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Monday, March 31, 2008

Just in case you are curious.... that was Hindi posted on 25 March.

Back in the Big Apple this week. Smile...breathe...live.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Sunday, March 23, 2008

if you don't have any exciting plans today.....don't fret....it's THE most perfect day for SPRING CLEANING!!!! :)

Open your windows.... put on some cozy clothes...crank up some rockin' tunes...

recommended listening:
Killers
Paul Oakenfold
Lady Sovereign
Amy Winehouse
Smashing Pumpkins
(Whatever gets you going, friend!)

... take a deep breath...... open your drawers and closets and rock it out!!!!

I've already exfoliated 2 trash bags full of miscellaneous today.

Make a donation to your nearest Housing Works or Salvation Army Thrift shop and get a receipt you can use towards a tax deduction for 2008. Recycling is the "new black."

And don't forget...
One man's garbage is another man's gold.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Men and their toys

Shortly before Valentine's Day, a study was released claiming that forty-seven percent of men in Britain would give up sex in return for a big-screen plasma television.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

LADIES.....It's all about the bra!

...padded, push ups, minimizers, halters......
Your bust is your best fashion accessory! Thank you mom :)

If you dare to bare....that's always the best way to go.
Just make sure your shape looks natural and feminine.

REVAMP YOUR WARDROBE WITH YOUR NATURAL ACCESSORIES WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME!!!!

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

THE SPIDER SITUATION

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE!!!!!

How to clean jewelry

You may have heard that you can clean fine jewelry with toothpaste, but the Jewelry Information Center warns that could be too abrasive for softer metals and gemstones. The best way is to soak jewelry (other than porous stones, like pearls and opals) for 10 minutes in warm water with a nondetergent soap, such as Woolite or Dr. Bronner’s.

Diamonds deserve special treatment: Before putting them in the soap soak, dip them briefly in rubbing alcohol or vodka to dissolve any greasy buildup.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Worship at the Spring footwear fashion altar

Burberry pumps .....Spring collection 2008

I love L.A.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

FENG SHUI THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY...

Thursday, March 13, 2008

If you are in Los Angeles this week this could be worth checking out....

You think your life is strange???

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

IF YOU HAVE A CRANKED UP WAITRESS...

YOU MUST PLACATE HER AT ALL COSTS!!!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

sunshine and blue skies

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Back to NYC!

Tomorrow I'll be making the trek back to NYC...just when it started to get sunny and warm out here. A jet setter can never get too comfortable, huh? :)

Monday, January 28, 2008

Here comes the sun

The sun is finally out. It's time to get outdoors.
Hike at Runyon Canyon? Brisk walk down Robertson...bob and weave around the Paparazzi?
Do a loop at the Grove. Sprint around your neighborhood. Bike ride.

SAG AWARDS

Sorry guys... but at least you scored big time with the Golden Globes and the Emmy's.

THE WINNERS

TELEVISION

MALE ACTOR IN A TELEFILM OR MINISERIES
Kevin Kline, As You Like It

FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEFILM OR MINISERIES
Queen Latifah, Life Support

ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Edie Falco, The Sopranos

ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
James Gandolfini, The Sopranos

ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Tina Fey, 30 Rock

DRAMA ENSEMBLE
The Sopranos

COMEDY ENSEMBLE
The Office

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
24

MOVIES

MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood

FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Julie Christie, Away From Her

SUPPORTING MALE ACTOR
Javier Bardem, No Country For Old Men

SUPPORTING FEMALE ACTOR
Ruby Dee, American Gangster

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Charles Durning

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Dessert delivery service

that's what we're missing. Would someone please get on that?

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Casey Affleck was chewing gum nervously while his category was being announced at the SAG awards tonight.
:(
I am definitely a fan of his but my mother always told me it was impolite to chew gum. It was, in her opinion, unfathomable to chew gum at work or at a social gathering.

I CHING

The book of Ching, also known as the "book of changes", is one of the 5 classic fundamental books of Confucianism. It is more than 3000 years old and its symbols are even older, going back to 5000 years ago. These characteristics make it one of the oldest "superstitious" books in the World; Ching is also one of the most ancient forms of divination. For a very long time, it's been the main Oracle and the first

spiritual resource of the Asiatic nation. Moreover it has had growing p opularity in Europe and America thanks to its mysterious potential to be able to give very detailed intuition to anyone w ho wanted to study this carefully.
I Ching doesn't actually forecast the future but provides a clear vision of the present and gives advice on how to face the situation. "It goes beyond" the questions asked, exposing the deepest truths of Nature and our subconscious; naturally, by interrogating the I Ching, we also get the forecast of a certain event, but will also depend on our free will. estudiarlos con atención.

· The Consultation:

According to tradition, I Ching is consulted by using the 50 yarrow stalks. This long process is based on the use of 3 coins or 3 small sticks.

