Courage and Valor

I have a deep respect for the enlisted military personnel and the veterans.  Signing up to be a soldier of a country takes tremendous amount of courage and determination.  It’s their lives that they are offering to protect the nation’s security.  Sadly, our soldiers are not fairly compensated.  The pay they are receiving are not commensurate with the risks they’re bravely undertaking.  That’s why it’s no longer a wonder why some think of quitting the military and just resume a regular citizen’s life.  In the US, the benefits of the soldiers are something to be envious of.  They have extended programs and incentives, fair pay and allowances and there are even education benefits given to those who wish to advance their online military degrees.  Some can even earn a college degree online while they serve the country.  These are just fair and appropriate means of paying back for the courage and valor they’ve set forth all for the love of the country.

Birthday Gift For Dad

I’m currently in the lookout for a classic timepiece that I wish to give my Dad as a birthday gift.  He’s turning 64 next month and as a thank you present for all the hard work, patience and love he’s been showering us through the years, I believe it’s just right that I give him an extraordinary gift he’ll treasure tremendously.  I chanced upon the website of Lussori and it’s there I saw the wonderful pieces of IWC Watches.  Truly elegant and well crafted.  It’s very evident up to the smallest details.  Lussori offers a wide array of models for IWC and I’m so confused which to choose.  They also have other equally elegant brands but I’d rather not confuse myself any further so I’m just browsing IWC for the mean time.

Glad Hubby’s Not a Seaman

I have a seaman cousin who is regularly on a maritime journey.  I admire him for his dedication and keenness to work hard for his family but I think I revere his wife more.  I can’t see myself undergoing such a long waiting ordeal, taking care of 2 kids on my own and well, letting so many days and months pass without a husband by my side and praying for a safe journey and that the services of a Jones Act lawyer will always be available to defend the crew for any accidents that may arise.  Well, to each is his own.  I’m sure we entirely have a different perspective. I’m just glad that my husband is not a seaman and that even though he goes home late at night from work, we’re sleeping together as a family. :)

Quicker8.com’s Blog Giveaway Contest

My fellow Twitter Bebot friend, Faye, of Quicker8.com is holding a cool giveaway contest on her blog where she’s giving away the following as raffle prizes:

1st prize – Fossil Ladies Chronograph (big face) watch

2nd prize – Kate Spade kikay kit (orange)

3rd prize – Kate Spade kikay kit (floral)

This is open to international readers as well.  Contest runs until September 8, 2010. 

Check out her blog for the contest mechanics and other details of this contest.

Additional Work

I'm so itching to shop right now but my Paypal wouldn't allow me to do so.  I’ve just transferred funds to my savings account. Yes, my wallet is penniless. This is my cue that I need to exert extra effort and find additional means so I can earn more for my shopping allowance and also, so I can invest already in my long planned business project. 

I guess this is the perfect time to get out my rare gold coins collection out and do business with it.  How I wish I also have a bullion to make a deal of.  I searched online for a hard asset investment dealer and that's how I came to know about the US Gold Bureau. This company has been a trusted dealer for several years now with their dependable rare coin trade experts to trust.  By the way, they're not just limited to rare coins but they also trade other precious metals such as silver, platinum bullion and bullion coins.

Good Morning Philippines!

It’s already 5 AM and yet I’m still here in front of my laptop burning the midnight (or dusk?) oil as I work on my pending assignments.   I don’t know if I’ll ever manage to get a shuteye since I still rushing a number of tasks with the high hopes of making it before the deadline in a few hours from now.  Anyone who has the best eye cream out there, please send me some my way.  I think I’d be needing it later for the rest of the day.  Meanwhile, as I hear the rooster crowing, let me greet you a good morning and may you have a meaningful and productive week ahead.

Once You Pop…

..you can’t stop.  Oddly, that’s what’s happening to me right now.  It seems I can’t get enough browsing women's clothing catalogs in my favorite online shops.  August seems to be my shopping month as I’ve purchased several pieces for me: a bag and numerous dresses and tops.  I think, this is the problem when you suppress yourself too much of something because the effect could also be devastating.  It’s been months (or is it more than a year already) that I’ve imposed a no-shopping rule to pave way for a more important family project.  Now that we’re coping fine with our finances, I’ve bit by bit lifted the rule.  I may be shopping endlessly these days, but I still practice great frugality.  Meaning, I only buy dresses that are worth Php 300 and below, as much as possible.  Also, I shop but I see to it that I I have enough to pay it upfront.  No credit. No debts. 

Gold and Individual Retirement Accounts

I was just browsing my Facebook account when I suddenly read about a link share from a friend regarding precious metals and individual retirement accounts (IRA) from the United States Gold Bureau.  It may sound way too advanced for me to think about IRAs but actually, it’s never too early to start thinking about retirement especially if you have a family and kids’ future to think about. I’m inspired by the illustration they used that explained how gold can safeguard savings from the devaluation of the American dollar.  Now I’m set to learn about these things further through the vast resources of good reads and information about everything related to gold investment at US Gold Bureau.