Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!

TGIF

TGIF! We're going to Antipolo tomorrow, to swim, eat and bond with my office friends. Got our things packed and ready. Can't wait!

11 one-ingredient DIY face masks

I used to put avocado on my face when I was in High School and it really worked for me. Then I found this great article in yahoo. 11 one-ingredient DIY face masks! Great FYI guyz!

1. Honey -- A humectant, honey, attracts and retains moisture, so it's great for anyone who wants to combat dry skin. Use a cloth damp with warm water and pat skin to open pores. Smear honey onto skin and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then pat skin with a cloth dampened in cold water to close pores.

2. Raw egg yolk -- Egg yolks are high in vitamin A, a common ingredient in acne-fighting products. Spread on face and neck and leave on skin for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

3. Raw egg white -- You'll get a lifting effect as the protein in egg whites dries on your skin. Beat egg white until frothy and spread on face. Wait until it dries and rinse off with warm water.

4. Grapes -- They contain powerful antioxidants, called polyphenols, which help combat aging. Cut one grape in half and rub lightly all over face.

5. Banana -- Bananas are one of the most nourishing fruits available because they contain magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, iodine, folic acid, and vitamins A, B, and E, all of which benefit the skin. Mash one overripe banana and spread onto face. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes with warm water.

6. Plain yogurt -- Yogurt contains alpha-hydroxy acids, including lactic acid, which are commonly used to help reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles. It's also rich in B-complex vitamins, including B-5, or panthothenic acid, which is commonly used to promote skin healing. Apply on face after cleansing and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Apple cider vinegar -- It has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin. It's also antiseptic, preventing the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, or yeast that trigger infection. Dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water and apply over face with a cotton ball as a toner after washing face every day and every night.

8. Olive oil -- Olive oil is a source of squalene, a natural moisturizer used in many cosmetics. Natural antioxidants found in olive oil include A and E vitamins, as well as some polyphenols. Dab on lips at bedtime if chapped or leave on face overnight. It can also be used to de-frizz hair.

9. Avocado -- The fruit is rich in vitamins, A, C, E, iron, potassium, niacin, and pantothenic acid and its natural emollients. Mash avocado, then leave on skin for 10 minutes. You can also use it to strengthen and condition your hair.

10. Baking soda -- This pantry staple has a gentle abrasive action. Use as an exfoliant for face by adding to your regular cleanser. It also helps neutralize skin's pH.

11. Milk -- Seriously? Yes, seriously. Like yogurt, it contains lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid that is often used to revitalize skin. Swab on face with cotton ball, leave on until your skin feels tight. Rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel super-soft afterwards.

By Yumi Sakugawa, Intent.com

House help!

I've been stuck here at home ever since the helper left a month ago. Even the hubby's biking schedule were all canceled. I feel bad about it because he was so determined to slim down and go biking everyday but since our schedule doesn't permit us, we're left doing chores and attending to the kiddo instead. I'm beginning to think if I should get aspire diet pills or not but I know, exercise (jogging) is still the best. Anyway, we have decided to get a house help now and we're still waiting. I'm keeping my hopes up.

Gadget sale

I plan to buy the hubby a nice portable player. We're thinking of getting an ipod nano 5th gen because he likes the slim touch and the mini-screen of the unit and the added feature like the camera is definitely a plus plus for us. So we went to the mall last weekend to check but all they have at that time was laptops sale. So I guess the music player will wait until next week. Maybe they'll have a good deal for us, let's us.

Wedding

I love attending weddings because I love to see bridesmaid dresses so colorful and elegant especially the kids. Two weeks from now, we're going to attend the hubby's cousin's wedding and I'm so excited because the kiddo will be one of the flower girls. It's her first time to be with the entourage and I'm still thinking on what to do with her hair. I might put on some curls on her to add more volume. How about my dress? Good thing I bought one this weekend.

Which Jewelry?

Since we're going to the wedding in a few weeks, I'm checking on what kind of jewelry me and the kiddo will wear. Something simple, something elegant or maybe something unique like Aruba jewelry. I might try the simple ones because I'm not a jewelry person by heart. But definitely will put something special for the kiddo because she's one of the entourage. Can't wait.

Raw footage of the Japan earthquake and tsunami

I've been checking on youtube for any updated videos and raw one during the quake. But it's hard to search because most of them are Japanese titles. But thanks to Yahoo! News for keeping us updated. Check on raw footage of the Japan earthquake and tsunami *here*

Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan

The world stood still as we watch Japan suffer a 8.9-magnitude followed by a killer tsunami. My prayers to Japan.

Wanted: Dream house

Hubby and I have so many plans here in the house but we try to limit them because we're only renting the place. Of course we want a place of our own someday but for now, we try to make everything simple. We are trying to avoid big debts in preparation of a house loan (hopefully). But we can still get online cash advance for minor emergency fees. So the next thing to do is scout our dream house.

Garbage out

Garbage disposal has been a big problem here in the country. People does not seem to care. I remembered when I was in grade school, the government released a notice on how to properly segregate the garbage and again, people does not seem to care. I wish we have the same proper garbage disposal system from other countries. I think they use Insinkerator for food disposal and dry garbage goes outside.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the kiddo! She won 2nd place at the English Declamation Contest 2011 in school this morning. Mom and Dad are soo proud of you.

Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Birthday to me!

I wish

I remembered when my parents arrived home from Dubai, my mom gave me kitchen utensils. She said there a lot more there and she could not decide what to get so she just picked random ones. I was so surprised! Now I'm dreaming more... if we get a chance to go to Dubai, not only we will go site seeing but check out shopping and department store for things to buy for our house. I wish I wish!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sweat it out!

Hubby planned to re-arrange the furnitures again here in the house. Hubby and kiddo regularly sleeps in the living room now because they say it's colder. I cannot tell because I go to office every night. So maybe moving some furniture will make it more spacious. Spacious enough for me to work-out maybe? I hope so. Because I don't want to take oxyelite forever. I want to work-out also. Sweat it out!

Dream house

Me and my sister had another one of those sister-talks. We're still dreaming of getting that big house for our parent because they retire. I wanted to help but all I can give is moral support for now. Getting that retirement house for our parents is a dream come true for us. I'll probably request for a kick-ass oven, just in case mom wanted to try baking again. Or put on stepping stones in the entrance of her beautiful garden. And for dad? I nice and comfortable music room will do.

Biking in the city

The hubby went back to his hobby--biking. Some of my friends say he already lost a couple of pounds. But I cannot really tell because we see each other everyday and noticing some like that is very hard to tell. I'm thinking of giving him usplabs jack3d, it's a pre-workout supplement so that he cannot get sick just in case he over do it. He wanted to go out biking in the mountains but I think he's still not ready for it yet. Maybe a month or two biking in the city for now.

Cross fingers

There are a lot of fat burners out there and I wanted to try one. So I search for a week just to find that right one to buy. I think I've been to several hundred of website and review site just to read comments and opinions. Good thing I found one and I wanted to try it, but the question now is, where can i buy apidexin here? I might check on online purchasing. I hope transactions on these kind of field is smooth. I'm crossing my fingers.

It works

I became curious on pills when I saw this commercial on TV that promises good skin and all. So I search online for this particular pill and I found out that it works for others and others not. Some of the users became depressed and all but I refuse to believe that it'll do the same effect on me, so I tried it anyway. Results are okay. I have less break-out now and the protection I need every month. It's much more expensive than your regular hgh supplements but it works. I think hgh supplements will work the same way too.