New Year, New Do!

I have always wanted to color my hair red or mahogany but I never had the strength to do it. Til now. I am still wearing my long semi-straight-semi-curly black hair.

Conservative?

Not really. :D But I like the description given by the quiz from Total Beauty. It says:

Your hairstyle says you're youthful and romantic

Women with really long hair are seen as very feminine and romantic. They also tend to place a lot of importance on their hair and consider it a big part of their identity (hey, it takes work to keep long hair looking good!). Long hair is also considered youthful and sexy.

There can be a downside to long hair though, especially for older women. Because it's seen as youthful and sexy, many women cling to their long hair for longer than they should. If you've been avoiding haircuts and can't stomach the idea of a trim, let alone a new 'do, then your hair will show that you're afraid of change. Unless long hair is well cared for and styled, it won't look young and fun, it will look like you're hanging on to the "good old days."

If you have no interest in shortening your lengthy locks, then keep them healthy by using products for long hair and deep condition frequently (try one of these top-rated conditioners). And if you are ready for a change, Pelusi suggests you take things slow. Don't go from waist-length to pixie-cut in one day, it'll be way too traumatic. Instead, try trimming more than usual when you get a cut and work your way to length that best suits your face and personality. (For help finding the right cut for your face shape, check out this article.)

What does your hairstyle say about you? Take the quiz. ;)

In case, you are thinking of getting a new hairstyle this year, I think Piandre is still offering a 20% discount. Check them out!

Caring for Your Eyes with Lasik

Yesterday, Wizheart and I went to our annual eye checkup. It's the time of year when we change our eyeglasses.

We were in our last stages of the checkup when the ophthalmologist mentioned about Lasik laser vision correction surgery and that many people are going into it.

In fact, in the US, the Stahl Eye Center is getting known for its Lasik surgery. The Stahl Eye Center has been serving patients for more than 35 years.Its doctors’ patient outcomes have been independently verified by nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy USAEyes to meet or exceed the national norms for Lasik results. Fewer than 100 doctors nationwide have attained this certification.

But Stahl Eye Center doctors are graduates from top universities such as UCLA, John Hopkins and Yale. Stahl Eye Center has three locations in New York including Manhattan and Long Island.

Some facts about Lasik:

• Lasik can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
• Lasik is the most often performed surgery in the US.
• Lasik vision recovery can be as little as a few hours, but most see well in about a day or two.
• Lasik normally has no pain.

If our doctors would recommend it, Wizheart and I would be happy to try Lasik out. I have friends who are happy about their Lasik surgery you see. There's no better way to face the new year with fresh eyes.

More info:

Publish Post

US Lasik results data 
General Lasik information and surgery video

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Ruby Tuesday: E-jeepneys in Makati

 
E-jeepney is on a test run in the Makati Business District this month. Read more...

More Ruby Tuesday HERE.

Christmas List Talks!

I have a looong list every Christmas.

That is because I give (no matter how small the gift is) everyone who has helped me or touched me during the year. Added to that list is of course my family (mine and my husband's) and BFFs.

Thus, aside from family and BFFs, I give gifts to my team in the office, officemates, to my household. My husband does the same in his office. Our family gives also to the community helpers in our neighborhood.

My kids get excited when it's gift-giving time. They feel like little Santa Clauses. :D

It's actually fulfilling to see the smiles and appreciation from other people's faces when you hand them your gifts. And I LOVE receiving gifts too! ;)

Priceless!

More Christmas list talks HERE.