We are surrounded by music all our lives that we sometimes neglect it.  Did we ever come to think how life would be if we didn’t have music?  Music is very magical.  Whether it is fast or slow, happy or sad, loud or soft, haunting or uplifting, Music has a way of controlling our emotions.  It makes us relax, happy and even giddy.  Music has the power of touching people in different ways.  Some people dance with it, write it, play it, sing it and some people like me would rather just listen to it.

MusicSHOP is a place where you can browse and shop for new releases or your old time favorites CDs without leaving your home.  You will a variety of choices from Enya to Josh Groban, from Christmas songs to your everday tunes, you can find it there.  Unlike other sites that allows you to listen to only a part of the song, MusicSHOP allows you to listen to the entire track through their free MusicSHOP player before you make the purchase.

This is an ideal place to find gifts for music lovers or those who appreciate the value of music.  A best gift since music can be enjoyed by a crowd or an individaul, it can mark grand occasions or even bedtime.

This season is one of Mr. Bluelight’s favorite time of the year.  It is the time that he gets to show off his abilities of giving us a lightbulb in our heads.  Which is a guarantee that once he’s arround, we will never ran out of bright gift ideas for family and friends.  Other than supplying us with bright ideas this holiday season, Mr. Bluelight from Kmart is the only retailer that offers the layaway program among national discounted department stores.

There are lots of things to choose from.  Take those holiday decors off your list and grab them at Kmart.  You can only get those handmade glass ornaments and collectibles by Radko in KMart as they are the exclusive dealers of such beautiful kind.   Or better yet, start shopping for gifts for your family, dear friends or simply for yourself.

Finances won’t be a challenge with the Kmart Layaway. Simply pick out the stuff that you want, bring them to the Layaway counter and make a downpayment.  Then make a payment every two weeks and once it is completed, you can take your stuff home. This will definitely bring you back those times when credit cards doesn’t exist.  And what’s more is, you won’t be worried about debts later on since you get what you really paid for.

How’s that for another bright idea from Mr. Bluelight?

Some of us mistakenly think that inorder for us to be healthy, we have to lose our weight.  And we have different techniques and or approach to weight loss.  Some of us follow fad diets – Atkins, Southbeach Diet and the Low Carb Diet to name a few.  Others prefer to pop diet pills like Orovo, Alli, Hydroxycut and others.  Although these methods are good for those who really needs to lose the excess pounds, healthy living doesn’t necessarily mean a constant battle of losing weight.

Healthy Living means making positive choices that enhance your personal physical, mental and spiritual health.  It is when you eat nutritiously, choosing a variety of foods from all of the food groups.  It is when you build a circle of social contacts to create a supportive environment of people who care for you and who respects you.  It is when you choose to stay physically active to keep your body strong, reduce stress, and improve your energy.  And lastly, it is when you put an end to other negative lifestyle practices.

We all know that a Ferrari is known for its superior racing car abilities.  But are you ready for a Ferrari that you can drive to the office, the mall, the beach – anywhere, everywhere?  The concept behind this 2009 Ferrari California is the hope that it will attract buyers new to the brand.  It is something that will raise eyebrows a degree or two since the waiting list for a new Ferrari is an average of 16 months.  We also know that US Ferarri dealers have habitually given precedence to previous owners.  Not only that, the pricing of this car will start at “about $200,000″ in the US.

This California embodies not only the superior Ferrari parts but there are also Ferrari firsts.  It is the first Ferrari with a V-8 engine mounted ahead of the cockpit.  Normally, the engine is bolted behind the seats.  The two-piece folding hard top cover is an element new to a car from Maranello.  This feature gives the California a fresh-air dimension.  Like any Ferrari, this car’s look is already a knock-out!

Now are you ready for your everyday Ferrari? Is it worth the price?  Oh well, I can start dreaming…

My Netflix movie – The Machinist has been waiting for us to watch it.  Although I have enough time to spare for it, TS on the other hand has been busy managing his websites.  Finally, we were able to sit down together in our couch with our pizza dinner in front of us.  I was the one who had our “jurassic” tv and the dvd ready with the hope that someday it will either be a Hi Def Television or a Home Theater projector.  After watching the Survivor episode that we missed last week, I was able to insert and play the movie.

