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I'm Back!

2010-08-13T22:32:00.002+08:00

Been very busy for these past few months that i neglected my blog for quite a while. It's feels good to be back and writing stuffs again. Haven't got the chance to try my new cosmetics yet, got them during the summer but i never bother to put anything on my face after all it will just melt away. So i only applied the usual stuff like sunblock, face powder, and lipgloss. That's it! Then during this rainy season i always stay inside the house and rarely go malling. So am planning to go out and just relax these following days and i'm so excited to try the stuffs i bought! Will be doing reviews again soon!:D

Prophetic Signs that we are in the End Times

2009-11-19T10:14:00.009+08:00

I found this article through the net and i think it was an article by Garrick Ang. Take your time and read this.

The Bible gives many examples of signs that should warn us of the coming end of the age. Six such signs are given by Jesus, two characteristics are given by Paul, and eleven other occurrences are given by the prophets to occur prior to or soon after the end of the age. While we are also told we will not know the time of the End, God obviously wanted us to know when that time was getting closer. As the Christian church is increasingly drawn into the interfaith movement, and as more and more churches go into isolation, preparing to sleep through the growing attacks on their faith, perhaps God knew it would take a few signs to wake us up and remind us that we have work to do. Unfortunately, many Christians take the verses that tell us we won't know the time of His coming to mean they should ignore any and all scripture that might warn us of this time of tribulation. Others have fallen into the trap of fearing being labeled a "conspiracy theorist" should they display an interest in the Biblical prophecies about our future on Earth. My philosophy is simple. God included it in the Bible and, since God is all knowing, we should trust that it is something we should know and study along with the rest of His Word. It is increasingly obvious that the time of our Lord's coming is drawing near. Prophecy is being fulfilled daily, and at a faster pace than ever before. Whether you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, or believe Christians will be witness to the full tribulation, wrath, and final judgments, matters not. The beginning of birth pains and the signs of the times should have the same effect on all of us. It should motivate us to save as many souls as we can in the time that we have left. The Great Commission tells us to be disciples to all nations, bringing the message of salvation through Christ to all people. If the Church is raptured before the tribulation, it is important that we leave behind an explanation for the trials and judgments those left behind will face. How else will they recognize the deception of the anti-Christ and seek instead the truth of the Bible? If we are to endure the tribulation along side them, we will need to be prepared to not only share the message of salvation, but share with them the reasons for God's judgment and hold it up as further proof of their need to be saved. Below is a study of the prophetic signs God gave us as a warning of the approaching end of the age. Many of them are being fulfilled now and many will be fulfilled in the near future. I would encourage you to study prophecy, know what is coming and be prepared to share it with others.

SIX SIGNS GIVEN BY JESUS TO INDICATE HIS COMING AND THE END OF THE AGE

In Matthew24:3 Jesus was asked, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?" Jesus told his apostles to look for the following signs prior to his second coming and the end of the age.

1. FALSE PROPHETS AND CHRISTS

Matthew 24:5 "For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ, and will mislead many."

Matthew 24:11 "And many false prophets will arise, and will mislead many."

In the last several years many have claimed to be the Messiah. Jim Jones and David Koresh are examples of these false christs as well as countless others who are not as newsworthy. These false prophets are a prelude to the ultimate false christ, the antichrist. Many New Age groups, some even NGO's working for the United Nations, are anxiously awaiting the antichrist, preparing the way for his acceptance as the head of the hierarchy of gods and the one who will usher in world peace.

2. WARS

Matthew 24:6 "And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end."

Rumors of wars in all areas of the world now occur frequently thanks to instant media coverage and the availability of a multitude of 24-hour news sources.

Matthew 24:7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes."

More people have been killed in warfare in this century than at any other time in history. As the death toll rises in the Middle East, more and more countries work feverishly to develop devastating weapons of mass destruction. Add to that the expanding threat of terrorism and unpredictable dictators such as Saddam Hussein, and the potential for the outbreak of war exists in nations, kingdoms and places across the globe.

3. FAMINES

Matthew 24:7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes."

As white, Christian farmers are driven out of Zimbabwe in increasing numbers, and foreigners move in to replace life-sustaining crops with poppies that now supply 25% of the worlds drugs, famine spreads across the African continent. The undernourished are not limited to Africa, however. A large portion of the worlds 5 billion people suffers from a shortage of food.

4. EARTHQUAKES

Matthew 24:7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes."

The number and intensity of earthquakes this century is at a level higher than any other time in history. A staggering number of seismic events occur around the world daily. The earthquake seismic monitor IRIS shows all major earthquakes for the last year. Indicated by yellow and red circles, the seismic events of the last 15 days provides strong evidence of the fulfillment of Matthew 24:7 in our day. By contrast, in the years from 1890 to 1900 there was only one major earthquake in the world.

5. TRIBULATIONS

Matthew 24:8-9 "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of my name."

Christians are under attack throughout the world today. In the United States Christians still enjoy freedom to worship God without suffering much more than ridicule, hatred, or discrimination at work and school. However in many other countries such as China, Sudan, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Russia, and many Muslim nations, Christian suffer much greater persecution and often times death for their faith. During the tribulation this suffering will be worldwide and will continue even to the point of martyrdom. These first 5 signs will increase in intensity and severity as the tribulation approaches, much like the birth pangs or contractions of a pregnant woman worsen as the delivery time approaches.

6. THE GOSPEL WILL BE PREACHED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come."

This prophecy has already been fulfilled through television, radio, missionaries, the translation of the Bible into many languages, and the internet. People all over the world now hear the message of Christ from missionaries who have the means to travel the globe, and via technology that allows us to communicate with people on the other side of the world right from our own homes, churches and offices.

TWO CHARACTERISTICS OF THE END OF THE AGE FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL1. GODLESSNESS IN THE LAST DAYS

II Timothy 3:1-5,7 "But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of god; holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."

For anyone who has watched television, read a newspaper, lost a retirement to corporate greed and corruption, or just walked outside their front door, it is obvious this prophecy has been fulfilled by our generation. Our leaders are often corrupt; our cities are filled with crime, brutality, and neon signs proclaiming our sinful, godless nature. The New Age Movement brings in increasing numbers of mystics who claim to be the enlightened ones. They are some of the most educated and influential people in our societies, and yet the most lacking in real truth.

2. APOSTASY (FALLING AWAY FROM THE FAITH)

I Timothy 4:1-3 "But the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. By means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth."

Churches today are becoming more and more ecumenical, embracing the New Age interfaith agenda, and denying Christ as the only way to salvation. Giving in to the politically correct media and a corrupt society, they have embrace homosexuality as an acceptable alternate lifestyle and preach tolerance and compromise in place of God's truth for the salvation of the world. The environmentalist movement within the New Age movement lures them into a worship of mother earth, belief in past lives, reincarnation, and Karma while demonizing all those who would eat the meat God gave us as nourishment for our bodies.

ELEVEN FULFILLMENTS OF BIBLE PROPHECY REQUIRED FOR THE END OF THE AGE

1. EXISTENCE OF A 200,000,000 MAN ARMY IN THE EAST

Revelation 9:16 "And the number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them."

An army of that size had never existed until China's army reached that number in the 1960's.

2. REDEVELOPMENT OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (EUROPEAN COMMUNITY)

Daniel 2:32-33 "The head of the statue was made of fine gold, its breast and its arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay."

Daniel 2:40-43 "Then there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; inasmuch as iron crushes and shatters all things, so like iron that breaks in pieces, it will crush and break all these in pieces. And in that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, it will be a divided kingdom; but it will have the toughness of iron, and partly of pottery, so some of the kingdom will be strong and part of it will be brittle. And in that you saw the iron mixed with clay, they will combine with one another in the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, even as iron does not combine with pottery."

The fourth kingdom of iron is the Roman empire according to Daniel's interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The two legs are the division of the Roman empire into an eastern portion called the Byzantine empire which ended in the 1400's and a western portion based in Rome which ended in the 400's. The nations of Europe since the Roman empire dissolved have never adhered or formed one empire but continue as separate nations, however, the European Union now has 15 Member States and is preparing for the accession of 13 eastern and southern European countries.

3. RETURN OF THE ONE PURE LANGUAGE, HEBREW, TO ISRAEL

Zephaniah 3:9 "For then I will return to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent."

Prior to the restoration of Israel in 1948, Hebrew was a dead language. Now Hebrew is spoken throughout Israel.

4. REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE, RESTORATION OF TEMPLE WORSHIP AND ANIMAL SACRIFICES IN JERUSALEM

For several end time prophecies to be fulfilled, the temple will have to be rebuilt.

Revelation 11:2 "Leave out the court which is outside the temple and do not measure it, for it has been given to the nations; and they will tread under foot the oly city for forty-two months."

Daniel 9:27 "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolation, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate."

Daniel 9:26 "Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary."

Some archeologists believe that the temple mount is actually 340 feet south of the Dome of the Rock site, putting the Dome of the Rock within the Court of the Gentiles. This may be the court outside the temple that is left out.

There are many groups already working on preparations for the new temple. The blueprints are already done, the temple garments have been made, and there have already been attempts to lay the cornerstone of the temple. The only thing standing in the way of the construction of the new temple is Islam's third holiest site, the Dome of the Rock and government support for such an undertaking. Some possible scenarios for the rebuilding of the temple are as follows:

1. The persuasion and performing of miracles by the Antichrist and False Prophet convinces the Islamic world to approve the rebuilding.

