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moving

2012-05-13T08:12:00.001-07:00

Moving away from home is never hard. But going from the wide-open spaces of the dude ranch to the bright lights and loud noises of the big city is a whole different story. Sometimes that's where life takes us, though. If your world is being turned upside down and you're having to consider living in the concrete jungle, here are some tips to help you out.
Find Your Comfort Zone
Even though you have to live in the middle of urban mania, that doesn't mean you have to change who you are. If living somewhere like luxury condos isn't your thing, then don't settle for it. Find a neighborhood that fits your style or at least embraces it but don't be so paranoid with everyone in your area that you have to require for background checks or something!. Explore the city and get a feel for the different tastes and scenes.
Personalize Your Space
While you'll have to venture out into the crowded streets during the day, there's no reason your apartment or condo can't reflect who you are and where you come from. Decorate your place to match who you are and your background.
Get out of Your Comfort Zone
Yeah, I know I just told you to find your comfort zone. But once you have, it's also time to branch out and try new things. That doesn't mean you have to change who you are as a person, but consider your new locale as an adventure — an opportunity to experience new things and live life to its fullest.
Don't Race Home Every Week
There's no better or easier way to never get comfortable with where you are than to retreat back home for a visit every time you feel homesick. Embrace your new environment and it will embrace you. Find some friends with whom you can spend your weekends and free time. Before you know it, you'll love your new environment.

engagement shoot

2012-05-08T22:20:00.001-07:00

sharing with you our latest engagement shoot for our about-to-wed couple… I’ve known the bride since the time we move here in our place and we practically know each other very well. That is why when she told me that she wants us to cover their upcoming engagement shoot and wedding I know it wouldn’t be a hard one. Knowing how simple she is and how she wants things to be light and easy, finding a location and coming up with a concept for their engagement shoot came in so breezy! In fact, we were done in less than 2 hours with so many awesome photos to boot! They are easy to work with, follows instructions well and trusted us whole heartedly. Something that made their pictures looked bright and happy!

Can’t wait to see you guys on your wedding day! I’m definitely sure it’s rock! :)

telecon!

2012-05-08T22:11:00.001-07:00

Communication is important to every business even this business belongs to small, medium or large enterprise. Big companies have branches locally and even internationally. These businesses need a high tech way of communicating so they can save transportation cost. High technology that we have today is really a helpful tool especially for big corporations. But then, due to enormous work for these big companies, they need a third party to manage their communication system and broaddata.com knows that so they are providing lots of services to provide good communication system for any company. In fact, they can handle teleconferencing services and they are doing their job well, having them as your partner you are guaranteed to receive the best service for your company.

props and photography

2012-05-08T22:09:00.001-07:00

I love kids photography! And actually looking forward to more chances of snapping kids complete with props and awesome outfits! And here’s something I found online that truly inspires me!

mom’s day

2012-04-30T18:25:00.001-07:00

Mother's Day has is a few days away and even though I did not receive big gifts from my husband last year, the time I have spent with them on that day is enough for a gift for me. I love being able to spend time with them. Though of course, receiving this year is pretty cool! Anyways, I will do some last minute shopping for a Mother's Day gift for my mother though. She likes to invest on jewelry ever since so I would want to get her some pieces from her favorite store as I know they are of good quality and affordable too but there was not anything that fit into my budget so I just opted on the idea to send my mom some tulips. Something that she will surely appreciate too!

light and easy

2012-04-30T17:47:00.001-07:00

I always wanted to have my own working station, sadly, we only have a very small house and placing a table for my laptop and some what nots may not be possible. But of course, I'm not losing hope, been looking out online for inspiration and sample work nook to copy and let the husband do the rest, talk to our furniture maker or even scout some specialty shops for portable stanchions or even supplier of thin woods or light metal like material to be used for making slim tables just like the one on the photo... pretty neat right?! :D

Muve Music Presents the CIRCUS at the Gypsy Lounge

2012-04-30T08:23:00.001-07:00

Last March, Austin held one of the biggest festivals, celebrating art, film and music. The South by Southwest, or simply the SXSW is a yearly celebration of the arts that springs off several events catering to art, film and music. This event lasts for several days, consisting of conferences, concerts, showcases and galleries. Every year, thousands of people flock to Texas in order to witness the spectacular. Several performers and artists come to the event each year just to showcase their talents.

