By Alyssa Sparacino
New Year's resolutions are a bit like babies: They're fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain.
Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves or their situation in some way, according to a 2009 poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good on those resolutions, however. While roughly 75% of people stick to their goals for at least a week, less than half (46%) are still on target six months later, a 2002 study found.
Yes, it's hard to keep that shiny New Year's enthusiasm months after you've swept up the confetti, but it's not impossible. Especially if your goal is a noble one: better health. Exercising more, dropping a few pounds, and other health-related resolutions have traditionally been favorites, and 2011 will likely be no different.
This year, pick one of the following worthy resolutions, and stick with it. Here's to your health!
Lose weight
The fact that weight loss is perennially among the most popular resolutions suggests just how difficult it is to stick with. But you can succeed if you don't expect overnight success. "You want results yesterday, and desperation mode kicks in," says Pam Peeke, MD, author of Body for Life for Women. "Beware of the valley of quickie cures."
Also, plan for bumps in the road. Use a food journal to keep track of what you eat and have a support system in place. "Around week four to six something happens, and people become excuse mills," Dr. Peeke says. "That's why it's important to have someone there on a regular basis to get you through those rough times."
Stay in touch
Feel like old friends (or family) have fallen by the wayside? It's good for your health to reconnect with them. Research suggests people with strong social ties live longer than those who don't.
In fact, a lack of social bonds can damage your health as much as alcohol abuse and smoking, and even more than obesity and lack of exercise, a 2010 study in the journal PLoS Medicine suggests.
In a technology-fixated era, it's never been easier to stay in touch—or rejuvenate your relationship—with friends and family, so fire up Facebook and follow up with in-person visits.
Quit smoking
Fear that you've failed too many times to try again? Talk to any ex-smoker, and you'll see that multiple attempts are often the path to success.
Try different methods to find out what works. And think of the cash you'll save! (We know you know the ginormous health benefit.)
"It's one of the harder habits to quit," says Merle Myerson, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, in New York City. "But I always tell people to think of how much money they will save."
Save money
Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Walk or ride your bike to work, or explore carpooling. (That means more money in your pocket and less air pollution.)
Cut back on gym membership costs by exercising at home. Many fitness programs on videogame systems like Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox Kinect can get you sweating.
Take stock of what you have in the fridge and make a grocery list. Aimless supermarket shopping can lead to poor choices for your diet and wallet.
Cut your stress
A little pressure now and again won't kill us; in fact, short bouts of stress give us an energy boost. But if stress is chronic, it can increase your risk of—or worsen—insomnia, depression, obesity, heart disease, and more.
Long work hours, little sleep, no exercise, poor diet, and not spending time with family and friends can contribute to stress, says Roberta Lee, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City, and the author of The Super Stress Solution.
"Stress is an inevitable part of life," she says. "Relaxation, sleep, socializing, and taking vacations are all things we tell ourselves we deserve but don't allow ourselves to have."
Volunteer
We tend to think that we can make ourselves happy by doing things for ourselves, but we are happier when we are doing things for others, like through volunteer work, says Peter Kanaris, PhD, coordinator of public education for the New York State Psychological Association.
And guess what? Happiness is good for your health. A 2010 study in the European Heart Journal found that people with positive emotions and an upbeat attitude were about 20% less likely than their gloomier peers to have a heart attack or develop heart disease. Other research suggests that positive emotions can make people more resilient and resourceful.
"Someone who makes this sort of resolution is likely to obtain a tremendous personal benefit in the happiness department," Kanaris says.
Go back to school
No matter how old you are, heading back to the classroom can have a range of benefits. Getting a degree or just taking a few courses can help revamp your career, introduce you to new friends, and even boost your brainpower.
A 2007 study conducted in the U.K. found that adults in their mid-50s who had gone back to school (including night school and training courses) sometime in the previous quarter century had stronger memories and verbal skills than those who did not. What's more, several studies have linked higher educational attainment to a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease. This research doesn't prove cause and effect, but it suggests that education may play a lifelong role in mental sharpness.
"You are gaining a sense of accomplishment by gaining new knowledge, and you are out there meeting people and creating possibilities that were never there before," Kanaris says.
Get more sleep
You probably already know that a good night's rest can do wonders for your mood—and appearance. But sleep is more beneficial to your health than you might realize.
A lack of sleep has been linked to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. And sleep is crucial for strengthening memories (a process called consolidation). So take a nap—and don't feel guilty about it.
