See and learn how to sketch…

Isn’t it great to see an actual portrait…more so if it is yours or of someone you know…. let me show you how an actual sketching is done…check it out…i tell you…you shouldn’t miss it for the world…simply click on the image below to see how it was drawn…enjoy learning…

Add comment April 26th, 2007

How your brain copes from a traumatic event

Scientists have studied how our brains process tragedy — and they think dreams may play a role.  This conclusion was derived from the experiences of the people recovering from the 9/11 event .

They found out that the more people watch the TV coverage  of the planes crashing as the two towers fall, the more they are inclined to get nightmares.  And the longer time they need to adjust and cope up.  But here is the funny twist, the more you keep on talking about the event, the faster you recover from the experience.  Well, this is explained with the fact that one gets to release traumatic emotion while talking about it.

So here is the lesson: If for example, one night, you had a terrible sexual partner.  To move on from the experience, stop watching hardcore porn for a while and just start talking to people about how bad he/she is in bed.  And soon you’ll see yourself fully-recovered and as if nothing happened. LOL. ^_^

Add comment April 25th, 2007

Earn while you sit back and blog…

Who wouldn’t want to earn money on their leisure time? NO ONE!!!

Did you know that you can get paid while simply posting your day-to-day bluffs on your blog?

I have a simple tip to give you. Monetize your blogs and websites by signing up for Adsense. What is Adsense? These are the tiny advertisements you see on the internet. These are ads paid for by publishers in order to market their site or have internet users see their ad or site.

First thing you have to do is setup your blog or website, if you don’t have one yet. If you already have one…you can proceed to sign up for an Adsense account. (Note: It is important that you state your real identity, address, and contact nos. at your Adsense account to make sure you receive your payment) Upon getting your personal Adsense account…you simply have to put on your blog or website the Adsense code that will be given to you. And the code will run by itself and earn money for you while you sit back and do nothing but blog.

That easy!!! Click here to sign up now.

Add comment April 24th, 2007

WANTED: Male Shih Tzu for my Sexy

My shih tzu baby (name: Sexy) who appears at the header of this site is about to have her second heat next month (May) and I need a male shih tzu that will do stud services for my baby…preferably somewhere near Marikina and from a good breed line (must have papers!)

It would be great if he has previous experience so there would be no need for shooters…coz my Sexy is a virgin and I don’t want her first to be hard for her

Please please..if you are interested or know of someone who is interested, contact me! (Christine: 0917-4216701)

P.S.: I intend to pay for the service than puppy sharing

Add comment April 24th, 2007

The Facts on Fats

—————————————————————————————————————————- DISCLAIMER: Please know that I didn’t write this article and it is an exact copy of the article Frances Largeman, R.D. wrote for Discovery Health. And I am posting it here in tribute of Kuya Gabby…a dear friend who is just a major-OC on fats, diet, and gym.
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Saturated, monounsaturated, trans and poly. Are you confused yet? You may be even if you’ve been keeping up on what types of fat to eat and which to shun. By now you’ve probably heard of stealthy trans-fats. If they’re not on the “Nutrition Facts” panel yet, they’re soon to arrive.Trans-fats are sinister because like saturated fat, they raise total cholesterol and LDL, the “bad” cholesterol levels. Trans-fats lower levels of beneficial, HDL cholesterol in the body. Also, consumption of trans-fats may inhibit the absorption of healthy fats that are necessary for the growth and functioning of vital organs. Though much has been made about the dangers of trans-fats, experts caution that those warnings shouldn’t overshadow the potentially disastrous effects of saturated fats. Medical expert Dr. Andrea Pennington states that saturated fats “…increase your cholesterol levels, which can lead to clogged arteries, heart attacks, strokes and obesity.”

