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...

Before...a Teacher...Now ...a Fashion Designer

We are a family of teachers, from our grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles. So, when my daughter first told me that she wants to be a teacher someday, I just smiled and say okay. I even supported her with her dreams that I even bought a mini blackboard, a chalk and eraser.

At night before going to sleep, she never forgets to play with her blackboard and acted as a teacher…

I even express amusement when her teacher in Advance Casa told me that after class she stays at their room and started playing with the chalk and some teaching stuff, that she even laughs because she could see the way she teach her students on the actions of my daughter..

Yes, those are the days when my daughter dreams to be a teacher someday, but nothing is enduring on earth, even dreams…

Now, my daughter wants to become a fashion designer someday…whoooaaa, what a big shift. Though, as mother, the only..and the best thing that I could do is to support whatever our child wants to be. Thus, I even started adding to my wish book some fashion designer stuff for children. I even asked her to talk to my co-teacher who also dreams to become a fashion designer someday, and even show some of her sketches and designs.

I know that as time flies, my daughter’s dreams will also changes. Though whatever happens, I’ll never stop supporting her... I will always be here to help and guide her to pursue her dreams...