2010 January
Jan 29
Summon Forth the Child Within
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“One, two, three… are you ready? Where are you? I’m going to find you, no matter where you are…” Wow, what beautiful memories of our childhood! If you’ve forgotten how much fun it was, we invite you to become the child inside you. Ladies and gentlemen, from now on you will become children again.

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How good it would be to be a child again, feeling that you can laugh about everything, enjoying the magic of life’s little details and using your imagination. Who would refuse an afternoon in the snow for hours? It’s so fun! Who does not like the sensation of a tickle? Play creating castles in the sand, race your bike with a friend; eat with a spoon instead of a fork… Everything is valid! It’s like being reborn. This year, don’t forget the child you have inside!

But even adults have their own games, which are different (with other sources of pleasure and fun). There are numerous sex toys, for example! And how many men are mesmerized by a video game, how many have fun playing football with their children or family board games? Over the years, we tend to become more serious, responsible and a bit cold and we lose the charm of the simple things of everyday life.

The adults learn from their mistakes every day. In relationships, how many times have we played hide and seek?

If you’ve never seen the French film Love Me If You Dare (2002), with the famous actress Marion Cotillard, you should see it. In this film, Julien says to Sophie:

Julien Jeanvier: You know… there were lots of things I was game for that you never said.
Sophie Kowalski: Like?
Julien Jeanvier: Eating ants… insulting the unemployed… loving you like crazy.
[they kiss]

To feel like a child allows us to relax, to lose a bit of shame, to have less fear of danger… Laugh about yourself and keep your spontaneity will make you immune to the difficult things in life. How good it would be to have a magic wand and to travel anywhere you wanted! Nothing is impossible…

If you want to relax, we recommend that you escape your everyday life and get away to a lovely Spanish city: Valencia. There you’ll enjoy the best Mediterranean dishes, and the most beautiful beaches. Have fun! And for an even more beautiful stay, rent Apartments in Valencia: they are so comfortable that you’ll sleep like a baby.

Jan 20

Once again, for the second consecutive year, the oldest sailing event in the world will be held in Valencia (Spain) from 8th to 28th February. The success of the previous edition makes the Mediterranean city as the ideal location for this great event of international significance. Its infrastructures, optimal water conditions and a perfect organization, guarantee an incredible America’s Cup for 2010. The admission is free so this is an incredible opportunity to enjoy the sea, the Valencian port and above all this fantastic sports spectacle.

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The 33rd America’s Cup will face the Alinghi team (the Swiss team) against the BMW Oracle team (the USA team), champion and runner-up respectively in the previous edition. The Alinghi team will compete with a catamaran, while their rivals will use a huge trimaran. According to the gusts of wind, the ships may reach up to 60km/h!

Both spectators and competitors will enjoy the perfect conditions, which would not have been possible if the event were celebrated in the United Arab Emirates (Ras al-Khaimah), the other proposed place. The Valencian water and wind are so regular and reliable that people call it the Fremantle of the Mediterranean (a port in Australia). The precision, the technology and the strategy are essential for this type of competition, and Valencia meets all these requirements.

Do not miss this event; it is the oldest of all sailing competitions! The first edition was held in 1851 under the name of “The Hundred Guineas Cup”, but since 1870 it is called America’s Cup in honour of the victory of the schooner America.

Take advantage of your trip to Valencia to visit the recreation and culture areas of the city, its delicious restaurants (the best paella Valenciana is a must), and enjoy the most impressive ships.

One of the best options to see the race close up is to go on board on one of the spectator boats so you can enjoy the event better. From the front line! Book your ticket now! You can also watch the teams training from the wonderful port. The onshore facilities are also fantastic.

It is also possible to make catamaran trips, with some explanations of the sport, as a true sailor. A range of emotions and pleasures await you! And now that you are going to Valencia, discover one of the most dynamic charming and chic Spanish cities. And for an even more enjoyable stay, rent Apartments in Valencia.

