I'm a Bag-a-holic

I simply can not resist the temptation of buying bags. It seems that someone is whispering into my ears saying, "Please buy me! I will make you happy!"

I am not a brand conscious kind of girl. The most important factors when buying a bag for me is the style, color, and size. If I saw something that I know would look good on me, I simply bookmarked that item and visit it again the following morning. If I can't sleep through the night thinking of that specific bag, then I know that I must buy it. Yeah, I must admit that I'm an online shopping junkie especially for bags. Just ask my husband, and he'll simply confirm about my passion for bags.

As of now, I have about 15 bags-- all in good condition. I really love and take good care of my bags as if they're part of my family. I want all of them to look at their best every time I would wear them.

My current favorite is my latest Gucci Brown Bag. I super love it! It's a bit pricey, but I simply cannot resist the enticing power of this bag.

Well, I said to myself that the Gucci Brown Bag will be my last purchase this year. I hope this promise will not be broken. I still have other essential things to buy, especially stuff for my baby. Til my next purchase!!!. lol

Christ the Redeemer Monument

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of the world's famous and most visited tourist attractions is the statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer with open and welcoming arms. It is known to be an icon of Brazil and a symbol of Christianity for most Brazilians declare Catholicism as their religion. It is located at the summit of Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. It stands 38 meters and weighs 635 tonnes. It offers breathtaking views of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches. At the base of the iconic monument, a small chapel was erected which can accommodate 150 people.

The huge statue was designed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French monumental sculptor Paul Landowski. It was constructed using reinforced concrete with the outer layers made from soapstone. Other designs which were considered before the final design was chosen were representation of the Christian Cross, a statue of Jesus with a globe in his hands, and a pedestal symbolizing the world. The construction of the famous landmark took nine years to complete from 1922 to 1931. The cost of the monument was approximately about $250,000 with funds raised from donations.

This large Art Deco-style statue of Jesus was inaugurated on October 12, 1931, the day of Our Lady of Aparecida by President Getulio Vargas and Cardinal Dom Sebastiao Leme. It was declared as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on July 7, 2007.