LORD OF THE RINGS

Indeed this is a LONG movie…BUT worthwhile. I have watched all 6 sequels twice already. The story is well written that makes the imagination run wild with all the dwarves, elves, hobbits, and enchanting creatures created by the mind. It will definitely transport you to a non-existent place and time as you join in the fun of childhood magic and thrilling action.

BUT through it all one reality is being highlighted, greed and of what it do to mankind. The evilness of it leads one to destruction, and that goodness prevails at all times! That there is a need to join forces to succeed in combating the darkness of the world can also be observed, as well as the need to fight the temptations within ourselves.

In totality, this movie is a success in relaying message, entertaining individuals and earning the profit well deserved.

MOVING?

I went out this morning, and I remember passing by one of our neighbor with a li’l girl that my Anya plays with at times in the nearby playground. It’s been a while that they got to play…because they moved out. I recall seeing them going back and forth as they cram up all their things in the vehicle they used to transfer their belongings. It really is quite a handful to move; stressful packing, sorting and back-breaking lifting of this and that. I should know because we moved 3 times in my lifetime already.

If only we have the same helpful people as this Los Angeles Moving Companies have here in our country. It will definitely be less time consumed and less headaches to have experienced and professionally trained individuals to do the moving for you. May it be local residential or commercial movers, they can very well give you a helping hand~ with no worries since it is insured and bonded. One little thing you would to with this moving is just to remember this toll free # 1-800-431-3920, and you’re all set.

What's more, Moving Companies Los Angeles have MOVING TIPS

that's very much helpful even if you're not in L.A.

VIOLATED PRIVACY

As much as people wanted to have privacy to their personal affairs, it is common knowledge that malice have been with us since the early times. And to this day, it is present and actually becomes more and more pronounced…we see them around us and we see them mostly in the television, because it is mostly affecting celebrity lives.

Most recently, a personal sex video of Philippine Movie Stars ended up in the wrong hands and made public. How degrading it can be when you know that your most kept act was seen by EVERYONE? Reputations are damaged, and persona affected.

With this I recall reading an article regarding Personal Injury Attorney.

They have it in California. And they especially deals with cases like the above mentioned. The article cited incidents of the same nature and has classified how to get the right personal injury attorney in differing cases. Torts were categorized for easier handling of the violation by the attorney. Torts “are acts of negligence or direct behavior that result in harm to another person”. The article was written well enough to have given me insights on how to find a good personal injury attorney and how things like such is handled if incase a friend or myself needed one.

It’s easy enough to find the professional to stand for a defendant, but aside from the cost it will incur, the stress that will come out of such ordeal is such a high price enough for the accused to be penalized. I personally pity the victim of such violations, but I pity the accused as well for the judgment that will be given him or her in this life to the next.

WANT TO STOP SMOKING?

My brother successfully did. After years of smoking, he finally accepted the fact that there’s no good in doing so. It makes you at high risk to respiratory diseases, minimizes the tastefulness of food and even robs you of your spare coins that should have contributed to your savings.

It isn’t easy, but he was able to after a struggle with the temptation to go back every time he is with his group of friends who all smoke. Once he faltered, but tried once again and won the battle. His not so secret motivation, exercise. Weight lifting to be more precise. He went to the gym daily, and noticed grasping for breath whenever he sneak a stick or two.

Some foods have been found to increase craving and he tried going low on them. Culprits are acidic foods like alcohol, colas, coffee, red meats and chicken, eggs, cheese, peanuts, walnuts, wheat germ, plums and cranberries. In opposite, high alkaline food helps so increase them. Example of which are oats, raisins, almonds, spinach, beet greens, figs and lima beans.

BEWARE...

... OF SMELLY SHOES!


If you have tried NOT putting used socks inside your shoe until your next use and keeping your discarded shoe inside the shoe box, keeping with it the all-day sweat…it’s time that you do another action: STUFF WADS OF NEWSPAPER INSIDE your shoes after each use! It’s a good absorbent.

