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Mom celebrated her 49th birthday last January 9 and i was able to give her a surprise gift. Well, i told her that I don’t have enough budget for her birthday and i was pretending that i really feel down because i can’t treat her on her very special day. I can see it on her face that she felt really sad that time so I just keep on acting to prevent her from blowing my cover haha. My siblings and I joined our forces together to surprise her. I was able to buy all the ingredients and the desserts without being caught by my mom. I hid them all in my drawer and told my sister to cook her special recipes. My brother Milzon, on the other hand, is trying to convince my mom to take him somewhere far from the kitchen so she wouldn’t notice or smell anything from the dining area where me and sister are busy preparing the spaghetti, and other dishes. Thanks God we plan everything ahead and I was able to buy my mom a pair of new clothes. Actually i was thinking of buying her one of those cute stainless steel watches that i saw in the market the other day. Anyway, i think we did great with our plan and my mom was very pleased with our surprise gift for her. So next time, we have to think of something different to make her 50th birthday more special.

Along side with Marble and Granite, Quartz has been a very versatile material. It can be used in so many ways. The most common use of quartz is probably as a finishing material for your house whether its a commercial building or residential house. Quartz has this natural beauty and it comes up with so many colors and designs, giving the house owner a wide selection. Like Marble and Granite, Quartz is not so porous too, thus it is resistant to stain and heat. It is resistant to scratches too. But of course, you have to maintain it in a regular basis to retain its natural beauty. As far as I know, there are specialized cleaning agents or solutions for Quartz which are very affordable in the market. It can be perfectly be used for kitchen countertops. It’s pretty amazing to see that Quartz is being used for staircase as well just like what I’ve seen yesterday from a certain establishment somewhere near my working place. Isn’t cool and very eye-cathing.

It has been lined up with Marble and Granite as one of the materials who has the so called, high standards. Of course, you also have to consider the workmanship because it will tell the life span of your countertop. If you choose to get the material with low quality and hire inexperienced worker, then chances are, you’ll be replacing them over and over again which can be very costly. The quality or brand should also be considered as well. You may also want to consider Granite a great alternative for Quartz and has the same standards and quality just like those granite countertops bay area in California offered by Marble City, a well known company that has been in the industry for quite a long time , providing high quality kitchen countertops in California.

Yay! Melanie Amaro was hailed as the first ever X-Factor USA and took home the grand prize of 5 Million dollar and a Pepsi Commercial. Well, to be honest she is not my bet but I know how talented she is and how powerful her vocal is though i was really hoping that Chris Rene would have won the competition.His very creative and he got his own originality as he composed his own songs and is able to give justice to it. well i didn’t know that Chris came from a family of successful music artist. His late grandfather is the person behind Jackson 5′s “Rockin Robin” (sorry but the only version that i know is the one sang by Jackson 5 and the version of Megan Joy Corkrey of American Idol Season . His Sister and his father are both musicians too so it is not really surprising why Chris managed to bring himself up to the Finale. Anyway, we can’t deny the fact that Chris was able to get our sympathy after confessing his horrible past when he was drowned to addiction. Chris inspired us because of his effort to keep himself away from that past for the sake of his child. He went to rehab to completely overcome his drug addiction and to take the right path of his life. With all the improvements and success that Chris has receiving, there is no doubt that he went to one of the Best rehab centers in his area. Isn’t very inspiring to see someone change for the sake of his child and for the sake of correcting all the mistakes behind his past? But anyway, even he didn’t win the game, i’m sure a lot of offers will come to him.

Good thing I was able to buy everything that I need for Christmas last weekend and i do not have any reason now to rush myself to hit the mall especially during this peak hours. I’m sure the malls are too crowded as of this moment especially those people who tend to shop at the very last minute of Christmas. I am lucky enough that planned everything ahead including my gift lists for my parents, my siblings and to all my nieces and nephews. I am really not into shopping but I can say that I really had so much fun spending my time looking for some ideal goods for my family and friends. I just bought a dress for my mom (though i don’t know if it fits her) , a watch for my dad, a remote control car for Milzon, a pair of sandals for my sister and wallet for my cousin.

Surprisingly, my Uncle will drop by here by tomorrow so i have to think of something to offer to him. I don’t think he’s a type of guy who will appreciate a cap or a shirt (i got some extra here ). Maybe fleece jackets for him will do! I saw some stylish jackets in a boutique near us so I think i must grab that opportunity and I am sure that it’s on sale right now. Chow and Happy Holidays to all!

