Play Area

One of the things that I like about the fast food restaurants here in Kuwait is that they have play area. There are prominent fast food here - Mc Donalds, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King. The Burger King which we went during the morning in the beach have an indoor and outdoor play area. I think the Mc Do near the beach has two also.

See, this is the outdoor playroom. And the little girl enjoyed going down the 'wiggly slide'. While I was so nervous. haha.

Mornings in Kuwait

One time last week we woke up early. I asked the husband if we can go to the nearby beach and spend some mornings there before he goes to work. He agrees and so we went. I was so glad of the break, it allows us to have some fresh air. And the little girl was running around after the bird.

After running around we decided to eat at Burger King. Fast food chain here are accepting pre paid credit cards so it's really convenient. The little girl is slowly gaining some appetite. Unfortunately not all foods appeal to her. I just hope that the next couple of days she would adapt to the food.

Grocery Shopping

On our second day we went to the grocery to shop. And man, I was telling the husband that I am quite in awe because almost every stuff that is being sold in here are in big container. And are being sold in just centavo in Kuwait currency. Imagine that! I was so entertained by the prices that I forgot about our bill. And when I saw our bill, and converted it to pesos I was like, Oh my!

The husband was laughing at me and told me not to convert. And our consolation is the fact that it's our initial stuff for our move in. So, expect the expenses.

Precious Moments

As early as now we are already planning for the little one's 4th birthday. Nothing big though but we are thinking if we would extend our vacation so that we can go home by July. And then I can give out party invitations already for her birthday. Everything is still on discussion. But what I like about our current situation right now is that we are one complete happy family.

Every day the husband would tell me how happy he is that he wakes up in the morning with a kiss from me and the little girl. And when he comes home, Anevay would be the one to open the door ready to give him a hug. This are the moments.

Our 1st Night

As it turned out the little girl has a case of jet lag. She slept on our way home after doing some touring around Kuwait. She slept around 2pm. And would you believed she woke up at 3am? Yeah, she is still on Philippine time. So, I need to keep her company. Fortunately, the internet here was okay it keep her company.

I am glad that I brought in her quaker oats for breakfast and while she was playing on the computer I started doing the laundry. I am not used to their washing machine and dryer here. haha. The clothes were dry the minute I let them off the dryer but the cycle for the washing is a bit long. haha.

Landed in Kuwait

At the back of my mind I was praying that we won't encounter any hassle and we can find our way to the pad. And God really answered our prayers. I would have wanted to go play tourist and find some Dutch Master cigars in the shop but I was really dead tired. So, I told the husband to find a taxi already ( when we were done with all the processes in the airport) and head home.

Kuwait is a small country. It's quite beautiful but I was not able to appreciate it because I was shivering. It was so cold. Once we were home, I went straight to bed to find my refuge. The trip was a torture. I need to have breakfast, drink my meds and sleep. Thankfully, after an hour nap I was back to normal. Went to lunch on a restaurant that is run by a Filipino.

Stop Over in Dubai

The flight to Kuwait has a stop over in Dubai. We have three hours to be idle. And that was what we thought. In Manila we were delayed a few minutes and when we landed in Dubai, we did not expect that we almost have to walk for two hours to go our boarding gate. I felt like I have roam around Dubai because of the walk. My, the husband was saying sorry the whole time but I told him it's not his fault. We did not expect this and of course it's our first time.

Through all this, I am just thankful that I have my husband by my side. He is my constant guide and strength all throughout our flight.

Our Flight

It was the first international flight of the little girl and I. I hope I was able to get enough pictures so that I have something to be kept on a custom presentation folders. With the husband I have lost count. haha. On our way to the airport I was already not feeling well. Maybe because I am so tired the whole week I barely eat and sleep. Since it's a late night travel, the little girl was asleep. Which did not went well with us because we have two luggage, and three bags. She woke up but throw in a tantrum. It's a start of a very challenging ordeal.

Anevay wanted to be carried. The husband was carrying three heavy bags while I on the other hand cannot carry the little girl because I am already suffering severe joint pains. We also have to pay some taxes which amounted to around Php 5000 and it was not what we expect. We have to look around for an ATM and withdraw. I was so glad that since we have a toddler in tow we were given special treatment. lol. I heaved a sigh of relief when we were finished and lounging on the cafe.

