tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34895862024-03-07T19:01:59.927-07:00Cherry's Comfort ZoneCHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.comBlogger1943125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-719471343072134292012-12-10T02:27:00.000-07:002012-12-10T02:32:40.235-07:00Why Country & Folk Music Are Best for Relaxing AfternoonsThe sounds of country music are common on those perfect afternoon days when the weather is perfect and the outdoors call out. It is that time when the chores must wait for another day. It is that time to just relax. These are a few reasons why country music and folk music are the best for relaxing afternoons.<br />
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Country music is relaxing because everyone is familiar with the words. It is easy to pick up the notes in the middle of song. Since it is already known, there is no stressing out about learning new words. Simple familiarity with the tune is enough to lower your blood pressure. Whereas with rap and rock, the words are undecipherable and just hard to sing along with.<br />
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<b>Relating to the Song</b><br />
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A lot of <a href="http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/entertainment/country-western-music.html">country music</a> is about the story. There is this personal connection that allows people to relate to it. It makes people feel that they aren't alone with their problems. Sharing common problems takes some of the stress out of the situation and allows for relaxation. Rap doesn't tell a good story and rock just doesn't have any good ones.<br />
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Another thing that folk music does is give you a time out from a stressful situation. For the time that the song is playing, you aren't thinking about your problems. You are thinking about the music itself. This break gives you time to take a deep breath, belt out a few notes, and just concentrate on something that is fun. Rock can raise your anxiety levels and rap can grate on your nerves.<br />
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<b>Acknowledging the Emotions</b><br />
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Country music is full of emotional context. There is a song for just about every emotion from the sadness of a broken heart to the elation of new love. In order to help yourself relax, it helps to understand your own feelings. Sometimes, all you need is a little push. There is a major <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5187347_music-relax-stress_.html">reduction in stress</a> after expressing those feelings. But it isn't just about the sad times, country music also acknowledges the happier times. Emotion expressed through rap and rock often sound off-key.<br />
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<b>Hanging Out With Friends</b><br />
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There is something about country music that brings people together. It is hard to describe, but there is a magic in the songs that brings friends closer together. Spending time with your friends is a treat that gets sidelined during busy times. Just getting the chance to share some <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/zac-brown-band-tickets/">Zac Brown Band tickets</a> is a great way to reconnect. Rap is more of an acquired taste and something not easily shared. Rock tends to cover any great conversations.<br />
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Country music has many aspects that complement a relaxing afternoon. It is helpful in reducing stress levels because of its familiarity and popularity. Other types of music just don't have that same type of personal connection that allows you to spend time relaxing on warm afternoons.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-67546017534402555302012-11-23T07:22:00.000-07:002012-11-23T07:22:00.864-07:00Plus Size Prom DressesWhoever says “big isn’t sexy, or attractive” is sorely mistaken. It’s only a matter of fashion and style. Having trouble finding a prom dress that matches your body size?? You need not look far. Just visit sydneyscloset.com. They have a wide selection of <a href="http://www.sydneyscloset.com/occasions/plus-size-prom-dresses/?price=200">plus size prom dresses under $200</a>. With their 2012 stocks available and 2013 stocks coming very soon also at affordable prices, all possible choices are yours for choosing!CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-23929199374762297462012-10-23T00:52:00.000-06:002012-10-23T00:52:03.260-06:00Your Textile Miracle ResourceTextiles or fabrics are not only for wearing or fashion…there are many creative ways to make use of these materials. Like silk duponi and batik, these are good material for clothing, but not limited to it. For weddings, anniversaries, formal occasions, school events, theatre plays, movie production, dance production, or any event for that matter… silk and batik are as versatile as can be. You can also use them in your house for many kinds of decoration treatments: drapery panels, window treatments, table runners, table cloths, accents on tables and chairs, or accents on sofa backs and arms. The use goes as far as the imagination would take you. If you’re looking for <a href="http://www.miracle-resources.com/Batik_Fabrics.html">Imported Textiles Charlotte</a>, just visit www.miracle-resources.com and your eyes will feast upon the variety of colors, designs, patterns and prints of unique imported batik and silk duponi. If you want authentic, you’ll find it there. When I found this specially designed batik, I ordered right away thinking I’ll make a lovely dress of it. But when I was holding it and saw how lovely it was, I didn’t have the heart to cut it, so I mounted it on the wall as décor in my my living area.