Daughter’s most favorite..

Every time we went to mall, we never forget to drop by at Bookstore. My daughter always wants to go there and look for her most favorite magazine……Barbie Magazine.

(picture from www.barbie.com)

Anyway, when I scanned it the first time I bought a copy, I found out that it offers a lot of activities for it has puzzle pages, exciting and something to dream on stories, enjoyable activities and dazzling posters thus, It has new and different adventures of Barbie which my daughter could join and have fun.

Now, it is also one of the very special way for my little girl to share the magic and excitement of Barbie dolls world aside from dressing it up (which I didn't experience and got no chance doing during my childhood hehe!!)

So whenever she ask me to buy a copy of the magazine, I no longer think twice and even told her to include other magazines or something of her interest such as the Disney princess.

Anyway, she could learn from it while having fun. And of course one of her favorite part of the magazine.... it has free stickers (yup..she's addicted to stickers lol!).

(picture from www.barbie.com)

It is very interesting and good to note that the magazine could really help our little girls develop creativity and important play patterns, while delivering all the fun, glamour and style.

Aside from that, my daughter could even start practicing and be introduced into fashion world if she really wants to become a fashion designer someday.

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My Wish for Valentines

I Love Pearl not only because it is my birthstone but because it is really a gem for me. It adorns women of style and substance.

One thing more, I read that Pearls are for Passion. And of course it is the ultimate expression of Love

Never has there been a gem as steeped in history and romance as the pearl. The oldest known pearl is created by nature, found by the fortunate, and treasured for all time.

Only if the hubby is reading this, here is the pix of my wish for Valentines

(pictures are from www.jewelmer.com)

CALINS. This is a ring composed of two(2) South Sea Pearl set with 0.59 carat diamonds in 18-Karat gold. (from Jewelmer)

What does it says? If we are very lucky, we know that moment. It is that instant when, enfolded in the arms of mother, everything stops and our world is distilled into one extraordinary moment of stillness, serenity, and safety. It is the essence of the tender bond between a mother and a child, the affection between partners, the warmth between siblings - a myriad of emotions.

(pictures are from www.jewelmer.com)

Les Essentielles Earring.Classic pearl earrings composed of two golden Palawan South Sea pearls set

A pearl when a man presents these to us simply telling us that we are beautiful, needing neither that glitter nor bright colors to enhance our glow. It is a message that needs no whispered words of undying declarations of love.

A pearl, through its subtle elegance and fiery luster, tells us that we fuels with passion and our love.

Yes, this is my wish for Valentines, thus it is a symbol that can make us last a lifetime.

Happy Hearts Day! Happy Valentines Day everyone!!

No to migraine or No to Chocolates!!!

No week in a month, no month in a year that my migraine forgets to visit me. She always have the time to be there, to ruin my day...haiizz

I wonder what really causes my migraine? Does it has something to do with my eight long hours work with my PC, or with my late night sleep, or my stressful activities in my Ph.D. class?

I am very much prone to migraine attacks, but what it really triggers is still a question to me until this very day? Why? thanks to my paps daily newspaper subscription.

I now found the answer why migraine really likes me much. It says in the article that it has something to do with the food I eat. Aside from late night sleep, and stressful activities, the food I eat also causes my migraine.

And here are some foods that can easily trigger migraine.(from People's Journal-Pinoy Lifestyle column)

1. Chocolate and coffee.Because of Tyramine ingredients, this can easily trigger severe headache. The percentage is higher in women because they are accustomed to eating chocolate (I am a certified chocolate lover huhuhu!!!) when stressed and during hormonal changes are both common headache triggers. And if you are a coffee lover, try to substitute your espresso and mocha with a decaffeinated one.

2. Cold drinks. Commonly referred as brain freeze, a big gulp or strong long sip of cold drink or ice cream can cause this and usually it will last for about five minutes. The pain occurs when cold foods or drinks touch nerves in your mouth, delivering sensory information from the mouth to the brain.

3. MSG. Although considered by some as a flavor enhancer, the feared MSG(monosodium glutamate) is commonly found on processed and junk foods.

Foods containing preservatives include pepperoni, bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs, processed meats and deli-style meats.

Even red wine, beer, whisky and champagne can also cause headaches.

