Nicole Will Conquer The World

2012-07-24T02:12:00.001-10:00

Hey guys and dolls!

Got nothing to do this Saturday morning while waiting for Outbreak Manila? Ever wanted to try out Zumba or Kickboxing or Street Dance but don't want to invest a lot of money in it till you've tried it for FREE? Are you an environmentalist with a mind for recycling?

Then boy do we have the perfect event for you!

Come to Assumption College this Saturday, July 28 from 8 am till 12 noon for FREE fitness aero-dance classes like Zumba, Kickboxing, and Street Dance plus fun and environment-friendly workshops by the different student organizations in Assumption.

Not your cup of tea? We have more!

We will be having a fashion show where the gowns will be made entirely out of recycled materials by our very own students! Uh-huh, think Michael Cinco from ANTM Cycle 16. Fierce, right??

PLUS, you get to enjoy a very unique Poi performance still by our very own Assumption students and you get to have freebies from us as well as from our partner, Garnier! Whew!

Want more good news? EVERYTHING IS FOR FREE. The most we are asking for you as a form of entrance fee is to bring as much recyclable materials as you can to be donated to different beneficiaries. Why are we asking you to bring recyclable materials? Because for every recyclable material you bring, you get stubs which will serve as your ticket for the different activities we have in store for you this Saturday.

Hungry? Yummy food cons will also be present during the entire event plus free water for all you dance-lovers out there! Have any questions? Feel free to email us at ac.asaec@gmail.com or text/call us at 0916-698-9656. We will be more than happy to answer you!

See you there?

See you there!

Don't forget to view our video! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa69G9HtF2U

**DISCLAIMER: Our activities differ from details in the video. Please refer to this blog post or contact me at the details posted above for further details, inquiries, or concerns

2012-06-15T05:34:00.001-10:00

I remember this fairy tale I didn't like as a kid; I'm sure almost everyone is familiar with this fairy tale -- Cinderella. Why I didn't like it, I'm not sure. But that's a tale for another time.

For now, let's rewind to the past. From what I can remember, these two step-sisters tried to fit their foot into a single shoe, hoping to fill the role of the prince's future wife. I always found it peculiar and a trifle foolish. I mean, why would you try to fit into a shoe that you know will never fit?

Now let's return to the present. With everything that's been going on, I feel like the two step-sisters -- trying to fit into a shoe that will never fit; trying on a role they were never suited for but still anxiously and desperately hoping they can be what they were never meant to be. I feel inadequate. I feel miserable. I feel defeated.

But see, here's the thing. If I can't fit into that shoe, then why not just buy another one? One that is just my size. Why would I try to confine myself to something? If the shoe doesn't fit, throw it away, donate it, burn it -- but don't keep it. Squeezing your foot into a shoe not your size is painful at least and humiliating at best.

I guess, what I'm trying to say is that even though I may not live up to others' standards, I am my own person. I will not bow down to pressure, expectations, or even my own insecurity -- all of those I threw out of the window a few hours ago. I will be a person who enjoys a waltz with challenges and a battle with expectations.

Whatever anyone's expectations of me are, whether positive or negative, will be noted but not dwelled upon. So for those who think I can't do it, and for I who think that I cannot do it; that I am squeezing into a shoe that will never fit -- just wait till I prove you wrong. I'll smash that fragile glass and buy myself a five-inch red leather patent pumps that fit snugly and watch me sashay down that street with a confident smile and a cheeky twinkle in my eyes, knowing I've triumphed over you and myself.

I am not those two step-sisters who tried to squeeze into a shoe not their size. I am not Cinderella who waited for someone to rescue her. I am not the cat who tried to eat those nice rats (if I am ever to be a cat, I would be the most physically affectionate one. Preferably with a black coat and deep blue eyes).

I am me. No one can define me; no one can bring me down -- not even my own self

Always and Forever

2012-05-17T04:46:00.002-10:00

I may not write professionally, but what I do know is that I write with whatever intensity my emotion has while I type furiously at the keyboard or write at full speed to jot down what I truly feel. I don’t write as frequently as I would hope, but when I do, I write with all my heart and soul I can offer.

Hence, reading past messages from me to my (now) ex-boyfriend quite jarred me -- I was completely in love with him.

I mean, I know I love him, I still do. I know that much. But I never thought it was that deep and lingering and…sweet -- and passionate. As I was browsing through my sent emails, trying to find it in me if I could erase them, I decided to read through them one by one just to see what I had written and to let what we had permeate through me. But what I read completely took me by surprise. I was in love. I was completely and utterly in love.

I know it’s not the most comforting thing in the world right now. I just went through a breakup of my own doing, and coming face to face with the past isn’t really the right thing to do as of the moment. (i.e. it may influence my decisions, blah) But, oddly enough, a sense of relief washed over me.

What I’m doing isn’t wrong – neither is it right. But I do know that I have to do this; that I am doing it for the both of us, even though we may not see it clearly now. I know some people won’t understand, but it is something that concerns me as well. I had to get out before my issues hurt the both of us in the long run.

But that is not why I’m relieved. I’m relieved because at least I know that what we felt was real; what I felt for him was real. And, even as we try to move on with our lives as strangers like we were before we met, I know I will always hold that in my heart; that what we had wasn’t ‘just something’ – that, for a time, it was everything. At least I know that even though we will be going our separate ways, we once had a love that was true and gut-wrenching and almost unbreakable -- something that freed us from the harsh realities of the world when we sought solace in each other. At least, even if someday we pass by each other at a street or at a mall, wearing a different kind of smile we knew from before and, possibly, another person linked in our arms, we once knew that kind of love -- our love.

And that, at the very least, will forever remain with me – even if ‘we’ didn’t reach always and forever.

WTA45 'Kira Kira' (brown) Lenses Review

2012-04-05T16:30:00.003-10:00

I know I did a brief review on these lenses a while back, but I thought they were a bit short so I decided to do a more detailed review on them.

Here they are under natural light:

I have to say, I love this pair of lenses! They blend well with the natural color of my eyes, giving them a very natural look with the enlarging effect. As mentioned before though, I am not comfortable with lenses, so my eyes get veeeeeeery sleepy after about two hours or so. I don't know if that happens with anyone else. lol. So for comfort's sake, I don't use it very often. Maybe once every month.

And these photos show how they look like under normal lighting:

Normal eyes ^ (sorry my eyes look so worn out)

Annnnd with circle lenses on. Not much of a difference save for the size. Neat, eh?

