May 25, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 10:35 pm
I’m not so happy and I’m so fed up because every single day without fail, one or two of my blog entries on my two blogs are copied. Do you have the same problem? I can just close my eyes and say, it’s fine but it’s been going on for as long as these blogs are up. Some of my friends say that I should be flattered, as they are copying what I’ve written, but it’s so annoying.
Do I just let it be, or do I go after them? There’s too many to run after if I decide to do that. It’s just bothersome. Why can’t they just write their own materials?
April 18, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 1:02 pm
You gotta have to take this quiz. The only thing about my result is that, it seems like I’m now on a dead end haha. Isn’t it boring? But then again, that means it’s going to be somehow “stable” even if it’s predictable. What else do I need to experience? A LOT, a whole lot of traveling, retire in style(if there really is one), and last but not the least and probably a remote possibility: be a mother to my own child. Haayyyy, you can’t have everything, and sometimes, those that are missing are the one’s that money can’t buy.
You’ve Experienced 88% of Life
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You have an amazing amount of life experience. In fact, you’ve seen and done more than most people.So congratulate yourself on what you’ve done so far. The future is only going to be more of the same!
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How Much Life Experience Do You Have?
April 17, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 9:10 pm
1. Waking up to a new day with my husband right beside me.
2. An automatic coffeemaker that automatically brews coffee for me on demand.
3. A nice bright sunshine waiting for me as I head out.
4. A vase of peach colored tulips on my kitchen table.
5. My Sony Vaio laptop waiting for me as soon as I’m ready to type away.
These are some of the few things that brought a smile to my day today. Can you share yours?
April 9, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 11:45 pm
Yes, I really do. I’m one person that certainly won’t rely on someone else’s advice. I have always been this way. And that is probably the reason why I am the only child in the family that had a life completely different from my siblings. Don’t get me wrong, all of my siblings are successful in their chosen field, but I am the only one that was very independent ever since I graduated college, proof of which, I was the only child that acquired an apartment and lived independently while still single . I always trusted my instincts, and was not one to listen to my parent’s advice. I became successful in my chosen career (yes, I did have a career and I’m proud of it) because I gave in to my desires and worked my way up. Needless to say, my parents were and still are proud of me, thank you very much.
The Keys to Your Life
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Anything good that comes in your life will come from your own self reflection.Don’t rely on other people for advice. They will harm you more then help you. Anything bad in your life comes from not being true to yourself.
Trust your instincts and follow them. Only you know what’s best.
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The Keys To Your Life
March 13, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 6:51 pm
This household have been running on a different mode. We haven’t had the normal beat for the past few days because of my involvement with a friend as I’ve written here.
My friend’s siblings are here temporarily(a few days). Her immediate relatives are scattered all over the US and the Philippines hence, it’s just her husband and daughter, us and a few of her husband’s relatives here in New York. It’s tough, and it’s disheartening.
It will pass, and we’ll get through it, only that it won’t be soon. My heart says don’t go; yet, I think it’s the easier way.
March 6, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 8:57 pm
I’ve been thinking of things that were true then, say a decade ago, that are still true today in this present crazy world we live in. Let me know what you think.
- Cook with care and be on guard, because a pot that’s watched never boils, but an unwatched pot boils over.
- Keep your ears open. Listen to others and give someone the opportunity to speak.
- It’s a big no-no to spoil your kids. I believe that a child that’s lavished with too much toys and other worldly goods becomes surfeited and will soon lose enjoyment.
- Get a good night rest. You may say, look who’s talking; as I am a night owl myself. When we go to bed we go there to sleep, not to write, or think about plans.
- Live a healthy life. Exercise as we all know is a must. Eat and drink moderately and breath fresh air freely.
March 4, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 10:14 am
I’m glad we can now say we made the right decision. Remember my entry a few weeks ago about being incoherent? It took us a while to make the final decision on a very critical issue about the future of a child. I’m not talking about a baby here, not an adoption, NOT YET. I’m talking about sending a kid to school.