NEVER ARGUE INFRONT OF YOUR CHILD

Arguing in front of your child, according to a child psychologist Lawrence Balter PhD, especially if about her causes anxiety in her. It is best that both parent talk about the issue away from the child. If at times that there is a need to discipline the child and one parent disagrees with the others’ decision, do not do so in front of the child so as to avoid favoring of one parent, or spoiling the child. Let the action be carried out and talk about the concern afterwards for future reference.

MIND YOUR MANNERS

Not everything is learned from school…and not everything had to be spoonfed, or taught to us.

I believe that there are learnings instilled to us and some as a result of understanding people and ourselves. We all want the same respect, and we all hope to be happy. These both have the same factor: people around us. With this, it then comes to mind, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want others do unto you”. In fact this is very basic. And very easy to follow…and yet, some tend to forget or maybe intentionally disregard it. We need not be reminded that it is hurtful for others to be laughed at. How will you feel when a group of people suddenly burst out laughing when you trip over? We should be sensitive to how degrading for a low earning individual to be asked of his salary. Do you think you can call measuring a person’s status or capability respectful? Even staring at someone openly can make that person uneasy. Will the reason for your unwavering stare be clear to the recipient of that curiosity? Or of that meaningful look? Or of your comparison?

Whatever your reason maybe…always put yourself in the other persons shoe for you to understand what your actions may do. What he or she might think and feel, and of what that doing says of YOU!

NOBODY’S PERFECT

We have our own weaknesses, and those vulnerability leads to the errors we commit in life. There are hardships and obstacles we still have to face even with these drawbacks…but it doesn’t stop us from living!

There are a lot of temptations, and wrong choices. Sometimes we hurt others, sometimes we just hurt ourselves. That is part of it, but the making-up and the apology must be a twin to it. Yes, to err is human…but we should not end with it.

We also have to be strong to go on. One step at a time, we have to travel this short life given us. And if along the way we fall, we need to pull ourself together and continue with the journey. It is a matter of choice if we’re gonna make it easier, or harder…by the way we deal with life’s miseries. Will there be acceptance? Or will you let yourself wallow in sorrow?

Just keep on believing that at the end of the road…is HOME! And to forever have the pure heart of a child, of loving yourself…and loving others a li’l bit more.

CONSTIPATION

Good friend Cathy have a 6month old baby, and is asking for advice regarding constipation. She chose the right person to ask…because I’ve gone through such a stage with my li’l Anya, to the point of her having anal tear and pooping trauma.

Milk formula is the very first possible culprit, thus have to be reassessed. Her baby Chiara used to be on breastfed, and the change has only been a month so it has to be looked into.

Her water intake should also be increased since there is a big possibility for dehydration during summer time.

Since the baby has been weaned to semi-solid foods, elimination of constipating foods shall be done. Most commonly, mothers give them scraped apples or lactan (banana variety), which are both highly constipating.

As what I’ve done with my kiddo before, her diet was made to be fiber rich, inclusive of oatmeal, jello’s, prunes or raisins, rice gruel, papaya and veggies. During her weaning stage, all the above mentioned were blenderized to appropriate consistencies. It also came to a point that I was giving her water with syrup to help with water absorption, and her feeds added with olive oil.

You can try these…but as for me, only one thing worked, I changed formula to PEDIASURE. That’s the best there is! After a few changes, I landed to this formula that solved the problem automatically! Everything changed with it. No more traumatic pooping times,now she’s even using her potty trainer… plus the fact that this formula is complete in itself. And up until now, she’s using this brand. Whatever weight she loses with sickness, she gains it back in 2days!

Magic!

FILTHY MOUTHS

It seems that more and more filthy mouths were being borne in our society. Borne even from known families, exclusive schools, high ranking individuals; from gently reared families, socialites…even from unexpected people.

