Spending wisely

What do you do? How do you do it? At trying times like these, spending wisely attracts much attention. Just what is wise and how do you spend wisely?

When you really look into it, it's really not that difficult at all... instead of eating out in proper restaurants, we either eat in or just go for our meals at the hawker centres. Instead of driving across the bridge for one reason, we try to group a few more so we get more done (and, thus, the toll payment and petrol more worthwhile). And, really, we don't need that new toy, or that new carpet....

When it comes to necessities, like a pair of glasses (I needed a replacement... more often now that I have a kid), how? My glasses needed to be replaced and I was looking around the stores for good deals... mind you, I am not one after branded frames but still, the best I could get is like RM168. Coming across Zenni Opticals was like my prayers answered.

Did you not know you can order your eyeglasses online with a lower price? How?... well, you are not paying for the extra advertisements and you are ordering direct from the manufacturer! Starting at USD$8 per pair (less than RM30!), who wouldn't call that a deal? Even when you factor in the postage charges, it's still a steal!

Look of the Year

Think you've got the looks? Have you been followed by roving eyes whenever you are out and about?



Look of the year is the latest way to get yourself recognised. Whether you are from Malaysia, Hong Kong or even Australia, put your best pic in and you could be winning yourself some prize money.

What's more, modelling agencies score these boards to look for their targets. Who knows, you might be spotted and called upon to model the next season's hit product!

Why wait and hope for a chance when you can take it into your own hands? Put your pic in now!

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Rare, am I?

It has been awhile since I last visited Blogthings. I may have a hundred blog ideas in my head but I am just not in the mood for blogging today.... just in the mood for reading blogs. It's just one of those days where words simply could not describe my feelings. It's been a rainy day, after all.

Anyway, dropped by Blogthings to find if I am rare...

Your Personality is Very Rare (ESTP)

Your personality type is dominant, driven, poised, and self-aware. Only about 5% of all people have your personality, including 3% of all women and 6% of all men You are Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

It is somewhat me. For you who knows me, what do you think?

Make waves with Bloggerwave!

What kind of waves, you might be wondering? Waves to drive more traffic to your blog, of course!

Yes, I have signed up for Bloggerwave and how lucky can I get? Got approved, too! There's no single word that could express my excitement and happiness to be accepted by Bloggerwave!

All I can say is.. with all the product reviews and recommendations that I post on, it is time I get some credits for them. Still, it will be honest to goodness reviews.

Somehow, I am starting to see that Bloggerwave will mean a future for more reviews as I will be able to buy more stuff to review on with the money I earn from blogging ;)

Now, that's what I call great news! Join the fun and excitement! Check it out now!

Debt Management How To

I have never imagined that I will be in debt one day but then, when I think of it again... Hey! I'm using credit cards, which translates to... I'm owing the bank some money until I pay up... Which also means, I could one day be in serious enough debt to need professional advise and assistance.

All these while, it never hit me that I could one day be in debt as I usually do a mental calculation on how much I have left in the bank before I make a swipe. In other words, I make sure that I have the money to pay my credit card bills even before it arrives on my doorstep. However, ever since I discovered online shopping and with the convenience of internet banking, it is making savings more and more difficult to attain. If I do not start controlling myself, could just wake up and find myself going bankcrupt one day! Now, this is definitely a scary thought.

Wouldn't it be great to know, if you are in debt, that there is a way around it?



Yes, no matter how small or huge the amount is, there are ways to overcome your debts!

For huge amounts of debts, the ones that gets you in deep trouble, do you know that an IVA (i.e. Individual Voluntary Arrangements) will actually help you clear your debt and will legally prevent your creditors from taking any action against you? That means, you could still keep your house!

Sounds good? What's even better? At ClearDebt, your IVA can actually be underway within 24 hours from your application! Talk about taking care of your troubles... FAST! Still not good enough? How about not charging for advice and assistance? Wait no more! Check out ClearDebt now!

Alas, I signed up!

I have never imagined that I will one day be a blogger. In fact, some of my closest friends were surprised I am blogging! I started blogging out of the passion I have for babywearing. I needed a place where I can share my love of babywearing with the world!

Again, never did I imagine I could make so many friends through blogging and what not, make money out of blogging? As a blogger, it is no surprise that we read blogs from other bloggers. Through them, I found out about PayPerPost and how we can actually get paid blogging... Just the very thing we SAHMs need ;) Especially for times we need new CD stash... new baby slings... new everything... yes, don't you just hate those moments when you want to get something good and new but don't have the $$$ to do it? This is the answer!

As much as I would love to sign up at once, they had a term where a blog had to be 90 days old, with at least 20 posts... Yes, you are reading it right 'had' that term. If you have been wanting to sign up but have to wait for your blog to be 'old' enough, well, wait no more! As of 13 Feb 2008, all you need is a blog 30 days old with 10 posts!

What are you waiting for? Check them out right now if you haven't already done so!

