Heat

Last night Beyonce launched her fragrance " Heat" with an incredible party at 15 West Union Square. The fragrance is spicy and sensual like the multi talented artist. It felt like a family affair : her mum Tina was there dancing the oldies spinneed by Beyonce's sister Solange who revealed to be an amazing DJ. JZ came right after with Usher ..it was pure " ghetto fabulous" nirvana ! I danced all night smelling ..the " Heat " !

Sky Column Avatar

The Southern Sky Column in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, will now be known as the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain.
Apparently director James Cameron used photographs of the mountain as inspiration basis for Avatar's fictional world of Pandora.
The renaming of the mountain is one of the several attempts by Zhangjiajie to capitalise on the success of Avatar.
I'm so going again to China to see this natural wonder !

Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are my favorite award of the season. Hosted at the Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills has that intimate atmosphere of a restaurant while you're elbow to elbow with all the" mega Hollywood stars" and the gotha of the power movie industry . The best happens during the commercial breaks where you can spot Julia Roberts in line for the ladies room ,Leonardo di Caprio enjoying an eggplant rollatini or Sophia Loren just walking around kissing everyone. It's a unique show ! Me and my friend Jo had the best fun once again this year and happy for all the winners in particular for " Avatar" and Drew Barrymore for the enchanting performance as Eddie in " Gray Gardens" .

Avatar

After waiting three weeks because always sold out and paying a jaw dropping $20 dollars , me and my friend Mike finally got our tickets to see the much talked " Avatar" 3D Imax sensation movie. For the first hour I had an excruciating headache because my eyes, wrapped in these huge plastic glasses, were trying to focus a super fast 3D animated commotion happening on a larger than life screen . The second a hour I was getting nauseated from the roller coaster of images out of a video game. The last hour ( yes the movie is three hours long ! ) my body finally adjusted to a movie probably more suitable for teenagers , but worth seeing.
Even if I was expecting something more , and there's nothing so "never seen before" about the special effects,the movie is very entertaining, with a strong political statement about the war . It has also ( unusual for Hollywood ) an interesting exploration around spiritual subjects like the bond of energies between creatures, the healing powers of Mother Nature and the spirits of the ancestors .
The Avatar People are my new obsession : gorgeous and super fit they parade exotic features, amazing costumes and aura of ancient knowledge. Their bodies are tall , long, lean but muscular, with tiny waists...that of course remind me of my angel , Francesco ! The lead character Jack sully , with his pointy hears could be basically a reincarnation of our hero Francesco !

Tips for a better 2010

In the scenario of the obsessive culture for the "good resolutions" entering the New Year , I would like to share one of those "viral e-mails" that I actually liked , with good common sense tips on how to look at a better new begging ...

40 Tips for a Better Life in 2010 - Enjoy and Implement as many as possible !

1. Take a 10 -30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk , smile. It's the ultimate anti-depressant
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
3. Visit a least one new place in the world where you never been before
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement. My purpose is to _______ today.
5. Live with 3 E : Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2009
7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lifes
8. Spend time with people over the age of 60 and under the age of 6
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants. Eat less food that is manufactured
11.Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts
12. Try to make at least three people smile every day
13. Clear clutter from your house , your garage, your car, your desk and let the new and flowing energy into your life
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, or issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in positive present moment
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a monk
17.Smile and laugh more. It will keep the negative blues away
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
20. Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
23. Don't compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
24. Non one is in charge of your happiness except you
25. Frame every so called disaster with these words : in five years , will it matter ?
26. Forgive everyone for everything
27. What other people think of you is none of your business
28. Remember GOD heals everything
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful , beautiful or joyful
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need
33. The best is yet to come
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
35. Do the right thing !
36. Call your family and a neighbor often ( or email them to death ! )
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I'm thankful for____ Today I accomplished_______
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride
40. Please forward this to everyone you care about. I just did

Phi Phi Islands

Inspired by the famous Leonardo di Caprio 's movie " The Beach" I decided to discover this small arcipelago near the coast of Phuket in the south of Thailand. The setting is for sure amazing , but the fame of the movie spoiled the hidden bay and now thousands of tourists come everyday...with the inevitable ecosystem 's pollution. A great place to welcome the New Year .
Happy 2010 to everybody !

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi

Probably the most spectacular resort I stayed in the world ! The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai is an absolute architectural masterpiece , where private villas with plunging pool and all the luxury amenities you can desire lay around real rice fields, in a setting of serenity and calm. The holistic spa is beyond any expectations even for a "spa whore" like me !