Archive for March, 2010

Whenever I hear about the disturbances in Israel over the news I cannot help but feel sorry for the country. Israel is one of the countries which has the most enriching culture – being a a center of the three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Abraham, Moses, Ishmael, Jacob, King David, Jesus and Muhammad are part of Israel’s history. Israel has 4000 years of history, culture and religions! Can you imagine that?

And yet when you mention Israel these days, the first thing that comes to the minds of people is “war” and they deem the place unsafe. The news usually show wars and violent scenarios, but in reality these are only in several points near the border and the majority of Israel is very quiet and peaceful. The people in Israel are known to be the happiest people in the world!

If they can only experience the following places:

• Jerusalem – many pilgrimages are done in this city. Most often they are called pilgrimages to the “Holy Land”, being known to be the center of Jesus’ evangelization two thousand years ago. What is interesting to note is that both the centers for Christianity and Islam can be found here.
• Tel Aviv –It is the center of Israel, and is known to be alive day and night, with night clubs open all night.
• Dead Sea – it is known to be the lowest point on Earth with the highest salt concentration in its waters. Though no living creature is known to survive in its very salty waters, it is packed with minerals now used to make the famous mud mask. Dead Sea hotels offer spa treatments and luxurious relaxation treatments using ingredients straight from the Dead Sea (mud masks and salt scrubs). People, in fact, come to Israel for the Dead Sea! The special sea helps to cure diseases and its special mud is a cure for the skin.

Nope, not pregnant.

We have a puppy in the house, but the way I am spending for the little pup, it would seem I am spending for a baby too. The kids love him, he is half-pekinese and half shitzhu and is only one month old. I never knew dog care can be this expensive!

For one thing, he needs to be vaccinated as well. He needs his own bed and we were advised not to lock him up in a cage (he is a lap dog). A donut cushion, a cave, or a travel bed are options.

He needs special dog food. We bought the dry variety of dog food, and we just add a little water since he is still young.

And don’t get me started on the grooming tools he needs – I might as well be taking him to a salon!Since he has a tendency to grow his hair long, this dog might need three types of brushes: pin brushes, slicker brushes, and matt combs. Dog grooming can be quite expensive!

Then there are dog toys to consider too – the list is endless! I might really have just had a baby!

Almost everyone I know is on a diet, trying to be on a diet, planning to be on a diet. And most of them are also exercising, signing up for marathons (is this the new thing besides badminton?) and doing all sorts of healthy stuff. I have yet to put myself up for a drive on an elliptical but the “Get Healthy” bug has rubbed off me and I am trying to put at least 10 minutes a day working on The 30-Day Shred and doing some walking. The husband almost had to pick his jaw from the floor when he saw me buy salad packets – enough to last me a week.

Personally, I really do not want to publicize my commitment, if ever I am truly deeply committed, to this get healthy spring board I started. I prefer to keep things low-key just to make sure I really lost that 50 lbs I want to shed.

I’d be happy if I lose 20 by next month and would probably be over the moon if it’s going to be 30.

So note to self: Make yourself go over the moon, OK?

Blogging is Like Eating.

I say that because blogging is like eating a box of Pringles. Like what their ad says, “Once you pop, you cannot stop.” Blogging has taken over the world wide web as the most single effective tool of people, regardless of station, to communicate and let their voices be heard. A blog, which is a shortened term for web blog, is an online journal which can be used for multiple reasons – personal use, just an online log of activities, a photo journal, and lately, since we are right in the smack of political elections where I live, political blogs.

With that being said, while there are many free blogging services out there, getting cheap domain names and affordable dedicated hosting are incredulously easy, even for a non-techie geek like me. What you need to look out for though is that cheap (or affordable) web hosting doesn’t really equate to quality. Make sure that the web host you choose has 99.99% up time all the time and that whenever problems will arise, customer and tech support is easy to deal with, and quick to respond. I read a very good Bluehost Review just the other day – and I am thankful I went my instinct and went with them to host all my blogs!

The Earth is not only experiencing the worst climate change ever due to global warming, it is also facing a more dreaded nightmare: the depletion of natural resources and filling up on landfills due to overwhelming garbage. Modernization can do wonders and yet it has brought the worst destruction to the environment. The air-conditioners, smoke from machines, plastic misuse and overuse – the list is endless.

