I'll have my monthly visit to my OBGyn this Wednesday and I am excited again to hear some updates. I bet I have gained 5 lbs or more since my tummy's so obvious now, measures 23 inches. Baby boy is almost 6 months and his heartbeat is getting louder. He moves a lot too. I will be having my glucose test then and they'll draw blood from me again. I hate it. Also, I need to get my seasonal Flu shot and the H1N1 shot. I'll post the updates later.

I have been thinking about my family's future, everyone does. But having a life insurance is really a necessity? Getting one guarantees a solid financial future for those we love and care about the most. But in this tough economy, not all can afford to get one. How I wish I could purchase a policy and be able to be secured with my love ones future. Maybe someday, I will. What about you? Have you made the decision to purchase an insurance policy?

If you are planning to purchase a life insurance policy, you might want to try Advantage Life Insurance. You can also ask your friends about theirs or search the net and get an online quote if you have the time. You can also look for best rates online. I might scout first for best rates and try the online quotes that they offer. If the time comes for me to get a life insurance, I would grab the opportunity and be happy knowing that I am ready to leave the world without worries.

If you have seen the Korean drama Shining Inheritance/Brillian Legacy and liked it, you may want to watch this new drama too, Take Care of the Young Lady. You will love the main actors. They were loved on that old drama series Princess Hours and Coffee Prince (the lead actress) and the Chairman on that drama Queen of Housewives (actor). I can't wait to see the next episode since this one is not complete yet. Still ongoing and has been on the top of the list of favorites at Mysoju.

Alternative Title: 아가씨를 부탁해 / Take Care of the Young Lady
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Film Date: August, 2009
Korea Casts:
Jung Il Woo, Yoon Eun Hye, Yoon Sang Hyun
Description:

Of the high-rolling top 'hot celebrities' of the wealthy upper class in Korea's high society, Kang Hye Na (Hena) is the one desired by the men, feared and hated by the women. Being the only successor to the largest conglomerate company, Kang-san Group, Kang Hena has both the looks and the background. She is the owner of the ‘Lady Castle’ and lives a ‘princess-like’ life with her servants.

Until one day, out of pure coincidence, she comes across Suh Dong Chan who turns her life upside down. Not only does he make her do community service, he even kidnapped her... and now he's the new household manager!!! Even after stepping on him, crushing him and biting him, he still doesn't run away. She may have finally met her match...

Credits: smr05@YEHouse-soompi

Charter is now again giving great prizes. If you have remembered before, they were giving away a laptop every day for two months. If you were happy with that, you will be happier this time. Charter will be giving away a 2010 Camaro 2SS. I heard that this new 426 hp Camaro is one of the fastest and hardest cars to get in North America. It would be great to win this prize and get it for free. Sales Tax is included in the prize already.

How to join? Just visit charter.com/camaro and register to join the Camaro Sweepstakes. You can also view the complete rules, specifications on the Camaro and more. Aside from the Camaro, Charter is also giving away free gift cards. You can get a $100 gift card when you buy 3 Charter services, $50 gift card for 2 services, and $25 gift card when you buy 1 Charter service. So visit now and don't waste time. The contest runs from September 15 through November 26 at noon only.

This is a part of Charter Cable campaign. They are attracting new customers and rewarding existing customers in new and exciting ways by giving away a Camaro and gift cards. Charter is really generous. Last time, they gave away an HDTV a day, including a grand prize of a home theater system and one year of free Charter Digital Cable® service with HD programming. And last year, they gave away laptops and Xbox 360 game systems and one customer drove away a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. For more information, check Charter on Twitter to keep up with the latest information from Charter and to get valuable deals and access to great sweepstakes. You may also visit Charter on Facebook. Good luck!

I bet you guys have heard about the flood that happened in various cities/provinces in Philippines. A lot of my friends had asked me if my family and friends were alright and thank God they were. Actually, I was not worried with my family since Manila is far from my hometown. The affected areas were in Luzon, the northern part of Philippines where the capital Manila is. My family lives in the southern part of PI, Mindanao. Even if they were far, they still experienced the heavy rain. Mom said the waves from the ocean were strong and high and it scared them. It made a crack to our fence. I was thankful that the flood didn't occur in our place but sad for my fellow Filipinos and friends in Manila who had become victims of the tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana). Let's continue praying for everyone's safety.

