These past few weeks had been quite tough for our family. Heavy rains started at the end of the month of August. This heavy rains caused our village to be flooded, and for the first time, the canal overflowed, running water spread through the streets, our lawn was flooded, and water entered our house. After the incident, we started drawing out the water from the house, mopped the floor, and finally the floor was completely dried. But it was quite disappointing, as water started to enter the house again, due to the series of heavy rains. And this incident just happens over and over again. But then, I know floods just come and go, the same as the problems we encounter each and everyday. No matter how dreary the weather is, I know God is with our family each and everyday. I will continue and forever hold onto Him, for I know if I have Him, I have everything I need. ~ ^-^  

Just another photography I made for Tumblr. I had fun making this. It's taken from the lyrics of one of my favorite songs [Jar of Hearts]. ^-^

This is one of my favorite typos. I personally love the message. ^-^ Hope you like it too!! :3

God really knows what our hearts could survive....^-^

Just another photography I made for Tumblr. I had fun making this. It's taken from the lyrics of one of my favorite songs [Jar of Hearts]. ^-^

A simple gif I made to post in Tumblr. ^-^

I made this gif dedicated to the One and Only GOD. I hope you love this little gift I made for You, O Lord! :)

These are my little creations! I just made them today. There's a lot more of typos like this on my other two blogs. Keep spreading God's Word! ^-^

"So Sexy" Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner gives me a great hair day every time I use them. They leave a lovely smell into your hair plus they give you a straight, shiny hair finish after every shower. I greatly recommend these two. By Victoria's Secret. I need to buy a new set! xD

Planning to make a new blog all about Paris! I've never been there! But I have this great interest in Paris! And maybe another blog dedicated to arts, another for food, and yet another for Korea. Well, just random thoughts running through my mind. I'm an amateur blogger, and I still need to know more about this world of blogging!! I hope to establish a blog and make it known to everyone [just like my two blogs on Tumblr]! Well, I just thought of this as I woke up in the middle of my sleep. LOL. Now I'll go sleep and see what I can do about my plans in making new blogs when I wake up. Bye! ^-^

I just made two new typographies using Photoshop CS5... I love both of them.. I usually  make and post typos on Tumblr. Nevertheless, I should share them here too. Please always read the Bible and glorify God by sharing His Word with others...So making typos of verses in the Bible, I think, is one way of sharing God's Word to others. ^-^


So... here's my first typo:

It's one my favorite verses in the Bible. We should love each other as God loved us. God is Love and so we must live with that truth by loving our neighbors as we love ourselves. So spread the love always!! :3

And lastly, my second typo:

Another beautiful verse to ponder. We belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. Therefore, we belong to our God. Our lives belong to Him as He created all of us. So we must offer and surrender our lives to Him! We should glorify God each and everyday of our lives. ^-^

And about my typos, I still need practice. I need to improve on my Photoshop skills. But please do check out my other two blogs [Pocketful Of Stars and God Strengthens Me]for more of my typos. ^-^

You could also find tons of beautiful typos by other Christian bloggers on Tumblr. Be inspired by God's beautiful and mighty works! God bless! ^-^

I was going over through Yahoo this evening. There's a lot of news to stumble upon. This is one thing I like in Yahoo. It posts recent news and updates every single day! New discoveries, fashion, celebs, fun, personal stuffs, name it. So here are the topics I picked out of the top news and stories posted in Yahoo today:

1. The Surprising Habits That Can Sink a Marriage

hmm... A tough topic to deal with right? Marriage is no joke! This is an important article for married couples out there. The article started with a question: Can you spot a good marriage? Well, it's pretty easy right? You and your husband may have been in good terms, rarely argued, similar careers, common interests. Things are not perfect, but you may think your relationship is going on smoothly in good harmony than that of any other couples. But the author shares, it was surprising, having all this harmonious atmosphere in marriage would lead to an end in a divorce court. 

So it is very important to diagnose the health of your relationship. How? 

• "Research has shown that analyzing what's known as the marital narrative—the way you talk about the good and bad times of your early years together—is about 90 percent accurate in predicting which marriages will succeed or fail."

