global dx

When I still in high school I became really conscious of my appearance especially the way I dress and fix myself. Though I am still conscious of my appearance till today, I think that I really became vain when I was in high school. Back then I would really spend too much for clothes, shoes, bags and accessories so that I can be pretty as always.

I would really save my allowance and ask money just to buy what I want. My mother noticed that I really spend too much on handcrafted jewelry, bags and shoes so she reduced my allowance and never gave extra money again. She said I was becoming a very compulsive shopper and becoming vainer everyday. Now that I am earning my own income my mother does not scold me anymore when I buy such things but of course I know now how to be very wise in buying things.

Our house was a wreck. There was a typhoon this week and our backyard was ruined (well, maybe just a little). Anyway, to make things worse, we don’t have tools like air tools, power tools, etc. It was just pathetic. We had to hire a carpenter to fix the it. I think its time to buy tools for the house, so that we don’t have to hire people to fix it when we can fix it ourselves. Its much more practical that way.

I had a classmate in chem lab. She was designated as my lab partner by my strict professor. Our first period together was disastrous, she almost burned my lab gown and spilled vinegar on my clothes. Surprisingly, we hit it off. We became friends since then and even shared a room in the school dorm. We have many things in common except for her smoking habits. I don’t smoke. I have asthma since I was a kid, and smoking for me is not a very good idea. Unfortunately, she was a smoker, and I can’t stand it.

However, smoking was prohibited in our dorm. My friend was devastated (I was happy that I didn’t have to be a victim of second hand smoke anymore). Luckily for her, another friend of ours introduced her to vaporizers. A vaporizer is a
thing or device that is actually used to emit the active ingredients of plants like tobacco or herbs. It is an alternative to smoking but less harmful and may prove to be even therapeutic. She ordered a Volcano Vaporizer online. The one which vaporizes by hot air. Smoking was still banned from the dorm, but my friend has no problems with that anymore.

Finding your one true love is a wonderful experience. It makes you feel happy, satisfied and just giddy all over. It’s an effective drug that takes you in a state of euphoria. However, the process of actually finding the “one” is not as easy as it seems. It requires a lot of “hard work” and dedication. It also requires a lot of courage for someone to enter into a relationship and risk your heart from getting hurt. One thing I’ve learned from one of my friends is to learn to take a chance in love. To actually find love, you must act on it.

Once, she was pretty shy and demure and was just contended on waiting for the right one to come along. But sometimes, waiting can also be tiring. When she got fed up of waiting, she went to this matchmaking service where singles meet in groups and do fun stuff. They were matched based on compatibilities in interests and way of life. She said that the experience was fun and that she did meet a lot of people. Some even became good friends with her. Eventually, she found a guy that she really liked. They were engaged a year after and are soon to tie the knot this June. I’m really happy for her.

Diamonds are a woman’s best friend. This is the phrase I always hear when a woman like me talk about jewelries. Like any other women now a days I am also fond of jewelries as well as all the women in our family, most specially my Aunt Martha whose business is to sell jewelry. She sells almost any kind of jewelry for men and women. She started with selling used rolex watches to diamond estate jewelry. Almost all of her friends buy their jewelry from her. The comment that she always gets from her customers is “Your jewelries are so beautiful and yet they are not that expensive”.

Every time she hears this she is very overwhelmed. Even selling only one of her items makes her happy. Selling many jewelries is not that easy because you should really market what you sell or else you will get bankrupt. Maybe the reason why Aunt Martha has a growing business is because she puts effort into it and that she truly enjoys what she is doing. Now she is planning to even widen the choices of her clients and this is through getting more new design of jewelries from other jewelers. She also plan to sell jewelry with precious stones on them other than diamond.

One thing that I can say about myself is that I’m a big spender. I like buying stuff and if ever you take me to the mall, it is guaranteed that I will buy something for myself. I’m impulsive and I sometimes buy things that I don’t really need or don’t even use at all after buying them. Some things just end up in my cabinet and I sometimes even forget that I even bought them. I am often scolded by mom because of my attitude. I reason out that I am only in my early twenties and I am only enjoying my youth (lame excuse, I know) and I’d eventually change in time.

