Archive For November, 2007

Weather proofing the windows

By | November 13, 2007

DB was so busy yesterday with his last minute winterizing the house.  Since we will be leaving soon, he busted his butt to get the windows winterized for winter.  I came home from my walk, helped him a little and went into my office and grabbed my camera.  I took the picture below and immediately [...]

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Done for the week, month!

By | November 13, 2007

I’m done for the week.  No work till December 11th.  Yeehah!!!!  I was dying to get out of work this afternoon.  As soon as the clock hit 2 pm, I wanted to leave, but I couldn’t, I was working on running the applicant flow reports for next year’s affirmative action plans.  Of course, when you [...]

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Stupid rodents under the sink!

By | November 13, 2007

I was cleaning the house this afternoon after I got home from work.  I started mopping the kitchen floor and thought I should clean cabinet under the sink.  I pulled the trash can out and some of the bottle of cleaners.  When I moved the giant container of Dawn (dish liquid) to the right, low [...]

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Need new mailbox

By | November 13, 2007

We live in a neighborhood that was established in the early 1960s or early.  The even numbered houses’ mailboxes are across the street, standing next to the other mailboxs of the neighbors’ across.  I can see these mailboxes are quite old.  There are some that are newer, and some are brand new.  Our mailbox is [...]

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PhotoHunt: Flexible

By | November 10, 2007

  This week’s theme is Flexible.  I can’t find anything that is really flexible except for this phone cord.  This phone has been with us since 1999 and is still ticking.  The cord can be stretched out at least 6 - 8 feet.  But the sad thing is we don’t use it that often unless the [...]

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I want a trip to NYC

By | November 9, 2007

Christmas is around the corner.  I am already thinking of what to get for presents.  I asked DB what  he wants, he said he is not sure.  I asked SD and BF, they too said they are not sure.  For me, it would be nice if I can received a New York CityPass for my Christmas [...]

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It’s Friday!

By | November 9, 2007

TGIFF!!  One more week and we will be sitting in the flying cattle car.  I still have not pack my clothes or anything  that I want to bring along.  What are in the luggages now?  They are all stuff that I have bought for my family and friends.  It looks a lot.  I am hoping [...]

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Blogging helps to pay the bills

By | November 9, 2007

I started this blog almost a year ago.  I have enjoyed it very much which I guess made me more of a busybody, too, from reading other bloggers’ blogs!  The best of all reason is I get paid for blogging.  I started to blog for money in July of this year and I cannot say it is an easy task.  [...]

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Save money with Coupon Chief

By | November 9, 2007

Who does not like shopping??  I for one loves to shop.  Shopping can be my full time job if it is achievable for us.   I have done all my shopping for my trip home next week.  I thought of buying more and was about to when I did some checking on Northwest Airlines and found out per [...]

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Vacation in France

By | November 8, 2007

I was having a chat with my friend in the restaurant and our conversation went on to places to go for vacations.  I told her I would love to travel to Europe, the entire Europe including the Scandinavian countries, too.  She used to be a tour guide and has conducted numerous tours to Europe: England, France, [...]

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The right recipe

By | November 7, 2007

Db and I were having our dinner this evening, his cellphone beeped notifying him of a text message in his Inbox.  As usual he ignores anyone who calls or text us at this time of the day.  It’s our time.  We finished dinner and dishes, I was getting ready to give the boys their evening [...]

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Eliminate aches and pains with a Swiss ball

By | November 7, 2007

Since I sort of wrecked my knees from all the years of running, I am itching to run again especially the weather turned colder.  Pretty soon the snow will fly and that is when I yearn to run the hiking trails.  I have used ice packs for my injured knees but it is not helping [...]

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I’m a recluse~

By | November 7, 2007

You Are An Introvert! You’re not necessarily anti-social, but you do tend to need a lot of alone time. You tend to think before you talk, which doesn’t make you the loudest person in the room. While you aren’t outgoing, you are a good listener – and you tend to be a loyal friend. And [...]

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Payday loans

By | November 7, 2007

Do you need quick cash in between your paychecks?  Waiting for the next paycheck can be gruelling sometimes especially if you get paid once a month.  If you need cash in between your paychecks to pay bills, go on vacation, pay for home improvement needs or medical needs, you might need to consider Payday Loans or cash [...]

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Home lightings

By | November 6, 2007

Db’s former coworker, Colby and his family will be moving to their brand spanking new home in December.  He bought a piece of land by Hastings and build their two-storey home with a three-car garage and a tool shed.  They have sent invites out for a house warming for the end of December, 28th to be [...]

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