To Travel Beyond.

Ever since I was kid, I used to say to myself "I will travel around the world, taste the native delicacies of each country I dock into, and capture the beauty of the planet in my photo album". The place that inspired me most are the Pyramids in Egypt. Those were above all fascinating!!! That is why I am fond of reading articles and browsing the Internet for the most beautiful places and the wonders of the world.

"From wikipedia.org:

In 2001 an initiative was started by Swiss corporation New Open World Corporation (NOWC) to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments for profit. Twenty-one finalists were announced January 1, 2006. The results were announced on July 7, 2007 and are:

Winners

In alphabetical order:

Chichen Itza	Worship, Knowledge	Yucatán, Mexico
Christ the Redeemer	Welcoming, Openness	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Great Wall of China	Perseverance, Persistence	China
Machu Picchu	Community, Dedication	Cuzco, Perú
Petra	Engineering, Protection	Jordan
Roman Colosseum	Joy, Suffering	Rome, Italy	Image:Colosseum in Roma, Italy - April 2007.jpg
Taj Mahal	Love,Lust, Passion	Agra, India
Great Pyramid of Giza (Honorary Candidate, see below)	Immortality, Eternity	Cairo, Egypt

Other finalists

The other 13 finalists, listed alphabetically and with the attributes that NOWC associates with each, were:

Acropolis of Athens	Civilization, Democracy	Athens, Greece
Alhambra	Dignity, Dialogue	Granada, Spain
Angkor Wat	Beauty, Sanctity	Angkor, Cambodia
Easter Island Moais	Mystery, Awe	Easter Island, Chile
Eiffel Tower	Challenge, Progress	Paris, France
Hagia Sophia	Faith, Respect	Istanbul, Turkey
Kiyomizu Temple	Clarity, Serenity	Kyoto, Japan
Kremlin, Red Square, and Saint Basil's Cathedral	Fortitude, Symbolism	Moscow, Russia
Neuschwanstein Castle	Fantasy, Imagination	Füssen, Germany
Statue of Liberty	Generosity, Hope	New York, United States
Stonehenge	Intrigue, Endurance	Amesbury, United Kingdom
Sydney Opera House	Abstraction, Creativity	Sydney, Australia
Timbuktu	Intellect, Mysticism	Mali

The company plans to develop a new list of seven wonders of nature through a similar process, taking nominations through August 8, 2008."

Wow...see those incredibly fascinating places? I hope I can visit all of 'em someday, somehow. Ü

For the LADIES, and for the GENTS as well.

Don't know if this really is a real thing from Oprah Winfrey, but one thing I know, ladies will have a bunch of lessons from this article. Not that you really gonna be a devotee of this piece but its just a reminder to all the girls, ladies, women out there who're, well, not really a sacrificial victim of a "blinded love" thing, but those of you who can't seem to clear your heads out about men driving you crazy or those of you who needs a special guide to the right path. Well, I think you know what I mean. I don't really know what I'm blabbering about. Just read the article ladies, and be aware gentlemen.

WOW, THIS IS SOO DEEP YET TRUE HEAR WHAT OPRAH HAD TO SAY ABOUT MEN

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.
Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.

Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.
Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be.
Slower is better.
Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.
If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't "be friends". A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend.
Don't settle.
If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.
Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.
The only person you can control in a relationship is you.

Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently?
Always have your own set of friends separate from his.
Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.
If something bothers you, speak up.
Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.
You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.
Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are... even if he has more education or in a better job. Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.
Never let a man define who you are.
Never borrow someone else's man. If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you.

A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.
All men are NOT dogs.
You should not be the one doing all the bending... compromise is two way street.
You need time to heal between relationships... there is nothing cute about baggage... Deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.
You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you... a relationship consists of two WHOLE
individuals... look for someone complimentary... not supplementary.
Dating is fun... even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right.
Make him miss you sometimes... when a man always know where you are, and you're always readily available to him - he takes it for granted.
Never move into his mother's house.
Never co-sign for a man.

Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need. Keep him in your radar but get to know others.

Share this with other women and men (just so they know)... You'll make someone smile, another rethink her/his choices, and another woman prepare, and a man aware.

Something reminds me of this song...

Where does my heart beat now
by Celine Dion

So much to believe in - We were lost in time
Everything I needed
I feel in your eyes
Always tought of keepin-
Your heart next to mine
But now that seems so far away
Don't know how love could leave
Without a trace
Where do silent hearts go?

Where does my heart beat now
Where is the sound
That only echoes through the night
Where does my heart beat now
I can't live without
Without feeling it inside
Where do all the lonely hearts go

Candle in the water - Drifting helplessly
Hiding from the thunder-
Come and rescue me
Driven by hunger -
Of the endless dream

I'm searching for the hand that I can hold
I'm reaching for the arms that let me know
Where do silent hearts go?