Cut back on alcohol
While much has been written about the health benefits of a small amount of alcohol, too much tippling is still the bigger problem. (Binge drinking seems to be on the rise, in fact.)
Drinking alcohol in excess affects the brain's neurotransmitters and can increase the risk of depression, memory loss, or even seizures.
Chronic heavy drinking boosts your risk of liver and heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and mental deterioration, and even cancers of the mouth, throat, liver, and breast.
Travel
The joys and rewards of vacations can last long after the suitcase is put away. "We can often get stuck in a rut, and we can't get out of our own way," Kanaris says. "Everything becomes familiar and too routine."
But traveling allows us to tap into life as an adventure, and we can make changes in our lives without having to do anything too bold or dramatic. "It makes you feel rejuvenated and replenished," Kanaris adds. "It gets you out of your typical scenery, and the effects are revitalizing. It's another form of new discovery and learning, and great for the body and the soul."
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Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year to Everyone!!! May God bless us more this coming 2011. Just continue to seek the Lord with all your heart. Pray always and dont' forget to give thanks to God.
May we have a prosperous new year too. Thank you everyone for dropping by my blog. I love you all. :)
May we have a prosperous new year too. Thank you everyone for dropping by my blog. I love you all. :)
Stop Comparing..
We live in a pathologically dissatisfied world.
And Im going to tell you why.
Because we love to compare.
Go around the world and discover that people aren't happy with their
bodies. Filipinos want to be fair-complexioned like Westerners, and so buy bleaching stuff. Westerners want to own bronzed bodies like ours, and so purchase tanning lotions. Those with moles have them removed, while those who dont strategically implant beauty spots. Some people want to shed a few pounds to look like Ally McBeal, while others want to gain some baby fat to look like Drew Barrymore. When are we ever going to stop and simply be happy with how we look?
We live in a sick world, I tell you.
And that sickness is comparisonitis.
Take a look at wealth.
When we drive our old Toyota, it really suits us fine. We feel blessed
in fact when the rain pours outside and we feel snug and cozy on its faded upholstered seats. But the moment we see our own officemate (or neighbor, or buddy, or cousin, or brother) drive his sleek sky-blue, four-door, four-wheel-drive Honda Rav4, we automatically feel like
third-class children of God. Next time we drive our bumpy, noisy, rusted, dilapidated Toyota (notice how all the defects come out all of a sudden?), we feel deprived, dispossessed, pariah, debased, and only a little higher than the insects of the earth.
Listen carefully.
Bill Gates total assets are worth $60 billion. Thats more than the GNP
of some small countries. Tiger Woods earns $80 million simply by smiling on TV in a Nike shirt. And the stars of the sitcom Friends are paid $50,000 per episode!
My point? No matter how hard you work, there'l still be some people
who will be richer than you are. And there'l be some people who will be more beautiful, have more sex appeal, have more boyfriends, and have more problems.
Try it for once. Stop looking around. Don't compare!
Don't compare her nose with your nose.
Don't compare his wife with your wife.
Don't compare his salary with your salary.
Don't compare her breast size with your breast size.
Don't compare here kids report card with your kids report card.
Don't compare his prayer group with your prayer group.
Don't compare her cellulite deposits with your cellulite deposits.
For crying out loud, stop comparing and start living!
And you'll be happier with your life, I guarantee.
This is crucial: The most difficult thing in the world is to be who
you are not. Pretending and trying to be someone else is the official
pastime of the human race. (I don't think dogs and cats and cows and horses have this problem.)
And the easiest thing in the world is to be yourself.
Be happy. Live! There must be a reason why God made you tall or short
or fat or thin or bumpy all over.
Love who you are!
Bo Sanchez
The Boss
And Im going to tell you why.
Because we love to compare.
Go around the world and discover that people aren't happy with their
bodies. Filipinos want to be fair-complexioned like Westerners, and so buy bleaching stuff. Westerners want to own bronzed bodies like ours, and so purchase tanning lotions. Those with moles have them removed, while those who dont strategically implant beauty spots. Some people want to shed a few pounds to look like Ally McBeal, while others want to gain some baby fat to look like Drew Barrymore. When are we ever going to stop and simply be happy with how we look?
We live in a sick world, I tell you.
And that sickness is comparisonitis.
Take a look at wealth.
