Urban Decay XL Primer Potion

Thank God! My UDPP has finally arrived! I 'm really glad that i was able to try it before the upcoming wedding reception of my cousin. I want to experiment with it first before appyling it in her Big Day. The Genie-In-A-Bottle packaging of this UDPP really caught my attention. But the raving & amazing reviews of every Magazine/Beauty Editors/Makeup addicts all over the world convince me to purchased this product.

It's really impossible for me to have the UDPP stacked along with my other cosmetics without having it's box included. It really looks good with it's whole package displayed in my makeup kit. It's like having a cool trophy displayed and you want to shout it on top of the world about it! LOL! Well anyway, as i was saying..this cool product really looks nice & of course after drooling over it for a couple of hours i decided to try it on my lids to test it first if it suits well and to see if there's an allergy reaction to it. But amazingly it looks nice, just by putting them alone can cover the dark areas of my eyes. So basically it's a 2 in 1, a shadow base and a primer.

Product Reviews:

The product is creamy & really concentrated. Just by putting a small amount of it can go a long way. It contains silicone, so it's s silky, not oily, smells a bit funny but who cares?! i won't be smelling it while it was on my lids right? Eyeshadows appeared more vibrant & pigmented that it really stand-out! It's easy to apply and it saves me time to apply eyeshadows cause i really don't need to apply lots of layer for the colors to appear strong & powerful. Just 1-2 swipes can already build the solid colors. I'm pretty impressed with the result, wearing the eyeshadows for 6 hours and the true colors were still there. No fading/Smudging/Creasing/Smearing while wearing them! It's really a good investment and nevertheless the best one in the market as most reviewer's claims. It holds the eyeshadow longer than i expected even in the midst of perspiration it still appears perfectly flawless. No retouch is needed if you have this amazing bottle with you, without having to constantly check a mirror to touch up your eyes.

Every good product has it's flaws. This cute packaging would one day be sliced open just to get the remaining stuff that clings on the side. It would be really impossible for you to get them all out just by using the old version wand(the straight one). It seems that it's empty but more than 60% are still remaining that you have to cut them open to scoop the remaining out..or otherwise it will be left wasted and a rip-off for paying $22 for a 40% worth of the product. I'm kind of expecting this to happen so i'm seriously looking for some site to guide me properly on how to cut this open. I was kind of hoping that if that day comes i would have the guts to destroy the precious packaging..I know i would be crushed. After all that what caught my attention in the first place. It sucks! One more thing, I felt like it doesnt grab enough of the product with one pull of the wand which i find it a bit dissapointing. I hope they could change this to a squeeze tube instead, same with their newly released Primer Complexion Potion. This Magnum bottle will definetely keep you looking gorgeous for months.

Pros:

-It's a magic! It fulfills 3 wishes: Eyeshadow that lasts, more vibrant color, absolutely NO creasing/fading/Smearing.

-Nice packaging

-A little of it goes a long way.

-Neautralizes my lids, can be used even witout eyeshadow. It covers the dark areas, it acts as a base. So basically it's a 2 in 1 primer.

-Neautral color that immediately gets invisible after application goes with any SKINTONE.

-Relatively affordable cosnsidering how long it lasts and it does the job right.

Cons:

-The packaging, specifically the wand is really a pain. It can't reach some of the stuff especially on the side, that in the end you have no choice but to cut it open to get the remaining out.

Overall Verdict:

Good buy! A Superior product that simply a divine to any makeup junkies! I willingly spend that much & undoubtely i was impressed with it. All you need is a little bit and you are set, dramatic eyeshadows can also be worn on a daily basis as you have this remarkable primer that could hold and extends it's wear. It keeps my eyeshadow looking fresh, perfectly in place and vibrant all day. I didn't regret buying this product as it was serving it's purpose and delivers good quality that leaves me satisfied. My only complaint is their packaging, hope they repackaged soon. The price is a bit pricey but it's an essential! Furthermore, I'm really glad i gave this a shot, makeup never looks so much better!

Fill Weight: 16.3 ml e 0.55 US fl oz

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Travel Sets!

Finally! My first review after few months of absence in doing product reviews! As you all know, after couple of weeks doing our household chores left by the Flood..I finally got the chance to try these 2 Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Travel sets(VIP & Velvet Rope) which arrived a month earlier. I'm really really excited to try these on me, though the first time I had them i just tried them on the back of my hands to see the colors. And after seeing it, i can't wait to try them on my eyes!

What it is:

A dynamic eye pencil, in a rainbow of shades.


What it does:

Glide on color that stays put for the duration of your non-stop, on-the-go day! These cushiony, creamy eye pencils deliver powerful, vibrant color that slides on smooth and stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries to a long-lasting finish that won't budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full artistic, multi-hued effect. Truly inspired, these pencils go all day and all night.


They say:

You're always on the run, so Urban Decay gathered five of their best selling 24/7 eye pencils and shrunk them down to fit perfectly in your glove compartment, purse or boyfriend's medicine cabinet (he won't even know it's there). They're a bit cuter, but still just as creamy, blendable, and waterproof.For these 24/7 Pencil sets, “Best Selling” is an understatement! Full of bright tropical hues, the VIP set is back by popular demand. And, making its debut, the new Velvet Rope set features neutral shades that look amazing on anyone. Each Pencil is a slick travel size, making it easy to stash anywhere.


What else you need to know:

Created with 50 percent moisturizing ingredients suspended in a sophisticated waterproof formula, this brilliant collection of eye essentials offers long-lasting color and a dreamy, creamy feel when applied.


Personal Review:

The packaging is really really cute! I just love staring them all day! It was packaged together against a mirrored backdrop! With 5 dazzling shades of eyeliner pencils displayed. But unfortunately after trying them on my eyes they didn't lasts all day, it didn't even lasts all night! They are nice and well pigmented. I love how it glides easily along my lids without worrying of having my lids tugged hard just to fill up the colors. It's creamy texture makes it easier to apply, and the plus side of it; it dries easily that after application and tried blinking lots of times, it doesn't smudged or stick on top of my lids. The colors are really strong, just one light stroke can create a solid line. So far I'm enjoying these eyeliners but i have to reapply every 2-3 hours depending on the activities I'm engaged to. I live in a tropical country, so maybe it's one factor why it fades easily on me while others are raving how much it stayed on them the whole day. I've tried putting them with/without primer but still the result is the same. My lids are not too oily, maybe it's just not a good combination on my skin.

I've also tried them along my waterline and they fades and smeared. I just need to reapply and good thing i bought the travel size so these can easily fit in my purse. So basically it's not waterproof. But it doesn't easily can be removed by water unless you rub it off. I haven't tried it on my lashline yet, but some people says that it's good.

Pros:

-Great & Intense color pay-off.
-Nice array of colors that can suit any mood & lifestyle you're into.
-The creamy substance can help application glides on smoothly & easily.
-No tugging which avoids having your lids wrinkled in the end.
-No Allergy reactions/itching/burning sensation or whatsoever.

Cons:

-It doesn't stay put for long, it does smudge & smears on me.
-It fades in just a small period of time, not a smduge proof/waterproof in my case.
-Eyeliners that need sharpening is already a downside. Automatic eyeliners are still the best.
-It's creamy texture has the risk of breaking off while sharpening it.
-A bit expensive for an eyeliner that doesn't live to what it claims.

Overall Verdict:

-A really nice eyeliner set for a makeup addict like myself but definetely not recommended for people who has oily lids nor people who lives in a humid country. Ironically, I thought this pencils was best for smudging. So i conclude it would be best if it was done along the upper lashline as what other reviewers says. The creamy texture doesn't go well with my skin but it doesn't mean i wouldn't be using them anymore. That's the reason why i bought them in travel size on the first place so i would be able to bring them along with me to have retouch in case they fades off. I'm in a state of experimenting the colors, I blend them with nice color of eyeshadows, it's very impressive especially if you done it well & with a good combination of lovely colors. These eyeliner pencils speaks to everyone's inner party girl.

