Pretty Lady. Elegant Woman

I fascinate everything that makes a woman. I like the idea of femininity that exudes from her. And among those fascinations I like to note the top 3 things that makes every woman feels special as a woman.

#3. LBD. Also known as the little black dress, LBD has become a staple in almost every woman's wardrobe. I believe that every woman has the perfect LBD for her body shape; all it takes is a little "get-to-know-your-body" time. A woman doesn't have to have a hour glass figure to have an LBD in her closet. After all, Cameron Diaz may be slim but she absolutely looks great in this little black dress.

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 #2. Stilettos. It will take a lot of practice (and courage) to wear this type of footwear. I read that there are five important points to remember when considering a pair of stilettos: (1) get the right and the well-made pair, (2) exercise (before and after) to strengthen ankles and calves, (3) heel-ball-toe-hips rhythm, (4) take small steps, start slow, and practice, practice, practice, (5) enjoy and love yourself! Also known as The Deadly Weapon, a pair of stilettos is something that will make every woman look and feel sexy. It will really showcase those impressive gams, just like Emma Watson's, while wearing her Christian Louboutin pumps.

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#1.  Wedding dress. For most women, if not all, the wedding dress is the most prized part of the wardrobe. Every detail of the dress is of great importance - from the type of material, texture, length, cut, embroidery, ...etc. It will literally take months for it to be made starting from the design to the semi-final fitting. I just have this idea that any bride in her (well-crafted) wedding dress is radiant, stunning, and full of love. From the moment she takes her first step towards that special man who patiently (and excitedly) waits for her at the end of the aisle, all pairs of eyes are on her because on that special day, she is the most beautiful creature ever made.

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Isn't she just lovely? :)

A Tree to Remember

December has always been a favorite month. It is something to look forward every year. Family, food, presents, and of course, the Christmas tree.

I just had this belief that happiness would be magnified at least a hundred times whenever there's this Christmas figure with ornaments and presents underneath it. 

A Picture with Mr Tree

I was a toddler when I first came across a Christmas tree. 

It was the day my sister's god sister brought me along to watch her ballet recital. Like most events, picture taking was done as a memorabilia. And since that was Christmas time, a picture with the Christmas tree that stood near the stage was a famous spot. It stood high with all those little people with red coats, black belts and pointed red hats scattered at different angles. It was big but I felt it was harmless so I allowed myself to be led by the hand and stared at the lens focused towards us.

I vaguely remembered how she danced that day, but maybe, just as most adults would do, her mother, Mama Linda, and probably my Nanay (grandma) instructed me to clap my hands after the performance. She may had danced very well, but all along, my eyes kept on wondering when would we eat.

Branches and Leaves

Being first born, I was close to my Nanay (grandma). She lived in her own home in the city and a week is not complete without her presence. 

She's fond of plants and trinkets. Thus, when it's in season, she did not need any artificial stuff to make herself a Christmas tree or should I say, a Christmas plant. With just a few (but real) leaves, it would always stood perfectly on a table. Being short, it was in favor of my height; I could freely touch the rounded ornaments she put and satisfied myself by how each would respond without being scolded if any got loose (they're made of plastic and thread).

Simple Ornaments

I could still remember the first Christmas tree my Mama bought. It was about 3 or 4 feet tall with 5 parts to be assembled. It was so simple but an improved version of my Nanay's. Nonetheless, anytime during the "ber" months, when she brought out the boxes, I was always excited just because she allowed me (and my sister) to decorate it (get what to expect). Sad as it may be, it only lasted before l entered high school.

Close to Have My Own

Always. I am always drawn to Christmas trees of all sizes: from table top to gargantuan. I always catch myself smiling to Christmas trees of all colors; green, white, yellow and blue.  I always feel a lot of happy emotions just by the thought of decorating it.

I want a big dark green Christmas tree, about 12 feet high. I want it to be decorated in a way that will make each child smile no matter how shy he/she may be. I want it be a presentation, in my own home, for friends to remember about the colors of life. 

I want it, not just pretty but, dazzling. 

I want it, not just catchy but, inspiring.

And I just know. Soon.

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Let's all have a Merry Christmas! :)

Classic Tales

Even when I was in grade school, I have been an avid visitor of the place a minority of students like: the library. I studied in a private school so as expected, it is worth every penny my parents paid. I was in grade two when I began to read classic books. The titles Little Women, The Secret Garden, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Last of the Mohicans, Gulliver's Travels, Robinson Crusoe, Call of the Wild, Black Beauty, Kidnapped,  were familiar to me. I mostly read them inside the library and borrow them for a week. At a young age, I don't care when some words required me to consult a dictionary. For as long as the book is hard bound, has clean pages and illustrations, then, I can read it for my own leisure. 

I entered high school where some classic books where required to read to submit a book review. Eventually, I read Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Pride and Prejudice,Wuthering Heights, and the thick ones like Les Miserables and The Count of Monte Cristo. 

But if there's one book that I really enjoyed reading, that would be The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*. Tom Sawyer was a mischievous boy who lived with his Aunt Polly in the Mississippi River town. Because he was involved in a fight, he was forced to whitewash the fence as punishment. After then, more incidents happened displaying his mischief and wit. 

The author of the book is Samuel Clemens who used Mark Twain as his pen name. Out of curiosity, I researched about the author and his works. His book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was actually based on his youth in Hannibal. Because of his talent, wit and satire, he earned the title "the greatest American humorist of his age". As a writer, he published thirty books and more than hundreds of short stories, essays, and speeches.

A lot of biography were written for the literary icon, Mark Twain [1835-1910]. His early years and life near the river (Mississippi), his marriage and family, his travels, even his love for science (he was good friends with Nicola Tesla) were printed and published. 

In New York city, it has been claimed that a tour is given to the places he formerly visited nearing his birthday yearly. 

To you Mister Twain, (and with Google's doodle), 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

Thank you for being an inspiration. :)

Google.com, Nov 30, 2011

 "Courage is the resistance to fear, mastery of fear- not the absence of fear." - Mark Twain

References:

Merriman, C.D. 2006. Mark Twain. Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://www.online-literature.com  /twain/.

Railton, Stephen. 1996. Mark Twain in His Times. Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/railton/index2.html.

The Official Website of Mark Twain. (n.d). Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://www.cmgww.com/historic/twain/about/bio.htm.

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* I also read the sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Its controversy led me to read it differently. It is indeed a Great American Novel.