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I’m so glad there are 24 hour towing services even during Christmas! You see, on our way to my Aunt Mel’s house last December 25 for our traditional Christmas dinner, our car broke down. Everyone panicked because we were in the main road when this happened. It’s a good thing we were in a 3-lane road, so the traffic we caused while waiting for help to arrive wasn’t that significant *whew!*

The best thing about the 24 hour towing service is that they got to us really fast! We were able to make it just in time for the Christmas dinner blessing before meal. ^_^

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Only a few days before Christmas and everyone is rushing to the malls to buy gifts. Usually, it is the parents who give gifts to their children. now that i already have a good paying job, I’m planning to book my entire family to one of the famous Toronto hotels as my Christmas present to them! Yeah it is expensive, but it’s been a long time since all of us had time to bond together. I guess a family vacation would definitely be the best Christmas present especially for this year since my sister Anne and brother Raymond are planning to get married next year and are definitely moving out of the house (or even country!) Later I will surprise all of them hahaha. I can’t wait to see their faces when they see their plane tickets!

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After rehearsing for my 40-minute speech about the Basics of SEO for a prestigious state university last September, my friend Eden, sensing how tensed I am, asked if I’d like to go on a long vacation in her province this coming November.

Normally, I would’ve jumped at the opportunity. But this time around, I am very strict on settling all my debts before the year ends; so I gave her a very wishful but sad, “I can’t”. After finding out my real reason, Eden laughed and said it’s going to be an all inclusive vacations for us since her family owns a place there.

My face lit up at the mention of “all inclusive”. She even furthered that I can bring friends and we need not worry about the food and lodging! Imagine that!

Of course, as you know, I DID jump at the opportunity and even invited my Nth level friend. We’re in fact, going there this week! Mind you, all my bags are packed, I’m ready to go (even though our flight is still on Thursday)! *jumps up and down with glee*

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Unlike some people whose sole purpose in life is to get thin by taking diet pills, I have been dreaming of learning Nihongo since I was in high school. With that of course, being able to go to Japan is already a given on my list of “must do”.

As Paulo Coelho wrote in The Alchemist, “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” I have been wanting it, with all my heart. And by the looks of it, I am already on my way to achieving it – by April 2010, if all goes well. ^^;

You see, I met my friend Mark last year and he’s been coaching me in Nihongo and giving me text books on how to learn Japanese. There’s also my friend Romar and JC, who’s currently residing in Japan, and both are willing to give me a one week tour plus free accommodation when I have the means (i.e. cash) to be able to go to Japan.

With my friend Mark helping me with my finances as well, I just might be able to make it in time for Hanami (花見?, lit. “flower viewing”) next year. *cross fingers* I can’t wait to post pictures of it here. ^_^ Wish me luck!

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My older brother has been chubby since he went into the university and discovered the (according to him) wonderful world of drinking, thanks to his fraternity and organization. He did become thin at one point when he went on protein diet. But that was short lived.

It’s his 29th birthday on Thursday and he’ll be going to New York on Friday to stay there for three months. His birthday resolution is to come back home looking very fit and as handsome as he was in high school. He’s so determined about this that he contacted moving companies New York to include his expensive exercise machine together with his baggage and furniture.

We’re all excited to see the outcome of his resolution after three months and hopes he does succeed.

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I’ll be leaving for Japan this weekend for a vacation and probably a field report on Japan jewelry. My client gave me this vacation as a gift for my outstanding service. At the moment, I am still not that excited maybe because the idea still hasn’t sinked in. Departure is on Friday and I’ll arrive there the next day. It has always been my dream to go to Asia especially in Japan. I’ve heard they have good jewelry there and I’m planning to make an article regarding their platinum diamond rings (I’ll definitely use my savings for this one).

Waaaah!!! I still can’t believe it! Could somebody pinch me or slap me in the face?! I think it’s sinking in now… my heart is beating so fast I feel I’m going to have a heart attack! “breath- in.. breath out.. relax…” Aaah! I cant wait ‘til Friday comes!

