=✿Shopaholic Gal✿=

The weather is getting warmer and I am looking forward to riding my bike soon. I like bike riding because it makes me feel energetic. Anyway, this warm weather reminds me of when we used to live in California. It is warm all year long over there. In fact, I saw a lot of people bike riding and most of them do so right by the beach. I miss the ocean and I wish I was able to keep my bike that looks like one of these California beach cruisers. They are very comfortable to ride and when I had my bike I really loved riding around with it. By the way, for those of you who love bike riding, I would recommend you to check out those types of bikes. They are not much as they are some models for under $100.00. So, you can easily afford one if you need one. Summer is just right around the corner as well and it is the perfect time to go for a bike ride. Now just in case you decide to get one, you can actually get a discount by using this coupon code: 5OFFXPP. It is valid to use for 2 months only and when you use it you even get an additional $5.00. If you live in California, you will only pay $20.00 for shipping. As for those who live outside California, the nationwide shipping is from $25-$45. May you have fun bike riding!

I do a lot of my research online all the time and also shop online every once in a while. The type of search engine I recently found will really come in handy because I will not only get my questions answered fast but I will get paid for using it to search for the products I want to buy. If I make my purchase through it, I get cash back. How nice and convenient I would say that is. It would also be convenient for my youngest sister to use for her research paper. The AAfter.Com Answering Homework Questions will really help my sister and others alike with their homework. It will save them time from having to scan so many sites that may not have the answers to their homework questions anyway. It is the kind of search engine that deliver answers fast because only websites that have the answers to your questions will come up. By the way, there are other great features that such search engine site offer, like you can use it for locating a local business around your area, finding out what the weather is like, and even instantly have access to paid Reverse Phone Search sites just by providing your caller's phone number. It has so much to offer anyone looking for quick answers to their questions. I am glad to know about it and my friends will, too.

When I received my first credit card, I was required to activate it and use it within three (3) months and I was thinking about getting a 20” flat panel LCD monitor screen for our new desktop-that is basically because I initially wanted a bigger screen. I thought the original 19” flat panel LCD monitor screen that came with our desktop would be good for our old computer but it didn’t work. The 19” is much too big for the 17” programmed computer because everything looks distorted on it, so after knowing that, I couldn’t see the need to get a new monitor. Our old printer wouldn’t work with our new desktop either and that is what I made my first purchase on. I paid top dollar for our new printer because I didn’t see any on sale and as quality. I bought an HP Officejet all-in-one Printer, Fax, Scanner, and Copier-I did so to match our new HP desktop. It is also wireless with Wi-Fi capability which I am able to use using my laptop. It’s neat to have high-tech gadgets in your home because you can work comfortably. I like it as it is really convenient. Ah...the technology of today is simply amazing!

Worried about looking old with wrinkles appearing all over your face? Well, actually you don't have to look old if you can help it. I mean really, age is just a number if you have the secret formula to having a youthful looking skin. Seeing wrinkles on your face can be quite scary and as for me...I am not looking forward to it. I will have to do all I can to take better care of my skin. It takes finding a good anti-aging skin care, you know. Indeed, and speaking of finding an anti-aging skin care; let me share my latest find. It is the Emerge Labs Organic Skin Care with PhytoCellTec - cells from a rare Swiss apple that studies show protect skin stem cells thus promoting self-renewal capacity of the skin. It's new being that it is the anti-aging breakthrough of 2009! It is also affordable enough for all of us to be able to afford. So, how nice because it is 100% natural which is great for our skin. It can at least help slow down the process of skin aging and as a result we look much younger than our age. I am glad I know about it because my mother and aunts would like some for sure. It will help them feel youthful as it would make their skin feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Ah...we have got to try such organic skin care to fight against skin aging!

This is new. I just found out about an effective way for smokers to save money. Cigarettes are quite pricey these days making it almost impossible for the less fortunate smokers to keep smoking. Imagine paying almost $5.00 dollars a pack. Wow! That is just way too much if you ask me. I could certainly not afford it if to say I smoke. It makes me wonder how smokers are surviving in this tough economy, especially if they are unemployed. They could not possibly have the money to be able to keep buying cigarettes. Now let me share a little secret to get around that. If you are a smoker, this is right up your ally. Do you know that there is a way for you to save your green bucks and smoke the less expensive way? That is right! You can smoke without spending too much money by getting this electric cigarette which is a better alternative if you are planning to either quit smoking or save money and still smoke. You can smoke in public places without a problem since it is the kind of cigarette that only has real cigarette taste but contains no smoke for people to be afraid of inhaling second hand smoke and odor or carbon monoxide for people to say smoking stinks. It is cheap and you don't even have to think about getting a cancer from smoking. You definitely have the freedom to smoke and most of all save money.

