Lux Thinking Aloud Celebrating My Fantastic 36th Year On Earth 11:29 AM The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. -Frank Lloyd Wright Just finished celebrating my fantastic 36th year on earth. It’s my last birthday as a single woman. Time flies when you’re having fun. Wasn’t it only yesterday I was reveling in my single journey, embracing the ups and downs, feeling the joy and pain of being “set apart” in a world cruel to someone choosing to walk alone? A bit dramatic, isn’t it? But that’s based on my experience. I’ve loved my single life. Every part of it---the good, the bad, and the ugly. I love the me-time, the quiet, the independence, and the freedom, even when I feel empty sometimes. Because that’s when I felt God’s presence the most. That’s when I’m most desperate for Him. Fantastic 36th Year on Earth Eating kindly This year I’ve decided to take baby steps towards eating kindly. However, I’m not a vegan yet. I'm a pescovegetarian. The reason being where I currently am, food choices for vegans are minimal. But I started because every time I eat meat, I can’t help thinking that what I am eating used to be alive and, if given a choice, I would not want to die just so I can eat. He’d instead be playing on the grass, eating, sleeping, and enjoying life. Not to be confined in a dirty, uncomfortable cage with little room for moving, enduring heat, getting tortured, and eventually killed in who knows what way. In the words of Jessica Chastain: “I don’t want to torture anything. … it’s about trying to live a life where I’m not contributing to the cruelty in the world. … While on this planet, I want everyone I meet to know that I am grateful they are here.” Nutritional and environmental reasons also pushed me to change my food choices---and lifestyle in general. I’m on my way to eating purely plant-based. I’ll get there someday soon. This year, I decided to eat kindly, which is fantastic! More travels I discovered my love for traveling when I was still single. It’s one of the things I wanted to do for myself: to find joy and be in awe as often as possible. To discover new places and experience new things. This year, that didn’t change. I am thankful for a fiance who loves traveling and seeing nature. And who stays in control, takes care of everything from planning to packing, and oversees everything that’s needed. That’s something you must strive to find, my dear single friends. Someone who lets you be independent but whom you can also always depend on. I’ve traveled both for leisure and business this year. Both I’ve enjoyed and am thankful for. Gift of romantic relationship I was single for six years before I met my fiance. Six years of no dating, no flirting, no emotional involvement. Six years of pruning, healing, spending time with friends, serving, working, and traveling. Most of all, it’s been a long journey of making peace with myself. It wasn’t easy. It was so loud outside. People judge and laugh at my choices. Well-meaning friends pressured me to settle with apparently just anyone they thought was “okay” for me. Thankfully, there is calmness inside me. Despite my doubts and fears, everything will work out in the end. I was so tired of kissing frogs that I was willing to forego dating for as long as the next one I kiss is the actual prince. I couldn’t help but marvel at God’s greatness. Although we are not perfect, He finds someone who is perfectly imperfect for us. And no matter how different we are, we fit just right like puzzle pieces to create a beautiful picture. When I was still single, I would take note of the things I wanted and did not want for my future husband. Sometimes I’ll be watching a movie, and when I love the spouse in the film, I’d whisper a prayer to God and say, “Please give me a husband like that, Lord.” Sometimes it happens when reading a book or even in real life. I’m very observant. If I see someone acting like a jerk, I’d say, “I’d rather stay single for life than be with someone like that.” This was when I decided that if I could not get married someday, I’d be okay with it. I’ll just keep traveling and enjoying life as it is. Somehow in my heart, I knew I was leading in this direction. Knowing that you’ll be happy to stay single and ready should there be a shift in the universe is such a wonderful feeling. 😉 God has plans for us far better than we have imagined. His generosity is boundless. I will forever be grateful to Him for finally giving me the gift of a romantic relationship. All worth the wait and the heartaches. “Adulting” at its finest One of the many Save-the-date templates I tested I’ve never felt more “adult” in my life than I have this year. What could be more mature, serious, and adult than planning for a wedding and paying bills? I can’t (and don’t want to) delve into details. But so far, this year has been the most stressful, busiest, challenging, and overwhelming time in my adult life. By the way, I’m selling my property. So if you’re interested, just shoot me a message. 😏 The gift of uncertainty Just because I’m thirty-six now doesn’t mean I have figured out everything about life. My future is still uncertain. I have plans and goals, but obviously, in my past, God has proven that His will is stronger and far more beautiful. Yes, there are still times when I doubt and worry. There are still times when the enemy seems to be winning in discouraging me. I want to always know what’s next. But I guess that’s the beauty of the future. You can create it today. I don’t know where I’ll be in the next year. I’m not sure how I will spend 2019, to be honest. All I can do is work on the things I can control and let go of the things I cannot. Allow God to do the impossible, as that’s His expertise. I can only hold on to His promises, remember the times He’s been faithful to me even when I wasn’t, and keep praying. I’m thankful that in all these uncertainties, there are two specific things in my life: That God will be there is already there, preparing everything I need, and that I have an excellent partner holding my hand as we’re facing the unknown together. That’s why my 36th is fantastic! How about you? How’s life been so far? Other birthday posts: Post-birthday Reflections Another Year Older And Hopefully Wiser My Birthday Gratitude List Life So Far This 2016 My Big Day Is Coming! Birthday Life Lessons
