eclat

i first heard this perfume through a friend of mine she told me that it smells good and i will love it well indeed she was correct about that. when im looking for a perfume or colgne i really dont like when the smell is too strong or sweet. i could say that this will be the second time that i bought a perfume for myself. the first one was mng jeans, buying this perfume was an accident cause my friend ask me to accompany her to look for a perfume and it ended we both bought one. anyway was really happy about it cause i really love the scent and now when i was roaming around and testing different kinds of perfumes i was really impress with this one and was starting to love it and now finally i bought one for myself eventhough its expensive i always tell myself that this is the fruit for all the hardworks im doing..... and i believe that i deserve one....

movies movies

well another tiring week but eventhough it was tiring i managed to watch two movies in a row... i was so happy to have some time off for myself and got time to relax and see a movie. the first movie that ive watched is sex and the city it was fun watching them especially it was great to see all the clothes they were wearing, how i wish i could just fit on them. the second movie was kung fu panda, this film taught me alot and i really like what oogway said "yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. that is why it is called the present." and " there are no accidents." its also the same as what i believe for that " things happen for a reason"
anyway im looking forward to watch again another movie or going to the mall or just having time off from work this week.

tiring

i've been working now for three weeks since i was on vacation for almost two months. when i was jobless i was really frustrated, sad and worried cause im doing nothing and was just staying home but sometimes i do go out. anyway i was really excited to find a job that i was even woking for 7 days straight but now this coming june ill fix my schedule and just work for 5 or 6 days ill give myself a day or two off from work. hay my job is really tiring not just physically but also mentally and emotionally but i could say that at the same time its also fun cause im learning alot of things. have to go back to work again.

my cupcakes

it was a long overdue for me to post these cause i got busy with my work and was really tired but here it is my cupcakes. well it turned out to be good and i was happy cause i still know how to do it. actually when i was home i never really cook but now im slowly learning. i realized that if you really want to do something and really persistent about it you can actually do it and come up with a great outcome so for me its never to late to learn and do some experiments..... how i wish my family could taste it but i know soon they will.....

happy anniversary

my parents and andres

happy 32nd wedding anniversary to my parents!!!!
i love you so much!

black bottom cupcakes

i was supposed to bake cupcakes today but unfortunately i forgot to buy cream cheese so ill just do it tomorrow. i am a graduate of hotel and restaurant management but im the person who doenst know how to cook since in our house theres someone who will cook our food or if not my sister or my mom will do the cooking. but now i dont have a choice i have to cook my own food. anyway i started baking this cupcake last year and i was really happy cause it was my first time to bake on my own and it turned out to be really good so i will try again tomorrow if i could still make a really good cupcakes since its been awhile. heres the recipe for the black bottom cupcakes, this is not my own recipe since i just got it from the internet. enjoy!

Ingredients

For the filling
8 ounces cream cheese, regular or reduced fat, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

For the cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup unflavored vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

MAKE THE FILLING

1. Beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the chopped chocolate pieces. Set aside.

MAKE THE CUPCAKES

1. Adjust the rack to the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 12-cup muffin tin, or line the tin with paper muffin cups.
2. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients, stirring until just smooth. Stir any longer and you will over mix the batter and end up with less-than-tender cupcakes.
4. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Spoon a few tablespoons of the filling into the center of each cupcake, dividing the filling evenly. This will fill the cups almost completely, which is fine.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are slightly golden brown and the cupcakes feel springy when gently pressed. These moist treats will keep well unrefrigerated for 2 to 3 days if stored in an airtight container.

work work work....

im working again tonight....im happy i have work again for almost 2 months i was jobless and i was really frustrated and worried about it but now i dont know what to feel cause im torn between two jobs. i dont know what to do with it, i want my old job cause im already used to it since i was doing it for several months the other one is im still adjusting to it. hay di ko alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko without hurting anybody. i already made friends with my new job and they are really nice to me and willing to help me with my problems but i dont like the job and the other one is i like the job but i already have doubts with my employer. is there any way i will not hurt anybody and still remain friends with them, hay i really dont know what to do...... well ill just see what will happen. thats it for now i still have to prepare my things and fix my room before going to work.

big boy

andres with his cousin julia

this is my nephew andres and i really miss him so much how i wish im there to see him grow up. he is now a big boy, when i left he was still a baby. its really amazing how they grow up fast sometimes you just wish they stay like that but of course its not like that. anyway these are some of his pictures that my sister send to me.

letting go....

saying goodbye and to let go are easy to say but the hardest thing to do. I learned that things change, people change, and it doesn't mean you forget the past or try to cover it up. It simply means that you move on, and treasure the memories. Good-byes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost and what you’ve taken for granted. Sometimes you have to let go of someone to see if there’s anything there to hold on to. You know its love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you're not part of their happiness.

