Single Punks on the Loose!

To those punk singles out there who are in search of someone to relate to and can chat to visit this site that supports punk rock dating. This is especially design to make room for punksters to meet online and get to know each other. What are you waiting for! It's time to spread the word and spread the love!

Blogger Buddy Award

Once again my good friend Grace gave me this great award. Thanks for not giving up on me and for not growing tired on tagging me.

I'm going to pass this award to the following bloggers regardless of if you have it or not already: Lizzie, meryl, chelle, augustinians and anyone else that is linked on my site. Feel free to grab this award because you deserve it!

National Phone Listing

Now there's a solution to all the unethical phone calls, prank callers and stalkers. The National Phone Listing allows you to check the mysterious phone number who constantly bugs you in the wee hours of the night or stalkers who persistently annoys you even if you're at work or in the middle of something. The website assures very reliable information of the owners of this phone numbers. Very helpful isn't? This great news somehow liberates us of the unknown from the other side of the line and maybe because of this wonderful site, theses callers will think twice and eventually change their minds in bugging other people. The website also offers a user-friendly instruction that will surely guide you in your search.
Moreover, this national phone listing website allows you to double check if the number of a particular person or company is still active or is not functioning anymore and because this site gives information of this people or company, you might as well get their new phone numbers and other details through checking this site. By this way, this can save much time and energy in locating these sources. Try checking out this site and use it anytime you wish!

Down Syndrome

Last night, I took care of 8-year old girl who has a down syndrome. She was very nice and mature. It is weren't for her physical attributes, I would really say that she is just like other kids. I like her in a way because she was not difficult to handle, she says when she's thirsty, when she's in pain or when she feels like peeing. I have read on some facts about this syndrome....

Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically. It affects about 1 in every 800 babies.

The physical features and medical problems associated with Down syndrome can vary widely from child to child. While some kids with DS need a lot of medical attention, others lead healthy lives.

Though Down syndrome can't be prevented, it can be detected before a child is born. The health problems that can go along with DS can be treated, and there are many resources within communities to help kids and their families who are living with the condition.

What Causes It?

Normally, at the time of conception a baby inherits genetic information from its parents in the form of 46 chromosomes: 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. In most cases of Down syndrome, a child gets an extra chromosome 21 — for a total of 47 chromosomes instead of 46. It's this extra genetic material that causes the physical features and developmental delays associated with DS.

Although no one knows for sure why DS occurs and there's no way to prevent the chromosomal error that causes it, scientists do know that women age 35 and older have a significantly higher risk of having a child with the condition. At age 30, for example, a woman has about a 1 in 900 chance of conceiving a child with DS. Those odds increase to about 1 in 350 by age 35. By 40 the risk rises to about 1 in 100.

Interesting huh?

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html#

Your Ultimate Guide to Las Vegas Shows

Las Vegas, the city the never sleep! How I wish I could there someday to tour the place, witness the famous dancing lights, try in one of their elite casinos and most especially watch their shows. I heard they are fantastic and the best entertainers in the world! Trip to Las Vegas will never be complete without peeping into one of the most talked about Las Vegas Shows. I checked out their site and discovered that there are more Vegas shows than I knew of. In the site, you can choose variety of shows that would suit your taste and of course your budget. One of the shows that interest me is the Le Reve. According to what I have read, it depicts the theme of arts and had some historical touch in it. Classy isn't? I'm also intrigue with what the O - Cirque du Soleil would be like because I was told that this show gains so much popularity in the states and among the tourist visiting Las Vegas. So all of you who are interested to watch this amazing shows from Las Vegas, try visiting the site and you will see the full details of the shows and the availability of the seats. You can also purchase the tickets of your chosen show using this website. Rest assured that you will be give a good deal of your money!

Proper Diet

I was all the time worried that I'm getting bigger and bigger as the days go by. I have decided to enroll in some local fitness program but I overlooked one big factor why I am increasing in size and that is I have the most unhealthy diet in the world! *wink*

I found this amazing proper diet diet article that I wanted to share to you guys!

1. Learn the four basic food groups:
   • milk products: milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream
   • meat/eggs: red meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
   • grains: breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and so forth
   • fruits/vegetables; may be consumed as solids or juices.