When we drive our old Toyota, it really suits us fine. We feel blessed
in fact when the rain pours outside and we feel snug and cozy on its faded upholstered seats. But the moment we see our own officemate (or neighbor, or buddy, or cousin, or brother) drive his sleek sky-blue, four-door, four-wheel-drive Honda Rav4, we automatically feel like
third-class children of God. Next time we drive our bumpy, noisy, rusted, dilapidated Toyota (notice how all the defects come out all of a sudden?), we feel deprived, dispossessed, pariah, debased, and only a little higher than the insects of the earth.
Listen carefully.
Bill Gates total assets are worth $60 billion. Thats more than the GNP
of some small countries. Tiger Woods earns $80 million simply by smiling on TV in a Nike shirt. And the stars of the sitcom Friends are paid $50,000 per episode!
My point? No matter how hard you work, there'l still be some people
who will be richer than you are. And there'l be some people who will be more beautiful, have more sex appeal, have more boyfriends, and have more problems.
Try it for once. Stop looking around. Don't compare!
Don't compare her nose with your nose.
Don't compare his wife with your wife.
Don't compare his salary with your salary.
Don't compare her breast size with your breast size.
Don't compare here kids report card with your kids report card.
Don't compare his prayer group with your prayer group.
Don't compare her cellulite deposits with your cellulite deposits.
For crying out loud, stop comparing and start living!
And you'll be happier with your life, I guarantee.
This is crucial: The most difficult thing in the world is to be who
you are not. Pretending and trying to be someone else is the official
pastime of the human race. (I don't think dogs and cats and cows and horses have this problem.)
And the easiest thing in the world is to be yourself.
Be happy. Live! There must be a reason why God made you tall or short
or fat or thin or bumpy all over.
Love who you are!
Bo Sanchez
The Boss
5 Drinks That Help You Calm Down
Stressful day? Don't reach for a candy bar. Try one of these soothing liquids instead.
1. Drink a glass of milk. It contains tryptophan, which as it is metabolized is converted to mood-boosting serotonin. Plus, its calcium, magnesium and potassium content may help keep blood pressure down.
2. Drink hot cocoa. Warm drinks raise your body temperature—a feeling we associate with comfort, so it triggers a similar response in our brains.
3. Order black tea instead of coffee. A study by University College London shows that drinking black tea four times a day for six weeks lowered the stress hormone cortisol after a stressful event.
4. Drink green tea—packed with theanine, which increases the brain’s output of relaxation-inducing alpha waves and reduces the output of tension-making beta waves.
5. Drink a glass of cold water, then go for a walk outside. The water gets your blood moving and the air invigorates by stimulating the endorphins that de-stress you.
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1. Drink a glass of milk. It contains tryptophan, which as it is metabolized is converted to mood-boosting serotonin. Plus, its calcium, magnesium and potassium content may help keep blood pressure down.
2. Drink hot cocoa. Warm drinks raise your body temperature—a feeling we associate with comfort, so it triggers a similar response in our brains.
3. Order black tea instead of coffee. A study by University College London shows that drinking black tea four times a day for six weeks lowered the stress hormone cortisol after a stressful event.
4. Drink green tea—packed with theanine, which increases the brain’s output of relaxation-inducing alpha waves and reduces the output of tension-making beta waves.
5. Drink a glass of cold water, then go for a walk outside. The water gets your blood moving and the air invigorates by stimulating the endorphins that de-stress you.
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Anima Christi Lyrics
Soul of Christ
Sanctify me
Body of Christ save me
Water from the side of Christ
Wash me, Passion of Christ
Give me strength
Chorus:
Hear me Jesus
Hide me in thy wounds
That I may never leave thy side
From all the evil that surrounds me
Defend me and when the call of death arrives
Bid me come to thee
That I may praise thee
With thy saints forever
(Repeat Chorus)
Baby lyrics - Justin Bieber
Ohh wooaah Ohh wooaah Ohh wooaah
You know you love me, I know you care
Just shout whenever, And I'll be there
You are my love, You are my heart
And we will never ever-ever be apart
Are we an item. Girl quit playing
"We're just friends"
What are you sayin?