It's spring and I have been busy shopping. I bought a lot of new clothes and shoes. The sale is endless and I am finding lots of good deals. In fact, I bought 3 pair of ballet flats and I am thinking of adding more to my collection as soon as I have the money. Perhaps I will get the kinds of shoes that are more for going out. You see, I am hoping to meet up with some of my friends and I want to make sure I look good. I always like to sort of dress to impress. I love designer clothing and shoes, but when I shop I am all about how comfortable and stylish a piece of clothing or pair of shoes feel on me. Now since spring is here, I am working on finding shoes for going out and you know I just happened to find a perfect website for deals and fashion forward shoes for women. They are the daniblack shoes and I find them really trendy and quite stylish. Just take a look at the shoe I have below for an example. To all my friends, be sure to check them out because they are amazing. Those types of shoes are made with real quality materials like snake skin and genuine leathers. They are not made with fake materials like the synthetics for sure. The website has a huge selection of sandals and mules, ballet flats, pumps, wedges and boots. They are quite affordable enough for all of us to afford as they are all in a price point range under typical Designer and Premier Designer styles. The colors are so vibrant and elegant. You can see how well designed the shoes are just by looking at the shoe I have here. I like the color and design...I think it is flirtatious yet sophisticated looking. Young women will surely love shopping for gorgeous shoes available at www.daniblack.com. Indeed, don't forget to log on to the website for your spring shoes.

I want to share a little about my laptop. I made a good choice only it is kinda heavy. It was on sale at the time I bought it and I am glad I found it just in time when I really needed a laptop. My laptop has a lot of disk space for my basic needs; just surfing the net, etc. I don't do my graphics editing there since I have my desktop with a lot of disk space for me to be able to store my files. Having a laptop has been very convenient since I am able to bring it anywhere in the house and even outside our house. In the summer I hang out in our backyard with my laptop. I am also able to watch our children at play; I mean while they are outside playing. That is how convenient having a laptop is. The only bad thing for me is our little daughter did a number on my laptop; she took her frustration out on my laptop keys by taking them off and in the process broke the clips. Wow! Talk about endless spending for me...there it goes my blogging money. Now I have to buy replacement keys that are worth at least a hundred dollars. How careless of me to turn my back on our little girl-that was definitely unexpected. Her preschool games did not work like she wanted it, so she took it out on my laptop keys. Boy! She has got a temper. You would not know that looking at her sweet and innocent face...LOL. It's a good thing she did not scratch the screen because it would have been totally ruined. She almost destroyed it already when she put a pencil inside it and closed it shut. The eraser metal holder left a dent. It poked my screen but it came back to normal because my screen is scratch resistant. Thank goodness my laptop is that durable. I am contented with having my kind of laptop for now until I can save up for a new one. I am thinking about giving my laptop away to either my husband, or, to my daughters just for their games. I want a pink laptop if I ever get to buy another one. Maybe a Pink Sony Vaio that also has a 17" inch screen. I still want a big 17 inch screen and I hope I can find one of such kind. My laptop has 200 disk space, 2GB, windows vista home premium, built-in web cam, microphone, and many more. It works fast and I chose it according to what I know that a 2GB works faster than 3GB and up. My desktop is 3GB and it works slower than my laptop. But maybe my desktop is just a bit loaded with programs. Okay, this is all. Take a look at my second computer purchase. It's neat!

-By the way, I've gotta give my thanks to the former President George W. Bush Jr. for the first stimulus check as it helped me with getting my laptop...yahooh!!! I make sure I spend the money to help the weak economy get back up. I not only get to help but I also benefit. Now I am looking forward to President Barack Obama's second stimulus check;).

