Wildfire in Leona Valley, California

The other half of the world is having rainy spells while the other half is experiencing extreme summer. On 29 July 2010, a so-called Crown wildfire in the Los Angeles County, Leona Valley, California broke and thousands of homes have been evacuated.

Score of residents have already lost their homes to the Crown wildfire. The combination of hot weather and dry bushes are liabilities in this season and can cause fire.

Neighboring areas like the Ana Verde and Quartz Hill is on high alert for possible evacuation due to movement of the fire towards the east.

Dateless on Valentine's Day

While lovers all over the world scamper for the best seat in the restaurant or a fine date in a nice and cozy place, I am stuck at home enjoying my much deserved R & R. That's rest and relaxation which have been deprived from me for several months.

Just few weeks ago, before I learned that our vacation to Los Angeles was going to be sacked, I planned for a romantic get-away with my hubby while I leave my daughter with my aunt. I was already checking out motorhomes from the Internet. I thought hubby and I could drive off to Lake Tahoe for a romantic date. Poof! That's the sound of my dream being pricked by a needle!

So here I am, day-dreaming in sunny Dubai...

Beauty Fixes

I know plenty of lady friends who have undergone quick beauty fixes in the past. Years ago, plastic surgery is not known for its benefits on one's aesthetic feature. It is known for its reconstruction purpose to fix a broken face due to accident. The field of plastic surgery has evolved dramatically over the years. More people are now going under the knife not for reconstruction of broken or battered face but to augment flat chests, remove bulging stomach flabs and to improve one's appearance and health. There are various procedures under the umbrella of plastic surgery and these are rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, body contouring through liposuction, and chest augmentation and reduction.

People are now embracing the wonders of plastic surgery. There are various reasons why people go through the this. Health impediments in the nasal cavity like deviated nasal septum is one of the reason why people have rhinoplasty. Actress Ashley Tisdale had one because of that. Beverly Hills rhinoplasty is one place to go to if you have similar condition as her.

If you are looking at having chest improvement for personal reasons, then Los Angeles breast augmentation is the procedure you should consider. This particular procedure is subjective to one's desire to have a bigger bosom. I know a lot who will go the extra mile to have this done. One sure thing about this procedure is that it enhanced one's personal outlook in life.

The benefits of going through plastic surgery is wide. It is not just aesthetic; it is also to boost one's confidence and improve one's life. If you want to know more about the various procedure involved in plastic surgery, please feel free to read plastic surgery articles for a better understanding of the process.

Photos in LA

Just sharing some of the snaps we have on our recent vacation in the great US of A last April 3 to 13, 2009.

Getting Excited

I cannot contain my excitement about our upcoming trip to the US of A. I have written our itinerary several times already just to be sure we would not waste precious time. 10 days is to short to be able to state-hop so I want to make sure that we visit great places as much as possible.

I am so glad we have relatives and friends who are kind enough to offer their homes for us to stay in. Imagine if we didn't know anybody there, we would be wasting so much money on accommodation alone. Thank goodness for them!

Our trip will be very lengthy. The longest we have travelled is 8 and 1/2 hours going home to Manila. This trip will total 14 plus hours direct flight to New York from Dubai and from JFK International Airport, another 6 plus hours connecting flight to Los Angeles. I can imagine the mega jet lag already. I hope we get upgraded to business class....wishful thinking!