Enjoying East Texas!

My husband and I enjoyed are winter travels. Two weeks ago, we were in Hawaii and we just love the tropical weather. We were out most of the time enjoying our time in the park and driving around the Big Island. I guess, spending three months in Hawaii is enough for us to see the beauty of the islands. We were spoiled by the tropical weather and the fresh produce everyday! The people are so nice and very friendly.

Now, we are back in the mainland and enjoying our travels down south. We love the weather here in Texas! It's been one week and five days since we got here and it feels like we already know where to go around. I guess, I owe it to my husband who is the driver and of course to myself who is the navigator! Who could ever imagine that we are back in the state of Texas for the second time?

Tools You Need!

Valentine's Day is coming up! Have you decided which gift you will give to your loved ones? I do! I have been thinking of getting my husband the tools he need for our new house. It would be fun working with him because he's going to use new and nice tools that he needed for installing all the furniture and appliances. I came across the website of Diamond Fasteners where you can get all the tools you need for a certain job.

It would be a good idea as my Valentine's gift for him because he loves installing different electronics at home. He can install anything as long as he got all the tools he needed to work on it. We will be buying new washer and dryer for a new house. This means that I am going to have the newest washer and dryer that I have been eying for a long time. At Diamond Fasteners, they distributes all types of aircraft and aerospace fasteners. You can also find commercial fasteners and electronic hardware for a good quality products, personalized service at the right price. This will be a great Valentine's gift for my husband.

Search Real Property

Last summer (June 2009), our house in Kentucky was sold. It was a stressful year for me and my husband because we are paying double utility bills, insurance and the mortgage payment. The housing market was really down and there are a lot of bank foreclosures and people can hardly get a job. It was a devastated experience. Hopefully, the year of 2010 will be a good luck for us. I have a lot of things to be thankful. We are so lucky that we don't have to pay double bills anymore.

This year, people are looking on a brighter side. They are hoping for a better future for them and for their family. I heard from our previous Realtor that the housing market is going back up. That is a good sign for a better year. Searching a property can be a tiring job but you don't have to stress yourself because there are helpful Realtor that are willing to help you and guide you to get your dream house. If you are in search of real Property Manager in Columbus, get some help. Don't do it all by yourself. You can always compare different houses and get personal advice from your Realtor and it will always be their pleasure to help you get a new home.

Girls Talk: First Date

My first date was taken at Sunflower fast food restaurant, a local fast food in my hometown. It was just a casual date actually, we were just talking about things that we like and we don't like. I was working at Greenwich as a service crew. The first date wasn't that long because we both have to go back to work. We were both working in Greenwich! I was in college at that time and he was too. I can say, that my first date wasn't that memorable as we didn't do that much.

Travel-Bug in Me!

We left our place in Hilo, Hawaii around 6:10 PM. Our newly found friend, Ellen came by and offered help to take us at the airport. Our flight going to Honolulu, Hawaii was around 8:21 PM. Luckily, there were no delays and we were on board on time at Hawaiian Airlines. We landed at Honolulu International Airport around 9:10 PM. While waiting for our flight going to Seattle, I checked my Facebook to see if there's something new about my friends. I can't check my Barn Buddy farm as my BlackBerry Tour doesn't support the Facebook games. Wishing I have an iPhone! Luckily, I have my Nintendo DSi to entertain me.

We boarded around 12:00 AM - our flight going to Seattle. We landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 6:35 AM (Pacific Time). My husband grabbed coffee and a chocolate donut and I got Vanilla Cinnamon Latte and cream cheese Danish at Seattle's Best Coffee. Our flight to Minneapolis will be around 12:30 PM and I am getting tired waiting over. I am irritated, I am tired and I am sleepy! This is the longest layover (about (6 hours) I have ever had. Can't wait for my next trip down South! So excited!

Are You Socially Anxious?

Your Social Anxiety Level: 64%

You have high social anxiety.

You have a pretty serious social phobia, and it effects your life more than you may realize.

It's possible that you've made yourself comfortable by avoiding situations you dread.

But don't be fooled - you still probably need professional help.

Are You Socially Anxious?

The Olympic Medallion

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of iCoke.ca. All opinions are 100% mine.

I always remember my college friend when I am drinking Coca-Cola products. When we were in college, we go to the school canteen and grab something to eat before heading to our next class. I always noticed what drink she will buy. She will always buy coke or water. I asked her why she never tried any other cola products, and she told me that she's patronizing Coca-Cola products because her father works in Coca-Cola Company for a long time. As for my husband, he always likes to drink coke. He likes the taste better than anything else and I can taste the difference. Coke and Sprite is our favorite drinks!

The Coca-Cola Company has been sponsoring many Olympics games for the past years, entertained many people and quenches the thirst of many people all over the world. In fact, it's everybody's favorite drink. Now, Coca-Cola is celebrating the spirit of 2010! As the Olympic Flame passes from torchbearer to torchbearer, join and celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Torch Olympic Relay. When you buy two (2) Coca-Cola 591mL products, you can receive one of three FREE Coca-Cola Collectible Medallion which is exclusively available at Mac's stores. So let your spirit shine and hurry to get this Coca-Cola collectibles!

Friday Five: Last Resorts

Friday Five is a five weekly questions designed to get your neurons firing and your fingers typing. Join us every Friday!

What’s something you wear only when you’re just about out of clean clothes?

