My 6th ipanema pair. I know, I know. There's no stopping now. I missed the fashion show last April 20 in Ayala, but that won't change my mind about them. Here it is... the newest addition to my growing collection.  Thanks to Michelle.



Aren't they gorgeous???

My very own g2b agua gold/white Ipanemas! From the new Ipanema Gisele Bundchen G2B collection which combines comfort, beauty and socio-environmental responsibility.



This year a portion of proceeds from the sale of the collection will be used to support charities, such as WWF, that promote awareness about The Preservation of Water.



This latest line of sandals embody the sprit of Brazil; colourful, fun, cool and stylish! The sole is made of unique Air Infused PVC making them cushioned and ready to be personalised to your exact foot shape, this, along with their specific moulding, means your feet are treated to complete support and comfort. All the materials used to make the shoes are 100% synthetic making them ideal for vegetarians.



So, what are you waiting for??? Go grab a pair... NOW!!! Be beach ready before they run out...

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Together in Cebu @ Ayala Center / Rai-Rai Ken

with special participation of Banggoy & Insoy and guest appearances of MarkE, dado, and omi

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When I saw Gisele Bündchen's ad for her newest collection, I gasped!  I thought it was perfect!  The diversion I just had to have.  PERFECTION!  Well, you know, the flip-flop addiction and all that.  But THIS!!!  This is just right!  Even my mom agrees.  (And you know how she gets when I go flipping for flops!)  She even said as a matter of factly and in a motherly voice, "You should sell ALL your Havaianas and buy Ipanemas!"

Are you kiddding me???

For those who haven't seen the ads:






Isn't it breathtaking?

Ooohh.. who wouldn't want to be in her shoes! (or flip-flops)... Man, this chick is worth 70 million dollars, last time I checked... and she was listed in the Guiness Book of Records as the world's richest supermodel.  *sigh*  Those 3 words in a sentence send shrivers down my spine.  It's too good to be true.  At 27, having fame and fortune... beauty and brains... *double sigh* plus being able to give to all the charity [that she supports]... It's a dream come true!







So anyway, when I saw these sandals a week ago, I couldn't wait for Monday.  Ask Dapoieee.  I even IM'd her as soon as I stopped drooling when I laid my eyes on them.  Yeah, I'm exaggerating alright... and yes, I didn't wait for Monday.  Only because today, Ate Jinggay came over my place and she's got the brown ones already!!!  See?



Okay, stop staring at my "veiny" feet and badly-in-need-of-a-pedicure toes!  Get over it.

Fast forward an hour later, we went to American Boulevard where they had new stocks of Ipanemas and no less than 2 minutes did I make a beeline for the cashier and got me black ones!  You like?





My very own g2b clear black sandals!





Aww.. The last pic is blurred. :( My foot is officially too ugly to be posted.  Even my camera is complaining... I should put that complaint-free bracelet on my cam!

I still want white ones!!!  I'll think about it though... I'll think about it for a while.  This is just the beginning.  HA HA HA!

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Blog entry here:
http://mymaria.multiply.com/journal/item/233

Featuring my new pairs, the lesser anteater and black-lion tamarin...

Summer is here!!! Summer equals the beach equals the sand equals Havaianas on your feet!!!



This line of sandals from the Brazilian brand Havaianas was developed alongside with the Ecologic Investigations Institute (IPÊ, because of the Brazilian abbreviation) to help spread the word on the country’s most endangered species and to gather funds to prevent their disappearance.

The association between the brand and the institute goes back to July 2004, and since they launched the campaign they’ve had four times the sales volume they had expected. Which is good news, as 7% of that money goes to the IPÊ for its environmental education programs, investigation, and landscape conservation, among others.

Took that info online as I have got to stop convincing myself. HAHAHA!!!  I don't make sense... Must be the addiction talking. Okay, enough.. time to take my Havies out for a walk.

Okay, scroll down for the good visual stuff. I know you want to. ^_^ Shouts out to sis Beth for the Havies! Mwah!!!

Air 21's impressive one-day shipping.




The tags...



My new pairs, the lesser anteater and black-lion tamarin...





Here's the thing though... I ordered 35/36 for both pairs... but ended up one with 23 cm and the other 23.5 cm... Havaianas really should do something about their crazy sizes!



And another view...



LOOK!!! I think I can even get away with wearing both at the same time! It looks okay considering the trendy mismatched pairs in the market today. Weeeee!!!



More pictures in my album:
http://mymaria.multiply.com/photos/album/143

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I challenge myself!  When ChiQay (Thanks, gaw!) told me about this some time ago when I commented on her pretty purple baller bracelet, I decided to give it a try.  I was never a baller bracelet fan to begin with but then something made me visit www.AComplaintFreeWorld.org and I made a request for bracelets.

What more could I ask for?  They're purple!!!  They arrived almost a month ago but I haven't really gotten around to it.  Primarily, because I just got these from the post office (Hey, they were addressed to Cebu and I was in Ormoc for a vacation!).  It was sent via registered mail.  I am going to give the other one to Banggoy.  Let's see how he does as well.

Pretty cool, huh?



The bracelet is a little big for my thin wrist (I'm not complaining!), maybe I could wear them as an anklet, noh?

Change Your Words, Transform Your Life

Your thoughts create your world and your words indicate your thoughts. When you eliminate complaining from your life you will enjoy happier relationships, better health and greater prosperity. This simple program helps you set a trap for your own negativity and redirect your mind towards a more positive and rewarding life.

How it Works

Scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and complaining is habitual for most of us. As Twain said, we must coax our old behavior down the stairs. The purple bracelet is a powerful tool to remind you of how well you are creating your life with positive intention.

Suggested Rules

• Begin to wear the bracelet, on either wrist.
• When you catch yourself complaining, gossiping or criticizing (it’s ok, everyone does) move the bracelet to the other arm and begin again.
• If you hear someone else who is wearing a bracelet complain, you may point out their need to switch the bracelet to the other arm; BUT if you’re going to do this, you must move your bracelet first!
• Stay with it. It may take many months but when you reach 21 days you will find that your entire life is happier, more loving and more enjoyable.

“Complaining is not to be confused with informing someone of a mistake or deficiency so that it can be put right. And to refrain from complaining doesn’t necessarily mean putting up with bad quality or behavior. There is no ego in telling the waiter your soup is cold and needs to be heated up—if you stick to the facts, which are always neutral. ‘How dare you serve me cold soup…?’ That’s complaining.”

—Eckhart Tolle, “A New Earth”




So this is really it.  Time to give it a go.  Wish me luck, everyone!  (I guess I shouldn't be driving... else, I would keep switching the bracelets! ROOOOOAAAARRR!!!)

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Inspired by the email I got something for you guys.  While we were driving Mama to the casino yesterday, Banggoy saw something.  Curious enough, I said we would go around so I could inspect it.  We stopped by Pipo's to get ice cream, then I suggested we stroll down Mabolo (what's the name of that street? Salinas Drive... M.J. Cuenco?  I'm not sure) to read this banner.

Now, tell me, what's wrong with this picture?



CLICK THE PIC (OR HERE) TO ENLARGE.

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Banggoy said they were TESDA accredited.  Oh, look at the things we could learn! But then...



What's this???



PronOUnciation??? SpEELLing???

LOL.  Classic!