THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES, FRIENDS FOREVER

It was 26th October 2010 in the afternoon, me and my closed friends (Jennifer and Angeli) 

meet in one of the malls here in our place. It's been two years and more that we haven't seen each other, after passing the local board exam we decided to work abroad as opportunity opens a door for us. We've been friends since college and like some other friends we've come through some misunderstanding that test our friendship. 







After seeing each other we decided to watched movies like we used to do before. Then we had our dinner together with my friends mom. It was a lively night, we talk as if there is no tomorrow. 

Maybe because we missed this kind of conversation. After settling some things, we decided to unwind a little before going home. We stayed in the food court section of the mall, we talked lot of things that's been happening to us for two years have passed. Laugh on senseless topics, and a lot more. 















As I looked at my friends I’ve realized things, may have changed and may not last forever but the bonding and friendship that 
I have with them will last for a life time. 

One of my friend told me “ we've been through a lot of things when we are in college, those unforgettable moments together, the misuderstanding, the fighting we had but one thing is for sure is that, when we grow older we have some things to share to our grandchildren those funny times we had.” 

We can have as many friends that we want but as they say True friends are hard to find, so lets treasure our friends and keep them forever in our hearts. Indeed she's right only true friends can understand your indifference's,  your tantrums,  your heartaches. True friends laugh and correct your mistakes. Sympathizes with your troubles even when they are not so bad. As we always say that "through thick and thin our friendship will last forever.

TIPS ON PACKING THINGS

I made my own list in packing things, since I’m not good in it. I realized that traveling alone needs a lesser things to carry in the luggage. Here are some tips that I think can be helpful to lessen the luggage load depending on how many days/weeks/months you are traveling.

1. Select clothes from the closet which you thinks you conveniently wears (light clothes are preferrable).

2.  Undergarments (more undergarments the better)

3. Towel and jacket

4. Tooth brush and tooth paste

5. Soap, lotion,perfume, deodorant and light accessories.

6. Shoes and slippers (one pair is enough)

7. One formal dress (its better to be ready at all times).

• Ladies: either a cocktail dress or evening gown will do.
• Gentlemen: a sport coat could dress up any ensemble, but it wouldn’t hurt to pack a nice suit.

8. Important papers (like plane tickets, ] papers for application)

9. Laptop(optional depending on the traveler)

10. Money and credit cards don’t forget to bring enough or more cash on hand.

11. Maps (optional)

12. And lastly double check the things you really needed, packing things depends on place and time like when and where you will  go. Check the weather first on the area you will going to, its better to be safe and ready at all times.

Concerns about Dolphy’s health surface anew By Maridol Rañoa-Bismark | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – Thu, Jun 14, 2012 4:10 PM PHT

(UPDATE) Showbiz is again in panic mode as talks about Dolphy’s  nth hospitalization spread like wildfire by word of mouth and through social media.  Reports have it that the Comedy King is in  very critical condition.

Rene Pascual, the Comedy King’s right-hand man revealed that Dolphy was admitted to Makati Medical Center early morning of Saturday, June 9.

His son Ronnie Quizon, however, assured everyone that his dad is in stable condition.

Official statement

Jeffrey “Epi” Quizon, issued a statement today, June 14, on the condition of his father Dolphy.

“My dad was sent to the hospital last Saturday because of pneumonia. This made him weak because of his COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). They had to attach a respirator in order to help him breathe.

Currently, his vitals are all in order and he is responding to treatment very well. However, he is still under close observation and round the clock intensive care to make sure he recovers well.

Thank you for your love and prayers.

Maraming salamat from the bottom of his heart.”

Japan tattooist draws line between art and underworld By Antoine Bouthier | AFP News

For tattoo artist Horiyoshi III, the skin into which he sinks his ink-infused needle is a canvas for the myths and legends of Japan -- where body art is indelibly linked to the criminal underworld.

The mountains and waves of 18th century art, or fabulous mythical creatures are a far cry from the stylised designs so common in the West that might usually draw disapproval from parents and teachers.

But the tattoo in Japan has a much worse reputation, associated with the violent gangsters of the yakuza criminal underworld -- an association that ink proponents argue is unfair.

Horiyoshi -- who uses the modern metal variation of a bamboo stick still favoured by some traditionalists -- says his biggest inspiration is Hokusai, an artist famed for woodblock prints of a tsunami against Mount Fuji.

"But I am also influenced by other Japanese artists," he said at an exhibition of his work -- with all live subjects -- last month in Tokyo, citing Utagawa Kuniyoshi, known for his landscapes, mystical animals and depictions of samurai swordfights.

"And of course I do not exactly reproduce their works: I have to adapt their designs to the bodies on which I work."

Former gym teacher Asada Yoshi is covered with the master's designs, which re-tell Japanese mythology on the 52-year-old's body.

"On the right leg, you see a koi (Japanese carp) jumping and on the left leg a creature -- half dragon and half koi -- and then on the back I designed a massive dragon," said Horiyoshi, who like a kabuki actor, inherited his single name from his teacher.

"It refers to an ancient legend in which the carp turns into a dragon after it swam against a waterfall."

