Philippines: Living in a Simple Hut in Bohol

pc: wikipedia

Covid-19 season has had me watching home tours from the high end of the wealth spectrum to this cutie. Yeah, we all probably want to impress the neighbors; but to CHOOSE to live simply and be content in a little house during these modern times, Wow.  I am quite impressed with this young couple's choices. If I were to be honest, I do worry what the next major typhoon will do to this structure. Note the hubby's mode of transportation.

Casa Redonda, wikipedia

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. (1 Tim 6)

Philippine: Nipa Hut

1 Timothy 6, KJV

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My Binge-watching During Covid-19

pc: Tierra Maria Estates

Worth watching!
Mr James T. has over 500 YouTube posts on building a gorgeous house in the Philippines for he and his wife's retirement years (we may likewise retire in the PI -- that's what drew me in).  I could not stop watching as I got involved in the day-to-day plans and many frustrations of a guy who hopes, dreams, builds and lives life in a foreign country. He lost weight. My blood pressure went up as his must have done on many occasions (earthquakes, volcano eruption, no water, no electricity, no workers, Architect is MIA ). I even cared about the roosters, the cows, the goats, the street animals and his Dogs -- especially when the female pup got pregnant. 
Here's a good video intro:

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock... 

(Jesus speaking, Matthew 7:24)

My PI Dream: Episode 1, Groundbreaking Day

Matthew 7, KJV

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BLOSSOM: 22 Hacks to be Efficient with Your Food Use!

A close relative shared a link to a budgeting page and we are starting to get fired up once again on the wise use of resources that we already own. These ideas look doable.  Let's go for it!

Commit thy works unto the Lord, 
and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:3

Genius Tips with Food

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Floor or Wall Tiles: Inkjet Technology

What intrigues me about these high-tech design tiles: Very little or no repeats of pattern within a hundred tiles;  durable and easy maintenance; beautiful!

Transforming Ceramic & Porcelain Tile


Inkjet Flooring


Helping to Sell Your Home by House Beautiful

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Bathroom Renovation: Porcelain versus Ceramic Tile

We continue to increase in knowledge as we move forward with our bathroom renovation plans. So far, our tiles have been of the porcelain variety. 

Differences between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles:
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A couple of bathroom tiles that have made the cut thus far:

Do You Know the Difference Between Ceramic & Porcelain Tile?

PEI Ratings

Saving $$ While Shopping for Tiles Online

22.04.2020

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Chopin Videos

I don't remember if I've posted these.  It's Jared during his most recent Piano recital, playing Chopin.
I couldn't bear to watch...he was making mistakes.
Thank God for grace under pressure ....

Part 1

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Nexus One Phone

Hardeharharhar!

Prophet Job, Old Testament: My Redeemer Liveth by Nicole C Mullen

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:  And though after my skin worms destory this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God...Job 19: 25, 26

Singer/Songwriter, Nicole C Mullen,  singing "Redeemer"