a piece of my mind <3

Lucky Me :)

2011-08-28T23:09:00.000-07:00

I have been blessed with good friends, and I have a lot. Funny to say but I have different sets of friends. There are friends that I share the same passion and that is teaching, we all met 10 years ago in a school where we all taught. Since then we've been so close that we were like sisters. But time came when we have to go on separate ways, some went to Canada, others went to Korea, one in UK, and 3 of us went to China to pursue our career, but since I have a family here in the Philippines, I went home and just continue my job here. But even though we are miles and miles apart we still communicate, thanks to FACEBOOK :)

And why am I lucky? It is because we still haven't forgotten each other, my friend from Korea came home and she knows my passion for make up and Korean beauty products. And look what she has sent me :)

A bunch of ISA KNOX products and BEYOND Facial set and Body wash :)))) She also included a PIERRE CARDINE bag :))

I didn't expect all these from her... Thanks Thesa, you really know how to make me happy :D

I will do a review of all these products, I have started to use them and I will do a full review after a few weeks of use.

Ciao! That's it!

Mountain Climbing

2011-08-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

Yep, I've been climbing mountains aside from doing make up :). I love to climb, though at first, I thought I can't do it because of my figure, I became huge after having my 2nd child and since then I thought I can't do the things I used to do, but then I was surprised when I reached a summit from my first ever climb. Ever since then I have been craving to climb, eagerly and excitedly preparing for the next climb to the other. And what's good about it is that I share the same passion with my husband and my youngest child, my son who is only 7.

I want to share with you some photos we have.

At Mt. Pico de Loro

Ternate Cavite

At Mt. Mcaulot
Cuenca Batangas

Yep we climbed with our kids :) And they're faster than us... Haha

At Mt. Gulugod Baboy

Anilao Batangas

My Hubby and my son... Aren't they adorable? :)

And we're planning for more climbs. I haven't posted images from our climb at Batualo Batangas because I forgot where I saved the photos... Silly me :/

Recent Haul

2011-07-19T05:13:00.000-07:00

Top to bottom

Mary Kay Timewise Agelifting Lip Primer

Mary Kay Eyeliner in Black

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2

MAC Up the Amp

Will go onto details soon...

Teehee!!!

The End of an Era

2011-07-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Are you a follower? A fan? or just a plain movie buff which just goes to the movie theater and watches any movie showing? I wouldn't say that I am a fan of the movie, but I think it is the greatest series ever.

Before watching Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I have to watch it from the beginning with my daughter, because I mostly forgot what has happened all throughout the series, and my daughter is old enough to understand the story cause, she really did not know that Harry Potter started after she just turned 1. I have tried to let her watch the movie as she grows, but she just had an interest this year now that she's 10, when the series is coming to an end... And happy to say that she has watched the ending last night, cause. I haven't yet.

Watching it from the very beginning was very interesting because I have seen the transformation, how the actors like Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger from being a child to being an adult on film. I really loved the fact that Harry and Hermione did not fall in love with each other unlike on other stories that mostly they would end up together. The story has a great sense of sophistication.

I haven't seen the last part yet. The ticket booth lines on the movie theater are just long, and I don't want to line up from MRT Taft to North station hahaha... So I'll wait for the viewers to calm down, so I can watch it with relaxation ;). ;).

How about you? Have you watched the end of Harry Potter?? If so, what can you say about it???

Chivas' Blogger Debut

2011-07-17T00:26:00.000-07:00

Meet my baby... CHIVAS OF EARTHBIND, Chivas for short... isn't he the cutest? Look at those eyes, who can't resist them? I can't!!! I got him as a birthday present from my hubby, he knows that I have been wanting a beagle for such a long time since the first beagle that I got passed away of old age, a few years back. I got him when he was only 2 months and now he is turning 4 months :)

He loves to sleep on his pillow and his teddy bear friend :) I guess he misses his siblings there are 9 of them so I guess he really loves a company at sleep...

Anyways I'll just update you guys with my baby later... I got to go... need to do some chores now...

Ciao!

Am I worth it?