said theres another and looked right in my eyes
My first love broke my heart for the first time,
And I was like
Baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby ooh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
Baby, baby, baby oohh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
For you,i would have done what ever
And I just cant believe we ain't together
And I wanna play it cool, But I'm losing you
I'll buy you anything, ill buy you any ring
And I'm in pieces, Baby fix me
and just shake me til' you wake me from this bad dream
I'm going down, down, down, down
And I just can't believe, my first love won't be around
And I'm like,
Baby, baby, baby oooh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby ooh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
Baby, baby, baby oooh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby ooh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
Luda, When I was thirteen, I had my first love
There was nobody that compaired to my baby
And nobody came between us
or could ever come above
She had me going crazy
Oh I was starstruck
She woke me up daily
Don't need no Starbucks
She make my heart pound[wwwhhhooo]
and skip a beat when I see her in the street
and, At school, on the playground
But I really wanna see her on the weekend
She know she got me dazing
Cuz she was so amazing
And now, my heart is breakin'
But I just keep on sayin'
Baby, baby, baby ohh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby ohh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
Baby, baby, baby ooh
Like baby, baby, baby noo
Like baby, baby, baby oooh
Thought you'd always be mine, mine
(Now I'm all gone)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah
(Now I'm all gone)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
(Now I'm all gone)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Now I'm all gone, gone, gone, ooh
I'm gone
I got stinky... I got dirty... but see... I LEARNED!
I have a headache because of my credit card bill...I got a big bill. I will not use it anymore. I promise that to myself. It is a lesson learned.
I just have to take my mom's anger because it is my fault. I am so sorry! No more shopping for me. Anyways, I have a lot of clothes and shoes to wear. I just need to control and prioritized the more important things in life.
I just have to take my mom's anger because it is my fault. I am so sorry! No more shopping for me. Anyways, I have a lot of clothes and shoes to wear. I just need to control and prioritized the more important things in life.
'3' Lyrics - Britney Spears
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it's alright
What do you say?
Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don't see the harm
So are you game?
Lets' make a team
Make 'em say my name
Lovin' the extreme
Now are you game?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it's alright
What do you say?
Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'
Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don't see the harm
So are you game?
Lets' make a team
Make 'em say my name
Lovin' the extreme
Now are you game?
Are - you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing
Are - you in
I am countin'!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin' meant
If you don't like the company
Let's just do it you and me
You and me...
Or three....
Or four....
- On the floor!
Everybody loves ***
What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin' meant
If you don't like the company
Let's just do it you and me
You and me...
Or three....
Or four....
- On the floor!
Telephone Lyrics - Lady Gaga
Hello, hello, baby;
You called, I can’t hear a thing.
I have got no service
in the club, you see, see
Wha-Wha-What did you say?
Oh, you’re breaking up on me
Sorry, I cannot hear you,
I’m kinda busy.
K-kinda busy
K-kinda busy
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I’m kinda busy.
Just a second,
it’s my favorite song they’re gonna play
And I cannot text you with
a drink in my hand, eh
You shoulda made some plans with me,
you knew that I was free.
And now you won’t stop calling me;
I’m kinda busy.
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin’ me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I’m busy!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin’ me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Can call all you want,
but there’s no one home,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
Out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
Call when you want,
but there’s no one home,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
Out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
Beyonce:
Boy, the way you blowin’ up my phone
won’t make me leave no faster.
Put my coat on faster,
leave my girls no faster.
I shoulda left my phone at home,
’cause this is a disaster!
Callin’ like a collector -
sorry, I cannot answer!
Not that I don’t like you,
I’m just at a party.
And I am sick and tired
of my phone r-ringing.
Sometimes I feel like
I live in Grand Central Station.
Tonight I’m not takin’ no calls,
’cause I’ll be dancin’.
‘Cause I’ll be dancin’
‘Cause I’ll be dancin’
Tonight I’m not takin’ no calls, ’cause I’ll be dancin’!
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Stop callin’, stop callin’,
I don’t wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin’ me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I’m busy!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin’ me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Can call all you want,
but there’s no one home,
you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
‘Cause I’m out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
Call when you want,
but there’s no one home,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
‘Cause I’m out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
My telephone!
M-m-my telephone!
‘Cause I’m out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
My telephone!
M-m-my telephone!
‘Cause I’m out in the club,
and I’m sippin’ that bub,
and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!
We’re sorry the number you have reached is not in service at this time.
Please check the number, or try your call again
BaCk To SchOol KiDs STufF!
Back to school once again. Mommies out there are busy preparing and buying things needed by their toddlers and younger children. For mommies, do you have a hard time looking and choosing nap mats for them? Worry no more, I know a nap mat that would kiss your worries goodbye. This nap mat is perfect for younger children and toddlers. It is personalized, padded and lined with nylon and cotton with a ribbon trimmed, soft, fleecy blanket. It is also easy to clean. You can select a color that you like. Surely you will not regret using it. Buy it Now!
