Friday, April 01, 2011

The Story of YULA ....

~The Story Of Yula ~


I arrived in my hometown last March 26 , Saturday from Perth, Australia. My home in the town of Sta. Cruz , Laguna was situated in Lynville Phase 3 Subdivision. My mom and my son live in our two-story home without a pet.

1st Day- Sunday, 27th March ~

 10am ...I had just finished my late breakfast and I was outside the main door sitting on a monoblock chair when suddenly a tiny, dirty sick looking creature started pushing it's nose and mouth thru the bars of our iron gate.


Crying and barking at the top pitch of its tiny little voice for attention. I came to check on it and it was excited to see me coming .


It continously wagged its filthy, scabbies covered tail while
it's fur had mostly dissappeared from its skin covered with rashes. Poor little thing .. it looked like it's not even 3 months old!
 I gave it some food and water and it was happy to leave after awhile to go back on the streets where it had been wandering around for weeks accdg to my neighbors.



The afternoon passed without seeing it again . Night time came and I was about ready to sleep. It was about 9pm and our main door was closed while I was on the sofa dozing off from time to time while watching tv. I though I was just dreaming when I heard a little crying sound outside by the gate. I peeked thru the slightly open glass window and I saw the little puppy by the gate again. I turned on the light outside and went out to check on it. It was shaking in the windy chilly night. It's been raining and drizzling at night since I arrived in my hometown. So poor puppy had been out there on the streets feeling cold and wet all the time. I felt so very
  sorry for it that I took it in and put it on a clean mat outside our main door. I couldn't bring it inside our home coz I saw it has lots of fleas. She was scratching all the time too.
Oh My GOD!


2nd Day - Monday, 28th March ~

She fell asleep really good that when I woke up the following morning, she was still sound asleep & curled on the mat. I found her to be very smart and very sweet. Her cute eyes stares at me like as if telling me " please don't let me go back to the streets... " . I asked my neighbors around about her. Where she came from and who owns her. They just tell me all the same answer. She's been abandoned and been on the streets for a while. Kids try to take her home but since she's sick and stinky and dirty, noone wants her at the end of the day. It broke my heart. So I decided to keep her. her name "YULA" was given to her by my neighbors. So I just considered it as her official name from now on.

3rd Day - Tuesday , 29th March ~

I gave her a quick warm bath  before I took her to the Vet for check up.



I used liquid goat milk soap to clean her troubled skin. She didn't resist much when I started scrubbing her with my soaped hands. Her skin felt so horrible. It was really very rough and full of bumps especially under her arms and belly. After the bath, I dried her with a small towel and she felt so relaxed that she fell asleep under the sun !


 I put her in a rattan basket after her nap and off we went to the vet that same afternoon on board a pedal push cart costing Php8.00 for a 5 mins ride! She enjoyed the bumpy ride to the clinic  ha-ha !


 She was given a shot for her rashes / skin problem but not anti-rabies yet coz she's below 3 months old.
So over a week from now, she'll be going back to the clinic for anti-rabies injection. I don't think she will ever like the idea of going back there coz she was screaming after the vaccine shot. Uh-oh ! Got no choice Yula.... you need that injection for your own good and other people's safety as well !
After the vet and after I had taken her home, I went to the nearest mall to find her puppy dog food and food bowl. She needs her own stuffs to start with!

4th Day - Wednesday , 30th March ~

Today Yula was happy to eat with her new stainless food bowl filled with Alpol Puppy food.


She is now being fed 3 times a day . But gradually would be lessened to twice a day. She's eating everything and drinks a lot of clean water too. She's on her way to gaining a bit of weight real soon !

5th Day - Thursday, 31th March ~

I had noticed that Yula was enjoying her sleeping time even more than the last couple of days. Now she doesn't need to keep walking on the streets constantly looking for water and food anymore. Now she's more secure and contented and has more time for resting & sleeping needed for a tiny puppy of her age. but I need to disturb her from time to time coz I need to walk her out to poo n pee as part of her training. Sorry Yula ...


She did her toilet training well and she can now obey the "SIT & COME " commands easily. My neighbors were so amazed of how she had changed and behaved. Yehhheeeyyyy ... Good girl !