Colors:

Velvet Rope SET:

Yeyo - metallic white
1999 - plum with gold glitter
Zero - zealous black
Bourbon - brown with gold glitter
Stash - dark green/gold

VIP Set:

Zero (zealous black)
Lucky (brilliant deep copper)
Covet (peacock green)
Electric (bright aquamarine)
Lust (plush purple)


Product: 4/5
Price:3/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:3.5/5
Overall:4/5
Would I buy again? Maybe
Retail Price: $29 for each set
Where: Sephora, Urban Decay & Ulta

Coping Up

Dear Readers:

I'm sorry for not updating this blog for a month. It's been awhile since the great typhoon "Ondoy" left us severely damaged. Not only our household stuff were destroyed, some of our pets; our lovebirds(I posted it in my blog last time about it)died during the flood, and it also left us emotionally and physically drained. We had lots of things to do, cleaning, bought new stuffs to replaced the damaged ones, and repaired broken stuffs. We were thankful to God that he left us unharmed despite what happened, lots of people especially our Church members gave us food & groceries during those times. We were very glad that these people showed their love & concern to us. Without them, we would have never been coped up that easily epecially we were in the midst of loneliness & frustrations. They were incredibly supportive throughout everything we've gone through.

I was so happy that after all what happened, our house is once again returning to it's normal & happy surroundings, though there's still part of our hose wherein you could see the crippled woods along our walls but the happy colors were already returning. My dad started to buy fishes to fill up our aquariums, and love birds!!! It's like we are starting all over again, and hopefully this will be the last disastrous thing ever will happen in our life.

Tropical Storm "Ondoy" Strikes Manila

The typhoon "Ondoy" Struck Manila on September 26, 2009. A Storm that caused such terror and devastation in countless homes & families here in the Philippines. It was raining hard for 5 hours straight or even more that streets were soon flooded and not long after lots of areas were asking for rescue. No one expected that this storm could cause so much damage and loss, people were given a little preparation and that's why many were affected that caused them their lives. 80% of people were affected by this devastating storm, and we're not an exception to it. Even in the high places were flooded, sadly those in the lower part of the city was seen on top of their roofs waiting for the rescue team. The storm has caused the worst flooding & greatest amount of rainfall in the country in over four decades. And local news shown a lot of places that were experiencing landslides, mudslides & rockslide, some people were not immediately evacuated that many of them died and buried hundreds of homes in the northern part of Luzon.


It was raining hard continously and the time i woke up around 9am, it was already flooding our garage. We were all in a state of panic because the flood was getting higher each minute. We were so confused which we would save first, coz our house, our office, warehouse, and scrapbook store-they are all in the same place. Sadly, not all our stuff was safe and some were drown by the flood. Even our cars that was parked in a very high place was drown and was seen the next day floating. Our appliances and furnitures were all damaged by flood, even all our food were destroyed. What hit me most is my Lovebird. While we were getting our scrapbook stock upstairs, i became so busy, even our helpers as well as my parents that we didn't got the chance to checked our 20 pairs of lovebirds. By the time they went there, all of them were drown by flood. I was so devastated and cried. If only I was there, i could save them all. The most painful part, is my tamed and trained lovebird died. His name is Tweety. He was handfed and was trained by me that whenever i was near his cage he would jumped down and tried to call me so i could freed him. He would just sit on my shoulder or go to my Dad's or Brother's hair. He would never try to fly away. Whenever I'm in our dining table, i would always bring him along with me, he would try to eat my fruits and bathe in my glass of water. He loves to nibble my lips and cuddle...Just imagine the bond we have! so after learning what happened, i was just crying and felt so guilty.




A picture was taken by my mom on Sunday Morning, right after the big flood. The water had already subsided. Our house was a total disaster! Even the cage of our chiuhuahua that was left outside our house was found inside the living room. Unbelievable!






Our Scrapbook store was a total mess! Lots of designer paper were muddied & crinkled. Some of our products were starting to get rusty and other items were totally destroyed by flood. 30-35% of our scrapbook stuff will go directly to the trash.


who would have thought that the flood would reach that high. Do you see the clock that was hanging on our wall? The flood was higher than that! so basically our whole 1st floor was flooded. The flood on our garage was more than 10 feet high, it was terrible!

Online Car Search

A lot of people nowadays are very fond of cars. It's because of the convenience and you can just drive anytime and anywhere you wanted. But the thing here is, it's really kind of hard in choosing the right car for you. People may be looking and ended up getting dissapointed because of lack of knowledge about it. So you might as well research about it and visit: car leasing.

Buyyourcar.co.uk allows consumers to search and enquire on New Cars, Used Cars, Car Leasing, Contract Hire and Van Leasing and even compare offers across all of these purchase routes. It even supplies independant Car Reviews and links to competitive loans and insurance. Ensuring they have something to offer to anyone who is looking to buy a car, new or used, lease or cash. Unique indeed and well worth a closer look.

Excursion at Caylabne Beach Resort

We went to Caylabne Beach Resort and stayed there for 2 days during August 30-31 during one of the excursion for career groups held by our church. Me & my sister was one of the late parties coz nobody informed us about it till the last minute. Well anyway, it was sunday noon right after our church meeting we went to our Church van and had the 2 1/2 hour trip to reach our destination.

Caylabne Beach Resort is located at Tenate, Cavite. The suites is structured in the Spanish Antillean tradition. Their accomodation is good, the room is cozy and has good facilities, it really gave us a good experience and memorable stay during our 1 1/2 day vacation. The ambiance is amazing, it's the moment to relax and the time to get away from City life. I really love that place and is also well known as one of the "Hot Tourist Spot" in Cavite. The Main restaurant offers a great view of the beach and the mountains. The place is convenient and accessible for everybody by offering variety of activities to people in all ages.

The best part to this recreation is "Swimming"! Took a swim at the pool after an hour we arrived, and another one was at night 9:30-11:30pm. It was super fun because nobody was in the pool but us, the best part? NO SUN! hahaha But that didn't stop me there, because the next morning i also took a swim with my sister and cousins from 10-3pm. It was so hot and had to reaapply sunblock every hour to prevent nasty sunburns. We didn't got the chance to try the beach because it was scorching hot and No shade that could hide us from the sun(I also heard that swimming in the beach can easily makes your skin darker unlike swimming in the pools). It's such a shame! I really really like to try their Jet-ski's and their other water activities.

A 1 1/2 day was not enough, there's still a lot of place to explore and activities to try but time is so limited. I really hope that i could go there again someday to have my vacation, it may not be soon because of busy schedules and the long trip but in the future. A Cherry-on-top this summer Vacation.

Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Fresh

What's This:

HIGH PERFORMANCE BALANCING CLEANSING OIL FRESH
-for combination to oily skin conditionsa lightweight cleansing oil that leaves the skin clean, fresh and refined. ideal for normal to oily skin types and acne-prone skin.

Perosnal Review:

Got the chance to try it first on a sample. I have heard this product for quite some time but haven't really give much thought on purchasing one. First, i'm doing anything..EVERYTHING.. to have my face free from oil, and just imagine that this product is actually an oil to cleanse your face. Shu Uemura is a pioneer in terms of beauty products, and i believe that they wouldn't sell something that would dissapoint their customers especially this product is a bit pricey..so i became so intrigued and was thinking that there's a secret greatness to it that people from all over the world are looking for this Cleansing oil. So by the time i have this packette sample i tried it at once.

I had no clue on how will i be able to have my face be cleansed with it, i was a bit hesistant at first and the moment i poured a generous amount of oil in my palms..i've tried the "Fresh" type and was amazed on it's scent. So I gladly rub it all over my face and made sure that i have distributed it evenly. I tried putting a little water on my face and it forms a milky texture, i rinsed it off and was surprised that my face was actually smooth and oil-free. It also removes my make-ups and accumulated dirt that was there before i used this wonderful product. I love it! There's no trace of greasiness along my face after i dried it off, and it maintained it's softness till morning after i woke up. It didn't experienced breakout after using it, which i normally would especially if i use heavy moisturizer..for sure that my zits would sprout out the next day!

Directions:

1. use 1-2 pumps of cleansing oil on dry hands.

2. spread gently and thoroughly over dry face.

3. add a few drops of lukewarm water to face to emulsify(oil will turn milky white).

4. rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Pros:

-It melts off all my makeup, but it takes a bit more work to get my mascara off.

-It nicely emulsifies with water and rinses clean better than you would expect.

-A bottle will lasts you pretty long.

Cons:

-For people who isn't used of using oil as cleanser may find it a bit weird, because after you rinsed it all off you'll feel as though there's still a residue of oil remained in your face.

-Expensive

Overall Verdict:

This is one of the best cleanser I've ever used . Nothing removes make-up as well as this. It's the only product that really removes absolutely all traces of make-up. I tried to swipe my face afterwards with toner on a cotton ball, and there's no make-up/dirt residues on it. No other cleanser I tried has done that. It also leaves my face feeling fresh, moisturized and clean. When used correctly this is the best thing out there for taking off makeup.

Benefits:

Cherry Extract- Refines skin texture by smoothing skin surface and helps bring radiance.

Fresh Aroma- Fresh, clean aroma based on sakura (cherry blossom), grapefruit and lily.

Deapsea Water- Found in the deep sea below depths of 200 meters. naturally provides moisture to skin, and helps to enhance skin transparency and improve skin quality.

Ingredients:

paraffinum liquidum / mineral oil , isopropyl myristate , c12-15 alkyl benzoate , peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate , dicaprylyl carbonate , ethyl oleate , sea water , prunus cerasus / bitter cherry extract , tocopheryl acetate , polysorbate 85 , peg-6 diisostearate , glycerin , capryl glycol / caprylyl glycol , propylene glycol , menthoxypropanediol , linalool , parfum / fragrance

Size:450ML

Price: $62

Best Of Time

Just had a recent findings in were you could find a New or Used Rolex watch in an affordable price. Take a look at this: www.bestoftime.com. Best Of Time offers genuine Rolex watches at substantial discounts to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Because they are an independent dealer of like-new and pre-owned Rolex watches, they are able to avoid manufacturer's pricing controls and forward greater discounts to their customers.

This site sells 100% authentic Rolex watches with models and serial numbers. It was an opportunity to stumble in this site were in case i planned to buy one of these watches I know exactly were i would find them in a discounted price. For people who intend on purchasing Pre-owned rolex watch then you come in the right place! Coz Best of time offers first-rate, excellent, or "like new" condition. In case, you're not satisfied with your purchase you could return it to them within 30 days and have your money refund.

New Style: Curly Hair

I was planning to have my hair rebonded 2 weeks ago, it's been more than a year since my last rebond so i decided to have one. I went to "Tony & Jacky" since they have this promo that I could have rebond using Loreal at 3,000 pesos only. While i was looking for some cool haircuts that I've been planning to have since, i stumbled into the page of Curl & Wavy Styles. I was a surprised on how cool their styles, it really fits for asian like me. So as the stylist was asking what style i prefer, i told him to have my hair curled instead.

At first, after i went out of the parlor i was a bit dissapointed of my new curls. First, I really really look like "LION KING". 2nd, my hair was shorten for 3+ inches, and 3rd, I really missed my long straight hair. But as soon as i learned how to style it myself...I really find it cute and a New Whole Look for me. I was happy that i decided to have a change on my hairstyle and will play with it for a while.:)

Back To The Future Trilogy(My All Time Fav Movie!)

Back to the Future 1

Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to the year 1955 by a De Lorean "time machine" invented by “Doc” the scientist. He met both of his parents as teenagers and unintentionally interfere with their parents first meeting, and because of that her mother falls for him instead! He seeks help from “Doc” in 1950’s to help him get back to the year 1985, and he must get his parents fall in love with each other before he changes time forever, and destroys his own existence.

Back to the Future 2

After getting back to the year 1985, Marty and Jennifer take the time-traveling DeLorean into the year 2015 to straighten out the future of the McFly family. But Old Biff Tannen steals the time machine and gives his younger self a book containing 50 years of sports statistics, which the young Biff uses to amass an enormous gambling fortune and transform idyllic Hill Valley into a living hell. To restore the present, Doc and Marty must return to the events of their previous adventure in 1955 and retrieve the book.

Back to the Future 3

With the Almanac burned by Marty McFly and the time line back on its original course, things are not all well. Dr. Emmett L. Brown and the time machine were somehow struck by lightning, and Marty was somehow received a letter from Doc that he is okay, and in the year 1885. Marty and the 1955 Doc fixed up the time machine after digging it up from a mine, then Marty discovers a grave stone with Doc's name on it, indicating that he will be killed by a man named Beuford Tannen (Biff's ancestor). Marty makes an effort to travel to 1885 to save Doc from his bleak future. Unfortunately they forgot to bring the plutonium with them, Marty and Doc have to figure out to get back to the year 1985. Unfortunately, this will not be easy with Doc madly in love with a school teacher Clara Clayton, and with Beuford Tannen causing constant trouble for Marty and Doc.

My all time favorite movie..:) I’ve watched this trilogy for more than 30 times already and still loving it.:) I just can’t get enough of this movie and I never get bore everytime I watched this. A combination of Action, Sci-Fi, Romance, and Comedy will surely entertain viewers in all ages.

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliners Set on Sale!

I was so furious!!!! I didn't know that Urban decay was having a sale on the 4th week of July! I didn't got the chance to buy their 24/7 eyeliner for $13.99!!! you hear me?! Only $13.99 for the set of Velvet Rope/VIP!!!! It's more than 50% off!! and I blew the chance of buying loads of it. I'm planning to buy lots of so i'll have reserves in case i ran out of that product. The "Sale" was over and it sucks because it was such a Great Deal! Urban Decay don't sell them anymore coz it was a Holiday Item. I can only purchase them from Ebay were sellers would sell them in a high price coz people all over the world are looking for these.

Q&A Portion: Beauty & Makeup Question

Q: What's your favorite brand of makeup?

A: There are many to mention since I love different kinds of brand but currently my favorite are Urban Decay, Lorac, Benefit Cosmetics & MAC.

Q: What Brand are you planning to try next:

A: Lots! But will have try these first: Kat Von D, Bare Escentuals, Laura Geller, Helena Rubinstein & Stila.

Q: What's your Morning Regimen?

A: Wash my Face with "Faceshop Rice Water Cleansing Foam" and pat it dry with a towel. I always put sunblock on my face whether rain or shine, and it should be at least SPF 30.

Q: How About your Night Regimen?

A: Before anything else, i always removed my make-up with my makeup remover. Always do facial scrub once-twice a week. I apply toner then use shiseido night cream & clinique all about eyes rich cream for a serious moisture undereye treatment.

Q: What is you makeup style?

A: It really depends. When i go to church, i make it as simple as possible. I swipe a chocolate brown across my lids, and highlight my browbone. A little contour for my cheeks and use nude colors for my lips. But whenever I'm at the mall or somewhere else, there's an endless possibility of styles that i always do.

Ninetendo Wii!!!!

I guess this is my lucky month! Just last week my Bf bought me a new PSP 3000! and i have lots of games to finish that would last me a long time. But just yesterday my mom bought us a new Nintendo Wii!!! After an endless promises of going to Hk for vacation that was planned for since last year and was always postponed for some reasons, my mom decided to buy us a new Nintendo Wii to make up for not going to HK this September...AGAIN!! And secondary reason, i could workout at home by playing the Wii active and Wii Sports! My mom couldn't let me out to have my workout at gym, she thought that working out at home could save time and money, cause traveling could eat up almost an hour just to go to the Gym.

Well anyway, we went to Greenhills and bought one at the same store where my BF bought the PSP 3000. It was such a good deal! My mom paid 13,500 for the basic package, 8 in 1 Sports pack, an extra wii remote and nunchak, free silicone/jacket bundel set, and 5 free games. I was so excited that i bought 6 more games!!!! I really got excited when i reached home, i coudn't wait for my Wii to be setup so i could tried all the games i bought.:) i can't decide which game would i tried first and keep on having this dilemma!!!!waaaahhh!!!! It is such an amazing month for me to received these wonderful gifts from my love ones and best of all i got them for FREE!!!! hehe

Product Review: Faceshop Rice water Cleansing Foam

They say:

A moisturizing and brightening cleansing line with rice water and Moringa oil. Moringa oil known as 'purifying tree' in India has very strong detoxifying quality. People used to put grinded Moringa plant in the polluted river water to detoxify.

