CEBU....ahhh Finally!

I finally had the courage (and the money) to book my flight to Cebu last September and I actually regret having to wait that long! It may sound funny to you but riding the airplane is in my bucketlist. I've always wondered how it feels like to take off or if I'm gonna make a mess. People scared me a lot 'cus they told me all these crazy things. Pffffft! None of them were true! Well at least for my first plane ride. So how was my first? It was awesome! I can't believe how fun it is haha! Now I can say that I'am completely un-moronized hahahahaha! Yup I already know how to check in, pay the terminal fee and head to my designated gate.

That's me, my mom and brother Jeremy.

That's me and my good friend Sarah :) 'twas also her first plane ride lol

We went straight to Alba Uno Residencia. It took me two days (literally) to search for a budget-friendly but clean and elegant hotel. I just don't want to say in an el cheapo hotel and worry about bed bugs or a smelly toilet! I would have stayed in Shangri-la Mactan or in Waterfront but I haven't won the lottery jackpot yet lol. I can only say good stuff about the hotel, spacious and clean rooms, very elegant (they do not fall under the crapola category at all) and staff were very attentive and friendly. The hotel is located near IT Park so it was easy to find restaurants :)

Alba Uno's Family Room. Big enough for 4 people!

Standard Room (cute ei?)

We headed to Ayala Terraces Mall after taking a rest for a few minutes. I was impressed with the mall, better than our very own Marquee Mall I must say.

Hukad Restaurant0 their baked scallops are to die for!

The best ice cream I have had so far. 3 scoops cost 180 pesos. Not too bad but I can't have this everyday lol. I picked Tiramisu, American Chocolate and White Chocolate.

We're lucky we met Kuya Louie, the cab driver we rode with from the airport to the Hotel. He charged us 200 pesos for every hour. He gladly showed us around Cebu. On our second day we went to Basilica De Sto Niño Church to see Magellan's Cross, Taoist Temple, CNT Restaurant, SM Cebu, Shangri-La Mactan and then to the airport. My brother had to leave 'cus he's got work the next day. Booo! Nothing much to say for our third day because our flight was at 4:50 a.m. heeheehee!

I jumped yay!

WHAAAAAAAAT!!!!! Your Man Calls you FAT????

I get ticked off whenever I hear skinny girls say that they have to lose weight because their boyfriends call them FAT! It makes me flip! Somehow it makes me wonder if these couples know what a nurturing relationship should be. We hear it over and over, love is not partial on physical looks. Don't get me wrong, I know how important attraction is in a relationship. It’s what starts the fire!

If your partner keeps telling you that you're not good enough for him unless you have a body like Gisele Bundchen, he's an asshole and you have to dump him! If he's that shallow, I’m sorry to prick your bubble sweetheart but he'll mess with your self-esteem as long as you're together. You’ll start believing that the only way to be accepted is to be physically perfect. Someday it's going to back fire and before you know it, you have no idea who you are anymore. You gained 10 pounds and your man keeps picking on you or suddenly he makes you feel that you are the most disgusting creature to walk on earth. You have an almost invisible love handle and he doesn't love you anymore? And you blame yourself for eating two slices of pecan pie on your mom's birthday party. You've got to be kidding me!

Your looks do not define who you are as in individual. While society put that shit in our heads, you don't have to follow the trend. Everything we see around us is perfect, we see people on magazine covers and they're perfect. Ever heard about Photoshop? You’re an idiot if you're not aware that those pictures were edited and retouched so they will look perfect. And what's sad is they are used to set the standards of how someone is supposed to look like.

A mature relationship is not about pleasing the other person. It's all about celebrating and embracing the other person for who they really are. If there's one thing that I learned when I met Chris is when you love a person, you love all of them. There's no such thing as partial love. Unless you can imagine cleaning up after someone’s shit or piss, you really can’t say that true love is what dominates your relationship.

Chris and I love each other to death. I don’t remember a single time that we called each other Fat, oh no not even overweight! Yup that’s how much we respect each other. We choose to see what’s behind good looks and talent. More than his blue eyes, his perfect nose and the cute dimple on his left cheek, I love his kind heart and the way he’s there for me all the time. I can’t think of a better relationship, really! We’re the happiest people in the planet. Cheers to all women who found real MEN! I know some are unhappy but I don’t give a f***! My time has come and you have to suck it up hahahahahaha! ‘Til next time y’all!

Everything Purple!

Pretty and Wearable! Love it!

Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Cream Foundation in Ivory

Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick in Yellow

L.A. Minerals Oil Mattifying Powder (Untinted)

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Illuminating Powder in Strike-a-Pose-Rose

Elf Studio Line Golden Bronzer (I use it as a highlighter, makes my skin glow!)

Eyes:
Elf Studio Line Eye Primer

L.A. Colors Trio Eyeshadow (PE406 and PE 409)

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips for Brown Eyes

Wet n Wild Mega Creme Eyeliner in Eggplant

Cover Girl Lash Exact Mascara

E.L.F. Mechanical Eyelash Curler

Lips:

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Nouveau Pink

L'oreal Glam Shine Lip Gloss in Mambo Juice

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips for Brown Eyes Review

My friend Dorothy came back from the US and she asked me what I wanted and I immediately said Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips! So she got me the one for brown eyes.

I thought that the colors are really pretty. Shades of purple and brown compliment almost any kind of skin tone. They are very good in opening up your eyes and if you want to go for a subtle look, these colors are your best bet. I was never a huge fan of blues, greens and oranges (especially orange! yuck) anyway. As far as pigmentation is concerned... hmmm... I'm not gonna say that they are very pigmented but for a drugstore brand, I think it's good. I used E.L.F. Studio Line Eye Primer but the colors weren't that vibrant. I would use this palette on a date (since my man does not like heavy makeup) or if I'm out doing my errands. What about the shimmer? The shadows got enough shimmer but they are not too shimmery that the focus will just be on your eyes. Hmmmm maybe I can say that they are frosty or we can somehow compare them with eyeshadows with "pearl" finish. The colors stay on for hours with a little bit of creasing, not sure if it can be blamed on me because I have a very oily face!

Overall, this is a great product for women who want a pretty but subtle (wearable) look. Very lovely! Yeah I'll buy this again!


Me enjoying coffee crumble ice cream! =) I love this look!

Wet n Wild Creme Eyeliner Review

I've heard people raving about it so you can imagine how bad I want this creme liner! I found one in eBay and I didn't even have to think... I bought it! I was looking for black but I didn't find one so I opted for Eggplant. I tried the creme liner today and I swear that it amazed me! The color is sooooo pretty, it's creamy enough to give you ease of application (even if you're a beginner) and it stays on for hours. I read that others are having a hard time removing it that they have to rub the eyeliner off repeteadly. Well I didn't have that problem, I used Pond's Cold Cream to remove my makeup so I guess it all depends on your makeup remover.



See how pretty it is! I tried rubbing it off with my finger but it wouldn't come off. It's creamy but once it dries (about a minute), it's absolutely smudge-proof! It's cheap but you really get more than what you pay for. I love this eyeliner!!!! The color is vibrant, easy to apply, does not irritate my eyes and it lasts for hours.

LUSH Dream Cream Review

Dream Cream by Lush is probably the most expensive cream that I ever bought (so far). I have Keratosis Pilaris and I was desperate to find something that will help relieve my skin condition so I searched the net and found out about this product. It's got great reviews and people are raving about it. I rushed to the store and got me one! It costs about $22. I was disappointed with how small the container is (240 grams). I thought for the price, I would get a much bigger tub!

Is it worth my money? Without thinking twice I'll say yes. I thought a miracle was happening when I first applied it. No lotion (no matter how rich and creamy it is) has ever made my skin feel so good. If I close my eyes and touch my skin, I would think that all my bumps are gone. It's amazing!!!


What about the smell? I'm not crazy about it and I would be in heaven if it smelled like vanilla but other than that, I don't have anything negative to say about this baby. It smells like a bunch of herbs with a slight hint of chamomile and mint but it's very subtle. It's also good if you have dry skin around the elbows and knees. Give it a shot! I'm sure you'll love it too. Ciao!



Ingredients: Oat Milk (Avena sativa), Rose Water (Rosa centifolia), Olive Oil (Olea europaea), Fair Trade Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Glycerine, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Tincture of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin), Rose Absolute (Rosa centifolia), Chamomile Oil (Anthemis nobilis), Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), Lavender Oil (Lavandula hybrida), Cetearyl Alcohol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

The LOVE of My LIFE...

He sings “Chasing Cars” to me when I can’t fall asleep. I’m the first person he ever sang to. For some reason, after I hear him sing, I ‘m filled with calmness then I drift into a peaceful slumber. This song meant so much for us because it is about making things happen on your own, not leaving everything to fate. Chris and I know we have each other and we are dying to be together.