Muve Music, who was one of the media partners that participated actively during the event, teamed up with several artists for interviews, meet and greets and performances. Cricket's Muve Music is more than just a subscription service that offers a great phone. It also offers the users the possibility of downloading as many songs as they want - for free! Along with unlimited downloads, users can also take advantage of a wide variety of features that come with the service.

With Muve Music participating in the SXSW, one of the events they organized was SXSW The CIRCUS powered by Cricket Muve Music. This 2-day event features music trends, high fashion and art masterpieces, with performances from several artists like Oddisee, Alice Russell, the Stepkids, Miguel, Stalley, Talib Kweli and Blu.

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Muve Music Presents the CIRCUS

Just like Muve Music's continuous efforts to make their subscribers happy by providing them with several features and access to priveleged events, during the SXSW, they didn't lack the same effort at the prestigious music festival. With Brooklyn Bodega, a boutique marketing agency, and Couch Sessions, a renowned musical influential blogger leading the event, Muve Music powers the 2-day showcase of Jazzy Hip Hop, Electro-Soul and R&B. Running from 12am - 2am on March 14 and 12pm - 6pm on March 15, the event is free for those who have RSVP'd. Unfortunately, the event only admits guests of 21 years and older.

In addition to marketing the music industry with a combination of art stylings and fashion, the Circus at the Gypsy Lounge rounded it all out with a VIP and gifting suite handled by the sponsors, Orisue, Flud Watches, and Grassroots California. An art installation was also displayed from some of Austin's well-known street designers and artists.

The Role of Muve Music in Today's Music Industry

There was once a time when music was just a form of entertainment of the rich and expression for the economically challenged. However, now that hundreds of people love to listen to different kinds of music, it is important for them to keep updated with new inspiring tracks and the lives of their favorite musicians. Muve Music gives their users everything they want - from exclusive information on various artists, to new tracks and playlists and even the ability to socialize through the program and special events.

home style

2012-04-22T11:23:00.002-07:00

I love home decor and stuff! Actually, if given a chance, I would definitely style our house the zen-way. Complete with all the water fountains and other relaxing items that would make everyone feel so relax and comfy. Though I also love loud and striking colors, but that would come second to my first love of simple yet inviting design. Hopefully in time, I'd be given a chance to do so, design our home interior that is!

sound trippin'

2012-04-22T11:04:00.001-07:00

I was just doing my rounds on my online photo albums when suddenly, this photo made me reminisce the times when my daughter is just around one-going two years old. This photo made me remember how she likes playing withe her headphone and pretend that she is indeed sound tripping with the Jackson music or something! Really cute indeed eh? Actually, this music toy has been her favorite for more than a month that you wouldn't see her not holding this or her microphone and of course, always singing her heart out with a song that only her can understand! cute!

lists.

2012-04-03T11:23:00.001-07:00

Actually I need to do this every single week so I wouldn't have to forget things and errands to complete the entire seven days. Anyways, what are the stuff that needs to be accomplish.
First is the finishing of all my pending tasks online, to be followed by shipping all the other loots of my friends online
Needs to withdraw money for my week's allowance, and buy a single piece of tile to replace the one that has been damaged last week.
Go to the computer shop and have the other laptop reformat and install few applications on my newest kobo ereader.
Buy enclosure for my internal hard drive.
Have my manicure and pedicure.
Facial and hopefully a whole body massage!
What else?!!? hmmmm.. I think there's more but can't seem to remember.. will add more if I miss anything!

skater

2012-04-03T11:21:00.001-07:00

Looking forward for a summer vacation full of activities such as ice skating lessons for the little one! :)

bolts and stuff

2012-04-03T09:28:00.001-07:00

My uncle is soon be arriving anytime this month and for sure, he’ll be able to see the house’ renovation and as early as now he is already talking about his about-trips to hardware and specialty stores! For what? for anything that fancies him… but definitely, he'll be hoarding again stuff like carriage bolts , door knobs and pad locks for the new doors! And knowing him, he wouldn’t go after the cheap ones, for he still believes that price tags follows good quality. So there, you get the picture… a good amount of money is about to wash out soon!

