Tips on How to Say “NO”

Comments: 0August 11th, 2010 by bluedreamer

“No“… it’s just two letters but it’s somewhat powerful. It could mean that you disagree on a certain statement. Sometimes we answer this if something is offered to us.

We have a different mind set as to the other nation. In foreign countries, if they tell you that it is a “No”, I must say, they really mean it.
However, we, Filipinos, have this attitude that if we are being asked of anything, we’ll provide indefinite answers…” even though we really mean “No”. This is what we call a soft “No” because inside of us we know for a fact that it is against our will, but because we value respect… we’ll just say “Maybe” or “I’ll check…”
So, here are some tips on saying “No”:
1. Keep in mind that you only have 24 hours in a day. It means that you need to choose carefully what offers are you going to accept. If you respond “Yes” to all things, you might have difficulties in meeting all your commitments.
2. Set your priorities. You don’t need to take all offers. Choose your responsibilities wisely. Follow things which are necessary and more important. Let’s say “No” to things that will not give much impact to our lives.
3. Trust the voice within. Listen to what your heart says. If you are uncomfortable taking the offer, better say “No”. Be true to yourself.
4. Do not forget the question “Why” while making a decision. Sometimes, people are afraid that if they say “No” other people would think bad about him/her. This is what we call Social Pressure. Saying “No” does not mean that you don’t respect the person who is giving an offer.
Saying “No”, I must say is a skill. It can be learned, practiced, honed and sharpened over time. So do not be afraid to say “No” if you really mean it.

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Junk Food Clothing

Comments: 0August 11th, 2010 by bluedreamer

I love buying personalized T shirts because it makes me feel that i am unique and one of a kind. For those who knew me well, they are well aware that i never go outside wearing a simple t-shirt unless i will top it with polo or hooded vest but it actually depends upon the clothes i am wearing. If i will be wearing a personalized shirts, well of course, i will take advantage of it and will show it proudly to everyone. I think buying such shirts will be useless if i will just hide it under my polo. Speaking of these personalized t shirts, i am so excited to tell about my recently discovered site that offers cool and stylish shirts. “Junk Food” offers a huge collection of Tees. From men shirts, women tees, nfl t shirts, nba shirts and more.Name it! Junk Food Clothing got them all for you.  Some of them are limited edition only so you better hurry and grab the opportunity to own one of those cool and unique shirts. In addition to that, i have heard that you can also win a free t shirt from their site. You can check the details by visiting them at www.junkfoodclothing.com

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Tips On Buying Used Cars Part 2

Comments: 0August 6th, 2010 by bluedreamer

Here is my continuation on my post “Tips on Buying Used Car“.

  1. Keep your mind on the cash difference between your trade-in and the car that you might buy.  If the offer made in your own car seems very generous, then there probably is inflamation in the price of the car to be purchased, or shortcomings in its condition, or inflation in the financing charges.
  2. Dealers just cannot price their used car on a take it or leave it basis. Buyers won’t let them. the average buyer has an affection for a car that has served him for two or three years, and he is determined to get all he can possibly for it.
  3. Your own or your mechanic’s infection should not overlook the tires, one of the most obvious indicators of wear and tear. Insist on replacement if the tires are too slick , or have cracked or cut sidewalls.
  4. In any case, do not rely on the speedmaster reading to tell you how far the car has traveled. Some dealers roll them back; some don’t. Instead, let the general mechanical condition of the car be your guide.
  5. Use care in financing a car. Before you sign an order, make certain that you know not only the monthly payments, but what the total cost is. The charge for borrowing money are part of the price of the car. A credit union is a good place to finance your car; so is the bank on a direct loan; so are the finance companies owned by car manufacturers.
  6. One good guideline: Buy a car whose price, including sales tax and motor vehicle office or department fees, is low enough to permit  you to pay at least 30 percent as down payment. Buying Used cars on five or ten percent down can set you up for very high finance charges.

Okay, that is all i can advise based on my eperience. If you can add more, feel free to comment here and ahre it with my readers

Happy blogging everyone.

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A Responsible Car Owner

Comments: 0August 6th, 2010 by bluedreamer

Having a car means having a responsibility too. As a car owner you should be well aware of your responsibility. In order to become a responsible car owner, first, you should get a car insurance to hedge the risk of any contingent loss if ever an accident happens. You should also have your car engine be checked in a regular interval to avoid any engine malfunctions. You should also check which parts of your car, no matter if it is an exterior or an interior part should be replaced. Also pay attention to even the smallest details or accessories of your car. Have your car be cleaned at least three to four times a week.

If you are looking for some spare parts or car accessories which are cheaper yet high in quality, well then, Carid.com is a perfect place for you. The site offer a huge collection of auto parts from wind deflectors, grilles, lights, car mats and even cargo liner. Name it! This site got them all for you. Generally speaking, a part of being a responsible car owner is to provide what your car needs and to provide something that will make your car more appealing.

If you are interested to know more about this CarId, you can visit them at Carid.com and see all of their exciting offers for your beloved auto.

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Tips On Buying Used Cars

Comments: 0August 6th, 2010 by bluedreamer

My Uncle bought a used car but after a month of using it, the car starts not to function properly. The engine starts to fail and so on. My Uncle James was so upset on what happened and it seems that he was scammed by that company. So here i am giving tips before you buy a used car.

