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Ana Viajera, Author at Pinay.com
What You Should Know About Dating a FilipinaAna Viajera 5
Once, when my husband had revealed to his Vietnamese barber that he's married to a Filipina, the excited barber exclaimed, "You married Asian, now you sit back and relax." My husband almost fell off his chair. It was the furthest from the truth. When he married me he had these (more…)Read More
How to Sparkle Like a Sexy MommaAna Viajera
Your son is your world. I get it. So is mine. But there are other things in my world too, namely the rest of the family, friends, my career, my passions, and most of all, myself. Although I would do anything for my son, he is not necessarily the center (more…)Read More
Oh! The Pain to Be a Raving Filipina BeautyAna Viajera 1
It's not like we want to be perfect. Maybe just a little. A little taller, a little fairer, a little more filled out in the right places but a little thinner. A taller nose and straighter hair would be nice too. Unfortunately, not all of us are built that way. (more…)Read More
7 Sparkling Tips to Start Your New YearAna Viajera 2
Hey, 2015 just called. He's excited to meet the fabulous new you. He said it's going to be an exciting and fruitful year filled with love and abundance. But, how do you prepare for your date with 2015? Here are seven get-fabulous tips for the New Year. Tip 1: Be (more…)Read More
7 Sparkling Lessons From An Unconventional MomAna Viajera
My mother is a beautiful, complex creature like no other. She wasn't like most moms, not prone to exhibiting sappy affections or wearing aprons. When we were newborns, she rarely carried us in her arms, afraid that we would accidentally slip off her fingers. The carrying was left to the (more…)Read More
7 Sparkling Tips to Travel With a ToddlerAna Viajera
It's bad enough that you have to endure a long-haul flight with a crick in your neck, seated next to an overweight smelly passenger. Factor in a screaming toddler in the other seat next to you and you have yourself a 14-hour long nightmare. Oh, and the toddler belongs to (more…)Read More
Maid in Manila or Maid in America?Ana Viajera
Imagine a typical Pinay housewife's day. She wakes up early to prepare breakfast and gets the kids ready for school before her usual chores: supervise the cleaning, go to the market, and plan the meal for the night. Another day accomplished with a lot of help: a kasambahay, a driver, (more…)Read More
When Passion Takes Flight Later in LifeAna Viajera
Back in high school, I thought I was going to be a fashion designer. Every day I drew models and different outfits that I fancied in my head, putting together a collection that never made it to the runway. Many years later, my imagination kept running, this time sketching stories. (more…)Read More
Travel: Love Story in a Caribbean IslandAna Viajera
I once met a Spanish dreamer who said that "travel is a love story." My husband and I had just arrived at her little rustic inn hidden by trees from the rest of Little Corn Island, and she had asked me what I did for a living. I told her I (more…)Read More
The Time of Adobo and Halo-Halo is now27 January 2015 | 9:42 pm Published by Planet Philippines
|Qui Austin's kinilaw right in the middle
|Pig and Khao's sisig
|Maharlika's longganisa
Summer Dream (2014)20 January 2015 | 9:42 pm
|During a short trip to Chicago to see an old friend.
|First day of school Thanks, Dr. Seuss!
|Hanging out with new friends.
|Summers are for playing barefoot on the grass.
|Shoot and play
|Moon over Granada
|Nanay and New York (she went home also on September 11)
|My beautiful mother.
7 Sparkling Lessons from an Unconventional Mother29 December 2014 | 11:06 pm Published by Pinay.com
Read the complete story here.
|I learned a lot about motherhood in the most unconventional way.
Dedicated to my beautiful Nanay.
Dec 25, 1935 - Sept 11, 2014
Tips and Tricks on Traveling with a Toddler19 November 2014 | 9:35 pm
|Published by Pinay.com
|Read the complete article here.
|Read the complete article here.
|Read the rest of the tips here.
We are currently under repair. Please bear with us.27 August 2014 | 4:05 pm
Late Bloomer (Spring 2014)25 August 2014 | 8:56 pm
|Escape the Spring Break crowd in Tulum, Mexico.
|Shopping is part of the joys of travel, hoo-hoo! Oh, I love owls too.
|My Animo family: Reunited in the Philippines, 2014.
|Snuck in a little bit of beach time (Carbin Reef, Negros Occidental)
|My son's teachers at Creative Beginners.
|My Mother's Day backyard breakfast prepared by my boys.
|Come travel with me aboard a different vehicle!
|My photo was featured on Blue Green Resorts and a few other sites.
|Easter is like Christmas for this family.
|Spring saw me another year older and wiser. I got my wish too!
|Some of the spring blooms in our backyard - Zinnias!
My love story29 April 2014 | 2:51 pm Published by Pinay.com
What's Missing in the Read+Write Equation of Success14 April 2014 | 1:10 am
|Writing while on assignment at Huahin, Thailand.
Still on a different Time Zone? Here's how to Beat Jet Lag21 March 2014 | 3:44 pm
|Ahh...the pains you have to go through to get to paradise (Corn Island, Caribbean).
You're back in Manila, but your mind and body clock is still in New York. That's not a good thing when there is a night and day difference between cities. Everyone around you is getting up and at 'em, while you walk around in a daze, ready to crash any moment. You got the travel bug, and it's not the good kind. It's called jet lag, the kind that punishes your body for the 14 hour long haul flight and the 12 hour time difference. There's is no way you can turn back time, but there is a way to squash the bug. Here are a few quick turnaround tips:
Quick fixer-uppers
Rest – make sure you're well rested before your trip. If you're tired before you travel, jet lag will even be worse. Get a full night's sleep before you take off.
Exercise – a no brainer, don't you think? Staying in good shape in general can do lots of wonders. Stick to your exercise schedule. Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean your fitness routine should be on leave too.
Stretch - Athletes stretch and warm up before the game. You can benefit from that as well. Stretch out your limbs before the flight. Doing so helps your muscles and joints endure the hours of inactivity. You can also do it during the flight.
Fly fully equipped – bring a neck pillow, a blindfold, slippers, and earplugs. Wear loose fitting clothes so your body can breathe. Your feet may swell up while in transit; avoid high heels or snug footwear.
Freshen up – while in flight, wash your face, brush your teeth, or even change undies. Freshening up can be rejuvenating.
Go decaf - After the equivalent of 1 P.M. in your destination, refrain from drinking coffee. Caffeine can greatly affect your snooze time and will make it more difficult for you to adjust to the new time zone.
Eat up – on the first few days of your trip, eat light snacks every few hours. Doing so will help keep your metabolism cranked throughout the day. It will also help prevent possible food coma from overeating.
Adapt - upon arrival, follow the schedule of the time zone you are in. Even if you don't feel like it yet, eat when the locals eat. Same goes for your sleeping schedule.
Shower – take a nice cold shower if you arrive in the morning. A shower after you've landed will make you feel refreshed and will help stimulate circulation. If you arrive at night, a hot shower or bath will help you relax before bedtime.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, it will take you about a day to adjust for each time zone travelled. Adjust your snooze button before your departure. Several days before your flight:
You can also pre adjust by regulating your light exposure before your departure. If you're heading:
4 days before – start the Argonne Diet by consuming large meals. Opt for a high-protein breakfast and lunch. For dinner, stock up on the carbohydrates. Coffee intake should be limited between three and five in the afternoon.
3 days before – eat small. Total calorie consumption should not be more than 800 calories. You won't be running a marathon so easy on the carbohydrates as well. Again, limit caffeine intake between three to five P.M.
2 days before – Gobble it all up. Eat large meals. Again, prepare high-protein meals for breakfast and lunch, and a high-carbohydrate dinner. Limit caffeine intake between three to five P.M.
1 day before – eat small and light. Total calorie consumption should not be more than 800 calories. Similarly, limit carbohydrate consumption. If you're westbound, caffeine should only be taken in the morning. If you're heading the opposite direction, coffee should be limited in the evenings.
Departure day – If it's a long haul flight, sleep until breakfast time at your destination. Consume large meals with a big, high-protein breakfast.
Taking sleep aids may help you get a good sleep, but incorrect sleep medication, can only make jet lag worse. Here are some things to consider before popping the pill:
Get moving in-flight
If you're not getting any sleep, might as well get moving. Combat discomfort, poor circulation, swelling, cramps, and lethargy by exercising in flight.