Once we boarded, I dozed off while the husband is taking care of the little girl. Later, she feel asleep but would wake up from time to time and cry. Maybe because of the unfamiliar surroundings. Dinner was served but I choose to sleep because I really don't like the meal. I am glad that Emirates provides a lot of recreation for kids and they have tv with movies and games. It's a challenge for me to find a position to sleep in.

Fortunately, after a sleeping the little girl woke up with a smile. She has breakfast and again, watched a movie. Until we finally landed in Dubai.

Her Fashion Statement

In order to make sure that Anevay would go up the stage and performed, I tried to bribed her of a dress. She likes dressing up like a princess so I told her I would buy her a gown so that she would look pretty. So we went to the mall to do some shopping.



She picked up a pink dress. And does not want any shoes that is not color pink. lol. We were discussing which dress and shoes to pick and I felt like I have a teenager in tow. haha.

Moving Up Day!

It's already been a week now but I am really busy that I was not able to blog about one of the highlights in our life as parents. Yeah, I am busy going out and exploring Kuwait. We also shop for some household necessities like a KVM switch. I'll give you a glimpse of what is our life here later.

So, the moving up day was scheduled at 8am, March 20. We were early so the husband was able to take pictures of the little girl and her classmates in their classroom. Later, during the ceremony we served as photographer because majority of my mommy friends camera run out of battery, including my point and shoot. haha. It was a major boo for all of us. lol.

Anyway, I am so happy that Anevay did not throw any tantrum. She performed on the stage, got her certificate and proceeded as they have practice. The husband and I are so proud of her.

Here she is during their community song. :

Crazy Schedule

Before our vacation, I have a hectic week. I am so busy that there are some things that I was not able to do and also I end up not being able to sleep well and eat well. After cleaning up and packing we head to the airport on March 19. We waited and we saw the husband around 5pm. After that we went to Duty Free to buy chocolates which we planned to give to some friends and school staff. After shopping at duty free we head to MOA because we have to met up with the son of a Kabayan. Then we went home at around 9pm.

The next day we were up early because it's Anevay's Moving up day. It was really a memorable time for us. We served as photographer of the kids. haha. We ate out then head home to rest. I am quite fortunate that I was able to get a massage before our flight. Though it did not help with our ordeal. Which I will blog later.

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Not sure

I am not sure if I can go online for the next three to four days. I have a lot of activities lined up which would include some period of adjustments. I am hoping that everything would run smoothly. I am keeping my fingers crossed since I am also nervous with every thing that is yet to unfold. My only calming thought is that the husband is with us and the Lord won't let anything bad will happen to us. I am so happy that I can take my rosary with me. It's one of the tangible things that makes me stronger. I am just hoping that tomorrow morning I can devote my time blogging. so I can finished a lot.

Sad

I am a bit sad now that school is about to close. This week, the school have already given back the supplies of the kids. One of Anevay's teacher, who happens to be a fifty year old mother of four kids (three of which are already in college) and don't seem to look her age and would not need the best wrinkle treatments, have already given her note of goodbye to us parents. Apparently, she is going back to New Zealand where her family is based. Well, she indeed has been a constant fixture in Anevay's life for this school year. She is a gentle woman whose gentleness has been transferred to her student. She would be surely missed by Anevay. And I know all the staff in school will be missed by the little girl.

On Honors

My mom is a stay at home mom. So she can monitor us and our schooling. My sister was a math quiz bee champion from Grade 1 to 6. Unfortunately, even if she was, her teacher have this hidden agenda to put her on second place. Good thing, mommy was there to contest it. I was always on the top three when I was in elementary. Starting Grade 3, I started to be on the top of our class. I beat a fried in the first place whose mom happens to be a teacher in the school I attended. She question my position, again, fortunately mommy was there to proved that I deserved to be on top.

Now, mommy is no longer with us. My sister and I are mothers. For now, I still don't have to contest anything in school but my sister's daughter is being subjected to unfair grading because of favoritism. I was telling my sister that she needs to do some 'mommy ways'. haha. We were laughing about it but we are also disappointed to note that even school, politics plays a big role. I was even telling them that since they did not grant the request of the teacher to give them 50 umbrellas from the bank, their daughter suffered the consequence. haha.

Oh my Joints

There was a time in the past, when I was first diagnosed with LUPUS that I have severe joint pains. It was so severe that when I walked I was like an old lady. I also cannot climb the stairs without any assistance. I remember having to sit down the steps of the stairs just so I can go up. Thank God those times are over now. I still got joint pains but the ache is not that serious. Sometimes I can ignore it but there are times also that I wished I can have the treatment I read at www.jointsupplementreviews.net. Especially when the pain gets in the way of my work. It is really hard to manage the house when you have pain in your body, so taking supplements is the way to go, just so you can help your body to recover from the pain.