Health & Wellness Understanding Parasitic Diseases – 8 Basic Tips To Avoid Them 5:21 PM Did you know? Millions of microbes dwell in our bodies from the gut to the skin. Some of these microbes are good as they aid digestion, while others are harmless. But parasites can infiltrate our systems, and these are harmful disease-causing agents.Understanding Parasitic Diseases & 8 Basic Tips to Avoid Them What are Parasitic Diseases? To understand what parasitic diseases are think of an external organism latching on to your body and using you as a host. This parasite then slowly consolidates itself in your body and starts taking your nutrients. They reduce the energy and nutrients that your organs are supposed to get. There are other complications as the parasite grows and becomes more powerful. Some move around the body and cause horrible things to happen when they end up in the wrong place (e.g., neurocysticercosis). Parasites are bad news. Various types of organisms can lead to different conditions. These parasitic diseases range from mild digestive disorders to grave complications in other delicate human organs. Parasites can take their toll in so many other ways. Unexplained tiredness and other symptoms can affect mental health in the long run if not addressed.Many who suffer from parasitic diseases cannot concentrate, affecting their work and personal lives. Understanding the basics of parasitic infections can help you find ways to avoid them. Here are eight basic tips to follow:1. Drink filtered waterEating out and long-term traveling leave you a little vulnerable. The least you can do is stick to bottled water. Always check the cleanliness levels of an eatery before you have a meal there. If possible, get a glance at the cooking area.For your home, it's best to use a water filter system to get rid of water contaminants including parasites.2. Avoid cleaning up after your pets Pregnant women have to be especially careful since there are parasites that can cause complications to the baby. They should avoid cleaning up after their pets. Cat litter is a major source of parasites.3. Wash your hands regularlyWashing hands is elementary but very effective in reducing the chances of parasitic infections.Children, especially, need to be trained in hygiene as they can be very susceptible to parasitic diseases. Here's a short video reminding you how to wash your hands properly. 4. Store foods properly Many parasites are in raw, uncooked food. Never bring raw meat in contact with your other food. Store it in the freezer. Or better yet, go plant-based.5. Wash vegetablesWash vegetables for salads thoroughly. Add a bit of vinegar to the water. You can also soak the veggies in a brine solution as the salt will kill the organisms present.6. Clean your homeCleanliness around the home will inhibit the growth of parasites. Use dustbins to store your garbage and handle them carefully wearing gloves.7. Dispose of stagnant waterWater puddles in the garden can help many organisms breed, so do not allow stagnant water to collect near the house.8. Detoxing to Get Rid of Yeast A yeast infection is a form of parasitic disease.The yeast can be growing on folds of your skin, or it may have infiltrated your digestive system.Yeasts like candida are found in the human body and are inconsequential in small amounts. When it is allowed to nourish and grow, the results can be severe.The symptoms are digestive bloating, constipation, diarrhea to chronic fatigue and are challenging to track. They can derail your lifestyle.One of the best ways to rid your body of parasitic infections by yeasts is to follow a detox diet.Adopt healthier eating habits. Yeasts like candida thrive on carbs, so you need to lower your carb intake. That would mean no more fast food for a while as there are a lot of carbs and sugar there. A high-fiber diet also helps regulate your bowel movement and expel the yeast. Take probiotic supplements to replenish the good gut microbes that help in your digestion. If you are considering this, you could check out this Bio X4 review page to see what those who have tried think about this supplement. It may help you decide if this could be an option for you. Probiotics are naturally found and abundant in food, but you can also get them from other sources like Bio Complete 3 probiotics to keep your gut lining healthy.Here are seven probiotics-rich food you should include in your diet:Yogurt Sauerkraut Miso Tempeh Kimchi Kombucha Pickled veggiesPrevention is Always Better than Cure Be smart and informed to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Parasites can often live undetected for months and years in our system. Awareness and understanding of parasites and the diseases they bring help prevent health risks. Have your family checked by physicians and keep an eye on your surroundings.Follow these simple tips to avoid getting parasitic diseases.
Listicle Make Sure You Diversify Your Portfolio 7:00 PM All sensible investors know about diversification and why it’s essential for a successful portfolio. It’s really important for you to own stocks from various industries and sectors, as well as from different territories and even in different forms, like commodities, stocks and ETFs. Having a diversified portfolio spreads out the overall risk to it because if one company or sector takes a hit, the rest of the assets bear up and stop your portfolio losing too much, if any, value. It looks like we may be facing some turbulent economic times soon, too, so diversification is even more important. Times like these make investing in physical assets a really good idea because when things are unstable and financial indices are unpredictable, tangible assets come to the rescue. Precious metals are ideal here, so look into bringing some into your portfolio; you’d be surprised by cheaply you can get started. Make Sure You Diversify Your Portfolio Why should you diversify beyond your regular stocks Most people think diversification is more about having holdings in different sectors and commodities; they rarely think about buying and holding the actual physical thing. Having lots of different industries and sectors is great, especially while the economy’s buoyant, but we all know that the sky isn’t always blue. If a big market correction is on the cards, then physical assets can act as an insurance. This is why investors are increasingly choosing to buy gold, silver and other metals. When there is a market correction, some investors panic, sell their usual stocks and plough the money into precious metals. This reduces the market supply of metals, which pushes up their prices. So, if the economy falters in 2019, or we’re suddenly hit with high inflation, your precious metals won’t be facing the same risks as your paper commodities and your dollar-linked vehicles. Back in the 2008 global crash, gold did much better than pretty much all the stock-based portfolios out there. Now is the best time in a long while to go shopping for metals because there’s a chance that their prices might start to rise soon. You also need to diversify your metal portfolio Most metals investors start off with gold and silver – the trusty old players – but it’s a good idea to add in platinum, copper and palladium, as well as vary the size and formats of your bars, ingots and coins. Having different sizes, from gram to ounce, for example, means you can sell smaller bars to raise smaller amounts of cash. Of course, the crash will probably not be anything as bad as we’re imagining. This doesn’t mean that you’ve wasted all your money on a bunch of shiny trinkets, though! Metals always increase in value, with a few dips along the way, of course, so after a few years you’ll have your pile of precious metals and it’ll have grown in value. You can sell some or all of it at a decent profit, or maybe pass it onto the children or grandchildren so they can use it for their college funds or house deposits. