Today, I receive all God’s love for me. Today, I open myself to the unbounded, limitless, overflowing abundance of God’s Universe. Today, I open myself to your Blessings, healing and miracles.Today, I open myself to God’s Word so that I become more like Jesus Everyday. Today, I proclaim that I’m God’s Beloved, I’m God’s Servant, I’m God’s powerful champion, And because I am blessed, I will bless the world, In Jesus Name, Amen.

Featured Post

The Great Wall of China in Mutianyu

The Great Wall of China is referred to in Mandarin as Wanli Changcheng   (10,000-Li Long Wall or simply very long wall) BEIJING, ...

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

FRESH FRAGRANCE BAR: Perfume Store for Perfume Addicts


FRESH FRAGRANCE BAR: Perfume Store for Perfume Addicts

It's always wonderful to be elegant, it's always fashionable to have grace, it's always glamorous to be brave, and it's always important to own a delectable perfume! Yes, wearing a beautiful fragrance is in style at any age! 
― C. JoyBell C.
My addiction to perfume began when I was a child. I grew up in a family where members love perfume. I can still clearly recall the nice smell of my mama. Growing up, I became aware that good looks coupled with great smell equals a dashing personality.
It is a good thing that I have a very keen sense of smell. My exceptional gift of sniff has both an advantage and disadvantage. One advantage is that  I very well appreciate nice scents. This made me decide to take a class on perfumery.
Yes, dear. Yours truly knows how to make perfume. But the perfume we concocted is quite cheap. And that can be a problem since cheap perfumes come off easily. So, I can very well say it pays to buy original perfume. If you buy one labelled eau de toilette, that means it has water in it. The distillation of the scent makes it wear off easily. Look for one with parfum which is worth it in the end. 
CONFESSION OF A PERFUME ADDICT

Based on experience, it is too much hassle to make and formulate your own perfume which doesn't last as long as the original. Buying from abroad like in Hong Kong has its danger, like what happened to me way way back. When I was buying perfume there, I accidentally hit with my bag several bottles of perfume on display in a store along Nathan Road. Geez, I ended up paying and cleaning the mess. It was so embarrassing and humiliating. They even threatened me that if I don't pay in full, they'll call the police. I got so nervous, I can't imagine being imprisoned just because I accidentally broke two bottles of perfume.  From then on, I stopped wearing perfume. I tried buying perfumes from our local department store here but those with very good scents cost a lot. This hinders me from buying locally.

It is a good thing there's “FReSH FRAGRANCE BAR: the perfume store for perfume addicts”. I learned from Aj and Thei that it offers original perfumes at a cheaper price than those from department stores! That means you and I can now be Perfume Addicts because the price at this store is easy on the pocket! Yehey! 

Aside from that, FReSH‘s staff will be there to assist you if you don’t know yet the kind of scent that is perfect for your personality! Awesome, right? So what are you guys and gals waiting for? Check out FReSH on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/freshfragrancebarand). Visit their stores now!

FReSH FRAGRANCE BAR ‘enabled’ my Perfume Addiction once again. The FReSH Fragrance Bar, the Perfume Store for Perfume Addicts, offers different brands of signature scents at reasonable prices as compared to department stores plus they have perpetual promotions, loyalty programs and flexible payment schemes that a perfume lover would never really dare to miss. They have an extensive selection of premium imported scents that come at a reasonable price and a guarantee that what you're getting is the real thing. The luxurious signature scents I once coveted can now be truly within my reach because of FReSH Fragrance Bar!  Yes! Fresh Fragrance Bar have made it possible for people to be able to afford the perfume they always wanted.


