Seeing RED!

Some of my most favorite things in life are red. I don't know but for some reason, I am attracted to this color. Probably because it is bold, daring, hot and passionate, loud yet mysterious. Guess my attraction to red is based on my lack of all the qualities it possesses. Anyway, I thought that I would study it and look up the meaning to see why it is my favorite color. Who knows, I might find the answers to some uncertainties I have in life.

A HUE of my favorite things.
CHERRIES!!


Based on my extensive research in Google (hihi), red is the hottest of the warm colors, it is a stimulant. Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure. It also means courage and power. Why do you think the carpet for VIP's is color red? The bloody red lipstick evokes sexiness and holds power over men like you can't imagine. Wear red when you want to stand out and get people's attention. It adds confidence and even a dash of danger. Rrrooaarr...

STRAWBERRIES!!


In Feng Shui, red belongs to the element of fire. Chinese consider the color as representing luck and happiness. Using red in decorating always signifies richness and luxury. If used too much, though, it can bring restlessness, bursts of anger and over stimulation. Better use it with caution, always easier to bring red in details and accessories, rather than on furnishings or wall color.

CHANEL SHOES!!


There are a few things to consider about this color though. Here are some of the points to take notice of:

Good red:
Red letter day - important or significant occasion
Red carpet treatment - make someone feel special, treat them as if they are celebrities
Roll out the red carpet - same as above
Paint the town red - celebrate, go out partying

Bad red:
Seeing red - to be angry
Red herring - something that deceives or distracts attention from the truth
In the red - being overdrawn at the bank or losing money
Red flag - denotes danger, warning, or an impending battle

ROSES!!


Well, I think I know all I want to know about red. I once read that you tend to like the color or hue of whatever your birthstone is. I think that that's how RED became mine. I am July born and this is my birthstone. I have one ring that's a ruby and I treasure it like more than any belongings that I have. Even more than my red car and my red cellphone...I could go on but I think you get the picture. I didn't find any answers to my uncertainties in life based on why I love this color. I guess I just like it so much because I look good in it (especially on the last three photos, hint hint!!)

RUBY!!


By the way, it is also written somewhere that you should wear your birthstone because it is supposed to give off some kind of power or protection. I use my ruby ring everyday and often wear red lipstick so if I should get caught by traffic enforcers, I use my charm, luck and red lips to give my sweetest smile. Believe me, it always gets me off the bloody hook.

RED FERRARI!!


BIRKIN!!


Birthstones:
January - Garnet (Maroon, Green, Dark Pink, Light Brown, Fiery Orange)
February - Amethyst (Purple)
March - Aquamarine (Light Blue)
April - Diamond (White)
May - Emerald (Green)
June - Pearl (White, Black or Golden)
July - Ruby (Red)
August - Peridot (Light Green)
September - Sapphire (Blue, Pink ,Yellow, Green)
October - Opal (White with rainbow speckles)
November - Topaz (Usually Yellow)
December - Turquoise

Trip to Vienna, Austria

I have one word for Vienna, Austria. F A B U L O U S!!



This was actually our last stop before Steffie and I had to go to Amsterdam for our flight home to Manila. But boy, I am so glad that we decided to go to Vienna even if we had luggage that weighed a ton and a half to lug around. It was simply breathtaking, and to think, we only had time to see 1 place, which is called Schonbrunn. There is a cafe on top a hill that Steffie and I climbed despite our aching bodies. As flippers (Filipino), we decided to take the long route up and make a wish as soon as we get to the top and hope for the best. We are superstitous that way.





We felt, acted, looked and pretended to be rich so we had a drink and something to bite in the very expensive cafe. We are Asians in the land of the Whiteys so we made sure that we were not mistaken as some maids on their day off. As always, I had lipstick on which can prove to the Austrians that asians with lipstick can be pretty dangerous.

The view was fantastic. As you can very well see in my photos, one can't help but be amazed at how beautiful the world can be if only we manicured our lawns, pick up our trash, plant some trees and flowering plants, keep the air clean, obey and respect rules and have gorgeous women like Steffie and I roam around freely with pocket money of about 1,000 euro each.




Anyway, back to Earth, this place we went to also had a zoo right next to it and Steffie and I, being animal lovers decided that it was something that paying 6 euro was worth. We wanted to very much see whales and dolphins and giraffes and lions but I was a bit disappointed when all we saw were some nasty penguins (they were doing IT, see photo as proof), pelicans, crocodiles, lizards, bears, turtles (which probably came from the here), fox and bats. I later on changed my mind about my 6 euros. What a waste. I see more animals in my household everyday! Pigs, cows, rats, dogs, snakes...oh wait, those are all the people I work with. Except mom and dad of course. Can't piss them off, they are the bosses of me.







One more reason why I love Austria so much is because they know how to appreciate beauty. Steffie and I were walking back to our hotel, but with Steffie's long legs, she was 10 steps ahead of me when this tall woman came up to me and stopped me on the middle of the sidewalk. Wait, let me describe to you how this lady looked like. She was dressed in white pants, white top and white jacket. She had on black patent shoes which was obviously Chanel and black purse to match it, as well as Chanel sunglasses which stood out against her platinum white hair and red lipstick (told you lipstick is a weapon). She was about 60 yrs old and very slim and practically had a sign on her forehead saying "I am a millionaire, stand back and let me through you peasant!" Very admirable in my book.



Anyway, she stopped me and said with her rich Austrian accent, "Excuse me, but where are you from?" I was thinking, "Oh no, she needs a maid and wants to hire me." I told her I was from Manila, Philippines. And then (are you sitting down?) she says to me, "My goodness, women from the Philippines are so beautiful!" I know, I know...I can't help these things from happening but think of it this way, I represented the Filipina and thanks to me, I have just put us on a pedestal.

Of course I am telling you this story not because it is the first time it happened to me (because it happens almost everyday, ahem ahem) but because this was, for me, the ultimate compliment. When a woman, a stranger that's oozing with confidence, class and wealth stops you on the middle of the sidewalk just to tell you how pretty you are, you can just leave everything behind and become an illegal alien in Austria. Imagine, if this woman thinks you are hot, what about what men think? Hmmmm????




But seriously, if you are planning to take a European vacation, visit Vienna, wear lipstick, skip the zoo, pretend you are rich, wish when you get to the top of the hill, and hope for the best.