Governments from different countries have taken recycling and an awareness to the environment to the national attention. Recycling and garbage segregation have been signed into laws.

How can we take it to another level? You can take garbage segregation to another level. You can sell plastic to factories and use the green bag (biodegradable items) for compost.

Is it really worth starting your own compost pile? Wouldn’t you simply be creating a smelly eyesore that would be nothing more than a glorified trash dump?

You heard me. Starting a compost pile in your own yard, even a small one, would not only benefit your family’s health with the food you eat but the world you live in in the long run. Not to mention it doesn’t even need to smelly. Manufacturers have garden composter bins out that do all the decomposing for you. You just need to put all your leftover food scraps and other organic material and it turns automatically and you will have your nutrient-rich fertilizer in no time. It is a good time to try growing your own vegetables in your yard too. It if won’t work for you, flowering plants will be good too. Anything that will help the earth have more greens is better! Adding compost to your soil will help aeration and water-management for both clay and sandy soils. Micro-organisms will feed on your compost and in turn provide nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. Create a rich, dark soil for your plants and they will grow strong, healthy and robust.

Convinced? Try cultivating a Worm Farm! Adding worms to your compost pile makes for faster decomposition, not to mention that these worms introduce more beneficial nutrients into the soil. Ultimately, you get the best bargain because you end up with healthier plants, you save on fertilizer costs and you become a more responsible citizen of Earth. They also help keep your compost bin odor-free. You just need to make sure that you use the red worms (the ones the burrow into the soil) and use two lbs of worms for every one lb of food scraps!

The best thing about having a worm farm is that you can do so at virtually any place in and outside the house! There is no need to worry about unpleasant smells and unwelcome insects just as long you can properly maintain the compost pile.

As our world faces water shortages and water crises in almost every country, using a composting toilet continue to gain popularity as a water-saving alternative to traditional toilets. There are many convincing reasons to make the switch.

1. Do you know the waste flushed out of our toilets is 90% water? Multiply that by how many times a household uses the toilet and multiply it again with a trillion houses all over the world and you will see the water shortage crisis is no joke.

2. Composting toilets may sound scary (or icky) but it is very sanitary, very easy to use and maintain too. These evaporate the liquid part of wastes and the solid part is turned into salts or crystals which can be fertilizers too.

3. One of the biggest pros to modern composting toilets is that they’re designed in such a way that the homeowner does not have to come into contact with the waste until it is fully composted. That solves the problem to everyone’s first hesitation!

That is reuse, reduce and recycle REALLY for each one of us.

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It seems shopping for the baby is more enjoyable, convenient but more expensive than before. From baby furniture to breastfeeding equipment and accessories, bottles, carriers and clothes, there are just more choices, variety and stuff that makes you think you need it.

I am not baby expert nor a great one to ask for advice on spending and saving money, but I do know babies grow up fast, so I would rather not buy the adorable yet expensive outfit that a baby might wear for only three times before she outgrows them – babies grow fast! I would invest on on quality baby furniture like a baby crib that can be converted into a toddler bed. Not only should they stand the test of time and a baby’s destructive ways, it would be a smart move if they can last as long as you will be having babies so you do not need to buy every time.

You would need a crib, changing table, drawers and perhaps a rocking chair for you to rest and cuddle with the baby in her room.

You might also consider getting bassinets for your room or a busy place in the house where you might put the baby all the time while you are doing chores.

I can say it was Starbucks and the crazy commercialism it gave to consumers with their brilliant invention and promotion of the frappucino that made me addicted to coffee, but the truth is I have been addicted to it, before I even discovered Starbucks. Back in college, when students went to the mall or to a bar after school, me and my friends would go to a coffee shop and hang out there. We were amongst college professors, med and law students.

It would be convenient for me to invest on a great coffeemaker, really. Given how much I pay for coffee every week, I am better off stocking up on coffee blend I can purchase at the grocery. I have never tried whole coffee before (read: I do not have a coffee press).

I did my research and came up with three great coffee makers under $50:

The Manual Filter Cone

This a plastic cone that sits on the top of your cup. Place a paper filter in the cone, add ground coffee and then pour hot water over the coffee grinds. Perfectly cheap!

The French Press or Press pot.

It’s simply a glass beaker with vertical sides, with a plunger that includes a mesh filter.

You can buy a French press for anything between $10 and $30, depending on the size.

