Wednesday, July 07, 2010

The Right Way To Introduce Your Child To The Internet

Guest post written by Daniel Kilten

There's nothing scarier than thinking about the terrible things that might happen when your child starts using the internet. We all know the horror stories and the awful people who are out there waiting for a young person to prey on. Instead of running from this reality, however, the best way to deal with this situation is to make sure your child understands the benefits and risks that come along with using the satellite wireless internet. They also need to understand the fact that you have to be able to trust them when they go online. If you lay this foundation, your children will have a better chance of using your hughesnet packages safely and effectively.

Just like life, you have to help your children understand that there are good and bad people in the world. Their best bet for staying safe is to remain in areas where they are comfortable. They would not, for instance, get into a car they did not recognize. Compare this to going to a site that they are not familiar with. Stress to them that if they have any questions or concerns about an area on hughes wireless internet, they should come to you for information. That way, they won't end up on any sites where they could possibly be targeted by a predator. This is one of the most important aspects of the internet to make your child aware of.

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Tools to Strengthen Self-Assurance

Self-confidence is within us all, but sometimes when the world is throwing us constant curveballs, it can get lost. Learning how to rebuild and maintain self-confidence is essential to having a fulfilled life. There will always be events that make us question if we are good enough. When that happens to you, try these tools to get back in touch with your inner strength and assurance.

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Soccer Players Leave Fans Amazed Every Time They Play the Game we All Love So Much

Post written by Leonard Dukes

Soccer is the original football and keeps fans entertained throughout every second of the game. Athletes that play soccer must exhibit a strong physical fitness and unique strategical skills in order to excel. Soccer is a sport that everyone can enjoy playing though, regardless of your age, size, or ability level. Players use their feet and legs to strategically move the ball around and ultimately score by kicking the ball into the goal.

Soccer has gained popularity all over the world because it offers a sense of national pride and the best total body workout around. Manchester United is a British soccer team that has truly touched my heart. There is nothing like watching a game on television and hearing the excited fans chant and sing and fill up the whole stadium. I love to watch soccer on satellite TV, which is why I looked to find the best TX directtv deals. It takes me to a state of mind that is free of worry and totally intertwined in the game.

Manchester United fans in particular live for the sport and their team; they come to matches dressed in red, black, and white and their passion for the game cannot be ignored. Soccer players leave fans mesmerized every time they play the game and invoke some of the most heartfelt emotions around. You should look and see what matches are coming up; you don’t want to miss out on the action.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The 15th President of the Philippines



The 15th President of the Philippines, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. Son of the late former President Corazon Aquino.

Friday, June 18, 2010

I'm Back

I'm back!!! I wanna thank my fellow blogger for the constant visit on my blog. I wasn't around for a while because We just had an emergency trip back to the Philippines a couple of weeks ago for my dad. My father passed away last May 25, 2010 at age of 48 years old. We just got back in the states last Tuesday. Jet log is still kicking in but I am recovering. I know he is with God now. I appreciate the visits guys and I will do my best to catch up.

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Mothers Day History

The history of Mother's Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. The early Christians celebrated the Mother's festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. Interestingly, later on a religious order stretched the holiday to include all mothers, and named it as the Mothering Sunday. The English colonists settled in America discontinued the tradition of Mothering Sunday because of lack of time. In 1872 Julia Ward Howe organized a day for mothers dedicated to peace. It is a landmark in the history of Mother's Day.In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948), a Philadelphia schoolteacher, began a movement to set up a national Mother's Day in honor of her mother, Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis. She solicited the help of hundreds of legislators and prominent businessmen to create a special day to honor mothers. The first Mother's Day observance was a church service honoring Anna's mother. Anna handed out her mother's favorite flowers, the white incarnations, on the occasion as they represent sweetness, purity, and patience. Anna's hard work finally paid off in the year 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as a national holiday in honor of mothers.

Slowly and gradually the Mother's day became very popular and gift giving activity increased. All this commercialization of the Mother's day infuriated Anna as she believed that the day's sentiment was being sacrificed at the expense of greed and profit.