Overall, I really, really LOVE these lenses. They are so natural-looking and so enlarging. /please Comfort, of course, is still 50/50 for me. But I guess that's just between my eyes and I. haha. I would recommend this if you have naturally brown eyes and you just want that enlarging effect without those unnatural-looking designs. Of course, they have a variety of colors to choose from, so again, if you just want the enlarging effect without compromising the natural beauty of your eyes, go for this design. I highly recommend it. /blush

New Start!

2012-04-05T01:21:00.005-10:00

Typical Filipino room with an electric fan, wooden sliding windows, and wooden flooring

Yesterday I decided to clean my room.

BUT WAIT! There's more. ;)

What's better is that I cleaned for a total of 7 hours (4 hours, break, then 3 hours) without sleep and without food. LOL. Isn't that just awesome?

No. I was just feeling miserable so I think I decided to punish myself. Masochist, eh? But still, at least it was a productive misery, right? ha ha. Well, it didn't start off as punishment, but it certainly became one. I mean, 7 hours? C'mon. You're probably thinking I could've cleaned the whole house with that amount of time. Well, my room has been uninhabited for about a year now, and my room has experienced no cleaning -- and I do mean NO cleaning whatsoever in that span of time. Any kind of cleaning at all? Naught. Not even arranging things. It just became a sort of dressing room for me.

Anyway, now that you know I'm a slob, here are some photos a day after major cleaning day:

Too bad I didn't take a 'before' picture. I swear, without any exaggerations, that you would not recognize it as a room by a girl (but the pink walls are a give-away). You'd think it was a warehouse with the mountain of clothes and bags on the bed and on the floor, shoes just tossed aside after use.You get the picture /dignose

I don't really name my stuffed toys (except this one teddy bear that has been with my since babyhood. I named him Nathan), didn't know where to put these, so this white tiger stuffed toy was wearing Tootsie's cone of shame and my two wacky headbands.

YES, INDEED! (I hope)

One of my favorite authors -- Philippa Gregory! I've read all her Tudor novels and her The Cousins' War novels. I actually read some books of hers in this Powerbooks branch entirely free! /wahaha Others I've read in PDF format, so I didn't buy them anymore. Although if I do get a job, I plan on buying all her books though I have already read them

Already discarded some clothes that I wasn't using, a LOT are in the laundry basket, yet I still couldn't fit them all inside my closet. So, why do I ALWAYS have nothing to wear when going out?? O_O

My growing collection of novels. Incomplete 'cause I couldn't find the others. Started liking novels around freshman or sophomore year in college hence, my writing has improved since then. I am now an official fan of books (especially historical ones). I have a small book collection, but I've finished a lot of books at Powerbooks for free (LOL) and have read more in PDF format. I so want a private library when I get rich.

And what do you know? I found a LOT of interesting things in my pile of stuff. It was like a blast from the past!

Me and my best bud's final project for our Humanities course. Prof was so mad at us when we tried to boycott her class 'cause we thought it was already free cut (also got the go signal from our block rep) And it was me, my best friend, and our other friend who ran into her. A lot of our block mates already left. As we were about to go down the stairs, the elevator doors opened and there was our professor. She looked at the bags we were carrying and with a baffled look, questioned us as to where we were going. We were stunned in our place. It was so terrifying especially for a freshman. We felt like we were in a horror movie of some sort. LOL. She was oozing with anger when she called everyone back. But on hindsight, it was pretty hilarious. /nobigdeal

Good time, good times.

Historical fiction & non-fiction books area :]

By the end of the day, I was sore ALL OVER. Carrying thick high school books, piles of clothes, and everything else are no walk in the park. I appreciate our house help more now. -_- I wonder if anyone else's room is as messy as mine was? LOL

One week hiatus, she says.....

2012-03-30T11:58:00.007-10:00

Well, so much for one week. It ended up being more than 3 months! Whew.

/sweat

Honestly, I haven't been into blogging that much lately. When I was younger I used to love it, but now I prefer writing in journals whenever I would want to rant about something or if I want to let something out of my system (i.e. expressions of anger or melancholy, you get the drift). But since finals are over and it's already our summer break, might as well update my blog that has been gathering dust in the internet world. (If such a thing is possible, hehe)

As you can see, I tweaked my blog a little (a lot) just to 'girl' things up a bit. I found my blog's former colour scheme a little too.... morose. lol. So I added more touches of pink here and there to keep it a bit more upbeat without deviating too much from my preferred colour scheme.

Hmmm.... what else have I been up to lately.....

Ah! I found this twitter account that tweets from the bizarre to the funny to the downright nasty scandals/rumours/facts about history's famous figures. His/her account's name is @historyweird, you should follow it. It's really interesting. And by interesting I meant I spent 3 hours deeply enmeshed and highly entertained by this page. haha! It really is a source of recreation for me, reading these types of information, especially since I am a huge history fan (with emphasis on Japanese and English history). If you visit my twitter account, I am following at least 20 twitter accounts devoted solely to tweeting historical facts. LOL. How nerdy can you get, right? I don't know what about history that draws me in. Maybe the enigma of it all. Or the tragedy. Or even the possibilities (a lot of what if's). My best friend's boyfriend once told her that he believes in reincarnation (I do, too, actually) and that when we feel a strong, unexplained connection to a person or a place or anything, it means that in our past life/lives we were strongly connected to that person/object/place. I have a very strong, unexplained fascination with English and Japanese history, so what does that make me? LOL. My best friend tells me her boyfriend theorizes that I must have lived there in my past life or I may have been strongly connected to that place. Logic may not agree, but I would like to think so. A romantic idea, don't you think?

Well anyway, I think I have rambled on a little bit too much despite saying I prefer writing on journals. haha! Just think of it as sharing some interesting (I hope) tidbits that I've picked up along my hiatus. I will try to update my blog with reviews, tutorials, or, God forbid, more ramblings! lol.

To end it, here's a funny sample of his/her tweets:

1631: Charles I's royal printers cause outrage when they print hundreds of Bibles, missing the 'not' from 'Thou shalt not commit adultery'.

Hello, Tootsie

2012-01-07T00:48:00.001-10:00

Oh, hello scruff ball!

RANT

2012-01-05T06:16:00.002-10:00

Blogger, why can't I post any comments on any blogger page??? It keeps saying choose a profile, BUT THERE'S ALWAYS NONE TO CHOOSE FROM. =D>

Date!

2012-01-04T06:30:00.001-10:00

Yesterday, a good friend of mine dropped by the school and said she needed to unwind so we had lunch and a bit of window shopping. We went to Glorietta 4 at Food Choices and had Omurice at this newly-opened 'Korean' food stall.

At first we thought it was such a good choice. Just look at this little thing! It was so cute (and convenient).