Yes, hubby and I decided and committed to help a child to be able to continue to go to school. We will be sponsoring the education of a high school senior right now(Philippines school setting), to go to De La Salle University Manila come May 2008 and pursue an Engineering degree. This is five years of commitment, no re-payment required; the only requirement from us would be for the kid to excel and graduate with flying colors. It was tough for us, because we weren’t sure if we can be committed that long, and having been carefree all our adult lives not having to worry about financially supporting anyone; yet it tugged our hearts to see the dreams of a brilliant kid go down the drain. He can always go to a less expensive school, many would say. But the fact that he will have greater and better opportunities as graduate from this school, we just couldn’t say NO.
That’s money well spent, and our ability and WILLINGNESS to be able to help gives us contentment and joy. Giving a brilliant future to a brilliant kid : priceless!
January 28, 2008
Filed under: health, just me thinking — juliana @ 5:03 pm
While everyone here in the US anxiously wait for President Bush’s State Of The Union Address tonight, I on the other hand wait in a nervous state for my doctor’s appointment tomorrow.
You see, I feel like my ‘good health’ is renewable every six months. This started in 1997 when I found out I had a cyst on my left breast. I had my first surgery to remove the cyst which turned out to be cysts (three) at the Cardinal Santos Hospital in the Philippines. Thank God it was benign. When I moved to the US in 1999, the cysts were ‘reincarnated’ on the right breast; had them removed through my insistent although my doctor thought it was not necessary since he was absolutely sure they were ‘nothing’. The tests proved he was right. Since then, I see my surgical oncologist every six months. Yes, the cysts are back and they have been there for 5 years already.
I thank God, that I am under the care of one of the best Breast Surgical Oncologist here in the state of NY. I feel safe under his care. It’s insane that I go through this every six months and it really is nerve wracking to say the least. But, I take it as it comes. I shall breath easier again after tomorrow, and hope for another six months of ‘good health’.
January 26, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 6:15 pm
I don’t know why these two legal documents just came to my mind today. Maybe because, in a few months, we’re taking our first vacation for the year. It’s during the time when we’re planning to go away when I have these on my head yet, we never simply take it seriously. What is a living will and a living trust anyway?
I’m writing the definition of living will as written on answers.com:
A living will is a legal document in which patients instruct health-care providers about their wishes with respect to medical procedures should they become incapacitated. The living will and the durable medical power of attorney are two federally mandated parts of what is known as advanced medical directives.
As for living trust , this is based on NY State office of the Atty. General:
A revocable inter vivos trust (living trust) is created for the purpose of holding ownership to an individual’s assets during the person’s lifetime, and for distributing those assets after death. The individual who creates the trust (the grantor) names a person who will serve as trustee and will follow the trust’s terms after the grantor dies. While alive, the grantor usually may serve as a trustee and control the assets even though they belong to the trust.
My husband and I know the importance of these two documents and we’re simply part of the bigger population who haven’t taken the step to keep things in order yet. It’s not that we’re preparing to pass away; it’s about taking care and protecting ones self and loved ones.
As the Office of NY State Atty. General states : Perhaps the biggest advantage of a living trust is that it does not have to go through probate, as does a will. However, there are other estate planning devices which avoid probate, such as a joint tenancy, a life insurance policy, and in-trust-for bank account (also known as a Totten Trust), and individual retirement, pension or Keogh accounts. In addition, living trust salespeople often overstate the cost of probate and the length of time it takes to probate a simple will.
Now, when are we going to take the first step and have these documents drafted? I don’t know… Maybe soon…
January 23, 2008
Filed under: just me thinking — juliana @ 10:59 pm
If I had a magic wand…
- I will make sure there’s thirty hours in a day. Twenty four hours is not just enough to do all the things I want.
- I will create a machine that does all the cooking for me. That includes a machine that can be automated to do all the chopping, slicing and dicing and wash itself after the job is done.
- I will make sure my husband is home at 6:00 p.m. on the dot every night so I have enough time to relax after I’m done in the kitchen and of course blog.
- I will make the winter season here in New York feel like it’s Fall.
- I will create a machine that will melt away the little bit of fat that’s slowly creeping up on my mid section. And I mean, a machine that I can use at home.
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