Stories In Life

Happy New Year everyone!

adminchari — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:21:34 +0000

Happy New Year everyone! I know it’s a little late, but it’s better than not saying at all. I got a little busy with the holidays plus, I’m also on duty. I was not able to snatch a little time to update this blog. Anyway, now it’s a new year, I decided to do a little house make over. I toss the old cabinet and bought a new one as well as a shoe rack. Then, I also cleaned our closet and remove all the unnecessary and unused clothes.

After doing that, I noticed some of our wires are cluttered in the floor, which looks so messy. I didn’t notice those before as I’m really busy. But, now that I discovered it, I can’t get it out of my mind. For that matter, I asked hubby to buy wire covers. Cable protectors are a simple and effective cable management and protection solution that can be used at home, in the office or on most job sites. Cable covers provide protection to valuable cables, hoses and wires, reduce tripping hazards, while keeping floor cables neatly concealed. Regardless of the type of installation needed, the traffic volume, or the budget, cable protectors are a great option in keeping the cables and wires in good condition.

beauty within you

adminchari — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:04:04 +0000

Do you know that you are a unique person with a special kind of God gifted beauty which no other person possesses. That beauty is something very personal and individual. You must acknowledge that “hidden” beauty within you to know your own worth as a beautiful person.

Beauty is something which can neither be measured by any scale nor can be described in words. It’s an impression which one leaves on others and that impression is the true reflection of many fine characteristics of one’s own personality. We call it “inner beauty”. I have devoted a full Section of my site to “Beauty and Wellness” articles.

If in doubt about your beauty, you may be suffering from some kind of inferiority complex thus badly affecting your professional and family life. Don’t let the negative forces to ruin your life. Be confident about yourself.

Look straight in the mirror and say with full confidence “I am beautiful”. Wait and let the mirror say “you are beautiful”. On your way to job, shopping or social engagements, keep repeating “I am beautiful” and let others say “you are beautiful”. Your eyes, ears, nose, lips and even the pores of your skin must say “I am beautiful”. This type of confidence about your own beauty will leave no option to others but to admit that you are beautiful.

Why now start a new life as a self-confident beautiful person and achieve success in every sphere of your life. You are no doubt a beautiful person. Say YES!

while watching Discovery Channel

adminchari — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:11:52 +0000

Now I am watching television while surfing the web. Fortunately, I’m tune in Discovery channel’s “Factory made.” Well, it’s not all the time I get to know the process of making a foam mattress. This ordinary and mostly use item doesn’t get much attention. That’s why I feel good whenever I watch something like this. At least I know how it’s made.

Anyhow, I’ll continue watching the rest of the program. Good thing, its advertisement time I was able to write this small post until it resumes. Afterward, I’ll cook some dinner. Hopefully, I can get back here to continue updating this blog.

choosing the ironing board to buy

adminchari — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:52:43 +0000

Ironing is one of the many household functions that people usually find overwhelming. It is the task of removing wrinkles from clothes (such as shirts, pants or trousers, and skirts) with the use of a heated tool, called an “iron” (modern designs that are available nowadays, however, are no longer made of iron).

Another ironing tool that goes with the iron is the ironing board. This is where most ironing is done, and it is generally a portable, narrow-padded board with a heat resistant top and supports that can usually be folded up.

Ironing boards are just as important in ironing as the iron. A good ironing boards can add to your convenience, making the seemingly difficult task of ironing a bearable one. It is therefore important that you choose an ironing board that would best suit your needs, and the following general guidelines will be able to help you by identifying the things that you should look for when choosing the ironing board to buy.

Size - if possible, choose the widest ironing board that you can find for a more effective ironing. A full-size ironing board is one that is at least 4 feet long and 12 to 18 inches wide.
Height - most people prefer to do their ironing while standing up. Standing up for a long time, however, could result to back strain. To minimize this, it is recommended that the ironing board should at least rise to about your hip level.
Mobility - another thing to consider when choosing an ironing board is the available space in your home. In general, there are 2 types of ironing board – the built-in and the portable.

Built-in ironing boards - as the name implies, these boards are ‘built-in’, usually into a drawer or a wall cabinet.
Portable ironing boards - also called tabletop, these boards can be set up from one place to another, allowing you to do your ironing wherever you choose. They are also ideal for people who have limited spaces in their homes.

somewhat their pastime in Kish Iran

adminchari — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:39:30 +0000

Two of my roomies here in Kish, Iran are smokers. Puffing cigarette is somewhat their pastime. In fact, they can finish at least one box of Esse cigarette in a day that has become their trademark. I would love to leave them something to remember me like a box of cigar. Sadly, I don’t have one with me because I left everything back home. I didn’t know that I would meet lovely people that I will learn to love.

Tomorrow, I will leave them and it’s uncertain when we will meet again. I’m still unsure what to give them as a remembrance. Hubby said to give anything I can find, which is not too personal. But, I guess it is better that way other than not having something. Although I’m sure both of them will be happy to get a cigar in a humidor.

hopefully I can grab the discount

adminchari — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:18:49 +0000

It was my fault why hubby’s north face backpack was damaged. It was August of this year that I decided to wash the bag. It’s been four years since it was bought, with all the wear and tear it’s inevitable that dirt accumulates. So, it’s logical to clean it before using again. But, I can’t find the care instruction so I clean it unknowing the right way, which resulted in damage interior. Good thing, the exterior is still in good condition.

