Heidi Klum and Seal have confirmed the end of their seven-year marriage in a joint statement.

Reports emerged on Saturday that the pair were to divorce amid claims the supermodel was fed up with her husband's 'hard partying'.

However, in an official statement this morning, the couple blamed their split on 'growing apart'

The statement read: 'While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate.

'We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart.

'This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.

'We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children’s sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.'

After marrying at Seal’s beachfront home in Mexico in 2005, Seal and Klum kept their promise to renew their vows every year on their  anniversary with their close friends and family.

They have three children together – Henry, six, Johan, five, and Lou, two – as well as Miss Klum’s daughter Leni, seven, from a previous relationship with Italian businessman Flavio Briatore.

And the tension in their relationship is believed to have started when the pair holidayed with their three children in Ibiza in August.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: 'They were always the couple everybody strived to be but lately it all started to change. Seal seems to have been partying a lot more often than usual.

'When they had their holiday in Ibiza last summer, Seal hit it hard, was out at clubs and with his friends a lot and Heidi was left with their kids trying to enjoy herself. The cracks were appearing and everybody was talking during that trip. He seemed off the rails.'

The insider added: 'They've spent a lot of time apart too on work assignments and that hasn't helped matters.

'Then when Seal came back to the UK to do promotional work for his next album, he seemed sleepy and not with it on shows like Loose Women, when he was very late for his appearance.'

And a source told The Sun today: 'The marriage ended months ago in reality. They rarely saw each other and it wouldn't be unusual for them to go months without spending any real quality time together. Ships that pass in the night would be an overstatement.'

Further claims suggested that it was Seal's temper which led to the split, with a source telling TMZ.com that the singer's 'inability to control his temper' had a large part in the decision.

German-born Heidi, 38, is reportedly expected to file papers at Los Angeles’ County Superior Court this week citing 'irreconcilable differences'.

Seal, 48 – real name Seal Henry Samuel – left a cryptic message posted on his Twitter page on Friday that read: ‘The End.’ 

The message was attached to a picture that appeared to show the star’s forearm bearing an imprint of a set of wings – a possible reference to Miss Klum’s role as a Victoria’s Secret winged ‘Angel’ model.

The split paves the way for a multi-million-pound divorce battle between the golden couple. 

Heidi, one of the world’s most in-demand models, is reported to have earned more than £12 million in the past year alone.


This is the relationship of Heidi Klum and Seal through the years:

its been 8 years since the last time Versace joined the the Paris Couture Fashion Week. this was the latest buzz during the fashion show (Jan 23). with much sophistication and artistry, Donatella Versace, once again gained the applause and admiration of all who were there. 

Dazzling decadence was the watchword that night, with strips of metal plated with real gold circling the dresses like luxury body armour, around a shoulder, across the back and down the side of the ribs.

curlicued laser-cut embroidery added to the science-fiction air, with hair scraped tightly back into high pony tails.

sheer floor-length lace and embroidery dresses exposed legs up to the thigh, while short body-sculpting models in lace or leather came with shield-like plates on the front of stilettos, or reaching up above the knee.

Haute couture is a protected appellation in France, awarded based on strict criteria like the amount of work carried out by hand and in-house, and the share of pieces made to measure. 

Here's Donatella Versace's 14 prized collection during the Paris Couture Fashion Week. Click on the pic to have a bigger view.

now, Versace has showed its might once again in the clothing industry. Versace's collection is the one to  look out for this 2012/2013 collection! :)