Our Greatest Journey - Winter 201420 February 2014 | 5:45 pm
|Wake me up when winter ends.
|Our first Christmas in our new home.
One of our new Christmas books is The Night before Christmas
a Little Golden Book specially printed
by my husband's company for the kids.
|Christmas (and the entire winter) was all about crafts.
|Una is surviving winter.
|My bridal bouquet of burnt orange tulips, heralds of spring.
|With my Valentine and Ever-After.
|A little greeting from my cupid.
|This metallic MK tote brightens up my winter wardrobe.
Better Blocks in OKC18 February 2014 | 10:45 pm From my TravelOKCity Column
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Coming home (Fall 2013)10 January 2014 | 5:28 pm
|The first banner taken in my new office.
When we first came home to our new property, we found a card sitting on a little housewarming present from the previous owner. "I hope this home makes you as happy as it has us. We have made some of our best friends in this home and neighborhood," it read.
And then the last line made my eyes well up –"Love abides in this place!" This is exactly how I feel about our old home, and it gave me great comfort to know that we are moving in to a place filled with love.
|Love abides in this place.
|Our living room now.
There is more than enough space than we know what to do with. In fact, now that I have a good sized walk-in closet, the closet and the dresser in our bedroom are practically empty (the TV room is also my husband's dressing room, in case you're wondering). There are two big closets in my office. One is almost empty while the other is where I temporarily store my books. Floor to ceiling bookshelves are underway.
I no longer have the three large windows that faced the backyard in my previous office, but I got a great trade off: three tall windows facing different sides of the house- the street, the backyard, and the side of the house overgrown with ivy and foliage, making it look like an enchanted forest according to my husband. He had planted a bird feeder by the window and most days, little chirping visitors (over a dozen of them when the feeder is full) would come to say hello. I couldn't ask for more.
|I enjoy decorating the house with pumpkins!
And so the past few months had been spent unpacking, cleaning, painting, staining, hammering, looking for specific things in the dozens of boxes, bickering (I want it red, he wants it to remain gray), exploring, discovering (I found an old fashioned pencil sharpener in the attic and he found a vintage fireplace poker in the basement!), sitting back and enjoying what we've done so far, and envisioning the many joyful days in this house.
|We started exploring the Canyons this fall.
|The fall festivities also kept as pretty busy.
|I've taken an interest in chalkboard art lately.
Mexico has never been in our radar. I hate to sound like a snob but to us, going to Mexico is synonymous to say, a trip to Las Vegas or L.A., overly commercialized tourist traps. I would more than likely have fun in these places, but they would never find a spot in our itinerary. Then we discovered Tulum, not quite as trampled and trodden as Cancun, but offers us the Mayan Ruins, the Riviera Maya white sand beaches, the ecological parks, the colorful markets in the pueblo, and all the tamales we can eat. The tickets have been bought and the beach side hotel has been booked. We're counting the days.
Finally, the book for fall is Middlesex, a Pulitzer Prize winner by Jeffrey Eugenides. Urged by the old adage "don't judge the book by its cover", I endeavored to plow through it although it looked like heavy reading (remembering my bumpy trip On the Road) based on the somewhat somber looking book cover. It was far from gloomy though even with the story starting at fire- and war-ravaged Smyrna.
|Just a few months in the house and we were already receiving guests.
|And this is home.
Postcards from Nirwana (Bintan, Indonesia)13 November 2013 | 5:41 pm
Published by Asian Traveler, 2008
I am getting hungry.
Hello Editor! Dust is starting to settle. I'm seated by the pond at the entrance of the Nirwana Resort hotel. Large koi fishes are cavorting in the water. The underwater lights are bouncing off their colourful bodies, making them look like mystical creatures, moving around in graceful circles as if participating in a strange ritual.
|Nirwana is a sprawling 240 resort.
A gong sounded nearby, perhaps announcing the arrival of more tourists. I'm weary to the bone, but my heart overflows with gratitude and anticipation. Before heading back to our place, the Nirwana Resort hotel, we passed by the resort zoo which features several exotic wildlife. The first one to greet us were several albino alligators tanning their white skin. There were also a couple of pythons lazing in the afternoon heat, and a huge vulture watching us warily.
8:00 am, Day 2
It's day two in paradise. if you're wondering why I'm writing this on the hotel stationery instead of a postcard, it's because I got a feeling that this is going to be long one. Through my window, I can see the garden fountain gurgle endlessly. Early this morning, I explored Nirwana by foot, a place "where variety comes to life." At least that's what the resort's tagline says.
Nirwana Gardens is a sprawling 340 hectare property characterized by five resorts and hotels to cater to every type of guest. "Variety after all is the spice of life," Nirwana's general manager proudly explains. Last night, I had a nice chat with the resort's general manager, Abdul Wahab, and he told me more about this place over a tall glass of fresh watermelon shake. He had friendly eyes that brought light to his dark face. Smiling, he claimed he was Filipino. However, his thick Singaporean accent easily gave him away.
"Nirwana is a beach holiday resort for families. We are a family resort," says Abdul. The Nirwana Resort Hotel, where I am staying for a few days, is a 245 room hotel that caters to every budget. Most of the rooms overlook the beach and the infinity pool where the chlorinated water overflows out to the sea (at least that was how it looked from my room). When guests tire of lazing by pool where frog statues spitting water watch over the sun worshippers, they can simply walk to the beach and wash off the chlorine in their hair with the salt water.
I walked farther, on my bare feet to feel the powdery sand under my feet, and cut through the jungle. After about five minutes, I found myself at the Mayang Sari Beach Resort. The name alludes to the fragrance and essence of natural beauty. Beauty must smell like the sun and the sea and the promises of a ripe summer.
This part of paradise features fifty single-storey air-conditioned chalets with thatched roofs and private verandas. Each chalet has its own unique design, complimented by aromatic scents from lighted incense to match the mood and theme of the place. Farther ahead is the Indira Maya, the paradise of romance. The exclusive villas boasts of extravagance fit for gods. Overlooking the north-western coast of Bintan, the villas include a private swimming pool, an individual courtyard, an outdoor sunken bath, luxurious furnishings of teak and antique and countless other amenities.
|Getting coz with a new friend.
I was informed that if I got tired of sunbathing (as if that is ever possible), I can go jungle trekking, coastal rock trekking, cycling, rifle shooting or try archery. I thought of how heavy the bow must feel on my sun kissed shoulders and politely declined. They were eager to keep me occupied and persisted with the Sri Bintan Kampong Tour, the Traditional Fishing Tour, the Gunung Bintan Adventure Trek, the South Bintan Heritage Tour, and the Tanjung Uban Explorer. I thought of the mosquito bites versus the feel of the sun biting my shoulder and smiled coyly, shaking my head. "How about Go-Karting, Elephant park, mangrove tour....." Wait a minute, elephants you say? The thought of Dumbo and his flapping pink ears did it for me. It's set. Our elephant park tour is scheduled for tomorrow. Those sweet sneaky Indonesians....
Hello Editor,
I gained some new friends today, Emma and Rollie. Rollie likes to dance and play soccer. He's an attacking midfielder with a powerful kick. He also stinks a little bit, but everybody seems to love him. Emma on the other hand is regal and graceful. She sat quietly, raising her trunk as I sat on her strong leg. Stretching out lazily, she sat on one of her hind legs like a giant walrus lounging on the beach and raised her head high, allowing me to hold on to her one short tusk. Her master said female elephants have short tusks while males have long ones.
We'll be doing the mangrove tour after lunch. I'll write to you again.
Lunch was fantastic. We had crispy baby squid, sprinkled with sesame seeds, laden with barbeque sauce, and nestled on fried spaghetti noodles shaped like a basket. We also had Gong-gong, sea snails considered to be an aphrodisiac. I didn't really need to awaken my desires, but I thought I'd try out Bintan's delicacy. It was tough fishing it out of its shell with a toothpick, but my hard work was rewarded by a soft chewy treat spiked with a dip of chilli and garlic sauce with a splash of lime juice and tomato sauce.
|Fish on! fish on!