Best of all, it’s easy to use and will make a better cup of coffee than many brewers that cost several times as much.

A regular drip brewer. You can use coffee pods – coffee beans in their own filter here.

Sunday Stealing: The Eight Tens Meme

TEN TO START.
1. Are you single? No.
2. Are you happy? Yes.
3. Are you bored? Not really.
4. Are you naked? No.
5. Are you a blonde? No.
6. Are you moody? Yes.
7. Are you a lover/hater? Lover.
8. Are you hot/cold? In Between.
9. Are you Irish? No.
10. Are you Asian? Yes.

TEN FACTS.
1. Name: Jane
2. Nicknames: Mrs. Yoo
3. Birth mark: None
4. Hair color: Black peppered with white.
5. Natural hair color: Black
6. Eye color: Dark Brown
7. Height: 5’7”
8. Facebook Mood: In FB Hiatus.
9. Favorite color: Blue, Pink, Yellow
10. One Place to Visit: Boracay.

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE.
1. Do you believe in love at first sight? No.
2. Do you believe in soul mates? No.
4. Have you ever been hurt emotionally? Yes.
5. Have you ever broken someone’s heart? I hope not.
6. Have you ever been cheated on? No.
7. Have you ever liked someone and not told them? Yes.
8. Are you afraid of commitment? No.
9. Who was the last person you hugged? My daughter.
10. Who was the last person you kissed? My husband.

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I have never been good with numbers. While I admit I excelled in school, Math answers always came to me by a lot of hard work, intellectual guesses and countless prayers hoping I got it right. It is a good thing we didn’t get to study Calculus in high school as I would have needed more than Calculus help – I would have needed a miracle to pass. Precalculus help was available after school hours though but I sincerely doubt it would have helped me.

Math homework help was always offered by one of resident Math geeks who turns out to be one of my best friends. Algebra homework help was one of the few Math-related subjects I didn’t need help with because I actually excelled in it (maybe because it has letters in the equations).

When I went to college, fortunately, College algebra problems were still easy. Free college algebra help was always available online though, at Tutor Vista. They have tutoring and assignment help services whenever a student needed one, and since they are online, you can always get the help you needed even if it’s the middle of the night!

Saturday 9: Just One Look

1. How vain are you about how you look?
Not that much. I let myself get big – that’s not vain.

2. When you were little what was your favorite TV show?
Rainbow Brite and Care Bears. My Little Pony, Sesame Street and She-Ra (remember her?)

3. If someone was going to make a movie or TV show about your life, who would play you and why?
Charlize Theron or any tall actress. Because I am tall.

4. Who is your favorite Major League Baseball team? How about your favorite player?
I don’t really care much for that sport.

5. What is your favorite baseball-related movie?
Major League!

6. What is one lesson you have learned in the past year?
Save and do not count all your eggs until they hatch.

7. Tell us about one of your childhood memories.
I used to cut my Barbies’ hair and draw “dresses” on their bodies. My mom always had a fit.

8. How do you handle sticky situations? Do you have a method? If so, what is it?
I try to ignore it mostly, thinking it would go fix itself on its own. However, if it’s a situation I am at fault with, like getting into too much credit card debt, I would make sure I get help through credit repair services

9. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
People do this all the time. The question is, are you supposed to care?

I think I need this for my work desk. I love coffee and I make a living writing articles for web sites or blogs. I can write effectively about everything from blackhead treatments to vacations to saving money to splurging money (aka shopping!).

I cannot say I love my blog as it is something I do to keep me at home while the kids are young. But whoever said it was an easy job must be blind or out of his mind, because I have never worked as hard as before – when I working as a boos for five years.

I am not one eager beaver to watch this movie, I have to admit. I was never a fan of Tim Burton films, they are just dark and gothic for me. But my eldest wanted to (he actually has a lit of movies he needs to see in the big screen this year) so we just had to oblige.

Surprisingly, it was OK – not something I’d rave about, as I would be content to just wait for the DVD to be out so I can watch it at home, but it is something worth seeing. As with all Burton films, visual appeal holds more interest than dialogue and costume and cinematic details were outstanding.

You can clearly see how each character has been well thought-of and carried to perfection but the story line was pretty simple and carried straightforward. I actually do not get Mad Hatter’s dancing like he has no joints (joint supplements) but all for the good of the movie I suppose!