tight hugs,
AC

it was last wednesday, jan 18, when my colleague at work, Leo, hurried up to my workstation and introduced me to this tarot website. its called "Peteranswers.com". just click on the link. this is a virtual tarot where you can ask any questions you have in mind. but first, you have to really believe in it, for it to work. "for it to work", i mean, for it to answer whatever questions you want to ask. i was very skeptic about it at first because i think it has a database of all your info or it searches online of what ever info that is associated with you that you've posted that is why its able to answer your questions correctly. since i didn't believe in it, i didn't type the questions to be asked online, it was Leo who typed my questions. hahaha...it was weird and i really had goosebumps coz the answers were correct! example, i asked what's the name of my seatmate at work located on my left side, and it answered "Von"... hello! i've never blogged about Von being my colleague at work nor mentioned Von at any forum! lol .... then i asked (Leo typing the question for me), who's seated on my right side. then it answered, "Leo", another goosebumps coz its correct! then we started asking a lot of questions (Leo still doing the typing), like, will CJ Corona be impeached, and it answered "Yes"... lol ... and other gossips not worth sharing! hahahaha... Von, my seatmate, opened the link in  his own PC, he then started typing questions on his own. apparently, it will tell him, "dont try proving me" or "maybe next time", or "ur question is boring", and etc... Leo stressed that "you have to believe in it!".... then Von concentrated, telling himself, "i believe in this" for many times. hahaha... then, when he started typing his questions, he gets no answer! hahahahahaha... Von told me, maybe my faith is strong.... so, before writing this blog, i tried it today! hahahaha... then, i get the same answers that of Von! hahahaha... so, yeah, i still don't believe in it, and that my faith is strong.  that may be the reason why its not answering my questions! lol

guys, u may want to try it. its really very easy. once you're on the page, just type "Peter, please answer" at the "Petition" box. then, type your question in the "question" box. after, hit enter, and wait for the answer. once the answer is displayed and you want to ask another question, just click on the "new question" button. and follow step 1 again, this time with a different question. you may also follow the instructions located at the right side of the page. hehehe... i have to remind you, "believe in it for it to work", just what like Leo did! :) goodluck and have fun navigating the website! lol :)

tight hugs,
AC

while we were enjoying the surroundings, there were also moments where we noticed something bizaare! hahaha... may pangookray moments and my cute moments as well... passing through one of the streets, i noticed this kid's face being painted. so, i took the chance to take a pic of what's keeping them busy! lol... after taking the pic, the kid told me, "thank you, kuya"! hahahhaha .. kuya agad, di ba pwedeng ate na lang? hahahah... the kid is cute, i think. lol ;)

here's one guy, best in tulog! tulda lang ang katapat! kakalowka! hahahaha... had to sneak so his peers wont notice me taking a pic! lol :)

though big but the hair, notice the hair! so fasyon! well budgeted ang hair! ganda! :) click on the pic to have a bi

after raving with the crowd on the streets, its time to view it from above. we then headed to the roof deck of bethel's hotel. here's how the crowd and the parade looks like from above! :)

our bonding moments on the top! here, we were joined by our singaporean friends. :)

last part should be the best part! hahahaha... here's the pic i took with some of the celebrities aboard the float! hahahhaha... this really measured my fanatic skills! hahahhaha .. click on the pix for a larger view. :)

its not easy composing and organizing this blog! hahaha .. too many to pics and so many stories to share. nevertheless, i enjoyed it. hope you enjoyed reading this! hahaha :)

until the next Sinulog event, guys! mwah! :)

tight hugs, 
AC

i know of one contingent, and they are from AMA University of Cebu. they eat at our hawk station during their rehearsal days. we were gladly accommodated by them. Thank you AMA peeps! all of you are so gracious! mwah! :)

of course, while taking pix of what's happening on the street, we also had to pose for ourselves to serve as our remembrance for Sinulog 2012. here's what we've taken of our bonding moments on the streets! :)

after living in Cebu for more than 8 years, this will be my first time to celebrate Sinulog. hahaha... i'm really not a fan of large crowds coz i cant stand the heat. but this time, is an exception! the sound of the drum beats is melody to the ear. it will make u stand and party, believe me! never mind the scorching heat of the sun, its party time! hahaha... me, bethel and cody raved through the crowd to feel the party, and as much as possible, take good pictures of what's happening around. hahaha.. since im the tallest of us three, i was the one who took most of the nice pix! they were just behind me, cheering and lauding me of my efforts! hahahaha! so here's what happened on the streets! click on the pix to get a bigger view. :)

my apologies but i have to cut this post as im having trouble uploading the pix! hahahah... this will be part 1 and i plan to have this post divided in three parts! hahahaha... enjoy reading friends! ;)