Stressed Out!

I am trying to down play the situation but really I am so stressed out. This week started slow but eventually everything piled up that I have so many tasked to do with so little time. In the end what I did was to just deal with everything one step at a time. There are times when I am too lazy to move, that's because my LUPUS is kicking in. I just hope that next week, I can rest a little and would be able to sleep through the night because I have the husband beside me. And we would be a complete family. But I have to struggle first with tomorrow. Since I needed to finish my job and also go out for some errands.

Is it TIME?

Because of my current health problems, I am thinking if it's time for me to consider the use of fat burners. I am really having a hard time losing weight and I know it's because of my lack of discipline. But if I really want to eliminate future problems the only answer is to remove those excess pounds. I think I really have to try my hardest in controlling my food intake (especially when it comes to soda and chocolate) and also have some exercise. I am trying to promise myself that in three months time I would be back to my old weight. hmm. Let see.

A Toddler or a Teener?

After my check up last Wednesday I decided that we go to a mall so that I can buy Anevay her Sunday dress which she will be using for her Moving Up Ceremony. Actually that's my bribed so that she won't go down the stage.

So, we are on the mall already and she started to look around. I was both amazed and amused on how she picked her dress. I cannot believed I am hearing lines like

• Is this pretty?

• No, that's not beautiful.

• Which is better?

• I want the best.

The saleslady were quite entertained by our exchange of talks. Imagine me talking to a three year old as if she is a teenager. And the three year old in return is making smart comments over the dresses. Man, how fast time really files.

Weight Loss Goal

Since Kuwait is a no pork country, I am hoping that this would help me in my goal in losing weight. I hope that after three months I would be one of those who would brag about their weight loss success stories. I already told the husband that hopefully the gym on their pad plus the sauna and the swimming pool would be my tool to go back to my ideal weight. Those unwanted pounds are hazardous to my health. Man, I hope the hypertension is just for a moment. I am praying that after taking the medicine and being able to loss weight in three months time I would be able to be healthy again. Oh man!

Mommy Moments

Yesterday, I got the CD of the songs that will be used for the little girl's moving up day. Since I am one excited mom, I tried playing it on our dvd. When I played it, Anevay instantly went in the center of our living room and started singing and dancing. I was speechless. I am filled with emotion as I watched her performed. My baby has indeed grown up. I wonder what mommy have felt when I got my first gold from school. Ah man, so this is how it felt. Practice pa lang un ha. How much more when its time for her live performance. But I have to talked to her since she has this habit of going down the stage whenever they perform. I told her I buy her a pretty princess gown and that her daddy would be there to watch her so she have to dance with classmate. She agreed. I am keeping my fingers crossed and would be praying hard.

Expenses on the way

And I thought I would be free from expenses even for just a few months. Since school is almost over I would be free from paying from fee for tuition, school bus and Kumon. I wanted to save as much funds as to afford all the Orlando vacations on the net. Maybe if I could have that much fund I would be able to shop non stop. Bur for now I have to contend with all the expenses.

I need to pay the following :

• Real Estate tax ( I swear I forgot about it already)
• Reservation fee for the school
• 3 months of Kumon

I hope my list of expenses won't grow. haha. But I guess I also have to hit the mall and buy a dress for the little girl for her Moving UP Ceremony.

Undecided...NOT

One of the things that will be affected on our three month vacation is Anevay's Kumon. At first my decision was to tell her teachers that we would stop the session and resume when we return. But when I talked to one of her teachers she told me that I have an option to continue. They will give me the worksheet which the little girl and I can do for three months. I was hesitant at first because that will add weight on our luggage. I consulted the husband about this and he told me to just weigh first the worksheet and from there we decide.

Considering all the hard work that we already did to get this far in Kumon, I think it would be wise to continue and just put the worksheet in the luggage. I have already decided to continue but I have two choices : bring the worksheet to Kuwait or scan then and have them stored in my EHD. Whatever my way will be one thing is definite. Kumon will follow us everywhere. haha.