2011-07-12T02:11:00.000-07:00

I really feel down lately. I had a confrontation with someone I thought would understand. I wouldn't go into details on what has happened, but it sucks big time. I just expressed my opinion hoping that it will enlighten her mind and heart, but all I got are curses, be called a bitch and a social climber, what is wrong with these words I said? " When nails grow, we cut nails, Not FINGERS. Similarly, when our misunderstandings grow, we should cut our EGO, not the relationship. I don't see anything wrong with it. And I got the answer, Advices are asked not imposed...And got called b*tch, and some sort of other curses... Why do you need to fill your heart with anger, why have insecurities.... Life is short to put drama in our lives, live it well, be happy. I am very disappointed on how she reacted to it. I don't deserve to be called a bitch, social climber... I am a person who just wanted to extend my hand and help. Well, I guess I will just lend it to somebody else....

aaawwwiiieeee :c

2011-04-06T02:19:00.000-07:00

Now that I have the urge to write on my blog.. I have this...

I have tendonitis... And I can't function well right now :(...

A New Beginning...

2011-02-28T02:59:00.000-08:00

I haven't blogged for a loooooonnnnngggg time. My apologies, a lot has happened this past year that it seems time is running after me.

A new beginning... I remember this song from Joseph the Dreamer Musical we did when I was in grade school... Well I got a new job, a new business and new friends... And I have to thank God for all of the blessings he is giving me and my family. I haven't posted anything for the past year I think... and I really felt so bad. Everytime I visit my blog I felt that something is missing. But now I won't promise to post everyday, I promise to post as much as I can. I think I'll be able to after our trip to Boracay this weekend...

Ok guys, I promise I'll be back and I hope this will also be "A New Beginning" for my blog...

Take care... See you all soon..

Ciao!

:)

2010-11-11T08:42:00.001-08:00

I'm still around... Just taking a long break :)

mini blog sale

2010-07-22T04:25:00.000-07:00

VOV Real Fit V-Line BB with SPF 20 in Natural Beige 99% remaining just opened it to swatch

550

800 MAC Pro Fusion Pink will pass it as Brand New just swatched it 3X max...

450 ISA KNOX Sun Balm with SPF50+, PA+++

about 85-90% remaining used it 5x max.

updates.....

2010-07-06T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hi, here I am again apologizing for not updating my blog for ages... I'm so sorry life has been so busy with kids going to school and with our business and my job... June has passed and I haven't posted anything.. I'm so sorry... but a lot of things happened, 1st I celebrated my 30th birthday... and I really felt special, my hubby and the rest of the family went to dine at BALINSASAYAW in Silang Cavite at the night of my birthday June 24th...

Went mountain hiking which is another challenging experience and definitely a breath taking experience for me and for sure I will be doing this over and over again, might be blogging more about this.... We climbed Mt. Pico de Loro on June 27th and went down on the 28th...

and last but not the least, my hubby surprised me with this...

Yep, he gave in and bought me an iPhone 3Gs 32 GB... and I am one lucky and happy 30 year old woman!

My 30th birthday was truly awesome, some say it's a sad thing turning 30, well I had a blast turning 30 :)

6 Piece Eye Brush Set form ECO TOOLS

2010-06-09T04:09:00.000-07:00

Hi, I recently made an order from Jun of makeuplove.multiply.com and my order arrived yesterday... Yay!!! so here are my new set of brush from ECO TOOLS the 6 piece eye brush set.

I love how she beautifully packed the items <3 it!

wow she even included a freebie :)

I immediately washed them and let it dry... I used it to do an FOTD :)

peace out!

I will definitely do a review for this...

recent Blogsale Haul

2010-05-25T11:27:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry if I haven't posted anything for the past couple of weeks, I've been busy with family, it's summer vacation here in the Philippines and my kids are at home, so no alone time for mommy, plus my Camera expired :) luckily my brother in law have one so I had a chance of borrowing it....

But now I want to share with you my recent haul, again this is a blogsale haul, Sis Emily texts me before she post it on GT so I have a chance to think about it before actually purchasing it, but who can resist these goodies? check them out...

She said this MAC blush in Tippy still has 95% of the product. But I think it still has 99% on it!

This NARS Oasis looks really new.. There are no marks of usage on it.. LOVE IT!

I also got MAC paint pot in Bare Study which is really pretty... :)

and would you imagine these as just freebies???

Am I lucky? or am I lucky ;) ???

