Digital video recorders is not something I see in appliance stores here in the Philippines. In fact, I don’t even remember seeing one before. And I don’t wonder why. We hardly have any show that you would be too awesome to miss. Ok, maybe that’s just my own opinion and my own reason. Maybe it’s also because the majority of the population is home for primetime, when the supposedly best shows in town are being aired. Maybe it’s also because others like me stream and download foreign TV shows instead of waiting for their late broadcasts in cable channels. You don’t need to be living in metal buildings to know how to do that. I know many OFWs get their soap opera fix from online streaming sites. Oh, how far we’ve gone because of the Internet. It’s not the best thing that’s happened to me, but it’s definitely one of the better ones for more than a couple of reasons.Similar Posts:

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Someone called me today about a sort of tie up between my credit card company and a leading insurance provider. She was explaining to me that with just PhP650 monthly to be billed directly on my credit card, I get full disability insurance benefits and other benefits in the event of (*knock-on-wood*) death because of sickness or unexpected events. I was seriously considering her offer, but I thought already having a somehow similar coverage with other companies, it will be impractical to maintain another one. Maybe if I understand these things better, I’ll know if I’m definitely if I’m indeed being practical or if I’m passing up an excellent offer. Well, maybe I should start reading on insurance and stuff; I don’t think it could hurt, save for a few minutes of my time.Similar Posts:

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I’ve been looking at a deals website because of their offer of 40% discount on two known brands of watches. So what you will do is to pay 6,000 PhP for a 10,000 PhP gift certificate that you can use to purchase any model of your choice. But I still feel it’s a bit steep a price. I don’t really spend much on accessories, jewelries especially, because I tend to lose them. Well, fortunately, I have kept my silver watch for about 3 years now, as it should be because it was a gift from my sister. But I need want to buy a new one, and I’ve been watching out for discounts and stuff in sites such as ed hardy jewelry. Maybe I’ll get lucky to find a cheap but beautiful watch one of these days.Similar Posts:

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Now I know why fellow Apple fans told me “Welcome to the dark side” when I made my first purchase. There’s no going back.Similar Posts:

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I’ve always felt like I am bad at giving gifts, first because I’m used to shopping for myself on a rush and mostly acting on whims or on an urgent need. The past few times I had to buy gifts, they’re for babies and little kids, and although one might think that’s easier, I had to wrestle with the idea that what I found “cute” may not be so for the mothers of my receivers. But now I think I know where to look for next. Since everyone loves to keep, well, keepsakes, I think looking for baby keepsake boxes is a good way to start. I think those will be really cute gifts.Similar Posts:

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I mean that title literally. I am aghast sometimes to realize that I can’t remember some words when I need them, when I know even as I am struggling to remember that they are very simple words that anyone would use in everyday conversation. Obviously, for someone who work with words on an everyday basis, it’s not a good thing. I even have this game I downloaded through the Mac App Store — it’s called WordCrasher, a kind of  a tactile word game — and I hate it when I can’t compose more than 3-letter words, under pressure regardless. Well, I don’t really expect myself to be able to come up with a word like oxyelite all the time, but at least I should go beyond “bin,” “shoe,” “tax,” etc. See what I mean?Similar Posts:

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When I was in high school, and not even old enough to get a student’s license,  my father tried — with emphasis on tried because looking back I realized we were both not ready then, me to learn and him to teach me about driving (we had an owner-type jeep, so if you’re familiar with that type of vehicle, you’ll know even our “wheels” probably wasn’t a good fit; do you think if I was trying to learn on a toyota rav4, that would’ve been better?). I was too eager and too daring, and my father thought it’ll come easier for me (he is a fantastic driver as far as I’m concerned). So, to cut the long story short, I learned how to control the steering wheel, accelerate, and step on the break, but not how to make smooth turns and change gears. Yeah, I didn’t really learn how to drive, and now that I’m more than old enough to try again, I’m still a bit apprehensive mainly because I’m not sure I have enough courage to go side by side with other Manila drivers. I can only imagine how scared I’d feel beside all those buses along EDSA, not to mention how I’d keep from closing my eyes while cruising a narrow and curvy overpass, or those steep paths to mall parking spaces. I don’t think even driving a volvo xc70 can make me feel safer.

Considering the price of gas these days, it seems impractical to buy a car. But getting a cab every time I need to go somewhere isn’t that much of a better option either. Of course, public transportation is the cheapest alternative, but it’s not always easy when you’re running out of time, or carrying multiple bags of groceries, or hearing about exploding buses.

I guess I’ll have to weigh the pros and cons, but I’ll deal with that later. I won’t even think about that kia rondo I saw on TV this week. I say, I’ll try to get to that driving school first, and if the experience turns out to be good for me, then it’s when I’ll seriously consider buying a car.Similar Posts:

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Last year, with the economy being bad and all, I was really surprised that it didn’t stop people from flocking the malls and taking out some hard-earned cash or swiping their credit cards. I’m not really sure that this is a better year, but I feel that it is somewhat. One thing’s for sure, though, is that these ‘ber months remain the merriest of all.Similar Posts:

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I promised my sister that I’ll buy her a classic iPod as a gift for her upcoming (albeit overdue) graduation. I want to buy one for myself as well.Similar Posts:

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