There are certain people in my life that simply know how to make me smile, ease away the weight of a burden and make me feel better and at peace.And i'm very thankful for those kinds of people. I know that i might not be one of them, but i sure hope to be one of those who simply brighten a room upon entering it. I'd probably say that's the time when i have achieved fulfillment in my life... =)

Your morning thought for the day:
Fires can't be made with dead embers, nor can
enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm
in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor
into pleasant tasks. -- James Baldwin

Why is it that the changes that i make to my template do not register? Why is it that background pictures and pictures do not appear once i access my site from another comp, but appear in my own comp. I uploaded the files in a webpage naman, however hindi sya publicized. Pero kahit na diba? Why why why? AAARGH!

It's hard to hold on to something that you know would never be yours in any way you think of. You just have to learn to let go and face the fact that while some good things never last, some dont even star't. "
> > > > Wow! reading this quote makes me feel lucky! There are just some things in life that are simply ignored and passed over--stuff we take as common in life. Sometimes we need experiences to put our perspective in focus, stuff that will bring our feet back to the ground. View the world with new eyes! hehe

There are times when we keep on asking ourselves why certain things happen to us like "Why me?" "Why does this have to happen?" "What did i do to deserve this?" These are the times when we focus too much on ourselves, too much on what's happeing in our lives as if the world revolves around us....

It's times like these that we need to look at the world with a broader perspective, others have it worse than you do! Be thankful! We all have our share of blessings and misfortunes, that's part of life. We must learn to accept these things and emerge better human beings!

I just came from my Philosophy class....that's the reason for all these musings....philosophy today had renewed meaning to me...i guess it's when you're in need that you cling on to everything and anything...you don't take things for granted but see the beauty in every single thing that comes your way..

"Experience is supposed to make us better, not bitter" "You gotta dance like nobody's watching, you gotta love like you'll never get hurt"

The Colors of Love Test

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Grace, when you reveal your true colors in love, you're a Sensual Partner

You're looking for a loyal love who can share your dreams and fantasies — both in and out of the bedroom. In fact, your greatest desire may be to share your intimate life with another person who can truly appreciate your sensual world. Because sex and sensuality are such valued parts of your life, these things are likely non-negotiables when it comes to finding a life partner. You're also looking for the kind of person who will value success and appreciate the finer things in life.

Wow really?! hehehe

Give me love coz i need all the lovin' there is....
Hold me tight and never let go...
I'm lost in an empty room
Don't know where to go
Don't know whom to turn to
Believe me, i'm all alone......

I wanted to tell you sana that life sucks but you know i can't coz frankly it doesn't! No matter how much pain and suffering you've experienced in your life, you know that as long as you live for another (being-in-the-world-for-and-with-others) life is full of meaning.

Even though i don't understand why life is like this, although i am sad, i feel deep down that life has meaning and that making other people happy as your priority rather than yourself makes you feel happy, better even if you're sad. Am i making sense?

I'm sure to some i am...sigh....crazy crazy thing! tsk tsk


I wish i could tell you how intensely i feel...i wish i could let it all out...but why can't i? i always used to,right--no matter if u got hurt? But now it's different. Why now when things are starting to get better, when i'm finally starting anew? WHY? I know, because it's too late...

Time has passed us by....time has passed me by...i moved to slow...now somebody has moved in....

of course i'm sad, but a part of me is happy...knowing that you will be happy..happier...

Before I Let You Go
By: Freestyle

I can still remember yesterday
We were so in love in a special way
And knowing that you love me
Made me feel, oh, so right

But now I feel lost, don't know what to do
Each and everyday I think of you
Holdin' back the tears
I'm trying with all my might

Refrain:
Because you've gone and left me standin' all alone
And I know I've got to face tomorrow on my own
But baby

Chorus:
Before I let you go
I want to say I love you
I hope that you're listenin'
'Coz it's true, baby, oh yeah
You'll be forever in my heart
And I know that no one else will do
So before I let you go
I want to say "I love you"

I wish that it could be just like before
I know I could've given so much more
Even though you know
I've given you all my love
I miss your smile, I miss your kiss
Each and everyday I reminisce
'Coz baby it's you that I'm always dreamin' of