Jan 15

The engines roar under your feet. The plane slips down the runway as it gains speed and height and the stewardess tells the speech that you probably know: “Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome on this flight destination Valencia. There are 5 exits aboard this plane: 2 at the front, 2 over the wings, and one out the plane’s rear end. The mobile phones must remain disconnected. We remind you that smoking is not permitted on board. Life jackets are located under your seats…” Your hands are sweating, your heart beats too fast and you have trouble breathing. Then you think… why do they take so many precautions, if it is supposed that the plane is safer means of transport? You want to stay off immediately!!!

Do not worry, you’re probably not the only one with aerophobia. The fear of flying is very common: in fact, it is estimated that only 5% of passengers board on the plane without any kind of fear. Some people develop panic because they think that the plane will crash, and others however, have fear of being locked in an enclosed space over a long period of time. Whatever the reason is, learn to face and overcome this phobia is very important.

The aerophobia greatly affects the lives of those who depend on flying, whether for business or family reasons, or whether for pleasure. Therefore it is important to treat this phobia with a specialist. Meanwhile, here are some tips and ideas to mitigate those nerves while you’re in the air:

• The board staff is well trained and qualified.
• The pilots only fly if the plane is in perfect conditions. How many times was your flight delayed because the plane needed a little adjustment?
• The airplane is the safest means of transport as it is subjected to continuous and thorough examinations. It is much more probable to have a car accident.
• No other means of transport has so many safety resources such as an aircraft: oxygen masks, reinforced doors, special platforms, life jackets…
• Try to avoid the stimulating drinks before boarding on the plane: coffee, alcohol, etc. How about a linden or valerian before boarding?
• Do breathing and relaxation exercises.
• Do things that keep you entertained: reading, writing, listening to music, watching a movie…

Do you feel more relaxed? Take advantage of the great flying offers and book your tickets to visit one of the most charming cities in Spain: Valencia. And to find the cheapest accommodation, rent Apartments in Valencia and do not let the fear of flying stop you.

Jan 7
Sex and depression
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Sometimes, our soul health affects to our body. In crisis times, it is very important to take care about ourselves and to leave the stress and the lack of confidence and subscribe to the optimism and to the search of pleasure. So far, it is not known any adverse effect of the sex, and perhaps it is the only thing from which you can abuse. But according to our mood, our sexual appetite can vary: in case of depression, sex can take you to extremes: you want it all, or nothing. To avoid becoming the sex the unique solution to fulfil an empty space, or a personal problem, hear you body and let yourself free!

The melancholy is a very old human condition, represented by numerous artists over the centuries, as in the famous engraving of Dürer (1514). When you feel sad or depressed there is a lack of interest in the sources of pleasure. Anyone can develop and can manifest it at any age, but it is said that women are more likely to suffer because of hormonal reasons.

The fatigue, the anxiety, the lack of motivation, the lack of concentrating or the insomnia are some of the signs of depression that can affect a person’s sexual life. This way, the sexual desire, the sexual fantasies, the arousal, and the initiative can disappear, which may cause personal problems to the couple. The pharmaceutical science seeks to invent effective antidepressants that do not alter the sexuality, as the side effects of certain drugs may make it difficult to reach an orgasm. In the worst case, a depressive person may suffer from erection or ejaculation problems… About 75% of the depressed people recognize have had sexual problems.

Would it be a good antidote for the depression to have sex continuously?

The anxiety can also cause a need to have many sexual relationships as an escape way. The renewable sex energies can make one feel so comfortable that for a moment one can forget about the internal tensions. But then they may re-emerge… The question is to know and to learn how to control the moods, and if you see it results a torture, maybe it’s time to speak with a specialist. It is important to be patient and not worry too much.

If you feel depress, perhaps it is because the winter or because you have lost the pleasure of the everyday things. If so, we recommend you to travel to the sea. To renew your energies, there is nothing better than breathing the Mediterranean Valencian air and taste its delicious cuisine. Rent Apartments in Valencia: they are cheap and very comfortable!