Description:

Contains rice water(10%) Fit Protein orchid extract Vitamin B5 complex. Its creamy and cushiony texture eases handling and moisturizing ingredients leave skin feeling hydrated after cleansing by minimizing moisture loss.


Personal Reviw:

I never get tired of using this facial foam, it's nice and lathers away impurities, make-up, and accumulation of daily and nightly facial oil. The scent is light and powdery..It has a creamy and smooth texture with moisturizing ingredients that leaves skin hydrated and soft. Just a small amount of it could cover up my whole face, so it would take a long time for me before I�ll buy another one again. Good for all skin types, I actually have a very sensitive skin and this product never fails me and instead it was better than I expected.

Product: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:5/5
Overall:5/5
Would I buy again? Yes
Retail Price: Around 400+php

My New Toy!!!

Bf and i went to greenhills to look for a good package deal of PSP. While browsing various of stores the other day we managed to find one that has the best offer. So Bf bought one PSP 3000 for me yesterday as a gift!!! I'm so happy that i requested the store to install some games so i could play with it while going home. I was thinking of buying one for me since last year but was always postponed for some reason. Receiving this PSP (which has been in my wishlist for so long)from my Bf as a gift is certainly the most wonderful thing that happened this week.:) I couldn't believe he would be willing to spend much just to make me happy. I kept on sliding my fingers across the box and just staring at the picture shown in it as we ride all the way home. I chose the color "Organ Black" coz i really like the glossy texture of it. The features of it really catched my attention..I could play mp3, browse Pictures & videos, browse the net and add some cool applications to maximize the capability of it. Moreover, There are lots of cool games to choose from and it's wide screen provides better view on playing, surfing & watching videos. It's incredibly a great gift! Thanks bebe:D-Love it!

Product Review: Posietint

Posietint is the pink version of the most famous and bestselling, Benetint. When i first heard of this product, and saw the actual pic of it all over the net, i did a little research about it and look for a personal review of it. I saw that people prefer this over the predecessor that they're selling their half used product just to have this.

Personal Review:

-The bottle looks ravishing! It's coated with metallic pink finish that has a nail polish type applicator, which i find it easier to use. The product itself is somewhat creamy/milky, unlike benetint it has an inky texture. This is a product where less is most definetely more! A little of it goes a long way. The first time i tried using this, i put too much that i ended up looking like a clown.haha The pink effect of this blush fits to lighter skintones, it's buildable and imparts a nice glow after wearing for a couple of minutes. It also has a slight fragrance that smells really good on the cheeks. A really nice product but be cautious in applying, i tried putting 3 dots on my cheeks and it ends up the part on which i dotted becomes darker than the rest and it looks blotchy! Tried applying it in swipe but i ended up having a distinct stripe on my cheeks the whole day. So to make it even try putting in your fingers first before spreading it over your cheeks. It also strikes a nice balance between dewy and matte. So for people who has an oily skin be sure to dab a powder right after application. It also looks good on the lips, making it look natural with long lasting color that doesn't feel like wearing anything. The color of it makes you feel young, healthy & glowy.


Pros:

-The cream consistensy is a bit thicker and would give you enough time to spread it over your cheeks before it dries out.

-All natural look for both cheeks and lips.

- It really stays put all day.


Cons:

-The metallic finish on the bottle can chip off all over the place.

-The color of it doesn't compliment all skintones.


Overall Verdict:

-In all honestly, i personally like and prefer benetint rather than this. I'm not a big fan of a milky type and pinkish look since my natural blush is reddish tomato especially coming right after the gym. Though it's not my everyday blush, still it would look great in some occasions. Like the time when i want to have this barbie doll look, this blush would surely fit and suit my look and for my lips to get this baby pink pout. But i really admire this product as it provides just the right amount of color.


Size:12.5 mL 0.42 US fl. oz

Product: 3.5/5

Packaging: 4/5

Quality:4/5

Overall:4/5

Would I buy again? No, I'll just stick to benetint.

Retail Price: $28

Where:Sephora, Ebay, etc

Product Review: Loreal Glam Shine Cream-Glam Red

I've never been a lipstick girl. I could count on my fingers the number of times that i applied lipstick in my whole life. And 85% of it was done by makeup artist to have my pictorial done and some are big occasions like debuts, proms and wedding parties. The reason, primarily is because i hated my lips! It's full and added from deep reds, sweet pink to barely there nudes would make it look too plump and would focus on my lips while wearing it. So i only have gloss and some lip moisturizer with me whenever i go. I really really hated my lips up to the point that i wanted it to be reduced by surgery..My mom already inquired and asked the price and how would be the procedure of it. But they advised us not to do it since it's one of my "assets".

Till one day, I was looking some stash of makeup on my mom's drawer and found a lipstick, i decided to try and put some on. I tried a Bright Deep Reds and to my surprised it looks good on me! So i immediately checked online to look for some lipstick and decided to try the Loreal Glam Shine Cream in Glam red. At first,i'm a bit hesistant to try using it while going out shopping. I'm not used to it since i always wore nude and sweet pink gloss over my lips. But i pulled it off by doing my makeup as simple as possible so it won't look too overdo.


Personal Review:

The silver box packaging of it stands out behind the counter, the lipstick itself is in a silver container with cute pink ring band between the bottom and the lid that makes it look elegant and classy. The product is glossy enough to make my lips appear soft and supple. It also provides all day hydrations that lasts for hours. The texture is creamy and rich, color is really pigmented that shines for hours. A combination of glossy and volume boosting effect really captures the heart of makeup addicts all over the world. It has a pleasant fruity smell that seems so addicting and would want to use it every given opportunity. What impressed me the most is that this wonderful product could conceal my chapped and dry lips because of it's creamy formula. It's staying power is pretty good, that i won't be needing to reapply time to time.

Tips:

-To make your lipstick lasts for long hours, apply lip liner first. That would surely help in making your lipstick stay put for long.

Available in 20 Shades:

Sweet Nude, Rose Crystal, Sensual Grenadine, Brown Attitude, Trendy Rose, Glam Red, X-treme Brown, Mauve Delight, Sexy Plum, Grape Juice, Sparkling Red, Hot Lilac, Charming Toffee, So Peachy, Golden Strawberry, Dream-me Candy, Boudoir Spice, Crazy Ruby and Soft Beige

Product: 4.5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:5/5
Overall:4.5/5
Would I buy again? yes,would love to try their other shades.

Product Review: Faceshop Brightening Rice Cleansing Water

Hi ladies! as you all know that it's a must for everyone to take their makeup off after a long hours of wearing it..and of course before going to sleep!!!! I really can't see the importance of it before until one day i started to noticed clog pores and my skin is starting to break out! I used to sleep with my makeup on cause i'm so lazy to remove it...i know i know..it's a big No-No but can't really blame myself especially if there are times that i'm about to collapse on my bed and i don't have the strength to take it off. And so when i'm starting to look for some mild makeup remover on "Faceshop" i decided to try their Brightening Rice water.:) I love that line! I already bought their brightening facial foam.


They say:

-Formulated with the traditional rice water once used by woman of the korean royal court, this concentrated cleansing water gently removes makeup while softening skin.


Directions:

-Moisten Cotton pad and gently wipe over entire face. Rince thoroughly with warm water.


Pros:

-It really removes all my makeups and accumulated dirt and oil.

-It leaves my skin smooth and soft.

-The fragrance is nice, no funky smell.


Cons:

-The pump type packaging makes it really hard to control the amount to be put on the cotton..that lots of times it exceeds and the rest would go waste

-I can't put it in my overnight bag and must be displayed upright or else it would leak.


Oerall Verdict:

-I really love this product! it's perfect and it can be used daily coz it does contain natural and mild ingredients that won't irritate the skin. This makeup remover can be used only for mild makeup applications, and heavier than that would be really hard to remove it all..so they also have the "Brightening Rice Cleansing Oil" for removing heavy makeups.:) And since i'm not putting on a lot on my face, this would be just perfect for me. It's widely available and you won't be missing this stuff! Once you tried it, believe me..there will be a second time of purchasing it! A bottle would last you long since you won't be needing a lot to have your makeup removed, just a generous amount of it and off you go! Better learn to control the pumps otherwise you'll end up having a soaked cotton balls.