Before we go any further, let’s take a closer look at the different types of fats:

• Monounsaturated: These “good” fats are found mainly in plant sources, like nuts, avocados and olive, peanut and canola oils. They are liquid at room temperature.
• Polyunsaturated: These fats, which include the healthy omega-3 fatty acids, are also found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats are either liquid or soft at room temperature. Essential fatty acids — alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid — are also in the polyunsaturated group. These fats, which we need to get from the foods we eat, are necessary for the creation of cell walls and hormones in the body.
• Saturated: These fats are found mostly in animal products. Red meat, poultry, cheese, butter and other dairy products are the main sources. Some plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated. These fats are solid at room temperature.
• Trans-: This type of fat is formed when unsaturated vegetable oils are hydrogenated (or partially hydrogenated) to form solid, more stable fats. Hydrogen atoms are actually added to the oils. Trans-fats include margarine and shortening and are found in everything from crackers, cookies, doughnuts, frozen pie crusts, deep-fried foods, and foods with chocolate coatings.

Butter vs. Margarine
This debate has raged on for years. If you’re looking for a healthy morning spread, avoid stick margarine. Choose a light, soft margarine or butter substitute that says “trans-fat free” on the package. Butter lovers should use it sparingly to cut down on saturated fat.

Trimming the Fat

• Keep your total fat intake to around 30 percent of your total calorie intake
• Limit saturated fat intake to no more than 7 to 10 percent of your intake
• Get about 10 to 15 percent of total calories from monounsaturated fats
• About 10 percent of calories should come from polyunsaturated fats

For an individual eating 2,000 calories a day this translates to 66 grams of total fat and no more than 16 to 22 grams of saturated fat per day. Though the Nutrition Facts label won’t be listing trans fats until January 2006, it’s best to steer clear from foods containing them.

What’s the bottom line? At 9 calories per gram, fats are our most caloric energy source, so we need to keep track of how much we’re eating, no matter what type. Still, you’ll improve your health greatly by eating more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids. Make an effort to cut back on saturated fats and try to avoid trans-fats.

How can you scout the supermarket aisles for products with trans-fats since they’re not yet on food labels? Look for the words “hydrogenated” and “partially hydrogenated” and steer clear of these products.

Add comment April 24th, 2007

Ateneo Law Admission Test Result

This is the official Ateneo Law Admission Test Result issued last April 20, 2007 by the Ateneo Professional School’s Admission Committee

Add comment April 22nd, 2007

The Cruel World of Law

I finally decided to take the plunge on my fate for law school last December 2006. And that decision changed my life in so many ways. I felt that law school was for me. Last December, I took the UP LAE (sadly, I didn’t pass). Barely a week after UP LAE, a friend invited me to try Ateneo Law, which I declined because I know that I can’t afford it anyway. I will be sending myself to Law school if ever and I know I can’t manage to pay 60K per semester from what I am earning. But I tried the exam anyways…

During the submission of requirements for application, I had to get some recommendation letters from some old professors. Surprisingly, I managed to get all the requirements in one day, after I decided to proceed with my application. However, when I was supposed to finally submit my requirements, the weather didn’t cooperate, I think this was the time of typhoon Reming…I had 3 failed attempts in submitting my requirements at the Ateneo Professional School office at Rockwell. At my last attempt, the office was still close, I asked a friend a favor of submitting my requirements for me. And that’s how I managed to accomplish my requirements.

Then near comes my exam date. My mom got badly ill. She had to be operated for a suspected malignant cancer on her breast. Such a perfect timing to prepare for a law entrance exam with a peaceful mind, an exam that shall serve as a defining moment to a supposed dream career! (sarcastic, of course!) And I earnestly prayed to God, at that time, to help my mom. Even if it will have to take my chance for Law school. Just make my mom well. I was not sure how to go or if I should even go to the exam since my mom’s schedule for operation was pending at that time and might be scheduled at exactly the same date of my exam. But then again..that day passed by and what a relief…exam is done!

