Update on my Mom's Health

Last year, October, I had the scariest time of my life when I learned that my Mom had a stroke and was in the ICU. They thought she will not survive it but for the love of God my Mom was able to get through it. I cried many nights knowing I am not beside her and if anything happen to her I don't know what I will do.

With all the prayers and thoughts from everybody, I am so happy that she is now recovering well. From being not able to sit, stand and walk, she can now walk with the aid of a cane. I told my sisters that somebody should be in her side just in case she need assistance. I don't want her to fall while still recovering and trying to regain her ability to walk unaided.

Both her and my father also is suffering from other illness, like arthritis. They are in their 70's and use arthritis pain relief most of the time as well. Despite of all the medical problems they are going through, they are still coping and it made them stronger through the years. I love them both and I hope to see them soon.

Summer Fun

In no time at all summer will be here already. I bet most of you have activities lined up already for the family. For us we still have to depend everything on whether the construction of the house will be done. We are looking at moving the latest is August. Imagine from June, as what we first thought, and now it will be August. I hate the idea but it's the reality.

Anyways, back to summer fun shorts and swim suits will be coming out pretty soon. I don't think I have enough courage though since I am in no way near fit to flaunt my body. I gained weight and I believe the only thing I can do to get the body I want is to take OxyElite Pro. It is funny since me and my husband made a pact to trim the belly fat but looks like I will lose the pact.

For the time being, I started walking and exercising to help me lose some weight a bit. I am also inspired to participate in a 5K run this summer. Hopefully everything will work out fine and I will be able to reach my short term goals without a hitch.

Weird Mails

I was sorting our mail yesterday and I can't believe we received mail from a certain insurance company giving us discount if we go through them for a 5th wheel insurance. I don't know how but we don't have trailer RV or its like. We received weird mails lately. I even laughed at my husband because he also got one from AARP when he is no way near to be in that category yet. Good thing though we can always read about information on some of these mails and marketing flyers.

I think what these companies should do is really target consumers that has those kind of things so there will not be too many papers wasted. Mother earth needs to be taken cared of and as much as we want to do paperless, there are still those that wants to waste trees and continue to send mails to people that really don't need it in a way.

My New Toy

On my birthday my husband bought me a Kindle. I have been looking at it before but really did not buy it since I wanted to wait for some time. I did not know that my husband was planning of giving it to me on my birthday. I am so happy to have it. The first night I got a hold of it I bought a book by Nicholas Sparks, Dear John. It was about a soldier whose father collected coins through the years and when the father died he inherited all the collections. It was a sum of money. I think if you are a collector of something, like silver or gold coins, in time these will amount to something. Right now with the economy is slow to go up having a gold or silver bullion bars as investment on the side will really pay off. I am not a savvy when it comes to it but I know it can be learned.

Back to my new toy, I am hook on it now that I am planning of buying more books. I just need to check online for cheaper Kindle books to get. I will also try to check if one of my textbook has a Kindle version so I can have it downloaded into it. It will be less weight in my purse if I only have the Kindle and not having the hardcopy of the book itself. My husband also downloaded a Bible (KJV) on it and the audio helps a lot to read through it. For now I am still learning some of its feature and hopefully master all of it in time.

Losing the Tax Credit

We received a not so good news from our realtor that the builder of our soon to be place is still waiting for the permit to construct the house. Honestly I was thinking that they all have the permits ready and if a buyer decided and got the lot then the construction will start rolling. Apparently not.

Now our dilemma is losing the tax credit for first time home buyers. It is a big chunk of money that can really help us and it will go down the drain if we cannot close in June. With the construction delay and it is not our fault, our realtor made an addendum for the seller to agree that they give us the credit if we cannot close in June. Hopefully they will agree on it. If they will then we can just put it in more upgrades.

One upgrade my husband is looking at is having the surround sound system. I don't really think it is necessary. My husband said just in case I will agree to him, he will start checking out top 10 subwoofer speakers that is in the market right now. He likes this techie stuff and I just let him be because I know when it comes to really deciding he will do a reasonable decision.

For the time being, we are anxiously waiting for the feedback from the seller about the addendum. We have talked about it before with the seller's representative and I am hoping that they can still accommodate it.

Generator Sets

Good thing that here in the US we don't get frequent black outs unless if there is extreme bad weather that topple down electric lines. Back in my home country we always have black outs. I remember when I was working back there, we have honda generators to use as back up in case the electricity is cut off for the day. It is a hassle when there is no energy and the legislators are in session.

Until now I was told that there is still frequent electricity cut off. Sometimes the electric companies are giving each cities time to have electricity and then take turns. It is very sad but that is how third world country make use of its resources. I hope that the present government back there will do something and improve the electricity grid for all the consumers.

Gift Ideas for Mom's Day

Mother's day is fast approaching. Being a Mom of two wonderful kids I don't ask for anything more. Just having them both is a great gift that I will be forever grateful to our Almighty God. But I know that in honor of our beloved mothers we are all looking for something special for them. I am thinking of some personalized mothers day gifts. A present with personal touch will surely be appreciated.

Our preschooler handed me a wrapped gift and a mother's day postcard that she just scribbled the crayons when I picked her up at school this afternoon. When we reached home I opened it and there were 2 bookmarks with a message at the back and at the front is an abstract painting using her tiny little fingers dipped in different colors. It is very cute and special and too personal. I thought it's a nice gift idea to give to Moms this mother's day.

Conceal That Dark Circles

Lately when I can't get enough sleep the dark circles around my eyes becomes prominent. I really don't like it. Since I don't wear make up and I don't own skin foundation and concealer, I have a hard time dealing with it once it appears. I often ask my friends how to remove dark circles around my eyes and they will answer me to get a concealer aside from getting a good night rest.

Now my concern is how to choose the right concealer for me. I don't have any experience on putting make up. I have been checking out on youtube for tips and step by step make up application but still I am not confident enough. I think I need to go to a professional and have a hands on class on putting make up. I may not wear it everyday but surely it will help me for some occasion where I need one.

Delayed Closing Possibility

During the time we submitted our offer for the house, we emphasized the closing date. Looking at the progress right now of the builder, I believe we cannot close on the date that we wanted to. I don't know how this would work. We wanted to close in June so we can still avail of the tax credit since it only has until June this year as extension, but I don't want them to rush finishing the house and compromise the quality.

Honestly this really gives me a little stress. Our lease will end in June and I don't want to pay month-to-month for more than 2 months because it is a bit costly. One option that we are hoping is that the seller will agree to give us credit if we can't close in June. Even half of the total tax credit they can give us is of great help.

I think this is one of the stresses that one can feel when looking and achieving the American dream. I am praying though that everything will work out well for us once the house will be fully constructed.