Her Creative Side

My Sweetie is really very creative. Well, I am not patronizing her. I am just amazed on how she does things.

Every Christmas since we got married, she would send out Christmas cards to family and friends which she made herself.

Here is this year's card that she sent out early this month.

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Cleaning Time

It’s not officially Winter yet but it feels like it. The crazy weather, the allergies, the sickness and the whole 9-yards that go with the changing season is all around me. And I have very little time in my hand now do play around so I need to really get ready with my fall cleaning before winter sacked me up.

So this weekend I planned to try the “air duct cleaning do it yourself” because I need to make sure that the air ducts are clear of debris so air can circulate properly for ventilation. I check out The Steam Team online and they offer an impressive house cleaning systems that can guarantee a total top of the line headache-proof cleaning system. I checked out some furniture cleaning tips too like their fabric upholstery cleaning Austin and I am just so happy that I am motivated enough to really take the next level in cleaning my house.

Well, I woke up to a wintery morning this day after Thanksgiving. Winter is almost here and there is no way I can take things easy. I need to prepare my home now and I do need help from The Steam Team. Wink*

Gold Panning is Over

I's been a while since I last wrote here. Aside from a few "guest posts" every not too often, my blogging really took a back seat because My Sweetie is now working on weekends too. Well, if she is not home on weekends I rather not be home too and blogging [I took a weekend job too and I hang out with some friends when I was not working]. And besides I really spent the whole summer gold panning which reminds me that I should have posted a lot of interesting blogs if I wasn't too lazy to do so. Well, what else is new? [I can hear My Sweetie saying]

Okay, so gold panning is over folks because the river is too cold to dredge now. I will not brave it for hypothermia's sake because I have big plans for next summer.

Summer is long gone and it is now fall... it's time for Deer Hunting season... which starts TODAY!

Putting together my own home gym

Guest post written by Rob Sommers

One thing that I really miss about college, besides all the fun that I had, was that the student rec center on campus was open 24 hours a day. That really helped me out because a lot of times my busy schedule with business school classes and studying meant that I would only have time to work out late at night or really early in the morning before my classes. Now it's tough to find regular gyms that have hours like that, which has kept me from exercisign a lot lately. So I'm workiing on putting together my own gym at home.

I looked up some stuff about home gyms with my DIRECT TV internet and got a lot of information about what kind of equipment people typically put in them. But then I was thinking that maybe I could hire someone to design one for me.

Either way, I sat down and thought about the equipment that I would want and need for my home gym. I knew that I definitely want a set of hand weights and a tread mill because those are the things that I always use when I go to the gym.

Awesome Scrubs

According to Wifey, one of the reasons why she found the medical or health profession fascinating is the scrubs. I don’t really get it, to be honest with you. But I have to admit that my wife has valid reason for saying that. And to debate about this topic is like picking a fight. LOL

Anyway, my eldest daughter works as a care giver in one of the Home Care centers and wifey got her some scrub uniform for Christmas present and she was ecstatic. She said that is so far the best and most fashionable women scrubs. I still don’t understand. It’s just a uniform. Does it have to be fashionable? Oh well, again, I don’t want to pick a fight with both my wife and my daughter. So I just let them be happy and talk about scrubs.

Given the situation and that account, I also got her a couple of scrub uniforms on her birthday and all of a sudden I was the best Dad in the world. Ah women… you cannot really understand them. But so far, I really suspect that the reason is because those scrubs are the best scrubs there is in the market.

Miss my Sweetie

I was busy working on a new project for couple of weeks now and it's almost done. I have only a few more hours to finish up on the wall and will move on to the next project, hopefully.

Weekends is here and just like any other weekends of summer, I will be spending it again up Byron at the Swift River, gold panning hoping to find my nuggets.

Last weekend, I brought my boy with me. We did have a good time except on some occasions where he got bored and gave me a hard time.