Yes, sadly, it is expected from uneducated ones, but it’s even more disconcerting that in addition to it are from the other side of the realm.

One can hear it everywhere. Though some were uttered mindlessly, it’s ear piercing. If only it can be censored, though not heard from the tv, but face-to-face. It’s air pollutant if made visible.

Bad words usually stumble out during verbal confrontations, jovial innuendo’s , common tete-a-tete, or at the spur of a flabbergasted moment.


What’s the need to articulate it? We don’t even mean it most of the time…we can actually consider it as trash in our vocabulary, and trash are meant to be thrown away…and not reused over and over for NOTHING!

THIN LINE BETWEEN BEING FUNNY AND INSULTING

Some people tend to forget themselves, to the point of being reckless at times, in cracking out practical jokes, pulling out stunts, messing around…in hopes of amusing friends and loved ones. They may have the best of intentions at heart, of bringing joy and laughter; or they may also have selfish reason of grabbing attention, and feeding their insecurities.

We should always remember to consider how our intended fun will be appreciated. Respect for others needs to be of number one concern. Let us not aim the bottle of hilarity to a certain individual. Such will not only have possible effect on that person, but also to the one throwing the ball, YOURSELF.

You will be well liked for being funny, that’s a sure call…but it’s as sure as you’ll be hated for being insulting. And so, it won’t hurt to be sensitive to others at all times.

LOVING IS LIVING

No man is an island!

It very much agrees to what I'm saying here...

that LOVING IS LIVING!

We all need love to survive this world we live in.

Parallel love. Familial or romantic..it doesn't matter.

But the fact that we need to give and share the love we have within,

and that we're somehow hoping for it to be reciprocated

is just as normal and as humanly as it could be.

A child, friend, pet, parent or a special someone

can play the role,

and each and every one of us needs to be in that play...

so, don't deny yourself of that pleasure.

LOVE! and LIVE!

ONSET OF DIAPER-FREE DAYS

Yehey! I can see the onset of diaper-free days!!!

My daughter being three and a half years of age, now takes off her diaper after a midday or an all-night sleep, EMPTY. I hope it’s not just the summer season, being so hot and dehydrating=)

I remember when on her first few months, I tried switching from one brand of diaper to another. I’ve tried some that gave her skin rash, some that leaks, some that’s not so absorbent she felt uneasy after one wetting, some having their gels coming out…and they were even more costly than the originally used Huggies Dry .

So from day 1 until today, she’s using Huggies. I can find no other better than this. I was mistaken to think that it is expensive. It isn’t after all. Because with it, we don’t have to change and change, for even if it’s too full to stay fastened on her she’s still dry; and I need not buy anti-rash creams and powders. Believe me, it’s the best there is!

Not just for the mom’s…but for the babies moreso. Its high cut design keeps her comfortable, with the breathable cloth-like wrap used (not like the plastic ones the other brands use), the soft fastenings that isn’t sharp to cut her skin if misplaced (she did a couple of times with those trials I put her through), plus the cute design of little animals that my kid loves to look at.

Still…it’s nice to give them up…and now it’s just those cute little panties for my little girl.

HEAR YOURSELF SAYING "IF ONLY...."

if only i prioritized my future more than my present....

if only i patched up the friendship right away....

if only i got used to saying "i love you" to them....

if only i went ahead with my application....

if only i stood firm with what my heart said....

if only i ate before i left....

if only i slept earlier....

Everyone in the whole wide world definitely have uttered these words atleast once in their life! "If only..."

But not one was able to do something to avoid doing so again.

OVERHEAT

I am a good driver…but not so good with engine troubles. That’s why I’m learning from the expert, my dad! Just yesterday I asked for his advice…because my car overheated on my way home. Luckily, it happened just a few paces from a gasoline station.