He's soooo thoughful :)

2010-04-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

I am a home based working mom for more than 3 years now. I always work in front of my computer all through out the night. My hubby has been very supportive of my work even though it finishes at the wee hours of the night, he would always ask me if there are problems with my pc, and asks me if I need to upgrade something or whatsoever just to make sure I'm ok with everything. I haven't asked him to purchase anything, it's just that there was one time I said that my CRT monitor is just so hot even if the AC is on I could still feel the heat that the CRT monitor brings out.

I have blogged about it on a tag before about my blogging area here, if you want to see how old my pc was before.

Bbut then he surprised me with this...

Yup, he got me a new 19" LCD screen (the wall paper is my cutest nephew Trey) and a cool speaker that really sounds so good :) I still got the same CPU since it's updated my brother in law is a computer geek, so he always suggest that we upgrade our pc with this and that :).

My hubby is so nice to give this to me, he even said he bought it so I could enjoy doing my job, ahh how sweet :-* He's always been so giving with me and my kids :)

I love you dad... <3

mini Blog Sale

2010-04-21T00:13:00.000-07:00

I haven't been using these products so might as well sell them :)

L'OREAL Bare Naturale Mineral Blush in Soft Rose 90- 95% remaining- 300

L'OREAL Bare Naturale Soft Focus Mineral Finish 90- 95% remaining -250

L'OREAL Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Foundation
w/ spf 19 in Nude beige 90-95% remaining - 250

L'OREAL Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Concealer w/ spf 25 in Medium 90- 95% remaining- 150

Payment via G-Cash or BPI

Shipping is 100

Recent Haul :)

2010-04-19T06:18:00.000-07:00

I got these babies from Beauty Bazaar on Girl Talk... I got the 6pc. Blush contour highlight palette. And from Sis Emily I got Loreal True Match foundation powder, Bloom Cream Blush in Shy and MAC Lipglass in Summer Crop from the Graphic Garden Collection thanks sis Emily :), and she's still having a blog sale please do check her blog for more info...

I've been buying a lot of stuff there lately :) and I really enjoy it...although the other pan from the blush palette was totally broken because of shipping :/ and I just have to press it to save the poor pan :(.

Mirror Mirror on the wall....

2010-03-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

who's the fairest of them all???

Yep I got my self a new mirror... I have the Mickey Mouse mirror for quite sometime now, but I accidentally dropped it and the stand broke, so I decided to get one. I was actually planning to get the double lighted vanity mirror, but then yesterday I was at the mall with my son & daughter when I saw this...

and I got it for a big big steal!!! I got it only for 99 Php ($ 2.17)

it's also double mirror and the other side is magnified, and I love it! It looks like it's antique but it's actually plastic!

isn't it pretty???

I also want to share with you my Hello Kitty stuff, I don't have a lot, because I really am not collecting them I just like it because it's cute...

I did not buy them the coin purse and the plastic container was just given to me by my sister and the pouch I got it from Ukay Ukay for only 60 pesos :) I also have an umbrella given by my sister too but I forgot to put it in the photo....

ok that's it for now, do you have Hello Kitty stuff too?? if you have, please share it too....

On Blog Hiatus

2010-03-23T01:18:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry for the lack of updates here on my blog, I have been so busy with our business, I have mentioned on my previous post that my husband opened up his new business and for the past two months things have been so complicated, with time, money x( and problems... But now that we're more stable and have adjusted with everything, I'm back and really really back!

And of course even with the problems with our business it still didn't stop me from purchasing some make up. of course I have to reward my self from all the problems that we are facing and it won't stop me... no no no :P

so here are my recent hauls...

I got Amuse professional make up palette from Make up masala
72 Neutral Palette also from Dollface Cosmetics
88 color palette from Dollface Cosmetics
Jesse's Girl Bejeweled Eyeshadow from Make up Masala
Jesse's Girl Baked Eyeshadow in Night Vision and Terra Bronze from Make up Masala
ELF Studio Corrective Concealer from Make up Masala
EcoTools 5 pcs. Brush set
L.A Colors Automatic eyeliner in Navy Blue, Black and White
ELF studio Powder Brush and Blush Brush
ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
and Stippling Brush from Dollface Cosmetics

and there are still more to come....

How about you what reward do you give yourself after an exhausting situation??

I'm back and a look for ya'll

2010-03-20T03:29:00.003-07:00

I'm back!! and I miss you all ladies!!! I'm so sorry for being MIA for a loooooooong time.... I've been busy with a lot of things...

anyway I have a look that I have done on my free time....