However, the damage interior makes hubby feel sad. That bag is expensive and has great sentimental value because it was his first ever north face bag that’s why I’m planning to give him another one. I’m already looking for different north face backpacks in the internet where I find huge discounts on different models. I even find tote bags, which really suits me. Hopefully, I will be able to grab the discount by the time I’m ready to buy the bag.

Choosing the Right Art for your Home

adminchari — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:07:42 +0000

Buying art for your home is one that should be enjoyable and never ending. Ideally, you should really relate emotionally to the artist’s vision and it should be an easy compliment of your own sense of style. Online you will find a wide selection of artwork in many different mediums and produced by famous artists at bargain prices. Get a feel for what you like and what compliments your home.

There is not one right answer for what style to go with. Art is by its very nature, subjective to the beholder. Ask yourself what you lean to the most, whether it is classical, contemporary, graphic, seascapes, or landscapes. Also, you don’t need to have the same theme in every room of the house or even in one room. You can make walls of a particular theme. Just work on the feeling and ambience that you are looking for. How you display your art is as important as the art itself. Here are a few interesting ways to frame a piece of art:

Shadow box: The depth really gives the artwork importance and can highlight a very small piece by making it look larger. This is a very popular medium and is used a lot to display awards for retiring military officers for example.
Un-mitered corners: In this case the frame is built as one piece as opposed to assembled from 4 separate pieces and gives a sense of elegance with its rounded edges.
Linen matt: This is a more formal presentation which gives a canvas a very traditional look. It works very well for oil paintings.
A gold filet between the picture and the matt highlights the picture and gives it added emphasis. It also ties in well with a gold frame.
Matting with multiple layers and bevels: This provides wonderful dimension to a piece of art and gives a very romantic look – especially to black and white photography.
No frame at all: A popular look is to leave the board or canvas unframed. The look is casual and eclectic, allowing the texture of the painting to stand out.

Finally, don’t just limit the choices for artwork to paint on canvas; there are many interesting mediums available such as silk and wood that adds intrigue and uniqueness to a space as well as many three dimensional wall sculptures that can add character and depth.

it gives us hope

adminchari — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:40:41 +0000

After a year of dropping from school, brother is still uncertain what he wanted to do with his life. He is just doing what he thinks is enjoyable even if it jeopardizing his future. That’s why mom and dad is keeping close eyes on his actions and continually reminding him that he needs to seriously consider his life ahead. I’m also advising him to find something he likes doing other than the unimportant matters.

From what I noticed, he likes cooking and baking so I encourage him to consider taking up culinary arts. Well, he is not showing any negative reactions to my suggestion. In fact, he is showing interest with it, which is giving us hope. If he succeeds in this course, he can then apply to one of the Pastry/Baker Chef Jobs. That’s how I envision his future will be in this situation. But, he is still the captain of his life so he will be the one making choices. All I hope is the betterment of his future whatever he will become.

scouring the web for new DSLR camera

adminchari — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:51:55 +0000

Since I assume the ownership of the D90 Nikon SLR camera, hubby is on the hunt of a new one again. To make the story short, he turned it over to me. Now, he doesn’t want to use it without my permission. It’s not like I won’t let him, he just doesn’t want to upset me by taking my things without me knowing it. No matter how I try convincing him to use it to his heart’s content, he doesn’t listen. That’s the reason I’m planning on giving him a new camera for Christmas.

While scouring the web, I found the canon eos rebel t1i 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit – 0.71″-2.17″ at an affordable price. But, I still have to observe whether or not he likes to have this one or not. Although I’m pretty sure he likes to have an SLR. I’m just unsure what model or brand he prefers. That I will discretely uncover in the next couple of days.

Culinary Skills, Improving it

adminchari — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:35:34 +0000

It is gradually more important for food manufacturers to utilize both culinary professionals and food scientists in their Research and Development efforts, else we are heading towards a society where there won’t be any good food to eat. Food flavors can be either added to foods or developed during cooking processes. However, processes used in the kitchen usually produce different results than those in manufacturing.

Culinary professionals can help scientists envision fine restaurant food presentations, which can then be taken and duplicated on a large scale through flavor and/or process technology. Although working together can be challenging, food scientists and culinary professionals can benefit from learning each other’s perspectives on product development. Language/terminology differences can create communication gaps as are often the case when people in different disciplines work together.

Matthew Walter, corporate chef at a flavor and ingredient house, says, “To work with manufactured food, a chef does not need to become a food technologist, but does need to understand the ingredients and the parameters within which they are working. When both the culinary and technical views come together, the highest quality product results.” Walters also adds that it is definitely possible to have fine restaurant-quality manufactured food. “Anything can be done for a cost, and while cost has traditionally been the biggest inhibitor of high quality, people are willing to pay for good food,” he adds.

Some feel that a smaller setting can be a friendlier atmosphere for a combination culinary/food science developed product. The larger the company, the more challenging it can be for the two disciplines to work together. Developing a product with fewer people allows everyone to wear more hats and it may be easier for the group to collaborate. People tend to be more specialized in larger companies with each person providing a specific contribution to a product before handing it off to someone else.

Although it is still not extremely common to have personnel from these two differing disciplines working together, the end product is often superior and more quickly developed when scientists and culinary experts put their heads together. This combination of talents creates a synergy that helps the product development team cover all its bases.