Another important thing that is needed by your children when going back to school is a backpack. Kids backpack should be chosen well so that your kids will be comfortable using and bringing it to school. It should also be in fashion and in style so that the kids will be more excited to go back to school with their new and amzing backpacks. With these, a Kids Backpack that is best for them is here. The Posy lane carries the complete Mint toddler backpack line. They have a huge selection of kids backpacks that would surely match your style . It comes in different sizes and colors. You would love it. Come visit and get it now!
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Another important thing that is needed by your children when going back to school is a backpack. Kids backpack should be chosen well so that your kids will be comfortable using and bringing it to school. It should also be in fashion and in style so that the kids will be more excited to go back to school with their new and amzing backpacks. With these, a Kids Backpack that is best for them is here. The Posy lane carries the complete Mint toddler backpack line. They have a huge selection of kids backpacks that would surely match your style . It comes in different sizes and colors. You would love it. Come visit and get it now!
Have you heard about the Dallas Sod and landscaping? They offer a variety of services for the beautification of your home. One of their services is Sod Installation. They carry Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine grasses. They also offer different kinds of installation services like rolling sod, scalping, yard leveling and many more. They can do concrete, stonework, and construction. If you want one of these services, you can contact them for a free quote! That's a very good offer huh! Moreover, if you want a lawn maintenance, they are the ones that can help you. They can do tree and shrub trimming. Who doesn't want to have a lovely home? Everyone of us wants to have a home that is beautiful inside and out. So, to keep your home looking its best, visit and contact them NOW!
Still Affected...
Am i not still over him? I still felt nervous when I saw him on line. Why do I still feel this way? I am sad. I feel that he is lonely too. I feel that there's still a connection between the two of us. sigh. But I just don't want to think about it anymore.
Who is the right one for me? When will I meet him? sigh. Lord, please take away my loneliness.
I love you.
Who is the right one for me? When will I meet him? sigh. Lord, please take away my loneliness.
I love you.
Knowing how to fight...
Sometimes people like to pull you down to make you unhappy. So you have to know how to fight and never allow them to bring you down.
Before, I let them bully me. But now, it's different. I will fight back. And I'm glad I'm doing it. I will not allow them to getaway of their bad comments.
So they learn their lessons now. What goes around comes around. Now, they cannot bully me up. I will fight. And it feels good.
Before, I let them bully me. But now, it's different. I will fight back. And I'm glad I'm doing it. I will not allow them to getaway of their bad comments.
So they learn their lessons now. What goes around comes around. Now, they cannot bully me up. I will fight. And it feels good.
Saving...
I've learned that I should learn how to save. To save for the rainy days. I will surely do that.
It's different when you have money in case of emergency. I will slow down on buying things. I will slow down on shopping.
I will not care too much of others expectations and satisfactions. I will just let myself be. I don't really owe them explanations. Only my family and close friends matter.
It's different when you have money in case of emergency. I will slow down on buying things. I will slow down on shopping.
I will not care too much of others expectations and satisfactions. I will just let myself be. I don't really owe them explanations. Only my family and close friends matter.
I love Singapore!
Singapore is my first travel outside my country. And I can say that it is really a beautiful place. It was really worth it. The Singaporeans are also very kind and helpful. The City is clean.
I had a great time. I was able to see the beautiful tourist spots. The people are also honest. I don't have to worry of any crimes. I feel so free without anything to worry.
I will surely come back again.
I had a great time. I was able to see the beautiful tourist spots. The people are also honest. I don't have to worry of any crimes. I feel so free without anything to worry.
I will surely come back again.
Calling...
I was really surprise by my bestfriends decision to enter the covenant. I felt sad too. I'm feeling I'm losing her. I don't know. It's like she is going to some place and I cannot reach her anymore. Did she really has a calling? How did she discern it?
Anyways, I guess each and everyone of us has a purpose in this life. Her purpose is to serve the Lord all her life. At least as she said so she finally found the love, peace and joy that she was looking for. For that, I wish her well. Finally she will be settling down with the Lord as her groom. I will miss her but she is in good hands. There's nothing to worry about.
I know what I want too. I want to have a family of my own. I am still praying that God will complete my happiness. My prayer will be answered. I don't know how would this happen but I put my trust in the Lord. He will not let me down. If he did not leave my bestfriend and giving Himself as her groom. He would also not leave me alone and He will give me a wonderful groom too.
