Kisses from Princessarah

Review: Ever Bilena Matte in DUSK

2016-08-21T00:02:00.001-07:00

So last week, my mom and I went to Watsons. I wanted to try something different for my everyday look so this time, I was looking for a nice shade of dark brown..

I've done some researches first and I've came across EB Matte in Dusk! EB Mattes are popular here in the Philippines because they are quality yet affordable pigmented lipsticks! Perfect for everyday use plus they offer a wide range of shades! This is just my second EB Matte lipstick. I had Mauve before and I didn't like the shade that much because it seems nothing / invisible when applied on my lips (read my review about that) so this time, I want to try a darker shade.

I've been contemplating if I should get Dusk or Toast of New York! Toast of NY is just a little lighter than Dusk.

Been using this for one week now and I love it! But look!! Haha it seems like it's going to fall off anytime!! Good thing it retails for only P165 or approx $4.

Dusk has a deep and dark brown color with a touch of brick red!! Sounds complicated right? But it is really pretty!! It doesn't look cheap when applied unlike a certain product that I once tried!

Oh btw, did I mention that you can see the shade even without opening the tube? Makes it easier for every girl to look for a certain shade in a collection of lipsticks :)

Forgive my face! I just woke up from 12 hours of sleep that's why excuse me from using a Snapchat filter! Haha! So this is my bate face. Did not put anything!

Dusk when applied! See? It creates an impression and an impact on point. You need not to put blush on just to pull off a look!

When I go to work, I usually put on foundation, powder, fix my eyebrows and apply this Dusk lipstick then I'm good to go. It lasts long as well (around 4hours)!! However, I need to reapply after eating lunch and before going home. I'm not complaining though cause it is really good for it's price!! Will definitely try more shades from EB Matte collection.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Swatches

2016-08-20T23:41:00.001-07:00

I'm Hello! I've heard that Revlon's Ultraburst Matte Balm is on sale again!! Get one for 50% off. Haha in line with these, let me share to you 5 out of the many shades available. I forgot to include 2 more that I own..

L-R: Elusive, Passionate, Striking, Standout and Fiery.

Here are the swatches under natural light:

I'm a big fan of these lipsticks! It gives a matte feel and at the same time, not too drying. It also gives a slight minty feeling every after applying! My all time favorite is the Standout. It gives a deep red and can easily create an impact on any look :)

Review: Chulips Lipbalm

2016-07-23T20:39:00.001-07:00

Let me just share to you one of my purchases when I went to Japan! :) I found this lipbalm similar to EOS Lipbalms' packaging and presentation but this one is a little cuter!!

Forgive me for the low quality photos!! I was so excited to use it :))

I can't read Japanese therefore I cannot understand what it says on the packaging.. I can see somehow that it is SPF22 plus it is a lipbalm that glides on your lips smoothly.

I can remember that there are a wide variety of chumchum characaters! I chose Daisy Duck because it was pink!! :)

It looks so cute!! I bought this merely because it was cute and pink. I didn't know it's flavor and everything else was going to be a surprise.

Tadaaaa! It is very much similar to EOS!

Finally time to try it! It was a Wednesday morning at school.. I can't last a day without putting on lipbalm because my lips are dry.. My everyday lipbalm ran out already so I decided to use this one! It glides smoothly on my lips.. However, I'm still unsure of its flavor. It has a hint of mind and it is somehow sweet at the same time!

It stays on my lips long that's why Inlove it! The onky downside is... It is very bulky to ne put inside my small everyday make-up kit! :)

Digital Perm in Mary Pauline Salon

2016-06-18T17:46:00.001-07:00

So I have finally decided to have my hair permed AGAIN. This is my second time but now, I'm trying the digital way of perming.. My first one was done through traditional perming which I also blogged here!! So if you have time to go through my old posts, you'll probably see it.

I had my hair done in Mary Pauline Salon, Timog. I personally know the owner, Ms Mary Pauline.. Hi Ms Pauline! She gave me a huge discount so I immediately grabbed this opportunity.. Digital perming costs a fortune in other salons!!

Here are the procedures that were done:

1. They washed my hair and put on some chemicals. This lasted for about 60-90 minutes. They said that it is the same chemical they use for rebonding :)

2. They put on the rods!! Yaay! This is it! The number of rods that will be used depends on how thick your hair is.. Some salons (I think) have different sizes.. They only have one size here though.. I told them that I wanted big curls or just wavy hair..

3. They connected all the rods in a machine.. The machine will be the one to release heat for my hair to curl. This will take about 1-2hours :)

4. The machine was turned off but the rods stay. They put another chemical which I don't know what is it called.. They said it was for cooling down and for setting and locking the curls.. :)

5. The hardest part was the waiting time!! Haha! I have to wait for another 60-90 minutes! After this, they washed my hair and it was finish! :)

Tadaaaa! How do you like my new hair? They didn't put anything on it but they advised me not to wash it for 2 days.. :) They also said that the curls will still be more defined as time passes by. I was just shocked it didn't turn out the way I expected it to be.. However, I still like how it turned out.

After an hour of having my perm done. It looks shaggy and thick! Huhu!

