The Greatest Gift of All

Thank you Father God for the greatest gift of all.. your son JESUS!

Have a wonderful and meaningful Christmas to all! :)

Best Tips For Buying Condos

Investing in a condo is an excellent way to own a home without the fears of vast amounts of money required for maintenance that comes with townhouses. Condo dwellers have the advantage of sharing amenities and enjoying professional management to handle maintenance tasks. Condos are single units located within several unit properties. You own your condo, but share amenities, such as playground, dog area, park, gym and swimming pool. If you are planning to invest in a condo, these tips should help you to get the right one.

 

Beyond Sales Contract

You need to look beyond the condo sales contract when buying a condominium. You need to pay attention to the declaration or agreement. It guides or dictates how the condo operates or is governed. You should request to read the documents before you buy condos for sale in Midtown Toronto so that you know what the management expects of you. For instance, learn about how the management handles complaints and requests and how the restrictions affect your lifestyle.

  

What Condos Include

It’s wise to understand what the condos include. You need to know if they include the features you want. For instance, know if the condo has an additional parking space for your guests, extra storage, and security measures. You also want to see the kind of fixtures installed in the condos and their sizes.

 

Type of Condo

The condo market is diverse, and it suits the needs of different buyers. Therefore, you need to know the variety of condos available in your area so that you choose the type that suits your needs. For instance, a divided kind of condo is where you won your condo, but has shared amenities with other owners. As such, you pay maintenance costs for exterior siding, hallways and entrance. There are also the undivided condos where costs are assumed by all owners, depending on their respective share.

Now that you have these tips, you can make an informed decision. You can get a condo that meets your needs. Your financial situation also matters.

Great is the Lord

Indeed God is so great and worthy of the highest praise and honor! 

There are times when we feel and think God is not fair. We asked why do bad things happen to good people. Why He allowed the wicked to prosper and let the faithful ones to suffer. We even say God doesn't makes sense. But we must understand that God is sovereign, He knows everything and He is just. Everything happens for a reason and we should trust Him and the process. To increase our faith, He allows the enemy to test us, sometimes to harm us just like Job so that after we endure, we'll experience God's power and presence in our lives.

I've been through a lot, and in all seasons of my life I'm full of gratitude because of God's unconditional love and faithfulness to me and my family. In spite of who we are and what we did, He never leaves us nor forsake us. 

Thank you Lord, You are greatly to be praised!

Taking Care of Your Guitar

Playing the guitar is a great way to express yourself, and you can take it just about anywhere. However, proper care is essential. Here are ways you can make your guitar last and keep it sounding great.

Have Extra Strings Handy

Generally, you can use a guitar string as long as you want, up until it breaks. When a string does come apart, however, it’s helpful to have an extra set of strings around. You can easily find strings online, usually at affordable prices, and most music stores should have a variety of different kinds available. Just be sure to pick the right strings for your instrument!

Keep it Clean

Even if you wash your hands every time before picking up your guitar, they can still leave behind body oils and other substances. Using a cloth to clean your strings is a simple way to prevent buildup, and if you want to clean your frets, use a small cloth or a toothbrush with soap and water. To clean the finish, specialized guitar polish is the best choice, as other liquids could cause damage.

Store Your Guitar in a Case

While a guitar bag can be useful for keeping out dust and humidity, a hard case has the extra advantage of protecting your instrument from damage, e.g. accidentally banging a tough surface. While they may make carrying your guitar slightly heavier, their added protection is more than worth it, and most come with a handle for easier carry: some even have straps, if you prefer carrying your guitar and case on your back.

For Major Jobs, Find Professional Repair

If your guitar suffers heavy damage or its pieces begin to wear out, then your safest bet is to contact a professional. Find somebody who services guitars in your area, e.g. by typing in boston guitar repair or wherever you happen to live into a search engine or, better yet, a reputable review site like the Better Business Bureau.

With a guitar that’s properly cared for, you’ll feel more than comfortable strumming to your heart’s content.

Coping up

It's been a while since my last post..well it's because of my work load in the office plus we got too busy preparing for our children's moving in to a new apartment. My son is now a college freshman in a university in Manila joining her sister who's also working in Makati, so both of our children are living independently now. As for me and husband, we really feel the difference of not having our children around. So to cope up, I just look for other way to fill the emptiness, gladly my daughter shared her Netflix account with me. So now that's where I'm diverting my attention and I easily got hooked to the TV series that I'm watching.

Watching TV series can be addictive sometimes, there are days when all I want is to do is finish watching the whole season in one sitting hahaha. Currently I'm watching Suits, an American legal drama television series created and written by Aaron Korsh. The series premiered on June 23, 2011, on USA Network, it is the network's longest running original series in terms of seasons and episodes. The final season was aired July 17 of this year. I love reading novels written by John Grisham which mostly are related to legal thrillers, that's why when I saw this TV series, Suits it immediately draw my attention. I also love the lead characters Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) and Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). 

3 Tools to Help Special-Needs Students Thrive

Learning is not a one-size-fits-all system. Students with physical, mental or learning disabilities often benefit from an unconventional approach to education. These three tools can help them get through each school day with a sense of achievement.

1. Rules and Rewards

Rules provide a necessary amount of structure to a child's day. Stating rules and expectations clearly and having a visual reminder of what those expectations are will help kids navigate their choices. Placing a colorful list of rules up at home or in the classroom can be really helpful. Pairing rules with rewards for good behavior is also a great motivational tool. It helps kids learn that actions have consequences and empower them to make good choices.

2. Tactile Tools

Though many classrooms cater to an auditory learning style, not all students thrive within that kind of environment. For kids with visual or auditory impairment or for kids who have trouble focusing on their schoolwork, getting through class can be even harder. Tactile games like braille mazes help kids with sight limitations build their spatial awareness. Similarly, using cheerios to practice addition and subtraction can help students improve their conceptual thinking in a more engaging way.

3. Visual Additions

Having photo flashcards that supplement storytelling or language acquisition exercises can help struggling students grasp new concepts at a quicker rate. Pairing a visual with each word or concept strengthens that connection between letters and meaning. It can help students create a memorable mental picture for the next time they have to recall that word's meaning, put together a sentence or write a story.

There are myriad tools, apps and exercises available to help kids with unique learning needs succeed in school. Getting kids up and moving, engaging them in activities and incorporating each kind of learning style can help create a more accessible environment both at school and at home.

Resting in God's promises

It's so hard to get up this morning, the weather is gloomy because of the coming typhoon..and because i have a cold allergy, my eyes is watery and my nose is so itchy, these makes me all the more glued to my bed. But I need to get up and go to work. :(

I really look forward to the day where I can  sleep and take a rest as long as I want..without thinking or worrying about anything. I just thank the Lord for always reminding me that through Him, we can find strength, peace and rest. 

And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest. ~Exodus 33:14

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ~Isaiah 40:29-31

In times like this, I just quiet my spirit, meditate on His words and take a rest in God's promises.