Thursday, January 11, 2007

Fun Under The Sun


Plan A Picnic.

There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than spreading out a picnic blanket and having a feast at the park or in a spacious backyard. Set the date and theme and call up your relatives for their assignments. Utensils, drinks, and easy-to-eat finger foods are a must on your list. Don’t forget your sunglasses.



Get Kitchen-Savvy!

Who says staying indoors is a bore? Cool down by trying out simple recipes for fruit shakes and refrigerated desserts. Get mom or a sibling to help you whip up these dishes in no time! This is also best done on lazy Sundays.



Start A Summer Scrapbook.

Collect mementos from your summer vacation – seashells, theme park passes, luggage stickers, and souvenir photos. Put them together in colorful scrapbook pages, and voila! It’s going to be tough forgetting all about this perfect summer. Enjoy relivinig your sunny memories!

Magical Things To Do

  • Indulge in your favorite chocolate bar or crepe dessert to raise your happiness quotient. No guilt included!

  • Save the earth and get into recycling! Donate your old and unused books to libraries and use the clean back part of your old printouts as scratch paper.

  • Mean what you say and say what you mean.

  • Appreciate the beauty in everyday wonders like the sun shining through your window.

  • Find a lucky charm – like a stone – that will help remind you of future blessings.
  • Horoscope

    Pisces

    There is a task you must finish. You’ve been delaying things for sometime now and they’re coming back to haunt you. Finish these ASAP, and you’ll have fun without worries.



    Taurus

    Exploring new places excites you, but watch your step! Being cautious is the key to preventing mishaps. Let your mind and body wander at the wonders of seeing new places and rediscovering old ones.



    Gemini

    You deserve a fab break! A fun-filled vacation is in the works. Be sure you watch what you eat because an upset tummy can ruin all the joys of summer.



    Cancer

    Play it cool while deciding which summer classes to take. Make sure to try something new! Be firm with your decisions so you won’t waste any time and money.



    Leo

    Do some spring cleaning this summer. A lot of clutter creates chaos, not to mention a mad mom! Friends are welcome to drop by when everything is put back in its place.



    Virgo

    Keep your teddy bear close to you. There’s nothing better than a good snuggle after a bad day. Let tears flow. Nothing should stop you from pursuing your plans, so walk away from people who put you down.



    Libra

    Getting butterflies in your stomach when he’s around? Stay cool and keep things to yourself first. Let him make the first move to see if he’s really interested.



    Scorpio

    You’ve been waiting for this moment. Now there’s loads of time to do whatever you want! You’ll see a different side to people, something that’s been hidden before.



    Sagittarius

    Feeling left out? Update yourself with the latest trends! Since you excel at anything related to food, why don’tyou take cooking lessons to learn how to whip up your favorite dishes?



    Capricorn

    Bored? Get involved in your community’s activities. You have an inner desire to give to others this month, so why not join groups that lend a hand? It’s also the time to listen more than to talk.



    Aquarius

    Be yourself when love comes. Honesty will go a long way! Things may get boring at home, but try not to laze around and stuff yourself with junk food. Get active!



    Aries

    Simplicity is the key to having lots of fun this month. It shouldn’t cost you much to have the best birthday party ever. Hanging out with your best buds over ice cream and snacks will be okay! A relative becomes a great companion, so turn to her for guidance. Dubious schemes and quick fixes never produce the best results. You’ll go back to square one.

    Blazin’ The Trail To Brazil

    Sandy beaches and colorful flip-flops are not the only things that rule in this hot country!


    Paradise Found

    Brazil is the largest of the Latin American countries. The Amazon River, the second longest in the world after the Nile, is partially found in the Brazilian territory.



    “The English Invented It, The Brazilians Perfected It.”

    Brazilians love soccer! Legendary star player Pele hails from Brazil. He scored 1,282 goals in his 22-year career. No wonder his nickname is “The King”.



    Sight To See

    The famous statue of Christ as the Redeemer can be found atop the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.



    Something To Flip About

    Inspired by the Japanese Zori sandals, the first pair of Havaianas was created in 1962. To this day, people around the world love wearing these ultra comfy flip-flops.



    W.I.T.C.H. Spotted

    Launched in February 2002, W.I.T.C.H. is the number one comic book magazine among Brazilian tweens, selling 70,000 copies every month!

    Discovering Peter Cook Of W.I.T.C.H.


    Cool, friendly, sporty, and absolutely irresistible. Taranee Cook’s big brother lets us into his special lair.
  • Sunny, positive, and really jolly (though he can be vain at times), Peter Lancelot Cook is a brother anyone would love to have!

  • Aside from being Taranee’s best friend and number one ally at home, the funky-haired athlete is also her personal driver!

  • A person who does not know the meaning of the word “boredom”, Peter is always doing something! He is a boundless source of energy.

  • Peter considers himself exemplary in all sports… but he’s right. Forget about finding him at home, you’ll spot him on the beach or on the basketball court until dinnertime.

  • The only time Peter is lazy is in the morning, right after he wakes up.

  • He’s an unbelievable source of ideas: he always has new projects in the works.

  • Peter is very creative! He’s quite good at drawing.

  • Corny’s new crush attends the Art Institute of Heatherfield, but he doesn’t like to study so much. He manages to answer any of the teacher’s questions thanks to his “inherent skills”.

  • Peter is currently learning how to play tennis.

  • This cutie likes displaying the trophies he’s won while being in the college basketball team. He’s a very good player… and he wants everyone to know it!

  • After negotiating with his parents, Peter attached his television set up high. He loves watching spy and action films with Matt and Joel.

  • Peter takes extreme care of his surfboard. He adores the sea. If he could, he’d spend all his days riding the waves!

  • The mini trash basket is a gift from Taranee. As soon as Peter’s sister saw it, she instantly thought of her brother. Peter laughed for 15 minutes straight after receiving it.

  • Peter uses his laptop to keep in touch with his buddies around the world and to check the weather forecast before catching the waves on his surfboard.

  • Peter keeps a number of photo albums and art books. He’s not a keen reader, but his curiosity pushes him to improve himself. If he has some free time on his hands, he reads with music playing in the background.