Arcadia, Florida

Greg had a meeting in Arcadia last Tuesday and fortunately I wasn't working the day after so I tag along. We stayed in the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel on Desoto Avenue just beside the new Walmart. Arcadia is a small town in Desoto County about 2 ½ hours drive from Jupiter, voted to be the best small town in the whole Florida. As to the criteria, I have no idea. Anyway, while Greg was in his meeting, I wandered about the neighborhood. I can tell that I will really like the place. I explored Main and Oak St., where you can find rows of antique shops just waiting to be discovered, and old Victorian houses that speak loudly of how rich the town was once. This is a very simple unassuming town and I am looking forward to being part of it. After Jupiter, Arcadia will be our next new home starting early December.

Panama City Beach condo rentals on VRBO

Florida is one great place you should visit. I spent the last 1 1/2 years in New England and then relocated to Florida in February of this year. Living in New England has introduced me to some great winter sports like skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing. I have enjoyed all those sports but sometimes the weather there could be really rude. While I enjoy winter sports, I also dread the cold. So when we relocated in this beautiful glitzy town by the beach in Jupiter, Florida, I found one of the best places to stay that is totally different from the weather I've been used to. Two different worlds , two different weathers and I both love it. A Mainer by heart and a Floridian by affinity is what makes of me now.

One thing for sure, Florida won't be called the Sunshine State for nothing. It is teeming with beautiful beaches, with white endless sands to frolic and of course the sun always shines if you want that exotic looking tan that you've been dreaming of.

Florida has many diverse points of interests. Whether you are looking for fun and adventure with your kids, Disney World offers family fun and adventures. Fishing, snorkeling and diving is enjoyable in the Keys, we did it on our wedding anniversary this year, and we have a great time. If you are into surfing, come to Miami, Jupiter or Juno or simply want to relax and sun bathe in a secluded resort, Florida has all that.

I could say that we have explored most of Florida but we've never been to the Panhandle. This Christmas, we are planning to see the beautiful City of Panama and have a taste of their pleasant climate, try fishing and water sports and just basically enjoy the season in this beautiful part of the State.

In Florida, accommodation is not a problem. Where expensive hotel accommodations are out of the question, there are so many affordable vacation houses, condos and villas you can choose from. It does not only offer you affordability, but one you can call a home away from home in resort community setting. And one thing that we always enjoy staying in a VRBO vacation rental is that with its fully equipped kitchen and the abundant marine life of Florida we can always cook for ourselves the meal we always wanted. We have always enjoyed staying in a villa and this time I have found this Panama City Beach condo rentals we can call home even for just a week. It is a great way to save money while enjoying the time of your life.

The secret of staying young

"The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age" -- Lucille Ball

While waiting for Greg to finish his medical consultation with his Doctor, I read that in a magazine. I just turned *2 last month. Well for those who don't have a clue, I offer a simple clue. It is past calendar days…wahhh. My workmates learned of my age at the day I was celebrating my birthday and they were astonished at how I managed to look younger than my age. I probably am the oldest in the group but definitely I could pass for the youngest, (ehem, in all modesty). Well, for one, I don't dress my age, if possible, avoid wearing clothes that look matronic. Second, I am petite and surely count if ever I choose clothes for younger people. I stay active most of the time and avoid greasy food as possible.

And according to Lucille Ball, lie about your age, and you will be young forever, haha. Good idea!

My Halloween Costume

Halloween is just around the corner, who would you want to be like this year?

Halloween is such a big event here in the US. Back where I came from, a predominantly Catholic country, it was considered a pagan celebration. Not anymore. Every year, businesses specially the major malls start hanging Halloween decorations as early as September along side the playing of Christmas Carols that serves as a reminder to shoppers to start shopping for the holidays. Call it a sales pitch, but it surely works. People started decorating houses and even adopted the scary spirit on Halloween. Halloween parties are now part of the annual celebration that used to be unheard of when I was growing up. At least, not in my part of the globe.

In Virac, since the Virac Ladies Circle started the Halloween trick or treat seven years ago for the Ladies' kids and nieces and nephews to enjoy and parade in their costumes around town, it continue through the years. I am glad I was instrumental to it. Some conservative Catholics opposed the idea but the kids surely had the greatest fun. At least they experience Halloween we never enjoyed as kids.

This year, were having a Halloween Party here in Jupiter and I want to be a witch. Choosing from big selections at Halloween Adventure, a witch best personifies the other side of me. I will come in my witchfull thinking attire and surprise my friends, they'd never seen me other than my usual predictable business attire. This will surely be an enjoyable Halloween Party. Get your Halloween costume at Halloween Adventure and be the character you've been dreaming about even just for a day. Happy Halloween everyone.

Make your own sprouts

Did you ever grow your own sprout?

It is very easy to sprout any vegetable, grains and beans at home. Sprouts are packed with enormous essential nutrients and minerals beneficial to your health. They can be added to salads, or adds zest to any dish you desire. I have enjoyed sprouting just about anything. I tried mung bean and lentils, both tastes good when eaten raw but I like lentils the most because I find it more convenient because I don't have to discard the cover unlike mung bean. You can sprout just about any seed: alfalfa, broccoli, raddish, cabbage, beans, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, corn, rice, wheat. All of them are packed with nutrients and beneficial to well being.

Start with your favorite seed. Start with ½ cup of beans or vegetable seed. Soak in water overnight. In a container lined with paper towels, rest the seeds and cover. Keep in dark place and rinse twice a day until it reached your desired length. On the last day, take it our in the sun to ecourage leaves to grow and develop gree pigments. Store in the fridge.

There you go, you now have sprouts. It is as easy as 1-2-3.

Have fun sprouting and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. Yummy!

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Rank 2

I have never really paid so much attention to my blog ranking. I know it is very important as far as opportunities are concern but I never really cared - until recently. I have been grabbing PPP opportunities lately and wonder why. So I stopped and looked at my ranking maybe it has something to do with it. Oh my Lord, someone is actually reading my blog. To my loyal readers, thank you so much for making me rank 2. And hey, someone also voted for me. Thank you, thank you. This blog is for you.

Let’s talk about cars

When it comes to cars, I am an idiot. I admit that I don't know anything about it not even operating it myself. It is men's turf that should better be left to them only. I was wrong!

When I bought my first car it is purely out of necessity. I decided I needed a pickup truck, so I called a friend to help me find a good one. When he said a particular brand is a good one, of course I believed him. So I got my first car without even knowing the efficiency, availability of parts, maintenance. I relied to someone to tell me its time to change oil. I still have that old car, in the Philippines of course, and I guess I will never know it as much as my new car now.

My husband bought me a new car. It is a 2009 Toyota Corolla. I love it and drive it like it's my baby. I made a conscious effort to change my mindset. I have to know every detail of my car. When and where to go for proper maintenance, and where to go for parts if I ever needed replacement. Ask me now, I am no longer a dummy.

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Shop ‘til you drop

What is in shopping that gives so much joy to women and gives so much sorrow to men? When women feel depressed one of the places they seek solace to is the mall. Men dreads to go to the mall, my husband included. He avoids the mall like a plague. He is not stingy, in fact he encourages me to shop 'til I drop but you can never expect him to be around while you shop or you will end up talking to the walls at home. Sigh!

So I called my friend Maricel and ask her if she wants to shop today and whoa, we're heading to the garden malls on Palm Beach Garden in a few minutes. Then I called my husband to tell him I am going shopping with a friend he said, "what a bright idea. I'm glad you found a shopping buddy, now, I'm finally free!"

Men, they are funny.

Happy Blogging

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