My Sweetie has no time to go gold panning with me anymore since she also works on weekends now. Oh how I miss her in the camp. Now I need to set up the tent, cook meals, sort the rocks out, and all other stuff - all by myself. It was indeed great to have an extra pair of hands. And I was so sorry for giving her a hard time each time we went gold panning because I was being such a jerk sometimes.

Now I will go up Byron alone again.

BINGO!

Guest post written by Sue Yance

Every Wednesday night I go and play BINGO with some of my friends. It’s kind of a tradition and we always sit in the same spot out of habit. Where I sit, I always have my back turned to the caller. This wasn’t much of a problem for a long time because I could hear him just fine.

But in the past couple of months it’s been getting harder and harder for me to hear the caller so I have to stay turned a little bit in my seat or turn around after each number is called so that I can see which one is lit up on the board.

This was getting annoying to me and my friends mentioned that it was starting to wreck their concentration. So I knew I better do something about it or I’d hear about if from them every week.

I found some miracle hearing aids reviews that seemed pretty good and some miracle ear hearing aid prices that I thought were in my budget. I think I’m going to go and get some later this week so I can keep outperforming my friends.

Finding Tickets For Streetlight Manifesto

Contributed by Milford Woods

Streetlight Manifesto is a ska band from New Jersey that was formed in 2003, after lead singer and songwriter Tomas Kalnoky left his previous band Catch 22. They released their debut cd Everything Goes Numb on August 26, 2003. The 12 track cd was the first full length offering from the band after their four track demo was released only a year earlier. The album deals with subjects relating to suicide, literature and existentialism, and social out casts. Much of the cd makes reference to Keasby NIghts, a cd that was released by Thomas before he departed Catch 22.

In November of 2007 Streetlight released their second cd titled Somewhere in the Between. Two of the tracks, We Will Fall Together and Would You Be Impressed, were notable as they were the first two music videos produced by Streetlight. As an added bonus to fans, the band made the cd available at their hometown show. Including a poster with every cd sold, it was made available only at the show four days before it's official release date.

When Streetlight released their latest tour schedule with a plan to stop in Baltimore, I knew that I had to get tickets. Music venues in Baltimore have joined together to create a website that makes it easier for people to purchase tickets to their favorite shows in the area. I ordered my tickets using my 4g internet and TV deal and was able to print them from the comfort of my own house.

Special Touch to the House

We use P.O. Box for our mailing address. I feel that is better than the mailbox since the box is too small for some of the deliveries that I need. But my Sweetie has a special fond for mailboxes. She loves taking pictures of mailboxes.

I, on the other hand, am very fond of address plaques. I think they are a special feature of the house. It gives a certain character about the house. And it gives a unique marking for the house. And since our address plaque is personalized, I think it gives our home a special character uniquely ours. 

Well, address signs and house address plaques are just ordinary things that are not my concern in house building but as a home owner myself... yes, it is optional. But it added special touch to the house. And I quote my Sweetie for that last statement.

How We Celebrate our 3rd Year Anniversary

I have been busy lately. Awwws... that's an understatement.

Or maybe not. I have been busy looking for work lately. Ohhh... that sounds better and more truthful.

Yup... been busy lately that is why all my post here are Guest Posts which I really appreciate.

Well, I have been busy lately with gold panning too. And that is the most exciting part. Though Wifey thinks that I am planning to do gold panning full time. But that is not so true. Gold panning is just my hobby. Ok... I need to correct that before Wifey reacts. Gold panning is one of my many hobbies.

Oh well, don't get me going. I am writing today not because of gold panning. I will have a separate post on that. Meantime, I am writing because me and Wifey just celebrated our 3rd year Wedding Anniversary.

Yup, she is stuck with me for 3 years now. LOL. 

Three years and it felt like forever. Thank God that we made it to the 3rd year. Our relationship is just like any other's. It isn't perfect. There were rough spots. There were tough roads. There were difficult turns. But still we made it. We got there. And now we are moving on to the next. Hope we will continue to go through thick and thin.

