Insurance is Important

I am so glad that I am already 3 months in my job with no absences or tardiness. It means that my 90 days probation is over and my full benefit as an employee will take effect immediately. I must admit that the company where I am working right now really takes care of the employee. At least I do not worry about Temporary Insurance or other things because the in-charge who takes care of the employee benefits did a good job always. Health insurance is very important to me and that is what keeping me from holding on to my job. Come to think of it, if you are sick without health insurance, you will be screwed! That is why I am so thankful for this company who gave me the opportunity to work with them. Having this job is a blessing really. I never thought that I can find a permanent position especially in the kind of economic situation that we have right now. I was so glad that God works in mysterious ways. When I took my interview, I do not even know what they are hiring for. But because of the full benefits that I am getting, I took the challenge. Here I am now, contented with all the insurance benefits that I have from them.

Time for Sleep

Working in the graveyard shift is really hard. I need to get 8 hours of sleep each day to keep me awake on my working hours from 11 PM up to 7:30 in the morning. At first, I feel like a zombie. I was doing my normal job and one of my co-worker said, "BOO!" and realized that I was asleep for seconds. That was really funny! Well, I was able to survive that nightmare and for three months now, I am well adjusted. We have no leather beds at home but sometimes, I took the comfort of taking a nap in the leather chair of my father-in-law because it is very comfortable. I am blessed with a thick hair and sometimes it feels so warm and sleeping in that chair kept my head cool. Anyway, it is time for my sleep now and I am a bit too lazy today thinking that it is "my Monday". I think everyone felt the same way, right? We are excited during weekends and during weekdays, we are lazy because we have deal the workloads over and over again. For whatever reasons, once we are at workplace, we wanted to get the work nicely done, right? Just enjoy your work and have a good sleep when you needed it.

Termites Gave Me Headache

After working for two years, I was able to buy a house and lot property located over looking our city. That was 10 years ago and this property is my prized possession. I made minor improvements in the house like building a division and added tile flooring on the whole floor area. My mother and my cousin live there for almost two years while I am living here in the US. Recently, mom has kept reminding me that the termites damage all the door jams. These tiny creatures can really eat the whole house if we just take it for granted. My mother did some remedy and apply some termite baits but, the colony was not destroyed. I am planning to make my property bigger next year so; I will have them cure the soil first. It is truly annoying to see few termites popping out from somewhere. There must be a colony nearby. I told them to maintain the application to terminate the termites. When I come home, I will have my major project done and the termites should be out of sight. Are you having problems with termites too? If you did, click the link provided here and good luck to both of us.

Fall Festival

Living in Mississippi is really different in Orlando. The traffic here is not bad at all and easy lifestyle is common in this place. When we drove on the beach area, we saw family were fishing; friends have fun time walking on the bridge, gatherings are always family oriented. Just like when they have a Fall Festival in Saint Alphonsus School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

On this day, they have two big events happening in the city. We made plans to see the display and we passed by the school first. I wanted to try this but as you can see, the line was long with kids hehehe. Shame on me to even think of trying, LOL!

An elementary grade pupil climbing to the top.

The parents here are very supportive to their children. School activities are priorities for the parents...well, as far as those parents that I knew.

The school had so much games and display for both parents and the children.

These were the decorations that they had all over the school campus. I think it was per classroom because it was all over the place.

I was just wondering how many kids missed these kind of events in their lives because they have irresponsible parents. Hmmm!

Credit Scores

I am planning to buy a new truck before the end of the year. My eagerness to have a truck started when I saw a brand new Hummer on display. Since I can not afford a Hummer, I told my husband that we will look for a truck instead. My worries now are the loan approval since it will depend upon the credit reports that they will gather. My name is common and without the middle initial, my name has many faces. When I tried to view my credit report in Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, it was fine until I saw one account that is not mine and is in my list. I was not even in the US when that account was opened. I already inform the company and made a letter requesting them to delete the said account in my account list. I hope that my credit score is way above the requirements so that, I can choose the truck that I wanted with low interest. I already plan to pay it off in two years. Yesterday, we "test-drive" the Dodge RAM. It was alright but, I am still looking for a nicer and fancier truck. Anyway, if you want to check your credit score, visit the link which is provided here.

Excited for the Snow

Once in a blue moon, the Gulf Coast of Mississippi will experience a slight snow. I was excited today because according to the weather forecast, at 6:00 PM tonight, there will be changes of the weather. Actually, it is freezing cold right now as we went to Lowe's to buy some Christmas Paraphernalia. I was glad that I wore my boots because it would be a huge mistake if I did not. Anyway, as of this time, it is cloudy and we are expecting occasional showers this afternoon. The reading is 53F with Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph and there is a 40% chance of rain. Tonight, there will be a steady rain and according to the forecast, there will be ice and snow too. The showers will continue overnight and the readings will go colder up to 37F with the Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 70% and the rainfall is expected to be around a quarter of an inch. Actually, though I am excited with winter, I am not feeling well today. It seems that I have a slight fever. When I got home, I had a chill already. I might call in sick tonight too.

