LiV!Ng Up W!Th L!Fe'S Po$siB!L!TiEs

Beige with her smiles

2012-01-09T04:26:00.000-08:00

Beige at Jollibee's party

2012-01-09T03:56:00.000-08:00

She used to touch Jollibee's butt !

A One Year celebration @ Tagaytay

2012-01-09T00:39:00.000-08:00

Getting into a relationship is not easy. We all know that I guess, and to make a relationship grow needs hard work and a lot of patience. That's when you really both wanted to be happy. But then relationship is not always fun, fun and fun. You'll definitely both encounter love quarrels that one day you'll get irritated with each other; you'll lose patience in small things, and gets freak out with nonsense jokes and stories even in front of your friends. Jealousy never gets out of the scene, and that's when you don't wanna argue, one should shut the fuck up, lol. Anyway, arguments are just normal but the couple however must both have an astounding driving force to control the heat before it turns out into a fire. Learn to let go of the unimportant things or if not, both of you will be caught in a miserable condition.

Relationships in some way are so weird but then when you think of that someone you really love... you'll absolutely do anything for him/her just to make her proud and happy.

With my one year love to Quick, I'm blessed and no one can tell how much the upbeat of our relationships is. Only "us" can tell.

Our one year love is celebrated at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City.

Christian Marquez's Birthday @ Holy Cow

2012-01-08T23:42:00.000-08:00

It's Christian's 28^th birthday and we celebrated it over dinner at Holy Cow, a fine dine at SM Megamall last December 15, 2011. He received 15 gifts from me and I hope I quietly surprised him in any way :D It's a weird concept of gift giving I guess, but I really find it cool. It was given to him by 15 different people with the help of my closest friends especially to Flordeliza and Aris...

While I myself pretends to be innocent that I don't have any gifts for him, hehehe...

A sneek peek on his birthdate :D

Treating the Antibiotic Cough and Cold Myth

2012-01-08T21:47:00.000-08:00

I got this article from my E-mail and I guess it's a helpful tips and I want to share it here. It's about taking some antibiotics which most of us often intake even without the doctor's prescriptions.

Take a time to read....

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Myth. Yes, It is a MYTH that antibiotics can treat most coughs and colds.

They can't, because both coughs are colds are bodies fighting, and trying to destroy the viruses causing infection in the respiratory tract.

Self Medication

This is the reason why people use the leftover antibiotics from a previously recommended course of medicine, and take them without any medical consultation. This may, in fact, worsen the problem by delaying the proper treatment of illnesses that require a different course of medication.

Misusing Antibiotics

A faulty understanding of how the human body works, as well the real cause of coughing and other respiratory problems, and problems for which a bacteria (and not a virus) might be to blame.

Misusing them might also create a new strain of untreatable infections by enabling drug resistance. According to the The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, antimicrobial resistance "is one of the most serious public health..in the EU", killing 25,000 Europeans every year.

Heavy usage of antibiotics could also lead to antibiotic-related diarrhea, a dangerous condition when the human body is rapidly losing fluids.

Signs and Treatment Facts

Antibiotics will not increase the recovery rate of most coughs and colds.

Do not take them unless your physician prescribes them.

Do not panic when you see yellow phlegm - you still do not need antibiotics. In fact, a runny -nose-sore-throat combination (with phlegm) means that antibiotics might not be an effective.

You might, however need an antibiotic when you're running a high temperature, red throat and feeling ill

Other Precautions

Do not keep leftover doses - even if you've gotten well, finish the entire prescribed course of medication. If you do have medications from your last bout of illness, ask your doctor what to do with it, or take it only when it is prescribed.

*through Nidokidos E-mail

F&*^%$#

2011-11-19T11:58:00.000-08:00

I feel empty. I can’t still move on with that fuckin’ recession! There were still sleepless nights and tears every time I remember it. I miss everything. I was wrong when I love that company too much! I want to go crazy, and don’t ask me why. I really feel so sad. Really really sad! I find it too hard to get rid of these feelings. Life really sucks!

I just don’t know where my patience goes!

Fuck!

cookies!

2011-10-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Krisitin just made me lots and lots of cookies. :D We were on a shopping when I just crave of eating cookies. This friend of mine happened that she’s good in baking and she suggested that we buy some ingredients and she will do it for me. And she really did it! It was placed in a four container when she handed it to me.

And guess what, it was a great yummy!

photos taken by: Kristin Sevilla

My Quick's Game

2011-09-28T23:13:00.001-07:00

As far as i can remember, the last time when i attended the USAP sports fest was a real great day.

It was Fun, fun,

Fun! I belong to the green team, with friends, colleagues...and OoOHHh... Champions!

But....

... that was a year ago...

and now...

...i didn't even reach the finish line though i want to face the pace of every game...

...that's life anyway... it must go on instead and must be played in sweet rhythm.

*&^%$#@#$%@!^&**&^%$#@

During this life's sweet bitter escape, I'm merely proud of this someone who was there to comfort and was ready to

bring back my luscious smile...

My Quick...

I ought to love you even more, you're an inspiration during my life's drawback...

Thanks for the embraced...

and.............

you stirred me even more when i saw you played...

A piece of your game...

How pretty are you?

2011-06-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

This is just my idea of pretty, whatever you get doesn't mean you are not pretty in real life.

This is just another survey, just for fun of course…. It’s a bit of stupid stuff but this is just the other way I spent my wasted time at the office, hahah!

· 1

What colour is your hair?

Blonde
Brunette
Red
Black
Orange
Other

· 2

What colour are your eyes?

Blue
Gray
Green
Brown
Hazel
Other

· 3

Whats your style?

Whatever I feel like.
Skinny jeans, nice t-shirt.
shorts, tank top
Dark colours
Bright colours
Comfortable
Plain

· 4

Have you ever been told your pretty?

No.
Yes. Quite a few times
Only by my family.
Only by my friends.

· 5

How many times have you been asked out this year?

Never.
Once, but i think it was for a dare.
All the time!
2-7.
8+

· 6

Have you ever had a boyfriend?

Yes.
No.

· 7

Okay last question, who last told you you were pretty?

My family
My friend
A guy
Someone I barely know

· 8

Okay TECHNICALLY this is the last question but ah well, did you like this quiz?

Yeah it was great!
mmmmmokay
could've been better.
this was awful, I hope you and your family get run over by a camel! (okkkaaaay)

Answer: You are beautiful, you don't try too hard, but don't completely give up either!

