Another Quick Post

I am too slow again to update this blog. Well, I've been very busy but I am loving every bit of it! I'll make this short and hurried post before I'll get busy (again) preparing for my son's 5th birthday party later today.

I got myself enrolled in Globe's Flexi plan last week that comes with a Samsung 3G phone and an extension prepaid phone of my choice. I've been a prepaid user ever since so why the switch? I consume so much prepaid load in a month for calling and texting my husband in Surigao, communicating with my brother who manages my internet cafe in Initao, texting my officemates, friends and family so I find it a good idea to switch to postpaid. At least now I don't have to worry to run out of load in the middle of a call, which is handy during emergencies. With Globe postpaid I can also share a load and subscribe to their unlimited texting promos.

I went grocery shopping yesterday for my son's birthday and I used my oDesk card to pay for my bill. It works like a regular credit card and is accepted anywhere that accepts Mastercard. I think I have to use my card this way if I want to save up on ATM withdrawals. Most ATMs here has a withdrawal limit and I usually end up withdrawing my oDesk earnings two or three times. The bank's charges for those withdrawals are enough to upset a self-confessed personal-finance-savvy mom like me. In fact, starting last week I split up my earnings into two - forced savings will go to my Paypal which is linked to my checking account and leave the rest in my Payoneer (oDesk) card for weekly purchases. I can better control our family's expenses this way. What do you think?

Well, that's enough for now. My kids are up and about now, getting excited with the party later.

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