Beauty is viewed so differently in other parts of the world that if you have to compare yourself to others, you would feel like you are abnormal. You are the freak of nature. However, in this day and age no one has to feel and live like they don't belong to what we call normal. The high technology and expertise of surgeons combined can really transform anyone who wishes to look according to their definition of beauty. A surgery can do wonder just like with what I saw on a website where Kansas City Plastic Surgeons helped a lot of people who wanted to improve the way they look. It actually helps boost their confidence. Among the many surgery procedures that are quite popular are breasts augmentation-for women who are flat chested, liposuction-for people who are overweight, rhinoplasty-for people who wishes to have a more prominent nose and many more. Nobody is perfect and we all have flaws, only if we can help minimize them it would change how we look at ourselves. Ah...just imagine all the things that can be done these days. I like it and I would consider getting a cosmetic surgery as well if I have the money. I want an amazing transformation, too!

Getting a credit card takes some time because for one you have to do your research and compare rates. I do that from time to time because I am looking to apply for a credit card. I already have one but I want a couple more just to be safe in case of emergency. I want to make sure I have enough funds to cover for my family back home as well. So far I have been able to enjoy shopping using my credit card and I think it is really convenient. You see, I don't have to worry about not having enough money when I go shopping because with my credit card I can always borrow money without delay. I also like the idea of getting cash back when I use my credit card. Wow! Cash Back Offers Are Hard To Beat! I prefer such type of reward program anyway. Now if you are looking to apply for a credit card, consider getting the kind of credit card that gives you cash back. However, you should not be too desperate that you are willing to accept paying for credit cards with high APR and annual fees. You don't want that if you can help it. It would be nice if you can find a credit card that doesn't cost a lot of money to have. It is even nicer if you don't have to pay for the set up fee and annual fee. I found such deals on a website recently with some of the best credit cards available today. In fact, you can search and compare different credit card offers right at the site and then choose the best one for your needs. You should consider the site if you are searching for top consumer, student and business credit card offers. I am also interested. Credit cards are very handy in times when you are short on money.

...and think they can operate a boat at the same time. You see, not too long ago, we heard news about a young couple who died at the nearby lake here. We have a huge lake here in Michigan, so, we often hear about people having boating accidents. Usually they drink and then operate their boats and that is very irresponsible for them to do so. Most people don't bother educating themselves with the boating rules. However, ignoring the rules and regulations can cost them their lives. So, if you are going to get a boat, you should always take time to find out about how you can avoid boating accidents. Be mindful of how your actions can affect the surrounding and people around you. This reminds me of my husband's nephew in Arizona who came by to visit us some time ago and he was talking about getting a boat. It makes me wonder if he actually bought one already. He could use some help with how to manage his boat safely. I will have to refer him to a very informative boating website and it is perfect because it is right in Arizona where he is at. This Boating and Alcohol Don't Mix video would be helpful to him and others alike for boating safety. The website is also full of other helpful links leading to people getting their hunting and/or fishing license and more. By the way, I have a video here that you might like to watch. Please take your time for viewing.

Every once in a while I take a stroll to the mall or the nearby stores here and you know I am just one of those people who could not pass up a deal. I guess that is what makes me a shopaholic. I actually figured that since life is too short, I might as well live it up while I can. I learned a lot from my loved ones who died before their time. So, since life is quite unpredictable, I made it a point to enjoy my life as much as possible. I may not be rich but I find so many things that make me happy. I feel great when I get to share my wealth; I mean help the needy. Somehow I get immeasurable joy helping my people back home. When I see my relatives smiling back at me, my heart melts with joy. It's the joy of giving that makes my effort to help others worthwhile. Shopping does the same thing to me, because when I am able to buy something new I feel exuberated and energetic. Most of all though, I enjoy being with my family and friends. It is being able to do what your heart's desire that life is meaningful. It makes life all the more fun if you have balance in all that you do. That is why I always like to try something new...ah, in terms of food, travel, and material stuff only. Anyway, back to my topic about shopping. I shop from time to time. And my shopping quiz here just validates it. Read all about it because that is me.

You've Been Bit By the Shopping Bug!

You're constantly adding to your wardrobe - and it shows However, you can show some restraint. You love good deals. Your love of the clearance rack has paid off... You probably have only maxed out card or two, if at all!

Getting a food scale is very handy with those who have to watch their diet. It is not easy to have to watch what you eat, but you must if you are overweight, or if you are someone who is very health conscious. You couldn't just eat anything. So, if you are worried that you have been over-eating, you might want to consider getting a food scale and start eating healthy. If you have a food scale you can easily tell how much calorie you are taking in. You see, there are food scales that can measure calories, fat, and other related food nutrients that your food contains. It is a smart way to eat healthy if you can keep up with limiting your food intake. That is a great idea because you get to balance your diet.

