Category Archives: For Information

Of Christmas Parties and Eating

Posted on November 25, 2008 by greenbucks| 2 Comments

Christmas means different things to different people.

For children, it means getting gifts: new toys, new gadgets, new clothes and sometimes even cash.

For adults, Christmas means clearing up the social calendar as early as possible to be able to say “yes” to the different parties which mean socializing with friends, eating a lot of scrumptious and carefully prepared food and drinking different kinds of beverages meant for each special dish being served.

Diet? This is a word that is forgotten for the time being. After all the merriment, eating and drinking are done, then it is time to look for different kinds of physical exercises and training, alli reviews and toning down to get back into shape.

So has your pre-Christmas calendar been filled yet?

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Poinsettia

Posted on November 24, 2008 by greenbucks| 8 Comments

Saturday mid-afternoon till early evening was spent at the Greenhills Shopping Center because my work schedule was not full. This week’s Weekly Question was even thought of while we were here.

Shopping is at its best here, with high-end goods as well as bargain goods to be had. The high-end shops sell expensive clothes, shoes, gadgets and toys.

The bargain section sells inexpensive and imitation shoes, bags and clothes. There are also lots of gift items from toys to household items like ceramics, laundry hamper, furniture, and food to mobile phones and knick-knacks related to Christmas.

Shopping haven really.

Here is a photo of a store selling poinsettia plants. Hmm…these really brighten up the day with the bright colors:

Have a great week to you all 🙂

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Gift-Giving

Posted on November 24, 2008 by greenbucks| 7 Comments

Christmas is fast approaching and everyone is almost starting to feel the frenzy.

From the home decorations to shopping for gifts to preparing the holiday calendar to squeeze in all the holiday parties that will be scheduled for the coming month.

The Weekly Question was conceptualized last Saturday as we were doing some rounds at the Greenhills Shopping Center.

We were looking at some items as possible gifts for the kids. Yes, we do not surprise them, we ask them what they want.

The younger ones were still undecided but I think they want a bike. My eldest daughter wants to have a new compact flash for her mobile phone for memory enhancement. She has been asking for this for months so she decided to just ask for it as a Christmas gift so we can finally give it to her 😀

So now I ask:

What kinds of gifts do you give to your loved ones during Christmas? How do you choose what to give?

My answer:

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The Nights are Getting Longer and Colder

Posted on November 8, 2008 by greenbucks| 1 Comment

November has just started but we are experiencing unusually cool weather here in our otherwise hot and humid country.

Rains have been coming for the past several weeks. The seedlings we have planted have been benefiting from these although elsewhere these rains meant bad news.

The days are getting shorter because the afternoons are getting darker earlier than usual.

It is quite difficult to wake up at the usual hour, which is 5:00am because it is still dark and chilly. Sleep seems to call upon people to stay in bed longer.

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on November 3, 2008 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

Oh yes, ’tis the season to shop till you drop. With just a few weeks before Christmas, everyone is rushing to do some shopping to make it in time for the holidays just waiting around the corner.

‘Tis the season too to try to earn something extra. Businesses are alive now more than ever as excitement among shoppers and consumers build its momentum as the day gets nearer.

If one loves to shop, there are those who would rather be on the other end, doing business.

There are many different business opportunities that abound during the season where generosity becomes a second name: wholesale fashion jewelry, clothes, toys, food, and gadgets.

Food for one is a good idea. Why? Well, it is sometimes better to give food, as long as these are delicious, than give knick-knacks that will gather dust after a few weeks.

Speaking of knick-knacks, these are exactly what the young people would rather receive. Bags, accessories, tech gadgets, and things that will keep little hands busy, the young people love those. So for the business-minded, what better way to earn more but by engaging in a business while everyone is on a shopping mode.

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