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Listicle Travelling in 2019? Read this first 6:19 PM If you’ve got plans to head abroad and travel the world in 2019 then I’m sure that your already packed, got your route planned and decided on the first thing you’re going to do as soon as you land at your first destination. But, before you say goodbye and jump on that plane, take a look at our checklist for travelling in 2019 and make sure you remembered to do these too! Travelling in 2019? Read this first Your insurance You might already have your travel insurance sorted, so if anything happens to your luggage, if your flight is cancelled or if there’s a problem with the airline then you’ll be covered. But what about your medical travel insurance? Getting yourself some travel medical insurance – through uhc safetrip for example, will ensure that if anything happens to you while you’re abroad then you are covered medically. This could be anything from tripping in the foyer of your accommodation and breaking your leg to chipping your tooth on a sweet treat at the local market. It will also ensure you have access to the best medical care, transportation to the hospital and – if the worst should happen – repatriation home. Head to your GP Heading to your GP before you travel ensures that you have a clean bill of health before you head off on your next big adventure. It’s a great opportunity to discuss any niggling medical problems you’ve been putting up with – like a nasty cough or a rash – and then eliminating the possibility of them ruining your travel plans further down the line. Take the opportunity to pick up prescriptions, get yourself sorted with contraception options, you could even book a cervical sweep before you travel, so you don’t miss it and make sure you have all the relevant vaccinations too! Your passport There’s nothing more worrying then having your passport stolen. So, if the worst should happen – make sure you have a back up plan. Make copies of your passport and have them with you, you could also leave a copy back home with someone you trust as well as having an electronic copy stored in your emails. Get in touch with your embassy You have to expect the unexpected when travelling, so registering with your embassy at your destination means that if something happens or there’s a problem within the country then your government will be able to contact you quickly and get you to safety. Your tickets If you already have places, venues or activities in mind then see if you can book online and in advance. That way, you don’t have to worry about missing out, and you can even skip the endless queue of tourists! Research You might have an entire evening at the local market planned, trying new foods and experiencing local life. But had you done a little research then you might have known about the local festival that was happening on the other side of town. Avoid missing out on once in a lifetime opportunities by doing a little research before you go and don’t worry about “spoiling the spontaneity”. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Listicle How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue 8:38 AM What do you picture when you think about your wedding day? There are so many options and varieties available that it can be difficult to know which one to choose! It could be a quiet stretch of beach, a quaint village church, your favorite restaurant, or an elegant ballroom. Ultimately, it’s not a decision you can leave in the lap of the gods because so many other factors of your day depend on the right venue. It’s very easy to become excited about a venue without checking specific details first. To ensure you don’t have to miss out on your dream location, here are some tips to help you narrow down the search. How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue Is it Big Enough? The answer to this particular question depends on the type of wedding you’re organizing. Choosing whether you’re going to be having an intimate ceremony or a large capacity celebration will determine the kind of venue you want. Have you already got a guest list? Are there any guests who’ll be bringing children? Knowing who you’re going to be inviting is going to be a big help and will prevent you from choosing a venue that can’t cater to the needs of all your guests. If you can, take the opportunity to visit the location and see what’s available. View it when there’s a wedding taking place because it allows you to see how it looks when filled with tables. If you can’t visit at such a time, ask to look at some photos. Is it the Right Location for all Your Guests? Where are your guests coming from? Are they all local or are there some guests arriving from overseas? What about the age of your guests? Elderly and young relations might require additional facilities. If you decide you want to look at wedding locations in Jamaica, are your guests going to be able to get there easily? Do You Have a Theme? Are you hoping for a glamorous feel for your wedding? Would you prefer something more modern? If you and your other half are lovers of the great outdoors, you might want to consider having the wedding ceremony in a garden. Ensuring the venue fits in with your wedding style is going to be important. Questions to Ask When you start making plans, there are several questions you need to ask about the venue. How many guests can they cater for? How will the day proceed? Is there a master of ceremonies who can ensure the day runs according to plan? Is there any advice with regards timing? Where will you be able to take photographs? Are there any restrictions? Are children welcome? Is there an outdoor space where guests can stretch their legs? Finding the right venue for your wedding is a significant milestone you’ll want to check off as soon as possible. A number of other wedding decisions are going to be influenced by your choice. The tips mentioned above are going to help you stay focused and find the perfect place for you to say, “I do.” Once you’ve decided on a venue, make sure you get in touch with them well in advance to avoid disappointment. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Listicle Common Ways to Lose Money When Traveling to New Zealand 1:46 PM The worst thing you can ever wish for when travelling to exotic destinations like New Zealand is to lose your of money. You need money to get going with the journey and the moment you lose it, that will be the onset of a lot of miseries for that particular trip. However, some people who end up losing money do so because they never take the necessary precautions they ought to take to keep their money safe, as well as their other belongings. To help you out and to ensure that you have a pleasant trip to New Zealand, here are some ways through which people lose money when traveling and if you are keen enough to avoid them, you will have nothing to worry about losing your cash. Ways to Lose Money when Traveling New Zealand Reserving a seat Some airlines have the habit of making you pay for the seat that you travel in. Most travelers see this as a convenience, but it is an unnecessary way to lose money when traveling. At the time of booking, you will always be given an option to reserve a seat. Kindly note that this is just an option but not an actual requirement for you to secure a seat in that flight, neither is it a requirement for you to buy the ticket. Therefore, always make it a habit of going by the seat that you will be assigned by the airline. It is always expensive to try to choose a seat you'd prefer to use during the flight when any other seat within the flight will still do. Converting money at the airport In any airport you land in, you will always find money exchange bureaus conveniently located so that you can easily walk up to them and exchange your currencies. However, this is another way through which so many travelers lose money. The exchanges at the airport are usually very expensive, and if you could just take your time and exchange your money somewhere else downtown, you will always find better rates and thus find better value for your money. Though tempting and it looks convenient that you'll be able to change your money the moment you land, if you want to get more, never use the exchanges at the airport to get the local currency. Having more than carry-on luggage Airlines know that most people don't know how to pack when traveling and so this is another avenue they use to maximize on their returns. Every time you carry more luggage than what is expected in the carry-on bag, they are very high chances that your bag may exist the airline limits and as a result, you will attract extra charges for the extra cargo. If you're traveling to a place like New Zealand, you only need to know the prevailing weather conditions and then carry just enough clothes to keep you comfortable. But if you carry bags upon bags of unnecessary things you may not even need during the trip, expect to lose a lot of money due to extra charges following your excess luggage. Gambling away your money The nightlife in New Zealand is quite exciting. There's always something for everyone and for those who love gambling, there are several casinos you can visit and try to make some fortune. But the problem with most people is that they don't know how to gamble and the temptation to gamble while traveling is always strong in so many of them. To them, they see gambling as a way of increasing their money so that I can have more to spend while they are away. But this is never recommended even if you to visit the best New Zealand casinos. However much you consider yourself a gambler, this is one thing you should not do when traveling because there are no guarantees you will win and you are exposing your money to significant losses. Once the man is gone all you'll have will be misery for the rest of your trip. Not knowing how to book connecting flights correctly If you know that you'll be using connecting flights, then you have to be very careful about how you book the connecting flights. A mistake that so many people make is to keep the flights so closely that they have higher chances of missing the flight should there be a delay. You should have in mind that flights getting delayed is a normal occurrence and it's something you have no control over. When you are thinking about booking connecting flights, leave at least a room of about 3 hours so that you can organize yourself should one flight delay. Besides, if you'll be traveling to a completely new airport, you may not know how far the terminals are apart and you might easily find yourself missing a flight and having to pay extra for another flight. Avoiding travel insurance There are so many things that can go wrong when you're traveling, and which may end up costing you a lot of money. One of the ways people take care of unforeseen expenses during their trips is to take travel insurance. For example, you don't know when you may fall ill and require urgent medical care. You also don't know when you may get an emergency back at home that requires you to travel back immediately and with such, you will be required to get new tickets for your flights. In the absence of travel insurance, these and any other emergency will make dig deeper into your pocket to get the funds to take care of them. However, with travel insurance, such will not worry you financially because the insurance will take care of them. Therefore, if you don't want to lose money when traveling, always ensure that you have travel insurance. The other avenues that may also see you lose a lot of money when traveling are using taxis from the airport, getting accommodation in expensive hotels or neighborhoods, and going with all the extras when renting a car. Watch out for these and you will save some good money on your next trip to New Zealand. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Health & Wellness 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All The Time 10:38 AM Do you feel tired all the time? There are many reasons why this could be the case. Consistent fatigue is like an illness that always pulls you backward. It affects your productivity to a significant degree and can lead to serious health issues. The good thing is that there are solutions for these negative effects. But first, you should understand the causes of this feeling. Here, we'll highlight some of the common reasons why people feel tired all the time. 