Which Type of Boy do you attract? - survey quiz

2011-06-12T18:50:00.000-07:00

I found this survey quiz over the net and I guess it’s cool and fun to answer them, hahaha! So here’s what I got...

Which Type of Boy do you attract?

· 1

If you had free time what would you do?

Go to the mall!!
Do one of my hobbies
Read
Play a sport in the backyard
Hang with my friends

· 2

What is your favorite subject?

P.E.
Math
Music/elective
History
Grammar

· 3

How many friends do you have?

WAY too many to count!
The whole school! + eventually MORE
Basically just my clique
Just my best friend
Everyone knows me but we aren't friends

· 4

Which club do you like the most?

Music appreciation ( band, choir )
Reading club
Sports
I prefer no club
Any club..... just an excuse to hang with my friends

· 5

Pick one

· 6

What would you do on your first date?

Buy him an expensive dinner
Teach him my favorite hobbie
Listen to music and have a nice picinic
Take him to a rollerskating rink
Show the guy my collection of...

· 7

How smart are you?

pretty smart
Average intelligence, A's,B's, and C's
Not very intelligent, but smart enough to pass
Highley Intelligent
I'm a merit roll student. ( A's and B's)

· 8

What kind of music do you like?

Rock n' Roll!
Classical
Country
Pop
Hip Hop

· 9

How popular are you?

No one really knows me but I'm the most popular in my clique.
I'm super popular! Every guy has a crush on me!
I am not popular at all
I am one of those average kids
IM THE MOST POPULAR PERSON AT MY SCHOOL!

Answer: ·Musician

You attract musicians. They usually play their music most of the time. They hang around their friends alot but loves to spend time with their crush. They can range from average to high intelligence. Musicians are fun loving and love their hobbies.

7 Signs He's Ready For Marriage (And 3 Signs He's Not)

2011-05-19T23:03:00.000-07:00

Have time to read this meme...

Reality bites, hahaha!

Some men plop down on their knee and ask the magical "Will you marry me" question within a year of dating, while some are still taking things slow after five. It's hard to put a time stamp on everything, least of all relationships. And there's no right or wrong standard -->

But as you're waiting for your guy to pop the question, how do you know that he's really in it for the long haul? Look for these signs that say he's ready to spend the rest of his life with you.

1. He's keen on couple time

If he's ditching time with the guys in favor of being with you, it's a sign that he's strongly committed to the relationship. It's not healthy to spend 24/7 together though, so there should be some balance between spending time with you and having outside interests to focus on.

2. He respects you

Does he listen to what you have to say? Is he willing to compromise to keep you happy? These are signs that he's respectful of you and cares about your feelings.

3. You're making long term plans together

When he discusses his future, does he speak solely about himself or include you in his potential plans? If he's talking more about "me" than "us", it suggests that he's not thinking about your relationship in the long term. If you're already actively making long term plans like buying a home, rest assured that most men won't want to enter into this kind of commitment without being completely sure that you're going to stay together.

4. He's getting his finances in order

Men often like to be financially secure before they feel comfortable making a long term commitment so if he's started looking at pension plans and other long term financial provisions, there's a good chance that he's preparing for a future that doesn't only involve himself.

5. You're always on the guest list for family events

Regularly being invited to spend time with his close family is a sign that he wants you to be involved in his world. Most guys wait until they're sure that the relationship has a future before they start introducing you to family and friends so it's a promising sign if you're a regular fixture at family gatherings. On a similar note, it's a good sign if he's also making a big effort to be involved with your family and friends as it shows that he wants both of you to play an important role in each other's lives.

6. He does a lot of the running

Does he take the initiative a lot in the relationship or is it you who's doing all of the work?

7. His friends are settling down

Peer pressure can be a big factor in influencing when a man is ready to make a long term commitment. If most or all of his friends are making trips down the aisle, he may decide that it's high time he did the same.

LOVE?

2011-05-19T22:39:00.000-07:00

"Love in Reality..."

Sometimes, in our relentless efforts to find the person we love, we fail to recognize and appreciate the people who loved us. We miss out on so many beautiful things and simply because we allow ourselves to be enslaved by our own selfish concerns.

Go for the man of deeds and not for the man of words for you will find rewarding happiness not with the man you love but the man who loves you more. The best lovers are those who are capable of loving from a distance, far enough to allow the other person to grow, but never too far to feel the love deep within your being. To let go of someone doesn't mean you have to stop loving, it only means that you allow that person to find his own happiness without expecting him to come back.

Letting go is not just setting the other person free, but it is also setting yourself free from all bitterness, hatred, and anger that you keep in your heart. Do not let the bitterness rare away your strength and weaken your faith, and never allow pain to dishearten you, but rather let you grow with wisdom in bearing it.

You may found peace in just loving someone from a distance not expecting anything in return. But be careful, for this can sustain life but can never give enough room for us to grow. We can all survive with just beautiful memories of the past but real peace and happiness come only with open acceptance of what reality is today.

There comes a time in our lives when we chance upon someone so nice and beautiful and we just find ourselves getting so intensely attracted to that person. This feeling soon becomes a part of our everyday lives and eventually consumes our thoughts and actions. The sad part of it is when we begin to realize that this person feels nothing more for us than just a friendship. Don't be so bitter about it! For it is a kind of friendship that will last for a lifetime.

We start our desperate attempt to get noticed and be closer but in the end our efforts are still unrewarded and we end up being sorry for ourselves. You don't have to forget someone you love. What you need to learn is how to accept the verdict of reality without being bitter or sorry for yourself.

Believe me, you would be better off giving that dedication and love to someone more deserving. Don't let your heart run your life, be sensible and let your mind speak for itself. Listen not only to your feelings but to reason as well. Always remember that if you lose someone today, it means that someone better is coming tomorrow: If you lose love that doesn't mean that you failed in love. Cry, if you have to, but make it
sure that the tears wash away the hurt and the bitterness that the past has left with you.

Let go of yesterday and love will find its way back to you. And when it does, pray that it may be the love that will stay and last a lifetime. "When I lost you, I was the one who loved you most, but between us you lost more. For someday I can love someone the way that I loved you. But you will never be loved again.

"Irony of Loving"

When you are together with that special someone, you pretend to ignore that person. But when that special someone is not around, you might look around to find them. At that moment, you are in love.

Although there is someone else who always makes you laugh, your eyes and attention might go only to that special someone. Then, you are in love.

