I love my car. It's old...a 92 BMW 325 coupe but still looks clean, and still runs like a champ, despite the need of an A/C fix. Hubby has been suggesting that I'm due for upgrade though. Don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those spoiled brat botoxed wifeys who need to be blinged and pimped out, driving flashy two-door sports cars. We're actually contemplating on it as a change of investment at this time (since it is fully paid) while we can still make money from it's resale value.

Looking at different options can get very confusing. I miss driving a tall vehicle that gives me visual clearance on all sides. I would like to upgrade to a bigger car for sure, especially if we're really getting ready to start a family. I'm looking at ford expedition photos and considering it but I am not sure if our tiny two-car garage can house such a handsome giant. 

Cute little ones or regular -sized ones attract me too. Check out volkswagen gti photos and toyota sequoia photos.

Hubby tells me that I'm so picky and can't decide. I think I'm not picky at all.  I think I'm having a hard time because I really have no preferences and in fact won't care what car I drive as long as it gets me to my destination safely.

They blend well. They complement each other like salt and pepper, paper and glue, toothbrush and toothpaste! *duh*

Whenever I am glued to "Keeping up with the Kardashians" especially tonight's special "The Wedding", I don't feel guilty about neglecting hubby because he's playing poker with his online buddies all over the world, some even my cousins from PI! I'd rather that they are hooked to this type of online gambling where there's really nothing to lose but TIME and SLEEP, hehe. I've known some people to be hooked in online slots just the same. Still, better than out of the house while the spouse watches hilarious reality shows! Hahaha. A friend of mine gets ready with her free no download slots while the hubby gets ready for football. You're still together on the couch, occasionally rubbing against each other thighs, and sharing a big bowl of popcorn! It still works doesn't it?

Though while watching "The Wedding" episode of Khloe Kardashian to Lamar, I noticed that hubby has gotten glued to the show too, deserting his Poker buddies as it ended, and even said, "I wish we have a DVR again so we can record the next episode just in case we're out next week".

Hmmm, the Kardashians are growing into him.  And wifey's not complaining!

Finally, the 7-in-1 lipstick! I'm so happy I finally got one. I've waited for this since I saw it in a fashion magazine. Here it is:

It's call the Spectracolor Lipstick by Avon and it is seven shades of lip color packed into one sleek and innovative package.

You're so right it's created for the woman who loves to change her look from demure to dramatic!

It holds a light and dark version of your fave shade in side-by-side chambers with a full spectrum of hues in between. The 7 shade range allows you to create the right look for the mood - just twist the dial and slide on the shine.  It is also formulated with Vitamins A, C and E, and this lightweight, high-shine formula delivers beautiful color that lasts for hours 

Never sticky and won't bleed. The possibilities are endless.

Available in 10 Shades: The Berries, The Browns, The Caramels, The Lilacs, The Nudes, The Peaches, The Pinks, The Raisins, The Roses, and The Wines.

What!?!?!?  No links?

Heck yeah, this isn't a paid post! I'm doing this for love (and beauty)! So sisters, grab Spectracolors now!

Feel like vacationing yet?

Here's onemore photo I stumbled upon while checking out Travel info on Queenstown.

Hubby and I were looking for vacation options and affordable packages which who knows we will be able to afford one of these days. It's a known fact that we've both been stressed for the past couple of months now and one hope for recovery is to get away from it all.

My sister who's been to Australia would like to check out New Zealand next and she's proposing that we all go. Her hubby's cousins suggested to look for Queenstown hotels NZ and we're still exploring ourothe Travel options at this point.

I just know that I deserve to be away for a while. After the falling hair, the palpitations, and sporadic stiff necks I've been through?

Oh yes!

The economy is picking up!

Or is it, really?

I just read the news somewhere online that the rock bottom of recession has reached it's end and hopefully things are looking for the better in the next months to come. How true is this? My friend likened the economy to a moving train. When one car stops, it doesn't mean the rest will stop. There might be a chance that due to momentum, the rest of the cars that follow won't go to a halting stop without a huge collision that pushes the first car that stopped to move again. Something like that.

