Gardening

My dad has a green thumb and he absolutely loves gardening. He actually got me interested with the hobby. I have this small balcony outside my room and I want to turn it into a mini garden… sort of like my own little corner where I can rest, read books, listen to music, or simply laze around. I want to put a comfy chair there with a small table with lamp and of course, lots of plants all around. I want lots of flowering plants and a few herbs.

I’ve talked to my dad about this and he’s going to help me of course. We’re actually thinking of using hydroponic systems both on his garden and mine. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. This is beneficial for me because  my room will become lest dusty with the absence of soil. Nice eh? We’re currently looking for stores which can help us with building the system at a reasonable price and where we can buy the supplies. I’m also doing a lot of reading about hydroponics and gardening in general. I don’t want to be totally dependent on my dad and would eventually want to do things on my own. Hydroponics has a few advantages compared to traditional gardening. First is no soil. Another one is the water stays in the system and can be re-used. It is really practical, especially on a tropical country like mine, where water sometimes has a schedule during the sunny season.

I have tried caring for a plant without soil. It uses a clay pebbles instead of soil and I only needed to water it at least once a week. I named the miniature tree Treebeard. Unfortunately, it died because I placed it beside my computer monitor and the heat did it. But I’m going to buy a new one and will try again.

Edited: September 1st, 2010

Cash advance loans to feed my fangirl craze

So many things to buy, so little money. I have a few Korean dramas DVDs on my “to buy” list but I can not afford them right now. My PayPal is empty and my credit card is already maxed out. So, I’m considering availing cash advance loans. There are some loans available which are fast, secure and doesn’t require a credit report. I know I have to pay for the interest but it doesn’t really matter… I’m not going to borrow a lot, anyway. I just need enough to feed this Korean craziness of mine. And I have watched only a few Korean dramas… what if more after I watched the others that are on my list… I know, I know, think I’m going crazy! Not that I can’t wait to have these goodies on hand but some of the dramas are already old and some of the DVDs for sale are getting out of print already. So, I need to act fast. There are loans I can apply to online and I’ll be able to receive the money in less than a week. That would be great!

Another thing why I’ll be needing a loan is because I teamed up with a friend to start a small selling business. We already have a few items ready to sell but we need a little more capital to add more goodies to our store. It really looks promising and I’m thinking that this will also help me with my fangirling craziness. Yes, everything for being a fan girl… I’m thinking of using the money I’ll earn from the business to buy my fangirling stuff and merchandises. So, for  the next few days, I’ll be busy checking out sites and companies offering cash advance loans to see which one will be best for me.

Edited: August 28th, 2010

Moving Quotes and Concerns: Television

Your evenings have been claimed, given to the long hours and easy amusements of a screen. Your time is dedicated to the trials and triumphs of fictional characters — all their little woes and the implausible (but never unwanted) solutions. The television is your great indulgence; and, now that you must move, you have only one true concern: how are you going to pack it? It’s a massive, fragile thing with so many weaknesses and too few strengths. It can break. It can falter. And it can leave you with only filaments and pieces.

This is why you must use caution and follow all the necessary rules. A relocation doesn’t have to be tenuous. It can instead be practical:

1. Choose the proper containment: Your television came in a box (some perfectly formed strip of cardboard that kept it safe and snug). If you were one of the lucky few who kept that box, then your worries are needless. If you happened to toss it away, however, thinking you’d never use it, you’ll have to find another option. Look for plastic containers that will allow the device to rest flatly. If that choice is not available, seek out appliance stores and see if they have an empty box for your particular model.

2. Use protection: Never assume a simple layer of newspaper clippings or linen will suffice during a move. Surround your television with foam and packing peanuts to ensure that it’s not jostled or scratched.

3. Consider professionals: If you’re trekking across the country, heavy lifting and endless boxes may be too much for you to handle. Compare moving quotes of companies to discover the cost of transportation and the value of insurance. For delicate items, professional assistance may be warranted.

You’re devoted to the plasma effects and bright lights of your television; and you must now ensure that those lights don’t fade.

Edited: August 27th, 2010

Learning how to drive…

My sister and I went out sometime last week to look at car insurance quotes for our dear car when I realized I really should learn how to drive soon. And we’ll have to maintain our car insurance if that’s to happen. Lol! I actually already know how to drive but I don’t have a license yet. My driving lessons was already ages ago but I still remember it somehow. I was able to test my driving skills when I went to the province early this year. My aunt let me use their pick-up truck to practice on the vacant lot near their home. It wasn’t bad… the area was huge and a little bumpy, I was able to drive using up to 2nd gear. Good thing there were no cows at the vacant lot that time or who knows what might have happened. Haha!

I’m going back there next year and hopefully I’ll be able to practice more. And maybe this time I’ll be able to conquer the roads too!

Edited: August 18th, 2010

Apple Bottoms

I’m not really into shopping for clothes, I’m more on shoes and accessories. More of my clothes were bought by my dad and mom… yes, until now. But I do shop sometimes, especially when I see something I really, really like. And I love window shopping on the net to look for something unique. And look at what I found:

It’s an apple bottoms brand sandals. Cute isn’t it? I love, love the different jewels on the sandals and the fun colors. How I wish I have the money right now to buy myself a pair.

