Rafa Nadal down to number 4..

7 Feb
2010

Is he on a decline? For many, Rafa Nadal is ot yet on a slide, yet majority contend that somehow,  Rafa lost that once invincible and iron man looks that amaze intimidates his opponents- from Roger Federer down to the player ranked in the hundreds. Not yet, I say and I do believe that Rafa Nadal will be back this claycourt season, and surely he will be there to challenge Roger Federer, who I think seems to be benifitting from weak competition. In fact, if you look at the new rankings, the world number 2 is Novak Djokovic who I think is also soft and yes, Rafa Nadal is way better than him. Oh, then there’s Andy Murray at number, without a grand slam to his name!

This new rankings is a minor blip, and I do expect that Rafa Nadal will soon get back to where he belong- in the Top 2.

The right thing to do for Rafa now is to take some time off, re-consider his schedule and don’t attend all events. Select events first where he can best compete, and he can start from there.

..One Step at a Time

2 Feb
2010

What do you get if you don’t get the usual support that you have been expecting from the very start?

Start anew.

Get inspiration.

Get help.

Get out.

Scammers Mode: House Services in Austin, Texas

31 Jan
2010

You work hard after regular working hours in order to continue your freelance content writing career, and you pass on the designated time. The content that you have passed has been submitted too by the buyer for a higher price, and you wait and wait for your payment for weeks and weeks. Next thing you know, you are scammed! Wahehe. So here is another product of my interlude with freelance content writing and the scum of that world- the scammer.

What are the things to consider before you contact a house services company in Austin that focuses on roofing?

One part of your house that makes it stand-out is your roof. Paint it nice and you get second glances; but take it for granted and you not only get thumbs-down from friends but your family’s health may be compromised as well! For this reason, you should make sure that the roofing is in perfect condition and should look good too. The good news is that you can make it happen if you are in Austin, Texas. The city is home to some of the best small businesses that offer house services like roof cleaning. When you are raring to get the services of one firm, make sure that gather some important information first related to your roof.

Consider the approximate pitch of the roof and make sure too that you are aware of the material used for roofing. Is the roofing made from asphalt shingles or from wood shingles? Or is it made from clay or slate tile? Information like these should be prepared so that by the time cleaners knock at your door, the information is ready and the cleaners can use this information to fast-track the task.

Do we need to worry about Rafa Nadal’s fitness?

31 Jan
2010

It was disappointing to learn that Rafa Nadal was ousted by Andy Murray during their quarterfinal duel last week. But at least, wehn I checked the news afterwards, there is a consolation for all of us knowing that Rafa Nadal retired after 2 sets down due to knee health issues. But still, this is something that worries fans and supporters alike. It seems that this issue is recurrent, and continues to hound Rafa.  According to some news reports, Rafa Nadal is not worried at all. But we are worried of course; how can he contend for other tournaments with this kind of situation, no?

Based on an article on Tennis.com, it seems that Rafa Nadal will miss at least four weeks of competition. At least this is a good lead time for Rafa to rest and prepare for the coming clay court season. I guess, he needs to conserve his energy in preparation for the more important matches. This is the same issue that sidelined him during last year’s Wimbledon.

Snapshot of what I want..

27 Jan
2010

Almost everyone I know has their own digital camera, in fact my cousins are happily snapping away pictures with the help of their Digital SLRs for some time now. And what about me? Well, still without one and not fully embracing the digital life. But, I guess I am ready as well to go with the flow, and ready to go digital, albeit on the cheaper side. Currently looking for that cheap yet chic first digital camera I can call mine. Canon or Sony? The Sony Digital Camera S-Series is cheaper, but I do love the looks and perceived functionalities of the Canon Ixus line.  One S-Series of Sony retails for 7,500.00 not bad, no? But is this recommended for a first-timer like me? By the way, I am not going to use this on a regular basis; just for some important occassions and travel.

