Friday, July 31, 2009

blue and pink

Oh My God...look at this place. I love it. I don't usually like to see something pink for a room decoraiton but this one completely blows my mind. I can say that pink is not bad at all if you can really combine it with other colors. And this house is the pioneer of it. Look at how nice black is combined with pink. Who would've thoght that pink can actually be friends with black. This is an apartment located in Paris with the architect named Anne Geistdoerfer. The apartment has open sunny spaces, furnished with fantasy, a library for many books completed with delightful green and pink accents. it's like living in one of those island of the fairies.


(source from besthomenews.com)

This is Love...

I found this really nice words of love on Le Love. If you love romantic things, you should check out the blog, it's full of love love and love. The reason why I'm posting this is because...it's Friday...yay! Friday I'm love, Saturday I'm in love, Sunday I'm in love..It's a weekend fill up with tons of Love...


"As I sat in a crowded room full of strange faces,soberly observing,imagining the mysteries behind each set of unrecognizable eyes,I turned to see this smile.A sparkle in his eyes, his arms outstretched,in an instant our bodies were contiguous where, even over the thump, thump of the deafening beat,our hearts rang strong against one another.Tangled together,we were a pendulum amongst battered barstools and broken tables.Strangers' stories lay neglected and forgotten,a heap of mystery in a cold dark corner.For this is the only story that matters.It is kept safe and warm between our beating hearts.Eyes locked, we could not help but smile:"This is Love."
(image from rocknrollbride.com)

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Are you lazy?

Do you like to make jokes? This one is really good. I'm sure it can make you smile. I got this from aussiebloggers.com.au. It's called "The Lazy Bloggers Post Generator". Just click here to see it and do it by yourself. Nothing hard, all you need to do is just click this option and that option and there you go..you will make a paragraph about you and your life, in a fun and joking kind of way. This is how it will look like.

And this is my result. What do you think?

Wholy smoke I just remembered I have not updated this since last month... You would not believe how insane my life has become. I hope you still love me!.I am caught inside with keeping up with my favourite daytime soaps, soaking in the tub, just generally being a delightful mistress to my partner, my day is full to overflowing from sun-up to midnight. I am happy with that. life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.I solemnly swear I will make more of an effort to blog more often. I promise! This is for my ever faithful, devoted public..

Bloom House...

This unique house with distinctive decor is called Bloom house, it is located in Los Angeles. It has a really great interior, decorated with unusual and colorful furniture. The design is by Greg Lynn. I think this house is a cute modern house rather than a nice modern house. It means that when someone enters the room and see the ambiance, it brings sort of the happiness feelings to the person. Can you feel it? I can feel it right away=) I feel like I'm living in a carton space on one planet far from earth.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A colorful world...

Oh My God! This would be heaven for me. Cupcakes!!! For those of you who didn't know, I love cupcake. Love it in a way that I can just starring at cupcakes for hours. Actually, I don't really like to eat it. I prefer muffins than cupcakes. But because cupcakes are so cute with all the icing decorations, I can't help but take it. And here are the cupcakes from "Cakeadoodledo". It's a place for a wonderful world of cupcakes.
Here's what they say about their cupcakes:
At Cakeadoodledo we firmly believe that cupcakes are the answer to a lot of problems. Feeling glum? A little bit peckish? Need a treat, but just a little one? Want something that looks absolutely gorgeous and tastes as good as it looks? All hail the healing powers of the cupcake. There’s a cupcake for every occasion.
Agree on the statement above? I do=) I can always smile when seeing a colorful and full decorated cupcakes. Enjoy having cupcakes...



What life is about..

Here's one long posting. It's about 50 questions to make you think. Have you ever wondered about the simple things about life that sometimes you find it hard to find the answer? Here are those questions. For me, life is about knowing the right answer to the right question. it's about how to make a good decision about what to do or how to react. But there are times in our life when we made a slight mistake or even a big one. That's the time you must review the steps you've taken and if necessary, make good correction and the better thing you can do is to make it like a guidance for life. As if you've done the wrong thing, so next time you must not do it again. Life can be like a trial-error process but once you've done it right, make sure you always make the right step ahead.


50 questions to make you think

Because sometimes asking the right questions is the answer.

