Category: people

My Bicycle and I

by Querin Ventura, posted in Empowerment, fitness, people, Self Discipline

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The summer is over and it’s time for autumn, but did I have a memorable summer time with my bicycle this past summer… I purchased my bicycle, a Giant Escape, last year (2012).  I had been wanting to change my workout and exercise routing and put some excitement to it, other than just hit the Gym every time.  So I opted for a good brand bicycle.  When I got my Giant, it was love at first ride.

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Riding my bicycle gave me a sense of freedom and empowerment.  I felt the wind caress me.  I heard the sound of the birds.  Every time I rode my bicycle, I was present.  I was in the moment.  The summer of 2012 and this past summer I rode it On and Thru the George Washington Bridge; this was an experience I will never forget.   I truly felt I could go anywhere on my bicycle.  It was a feeling I cannot describe.  Let’s just say that each time I rode it, I became in tune with my self, with my surroundings.  I also became more in touch with nature.  It was just my bicycle and I.

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I like photography and sometimes I would take my camera, with me and take random pictures of the scenery.

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I took pictures of the trees while lying down on a bench in the park. 

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In this amazing, beautiful and busy world, where routine sometimes tends to get the best of us, I urge you to find time for yourself, time to ride, time to jump, time to run, time to laugh, time to meditate, time to just be in tune with your self, and where you are completely present in the moment.

Don’t wait to accomplish something big to feel successful.  You are already successful.  Keep setting goals for yourself that keep you motivated and continue to challenge yourself, but know that success is a state of mind and you can create that state of mind.  When you create a state of mind in which you always feel successful, you will start attracting to your life all those other things that will help you continue to be successful

Thank you

Happy Birthday Mom

by Querin Ventura, posted in Food and Dining, Inspiration, people, Places, Restaurant

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Sunday, October 20th was my mother’s birthday.  We took her to Otaiko Sushi and Hibachi restaurant, in Bayonne, NJ.  We had a great time.  Happy birthday mom! May God bless you and your family always, and may we celebrate many, many more birthdays like this one.  Thank you to all my loved ones who were there celebrating with us.  You being there made it all even more special.

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Thank you and God bless you!

Word of the day #4–Attitude

by Querin Ventura, posted in Empowerment, Inspiration, people, Self Discipline

Good Morning beautiful people!  It is Monday and it is raining a little in this area, but it’s a beautiful day.  Earth needs the rain.  Yesterday I received a very powerful message from a very wise person.  The message was about our attitude, our attitude towards life, towards problems and towards anything that present it self.  Our attitude will determine our level of joy or our level of unhappiness.

Things will happen in life that sometimes will not be what we want or expect them to be, but it is our attitude and how we control our emotions that will help determine whether we handle the situation properly or not.  We all have emotions.  When good things happen we feel good (good emotions).  When bad things happen, we feel bad (bad emotions).  When bad things happen, do not let your emotions (bad emotions) take control, instead pray, meditate, think, ask for the wisdom and strength to do and say the right thing.  Stop! before you say something mean or hurtful to anyone and that includes you.  We all get upset sometimes; that’s just how it is, but how we manage being upset (our attitude) can make the difference between having a beautiful and joyful life or not.
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Attitude 2a. A state of mind or feeling; disposition

“Attitude.” The American Heritage Dictionary. 4th ed. Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston-New York: 2006.

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”

-Henry Ford

 

ViBa Academy

by Querin Ventura, posted in Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration, make up, people, Places, Women

Last week I mentioned in my previous post that I was invited to the International Beauty Show (IBS) at the Jacob Javits Center.  Due to a family emergency, I had to fly out of the country that same evening (after the post) and I did not have the chance to thank the amazing people who invited me to the show.    I was able to attend the IBS convention thanks to the people at VIBA academy.  In particular I want to thank Vargas and Anabel.

Vargas and Anabel are the founders of Viba Academy.  Their work is surreal, and as I was able to observe up close what they do, I felt their passion for what they create.  VARGAS is “the artist,” and Anabel is “the beauty.”  But they are both artists.  Vargas is one of the World’s most famous body paint artists.  Anabel is a make up artist and educator.  To learn more about Viba Academy and about Vargas and Anabel, go to their website at www.vibaacademy.com.
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Anabel doing her work of art

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While at the IBS event, I took advantage of some of the specials. I bought two bottles of Agadir conditioners of 33.8 Fl. Oz. for $38 and I saw the price for each bottle, same size at a local beauty store at $50.00 each bottle. I will post a review about it once I try it.
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I also purchased a set of make up brushes by Royal Langnickel for $25. This was another super deal as I had purchased just one brush at a beauty store (not same brand) for the same amount.

This is all for now. Do not forget to read about Vargas and Anabel on their website. These people are inspiring, their work is like a fantasy where they bring the impossible to possible. Thank you for reading and know that you are all beautiful.

With love,
Querin Ventura