Taken during our 1st Year Wedding Anniversary at Nova Scotia, Canada

Wifey got me gifts... a shirt because she believes that I need to have a descent shirt to wear when we go out on a date which is very seldom now. And a belt because she is kinda disturbed every time I pull my pants up. Isn't she sweet. I didn't get her anything on our anniversary. My Bad! And in fact I even gave her a hard time and engaged her in some argument. She was so pissed at me. I feel guilty now. I just don't know why I always lose control of my temper. But I still love her so. I just hope that she will always forgive me... or else I will never forgive myself.

My Sweetie... my new Bride, during our first gold panning expedition in Byron, Maine in 2007 just a couple of weeks after we got married.

And yes, we celebrated our 3rd year anniversary in New Hampshire... gold panning.

How to Fill in The Gap Until Football Season Arrives

This was written by guest blogger Frank Page

One of the hardest things to do is figure out what sports there are to watch on satellite tv during the summer, while waiting on football to start again. Personally, my most favorite sport by far is football. The problem is that it only last from roughly September to the end of January, which leaves a large gap of time having to figure out something to watch until the beginning of the next season.

After doing some soul searching I decided that watching NASCAR was the most likely choice. In a way, NASCARis kind of like football. The big race happens only once during the week, unlike basketball or baseball where you have games all during the week.

There is a good amount of buildup, and drama between race teams, and drivers on how to approach each week from track to track. Some of the top drivers like Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are great competitors, and keep the action interesting from week to week.

It works out great because the NASCAR schedule basically begins at the end of the football schedule and runs through the middle of the next season’s football schedule. I’ve found that this was the best way find some sports to watch on TV during the summer, and a way to keep interested in something worthwhile until my favorite sport starts again in the Fall.

I would highly suggest it, grab a weekly NASCAR schedule, and start enjoying some top notch competitors go at it.

Watching the World Cup is going to be amazing

This was written by guest blogger Harry Hargrove

Watching the World Cup on my news satellite tv local channel is going to be amazing. I am going to have a big party with all of my friends and we are going to watch every game that we can. The World Cup is unlike any other tournament in the world. The fans are so passionate. And when a goal is scored, I love to watch the celebration of the players and the fans.

I think the United States could be a problem for the other teams in the tournament this year. Our defense isn’t as strong as I’d like it to be, so our goalkeeper is going to have to play amazingly well for us to win. I think he will.

Our offense should be pretty good. I think we will have a lot of scoring chances with the likes of Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidor roaming the field. I have high hopes for this United States team. Can you just imagine what the rest of the world would think if we would make it to a World Cup Final?

I think the key to the United States success will be our defense and our ability to score when given a chance. We have to take advantage of every opportunity we get because they can come few and far between in the World Cup.

Keep the Kid’s Bikes Safe

Post by Ben Taks

The summer season is full of exciting activities and one can almost feel their hat flowing over the brim with things to do once the calendar page has turned and you are at that first day of summer. One of the best aspects about summer is that the outdoors is so gorgeous and there are so many activities going on like beach trips, going to the park, outdoor concerts and outdoor sports games to enjoy. While this is a great deal of fun to be rushing around enjoying all the summer has to offer it can sometimes leave people a bit forgetful of the importance of making sure that the Security Choice alarm is set and enabled every time you leave the house. It can be a bit tedious to have to remind yourself to leave the alarm enabled every time you leave the house but it is a necessary precaution to make sure that you really enjoy the summer. If your house were to be broken into during the summer while you were out at your son's winning baseball game it would put a huge damper on the mood to come home and find that your house had been robbed of the children's bikes from the garage. Enabling a security alarm is a good way to ease your worries.