So when the buzzer did go off, I went there and got my order. I ordered the Beef Omurice, and they gave me Seafood Omurice. I didn't even get mad or bitch out in the slightest and told them pleasantly that the beef one was what I ordered. The lady in the cashier who was in charge of my order ROLLED HER EYES and said "Akala ko ba..." THE NERVE. I didn't even give a flip about it and she has the nerve to roll her eyes? THE WORST SERVICE. Next time I go to food choices, I will definitely get their name and even take a picture of their stand. *fuming* /shock

Their 'Omurice' isn't even a proper omurice. It's just plain rice inside.

Thank god their beef was a little better, but I can't say the same for that rubber they call 'pansit'. Took me minutes to fully chew through it (seriously).

What we ordered: Beef Omurice, Sausage Omurice, Kimchi (which, still, did NOT taste good), fruit magic in strawberry kiwi with yogurt (LOVE!), siomai, potdog red iced tea. Can you spell glutton? There were just two of us! LOL

To be fair, it was very filling to the stomach. For around P119 it was a good eat.... for someone who was hungry enough to eat a horse. But the service was just downright awful.

Afterwards, we went to National Bookstore to buy a planner for Daine (my friend mentioned above). She just couldn't wait to scribble on her new planner/journal so she decided to do it on our next destination. lol

We went to Tutti Frutti yogurt shop next, so by this time we were completely exhausted from all the walking. We ordered Pomegranate and Melon flavored yogurt with strawberry and green tea mochi balls. I totally did not color coordinate the two when I was putting the toppings (I actually only realized it now. lol), but it turned out so cute! We also added some cornflakes, btw.

After a good rest, we then went to Globe Telecomm to pay for something I ordered online. Hint: IT'S SKINFOOD'S WHITE GRAPE FRESH PACT!! I read some great review about it online, so I decided to try it instead of buying my usual The Face Shop's two way foundation. I'm just waiting for its delivery. I can't wait!! Novelties rock. <3

Then we went to landmark to buy a new mascara for me since my old one was flaking already. Of course, I bought the usual Maybelline Volum Express Hypercurl "Cat Eyes" mascara. I tend to stick to the tried and tested unless with money and heard some good reviews about other products. hihi

*gasp* everyone can clearly see my ugly undereye bags. :(( But this is how the mascara looks when applied. I think I'm going to do a tutorial on how to apply this mascara correctly to get its full effects. Maybe after midterms. :D

After that we just browsed around landmark for some comfy pyjamas then off to SM Makati to browse around the shoe department and at Forever 21. We were exhausted, but we we drooling whilst inside the store. After a lot of ogling and drooling, we decided to go home, and go home we did. We reached our houses feeling like we've been shopping a lot the whole day though we didn't really buy much. lol. But at least we got to hang out before midterm exams week. AJA!

Maybelline Aqua Gel Liquid Foundation

2012-01-04T05:53:00.000-10:00

So for today, while I am drying my toenails' paint, I will be doing a review on one of my favorite foundations -- Maybelline Aqua Gel Liquid Foundation.

Photo not mine. Couldn't capture mine on photo because it's stained with a lot of eyeliner marks from the time my eyeliner bled. :))

First off, I have very oily skin. It has improved now because of my updated skin regimen, but it's still oily nonetheless. This foundation is water-based, unlike most foundations which are oil-based and clogs your pores. This foundation is absolutely divine because it glides on smoothly to your skin, it's easy-drying, it's SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT -- it feels like nothing's on top of your skin. I just love the texture of it. So this is really the only foundation I can use here in the Philippines for the daytime. To make it easier for reading, I'll list the pros and cons in bullet form like a good beauty blogger does (joining the bandwagon. hehe)

PROS:

- lightweight, almost feathery feel

- water-based (does NOT clog pores so no oily-ness throughout the day)

- matches my shade perfectly, their lightest shade is not too pale for me

- does not oxidize

- small, compact size so it's easy to fit in the make-up case

- buildable in coverage

- the skin can breathe because of it's consistency (and because it's water-based)

CONS

- because it's water-based, the coverage isn't much.

- and that minimal coverage doesn't last long if you're sweaty, though mine stayed put for hours even though I was literally sweating like a pig

For me, who has oily skin and who sweats quite a lot, very easily, I would give this foundation a 4.5/5. I just love it for everyday use. It may even trump my bb cream (because it feels so heavy and oily on the face). Who knows? I'll update this blog with photos of myself when I get the chance to photograph myself with this foundation on.

In conclusion, for those who have oily skin, this baby's the one for you! I just love, love, LOVE it. <3

Review - Violet Circle Lens (WTA61)

2011-12-31T10:27:00.003-10:00

My official first post for the year. hahaha. Actually, I just did this because it is now 4.08 in the morning and I have nothing better to do and I am feeling hyper, so I decided to do this post. :}

The case is dirty 'cause I took this photo when I wasn't using it anymore ('cause the other pair disappeared never to be seen again)

This is the 2nd pair of lens that I bought. I was supposed to use this for my cosplay, but I didn't push through with it. These lenses became my favorite though. At first I thought it was going to be weird because the brown in my eyes is going to show and it'll look weird with the violet, but it turned out to be one of my most favorite EVER. Because my eyes are a but amber-y and the violet in this lens is somehow very vibrant, it complimented my eyes really well. Let me show you:

Click on the photos to enlarge them :)

It doesn't really show the complements in these photos 'cause these were all taken indoors, but under sun light, my eyes become amber-y and it really compliments the violet in the lens more. Of course it's very obvious that I'm wearing contact lenses, but it's not repulsive-weird. It's fascinating-weird (if that makes any sense). That's why this became my favorite pair of lenses. Sadly, the left pair got lost because I was in a hurry that day and it fell into my things and somehow I never found them again no matter how hard I looked (and they were big so they were easier to find than normal-sized lenses). So I ended up having to replace them with my newest pair of lenses (brown this time) which I have reviewed(ish) earlier. And the sad thing is that it happened months before their expiry date, so I kind of felt like I lost a bit of money there. But it's a really good investment and it's been a wonderful few months. I will never forget you, my first WTA61 (and my second pair of lenses). The times we spent together will always be in my heart and in my memories. /no

In conclusion, these lenses are really rave-worthy. It's great for cosplayers because it's highly-pigmented without it being creepy, it's HUGE so you get that anime-eyes effect, and it's also great for ulzzangs/gyarus because they really get that dolly-eye effect.

The verdict?

Comfort: 3/5 (still makes ME sleepy)

Color: a whopping 5/5!