Great Tips on how to make perfume last longer:
  • Layer the scent- I love Jessica McClintock! So I bought a Jessica McClintock soap cleanser, a Jessica McClintock powder, Jessica McClintock lotion and I use all of them before I apply the Jessica McClintock fragrance. 
  • The best way to apply perfume is right after you shower. Spray the mist in front of you and walk through it before dressing up because many perfumes can stain clothes. So apply perfume first before you wear your clothes. 
  • Don't dab or rub you wrists- this bruises the scent and damages the oils in it causing the scent to not last as long and change the way it should smell. 
  • Misting your hair is a great idea too because hair holds onto scents really well. With a mist, just hold one of your arm out as far as possible and mist in front of you so that the mist will land on your head as you walk through it. 
  • If you are really having a problem keeping the scent on you, spray or apply some to a cotton pad or ball and place it under your bra. This will help the scent linger all day long.


Fresh currently has five retail stores in Eastwood Mall, Alabang Town Center, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Marquee Mall Pampanga, Abreeza Mall Davao and several more to come.


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

FREE MOVIES: 7th Spring Film Festival


FREE MOVIES: 7th Spring Film Festival

Good News peeps!

It is the time of the year where we get to enjoy Free Movies from the Filipino-Chinese community! Woooooooooooot! 
The Spring Festival is one of the most celebrated Chinese-Filipino Festivals, bringing the joys and artistry of Chinese films to the Philippines.

For the past six years, the Ateneo de Manila University Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies has brought the joys and artistry of Chinese films to the Philippines through the annual Spring Film Festival held in Shangri-La Mall.

For their 7th Spring Film Festival, their movie line-up includes:

  • The Piano in a FactoryStorm
  • Warriors
  • 2 Become 1
  • The Space Dream
  • Jasmine Women 
  • Golden Times.
All movies will be shown with English Subtitles beginning February 1 to 10, 2013.

Free Admission.


Here are the movie schedules! Showing starts on Feb 1 and ends on Feb 10.

Free Admission! With English Subtitles.
Are you a blogger or a writer? Then you might be interested to help promote the 7th Spring Film Festival.  
Press screening will already be this Thursday morning, around 9 or 10 am. Should you be interested, please pre-register here:http://tinyurl.com/sff2013blog Thank you!
If not, you may opt to just write about their event and send the link to us for verification. 

Kindly Spread the word! Thank you!


Monday, January 21, 2013

JUSTIN BIEBER: Posted Bare Butt on Instagram


JUSTIN BIEBER: Posted Bare Butt on Instagram
Justin Bieber, a Canadian pop artist, set the Internet ablaze last Saturday night by flashing his butt on camera. Maybe for lack of better things to do Justin Bieber posted a picture of his bare butt on Instagram. Shocks! Sporting a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a black tank top,  Justin Bieber pulled down his underwear to moon the camera.
I hope his young fans won't emulate him. 
Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun later joked on Twitter, “as a prankster u have to respect another good prank. only makes sense. #crackdealer”

The singer gave no explanation for posting a picture of his posterior. He quickly deleted it, but not before it was passed along on the Web ( unedited photo below).

Justin posted a picture of his bare bottom on Instagram and, of course, within minutes the snapshot had over 15,000 likes and 2,700 comments. The photo received 86,000 likes and more than 19,000 comments before it was taken down. 

Warning: Butt crack below.

Kids don't emulate Justin Bieber please. 


Saturday, January 19, 2013

PINOY HENYO: Video of Grand Winner


PINOY HENYO:Video of Grand Winner

CONGRATULATIONS DESPABILADERAS FAMILY, GRAND WINNER NG PAMILYANG PINOY HENYO! 

Harvey and Trix Despabiladeras, Iba kayong dalawa! 

Pamilyang Pinoy Henyo Grand Finals winners Harvey and Trix Despabiladeras were able to guess 9 words out of ten. It should have been perfect but na technical sila dahil sa sagot nila na Dumaguete City na dapat daw di umano ay Dumaguete lamang. Here are the Words: (please note that  #1 & 9 are worth 2 points, Word #6 is assigned 3 points. All other words are worth 1 point.)  