This will definitely go great with those who enjoy prank calling...LOL. I bet they will have fun. But really, this is a way for people to cloak their real phone numbers. In other words if you were to make a call, you don't have to worry about revealing your caller id because your caller id is masked. That means you can call someone and be anonymous. It is convenient since you can keep your identity private. Now if you wish to become an anonymous caller, please let me refer you to a website where Free Spoofing is available. When you sign up you will get to enjoy the benefits of being able to record your calls, disguise your voice, international calling, straight to voicemail, and no more ads! So, there you go, look into it if you are thinking about making a call to someone you want give a piece of your mind to. Well, I am sort of just kidding around there but seriously you can actually call someone and remain anonymous as you wish. It is possible now for you to be an anonymous caller.

It is my first time to hear about being able to enter a sweepstake using my cellphone. I will have to try it. You see, here is this website offering a way for mobile users to win great prizes, like a Mini Notebook, Nintendo Wii, Nokia N96, and Rapidshare.com webspace. Wow! Those prizes are amazing. By the way, it is a sweepstake that you can join through a text message. I mean you have to send a text message to be able to enter. I think it will be fun, so, be sure to join in. Invite your family and friends as well because you just never that one of you can win something nice. You can at least give it a try because it is only $2.99 to enter. That is not much at all. The first thing you will have to do is send a text message then wait for the confirmation text and reply using "Y" to confirm your entry. It says every XX contestant wins! I guess it is about the more you play the more chances you have in winning. As for the bloggers like me, I can not only enter to play but also make money by promoting different sweepstakes through a banner on my blog and get a 30% commission when someone clicks on it and play. That sounds great! Now for those of you, who are interested, be sure to visit the SMSnia.com for more information. Try your luck, because you might just win something. It doesn't cost that much to send a text message after all. Okay, enjoy your time playing!

It was sad for me to hear that the Circuit City went out of business already. It's too bad that I did not catch the news about it on time; otherwise I might have been able to buy a digital-camera there. So, I bet there were so many items sold for less. Ugh! What a bummer that I missed out on the deals. Anyway, the badly weakened economy drove a lot of businesses to go bankrupt and the housing market to collapse. There are so many houses up for sale now and oh, they are being sold for almost nothing. Imagine some people that lost their jobs are forced to sell their homes for almost half the original price. That is losing big money, I tell you. It is awful and hopefully Mr. President Barack Obama can help solve the economy crisis. We are definitely in serious trouble. I feel really bad for those who are losing almost everything just so they can survive. There are families that lost their jobs, homes, and soon enough savings too. Living on savings is dangerous because you can easily spend thousands and thousands of dollars in no time at all. We have been there before so I know. Money can go so fast that before you know it, you are on the verge of being broke. It's a good thing we were able to settle down and stopped losing more money. The problem with a lot of people though, they often go to the extreme of owning homes they can hardly afford to pay. That is why they go bankrupt and lose their homes to a foreclosure. I would not like that. I would hate to see my beautiful home destroyed. I mean some of the foreclose homes are literally falling apart at the scene. Gangs invade and/or animals are finding their way into the house and destroy it. People are in tears because they could no longer afford to keep paying their mortgages. The world is in crisis for sure. This country is depending on Mr. President Barack Obama and along the many others in power that this economy crisis will be fixed soon. I hope so because I don't like to hear my favorite stores closing. Goodness, the Circuit City of all stores. Whoa! It is shocking!

This is something that women should pay attention to. It is about a new way for women to help save lives. You see, if one day someone in our immediate family contracts a deadly disease, we can actually do something about it. Indeed and what we can do is learn about how to collect and preserve stem cells found in our monthly period. Anyway, to better understand what I am talking about, please be sure to visit the C’elle website. C’elle is a revolutionary service dedicated to providing women with a safe and easy method of collecting and preserving stem cells found in her menstrual fluid each month. The process of it is similar to how a newborn baby's cord blood is preserved. So, it will cost some money but it is definitely worth it. Now if you are wondering how much it is going to cost you, you may visit the Pricing page. The stem cells in our menstrual blood can be used to treat life-threatening diseases, like the following; osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. It is tremendously helpful when you consider that we could make it possible for our loved one whose life may be hanging in the balance, survive. By the way, you can save at least $200.00 if you make your order now, here is the Order Now page. If you can afford to have it done, it would be a life-saving investment. It is reassuring if you do because you just never know that someone in your family might need it someday.

