Guimaras Island: The Mango Capital of the Philippines

Guimaras Island, the Mango Capital of the Philippines. It is located in the Western Visayas of the Philippines. The capital of Guimaras is Jordan.

We had a tour around Guimaras Island but only for one day on selected places. One of the places is the Roca Encantada or Enchanted Rock in English. It is one of the Guimaras' famous landmarks. It was owned by the Lopez Clan. The Summer house was built on top of a hill. The National Heritage Institute declared Roca Encantada as a heritage house.

Our second stopover is the Guimaras Wind Farm. It is the first windmills in Visayas region and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia.

Our third stopover is lunch! But unfortunately I have no photos and forgot the place. We are so hungry and no idea where to eat. But very delicious fish and seafood dishes! The fourth stopover is the John B. Lacson Training Center. The place is an ecological park. You can also swim along the white beach line.

Fifth stop, of course souvenirs and their native delicacies at Trappist Gift Shop. This key chain caught my eyes. There is a cross in the middle! It's from Sinukuan Tree. They believe that the tree is miraculous. The only gather the wood during Good Friday.

Hope I gave you a little tour in Guimaras!

Amethyst : Empowering Mind

What is Amethyst? It is one of the most popular quartz crystal variety, considered most protective and powerful stone. A semi-precious stone used in jewelry and healing. It has ability to stimulate mind and emotions.

I meditate with my amethyst whenever I feel stressed and need to relax my mind. Amethyst has a lot of healing benefits: 1. Feelings and Emotional Healing - this stone is considered very powerful for emotinal balance. It gives person the ability deal high and low emotions. This stone is for people who are experiencing anxiety, grief, loss, fear, rage and sadness. 2. Mind - it can relieve stress, enhance psychic ability and can stimulate person's new ideas.

Amethyst as jewelry. I bought them online. It can be use as beauty products. such as crystal rollers and skin products. There are also crystal clusters such as this one:

It can be also combined with other crystals. My bracelet is a combination of amethyst, garnet and quartz stones.

Programming Amethyst: You have to activate the energy to help in specific dreams and goals. You have to be specific on identify the goals that needs to be accomplished 1. Hold the amethyst, palm closed. 2. Hold the crystal towards the heart to open the 3rd eye and visualized the goals to be done. Then extend the hold in front to lock the crystal, heart and mind and lock its purpose. 3. Express the joy emphatically and praise the Amethyst stone for welcoming all frequency to be transmitted in the activities or projects of the day. 4. Each person has a different charm or a form of energy that connects them with their stone. Perform the ritual or use it with passion and devotion.

Pampering Skin with Rose

When we think of rose, the thing that comes to our mind is bouquet or a long stem rose given by our loved ones. But hey, rose is not just for bouquets and gifts, it has also benefits for our skin.

There are many forms of beauty products with rose ingredient. Moisturizer, serum, cleanser, toner, name it! All can be beneficial to the skin. Benefits of Rose to the Skin: a. As Antioxidant Antioxidants are very good for the skin. It strengthen the skin cells and can help generate skin tissues. It helps neutralize free radicals, providing anti-aging benefits to the skin. b. Hydrates the skin This is great for dry skin and has moisturizing properties that can help soothes itchiness. c. Erases wrinkles It reduces the appearance of wrinkles, with this properties, it help the visible age spots fades on the skin and provides collagen. d. Soothes Redness It has anti-inflammatory benefits. Has soothing effect to redness and irritation. e. Reduces oil It controls the production of oil to face, maintaining the natural balance of pH levels of the skin. With these benefits, I got Luxe Organix Rose Water Soothing Gel.