The morning after that.. This is how my hair looks like. Shocks I want to take a bath akready but I still can't. Looks like I've been into a fight!!! Huhuhu I'm really scared it will turn out to be like this everyday.. At one point, I thought of going to a salon to have my hair rebonded instead!! Huhu. I rushed into the nearest drugstore and bought Curl Defining Milk.. So I could use it immediately after taking a bath..

Finally I took a bath already and applied curl defining milk immediately..

After putting curl defining milk.. Here's how it looks like.. Wheew.. I'm relieved it's not that shaggy anymore!!

3rd day having my perm..

4th day having my perm.. It's true!! The curls will get better and will be more defined! Yaay! I'm finally happy with it.

After a week of having it done!! Yehey!! :) It's pretty good! No combing and brushing needed though I have to put defining milk every morning.

2 weeks of having my hair done :) I felt like my hair became longer all of a sudden?? Haha

Almost a month already!! What do you think?

Here's Mary Pauline Salon's prices incase you're interested to visit any of the branches soon! Tell me about your experiences, recommendations and comments :) I'll try to update this post regularly to see how long will the curls last.. :) It has been just 1 month since I got it permed.. Hopefully I'll be able to maintain it!! :)

LIPSTICK COLLECTION

2016-03-19T21:26:00.001-07:00

These are just SOME of the lipsticks we have at home. That includes mine, my mom's and my niece's. Honestly, we're lipstick addicts (especially my niece). She can't resist buying new ones even though she has a similar shade already.. Well who can blame her? Lipsticks are lipsticks and every girl needs that ;)

Our pool of lipsticks! That includes matte, glossy, shimmers, satin and balms.

REDS:

Left - Right:

Maybelline Velvet Matte in MAT 11

Maybelline Lip Polish in Pop 9

Revlon Super Lustrous in Certainly Red

EB Advance in Red Twilight

MAC

MAC Russian Red

Excel Paris in 504

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Standout

Loreal Tint Caresse in Tulip Blossom

My favorite(s) among the reds are the MAC Russian Red and Revlon in Standout. They stay long for a couple of hours!!

PINKS:

Left - Right:

Revlon Super Lustrous in Stormy Pink (doesn't have a swatch)

Snoe X3 in Sugar and Spice

MAC Please Me

Excel Paris in 507

Maybelline Velvet Matte in MAT 10

Nichido Matte in Pink Lush

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo

H&M Hennes and Mauritz (lip gloss)

My favorite is NYX Soft Matte in Tokyo! M It is a very hot pink shade of pink. I don't think I can pull of a light-shade pink.

ORANGES:

Left - Right:

NYX Matte in Strawberry Daiquiri

Nichido Matte in Charming

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Audilicious

I love dark lipsticks! So my favorite among will be the NYX Strawberry Daiquiri.. Not too bright unlike the Revlon Audilicious and not too pale like NYX Antwerp.

PLUMS:

Left - Right:

Wet n Wild in Dark Wine (no swatch)

Wet n Wild Matte in Ravin' Raisin

Maybelline Lip Polish in Glam 6

Etude House Matte in 813

Maybelline Colorsensational in Plum Shine

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Shameless

If you're really looking for a dark plum shade, go for Ravin' Raisin.. I always wear Revlon's Shameless cause it stays long and not that too intimidating on my face :)

BROWNS / NUDES:

Left - Right:

Etude House's Color Me Nude

Maybelline Colorshow Creamy Matte in Barely Nude

Ever Bilena Matte in Mauvey

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm

Kiss Proof Soft Lipstick in 009

Color Me Nude is the best base coat on lips although it might make the color a bit dull.. NYX Stockholm is my favorite.. It's dark, matte and stays on for hours.

LIP GLOSS AND BALMS:

Left - Right:

Bright Light Lipgloss

H&M I Love Myself When I'm With You Lipgloss

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry

Burt's Bess Lip Shimmer in Plum

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue

Maybelline Baby Lips Chubby Stick Cherry

H&M Lipgloss

Definitely love Burt's Bees!!! Has a minty feel and tint! :)

Hope you liked our collection of lipsticks! :) Share yours? :)

Personal Goals for 2016

2016-01-06T15:48:00.000-08:00

With the GRACE, MERCY and GUIDANCE of the Almighty Father, I believe I can do all of these this year!!

Ella's Lashes and Nails Salon, Boni Mandaluyong

2016-01-06T15:46:00.003-08:00

Before the holidays, my niece and I decided to have our eyelash extensions. Our first choice was to have it done in Oh My Lash.. Since it's just our first time, we opted for a cheaper choice!! Hahaha!

Went to Ella's Lashes and Nails Salon along Boni in Mandaluyong.

Here's their price list. Both of us availed the Barbie Doll Curl Lashes for only 399!

Here's my niece having her lashes done.. It takes about 1 hour to finish the whole extension procedure.

Done! Her new lashes look natural.. Barbie Doll lashes are alternate of size 10 and 8.

Mine a day after:

Mine a week after:

Mine after a week and a half:

Some lashes are have been removed already.. It tends to be itchy at night so I scratch it.. Haha! Plus, they have the tendency to "stick together" so you need to "comb" them using toothpick or old mascara brush..