   Twenty percent of a healthy diet should consist of milk, meat and eggs, and 80 percent should be vegetables, fruits, and grains. (Fiber is found in grains, fruits, and vegetables.) This is similar to the recommendations that children receive 55 percent of their calories from carbohydrates, 30 percent from fats, and 15 percent from proteins.

2. Eat three meals a day.

   Breakfast is essential for children. Skipping breakfast can compromise performance at school. For dieters, skipping breakfast usually doesn't lead to weight loss. All meals should contain fruits or vegetables, as well as grains. Meat or milk should be included in two of the meals.

   Eating snacks is largely a habit. Snacks are unnecessary for good nutrition but harmless unless your child is overweight. If your child likes snacks (and most children do), encourage fruits, vegetables, and grains, but don't give them close to mealtime.

3. Decrease the amount of fat (meat and milk products) in the diet.

   Americans eat excessive amounts of meat and dairy products. Although cholesterol is important for rapid growth, children over age 2 should consume it in moderation (not eliminate it).

   To decrease the amount of fat in the diet, follow these guidelines:

   • Remember that one serving of meat per day is adequate for normal growth and development. (Don't serve meat more than twice a day.)
   • Serve more fish and poultry and fewer red meats, since the latter have the highest cholesterol levels. Lean red meats are lean ground beef, pork loin, veal, and lamb.
   • Trim fat off meats and the skin from poultry.
   • Don't serve bacon, sausages, spareribs, pastrami, and other meats that have a high fat content. Cut back on hot dogs, lunchmeats, and corned beef.
   • Limit the number of eggs to 3 or 4 per week. (Eggs have the highest cholesterol content of any of the commonly eaten foods. The cholesterol in one egg is equivalent to the cholesterol in 14 ounces of beef, 1-and-1/2 quarts of whole milk, or 1 quart of ice cream.)
   • Serve 2 percent milk instead of whole milk for children over 2 years of age.
   • Decrease the amount of milk your child drinks to 2 or 3 cups per day. (Encourage your child to drink water to satisfy thirst.)

     On the other hand, some teenage girls may need to be reminded to consume adequate milk products (the equivalent of 3 glasses of milk) to lay down the bone mass required to prevent osteoporosis later in life.

   • Buy margarine instead of butter.
   • Keep in mind that red meat may be hard to give up because of the widespread misconception that red meat helps to build muscle mass and strength.
4. Increase the amount of fruits, vegetables, and grains in the diet.

   Follow these guidelines:

   • Children should consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. (Fifty percent of American children eat only one fruit or vegetable per day.)
   • Try to serve a fruit at every meal.
   • Offer fruits as dessert and snacks.
   • Start every day with a glass of fruit juice. (Caution: limit fruit juices to 2 cups per day to prevent diarrhea.)
   • Since fruits and vegetables are interchangeable, don't force children to eat vegetables they don't like.
   • When making casseroles, increase the amount of vegetables and decrease the amount of meat.
   • Serve more soups.
   • Encourage more cereals for breakfast.
   • Use more whole-grain bread in making sandwiches.
5. Include an adequate amount of iron in the diet.

   Throughout our lives we need adequate iron in our diets to prevent anemia. Everyone should know which foods are good sources of iron. Red meats, fish, and poultry are best. One serving per day of these foods will provide adequate iron. Although liver is a good source of iron, it contains 16 times more cholesterol than beef and should be avoided. For young children who refuse meats in general, use low-fat luncheon meats as a meat source. Adequate iron is also found in iron-enriched cereals, beans of all types, peanut butter, raisins, prune juice, sweet potatoes, spinach, and egg yolks. The iron in these foods is better absorbed if the meal also contains fruit juice or meat.

6. Avoid excessive salt.

   Salt is not usually harmful for people without high blood pressure. However, to discourage a taste for excessive salt in infants do not add it to their foods. Remove the salt shaker from the dinner table. Use other herbs and spices instead of salt. Purchase salty foods such as potato chips and pretzels sparingly.

7. Avoid excessive pure sugars.

   Sweets are not bad, but they should be eaten in moderation. Most humans are born with a "sweet tooth." They seek out and enjoy candy, soft drinks, and desserts. The main side effect of eating candy is tooth decay if the teeth are not brushed afterward. Eating food with a lot of sugar ("a sugar binge") can cause, 2 or 3 hours later, jitters, sweating, dizziness, sleepiness, and intense hunger. This temporary reaction is not harmful and can be relieved by eating some food. A love of sweets is not related to obesity (if the total calories per day are normal) or hyperactivity. A high amount of sugar in the diet has not been correlated with coronary artery disease or cancer.

