Personal Home Insurance

There is a new requirement being implemented by Landlords here in Toronto, They are requiring you to get a personal home insurance before they endorse the keys. The insurance will cover the contents of your apartment against theft, fire, water damages and other calamities. I guess they are just worried they might be sued if tenants lose their valuables in fires. It is an additional expense to shell out however, it can make you feel that your valuables are covered when unexpected things happen.


I immediately searched the internet for companies that charge cheap. I canvassed from 4 and got the best quote from TD Insurance which is CAD 180.00. They all have the same coverage when I phoned them but their quote varied. Some quoted over $300.

Now I have submitted a proof of insurance to the building superintendent and I will be able to get the keys this coming Friday.

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Getting My Own Apartment - At Last

After a year in Canada I finally decided to get an apartment. There were several factors that made me decide. Number one, living near where you work seems a very good idea. A 30-45 minutes commute is so easy compared to 1 to 1.5 hours by bus and subway. Number two, having a place by ourselves (me, my wife and kids) takes away the possibility for my kids to break things that are not ours. Hahaha! And last but not the least, So that we could experience if we really can live better here compared to my country of origin the Philippines.

My friend Tita Beth called me up to tell me the good news. She said, she spoke to the administrator of the apartments and apparently my application got approved. Since it is April fools day, the administrator may just be kidding LOL. But I am positive that it got approved alright. Just wanted to wait for his call for final confirmation.

I am set to move in on May 1 of this year, but can actually move in a week before that date. So excited already. The only problem is how to fill up the apartment with furnitures and appliances. Maybe I could scout for cheap items first and postpone buying expensive stuff until we have our own house.

I am so happy that I got that apartment. A lot of people said that it is cheap for CAD 943.50 per month. It is a 2 bedroom apartment that includes Hydro(Electricity), Heating and water. Below is the floor plan and the outside view of the apartment.



For more details on the apartment please visit the following link:

7 rochefort Drive

First Winter in Canada is Over

I am thankful to God for making my first winter bearable. There were times that I have to bundle up to be warm but amount of snow this year was nothing compared to what my friends told me they got the prior year. I must admit that though a lot of people are not happy when the snow falls, I was happy all the time. There are times when I even walk outside from the subway station to our office. Must be because it was my first time to experience winter. My uncle also bought a snow blower to help us in removing the snow in the driveway, however, I still want to shovel LOL. I just think of it as exercise.

When my kids are here, I am sure they would love it too. I will also have an excuse to play in the snow and make a snowman LOL.

Winter is finally over and spring is here. I missed the snow. Look how sad I am Hahaha!


More pictures on my multiply site -> Muelitz

Ipod Touch Software Update

My cousin asked me if I had downloaded games to my iPod Touch. I said I did not want to spend money for these games. When I found out that there are a lot of free games. I immediately ran iTunes, went to the apple store site and searched for free games. I think I downloaded 75 percent of all the free games that I knew. I stopped at 75 % because of limited space on my device.

After downloading, I noticed that I can't install the games on the iPod. I found out that I need to upgrade the software to the latest version before I can do it. I finally decided to upgrade for CAD 9.99 and voila, Free games. Although some are just teasers, there are some nice games that one can enjoy when traveling long distances or if you have a lot of time to kill. I believe spending 10 bucks and getting some good games is not bad.


For more details about iPod Touch please visit Apple.com

Missing the Outings

Had I been in Manila, I would have gone to at least 3 out-of-towns. My wife and kids have been to several outings already and their photos sure can tell how happy they were. The recent that they had was in Laiya

I missed these summer get-aways and I really miss my wife and kids. I sure hope they get their Visa's soon so I can get them and perhaps to a nearby resort to relax a little bit before coming back here.

I am so excited to see the boys especially the new addition to our family Alexus. Of course Tart, I missed you also and want to see you the same way with the kids LOL.

Planned Sight-SeeingTrips

My wife and I got this chance to visit New York City last year and we wanted to go back there and visit other cities in the US with the kids. We have been discussing our itinerary and have agreed on some places we will be touring and where we would stay.To be able to visit more places we have to manage our expenses very well.

When my wife had a stopover in San Francisco , she fell in love with the city and we wanted it to be included in our list. We wanted our kids to see the magnificent Golden Gate bridge, San Francisco's crookedest street and ride the cable car.

Other destination on our list is Seattle. After seeing the movie Sleepless in Seattle, My wife and I have always wondered how its cityscape and historical landmark looks like at close range.


We may swing by Vancouver since it is near Seattle. That makes it a hitting-2-birds-in-one-stone trip. All our kids are boys and we are all fans of aircrafts and space. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Canadian Museum of Flight would definitely be squeezed into our plans.

Our Godparent Josie is based in San Diego, California. A great destination for our family too. The San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and the beach is perfect for our kids. I am pretty sure they will have a grand time there.


Our friends recommended that when we travel it is best to book for hotel rooms online. It will be easier than to do it as we visit the places and it will definitely save time that we can use to enjoy the tour.

So I searched the internet and found out about cheap hotels site which provides online access to affordable, clean and accessible rooms/hotels in different major US cities like Seattle, San Francisco and San Diego. Their hotels are conveniently located in areas where you can easily access tourist destinations or landmarks.

I am sure frequent travelers that have booked a room via this site can attest that you can get pre-book discounts and last minute deals in over 500 hotels in the region. You can compare prices and amenities of available hotels in an area so you can find one that is suitable for your needs. One can be assured that they are getting a better deal than people from the locality getting a room via the hotel directly.

Here is a hotel that I believe offers a good deal:

Best Western Executive Inn has room that cost starting from USD 89 a night.



Cheap Hotels in Seattle
Cheap Hotels in San Francisco
Cheap Hotels in San Diego

Our travel will surely be more affordable if we avail of these cheap deals.