Brownies for the weekend...

I was at the grocery store this afternoon and thinking about baking something. Something gooey and chocolate, brownies was the first thing came up in my mind of course. Easy and can always satisfy the hunger for chocolate =) So I search and search and find this simple recipe by Pinch Of Yum. It's called "Best Ever Brownies". Look at the image below...isn't mouthwatering. Yum. Hope this gives you something to do this weekend. Have a great weekend everyone.

Ingredients:

• 1 package Ghirardelli Double Chocolate brownie mix (the kind with the chocolate chips in it)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 10-14 Oreo cookies

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325. Prepare the brownie mix as directed with the egg, oil and water.
2. Crush the Oreos in a large bag with your hands or a rolling pin. Pour them into the batter and mix well. Batter will be thick.
3. Pour batter into a greased square baking pan (mine is about 8×8) and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the brownies; if it comes out mostly clean, you should be good to go. But when in doubt, I’d say underbake!

(recipe and image by Pinch Of Yum)

Whisper to Yourself

A day in the middle of the week can sometimes be frustrating. That is why I'm posting this article about positive affirmations from sexloveliberation. Often we need to say good things to ourselves to make us feel better and to encourage us to always have a positive thinking.

8 Simple Affirmations You Should Whisper to Yourself Daily

1.) “I am worthy.”

Worthy of love. Worthy of peace. Worthy of praise. Worthy of happiness. Worthy of pleasure.

2.) “My thoughts create my reality.”

Be aware of the thoughts that drift to & fro in your mind; they are direct reflectors of not only your inner world but your outer world. Believe in & aspire to positivity. If you believe that you are abundant, you will create abundance. If you believe you are blessed, you will create imminent blessings.

3.) “Be kind.”

Smile sweetly. Compliment a stranger. Ask someone how they are & really care about their well being. Exude friendliness & warmth, because everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Radiate compassionate consideration. Give until it hurts.

4.) “The opinions of others don’t really matter.”

Filter the words you hear throughout the day. Only internalize the ones that resonate with your natural rhythms. And when you do listen to the wisdom of others, take it with a grain or two of salt. Cherish your ability to make sound choices; rely on it. Listen to your heart; it’ll never steer you wrong.

5.) “I am stunning.”

Repeat five times more for good measure. Hammer this into your brain. Never forget it.

6.) “Life is beautiful.”

Through the trials & tribulations, through the intricate complexities & complications… life & your existence within it is beautiful. Dwell on that.

7.) “Breathe.”

Be conscious of every breath you take. Relish in the sensation of your lungs filling up with air; inflate them to their fullest capacity. And when you exhale, smile.

8.) “Be in this moment.”

Stay mindful, stay present, stay centered. And when you feel yourself drifting out of inner consciousness, remind yourself that the past & future are elaborate illusions; that the only time is now.

(source: sexloveliberation.com - image source: thrilld.com)

Positive Attitude...

Hi everyone. Monday's here again to greet us. I'm getting closer to my pregnancy due date =) I can't wait to see my baby. So, how are you all doing. So sorry for the lack of posts lately. I have been doing a positive attitude thinking for the birth of my baby. I keep thinking that things will be okay, I will not feel any pain and I keep thinking about all the happiness I will get when the baby is born. Here's a list of what we can do to define a positive attitude. Hope you all always have a positive attitude =)

21 Ways To Define A Positive Attitude

1. It is looking adversity in the eye… and laughing.
2. Getting what you get, and not pitching a fit.
3. Enjoying the unexpected, even when it’s not what you wanted originally.
4. Motivating those around you with a positive word.
5. Using the power of a smile to reverse the tone of a situation.
6. Being friendly to those you don’t know.
7. It’s getting back up when you fall down. (No matter how many times you fall down)
8. Being a source of energy that lifts those around you.
9. Understanding that relationships are more important than material things.
10. Being happy even when you have little.
11. Having a good time even when you are losing.
12. Being happy for someone else’s success.
13. Having a positive future vision, no matter how bad your current circumstances.
14. Smiling.
15. Paying a compliment, even to a total stranger.
16. Tell someone you know that they did a great job. (And mean it)
17. Making someone’s day. (Not just a child’s… adult’s like to have their day be special, too!)
18. It’s not complaining no matter how unfair things appear to be. (It is a waste of time… instead do something!)
19. Not letting other people’s negativity bring you down.
20. Giving more than you expect to get in return.
21. Being true to yourself… always.

