Monday of motivation!

Just to start the week with some motivation here I leave you with a quote ;)

Doesn't it makes you think that some of us just think of all the cons instead of the pros!!!!

Well unfortunately I am one of those, I constantly see all of the rocks that are on my way   as cons keeping me away from achieving any goal I have in mind. 

Most of the time I complain about my situation and the choices I've made, saying: "If only this, if only that. If only I had this, If only I didn't have that" and so on and it really just keeps me away from achievement and success therefor I will start trying to see those rocks as  tools instead of obstacles and that way I hope it will make me stronger, intelligent and capable of achieving any goal, to be determined to succeed no matter what. 

No more "If ONLY's" and MORE "I WILL" ... At least I will start trying so in a future it becomes a habit ;)

Thrown back ( *^ - ^)

And who doesn't have memories from your childhood, those memories that bring back happiness from those old great times, there for I decided to post about some memories from my childhood.

Some of you will relate and for those that won't really relate I hope at least it makes you remember about your old great times and put a smile in your face!  ;)

Enjoy!!!

And who didn't eat one of this after school?!?!?!

I remember after getting off from the kinder-garden and from elementary school on my way home there was a street market and my mother and I would go across it and when ever I saw one of this jelly in a dog shape my mom would get one for me. I don't really remember if it tasted well but I just remember I loved the so I don't know if it was because of the shape or because it tasted well.

I haven't had one for so long and I don't see them quit often, hope I can enjoy one soon!

What about this, I remember as well my mom buying one of these every Friday  since it would come out a new one every Friday. 

Ohh what a memory. I haven't seen these anymore in any place, but I remember I would be exited to get one every time        ( `* - *`)

What about these?

who doesn't remember all these old candies?!?!?

what about these colorful thin slices of rice paper, I remember every kid played to be a priest and and put this slice of paper in the mouth of people, lol so silly  (for those that don't know at least in Mexico in almost every catholic church when people stands in line to receive god's body the priest puts one of these small rice papers in the mouth but in white color)

These chewy thin slices of sweet and spicy candy called cachetadas (slap).

 

As a kid I don't remember eating that much candy but these were good and fun. 

 This is a good one, who hadn't have one of this?!?!? 

I don't even remember when I last played with it, and don't really remember playing with it but I have a picture of my sister and I with one of it and we seemed very happy!

From all of this memories I have to say that the best one are from collecting those paper dolls and collecting them, it makes me happy don't know exactly why. 

Favorites (*^ - ^*)

This are some of the products I've been using for quite a time and I just love them!!

So I'll start with hair products and I have to say that these are amazing!!

This products do what they say they do! They are from LÓreal and the line I use is EverSleek and is for smoothing and frizz control. I just use the shampoo and the styling creme and my hair has improved a lot ;)

You have to try them out they have two different products from the same line but they are for different purposes. 

 This one here is the awapuhi ginger from Organix and it's for repairing.
I only use the dry oil since I've used their shampoos but they just leave my hair very oily, the dry oil smells awesome and it really soothes and hydrates the ends without giving the oily look.  

 This is the Malibu Heat body mist and it smells great very refreshing which makes you feel like you are on an Island having a Margarita drink or Piña colada right by the beach, and your view might be right on the middle of a traffic jam!! 

 Def a must have!

 This one is just a necklace I purchased at Sfera and it's just a feather with two rounded beads one in baby blue and the other in coral, is just so simple but very girly and pretty. 

 And for those dry lips I really recommend this Burt's Bees lip balm, I got the one with pomegranate oil and smells amazing and gives a little bit of color to the lips giving a natural look.

 I just love this blush from MABELLINE and it's the dream bouncy blush in 60 coffee cake, I just love it since it gives a very natural finish with a little bit of shine from the soft glitter that it has, it's very light and soft that it blends very well and the skin kind of absorbs it, I specially like this tone since it looks very natural and it looks kind of like bronzer at the same time which I love.

 These lip gloss, Beauty Rush from Victoria's Secrets are one of my favs since they smell awesome and they give a slight color to my lips, I specially wear the golden one for partying at night since it leaves the lips glowing and looking elegant. 

Lastly but not least is this Hawaiian Tropic Ozono sun block, I just love it, it is my number one sun block from all because it has a very fresh and lasting smell, it absorbs very well without the feeling of oil it's just like any moisturizer but with the benefits of the sunblock really a must have specially in spring and summer!!! 










Hope you enjoyed this post and give a try to some of the products I use, you won't regret it ;)

Best wedges so far

Hey, today I decided to post about this wedges I'm in love with!!!

1st pair

I bought my first pair about a month ago and I just felt in love with them since they are very comfortable casual looking but chic ;)

 And not just that but they were very cheap so I said "hey I got to get another ones" and so I did and I love them even more than the first ones!! 

If you live in Mexico you may find them in mostly any shoe store, I bought mines at "La Milagresa".

Nopal salad

Today I decided to make something fulfilling but very healthy ;)

I came up with this recipe myself, right at the moment :p
So if you give it a try I hope you will enjoy it!!

Ingredients:

2 nopales (cactus) 

1/4 c red onion

1/4 c green pepper

1/4 to 1/2 c of cooked beans

The juice of 1/2 a lime

Fresh cilantro to taste 

1/4 c green pepper

pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Bring one cup of water to boil. Once is boiling put a pinch of salt (to cut on some of the mucus from the vegetable) reduce the flame to the lowest and add the nopales (add them chopped into thin slices), cook them for about 15 minutes in low heat or until light green and tender. 
2. Chop the onion in thin slices, the cilantro and the green pepper in small peaces.
3. Let the cactus chill until room temperature.
4. Now mix in the cactus with the onion, the beans, the pepper, cilantro, the salt and the lime juice and mix it until well mixed.
5. Lastly let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so all the flavor combine. 

If you don't live in Mexico, you may find the nopal in your local market if not than try to visit a Mexican market. 

This is a great salad to calm craving or as a side dish since is very low in calories and is fulfilling like I said. If you are just trying to be healthy you can have the salad with some tortilla chips or just a warm tortilla or crackers but if you are on a diet than just have it alone or with some source of protein. Here I grilled a chicken breast and a tortilla with the salad as lunch. 

If you don't know what exactly nopales are here I leave a link to the explanation of what it is.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/507469-what-are-the-side-effects-of-eating-nopales/

This link shows some research about the side effects but I think those side effects may be possible only if you eat it in very large quantities and very often, I have never experience any of those side effects nor any of the people I know; and when you cook it boiled or saute is totally fine.