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♥ Grain de Beaute ♥

♥ Grain de Beaute ♥

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  • member since June 3 2008

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  • delia A

    delia A says

    Grain, Merry Christmas to you and your family! From me, my husband, Benjie and our four children: Angel, Levi, Alexa and Benjo...Have a wonderful time!

    posted 10 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Krish

    Krish says

    How are you ?
    We are eager to see you again our group
    Friendship for Universal Peace
    Welcome
    Krish

    posted 7 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Helena V

    Helena V says

    Hi Joyce!
    I haven't heard from you in a while! How are you? How's work?

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Hey! Good to hear from you again!
    I'm sorry to hear that you got sick again. That's no fun and can really spoil your day. From the sounds of it, you might have picked the cold up while you were out and about. It's always hard to narrow down where we pick up these viruses and really our only defense is Vitamin C. Drink lots of juice if you can. Proper rest also helps fight cold and flu viruses as your body builds up a strong defense while you're at rest. I hope you feel better soon, especially before the holiday that's coming up.
    It is very cold here in the U.S. as well where we're experiencing winter weather and our high temperature now is only around 32 degrees F(0 degrees C), right at the freezing point. I had the sniffles earlier this morning and even now I'm coughing a little. Hope it's not a cold coming on. :(

    I've been fair. Didn't have the best of days today but I made it through. Can look forward to another work week!
    I haven't done any Christmas shopping yet but will probably do it next weekend. I get paid later in the week so it will have to be sometime after that.
    I'm sure that whatever you do for your family and friends that they will love it! You care enough for them to do that; that shows great love and that's what counts. Keep on my friend!

    Well I need to recover from a hard day. It's nighttime right now so I'm hitting the sack as soon as I sign off. Thanks for writing me! Again I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself!

    Your Friend,
    "BookStore"

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ray-Ann

    Ray-Ann says

    Ello Joyce!!!

    Its nice to hear na walang nangyari masama sa inyo during Ondoy.

    Oo maganda ang Hunger Games. Ayaw ko pa basahin un Catching Fire kase baka mabitin ako. hahahaha.... Matagal ko na nga naririnig at nakikita sa bookstore un Graceling. Tungkol saan ang kwento?

    Nakita ko nga sa blog mo yun bagong HP2 mo. hahaha... mapapabilang ka na sa mga HP addicts. hahaha.

    Kahalusan din mga binabasa ko puro YA books. Maganda din yun The Lightning Thief. Binalak ko talaga siya basahin before ipalabas yun movie. Next year ata ipapalabas.

    May isang book din na nagustuhan ko. Yun Skin Hunger YA din sya. Pero dark yun story. Isa siya sa mga fave book ko. Nabili ko lng siya ng discounted price kaya nagulat ako kase maganda pala.

    Hehehe. Thanks. Gawa ko din yun avatar. Wala kaseng magawa minsan eh kaya panay practice. hahahaha...

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Hey my friend! Just checking to see how you're doing. Hope that you are well. Talk to you later. Bye!

    "BookStore"

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • chris s

    chris s says

    Let's talk books love your shelf sent you a request for friendship We have several reading similarities

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Hey!! I was wondering how you were doing as I haven't heard from you in a while. I'm sorry to hear that you were sick. I guess the sickness spreads all throughout the world. We've had quite a bit of it going around over here in the U.S. as well and I had a little cold or something last week. It didn't last long as I drink a lot of juice and take vitamin C supplements. And I eat quite a bit of fruit. It's good for your immune system.
    Well I am glad that you are better! I was starting to worry. I had yesterday off as well because of Thanksgiving holiday over here but I had to work today. If you don't mind my asking, you guys celebrate Thanksgiving as well? It's my favorite holiday, even more so than Christmas. It helps to remind us of everything that we should be thankful for. I think that's very important. It's especially important this year. I lost my grandmother about two weeks ago. It was a little sad this year as we had one less meal to serve and it reminded us that she is no longer with us. But I am doing a little better and a lot of people on here have been very supportive of me for the past week. Loss is always hard to deal with but as long as you have hope and have God, the hurt isn't so bad...

    Hahaha, that's a great question! No, I don't mind telling you. Actually, I get ideas from all around me. I see a lot of things when I'm out and about such as when I ride public transportation to work or if I'm at the school campus. That sometimes sparks an idea. Sometimes I get ideas from books I read and it inspires me to want to create something of my very own. But I think the biggest inspiration comes from me listening to my classical music. Often when I draw, I have Beethoven or Mozart playing in the background and just hearing the smooth, soft music gets me thinking of all kinds of new drawings or sketches. I love classical music so it really brings out the best in me when I have it on. I hope this covers your question! But really, an idea can come from anywhere. It just depends on where you want it to go and what you want to do with it. And like I said before, anyone can draw. Your drawings don't have to look like someone else's or follow a particular style. As long as you're happy with it and enjoy doing it, that's all that matters. I draw mostly for me but there are a few people that really like my drawings and sometimes I do one for them. But yes, you be the judge; don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I'm happy to hear that you bought a sketch pad! And that's the way to do it. I probably have like 4 or 5 of them that I use and work out of at the same time and am always making some stupid little sketch that turns out to be a nice drawing later. Sometimes if I have some down time either at work or at school, you'll find me drawing a little something. The best way to improve is to just keep doing it. And I enjoy it!!!

