tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250620860299979472024-02-19T00:48:42.827-08:00Bellwether Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-40499373816655819982013-11-01T04:00:00.000-07:002013-11-02T03:51:11.111-07:00On the Mend<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before
I say anything else, I would like you to know that I do not consider myself a love
guru, a life expert, or anything of the sort, but I just want to share my
thoughts with you. If I have anything to write in this blog, I think this would
be most important. I talk about different things about life and all of us seek
answers to different problems but I think these only lead to one solution. Love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know it may sound cheesy but entrenched inside everyone, we know that love
is the greatest gift we can ever hope to give or receive. Love is the one thing
that can overcome so many of the difficult times that we are faced with in
life. Love is so powerful - it can turn frowns into smiles. It can help mend
the most broken heart. It can even turn all of the ugliness in the world into
the most beautiful portrait we could ever have the pleasure to behold.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Such
a monumental task - of course… it could be. But only if we try to do it alone. Instead,
if each of us, in our own small way contributed just a little - together, the
task can become the reality we’re reaching for.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">As
potent as what love can be, it can only work its magic if we <u>choose</u> to
allow it to. For that to come to pass we must let go of the other emotions that
can get in love’s way. How is that - you may wonder?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Consider the thought
that…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Anger</span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">
- It’s normal, but holding on to it indefinitely </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">isn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> really necessary. Let it
go… Forgiveness is so much better for the soul than holding on to a grudge. Not
only will the person you’re angry at be happier but so will you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Harshness</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">
- Harsh words take just as much effort and energy as kind ones do. Why not
consider your choice of words before you tell them and choose gentler ones to
get your point across.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Impatience</span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">
- </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">Aren't</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> we all guilty of this at one time or another? Keep reminding yourself
of the old saying - “Patience is a virtue” - who </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">wouldn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> want to be a little
more virtuous? (Webster describes “virtuous” as being of moral quality or
excellence)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Envy</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">
- We all know the saying here - “The grass is not always greener on the other
side”. Take that to heart and concentrate on “fertilizing” and “watering” your
own to get it just as “green” as your neighbors’ “lawn”. You may wind up being
the one envied instead.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Mistakes</span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">
- We all make them! So when someone else does, forgive them as you hope others
would do for you. Allow them to be “only human” and consider the fact that they </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">didn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> mean any harm by it. Did you, when you made one?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Revenge</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">
- Someone <u>always</u> gets hurt by this one - and not always the one you
expect to… Why take the risk?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Expectations</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">
- Set them low enough that they are achievable - not so high that you fail to
reach them. No one wants to feel like a failure - neither you or the other
person. If you don’t expect too much you will not be disappointed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Perfection</span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">
- We </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">weren't</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> born perfect and it’s not something that can be learned, so why
not accept the fact that it </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">doesn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> exist. So many of us would breathe easier
if this concept would just fade away. I would, </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">wouldn't</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Instead of any of the above, consider these options…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Take the time to know each other’s heart - when you do,
you will be more understanding and less apt to misunderstand another’s
intentions which probably were never meant to hurt or upset you to begin with.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Smile more often - it may cause a few wrinkles, at the
very least, but then, so does frowning. </span></span><u style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">You</u><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> choose what kind you’d
rather have. And as you ponder that choice, keep in mind that they can both be
contagious. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Wouldn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> you rather be greeted by smiles than frowns?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Love causes less stress, less heartache, less