Alice in Wonderland is a fun ride that you wouldn’t mind getting on once, but you’d hold off until the DVD to get on again. The performances are great, the music is fantastic, the visuals are polished, but the story is essentially the same. It’s the same Alice she’s just in a new outfit. But even though it’s not the greatest movie it’s still worth a viewing and the youngsters will definitely enjoy it.

In nineteen minutes, you can order a pizza and get it delivered. You can read a story to a child or have your oil changed. You can walk a mile. You can sew a hem. In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it. In nineteen minutes, you can get revenge. -From Nineteen Minutes, page 1-

This is the first book I’ve read by Jodi Picoult and it certainly would not be the last. This drove straight home, as it would to everybody I believe, because it deals with our children, or our friends, who have been bullied one time or another.

What really causes bullying? Can it be so bad that it would drive someone to do something so unimaginable? Would it stem from the family as well? Bullies are troubled as much as the bullied children, and when teenage adolescence and puberty comes in (eczema, pimples, abnormal growth spurts, hormone overload, etc.) it is best to just ignore it to passing changes.

It also explores how much teenagers sacrifice themselves to be part of something they dont even know if they really want to be part of. It just made things easier for them if they were part of something cool.

If you spent you life concentrating on what everyone else thought of you, would you forget who you really were? What if the face you showed the world turned out to be a mask…with nothing beneath it? -From Nineteen Minutes, page 83-

Book Summary

In nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five….In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it. In nineteen minutes, you can get revenge.

Sterling is a small, ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens — until the day its complacency is shattered by a shocking act of violence. In the aftermath, the town’s residents must not only seek justice in order to begin healing but also come to terms with the role they played in the tragedy. For them, the lines between truth and fiction, right and wrong, insider and outsider have been obscured forever. Josie Cormier, the teenage daughter of the judge sitting on the case, could be the state’s best witness, but she can’t remember what happened in front of her own eyes. And as the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show, destroying the closest of friendships and families.

Nineteen Minutes is New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s most raw, honest, and important novel yet. Told with the straightforward style for which she has become known, it asks simple questions that have no easy answers: Can your own child become a mystery to you? What does it mean to be different in our society? Is it ever okay for a victim to strike back? And who — if anyone — has the right to judge someone else?

But, the theme which resonates the strongest in Nineteen Minutes is that of expectations – those for ourselves as well as those entertained by parents for children and children for parents – and how those expectations shape our lives. Is it fair to judge someone? Should we expect the world to accept us as we are, and if not, is it ever okay to strike back?

Picoult has written a book which is chilling, yet tender…it is a book hard to put down and yet difficult to read.

Sophie Kinsella strikes again!

Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts. Or do they?

When the spirit of Lara’s great-aunt Sadie–a feisty, demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion, love, and the right way to dance–mysteriously appears, she has one last request: Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadie’s possession for more than seventy-five years, and Sadie cannot rest without it. Lara, on the other hand, has a number of ongoing distractions. Her best friend and business partner has run off to Goa, her start-up company is floundering, and she’s just been dumped by the “perfect” man.

Sadie, however, could care less.

Lara and Sadie make a hilarious sparring duo, and at first it seems as though they have nothing in common. But as the mission to find Sadie’s necklace leads to intrigue and a new romance for Lara, these very different “twenties” girls learn some surprising truths from each other along the way. Written with all the irrepressible charm and humor that have made Sophie Kinsella’s books beloved by millions, Twenties Girl is also a deeply moving testament to the transcendent bonds of friendship and family.

I remember one feedback from this book when I read it. It said, "Laugh Out Loud." And indeed I did! I laughed so hard in one of the scenes from the book – and chuckled to myself how Sadie gets Lara to agree to everything she wants. This girl is one feisty woman, not needing any wrinkle treatment for sure! If you need a light read, this one is on top of my list. I actually want to see this made into a movie!

Some inspiration before we go back to regular programming

Since we are in the topic of celebrities, we all know that celebrities that have been under the constant glare of the spotlight and cameras of the paparazzis tend to get stressed and take up addictions. It is overwhelming – with their packed schedules, no privacy and the constant need to always look good and be at your best.

Remember the famous Marilyn Monroe who was at the prime of her life when she died of barbiturates overdose (sleeping pills). She was only 36. Freddie Prinze was only 22 when he shot himself in the head accidentally due to the influence of Quaaludes (sedatives).

