cheap calls

Just perfect.

The trend in the telco-industry now is moving away from traditional PSTN for voice application. In order to survive in the industry and to still continue to own the customers, carriers are now engaging into non-traditional VoiP platform. Not because of the new technology, but doing VoiP is cost effective and practical solution to save on high termination rates of international calls. And aside from direct calling, some companies even resort into web conferencing and engage to cheap conference calls not only to save on long distance calls but huge savings on travel expenses of employees for meetings. Making everyone productive while saving on opex cost. Simply perfect and ideal for business, right?

on big trucks

Every man (or boy) I know dreamed of having their own monster rc trucks. Mind you, they want to own rc (or remote control) trucks not only as a "cool" toy to navigate and control, but others even go beyond playing the rc trucks. While others prefer to collect them, others prefer building it from scratch and modfying it to make it power-pack rc trucks. Neat eh? In fact, through modfying and making them feel like a real thing, some earn big bucks by selling their toy. Though I don't get the fun or thrill part of building the monster truck, but I think I can simply equate it to my hobby of collecting purse. Hahaha! No fair comparisson as per my husband, who adores and still dream driving his own big truck or jeep. But since we cant afford to own one now, he's happy and contented of collecting rc 1:10 scale model cars for the meantime.

post evaluation

It's been four years since my mother in law had her thyroid surgery. THer case was hyperthyroidism, case wherein overporduction of thyroid hormone. Though the surgery went well, she feels that she needs to have it checked for further evaluation. Lately, she is complaining of difficulty in swallowing. Should be minor inconvenience on her part, but just to be sure, we recommended her to check her hormone imbalances again. Probably consult Thyroid doctor austin, and reconsider using compounded bioidentical thyroid hormone for treatment. Worth checking to be safe than be sorry.

where to begin?

It's been a while since I've updated this blog. Too much going on around me that I feel the 24-hours not enough to cover all my pending errands. Aside from my busy work schedules and projects, my social and personal life is also busy with activities. Yep, busy is an understatement.

And now that I was able to find time to blog, my mind is in complete blank. I don't know where to start! Uugh! Not sure if I will start with the new role in the office (as more of business development lately), party preps for my little girl, my mom needing financial advise, our upcoming travel plans to South Korea by November, highschool reunion bash preparation, my little girl's big school experience, my bag "lust" for the quarter (a Prada this time), my new retail business or the welch allyn medical device depot I found on the net. And that is nearly half of my list yet.

Anyway, with so much to do list, one blog post not enough. Perhaps I ought to break it down per priority or urgency ...which is somehow impossible as all of it are urgent. Hahaha! Wish me luck ...as I don't know where to begin?

cigar search

Any idea where I can buy gurkha cigars? My Australia-based friend looking for one as she need to give her boss with discriminating taste when it comes to cigar. As she wanted to give something different, and legendary she thought of giving her British boss, the gurkha cigar. She tried to search this cigar from their local shops but can't find one, and worst she can't find a trusted online re-seller. Any suggestions?

on smartphones

The husband bought the other day another mobile phone. This time, for his office use to test their new phone SIP to SIP application. As of today, he officially uses four (4) mobile phones, his favorite Apple phone, his personal Nokia phone, a Samsung galaxy, and his latest acquisiton, LG. Just like his previous smartphones, his new LG is an android qwerty phones as he needs it for his IP-based applications. Complete with social networking portals built in widget. The phone comes in black and white color, with extra lg phone batteries included to handle longer talk time. Great, isn't it. And with all these mutitude of smartphones coming out in the market, I hope the husband will not consider to get all brands available in the market for testing. Very expensive, eh?

girl's bestfriend.

They say diamonds are girl's bestfriend. So true. Most of the women I know would love to own a piece of a good, classic cut diamond ring. Either a gift from their parents, a family heriloom or a gift from their loved ones. I can still remember the time the husband proposed to me and gave ma diamond solitaire ring. It was the most beautiful jewelry piece I've ever seen. Perfect, as my fiancee (now husband) gave it to me.

