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What You Missed

Char! Hahaha! I’m having this indecisive thought of creating a new blog in a new platform. UGH! Make up your mind, self! Hahaha! Anyway! I miss blogging. I miss writing about whatever I want to write about. I will again soon! I just need to collate the pictures I’ll be posting here.

‘Til next time!

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Japan Eye Makeup Products I LOVE!!!

Hello! Our trip to Japan last August made me realize how huge our taxes are when it comes to imported products. Some makeup being sold here in the PH that retail for 700 to 1,500 plus can be purchased half the price in Japan. I know, right?! I hate taxes as much as I hate Math! Haha!

When I saw the price difference, I immediately hoarded some eye makeup products when we went there and had relatives and friends repurchase some for me.

Here’s a rundown on some of my favorites!

1. Majolica Majorca Lash King - I love this mascara!

In fact, I’ve finished two full-sized tubes and one mini tube. I even did the hot water trick so as not to waste any product. It adds volume and length.

One swipe is enough for an everyday look, while two to three swipes are enough for a night time event.

2. Integrate Eyeliner (a brand under Shiseido) - I got the brown one because I feel that black eyeliner make my eyes look too bold or harsh.

I like the brown color because it’s perfect for everyday use. This eyeliner doesn’t smudge AT ALL. As soon as you apply it on your eyelids or waterline, it will be very hard to remove.

It’s clingy AF! (Buti pa siya hahaha just kidding!)

3. K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner - this was a gift from Rommell’s ate.

She got me the brown one which is perfect because as mentioned, I prefer this shade. It really is lasting because I have oily lids, and this doesn’t smudge or fade after a long day of wearing it.

(TOP) Be it under the sun, or in air-conditioned rooms, this eyeliner will stay.

4. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler - I’ve been seeing this in almost every beauty YouTuber’s makeup tutorial, and as soon as I got my hands on one, I immediately understood why. It doesn’t make your eyelashes look stiff and straight.

Instead, it gives it a nice curve making it look natural. When my Papa went to Japan last March, he got me the Shiseido Eyelash Curler. Let’s see if that comes close to Shu Uemura.

These are the products I highly recommend. Have you tried any of the products I mentioned? Do you have any recommendations? Let me know! I’d love to expand my love for makeup products from Japan!

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5 Things I’ve Learned in Retail in 3 Months

1. Everything happens so fast. You can’t miss out on the latest social/digital trend because the faster it gets picked up by the public, the faster it’s forgotten.

2. There are times when you have to sacrifice your personal life for your work life. It took a while for me to accept this because of all the weekend work but once I’ve gotten used to the pacing, I’ve also learned to accept that sometimes it has to be work first. SOMETIMES. Because of number 1.

3. Results matter the most. Good results give me a sense of fulfillment and bad results push me to do better.

4. Always cover your ass. That’s one of my boyfriend’s brother’s advice as well. To always CYA like he said. E-mail trail, SMS, Viber. Anything you can use as tangible proof when things get shitty. Better safe than sorry.

5. Your team will ALWAYS back you up. My boss is the best because she really brings out the best in me. She’s training me really well. And she ALWAYS has my back. I cannot emphasize on that enough. She gets hard at times but because of the good results we’ve been getting, I don’t mind at all. She’s so smart and hardworking and she’s really DEDICATED.

I’ll update this once I get to my 6th month. And so far, I can say, that I’m really enjoying the retail life. Some of my personal life gets sacrificed or set aside, but I know I’ll be the one to benefit in all of these in the long run.

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My Beer Buddy

In the past, I’ve always been saying that my partner is my best friend. But no, they weren’t. I was just saying that because it was expected that your partner should be your best friend. Or ako lang yata yon?

But with Rommell, it’s different. He really is my best friend first and foremost. There are days when I accidentally call him “girl” or “besh” because I’m so caught up in my story that I feel as if I’m talking to a girl best friend. I’m very open to him that I feel na he’s one of the girls.

There are nights when I badly need his presence because aside from being my boyfriend, I feel as if he really is my partner. Feeling ko kasi magkaiba yun, e. Boyfriend medyo shallow label. But partner, parang may deeper connection. Ang arte ko, ‘no? But that’s how I see it talaga. That’s how I see him talaga.

