http://ideasnpink.com Life is one awesome journey towards new and better horizons Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:21:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The training project I’ve blogged about last month didn’t push through. I was not really that disappointed about it since it was scheduled for mid-December when all of my siblings will be here. The family’s been doing a lot of preparation to accommodate many guests, they’re actually my brothers and ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/12/22/learning-via-virtual-classroom-technology/ I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I wonder how those who are less fortunate than I am would ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/30/presence-not-presents/ With the recent economic crisis the country is facing these days, most businesses have to resort to contingency measures. I’ve seen in the news lately about one of the country’s biggest businesses losing millions in their many ventures such as telecommunications and real estate. Admiringly, some businesses manage to rise ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/15/moving-forward-amidst-economic-crisis/ While I would really want to have some sort of celebration for this blog yesterday, a contest perhaps or some giveaways, sadly I can’t. Since last week, we have been busy for Dad’s birthday party for Monday during our community prayer meeting where we distributed some packed dinner boxes, and ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/15/three-birthdays-in-a-row/ Okay, this is just a quick note for the archives... Today this blog hits its first year in the blogosphere. That’s it! :D http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/14/new-horizons-at-year-1/ Environment-conscious netizens might be interested in a new way of hosting their websites. If they’re familiar with green web hosting, or web hosting that’s powered by green energy, then they might consider saving the earth by patronizing web hosting companies such as HostPapa.com or GoodAvocado.com. Hmmm…doesn’t HostPapa.com remind you of ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/11/on-web-hosting-and-the-environment/ Pleasant surprise number 1: Instant cash! The other day while Dad was preparing my bedroom wall for drilling (for a woven wall décor to be hanged), Mom and I moved my bed and as I lifted up the foam, I saw a white envelope tucked under. I curiously opened it and ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/08/this-week%e2%80%99s-pleasant-surprises/ While most of the people are looking forward to the coming Christmas season, some are quite hesitant about welcoming it. They’re terrified just thinking about the soaring expenses during the holidays especially now that prices have gone up. We were at the grocery last night and the price tags on ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/08/frugal-shopping/ Better late than never! :) Here’s some linky love to last month’s top Entrecard droppers. Sorry this has been really late… this list was still on my drafts as soon as October ended but I’ve been busy since the first day of November and yesterday something big came up. Thank ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/08/october-top-10-entrecard-droppers/ Do you prefer buying environment-friendly products over those that are not? Somebody recommended to me a cellphone brand which supports Greenpeace Foundation, an international organization which aims for environmental protection and conservation and promoting peace. While most consumers support these global concerns, their purchasing habits are still not that totally ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/11/04/shopping-with-environmental-awareness/ I used to work in the quality control department of a telecoms firm and just reminiscing about those years gives me that feeling of thankfulness. Yup, I could ramble endlessly about how my previous telecom job was fun and challenging despite some personal discomforts like having to wake up early ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/10/31/why-i-love-my-previous-telecom-job/ This is the Cemetery Chapel with Ossuary at Kutna Hora, in Czech Republic where the bones of about 40,000 people were kept, and some were made into intricate decors – chandeliers, candelabras and other wall and ceiling moldings. It felt creepy as I walked inside despite the many tourists inspecting the ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/10/25/photohunt-scary/ It’s exhilarating when one goes out into a vacation; he leaves his usual daily routine, forgets deadlines, or the dull regular office tasks, and enjoys the new refreshing sights and sites. I love being with nature, and for me, few days of relaxation would be best spent being on a ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/10/25/nature-tripping-for-a-vacation/ It’s fun meeting up with former schoolmates whenever I’m in Manila. Having a get-together dinner would always be our way of catching up on updates about our careers, travels, hobbies, love-life (or the lack of it) and even politics. One favorite topic that we all loved to discuss was ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/10/25/on-get-togethers-growing-old-and-having-joint-pains/ Whenever I buy something, particularly items or gadgets that will be used for a long time, I always check the warranty. For me, products with longer warranty period have an edge over the others. Any buyer who values his money would examine if a warranty is reliable. One thing he ... http://ideasnpink.com/2008/10/25/do-you-check-a-product%e2%80%99s-warranty-period/