These days, aside from diamond solitaire ring, I've been seeing everlon ring given as engagement ring. The intricate rope design beautiful, and very modern as it accentuates the perfect diamond cut. Check it out. It is a worth investment.

on insurance review mode

It's the time of the month again, wherein I need to review our insurance premium. The husband would often pass this task to me as he knows I am very critical in choosing our retirement plan. With thousands of online insurance facilities available on the web, he knows I am getting good deal comparing and reviewing wholesale insurance plan. Lately, the husband is keen on getting single premium immediate annuities to fund our retirement plans. Though we are not yet in our retirement age, I guess he's keen on getting this option for his parents, both almost at their retirement age. I am not sure if possible to purchase an immediate annuity to secure their retirement benefits (or income) , but I am hoping some insurance company open to this option to fund retirement plans. Any reco?

weight loss

As I've blogged on my earlier post, with too much stress and late nights at work I am not surprised that I've lost weight recently. A good ten pounds weight loss for the past three months. My friends are wondering if I am into
adapexin weight loss pill. Some even wonder if I still continue taking the L-Carnitine medication which speeds up my metabolism rate. Too their dismay, I would always answer my weight loss attributed to work. Work and more work! Sleepless nights and unending worries on how to meet my sales quota for the year. Wish I am losing weight voluntarily, but unconsciously, I am heading to thin-ville with too much stress-related activities in the workplace. Is this good or bad? For now, I don't know. Hoping it is for the best.

barbecue party

I love to own my own fire pit. I saw this unique and stunningly designed fire pit with granite table top online and I now dream of owning one too. This will be a perfect and classy addition for my barbecue parties with friends. It uses an Oriflamme burner with 22” in diameter and sits inside a full granite top. The steel frame of the table has a high quality powder-coated finish which compliment the sophisticated style of the granite top. It includes all Urban fire glass, propane tank, and an oriflamme steel lid with high to low control knob that allows users to turn down the heat and simply enjoy the ambiance that the Oriflamme Table. And, as we love to host Sunday brunches and barbecue parties, this will be useful and nice conversation piece for our parties, don't you think so? =)

school talk

The moms at twitter are getting ready for school. Yes, as next week will be start of classes for our kids. It's as if we all started planning for our summer activity for us kids, and with just few winks ... it's back to school again for everyone! And this only means one thing, the busy blogger moms back to being stage-moms for kid's activities, busy cook to prepare kids' meals, late-night tutoring and more budget-planning. And with all these never-ending school expenses, I hope I can tweak our budget for a birthday gift for myself from scott kay online jewelry store. And if this is not possible, probably I can just ask a small Tiffany pendant from the husband. Why not? I think I truly deserve it ... Hahaha!

security benefits

Back from our short but sweet Disney vacation!

And before I post about our family travel experience, allow me to share must read social security benefits I found on the net. This was shared to me by my blog friends and very alarming reality for people who wish to claim their social security benefits :

If you're thinking about taking on the Social Security Administration (SSA) alone, get ready for a long, long fight – 65 percent of all initial disability claims are denied and the average wait time can be two to four years.

Scary, isn't it? Aside from all the paperworks, long waiting lines, medical jargons ... many people trust and recommend getting local attorney or better yet, Allsup. As the company completes Social Security forms be it done either electronically, by phone or mail – including the Activities of Daily Living questionnaire. Hassle-free. They even gather relevant medical records and documents from health care professionals to simplify and expedite the application process. In fact, the company charges once claim approved, and the fee fixed or set by Social Security Administration. Do check it out.

almost missed it ...

Just received mail from our insurance company today, reminder for our annual premium payments for the husband's mortgage life insurance. It is up for payment due again and I almost forgot to set aside budget for this. You see, I've been very busy tweaking our monthly expense budget for the past months to accommodate the little girl's seventh birthday party, and the insurance premium ...aahhh, almost missed it! Good thing our insurance company sends reminder notices for the payment due dates. Otherwise, if it hadn't ... I might have totally forgotten about it. Which means, payment lapses on our end and will require additional fees to re-instate the insurance coverage. Wheew!! Thanks to gentle reminders sent by the company, with thousands of things of my mind lately ... little reminder would truly help. :)

blog reviews

Any idea how rankpay sites are done? It was introduced to me by some of my blogging friends as they believe it gives better leverage for their blog sites to be on the top list for Google search results. As I am not very particular how it works, my friends told me that it is an effective tool whenever for sites to be visited by readers. Certain key words are typed for search, the site appears on the top list. Ideally, the site must be found within the first three pages for readers to browse. If you ask me, this is an effective marketing tool if you want your site to be frequently visited by customers. Aside from asking people to write blog or product reviews, it helps that these reviews directly linked to the seller site by simple click. Though some sellers pay more just to be on the top search list, I would like to think that it still depends on the keywords used or hits your site receives in order to be on the top search list.

