Kartchner cavern is a stunning limestone wet cave in southern AZ boasting with many world class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. That is why no pictures allowed on the cave cause on the last years the flashing of cameras ruining the caves surface.Inside the cave we walked along a 1.2 miles on the trail viewing multi-hued stalactites and stalagmites. As we enter on the cave i felt costophobia cause of it's high humidity and i'm afraid i'm gonna pass out cause we enter door by door with limited air and high humidity. You know it's been awhile feeling the high humidity in the Philippines. Our tour begins on an electric tram that runs from the Discovery Center to the entrance of the cave not far from the sinkhole were the discoverer entered the cave in 1974. We entered through a 420 long man made tunnel sealed by series of airtight doors designed to preserved the interior climate, temperatures in high 60's and relative humidity from 97.5% to 100%. The cave is extremely fragile cause exposure to outside air can dry out the cave and terminate it's growth.It's very nice inside and a little cooler than in the entrance area. Everytime we reach a certain place they turn on some lights, they planted electric lights around for the people to see it clearly the beauty inside the cave and they turn it off after we've passed that place cause heat from the light might ruin the original temperature inside the cave. Very nice dainty white helectites, translucent orange they call it a bacon drapes, spectacular soda straw formation, there's a "fried egg" stalagmites and the amazing column they call it Kubla Khan that stands over 58 feet tall.Aside from the amazing discoveries of the cave, they found some evidence of prehistoric life been in the cave including the skeleton of an 80,000 years old Shasta ground Sloth and the cave is also home of about 1,000 female bats.That was a very nice experience and as we went out from the cave i felt some condensation on my body from the humidity that i felt inside to a nice and dry on the outside of the cave.
Well, that was a nice, fun and fascinating weekend get away from a very interesting historical town of Tombstone, our staying a night camping in Benzon KOA camp ground and our amazing tour of the Kartchner Cavern.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tour on the Kartchner Cavern
The Birdcage Theater
Camping and Exploring Benzon and Tombstone AZ
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Headed to Tombstone
Reminiscing Arizona's bygone days of the Old West. Today we are headed to Tombstone, one of Arizona's ghost town and it's one of the old west most famous town when silver was the king. I am so excited cause i heard about fascinating stories for all the people buried in Tombstone. This is the 3rd ghost town that i visited... the 1st one is Jerome, AZ 2nd is Oatman,AZ, even the town has not much to offer than just the old houses, saloons, stores but the place fascinates you with stories from the past. I will tell you the story of Tombstone when i get back.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Work Boots USA
Looking for an ideal footwear for a handworking people? I found this site who specializes work boots for our harworking provider. Work Boots USA is a factory authorized dealers of wide varieties of boots and top brand quality like Converse, Corcoran, Belleville, Matterhorn, Bates, Rocky , Magnum and Wolverine. You can can shop by brand name or by style. Work Boots USA offer special services for Military/ Government, Purchase and Fax and Mail in orders. They specializes all types of occupational footwear including safety toe, heat resistant, slip resistant or any other type of protective footwear for a customer may need. Check out their site and get in touch with their friendly and helpful costumer service.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Treasures in the Thrift Stores
I stopped by at Goodwill yesterday just to browse around and maybe i can find some great deal. I am more like looking and browsing on the jewelry section cause it's much cheaper if you can find nice fashion jewelry or a real one. I found one bracelet yesterday had like a Chinese writing on it. Well, it's only $2.99 but even so i didn't bought it at that time cause i don't wanna waste my money for the item just to be thrown away but there is some markings on it 916 and i don't have any idea what's it means. When i got home i search for it and found out that 916 is 91.6% pure gold 22k gold and the rest is a metal a copper or silver. But still part of it is pure gold. I search for it on eBay also and there selling more than 2.99 the price of what i pay for it. Oh yeah! i went back to the store and bought it and the lady says " i know you'll come back for this".
Monday, April 21, 2008
Go GREEN!!!
Go green!!! is my theme for tomorrows celebration for Earth Day... Think of what we can do to maintain green of our planet starting in our house. Give at least 5 to 10 steps of what we can do today.
