Currently…

Currently

watching: Season finales of all shows I regularly watch – TVD, Grey’s, Scandal, Beauty and the Beast, Glee – etc. etc.

reading: Matthew is currently reading Les Miserables. I’ve yet to read a book this month. (I read YES! Magazine though)

listening: Bruno Mars’ Unorthodox Jukebox

eating: Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter (Crunchy)

drinking: Water. Softdrinks are banned from the house already. But we do drink soda when we are outside.

enjoying: Viber with friends. Party planning. Wedding planning.

thinking: About school expenses, school-related stuff and classes coming sooner than expected.

loving: The weather. It is starting to cool down. Afternoon rainshowers are great too.

wondering: If I will get paid this week. (Story of my life – I can actually count past my two hands the number of times I have said it out loud in this blog)

creating: Some really nice Project Life spreads….in my head.

wanting: Some respite to the stressful times. But as Kissinger said,  “A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure.” Some good will come out of this. I am choosing to keep the faith.

Happy Thoughts

1. Martha’s art and crafts party
2. The overwhelming love and support from family and friends
3. Viber
4. Trader Joe’s Speculoos Crunchy Cookie Butter
5. Iron Man 3 with Lolo
6. Red Velvet Pancakes
7. Doting Grandparents
8. The kids’ Mother’s Day gifts
9. Winning 30 pieces of Washi tapes from Bee Happy (Facebook)
10. Planning for my sister’s wedding

What to Do in Online Dating Chat Rooms

Online dating chat rooms can be a lot of fun. You meet a lot of people, and many of them have the same interests as you do. When you find an online dating chat room, keep these tips in mind.

#1: Be Friendly
Everyone in the chat room wants to meet people. If you enter the chat room with a positive attitude, you’ll have a better chance of meeting people just like you. Say hello to people, join in the conversation, and just be yourself.

#2: Avoid Bad People
There’s always a bad apple or two in a group. Do your best to avoid them because you don’t need to deal with them when you have some many other people you can have fun with online. As soon as someone rubs you the wrong way, cease communication with him or her, and move on.

#3: Stay Away from Debates
When you first meet someone, it’s not customary to debate controversial topics. This is true even if you can’t date someone that has a different perspective than you. Get to know someone first, and then ease into the controversy. That way you have a good foundation to discuss these topics and if you end up agreeing on them it will make an already good relationship better.

#4: Take Breaks from It
It can be easy to become obsessed with online dating chat rooms. Try to take breaks from it though. It will give you time to have a life that you can then report back on when you come back to the chat room. It will give you a balance, and you’ll love the experience much more.

#5: Bring Up Topics
While it’s easy to just respond to people, bringing up topics to discuss can be a good way to get people to take interest in you. Talk about the news, local events, and anything else that interests you.

Chat Rooms Are as Much Fun as You Make It
Chat rooms for 50 and over can be a lot of fun because all of the people in them are about the same age. Many people have the same interests, memories, and experiences from life. This can make you smile, laugh, and enjoy life again.

Advantages of Vinyl Windows

When you install vinyl windows in your house, you are making an investment that is sure to pay off. Vinyl windows have many advantages and are very beneficial for home use. Some of the benefits of installing the best vinyl windows denver in your house are improved strength and life, easy and quick installation, wide range of choices, obviation of painting or staining, economical value and the ability to save on the amount spent on heating and cooling.

One of the biggest reasons that people purchase vinyl windows is their affordability. Comparing these to other products, it is easy to see that they simply cost less. This is due to their ability to be made very quickly and without a lot of labor involved in the process. Even hard to size or very large openings can be easily covered without a lot of cost in the process. Most homeowners want an affordable option and this is one of the best on the market for that reason.

Vinyl windows are highly durable and also allow you to cash up by saving a large amount of money by reducing your electricity bills. This is made possible thanks to the property of these windows to retain heat that is generated by a heater in the room and preventing it from escaping the room by being a good insulator. Conversely, it also keeps the heat out during the summers and maintains the room temperature lesser than the temperature outside.

What Happened in April?

We are 4 again.  #squaready

We are complete again, after being incomplete for the first half of April.
*April 2013*

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
Books:
Aggie: Silver Lining Playbook
Matthew: He has been reading some John Green books lately.
He also has done so much research about cigar reviews, effects of smoking and second hand smoke and cancer.

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
Movies:
JLC and Sarah G – It Takes a Man and a Woman
TV Series:
Game of Thrones
The Voice
Matthew started watching The Big Bang Theory

What special days did I celebrate and how?
Holy Week
Mama Diva
Matthew won in the NSPC in Ormoc.
Joaqui’s 7th Birthday
My sister Abbie graduated from her Master’s degree and got engaged.

What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
It was hospital month for all of us – we got ourselves checked!
Martha got diagnosed with Primary Complex (recurrence)
My Dad is really not doing well too. Please pray for him.

What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
Watched Mama Diva together
We went to Padre Pio Church for the first time as a thanksgiving for Matthew’s victory.
Martha rode the MRT for the first time (visited Lolo in the hospital).
The kids went on vacation with my in-laws for a few days.
Divilandia shopping for party effects for Martha’s birthday!

What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
Cafe France
*Hospital Food
Pancake House’s Red Velvet Pancakes
Martha loved green mango shake!

What were my family’s accomplishments this month?
This month goes to Matthew’s sole accomplishment – you can read all about it here.