FYI, I'm a Girl . Eyelashes

Just like any other girls, my eye lash is not long and just so dull on everyday basis. Last year, I already knew about Shu Uemura eyelash curler but as pricey as it is for me, I will just let it pass. 

Recently, I started to watch make-up-related-videos again particularly anything related to lipstick and mascara. I will post my new purchases of lipstick maybe next week or so but now lets talk about lashes. 

My first mascara was a drug store product and it was a local brand Fashion 21 this was when I was just started to get curious about make up (last year) but of course it wasn't that great but as I'm using it everyday I also started to search what is good and as I'm on a budget, I don't like buying bunch of product just to try it out. Instead, I watch YouTube reviews and read some blog posts. 

Here's one disadvantage of make up products, you have to buy it first before you realize if it's good or bad for you or on your skin or you don't like the formula or it doesn't meet your expectation because that product got good reviews but when you use it you realize you two weren't meant to be. 

My second mascara was from NYX and I like it and so far the best thing I tried. Haha. I'm just on my third tube of mascara and I'm just waiting for this Maybelline The Hyper Curl Volum' Express (Waterproof) to dried-up so I can replace it. I don't like it but I just wanted to try it because Maybelline mascaras are so popular. Ok fine, the only thing I don't like in this mascara is its so hard to take it off. Usually, friday is the last day of the week that I put make up on except if I have to go somewhere on a Saturday but that's like once in a blue moon. If I don't have walk on a Saturday, I don't apply mascara usually until Sunday but surprisingly, sometimes until Sunday there's still some mascara on my lashes. Even make up remover, wet tissue and even washing my face every night can't remove the full mascara that I applied and I'm always scared to rub everything off because I'm scared that my eyes will be irritated. Unlike the NYX one, it can easily be removed even just a wet tissue and my lashes are free from mascara after a day and it doesn't smudge too. Its waterproof but at the same time its easy to remove. 

I'm still searching for the next tube that I will purchase so I'm in the hunt and that's why I'm watching some yYouTube videos again. At some point, I was convince that eyelash curler don't do so much work for a Kardashian eyelash but its all about the mascara but my aunt bought this Shu Uemura eyelash curler and I tried it and wow this curler at some point do the work but still at the same time, you need a good mascara. So at the end of the day I think mascara are the one who are responsible for a good looking eyelash and not an expensive eyelash curler. Even eyelash curler hurts sometimes, go for a drug store one just to warm up the eyelashes and let the mascara do the job. 

Mascara are not like lipstick to me, I can buy a bunch of lipstick but I will only use one mascara until it dried-up. My reason is, lipstick have different shades where you can show off your mood of the day or just because you don't want to look so pale but mascara its just for your lashes you can just put it once unlike lipstick where you need re-apply after morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, coffee break, and dinner. 

I'm confused if I should try another Maybelline or just move on to a Cover Girl or a Face Shop or just go back to NYX. Maybe that's a little difference about Cruelty-free products. 

I'm open to suggestion so if you are reading this and you are willing to share what works best for you let me know. :)

"A woman can be over dressed but never over elegant" - Coco Chanel

Reunited.

August 9, 2014

When we watched the UAAP opening, our next game date feels like forever. This is the only year since 2011 that we lessen watching live because if we watch every game day of FEU we will be so broken forever. Being broke is the number one reason next to saving-for-the-upcoming-trip and so far, out of seven games, we only watched two. 

Lhea wasn't here in Manila during the opening and as we are all saving up and putting basketball on the middle-of-the-list-to-do Gem and I managed to watched only two games live unlike the past seasons when we really make some time to watch when we are facing a strong team but sometimes, Keith watched alone while Lhea sometimes watched with her other group of friends. 

Brobabes happened because of me at some point but really basketball put us together and this day we made another memory on our UAAP moments. Its been 2 years for us and today is not just-watch-basketball-day because UP won. Wuhooo. Yes, I witnessed that. Okay so the real reason was Keith was featured to the O+ advertisement where the UAAP staff will look around for audience who are willing to be seen on the national television flashing their smiles or dance moves. 

Even before, Keith is our selfie boy. He just love taking picture of himself and the O+ is just perfect for him where you will be acting taking a selfie using an O+ phone and then you will show it to the camera and smile and they even mention your name! Haha. O+ is probably the best to not disagree with because with just like that, you get a brand new phone. Whatever the unit or whatever OS it runs its still a BRAND NEW PHONE! Price range is probably $100-$200 so why disagree if they are getting you at the first place? While the other like the Crissa, they're giving one of their shirt to whoever the lucky girl and then there's Mogu Mogu where you will dance with their mascot. 

Actually, there was a history of Keith being seen by the staff. One time he watched a game alone it was the game before this and we are all on our own daily routine when Keith texted all of us that someone asked him for Silverworks to model a bracelet unfortunately, he said he was already an alumni and not a current student and that is a big factor for them so he wasn't able to get it. We all told him that its probably because we weren't there to witness it because it will be so good to capture the behind the scene. Fortunately, I was seated beside him when the staff approach him for the O+. Haha. So I was able to witness the asking part.