Tips:

-Swipe using cotton pads/balls in upward motion, cause doing it the other way around has the tendency of wrinkling your skin or the danger of getting it sagged.

Product: 5/5

Packaging: 4/5

Quality:4.5/5

Overall:5/5

Movie Review: Transformers 2:Revenge Of The Fallen

Me & my bf originally planned to watch the movie on some luxurious cinema, but since there's an announcement of a coming typhoon..we ended up watching it at a regular cinema that is near to my place. We watched the movie "Revenge of the Fallen" on the day of the opening. We managed to buy a ticket and was seated on our desired seat along with our favorite food to snack on.:)


Got this from movieweb
Synopsis:

The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots with reinforcements of their own, may have more to deal with then meets the eye.


Personal Review:

I think this sequel is better than the original. This movie is jam-packed with action and impressive display of special effects that leaves me gripping the edge of my seat. Some heavy explosions that blows stuff down and the shape shifting robots are absolutely feasts for the eyes! It's a real thrill for everybody to watch this highly-anticipated film that has dominated most of the cinema. I never expected it to be this good and for me to have my full attention on it since i'm not a fan of robots..but the concept of shape shifting robots really change my outlook on this movie. A 2 1/2 hours full of suspense, humour, sci-fi action, adventures and romance are all wrap up in one movie. I think it's better not to expect too much but rather enjoy every second of the movie and just let your imagination run wild after watching it rather than imagining what the outcome would be.:) A must-watch for everyone whose a Traansformer fans and people looking for some Big Budget Sci-Fi action movie.:)

My Top 5 All-Time Favorite Movies!!!!

1) Back to the future trilogy

2) She's the man

3) Twilight

4) Spiderman Trilogy

5) Indiana Jones Trilogy

Movie Review: Coraline

Coraline is a story about an 11 year old girl who moves into a new apartment with her parents. They were so busy wtih their stuff that they're already neglecting her. She was so unhappy coz her parents were intent and totally ignoring her. So with nothing to do, she explored the house and found a tiny door. She goes through the doorway and follows a passage to a house that looks just like her own home. She discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life but only much better! There's even a mom-her other mom! and a dad called the other father. They look exactly like her real parents except they had buttons sewn in their eyes. In that world, everything is so perfect..her parents feed her and gives her anything she desires.. until one day her counterfeit parents tried to keep her forever, her dreams becomes a realistic nightmare and she must do something to get back home.

The story is based on a novel by Neil Gaiman and was directed by Henry Selicks. I had no intention on watching this until i heard that this movie is the same director of "Nightmare before Christmas" plus a 3D stop motion. As a fan of Henry Slick's previous movie, i decided to give this a try.

Well, the movie is filled with magic and cool effects that will surely keeps the audience entertained. I don't know about the target audience on this one, some scenes are quite frightening that children would piss in their pants! I would say that this is the most scariest animated film that I've watched. And it was so creepy that they have buttons as eyeballs?! but i really enjoyed the dark and the twisted images on this film, that somewhat caught my attention coz i always had a facination with that kind of things. This movie is not your average type of cartoons, Henry Selick's has taken this stop motion animation to a whole new level. This is a fantastic movie, script is well written and the story line is good. The voice actors were great especially "Dakota Fanning" who voiced Coraline. They really bring out the characters that the visual design is presenting on screen. I really wish i could watched it on 3-D cause it will definetely be an experience! An imaginative twisted tale that would not dissapoint viewers in all ages.

Review: Benefit Benetint

My second review of benefit benetint! Didn't give much elaboration on the first one so i decided to make another for more details.:) Well, I've been using this product for a year and now on my second bottle...I can say that it's one of the best blush i have used! Without a doubt, It was voted "best blush" by Elle magazine in 2006 and was feautured in some magazines for being the best product.

I was pretty amazed the first time i used this, i was using tarte flush and bodyshop lip&cheek tint before and was satisfied with it until i tried this "Award winning and Benefit's best selling product", I was hooked instantly and become a fan of it!!!! At first i resisted to purchase this blush because of the hefty price tag. But the idea looks so promising, i gave in after hearing everybody saying this as the best lip & cheek tint in the market. And they're absolutely right! And now,i have my third bottle waiting when my second one runs out.:)

What I Love About It:

This "sexiest flush you can get from a bottle"has a naturally sheer and sexy on all complexions is buildable from the sheerest application to a bright flush. It work wonders on the lips too, It gives my lips a very natural red tint that suits in any occasion. Just by bringing a bottle of it can give you a pretty look that won't be needing a lot of makeup on. It has an overwhelming scent of roses, that smells pretty good on my cheeks, but it's a bit weird if i put it on my lips coz i can taste the rose petal of it-but i'm already used to it! so no problem bout that.

My second bottle.:)

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The Applicator resembles the brush of a nail polish.:) isn't cute??

Directions:

Apply three dots to the apples of your cheeks and blend quickly with fingertips. Add a few more dots for deeper color.

Pros:

-It stays put for a long time! A record for more than 24 hours of wearing it and the bright flush is still there.:)

-It has a water consistency that can easily absorbed by skin to prevent the greasy feeling after application.

-A bottle can lasts you a long time.

Cons:

-The glass container, it has danger for it to be shattered or broken if not handled properly.

-If the benetint isn't capped tightly it will leak all over your purse or makeup case, but if you do capped it too tightly the plastic lid will cracked ruining the sealing mechanism..you won't be able to bring it anywhere with you.

-Rose Extract: Some people may be allergic to it, be cautious and know the ingredients first.

-Pricey, 12.5ml bottle for $28

Tips & Tricks:

-It get dries quickly so blend it asap coz it may look uneven.

-Use a gloss after applying benetint on your lips, to prevent your lips from cracking or drying out.

-Don't use if you're suffering from acne/pimple, it will magnify it.

-Suitable for fair/medium skin tone.

Overall Verdict:

I'm head over heels with this blush! You just need to learn the right technique and you'll surely fall in love with it. I always apply benetint to awaken my complexion, the color looks good and natural on my skin. As for the lips, it has an effect of "eating a cherry popsicle stick". It clings on pretty good, and with it's long lasting effect i won't be needing to go to the bathroom for touch-ups from time to time. It's sheer tint gives you an innocent yet provocative glow that will surely will keep everone guessing “what has she been up to?”. Overall, I'm rapt with this product!

Product: 5/5

Packaging: 5/5

Quality:5/5

Overall:5/5

Would I buy again? Yes!!

Retail Price: $28

Where:Sephora, Ebay, etc

Gondola Shelving Units

If you own a store or maybe looking for some display shelves, you might want to consider trying Jewelry showcases. Gondola Shelving is very useful and functional, it was designed in a very practical way and at the same time can attract the attention of the buyers around the area.

There are lots of Gondola shelves that comes in all sorts of sizes, shapes and styles according to your heart desires. You can try their Gondola 2-Sided Units, Gondola End Cap Units or Gondola End Cap Units. They even have some cool stuffs like wall mount uprights , Gondola and peg baskets, peg hooks and lot more useful accesories that can be used. What's good about this gondola shelving is they are manufactured by a company which values quality in their products that would surely lasts for years to come with proper care. They made sure that their products are consumer friendly and at the same time with pretty interior designs.

Try to visit their site and request a price quote so you would know how much would it cost. It can be found at the site that was highlighted in green and was written "Please Click here to request a quote for this item". Then for further assistance, you can call them directly at the number also found in their site.

Lastly, you need to make a reasonable investment to have long lasting quality shelves for you to enjoy throughout the years, Gondola has been around for years and they leave a lot of customers satisfied with their products. A truly and trusted company that without a doubt is one of the most popular shelving company in these days.

