Monday, February 1, 2010

Psoriatic Arthritis

I have this sister-in-law with psoriatic arthritis, and right now she goes to this clinic and takes the psoriatic arthritis treatment. It takes her almost the day to get her treatment. I have never seen any one in her shape, and I know she is miserable. My family went on a short vacation for just a weekend, and once we came back she was twice as bad than before we went. I have hope and faith these treatments are going to work for her, but it is just terrible seeing her in the shape. I feel for her and wish he all the luck in the world.

Birthday Gifts

I ask my son what he would like to have for his birthday this year and the only thing he could tell me was wii accessories because his friends had some and enjoyed playing with them. When I went to get them they had some left so I was so thankful. I know he will be tickled to death because he had the best time playing with his friends' accessories. Silly gift, I know, but whatever works.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Security is Important

My husband and I have been looking at some different wireless security systems for our house. We feel it would be in our best interest to invest in something so that when we leave our house for days at a time we don't have to worry. We are constantly both on the road with our work and it terrifies me that some day we will come home and find everything gone. It will definitely be worth the price to know we have a secure house.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Helping a Friend

I have been helping a friend for quite some time now. She has been searching for a job in a new city. It's already hard enough to move and have to learn where everything is located, but when you have to try to find a job on top of that, it makes it that much harder. I told her I would help by looking online at all the Philadelphia job search places I could find. I know she would help me if I was in this situation, so it's the least I could do.

I Love Reading Stories

I have always been the type of person that loves reading fact stories that other people have experienced. Just a couple of days ago, I was reading some weight loss success stories. I have to admit, that reading stories such as these give me the encourage I need so much. It helps to know that other people have done and succeeded with something you are trying to accomplish yourself. If your trying to reach a goal and want to help yourself do it, then trying reading a success story. It will work wonders.

Burning Some Fat in My Future

I got out of bed fairly early this morning so I could get a head start on doing some research on my new diet. I started with a site at fatburnersupplements.org and have been reading it most of the morning. There were tons of information on it to help me get an insite on exactly what I was looking for. I have decided that I can't put off anymore what I had said I would start this past Monday. That is getting rid of these few excess pounds. Life is too short to procrastinate.

Monday, January 18, 2010

My Joints

As many of you already know, I suffer from a disease called Rheumatoid. It is an awful disease that can leave my joints in so much pain. I wouldn't wish this joint pain on my worse enemy. I do however try to take my supplements like I am suppose to and they do work for me as much as can be expected. I can't imagine going through a day without them. If you've never tried a supplement for your joint pain, then you are missing out on something that could help you so much. It may just be what your body is needing to get everything under control.

Searching Does Pay Off

I can honestly say, surfing the internet and searching religiously does pay off sometimes. I have been looking around for directories for quite some time now. In fact, I've tried different sites with no luck at all. I am so happy that I have finally found the best web directories. I sit here in amazement when I do run across something that I can actually benefit from. Sometimes it just takes a little time and willpower to find what you need, but if you stick with it, then it will come.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

I Hate Wrinkles

I have always been the type of person that don't want to get wrinkles as I get older. Because of this, I always use a anti wrinkle serum. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical in the beginning, but after using it for quite some time, I love it. It has helped my skin tremendously and it actually does work. I have friends and family who notice my skin and are always asking me what I use to keep it looking this way. I use to tell them it was a bid secret, but then I started bragging about it. I figure they might as well benefit from it too.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

My List of Things To Do

Even though it's Saturday, I have tons of things on my list to get done today. The first thing I am going to try and check out today is a product I've heard a lot about. It's called, Solo Slim. I am very interested in it because several of my friends have been raving about how well it has helped them. I know I've put on a few pounds and I have to do something about it soon. I had hoped to get started by Monday, but unless I make up my mind about what I'm going to try, then it's not going to happen soon.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Looking for Safety

I have been reading a lot about how you can invest money and how you can make sure your money is safe. From everything I read it seems like gold bullion is the best way to go. Anyone else with an opinion? If so, I would love to hear it. With today's economic times, then you can't be too safe. Otherwise, one day you may live to regret the things you "could of" done.