Regardless of Jarvis's worries, Mother's Day has flourished in the United States. Actually, the second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year. Although Anna may not be with us but the Mother's day lives on and has spread to various countries of the world. Many countries throughout the world celebrate Mother's Day at various times during the year, but some such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium also celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Argument

We had a huge argument with my mother in law today. Probably it is really time to move out of this house because this house is not enough for the 2 of us. There is only one queen in every house and this is hers so I must find my own castle and be the queen. I just couldn't take it anymore with all the insults, comments and criticisms that I have experienced since I got her. I was never happy whenever my husband is at work because my life is miserable on her hands. Hopefully this will bring an eye opening to my husband that we need to have our own place and start a new family. I cannot call my family a family because we are not living on our own. Worst comes to worst I can always go back to my country and live peacefully over there. This will all depend on whosoever he chooses but I won't blame him if he chooses his family over me and the baby, it his family his anyway. But hopefully we can move out in this house pretty soon because I can't wait to move around without being corrected by anybody else.

Exterior Shutters

Having some exterior shutters in your house will make your house look more elegantly and presentable. Exterior shutters has different kinds of materials. It could be vinyl, wood, aluminum or could be a fiber glass. I have seen some when my husband and I go for a scenic ride or when we go garage sale. I am always amazed with the houses that I've seen with different exterior shutters. Probably when we get our own place, I will definitely want one in our house because I find the elegance in it.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Friendship



I find this cute and very inspiring. Wish everybody is like them.

Friday, April 23, 2010

She Is Now 3 Months Old

This is my 3 months old baby now. She turned 3 months old last April 17, 2010. See how time fly's. She is so adorable, very funny and everyday she change a lot and learning new things. I just enjoy being a mommy to a very precious baby. Can't ask for more

Friday, April 16, 2010

Our Girl Is Growing

Look at my precious little one. Time really fly so fast. She will be 3 months old tomorrow April the 17th. Wow! can't believe it that it's been three months now since I gave birth to a beautiful, precious baby girl. She is a happy baby and she is more funny now because she tries to talk back when you are talking to her. We are so proud, very proud parents of our baby girl. We are just glad and thankful to God because she is healthy and growing like a weed. I am always excited everyday on the progress she's having. Motherhood is truly a tough job but an enjoyable one. Just a simple smile from my little one is so worth it and made my day. We love you Addie Mae.

Friday, April 02, 2010

Proud Parents

Oh I am so proud with my girl. This her now. On her last appointment dated March 24, 2010, she was weighing 11.14 pounds and 22 1/2 inches long..Wow!!!She is growing like a weed....lol..But we are happy that she is a healthy baby and growing. She is a good baby. She will only fuss if she is hungry, wet or dirty but outside of that she calm, playing or asleep.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Mountain Climbing Season

How I wish we are having our vacation in the Philippines right now. You know why? Because it is the mountain climbing season. Yes, during the holy week many mountaineers would plan for a mountain climbing trip to different mountains in the Philippines. I can still remember 4 years ago when I celebrated my 26th birthday at the peak of Mt. Matutum in General Santos City. It was very challenging and very memorable to me. It was my first time and it was very worth it and I had so much fun. Hopefully we can do that again and of course by that time hubby's gonna be with us..Yipey!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Our 2 months old baby

Update on our precious daughter Addie Mae. She just turned 2 months old Wednesday March 17, 2010. This day was also her WIC appointment. They weighed her in and measured. She is now weighing 11.4 pounds and 21 1/4 inches long. Wow! how is that. We are so proud..Hehehehe..So far she is doing well. She is growing healthy and my God when it comes to eating, she eats like an old man..Lol but this is her now.

She loved her swing. She could sleep for hours on the swing. Just make sure the music is on and it is swinging or else she's not happy with it..Lol..We are so proud with her because she sleeps longer at night now. In the morning she would wake up every 2-3 hours to eat and change her diapers but when it comes to bedtime she could sleep for 5-6 hours straight. I'm glad she's able to manage her sleep during the night now, then momma could get some sleep too..Hehehehehe..That's it for now. Have a good one everyone!

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Pounding Some Weight

This is her now..Hehehehehe..She is now weighing 10 pounds 2 ounces..wow! I can't believe she has gain so much weight for the past week. But of course her daddy and I are so proud and happy because she is growing healthy and pounding some weight. I can't wait til her next doctors appointment to see if she has gain more weight.