I am happy to report that I literally fished for lunch. I used this heavy fishnet to catch a feisty black garupa while balancing on a swaying plank by the side of Kelong, the floating restaurant. It was worth risking a cold dip in the water as the steamed dish melted like cream in my mouth. It was cooked in Cantonese sauce, not too salty or spicy as the shy chef, Ken Ow explained.
530pm, Day 3
We set out to the Sungei Sebung Mangrove at exactly 2pm. Apparently everyone is always on time here. Even the shuttle buses and the buggies that drive us around.
The Bintan Mangrove is not only a popular tourist destination, it's also a unique ecosystem that serves as coastal protection and provider of countless raw materials. On our tour, our small but efficient boat sliced through the mercury like brackish water. After two days of sun, sand and sea, the line of endless mangroves on both sides was an interesting break. The sound of the jetty's motor drowned out the noise of the wild. We sat back relaxed by the droning sound and the still waters. Occasionally, we would be treated to little surprises like a tree snake coiled around a branch, its yellow striped body standing out in a sea of green leaves.
1030pm, Day 4
|Like an oasis in the middle of a tropical jungle.
It was drizzling when we headed off to Kedaton Tropical Spa. The light patter of rain blessed our warm skin as we made our way into the spa on a checkered patterned path, where grassy green squares alternated with concrete.
I was treated to the south seas massage. I drifted into a half sleep, taking in the intoxicating and oddly relaxing scents of oils and flowers, as firm but gentle hands worked through my body, stimulating the circulation of my blood and lymphatic system.
I am so relaxed. I'll cut this report short before I doze off. I loathe the packing that I have to do tomorrow.
Nothing ever good lasts. My brief Sojourn this part of paradise has come to a close. Alas, I have to bid the quiet swaying palm trees farewell. The white plumeria blooms nodded goodbye, but their intoxicating perfume will always haunt me. The hot Bintan breeze will always keep my soul warm. Its heat will constantly remind me, on my cold and dreary days, that there really is such a thing as nirvana, not a fantasy heavenly world, but a paradise of powdery sands, sparkling waters, and welcoming people.
I'll be seeing you in the next few days. In the meantime, I hope you will start to consider sending me to somewhere colder next time for a change, somewhere where I can wear my trench coat, perhaps?
Ana Viajera
The Remains of Summer (A Farewell to our First Home)2 August 2013 | 3:41 pm
|A farewell to our first home.
|I really thought this is where we would grow old in.
We are moving to Texas. My husband got an incredible job offer from a multinational company, a top tier management position with a compensation package that we couldn't refuse, a post that will soon see my son riding the most advanced helicopters (if he's lucky, he'll get to test ride the President's chopper!). So the last few weeks have seen us preparing for the move – house hunting and getting our first home ready to be sold.
|Thank you for the love, beautiful home.
Travel white: shawl from Hanoi, Fugitive Poems by John Keats, Salvatore Ferragamo
white bucks, and Calvin Klein leather tote.
|My place of worship overlooks the backyard.
If you've been traveling with me for a while now, you would know that I have little love for all things frou-frou, including baby bags. For my baby shower, my sister-in-law had gifted me the JJ Cole Swag Bag, a little too expensive for my taste, at least for a baby bag that I know I won't be using for long, but I like it because it is not too obvious and still stylish, I think. And while we're on the topic of stylish baby stuff, I gotta rave about our stroller – the Quinny Maxi Cosi. I love it not only because it's lightweight and easy to maneuver (unlike the common clunky ones) but also because it's like a modern version of the traditional baby carriage (btw if you're looking for a stroller the JJ Cole Broadway 360 is similar to the Quinny one. Really cute!). People have stopped me several times, complimenting the stroller and the baby of course (I love how people here are generous with their compliments. Even strangers come up to you and say, "I love your dress", or "cute shoes, where did you get it?", or "gorgeous baby!")!
|Love this stroller. Love this house. Love this life!
Now that all that baby stuff is out of the way – after all, my baby is now a big boy – let's move on to the other items on the desk. The handmade bracelet is one of the gifts my husband had brought home from a business trip in the Bahamas. And I got the camera pendant from a little boutique during my last trip to Bacolod. It's one of those cheap kitschy products from Korea, but I think it's cute.
The book for this summer is the Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I've always known her as the tragic poet, and I've never found the taste for poetry except for a few moving lines from Rumi. But recently, a friend had mentioned that Plath did write a novel, and I thought fiction from a Pulitzer Prize winner would be worth the time, tragic or not. Besides, it is an American classic.
|Another little milestone for Ana Viajera.
A number of people had asked me how I choose my reading list. Aside from the classics and the literary canon, I usually go with the suggestions of writer friends. The New York Times can also be a good guide but then they've also been known to give a thumbs-up to the likes of Paris Hilton. I have been guilty of wasting my time reading a few NY Times bestselling potboilers and shallow reads like Daniel Steel, Sidney Sheldon and the like back in the summers of my high school years, but I guess as a writer, it is something that I had to go through. One of my mentors had said once that you have to know what is out there – the good and the bad - to know what to avoid or emulate.
|One of my summer shoots.
|Love shooting at Bricktown because of all the interesting elements.
The JJ Cole diaper bag I used, before I discovered the practicality
of the big tote (photo from TJskids.com).
Just because we were crazy busy didn't meanwe weren't able to squeeze in some sun worship!
I wasn't able to take pics of a lot of fireworks, but I think this small one
outshines the big guns. Surely you can tell why.
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Connecticut: In Search of a Fairy Tale14 July 2013 | 9:47 pm Published by Leisure and Adventure Travel Magazine
|A gloomy but still beautiful day in Connecticut.
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|The Lolo is always part of bringing up a Filipino child.
We also have a little night stalker. He was never used to being carried or rocked to sleep. A bedtime story and a "baba" will send him happily off to slumber, but in the middle of the night we would hear the patter of feet heading towards our bed. We had long since surrendered the battle and had gone accustomed to him clambering into bed with us.
|Bridging the gap between Filipino parenting and American child rearing.
Americans are usually weaned off the bottle at age one. In the Phils,
kids are still on the bottle at age 5 or even older.
Filipinos on the other hand will always have someone to get something for them even when they can do it themselves. If there is no yaya, there is always ate, lolo, and of course papa.
Anybody who needs assistance can rely on a Filipino's healing hand. This is one reason why Filipinos are known to be excellent caregivers. The best example of this is Gertrude Baines. She is not Filipino but is recognized by the Guinness World Record as the oldest living person until her death in 2009. She was cared for by a group of Filipino caregivers, nurses and doctors.
'Tis the Season to Resurrect the Bikini27 April 2013 | 9:11 pm
|I did get to wear my yellow polka dot number, postpartum.
|In our little private island, Obella. Read more about it here.
|Getting our goof on at Coco Loco, Palawan.
|Don't take me seriously.
|Low tide at Roi Namur.
Stylish for a Steal14 April 2013 | 8:43 pm
Published by Leisure + Adventure Travel
(an excerpt)
|Got these killer shoes from Guess for a steal.
I'm a thief. I am not ashamed to admit it. In fact, I am proud to say that I rob retailers, because I acquire my loot for a steal. No, I don't shoplift. I simply get my goods close to nothing, that it's almost unfair to the vendor. This is why the fashion police are always on my designer heels, not because I broke the cardinal rule of thou shall not go matchy-matchy, but because they want to know where I got my Swiss Army bomber jacket for $5.
|I got my shopping genes from my nanay (Woodbury Outlet Mall, NY)
|With some of my favorite shopping buddies. These girls CAN shop!
|In good company with Marc, Michael, and Mischka.
|Why, hello there Louis!
|I can smell a sale from a mile away, but this one stinks!
|Subscribe to your favorite store and they'll regularly send you coupons
Sometimes Nine West takes off an additional
30-50% off to items already on sale.
|This sequined number is from Juicy Couture at 75% off
Spring banner 201322 March 2013 | 3:48 pm
The flowers of spring bloomed in the summer
(in the Philippines!)
Our little one was so good for most part of the trip.