2. The United Nations will negotiate the rebuilding of the temple following a war with the armies from the North (Russia and Islamic forces). This assumes that the war with the armies from the North is not the battle of Armageddon as some feel and that this attack occurs before the rapture or tribulation period begins. The supernatural destruction of the Russian army and Islamic forces will cause an outpouring of Christian worship and zeal amongst the Jewish people who will reconstruct the temple.

3. It is determined that the site of the first two temples is actually south of the Dome of the Rock, and the court of the gentiles (Dome of the Rock) will be left out of the 3rd temple.

A group in Israel called the Temple Mount Faithful have obtained most of the clothing, instruments and other equipment required for temple worship and are actively preparing for the laying of the third temple's cornerstone.

5. APPEARANCE OF THE RED HEIFER AFTER 2000 YEARS

Numbers 19:2-7 "This is the statute of the law which the Lord has commanded, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel that they bring you an unblemished red heifer in which is no defect and on which a yoke has never been placed. "You shall give it to Eleazar the priest, and it shall be brought outside the camp and be slaughtered in his presence. Next Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle some of its blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times. "Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight; its hide and its flesh and its blood, with its refuse, shall be burned. "The priest shall then wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward come into the camp, but the priest shall be unclean until evening."

A red heifer will be required to be used in the process of purification described in the book of Numbers. In May 1997 the first Red Heifer was born in 2000 years. Another red Heifer was born in Israel in March of 2002.

6. INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE AND TRAVEL

Daniel 12:4 "But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase."

Billy Graham was quoted as saying, "ninety percent of all the engineers and scientists who have ever lived are alive today." Air travel, space travel, DNA research and human cloning are all examples of the rapid increase in knowledge in our generation.

7. RETURN OF THE ETHIOPIAN JEWS TO ISRAEL

Zephaniah 3:10-11 "From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My dispersed ones, will bring My offerings. In that day you will feel no shame because of all your deeds by which you have rebelled against Me; For then I will remove from your midst your proud, exulting ones, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain."

In 1984, Operation Moses saw the airlift of 15,000 Jews who had already fled to refugee camps in Sudan to escape starvation. In 1991, Operation Solomon flew 20,000 Jews to Israel from Ethiopia itself. A further airlift began in June of 1999, aimed at transporting the last 3,000 members of the Quara Jewish community from northeastern Ethiopia to Israel.

8. THE RISE OF RUSSIA

Ezekiel 38:2,4,8 "Son of man, set your face toward Gog of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him. I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them splendidly attired, a great company with buckler and shield, all of them wielding swords. After many days you will be summoned; in the latter years you will come into the land that is restored from the sword, whose inhabitants have been gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel which had been a continual waste; but its people were brought out from the nations, and they are living securely, all of them."

In order for some end time events to occur Russia will have to be a strong nation with a strong military.

9. RETURN OF RUSSIAN JEWS TO ISRAEL

Jeremiah 23:7-8 "Therefore behold, the days are coming declares the Lord, when they will no longer say, as the Lord lives, who brought up the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, but as the Lord lives, who brought up and led back the descendants of the household of Israel from the north land and from all the countries where I have driven them. Then they will live on their own soil."

In the 1970's and 1980's there was a mass exodus of Russian Jews out of Communist Russia. In 1999 the Associated Press reported a dramatic increase in the number of Jewish immigrants from Russia, bringing the largest number of Russian Jews to Israel since the early 1990's.

10. TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MARK OF THE BEAST

Revelation 13:16-17 "And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name."

On May 10, three members of a family in Florida became the first people to receive the biochip implant. Each device, made of silicon and called a VeriChip, is a small radio transmitter about the size of a piece of rice that is injected under a person's skin. It transmits a unique personal ID number whenever it is within a few feet of a special receiver unit. VeriChip's maker describes it as "a miniaturized, implantable, radio frequency identification device (RFID) that can be used in a variety of security, emergency and healthcare applications."

Is the biochip the mark of the beast to be used by the antichrist? We can't really know. What is significant is that people are being softened to the idea of a mark or an implant as a means of maintaining security, providing medical information, and regulating a more interdependent world. As attitudes change, fears subside, and people are convinced of the need for such a mark, the true mark of the beast will be easily introduced to the world by the antichrist.

11. PLANS FOR THE ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT

The United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Criminal Court, UN peacekeeping/police force, numerous UN NGO's, and other agencies are preliminary steps to the formation of a one world government. We now have the communications technology, transportation, and the pro-globalization media necessary to usher in the one world government headed by the antichrist. The increasing terrorist threat and the middle east conflict will only speed up the formation of this governing body as fear and promises of better security make more people willing to give up their national sovereignty for global governance.

12. INSTANT COMMUNICATION AROUND THE WORLD

Revelation 11:3, 7-10 "And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophecy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. When they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which mystically is called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. Those from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not permit their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth."

Television and the 24-hour news networks make it possible for people around the world to see the dead prophets and rejoice at their deaths.

Luke 21:28 "But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Luke 21:32 "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place."

Urban Decay XL Primer Potion

2009-11-10T23:24:00.008+08:00

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!

2009-11-09T23:03:00.011+08:00

Finally! My first review after a 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

2009-11-01T14:08:00.001+08:00

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

2009-10-01T01:32:00.012+08:00

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

2009-09-06T23:41:00.003+08:00

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

2009-09-01T21:46:00.007+08:00

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

2009-08-28T11:56:00.013+08:00

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 3-4 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

2009-08-26T15:56:00.003+08:00

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

2009-08-09T23:25:00.006+08:00

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!)

2009-08-07T00:29:00.000+08:00

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!

2009-08-04T13:28:00.003+08:00

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

2009-08-01T15:30:00.010+08:00

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 is 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 in 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!!!!

2009-07-30T11:51:00.006+08:00

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 reason, 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

2009-07-27T00:05:00.003+08:00

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!!!

2009-07-24T14:35:00.005+08:00

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

2009-07-20T23:18:00.004+08:00

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

2009-07-15T23:44:00.000+08:00

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

2009-07-10T23:23:00.001+08:00

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

2009-07-07T19:45:00.003+08:00

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!!!!

2009-07-04T00:16:00.005+08:00

1) Back to the future trilogy

2) She's the man

3) Twilight

4) Spiderman Trilogy

5) Indiana Jones Trilogy

Movie Review: Coraline

2009-07-01T22:46:00.000+08:00

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

2009-06-28T14:39:00.000+08:00

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.:)

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

2009-06-26T12:09:00.015+08:00

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

2009-06-24T15:13:00.000+08:00

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.:)

2009-06-22T15:08:00.000+08:00

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

2009-06-20T01:13:00.006+08:00

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

2009-06-18T00:04:00.003+08:00

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!!!!

2009-06-15T22:36:00.000+08:00

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

2009-06-12T22:01:00.001+08:00

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

2009-06-12T21:37:00.007+08:00

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...

2009-06-12T19:04:00.003+08:00

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

2009-06-10T23:37:00.005+08:00

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

2009-06-09T10:55:00.006+08:00

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

2009-06-08T13:33:00.003+08:00

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

2009-06-05T15:35:00.004+08:00

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!:(

2009-06-04T13:04:00.004+08:00

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

2009-05-29T15:33:00.059+08:00

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!

Cherry Culture Memorial Sale!

2009-05-26T18:34:00.005+08:00

Cherry Culture is is having one of their fabulous sales! Now you'll be spending on good quality makeup without breaking the bank!

Review: Mac Sculpt & Shape Lightsweep & Shadester

2009-05-26T04:49:00.009+08:00

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

Arizona Pathway Landscape

2009-05-23T14:31:00.007+08:00

I woke up at around 9 in the morning, i could feel myself perspiring. Damn! It's so hot! i felt like i'm melting. Todays temperature is about 94 Degrees, but it feels like 109! It's scorching hot! that you wouldn't survive under the sun for 5 minutes without your umbrella or hat on. The heat wave is so great that I'll start sweating whenever i walk out from my room. I'm not used to this kind of weather coz i'm always inside my room with my A/C turn on most of the time.

While I complain, many do enjoy this kind of weather. People can do outdoor activities like hiking, mountain climbing, swimming, and lot more. I, however, do like summer season for one reason...is because of great travel deals! and with that i could travel and find a perfect place were i could spend this season. I'm thinking of visiting Arizona and spend my vacation there. Their weather is nice, not too hot nor too cold.

I also came across with this site: landscape design in Scottsdale AZ and i was astounded on how they can turn something so simple into a Cloud 9! Pathway Landscape provides custom landscape design, hardscaping, lighting and maintenance. They provide powerful, cost-effective, full service landscape services throughout Arizona. Arizona is one place that i loved to spend my during my retired days. AS you can see, they're alreadyknown in the press In the press. And I'm planning to have it custom made by Pathway Landscape to have my home turned into a paradise!

Twilight saga: New Moon Movie Poster

2009-05-21T10:39:00.006+08:00

Finally! The official movie poster of New Moon has been released!!! this is so awesome! I'm digging this poster right now that I've changed my Pc desktop wallpaper to this one! I'm so excited that i couldn't wait for the showing of new moon this coming Nov 20. We've been Gawking those fan made posters that have been springing out months ago but now here's the Official Movie poster!!! so guys what do you think of this?