DESPABILADERAS FAMILY (Trix & Harvey) from Quezon City got 13 points.  They guessed a total of 9 "Henyo" Words out of ten (10). Not bad.
  1. Gamot
  2. Dumaguete City ( Technically wrog because of the word City)   
  3. Ponkan
  4. Boy Logro
  5. Stand Fan
  6. Pawis
  7. Poodle
  8. Rome
  9. Gumamela
  10. Pako
Muling pinatunayan ng dalawang Pinoy Henyo na talagang magaling ang Pinoy kahit bata pa sila. Iba kayo Dabarkads, every performance, EAT's amazing! 'Yan ang Pinoy!
Despabiladeras family won Php 300,000 ( Three hundred thousand pesos), a Henyo Trophy and one (1) brand new Chevrolet Spark!
The two kids were able to carve their 14 letters last name into the minds of Eat Bulaga Pinoy Henyo Fanatics, Congratulations children! You deserve to win!


INSTAGRAM WAR:Sunshine Cruz-Montano Vs. Krista Miller


INSTAGRAM WAR:Sunshine Cruz-Montano Vs. Krista Miller


"Hell hath no fury than a woman scorned"- An Insensitive Man

The girl in the picture is Cesar Montano's alleged flavor of the month. Allegedly, this isn't the first time Montano has been linked to another woman since his marriage with Cruz 12 years ago.
Everybody got surprised when Sunshine Cruz-Montano posted on Twitter and in instagram pictures lambasting Cezar's alleged other woman. After discovering that a number of her gifts to husband Cesar Montano are now in the hands of a woman who co-stars with him in an upcoming film.
Sunshine said that even her kids know the"girl" who allegedly goes with the name Kristalyn Engel aka Krista Miller, because it was her kids who called her attention about the matter, because allegedly Krista keep on sending provocative and sexy pictures and messages to her husband Cezar for weeks.

In a series of posts on Instagram, which have also been deleted, Miller shared photos of an Abercombie and Fitch shirt for men, a pack of chocolates and an iPhone 5.

Allegedly, Sunshine found out that the iphone5 and men's shirt she gave to Cezar not to mention the chocolate from her sister-in-law was posted in Instagram by Krista. A big ouch for the legal wife Sunshine. Which prompted Geneva Cruz to react as well in defense of her cousin Sunshine.

shinemontano: I have been quiet. Weeks of texting and sending photos. I was REALLY QUIET but don't you know the meaning of being DISCREET? I BOUGHT THAT SHIRT and it is a guy's shirt for heaven's sake! The chocolate is from my sis in law and that is my iphone5. Di mo na dapat pinagmamalaki sa social networking.
Sunshine Cruz-Montano also responded to another photo post of Miller, which has the caption, "I hope one day, I'll be your first priority."
The actress said, mentioning Miller's account, "You might soon be his first priority. Pagdasal mo."
 
On Thursday night, Geneva Cruz said, "Mess w/ @shinemontano & you'll mess w/ our whole family too. We come in peace, pero konting respeto naman, babae ka rin. @iamkristamiller"

She added, "Get ready to attack a recent invader of a family member. :p #trespassing @Somimilicious"

Addressing Miller, Geneva said in a series of "tweets," "I'll never understand it! And I refuse to do so. Hooking up with unavailable married men is death. There's no logic. No responsibility."

"Girl, maybe if you treated yourself with some much needed respect you could win yourself a husband too! You are so insensitive. What are you a non-living thing? Purchase your own husband & get off my cousin's. It's never too late to change," she said.

Sunshine Cruz ,Cesar Montano and kids during happier times.

On microblogging site Twitter, Cruz directly addressed Miller via a "mention," telling her to "have the decency to return the iPhone 5. I'm sure you can do better that that." 

Netizens reaction:




Thursday, January 17, 2013

4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 Schedule


4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 Schedule
I am happy to share with you the details for this year's Philippine International PyroMusical Competition. Guys and Gals, don't you dare miss this!

When?