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-11327663834203574902012-10-23T00:49:00.005-06:002012-10-23T00:49:49.084-06:00I Get It!<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-49183256718133897012012-10-22T14:35:00.000-06:002012-10-23T00:38:19.571-06:00Hand Woven BandsIt is every bride's dream for her own wedding to be unique and memorable. Believe it or not, a relationship could get rocky just about anytime. During those crucial moments…whether you stick it out or bail out, what usually makes the difference between making up and breaking up is the memories that the couple had together. With that belief, I appreciate the importance of a wedding ring in a marriage. Literally, it's a constant and simple reminder of my commitment to my husband; essentially, our <a href="http://handwovenbands.com/">unique wedding bands</a> hold so much meaning in our relationship. So, when he slipped into my finger this two-tone hand-braided wedding ring studded with a diamond from his grandma’s ring, I just knew that our marriage is one made in heaven! A proud owner of a handmade one-of-a-kind braided wedding band, I won’t hesitate recommending Todd Alan’s creations to any couple for any special occasion. At handwovenbands.com, you are completely free to personalize it with assurance that your design is original and it’s just for you. <a href="http://handwovenbands.com/">unique wedding rings</a> are guaranteed as each piece is a work of art with the signature style of Todd Alan’s rare artistry. My ring is a combined element of artistry and love. Satisfaction, guaranteed!CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-78617623524084905242012-10-22T12:32:00.000-06:002012-10-23T00:33:10.391-06:00Today's the Day!So today's the day I'm gonna start a rigorous diet program. Well, it's not rigorous for some people but for me it is, especially because I have to give up eating rice for a couple of weeks. And me being Asian, well that's really HARD. But as they say, no pain - no gain! And I trust that this program will work as long as I religiously stick to it. A cousin of mine was in the same program months ago and she succeeded. She went from wearing large clothes down to the small sizes. It was really impressive! And seeing the results, I was convinced so now I'm doing it as well. Wish me luck peeps! :)CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-71069380566135673472012-10-13T04:30:00.000-06:002012-10-22T12:27:47.484-06:00Missed an Episode!Darn I missed the Gold ‘N’ Gloves episode on Auction Hunters. My friend told me that on that episode, Ton was able to <a href="http://www.goldeneaglecoin.com/gold/gold_bars">find gold bars</a> worth thousands of dollars during the dig. That would have been exciting to see. But since I missed it, I will have to wait for the rerun on October 21st. By the way, for those who have no idea what Auction Hunters is, it is a reality TV show hosted by Allen and Ton where they participate in storage unit auctions throughout Southern California
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leads viewers through the pair's activities of bidding on and winning
abandoned storage units, appraising the items found within, and selling
the most lucrative and interesting pieces to experts or collectors.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-83799271288643987132012-10-13T04:20:00.000-06:002012-10-14T04:21:27.011-06:00Seriously?<div style="text-align: center;">
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-24527965981210418672012-10-12T02:27:00.000-06:002012-10-13T02:27:21.134-06:00Going Bistro!What better way to make my house feel warm, homey, airy and friendly than to decorate my kitchen and patio the Bistro style! Plus, I wanted my front porch to be the most inviting extension of my house. To do that, I didn’t even need to go around town hunting for furniture! I simply looked up <a href="http://www.thegardengates.com/fermob-bistro-furniture-c282.aspx">bistro furniture at thegardengates</a>! Today, my home is a relaxing weekend getaway for friends and family.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-1241908896501921442012-10-12T02:25:00.000-06:002012-10-13T02:26:11.168-06:00I'm Back and You Have No Choice! ;)I’m back people! I hope you didn’t miss me that much! LOL!<br />
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Well, not much has happened to me since I went on hiatus except I got older (celebrated my
30th birthday last month) and I also got a new haircut. Other than that,
my life remains pretty boring. Hehe! How about you? What have you been
up to? Anything new and exciting? Do share! CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-43521766166696258202012-08-31T02:54:00.000-06:002012-10-13T02:24:33.338-06:00Preparing for a Party ConvenientlySince we got back here for our furlough, my two boys have been bugging me about celebrating a special birthday party for both of them…TOGETHER!! They celebrated their past two birthdays in Malaysia and they sure have missed having their friends during those two occasions. With furlough about to end in three months’ time, my husband and I decided to hold this very special “double” birthday party. And all their friends from the neighborhood and church are invited! They started giving out invitations last Saturday and everybody’s just all hyped for this “grand” celebration… “grand” in my sons’ version, that is.<br />
