It's really great because the past couple of days have been cooler than the usual ... that means we don't use the electric fans as much! It has been raining more than the usual, too, and I think it's great since that means that I wouldn't need to water the plants! LOL.
But seriously, I am loving this cooler weather ... I just hope that our summer wouldn't be so hot. It would be nice if we can go somewhere cooler this summer (if it's really that humid and hot); maybe go home to the province, perhaps?
We'll see ... :)
When my sister left the country to work abroad, we used to call her because we didn't have a computer (and internet connection), then. So, we purchased phone cards at a local telecommunications office; usually, though, it was my sister who did the calling since getting a phone card there was much easier. She said that it was relatively cheaper, too.
Then my aunt went to live abroad, and since she and my mom were quite close, communication between them never stopped. I remember my aunt calling almost every week and then she and my mom would talk for what seemed like hours! I tell you, those phone cards were really a blessing for them ... until now, whenever my aunt calls, they still talk on the phone for hours! :)
Then my aunt went to live abroad, and since she and my mom were quite close, communication between them never stopped. I remember my aunt calling almost every week and then she and my mom would talk for what seemed like hours! I tell you, those phone cards were really a blessing for them ... until now, whenever my aunt calls, they still talk on the phone for hours! :)
We're waiting for our yellow cab pizza right now and I believe that it's almost an hour since I last called them ... oh well. They did say that the order will take around 45mins to an hour to arrive. An hour! Oh well ... if I really didn't like their pizza I would never order a delivery from them!
Anyway, about that video ... well, was browsing through YouTube and found this ... Perry Como's And I Love You So. I've listened to Helen Reddy's rendition, and also the one sung by Don McClean. I must admit, I liked both Helen Reddy's and Perry Como's versions. :)
Am getting hungry ... hope the pizza's coming now!
I have never really thought about it much, but getting additional money from your existing home is possible. If you are a retiree and you feel that your home is too big for you, then maybe downsizing to a smaller home (but within the same vicinity) can make you a nice profit. That is certainly a possibility that is available to most homeowners and maybe they won't be needing Homeowner Loans. But of course, for some people who have developed some attachments to their home of ten years (or longer), this might not be a very good option. It is actually a personal decision. I just never thought that possible, until I read about that here in the internet.
My parents are retired now, and if they are the only ones living in our house it would really be too big for them. It's a good thing that some of my sisters and their family still live with them, so the house is just enough for them all. The house serves as the place where we hold our reunions also, so it fits all of us when we go and visit them. I guess the house is a warmer place because of the many memories it has witnessed so far. :)
My parents are retired now, and if they are the only ones living in our house it would really be too big for them. It's a good thing that some of my sisters and their family still live with them, so the house is just enough for them all. The house serves as the place where we hold our reunions also, so it fits all of us when we go and visit them. I guess the house is a warmer place because of the many memories it has witnessed so far. :)
Yup, have finally decided to get this one. I know, I know ... I have been saying this for the longest time (about getting a dslr), but I have finally decided to get this one. Know why it took me such a long time to decide? Simple, really: the price! LOL. Actually, the size deterred me at first, too ...
DSLRs costs more than the point and shoot cameras and since this is a major cash-out for me, I had to take time to decide. I guess that after this purchase it will be about five years before I get to buy another newer model! hahaha ...
*picture courtesy of dpreview.com
One of my childhood friends have always wanted to live abroad and when she was given the chance to work at an embassy which was located outside the country, she immediately took the chance. Things weren't really that great in the beginning since she had to adjust to a lot of things, like the different language and culture. But still, she persisted and eventually settled down. She has since had a divorce, though, and switched different jobs. I know it must have been hard for her at times, living in a foreign country with a kid. But since she had always wanted to live in France, she continued living there.
Every now and then we chat online and she has even invited me to stay at her place when I do decide to take a vacation in Paris! She said that if we schedule it just right she might be able to take a leave of absence from her work and show us around the place. She has been living there for around twenty years now, and I'm sure she's familiar with the best places to visit!
Tours in Paris are being advertised in the internet and I must say, it's really inviting! Now if only my family and I will be able to save enough money for a Paris vacation! :)
Every now and then we chat online and she has even invited me to stay at her place when I do decide to take a vacation in Paris! She said that if we schedule it just right she might be able to take a leave of absence from her work and show us around the place. She has been living there for around twenty years now, and I'm sure she's familiar with the best places to visit!
Tours in Paris are being advertised in the internet and I must say, it's really inviting! Now if only my family and I will be able to save enough money for a Paris vacation! :)
A college friend of mine was sent to London for an education grant and I must say, she really loved it there! She said that the people in the university were really nice and helpful, including the ones where she lived (which was a bit far from the university). She said that she had to buy a car since it was much more convenient for her. Parking London area was a bit of a problem, though. I mean her apartment was a bit small and she had no garage. Know what she did? She asked a friend there if she can park her car at their place! It was a good thing that her friend consented, or else owning a car would really be a problem for her.
It's a good thing that you can rent parking spaces these days, though. Yup, that's really true and much safer than leaving your car outside and unprotected! I bet the thieves will have a fun time choosing which car to steal! Even if your car is equipped with an alarm some car thieves know what to do to disable it; so better be safe: place it in a garage! You'll be able to sleep much better, too, knowing that you car is safe, and is sure to be around the next day! :)
It's a good thing that you can rent parking spaces these days, though. Yup, that's really true and much safer than leaving your car outside and unprotected! I bet the thieves will have a fun time choosing which car to steal! Even if your car is equipped with an alarm some car thieves know what to do to disable it; so better be safe: place it in a garage! You'll be able to sleep much better, too, knowing that you car is safe, and is sure to be around the next day! :)
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