Recognizing A Stroke:

Sometimes symptoms of a  stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,  the lack of awareness spells disaster. The  stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage  when people nearby fail to recognize the  symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a  bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three  simple questions:
S  – Ask  the individual to SMILE.

T  – Ask  the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE  (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out  today.)

R  – Ask  him or her to RAISE BOTH  ARMS.

*(If  he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these  tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the  dispatcher) Continue Reading »

Third of a series, here’s my sister’s (Ate Mabelle) Rei Nail Art experience! She opted for a more flambouyant colour (now I call her Goldie or Goldfingers hehe!) Same process but we noticed as you get used to it, getting Rei Nail Art is the same duration as any regular manicure. I don’t know about you girls, but a quick manicure with fabulous nail art is more than a happy treat for us..saves time while getting glitzy-glamoured!

My sister noted (as I have in my recent post) that Rei Nail Art technology aside from being fast, durable and beautiful, it does not have that ouch factor we sometimes get from regular manicures. This is especially important for people with diabetes or those with sensitive hands. We truly appreciate and admire at this nail art technology in so many ways..thank you Ms. Apet, Ms. Gelli and Ms. Trixie!

Calgel color does not chip or peel, so very intricate nail art can be done even elaboarte art ranging from leopard-print to 3D flower and heart designs. Their services include: Nail Gel Basics, French Nails, Air Brushing, Nail Gel Scuplture, Rhinestone Embellishment, Art Gradiation, and Marble Nails

*For more information on Rei Nail Art please visit them at:

98 Timog ave., corner Scout Ybardolaza, Q. C. (inside Bambbi Fuentes Salon)

Here it  is as promised! My fabulous Rei Nail Art experience documented from start to finish! How on earth did I do that while Akiko (nail stylist) was busy glittering my nails you’d ask? Well, I politely asked every time she adds a step in the process using my free hand hehe!

Okies, from left to right:

Photos 1 & 2: Cleaning and buffing the nails (*note: I really liked the fact that unlike regular manicures, this technology is guaranteed no ouch; in simple terms no murdered nails)

Photo 3: Calgel base (a new form of artificial nail)

Photo 4 & 5: Nail Art (really, I commend Akiko for having such talent!)

Photo 6: Another coat of Calgel (to seal and even out the nail art)

Photo 7: Hand/Nail drier (perfect for the busy kikay who needs a quick manicure!)

Photo 8: My nail art is complete!

Photo 9: Comparing it with the sample template (You can choose from a wide variety of nail art..you can add rhinstones, swarovski, embed 3D flowers, hearts, etc.)

Calgel color does not chip or peel, so very intricate nail art can be done even elaboarte art ranging from leopard-print to 3D flower and heart designs. Their services include: Nail Gel Basics, French Nails, Air Brushing, Nail Gel Scuplture, Rhinestone Embellishment, Art Gradiation, and Marble Nails

*For more information on Rei Nail Art please visit them at:

98 Timog ave., corner Scout Ybardolaza, Q. C. (inside Bambbi Fuentes Salon)

Last week my sister, blogger- friend Leira and I was exclusively invited by Ms. Apet, Ms. Gelli and Ms. Trixie of Rei Nail Art located at 98 Timog Ave., corner Scout Ybardolaza St., Q. C. to try out one of the latest technology in nails straight from Japan. They just started this July and have been getting great response from kikays of all ages. They have a wide range of designs of which I have not seen in any other nail salon. Well, come to think of it, their technology is relatively new here in Manila so its a fresh take on nail art!

For Part1 I’m featuring Ms. Gelli De Belen who has graciously rushed to meet us (we came an hour early hehe!) and allowed us to document her Rei Nail Art experience. This was a re-touch because her nails already grew in length. A light cleaning and a dab of the Calgel (a new form of artificial nail) is everything you need at re-touches.

Calgel color does not chip or peel, so very intricate nail art can be done even elaboarte art ranging from leopard-print to 3D flower and heart designs. Their services include: Nail Gel Basics, French Nails, Air Brushing, Nail Gel Scuplture, Rhinestone Embellishment, Art Gradiation, and Marble Nails

Well, now you’ve seen Ms. Gelli’s fabulous nails and her re-touch session, so for Part 2, I’ll be posting my own Rei Nail Art experience.

*For more information on Rei Nail Art please visit them at:

98 Timog ave., corner Scout Ybardolaza, Q. C. (inside Bambbi Fuentes Salon)

A few weeks ago my sister (whutabout.blogspot.com) and blogger-friend Leira (www.pagaspas.com) were invited to an exclusive tour of Ocean Minded™ located at The Atrium,  SM Megamall. I already posted a bit about Ocean Minded™ (http://www.sirearevalo.com/are-you-ocean-minded%E2%84%A2/) so imagine my sheer delight that day!

Upon entering their shop you’ll be amazed at the different designs they have and all are made of recycled materials like Croslite™ , old tires, hemp, water-based glue, metal-free leather, organic cotton, recycled plastic bottles, recycled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) plus they even have ‘Vegan Choice’ footwear styles (none of the materials used in production are derived from animals)!

A trademark of Ocean Minded™ flip-flops which I really like is that it leaves nice imprints especially when you walk in sandy beaches like ‘flowers’ (for girls) and ‘Ocean Minded motto’ (for boys).  We brought home best picks which we donned at events, Sunday bonding with family and yes, at our recent Formula One Fever 2010 Bar/Club Race. Thank you so much Ocean Minded™ !

So if you are eco-friendly and fashionable, drop by their store and avail of these fabulous environment-friendly footwear! They have a sale all weekends this  September 50% on all items!