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(age: 29 years, 4 months, 23 days, 22 hours, 14 minutes)
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Wednesday April 18, 2007
Day 108
this has been a 365Days, pics entry
Ode to Obentec
Since VCDan is always on the lookout for "the next big thing" he decided to give the opportunity of said discovery out to some fellow bloggers (venture capitalist for the day, so to speak!)... in submission, for his consideration, I would like to share with you all the amazing love I have developed for a little company called Obentec, or Laptop Lunches.
 As you can tell from my collection/documentation, I've been packing a lunch in their lunch system for months now... and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon! But first things first.
there's more where that came from...
Obentec is a small company, started out by two mothers, seeking to "create fun, practical food containers and user guides that promote better nutrition and waste reduction." They offer a variety of reusable containers made especially for the waste conscientious, without settling for the mundane! Made in vibrant colors both kids & adults alike can enjoy and identify with, on a daily basis!
 I first came across the idea through the fast-growing community of flickr LLB users. Observing their beautifully prepared meals inspired me to look into the possibility for myself.
The impact it has had on my spending habits (no more last-minutes fast-food runs at lunch), food intake (I find myself taking the time to fill the box/compartments with a healthy balance of fruits, veggies, protein, and goodies), overall health (due to the last two mentions), and waste reduction (no more little baggies to throw away, individual sized food purchases, etc) has made the investment well worth it... in fact, I'd say it was the best buy I've made in a long time!
To even further my love for this company, they stand behind their products 112%. Even with some production issues, resulting in repeated needs to replace faulty lids, they have been happy and communicatory the whole way. Giving new meaning to quality customer service!
I wish everyone could carry a Laptop LunchBox to work, school, or wherever they choose to go to eat! ...enough already!  scribbled by manky @ 20:27:11 
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this has been a payperpost, pics entry
a week's worth
in case you don't have the jist yet... I'm, again, unemployed.
strangely, this go 'round, I'm much less concerned than I probably ought to be by logical standards... but I really feel like God has me in this place with purpose, and promise. So here I am, ready for what's to come: a new job, a perfect placement, or a real twisting and turning of my understanding of my own needs.
there's more where that came from...
as it stands, at present, my unemployment compensation is meager to say the least. I, for one, can't even pay my rent on a miserable $104/week... but He is faithful, and via some other options here & there, I should be able to make ends meet for a time without really grappling.
Prayer is always welcome, as are any gifts of money, or random information or leads on jobs (all be them temporary placements!) So, here I am, polishing my resume, perusing the classifieds, and plugging away at PPP entries!
enjoy! ...enough already! scribbled by manky @ 20:12:11
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this has been a woe is me, work entry
Checks & Balancing
 It's becoming more and more apparent to me just how difficult it is to get "ahead of the game" (let alone stay there) in this growing town. Once a nice mom&pop type environment, small, & quiet; it is now booming with folks nabbing up houses and bumping up prices! All this factoring into my own inability to obtain enough money to actually participate in the buying of a home of my own.
So begins the whirlwind of possibilities of bank backing. Obviously, in the case of purchasing a home, Secured Loans may be the best option... especially considering current and future inflation trends... Unfortunately, for me, I don't have the best credit... making most personal loans near impossible. In fact, with all the crazy debt I've accrued over the years (thanks to a couple naive/bad judgements of character, followed by bouts of unemployment, and then medical emergencies) Perhaps I should look further into the options of a Debt Consolidation Loan. Maybe then I could get back my semblance of credit, and really only have one entity that I owe and can regularly pay/maintain.
there's more where that came from...
I really don't like the idea of borrowing money, counting chickens before they hatch, living above my own means, etc. However the reality may very well be that some things may require it, unless of course I win big in the next lotto! It's all about balance (as is everything in life, I've learned) When you can recognize your limits, and spend & disperse your money wisely, secured loans can be a blessing... giving you an opportunity to steward for your future, and a families future...
can anyone tell where my mind has been lately!? ;) ...enough already! scribbled by manky @ 16:26:51
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this has been a payperpost, soapbox rant entry
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