Although that special someone was supposed to have called you long back, to let you know of their safe arrival, your phone is quiet. You are desperately waiting for the call! At that moment, you are in love.

If you are much more excited for one short e-mail from that special someone than other many long e-mails, you are in love.

When you find yourself as one who cannot erase all the messages in your answering machine because of one message from that special someone, you are in love.

When you get a couple of free movie tickets, you would not hesitate to think of that special someone. Then, you are in love.

You keep telling yourself, "that special someone is just a friend", but you realize that you cannot avoid that person's special attraction. At that moment, you are in love.

While you are reading this page, if someone appears in your mind, then u are in love with that person.

Fliptop Lines

2011-04-27T21:18:00.000-07:00

-Ano bang nauna, itlog o manok? At bat yang mukha mo para lang nanenok? Sino bang kumagat jan na lamok pwede ba don ka na lang sa bundok at don ka mag amok !

- ikaw, ikaw na isa kong manliligaw , sinagot kita kasi mahal kita at yan ay malinaw buti na lang di ka naging isang halimaw kundi mundo ko ay gugunaw

-mukha ka lang makulay , pero tindig mo ay parang gulay , bigyan na lang kita ng suklay para di ka maumay

-stone, ang English ng bato ay stone… pero bat ganun mukha ka ng bone , kumanta ka na lang ng tama sa tone at ng di ako matulad mo na skeleton

-masarap mangarap sa tuwing ika’y kaharap. Nakatingin sa malupit mo na hinaharap. Napapahiyaw sa tunay mo na sarap ,di ba hindi ka naman si magic sarap kung san lahat ay pwede malasap

-litsugas na malupit para kang isang pipit na laging naiipit na gustong gusto humalik sa aking puwet

-kapag ako’y humihirit ika’y nagiinit sa aking mga halik na malulupit, si Christian na singkit sya’y napapakapit ng mahigpit

-mukha kang hapon na galling garapon na itinapon noong isang hapon don sa maraming mamon

Wag kang malupit singkit sa mga biik, sila’y di marunong humilik kundi ang humalik jan sa pisngi mo na napakalupit ,gusto mo bigyan pa kita ng milk na lasang sunsilk

-marquez, sounds like maraming kizz, taga san ka ba ? di ba di naman sa trece martires. Wag ka masyadong at ease baka ikaw ay makagat ng mga ipis

-litsugas na matigas ang lakas ng iyong angas na nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas para ikaw ay mahimas , kumain ka ng singkamas para ikaw ay di kumupas

Yakuza! Kelan kaya ako aasa na ika’y liliit pa, dahil noon pa lang na una kitang makilala di ko na kaya na ikaw ay abutin pa , pwede ba don na lang tayo sa plaza at maghintay ng biik na may dalang pag asa

Every night i pray that litsugas will stay, pero sabi ng mga people sya ay isang prey . yaw ko maniwala kasi sa darating na May kami ay laging magpi-play

-Tingnan mo si troll mukhang cool, parang ako pagnakikita ka laging nauulol sayong mga ungol

Halloween!

2010-10-26T19:03:00.000-07:00

Halloween is approaching and a lot of cool children is always up to a trick or treat. This makes the kids happy in some way that we all celebrate this year by year. But what is really the essence of celebrating this kind of event and what makes special on this day?

During the 16th century the word Halloween is first indicated and represented by a Scottish variant of the fuller “ALL-Hallows-Even” (which means Evening), and that is the night before All Hallows Day. However, on 20th century the spelling was changed and was frequently used as “Hallowe’en” eliding the “v” and in fact shortening the word. But do you know that the phrase “All hallows” is actually originated in Old English, which means, “mass-day of all saints.”
A Halloween is actually an annual event usually observed during Christian Holiday, All Saint’s Day. Everyone is ought to make merry this festivity with different activities which include the trick or treating, attending costume parties, carving the jack-o-lanterns, bonfires, haunted attractions, watching horror films or telling ghost stories. The trick or treat in fact becomes the customary celebration for children on Halloween who goes out and wears costume and knocks on from house to house, asking for some treats like candy or money with the question, “Trick or Treat?”

The costume used for some instance are traditionally modeled after monsters such as witches, devils, ghosts and skeletons, but over the time the costume selection nonetheless include popular celebrities, fiction, and generic archetypes like princesses and ninjas.

The foodstuff in some way makes some sense in making the Halloween a special day. There are various types of foods that you can prepare for and making it more creative to look more delicious and pleasing to the eye. Some cooks make their preparation more artistic making it looks more likely a Halloween day. Here’s some photos of cupcakes, (got this over http://www.rachelray.com/) designed to match the Halloween.

arachnophobia cup cake

looks like a monster cookies

wicked witch cup cake

vampire bites cup cake

mummy dearest cup cake

franken cup cake

There are also some dog owners who dressed their pets with cool outfits… (see photos below: source: http://www.rd.com/)

Have Fun!!!!!

Papa's seizure

2010-10-13T18:31:00.000-07:00

One midnight of October when I received a sms from my sister telling me that our papa is in the hospital for he had a seizure earlier that day. I was in a complete shock for this never happens to him in his entire life.

I was just home that time from a birthday party of a close friend. I came home earlier and was about to have an early sleep since I was so tired that day cleaning up the mess of my crib. I received a text from my younger sister and called her right then to know what is happening way back at Bicol. I cried and cried aloud that night and don’t know what exactly am I going to do. A friend called me out, and someone with a good heart ought to book me a flight for me to be home earlier the next day. Never thought of hitting the bed anymore for a sleep, I just waited for the dawn and the next thing I knew, I was already at the airport.

The ride was not great exactly for I was wondering how my papa is while lying at the hospital bed. I felt tears fell down every now and then from my cheek while my mind is flying out of the window. All along that flight, I was wishing then that all those worries will be taken by the cool wind and will stay out on clouds.

My papa did not recognize me when he sees me standing by beside his hospital bed. He asked me who I am. I can’t utter a word then and don’t know what to say. I clear out my throat and just simply say “papa?” I felt a bit squeeze from my heart, thinking why my papa did not even recognize me as her daughter. I just stared at him and repeatedly ask me who I am. I can’t merely find the right words to say when I just lit up my face and glance to where my Auntie is standing by as if I was looking for a help what to say. My Auntie responds in a soft way telling him “it was Lynn-Lynn, she came home for you.” I felt tears surrounds my eyes and was ready to fell but I hold them back knowing that I don’t wanna be so emotional by that time. Papa asked why I was home in no time, I sweetly told him because he was there at the hospital lying badly because of seizure and he needs to stop drinking liquor from the time he will be out. I told him too that I can’t stop crying at my pad and can’t wait to see him till I knew that he is already fine.