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All the Time 1. Lack of sleepPoor sleeping habits create a feeling of fatigue. You can easily spot a sleep-deprived by how they look in the morning. According to studies, a person should sleep between 6 and 8 hours so they feel refreshed the next day. If your lack of sleep is seriously getting in the way of your work, health, and other important activities, seek help from professionals. You can also take food supplements to help renew your energy and boost your strength - Gundry MD offers a variety of supplements that can help support your body's nutritional needs when you're feeling down and tired.Check out these tips for getting a good night's sleep.2. Lack of exercise A sedentary lifestyle has taken over our society. People are driving to work, taking the escalator to their office, and ordering things to be delivered at their doorsteps. If they are not at the desk working, they are lying on the couch watching TV and chatting on social media. This contributes to the feeling of fatigue. It is easy to get out of this by enrolling in a gym or exercising at home. If you use enhancement gear like clenbuterol or any other legit steroid from musclesfax.com, you will get the motivation to work out more to kill the feeling of fatigue, promote good health and even lose weight. 3. Stress and DepressionWork, parenting, and finances can stress you out and make you feel more tired. Depression is worse than stress because but both can cause serious health problems. Consider speaking to a psychiatrist if the problem persists.Both stress and depression will impact your physical body since you're demotivated to be active. Let go of the things that cause you to stress as soon as possible. 4. Poor Diet What you eat affects your body. Worst, what you don't eat may lead to more untoward effects on your body.Lack of healthy food can lead you to feel tired all the time. Meat protein takes longer to digest and absorb in your body. It also causes more harm than good in the long run. Shift to plant-based protein as they're high in fiber, healthier alternative, and kinder to the environment.5. Sickness Feeling tired at all times may be a sign of sickness. As the body systems suffer, some activities like metabolism and digestion shut down. Blood may also fail to flow to specific areas of the body, leading to a feeling of fatigue. Do you feel tired all the time? Check if you have these common reasons.You may just be overworked or it could be other serious factors. Seek medical help as soon as possible. Newer Stories Older Stories Welcome Lux here. Content Writer. Email Copywriter. Voracious Reader. This is where I share life stories and hacks, unsolicited dating advice, and books and lifestyle recommendations. 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Listicle Travelling in 2019? Read this first 6:19 PM If you’ve got plans to head abroad and travel the world in 2019 then I’m sure that your already packed, got your route planned and decided on the first thing you’re going to do as soon as you land at your first destination. But, before you say goodbye and jump on that plane, take a look at our checklist for travelling in 2019 and make sure you remembered to do these too! Travelling in 2019? Read this first Your insurance You might already have your travel insurance sorted, so if anything happens to your luggage, if your flight is cancelled or if there’s a problem with the airline then you’ll be covered. But what about your medical travel insurance? Getting yourself some travel medical insurance – through uhc safetrip for example, will ensure that if anything happens to you while you’re abroad then you are covered medically. This could be anything from tripping in the foyer of your accommodation and breaking your leg to chipping your tooth on a sweet treat at the local market. It will also ensure you have access to the best medical care, transportation to the hospital and – if the worst should happen – repatriation home. Head to your GP Heading to your GP before you travel ensures that you have a clean bill of health before you head off on your next big adventure. It’s a great opportunity to discuss any niggling medical problems you’ve been putting up with – like a nasty cough or a rash – and then eliminating the possibility of them ruining your travel plans further down the line. Take the opportunity to pick up prescriptions, get yourself sorted with contraception options, you could even book a cervical sweep before you travel, so you don’t miss it and make sure you have all the relevant vaccinations too! Your passport There’s nothing more worrying then having your passport stolen. So, if the worst should happen – make sure you have a back up plan. Make copies of your passport and have them with you, you could also leave a copy back home with someone you trust as well as having an electronic copy stored in your emails. Get in touch with your embassy You have to expect the unexpected when travelling, so registering with your embassy at your destination means that if something happens or there’s a problem within the country then your government will be able to contact you quickly and get you to safety. Your tickets If you already have places, venues or activities in mind then see if you can book online and in advance. That way, you don’t have to worry about missing out, and you can even skip the endless queue of tourists! Research You might have an entire evening at the local market planned, trying new foods and experiencing local life. But had you done a little research then you might have known about the local festival that was happening on the other side of town. Avoid missing out on once in a lifetime opportunities by doing a little research before you go and don’t worry about “spoiling the spontaneity”. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks!
