jumpsuits

i spotted a local tv show featuring jumpsuits in their fashion segment and i can't help wanting to buy one for myself. then i remembered i have one fitted jumpsuit from last last year that looks like this (without the buttons)...

i wanted something comfy so i searched the net for styles and i saw this...

me likey!

however, wearing jumpsuits can pose a major challenge during nature calls. imagine getting almost naked just to pee. heh.

pinky pink

one of my best buys during the last time i went to the market...

pink guavas! i actually found them in the veggies stall to be used for cooking sinigang. i can't even remember when i've last eaten a pink guava but they're my favorite when i was a kid. these guavas remind me of childhood because we once had a guava tree in the corner of our backyard and me and my brothers would always check for the ripe ones almost everyday. mom says the seed core should not be eaten coz it's hard to digest (is this true?) but for me, it's the yummy part so i always hide from her whenever i gorge on them.

still on VMV, a trivia

i reckon i've read somewhere that VMV hypoallergenics is created by a filipino. but browsing the inskin magazine given to me by the VMV specialist during my recent purchase, i was surprised of it's sophisticated layout. all the photos look like they were shot from new york and i knew i was not mistaken when i saw the print on the box of my newly bought foundation -- "MADE in New York". their website is very international too, so i was a bit baffled. it looks very imported to me and yet i was very sure that i read it more than once, vmv was created by a filipino.

so i did a few research and found out that vmv is indeed filipino made by a world renowned dermatologist and dermapathologist, Dra. Vermen M. Verallo-Rowell. all i can say is wow, i'm so proud.

getting a bit more kikay

i'm not really a certified kikay. i love girly girly stuff, yes. but i only go for a mani-ped everytime there's an occasion and i very seldom go to a salon to maintain my hair. when it comes to make-up, the only stuff you can find in my vanity kit are foundation, blush, 3 shades of lipgloss, a tinted lip balm, and a face powder. so yeah, you can say that i'm an amateur when it comes to those stuff.

about a month ago, i started getting blemishes on my forehead and i blamed it on some water i used to wash my face. b, on the other hand is suggesting that it must be from the make-up that i use. last week, after a month of doing everything i can to get rid of those blemishes but to no avail, i finally decided to throw away my maybelline dream matte mousse foundation and buy another brand.

i've long been eyeing VMV products because i've read good reviews about them. so when we went to the mall, i went straight to their booth and sampled some of their products. to be frank, i really can't tell the difference between those types. for me, anything that can give my face that smooth clear finish will do. although i'm a bit hesitant to spend triple the price of my previous foundation (maybelline mousse only retails for about 600), i finally gave in because i do have plans on investing in good quality make-up. my first choice is really MAC but due to these nasty blemishes, hypoallergenics is the way to go.

and since i'm on it, i also bought me vmv's ooh-la-lash volumizing mascara and i just luuuv it! i love how it doesn't look clumpy and how it volumizes and curls my lashes even if i don't use a curler. i love how it doesn't give me that racoon eyes even if i break to tears for laughing so hard. and unlike other good mascara i've read about and almost bought (good thing that fasio mascara was out of stock), ooh-la-lash is so easy to take off even without using a make-up remover. pure love.

there, that's baby steps to kikay-ness. next on my list is a set of eye shadows and more shades of blush and gloss.

japanese treats

fresh from japan...

cheeseburger. 5 layers of LCD cleaner -- 2 buns, pattie, cheese and tomatoes. perfect for my laptop.

tokyo banana. individually wrapped custard cakes shaped and tastes like a banana. yum!

cigar chocolates. bitter chocolate wrapped like a cigar. perfect for my smoker dad.

overtime

my workstation tonight. 2 laptops -- one is for data migration and the other is my dad's notebook for repair. overtime. double time.

may-ender

it's almost been a post-less month and this one's kinda last minute just so that my birthday month will appear on the archives list. hehe.

i turned 29 a few weeks ago. just one more year and i'll reach the big three-oh. a lot of people say that i look almost a decade younger. and i'm not kidding when i say that my lil brother's schoolmate had a crush on me. hahaha..that's a 12 year age difference. birthday reflections? feel young, look young. the secret is that simple. it's all about being happy and appreciating everything you have in your life. i'll probably elaborate more on this at a later time.

anyway, my time on the net is up. many changes have happened in the span of one month and my sleeping early is a part of it. although age has been kind to me when it comes to physical appearance, my body's feeling all the signs that i'm...gulp...getting old.

the ripple effect

just recently, i learned how to be manhid. or so i thought. i've been pushing myself to set emotions aside and not get affected with all the negative comments or actions thrown my way. i almost succeeded. the first few weeks were fine, i can just shrug of any pagpaparamdam here at home and still go on perfectly with my day. i realized just now that i'm still not manhid. those emotions are just kept somewhere in my chest until it fills up and explode. the most difficult part is when it almost reaches the brim because it affects my mood and concentration not only at work but also in dealing with the people around me.

i've just had another crying spell today and it feels good to empty out the chest. it's now redeemed and ready to face another set of challenges. i'm thankful that i had the chance to open up and let the negativity out. tomorrow will be another fresh start.

every little thought or act can have a ripple effect. one hint of negative vibe and it spreads out to every little aspect of life, whether you like it or not. while i think that it's best to stay away from the bad forces, most of the time it's easier said than done.

i fervently wish for support and understanding. kind, inspiring, and consoling words. concern and willingness to help. if it's not too much to ask. give me that and everything will fall into place, every good thing waiting to happen will finally come true. bring on the positive ripple.

weekend snippets

...b's househelp went back to the province so we're pretty much doing the household chores at his home except for the laundry. that's why i'm cooking again. i didn't realize how much i missed it til i started doing it. and i miss eating variety of dishes.

...since it was market day yesterday, i went with my mom to refill b's ref at home. b's househelp goes to the market every week and her budget is 800 pesos. i brought with me 1,500 pesos to buy food up to next next week and i was a bit surprised at how much i was able to buy. i think it will last us for a month!

...cleaning fresh meat and seafood, cooking, and doing the dishes can be a breeze if people work together. b was very willing to help in every task. i'm such a lucky girl!

...it's much more enjoyable to eat something that you've worked for. we had so much fun eating lunch and dinner yesterday.

...since i was able to buy a lot yesterday and both my hands were carrying very heavy baskets, this morning when i woke up, my arms and back hurt...a lot! this is what i get from lack of exercise.

...i'll be doing the cooking for the whole week because the new househelp will arrive on saturday night. and i'm excited. i have a lot of plans and i think i wanna continue it even if there's help around.