Truth From the Web

My husband is such a music maniac. When we moved to our home we started out with a huge collection of music from different record companies, different genres and countries but throughout the years he had made a habit of collecting more from his business trips abroad and we now have an entire room devoted to his record collection. You are probably thinking how he listens to all of this, well my husband isn’t old fashioned either because aside from records he keeps a digital copyof his favorite or collected music in his mp3 player. So for his 45th birthday I decided to give him something cool and he would appreciate which was a Bluetooth earphone.

Of course unlike him, I was a total dud when it came to technology so to be on the safe side I looked online and read several Bluetooth earphone reviews to find the best model and quality for him. Boy was he surprised when I handed him my gift on his birthday! He had wanted to buy an exact same earphone but hesitated because of the cost. I’m glad that I took the time to research and get my husband a gift that he truly likes, I smile every time I see him walk around humming to music from his Bluetooth earphones.

One of the things that my father insisted on buying for my backpacking trip to Europe was accident health insurance. At the time I only agreed because he was paying for my trip and I wanted to appease him because he might cancel it last minute or get into an argument at the travel agencies office and embarrass me in front of everyone. I didn’t realize how important it was and how thankful I was that I listened and followed his advice until I got to Spain and ran into a vehicular accident on my way to a restaurant.

I didn’t really speak Spanish that much and was rushed to a hospital from the scene by an ambulance so let’s just say I was so thankful that when I handed them my accident health insurance papers and they knew exactly where to take me and what to do. When I woke up my dad was beside my bed and had told me everything that happened. He even gloated by saying “Now aren’t you happy that I made you get accident health insurance?” with a smug smile on his face. I have to say that at that moment I had never been happier that he was right.

The most memorable moments of my marriage can be summed up in one word; Italy. When I’m in my kitchen looking at my china cabinet and I chance a glance on that beautiful set of hand painted Italian dishware I am immediately transported back to my honeymoon where my husband and I spent three romantic and unforgettable weeks in Vienna. My trip to Vienna is the reason why I love my husband the way I do. He is normally a very reserved and shy person, but when we were in Vienna, it’s like Italy took over and he was transformed into this uninhibited and loving husband who wasn’t scared to show everyone how much I meant to him.

He was so affectionate and passionate about our love making that it has become a personal joke in our marriage every time it gets monotonous to “import some Italian wine” to bring out the life in him! My husband passed away two years ago, so now it’s impossible to recreate those memories but I will always hold on to the happiness and passion that we had in those three weeks in Italy. I guess every time my children ask me why we don’t use the Italian dinner plates I can’t really give them a straight answer because deep down I feel like it will tarnish my fond memories of their father and I in Vienna.

When I read about a guy in Massachusetts spending almost $5000 finding his runaway dog, I didn’t really think that he was crazy or too lavish; in fact I understood where he was coming from. I have a three year old Labrador named Fluffie and I would probably go through the same lengths just to retrieve him if he ever goes missing. I was going through the pet supply store one day when I saw a peculiar ad about a GPS tracking system that you could latch on to your dog’s collar so you can track him at all times. I called up the company and a few days later they came over to install a GPS tracker on my dog’s designer collar.

You have no idea how much that GPS tracking system saved me from stress when three weeks after it was installed my dog jumped over the picket fence and wandered off into the neighborhood. When I realized that my dog was missing I immediately called the service and in a matter of 30 minutes they were able to get in touch with local animal authority personnel to retrieve my dog from its location. I can just imagine how it would have turned out if he wasn’t wearing that gps tracker on his collar.

One of the toughest things that my family had to do for the past year was to give up our 5 bedroom home and settle for a smaller house in another suburban neighborhood. When the recession hit, my dad lost his job and my mom was almost let go at her firm so we had to make drastic lifestyle choices if we were to continue paying for my private schooling and my brother’s Ivy League college education. We decided to sell the house and move to a smaller home.

