It Was a Fantastic Vacation!

How's things going on folks? I hope everything is fine.  So far, I am doing good and yes, I am back to work again! Sad to say,  vacation is over and I still wish I am on the other part of the globe to  explore more places.  Reality check...I need to go back to  hit the workplace again.

One co-worker  immediately asked me how  the vacation went thru? I was so excited telling her that it was indeed an awesome travel.  Honestly, I miss those years when I just travel anytime and anywhere I want. I came to a conclusion that things change from time to time  and so as our life's plans and path. It is like a wheel that goes up, side and down.  So far, I am very grateful that I can still manage most of the happenings in my life. I would say 99% of it. Thanks to my family  and friends for all the love, inspirations and motivations.

Rock-cut tombs in Myra.

It seems like yesterday when I visited Turkey and Greece. That 15-day holiday is over now. Overall that  one week round trip  in Turkey and a week cruise in Greece was all worth it. I have a lot of stories to tell about the places I visited in both  countries and I wish I have the time to share it.

It was my second visit in Turkey and I love this country. Its historic  ruins, culture, many interesting sights and especially the foods  makes me want to go back there again and again.  Among the places I visited  were Ephesus (second visit), Pergamum, Sardis, Pamukkale, Antalya, Myra, Euromos, Priene and Istanbul.

It was my first visit in Greece. I really find its islands  so amazing  especially   Santorini,  Mykonos and Rhodes. That visit to the most beautiful harbour named Symi or Simi was also fantastic.  That walk in Chios  made me sweat.  I need more time visiting Athens to climb the Acropolis but sad to say, it was holiday in the whole of Greece and the Acropolis  was closed.  That unplanned bus trip from Agios Nikolaus to Crete's capital Heraklion was quite adventurous.

I would say, if I have the chance to visit these countries again, I would surely do! Cheers and have a lovely one to everybody!

Saving Money While Shopping Online in Southeast Asia

I guess, everybody loves to shop. Whether you are going to the mall or do an online shopping, which I believed brings more convenience and less effort, you can always save money especially when you do the latter. Thanks to our modern technology like computer and internet, life has been so easy now particularly when you love to shop online. To all my friends in Southeast Asia, feel free to check this shopping website called iprice. Check these reasons out!

Saving Money While Doing Online Shopping

Finally, there is iprice who can serve online shoppers in Southeast Asia. At iprice, you can save money when your shop online due to the many deals and promotions they offer from coupons to vouchers or any  items that are  put on discounts. You can save money up  to 80% depending on the items you buy. They also have a list of featured stores that offer goods and products on special discounts and promotions.

Shopping at the Comfort of Your Home

Finally, thru online shopping you can already avoid the stress and hassles of driving to the malls or any shopping outlets. No more catching the bus or train because you can already shop at the comfort of your home. Thanks to computers, smartphones and internet connection, indeed our lives has been so convenient and more comfortable now.

Variety of Products to Choose From

At iprice, you can simply browse the categories for any product you wanted. Whether you are looking for pair of sandals, an external hard drive, shoes, bags, garden tools, home decor, digital camera, all you need to do is browse each category and you can find the item or product you needed. This online shopping site called iprice is simply a one stop shopping destination to any customer, young and old.

Mission Vision of iprice

These group of young professionals from tech geeks to fashionistas and entrepreneurs simply want to create the most delightful online shopping experience for their customers. Their mission aims to create an e-commerce or shopping website that will help customers find all the goods and products they need in one shopping destination, in an intuitive and visual fashion.

The Markets

If you are from any of these countries in Southeast Asia like Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam,  it is  time for you to shop and save at the comfort of your home! Enjoy shopping and don't forget to sign-up in their newsletter to be updated with their daily deals and offers. Cheers!

Spring Season is also the Start of Grill Season

Happy Monday everyone! Thanks goodness, the weather is slowly getting friendlier! During Easter week  especially during  Easter  weekend, it was still snowing. I am glad  starting this week, the weather really gets better. I can already go outside without wearing a thick winter jacket and snow boots.  Yesterday, I was even wearing a t'shirt outside  while planting some flowers at  the backyard.

Barbequing at the backyard is indeed fun.  Spring season is the perfect time to start it!

Indeed, spring Season is  here and it is also the  start of Grill season! It was a good decision buying some meats and vegetables for grilling when I went grocery shopping last Thursday. I bought some German sausages called bratwurst and some chicken and pork meat that were already marinated. I was really hoping for  a better weather last weekend and so thankful that it  really was  a nice  one.

The backyard is a perfect place for doing a barbeque or some grilling. It is not so small and not so big. Some spring flowers especially the tulips and hyacinths are flowering right now. Others are still growing. Thanks to my BFF who was a great grill master.  I did had yummy and sumptuous grilled foods yesterday.

For now, just enjoy  the yummy photo I got here. You can also fine some spring flowers in my garden at the image. Have  a lovely week to all! I am slowly hitting my sack! Goodnight.....until then...

Get the Parts You Need for Your Side by Side

If you have entered the world of side by side vehicles, you know what a blast they can be. They can take on the rough terrain, carry you anywhere you want to go, and you can enjoy the ride with someone by your side. Many ATV enthusiasts are jumping to UTVs because they are more versatile and a safer way to go when you want to travel with a friend or partner. Just like any piece of equipment, you are going to need to take care of it. That means regular maintenance. Find Honda Big Red Parts and more when you shop at sidebysidestuff.com.

