So my husband and I visit a nearby lake almost every day. It’s just less than 10 minutes away so it’s very convenient for us to go there. On some days, there’s just a small crowd but there are also days when it’s packed with bathers and sunbathers. There’s also not a lot of privacy there but it’s different when you’re not the only one wearing a bikini because people don’t really stop and stare.

Other than spending afternoons by the lake, we also meet friends and have barbecue parties with them. Next Tuesday, we are invited to another dinner party where guests are supposed to bring some food to share. I’m not yet sure what to bring but I am thinking about bringing some homemade Philippine desserts. Maybe some rice cakes? Not sure yet. I am already excited because it sounds to me like it’s going to be a Luau party. I haven’t been to one and if one of our friends is going to have one, we definitely want to receive luau invitations . It should be fun.

I am really enjoying this time of the year.

Good thing though, Zenni Optical offers really cheap BUT quality eyeglasses. You could buy a pair for 8$. Yes, 8$! The glasses I am wearing now cost me around 370 Euro and because I paid that much, I continuously use the frame even if I am not really contented with it anymore. Whenever I get new a prescription, I just get the glasses changed to fit my new prescription.

With the price and the quality of the eyeglasses they offer at Zenni Optical, I am not surprise that there are a lot of satisfied customers. An honest review on Zenni Optical published in TheExaminer.com details one happy customer’s experience with Zenni Optical. Of course, the review also points out not just the pros of buying a pair of glasses at Zenni Optical but also the cons so if you’re thinking of buying a pair of glasses at Zenni’s, this article might be interesting for you.

If you care about your eyes and your pocket, Zenni Optical is the place for you.

So, going back to my eyes… I wanted to get myself a pair of new contact lenses because I don’t think the old ones (dailies) I bought in Shanghai still correspond to my eye prescription. I want to use contact lenses at work because my eyeglasses often get in the way. We do a lot of singing, dancing, jumping, running around, and rolling over in the classroom and I don’t like to be bothered by the feeling that my eyeglasses will fall off.

After going through all the necessary procedure, I got my new eye prescription and I am so disappointed to learn that my eyes are really deteriorating very fast. I asked my ophthalmologist if I would be a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery and he told me that they only accept patients whose eye prescriptions are constant. Mine varies every few months.

This is a clear sign of aging.

Living in the city means one has to have a certain level of precautions when going out and also when at home. In our case, we chose a flat that is not only convenient but also safe so like many other flats in this city, our flat too has one of those sophisticated home alarm systems. Our flat is in a building that is century-old but has an alarm system that is of modern and state-of-the-art technology.

I think it is important that a home security system  is to be considered as one of the necessities especially when you are living in a city or in a crowded area.

For those of you who are looking for better gift ideas for parents this coming occasion, get some from EDivvy.com. They have quite a lot of choices of unique products perfect for a Mothers Day gift.  And the good thing about this website is that you can divvy up the cost of an item with other people. You don’t have to pay the complete price alone. This is an ideal arrangement for siblings who want to give the one perfect gift to their mom and contribute for it.

I checked the website carefully and I noticed that their items are not just good for Mothers Day gifts but also good for other occasions and they have such a huge collection so you’ll certainly find the right gift for a particular person. Given that this website offers gifts for all occasion and for everybody, is not only helpful to siblings who wants to give a single gift this Mothers Day but also to friends, workmates, neighbors, and schoolmates who want to contribute for a gift for other events.

“When is the baby coming?”

“Are you already expecting?”

“No? So when do you plan do you plan on having a baby?”

“Sorry but do you have fertility problems?”

“Don’t you ever like to have babies?”

I always answer these questions politely although sometimes they are kind annoying especially when they come from people who are obviously nosey.

Thing is, we are not yet pregnant because we want to stay that way for the time being. That is to say—we are carefully planning and preparing for it but we are also open to surprises. We will always welcome pregnancy whether it happens now or later like we plan. And when it does, it will certainly be great time for me and my husband. It will be my first time and I am quite happy to know that I have loving a loving husband, parents and in-laws who will support me through the process and will help me and give me tips about pregnancy and about raising a child. And if that is not enough, there are websites created to help expectant parents. Websites such as ParentsConnect.com answers and discusses questions that may arise before or during pregnancy. They have expert advices column that offers pregnancy guidance and support from professionals and there is also a forum where parents can simply share about their pregnancy issues and help others with theirs. This website has the answers to various questions about pregnancy and other things connected to being pregnant.

Such websites are truly helpful to parents who are experiencing a wonderful and special time.

Women have curves because they’re supposed to have them. If the pharmaceutical companies  that produce weight loss pills and if those designers  create outfits that fit only to child-like figures cannot understand that then shame on them.

You are a woman. It’s completely normal to have curves. Curves are beautiful!

Enough of the “I can’t find a right size that fits me, I have to lose weight!” A dress should fit you and not the other way around. If you can’t find your size, then you are not looking hard enough because there are really good places to get plus size clothes.

Try looking at Plussizefix.com. You’ll see that plus size clothes don’t mean baggy jeans and loose sweatshirts. Their clothing line includes fashionable and smart clothes for ordinary days, casual and special events. And not only that, their items are also affordable.

You are a woman. If you have curves embrace them and flaunt them.

A lot of people say that we should never be stingy when it comes to eye care because we only get a pair eyes for the rest of our lives but spending around $500 or more on eyeglasses or contact lenses a year is just so grand and not all of us can dish out that much. Sometimes people postpone their eyeglasses’ upgrade to their new eye prescription because of the fact that they can’t afford it.

So for those of you who are not so lucky to get a perfect 20/20 vision, you can get your spectacles from Zenni Optical for better prices. The eyeglasses shown in the photo is my personal choice because of its classic design, its availability in different color, and believe it or not, it costs only 8$. That is to better illustrate how cheap specs are from Zenni Optical.

Also you have to know that when you purchase from Zenni Optical, you yourself will be the one to input the specifications of your eyeglasses. So once you get your prescription from your doctor, you can directly set your browsers to ZenniOptical.com and order your eyeglasses there.

Remember it is not about being stingy… it is about being pratical.

When I read about Zenni Optical in my friend’s blog, I went to check out their website immediately and sure enough, they do have really cheap eyeglasses. They were even featured in the New York Times because they offer the cheapest glasses therefore helping people save a lot of money on their eye care.

The eyeglass in the picture above is from Zenni Optical and believe it or not, it only costs $8.00. I like it because of its classic and simple design and it comes in different colors too.

If you are in the lookout for some stylish prescription glasses, you can easily order them online from ZenniOptical.com. It’s so easy to order! Just browse their collection of glasses and choose the one you want. As for your prescription, they have a form where you can input your prescription yourself making sure that you’ll get the pair of eyeglasses you need. Visit their site now to learn more.

A friend of ours who owns a house in Detroit is now selling his house for a quarter of the house’s original price. That’s to illustrate how cheap real estate properties are this time. If I were to buy a real estate property now, I’d just get one of those cheap houses in the market but for those of you who like to build their homes from a scratch, there’s Schumacher Homes. This company is known for quality home construction, exceptional value and award winning designs so if you want a house that is built for your family,  consider contacting them.