The recent deaths of famous stars were just as tragic. The accidental drug overdose of prescription painkillers, anti-anxiety medication and sleeping pills by Heath Ledger, who was just 28, made headlines. Of course there is Michael Jackson, who needed a prescription anesthetic to fall asleep.

If there are celebrity deaths, there are also more celebrities who have acknowledged their addictions and submitted themselves to rehab. Think of Steven Tyler and even the controversial Tiger Woods who checked himself into sex rehab. Passages Malibu cure center is one of those who value client confidentiality and privacy so many celebrities choose it over others. Its prime location in Malibu, CA is also a convenient way for celebrities to check in unnoticed.

You can check the Passages Malibu blog to know more about their concept of treatment. Passages Malibu take a holistic approach in treatment and finding out the cause of addiction.

I'm your biggest fan
I'll follow you until you love me, papa-paparazzi
baby, there's no other superstar
you know that I'll be your papa-paparazzi
promise I'll be kind, but I won't stop until that boy is mine
baby you'll be famous, chase you down until you love me
papa-paparazzi

You might remember those lyrics from Lady Gaga’s hit song Paparazzi. And that is what I actually am, in real life, if you count the number of times I refresh X17online and other paparazzi sites. I live and breathe Entertainment News. I don’t subscribe to newspapers and magazines. I believe they are a waste of money and potential clutter around the house. Why buy when everything is free online? (Right?!)

Here are most controversial news that hounded celebrities in 2009. Let me know if there are other news that deserve to be in the list.

1. Michael Jackson’s death. This celebrity news was the absolute king of 2009’s top celebrity stories. In fact, this was one of the top celebrity stories of all time, with dozens of layers and dimensions, and each time one unfolds, more layers appear. Michael Jackson’s death was the ultimate celebrity story of 2009 and of the decade, and one of the biggest of all-time celebrity stories, paralyzing the masses on a global level.

2. Tiger Woods. And it all started with a very odd car accident outside his Florida home.

3. Susan Boyle’s overnight worldwide stardom. Susan Boyle’s celebrity status developed within hours on a worldwide level, and is a classic example of a top celebrity news event.

4. Kanye West grabbing the microphone from Taylor Swift. This certainly created a very loud buzz. I

5. The infamous Jon & Kate.  Jon and Kate Gosselin’s marriage was on the spotlight for once, which didn’t include the 8 kids who were dragged down the fighting in public.

6. Rihanna getting beaten up by Chris Brown. When a pop star gets beaten up by another pop star, this is always major celebrity news. And she even went back to Brown, for a time. Until such a time she realized it wont be good for her image. Poor Rihanna. When will she ever learn?

7. Twilight. The first Twilight film was popular. The second went nuclear. Actor Robert Pattinson was chased into the path of a car by hysterical fans and paparazzi stalked his every move for evidence that he was dating co-star Kristen Stewart. Pattinson said the Twilight saga was so popular because it made abstinence sexy – woot woot, Go Rob P!

< Set in 1920s New Orleans and playing on the fairy tale of the princess kissing a frog to turn him into a prince, the film centers on Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) who doesn’t have time for princes or frogs or kisses as she works non-stop so she can afford to open her own restaurant.  Unfortunately, she ends up kissing Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos) because he’s a talking frog prince and, mistaking her for a princess, asks her to make him human again.  This would be fine (and a very short movie) except the popular fairy tale fails to mention that if you’re not a princess and you kiss a cursed frog-prince, you’ll turn into a frog too.  It’s that damned magical legalese.  The two are forced to travel across the bayou together to find voodoo priestess Mama Odie (Jenifer Lewis) in the hopes that she can turn them human again.  The proceedings are decorated with fun music and amusing supporting characters.  This is the Disney animated movie you know and love, but even better.

1. I am quite disappointed that for a first African American Disney Princess, Tiana actually spends more than half of a movie as a frog.