Spur of the moment beer nights are fun because I get to be transparent to the person I’m talking to. No need to pretend that I’m strong, happy, or okay. I can be myself and be vulnerable. And I feel confident because I know he will never use my weaknesses against me.

I’ve no idea what I did in the past to deserve someone like Rommell. I just pray that whatever it is we have now, I don’t mess it up.

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Photo Dump (July)

I think this was my second time to attend a vape meet. Yes, there is such a thing as a vape meet. LOL! Anyway, vaping is my boyfriend’s thing. It’s his obsession. Of course he’ll deny that. I don’t usually go with him during vape meets because they do this on a Sunday, which means I have work the next day. Being the sleepy girl that I am, I cannot get any less than 8 hours of sleep on a work night. It’s nice when your boyfriend lets you in his little world, no? That’s why even though I get lost in the middle of their discussion, I don’t mind. Because I think it’s through this that he tries to involve me in his interests.

Find someone who patiently waits for you the way I anticipate for my steak.

Hahaha! My boyfriend took this photo while we were at Meat Depot in Banawe. I really was anticipating the arrival of my steak here.

Look at this delicious, juicy, tender steak.

This is my beshypeps. We work together but we rarely talk except when we’re having lunch together. Took this in the office service on our way to MOA.

This is a mix of the different people in the marketing department. Here we have the AVP, events, advertising, media, and digital people. Had lunch at Songdowon along Macapagal. We looooove the food there and the unlimited appetizer, of course!

Food AGAIN. This one’s from Omakase. Their bento boxes are so sulit! At less than 400 pesos, you get all these!

Last July 20-21, my beshypeps and I went to Baguio with our SVP for a mall tour. A mall tour is basically going to the different malls and checking what they have, what’s going on, what’s happening. It’s a nice way to meet the different marketing people from the different malls, too! We just had to try the Baguio Craft Brewery wherein they make their own beer. Awesome! Tastes good, too. Regardless on how you want your beer, I’m sure you’ll find something that will tickle your tastebud.

That’s it! Phew! What an update. :)

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Love Songs I LOVE!

I am such a sucker for love songs that I tend to tear up when I listen to my favorite ones. I don’t know but love songs just make me feel happy and hopeful that true love exists, you know? And that two people can end up together and live such long, happy lives.

1. Bawat Daan by Ebe Dancel

Favorite line: Bawat kanan, at kaliwa. Kung timog man o hilaga. Ang bawat daan ko ay patungo pabalik sa’yo

2. Lapit by Ebe Dancel

Favorite line: ‘Di mo na kailangang mag-isa. Tapos na ang gulo kaya isara na ang binatana ng duda

3. Tamis by Kamikazee

Favorite line: Sabay-sabay nabubuo mga pangarap ko para sa’yo. Ituloy-tuloy lang natin ‘to. Kung sa’n man patungo, sasama sa’yo.

4. KKK by Kastigo

Favorite line: Dumadalanging huwag munang matapos ang tamis ng pangarap sa tuwing makikita ka

5. Mine by Taylor Swift

Favorite line: Braced myself for the goodbye, ‘cause that's all I've ever known then, you took me by surprise. You said, "I'll never leave you alone"

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I'd be lying if I said you're my sunshine because we have gone through several drizzles, cloudy days, and rarely, some big storms. I'd be lying if I said you're my happiness because truth be told, you've brought a few sadness. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't go through everything with you all over again because I would. Despite everything, I wouldn't trade those for anyone else. You are my sunshine in most days. You are my happiness in my down days. And you are the one I choose to love everyday. Happy anniversary (yesterday), babe! I love you so much.

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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay

You don’t have to have your shit together all the time. And that’s okay. You can be lost at 26, 36, or 66. And that’s okay. You may be questioning the decisions you’ve made in the past. And that’s okay. You may hate your job right now, and considering leaving even though you’ve been with them for 2 years, 5 years or 3 months. And that’s okay. You may be in a long-term relationship and having second thoughts on settling down. And that’s okay. You may be tempted to eat 1 or 2 or 3 more slices of cake. And that’s definitely okay! You can be unsure of the future. We all are. And that’s okay.

You don’t have to be composed all the time. You may breakdown, cry, scream, and question things that are happening in your life. And that’s okay. That’s what makes us human.

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When food is life and people around you know that so well. LOL! Kaya parang laging may laman bibig ko kahit wala naman talaga.

