Short Course on Basic Raw Food Preparation

Ms. Cheloy Ignacio of Raw Food Philippines never ceased to share the good benefits of raw food diet.  I got this email from Cheloy last Saturday with the information that while in the US, she will also conduct classes on raw food diet as what she regularly does here in Manila.  She’s offering a two-hour class on Basic Rawfood Preparation in Las Vegas, California for US$125.  As usual, every attendee should come on an empty stomach.  Inclusive of the session are twelve (12) delicious, mouth-watering and easy-to-follow recipes to learn and also to enjoy i.e. almond milk, green smoothie, mock salmon pate’, asian  salad with special dressing, vegetables sushi rolls, cheddar cheese dip, stuffed portabella mushroom, fettuccine alfredo, angel hair pasta with marinara sauce, broccoli salad, tomato soup and walnut raisin cookies.

DATE: JULY 16, 23, AND 30, 2009

TIME: 5:30-7:30 P.M. 

VENUE: SF SUPERMARKET MINI MALL

            RM 201-10,  ( 2ND LEVEL PARKING)

            5115 W. SPRING MOUNTAIN ROAD

            LAS VEGAS , NEVADA 89146 

CONTACTS: 702-696-8816 Las Vegas

                    www.rawfood_phils@yahoo.com

Also, watch out for upcoming sessions to be held in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, California.

The World is Mourning for Michael Jackson

The world was shocked as the news about the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson spread. 

“He was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon at UCLA Medical Center after arriving in a coma.  The singer was rushed to the hospital, a six-minute drive from the rented Bel-Air home in which he was living, shortly after noon by paramedics for the Los Angeles Fire Department. A hospital spokesman would not confirm reports of cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm.” (www.nytimes.com)

I’m not really a big fan of Michael Jackson but when I heard the news on the radio within an hour of his death while I was on my way to work, I felt sad, of course.  Actually, I got this text joke last April 1 (April Fool’s Day) about his death.  I forwarded the text without realizing the punch line at the end.  Now, it’s no longer a joke…  He’s gone forever.

In the office, I jokingly asked a colleague if he has a compilation of his songs that he can play on his computer (which has a good speaker system).  After a few minutes, he started playing one of his songs… He was able to find a site that plays his songs right there and then.  While “Someone in the Dark” was playing, I felt a sudden intense sadness.  Why on earth did I feel that way?  I guess, it’s just but normal for such feeling to arise after the loss or death of someone, so much so for someone like the legendary Jackson.

“Michael, the world is in grief for such an untimely death of yours.  You may have wronged some people but I believe many still love you.”

BS Lip and Cheek Stain Exiting Soon?

Last Saturday, I and a colleague were strolling around Robinsons Galleria when I noticed Body Shop still on sale.  Was the anniversary sale extended again?  I wondered… As we got closer, I realized the items on sale were different from the last time, as far as I can recall.  One item on the display window piqued my interest so I asked my colleague if it was ok to check out the items. 

While my buddy was trying a free make-over, I expressed to the staff my liking for their Lip and Cheek Stain.  According to her, this favorite item of mine will be phased out  soon co’z it’s not selling very well in other countries unlike in Manila.   If ever, this will be the second Body Shop product I patronize that is exiting the market, the first was the Tea Tree Oil Pressed Powder.

Shopaholics at MNG

I didn’t go straight home last Friday as earlier planned.  Last minute, I was invited to have dinner by a friend.  Since I so wanted to eat pizza that day, I said “yes” but I insisted that we just have dinner, pizza at that, no extra strolling. 

We were considering Domino’s Pizza in Makati Avenue but since we were not sure about the parking area, my friend suggested that we go to Rockwell instead.  I was quite happy co’z I know I’ll be able to drop by Royce’.

Since we were not hungry yet, we checked out some stores first.  My friend spotted Mango with the signage “Sale up to 50%” and she suggested that we get inside hoping to get some good items.  I told her that the last time I checked out Mango during sale, I wasn’t successful co’z the sale had long been running.  As we got in, you can see the excited ladies rummaging through the shelves and racks.  Seemed like the sale has just started and I was right.  There were still a lot of nice items co’z the sale just started a day before.  So went the impulse buyer in me, again…

I just wanted a nice top but I was able to get a nice-fitting jeans, too, for a discounted price of 50%.  I almost got 2 blouses but I thought it was so impractical as I already got myself a black one last weekend aside from the 3 or 4 I took home during the first week sale at Festival Mall last month.  As for my friend, she got herself a cute blazer/jacket and a pair of jeans, too.  She also wanted another top but she had previous purchases from Memo a few weeks ago.  So for lesser guilt….

For the girls and other ladies out there, you can still catch the sale as there’s no definite end date yet.

Body Shop Sale Extended

Girls, grab your shopping basket before the day ends co’z today is the last day of the Extended Sale at all Body Shop outlets.  Get as much as 70% discount on your favorite stuffs.

Speaking of favorite stuff, mine is the Lip and Cheek Stain.   Since it was launched here in the Philippines, I never ran out of stock of this item.  I always have at least 2 pieces of this fabulous beauty essential in my vanity drawer.  How’s that?  Well, I just never missed to purchase this item whenever it’s on sale.  I got myself 2 pieces last month when it was offered at 40% off.  Now, that makes 4 in my drawer.  So, you know…

What make this item a really “must-have”  for me?  First is the price.  At Php795, it costs a little cheaper compared to other brands like Smashbox, Mac and ModelCo.  And if you’re regularly checking out Body Shop, you should not miss the sale events that usually include this stuff offered at 40% off or “Buy 1, Take 1″.  Isn’t that hot?  Another thing I like about this stuff is the natural glow it gives my cheeks and with just a little powder and lip color, off I can go….