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judy smith Apr 2016
Sofia Vergara satisfies her post-work out sweet tooth by sipping on a protein-packed smoothie that tastes like chocolate ice cream.

The Modern Family star, who is famous for her curves, isn't a fan of exercising, so she has found a way to maximise the efficiency of her gym visits.

"I'm the first to admit that I hate wasting time in the gym," the 43-year-old tells People magazine. "I'm not one of those people who spends hours on the treadmill or takes three spin classes a day. When you work out smarter (and of course, eat healthy!), you'll love the way you look and feel, and get the most out of your sweat sessions."

The Colombian beauty has shared her top five tips with the publication to boost motivation, and her first piece of advice is to get caffeinated.

"Sip coffee on the way to the gym," she wrote. "Who doesn't love starting the day with a delicious Colombian roast? Sure, it's tasty, but it has so many benefits, too! It'll wake you up and get you energized for your workout, and it's been proven that drinking coffee (caffeinated, of course) helps your body burn more fat during exercise. Every little bit helps, right?"

Sofia also recommends recruiting a "workout buddy" to help with the exercise inspiration, insisting hitting the gym together also serves as good "bonding time", and she advises her fellow females, "Don't be scared to lift weights".

Sofia goes on to suggest tired treadmill users trade in any machines, which "get boring fast", and try something "creative".

"Dance cardio classes are my current obsession, because there's nothing better than turning up the music and just letting everything go," she explained. "But really, making cardio easier to knock out is more about finding something you really love. Whether it's surfing, biking or jumping on trampolines, do something you enjoy. When you have fun during workouts, it's a lot easier to commit to doing them - and they don't feel like work."

And finally, Sofia reminds readers to "treat yourself afterward".

The actress reveals she always looks forward to her after-gym treat, and although it's chocked full of healthy ingredients, it makes her think she's eating something yummy.

"It's tempting to go eat something that's a little unhealthy as a reward, but instead of undoing all my hard work, I treat myself to a satisfying, healthy snack," she continued. "My go-to post-workout smoothie has chocolate protein powder, almond butter, coconut water and goji berries on top - it tastes like chocolate ice cream, but has none of the guilt!"Read more at:www.marieaustralia.com/formal-dresses | www.marieaustralia.com/cocktail-dresses
Dhaye Margaux May 2014
Words by: Willyam Pax
Music by: Daisie Partido Vergara

How far would I go to love you?
How many times would I dive in River Bayou.
Loving you this way seems isn't enough
I longed for you to give me a chance, ohh...


Would my love be enough for you?
Or you'll disregard me for what I have at hand?
Would you leave me in shades of black or blue.
My love is bare because I care, my love


Refrain:
Would you give me a little bit of love in advance?
Would you give me a chance to see you stay.
So much as I breathe your essence like air
I was so tired even though I tried my very best
Sometimes I feel like giving-up,
But resigning wouldn't do anything to stop
This heart that beats only for you somehow ask
How far would I go to love you?


I know I don't have everything
For I survive with just some little things,
Enough for me to live this kind of life
And even my choices are full of strife

Refrain:
Would you give me a little bit of love in advance?
Would you give me a chance to see you stay.
So much as I breathe your essence like air
I was so tired even though I tried my very best
Sometimes I feel like giving-up,
But resigning wouldn't do anything to stop
This heart that beats only for you somehow ask
How far would I go to love you?



Original poem:
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/willyampax/1346413/">
How far would I go to love you?
This is a collaboration with Pax. I made some revisions in some lines of the poem to fit with the musical lines. Here's the link to the music video I made:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Jt8IPZKiM&list;=UUaBIhdT4nd5ruI4EdiKBZZA
En la casa del Marqués
De San Jorge gran sarao.

Ya en salones y retretes
Se encuentran los convidados,
Mientras el Marqués aguarda,
Gentil y apuesto vasallo.
Abajo de la escalera,
De «La Jerezana» al lado
Al Virrey, que precedido
Por lucientes candelabros
Va subiendo. De los muros,
Entre telas de Damasco,
Cuelgan cuadros del insigne
Gregorio Vásquez Ceballos;
De Oidores y bellas damas
Amarillentos retratos;
En marcos de plata, espejos
Que opacan lentos los años;
Y panoplias, que recuerdan,
Entre brumas del pasado,
La gesta de la Conquista
En cumbres, selvas y llanos.
Con casacas de anchas faldas,
Largos chalecos bordados,
Blanco calzón, blanca media,
Y áurea hebilla en el zapato,
Departían con las damas
En los lucientes estrados,
Nariño, Torres, Vergara,
Zea, Acebedo, Camacho,
Salazar, Ulloa, Prieto,
Gutiérrez, Ayala... cuantos
Prez fueron de la Colonia
Por sus virtudes y rango,
Y que después muchos de ellos,
Desde ensangrentados bancos
Dejaron eternos nombres
En nuestros anales patrios.

Cuando esa noche Nariño
Salía para el sarao,
Corno envío misterioso
Recibió un libro. Al acaso
Leyó párrafos y líneas,
Y más líneas y más párrafos;
Y al avanzar la lectura,
Sentía alborozo extraño
Hasta que llegó al capítulo
En la margen señalado:
«De los Derechos del Hombre»...
Lo leyó con ojos ávidos;
Y después, meditabundo,
Y en gruesa capa embozado
Al sarao fue. La niebla
Más ***** hacía el espacio.
Sombra y niebla... Niebla y sombra
En las tinieblas ni un astro....
Y entre esa noche cerrada,
Nariño va cabizbajo.
«El hombre es libre, decía,
No ha nacido para esclavo».
Y en medio de aquella sombra
En que sonaban sus pasos.
Jia En 6d
I don't know who you are,
Where you are,
What you're doing;
All I know is that
I don't know a thing about you
Yet the thought of you
Destroys me
Every single day;
Tearing at my ribcage, my
Lungs, poking holes in
My skin even though
There'd be nothing to see on
The inside except the
Dust and the way you've
Ruined me.
I paint over the walls
Even as the house crumbles
As others attack, cornering
Others with passion or
Burning plaster with
Laser-hot gazes,
Watchin from afar.
They say love's a fire
But even in its absence
My head burns
Like I've been shoved
Into the witch's oven
Without getting to appreciate
The gingerbread house.
Everyone else's breath
Smells of sugar and spice
And all things nice
Teeth rotting from the sweet
Nothings they tell me about
Their beloveds.
The time will tell adage
Repeats itself to me
Over and over. Sophia Vergara
Said that love's right
Around the corner
But I've been walking
Straight for far too long.
people in love are just so adorable, aren't they?

— The End —