He started by reminding me that overheat can ruin my car engine very quickly. So, if the temperature gauge starts edging up, do something about it right away (I have to remember looking at it then, haha!). That I should not wait for the warning light because the moment it does, the problem is already at hand. Since the traffic during rush hour is heavy, I should shift to neutral. When on stop, rev the engine. If it still doesn’t stop temperature rise, he says I need to raise the hood, and see if there’s a broken fan or belt, leaking coolant, or something in the condenser or radiator. If nothing evident, then just wait for it to cool down, an hour maybe, then check the coolant level in the radiator. If low, let engine idle while you top it up (plain water will do). Have the system drained as soon as possible and fill with the appropriate coolant.

Phew! And that’s just overheating?!@

DENTIST SCARE

My househelp, Josie, is scared to go to the dentist. Though, I wonder why when she admitted that she have never tried it ever before. Unfortunately, the tooth that troubled her a year ago is back to pestering her. If before, a perfume in a tiny piece of cotton inserted within the decayed tooth worked, now an anti-inflammatory drug which works its magic for a mere couple of hours, is needed.

She finally succumbed to my urging, and we made an appointment for her later in the evening. One advice I could give her to ease her nerves, try spraying a floral scented perfume minutes before meeting her most unfathomable fate of seing her dentist. I heard it has a calming effect that may help her be more at ease.

TSK! TSK!

I was doing my weekly groceries when a glass shattering in the next aisle followed by an angry reprimand caught my attention. Instead of it ceasing, it got louder, and another set of vrashing called more attention. What appalled me more though, was the words of accusation the lady was showering down the embarassed three year old (yes, you got that right, "3year old"!!!). I just couldn't believe my eyes (and ears!). Shaking my head i moved on wanting so much to remind her that it is her fault and not the child's. After all, she's suppose to look after the kid!

stop gossiping!

Yes, mom was right all along…if you have nothing nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all!

I was watching a forum in one of the conventions I was yearly invited to, and in that forum they tackled about female and male social issues. It was mentioned there that in one study made by the Americans, it revealed that when someone attributes positive or negative traits to someone else, the listener will often attribute those same traits to the speaker.

In other words, politicians who allege corruption by their opponents may themselves be perceived as dishonest. And gossips who describe others’ infidelities may themselves be viewed as immoral.

So when you gossip, you become associated with the characteristics you describe, ultimately leading those characteristics to be transferred to YOU!

TASTE BUDS...AND BABIES

I was out malling with my kid when she whispered, "poop, mom!" I took her to a nearby hotel, the Makati Shangri-La Hotel to use their restroom, which is much more preferrable than those at the malls.

Comfortable lounges were installed at the rear, and there sit two ladies conversing. I overheard them talking about their one and two year old kids. One advised the other that maybe her kid is not eating much because she makes the food too bland. That they should be given the same tasty meals that adults partake. The lady brushing her hair insisted though, and I agreed with her, that a baby's mouth has more taste buds, that some even dotting the inside of a baby's cheek. I remembered reading about it somewhere when I was still pregnant. That taste buds wear out every week to ten days, and that as we get older, less and less taste buds are replaced, resulting to a diminished sense of taste. I even recall it being said that taste buds overlap like petals though they are too small to be seen by the naked eye, but the papillae in which the taste buds are located are the tiny bumps in our tongue. I wish to share those information to the ladies if only my kid didn't call for washing that same time. In additon, I would have included my concern on a baby's kidney, they are not as fully developed yet thus should also not be given too salty foods.

I FORGOT MY TOOTHBRUSH

I changed bags before I left for an overnight stay at a hospital to accompany my friend who had appendectomy...guess what I left behind? One of the most important gadgets in my purse, my toothbrush. So instead of leaving my friend Beng behind just so I can buy myself one, I followed this wide-read friend's advice of just using a clean cotton ball to wipe each tooth clean ( i f ound a loose thread on the underside of my shirt and used as floss) and rubbed toothpaste with my tongue over my teeth...and voila! cavity-free and fresh breath all sleepless night long.