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Best Father's Day Gift

Guest post written by Carrie Metzger

One of my favorite holidays is coming up which is Father's day. If you knew my dad you'd understand why, he is the go to man for everything. He doesn't just fix everything I need him to but he tries to teach me what he's doing as he does it. It's a big challenge shopping for him because he has every toolever invented which is why I try to stay on top of new tools that come out. I personally don't like shopping in stores close to any holiday because of how over crowded they get and standing in long lines is not how I'd like to spend my Saturday afternoon. Shopping online with my hughs net satellite internet is much more convenient and I get to see new items that I may not have seen in a store. The plus side of shopping is that I get to drink a cup of coffee, while browsing on my satellite internet in my pajamas. I'm browsing right now. The best piece of advice I'd give any shopaholic is to make sure you leave enough time for delivery. I had a bad experience last year that I would rather night repeat again. I just snagged the best father's day gift for under $100 it is the new Dremel Trio Tool kit from Home Depot. I can't argue with that even if I try.

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The Long Trip Ever

Yes, I did not win over my Sweetie about taking a long trip to California to see her dear cousin. We did take a road trip to California and I had to admit we did have a blast. We need to stop in every key city that we passed by of course, so that she can take photos… hundred of them… for her blogs. I can’t complain since I am a willing victim anyway. LOL.

The road trip took longer that I expected. But I am not complaining, we had a wonderful time bonding with each other. And by the way, we took my Ford F-150 truck instead of her car so I don’t have to worry about breaking down on the road in the middle of nowhere and have problem looking for an auto shop.

We did stop once to check engine light but other than that we did fine. And as my Sweetie said… "don’t worry… because San Diego auto repair is just a call away". Oh well, I cannot argue with that too. Knowing that it is one of the most reliable auto shops in San Diego area, I know that I can have a peace of mind.

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My Sweetie is Driving me Crazy

Here is the thing. Wifey is crazy of going to LA to see her cousin whom she has not seen for over 10 years. I understand. I agree that she needs to get in touch and reconnect with family. And I am very supportive of her.

But what I am not in agreement about the whole idea of going to California is that she wants us to drive to go there. You see, our Ford Explorer is not that reliable for long trips especially if we are talking about coast to coast driving across the US continent. Of course we are not really driving straight to California. Knowing my Sweetie we will surely taking side trips here and there… spend over night in some interesting cities to take photos and of course, go shopping.

But I am not really too crazy about driving our Ford Explorer for long trips because of some issues with its head gasket. But my Sweetie said that it’s alright because there is such thing as Los Angeles auto repair shop.

So what do you think? Do you think I will win in this argument? Do you think I have a chance with her logic and convincing power? Do you think she is insane? Do you think I have a choice?

The real Road Test

School will be soon over and it means vacation time. For most of us, Carpenters, it is actually work season. This is the time where construction job is in full swing to take advantage of the warm and nice weather. Ask any carpenter and he will tell you… weather is a big factor in any building construction for obvious reasons.

And speaking of nice warmer weather, this is also a nice time for road trips. Yeah, a lot of Americans spend lots of time, precious dollars, and gas to go places and enjoy the weather. So if you are planning to go on a road trip, be sure that you are prepared for the unexpected. If you are taking your old Toyota Camry be sure to check engine light so that your planned vacation will not end up in an auto repair shop.

But then, if the unexpected really happens, don’t worry especially if you are travelling around Chicago area because Chicago auto repair will surely put your auto back in shape and put you back on the road.

To Camp or Not to Camp

It’s camping season again. The ground and the water in the rivers and lakes are still a little bit cold but in few weeks time, I know it will warm up… both the ground and water.

If Wifey is all crazy about spring because she loves taking photos of all sorts of flowers, I on the other hand am all crazy about summer. I can’t wait for summer to come. I can’t wait for summer because it is the best time to do all the things I love to do like… camping, fishing and gold panning. Last summer, we spent almost all weekends up north doing just that. It was fun despite all the whining and complaining and ranting. Well, Wifey used to enjoy “hotel camping” a couple of years ago because she loves the convenience of the bathroom which you cannot find in serious campsites.

Last year, I was able to convince her to try the campsites and yeah, there was a little struggle here and there but somehow she still not too crazy about the whole thing. She did go anyway. This year, I am looking at some motorhomes at a local trade fair to find out if there is one that we can afford so I will not have a hard time convincing my Sweetie to go camping with me again.

