Hi there,

Hope this article finds you in the best of health!!

Imagine – Your life!!!!

a)      When you get up in the morning, you have a person handing over a glass of your favorite healthy juice or lemon or peach tea

b)      Then you hit your private personalized gym

c)      Then you go for your bath with the Marks and Spencers range – Imagine – Peach bodywash with the afterlotion. The aroma is ummmmmmmmmmm.!!!

d)      Then you get ready for your office

e)      You have to choose from the best of collection of dresses in your wardrobe, best of purses, best of shoes / sandals!!!

f)        Choose the jewellery and watch as per the shades of your dress.

g)      Spray the bestest of perfumes – Woopie!!!

h)      Your Mercedes is waiting at the door of your Mansion (Your bungalow)

i)        Weekends are blocked either at the club or at a holiday destination.

How are you feeling now??? Amazing is it??? Is that your dream!!! Its actually mine and not just at night also during the day!!! It’s the way I want to see myself (On a secret day that’s marked in my diary!!) This really keeps me happy, energetic and motivated even when I see and hear news of economic crisis!!!

But I just can’t sit dreaming!!! Neither will my pay, earned during my lifetime, fetch me these luxuries, even if it’s the best in the industry!!

So then what do I do!!! While thinking on this, I went back to my childhood days and remembered the ant story that my darling Mom had told me before putting me to bed!!

The story is too long but the moral was the ant saves a bit during the summers so she has enough of stock of food during the winters which she then shares with other dying insects.

There I was!!! The idea stuck me like the first lightening thunder before the onset of monsoons!!

Immediately next day I got a very cute looking Piggy bank and made a resolution that I shall compromise on some of my comforts and deposit money everyday in it.

I started walking to college, bank, skipped munching ice-creams, chocolates, snacks, cut down on my shopping a bit – only the necessary items were bought!! The result – I saved an amazing 25,000 by the end of the year which I again recycled in the highest paying Banking scheme.

If I would save more one day, that week end I would treat myself with whatever I loved most – movies with friends, going out, my favorite perfume, an expensive beauty treatment!!!

As I grew older, I started my negotiations with my family – for every marketing every Saturday they were to pay me Rs 20 for the 2 way Rickshaw fare and Rs 30 for initiative to help them shop the veggies!!! I would walk one way and thereby put Rs 40 in my piggy bank!!

Next was shoe polish – for every pair – every day Rs 5 and so on………………

This was my second FD

As I matriculated my Dearest Dad gave me huge Rs 1,000 as pocket money. Believe me Rs 700-800 went to my bank account every month that too with decent spending on movies, roaming around eating junk but everything was calculative. Over spending at one end would mean stretching at some other luxury!!!

The result was through out my college years the tuitions fees, the books, my beauty treatments, weight maintenance programs, latest fashionable dresses, birthday parties, gifts, movies, picnics, everything was managed gracefully by my own self.

When I started earning, with my first salary I got my first LIC Jeevan Anand Policy (Insurance Policy) – which assures me of double return on maturity and one part after my death to my nominee.

As days passed by, I grew in the organization, got promotions, switched jobs; I started thinking harder to realize my dream. I started studying guaranteed assured returns options in the market. Though with a lower return as compared to shares and mutual funds, I always preferred a safer, secured bet and hence started investing every month in:

a)      Gold

b)      Public Provident Fund

c)      Recurring Deposit (RD with the Bank)

My favorite three tools are:

a)      My Investments worksheet which has a record of investments, lock in period, maturity, interest, due date, proposed plan after maturity

b)      My annual income, expenditure and tax planner

c)      My daily expenses records

These truly guide me to where I stand today (daily tracker), by the end of year (short term plans) and my total worth in terms of my investment (long terms Assets). Believe me, my Parents (who I call my “Angels”, my house is my “Heaven”) have taught me one important lesson, The more responsibility you take especially in your early ages, the more you will find people feeling happy and proud of you and willing to help you and thereby you earn the precious asset of your life, “respect for yourself”, people quoting “you are very matured and responsible”. Atleast my hemoglobin counts grows multiple times when I hear my parents telling me what someone just told them about me!!!

Today though I am not very wealthy but then a steady plan has helped me grow pretty well on my financial plans to achieve my Dream Lifestyle which I truly deserve. The best part of it is I have made that possible myself!!

Atleast I have series of examples of being self reliant, independent, well confident and capable of taking care of my own self and successfully managing life.

It gives me immense pleasure to state that at the age of 26, I have toured all of Incredible India even been to foreign locations like Singapore, Malaysia, Pattaya, Bangkok, Sri Lanka – Come on!!! Obviously this was from my Parents not out of my savings!!!

Over and above everything, the most important satisfaction of my life is the way my Angles think how matured & capable I am and their contented proud faces when I create my FDs, buy new policies and discuss with them my expenditure and income plans

Believe me there is no bigger happiness than discovering your own capabilities, managing successfully your own life your own way!!! Just makes you feel so good about everything and yet humble and thankful for God to dawn upon some wisdom on you!!

Every step however small leads you to big achievements. I am myself convinced and have practiced this big time!!!

Think about it!!!! Its really a great idea Dude!!!!

Happy Saving!!!!

Namita Vyavaharkar
http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/smart-ways-for-your-money-to-grow-733659.html

If there is a magic pill that you can pop attractive for women, will you take it?

Chances are, most men will answer a yes. But in reality, there is no pill. Yet the human species, since the dawn of civilization, is busy making himself the subject of interest and attention of the woman. Even now, in this era of speed dating sites and meeting the target has not changed.

So why is it that some people seem to be on the road all the time, while others seem to be unhappy, no matter what they do? Some say that the aesthetic appearance has to be better. But this is not entirely true.