misunderstandings, less of just about everything negative. Love does reap
rewards - happiness, health, joy, peace, and so much more that’s positive. After
all, what is life without love?</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">May you feel well again,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">-Janina :)</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-78842055998391539072013-09-01T04:27:00.001-07:002013-09-01T20:20:12.239-07:00Review: Ever Bilena Advance BB Cream Whitening<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Hey guys! :) So I've been thinking about what my next post would be about and I figured, why not share the things that I love doing? You already know that I like dressing up but I also love doing my own make-up. I like doing things myself and I know this sounds weird but putting make-up on helps me relax. I don't know if other girls feel this way but when I start applying eye-shadow, or lip-gloss my confidence immediately builds up and my stress from work is instantly relieved. Anyway, this is my very first product review and I started with this new BB cream that I bought which is from Ever Bilena.. Here it is: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"> To be honest, I think the packaging looks cheap, but that's just me. haha. BB creams are originally from Korea, and this actually acts as their foundation. It claims to have a lot of benefits for the skin, like an all-in-one skin care and makeup product. I was really intrigued when Ever Bilena launched their own BB cream. </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">It claims to be a whitening and moisturizing foundation,</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">and retails for</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"> </b><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">₱</b><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">195, </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">b</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">ut I bought mine in a convenience store and was surprised to see that they sell it for </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">₱</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><b>220</b>. [dang, what a difference!] but since it was the only one left on the rack, I was forced to buy it 'cause I was really curious. They really sold out that fast? I assumed that everybody raves for it, and I wanted to give it a try. I knew that it comes in </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">2 shades</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">: </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Natural (which has anti-wrinkle properties)</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">and </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Oriental (which claims to have whitening properties)</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">. The shade that I got here is Oriental.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> And shown above is a swatch for before and after application because I was quite cautious about testing it directly on my face. The right side is the one with cream on. Also, this BB cream has a yellow undertone, which would suit most Filipinas but my skin tone is quite fair and I thought it wouldn't match me. When I tried it on my hand, it blended well so I think it would work. Here's what I look like without make-up:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> (I know, I look so sad in this picture!) But for the sake of this review, I'll let my true colors show.[although I'm normally embarrassed to show my naked face to people] As you can see, I acquired dark circles because of staying up late at night. I also have blemishes here and there, and the redness on my nose is due to irritation to chalk dust. [I'm a teacher and I just can't avoid it.. 'sigh'] Anyway, here's what I looked like after applying the cream on my face:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> As you would notice, I still look pale but the dark circles and blemishes were covered, because the cream also claims to work as a concealer. Obviously, I looked significantly better here than the first picture. The redness and hyperpigmentation on my face has been covered as well. It felt sticky at first and my face tends to get oily during the day so I tried to set it with powder. It didn't cake that much but here's what I'm sure of: It wouldn't last all day because of the humidity. I wouldn't recommend to build it up because it would appear uneven. When you touch-up, you have to remove most of the first layer, so it's quite inconvenient. Now here's what I look like with full make-up on:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> The product holds true to what they advertised that it would help you achieve a "picture-perfect" look, but I think I couldn't maintain to use it everyday. I would suggest that you should only use it occasionally because it feels heavy on the skin. It would suit parties at night because it makes your face glow and it holds make-up very well. I also didn't like the scent 'cause it reminded me of the ointment that my grandma used to apply on her back [gross]. This BB cream may suit people with dry skin because it works as a moisturizer too. But as I have said, my face easily oils up so it would ruin the matte finish.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;"> Overall, this product works really nice as a make-up base but I have to remind myself that this is also a concealer. I have to ease up on using it because it might cause me acne breakouts due to the blockage of the pores. If you'd ask me, I won't take that risk again because it's really hard to recover from the blemishes. [trust me, I've been there]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> So there you go ladies! You could try it if you like. We all have different skin types anyway, so it might just work on you. But always remember that it's your personality and positive outlook that would make you beautiful in the inside and out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">-Janina :)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-69609040075438210462013-08-22T02:36:00.002-07:002013-08-22T03:25:50.375-07:00The Bright Side<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I woke up, with