You never realize how much you love someone until they're gone. You never realize that, yes, once their love surrounded you but now, what do you have? Memories. Why does love hurt so much, when it's supposed to be a good thing? Why do we dwell on the past, when the future is what matters? It's something that I guess can't be helped but, maybe it's harder for you then it is for someone else. the scent of a cologne, a song on the radio, a movie, or a single word, these are things that bring back those memories. But you can't hide from these things, because, they're there and no matter how hard you try to, they'll always be there. Even when you have moved on to the future, and things don't trigger the memories as much as before, they still do. You can't forget someone you've loved, you may want to, but you can't. Love cannot be forgotten, no matter how hard we try, and how much we think it will ease the pain, it will always be there, forever.

goodbye te cel

this morning i got a called from my sister and she told me the bad news that ate cecile passed away already and while talking to her i received a text. i feel sad but in a way felt relieved that her suffering came to an end after one year battle with cancer. i really cannot say the pain that her two kids are going through right now but i wish and pray that they can make it through. dont worry about them we will do our best and we will look after them. we love you so much and we will surely miss you..... may you rest in peace and have a wonderful journey in the after life.

whats your favorite flower?

FLOWER MEANINGS

Asters
There are over 600 species of asters, the most popular being the Monte Casino. Ancient societies believed that the odor of its leaves, when burnt, drove away serpents. While this might not be as applicable today, perhaps its connotation is still relevant: Giving asters means, "I am not sure whether you have been faithful to me". Be careful who you send asters to!
Meanings: charming, patience

Bells of Ireland
Although the name suggests these flowers come from Ireland, they originated in western Asia. Bells of Ireland have a spicy/peppery scent and are part of the mint family. They stand for good luck.
Meanings: good luck, whimsy

Carnations
Turn of the century dandies would not leave the house without a white or red carnation in the buttonhole of their suit. With the end of this tradition and the fact that carnations are so easily cultivated and grown, the flower has lost some of its popularity. However, carnations are not only beautiful and long lasting flowers, they also send a message: When you receive a red carnation bouquet, it means, "My heart aches for you" and when you receive white carnations the sender is saying: "I am still available."
Meanings: fascination, devoted Love

Chrysanthemum
Imagine, chrysanthemums have been cultivated in Chinese gardens for almost 3000 years! The name chrysanthemum comes from the Greek chrysos (gold) and anthos (flower). Today some of the meanings associated with this flower are: innocence, cheerfulness and loyal love.
Meanings: cheerfulness, innocence

Dahlias
The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico and this is also its birthplace. An old Aztec document states that the Aztecs used dahlias as a treatment for epilepsy. Only in the 19th century did the flower come to Europe where it was bred and cultivated into today's varieties.
Meanings: dignity, elegance

Iris
Did you know that there are so many different varieties of iris that they can be grown wild year round, in water and on land? Iris was most significant in history as the emblem of France -- Fleur-de-Lis -- established in the 11th century by the king of France. Today, it is the state flower of Tennessee and its meanings are faith, hope and wisdom.
Meanings: faith, hope, wisdom

Lilies
Lilies have been associated with many ancient myths. They are mentioned in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, and symbolize chastity and virtue. Even today, lilies are associated with purity and faith.
Meanings: purity, faith
Peruvian lilies or alstroemeria are named after the Swedish botanist Baron Klas von Alstroemer. He brought the flower seeds back from a trip to South America in the 18th century.
Meanings: friendship, devotion
Calla lilies were first imported from South Africa to America in the mid-nineteenth century. The waxy white blooms and spearheaded leaves of the calla lily stand for radiant beauty and sophistication.
Meanings: sophistication, beauty

Lisianthus
Lisianthus may sound like a Latin name, but it is one of several common names associated with this plant. It is also referred to as Prairie Gentian, Prairie Rose or Texas Bluebell. The flowers existing today are derived from an American wildflower that is native to prairies ranging from Colorado to Nebraska and down to Texas.
Meanings: outgoing, thoughts

Orchids
During the 19th Century, orchids were widely collected. With nearly 25,000 varieties, some orchids are among the most exquisite and expensive flowers available. In antiquity, orchids were correlated with love and fertility. It was common knowledge that they would protect against diseases. Given as a gift they stand for preciousness and seduction.
Meanings: seduction, preciousness