tight hugs,
AC

We all have our own stories to tell about our friends. Let me share with you all, my bond with this fab friend of mine named, Bethel. It was last year when she decided to work in Singapore. Before she left for Singapore, we had a very lengthy discussion of "what if's", of "Plan A", and "Plan B". hahaha... imagine, going to a foreign land to look for a job?! its not an easy feat i must say. i guess a mammoth of determination and courage will really bring you somewhere, and this is the quality of this woman. coupled with a lot of prayers and faith, she made it! thank God! i'm so happy for what she has become, of what she has accomplished, and will accomplish in the days to come.
i have a lot of friends, and so is everybody, but as they say, you'll know your true friends when times get rough. you can only count by your fingers as to who will stick it out with you until the end. believe me, i've seen the whole experience unfold in front of me... there was a point in my life when things just went crazy, when i was hanging by a thread, where my lips were at the waterline. this woman really just helped me get through my toughest times, without reluctance and remorse. for that, i've always been grateful for her generosity and impeccable kindness.
anyways, its been more than a year since the last time we saw each other. all our correspondence was through email, facebook and instant messengers. just so not to miss the eventualities that's been going on with our lives. thanks to technology! keeping in touch has really been so easy. :) but then again, nothing beats personal touch! hahahha
so, she has decided to celebrate Sinulog and when we finally met up in Ayala cebu, i cant explain the happiness and how i missed this woman so much! we both just needed to hug each other so tight when we saw each other! hahhahaha
our fave resto to dine before was Roma Mia in Ayala Center Cebu, and that's where we met up. Our fave dish there is the "God Father's Chops in Herb Sauce"! try it, its heaven! hahahaha... and that's what we ordered... so funny, coz the waiter there who used to serve us before said, "sir, long time no see"! hahahah... he remembers us so well... i just replied, "i know, and its good to be back"! hahahah.. so here we are, meeting up, just like the good old days! :) click the pictures to have a bigger view. :)

i really just have to share this. bethel brought me a present from Singapore. its not just a present but a very SOSYAL present, and im still in awe until today just staring at it! hahahaha... i really didnt expect it! i just have to share this with everybody who reads my blog. she gave me a LACOSTE gym bag!  isn't she the sweetest?!!! she really knows my taste so well! hahaha ... im levelling up, goodbye Nike, HELLO Lacoste! hahahha ... well, we really have a penchant for nice things. chos! lol :)... and to top it all, she added a Cadbury Luxury Collection. its my fave chocolate and i didnt know that they have a new luxury label. and the taste, its really luxurious, suits my palette so well... chos! hahahaha :) click the pix to have a bigger view. :)

its nice to have a lot of friends but its best to know your true friends. let's all keep-in-touch with our friends coz they are our angels. :)
to my dear friend bethel, THANK YOU for the friendship! and please get that OFW notion out of your head coz i cant eat lechon all the time with you! hahahahahhahahahhaah...ENOUGH is ENOUGH na jud for me! si cody, sure ko, di to mubalibad! lol :)

tight hugs,
AC

i am a believer of feng shui. feng shui is not religion, as misconstrued by others. feng shui is energy, based on a belief in patterns of yin and yang, and the flow of chi that have positive and negative effects. every year i buy charms that i need to protect me from all negative energy that will inflict me. Kris Aquino whose into feng shui, has been reaping the benefits of it. i am not a full blown feng shui practictioner since its really expensive! hahahaah... i only base mine from what i read and watched from TV, whenever  celebrities whose homes are feng shui'd, are being featured. hehe :)

know your animal sign and see below what luck and remedy charms you need to have for 2012, the year of the water dragon.

The Rat's luck continues to improve with luck coming from the General Star – this implies protection and help from heaven and earth. While this star brings good luck, the Rat's health and life force energies are rather weak due to the effect of the illness star as well as obstacles brought by the 3 Killings. It is important for the Rat to wear the Horoscope Locket Amulet to strengthen their inner strength. 2012 is a good year to invite General Kuan Kung into their home for networking luck. To control the 3 Killings, display the 3 Divine Guardians in the South corner of their home or living room. The #2 illness star brings the Rat stress-related sickness and therefore wearing theMedicine Buddha Watch or displaying the Ceramic Wu Luo with Coins and Salt beside their bed would help in reducing health problems. To enhance career luck, display the Crystal ball with Ru Yitogether with an Ox Figurine on your work desk combat to lethargy and weakness. 