(source: timemanagementninja - image source: favim)

Smoothies...

Look at the image above. Doesn't it look so refreshing? So mouthwatering! It's Mulberry and Strawberry Shake by Tes At Home. Lately I'm becoming a huge fan of fruit juice, fruit smoothies and also fruit shake. For sure I'm going to try this one at home. Below is the recipe. Enjoy..

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 1/2 cup mulberries
• 4 scoop mango ice-cream

Preparation:

• Blend everything together until smooth. Top with more fresh berries and ice-cream.

(recipe by Tes At Home)

Capability..

A quote of the day by the wise Mahatma Gandhi. It's about believing that we can do things that we think we can't do. Even if it seems possible, we have to believe in ourselves that we can do it.

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be.

If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing,

it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it.

On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it,

I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it

even if I may not have it at the beginning.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

(image via picship.com)

True Love

Hi everyone..I'm back. Phew, finally the busy days of preparing my sister's wedding are over =) The event was a success and now it's time to get back to the real world, while my sister and his husband are still on their honeymoon in Bali. Hope they're having a great time. So, how have you all been? Hope you're all doing great too. So, I can say that last week was a week full of love, it seems I can find and see love everywhere. That's why I'm posting this article called "What Is True Love?" from Power to Change, written by Harriet Sun. Hoping to give us an understanding about love and what considers true love. Have you find your true love?

What is real love? And is there a difference between that and the heart-pounding adrenaline rush I feel when I see…? You know the person I’m talking about. That hot guy playing basketball at the gym… the cute girl who makes eye contact as she passes by… the friend of a friend of a friend… maybe a best friend. It’s that person we keep track of when he or she is in the same room, whose comments and actions we analyze to no end.

There are a few things love isn’t. Love isn’t a feeling. Although real love is often accompanied by strong feelings, love does not equate with the sense of floating on clouds. Unlike the type of love that movies, television, and songs portray, people in love don’t always feel ooey gooey around each other.

A relationship wouldn’t last long on emotions. In fact, knowledge is the basis of a healthy relationship.

Knowing about the other person is key. I used to and sometimes still do “fall in love” with guys that I have never had a conversation with, whether it be a movie star in the latest romantic drama or the guy sitting behind me in a calculus class. I would know his name and his face, and that was the extent of my knowledge of him. If I were to start a relationship with him, who knows where that would lead us!

Knowing about the person’s personality and character are so important. One good test is to list the qualities that attract us to that guy or girl. If the list is long, we know a lot about them and like those things. If the list is short, we either don’t know a lot about them or we know a lot but aren’t attracted to his or her personality.

Another important factor in a relationship is common life goals. If the relationship is going to be long term, we need to be going in the same general direction as the other person. If his dream is to travel as an international businessman and she wants to be a realtor in a single location, conflict could arise. If she wants to live in the countryside with nature and he likes the hustle and bustle of a big city, there are potentially serious problems with the direction of the couple’s lives.

Love isn’t sex. That statement alone goes against a lot of what the entertainment industry feeds us. Whenever two people hook up in pop culture, they have sex. Without showing some of the unpleasant realities of premarital and extramarital sex, it is drawn up to be a wonderful, fun recreational activity.

Sex is created for marriage–a long-lasting commitment between a couple. Outside of marriage, sex can have harsh consequences. Pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, guilt, insecurity, and shame can follow. A relationship based on lust can only last as long as the two are physically close and find each other sexually attractive.

Love is a choice. It’s a commitment. Although feelings will accompany love, and although sex will be a part of marriage, a lasting, healthy relationship cannot be based on these things.

(article source: powertochange.com - image source: favim.com)