for me, it will also double as our guest room. He knows I have been dreaming of my own room, different from the Master's so when I need to blog during the weekends and do some craft work, I have a quiet nook all for myself. I can imagine the room with an accent chair inspired by these photos and an few pop displays, and yes a nice long table when I can take out all my scrapping materials.

gold coins

Who would have thought that when you buy gold coins, purchase silver and platinum means counting your investments as easy as 1,2,3. My husband's employer's young adult son is into collecting gold bullion and as I was chatting with this young man, I have learned that anyone can go gaga collecting these coins and bullions. He referred me to US Gold Bureau Website and as soon as I got home, I checked it myself. If you are interested in this type of investment and would want to have a really good and long-lasting investment, Gold is definitely one of them. It is the best way to preserve one's wealth and is a very wise investment. While doing this, one is actually enjoying the fun of collecting bullions and coins. So to anyone who's planning on investing on real money, try investing on gold bullions.

THE Coca-Cola.

This is a very interesting tumblr photo. A comparison of how Pepsi and Coca Cola's logos evolved throughout the years. You have to admit that we all love Soda at one point in our lives. And yes despite the fact that we dread to check weighing scales after we drunk too many Soda, it is one of the thirst-quenching drinks during Summer. Ahh. But, I am proud to say that I am Soda-less for almost 2 months now :). And yes, I only drink Coke products.

stress reducers

In this crazy world, we would get stressed every so often. They say the secret is how you handle your stressors. You see, whatever way you handle these stressors would depend on how you would look physically. While most women would prefer applying anti wrinkle lotion, some would recommend following these Stress Reducers: (from justbesplendid.tumblr.com)

Do something that will improve your appearance. Looking better can help you feel better.

Schedule a realistic day. Avoid the tendency to schedule back-to-back appointments; allow time between appointments for a breathing spell.

Become more flexible. Some things are worth not doing perfectly and some issues are well to compromise upon.

Eliminate destructive self-talk: “I am too old to …,” “I am too fat to …,” etc.

Use your weekend time for a change of pace. If your work week is slow and patterned, make sure there is action and time for spontaneity built into your weekends. If your work week is fast-paced and full of people and deadlines, seek pace and solitude during your days off. Feel as if you are not accomplishing anything at work? Tackle a job on the weekend which you can finish to your satisfaction.

“Worry about the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.”That is another way of saying: take care of the todays as best you can and the yesterdays and the tomorrows will take care of themselves.

Do one thing at a time. When you are with someone, be with that person and with no one or nothing else. When you are busy with a project, concentrate on doing that project and forget about everything else you have to do.

Allow yourself time - everyday - for privacy, quiet, and introspection.

If an especially “unpleasant” task faces you, do it early in the day and get it over with; then the rest of your day will be free of anxiety.

Learn to delegate responsibility to capable others.

Do not forget to take a lunch break. Try to get away from your desk or work area in body and mind, even if it is just for 15 or 20 minutes.

Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1,000 before doing something or saying anything that could make matters worse.

Have a forgiven view of events and people. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world.

Have an optimistic view of the world. Believe that most people are doing the best they can.

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super random thought.

There are still days that keep me wondering whether I should go back to my old passion and that is the world of Make-Up. When I look at random campaign ads, I could not help but reminisce my good old days, endless photo-shoots and creative discussions with stylists and photographers. Those days were such fun times. Originally, I wanted to pursue a make-up course similar to those being offered at these cosmetology schools in Wichita but I ended up pursuing a graduate program. I think God led me into doing what I am doing now and I give my full trust in Him.

Crazy on Clocks,

I was checking on the gazillions of feeds in my GoogleReader (particularly looking for a blog entry on wrinkle cream reviews) and here are my most recent finds from Decor8.com. If you are crazy on Clocks, these are really cool decorative clocks. The storage bins on the last picture is something I would want to have :). Happy Weekend 'all!

Keys of Life.

Howdy y'all!
I guess I had too much caffeine a few hours ago that sleeping is elusive right now. So I decided to blog. It's been awhile I know.

The caffeine or probably the good news I received today has been keeping me awake, excited much right? Anyways, before I check on this unlocked phone, let me share with you this tumblr photo I chanced upon. These are the keys of life according to the author, I wish we could buy those keys but I guess practicing these virtues would create balance in our life :).

I will be back to share some neat home finds in a wee bit.

gold and diamonds

I always say that gold and diamonds are better investments than designer bags or any fashion item for that matter. I know it still depends on the preference of the person collecting, purchasing or investing on these women's luxuries but if I were to be asked. I would go for jewelries. For one thing, the price of gold never depreciates, they always appreciates. Also, your jewelries become more expensive as they aged. If you are interested in making an investment out of gold, silver and other precious metals, or you simply have a plan or time to gold coins, USGoldBureau.com is a site that is leading in this industry. Also, you can trust the authenticity of their products because of their reliable name in the business.

Give your IKEA sofa a new life

Before I check on extenze because a cousin is bugging me to extensively research on it, even if I have nothing to do with the whole concept of it yikes! Let me share these beautiful collection from Bemz which can give your IKEA sofa a new life. The prints are simply adorable. I would love to cover our living room couch. But then again, DH would not like this hee hee. I'd probably just save up for 1 accent chair where I can cover it up with this.

dream kitchen.

They say the secret to excellent cooking is by having a great atmosphere, say like this kitchen with full spotlights. I have saved this photo for over a month now in my computer because this got to be one of my dream kitchens. The ambience, the lighting and of course the kitchen equipments it has just kept me drooling over it. In the meantime, let me go to my small kitchen and whip something special for my beautiful boys. Now, that's enough inspiration for me to come up with a good dish hee hee.

not this time

Finally, DH took the time to check out some important things that I have been asking him to check for the longest time, that sounds redundant hee. You see, I have been hearing a lot about investing in gold and silver bullions and some of our dear friends have already joined the plunge and invest on this Gold trading. Upon DH's review on the site I gave him, he said that it is not a right time for us to buy gold bullion nor gamble and invest on gold bullions. Gold may be an option for investment in the future but not this time.