Buy Gold Bullion

As a mother and a wife to a husband who is working overseas, it is my responsibility that I took care of my family's future. Not only through caring and preparing their needs but also securing their future. As a wife, I have taken the job of seeking some more ways to make our money grow. I have this quest to seek for an opportunity that would make the money work for us. And so, I am thinking if I buy gold bullion now. According to the usgoldbureau.com, GOLD is benefiting in the weakening of the US dollars. And so investing now is the right now. Maybe, after reading some more useful articles about gold bullion then I'll be able to assess if I can really go into the market and start investing on it.

I want to...

I want to go shopping..again. NO joke. haha. But I am trying to control myself because I might go beyond my budget and I am saving money so that when we go to Kuwait I can shop to my hearts content. I wanted to buy some jewelries, not only for me but also for my sister ( who have been telling me not to forget to buy her stuff. lol!). I also wanted to buy stuff from IKEA. Which I would definitely do. I think this time around with me with him, the husband won't have a hard time filling up the balikbayan box. haha. Baka sya pa sumuko! Can you tell that I am excited? Of course, I am. But before that I have more than a week to do some cleaning and packing around the house. hmm..which is really tiring. hay. But I don't have a choice. Hopefully tomorrow the school will released the memo about the moving up day and would include what to wear. So I have an excuse to shop. hehe.

Countdown Begins

That is my parting words with the husband just a couple of minutes ago when we said our I love you in our chat. Yeah, the countdown begins and after a few days he will be home. But only for a day. Actually it isn't even a day. He'll be arriving in the afternoon then heading to the airport again the next day because our flight is midnight. But I still am impatient. As the days goes by I cannot help but feel excited. Yey! Two things : one, we will be together again and two, will be flying internationally ( my very first time). hehe. I am praying that things will work out for the best.

Ski Resorts

Everybody is complaining about the hot temperature and it's not even summer yet. Expert says that our summer can be as high as 40 degrees. Makes me think and wish that I can book a lot of Ski resorts and just stay there for the rest of the summer. Of course that won't be possible for now since we have our summer mapped out already. Instead of skiing, we would be spending our summer in yet another country who has hotter temperature than ours. But I can ignore the weather because I am looking forward for the three of us to spend the time together, the longest ever since the husband have worked outside the country. Yap, we'll be together for three straight years.

But if ever we were given an opportunity to go skiing in the future I would definitely use the services of skiline.co.uk because from what I heard, their staff are expert skiers so they knew where and when is the best time for skiing. It's always good to seek for advise from expert when it comes to vacation because they have been there and done that. They can brief you on what to do and how to prepare so that you will have the vacation you are dreaming off.

Change of Venue

Today, I received a text from Anevay's teacher informing us parents that there was a change in our swimming party. The party will now be held on the clubhouse of the village where the Family Day was held. Because of this I decided not to join. One, because during the Family Day I caught a glimpse of the pool and it was kinda dirty. True, they will clean it but would they be able to change the water? And really I don't have a good impression of the place. And second, Anevay still has cough and colds. So better to take a rest.

I sent a message to the teacher and she replied back that I cannot back out since we were part of the head count already. I was a little bit irritated by the answer but I just told her that I'll just pay the fee but we really won't be joining. Urgh! Sometimes I cannot help but think if the school is out to make a business out of the parents.

Eating Habits

Finally my Anevay is fast asleep. She did not take a nap, though we were on bed from 2pm to 4pm. She just likes to play by my side while I pretend to sleep. At 4pm I decided that we have to go outside of the room because she might fall asleep and wake up by midnight and that will screw her sleeping time. Not to mention that she has classes tomorrow so she has to wake up early.

Dinner time she was able to consume one cup of rice or more I think with almondigas. I am really thankful that her eating habits have pick up. And her appetite is growing. She also favors fish food to which I am grateful. I just hope this continues so that she'll grow strong and healthy. And I am proud to say that she eats only on our dining table and no tv during meal time. All my hard work to establish discipline during meal time has paved off. Actually it was a request from the husband to make sure that Anevay has proper eating manners. It was not easy at first but consistency really wins the game.

The Blogging Career

Seems like this week has been spent almost in front of the computer and me beating the deadlines. I am not the type to do a job the last minute. I have been a person who would do a job right at the minute that it was assigned to me. Because I hate being rushed. And I don't like the stressed of observing the date and time. haha. But this week I found myself just that -- rushing. Maybe because too much was given to me and I procrastinate a little ;). And because of that it cause me a little too! I got an expired opps worth $12.50. hmp! I still can't get it out of my system. I was just a few seconds late with the submission. Oh well! Lesson learned. Right now, I still have some more pending. But I'll take a nap first. And I am really thankful for all the blessings, dear God!

