Top 10 Ladies Wishlist and must haves for Christmas 2012

I have long started to write a "100-things-to-do-and-have-before-I-die" list. But the somewhat impossibility of what I wanted based on my life situation at the time they were written gives me more frustration than inspiration. Maybe because I get so attached to things when I list them. A friend once said that it is okay to list dreams but we should also be open to surprises.  So I decided to ditch the specific list and just put dreams in general terms, always being open to God's surprises.  The effect is a more relaxed me. A girl who is open to experiences and new things Life has to offer.

So here I am writing again a list, this time it is my top 10 ladies wishlist for Christmas 2012.  I have written some list in the past and I am not expecting this list to be completed this season.  However, if I should receive anything listed here, that would be a great bonus for me. Just being able to live and breathe God's love this Christmas with family and friends, enjoying God's blessings is enough. The gifts are bonuses; spices that will make my heart flutter a little bit more. And I guess yours (or your Lady friend/s) too.

10. Zara pink blazer as sold by Styletogo Cebu



I love the pink blazer.  I think a pink blazer on white top plus pink shoes and skirt would make a head turner out of every woman who gets in their office or professional school in this.  Offered by Styletogo Cebu for Php 1,200 (See: https://www.facebook.com/styletogo.cebu?fref=ts)

9. Allura Body Contour and Slimming Center Gift Certificate

This is a personal preference for me. A Gift Certificate I can use right after the Christmas Season to get rid of the tummy fat and excess fat on the arms and legs.  A good friend, DJ Cheska San Diego, FM DJ of Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) was all praises for this Slimming Center. I would like to try to them sometime soon too.



Check out Allura here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allura-Body-Contour-and-Slimming-Center/200308279992552

8. Red Hot Shoes


(Photo taken from: http://blog.dark-warriors.net/2011/02/16/red-shoes/)

I haven't seen a pair of red hot shoes lately. I might head to the nearest mall/s soon to look for some red shoes. A pink pair would do too.  Oh those red lovely, sexy shoes.  I wonder if Parisian has a hot pair for sale.

7. Teddy Bear with Cake and Flowers

Valentine's in December. Who wouldn't love that. Sweetness to your lovey lady knows no moment.  Any day can be a love day, also Christmas.  Once a friend sent my sister 2 big teddy bears, flowers and cake delivered right on Christmas Day. It was a very twitterpatted moment.  Aww... when can I have mine?  I wish there'd be chocolates too.

(Photo taken from: http://adib-bearisdidibb.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-life-addicted-to-teddy-bear.html)

6. Makeup and brushes by Props Tools and Cosmetics

Who wouldn't want to remain beautiful and make that natural beauty shine some more on the Holidays?  Props tools and Cosmetics has it all for you. From eye color palettes, blushes, and others, one will always find good tools with Props Tools and Cosmetics. I tried their products once and I really love it.  Visit them at 

https://www.facebook.com/propstoolsandcosmetics

5. Mary Kay Timewise Package

  

I have tried Mary Kay Timewise Anti-Aging Cleanse and Moisturizer and I am happy with the results. Best of all, these are cost effective. A small amount on the skin can do wonders so you really get your money's worth.  I so want to get a miracle set soon. (Friends friends, I want this wrapped for me alright? *wink *wink) 

Photos taken from http://www.marykay.com.ph

4.  Gift Certificates for Pampering the Lady at the Salon

Whether it's hair care treatment, skin and nail care, spa, massages and other what have yous, any lady would love to be pampered any day.  Check out deal sites for good pampering deals. Remember, we feel so loved and beautiful whenever we are pampered. 

Photo taken from: http://thepromoblogger.com/sotharo-salon-and-spa-60-off-total-pampering-package/

3. Perfume

Hmm. This really depends on whether you, as giver, knows the preference of your lady friend receiver.  But if you are giving yourself one good gift this Christmas, getting a pleasant perfume is one that tops the list.  Ladies love to look good and we love to smell good as well.

I am currently using Chance by Chanel. But I would like to try on more.