In our house:
1. Conserve energy at least turn-off some lights or appliances not in use. Now that summer is here we just used dryer for tiny clothes and underwear's the rest is hang it on the clothes line and let the heat of the sun takes care of it. 2. Conserve water like turn-off water if not in used like when brushing teeth or in the shower while soaping your body. Our washing machine doesn't used too much water, it's just used just right for the clothes to soak and not over flowing. 3. Recycle, yup i'm recycling our tin cans and sold it and the money is adds on our daughter's savings account. Sorting and separate trash from those that can still be recycle. 4. Not to used to much gas, yup were using our car with the good gas mileage and i know my husband is saving his gas too cause gas prices is too high. 5. Have some indoor plants inside the house this is a very helpful way to prevent indoor pollution and cleansing the air we breath. Plant trees and flowers around the yard. We have few trees around the yard and i'm taking care of my flowers cause i like flowers and adds assortment in our yard 6. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables more often. I always cooked foods for my family and how i loved vegetables and seafood's. My husband is a carnivore who loves meat and i'm just adding some decoration on his food and he likes it too. 7. Clean and organize your house to have a clean and healthy environment. 8. Used cleaning material that are not harmful to our body. My husband is so sensitive of smell and so do i, we are using odor free soap and used simple green all around cause it's non-toxic and made of natural ingredients. It's all purpose cleaner and it's cheap too.9. Recycle plastic bags from store, i sometimes used it as a trash bags for our tiny trash and storage bags before i put stuffs on our storage shed. 10. Recycle clothes and things and donate it. I sometimes donate things that are not in used and still in excellent condition, some clothes like my daughters clothes cause nobody could use it anymore and drop it to Goodwill and it can be useful for some people.
Think of what you can do to save our planet in your house, write at least 5-10 and let me know so that i can learn something from you. I know there are some more that i forgot or missed.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
London Bridge is Falling Down
Saturday, April 19, 2008
An Old Mining Town
Road Trip
We meet them Thursday at almost 12 noon in a very nice hotel casino, our accommodations the Tropicana Hotel. Went sightseeing along the Colorado River by Colorado Belle the Riverside Casino. Laughlin is just a small town on the banks of Colorado River and on the other side of the river is the Bullhead City Arizona. Going back to our hotel and spending few hours on the slot machine but doesn't have any luck at all so forget it. So just might as well chit chatting with Aunt Shirley and watching my daughter cause they won't allow kids on the casino. On our way to our hotel, i just knew that Laughlin is a place visited by alot of tourist too cause lobby is packed with people from France, China and Japan who are trying to get rooms.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Courtesy and Decorum
Sad to say that our courtesy and decorum is losing now a days... I've notice that alot of people were getting rude, disrespectful, high pride and arrogant. Courtesy and decorum starts at our own home in our family, if the older practise it all the time and i'm sure the little one will follow. I'm not saying that i'm perfect in this and practising it all the time but all i want to specify is just showing a little respect and gratitude for those people who provide services to people. Of course courtesy and decorum is important in a business that is why we practise this all the time at work and it's one way of gaining more costumers cause we are offering great service all the time. But there are really people who are really rude, arrogant, disrespectful, and high pride and they think that we owe them in tons and they want to be treated as somebody superior. For me it's just a vise verse situation cause if retail business needs costumers, costumers are consumers and needs things all the time. Courtesy and decorum is just a simple traits that polish reaches across class and wealth. It's the refinement of civility is accessible to anyone regardless of rank or education. Even animals and plants needs respect how much more us humans, just show a little gratitude and respect for those people who provide services for you even though you are paying for it.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Can't wait!
I'm really looking forwad for my 3 days off... We are going to Laughlin Nevada this Thursday, meet my husband's Aunt and Uncle. We sure do miss them... Their coming down here in Arizona from Montana and spend for 1 plus month in here. Were going to meet them in Laughlin and do some exploring and probably a little gambling.:). Spend a night or two and picnic in the desert is gonna be fun! fun! fun!
