The Miscellaneous Me

Earthquake Safety Tips

chris — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:29:38 +0000

With the recent earthquake in the Visayas region, I would like to share some earthquake safety tips I got from National Geographic.

> Locate a place in your house where you can go to when there is an earthquake. It should be a spot where nothing is likely to fall on you.

> Make sure you have battery operated radio and flashlights handy.

> Turn of your gas and electricity at home.

> If shaking begins, drop down and take cover under a sturdy table.

> Stay away from bookshelves and cabinets which can fall on you.

> Protect your head with a pillow if you are in bed.

> If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings or metal buildings, trees or power lines.

Advantages of No Cable Subscription

chris — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:48:48 +0000

Do you have cable subscription at home? What channels do you usually watch? It has been 7 years now since we moved to Sta Rosa Laguna and since living here, we never had cable subscription. We only use antenna for our television signal and so far, it has worked for us. We generally are not a TV watching family, we watch mainly news and sports on the television. Aside from that, we watch movies on DVD or on the computer.

I think this is really a good idea, both financially and in training your kids not to spend too much time in front of the television. It is a good way to limit TV watching and create more time for interaction between family members.

House Maintenance Needed

chris — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:37 +0000

When we bought our house almost 7 years ago, it already came pre-installed with kitchen cabinets and cabinet latch. We had everything repainted but we decided to use sticker sheets to decorate our kitchen cabinets. I am glad that after almost 7 years, everything is still in place. Though soon, we do hope that we would be able to have our roofs fixed and have our house repainted. Hopefully during the summer season.
Having your own house is really great but it also means that you have to maintain the house. Repainting should be done every 5 years and we have been living here for almost 7 years now. Definitely, something that we should schedule soon.

Tagaytay

chris — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:07:14 +0000

I just came back from a retreat with my husband in Tagaytay. It was our first retreat together without our kids. It was held in CCT Tagaytay and the retreat was for pastors and wives of Greenhills Christian Fellowship.

We went around Tagaytay and this is what we saw when we reached Taal Vista Hotel’s view deck!

It definitely still is breath-taking!

Advantage of Video Conferencing

chris — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:14:48 +0000

With the development in technology over the recent years, one doesn’t need to travel to another place just to conduct meetings, in fact, you can just use ActConferencing.com video conferencing equipment and technology. Face to face meetings are becoming less of a necessity because of these technologies. When I was still working about 10 years ago, video conferencing equipment weren’t cheap but I can imagine that they are now cheaper and more cost efficient! Group meetings are now possible and doesn’t need to be restricted to the bosses only. This should foster more camaraderie between different work groups located in different work areas or buildings.

Video conferencing can also be used at home, especially if you work from home or you have relatives working outside of the country. No need for family to drift apart because of work related issues. Technology has definitely brought family and business more ways to handle work and time together.

Pink Fridays – Meet Chrissy

chris — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:37:08 +0000

This is my workspace at home. Started decluttering the new year and after a week, finally was able to organize a workspace for me. I am also grateful that we were able to replace my old laptop with a new one, meet Chrissy! she is my pink netbook.

Riding Boots

chris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:44:21 +0000

Though I don’t really ride horses, I like this kind of riding boots!

They bring a certain class and elegance when you wear them. I think it is fashionable and can match with any set of clothes. It is a perfect match with denims whether shorts, pants or skirt. It may get a bit hot though for humid weather like we have in the Philippines. But if you are going to place which is air conditioned, you wouldn’t mind the minor discomfort!

Thoughts on Facebook

chris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:23:17 +0000

Do you still remember Friendster? How about MySpace? Were you in those social networking sites too? I was. After many years of social networking using Facebook, I can honestly say I like Friendster more than Facebook. In Friendster, you get to network with friends but you get the option of leaving a testimonial about your friend in his wall. I actually liked that because I get to say good things about someone without becoming awkward at all. It was definitely more personal. Facebook started out with application and game sharing but as the years go by, I find Facebook more as a marketing tool rather than a personal page. With the countless people who “likes” your page and “unliking” it later, it is really a tool than a personal home page.

Nowadays, I find myself hanging out in Twitter more than I do in Facebook, the only reason that I check out Facebook is because more people are in Facebook (like relatives). I also use it to market my blogs and share some interesting and inspirational stuff with people.

Sleep Secrets Demystified – Finally Get the Full Night’s Rest You Need

chris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:29:30 +0000

There are very few things more frustrating than not being able to sleep. A poor night’s sleep can leave you tired and irritable the following day, making it difficult to concentrate on work and increasing the stress of in your life. There is a lot of advice available on how to get a better night’s sleep, with some of it based on fact and some on fiction.

Counting sheep is a common suggestion. The idea is that if your mind focuses on something dull and repetitive you will get bored and fall asleep more easily. In truth, what is more likely to happen is that your mind will start to wander and focus on other issues, or the sheep will misbehave and start running around, making counting them more frustrating than being awake.

An untidy, cluttered room will stop you sleeping. This may be especially true if you find it difficult to switch your mind off from all the things you need to do, including tidying up your bedroom. Make sure your sleeping area is a relaxing space and keep it clean and uncluttered. The right mattresses and pillows are essential for your comfort, as well as a duvet or blankets that keep you warm without getting too hot.

Exercising regularly can reduce stress and help with weight loss. It can also help you with sleep difficulties by training your body to know when it is time to be active and when it is time to rest. However, if you exercise too close to bedtime, your body will be too restless to sleep.

Another myth around sleep is that you can catch up on lost sleep by napping during the day. While it may help in the short term if you are really tired, it will disrupt your natural sleep cycle further and you will find it harder to get to sleep at night.

Many people suggest that drinking alcohol will help you to doze off. Though it may help you to get to sleep initially, as the effects wear off during the night it will cause restlessness and wakefulness. Tobacco will also have the same effect. Caffeine should definitely be avoided before bedtime because together with its ability to keep you awake, it can also increase stress and anxiety which will interfere further with your sleep.

Relaxing your mind can be one of the hardest things to do when trying to sleep. If you can’t stop thinking about things you have to do the next day or the previous day’s events keep preying on your mind, one thing you can try is keeping a journal or writing lists. The theory behind this is once you have written down what is on your mind you will relax and drift off to sleep.

The idea that watching TV can help you get to sleep is also a myth, TV can stimulate your mind, preventing it from calming down and preparing for sleep Many programmes also contain disturbing scenes that can play on your mind, preventing sleep or even giving you bad dreams that wake you up.

A bedtime wind-down routine can help your body learn the cues for sleep. Activities such as a warm bath, listening to the radio or reading can help you to relax yourself. Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day can also force you into adopting a better sleep routine.

This guest post has been written by Rob who currently writes on behalf of Archer Sleep Centre. Rob focuses his writing towards how a good quality bed can improve your life in some way or form.

Pink Fridays – Lamp

chris — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:23:15 +0000

Happy new year! This is my first Pink Fridays entry for the year!

After decluttering the house, I found this pink lamp on our storage cabinet. I decided to bring it out and use it! Besides, it is so pink – my daughter loves it so much!