Snapdragons
Snapdragons are an old decorative flower, widely used by the Romans. From its origin in southern Spain the cultivated form was spread throughout the whole Roman Empire. Nowadays remnants of this original population which all belong to the species Antirrhinum majus are found among Roman remains like temples in southern France, Malta, and Italy. The flower, also called "gracious lady" stands for deception.
Meanings: desire, strength

Roses
With their far-reaching popularity, roses are the queens of flowers. After buttercup, the roses are the second oldest variety of flowers on the planet. Biologists can trace roses back some 200 million years! Although there is a huge number of meanings and symbols associated with roses, the most common of course is love, which originated in Greek mythology. When Aphrodite cried about the death of her lover Adonis, she had red "Adonis Roses" grown with his blood, - thus red roses are the symbol of never-ending love. Important to mention are the roses' thorns, of which we all probably have some painful memory. Symbolically, love can be painful and full of suffering when not treated carefully.
Red roses: I love you, unconscious beautyWhite roses: spiritual love, purityYellow roses: joy, gladnessOrange roses: fascinated, enthusiasticPink roses: grace, gentility

Tulips
Originally from Persia, tulips were introduced to Western Europe and the Netherlands in the 17th century. When growers started to hybridize the flower, they found ways of making it even more decorative. Hybrids of the flower were a scarcity at the time and a symbol of high status. Soon tulips became very popular as a trading product and bulbs were traded at the highest prices. The months of late 1636 to early 1637 would make history in the Netherlands as "Tulipmania". A bed of tulips was worth up to $5,000, the value of a small house in Amsterdam. The bulbs became currency, and their value was quoted at the stock market.
Meanings: perfect lover, fame

Sunflowers
Sunflowers turn their heads toward the sun and this how they got their common name. They originated in Central and South America. Sunflowers are not only pretty to look at but sunflower seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E - all important to the nutritional quality of your diet. Wait! That doesn't mean you're supposed to eat the seeds out of your sunflower bouquet.
Meanings: adoration, sunshine

my favorite flower

forget me not flower

i really dont know whats my favorite flower,i like roses but not the red ones i prefer white ones or other colors like pink, yellow, blue etc.... i really dont know why i dont like it maybe because its too common for me.

as i was thinking and browsing the net giving flowers have different meanings and not only the flowers but also its color. so as i was looking at different kinds of flowers, carnations caught my attention and also a flower that is called forget me not, and this time i like the red carnations as well as the different colors of it. carnations are not only beautiful but also long lasting flowers. when giving carnations it also send a message like:

Carnation (in general) Bonds of affection; health and energy; fascination; woman love
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
Carnation (red) - My heart aches for you; admiration
Carnation (solid color) -Yes
Carnation (striped)- No; refusal; sorry I can't be with you; wish I could be with you
Carnation (white) -Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift
Carnation (yellow) - Rejection; disdain

but for me it doesnt matter as long as i know the real meaning of the person sending it.

books again

these are the books which i fell in love with as usually its a children's book =)

the first book is loving and accepting a person for who they really are.

the second book is about challenges, change and embarking a new stage of life. it also describes up times, down times, waiting times and stressful times of life.

love.....

while surfing the net i read this quote and it caught my attention and decided to post it...... well i just hope kung gaano kadali sabihin ganon di kadaling gawin =) =(


What to Do When Your Love's Left You (or the universe has otherwise brought you grief)

1. Honor your enemies. It is they who make you strong and wise. (But see #4.)

2. Define your own reality. Let no one tell you what to think, how to act, nor how you are supposed to feel.

3. The heart cannot be broken. Only the barriers that protect the heart from the pain of life can be broken. Although never sought, heartache can be seen as a deep opening of the heart.

4. Do not be kind. Honor the love you shared; be decent in all your actions, but recognize that in these circumstances, kindness is a lie.

5. Cut all energetic bonds between you. They can be used to manipulate you and hurt you further. If there is to be reconciliation, let it be from new material, not the re-engagement of the previous energies.

6. Think of yourself first for one full year; beginning right now.

7. Let go. Give up. Die. (But don't really kill yourself, please!) The earth will recycle you. Lay down on her and pour your pain into her. Envision yourself as a dead body. Let yourself be eaten by the beetles and worms and excreted as manure for the plants which are eaten by people like you. It all goes round, so let go. Let go of blame. Let go of shame. Let go of guilt.

