Have you heard of the saying "What you do not know, will not hurt you?" This is most of the time true; except of course if it is about something between life and death.This is also not applicable in life threatening situation; or something that would put your life on the line.

But for some people who are looking for financial savings or opportunities to save their money or stretch their budget, this adage does not apply. What is the connection, you might ask. It is connected most of the time, if one is looking for money-saving tips and bargains because if one is not aware where to get bargains or items on discounted sale, what they do not know will definitely hurt their budget! This holds true if they are buying something that is overpriced. Definitely, when it comes to frugality and the likes, it pays to be truly up to date with different sites or places to get discounts! Therefore, it pays to know!

I just became aware, recently, that to be able to save a whole lot of money for my Christmas shopping, I should hunt for items on sale during Black Friday or the day after Thanksgiving. Are you aware of such? There are actually on line stores which offer variety of items on sale or discounts available during such times. In fact, others are so customer-friendly they provide e-mail alerts, aside from thanksgiving ads, for customers to be informed about the different items on sale. So, how's that for saving effectiveness? Cool, right?

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I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am in a thousand winds that blow,

I am the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain,

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,

I am in the graceful rush

Of beautiful birds in circling flight,

I am the starshine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,

I am in a quiet room.

I am in the birds that sing,

I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there. I do not die.

Originally posted in Symphony of Love.

Found this nostalgic. What do you think?

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A tag from my pretty and sexy friend Francine.Thanks very much girl! . I'm afraid most of these will be blank due to the fact that I am so lazy when it comes to vanity!

My Foundation: none

My Blush: Clinique Gold crazy power highlighter (barely used)

My Day Cream: Myra E moisturizer

My Lipstick: Christian Dior Rogue 296

My Essential Beauty Product: Estee Lauder face powder and Dove Soap

My favorite Make-up product: not using much of this

My Perfume: Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline (eau de toilette)

My Nails: colorless, unpainted

My Feet: none

My hands: just Vaselline lotion at night

Three Products to bring on a deserted island: soap, sunblock and cologne

Women I admire for their beauty: Audrey Hepburn, Monica Belluci and Angelina Jolie

Women with the best Sense of Style: Kate Blanchett, Heidi Klum, Lady Diana

My ultimate dream: 1. Walk my first and second daughters as brides to their dream men while I am still in my 40's (at 49 my two daughters would then be 25, 24 ) !

2. Travel around the world with my hubby.

My favorite fashion Publication: None,really. Cosmopolitan is nice but not that enticing to read.

Mitch, Liza and Midas, share yours please!

Never assume. Never stop learning. Watch your back. Be on the look out.

These are just a few by lines or rules of thumb I have learned recently.

As business owners, my husband and I are always in constant search for new ideas or trends to level-up our enterprises. In this competitive, stiff commercial world it seems that the adage: "only the paranoid survives" truly applies. It is always safe to be progressive in thoughts and in lifestyle. Progressive, I mean, in such a way that we have to be open to new ideas and technology that will affect our enterprises.
My husband, who is both an owner and employee of his own I.T. company truly believes that what his business needs right now is a good branding. He is always searching for ways to elevate the perceptions of his clients and potential customers regarding the branding of the services they provide.
It is tough to compete with other businesses of the same kind. Many people are always thinking of the same way we do. So, it is never safe to assume that our goals have been achieved. However, being business owners give us an advantage of putting innovations and ideas into actions without the hassle of consulting a Boss. One tough thing to hurdle, however are all the problems that can be encountered during business operations.

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So as promised here are the long-overdue pictures during my "not so little", little girl's 6th birthday. She was sick and down with asthma during this party thus she was not her usual bubbly self.



Although weak, she felt excited to open her gifts!



This cake has been her request months before she turned 6!



She thanked me for her party. And her birthday wish was: Please, no more asthma!

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We are the spectacles we wear.

Therefore, how we look or perceive the world around us affects our disposition inside-out. No matter what state of life we are in, our life's paradigm affects the lifestyle that we are bound to lead.

Lately, I have come to terms with myself. My life's paradigm will always be shifting but what will affect my whole being is the conviction that is firmly embedded in me.

In other words, my own perceptions of me, define me.

Cause what is it they say: what other people think of you is none of your business.

I am me.
No matter what people or relatives perceive of me... I am defined by my intentions; which only ME knows what.

Last weekend we trooped to my sister's house. We were invited to visit her new house. So off we went for about a two-hour drive to give her a visit.
When we arrived, I was taken aback how huge the house was. To call the place a house is an understatement. It should be called a mansion! Anyway, as I was entering the house, I felt happy and proud of my sister. Her long years of hard work and true perseverance have paid off. Now, she can sit and relax inside her house, which is truly the fruit of her sweat and tears. It really pays off when one gives out her or his best to build a booming business.

What is more appalling is the fact that, despite the humongous size of the house, her garage in front is still so big it can accommodate around fifteen cars. She could have posted a sign there which says: Rent a Garage here. People who need spaces will really be on the look out for the opportunity to rent. Seriously, the space available can still house a rent-a-space business.

Seriously speaking, there is a huge market looking for parking spaces and garages especially in UK. People who own different businesses and vehicles are really hunting for spaces for rent such as garages and parking area.

What's up?
Guess I have been procrastinating for too long. So, here are the long overdue pictures of my little one's 6th birthday.
She was sick and weak during the party, but we partied anyway! She was happy, she said, but she could have been happier had she been well and active during the party.

First: the cake as requested by the celebrant/celebrator.

Slow upload, though. Just give me a little more time. Maybe, picture uploads will be faster in a few minutes.