Frustrated…

16 Jan
2010

Went out and checked my pay for the first 2 weeks of the year, and got the first big surprise of the year. The salary that I received was way way below than what I have expected! Imagine, I was counting on this since the last pay was late last year! This was the lowest amount that I’ve got since I joined the company. I also misplaced some gift checks  and some employees took some gift checks which aren’t theirs (my fault) which I replaced, so I used my personal money during Christmas season. Don’t ask how much personal money I used. What is clear is that it seems that I’m bleeding financially right now, waaa. Are these signs that I need to reconsider my stay? Hehe.

Of SEO, Freelancing and Start-ups

10 Jan
2010

When our company closed shop more than a year ago, we all thought that it was the end for us. We were like a herd scampering after being surprised by something we don’t know. But after more than a year, we learned that it was a blessing in disguise. In fact, this is not just my sentiment. Just the other day, I chanced upon a former officemate of mine who is currently working freelance and she said that the closing of the compay opened doors for her. Ironic isn’t it? But it’s true. Now, another officemate of mine and a former client of mine just opened her start-up SEO company based in the city. I checked her site and she is offering SEO packages, contents, link building and the like. Truly, our stint in our former company helped a lot. There are really somethings that need to be ended as it blinds us from our true direction, no? Congrats to my former officemates!

Quality Articles for Online Marketing Efforts

10 Jan
2010

Want a simple marketing trick online? Include articles and article marketing in your marketing efforts and you will do just fine. You need to remember that the internet is now the vault for information and helpful contents. And users tend to get online in order to get all these information. But we all know that there is a catch for this; some of the information that can be had online is bogus. For this reason, readers and internet users sift thru senseless information in order to get the information that they need. In effect, some websites are getting the hit and they are getting the traffic, and some sites that offer non-sense information are left to accumulate dust.

So what can you get from this? We go back to article marketing and the publishing of good and quality contents. The right and the properly written contents will attract the right readers and as such you get the market that you deserve! This is what they call professional article marketing which you can do on your own or by the help of article providers. The latter option is best for those who want immediate results. You pay the provider for articles according to your specifications; you post it and wait for results. That simple! What you shell out is small compared to the benefits of having professionally written contents. Costs vary depending on the provider, but there are some providers that can offer as low as $23 per article. It’s a good deal and you will know it in the end.

Things to Make your Heart’s Day Extra-Special

10 Jan
2010

There are a few special days that I love the most.  And one of them is Valentine’s Day. I’m not that romantic, nor I’m the kind of person who is overtly sentimental, but there is something about Valentine’s Day that makes me feel just like the average guy on the street, and make me act extra sweet to my partner.

This has been true for the past two years now where we managed to come up with a simple, yet a meaningful celebration for the occasion. Both of us loved going out, and having a few rounds of drinks in a garden restaurant. So for the past two years, it was our ‘main event’ a few drinks after a nice dinner in a local resto. And last year, we heat things a bit by viewing A Walk to Remember (one of our faves) before hitting up the resto. Surely, that sets the tone for the night. With these simple activities to mark Heart’s Day, we fulfilled what we want- a night of celebration of our committment.

This year, we will be trying to notch it a level up. We both earned a promotion, so there is no reason why we will not make it more special. And that is the reason why I am preparing for it financially. Let’s admit it, we need some extra cash in order to get the best, right? To get the best wines and good food, you need to be backed up by extra cash on that day, and that is what I am planning for this year.  Right now, I am planning on a cash advance which we can use, and of course to finance our memorable dinner. Think about it; it would be best to be prepared with an extra cash like cash advance on your hand than going with just the exact money, right?

Back at Work

3 Jan
2010

After a looong vacation, tomorrow is the time to hit the desk again- time for human resource concerns and off to regular schedule of balancing Masters and day job. Aww I miss my freelance writing days! Need to get at least a light workload from a reliable buyer online! I don’t need those that pay after two months or so. I need buyers that can offer me the pay after a week of submission. This year will be a great one, and I can feel it. Need to go to the city as well to visit someone. And this will be the year when I will travel…Cebu, here we come!

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