Landslide - My No. 1 Stress Buster Song

• One of the most simple song I've heard is "Landslide" - great rhythm rocking, perfect melody!  A very simple country-folk-inspired song where the lyrics describes the metaphor of the physical world and its power to effectively describe a love affair. Truly, Stevie Nicks is a genius in making this song!

I would say this is one fine song ... Whenever I feel blue, whenever I'd like to be relaxed with a smooth/relaxing sound, whenever I'd like to meditate because of all the stress (the hustle and bustle of work) I'd listen to this song (this specific video in You Tube) and everything else falls into place ... a traditional but very effective stress-buster song!

Let me sing my favorite lines in the song:

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Mmm, mmm, mmm

Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older and I'm getting older too

(Video Credits from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhNrrrCCTdA -"thank you!")

Best,

Cel

4 Stages of Marriage

I found an article from Retrouvaille about the 4 stages of marriage, it was an enlightening article - inspiring and moving.  Enjoy!

4 STAGES OF MARRIAGE:

There are 4 Stages of Marriage: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Due to the high divorce rate many couples never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening.





Romance

Most are familiar with the 1st Stage of Romance. Life was so wonderful we couldn't stand to live without the other. Our thoughts often turned to the other when we were not with them. We had fallen in love and knew that this was the person we wanted to spend the rest of our life with. Little differences between us were cute and endearing.





Disillusionment

At some point those little differences started to annoy us. We felt bothered by some of those same things that may have been cute a short time earlier. The self-talk in the back of our mind started wondering why our spouse couldn't be more like us. We had entered into the 2nd Stage of Marriage, the Disillusionment Stage. During the Disillusionment Stage we start to realize that our spouse is not the perfect person that we had envisioned him or her to be. Sometimes, especially if our Romance Stage had been particularly intense, we are hurt deeply by this Disillusionment. We realize that the expectations we had of the perfect marriage were not going to happen. For some this realization is too heart wrenching and they give up on the marriage and divorce during this 2nd Stage of Disillusionment.





Misery

Many people stick with and try to work through their problems during Disillusionment. They seek the counsel of family, friends, clergy and marriage family counselors. Some of these people find the key they are looking for from these resources. Many others continue to struggle and their troubles worsen. Often the marriage deteriorates more deeply due to drug, alcohol or other addictions. Sometimes a third party relationship in the form of extramarital affairs result. As the couple finds themselves in this 3rd Stage of Marriage they know they have entered the Misery Stage.

The Misery Stage is where many couples find themselves considering a marriage separation or divorce. When children are involved this 3rd Stage of Misery is particularly difficult on them. Regardless of whether the couple stays together in misery or divorce the children often believe it is their fault regardless of assurances to the contrary. The effects of divorce on a child cannot be over emphasized. The pain is so intense during the Misery Stage that it is common to only want it to STOP. Much like the pain of a toothache that consumes your whole being you cannot seem to think of anything else besides stopping the pain. One spouse may be pushing hard for the divorce while the other wants to stop divorce.

If the couple ends the marriage at this point and remarry other partners they are more likely to experience the effects of divorce with their second or third spouse.





Awakening

Most people whose marriages end in divorce are not bad people. Rather, they are often people who never learned the proper tools for a happy marriage. This is where Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i.) can help. Teams of couples who have experienced all 4 Stages of Marriage present the Retrouvaille program. Instead of giving up they found solutions. In Retrouvaille they learned the tools they needed to live a happy marriage. They learned that marriage does not follow the Romance and Happily Ever After formula portrayed in literature and media. Rather, they learn that there are certain learnable skills, attitudes and tools that they can use to deal with the inevitable problems of the real world.


These skills, attitudes and tools give them what they need to move from the 3rd Stage of Misery into the 4th Stage of Awakening.


Whether you are in the Disillusionment Stage grieving the loss of that magical Romance or if you have moved firmly into the Misery Stage Retrouvaille can give you the marriage help you need to rebuild your marriage. Many tens of thousands of couples have turned their marriages around by giving this program a chance.


Can you save your marriage by attending and working the Retrouvaille program? You will never know until you try. Call the phone number or send an email to the caring Retrouvaille volunteers in your area. Ask them those tough questions that keep nagging at you in the back of your mind. The people answering the phone or responding to your email are people just like you who have been there and pushed through to the 4th Stage of Awakening. They will be able to relate to your feelings of hopelessness and loss. They will do their best to give you the answers you need about this program.


