Soulful Thoughts of Rachel

This is my life. It is my one time to be me. I want to experience every good thing. ~ Maya Angelou

Consistent Young Achiever

Written By: rachel - Jan• 28•12

Yesterday was card giving day at my son’s school.  I’m so happy because my son is First Honor again.  He has been a consistent First Honor in class.  After card giving day, our family had lunch together in our favorite Chinese restaurant. We ordered our favorite dimsum.

My husband and I always make it a point to reward our son with small things to encourage him to maintain his good performance in school. After lunch, we went to the bookstore to let Yohan pick a new book. He chose another Magic Tree House novel entitled Dragon of the Red Dawn.

Accessorize your dress

Written By: rachel - Jan• 28•12

A simple dress can look fabulous with the right shoes and accessories. It’s good to invest in jewelry that you can wear on different occasions. The baraka jewelry has a nice collection of pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings to choose from. Gold jewelry is classic but I find white gold more elegant. Diamonds are timeless and can be the perfect accent to any dress. Complete your wardrobe by investing on nice shoes.  When you go shopping for shoes, make it a point to buy an evening bag that will compliment it. A lovely brooch can make a plain dress look elegant.

Take Good Care of Your Eyes

Written By: rachel - Jan• 28•12

Remember that good habits, healthy diet and self discipline are important when you want to maintain good eyesight. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables particularly carrots because they are loaded with beta carotene. Don’t spend too much time in front of the computer. Make it a point to rest your eyes in between reading and working. Protect our eyes from the sun when you go out by wearing UV protective sunglasses. Visit the ophthalmologist for an eye check up to determine if you need reading glasses. Your eyes need to relax too. Pamper your eyes by pressing cold cucumber slices before going to bed.

Young Pianist

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

My son started learning the piano last summer.  My mother-in-law encouraged him to learn piano and bought him his own electric keyboard for his 8th birthday.  Yohan started with Edna Mae Burnham Step by Step Piano Course Book 1. After a few months, he progressed to Edna Mae Burnham Piano Course Book 2. Some of the early pieces he learned by heart were London Bridge, Mary Had a Little Lamb and My Bonnie. He also memorized Jingle Bells and played it in school for his classmates.  I’m happy with his development in piano. Today is another milestone because Yohan just started with Book 3.

Proper Riding Gear

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

There has been an increase in the number of motorcycles in the country. A motorcycle is cheaper than a car and less expensive to maintain. A motorcycle also uses considerably less fuel compared to a car. These are some of the reasons why some people prefer to buy a motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle requires proper safety gear, particularly a helmet. Long distance drives require more protective clothing such as helmet, padded jackets, padded pants and boots. The sidi motorcycle boots are quality motorcycle boots. Prioritize your safety when you’re on the road.

Children’s Books on Sale

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

When I went to the mall last Wednesday, I noticed a lot of people at the bookstore. When I checked it, I found out that there was a sale on selected books. I browsed through the sale section and I found a handful of children’s books on sale. I bought several pocketbooks and a comic book for my son. He was happy to receive new books. In fact, when I got home, he didn’t waste time and started reading one of the books. He finished the book entitled Space Chimps Blast Off! just before bedtime.

Remodeling the Basement

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

Many basements are taken for granted. You can transform your old basement into a great living space. You can add basement flooring options like basement floor tiles. Repaint the old walls and give it a bright, new look. You can transform the basement as a functional room. A basement can be transformed into a game room or an entertainment room. If you’re an exercise buff, you can transform the basement into an exercise room where the family can exercise together. If you have collected a lot of memorable things over the years, you can designate a part of the basement as a display area of important achievements like plaques, trophies, medals and others. You can even make it into a library or study area for your kids.

iPhone photo apps

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

I love taking photos using my iPhone 4. I use photo apps to enhance my photos. Here are some of my favorite iPhone photo apps:

  • PicFrame – It features a wide range of layouts where you can add different photos. You can edit corners, play with colors and add labels.
  • PhotoShake – You can take a photo or choose one from your gallery.  Photo options include single, multi photo, thumb photo, wide photo, grid photo and wall paper. After choosing the photos, you simply shake your iphone to get desired effect.
  • PiciBooth – It’s like having your own photo booth in the palm of your hand. Have fun making different poses.
  • PicCollage – This app allows you to combine different photos and arrange them as you please to make a picture collage.
  • Color Effects – This cool app lets you change the color of your picture. You can change the color of the whole picture or selected areas.

Yoga for Tranquility

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

Yoga is like putting together the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of a person. It’s a great way to find focus and grasp a calm mind through breathing techniques and body positions. Yoga helps an individual find spiritual awareness. It helps the body relax and find tranquility. The most basic requirement for Yoga beginners is a comfortable yoga mat like the big mats by yogi toes. Yoga beginners are also advised to wear comfortable clothes that are not too loose or tight. There are pants tailored for yoga use.

Invest on a Quality Watch

Written By: rachel - Jan• 14•12

It’s good to invest on things that you know will last a long time. Watches today are dime a dozen. There are many types of watches available in the market but not all of them are guaranteed to last. Investing on a quality watch is worth it because you’re sure of its craftsmanship and durability. Wenger Watches are quality watches designed in Switzerland. A Wenger watch is a timepiece worth your money because of its superb quality and functionality. It also comes in different designs and straps.