Personally and honestly, having eyelash extension tends to be uncomfortable because sometimes it tends to be heavy plus I can't wash and wipe my face properly because I'm scared I might easily lose them.. BUT it's worth a try!! You don't need to put mascara everyday!! Just put your lipstick on and you're good to go :)

Will I have my eyelash extensions again? Yes, but I might try Oh My Lash this time! :)

You've been good 2015! Let's get it on, 2016!

2015-12-31T05:54:00.004-08:00

Honestly, 2015 has been a great year.

Going to places..

My year started with a very long weekend due to the coming of Pope here in the Philippines so we grabbed the opportunity to go to Cebu for their annual Sinulog Festival.
My sister and her family also went home from Australia so we had a lot of family gatherings. One of which is we had a quick getaway to Baguio and we visited the famous La Presa where you can pick strawberries!
I was also able to tick of my first Disney Amusement Park experience (Disneyland and Disneysea) and it was in Japan. I was able to eat authentic ramen and cross on their famous Shibuya crossing.
I was also able to tick of Hong Kong.. It was my first time to go out of the country without my family! It was fulfilling because I felt a sense of independence.
We had a side trip to Macau and saw the Venetian gondolas and Ruins of St. Paul.
During sembreak, me and my colleagues went to Ilocos which is one of my DREAM LOCAL DESTINATION. Can you imagine how happy I am to tick this off this year? Seeing the Bangui Windmills and walking through the street of Vigan feels so surreal!
Lastly, because of APEC week, we were able to squeeze in a trip to Banaue and Sagada. Walked through the world-famous Banaue Rice Terraces, saw the sea of clouds, hanging coffins, beautiful views and got to experience spelanking and pottery!

On other aspects of life..

Was able to perform on stage with my co-teachers for the Augustinian Showdown.
Painted a house for Gawad Kalinga.
Saw huge hotair balloons on a Valentine's Day.
Lead the invocation in front of the whole Junior Kinder family.
Won 2 Cleanest Classroom Award
First time to try (bara-bara) driving in my entire life
Finally was able to visit the National Museum and saw the Spolarium
Gave painting and me a second chance :))
Tried boxing for the first time
Met Ruthiepie!
My grandmother passed away at the age of 92.
Let go of my first batch of CSA students.. :( But another batch came in.. and they were all blessings!!!!

2015 was indeed a great year though it is not merely pure fun. There have been struggles but I'm glad I'm still whole and is going to face 2016 alive!!

EB Advance Supreme Lipstick in Red Twilight (Matte)

2015-11-08T01:16:00.001-08:00

If you live in the Philippines then you probably know Yaya Dub.. Yaya Dub aka Maine Mendoza is one of every girl's icon here when it comes to wearing red lipsticks!! So while browsing instagram, I've stumbled upon her post wearing a very nice shade of red which happens to be Loreal.. I immediately wanted to go to the mall to look and buy for it but to my surprise, it was out of stock!! :(

I passed by the stall of Ever Bilena and I heard some customers say they were looking for a nice color of red.. The staff replied that they have their best sellers which are Vamp Red and Red Twilight :) I wanted to see and try those two so I asked the staff for some swatches.

The staff said that the Red Twilight is better because it beling to the Supreme line which are just newly released.

And out of wanting a nice Yaya Dub-looking-lips, I wanted to try this.

Above are the ingredients:) Though it's matte, it contains moisturizers so that the lips won't dry easily/too much.

It comes in a white plastic bullet tube which is somehow similar to MAC's bullet lipsticks (but this one is white) :)

I'm excited to try this!! I'm a red-lipstick fan eversince!! :)

It may appear really dark and intimidating to use at first.. :)

But I'm pretty sure girls of any color can pull this off! Oh by the way, it smells like blueberries!! Yum!

Before applying Red Twilight:

After applying Red Twilight:

Tadaaa!! I love how it reminds me of my all time favorite red-- MAC's Ruby Woo. It's a warm shade of red and at the same time very wearable. I don't mind wearing this everyday at work and did I mention that it is very affordable? It retails for only P195 per tube!! :)

I just hope that it lasts long and not too drying! :) I suggest you out very thin lipbalm first before using this! :) I'm happy with this product but I still want to look for Yaya Dub's red lipstick! Haha!

Review: Maybelline's Lip Polish in Glam 6

2015-11-08T01:15:00.001-08:00

One time, my niece showed me her loot of lipsticks of different shades. I wanted to try a shade with violet undertones so she suggested this Maybelline's Lip Polish in Glam 6.

Note: All pictures were taken under natural light.

I love the packaging!! It's a bullet-sized container with shiny silver cap.

It has an applicator so you can easily glide it on your lips.

Hand swatch! It has violet undertones.. Perfect for those girls who wants to go out of the usual red and pink tones. This also fits girls of any skin tone.

