Feb
08
2010
The other day, we managed to get a free tissue box cover through a lucky draw at the shopping complex near our place. It’s one of those usual tissue box cover that I wouldn’t use anyway. These days, tissue boxes look a lot better in various designs and colors that you don’t really want a cover for them. Some tissue boxes even have cartoon characters on them that there is really no point in covering them up.
Having said that though, I came across this tissue box cover recently while browsing Amazon.
It’s quite interesting, isn’t it? Would you get it for your home?
Feb
08
2010
With so many diet pills available in the market these days, which is the best for you? In actual fact, you do need to read the ingredients present in these pills in order to find out what it would do to make you lose weight.
Apart from that, you also need to check if they are safe for consumption and whether they would be any side effects. Different pills use different ingredients in their products such as glucomannan, razberri, ginger and a wide range of other plant extracts. Therefore, you have to be careful when you are choosing a diet pill and ensure that it is safe, effective and suitable for your needs.
Feb
08
2010
My husband has a friend who has been living together with his girlfriend for over 5 years. These days, living together is no big deal and everybody is fine with it. But if you are in a permanent relationship and is already living together, does it mean marriage isn’t necessary?
5 years is a long time. Many couples split up even before a year is up. So, if a relationship makes it past 5 years and the couple isn’t even married, I think they are most probably meant to be together. After all, if you are not married, it is doubly easy to walk out the door the moment you feel things are not quite right.
Some people have this belief that if things aren’t broken, why fix it? So, similarly, my husband’s friend has said that if they are happy, why the need to get married? They certainly don’t need a marriage certificate in order to lead a happy life.
Of course, I think it is a personal choice. Marriage doesn’t offer guarantees and couples living together can be just as happy as married ones. But still, some people are of the opinion that living together doesn’t have that same level of commitment as a marriage. Marriage signifies a lifetime commitment being made with vows taken and all. But living together is merely an arrangement that doesn’t have that stamp of permanence the way marriage does.
Personally, I think it no longer matters which path you take. Times have changed and divorce rates are so high these days. Marriage doesn’t really mean people would be committed for life either. So, what difference does it really make, right?
Feb
08
2010
With the economy still being a little slow, jobs are hard to come by. Many people can spend months looking for employment without success. In the meantime, the stress builds up because these people still need to eat and feed their families.
It’s sad but you still need to take the initiative to look for a job and not give up. Whether you are looking for jobs in New York or other cities, you still need to keep a positive mind and perform your best during interviews. If you stay positive and remain confident, then it is only a matter of time that you will be able to get out of the difficulties that you are currently in.
Feb
08
2010
I always get asked this question a lot: When are you going to have a second one? I have one son now and he is already 4.5. People always have this thinking that once your first kid reaches a certain age, then it’s time to crank up the production line and have another addition to the family.
Of course, I have to agree that the more, the merrier. If you can really put in the effort to be a good parent, then I think having a bunch of kids is a great idea. Personally, I think having 2 kids is ideal. Even my mom-in-law thinks so. She is always pestering my husband to hasten the process of having another baby.
But the more I think about it, the more hesitant I feel. After having one child, I know what it requires to look after another baby. And I just don’t feel I would be able to cope. It is the emotional support that you need to give to the child to ensure she grows up happy, confident and secure. These days, bringing up a child is no longer just about feeding and schooling her. It involves a lot of mental work as well in the sense that you need to give her all the love she can get and understand her before you start screaming on top of your lungs.
And if you have another one, you still need to take care of the first. How you divide your time and attention is also another issue. Of course, people always tell me that once you have the second kid, everything will come naturally. Just like how it was when you had your first. You do the best that you can and somehow, things will turn out alright.
Well, I suppose so. But still, the feelings of fear and uncertainty are still hard to shake off. I don’t think I dare to try because once you fall pregnant, there is no turning back. You just need to zoom ahead, for better or worse!
Feb
08
2010
I remember that when I was carrying my son, I was given some prenatal vitamins to take. During regular check-ups, the doctor would ensure that everything is progressing well, including my health.
After all, the health of the mother is important to ensure that the baby she is carrying is also growing normally with adequate nutrients. This is to minimize any problems during pregnancy, delivery and post-natal care. If everything is well, then it is also easier on both the mother and baby after delivery. The mother will be able to take care of her baby easily and the bonding process can then immediately begin.
Feb
07
2010
One of my sisters-in-law is still unmarried. She is way past 40 and I think her chances of finding someone to spend the rest of her life with is practically nil. She is independent-minded and she does not tolerate nonsense from people.
Friends and relatives used to tell her not to be too choosy. And I think to stop being too picky is always one of the most common advices given to single women who are way past marriageable age.
Sometimes, I too am guilty of giving this advice to women who are single. It seems like a simple thing to say - don’t be too choosy. But if you think deeper, it certainly doesn’t seem like good advice. Because if you ask someone not too be too choosy, isn’t it the same as asking them to lower their standards? So, does this mean that women who can’t find a mate setting incredibly high standards?
I think most women actually don’t set ridiculous standards that makes it impossible to find a guy that conforms to those criterias. And if they don’t, I don’t think it is so simple as lowering their standards will get them a man. After all, if you want certain basic things in a life partner, and you end up settling for someone who is lacking, there are bound to be problems in your relationship later on, if you can’t accept him for who he is.
So, on second thoughts, I think don’t be so choosy might not be great advice to single women after all. It seems like common sense to be less picky, but that may not get you a happy ending down the road. What’s the use of getting a man by being less choosy if you are not going to be happy, right?