Travel, toddler, and the tablet:
the iPad is a lifesaver when you're traveling
with a little one and you're at your wit's end.
|On top of the world in Patag, Silay.
|Before sunset (Punta Ballo, Sipalay, Negros)
|Our purple paradise (in front of Artistic Diving Resort, Punta Ballo)
|My marine has seen much of the world and yearns to see more.
|playing around with the nifty fifty (Maxim's Hotel Resort World)
And in case you haven't noticed, my camera lens has gotten a little smaller. I've recently purchased a 50mm prime lens for my camera as I've gotten into a new career – portrait photography.
Leveling up my skills at the Winston Baltasar Workshop
Model: Joyce Irene Quizon
HMUA: Colleen Foerster De Guzman
Mentor: Winston Baltasar
Studio: Winsam Studio
I know I've said this before, and I'll say this again – I'm not into gadgets or electronics. I admit I have a couple of Apple products, but I would rather line up to check in at the airport than queue up to buy the most recent iPhone (and really, don't you get it by now? Soon as you've finally figured out how to use your iPhone 5, they'll release the 6th version). So buying a new lens is painful for me. I'm a firm believer that "it's the Indian and not the pana" as my photographer mentor would say it. But since I'm going pro (ehem), I conceded and invested in a few accessories including the nifty fifty. Some may argue that the 50mm is not a portrait lens, but I am very happy with the results so far. The sharpness and bokeh quality delivered so far is remarkable.
|Playing with light and water at the Winston Baltasar workshop.
|my first portraiture gig for 2013
|I can wear this bag around my torso and just forget about it!
St. Patrick's day is a big deal for this part Irish family. Unfortunately
we missed it this year, because we were on vacation,but to commemorate it,
meet Finnegan the Leprechaun,a present from my son's grandparents
from their last trip to Ireland.
Finally, the book for the season: Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You Dr. Kevorkian, a collection of ficto-journalism that is supposed to examine the afterlife in his fictional interviews with the likes of Shakespeare and Hitler during induced near-death episodes. I think it's more of an examination of life from the perspective of the afterlife, an evaluation of one's existence. It's a funny read that I believe shouldn't be taken too seriously but will bring you to ponder, after a few quiet chortles, about your own existence.
|Another version of the spring 2013 banner.
|and off we go to another adventure
It's almost a week into spring and the temperature is still dancing around the 40s. The flowers haven't bloomed yet and I am still wearing my husband's Irish Wrestling sweat shirt over 3 other layers. But spring has sprung in my heart. It's good to be home.
Visiting the Forgotten (Ghost Towns of Oklahoma)23 January 2013 | 11:45 pm From my TravelOKCity column, 2011
|Forsaken and forgotten but still standing tall.
Every little boy has that intrepid adventurer in him. I am all for cultivating that sense of adventure and imagination in every young mind. The problem is that little boy still resides in my husband's head. Sometimes he still fancies himself an Oklahombre robbing the Santa Fe train for some silver.
|If you stand perfectly still, you will hear ghosts lamenting their past.
|Waiting for a vacancy at the very posh Ingalls hotel.
|sweet little church
|The baby in the manger sheds some light.
|glimpses of the forgotten
|I am so pleased with how my Pentax poin-and-shoot performed during this trip.
|This image called out to me, begging me to tell its story.
|Traversing abandoned bridges.
|A steam engine, my shadow, and my trusty point-and-shoot.
|Stories stay alive in these dead towns.
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|Granada, Nicaragua
|Taken with my Pentax point-and-shoot in Bintan, Indonesia years back.
Midday myth
|My fall find for 2012.
An overcast setting for high noon is great, but if you're working on a sunny day, go under the shade. Look for shaded settings that allow a little bit of the sun to provide some accent. Shoot scenes slightly underexposed so you can recover the highlights during processing. And always mind your ISO- the lower the better.
|Taken by a friend during a trip to Batanes, again with my compact camera.
|Taken with my Canon EOS
|The Pentax and I have had some good times, this time in Palawan.
I know you're not supposed to cut off your subject's feet on a full shot, but I took this with a
timer and my Pentax propped on a post. So maybe I can be excused this time?
|Nica, Granada. Canon EOS. Fave travel buddy.
|Taken by a friend at Sticky Fingers in Makati with the Pentax still.
More on my photography here.
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Hi Everyone,
Hope your week has started out great. Today I thought I would get back to my Make-up Monday posts that I used to do earlier but stopped. I decided I was going to get back on track and do a post a week on make-up as not only is it fun but also make-up is always interesting to us ladies…isn't it?.. 😉
This is a very simple look that You can wear anytime for work, to meet friends, go shopping etc. I have suddenly been loving the bright lipstick look, I used to be a nude lipstick kinda girl but have been moving over to the bright and more fun looks for Autumn as the weather is dull and dreary and you want to look more 'alive'.. the brighter lipsticks brighten up your face and just add colour to any neutral outfit making it a bit more interesting I think.
Anyhoo, lets talk about the face of the day today..
1. I always start out with a clean face, and then put on my dearly beloved Avene day moisturiser, Avene has become a well loved product in my skin care regime as I tend to have skin that does not do well with fragrances and added scents. Avene is very gentle and fragrance free which I love.
2. Then eye cream, I use Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins, Mega-Bright Eye cream.now its mighty expensive for an eye cream but after forty you just need that added moisture under the eye and especially if you're going to put makeup on.
3. I put on my Nars Sheer Glow Foundation with an expert face brush from Real Techniques, and buff the foundation to make it look as natural as I can. I then add my under eye concealer which is the Mac Prolong wear concealer.
4. After that, I go on to my eyebrows, fill them in with my Dolly Wink eyebrow powder kit and use a gel to keep them in place. The Maybelline clear mascara is an excellent one for that purpose.
5. Then onto the eye make up, here I have used minimal eye makeup as its a day look..so just black eyeliner on top and below the lashes.
The lipstick combo is my current favourite lip pencil Mac Limited Edition Sharon Osbourne collection in Cranberry and Macs Cosmo lipstick. Now Cranberry is limited edition but look out for a bright cranberry colour lip liner to replace this one.
My Nars Sheer Glow in Syracuese and Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NC42.. my holy grail products for the moment 😉
Contour and blush.. Nars Blush in Lovejoy (cannot think of life without it!!).. and Blush is my recent purchase the L'Oreal blush in Fuchsia Flush.
The eyeliner pencil is the Estee Lauder Double wear 01 ONYX and the setting powder is the Macs setting powder in Medium/Dark.
Hope you feel inspired and enjoyed this post!
Have a great week.. I'm putting my women's gift guide for Christmas together and should be able to put up that post in a day or two!! till then Chiao Bellas!!


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The Little Ones Camp program offers the unique opportunity for every student to participate in every show, with no double casting. We do not mandate parent volunteer hours or require parents to purchase a certain number of tickets. We focus our musical theatre training by teaching the basics of singing, dancing, and acting. Our originally - written workshop shows culminate in a fun performance for the community, family, and friends.
Little Ones learn one song and dance routine as well as unison and individual lines. Our dedicated staff uses theatre games to teach projection and stage presence. Students participate during tech week and they perform as one act of the larger youth show. All students must be at least 4 years old by the first class.
Class Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m., one day a week.
Workshop Fee: $175.00 for a 6-week camp
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Wednesday Camp: Registration Date July 10th at 12pm
Little Ones: August 19th, 26th, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: September 30th 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., October 1st 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Performances: October 2nd 7:00 p.m. and 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday Camp: Registration Date July 10th at 12pm
Little Ones: August 20th, 27th, September 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: September 30th 6:00 - 6:30 p.m., October 1st 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Performances: October 3rd 7:00 p.m. and 4th at 2:00 p.m.
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Little Ones: October 13th, 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, and 17th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Pink Slips: Occasionally, problems may arise so we have a pink slip (written warning) policy. If a student is endangering himself/herself or others, or is acting in an inappropriate manner, he or she may receive a pink slip. If a student receives three pink slips, he or she may be asked to leave the camp without a refund.
Refund Policy: There will be a $20 service fee for all refunds through the first class for all Youth and Little Ones Workshop Camp. No refunds will be given after the first class. NO EXCEPTIONS will be given for this policy.


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Lightning is a 2nd-layer alternative for the Bitcoin blockchain certification that addresses the scaling challenges bordering it today.
