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.
BEST PICTURE AWARD 2007
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
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.
The ancient secrets of beauty are sure to make you look and feel fabulous…
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.
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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”.
- Thou shall familiarize thyself with the Mailard reactions.
- Thou shall not kill natural flavors.
- Thou shall cook with good wine.
- Thou shall season and let the layers of flavors to develop.
- Thou shall simmer.
- Thou shall use only high-quality ingredients.
- Thou shall be joyful while cooking.
- Thou shall be organized in the kitchen.
- Thou shall always trust thy own taste.
- Thou shall salt lightly at the start of cooking.
- Thou shall be patient.
So, dear readers, remember the 11 Commandments, and from hereon, go forth and sin no more.
Let the clean-up begin….
“clean- up all spilled juices and thoroughly rinse”. “clean door racks and reinstall,” put fridge back into place – and keep it clean,
Before you begin this "clutter thing", it's time to consider a lot about the stuff in your life. I mean, well and truly think about it. While the idea is necessary to get your house clean-up and organized, the essential feature is not to get so wrapped up in the outer appearance of it that you slipped to make it your home.
A house is just “A building that functions as a shelter or location of something”, but a HOME is more.
A home is a valued place, "a place in which one's domestic affections are centered" (Webster's American Family Dictionary).
There is a big sense of significance. Your house is where you live. Your home is where you create love and harmony. Your house is the structure; in your home is where you feel the foundation. To make your house to its greater extent the more risk you become having less of a home for you and the rest of your family.
In a relationship, infidelity is a wasted clutter that shatters even the strongest relationship leaving behind a feeling of betrayal and guilt. The harm caused by unfaithfulness, cheating is very real, often a death blow. Walls are broken, shattered vows, pain and shock, a profound loss of self-respect, a depression, and a real home-wrecker. While getting your house organized, go to the heart of your home when you need to see how it really looks. Look past the repairs. Look beyond messes. Instead, look at your family. Look at you. Repairing the damage of infidelity takes a great commitment. Healing and building trust take time, mending the broken heart, healing the wounded, and restoring the integrity of love.
“Healing is a beautiful experience and can lead to a healthy change in the relationship in which both partners can grow and enjoy a new-found sense of closeness”, (Eph. 2:21-22).
Have you become a "slave" of something? Let the clean-up begin!!!
Confidence is Key
Beauty means confidence, says Jojo, a Singer and a Signature Stylist, ‘it means having something on the inside and having it show on the outside”. “That’s more beautiful than any canvas you can decorate.” “ Having something of substance is way more beautiful.” “Physical beauty is just icing on the cake.”
Very well said.
In our country where fashion has been spinning out of control inspite of high and social economic cost many are still sensible, not to mention fashionable. They have always the looks of sophistication and sassy sense of style. From casual styles to dressier looks, latest accessories, colorful gemstones, bracelets, fashion totes, well, I think the all must have in this luxurious generation; they won’t really missed it especially fragrance of different brands. I don’t like to sound some kind of old fashioned or K.J (kill joy). Nothing last forever like self-esteem, a morale booster of your confidence though you many lack dazzling accessories, etc.
While one emphasized the expression and gives importance on outer beauty in its lustrous and attractive meaning, not much is actually a word about the meaning of inner beauty. A lot of us get hypnotized by what we see in fashion magazines influenced by what we read- most women feel terribly insecure and their self esteem takes a real beating if they find themselves ugly and overweight. True beauty comes within not for creams and cosmetics. Some never eats a full meal just nibbles a piece of all day trying to get rid of few pounds expecting for a miracle to happen. They’re battling, even exposing themselves to harm and dangering their lives, a frightening disposition and obsession to slim down and model like...
Let’s work on the image of yourself that you are trying to project. The feeling of hopelessness every time you opened the glossy can’t help you look good even you try real hard. To start off find a consistent exercise program that fits into your lifestyle and that you can do most days of the week. This will get you to the place where you are strong, fit and at -- or close to -- your ideal body weight. Center ourselves and dwell on how we can face the world with a presence and with enthusiasm as our trademarks, well, we can say that half the battle is won.
But How to accomplish this? Now. this does not mean that you have to go out and spend an exceptional amount of money to get the outside to match how you feel on the inside... discover the inner world of beauty tips to encourage positive thinking and thoughts throughout the day with these best powers thinking ideas and behaviors, beauty with style and confidence: -
1. Tell yourself that you are beautiful. Being you is beautiful.
2. You have a lot to celebrate your good points and learn to enhance them.
3. Project your positive qualities and simply nurture them.
4. Boot out of your system any bad qualities, (oh no! please don’t squirm!) Negative qualities (self-centered, meanness, betrayals, intolerance, arrogance) consciously and you will feel better sense of self-worth.