Military Gear Website
I found this site were you can buy men's and women's tactical clothing and gear. LA Police Gear specializes in tactical gear for Police, Security Professionals, Military Personnel and General Public. They have everything from clothing to flashlights, Safariland holster, boots, knives, tactical eye wear and more. Brand names from Safariland to 5.11 Tactical, Underarmour, Timex, Smith and Wesson and many more. You can conveniently shop by Category or by Brand name. Also check-out their closeout link to find some going goin gone bargains. LA Police Gear offer special services for Military Government, Purchase orders, Fax orders and Mail-in orders and you can request for quotes. They offer widest variety top brand merchandise and offer best price. If you are looking for a best quality and widest selections in relation to Police, Military and Tactical gear and top brand quality like Safariland holster just visit LAPoliceGear.com.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Spock.com a new Search People Engine
The new search engine on the web Spock.com is the newest Google search network. A unique People Search where you can search people by name , emails or tags. Try it, it's very interesting you can sign up to join and it's mixed search and social networking. You can connect with your friends, and your favorite celebrities and you'll received news update about them.
It's very cool and helpful in finding people and knows their whereabouts and what abouts. You can even search for Historical Figures, Political People and known people from the past. If you sign up on Spock.com you can claim your search results and add tags or pictures and in addition to tags there are links to where you are on the web like myspace, flickr, blogger and etc. It's for People Search only and it's designed on location information for people.
Friday, April 11, 2008
How To Bring Your Credit Scores Back From The Dead
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It shows you the Introductory APR, the Intro period, the regular APR,
the Balance Transfer Rates, lets you know if the card has any annual
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tips for a Better Life
Forwarded Via Mail
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants (factories).
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or thing! s you cannot control. Instead investyour energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. ! Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
Movie Reviews
When i got home from work all i want is to relaxed, watched a movie or TV. I loved reality shows and sometimes my husband recorded it for me those my favorite reality shows so that i won't missed watching it, but when nothing came out on TV we rent a DVD. It's frustrating sometimes cause you think you got a good movie, they brag about it on movie reviews and you are so excited to watched it when they come out and all you found out is crappy. I hate watching a movie where all you heard every minute every seconds is cursing, even those award winning known actors and used to be your favorites. So disappointing... Better get some wholesome kids movie nextime cause still fun and exciting and you'll enjoy it. We just started watching the Water Horse movie and i like it and we're going to finish it tomorrow. It's a nice movie, it's about the tale story of the monster of the Loch Ness. If you never seen it yet, check it out.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tax Rebate
It's nice to have some unexpected money coming it's like an extra income for us and probably do something fun about it. The Government are starting to send the tax rebate this May and it's a great timing for summer. People were going somewhere cool or warm this summer. For us is a great timing to have some extra money for our adventure and exploring going up to Montana.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Cheap Air Tickets
Planning on vacation? How about just plain business travel? I found this site this might help you if you are looking for a low price air tickets. They even give you a tips on how to save some money when you're planning to buy a tickets. http://www.bt-store.com/ Check this out! they offer around the world destinations. Yeah, we're looking on where we can buy plane tickets in low price cause of our plan vacation in the Philippines. Of course it should be cheap cause three of us are going and i don't think my baby is free.
Rice Crisis
Have you heard or read the news? So devastating especially in Asia...Asian country stop exporting their rice, afraid about the rice shortage might happen. You know how important rice in every meal, in Philippines there should be rice in every meal from breakfast, lunch to dinner. They said that prices are getting high also, i have my families, my relatives and friends in the Philippines and i'm worried about this cause they were more affected by the crisis. Especially now it's summer in there and my mother said that the weather is so hot, just hope and pray that there is no drought happened cause there are still alot of people have rice field in there and fields needs water.
I just remember my grandfather he used to have a rice field before but that was long time ago. He is a very hard working farmer, he owns a wide acres of land. He planted vegetables and fruits, coconuts, bananas, corn and rice. But unfortunately he lost his sight and only couple of his kids continue doing on his farm cause most of them had their own job. That was so long time ago and my father said that they barely buy foods and they raised animals at that time too. Now, not much left... Both of my grandparents are gone and most of their kids are gone. It's a simple life not so complicated and alot different of what is it now.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
I signed up for PPP!
I am so excited cause i signed up for PPP and within three weeks they approved my blog. I am still in the process of learning on how to make my blog page successful and eventually i could earn some extra money and save it for my travels and vacation. My first attempt to signed up for PPP is sooo exciting and inspiring.