I know that out there somewhere
He waits for me
Someone who's searching just like me
Then one touch overcomes the silence
Love still survives
Two hearts needing one another
Give me wings to fly
I hear my heartbeat now
I hear the sound
Hear it echo through the night

I feel my heart beat now
Now that I've found
The feeling lives inside
I've got someone to give my heart to
Feel it getting stronger and stronger
And stronger
Hearts are made to last
Till the end of time

Release that stress!

I was so damn stressed these past few days. I don't know why. (Well, it's a secret...hehehe!~!) Then as I browsed some no-nonsense links, I read this article about stress release exercises. Here it goes:

Stress Release Exercises
Presented by: Nanci Phillips-Frank, MS, RYT

Tuning In…

Take 3 to 5 breaths. Try to length each Exhale.

Counted Breath:

Look at the clock count how many inhales and Exhales you take in one minute. TRY to S>L>O>W it down! Each Inhale+ Exhale =1. Keep counting until I tell you to stop.!!!

Shoulder Rolls:

Inhale shoulders up to ears, Exhale squeeze shoulder blades back and down. Repeat 3-5 times.

Horizon line:

Inhale, then as you Exhale slowly turn head to the right, Inhale back, Exhale to the left. What do you see on the horizon line today?

Ear to Shoulder:

Exhale Right ear to Right shoulder, arms out away from body. Hold 3 breaths! Repeat on the Left side. Notice any stretch or strain. Do Not hold if it strains your neck.

Alternate Arm Raises:

Raise Right arm up, turn head to the left. Exhale down Repeat on Left side! Then Right arm up, turn head and lift Left leg at the same time. Repeat on the Left Side (use right leg) Do this 5 times. It‚s great for balancing the right and left side of the Brain.

Cat and Cow:

Sit on the edged of the chair, feet under hips and knees. As you breath in push chest forward and tail bones back and down, Exhale tuck chin, round back and tail bone. Repeat several times. This is great to use in the car, airplane or at your desk.

Eye Relaxer:

Warm hands by rubbing them together to increase energy, then place the heel of your hands on your eyes. Relax for 5 breaths and ENJOY!

Chair Back

Bend:

Place your arm pits over the back of your car. This stretches your shoulders and your chest Breath slowly and deeply into your belly. Do this for 3 breaths or more!

Standing Exercises

Heel Lifts

Feet are hip distance apart, all toes facing forward. Inhale lift heels, Exhale lower. Lift and hold. Palm of hands can be pressed together and focus on a specific point. Stay as long as you can! Keep breathing!

Mountain

Feet are hip distance, press down with feet, feeling front body lifting up, as back body (shoulder blades and tail bones) point down. Notice how you feel? Great to use while waiting in line!

Chair Twist

Sit sideways in the chair, Inhale lengthen the spine, Exhale twist torso to the Left. Keep twisting and breathing allowing the head to follow. Repeat on other side.

AH! Breath

Inhale slowly, HOLD, Exhale with a big AH! At least 3 times, when ever needed!

Well...there you have it. I hope this will help you out clean bad air and anguish in your hearts and brains. Stressful things are bad for your health and beauty. Be sure to relax and be calm as you face the world everyday.

Hehehehe...have a nice day everyone and enjoy relaxing all the way.Ü

Another great movie done by Michael Bay...cool TRANSFORMERS!!!

Just watched TRANSFORMERS last night and it was the best movie ever (well, there were also the Pirates of the Caribbean movies and Titanic), but it was all worth watching and paying for. The movie effects and the story was all well thought-out. I'm beginning to believe that they'll be doing another TRANSFORMERS movie and after checking it on IMDb (best movie database), yes, they'll be releasing it on 2009...huhuhuhu...that'll be still 2 years from now.

But anyways, the movie was really great. If you love action and robots, and good-looking cars, well this movie is for you.

Movie lovers and movie goers...got any rates and comment for this movie?

Gonna rate it a perfect 10...4 thumbs up for it as well...Ü

Just a start...

Howdy people. I suddenly got interested in posting blogs. It was like there was something that hit me and urged my depths to post some interesting and not-so interesting facts of life and, somehow, try to spill the beans from my head. Nevertheless, I need to learn how to share ideas and stuff with you guys, for better exchange of opinions, as well.

Well, I guess this is just it for now. Just an introduction this time 'coz I'm kinda sleepy and got nothin' more to say. I'll just keep in touch and be hearin' from me always.

CHOW!