  1. Before you start shopping, make up your mind what type of body you are after
  2. A four-door sedan, four-door hard top, station wagon or whatever, and the general price bracket. When you step inside a display area, all you have to do is to tell the salesman about it immediately so that you are shown where the cars maybe diagnosed.
  3. In choosing  which shop you would buy a used car, consider the year of service of the dealer in the business, the size and continuity of his establishment
  4. Since new car dealers, in nine cases out of ten, must take a trade-in on a new car sale, they are automatically in the used car business. And because they cannot afford incoming trade to accumulate , they price their used cars attractively. It is therefore advisable to buy used car from a franchised used-car dealers.
  5. In shopping, keep in mind that it is your money that is being spent. Visit several exchange or use d car sales centers until you have located three or four cars that you could be seriously interested in buying. On your initial visits, tell the salesman that you intend to buy in the next few days but for the moment, you are shopping and expect to visit other lots.
  6. Describe what you want and include the price range . Emphasize that car condition is more important than price.
  7. The preliminary shopping establishes these elements; you will know the price range; you will have been shown the cream of the stock in your price range; and you will retain the initiative. Your statement that you are shopping alerts salesman to a sharply competitive situation

I will share more tips on buying a used car in my next post. Have a great day and Happy Blogging Everyone.

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An Ultimate ATV Riding Experience

Comments: 0August 6th, 2010 by bluedreamer

Have you ever tried riding on an ATV? No, i am not talking about that spacecraft vehicle. The ATV that i am referring for stands for All Terrain Vehicle. We used to call it quad bike or quad while other called it four wheelers. This type of car is commonly used in farms because of its speed and light footprints. However, these cars are also used in some extreme sports like racing. Actually there is an online magazine that showcase everything about ATV. If you visit www.atvmagonline.com, you’ll find out how this ordinary agricultural vehicle turns into a very stylish racing car. The site offers products and spare parts of ATV and the recently and upcoming racing events. It will surely gives you an ultimate atv riding experience. I never been into any extreme sports but it is always been a dream for me and i guess, atv racing is a great way to start a brand new hobby.

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My Dream Travel

Comments: 0August 4th, 2010 by bluedreamer

Remember my post about my recent travel? We went to the infamous “Hundred Islands” of the Philippines which can be found at Alaminos Panggasinan. I must say that we really had so much fun during our stay at Alaminos. We travel all the way via passenger boat and hop to from one island to another. If i will be given a chance to travel again, i would like to visit some famous foreign beaches like what Caribbean has. I have an auntie residing there and keep sending us postcards showing how great Caribbean is. They even mention Royal Caribbean, a cruise line company that is known for providing state of the art services and facilities. It’s always been a dream for me to visit Caribbean group of islands and to experience riding on a luxury ship like the one being offered by Royal Caribbean cruise line. But for now, i have to save a lot of money to make this dream possible. How about you? have you been to Caribbean? Please share us your experience.

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Music Monday : Take Me Home Country Roads

Comments: OffAugust 2nd, 2010 by bluedreamer

I decided to take “Country Songs” as my Music Monday Theme. And for this blog, i will be sharing one of my most favorite country song from the one and only John Denver. After many other hit singles, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” remained Denver’s signature song. Multi-platinum selling artist and Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood performed the song during her massive Play On Tour in 2010. Underwood performed the song in the bed of a pick-up truck over the audience.

Hope you like it!

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Island Hopping in Alaminos

Comments: OffAugust 1st, 2010 by bluedreamer

Sorry for not updating this site lately, I’ve been very busy with my work and with the recently held “Out of town team building” organized by our company. Yes! it is team building and we are going out of town which only means that we will be out from the office for a day. The outing was compulsory and everybody must attend it so i have no choice. Even though i don’t like going out in such far places and even though i hate to travel, i have no choice but to follow the rules.

Anyway, i grab the opportunity to enjoy my one day vacation despite the fact that i know that there are tons of workloads pending on my office. To make this story short, we went to Alaminos City Pangasinan to visit the wonderful “Hundred Islands”

The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres). They are believed to be about two million years old. Only three of them have been developed for tourists: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children’s Island. The islands are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. Lowering sea levels have exposed them to the surface and the peculiar “mushroom”-like shapes of some of the islands have been caused by the eroding action of the ocean waves. (according to Wikipedia)

Here i took some photos.

Hope you like it!

oh now i wish everyday is a team building day haha

Have a great day Everyone!

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During Rainy Days

Comments: OffJuly 28th, 2010 by bluedreamer

It is not Summer anymore and just recently Philippines has been hit by Typhoon Basyang causing damages to a lot of houses and properties. It also brought heavy rains that causes flash floods. Classes are being suspended and a lot of business establishments are being closed. In times like this, we should all be prepared. We should ready all our things such as flash lights and batteries in cases like brown outs; Rain Coats, Umbrella and other protective gears including rain boots. In times like this, we should all be aware. It is advisable for you to have a first aide kit in your house and also a small radio or transistor to keep your self updated with the latest happenings in your area. Always ensure you safety.

If you find this rain coats or rain boots so awkward to wear in such season, we are fortunate enough because there are companies that are promoting fashionable gears like rain boots. You can check this site to find out how they turn an ordinary boots to a very stylish one.

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