  1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
  2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?
  3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
  4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
  5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
  6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
  7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
  8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
  9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
  10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
  11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
  12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
  13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
  14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
  15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
  16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
  17. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
  18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
  19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
  20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
  21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
  22. Why are you, you?
  23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
  24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
  25. What are you most grateful for?
  26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
  27. Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
  28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?
  29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
  30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
  31. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
  32. If not now, then when?
  33. If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
  34. Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
  35. Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
  36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
  37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
  38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
  39. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
  40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
  41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
  42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
  43. What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
  44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
  45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
  46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
  47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
  48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
  49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
  50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?

(source from marcandangel.com - images from vi.sualize.us)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Chocolate...

Chocolate anyone? ooooh I'm very sure that no one can reject chocolate. Kids, man, woman, old, young..anyone likes chocolate. I was craving on chocolate but too bad I didn't keep any chocolate left in my house so I guess I'll have to stop craving it until I buy my fave chocolate. We all know that chocolate is said to be good for our health. Isn't it amazing? BUT, you have to know what king of chocolate is good for our health. Not every chocolate is good. And of course, the chocolate with high sugar will not be good for our health. So, here's an information about chocolate.


Chocolate comes of age as a health treat.Chocolate. There are few foods that evoke as much passion as this decadent treat. Folklore from many cultures claimed that consuming chocolate instilled faith, health, strength, and sexual passion. Once an indulgence of royalty, it is now a treasured and accessible - and yes, even healthy - treat. So where did our infatuation with chocolate begin?

Where does chocolate come from, anyway?

The cacao tree, whose pods contain seeds that can be processed into chocolate, was discovered 2,000 years ago in the tropical rainforests of the Americas. The first people known to have consumed cacao were the Classic Period Maya (250-900 A.D.). They mixed ground cacao (cocoa) seeds with seasonings to make a bitter, spicy drink that was believed to be a health elixir.

What was chocolate's great allure?
To the Mayans, cocoa pods symbolized life and fertility. The pod was often represented in religious rituals, including marriage ceremonies, and was referred to as food of the gods. In central Mexico, the Aztecs believed that wisdom and power came from eating the fruit of the cocoa tree, and that it had nourishing, fortifying, and even aphrodisiac qualities. The Aztec emperor Montezuma even drank liquid chocolate daily to enhance his libido.Europeans get a taste of chocolate - and fall in love.Europeans got their first taste of chocolate in 1519, when Montezuma offered the spicy drink to Spanish explorer Cortes and his army. The Spanish conquistadors brought cocoa seeds back to Spain, where they introduced new spices and sugar to the liquid concoction. The fad drink spread throughout Europe, where it remained a beverage of the elite for centuries.
Chocolate becomes known for its powers of seduction.Chocolate's reputation as an aphrodisiac flourished in the French royal court. Erotic art and literature were inspired by the seductive substance. Casanova, the infamous womanizer, made a habit of drinking chocolate before his romantic escapades. Even today, romantic lore commonly identifies chocolate as an aphrodisiac.Chocolate goes global.The first machine-made chocolate was produced in Barcelona in 1780, paving the way for the mass production of chocolate. Later, mechanical inventions made it possible to produce smooth, creamy, solid chocolate for eating - not just the liquid for drinking. The first solid chocolate bar was developed by British chocolate maker Fry & Sons in the early 1800s.

When did chocolate become associated with Valentine's Day?
"It's believed that during the 17th century, lovers began exchanging mementos on Valentine's Day - sweet treats were one of them. In 1868, the first Valentine's Day box of chocolates was introduced [by Richard Cadbury]," - says Susan L. Fussell, senior director of communications for the National Confectioners Association.Three cheers for chocolate!In 1875, the first milk chocolate was introduced to the market by Daniel Peter of Switzerland. Chocolate became so popular around the world that even during World War II the U.S. government shipped cocoa beans to the troops.

