#thirdentry

[johannepr]

makeup x self love

here we go again. 15 minutes of nonstop free writing. i was thinking of something to write about earlier this morning but i forgot what it was. so i’m just gonna make anything up and hopefully i’ll come up with something not too random. so masterclass... i was watching a masterclass by bobbi brown earlier and it was really insightful. i am not into makeup that much but luckily for me, her classes were just about the basics and i really enjoyed watching it. most of the stuff she recommends are in my dresser so i just really need to practice. also, for someone who works in the makeup industry she’s really minimalistic when it comes to her face. oh my. i stopped. i lost my train of thought. anyway... i think i still have 10 classes to watch to finish all of it. i’m never gonna change the way i look (unless if i get plastic surgery which i’m not gonna do. duh.) but i can change the way i see myself. it’s all about accepting and embracing your flaws because they’re a part of who you are. even scars have their own story which makes us unique. so no matter what shade of foundation or tinted moisturizer is perfect for my skin, i must first learn to love myself--flaws and all. because no matter how expensive the makeup or how celebrated the makeup artist will work on your face, if you don’t love yourself, you will never be contented with what you see in the mirror when you look into it. i’m not sure how much time is left i’m hoping there isn’t a lot because i’m running out of things to say. writing without thinking, i mean, pausing to think is very difficult. or am i doing this free writing wrong? so after the basics masterclasses for face, eyes, and lips, next was makeup for work which i didn’t get to finish because someone came to our apartment to check the airconditioning so i paused it. what i didn’t know was after a certain amount of time, the cast will spontaneously disconnect and so when i returned to the living room, it had already disconnected. i’m really hoping there isn’t much time anymore because  I AM RUNNING OUT OF THINGS TO SAY. i’ll probably think of something tonight or anytime tomorrow before i start free writing again for my 15minute exercise tomorrow--

[kimmyykara]

Poetry on the strange reality

Illustration by Kate Wong

Inevitable Throes by Kim

As she sat in the dimly lit room, Tremors ran through her frail body For she gazed upon her doom, Who has ocean eyes and sandy hair.

Her bony fingers clutched her protruding belly, Her tanned face contorting in agony, Fearing for the life that is yet to be born In the hands of this monster whom she feels nothing but scorn.

Photo by Tom Rogerson on Unsplash

A Show of Hope by Laika

In verse did I dream of love, and comfort to my precious symphony. I serenaded oceans of stars that sung the same songs back to me.

They called me “home”, their blissful song. My smiles so real in their eyes. I was a sign of hope to them; to me, my own demise.

[estepanyaligaya]

November 14, 2018 (Wednesday)

Journal Entry #3

The day that everyone is waiting for. Ito yung araw na ilang beses na nadelay at ilang beses na namove and sa wakas natuloy na rin siya at nagsimula na. It's the day for the opening of INTRAMURALS. Lahat super enjoy and super excited sa intrams kaya halos lahat ng year level naghanda para sa mga upcoming games and nagbuhos talaga ng buong effort in creating and posting the banners in every year level's designated area. It was such a fun day. From start up to the closing of the program was all worth it. Natunghayan din ng bawat estudyante ang pagtatanghal ng mga representative ng field demonstration for each year level and I can say na this year's field demonstration performances were so grand and so amazing to watch. Nakakabilib panoorin ang performances ng bawat year level na talagang pinaghandaan ng ilang days, weeks, or months. In this day, I realized na ang pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan ng bawat isa ay nagdudulot ng maganda para sa lahat. Kung nagkakaisa at nagtutulungan, walang anumang bagay ang maaaring pumalya o kaya masira. Ito ay mas nagdudulot pa ng magandang resulta na maaaring maipakita at magsilbing inspirasyon para sa iba. Kumbaga katulad na lamang sa field demo na kapag nagkakaisa at sabay - sabay ang lahat sa pagsasayaw ay walang nagiging tapon at nakikita ang effectiveness nito sa buong performance. Kaya we shouldn't forget being united as one and cooperating with one another to meet the same goal.

[zahirazulkiflee-blog]

Beautiful Creatures

This book was the very first English novel that I have among my novel collections. The book was a gift from my late mother on 8 June 2015, a few weeks before my birthday. It was an early gift-my mom said. I was so happy that I finished reading this book for 3 days and 3 nights continuously. XD

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The book catches my eyes because it is one of the New York Times bestseller novels. The story was about magic, witches and of course, romance.