Black & Purple
( what a name... can't think of a title for this look) :D

What I used:

For the face

For the eyes

For the lips

That's it... I'll be posting more soon...

Ciao!!!

Let's see who's lucky???

2010-02-20T01:52:00.000-08:00

400 followers give away by Celly... Click the image for more details...

Mac's Viva Glam giveaway by Christy! Please click the details...

Lali Amora MAC give away.. click the image for details...

I'm back and an FOTD comback! and rants

2010-02-14T04:19:00.000-08:00

i've been gone for a while for my comeback I have an FOTD for ya'll!

Green :)

I promise to post more once I get back to my senses.... I've been so busy that I can't really concentrate.... plus my hubby started his own business that adds up to my busyness... hay....

I've been a BAD Blogger!!!

2010-01-18T00:58:00.001-08:00

I am so....
I've been busy with a lot of things.... I have moved to a new place.... and I am helping out a friend on her wedding..... I promise to update my blog after the wedding is finished...

I missed blogging... I hope you'll forgive me... ;(

Stand out!

2009-12-22T02:41:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! :)

MAC Sea and Sky Look...

2009-11-28T03:17:00.000-08:00

Bluer than blue...

Eyes:
MAC Sea & sky
Aqua blue color from Kleancolor Rainbow palette
Coastal Scents gel liner Black
Unbranded eye liner in Beroza
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara in Very Black

Face & Cheeks:
ELF studio Blush & Bronzer
Ellana Mineral Foundation a mix of Hazel nut & French Vanilla
Delux concealer in Sunny

Lips:
Wet 'n Wild Lip Liner in Naked
Delux lip goss in Marshall

SENSA Product Review

2009-11-25T09:57:00.000-08:00

Good day ladies, it's been a while I know, I really want to be thorough with my review on this product and since it's a skin care product and not just make up, I tried to observe and observe and observe... Now going on with my review about SENSA Tea Tree Oil Facial Foam Wash and Facial Toner...

Now let's talk about tea tree oil first...

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves.

Tea tree oil contains consituents called terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity.

People use tea tree oil for the following conditions:

Acne
Athlete's foot
Dandruff
Vaginitis
Thrush
Periodontal disease
As an antiseptic
Boils
Lice
Eczema
Psoriasis
Yeast infection

So when I saw the product SENSA I was so excited to try it because it's tea tree oil based. So i chose to purchase the Facial Foam wash ( 199 PhP) or 4.23 USD wash and the toner ( 99 Php) or 2.1. not bad eh??

now let's go the product description:

Safely lifts up dead skin cells and stimulates skin renewal for younger, healthier, more radiant looking skin.

Anti- Blemish

Anti- Bacterial

Hypoallergenic

pH Balanced

Dermatologically Tested

safe for everyday use

What I like:

1. I love the packaging, and it's sealed, so you are very sure that the product is very clean and not contaminated before using it. And the facial foam wash comes with a pump that pumps out foam and not a clear gel or something because the product is not creamy but still in liquid foam, when I say liquid it's like water.

2. The price, it's so inexpensive, I would not say cheap because there are other facial products here in the Philippines that are way cheaper that this.

3. After using this product for more than a month, I can say that it works, the toner really cleans out my skin and unclogs my pores, especially in the first week I have tried it. My pores especially on the side of my nose, looked like it was swollen but then after a few days I noticed that my white heads are clearing up. and my blemishes are fading.. woot woot!!

Now let's go to the hate part...

1. I hate the facial foam wash, it's not that it doesn't work, because it does, it's just that you have to pump 3-4 time to get the foam to be foamy on your face, I have tried 2 pumps but then it doens't build up on my face so I have to do 2 more pumps to get it right.

2. The toner stings, but only for the first week of use...

I really love this product and I may purchase one soon because I'm almost out... :)

But my skin is just so stubborn, because it can easily get immune to the ingredients of the product so after 4 weeks of use I don't see any progress anymore, so I have to skip using the toner for at least 1 - 2 days to just let my skin get used to it again... I don't know why it's like that, it's just so crazy, so most of the time after using it for 5 days straight I try not to use the toner for at least 2 days, then the product will work again... crazy eh??

over all I love the product for me it works well especially for the blemishes and the white heads... Again this will not have the same result with your skin, but go ahead and try it, I hope you too will enjoy the product...

Ciao!!!