5 Things I Learned When Getting a Massage

My life revolves around family and work. In rare instances, I get to go out with friends. But most of the time I am in front of the computer working, tending over the kids, or looking over obligations that need to be done before another set of work piles up.  I am contended living this way, actually, I enjoy it (you could raise your eyebrows now).

I believe I have loads of obligations on my shoulders, so I have to constantly seek for that "balance".So what I do is to get myself a massage each week to feel renewed and strengthened, and boy it does its work well.  I have tried loads of establishments here offering their holy grail, from those small scale establishment to those offering their service for quite a hefty price. And here's what I learn from all this jumping-from-one-shop-to-another:

1. An expensive spa does not always guarantee good service. Everything will still boil down to that person working on you.

2. Going for those blind massage services is good, but sometimes they talk  a lot. This is not a problem if you're up for a nice conversation though.

3. Sanitation check: watch out for the linens!

4. A tip is necessary, because most of them are underpaid.

5. Always discuss with the masseuse about the type of massage you are up for. For me, I personally hate working on pressure points. So voice out your concern.

Caffeine Craze

The blog title is an irony of what I am going to discuss here.

Since the day I was diagnosed with Premature Ventricular Contraction, I had to limit my caffeine consumption. But its not as if I was delving on caffeine all my life. In fact, I could count with my fingers the numbers of times I drank coffee, soft drinks, tea, or anything with caffeine. 

If there's a case like "highly sensitive to caffeine", I should belong there because yesterday is another chronicle to the long list of events when I felt "not okey" because of caffeine. 

So it should be a regular day for fetching the kids not until I decided to grab a can of those readily available mocha mixes you'll find at the grocery store (no naming names here). I was already suffering from headache and nausea when my stupid self decided to grab something to drink again just to erase the thought that I drank something that's not good for me. Guess what I got? Milk Tea (another shot of caffeine!). 

I had to literally stop the urge to vom*t while we're at the mall last night. I had a bad sleep. My head's in a race.  Up to this morning, I have this terribly terrible headache. 

Preparations

My little boy's turning 5 next week! I've been thinking about how we're going to celebrate his day but so far, I was only able to finish working on the "souvenirs".

We could not decide the theme for his birthday. He adores Adventure Time but unsure if he's going to stick with it.

I plan to hold a simple gathering at his school and probably a weekend lunch with family and relatives at home. But first, I really have to set the theme.

Adventure Time?
High 5?
Avengers?
Barnyard?

Hey!

I'm still here!

Funny thing with blogging is that I usually resort to it in times I feel down, or in times like this when I have to undergo some sort of "reflection". Hey, life isn't that bad nowadays, in fact, everything is doing good. But then again, I'm looking for a "spark". Argh. Feels like I could do with a little perk-me-up but unsure of what I really want, or need.

Paid Vs Free AVG Antivirus Software

We all love free stuffs. From candy bars to softwares, we love getting them at no cost. But as good as it gets, could you really trust these free stuffs?   After all, it is scary to rely on something good when we could get the best. So to help you understand whether free AVG antivirus software is better than the paid version, we’ll give a quick rundown of facts here.

Paid AVG antivirus software is the best option for most users because of their extended set of options. Going for paid version will help save your neck from any trouble because they give better detection and elimination of computer viruses. Free apps may provide good anti spyware ability, but paying the software will give you an increased protection through various services like web shield, email scanner, behavioral analysis, and a lot more. These are exactly what you will miss from the free version.

Free software will fail to give you the privilege of calling a service customer support in case anything went wrong. If you need a help about running the program or if you need to disinfect your unit, you won’t have anyone to call for help. Most free applications would give free support from an online forum but this is not enough. On the other hand, the AVG also gives $50 per call cost for a phone support service. The drawback is, such amount is higher compared to the cost of AVG antivirus paid version.

Furthermore, free apps present less malware signature updates compared to paid products. This opens a window for brand-new infections to feast on your unit. Most free applications would only give you the privilege of updating their signature databases one time each year. This is just like leaving your computer unit naked to all the viruses that could take an attack.

Free softwares provide lesser scanning advantages compared to paid version. For example, the paid version of an antivirus program might scan http traffic to see web-borne problems just before they hit your system but the free version cannot do this. What is most annoying is that most free programs give you stuffs you do not really like. The AVG often gives unnecessary social networking toolbars. Free apps might also repeatedly persuade you to buy something.

So learn to balance which is better— the free or the paid version? If you have the money, then a paid version is always the better choice. But if you are running low in cash then settle on a meager protection that the free software provides. Either way, there is no risk involve—just benefits.

How's your summer?

When April came, I was very excited to go to the beach. Ironically, I was only able to do so for a couple of times this summer. 

May came with enthusiasm to do something great, but I don't want to think that the opposite is what is really happening now. Two weeks to go before summer ends, I'm still hoping for the best. 

For a Friend

I never expected this. We both thought we'll grow old together. But I understand your decision. If its what will make you and the kids happy, then go. I am confident that you will be able to push through.

So, Cebu it is! I'll be looking for more Cebu-bound travels in the next years to come. The kids will definitely love the idea. But for now, remember to always find happiness in your heart. :)