Web Hosting Geeks

2009-05-19T00:23:00.000+08:00

Web Hosting Geeks is a site that provides all the information needed for you to know which web hosting provider is the best one in the market. It is beneficial for everybody especially those who doesn't want to spent lots of time in comparing which Web Hosting Plan is the best one for them. You may wish to check out their site webhosting for more info.

In today's competitive world, you need a reliable web hosting for the success of your online business. And it is essential for you to find which one would meets your standards and requirements. There are lots of web hosting sites that offers different kinds of services and it is very complicated to look for the right one.. This site helps you what exactly to look for when choosing the best web hosting service. Since it will give you an idea which web hosting is the editor's choice hosting, Cheap Reliable Hosting, Cheap Web Hosting, Reliable Web Hosting and etc..You may also visit this site to avoide the pitfalls of unlimited domains web hosting blogs. This site is very helpful and would surely guide you in choosing the best service!

EOTD Arabic Eye Makeup

2009-05-16T21:05:00.008+08:00

My first attempt of doing Arabic eye makeup! Sorry for the bad lighting..I took this during night time, before i sleep.:) That's the only time i'm available to try this look.:) My photography sucks! and the lighting sucks! so it's a bit blurry and a bit dark so please bear with me.

I've been dying to try this look eversince i saw arabic women wearing those heavy makeups, i just love it! and so i tried doing my own version of it.:) so here's what i used:

Coastal Palette

4u2 cosmetics i-pro palette in Impressive

gel eyeliner

Makeup Brushes

elaianto eye primer

faceshop concealer

smashbox eyeshadow Smashing sensory

Faceshop Automatic eyeliner in white

Tip:

-To achieve the striaght line for doing an eyeshadow, use a clear tape so you won't exceed while putting on the shadows.:)

Reviews: 4u2 Cosmetics I-Pro Palette Impressive

2009-05-13T21:58:00.024+08:00

I passed by Watson's last week to hunt down newly released makeups, while checking 4u2 cosmetics and the moment i laid my eyes on this i-pro palette, it's like experiencing love at first sight! I couldn't take my eyes off it! and i have the feeling that i MUST buy this palette or else i won't be be able to sleep that night especially it was already within my reach, and all i had to do was to grab it and go directly to the counter. Well, I gladly did and listen to my heart and bought this wonderful palette..:) But before doing that i had to check whether all the powder in the palette was still in compact, since i already heard that many people complained regarding cracked/destroyed powders and so i had to take precautions. Upon checking the palette, all powders are still intact and i'm sure was lucky because the Shade Impressive has only 1 stock left! The saleslady said that it's their bestseller and restocking of that shade will take a month!!! Anway, here's my personal review of thsis palette, i aslo provided a picture of it for a better view.

Front View

Back View

The reason I bought this palette is primarily of it's high pigment colors. It is smooth textured, blendable, and well pigmented. It may also be used wet to bring out it's deeper effect. This eyeshadows has a bit of creamy texture that will surely stick in your eyes in just a swipe, it is also buildable so if you want to have a more intense look apply 2 or more layers of shadow.

Pros:

-Reasonably priced
-Great color payoff is fantastic
-it is sleek and may be convenient to bring it anywhere with me.
-Highly Pigmented, Smooth Textured and Blendable Colors.
-Doesn't Crease or Fades
-Lasts the whole day.

Cons:

-It's not really a con but i hope they had included an applicator in the palette.
-They should've released matte eyeshadows, they only have shimmer & frost type.

Tips:

-You may also use this as an eyeliner, just use an eyeliner brush tap it in the powder then start applying in your lower lids or waterline. It will surely stick in your eyes and stay there until you take it off. I tried it on my sister and applied the black in her waterline, it was still there in it's full color until the next day wearing it for more than 24 hours!!

Overall:

This is definetely an eye candy! The colors are captivating and I could just stare at the palette admiring the stunning colours all day. I could create a lot of variety and different looks by using this palette..so far i've created an arabic & rainbow look(will post the pic in one of these days.). I can also create a knock out look with this 8 color shimmer eyeshadow powders, for it's combination you'll surely get a second look from people as you passes by. As for the quality, it speaks for its self..the shadow powder stays put even after long hours of wearing it, it doesn't crease or fades. This packaging is sleek so it can fit in your bags. It also comes with a built in mirror that you could use in applying your eyeshadows. I also recommend you ladies to try their other collection line, especially the duos eyeshadow(price is around 224php). It comes with a built in mirror plus an applicator. What more can i say?? This palette is a good value for your money!

Product: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:5/5
Overall:5/5

Would I buy again? Maybe, but i wanted to try their other delish eyeshadows first!!

Retail Price: 994php

Mother's Day!!!!

2009-05-10T19:27:00.001+08:00

It's Mothers day today and i haven't bought anything from my mom yet. Due to busy schedule i didn't got the chance to stroll through the malls to look something for my mom. So instead of getting her something, i spent my evening with her watching horror movies! I bought a lot of horror flicks and her favorite food to snack on while watching those films. It's one way for us to bond since it's our favorite past time!!! And since she's a number one fan of horror/gory movies this simple way surely made her happy.

Review: Faceshop Jewel Hair Care System

2009-05-07T19:36:00.007+08:00

What is this: Jewel Hair Care System(10 hrs keep Leave-in Conditioner)

They say:

-Leave-in conditioner for damaged hair formulated with Pearl, Tourmaline and Amethyst adds healthy shine for silky hair.

-Two Phase leave-in treatment coats each strand of hair with a layer of silicon and moisturizing ingredients to provide long lasting silky smoothness and bounce without feeling greasy.

Personal Reviews:

-I bought this leave-in conditioner last year, procrastinating is one my habit so it took me for quite sometime to make a review for this product. The first time i saw this one at Faceshop greenhills branch, i immediately tried it on my hair using their tester bottle. Of course the benefits of this hasn't take effect during that time but i just love the smell it so without having a second thought i immediately purchased it..it smells like some hairspray/leave on conditioner used in a korean parlor after a haircut or treatment.

So, After taking a bath right after brushing my hair i tried this Jewel Leave-in treatment, and while my hair is still wet I spritz 4-5 times in different layers of my hair. And how i love the result of it!!! My hair has gotten soft & smooth. I just leave it to dry and there's no need to spritz more since my hair is still intact after long hours of doing my stuff. It really lasts a day so a bottle of 200ml can lasts you more than 6 months. I'm using mine since last year October and the content is still 50% full. You may also use this if you're experiencing frizzy hair, this will surely striaghten your hair out. It's unique formula moisturizes, reconstructs and conditions my hair while leaving it healthy & beautiful. It is beneficial to dry/damaged hair and it also creates silkiness without feeling greasy.

Price:300+php
Size:200ml

Product: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Quality:5/5
Overall:5/5

Would I buy again? Yes!

Urban Decay Xl Primer Potion

2009-05-04T21:34:00.001+08:00

I had my eye on this cult favorite lid primer since the first time i saw it released on Urban Decay last year. The bottle was so alluring & the reviews of everyone who had tried this primer is so tempting that it's hard to resist not to purchase. But then i'm using other lid primers those times & i had to finish it first so i just put my yearnings on hold. But now i couldn't hold on much longer and i must have it!! and luckily they released the Xl version were i could have 60% more of this product. See the picture above for the comparison of the original size & the Xl.:) So i purchased one over ebay at around $23(shipping is included). Haven't received the item yet. So wait for my product review on this one after i tried using it.:)

My Latest Makeup Haul!!!

2009-05-01T20:47:00.000+08:00

So glad that i bought another loads of makeup, got my eye on these babies the first time i saw them!!!!

Urban Decay XL Primer Potion
Smashbox Eyeshadow-Smashing Sensory
Skin Food Honey Glossy Rouge Lipstick
Mac Sculpt & Shape in Lightsweep & Shadester
Red Earth Eyeshadow In Baby Blue
4u2 cosmetics I-pro Palette in impressive
4u2 cosmetics in Glitz Collection Duo Eyeshadow
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine Hot Fudge
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine Vanilla Malt Shake

My R.L.Stine Book Collection

2009-04-27T01:17:00.001+08:00

I've been reading & collecting R.L. Stine books since my elementary years. Now I have more than 350+ titles and hopefully i could complete them all!!! here's the picture of my collection:

Miami Singles

2009-04-24T13:14:00.004+08:00

Miami Singles is a website for Miami guys and girls whose looking for a perfect match for them. It is excellent for somebody whose looking for a soulmate. With 100% free to create a profile you could upload photos, join audio/video chatrooms, forums, etc..you could easily spot your Mr./Ms. Right. You may wish to check out this site: Miami dating for more info. Many people wants an intimate online dating at some point, and this site is perfect for them. This Matchmaking site helps Singles to mingle and find long term relationship or maybe a short term romance. What are you waiting for?? Join now and experience your greatest romance in your life.

