Articles by bena

It’s the 5th of January year Ox-2009 and this may seem a little late to welcome everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But yeah, as they say better late than never so here I am with this rush greeting. I hope you guys had a spectacular blast celebrating New Year with your loved ones coz i did!

Anyhow, I was on a 5-day holiday break back in my rural roots in Leyte. I’m glad to celebrate New Year with my family this time. It was a homely affair. Nothing beats such festivity in the presence of your beloved circle. Speaking of which, you wouldn’t believe that a major black-out took place seconds right after the clock hits 2009. You can imagine our random reactions then. I myself was a little infuriated but relieved to control my foul mouth despite the black-out. Anong pecha na talaga noh?! Doesn’t seem nice to start the year right I guess. That’s what I thought so. You know me, I’m a mad superstitious believer. Expect all the crazy things clouding my mind when the black-out happened. All those crappy what ifs ya’know. LOL!

Meanwhile, I’ve been taking my time in thinking over the old year and the New Year. It seems to always be a natural time of reflection and anticipation as to what’s store for me this year.  All I can say is that I’m so blessed to what I’ve accomplished last year. I just pray that this year would be more fruitful than ever. Sure that it’s gonna be an all out exciting and challenging 2009 for everyone! Cheers!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! vi-a-v!

I admit! I’m such a glutton and devouring a heavy meal is like gracefully counting one, two, three for me. No doubt I’m plump and losing weight my dear is the hardest thing a fat person like me could ever do. It obviously requires a lot of discipline and patience which I don’t have since I’m unfortunate to be too sluggish to perform any physical exercise. I don’t like sweating! I hate the feeling of water excess dripping all over my body. I’d rather eat something like Acai berry to naturally treat weight loss effortlessly. No muscle pain and definitely no harmful chemical-related body effects. That’s all for today.. vi-a-v!

Calling the attention of jewelry lovers of this planet! I know who you are. You can spell J-E-W-E-L-R-Y in a split second so identify yourself. Poof! Anyhow, I admit to be a not-into-jewel-bling-bling type of person for a very petty reason that it’s purely not my thing. But I know how hard it is for passionates out there to search for online jewelry retailer that presents an extensive selection of jewels of your choice. Who wouldn’t? Internet is so vast that it sure is to exhaust your efforts to surf best priced jewelry offers you can get online. Now, let me introduce to you a web-based jewelry shop which showcases value pricing of precious metals in a variety of wide-ranging designs that is certain to win your jewelry interests – Apples of Gold Jewelry. This company has gained 25 years of expertise in the jewelry industry. Later of this year, they launched their very own jewelry blog catering to enthusiasts out there who need updates on jewelry trends, tips, reviews and news on jewelry whatabouts. I tell you, they have an impressive jewel collection ranging from bracelets, to gold chains, to diamond jewelry, to wedding rings, to pendants and even a very own personalized jewel piece. And look what I found, a cute Engraveable Boy Gemstone Pendant.

This precious piece costs $325.00 in retail value but it’s half the price lower in Apples of Gold Jewelry at $175.00. See the BIG difference there? I must say, Apples of Gold is the jewelry thing for you. vi-a-v!

It’s an undeniable fact that stress has a very bad habit of showing on our skin. With all the busy workloads we get in the office plus our unhealthy lifestyle, we are never too far of getting a dull human coat. What’s even worse is when someone unconsciously reminds how dry-looking we’re turning to. So unacceptable that is! We just wish to get unnoticed and turn into molecules right away. Check noh?..

And having such dilemma, it is about time that we get ourselves acquainted to knowing more about Natural Skin Care. This is not just about pure vanity but obtaining health and beauty at the same time. How can we maintain a natural radiant skin without having much compromise if certain Natural Skin Care Products will work magic for us or not. Me myself is not a skin-conscious freak because I’m proud to be blessed with an instinctive healthy glowing mocha skin. Chos! Hehehe.. Anyhow, we’ve all heard of skin nourishing products that promises us this and that but still fail our expectations. Now, behold Astara which provides Organic Skin Care Products perfectly made for our delicate skin.  Astara has been committed into skin perfection combining nature and science for effective formulas. They sure will help us revitalize our ever exposed outer layer back to its natural radiance. Check out astaraskincare.com for more of their skin care products. vi-a-v mucho everyone!

Christmas is close to ending my friends and I just want to share to you what I found online. If you guys are looking for indoor light fixtures, you can actually buy one at shopwiki.com which offers products of high quality along with fair prices. This is such a good start to those who are in need of indoor lightings for a perfect home décor.

I previously bring up how I wanted to have my dream house with my picked decors and furniture and I realized that a recessed lighting would be a perfect indoor illumination for my modern low ceiling crib. As I’ve mentioned I’m not into chandeliers and though I’m not an expert when it comes to lightings I feel that it’s a very good choice for such set-up. Meanwhile, to check more on indoor light fixtures, just log on to shopwiki.com and get loads of options to choose from ranging from ceiling fixtures to under-cabinet lighting. They surely offer you a variety of illumination décor which will perfectly fit your interior taste.

Happy Christmas everyone! I know how excited things are this season for you and for me. And as always, I pray for unreserved LOVE in each and everyone of us for our cherished families, friends, relatives and even some unexpected frienemies out there. Peace out my dear sweets.. Hugs and kisses from me to the world!

