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misses her garden and wanted to go home

myOpinions — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:01:50 +0000

Even before, wifey always wanted to have a nice garden in the yard. So, back in our home country, she created a small space and started one. She planted seeds of different flowering plants as well as fruit bearing plants. For three years, she maintained that garden diligently. She was able to reap some fruits of that garden like her tomato.

Early this year, she bought one of those composters and started to make her own fertilizer. She said she wanted to use organic fertilizer for her garden, which I think is great. Using chemical fertilizer will somewhat has adverse effect on the health. But, her effort was wasted when we decided to leave the country. She turned over her garden to the owner of the house because there is no way we can transport everything.

For now, it is not possible to start a new garden because we are living on the 18th floor building. She keeps on telling me she misses her garden and wanted to go home. But, that is not possible for now because she has a contract to finish.

Android and iOS activations Rise

myOpinions — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:35:33 +0000

Google has revealed that more than 3.7m Android devices were activated over the Christmas weekend. The detail was tweeted by the company’s senior vice president of mobile, Andy Rubin. Independent estimates suggested 6.8 million Android or Apple iOS devices were activated on Christmas Day – more than double last year’s number. While, industry experts believe the rise is partly because entry-level smartphones have become cheaper.

The statistics, from Flurry Analytics, suggested 242 million apps were also downloaded on the same day. The peak time for downloading new apps on Christmas Day was between 7pm and 10pm, the company said. It gathered its data via its analytics tool which monitored downloads and usage of 140,000 apps in both Google’s Android Market and Apple’s App Store. Flurry Analytics did not break down numbers for the individual operating systems. It said the figures showed an increase in activations of 353% when compared to the daily average between 1 and 20 December. App downloads were up 125% over the same period.

For the meantime, figures from IBM Coremetrics suggested that online shopping on Christmas Day was up 16% on last year. It said traffic from mobile devices rose significantly with the iPad leading the way, accounting for 7% of all purchases. James Atkinson, former editor of Mobile magazine, said the activation numbers were particularly impressive for Apple given that many had expected the iPhone 5 to launch ahead of the Christmas break, rather than the revamped iPhone 4S.

Mr Atkinson believed much of the rise is due to smartphones becoming more affordable in the past 12 months. Mr Rubins tweeted earlier in December that, on average, 700,000 Androids were being activated every day – up from 500,000 in June. The Android operating system can be found on a wide range of models produced by many different manufacturers, whereas Apple’s iOS is only found on iPhone, iPad and certain models of its iPod music player. Demand for the iPhone has reached such a level that China-based manufacturer Foxconn is looking to double production to 400,000 units per day, China Daily reported.

plans for gift giving this Christmas

myOpinions — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:58:37 +0000

Wifey had this idea of gift giving this Christmas. Actually it’s not a bad idea after all this is the time of the year where we can practice sharing. The only problem I have is the items to give especially to families. We can’t afford to give each family individual gift for each member. That is way beyond our capacity and budget.

Good thing we found these gifts for Christmas promo, where we have options on affordable set of gadgets under $20, $50 and $100. We just have to carefully select the best items that fit each family. We can get bigger savings from this instead of buying gifts individually.

fortunately we have discovery channel nowadays

myOpinions — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:16:26 +0000

Currently I am watching television while surfing the web. Fortunately, I’m tune in Discovery channel’s “How Do They Do It.” Well, it’s not all the time I get to know the process of making eyelash growth products. This ordinary and mostly use item for women doesn’t get much attention. That’s why I feel good whenever I watch something like this. At least I know how they do it.

Anyhow, I’ll continue watching the rest of the program. Good thing, its advertisement time I was able to write this small post until it resumes. Afterward, I’ll cook for my lunch coz’ it’s getting late already. Hopefully, I can get back here to continue updating this blog.

fast pace lifestyle we are living

myOpinions — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:34:10 +0000

These days, a lot of people are under nourished, which is due to the fast pace lifestyle we are living. Most people would opt not for the fast food rather than cooking healthy dish. It’s not a surprised because we often stick a lot of things in one day living only little time or nothing to cooking. Doing so jeopardize having healthy meal that boils down to not having sufficient amount of nutrients our body needs. Continually not having sufficient nutrient leads to serious health problems in the long run. The challenge now is knowing how much nutrients our body needs and what we lack in order to get the right amount. In such case, getting the help of a nutritionist austin is greatly needed.