8. Know what to eat before exercise.

   Eating meat does not improve athletic performance. The best foods to consume before prolonged exercise are complex carbohydrates. These include bread, pasta (noodles), potatoes, and rice. These should be consumed 3 to 4 hours before the athletic event so they have passed out of the stomach.

   Water consumption continues to be important up to the time of participation and every 20 to 30 minutes during the activity

http://www.culinary-yours.com/diet.html

Airconditioning

We can't deny the fact that our daily activities are somehow influence by our environmental condition. During summer, most of the time we found it uneasy to move around because of the very humid weather that cause us to perspire a lot. On the other hand during cold weathers, we tend to slow down our activities as the temperature somehow affects our body's own temperature and slows down our metabolism. Annoyed by this? All we need is proper heating, ventilating and air conditioning system installed in our home and also in our respective workplaces. I encountered Moreno Valley HVAC while browsing through the internet. Looking at their site, I was given a clearer picture that I really need this HVAC system big time! One nice thing about the Moreno Valley HVAC is that they first assess our homes and conducts some careful inspection before quoting prices and installing the system. They take into consideration the electrical systems of our homes and businesses so as to prevent future electrical problems. This would only mean that the services they give are highly personalized and tailor fits to the consumer's preferences. By this procedure they have, we are rest assured of the quality of the services they offer.

A Much Deserved Break

The recovery room and surgical intensive care unit of the Mindanao Heart Center is planning to have our first ever outing. Yes, it's will be our first outing since the Heart center was instituted last February 2007. What took us so long to have this outing? Well, everytime we planned on something, an operation is scheduled on that very same day. Hopefully we are going to get this much deserved break this time. We're keeping our fingers crossed!

Are You Safe?

Last tuesday, when my architect friend visited our home, she had so many comments and suggestions to almost everything in the house. According to her, we need to put some necessary precautionary measures to ensure our safety when we are inside the house and the house's safety when nobody is around. First thing that we need to do is to make sure that our doors are strong enough to withstand any pressure and that to have a good set of locksets that are not easily tampered. We need to have door limiters and security mirrors to help identify people before entering the house. For additional information i checked into the internet and read on this very informative Home Security Blog. In the blog I learned that I can also protect our home with some low cost home security improvements. One of the most applicable tip was making our home appear that someone is always home. Since both of us are working and most of the time we arrived home late at night, we need to make it appear that someone is inside the house like we turned on the living room light and the bedroom light before leaving the house in the morning. Also we planned on buying motion and heat sensing lights as what the home security blog suggested in order to scar the burglars and other intruders from our home. For more of these home security tips, check out their sites and be informed!

Tummy Trimming

I can't deny the fact that I getting bigger and bigger. One thing that can prove it is that my old uniform, which was a bit loose when I had it made, now fits snugly but not too tightly yet. I need to get into some physical activities to get me to move around and exercise my once average body built.

Here's some professional tip I got.

It's just a fact of life that pounds will creep up on you with every passing year. Starting around age 40, most people start gaining about a pound per year. It's sad but true. By the time you're 60 years old you'll more than likely be carrying around at least an extra 20 pounds of weight that can add to any health problems you might be having such as heart disease or diabetes.

I'm going to give you a list tummy trimming tips and ideas that will help you keep that unwanted unnecessary weight off for years to come.

1.Start pumping iron. They're very few things that fight fat like strength training with actual weights. It helps to increase muscle tissue and also strengthens bones and over the course of years this will also help you to slow down or prevent more weight gain.

2.Reduce stress. Stress is a leading contributor to weight gain. A lot of people deal with stress by eating comfort foods and really pay no attention to what they're eating when they're stressed. Before you know it, you've gained 10 pounds real quick and that stresses you out even more. Relieve stress in other ways, such as more exercise, meditation, or massages.

3.Step on a scale. There's probably no better reminder to watch your weight than simply stepping on a scale to see if you've lost or gained weight.

4.Eat mindfully. Focus on eating healthy and cutting out foods that you know will cause you to gain weight. Simply add more fruits and vegetables to your diet and you'll see quick results.