Keep Your Ride in Top Form
No matter what kind of side by side you own, whether you are a Polaris Fan, like an Arctic Cat, or go for the Honda, you'll find a comprehensive listing of parts at sidebysidestuff.com. When you need to work on your drive train, your steering needs attention, or you want to tweak your electronics, you have come to the right place. Sidebysidestuff.com is your definitive source for all things related to your UTV.

Put Your Personal Stamp on Your UTV 
When you own a side by side, you want to personalize it and make it stand apart from all the rest. Think of a cab enclosure when you want to use your side by side in all types of weather, adding a heater for comfort. A winch and bumpers will give you more versatility on the trails. Amp up your wheels and tires when you want to take on more aggressive conditions. Windshields and roofs can complete the package. When you want to make your side by side a year-round vehicle, a ski and track system will allow you to take your UTV out in the snow. It's your ride. Let sidebysidestuff.com help you to make it complete.

Spice Up Your Ride 
When you're not looking for repairs or maintenance, sidebysidestuff.com is the place to be to accessorize. Find all the extras, from doors to skid plates and audio systems. The next time that you meet up with the crew for a ride, you will be ready. Your ride will have all of the extras that can enhance performance. Enjoy your UTV even more when you give it a little, extra help from sidebysidestuff.com.

Spring Time is Gardening Time

Hey folks! How are things going on in there! I just look at the calendar and it seems that the month of March is almost over.  Yes, three more days to go and I am ready to face another month of the year. I can't wait for the weather to really be nice and friendly.  Today was  a gloomy and rainy weather.  It was raining the entire day and outside is  still  cold.  This is typical spring weather since Mother Nature needs rain and more rain.

I can't  wait to see these tulips in my garden again.

Since it is spring season now, I can't wait to hit the garden again and do some clean-up and gardening. Some flowers are  already blooming  in our garden especially the crocus.  The tulips are slowly growing too. In two or three weeks, I believed they will be in full bloom.

Lovely tulips from last year's spring.

Spring  is one of my favorite seasons of the year.  This season refers to the ideas of rebirth, resurrection and  regrowth.  This is the time to see lives and nature growing again. The plants and the trees start to bear flowers, leaves and branches. It is simply a season to rejoice for a new life and beginnings.

I can't wait  to see more flowers and green environment so soon again. This is the reason why  I so love spring  season. Most of all spring time is gardening time!

I wish everyone a wonderful spring season! Cheers and take care everyone!

A Dust-Free Home

Cleaning the home and keeping it clean doesn’t have to be difficult. However, one of the most troublesome aspects of housecleaning is the dust that collects and clings everywhere. Nothing else is as troublesome as dust. Virtually everything else can be kept clean with minimal effort. Smooth surfaces stay virtually streak-free and other surfaces don’t become dirty unless they’re directly contaminated in some way. However, dust collects constantly as it is perpetually floating through the air. This is especially true for people who live in the desert. There are some ways to keep the home more dust-free and make cleaning easier to manage.

Knick-knacks and collectible items can attract a lot of dust. Instead of displaying them out in the open, it’s wise to place them inside of a collectible display case. Dust has a way of getting into all of the nooks and crannies. When people are cleaning off their items, they can miss this dust that has collected. This can potentially ruin collectible items. Placing them in a display case is an excellent way to keep them dust-free, but it also helps to showcase the brilliance of each item. Items that are kept in a display case have a way of reflecting light.

While screens cant indefinitely keep out dust, they can greatly prohibit a lot of it from entering the home. Place screens over the windows, and it’s wise to install screen doors on the outside of the home’s doors. It helps to wet each of the screens before the windows and doors are open. The dust is more likely to cling to the screens than enter the home.

Keeping a lush garden may be difficult, and it can take time to grow several plants. However, an outdoor garden helps to keep dust at a minimum. The roots of a plant helps to hold down the soil. There is dust in the air, but it can spring up from the ground when the wind catches it. Waiting for the grass and other vegetation to grow takes time. Ground covering takes very little time to grow, and it grows like weeds, which means that maintenance is minimal. This will help keep dust out of the home.

There are other ways to keep dust out of the home. Invest in a strong vacuum cleaner, and use water where possible to clean up items. Enjoy a more dust-free home.

Home Project Continues this March

slowly building a second home.

Goodbye February!  Hello March! I was not so feeling good when I woke-up this morning. I was having a headache and  good to know I am feeling very better now. I am not really a coffee drinker but I decided to drink a very strong coffee to ease the  pain in my head. I believed, caffeine really helps in getting rid of headache. I already tried it a lot of times and it works.

Just an hour ago, I was chatting with my family back home. The chat was especially about the home project that is going on in my home country. I guess, I am already slowly getting ready for my come back. Not really now, but in the years to come..when things get better and I already have the resources I need to be backed home for good.

The home project started last year in November. This is quite a big project. The construction of  another house was put into reality. Last year in summer, already I started working. I told myself, I want to build another  home near the city and with the salary I get, I want to see something from it.   This home project is not in a hurry. Hopefully in 3-5 years,  the house will be finished.

Thanks to the decision of buying a lot near Cebu City.   During that time, the price of the land was still  affordable. As of now, the location of the property is  getting more expensive because there are already a lot of houses, apartments and subdivision in the area.

Thanks to the trusted brother who is managing the construction. Without him, this will never be possible. Thanks also to the siblings from the USA, who are also helping especially with the finances.

Hopefully in the next vacation in the Philippines, we don't need anymore  to stay in a hotel in Cebu City.  This home project  might be partially finished. I hope, it  is  done when we go there for another holiday.

This time, I have to avoid shopping to invest more for this realty project. By doing it, I can have something for the future especially when I go home for good.

Cheers and I wish everyone a fruitful and wonderful month of March. God bless us all!