2. That being said, I just love how strong her character is, representative of just how modern day women have become.

3. Disney does it again, teaching social lessons to kids. I love how they represented hard work in poverty.

4. The music is the best thing about the movie, for me.

- “Never Knew I Needed” – Ne-Yo
- “Down in New Orleans (Prologue)” – Anika Noni Rose
- “Down in New Orleans” – Dr. John
- “Almost There” – Anika Noni Rose
- “Friends on the Other Side” – Keith David
- “When We’re Human” – Michael Leon-Wooley, Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
- “Gonna Take You There” – Jim Cummings featuring Terrance Simien on Accordion
- “Ma Belle Evangeline” – Jim Cummings featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
- “Dig a Little Deeper ” – Jenifer Lewis featuring the Pinnacle Gospel Choir
- “Down in New Orleans (Finale)” – Anika Noni Rose
- “Fairy Tale/Going Home” – Score
- “I Know This Story” – Score
- “The Frog Hunters/Gator Down” – Score
- “Tiana’s Bad Dream” – Score
- “Ray Laid Low” – Score
- “Ray/Mama Odie” – Score
- “This Is Gonna Be Good” – Score

Source: Walt Disney Records

If you are like me who has had the misfortune to inherit weak eyes due to genetics, eyeglasses would be a constant figure in your foreseeable future. However, if The #1 online Rx glasses store, Zenni Optical, continues to make and sell the Lowest Price Progressive Glasses, it would not be much of a problem. Eric’s Review of Zenni Optical reaffirmed their position as the best place to get eyeglasses from. They prove that cheap doesn’t mean that quality is sacrificed.

I have mentioned how I love pencils when doing lists. It goes without saying that I need to have a cute storage for them as well.

I love stripes and dots.

Wouldn’t this be cute though? I love the fabric!

Mini List Taker, Organizer, Coupon Holder, Sweet Tooth by Robert Kaufman, Notepad And Pen/Pencil Included

I love doing lists and much more, I love doing list using a pencil. I am fickle-minded and it extends to doing lists so being able to erase lists while still maintaining it clean is high on my list. I really am not concerned at all if all I use are promotional pencils. Based from experience, they have the best lead in pencils. But I am happy when I get these cute little packages from Etsy from friends.

Who says I am not loved?

This gets special mention – I love the “Do the Write Thing” pencil:

Pencils: (L-R) all images are linked to the store: Sakura Graphite Pencils | Magic Earth Graphite Pencils | Pencil 6 pack MIX UP | Stay Classy Pencil 6 pack | Make A Point No. 2 Pencil Set

Sunday Stealing: Judd’s Merged Meme

1. What were doing 10 years ago?
Making a baby – I gave birth 9 months after!

2. Five snacks that you enjoy in a perfect, non weight-gaining world
Anything paired with Coke Zero

3. Five things you would do if you were a billionaire:
Give to charity, invest on a house for my family and extended family, put up a hospital, get a trust fund

4. Three of your habits:
Cramming, procrastination,staring into space

5. Five jobs that you’ve have had:
Video rental employee, Technical Support, QA Analyst + RMT + RN in my dreams

6. Five places that you’ve lived:
We moved places nine times, all within the same country, different locations though

7. Five things that you did yesterday:
Work, scrap, eat, take a bath, talk with my kids

8. Five people you would want to get to know more about:
Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey, Barrack Obama, Zac Efron (Because I love him), Vanessa Hudgens (because Zak loves her)

9. Abortion: for or against it?
Against

10. Do you think the world would fail with a female president?
No. My country had one and we were all alive and fine after.

11. Do you believe in the death penalty?
No. I believe life sentence without parole is more cruel. Can you imagine spending the rest of your life behind bars? I think that’s worse – I would rather die. See? Exactly my point.

12. Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
I think it is legal – when you are on the operating table and need a great dose to kill pain.

13. Are you for or against premarital sex?
Being responsible for one’s actions is always my stand.

14. Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
I’m all for choice.

15. Do you think it’s wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA?
They should have reachable rules for it.

16. Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?
No.

17. Should the war in Iraq be called off?
I don’t believe in war.

18. Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
Euthanasia? It would really depend on a case.

19. Do you believe in spanking your children?
I spank my kids – I hope it doesn’t make them psychopaths.

20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
They would be making the mistake of their lives if they do. Come on people, this is a meme answered in 10 minutes!

I have five additional letters at the end of my name – RN. RMT. I do not know when it started being cool to have so many additional letters at the end of your name since most of the time, we grew up hating to study. But now it is cool and you can’t help admit it has become necessary since most employers look for additional specific training within your line of work (or degree) to get accepted. It seems like a herculean task, studying and working at the same time but it has been made more convenient due to online schools. Western Governor’s University is an online university that will let you earn you online mba degree without ever sacrificing the quality of education that you will be learning.