Start a DIY compost pit at home...

Composting is a great way to promote a healthy environment. Not only does it keep your yard clear of waste but at the same time, you can use these waste to grow nature. In order to become an effective composter, you have to keep a few things in mind. Make sure that you have a compost bin located where the sun can shine on it. The sun’s warmth is big factor in breaking down your compost. You should also make sure that the layers of your compost are arranged properly so that oxygen is distributed evenly among the layers. Try to have an arrangement starting with a five centimeter layer of food waste, followed by a five centimeter of crumpled newspaper or other forms of paper.

If you have pets at home which are vegetarian in nature, you could use their beddings as compost. Be careful of using animal beddings for compost because carnivorous pets tend to have more smelly bedding than vegetarian ones. Keep in mind that placing your compost in a warm condition is a fast way of getting finished compost. This means that you can take advantage of the summer season to generate good compost while expect a slow development in the colder months to come. With all these tips and advices, you are on your way in becoming an effective composter!

I think this is the simplest Christmas celebration we ever had. One of the saddest, too. We started off with prayers on the 24th since it was his mom’s 40th day of passing. I missed his mom. Of course we all do.

After a short family gathering, we attended the 8PM mass. We headed home after that and waited for the clock to strike at 12. Noche Buena was kinda different without her mom who usually greeted us cheerfully before anybody does.

We received lots of greetings from other people through SMS and Facebook. And just before we sleep, we watched few more anime.

Here come’s the tiring part… Christmas is over so it’s time for general cleaning!

We changed curtains and bed sheets, wiped out dirt from ceiling and mopped the floor, cleaned electric fans, rearrange things and do lots of household chores. Pretty exhausting! And as we moved the bed around the room to clean each corner and the underneath, we found lots of stuff that we’ve never seen before. Rather, the things they have been looking for. Old shoes, Playstation, drawing materials, dividers, etc. There are also lots of collectible items that have been boxed such as books, anime cards and gashapon. I wonder if one of the family members is also into collecting custom challenge coins. All I know is that her mom has a great collection of mail stamps.

Keeping things in order...

We threw away some of the things that they’ll no longer need. This happens a lot when you do general cleaning. You tend to find old but interest stuff… and as you keep cleaning, it becomes tiresome.

But it was so fulfilling to see a clean and organized room! Now that everything’s in the right place, it’s time for anime marathon!

Bring the look and feel of the ocean to your home...

If you can’t go out this summer, then bring summer to your home! Seaside decors are on sale right now so you can really save while creating a beach-like atmosphere of your own. Decorate your home with a beach theme by starting with white washed laminate floors. This type of flooring is a fantastic choice to mimic a cape-cod, beachy atmosphere. The ambiance will definitely light and airy as if you’re strolling by the shore. Beach house-looking laminate flooring goes well with white, blue and gray and beige tones so mixing and matching it with seaside decorations will be easy. For a unique coastal, bleached floor look; go for oak shades with high gloss features.

Though there might be risks in staying out of your house, your job or some social gatherings may require to be stay a bit late outside. If other family members can stay at home to ensure home security that would be fine. But if you are leaving alone, it would be better to consider home automation.

It's touchscreen... take control of it...

Put your home in auto-pilot mode! This type of security system allows homeowners to take control of their home even if they are away. The flexibility of the system is within everybody’s reach. Your own safety just lies on your fingertips.

Aside from security, home automation can also be used to manage your expenses with electronic devices. It has lighting and thermostat control to lower down energy consumption. Setting it up and customizing it is easy and convenient. Another remarkable feature is the security alerts via text or email during emergencies. Moreover, additional custom notifications can be added when someone comes in and out of the house.

At home. Relaxing. Blogging. Dreaming.

I really love the comfort of my own home...

But where will I get money to keep me going? No more cash advance for me. In fact, haven’t tried it even when I was still working with my very first company. I am afraid of debt. I don’t have credit cards. Just debit cards and bank accounts.

Two weeks from now, I won’t see those familiar faces again. “Manong Magtataho” by the footbridge, Manang/Kuya/Ate by the pantry, guards and FMS and a lot more familiar strangers. Will I see my colleagues and other acquaintances from then on? I don’t know.

Two weeks from now, I won’t be answering technical calls from demanding or irate calls. I won’t be checking my monthly stats. I won’t be afraid to sleep and wake up late. I won’t hate traffic. And I’d definitely love being at home. Whether alone, with him, or with my family… I’ll surely be happy to live comfortably.

Two weeks from now, my life will change. In a major major way…