Very similar to Bitcoin, Lightning is an open-supply protocol in which everyone can lead to. No matter if it is by means of programming and establishing programs or setting up a node, participation in Lightning is not just accessible. It is welcomed.
The Lightning group is previously vivid and escalating each and every working day. Pierre Rochard is a person particular person who has previously cemented his position in the Bitcoin local community as a potent advocate for the digital forex, founding the Bitcoin Advisory in 2013. More not too long ago, his get the job done with Lightning has garnered plenty of focus as a result of his suite of Lightning apps. Specially, Rochard's Lightning plug-in integration for Microsoft Excel confirmed the entire world that Lightning has a location in generally made use of purposes.
The Lightning plug-in works by using neutrino, a sidechain solution whose intent is to enable for interaction with Bitcoin's world-wide transaction history without the need of downloading the full blockchain certification. Specifically, neutrino was built to facilitate this on units with lower-ability processors, constrained storage or bandwidth, and intermittent electrical power — essentially, a superior match for an Excel spreadsheet.
As for the use-case of this application, Rochard has talked about in the earlier that it is for "power users" who are highly common with the technologies becoming used and not for the daily user. However, its basic purpose is to send Lightning payments from an Excel spreadsheet.
Rochard's suite of Lightning apps is a testomony to the progress getting manufactured in creating Bitcoin's second-layer solution in the initially calendar year of its existence. In the next interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Rochard discusses his Lightning plugin as well as the bigger photo of Lightning as it relates to the international adoption of Bitcoin.
In the months given that he declared that this plugin can operate a total node in the spreadsheet. Rochard has developed a node launcher GUI to enable men and women established up a Lightning and Bitcoin node domestically for the plugin to link.
"My initial experimentation with the Excel plugin was that it would have a Lightning node bundled with it and running within of it, employing Neutrino as a substitute of a whole node," said Rochard. But there was a issue with that set-up. Neutrino is not applied on mainnet, so it cannot be applied with real bitcoins however, meaning that no a single would be in a position to use the Excel plugin with real bitcoins.
Neutrino vs . Entire Node
Satoshi's white paper describes a approach identified as "simple payment verification" (SPV). But SPVs have never ever actually been applied.
In its place, Rochard clarifies, the Bitcoin group has settled for "compromises that are SPV-ish."
Appropriate now, working with this compromise method, a wallet will send out a record of transaction IDs to a node and question all info relating to people transaction IDs. The trick is that not all of all those transaction IDs that the SPV wallet is sending to the node are really from the SPV wallet. In its place, the listing involves a bunch of random info in addition to the true queries it can be truly intrigued in. This action is intended to maintain some privacy given that the node doesn't know which piece of information is the unique piece it is seeking for. It just is aware of it is somewhere in there, hidden in a crowd of other bits of information and facts.
Even now, having said that, Rochard pointed out that couple cellular wallets really applied this procedure. "Instead, most of them are generally getting in touch with a trusted server that is just the particular addresses that its intrigued in and then it gets information and facts back on this. So that offers zero privacy."
With Neutrino, the comprehensive node sends what is referred to as a "block filter," which is basically a brief summary of a bitcoin block, to the "light client" and checks if certain transactions or addresses of interest have a match in this filter.
"If they do," explained Rochard, "then we're likely to ask for the whole block and download that and then extract the information from it. So that, fundamentally, suggests you have way much more privateness simply because now the total node doesn't know what distinct transactions in that block bought your curiosity mainly because there's hundreds of transactions in a block."
Of course, Neutrino isn't as secure as the Bitcoin blockchain certification alone. Especially, it doesn't validate all protocol regulations, it just checks the transactions in a certain block. In other words and phrases, it doesn't confirm the 21 million bitcoin limit, which opens up doors to compromises on security.
"I would strongly emphasize that there is simply no substitute for running your have full node," mentioned Rochard. "Really, the Neutrino features is form of a usefulness/UX enhancement, but it it does compromise on the properties of Bitcoin." That was the other commitment for this node launcher that Rochard developed. He wishes the people today with the bandwidth abilities to run a comprehensive…


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In this day and age, the means your service runs online could make or break you.
How do most companies presently have an existence online?
The fact of the issue is, nonetheless, that web sites have considerably advanced over the past years – and the approaches of old are not sensible for contemporary company.
Back in the day, it would certainly be enough to have an easy internet site with a web page, solutions, rates, concerning us, and also call pages.
A prospective customer would certainly most likely to your website, scroll about, visit the various pages and also eat material as they please.
Nevertheless, if you are a service investing any money on advertising, you wish to manage exactly what customers are learning about on your site, existing deals at the right time, and also take full advantage of the profits you make from each individual.
Just how does one attain this?
Using sales funnels.
Enter ClickFunnels
ClickFunnels is the simplest means making high transforming sales and marketing funnels.
It is a distinct device developed especially to turn possible clients right into customers.
It truly is an all-in-one solution to create sales funnels and also consists of landing web pages, email integration, invoicing, webinars, membership sites, and so far more. No wonder it has promptly become a favored tool for online marketers.
Below is my in-depth ClickFunnels Testimonial, including favorite attributes, pricing, pros/cons, as well as contrasts versus competitors.
How To Add A Coupon Code To Clickfunnels: Yet First, What Exactly Is a Sales Funnel?
Sales funnels (likewise called advertising funnels) are multi-step campaigns that are designed to relocate potential prospects through your sales process, and transform them right into customers.
Image a real-life channel. At the top, you put liquid in, which narrows down to one taken care of destination.
In sales, a comparable occasion happens. On top, visitors come to your website, but not all that get in make it out of the various other end as buyers.
Several points have to take place from the time a visitor enters your funnel, to the moment they act and also efficiently finish an acquisition.
By breaking down the consumer's journey into smaller steps, you can be more precise concerning just how and when you offer a deal to your target market.
The detailed steps in a funnel may look something like this:
- Unqualified lead reaches landing page
- Web page connects the initial offer (something totally free to accumulate an email).
- Once e-mail is collected, main offer is pitched.
- Lead becomes a paying customer.
- More email interaction providing customer value.
- Additional relationship building
- Persisting sales.
ClickFunnels also has a visuals that clarifies this in an easy means:.
Just what is ClickFunnels?
As discussed previously, ClickFunnels is the most effective sales funnel software application around today.
The firm makes the vibrant case of offering you everything you should market, sell, and also deliver your items online – and they most definitely provide.
A conventional funnel will certainly utilize an opt-in web page (to collect e-mail addresses), an e-mail car responder (to send emails to your clients), plus an extra sales web page with some material as well as an order kind, potentially complied with by added web content, a membership site, and so on
. Formerly, you would certainly have to use different platforms as well as devices to accomplish all of these tasks such as:
- Develop an internet site
- Locate Hosting
- Discover an autoresponder service
- Locate subscription website software
- Locate split-testing software application … etc
Yet ClickFunnels deals with every little thing with their platform. You not only conserve a lots of loan by not needing to buy different products/services, however you additionally stay clear of the technological mess of having to establish everything up, as well as could concentrate on just what's really essential – expanding your service.
ClickFunnels uses a Free 14-Day Trial, so you reach explore the tool and truly see if it's ideal for your organisation.
Preferred Features
* Quickly Create Pages Utilizing Design Templates and Aspects *.
Before getting too much, it is necessary to recognize that a channel is a collection of pages created in a tactical order, with the goal of transforming as lots of leads into consumers. And a web page is just a collection of various components developed to obtain a person to take a specific activity.
ClickFunnels offers more compared to 50 different elements to assist you construct the perfect web page. The editor is extremely very easy to make use of as well as all you have to do is drag and drop different components on to the web page, and also update the message and also appearance to fit your demands – no coding abilities required!
ClickFunnels likewise makes your life simpler by supplying you with a lots of free themes.