The Machinist is an incredible achievement.  The plot is sharp, and carries with it the rarest of things in movies nowadays, a twist that doesn’t insult your intelligence. Christian Bale is amazing!  He intentionally lost more than 60 pounds to play his role as Trevor Reznik who is an insomiac factory worker.  He has not slept in a year and looks like a living skeleton. He spends his days as a souless drone in a machine shop (hence the title) and his nights with a whore (Jennifer Jason Leigh).  Things actually take a turn to the worse.  Trevor Reznik was framed for an accident at work, creepy ass cryptic post-it notes appear in his home, he becomes convinced his co workers are plotting his downfall, and starts to think his friendly neighborhood whore is in on it. He starts having horrid hallucinations.

The movie is riveting not only for its visuals, but in that it’s well paced.  It’s also riddled with amusing metaphors. The Machinist has an ending that provides a satisfactory, or at least a believable explanation for its mysteries and contradictions.

It is one of the few movies that I manage to finish without dozing in the middle of it.  TS always claim that I always sleep in every movie.  Butto my defense I say, that the limited video quality that a CRT tv can provide and a poor sound quality that I sometimes ended up putting the subtitles on accounts for my actions.  Therefore, It is one of our short-term goals to have a better Home Theatre System.  And if that will change my attention during movies, that remains to be seen.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008,  is Veteran’s Day!

It is a special moment for us to celebrate and remember the servicemen and women who once fought for liberty, who defended our nation and made this country the land of the free.  It is a time for us to give respect to these heroes living or dead for they have sacrificed a lot for us.  On this day, let’s take a few moments to thank the Veterans and light a candle for those serving our country around the world and in harm’s way.

You don’t need to be sentimental all day.  Coz starting November 9 ending Veteran’s Day – November 11, there’s a big annual sales event of the year happening – The Sears Veterans Day Sale.  I went on browsing online and checking out comfortable designs and styles.  I found this coat with wide colar and fitted waist.  I like it because it looks elegant for me and it looks like it won’t wear me.  They are giving away 60% off of all outerwear and sweaters for men and women.  That means it is the best time to buy it.  These good deals are not only limited to outerwear and sweaters, you will love the deals that you can find on clothing, tools, home appliances, and electronics.  So, what are you waiting for?  Mark your calendar coz Veteran’s Day is a holiday to remember!

Lately, I have been having another headache. Like my previous experience, I suspected that this is because of my eye grade. I seriously need an eye check-up so this will be over once and for all. During my last visit to my optometrist, I was told that I have astigmatism. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are a police officer by profession or your fashion style preference is the kind that gives you comfort and mobility while remaining smart, you need to know a place that carries a variety of tactical items from clothing, shoes, bags to accessories and gadgets.

Operator Tactical Pants.com is the place where you can find inventory items with just one click of a button. The site takes pride in selling the #1 brand of tactical in the world- 5.11 Tactical.  These products like the 5.11 Tactical Pants are built with durability, quality and value.  These are not your typical outdoor wear but the precision and detail of its design will definitely make the difference.

I loved receiving gifts, who wouldnt’?  But I also love giving them.  Seeing their excitement and smile as they unwrap your present makes you really feel good.  So for the past days, I have been on hunt for savings, clearances and promotions.  And I’ve never seen any promo bigger than Kmart Lay-Away.  We all know that Kmart has been known for good and reasonable prices but this program has definitely given us the chance to continue what we enjoy doing and that is to give love on Christmas day.

The mechanics is simple.  Choose which product or item that you want.  Take it to the Lay-Away Counter and make a down payment.  Make your payments every two weeks at your Kmart Store.  Once you have paid in full, you can take home your item with you.  Isn’t that a great way to avoid spending a lump sum of money since it is a good way to make incremental payments for larger purchases or gift items?

I’d dare say yes.  And I have started looking at gift ideas from their website for Travis.  And the Garmin Nuvi caught my eye.  Everytime I give TS a gift, I’d always like it to represent something.  This Garmin Nuvi Navigator would lead him back to me if he lost his way.  Kmart’s Lay-Away Program definitely comes at the right moment.  Check their website and see if this program is available in your area.

Happy shopping!