Before applying:

After applying:

See the difference? Hehe! Love that it has violet undertones <3 It complements my skin color and highlights my face. This color is a "to-go" because you can just apply powder, mascara and lipstick and you're good to go :)

The only thing I don't like about it is that it's not matte. I prefer matte lip products because it doesn't give me the feeling of "there's slime on my lips" and I don't want very glossy lips though this products can moisturize your lips all day :)

Review: Maybelline's Dream Satin Skin (Air-whipped Liquid Foundation)

2015-10-19T17:32:00.001-07:00

I My very trustworthy Naturactor's running out already and it is so difficult to look for a seller who sells legit Naturactor (if you know someone, let me know!). In this case, I knew I need to look for another product that will replace (for the mean time) my Naturactor. I need to find a good foundation for my everyday wear at work plus a foundation that works best for my oily skin.

Upon researching, I've stumbled upon Cosmopolitan's list of best foundations for oily skin. One of which (and one of the cheapest among the list) is the Maybelline's Dream Satin Skin Air-whipped Liquid Foundation.

Before buying, I did some research and found out that it's perfect for oily skin and it does give you an air brushed look after applying. So yeah, maybe this is worth a try :)

It says "Air Whipped Liquid Foundation. Our unique air-soft formula provides poreless, satin-smooth looking skin. Extraordinary coverage that does not clog pores. Long-lasting and moisturizing all day."

Ohh sounds so promising!! Let's go try it on :)

It's a pump bottle which is really good so it will be less messy to use!! :) You might need a sponge to apply it.. Though some just use their hands when doing so. Just make sure your hands are clean!! :) Oh by the way, I bought the B5 shade.. This might be perfect for girls who has a fair complexion but doesn't want to look like a walking white lady.

Here's a swatch on my hand under natural light :) Don't press the pump to hard or you might end up wasting some foundation :) For me, it's not too light nor too dark -- just right.. though honeslty, this is not my first choice.. I really would like to buy the lighter shade (B1) but they ran out of stock. No worries cause I think this shade's better!

My super bare-just-took-a-bath face. I want to see the difference it will make :)

2PM: After applying the Dream Satin!! It does make my face look smoother! It was able to hide some of my blemishes! :) It was just so "slippery" when applying because it is in liquid form so you really need to apply it evenly and carefully! :)

Let's see if it will last long especially I have oily skin..

Around 4PM: My face doesn't seem to be that oily yet.. I'm still satisfied with it and no touch up needed at the moment :) (It does look a bit oily here because of the sun's glare tho).

Around 6PM: While eating dinner.. Woohoo. I think I still have that satin-looking face though I also think my face is starting to get oily :)

Around 7PM- Just before I wash my face.. :) No need for touch ups yet but blotting may be a good idea.. :)

Overall, I think this product is a good buy for only 499php though you really need to find the perfect shade for you. Also, don't put too much or else it might end up uneven on your face. Let it dry first before you put on your blush on or it might not blend well :) I also love that it is SPF 24 which is perfect for full-coverage everyday.

If you really have a VERY oily skin, you might want to try this product but prepare to do a powder fix every now and then :)

Foodie: Maisen "Japan's Finest" now in Manila

2015-10-13T05:39:00.001-07:00

I'm fond of eating Japanese food especially katsu(s)!! So when I saw a post about the newly opened Maisen on my feed, I can't resist feeling excited to try this out :) I've heard that Maisen is Japan's best tonkatsu restaurant so I have high expectations on this.

Went their branch in SM Megamall level 3 of Building A. The place was quite huge and their staffs are really accomodating. They are the ones to ask you what do you need like more cabbage, extra miso soup and etc.

Different sauces are readily available on each table which includes their Katsu sauce, sesame dressing, salt w/ herbs & others.

What to expect on their menu:

Of course, Katsu sets :) Comes with unlimited rice, cabbage, pickle set and miso soup.

They also offer Donburi sets :) It comes with rice, pickle set and miso soup :)

They also offer sandwich sets served with fruits and salad.

They have 1 Maisen Kid's Set for 330php.

We ordered what they call Maisen's specialty which is the Katsumabushi Set for 390php.

This is what it actually looks like :) Bite-sized Tenderloin katsu chops served with rice, Onsen Tamago and Dashi stock.

You can enjoy your Katsumabushi in 3 ways:

1. Scoop out the katsu and rice into the bowl.

2. Garnish with sesame, wasabi and green onion (picture above).

3. Pour the Dashi broth

Tadaaa!! You can now enjoy your Katsumabushi. It also comes with soft boiled egg so you may also opt to mix it in the bowl :)

We also ordered Cheese Minced Pork Katsu Set for 390php. These have cheese inside!! Oh I love cheese :) This set comes with rice, cabbage, pickle set, miso soup and some fruits.

I was only able to finish 2 of these because it's very heavy plus it's "nakaka-umay" because the taste of the cheese it too evident. :)

Overall, we're happy that the famous Maisen in Japan has finally arrived here in Manila. Their Katsu tastes good.. It's tender and their breading that hugs the katsu altogether is crispy though it may be too thick :) However, Maisen was below our expectations and we can't help but compare it to other katsus we've tried.

I still prefer Yabu while Angela prefers Kimukatsu over Maisen when it comes to katsu :)

Review: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry

2015-09-25T07:04:00.001-07:00

Let me share to you a treasure given to me as a gift last Friendship Day :)

During the time this was given to me, I'm really looking for a good lip balm to sooth my very dry lips. When I opened the gift, I found this and it feels like one of my prayers has been answered :)

Tadaaa! Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry :) It's sleek and it's a twist and pop up type of lip balm.

