Katrina Lost

Jason is an accomplished do-it-yourselfer. He has plenty of projects under his belt including the remodeling of their bedroom and bath, the construction of his study desk, and the continuing maintenance of his classic 1965 Shelby GT-350 that was designed by Caroll Shelby, the race version of the hugely successful 1965 Mustang. The last work he did on the white with blue pinstripes pony car was the headlamps, tweaking the fuses and switches to get them working properly. This led him to thinking about the kitchen lighting his wife has been asking, perhaps “nagging” is a better term, him to redesign.

After spending quite a time looking for ideas on the Internet and buying several magazines on kitchen decorating, he was able to come up with a good plan to completely refurbish the lights and lamps in their kitchen. He sketched a draft of the planned layout of the lights, the kind of lights, and the wiring, which he showed to an electrical engineer recommended by a friend. The engineer approved the plans but advised Jason to check with the local government as they might require a permit for his planned work.

Indeed, a permit was required as the work is rather extensive. Jason submitted the necessary papers and payment, secured the permit, and after ordering his materials on the Internet, began tearing down the existing lights and wires and will soon enjoy, along with his wife, a pleasant, inviting, and charming kitchen.

Winter is fast approaching and I am very excited. I love the cold weather, I love wearing layers of clothes just to stay warm, and I love snow. Nothing could beat the sight of a street covered in white snow, rivers frozen like crystal in the ground and trees with snowy specks. I also enjoy staying indoors during this season, sipping hot chocolate with mini marshmallow, and lying curled up in a blanket in front of the fireplace. Just the thought of it can bring a lot of pleasant and heart warming memories.

So to ensure that I will have the chance to enjoy winter as I always do every year, I need to check the fireplace and the chimney if they are still in good working condition. What I hate about this part is that I have to hire some of the amateurs in town to check it for me. I once heard of a Dallas Chimney sweep service, too bad I don’t live in Texas. Anyway, I cannot let a small glitch ruin my favorite season, so I am waiting for my friends to call because I asked them to help me ask around or to phone their relatives if they know people who could do this job. I stand corrected, people who can do an excellent job. You see, I cannot afford to screw up my winter.

I don’t know what it is about me but strange things always happen to me. I am no Nancy Drew but I do manage to always run into unusual things and situations. Like the time I discovered that my brother’s girlfriend was also going out with another boy in town or the time when I accidentally saw a missing dog tied in the backyard of my next door neighbor. And now, I discovered that the father of the baby I was baby sitting was a former political prisoner in his native country.

It was just an accident that I have known about it. I overheard my bosses, the parents of the baby, discussing the pros and cons of getting political evacuation insurance. The concept was new to me so when the woman of the house and I were alone in the living room I politely asked her what it was. She explained it to me and that was when the subject of her husband being a political prisoner surfaced. She told me how hard their life was in their home country and I feel sorry for them. I know that I could never identify with their struggle but I really admired the way they stuck with their principles and the way they stood up for what is true regardless of the consequences. I guess it was strange because I didn’t know that I already had a personal encounter with a hero.

I have been eyeing this guy in my gym for several months now. He is really cute and appears to be rather nice. We used to just exchange small talks and pleasantries whenever we bumped into each other, until yesterday. Yesterday we really had the chance to talk, while waiting for our gym instructor, and we found out that we really have a lot of things in common. Next thing you know, he was asking me out on a date; and I was accepting his invitation.

So today I am here alone in my room, excited as a kid in a carnival, carefully selecting the perfect outfit for my date tonight. I tried on this deep burgundy dress with halter top and a skirt that flows down below my knees. But when I looked in the mirror I noticed that there was something missing; a piece of stunning fashion accessory. So I took out my gorgeous Gucci gold belt and the result was pretty amazing. It is really a mystery to me how one piece of accessory could make an outfit appear to be carefully put together.

If my date will turn out to be as perfect as my look tonight, then I sure am in for a treat.

I am a neat freak. I can’t stand dirt, grime and clutter. The thought of dust, unmade beds or unorganized things can keep me awake at night. In my house everything has a place and everything is in place.

My friends used to tease me about it but lately they learned to appreciate my house because according to them they feel a sense of calmness here unlike in their respective chaotic houses. And today, instead of them teasing me, they requested that I give them tips on how to organize their things and keep their house clean. I told them to invest on materials and furniture that will help them sort and keep their things in place. Like boxes, magazine racks and my favorite “organizer” so to speak, the bench with shoe storage. I showed them this bench in our entryway and they were surprised because all the while they thought that it was just a place to sit. I might have sounded like a salesman, but I told them that for me having the storage bench was a necessity considering that it will help them organize their home and avoid clutter; not to mention that you could really sit on it.