Now sing after me!

You’d better watch out
You’d better not cry
You’d better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

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O-MY! It’s 18 hours before Christmas Eve and I’m sitting here in front of my computer waiting some love. I could have gone home but work demands more of my time so I’m left with no choice but to stick myself down here. I got a call from my mom last night asking if I can make it this Christmas Eve and I answered with a shrunken ‘NO’. It makes me hate myself every time I miss special occasions like this with my family. I know that I should be spending it with them but I guess this is the price I have to pay for getting this job. Joke! I love my work noh.. But I’m sure to go home this New Year whatever it takes. Period.

Anyhow, I got myself a little gift. It’s yellow, it’s cuddly and it’s Laa Laa from the Teletubbies! I’ve been wanting to have a teddy months ago and Laa Laa is such a perfect present for me. I’m honestly not a fan of the Teletubbies coz I find them strange looking but when I came across Laa Laa yesterday in a bazaar stall, I got hooked up with her color and bolt-like shape on the top of her head. I can really feel that me and Laa Laa will completely get along together coz we’re both girls, exceedingly sweet, very affectionate, perky and love to sing care of wikipedia.com so keep any vicious reactions to yourself please. Hehehe. Meanwhile, here’s my camwhoring session with my new BFF Laa Laa girl.

I love Laa Laa! Nice… vi-a-v!

Attention girls, ladies, women, and the transladies out there! This is such good news for all of us. The year of the Rat is close to ending and year 2009 is just so near I can already sense a new beginning on various things to look forward to. And part of it is looking for the right dress to wear on special occasions for the entire year-round seasons. Hilarity check there but come to think of this, most of the time ladies and wannabes alike find it pretty hard to check on beautiful and elegant pieces that can be put on to a party carrying the pure intention to impress. Let’s face it! It’s an obvious fact to the majority of the Eves out there. As much as we wanted to wear an elegant designer gown but heck we’re not financially filthy to suffice it, we look for an alternative way to stylishly dress that won’t hurt our budget big time. And here comes the power of the internet.

Let’s start the count. What are the most special events awaiting for us this upcoming year 2009 apart from our birthdays, Christmas, legal holidays (? - hahaha), etc. Well, if you’re mutually engaged with someone at this point in time then it’s a sign to set the wedding bells next year while the love is still hot and the excitement to wear wedding dresses is still in ooze.  For junior high like me (char!), the Prom Night is the most sought after event in the school year. Everyone can’t wait who the Prom Queen of the Night will be. *wink*

And since we have talked about special occasions and events and dresses in full combo let us now take a peek to Mori Lee’s wide collections of lovely wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and not to mention my coveted prom dresses. If you have not heard of Mori Lee, it is about time you visit www.morilee.com to check what I’m blabbing here. For more than fifty years, Mori Lee has been dressing women for their most special occasions and these includes wedding days and prom nights for high school girls. If you navigate through their website you will definitely see various collections of stylish and elegant pieces which are definite to fit your personal style. It’s nice to see Mori Lee takes into account the individuality of each woman to dress. Very feminine. And below my dear friends is one of the perfect sweet collections I love in Mori Lee’s site.

(via: morilee.com)

It’s a tube ball gown bejeweled in Bordon decoration at the diaphragm which makes it a sight to see. I love blue but I prefer the yellow one. Both are stunningly simple yet beautiful. I can see myself as the Prom Queen if I don this lovely dress. No doubt noh?.. Hehehe! Anyhow, you have to watch out Mori Lee’s prom dresses 2009 collection varying from the Vizcaya to the Paparazzi Prom range. Hues and designs are so stylish. Something you will never go wrong to wear and will absolutely make a fashion statement to impress. So make those precious moments more memorable in Mori Lee’s perfect dresses.

Explain this! Keyboard bag? Hot or not? This funky bag is just one of João Sabino’s designs from hundreds of keyboard keys. I find this really cute. More like a fashion geek accessory which double purpose as a bag itself and a beating weapon on a mugger’s face. It would be highly amusing seeing an ‘Enter’ key on someone’s mouth after smashing it to his or her face for an aggravating assault. Bam! A brutal price that is. Heavy! Hehehe..

João Sabino is an industrial designer over in Portugal.

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Education is one of the best intangible assets one can ever have and it has been a general truth that majority of students out there take for granted. A misconception that merely having a college degree is enough to succeed in his/her chosen path which end up a surprise in learning back the basics when put in a real-life career. Education should not be purely on concepts and theories alone but intensive practices as well in a factual setting. You do not want to end up groping around and having to learn all about the industry again for the reason that you have missed the focus and lacked the applied skills to do the job, do you? That would be such a waste of opportunity in time and knowledge.

And if you are engrossed into entrepreneurship, there is this one institution which dedicates top quality education – that is Nouveau University. Nouveau University has been successful in combining hands on training with practical knowledge which equips someone the potentials to effectively move up in his/her chosen career right after college. Having the new and practical approach that comprises practical training adding quality education, it is an assurance that you get into your chosen field with an overwhelming achievement. With Nouveau University someone not only get great education but a guarantee for success and financial security given the right formula – dedication, hard work, knowledge and discipline. Chos!