Eco-Friendly Shopper

How many plastic bag you use every time you go shopping, mommies? Have you ever count them? And how many times you go shopping every month then? Perhaps each of us has different answer about this. But I think we have something in common here that we usually use plastic bag for our new stuffs, right? Our earth is full with garbage nowadays and plastic bag is standing in the first place among all kind of garbage. Since plastic won’t rotten, it would be very harmful for our environment. So, there’s no better way to prevent this damage other than stop using plastic bag at all. Most people try to use a paper bag as the exchange of plastic bag. And I’m telling you that paper bag is not the perfect choice also, because, paper bag is made from the trees. So, maybe you have successfully prevented the damage of plastic paper to your environment but in the other hand you destroy forests instead. So, we must not use the paper bag also. It’s not eco-friendly just like the plastic bag.

The perfect choice is reusable bags, fellas. It’s a kind of bag that you can use over and over again. All you need is just some effort to wash it. You still can pick a fashionable reusable bag, right? Let’s take care of our earth and see how a small effort like this can still make a small impact to our environment. Although this is a sponsored post, but I want to assure you that I’m one of those who use reusable bags now. I would love to write this topic anytime in the future. We as bloggers, can spread out this awareness and ask other people to join. Let’s go green.

Phil Jackson Got Quotes

Today, I want to join a Wednesday meme from Janera. Unlike any other meme I’ve ever found, this one got something to think about and not just post a picture or photo (I don’t like picture meme *grin). This meme got some questions (made by Janera) based on quotes of some famous people. And today, we pick Phil Jackson who is a former American professional basketball player and the current coast of Los Angeles Lakers. Ready? Okay, let’s start it!

1. "Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.” 
Do you ALWAYS keep an open mind?
I try to always have an open mind as best as I could. It helps me face this world in a positive way.

2. “Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.” 
Who is the wisest person you know? Who is the strongest?
Well, I think the wisest and strongest person I know (of course) is either my father or mother ((lol)) Both of them has successfully shape me of what I am today.

3. "Yes, victory is sweet, but it doesn't necessarily make life any easier the next season or even the next day."  
Do you think a successful day at your job makes the next day better or not?
I'm a stay at home mother so I'm dealing with my daily activities in a particular way. And yes, indeed. I think today's success (in whatever I do) is going to affect my next day somehow. At least, it's going to affect my mood, right?

4. "...True joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way." 
How would we tell by your behavior if you are having a bad day?
In my bad days, I tend to get mad and mad all the time.. So, you'd better stay away from me ((lol)). But, it only happens for a while genuinely.

5. "I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul." 
Do you have days when you feel you gave it your all, but may have compromised your values?
I don't think so. I would never compromise any of my values.

6. "Your problems never cease. They just change." 
What do you feel is your biggest problem at the moment?
I don't have the biggest problem (for now) since I only face some ordinary problems I suppose. Nothing's special ((grin)).

7. "My dad always had this little sign on his desk: "The bigger your head is, the easier your shoes are to fill." He really drilled that in." 
Does your ego sometimes get in your way?
Sometimes, I do. I believe everyone got ego in their way at least a few times in their lives. Do you?

8. "There is a saying that I love...It says: "There are no Zen masters, there's only Zen." "Zen master" is a contradiction in terms. You don't master Zen."
Do you believe in Zen? If yes, can it be mastered?
Yes, I believe in enlightenment but I don't think that anyone will ever be a Zen master itself. Its something you need to learn by doing as long as you live and breath.

9. "You can not teach competitiveness."
Do you believe you could teach someone, like your child, to be competitive?
Competitiveness is one of few ways in this life to make your life brighter, I guess. And its something that people should learn about. And I will also try to teach my kids about that. But it doesn't mean that you let it control your life and make everything in life as a competition. It will be a disaster.

10. "Home is where the heart is, right?” 
Obviously Phil didn't originate this quote. He said it when asked if he'd retire after this season.
Do you believe home is not a place but rather a state of mind?
In my opinion, home is wherever I can get together with my family (husband and kids). It doesn't have to be a house; of course it can be a state of mine also.