Enlarging effect: 5/5

There you have it. I hope this review was helpful for those who want to try these babies out. Time to hit the sack, lovelies. Good night!! <3

Everyday Makeup Tutorial :)

2011-12-31T06:07:00.000-10:00

Hi! If you were wondering how I do my everyday makeup, here is a small tutorial for it. :) (might do a video blog on this. We'll see. hee hee)

Basically, these are the products I use for my every day make-up with the exemption of the false lashes. I use the full lashes for special occasions and when I'm wearing big-sized lenses. I can use the half-lashes everyday, though. I just don't because the added time consumption of drying the glue and trying to place it correctly just isn't for me with school and all. I like getting my extra 5 minutes of sleep. hee

But FIRST, the face should be moisturized before putting any cosmetics on it. I use a Japanese brand I got from my mom called DHC. It is the best moisturizer I've used! (well, that's really not saying much since I haven't tried that many moisturizers yet. lol. But it's a Jap brand, so it's really good :)

Oh, Tootsie, you like it too?

Second step is to let the skin absorb the product for a few minutes. Now usually I'm running late for class so I can't really wait for that, can I? So second step for me is actually putting eyeliner on first. Now usually I just use Maybelline's gel liner. But since it's been months since I bought it and it has now dried considerably, I have a hard time with it. So what I do now is I apply the ELF pen liner first so it glides on easily and it gets the shape I want without stray, messy lines everywhere, then I top it off with the gel liner so it stays in place. :)

Step three is to apply eyeshadow. Now you're probably thinking it should be the other way around because it can obscure the eyeliner. That may be true, but for me that's exactly what I like. Well first, the eyeshadow doesn't completely obscure the liner. Rather, it thins it out. So instead of having heavily defined eyeliner (which, by the way, can make you look a bit more severe/hard), you have a soft look, especially paired with neutral colors of the eyeshadow. What I use it Avon's shadow quad in, I think, Coffee? Actually, as you can see in the photo, the 2 shadows in the middle have completely disappeared. lol. Well, I accidentally dropped it, and it shattered. :( But the good news is that the ones that didn't shatter were really the ones that I frequently use. I don't really use the other two. So that was good. haha :P

Something like this, but the color I used here is gray-black, not brown, so try to imagine that it's brown. hehehe. And also, not that dark. A bit lighter than that since it's for everyday use. (I'm also using ELF's false lashes here. This is just an example)

Step four is to apply the BB Cream. The BB cream I use is Etude House's Precious Minerals All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA ++ in Sheer Silky Skin. Actually, I liked Elianto's BB cream way better because this is a little too pale for me (and they only come in two shades. The other shade is too dark :|) and this is a little denser so it's a tad heavier than Elianto. But Elianto has been phased out of Makati malls. D: So I just bought this instead. And since it's a bit too heavy for my liking (it's a preference), I mix it with a little Avon Ideal Shade tinted makeup base in Pink Pearl. I mix it together and apply it all over my face. Then, I use Avon Simply Pretty Lip and Cheek Tint (forgot to include this in the photo >.<).

Step five: Apply mascara. What I use is the Maybelline Volum Express "Cat Eyes" and it is my ABSOLUTE favorite out of all the mascaras I've tried. I know it doesn't work for some because I've read some reviews about it, but it really works for me and for my friend. It really holds up your lashes with or WITHOUT using a curler, and it stays held up for a long, long time. It also gives your lashes considerable length and volume, which is such a plus for me since I love playing up my eyes. Oh, I forgot to mention. I also apply my lip balm after my moisturizer so my lips absorb the moisture of the balm. Then, after applying the mascara, I dab just a little bit of lip balm (I use Nivea) then use Ever Bilena lip liner to stain my lips. What I do is, I glide it across my lips a few times, then I smudge it with my fingers and dab the excess on some tissue. Then I apply a bit of my Nichido red lip gloss. I dab a little bit on my lips, then smudge it again. What it does is it gives you a more natural and healthy looking sheen on your lips as opposed to glassy, oily, lipgloss lips which I hate (again, it's all about preference)

For step six, I put on my ELF concealer in Honey under my eyes and on either side of my nose (because they tend to get so red), then set everything with The Face Shop's two way powder foundation in 23 to set everything. I love this powder foundation because it can look very natural and polished in daylight and it isn't heavy at all. But since I've just run out of that, what I'm using for the meantime is just good old baby powder. It smells great, and it's inexpensive for everyday use. Actually, even when I had my powder foundation, I still sprinkle a little bit of baby powder on top of it so it controls oil and for my face to smell great. hihi

For days, when I use my circle lenses, of course I use false eyelashes. I use either the full ones or the half ones (depends on my mood or where I"m going or who I'm with). Then I just put eyeliner below my water line (just half though, not the whole way. Too much for me)

Last step is to pencil the eyebrows lightly for a clean look. I'm not a huge fan of the thick eyebrows nor am I a fan of the too-defined ones, but I do like clean, defined brows on me. I use Nichido eye brow pencil in dark brown. After everything, here is what it'll look like (more or less):

without contact lens. I just used a bit of white with a little blue eyeshadow underneath my eyes here.

With contact lens. And sleepy. And bored. lol

So there you have it, my usual make up. Hope it made sense and I hope it's helpful. I'll list the products below. :)

DHC moisturizer (I have no idea how much this is)
Etude House's Precious Minerals All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA ++ in Sheer Silky Skin (P700+/P800+ sorry I forgot. >.<)
Avon Ideal Shade tinted makeup base in Pink Pearl (around P600)
Maybelline Volum Express "Cat Eyes" (around P300+/P400+)
Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm in Cherry
Nichido Starlight Lip Color in Scarlet (P100+)
ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen (P129)
ELF All Over Cover Stick in Honey (P129)
Maybelline Gel Liner (around P400+)
Avon Simply Pretty Lip & Cheek Tint
The Face Shop False Eyelashes (half) (P115)/ELF false lashes (full) (P129)
Ever Bilena Lip Shaper in Multiberry (P75)
WTA45 "Kira Kira" brown lens

Derailed

2011-12-31T02:52:00.001-10:00

Gosh, I am so sorry for the long hiatus. Been busy with school and, well, procrastination. Mostly school. hehe. Anyhoo, I've got tons of review in line, but school starts in two days' time so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them all done by then, but I will try since I am a fan of bloggers' helpful reviews. So, without further ado, here is my post before we welcome the incoming year. :)

The WTA45 (Kira Kira) brown lenses.

So here they are when I put them on

And this is my natural eye color (using Elf's false lashes)

As you can see, it blends really well with my natural eye color. You can only see the difference when you look really, really, REALLY close (which is too close for comfort for people, including me, so I don't think anyone but my boyfriend really gets that close to my face. lol). I thought that it was obvious that I was wearing circle lenses because they are SO BIG, but actually there were a few people who were mad confused if I was wearing lenses or not because it really looks like my natural eye color. haha!

