I have been looking for a Tablet for the longest time. I recently started drawing for my friends at the moment since I figured that I needed to start practicing before I actually doodled on my bedroom walls. I intend to fill my bedroom walls with doodles of me and the things I love, to commemorate this time of year, and all of the experiences I’ve had with it.

I don’t know why I chose this year specifically, but I think it’s a good choice, so far. My friends always told me that I had this talent for making doodles, I normally drew random things that come to mind when I am passing time, and whenever someone would pass by they’d compliment my drawings.

Do you have any specific brands to recommend? I don’t really have a lot of friends that draw.. I’d greatly appreciate your help.

My mom keeps all her house plaques and mug collection in this little shelf near our dining room. Whenever I’m bored and I don’t feel like listening to the dinner conversations I’d look at the shelf and count how many plaques and mugs she has. Right up until now, I still do not have a definite count for all of the mugs and plaques, they change everytime I count them, for some reason.

I guess I just fail at counting. Haha!

I didn’t even realize that she has a lot of awards in the military when she got a present from her office before she retired. They put miniature versions of the awards that she got while she was in service, and it was a lot, I tell you.

I don’t have a lot of awards, but I hope to get some that are worthy of being displayed at home soon enough.

Since we’re on the topic of tornadoes and preparing for them, I’m a bit worried about Irene and the effect it gave on people in the United States.

How common are tornado shelters in there? How do people prepare for tornadoes? I’m at a loss because I don’t believe we’ve ever had tornadoes here in my country. The worst thing we’d get would be typhoons and tropical storms.

And we’d prepare for those by buying groceries that would last for two months and buy candles, flashlights and batteries.

I’ve seen some funny experiences on television regarding the aftermath of these typhoons. People drove straight into the flooded areas and then face palm after they realize that their car is sinking into the water. They would rage at police officers right after and blame them for their stupidity.

It really is better to be prepared than to be scared, don’t you think?

The best thing about quality kitchen equipment is that they live long. I mean, sure they are expensive if you buy them brand new, but they will last for a very long time even if you use them every day. I think of them as investments, that is because I am planning to build a restaurant business someday.

However as I have said, these equipment are insanely expensive. A single quality chef’s knife, for example, could cost you as high as 200 bucks. Good thing there is a cheaper way to get quality equipment at a very low price – By getting them in second hand stores.

Used commercial kitchen equipment are sold almost everywhere. These equipment have been used commercially by establishments but most of them still look brand new. I recently bought an entire kitchen utensil set for a third its price on the mall. It was a branded kitchenware set used by five star restaurants. When I first laid my eyes on them, I instantly fell in love. Now they belong in my kitchen and everyone who goes there always check them out.

Earlier today I helped a friend of mine to a hospital because she has been bleeding continuously for two weeks already. At first she thought that it was just natural because she was stressed out to work. But after several days she experienced general weakness and there were no signs of the bleeding stopping.

Her Gynecologist diagnosed her with “hormonal imbalance”, a condition that is typically temporary and can be treated by “bioidentical hormone replacement therapy“. I heard of this treatment before but what I understood was it was for treatment of menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, dryness and temper-control. I never knew that this has been widely used already for the common hormonal imbalance. I remember I had this condition too when I was in my teens. I was given pills then. Because the pills have synthetic female hormones, they were an effective treatment. Plus they made my skin glow.

Oh well, I hope my friend recovers as soon as possible. I was so worried about her earlier. She looked like a Zombie! Kidding