I wish

this is my status in Facebook right now. And I really don't know what I am wishing for. Really! Well, maybe, I wish that day would fly by faster so that the husband can come home already and we will be together again. Or I wish I could do some Kansas City job search and end up landing the job I find. Or I wish the husband would be able to buy us a netbook or just simply wish that our vacation can start sooner. But this are just wishes. I know they would finally come true. But before that I need to clean the house, pack the toys, select the clothes to bring, create a checklist of things to bring, go to the swimming party of the little girl in school, prepare for her moving up day. haha. The jobs are endless. And I am so tired already. I need some energy please....

Tired and Sleepy

I needed sleep. My eyes are already dropping but I needed to finished some more task. Right now, I am doing the laundry. I was able to clean our aircon and its filter. Thank God! lol. I have a lot of things to do offline but I wanted to finished everything first online. That's why I am blogging like crazy. I would take a short nap and then prepare for the birthday party of a schoolmate of Anevay ( an older sister of Anevay's classmate). A mommy friend will be fetching us from home.

Next week, I needed to clean the house and start packing stuff. There are a lot of things to accomplish, I don't know where to start. But I know I have to start so that I can accomplished everything before we head off for our vacation.

Brand IT!

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Nine More Months

Nope I am not pregnant. hehe. I wish I was. But that has to be planned yet because I still need to talk to my doctor first. With a condition like mine, an unplanned pregnancy might complicate not only my health but also of the unborn. Anyway, what am I talking about? Well, nine more months and we will be completing our payment for the equity of our second house in Antipolo. You see, even if we are in the process of paying our housing loan for our house in Marikina, we decided to continue the payment for the house and lot in Town and Country Antipolo. The house and lot is not really that big and its location is a bit far. But it's very near La Salle Antipolo. That's why we decided to stick with it.

So, if things worked out well by October the house will be constructed already. And when its finished we can rent it out. Yehey! Despite the fact that its really hard to budget I am thankful that we can squeezed in some funds for it. Thank you Lord!

Drug Rehab

I always get emotional when I see something that reminds me of a deceased friend. He was a friend ever since kindergarten. We have a lot of differences but I don't know somehow we stick together. I was always the one he goes to when he has a problem. Unfortunately things have change between us when we entered college. I lost both my parents and we ( with my siblings ) decided to move to the city. At that time, I hear rumors that he is having his addiction problem.

I already knew about that problem when we are still in high school. But he and his family kept on denying it. And I think that has worsen his problem. If only they acknowledge his problem earlier and have sent him to rehab centers like Ohio Drug Rehab things would have been different today.

Since the family did not exert any effort to cure his addiction, he continued on his habit. And then one day while high on drugs he still choose to drive his motorcycle. That have ended his life, leaving her wife and two kids. It's a pity you know. If only the family have been honest enough to accept the problem and have sent him to a rehabilitation center. It does not have to be a Drug Rehab in Ohio, but a center who takes in those with addiction problem and help them recover.

I know the story of my friend is not unique. There are a lot of individuals out there who right now are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. There are a lot of institution who wanted to help. Take for example the Ohio Drug Rehabilitation. But this institution cannot be of help if the individual won't help himself. Recovery from addiction starts from withing.

Tight Schedule

The husband will be flying in the day before the moving up ceremony of the little girl. I am torn between leaving Anevay behind when I fetched the husband from the airport or I would be bringing her along. His arrival is 3:45am. That's why I am having second thoughts.

Then on the night of the Moving UP Ceremony would be our flight to the country where the husband works. Imagine just how tired he would be flying in and out of the country. haha. This is getting me nervous and excited. On top of all this I still have not spoken with my sister and brother. My sister is staying in our house during week days and now that we are leaving she would be left alone. I just hope my brother would agree to sleep at our house while we are away.

Man, I still have two weeks left. Good luck to me!

Debt Recovery

It is really hard to bounce back when you are knee deep in debt. There was a time in the past that we are in that kind of situation. Almost half of our salary was used to pay loans here and there. The husband and I are not big spenders at that time but with my deteriorating health which is being revived through days of hospital confinement and taking expensive medicine we don't have a choice but to resort in getting loans. I am really thankful at that time that there are institution who have allowed us to have quick cash in our time of need.