5.Become more active. Get up and move around more. Try to do less sitting work and do more work and activities that will cause you to be active.

6.Push yourself at the gym. Constantly set new goals and reach for them by pushing yourself harder at the gym. Lift more, run more, just try to do more.

7.Swim more. Swimming is a great exercise to lose total body fat because it uses almost all of your large muscle groups and this will cause you to lose tummy fat through metabolism.

8.Pilates. Pilates focuses on strengthening your core which involves your tummy. This is a no brainer because it also helps keep you flexible as well.

9.Cut your calories. Remember, unused calories will turn in to flab, so every chance you get, reduce the amount of calories that you eat. Switch to "lite" or "low fat" versions of as many of your favorite foods as you can.

10.Go get some sleep. Really, you need sleep to rejuvenate your body. This is also when you'll experience your muscle growth and the benefits of an increased metabolism by exercising, so be sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

There you go. This is advice that will last years in helping you to keep your tummy slim and trim. Start adding these tips to your daily life and watching your tummy start shrinking this week!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Diets-and-Weight-Loss---Ten-Tummy-Trimming-Tips&id=795146

Caller Wiki

Ever experience finding for telephone numbers but you don't where or how to find it? Well, I do. It was before the internet and other technology were made accessible to people. It was a very difficult situation to deal with especially if there are important transactions to tend to or if there are important people you want to talk to. Another thing is that, much time and energy is wasted if telephone numbers of the agencies or stores are not made available, imagine the gasoline and effort you put into in going those respective place only to find out that they don't have the things you are looking for. Nowadays, were are glad to have the luxury of owning telephone directories in our homes and workplaces, at least everything is within our reach now, with just a touch of our fingers. But, with the progress and continuous change in the economy, more and more establishments kept on emerging in a short span of time that our home and work directories can't keep up. Good thing the presence of Report Callers are now made available to assist us with our needs especially in times when we really mean business and people who have nothing to do keeps on annoying people. With Caller Wiki, all we get is accurate information and only the best is given to every consumer!

TAKEN

Watched the movie last sunday with ronald and I must say that it was a nice movie. Very intelligently made. The plot is very unique and it has a lot of action and suspense. The casting is very good. Liam Neeson is very convincing with the role that he played. The storyline is very realistic and can be an mind-opener for everybody! Two thumbs up for TAKEN!

Hawaii! Hawaii! Hawaii!

Ever since elementary, I have always been fascinated with Hawaii. Thanks to the big show Baywatch Hawaii! I am all the more encouraged to go to Hawaii. The beach and the sand plus the delicious fresh fruits are simply irresistible. I was checking out this site, the Honolulu Real Estate and found out that Hawaii, specifically Honolulu is truly on of the most livable city in the world. I checked out for the best place to reside and the site offers very promising estates that everybody will surely love. Loved the place even if I haven't seen it, how much more if I'm actually there! Check it out!

Proper Breathing While Singing

As all of you know, I am a member of a choir.... but, I don't personally sing. I accompany the group in singing during the mass. Every friday our group holds a practice and everytime we practice our group's main concern was the proper breathing techniques. So I am helping out my hubby, who also happens to be the one in charge with the choir's practices, to look for the basics of singing and here's what we found....

Breathing Basics for Singing

Normal breathing involves a shallow inhalation and an even exhalation followed by a pause before it all starts again. But when you sing, breath control means taking your breathing off autopilot. You not only need to inhale quickly and exhale slowly as you sing the phrases of a song, but you also need to maintain proper posture.

Breathing in this manner provides you with the breath control that you need to sing efficiently. However, because controlled breathing doesn't come naturally to you, you need to train your body to breathe for singing. Keep reading to walk through the breathing basics.

Discovering your singing breath

The easiest way to find out how you should breathe for singing is simply by feeling it. Being able to visualize and feel the proper way to breathe helps make the process more natural for you, too.

Inhalation refers to air moving into your body — breathing in. Exhalation is when you exhale or blow out the air. You exhale when you speak or sing.

Inhaling to sing

Singing songs requires getting a full breath quickly — a quick inhalation — because the orchestra can't wait five minutes for you to find the air. So knowing how your body feels when you inhale helps you to get air in your body quickly to sing the next phrase. Use the following exercise to explore your own inhalation. Get a feel for how your body should move when you inhale and exhale.