He told me that he felt he was already dying and can’t bear the pain he was feelin’ with those injections and oxygen he has on his body. I gently lay a hand on his head crying out that he would be fine and he will be out of that bed soon. I also told him that he needs some changes on his lifestyle or if not and that happens again, we’ll be sorry for ourselves because of losing him and I don’t want it to happen. I’m not even ready losing a father and I guess, I will never be ready for that. Ever…

Papa never had an attack ever since, that’s why it was a big deal to all of us seeing him like that. He was drunk the whole night, never had a proper meal the next day and that’s when the sodium on his body fails down that brought him to a quiet serious seizure. He was diagnose too with a damage on his liver that can lead to cirrhosis; and aside from that his prostate cancer is starting out now. Because the alcohol reacts to medicines that were injected to his body, he can’t remember what happened, he can’t remember what he said, and he forgot to recognize those people whom he talked with.

We all almost loose him that time; and I’m not really badly ready to lose him. Not now, not tomorrow, not ever… He is a one great father to me though were not that close to each other. I can’t perfectly explain what the feeling is, but I know, I really can’t handle it. I prayed and prayed to God not to get him from us for I can’t imagine what will happen if I let him go… A month ago Amiga just loosed a mother, and when I saw her cried for a time I really can’t figure out if that thing happens to me.

Losing someone you love is not easy. Letting go is the hardest thing or the last thing that you will always do. The emotional distraction could barely left a huge pain into our hearts, but if time calls you will always need to do the acceptance. In my case, I really can tell, not now………………. Love deeply those people you have around. You’ll never know when that fuckin’ time calls and it might be too late for us to say and show how we really love them…

Top 10 Mysterious World Landmarks

2010-10-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

I found this over the net, the Top 10 Mysterious World Landmarks. Wanna share it here so you guys would barely know about this too! :D

The world is filled with ancient monuments built by master craftsmen in order to honor everything from kings and presidents to religious figures. And although most of these landmarks have been carefully studied and researched by scientists and historians, some are simply so old, incomplete, or obscure that we still dont know very much about why they were built or what purpose they served. The following are 10 world landmarks that, whether by intention or simply due to the passage of time, continue to baffle the people who study them.

10. The Cahokia Mounds

Cahokia is the name given to an Indian settlement that exists outside of Collinsville , Illinois . Archeologists estimate that the city was founded sometime around 650 AD, and its complex network of burial grounds and sophisticated landscaping prove that it was once a thriving community. It has been estimated that at its peak the city was home to as many as 40,000 people, which would have made it the most populous settlement in America prior to the arrival of the Europeans. The most notable aspect of Cahokia today are the 80 mounds of earth, some as high as 100 feet, which dot the 2,200-acre site. These helped create a network of plazas throughout the city, and it is believed that important buildings, like the home of the settlements chief, were built on top of them. The site also features a series of wooden posts that archeologists have dubbed woodhenge. The posts are said to mark the solstices and equinoxes, and supposedly figured prominently in the communitys astronomical mythology.

The Mystery
Although scientists are constantly discovering new information about the Cohokia community, the biggest mystery that remains is which modern Indian tribe is descended from the residents of the ancient city, as well as just what it was that caused them to abandon their settlement.

9. Newgrange

Considered to be the oldest and most famous prehistoric site in all of Ireland , Newgrange is a tomb that was built from earth, wood, clay, and stone around 3100 BC, some 1000 years before the construction of the pyramids in Egypt . It consists of a long passage that leads to a cross-shaped chamber that was apparently used as a tomb, as it contains stone basins filled with cremated remains. The most unique feature of Newgrange is its careful and sturdy design, which has helped the structure remain completely waterproof to this day. Most amazing of all, the entrance to the tomb was positioned relative to the sun in such a way that on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the rays from the sun are channeled through the opening and down the nearly 60 foot passageway, where they illuminate the floor of the monuments central room.

The Mystery
Archeologists know Newgrange was used as a tomb, but why and for who still remains a mystery. The painstaking design needed to guarantee that the yearly solstice event occurs suggests that the site was held in high regard, but other than the obvious hypothesis that the sun featured prominently in the mythology of the builders, scientists are at a loss to describe the true reason for Newgranges construction.

8. The Yonaguni Monument

Of all the famous monuments in Japan , perhaps none is more perplexing than Yonaguni, an underwater rock formation that lies off the coast of the Ryuku Islands . It was discovered in 1987 by a group of divers who were there to observe Hammerhead sharks, and it immediately sparked a huge amount of debate in the Japanese scientific community. The monument is made up of a series of striking rock formations including massive platforms, carved steps, and huge stone pillars that lie at depths of 5-40 meters. There is a triangular formation that has become known as the turtle for its unique shape, as well as a long, straight wall that borders one of the larger platforms. The currents in the area are known for being particularly treacherous, but this has not stopped the Yonaguni monument from becoming one of the most popular diving locations in all of Japan .

The Mystery
The ongoing debate surrounding Yonaguni centers on one key subject: is the monument a natural phenomenon, or is it man-made? Scientists have long argued that millennia of strong currents and erosion have carved the formations out of the ocean floor, and they point to the fact that the monument is all one piece of solid rock as proof that it was not assembled by a builder. Others, though, point to the many straight edges, square corners and 90-degree angles of the formation as proof that its artificial. They often cite one formation in particular, a section of rock that resembles a crude carving of a human face, as evidence. If they are right, then an even more interesting mystery presents itself: who constructed the Yonaguni Monument , and for what purpose?

7. The Nazca Lines

The Nazca lines are a series of designs and pictographs carved into the ground in the Nazca Desert , a dry plateau located in Peru . They cover an area of some 50 miles, and were supposedly created between 200 BC and 700 AD by the Nazca Indians, who designed them by scraping away the copper colored rocks of the desert floor to expose the lighter-colored earth beneath. The lines have managed to remain intact for hundreds of years thanks to the regions arid climate, which sees it receive little rain or wind throughout the year. Some of the lines span distances of 600 feet, and they depict everything from simple designs and shapes to characterizations of plants, insects, and animals.

