A special day brings joy and lasting memories.

We recently went to Tagaytay, with my granddaughter, three years old ,
who loves fun stuff, picture taking, so how could we resist!

It was a fabulous summer treat from Donna, my daughter just came from Abu Dhabi.
We all had fun. Juju posed for more than an hour with her sweetest smile. We all joined her innocence and it was really a pleasure. It is the little things that are special in our lives and will never forget the memories this little princess brought us.

When life gets frantic, and you feel as if it's all too much, sit down and look at pictures of your little one — you can't help but smile.
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BEST PICTURE AWARD 2007

Philippines Victory!!! for “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo” movie for winning the Best Picture award and Judy Ann Santos as it’s lead actress, achievement as Best Actress during the 55th FAMAS Awards night. While the Best Actor trophy went to Cesar Montano for his movie “Ligalig” a suspense thriller movie.

The main stars of the wining movies were not there to personally received their trophy….which just shows negative and a rude attitude. They became "No.1" of "the ranking of actresses and actors I hate" now. In this case, people might criticized them even they offered the apologies before hand, such awardings should be honored and respected.

The trend item I bought accidentally

I impressed to see the different charms sold as I entered SM Bacoor Paradise Philippines . I know some stones are being used for health, personal, religious meanings to them, even when I’m in the bingo station sometimes, I noticed women wearing a bracelet with different kinds of stones.

Out of my curiosity, the trend item I bought accidentally were these precious stones. From the time I wore this stuff, I felt a kind of peace and a lot blessings comes in me. For those who have interest in this subject, check out the traditional meaning of these stones meanings which I gathered from the internet- http://www.crystal-cure.com/jewelry-bracelets.html

Rose
Quartz
Emerald = popular for their love properties
Moonstone
Lapis lazuli
Jade

Aventurine
Tourmulated Quartz
Citrine = bring good luck, good fortune and prosperity.
Garnet
Opal

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Three days week end over

I rest my blog for a few days for some personal reasons.

I can't find any good topics to tell. Actually this week is hard every day. Three days weekend is just over and really I’ve been busy hmmm… these are petty unusual for me. I like the escada perfume and the doll, of course, the guerlain spf 20 compact foundation. Thanks for the stuff!!! I went to see a friend in Nikko Dusit Hotel, enjoyed the amenities of the hotel and enjoyed the Japanese food for dinner. Check this out, a new style of restaurant has opened, Italian Restaurant named, 'Tosca', (comes from the famous Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini that premiered in 1900.) the newest Italian restaurant serving flavorful menu and extensive wine selections for all Italian food lovers. OF COURSE! I have never been there, I will try if somebody treat me. For me, this fine restaurant is really one of a kind and sounds delicious to me. Since I am super “Italian culture fan", I want to try this one!

For my granddaughter who just came from Dubai, thanks for the big hug and kisses, it throws away my loads and strengthen our ties….makes me feel important. I love you Juju!!!

Sparks of beauty…

The concept of health and beauty is to experience full motivation in your daily activities. Due to our busy life schedule we normally pay little attention or fail to care at all. Imagine, the smoke, toxics you carry from head- to-toe much to say inside of your body. 'Smoking breaks down a protein in our skin called elastin and affect parts of our immune system. Exposure to sunlight can affect the risk in developing cancer. It’s not a dream of modern people as people at the dawn of civilization have been looking for ways to maintain healthy and clean skins. A good skin care generally includes at least a cleanser, masque, toner and moisturizer. Our ancestors discovered the secret to healthy skin carrying beauty and healthy tips passed through generation to generation.

As “Beauty is a divine gift and it is our duty to guard it.”

Don’t take chances….Do your best to get on the road to beautiful skin and healthy body, wash away the blues of toxics and grays of smoke by covering the basics of natures marvelous and healthful skin care. The introduction of ancient beauty tips to modern beauty practices is like “going back to the future” for the ancient ingredients. More and more experienced beauty therapists acknowledged natural program are more healthy and effective than synthetic products.