When I recovered we started paying off our debts. The job offer for the husband to work outside of the country came in at the right time. After two or three months we were able to clean our debts. And from then on, I made sure that we have enough in the bank to cover any emergency which requires cash. I am praying that we don't have to deal with any Collection Agency anymore. Though they are a blessing to those who needs cash, I still would like to avoid getting loans. Because sometimes it can be very addictive. There are times when you'll get a loan for just a whim ( I know someone who is like that). In the end they found themselves unable to pay what they owe. Through collection agency like americanprofit.net, companies can seek help in collecting debt. American Profit is an agency that follows the rule of early intervention. Making it more easy to recovery debts. That way both the lending company and the one who seek the loan will be on a win win situation.

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Can't Wait

I really am not in the mood right now. A lot of things has been on my mind but my main focus is where to start with my packing. I am planning on putting the toys of the little girl in their original boxes. Three months is long enough to collect dust if they are not stored properly. So that would take about a day or two for me.

Today, is the assessment exam of Anevay. She's finished already and I know she did great. Yeah, I am her mom. haha. Well according to her patecon their exam would just cover shapes, colors, letters and numbers. Anevay knows all those. So I am not worried. While she took the exam I went to the clinic to get my blood extracted. I am praying really hard that there won't be any infection. So that I can get the go signal from my doctor for the vacation. Tomorrow will be going to St. Lukes for my check up. Then on Friday will be going to UST for Anevay's check up with her pedia.

I hope everything will go as planned. I need to accomplished all this medical stuff this week so that next week I will focus on cleaning the house. Just thinking about my to dos just make me want to lay down and rest. haha.

Managing our Finances

Aside from the fact that I needed to store, pack and make sure that everything is in its place, I am also trying to monitor our cash flow. The three month vacation that will be having is something that entails a lot of management. For one, I needed to make sure that stuff around the house are properly secured. I don't want the thought that when we come back everything will be in disarray. Then, I also have to think what to bring and what to just buy there. Of course there is the funds. I am just thankful that a small percentage was covered by the miles of the husband and there was an ongoing promo with the airline that somehow gave a discounted rates to the husband's ticket. Right now, I am happy to say that we are on the right track when it comes to finances. For this month I was able to put in a huge amount in one of our savings account. I was able to pay all our bills and still I still have some left that would be used in our extra curricular activities. I always consider it a blessing that I am not one of those who hide from Collection Agencies. I know a lot of people who have the guts to apply for a loan even if they know that there capacity to pay is close to non existent. Making it hard for them to pay what is due. This is the reason why a lot of loan giver declare bankruptcy. Good thing there is americanprofit.net. Said agency have help a lot of company to collect on debts. What I like about their system is that they intervened in early so the debts won't pile up. They are really dependable. So do check them out!

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So Thankful

March has started on a bright note for me. Aside from the fact that we already have our plane ticket to fly to the country where the husband works, a lot of online blessings have come my way. I am quite surprised to see a lot of opportunities that are thrown my way. And to wrap everything up last night while I was trying to update my oldest blog I was surprised to see a green bar indicating an increase in its ranking. I have that blog since 2005 and even though it has a high stats when it comes to visit, it was never given a chance to obtain that green bar. So, I already given up my hope about it. At least I am enjoying what I post there and it warms my heart when people get to comment on it. I just can't believe my eyes when I saw the change. I even have the refresh the site and then used a checker just to make sure. haha. Thank God! Indeed good thing comes to those who wait.

The Car for Me

Ever since we sold our old car, the husband always insist to buy a new one. Every time he opens up the topic of purchasing a new one, I automatically blocked it. Why? because at that time I don't think its a necessity for us. First because we don't go out much and second, we can used a taxi or the rental a car services. And lastly, I don't want to handle another responsibility. hehe. But when the little girl started schooling, I realized it's time to have one. Especially during school activities, it is really a big help if you have your own car. So now the husband and I are on the process of selecting what vehicle to buy. Truth is I really wanted an SUV. A big car just like the chevy equinox.
The Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle, or CUV. It's a five seater so the whole family can fit in. Not only that it also has a large storage. I am liking its features. Thanks to the articles I found at the thecarconnection.com. The website provides a lot of information about the Equinox which is helping me put in my pros and cons list. Given a choice I would definitely go for this Chevy. But I have to asked the husband first. Since he is more knowledgeable when it comes to cars and what will match our lifestyle. I just hope by the end of the year we would have the car already.