The Mystery
Scientists know who made the Nazca Lines and how they did it, but they still dont know why. The most popular and reasonable hypothesis is that the lines must have figured in the Nazca peoples religious beliefs, and that they made the designs as offerings to the gods, who would ve been able to see them from the heavens. Still, other scientists argue that the lines are evidence of massive looms that the Nazcas used to make textiles, and one investigator has even made the preposterous claim that they are the remnants of ancient airfields used by a vanished, technologically advanced society.

6. Goseck Circle

One of the most mysterious landmarks in Germany is the Goseck Circle , a monument made out of earth, gravel, and wooden palisades that is regarded as the earliest example of a primitive œsolar observatory.� The circle consists of a series of circular ditches surrounded by palisade walls (which have since been reconstructed) that house a raised mound of dirt in the center. The palisades have three openings, or gates, that point southeast, southwest, and north. It is believed that the monument was built around 4900 BC by Neolithic peoples, and that the three openings correspond to the direction from which the sun rises on the winter solstice.

The Mystery
The monuments careful construction has led many scientists to believe that the Goseck Circle was built to serve as some kind of primitive solar or lunar calendar, but its exact use is still a source of debate. Evidence has shown that a so-called œsolar cult� was widespread in ancient Europe . This has led to speculation that the Circle was used in some kind of ritual, perhaps even in conjunction with human sacrifice. This hypothesis has yet to be proven, but archeologists have uncovered several human bones, including a headless skeleton, just outside the palisade walls.

5. Sacsayhuaman

Not far from the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu lies Sacsayhuaman, a strange embankment of stone walls located just outside of Cuzco . The series of three walls was assembled from massive 200-ton blocks of rock and limestone, and they are arranged in a zigzag pattern along the hillside. The longest is roughly 1000 feet in length and each stands some fifteen feet tall. The monument is in astonishingly good condition for its age, especially considering the regions propensity for earthquakes, but the tops of the walls are somewhat demolished, as the monument was plundered by the Spanish to build churches in Cuzco . The area surrounding the monument has been found to be the source of several underground catacombs called chincanas, which were supposedly used as connecting passageways to other Inca structures in the area.

The Mystery
Most scientists agree that Sacsayhuaman served as a kind of fortress of barrier wall, but this has been disputed. The strange shape and angles of the wall have led some speculate that it may have had a more symbolic function, one example being that the wall, when seen next to Cuzco from above, forms the shape of the head of a Cougar. Even more mysterious than the monuments use, though, are the methods that were used in its construction. Like most Inca stone works, Sacsayhuaman was built with large stones that fit together so perfectly that not even a sheet of paper can be placed in the gaps between them. Just how the Incas managed such expert placements, or, for that matter, how they managed to transport and lift the heavy hunks of stone, is still not fully known.

4. The Easter Island Moai

One of the most iconic series of monuments in the Pacific islands is the Moai, a group of huge statues of exaggerated human figures that are found only on the small, isolated island of Rapa Nui , or Easter Island . The Moai were carved sometime between 1250 and 1500 AD by the islands earliest inhabitants, and are believed to depict the peoples ancestors, who in their culture were held in the same regard as deities. The Moai were chiseled and carved from tuff, a volcanic rock that is prevalent on the island, and they all feature the same characteristics of an oversized head, broad nose, and a mysterious, indecipherable facial expression. Scientists have determined that as many as 887 of the statues were originally carved, but years of infighting among the islands clans led to many being destroyed. Today, only 394 are still standing, the largest of which is 30 feet tall and weighs over 70 tons.

The Mystery
While there is a fairly solid consensus on why the Moai were erected, how the islanders did it is still up for debate. The average Moai weighs several tons, and for years scientists were at a loss to describe how the monuments were transported from Rano Raraku, where most of them were constructed, to their various locations around the island. In recent years, the most popular theory is that the builders used wooden sleds and log rollers to move the Moai, an answer that would also explain how the once verdant island became almost totally barren due to deforestation.

3. The Georgia Guidestones

While most of the mysterious monuments on this list only became that way as centuries passed, the Georgia Guidestones, also known as American Stonehenge, are one landmark that was always intended to be an enigma. The monument, which consists of four monolithic slabs of granite that support a single capstone, was commissioned in 1979 by a man who went by the pseudonym of R.C. Christian. A local mason carefully crafted it so that one slot in the stones is aligned with the sun on the solstices and equinoxes, and one small hole is always pointed in the direction of the North Star. Most interesting, though, are the inscriptions on the slabs, which an accompanying plaque describes as œthe guidestones to an Age of Reason.� In eight different languages, the slabs offer a strange ten-point plan to ensure peace on Earth that includes vague proclamations like œprize truth“beauty“love“seeking harmony with the infinite,� to very specific commands like œmaintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.� Comments like this one have made the Guidestones one of the most controversial landmarks in the United States, and they have long been protested and even vandalized by groups that would like to see them demolished.

The Mystery
For all their controversy, very little is known about who built the Guidestones or what their true purpose is. R.C. Christian claimed he represented an independent organization when he commissioned the landmark, but neither he nor his group has spoken up since its construction. Since the monument was built during the height of the Cold War, one popular theory about the groups intentions is that the Guidestones were to serve as a primer for how to rebuild society in the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust.

2. The Great Sphinx of Giza

Sphinxes are massive stone statues that depict the body of a reclining lion with the head and face of a human. The figures are found all over the world in different forms, but they are most commonly linked with Egypt , which features the most famous example in the form of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Incredibly, the statue is carved out of one monolithic piece of rock, and at 240 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 66 feet tall, it is considered to be the biggest monument of its kind in the world. Historians largely accept the function of the Sphinx to have been that of a symbolic guardian, since the statues were strategically placed around important structures like temples, tombs, and pyramids. The Great Sphinx of Giza appears to be no different. It stands adjacent to the pyramid of the pharaoh Khafra, and most archeologists believe that it is his face that is depicted on that of the statue.

The Mystery
Despite its reputation as one of the most famous monuments of antiquity, there is still very little known about the Great Sphinx of Giza. Egyptologists might have a small understanding of why the statue was built, but when, how, and by who is still shrouded in mystery. The pharaoh Khafra is the main suspect, which would date the structure back to around 2500 BC, but other scientists have argued that evidence of water erosion of the statue suggests that it is much older and perhaps even predated the dynastic era of the Egyptians. This theory has few modern adherents, but if true it would mean the Great Sphinx of Giza is even more mysterious than previously believed.