Tagged

Hmmm... It's been a while since my last tag... This one is from BzBee

1) I love to eat:
This first one is already so difficult... lemme see... is there anything I don't love to eat? *LOL*

Ok, ok... if I must name something.... it would be pizza! Just imagine, this Momma here can down a regular by herself ;)

2) I love to go on:
A holiday by myself... that would be the ultimate holiday for me ;) No need to think of anyone else beside myself... do whatever I want to do, go wherever I want to go, eat whatever I want to eat... selfish? you know what I mean... just the most carefree vacation one could get

3) I hate to go on:
Shopping trips in a crowded mall where all you ever seem to do is walking from one end to another.... walking, avoiding the crowd ... walking, avoiding the crowd... and walking until you are so sick and tired that you just leave without achieving much.

4) I love it when:
I sit on the rocks by the sea, hearing the waves lapping on... thinking of nothing... staring into the blue, blue sky...

5) I hate it when:

I see people waste anything... electricity, food, water... anything! Perhaps, I have grown up with a Granny who would only switch on the lights in the room we're in... leaving the rest of the house dark... but, hey! it saves electricity!

6) I love to see:
The smiles on faces... priceless how they can brighten up my day even when they are total strangers

7) I hate to see:
Ill-mannered fools... especially those who call themselves 'educated'... wonder where they got their 'education' from

8) I love to hear:
My little Arthur calling me "Momma"... in the exact tone that I'd imagined my child would call me even when I was little... from the cartoons...

9) I hate to hear:
Lies

Cartoon Character Test

Got tagged by Brenda. Very interesting tag indeed.

Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble? A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test.

Here's the tag:
Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results. Do not cheat by looking at the end before you are done. Then ask your Friends to answer it. (Make sure to Highlight your answers)
1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts.)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts.)
e) Pop (3 pts.)
3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)
4.Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt)
5. What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)
6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts.)
d) Dark Blue (2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)
7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)
8. What is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween (1 pt.)
b) Christmas (3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day (4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)
9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3pts.)
10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)
Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you. Very interesting to see 'who' your friends are!
* (10-16 points) You are Garfield :You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how tohave fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know whatyou are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others maynot see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
* (17-23 points) You are Snoopy:You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's i nand you are never are out of style You are good at knowing how tosatisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few daysmore than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, butonly after you have had your share of fun times
* (24-28 points) You are Elmo:You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing togive advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic andyou always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not tobe too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts inyour life.
* (29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants: You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.
* (36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown: You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a fewBirthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
* (44-50 points) You are Dexter:You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes.
* Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity. Now don't spoil it! Have some Fun!!

Results: I scored 40.. I am Charlie Brown! Sounds true... sounds not... you have to know me to know if it's true ;)

Wanna pass it on to Denna, Soo Ming

How Daring Am I?

Came across Blogthings today. Interesting tests. The one that appealed to me, however, is the one as titled. After reading the comments that came after the test.. well, it just couldn't be more true ;)

You Are Placid and Peaceful

It's not that you're scared of most thrillsIt's just that you don't need them to be happyYou're content with life as is... no need to change itJust make sure to let loose a little every now and then!

How Daring Are You?

I've been tagged!

I've been tagged by Sharine. This is indeed a first on this blog of mine ;)

1. Do the following without complains.
2. Choose 5 people to do this quiz after you've done yours.
3. Tag the chosen one.
4. Start your post with "I've been tagged"

Favourites
Colour: White
Food: Chocolate
Movie: Life is Beautiful
Sport: Cycling
Day: Sunday
Season: Autumn
Ice cream: Chocolate

First
Best friend: Vivian (we've known each other since primary 1 and are still in touch ;))
Crush: Forgot
Movie: Some HK comedy by Stephen Chau
Music: Not sure

Last
Drink: Plain water
Car ride: Back from the morning market this morning
Crush: Hmmm...
Phone call: Sis
CD played: Carpenters
Gone out with good friends: Just now over dinner
Broken a law: Don't remember
Been arrested: Never, I'm a good citizen

I'm going to pass this tag to:

Brenda

Christene

Sandra

really... I'm still quite new on the blog scene.. no idea who else to pass it to..

Cool Mom Award

Me?　Cool Mom?！I'm not really sure if I can be a Cool Mom. Well, it is a very nice surprise to have received this award. Big thank you to Brenda!

This led me to think... what makes a 'Cool Mom'... ask my 5 year old nephew and he'll probably say.. "if you can understand me and do whatever I say.."... ask my 3 year old niece and this would probably be the respond.. "Mom from the fridge".. haha... ask my 1 year old DS... and he'll probably just make funny noises ("what de??") and run away..

Somehow, being 'cool' and being 'mom' makes me think if these attributes can really blend well together.

Simply, I am just trying to be a responsible Mom as I have a funny believe that children did not ask to be brought to this world... so, the least we can do is to be responsible for their well being and try our best to ensure that they have a beautiful memory of their upbringing... just like what my parents gave me... So, yes.. the award goes to my Mom, too and to my late Dad, he deserves more than a Cool Dad Award...