Soulful Thoughts of Rachel

Now is an ideal time to apply for a Home improvement loan. The country just suffered from a terrible typhoon. Sadly, many homes have been destroyed by the strong storm. It is the time for rebuilding. When rebuilding the house, make sure you choose quality materials. More storms are expected to hit the country and it is best to be prepared. House repairs can be quite costly which makes Home improvement loans a good solution to lack of funds. Don’t wait for another typhoon to hit the country. It’s about time to rebuild and strengthen your home. Take advantage of online unsecured home improvement loans.

The bathroom is an essential part of every house. There are different types of bathroom layouts and themes. It is a personal choice which may depend on the interior designer or the home owner.

A nice bathroom doesn’t necessarily have to be big. You can still have small but stylish bathroom. It really depends on your choice of bathroom fixture, accessories and accents. You can liven up the atmosphere of your bathroom starting from the tiles on the floor and walls. You can choose lovely tile borders as accents.

I like long and spacious bathroom counter tops where I can neatly put my bathroom things. We have L-shaped granite counter tops in both of our bathrooms in our house. Both counter tops are stylish and functional. It’s where I put the hand liquid soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, cologne, perfume, brush and other essentials. There is also a glass vase beside my toiletries where I put a house plant that easily survive in water. The plant adds a nice touch to the bathroom atmosphere.

Some bathrooms have typical shower curtains. There are many lovely shower curtain designs that can compliment the bathroom theme and color. Some home owners prefer shower enclosures because of their style and function. One of the advantages of bathroom showers is the ability to contain the water in a particular area which prevents water from splashing on the bathroom floor tiles.

A common feature that people like in their bathrooms are bathroom showers, particularly jetted showers. There are various kinds of jetted showers to choose from. They come in different sizes, styles and price ranges. I like the jetted shower because of the soothing water jets. The water jets have its way of relaxing the body, especially after a tiring day. The jet stream is easily adjustable. You can have a mild jet stream flow or you can choose a stronger flow.

Q: Can you describe yourself as a friend? Or how do your friends describe you as a friend? - Greenbucks

I edited my answer. Instead of answering it directly, I have compiled the following from friends…
A quote from my friend, Jackie:

“Rachel, I may say, is the best friend only a good person can have. Because she is really nice and it would be unfair for other people kung bad ka and yet friend mo si Rach…She’s gentle and calm but knows when to speak her mind out.”

A quote from my friend, Ces:

“Friend ko to since prep pa nga, tama ka diyan Rachel! Pati moms namin magkakilala din noon pa…Sobrang thoughtful nitong babaeng ito, may it be something that she made or wrote basta pag gusto niyang magbigay she will do it to show you she cares. Magaling mag-drawing (pa rin ba?), very patient, trustworthy, iyakin (o madaling paiyakin), at madaling kopyahan! A person who is very appreciative at may gentle nature.”

A quote from my friend,Iris:

“I have never met anyone as thoughtful as Rachel. If people can just be as sweet, this world would be full of smiles and cheerful faces.”

A quote from my friend, Kelly:

“I’m really blessed having rachel in my life and i must admit that having her around all these years through ups and downs have helped to be the person i am today, confident and happy, always looking at the positive things in life and counting my blessings.”

A quote from my friend, Sheryl:

“I value her friendship and I thank her for keeping me in her life and continuing to share her joys with me, especially now that we’re both moms. When we do get together, the years just melt away.”

A quote from my friend, MaryJane:

“This is one creative, thoughtful lady …when we were still into snail mail (and I was collecting the stamps) I’d get the most unusual looking letters from her … folded in different ways and full of artwork. Did you know she won a prize in an international children’s art contest?

She may be quiet, but beware - when she’s made up her mind to speak, especially in an argument, she doesn’t back down.”

I love the concept of today’s modern interior design. I like the simple yet impressive modern interior design compared to traditional ones. I like how designers incorporate style with functionality. Designers today do not only think of the aesthetic beauty but they also make sure that everything has a respective purpose.

I like houses that make good use of space. Take for example the kitchen; I like the idea of putting a breakfast nook near the kitchen where the family can casually enjoy meals. The kitchen is an important part of the house. The family likes spending time in the kitchen making meals. It is common for members of the family to enjoy talking while preparing meals in the kitchen that’s having a breakfast nook is perfect. In fact, I have a friend who has a breakfast nook with wooden counter stools in their house. It is where we and other friends enjoying eating and chatting whenever we come over and visit.