(Photo from http://blog.tradetang.com/designs-and-fashion-involved-in-chanel-perfumes/)


2.  Samsung Galaxy SIII


Photo taken from Samsung Mobile Philippines from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobilePH

Everyone wants to be connected, and being connected with style is always the in thing.  I like the red SIII and I am hoping to get one soon.

1.  Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Topping my list is the Note 10.1.  I have been looking at the Note since it was launched and released in the Philippines in September but I haven't gotten my own note 10.1.  I want to get one for use in Law school, for making blogs like this one, for reading and highlighting important notes, for video and photoblogging too for my real estate interests (Check my real estate blogs at http://sherylsollestreproperties.blogspot.com and check our facebook account  facebook.com/manilasunrealty)



Photo taken from Samsung Mobile Philippines from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobilePH

So there, my top 10 Ladies wish list for December 2012.  I hope I can get all this Christmas, but if not, I have the whole of 2013 to work on getting them.

Advance Merry Christmas and happy shopping!

UPDATE November 13, 2012:  I think making your wishlist really works, what you really do is pray for it.  I got word that I will be receiving the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 as a Christmas Gift from my aunt.  I will have it in 2 weeks.  Oh my, I am excited to receive more from this list. Thank you Lord for the gifts. And for friends and family who have the spirit of giving in them too.

When you give, you will receive. What have you given today to people around you?  A smile is the most unexpensive yet one of the most valuable gift you can give to someone. It doesn't hurt though to go the extra mile and give some more.

Boracay October 2012

Going to Boracay has always been a dream, yet I couldn't find the time to go. Thank Goodness for an invitation to attend a wedding with my bff, I checked out Zest Air and Cebu Pacific and got our tickets the next day upon receiving our invitation.

I initially booked the 3 of us (my bestfriend, my sister, and me) to fly via Zest Air to Kalibo and proceed to Boracay last October 27.  However, my criminal law finals got in the way so I booked a flight to Caticlan in the morning of Oct 28 to reach the wedding scheduled in the afternoon.

Here is my sister and bff's itinerary last October 27, 2012

* Manila to Kalibo via Zest Air - 3pm
* From Kalibo International Airport, my sis and my bff took a tricycle to get a van at the town plaza.  Both get dizzy aboard aircon vans so they took an ordinary van (non-aircon) with open windows. - 4pm
Note: Tricycle ride cost 80 pesos; Van ride fare 180 pesos
They reached Caticlan Jetty Port by 6pm. Terminal fee is 100 pesos. Pump boat ride: 30 pesos (for night trip)
* They reached Cagban Port by 6:10 pm and retire to Sanderswhite Resort at Station 3.  A room for 2 costs 1,200 per night.

My Itinerary

* Manila NAIA Terminal 3 to Caticlan Airport via Cebu Pacific
* Godofredo Ramos Airport to Jetty Port (75 pesos fare: Tricycle and Boat ride)
* Jetty Port to Cagban Port via pump boat
* Cagban Port, tricycle to Sanderswhite where I met with my sister and bff

From their Sanderswhite room which I found small and unworthy of the 1,200 per night cost, I found another hotel where a room is offered for the same price. Good for 3. With a big bathroom, with bath tub and best of all there is WIFI access.  ACQUITEL.  It is at station 3, near La Carmela de Boracay.  Once in La Carmela, take the street towards the beach, turn left at the alley before the Tourist Police Post. La Carmela is constructing another building so it is a bit dangerous to walk towards Acquitel at the time we went there.  But the stay is nice. The bed and the sheets comfy. And at 1,200 pesos for 3 people per night, I think I got a good deal.  There are 1 queen sized be in our room and a single bed.  There is also hot water for the shower.


Me and the Bestfriend at the Acquitel Lobby


We attended a lovely wedding at Seawind resort. Enjoyed the next day looking and eating around Boracay. We also enjoyed the beach and the clear water.