It's been only 2 days I had been doing Obedience training with ( which I had learned from my 2 previous Shar-pei dogs being trained back in Singapore )  her and she'd been very attentive and obedient. Very smart puppy ! I'm very happy with her too. She even tries to get on my lap which she doesn't do with anyone else here in the house. She thinks I'm her mom I think !


She follows me really well and stays with me coz I suspect she feels more comfortable if she's beside me. She's one very loyal buddy ...

6th Day - Friday , 1st April ~

It's already 9am and Yula was still sound asleep in her basket. But I guess she heard my voice and she readily opened her eyes. She saw me but she didn't move out of her bed. Hmmmnnn . Lazy Friday huh ! Well, today is no lazy day little puppy ! Coz today I'll try to put the leash on her small collar.


She has to be trained to walk with a leash. It was a bit of pulling and resisting on her part and even harder on my side to show her I'm the boss. Well, this part of the training would take more time I guess. Coz she'd been used to being so free wandering on the streets for quite a while without any collar and cord. But for sure, she'll learn how to walk with leash on ... it's just a matter of time and patience.
I only have today and tomorrow to train her as much as I can coz I'll be going back again to Perth real soon. In about 2 days from now.. I reallyjust hope, all my efforts with YULA would be given attention by my son and mom so it doesn't just go to waste. Coz they'll be the one who'll have to handle her and continue to train / look after her while I'm gone. By the time I'm back here in my province would be the time she's already a grown up dog. Well... hoping for the best for everyone . But most of all ...



Welcome to Your New Home YULA !!!



APRIL ... Fool's day ?



~ Happy April Fool's Day to Everyone ~

Bye-bye March !
'Coz today is another start to a whole brand new month.
Where actually, April starts with an interesting day full of fun and surprises.




April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day


April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day occurs annually on April 1. The day is generally observed by playing a practical joke on a "victim" who soon becomes known as an April Fool. This custom is thought to have started in France during the 16th century but the British are credited with bringing it to the United States.

April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!
Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day.
It's almost noon and I'm starting to get wicked here thinking of what joke I could play on someone who's not suspecting anything for today. Hmmmnnn the day is just starting anyway so I still have time left to find something ... we will see later LOL!


Any April jokes / pranks suggestions ?

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

What's On This March ...




Today is the 1st Day of March ...

Photo courtesy of  Ideas n Gifts.com

How do you like the angel photo above ? I just found it while searching for Aquamarine images on google. It immediately caught my eye while browsing several images on the net. But this certain photo just got me so instantly and I don't really know why . I had such a strange feeling while I was gazing at it ! Maybe because I'd been dealing with angel figures and getting connected somehow with angel stories lately. I know I may sound weird but how do i explain the fact that the "Angels"do exist in my life somehow ? Some people may believe and some may just call it crap to believe on these " Angels" . But hey , count me here as a believer , OK ? Even Truth is, my only grandson " Sealtiel " was named after an angel too ! If you need to see more angels like the photo above, they're for sale as well at this website : Ideas n Gifts.com


This is my own version of a gemstone angel which I had created last year. This charm was actually hanging from my magnifying lamp infront of my computer !
 Oh Well, ... a brand new month had just started today . I wonder what's waiting for me in the next coming days and weeks . Only thing I could hope for is to be able to see the sunny blue skies each and everyday.





As blue as the sea  where I often go for solitude here in Perth and as blue as the Aquamarine birthstone for the month of March.


A pair of Sterling Silver Earrings with gemstone which i had bought for myself  last Dec. 2010 from a small shop called " Magnolia" while I was navigating the Galleria Mall in Morley here in Western Australia. I still have not worn it yet ... but I'm sure it will be soon !

 AQUAMARINE ~ The aqua-blue gemstone Aquamarine (a variety of the mineral beryl) is the Birthstone for March & also the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Scorpio, the gemstone for the 16th and 19th Anniversaries, and is mentioned in the Bible (as beryl). This stone  has a relatively consistent color, although some stones are deeper in color than others. The natural stone is found as perfect crystals (faceted by nature) and also in rather unusual, odd shapes.

#CRN164+E= BLUE FLOWERS Crystal Necklace & Earrings Set

This set is Available now in my Ebay store !
  
