Looking for Investments

My gosh.

Today gas prices went up again. I tell you living in this day and age is increasingly getting more and more difficult. Add to that the fact that I suck at saving, right? Soooo...maybe this year I should change that. The question is: what to invest in? Real estate sounds interesting, but they say it's not a good time to buy now. Stocks are interesting, but, I'm not much of a risk taker. Gold is a popular choice but I wouldn't know how to begin trying to spot gold deals that are good and what are the going gold prices nowadays.

One reason gold would be a good investment, or so I've been told, is because the price of gold is relatively errr, I dunno if stable would be a right term, but what I mean is though gold prices may dip from time to time, it always can be counted on to go up again.

So, whatchathink? C'mon guys, lets go to one of them mines or a gold spot and stike it rich? haha. Where's that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when you need it!!!

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iBlog 7: Not Just Part of the Audience!

This will be my third year attending the annual bloggers convention, iBlog, and this year, I have been picked as one of the speakers :)

Yeeeeey.....Yiiiiikes....Egaaaaad.

Talk about mixed emotions haha. Wish me luck

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Ceiling Fans And Dining Ambiance

One of the things I look for when I eat out is comfort. While I may always say that I would pick fashion over comfort when I'm dressing up, when it comes to eating out, I don't like being stuck in a stuffy restaurant. I especially like restaurants that are open and spacious because I truly hate dining in a place where I can't even hear myself think. I particularly like the rustic feel of places that are by the bay or the sea, just like the dining area in my favorite resort (which sadly has closed down already. boo.) Because it's so open and spacious, it is cool and breezy. Sometimes, though, especially during the summer, they need to run the Ceiling fans to get good circulation going.

The one thing I like best about having a Ceiling fan is that it does allow for good air circulation, especially since we all know hot air rises, right? So if it's being moved around from up where the fan is installed, it allows for more movement, thus dispelling the heaviness in the air that tends to build up. At least that's the best way I can describe it hehe.

There are a lot of available types and models of ceiling fans in the market. From really large ones for commercial use to smaller, more home-friendly ones, there is sure to be one that will best suit your needs. Before you go out and get one, however, it is important to do the legwork and read about what's out there. I bet there are good deals to be found, such as from Hansen Wholesale Ceiling Fans among others. Find out who makes the Best Ceiling Fans here!


Happy shopping!

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Rubbabu: Toys and Other Nice Things

I recently was invited to a media briefing about a new toy line that is set to hit the market really soon: Rubbabu toys. They are the cutest things, I tell ya. Alright, granted you've heard that time and again, but just go with it, okay? Haha. One added bonus to the whole Rubbabu brand is that unlike many toy brands out there, this one is almost completely environmentally friendly.

I made a whole list of why this is such a great toy for kids. Please do read about it in my teacher blog, www.theaccidentalteacher.com :)

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Scrubs...Not Just For Doctors :-)

One of the things my friend, who is a physical therapist, keeps telling me is how comfortable it is to sleep in her scrubs. Sure, they're medical uniforms but since she is no longer with the company that issued those scrubs, she uses it for sleeping. Actually, I was laughing at her when she made it a point to bring these scrubs from here when she migrated to the US. I was telling her she really didn’t need it, but she was like, I want it. She says it allows her to move freely and comfortably. I never really thought they could be comfy, but now that I think of it, doctors, nurses and therapists who use scrubs need to be able to move quickly and freely with what they're wearing, right?
Actually, I love how these nurses and doctors scrubs have become quite cute and stylish, especially the ones for pediatricians. They come with cute little characters that are so adorable.From hearts to stars and cartoon characters, these scrubs are no longer limited to plain white, hospital-y looking thingies.They come in all sorts of colors too. I see them when the nannies and caregivers around our neighborhood (yes, scrubs have evolved to being used by so many other professions!). If I were to get a pair for myself, I'd pick a set of  teal green scrubs. That would be so cute I tell ya!

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Back in Business

After another looooong hiatus....I'm back. :-) Wish me luck this time around...I need to keep this blog going. After all, it was the one that kept me company through the long dark nights that I struggled with. It has my inner most thoughts (well, at least those that are available for public consumption teeheeheee) and so I wanna make sure it stays alive.

I do hope you come back and visit every now and then! Even more, I hope I have new stuff for you to read when you return!