My Makeup Wishlist.:)

2009-04-21T11:07:00.000+08:00

24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil

Urban Decay Primer Potion
Get Baked Eye Kit

Barbie Loves Stila Talking Palette

Nars Orgasm

shu uemura skin purifier

Laura Geller Balance & Bronze

Reviews:Japan's Fluidline Gel Liner

2009-04-18T11:44:00.010+08:00

After doing an endless hours of surfing and comparing different gel eyeliners..I finally settled with this one. I bought this gel eyeliner over ebay, it was labeled Japan's fluidline gel liner..but upon receving the item, the name "Japan's fluidline gel liner" was nowhere to be found. The packaging is written in Japanese characters so i don't know the real name of the product. Hope you can shed some light here guys..hehe Well anyway, what made me decided to buy this product was because of it's versatility. I also read in one of the site that it's one of the best gel eyeliners in Japan! though i was in the brink of purchasing Mac fluidline/Kate Kanebo Gel liners but after knowing this product i was amazed by it's size. 5g in a pot!!! for only $14.99..This is definetely one of my best buy.:)

I've provided a Front & Back pic of the packaging for a better view.

This set reminds me of an Antique Chinese Brush Pen & Inkstone.:)

Directions:

Use the eyeliner brush pen to draw a fine line on your upper lids. Once applied the liner will dry and stay there until you take it off. It may take a little practice if you are not used to applying liner using a brush, but once you master it..you wouldn't even think of using eyeliner pen anymore.

Pros:

-The brush and the glass pot duo travels very well as they are small and light.
-It has the Gel consistency.
-Long staying power.
-It glides on smoothly
-A little of it goes a long way.
-Waterproof & Smudgeproof.

Cons:

-It doesn't come in color choices, only black is available.:(
-It's a bit hard to remove the eyeliner eventhough i'm already using eye makeup remover

Overall:

One of the best gel eyeliner in the market. This product comes in a little glass pot, very similar to Bobbi Brown and MAC. The great thing about this, is that it comes with an eyeliner brush! It hungs on after long hours of shopping/working and still looks great. It doesn't run and cracks or even messed up like any gel eyeliners do. It pairs up with a cool eyeliner brush that helps me save a few bucks for shelling out a new brush. I'm able to draw a thin, straight & precise line that lines the upper lids beautifully with great wear throughout the day. At first i was kind of skeptical because i never used a brush to apply eyeliner before, but after trying this it works fine with me! I wish I had known about the Fluidline a long time ago. With it's gel-based formula it goes on easier than pencil because you don't have to apply as much pressure. A long-wearing yet affordable gel liners will surely leaves you satisfied.

Tips:

Every good product comes with a flaw, and one of it is drying up before its time, causing applications to be chalky and lots of wasted product. Here's what i always did to avoid it to dry out. After dipping your brush in it, put the pot down and top down...then turn it over if in need to dip again. I put the lid on while I am applying it (to prevent as much air from going in). The less exposure the better.

I've been using this product for lots of times now but look how little I've consumed. It could lasts a lifetime!!!!

Product: 5/5

Packaging: 5/5

Quality:5/5

Overall:5/5

Would I buy again? Yes, but i want to try the other gel liners in the market first to satisfy my curiosity.:D

Retail Price: $14.99

Portable Air Conditioning

2009-04-16T23:16:00.007+08:00

Summer has already approached, and it gets hotter and hotter each day. I used to spend my free time in my lil library room but unfortunately i don't have an A/C intalled there. I used to have a fan but it does nothing to cool the room down. And i was thinking of getting a portable aircon. While browsing this site: air conditioning I was given the idea on what types of airconditioning would best fit for my library room. What's best of portability is i can cool off everytime and anytime i needed it, and the great part is the low noise level. I already chose the one in the pic that i posted because it is sleek and chic. It would surely looks good in my room.

Mozenda Screen Scraping Software

2009-04-14T12:42:00.008+08:00

If you have been looking for a scraping software, then Mozenda Screen Scraping Software is the right one for you. It's a web browser that tracks your actions and allows you to easily designate what data you want to capture. You can also create a pricelist comparison with complete description and availability in a few minutes. Financial firms also use Mozenda to gather valuable information that help to formulate investment strategies. For more information, you can view this site: Data Scraping Software. It will surely makes your life easier and with just an easy step you can extract data across web pages. Extracted data can be accessed online, exported, and used through an API. Many retail companies uses mozenda to compare prices to their competitors. With an affordable price, I may start using this software especially i'm starting my own business and this will be perfect for me. It is indeed one of the best sraping software ever!

Rustic Furniture

2009-04-12T18:32:00.007+08:00

While i was surfing, i came across to this site: rustic furniture. I'm dreaming of having a hand crafted king sized bed, and i have an eye for the Cedar King Log Bed. It is so elegant and it's looks will surely last for years to come. A classic lodge look that will look best with their Eastern Red Cedar Bedroom collection. What's best about cedar is the beauty, practicality and durability. Rustic cedar uses the finest cedar to create furniture that lasts for generations. It is naturally resistant to decay, insect and weather damage. It is so stunning and will definetely add warmth and charm to my home.

Reviews:NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Eyeshadows

2009-04-10T23:43:00.004+08:00

I personally love this product. I like the intensity and huge array of shades to choose from. It has the right amount of shimmer that can be for an everyday use. What's so great about this pigment eyeshadows that it's a very finely milled powder that can be added to other eyeshadows for a shimmer, without really changing the color of it. It is a cheaper alternative for MAC but gives high quality.:) I owned most of the colors available and i'm loving all of them!!!!

Pros:

-It is highly pigmented and smooth in texture.

-Can also be applied wet for consistensy of the eyeshadows. Try and see for yourself the difference

-Very affordable yet delivers excellency.

-24 colors to choose from.

-Long lasting powder & easy to blend.

Cons:

-a big No No for hot weather, especially if you mix different kinds of shades, it ends up mixing the colors.

-a bit itchy in the part were i applied the eyeshadows if i sweat.

-Products come in a tiny container, and the neck part is too narrow..so it is extremely difficult to dip down the brush.

-No matter how i tap the outside to make sure all the excess are all in the bottom, whenever i opened the cover,it always spills a little on me.

Overall:

I absolutely love this product!!! Colors are so vibrant and with it's size i could bring it anywhere with me. They're pretty good quality despite the ultra-low price tag and come in a wide range of lovely, wearable colors. Despite of it's small size(it is smaller than the MAC mini pigments) it can surely last you a long time. It's comparable to MAC at a fraction of the cost. A must-have for pigment/loose eyeshadow lovers out there!!!

Tips:

-You may transfer the pigment shadow on a larger container or Sifter jars for more convenient use.

-If you happen to like the packaging that way(which is fine with me) you may use it by putting a little on the back of your hand for easier application.

-Applying your pigments or mineral eyeshadows wet intensifies the color

-Use eye primer or concealer on your lids before applying so the pigments will stay longer.

Product: 4 out of 5

Packaging: 3.5 out of 5

Quality: 4 out of 5

Overall: 4 out of 5

Would I buy again? Yes, especially baby pink, lilac, and lime.:)

Holy Week Plans.:)

2009-04-07T21:56:00.002+08:00

Me & my family are going to Clark, Pampanga on April 8-12 for our annual summer conference.:) We Will spend our time to refresh and renew our spirit once again. This will be our first time to go there since every year it was always held at Teacher's Camp Baguio. I hope i could really focus and give my 100% to this conference.

Reviews:4u2 Glitz Liquid Eyeliner

2009-04-04T15:23:00.033+08:00

4u2 cosmetics is made in thailand. These are available locally in some malls and Watson's. Haven't bought any cosmetics from them before..until i saw the Glitz Collection line. This line is more on party and clubbing collection that has glittery eyeliners and various colors of mascaras for party-goers.

I've been so intrigued with it that my boyfriend ended up buying one liquid eyeliner for me!!!!:) Planning to get all colors available, but then i'm not so familiar with the brand yet so i ended up with only one.:) I'm so fond with the green one that i decided to choose that color.

Sorry for the bad lighting, but look how the color appears so shimmery and so high in pigments.:)

Available Colors:

Blue
Brown
Black
Green
Gold
Violet

Pros:
-Higly Pigmented and Long staying power.
-Colors are intense.
-It is indeed smudge-proof.
-Affordable yet snazzy.
-Easy to remove
-No allergy reaction or any burning sensation after application.
-Takes only a little time to dry on the lids.
-Easy To apply.

Cons:
-May smudge a bit for people who has oily lids.
-It can be easily removed by water.

Overall:
I'm head over heels with this Liquid eyeliner!!! This product can be used by any makeup addicts, it may be professionals or even first timers!!! it is easy to apply. Handles are long enough for you to apply in comfort. It doesn't limit you for party or clubbing in using this product. It may also be used for casual affairs depending on the color you're going to use. It's so afforadable, for a price of 225php($4.60) you can enjoy these liquid liners without burning a hole in your pocket.

Tips:
Apply eye primer into your lids first,or maybe not..it depends on you. Since this liquid eyeliner holds with or without eye primer. Make sure this will be your lasts to apply in your eyes. May be applied 1-2 layers of your choice. Apply gently to create a precise line.

-For first timers, you may want to use an eyeliner pencil first to have a stencil. So you won't go beyond the desired line. Or...
-Draw dots on your lids with an eyeliner, then connect the dots.
-Apply the eyeliner in slow strokes..Do not immediately draw a full line at once.
-After application, do not open your eyes immediately. Wait for it to dry up first.

