Archive for September, 2010
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
I was googling for eye creams that really work and so far, I have read from a blog that they actually do work and do not work. Because you see, eye creams moisturizes the skin, so in that particular area it really does work. But as for the claim of tightening to diminishing wrinkles around the eyes and getting rid of dark circles, most of the time it doesn’t work or it depends from person to person. Some eye creams have an effect on a group of women while for some it doesn’t have any visible effect.
So, if you are looking for an eye cream that really works, then I suggest you try them all (of course, consult your dermatologist first before you do). Start from the one with the most claims of effectiveness then work your way down, but if you find an eye cream that is already working for you, I suggest you stop there and maintain.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2010
In my previous post, I mentioned that I wanted to become the biggest loser. I want to reduce body fat in my tummy because I firmly believe that my bulging tummy is responsible for my 15lbs overweight from a 5’5’’ ideal weight for women.
Not only that, but I want to tone my tummy since it is already sagging. I am not aiming for a six-pack abs but at least the look of a flat tummy will do! I don’t want to be asked if I am pregnant or not. 
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
When I heard about the reality game show, The Biggest Loser, I thought it had a very negative connotation since I didn’t have any idea what it was about. But when I was able to watch an episode and hear the weight loss stories of the contestants, I might say, it was only then that I realized that the title of their game show is very ironic. The game show is very inspiring for many people especially if you really want to lose weight! Aside from the monetary prize, the feeling of losing weight is already a prize for them.
Anyway, I really want to become the biggest loser too! I want to lose weight as much as possible. I want to maintain my height’s ideal weight of 125lbs instead of 140lbs that I have now!
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Lately, I noticed that most of my handbags are already old and wrecked. So that means I need to buy a new one before I get myself embarrassed in public (handles detaching, it happened to me many times). Well, I am not looking for a branded handbag like Prada but just enough for my budget and hopefully will last for at least one year.
Anyway, I am planning to visit my old workplace and maybe get my bag from them. I always have an open credit with one of the dealers. I probably get an all-purpose handbag!
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
I have bought things online but I have never tried to buy diet pills online. Or any pharmaceutical products for that matter. I guess it is because sometimes we cannot be sure of the supplier. I mean, unlike if we say, I buy at Watsons, I can always go back to them to lodge a complaint if ever. But online, well I guess I will just have to know the seller and check testimonials about him or her.
Last time, I found a site that sends free samples of acai berry. And it came with free shipping, imagine that. I wanted to try it but when I applied online, I was told that the offer was only for residents of the United States. Awww…that sucks but well, I guess if they offer it all over the world, they will get bankrupt with the shipping charges! LOL So I cannot blame the company. I really would like to try Acai Berry. I just have to find an affordable and reliable brand.
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
I started blogging more or less three years ago. At first I find it hard to start blogging because I have to do by myself. I started from scratch so I need to hardly work my way up to earn a decent living. I have read and heard from various reliable resources that given the time, I can earn an extra income from this online activity. Never did I imagine that I can afford to quit my present job, where I was already a manager of a direct selling clothing and apparel company. Yes, I gave up my position and worked as a full time blogger because I can earn better and stay with my kids and watch them grow at the same time.
I was once searching online for some topics to blog about and post it and I was surprised to find out that more and more posts are talking about car insurance quotes, where after I searched about the topics and thought I’ve learned and gathered enough ideas, I posted about it, too.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Last Christmas, a good friend of mine was telling me how his son, at the age of 5, is already a huge football fanatic. When they go out for some window shopping, his son always points at something that has to do with football and insisted that she buy those for him. My friend and her husband, though always been a doting mother and father to their only child, don`t have enough money to buy him such items. Their day would usually end with his son wailing and them placating their son.
One time, I visited my friend at their apartment and I brought with me some football gifts for her son. My friend`s son was so ecstatic about the gifts. With glittering eyes, deep dimples, and a huge grin, he instantly enveloped me in his small arms, gave me a loud smooch on the cheek, and went on the other room yelling for his father`s name to show him the gifts. My friend thanked me for the presents and I felt good that I gave joy to her son. In bed that night, I thanked God for the blessings that kept coming on my way and promised to pass the blessings to those who are in need. I slept with a smile on my face…
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