Beautiful Brides, Worthy Wife

Once upon a time, little girl dreamed of Disney's prince charming on white horse....but as we grew out of the little frilly skirts into reality, we also graduated from prince into business heir, from white horse into white Porsche.

The world has painted a certain standard for beautiful bride and majestic wedding for centuries; it doesn't matter where or when. The standard is there and people try their best to follow.

A wedding should all be about a celebration of love, of two people beginning their marriage journey. It is a day of blessings from many close friends and family. Sadly, some weddings have somehow become checklists, to do list, budget list and many other lists. Of course, there is nothing wrong with having those helpful lists, as many couples have experienced, that the preparation period is the ultimate test if two people are ready to become one in marriage and face the world.

All brides want to look their absolute stunning self, powdered in the shimmering rosy shades, dressed in the softest of lace and silk, covered with the long white veil and crowned with diamonds. Women are created for beauty and love. We tend to get over excited to have our dream wedding, maybe even jealous over what others may have that we don't. What to wear; is it soft French lace or creamy white silk?? Where should we hold it? In a grand hotel in the heart of the city or out of town with the countryside romance? What's pre- wedding photo concept? What's the color theme? Who are the bridesmaids and groomsmen? And the list goes on and on.....

As the day draws near with the seemingly never-ending to-do-list sometimes we forget the reason why we said 'YES' to his proposal. Don't let the preparation period overwhelms and makes you forget to prepare for entering the marriage life itself.

Ask any married man...yes, his wife looked beautiful in her wedding dress, but he would say that she is the loveliest when she smiles with kindness in her eyes. He would say that she feels like home as she welcomes him from a tiring day at work. He would say that she looks ravishing with her messy morning hair and no make up. He would say that he loves her so much because she looks at him with respect and trust. He would praise and admire her because of these and to him, she is the most beautiful bride in the world and worthy wife...and none of involved lace or silk.

You will look beautiful words to him even in just a simple white dress if you remember to dress yourself with love, to walk in the shoes of understanding, to be covered in the veil of trust and crowned with the jewel of respect. Your inner beauty and confidence will outshine any couture dress.

For all the single ladies out there who dream of being a beautiful bride and worthy wife, always be generous in your in your smile and be kind in your actions, for you never know who is looking your way. Who knows, the prince charming on his white horse is still around in this modern day! :)

Xoxo,

 Cynthia V.

Live Life to The Fullest

Dear friends, here are the five things, I wish I knew, when I was turning sixteen, the days when I said goodbye to toys and dolls, and said hello to make up and boys. Now I'm 27 years old!!! Tua suda.hahaha!!

1.   Follow your dreams, they know the way. I believe God, the dream maker have planned seeds of dreams in everyone of us. When we are young, discover your gifts and talents. The most fullfilling life if you can do what you love for the rest of your life. So you hardly cannot tell the different between working and playing.

2.   Love your parents and treasure them, and make them proud.

3.   Treasure your best friends. As you walk your path of life, you will meet people everyday. Most are simply met by chance. But, some are gifts from above, and become special friends. The ones who will stay with you forever to share your life.

4.   Travel the world and make countless of friends, pick up at least one foreign language. What you see, the places you travel, the people you meet, the friends you choose will help you grow and discover who you really are. Flourish your knowledge. Be Curious. Don't be afraid to ask question.

5.   Fall in love. When we are young, we sometimes mislead love and infatuation. Falling in love is like no other feeling in the world. To have someone to look forward to every waking hour, and smile when falling asleep. When you are in love, suddenly your iPhone or Blackberry ping sounds so romantic, not because of the sound, but who sends you the message. The emotion smile sent by him comes alive and makes you smile ear to ear. The love songs made so much sense to you. It's amazing feeling, but it is important to know the different between love and infatuation. It is all started with feeling high over hills.

But these what I have learned in life. Love stays. Love is something that takes time to grow and grows stronger over time, where infatuation is like a bomb that goes off and then is gone. Infatuation is all about the moment, about attraction and desire. Infatuation feels like a magic- spell; it's out-there. It is when you intensely feel Love towards another. It's mostly all about how YOU feel. The person will seem perfect in every way. You think about them non stop. Just thinking about them makes your heart start pounding. You get so excited when around them. "Infatuation  is chemical. Obsession is all about bodily chemicals and neurons firing and thoughts flitting in and out of your mind before they have time to settle. Love lives in the heart and moves slowly, evoking warmth and smiles." :) :) :)

Love is about the FUTURE and SECURITY. LOVE is MATURE. When you're in love, you feel strong, full of life and happy. You feel secure and beautiful. With infatuation, you're full of anxiety and worry. You want them, but fear you might lose them. Or fear they might disappoint and be disappointed. You fear a lot of things. With love, you have no fear of anything, because you're secure in the arms of the one you love. Knowing He or she loves you still no matter what.

Love is patient. Time will prove love. Infatuation is about getting through today and hoping tomorrow will be good.

Love is secure. Love is knowing your heart is for another. Love means you accept each other as whole beings. Together you will make each other better.

Remember this, true and real Love begins with first finding yourself, cause only if you're happy with yourself will you be able to embrace the other person just as he/she is. And you will find true love more easily. If its meant to be it will be!! Without drama, it will happen and you will make your happily ever after even better than the fairly tales.

So friends, before saying YES to datings, it is good to use both of your heart and your common senses. Wait, pray and make countless of friends before you decide becoming exclusive to someone. You are worth waiting for, YOU ARE BORN TO BE LOVED and LOVE.. :) :) :)

Love,

Cynthia V. B :)

Sisterhood

It never mattered you were younger

We were always on the same page.

We had the same interest

As if we were the same age.

You told me about your first kiss;

I told you about mine.

Now, we talk about our husbands

As we eat cheese and drink cheap wine.

Over the years,

I've learned a great deal about living.

Life isn't always fair,

And true friendship is so rare.

I am blessed to know

That's exactly what I share

With you... :) :)

Xoxo...

   Cynthia :)

Baby Talks To God... :)

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At the moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said, "You will simply call her, MOM."

Love you Mom...

Xoxo,
Cynthia V. B