Great Deals from H&M

Hubby and I went to the city in spite of the weather!  Snow was all over the place and it was freezing cold but he insisted to go out.  He said "let's go and eat out for lunch and catch the bus".  We had lunch at La Place then looked around the store.  After that, hubby wanted to take a look for his magazine collection in the bookstore but I told him I'll wait for him inside H&M.  Red stickers were hanging on the stores and i assumed those were great deals of discounted prices!  Amazingly saw this pair of red gloves made of soft suede with decorative buttons at the wrist and a thin lining.  Original price is 19,95eu and bought it for 1eu.  It's actual price online is still 15eu. 

 

photo from H&M
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NS Railway Precaution

I got this message from our local Railway Transport company about it's weather situation for tomorrow from my iphone.  Super like it. It's somewhat like a friendly reminder from an advertisement of something that i used to see on tele.  But anyways, keep warm and be safe everyone! 

 Rural amended timetable on Tuesday, January 15th

For Tuesday, January 15th is snow and frost is expected. These weather conditions can seriously impede traffic. To avoid problems as much as possible to cope, adapt NS and ProRail precaution from the start of the train timetables in many pathways.Please note fewer trains, frequent switching and more crowds in the train. The modifications are currently in the process planner. Plan your trip therefore shortly before departure.

The German Doughnut

Thanked God it's Saturday!  It simply means a day of chilling out and relaxing at home. We only need to get some food shopping for the coming week especially the sandwiches of hubby to take to work  So, right after having breakfast, we prepared ourselves then immediately drove  to Germany.  We hopped from one store to another until this Berliner Ballen (called in german) caught our attention on our way out.  This really looks different from the famous Dunkin Donuts with a hole in a middle. This donuts are so good! Filled with marmalade or jam like apricots, strawberry and raspberry.  Price is at 2,95eu for 5 pcs.

Berliner Ballen

The City Of Love - Paris

Paris is one of the countries me and my husband fall in love with.  I never imagined it's only few hours drive away from us. Well, getting into Paris is totally hilarious!  Good thing my husband is an experienced driver. The streets are so busy and they have a very bad traffic system. Surroundings was not clean at all like the Netherlands but the city is oozing with romantic views and sceneries which you will never forget.  That is why a lot of people all over the world travel to visit Paris. Some of  the places we visited are the tomb of Napoleon, the famous Eiffel Tower, the River Cruise, the Sacre Coure Church, Musee Du Louvre and the National Invalides which is just a few minutes walk from where we stayed.  You must at least stay in Paris for couple of days or a week to enjoy touring and site seeing.  We have been to this city of love the second time for the birthday of my husband and has spent New Year there on our first visit.

Here are some photos i took.

Me infront of the Eiffel Tower 

National Invalides

Notre Dame Cathedral (taken during our River Cruise)

The Tomb of Napoleon

Sacre Coure

Musee du Louvre

Sending Money Abroad

How do you send money to your families and loved ones?  Nowadays, there are thousands of ways to send money abroad  like Western Union Transfer, Money Gram, Paypal and so forth.  But ever since, I am only using bank to bank transfer.  Why?  Because the transfer fees is as low as 5,50 euro per transaction (no limit).  Normally it will take 3-5 days before the recipient bank receives it.  My bank also offers the cheapest transfer rate compared to other banks here in the Netherlands.  So, i am very much happy about it.  Just checked online banking with BDO and transferred some money to my parents.  Rate is 1eu = 51.84 :(

I Need to Renew my Passport

After we decided to visit my family in the Philippines sometime this year, i need my passport to be renewed.  My first passport is going to expire this coming December 2013.  I know it is early to ask for a new one but we are only allowed to travel six months prior to the date of departure.  Considering the time as well,  it needs to be send to the Philippines and back again is roughly about a month and a half.  So, I am going to the Hague where the Philippine Embassy here in the Netherlands is located.  My appointment will be on Tuesday afternoon after lunch time.  After that, i will be meeting with my brother and take a look around in the city.  Can't wait for window shopping time!

Moments of 2012

Hello guys!  How was the year of the water snake started in you and your family?  I haven't really been searching for things what the water snake year will bring for us but am hoping for the best is yet to come.  I am doing this post to sum up the things good and bad of course that happened to us.  I admit the first months was difficult.  We had trials to overcome as a couple but in the end we sorted things out and made our relationship stronger.  Career wise on the other hand, we both are working and it helped us a lot.  Health issues are excellent with us and my family.  We also earned some properties to invest in the future.  Plus another thing, my brother joined me here which i am very happy too.  I forgot to mention, i survived 4 years and more to come! I guess year 2012 was not bad at all.  Embracing the sweet memories of it and bringing with me the things that i learned for the future.  Thank you Lord for everything.