FOTD: Things Get Better not by Chance but by Change

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama

It was a blur to me at first and my decision to join and stand up for this cause was not that strong. I almost backed out because I feel like I don’t need this and that these people can do it by themselves. But when I prayed really hard, asked God to give me the wisdom in making decisions, really took the time to listen to Him, my eyes were opened to the real reason why He wants me to stay – it’s because I am part of the change that He has been planning. I needed to step out of my comfort zone and experience so many changes to be able to realize that I do not need to live the kind of life I used to have just to keep me satisfied – that true happiness comes from knowing that what you are doing is creating an impact and that you have, genuinely, touched lives and inspired people.

Dear Fairy Godmother, My Summer 2014 Wishlist

I think I need a well-deserved vacation.

My newly found independence has helped me craft a better and more responsible version of myself. I have also been more focused at work and have been more devoted to the advocacy of organization. Things may be a bit tougher than before but it has definitely pushed me to upgrade myself. However, I have less #METime now. I haven’t gone to my favorite spa for a massage in ages, I haven’t gone out with my friends again, I haven’t gone out on a date as soon as February stepped in... Oh the things I had to give up. But, in the end, I know it will all be worth it.

OOTD: Standing Like a Rock

I always tell people that I’m very ambitious and driven; but behind it all, I am also a person of integrity, or at least I try my best to be. It is easy to be persuaded and blinded by the superficial things in this world; so before I make any decisions, I make sure that I would base it, not only for my own sake, but also if it would hurt other people or  go against what I believe in and stand for.

OOTD: When it Comes to Loving Me

“I would have given you all of my heart; but there’s someone who’s torn it apart.”

Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser

I go to my full-time job five days a week; and during the weekends, I, sometimes, attend blogging-related events or family gatherings. Because of that, my face definitely needs a good makeup remover, which could also help in cleaning my face well after a day’s work. Currently, I have been using the Snoe It’s Oat-K, It’s Alright Foaming Cleansing Oil and it does its job well, actually; but, of course, being the beauty blogger that I am, I’d want to also try other beauty products I can recommend, not only to my fellow beauty blogger friends but to also my blog readers.

Proud to be a Fierce Erzulliesta

Things have been pretty tough these past few weeks. There have major changes and adjustments in my life. However, I felt more free because, for once, I know that I am doing something that will finally make a difference. While I was on a temporary hiatus from most of my online activities, I was quite elated because, although my online presence was paling for a bit, Erzullie has featured me from their blog: