The Society of Childlike Person

 I have read this certificate in a book and I'd like to share it because being young at heart keeps us happy and  relieves stress. Hope you enjoy it!

By this certificate know ye that Kate Lin is a lifetime member in good standing in The Society of Childlike Persons and is hereby and forever entitled to: walk in the rain, jump in mud puddles, collect rainbows, smell flowers, blow bubbles, stop along the way, build sand castles, watch the moon and stars come out, say hello to everyone, go barefoot, go on adventures, sing in the shower, have a merry heart, read children’s books, act silly, take bubble baths, get new sneakers, hold hands and hug and kiss, dance, fly kites, laugh and cry for the health of it, wander around, feel scared, feel sad, feel mad, feel happy, give up worry and guilt and shame, stay innocent, say yes, say no, say the magic words, ask lots of questions, ride bicycles, draw and paint, see things differently, fall and get up again, talk with animals, look at the sky, trust the universe, stay up late, climb trees, take naps, do nothing, daydream, play with toys, play under the covers, have pillow fights, learn new stuff, get excited about everything, be a clown, enjoy having a body, listen to music, find out how things work, make up new rules, tell stories, save the world, make friends with other kids on the block, and do anything else that brings more happiness, celebration, relaxation, communication, health, love, joy, creativity, pleasure, abundance, grace, self-esteem, courage, balance, spontaneity, passion, beauty, peace and life energy, to the above named member and to other humans and beings on this planet. Further, the above named is hereby officially authorized to frequent amusement parks, beaches, meadows, mountaintops, swimming pools, forests, playgrounds, picnic areas, summer camps, birthday parties, circuses, cookie shops, ice cream parlors, theaters, aquariums, zoos, museums, planetariums, toy stores, festivals, and other places where children of all ages come to play, and is encouraged to always remember the motto of The Society of Childlike Person: It’s never too late to have a happy childhood!

Confections of a Certified Chocoholic

Yummmm… I really just can’t resist eating chocolate… As you can see from the picture we baked a super luscious, mouth-watering, irresistible, finger-licking, appetizing chocolate cake!

I hope you can also smell and taste it, but it is so delicious that I forgot my name! hahaha… 

Apart from the reason chocolate satisfies our taste buds, it has many benefits and here are some that would inspire you to be a certified chocoholic:

• Boosts energy. Sipping hot chocolate in the morning not only wakes us up but also energizes us for the day
• Stimulates the brain.Why not grab a choco bar and munch it while studying for an exam?
• Prevents fat clogging in arteries. This applies for dark chocolates since they contain higher cocoa content. So it is really good for the heart... Now we can say I "heart" chocolate!
• Contains nutrients, vitamins and proteins. Isn't it nice to eat something tasty and healthy?
• Generates feelings of attraction. It's no wonder people give them on valentine's day!

But of course, eat chocolates in moderation! 





(Special thanks to Ate Shirley of Iriga, she shared to us her amazing recipe… she’s the one in the blue shirt, lower left)