Horiyoshi's German-born apprentice Alexander Reinke, who one day hopes to become Horiyoshi IV, said he was attracted to Japanese tattoos because of their singularity.

He says, unlike those popular in the West, tattoos in Japan have their own narrative and do not borrow from other cultures.

The -- often badly-rendered -- Chinese or Sanskrit characters that adorn bodies in London or New York would not be found in Japan, he said.

"The biggest difference is that tattoos in the West are created to underline a person's individuality," he says.

"They want to make a statement or remember something they are a really big fan of.

"But in Japan some groups get tattoos not to underline their individuality because individuality is not so important in Japan, it's the group that is important," Reinke added.

That mentality often translates into tattoo clubs where members meet and show off their designs, just regular people with "normal jobs" who have a passion for body art, he said.

"Usually, a group that is tattooed by the same master kind of forms a little club by themselves, like here today where everybody who is meeting has been tattooed by Mr Horiyoshi and is just having a good time."

Yoshi concedes, however, that having a tattoo in his old job as a gym coach was "impossible."

"It's hard to get a tattoo in Japan," he says.

"Most people have big prejudices...But my curiosity and my passion was stronger than prejudice."

Tattooed people are barred entry from scores of venues in Japan, from hot springs to fitness centres, while the mayor of Osaka recently forced city employees to fill out a survey revealing whether or not they have a tattoo.

That discrimination is tied to a seemingly unbreakable association with the yakuza, whose members' distinctive tattoos denote their association to crime families, such as the Yamaguchi-gumi.

The crime clan is believed to have about 50,000 members, who have a reputation for engaging in everything from gambling, drugs and prostitution to white-collar crime and loan-sharking.

"Tattoos have a bad image everywhere, but particularly in Japan they are associated with violence and yakuza, even if that is a simplistic view," Horiyoshi says.

"This image is still stuck in peoples' minds: tattoo equals criminal, criminal equals yakuza. People are now scared of tattoos."

Source: Yahoo.com(http://ph.news.yahoo.com/japan-tattooist-draws-line-between-art-underworld-060153613.html)

Enchanted River

 Enchanted River was located in Mindanao at Talisay, Hinatuan Davao del Sur Philippiness. It was an eight hour drive from Davao City and nine kilometers away from the road. Though the place is a remote, far off away from civilization and transportation is a problem but behind those lies beneath a captivating Enchanted River. It was the  alluring blue majestic water that fascinated the visitors who endure the long travel just to be in this place.  And I could think that the river was taken care of by elemental being because of its crystal clear water coming from a hundred feet underwater cave. 

The only activity of this place was a fish feeding during twelve in the afternoon when all visitor were advise by caretakers  to stay away from the river because fishes out of nowhere will come out to feed with a background music of the Enchanted River .

There are also some urban stories speculating that spirits guard the river that is why swimming beyond six in the afternoon is greatly discouraged. There were also reported sightings of two women sporting long blonde hair and a green-skinned man who walked on the water’s surface who all vanished out of thin air.

Whether these stories are true or just figments of imagination of people who have been awe-struck by the beauty of the river, it could not be denied the Enchanted River in Hinatuan is indeed one of the must-visit spots in the Philippines

Photos by Fritz Dane Jariol

5 Beauty Basics From Biblical Times by Dr. Aaron Tabor | Filed Under: Beauty, Lifestyle Factors

A handful of my core skincare concepts have stood the test of time

Many skincare regimens are nothing more than passing fads because they are loosely based on unfounded beauty practices that simply don’t work. My Inside Out Beauty Program, however, is deeply rooted in a number of key skincare concepts that can be traced all the way back to Biblical times.

Women the Bible identifies as having been phenomenally beautiful, such as Queen Esther, Rachel, Rebekah, and Sarah (who reportedly turned heads at the age of 100!), shared five common skincare practices that I highly recommend today. Incorporate these five beauty basics into your daily skincare routine to reap the same benefits as the beauties from the Bible. 

• Live an active lifestyle
• Use purified water to wash
• Eliminate emulsifiers
• Opt for oils
• Eat a wholesome diet

Live an active lifestyle. Women in the ancient world worked hard every day. They carried water, made all of their food from scratch, gardened, bore and cared for children, and had to walk everywhere they wanted to go. They were strong and physically fit, and that fitness contributed to a lean muscle tone that helped prevent sagging skin and the formation of wrinkles. While life today is not as physically demanding, exercising on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes and being as active as you can throughout the rest of the day (taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking the dog often, riding your bike instead of driving to the store) will help produce the muscle tone necessary to blunt the effects of aging.

Use purified water to wash. The women of Biblical times understood cleanliness to be both an outward expression of their faith as well as a good beauty practice. The Bible talks a great deal about washing, ideally using naturally running water, such as that from springs or rivers. Consequently, these women had only pure water touch their skin. They did not wash with contaminated water, such as the kind that flows directly from our taps today. Installing a high-quality water filtration system that will provide purified water throughout your home is a good present-day solution.