Edited: August 18th, 2010

Thinking of buying a netbook…

I am thinking if I should buy another computer… but I’m not yet sure if I should buy a notebook or a netbook. But I’m leaning more on a mini laptop because my dad already has a notebook so I can just borrow it from him. There’s a lot to choose from so I’m reading netbook reviews now to help me choose which one is best for me.

The question is do I need it? And my answer is I think I do. It’ll be very helpful in showing my work to clients and potential clients. And as a bonus, I can use it to watch videos, read ebooks, surf the net when I travel. And another bonus use is I can use it for fangirling too. Haha! When my fellow fangirls and I get together, we love to watch videos of our idols, looks at their pictures, and listen to their songs.

So, I need it right?

Edited: August 18th, 2010

I ♥ my Sanuk!

I’ve been wanting to buy a pair of Sanuk ever since the first time I saw it. I finally bought a pair and now looking forward to buying a new one! I ♥ my Sanuk!!! I’ve tested it on a long walk on a hot day and it really is very comfortable and my feet didn’t stink… not that they do… haha! My feet didn’t hurt and I didn’t get any blisters or whatever.

I was originally planning to buy the Sanuk Women’s Donna Hemp Sidewalk Surfer but saw the Scribble Slip-On and fell in love with it. I just everything about the design… the skull, the nature scene, the bird, the heart… it’s like little pieces of me in there. Haha!

Edited: August 4th, 2010

I’ll Be Okay

We now have Magic Jack and I am now able t talk to my best friend, who’s in the US, for a long time. Yay! We talked about a lot of things… catching up with each other lives, I told her about me being Korean crazed, we talked about going on a trip later this year, we even talked about Casablanca, the movie. Haha! I’m starting to watch old movies, that’s why. And it made me think about the Casablanca ceiling fans I want for our house so our conversion led to decorating our homes. LOL! I missed talking to her like this. Thank goodness for Magic Jack!

When we talked about me being Korean crazed, she said that I was better when I was AA-crazed. Of course, I disagreed. When I was AA-crazed, I almost always felt depressed but now that I’m Korean-crazed, or more like SS501-crazed, I’m always happy and carefree. She thought about it for awhile and finally agreed with me.

So, to celebrate my new-found happiness… here’s my song for you guys… haha!

I’LL BE OKAY
Amanda Marshall

It’s time to let you go, it’s time to say goodbye
There’s no more excuses, no more tears to cry
There’s been so many changes, I was so confused
All along you were the one, all the time I never knew

I want you to be happy, you’re my best friend
But it’s so hard to let you go now, all that could have been
I’ll always have the memories, she’ll always have you
Fate has a way of changing just when you don’t want it to

Throw away the chains, let love fly away
Till love comes again, I’ll be okay

Life passes so quickly, you gotta take the time
Or you’ll miss what really matters, you’ll miss all the signs
I’ve spent my life searching for what was always there
Sometimes it will be too late, sometimes it won’t be fair

Throw away the chains, let love fly away
Till love comes again, I’ll be okay

I won’t give up, I won’t give in
I can’t recreate what just might have been
I know that my heart will find love again
Now is the time to begin

Throw away the chains, let love fly away
Till love comes again, I’ll be okay

I can’t hold on forever baby
I’ll be okay

Edited: August 4th, 2010

What Happened In Bali (발리에서 생긴 일)

I’ve watched the drama series What Happened In Bali (발리에서 생긴 일) before but I didn’t cry very much. I watched it again a second time and the tears flowed non-stop. Weird! Anyway, this series is what made me fall in love with Korean actor So Ji Sub (소지섭). I’m not really attracted to chinky-eyed, oriental looking guys but Boys Over Flowers changed my life. Haha! This is actually the second Asian drama I’ve seen (1st was Boys Over Flowers) and also the second time I fell in love with the 2nd lead actor. It’s all in the character, really… the silent, mysterious type… those are my weakness… just like Ji Sub’s character in this drama series.

If you’re into real dramas and tragic endings then this one is for you. If not, then you’d better stay away from it. Haha! The ending was really unexpected… I already had a clue since some of my friends warned me about it, although I didn’t have a clue who, how, when, or when. I thought I had a good guess but I was mistaken. Here’s the synopsis from D-addcits:

Lee Soo-jung is a travel agent who is seeking her good luck in Bali after a harsh and unforgiving childhood. She meets Jae-min, Kang In-wook, and Young-joo in Bali, three seemingly perfect people entangled in a triangle of love. When Lee Soo-jung finds herself back in Seoul, her desire for success leads her to seek Jae-min for a job, unwittingly setting off a course of events that further complicate the love triangle.

What Happened in Bali is a drama that reveals the inner materialistic desires of people. It reflects upon the sometimes ugly (but truthful) side of man where nothing matters more than money.

Edited: August 4th, 2010

Home on the Road

One of my dreams is to own a RV… a home on the road. I love to travel and would love to experience traveling around the country on an RV, especially with my friends. i bet it will be an unforgettable adventure. I wonder how an RV cost here in the Philippines. I bet it costs a huge amount of money, and maybe its motorhome insurance costs a lot, too. But I’m pretty it is all worth it.

Sigh… I miss traveling. My plans to travel alone hasn’t pushed through yet. I really hope I can do it by next year. Wish me luck!

Edited: July 30th, 2010