sore arms and a headache. I was looking forward to a sunny day, but the
unwelcome sound of pouring rain immediately let my hopes down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been raining endlessly for the past few
days and we have been inundated by flood two days in a row. No words can
describe how physically and mentally exhausting it was to clear the water out
of our house twice. I have never been so annoyed and exasperated of the rain as
I am hitherto. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Admittedly, I’ve
been petulant all the while. But now that the sky has seemed to be tired of
deluging a heavy downpour, I cleared my head off and decided to take account of
this undoubtedly striking experience. As I contemplated I began to see myself
as inconsiderate and conceited, for I seem to worry about the slightest of
things when somewhere, there could be someone suffering the worst out of this
typhoon. Someone out there probably lost a house,starved, or was disheartened in
the worst possible ways, while I’m here complaining about a smartphone with a
low battery. I deemed that I was fortunate compared to the people I saw in the
news who underwent tremendous situations and bore unimaginable distress brought
about by ‘Maring’. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I recurred how
my family endured several days of brutal rainfall, oftentimes without
electricity. We sat around the house gabbing uncomfortably while the flood
reached our knees. We were lucky we had a second floor; otherwise, it would
have been impossible to get through the night. The couches were elevated and
everything was placed upstairs away from the reach of the ghastly water. I
spent all my time inside the solace of my room and wrote this blog post. I was
gratified that I took the time to charge my laptop before the lights went out,
or else I would have been wandering idly around the house. It would drive me
nuts if I don’t do anything other than stare blankly at the muddy water swamping
our first floor. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I suddenly had a
perky viewpoint of my situation. I wouldn’t call it optimism because I don’t
regard myself as a positive person at times. I often think about the worst-case
scenarios thus the peevishness toward the rain. But despite the irritability, I
came to realize that our condition could have been worse, yet it was luckily
favorable. We were still blessed with the company of each other. We still ate
three or four times a day unlike most families during storms. We still had the
amenities that we needed to get through this tough week. And most of all we
survived unscathed.Surprisingly, my family bonded more during this mishap than
any other normal day.Moreover, I know a lot of you are secretly thankful for
the suspension of work and classes. [I won’t deny that I am. .haha]<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And so I put
forward to everyone discerning the same sentiment: “Often it takes a calamity
to make us live in the present. The measure of a good perspective is to find
the bright side in everything.” You can complain because roses have thorns, but
you may choose to rejoice because thorns have roses. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After the heavy rain
had somehow ceased, I’m discomfited to confess that I kind of miss the
flooding, but I pray and hope that it NEVER happens again. :)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bye for now,</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Janina </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-13765607913091168652013-08-15T03:33:00.002-07:002014-01-04T00:33:12.615-08:00Picking Up the Pieces<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;"> There are things that we do not want to
happen, but have to accept; things we do not want to know, but have to learn;
and a person we cannot live without, but have to let go. This is a revelation
that relationships can be compared to glass, because sometimes it is better to
leave them broken than to hurt yourself by trying to put it back together. No
matter how painful a break-up is, still there are ways to move on and begin a
new life. Never let a break-up get you down. For some people, it can even be
a good thing to choose because they can evaluate their life better than before.
You can also take the advantage of a break-up to help you find someone who’s
more suitable for you. The truth you can believe is that you can move on after
breaking up from your relationship, no matter how bad it might have been. These
following statements that I would suggest could provide you with some ways to
move on after one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
You might feel depressed after a break-up, but never let the shadow of
yesterday block your sight of a brighter tomorrow. Give yourself plenty of time
to heal all the pain, and remember that time will heal all your wounds. Put
away the pictures, gifts, and any memorable things that remind you of your ex
because a part of loving is learning to let go. You also should resist the urge
to call your ex to ask to get back together because a rebound relationship may
be a mistake, for a break-up is the most vulnerable condition in someone’s
life. However, do not drown yourself into the negative activities. On the other
hand keep yourself doing the positive things that can make you feel good about
yourself.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></div>
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The next way is to surround yourself with friends and loved o</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">nes, such as your
family. Share your problems with them and feel free to talk about your
experiences and feelings. Then, allow them to comfort you by giving some
advices and suggestions. Do not try to deal with your problem by yourself.