• I will still wear the same clothes I wore that is still used but still clean clothes.
  

Who’s someone you hang out with only if nobody else is available?

• My husband! We are always together.
  

What’s something you eat only when the budget is really, really tight?

• Vegetables! It is healthy and I am doing the step-by-step to be a Vegan.
  

Who’s someone you call for help only if you absolutely must?

• My husband, my mother and my sisters!
  

What’s something you’ll watch on television only because it’s slightly better than watching nothing?

• Two and a Half Men! I think it's hilarious compare to any other lame comedy shows.

The Card Machine

When my husband and I started the campground business, we were looking for a reasonable credit card machine that will cater our business needs. Campers usually pay in cash or use their credit card to pay for everything. About 85% use their credit cards and 15% pays cash or check. We pay a huge amount for card processing every month and basically we pay about $650 a month for merchant service charge. Maybe if we look for more options, we can find the best deal in merchant credit card processing services without paying a large amount of money to our merchant company. We can have a bigger savings and we can do a lot with the money we save. When we finished the contract with merchants credit card, we will find a new and cheaper one.

Girls Talk: First Crush

When I was in grade 3, my first crush was Rhynel. We both lived in the same neighborhood. We were playmates and friends. He was my classmate from grade 3, 4 and 5. He was the first honor student when we graduated in Elementary school. Remember the FLAMES? I did it to our names! Guess what was the outcome. We were sweethearts according to FLAMES! Now we are both married, The last time I heard from him? He got kids now and I am a travel-bug together with my husband!

Start a Logo

If you are starting to build your own business, get help from professionals that will create a successful career path for you. In this world, there's a lot of competitions and the only way to attract people to come and patronize your business is when you have a nice business presentation.

Just like in the housing market, there are lots of realty companies that will cater to your needs and will help you find your dream house. Every Realtor have their own ways to catch home buyers attention by simply creating a colorful Real Estate Logos. You know you have come to the right place because they are tested through the years helping home buyers to own a home.

Ten on Tuesday: Year 2010

Here we go! Ten on Tuesday is a lists of ten things about the week's topic. They even tell you next week's topic in advance. So check it out and join Ten on Tuesday!

10 Things You’re Looking Forward to in 2010:

• Buy a new house somewhere in the South
• Experience Mardi Gras in Louisiana
• See the Grand Canyon, visit San Francisco, experience Las Vegas
• Going back to work in the campground
• Summer parties (birthday parties, baby showers and anniversary parties)
• Save more money
• Vacation in the Philippines
• Spend time with my mother and sisters
• Attend Ateneo Fiesta
• Spend the Holidays in the Philippines

Personalized Phone Cases

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Pexagon Technology. All opinions are 100% mine.

Last September 2009, I got a new phone - BlackBerry Tour. My husband keeps on bugging me to get a new phone that we can use for our travels. I told him, I was already contented with our phone at home since my friends are calling me in our home phone. I guess I was just too lazy to give out a new phone number plus starting all over again in my phone book to store their names (friends) and their phone numbers.

This year 2010, a hot new product that offer style and protection for your Apple iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. It is available in multiple colors, different styles and you can personalize it for free! How cool is that? For $5, you can get your choice of personalized Apple & BlackBerry cases They also offer free shipping on all your orders. Super cool to start the year 2010!

Start your year right with fabulous phone cases. Treat your iPhones with resilient soft silicone rubber or plastic exterior, or give your BlackBerry phones a new look cases that comes in the silicone design where you can engraved the backside of the case. You can order one case, engrave a logo or your name and have it shipped for $5! It's a great deal to personalized your phone case.

Cases available for the following BlackBerry Smartphones:
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000
BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630

Cases available for the following Apple models:
iPhone 3G/3Gs
iPod touch 2nd Generation

Manic Monday #195

What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid?

::: Not waking up early for school. My mom will always yell at me so I will be up for school. :::

Which is your wish that is not yet fulfilled?

::: My Apple iPod! I wish I will get it this month of this coming Valentine's Day, then I will shut up! :::

If you have to choose a movie title for your life story, what would that be?

::: Confessions of a Travel Bug! :::

Join us here!

PhotoHunt 194: Lick

Photo Scavenger Hunt is about posting a photo. A theme will be given each week on Saturday. Post a photo that best represents the theme. New and old photos welcome. Leave a link in the comments.

My pink cotton candy

I remember this photo when we went to Nashville, Indiana for their mini fair (year 2008). We went to Nashville, Indiana and went looking around town where they have so many collectible shops and they call it like a "little Gatlinburg" in Tennessee.

Friday Five: Newness

Friday Five is a five weekly questions designed to get your neurons firing and your fingers typing. Join us every Friday!

What’s something that’s better when the newness has worn off?

• That you can still use it as a house thing.
  

What’s something you already own that could stand to be replaced by the newer version?

• My cellphone! I want an iPhone, please!
  

What’s something that was better before someone made it “new and improved?”

• Video games and all electronic gadgets! I love it!
  

Of geographic locations whose names begin with the word “new,” which seems like the most interesting place to visit?

• New York and New Jersey! I will someday!
  

On what date will 2010 no longer feel like the new year?

• Maybe after the Valentine's Day.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year too all of you! May this year 2010 be a good one for all of us. Let's celebrate with so much love and generosity within our hearts. God bless you all!