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January 2007

Archive For January 2007

Broken Pig

It’s the Year of the Pig… According to Chinese Lunar Calendar, it officially starts in February yet, but most non-Chinese have already declared so on January 1.
My high school best friend, Abeth, (short for Elizabeth) is opening a new store in Lingayen, the capital town of Pangasinan. Abeth is an ardent believer of feng shui […]

Filed under: Personal and Relationships by rhodora - 4 January 2007, 4 Comments

Just a thought…

(The image above is a photograph of a cross stitch work I did back in 1996. I had it framed and hung in the living room. In times of adversities, the quote becomes a source of inspiration and renewed strength.)
We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sails. Cliché, cheesy, tacky… but how […]

Filed under: Personal by rhodora - 3 January 2007, 1 Comment

Mother and Daughter Look Alike Contest

HOW DO YOU THINK THEY WILL FARE IN A MOTHER & DAUGHTER LOOK ALIKE CONTEST?
Current mode: Vanity. Don’t worry, this does not occur often.

Filed under: Personal and Relationships by rhodora - 2 January 2007, 2 Comments

2007: Focus on self

For the year 2007, I promise to be more nurturing of myself. And that means:

Having regular manicure and pedicure (at least every two weeks).
Losing weight mainly for health reasons (and maybe to look more attractive too. :))
Going to bed early (if possible not beyond 12:00 midnight).
Learning more computer skills to be more adept.
Developing a calmer […]

Filed under: Personal by rhodora - 2 January 2007, 4 Comments