Other food that cause migraines are the following

-Crackers and snacks containing cheese

-Chicken Liver and other organs

-Dried fruits (dates, raisins, and figs)

-Soup made from bouillon or meat extracts (not homemade broth)

-Cultured dairy products, yogurt, buttermilk and sour cream

-Potato chips

-Pizza

-Artificial sweeteners

Oh, most(yes, I say most and not some ..hehe) of my favorite foods are on the list. So I am thinking now if I really want not to feel and not to have migraine anymore or I need to sacrifice my chocolates and pizza...( maybe I'll just eat once a month..hehe maybe)...It's really a choice to make..No to Migraine or No to chocolates (lol)

So now we had the list of what causes our migraines, you may want to list it down so you can avoid eating them next time...

New Hair Style

The last time I had my hair cut , which was really short was after I gave birth...and that was seven years ago…lol… And when my hair grows long I never tried to cut it short again. But for the past few days, I planned a hair rebond soon. Or to have my hair cut short again.

Being a working mom requires much time for everything, for all kinds of stuff from house to work and from work to house, and since second semester is about to start again, I will not only be a busy working mom but also a busy working student mom…haaayyyss…and this “busy me” makes me having no more time to blow dry my hair before leaving the house. So even if my hair is wet, I had no choice but to tie it up. And sometimes, I could no longer comb it (huhu) I even get irritated because it's like I have bad hair days all the time. (and had always a “mahangin ba sa labas” mode).

Anyway, I am mulling over to a three solutions , to have a hair rebond, sport a short hair, or try a curly hair.

For short hair, I am considering Katie Holmes hairstyle

For curly hair, well I have choices here:

I still have a hard time deciding now. Haiizz…. Hope soon I could have a better choice !!!

It's tiring

I was doing a little stretching exercising this morning when this thought popped up. Whooaaa, I am tired of being fat. I wanna try being slim. I wanna try having a little tummy, I wanna try stuff with an S or XS size.

Hahaha!!! (I just only realized it today????? )Nope, It was a wish before but now I believe it is a MUST to do now..LOL!

Well come to think of it. I should now take it seriously. I am tired of being heavy. How about being slim for a change, right? Nyay, of course, it will not take me one day to become thin. I did not become fat overnight anyway!!! (haaayyy...chocolates!!!)

Yes I know It's going to take time. It's going to take a lot of effort, motivation, and focus and of course SELF DISCIPLINE.

I should change my perception. I always try to lose weight but after quite some time I procrastinate. I should take it seriously not for any other reason but to be healthy and to have more choices of all girl stuff that I mostly like.

Yes, I always lose weight, always trying to lose weight but then again, I'd gain the weight back.Oohh, It's a ferocious cycle.(how bad!!)

Hayyy!!!! It's tiring. It’s really tiring.( haha!! what a sentiment!!!)

It must be a self imposed RULE now, I should try..ohhh not try I SHOULD lose weight and make it forever. And I will do it TODAY not tomorrow, or next month or next year but TODAY!!!!(focus..focus....LOL).

(wish me luck!!) .. wink”,)

wishful thoughts

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It is already a BER month. I believe most of us are super excited waiting for December. And maybe most of us already started the count down.

Anyway, to tell you honestly, i haven't started my own count down and still hesitant in doing so. Maybe because of much pressure, stressful work life.

I got deadlines here, i got reports there, i got............. whooaa (hehe I don't complain, just stating the fact)

But since I am also a little bit excited , What's on my mind now are

Just a little wish ...

I wish I could have my Body Bliss, Body Massage, a diamond Peel (facial may do) sooooooonnnnnnnnn

might bring my daughter if they also have services for kids that are affordable: (lucky me have found one at Quezon City:

Kiddie Spa Services & Prices

Kiddie Manicure – P100

Kiddie Pedicure – P120

Kiddie Body Whitening Scrub – P 500

Kiddie Hair Spa/ Hotoil – 250

Kiddie Body Massage – 250

Kiddie Foot Spa – 200

It is at Star Bliss Salon & Spa

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Starbliss_spa@yahoo.com / http://www.facebook.com/starbliss.spa

Addresss: #67 Timog Avenue Corner Scout Torillio QC.

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I wish I could watch "No other Woman" on its first play date(might consider watching it on its premier---sis phia might give me a movie treat)

“No Other Woman” stars Cristine Reyes, Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis.