Eliminate emulsifiers. Although certain forms of soaps existed centuries ago, people did not put them on their bodies or faces because they were simply too harsh. Today, we are rediscovering that even mild soaps can damage our skin. That’s because most soap products contain emulsifiers that linger on the skin, disrupting the skin’s natural pH and leading to a whole host of skin problems including acne, rosacea, and premature signs of aging. Seeing the words emulsifying wax, polysorbate, stearate, steareth, cetearyl, and ceteareth on a product’s ingredients list means it contains emulsifiers.

Opt for oils. Both men and women of Biblical times put oil on their faces and, possibly, in their hair. Most often the oil of choice was olive oil, but it may, at times, have been infused with plants, herbs, or flowers. Sometimes olive oil was replaced with what we today call essential oil. For instance, resin from trees in the Middle East was transformed into specialty oils known as frankincense and myrrh. Today, we know that both of these oils have many positive health benefits, with frankincense oil in particular promoting skin healing and skin health. Oil alone helps to lubricate and moisturize the skin. Applying oil after washing, as is described in the Bible, helps to lock in skin moisture. I always recommend that moisturizers be applied to damp skin for this reason.

Eat a wholesome diet. The women of the Bible ate whole foods, consuming the fruits, nuts, oils, vegetables, and meats that their households produced. With few ways to store foods, these women ate fresh produce in season. Sugar was unknown in Biblical times. If foods were sweetened at all, it was by using honey. There was no such thing as soft drinks, white flour, artificial sweeteners, or hydrogenated trans fats, all of which can cause damage to the skin. Eating a wholesome diet that was naturally high in antioxidants protected skin from the effects of aging and allowed the women of the Bible to eat freely without fussing about calorie counts.

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REON ASH 3RD MONTH BIRTHDAY

A birthday is a day or anniversary when a person celebrates his or her date of birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with a gift, party or rite of passage. Although the major religions celebrate the birth of their founders (e.g., Buddha's Birthday), Christmas – which is celebrated widely by Christians and non-Christians alike – is the most prominent example.

    


















In many portions of the world an individual's birthday is celebrated by a party where a specially made cake, usually decorated with lettering and the person's age, is presented. The cake is traditionally studded with the same number of lit candles as the age of the individual, or a number candle representing their age. The celebrated individual will usually make a silent wish and attempts to blow out the candles in one breath; if successful, it means the wish will be granted. In many cultures, the wish must be kept secret or it won't "come true". Presents are bestowed on the individual by the guests appropriate to his/her age. Other birthday activities may include entertainment (usually by a hired professional, i.e. a clown, magician or musician), and a special toast or speech by the birthday celebrant. The last stanza of Patty Hill's andMildred Hill's famous song, "Good Morning to You" (unofficially titled "Happy Birthday to You") is typically sung by the guests at some point in the proceedings. In some countries a piñata takes the place of a cake. An occasional activity is spanking the birthday individual, with one usually gentle "swat" for each year since birth.

In some historically Roman Catholic countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia and throughout South America, it is common to have a 'name day'/'Saint's day'. It is celebrated in much the same way as a birthday, but is held on the official day of a saint with the same Christian name as the birthday person; the difference being that one may look up a person's name day in a calendar, or easily remember common name days (for example, John or Mary); however in pious traditions, the two were often made to concur by giving a newborn the name of a saint celebrated on its birthday, or even the name of a feast, for example, Noel or Pascal (French for Christmas and "of Easter"); as another example, Togliatti got Palmiro as his first name because he was born on Palm Sunday.

Today June 13, 2012 we celebrate the 3rd month birthday of our baby boy Reon Ash or as I call him "astray". My mother (mommyla) and his grandfather (father of his mother) bought a cake for him for the simple celebration. We took photos as a remembrance of his growing up."Ashtray" is my brother's son a very cute little boy that adds joy to our family. He is charming and talkative with his high pitch voice. He responses  when you talk to him though he doesn't know yet how to utter a word. His talent, always pee(hahaha) never in a minute that this boy haven't change underwear. We never advise his mother to use a diaper for it will cause rashes and UTI (urinary tract infection). We followed the old tradition of using a cloth diaper for babies because it is cheaper, affordable and most of all safe.

source: Google (birthday celebration)

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Independence Day 


is a huge celebration across the country, we  mark  June 12, 1898 as our independence from Spanish rule. The Philippine Declaration of independence was proclaimed  in Cavite II el Viejo (now Kawit), Cavite, Philippines. With the public reading of the Act of the Declaration of independence, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty.

It  is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute.

The Philippine’s Independence Day is a national holiday so government offices are closed and there are absolutely no classes in all schools. Many business establishments are closed, except shopping centers. Public transport such as buses, passenger jeeps, and tricycles still operate but their routes may be limited due to the closure of streets used for parades.

We Filipinos celebrate this important historic date of the year by commemorating our heroes contribution to our democracy their  influences to what we enjoy nowadays. It is our  debt of gratitude  to them that up to this years we take pleasure of our freedom. We may not participate in  the activities  that our government have prepared , but by doing our simple  gesture of serving to preserve the memory of our history is just enough  that in our hearts we Filipinos treasure the sacrifices of our beloved heroes to achieve independence. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!




SOURCE: Google  (http://acelebrationofwomen.org/?p=11020)