I do have to say, that as pretty as they are, they are not recommended for everyday use. I don't know if this holds true for others, but with me, I get sooooo sleepy when I put this on after about an hour or so. Maybe because it puts extra effort on my eyes? I get like that too with false eyelashes (even with half ones). But you have to remember, if you put these babies on, you have to wear a bit more makeup and play up your eyes and skin than usual because if you use this without the proper amount of make-up, you will look like an alien, especially if you don't have naturally large eyes (like Alison Harvard from ANTM). So I usually pair this with false lashes, so it's double the sleepy-ness for me.

The thing is, makeup gives the illusion of larger eyes (like using eyeliner and/or the right application of eyeshadow). So, if you're going to use this, I suggest using more makeup than usual. Because if you're eyes do not accommodate the size of these lenses, you're going to look ridiculous. Case in point:

Looking incredibly ridiculous

In this photo, I'm only wearing contact lens and minimal make up (because I was feeling especially lazy and tired that day. Guess it shows in the photo?). It doesn't look too horrible there because I'm only using webcam photos, but I did look ridiculous then. lol. Then, compare to this photo where I'm using the correct amount of make up for lenses this size.....

(I'm wearing shorts here, btw)

Better, right? So, for aspiring ulzzangs/starting gyarus or even for those who want to purchase these lenses, this is actually the more proper way to wear it if you don't want to look like an alien/lady gaga if you don't have naturally large eyes. I actually have small eyes (not too small, but they're pretty average). For example:

So really, I don't have very large eyes. But when I put make-up on (with lens).....

OOPS, I mean "FALSE" lashes, not falshe. hehehe

Tadaaaaa! Eyes look bigger. /please Magic. hehehe. I've read about those posts about make-up transforming other people and then people making fun of it, but in my view, anyone has the right to look good if they wanted to no matter what they use to achieve it as long as they never hurt anyone in the process. Everyone has the right to feel good, and one way you can feel good is to look good. So it's all right to wear make up. I actually enjoy putting on make up. It's just like painting; like art -- and the canvas is yourself. It is so enjoyable and I hope everyone knows of its joys. :)

DISCLAIMER: There really is no right or wrong on how to wear lenses. This just serves as a sort of reference. This is what I think looks good and there is no right or wrong. At the end of the day, go for what makes you feel more comfy because feeling comfortable is also a main factor in feeling and looking good! :)

Oh wait, this was supposed to be a review about my brown circle lens, right? o.O Oh no, I got derailed. LOL. Wait, I'll post another blog devoted to my newest pair of lenses. /blur

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Blagh

2011-11-07T07:19:00.000-10:00

I kind of don't want to sleep even though I'm already sleepy because I know sleep seems so short and when I wake up tomorrow (later) it's already the start of second semester, and I am both excited and nervous about it at the same time.

Excited because I could be more productive and I've chosen to do well in my studies so I can graduate already and nervous because of the same thing -- I'm a bit frightened that I won't do well and that I won't meet my own expectations. I want to prove other people wrong and show them I can do it; if I put my mind to it, I can be great as well. But I'm scared I won't live up to that anymore. Looks like I haven't gotten my self-confidence back fully. *sigh*

We're also putting up this org for animal welfare and the environment in our college, so the first hurdle is to get it approved. And since I'm going to be the president, juggling that with the added responsibilities is a bit terrifying. I could do all the preparations hands down, but I'm not a very charismatic person and I'm socially awkward, so that's going to be my main problem.

Then I realized, the word "fear" (and its synonyms) can be found in this post almost everywhere you look. Isn't fear supposed to be a great motivation?

So, I decided to think of my future and how bleak it'll look if I don't pull myself together -- where I'll end up, where my friends will be while I'm struggling to make ends meet, the shame and the financial burden it'll place on my family and me. Those things are more frightening than all my earlier fears, so I've decided to just suck it up and get my act together! C'mon, Nicole. YOU CAN DO THIS.

AJA!!

Now the very first hurdle is to get up at 6 in the morning for my 9 am class.

... -_-;

OMURAISU BANZAI!!!

2011-11-05T13:16:00.000-10:00

Okay my title was too loud.

But I'm proud of this!! See, I was browsing the net for recipes for making onigiri, tamagoyaki, and omelet rice. It was already around 3 in the morning and I was completely obsessed with making one for some reason. Around 5 am, I went to bed and tried to sleep -- unsuccessfully. So I decided to try making an omuraisu. But to my dismay, there weren't any eggs in the refrigerator. But I was itching to cook (and I was kind of hungry, as well) so I decided to make pirafu (the rice on the omuraisu. Just a kind of fried rice). Since there was no chicken as well and squid balls were present, I decided to use that instead of chicken. So here is the recipe I used:

Ingredients for the pirafu:
1 1/2 - 2 cups of rice
half an onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon butter/margarine
half a teaspoon vegetable oil (or olive oil)
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

First, melt the butter/margarine, then sautee the minced onion and garlic. Toss in the squid balls (or chicken) and cook until the garlic has browned and the onions have become transparent. Put the rice in the pan and pour the ketchup and the soy sauce. Mix together until the condiments have coated the rice entirely. Add in salt and pepper to taste and you will end up with something like this:

Now, as I was on to my third spoon of this, our househelp came downstairs and I realized it was already 6 in the morning. So that means there is the small sari-sari store open already, which means... I CAN BUY EGGS! I decided to buy for eggs and do the omuraisu! I was a bit nervous on how to go about it since I've read from some articles on the net that it was very hard to do, but I got a lot of help from this guy right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx8YzNfTn7w I swear you HAVE to watch him! He is so funny and cute and I learned a lot from this (so haters, please don't hate. You can't touch this). So, here's what I did:

Ingredients for the egg:
previously made pirafu
4 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
half a teaspoon of sugar

Procedure:
Beat the eggs, add salt, pepper, and sugar (it is recommended to put in milk as well. But we ran out of milk, so it was out of the option for me) until sugar is dissolved. You can choose to sift the eggs in the sifter for a more presentable look for the egg. I didn't sift mine because the sifter was in the pile of dirty dishes and I was too lazy to clean it. he he. So, put a teaspoon of cooking oil into the pan and spread it around. You have the make sure the pan is properly heated so the egg doesn't stick to it. Once the pan is heated, cook the eggs. Wait until it's almost cooked with just a little raw egg on top, then put the pirafu on top, then fold (this is whar I did, it's not the recommended way though.) Now, transferring it to the plate is the tricky part. You have to be very careful with this 'cause the eggs are very fragile and it can tear at the slightest pressure. So get a wide spatula and very quickly but carefully transfer to the plate. And here is the final product:

Okay, so it's not the cleanest omuraisu, but this was my first time. So, be careful in transferring the omuraise onto the plate lest this happens

On this side it looks bad....

