Atelier sa San Jose

Last 2012, i was with the team of Rotarians from RC Canterbury doing mission in the whole of Antique.  One of the places i went to is the Antique Atelier proudly managed by the group of Persons with Disabilities co-funded by the Local Government Unit.  Quality wise their products are really good.

Here are a few pics:

here's what i got

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Cattleya

Out of the blue i was told to go look for a cattleya blue to gift on a birthday.  What the hell is cattleya?  hahahahaa googled first before i went my way.  It's supposed to be somewhere in San Dionisio barangay Granada, Bacolod City.  We had to do 3 u-turns and a few stops to ask where we can find it.  Finally found it just along the highway.  How could we have been so blind to missed it? ;)  But then quite small entrance they have.  The place we were looking for was Rosario but the sign on the gate states otherwise.  Yun pala shortcut ng del Rosario na apelyido ng may-ari.ü

very small entrance

hidden sign

huge Balete tree by the entrance

sun seeping through Balete tree

vanda

cattleya P500 (purple) and mokara P250 (orange-yellow) that we bought

caretaker

about to bloom

This is the widest orchid garden i've ever seen this lifetime.  I was so excited going around and checking it out.  Cattleyas supposed to bloom throughout the year but we have had to look harder before we found one that is in full bloom.  It would have been a different view when every pot was with flowers.;)

It's worth going back there next chance for someone's birthday to gift.

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Haba ng Hair

I'm a proud Human Heart Nature dealer and I was really looking forward to last Saturday's, Magalogue Turnover of Human Heart Nature but when i came in the afternoon,most of the new products were all sold out ;( what a pity!  Good thing there was a cake and a fresh brewed coffee that helped me wait with patience for the queue was sooo long also.
Anyway, this time i bought the Hair Serum, feminine wash, and a Hair Mask.  I will write about my review on hair mask ;)

It was a weekend and i plan to pamper my hair on a Sunday.  Anyway, while watching Dr. Zhivago i had it on and wrapped on a hot towel for 30minutes.  I just simply love the jasmine scent.  I don't know every time i smell jasmine i think of India.ü

it didn't get the so smooth result that i expected (maybe my hair is kinda really dry ;( ) but smelling the jasmine throughout the 30minute was heavenly enough. ;)  For sure will do it again next weekend. 


For the prize and for the scent and for the result i would say it's worth it.  I will give it 4 stars.ü



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Pinay Beauty

last night, i signed up as one of the dealers of Human Heart Nature at their Bacolod City branch.  Closing time is 6pm and i hurriedly went up quarter to 6. ;)) they have a 2 nice and accommodating staff who helped me with starter's kit.  I signed up for the cheapest P799 which comes with 10 magalogues and 10 fliers along with bestselling products worth P799 and i bought some extra not part of the package as i wanted to use it myself.  I had so much fun shopping and found the products cool.  been looking for one organic, natural, and harmful chemical free beauty products since i saw this picture:

and i found Human Heart Nature just the way i want plus it can be another source of extra income for me. ;)

Went home excited to try out the new products and i love the smell and feel of this chamomile feminine wash:

and then i tried this balancing facial wash which is nice because it has bits which is good for facial massage at the same time applying it. ;)

lately, i'm using Eskinol's toner but since i found one at the store, i tried it too.  i like the smell and it does not irritate the face that much so i guess i'm sticking to this from now onü:

lasrt thing to try for the night was the sunflower oil and i found out can put a bit of it on the hair too.  sometimes after hair drying, it's good to apply something for the hair to shine and will try it next time.  what i did was put it in my face and underarm because it can lighten up your underarm it says in the label.  

what i noticed is matipid sya kasi konting patak lang is more than enough to cover my face, neck, and underarm. then my face looked better the morning i woke up. ;)  so i believe for younger looking skin it's not just the food that we take and exercise but the things that we apply too.  

let's go organic, natural and chemical-free! be Pinay. be beautiful and it's proudly Philippine made. 