Thank you Lord for your unconditional love. I will continue to serve you and praise your name. Thy will be done Lord!
Anyways, I guess each and everyone of us has a purpose in this life. Her purpose is to serve the Lord all her life. At least as she said so she finally found the love, peace and joy that she was looking for. For that, I wish her well. Finally she will be settling down with the Lord as her groom. I will miss her but she is in good hands. There's nothing to worry about.
I know what I want too. I want to have a family of my own. I am still praying that God will complete my happiness. My prayer will be answered. I don't know how would this happen but I put my trust in the Lord. He will not let me down. If he did not leave my bestfriend and giving Himself as her groom. He would also not leave me alone and He will give me a wonderful groom too.
Thank you Lord for your unconditional love. I will continue to serve you and praise your name. Thy will be done Lord!
Time heals...
I may be hurting right now. I may feel sad and lonely but I know that time heals all wounds. In God's perfect time I will be healed. I may have some questions in my mind if I've made the right decision. But I believe that I made the right one.
Sometimes it is hard to let go of someone you love but if the pain is too much. There's no point of staying. I may be missing him. But I think that I am in a better place right now. God is good. Someday in God's perfect time, He will reveal to me the right love for me. I don't have to question His will. I just have to trust His heart...
Sometimes it is hard to let go of someone you love but if the pain is too much. There's no point of staying. I may be missing him. But I think that I am in a better place right now. God is good. Someday in God's perfect time, He will reveal to me the right love for me. I don't have to question His will. I just have to trust His heart...
Birthday Wish!
Tomorrow is my birthday. Another year for me. I already received the best gifts for my birthday! Thank you Lord! I pray for good health for me and for my family and friends.
Thanks to my ever supportive parents. Thank you also to all my true and trusted friends who are always there for me. I am so blessed! Thank you Lord!
You know Lord God the desires of my heart, I hope that you will bless my plans and answer my prayers. Guide me always and direct me to the right path of life. Help me to make the right decisions in my life. I love you Lord! Thy will be done!
Thanks to my ever supportive parents. Thank you also to all my true and trusted friends who are always there for me. I am so blessed! Thank you Lord!
You know Lord God the desires of my heart, I hope that you will bless my plans and answer my prayers. Guide me always and direct me to the right path of life. Help me to make the right decisions in my life. I love you Lord! Thy will be done!
Things We Can Learn from a Dog
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs
1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
4. When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.
5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
6. Take naps and always stretch before rising.
7. Run, romp and play daily.
8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
9. Be loyal.
10. Never pretend to be something you're not.
11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
13. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
14. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
15. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
16. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
17. When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
18. No matter how often you are criticized, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout.
Run right back and make friends.
Missing my Girl Friends!
I miss my girl friends! I miss our bonding. We have different lives now in different parts of the world. Sigh! I miss the days when we were together. Eating, talking, and laughing together. It's different now since we are more focus in our respective careers. We need to grow up somehow. And growing up connotes a big change in our lives. That's life!
We are now in our transition phase. We have to move to the next level or else we will be stuck in our present situation forever. This is so sad. But we need this for our benefits. For our future. I'm sure someday we will meet again. I am looking forward to that day...
We are now in our transition phase. We have to move to the next level or else we will be stuck in our present situation forever. This is so sad. But we need this for our benefits. For our future. I'm sure someday we will meet again. I am looking forward to that day...
Already Gone Lyrics - Kelly Clarkson
Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they’re haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even with our fists held high
It never would have work out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die
I didn’t want us to burn out
I didn’t come here to hurt you now I can’t stop
[Chorus]
I want you to know
That it doesn’t matter
Where we take this road
But someone’s gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn’t have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I’m already gone
Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you’ll find another
That doesn’t always make you wanna cry
It started with the perfect kiss then
We could feel the poison set in
“Perfect” couldn’t keep this love alive
You know that I love you so
I love you enough to let you go
[Chorus]
You can’t make it feel right
When you know that it’s wrong
I’m already gone, already gone
There’s no moving on
So I’m already gone
Ahhh already gone, already gone, already gone
Ahhh already gone, already gone, already gone
Remember all the tings we wanted
Now all our memories, they’re haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
[Chorus]
You can’t make it feel right
When you know that it’s wrong
I’m already gone, already gone
There’s no moving on
So I’m already gone
Putting Make-up...