Product: 4 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Quality: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: 4.5 out of 5
Price: 225 @ some malls & watson's
Would I buy again? Of course! will also try some of the colors.:) lurve it!!!:)

My Recent Buys.:)

2009-04-03T16:06:00.007+08:00

Shopping for makeup is fun!!!! Here's my recent buys for these past 2 weeks:

Mac Eyeshadow in Mystical Plum
Japan's Fluidline Gel Eyeliner in Black
Face Shop Professional Foundation
Duwop Duet Eyeshadow in Machiatto
C.O. Bigelow Gloss In Magenta
C.O. Bigelow Lipgloss in Strawberry Sundae
Elianto Primer
4u2 Glitz Liquid Eyeliner in Green
Faceshop Intensive Sun Cream
Ellana Mineral pigment eyeshadow in Lucky & Carefree
Smith's Metholated Salve
Egypt Queen Liquid eyeliner in orange
Idelible Gel Eyeliner In Tanzanite
CS Gel eyeliner in Brown

Watch out for my personal reviews on each of these items in a few days.:)

Gloomy Sunday A.k.a Hungarian Suicide Song

2009-03-30T12:50:00.004+08:00

My Aunt recently introduced me this song. After reading the lyrics of it, i find it so depressing..lyrics contains suicide and death..don't know why the composer decides to composed such "gloomy" and mournful song. There have been several urban legends regarding the song over the years, mostly involving it being allegedly connected with various numbers of suicides, and radio networks reacting by purportedly banning the song. Other's claim that the song is cursed. That the composer himself jumped to his death from his apartment.

As for my personal opinion, i don't believe on such things. Maybe it's because the person is already suffering from depression, and after hearing and listening the song over and over, it triggers them to commit suicide. People should be listening something cheerful instead of these kinds of music to prevent such things to happen.

Dremu Oil

2009-03-27T13:21:00.002+08:00

As early as now I’m already looking for an anti-aging creams and oils to prevent getting my face looks old. I was looking for some effective anti-aging creams /oils and came across to one of the site that this “DREMU OIL” can reverse and minimize the signs of aging. What makes this product so interesting? The primary ingredient in Dremu Oil is an oil derived from the emu bird. It contain a high concentration of antioxidants such as Vitamin A and Vitamin E, and has 70% unsaturated fatty acids and was originally used as a folk remedy for treating wounds and damaged skin. It is also famous for it’s ability to treat burns, insect bites, and scarring. This product was also voted for the World’s most effective moisturizer that rehydrates dry and chapped skin. Retail price is $125 for an 1.7oz bottle but you can buy it over ebay at around $99. It’s a bit pricey but for it’s benefits and potential, it’s worth every penny.

Deals For Credit Cards

2009-03-24T13:39:00.012+08:00

I'm searching for a good deal and at the same time the best credit card for me. And i came across to this: balance transfer. This site is very helpful especially for people who wants to have a comparison guide in searching the right credit card for them. There is a wide array of credit card offers to choose from. It would save you a lot of time in searching especially all kinds of deals and offers are all in the site. They also have the editor's choice for helping the consumer which credit card company has the most cash back, balance transfer, low interest, and with an instant approval http://www.dealsforcreditcards.com/category/Instant_Approval.html

Anna Sui Secret Wish

2009-03-23T23:40:00.010+08:00

This perfume is my all-time favorite. It smells really good. It's a summery scent, citrusy and smells a bit of a woody drybrown. It is not overpowering that would iritate your nose. You can find some cool reviews of the perfume here Talk Perfume. The first time i tried this, i instantly fell in love with it. A fruity floral fragrance that would leave you feeling light & fresh. Just 3-4 spritz of it can lasts you for an hour, it's staying power is kinda sucks...but of course it doesn't mind me a bit because the moment i sprayed it all over me i felt that i was in heaven. It was a good blend creating such a fragrance that is so addicting. I'm also captivated by it's packaging, it is like fairytales, charms and magic. It is absolutely worth trying out.

Relaxation & Meditation With Music & Nature

2009-03-22T00:12:00.001+08:00

I’ve been listening to this CD these past few weeks before going to bed. It helps me to unwind and clears my mind from everything that gives me sleepless nights. I just love the gentle sound of flowing waters, Birds chirping, relaxing sound of Ocean Waves, and the splashing of large waterfall.:) Once I close my eyes, the sound takes me away as if I were right there in the middle of it all. The background music is soothing, not too loud nor overwhelming. It really calms me down and lifting the heaviness of my day. My favorite is the soothing flow of the waters, it helps me to relax and it felt like I’m having a peaceful journey to the sea. It’s perfect for everybody who wants to relieve stress, and to have a natural sleep aid.:)

Reviews: Victoria Secret Cream Eyeshadows Going Green

2009-03-19T15:29:00.006+08:00

I bought this eyeshadow on ebay..I'm loving cream eyeshadow at this moment especially the ones that has pearly or metallic effect. After trying it,this product didn't dissapoint me. I simply love it! And i discovered that it seems better as a base. it is highly pigmented and at the same time it lasted a long time than i expected. After a few hours of wearing it, it is still the same the first time i wore it, it doesn't crease or fades. You may use your fingertips in applying or for better result use the right application tool. It's blendable and contour your eyes for sheer or dramatic effect. I only spend a dollar for this product,guess i'm lucky!:) This is definetely one of my good buys!:)

Coastal Palette(Contouring & Blush)

2009-03-16T16:49:00.000+08:00

I bought this palette online after i learned how to contour and highlight. Contouring helps in defining and enhancing the facial features..it sculpts and alters your facial structure making it more symmetrical. It will make your face appears more prominent and refined. With the right brushes & application tool you can contour your face easily.

This contour palette is packaged in a black case holding 6 large pans. The powders are all matte, after all you don't want to use shimmer or pearl powders while contouring. The darker brown is used for contouring. By using angled brushes, sweep lightly across the powder make sure that you tapped off the excess, then start swiping it below the cheekbone(be sure to blend it properly), the jawline and your temples. It gives an illusion of slimmer and more defined face, and you may use it on your chin if you have a long chin...you can also apply the darker shade on either side of the bridge of the nose and apply the highlight on the bridge to have an illusion of longer and sharper nose. The white one is for highlighting, swipe it above your cheeks, brow bone, above the lips and forehead. The cream is color is for concealing and the others are blushes for different skintones.

I was impressed with this palette and it's my new everyday essential. Though the only drawback of this product for me is the contouring shade, it is a bit darker for my skintone so i have to control in applying it so it won't look like some dirt spread below my cheekbone. Tip: Use contouring shade that is 2 shades darker of your skintone...i think the contouring shade is 3-4x darker of my skintone. At first, i had been debating with myself whether or not to spend the money on a product that is used for a technique that i never actually tried before, but it's definetely worth trying! To sum it all up, this is such a great deal! For $19, it comes with a huge pans that will last you for a long time. It's a great investment for every makeup professionals and makeup lovers. It's everything you need in one palette. A versatile palette indeed!

Case Size 9 x 6

Pan Size 6.2 cm or 2 3/8 inches

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Proplparaben.

May contain: Mica and Titanium Sioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, FD&C Red No.40 A1Lake, FD&C Red No.7 Ca Lake, Fd&C Yellow No.5 A1Lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 A1 Lake.

Haul Of The Week

2009-03-13T16:27:00.001+08:00

So happy that i've purchased lots of make-up this week!!!!

here's my recent hauls:

Wet N' Wild I-Sparkle
Citylight
Moonlight
Starlight
Twilight

Wet N' Wild Mega eyes
Iced Out
Cafe Au Lait
Blue Heaven
Wild Orchid

Maybelline Cool Effect:
On The Rocks
Midnight Chill
Frosty Pink
Cold Cash

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner Strike It Gold
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Jones
Victoria Secret Cream Eyeshadow Going Green
Mary Kay Blush Brush
Face Shop Rice Water Brightening Cleansing Water
Coastal Palette(Contouring & Highlighting)

Idelible Gel Eyeliner

2009-03-10T15:56:00.000+08:00

I've been dying to try this out! Lots of reviews says that this product is easy to apply and glides on very easily. The colors are very intense and defines the eyes. Others claims that it's a smudgeproof and waterproof gel liners which I've been looking for a very long time. Idelible eye liners are quite small in size 4 grams for $8.99, but a little of it goes a long way. There are 13 colors to choose from, and i will be trying the chocolate mousse, magnetism and tanzanite. Before i've known this product i was in the brink of purchasing the MAC fluidline which would cost me around $32 for 3 grams! Thankfully i came across to one of the site that recommends this product, it's cheaper than MAC but delivers that same quality.

Another Set Of Professional Makeup Brush Set!!!

2009-03-07T10:53:00.002+08:00

My Mom & Grandma just got back from HK. And you know what my mom bought me?? It's a 16 pcs professional makup brush set!!!!! She bought it from a cosmetic store "SaSa". i'm so happy with it!!! It's my own traveling professional makeup brush set, these handles are much shorter and the whole package are smaller compared to my original set. I can bring it anywhere with me especially if i'm in need of touch ups or in the mood of dollying up my sister whenever we're in the road or someplace else.:) I totally love it! of course it was a gift from my mom.:) I'm glad that they're home, believe it or not but i missed them a lot. Guess, i'm not used of not having them around lol That's all for now.:)

Bumming.:)

2009-03-04T01:20:00.001+08:00

I've been bumming for 2 days now!:) it's my way of spending my vacation since last week was so busy that i've hardly had time for myself. My mom & grandma was in Hongkong so with that i had nothing to do but watch DVD's and read pocketbooks for the whole day! I'm enjoying every minute of it. I can't even remember when was the last time i bummed around the house since everyday is a busy day for me. I even woke up around noon this morning which is very unusual. I'm missing my high school years especially summer days, were i could sleep late and woke up 1-2pm in the afternoon. Just watching TV and read pocketbooks for the whole day, no responsibility, only enjoying every moment of it until the school starts. Well, that's life..as i get older responsibilities are endless. *sigh* Well anyway,enough of that!!! it's spoling my vacation! I'll just savor every minute of it and I'll be watching all the DVD's that i bought last year.