Bridge:
Letting love go is never easy
But I love you so
That's why I set you free
I know someday, somehow
I'll find a way to leave it all behind me
Guess it wasn't meant to be
But baby…

Repeat Chorus

WHAT'S WITH THE CAKE? WALA LANG TIDBIT


Perhaps one of Chocolate Cake's most worthy traits is the inventive nature of each section. Her recipes include ingredients as unlikely as chili pepper and black tea and cakes that include dozens of mix and match frosting options. While the section on garnishes works easy tricks into beautiful decoration, the recipes are a bit limited. With only a few options to choose from, fortunately one can rely on her more extensive section on plating the cakes. From her sugarcoated edible flowered plates to caramel drippings, the resulting tips would wow any cast of diners.

Not only are the recipes impressive, but the methods and execution also prove worthy. With a degree from the French Culinary Institute and experience as a pastry chef, Urvater's skills are revealed and explained to her readers. In her discussion of ingredients, Urvater probes the many kinds of chocolates, nuts, creams and sugars as an explanation of why particular ingredients are requested. Likewise, her instructions for careful measurement and a discussion at the beginning of each chapter make the recipes foolproof for the attentive reader.

Finally, the book's simple three star system allows bakers of any skill level to enjoy the book. While I was not daring enough to try a three-starred recipe, the one star chocolate tiramisu was absolutely delicious and the two star Sacher Torte, while more complex in its preparation, still turned out perfectly. Overall, the book deems itself a perfect addition to any shelf, particularly in time for the holidays. After all who could resist Berry White Chocolate Cheesecake or a Boozy Mud Cake?

There are many stories and myths about the origins of this famous cake. The version I know was told to me by Jurgen David, one of my pastry teachers at the French Culinary Institute. He is Austrian and worked for a few years at the Sacher Hotel, making countless numbers of Sacher tortes, and he swears this is the only authentic recipe for Sacher torte.
Sometime in the 1830s, Emperor Franz Josef, of the Austro-Hungarian empire, asked his pastry chef, Eduard Sacher, to create a less filling cake than the whipped cream-filled ones then in vogue. At the time, Mr. Sacher was working at Demel's pastry shop in Vienna, where he created for the emperor the jam filled cake we know today as Sacher torte. However, after he left Demel's pastry shop and established his own establishment-the Sacher Hotel-he continued to bake his cake. This is how a dispute arose between Demel's and the Sacher Hotel about which was the authentic cake. Eventually the dispute was settled and laws were put into place about which ingredients are allowed in an authentic Sacher torte and how it must be prepared. Today, only Demel's and the Sacher Hotel in Vienna are allowed, by law, to inscribe the name Sacher on their cakes. The only change I have made is to substitute unsweetened chocolate (which Europeans do not use) for the bittersweet chocolate so that the glaze is less cloying.

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here am i trying to get my the little of what i know about html to work...how i wish i had microsoft front page!...i don't feel like writing anything...well if you have to know i haven't done any assignment yet, i dont' want to think about it muna..and the guidon thing rin hehe. Well i spent countless hours perfecting the webpage for CHOCOLATE FANTASY well it isn't perfect yet. I lack knowlege that's why it doesn't come out the way i want it to....

i just read mel's blog about going to the gym which reminds me that i should start going na rin! i've slacked off for 2 weeks na yata and i'm getting flabby again, tsk tsk, might lose work opportunities!

yes, mel i agree...why does everybody have to be thin and sexy????

wow unbelievable slow ung internet here sa lib.... m waiting for mel and imo to show up..ho hum la lang akong magawa...

I am a STORY TELLER

I am a natural story teller, and tales unfold in my mind almost without thought. I can entertain myself by reading a book that exists only in my head, which might make me seem distant from people at times.

Ey britney isn't dumb! i happen to like britney spears! she's beautiful! ok so does that make me dumb?

Your Inner Blonde is Britney Spears

"Whee! I'm a virgin. Look at my butt crack!"
If everyone were as dumb as you, you'd be able to pull that one off.
But, you do get props for being one of the richest women around!


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