Is Your Computer Making You Sick?

I posted here previously about having back pains which i think i got from being glued in the computer for five hours straight and more. I was not sure about the idea until i read this information from a magazine which made me think that i could have been suffering the early stage of this syndrome based on the symptoms indicated. Though not all of it but i guess i would if i didn't change my habits. You might as well read...

If you've got your eyes fixed on your computer since morning, and you haven't noticed that it's almost time for lunch, you need to improve your working habits. Chances are, you already have some - or all - of the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS, a condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for a long, uninterrupted period of time. It's a problem that most working women encounter, since our generation is used to working with computers all the time.

CVS is a syndrome that affects not just the eyes, but also other parts of the body. In fact, along with eye strain or pain, there is also a prevalence of neck stiffness or pain, low back stiffness or pain, and hand or arm pain. Young or old, male or female can be affected with CVS.

Here's how to treat it and what you can do to prevent it from worsening.

1) Set your display in such a way that it's not too dim nor too bright. When typing or reading, font size should be appropriate to your vision.

2) Position your monitor at least 18 to 25 inches away from you, and at a 15-degree angle downwards from viewing sight.

3) Lights should be placed above your work station, but not directly above your computer monitor or your back. Walls should also be painted in matte hues to prevent glare from hurting your eyes.

4) For every hour of viewing, rest your eyes for 20 seconds.

Very Unfortunate

From the moment I wake up, Dad’s voice with a displeasure tone was dominating the entire household. Knowing him, I already had an inkling why his temper happens to be like that. I was pretty sure it has something to do with work again, and I wasn’t wrong. Problems regarding work happen once in a while. It’s inevitable, I guess. Things haven’t been good with Dad lately. The other day, the car had a flat tire. Then yesterday the auto air conditioning compressor got some problems and today, this one. Very unfortunate, isn’t it? Oh, cheer up, Dad! Those are life’s spices, if I may say so.

Kitchen Secrets With Vinegar

Never thought vinegar could be this useful and versatile. What i only knew was its usage as an ingredient not until i read this article from one of the magazines that this company sent me wherein i am a member.

Vinegar is not just a flavor enhancer or a marinade. It also has a number of uses in and around the kitchen that just might surprise you. Try these secrets below:

1) Soak fish in vinegar and water before frying for a sweet tender taste.

2) Remove the fishy smell from your hands or chopping board by washing with vinegar and water.

3) Add a little vinegar to the water when cooking rice to make it whiter.

Life's Like That

It’s been raining for days here in our part of the planet and I think it’s going to rain again today. I do love rainy days because it’s cool and it’s very conducive for sleeping – me and my being a sleepyhead. Hehe. But rainy days makes me kind of lazy too. I was supposed to do some chores earlier but I was tempted to watch what Yogi was watching on DVD. And as I was watching, I noticed this white envelope on the right side of the tv stand. Geeez! I know it’s one of those bills that I have to pay again. Oh well, life’s like that. Bills will always be a part of it.

Cute Blogger Award

An award for a cute blogger. This is simply flattering. Thanks a lot Rose for considering me as one of the cute bloggers here. Am i really that cute? LOL.

Sharing this to all my visitors here. We are all cute in our own special way so go ahead and grab this. (",)

He is Always Prepared!

Our digital camera has been very useful to my Dad. It is his constant companion wherever he goes or whenever he is out of town to visit our clients’ sites. Taking almost a hundred pictures in every site – which are very essential in his line of work – he knows he will need more memory cards eventually so he bought two more even though the first one is still very much useful. Dad has always been like that. He doesn’t want to go anywhere unprepared.

New Set of Awards

This one is from one of my blogging buddies, Ate Norm. I really appreciate this Ate Norm, and i'm so glad to know that this blog of mine is one of your favorites. Mwah!