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Foods to Lose Weight

Last week someone i know told me: "Reb, katambok na gid sa imo subong; indi ka man amo na dati." ;) And so i was reminded to mind my health and my lifestyle. I rarely eat breads unless it's made of wheat flour, i eat red rice, i try to avoid as much as meats and prefers veggies and fruits. I drink black coffee because i was told it's the right way to drink it; without any thing on it. I follow Bo Sanchez' morning power drink - that is slicing, squeezing 28 pieces and drinking pure calamanci juice. It has in deed done great wonders to me. It regulated my once or twice a year monthly period. So i intend to continue that. I walk whenever i can and i do sit-ups once in a while. And still........i never went down 60kilos! ;( Just this weekend i started with minimal or no-rice meals. Let's see if it will make any difference. And then this morning i came across this article:

Proper diet means eating the right portion of appropriate types of food on the proper time. Sounds complicated? I don’t think so. All you need to do is choose foods that are low in cholesterol and calories but high in vitamins and fiber, and eat reasonable portions in the right time. Combine this with exercise and you are on your way to a leaner you.

Here they are:  i listed it as my own.  Kung ano lang makit-an ko available sa merkado.ü

1. Avocado
2. Bananas
3. Black beans - i don't know what to do with this; how to cook ;(
4. Broccoli
5. Brown rice
6. Cheese
7. Dark chocolate
8. Eggs
9. Garbanzo beans
10. Grape fruit
11. Green tea - I have longevi-tea from Classique that contains 9 kinds so i'm ok with it ;)
12. Kidney beans
13. Low-fat milk - i only believe in fresh milk and the Magic powdered milk from Australia that contains no sugar ;)
14. Mushrooms
15. Oats
16. Olive oil
17. Oranges
18. Pears
19. Potatoes
20. Red bell pepper - pa'no kung green di counted? hehehe. i slice and crunch on green bell peppers sarap! ;)
21. Rice with veggies
22. Whole grains
23. Yoghurt

So again i will try to follow whatever i find in the market starting today and i'll see what good it'll do. Be healthy!

Beauty Tips from the Kitchen

tumbled on this very good, practical, and easy to prepare simple beauty tips.  Read on and be beautiful... ;_)

Your kitchen contains the most amazing products that when put together can deliver the beauty promise of soft skin, shiny hair, and smooth face.  To get you started on your long overdue pampering, here are some homemade beauty recipes that you can use. So relax and let the pampering begin!
 

FACE IT!
COOLING CUCUMBER FACIAL MASK
Beauty Fact:
Cucumbers contain Silica, which is an important substance for good health and skin. Silica enhances skin tone and texture. Moreover, cucumbers possess high fluid content, which can help keep the skin hydrated and radiant.

Recipe:
Mix one small cucumber and one cup of oatmeal to make a paste.
For oily skin: combine one teaspoon of yogurt with one teaspoon of the paste.
For dry skin: combine one teaspoon of milk with one teaspoon of the paste

Leave for 30 minutes, then rinse.

EXFOLIATING OATMEAL FACIAL MASK
Beauty Fact:
Your skin adores oatmeal because it contains skin-soothing properties that fight dryness. Oats are also filled with natural cleansers that gently remove dirt and oil from pores. It helps exfoliate dry and dead skin cells to bring out a smoother skin.

Recipe:
Grind 2 tablespoons of old-fashioned oats.
Pour into a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of hot water and ½ tablespoon of honey. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
Wash face with warm water. While skin is still damp, massage paste onto face, circling around eyes and mouth. Leave on for 10 minutes. Then rinse.

HAIR POWER!
HAIR MASK FOR SHINY, BOUNCY LOCKS
Beauty Fact:
Vinegar is slightly acidic in nature. And this property helps restore the scalp’s ph balance, detoxifying it from dirt and shampoo build-up.

