Jesus Loves Me

Here's an oldie but goodie. Do you remember singing this is in Sabbath/Sunday school?

Friday Quotes 21

Almost every sinful action ever committed

can be traced back to a selfish motive.

It is a trait we hate in other people

but justify in ourselves.

-The Love Dare

Friday Photo Flashback

LCC High school 1977

(Seated from Left: Luisa, Mariza, MsRay)

(Standing from Left: Victoria, Arlene, Carolyn)

Picture taken at the roof deck of La Consolacion College, Bacolod City with my friends. We were in first year high school.

Magic Island

Activities on a typical afternoon at Magic Island, Honolulu, Hawaii.

The "Dancing Inmates" Do It Again

The dancing inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security jail in Cebu, Philippines became popular worldwide when a YouTube video of them dancing to Micheal Jackson's Thriller hit the internet in 2007. Time Magazine's December 19, 2007 issue ranked the inmates' Thriller video as 5th in its Top 10 List of Most Popular Viral Videos.

Several of their dance performances can now be seen on YouTube, the recent of which is their version of "The Drill" (from This Is It) with Micheal Jackson's long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid.

Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle

Dr. Gary E. Fraser, researcher of the Adventist Health Studies, said that a healthy lifestyle can add up to 10 years to a person's life. When one chooses to be a 1.) vegetarian, 2.) maintain a medium body mass index, 3.) eat nuts with some regularity, 4.) do not smoke, and 5.) get regular exercise, he adds a total of 10 years to his life. Each of these five healthy practices represents about 2 extra years.

Today, where heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity are a growing problem, people need to re-examine their lifestyle.

Remember the saying, "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are" ? A trim physique is one manifestation that a person has a healthy lifestyle and vice-versa. Being fit does not only make one live longer because he is physically healthy, but also because it increases one's self-esteem and thus, makes a person happier. This is one of the reasons why weight loss products are in demand in the market.

Starting today, let us choose to lead a healthier and cleaner life starting with the food that we eat.

Fiery Skies

Sundown at Coconut Creek

January 1, 2010

(photo taken in our backyard)

Those Mighty Muscles

What do Madonna, Dara Torres and Michelle Obama have in common? Aside from being achievers in their respective field, they are physically fit as can be seen from their beautiful well-toned bodies and muscular arms. Dara and Michelle O are both in their 40's while Madge is turning 52. Yet, look at these hot mommas. They can put some younger women to shame with their well-defined muscles in those toned and lean bodies. I wonder what their secret muscle builder is.

Blue Horizons

When my cousin brought me to SeaWorld Orlando, one of the shows we enjoyed watching was Blue Horizons, a spectacular theatrical presentation of divers and aerialists, acrobatic dolphins, colorful exotic birds - blue and gold macaws, sun conures and an Andean condor.

Good News

Listen to the King's Heralds as they sing to us the good news of the soon coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

May you have a blessed Sabbath!

If you are right with God today,

you are ready if Christ should come today.

- Ellen G. White

Nobby's Piles

Nobby is a middle-aged cartoon character in the British comic, Viz, who suffers from hemorrhoids. In each episode of the comic strip, Nobby faced a series of accidents which caused pains to his hemorrhoid-afflicted butt.

Hemorrhoids, sometimes called "piles" is characterized by inflamed veins in the person's lower rectum and anus. Some of the causes include straining during bowel movements, sitting for long periods on the toilet, chronic diarrhea or constipation, pregnancy.

There are hemorrhoid treatments available to treat those who suffer from hemorrhoids. These may range from creams, suppositories, ointments to injections and surgical procedures.

Friday Photo Flashback

Back in the Philippines where I am a member of the Bar, I was active in activities of our local IBP Chapter and of the Judiciary.

This photo was taken in 1998 during the 22nd charter anniversary and induction party of the Federacion Internacional de Abogadas. The affair had a Filipiniana theme and the IBP dancers, of which I was a member, danced the La Jota Mocadena.

That's me in a traditional Maria Clara outfit. My partner, then RTC Judge Ed delos Santos, is now an Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.

Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

With so many food loaded with carbohydrates and bad fats , ready-to-cook meals, processed snack food and sugary goodies available in every corner, no wonder you can see a lot of obese people in the U.S. I am getting there. In my almost three years here, my healthy appetite for unhealthy food has made me overweight by 30 pounds.

Being overweight makes one at a higher risk for developing heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other more serious diseases. According to a research published at Vibrant Health, about two-thirds of Americans are overweight by BMI measurements (body mass index).

To have a healthier body, we need to have a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and fruits, exercise, enough sleep, and a clean lifestyle (no to booze and smoking). For those with weight problems, a weight loss dietary supplement may be of help, too.

A Gift for a Chocoholic

This yummilicious Chocolate Lover's Cake is part of Omaha Steak's Fantastic Family Feast, a Christmas gift from friends, Caroline and Doug. This 6-inch rich and moist chocolate cake has chocolate shavings on the side.

Caroline and Doug always give the BEST gift---ever! Thank you, guys!

I miss your Roy's gift card but this mouth-watering chocolate cake is a good substitute :P

Magustuhan o Maibigan

Filipino: Magustuhan o Maibigan

English: To like

Emma's Poke

Haleiwa Joe's, North Shore, Hawaii

Noong nakatira pa ako sa Hawaii, ang paborito kong pagkaing katutubong Hawaiian ay ang poke.

Ang poke ay hilaw na isda na ginawang ensalada. Ang kadalasang sangkap ay Ahi (yellow fin tuna) sashimi na binabad sa asin, shoyu (toyo), sesame oil, labuyo, lunga at gulaman (limukohu). Minsan, nilalagyan rin eto ng sibuyas at bawang.

Noong nagtanghalian ako sa Haleiwa Joe's sa North Shore, ang pulutan ko ay ang Emma's Poke na gawa sa hilaw na Ahi na binabad sa soy-sesame marinade.

Kung mahilig kayong kumain ng sashimi o hilaw na isda, tikman ninyo ang poke at magustuhan rin ninyo eto.

When I was living in Hawaii, my favorite authentic Hawaiian food is poke.

Poke is a raw fish salad. The usual ingredients are Ahi (yellow fin tuna) sashimi marinated in salt, shoyu (soy sauce), sesame oil, Hawaiian chili pepper, sesame and limukohu seaweed. Sometimes, they also add onions and garlic.

When I had lunch at Haleiwa Joe's at North Shore, I had for appetizer Emma's Poke made of raw Ahi in soy-sesame marinade.

If you like eating sashimi or raw fish, try poke and you will like it, too.

Colon Health

According to statistics published by the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the U.S. Last year, it was the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. In the Philippines, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths.

Our dietary practices affects our digestive system. A diet high in fats predisposes one to colon cancer. It is, therefore, advisable that we eat more of vegetables and high-fiber food like grains and cereal. Healthy habits like eating healthy meals, exercise, no smoking are some of the ways to keep our digestive system healthy and prevent the onset of colon cancer. For those of us whose diet consist of too much high fat, red meat but less fiber, we need to make sure that we flush out the harmful toxins that we have been accumulating in our bodies as these can cause cancerous growth. Some medical practitioners suggest colon cleansing. To learn more about it, try digest-it review and see if it's for you. Remember, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

Tiki

Tiki in mythology is a Polynesian male figure, sometimes identified as the first man. It also refers to the wooden or stone image of a Polynesian god.

Tiki inside the Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop Museum

Honolulu, Hawaii

Moai on the grounds of the Bishop Museum

Haleiwa, North Shore, HI

Skin Blemishes

It is every girl's wish to have flawless skin. As babies, we had smooth, soft and unblemished skin. However, as we grew older, our skin became prone to break outs and blemishes. Poor dietary habits, lack of proper skin care, use of strong or excessive cosmetic products can cause the clogging of our pores because of overactivity of the sebaceous glands and skin dead cells. When our pores get clogged with dead cells, blackheads and whiteheads start to appear.

Aside from our forehead, the nose is one area where blackheads are prominent. How do we get rid of blackheads on nose? Popping or extracting them by ourselves are sometimes dangerous because it can lead to infection or the formation of ugly scars. I suggest proper and regular skin care like washing of the face with warm water to open up the pores and the use of hypoallergenic facial cleanser with exfoliant. There are also dermatology clinics. If you have very bad blackheads, you can have them removed there and have your skin cleaned. They can also suggest blackhead remover or treatment for you.

Dusk at Highlands County

A lake, a sunset and my camera.... perfect combination.

These are some of the shots I took on our way to McCracken Farms at Highlands County, Florida.

Amazing Photo Effects

I love taking pictures and most of them are posted here in my blog.

I especially love the photo effects on the pictures I post online and so I am always in search for websites where I can transform a simple picture into something unique, creative and eye-catching.

This morning, I found a fantastic website where I can create different artistic photo effects. And take note, they are for free! The website has over a hundred photo effects available and they make new designs everyday. Therefore, you will never run out of creative stuff from which to choose from.

Whether you are looking for online funny photo effects, a scenic background, retro or contempory design, or you want to create funny photo designs, or just about any design you can think of, the website is right for you.

The unique photos you are seeing in this page were all done using the designs from picjoke.com, the website I am talking about. I had fun choosing from among the different unique photo effects available today.

If you want to come up with impressive photos, or you want people to notice even a simple shot, you need to have some creativity with the use of photo effects. Want to make funny photo designs? You know where to look for.

As I have mentioned before - the website has new photo effects available everyday.

So, have fun with your camera, make creative photo effects and enjoy sharing them with your friends.