It's FIRST OF JULY, yet we're here in the hospital with my daughter who is admitted for frequent vomiting. She just turned 5 yesterday. Later it was found out that she's suffering from gastritis and moderate dehydration. 

Chilling at PGMH

It is so costly to get sick. Good thing I was able to lend from a colleague. 

Lesson learned: be more cautious next time in choosing food for children.

One of the biggest ways you can express yourself creatively in school is by decorating your locker. Aside from your personal style, the inside of your locker reflects your unique sense of design, the connection and closeness you have with your friends and how good you are at organizing your school essentials. If your school has an open policy on locker decorating, the sky is the limit. Here are some fun ideas on how to make your school locker look like a million bucks. 

LED Lights

Your locker will quickly become the prime hangout spot in between classes when your friends catch a glimpse of your battery-operated LED lights. Not only are LED light strands a great source of extra light in your dark metal locker cave, they also look really cool taped to the very back wall.

Temporary Wallpaper

Removable or repositionable wallpaper or contact paper is a quick and mess-free way to add a playful pop of color or pattern to the interior of your locker door. You can coordinate the print to match your magnetic notepads, mirrors, dry-erase markers and writing boards, or you can mix and match patterns and colors for an added touch of fun.

Magnetic Fashion Bins/Cups

Maximizing room and effectively using up every square inch of available space in your locker is essential. Magnetic cups and bins adhere to the interior door of your locker and hold everything from pens and pencils to scissors, markers, highlighters glue sticks and rulers.

You can shop for many of these locker essentials online or at brick-and-mortar retailers in your community. When you shop online, you have a much better selection and availability of locker essentials. One example of an online retailer offering a full selection of decorating essentials and name brand Locker Lookz accessories is Coppin's Gifts: http://www.coppinsgifts.com/lockerlookz.html. 

From wallpaper to bins, clocks, mirrors, curtains and valances, you can find everything you need to spruce up your locker in one fell swoop online. As the school year progresses, you will love adding favorite photos of your friends, funny notes and decorative touches to your locker.

l woke up inspired everyday and fully motivated because of them. They are my inspirations, the very reason why I work hard. They constitute my life. I can't imagine living my life without them.

 There is a reason why New York City is at the top of any list of tourist destinations around the world. New York City is a city that doesn’t sleep. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and even on holidays, there is going to be activity throughout New York City. And since New York City is the melting pot of the United States, a person will be able to find the activities that they want to do regardless of their background, their language, or their personal interests. This conglomeration of people from around the world is what makes New York City a city like none other on the planet.

There are a couple of tourist attractions that are known around the world in New York City. For example, no one would go to New York City and miss visiting Central Park. Central Park is an oasis of trees, greenery, open spaces, fountains, and bridges stuck in the middle of one of the largest cities on the planet. There is something that is amazing about being surrounded by nature while at the same time being able to gaze upon some of the tallest structures mankind has ever made.

The theater scene in New York City is also very popular. New York has some of the best theatrical productions on the planet. In fact, Broadway is synonymous with theater. If a play or a theatrical production opens on Broadway and is successful, it means that it is something great. It means that the theatrical production was able to stand up against the best in the world and hold its own.

Because of the number of theatrical productions that are available in New York City, it can get overwhelming. One of the best ways for an individual visiting New York City with a limited amount of time to find the theatrical production that’s right for them is to look at NYC theater reviews. These reviews will give a good overview of the different productions that are currently playing in New York and give some perspective that can help an individual decide which show is right for them.

I was posting this because I just miss that girl so much!

Many urban dwellers want a simpler life. They see rural areas as a reprieve from the noise and busy nature of the big city. If you're ready to take on a new lifestyle, explore some of the prime features that go along with a rural environment. There's a whole, new world for you to explore.

Maintenance is Key

A major part of living in a rural environment is maintaining your property. Take care of fencing, barn accessories and the household itself. Ideally, you should inspect the property along its entire perimeter at least once a week. Broken fences translate into potential theft and injured livestock. Take pride in your property because it will be subjected to the weathering elements every day. An urban home doesn't have the same challenges as a rural abode.

Insure Your Livestock

Most rural properties have livestock, such as cattle or horses. There are barns and stables involved with their care. Be aware that covering these items as assets is critically important. Look for horse insurance to protect your investment. If anything happens to your animals, they're covered by the policy. You may never need to use it, but it's comforting to know that there's a buffer between you and a potential emergency.

Start Out Early

Sleeping in on a rural property isn't always suggested. It can get warm during the afternoon on any large property. You'll be outside for most of the day if you're working the land or animals on it. Think about rising early to complete your work before the hottest part of the day arrives. You'll be more productive as a result. There may be extra time in the day for personal pursuits, such as hobbies or charitable work.

If you're not sure about a big leap into the rural lifestyle, spend some time on vacation and explore a local area. Everyone has a different comfort level with their surroundings. You might fall in love with the rural life or decide against it. Trying the experience is the only way to make a real determination.