5. Acknowledge your achievements and accomplishments. You will find yourself standing tall and always with a smile on your face.
6. Learn to appreciate for who you are.
7. Give yourself a treat to make you feel good, spoil yourself once in a while to a lovely, relaxing massage, go for a long walk with your husband, and friends, visit a spa, go to the movies with friends.
8. Restore your self.
Remember that true beauty lies inside you. Learn to nurture that inner beauty. Learn from your experiences and where you come from. Have the pleasure of life, and not fear it. Cast off all the old baggage you've been carrying around for years - it is simply not worth it to allow these to haunt you.
As a finale, cheer up your day with Eleanor Roosevelt’s word “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission”.
Pass it on….
COOK IT YOUR CHOICE…..
I want to thank Paradise Philippines for making me a member of this blog, as I couldn’t resist, I had to share some of my favorite recipes, a few tips that will make the difference, delicious heart-health menus from sweet to savory dishes, food styling ideas and many, more…
Since then, some of my friends have given me tips on how to camouflage the smell of other condiments; I tried my tricks using native flavors and prepared this French inspired continental menu. I hope a lot of you will enjoy this easy, ‘it’s practically a ‘piece of cake’ recipe for chicken supplemented by affordable and versatile ingredients and you’ll have a well rounded meal.
Just recently my mom fabulously threw a party on her 75th birthday celebration. As if it is a family grand reunion, with all her families around, there was much conversation, laughter, karaoke singing throughout the evening. Upon arrival at their residence we were welcome by my gracious mother, instantly we felt the warmth of her home. I prepared this French-inspired continental menu for her, using all Philippines flavors, coz’ my mom loves to eat. She is a great cook and she has excellent taste and flavor.
I thought I spotted a mixture error, but I was proven wrong- beneath this Philippines flavors I used ,lies a delicious surprise…so Happy eating!!!!
Chicken with Dijon Potatoes
6 servings
This lively French Dijon mustard - French Mustarded de Dijon is a flavorful complement to hot dogs and hamburgers, and is ideal as a glaze for poultry when used with honey.
¼ cup chopped Purefoods bacon
1 kilo chicken thighs, skinless, deboned, cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
½ cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 carrots, diced
1 ½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 Knorr chicken cube
For the potatoes:
1 kilo potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ¼ cups Nesle whipping cream
2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard (any available in the market)
Young Onions for garnish
- In a pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with pepper towel. Set aside.
- Seasoned chicken with salt and pepper. In the same pan, cook chicken in the bacon oil in batches about three minutes each side or until golden in color. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, in the same bacon oil, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and thyme. Season with one-half teaspoon of the salt and pepper and cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
- Add the cooked chicken, red peppers, green and black olives and mustard. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring about one minute.
- Gradually, pour in white wine and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring often, about five minutes or until liquid thickens slightly and wine evaporates. Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes. Season with salt.
- In a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain potatoes.
- In a bowl, mash potatoes and blend in whipping cream and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on top or on the side of chicken.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Per serving: 268 calories; 56.7 grams protein; 31.8 grams carbohydrates; 22.0 grams fat; 220.6 mg. sodium; 12.2 cholesterol
Finally, I could say it was a truly a perfect dinner. Try and I’d love to hear from you. Tell how it turned out. You can also send me your color photo of your finished product and I’ll print the best ones I receive.
More heart-friendly recipes to cook for yourself and family…till my next issue!
Happy cooking!!!
Happy Birthday Mom!!!!
Despite the upset, the bond remains…
The never ending issues about a stereotypical relationship about mother’s closeness for their sons whereas the daughter’s remains spoiled considering daddy’s little princess. Much of my memories traces twenty five years back at a young age my daughter imitate exactly my style- wears my high heels shoes, carrying a shoulder bag, smears her lipstick and copy my appearance and mannerism - my complete replica.
In many cases, mother and son had a very close relationship and become attached when the son was growing up and reached maturity, while the father is either physically and emotionally absent. First hand experience that “You have to be there” is the first ever ROLE of my son experience, probably didn’t think of any circumstances that would separate us. Another woman comes in the picture. The first real girlfriend that starts a gradual separation when my son got married. I had no choice. Often, a mother with no clear boundaries will say Yes, thinking that makes her a good Christian and a good mother. The fear of losing the relationship is “unnatural” when you’re sure you never do anything to upset the relationship.
