I don’t know if it’s a trend or what, but several famous families have been broken because of the nanny. The twist of these unfortunate facts, the nanny is not even half of what is suppose to be The Nanny*, which I think worth cheating for. But then again either way, divorce is served at the end of the day.

Well, Jude Law is really my first and only thought, although there are a lot out there. And then there’s the recent victim, Shania Twain. I couldn’t believe that her husband has actually been doing the nanny. The woman is not even close to Shania’s hotness and brilliance. I really wonder why they are cheating.

My theory is there is a certain fulfillment in fantasy. Just a thought, though. Or, maybe there is a substitution going on. When wife is away, the nanny is the next big thing, right? All I can say is what is going on inside these guys’ head? They have hot wives, but they settle for the nanny. How lower could they stoop down?

I ‘m really disappointed in Jude Law even until now. I admire him as an actor and a person, and then suddenly one day, that’s just it, he cheated with the nanny. I think, in one way or another, the whole issue has not only affected his marriage, but it has done damage to his career for a while.

Posted on June 3rd, 2008 by Catarina
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Aside from the health risks that you could be experiencing while being a smoker, there are other people that you might be hurting as you evolve with your bad habit. There are many secondhand smokers, thanks to you. But, have you pay attention to your kids? You should be ashamed of yourself somehow. You should quit sooner, because it’s not just about health reasons. It’s some other things that you might regret in the future:

1. Instant savings. A stick a day won’t really count. But if you try to count them all within a week or month, you will realize that you have spent so much. You could already buy some grocery, or maybe treat your kids for an ice cream or movie.



2. Setting an example. Do you think it would be okay for you to see your children smoking in the future? Because, not quitting now would be a reason or an excuse for them that it is alright for them to smoke. And then, you will be caught speechless.
3. Bad genes. Forget that you will have health issues like lung cancer. Think big time or 20 years from now. You will get the blame why your future grandkids are having an asthma or not really that tall or smart.

Posted on May 30th, 2008 by Catarina
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Sometimes it is hard to let go of somebody that you have loved for a long time. The possibilities are, you bounce back once, twice and you realize that you have lost count of the times you get back with your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. Most of the time you ask your self if you deserve him or her. Unfortunately, the uncertainty that is involved in the process results from insecurity. Why? Because you feel helpless without that person. True that it maybe love, but that feeling is really an issue of the self. If you value yourself, you have to learn to let go. You have your reasons for breaking up and you have to stick to them.

You have to ask yourself if he or she is worth it, or perhaps if you deserve better.

The point is you have to decide to let you, and then hold on to that. It’s hard, but think about self-respect and dignity. Let go, just let go.

So to break the cycle of breaking up over and over again, here’s what you should do:

1. DECIDE to let go. Love is all around. It has never been coming from only one person. Destiny is not applicable at all times.

2. Hold on the reasons why you break up. There’s a million of them, perhaps reasonable and not. Always remind yourself of them.

3. Say a firm NO. Do not succumb to another chance. Because by now, it’s the nth chance you have given him or her. Stop humiliating yourself.

It’s better to cry a pond now, than cry a big river later on. Well, that if you decide to stay and marry your ex. Sometimes love takes its toll and you should be prepared somehow. Stand fast and move on.

Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Catarina
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Recent studies prove that the active chemical in water-based paints – Glycol ether – can affect men’s fertility. Men who are decorators and painters are said to have poor sperm quality. When there is an exposure to Glycol ether, men have 2.5 higher risk of getting a low motile sperm count.

Generally, sperm motility plays a very essential role in the fertility of men, not to mention the concentration of motile sperm in every ejaculation. This somehow contributes to the conception. Good, if there will be a baby, too bad if it means trying again and again. Not only that, the chemical also has an effect on the size, shape, and DNA qualities of the sperm.

Aside from Glycol ether, there are also other factors that can decrease sperm motility. Men who previously had testicle surgery, and those who do more manual labor are prone to decrease sperm quality.

However, wearing boxer shorts and drinking alcohol regularly can result in good sperm. Finally, it is an advantage to those who are fans of the liquor. Who would’ve thought that there is a bright side on getting wasted on Friday nights? But there is also a list of downsides in drinking, so it is safe to follow the golden rule, “Drink Moderately.”

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by Catarina
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Not all women are gifted with a well-formed “behind.” Lucky for those who belong to a certain race that have such a butt. For instance, the Black Americans, they know how the guys would holler when they pass by the street. Their buttocks really are their goodies. So who are the famous bumps that make everybody wants to save up for an ass surgery:

1. Jennifer Lopez – Rumor has it that she actually insured her big tushie. Of course, she has completely denied it. She got her buttocks all firmed up, thanks to her fitness instructor who highlighted what her momma has given her.



2. Beyoncé Knowles – Good for Jay Z, he gets all the lumps slash humps all for himself. One of the things that make him crazy for love.



3. Kim Kardashian – The new buttocks in town that the Papparazzi could not get enough of. Recently, she has been rumored to have some cellulite removed.

Who says skinny is the only idea of a beautiful body? Full-bodied women can compete as well. Kudos to those who reinvent the “pretty” principles! Big and bigger women are slowly coming out of their insecurities and show their ASSets. Say, the recent winner of America’s Next Top Model has some great ass… just so everybody knows.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Catarina
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This is good. This is really good. I mean, all those Area 51, Roswell and even X-files stories. Now is not a great time to tell everybody that aliens are just a product of some Sci-Fi author’s imagination. At least the Vatican has admitted, unlike the government that consistently hides the truth about UFOs and extra-terrestrial beings. Those skulls cannot deny people of the fact anymore. It’s funny how some of the priests refer aliens as angels. Are they really those kinds of celestial beings?