He has so much love to give and I’m so happy that I have all of it. No conditions and definitely no reservations. I know he loves me with all his heart, he does everything he can to make me feel that I’m special in his life.

He’s my sunshine, he brightens up my day no matter how gloomy it is sometimes. I love being with him and being around him. I just love the way he loves me. He saw something in me that nobody else tried to see. He makes me want to love him without holding back and most importantly, he lets me be myself and he loves me for who I really am. Where can you find a guy who doesn’t tell you that you’re fat and you need to lose weight? It’s like finding Kryptonite! I’ve never felt so beautiful in my entire life and for once, I stopped caring about what other people think about me.

He’s been very patient with me, I can be a pain in the ass sometimes but he sticks with me and we never go to bed without settling our misunderstandings or conflicts. I like the way he handles me, he handles me perfectly. I love being with him because he brings out the child in me, he lets me get too excited and giddy about silly things and the best part is he tolerates me when I’m upset over silly things lol. He gives in to my silly requests and addictions (chocolates, ice cream, cheetos, make up, scents, etc.) all the time, when I say all the time, I literally mean all the time! He justs loves me so much I guess. He likes it when I get excited about things and he loves it when I’m happy. We’re always happy being together.

I’m one of those few lucky people to have found True Love. I know in my heart that Chris and I are made for each other. I loved him even before I knew him, somewhere in my heart I know he exists. He fills up the void that has been clinging to my heart for so long. I found refuge in him, I feel safe with him, he’s my home, and I belong to him. I’m lucky to be in a relationship where trust is freely given, where being there for each other doesn’t require to be an obligation and where love is constantly present. We do things for each other because we want to make each other happy other than we love each other so much. Loving somebody entails huge sacrifices because it sometimes means that you give up your own dreams to be with him. Before I met Chris, my dream would always be about my career, I would really like to make it big someday but everything changed and it amazes me. Now all I dream about is building a family with him, taking care of him and our children and making him happy and content. Every step that I take leads me to him and every breath that I take is for him. I found deeper meaning in my life because of Chris, I want to live my life for him.

I love Chris so much and making sacrifices never felt heavy for me. I do everything effortlessly because I’d be lost without him, I don’t know how I’d be able to go through life thinking he’s not there. I want to be with him and I want to spend the rest of my days with him. I want to build my dreams with him and at the same time, I wish I can help him make his dreams come true. I want to be there on his every ups and downs, every failure, every mistake, every battle and every triumph that he makes. I want him to run to me when he’s happy, all the more when he’s weary or broken apart. I wanna be there for him when he smiles or when he cries. I wanna be everything that he needs.

He brings out the best in me and he makes me want to become a better person, he makes me want to be so good all the time. He brought out this side of me which I didn’t think ever existed. He brought out all these emotions that I’ve been holding on for so long. I never thought I can be sweet to anybody as much as I can be with him.

We have our moments where we misunderstand and unconsciously hurt each other but at the end of the day, we forgive and we move on and we end up loving each other more. There are times when he would make me cry really bad. Every single time that I cry to him, I pour my heart out and I lay my soul unto him hoping that I’ll feel better in a minute. It breaks his heart when he knows he’s hurt me, it kills him to hear me cry as much as it would when I hear him break into tears. It would stab my heart knowing that I make him scared of losing me. I never want him to feel that way. It makes me weak every time I hear him cry, I just feel so helpless when I hurt him because I know he doesn’t deserve it. I would tell him that I can take all the pain and I’d rather hurt all by myself than share even a small amount of pain with him because I know he has such a pure heart. He’s never known the pain that scarred my heart and I’m worried about getting his heart broken in any circumstance. If I can take all the hurt just to protect him, I would.

I always wanted him to know that he is a BEAUTIFUL person and he is a hundred times beautiful in the inside. I love his face, his smile, his dimples, his perfect nose, his beard (I like him scruffy! It’s nobody elses business but mine ok!), his oh so yummy complexion and his blue eyes but what I love most about him is his HEART which he gave to me selflessly. I’m happy that I made him realize what he really is. He’s handsome and there’s so much more that he can be. I love him for who he is and I love him for who he wants to be.

Finding somebody special who loves you in return is truly a blessing and I’m lucky to have found this kind of love in this selfish and cruel world. He is the person I’ve been dreaming about, he is the person I’ve been praying for all this time. He is God’s answer to my prayers. He's wonderful and there’s nothing I want more than be with him and make him happy.