sueles studded shoes

2012-04-03T09:27:00.001-07:00

Can’t remember if I already blogged about this awesome studded shoes I received from our Christmas Kringle… anyways, I never thought that this pair would be my favorite as I only requested for this one because my sister told me that this pair rocks and would be great for shorts and cropped pants! So there, I listed this on my wishlist a week after, and from then on it has become my favorite shoes to date! :)

gold charm bracelet

2012-04-03T09:22:00.001-07:00

For some time now, I'ved been thinking of getting a charm for charm bracelet just like the photo on the left. Such a nice piece isn't? Yes, it is. Saw this at an online fashion and jewelry store bajulimports.com. Famous for their wonderful array of accessories and other fashion jewelries. And dig this, aside from being the number one online seller of more than 60,000 certified diamonds selections, they are also cheaper by by almost 40% compare to other jewelry and diamonds sellers! And they offer free delivery too via their accredited courier, FedEx, so no worries while your item is being shipped. Anyways, I'ved been eyeing this chain gold bracelet with a heart penchant wherein I can have my name engraved on it, something like an ID jewelry. Now it made me wonder how much will it cost me to order this and have it shipped. Let's see about that.

Seek Proper Representation when Getting a Divorce

2012-03-28T07:41:00.001-07:00

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Divorce isn't just about what you are getting today. What you receive in your divorce settlement affects you far into the future. Items you must replace cost money, as well as time to shop for. The divorce will also change how your children are cared for, the standard of living you can provide for yourself and your kids as well as what you'll have to do in the future about car repairs, medical issues and other events that two people can handle much easier than one. Look for more than items you want out of the divorce. Get a divorce settlement that paves a better future for yourself and your children by hiring an attorney.

Asset Division

How much would it cost to replace everything in your home if it burned? That's what you're looking at during a divorce - replacing all the assets you lose that your ex gets in the settlement. In addition to finding a new place to live, you also need to think about dishes, cookware, computers, tables and chairs, beds, sheets and all the other things you need immediately. While fighting for these things may seem trivial, having to replace them all is monumental in terms of time and money. The money you spend on those items takes away from what you have to spend on a home, vehicles and the kids.

Child and Spousal Support

It may be tempting not to fight for spousal support or child support, but in many cases if you don't get it at the time of divorce, you may not be able to go back for it later. Even if the amount is small, get a monthly payment. You never know what the future holds, and you may need the money later, even if it doesn't seem important now. Ask your lawyer what you can receive or find out at www.totaldivorce.com.

The House

Think before you ask for the house in your divorce settlement. If you owe more money on the house than it is worth, you are getting a liability, not an asset. Unless you are sure you can comfortably make the monthly house payments and maintain your current lifestyle, consider asking for other things that hold actual value. Your lawyer can help you determine if fighting for the house is in your best interest in the long run.

Children and Divorce

If you are parents, your primary concern during the divorce process should be the children. Fighting over homes, cars and dishes is never as important as helping your children cope with the breakup and changes in their lives. Make sure your kids understand that the problems are not their fault. Many children of divorced parents blame themselves. As long as your spouse is a responsible parent, give your kids plenty of time to see the other parent. Don't use the kids as a way to hurt or manipulate your ex.

5 Pointers in Selecting Your New Apartment

2012-03-26T00:00:00.001-07:00

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No matter if you are trying to find your very first apartment, or if you are simply looking to change your surroundings, finding an apartment can be simple, and maybe even fun. By following these five simple pointers to selecting your new apartment, you’ll soon find yourself relaxing in your new apartment, with all the features and amenities you need and want.
Whether you are choosing from apartments in Indianapolis or San Antonio, you know that you are looking for a place that will make your life easy and comfortable. Here’s how to make your search easy and stress-free.

Budget

Make sure you have a set monthly budget amount for your new apartment’s monthly rent. Most budgets use an amount that is equal to about 30 percent of your net monthly income. Remember to also consider that you will most likely be required to provide a deposit—this may include first and last months’ rent and other fees.

Search the Listings

Use different services such as online sources and real estate professionals to help you locate possible rentals. These services can also help you identify apartments that may offer move-in specials or long-term lease rates.

List Your Desired Amenities

Make a list of the things you want in your new apartment. These can include the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, amenities such as tennis courts and pools, and the proximity of the complex to public transportation. When searching listings, be sure to eliminate those that do not meet either your budget or amenities’ list, so you won’t be wasting your time looking at units that are not satisfactory.

Investigate Thoroughly

When you do go look at prospective rental units make sure you look at the unit thoroughly. Also, look over the overall appearance of the entire complex. Make sure the grounds look tidy and well-maintained. Look for signs of either poor construction or lack of maintenance. If possible, visit on a weekend or after the work day. This will give you an idea of whether you will hear noises or sounds from adjacent units that may disturb you. You may also want to visit during the evening hours to see if there are too many activities or noises that come out during the night.

