Little Things

Little Things Make it Better

I have been a nurse for many years now and I have to admit it has been wearing me out. It is not an easy job especially working in Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room. It is very stressful and one mistake can cost a life. Sometimes going to work is a battle and I pray before each shift to give me the strength to help others, even when I’m feeling sick, depressed or tired.

Being in this job has broken my heart so many times, seeing death and loss. Yet, I also see hope and miracles. Last night, I was feeling really down as I am dealing a lot in my life at the moment. I was taking care of this man who is gravely ill and connected to life support. It was just a usual night and it went by smoothly. As I was finishing up my shift, the man’s little daughter gave me this picture she draw. She said it was me and she wanted to be a nurse someday like me. This really affected me and it gave me the energy and strength to go out there again and do my job as a nurse, helping others. Maybe this was an answer to my prayer. ❤ ❤ ❤

MANIERA MAGAZINE Hope Edition November 2010

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Angels Among Us.

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This month’s fashion spread, “Angels of Hope,” is the embodiment of the very personal nature of this emotion.

Each of our featured designers selected a charity and used the theme “HOPE” to inspire the creations showcased in the November 2010 Edition.  These items will be sold from November 15th – December 15th with 100% OF SALES PROCEEDS GOING TO THEIR SELECTED CHARITIES.

Please help us support these designers and their charities by purchasing the items below:

Participating Designers:

CHAMPAGNE! SPARKLING FASHIONS

ITEM: HOPE
http://slurl.com/secondlife/WideWorld%20Cay/163/151/22

MODEL: RicoRacer Flux

Photographer: Talyia Tarber

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FINESMITH
ITEM: TOUCH THE STARS NECKLACE
http://slurl.com/secondlife/AMITYVILLE/53/104/25

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SWANSONG
ITEM: SWANSONG IVORY
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Le%20Cirque/56/162/23

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ENIGMA
ITEM: BLESSED BE
http://slurl.com/secondlife/WideWorld%20Cay/163/151/22

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RoTtEn DeFiAnCe
ITEM: TATTERED HOPE
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Taurean/126/53/1504

Please go support these extraordinary designers and their charities.

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FASHION & POETRY: “Hope” by Emily Dickinson Starring RicoRacer Flux

MODEL & PHOTOGRAPHER: RicoRacer FLux

FASHION: I absolutely LOVE this gold sexy shorts from Champagne! Sparkling fashions. The texture just shines and they come in many colors. The”package” looks realistic and the bow string adds a nice touch. I think it looks great wearing it to the beach or to the clubs. It has versatility. This is my very favorite boots from REDGRAVE. There are so many amazing little details; I really love the buckles. The texture just screamed expensive Italian leather. Jewelry is from GABRIELS, Takuya Jinn is just amazing with jewelry and clothing. Hair is from MADesigns which completes the look of total masculinity. =p

SHORTS: Champagne! Sparkling Fashions

BOOTS: REDGRAVE

JEWELRY: GABRIELS

HAIR: MADesigns

INFO: I am learning the very basic Photoshop right now and this picture is my very first attempt. It is basically just Trial and Error. LOL. I wish I have someone to show me the ropes. Oh well. Anyway, I am so proud of it. =D Yay!

POEM: HOPE

POET: Emily Dickenson

“HOPE”

“Hope” is the thing with feathers—
That perches in the soul—
And sings the tune without the words—
And never stops—at all—

And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard—
And sore must be the storm—
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm—

I’ve heard it in the chillest land—
And on the strangest Sea—
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb—of Me.

Poem by Emily Dickinson

RicoRacer Flux’s “The Journey”: I’m really excited this week because I made it as a Finalist for the MAD Agency Model Search.  There are so many talented models on the list competing and I am nervous. I need to bring out my inner styling guru again and hopefully gain a spot in the agency. If not, I am always grateful for the opportunity and will try again next time. I hope they will understand my styling. I tend to go for flashy unique couture even for a male model. LOL. Think Alexander McQueen. This should be fun. =)  CONGRATULATIONS to all the finalist and Good Luck.