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Pinto Art Museum x Sulok Cafe

Last weekend, my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Antipolo. He didn’t want to tell me where we’re going but he’s pretty easy to crack. Just kidding! I just have my ways in figuring things out. His surprises are always a flop. Hahaha!

We went there late in the afternoon. It wasn’t too hot nor was it close to darkness. They close at 6PM and we were there a couple of minutes before 5PM.

We went around the different museum points. There were so many stairs going up and down the entire place. From the outside, you’ll be deceived because it looks small. But once you’re inside, you’ll be wowed by the spacious area. There were different birds in cages like a parrot and 2 peacocks.

We weren’t able to explore the entirety of the place because it was hot, and so many people were there taking photos of themselves. It was a bit of an annoying sight.

I love how the lighting compliments the museum. The shadows, highlights, ugh. So picture perfect!

We stayed for an hour or so then we left because we were hungry and thirsty. Our former officemate co-owns a cafe near Pinto Art Museum. Of course it was in our itinerary to visit. We’ve been hearing good reviews, and they have been featured in a number of publication.

I ordered their Tuyo Mushroom Pasta and White Chocolate Mocha Frappucino. Can I just say that their Tuyo Mushroom Pasta has to be one of the best pasta I’ve ever tasted? I don’t eat tuyo on its own but this one proved that tuyo can be delicious in the right hands.

My boyfriend ordered their Vigan Longganisa Pasta and he finished EVERYTHING! My goodness. His food came in later than mine but he finished his first. Haha! It was that good. And like what he said, he likes it because it’s not too oily. It really had the balance of right taste and ingredients. Naks! Foodies. LOL! But really, walang mintis. Everything we tried was good. I wish I ordered the Chocnut Frappucino because I liked it better than what I ordered, although what I had was good also.

I had to take a closer shot of the Tuyo Mushroom Pasta because it needs to be glorified in all aspects. Charot! Haha but really, it’s soooooo good! I don’t mind ordering this again and again whenever we’re there.

Sulok Cafe

Second Floor, Okinari Arcade Building L. Sumulong Memorial Circle San Roque, Upper Antipolo

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Celebrating Dad’s Day at Cow Bell Steak Cafe in Makati

Last June 18, we went to Cow Bell Steak Cafe along Jupiter St. to celebrate Dad’s Day. It was my Ate who decided on the restaurant.

My nephew ordered their Mushroom Soup and Macaroni and Cheese. I tried the mushroom soup and it was too peppery for my liking. Their mac and cheese was delicious.

Papa had the Salisbury Steak

Paul ordered this beautiful Bacon, Mushroom and Cheese Burger.

Kuya got the Grilled Pork Belly

My Ate and I shared this huge Baby Back Ribs! HAHA! It was okay. I think it was too sweet? My Kuya said there was too much cinnamon? It lacked the tangy, smokey feeling I like in ribs.

Lastly, we ordered their Steak and Chips which was meh. I love steak so this was a huge disappointment.

This was a freebie for ordering more than P1,500 worth of food.

Overall, my personal experience at Cow Bell Steak Cafe was okay.

What I liked:

Place looked nice

There were not much people

Affordable meals

What I didn’t like:

Their aircon was leaking in the middle of the restaurant

Food tasted okay

It took them 20 minutes on top of the waiting time to serve my garlic rice

Cow Bell Steak Cafe

1C Eurocrest Building 126 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air Makati City

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To my love; to whom I belong

Thank you

Thank you for waiting for me in the car when I’m taking too long to pack up or getting ready to leave. Thank you for listening to my endless rants. Thank you for being the inspiration I need in this life to keep me from giving up. Thank you for your patience, your endless support, and your presence. You have no idea how much you mean to me. You have no idea how you mean the world to me. Thank you for everything. Thank you for every day.

I’m sorry

I’m sorry when there are days when I’m too much to handle. I’m sorry when there are days when I unintentionally hurt you because of my frustrations, and my being tired all the time. I’m sorry. I don’t mean to hurt you. And believe me when I say that I am working so hard to be better. Because you deserve the best version of me I can be.

I love you

I love everything about you. Your maturity, your corny jokes, your advice when I need them. I love your presence, the warmth in your hugs, and the sincerity of your kisses. I love the feeling of security when you’re around, and the feeling of longing when you’re not. I love the future I imagine of us. I love you.

