tough job.

Seriously, this would mean serious jobs for house-breakers to get in and decipher this lock? Do you think this double-chain lock would be enough security for you in case some attempted break-in would happen? I can get paranoid with locks at time that is why even after checking them before going up to bed, I still ask the husbo to check it again before he sleeps.

How paranoid can you get when you think about your home safety?

Hermione is all grown up!

I am starting my Spring cleaning session and I began with purging my computer files. I have this habit of saving too many photos and links for blogging purposes but I end up just saving them. One of the photos I saw is this. I love LOVE Emma Watson and look at how Hermione Granger has grown up! I also love her fashion style because she can be very trendy yet keeping her elegance intact, though I still have to see her in a hip hop clothing or any of those kind of outfits. But with being the newest image model of Burberry, I doubt if I would ever see her wearing hip hop outfit :P.

Remember Felicity?

I was looking for a reliable supplier of stainless steel drums for a friend who is starting his own business when I landed on this tumblr site with this photo. I miss watching TV series which plot revolves on the simplest but very meaningful love stories such as Felicity. Do you still remember her?

BEN: Do you wanna walk?
FELICITY: No.
BEN: Oh.
FELICITY: The truth is, I can’t be with you like this. I mean, I know I said that I could, but I can’t. I can’t just compromise myself like that. I mean, I’m an emotional person. I feel things, and I need to be able to get upset and talk about how I’m feeling. I mean, that’s just, that’s who I am, and I can’t change it. I don’t want to. And the thing is, you knew that. You knew it, and you still pursued me. Because you want something with me. You just aren’t strong enough to have it. Which… in a way, makes you a coward. And the saddest part is that one day, you’re gonna wake up and you’re gonna realize what you missed and it’ gonna be too late.
BEN: I don’t know what to say.
FELICITY: I know, it’s okay. [gives him a kiss on the cheek & walks away]

Anyway, Drums of Steel offers every kind of steels drums this friend of mine is looking for. I am positive that with the determination my friend is giving to his business launch, this business of him will be a huge success.

gold, silver, platinum

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.

still no gift

DH turned 33 last month and it has already been 2 weeks. Till now, I haven't gotten him any gift, bad bad wifey :P. I do not know what he wants and he does not want me to spend haha! He would love to have a home theater seating but our town home is way too crowded to accommodate a complete home theatre system. He loves home designing and a unique furniture would delight him but I wonder how he would react if I give him that very peculiar book shelf.

Friday Fillins (05.03.10)

And...here we go!

1. Why are you making your life complicated? Simplify, purge, declutter!
2. I want you to take that shopping spree offer and I'll shop with you :P.
3. Put it on my tab, then it will be on my terms.
4. Hope, Pray, Work Hard and see what happens.
5. I could use an extra hand in blogging sometime.
6. Love and then Life.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Mojito and Chips with some friends, tomorrow my plans include HouseChores and Sunday, I want to CHILL and watch Alice in Wonderland!

cheap but reliable.

Are you on the look out for a cheap term life insurance package that is tried and tested, more so comprehensive? Visit WholeSaleInsurance.net to get all the necessary information on term life insurances before you meet your agent. I chanced upon this site as I was researching for a better insurance company as DH is unhappy with the current one that we have. We will make our decision next week and I hope it's final. DH can be very fickle-minded sometimes :P.

HBD miss little photographer :P.

My best friend and I are looking for supplier of a birthday cake similar to the one in the photo. One of our high school friends who is gaga over photography and all Nikon-related stuff is celebrating her 32nd birthday this month. I tried to contact many cake makers and I got an offer from one who can deliver it to their place but too bad the rate is too high. I guess we will just get her more Nikon accessories from Best Buy, her haven. Yeah, she's the only member in the Barkada who is so into gadgets.

the inevitable.

Yes peeps, just a little more guts and urgency, soon I will be taking the inevitable. I must admit I have some sort-of driving anxiety lol! You may call me weird but I share this feeling with a couple of my dear friends, one of whom had no choice and has been driving for over 2 years now. I could drive but I lack the confidence. And yes this time, there is no denying, I really need to be behind the wheels whether I like it or not! We got the admittance letter of DS for big school and it would be a full-day class. It would totally conflict with DH's schedule. I know, it had been more than a year of postponing this and this time there is no way I could postpone it further. Well, not at least before September. So for the past days I have been reviewing online to get ready for the written driving test. Also, DH told me to read reviews particularly on buick lucerne for our 2nd car alternative. We have been frequenting thecarconnection.com for quite some time now for reliable reviews on cars. It would be very impractical for me to take the driving test without getting another car for me to use, you see with DH's erratic schedule, it would be very impossible to share cars with him.