People are still looking for jobs, losing houses, starving. There are some who are struggling to pay debts like a lot I know. Thank goodness for cedit card debt consolidation, my hubby has been spared of horror stories years ago. I hope that the others who are in deep trouble with credit card debt also see the light by doing some bill consolidation before *beep* hits the fan.

I just hope and wish for the whole world to be better.  And for everyone to find themselves in better situations. You know, the silver lining?

Am I a naive soul indeed?

But who knows?

I guess hubby really wants me to rake in that extra moolah.  He got me a new toy to get me back to "staying put" in the blogosphere hahaha.  It's a 9-in Eee PC, weehee!!!

It's too early for me to write an entire product review since I haven't used it a lot yet.  What I can say is that it's so handy I can pretty much lug it around with me anywhere! The size is just like a medium sized hard bound book, even thinner. And it is light-weight too.  The only challenge is getting my hands accustomed to the smaller than average keyboard.  It's quite a struggle to hit the right keys when I'm not looking.  I'm a speed-typer that's why.  My pinky finger falls on the wrong ones all the time and I find myself hitting backspace a lot.

Nonetheless, it's a really cute new toy for me.  Especially with the calendar and other office features that it has.  I guess, it's really just better because finally I have my own personal organizer so I can keep track of projects and bill payments and other things my crazy hyperactive overly creative mind spits out.  I used to share with hubby's laptop eversince mine gave up last year from a horrible virus. 

I'll keep you posted!

I'm posting my toilet paper painting here made with coffee on watercolor paper.  Please come and visit my online portfolio at Bistro de l'arte. I don't have much posted there but well, it's a work in progress and so am I!

I felt way too guilty after I've checked my PRs and the shock of all shocks is, this site has the highest one so far. And I thought it deserved a post, at least.

Why the toilet paper, you ask? It's not that my life has been full of cr*p lately. Well you can say that too, but that's not the main reason.  I just like the designs they come up with for the sheets now that it makes me feel guilty about using them.

Anyhoo, I'm trying to get back into blogging regulary like I used to. But so many additional things in my life prevent me from being able to do so.

I'll be back.  PR3? Of course, I'll be back!

There are so many things improving the military these days.  One of the biggest things is the support for family communications which is delivered by TroopTube.  Did you guys see that ad of this little boy who was filming a short video clip for his dad who's deployed somewhere? That was very very touching.  And it's about time they came up with something, after all, servicemen are people too. And they are part of families too.  I heard they just recenly banned YouTube, but this one is the answer. Good move!

Another good move: Advanced and state-of-the-art military microphone! These are similar to our ordinary lapel microphone or throat microphone but meeting the needs of the military such as electret or dynamic, noise cancelling, element, and with boom for different tactical headset and handset (wireless) aplications. I'm sorry but I have been always amazed by military, tactical and SWAT applications. I learned about the myriad of boom and radio interface options like noise canceling (I think I've mentioned that already), waterproof and blastproof options, and customizable electrical and audio features.

Sound like these are DA BOMB right? I mean, not that kind of military bomb. I'm happy for our soldiers.  Next advancement wish? Something to make them death-proof. 

FOR THE FAMILIES.

I had a short love affair with Brother Drivers yesterday because I tried to install the printer/fax and....(I know there was something else it could do)....uhm...yes, it's a scanner too. My  brother-in-law gave it to us when we moved to our house. I think it's one of those used ones that he gets for a good deal, unfortunately, it doesn't come with an installation CD.  Good thing I found it online and I was able to install the BROTHER (how apt).

I found it at driveraccess.com, which is cool because through that website, you can also find a myriad of Computer Drivers and USB Drivers and a thousand more others (except for Taxi Drivers, hahaha) which I need because there is still one color printer that is waiting to be unearthed from one of our moving boxes. It's an HP Photosmart and I'm postive that the installer CD is nowhere to be found as well.

So...

Mission accomplished! I was able to print my little mission, which is to order a music sheet online and being able to print it out.  I got it for my dad who has been so thrilled and excited and can't wait to start playing it? The music? Mama Mia's Chiquitita by Abba.  I got the version from this online site based in UK and the arrangement is superb!

I just packed and sent it back home. Now, that really makes me happy!