The church just hopes that everybody won’t make a big deal out of it. Maybe the Vatican has some special units just like the government to make sure that everything remains confidential, but not until this day. Well, like they say the “The truth will set you free.” It’s just matter of question. Who are protecting who? Is the Vatican trying to be government 2.0 on this matter? Are they protecting humans or the aliens? Is it a world invasion? Need all the countries unite to fight this stale old truth?

Kudos to the ufologists and their mocking laugh. Ha! Whose your daddy now?! How do the people say this delicately? Shame on you? Anyway, it’s not really hard to accept the whole alien truth. Movies and TV have been so educational all the while.

Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Catarina
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I think that silence is so expensive these days, especially in the city. I really have a hard time sleeping at night. Honks replace the crickets and the frogs. People still up and partying makes the sound of the leaves and the breeze obsolete. Sometimes it is hard to accept that the city life requires these minimum noises to call itself as such developed place.

It has been a while since I have a peaceful night. And then I have found something online that become my only solution to my “city” and shallow problem – the white noise. I have been listening to it via the Internet for some times now.

It’s so zen, or at least I find it as one. It filters those annoying sound and actually take me to a place that is silent enough for me to get a good night sleep.

It has been awhile that experts prove that the white noise can help people sleep. My theory is that, the noise has this recurring and monotonous sound that lets my mind relax, and even focus on relaxing.

Now I’m sleeping soundly. I want to share this experience, click here to listen to the white noise.

Posted on May 17th, 2008 by Catarina
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We all have our happy thoughts throughout the year. They make things a little easier if something goes wrong. But for the spring, we have our “happy thoughts” roaming around our heads:

1. Bikini people – Not everybody goes to the beach because they want to dip and swim. We either go there to flaunt their beach bodies or go sight-seeing. We want to watch who got the body or who looks worst in their body. It makes us feel a bit of an edge, or less of an edge. But either way, we all want to hang out and see more or less.

2. Beaches – It’s too hot and we all want to cool down in some cozy, if not grand beach resorts, preferably with lots of babes and guys at their best bikini body and behavior. Everybody just want to go and party in the water or shore.

3. Spring fling – With a nice body and a positive vacation perspective, we want someone somehow to complete our little R and R. Whether it’s going to turn out to be a full-fledge relationship, or just a one night engagement, who cares! We all want to hook up. It’s actually a great time to find love or something that might sound as good as love.

Posted on May 15th, 2008 by Catarina
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Hollywood. Who does not want to be there? Better yet, who does not want to be successful there? It’s a bloody road going to the city of angels and eventually making it big. It requires a huge sacrifice and a lot of patience. However, there are sort of shortcuts in having that celebrity skin:

1. Take your portfolio or talent and become a waiter/waitress. Yes, some popular actors have hang around taking orders from dining patrons before they become celebrities. Think of Jennifer Aniston for starters.
2. Stay as a waiter or waitress for awhile until you get your real break. More patience and a little more patience. While you are at it, keep an eagle eye on auditions and always be present during pilot seasons. You could get a small part that will take you further up to Hollywood success. When it’s the season, it means that there are new upcoming shows waiting to be picked up by TV networks. You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
3. Marry a star. If you can’t make it with your talent, compromise and try hard that somebody famous might be interested in you or so.

They don’t really sound like the easy ways, but many stars took this road and get to their position. You might want to take risk and try it for your self.

Posted on May 13th, 2008 by Catarina
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You had boyfriends. You have a boyfriend. But then the question is, “Is he worth introducing to your mother?” I bet not all of them were not that worthy enough. Here is my wish list of who I want to take home and give my mom some sugar:

Brendan Fehr – He might be the former bad boy in the TV hit series Roswell, but Brendan is every mother’s dream guy. He is grounded with his faith and conventional lifestyle. A clean-cut guy, I may say. However, he has edges like being a hardcore fan of hockey and Metallica.

Matt Damon – He is smart, talented and even so funny. He has always this good and hero-type image on screen, which also reflects him in real life. He has been voted as the sexiest man alive for obvious reasons: looks and wits always work both ways.

Matt Dallas – Or at least his character Kyle XY. He’s really really smart, good and everything nice. He is clueless sometimes but he only thinks of doing good to other people. He knows that the family should be kept in love and care.

Brad Pitt – He’s too good looking, I know, but he also takes a great leap in fatherhood. Although I don’t like the part wherein he left Jennifer Aniston. But hey, take a look at him with kids. He also an advocate of good change for humanity.

Keanu Reeves – He is always decent and not visible on the red carpet, which means that he’s not taken away by the fame that comes along with his job. He’s the all-time regular guy mom would always want to hang around.

Scott Michael Scott – Have you seen him lately in Greek the TV series? I love his character Cappie. Not your conventional guy but he knows where he stands and definitely knows the ways how to impress the parents. He is sensible but hides that underneath all those crappy things he does. He is even very fluent in Latin, or at least Cappie is.

Taylor Kitsch – It’s his character in Friday Night Lights, actually. Not really someone anybody would want her mother to meet. But he is willing to clean up for the love of his life. He has extraordinary determination. However, he needs to be constantly supported and loved. Cute, isn’t he?

Wentworth Miller – Coming from a very conservative family, he is a good pick for that meet-the-parents dinner. He speaks and acts the gentleman’s language.

James Lafferty – I notice his annoying character in One Tree Hill, which has significantly changed throughout the season. I like that in a man. He can adapt and keep up with the needed changes in his life.

Jude Law – He is not really my first choice of guy in real life because of his reputation. However, he can surely charm mom off with his looks and accent. I would not marry him, but I would like to take him home to every dinner with my parents.

Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Catarina
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