The wedding Set up ta Seawind Resort



The Sand at Station 1

We had some coffee in the evenings when we are there, some beer the night before we leave. All in all it was quite an experience. Jonah's milkshake is the bomb. There are lots of things we failed to try, like bananaboat or the helmet diving. But we will definitely go back to try more of what Boracay has to offer.  For now we are satisfied having enjoyed the beach and the water, and having witnessed a lovely wedding in Boracay. 

What Iam raving about Boracay: 

White BEACH!

Clear water 

Sandbar in the mornings

Jonah's milkshake

What I am not feeling so good about:

Commodities cost more than that in Manila 

TIP: When looking for breakfast, check out the eatery at the D'Talipapa, they are open 24 hours a day and they serve good food. Breakfast starts at 85 pesos.  

On Separation of Church and State

I have been reading in law school about the separation of church and state. And in my opinion, it is a healthy separation.  The Church to be busy to its religious, moral, concerns while the State to be busy on its own affairs like public affairs, foreign affairs, tax affairs and the like.

In our taxation class, my professor once asked why is the State exempting the Church from taxation of its real estate and other activities related to religious purposes.  The answer is because the Church provides services which the State cannot undertake on its own -- that of the molding of the society into God fearing, moral individuals imbued with values that ultimately benefit of the State.  The functions of the two institutions, could be separate, but, as I take it, they are complementary and for the ultimate benefit of the individual. Of the person.  For after all, aren't the two institutions created for the purpose of benefitting man?  His government to serve and protect him, and his religion to teach him morals to separate him from the beast?

The recent development wherein a Congressman from the Party-list group Kabataan proposes that religious ceremonies and images should be banned from government offices can be taken 2 ways : that it could encourage other religions to exercise their religious rights OR to ban all religious practices altogether.  I think the bill could, if passed in to law, have the latter effect. With respect to this, I agree with Cris Beltan's opinion on the Philippine Star with respect to the issue. Read it here.

Here are my thoughts on the matter of Separation of Church and state as I related it to a friend.

If the state should regard the church as a separate entity, walang issue. ang ginagawa ng church na pamemressure kung meron man ay ginagawa rin ng lobbyist group, ng tobacco companies, ni tony boy cojuanco

Kung sabihin man ng simbahan na idedeklara niyang erehe at pilibustero ang isang congresista, eh ano ngayon

May separation. yun nga lang, parang nahihighlight kasi malaking bloke ng populasyon ang mga Katoliko

Ang Iglesia ni Kristo, may block voting (ibig bang sabihin noon nakikialam din sila? Hindi dahil bumoboto sila at karapatan nila na bumoto ayon sa gusto nila. Kung may sanction man yun ng Iglesia o wala, wala tayong pakialam. Boto nila yoon eh)

Pero hindi sila (ang Katoliko, ang INC's) ang gobyerno.

pero pwedeng makialam yung mga tao (in general, regardless of religion), kasi ang tao ay gobyerno. at ang tao rin ang bumubuo sa relihiyon.

Sabi ng kaibigan ko, religion and faith are good pero iba na kapag pinapakialam na ng heirarchy ang machinery na dapat applicable sa lahat which is the government.

As for me, religion and faith are good. But what are those if you cannot practice it?  Parang pagsasabi ng I love you, pero absentee partner ka naman.  They don't want organized religion to call the attention of the government in matters that the Church thinks will violate Man and his Morals that is why they want to stop people from practicing their faith..

How are you to separate Church and State? Simple, it is written in the Constitution that the State should not favor any religious domination.  Has the State filed a single law favoring the establishment of religion, favoring any religion?  NO.

Does the law and the constitution guarantee freedom of expression and the freedom to practice religion?  YES.

Just a thought, if the State cannot pass laws favoring the creation or favoring a particular religion, then it shouldn't also have the right to prevent people from getting into, practicing, or praying through our religion.

(Note: This blog is about Life is a Series of Destinations.  I acknowledge, through this blog, that life is also a Spiritual Journey. I am writing this with the ultimate thought and the realization that I am also to depart from this body, this life, and I am undertaking this Spiritual Journey here on earth in preparation for the Life at the other side. I Believe in, Jesus Name)