Recipe:
After hair is shampooed, pour 1 cup of vinegar through hair. Massage hair and scalp. Then rinse.
Apply usual conditioner; after which, wash with water.

EGG-CITING HAIR CONDITIONER
Beauty Fact:
Raw eggs contain significant concentration of essential proteins and nutrients that help strengthen hair follicles. These nutrients also contribute to hair’s volume, shine and texture.

Recipe:
Beat egg then massage it into hair and scalp. For longer hair, use a brush to sufficiently cover the hair and scalp.
Leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse the hair using cool or lukewarm water. Avoid the use of hot water.
Proceed to washing of hair with shampoo.

BODY TREATS!
YUMMY CHOCOLATE SCRUB
Beauty Fact:
Chocolate contains anti-oxidant properties that help smoothen out wrinkles. It also helps rejuvenate the skin, leaving it smooth and radiant. 

Recipe:
Mix the following together: 3 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Add oil gradually until mixture looks like a paste. Add water if needed.
Apply this scrub to moist skin after washing.
Use circular motions, massage gently. Then rinse.

SWEET SUGAR SCRUB
Beauty Fact:
Sugar is a good exfoliating agent as it deeply cleans the skin without clogging the pores. Sugar scrubs promote the growth of a healthier; more uniformly colored and textured skin.

Recipe:
Mix 11/2 cup of white sugar with ¼ cup of light vegetable oil.
Rub it all over the body before turning on the water. Then rinse.

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How to stand out in ANY JOB

Came across this very inspiring blog of Chris Guillebeau.  Talk about service above self (like Rotary ;-))  I wish every worker in the world can adapt this kind of work attitude especially those who work under the category of service delivery.  In the end, going beyond our duty and/or work description pays a lot and it's priceless to be of service to our sisters and brothers.  Read on......and be inspired the next day you report for 'work'.

Regardless of what kind of work you do, it’s usually not difficult to set yourself apart by going beyond the status quo of being average.

All too many working environments are filled with all kinds of people who are just ambling through their jobs. Many don’t want to be there at all, and never miss a chance to let everyone know how much they’d rather be somewhere else.

Others are embarrassingly opportunistic, focused entirely on themselves and “what’s in it for them.” Their every move is built on pleasing the people they think will determine their future. Still others in most workplaces base their time and energy on the goal of just getting by. They do what they need to do, for the most part, but they rarely take risks and rarely excel.

Sadly, these characterizations are true even in a lot of “helping” professions– in academia, in non-profit organizations, in the clergy, and so on. Setting a goal of doing the least amount expected of you may have started in the corporate cubicle world, but the norms of mediocrity have since spread throughout most professions.

Fortunately, there is a clear alternative to ambling through your workday. The alternative is to be excellent, to make a huge difference in your working environment, help others do better, and increase your own workplace stock along the way.

Focus on these eight principles to become a superhero in pretty much any job:

Never turn down a project by saying, “That’s not in my job description.”

We’re often taught that high achievers carefully select the tasks and projects that they work on. This is true in the long run, but when you’re getting established somewhere, you shouldn’t be so selective. Instead, do the things that need to be done but that no one wants to do.

You can always point out later that you’ve done everything you’re supposed to do and a lot more, but don’t whine about your projects while they’re underway. If someone asks you to do something, it’s usually because they think you’ll do it well. Impress them and do it even better.

Focus externally and continually ask for feedback.

Ask your boss, your colleagues, and your subordinates the same question every couple of weeks: “What can I do better?” If they don’t give you a straight answer, they’re usually just being polite. Ask again.

Also ask all of these people, “How can I help you?” Spend time every day focusing on the people around you. Think about their needs and preemptively help them. Make it clear you’re not helping them so they can help you later; just make their lives easier and help them look good to others.

Build a strong team even if you’re not the boss, and be a leader no matter what your title is.