Listicle How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue 8:38 AM What do you picture when you think about your wedding day? There are so many options and varieties available that it can be difficult to know which one to choose! It could be a quiet stretch of beach, a quaint village church, your favorite restaurant, or an elegant ballroom. Ultimately, it’s not a decision you can leave in the lap of the gods because so many other factors of your day depend on the right venue. It’s very easy to become excited about a venue without checking specific details first. To ensure you don’t have to miss out on your dream location, here are some tips to help you narrow down the search. How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue Is it Big Enough? The answer to this particular question depends on the type of wedding you’re organizing. Choosing whether you’re going to be having an intimate ceremony or a large capacity celebration will determine the kind of venue you want. Have you already got a guest list? Are there any guests who’ll be bringing children? Knowing who you’re going to be inviting is going to be a big help and will prevent you from choosing a venue that can’t cater to the needs of all your guests. If you can, take the opportunity to visit the location and see what’s available. View it when there’s a wedding taking place because it allows you to see how it looks when filled with tables. If you can’t visit at such a time, ask to look at some photos. Is it the Right Location for all Your Guests? Where are your guests coming from? Are they all local or are there some guests arriving from overseas? What about the age of your guests? Elderly and young relations might require additional facilities. If you decide you want to look at wedding locations in Jamaica, are your guests going to be able to get there easily? Do You Have a Theme? Are you hoping for a glamorous feel for your wedding? Would you prefer something more modern? If you and your other half are lovers of the great outdoors, you might want to consider having the wedding ceremony in a garden. Ensuring the venue fits in with your wedding style is going to be important. Questions to Ask When you start making plans, there are several questions you need to ask about the venue. How many guests can they cater for? How will the day proceed? Is there a master of ceremonies who can ensure the day runs according to plan? Is there any advice with regards timing? Where will you be able to take photographs? Are there any restrictions? Are children welcome? Is there an outdoor space where guests can stretch their legs? Finding the right venue for your wedding is a significant milestone you’ll want to check off as soon as possible. A number of other wedding decisions are going to be influenced by your choice. The tips mentioned above are going to help you stay focused and find the perfect place for you to say, “I do.” Once you’ve decided on a venue, make sure you get in touch with them well in advance to avoid disappointment. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Listicle Common Ways to Lose Money When Traveling to New Zealand 1:46 PM The worst thing you can ever wish for when travelling to exotic destinations like New Zealand is to lose your of money. You need money to get going with the journey and the moment you lose it, that will be the onset of a lot of miseries for that particular trip. However, some people who end up losing money do so because they never take the necessary precautions they ought to take to keep their money safe, as well as their other belongings. To help you out and to ensure that you have a pleasant trip to New Zealand, here are some ways through which people lose money when traveling and if you are keen enough to avoid them, you will have nothing to worry about losing your cash. Ways to Lose Money when Traveling New Zealand Reserving a seat Some airlines have the habit of making you pay for the seat that you travel in. Most travelers see this as a convenience, but it is an unnecessary way to lose money when traveling. At the time of booking, you will always be given an option to reserve a seat. Kindly note that this is just an option but not an actual requirement for you to secure a seat in that flight, neither is it a requirement for you to buy the ticket. Therefore, always make it a habit of going by the seat that you will be assigned by the airline. It is always expensive to try to choose a seat you'd prefer to use during the flight when any other seat within the flight will still do. Converting money at the airport In any airport you land in, you will always find money exchange bureaus conveniently located so that you can easily walk up to them and exchange your currencies. However, this is another way through which so many travelers lose money. The exchanges at the airport are usually very expensive, and if you could just take your time and exchange your money somewhere else downtown, you will always find better rates and thus find better value for your money. Though tempting and it looks convenient that you'll be able to change your money the moment you land, if you want to get more, never use the exchanges at the airport to get the local currency. Having more than carry-on luggage Airlines know that most people don't know how to pack when traveling and so this is another avenue they use to maximize on their returns. Every time you carry more luggage than what is expected in the carry-on bag, they are very high chances that your bag may exist the airline limits and as a result, you will attract extra charges for the extra cargo. If you're traveling to a place like New Zealand, you only need to know the prevailing weather conditions and then carry just enough clothes to keep you comfortable. But if you carry bags upon bags of unnecessary things you may not even need during the trip, expect to lose a lot of money due to extra charges following your excess luggage. Gambling away your money The nightlife in New Zealand is quite exciting. There's always something for everyone and for those who love gambling, there are several casinos you can visit and try to make some fortune. But the problem with most people is that they don't know how to gamble and the temptation to gamble while traveling is always strong in so many of them. To them, they see gambling as a way of increasing their money so that I can have more to spend while they are away. But this is never recommended even if you to visit the best New Zealand casinos. However much you consider yourself a gambler, this is one thing you should not do when traveling because there are no guarantees you will win and you are exposing your money to significant losses. Once the man is gone all you'll have will be misery for the rest of your trip. Not knowing how to book connecting flights correctly If you know that you'll be using connecting flights, then you have to be very careful about how you book the connecting flights. A mistake that so many people make is to keep the flights so closely that they have higher chances of missing the flight should there be a delay. You should have in mind that flights getting delayed is a normal occurrence and it's something you have no control over. When you are thinking about booking connecting flights, leave at least a room of about 3 hours so that you can organize yourself should one flight delay. Besides, if you'll be traveling to a completely new airport, you may not know how far the terminals are apart