Protect Yourself

Finally, once you have decided on a suitable choice, make sure you read and completely understand the lease agreement. Determine the rights and responsibilities of not only yourself, but the landlord or management company.
Follow these simple tips and your house search for your future home will be so easy. Enjoy your new apartment!

fab lights

2012-03-22T08:25:00.001-07:00

I fancy nice bathrooms and dainty yet high power led bathroom lights too! Though not to the point that I'd be using a hotel or a restaurant's bathroom mirror to take picture of myself or something, no, not my style, but I know who does! :D You see, most of the times bathroom lighting are meant to be so complimenting so that guests who look at themselves will glow and their face will yes, probably look a lot better than with the real deal! That is why, a lot of people especially girls love taking snaps of themselves inside a posh lighted wash room :D

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Attorney

2012-03-14T19:39:00.001-07:00

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You don’t have to hire an attorney. It’s not mandatory; you can represent your own legal interests. There are resources available online, and some colleges have legal libraries and your state’s legal code. You can research your own situation, look up applicable law and take your case to the state yourself.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Representing Yourself in Court

It’s possible to represent yourself in court, and people do it all the time. Anyone with a library card or an Internet connection has access to a lot of information on the subject. Law books, legal codes, briefs, legal precedents and specific books about representing yourself are all available.

You can represent yourself in court, but should you really? One good reason for you to represent yourself is price. Filing a lawsuit is expensive enough, and adding a lawyer’s fees will make it much more so. But going it alone based on expense might not be worth it. After all, doing your own legal work is a very time-consuming process and that could take time away from your job thus negating the financial advantages of representing yourself. There are other reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea.

Advantages of Hiring an Attorney

An attorney can dedicate more time to your case than you can. You have other responsibilities that demand your time. Your job may take time away from your case or your case may take time away from your job. It can be difficult to juggle both and do either effectively. Hiring an attorney makes this less of an issue.

Another good reason to hire an attorney is the legal knowledge that an attorney possesses. You can read massive amounts of legal information and try to use it all effectively, but an attorney learned much of this in school over the course of years. They know the law and they keep up on changes in the law. A professional, like a San Antonio personal injury attorney, is much more equipped to handle your case than you are.

Also, an attorney probably has at least one paralegal working on the case. A paralegal collects and organizes relevant information, mines previous cases or briefs for precedents, and helps the attorney in any other way.

Some types of cases are easy to handle by yourself. An attorney is not required for small claims court or some family court cases. While it is possible to represent yourself in other types of cases, the cons of doing so may outweigh the pros. Yes, it can be done, but there are certainly benefits to hiring an attorney

FAQ's During a Legal Consultation

2012-03-14T19:35:00.002-07:00

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Certain situations demand a lawyer’s help. Whether you’re getting a divorce, you’ve been hurt at work, or you’re facing criminal charges, you will need legal consultation. An initial first consultation is like a job interview for your would-be attorney. Knowing the right questions to ask during consultation will help you find the right lawyer.

At the start of the consultation, you should spend several minutes explaining your situation to the potential attorney. The questions you ask will be case specific, and the lawyer needs to know this information before starting.

Question 1: How Much Experience do You Have?

Before hiring a lawyer, you need to know how much experience he has working with your kind of case. If you’re getting a divorce, you want to know how many divorces he’s handled. Find out what percentage of his caseload is like yours.

Question 2: Who Else Will be Working on my Case?

Many New York personal injury attorneys have assistants and paralegals that help them with paperwork and research. If your lawyer wouldn’t be flying solo on your case, find out how much experience her assistants have. What kind of education do they have if they are new? How many cases have they worked on like yours?

Question 3: How Many Cases like Mine Have You Worked on the Last 12 Months?

Laws change all the time. If your would-be attorney hasn’t had any cases like yours in the last year, chances are he isn’t up to date on current changes. You don’t want an attorney that’s only had a handful of cases like yours, but one that has handled several.

Question 4: How Often Will We Communicate?

Cases move slowly most of the time; this will make you antsy. Knowing that you will receive periodic updates will put you at ease.

Question 5: How Will You Bill Me?

Lawyers generally charge by the hour. Some demand payment up front for cases like bankruptcy or divorce. Others case’s fees will vary because of different time demands. Try to set up a statement date every month or two. You’ll know how much time she's spent on your case, and you can pay in increments and not all at once.