Gather with everybody you trust to help you erase your loneliness. Another way is
going out, meeting new people, rebuilding old relationships, and networking
into social situations. Furthermore, you can ask your best friends to hang out
and do something fun and exciting. It will make you realize that being single
can be just as fun as being in a relationship. It can also help to keep your
mind off your ex. The point is, keeping yourself busy doing things you enjoy
and not dwelling yourself on the past could help you a lot.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
After you have done all of those things in the previous paragraphs, the other
thing to do is taking some time off of your mind and getting away from the
world for a while. Try to reflect by yourself and arrange your life again with
the new expectations for your future. After that, enjoy your time alone by
doing such activities you like to do, such as watching your favorite movies,
reading books or novels, and even shopping. Those kinds of activities may help
you to clear your mind of all negative feelings, so that you can slowly let go
of any lingering bitterness. Then, try to start dating again. Allow yourself to
fall in love again and enjoy starting a new relationship with someone else.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></div>
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“Sometimes I wish I were a little kid again because skinned knees are easier to
fix than broken hearts”. This sentence may exist on everyone’s mind that has
been broken up from his or her relationship. Still, there is a life after a
break-up. Break-ups can be so difficult and painful, but the most important
thing to remember is that it is not the end of your world.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-10560308045674129972012-12-15T00:43:00.000-08:002012-12-15T00:43:29.088-08:00Fab School-Rock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm feeling a bit edgy today so I decided to put together this Rocker chic ensemble. It took me quite a while to figure out how to tone down the hardness of "rakista" fashion, but I think I somehow pulled it off. <br />
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Of course it wouldn't be called a rock outfit if it doesn't have black elements in it, so I wore a black skirt from <i>Imprint</i> with matching black leather wedge boots from <i>Yalida</i>. I then paired it with a hot pink<i> Forever Young</i> tee to still make it feminine and youthful.<br />
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To finish it off and mix in the school-girl look, I accessorized my outfit with a navy blue leather backpack from <i>Pony</i>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-81406987772722313392012-12-14T23:56:00.002-08:002012-12-15T00:45:12.363-08:00Comfortable Vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas holidays are fast approaching and the weather is somehow cooler for days now. I figured wearing long sleeves might help in keeping me warm and it surely did the job. I also didn't have to sacrifice comfort with this vintage ensemble. <br />
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For this outfit, I matched camel-colored <i>Rafaella</i> shorts on top of a sheer long-sleeved top that I found on an online boutique. I also wore a brown belt. The color schemes really added that vintage feel, yet it still keeps the look up to date.<br />
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I then finished it off with indigo <i>Century</i> flats with gold accents and a brown leather satchel to complete this classic look. It surely fits my "teaching personality" 'cause I do look matured enough here, don't you think? :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-82787670199078509182012-12-14T22:59:00.002-08:002012-12-15T00:46:27.070-08:00Pastel Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I hear the word "summer" the first thing that comes to mind are summer dresses! Can you blame me? I love dressing up. It makes me wanna go to the beach or stroll with my friends in big hats and sunglasses... <br />
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But since I'm just fantasizing, I simply embodied the summer spirit though we're still in the middle of the Christmas season. For this look, I matched a ridiculously cute summer dress from <i>ValleyGirl</i> with my <i>HerBench</i> white and blue slip-on rubber shoes.. this is to add a bit of boyish charm to my outfit.<br />
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To add a bit of contrast to the pastel colors of my dress, I added a brown belt with a matching leather bag. This is my way of being cutesy if I feel like one. :) After all, my choice of outfits ultimately depends on my mood.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-20272043669358973472012-12-14T21:29:00.000-08:002012-12-15T00:47:21.683-08:00Ausi Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sure you're all curious about the title of this post. Well, to clear things up, I'd like to say that this whole outfit is from Australia. My cousin living there was very generous enough to give me brand-new clothes and accessories fit for a self-proclaimed fashionista and all around "kikay" girl like me. She never fails to impress me with her excellent taste in clothes. Thanks ate Tash! :)<br />
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In choosing the perfect ensemble, you have to be bold enough in doing so. It also takes to have an eye for colors that would perfectly match and complement each other. This black and cream printed dress really went well with my khaki <i>Rubi</i> wedge boots. <br />