Is chocolate really an aphrodisiac?
Not really, even though throughout its history, chocolate has been purported as one. Chocolate contains small amounts of a chemical called phenylethylamine (PEA), a.k.a. the "love drug," and it's been linked to the regulation of physical energy, mood, and attention. A tiny amount of PEA is released at moments of emotional euphoria, elevating blood pressure and heart rate. There is no evidence that PEA found in foods increases PEA in the brain - although many chocolate lovers may beg to differ!The 21st Century: Chocolate makes health headlines.Dark chocolate (as opposed to milk or white chocolate) contains healthful flavonoids similar to those found in tea, red wine, fruits, and vegetables. Studies have shown that small portions of dark chocolate can improve blood vessel flow and may improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity to help reduce the risk of diabetes. But beware, chocolate candy has plenty of saturated fat and sugar, which can lead to weight gain, so enjoy small portions of as part of a healthy diet.
(source from medicinenet.com)

What's your tune?

Hi everyone? How are you? It's been about three days since the last time I post something on my blog. The weekend and the opening of this new week have been very busy. Not irritating busy but 'fun' busy=) Hope you had lots of fun on your weekend too. So here I am back in my blog posting something about a tune in our life. I guess those notes that we hear are not only for music to our ears but those can also be applied in how we live our life. Check this out...What's you tune for your soundtrack of your life?

Tunes for your Own Music of Life

Do - Do what you think is best and right for you.
Re - Reevaluate yourself as often as possible vs. your goals.
Mi - Mistreating your soul is a sin.
Fa - Faith with honest intentions.
Sol - Solitude for reflection, inner searching or growth or enjoyment.
La - Laziness is a barrier to achieve more from life.
Ti - Tidy up your path for success and happiness.
Do - Do it now while you still have time to compose your own Music of Life.


(source by Mesza from M-Altuism)

Friday, July 24, 2009

Facts about animals


Here are some interesting facts about animals:
  • The octopus has three hearts.
  • A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21-inch tongue
  • Kangaroos can't walk backwards.
  • Starfish don't have brains.
  • Koalas and humans are the only animals that have finger prints.
  • All polar bears are left-handed.
  • Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand
  • Some octopuses have been known to eat their arms off when they are exposed to stressful situations
  • Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants
  • A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours

  • Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
  • Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex
  • A hummingbird weighs less than a penny
  • A cow produces 200 times more gas a day than a person
  • A blue whale gains approximately 200 pounds a day for the first seven months of its life
  • Over 10,000 birds a year die from smashing into windows
  • Dolphins nap with one eye open
  • Female alligators lay about 40 eggs that hatch in 60 - 70 days
  • An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
  • Horses can't vomit

(images via vi.sualize.us)

Need a time alone?

Do you like to be alone? Not alone in terms of being a loner or not being in a relationship or not being socialized but be alone as in having a "Me-time". Sometimes we all need to be alone. Just about 15 minutes of having a "Me-time" will do you good. In those 15 minutes you will be able to think whatever you want to think or just do nothing and clear up your mind. Trust me, you will feel good. What I like most of having a "Me-time" is being able to discover the things I've never discovered before about myself and the world surrounding me. One source stated that spending time alone is also extremely beneficial to our mental health and happiness. There must be some reason for that, right? Hare are why...
  • Self Discovery: Spending time alone gives you the ability to discover things about yourself and to get a real understanding of who you are. We have grown to appreciate the art of getting to know others, but in reality, it is even more important to get to know ourselves, our preferences, our likes and dislikes without other people’s influences.
  • Higher Sense of Independence and Increased Self-Esteem: Being alone and getting comfortable with being alone gives you a higher sense of independence. Relying on yourself to make choices and decisions increases your self confidence, which then permeates other aspects of your life, including the times you are in the presence of others.
  • No Need to Compromise: Often, we compromise when we are in the presence of others. We usually work with one another to reach agreement on everything, from what we will have for dinner to what TV show to watch. Spending time alone allows you to indulge yourself with the things you want to do and the things you love, without any negotiation.

  • Rejuvenation for Your Soul: Getting away from others allows you to decompress and relax. It gives you a break from the have tos and allows you to focus on the want tos. It lets you address your own needs as opposed to everyone elses and gives you the opportunity to rejuvenate and push the ‘restart’ button.

  • A Fresh Perspective: Time alone gives you the opportunity to clear your mind and to weed through a lot of thoughts. This allows you to get to the heart of what YOU really think as opposed to being told or influenced by others and their opinions. It gives you time to reflect on what is important in your life and how you feel about every day situations that need to be addressed.

  • Higher Appreciation for Those You Love: Giving yourself the ability to be alone allows you to have a greater appreciation for the time you spend with others. If you never have time for yourself, you’ll wish you did. It is important to find some balance in this; but once you do, you’ll enjoy your relationships even more.