Car Finance… should not be a problem

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If you own a car, car finance should be reasonable and affordable to be able to pay mortgage on time and avoid high interest rates.

And if you own a car, whether you buy cash or on car loan, car finance should not be a problem to be able to keep up with your personal finances.

Back to Siding

Finally, I get the chance to work again on our house renovation. My Sweetie is very impressed so far.

I have been doing our house's side for quite awhile. Well, I have been working on it... on and off... for awhile for varied reasons.

Here is some of the photos of the work in progress that I am doing so far.

I know this "on-going project" of ours will be put to hold again once I get another project. Oh well, my commitment with my client will always come first before my own needs... and I hope my Sweetie will always understand. wink*

For My Eyes Only

I need a new pair of eyeglasses. That’s what I told my Sweetie this morning.

I don’t know about other people, but I tend to lose or misplace my eyeglasses every now and then. And I hate looking for it. That is why I need to have at least a couple of pairs in two strategic places where I usually need them… the bedroom and my truck. Well, what do you expect from a 52 year old guy? I even didn’t realize they were on top of my head the other day when I was going crazy looking for it. I was so mad at myself.

Although I can read without my eyeglasses on, compared to my Sweetie, I do need one specially when I am working to make sure that I am reading the right measurement on my measuring tools so that I will not make a mistake in cutting or marking the building materials.

And speaking of eyeglasses, the only thing that I don’t like about it is the price. I don’t know why it cost so much. But then I’m glad that my Sweetie is very resourceful that she was able to find a real good deal online. Thanks, again Sweetie.

In Building a Dream House

Building a dream is easy. Building a house is easier. And building a dream house is the easiest... if you have a specific plan in mind. As a carpenter, we always dream to build a dream house. And to build a dream house we need to put our hearts on every project that we make. That is why it is imperative to know what the homeowner wants and what the homeowner needs to be able to build the house of their dream.

In planning to build one’s dream house… we take into consideration a lot of things. Be it modern house plans or craftsman house plans, we make it a point that we have a workable and attainable project that will suit not only the homeowner’s wants and needs but their lifestyle and yes, budget.

So, in every construction project that we do, we don’t only plan ahead. We need to plan meticulously to be able to address the needs of the homeowner. And we need to plan ahead so that we will be able meet that need. That is why, it is very important that we get the right home plans to make the homeowner’s dream house a reality.

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of roofing and backache

Roofing job is my forte. Love doing it. I am an expert in it.

I can do any roofing job with any materials requested by owners. And I am always proud of my work.

My recent project now involves roofing. I am not complaining but for doing the job for more than 15 years now my back is my drawback... literally. Well, I am getting old. I can do the job with the same expertise and with the same precision and with the same enthusiasm. I just wish that I can still do the job with the same vitality and energy and strength.

I know that I did a good job on my new project but at the end of the day... I know the hard work is taking its toll on my aching body. I am just so happy that I have my sweetie to rub my back... even if sometimes she hates doing it... she still does it. 

Love you Sweetie. Maybe next time we can go out on a date... it's been awhile I know. I just hope that my back is not sore.

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My Sweetie's New Hobby

My Sweetie has her hands on photography and photo-editing recently.

Well, she is a woman of many talents and I admire her enthusiasm and passion for doing and trying out new things and making the best out of them.

And just look what she did with my nails? Aren't they cool?

She even came up with another blog just for her photography. So check out her new photoblog... Ruthi's LensCraft and be amazed at her talent.

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Busy

Ok So I have not written any post for the last few days here. I am a little busy with every little things here and there.

Well, "busy" is the most abused word in the dictionary according to my Sweetie. Oh well, she also called it my alibi... and I couldn't complain less. She must be right because I'm always busy with friends. Well, I just don't go with my friends just to hang out. I hang out because I usually find jobs by hanging out with friends. If you know what I mean. And of course, Sweetie thought it's another alibi. Hayyyy [sigh]!

My "busy days" however is over for awhile because I did find job. Yes, Sweetie knew about it and of course she wouldn't admit that I was right, somehow. So I am doing some projects now and I am just glad that I do. Hope it will take a long while this time.