In the small town of Gatlin, S.C., A teenage, Ethan Wate sees his static world shaken by the arrival of Lena Duchannes, the niece of town patriarch Macon Ravenwood. Immediately, Ethan feels drawn to Lena, even though destruction seems to surround her, and she has supernatural powers that are beyond her control. Worse still, a curse looms for Lena at the approach of her 16th birthday -- a time when the forces of either light or dark will claim her. - synopsis

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"In the Gothic tradition of Anne Rice. . . . Give this to fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight or HBO's True Blood series." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Gorgeously crafted, atmospheric, and original." - MELISSA MARR, New York Times bestselling author of WICKED LOVELY

"A hauntingly delicious dark fantasy." - CASSANDRA CLARE, New York Times bestselling author of CITY OF BONES

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As we can see from the cover of the book, the story now has become a movie. it was cast by:

Alden Ehrenreich as Ethan Wate

Alice Englert as Lena Duchannes

Viola Davis as Amma Treadeau

Jeremy Irons as Macon Ravenwood

Emmy Rossum as Ridley Duchannes

Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lincoln/Sarafine Duchannes

Thomas Mann as Wesley "Link" Lincoln

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However, there are a total of 4 books for this series and unfortunately, I only managed to read only the first book since the rest of the series couldn’t be found around my area. But I will try to find the series on websites and read them online.

The series are:

- Beautiful Creatures (2009)

- Beautiful Darkness (2010)

- Beautiful Chaos (2011)

- Beautiful Redemption (2012)

I highly recommend this book especially for readers who prefer supernatural and romance genre. The writer did an amazing job bringing readers into the magic world of the story. I really love it.

[warrioroftissueland]

Hey.

Sorry, I’m kinda neglecting this diary writing thing. So, I’m sorry. Again. Well, life’s still not fair for me, but nothing’s fair anyway so whatever haha. 

It’s still there.

You know, the dark, looming cloud, the pit of darkness deep in my stomach, the numb sensation. It’s so weird and annoying and stressful all at the same time. I can still handle it, I think.  Okay, who am I kidding? I CAN’T DO THIS ANYMORE. I just want to feel relieved, just for a day. Get my shit together. Meditate. Achieve nirvana state. I don’t know.

Sorry, this is so short, and so very rant-y.

WHATEVER, TYTY MR. DIARY

[enitsujjoy-blog1]

IELTS, TOEFL, TESOL

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

- it is an International standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers.  IELTS tests the ability to listen, read, write and speak in English.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

-  is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking Universities. 

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL)

-   Used to distinguish English language teaching as a professional activity that it requires a specialized training

[rich-mitch-blog1]

November 1995

Last week was Morrie’s funeral.  I’m sitting here in my recliner, looking out at the window beside me.  I’m on the 27th floor of the Marriott Hotel and I can see the entire city right now.  Under the cover of the night, the lights of the city flicker like fireflies.  I look up to the starry night sky and I know that Morrie is up there looking down on me.  I’m watching the lights of the city buildings shutting on and off.  It’s times like this that really let you evaluate your life.  Right now, at this moment, everyone is living their own individual life.  Everyone has their own stories to tell, everyone has their own issues to solve, and everyone has their own goals that they wish to accomplish.  Somebody is running right now, somebody is sleeping right now, and somebody is dying right now.  Each life is significant, but it has a timeline.  It has a beginning and an end.  It’s up to us to choose how we spend the middle.  Too many of us fear death and spend most of our lives being worried.  If we spend our time regretting the past and being troubled by the future, then we will never truly enjoy the present.  I’m not afraid of death anymore.  My biggest fear is living a life that I will regret.  From now on, I’ve decided to enjoy life as it is and stop worrying about whatever tomorrow holds.  I want to spend more time with my wife and my friends.  I think I’m ready for a family, too.  I’m not much of a family guy, but if it happens, then I’ll try and be the best father ever.  I’ll raise my kids to see the world as a beautiful place and to love one another.  There are too many spiteful people on this earth.  If I could raise my children to see the positive side of the world then that would be the greatest gift any future-father could have.  I’ll love them with all my heart and teach them to accept and give love.  I want to live life enjoying the little things and just let the ocean take me with the waves.  Life is too short to be stressed.  Instead, life should be lived with love, compassion, and appreciating every breathing moment.

[rich-mitch-blog1]

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