It was just Dr. Seuss's birthday four days ago and our daughter was required to bring a Dr. Seuss book to school. How nice because there are other children who would appreciate knowing about Dr. Seuss. I don't hear about Dr. Seuss very often anymore, but most people know about him well; being that they grew up with him. He was well known as a cartoonist and a children's book writer. He wrote some great children's books that children adored and continue to adore up to this day. Anyway, speaking of Dr. Seuss, I found a website with baby clothes featuring Dr. Seuss's cartoon characters on them. I think they are so neat and quite cute on babies. Those types of clothing with children's favorite characters are perfect for giving away on birthdays and baby showers. Not to mention they are cute for everyday wear with our little ones. I am thinking of shopping there for our little tike because she likes Dr. Seuss. She also likes the other famous characters like Elmo and Big Bird and Winnie the Pooh and friends. The website is a perfect place for finding infants and toddler clothes with different lovable characters, like the Sesame Street, Disney, super heroes like Superman, Batman, Spider man, and even the rocking bands or rock stars, such as The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, and more. As for the Dr Seuss baby clothes, you can find some that are currently on sale for 50% off. If you are interested, you should hurry in because they go fast. My favorite is the "Cat in the Hat" tee-shirt for toddler-it would look great on our baby girl.

Having a slow computer is very common with those who do not have the knowhow to keep their computers clean. Unfortunately, my family and I are among the many that have no idea about how to make our computer perform faster. When I decided to purchase my desktop computer I made sure that I would have enough disk space for everything, so I won't have to worry about my computer slowing down. However, it did not work like I thought it would. You see, overtime my computer slowed down and I was left wondering what happened to it. That disappointed me for a while until I learned that there are so many computer activities which would literally cause a computer to slow down and even crash. Indeed, and let me share some of them that you may not know about. Well, do you know that even just browsing the net, there are sites that would automatically install programs right into your computer without you knowing it? That's right! It is the gateway for malicious programs, destructive applications, and viruses to be automatically installed into your computer. So, be careful with what you download and what website you visit. When you download a program and later uninstall it, it leaves a trail which takes up a space in your computer found in registry. If your computer is slow, it is probably due to the registry errors colliding and affecting its performance. Now if you have such problem, be sure to get the jv16 PowerTools 2009 because it has everything that you need to keep your computer clean and perform faster. It works fast because when I downloaded it, I was able to get rid of many registry errors and unnecessary files right away that were just clogging up my computer. In fact, it can help maintain the stability of your computer since it would minimize the number of programs running at start up. If you are able to control the number of programs running at start up, you can expect your computer to perform faster. Also it removes your browsing history and confidential data stored in your computer to help protect your privacy. I tell you, it is all you need to get your computer working like new again. With all the things it can do the price is really nothing. It is so cheap being that it is only $29.95! Who can beat that? It is an all-in-one solution to a slow computer problem for sure which I would gladly recommend to my family and friends. It is so easy to use and you can see how it works by downloading the free trial available at the site. By the way, for those of you who already have the previous versions, you might want to look into upgrading for more advance features.

It's almost too late to talk about the winter, but I have a couple of pictures that shows off our house and street being covered with snow. I want my family and friends to see what it's like here at our place when it snows. I said cottage because our house looks rather like a cute cottage than a regular house. The stone wall in front gives it a cottage look, which I think is cute. Anyway, the winter is quite pretty considering that the snow glistens and makes everything look neat. It is a lot of fun too, because you can make a snowman, ice-skate, snow-ski, snow-fish, etc. However, when it snows just a little too much nobody can go anywhere. We call it a snow blizzard and it is hazardous to be driving in the middle of it. Now I think there will be no more snow since spring is creeping in fast. We just had a thunderstorm yesterday and then later in the evening we had a pouring rain. In fact, right now it is drizzling. Having the four seasons is kinda fun. We get to enjoy all four. Actually in Michigan people hate it or love it here. You see, when it is winter it gets really cold and the snow becomes a bother...being that it snows too much sometimes. Then in the summer it gets really hot and humid, so it is a drag, too. But we have got to love it here; at least we have the in betweens...LOL. My favorite is spring...I like how it feels when it is spring. I enjoy getting up to a foggy and dewy morning and going outside to see my flowers growing and blooming. It smells good too, after the rain. Okay, until here for now. I thought I would jot down a bit sharing how it looks here from our house and street.