As a matter of fact, ClickFunnels provides over 37 sorts of web pages for you to mix and also match with. These are damaged down right into the complying with 10 categories:
- Presell Pages: Survey Page, Post Web Page, Presell Page, Clickpop Page
- Optin Pages: Squeeze Page, Reverse Press Web Page, Lead Magnet, Promo Code
- Thanks Pages: Thanks Page, Offer Wall Surface, Bridge Page, Share Web Page
- Sales Pages: Video Sales Web Page, Business Letter Page, Product Release Web Page
- OTO Pages: Upsell Web Page, Downsell Page
- Order Forms: 2 Action Order Web Page, Typical Order Page, Video Clip Sales Letter Order Page, Sales Letter Order Web Page, Product Release Order Page
- Webinar Pages: Webinar Registration Web Page, Webinar Verification Page, Webinar Program Area, Webinar Replay Space
- Subscription Pages: Accessibility Web page, Member's Area
- Affiliate Pages: Gain Access To Web Page, Associate Location
- Other Pages: Application Page, Ask Web Page, Shop Front, Home Page, Hero Web Page, Hangout Web Page, Live Demonstration Web Page
The pre-built templates are totally personalized, as well as are just what most users use.
You have the ability to select a theme, modify or replace the aspects with your personal, and also your brand-new web page is ready to go.
You could additionally link any funnel you create with your own email marketing service (if you do not use the one included in ClickFunnels), and make use of the ClickFunnels constructed in payment system.
This is likewise a blast to discuss that ClickFunnels provides very beneficial as well as easy to understand training video clips when you initially join. I extremely suggest experiencing those since they rapidly allow you to use the device at its complete capability, and you'll have a lot more fun messing around. How To Add A Coupon Code To Clickfunnels
* Create One-Click Subscription Websites *.
One of the most effective features with ClickFunnels is the capability to easily create subscription websites as well as provide web content to your audience in one place.
Your subscription website will certainly come full with registration pages, subscription gain access to web pages, and also web content web pages which you could easily lock or leak feed to your clients according to purchases they made in your channel.
ClickFunnels subscription websites enable you to send out emails, conveniently manage your e-mails, and also construct an area all while eliminating the anxiety that's associated with various other services such as Kajabi, or WordPress platforms.
It's actually handy to not have to acquire a different software program or plugin to create subscription websites.
* Email Assimilation & Actionetics *.
With every funnel comes e-mail checklist structure opportunities.
ClickFunnels supports e-mail assimilation with all the significant e-mail automation systems such as:
- Active Campaign
- Aweber
- Constant Contact
- ConvertKit
- Drip
- Get Response
- Hubspot
- InfusionSoft
- Mad Mimi
- MailChimp
- Market Hero
- Ontraport
- Salesforce
- Sendlane
- And others
However, ClickFunnels additionally has their very own powerful automation device called Actionetics.
Although you could develop, timetable, and also deliver emails just like other email advertising and marketing system, Actionetics is so much a lot more.
I like Actionetics due to the fact that it not just changes your e-mail advertising and marketing yet messenger advertising and marketing and SMS marketing softwares also. This takes automation to an entire brand-new degree as well as helps you interact the best message to your consumers, precisely when they require it. A video overview of Actionetics will be offered further listed below.
* Billing and also Settlement Integration *.
An incredible function within ClickFunnels is the capability to gather all the billing details from your customers right on your sales web page. Marketing is made so much less complicated when customers do not have to leave your site.
ClickFunnels integrates with major settlement gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, as well as InfusionSoft, among others.
ClickFunnels Pricing.
While you could begin with the Free 14-Day Trial, there are three various prices choices with ClickFunnels:
- $ 97/month.
- $ 297/month.
- $ 997 mass discount plan (suggested).
I'll go into detail for each of these strategies below.
1. ClickFunnels Criterion Strategy – $97/month.
The typical plan consists of all of the attributes you would certainly require within ClickFunnels, yet with restrictions on the variety of funnels (20) and pages (100) you can have in your account, in addition to the number of site visitors (20K) can view your web pages per month.
You likewise do not receive innovative capability such as ClickFunnels own email advertising as well as associate monitoring tools.
2. ClickFunnels Etison Collection – $297/month.
This plan consists of all the bells and also whistles of the standard strategy, with no constraints. It additionally has 2 additional products generated by ClickFunnels called Actionetics (e-mail advertising) and Backpack (affiliate administration system).
In Actionetics – you can manage all your contacts that subscribe to your checklist, send e-mail broadcasts, and develop a host of various other automations. How To Add A Coupon Code To Clickfunnels
The distinction between both strategies actually is the limitations, and Actionetics/Backpack. If you are a basic customer and also don't anticipate to utilize more than 20 funnels in your account – the Requirement Strategy ought to be enough.
Nevertheless, if you plan to have an affiliate program or intend to keep your email advertising within ClickFunnels and not use a third party software program, the Etison Suite is for you.
You could always begin on the reduced strategy and upgrade if required.
3. Funnel Hacks System – $997
For any individual that's significant regarding their company, the ClickFunnels Funnel Hacks System is the bargain of the century.
The $997 Funnel Hacks System consists of durable training programs bundled with 6-month access to the ClickFunnels Etison Collection.
This is an incredible offer since beyond this program, 6-months of Etison Collection alone would certainly cost you $1782.
Not just are you conserving $785 yet you're obtaining a ton of trainings and also overviews of help you get the most from ClickFunnels!
ClickFunnels Advantages And Disadvantages
- Producing funnels is very simple, simple, as well as quick
- All-in-one system with everything your organisation needs to win
- Split screening and also conversion monitoring consisted of
- Email assimilation with all the significant e-mail autoresponder platforms
- Payment processing abilities within ClickFunnels
- ClickFunnels is always adapting and upgrading to the times
- There is constantly support available (whether real-time or otherwise).
- Exceptionally energetic Facebook Group Neighborhood.
- Free 14-Day Trial – allows you to attempt it run the risk of free.
- As incredible as ClickFunnels is, it most definitely is not an affordable option and also requires a constant subscription to use
- Assistance isn't constantly the fastest and also may take from 1 minute to 24-HOUR depending on the issue.
ClickFunnels versus Everybody Else.
Lots of people ask how ClickFunnels as compares to various other touchdown page building contractors such as Leadpages, Unbounce, and Infusionsoft.
Essentially it's not actually a fair contrast since each of these tools excels is one area or the other.
The graph over gives an extensive evaluation – but I'll highlight some of the major contrasts listed below.
ClickFunnels vs Leadpages
Prior to ClickFunnels, Leadpages was the large dog.
Leadpages is simply a lead capture software program – nothing even more. You could produce landing pages, lead boxes, gather leads … that's basically it. In addition, the Leadpages themes are likewise restricted on modification.
ClickFunnels is much more flexible – it's much easier to utilize and does so far more than produce lead capture web pages.
Basically, Leadpages is actually just a landing web page building contractor, while ClickFunnels is concentrated around building very incorporated funnels.
ClickFunnels vs Infusionsoft
Infusionsoft is not a touchdown page or sales web page building contractor. It has several of that functionality built it, however that's not exactly what it's recognized for.
At it's core, Infusionsoft is a CRM system – one that allows you to handle your whole consumer database. ClickFunnels has this capability with Actionetics, yet it's not nearly as advanced as Infusionsoft.
Infusionsoft is also exceptionally pricey and also pressures every new client to pay $2000 for a compulsory kickstart coaching package just to discover how to utilize the complicated system (which is infamously hard to utilize).
ClickFunnels Associate Program
There are 2 primary courses individuals decrease as ClickFunnels customers.
Those that prefer to utilize the tool for their organisation – in hopes of eventually accomplish both Comma Club (over $1M in revenue).
And also those that are interested in making passive income as a ClickFunnels Associate as well as winning the Dream Automobile Contest (where they pay $500/$1000 towards your dream automobile if you get to 100/200 energetic regular monthly signups, specifically).
With a massive 40% monthly persisting compensation, ClickFunnels conveniently has one of the best associate programs of any type of system available.
That's right – you make money a recurring 40% commission on every associate signup you make through the ClickFunnels Associate Program. But, exactly what does that really correspond to?
The basic strategy is a $97/month financial investment and also the Etison Suite plan is a $297/month investment. therefore you make $38.80 per fundamental strategy as well as $118.80 each Etison Suite plan … every month!
On average, every 100 signups will certainly bring in $4000/month in affiliate compensations (more or less depending upon how many Etison Strategy users remain in there).