Pop Beauty Palette

My Pop Beauty Palette has arrived!!!! I can't wait to try it out! I adore the wonderful colors that i just can't seem to take my eyes off it. They're so vibrant as well as pigmented that I'm pretty sure my eyes would really pop out.:) I bought 2 of these, the green eyes and the blue eyes. I can't choose between those 2 so i decided to purchase them both. I also love the packaging of it, it looks like a french purse! It's really nice and not that pricey..Will make a review on it after i tried these out!

MY Sister's Creations.:)

My sister made a wonderful keychain for us.:) She was into crafts these past few days, and she made a lot of these to give us and her friends. She spent most of her time in the room designing it so we could adore her creations.:) Here's a sample of it:

The "S" Stands for my name, she designed it with a duck coz that's one of my favorite animals!!!!

Multiplayer Billiard Game

Billiards is the most popular game out there, and playing it online would be a total fun especially if you have the chance to join multiplayer games for free!

This site offers free and multiplayer billiard games for everyone who are very much interested to it. You'll get the chance to join worldwide players as well as invite your friends and chat with them in real time during the game. In addition, you can create a group and play with your buddies in your own room. It's a way of socializing and at the same time having fun by knowing different people around the world with the same interest as you. Join now and start playing!

Reviews: Clinique All About Eyes Rich

A Bit of Intro...

I've known the brand "Clinique" all my life. My Mom & Grandma used to bring me to Rustan's when i was little to check out their new products. So, i have this notion that clinique is for grown-ups and oldies, with a very basic packaging and so i never get excited whenever i saw their items. As time goes by, the moment i'm in my addicted to makeup stage, i tried looking for exciting products from Sephora and that's the time Benefit, Urban decay, Duwop, Too Faced, and many more has come to my life. Though Clinique do make reliably decent skincare basics but still i wouldn't fork out more than 1-2 thousand pesos for their single jar of cream.

Until one day, i started to notice my skin around my eyes are starting to get dull..Dark and puffy eyes has invade me and i tried so hard to make it go away by applying such creams to eliminate it. With no such luck, i tried to ask my mom for help and she bought me this eye cream.

She told me that Clinique is one of the best skincare on the block after using them for more than 20 years!! She has managed to have a very gentle, smooth and less wrinkled skin over the years by using this faithful product line of hers. So i tried using them on that evening to test it out.


They Say:

-Moisture-rich eye cream diminishes the look of undereye circles, shadows, fine lines-instantly and over time. De-puffs, calms with botanicals. Helps boost natural collagen production. Strengthens skin's moisture barrier against common irritants.


Product Experience:

-After a few days of using it, i notice a slight changes over my eye area..fine lines seems to minimize, puffiness lessens, and the intense moisturizer makes it soft as a baby! It really do makes the eyes appears beautifully rich! It's a cream but a bit of gel-based that instantly absorbs by the skin right after application. It's fragrance free and no greasy feeling after using this. It really does give a desirable result that some other brands quite lacking. This product is mild enough that makes my skin moisturize and rehydrates the dry areas. I can see why it got such amazing reviews!


How to use:

-Use morning and night after 3-Step Skin Care System.
-With ring finger, apply sparingly to entire eye area using a gentle patting motion.


Last Words:

-Try to give it a shot if you need some serious moisture for delicate undereye skin at an affordable price.









Price: $27.50

Size: .5 oz./15ml

My current faves and not-so-faves!!!!

Faves:

1) Mcdonald's Large Fries(yumyum)
2) New Moon Trailer
3) Watching Britain Got Talent over and over on youtube.:)
4) Dairy Queen Hot Fudge Sundae!:P
5) Makeup!!!! and more makeup!!!!- I'm trying to control my addiction to it but i just can't!!! waahhhh!!!!!!


Not-So-Faves:

1) Losing Weight-It's so damn hard especially if you're surrounded with super delish foods!! hate it!

2) Cleaning- I'm not a neat and organized person, and cleaning is such a hard task to do! But i have to start doing that coz my stuff are all in piles now!!!!

3) Babies Crying- I'm not a baby hater! okay?:) it' just that i really hate the sound of high pitched noise they're creating!! i know it's pretty normal but hey it's just my opinion.:)

4) No Punctuation Marks- Especially text messages! i really hate it when i received a very long explanation via text without even bothering to put a little comma or period!!! it doesn't make any sense!

Investment Forge

Nowadays people spent most of their time online looking for some business opportunities. Due to difficulty of finding a job and having no control of your time, you tend to look for some alternatives that can help you earn without leaving at the comfort of your own home. Then Investment Forge is the answer! It is an investing control management team that has a referral programme which pays you 5% of your referral deposits that could help you earn money online that is profitable and long term. It has absolute return funds that invest in our equity portfolios, complemented with hedging to reduce the risk of loss associated with declines in stockmarkets. This team consists of stock exchange brokers, currency traders, professional analysts and support staffs. Try to visit their site for more details: InvestmentForge. What are you waiting for?? Become their partner & Invest now with Investment Forge!

My Herbal Store

I am so frustrated that till now i'm still suffering from Hypothyroidism. It's making my metabolism process run slow that i was gaining weight like crazy! With that, I'm also experiencing a very high cholesterol level and suffering from constipation and it's making me depressed. I am so desperate to find a medicine to help my Thyroid back to normal. And while I was looking for some effective stuff i came across to this site: My Herbal Store. Then i was astounded to find a cure to help me maintain my thyroid Glands. In addition, I found a lots of medicine that contains natural herbal extracts that is very safe to anyone's health and yet effective. They also have natural products for skin care and beauty stuffs that can help improve and revitalize your skin's youthful appearance. With over 100 products to choose from that is good for men and women. I ought to give it a try!:)

Dream with me...

As an avid reader, i would love to have a cool boookshelf that could hold lots of books. I've been thinking of having a design like the one posted above.:) It's nice to have a big yet stylish bookcase to be displayed on my library room. As for the materials, i would love to use cedar for beauty, durability and practicality. For instance, you could visit this: rustic furniture to have an idea on what kind of wood i'm ineterested in. Of course, i would love to have it manufactured by some great artist to achieved the perfection of it.

Project Natal For Xbox 360

Xbox introduces controller-free gaming and entertainment. Introducing Project Natal, a revolutionary new way to play: no controller required. See a ball? Kick it, hit it, trap it or catch it. If you know how to move your hands, shake your hips or speak you and your friends can jump into the fun, the only experience needed is life experience. Will start to save for this baby!!! Be prepared to be fall off from your seats after you watched this cool video for demo--> Project Natal Xbox 360

Real Property Management

Looking for someone who will manage your rental properties that don't charges leasing fees?? Then Real Property Management is the answer! This company has managed tens of thousands of rental properties nationwide for over 20 years that leaves lots of people satisfied with their services. Their price is reasonable and meets the expectation of every customers. They offer Affordable Management fees, Tenant Placement, Regular Property Inspections, Maintenance Services and many more! With lots of award they've received such as "Franchise of the Year Honarable Mention" award and being feautured in the Bizjournal and manages over 20,000 units nationwide, they are surely a trusted company and truly makes owning property profitable and enjoyable.

Reviews:Nars Orgasm

I've heard so much reviews about this particular blush, the raves of different people dying to own this cult favorite best of Sephora blush! Well, they claimed that this universally flattering shade has been the favorite of most beauty editors, makeup addicts, makeup artists, celebrities and lot more. So after hearing the good reviews of this ultimate favorite of all blush, i decided to try to own this product.

I tried to look at Rustan's essenses in Glorietta but unfortunately they were out of stock. So i tried visiting Shangrila to look for it, and luckily they only have 1 left. Oh, and my mom was also celebrating her birthday so she has 20% off on all items using her citibank card!!! Lucky me!:p Then we went home afterwards, i was just staring the packaging and just sliding my fingers across the black compact case. I was so excited to get home so i could test it, forgot to bring my blush brush that time so i can't tried it while i was in the car.










What I love About it:

-The peachy pink shade really looks good on my skintone, making it look so natural. It also imparts a slight shimmer making my face glows. It can be layered on for more intensity but still looks good and doesn't look too overdo. It gives a very natural luminous sheen to my complexion that goes with any makeup look. It can be worn for formal and even for casual affairs.

Pros:

-It lasts pretty long.
-Suits any complexion.
-It has a decent size that will surely lasts for a long time.