8. Smile. Even if you don't feel like it. Smiling--the actual tightening of the muscles involved in making a smile--causes the release of feel-good chemicals (endorphins) in the brain. When in pain, remember, smiling is more effective than drink or drugs.

co-workers

these are my friends from my previous work,

snow

here's some of my pictures when we went to play with snow. it was really fun and its actually my first time to see and touch the snow. how i wish my nephew is here to see and play with im sure he will enjoy it.

im back

well im back from my vacation in los angeles, just stayed there for 9 days and was back again to sacramento. i was happy to see my relatives there especially my cousin who is ill, her looks is now very different from the last time i saw her. its so sad to see people who is very healthy dati and now you see them like that but we cant do anything about it and just accept it. i really believe that things happen for a reason eventhough we dont want it or we keep on preventing it to happen it will still happen cause there will be a reason behind that. as for me im miles away from my family and i didnt plan this or even think about it dati but it happened. di ko akalain na malalayo ako sa family ko and i didnt think i will survive but i am surviving. i know GOD have reasons why these things happen so you just have to trust HIM and dont forget to pray always and ask for His guidance.

my dad's 60th birthday

yesterday march 7 was the 60th birthday of my dad, my mom will also turn 60 on the 22nd of this month so they decided to go to baguio to celebrate with them was also my lolo and uncle. i just hope they had fun there cause they really deserve a break from their work. actually every year my parents usually goes there for vacation cause the weather in baguio is really different form manila and my dad really likes the cold weather there especially during summer time.

to my mom and dad happy happy happy birthday!!!!

going to los angeles

ill be going to los angeles this friday to visit my family there especially my cousin who is ill. im also taking advantage of my vacation cause when i get back to work there will be no time for me to go there . from where im staying its really far from LA. i just hope and pray everything will be okay when i go there as well as when i come back.

my favorite children's book

these are the two of my favorite books, yes its a childrens book but as i read it i feel in love with it and i guess with these books it says it all about love. so when i go to a bookstore i will definetely go to there children section and check the books there. i really enjoy reading these kind of books cause its just short but yet it has a very meaningful message.

barkada

i took up hotel and restaurant management when i was in college and here are my friends. hope to see you guys soon.... i miss you all!!!

first haircut

the first haircut of andres, pinakalbo ng sister ko cause his hair is really manipis like my sister. my sister was really excited about this cause its the first haircut of her son and looking at it was really fun and this will be memorable especially to my sister as well as to andres eventhough he still didnt care at this age but eventually when he grows old he will see this and will be a remembrance of him growing up.

first birthday of andres

september 2, 2006 was the first birthday of andres luis vera mirabueno as usual i wasnt there to witness and celebrate it but i know all the guests had fun and enjoyed it. i was never a fan of barney but i cant do anything about it cause andres likes and loves so thats why the theme of his party was barney and it turned out to be really nice . my sister really took her time for this day and made all the planning lagi naman she should be a party coordinator as well as a wedding coordinator cause she loves doing this. she was the one who made the preparations for her own wedding as well as our titas wedding. good job sis!!! happy birthday andres!

tita odette's wedding

these are the pictures of the wedding of my tita odette's wedding, how i wish i was there to celebrate it i was supposed to be a bridesmaid then but of course i wasnt able to come cause i was in the states. anyway i know they enjoyed that moment and im happy for them cause at last they had there church wedding and almost all my family was there to be with them and to witnessed it. to ate ods and kuya bon congratulations and best wishes!!!!

amanpulo

sunset

sunrise

this is the place i want to go and explore i dont know why but i really want to see this place maybe because im really curious what it looks like. anyway i promised somebody that we'll see this place together i just hope di niya makalimutan yun.... but for now i have to save first =)

my favorite animal

i really like and love dolphins i dont know why and how it started..... when i see dolphins it makes me calm and happy, i like watching them and hope that i could swim with them but the sad part is i don't know how =(

how i wish i could have one =)

places i've been

these are the pictures of the different places i've been, its just sad we were not complete =(

my sister and her family wasn't able to come with us wala tuloy ako kasama mag ride when we went to disneyland but i still had fun cause its my first time to go there and of course im with my family. it was a great experienced to see and explore these places cause i really like to travel. i just hope i could travel more and soon tour around the world =)

our little angel

this is an additional member of our family our little angel ANDRES. how i wish i was there to see him growing up i left when he was just 8 months old so i really didnt get the chance to really play with him =( but im glad my sister send me copies of his pictures and also post pictures of him in her blog.