But on this side it looks decent! haha!

Omelet Rice :]

You can put either chicken, strips of meat or turkey, shrimp, or even bits of cheeses into the rice. I just used squid balls 'cause it was the only thing available aside from hotdogs. Also, the soy sauce in the pirafu is not in the usual recipes; it's a personal touch of mine. It tastes pretty good, so you can try it for yourself if you want. You can also refer to this video for further reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTf5EgVY5uU&feature=related :)

It's now 7 in the morning and the omuraisu is now in my stomach and I am sleepy. I've accomplished what was bugging me to no end, so now, at last, sleep can finally claim me. So, goodnight world and hello dream land. <3

Easy-Peasy Curly Hair

2011-11-04T09:16:00.000-10:00

I just actually learned how to do this while watching Miss Universe(?) and thought I'd try it out for myself. The results weren't too fantastic, but it's acceptable, so I have no complaints.

So, here's how ya do it:

First, apply some extra hold mousse on your hair (I used Garnier extra hold mousse). Divide into four sections, pin up the upper half, and start at the bottom.

Second, twirl your hair into spirals and form it into a bun. You can either pin it or put sanrio rubber bands to hold it in place (I used the latter since I didn't have any pins on hand and this was tried on a whim).

No, it is not a wig; I had to put the flash on so you guys can see. And yes, it looks like antlers because I have extremely long hair (almost to my butt crack. Yes, I said it. Butt crack.)

And third, do it on all four sections and wait for at least an hour and a half (I did mine overnight for the first try) and you will have something like this:

It's a little looser here than when I first tried it because I waited for only less than an hour. hihi

It's not the clearest photo but this is what it kind of looks like. It looks decent in real life (just a tad messy. Maybe it's because of my hair and I slept on it). Kind of like Taylor Swift's curly locks

Yes, I know. Not my best angle. But the curls show, so..

It doesn't beat the look or curling irons or rollers, but hey, if you want something easy (I also call this the Lazy Curls) or if you don't have rollers or curling irons and you want to have a new hairdo for the day, then you might want to try this. With a different mouse, though. Garnier sucks (did NOT last longer than 2 hours).

Crepe à la Pizza

2011-11-04T08:54:00.000-10:00

I was hungry, so I was rummaging through the refrigerator and the pantry to look for ingredients I can use for something. Since the basic ingredients were present, I decided to make crepes with Nutella. Long story short, it didn't turn out good (the crepe was too.... eggy, I guess) so I decided to scrap it. But then, my conscience got to me and I thought it would be kind of a waste to just throw it away, so I sniffed through the kitchen again for what I can use for maybe a savory crepe. There was tomato sauce, garlic, onion, cheese, no ground beef or pork but there was hotdog, so I decided to make a sort of pizza crepe. It was an experiment, so I didn't really know how it'll turn out. But, to save you the expense, it turned out pretty good, fortunately. So for those of you who are willing to try this crazy food experiment with minimal ingredients, here is the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 pack tomato sauce
half a small onion, minced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
3 hotdogs, diced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder to taste

For the sauce:
In a sauce pan, fry the minced onion and garlic with a bit of vegetable oil (or extra virgin olive oil if you have) till you can really smell the aroma wafting through the air. Then add the hotdogs and fry till cooked. After about a minute, add the tomato sauce with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir. Add a bit of sugar to thin out the sharp taste of the tomato sauce. Simmer for a bit and it's ready!

Crepe a la pizza:
Spread the sauce onto the crepe, add some cheese, (you can add some pineapple tidbits but this is optional), wrap the crepe around, and put it in the microwave or oven toaster to melt the cheese (poke some holes in the wrap). Take it out, and enjoy!

tried to put in a little bit of presentation. FAIL.

FYI, I also call this the "Evil Genius" crepes since I wasted nothing and invented something very, very edible all on my own with a food-scrap and very few ingredients. mwa ha ha ha! (yes, I'm exaggerating)

Also, you can add or substitute some ingredients in this recipe. I don't think you can substitute the tomato sauce, though. But you can add certain ingredients like mushrooms, parmesan, mozarrella, pepperoni, green pepper -- basically anything you would normally put on a pizza. Or just about anything you can think of. You can be inventive with this, go ahead! The ingredients I used in this recipe just calls for a hungry stomach and good old recession. ;)

Baby

2011-11-03T06:33:00.000-10:00

Everyone, please let me introduce one of the creatures that dominate my heart -- my dog, Tootsie. <3

Tootsie is a 6 kg, one year old female Shih Tzu with a bit of Maltese blood; her father is a pure breed while her mother has Maltese blood. So far she exhibits both character traits but her physical appearance and energy is more on the Maltese side (she's a bit bigger than your average shih tzu). She has boundless energy (sometimes she's on *Pinball mode) but she has a small appetite unless stimulated by savory, NEW flavors. She follows me everywhere I go, even in the bathroom. Well, she doesn't go inside. She stays guard outside though. She cries when I go home and knock on the door and it isn't open quick enough. In turn I smother her with hugs, kisses, cuddles, and playtimes whenever I have the time. She is really such a huge part of my life.

Other things about Tootsie:

- likes cheese, boiled egg yolks, and ice as treat

- eats anything she can get her mouth on (then again, don't all dogs do that?)

- hates Yakult and garlic

- loves playing tag

- the absolute baby of the house

- doesn't like it when someone touches her during her sleep (which I always do. tee hee)

- loves belly rubs (sometimes she'll run towards you then slide into an upside down position. That'd be your cue to rub her belly as much as she likes)

- *runs in circles in lightning speed around the house when energized ("Pinball" mode)

- likes cats more than dogs; intimidated by her own kind. She thinks she's a cat.

Motto: "When it's on the floor, it's mine."

Pretty baby

The Fast and the FURious: Makati Drift

Just like a rug

Model potential, baby

Me eats you!!! Rawrrr!!

Unkempt and sprawled on her bed. lol

My pretty baby's newly groomed

Under her favorite refuge

Recent summer haircut (even though it's already November)

Sup?

She is my love, my best friend, my partner, my baby sister, and my child. She brings such joy and love not only into my life but in my family's as well. I will NEVER give her up for any material possession in this world. I love love love this little girl. We are a tag team and we always, always will be. :)

Fooooood, glorious food!