You don’t need to be in charge to be a team-builder. Just start doing it. Take notes at meetings and email them out to the participants. Begin asking follow-up questions: “Who will take responsibility for this? When will it be done?”

Leadership rarely involves telling people what to do. Instead, it’s usually about helping people and teams create synergy and accomplish great things by working together. You can do that without any title at all. When the time comes where you do need to tell someone what to do, they’ll listen to you if you have taken the time to build the team well.

You know you’ve been successful when people start looking to you for the answers even when more experienced or more senior people are around. If you’re not at a meeting and people notice your absence, that’s a good start. If they wait to begin the meeting until you can be located, that’s even better.

Propose and Support Amazing Ideas…

Think about how you can make your organization or your workgroup great. Think really big, but also think small—sometimes the most effective changes require relatively small shifts in behavior or perception. Ask others for ideas. Most people have them, but they often don’t know how to present them, or they feel shut down from a previous negative experience. Get the best ideas out of the best people, and start pitching for them.

…but don’t pitch your biggest ideas in a group meeting.

Your ideas will “travel” further if they have the support of others, and it’s much easier to get buy-in through individual meetings. This is why the “meeting before the meeting” is usually more important than the meeting. Test out your best ideas. Give them time to settle with others. Go to each key decision maker to share your idea before the real meeting starts.

Then at the meeting, introduce the idea by saying, “I mentioned this to a couple of people earlier…” Everyone you talked with earlier will feel validated that they were involved before the big meeting, so talk to as many people as possible.

After you’ve established some credibility, start a small but meaningful rebellion.

Make sure you pick something that is easy to win but still makes a positive difference for most of your colleagues. Good ideas are dress codes, mandatory but useless meetings, and any long-standing practices that don’t make sense. Start violating these norms, slowly but boldly. Because you’ve taken the time to establish credibility, your rebellion will be closely watched. And because you’ve picked something that’s easy to win but meaningful to others, you’ll have good support for it. After you achieve the change you were seeking, share the credit and plan your next rebellion.

Don’t get tangled up in long email threads.

Never be a slave to your Outlook folder. Check it twice a day, turn off the “ding” sound that alerts you to new mail, and set up an Action folder to process important items instead of continually looking through your Inbox. As an inexperienced leader who derived too much self-worth from my Outlook addiction, someone said to me once, “Chris, don’t try to be the fastest person to reply to these long email threads. Just take your time, listen to other people, and then contribute something meaningful.”

Work smarter and harder.

Yes, you should find ways to work smarter and avoid repetitive, monotonous tasks. But you should also work really hard. Show up early and leave late. After you’ve established some authority, you can get back to pacing yourself. It’s a lot better to have a reputation as a hard worker from the beginning. When you relax a little later, no one will notice.

If you feel threatened by someone, don’t show it.

Most people who lead by intimidation are quite insecure. Don’t reinforce their insecurity by pandering to it. Even when it’s working for them and you feel intimidated, never let them know. Instead, do your job, keep excelling, keep looking out for others, and eventually the tide will turn. You may even end up as their boss one day—it happens all the time.

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These general tips below will also help:

Share Credit, Accept Blame. Many people try to pass the blame to others. It’s very different to say, it’s my fault. I’m sorry. Try sending an email with the subject “Hey everyone, I’m sorry” sometime and see what happens.

Compliment others every day. Do it by email, phone, notes, any way you can. Find out how people like to be complimented and do it the same way. Don’t make it trite. Most people know when you’re being genuine.

Go above and beyond. Deliver more than what’s expected. Don’t do it to be rewarded; do it because it really adds value.

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Be excellent, and a remarkable thing will happen: by helping others look good and improving your overall environment, you’ll look good as well. You’ll do it without backstabbing and without doing stuff that has no real value. Instead, you’ll inspire others.

And then you’ll be a leader, just like John Quincy Adams said:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

This is real leadership for any generation and any workplace. If you don’t yet know how you’ll change the world, this is a great way to start.