The only thing I don't like about it is that once you twist it up to pop, it won't come back anymore so you really have to be careful when twisting it.

My bare and dry lips. See? That's why I really need to put on some lip balm.

My lips w/ the lip shimmer on. It gives a light color and it gives you a mint feeling after applying it. This is what I use everyday and it keeps my lips moisturized however, I have to reapply atleast after eating. I also use this as a base when applying matte lipsticks :)

Pros:

-gives a minty feeling

-gives hue so no need to put lipstick on if you're on the go

-sleek

-easy to apply

-can last a long time

Cons:

-once you twist it to pop, it won't come back anymore that's why it's a bit messy to use

Overall, this product is perfect for people who wants some gloss, color and moisture for their lips though it might be a bit pricey (400php) compared to other lip balms available.

Foodie: Torch (Greenbelt)

2015-09-25T06:56:00.003-07:00

One holiday, my 2 college friends and I decided to have our lunch out.. :) One suggested that we just eat at Torch, Greenbelt :)

We didn't order much because we're reserving some space inside our tummies for dessert afterwards.. :)

Blackened Chickeb Alfredo Pasta (P290) -- Fettucini noodles tossed with their very own creamy Alfredo sauce, topped eith grilled Cajun chicken slices served with garlic toast.

Uncle's 5-Cheese Pizza (P340) and Baked Fish Fillet in Tangerine Teriyaki (P300)

All orders are good for sharing :) Torch also offers soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, sushi, panizza, steaks, ramen, Filipino and American food and breakfast food. :)

Travel: San Agustin Church, Intramuros

2015-09-25T06:54:00.001-07:00

I work in a Catholic school which means it requires a lot of praying, attending mass, novenas, and a whole lot more.. :)

Days before the actual of the Feast Day of St. Augustine, a chosen few (from our company) were asked to attend a Novena Mass at St. Augustine Church in Intramuros, Manila.

This is what the facade looks like. It's the oldest stone church in the Philippines founded in 1571 and it was declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1993 (considered as a Baroque Church). Awesome ❤️

When you go in, this is what you're going to see! The church is huge and the details on every angle is beautiful! There are pretty chandeliers, saint statues and relics all around the church.

I've yet to see more of its details and beauty when we get back ❤️ For now, I'm lucky I got the chance to squeeze a visit on this wonderful church but looking forward to seeing this beauty again :) God really is the most talented ❤️

KERABOND Experience

2015-09-25T06:52:00.003-07:00

My hair's wavy that's why I always opt to get my hair rebonded.. I tried having a traditional perm one time and it was hard to maintain so I went back to having straight hair :)

History of my hair for the last 2 years:

-I had it colored (light brown)

-I had it permed (traditional perm)

-I had it colored again into lighter tone..

But then I transferred work so..

-I had it colored again (to black)

-I can't maintain curly hair anymore so I have to had it rebonded but during the process, my hair turned red

-So I have to bring it back to black again

-Then just before I go to Hongkong earlier this year, I had it colored again 😋

Imagine how dry and damaged my hair is? No wonder everyday is a bad hair day for me. I can't flaunt my crowning glory cause... It's not something to flaunt to.

Want to see?

Everyday disaster.. Right? :( So I always tie my hair so that people won't notice 😛 It emphasizes my big face though.

During our free Friday, Angela forced me to go to the salon to have our hair "fixed" and try Kerabond. We went to Contour and Wellness Salon in Silvercity, Pasig (near Tiendesitas). It was owned by her mom's friend so it's trustworthy and she always go there for her hair fix 😛

The place is currently messy because they are moving to the Tiendesitas Mall this October 2015 already.. We understand that they are busy packing stuff to transfer, and they have a lot of things to prepare. It was my first time here so I haven't seen the real look of the salon but I heard it looks dainty. The staffs cleared though that their new salon is worth visiting as soon as it's open.

Okay, so let the Kerabond begin.. This is me with my lion (rawr!) hair before the Kerbond procedure.

Shampoo and conditioner always come first. Followed by the application of the "Kerabond".

Waiting game.. :)

The treatment applied to my hair smells really good! The only thing I hate about it is -- it's a little hurtful or stingy to my eyes. There are a lot of times that my eyes feel like crying already!! 😋

Next, they're going to cling wrap your hair and they're going to put this apparatus on.

I actually have no idea what this thing is at first but I can feel that it is a steamer. I can feel hot air coming out of it. :) Oh yeah, it also looks like a huge halo! Hahaha

After steaming, they're going to blowdry it.

Blowdry it some more.. Oh look! Dod you notice my hair color? I didn't know it was that light until now :))

And blowdry, blowdry, blowdry.. Wheew..

And more, more, more blowdry!! Until it's completely dry! Took around 90 minutes to finish because I have very thick hair!!

After blowdrying, they'll iron it.. Which is prolly another 2 hours..

Zzzzzz!! This is what I hate the most when having my hair rebonded or being ironed for a long time.. I'm a very impatient person.. Haha!! My butt hurts already, my phone's lowbatt and forgot to bring cord, the salon's magazines are packed away already.. What to do? :(

Just when I thought ironing is done.. One staff came over and did it all over again!! He has to start ironing everything :)) Maybe he's not that satisfied yet or maybe my hair's still dry, ugly and frizzy! Haha..

