Looking Forward to Another Year

Few days more and it’s gonna be another year for us all which makes me oh so positively excited of what the coming year will be. Of course it’s always nice to hope for something better, something new and some surprises. With that in thought I’m thinking of giving new year gifts to my loved ones like sterling silver cuff to husband, some little gifts for my kids, sister and Mom. 

I’m always positive that a new year brings hope and good tidings and I’m going to make this year worth my while, give my family with quality time, spend more in vacation and devote more time in our church activities. This year will change my daughter’s life too as she’s going to step another ladder in her life. She’ll graduate from secondary school and will enter college life in June. She’ll enter another milestone and another step to reaching her dreams…that of being an Interior Designer in the future.

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My Daughter’s Career Goals and Dreams

For our new dark wood sofa bought last week we’re thinking of some nice couch cushions for extra cushion when we need replacement for the current one. As for now we’re happy with the Safari designs on our sofa which actually got our interest when we saw the sofa. It blended beautifully with the black wood furniture and harmonizes with the light peach color of our wall. We bought a golden shining curtain to enhance the new furniture and we’re contented about it. 

Our house is a huge one and the size, color and style of the new sofa and curtain enhances the home classic beauty. How I love to do interior design on our own house and it seems that my eldest daughter inherited it. She’s taking up Interior Design in college next year and she’s very excited about it. She has always been a fanciful one with design ideas and fashionable also so I think the course befits her and her personality also. I’m hoping and praying that she’ll reach her dreams and goals in life with a good and hopeful attitude in life.

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Thinking of Birthday Gift for My Daughter

My daughter will turn 15 next month and as early as now she’s thinking of what she’ll ask me for her birthday. The other day she smiled at me and asked if I could buy her a new badminton racket of her favorite brand. Since it’s kind of expensive she told me that she’ll share in the expenses so I will not be burdened as I will also spend some on our family night out together. I love my kids for thinking of my budget and not putting any pressure on me when they want something. I know that they will grow up with a good management on their financial with an attitude like that. Anyway she’s also thinking if she should be replacing her one-year old guitar or adding one because her elder sister wants to play alongside her most of the times. She also saw the epiphone dr-100 at musicians friend and love the look and how it’s nicely crafted. She loves the mahogany color, the total look of the guitar and the quality as well.

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Brings Out the Best of Our Home

Many people now are happy with their extra money from their bonuses and searching for new furniture to buy for the incoming New Year. My sister has bought for our house a new dark wooden sofa that fits our house so well. It has an elegant black color that brought out the classic look of the house. It complements our home interiors and befits the wall and flooring as well. 

As our living room now is a nicer place to rest and entertain visitors we’re now looking at some studio monitor stands for our future home theater and studio which we plan to have next year. I love buying home decors and furniture because it brings out the old classic beauty of the house and enhances whatever present décor we have. Our simple is not a grand one but it’s an old house that has the sweetest memories of my childhood and family gatherings.

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Music that Help Me in Writing Creative Thoughts

When I work at night I want a good music on my background to help me think of creative ideas on my writing tasks. It’s very important to me as I only have time at night to write so I should make the most of it. I love listening to Christian music and those with only instruments playing in the background like using saxophone and piano. 

I have some collections of this music which has been a favorite in the past and I always wonder at the clarity of the tone when I play it. I’m thinking if they have used selmer reference 54 tenor in their complete ensemble of instruments because the sound and tones are superb. Music makes me work at peace and can make me think of better things to write.

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Affordable Shop for the Family’s Printing Needs

I can really smell vacation now with barely two days before we go to the coolest place in town. We’re now preparing clothes and necessities for a 5-day fellowship vacation stay in Baguio and we’re all excited about it. Meanwhile as excited as we are we cannot forget the kids’ remaining printable for school as they need to submit some papers before their December holiday school break. I just wish I could order them online at www.zooprinting.com but I’m running out of time as we need them this day. 

We figured out that printing them in our own printer will cost us more than if we have them done in our favorite printing shop where we also have discounts for our printing requirements. It’s also a two blocks away from the house so it’s convenient and very accessible to us. Even my young grade schooler can go to them for his own school paper works all by himself because it’s very near the house and the owners know us well. I just love how they print our papers and graphics with very affordable rates.

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Facing Life’s Problems

With the present economic crisis in the country especially in the areas devastated by earthquake and typhoon you will not be surprised if you see a person trying to escape from the reality of life. People differ in facing challenges and problems in life. Some may have successfully overcome but others cannot. It depends on the state of their mind, emotional stability, psychological status and how strong their faith in God. 

I’ve known some who seek the help of their doctors to treat the early signs of depression and were prescribed to take medicines like cymbalta duloxetine. But for some who don’t have the money for a treatment or have a mind disorder due to anxiety they resort to addiction. They find it so easy to succumb to drugs than face their problems. They should turn to God for strength and guidance.

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Organizing Your Home Clutter and Tidbits

When you want your home organized to bits you need to design your cabinet the way you want your things kept. It’s better if you can plan its size, shape and the compartments inside to accommodate your small bits and pieces. It’s not easy if you will not have it customized and it’s not going to be spacious if you don’t put it in your walls. I’ve experienced buying too many cabinets for the kitchen which later turned into a room of cabinets that occupies the whole of my kitchen. 

When I learned how to organize my things it made me understand the value of designing your specific needs and requirements. Well you should also choose the right materials and accessories for it to look stylish and durable as well. Adding high quality lid stay would help in cabinet doors and in any other furniture you need to use with steel lid. Better planning and organization of things makes a better and clutter-free home.

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Training Daughter In Doing School Papers

My daughter has plenty of projects even though holiday is very near. They also have a 40-page story paper due for submission next month after the vacation. Since they’re already teens they do their own assignments and I just help them with reviewing what they wrote and give them tips on how they can do it better. I want them to understand what they’re doing and to be creative as well. They excel in doing graphics and we just get some Brochure Printing Services when they’re finished with their work. 

It’s sometimes cheaper to let others do the printing than print them on our own as our inks are more expensive. I’m amazed at how the students now can make a real artistic and stylish work out of the simple materials they have. They also cope best with high technology gadgets when doing their assignments and projects. That’s the perk of high tech innovations.

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Preparation of Family Needs for Vacation

I wish I have more time to sort out my things to decide what to wear on our incoming vacation. I listed out all things to prepare one by one by categories of clothes, toiletries, foodies, gadgets, accessories and some other needs. I had it done in table form with my family members for each column listing what they need to bring in details. Since my kids learned early in life how to pack clothes they know now what they should wear on fellowship and how many should they bring including extras for unexpected mishap. 

I instructed my daughters specifically not to forget their delicate essentials. I told them to bring more than what they would need for 5 days just in case we extend another day. While we’re sorting out our things they asked if I should bring Sexy Panties they saw on commercial ads and I laughed as I’m not that fond of wearing such things except when I’m still single. Anyway I’m positive that even though I’m so busy I can find time to finally pick my needed clothes and pack them before we go two days from now. I’m just busy as a bee for now and I’ll just do it at dawn so I’ll be relaxed in thinking that I’m ready for our vacation.

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