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I further accessorized with a gold charm bracelet and a gold watch, then I paired it with [yet another] satchel bag from <i>Gucci</i>. I kind of looked like a spoiled Ausi girl with my bangs! haha :p<br />
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To finish it off, I wore ombre glasses from <i>Gucci</i> as well. What do you think? :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-2004838912629912642012-12-14T20:08:00.001-08:002012-12-15T00:48:29.224-08:00Plains & Prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know about you guys, but tribal prints are "IN" nowadays. It might sound odd but it's surprisingly fashionable and chic. For this outfit, I paired a plain black <i>Bayo</i> top with a tribal-printed mini skirt. If you're looking for tribal-printed outfits, you could look in fashion boutiques or local department stores. This one however, is from <i>Ho doesn't know why?</i> [pretty cool name for a brand].. :)<br />
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I'm also wearing black heels from <i>American Eagle</i>. It also had cherry prints on the soles to match the colors on my skirt. I paired it with a brown leather satchel. [I'm a sucker for satchels, obviously] What more can I say? This casual ensemble is really simple and very easy to pull off. Just learn how to mix and match prints and colors and you're good to go.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-48757394372643609982012-12-14T19:25:00.000-08:002012-12-15T00:49:41.196-08:00Edgy Black & White<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So for this outfit, I paired an <i>Angel Biba</i> white dress with black leather boots and accessories. With this "edgy" ensemble, it's somehow sexy in a sophisticated way. I know I'm not that voluptuous, but this dress definitely showed even my slightest curves! haha :)<br />
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I recommend dresses that hug the body in the right places to petite girls like me.. Of course, you also have to consider the length. This outfit's length is just inches above the knee, and makes the illusion of a tall frame and at the same time, it's not too short for that classy look,otherwise it would look trashy.<br />
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I really love the diagonal black lines of this dress. It totally fits me because it formed the letter "V" for my surname! :) [okay, that was a forced connection] It's not overdone with accessories, you just have to pair it with black accents for that "matchy" simplicity.<br />
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By the way , this <i>Angel Biba</i> dress is a brand from Australia; I'm also wearing <i>Yalida</i> wedge boots, and a black leather <i>Guess</i> satchel. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-46554439290776881992012-12-11T19:24:00.002-08:002012-12-11T19:24:22.278-08:00Risks<br /><span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's something from my notes on one of my social networking sites:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span> To laugh, is to risk playing the fool. To weep, is to risk
appearing sentimental. To reach out to another, is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings, is to risk exposing our true selves. To put your
ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk loss. To love, is to
risk not being loved in return. To live, is to risk dying. To hope, is
to risk despair. To try at all, is to risk failure.<br />
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But
risks must be taken, Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk
nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is
nothing. They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they simply cannot
learn, change, feel, grow, love, live… Chained by their attitudes they
are slaves.<br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>ONLY THE PERSON WHO RISKS IS FREE.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09232165870748438683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125062086029997947.post-2043460401935910452012-12-08T20:34:00.002-08:002012-12-08T20:42:11.030-08:00On Digital-Age Literacy<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Our past lesson has something to do with Digital-Age Literacy whereas my professor, Sir Paguio discussed extensively and elaborately the brief history on how technology was developed throughout centuries in general. He mentioned the term real-time webbed interactivity. And I would like to share some thoughts about that in particular.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> The sense
of interactivity which dominates the digital media stretches
as far back as we care to look into the roots of human creation.</span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">It takes us beyond more classic
issues such as Eco's question of whether texts are to be used
or interpreted. Almost everyday, I open my Facebook account, Twitter, or MySpace and it only shows that I am highly active in social networking. I've never thought that these simple digital interactions would have a significant impact and importance in my academics in particular. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> Now that I have created my own blog, it gave me a sense of belonging to yet another site that enables me to have wider connections to people from different parts of the globe. </span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">What the rise of new digital
media has done is to widen the focus of interest beyond the
object created, to my participation in a process of playing
out a multitude of interactions. And for that, I am Thankful.</span></div>
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