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It's Maine Maple Sunday

It's Maine Maple Sunday today. Celebrated every 4th Sunday of March, Maple Sunday is the sweetest day in Maine's calendar of events, quite literally and figuratively. Why not, we produce the best maple syrup in the planet [though a lot of places claim that title too]. Anyway, I'm not really too crazy about maple syrup except that I cannot eat my pancakes, waffles and french toast without it. Well, not really too crazy huh. But for my Sweetie... she can cook dishes with a dash of maple syrup... like her recycled left-over ham on pineapple and maple syrup. OMG... it is something to-die-for [not quite literally though]. LOL.

[my recycled sap bucket]

And just so you know... while waiting for the economy to take a different route up... I made myself productive by tapping some of our maple trees outback. And since I am not really into Maple Syrup production... I don't have any of those standard equipments used for tapping sap. I used recycled juice and milk bottles or gallons to collect the sap from the tree. And that I think... makes my sap organic. wink*

[standard sap buckets used by Maine farmers]

And since I really don't know how to make maple syrup I have a friend who produce maple syrup for business... so I brought all the sap I collected to him for cooking.

He has a big syrup boiler where he cooks the sap. And it takes 50 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup. That is why he doesn't use recycled bottles to collect sap... but meters upon meters of plastic pipes attached to the tree and to a motor to suck the sap up faster that goes straight to the boiler.

And there is your sweet Sunday.

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Education and Economy... again

In this present economic situation where unemployment is not just a threat to one’s financial stability but emotional and psychological state of mind and where underemployment is not just an option but the only choice to survive… education or skill are two important factors that will determine if one has the strength or the weakness in the job market.

In this present economic crisis, more and more people are going back to school to update their knowledge and to upgrade their skills. And I am not talking about High School graduates but rather… middle aged people who are already working or have just lost their jobs. People who already been out of school for a long time are going back to school and learning new courses because the courses that they took a long time ago are already obsolete.

My Sweetie... despite her college education and a master's degree tucked under her sleeves is still taking Adult Education courses. She started with Medical Terminology class which she passed with flying colors... now she is into Medical Billing and Coding. She is thinking of switching to Health Care career. And I am pressured to finish my GED which I already started a year ago and have only one subject left to pass... English Grammar. What the heck... am I having a hard time with this subject considering it is my native language! My Sweetie already gave up on tutoring me.

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On Doing what We Got To Do

The economic situation is not getting any better in two weeks time. That we all know. And as an optimist, I got to do what I got to do. I need to keep myself updated and on the loop on how I can keep up with my financial standing if I want to keep my sanity intact.

It’s a tough world to live in. And if it’s any consolation, it’s good to know that this is not happening to me alone. And it does help to know that there is a solution and that the government is doing their job to alleviate the impact of the crisis even just by knowing that they are debating on some st*pid solutions. LOL

Credit card debt is a sign of economic crisis. Credit history and bad credit status pose a great threat on acquiring another credit to solve financial problem. But there is a new way to solve this problem. It is called credit card consolidation which is offered by banks as a financial solution through approved nonprofit agencies. Through credit card consolidation, Credit Card Counselors can assist the borrowers who are struggling with unsecured debt. They can help them get lower interest rates and overall monthly payments, and no late or over-limit fees.

So don’t wait for the politicians to come up with a solution to the problems that they themselves made… let’s just do what we got to do.

Oil Change… anyone?

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Construction: An Exhausting and a Rewarding Job

As a builder having your own business or operating your own construction company is both exhausting and rewarding. It’s exhausting because you have to deal with all the problems that any builder have to deal with. It’s rewarding because I have a descent job and I can express my talent and use my skill to help people build their dream houses.

I am not really a big time construction company. I don’t operate in a large scale simply because I don’t like the headache. I like to make things simple too and no complication as much as possible. I could build from scratch and work my way up to a finished building or renovate here and there depending on the client’s preferences or requirements.