1. Stonehenge

Of all the worlds famous monuments, none has gained as much of a reputation for pure, simple mystery as Stonehenge . Stonehenge has been inspiring debate among scholars, scientists, and historians since the Middle Ages. Located in the English countryside, the landmark is believed to date back to 2500 BC, and consists of several mammoth pieces of rock arranged and piled on top of one another in what appears at first to be a random design. The site is surrounded by a small, circular ditch, and is flanked by burial mounds on all sides. Although the rock formations that still remain are undoubtedly impressive, it is thought that the modern version of Stonehenge is only a small remnant of a much larger monument that was damaged with the passing of time, and it is largely believed that the building process was so extensive that it could have lasted on and off for anywhere from 1500 to 7000 years.

The Mystery
Stonehenge has become renowned for puzzling even the most brilliant researchers, and over the years the many gaps in the history of its construction, the nature of its use, and the true identity of its builders have become known as The Mystery of Stonehenge. The Neolithic people who built the monument left behind no written records, so scientists can only base their theories on the meager evidence that exists at the site. This has led to wild speculation that the monument was left by aliens, or that it was built by some eons-old society of technologically advanced super-humans. All craziness aside, the most common explanation remains that Stonehenge served as some kind of graveyard monument that played a role in the builders version of the afterlife, a claim that is backed up by its proximity to several hundred burial mounds. Yet another theory suggests that the site was a place for spiritual healing and the worship of long dead ancestors.

I nEed a Halo

2010-04-29T00:15:00.000-07:00

If only I have the guts to tell a friend what’s really happening, I would. If only I have the courage to say how I’m feeling with my life this time, I’ll never hesitate to sit beside her and tell the story for a time.

I’m so confuse with life this time. Feeling bored, lost and so down that I’m loosing my self-esteem once again. Everyday that I seem to get up from bed is a hard time for me. I encounter laziness and always saying hello to boredom. What a day! I didn’t even think of something new that will make my morning better and for the rest of the day, rather I saw sadness.

There is something bothering me, I know… and something is wrong with me. I used to ask myself if I’m ok… I say “yes” but deep down I know I’m not. I know there is something wrong. I can figure it out but I refuse those reasons. Nothing is motivating me at all to live with this simple life. I want to move out, to look forward for a better life beyond those stupid things that just happened to me. I rely on a bottle of beers before I can go to sleep. This isn’t normal I know. This is wrong. But this is just the way I can set myself for a good sleep. It’s hard to simply deal with life if you’re in denial of something that you feel. I can barely smile, but I can’t deny the real emotions that I have inside. I’m not happy. I’m no longer comfortable in a world that I’m moving in.

I want something new; I want something that would change my life. Something that I can tell that life is not full of shit. I know there is huge good thing ahead of me. I hope I can still wait. I’m asking patience to stay longer. I don’t wanna see the time ending my life out of nothing, again.

I need a Halo.

San Miguel Island on a Black Saturday

2010-04-19T00:32:00.000-07:00

Just got the time to make this meme, been busy with life…

Holy week was so good. For two years of my stay in Manila, I never had the chance to visit Bicol to spend my holy days since I used to choose it to be on other places to commemorate the event. Now this time, I really grab the chance to be home and spend it with the family.

I traveled on a Holy Thursday and was home at seven in the evening. Just had some dinner and headed for a good rest in my daddy’s bedroom. I spent my Good Friday with the whole fam and cousins, played with my nephew (orange) until I let him cry, hahaha! We we’re about to watch the “prusisyon” but the crowd make me feel so dizzy that I can’t handle myself from so much pushing and heat. But then, Black Saturday was so awesome that we all planned to cross San Miguel Island for a gathering.

San Miguel however can be found at the end of the strip of islands in the Lagonoy Gulf located in the province of Albay. And proud to say, it is still a part of Tabaco City (Ciudad nin Pagkamoot). The beach though is full of sea grasses, you can still be grateful for the beauty of it where you can also see starfish around, corals, dead corals and other fine stuff at the sea.

I appreciate the island so much. God’s hands are really amazing in creating the nature. Since I am a nature lover, I really memorized every single thing that I can see around. We had so much fun at the beach, and feel so fine that I spend that day with the whole family. Easter Sunday was a church day and a rest, for the next day is a time to be back to a place where I must be.

8 DatiNg MistAkes EvEn SmArt WomEn MakE

2010-04-18T23:12:00.000-07:00

So funny that I’ve catch this article from yahoo site. It’s so weird that I can relate with it, damn! But then, I was trying to figure out some of these things… and I can tell, yeah right!

Now girls, read!

Dating Mistake #1:

Being Too Available

We’re not suggesting you play games, but we are telling you to indulge your passions and resist the urge to abandon your social circle every time your new man sends an invitation. Take Sebastian, 34, from Chicago, for example: “When I was single, there were women I initially liked who seemed to be waiting by the phone for me to call, which let me know if I didn’t meet someone else I wanted to date, I had a standby. There just wasn’t anything to work for, and that turned me off,” he says. The more you engage in and enjoy your life, the more he’ll work to be a part of it.

Dating Mistake #2:

Trying to Rehabilitate a Bad Boy

Ending a relationship is rarely easy, and though flying solo might not be your long-term goal, being on your own is better than feeling alone in a relationship with someone who treats you poorly. Even when it might be tempting to give a toxic romance one more try, knowing when to cut your losses and move on leaves you available and baggage-free when the right guy comes along.

Dating Mistake #3:

Looking for Perfection

Encouraging you to settle isn’t our style, but separating your desires from your deal-breakers can give your love life a major upgrade. “There are some qualities that your mate must have—being honest, for example—and others, such as movie-star looks, that should be thrown in the would-be-nice category,” says Elizabeth R. Lombardo, Ph.D., author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. “Sit down and realistically figure out what characteristics are nonnegotiable and then be open-minded about the rest.”

Dating Mistake #4:

Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Resist the urge to bemoan your single status (which will only make him wonder why you find yourself such terrible company) and use this time to date yourself. Taking a dance class at the local studio, hitting up the exhibit you have been aching to see and trying out the new wine bar on the corner will not only offer you the chance to have more fun but will also leave you more likely to meet someone who shares your interests. So much better than sitting in your apartment waiting for someone to “wink” at your online profile picture, isn’t it? Another bonus? You’ll have far more interesting things to talk about over dinner than what your boss made you do on your lunch break last Friday.