Rethinking My Luggage Idea

I had mentioned at one time how we needed some new luggage for our upcoming vacations this year. Well, I was thinking about the carry bag I use for work and thought it might not be a bad idea to check into Jack Georges luggage. I really like this carry bag and it seems to have held up so well. I am awful when it comes to bags or luggage. I am not easy on them by any means, so I want something that is going to hold up and withstand all I put it through.

Vacation Planning

I just love the month of January, almost as much as I love the summer. Well, maybe not quite that much. One reason I love this month is because we usually sit down and start planning where we are going to go on vacation during the year. My husband and I usually pick out a couple places each to check into. This year my husband wanted me to look at some Outer Banks rentals. I haven't really thought of anything yet, but I plan on searching around tomorrow and coming up with some ideas myself. Can't wait too long or we might not get the reservations we want.

I'm So Excited

Tomorrow my fitness equipment arrives. Have you ever seen anyone so excited to be able to exercise? I've always enjoyed working out, but with a work schedule like mine I just don't have the time to go to the gym anymore. I have ordered this equipment so that I can not put off what I need to be doing. Dieting alone just don't get it if you can't keep your body in shape. This is going to be an adventure and I'm sure you'll be seeing updates of how well I like it, or not.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

What to Buy

Why is it so hard to find gifts for men? My uncle's birthday is coming up soon and I always buy him something. Each year it seems harder to find him something I know he would like. Well, this year I have been trying to think out of the box. I started out thinking about his hobbies, but he really doesn't have any that I am aware of. However, I did think of something he does enjoy and that is smoking cigars. He usually just smokes one each day. I am highly considering buying him some of those. I feel like he would love that gift as good as he would love anything.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Whats in Store for Me

Well, I have made an important decision about my health and life. I want to start getting my body back into shape. My only problem is I don't have the time to go for nature walks or work out at the gym. I need something that is convenient that I can do in between ten minute breaks here and there. I have decided to buy some exercise equipment. I have been searching ellipticals on the internet all afternoon. I plan on making a purchase tomorrow so I can get my shipment by the first of the year. Sounds like a great New Years Resolution to me, what about you?

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Helping Your Website

My husband has a website he has been concerned about because it is getting enough hits, and I'm sure it's because it doesn't rank high enough in the search engines. He has been working on that pretty much all day. After a fulls day work he started telling me all about how he improved or going to improve his site. He found this great free link directory and now he is all beside himself with excitement. I just love it when things work out for him and he's in a good mood.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Something to Consider

My husband and I have had our fair share of sickness in this family. Enough that we have been thinking about a health savings account. My cousin has one and she was explaining how much better it has worked since her family has had one. I can't imagine going to the doctor or being put into the hospital and knowing you have money set aside just for that purpose. It sure would take a burden off of you and make it a lot less stressful.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Our House at Night

We have a house out in the country as most of you already know. I like it this way and feel like it is very private, but it still doesn't mean I don't want to be able to see when I go out at night. I have been telling my husband we need to look into getting some more outdoor lighting for this house. He is out of town a lot with business and I just hate to go out and it be so dark. We also have a hot tub on our back deck, but there is not way I would get in it with him not home. Nothing is worse than sitting in hot tub in the dark.

Planning a Wedding

My stepson that is in the military has just informed me that he is going to be getting married in February. Since he is in Korea right at the moment, and won't be home until January, I am helping his fiance plan the wedding. Today we sat down and made a list of everything we are going to need. It started with flowers, photography and ended with where to rent a tuxedo. After we left each other, I started thinking of things we didn't even talk about. It has been a long time since I helped with a wedding and I'm so afraid it is going to be the last minute and we will realize we left out something of great importance. I figure the best thing I can do is search around online and find a site that has a planning check list. This is probably going to be my best bet to make this wedding happen.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Water Problems

I've noticed lately our water problems at the house seem to be getting worse. This morning I told my husband than we have to do something about it. He agrees, but wasn't sure what to do. So, today I am going to investigate what type of water softener we can get. I want to be able to find something before we have relatives come visit at Christmas time. Therefore, this little project is on the top of my list.