At some point we now call our group stage friends. Haha. So unique. From brobabes to stage friends. :D 

Selfie with Selfie Boy :D

It was also a good day to catch up with Doni while waiting for Gem. Aahhhhh I miss our college days. Train buddies. 

Good thing we won against NU that day or else we will blame the appearance of Keith on national television. Hahaha. 

My Photographs: UAAP

Brobabes to Stage Friends 

UAAP S77 . 2nd Round : FEU vs UST

August 23, 2014

Since we've been watching UAAP for years now and pretty much my sister and cousins are in college now, they've been wanting to experience the live basketball action. Due to some Saturday classes, my cousins can't make it even I gave them advance date for the one that we are planning to watch. One time while I was watching on TV, I mentioned to my nephew that I will be watching on the upcoming Saturday and then he said he wanted to watch and I told him to ask permission to his parents. Since he insisted (his parents approved, btw), he came with me and it was fulfilling to see his reaction when he just first saw the arena and then when we got inside. 

His exact reaction was, "Astig! Ang ganda pag sa TV kasi panget". Lol

As an avid watcher of basketball live, I still don't want to stop and I think I'm too far from that since it was somehow, my breather, my life saver, my escape to the bullshit of reality. Especially, now that I liking the idea of PBA and we are somehow supporting some players and teams. 

It feels good to share the experience to other people most especially to my nephew who started to like basketball because of 2K14. Haha.

My Photographs: UAAP

"Don't go cryin' to your mama" - Ain't It Fun | Paramore

Random . August 2014

Late post due to some unexpected things. 

I just need an alone time so back off.

Bro got a koi fish, I got some scales. :D 

I will fully believe you if you are applying it and if you are being so nice 24/7. So whatever you say, even if you pass that message you will never make sense to me. 

One day. #mantra

Traffic is one reason why I hate going to MOA but after spending time with friends, the travel is so worth it. :D 

Apologizing is different from explaining. 

I miss my dad for the last 1096 days, today is no exception. - 081014

I'm on my writers block but there are this little ideas of what to post next and I don't know where to start. 

I miss posting some "FYI, I'm a girl" and I'm trying to think whats next. Also, I'm thinking of revamping my hair. Maybe at the end of this month. 

Saving is my top priority for now because of our upcoming trip. 

I'm still not reading another book after "If I Stay" and "Where She Went". I haven't even re-read it too. 

Small tattoo again before another big one. Hopefully after our trip next month or before. Haha

Why should I feel this way? It was probably a first impression or whatever but it felt good. 

Dear self, stop overthinking. 

My head will explode soon because of too much stuff and overthinking. 

After watching the message of Hayley before playing 'Last Hope' in Denver which she dedicated to Robin Williams, I know I really need that 'Last Hope' tattoo. I even tweeted before she starts the song that "I'm so getting a 'Last Hope' tattoo this year. 

Some people will never realize it until you tell them. 

I understand it now but missing them will always be a different story. 

Selfishly thinking, maybe "the other half" will be there? 

Sometimes, I like jumping from one topic to another. Most of the time, I hate it. 

I take that as a sign. 

I hate lunch-time-traffic. 

I thought they're the one who will understand it but they don't. 

Its just a title, doesn't mean you don't need to do extra work. 

There's always a big difference between close-minded freaks and open-minded dudes. 

I've been hearing LWKUA everyday and I think at that moment I passed by your thought. Maybe not. Illusion. 

I'm enjoying chopping my hair zombie style and I don't care about the result. 

Being a music lover doesn't mean you have to be in a concert/festival. Hashtag fan-girl-problem 

Basketball season is one of my favorite. 

Acceptance is always the key. 

We will miss you Dade. Please give my dad a huge hug. 

On Repeat . Pure Heroine

Pure Heroine by Lorde

Rolling Stone USA - January 2014

As my addiction to music grow I learned that its hard to keep on each artist or each member of the band most especially if we are living in a different timezone. Paramore, Candy Hearts, You Me At Six and All Time Low are just the few that I keep tracking but when it comes to a new artist that I just started to listen sometimes I really don't keep track and imagine if I keep tracking for everyone from the vocalist to the bass guitarist to the lead guitar to the keyboard player to the drummer, uhhh its hard like that. So instead of following everyone, I subscribed to different music websites and get updates from them once in a while. Unless I'm bored at night then I stalk some artists on twitter.

I also stop bashing different artist just because I don't like their music. I started to appreciate them and their craft because let's be honest doing what they do is like a gift and a curse.

When I heard about Lorde last year I didn't pay attention but early this year when 'Royals' is all over the radio and music channel I give her a shot and listen to Pure Heroine. Now my playlist always have a song from Lorde. I don't memorize everything but its good for my ear and its also a good reminder. After a few, I started to research and damn it she's just 17!!!! What a talented girl. Girl power.