Cons:

-Too pricey.
-The rubberized case/packaging can easily attracts dirt.


Overall Verdict:

-Nars Orgasm is really good, It's a bit expensive, yes, but i just decided to have it after reading the hype over this product and multitudes of consumer reviews and magazine ravings about the perfection of this color on every skin tone. I'm pretty impressed with it and gives a gentle flush of color on my face. Being allure's #1 best blush?? I don't think so..Don't get me wrong, i love this blush but for me the best is still "BENETINT". This blush may be the second best blush for me.:) If i want to go for a naturally reddish look I'll go for benetint, and for peachy pink look..then Nars Orgasm is the one.:D


Product: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:5/5
Overall:5/5
Would I buy again? Yes!!
Retail Price: 1350php $24-25
Where:Rustan's Essences, Sephora, Ebay, etc

Dealing with Hypothyroid

Life is so unfair!! sometimes i can't understand why do i have to deal with this kind of problem. I can't accept why of all in our family, i'm the one who got this?!

I'm the good sheep in the family. I don't have vices, i don't rebel and especially i don't do bad things to people. I'm just an average person, just want to stay home and enjoy the moment with my family and boyfriend. I don't even party, smokes, drink or thrash around. Eversince, i'm never a problem to my family in terms of growing up becoming a teenager coz i never wanted to try those bad stuffs which normal teenager normally does.

I just don't understand why me? who do i have to suffer this kind of illnesss. Oh, for people who doesn't know what hypothyroidism is, it's:

It is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. And with that i have to suffer from a very slow metabolism which could lead me to weight gain. Eventhough i have to eat a very little amount of food but still i would gain weight, and to lose those pounds i have to strive 3x harder compared to other people! It's just damn too hard! I can't even take any diet pills to help me slim down a little faster coz of the medication i'm taking! it's so unfair! It's been 5 years already since i'm suffering from this kind of illness. I can't eat a lot anymore for i get easily ballooned up! I hate it when people compare me to my sister blah blah and blah blah, they just don't know the reason behind it! I hate it when people told me to do this and do that coz it works on them ..oh well, they don't have this kind of problem so people wouldn't understand! i hate it! even in my young age i already have a very slow metabolism, so just imagine having hypothyrodism could slower your metabolism 2x more! not only that, but constipation, depression, memory loss, and a lot more!

Some of my relatives do have thyroid but they're lucky coz they got hyperthryroidism instead. It's the other way around. Instead of getting fat, they get thinner and thinner no matter what they eat. I think 3 of my relative has this and i'm the only one who got Hypothyroid! isn't it unfair?!

Most important thing to me is to have my weight get back to normal. I hate it when people can't understand it, everybody wants to look good and to receive compliment from people...and it's not my fault if i'm suffering with this kind of illness! and can't do the same thing with everybody else. I'm still doing my part but it is so slow like it could take forever.

Sick!:(

It's been quite a while since my last post here. I was running with fever few days ago and i just can't get up and do my stuff. I was just sleeping the whole time and feel myself burning up with my lower back that is terribly painful!!! I don't know how it started but 3 days ago i suddenly felt so tired along with awful headaches...I thought that i was just tired and sleepy coz i've been running around like crazy at home doing stuffs. But the next day, i felt weak and i can't get up!!! I can't even eat and felt like throwing up the whole time. So i just spent my past few days sleeping or if not just staring at the ceiling. I can't do anything! and not in the mood to read a good book or even watch TV. It's so boring!!!! Well, i'm glad that i'm already recovered and i'm left behind with those workloads..!! will post again for next couple of days!:)

Miraculous Encounters

Life is so unpredictable. Anything can happen in just a snap of a finger and there's nothing you can do about it.

Just last Friday, my grandma was confined in cardinal santos after experiencing numbness & weakness in her right arms & legs and having a very high blood pressure. We were so worried because symptoms show that she might be experiencing a mild stroke. So the doctor told us that she should undergo CT Scans to check what causes the numbness & weakness. After getting the results, we learned that it's not Stroke but something worse! A Brain tumor! The tumor in her brain is already the size of a golf ball. It was already growing so the symptoms are starting to show. The result is Benign (non-cancerous). But the doctors said that she can't have radiation but rather an open surgery since it was already big and have to be removed within the month or else some of her systems will malfunction and will lead to paralysis due to the growing tumor that presses on her nerve. And doctors said that it's hard to tell if she would be able to survive the operation since it's a major surgery and she's already 77 years old. The survival percentage is only 5%. Then It suddenly hit me..that my grandmother can no longer live long and that bought me to a mixed emotion..I felt so sad, angry and confused at the same time. There's a sense of dread growing from the pit of my stomach, making my legs feel as if they weighed a thousand pounds. My head were full of questions.. Why my grandma? Why does she have to suffer?? Why is someone who's pure hearted and kind would experience this? Someone who is a devoted Christian and servant of God would encounter this kind of illness? Why not inflict this kind of punishment to people who deserves it. Someone who ruin someone's life, or people who corrupts and murders. Or maybe some prostitutes that caused broken families and lead people to immorality. I couldn't understand why her, I felt so helpless and I couldn't do anything about it.

I'm the one who took care of her last Saturday; I spent the night in the hospital with her so I could assist her to the bathroom and stuff. She was staying for 2 days in the hospital so the doctors could monitor her and at the same time for further check-ups. We didn't told our grandma the result for she might get nervous and fear that her Blood pressure would shoot up if she knew the truth, so she assumed that she was just experiencing from a mild stroke. But the reality is, something much worse is gonna happen. Something dreadful!! It's death that awaits her! It's not I'm being negative but it's the reality! I tried so hard to control my emotions, tried not to cry..I can't let her see that i'm feeling sad or worried for she might think that there's really something wrong with her.

That night, I'm in the brink of tears everytime i see her in the hospital bed, telling me her plans after her discharged out of the hospital. I didn't slept that night; I kept on crying and praying to God. While she was sleeping, i secretly go to the bathroom and wept there for an hour. I felt so helpless, coz I don't know what will happen next but I know for sure that it's not good. I also felt so guilty coz lots of times i get angry with her especially if she's nagging me. I felt that i had taken her for granted...I'm asking God for another chance, to perform miracles. I believe God could heal her. God had raised Lazarus from the dead thousand of years ago..He let the blind see and the deaf to hear... how could He not heal my grandma from this Brain tumor?? During the time of distress i read my bible..I'm reading at 1st Corinthians in New Testaments. While reading, suddenly God spoke to me and said: 1st Corinthian 2:4-5 "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, So that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power". I felt peace and comfort after receiving these words from God. Thou it's hard to hold on with these words coz in reality, the doctor said that my grandma has a very low chance of surviving the operation. And surgery should take place as soon as possible coz the tumor is growing fast and it may affect some of her system. But in my heart i believed that God will make a way and He will hear my prayers, that all i had to do is believe and have faith.

Monday came, she was already discharged from the hospital and went home. I sleep with her since i was a baby so we are staying in the same room. It's a torture for me seeing my grandmother..but of course i have to contain myself and pretend there's nothing wrong.
Every given chance i tried to pray and read my bible. I need comforting words from God. I believe that God is testing my faith, how firm and how i put my trust in him. I received words from God everytime i read my bible mostly about faith like"faith can move mountains" and "Believe and have faith". I was so enlightened with it and in the end i managed to control myself coz i believed that God won't let bad things happen to my Grandma. The word has gotten hold of me that my worries and doubt turned to comfort, peace and an abiding in faith. And everytime i felt fear and doubtful, God's word would once again remind me to have faith and don't rely to the knowledge and wisdom of men rather the power of Christ.

My mom had talked to some doctors, asking for their opinions regarding that matter. So they said that we have to make an appointment to one of the best neurosurgeons here in Manila and refer us to him. We have to asked his opinion whether the surgery is the best way or leave it and let it take over her life. And so my dad had already made an appointment and when it's already our turn, my mom rushed to the hospital and visit the neurosurgeon to asked for his opinion.