But even if I’m impulsive and a big spender and whatsoever, one thing that you cant expect me to just rush in buying is the television. Aside from Harry Potter, taking tours and shopping, I also love staying at home and just watch lots and lots of television series and dvd’s. And being one that loves to stay in front of the TV, it is just expected that I don’t go impulsive in buying one. I plan to buy a new lcd tv and I’ve been reading a lot of lcd tv reviews for tips and suggestions. I also made it a resolution that I won’t enter an appliance store until I know what I want (just to make sure that I won’t go impulsive again. See? Who says I can’t change? Not totally but still, it’s a start.

One thing that I can say about myself is that I’m a big spender. I like buying stuff and if ever you take me to the mall, it is guaranteed that I will buy something for myself. I’m impulsive and I sometimes buy things that I don’t really need or don’t even use at all after buying them. Some things just end up in my cabinet and I sometimes even forget that I even bought them. I am often scolded by mom because of my attitude. I reason out that I am only in my early twenties and I am only enjoying my youth (lame excuse, I know) and I’d eventually change in time.

But even if I’m impulsive and a big spender and whatsoever, one thing that you cant expect me to just rush in buying is the television. Aside from Harry Potter, taking tours and shopping, I also love staying at home and just watch lots and lots of television series and dvd’s. And being one that loves to stay in front of the TV, it is just expected that I don’t go impulsive in buying one. I plan to buy a new lcd tv and I’ve been reading a lot of lcd tv reviews for tips and suggestions. I also made it a resolution that I won’t enter an appliance store until I know what I want (just to make sure that I won’t go impulsive again. See? Who says I can’t change? Not totally but still, it’s a start.

The other day, my mom and I were discussing about money. She told me that we I am not getting any younger and if I want to live an easier life ten years from now, I’d better start saving money right now. That means lesser shopping, lesser travels and lesser whims. I told her that I’d eventually save up. But first, I’m just enjoying the joys of having to earn for my own and not depend on my mom for my allowance.

I also told her that she should not worry about me when it comes to money matters. I don’t spend that much. Well, it’s true that I have already reached the credit limit of my credit card but I promise that I’d pay my bills by next month. Anyway, I’m already thinking of ways to put my money to good use. I have plans to invest my money in real estate, maybe in one of those Denver or boulder real estate. I also thought of opening a bank account, or maybe invest in stocks I don’t have concrete plans yet but I hope I’ll think of a great idea soon or my mom won’t stop bugging me.

I was the youngest in the family. I have two half sisters and five half brothers. Since my father died, we always make it a point to keep in touch and see how things are going with our lives. However, we don’t get to talk much nowadays because they already have a family of their own. Well, I guess it is more of my fault because I too am busy with my work and social life and I don’t get to visit them often.

But this year, I plan to bridge the gap between us. Well, between me and my brothers first. How? By buying them Super Bowl 2008 Tickets! You know how crazy guys can get over sports. Who would not want to take time off and watch their favorite sport live in action? I know its wrong to bribe my brothers with those tickets to make up for my faults, but hey, if that’s what it takes to get us closer again, why not?

People today, especially teens, like trying out things to the point that they can no longer control them. A good example for this is alcoholism. When you get it high school, there are a lot of influences and pressures, like peers, that make you want to try drinking alcohol. This may become and occasional thing that can turn to a regular hobby and worse, turn into addiction. One proven effective aid for recovering from alcoholism is through alcohol detox.

I did a little bit more research about the topic of alcoholism and addiction and found out about Detox24.com. This website aims to help people who want to begin a new life through detoxification. Here I got to understand better how detoxification can help people recover from addiction. Every person makes mistakes because we are all but humans. I also strongly believe that when we make mistakes, we all deserve another chance to bring our lives back. With people like Detox24.com who are willing to help us, this is possible.