Thinking About College

I have thought about trying to go back to college for quite some time now. My only issue would be finding the time to actually make it to the campus. Then it hit me, I could try and get an online mba. What would be wrong with that? It would give me the time I need to do my work and also allow me to take some courses needed for this degree. So, I started searching for an online university that offered everything I needed. I found exactly the information I was looking for. It is a fully accredited online education institution and it is called Western Governors Online University. It doesn't stop there. After doing my research, I later found out that this is the exact school a friend of mine used to get her MBA. She loved this University and said she highly recommended it to anyone looking for an online institution. So, starting next week I am going to call for more information. Who knows, I may be starting by the first of the year.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Insurance is Due

I am writing out my bills for the month and noticed my insurance had a different due date. I never noticed this until today. It use to be due at the end of the month and now I noticed it is due at the beginning. I have always done insurance online payments, but they do send me a statement each month. I am wondering if I was cheated out of some days I had paid for when they changed my due date. I think it is time I look around for a new insurance company. I have a feeling I could get rates better than these anyway.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

I'm on a Mission

My daughter's camera has official bit the dust and my mother has decided she will buy her a new one for Christmas. Therefore, I am on a mission trying to research all the different digital cameras and the best deal I can find. I have a list of what I would like for this camera to be able to accomplish, and I also have a set price of what my mother is willing to pay. I just want to be able to get the best deal possible, so it's going to take a little research on my part but in the end, my daughter will be thrilled.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

A Trip to Jamaica

My neighbors are planning a trip this coming up spring. They have been looking at jamaica vacations for quite some time now. They are always asking me about Jamaica, but I keep telling them it is hard for me to tell them anything. I have only been one time and that was only because our cruise ship docked there. When a cruise takes you to an island like this, you really don't have that much time to truly explore the island. I know they don't understand, but I wish they could. I told them unless they go on a cruise, they just wouldn't get what I was talking about. Now on the other end, I wish I would have been to Jamaica for an extended vacation so I could tell them everything about the island, but I guess I'm not that lucky.

Something I Can't Stand

Ever since I got back from my cruise I have been trying to exercise. I can already tell you I don't have enough hours in the day to do a proper exercise program. I have been watching my food intake and trying to walk as much as I can. My worse nightmare is that the belly fat I already have is only going to get bigger. I have always had a flat stomach, but after this cruise I can actually see it puffing up more and more everyday. I know I should have resisted all that wonderful food, but now that I am home I can't stop eating. I am starving and don't know which way to turn.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Back From My Cruise

As many of you already know, I made it back from my lovely cruise a few days ago. It was just as wonderful as I suspected.  Of course, I knew what to expect since it was my third one, but I don't think it could ever get old to me. It is such pretty scenery and nice weather that I don't understand how anyone could not enjoy it. I loved everything about, but there was this one thing I was totally impressed it. You're going to laugh, but it was the bathroom hand dryers. Those things were powerful. They were automatic of course, but once you stuck your wet hands under them, it only took seconds to dry. When I say seconds, I am talking about ten seconds. I couldn't believe it. I would love to purchase something like this for my bathrooms at home. That is how impressed I was with them. Wonder if people would make fun of me for having one in my home bathroom?

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Thinking About a New Computer

My husband and I both have desktop computers and we also have one laptop. However, our laptop is extremely old. I really would like to try and purchase a new one before the year is over. I know that is way too many computers in one house, but it would be nice to sit in front of the fireplace and television while doing some of my work. Now my only problem is figuring out what size computer memory and other accessories I would need. This will definitely be a job for my husband. He knows more about this than I do. Although, he does tend to under estimate what I would like to have. So, maybe I should get his opinion and then order the next size up. Doesn't that sound like a good plan?

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Daily Routines

Doesn't everyone have daily routines? I was thinking about this earlier as I talked to my daughter about how she should start using eye cream. She tried to tell me that is just one more step that would be time consuming for her. I told her that the important stuff like this shouldn't be left out of a daily routine and she would be thankful in years to come that she did take care of herself, especially her skin on her face. She has promised to start using it, but I am definitely going to be monitoring the situation. I want her to always look young a pretty. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?

Life Insurance is Important

Life insurance is important to our family. I have witnessed so many times when a family didn't have the proper amount of life insurance, or none at all. In fact, I was just discussing this today with one of my best friends. She knows how important it is because her sister was left without any when her husband passed away. It left her and her kids in a major bind and they had no clue how they were going to make it without any income. I encouraged my friend to at least look at a life insurance quote and just see how much she could get some for. She has promised me she would, so I am hoping she realizes it is not as expensive as she was thinking. I hate to see anything happen to anyone, but sometimes you have to be prepared for the worst.