    My reading has been coming along; kind of slowly but coming. I finished one book recently and am starting a new one. Every time I get paid, I'm always on Amazon.com buying a new book, usually it's one I've seen at my job while I'm shelving books. :) I haven't read any of those that you mentioned but if I ever get through the books I already have, I just may one day! I want to read EVERYTHING!!! Books excite me. :)

    It was nice talking with you my friend. I'm glad you're ok. I was thinking about you and was going to send you a little note asking if you're alright. Stay in touch! Talk to you soon,

    "BookStore"

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • delia A

    delia A says

    I already have 5 of Teresa Medeiros book...but so fare, my favourite is Yours Until Dawn. My nephew will be coming home on Jnauary from the US and he said he bought me two of her books - popular Charming the Prince and A Breath of Magic.

    Do you know that I already met personally one of my friends in Shelfari? Maydayeve---we met last week when she came to Ormoc on a business trip. I was so happy to see her ,we went to Booksale together. Well, it would be great seeing you in person too!

    My husband and I will be there in Manila, God willing, on January 9-12. Looking forward to that!

    Take care!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • delia A

    delia A says

    I already have 5 of Teresa Medeiros book...but so fare, my favourite is Yours Until Dawn. My nephew will be coming home on Jnauary from the US and he said he bought me two of her books - popular Charming the Prince and A Breath of Magic.

    Do you know that I already met personally one of my friends in Shelfari? Maydayeve---we met last week when she came to Ormoc on a business trip. I was so happy to see her ,we went to Booksale together. Well, it would be great seeing you in person too!

    My husband and I will be there in Manila, God willing, on January 9-12. Looking forward to that!

    Take care!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ray-Ann

    Ray-Ann says

    Hello Joyce.

    kamusta ka na? Grabe sobrang tagal na nun last note ko sayo. I hope walang masamang nangyari sa inyo nun bagyong Ondoy.

    Mabuti na nga lang nakalipat na kami at binahi yun datin namin house. Nabasa ko na pala yun HUnger Games. Love it. Ganda niya.

    Mahal pa talaga ang mga HP books. Kaya ako nun may nakuha akong bargain na HP grab ko agad.

    Balitaan mo ko. I hope everything fine.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Robin636

    Robin636 says

    Hi Grain....,
    long time no...just wanted to let you know that my 90 second movie is up on youtube...here's da link: youtube.com/msrobinglasser...if you like it, please tell your friend...no friends? tell your enemies...hope all's well in your world...read any good books lately...hee hee

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Helena V

    Helena V says

    YAY! I'm SO glad you're enjoying Graceling!! & I look forward to discussing it with you :)

    Enjoy you're last day of vacation! ttyl

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Hey Joyce! How are you?

    Oh, tired? Yeah, I understand. You work hard.
    Wow, that is really something. I am glad to hear that your family pays their respects to your deceased relatives. That shows honor and love for those that came before you. So it is called All Saints Day where you live? That's cool. We have a day similar to that called Memorial Day; a day where we remember those who have died in previous wars and those relatives that have passed on. It usually comes at the end of May. Another day we have is Veteran's Day which is kind of similar to that as well. We celebrate that this month actually, on the 11th.

    Well, I did it!! What do you think? This is a new drawing(of myself) that I came up with just today. Took about an hour to do. It didn't come out exactly the way I wanted it to but it's good enough. I'll try to keep them coming and will post a new one at least once a month, maybe more if I get the time.
    You can do it too Joyce! Anyone can draw. It doesn't have to be the same style as everyone else's. You have your own personal style that is unique to you and ultimately you are the judge that determines what is good and what isn't. Give it a try sometime! :)

    We're both alike you know! My family, especially my brother, is always telling me that I need to take a break every now and then or I'm going to burn out. But how can I? Really, I have two jobs that I'm involved in but one is more volunteer work so I'm not getting paid. But between my real job and my volunteer job, there is SOOOO much to do, I have to try to manage it all AND go to school! It's a wonder I even have time to log in and chat!! I make time for that though because it is important to me.
    And you're like me. I don't want anyone else picking up my job when I'm not there. I have things a certain way and that's how I like to have them when I return.
    But I suppose I'll plan to take a vacation soon. I do need some extra time and as someone told me the other day, the time we get for vacation is OUR time that we earn and we should take it. When she puts it that way, she makes a good point.