Finally!!! After around 5 hours, I can stand up, walk and eat already! But the best part is.. I'm going out of the salon without my lion hair anymore!! :) I just hope it lasts..

Hi Twinnie!! She had Kerabond too!! By the way, we can't wash our hair yet.. We have to wait for 72 hours before we can finally do so 🙈

Here's the pricelist of the salon.. Though I suggest you go there when they have transferred already.. :)

Selfies after the treatment:

Day 1 after the treatment

Day 2: I'm afraid it might go back how it looks like before!! The hair beneath's starting to get wavy!

Weeks after-- my hair is slowly getting back to its original buhaghag look but it's still soft and manageable. I'm really trying my best not to tie it but we had our pilgrimage and it was so hot..

This was taken before I tied my hair :)

Tadaa! This was my first time tying my hair after the Kerabond Treatment. Let's see what will happen next.. :)

Teacher's Diary

2015-09-25T06:52:00.001-07:00

I had a student last year named Aron. We last saw each other during the last day of the school year.. He didn't ask for any recommendation letter so I thought I'd see him again in our school next school year.. To my surprise, he's not there anymore. I was sad because I don't know what happened to him already knowing he's one of my brightest.

Until one evening, I was surprised because his mom messaged me on viber and here's our conversation:

Out of nowhere, the mom just messaged me and updated me of how Aron is doing in school now. Even thanking me for being Aron's teacher last school year!! Aaaah my heart just keeps on jumping every time I reread our conversation and replay the videos they sent saying Aron misses and love me. Glad of everything he has accomplished and I'm so glad that all my hardwork has been paid off knowing that there are parents and pupils who appreciate me ❤️

I have no idea that being a teacher is this fulfilling.

Foodie: Toastbox

2015-09-23T22:10:00.001-07:00

Toastbox has been here in the Philippines for how many years already. BUT can you imagine that this is just my FIRST time to actually try it? Haha!

Spent one Saturday afternoon at Toastbox in BGC but there are sure a lot of branches available anywhere :)

The place's so dainty!!

See? Makes me feel like I'm in a tea shop with my girls and we're going to "clink clink clink" our teacups!

Ordered just these: their famous Milo Dinosaur and Kaya Toast with soft boiled egg.

Kaya Toast with special butter. So I was told that this is best when you deep it in a soft boiled egg with salt and soy sauce. Might as well try it :)

Ordered a soft boiled egg.. :) Put in in a bowl..

Put soy sauce.. Not too much or else you can't taste the egg anymore :P

Then lastly, add white pepper :) Tadaaaa!! You can now dip the toast in here :)

I liked the Kaya Toast. The bread's crunchy and the Kaya's sweet (tastes like Coco Jam). The dip is unique though I really don't like almost raw food (the egg). Hehe! :)

Of course my first Toastbox experience will not be complete if I won't try their Milo Dinosaur. I love eating Milo when I was young (up to now!!). This is perfect for Milo lovers like me ❤️

Overall, I enjoyed my afternoon spent in Toastbox. Loved the place and the food I ordered though I think I should go back to try other food :)

Foodie: Shawarma Bros (BGC Stopover)

2015-09-20T07:38:00.001-07:00

Did I already mention to you that I love Persian food? 😋 Next to Japanese food maybe.. :) I keep on seeing posts on my feed about Shawarma Bros that's newly opened in BGC Stopover (though their first branch was in Pasig and they started through food trucks).

Went there on a Saturday lunch time..

There were a few people eating.. Place is just right with simple tables and chairs.

We're so excited to eat so that we can experience what the hype is about :)

Time to order!! Can I just taste everything? I'm so hungry when we came in! Haha! They offer rice and wrap meals. I'm just sad that they don't sell ox brain!! :( I just hope their Keema and shawarma rice will do justice :)

You have to order and pay at the counter :) Guess what we ordered?..

Huhu why do we still have to wait? :( Kidding. We understand! This "come and get em' when I buzz" thing makes me feel I'm in a milktea shop! Haha! When it lit up, the servers didn't wait for us to pick up the food anymore.. They served it on our table already.

Waiting time is only for a few minutes :).. Even faster than taking photos of the food for Instagram, Facebook and here! Haha!

Their Lamb Steak Rice Meal was pretty good. The lamb is soft and easy to chew and eat!

Their Beef Shawarma Rice Meal was pretty good too though the beef's quite hard to chew.

Honestly, we didn't know the difference of the two when it comes to taste. For us, they almost taste the same! Haha! You'll just know what you're eating because of the size and texture.

Keema! Their keema's not dry unlike the one available in our SUPER favorite Persian restaurant.. This one is tasty and saucy! :)

Oh I forgot to mention that there are three available sauces -- chili tomato, cheese and garlic yougurtt .. Each time you buy a rice meal, they'll let you choose two out of the three. They'll serve it in these small containers but if you run out, they'll gladly give you another one (but you have to ask).

While eating, we can't stop but compare it to our favorite food place for our Persian cravings.