And this Charming or Proximidade Award here which came with the message below is from CoolingStar and Ordinary Momss. Thank you so much for choosing me as one of your awardees. It's such a nice surprise! (",)

“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”

I'm sharing these awards to all my blogging buddies who are listed in my blogroll. These are for you too guys! (",)

Mom's Eager to Lose Weight

I think you already knew that my mom used to have this lose-weight regimen in the form of formula. She did lose weight on that one but she stopped taking it because it’s really expensive and she thought, there might be some other regimen that would just be enough for her budget. She indeed found one in those alli diet pills. I asked her if she is aware of the side effects of alli and she said yes. Some diet pills could trigger some health-related problems, right? So I really wanted to make sure because it’s my mom’s health that is at stake here anyway.

Want A Bite?

Sweet corn!!! This has been my snack since a couple of days ago, and i actually can't still get enough of it. You might think that it tastes just like one of those corns. Nah-a! This has been the sweetest sweet corn that i've tasted so far. Mom got these from his friend who owns a farmland. They deliver a sack of sweet corn to us every time there's a harvest. There's still about a quarter of a sack left. Meaning, i will still have sweet corns as snack tomorrow. (",)

No More Mess!

Seeing dirty clothes scattered all over the floor like a tornado just hit them kind of irritates me at times. I’ve been organized ever since and it is the last thing that I wanted to see. So when mom decided to go to the mall yesterday, I let her bought a laundry hamper so I won’t be seeing those unclean clothes everywhere again because it is definitely an eyesore. Glad mom bought one so there's no more mess now.

Thank You, PayU2Blog!

For approving my blog and making me a part of your growing family. (",)

I got the news yesterday and it simply made me ecstatic. Why? Because I've been waiting for their response for a while now. I know this domain hasn't been here for three months just yet but then again, i tried my luck and hoped that they would consider, and they did. That is simply amazing, isn't it? Thanks a lot, payU2blog and hoping to be of great service to you.

Stylish Holiday Glass Frames

It’s here and you should check it out at once! I’m referring to the holiday glass frames from Zenni Optical. Selling not just fashionable but reasonable eyeglasses as well, made Zenni Optical the popular online eyeglasses shop. Eyeglasses would be a nice gift to give this Christmas, don’t you think so? So go check it out now and grab one of those $8 complete Rx eyeglasses which only Zenni Optical offers.

Two Awards From Three Wonderful Ladies

To be thought of given awards such as these never fail to brighten my day. That's why i always see to it that i give credits to where it is due.

This Real Person Award comes from blogging buddy Nancy whose blog is one of my faves to visit. She's not just good in what she does but i can also feel her sincerity from the comments that she had given me. True indeed that it's not easy to know the real ones from those who aren't here in the blogosphere, but just like what Nancy said, there is always this woman's instinct and i am following mine too. Bunch of thanks, Sis for choosing me as one of those that you have had awarded. Mwah!

And this Power Blog Award is from blogging buddies Nova and Rosemarie. Thank you for the thought, dearies. This is really cute. It reminds of my nieces. Mwah!

The Rules:
1. Each blogger must post this rules.
2. You need to choose ten people to be awarded and list their names.
3. Don't forget to leave them comment telling them they've been tagged and to read your blog.

It's my turn to share these awards and i'd like to share these to those who always brighten my day with their words and visits, Michelle, Twinks, Ate Norm, Mabelle, Nancy (the power blog award), Rosemarie (real person award), Lisa, Pinay Wahm and Nova (real person award)

Need a New Eyewear?

They've been numerously featured on TV and have already established a name of their own. I’m talking about the variable dimension frames from Zenni. Sold for as low as $8, their stylish and quality-made eyeglasses are something that is really worth the purchase. And with Christmas just around the corner, great eyeglasses for less would be a nice gift to consider, don’t you think so? For as long as it came from Zenni Optical, you would never go wrong, and did you know that Zenni Optical was on FOX news!? That’s how far they have gone. Do you want to see Zenni on FOX? Just click the link and watch!

Lemonade For Me

I am not a softdrink person. I do drink though but very seldom. Usually during parties only. I've always preferred Iced Tea or Lemonade. And this one here just came in time since i just had a glass of lemonade to pair my sandwich for my snack earlier this afternoon. Thank you for this very sweet tasting award, Lainy. I really appreciate the thought.