A year of conflicting energy filled with obstacles and problematic people is in store for the Ox. You may find it difficult to complete your tasks. Health also needs protection and you can do this by displaying the Ceramic Wu Luo with Coins and Salt beside your bed. Avoid confrontations this year as there is high chance of arguments escalating and bringing misery. Carry the Tai Sui Amulet as well as the Horoscope Locket Amulet to resolve the conflicts. If you are married, do place Amethyst with Red String under your bed, or carry the Anti 3rd Party Amulet as you could encounter interference by a third party that threatens your happy family life. Enhance wealth luck with the Wishfulfilling Tree with Mongoose in the West. To improve success and power luck, display the 9 Rings Dragon Sword on your work desk or in the living room. Carry the Ally CrestWallet for networking and ally help. 

The Tiger has the Golden Deity and the Big Auspicious star bringing them luck from heaven as well as happy moments. Although your is strong this year, you need to maintain your energy as well as counter the effects of the yearly conflict star. 2012 is a good year for you to invite home a deity such as the Manjushri or Green Tara as this will enhance the effects of the Golden Deity, bringing helpful people into your life. Display the Big Auspicious Mirror in the Northeast of your hall, and place the 6 Heaven Gold Coins Plaque in the center. Enhance friendship and ally luck with a figurine of your secret friend the Boar on your work desk, as well as beside your bed. To improve your luck further, display the 9 Rings Sword in the Northeast. Carry your Ally Crest Walletfor networking luck. To counter problems brought by the Yearly conflict star, carry the Annual Talisman Holder. 

The Rabbit's luck improves this year, but you still need to address lack of energy brought by the Reducing Energy Star. Protect your health by wearing The Medicine Buddha Watch or displaying the Wu Luo with Crane and Bamboo by your bed. Wealth luck is promising and you also have the Big Auspicious Star bringing you good luck. To enhance, place the Golden Arowana in the West and display the Big Auspicious Mirror in the East. You should also wear the Horoscope Locket Amulet to enhance and protect overall spirit essence. Ladies should wear the Opportunity Scarfand gents should change their wallet to the Ally Crest Wallet. To enhance overall luck, wear or carry the Wood Amulet. Enhance relationships with the Auspicious Crystal Globe on your desk. Twirl the globe in a clockwise direction 8 times daily. Activate wealth luck with the Wealth Ship in the West. To enhance romance luck, display the Double Happiness Plaque. 

This year the Tai Sui makes its way to the Dragon's home direction. It is important thus to keep Tai Sui on your side by carrying this year's Tai Sui Amulet. You also have the Five Yellow affliction, so do wear or carry the Five Element Pagoda. Wear the Green Tara Pendant or Green Tara Watch to invoke help and luck from the heavens. Place a figurine of the Dragon along with a5-Element Pagoda with Seed Syllable in the Southeast corner of the living room to remedy the #5. Those running your own business should display the Golden Dragon for additional benefit. And you must not forget to place a set of Pi Yao with Flaming Sword in the Southeast to appease the Tai Sui. Borrow some luck from your secret friend the Rooster by placing Bejeweled Rooster Figurinesin the home. 

After a great year, the Snake has to be realistic and realize that good times do not last forever. Obstacles could pop into your life causing potential problems in the area of love and relationships. All Snakes should carry the Flower of Romance talisman to safeguard relationships. There is a need to guard against people with bad intentions; for this, display the Kalachakra Mandala Plaquein the living room. To prevent misfortune, wear or carry the Five Element Pagoda at all times. Place a figurine of the Snake together with the Five Element Pagoda with Seed Syllable in the Southeast to improve your intrinsic energy. To ward off three kinds of bad luck, display the 3 Divine Guardians in the South. Although the Snake is not as strong this year as last, there is both opportunity and income luck in store. To enhance wealth, place the Golden Dragon in the West and hang six Wishfulfilling Birds in the front part of the home to help manifest your wishes. 

The Horse feels weak this year and suffers from 3 kinds of afflictions; mishaps, accidents and problematic people. They are also affected by the unhappiness star and could suffer from poor health. There is a need to enhance health luck, and you can do so by placing the Wu Luo with Crane and Bamboo beside your bed. To ward off the 3 kinds of bad luck, display the 3 Celestial Guardians in the North. To improve happiness, display 3 Generations of Sheep in the living room. Although your energy is weak, wealth and success luck is promising. Create a harbour of sailing ships filled with ingots and jewels in your living room for wealth and carry the Wish Granting Tree Medallion to sustain career success. Horses should carry the Fire Talisman this year for strength. You should also display 3 Victorious Horses in the South, and the Victory Banner with Success Amulet on your work desk.

