Ruggedly handsome is how my cousin Jane describes her boyfriend James and I think so too when we were formally introduced.  No wonder Jane always get jealous and kind of insecure everytime girls take a second look at him.   He seems to be perfect but I found out that he smells a little out of the ordinary masculine odor and was perspiring a lot.   I am very particular about it so I did not waste any time to call Jane’s attention hoping that she will be able to correct James.

Expectantly, she defended James telling me that he is paying attention to his hygiene and that he would not leave home without his favorite perfume.  Adding too that maybe our meeting was a bad timing.  Whoah!  Is there such a thing as bad timing?  That James would smell bad that instant or perspired that heavy (out of nervousness, I guess).   Well, I meant well so I wanted to give my 2 cents sisterly advice to Jane and that I don’t intend to offend her boyfriend.  In fact, I advised her to talk to him that maybe his perfume doesn’t suit or match his body chemistry.  And that it is time for him to switch to another brand and scent which are in the market and even online.

I hope that he will be that open to suggestion and in doing so, it is going to be the start of their sweet smelling relationship.  Well, of course, one has to be particularly conscious about hygiene.  There’s nothing more appealing than a man who has been out of the shower room.. natural odor…

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Tired of wasting money on expensive beauty products only to end up frustrated? Since most cosmetics are processed with chemical content it could contain ingredients that are harmful especially to sensitive skin. So the next time you are about to make a skincare purchase think first, there are several home remedies that could work on your skin and you might want to try them.

Honey is considered as one of the popular choices form homeopathic solutions. It is known for its moisturizing and hydrating properties that provide a healthier and glowing skin. Apply a mixture of milk and honey all over face and leave it for a few minutes before rinsing. This could leave your skin looking radiant and softer.

A slightly heated dab of honey is also a good way to treat acne because of its anti bacterial properties. Apply the honey to the affected area and leave it overnight. You’ll notice that the redness and swelling is gone by the morning. Make an exfoliating mask by combining honey with oatmeal and yogurt to remove the impurities and dead skin cells.

Honey is not only good for the skin but the hair as well. Massage a mixture of olive oil and honey to strands and scalp for a shiny and healthy hair. Now with all these easy to do honey recipes, you might want to think twice before buying expensive skin care products.

Angela is a freelance content writer is also fond of traveling and outdoor adventures. She enjoys working on a tagpaptag project and sees this as an opportunity to share information about roofing.

Vacation is undeniably an opportune bonding time with family and we enjoyed all the places we’ve been to.  It  brought us to lots of  interesting places and  had us experienced activities we have not dare tried when we were young.  Part of our itinerary is to experience river water rafting in Davao City, island of Mindanao but before the real thrill, we consulted Wikipedia and accordingly ”Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water.  While in the office, we were assured that experienced guides and professional life guards will join the group and I asked few questions before I finally let go of the payment for a group of 6.   The package is quite expensive but never mind.. it will only be once in a lifetime experience.

Our children were very much excited with the thought that they are going to do it  finally.   I was included while we were planning our itinerary to river rafting adventure, however, I backed out after seeing the video clip.  I don’t think I can actually survive that adventure fearing I might drown for I don’t really how to swim.  A life vest might not save me enough because I might panic so I better not take the risk.  Understandably it was the young blood who are risk takers!

So a group of 6 was formed, my 3 children, a nephew and a friend and my husband who was concerned of just letting the youths on their own joined too.  I know that he is also apprehensive but his concern for the group outweighed his fears.  Good for hubby for he knows how to swim so it would not really be that hard for him to adjust in the water.

signing waiver

As advised, they should be in the office before 7am for rafting orientation.   They were asked to sign a waiver since it is considered as an extreme sports and their helmets and life vests were distributed.   Initial rafting orientations ensued and they were then transported by jeepney to the starting point  for the 13 km of adrenaline rush with more than 15 rapids.   Upon reaching there, they were given another basic rafting orientation and were taught on how to put on their life vests, the basic rafting techniques and different rafting lingos they will hear as instructions.

rafting orientation.. teaching them how to paddle

the 15 km. water rafting thrill

high five  after challenging rapids

break

It was more than 3 hours of water rafting and braving the wind and heat.   They were really exhausted and famished and when they reached the end of the line, lunch was served. It was an experience to cherish!

thumbs up!

Helmets off and thumbs up to their guide Mr. Onin for one great rafting assistance!

The other week my brother was an emergency case when he complained of chest pain and shortness of breath.  He was diagnosed to have suffered mild heart attack and found out that he has an artery block.   Who wouldn’t if you can consume 2 packs of cigarette a day, no exercise, stressed and he always stays up late at night?   Being an artist, for him cigarettes are his comforter while doing his oil painting but now it is beginning to take its toll on his health.  He was confined for 4 days and was discharged when he was declared out of the danger zone that is 1-3 days after the last attack… because according to the attending physician, it is likely to have another attack within 24 hours -3 days.

His take home medicines are a lot and the “bitter pill” for him to swallow is the stern advice to stop smoking.  The first few weeks is expected to be terrible and a struggle because of the withdrawal symptoms that he is going to experience.   Lately, he has been complaining of headaches but we were told that it is normal.  It will be an overall change of diet for him like avoiding saturated fats, too much preservatives, sweets and though he is protesting because his food taste bland, he had to obey and be a good boy.

brod is trying to eliminate the habit

I can see him always sitting on his favorite rocking chair and I have to cajole him to start walking around.   He should not just sit idly.. in fact he can start to go back to his painting but he needs to take it easy.   Discipline is the key.