So all I had to do was to wait….wait for the next day to worry about…the release of admission test results. April 1, 2007 (April Fool’s Day!!! Bad Ateneo…Bad!). And yes..I was fooled… I was pissed off with the bad joke. Comes April 1, I checked the net for the test results…hoping it was published online so as not to waste time and money going back and forth to Rockwell, just to check on a sheet of paper and go home again…either too happy or too sad! And thanks to Google, the results were there. I found it at the website of the Fraternal Order of Utopia (I think it’s a fraternity/brotherhood of Law students across the country). And when I went on looking for my name..it wasn’t there…checked it 2 times…3 times…and my name isn’t really there.

I had to take a deep breath and tell myself, “the heck…prayer was answered, my mom got well, that’s the prize I raised, that’s the prize I get!” So live for the next day…work…business…love life…family life…what else can I ask for? Becoming a lawyer is just a bonus anyways…I am already a degree holder…there’s nothing else I can ask for!” So I started to accept things the way they are and the fact that maybe law school is not for me. When suddenly, a friend ask me why not try an appeal…he told me that there’s no harm trying and that I shouldn’t leave everything to fate alone…we make our lives. So I decided to browse over the Ateneo website to check for the process for appeal, then I saw the link for the admission results again. I was thinking whether to click the link, check it again, and I might end up just missing out on my name from the list…or to click the link, and get hurt again with the truth that my name is just really not in the list. Well, I guess I am a masochist! I clicked the link and checked for the people on the list whom I know..some old friends…old classmates…so I scrolled down and saw another page saying “Admission Results”..for a while, I told myself that whoever made that site or posted the results was stupid to post a duplicate copy of the result…double the pain for non-passers…I read on and saw a list of passers subject to interview…i was in a shock, surprise, terror, worry, gladness, sadness, and all emotions I could think of…I didn’t know what to feel…and I went thru the list and found my name there…whew!!!

I broke down in tears for not knowing what to feel at that time…but one thing is for sure…I feel so stupid not being able to check on that earlier and wasting my time thinking, worrying, convincing myself, and all…and then I realized…maybe that’s what the April 1 date is for…April FOOL’s Day…but that didn’t end my pain…since I was subject to interview…

I am scheduled for interview last April 16 (6-9 pm)…I was there ahead of time…there were three interviewers…and with the so much luck in my pocket (sarcastic!)..I got the only terror among the three interviewers…while waiting outside for my turn…I kept thinking of the questions that could possible be asked…at least the basic ones…What is law? Why do you want to become a lawyer? Why choose Ateneo Law? etc. But I can’t seem to give myself an answer as to why I want to become a lawyer…kept thinking…but I really don’t know why!

My terror interviewer is way too late for the scheduled time…he arrived 7:30pm and still had the guts to delay starting with the interview because of a certain phone call which lasted for around 10-15 minutes. We started with the interview at around 8pm. I was fourth in line and each one lasted a minimum of 15 minutes. And finally, it is my turn. I plan to shake his hand upon entering the room, greet him good evening, and introduce myself before answering the question, then answer the question and exit. But nothing from my plans happened, except “I entered the room and exit the room”. When I entered the room, he was reading my files so I wasn’t able to shake his hands and I didn’t have the guts to greet him good evening because he looked so terrifying, serious, and not greet-able. So I sat down and waited for him to punch me with his questions. While he… reads my files…checked my transcript of records…checked each subject I took and each grade I got…then faced me and said…”Have any children?” ….can’t laugh…can’t get mad…just answered “No” then smiled. Then he went on asking my family background…my father’s job and my mom’s…asked if I was an honor back then in college…then there was a point I mentioned about taking a previous exam at UP Law…but didn’t make it…to my surprise, there was a question in the application form “Have you ever been rejected to any other law school?” and I checked No. This was so because a friend told me to check NO since there’s a difference between rejected as in dropped-off or kicked-out versus rejected as in never admitted. And so I checked No> Only to realize now that our understanding of the question was completely wrong. He made some markings and I was terrified…I told him my side and he proceeds asking if I’ll continue working if ever I get to go to law school. I answered “yes” and he said it would be hard and that I might want to re-think my decision..consider other law schools or other options. He even mentioned that scholarship grants in Ateneo (a monetary institution, according to him) is barely given unless you are a gifted child or have some special relationship with the Jesuits. Then he asked me what will I do if ever he will never have to see me back to the Ateneo law..I said I’ll be back next year..then he said..”What if I never, as in never, really see you back to Ateneo ever again?”. Then he ended with saying I must really re-think and reconsider other options or chances for my career and that good luck, god bless,and may I finally achieve my lifelong goals and dreams in life.