• Studies show it's a mistake to judge the quality of a relationship by how much or how little you argue, particularly in the early years. University of Washington researchers conducted a study on newlywed couples. Of course, for the first few years of marriage, couples who don't argue often would be happier than those who fought often. But surprisingly, after 3 years, everything just reversed. Couples who argue often had worked out on their problems and more likely, a stable marriage. Couples who avoided conflict usually leads to troubled relationships or even divorce!

See the real picture now? It's a great article indeed. Of course, not to mention that verbal abuse and violence is another story. Both are not acceptable.

So, to sum up everything:  "We need to learn to tolerate conflict in our relationships," says Carolyn Cowan, a longtime marriage and family researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.

2. 7 Worst Foods For Your Teeth

So what are the 7 worst foods bad for our teeth?

• Soft Drinks - Sugar is not really the main issue that gives impact to our teeth. Soft drinks strip minerals found the tooth enamel due to high acid content. In fact, clear/citrus-flavored bubbly drinks dissolved tooth enamel 2-5 times more than soft drinks did!
• Sports Drinks - including juice and soda, sports drinks actually did the most harm. The high concentration of strong acids strongly damages the enamel in teeth.
• Sour Candy - [uh-oh! this is one of my favorite goodies! :/] A study revealed that sour candies were significantly harder on tooth enamel compared to a regular chewy candy and hard candy.Sour candies contain more acids to give them that sour flavor. It's this acids that actually create deep craters in the tooth enamel. 
• Energy Drinks -  Energy drinks were second worst after sports drinks, according to the study conducted, because they had little ability to buffer the acids in the beverage. These drinks are actually not good for young people, since their tooth enamel is less mature and more porous. So, it's definitely a no-no for your kids! :o
• Fruit Juices - especially citrus, berries, etc., which are loaded with different kinds of acids. But they can be a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. So the best thing to do is to drink them in moderation. You may rinse afterwards. 
• Fruit - Citrus fruits contain enamel-damaging acids. But you may eat these fruits with a meal to minimize the effects of acid. 
• Vinegar - In a study, teenagers who frequently consumed vinegar-containing foods had a 30%–85% increased risk of enamel erosion compared with teens who didn't consume those foods. Teens are more vulnerable to erosion because of less mature tooth enamel. 

There are Smile-Saving Habits provided. You can't always avoid enamel-eroding foods, so use these tips to minimize acid wear:

• Avoid snacking in between meals to minimize acid attacks.
• Don't swish or hold acidic beverages in your mouth. Sip them through a straw to reduce the amount of time the acids come into contact with your teeth.
• Rinse your mouth with water or chew sugarless gum after meals to help neutralize acid attacks.
• Consume high-calcium milk or cheese before or with meals to help reharden enamel. Eating foods high in iron, such as liver or broccoli, may help as well. 
• If you do consume acidic foods or beverages, wait at least 30 minutes before brushing. This gives softened enamel a chance to reharden, so it's less prone to damage. 
• Brush with fluoride toothpaste to help fortify enamel. 
• See your dentist for regular checkups and scheduled cleanings to help prevent tooth decay. 

Healthy tooth enamel means healthy teeth. And enamel damage is irreversible. So take the time to protect those pearly whites!!! ^-^

3. Alaskan Tourists Assailed by Collapsing Glacier Ice

Being a tourist is usually pretty predictable. You travel to nice places, take a few pictures, drink bottled water and then go home. But every once in a while, something unexpected happens. Such was the case when a group of tourists visited a glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska.The travelers were on a boat near the impressive 200-foot glacier, when they heard a rumbling noise. The glacier (at least part of it) was collapsing into the sea. At first, the tourists simply took more pictures. It was only after about 10 seconds when they realized that this wasn't your typical ice-crash.Chunks of ice went flying toward the boat, and a huge wave sent the passengers reeling. "Holy crap!" someone shouted over and over. One passenger suffered a broken leg, according to the video's description on YouTube.