The Rules of this award:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

Let me share this lemonade award to my girlfriends here so they would enjoy its sweetness too. Lol... Michelle, Twinks, Ate Norm, Nancy, Nova, Mabelle, Lisa, Rosemarie, Blessie and Prily. Let's drink together girls. Cheers!!! (",)

Christmas Is In Our Home

For all we know, a lot of people put up Christmas decors as early as today, and i am not an exception actually. As soon as All Saints' Day is over, my hands already get itchy to decorate. Christmas being my favorite time of the year, i want to feel the atmosphere and Christmas spirit here as early as November. It has always been like this ever since, and I've always preferred the traditional way of decorating and the combination of red and green, which is of course the color of Christmas, in everything. Our six foot Christmas tree was adorned with different ornaments like mini Santas, balls and even apples. I just hope Yogi won't pick up the apples. He used to make fun of them -- picked them and then threw them anywhere. That was before though. He haven't done it yet, so far. I also put Christmas lights to brighten the balcony and Santa is in the door welcoming visitors as they enter the doorway. I'm really getting excited for Christmas. I think all of us are.

An Ice Cream for Yogi

I was at the mall this morning with my sister to have our toe nails cleaned. I wasn't supposed to bring Yogi along because for sure he will ask for a toy car again. I had to make a deal with him first before finally deciding to bring him along. He agreed with the deal -- no car this time because mommy is broke.

I was still in the middle of my pedicure when he started whispering -- not about cars though. He's hungry. I told him we'll buy snacks after my toe nails are done. We immediately went straight to the food carts situated in the atrium of the mall as soon as we set our foot out from the parlor. Yogi can be indecisive at times. He can't decide between waffles and donuts. He was having quite a hard time thinking which one to gobble until he saw this kid eating ice cream. My sister and I were thinking where could that kid possibly got the ice cream. We headed to the entrance and glad to find it there. Yogi was really happy when i handed him his ice cream. The ice cream costs much cheaper as compared to the waffle and donuts so i'm just glad he changed his mind. (",)

Time Saving Kitchen Tips

1) If a soup or stew is too salty, add raw potato chunks. Discard them after they have cooked -- they will have absorbed the salt.

2) Can't remember if an egg is fresh or hard-boiled? Just spin the egg. If it wobbles, it's raw. If it spins easily, it's hard boiled.

3) To avoid crying while peeling onions, peel them under cold water.

4) To perk up soggy lettuce, add lemon juice to a bowl of cold water and soak lettuce for an hour in the refrigerator.

5) When cooking carrots, peas, or corn, add a small amount of sugar to the water to keep the flavor.

6) To keep sweet corn yellow, add one teaspoon of lemon juice to the cooking water just about a minute before turning off the stove. Also, never salt the water you cook corn in. It will toughen the corn.

7) To soften rock-hard brown sugar, simply add a slice of soft bread to the package and close the bag tightly. In a few hours, the sugar will be soft again.

8) Remove fat from soups and stews by dropping ice cubes into the pot. The fat will cling to the cubes as you stir. Take out the cubes before they melt so as not to affect the taste of stew.

Roasted Chicken For Dinner

I was home alone Saturday night and i was a bit lazy to prepare anything for dinner, besides what's left in the fridge were only veggies. I do eat vegetables but it's simply not what i wanted for dinner that time. When i texted Mom and asked her what am i going to prepare, i'm just so glad when she replied that they'll just buy food somewhere. Never had an inkling what Mom was thinking to buy. And when they arrived home, this is what they've got...roasted chicken! I was so delighted. The smell is just so good and of course, it's so so yummy! Hmmm, i'm actually drooling now while writing this one and staring at the picture at the same time. Haven't taken a picture of it though. I just took this one on the web. Anyways, Mom said it costs quite a bit much. Well, it should be 'cause it's really tasty, believe me. (",)