I want to share this because just like anybody else, I thought there was no HOPE for me to find TRUE LOVE but I DID which means you can find yours too... in God's perfect time. Just hang in there and don't stop believing!

One Lazy Rainy Afternoon

My bestfriend Judith was here this afternoon and we were talking about her makeup for her wedding. Guess what?! She wanted me to do her makeup lol. Uhhmm I told her I can do her party prep anytime but I'm not ready for big events, not her big day! I'm scared I'll mess it up lol. She wanted it purple so I gave her purple today. I used shades of silver, purple, pink and a little bit of creamy white as a highlighter. Enjoy the look!

Products Used:

Face: Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Nude

L.A. Minerals Veil

Cheeks: E.L.F. Studio Line Blush and Contouring Powder

E.L.F. Studio Line Bronzer in Golden

Eyes: E.L.F. Studio Line Eye Primer

E.L.F. eyeshadow quad in Silver Lining, Drama and Pretty in Pink

E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Plum

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara

Almay Intense I-color in Black Pearl

Lips: Mira Brush on Lip Color (oh crap the shade is not anywhere in the pen sorry)

My Current Favorite Look- Subtle Smoke

I don't believe in investing on super expensive makeup. I don't think you have to shell out a lot of money just to look pretty. It's just a matter of how skilled or how good you are in piling colors that look good together.

I never bought a MAC eyeshadow because one I cannot afford it and two I want to buy new stuff all the time which means I don't use the same eyeshadow months from now. Aren't we all guilty of that? Here comes a new palette and everyone raves about it so you want it as well. Or you saw somebody making a tutorial or doing a review at Youtube and then you rush to the nearest store and get it not realizing that you already have tons of makeup. I bet sometimes you don't realize that you already have something like that lol.

Anyway, I'm loving this look right now, I think it's sexy, glamorous but wearable. It makes my eyes look really pretty.

It's really easy to do this look and for my eyeshadow, it only cost me $2. Yup $2 woohoo! I used E.L.F. eyshadow quad in Drama and Blue Moon (I only used the brown shade from the Blue Moon quad). For the rest of my eyes I used E.L.F. Studio Line Primer, Almay Intense I-color in Black Pearl and Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara.

Here are my other pics!

The (only) 3 Lip Balms that Work For ME!

I've always had problems with my lips drying out all the time and I've been searching for the perfect lip balm for as long as I can remember. It gets soooo frustrating sometimes because I have the habit of reading reviews before I snatch a product only to find out that it doesn't work for me. Well my lips are picky!

I own and tried more than 30 lip balms and nothing has ever satisfied my craving for soft and "unchapped" lips until this one fateful day.... Ok let's cut the drama. So one evening I was logged in at makeupalley.com and I was reading a couple of reviews about certain lip balms and I came across Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Butter and Dr Pepper Lip Smacker. I read and read and browsed and I can't seem to find any bad reviews for these 2 products.

I ordered from eBay and I think I got them after a few weeks. I was excited to try them of course! I didn't have huge expectations or whatsoever because I know I have the most stubborn lips in the planet.

I tried Dr Pepper and boy did I love it? YES YES and YES! I can immediately tell the difference after just one application. I love the hint of red and I absolutely love the way it smells. I'm not sure if it really smells like Dr Pepper but it smells cherry to me lol. It glides on easily and it's not sticky at all. It feels so good on the lips and I think the texture is perfect. Not too creamy and not too slick, just the way that I want it! I apply it before bed time and my lips feel wonderful when I wake up.

I tried a lot of balms and for some reason my lips would chap like crazy so can you imagine how horrified I am when I put on matte lipstick? Augh disaster!!! Dr Pepper didn't chap my lips at all, I super love it.

Ok enough about the Dr Pepper Lip Smacker, let's move on to Palmer's Lip Butter. I have one in Dark Chocolate and Peppermint. It's clear and it smells and tastes exactly like chocolate and peppermint. Ahhh it's heaven on my lips! I can't get enough of it. My lips can enjoy luxury at last! It really feels like butter and what I like about it is it contains Vitamin E. It has that hint of gloss when you put it on and I think it looks great on top of a lipstick or lip stain.

Another lip product that I am crazy about is the Alba Terra Tint in Blaze. Since I'm no good with a red lipstick, this is my bet! I love the color and I like the feeling on my lips right after I glide it on, it's kinda minty. Another thing that I love about it is it has chemical free SPF. Pretty cool ei? I will never wear red lipstick anymore. Blaze looks really gorgeous on my lips and it lasts for about 2 to 3 hours. Well I really do not mind reapplying because of the minty feel on my lips. It doesn't chap my lips so that's another plus factor.