While it may be so that how a guy looks like matters in order to catch a woman’s attention, that alone will not make him totally attractive. What makes the guy go from “Hi there. You alone?” to “Good morning, doll.” is his attitude.

Attitude, by definition, are the perspectives and mindsets towards a particular situation. In the dating scenario, it would mean how you behave and think in terms of approaching a woman, chatting in a conversation with her and his salary a little more special than the other women in the room.

So what kind of attitude do you have?
Many people think that they need to impress the women to attract them. By making an impression is important, you must ensure that this impression is really you. Otherwise, your approach to dating shows that you prefer false impressions to what you actually are, so you can get what you want. Not exactly what you want right?

On the contrary, develop the “I am myself” attitude. No pretence, nor the air – just who you really are. Little thing makes men attractive to women than for a man who is not honest about who and he really is. Of course do not be a pervert. Also, this is not to say that you should go and be the “I am myself” attitude and do not put any effort to dress in beautiful clothes, because you are more of shorts and sandals kind of guy.

Absolutely not. In fact, the “as is” the attitude should remain behind the scenes. The main idea is that you do not have to pretend species sensitive writer as more of a Monday night football type of guy. But at the same time you have an effort to make your best foot forward.

To do this, take the time to look your best. You don’t need to look like Hugh Jackman long lost twins, but do not look (and smell) like a slut. Take the time to choose clothes that are appropriate for you. Attention to personal hygiene, especially if you tend to sweat and you do not forget to check your breathe too. But more importantly, the work on this habit, instead of doing it once in a while. This will increase the level of attractiveness a lot.

Now that you’ve shaved and dressed, it is time to work. For example, the approach of someone, you say everything you need, to get her interest and friendly. You do not need to impress with things that are not real about you. Remember, you are who you are and not someone else.

If they respond, then good for you. If it does not seem to be interested, no matter how nice you are, it is still ok. In this case, you say that the two of you are not suitable and move on. At the very least, the woman you have just discussed that you knew when to stop. Surprisingly, at half meeting, they can give you a better chance, just because you have chosen for the first time you’ve had.

Now this is not a watertight plan that can help you score with the ladies. But it’s much better than pretending to be something that you do not. Develop a healthy attitude about yourself you will not only attractive to the right of women around you, but also for you personally, as you begin to see you in a better light. You can vist how attract women website to learn the most effective ways to attract a women and make them looking for you instead of the other way round.

Joseph
http://www.articlesbase.com/relationships-articles/ways-to-attract-women-with-your-attitude-743260.html

I have a womans size 9 1/2 -10 wide foot. I have a couple of womens extra large Rainbow sandals that are really comfortable but my toe seems to hang off the side a little.

Mens sandals are a little wider and I think would be better, does anyone know what size would be equivalent to a Rainbow women’s extra large?

probably a large.
but it’s best to just try it.
if you’re buying online, you can always exchange it.

I remember Aldo sold them but they are no longer available on their website. Does anyone know where I can find some ranging between $20 and $80?
I remember Aldo sold them but they are no longer available on their website. Does anyone know where I can find some ranging between $20 and $80 online?

there r some at kohls heres the links
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/brands/so/PRD~324175/SO+Glittery+Floral+FlipFlops.jsp
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/brands/so/PRD~324164/SO+Antique+Beads+FlipFlops.jsp
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/kids/girlsaccessories/flipflops/PRD~323430/Capelli+Glitter+Basket+Weave+FlipFlops.jsp
there not exact but there something

Anybody know of a good shoe rack i can use to put all of my boots and shoes and sandles on it?

Check Lowes or Home Depot or here is a site on line

http://www.homedecorators.com/newThumbPage.php?classification=2&typeDefId=1304&definition=1312&aid=overture.generic&src=overture&OVRAW=good%20shoe%20rack&OVKEY=shoes%20rack&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=2401663021&OVKWID=85699540021&ysmwa=JtH5y4PJ4R65MZx88VwMKYNJhX3jji_skRMkZu9ct8-AIv–bnf5-Ioyn6mD3kAS

Hope this was helpful ~~~~~
Good Luck !

Back in the 70’s I had a pair of platform sandals that I loved. They differed from the platform sandals of today though because the whole foot was elevated instead of just the heel.This made them much easier for me to wear since I didn’t feel like I was tiptoeing all the time.

Does anyone know where I could get pair like this today?
No, those shoes have a high heel and a lower toe. They hurt to walk in after a while. The shoes I had were a platform that was about two or so inched high at both the heal and toe, so your foot stayed relatively flat.

You can try ebay or joobay

I have noticed in most clothing stores the mens messenger bags are right with the flip flops, are they a look that goes together?

Not at all, they just place them together because they are accessories that have to be placed together…

I found these cool sandals from Reef called Chewmaccas. They have some sheepskin or some type of fluffiness on them and they are aweseome!! I was just wondering if there are others shoes out there like that that are also cheaper

Ugg…great fuzzy flip flops…may be a bit pricey..but SOO worth it. ONly $30 bucks. Now i know its a womans shoe, but like just get a bigger size. My friend did it and it looks great on him.

It is probably weird for me to say but I enjoy the smooth sensation under my feet when my sandals get wet. Are there other people who feel the same way?

i so know what you mean! dont worry i love it too

but not if its a different kinda shoe, ugh.

I want to get a pair like these, but I don’t know. What do you think??

http://shop.pacsun.com/girls/girls-sandals/Peony-Sandal/index.pro

the purple and black dont go 2gether, the black diamond combination is ugly. The shoes soles look soft, they would look better if they were hard, and the soft soles will make them get dirty easier.