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Mel’s White Water Rafting Adventure
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
Mel wanted a break. He is just so stressed with his work and just wants to escape it all for even just a day. A day with no hassling phone calls, no emails to read and reply to, and no grumpy boss to face is what he wanted so badly.
When Mel read about white water rafting, the hairs on his arms stood up in excitement. It was the perfect getaway adventure for him. He immediately booked a trip and even recruited some of his friends to go with him.
A week after, Mel and his friends were paddling the white water rapids of Oregon. They paddled with all their might in order to “beat the white water.” Mel was soaked to skin and hoarse from all the shouting and laughing. He was having the time of his life. After battling 12 rapids, Mel and his friends had a nice picnic at the endpoint. They were starved from all the adrenaline rush that came with paddling through the rapids.
Mel vowed to himself that he would go white water rafting again. He wanted to gain enough experience to battle the higher class rapids. He was completely hooked with the experience from white water rafting.
Where to Get Free Cake Decorating Ideas
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
Want to learn how to bake a cake but can’t afford cake decorating classes? There are numerous ways to get free cake decorating ideas without having to spend a cent.
You can start by reading different cake decorating forums online. Most of these forums give out useful information especially to cake decorating newbies. Remember that the internet is loaded with free ideas that you can copy and use if you like. If you don’t understand any cake decorating term, ingredients or tools, just look it up. You will find the answer to everything.
Reading books about cake decorating can also give you different ideas. But cake decorating books can be quite expensive. In order to save money, go to your nearest library and check out the numerous cake decorating books you can find. You can even check out some of the books to aid you in decorating your cakes. Just make sure to return them on time.
If you have a friend or relative who is also into cake decorating, chances are he or she can give you an idea or two on how to go about it. Ask them for some unique and free cake decorating ideas that you can follow.
Project One: Make Ice Cream
Monday, June 1st, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
I have been to over three grocery stores today and all of them don’t have any stock of my favorite ice cream flavor. This has happened to me twice already and I just can’t stand going through this again. I have decided to make ice cream myself starting now.
I already have my ice cream mixer and all the ingredients I would need to make my very own version of frozen dessert. Before I make a complicated flavored ice cream, I decided to first make the basic and most well-loved ice cream flavor—vanilla.
Taking the sugar, milk, and cream, I mix everything well together in a pan and constantly stir it in low heat. After that, I add vanilla to the mixture and chill it in the fridge. After a few hours, I take the chilled mixture out and place it inside the ice cream mixer. The ice cream mixer thickens the consistency and the texture of the mixture. Once the ice cream has a thick consistency, I take it out. I can either serve it soft serve or I can place it in a plastic container and freeze it some more to be able to achieve the hardness of the normal ice cream.
Prom Time
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
Prom only happens once in a lifetime. It is every girl’s dream to attend such a grand occasion. Prom time is that time of the month wherein phone lines are burning because of endless talks with girlfriends as to what dress to wear and who to bring to the prom.
On prom night, once the dress is carefully picked out and worn, it is time for hair and makeup. Prom hairstyles are not over the top nor is it too laid back. It should be properly pinned or tied back with beautiful ribbons and pins. Prom hairstyles are meant to look fun, flirty and age appropriate.
Makeup application for prom night is not necessary but is recommended. Prom makeup should be light and carefree. Foundation is not really needed for young girls. Just a light powder will be enough to highlight young skin. Minimum blush should also be applied just to make the cheeks a bit rosier. A shiny lipgloss should be applied to enhance the lips.
A perfect prom look is glittery and shimmery. Glitter makeup can be applied near the eyes, shoulders and arms. It should also be kept into minimum to avoid appearing like a disco ball. Enjoy your prom night! Look beautiful and feel beautiful.
Belly Dancing
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
A friend told me about how she lost weight by belly dancing and I was amazed by the results. My friend looked fit and trim. She invited me to join one of her classes soon and I accepted.
I discovered that belly dancing effective helps shed calories and fat with each constant movement. After a few belly dancing sessions, I felt my balance, posture, and flexibility improve. I also felt more graceful and relaxed. What I also love about belly dancing is the wonderful, exotic costumes that I get to wear. I love the shiny ornate coin belt and the sound that it makes when I shimmy my hips to the rhythm.
With my constant belly dancing, I felt my hips, thighs and abdomen tighten. I was so happy when I discovered that I lost two inches from my waistline. I love the feel of sweat dripping on my back while I move my hips and arms. I sometimes imagine I’m in the Middle East dancing in front of Sheiks.
Now, I encourage most of my friends to try belly dancing as well. Not only is it fun, but it can help improve self-confidence. It also coordinates body movements and increases energy.
