Getting Married? Think about this first!

If you’re planning to get married, you need to get down from Cloud Nine for a while and face some hard realities. These include financial problems, cheating, dealing with kids and in-laws, terminal illness and death. How will you face them as a couple? These issues can make or break a relationship and the sooner you talk about it with your fiance, the stronger your marriage will be.

See THIS article for the 10 Questions Newly Weds and Engaged Couples Must Answer.

http://socyberty.com/relationships/10-what-if-questions-to-answer-before-you-get-married/

Designing my apartment

The unit was covered in beige. Lots of beige. I’m allergic to beige. It reminds of seedy government offices. So, I had it doused with a ton of white. And a few splashes of color.

Read and see more about the transformation HERE.

Online Job Interview From Hell

I recently experienced one of the rudest and most unprofessional online job interviews ever. I won’t name the company, but let’s just say that I was dealing locally. CLICK HERE for the details.

Macau: A Two Day Itinerary

Macau is perhaps one of the smallest administrative regions of China. However don’t let the size fool you. This state has much to offer tourists in terms of sightseeing, entertainment, food and, if you’re feeling lucky—gambling.

See HERE for a two-day food and culture itinerary.

MFA in Creative Writing Program: What to Expect

Enrolling in an MFA Creative Writing Program is both rewarding and challenging.

THIS ARTICLE tells you what it’s all about.

Five Ways to Teach Kids The Value of Money

Time was when teaching kids about money meant feeding a piggy bank with loose change. But learning about the value money should be fun and memorable.

Here are simple ways to help kids get money-smart for life.

what to do with your 1st paycheck

Congratulations! You have your first paycheck. But did you know that you can stretch it up until you retire?

See this article for details.

Smart Money Moves for Engaged and Newly Wed Couples

Money talk is never romantic –especially since we’re just starting out in our marriage. But we had to if we were to be financially sound or at least avoid the money-related fights that can turn really ugly. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

1. Never borrow money or use the credit card for wedding expenses.

2. Learn to budget together.

3. Invest in the future (while premiums are still lower)

More about it on an article I wrote over HERE.

How to write a haiku that would make your teacher proud

The simplest way to describe a haiku is that it is a poetic form that has three lines. The first and third lines contain five syllables each, the second line has seven syllables. But there’s more to writing -and reading haikus than this.

Read more on how to write a haiku that gets the decent grade.

Hiking in Hong Kong: Ma On Shan

Ma On Shan is one of the highest peaks in Hong Kong and one of the toughest trails. But it is a great way to experience another part of Hong Kong –that side without the tourists. See this article for our itinerary.

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