But just as the teens entered the new era of history, the mother becomes the most ignorant, uninformed and inexperienced creature from outer space! Now, “I’m a big girl” attitude all I can hear from my daughter and another message, “No need to remind me” from my son. Side by side through the struggles, hardships and overcoming obstacles- the walls are broken! Though hurt, ignored and frustrated… regardless of the sleepless nights filled with worries, despite any circumstances, family separation, the mother understood and supported her children and spread her wings. The expression of her contentment seeing her children shine, herself staying from a secret view, watching them accomplish their dreams and taking pride in discussing their insignificant achievements. She ignored her interests in letting her children fulfill theirs.
I see, now, I’ve learned to let off the steam, released the past, that by pushing I may push them away from me, and I don't want that. I want to be able to give them the opportunity of freedom to be the woman and man they wanted to be. It's a beautiful thing, not something I need to fear. This positive reinforcement from a mother not only makes them feel more trusted and appreciated but fills them with a sense of security as well. The expectations as the children entered a new phase of life should be adjusted to the changing phases. It is important to understand that they are not generally not organized in their thoughts and are often processing their feelings while they speak, and thus, their words may seem strange or impulsive at times.
As your son and daughter are entering a new phase of her life – both must recognize the styles of communication, exchange of thoughts and behavioral messages. While the daughter may seem withdrawn suddenly, the mother must learn not to take it personally, rather accept that her growing daughter needs space to work things out in her own way. And a son getting married is more than a desire for independence and a search for individuality. Nevertheless, as your children grow, they start to realize the weight of their mother's love and the intense depth of her commitment in their life. As maturity levels increase, they would realize the good intentions of their mother which earlier seemed like constant nagging. They learned to get up after every fall, dust and keep going and most importantly realized the fundamentals of life on which they can continually fall back upon in life.
Now we are ‘best friend’ to each other. The heart-to-heart talks, intimate conversations, sharing fun and laughter, the priceless and objective advices, sharing a deep understanding and unconditional love; the relationship nurtures, this time, on a comfortable zone. Baring their heart the relationship is healed, restored and strengthened. On the same wave length, my daughter and son become better friends. Both realizes their imperfection and are not reluctant to acknowledge that. Where as my daughter appreciates what I had done for the family, my son, too, respects my opinions and considers advices.
There is appreciation for inheriting the mother’s sensitivity, empathy, wisdom, willpower, dedication, courage, firmness and perseverance; gratification for her unconditional love, encouragement, prayers and belief; and respect for all the things valued in life, while the children becomes a pillar for support for the mother in the later years. This love-hate relationship may go through innumerable struggles, conflicts and disagreements, but no other relation is as perfect as this complex but strong bond shared between a MOTHER, SON AND A DAUGHTER.
MODEL PARENT VS. MODEL CHILDREN
I walked into my teenager's room and all I can see are posters of teen idols wearing too much makeup and too little clothing, I spot an item of clothing lying around, accessories and a lot of stuff around their bed. Obviously, the character that teens today model themselves after are a far cry from Maria Clara lifestyle……. Yet with the television and peer pressure that teens are faced with, it's no wonder that they act, dress up and look the way they do. Teens choose models for themselves as early as the preschool years. They choose models for themselves who they see as having particular characteristics that they have. It’s OK to look great, be cool and act cool are the standards teens need to hear. Whatever the reasoning maybe for choosing a particular model the support of the parent is a good way to reach teens and provide them with positive models they can identify with.
While teenagers often choose role model because they truly want to be, the best thing for the parent to do is act appropriately. Despite, how it may appear, parents are the first powerful role model for children. Try to tolerate that hideous poster on the bedroom door –that is a relatively safe way for the child to rebel. When your child look elsewhere, they will look at your reaction and you will be their new ‘role model’.
I’m sure that the foundation parents provide their children when they are young will see them through yet another difficult stage of parent-teen relationship.
I hope that I’ve sent the right meaning to my kids in terms of aspirations, determination and appearances to copy and what not to. I can’t deny that they are teenagers and we won’t agree on everything. Right now, I am contented knowing that they may look somebody else for modes of dress, and they’ll also look to be successful and learn the perseverance and satisfaction from a job well done. Congrats!!!
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