(source from sheerbalance.com-images via justbesplendid.tumblr)

Nice..Neat..

I just found another new site on furniture and home decor, wohnidee.de. The decors are soooooo amazing. All of the furniture look very simple but yet it can bring the best decor ever. Here are some of the decor. Too bad the site is not in English so I can only enjoy the pictures. What do you think?

Thursday, July 23, 2009

The Seven Deadly Sins


What do you know about 'The Seven Deadly Sins'? I often hear the term but I have absolutely no idea what it is about. When I look up on the web, it says that 'The Seven Deadly Sins' is also known as the Capital Vices or Cardinal Sins, is a classification of the most objectionable vices which has been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct followers concerning (immoral) fallen man's tendency to sin. It consists of "Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride".


But these seven deadly sins I'm posting is a bit different from the original deadly sins in a ways that it was made to guide us to our daily life attitudes and behaviour. So, you want to know what those sins are? Here goes...

  1. Waiting to be happy
    One of the biggest misconceptions ever is that once you’re successful, once you own a house, when you have a lot of money, or once you’re retired, you’ll finally be happy.
    But the truth is, you need happiness to achieve all of that in the first place.
    There’s an excellent text by Crystal Boyd from her book “Happiness is a Journey.” It reminds readers to not wait to be happy. And she does so in a really profound way that everyone can relate to. Remember, the longer you wait to be happy the less time you’ll actually have to be happy.
  2. Achieving success without helping others
    If you truly want to be successful then you can’t focus your entire efforts on yourself. You must help other people achieve their goals and their own success.
    There’s an old saying that the road to success is lonely, but it won’t be when you help others.
  3. Belittling the dreams of others
    Your dreams aren’t superior to any other person’s dreams.
  4. Complacency
    It’s one thing to be satisfied with what you have, but it’s another story when you’ve completely settled.When you settle and don’t create any new dreams to go after, you’ve basically given up.
  5. Not questioning
    One of the greatest things we can do for ourselves is to question our lives and things in it as much as possible.
    Questions like:
    - Why me?
    - Why not me?
    - Do I really love what I’m doing?
    We don’t need to have the answers right away, but we must keep thinking.
  6. Not attempt to change the world
    Changing the world is not as hard as it may seem. Even if you change the community and world around you, you’re doing a lot. Simple acts can create drastic change.
  7. Fearing
    The whole point of the original seven deadly sins was to instill fear in people. But living in fear isn’t living. Even if you’ve committed some of these sins don’t fear; acknowledging you’ve done so is all the forgiveness you need.

(source from lyved.com via m-altruism.tumblr.com-images via justbesplendid.tumblr)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Branded Fashion Cupcakes

These cupcakes were inspired by the world's famous brands Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Agent Provocateur and Betsey Johnson. “Fashion Cupcakes” is prop-styled by Lisa Edsalv and shot by Swedish photographer Therese Aldgard. I would like to have the LV cupcake and the Betsey cupcake....How about you? Anyway, what do you think about the Chanel cupcake? When I look at it I feel like it's not meant to be eaten ha ha..I don't know why, maybe because it's black. I don't really like to put any black coloured food in my mouth. It just feels strange. That's why I prefer to have sweet colours Betsey cupcake and chocolate LV cupcake. I bet these must be an expensive cupcakes.

(source from pomegranateandpatchouli.blogspot.com)

10 Interesting Facts

Did you know about these facts? It's always good to know the facts about those famous people. To know that they were also normal people with some flaws just like common people.

  1. Leonardo da Vinci was able to draw with one hand while writing with the other.
  2. Marilyn Monroe had six toes on one foot.
  3. Anne Boleyn had six fingers on each hand.
  4. Mel Blanc [the voice of Bugs Bunny] was allergic to carrots.
  5. Pope John Paul the 2nd became a honorary Harlem Globetrotter in the year 2000.
  6. Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon with his left foot.
  7. The first owner of Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
  8. The average person in their life time will eat 60,000 pounds of food, the weight of approximately six elephants.
  9. 25% of the bones in your body are in your feet. Also, Your ribs move about five million times a year.
  10. Most of the dust particles in your house are dead skin.

(image from imgfave.com)