 

Who Judge Who?

How does it feel to have such a power to punish every criminal in this world with your own hands, fellas? Some of those criminal are manage to escape the law by hiring a brilliant defender who able to deflect every evidence easily. I mean, wouldn’t it be better if those bad people just banished along with their crimes?

You must be wondered where and how I got that wicked thought (lol). Well, I was watching a television serial on my cable TV, Dexter. Some of you may also like this serial like I do. He is a man who chooses to kill every criminal he knows, secretly. He considers himself as this world’s hero for what he’s done.

Actually, I’m not talking about Dexter here. I want to talk about the power he has. First, I think I would be happy if someone voluntarily takes the duty to eliminate every bad people in this world. It will make this world safer for our kids in the future. As you may see, lots of criminal keep doing their crimes back right after they got free from jail. Wouldn’t it be better if they just dead by someone who hate the crimes they’ve done just like Dexter did?

But, after a moment, I realize that Hitler did the same thing like Dexter. He killed millions of people just because he considered they’re all criminals. Then who will be the judge for himself? Who will be the judge for Dexter? People can’t be God. We’re all at the same position here, equal. Even God Himself made His own decision about this, apparently. And killing criminal is not one of His agenda; otherwise we all soon find this globe empty, right?

But still the fact that those bad people still have chance to walk away freely makes me crazy. So, what do you think, guys?

Bad World Out There

Beware of the negative effect of Facebook, parents. Especially for you who have teenage daughters out there. There’ve been some talks about how Facebook has become the media for pimps to search for their new victims. So many young girls have fallen and trapped while their parents have no idea about what is going on.

Facebook can be a perfect media for some bad girl to gain attentions. They can easily display themselves in Facebook albums and communicate with the mashers. Sometimes, this young girl will use a very sexy outfit for this. Or in a different story, pimps own their Facebook accounts. Then the girls will act as their friends. The mashers can choose one of the pimp’s friend lists easily. The transaction will be held online. After finishing the payment (usually by transferring some money to the pimp’s account), the masher can meet the girl directly. But the worst part of all is that these bad girls can either persuade or trap other girls to follow their paths. So, you won’t realize that your nice and smart girl has turn into a naughty girl one day. It sounds really horrible, isn’t it?

Once again, internet can be very useful for us but in some other ways, it can also destroy our lives. Imagine what will those parents feel when they found out that their cute daughters have a secret side job.

As parents, we must know whatever our kids doing in virtual world. If we can’t forbid them from having a Facebook account, at least we can control their friend’s lists. Parents should know the password to their kids’ Facebook accounts so that they can access it easily everywhere. And when parents found out something weird, a prevention act can be taken right away.

And for all of you beautiful young girls out there, watch yourself and asked for helps from your parents right away, especially when someone on the internet harassing you sexually. Or when someone persuades you to find a short cut to gain a lot of money, tell your parents about that. Use the internet for your benefits only. And trust me, there’re lots and lots of people out there who able to harm you even if you don’t realize it.

A Safe Prepaid Visa Card

I am a kind of mommy who refuses to bring a lot of cash money in my purse. It’s not safe. People nowadays are desperate and have no mercy if it has something to do with money. You can find certain people who willing to kill other people just for a few dollars in their wallets. So, it’s safer for you to use the “card money”, my dear friends. So, in case something bad happens, you can just call a certain number to protect your money.

There are two options for this card money, I believe. First, you can use a credit card or you can use prepaid visa card. With credit cards, you will have a monthly bill which need to be paid regularly. Otherwise, you will have to pay more money for late fees, not to mention the possibility that you may get into debt.

With prepaid visa card like NetSpend debit card, you card is completely powered by your own money. It’s like taking some money from your own wallet. All you need to do is load some money onto your debit card and then you’re ready for your shopping things. As you can see, with this you don’t have to bring a lot of cash in your purse. In the same time you can get the credit card benefits without have to pay extra money on it. It’s a perfect way to bring your money with you. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% mine.

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