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no idea about men’s shoes

April 30, 2010

It was Thursday last week when my brother and I processed his enrollment. To our surprise the school did not accept his birth certificate as they are asking for a new one or the authenticated either from the civil registry office or from the NSO (National Statistics Office). We have no choice, but to follow their order for my brother to be admitted.

However, we arrive at the civil registry office 30 minutes after cut-off. So, we have no choice, but to eat our lunch first. Then, stroll around the nearby stores per requests of my brother. He looked around for shoes, but I can’t give him any suggestions. If I am with a girl, I could probably give a nice recommendation. Since he is a boy, all I can do is show him all kinds of shoes, sneakers, boots, and even slippers. In the end I told him it is better for him to buy with his older brother, next to me. That way he will be able to get the right kind of designs and shoes.

Even if we are still an hour early than the opening time, we decided to go back and fall in line again. It’s better that way. But, we still have to come back Wednesday afternoon to pick up the documents.

Filed Under: family & home, ramblings

find new learning again

April 30, 2010

Before, I never knew what an energy auditing means. I only heard the word auditing in the field of accounting. It was just recently when I am was dropping ec that I bump into this word. It’s quite unusual to me. I research to keep my ignorance to the word out of my system.

Basically, the term energy audit refers to the inspection, survey and analysis done to know the energy efficiency of a house, building, process or system. The process is done by a certified energy auditor using professional equipment (such as blower doors and infra-red cameras), with the aim to suggest the best ways to improve energy efficiency of the structure being inspected. It is often used to identify cost effective ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of the structure.

Ow well that is a good learning. If I will own a big structure or home in the future, I will look for them to check if I can save money from the energy consumed. For now, I will keep this information in mind.

Filed Under: ramblings, views & ideas

I find it difficult to grow old

April 28, 2010

It is really difficult to grow old. That is my perception after learning my grandmother’s condition. It was just last month that commotion started to flare. My dad and his siblings get together to talk about what to do with the situation. Some do not bother because they feel she is really old. Well, I guess they were right. But, even if that is the situation they still have the responsibility to take care of her. And to give her the necessary things to make her remaining life less complicated.

For now she can no longer move much. Going to the comfort room seems to be a thing of the past except if her daughters are around to assists her. Since dad couldn’t be around most of the time for some reason, we are the ones who provide the kendall briefs or adult diapers and other elderly health care products that she needs.

Basically, we don’t know much about what elderly needs. Both my grandfathers died at a young age, so we really don’t know how to take care of them. To guide me, most of the time I visit the technologically advanced online medical supply retailers like JazzMedical.com to get to know certain products. From then I research the use of my newly discovered product to know its purpose before even going to the local store.

Anyway, I just hope she gets better in the coming days.

Filed Under: family & home, ramblings

matters concerning sleep

April 26, 2010

Sleep is considered a very important stage in our daily life. It helps maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. On the other hand, lacking sleep can pose danger to any person. Lack of sleep can cause blurred vision, poor balance and decreased concentration same as those who are drunk.

Also, without proper sleep a person will feel sluggish, tired, irritable and drowsy, which increases the risk of a more serious problems. Long-term sleeplessness increases the risk of psychological disorders and disease and potentially life-threatening conditions.

One way to aid sleep problems is through the use of sleeping pills. There is lots of it available in the market these days. One can even purchase it online. However, the most recommended way is to see a sleep doctor. They are the experts who can give the right medication.

Filed Under: health first, views & ideas

very very serious to lose weight

April 26, 2010

For a long time, I thought I am doing the right thing. I thought I am losing weight, but guess what. It’s a wrong notion. I am clearly gaining rather than losing, which is a big bad thing for me. When I found that out, there is nothing much I can do and it freaks me out.

For that matter, I made a promise to myself to start a diet plan and devoutly follow it without cheating. I am well-aware that it will not be easy, but I will give it a try this time. Other than replacing two of my supposedly regular meals with a low-fat whole wheat cereal, I am also planning to try irvingia gabonensis weight loss.

I read about this product yesterday in my search for effective weight loss product. Of course, even if it says it is effective, I will still take all the necessary precautions before spending my money. There is more information that I need to know. Also, I have to know what other people are saying about it. After doing all of those, is the only time I will make a decision.

Filed Under: health first, ramblings

bad mood mode

April 26, 2010

I am not in a good mood right now. It’s like everything turns out the other way around. I cooked some pancakes, but the person I cooked for came home late. I intend to blog, but the electricity went off. Now I have lots of pancake in a dark room all by myself.

I feel like I will have acne because of this. I’d better sleep before that happens. The only problem, I can’t sleep because it’s not yet time. Also, I can’t find anything to do because it’s too dark. I guess I can’t stop my acne from coming out after a few moments.

That’s why when the lights went back I instantly look for effective acne treatment like Acneticin. Honestly, it is just one way to divert my attention from the matter. Even if that is the case, I still find this diversion very useful as I experience adult acne once in a while.

Filed Under: ramblings

they are now use as it’s intended purpose

April 25, 2010

Last December I received a lot of items from different companies including promotional bags, pens, mugs, and t-shirts. Well, I don’t have any problems using mugs, pens, and the shirts as I can use them at home. But, the bags are just kept inside my closet collecting dusts. I find it difficult to use them and sometimes when there is an opportunity I forget them.

Honestly, I find it a waste just to keep them. That’s why when my mom went to her hometown, which is a province, I sent them all to her. My relatives can make use of them when they will go the market to shop around. Of course, those quality bags can be used whenever they want to roam the mall.

Well, getting all those items out of my closet gives some room to my future stuff. At least now those items can be used as it’s intended purpose and not just to sit in the dark, overcrowded closet of mine.

Filed Under: ramblings

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