How To Enroll Under PhilHealth's Individually Paying Program
on Nov 21, 2009 in health A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my plans of changing my SSS status from employed to a non-employed spouse. I still haven't found time to visit the SSS office which is just nearby because I'm swamped with work. I'm planning to do this during my...

Why I Dread General Cleaning
on Nov 18, 2009 in consumer affairs good housekeeping I think we've all read and heard it before: Cleaning up is a dirty job but somebody's got to do it. But I dread the thought that it's general cleaning time once again. Believe me, you can count on me to do every household task including those that...

It's Here!
on Nov 14, 2009 in photography We finally bought the DSLR of our dreams. We got a Nikon D5000 that's just a notch below Nikon D90. Not bad for a beginner's camera, don't you think? We were supposed to get a D40 but our supplier told us that it's already phased out along with th...

Signing Up as an SSS Voluntary Member
on Nov 9, 2009 in Philippines personal Filipinos work-at-home I know I should have done this back in 2006 when I stopped teaching. I planned to do so immediately after we moved here in Cainta with the SSS branch just a 5-minute drive away. I suddenly realized the need to update my membership status and start...

Entamoeba Coli Cyst - What It Is and What It's Not
on Nov 6, 2009 in consumer affairs health hygeine Ralph I had the biggest scare of my life last week when I brought my son to the doctor. I brought him to have his lungs checked since he was having his cough for more than two weeks already. That day, he also started to have loose bowel movements. I tho...

Buying a DSLR for Christmas
on Nov 4, 2009 in consumer affairs technology Aaaah! This is it! Can you imagine me jumping for joy? Finally, we're gonna buy a DSLR for Christmas. It's actually my husband's gift to himself as he's really the one who has the skilled eye in taking photographs. I'm still excited, though, becaus...

Any Problems With Acne?
on Oct 31, 2009 in beauty sugar-free living I am glad that I don't. In fact, I didn't have acne problems ever since. I guess it helps that I seldom wear make up. The worst I got to have is a pimple or two when I am ovulating. Acne can be a big problem for diabetics and it's not just for ae...

"THIS IS IT" Showed Me The Michael Jackson I Never Knew
on Oct 29, 2009 in movie review Of course, I did not let yesterday pass without me and my boy watching "This Is It", the film that showed the behind-the-scenes footage of what could've been Michael Jackson's comeback concert. Yesterday was my youngest brother's birthday so he and...

Litratong Pinoy: Amoy (Smell)
on Oct 28, 2009 in travel log Litratong Pinoy food Sinong Pinoy ang hindi paborito ang bagoong? Bihira lang siguro. Di ba kahit na sa totoo lang ay hindi kanais-nais ang kanyang amoy ay nakakatakam pa rin? Kaya nga kahit na bawal ay marami pa ring nakakalimot sa sarili at kumakain ng bagoong o bin...

Looking For A Wise Investment
on Oct 26, 2009 in finances work-at-home I recently hooked a writing deal with a local client that gives me guaranteed monthly writing projects. It's like I'll be receiving a regular monthly pay except that I'm just a contributing writer. I really am so happy because, with that extra inco...