Monthly Archives: October 2008

I survived!

Since last Tuesday, I have been working my *** off with my new job. I am still under training here at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch and I was (and still am) excited to learn more about the industry and … Continue reading

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Time to Shine!

Finally after over two months of sending out my resume and cover letter to prospective employers regardless of whether or not they are hiring someone, I finally got my first job here in the United States.  The last months (or … Continue reading

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Step Inside Your Own Infrared Sauna

Let’s face it, no one is getting any younger.  Whether you are a full-time homemaker, a focused professional or someone so talented to actually synthesize both- no doubt you are one of the many people bombarded with stress and physical … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Life

My Christian turned 36 yesterday.  It was his first birthday as a married man.  And as a wife, I tried to make it extra special…something that he will remember and hopefully get used to for the years to come. It … Continue reading

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Loans Made Accessible

The US economy is on the brink. Whether or not this whole financial crisis will take us to another Great Depression is something the government is trying to avoid and something the middle class couldn’t help but fear.  But the … Continue reading

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Once Upon a Coconut Tree

During one of our daily phone conversations, my Nanay ( Filipino worded which means, Mother) mentioned to me that they’d cut the coconut tree that was in our backyard.  The moment I heard about it, I felt a sudden twinge … Continue reading

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