But in this kind of economic situation, the construction business is taking a slow route to building a future again. And small construction business like mine is not exempted from the negative result of the economic crisis. But if there is one thing that will not change... it is my optimism of the future. I hope that the economy will bounce back like spring and everybody will be okay again.

Building an Energy Saving Home

In this time where the economy is really tough, it really takes a lot of skill and talent for any household to make both ends meet. It takes a lot of hard work and even sacrifices to keep one’s head afloat in this sinking economy. And to be able to do that, Energy saving tips are very important tools that can help family run their household without sacrificing their basic necessities.

As a builder, we owe it to our clients to help them in any way we can even beyond the concept of construction. Well, with our basic knowledge on home building, we sure have additional knowledge too on home energy tips that we can share to our clients especially those new homeowners on how to manage their house more efficiently and effectively. Tips like using energy saving home appliances that can help them cut down on their bills is just one.

Well, I may not be an expert on running the house as compared to my Sweetie but sure we have an important tool that we use to help us manage our household – Hohm. This website is like a Financial Manager that helps you monitor your expenses and energy consumption and gives you recommendations and tips on how to save energy. Hohm even provides important tips and links where you can get rebates and special offers to bring more money to your piggy bank.

Life is tough, indeed. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that there is no hope. We do have hope and we have the means that can help us make our home more energy efficient. There is a tool that can provide us the basic knowledge not only to save energy but to save money as well. So, why not take action now? Sign up for aFREE and start SAVING.

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I love/hate Special Occasions

Wifey loves weddings. My Mom loves weddings. My Nana loved weddings. And my two grown-up daughters dream of having their own magical weddings someday. What's up with women and weddings?

I hate weddings. No, don't get me wrong. It's just that I'm a very shy guy. I hate the crowd and I hate dressing up. If only I could attend wedding on my working boots and overalls. Weddings are fine and I would certainly look forward to it only because I do love the free food and the free drinks. LOL

I hate weddings. No, offense meant. I just feel that weddings are very touchy. Weddings are supposed to be happy occasions but I can't help it to be touchy when I see the groom shed tears... the father-of-the-bride sobs... the father-of-the-groom cries... or even when the Best Man becomes teary-eyed because when they happen, I can easily get carried away and I would start crying too. And Wifey will surely make fun of me when we get home.

But if there is anything I like about weddings aside from the free food and drinks... it's the wedding invitations. Surprise? Well, I may not be an artistic or creative person but I know how to appreciate arts. Wifey loves to collect wedding invitations and I love looking at them. I think they are nice remembrance of thsoe special occasions. And I even like those save the date cards that usually go with the invitations. They are cute and adorable. Now, what am I talking about? hahahaha I am a guy and I should not be talking about these girly thingies.

But seriously, I do hate weddings because I hate being emotional, it robs me off my manly appeal. But on the contrary, I do love weddings too because of the things that go with it. Those things that make any wedding memorable and worth remembering.

My Sweetie Drives me Nuts

So here is the thing. I got Wifey a new pair of earrings to match the necklace that I got for her on Christmas. She was freakin' out. LOL

Well, I was really a pain-in-her-you-know-what since we got married and for the first couple of years that we have been together, I never heard her say anything every time we would have an argument or whenever I would hurt her feelings. She would just sit quietly and cry. It does melt my heart every time she would do that. And whatever she was thinking for doing that... it worked... it made me feel guilty once I saw those tears running down her checks. I would just swear to you-know-who that I wish she would speak her mind because I cannot take her silent treatment. It was a torture. It was very effective.

Well, after a couple of years... she learned to speak her mind. So much for wishing it. They are right... be careful with what you wish for... you might get it. And I did. Now she won't shut up. And for some reasons... the impact is still the same... whether she opens her mouth or not.

But, one thing for sure... my Sweetie isn't perfect... and so do I. And she drives me crazy whatever she does.

Old Person... New School

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I learned to use the computer and the internet through my personal effort and persistence. And I am proud to say that it is paying off. But to be able to learn new skill and knowledge that I can use to improve my way of life or financial status or simply make my dream come true is something more exciting if not rewarding.