I am a nature lover and I love spending a lot of time outdoors. I love the feeling of the warm sun in my face and the cool and gentle breeze of the wind on my skin. But although I enjoy the daytime, nothing beats the solitude of the outdoors at night. The dark sky with diamond stars; I love stargazing. I think it is such a treat for the soul.

Believe me I will feel incomplete if I don’t spend at least a few hours outside at night. That is why I used to detest wintertime. The cold weather was a hindrance to my constant search for peace and it kept me away from my stars. But that was before, before my ever reliable best friend gave his surprise Christmas gift for me in advance last year.

You see my best friend is an excellent architect and last fall he showed me several outdoor fireplace plans that he prepared. Then he asked me to choose the design I wanted; the one that he will built for me. He knew my issue with cold weather and staying indoors and he gave me the perfect solution. A fireplace outdoors! So last winter, for the first time in many years I was able to gaze at my precious stars without freezing to death. Thanks to my ever thoughtful and wonderful best friend.

Managers and owners of business enterprises would normally want to know every single thing about their operations. In fact, they spend substantial amounts of money to achieve this end. Computer mainframes are installed with terminals at various points so that each transaction can be monitored and stored and analyzed in a central database which can be accessed at any time. Up-to-the-minute information is given a premium in this competitive world of business.

The latest in information is vitally important not just for financial institutions, companies engaged in research and development, or IT companies. It is equally important for businesses that manage a fleet of cars, vans, and trucks relative to their operations. Just as the stock broker needs to know the latest developments about a particular business institution or a specific industry, the fleet manager also needs to know the latest news about each and every vehicle under his supervision. He needs to know where they are, if they are running or idling at the moment, and, if they are running, how fast they are traveling.

This type of asset tracking is now available thanks to the Global Positioning System (GPS), certain electronic gadgets that could be mounted on the vehicles, and computer programs that collates and manages data gathered from such gadgets. With the information provided by this system, life is much easier for the fleet manager.

I was with my younger cousins when my aunt and uncle asked me to watch over their two lovely daughters for a week as they enjoy their vacation together. We were enjoying the first few days as I prepared some activities for them. We had fun activities such as playing in the park, watching movies and the like. On the third day, I decided to let them join me as we were cooking shrimp for their lunch. Tricia and Phoebe really enjoyed the fried shrimp we had together with fries and mango juice.

But after a few minutes, Tricia started to feel sick. She was feeling itchy and her temperature started to increase. I was already panicking but I was able to call emergency and rush her to the hospital. In the hospital, the doctor said that she had allergic reactions with the food that she ate. The allergic reaction has caused other difficulties for her such as breathing. The problem is that the hospital was asking for an initial deposit for the room and other charges. I did not have enough money. I decided to resort to the cash advance loans that were advertised in the internet. I was not sure but then I thought it was worth a try. The following day I was able to withdraw the amount I needed. Tricia was admitted to the hospital for further findings. The doctor was relieved that I admitted her immediately otherwise other complications may have occurred. Her parents went back and thanked me for doing the right thing.

Practically speaking, money is very important in our society. It is the key for us to get our needs and our wants. As much as we don’t want money to be the only thing we desire, it is still normal for us to earn it. It is already given that a lot of people are suffering from poverty because of the lack of money. Whatever the reason may be, there are still a hundred ways why money should never be a problem.

The important thing that should be considered is how do you manage your money? Once people start earning, they also start to be blinded about what money can do that they tend to over use it. You should always remember and learn how to budget your money. Know where it goes and think well before you use it. When you get the hang of managing your finances that is the time you can invest and start a business. There are different ways and fields which you can venture a business. You just have to pick the right one for you. Having a business is not always easy but having some guts and knowledge about money will keep you in track. Make sure you know all the aspects of the business you want. Never haste in earning a lot of money because it is helpful to start from small investments. In no time, money will not be your problem anymore.

I just graduated from college and now I have my first job. The transition from getting money from my parents to earning my own money was something I am still dealing with. At first I thought that having a job and earning money was an easy thing to handle but then I was wrong. I realized that when my mom stopped giving me money for my needs there a whole of things I have to consider. I suddenly felt the weight of responsibility. One of the primary concerns that I started to think about is my financial responsibilities. I had to budget the money that I am earning so that I can support my needs and at least some of my wants. The first few weeks was tough because I was undergoing a lot of adjustments as I was used to the idea that mom will pay for everything.

I was eager to find ways so that I can deal with the changes. I searched for tips about budgeting that would help me become alert with my money. I found a site where I was able to read articles about personal finance. It was really very helpful because within a month I was able to manage my salary and be able to pay my financial responsibilities. I am now even able to save a part of it for my leisure and future use.