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Archive for January, 2012

01 27th, 2012

I got into a situation earlier when I had to choose from two different brands of coffee makers. We all love brewed coffee at home so I decided to get one so that we could brew our own. However the choice is a High quality brand commercial bunn coffee maker and a lower quality but at a way cheaper price. When I say quality, I just meant design and brand. I cannot really argue about the built because what would I know about that.

So I decided to weigh the pros and cons. If I bought the high quality one, wouldn’t it be an overkill? It is almost five times the price of the cheaper one however because it is for commercial use, it will definitely last a lifetime at home. The cheaper brand on the other hand will definitely not put a hole in my wallet. Plus I can throw it away whenever it looks old already.

However, I remembered one of Randy Gage’s teachings… To get the most value for value exchange. I asked myself, is this cheap brand worth the price? Is this branded coffee maker really worth this much?

After much deliberation I bought the branded coffeemaker. The idea is to get the best. Honestly, it felt good. Even if it left a dent on my bank account.



The Best Apps

Author: admin
01 24th, 2012

One of the best things about getting a smart phone is the wide range of applications that they offer. Since this has been developed, phones no longer serve only as a means of communication but also as an organizer and a simple means of entertainment.

You can read books, play games, and compete with your friends using your iPhone if it has Game Center.

I believe my favourite app would be the youtube downloader. I love watching videos there, especially those of cats or of Kingsley’s rants. I could easily waste four hours without even realizing it when I watch videos there. Haha!

What kind of apps do you guys download? Take screenshots of your app lists and let’s all come up with good recommendations! Maybe we could even come up with top 10 apps of each category. Leave links of your screenshots in the comments section of this post. :)



Timeless Furniture

Author: admin
01 22nd, 2012

When I was about to redecorate our house, I realized how much fondness I had for logs and log furniture. My bed, vanity drawer and my computer desk are all log furniture! My bed is starting to feel like it’s about to give up on me though, it’s been on our family since my mom got married, and that would be about more than 30 years from now.

I think it’s about time I started shopping and looking around for log beds. Do you guys have any specific place to recommend for me to look? I promise I’ll take pictures and post when I’m done redecorating!

I don’t exactly know why I’m so fond of log furniture. I guess it’s because for me, they’re timeless, and they would never get old or out of style. I like sticking with the classics, you know.

Take pictures of your room and post them here! I’d love to see how all of your rooms look like. :)



01 14th, 2012

Yesterday, I finally started dragon boat. We started paddling at 5:30 a.m. and finished at 7:30 a.m. After that, I went straight to the yoga studio. My practice today was good but I just couldn’t hold anything that well with my right arm cause that’s what I used to paddle. I was extremely exhausted already after yoga but then Al, one of the yoga instructors, asked me if I can join him to shop for a couple of dehumidifiers that we can place at his office. At first I pleaded with him if I can just stay at home but he bribed me to dine in an Italian restaurant. With pesto pasta, how on earth can I say no?

After lunch and shopping, went home to finally rest. I was extremely exhausted but I was happy with my accomplishments today considering that I haven’t been out in two weeks. But just as I was turning the lamp off, I heard some noises and footsteps coming over my bed. Then suddenly someone was waking me up. It was my sister, Anne. I apparently forgot that she has extra keys to my apartment. Then she said, “I want wine and you can’t say no”. There goes my beauty rest.