The hardness and durability of aquamarine make it a fine gemstone, and its light blue or aqua color makes it a fine choice when the harsher colors of some other gemstones would overwhelm or distract from an outfit. Its typical delicate color allows it to be used in a larger stone where its beauty can be impressive.



What is March Birth Flower ?


The daffodil is the March birth flower. Daffodils have the flower meaning of rebirth, respect, regard and unrequited love. The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring, therefore it is a symbol of rebirth. The March birth flower, daffodil, is the common English name for all narcissus plants.

{Photo: Courtesy of Trombly's Greenhouse)




Sunday, February 27, 2011

~ March Jewelry Collection ~

Watch Out 'coz they're coming out soon !







Don't forget to visit my Ebay store for my latest listings too !

The beautiful Sunset By Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia
~Photo taken last  22/02/2011 at 6:56 PM~

Monday, February 14, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...







~ My Valentine ~


I may not be by your side
to spend this day with you
All I want you to know is
 I'm longing here for you ;

I miss your smile, your staring eyes,
'coz they give sunshine
to my ever gloomy life ;
your words so tender,
they're like lyrics to a song
serenading me endlessly
leaving me craving for more.

We're such a distance apart
but in thoughts together we're bound
your touch , your smell, your kisses
would always nestle in my mind.

Happy Valentine's Day
to you my love, my ever dear one
Today our hearts would beat as one.
Today is the time I'll say to you ...
I would always be yours ...
Forever you are mine !

Created by : Wella Dela Cruz Cornelis
February 14 , 2011




~ Valentine Treasures ~


Valentine treasures are people who
have often crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too,
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you’ve actually met,
each one is a luminous gem,

who gleams and glows in your memory,
bringing special pleasures,
and that’s why this Valentine comes to you:
You’re one of those sparkling treasures!


By Joanna Fuchs
http://www.poemsource.com/.



Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Especially For You ...







Still thinkin of what nice present to offer your dear love one on this up coming Valentine's Day ?
Here are some recommended gift items that would surely bring a smile out of her . Time is running fast so you don't want to miss out on something really important.
So please feel free to browse around and give yourself an idea or make your choice before it's too late ...

All of these items are available now in my eBay store . Check them out !


#CRCH25=MY HEART IS YOURS 925 SS Crystal Charm Bracelet
   Elegant and Sparkling Bracelet created using a combination of Original Swarovski Crystal Beads in Garnet, Siam & Crystal AB colors , Celestial Crystals in Faceted Garnet Rondelles,Toho Seed Beads, Designer Glass Heart Beads with 925 Sterling Silver Findings, Chain & Toggle Clasp .
Bracelet measures about 7-1/4 inches in lenght.

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#GSBB469 = GOLDEN HEARTS Bracelet & Earrrings Set 
  Bracelet & Earrings accented with Coral Red Dyed Howlite Beads, Swarovski Crystal Bicone beads, Gold Faux Glass Pearls with Antique Gold Plated Beads and Findings.
This gorgeous set is absolutely stunning!

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#GMCH060+E=RED HEARTS CLOISONNE Bracelet & Earrings Set
  
Bracelet & Earrings accented with Chinese Hearts Cloisonne beads , Coral Red Dyed Howlite Beads, Pink malaysian Jade beads, Gold Faux Glass Pearls with Highly Plated Rhodium Chain. Bracelet Measures approx. 7.5-8 " in lenght & matching Earrings is about 1.5" inches long including leverback hooks.

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#CRBR73 =CRYSTAL BANGLES ( Siam White Pearls )

Spiral Style Bangle Bracelet using a combination of Original Swarovski Siam Color Bicone Crystal Beads , Japanese Seed Beads with White Faux Glass Pearl Beads. Bracelet measures about 7 inches in lenght / 10mm wide and stretchable .

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!



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Tuesday, February 01, 2011

February 2011 ~





What's On For February ?



1st of February today, The month of hearts ~ Valentines Day, the month of my supposed to be 13th Wedding Anniversary & the month of hubby's birthday as well . Occassions I don't enjoy celebrating anymore during the last few years. Everytime the event approaches, they never fail to just make me feel so sad, frustrated and I'm so annoyed by it. So what I do is to tell myself that they just don't matter to me anymore ... at this point of time most of you would had known why .
 Life is not meant to be constantly happy ... so I'm learning to deal with it each and everyday !
I had acquired the ability on how to keep myself  busy , had discovered how to provide a dash of entertainment to get rid of boredom trying to creep in me when I'm at home and having a bit of rest from housework. Got not much friends around here in Perth other than those I'd been communicating with in online sites . since I moved here in Perth, I'd been more to myself doing house chores. The work keeps my body and mind constantly moving in and out of the house. But truthfully, I'm still lonely here and missing things in my married life. How it sucks !So I'm very thankful that I have my internet friends and my adorable beads which had been keeping me company and supporting me these days.