Visit this site to get more information about becoming a ClickFunnels Associate.
The Bottom Line
ClickFunnels is by far the greatest system if you are aiming to conveniently develop high converting sales funnels.
Due to the fact that it was built from the ground up to be the very best sales funnel building contractor, it beats out every one of the competitors because regard.
Externally, it may not be the least expensive item available – but if you utilize it to its complete ability, your service will certainly come to be much more lucrative as well as you will conserve money from not needing to use various other tools. How To Add A Coupon Code To Clickfunnels
If you have actually read this far into my ClickFunnels Evaluation, I advise you see for yourself with a Free 14-Day Trial below.


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Drink Tea and Renew Friendship
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-- Remarks Made by Chinese Ambassador Ma Xinmin at the Inaugural Ceremony for the "Chinese Teahouse" Salon and Also Its Debut Event
(December 10, 2019)
Distinguished guests,
ladies and gentlemen,
dear friends,
Good evening! Welcome to the Chinese Embassy. Thank you for joining us tonight at the inaugural ceremony for the "Chinese Teahouse" salon and also its debut event.
"Chinese Teahouse" is a new platform launched by the Chinese Embassy in Sudan to enhance dialogues with friendly personnel from all sectors. As we all know, both the Chinese and Sudanese nations have the tradition of tea-drinking. Tea is a national drink for the Chinese nation and also an everyday drink for Sudanese people. As a popular Chinese saying goes, "drink tea, make friends". The "Chinese Teahouse" salon aims at deepening China-Sudan friendship and expressing best wishes for the future. Here, we may exchange our ideas and enhance mutual understanding, while drinking tea in a pleasing environment. All friendly personnel from different sectors of Sudan are welcomed to the "Chinese Teahouse". We will hold the salon from time to time in the Chinese Embassy and focus on the discussion of one specific topic each time, hoping to acquire a better knowledge of the two peoples from each other and carry forward the friendly cooperation between our two sides.
This debut event is themed by "Achievements, Experience and Inspiration on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Sudan Diplomatic Relations". Among the invited guests here are reporters from Sudanese mainstream media that returned home not long ago after their visits in China, and experts and scholars that gave wonderful speeches at the international symposium in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sudan. You have witnessed and promoted the development of China and its relations with Sudan. Thank you all for your positive contributions over the years to the development of China and its relations with Sudan. I would like now to take this opportunity to share with you my views on this theme.
I Achievements, Experience and Inspiration over the Past 70 Years Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China
As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, "China's governance" has come into the international spotlight. 70 years are but a fleeting moment in human history. But for the hard-working Chinese who have withstood the wind and rain, these have been 70 years of wonders that make a marvelous contribution to the world's economic and social development. Our friends from Sudan and many other developing countries are happy with China's historic achievements. Our friends may ask how we view "Chinese miracle" created over the past 70 years?
China has taken on a new look over the past 70 years. In the past seven decades, China has been committed to finding a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics that suits its own circumstances, dramatically increasing its comprehensive national strength and realizing a historic leap from standing up to becoming prosperous and then stronger. China's gross domestic product (GDP) skyrocketed from $12.3 billion in 1949 to $13.6 trillion in 2018 and created the second largest economy in the world. This has demonstrated the unmatched Chinese speed. Significant technological achievements achieved by China in hybrid rice, manned spaceflight, lunar exploration, quantum science, deep-sea exploration, satellite navigation and 5G telecommunication technology have stood at the forefront of the world. And the Aircraft Carrier Shandong, C919 passenger jet, BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and Jiaolong Manned Submersible manufactured by China have won world's admiration.
China has greatly improved the well-being of Chinese people over the past 70 years. In the past seven decades, remaining true to the original aspiration of seeking the well-being for its people and putting the interests of its people in the first place, China has brought profound changes to its people, enabling Chinese people to master the country by themselves and through diligent work become better off with a great sense of contentment and happiness. The GDP per capita in China grew from $35 in 1949 to $9,771 in 2018. The average life expectancy of Chinese people was more than doubled from 35 years in 1949 to 77 years in 2018. Over 700 million rural population in China has been lifted out of poverty, while the number of China's middle-income population has reached 400 million. In China, the basic medical insurance and endowment insurance have covered more than 900 million people, forming the largest social security network in the globe. Furthermore, the environment and living conditions in China have been improved dramatically, contributing to over one fourth of the growth in green spaces in the world.
China has driven positive changes to the world pattern over the past 70 years. In the past seven decades, China has forged ahead along the path of peaceful development and is now working on positive evolution of the global landscape. The collective rise of China and other emerging markets and developing countries has given them an increasingly bigger voice in international affairs and global governance. Holding high the banner of multilateralism, advocating a community of a shared future for the humanity and standing for win-win cooperation, China has set good examples for various countries in the world. Undertaken the mission for maintaining world peace, China has contributed to world peace. Working positively to push ahead the Road and Belt initiative, China has injected continuous impetus to the world's economic growth. The constructive Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy proposed by China offers China's solutions to improve the global governance. China has always been respectful to the cultural diversity and seen a growing number of Chinese initiatives become international consensus and an increasing number of countries and international organizations join in China's "circle of friends".
In just a few decades, China has completed a course that took developed countries several hundred years and made remarkable achievements. Our friends may be curious about what is the secret behind the "Chinese miracle".
As I see it, the Chinese miracle is accredited to "five adherences". First, China adheres to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics under the leadership of the Communist Party of China that provides the fundamental guarantee for such miracle. Second, China adheres to the development policies oriented toward reform, opening up and innovation that provide inexhaustible power for such miracle. Third, China adheres to the central task of economic development that charts the course for such miracle. Fourth, China adheres to people-oriented governance that wins extensive support for such miracle. And fifth, China adheres to the worldview on win-win cooperation and common good that creates a favorable environment for such miracle. This valuable successful experience inspires Chinese sons and daughters generation after generation to work unremittingly on realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.
Our friends may wonder in what way is Chinese miracle relevant to Sudan and other developing countries? Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out, "as the socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, China offers a new option for other countries and nations who want to speed up their development while preserving their independence, and offers Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to solve the problems facing humanity". China's success story in development not only resolves its own problems but also offers some inspiration for other countries. I think it could be summarized into "four ones".
First and foremost, China has one powerful leadership that is the Communist Party of China. The ruling CPC has been committed to its role as a leadership to exercise overall leadership and coordinate the efforts of all involved, and been able to make practical progress in various causes.
Second, China practices one superior system of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Specifically, Chinese socialism is comprised of the fundamental political system of people's congresses, the basic economic system whereby public ownership plays a dominant role and economic entities under diverse forms of ownership develop side by side, the system of CPC-led multiparty cooperation and political consultation, the system of regional ethnic autonomy, the system of community-level self-governance, and the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics. These systems provide the fundamental institutional guarantee for progress and development in China today, and are advanced systems with distinct Chinese characteristics, notable institutional strengths and a strong capacity for self-improvement.
Third, China has a package of policies suitable for the national conditions. These policies stress the adherence to the development for reform, opening-up and innovation-oriented , the "people-oriented" approach, socialist market economy, law-based governance, and equity, solidarity and prosperity of all ethnic groups.
Last but not least, China benefits from the sound development environment inside and outside the country. The fruits of development cannot be produced amidst flames of war. Stability overrides everything. Without peace and stability inside and outside the country, economic and social development could not be possible. China's rise contributes a new development mode to the world, whereby domestic development could be pursued and realized in peace rather than through launching wars or exploiting other countries.
II Achievements, Experience and Inspiration over the Past 60 Years Since the Establishment of China-Sudan Diplomatic Relations
This year sees the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sudan. In the outgoing year 2019, we have held a series of events in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, including the commemorative meeting and the symposium, to review what has been achieved and chart the course for the future. The leaders and peoples of our two countries highly appreciate and speak positively of the achievements scored in the past six decades, and have high hopes of future development of China-Sudan relations in the next 60 years.