and you might easily find yourself missing a flight and having to pay extra for another flight. Avoiding travel insurance There are so many things that can go wrong when you're traveling, and which may end up costing you a lot of money. One of the ways people take care of unforeseen expenses during their trips is to take travel insurance. For example, you don't know when you may fall ill and require urgent medical care. You also don't know when you may get an emergency back at home that requires you to travel back immediately and with such, you will be required to get new tickets for your flights. In the absence of travel insurance, these and any other emergency will make dig deeper into your pocket to get the funds to take care of them. However, with travel insurance, such will not worry you financially because the insurance will take care of them. Therefore, if you don't want to lose money when traveling, always ensure that you have travel insurance. The other avenues that may also see you lose a lot of money when traveling are using taxis from the airport, getting accommodation in expensive hotels or neighborhoods, and going with all the extras when renting a car. Watch out for these and you will save some good money on your next trip to New Zealand. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks! Health & Wellness 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All The Time 10:38 AM Do you feel tired all the time? There are many reasons why this could be the case. Consistent fatigue is like an illness that always pulls you backward. It affects your productivity to a significant degree and can lead to serious health issues. The good thing is that there are solutions for these negative effects. But first, you should understand the causes of this feeling. Here, we'll highlight some of the common reasons why people feel tired all the time. 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All the Time 1. Lack of sleepPoor sleeping habits create a feeling of fatigue. You can easily spot a sleep-deprived by how they look in the morning. According to studies, a person should sleep between 6 and 8 hours so they feel refreshed the next day. If your lack of sleep is seriously getting in the way of your work, health, and other important activities, seek help from professionals. You can also take food supplements to help renew your energy and boost your strength - Gundry MD offers a variety of supplements that can help support your body's nutritional needs when you're feeling down and tired.Check out these tips for getting a good night's sleep.2. Lack of exercise A sedentary lifestyle has taken over our society. People are driving to work, taking the escalator to their office, and ordering things to be delivered at their doorsteps. If they are not at the desk working, they are lying on the couch watching TV and chatting on social media. This contributes to the feeling of fatigue. It is easy to get out of this by enrolling in a gym or exercising at home. If you use enhancement gear like clenbuterol or any other legit steroid from musclesfax.com, you will get the motivation to work out more to kill the feeling of fatigue, promote good health and even lose weight. 3. Stress and DepressionWork, parenting, and finances can stress you out and make you feel more tired. Depression is worse than stress because but both can cause serious health problems. Consider speaking to a psychiatrist if the problem persists.Both stress and depression will impact your physical body since you're demotivated to be active. Let go of the things that cause you to stress as soon as possible. 4. Poor Diet What you eat affects your body. Worst, what you don't eat may lead to more untoward effects on your body.Lack of healthy food can lead you to feel tired all the time. Meat protein takes longer to digest and absorb in your body. It also causes more harm than good in the long run. Shift to plant-based protein as they're high in fiber, healthier alternative, and kinder to the environment.5. Sickness Feeling tired at all times may be a sign of sickness. As the body systems suffer, some activities like metabolism and digestion shut down. Blood may also fail to flow to specific areas of the body, leading to a feeling of fatigue. Do you feel tired all the time? Check if you have these common reasons.You may just be overworked or it could be other serious factors. Seek medical help as soon as possible. Newer Stories Older Stories
Listicle Common Ways to Lose Money When Traveling to New Zealand 1:46 PM The worst thing you can ever wish for when travelling to exotic destinations like New Zealand is to lose your of money. You need money to get going with the journey and the moment you lose it, that will be the onset of a lot of miseries for that particular trip. However, some people who end up losing money do so because they never take the necessary precautions they ought to take to keep their money safe, as well as their other belongings. To help you out and to ensure that you have a pleasant trip to New Zealand, here are some ways through which people lose money when traveling and if you are keen enough to avoid them, you will have nothing to worry about losing your cash. Ways to Lose Money when Traveling New Zealand Reserving a seat Some airlines have the habit of making you pay for the seat that you travel in. Most travelers see this as a convenience, but it is an unnecessary way to lose money when traveling. At the time of booking, you will always be given an option to reserve a seat. Kindly note that this is just an option but not an actual requirement for you to secure a seat in that flight, neither is it a requirement for you to buy the ticket. Therefore, always make it a habit of going by the seat that you will be assigned by the airline. It is always expensive to try to choose a seat you'd prefer to use during the flight when any other seat within the flight will still do. Converting money at the airport In any airport you land in, you will always find money exchange bureaus conveniently located so that you can easily walk up to them and exchange your currencies. However, this is another way through which so many travelers lose money. The exchanges at the airport are usually very expensive, and if you could just take your time and exchange your money somewhere else downtown, you will always find better rates and thus find better value for your money. Though tempting and it looks convenient that you'll be able to change your money the moment you land, if you want to get more, never use the exchanges at the airport to get the local currency. Having more than carry-on luggage Airlines know that most people don't know