Many of us live our lives in a tumultuous way and every day pass by at lightning speed. Sometimes we don’t even realize where the entire week has gone. You find yourself wondering: ‘it seemed like Monday yesterday, but today is already Friday’. Sometimes we are so caught in daily things that we forget to stop for a minute and think about our lives and what exactly we would like to do on right that very moment. Well, you have to decide if you enjoy your life the way it is or you would like to add or change things in your advantage.
You’ll need:
• determination
• inner strength
• perseverance
• optimism
An important step to increase the quality of your life is to activate. This means it’s time for sports in your daily schedule. Either it’s aerobics, Pilates, swimming, boating or jogging; it doesn’t matter as long as it gives you that tonus. You will feel better, sleep better and live better by exercising and it’s never too late to start, but do it today!
The biggest excitement of all is traveling. Nothing compares to discovering new, beautiful and interesting places that look nothing like your home. At least once a year take a trip to remember. If you organize yourself and reserve an excursion in advance, you may find great deals at travel agencies. Every one of us dreams of a great, exotic journey, but sometimes we don’t find the proper time to take it. Don’t post pone it! Traveling enriches you spiritually.
If you’re feeling tired every day, maybe it’s time to change something in your diet. Treat yourself with more fruits and vegetables, and you will feel more energized. Stop refilling your cup with coffee, eat an apple!
Make sure you get a perfect night’s sleep! It’s the time when your body and mind rest to be able to work properly the next day. Air your bedroom every evening before going to sleep; it’s very important to have fresh air in the room. Make sure you feel comfortable when you go to bed, choose cotton pajamas and soft bed clothing.
Spend time with your family and friends, make plans with the ones you love. They make you happy and it’s the best quality time ever. These moments always fulfill your heart and give you the comfort of the sweet home.
Never give up your dream! We all have a special dream and sometimes it’s getting so hard following it. Well, it’s never too late to start believe in that dream again. Keep in mind that nothing is impossible.
Reading a good book is a fascinating experience that gives you boundless possibilities. You can be everyone and live in every period of time. William Styron said that “A good book should leave you… slightly exhausted at the end”. You live several lives while reading it.”
Be happy with yourself and don’t forget to smile! No one likes a frowning person, not even you. I know, sometimes it’s too hard to be all smiles when the situation is not exactly rosy for you, but keep in mind that you might lose your temper with the ones who don’t deserve it!
Be young at any age! It’s very important to keep a young spirit, be childish when you’re needed to, leave yourself being spoiled once in a while, do crazy things like you used to do when you were a kid. It will make you happy!
Love! The most important one! Love gives you all the energy, the power, the joy, the foolishness, the sparkle and the wings you need. When you love, you’re on top of the world. It’s the ultimate sensation and our lives without love would be unproductive and empty.
The Oscars ceremony is one of the greatest motion picture awards presentations. The Academy Awards ceremony will be seen in many countries worldwide and the next presentation, the 80th, will be, as expected, transmitted live on television and will make the greatest event on February 2008. If you are one of the many of us who love the Oscars and want to watch and comment the best moments with your dear friends, here is a great party idea that will match perfectly with the refined ceremony.
You’ll need:
• stylish pajamas
• imagination
• TV
• confidence
• friends who go crazy about the Oscars
The Outfit
It’s easier to create one than it would be for a real Academy Awards ceremony, that’s for sure. Tell your friend guests to dress in fancy silk and satin pajamas or in long, elegant nightgowns, Hollywood style. Don’t forget to spice it up by wearing great matching accessories for the big night, like shawls, feathers, earrings, bracelets and mini purses in fancy colors.
The Decor
You know that the red carpet is the central piece and the delight of the ceremony, right? You may improvise a red carpet, like a long red blanket or a sheet to welcome your invitees in style. Arrange some nice blankets, in red, golden, white and black on the chairs and couch, where you’ll be watching the show. Use big golden candles to create even a greater atmosphere. Light them in tall, transparent vases; you’ll create a special lights and shades scene.
Food and Drinks
Organize a Swedish buffet. Arrange cocktail finger food with dipping, mini cupcakes, sushi and sashimi on ample plateaus. Be sure you have napkins in matching colors (red, golden). Don’t use plastic plates; it’s a special night, entrees plates would match perfectly. Complement the food with interesting cocktails. Use pomegranate or tomato juice to obtain a red color drink. Champagne is also appropriate. For dessert arrange spherical chocolate bonbons covered in golden aluminum foil in transparent glass bowls. It will give a great sense of occasion.
Entertainments
It’s the night of entertainment by definition, but you need to personalize it as much as you can. Comment with your friends the red carpet activity from the live ceremony (who’s coming, what everyone is wearing); it’s a delightful and gossipy moment. Prepare yourself for this event; find out in advance the nominees and place bets with your friends. Establish a prize for every guessed category (movie tickets, popcorn bowl and fashion magazines).
Special tips:
• take pictures to capture the moment. Later, you can frame the photographs, add movie like themes and quotations from the party.
• if you really want to declare a night of festivities, you can also decorate the house with bouquets of red roses. With this type of decorations you’ll let your invitees speechless.
• it is recommendable to have one of those High Definition TV-s, you’ll have the amazing reality sensation and you’ll feel like you are part of the Oscars Ceremony.
And the winner is…