It's amazing. Just a little over a week ago, I decided to buy a little fabric notebook and write down each and every blessing God would send my way. I did! Down to the smallest blessing, I would feel the gratitude and write it down in this litte notebook (I am so in love with this little espresso color). A few days later, I was immensely blessed with a Godwink I could not ignore.
Thank You, thank you, thank you!
This week, one of the most exciting golf tournaments is in town! The HSBC Women's Championships 2009 in Tanah Merah Golf Club Garden Course! One of my favorite players is here- Natalie Gulbis! I had the chance to see her play in person a few years ago when I accompanied Pat on assignment (the free food in the media center wasn't bad either!). I became a big fan of Natalie not just because of her play (her swing is wicked!), but I love it how she keeps her femininity while playing such a strong sport. A true professional!
I told my husband how I'd love her to wear one of my Verão bikinis. He agrees with me (and a bit too enthusiastic about it actually).
Here's a picture of Natalie with Pat my hubby taken in last years Lexus Cup:
And here's a photo of her taken just last March 5 during the HSBC Women's Champions.
I know she's now part of The Celebrity Apprentice. I wish I could get to see those shows here!
I'm cheering for you Natalie!
Happy Birthday to me! It was a rainy birthday, slightly gloomy. Then all of a sudden, this shows up in the sky:
This was the view from our balcony. How wonderful can that be? A new beginning!
It sure was a wonderful birthday. This song would be perfect with the vision of the rainbow!
Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who isn't into yoga. It's almost embarrassing to admit it. I mean c'mon, it's 2009- who doesn't do yoga at this day and age? I know most of the ladies who buy my bikinis do yoga.
It's been so many years Maya has been asking me to join her in her yoga classes, but I have always said no. For one thing, I am very self conscious taking classes with a big group of people. The last time I took Pilates for beginners, I felt I was in a Candid Camera episode. A girl who was twice my weight could do the Roll Up so effortlessly when I was there struggling. And the hundred? It felt like a hundred years before it ended! Since then, I realized I was more of a DVD kind of exercise person.
Now I think I'm ready to get into yoga.. via iPod! I discovered Chaz Rough's Yogamazing video podcast. Currently, I'm downloading:
1) Yoga for Beginners
2) Yoga for Better Memory
3) Yoga for Creativity
4) Heart Openers
Feel free to download his other videos on this page.
Good luck to me!
The only instruments I tinkered with in the past was the keyboard, the drums, and the Uke. Yes, the Ukelele. It's a pity though that I didn't master any of these. I don't even know how to read notes! The only songs I mastered on the keyboard was When the Saint's Go Marching In, and Somebody by Depeche Mode. I actually completed 12 drum lessons when I was 14, and the Ukulele, well, I learned the song "Ain't She Sweet" from my Dad.
One channel in youtube I subscribe to is Ukejazztaka- a channel dedicated to the fusion of SwingJazz, Hawaiian, and Bossa Nova music, using what else, the Ukulele! I just love this channel. Listening to the music is just like taking a mini vacation! And since I do love vintage Stevie Wonder (meaning everything pre "I Just Called to Say I Love You"), listening to their "Isn't She Lovely" version was just... lovely!
Enjoy the soothing sounds of Takashi Nakamura and Yoshinori Fuji. I have my own Uke hanging given by Pat years ago- I think I should take it up and tinker with it again :)
UPDATE!
I found an Ain't She Sweet clip with 3/4 of the Beatles! I can't believe I can actually play along with this!