Cristine plays the role of Sharmaine, the wife of Derek Ramsay’s character named Ram

Anne, on the other hand, plays Cara who is the “other woman” in Derek’s life.

Other cast-members include Matt Evans, Tirso Cruz III, John Arcilla, Ricci Chan, Nina Dolino, Ron Morales, Kat Alano, Kitkat, Peter Serrano, Marlann Flores, Fred Payawan, Melvin Lee and Carmi Martin.

Directed by Ruel S. Bayani

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the film is set to open in theaters on September 28, 2011.

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I wish I could buy everything I have on my shopping list

I wish I could go to Subic again

I wish I could pursue my plan of going to Bohol

I wish I could experience Fish Spa sooooonn

I wish I could have a new hairstyle

I wish I could be a little lighter in few months time

I wish I could resist chocolates in just a little while

I wish I could buy "this" new gadget

This are just some of my little wishes now!!! and I only have three months to grant all of this for myself (Hoping .....crossing my fingers)

Maybe, there is a good Samaritan who could take one on my list and might consider giving it to me as Christmas presents/gift hehe!!!! (need to add this on my wish list)

Dilbert's best lines

Just wanted to share this. Forwarded to me by my friend Lanie Arco. SMILE!!! :) Here are some of Dilbert's best lines:

1. I say no to alcohol, it just doesn't listen.

2. A friend in need is a pest indeed.

3. Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce.

4. Work is fine if it doesn't take too much of your time.

5. When everything comes in your way you're in the wrong lane.

6. The light at the end of the tunnel may be an incoming train..

7. Born free, taxed to death..

8. Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.

9. Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.

10. Smile, it makes people wonder what you are thinking.

11. It's not hard to meet expenses, they are everywhere.

12. I love being a writer......what I can't stand is the paperwork.

13. A printer consists of 3 main parts: the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light.

14. The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.

15. The trouble with being punctual is that no one is there to appreciate it.

16. In a country of free speech, why are there phone bills?

17. If you cannot change your mind, are you sure you have one?

18. Beat the 5 O'clock rush, leave work at noon!

19. If you can't convince them, confuse them.

20. It's not the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

21. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

22. Hot glass looks same as cold glass. - Cunino's Law of Burnt Fingers

23. The cigarette does the smoking you are just the sucker.

24. Someday is not a day of the week

25. Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock.

26. To err is human; to forgive is not a Company policy.

27. The road to success......Is always under construction.

28. Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but if you think again, neither does Milk.

29. In order to get a Loan, you first need to prove that you don't need it.

30. All the desirable things in life are either illegal, expensive, fattening or in love with someone else.

Those italized are some of my favorite lines.. what about you?

Amazing Spa.....Fish Spa

My mom just experienced last monday (August 29, 2011) this unusual kind of spa....Fish spa ( mom... where are the pictures???)

I first heard and watched about it at Korina Sanchez TV show ( i think it's Balitang K) in where the spa are using an amazing species of fish known as Garra rufa as a cosmetic beautifying treatment and as a cure for a variety of skin diseases. And through net, this Garra rufa can be found in river basins around the Northern and Central Middle East, in countries like Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran, but it is now artificially bred in outdoor pools specifically for the spas.

And my research says, spas using fish have opened in Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea or Singapore as local attraction and cosmetic facilities and less as skin disease facilities. And if we enjoy taking care of our skin, we know that treatment using exfoliation might have powerful chemicals which may cause skin irritations, we might consider trying Fish spa to say goodbye to our old skin and hello to a new healthy and smooth layer of our skin.

I ask my mom if this amazing fish really makes her relax for a little while after a very long walk at the Manila Ocean Park (A fish spa is also one of the attraction at the Manila Ocean Park) or did the fish bite her??? But she replied, " it is for you to find out".. Hmm. well anyway 15 days of waiting before i personally experience it is not long enough (excited???) . But can't wait to share with you the feeling of having "eaten" by this little fish ( just my feet and may be my hand) and being attack by this little guys and for me to say Goodbye old skin!!!! Welcome to a new healthy smooth (like a baby) skin.

Oh well, before I forget I also had my second encounter with this Fish Spa, at my friend facebook account. .. we also have it at La Union (Kultura Resort) , 2 hours drive away from San Quintin, Pangasinan (my hometown)... might go there after my gfs give birth...and experience with them this amazing Spa...fish Spa ( my gf. ma'm jane might treat us...huh)