I'm getting a tutorial lesson from youTube on how to apply make-up. I first started on how to put blush on. I really like it. It's really nice.
I'm practicing now on my make-up. I'm really thrilled and ecstatic about it. =)
I'm practicing now on my make-up. I'm really thrilled and ecstatic about it. =)
The Heat is On!
It's summer once again. It's vacation time for the students. It is the much awaited time of the year. Everybody wants to go on vacation. To go to the beach. To travel and relax.
Even if I still have work to do but still this is the time that want to have some fun. I just bought a beach attire in preparation for the upcoming events that may happen in the near future.
I have to be ready for this. he he Still, I have to limit my budget. I have to choose the events that I will attend or else I would be in trouble financially.
Happy Vacation to everyone! May you have a wonderful summer! Chill!! =)
Even if I still have work to do but still this is the time that want to have some fun. I just bought a beach attire in preparation for the upcoming events that may happen in the near future.
I have to be ready for this. he he Still, I have to limit my budget. I have to choose the events that I will attend or else I would be in trouble financially.
Happy Vacation to everyone! May you have a wonderful summer! Chill!! =)
I've learned!
I got stinky, I got dirty. But you see I learned! It's all over now. And that's what's important. I don't have to look back on it.
I hope that the days ahead will be beautiful and wonderful. I hope that I will be able to find the love that is right for me.
I have to love and respect myself more. I will not allow anyone to look down on me and insult me. I am a child of God. And my worth is big. I forgive all the people who have hurt me. I'm beginning a new chapter of my life. God is good all the time!
I hope that the days ahead will be beautiful and wonderful. I hope that I will be able to find the love that is right for me.
I have to love and respect myself more. I will not allow anyone to look down on me and insult me. I am a child of God. And my worth is big. I forgive all the people who have hurt me. I'm beginning a new chapter of my life. God is good all the time!
You First Believed lyrics - Hoku
How many times did I pray you'd find me...
How many wishes on a star,
Gazing off into the dark
Dreaming I'd see your face
Safe at home unafraid,
Captured in your embrace.
So many times when my heart was broken,
Visions of you would keep me strong.
You were with me all along,
Guiding my every step.
You are all that I am
And I'll never forget.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
There were times when I thought I'd lost you,
Fearing forever was a dream.
But it wasn't what it seemed,
Placing your hand in mine,
You could see in the dark,
You were guiding my heart.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and you showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
How many times did I pray you'd find me...
How many wishes on a star...
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How many wishes on a star,
Gazing off into the dark
Dreaming I'd see your face
Safe at home unafraid,
Captured in your embrace.
So many times when my heart was broken,
Visions of you would keep me strong.
You were with me all along,
Guiding my every step.
You are all that I am
And I'll never forget.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
There were times when I thought I'd lost you,
Fearing forever was a dream.
But it wasn't what it seemed,
Placing your hand in mine,
You could see in the dark,
You were guiding my heart.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
It was you, who first believed
In all that I was made to be.
It was you, looking in my eyes.
You held my hand and you showed me life.
And I've never been the same,
Since you first believed.
How many times did I pray you'd find me...
How many wishes on a star...
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The End...
Every ending for me is somewhat sad. But I guess everything has an end. If the experience we had in the past is not good, we don't need to look back on it. We just have to move forward and be glad that it came to an end. Easy to say but hard to do. But we must do it.
I may be feeling sad today but I hope that this too shall pass. I pray that God will give me strength. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I should not regret whatever choices I've made in the past. I should be thankful for it because it made me stronger and wiser today.
I don't know what's in store for me. I hope that everything will fall into the right place at the right time...
I may be feeling sad today but I hope that this too shall pass. I pray that God will give me strength. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I should not regret whatever choices I've made in the past. I should be thankful for it because it made me stronger and wiser today.
I don't know what's in store for me. I hope that everything will fall into the right place at the right time...
Banana Crepes
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min
Servings: 6 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 6 bananas, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups whipped heavy cream
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
- Sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly greased 6 inch skillet. Add about 3 tablespoons batter. Tilt skillet so that batter spreads to almost cover the bottom of skillet. Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. Repeat process with remaining batter, grease skillet as needed.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet. Stir in brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened. Add half the bananas at a time to skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over them. Remove from heat.
- Roll a crepe around each banana half and place on serving platter. Spoon sauce over crepes. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 518 | Total Fat: 28.7g | Cholesterol: 154mg
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