"Guard your heart. Everything you do flows from it."
-- Proverbs 4:23
Just a little inspiration to the start the day. I've been feeling less motivated lately or perhaps, just tired. I clearly needed a break. Anyway, I got this little Uno de 50 trinket recently. Quite a cute piece, don't you think? :)
Have a great day, everyone!
Love lots, xx
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Here's one of my favorite charm bracelets to date! I acquired my first Ops! last year. It was the one of the few things I bought for myself in St. James Bazaar. Varying from a wide array of colorful bracelets, I was pretty torn on what design I would get. But I ended up buying a brown one with a camo-print heart. I also just discovered that they have other products aside from the bracelets. They're all so pretty and nice!
That's the quick post for the day! :)
Love lots, xx
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Remember the book, Ripped by Shelly Dickson Carr? If you don't, let's refresh your memory with my review here. Anyway, here's another bookgasm post in which I will share to you what I have learned in that book particularly on the way of speaking. Ever heard of Cockney slang before? I'm surely a newbie here but I was pretty fascinated by how it was used by the characters (and of course, in the past by Londoners) in the book.
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A disclaimer was written on the start of the book and also a brief introduction on the "language":
"In Victorian London, Cockney rhyming slang was used as a secret 'insider' language to confuse outsiders, especially peelers (the police) and toffs (the nobility or gentry). Cockney expressions have changed over time, but many remain exactly as they were in 1888, when Jack the Ripper terrorized London. The premise is this: A phrase that rhymes with the word a Cockney means is used to convey the word. The most famous example is "apples and pears". Often the rhyming word is dropped, so that "pears" (which rhymed with "stairs") is omitted, leaving only apples. "I'm climbing the apples."
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Here are some Cockney Rhyming Slang:
Ankle and Foot - Soot
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Apples and Pears - Stairs
April in Paris - Ass
Bacon and Eggs - Legs
Bag of Sand - Grand
Billy Goat - Coat
Boat Race - Face
Boiler House - Spouse
Bread and Honey - Money
Bricks and Pates - United States
Brown Bread - Dead
Church Pews - Shoes
Fife and Drum - Bum
Flip Flap - Trap/Mouth
Frog and Toad - Road
Grady Moore - Door
Ham Shank - A Yank, a U.S. Citizen
Harper and Queens - Jeans
Jellied - Eel Deal
Lamb to the Slaughter - Daughter
Loch Ness - Mess
Marbles and Conkers - Bonkers
Mince Pies - Eyes
Molly Coxer - Boxer
Mum and Dad - Mad
Noah's Ark - A lark/a fun time
Orchestra Stalls - Balls
Peas in a Pot - Hot
Petticoat Lane - Pain
Pony Trap - Crap
Pots and Dishes - Wishes
Raspberry Tart - Heart
Rattle and Pitch - Snitch/tattle/rat someone out
Rob Roy - Boy
Rosy Lee - Tea
Rum and Coke - Joke
Scapa Flo - Go
Shepherd's Plaid - Bad
Speckled Hen - Ten
Straw and Hay - Gay
Swinging Door - Whore
Tiger's Cage - Rage
Tit for Tat - Hat
Tripe and Fashion - Passion
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Trouble and Strife - Wife
Turkish Bath - Laugh
Twist and Swirl - Girl
Some 19th century expressions to try:
Blimey! - Expression of surprise
Bobby - Police officer
Born on Wrong Side of Blanket - Born to parents who were not legally married
Chit - Girl/Female
Copped It - Croaked/Died
Cor Blimey! - Similar to Blimey
Extra Ready - Extra money
Little Kipper or Wee Nipper - Child
Mate or Matey - A friend
Old Boy - As in: "I say, old boy!" Form of endearment
Old Sod - A fool, an idiot
Peeler - Police officer
Scotch Warming Pan - Girlfriend
Toff - High Society
Take a Gander - Look at something
Top-Drawer - High quality
"Cockney accents can still be heard in London as well as all across England. But in the 19th century, a true Cockney--with the right to use the secret rhyming slang--was someone born within earshot of the church bells of St. Mary le Bow, the area in London where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims."
Hope you had fun learning these phrases and language with me!
Love lots, xx
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Last February, I was able to visit Nail Tropics in SM BF, Parañaque with my good friend, Nike of The ElectroMagnetChick. We needed some quick R&R to escape reality even just for a bit. Being a frequent of this nail salon, she told me how she always feel pampered and relaxed after a quick mani and pedi spa. I was curious and immediately grabbed the opportunity to try their services.
The place was cozy and has a very soothing ambiance. They also have spa music to match the mood which makes you want to doze off for a while. Since it has a very intimate setting, make sure to book ahead of time so you can avail the schedule you want. They are usually fully booked especially during the weekends. You also have an option to book a private room to yourself if you want to get away from all the chatter and just really spend your alone time.
Upon arriving, they will check your reservation and they will hand you a list of their services that you might want to try. Each service varies on what type of ingredients they will use and the effects on your hands & feet.
4 types of manicure spa: Citrus Breeze, Brighten My Day, Oh So Sweet Scrub, and Nuts About Firming.
4 types of pedicure spa: Mint-O-Feet, Fruit Fetish, Butter Me Up, and Expresso Fresh O!
I chose Brighten My Day where they will be using a skin-brightening mask on my hands to moisturize it, and Butter Me Up since I'm a sucker for all things buttery, and vanilla scented. I was not able to document the whole process since my hands were all busy (wrapped in plastic and all those magnificent things they lather on you), but I will share what basically happened. Two nail artisans will assist you, one dedicated to your feet and the other to your hands. They soaked, scrubbed, moisturized, and massaged my hands & feet. It all felt so good and haaaaaaaaah. I totally fell in love the chocolatey aroma that bask into the area when they started to apply this certain mixture on my legs. Then add the revitalizing scent of peppermint on my hands. I told myself that my hands and feet totally deserve this! After that relaxing process, they asked me on how long will they cut my nails, if they will remove my cuticles, what shape I wanted for nails, etc. They were definitely accommodating and nice to you.
Since they have a love month promo, I told myself why not and also availed their Christian Louboutin promo. Only the first 20 to book can try the luxurious polish and well, I obviously love to be one of the lucky few. This we had to take mandatory photos.
They had to wear gloves because the Rouge Louboutin bottle was too slippery. Wow, and it made me feel so special. LOL. Two coats were applied on my nails and I heard there's no need for a top coat. I guessed it was shiny enough but we researched the reason why:
"A highly pigmented, super glossy formula delivers in just two coats the effect of 20 layers of traditional lacquer."
It definitely is bold and rich. I was totally in awe.
"A true objet d’art of a dramatic 8-inch height inspired by the tallest heel Christian Louboutin ever created- the Ballerina Ultima. The iconic Rouge is encased in a faceted, weighted glass bottle with an unique ombré effect. The tall slender cap, inspired by calligraphy, turns the application into a luxurious experience, inviting women to take their time. The custom-designed, patented triangular brush picks up the right amount of formula, without air bubbles, to deliver flawless, chip-resistant coverage."
All in all, the service was great and worth the money. Definitely a must try!
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Love lots, xx
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