Previous design which had already SOLD OUT before I came to Perth last year !

I had spent the morning till noon today trying to finish a necklace composed of only red and white color Swarovski Crystals with the Valentine's Day theme in mind. Well hey, Valentine's Day is coming in like 12 days. I need to create something especial for it. I came up with these new designs pictured below. I'll be making matching earrings too . They'll be available in my ebay site this weekend.

So watch and check out my ebay store .



Finished Necklace & Earrings Set  comes with gift Box ( Only Set Available ) is Now  for Sale at AUD$50

But anyway, February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 29 days in leap years, when the year number is divisible by four (except for years that are divisible by 100 and not by 400 in the Gregorian calendar). In common years the month has 28 days.
 
~February symbols ~

February birth flower is the violet (Viola) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris)



Its birthstone is the amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.

 Amethyst is the official birthstone for February as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Pisces. See the birthstone table for additional references to this stone on alternative birthstone charts. Amethyst is suggested as a gem to give on the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.
 

Amethyst ~ is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness; the ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

A wire crochet necklace embedded with Amethyst and Pearls I had made on commission in Singapore before.


Latest earrings created for February 2011 Collection .

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

"WICKA"





My son and daughter had been asking when I would  bring my car home from the dealer shop. I was a bit unsure last Sunday to reply coz I'm confused whether to be happy or not for having this car as a gift for my passed birthday about 10 days ago. I just told them , when I have nothing to do on Monday or maybe Tuesday , then I'll take it home. My son called it a "crap" the moment he saw it in the dealer's shop not knowing it was my car. He even told me I must be joking if it was my car coz it's not really his type . You know what type of cars boys like and this type I had doesn't even come close to his taste ! What can I do ? I just told him, I'm happy to have a car. No matter what it is , old or ugly as long as it takes me to my destination in 1 whole piece, I'm thankful !



It's a used 2003 Mitsubishi Magna Executive Auto Sport model. It was well maintained eventhough there are some minor scratches. I had driven it for test-drive and it moved smoothly the way I want it to go. The color is not also that bad  coz I like red to dark red colors most of all .



I personally named my car "WICKA" which for me means wicked angel. Wicked referring to me , angel for the car. But when I searched the internet for the word Wicka , this is what i found which is very interesting :

Wicca (pronounced /ˈwɪkə/) is a Neopagan religion and a form of modern witchcraft. Often referred to as Witchcraft or the Craft,[1] its adherents are commonly referred to as Wiccans, or as Witches or Crafters. Developing in England in the first half of the 20th century,[2] Wicca was popularised in the 1950s and early 1960s by a Wiccan High Priest named Gerald Gardner, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and "witchcraft," and its adherents "the Wica."[3] From the 1960s onward, the name of the religion was normalised to "Wicca."[4]

and what is more interesting about this name I had given my car is that :
"Wicca" pronounced (Wik-kah) designates a male Witch.

OH My God ! Now my invented name gets even more creepier !
Well anyway, I had already officially cast the name on my car "WICKA" and I had hanged my self -made beaded Angel charm by the rear view mirror for luck and protection.


I'm not superstitious but oh well, I like to see this Guardian Angel hanging infront of me everytime I drive "Wicka" on the road. I'm sure my new buddy and I will have lots of fun exploring places here in Perth, Western Australia.

Friday, January 14, 2011

A Gift ...

 


January 14, 2011 ~ I woke up quite earlier than usual from my bed today . King size bed for me alone is too big but with 2 kids beside me ... the space became too small for 3 people in it.





Kids have the habit to invade my bedroom when hubby is away on a business trip. Oh well, it's bonding time alright. But now that they had grown up 11 & 13y/o respectively, it's already a bad habit coz not only I'm loosing my blanket during the night but I'm also getting kicked out of my own bed !