Through surfing I discovered this website called Learn.com and learned about Skill Score where it provides job seeker a unique tool to use to become “job ready” and for the potential employers an avenue to find this “job ready” individual that matches their job requirement. This concept is entirely new to me and out of curiosity I registered for free and tried one of their Free Courses to check on my Skill Score. I took the JSS: Program 1 - Massive Action and How to get Face-to-Face Interviews. I had fun taking the course.

My personal opinion on this type of short course is that… it is very helpful and user-friendly. For people like me who did not get the chance to go to college this is “huge”. It is not intimidating and not too complicated. It provides clear instructions on what to do and how to go about the course. It presents a step by step instruction with matching pictures and easy to navigate buttons to guide the person taking the test. It emphasizes or outlines 6 basic points [such as; taking action, condition yourself, assessing personality style, attitude, goals and intentions, and a daily plan] that a person needs to focus on to be able to achieve his dream job. And I think that this is indeed a helpful tool for anyone who is seeking for a more rewarding job to be able to prepare them to be job ready and confident to do the job he is dreaming of.

Well, if you are like me who is not afraid to pursue a dream and who is willing to take a second chance in achieving a long time goal, this is the first step that you should take so you can evaluate yourself. It will help you not only discover your weaknesses and strengths but assist you in your crucial decision-making process or direct you to the one that will help you succeed.

Wifey's Birthday Disaster

It's Wifey's birthday on Sunday. I'm feeling the pressure. LOL

Well, it's not that she is demanding. I just felt that I got to do something on this special day because of 3 important reasons.

1. I had a hard time remembering her birth date when we were new in the relationship. And it kinda stuck on her mind. When she celebrated her birthday for the very first time as my wife... I got confused with the date and it hurt her so bad and every time her special day is fast approaching or anybody's birthday for that matter, she will remind me that I don't know her birth date.

2. On the second year that she celebrated her birthday as my Wife... I kinda screwed up again. Though I did remember her birthday on the exact date... I gave her a hard time by insisting on doing what I wanted to do on her birthday instead of giving her a choice to do what she wanted. It was indeed a disaster. I've learned my lesson well.

3. And even if I screwed up on those two consecutive years... and made her felt so bad on her special day... she never failed to make my own birthday so special with all the surprises and gifts that she planned and showered me. And I felt even worse and guilty for what I have done on her birthday.

This year it will be her 3rd birthday as my Wife... and I don't want to ruin it for her again. This time I will surely make it a point to make an extra ordinary thing that will make her happy. And I hope that I will not screw up the third time.

So help me God!

Going the Extra Mile

Some builders do other jobs other than building or carpentry not just to satisfy their clients but to show their dedication to their job. As builder our work is not done when the building or house is finished. We owe it to our home-owners or clients to do our work beyond the call of duty because we are proud of our service.

Well, one of the examples I could site is helping them find the best truck rentals. Since I know how hard it is to move in to a new house, especially transferring their stuff from one place to another I introduced them to U-Pack. With U-Pack price does not only include fuel but taxes and driver as well. And moving cost doesn't rise when fuel prices rise. And when they found out about that I know that they are more than happy and satisfied with my service. Then I know that my job is really done.

Talking about taking an extra mile, huh.

Wifey… the Tooth Fairy

When Wifey and I spent a brief vacation in Texas with her cousin, I was not very happy. Well, it was actually a fun vacation for most part of it except that my tooth was bothering me that time. Yes, of all time to bother me… on a much awaited vacation.

Anyway, Wifey was not happy too because when there is anything bothering me… I bother her. So she did what she does best… surf the net and presto… she stumbled upon Cedar Park Dentist and immediately her cousin drove us there. Boy, I was so happy that my Sweetie found out about this dentist clinic. Their service is superb and the staff is not just friendly but they know what they are doing and they are good at it.

Well, as usual my Sweetie saved the day… ain’t she the real Tooth Fairy?