Korean Summer Dresses

2009-03-01T16:58:00.000+08:00

Summer is fast appoaching and still I'm way too far of reaching my desired weight. Got to burn those flabs and tone my muscles up so i could enjoying these super cute summer dresses. Just love the designs and funky colors of it. I kept on looking for some cool new designs that they release almost every quarter. Here's some cool dresses that i picked out.

Reviews: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner Strike It Gold

2009-02-27T13:07:00.003+08:00

I was shopping at ebay and with curiosity i finally bought this liquid eyeliner. I'm particularly impressed with this product! it really does have a long staying power and it doesn't run like any other liquid eyeliners i had tried on...so you don't need to reapply in the middle of the day. It is extremely easy to put on, it's just like using a pen and you can draw a very fine line without having it smudged. I applied this liquid eyeliner on my upper lash and it sure looks good on me.:) With the right shade of an eyeshadow, it really standout and gives a defined look around my eyes. This liquid eyeliner is thick so it does not dry out easily, it doesn't crack and surely the true color would stay for long hours. Bought it for 225 pesos, not that pricey and rest assured you'll be more than satisfied after trying this product. Love it!

Twilight DVD(Two-Disc Special Edition)

2009-02-23T16:27:00.002+08:00

I'm so excited!!!! few weeks from now DVD version of twilight will be released. I'm planning to buy one for myself. I'm looking forward to all the special features that will be included in the 2 Disc Special Edition. There will be some deleted scenes, extended scenes, music videos, audio commentaries, and a lot more!!!! And the best part, i could watch it over and over again from the comfort of my own home.:)

26 Pcs Professional Makeup Brush Set!!!!

2009-02-20T01:47:00.001+08:00

My 26 pcs professional makeup brush set has arrived!!!! I've been waiting for this since last year but i finally got my hands on them. As a makeup lover and an amateaur makeup artist, it's a must-have for every one to own this brush set especially if you want to have a maximum performance, and of course make up looks much better when applied with the right tools! These brushes are made from real animal hair, it is naturally dense and easy to use. It is an essential to any makeup kit. I only bought this at $38.99 and yet it gives the best result. I'm still learning to use some of these since i'm not familiar to all kinds of brushes yet. These brushes are really good for a newbie like me to start off with a good set that isn't going to burn a hole in my pocket and yet can last me through many years. It's perfect! Thumbs up!!

Reviews: Coastal Scents Ultra Shimmer 88 Palette.:)

2009-02-17T01:16:00.001+08:00

I was drawn to this product while surfing and looking for some eyeshadow palettes over the net, so I bought this Coastal Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette.as soon as possible. And now I am so addicted with it!!!!!:) it is unbelievably cheap and at the same time smooth and highly pigmented. The colors are so vibrant and it really standout. I am so impressed with it’s long staying power, I wore these eyeshadows for more than 10 hours and it doesn’t crease or fades. With great arrays of colors to choose from, you can experiment with it. The moment I got this palette I immediately tried playing with it, tried to mix the colors and the result of it leaves me extremely satisfied. For a good quality palette with an affordable price, it really exceeded my expectation. I only wish I had find out about this product earlier were I attended lots of parties and social events, and this eyeshadows would be great during those times. I love this palette so much, it would be a great gift to somebody who is just starting using cosmetics or a professional makeup artist.:)

Ways to spend your Valentines Day

2009-02-14T00:20:00.000+08:00

Is it routinary that you spend your valentines day at the mall or at your favorite restaurant? or plainly spend it at home and talk your hearts out? Here are some romantic ways to spend your valentines day with your significant other, or maybe surprise them with something they are least expecting it. Here's my few suggestions for you:

1) Spend your day with your love one by watching romantic movies with your favorite food to snack on.

2) Have your dinner set at home, with candlelight, a bouquet of flowers, and soothing classical music.

3) Surprise your lover a breakfast in bed with a rose stem and a card.

4) Compile all the songs you have written for him/her, sing it to him/her, and have it compiled in a CD.

5) Go to somewhere romantic like a place with panoramic views, were you can spend with him/her the whole day and reminisce until the sun sets.

6) Decorate her room while she is out..place each rose stem in the doorway and lead it to her room. Sprinkle rose petal in her room and bed. Heart-Shape balloons tied around her bedpost, place Candys, Chocolates, Bears, and some other Heart-Shaped stuff on her table or bed while playing your love songs to her.

7) Change his/her PC desktop to one of your original designs that shows your feeling towards him/her.

8) Give her something what he/she really likes. Maybe a book or a shirt and be sure to wrap it with something or include a thing that will surprise him/her.

9) Make a digital scrapbooking of you and your significant other, make an E-card, and powerpoint presentation. Then save them to a cool USB flashdrive..i think you can buy unique flash drive to some sites that offers cool designs. Save it and place it in a box with ribbons.

10) Make your own Big Pop-up design card with some hidden pockets and have them delivered to your love one.

Badger Sleep Balm

2009-02-10T16:00:00.000+08:00

While I was looking for some items at Rustan’s essences, I saw that they’re selling this Badger Sleep balm. I was so curious with it that I ended up buying the product. I tried it that evening, I put a little on my pillow, rub them below my nose, over my lips, and massage it on my temples that in less than 5 minutes I was drift off into a deep sleep. The scent of it was so relaxing and clears my mind from everything. It smells lavender which is known to induce drowsiness and enhance your sleep. It’s a natural remedy for people who has lower level of sleeping problem. It’s ingredients are natural and no harsh chemicals were found that you don’t need to worry of having rashes, allergies or any side effects after applying this balm. A small amount of it will do or otherwise it will left you feeling greasy. I love the packaging of it, it’s easy to apply and very compact that I could bring it anywhere with me.

How I Lose 50 Pounds 3 Years Ago

2009-02-09T01:34:00.000+08:00

Having a Hypothyroid makes it hard to lose weight..I strived 2x harder than a normal people who diets in order for me to achieve my desired weight. I'm not allowed to eat any diet pills because it's not safe for me because of the Hypothroid thing, so here's what i did to lose weight.

Lifestyle:

Gym

-3 x a week

-2-3 hours per session(30 mins Cardio, Body Treatment, and Workout)

-Badminton

Food

-Low Fat Milk for breakfast

-1/2 rice for lunch

-dish and no rice for dinner

-Drink lots of water

-South Beach Diet

What motivates me and encourage me to lose:

-every 5 pounds i lose i treat myself a bag of potato chips

-every 10 pounds i lose i buy myself a KFC 2 pcs Chicken meal w/ mash potato(this serves as my reward to encourage me to lose, after all everybody needs to be given something for a job well done.)

-Buy myself a new dress/outfit in 1 size smaller.

-Pictures of me all over my room when i was still a bit slimmer.

How I take my mind off from food:

-Shopping

-Reading books

-Sleeping

-Watching TV

Dieting

2009-02-06T01:04:00.000+08:00

Been Dieting for the past 2 weeks, ate yucky oatmeal every morning, high fiber diet, playing Dance dance revolution(this is so much fun compared running in the threadmill!), and skipping Junkfoods and some of my usual meal. I lose a total of 6-7pounds, 30 pounds to go...wheeew!!! anyway, i planned to lose weight last 2 weeks ago.. and Damn! it's so hard doing it especially for a food lover like me. If given the chance that i have 1 wish..I'll wish that i could eat anything i want without gaining a single weight. I'm getting so paranoid, like the other day..I only ate an oatmeal for breakfast and half tuna sandwhich for lunch. By late afternoon I was starving and felt sick! I've gotten so dizzy and felt like throwing up so my mom treated me to Kenny rogers and ate a full meal..after that i felt so guilty because i'm used not to get stuffed every meal since the day i diet, so after i got home i played dance dance revolution for 2 1/2 hours!! Crap! My body ache all over the next day. I've been looking for some effective diet pills so i could fasten my weight loss but since i have a Hypothyroid..it's hard to look for safe diet pills. Anyway, i really hope i could lose a total of 20 pounds by april.:) and 10 more pounds before June..That's my goal for this summer!!!!!

Wacky Bandages

2009-02-03T22:36:00.000+08:00

I’m so fond of these band-aids.:) I saw these at Fredflare.com, they’re selling it for $9. I’m planning to purchase some for myself. And since these are very unique, it would make a great gift to my friends and family. A scrape knee or a cut won’t make you look bad after wearing these super cute bandages. And you may feel a lil bit downer when your wounds heal up! hahaha Where were these when I was a kid??