Being a tourist is tough! So when we tour around, first things first, do be careful. :o

So these are the top 3 topics I picked out from Yahoo. ^-^ 

Ingredients:
1 pc. pimiento, crushed
1 small can condensed milk
1 small can evaporated milk
1 small box cheese, grated


Procedure:
1. Open a can of pimiento, get one pimiento [usually 2 pcs in a can], evenly crush. Remove the juice released from crushing the pimiento. Place in a bowl to mix with other ingredients.


2. With the pimiento, add desired amount of condensed milk into the bowl, depending on the amount of diced pimiento. Mix.


3. Add little evaporated milk enough to evenly blend the mixture [pimiento+condensed milk].


4. Grate the whole cheese to neutralize the flavor. Mix well.


5. Refrigerate.


6. Ready to Spread! Eat with Bread! ^-^

One of Those Unforgettable Family Trips: 

A Trip to Midway Beach Resort and Protected Landscape and Seascape, Initao

I run through this picture while looking randomly at my computer files. This is my Dad. He was driving on a trip we had last February 11, 2011. We were on our way to Midway Beach Resort in Initao. [Missed my Dad driving the car. I terribly miss you Daddy. :'(]. 

And so we arrived at the resort. Dad parked the car. The place was really close to nature. There were a lot of trees. And you could feel the breeze of fresh air from the beach.

 Grains of sand. I just love the beach!! ^-^.

There was also a play area supposedly for kids [so what? I am a child at heart xD]. But I told Mom we should definitely try riding the seesaw. I felt like a child again. And so Mom and I played like little kids.

A piece of land near the sea shore. From the observed remains [flags, curtains, etc.], a wedding must have took place here, days before our visit. I suddenly thought of myself walking through the aisle, saying "I do" to a man who I still need to meet [in the (near or far) future]. ^-^

The lovely sea shore. It was also a place for adventurers. They have a zip line, a banana boat, and a speed boat. Just pick one or all! A great experience indeed, worth the visit [the fees are a bit expensive though, so we just watched as people enjoyed these amusements]. 

I just love taking pictures like this. This is one of my favorites. Look how lovely it is. :)

Big rocky surfaces could also be seen in the area. 

How lovely it is to capture scenes such as this. The sky, the water, the rocks... simply beautiful! 

Reefs could be seen from afar. But most of those near the shore are rocks. The water is crystal clear. I wanted to walk on that exact spot. But then, I could get a cut walking through these rocks! >_<

One lovely view I captured. Lovely isn't it? Beautiful! How amazing God's Creation could be! ^-^

A spot where you can rest and feel the breezy air of the beach. It really soothes your senses. So relaxing. =)

The vastness of the earth's waters. Lovely clouds, lovely view. Worth the journey. :3

A hungry stomach will spoil the fun in the beach. So, from the sea shore we went up to the food house to get something to eat. =D

Looking for food [>_<] The staff's cleaning the place. An activity was to be held on the afternoon. 

The place is a beauty. The place is close to paradise. =D

I love their chairs and tables, plus you're close to nature while you eat! ^-^

The place is also filled with antiquity. I just love this wooden chair! ^-^

Took this picture when we are leaving the resort. This is one of the cottages in the place. It's one of the favorite places I have ever been to. One great family-bonding day!...

Our journey doesn't end there yet...

Not far from the Midway Beach Resort is a Protected Area. It's a great place to go to. You can go caving! Across the street, there's a zip zone too! This place is full of adventure!! ^-^

The Protected Area offers a great view of the beach. I wanted to go diving! But the cliff are so high... Wouldn't want to drown [xD]...

Mom's head could be seen in this view! hehe. Nevertheless, the place is such a beauty! =3

Another dramatic scene I captured. <3

Hmm.... Wondering what that is? It's one of the caves in the area. Honestly, I entered this cave. Thought it would be a bit small for me to fit in. But, yeah, I fit in. And the exit? Way far from this entrance! [LOL] It was fun! Me and my classmates in Biology went caving a year before I showed this place to my family. My family didn't stay long. We needed to go home. It was getting dark. And we have a long journey back home to Cagayan de Oro City. It was a God-given opportunity to have such an amazing tour with my family! God is really the ultimate Artist and Creator! ^-^