Total Snacking Experience

Look what I had for snack today...A colleague of mine brought this from Italy. It's a really smart concept... take a closer look!
On one side are the pretzels and Nutella Ferrero dip. On the other side, there's the lemon juice. A straw is attached on the side of the package. It's a complete snacking experience in one handy package!

Do You Remember Your Wonder Years?

What do you remember most about your wonder years???????

… your family? … your bestfriend? … your first love? … your favorite tv show that made you laugh and made you cry, made you think and made you giddy?

Step It Up!

Do you know what this is?


No, it's not an Ipod. It's a pedometer or step counter. Obviously, it counts the number of steps you take.
Isn't it cute? I bought this from the Japan Home Center for only P88! In my earlier post "Keep Yourself Healthy", I stated that we need to take 10,000 steps per day. I didn't know how many steps I actually take per day, but I had an inkling that it's way below 10,000. So to test that theory out, here comes the pedometer!

Let's Bring Back Operation Smile

What will you do if you received an anonymous act of kindness with this card?

I bet it will make you smile and feel that the world is a better place...

Keep Yourself Healthy

Some people don’t have the time or energy to go to the gym or to exercise. But there are some habits that we can incorporate into our everyday lives to help keep us well and healthy:
Take 10,000 steps or walk 5 miles per day. Walking burns calories and cut cholesterol, strengthens back muscles and bones, slims your waist, lowers blood pressure, shapes and tones your legs and butt, reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes, reduces stress, improves mood and sleep, and it’s FREE.

Drink adequate water daily. The most common rule of thumb people follow with regards to water intake is 8 8-ounce glasses per day. However, new research suggests that this varies based on the person’s weight, activity level and climate. The 8 glasses should be the minimum. What I personally do is I bring a water jug so that I always remember to sip water every couple of minutes.

Adequate water intake prevents dehydration, cleans out the body, promotes healing processes and helps control weight. (www.wikihow.com)

Inspiration Corner: Martha Stewart

image from www.marthastewart.com

Martha Stewart... a name I've known as long as I can remember. I always associated the name "Martha Stewart" with food, crafts and other "housewife" sort of hobbies. I had this picture in my mind "Martha Stewart- The Perfect Housewife", something that didn't really interest me before...

I Heart Zoe!

Meet Zoe, my adorable little niece born January 9, 2010…

such a little angel

Isn’t she cute? Zoe has bright chinky eyes, cute triangle lips, spiky rocker-chick hair, a pair of girly dimples, irresistible chubby cheeks, arms and legs! See the folds on her limbs?

irresistible chubby girl

Stinky Feet!!!

Question: If your feet stinks, will you be able to smell it, even if you don’t bend down and bring your nose closer to your feet?

For me, the answer is yes. But I’ve always been sensitive to scents and odors so I don’t know if I just have a strong sense of smell to go with it…

I have a friend who complains that her seatmate’s feet stinks… all the time, in a very, very bad way. By bad, I mean that it smells sweaty, sour and rotten. It’s so bad that my friend can smell it even if she’s seated 3 feet away from the person.

However, her seatmate doesn’t seem to be aware of it. Does she just have a weak sense of smell or maybe she’s already so used to the odor that she doesn’t notice it anymore?

Anyway, I wanted to help my friend by suggesting tips that she can offer to her seatmate to minimize her foot odor problem. Though I’m not yet sure how she can do that given that it’s going to be very difficult to tell another person, “Your feet stinks!” if the other person is ignorant of it… but that’s another story.

The Coffee Farmhouse

"The quality of coffee is judged based on its aroma, and not the flavor..."

This is just one of the many coffee trivia and tidbits we learned when we visited The Coffee Farmhouse in Cavite last June 20, 2010.

recreational activities available: swimming, badminton/volleyball, billiards, board games, table tennis, bicycles, etc. They also have a collection of books, magazine and DVD's that you can borrow. Of course, picture-taking is a MUST!!!

What is The Coffee Farmhouse all about? As quoted from their website:

"We invite you to visit our farm and garden on the peaceful outskirts of Tagaytay. A serene setting of coffee trees and flowering plants creates the perfect ambiance for a relaxing stay. Whether you wish to discover the charm of a country lifestyle or treat your family and friends to a homelike atmosphere, or hold a seminar in a more intimate setting, THE COFFEE FARMHOUSE will let you experience a refreshingly new way to have a vacation."

Sisters

God sent us to be sisters
So we can be best of friends
To be there for one another
Even when there is pain
I thank the Lord for sending my sisters to me
For whom I truly love and care
We shared so many things together
Like laughter and some scares
It’s funny how we sometimes argue
I guess its normal, in this world
But, having you as my sister
Means more to me, more than you'll ever know
I wouldn’t trade you for anything
I will never let go
As our friendship continues to grow
So will my love for you
Just always remember you can talk to me
I'll be the best friend you ever knew

- poem by Angelica Machado

Migrated!

I have migrated to blogspot from wordpress!


To those who have read and supported my 3-day-old blog at wordpress, I hope you'll continue to support me here at blogspot...

I will be transferring my previous posts here, so my apologies if some of the pictures are still tagged with my old blog address.

Happy weekend, everyone! :)