I Am Mourning

As you noticed, I blog about Thankful Thursday yesterday. Thankful and grateful that I met a nice family through Barbara. She was a mother to me. In fact, when I got married, she presented herself to stand on my side as my mother. Yet, on my wedding day, she was not around because she was mourning of the sudden death of her husband. And today, she passed away...too suddenly. We were expecting to see her again when we go back to Orlando. She also wanted me to be her assistant to go over the tools of her husband and put the price so she can have it on a garage sale. Well, those were unfinished plans.

I missed her terribly now. I was just shocked to know that she died in pneumonia. She was spending a Thanksgiving Party with her family in Georgia and when she came back to Orlando, she was not feeling well. The daughter is a pilot in American Airline and she was supposed to be in Orlando today to pick up the mother and visit a doctor. The mother of that family I posted in my Thankful Thursday post, came by to check on Barbara earlier today and found her dead. They were close friends and she called my husband, informing the bad news. I am sad of her passing but on the other hand, happy that she finally find the PEACE she wanted. The passing of her husband last year devastated her and the ashes was with her all the time. She kept telling us that she will be buried with the husband. I know it will come but, not so soon. I will miss you Barbara. Rest in Peace my friend.

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Thankful Thursday

When I was in Orlando, I met this beautiful family through Barbara, a friend who is like my mother. Arriving in the US for the first time was like being in a NEW WORLD. It was Barbara that I get to talk to and she knew that I needed to work because I was bored at home. When my husband went to work, he drove me to her place. All we did was talk and went out for grocery even if she really do not need to. Anyway, knowing that I have a background in handling children at school, she recommended me to this new couple. The man worked in a prestigious hotel in Florida while the woman managed a booming Spa business in Orlando. They are desperate to find someone who they can trust to take care of their beloved princess in their wonderful home.

I met both the woman and the baby in the morning and the moment I walked in, Emilia held my hand as a gesture of welcome. The mother was amazed because she thought there was a "click" between us already. I knew the mother liked me, that's what I thought, LOL but, she waited for the decision of her husband. Later that evening, we came back and I met the husband. He too was delighted to see the reaction of his princess towards me. I was with Emilia for four months and she was just 15 months old at that time. She is very adorable, sweet, intelligent and happy. We both love to watch educational TV series, we play tag (that was tiring for me, LOL), we dance a lot and she loves to run. In four months she can recognized pictures and say the words properly. I used flash cards to teach her new words and everyday, she had tricks to brag to her parents. When I announced that we will move to Mississippi, the mother cried and the father was disappointed. Both of them were shocked because they have so much plan for me to have me stay with them forever. Of course, eventually, we all knew it will never happen but, as long as I live in Orlando, they can always call me. The parting was painful for all of us. The mother was in tears as I hugged her goodbye and my heart was crying too. They gave me a bracelet with a message "YOU WILL BE MISSED". ---to be continued.

Balikbayan Box Thru Manila Forwarders

I sent Balikbayan boxes to the Philippines whenever I have the chance. Last October 6,2009, I sent these two boxes via Manila Forwarders. That was my first business transaction with them and the box was a jumbo size. It was expected to arrive 2 months after and I was tracking it online after 3 weeks. I was really amazed that my boxes arrived in Manila November 5. For four weeks, my Balikbayan boxes arrived in their facilities. After 2 weeks, it was released and my mother received the boxes on a Monday.

I was truly impressed with their services. My mother told me that the boxes was wrapped in a giant bag or cellophane and all the package tape was in good condition. I usually cover everything with package tape and every time, I can use 3 big rolls for two boxes. When you send your boxes, pack properly to avoid untoward incidents. I can transact again via Manila Forwarders and I certainly would recommend it to all of you. Since I live in Northern Mindanao, per box costs me $120. Not bad after all.

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I love my iPod

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I love music and I listen to my downloaded collection through my iPod. I always carry it with me wherever I go especially when my husband and I have our short road trips. When he is driving, he played his own favorite music and my iPod is my only refuge. It was really funny that we both have our own separate favorite music.I also use my iPod in capturing videos and I can spontaneously shoot video wherever I am.

I was never bored since I have my iPod. Whenever I got extra time, I play games on it and I use the Genius Mixes feature a lot. I can surf the net too because it is a pocket computer with built in WiFi. Have you heard about the powerful Yamaha Yamaha PDX-60 Speaker Dock? I can watch my favorite movies too in wireless from anywhere where Wi-Fi is available. If you have no iPod, grab it now and buy the Yamaha yAired wireless technology too to get instant connection. It is guaranteed with no sound delays and the sound quality is really great. I love my iPod because of the music, and the video. The Yamaha PDX-60 is a good buy for this season. Please visit the Website today.