Dating Mistake #5:

Knowing His Thread-Count Before You Know His Phone Number

Getting it on with a sexy stranger is your natural-born right, but according to many guys, it can be the wrong move if you’re looking for long-term love.
Follow the advice of super-sexy leading man Gilles Marini (he was Samantha’s sexy neighbor in Sex and the City: The Movie): “Men love women who respect themselves and who do not rush into bed with them but instead go on a few dates, where they can start to gain an understanding of each other and then decide whether or not to take things further. Women need to know that taking it slow and getting to know one another is the best way to get into a good relationship,” he says.

Dating Mistake #6:

Being Too Selfish in Your Relationship
One of the downsides of being independent is that it can lead to some self-absorbed tendencies—a huge turnoff for men looking for a serious relationship, says Ming Gregory, a professional matchmaker at Color Blind International Dating Service. So make sure you’re giving as much as you’re receiving in your next relationship. “A partnership involves two people who share mutual interests and mutually benefit one another,” she says. “It’s not just about what being with him can provide you; it’s about how you can come together to complement each other.”

Dating Mistake #7:

Believing in The One

“A lot of women make dating more difficult by placing so much pressure on themselves to find the one-and-only-man-in-a-billion they believe is right for them,” says Ali, 35, from Gaithersburg, Maryland.Instead of convincing yourself the ex you dumped was your soul mate or that perfect-but-married co-worker was your one that got away, take a cue from our male counterparts and approach the dating scene with the idea that there are plenty of men who are capable of making you laugh, sharing your values and melting your heart, and you’re going to have fun with several of them until you find one worthy of your commitment.

Dating Mistake #8:

Forgetting Your Manners

We can’t imagine this is something you’d ever do, but a little reminder never hurts: Say thank you.“Good manners have become so old-fashioned that men now wait for the thank-you at the end of the date as a way to see if she’s worth seeing again,” says Brian, 30, from New York City. “I don’t care if the woman looks like Kate Beckinsale and has a Ph.D.; if she can’t be bothered to utter those two little words, I am never calling her again.”

by Glamour Magazine, on Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:57am PDT

5 Signs He Isn't Over His Ex

2010-04-17T00:41:00.000-07:00

Have some time to read...got this over the net and wanna share it.

whew, just dealing with the same damn problem!

How to tell if a guy is still hanging onto his old relationship – and what you can do to help him move on.

Do you ever get the feeling that there are three people in your relationship – you, your guy and his ex? Does he still talk or email with her often? Or maybe he holds an unhealthy grudge, or seems preoccupied with what she’s doing now? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, it may mean that he hasn’t completely let go yet. How can you tell if he’s not really over his ex? Tina B. Tessina, PhD, psychotherapist and author of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage offers five warning signs:

1. He wasted no time before jumping into his next relationship. If you started dating this guy shortly after his latest breakup, there’s a good chance he’s not completely over his ex – no matter what he says. “There are hopes and dreams we have when we get into a relationship that we lose when we lose that relationship,” says Tessina. “It takes some time [to get over those things].” She points out that men often avoid the grieving process that follows a breakup, even though it can be instrumental in helping them assess the relationship and move on. “You want to be sure he can talk about it – that he can analyze it a little bit, and can say what went wrong and what went right and what part he played in what went wrong.” But even if he isn’t quite there, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. As Tessina explains, “It just means you need to understand that he still has some processing to do, and he’s probably going to do some of it with you.”

Read Should You Friend Exes on Facebook?
2. He fell for you before his relationship ended. These are men like John Edwards and Tiger Woods, who tell you their previous relationships are over or broken, but they still go home to their wives or girlfriends. It sounds obvious, but these guys are bad news. “It doesn’t matter if he says the relationship is bad,” Tessina says. “He has a cheating mentality.” And if he cheats on her, he probably wouldn’t have a problem with cheating on you. Even if he does eventually leave his wife or girlfriend – a very big if, by the way -- and you’re willing to give it a go with this guy, he literally hasn’t had any time on his own to process the demise of that previous relationship so you could run into the same problems as in #1, above. Bottom line: This is probably not someone you want to be with.

3. When it comes to his ex, he only deals in extremes. If your new guy can’t say his ex’s name without spitting, this is another warning sign. “If he’s talking about her constantly, and she’s either the most wonderful thing in the world or the most terrible thing in the world, but it’s unrealistic, you need to ask him about his role in the relationship,” says Tessina. There are two people in every couple, and there’s no way his ex was as great or awful as he makes her sound. “If he’s not talking about it at all, you need to say ‘I think it’s valuable to for us to talk about our past relationships so we can see what went wrong and what we need to do differently in this relationship.’”

4. He can’t break the string. There are plenty of reasons a guy may stay in touch with his ex, and they aren’t necessarily all bad. “If they have kids in common, they have to be in contact,” Tessina says. “If they were together for a long, long time, there’s also some reason for contact.” But if neither situation applies, and he still won’t stop talking to his ex, you should initiate a conversation about her – carefully. “What you don’t want to do is set yourself up against his ex,” says Tessina. Here, too, she recommends talking to him about his relationship with his ex, and what he thinks he can do better or differently in your relationship. She also suggests offering to reach out to the ex yourself, but if he’s not up for that – and if he doesn’t seem compelled to change anything about the current situation, even if it’s making you uncomfortable – that’s a major red flag. “I would slow the relationship down immediately [in those circumstances],” she says. “I’d say, ‘I can’t go further if you’re going to have a relationship with somebody that has to be behind my back.’”

Read 5 Signs He’s Not the Guy For You
5. He obsesses over the remnants of the relationship. If he’s always checking her Facebook profile or you catch him poring over old pictures, you could also have a problem. “He’s not finished, he hasn’t done his grieving,” says Tessina. “You have to understand that if you stay in a relationship with him, you’re going to be part of that grieving process.” As Tessina points out, when you’re in a relationship you talk about just about everything. Whether it’s work, friends or family, there’s always something to discuss over dinner, and past relationships should be no different. Let him know you’re open to talking about his exes. Discussing this relationship could help him work through his feelings and move forward – and may even bring the two of you closer together.

If your guy hasn’t completely let go of his ex, proceed with caution – but know that your relationship isn’t necessarily a lost cause. He may want to be with you, but needs just a bit more time to deal with his breakup. The key to making it work is both of you being willing to talk openly about his old relationship and his feelings about his ex. And if, when all is said and done, he just can't let go, you may have to be the one who moves on.

* BettyConfidential.com, on Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:00am PDT.