1. Pretend that air is really heavy as you inhale. Visualize it weighing 50 pounds and let it fall low into your body.

2. Let it fall lower than your belly button. Explore this sensation.

3. Then let the breath fall in faster. Still visualize it being heavy but let it fall quickly into your body.

4. You can also fill your lungs as if you were going to blow up a balloon. You will feel your abdomen and lower back expand.

This sensation of quickly filling your lungs with air is how you properly inhale for singing.

Yawning happens all the time when working on breath control. The body gets confused with the different amount of air coming in, and you yawn. Voice students yawn plenty during lessons and are embarrassed at first. Don't worry — it's okay to yawn when you're working on your breathing.

Exhaling to sing

Singing means that you have to control your exhalation. You want to have a sustained and smooth exhalation. This control helps you to sing those demanding high notes and long slow phrases.

To explore exhalation, blow a feather around the room. If you have a spotless house, you'll have to use an imaginary feather.

1. Try to blow the feather really high up in the air and use a long stream of breath to get it to go up.

2. Try not to collapse your chest as you blow the feather.

3. While chasing the feather with your breath, notice what moves in your body as you exhale. You should feel that your abdomen has slowly returned to normal and that your chest has stayed in the same position the whole time.

4. At the end of the exhalation, you should feel the need to immediately inhale again.

Posturing yourself for breathing

Breathing efficiently when you sing is a combination of great posture and skillful inhaling and exhaling. Remember the importance of good posture; it allows you to get a deep, full breath. If you slouch or you're too rigid, your diaphragm locks and prevents you from getting a correct breath for singing. If your breathing and your posture work together as a team, you can improve your singing.

To sing your best, you want to develop good posture while you breathe. When your body is aligned correctly, taking and using an efficient breath is easier.

Your own two hands can help you to maintain great posture while breathing. As you work through the breathing exercises, place one hand on your chest and the other hand on your abs. As you inhale, use your hand to feel whether your chest stays steady; you want it to stay in the same position for both the inhalation and the exhalation. (If your chest rises during inhalation, you create tension in your chest and neck.) With your other hand, feel it moving out with your abs as you inhale and back in toward your body as you exhale.

Positioning your body to feel breath

Different body positions also help you to feel your breath movement. Moving through different positions can help you feel the movement of breath.

Start flat on the floor and gradually work your way up to standing. It's great to work your breath on the floor, but you can't perform on the floor. You have to get up sometime and breathe correctly, so it may as well be right away. By starting out on the floor, you're able to totally focus on breathing and the movements in your body. By gradually working your way up, you can continue exploring the same movement of breath while working your way up to standing. Some singers have trouble finding the right movement for breathing when they stand. When they begin on the floor, they often find a sense of release in their body and can really feel the movement.

Lying on the floor

1. Lie down on the floor or bed with a heavy book on your abdomen.

2. As you inhale, you should see the book rising up then lowering back down as you exhale. If you don't see the book moving, notice what's moving as you breathe. Feel the sensations in your body. When you inhale, your lungs expand and take in air. Your body, specifically your abdomen, moves out as you inhale.

3. As you exhale, the air is leaving your body, and you should see or feel the abs moving back in. This movement happens because of the air moving and not because you move your abs. You can bounce your abs without breathing, but that won't improve your singing.

Getting down on your hands and knees

1. Get down on your hands and knees. Yes, you need comfy clothes to survive these exercises. In this dignified position, take some slow breaths and notice what you feel moving in your body.

2. During inhalation, your abs fall toward the floor.

3. During exhalation, your abs move back in with the outgoing air. If you feel just the opposite motion, try it again.

4. Your chest should stay steady and not collapse.

5. Notice how your back expands out with the inhalation.

When you're successful and feel the correct movement of your body and breath, try the next exercise.

Squatting down

Squatting is just as exciting as getting down on your hands and knees, and it requires comfy clothes, too.

1. Squat down on the floor.

You can keep your heels on the floor or lift them up off the floor. You can also place your hands on the floor to steady your balance. Don't fall over!

2. As you inhale, notice the movement across your back.

What you want to feel is your abs moving out and your lower back expanding as you inhale. If you're not sure about this breath movement, change your position just a bit. You don't have to be in a squat exactly.

Slumping over

Slumping is illegal among singers, but don't tell anyone.