I started blogging about last week of January this year, i read about this in the Internet and it's popular on earning extra money just on your own computer. Blogging is good for work at home mom, want to earn extra money and working as a full time. I made this blog not just to earn money but to share my ideas, insights and thoughts about life on day to day basis. My love and passion for my family as a mother and wife. Sharing about my travel, my vacations, my adventures and everything that interest me. This is like my journal, the journey of my life. I know there is no exciting about my life cause i'm just an ordinary woman or a simple person where you can find everywhere anywhere anytime of your life. But i believed that everyone of us is unique and i know that i am unique in my own simple way. This is one way of making friends also, sharing each others thoughts, ideas and insights. I learned alot also by reading on what others perspectives of life and how they accomplish things. Start you own blog! Get paid to blog about the things you love!
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Friday, April 4, 2008
trying on mommy shoes...
What goes around comes around
FORWARDED VIA MAIL
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.
There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.
The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved.
'I want to repay you,' said the nobleman. 'You saved my son's life.'
'No, I can't accept payment for what I did,' the Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel.
'Is that your son?' the nobleman asked.
'Yes,' the farmer replied proudly.
'I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy. If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.' And that he did.
Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin.
Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia.
What saved his life this time? Penicillin?
The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill. His son's name?
Sir Winston Churchill.
Someone once said: What goes around comes around.
Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like nobody's watching...
Sing like nobody's listening...
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Building Up Your Credit
This does not mean that you have to bury yourself to debt, but building your credit score can help you in a better life later. When i got here in the US of course i don't have any credit cards and i don't wanna have one through my husband by joining on his credit card. I'm very much disagree in having one cause for me i don't really need it i just wanna spend my money if i wanna buy something than to have a credit. Later on, on my few years in here and working i learned that it has big advantage if you build up your credit score. So i started to have my own at least one credit card and start buying something through my credit card and paying it little by little. But more than the minimum though cause it will take you forever to pay it off and i'm using it as a back-up and have something in case of emergency. By using my credit card and paying on the right time help me establish my credit score and a high credit scores has big opportunity to get a loan, mortgage, financing, buying a car and buying a house. Companies and Agencies has more trust on you to loan some money if you have a high credit score.
It's a hard to get one it took me awhile to have one on my own. There are few offers few months when i got a job but with a high interest one and one way to have more offers is signing credit accounts on stores. Still i'm just being patient till Capital One offer me for not too high interest but i start on a low credit limit. I start building my credit by using it and paying on time and now they increase my credit limit.
I love my own my native land
I love my own my native land Philippines my Philippines! I'm a pure Pilipina, born and raised in Philippines. I miss my country my family, relatives and most of my friends are in there and most of all i miss Philippine foods and i'm craving for it all the time.
Here's a little description of my native land:
Philippines is consist of 7,107 island in the Southeast Asia with approximately total land area of 300,00 square kilometers. I've read that Philippines is the same size as the state of Arizona, well as we know Philippines is an scattered island but if it's a solid land it's same size as Arizona. Here's an interesting article that i found: Arizona- Reaching The Filipino Family's American Dream ( True story) No wonder i feel at home in here. But no oceans and beaches in here though and Philippines is a scattered islands surrounded by water. Alot of natural attractions, jeepneys and buses that will take you wherever you want and boats and big ships if you want an island hopping. There are still taxis and airplanes but i like the common and simple ways to enjoy the trip and do some sightseeing. We are planning to have a long vacation in the Philippines and i am so excited about it and hope and pray it's gonna be this year.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Salute to the Heroes
I salute to all the men and women in uniform, they're portraying the biggest part in our country. I have a biggest admiration to them, they provide safety and security for the people and country.
When i was a child i want to be a police woman, when i turned high school i want to be a soldier but when i grew up everything's change. Yesterday i had a customer on me in the register and she's an Air force, tiny woman and she's having maternity leave from her work. All i have is admiration to them, i don't think i have a guts to work at battle and leave my family. I'm proud and respect them like Police, Navy's, Air force and Marines.
April Fools
Haven't we just celebrate Christmas? Haven't we just celebrate New Year? or Valentine's Day? How about St. Patricks and Easter? Well, i'm just recapturing the past and hoping i didn't miss anything...
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