The Wrath of Ondoy and Being Thankful

Typhoon Ondoy.( photo is not mine. taken from the internet)
One of the worst typhoons in a span of 50 years (or maybe ever) has just hit the Philippines, leaving behind devastating effects. Fortunately, it spared Cebu (my hometown and where I am right now). However, Manila wasn't so lucky. Floods have killed and injured dozens, and have caused millions of damage. I actually know of people who lost everything they had. It makes me so sad, and it really is so heartbreaking. I wish here was more I could do to help.

It's been a weekend filled with so much sadness and loss, and yet,I remain grateful for the following:
1.I am grateful that my sister was left safe and sound during Ondoy. The house, as well as our property in Manila are ok too.
2.I am thankful to have the opportunity to give back, in what little way I can. I am so lucky to have something extra, to have electricity and internet connection to disseminate information.
3.i am thankful that the biggest problems I seem to have right now are zits on my nose and chin, dark scars, or how to pay for the bb creams that i got.
4.i am so grateful to be part of a family that is aware, and wants to give back. i thank my parents for raising us kids with the right kind of mindset, and values. we know it is our civic duty to lend a hand to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. i am glad this concept is not foreign to us, and has been imparted to us since childhood.
5.though i know of friends who have lost everything, property-wise, I praise God because they are alive. Their families are safe and intact. Thank you Lord.
6.I am thankful for the absence of apathy in my spirit right now. I want to help. I need to help. I do not want to put my focus on something immaterial, fleeting and shallow. There has to be something more in me than fluff. Being indifferent is not cool. I can't help but feel bitter and dissapointed at people who are acting like nothing happened, but they should not be my focus.
7.I'm thankful that I am part of the ateneo community. The way ateneans have banded to make a difference is nothing short of remarkable. It truly is Magis! Long live the Ateneo spirit! Thank you for making a difference.
8.Thank you for letting me see the best in the Filipino. I've never been prouder to be one!

Thank you Lord. I hope you give the Filipinos resilience and strength to get through this. Also, please spare us from the coming typhoon.

Too Much Wine

photo from thatschic.net

I love the idea of wine colored lips (like this gorgeous looking girl i found in thatschic.net). There's something vampy and effortless about it. If you think about it, it's a great way to get drama with the least bit of effort (I say this because the other dramatic makeup option would be the smoky eye, and that takes up more time and tools to achieve).
I couldn't get this look out of my head so I got myself some wine-colored lipstick today. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite find a shade as dark as hers. I guess the one I settled for will have to do right now. I'm actually quite happy with it, and rocked it all afternoon in the mall :)

Here's my take


It looks much darker and wine-y in real life.

Fashion Nazi

I know, i know. Fashion should be all about freedom, self-expression and all that. But sometimes, I can't help but cringe at the many fashion offenses i see on a daily basis. Now, I'm not saying that I'm the end-all,be-all to dressing and style. I'm simply talking about my personal preferences and pet peeves. That's a fine line to looking original and then looking ridiculous. With all that said and done, I just wanted to list done my absolute pet peeves in dressing. In no particular order..

1.I CANNOT stand it when guys where jeans and wifebeaters in public (the mall, the streets)! i just had to get that out there!Yes, even to the beach. A wifebeater and some shorts, are perfectly acceptable beach garb.
2.Tights as pants are not ok! This happens when your crotch area is exposed because of a too short top! On that note, camel toe is unacceptable too! Please take time to invest in underwear that has more coverage.
3.Those long winter boots in a tropical country? I don't think so! Wearing them with the skimpiest shorts and barely there tops does not make them look better. In fact, I think it looks oxymoronic, if anything.
4.Stop it with the denim on denim! It is not cool. You are not a cowboy.
5.Those tights with the lace at the bottom, especially when layered over a denim mini drive me crazy!
6.Low rise jeans that show your butt crack are equally unacceptable. What is that?A piggy bank slot?
7.Lastly, shirts as dresses! enough said.

Thankful List 9/20

Its always better to be grateful! :)

1.for cheap but wonderful makeup.
2.for fast, reliable and affordable shipping to the philippines! yay now i can online shop in all the us sites! :)
3.i'm especially thankful for med students (tiny and gary) who really know their shiznit and diagonosed and took care of me on saturday night!
4.for ELF studio complexion perfection powder!:D
5.red ribbon palabok and coffee crunch cake



6.for stressful work, just because it means you are actually employed!
7.for customizable clothes that work out really cheap too!

maybe i'm just a cheapskate..hahaha

Paperdolls Version 2009

When I was little, I used to love playing with paperdolls. Does anyone else remember those? You'd sort of cut them out and swap outfits. I distinctly remember one having the same name as my aunt. Anyway, a visit to littlemissdressup revealed looklet.com! What it is is an online paperdoll of sorts. You pick out the models and dress them up! I have to say I am in love! It's extremely addicting. Here are some of the looks I came up with, and now, you'll have to excuse me because I'm off to make some more!

Happy List from the weekend that was

I've decided to take stock of little things that have been keeping me happy. There's nothing like the power of positive thoughts to attract more positive thoughts. I wallowed in my little happy pool on the weekend, which mainly consisted of:

1. Dinner with an old friend (Kaith to be more specific). it was fun to catch up and just talk.
Pictures from the dinner.


2.Late, late night deep converations about nothing and everthing. I went to cy's house after dinner and ended up staying until 3:30 am.
3.Downloaded shows (I'm currently downloading top chef, the rachel zoe project, and project runway, with jason's help of course)
4.Room revamp- My saturday afternoon and night was spent at home, rearranging my room, after I was inspired by Cybill's new and pristine one! I'm really happy with the way mine turned out- all "hotelly" and shiz haha, I just need a flat screen tv (any cheapo one will do)
5.Online shopping- i think i need to stop rambling about the merits of forever21 and elf to just about everyone i meet.
6.Coffee with Sheila- i love how this random thing has become a mini-ritual for both of us. It's simple- we meet up to have coffee and mainly vent about everything and anything.

Sure, I still constantly lust about this bag, or those pair of shoes, or this perosn's life, and I will forever keep on wishing for some things (for jason and i to just be together really), but its nice to see what things i have going for me too. :)

Travel Dreams (for The Secret Purposes)

Within the year, Jace and I will see you all :) We'll even move to one of you ;)

Take me back

The sooner, the better :)

im happy

you just have to make the best out of what life gives you! xx