2009 — Loving More

missing my new found friends

December 12, 2009 By admin

I missed my new found friends. I think it’s been six months since the last time I saw them. They are an overseas Filipino worker based in New York City. The eldest is a nurse and the second one is a Physician. They are actually my landlady months ago and miles away from my current place.

The house that we rented is not an apartment. There is only one available room that hubby and I used. But, we are allowed to use all the amenities inside including the phone, cable, internet and all. They do that on purpose because they are not after the monthly rent they just want somebody to man the house with their helper.

Since I missed them, I left them a message in friendster, which I instantly received a reply. They have been good and both are single. They told me to visit them and joke around that joke that they will get me hotel reservation new york. They never knew how difficult it is to visit them especially getting a visa. I just replied that in the future I will visit them. But, I can’t promise when. Hehehe!

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happy 2nd blogversary

December 12, 2009 By admin

Yepey! Belated happy second blogversary to this blog. Time fly so fast, I never even noticed that I have been updating this blog for two years. For that reason, I will celebrate in a simple way. Probably I will cook a good meal tonight to share with hubby.

However, I don’t have a single blog. Aside from this I have other blogs that will also celebrate their blogversary the next few days. If I will celebrate the anniversary of each blog, then I would probably bloat. Good thing there are fat burners to help me.

Despite that fact, I still have to be mindful of the things I eat. I might jeopardize my long-term weight loss goal. I have been working on it for a long time now and see a little progress. Mind you it’s only little meaning any time I will reverse that progress if I get careless.

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Bodyweight Training

December 11, 2009 By admin

Bodyweight Training In conclusion it is really true that our lives are far too busy and hectic, so that it’s only with great effort that we can find the time to see to our health as well. This would probably explain why those of us that mostly need exercise don’t even have a gym subscription. All is not lost, though, offering a very intense workout routine for gents that require only 15 minutes and some will power. That is weight training but not quite, since this particular routine doesn’t even require weights to return the results it promises. Instead, it implies the man use his own bodyweight for both exercises that make it up. Since the routine itself lasts no longer than a quarter of an hour, it means it leaves no room for breaks or breathers: everything is at maximum intensity and this is precisely why it works so well.

Spider-Man Push-Up also works, which is like a regular push-up but with one of the legs bent. Assume the classic pushup position with your legs straight and your abs tight. As you lower your body, bend your right leg and rotate your right knee outward until it’s outside your right elbow. Don’t drag your foot, and try not to allow your torso to rotate. Return to the starting position and repeat, pulling your left knee to your left elbow. Do eight reps per side.

For the best results, men should alternate between the sets of each for 15 minutes without stopping.

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GMAT facts

December 11, 2009 By admin

While searching the web for requirements to apply for a master degree in business administration, I found gmat as one. What is it by the way? The truth is this is the first time I’ve heard about it. Why is that so? Well, the reason is simple; this is mostly applicable in the U.S., Canadian, and European business school MBA programs.

The GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (or GMAC) and required for admission to most U.S., Canadian, and European business school MBA programs. The results can be used for admission to business PhD program as well.

GMAT is a standardized test that helps business schools evaluates applicant’s skills. It also allows them to compare applicants from different backgrounds according to the same numerical scale. This does not test any specific knowledge in business or other subjects. Instead, it measures the applicant’s mental intelligence” such as basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing and the ability to make decisions under time pressure

Along with the undergraduate grades, the score on the GMAT is the deciding factor whether or not the business school will accept the applicant. For that matter, it is important to take the necessary GMAT prep. The key to studying for the test is to start early. Applicants have the option to review their basic math and writing skills. They must purchase practice test to help them refreshed their memories. There are GMAT online preparation course to help them study.

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preparing for my b-day party

December 5, 2009 By admin

It’s been days since I last updated this blog. Well, I get busy and lazy preparing for a party, my party. Actually, I don’t intend to hold this party. But, dad already invited some of my relatives and I don’t want to embarrass him. I was then forced to deal with it.

Preparing and planning about it, is a bit tiring. Hubby wants to make it perfect and I just want simple. I want to cook the food and he wants to just hire a caterer. The discussion goes on and on. We really have to agree in the middle or choose the best that suits. Whatever I say, it seems like he is not listening and I have no say on it. So, I let him choose everything. Yet, in the end I still got to decide whether to continue or not.

It’s a little crazy and that makes me feel lazy. One thing is sure, I have to copy most of my personal pictures and place it on free online backup. That way, I will have ample amount of space for shots during the party day.

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Jolie Don’t Like Obama?

November 29, 2009 By admin

Jolie Don't Like Obama According to the news, Angelina Jolie was reaping praises from the media after the word got out that she and Brad Pitt contributed with approximately $6.4 million to charity this year. Today, she’s again tabloid fodder because she secretly hates President Barack Obama for not sharing the same views as her on the measures that need to be implemented for progress.

As the actress sees it, Obama is actually mostly trying to get people’s attention away from what’s really important with the help of rather cheap tactics. Moreover, her opinions as regards the President and the measures he’s taken so far have often made it so that she and partner Brad Pitt, an outspoken Obama supporter, have repeatedly gotten into heated arguments.

Her political views often clash with that of Brad, and the fight a lot precisely because both are committed to what they believe and can hardly accept that someone else could also be right. They get in nasty arguments all the time about it. She doesn’t respect Brad when it comes to politics, but in the end, this won’t tear them apart, reportedly by close friend of the couple.

On a brighter note, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s charitable efforts got a lot of positive media the other day, when it emerged they had donated over $6 million to several causes they have supported throughout the years. Of these, $2 million went to Global Health, $1 million to Human Rights Watch, $1 million to Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, $500,000 to the Armed Services YMCA of the US Army, $50,000 to the Springfield, Missouri Public Schools, and $1 million for several projects in Cambodia.

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reminiscing my math difficulties

November 28, 2009 By admin

I guess there are just people who are blessed with good skills in terms of solving Math problems. Well, I don’t belong to that league of people. The truth is, I have difficulties in my Math subject ever since sixth grade. I wasn’t able to practice properly that is why my problem persist until I reached second year college. It was the time where I got a grade of 71 in prelim and 70 in midterms and the passing grade is 75. That is the most dreaded time of my school life history.

I freaked out on what to do. I can’t afford to get a failing grade especially that I have plans to apply for a scholarship the following year. I talked about my problem to my guidance councilor and she told me to get tutor help that can help me get the right Math answers. And so I did. I finished the course with a 75 in my final grade. Not so good, but at least I passed. Although I did not pass the scholarship because of that, I am still happy I will not retake the subject.

Now my sister is facing the same problem. But, the solution is so simple. With the help of technology, she can get help in the web. As far as Math word problems is concern, there are online algebra tutor that can help. There are companies like TutorVista a leading online tutoring company in the world, specializing in helping students get through their difficulties. Some companies offer an incredible unlimited monthly tutoring package for all subjects that students can as much as they want, whenever they need it. This tutoring is available 24X7 so there is no time to waste. And students have the ability to choose their own convenient time.

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