This is what I have been talking about that I am able to generate extra income right from home. However, I am not one of those who have been able to figure out how to operate a home based business. It takes a lot more than just having the will to do it, you know. Unfortunately, I only have the will and not the knowhow. So far though, I am so glad that I learned about some of the money making opportunities there are to find online. Now speaking of which; sponsored blogging is one because I get paid for promoting products and services as well as with having affiliate links on my blog as another way for me to generate extra income. I don't make a lot but I am contented enough since I don't have the means to be able to operate an online business. Perhaps someday time will come that I have a business and I am my own boss. Indeed, so, having an online business (a business) or being able to work at the comfort of my home would suit me better. It is quite the ideal situation for people who prefer working alone or like being in-charged. By the way, if you want to know how I find money making ideas online, let me share the website that has insightful articles about some of the Best Internet Home Business Opportunities that might give you a hint as to how you can make money online, too. There are so many jobless people today that I would say the website might just have the answer to their situation. Really, if you are one of them, you can make real money online, so, don't dismiss that idea. You can even make money while you sleep. For more details on the best internet home business opportunities, take a look at Stone Evans and learn how to maximize your profit online. You can also find Stone Evans' Plug-In profit site here.

Starting a business takes a lot of careful planning and experience to be able to make it in the business world. However, the biggest issue there is money. Where are you going to get the money? If you can't get it out of your savings, or, family and friends, you will need to find a good bank or lending company to loan you the money. Well, in that instance I would recommend that you do your research on it, firsthand. Actually you don't really have to look far if you can find a website, such as like the website I recently discovered with helpful articles and tips about Business Loans. With such site you can easily compare lending companies or banks competing for you, which in the process will help you find the right lending company or bank that can offer you the best options for a business loan. That will also save you time and hassle with having to browse the net for different sites that will only lead to confusion. So, there you go, why not do it all in one place? If you are going to get a loan be prepared with having a business plan, being able to prove that you can repay your loan, and meet other requirements in order to qualify for a loan. For questions and concerns about business lending, small business financing, and other related topics, Jon M Queen can help in clarifying the important issues. Know more about Jon Queen's background here.

I think we can all afford a bright and dazzling smile if we are patient enough to look around for a dental care that don't costs an arm and a leg. That is what I always do; I shop around so that I don't have to pay top dollar. Now since I am due for a visit to a Dentist, I am thinking about getting dental veneers for my cracked teeth. When it comes to dental hygiene, I treat such matter very seriously. Indeed, it is quite important to me that I am able to maintain my bright and dazzling smile, because you know, having a nice clean teeth is not only very healthy but also good for many reasons. One of them is, of course, being able to smile with confidence. You don't have to hide your beautiful smile if you can do something to improve the look of your teeth. Really, all it takes is for you to take some time to find a deal on a dental care. By the way, speaking of finding a deal, I would say I found these affordable San Diego veneers just in time since people are desperate with saving money in this badly weakened economy. I am of them and I am interested. Dental veneers create a life-like tooth appearance which is perfect for eliminating any damage that your teeth may have. If your teeth are discolored, worn, chipped, cracked, misaligned, or have unsightly gaps in between, dental veneers are what you would need to gain your confidence back and have the dazzling smile of a Hollywood star. Never let your teeth go because a smile is what makes the first impression about you. When you are confident, you are beautiful.

How I wish I have a blackberry phone, so whenever I am away from home I can browse the web. It is convenient to have because it has a touch screen display which is very advance in technology. What I really like about it is the fact that it is an all in one phone. It is the kind of phone to have if you are someone who loves text-messaging, web-browsing, e-mailing, and even Internet faxing. Indeed it is capable of a lot of things that you do online. Anyway, it would be nice if I can save up and be able to get a blackberry phone, so I too, can enjoy being online while away from home. I don't like to have to carry my laptop around as it is heavy. Furthermore, I find the laptop connect card and wireless Internet access to be very costly. I would rather have a blackberry phone. Now when it comes to getting one, I don't think that I actually have to spend so much money on it because hey, I shop around. Often enough I come across sites that offer money saving discounts. In fact, I thought these brand new and unlocked blackberry phones are affordable being that they are not only being sold at discount prices but also unlocked. Getting an unlocked phone is very handy in case you need to use it on another network. Trying to find someone who can assist you with unlocking a phone is usually not so easy if not close to almost impossible. My husband and I have been through it before, so we know. That's right, if you can get one that is already unlocked, it would be a deal!