Quincy’s Presents
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
Quincy turned fifteen years old today. When his mother woke him up this morning, he was greeted with a large birthday cake with fifteen lighted candles.
That afternoon, Quincy invited some friends over for his birthday party. They came bearing gifts for him and that made Quincy really happy. At his party, they played pin the tail on the donkey and numerous parlor games. Quincy also tried to hit a piñata but missed by a few inches. A friend of his finally hit it after a few tries and out came lots of candies and chocolates. They had a great time picking and eating each one up.
After spaghetti, cake, and ice cream, it was time for presents. There was a huge pile of gifts in the middle of the family room and Quincy started opening each one of them. He received various toys such as remote controlled cars and Transformers robots. But what attracted his attention most was an entire slot car set. With the main car, it also has several slot car tracks and decals. He loved it.
Quincy’s birthday was a blast. He hopes that next year will be more enjoyable. Before he went to bed that day, he thanked his parents for a wonderful birthday.
Hair Makeover
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
All my life, I’ve had chest length hair. My hairstyle depends on my daily mood. On hot days, I tend to wear it up in a ponytail or in a bun. On days that I want to be seductive, I wear it half up and half down. I usually wear my hair down when I sport a revealing top.
Having a long hair requires a lot of maintenance. Constant brushing of the hair is needed to keep it organized especially on an extremely windy day. Numerous hair serums and conditioners are also needed to preserve my hair’s shine and body.
I have finally decided to cut my hair short after all these years. I wanted Rihanna or Posh Spice’s hairstyle. I just hope that the upkeep is not too much. I don’t have the patience to blowdry or iron my hair.
As I sat in the salon chair, my heart started beating faster. Will I look okay? Will my face look big? The stylist assured me that the specific style he has chosen will frame my face and enhance my features. I wanted to stop him when he started snipping my hair but I couldn’t turn back now.
When the stylist was finished, I opened my eyes and saw a younger and beautiful me. I love my hair makeover. I’m glad I did it.
Pregnancy Woes
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
Donna is on her second trimester of pregnancy. She is having a baby girl and the whole family is just so excited.
Even though she is comfortable with the pregnancy, there are several instances that her stomach gets queasy. All throughout her pregnancy, Donna can’t stand the smell of perfumes. She even prohibited her husband from wearing any type of fragrance. Donna also carries a thick handkerchief wherever she goes, so she can cover her nose she smells something unpleasant.
The taste of milk makes Donna want to cry. Though she needs to drink at least one glass daily for calcium, she just covers her nose and forces it down her throat. If that doesn’t work, she mixes a bit of chocolate powder in the milk to make it taste more appealing.
In extreme situations, Donna sometimes doesn’t want to hear the clock ticking. She finds it annoying and even removed the batteries from their several watches at home.
Nine months seems like a long time to wait for the baby to finally come out, but Donna knows that it is worth the wait. She is sure that her daughter will be adorable and cute. She just wishes that her baby with be healthy and normal.
Office Desks
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
There a numerous office desks available in the market today. These desks vary in sizes, color, design and price.
Before choosing a specific desk, make sure that you set a budget. You might get heartbroken when you pick out a beautiful but expensive desk. Also, take note of the floor space where you will place the desk. You might have some problems with the size if you don’t measure it properly. If you have lots numerous office supplies and documents, make sure you select a desk with sufficient storage space like drawers. One of the best selling desks today is the ergonomic desk that allows you to work without putting any strain on your body. Also, these desks are stylish too.
Hundreds of office desks are sold online. When you like a specific desk, take into account the shipping cost. The price of the office desk that you choose plus the shipping cost could get expensive. If you can find one, purchase from an online store that provides free shipping.
Office desk are important for people to be comfortable while working. It also creates a sense of formality and organization that is very important when running a business. Office desk also creates a personal space that can improve a person’s mood.
Here We Come
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | Delicious | Comments Off
I am so excited about our family vacation next month. This year, our family’s theme is cheap and fun. We are looking for several locations that are perfectly fun and compliment our cheap family vacations.
My sisters and brothers have suggested different vacations ideas and all of them sound great. Disneyland is my sister’s first suggestion but then she changed her mind and said that it would be much better if we go to the beach instead. While my brother suggested we should go to a working farm. He said it would be so much fun milking cows and riding horses. I thought all of their ideas were great but we all had to hear my parents’ idea too.
It turns out my parents’ cheap family vacation idea was the best. They suggested that we should go hiking in a thick and wonderful forest and then camp there for the night. The forest that they were considering was safe and popular with families who love to gaze at the stars at night while being in Mother Nature’s arms.
We all agreed to go with my parent’s idea for we all love to go hiking and camping. A few more weeks to go and we’re going on our cheap family vacation!