Upon moving we didn’t realize how much stuff we had brought and had no idea how we were going to fit everything in the garage. My Mom thought of having a yard sale but most of our furniture was quite expensive so no one in the neighborhood would be interested in buying right away. So we went to town and looked for garage storage solutions that could help us stack our items in an organized and space saving manner. It was such a blessing that we found the best storage options at a reasonable price in a store downtown. We were able to keep all our things and in good packing condition.

When my cousin celebrated her birthday last weekend, it took me a hard time picking out a gift. Since she had everything that she needed in life, I did not know what else she could have. I knew that there was only one gift that is perfect for her. Every woman needs to have her own set of fine dinnerware. I knew that I had to give her bone china as her birthday gift.

This is the perfect gift because it is very elegant. This makes meal time more enjoyable for the whole family. I don’t know if it is just me. I really find food serves on these more delicious. It can transform the simplest meals into the most elegant ones. Even if you are just eating a sandwich, this will do the trick of making it look more appealing.

What makes this the best is because of how it is made. It is made up of 25% bone ash. This is responsible for giving its strength, purity and translucency. The combination of these three makes it look more elegant. Picking out one is hard to do. You have to know the best ones that you can buy. Start shopping now and buy only the bests ones out there.

Interior designing has really stepped up these days. There are so many designs that people can use these days. One of my favourite is the glass wall tile.  As an artist, I knew how to make my room look better. Since these are available in all colors and designs, I decided to have a mini-mosaic in my room.

I used these tiles to form different patterns. Though these were small, I made use of them really well. It took me some time before I perfected my designs. When I saw the outcome of my work, it was wonderful! I never thought that it can look this great. Each time someone visits me at home, they want to have one made in their home.

It sure is a great idea for a business. I am still going to polish my designing skills. Once I do, I will definitely make this into one. I never thought that one idea can turn into a great one. I need to make sure that I will be able to execute the designs of my clients really well. I guess I need to practice more. I am going to do my research when it comes to designing using glass tiles.

I know that I have the best dad in the world. I am daddy’s little girl so I get everything that I want. For my 18^th birthday, he gave me one of the most memorable gifts that I have ever received. What made it very memorable was the way that he gave it to me.

When I woke up on my birthday, I saw a gold chain bracelet beside my bed. Attached to it was a note saying that I had to find the 18 charms that come with it. He left clues that lead me to the places where I could find them. I scavenged through my house and was lead to a couple of my close friends. When I got the 17^th charm, I was wondering where the 18^th could be found. I ended up in my best friend’s house. Turns out that they had a surprise party for me! That is where I found the last charm.

I never forgot this day. Until now, I still keep my gold bracelet in its proper box. I never forget to wear this when there is a special occasion. Thanks to my dad, I have the best bracelet that a girl can ever have.

Living in this world is all about standing out. With all the people living in this world, we all need to have our place in it. This is why even when it comes to the simplest things, people define their identities. One of the best things that can define a person is by her use of accessories. In order to spice up any outfit, women creatively put together certain accessories. This is why even if two women are wearing the same outfit; they will never look the same.

Accessories have become one of the biggest fashion trends for women. If there are new trends which come out it is their goal to have them first. This can usually make women feel very satisfied. In life, the trendier you are, the better you will look. It is not about blending in, but standing out.

You should never aim to look like anyone else. You need to have the confidence to look great when it comes to fashion.  Always check out online news when it comes to the latest trends. People see you with what you wear. Never give a bad impression to the people. Invest in accessories and you will really look great.

Ramp modelling has always been my long time dream. Ever since I was 13, I was determined to make it big in the industry. After 5 years, this was the only time that I was able to do something about it and audition for real. When I auditioned for the first time, I got in! Although I did, the people there were not fully satisfied with how I looked. They said that my hair looked a little unruly. They said that if I really want to be successful in modelling, I had to do something about it.

The first thing that I did when I got out of there was to buy a flat iron. I ended up in the department store looking for the best ones. After 2 hours of searching, I ended up choosing among the ceramic flat irons. These are the best so far when it comes to flat irons. The only reason that made me choose this is that it cannot dry up the hair. Unlike other flat irons, this locks in the moisture. I can use this everyday, without worrying about my hair. I can now look great each time that I have to go on stage. To the modelling world: Here I come!