US Open 2011: It Must Be Love

US Open 2011: It Must Be Love

Thursday, September 01, 2011

The US Open is the final tennis major to complete the grand slam. It started last August 29 and will run until September 11. Roger Federer, a five time US Open champion, played on the opening day and advances on to the second round.

The tournament is being played at the tennis center located at Flushing Meadows in New York. The US Open is an indoor, hard court tournament. The highlight of the tournament consists of Men's and Women's Singles, Men and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles. Other events include Juniors, Seniors and Wheelchair tennis.

Best bets among the men are Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and the number one seed Novak Djokovic. For the ladies, the bets are Maria Sharapova, the Williams sisters and Caroline Wozniacki.

The other three majors are the Australian Open, the Roland Garros and the Wimbledon.

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Yesterday I Cried

Yesterday I Cried

"Life is about cleaning up the crap and, while you're doing it, 

being okay with the fact that you have to do it.... A word of caution. 

You can't get caught up in the crap! If you do, 

you will surely lose sight of the real meaning of life and lose your Self."

My friend sent me a book written by Iyanla Vanzant. It has been with me for a week now but I just can't get past the page where the poem is written. One of the best poems I have ever read. I envy the author because after reading the poem, I felt like this is the poem I wish I had written.

The book YESTERDAY I CRIED is an inspirational book about celebrating the lessons of living and loving. I'm so lucky to have a friend who knows the kind of books I like. This book is such a treasure. I recently installed the Kindle for Android on my phone and I hope I'll find an e-book version of this.

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Bless Me Father For I Have Sinned

Bless Me Father For I Have Sinned

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I've been hearing about how sinfully delicious this Greek dessert is. This was included in my "must try" food in Boracay. But I always end up not having room for dessert after every sumptuous meal. Last Monday, I was with my husband at Shangri-la Mall and we decided to dine at Cyma Greek Taverna. I must not let the chance of indulging pass me by.

The waiter was smiling when I ordered Skolatina. He must have sensed the excitement in my voice when I said, "and I want an order of Skolatina!" The warm molten chocolate cake, the vanilla ice cream and the caramel sauce in one plate is so sinful! Especially for me because I have been watching my insulin level. Oh how I wish they'll make a sugar-free version of this. This is my new comfort food, If only I could have it as often as I want.

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