    No, I haven't read her books but if they get as much praise as you say, she must be good. I will have to remember that! Right now, I'm starting a new book called Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice. Looks like a cute story. I'll let you know how it is when I get more into it!!

    Have a great day my friend! Take care,

    "BookStore"

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • delia A

    delia A says

    Hi, Grain! What a tiring and yet what an enjoyable weekend for us here! All my children were home and so it was a sort of family reunion for us...i missed pampering them! We stayed late every night and get together with relatives to chat, drink and had a karaoke, or watch horror movies. It was fun but we slept late the next day too!

    Anyway, Ive just started reading Hunter's Moon by Lori Handland-i heard good reviews about this book so I'm curious.

    The first book (a short story) i read by Julia London was Snowy Night With a Stranger..and i found it to my liking. I suggest you start Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros. I just finished reading her The Bride & The Beast---another wonderful book!

    My husband and I might be in Manila (God willing) first week of January for the CFC Leader's Conference---why don't we meet then?

    Take care!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Helena V

    Helena V says

    I hope you're enjoying Graceling, Joyce!

    I will add The Graveyard Book to my reading list, it sounds like a great story! The only NG book I own is Neverwhere and I still haven't read it, so I'll probably be reading this one first.

    I didn't know there were already rumors about the last book's title! But I have to agree... The Victors isn't really original. I also hope they'll come up with something more fitting.

    Haha yeah, we probably are! :) When I was reading THG, I didn't like it when Katniss and Gale were with Madge... I was truly hoping that a love triangle wouldn't be formed between the 3 of them. At the time, I didn't want anyone to come between Katniss and Gale. But now, having read CF, everything's changed... ;) And as for the existence of District 12... now I truly don't know. Too many questions and not enough answers. I guess we'll just have wait and find out in (assuming the 3rd book will come out in Sept. next year)... 10 LONG months... arrgh!!!

    Btw, I love you pic too... I once bought a mask similar to that one for Halloween.
    Happy Halloween Joyce!! :) And happy reading!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Yep! Time flies when you're having fun! Actually, I probably need to incorporate more fun in my life as I'm a bit of an work-a-holic! Lol!
    But it's good to be able to hang out with friends and have fun when you're young. Work and study is important but so are social relationships. I'm learning that myself!

    Yeah, I should... heh. All my family tells me the same thing. I'm so used to working everyday or studying, I'm not sure what I would do with myself if I had time off!! Probably read and try to catch up with sleep, lol! I love what I do at work but it can wear me out sometimes too.

    Thanks for the encouragment! I will continue to push forward and do my best! There are a lot of opportunities out there and I intend to find them! But for now, I will stick with what I got and continue to strive forward. :)

    You do? Wow! Yeah, I was going to work on some new drawings and see if I can post them on here like I used to when I get chance. During my... mourning period with my loss, I kind of took a break from drawing as well so I haven't drawn anything in a while. But I will be drawing again and posting them each month(if I can keep up!). Thanks my friend! It's nice to know that someone appreciates my art work. Makes it all worthwhile.

    Take care and I'll talk with you later!!

    "BookStore"

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing

    maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing says

    What's keeping you busy these days? Im polybooking now, reading a Jane Austen as well as starting The Lost Symbol.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing

    maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing says

    Yep, i had a blast, it was exhilarating, a bit scary at first when you ascend but later i get the hang of it, too bad it was only for 30 minutes! The lovely Boracay beaches was also a sight to behold while up there :-)

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )

  • "BookStore" says "Merry Christmas To All And Have A Happy New Year!" - Last Updated: 12-18-09 says

    Thank you very much! It's hard to believe that I'm already 26. Seems like just yesterday I was just turning 16, in the hearth of my teen years!
    Here's to another 10 years!

    That's great to hear! It's always nice to meet up with old friends and catch up. I think one of the best things about a relationship is being able to share your experiences and your feelings with your friend and you can be more yourself around them. I hope to re-unite with some friends that I haven't seen in a while and catch up with them.

    Wow, sounds like you had a great time! The beach sounds exciting! I'd like to go sometime. The view of the ocean must be awesome.
    And of course reading is always a good thing when you're off on vacation too! I most certainly agree!

    Thanks. It is VERY hard to do however. See, I go to school in the middle of my work day, go back to work when class is over and have to stay late to make up the time. Fortunately it's only one day a week this time but before I was doing 2 or 3 classes like this a week and I would be so drained by the end of the day. It is hard but I'm used to it and I will be finishing school soon so I won't have to do it for much longer.
    Thanks for the encouragement my friend! I will keep it going!
    I think you will enjoy the story. Like I said, it's a slow read but not a dull one. Each main character has his or her own little story that helps explain the stories of the other characters and overall it has a gentle feel to it. Definately one of my favorites!

    Have a great day my friend! Talk to you later! :)

    "BookStore"

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
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