Day 24: What's New?!

Today I changed my blogger header.  I have been planning on it for quite sometime and at long last I was able to finish and happy with the outcome.

The original concept I had in mind was a sketch or drawing of a girl writing under the shade of a big tree and I wanted the name of my blog in hand-writing style.  Of course the girl on the sketch would be me, so my next problem was finding someone to sketch that picture I had in mind.  I initially contacted a friend who was very good at art, but never got to discuss the project in detail because of a conflict in schedule on my part so I proceeded with concept number 2.

I wanted a blog header that would somehow tell a story. So each picture on the header means something to me... a dream, a favorite thing, a hobby or a passion.

The Eiffel tower represents my ultimate dream.  I would really want to visit Paris someday, eat the original french macaroons and visit the famous Louvre museum.  I have a sweet tooth and I love to read books which explains the stack of books in between two cup cakes :) I could always rely on a cup of coffee to boost me up on occasions where I need to work for long hours.  The sea shell represents my love for the beach, music player because I love to listen to music and sing along with it too!  The lipstick, is my favorite beauty essential.  As they say, "put on a little lipstick and you'll be fine."

And lastly, I added an old photo of myself taken by a friend during an outing.  What I like about this photo is that it brings back funny and happy memories of that day.  It always reminds me to be thankful for the life that we have and to appreciate the  people that makes our life more meaningful.

No matter what you are going through, love your life and the people in it...

Forever Grateful...

Starbucks Planner Mission: Complete!

 I finally got my very own Starbucks planner!! Thanks to my ever supportive husband who would gladly offer to buy me coffee every time we go to SM and pass by Starbucks, for giving up his favorite Java Chip frappuccino just so I could complete the required number of stickers for the featured holiday beverages, and to that lady who gave me the one last sticker I needed to claim my planner.  My quest for the Starbucks Planner 2011 is complete.  I would probably take a breather from Starbucks for a month or so, simply because I think all the frappuccinos added to my weight gain this holiday season, hahaha  :)

The Quest for The Starbucks Planner 2011

  Last year, I never got to complete the 17 stickers needed to get the limited edition Starbucks planner.  But now I promised myself that before the year ends I would have my very own Starbucks planner for 2011.  I'm down to 9 more stickers... luckily I was able to get 3 additional stickers care of hubby and friends.  I know they sell the planner on ebay, but I would rather do it the usual way, at least I get to enjoy my favorite Java Chip frappuccino and get closer to my quest to collect all 17 stickers.


Now for the next 9 Starbucks coffee beverage, I would have to go for their Holiday featured beverages like Praline Mocha, Toffee Nut Latte and Peppermint Mocha.  Come to think of it, I'd scratch the peppermint variety from the list as I can't imagine the taste of mint as a beverage.  Hopefully, I'd still get stickers from friends, and I still have those gift certificates left to use, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed, and really, really hoping to get my Starbucks planner for 2011.