We suggest that there are readily available sauce bottles on each table already so the customers won't have to ask for a refill anymore and people love unlimited sauces!! It might attract more customers! :)

We also suggest to add Ox Brain and kebabs on their menu! Haha!! Ox brain is a priority though! :)

Overall, we enjoyed our food but not the best we've tasted :) Going to tell you about our favorite soon!!

Foodie: Teddy's Bigger Burgers

2015-09-19T02:01:00.001-07:00

I'm One night, we were torn between eating pasta at Cibo or burgers at Teddy's Bigger Burgers.. Burgers won over pasta that night because we realized we just had pasta over the past few days :)

This is not our first time to eat at Teddy's in Shangri-la Plaza. During our first two visits, they're just offering limited choices of food but this time, they're already selling a wide variety from salads, chicken, rice meals, breakfast food, shakes and of course, burgers! We're tempted to try other food but we chose that place to eat burgers!! :) So yeah, burger it is!

Before that, let me just show you a glimpse of how the place looks like. It is actually big and gives you a feel of being in Hawaii.

The place is pretty simple with very few nautical and Hawai (uhh cute surfboards) ensembles.

Let me just also add that there are three large screens at the top of the cashier.. The 2 screens at the side are for different TV shows which at that time was the Ateneo VS National University UAAP Basketball Game but was later on changed into NBA even before the game finishes :( The screen at the middle was for their advertisements like new food to try and their promos.

For appetizer, we had to decide if we're going to try their spam fries or their cheese taters. Guess what won? Our love for cheese!! These cheese taters come with two different dips -- buffalo and special sauce.

We were so unlucky that time because there were no bacons available.. It means we can't order burgers that has bacon. My favorite was the Bleu Cheese Bacon and was also supposed to order Bacon Me Crazy.. But yeah.... :(

Ordered a Teri Burger instead with additional bleu cheese. Good thing they now accept add-ons :) This is an original burger with teri sauce.

Also ordered an Kailua Burger that has teri, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, lettuce and special sauce.

Let me just add that you can already create your own burger! From the bread that you like and everything in between!! :) So if you can't find the perfect burger for you listed on their menu, then you might want to create and choose the inclusions in your burger! :)

Overall, we're a bit disappointed that there were no bacons available :( but somehow happy that there are a lot of choices added to their menu. We just think that the burgers are not that worth their price (approx 300-450 pesos per burger) because it is quite small though they offer different sizes of burgers (big, bigger, biggest) but of course, you have to pay additional amount.

Lazada Experience! Seagate Backup Plus

2015-09-13T05:10:00.001-07:00

Yay can I just congratulate myself from actually buying an external hard drive already? I've been wanting to have one for the longest time already but it seems to be heavy on my budget :))

Okay fast forward.. My co-teacher's laptop got busted and doesn't want to open anymore. All her files are there including pictures from the past years, all her quizzes and activity sheets and presentations.. The worst part is -- she doesn't have a back-up.

This made me instantly decide on buying an external hard drive already. Went to Rockwell but it was hella expensive.. P4,000 pesos for 1TB (Seagate brand). Went home empty handed :) Searched online and found out that the same hard drive I'm eyeing on is a lot cheaper in Lazada.com so yeah, I ordered. It's around 800 pesos cheaper ;) What a jackpot! By the way, this is already my second time to order at Lazada. The first one was when I ordered their Buy 1, Take 1 Romoss Powerbank (for a very cheap price too!).

When I ordered, it says that it'll arrive after 7-8 days but I was surprised it came earlier than expected!! I'm so happy and excited to transfer files!

Came in just after 2 days!! Plus you have the option to pay for the product when it is already actually on your hands!

Bubble wrapped!!! I'm so so so excited!! :)

Yehey!!! This'll be very useful especially my laptop's about to give up on me already! Must start backing-up!!

Product's sealed. Side story: while searching from their list of hard drives, I'm actually tempted to buy a different brand but I remembered a friend who told me that Seagate brand is better than Toshiba, Transcend and Samsung. Those brands have the tendency to be corrupt so all your files will be corrupted too.

Got the silver one though my first choice is to get a white one :) Why not white? Oh because it's more expensive by 300 pesos! Haha!

I'm going to share to you how my new external hard drive works or a mini review on how fast you can transfer files from your computer to this thing soon when I finish backing-up already! :)

My Nursery Classroom AY 2015-2016

2015-09-12T03:38:00.001-07:00

Yes. I'm a preschool teacher!! :) Today, I'm going to share to you what my classroom looks like. I teach the youngest pupils in the school where I work which is the Nursery level (ages 2.6-3).

I work with a partner teacher and most of the designs that you'll see is her idea and her materials (Hi Ms. Cecille!) I just want to share some ideas if you're planning to decorate or redecorate a (class)room for children.

So let's start with our board or the front area.

We have 2 panel boards where we can slide going to the middle to see the gallery where we post the children's artworks.

On the upper left side you can see the following: Calendar, weather chart and attendance.

On the lower left side are the colors with 1 example per color. We change what's on this board every term depending on what's our topic for Math.

We have the alphabets on the middle part so the children will be familiarize with the letters. Plus we also have our schedule cards for our daily schedule on the right most part of the board.