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Statistics....my research Waterloo

Today my friend and I were discussing why I still had not gotten my thesis done. Or research for that matter. One one hand, I really wanna get it done, but on the other, I really don't want to. Talk about ambivalence. I guess for one Statistics problems make me nervous and it makes me feel incompetent. Statistics questions my self-esteem and my general sense of well-being. That's really one thing that's holding me back. I know that I can get a lot of Statistics help from my friends and colleagues, but even that isn't enough to motivate me.

Seriously, however, getting a Statistics tutor may help me get over that fear. Finding free Statistics help is actually quite easy, especially now that we are living in a highly technological world. Through the internet, there are many sites to find Statistics answers. An added bonus, it's all available at my fingertips anytime of day. Plus there are all sorts of software to make computing and the like quick and almost painless.


Perhaps soon I will overcome my fear of research.Hopefully it come before it's too late. But then again....let's see what happens! To be fair, I do join in with group research projects and in the meantime, that's gotta suffice :-)

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Salt Arrives this July!

After such a long wait, I am so happy to know that Angelina Jolie's latest movie, SALT, will finally be in theaters this July! As far as I know, this has been in the works since 2009 and I have seen so many trailers promoting it but it isn't till now that we have final confirmation that it will be shown at the end of the month. I CAN'T WAIT!!! Woot!

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The Wonderful World of PDF

As a child, I loved spending countless hours in the bookstore. When I was living in the States, my playground of choice was the neighborhood library. However, now that I am grown up, I don't have the luxury of spending time in those places anymore. In fact, I barely have time to read :-( Right now, the only stuff I end up reading are journal articles and ebooks on my handy-dandy E63.It helps a lot that pdf files are readily available and easily downloaded into my phone so I can read them whenever I am in transit.

One thing, however, that frustrates me when I browse pdf files online, especially those that are for academic purposes, is that sometimes it is not specified if it is a full article or if it's just an abstract. It would help if there were thumbnails and previews that would allow me to check the files, such as the newagepdfsearch, without downloading first, that way I don't use up the precious little space left in my trusty lappy.

Also, as a teacher, I try to save my files in pdf so that I can be more confident in uploading and sharing notes and lectures with my students. This way I am assured, to some degree, that whatever I send is not as easily changed as compared to in a simple document file.

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Looking for nominees for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs?

It's just about that time of the year where the blogosphere searches for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of the year. I found out about this contest last year when I got into the whole blogging scene. Back then, my blog, The Accidental Teacher was nominated!

This year, two of my blogs have made appearances on the list again! Nominated are The Accidental Teacher and Fat Girl No More.I am so honored to actually be nominated, and I can only wish I can actually make the top 10 this year. Competition is tight though!!!

If you wanna join the writing contest and are looking for nominees, please do consider my blogs ;-) One more blog I'm advocating for is my friend Earth's blog, Surviving Autism and for foodie fans, Nomnomclub.

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What's in the Rainbow's End?

Sometimes I wish I could still believe in the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. That will definitely solve a lot of my money woes and let me have the power to purchase whatever I want, whenever I want :-) I don't really need much, but I would love having the option of not having to be tied down to a job to earn a living. Imagine, if  I could spot gold at the end of a rainbow were real, given the price of gold in today's market, I could sure solve not just my problems, but even other people who matter to me.

What's also great about having a pot of gold at my disposal is the fact that gold prices continue to go up, no matter how bad a market can be. Even if gold price fluctuates now and then, it still is a worthwhile investment. This is why, I think, many people invest in gold buillon and bars.

So, do you wanna join me in finding a gold spot at the end of the rainbow??? Hahaha! If only these were real!!! For now, I will settle for investing in gold jewelry! Speaking of which, maybe this would be a great gift for my latest goddaughter, what do you think???

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Eclipse Opens Today!!!!

Though I am not a big Twilight Fan, I can't help but get into the whole Twilight Fever whenever it comes up. Last night I got to catch an advanced screening of the latest installment of the series, Eclipse. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it a lot :-) There were a lot of cheesy, funny, and kilig moments that any viewer would enjoy, particularly the female audiences :-)

Two of my favorite lines: (without spoiling anything!)
"You have to admit, I'm hotter than you!" Jacob to Edward
"Jacob....stay!" Bella to Jacob

cute huh? ;-)

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