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Tim Ho Wan Two Three

Corny title, I know. Forgive me, I’m rarely witty.

My boyfriend went out on a date yesterday. I’m sooooo happy whenever we spend time together because he always reminds me that no matter the hardships, things will get better. And I will benefit from all of the experiences I go through in the end. I cannot thank him enough for being my support system, my sponge. The number one person who listens to me rant, rave, and whatnot.

My favorite buns come in threes.

After dinner, we watched Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. It was a good movie. Funny, intense, a bit cheesy. But overall, we both enjoyed the movie.

The next day, which is today, I was invited to have lunch with him and his family to celebrate his older brother’s birthday. After that, we went to the Starbucks near his house for a quick downtime.

Cold brew and cinnamon danish for him. Chai tea latte and belgian waffle for me.

That ended my weekend. I’m now watching Sakal Sakali Saklolo just because. I’m really sleepy but I need to wait until 10PM so I could sleep ‘til the next day.

How was your weekend?

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LOL of the Day

I had lunch with Rommell’s entire family today. After eating, we were making kwento about random things that interest us such as Game of Thrones, and the like. Then my boyfriend wanted his family to know I’m into Harry Potter, but suddenly gives away my other secret.

Rommell: My girlfriend’s a pothead.

He was so confident and enthusiastic and after 3 seconds, I go, “Potterhead kasi!”

LOL! It was so funny.

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Weekend at Paseo Verde, Laiya, Batangas

Last weekend, the family went to Batangas to celebrate Matt’s birthday, and to have our much-needed R&R. Peak season means fewer choices most especially because we decided on this trip a month before our preferred date.

Took these photos as we were in transit.

Thank you for the patience, babe!

The kids were so excited that they immediately changed into their swimming attires as soon as we got there. It was Matt and Arkin’s first time and it was very evident that they enjoyed the weekend.

The beach is at the other end of the photo. It was a quick walk from our villa.

Here’s the crew!

This is how the villa looks like. We stayed in the villa on the left.

For dinner, my sister suggested we do it boodle fight style because she has never experienced a boodle fight. Wish granted!

Check out was 2PM. Here’s us by the signage. My boyfriend took this photo which is why he’s not there.

I blogged about Paseo Verde last year. It’s my 2nd time, and it’s okay. I mean, it’s not high-end, it’s not as clean. If I were you, book elsewhere, and BOOK EARLY. It’s an okay place if you have no options. Overall, we did get what we paid for.

Adios!

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Weekend Family Bonding!

I just got home from an entire weekend of family bonding. I did check up on work once in a while but the Internet connection was so bad that I couldn’t even reply! So many things happened work-wise, but let’s focus first on our family trip!

I’m not gonna post photos yet in here because I have yet to edit the photos on Adobe Lightroom and the videos I took on Adobe Premiere. Naks! Parang sponsored. HAHAHA! Just kidding! I just wanna show you really nice photos. Sana I get a copy of our photos and videos I took using my Kuya’s GoPro. :) So that I could share the awesome view of the beach and of us.

How was your weekend? :)

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Where to Eat - Mendokoro Ramenba, Salcedo Village, Makati City

To give you a brief understanding of where I’m coming from as I write this, I’m not a fan of ramen. I rarely appreciate ramen. So, yeah.

Now that that’s out of the way, Rommell and I had dinner at Mendokoro Ramenba some time last April.

I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. Serving’s just right in my opinion. I was able to finish most of my ramen. Leaving the chashu with just one bite because I’m so sorry ramen fans, it was too oily for me. One bite and I could feel the oil in my mouth. The ramen itself was delicious, though.

My boyfriend got the Tantanmen Ramen. He told me it tasted really good. If I remember correctly, he said that Mendokoro Ramenba is his favorite ramen restaurant. He ordered extra chashu which came in three thick cut serving. Which was wroooooong!!! Hahaha but, oh well. I should have just given him the one I had in my ramen.

Their Gyoza was lit AF! It tasted sooooo good! I loved every bite. Para akong dinala sa heaven. Hahaha it was that good. New favorite gyoza. Yay!

I’ve no other else to compare it to because, like I said, not the biggest fan of ramen. Try it for yourself na lang. Almost everyone I know’s raving about this ramen place.

Mendokoro Ramenba

V. Corporate Center, Soliman Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City