Villa Christina

2010-04-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

Remembering the times when I was in high school, I enjoyed so much having and making friends with anyone. I got different sets of friends but there’s one thing that I always assure of, is to treat them equally without choosing who’d be my favorite or not. With individual differences, I used to thank that I can deal with them kindly and fairly without hiding my true personality from them, and that they can accept who the hell is “me!”

We’re all grown up and now we’re on our 30’s, we still manage to see each other even for a little time just to share how life was and what’s going on now and then. Beyond the busy schedule’s we usually gather ourselves and have some time to unwind, relax, and laugh.

Clark Cresencia (one of our classmates) who’s from Dubai meets us and treats us for a luxurious and awesome night swimming to Christina Villa at Antipolo, City. The Christina Villa is one of the most remarkable resorts in the city where most people come to spend some time for their vacation and enjoys life for a split of second with friends or with family. The Villa for some instance has a nice spot overlooking the city where you can most appreciate it especially at night. It has a mini park where anyone can enjoy taking up pictures for a memory after, a two huge pool where you can swim freely and splash on water as long as you want.

Just the three of us (grace, I, and Nestor) showed up for Clark, we got lots of foods, more stories shared, laughter, and pictures. But then, I can tell that the moment was gratefully appreciated and joyous enough for us to leave a memory for life.

BeErs! BeErs! BeErs!

2010-02-26T08:49:00.000-08:00

I’ve been thinking of how my life was in year 2009 and I figure it out that some things are not that good and just happened to suck my life in hell. We’ll aside from those nonsense things that comes along my way, there are also some good things and great graces that I have received. Some people in my life go, some have come to be a part of my life and there are some good ones that happened to make my life merrier. Friends who stay by my side no matter what mess I was in, and friends who drag you to shame and you really thought that you could count in. In life’s typical explanation, all these things happen for a reason. And of course, God gave these things to be a part of my colorful life. I’m thankful in some way for a part of it I’ve learnt things that makes me even stronger to be an independent individual.

Well, in the philosophical side of my life, there are also some things that are a part of my life that I can never hide and lie. It’s when I hold those bottles of beer for a moment of cheering up, a time when unwinding, a call for celebration, and the worst times I hold those if I can remember is when I was broken hearted, ewww…. Photos couldn’t lie. hehehe… I just got the idea of posting it here for me to remember, that once in my life, BEERs have helped me up to get through with life and in numerous times, BEERs was with me when I needed my life to be chilled.

USAP party 2009

CCS kita kits 2010 @ Central Grill

Señorita's party 2009 @ Central Grill

Em'z B-day Dec. 2009 Party

Mean's Sept. 2009 B-day party

Jeremy's July 2009 B-day Party

Señoritas filoil party

Owen's B-day party

Ed's Despedida Party

@ Mean's Place

@ Bulacan Team Building

Tagay Party with VLI friends

well... just this Christmas 09, hehehe

I can't just promise that I can ignore the call of beers, however i can still manage to handle myself and life as a whole in a simpler yet descent life living.

Yuri's blessing

2010-02-02T22:36:00.000-08:00

Another cute angel was blessed as a Christian, hmmm… and this little one was Janjeff Yuri. He was my officemate/friend’s first son. I’m simply glad I was chosen to be one of his godmother, and mind yah, can’t barely count how many godchildren I do have now. Whew! But anyway, it was always pleasant to know that most of my friends who have kids are cheerful to ask me to be the second parent of their child.

A glimpse to Yuri’s event, I and a few friends just had a cool trip to Cavite where the merriment will be held. Hew was blessed as a Christian at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite, while the happy meal was followed at Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park. It was a great day for everyone where games, laughter, foods and drinks bloom and a time where Yuri’s blessing is also appreciated by each one.

The fun was sustained from the Island Cove to our friend’s residence where drinks overflowed till crack of dawn. I was drunk with two bottles of “the bar vodka” with newly found friends, and whew! I was totally wasted.

It was a tiring day yet it made a huge sense to me where I spent a cool time laughing and sharing life with friends... with new friends...

9 Chic Shoe Rules

2010-02-02T19:56:00.000-08:00

A few tips on how to get an awesome shoe for the day. I got this piece of writing over the net and just wanna share it with you out’ a here in my blog. So girls, read some and make your day right with your best shoes either your going to an office, for shopping, to a date or when partying all night!

It's no secret that women adore shoes. When you are blue, buying a new pair is an instant mood lifter. When you feel great, you make a trip to the shoe store in celebration. And on special occasions, you must have something special to wear. The truth is, there will always be a good excuse to add to your shoe closet. Here are 9 tips on expressing your personal style — through your footwear.

1. Don't Be Hobbled by Discomfort Even if you love a pair, if you can't walk in them, don't buy them. Limping around in heels is decidedly ungraceful.

2. Dare to Wear Brights An electric hue can amp up a look, including outfits in colors other than black and denim. Try colored shoes with white, khaki, and pastels. A scarlet-red dress, however, calls for neutral footwear.

3. Wear What's Appropriate Open-toe sandals may be too risqué for a conservative suit, while a flat may be too casual for a cocktail frock. Keep your sneakers relegated to gym clothes or casual jeans. When in doubt, it's hard to go wrong with a classic black pump.

4. Going Outdoors? Say No to StilettosIt will be difficult to walk when your heels keep sinking into the ground, and you'll ruin your shoes. Flats are fine, but if you want height, wedges are an ideal option.

5. Make a Statement A spindly stiletto sandal is all about looking sexy, while a bow-emblazoned kitten heel veers more toward cute. Know what look you're going for, and go full out.

6. Va-va-voom Shoes Have Their Place Nighttime is the right time for attention-getting shoes. If you still want to wear a knock-'em-dead look during the day, choose a closed-toe or peep-toe pump.

7. Pair Sky-High Shoes with Tame Hemlines When going for major air, keep your hemlines at an inch above the knee. But when wearing a short skirt or dress, wear a lower heel or flat — it will balance you out and keep you from showing altogether too much leg.

8. Wear Flats with Properly Hemmed Clothes Make sure your clothing is tailored or you'll risk looking sloppy. A trouser leg should fall at or above the ankle, while skirts or dresses should end above the knee.

9. Think About Balance (And we're not talking about the kind you need to walk.) A thicker-heeled shoe grounds a heavily layered look, when something dainty could look off balance. The reverse also holds true. When wearing a wispy frock, a thin-strapped sandal is an appropriate match.

by Harper's Bazaar, on Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:58am PST

confidence, trust, hope...

2010-01-19T23:35:00.000-08:00

source: nidokidos