My interview lasted for at most 5 minutes. No questions as to why law…what is law…why ateneo? And I didn’t know what to feel (for the Nth time). I didn’t know if my interview was short good or short bad??? Would my mistake at the application form trigger a thought that I was lying and shouldn’t be accepted? Or did my transcript of record do the talking for me? THE HELL I DON’T KNOW!!! I didn’t know until April 20, release of interview results…and the freaking answer is ……it was damn short good! I did pass…scheduled for enrollment on May 4, 2007. But that’s not yet the end of the story…it’s just the beginning…of more cycles of worries…relief…worries…and I have reasons to believe there are more of these to come…

10 comments April 21st, 2007

Loveless??? Beat the Kissing Ecstacy with a Chocolate…

“There is no doubt that chocolate beats kissing hands down when it comes to providing a long-lasting body and brain buzz.” (BBC News)

Hate to admit it, but science shows that even the most passionate kisser is four times hands down with a simple chocolate bar. And this all because of the phenylethylamine (a substance chocolates contain) which can raise levels of endorphins, the pleasure-giving substances, in the brain.

There was a recent test conducted on a couple both aged 20 years old. There were electrodes attached to their scalp to monitor brain activity plus they wore heart monitors to track heart beat for excitement and other reactions. They were asked to first eat a dark chocolate and then asked to kiss. Everyone was surprised when they found out that the chocolate won over the long passionate kiss!

Kissing set the initial bar on heart pounding but the effect did not last as long as that seen with the chocolate. Chocolate increased the heart rates from a resting rate of about 60 beats per minute to 140.

The study also found that as the chocolate started melting, all regions of the brain received a boost far more intense and longer lasting than the excitement seen with kissing.

The test used a new 60% cocoa dark chocolate from Cadbury. So for those out there without somebody to love and kiss with…I suggest you grab a chocolate bar and stay happy as in love.

Add comment April 19th, 2007

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!

This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.

But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit.

It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassiu! m and ma gnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in “The New England Journal of Medicine, ‘eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe…polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit.

Add comment April 18th, 2007

What your zodiac sign tells about you…

VIRGO - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the
last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you
ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only.

SCORPIO - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent. Loves to joke. Very Good sense of humor.
Energetic. Predict future. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want.
Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative.
Romantic. Caring.

LIBRA - The Lame One
Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and
sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet!
however not the kind of person you wanna mess with … u might end up
crying…

ARIES - The Liar
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny. Excellent
kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, Addictive. Loud.

AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in
long-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Will exceed
your expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out.

GEMINI - Irresistible
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners Very Good in the you know
where… Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Trustworthy.
Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out.
Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE.

LEO - The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to have fun.
Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Unpredictable. Outgoing.
Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long
relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when
found.

CANCER - The Cutie
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. Love is one of a kind. Very
romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative.
Extremely random and proud of it. Freak. Spontaneous. Great telling
stories. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes down to
it. Someone you should hold on to.

PISCES - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the last
word. Good to find, hard to keep. Fun to be around.Extremely weird but in
a good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always gets what he or she
wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet.

CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.
Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets
what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to own Gemini’s in sports. Extremely
fun. Loves to joke. Smart.

TAURUS - The Tramp
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight
for what they want. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of
need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. One of a
kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth!

SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves being in
long relationships. So much love to give.
Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone They
meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique
appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in the you know
where..!!! Not the kind of person you wanna mess with- you might end up crying.

Add comment April 16th, 2007