Yeah I know I've got huge lips! I dunno if that's a good thing lol =p

Have You Finally Met Your "Happily Ever After" Guy?

I was flipping through a magazine's pages one lazy Sunday Afternoon and I stumbled upon this article about some questions to ask yourself if you are with a man that gives you that "Happily Ever After" feeling. I know I know I know! Love skeptics are raising their eyebrows right at this second. I know there's no such thing as "happily ever after" and that only happened to Cinderella and Aurora BUT that term means something else to me. In the real world, the term "happily ever after" simply means that you have found that one person who loves and accepts you with no conditions. When you finally meet that right person, you lose that "it-only-happens-in-the-movies" itch and you start believing that LOVE can really happen to you. How will you know that the man you are with right now is for keeps?

Everytime You and Him Argue, Do You Get Scared that You’re Headed to Splitsville?

My answer is NO. I just don't see the point in staying in a relationship where you don't feel secure. If small arguments can break you, can you imagine how the two of you will deal with a huge problem? All couples fight, it's perfectly normal to have disagreements here and there but only strong twosomes are able to see through the real issues and try to duke it out. A lot of people make the mistake of not bringing up important issues because they fear that it'll damage the relationship. Do you know why they avoid that? It is because they don't trust that their union is solid that it can withstand conflicts.

You two need to sit down and talk about what's bothering you or him without having to yell at each other and without having to prove who's right or wrong. Every single time that Chris and I disagree on things, that's the time that I get to know him better and it makes me realize what our foundation is made of. The key in here is listening to your partner and being sensitive to his needs.

Don't be scared in talking about serious matters because if your bond is truly made of something else, nothing can ever break you. I did not say raise hell all the time just to test the waters. Girls are guilty of that! We always test our partners and see how they would react given some situations. Do not do that!

Just remember that you and your man are not supposed to be afraid to tackle tough topics, it only shows that you know what you both have and you know how strong your relationship is. I'm lucky to be with an intelligent and logical man that is more than willing to listen and at the same time talk to me about the most crucial things in our relationship.

Can You Tell Him your SECRETS without the Fear of being Judged?

I know it's hard to forget everything and sometimes things keep on haunting you but if you want the relationship to work, you have to accept each other's past and hope that everything will be better in the future.

Yeah everyone has sordid life secrets and we want to keep them as much as possible but if you have the guts to reveal everything to your man without fearing that he will judge you then girl I'm telling you, you've got a great man!!!

Divulging your most intimate information to your man only proves that you trust him and you know that he loves you enough that he will see through everything.

Do You Get Goofy Around Each Other?

Do we get goofy around each other? Hell yeah! We're the goofiest people when we're around each other. Yeah I know for some people that's not sexy! Unless you can show your man your "morning face" and your goofy side, you can never claim that you are comfortable with him.

Don't be scared to release your goofy side, trust me it's so liberating!!! We call each other dork and we laugh every single time somebody lets out stinky gas (yeah that's gross hahaha!). I can even eat a gallon of ice cream in front of him and it will be ok!

When a couple are silly together, it means that they aren't terrified to let their guards down and expose their childlike sides. It's fun being goofy with my boyfriend, I enjoy every minute that I spend with him. I did not say though that we're hilarious all the time, when we know that we have to talk about serious matters, we really sit down and talk (and I always cry haha!).

Humor is how we keep things light and take off pressures from our individual day to day activities. But if it's not in your personality to be goofy then you don't have to force it. Some people are really quiet and they are comfortable with it but humor is what adds fun to the relationship. As they always say, the couple who laugh together, stay together!

Does He Make You Feel Beautiful All the Time?

I may have done something good in my life because I met Chris. Where can you find a dude who will never tell you that you're fat? I love our relationship and it brings out the best in me and at the same time I still want to be better. If your guy only wants you because of what he sees, you've got a serious problem in here. No relationship will last based on outer beauty. Beauty fades with time and it makes you think, years from now, will he still look at me like I have the most beautiful face in the planet? If he tells you that you are not allowed to gain weight then you better think. Do not ignore telltale signs of him being a total insensitive jerk.

My man always tells me and makes me feel that I am pretty. He even likes me better when I'm not wearing any makeup. He has seen my worst and he is still in love with me! He loves me for who I am and the best part is he can see right through me. He knows and he loves my heart and that's the way it should be.