...and this too.

A few hours from now, it will be March. How time flies! I was just blogging about my New Year's resolutions and now, we have reached the 3rd month of the year. And yes, I am still here trying to purge as much documents, files and finish up my to do list before a new month finally comes in. One of the things that I have been procrastinating is finding a good online life insurance as we need to change and upgrade our current package. If only I have a similar working table then it would be easier for me to work and finish what I need to in a day's worth.

Cheers to a happy and blessed March y'all!

part of it.

This is such a beautiful nook. I told dear hubby that when our time comes and we are able to build our own house, I want a walk-in closet all by myself. We currently have a mini-walk-in closet now but I share it with him and it's not funny hee hee. I specifically want to have these boxes and mannequin where I can mix and match my clothes.

Ciao for now, off to check this business card printing site. Have a happy weekend y'all!

how was your V day?

Funny how I end up discovering unique web finds when I was supposed to be looking for something like online GMAT prep kits that DH's cousin needs. Anyways, that is what internet is for, you are lead to different sites and yes, kill some time hee hee.

So how was you Valentines? I got a surprise gift from DH a day before Valentines and I was really surprised as I did not expect for it. Personally, I am not a fan of the occasion but DH who can get very mushy and cheesy at times, do not fail to surprise me with anything.

I saw this valentines-inspired shoes while looking for the GMAT prep kits I told you about, ain't it an interesting pair?

home theme streaming

I know that for the past months, I have been blogging random entries on trivial things from topics ranging from weight loss wand down to answering memes and then some unique furniture finds. It would be easier for me to regularly update my blogs if they were properly streamlined so yes, from now on this blog's entries will be home designs-related, furniture and other arts inspiration.

For starters, let's kick-it-off with these his and hers sink finds. I really want to have this when DH and I build our house. Although I know that I would end up cleaning up DH's sink nevertheless. hee hee.

28 Questions.

1. What’s your name? em.
2. When was the last time you went out? Yesterday, I explored Nordstrom! I love!
3. If you could kiss anyone who would it be? DH.
4. What song are you listening to? watching Banana Split.
5. Who does it remind you of? John Pratts singing random Parokya ni Edgar songs.
6. Last movie you watched? I will re-watch Coco before Chanel tonight, well at least after I research on relacore.
7. Which of your friends live close to you? Ana, my Russian friend.
8. What is your favorite shirt? Pambahay shirts.
9. Do you drive? nope.
10. What did you do yesterday? Lakwatsa.
11. Do you wear contacts or glasses? nope, but I should.
12. Do you trust your friends? my core group, of course!
13. Who was the last person called you? DH's aunt.
14. What (who) annoys you? nothing, thank God.
15. Do you want multiple piercing? nope.
16. Your favorite song in your list? Lovely (Center of the Universe) by Michelle Tumes.
17. Last time you went to the mall? Yesterday.
18. What was the last thing you ate? Paksiw na Pata, Chopsuey and Kettle Chips.
19. Which of your friends would make the best room mate? Any of my closest friends.
20. Last thing you bought? Mrs. Fields cookies.
21. Last vacation you were in? Last month in Vegas.
22. Do people ever spell your name wrong? YES!
23. Who was the last friend you hugged? Ana.
24. Which celebrity are you eye candying? Derek Ramsey period.
25. Which band’s concert would you want to watch? U2.
26. What color are your nails? deep red.
27. Date down a special day for you? May 1, December 26, and every March 11 starting 2007 onwards, it just is our lucky day of each year.
28. In just one word, describe yourself. Cramming!

Victorian.

I chanced upon this photo while I was searching for the perfect face moisturizer for dry skin, yes, my skin is getting drier and drier each day, please Spring, come quick!

Anyways, it reminds me of one of the houses we saw 3 years ago when my folks were hunting for a house to be bought. There are just a few things I love about Victorian-inspired homes but they are not definitely my cup of tea.