showed me life 'through pencils'

photo curtesy from shazo

A loving Memory of Mr J

I know you have done your duty

I know I have done mine too

I'm happy that you are my teacher

and I enjoyed each lessons teached

as my role model u inspire me

to dream and to draw and to reach

With your kindness, you get my attention,

everyday you are planting a seed

of curiosity and motivation stimulated me

to know and to grow and succeed

you help me fullfill my potential

Im thankfull for all that you've done

I admire you each day , and i just want to say

wherever you are now,

you showed me life 'through pencils'

Thank you Mr.J

you will be missed deeply....

Love,

JtV

My Beloved, My Lover

Now that I've met you

I feel as if I've been looking for you

Theres something about you that has kept me alive

Come and fill up my dreams

come to me my beloved

My heart is crying out

Come to me my beloved, My lover

My beloved resides in my heartbeat

My beloved resides in my breath

You're my desire

you define my moments, my memories

Your one look, soothes my burning soul

you're like water in the desert of my dream

Come and quench my thirst

My heart is crying out

Come to me my beloved, My lover

^JtV^

Close with you

As close as secrets are to Heartbeat

as close as raindrops are to clouds

As close as the moon is to night

As close as Kohl is to eyes

As close as waves to the ocean

Be that close to me, Oh Love of mine.

When you're close, this world is naught

Destroyed in your love, A triumph sought.

When I have your hands in mine

I have with me the heavens divine.

^JtV^

I hate FRIDAY, FEB 12 2010

Hate being sick! hate the spamming that is flaunting in my facebook wall! hate my cooking today so called thai chicken green curry. hate when theres too many things going on at once! hate doing website layout. hate when this one particular person in office literary burst me off. hate the freaggin choc cake (Yuck!) hate seeing at myself in the mirror looking so sluggish! I hate FRIDAY, FEB 12 2010

^JtV^

Exceptional Love at Sipadan Island

"Walking along the beach

Hand in hand

a special world for both

Illuminates their soul.

As the sun began to set

the sky filled with shades of yellows and blues

the only sound heard is the oceans roar

He loved her dearly

and her heart lightly fluttered

A moment so unforgettable

An Exceptional love at Sipadan Island"

^JtV^

Homemade Lip Gloss

Yeap thats rite! U can actually make ur own lip gloss at home! its super easy and super safe!

How did i started and got this whole idea?

Basically i have really dry and chapped lips, it looks bad and feels bad at the same time. tried many chapped sticks ( even Vaseline ) but the results were not satisfying at all...

Then I was actually going through some skin care research via online and I came accross with some videos, then one cought my eyes of "homemade lip gloss!" I was so eager to know and did more studying on it, was really amaze with the results that i actually found.

Its so natural and you actually noe what really contains in ur lip gloss without any doubts! If you are prone to chapped lips you will love making your own homemade lip gloss because you can add just the right ingredients in amounts that are perfect for your lips.

A good lip gloss can very expensive and often you do not get very much more your money. Learning how to make homemade lip gloss will not only save you money but it will you give the opportunity to make a lip gloss that is unique and perfect for you.

Select Your Base

Most home made lip gloss recipes begin with a base of either Vaseline or Beeswax. If you are looking for extra moisture you will want to use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. When you're just learning how to make lip gloss, Vaseline is a good start; it is not simple to use, and unlike beeswax, it doesn't require any additional equipment. Vaseline and beeswax will give you a slippery smooth lip gloss. A beeswax base will make a lip gloss that is firmer and more of a lip balm. It offers excellent protection from the sun, wind and weather. But seens i have Vaseline at home, i use that instead!

Next - Get Creative!

Using Vaseline or beeswax as your base, add ingredients for flavor, extra moisture, aroma or whatever you want to try to turn a generic homemade lip gloss into a one of a kind for you. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

Here is a Really Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe

Honey Lip Balm

1 tsp Vaseline / beeswax
1 tsp of honey
2 tsp almond oil

Melt the Vaseline / beeswax in the microwave. Heat the ingredients in small increments of time so as not to overheat. Combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend completely. Pour into a small pot and let cool until set.

Mint Lip Gloss

Melt 1 Tablespoon of Vaseline or petroleum jelly in the microwave as in previous recipe. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint to taste. Pour in pot. Let cool and set.

Other ingredients to try:

Cocoa powder
Flavored Drink Crystals
Kool-Aid
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Coconut Oil
Vitamin E
Crushed Rose Petals
Aloe Vera

Adding oil base ingredients will add moisturizing properties to your home made lip gloss. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera will promote healing and add anti-inflammatory properties. Mix up a lip gloss that is exactly what you need right now. You can always make something different next time!

So far i have tried cocoa powder, sweet almond oil and aloe vera! Love it so much, in fact i stop buying expensive lip gloss out there! now totally love my lips!

in fact its a great way for yummy Kissable lips! haha...!

^JtV^

Chocolate face mask recipe for soft & nourishing skin

U guys must be thinking " what a waste! ".Its not at all if u want ur skin to be perfect! imagine not only u consume the delicious chocolate but u able to apply it as well, ur skin will look even more yummier... how cool aint it?! (By the way... Im a Chocoholic!)

This chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer that leaves your skin soft and glowing.

before I give u the ingredient, i definitely would like to brief on the containing in chocolate and how is it related to the skin :-

Known about since the times of the Mayas and the Aztecs, chocolate has a special place in our nutrition. It is filled with tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, neurotransmitter that is thought to regulate mood.Recently, a very popular massage offered in beauty salons is chocolate massage. It is one of the most gentle and relaxing

available. Not only is it beneficial to the skin, it helps stabilize your mood by initiating serotonin release. It is very rejuvenating and helps you feel more at peace, happy, and relaxed.I have also heard of chocolate body wax, similar to honey based honey wax. What makes it effective is sugar present in it, that makes it sticky and able to adhere to hairs. Due to fatty acids present in cocoa, the skin becomes soft and nourished.Cocoa powder, which is what chocolate is made of, is a wonderful and powerful antioxidant. It protects and frees the skin from free radicals, that cause significant damage to skin layers. It is a mistake to think that chocolate causes acne. Although chocolate has been blamed as one of the causes of acne, this has not been scientifically proven as of yet. Actually, dermatologists say that what causes acne in people who consume chocolate is milk that is added to it, not the chocolate itself. it has free radicals present, and is far from detrimental so don't let a little myth stop you from consuming this divine treat :)

Back to chocolate face mask recipe...This cocoa recipe has many variations. It might as well be called cocoa powder facial mask recipe as you really need cocoa, not chocolate to prepare it. But you must agree, for the sake of skin care, chocolate mask sounds so much more appealing.

Chocolate face mask recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup cocoa1/4 cup of honey2 tablespoons of heavy cream (sour cream will work as well)3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder

Preparation

Mix all the ingredient until the mass in consistent. Apply on the face, gently massaging it so that oatmeal can start exfoliating the dead skin cell layer. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

In case you are wondering...

there is a reason oatmeal and honey are added to this mix. Similar to its use in body scrub recipes, oatmeal it is recommended for sensitive skin, but can be used in preparation of facial masks for any skin type, as well as for preparation of facial exfoliants as it is gentle on the skin, yet highly powerful.

Honey on the other hand, is a great anti-bacterial agent, deeply cleanses your skin, and opens up clogged pores.

Now that you know all these benefits of chocolate, not only can you be guilt free while eating it, you can prepare an excellent chocolate face mask recipe and aid to your skins youthful look and nourishment.

^JtV^