1. Stand up and slump over.

2. As you're slumped over, feel the movement in your body as you breathe.

3. Release your neck so that your back can stay pliable for breathing.

4. Notice that when you take in the air, you can feel the lower abs moving out, because they're all flabby from being slumped over. Those of you who are really thin, you may not feel your abs move much in the beginning. That's okay. You can still acquire great breathing habits for singing.

5. Notice also that your lower back opens as you inhale. Try to let your ribs close slowly as you exhale instead of collapsing right away.

These charming, physical positions help you to feel the breath moving in your body. Try standing tall and notice what your body does when you take a breath.

It's okay if you're really confused right now or feel short of breath. Feeling short of breath when you begin working through these exercises is normal. Be really patient, and you'll begin breathing efficiently. It takes a while to create a new habit in your body, and breathing for singing is definitely new. Your inhalation was perfect when you were a baby. If you watch an infant breathe, they know exactly what to do. As you age and your life becomes more complicated, stress affects your body. You start to carry unnecessary tension in various parts of your body, which can prevent you from breathing correctly. Your body gets stressed out.

Quest for the Best Roof In Town

Just this morning, I met up with my architect friend and our trusted carpenter in my mom's place and brought them to our humble abode. I personally asked them to our house in order for us to make a plan for our contemplated extension and renovation project. We talked about the materials we need and how much would the project cost us. The main reason why we need to push through with the extension project is that we badly needed a garage for our car. So, my architect friend quoted some materials for the foundation and the roofing. I showed her the Fort Worth Roofing site which I discovered while searching for Palafox roofing and constructions. She was amazed with the expertise of the company and the quality assurance of the services they offer. Indeed the company was right when they stressed that the labor cost will cover the greatest budget but if hiring the perfect people to do the job with the right materials, much will be save on the budget. We also got some helpful consumer's tip in planning, purchasing the materials and hiring right people to do the job. To all of you who are in quest for better roof in town, especially those living in the United States, check out their site before making any major decision.

To do this Summer!

I am now listing the things I want to do this summer. Hope to comply with this list amidst my busy schedule.

1. Have our home checked by my architect friend so that we can now make a design for our extension and the garage. Then, have the carpenter checked the place so as to estimate the cost of the project and go through with plan.

2. Buy construction materials for the project

3. Buy some new curtains for the house, in preparation for the house blessing.

4. Have our car repainted. Will have the front and back bumpers first next will be the body.

5. Have our new home bless!

House Remodeling

Since I moved into our new home, the one my husband bought for us in preparation for our marriage, we thought that our home is quite small for us especially now that we got a lot of appliances. We thought of remodeling it into a more spacious and elegant home. Since it would be a big project for the both us, we thought of remodeling it as soon as we incur the budget needed to cover the expenses in the remodeling. Meanwhile, while we were still raising the money for our big project, we brainstormed as to how to go about with the remodeling but to no avail we ran out of ideas. So we looked into some remodeling guide over the net just to have some tips on what to do with our home. Fortunately, I checked into Dallas Remodeling and found an excellent design and brilliant ideas with regards to remodeling and budgeting. This site is I something I considered to be consumer friendly as it now only focuses on the company's gain but it also guides consumers to get their money's worth. Even though I lived outside the United States, I am encouraged to consider the sites remodeling ideas. I think they are one of the best in terms of quality finish and excellent service. Check it out and see it for yourself!

Dental Braces Care

I have been wearing braces for almost 3 years now and getting my teeth clean all the time is my ultimate problem. I usually have a hard time every after meal when all of the food stuffs get caught between my brackets and elastics. So I search over the net for some dental braces care. Check this out!

Extra Dental Care While Wearing Braces. Braces Care

It is important to continue to have your teeth checked by your dentist while having orthodontic treatment, dental braces. You also need to take extra care of your teeth (braces care) and mouth. There are a number of steps involved in caring for teeth with braces. The first is removing plaque and is primarily done with a toothbrush:

1. Braces Care: Clean your teeth with braces carefully with floss every day between your teeth where you can. Flossing is difficult without braces and increases in difficulty when working around the brackets. Braces appliances are delicate and you need to make sure you clean them carefully so that they do not break. Your dentist or hygienist will be able to show you the special techniques to use depending on the dental braces you are wearing.
2. Braces Care: Brush your braced teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and, if necessary, use a mouthwash. A manual toothbrush works well if it is properly used, but individuals with brackets and other fixed orthodontic devices may find it easier to use a power or sonic toothbrush. But even a sonic toothbrush can’t remove all the plaque because in dental braces remain some areas that can’t be reached, so other tools may be needed.
3. Braces Care: An interdental brush can be used to fit between the braces wire and the tooth to remove hard-to-reach plaque and food debris. So called proxabrush or “Christmas tree” brush. This brush is specially designed for cleaning between two braces.
4. Braces Care: Oral irrigators can be used as an adjunct to brushing and flossing while wearing dental braces. This helps remove food debris and plaque out of braces.
5. Braces Care: Every time you brush your teeth, brush your retainer as well. Once a day or at least once a week, disinfect your retainer by soaking it in a denture cleanser, such as Efferdent or Polident or other brand name solutions. Add the cleanser to a cup full of warm – but never hot – water. Thoroughly rinse the retainer with plain water before placing it back in your mouth.
6. Braces Care: Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks. Avoid “snacking” on foods or drinks containing sugars, and on fizzy drinks. Also, sticky and hard foods may damage the delicate orthodontic appliances.

Want a Date?

Are you single and feeling alone and would like make a big leap with regard to relationships? Check out interacial dating site and you will surely find whom you can relate to. Interracial Dating.Com is one great venue for singles to find their mate and enjoy the pleasure of dating some who's credible enough to suit your personality. Visit the site and you will see fresh new profiles and you know you might get lucky today! Enjoy!

Pics Galore

Here are some pics taken at recovery room.

Home Improvement Guide

Ever since I encountered ShopWiki, I immediate browse on their site for latest products. Just recently, my husband opened up the topic on improving our home. We talked it over and decided to make some major changes in our living room area but we want it to have some personal touch, so we decided to make the design ourselves and if possible, we will both work on it to minimize the expenses.

At present, we are in the brink of canvassing some home improvement materials for our major project. We found some nice, durable hand tools and painting supplies over shopwiki. We will also be needing some power drills for our curtain rods and wall frames. Since we just recently got married we need some home organization products to help us put our things in the right order. So to all of you who are just starting their own home, I strongly recommend ShopWiki.com for your Home Improvement needs.

Nail Care

Due to my hectic schedule, I don't get to visit the saloon more often and that means I get my toenails done twice in a month. I noticed that my toenails starts to become brittle. I got some tips over the net and here's what I found.

Nail Care is important when it comes to personal grooming. Suppose a woman has applied makeup carefully and attired herself with most fashionable clothes, but has been careless about her nails. How do you think she would look like then? Won't it be a bit shabby? It happens in our everyday life. Indeed it would be better if we give some more attention to nail care. Here are some essential tips on nail care which would definitely help you a lot.

Nail Care

• Take care of your nails between salon visits.
• File your nails regularly and always keep them short.
• If your nails are exposed to chemicals, moisture, water, etc, it could result in split peeling nails or allergic reaction. Wear rubber gloves to protect your nails or coat them with some cotton.
• Never use something like scissors for both for infected and non infected nails.

Artificial Nails

• Always get artifical nails applied by a good technician.
• Artificial nails would need manicure or refilling every two or three weeks.
• If you decide to remove them, appropriate solution is not difficult. Even when the artificial nails are removed, natural nails remain in the same condition.

Nail Tip Design

• Using glue could damage your nails, even if it is applied on polish layers.
• Ensure the last polish layer is dry before applying the next. Use layers of different colours.
• Keep on experimenting with nail tip design. You could use Chinese characters, apply small fake tattoos or create different patterns.
• You could use band-aids for applying design. Cut band-aids and stick them on top of a dry coat of polish. Contrasting color would look good.

For Acryllic Nails

• Keep your acrylic nail polished. Thick polish could cause bubbles and uneven application. So first add a drop of polish and then dilute it thinner.
• Before applying any acrylic layer, clean your nails. If the nails have remnants of cuticle oil, old polish or lotion, the new polish would not apply itself properly.
• For avoiding bubbles, remove the excess from the brush along the bottle's border.
• Lay a base coat to protect your nails and in the process, help helps the acrylic layer to stick in proper way.
• Use a nail stick to clean up the acrylic on the skin around the fingernail.
• Seal the polish with a top coat to camouflage possible bubbles or streaks.
• Seal the polish with a top coat to camouflage possible streaks or bubbles. It also adds shine.
• Allow enough time to the nails to dry.