how to pack when traveling and so this is another avenue they use to maximize on their returns. Every time you carry more luggage than what is expected in the carry-on bag, they are very high chances that your bag may exist the airline limits and as a result, you will attract extra charges for the extra cargo. If you're traveling to a place like New Zealand, you only need to know the prevailing weather conditions and then carry just enough clothes to keep you comfortable. But if you carry bags upon bags of unnecessary things you may not even need during the trip, expect to lose a lot of money due to extra charges following your excess luggage. Gambling away your money The nightlife in New Zealand is quite exciting. There's always something for everyone and for those who love gambling, there are several casinos you can visit and try to make some fortune. But the problem with most people is that they don't know how to gamble and the temptation to gamble while traveling is always strong in so many of them. To them, they see gambling as a way of increasing their money so that I can have more to spend while they are away. But this is never recommended even if you to visit the best New Zealand casinos. However much you consider yourself a gambler, this is one thing you should not do when traveling because there are no guarantees you will win and you are exposing your money to significant losses. Once the man is gone all you'll have will be misery for the rest of your trip. Not knowing how to book connecting flights correctly If you know that you'll be using connecting flights, then you have to be very careful about how you book the connecting flights. A mistake that so many people make is to keep the flights so closely that they have higher chances of missing the flight should there be a delay. You should have in mind that flights getting delayed is a normal occurrence and it's something you have no control over. When you are thinking about booking connecting flights, leave at least a room of about 3 hours so that you can organize yourself should one flight delay. Besides, if you'll be traveling to a completely new airport, you may not know how far the terminals are apart and you might easily find yourself missing a flight and having to pay extra for another flight. Avoiding travel insurance There are so many things that can go wrong when you're traveling, and which may end up costing you a lot of money. One of the ways people take care of unforeseen expenses during their trips is to take travel insurance. For example, you don't know when you may fall ill and require urgent medical care. You also don't know when you may get an emergency back at home that requires you to travel back immediately and with such, you will be required to get new tickets for your flights. In the absence of travel insurance, these and any other emergency will make dig deeper into your pocket to get the funds to take care of them. However, with travel insurance, such will not worry you financially because the insurance will take care of them. Therefore, if you don't want to lose money when traveling, always ensure that you have travel insurance. The other avenues that may also see you lose a lot of money when traveling are using taxis from the airport, getting accommodation in expensive hotels or neighborhoods, and going with all the extras when renting a car. Watch out for these and you will save some good money on your next trip to New Zealand. If you like this blog post about life and love, please share the article using the social media buttons below or on the left. Thanks!
Health & Wellness 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All The Time 10:38 AM Do you feel tired all the time? There are many reasons why this could be the case. Consistent fatigue is like an illness that always pulls you backward. It affects your productivity to a significant degree and can lead to serious health issues. The good thing is that there are solutions for these negative effects. But first, you should understand the causes of this feeling. Here, we'll highlight some of the common reasons why people feel tired all the time. 5 Common Reasons Why You Feel Tired All the Time 1. Lack of sleepPoor sleeping habits create a feeling of fatigue. You can easily spot a sleep-deprived by how they look in the morning. According to studies, a person should sleep between 6 and 8 hours so they feel refreshed the next day. If your lack of sleep is seriously getting in the way of your work, health, and other important activities, seek help from professionals. You can also take food supplements to help renew your energy and boost your strength - Gundry MD offers a variety of supplements that can help support your body's nutritional needs when you're feeling down and tired.Check out these tips for getting a good night's sleep.2. Lack of exercise A sedentary lifestyle has taken over our society. People are driving to work, taking the escalator to their office, and ordering things to be delivered at their doorsteps. If they are not at the desk working, they are lying on the couch watching TV and chatting on social media. This contributes to the feeling of fatigue. It is easy to get out of this by enrolling in a gym or exercising at home. If you use enhancement gear like clenbuterol or any other legit steroid from musclesfax.com, you will get the motivation to work out more to kill the feeling of fatigue, promote good health and even lose weight. 3. Stress and DepressionWork, parenting, and finances can stress you out and make you feel more tired. Depression is worse than stress because but both can cause serious health problems. Consider speaking to a psychiatrist if the problem persists.Both stress and depression will impact your physical body since you're demotivated to be active. Let go of the things that cause you to stress as soon as possible. 4. Poor Diet What you eat affects your body. Worst, what you don't eat may lead to more untoward effects on your body.Lack of healthy food can lead you to feel tired all the time. Meat protein takes longer to digest and absorb in your body. It also causes more harm than good in the long run. Shift to plant-based protein as they're high in fiber, healthier alternative, and kinder to the environment.5. Sickness Feeling tired at all times may be a sign of sickness. As the body systems suffer, some activities like metabolism and digestion shut down. Blood may also fail to flow to specific areas of the body, leading to a feeling of fatigue. Do you feel tired all the time? Check if you have these common reasons.You may just be overworked or it could be other serious factors. Seek medical help as soon as possible.