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For the big preparation, I asked my sister and my aunt to cook several meat dishes, I’d be baking seven apple pies, and my brother is tasked to do the grill. My aunt’s going to prepare her one-of-a-kind crock pot roast and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo…while my sister is preparing her specialty: Creamy chicken lasagna AND the timeless meat ball spaghetti. With grill as addition to the feast…it’s not just a kids’ party, it’s really a reunion for us parents too! (Note to self, have the sofa I ordered through the <a href="http://www.lasoo.com.au/retailer/plush.html?pageMode=catalogue">plush catalogue</a> delivered before the party for more seats!)<br />
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-78337165866381252952012-08-28T03:31:00.000-06:002012-08-29T03:31:52.848-06:00Job ApplicationSpeaking of job interviews, my friend found that job in Laredo by filling out <a href="http://www.gneil.com/info/job-applications/default.aspx">blank job applications</a> online in the hopes that prospective employers will find his educational background, experience, and skills a good asset to their company. A week later after posting that application, he got several calls from various healthcare facilities in the country. And to make the story short, after much deliberation and contemplation, my friend chose the facility in Laredo. The company flew him to Texas and he's actually there right now to meet with the department heads and to see if the job is really for him. CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-29604483960729057422012-08-27T03:19:00.000-06:002012-08-29T03:22:32.625-06:00Motivational QuoteMy dear friend has a very important job interview tomorrow in Laredo, Texas so to help boost his confidence, I sent this text message:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.”</i></span><br />
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It's a quote by Pope John XXIII. CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-15535726948330285582012-08-24T22:21:00.000-06:002012-08-25T12:21:35.224-06:00Thermal CurtainsI need new thermal curtains for all the rooms in the house this winter. I already shopped around, online and in-store, and so far I have found three options. Now my only problem is what to do with the kitchen windows. I have <a href="http://www.thecurtainshop.com/toppers.html">waverly curtains</a> there right now. I don't know if I should change them into something more energy efficient or just layer it with sheer panels to at least let some light in during the day. I can't completely cover the kitchen windows because it's the only light source in that area of the house not unless I turn on the pendant lamps above the kitchen counter. CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-75934944522928044052012-08-24T17:25:00.000-06:002012-08-25T05:26:07.328-06:00Loving "You"<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-54962218008113013152012-08-24T17:12:00.000-06:002012-08-25T05:13:16.354-06:00Fashionable Riding BootsLast Fall and Winter season, <a href="http://www.compacc.com/Motorcycle-Boots">Motorcycle Riding Boots</a> was a big hit among fashionistas. Celebrities and models were spotted wearing them. I, myself, bought a pair. I like its edgy style and of course it's versatility. You can wear it casually or formally. As for me, I like to wear it with my skinny jeans. It gives off a cool vibe because people will think you're a cool chick because you ride bikes.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-36554117160628435282012-08-21T16:53:00.000-06:002012-08-25T04:58:41.690-06:00Lunch Date with my Boys!Last Monday, my boys and I went out for a lunch date. Hubby was craving for Indian food so we went to the nearest Indian restaurant (Tandoor) in our area. Here's what we ordered:<br />
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-36282228381095854422012-08-19T01:53:00.000-06:002012-08-19T01:54:18.906-06:00Never Ending Surprises!For my uncle’s 30th wedding anniversary to Aunt Beth…me and cousins were cooking up a special treat for them. We bought them tickets for an Asian tour and on their flight back home, we arranged for a quick side trip in Greece for them! The tour bit is the easy part of this whole wedding anniversary plan. It’s the preparation for the party that’s the tricky part…flowers, reception and venue, menu, guest list, gowns and tux, you know the works. Now for the wedding anniversary party, I wanted to look classic and elegant for my fiance. So I ordered online at <a href="http://www.pearlsonly.com">PearlsOnly.com</a> a bridal pearl set fit for the occasion. I got this lovely set of South Sea pearls with each piece having a luminous and luxurious glow. Those pearls, especially the necklace, gave me the elegance I wanted without having to spend too much unlike other jewelry. Considering the amount that my cousins and I shelled for Uncle Jim and Aunt Beth’s tour, my pearl set is an elegance that’s affordable. Now there’s one portion in the party that really threw me off…in a divine way, of course. Who would have thought??!!…During the reception, my fiance proposed to me!!!<br />
CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-89759911161696755072012-08-16T01:50:00.000-06:002012-08-19T01:50:53.790-06:00My Comfy ChairSince we're here in my comfy zone, I want to show you my comfort chair. This is one of the few furniture pieces we owned when we first came here in Utah. After four moves in four years, I managed to convince the husband to keep this one and some floor lamps we got from Pottery Barn. It's my fave and there's no way I can part with it.<br />
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CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-9457741327518710132012-08-07T14:31:00.000-06:002012-08-19T01:43:11.878-06:00The Swan PrincessAs director of our Middle-School Performing Arts Center, I keep myself up-breast with the latest trends in staging modern plays and try to balance it with popular audience demands. For our Winter presentation…Sonia, our choreographer, and I picked Swan Princess and decided to add a modern twist to it. Our stage play selection runs the gamut from small cast shows to large cast shows…a variety that requires us to keep an extensive collection of props, costumes, and materials for stage decoration. Needless to say, school theatre plays and school theatre musicals are laborious and NOT easy to prepare that’s why for our Winter show “Swan Princess”, Sonia and I started to look around for <a href="http://www.eskayfeathers.com/category_s/99.htm">bulk feather boas for sale</a> online as early as June. To successfully make a stage-effect of enchantment mixed with glamour and magic, and to complete the swan ensemble, in my list of props to purchase are Marabou Boa-Heavy with Lurex, Dyed Coque Boa-Soild Color, Lightweight Turkey Ruff Boa, Pheasant Plumage Boa, Two-Tone Ostrich Boa, and Natural Iridescent Hackle Boa. All these we conveniently found at www.eskayfeathers.com. With feather boas set complete, all I need to worry now is finding elegant silk cloth and bright, flamboyant swan costumes.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-35441973594952687942012-08-06T14:38:00.000-06:002012-08-07T14:39:19.061-06:00Do not argue with ladiesI am sure that the taxi cab driver learnt that it pays to keep your mouth shut is some situations.<br />
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A woman and her ten-year-old son were riding in a taxi in Montreal. It was raining and all the prostitutes were standing under the awnings. "Mom" said the boy "what are all those women doing?" "They're waiting for their husbands to get off work" she replied. The taxi driver turns around and says "Geez lady, why don't you tell him the truth? They're hookers, boy! They have sex with men for money." The little boy's eyes get wide and he says "Is that true Mom?" His mother, glaring hard at the driver, answers in the affirmative. After a few minutes, the kid asks "Mom, what happens to the babies those women have?" "Most of them become taxi drivers" she said.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-10532825037047461682012-08-04T05:10:00.002-06:002012-08-04T05:18:07.462-06:00Missing Our Old Apartment...One thing I miss about apartment living is how fast things get fixed when you need them to. I remember one time when the edge <a href="http://www.reidsupply.com/products/fasteners-hardware/hardware/seals-gaskets/">seals</a> came off from our patio door, the maintenance crew fixed it within the day I called them. Even on weekends, they have a number you can call for emergency repairs. That's how fast and efficient they are. Unlike in our new townhome, we have to wait 2 to 5 business days for our request to be granted. The reason behind is because they don't have an in-house maintenance crew to dispatch. They are just commissioning an independent company to do all the repairs which is why service is always delayed.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-69497560867465884002012-08-04T04:18:00.002-06:002012-08-04T04:19:17.330-06:00Linguine with Red Clam Sauce<div style="text-align: center;">Would love to try this recipe this weekend! </div><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/95842298290697803/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/209558188881778175_zzTNFcGZ_c.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.mygourmetconnection.com/recipes/main-courses/pasta-pizza/linguine-red-clam-sauce.php#.T_hZxWRV8OA.pinterest" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">mygourmetconnection.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/chikai02/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Chikai</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489586.post-18899626554794743412012-08-03T21:20:00.001-06:002012-08-03T21:20:55.342-06:00Getting Help from Mortgage LawyersThe worst case scenario is to loan huge in the wrong place just to be able to pay-off another loan. To discharge my old mortgage properly, I knew I needed reliable <a href="http://stewartesten.ca/practice-areas/real-estate-law/mortgages/">Mortgage Lawyers</a>. This saved me a lot of money and time…they tied every loose end in my previous mortgage and ensured that all details are covered in my new one. They took time to search the title, they registered my mortgage, handled funds on my behalf, provided me with written accounting and report of financial transactions. They taught me that it’s best to focus on the long-term cost of my loan, and not to hassle about economizing on my monthly payment. Paying slightly more each month for a shorter period of time means I am paying less in total interest and that’s way better than paying less monthly but for much longer which may include “hidden” fees or charges.CHIKAI ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/14517072244668851038noreply@blogger.com0