Western Furnitures, my must-haves

One thing my husband and I have in common is the love for western furniture. We both believe that this kind of furniture exudes class and elegant beauty. Since our room is not that big, we opted to have a queen size bed with minimal design. We found just the perfect design as shown above. It is perfect in a sense that it has the shade of brown and maple/orange, both are our favorite color by the way, which are perfect for our interiors. So those of you who are interested and fond of western designs for your bed, check the site out and you will find great designs to choose from. The site is also open for those who loves to shop for other bedroom furniture such as dressers and nightstands. See it for yourself!

Happy Easter!!!

Alleluia!!! The Lord is Risen! For us Catholics, Easter is a one big celebration of new life. It is more than Christmas or any holiday there is in the calendar. It a celebration of the Lord's triumph on the cross and salvation of our sins. Though these events happened long time ago, for us this a kind of remembering and honoring of God's great love for us! So let us join the church in celebrating God's greatness! Happy Easter everyone!

Everybody Knows

found this very nice poem. just would like to share it to guys

You can't be all things to all people.
You can't do all things at once.
You can't do all things equally well.
You can't do all things better than everyone else.
Your humanity is showing just like everyone else's.

So:
You have to find out who you are, and be that.
You have to decide what comes first, and do that.
You have to discover your strengths, and use them.
You have to learn not to compete with others,
Because no one else is in the contest of *being you*.

Then:
You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.
And you'll be a most vital mortal.

Dare To Believe:
That you are a wonderful, unique person.
That you are a once-in-all-history event.
That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
And you'll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.

What do I really feel?

Have you ever experience the feeling of not knowing what you are really feeling as of the moment? Well, I'm in that state right now. I'm actually in the brink of discovering what I'm really up to emotionally. At one point, I can say that I'm happy with my life now. I have a very loving husband and normal married life so far. When it comes to work, I'm having a great time learning new things and perfecting the old skills. But why am I feeling this way? I'm thinking there might be something missing. What could that be? Hoping to find some answers....

Kasagingan

Last night after our 3-11 duty, ate karen, james, jing and I went to kasagingan for a much needed break. Since we would not want to stay up the rest of the night, ate ka, james and jing orderd hot choco mallows and I, pineapple orange juice. For our desserts, I ordered my favorite Maruya Supreme, ate karen with Banana Crumble and Jing, Chocolate karo cake. As ever, I enjoyed munching on the banana. When I tasted Jing's chocolate karo cake, it tasted different from the last time I ordered it. I thought it has some foul after taste. We immediately call the attention of the waiter and cashier to check if the cake really taste that way. Minutes after, the waiter came back with the cake, according to him, the cake really tastes way, but we would not want to risk eating the cake, we told the waiter not to serve the cake anymore. After sometime, the waiter came back asking us if we want to order another cake in place of the chocolate karo cake, we said yes. Jing got the oreo cheesecake instead. The cake somehow taste a little bit salty but much much better than the choco karo cake's aftertaste. We left the place at around 1:15 in the morning with a lesson learned. Never take anything if you are in a doubt, there's no harm in questioning the product, afterall costumers are always right.

Lap-band Surgery

Lap band surgery is getting more and more popular nowadays. This procedure has become another alternative solution for obesity. Lap band, also known as Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band procedure absolutely involves no big incisions and suturing, so basically it is minimally invasive and means faster recovery. If you think your a candidate for this surgery and you want to know more of this surgery, try checking it out through 1-800-GET-SLIM. When you check out their site, you will see how many lives have been transform as reflected in the their lap band testimonials section and in addition, you will get to see a big comparison in their lap band before and after section.

On a personal note, Lap ban surgery is something to consider if we're talking about health risks. This procedure produces more benefits both in the person's physical appearance and physical health. Thanks to these latest innovation in our medical field, more lives are transformed and become more meaningful.

hhhmmmmm.......

Will be going to work in a matter of 2 hours, still i'm not conditioned to go on duty due to my sinusitis. Been having this for 2 days now and its probably due to the abrupt changes in our weather. I feel weak,honestly, but I don't want to miss my duty. Hoping to feel better soon.