It is easy to incorporate a breakfast nook in your house plan but it is up to you to make it look appealing and inviting. You can think of a lovely theme for this area. For example, I would love a sunflower theme for my own nook. I love the idea of putting accent tiles with sunflower design. I prefer a light colored granite counter top and wooden kitchen bar stools with hand painted sunflower design on each stool.

You can make your own breakfast area special based on your personal preferences. You can choose what kind of table top you like. Then you can match it with your choice of kitchen bar stools. There are many lovely stool designs to choose from. Check out discount bar stools and find the style that will be ideal for your breakfast nook.

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My four year old son, Yohan loves looking at the fish tank filled with guppies and sword tails in school.  We  have a small empty aquarium at home so I was inspired to buy Yohan some guppies and sword tails of his own.  Yohan was very happy about his new pets.

If you want an quick, affordable and easy way to speed up your computer, you can consider upgrading your computer memory.  Getting a brand new computer is very expensive. Instead of purchasing a new one, you can invest a little on your own computer by adding dell memory.   The advantages of upgrading your memory is the ability to keep more programs open at once and being able to launch programs more quickly.

Times have become tough with the bombardment of fuel price increases and other forms of inflation. These alarming problems make it difficult for many to work on their normal budget limits. Nowadays, it seems harder to manage one’s finances.

When you consume your monthly cash on hand, the next option is often the use of credit card. If you are not careful about your credit card use, you could easily spend more than you care capable of paying. The credit card is a convenient mode of payment. You can use it now and pay later. Many people easily get carried away with spending and overlook capacity to pay. The problem arises when a user’s credit card bills balloon into huge amounts. Credit Cards are very useful but they can also be a menace if you don’t know how to properly manage them. If you are having problems with your credit card bills, you can consider looking into Credit Card Debt Consolidation Programs .These programs can help you determine effective ways to go about your debt situation. Debt Settlement Programs will help you to figure out and solve your financial dilemma. Qualified people in debt consolidation programs can help you solve financial problems.

I got tagged by Jenny to do this romantic meme.

Are you deeply in love with your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend? If you do, let’s try how well you remember the moment of your life with him. But before you put yourself in the hot seat please read the rules of this tag first.

1. This tag should be pass on to your friends.
2. Visit the blog of the person you’ve got this tag.
3. Leave a comment on her/his tag post. Be sure to thank her/him for this tag.
4. Highlight and link all the list of people who accepted this tag by visiting their blog site.
5. There are 10 questions that you need to answer but you will be the one to write the 10th question for the next person you want to pass this tag. Here are the questions. Be honest with your answers.

Let’s Start:

1. How did you meet your husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend?
I met my hubby at work. He was working at the main branch while I was assigned at another branch.

2. Where did you go on your first date?
He invited me to see a car show (October 1997).

3. When was your first intimate kiss?
During the first month when we were officially together.

4. How many girlfriends/boyfriends he/she had in the past? Do you honestly know?
He dated a few women but never got into a serious relationship.

5. What is his/her ethnicity?
He’s Filipino.

6. What is his/her favorite food?
He loves steak.

7. What is he/she like if he/she is mad?
He becomes unusually quiet.

8. What are the things he/she did you thought is the most romantic thing he’d/she’d ever done?

On the 9th month we were together, hubby surprised me with a bunch of balloons. He gave me 9 blue balloons corresponding to each happy month we’ve been together and 3 red balloons symbolizing the words I Love You. Each balloon had a special note inside so I had to pop each one in order to read the messages.

9. Describe how he/you proposed to you.
There was no fancy proposal. We had a mutual decision to get married.

10. When did you know he was the ONE?
When it felt so hard to part at the end of each day.

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I would like to invite Odette to do this meme. I’m a new reader of her blog and I was easily captivated by her beautiful love story.

It is always better to solve a problem while it is still small. Not fixing the problem right away might just make things worse. For instance, if you have been experiencing some problems with your car, it is better to have it checked by the mechanic as soon as possible. Otherwise, the problem might just magnify and the expenses doubled. If you have car problems that need to be checked right away but you don’t have enough cash as of the moment, you can get an easy cash advance online. Don’t put off important car repairs. Prioritize safety on the road.

The erratic change in economy today is a concern of many. Prices of fuel and basic commodities are always increasing. During this tough time, it’s advisable to think of other alternative means of income. If you have a business that you keep putting off because you don’t have enough cash, you can consider getting payday loans to materialize your business project. You can apply for a payday loan online and get fast cash overnight. As long as you have an active bank account, a verifiable income and eighteen years old or above, you can easily qualify for a payday loan.