2011-11-03T00:45:00.000-10:00

Last week, my dad and I went to the Department of Foreign Affairs to get me a passport. Yes, I am nineteen and I just had my passport last week. There was such a long line and when I got to the counter so they could process the papers I had, the lady told me that my birth certificate wasn't acceptable because there were a lot of erasures and such. She said that if we could provide a clearer birth certificate then we could go straight to the counter and not wait in the long line, so my dad decided to drive all the way back home (which is such a long way away) to get the needed papers. I decided to stay behind and just wait. It took all of 3 hours I think and all I did was sit and wait and listen to the music and play some games on my phone. Finally, dad came back. When we went to the counter, the lady didn't even keep it. She just took a glance at it! WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THE CLEARER BIRTH CERTIFICATE IF YOU WERE JUST GOING TO GLANCE AT IT AND NOT EVEN KEEP IT FOR RECORD'S SAKE??

Whew.

Anyway, at least we were able to finish it. After that we went into the nearest place with restaurants and I picked a cozy-looking Japanese restaurant. "Yasheba" was the name of the resto, I think (I can't remember. drats! >.<)

When we went inside, no one -- absolutely NO ONE (except the staff) were inside. It was a nice-looking restaurant, not exactly shabby, so I was wondering why there was no one. Maybe the food or the service wasn't too good? Well, I was about to find out. For sure though, the airconditioner wasn't turned on when we got inside. Maybe it was because there was no customer. Good thing they turned it on for us.

Didn't take a picture of the menu, but here is what I ordered. he he he

Gigantor Omu-rice! mwa ha ha ha ha!

But seriously though, it was SO huge, even for my standards! But it was y u m m y. <3

My dad ordered a Bento Special for him. I forgot what was on it, but I do remember there were croquettes. They were okay. :) Ordered some California Maki and Tamago Sushi as well. I've never tasted Tamago Sushi before, and now they are my FAVORITE. (aside from the california maki. hihi)

About 20 minutes into the meal, I was still just only halfway through. That was unprecedented for me, but maybe it was because, hm. How can I put it? Let's just say the tank was too full and needed some good...releasing first. LOL.

So in the end I couldn't eat it all and had it wrapped so I could bring it home. All in all it was a good eat. The service was good, and it wasn't hot in the place. So, I'd give this place maybe a 3 or 3.5. If I go back there again I will be sure to catch the name of the shop. ^.^v

Can I Just Share?

2011-10-30T23:23:00.001-10:00

I really hate feeling inadequate.

Good Ol' Halloween

2011-10-29T07:03:00.000-10:00

I gotta say, I'm really digging the Halloween spirit these days. Case in point:

Photo above and below show my experiment with make up for a fashion show Tootsie and I were invited to participate in as runway models. Yes, you saw it right. Runway models. (Hey, I've decided not to let opportunities pass anymore. If this not for me, then it's not. Charge it to experience!)

Photo below showcases secondary stage of the experiment.

Photo below shows the final output of the eye make up. I'm kind of loving it, if I may say so myself. Might just consider making it my every-day makeup. lol :P

Ah, yes! I bought new contact lenses since its predecessor's left lens got lost among the blackhole in my stuff. (and they were my favorite, too! Never knew violet lens would look good with amber eyes) This time I bought a pair of lens that was similar to my eye's natural color because really what I'm only after lenses is the enlarging effect. Teehee. Well, a lot of people didn't notice that I was wearing contact lens, just the size. So they were mostly confused. Hahaha. I'm in love with these lens. <3 (They're WTA44 btw, aka Geo "Kira Kira" lens)

And here is TOOTSIE in her costume! Purty, right? That's my baby for you.

And below showcases my undying and ever-growing fascination for masks, especially Venetian half-masks. Bought these in Landmark for P100. The feathers were worn out, but it was the only black mask left, so I got it thinking I can just replace the feathers easily if they were to fall out anyway.

Though the only complaint I can make about the approaching Halloween is that channels on TV are filled with scary movies and commercials. I swear every channel you surf there's always something creepy on. And I'm the type of person who uses the TV as a sort of background noise while using the laptop. So when I hear scary commercials on a channel my heart just skips a beat on impulse. Seriously, I love a good horror story, but only when the sun's out. Sad to say I am a huge scaredy cat. So, good luck for me these coming days. Haha!

Let's all stay safe on Hallow's Eve. :)

Bippity Boppity Boo! (FINAL DAY)

2011-10-29T06:37:00.000-10:00

I know it has been weeks after Bip's fifth and final day at our house, and I'm sorry for not posting about it sooner, but because I never fully wanted to disclose it till I was ready (that is, until I can write about it and remember it w/o crying or being sad), I decided not to write about it until now.

Sadly, due to certain circumstances, our family cannot adopt Bip permanently.

So, on October 14 2011, Bip and I spent our last day together.

Bip, Tootsie, and I spent the entire day together playing and having fun (well, THEY would play. The human just stands by and laughs and sometimes plays along). I really couldn't do much to separate those two once they've started the playing. I had to supervise at all times though because, as stated in my previous entry, Bip has surprisingly sharp teeth and can puncture Tootsie's big eyes. Fortunately, it didn't happen.

Come night time, Bip and I decided to sleep in my room; just the two of us. I wanted to monopolize Bip's presence and sweetness for as much as I can with the little time I had left. After all, she was going to go back to her foster parent and there is a good chance I may never see her again (except on photo updates). It actually made me cry because Bip has left such a dent on my life for the past 4 days that she stayed with us. I can't explain what exactly it is -- maybe it's her loud personality or her inspiring zest of energy and sense of normality despite her physical lackings. Whatever it is, I can't really put my finger on it. But the thought of not having to see Bip curl her ears in happiness or her wet-nosed kisses or her voracious appetite or her high-pitched bark -- it was enough to break my heart ten times over.

Some of you may be wondering why I've invested such emotional attachment to a dog I have been with for only four days, and some of you may be thinking I am overreacting over a "mere" dog. Even if I tell you, you will never understand until you've felt it for yourself.

Bip has such an energy and sweetness about her that it's impossible not to open your heart to her and let her in forever, if not your home; she has this way of creeping inside your heart and staying there permanently -- this small creature who has suffered from different ailments such as ehrlichia (a tick-based disease) which affected her RBC, which made her anemic and in turn affected her appetite. From what I have known, she has had owner before. If she was neglected this much physically, I think she has been neglected emotionally as well. That may be one of the causes of her being territorial of certain people and her insecurity towards other dogs (masked entirely in loud barks) and being left alone. And despite her obvious physical difference from other 'normal' dogs, as far as she's concerned, she's normal -- she can fend for herself, defend herself from other dogs (even bigger ones). But once you leave her, she weeps and whimpers like a lost child, proof of how she needs close emotional ties with her human. She's just like a normal human child. Truly, you would give your heart to her almost in a trance. At first she annoys the heck out of you, but before you know it your heart is completely won over by this little one.

