Battle Over Plantation Shutters

Back when we were looking for a new house to purchase, hubby and I had a plan on what we want to put in our house. We agreed that instead of placing window blinds, we decided that we want shades. The one the blocks the sun/heat thus helping us save money and energy. We also talked about whether we still want custom plantation shutters installed. In our old house, we had shutters and for some reason, hubby wasn't attractive to it. I like it a lot for it adds beauty to the outside of the house. Anyway, we are still battling on it and I am wishing he would agree this time.

Mouth Problems

Based on what I read on WebMd and the symptoms I have been feeling, I am pretty sure that I have gum disease and if not treated it will cause more damage on my health. I have no idea how I get this for I brush twice a day and even floss twice a day. I learned that having diabetes makes it worst and so I need to see my dentist as soon as I can before it gets worst.

Gum Disease

Red, swollen, or bleeding gums could be gingivitis, which can cause teeth to loosen and fall out. Also called gum disease, gingivitis – a form of periodontal disease -- can happen when an illness, medication, plaque, or other problem leaves gums vulnerable to bacterial infection. Prevention is the best strategy. That means daily flossing and brushing, as well as regular dental visits. Severe gingivitis may require antibiotics.

Smoking is Bad for Health

One of my favorite love story was the Romeo and Juliet and I can watch it over and over again and will never get tired of it. I just wished I have a copy of it. Anyway, I didn't know that there is a company that makes cigarettes and named one of them after the movie which is called romeo y julieta. I wonder why it was named after the love story. Those who have tried this brand of cigarettes probably know that answers why. Oh well, I will never know since I don't and will never smoke for I believe that smoking is bad for your health. I wished my Dad would stop smoking so he would never get lung disease. We love him and will never get tired praying that someday he would eventually stop slowly.

Expensive Day!

We had a busy day today. First we went to mail the gifts for my brother in-laws and his family who didn't make it to our Christmas reunion due to flight cancellation. We were all heartbroken for we were all expecting them to join us on celebrating Christmas with the whole family. The, we shopped, dropped stuffs of at Goodwill. The thing that consumed most of our day was when we have our car oil changed. When they checked everything, they've found out that the brake was all worn out and it needs a replacement badly. We've got no choice but agreed to put a brembo brake. Though we got a $125 discount, we still paid $300+... indeed today was the most expensive day so far. Things happened unexpectedly and this is one of them. Oh well, this is important and we have to have it done or not at all...it is our choice! We did the right thing for sure.

Cold Sore

Cold Sores

Also called fever blisters, you don’t get cold sores from fevers or colds but they can be triggered by them. The virus that causes cold sores is usually passed via a kiss, shared utensils, or other close contact. OTC creams and ointments may help discomfort and speed healing. Frequent sores may require a prescription. Cold sores are a top mouth problem. Other problems include canker sores, TMJ, bad breath, and mouth cancer.

This cold sore bothers me a lot. At first, I thought it was just an ordinary chapped lips, but when it didn't heal after three days of treating it with lip balm medications...I figured it is a cold sore. I hate it and the looked if it.