China and Sudan have witnessed friendly ties between the two peoples for millennia and bilateral diplomatic ties for 60 years. In the past 60 years, no matter how the international situation evolves and how the Chinese and Sudanese governments change, our bilateral relations grow even stronger. China and Sudan have always adhered to equality and mutual trust and jointly met the challenges of the times; always adhered to pragmatic cooperation and shared the fruits of development; always adhered to cultural and people-to-people exchanges; and always adhered to mutual assistance and jointly consolidated the traditional friendship. All these contribute to the mainstream of the 60-year China-Sudan relations. That is mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual help and mutual learning which are not possible without our common political stance, increasingly intertwined interests, and profound friendship and sincere mutual recognition between the two peoples. Such successful experience has been a good example for China-Africa Cooperation and "South-South Cooperation".
Looking back to the past 60 years, we will never forget the people who have made painstaking efforts and contributions to the advancement of China-Sudan relationship. It is these people that set significant milestones one after another in the development of bilateral relations. I would like to take this opportunity to review "ten major events of historic significance" regarding China-Sudan cooperation in the past 60 years following the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.
First, in 1971, China started to assist Sudan in nurturing acrobats.
Second, in 1971, China started to dispatch medical teams to Sudan.
Third, in 1972, China provided assistance in building the Friendship Hall.
Fourth, in 1995, China and Sudan began their oil cooperation.
Fifth, in 1998, China and Sudan began their cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector, including production of antimalarials.
Sixth, China contracted to build the Merowe Dam in 2003, the Roseires Dam in 2008 and the Upper Atbara Dam in 2012.
Seventh, in 2012, China and Sudan established the agricultural cooperation development zone.
Eighth, in 2015, China and Sudan established the strategic partnership.
Ninth, in 2018, China and Sudan signed the memorandum of understanding for the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Last but not least, in 2019, China launched Sudan's first ever manned satellite.
Such ten major events are significant milestones in the history of Chine-Sudan relations and represent the hard-won fruits of relentless efforts and hard work of several generations of Chinese and Sudanese people. They deserve our greatest care and attention.
Ladies and gentlemen,
China-Sudan relations are now going through an important year of building on past achievements and opening up new prospects. At the new starting point, we will see more new opportunities. China is ready to work with Sudan to constantly review the experience gained in the development of bilateral relations and actively explore new opportunities for cooperation in various fields. We would like to work with Sudan in the following fields.
The first is carrying forward friendly relations and enhancing mutual trust. Sudan is currently faced with the dual tasks of political transition and economic transformation. China has always believed in the Sudanese people's wisdom and ability to handle their own affairs. China will not change the declared policies in promoting our relations. And we believe the friendship and cooperation of strategic consensus between us will not change. We are looking forward to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Sudan.
The second is synergizing development strategies and expanding cooperation. With a population of 40 million and rich natural resources, Sudan is close to the Red Sea and occupies the junction of the Blue Nile and the White Nile. With unique geographical advantages, Sudan is a natural partner for the Belt and Road. China is ready to synergize its strategies with the new Sudanese regime, tap the potential of cooperation and draw on each other's strengths. China is also ready to actively develop regional economies such as those bordering the Red Sea and the Nile and expand cooperation with Sudan in agriculture, animal husbandry, mining, oil, production capacity, aviation, ports and other infrastructure areas under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum.
The third is promoting people-to-people exchanges and consolidating public support. China-Sudan friendship have enjoyed popular support and remained firm. We should always learn from each other and expand bilateral exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, tourism, sports, think tanks and non-governmental sectors, so that the youth of our two countries can pick up the baton and make positive contributions to consolidating the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Ladies and gentlemen,
During my 326 days as the Chinese Ambassador to Sudan in the past over 10 months, I am honored to have contact with many people from all quarters in Sudan, deeply touched by the goodwill and sincere friendship of Sudanese people toward China and Chinese people, seeing firsthand many fruits yielded from our strategic partnership, and deeply understanding the huge potential of exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. The development of China-Sudan relations cannot be possible without the care, support and participation of all of you here and people from all quarters in Sudan. I would like to take this opportunity to express my most sincere thanks to all of you here and through you, to all Sudanese friends!
Ladies and gentlemen,
In conclusion, thank you all again for being here at this event. I am looking forward to your ideas and suggestions on how to further promote the development of China-Sudan relations, to make the "Chinese Teahouse" salon a continued success in the future as a wonderful platform for free exchange of perspectives and insights and a bond of friendship between the two countries.
Thank you very much!


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It wasn't until Oneida fell on an onside kick with a minute and a half remaining in Friday's Region 2-2A game at Jim May Stadium that the Indians could truly feel comfortable. Until that point, Rockwood seemingly had an answer for every Oneida punch, as the Tigers stood toe-to-toe with the Indians despite being an underdog on the road.
In the end, though, Oneida prevailed with a 32-27 victory in the budding rivalry, securing its first back-to-back wins over Rockwood since 1995.
Oneida's rushing attack was as good as it has been all season. Two players eclipsed the 100-yard mark — Kolby Morgan finished with 177 yards and two scores on 19 carries, while Bryson Buttram had 121 yards and two scores on 17 carries — and the Indians finished with 336 yards on the ground.
But Rockwood battled back behind gutsy quarterback Nate Bracket. The senior completed 10 of 18 passes for 140 yards and a score, and Rockwood added 158t yards on the ground, never allowing Oneida to get more than two touchdowns ahead.
"Defensively, I thought we didn't play as well as we have at times throughout the season, obviously," Oneida head coach Tony Lambert said. "When you have some injuries and some new guys have to play and you have some uncertainty, you have some of that. Rockwood didn't do anything that we hadn't prepared for. John Webb (Rockwood coach) just did a better job getting his team ready to play than I did. I give him and his staff credit for that."
Oneida (5-2, 3-0) put together a punishing drive to start the game, going 87 yards in 13 plays before Morgan scored on an 11-yard run, and it looked like the Indians might be able to impose their will on the Tigers.
But, after an exchange of punts, Rockwood (2-5, 0-2) sparked to life off a fumble that was recovered by Ben Woodall inside Oneida territory. Octavious Worthy scored on an 11-yard run of his own seven plays later, and the Tigers had tied the game.
It stayed that way until halftime — Morgan scored on a 36-yard run in the second quarter, but Rockwood answered by putting together another scoring drive that was capped by Dakota Waldo — before the Indians used a huge break on special teams to start the third quarter.
Trace Sexton returned the second half kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown, giving the Indians a 20-14 lead that they would not relinquish. The kick return was the longest in school history, breaking the 54-year-old record of 92 yards, which was set by Mike Swain.
"My first game as a head coach was against Coach Webb and I lost 7-6," Lambert said. "Special teams cost us that night. What was the spark here tonight? Special teams. What a great job by our guys just laying in there and believing in what we do."
Later in the third quarter, Buttram scored the first of his two touchdowns, and Oneida finally had some breathing room, up 26-14.
"Our offense played tremendous," Lambert said. "Our offensive line and our running backs and our receivers did a great job blocking. Elijah (West) did a great job managing the game at quarterback. Hats off to my assistants. I thought they did a tremendous job getting our guys ready."
Rockwood wasn't finished, though. The Tigers bounced back to score on a two-yard run by Brackett before the third quarter had ended, cutting the lead to 26-20.
Then, the Tigers had the ball in Oneida territory in the fourth quarter, driving to potentially take the lead with about six minutes remaining. That was before Colby Boyatt, the Indians' top pass-rusher, introduced himself to Brackett. The Rockwood quarterback had managed to elude a couple of other would-be tacklers deep in the backfield, but Boyatt came up with a big stop, which ultimately forced Rockwood to punt the ball away.
Oneida then marched down the field for another Buttram touchdown, giving itself a 32-20 lead with 4:31 to play.
Again, though, Rockwood clawed back. Brackett completed a seven-yard pass to Worthy for a score with 1:31 remaining, cutting the gap to 32-27.
But the Tigers only had one first down remaining, and Oneida recovered the ensuing onside kick to hang on for the win.
With the victory, Oneida will play No. 2 Meigs County for the Region 2-2A championship at Jim May Stadium on October 18.
"We talk about the fiber and fabric of who we are as men," Lambert said. "Here's the difference in this week and last week (against Upperman): Last week, we didn't finish it when we had the opportunity to do it. This week, we finished it. Regardless of how you cut it, we finished the drill."