The one on top is the white screen where we can just pull down when we need to flash something from the projector.

On the upper right side is where the Augustinian Value of the Month is posted..

On the lower right side is our classroom rules.

When you slide the panel boards going to the middle, you'll be able to see the gallery or the artworks of the children..

We use a small hook and put a hole on every artwork so we can easily compile and hang the artworks altogether.

We have 4 round tables and on top of each table, we put hanging hot air balloons of different colors so they'll know which color group or table they are seated in.

We also put a small "hanging place" or Reading corner at the back most and made it look like they're under a big tree. They are free to get a book on the sode and sit there to read.

These are our cubby holes! We decided to put owls inside and on the side :)

This is a panoramic shot of our classroom. We have some additional cubbies near the front door for their materials and some cabinets for their books and toys.

I'm happy with the result of our classroom! It's very colorful and very enticing for children!! Though we have to remember that there should not be so much distractions around the children because most of them have very short attention span already and they might get bored easily so you might want to redecorate the room again ;))

Share yours?

My Zzzquil Experience

2015-09-05T21:11:00.001-07:00

I'm a fan of Nyquil because of its effectivity whenever I have severe colds accompanied by cough and headache + difficulty sleeping because of stuffed nose.

Just last week, we went to S&R Shaw Blvrd and found out that the Zzzquil (from the makers of Nyquil) is 50% off because of its near expiry date. I think the original price is at P500.

It claims that it is a nighttime sleep-aid and I was so excited to go home and try this very tempting product which I expect will give me a better sleep!

I took it that night at around 8PM and I felt very sleepy a few minutes after. I usually woke up around 5:30AM the nextmorning but this time, I woke up 1 hour earlier and can't sleep anymore :( Maybe its the effect of Zzzquil of just letting you sleep soundly for the reccomended time of sleeping which is actually good.

I slept about 8 hours which is the standard sleeping time :) I tried using it again on the next night.. Took it around 10pm and slept a few minutes after.. Woke up earlier than usual again but this time, I managed to sleep again just to maximize the weekend-no-alarm-morning :)

Well, this is not recommended if you're still doing a lot of work or if you have goals to finish for the day because it will make you really sleepy! But if you want to sleep soundly or is really having a difficult time to sleep then you might want to give this a try!

You also might want to try this if:

- You're suffering from a broken heart and just want to sleep this off

- You're overthinking.. You better just sleep!

- Feeling ecstatic and excited that you can't sleep

- Suffering from stuffed nose (though this is not a remedy for colds)

- Addicted to social media, tv programs and digital games

- You want to get a good rest and right time of sleep

Share your thoughts?

Foodie: Buffalo Wild Wings

2015-09-05T02:24:00.001-07:00

Since this is my first time to blog something about food, let me share some facts about how I eat and the food(s) I love..

1. I eat very slow! Whenever I eat with friends and family, it's not new to be the last one to finish!

2. I don't eat spaghetti, shrimps and anything super spicy and I don't drink sodas.

3. I prefer desserts over appetizer!

4. I love everything creamy and saucy!!

5. I gain weight fast but then I can't resist eating un(healthy) food! ;)

Anyway, while on the way home from work, I've stumbled upon a food blog which inspired me to write on this blog about the food/restaurants that I've tried!

Sharing you my happiness and what I do best here! ❤️

After a night out at Barcino for a friend's birthday party.. We felt very tired that we woke up the next day almost lunch time! So we decided to just eat somewhere near and something we like! :)

Have you heard of the new mall located in Kapitolyo, Pasig? Angela and I wanted to try eating in Wild Buffalo Wings for the longest time and atlas!!.. The time has come!!

Greeted by friendly and accommodating crews plus large TV screens and comfortable seats.. We felt very happy and excited as first impression :)

Of course, we chose to eat here for their chicken wings! There are a lot of wing flavors to choose from.. From the mild up to the spiciest they got!! :)

Aside from wings, they also offer salads, wraps, burgers, sides, for kids, sandwiches, for sharing, desserts and beers!

Potato Wedges

At first we thought there are no cheese at all.. But when we looked at the bottom part, it's oozing with cheese!! I love this!! So tasty and soft!! :)

Buffalo Wings (P325 for a small order)

I think this is a must-order kind of wing especially that the restaurant's named after this so this is worth giving a try.. Though it is dry and not the usual saucy buffalo wings, you can still taste the "classic heat and soothing buttery flavor". Though I prefer saucy wings over dry ones :)

Parmesan Garlic Wings (P325 for a small order)

I like this one better that the Buffalo! I love everything cheesy and garlic-y!! So this is a perfect combination if you do too :) I just think that it lacks "sauce".. Good thing there's bleu cheese dip for the carrots and celery!!.. So I can dip my wings there too!! :)

Dirty Rice

This rice compliments the taste of the wings but it is nit the best I've tried in the metro.. :) Still good though! Oh btw, this is not good for sharing if you're hungry!!

Overall, we love the ambiance and the feel of the place.. :) Crews are very accommodating and the place is huge.. I love the wings selection!! ❤️

Will I come back? Yes! Cause I want to try the other flavors of wings! :)

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2015-05-17T00:34:00.002-07:00

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