Forever 21 Style Insider and More Plussize Love

It was only recently that I started exploring and loving shopping in real life. For years, I’ve been so insecure to go to the plussize section or ask for the largest size because whether we admit it or not, our society kind of raised us to be ashamed of being fat. It’s like if you’re fat, you’re not supposed to deserve trendy clothing. You’ll just have to be satisfied with the limited options for your size.

The Coffee Lover in Me Came Out Again

I used to be very maarte with my coffee. I have, not just a coffee maker, but also a coffee grinder at home before and I would make sure that the Arabica beans I buy will be of really good quality. I would often ask friends who go up to Baguio to buy me good coffee beans.

The Thing About Romantic Love

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Someone once told me that she admired how I handled the romantic aspect of my life. But to tell you all quite frankly, there is no big secret as to how I gracefully date, fall in love, leave, or get my heart broken. Experience was, actually, the best teacher I have ever had.

When people get their hearts broken, some would fall into that seemingly endless pit of loneliness, blaming the world, blaming their own selves, and even wanting to just disappear into thin air. If you have seen the movie "That Thing Called Tadhana," you would know what EXACTLY I mean. Big surprise, I have also had my fair shares of being depressed, wondering what went wrong, wishing he would be back; but at the end of the day, I just came upon the realization that my world should never revolve around the thought of having and maintaining a romantic relationship with someone; and that is how I managed to become this strong girl I am today.

A Fun-Filled Saturday Night at #Holidate2014

The group photo :)

And even though I was not participating, I was quite excited for the Single Professionals' Get-Together event. I remember having attended a speed dating event before and, as a participant, I really did enjoy it a lot... Especially the night out in Eastwood after the event. It was only then that I was able to really get to know the other participants, both male and female, because of our extended interactions. So, knowing beforehand that the Single Professionals' Get-Together event, or Holidate 2014 for short, will be having more interactions than just five minutes of talking, I know me and my friends would really have a blast... Only, this time, I'm not participating. I am observing from a third-person perspective.

Women in Tech Goes to F*ART (Fashion + Art)

One of my personal advocacies, which I often write about in my blog is about women empowerment. I believe that women can do great things. A woman can be  a mother, a wife, a successful career woman, an entrepreneur, a leader, and so much more. I, myself, feel the need to become an inspiring and influential woman in my time and even though I'm not at that ultimate level yet, I would love my blog to be a source of inspiration and strength to women who enjoys visiting here every once in awhile.

#Holidate2014: Mingle, Date or Just Meet New Friends

As some of you may have known, I attended a speed datingevent a few months ago. I enjoyed it and I did make new friends afterwards. So, when I heard about a new kind of event filled with activities for single professionals, I know this would be tons of fun; hence I already told the news about it to my single friends and some of them are quite interested to join.

Noli Me Tangere: The Opera - My First Opera Experience

Indeed, there is a first for everything. I have watched theater plays before, may it be musical or straight plays, but never have I watched an opera ever... Until that night.

We were invited to see Noli Me Tangere: The Opera by one of our organization's (KMBI - Kabalikat para sa Maunlad na Buhay Inc.) Board Of Trustees, Ptr. Francis Nicolas. I don't want to waste the opportunity to witness an opera done in Filipino so after I was asked, I immediately said, "YES!" I remember Noli Me Tangere from  my junior year in highschool and how I, actually, find it very dramatic and moving; hence, I have high expectations for this production.

See You at Blogapalooza 2014

My Blogapalooza 2013 ID

Writing, for me, is an outlet. It's through writing that I find comfort when I'm stressed, where I can just rant out those things that bother me in a more vague and subtle manner and just release all the emotions I have inside. I have been keeping two blogs (not all of you might know of it). One is this - Gelleesh.com and the other one is in Tumblr - Gelleesh.tumblr.com. I want to keep all my positive, encouraging, and beauty and fashion related posts here while go rant about things and release all my emotions at my Tumblr blog. 

#INTRAMUROSRISING: Time to Stand Up and Be Heard

It's time to stand up and bring back the pride of what was once and forever will be Intramuros.

You're Cordially Invited to the First National Makeover Day

I feel like I've been working too much these past few days that I never had time for personal development, myself. By personal development I mean, pampering myself and such. I haven't had my facial in months, I haven't had my Brazilian wax recently and other such things. My time has been, solely, devoted to work and spending time with family and friends (whenever I get the chance to) that I barely have the time to do other things.

See you at the Heatwave Summer Bazaar!

When I went to spend the weekend at my parents’ place in Manila, I was welcomed with an enveloped letter from Cut Unlimited Inc. They didn’t send me an email notice regarding this so I was quite intrigued as to what this was about. And when I opened it... Voila!

Missed the ZAP Crawl; but Nevertheless...

And I hate it when I have to miss such awesome events.

MagiKaria - A Fantastical Magical Experience

I remember as a kid, me and my sister would play and do cartwheels and such things as if we’re performing at a live audience. It made us feel so kickass because, hey, not everyone can do those. Seeing how acrobats and such people do it on TV, you’d be totally amazed at how awesome their flexibility, balance and focus are – very admirable, indeed.

My Amazing Blow Dry Secret is now Revealed!

“OMG Late na naman ako!”

This has been one of my most abused lines every morning. I wake up 4:00 AM just to get my hair and makeup done. Hey, I don’t even put much color on my face or whatever. It’s just that I want to have a more relaxed morning so I take a bath slowly and comfortably, enjoy my Arabica well and do my makeup and hair carefully. That is why as much as possible, I wish I can get some of my products performing really well so I can do things faster without the need to wait too long especially when drying up my hair. What to do when I want to sport beach wave hair and it’s taking too long to dry! I’d rather be late; but if I can improve things, why wouldn’t I?

See you at the WhenInManila Xmas Rockeoke Blog Party!

I wanted to close the year with a bang and so far, I’m doing pretty well, I think. A lot has happened this 2013 – in my personal life, love life (ayiiiee!) and in my blogging life. I’ve been on and off with my blogging this year because I have focused more on my full time job; but when I finally got the hang of juggling my blogging and full time work (with our reorganization and new job functions) I’m glad to be ending 2013 with an active blogging life again!

Reporting from Blogapalooza 2013

I never knew blogging could bring so much in my life.

Superb Sunday at the Global Pinoy Bazaar and What Happened After

November 24, 2013 – The last day of the Global Pinoy Bazaar in Rockwell tent organized by Yabang Pinoy. It is an annual bazaar showcasing Philippine-made products from beauty to fashion and food and many more. As a Philippine-made products advocate, I would, definitely, not want to miss this bazaar. So, I woke up at around 8AM, put a casual outfit on and took the cab till Galleria to meet up with a friend. We decided to go to the bazaar together and hangout afterwards. It was a Sunday well spent!

See you at the Global Pinoy Bazaar: Giving Away FREE Passes!

I don’t want to be just a “beauty and fashion blogger.” I want to create an impact and to be really known as someone who blogs and more.

See you at the Blogapalooza 2013: Blogging the One Less Traveled By

When was the last time I attended a blogging event?

Cosmetologie 2013: Fashion Forecasts - Harmony of Colors

Hello everyone! I have been super busy with work and with some personal stuff in my life *wink* so perhaps I'm forgiven with not blogging so much? But that doesn't mean I would go MIA in the blogosphere because I would still, certainly, be attending blogging events (long as they fit in my schedule) and other blogging related activities. Anyway, let me just share you an event, which would be happening very, very soon and I'm hoping to see you guys here, okay?