For many contractors and construction companies, renting equipment can offer an attractive, cost-effective alternative to consider as construction work strengthens this year and shows growth in 2011.
At a time when cash flow and credit can be tight, renting offers construction companies access to a wide variety of construction equipment for added job versatility without the added headaches associated with ownership, including the cost that comes from warranties, regular maintenance and repair, transportation, insurance and storage. Once you’ve decided renting is the better option, the next step is to determine which rental company you will work with.
Those who rent construction equipment recommend asking several questions before signing a rental contract, including:
What is your maintenance schedule for equipment?
What is your response time if the equipment isn’t working?
What are your pickup and delivery times?
What are your hours? Is someone always available after hours if there is a problem?
What training do you provide?
What are your rates?
Are there any additional fees?
What are your billing policies?
What are your policies for returns?
By selecting the right equipment rental company, you will have a partner to provide the equipment and service you need to complete your project.
If, however, you have decided that renting is not an ideal option for you, but your budget does not allow you to buy all the equipment brand new, here is an idea – there are companies, such as Tradebridge Connect, which offer repossessed equipment at low fixed prices and a guaranteed good working order of the machines with favourable terms and easy sales procedure.
Sellers like this one act on behalf of the lenders and ensure the equipment is sold quickly and profitably for the financial institution. A savvy buyer, in turn, can profit on the urgency of sale and purchase an excellent piece of equipment at an amazingly low price. If you are planning to research this option, make sure these sellers offer guaranteed condition of the equipment and have it quality tested. And make sure you are able to buy straight away without getting involved into bidding at an auction.

What happened to Cagayan De Oro recently is just so devastating. It is just a week left before the much awaited Holiday when Typhoon Sendong hits the area, leaving millions of property damages and hundreds of fatalities. I was really grateful to find out that friends in Cagayan De Oro were okay despite of the fact that most of the things were taken away. The scenario actually reminds me of Typhoon Ondoy which caused severe damages as well. As of this moment, the best thing that we can do is to offer our prayers to those victims. At the same time, please lend some time to donate cash, relief goods and other useful things that can be very helpful for them. Let’s give them a hand and help them to recover from such a horrible nightmare. Medical assistance is indeed needed after this calamity. I wish there were some road trip medical assistance services being offered in their place. Aside from Cagayan De Oro, Iligan province is badly affected by this typhoon as well. Hopefully, everything will be okay soon for us and for the victims of the said typhoon. Again, let us offer our prayers and if it’s possible, lend some time donating cash and goods or if necessary, offer your service voluntarily  to help those in need. I know that God has plans and everything happens for a reason.

I just got a call from my cousins from Ilocos last night confirming me that they will visit us here this Christmas which makes me really excited because it has been awhile since the last time i met them. Well, we actually went to a Cosplay event last April in Makati and we grabbed that opportunity to have fun. I gathered some of the photos from that cosplay event and I’m sure you guys will enjoy these pictures as much as I do.

The event was actually sponsored by Animax, a cable channel dedicated to Anime. The picture (left) is a banner that will welcome you to the venue. Lucky Star is one of my favorite anime as it offers some funny flicks and scenes. It doesn’t stick to a certain story theme but it is still fun to watch. The event offers some cool activities too and there are exciting freebies being offered as well. But the highlight of these event are the amazing cosplayers who will showcase their stunning costumes. Interesting eh? Here are just few of the cosplayers that we met on the event,

A Girl with the Haruhi Suzumiya Costume. Haruhi is the main protagonist of the anime “Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimiya”.

This Gundam-insipired costume is pretty cool. Take note, it was an improvised one. See how creative these people are?

Of course, as expected, Iron Man and the rest of the Marvel Superheroes are here. Sorry for the blurry picture, I was just too excited for this and there were just too many Cosplay fans out there who are like raging bulls, dying to take photos of these guys haha.

And what can you say with this Angry Bird Costume? Funny or not?

Two of the best Mecha-Cosplayers. I wonder how long did they took in making such amazing costumes.

This hot and sizzling, Angelina Jolie aka Lara Caroft-inspired outfit somehow reminds me of a Paintball gear hehe. And speaking of paintball, my cousin and I were actually planning to play such sport after they arrived here. There’s one big Paintball Game filed near Makati so we might grabbed that opportunity while they are all in vacation. I might file a Vacation leave too and enjoy the rest of my holidays. Anyway, since I am planning to take this Paintball thingy into the next level, i am actually considering to buy my own paintball sets including that Tippmann X7 that i saw online last night. Whether that model or the Tippmann A-5 will do, as long as I do not have to rent every time i visit a game course.

I am so excited for their arrivals. Hopefully,they will stay here for quite long.