Best,
Cel

A wedding coordinator's Saturday Plan

5:30am - wake up, check email, blog
7:30am - breakfast, bonding with 2 kids
8:00am - had to leave house for a client meeting
9:00am - Client Meeting at Mcdo Shell Station Ortigas
11:00am - blogging, checking email here at Trinoma
1:00pm - Client Meeting at Trinoma
4:00pm - Visit Sun Shop (pay bills)
5:00pm - Go Home / Quality time with my kids!

Life is good... God is good! I thank God for all the BLESSINGS ... This is MY HAPPY WALK!

Best,
Cel

What's in it at the WEDDING EXPO!

What's in it at the WEDDING EXPO!  I've listed here 10 items that will make couple go to the WEDDING EXPO - enjoy!


1.  Your Events Team will be joining the WEDDING EXPO - you'll get to learn more about our services and happy walk - we are the most competitive wedding coordinator in the industry with almost 5 years experience in the industry.
2.  You'll find here the BEST OF THE BEST WEDDING SUPPLIERS!
3.  Wedding Suppliers are in a zoning area so you don't miss out the suppliers that you should go to.
4.  Josiah's Catering will have their grand food tasting at the Wedding Expo
5.  There will be a grand showcase of the Best Event Stylists in Town
6.  You'll find here CREAM OF THE CROP PHOTOGRAPHERS like Smart Shot Studio and Nice Print Photography just to name a few
7.  Wedding Fashion Extravaganza, you'll get to see latest designs of top caliber wedding fashion designers
8.  Bridal Jewelry Showcase to be led by Golden Hills Jewelry
9.  You'll find here the Tourism of Thailand Exhibit
10.  And more importantly, you'll get to see all wedding couples enjoying freebies, samples and enjoying the best, brightest and smartest ideas offered in this exciting and fantastic industry - the wedding industry!






Below are the schedule of the events that will happen at the Wedding Expo September 2011 (Sept 10 - 11) at the SMX MOA:

Saturday, 10 September 2011 

10 am 11 am - 12pm 10 am - 8pm   3 pm 8 pm

Start of On-site Registration Opening Ceremonies Tour of exhibit of special guests Exhibit Proper - grand showcase of exhibitors' product/service portfolios Bridal Jewelry Showcase by Goldenhills Jewelry Photo exhibit of Smart Shot Studio Grand Food Tasting of Josiah's Catering Hourly Raffle Draws Wedding Expo Specials per participating exhibitor Honeymoon Trip Raffle Promo Limousine Showcase  Power 7 Launch (c/o Thunderbird Resorts) End of Exhibit - Day One

 

Sunday, 11 September 2011

10 am 10 am - 8pm 8 pm

Start of On-site Registration Bridal Jewelry Showcase by Goldenhills Jewelry Photo exhibit of Smart Shot Studio Grand Food Tasting of Josiah's Catering Hourly Raffle Draws Wedding Expo Specials per participating exhibitor Honeymoon Trip Raffle Promo Limousine Showcase  End of Exhibit - Day One End of Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011

Your Events Team will participate in Theme's & Motifs WEDDING EXPO - Sept 10 to 11 at SMX MOA

Your Events Team will once again join Themes & Motifs Wedding Expo September 2011 (Sept 10 to 11) in the WEDDING EXPO Philippines.


Drop by at our booth at the WEDDING PLANNERS aisle, learn more about our services and our happy walk.  

Excerpt from http://www.themesandmotifs.com/WEPS11/highlights.htm:

Wedding Expo Philippines is the local wedding industry's launch  venue of choice.  As such, soon-to-weds can expect the introduction of new companies, products, & services in Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011.  

Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011 celebrates the artistry of some of the finest food caterers in the Philippines.  The fabulous banquet set ups that simulate wedding day grandeur and the caterers' amiable staff on hand to assist soon-to-weds, make it a breeze to choose the one that best suits their taste and budget. Newcomers and veteran caterers alike outdo each other in offering nothing but the best deals and the most elegant of set ups for Wedding Expo Philippines soon-to-weds.  

May all of us have a happy walk all the days of our lives!

Best,

Cel