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If someone told me that there’s a place in Africa that has an excellent road, rail and air infrastructure comparable to some of the best in the world, I would have rolled on the floor with laughter. I mean, AFRICA?!

Then an article stunned me… there IS a place in Africa that has an excellent road, rail and air infrastructure – South Africa. It’s fascinating to find out that their road networks are well-maintained and signposted. That and the fact that transport in South Africa is geared towards motor vehicles. So if you’re thinking of visiting this country, I suggest you plan a road trip.

Don’t worry about finding accommodation in this place. You can find Hotels in Johannesburg, Sandton, or even Cape Town.

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It’s amazing how often we take something for granted, how much we tend to neglect something, that is, until they’re gone. Why is it that some things have to get lost first before we understand their true value?

Last Friday, I had the misfortune of losing my make-up kit pouch which also holds my Social Security ID, Driver’s License and my car insurance policy inside the office. I was really shocked considering that I have always felt secured inside the office. At first, I thought my pouch was just misplaced or someone took a really mean prank on me. But as the end of the day drew near, it became apparent that I DID lose my pouch. I was fine with losing those high-end make-ups, but the IDs?! That’s just too much. I’d have to file for an affidavit of loss, pay for replacement fees, etc.

Anyhow, this morning, the floor manager informed me that the janitor saw IDs on the trash bin. Lo and behold, he was referring to MY SSS ID and Driver’s license! *whew* After cleaning them with alcohol, I immediately secured them and vowed not to bring them anywhere unless I’m driving or they’re required from some application form of some sort. I guess one can never be too sure and secured, huh?

Just don’t wait for something like that to happen before you realize how important something is. I WAS lucky that the person who took that pouch had the decency to “return” my IDs. But then again, luck is not always on our side. Prevention will ALWAYS better than cure.

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Officially the French Republic, France is the most visited country in the world and continues to sit right at the top of the European heap. Below are some of the most in places this summer in France:

1. For festivals and avant-garde events organized around the arts, dance, literature and theatre, go to Le Lieu Unique, in Nantes.
2. For a choice of restaurants serving delicious crepes and cider, visit the medieval quarter of Bouffay, in Nantes.
3. To set eyes on the renowned collection of paintings by the modern artist Pierre Soulages, as well as great 19th-century French artists, drop by the recently renovated Fabre Museum, in Montpellier.
4. Need a break from your tour? Rest your feet at Place de la Comedie, in Montpellier. It is a huge pedestrian-only esplanade overflowing with cafes.
5. For sublime pool settings, drop by Set Cluband dive into an idyllic ambiance of palm trees, rose-bay trees, pine and cedar.
6. If you’re into jet-set, visit Saint Tropez’s Papagayo nightclub, the international destination point of the Cote d’Azur.
7. To have a taste of the best and most prestigious Parisian night clubs, go to the Golden Triangle (Champs Elysees, George V and Montaigne).

One of the most visited areas in France is Paris, the city of light. Should you decide to go to France, I suggest you check in at Paris Hotels in suburbs for a cheaper rate. Then again, Hotels en Paris proper are the best place to be in to experience Paris at its best. Up to you…

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Brisbane delivers on all fronts – from sophisticated and progressive, to dynamic and diverse. However, to be able to fully experience the best of both worlds in Brisbane – the sunny islands in the east and the breezy rainforests in the west, with an in between attractions of a lively city – I suggest you plan your trip well with a Brisbane travel guide. That way, you’re sure not to pass up any happenings like major sporting events, and miss notable destinations during your trip.

A note for those into gaming facilities: If you have cash and are looking for gaming opportunities, be sure to drop by Conrad Treasury Brisbane. This boutique casino hosts more than 1300 gaming machines and over 80 gaming tables.

Anyhow, with or without a travel guide, with Brisbane offering great food, wine, arts, entertainment and major sporting events, and a multitude of parks and esplanades, I’m sure you’ll find yourself much entertained.

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