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.
Thank you and God bless you!
Arrival: Sunday, July 7th.
Destination: Orlando Fl. Walt Disney World, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney.
Departure: Saturday, July 13th
Reason: My niece Maiya’s 4th birthday
Her wish: To celebrate her birthday in Disney World.
Early Sunday afternoon: I captured this image of one of the corners of Bryant park, the yellow cab, and wide street at the corner of 42nd and Sixth.
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.
Anabel doing her work of art
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.
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
I was invited to the IBS convention which I attended yesterday. The international Beauty Show hosted in NYC every year is the top trade show of the beauty industry.
The top leading brands in the industry made their appearance. Today was the last day of this three day beauty trade show. During my visit yesterday, I found Teresa from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” promoting her line of hair products called Milania.
I also found Pamela Anderson who was there promoting the brand Obliphica. She was wearing a little black dress and looked very sophisticated.
On my trip from Ohio back to New York, my flight was not direct and I had to change flight in Philadelphia. The plane (picture above) from Philly to La Guardia New York was the smallest plane I’ve ever been on thus far. It was a new experience in my traveling journey and I have to say I quiet ejoyed the flight. It never elevated above visibility level from the earth and when we were going thru New York City, it was as if I was having an aerial tour of the City. 
March is my birthday month. As a gift to me, I took a few days off from work and flew to the Dominican Republic. I departed to DR on Saturday, and came back today. I relaxed by going to the beach and drinking lots of coconut water. I love sugar cane and had a lot of it while there. I also ate some delicious crabs . And of course, I inhaled the pure and fresh air of the countryside.
By the beach enjoying the fresh air and some sweet and juicy sugar canes
Enjoying some coconut water
Wild natural curly hair
Pretty house in the countryside
I brought honey on it’s most pure form from a beehive in the country-town Palm Tree. There is something about the countryside that is healing to the soul.
Pure honey, from the beehive to the bottle
When I visited Betty and Roberto’s house (friends of the family), in addition to the crabs, they served us some Moringa tea. This was my first time trying this drink and from the background information Roberto gave me about this plant, I developed a curiosity to learn more about this tree and found out that it has 7 times the vitamin C of oranges, 3 times the potassium of bananas, 4 times the vitamin A of carrots, 3 times the iron of spinach and 4 times the calcium of milk.
Here is a video I found on Youtube about the plant.
There is something very special about being surrounded by nature and getting away from the city for some time. Nature rejuvenates me and detoxifies me from the day to day stress. It brings my mind, body and soul to a state of calmness and awareness. It revitalizes me to go back to the daily routine and to the city more energized. Just as I do a juice cleanse a few times a year, I like getting an air cleanse at least once a year.
Thank you
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