Like what my daughter says, shopping indeed can make someone happy. Of course, it’s not true to everyone, but it’s true to me. Actually, I’m a great fan of it. But, I’m holding back because I don’t want to waste hubby’s effort. He is the only one working for the family, he opt for me to be a plain housewife. In the end, I find it difficult to spend his hard-earned money for myself.

However, yesterday I wasn’t able to stop myself from getting two sandals. I’m so happy while the barcode scanner is doing their job reading the labels of my footwear. Then, I feel guilty afterward. Good thing I rationalize it by thinking I really need two because my heels are already killing me. The fun did not end there because he takes me out for a dinner. After having five kids, I could not remember a time we had dinner like this. I really had so much fun with my new footwear and yummy dinner.

Growing old is never easy for me. I should not whine about it because it’s my fault for not being health conscious on my younger years, but hey it is really difficult. When I turned 50 I can feel different types of aches; headaches, body ache and joint ache. I became very sensitive to the chores. Doing those things can easily trigger those aches that I feel. That’s why I have to be very careful so not to suffer in the end.

Before, I used to sweep the falling debris in our yard. But, I can’t easily do that now because my back hurts whenever I bow down. I’m really begging my family members to buy me redmax blower. I no longer need to bow down or exert effort in cleaning my yard. It would also benefit them because they won’t be hearing my complaints after. It’s a win-win situation for all of us. Hopefully they can also see that.

They say it’s good to have more choices to go with, instead of just one thing that we have to stick with no matter what. However, a new study comes to show that, where options are concerned, having too many is actually detrimental to us. Having too much choice often leads to depression and feelings of uncertainty because we can’t tell anymore if we’ve made the right choice or not.

From television channels to the types of milk or fruit available in supermarkets, the sheer amount of variants is overwhelming. In fact, there are so many things to choose from that we’re torn by uncertainty and doubts as to whether we made the right choice or not, researchers say. At the same time, while we’re focusing on picking the right thing for us, we’re actually losing sight of what could be good for society, as we become increasingly selfish.

People can become paralyzed by too much variety and wracked with uncertainty and regret about whether they have made the right decision. Ultimately they can be less satisfied by the choices they have made. The study believes that the problem is that when you have too much choice, you become obsessed about what your decision will say about you. Then when you have made the choice you worry that it is wrong. Choice can also foster selfishness and a lack of empathy because it can focus people on their own preferences and on themselves at the expense of what is good for society as a whole. Read the rest of this entry »

My kids keep on bugging me whenever I turn on my computer. They instantly compete who will use it next even though I’m still doing something. I have to give way for the two of them to avoid conflict. They love to fight with each other especially with computer.

Hubby said it’s much better to buy another one so they will stop clashing. But, I don’t think it’s a good idea because we don’t have that much as of the moment. Plus, my hunch is telling me that my eldest will leave her laptop to us. I’ve heard she and her husband are planning to buy new laptops when they will leave the country. If that happens that is already two additional devices here. So, my younger no longer needs to fight for the right to use a computer. But, let’s just wait and see if that will happen. If not, then we’ll have to buy another device.

My daughter and I have been talking a lot since she arrived here last Thursday. It’s been three months since the last time I saw her and I really missed her a lot. I felt there’s a lot of catching up to do and that’s what I’m doing. Our topics are endless from her childhood to our present experiences.

Well, I also showed her some of her stationery collections during her elementary and high school days. She’s supposed to use these beautiful and perfumy papers to write love letters and friendly letters, but it remains intact for years. It’s good I showed it to her because she said she can make use of it in the future. I’m not sure what for, but I hope she will use it because she’s been keeping them for years. I also don’t want to see those things go to waste that’s why I also keep them and wait for her to decide.

For many the drive for leadership is intuitive, something they are simply born with. They know how to inspire trust from those around them. Others may try to learn the characteristics of leadership by issuing orders and striving to be the best at what they do. But this does not necessarily imply effective leadership.

Leadership requires an understanding of the greater goals or purpose, as well as trust and example setting. As children, then natural leaders will be those who assume initiative whenever the opportunity arises. They will involve themselves in organizing local events for example, come up with ideas for fund raising, and are generally and helpfully creative.

Natural born leaders know how to make the best of what is around them, recognizing the skills of their peers and applying them in an effective and productive way. Such leaders will not necessarily have the best skill set of those around them, but will enable others to realize their potential and contribute more meaningfully to the whole.