FOTD: On the 25th of December

Merry after-Christmas everyone! A lot of you may have been on an out-of-town vacation, or attended/attending a family reunion this Holiday Season, but for me, this year's Christmas has been the simplest and one of the most meaningful and sincere one I have had.

FOTD: Inspired and Living the Life

My life isn't perfect and at times I have thought of it as recklessly lived and crazy; but I guess my decisions in life (both the good and the not so good) have led me into living a life, I can call, my "almost dream life." Almost because nothing is perfect and, in a way, I can say that I am pretty happy with how things have been going. I am at the peak of my career, I am in a good relationship, I live on my own, and I still have time to spend with my friends and family.

FOTD: Prettified Busy Bee

I wasn't able to blog last week and my busy work schedule is to blame. But even though things are just getting busier and busier at work, I think I'd still love to share with you my makeup look for the day. I do wake up early for my makeup still because I wouldn't want to be busy and not look presentable at work. I remember how I wasn't able to wear makeup yesterday and it just kind of felt odd. I love putting effort on how I'd look at work because I love going to work and I would always want to be at my best everyday even if I just get to sit 8 hours a day doing graphics, writing, editing, and being stuck in meetings.

FOTD: I Miss You Summer

Whenever it's summer I would constantly hate the fact that it can be too hot! Since I work for Non-Profit Organization, work will sometimes entail me to visit some places that can make me sweat like crazy and I hate feeling all sticky and sweaty (unless, of course, during workout sessions). I feel like I want to run back home and take a bath for an hour! Can you feel me, sister?

FOTD: Be Your Teenage Dream Tonight

Have you ever had that weird, awkward, and yet amazing moment when you do not expect things to go that way but it did? I guess, in a way, things work out for the best and the things we least expect to bloom often seems to turn out to be the one we are waiting for. Or at least for me that's how things have been going - weird, awkward, but amazing.

FOTD: Forever Young

I'm turning 25 in two weeks. Yes... My birthday is coming soon. And you know what they say when you turn 25 - you need to start using a good anti-aging moisturizer to keep your skin from aging! With that being said, does it mean that 25 is the age when you can truly call yourself an official adult?

FOTD: Running Some Errands

I prefer taking my time when doing my makeup. I will keep on checking if my makeup look is fine at all angles and I like, spontaneously, coming up of my makeup look or theme for the day on that same morning when I'd be doing it. So, yes, I do wake up early when I do my makeup. But there would be times when I prefer just putting something light on and go to work or do my groceries and all those stuff.

FOTD: That Subtle College Girl Makeup Look

I miss college. My four years in college is what I can consider as the best four years of my studying life. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed highschool (as some would say it's what they miss more) but it was in college that I was able to figure out who I really am. In college, I met new friends, who may all be very different in many awesome and crazy ways, but compliments my personality well. It was, also, in college that I was able to understand what it is that I would like to do with my life.

FOTD: Summer Siren

It has been raining pretty hard lately and because of the typhoons, which has been hitting our country recently. We have been experiencing a lot of challenges that requires our tough spirit and strong will to overcome. At times like these, I miss summer. Although I hate how hot it can be during that time of the year, how I would sweat endlessly if I'm out, and personally I love the cold summer rainy days; I miss going out and not having to worry about bringing an umbrella, I miss going to work all dry and I miss not having to worry if there would be a power interruption or if it's going to flood in our area.

FOTD: Maleficent Inspired Office Makeup Look

"I had wings once, and they were strong. They could carry me above the clouds and into the headwinds, and they never faltered. Not even once." - Maleficent

FOTD: A Simple and Casual Sunday

I went out to hang out with a friend last Sunday so I just opted to do a simple makeup look. It's something I have been quite accustomed to doing these past few days at work because of how crazy my schedule has been. What I love about this look is how you can easily re-create this in less than 30 minutes and still look glam because I focused more on applying a thicker layer of mascara to give my eyes that more dramatic effect.

FOTD: Something a Little Crazy called Speed Dating

Last 30th of May, I participated in a Speed Dating event organized by Telu Events and I dragged along my friends, Ros and Paddy. It's something I have long wanted to try and crossed off of my bucket list. When I told my dad about it and he told me it's a bit of a desperate move for being upfront about looking for love and romance but, honestly, who isn't looking for it? But, actually, it's not about it for me; I believe it's beyond than that and I wasn't wrong.

FOTD: Where the Sun is Shining On Us Still

“I carry the weight of you in my heavy heart; and the wind is so icy I am numb.”

FOTD: Doing the Right Thing Anyway

“Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.” – Confucius

Decisions and choices – how do we make them? Is it based on what we feel is right or based on what we think can save our current position and state in life? Stepping into the unknown and doing the things you believe can be of bigger benefit to more people is something every man dreams of having the courage to do; and I am not an exception. But what was stopping me before? It is my fear of being lost, leaving the life I have so gotten used to and not being able to have a clear picture of what may happen tomorrow. That fear is what’s stopping me from actually doing what my heart desires and I was just following what would keep me from taking risks so I can prevent myself from stumbling down and getting hurt.

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.

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.

FOTD: Beautiful in My Own Color

“Ma, let’s go white this Chrtistmas!”

I guess I just wanted something simple and easy to sync with everyone else. When you say red, people can come up with different shades of red and same goes with the other colors; but when you say white – may iba pa bang shade ang white? And I just bought a new white top so, I pushed for it.

FOTD: C'est la vie

These past few days have been very busy for me. I have been really stressed with work, mentally, to be specific. I mean, it’s hard when you do writing as a job and as a hobby. I find it a bit overwhelming at times. Work can sometimes drain all the creative thoughts up my head that there would be moments when I would be left with none for my blog. It kind of sucks, I know. But you know what, despite of that, I am still here because of my passion for the craft and because of what I stand for.

FOTD: Loving Him was Red

“Touching him was like realizing all you ever wanted was right there in front of you...”

FOTD: Sweet Baby Girl

When we were younger, we were just so eager to grow old and get over those restrictions, break the rules (FINALLY) and be, hopefully, independent. But when we’re finally, officially, adults (age-wise, at least) we feel like going back to being that young and worry-free little girl who haven’t experienced the hardships and heartaches we have gone through all those years. It sucks, no? But still, life is beautiful. Our experiences may be a colorful set of laughter and tears but it if you look back, I bet you would not want to change a thing; because who you are today is a product of how you have grown up through all those years.