The Austin Wellness Clinic can provide such service. Their mission is to provide comprehensive, integrative, and preventive medical care, high quality counseling, and fitness services to their patients, allowing the patients the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential health, fitness, and well-being. The experienced nutritional counselors provide advice, education, support and technique that help deal powerfully with food and develop healthy eating habits and a diet that is right. They are using sound nutrition and diagnostic laboratory testing to advice the best nutrition and supplement strategy.

cupcakes instead of cake

myOpinions — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:50:28 +0000

Like I said in my earlier post, I’m also preparing for wifey’s birthday celebration. Now, I’m unsure whether to purchase standard cake or gourmet cupcakes. I know cupcakes are smaller version of cakes so it’s fairly the same. I just like them because serving is a breeze. No one needs to cut anything because it is served individually. Plus, they look cuter and can be arranged creatively. That being said I guess I will go for gourmet cupcakes of Sharis berries.

I will choose the Cupcake sampler from Sharis cupcake collection. The number is perfect plus we can try all three delicious cupcakes in one sampler. It comprises of 8 chocolate on chocolate, 4 vanilla bean and 4 red velvet. The chocolate on chocolate cupcakes feature dark chocolate cake topped with deep chocolate frosting. The vanilla bean cupcakes start with moist, buttery vanilla cake filled with a vanilla bean cream and finished with a buttery vanilla icing. Red Velvet cupcakes are made with an all-natural deep red cake with a creamy chocolate truffle center and cream cheese-buttermilk fluff frosting. I find it much better than having one regular cake for her special day.

making her birthday special

myOpinions — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:21:59 +0000

Everyone is counting the days before Christmas. I’m also doing that, but apart from that I’m also counting the days before wifey’s birthday. It also falls on the month of December; which makes it a double celebration. But, I can’t celebrate the two events simultaneously because wifey will surely feel bad. We have to make a birthday celebration besides Christmas is weeks away from her birthday.

This year may be the first year I will be receiving salary from my profession. In such case, I want to make her birthday more special by giving wonderful tulips from ProFlowers. Instead of rose, I prefer tulips for a change. I always use rose for a long time to be on the safe side though it still puts a smile on her face. This time I wonder what her expression would be like after receiving deluxe hugs and kisses with 12 gourmet dipped strawberries. Anyway, my only goal is to make her happy and feel special. With those goodies and flowers, I’m sure I can achieve such.

temperature outside is really getting cold

myOpinions — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:01:51 +0000

The temperature outside is really getting cold. I really need to do something fast before the winter arrived. Wifey and I still don’t have jackets in our closets. We didn’t know winter exists here until recently. We thought it would be arid hot whole year round. So, we are surprised learning about the winter because we are unprepared.

But, it’s good to know there wouldn’t be any snow fall. The temperature will just drop maximum of 3°C (37°F). Even if that is the case, 3°C is still cold enough to give us chills. So, we really need some warmth, comfort and protection, which can be given by columbia jackets. It’s one of our preferred brands in terms of outdoor gear because they have a great outdoor product line that caters to different weather conditions.

Well, I just hope our financial blessings will come before winter hits. We might find ourselves chilling while waiting for the bus.

greatly helps remove snow

it’s still his choice

myOpinions — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:29:03 +0000

Julius, who is currently a waiter in one of the government offices here, is planning to go home to finish a hospitality course. Though he is still unsure what specific course to take, he is certain to enter this industry. Due to financial problems, he was forced to work abroad to support the family. After two years of working, he was able to save some money to reenter school.

If I were him, I would proceed culinary arts and become a chef in the future. He cooks very well, which is why I conclude he has the gift of taste. After mastering the art of cooking, he can then apply to Banquet Chef Jobs. I’m confident he will be able to succeed in this field. But, it’s still his choice besides it’s his life.

we have no choice but to endure it

Toyota extends output cuts due to Thailand floods

myOpinions — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:13:39 +0000

According to the recent news, Toyota has extended production cuts at its factories in Thailand and Japan due to shortage of parts in the wake of floods in Thailand. The company said production in Thailand will remain suspended, while Japanese units will work at reduced capacity until 12 November. The move is a latest setback for Toyota, which is still trying to recover from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year.

Toyota is the world’s biggest carmaker. The company said that production in Japan “will be adjusted based on an ongoing assessment of the parts supply situation at each individual production line”.

The floods have dented Toyota’s production numbers. Amiko Tomita, a spokeswoman for Toyota, told the BBC that suspension of production in Thailand was expected to resulted in the loss of 69,000 units between 10 October and 5 November. At the same time, output at Japanese factories is projected to be down by 22,000 units between 24 October and 5 November.

To make matters worse, the company warned that if the situation in Thailand does not improve, it may have to cut production in other countries including, the US, Canada, South Africa and Philippines starting next week. “A decision on production from 14 November onward will be made based on an assessment of the situation as it develops,” the company said.