Dr. Smith Rosebud Salve

2009-01-31T23:15:00.000+08:00

I recently bought this rosebud salve.:) This product was established for more than a hundred years and yet it’s still the best seller and favorites of some celebrities, beauty editors, models, and beauty conscious people. Is it as good as they claim? There's no doubt that this multi-purpose product works well in several ways. As I was reading the info about this product it says that this cult-favorite, multi-purpose lip balm soothes dry lips, calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. Try dabbing on dry elbows or knees to condition, and relieve dryness, it’s also an excellent remedy for the treatment of diaper rash. And I also discovered that I can use it on my cheeks and brow bones lightly for a soft glow, as well as using it as anti-frizz agent in my hair, and a brow tamer to use with my brow brush. I love the vintage look of it’s packaging, the simplicity of the old fashioned product, the pink color and the rose scent of it. It’s also an amazing treatment for anyone who wants to improve the look and feel of their hands. For a single tin, it can do several things to me. This mild formula contains essential oils that soothes and heals. It works well on my lips somewhat giving it a soft, supple, slightly rose-scented and slightly tinted look.:) I highly recommend this product to everyone. You can’t go wrong with this salve. Well worth the money.:)

Bloom Eye Paints.:)

2009-01-27T21:48:00.000+08:00

Weeeeh!!!! Bought another Bloom eye paints!!!!:) Good thing they're still on sale! I just adore the product so much!:) I picked the color sage and taupe. I'm really glad that i went for that choice. Love the taupe color, it goes with anything because of it's earth tone. I'm thinking of purchasing 2 of each color so i have stock of it in case i finished the whole eye paints.:)

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!:)

2009-01-26T20:29:00.000+08:00

Chinese New Year falls on the first day of the lunar calendar, the month after the end of Winter. And each year, new years falls on different date so there's no specific day for chinese new year.

Here's an interesting facts of the chinese beliefs and practices:

Clearing Of Debts
-To start off the new year good, old debts are often cleared before Lunar New Year, to avoid shame and misfortune.

Spring Cleaning
-Spring cleaning is held before New Year's Day, to sweep away all the misfortune. This way, the New Year is welcomed with a clean start.

Red Packets
-The best part of Chinese New Year for the children is to receive traditional gifts of money, wrapped up in a red packet called hong bao, from their parents and elderly married persons. The amount in the packet should be an even number, to be lucky and auspicious. Children are expected to accept red packets graciously, with customary good wishes. It is bad manners to open red packets in the presence of others.

Round Fruits
-There should be at least 12 different round fruits on the table

Fireworks
-The fireworks is to scare away all evil spirits and misfortunes, preventing them from coming into the new year.

Dragon Dance
-It is a symbol of strength, goodness, and good luck, and supernatural forces.

Red Clothing
- Color red is commonly worn throughout the Chinese New Year because it is believed that red will scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. In addition, people typically wear new clothes from head to toe to symbolize a new beginning in the new year.

Shou Sui
-It occurs when members of the family gather around throughout the night after the reunion dinner and reminisce about the year that has passed while welcoming the year that has arrived. Some believe that children who Shou Sui will increase the longevity of the parents.

Niangao or Chinese New Year Cake(Tikoy)
-It is considered good luck to eat nian gao during chinese new year because "nian gao" is a homonym for "every year higher and higher."

Counting Money
-It is believed by some chinese that counting the money repeatedly during Chinese New year can bring good fortune.

Good luck:

-Opening windows or doors is considered to bring in the good luck of the new year.
-Switching on the lights for the night is considered good luck to 'scare away' ghosts and spirits of misfortune that may compromise the luck and fortune of the new year.
-Sweets are eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year.
-It is important to have the house completely clean from top to bottom before New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year.
-Some believe that what happens on the first day of the new year reflects the rest of the year to come. Chinese people will often gamble at the beginning of the year, hoping to get luck and prosperity.
-Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you.
-The night before the new year, bathe yourself in pomelo leaves and some say that you will be healthy for the rest of the new year.
-Changing different things in the house such as blankets, clothes, mattress covers etc. is also a well respected tradition in terms of cleaning the house in preparation for the new year.

Bad luck:

-Buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck among some Chinese. The character for "shoe" is a homophone for the character, which means "rough" in Cantonese; in Mandarin it is also a homophone for the character for "evil".
-Getting a hair-cut in the first lunar month puts a curse on maternal uncles. Therefore, people get a hair-cut before the New Year's Eve.
-Washing your hair is also considered to be washing away one's own luck (although modern hygienic concerns take precedence over this tradition)
-Sweeping the floor is usually forbidden on the first day, as it will sweep away the good fortune and luck for the new year.
-Saying words like "finished" and "gone" is inauspicious on the New Year, so sometimes people would avoid these words by saying "I have completed eating my meal" rather than say "I have finished my meal."
-Talking about death is inappropriate for the first few days of Chinese New Year, as it is considered inauspicious.
-Buying (or reading) books is bad luck because the character for "book" is a homonym to the character for "lose".
-Avoid clothes in black and white, as black is a symbol of bad luck, and white is a traditional Chinese funeral colour.
-Foul language is inappropriate during the Chinese New Year.
-Offering anything in fours, as the number four, pronounced sì, can sound like "death", pronounced sĭ, in Chinese. Pronunciations given here are for Mandarin, but the two words are also near-homophones in Cantonese.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!!!

A Peek Inside My Makeup Kit..:)

2009-01-24T21:46:00.000+08:00

Jessica Simpson Dessert Treats-Creamsicle
-I love this color,I use this everytime i go out. I'm not a lipstick person, and this gloss is perfect for casual or formal affairs.:)

Benefit Posietint- Sephora: $28
-Go Pink Look!!! I love the effect of it eventhough pink is not my color for blush, but this one is exceptional.:)

Mac Eyeshadow-Swish Rustan's:800+php

-For frosty and smoky look effect.. It blends well.:)

Benefit Benetint Lip & Cheek Tin- Sephora:$28

-My favorite blush in the whole world!!!! Very natural, and has a long lasting effect.:) Easy to apply and leaves a scent of rose petal.:)

-Winner of Real Simple magazine's "can't-live-without-household-products-hall-of-fame" award.

-Winner of Marie Claire's "Top 25 Products that Changed our Lives" for "the fave for rosy cheeks and lips" .

-2008 Women's Health Beauty Awards - "Beauty all-star: Best cheek color".

-Voted "best blush" by Elle magazine in 2006.

Physician Formula Baked Collection Eyeshadow-Oatmeal $7.95

-Perfect eyeshadow colors for me.:) Gives me a guilt free to use this everyday since it's a hypoallergenic and dermatoligist tested. Good for any skin, and even contact lens users can use this product without irrating their eyes.:) Can also be used wet to have a long lasting effect.:)

Cargo Blush-Catalina-Sephora:$24
-Love this blush! Fit for my skintone and gives me a natural look.:) A little of it goes a long way for me.:)

Faceshop Clean Face Sunblock(SPF 30) 500+php

-I apply this sunblock every morning, to have guilt free fun in the sun.:)

Shu Uemura eyelash Curler-Rustan's 1195php

-I adore this product so much!!!! It doesn't ruin my eyelash, easy to use, and has a very good effect.

-Voted as one of the best eyelash curler in the world.

Maybelline Intense XXL Black-500-600php

-I really love this product!! Before Applying use an eyelash curler first then apply the microfiber(it will make your eyelash appears a half longer) then apply the black one.:)

Faceshop Automatic Eyeliner-White 350+php

-I apply White eyeliner on my lower eyelids to make my eyes sparkles.:)

*Tips & Tricks

-Use the Black eyeliner on your upper eyelid, and white eyeliner to your lower eyelid.:) It gives a Big and sparkle eye effect.:)

FaceShop The Flower Mousse Foundation(NB21) 855php

-I don't apply often but i always bring this along with me, i use this whenever I'm suffering from pimples and blotches. It really covers and leaves my skin silky and nice.:)

Benefit Dr. Feel Good Sephora: $28

-I use this product whenever my skin is rough and dry, it really leaves my skin smooth and velvety.:) It comes with a sponge, just dab a little and spread it over your face and voila! an instant renewed skin.:) $28

Face Shop The Flower Dual Concealer(NB21) 600+php

-I use the lightest colortone of it because of my very fair skin. I just love the way it conceals my eyebags and other impurities in my face.

Benefit That Gal- Sephora:$28

- I use this as my makeup base.:) This a really nice primer,it really has a brightening effect, it leaves my face smooth and silky finish.:)

Benefit Badgal Eyeliner Sephora: $20

- Easy to apply...Love the smoky effect on my eyes.:)

Anna Sui Secret Wish Perfume $65

-I really like this scent.:) It is a summery scent, fresh and citrusy.:)

Actually I still have a lot to share inside my makeup kit. But it's just darn too many!!! I just picked out only my favorites.:)

Bloom Eye Paint

2009-01-23T00:30:00.000+08:00

I was at Shangrila last week when I saw that Beauty Bar is having a Marked Down Sale. After browsing for a short period of time, I saw this eye paint...Original Price was more than 500php but I bought it for only 308php. I chose the mauve because I don’t have that color yet for an eyeshadow. So I tried it the next day, and I was so amazed with this product because a little of it goes a long way for me. It’s a cream type and set to a shimmering powder finish. I love the metallic color of it, not too bold and it’s so natural. It is highly pigmented and has amazing staying power so need to apply every now and then. It is smooth and easy to apply. Can be applied using fingertips or eyeshadow brush. I’m planning to purchase all the colors available..Love it!

Dilemma!!!!!