Starts on February 16, 2013.
 
Where?

SM Mall of Asia


Here's the 4th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2013 Schedule:



February 16, 2013

  • Japan - Tamaya Kitahara
  • Finland - Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.

February 23, 2013

  • Taiwan - Yung Feng Fireworks
  • France - Intermede Artifices

March 2, 2013

  • United Kingdom - Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.
  • South Korea - Hwarang Fireworks Inc.

March 9, 2013

  • Italy - Ipon Fireworks S.R.L
  • The Netherlands - Royal Fireworks

March 16, 2013

  • China - Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co. Ltd
  • Australia - Fireworks Inc.

March 23, 2013

  • Canada - Fireworks Spectacular
  • Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibitions)
Ticket Prices for the PyroMusical Competition 2013: 
  • P1,500
  • P    500
  • P    300 
  • P   100
Be a blessings to others :-) Share this to your relatives and friends!


CEBU SINULOG FESTIVAL SCHEDULE


CEBU SINULOG FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Viva Pit Senyor! It's the time of the year when people troop to Cebu to celebrate the Sinulog Festival! The Sinulog Foundation published the following schedule for the biggest weekend of the month-long festivities, January 18-20, 2013 (Friday to Sunday):


JANUARY 18, 2013 (FRIDAY)


4:00 AM Walk with Mary (Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño)
6:00 AM LBC Ronda Pilipinas
9:00 AM Solidarity Meeting for Participants (Cebu City Sports Center)
6:00 PM Sinulog Dance Crew (Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM Sinulog Musicfest Finals (Cebu City Sports Center)
7:30 PM Sinulog Festival Queen (Cebu City Sports Center)
8:00 PM Cebu Popular Music Festival (Cebu Coliseum)

JANUARY 19, 2013 (SATURDAY)


6:00 AM Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
9:00 AM Reenactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon (Sto. Niño)
2:00 PM Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM Sinulog Fireworks Competition (SM City Cebu)
7:00 PM Street Party (Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia)
8:00 PM Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras (Ayala Center Cebu)

JANUARY 20, 2013 (SUNDAY)


4:00 AM Mañanita Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
6:00 AM Pontifical Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
7:30 AM Holy Mass (Cebu City Sports Center)
9:00 AM Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks (Cebu City Sports Center)
7:30 PM Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmeña)
 
Photo Source: FR Photography / FB page of Viva Pit Senyor.


Wednesday, January 16, 2013

SINULOG FESTIVAL: Carousel Grand Parade Route


SINULOG FESTIVAL: Carousel Grand Parade Route

Fast Facts and Tips:
  • The carousel route of the Sinulog Grand Parade on Sunday, January 20, 2012 is 5.91 kilometers long.
  • Please note that the streets where the parade will pass through will be closed all day so be ready for a long walk.
  • Don't forget to wear comfortable footwear.  
  • Please do wear light clothes as well ( self-explanatory you can't wear a gown and rush to the maddening crowd lol)
  • In the past Sinulog Festivals there were sudden downpours so you might want to be ready with your rain gear as well.
  • It is always better to travel early in the morning and late at night to avoid the mad crowd.
  • Expect heavy traffic and limited transportation - meaning jeepneys and taxi will be hard to come by so don't bother waiting for transpo on one spot only, you might end up frustrated.
  • Food abound in Cebu so don't you worry. A lot of choices are available to suit every budget.  
  • Medics and other support staff in areas where there is action are on standby. 
  • There will be parties for all three Sinulog nights from Friday through Sunday.
Here is the route map for the Sto. Niño Procession on Saturday.
procession_route2013
Here is the carousel route map for the Sinulog Grand Parade on Sunday :
sinulog_route2013
For more details and the complete schedule, visit the official website of the Sinulog Festival at www.sinulog.ph. Viva Pit Senyor!


Welcome

 

Travel, Photographs and Lifestyle Copyright © 2010 LKart Theme is Designed by Lasantha