The ancient secrets of beauty are sure to make you look and feel fabulous…

Massage Almond Oil over wet skin with hand or wash cloth. Pay extra attention to dry, rough patches.

Some essentials oils lke Ylang Ylang, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon and Tea tree benefit the hair and scalp.

To fight the premature aging of the skin and wrinkles and to treat dry skin Jojoba Oil protect and mosturize the skin.

Hydroquinone is the best treatment for lightening brown spots caused by sun exposure, aging, and cutaneaous hyperpigmentation.

Green Tea from Japan is a fast-acting clarifying shampoo deep-cleanses leaving the hair shiny, bouncy and full. Herbal extracts deliver beneficial nutrients quickly and reduce drying time for fast and easy styling.

White Camella Oil soothes properties to help calm sensitive skin; nutrients to nourish devitalized skin; and emollients to create a healthy dew-like complexion. White Camellia oil is also one of the rare ingredients that is wonderful for all skin types, including mature, ultra sensitive, oily, combination, and acne prone.

White Tea from China. Hair oiling is an age-old traditional habit of Indians. Coconut hair oil is used to nourish, strengthening hair, faster and better growth and reduce the problem of falling hair.

We are responsible about creating and maintaining healthy skin, making us feel better and giving that healthy glow that shines from within, not a painted on look that runs off or surgical procedure to bring out the real you. God made you beautiful and gave us all the tools with which to be healthy. . In a day and age where most products available have a greater concentration of chemicals than any natural living active material nourish and feed the skin of your body with the nutrients they need to thrive for optimum health -

• Drink plenty of water as it helps clearing our skin and flushing out toxins from our body.
• Eat the right kind of food. Avoid junk food, instant food and fast food, as this will accelerate the aging of skin.
• Eat plenty of leafy vegetables and fruits.
• Use sunscreen lotion to protect our skin from direct sunlight which will eventually cause aging, damaged cells and create more skin problems.
• Refrain from smoking.
• Refrain drinking alcohol.
• Stress can cause instability in our hormonal system which leads to acne.
• Exercise rewards us with good blood circulation.
• Adequate sleep for six to eight hours daily also helps to maintain good health of skin.
• Use a cotton pad soaked with apple cider vinegar to clean your dry skin as it assists to slough off dead skin cells.
• Apply organic olive oil to moisturize your skin before sleep.
• Wash your skin with chemical free skin cleanser or lotion to remove excess oil from your skin surface.
• Meditation and yoga are good relaxing practices which help to maintain good looking skin.

Thou Shall, Thou Shall Not….

The great preparation that beloved Moses endured to withstand and absorb the true meaning of each Commandment of God so he could teach and be fulfilled took many more days of time than men have translated it to be. Each commandment, when delivered, had a power in it, God-given, else it could never have remained such a solid state for all years. It would have been cast aside and then forgotten, as so many biblical stories have been.

In the 11th anniversary issue of FOOD, The Philippine Largest Selling Culinary Magazine, expert chefs, culinary instructors, shared their own commandments for virtuous of cooking, and without meaning to do God one better instead of 10, they imparted 11 commandments of “Thou Shall & Thou Shall Not”.

1. Thou shall familiarize thyself with the Mailard reactions.
2. Thou shall not kill natural flavors.
3. Thou shall cook with good wine.
4. Thou shall season and let the layers of flavors to develop.
5. Thou shall simmer.
6. Thou shall use only high-quality ingredients.
7. Thou shall be joyful while cooking.
8. Thou shall be organized in the kitchen.
9. Thou shall always trust thy own taste.
10. Thou shall salt lightly at the start of cooking.
11. Thou shall be patient.

We just don’t want to get the point of fancy cuisine, no matter how much we all know, or think we know about cooking, there are always valuable lessons out there on food preparation waiting to be learned. If we cook the recipe correctly, it’s a heavenly taste will be your reward. With a bit of imagination, it can become a festival of flavors, even better it will make your guests oooh! and ahhh! over your recipe and compliment you on how serene and unfazed you look despite all the preparations and cooking you did.

So, dear readers, remember the 11 Commandments, and from hereon, go forth and sin no more.