2009-01-21T00:00:00.001+08:00

I’m in a state of dilemma!!!! I love the MAC Sculpt and Shape as well as the Stila Contouring Trio. I’ve been thinking of purchasing but I don’t know which of them is better. This is my first time to learn how to contour, I learned in one of the site that gives free tutorial and after watching it, I’m so anxious to have one so I could try it on me. Contouring helps in softening the features as well as giving the illusion of having a slimmer face and sharper nose, high lightening, and enhancing the features. Having a round face, this would really help a lot.:) Feel free to leave comments for your opinion regarding this matter.:)

My Next Makeup Purchase.:)

2009-01-17T17:47:00.000+08:00

MAC Sculpt and ShapeNars Orgasm

Sephora Makeup Eraser Pen

Cargo Holiday Nights Collection

Smashbox O-GLOW Blush, O-GLOSS & O-PLUMP.:)

CHANEL LUMIÈRE D'ARTIFICES Metallic Eyeshadow

Professional Makeup 30pcs Brush Set

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

2009-01-15T17:17:00.000+08:00

I’m planning to purchase this product because I’ve read some good reviews that it can actually dried the zits, remove acne and an excellent spot treatment. My nose is suffering with white heads that I’m looking for some effective products to help me eliminate it, and this drying lotion could actually make it vanished overnight. So, I was thinking of trying this product, maybe it would also help in reducing some of my pimples that is very hard to get rid of. $17 for a 1 oz bottle, a bit expensive, but if it would really work then I might try buying one.

Shiny Silver Volvo.:)

2009-01-13T23:43:00.000+08:00

After watching the movie “Twilight” last year at Sm Megamall, we took the picture of the shiny silver Volvo that was displayed outside the entrance of the theater. Isn't it cool? Love it!!:)

My 24th Birthday.:)

2009-01-10T22:00:00.000+08:00

Just turned 24 today. But i felt that i'm still young..*blush* *blush*. Though in my age i should act more mature..but sometimes i felt that I don't act my age. There are lots of things that i didn't enjoy when I was still a kid, lots of restrictions and mostly my time was spent on schools, tutors, and studying. It's crappy that i didn't got the chance to do everything what a normal kid should do..like watching lots of cartoon show and having the latest toys or consoles that every one of my classmates have. That when I'm starting to grow up it never fails to fascinate me when i saw some of the old toys that i want but didn't got the chance to own it. Many people were commenting and sometimes comparing me with my sister that she is more matured than me eventhough I'm 4 years older than her. I admit that when I'm starting to grow up and reached the age that i could earn my own money, i mostly spent it on consoles, games, and sometimes old toys that brings nostalgia to me. I still adore amusement parks that i always bugging my mom to take me there. I also love disney cartoons!!!! that whenever we have our family night, i would always suggest to watch cartoons...and of course they would not understand why i would chose that kind of films, i think they're expecting some kind of Cheesy Romance or Corny comedy flicks..hehe I still remembered when we went to HK disneyland, i felt that I've gone back to being a kid again and enjoying evey moment of it. And that's the reason that up to this time I'm still yearning to become a kid again, so i have the excuse to play and to act as a kid.

With this age, everybody will be expecting a lot from me. Not only in my career, but entering the marriage life as well. Lots of people were asking me when will i get married since a lot of people in my age are engaged and some were already married. It's not that i don't want to, but still there are lots of things to consider..I want my career to become successful and stable first, and to earn money so i could buy everything i want before getting married.:) As of now, I'm enjoying every moment of my life.

Glorietta Day with my Mommy.:)

2009-01-08T20:06:00.000+08:00

Been shopping with my mom at Glorietta today. We've been looking for bargains at Marks& Spencer because they're on sale, some items were slashed down for more than 50%!!! My mom bought a new blouse for me and a cool jacket for my brother. Good thing there's a less crowd! I was expecting a very long line in the fitting room, and people crowding the sale section because that's what normally happens everytime they're on sale but amazingly only few people were there. It was fun because it's been so long since I've go out with my mom, because of her business that only mom and I could managed, we can't go out at the same time..there should be at least one of us to stay home and look after our store. It's great to once again have a bonding time with my mom..We went to starbucks and treat her a large White Chocolate Mocha Expresso and "Corned Beef Pandesal". We spent most of the time at Rustan's, i bought a badger balm headache soother at essenses.:) Love it!!! Then we went to kanebo to buy some whitening stuffs for my grandma..I also had a skin analysis there, It shows that my nose area was clogged with blackheads, but the rest of my face is perfect.:) My skin doesn't match my age, for it shows that my skin is 9 years younger..wow!!! A skin of a 15 years old!! I was astonished when i heard that!!! hehe anways, i had a lot of fun today! though it seems like an ordinary shopping day but for me it's special!!! and I'm looking forward to our next bonding time.:)

Blowfish Hobbit Boots

2009-01-08T19:58:00.000+08:00

I’m planning to purchase these Ankle booties from Jildor.com, It’s on sale!!! Original Price is $45 then the SALE price is $33.75.:) I’ve read good reviews from a site that these booties are very comfy to wear, it’s a Rubber Sole with a Cushioned Footbed, Buttons border the outside, while a full length zipper streams up the inside of the boot making it very easy to fasten and adjust to your individual liking. It’s a good walking shoes and I just love it’s stunning features and funky designs.

Product Review: Jones Soda Co. Turkey & Gravy Lipbalm

2009-01-05T17:20:00.001+08:00

Jones Soda Co. is known as a U.S Beverage Company that distributes soft drinks, non-carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and candy. They have been known to have carbonated drinks with unusual flavor that other soft drink companies doesn’t offer. They also come up with Non-Beverage products such as this lipbalm. It’s a limited edition that features UV-A and UV-B protection, SPF 15, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin E. I’ve been dying to get my hands on this lipbalm but unnfortunately it was too expensive, but I’m still looking for bargains. Well, as I was reading some of the reviews regarding the flavor of this balm, they say that it smells like turkey and mashed potatoes- oily, greasy, and starchy. Kinda weird for a lipbalm, but for a balm collector, it’s like winning trophy. The novelty of this product is so intriguing that it would be an excellent collection. Other available flavors are: Green Apple, Fufu Berry, Orange & Cream, Strawberry Lime, Cream Soda, and Blue Bubble Gum. Hopefully I could manage to get hold of one.

The World's Most Venomous Insect...

2009-01-02T18:51:00.000+08:00

I'm so fascinated with insects at this moment(Thanks to my dad..:) ), that i was surfing some facts and trivias of the different species of bugs..While I was surfing, i came across to one of the site that shows the world's most venomous insect, i was thinking of some rare and exotic bugs..but it turns out that the most venomous insect is an ANT!!! To be exact it's a "Maricopa Harvester Ant". It's venom is very lethal that with an exact value of 0.12 mg/kg dosage of venom could kill at least one half of a population of Rodents! Never thought this tiny fella could be so dangerous!

My New Year's Resolution.

2009-01-01T16:23:00.000+08:00

1) Spend more time with God.
-Reading the Bible
-Praying
-Attend More Church Meetings.

2) Healthy Lifestyle
-Lose Weight
-Eat the right foods
-Exercise More
-Sleep More

3) Learn Something New
-Learn a new Language
-Engage in Cooking or Fixing stuffs

4) Budget my Money
-Spend Less Earn More
-Control My Impulsive Buying Habit

5) Anger Management
-Control My Temper
-Control My Jealousy(It drives My BF crazy!!!)

Asian Black Tarantula

2008-12-31T00:37:00.000+08:00

I bought my dad a 2 Asian Black Tarantulas for his birthday, since he is so fascinated with it after watching it feeds on it's prey on youtube.com. I was so overwhelmed with it after seeing them placed inside the aquarium, we separated the male from the female to avoid getting one of them killed. We feed them crickets and superworms, they're cute in a way. But sadly the female has gotten out during the night, she's been missing for 4 days now, i hope we could find it since it's inside the house, thou it doesn't have a venom but it's stings is so bad that the pain would last half a day.

Pinoy Version Of Twilight: Takipsilim

2008-12-30T23:47:00.000+08:00

After hearing the news last week regarding the remake of twilight in the Philippines titled "Takipsilim" will reunite the onscreen tandem of Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao. And ABS-CBN is planning to make it as televesion series that they had already bought the rights for $1 million dollars and will start the production sometime in February 2009. I was like..WTF?? I was thinking that ABS-CBN is really desperate, hoping that many people would watch if they'll make twilight a local tv series. It's totally pathetic and craziest idea I've ever heard in the Filipino film industry! !!! I was thinking of making a petition that says "No to Takipsilim". It's not I'm discriminating the Filipinos, or downplaying the Filipino's Capacity but it would ruin the original story. Good thing it's only a hoax! I thought ABS-CBN will have a pinoy version of twilight since i've read at Perezhilton.com(One of the up to date hollywood gossip website) that the movie will proceed it's production.

2008-12-29T12:22:00.000+08:00

I've spent my December 21-24 at Tagaytay with my siblings. We went there for our Winter Conference where it is always held at DAP(Development Academy of the Philippines ) annually. Spent our time there to refresh and to renew our spirits. I'm so thankful that every year we're given the oppurtunity to attend this conference to once again have the desire to love the Lord.

Our main topic was "Entering into Spiritual Reality". Lots of speakers spoke about this topic to help us understand what it is all about. Thankfully, i was enlightened especially i'm going through a lot..it was very inspiring and at the same time it helps me to know more about God. What i'm lacking right now is the deeper level of relationship with God..It's so difficult to offer my time especially right now, busy schedules and i have a lots of things going through my mind. It's really an eye opener for me, i just hope that i could focus in my spiritual time and give more time to the lord.