I can't pick a favorite since all of her songs are pretty much my life now or before or in the future and I'm pretty sure everyone who love her feel the same thing.

I saw one of her performance live and I read some comments that she's acting weird on stage, blah blah (reminder: she's just 17!). Let's face it some people are not good live but his/her album is beyond amazing and you just need to research before watching live or before purchasing a new record from a new artist unless you really have that faith that a new record from an artist will be amazing.

A little research will not hurt so do it and learn something you don't know about them or their album.

Here's my favorite lines from each song but mostly, I really love each songs

Tennis Court - Pretty soon I'll be getting on my first plane | I'll see the veins of my city like they do in space

400 Lux - We're never done with killing time | Can I kill it with you?

Royals - We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.

Ribs - And I've never felt more alone | It feels so scary getting old

Buzzcut Season - I live in a hologram with you

Team - We live in cities you'll never see on screen | Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things

Glory and Gore - You could try and take us (oh-oh) | But victory's contagious

Still Sane - Only bad people live to see their likeness set in stone

White Teeth Teens - I'll let you in on something big | I am not a white teeth teen

A World Alone - Maybe the Internet raised us, or maybe people are jerks.

No Better - Go all the way | Have your fun, have it all

Bravado - I'll find my own bravado

Million Dollar Bills - There's nothing I want but money and time | Million dollar bills and a tick tick tick tick

The Love Club - The only problem that I got with the club | Is how you're severed from the people who watched you grow up

Biting Down - Listen to the beats resound (It feels better biting down)

If being wrong's a crime, I'm serving forever

If being strong is what you want, then I need help here with this feather

If being afraid is a crime, we hang side by side

At the swingin' party down the line

Swingin Party | Lorde

Part of Something

I was super close on writing about depression and suicide but I really can't find the right words and at some point I do talk about it once in a while just like my previous post "Collide". At the end its just makes me so sad that even the people we all look up to are having depression. I also want for other people to realize that its not temporary but as I said before, some people can't really handle the reality shit.

Maybe its also a reminder for us that depression is real and it happens to a lot of people. Please let your family and friends know that there is someone like you that they can talk to or seek for a professional help.

I read on twitter that Hayley dedicated "Last Hope" to Robin Williams at their show in Denver. Please take time to listen because its also what I wanted to say and at least it came from another person not just from my own again. 

photos are from google 

Sane.

At some point twice a month at work, there's this day where I don't wear contact lens because I need to use the computer the whole day, no make up too just because, but I bravely wear Mulberry lipstick from Sleek sometimes. 

Its also a forget-the-outside-world and finish the major stuff that's been on my desk for the last two days. Its also the messy-desk-day I love doing it because it keeps me sane. Its also the day where my ear hurts so bad because I was wearing my headphones for hours blasting whatever playlist is on shuffle or better catch up on some podcast.

Whether people appreciate it or not the most important thing is, it keeps me sane. 

So just because I'm on my writers block, here are some selfies. 

"I'm good enough for me and all the things that I want to be" - Good Enough | Candy Hearts 

On Repeat . Daydreaming

Daydreaming by Paramore

After a year I finally get the meaning of this song. I'm sitting in a passenger seat right now stuck in traffic and of course the mantra is with me today. iPod is on shuffle on my current playlist (All The Ways You Let Me Down, Pure Heroine and Paramore) and Daydreaming played just when I was looking on the road and sometimes on the clouds while thinking about this mantra of mine for months now. Then boom I get it, I finally understand it. I've been putting 'daydreamer' on some of my profile description and at this moment everything make sense. What can I say, I'm a total daydreamer not just about this not-so-stupid mantra but almost everything and to be honest, I crossed some lines that was not good for other people. I'm happy that I crossed that because I'm not out of my mind. 

Once again, Paramore saved me and I can't stop smiling through this thing. 

Living in a city of sleepless people

Who all know the limits and won't go too far outside the lines

Cause they're out of their minds.

I wanna get out and build my own home

On a street where reality is not much different from dreams I've had

A dream is all I have...

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time

Daydreaming

Daydreaming into the night

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time

Daydreaming

Daydreaming into the night

And I'm alright

Creep past the hours like the shorter hand on the clock

Hanging on a wall of a schoolhouse somewhere

We wait for the bell

And we dream of somewhere else

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time

Daydreaming

Daydreaming into the night

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time

Daydreaming

Daydreaming into the night

And I'm alright

Its not that I won't remember where I'm from

Just don't wanna be here no more

It's not enough

(We're only half alive)

I'm gonna go

(We're only half alive)

Where the rest of the dreamers go

(We're only half alive)

Where the dreamers go

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time (a dream is all I have)

Daydreaming

Daydreaming into the night

And I'm alright

Daydreaming

Daydreaming all the time (a dream is all I have)

Daydreamer

We used to be half alive

Now I'm alright

I'm alright