Question 6: Can You Give Me an Estimate?

You don’t want to jump into a commitment without some idea of the cost. A reputable lawyer will be able to tell you an approximate amount, based on typical time and expenses necessary for cases like yours.

Finding the best counsel is a matter of interviewing several until you find the right fit. By asking these questions you will find the best attorney possible.

business package

2012-03-02T03:21:00.003-08:00

We are all aware how business is hard nowadays, because of the flunking down of the economy. That is why, people tend to create and experiment with so many ways in order to boost business and increase the quality of living of everyone as much as possible. Just like this product bundling that can give a huge leap for products and services online. As said, it can make one's business zoom and earn more income because of their promotion packages available to choose from. So if you happen to have a business and needs a nudge or something, you can also checkout sites that offers product/service boosters.

MBA

2012-02-25T17:06:00.001-08:00

One of the things I wanted to click check on my bucket list is to enroll in one of those Accredited online mba programs that has been making huge hit among graduates who wanted to earn MBA degree. Actually, I’ve been talking about this with the husband and he told me to scout for a school that offers this online program so it wouldn’t take so much of my time as I am very much busy with my work and mommy duties as well.

cabinets

2012-02-17T22:29:00.001-08:00

If there is one thing that our house doesn’t have is a nice, compact and really useable storage cabinet! Actually, the husband and I have been scouring the malls and home interiors shops for sometime now with high hopes of finding one that will fit our desired style and function. Unfortunately, those that matches our list are only available online. So we might just have it made to order as soon as we find a carpenter that can make good quality output just like the one on the picture.

band

2012-02-10T10:04:00.001-08:00

My cousin is into band gigs lately. Actually, their band has been doing good thus explains their need to get more efficient instruments that can make their music a whole lot better compare to what they can do before. And to what I heard earlier, they are checking out lap steel stand and good microphones to match the voice of their newly acquired singer friend. Will check them out and see if I can refer them too on those events that might need music entertainment!

Hall Pass

2012-02-04T16:44:00.001-08:00

Last night, instead of the usual going out on a Saturday night, the husband and I decided to just spend the evening watching flicks. And it was the movie Hall Pass that we both decided to watch. Light yet very much entertaining and full of lesson about love, life and marriage. Also, I learned some stuff about motorhome repair and real estate selling! Anyways, hopefully we’ll be able to do that again next weekend as watching movies makes us learn together more things about relationship and handling it the right way.

Top 5 Reasons to Avail Online Faxing Services

2012-01-25T21:40:00.000-08:00

a cheaper and easier alternative.

Online fax sites have been springing up across the Internet, providing an easier way for people to fax documents, as most people have easy access to an Internet connection opposed to a fax machine. Consider the following advantages of online faxing when you send your next document:

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Online faxing is affordable

When you send an item over a regular fax machine, you are usually charged the cost of maintaining a phone connection and ensuring that you have enough paper and ink.

With online faxing, however, all you need is an Internet connection and email account. And since most people already pay for Internet, there is no extra cost to you, and you can decide whether or not you want to print it, saving money on paper and ink. Online faxing with Metrofax or with other reputable sites is very affordable, offering their services at little to no cost.

Online faxing requires no machine

Since you don't need a fax machine to send online faxes, you simply have to look for an Internet connection, which can easily be found at private homes and public libraries, along with free wireless connections available in coffee shops and other public buildings.

If you don't have a fax machine, many places will charge you to use theirs, but free Internet is easy to find. Plus, you can send your fax to any computer or fax machine, so it doesn't matter if the recipient has a fax machine or not.

Online faxing keeps documents private

With regular fax machines, you never know who will be on the receiving end to pick up the fax and read it. Online faxing allows you to keep all your documents password-protected so you know that your documents are kept private.

Online faxing is faster

If you have an item that needs to be sent to a number of people, Internet faxing can help cut down on the time it takes to send the fax. Instead of dialing a different number each time, online faxing allows you to send the same document to multiple recipients in one try.

Online faxing is more reliable

With online faxing, you do not have to worry about receiving poor quality documents and having to resend them. What one person sees on their end is the same quality the other person will receive. There is no worrying about if the fax machine has ink or paper or if the staples will work properly.

Hassle-free and affordable, online faxing is a magnificent—and innovative—way to send your documents.