Anyway, I decided to go downstairs and make myself a cup of coffee in the kitchen while I start to think what I'll do for today. It's not an ordinary day. Today is my Birthday ! OMG! I'm a year older again ! Hmmmnnn ... truth is, I don't mind that much coz I feel and look younger somehow LOL! I checked my facebook page and saw my friends had already sent me greetings and best wishes. Thanks to all my dear friends & relatives coming from different parts of this earth . Even if we're thousands of miles apart, they had remembered me . I appreciate the thoughtfullness and I felt great !

So, today is my special day ... I want to make something different for myself for a change. I went to my beadroom and sort out some left-over beads laying on my table. Quite a mess there coz I'd made a few necklaces a few days ago and still , I had not cleared up my mess. My eye caught the scattered Tiger's- eye beads mixed with Black Onyx Round Beads in the middle of the table and few pieces were laying on the carpeted floor as well. Hmmmnnn, I told myself that I really like these beads. The Tiger's Eye Beads were originally from my personal 2 stranded necklace I had made for myself about 10 years ago in Singapore. I cut it into 2 parts and I had made half  of the strand into an 18" inches necklace . Then I gave the necklace to a " Special Friend " for birthday present together with a strand of Smoky Quartz choker. My friend was happy with the necklaces. I was so happy to see that both necklaces had fitted the person well !

Now, the other half of the strand laying on the table is waiting for me . What can I do with these beads now ?


I took out the beading board and laid the beads I had chosen for the necklace. But the Color combination is too dull knowing I always like bold , contrasting colors. Brown and black is just not too striking for myself since my skin is almost about the same color , brown to almost black , lol ! I prefer something more colorful and bold. Especially with a touch of dark red or Garnet color beads. Garnet is my birthstone and I just love its color ! So I took out some crystal rondelles I just bought from Singapore last December. I tried to mix n match and rearranged the position of the beads several times. Until I finally decided to do this simple stringing design :


I had used the antique style metal findings to give it a vintage effect and a chinese zodiac dog character as a focal pendant. I still have to search for the meaning of this pendant though !



The necklace was 2 stranded measuring at least 18" in lenght with Tiger Eye Beads, Black Onyx Round Beads in 14 / 6mm sizes , Garnet Color Faceted Crystal Rondelles and antique color metal findings. I'm happy to see it finished within an hour and have it fitted on my neck with matching earrings and 2 elastic bracelets. Isn't it beautiful ? Now I have a nice, unique birthday gift for myself ! I just love it !




Some Facts about the stones I had used for this set :

Black Onyx ~ a symbol of eloquence

Healing ability: Onyx is used as a heart, kidney, nerve, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. Onyx is said to help one sleep. This gemstone helps to eliminate apathy, stress and neurological disorders.

Mystical power: This gemstone eliminates negative thinking, it is also believed to sharpen the wits of the wearer. Onyx is said to bring spiritual inspiration. It is a great assistance in holding emotions and passions under control.

Garnet ~ is a stone of vitality and passion

Healing ability: Garnet is an excellent assistance for blood deficiency diseases. It stimulates bloodstream and pituitary gland, relieves rheumatism and arthritis pain.
Garnet combats depression and lethargy. Garnet also stimulates the spleen properly. Garnet protects against depression and impure thoughts. Cures fever and promotes good health.

Mystical power: Garnet should be carried close to the body. Its energy is balancing and peaceful. This stone of passion stimulates the sexual drive. Garnet gives energy and courage. It is said to encourage robust good health and sexual desire, enhance the wearer's imagination. Garnet symbolizes fire, faith, courage, truth, grace, compassion, constancy and fidelity. It also offers protection to the traveler.

Tiger's-Eye ~ offers courage, energy, and luck

 Healing ability: Tiger eye relieves high blood pressure. Tiger eye wear is very helpful in the presence of following diseases: bronchial asthmakidney, rheumatic heart disease, otitis and psoriasis.


Mystical power: Tiger Eye is used for focusing the mind. It is said that Tiger Eye offers protection during travel, strengthens convictions and confidence. This very warm stone is beneficial for the weak and sick.

My Birthday Flowers which came only the day after my birthday. But still I'm thankful that at least I got something from somebody !


THANK YOU !!!




 
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