The morning of the day to return Bip. Curling her ears because I am FINALLY awake and so we can play . lol

The morning of the day I was going to return Bip, she greeted me with her earls curled when she sensed I was stirring and opened my eyes and cooed at her; it was one of the very few mornings I had this conflicting emotion of happiness and so much sadness.

As we got in the car, she was quiet albeit affectionate. She ate only 1/3 of her food, which was unusual for her. I'd like to think she 'sensed' what was about to happen. When the building of her original foster parent was on sight, she curled her ears and whimpered! I was sad -- too sad -- but I was delighted she knew and never forgot her home and the kind human who took her in and did all she could to restore her back to health and genuinely loved her as I have. The moment I handed Bip over to her, the curled ears appeared and gave her foster parent so many kisses. I was a tiny bit jealous, but I was happy. At least I know Bip is in good hands.

With a heavy heart, I went out of the building's lobby and into the car. I was thankful I had my sunglasses with me. I couldn't have hidden my eyes brimming with tears from the driver. The last scene I saw was Bip happily together with her original foster parent again.

You might think me bad, but for the first two days, when I would give Tootsie kisses, I'd impulsively think of Bip. When I scold Tootsie, 'Bip' is the name that came out of my mouth. Truly, I felt like a cheating lover in a way. Hours, days, weeks passed. My loneliness over Bip's departure slowly drained out of my system, but from time to time, I would find myself wondering about Bip.

Here is a video of all the videos I managed to take of Bip during her brief but important stay with me. This won't explain what I felt towards her (not even this lengthy blog post), but I hope it can convey the happiness I managed to achieve through and with Bip. She will always, always have a place in my heart. Always.

I hope you find the loving, permanent home you deserve, Bip. I wish you nothing but the best in your journey. I love you..

Bip and Tootsie's Playtime

2011-10-13T00:49:00.000-10:00

Here is a video of their play-fight. So sorry for the poor quality, I grabbed what I could to capture this glorious moment and it just so happens that the one I grabbed was my phone. lol

Well, here they are. Bip and Tootsie playing and Tootsie's semi-Pinball Mode. :]

Bippity Boppity Boo! (Day Four)

2011-10-12T21:53:00.000-10:00

Day Four's start was not so good.

Sorry for the blurred pictue ^_^;

Bip peed twice inside the room, and pooped once. And bit my dad on his foot as he was walking inside the room which incurred a bit of wrath from him since he was still tired form his travel and was not feeling too well. We were sent out of his room with airconditioner and tv.

The day did get better, though. Bip and Tootsie played with each other at last!

We were in the living room, banished from his highness's throne room, when it happened. Maybe because Bip has been in the room for most of the time and she hasn't explored that part of the house yet so she wasn't very territorial with it. Tootsie found her voice at last and was suddenly barking at Bip out of nowhere. It was Bip's turn to cower and she was looking at me for protection. You should have seen the look she gave me, she really wanted me to carry her. It took all my will power not to carry her in my arms and murmur words of endearment to her. But I didn't surrender to those eyes, and probably for the first time she found herself utterly powerless in Tootsie's big, loud barks. It ceased after a while with Tootsie actually whimpering afterwards. Probably she was just looking for a playmate? Then afterwards it was Bip's turn to bark. After a couple of minutes it stopped, and after a few minutes also of silence, Tootsie barked again. Needless to say I was a bit confused at this point. In the end, I ignored them both with a befuddled sigh and went back to my reading, hoping that they were just 'talking' to each other. Seemed like a good idea to leave them to their own devices because, before I knew it, they were eagerly chasing each other around the house. It was a sight to see, really.

*gasp* is this the start of something new?

After that, things went back to Tootsie avoiding Bip, but that little playtime of theirs gave me hope. So, my fingers are still cramped from finger-crossing.

Around 3.30 pm Tootsie deemed it wise to come close to Bip and sniff the heck out of her while she was eating. Not a very good idea. She ended up fending Tootsie off and guarding her beloved food. But, thankful, Tootsie went into her *Pinball mode that earned them another playtime. Wiiiii! But alas, I had to end it lest Tootsie come close to becoming blind again. Bip was nipping at Tootsie playfully, but she was doing it in her chest and in her cheeks -- dangerously close to Tootsie's right eye. And as I've noticed Bip's exceptionally sharp teeth, I decided it wasn't worth the danger (because Tootsie really will go blind if the same spot becomes target of a sharp object again). Sadly, I had to stop their little rough play. But it was amusing to see that Tootsie didn't use her forelegs at all during their play-fight. Usually, when we play, Tootsie uses her 'hands' to grab hold of the toy or our hands (depending on what we're using). It was actually Bip who was using her 'chicken wing' when she gets frustrated and can't reach Tootsie. I was secretly proud of my little Tootsie for that. I can see she's going to be a good mother someday (if that play-fight was any indication).

I will update this blog later on in the evening, as Day Four comes to a close. I just wanted to share this little bud of hope. Hoorah!

*Pinball mode - when Tootsie becomes so energized she runs around in circles in the house in lightning speed for several rounds

Bippity Boppity Boo! (Day Three)

2011-10-12T21:26:00.000-10:00

Sorry I haven't updated last night, was too absorbed in my new book to post a blog or even to update my facebook account or anything. *squeals in excitement of my new book!*

Anyway, on to Bip's third day at home.

First off, the night before, she finally used the doggy bed!! She still prefers the carpet and pillow, though.

Totally lol-ed at this one. Yes, she is dead asleep here. This little one brings out so much giggle in me these past few days.

Second, it was the day dad came home from his three-day trip to Singapore, and since Bip is wary 'strangers' and feels as if she's this big guard dog and my dad is going to be the whole judge whether Bip is going to stay or not, I decided to take caution in their meeting.

Their initial meeting was good. I brought him to the back door where dad entered, and no squabble. Dad patted her on the head and Bip didn't growl. So far, so good.

Come sleeping time, since Bip sleeps on the ground and Tootsie sleeps at the bed with me, there was the usual yapping. But it lasted for a few seconds only -- good to know Bip is acknowledging a bit of discipline as time goes on. After a while, as the two babies slept, I look at Bip sleeping on the floor and since it is still possible that the family may not want to adopt her permanently, I felt such a pang of hurt at this possible loss. Bip has integrated herself to my heart like Tiny (the half-Rottie I fostered temporarily for CARA) that imagining her not with me is painful enough. So I decided to create a little makeshift bed for us in the carpet.

Bip sleeping like an angel on the little bed I prepared

And Tootsie sleeping like a, well, like a drunkard on our bed clutching at the remote. lol

We slept like that for the whole night and yes, I had cramps all over my body the next morning. lol. And that pretty much concludes Day three.