The Sheep's energy is low this year, with obstacles and conflicts coming their way. You are affected by the 3 Killings, the Annual Killing Star as well as the Star of Unhappiness, and you also in side conflict with the Tai Sui. It is advisable for you to sway like the bamboo in the face of problems, as getting angry and fighting back will only lead to more problems. Place the 3 Divine Guardians in the South, and control argumentative energies with the Flaming Magic Wheel with Sword in the Southwest. Carry the Tai Sui Amulet to appease the God of the Year and invite the 4 Heavenly Kings into your home and display them in the living room to invoke their protection. It is also a good idea to invite home either Kuan Yin or the Laughing Buddha to overcome the effects of the unhappiness star. Protect your health this year by wearing the Medicine Buddha Watch. The 33 year old Sheep needs to wear the Horoscope Locket Amulet. 

The Monkey has the luck to do well in earthly things in 2012, but it comes at a cost, as there will be those who like to argue with you, and this can bring obstacles to your success and your mental frame of mind. Problems can crop up on the career front especially when it comes to relationships. You must place the Red Flaming Ball in the Southwest or alternatively display theFlaming Wheel With Sword to reduce friction and aggression towards you. Do this in the office if you work in a competitive environment. Display the 3 Harmony Symbols in your living room to protect your home and family from disharmony and from the influence of people who are up to no good. Carry the Earth Seal keychain in your handbag/briefcase to enhance career luck. To combat the annual conflict star, wear your Horoscope Locket Amulet. For harmony between family members, display six Smooth Crystal Balls with Auspicious Objects on your dining table. For Monkeys who are married, it is advisable to wear or carry the Infidelity Amulet.

The Rooster is headed for an excellent year with good news and good luck coming your way. The annual luck star combines with the multiplying star bringing plenty of heaven luck. Wealth and success is strengthened with strong intrinsic energy from your special relationship with the Dragon. Most Roosters will find this an exemplary and transformational year. To ensure you do not miss out on this opportunity, display the Water Blue Dragon in your home or on your work desk. To make the most of the year, wear the Double Dragon Scarf and place the Golden Infinity Symbol in the West to strengthen your intrinsic energy. To improve success luck, display theVictory Warrior Flag in your living room. Prosperity luck should be enhanced with the Wish Granting Gem Tree with Mongoose. Protect your home with the Fu Dogs facing your main door.

After a good year, the Dog's luck takes a downturn with threat of conflicts, financial loss and loss of energy. You could also have trouble makers coming into your life. Watch out for those whose toes you stepped on in 2011, as they will be back causing you no end of headaches and problems. All Dogs should carry the Earth Amulet as protection against bad people and the Sui Po star. You should also carry the Tai Sui Amulet and display the Tai Sui Plaque in the Southeast corner. To strengthen your inner strength, women can wear the Fire Totem Talisman, while men should carry the Enhancing Dragon Amulet. Place the Anti Burglary Plague in the Northwest to protect against financial loss. It is also recommended that you have the Kalachakra Mandala Plaque in your living room to guard against troublemakers. To enhance for wealth luck, have theGolden Arowana in the West corner of your living room.

The Boar continues to enjoy good luck, with the heaven seal bringing heaven's assistance in achieving goals this year. But although career and success luck is good, you also suffer some afflictions. Do place the Anti Burglary Plague in the Northwest to protect against robbery, and have the 3 Divine Guardians in the South to minimize the effects of the 3 killings. To enhance for wealth, display the Golden Arowana in the West of your living room, together with Empowering Stones. Attract luck from heaven with the Heaven Seal and place the Water Blue Dragon figurine on your work desk. Make sure you protect your health with a Ceramic Wu Luo beside your bed. To help control the quarrelsome energy of the year, place the Flaming Magic Wheel With Sword in the Southwest. For self protection, wear your Horoscope Locket Amulet. 

dont make feng shui as if its going to be the basis of everything. let it just be your guide. The most important thing is your relationship with our Creator, and keeping the Faith in Him. I'll post next time the charms that i'm going to buy for 2012, and what i always wear everyday for the longest time. hehe :)...it worked for me. for sure, it will for you too! :)

tight hugs,
AC