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Stale as it may be, an update is an update, right? February came and went swiftly. It – being my birthday month and my husband’s, and of course, the day of the Hearts (Valentine’s Day, no less), it was just an ordinary month for us. We didn’t even dine out, but I have no right to complain. The important days of February were Thanksgiving Days for us. We have so much to be grateful for, and they are way more important than the usual fare that we’re used to having on Valentine’s Days and our birthdays. Nonetheless, my husband was thoughtful enough to get this bouquet of tulips for me on Valentine’s Day.
I was not really expecting anything… not even flowers, because I knew that I’ve already received my Holiday, birthday and Valentine’s Day present last year. A three-in-one present at that.
Nowadays however, nothing material can equal the joy and gratefulness that I feel in my heart. I thank God all the time for this LIFE and all the blessings. 2012 rolled in swiftly, and now, January is almost over. How time flies! We are expecting the first snowfall in our area late tonight into tomorrow (Saturday), so that means – by daybreak, the grounds will be blanketed with powdery white snow. It’s been awhile, so an update is definitely overdue. Thus, let the pics speak for itself. We rang in the New Year with family and friends. For a change this year, we chose to spend the eve of New Year with them (as opposed to staying in). We had fun! With the sumptuous dinner dutifully prepared by an ex-Chef, it was a delight!
Christmas eve was with the same group of family and friends, same place and same Cook. The food was simply awesome! I regret that I was not able to capture the buffet of dessert.
Thanksgiving was pretty much the same, except for the fact that the volume of food that was up for our growling tummies was way too much. It was indeed a bountiful table! Again, I regret that I was not able to capture the buffet of dessert (see the dishes served here).
Till next update With my renewed passion for jewelry, I’m dead bent on finding for myself which polishing cloth works best. Hence, a few months ago while I was also hunting for unique christmas gifts online, I went ahead and purchased several polishing cloths with the intention to finally settle with the one that works best. In the old days, I was content with a hodgepodge of polishing cloths that delivered what they claim to do, but I was not satisfied with the performance. I bought what was out there on the shelves.
Here’s what I found out, and I bought a few months ago. My new generation of polishing cloths.
new breed of polishing cloths (one for each box) being tested These Selvyt polishing cloths are non-treated and safe to use in both precious and semi-precious stones and all types of precious metals. They are washable using only water ( I still have to find out how this works, and how clean it will be without using any detergent). I like these but I don’t like the fact that the fabric shed off leaving some threads inside the jewelry box or worse it gets stuck in between the prongs of my jewelries.
selvyt I like this hands down (Realm) over selvyt. I don’t have to deal with threads shedding off and the size is substantial (10″ x 10″). However, this is not cheap at $9.99 per piece.
realm microfiber cloth
The best among the lot is this one (below). It is indeed made of high quality microfiber. It feels different from all the others. However, this is made in England and I can’t source it from here. I have a few of this and was given to me for free from my purchase of my golden south sea pearl stud earrings from Jewelmer. I’m hoping to find a supplier (locally) of the same kind.
high quality microfiber polishing cloth
I will continue to test other brands until I find something that meets my criteria. I will update as I do the test. I started with the variant: Fig of Wen Cleansing Conditioner. My hair responded so well for the past two years, and I have no plans on switching to any other brand anytime soon. Five months ago, I tried the variant: Pomegranate. I equally loved it, so I decided to try the Replenishing Treatment Mist and the Body Cleansing Creme. I’m not as thrilled with the Body Cleansing Creme. I’m not that convinced with the idea of using a no-lather cleansing product for my body. I bought two bottles, and five months later the first bottle is not even halfway consumed.
The Replenishing Treatment Mist however, is a different story. I intend to keep this in my arsenal. My hair has never been softer, shiner and hydrated. I mist it after I shampoo when my hair is still a bit damp. I don’t need any other styling product, and I never deal with frizzy hair anymore. It can be for the face too, to add instant moisture and hydration but I haven’t used it for that purpose.
I’m planning yo try other variants to find out what suits me best. For now, I know that I’m keeping Wen for my hair.
Bella and her husband (our neighbor), are residents of both New York and Florida. They have the best of both worlds. Why? Because they get to hie off to warm and sunny Florida during the colder months in New York, and escape the stifling heat in Florida by moving back to New York by late Spring into the summer. The couple have become close to us through the years in spite of the generation gap. As you may have a clue by now, they are retirees. We don’t live on the same floor but that did not keep us from striking good friendship. A week before Thanksgiving, they left for Florida and had to ship their car as always through a reliable car shipping service. That has become a routine for them and they have been perusing the same company for years. I guess it goes without saying that they are very satisfied with the kind of service that are accorded to them annually. Knowing how technically savvy they both are, they must have researched and read up on reviews about the company via consumer reports. When dealing with service companies, it always pays to have a firsthand info about the service being offered as well as reliable reports from prestigious organizations. It will be months before we see them again. In fact, it comes to a point when I kind of miss her. Bella dresses very well for her age. She is fashionable and I have no doubt that she is one of the few that I have seen around our neighborhood that can pull off every attire that she puts together. I can only wish that I will be like her when I reach that age. |
 
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