Learn the Basics

12 Mar
2010

coins in usaToday is a productive day for me. As I was doing choirs and cleaning the closet, I was able to find quite a number of coins scattered just about everywhere. I also found piggy coin banks and pumpkin coin banks! My dad was very enthusiastic on keeping them. They usually come as giveaways and prizes at parties and events held at the hotel he is working at.

Grouping cents, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars is not such a chore for me after being here for quite some time. I could just recall the first few days we’ve settled in. I have to admit, it took some time to get used to. Basically, I was glad my younger siblings who went to high school here were asking me to help them in projects and stuff. Good thing they had this assignment once about coins and bills of America. I did my own research and found these back and front images of the coins. Unlike in the Philippines, here they have a variation of the design on the coins. Geographically speaking, America has 50 states. Thus, each of these states have been producing different coins in commemorating certain people and events that have made such an impact to America’s history as a whole. And I was pretty much glad to learn the basics of a country from monetary to history to the present law system there is. Being in a new place is indeed requiring much transition. And I must say, its not so bad after all. I know I have more to see and find out and experience – its a whole new world out there. So here you go, I hope I have made this post beneficial to those specifically looking for help with coins. I actually made this because it took me a while to garner good images of it and I know a lot might probably be wondering how they look like when they first land here.


So let me explain a little bit about what I found most interesting that made me easily specify which is which. Most coins are silver in color, unlike the Philippines’ monetary system there’s the 1 peso which takes the silver color. All you need to know is that the bronze ones are the pennies and gold ones are the dollar coins. You can never go wrong with that I’m sure! And the smallest of them all is the dime or 10 cents.  Next in line with regards to size is the penny. Then we have the nickel or 5 cents. The way it is structured makes it stand out a bit – it is thick. Let your eyes and hands guide you. The quarter or 25 cents is most likely similar in size to the 1 peso in the Philippines. Next is the dollar coin. And the biggest, is the half dollar coin. Have fun learning the basics!

Nothing but…

11 Mar
2010

Yes, nothing but YOU on a very freezing windy day. I’m not a coffee addict but I’ve found myself indulge in it since I started working. Working on late nights and even up to morning is indeed stress. For those who had work during graveyard shifts, think again – you know what I mean. It was becoming more of a routine for me to drink from one to three cups a day. Though this was seldom to happen, coffee made its way to my life.

And now, it’s all I have under the cold weather. Mind you, I am roughly about a third of a mile home right now and I am just taking my time at Starbucks and gauging for the best time to walk back home. Las Vegas, known to be a desert, is mostly cold in a year. Science and geography explains it. And this warm vanilla latte is perfect to soothes me perfectly.

I know, I should have a book with me and its all but a perfect silent and soothing experience. My brother and I just dropped by from inquiring from a firm just a few doors away.No second thoughts, for coffee is what we need!

Mind you, benefits of coffee are way out of our imagination. It does contain caffeine but with proper knowledge of what too much is will surely guarantee you beneficial health implications as part of a healthy diet and physically active lifestyle.

1. Coffee maintains day-time alertness levels during the night or even reducing tiredness following a night without sleep. (This is very applicable to college students who have a pile of books to read or duties to attend to!)

2. Coffee helps improve driving performance at night and decreases the onset of sleepiness. (Most people here drive, one cup of coffee can save you from a possible wreck.)

3.Coffee helps restore normal alertness level when suffering from a cold. (The weather would not always be perfect. Most people get sick as weather changes from time to time. Save yourself from that sickening feeling and grant yourself a cup of aroma therapy.)

4. Coffee reduces the post-lunch dip in alertness.

5. Coffee helps maintain sustained attention over long working sessions. (Yes, the working population mostly have so much things to do and with so little time. This is practically what you need to seize through the day.)

Want a drug that could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colon cancer? That could lift your mood and treat headaches? That could lower your risk of cavities? – WebMD

Wow, I guess I need not say more.

Coffee is one of life’s pleasures. I’m back with my coffee-loving-self and that’s the way it is for now. Got to head home now.

Helpful Resources: PositivelyCoffee.org

Get Yourself Some Cheap Eyeglasses

13 Feb
2010

Everyday we use our eyes to see the world around us. But more than that, do we see how our eyes have been enduring those late nights, computer screens, small texts, books… Frankly speaking, having glasses makes us realize what we’ve overlooked with our own two eyes. Most of us who are diagnosed with vision impairment rely on glasses to perform better. However, with the current standing of our economy today, even buying prescription eyeglasses count to be a big cut to our budget. So ask yourself, why do I need to spend more? I mean, I am a person who wears one myself, and my husband too in fact, for quite some years now. But it really took a real deal to sort out money issues for some pair of eyeglasses alone. When it wears out, gets broken, stolen, or even lost. Believe me, this post I found said exactly what I would want all of us to grasp – check it out here.

Eyeglasses can be cheap. Think of it as Zenni Optical’s way of giving out to us quality prescription eyeglasses paired with just the right amount to stay in our budget. They do, really. And at $8 you would not believe me but that’s the lowest they’ve got. The price goes higher if you want to have some lenses changed to your specifications and needs plus shipping costs. No matter where you compare prices, you’ll find yourself coming back to Zenni Optical’s.

So buy yourself one in the next days, allow yourself to smile and be happy about what you’ve got without the designer frames! In this bad economy right now, to save more means to be ready for rainy days ahead.

Auto Repair Across Countries!

14 Jan
2010

Vegas as it is, one of the best tourist destinations in the world. And yes, you’ll see all kinds of cars here from the Acura Integra to the Lamborghini Gallardo or the Pontiac V8. Yet, cross countries also have their own share of fame and cars. But what really matters when you own a car is that you take good care of them. That is all there is to it. And that’s what all cars need in common. Have them checked for maintenance in Houston auto repair to assure a smooth run most especially when you are out on a trip or on business meetings elsewhere. Regular checkups, oil change and tune up won’t let you down. So here’s my pick, if you are out looking for a car to call as your own, check out Repairpal. Wherever you are, whatever your choices are – they have it. Go sign up now and have those wheels roll!

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