We’re planning to visit my sister in Bay Area this weekend and at the same time I will visit a friend who lives close to my favorite San Francisco auto repair shop. I have not informed her that we are coming so I am expecting that she may not be home when we get there.

So while waiting, it will be a good time to also check timing belt for the old honda accord that we will use. The reasons why I like this repair shop are that they always give good service and cheapest cost! They check the car thoroughly and suggest any maintenance that needs to get fix. They do not push you to get their service if you are not ready. They give honest feedback if you need to get the service or you can still relax and wait until you need it.

By the way, you can check online at Repairpal.com the approximate cost if you have repairs that needs to get fix. Car shop cannot take advantage of us now!

Today is my Friday. I have tons of things I need to do tomorrow. I just hope I can still have time to browse the www.zitremedies.org that my friend suggested to look.

1. My car is desperately need oil change and to check out other things.
2. I need to check our passport too.. just incase we need to fly away.
3. I also need to prepare documents for Gabe’s passport.
4. I need to prepare application packet for hubby’s citizenship. Yes, he will go first.. for $610 fee. I can wait. I’m planning to apply together with my mom.
5. Plan trip to San Jose to watch the play where my sister is one of the cast.

And I know, I have small details I cannot remember right now. I’d better wake up early tomorrow.

FB time is minimal now. Just too hard because Gabe is always looking for me and he is making a mess on my desk if I will not stand up and carry him. I don’t complain.. cause I know he will stop asking mommy too when he gets big. lol So FB can wait for now.

So what is best treatment for hemorrhoids? I think increasing fiber intake and use of hemorrhoidal cream? I remember my father has problem like this and that’s the reason why we always have fruits at home. Fruits helped him to be regular and that keeps his hemorrhoids in control. No more pushing and bleeding. This is one of the thing I learned from him.. eat fruits regularly and you will have regular visit to the bathroom! lol

I’m trying to eat at least one fruit a day just to eat healthy

If I cannot find time to prepare for gmat exam, how much more I can find time for lsat prep? My timeline to pass the CPA board exam is past and I don’t think I still want to pursue my masteral for now. I really do not know.. it might change again but for now.. I have no time for both. My daily life is loaded of activities. So career/educational advancement is on the back burner now. I have other things that I need to prioritize first than my education.

A little background, LSAT is a qualifying exam for students who are aiming to go in a reputable and high quality law school. And GMAT is required exam for professional who want to pursue a master education in business field. Both require preparation to pass the exam. Good review materials and time is the key to nail it! In my case, I do not have time and my heart is not set to it now. So my path is not geared to pass. That’s why I have to let go pursuing educational advancement for now.  But if you have time and resources.. you should do it now!

Having acne is not fun at all! I’m just thankful that I don’t need a body acne treatment but not thankful because my face needs it! I have skin that is very acne prone, especially on my lower chin. When I was in college, I often get this when I need to review for an exam then sleep late and also when my period is about to come. I thought that once I past that adolescent period it will go away.. but I was wrong! I turned 30 already and I still have it. Such a bummer hormones I have!

But anyway, acne is just a small problem to complain in my life.. other people has bigger issues that my acne is just nothing for them. So I still go on with my life normally despite the acne.

Most of the nutritional books I read, recommends incorporating conjugated linoleic acid as part of the daily supplements. They specifically recommends this to people who is trying to loose weight and build muscles at the same time. I think I have some here at home.. but haven’t start taking it cause I need to read more about it. Just to make sure it will not have side effects on other vitamins I am taking. Anyways, so let me do that now so I can start it on my diet too!

One of my regret when I was pregnant is not listening to my OB to take my prenatal vitamins REGULARLY as in all vitamins everyday! I’m supposed to take iron, folic acid, calcium, and regular multi vitamins but I always skipped my calcium because it’s too big. Also, I didn’t know and it was not explain to me why I need it. I only found out the need when I’m on my second pregnancy. They said that the baby inside the body tends to eat all the calcium deposit the mom has. And that explains dental problem and back ache after the baby. I found out that I have early degeneration on my bones and I think not taking enough calcium when I was pregnant is one of the cause.

Oh well, I still have chance to correct what was wrong on my 3rd pregnancy, right? Yes, there might be 3rd time but not very soon.. lol

Last month I got my first speeding ticket and my second ticket in my almost 6 years of driving.  According to the ticket, the violation is under Vehicle Code (VC) 22350.

Basic Speed Law

22350.  No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.

The police said I was running 51 on a 35 mph street.  But what I knew is the speed limit of the street I was running that time is 40-45 mph. 

I’m still not decided to plead guilty or to request a hearing.  I need to go back to  the scene and find the post where it says 35 mph. I work in a place where this kind of mistake or violation should not be committed.. I know the rules and if I saw the sign I will oblige to follow without hesitation.  I have no reason to drive fast at past 11 at night.  I have my kids, mom, and our family friend to risk their life in driving recklessly not abiding the speed limit.  And even my family is not with me, I don’t normally lead  the traffic to drive beyond the speed limit.  I go with the flow of the traffic but no.. I don’t ignore signs.

I checked my speedometer when I passed the cop’s car and its between 40 and 45. So I was surprised when he followed me with his flashing and nerve wrecking lights.  I was able to pull over quickly because I’m not running fast.

Oh boy, I don’t want anything on my driving records because that will make our car insurance higher, I don’t want to pay, I don’t want to pay to go to school. I’m willing to attend trials and prepare my defense why I should not be guilty. I know it will take my time away from work.. but I have time off I can use.

Any advice?

When I get allergy symptoms, I try not to use any allergy relief drugs. I just feel that even it can bring relief for a while it cannot truly help me in long run. I always check natural remedy or herbs to help me ease the symptoms. I remember when I had bad allergy, I took oregano oil with water as my tea.. and helped.

Just sharing my allergy free son Except for cow’s milk and egg white

No, I don’t need best wrinkle cream for myself. What I need is freckles removal or sun-damage repair cream. lol I noticed that all my freckles came out during my second pregnancy. So weird, I don’t know why. And I thought that it will go away, but it did not. I’m using a cream now that says can clear complexion. And I noticed some lightening on my freckles. Hopefully it can fully erase the blemishes.