on healthy eating

In a few weeks time, I'll be a year older again. I am not excited as I used to be whenever my birthday arrives but somehow this time, I feel like I am too old already. It's as if I am running out of time, and I have not yet accomplished anything in my life. Bad, right?

And as I am not getting any younger, I am now more conscious with my skin. I now have anti-ageing cream, and religiously apply moisturizers and sun blocks on my face. Yes, only this year that I became conscious with my skin (late bloomer, du-uh!) Also, aside from taking care of my skin, I am now cautious with my food intake. Less fat and oily food, more protein. In fact, I now take vitamin supplements, do colon cleanse detox and drink tea to improve my well-being.

Yes, all of these things I've realized now that I am almost down the hill ... too late, eh?

on discount coupons

Yes, I love discount coupons! Who wouldn't?! Though I am a shop addict, I do my shopping sensibly. And before I do any shopping spree, I made sure that I get value for my money. Cheers to discount coupons for all the savings! They are heaven sent marketing strategy to customers like me. And just like any regular shopping with all my discount cut out coupons from magazines and newspapers, I also apply discount coupons even if I purchase gifts or items online. Just like my favorite thank you gifts to all my friends, the Mrs. Fields gift basket. With Cherry moon farm coupon discounts I got online, I was able to get these goodies basket for a good price. Sweet treat! Check it out for more discounts! =)

distracted

My blogger friend will be leaving next few days for Europe trip and I am torn which purse to get. For several days I've been busy checking different bag sites but I can't think of any precise bag I want. And since I am helping my aunt on her medical research about testosterone patches; I can't concentrate. I am always distracted from time to time to check fashion IT purse for 2011. Wish I can end this bag hunt ordeal. Any purse suggestions? =)

bike hobby

The husband must be dreaming ... no way would I allow him to get his own four-wheel all terrain vehicle (ATV). Aside from my personal issues about its safety, I doubt if it will be practical to own one as we live in the city. No way we could maximize the functionality of an ATV in the metro, right? I guess his dream of owning one was greatly influenced by his cousin who is very active in ATV races. His cousin, who by the way already a PRO in ATV racing, not only assembles his own bike, he is also a huge fan of dressing it up by getting polaris rzr accessories Mind you, the price to own the bike is nowhere cheap. And dressing it up with accessories even more expensive. And the returns, well ...according to our cousin, very rewarding, all worth it! Let's see. Now the husband is even more eager to own his dream bike. Yay!

home improvements ... again

Yes, I am bound to do some home improvements next month. This time, my house project involves the lanai cum garden area. I am thinking of removing the old plants, and changing it to a more simple and low maintenance zen-type garden design. And as much as I want to add koi pond, space is a problem. Nevertheless, I still want big improvement from my present garden space. Probably change the plants by putting up bamboo trees with blue grass aroound the corners. That would be lovely! And naturally, must change the present garden drainage. Probably change water hose too, not the high pressure hydraulic hose for commercial use but simple garden hose to keep the area clean. No concrete plans yet but I am definitely sure will do some drastic change with our present garden. Excited! =)

hair panic

Any idea where I can get good reviews on best hair loss products? I think I badly need one for myself. After giving birth a year ago my hair seems not same anymore. Not as straight, soft, shiny and worst ... I do experience hairfall every morning, losing twenty to fifty strands during shower. Very, very bad. I tried having having treatment by applying hair spa, power dose, applying creams or hot oil, not working. Now I am worried that I might lose all my hair before I reach forty. Eeeeewww! Any hair care suggestions?