Alice Dixson in ‘wow’ land

ALICE Dixson says beauty starts with a healthy, happy mind-set. JILSON SECKLER TIU

Alice Dixson makes (age) 44 look really good. She elicited “oohs and aahs” as she sashayed on the catwalk as one of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women recently. Life, indeed, begins at 40. Let Alice lead the way:

How do you maintain your good looks and figure?

Exercise, lots of sleep, yoga, massage to relieve stress. I take vitamin supplements because sometimes I can’t eat healthy when I’m on the road. I hydrate and moisturize.

What’s your advice to women over 40?

Start with a healthy, happy mind-set. Activate your brain and your heart will follow. Choose the people you associate with, shows you watch, songs you listen to and what you read.

I listen to inspirational self-help podcasts. There are tons online. I borrow books from local libraries, too.

What makes a man sexy?

I love tall men! I like them smart, too, but not too serious… and well-traveled. Give me someone I can work out with, and also play chess with.

How’s your heart these days?

How can I answer that without sounding cynical? I am still recovering from past hurts. Although I can forgive, I do not easily forget. Maybe that’s my worst trait. It takes me a long time to trust again.

When do you plan to fall in love again?

It will take time. Although I’m an independent [woman], I dream of growing old with someone.

From Maegan to Ka Freddie

After two months of the Aguilar family feud, Maegan, Ka Freddie’s “Anak,” has decided to make peace with her dad.

MAEGAN Aguilar says sorry to dad Freddie, but still can’t accept his wife.

Since I broke the news of their squabble, I’ve prayed that they’d soon kiss and make up. Family is family.

Through her Aunt Marlene (who handed it to me), Maegan shares with Inquirer readers a letter to her dad, dated July 13, 2014.

We are printing it in its original form to keep the sentiments intact. No doubt, even before they could say sorry, they’ve already forgiven each other. That’s what a father-daughter relationship is about.

Love you, ’Tay

Dear ’Tay,

Eksaktong dalawang buwan na po ngayong araw na ito ang nakalipas mula noong palayasin mo kaming mag-iina sa poder mo.

Alam kong naging masakit din para sa ’yo ang mga nangyari, lalo na at inilahad ko sa publiko ang matinding away natin. Marami po ang nagsasabi na hindi ko dapat ginawa ’yun. Sobrang nasaktan siguro ako, ’Tay, kaya inasam kong malaman ng mundo na binasag mo ang puso at kaluluwa ko.

Gusto kong ipaalam sa ’yo na nasaktan din ako sa ginawa ko laban sa inyo. Nangyari na ang nangyari, at hindi ko na maibabalik ang dati. Ganoon pa man, humihingi po ako ng tawad dahil nasaktan kita.

Gusto ko rin pong malaman mo na kapag iniwanan ka na ng impostorang babae sa buhay mo, nandito lang kami nila Anaya at Mahi Vae na nagmamahal sa ’yo nang walang hanggan.  Pasensiya ka na rin po kasi habang kasama mo ang asawa mo, kami ng mga apo mo ay hindi muna magpapakita sa ’yo.

Salamat po, ’Tay, sa pagpapalayas mo sa amin, dahil lalo po akong nagsusumikap nang husto ngayon. Sa kasalukuyan, maganda po ang trabaho ko sa Shangri-La Hotel lobby. At mas maayos po ang buhay naming mag-iina ngayon dahil mas masaya po kami.

Buong puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng nagawa at ginawa ninyo para sa akin.

Mahal ko po kayo ’Tay.

Kitchen queen

SABRINA Artadi puts premium on efficient kitchen equipment.

Former beauty queen Sabrina Artadi would rather wear an apron than a crown and cape these days. But she’s no desperate housewife. Sabrina shares her passion for cooking in her show, “Sabrina’s Kitchen,” on the Asian Food Channel.

She’s dubbed the Philippines’ Nigella Lawson because she cooks from the heart and does not follow a strict set of rules.

In her show, she emphasizes the use of efficient kitchen equipment “I’m coming from a single mom’s point of view,” she said. “I have to be practical. These days, my gadget of choice is the induction heat (IH) cooker, which saves time and money because it cooks faster and consumes less electricity.”

Just like Sabrina, you can spare yourself from headaches next time your electric bill comes.

Check out Meralco Bright Ideas Campaign on energy efficiency (www.meralco.com.ph/brightideas). It is also featured in the App called “MOVE” or Meralco Virtual Engine. So your “light source” bill will be light on your budget. Isn’t that electrifying?