The 3 coins are cast 6 times whilst the question is formulated. There are 4 possible combinations:

Yang coin

All coins land on Heads: 3+3+3=9;
All coins land on Tails: 2+2+2=6;
One coin lands on Heads and the other 2 on Tails: 3+2+2=7;
2 coins land on Heads and one on Tails: 3+3+2=8.

Yin coin

6 = the broken changing Yin line, 7 is the fixed unbroken Yang, 8 = fixed, broken Yin and 9 = solid changing Yang. The Hexagram is formed from top to bottom so the first line is at the bottom and the sixth line is at the top.
The solid lines are unchangeable whereas the broken lines can form a second hexagram. The broken line and the solid line and the solid line and the broken line therefore form a second hexagram.
It's also possible to let I Ching comment on the current situation without even asking the question!

· The Interpretation:

If an answer has been given by throwing coins, the hexagram obtained represents the answer in the context of the current situation. The most important aspects are the Image, the Sentence and the Lines, especially those that are mobile.

The Image introduces the hexagram as a combination of 2 trigrams and shows the situation at the same time as the question was asked.

The Sentence "focuses on" the subject and gives an indication depending on the possible choices which need to be made to do the right thing or avoid disgrace. The circumstances can be good or bad but it's important to keep in mind an excellent strategy to deal with them.

One of the most surprising characteristics of I Ching is that it often manages to succinctly describe the situation in which we are in, even in modern times. The Oracle can give us courage and makes things clearer. Consulting I Ching therefore is a way of better understanding the contingent situation and alleviates our worries for the future by making the right choices. The I Ching helps us to be the author of our own destiny, guaranteeing us being in harmony with the world around us.

TIPPING ETIQUETTE

A tip should always be earned. Reward good service generously and reduce the tip proportionately for indifferent or rude service. A good rule of thumb is ten percent if the service is mediocre and eight percent if it’s really poor. That way, you help to raise the standard of service. Leaving no tip does not correct the problem of poor service.

Treat servers with respect. Leaving a generous tip doesn’t make up for ordering someone around or treating them dismissively. While tipping augments servers’ incomes and rewards them for a job well done, treating them kindly is just as important.

When in doubt about whether to tip, ask in advance. If a department store is scheduled to deliver a new sofa, call and ask someone in the furniture department whether tipping is customary; in a hair salon, ask the receptionist. In some situations, leaving a tip could be seen as demeaning. Taking the time to find out what’s expected can spare you an embarrassing moment.

Tip on the pre-tax amount of the bill, not on the total.

Tip discreetly. Tipping is a private matter. Don’t act like a “big spender” and flash a lot of bills.

Money is the tip of choice. Sometimes a small gift, usually given during the holidays, can be substituted for cash. In the case of a hairdresser, for example, this gift can “top off” the cash tips you’ve given over the year.

-Peggy Post

1O TIPS FOR BUYING WINE

1. Don't be afraid to ask for help when making a wine selection, either at a retail store or in a restaurant. There are many professionals that are eager to help.
2. Pay attention to the wine's appellation, the area where the wine was grown. Better wines come from better vineyards. If it says Napa or Sonoma, you may pay more, but it may be worth it.
3. Try something new. We all have favorites, but the glory of drinking wine is finding new and exciting ones to experience.
4. Pay attention to vintage, the wine's "born on date." Most wineries are making wines that can and should be experienced fresh. Many of these are very good and inexpensive. Don't worry about storing them; drink them.
5. Do not store wines in the refrigerator. Cold refrigeration can have a negative impact on wines. Put your white wines in an ice bucket 30 minutes prior to service.
6. At a restaurant; smelling the cork is not necessary, unless you like the smell of cork. The cork smell will tell you nothing about how the wine will taste. The cork will either be wet or dry, which helps determine if the wine was properly stored.
7. Do smell the wine, which should smell pleasant, fresh and not have any "off" aromas. It should smell alive, like fresh fruit, fresh flowers or fresh spice. If the wine smells stale (like wet cardboard), it is probably not suitable for drinking.
8. Do not let a waiter pour a full glass of wine, please! Small pours of wine can be swirled, allowing the wine to breathe and open up. Also, wine should be drunk in sips and enjoyed a little at a time. Ask the waiter to let you pour your own wine.
9. Except for Champagne, do not chill a cold wine in an ice bucket. "Cellar" temperature (about 55°) is ideal for tasting a wine's true flavors.
10. When you go to a restaurant, realize that you are paying for a service. In the cost of doing business, it is necessary and standard to markup wine 2 - 3 times the price you will see in a retail store, just like a steak or soft drink.

RULES FOR APPLYING LIPSTICK AT THE TABLE

It’s okay to quickly apply lipstick at the table if you’re with close friends or relatives in a non-business situation, and at a non-deluxe restaurant. In general, personal grooming should be done in private for the simple reason that it can be annoying and it’s tacky. But putting on lipstick without using a mirror and without fanfare is one grooming ritual that can sometimes be performed in front of others. Still, think first! When in doubt, don’t do it, such as when you’re at a business meal or with people you don’t know very well.
-Peggy Post