My friends and I was discussing about driving and auto insurance. In our tough economy today, it is really difficult to keep up with life. We have no choice but have to deal with it in order to survive. Driving our own car is one of the important things that we need to do. I know a lot of people are not driving. I know the feeling of commuting. It is difficult to go to work or to school if you are not driving. I used to take the bus when I didn't have my license yet. Hubby used to spend time for me to be picked up and that will waste his precious work time too. That is why, driving for us is really important as well as auto insurance. We can't drive without it.

If you are looking for auto insurance, you can ask your friends about it, search it online or go to AmericanCarQuotes.com. This helps individuals get auto insurance. When hubby chose one, he considered the cost of insurance and the policy. He might have heard it from a friend and he is using it up to now. You might as well look for insurance for your students. I hope you can find the right auto insurance for you. Let's keep up with life and move on.

If you are an expectant Mom like me, this will help you too. I know that we are really eager to prepare the nursery earlier. Sometimes we overlook and prepare a lot than what's needed. We may consider the following first before nesting. This is a link sent to me by Babycenter.com. Goodluck!

A Few Items To Have in Your Home
Based on content from Johnson & Johnson's Baby Care Basics: Practical Tips for Parents-to-Be.

Outfitting Your Baby

If you listened to everyone's advice, you'd have a never-ending list of necessities for your baby. But really, your baby is going to need your unending love, and a few basics. You'll find it helpful to have these supplies (and one or two cute outfits that you can't resist!) on hand before your baby comes home:

Diapers (newborn size) - get a few packages
Undershirts
Onesies
Socks
Blanket sleeper
Stretchy suits
Bibs
What to Get for the Medicine Cabinet

While you're out shopping for baby supplies, pick up a few items that you'll need for baby's medicine cabinet. Here's a list of the essentials:

Thermometer (digital)
Nonaspirin liquid pain reliever
Gas-relieving drops
Nasal aspirator bulb syringe for removing mucus from a stuffy nose
Safety manicure scissors
Sterilized cotton balls, or cotton squares or rounds, such as JOHNSON'S® Pure Cotton Rounds
JOHNSON'S® Safety Swabs
Baby Toiletries

It's important to keep your baby clean and to keep your baby's skin healthy and moisturized. Here are a few of the essentials to have in your home:

Ultra-mild baby wash, such as JOHNSON'S® HEAD-TO-TOE® Baby Wash
Baby wipes
Diaper ointment with zinc oxide such as DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste or DESITIN® Rapid Relief Cream
Baby moisturizer such as JOHNSON'S® Baby Lotion or JOHNSON'S® Baby Oil - Baby Skin Care
JOHNSON'S® Baby Shampoo

This is another Korean drama that I want you to watch guys. You will going to love this I bet! This is one of my favorites. Shining Inheritance is an outstanding drama series for me. In fact, it is even shown on Philippine TV right now dubbed in Tagalog. Prepare your handkies guys.

Alternative Title: 찬란한 유산 / Shining Inheritance
Genre: Romance
Film Date: April, 2009
Total Episodes: 28
Korea Casts:Han Hyo Joo, Han Ye-Won, Lee Seung Ki
Description:
This will be focusing on the love and trials of the 20 year old generation. Go Eun Sung's life is similar to Cinderella's. After her father died, her step-mother, Baek Sung Hee, took away all of her assets and her younger brother, Eun Woo, suddenly disappears without a trace. Eun Sung preservers and works really hard to become a chef at a food company. The grandson of the food company, Sun Woo Hwan, notices Eun Sung and falls in love with her. source

Did I tell you guys that I am more hooked up with soap operas than before? If I can't update my blogs, that means, I'm watching my Korean or Asian dramas again. I even spend my whole day watching, laughing and crying :) I just love it. Right now, I am watching one of the hottest deama in Korea. It is a bit older but I like the story. The title Cinderella Man is interesting so if you want to try something new to watch, try this.

Alternative Title: 신데렐라맨
Film Date: April, 2009
Total Episodes: 16
Korea Casts:Han Eun Jung, Im Yoon Ah, Kwon Sang Woo, Song Chang Ui
Description:
A story of a rich man (Lee Joon Hee) who switches lives with a man who looks identical to him only the difference between them is the other man is poor (Oh Dae San). Seo Yeo Jin is a girl who studies at fashion design school in Paris but returns to Korea after her life is turned upside down when her father dies. source