While she was in the hospital, I was so worried during that time. I kept on pacing back and forth coz i already knew what the doctor would say. That it's really impossible for my grandma to survived the surgery due to old age. And all we have to do is wait until her time is up. It's like a walking time bomb! So that time i get down on my knees and pray...I believe that God has put us in this situation for us to learn something, he has the reason on why these things are occuring. Though we don't understand why but i know that God has special plans.

Not long after, my mom came home to give us the news. My mom called my grandma to confessed that she has gone to the neurosurgeon and she doesn't want her to know coz she might get pessimistic. And so I was there and I can feel my heartbeat runs fast! I don't know what to say so I just stay and wait for my mom to speak up. She told her everything..the tumors and it must be removed as soon as possible because it will worsen..The neurosurgeon told her that he won't operate my grandma coz she might not survived the surgery. Then after that, my mom showed us a brochure about the Gamma Knife. Gamma Knife is a device used to treat brain tumors with a high dose of radiation therapy in one day. It is unique coz no surgical incision is made to expose the inside of the brain, thereby reducing the risk of surgical complications and eliminating the side effects and dangers of general anesthesia. The "blades" of the Gamma Knife are the beams of gamma radiation programmed to target the lesion at the point where they intersect. It kills the DNA in the tumor cells thereby preventing it to grow without harming the healthy tissues. It has proven effective and low level of risks since it's a bloodless surgery. I was like..WOW!!! I'm so happy that I immediately thank God for hearing our prayers. The neurosurgeon told her that it should be removed within 2 weeks or else it can't be done using Gamma Knife anymore. We're just in time, a little later than that my Grandma's life would be in danger. I saw the leading of God; I should cast all my cares upon him. Faith is very important, for it makes all things possible. Prayer is a powerful weapon that will surely help us pass through difficult trials.


Wednesday had arrived and my grandma was sent 6am in the hospital to have MRI scan for further investigation and to locate the lesion in the brain to be treated. The Doctors says that her tumor was kind of flat and was almost touching the nerves, It could be very dangerous when doing the "Gamma Knife" coz it might hit the nerves which could lead to paralysis. After knowing that, I suddenly felt petrified with fear and I was praying to God, telling him that my grandma has gone this far..that it would lose our testimony if anything goes wrong with her since the night before she has gone to the prayer meeting, pastors and elders of the church lay hands on her to pray for the successful operation on her Brain tumor. While I was talking with God, I suddenly received a text message from one of my friends. The message was a bible verse from Mark 5:34 "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." Then once again i was uplifted and believed that God would make everything alright! I just felt that I have an assurance that everything would turn out well.

My Grandma was sent for her "Gamma Knife" operation at 12 noon. Me & mom just waited at the room to do our stuff. After 2 hours, my grandma came back and she was fine! She could walk and eat as if there's nothing happened..and at the same time her tumor was already stopped from growing! I was so delighted and was praising God. God's power and love is beyond understanding, he is merciful and a healer. God's grace is sufficient to meet our every need; He never leaves or forsakes us even in our major obstacles. God wants me to learn that I must rely on him, though the verity was already there but still i have to put my trust in him and believed that God can move mountains...Even if the situation seems so impossible but God can make all things possible according to his Will. Everything has a purpose, and I know that God wants to test my faith, how deep and how strong is it. This miraculous experience is one of the marvelous things that happened in my life. His grace is truly amazing! Praise God!

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Review: Mac Sculpt & Shape Lightsweep & Shadester

I was looking for contouring powder since last year after i learned how to contour my face. I already bought the coastal scents contouring palette but it's too big to bring it out. I can only use it when i'm home doing my makeup. I decided to buy a compact type so i could bring it anywhere with me.

While scanning various of makeup store, it's hard to find a contouring powder coz they rarely carry that kind of item since it's more advanced and it's not the usual essential for everyday make-ups. They only have bronzers and dark powders/foundation. And so i gave up and tried to surf over the net to look for some recommendations. Then came across with this product..I immediately checked to the nearest Mac store, but unfortunately it was a limited edition so they don't have that product anymore. I tried to visit ebay and some online store to look for this product. And luckily i got one on multiply site, i was looking for the shade Bone Beige coz it's the shade that is suitable for my skintone. I'm extremely fair, and other shades would be too dark for me.

Mac Sculpt & Shade comes in 4 different compacts to fit anyone’s skintone. It is a duo-pan shaded compact featuring a contour and a highlight powder in shades selected to complement each other. The deeper shade is matte, making it perfect for contouring the face and body. The lighter shade has low-level pearlized pigments, making it ideal for highlighting the high planes of the face. It also claims to be jet-milled pigments to allow for smooth and even silky application. It contains skin conditioning agents like Wheat and Barley Extracts and is dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested.

While looking, it seems like forever to find the shade Bone Beige. They are very rare that they're selling it x2 of it's retail price especially if you're looking on ebay..so i decided to buy the lightsweep & shadester, though it's a bit dark for me, it's the 3rd to the darkest shade, but i thought i'll give it a try.

Lightsweep is a warm, light peach with subtle shimmer, and this is a great highlight color for a variety of skin tones.


Shadester is a warm, medium brown that will contour nicely on ladies of color for face and body, but it will still be a great color to use on lids from time to time, because of the warmth and matte finish. These are meant to contour anything, not just the cheeks! This would also be a good shade for those with deep tans, because of its warmth. Apply lightly if your skin is light rather than dark.




Lightsweep / Shadester might be a touch ashy on really deep skin tones, but this is one of the favorites from the shaping line.


Shades Available:
*They are arranged from lightest to darkest

Bone Beige
Accentuate
Lightsweep/Shadester
Warm Light Definitive

Contouring adds shadow in your face that helps to create dimension. It also gives an illusion of a perfect& symmetrical shape. Contouring is also perfect for making your face appear thinner and more proportioned. While Highlight makes your face glows as well as mimimize or maximize facial features and gives you that finished sheen you see in magazines. It catches the light and emphasizes your bone structure and makes your face flattering with luminous finish.

I have an absolutely big and round face that i find it hard to hide it. I can't tie my hair up for it might expose my round cheeks, which i find it frustrating. And after trying this split-pan, two in one contouring powder..It works with me! It's a bit hard for me to apply coz i have to control my hand not to apply much, or it may look like a bruise or some kind kind of dirt spread across my face-not pretty! The result leaves me extremely satisfied coz I get a very subtle contouring effect. It is buildable and easy to apply either sheer or heavy.


Directions:

Take an angled Brush(Contouring Brush), Then use the shadester to contour below the cheekbones,if you can't seem to find it..Try to make a “fishy” face, which is when you suck in your cheeks as much as you can. You can see or feel the hollow it creates below you cheeks. Then apply some on the jaw line, temples, and eye crease. You may also this on the side of your nose to have an illusion of sharper nose. Then use the lightsweep for highlights to let you reflect light. So the best area to put on is on the middle of the nose, underneath the brow, around the jawline, chin, center of the forehead and top of the cheekbones.


Here's a picture to help you know your face shape as well as guide on how to contour & highlight your face properly:


Contouring:Brown
Highlight:Yellow
Green:Blush


Long Face



Oblong Face



Pear Face



Round Face



Square Face



Heart Face




Tips:

• Don't apply too much highlights, coz the area may look too oily instead. Just a slight shimmer will do.


• Highlight your face with either the same color of your skintone or lighter. Never use darker shade.


• Use matte powders for contouring your face. A shimmer, pearlized or glittery contouring powder is a big no-no.


• Never use glittery powder for highlights, shimmer is the best which gives you a definete glow.


• Contouring powder must be at least 1-2 shades darker of your skintone.

Overall:

A great buy for me! Both sides are utterly natural and yet I look much better afterwards. It's just a great finishing product that lends just the right amount of dimension for my everyday life. It gives a really pretty glow that's quite subtle and natural on me. Together, they give a subtly polished look. As for the staying power, it's beyond amazing! it stay put after a very long hours of wearing it. It applies well, blends smoothly and looks natural. Moreover, I like the convenience of having it all in one package. I highly recommend this product for an effortlessly pretty look. Love it!

Product: 5/5

Price: 4/5

Packaging: 5/5

Quality:5/5

Overall:4.5/5

Would I Buy Again: I Certainly Will!

Retail Price: $23