Sometimes, we just have that one person in our life who has everything. He can buy what he wants, he has collected everything in his collection, and he doesn't want anything new. For people like me, who is a bit artsy, I'd almost always end up creating something from hand for these kind of friends but sometimes, like this year, I just have no time. What to do then?
Well, this is actually where I go and grab my go to gift: the Starbucks mugs and tumblers. Why is that? It's actually pretty simple. Starbucks mugs are always worthy of being gifted and the tumblers can easily be carried around and whipped out to use without feeling embarrassed because the design is really chic.
Are they not pretty? Now these designs are from past collections but I just wanted to reiterate how pretty they are which is why I showed it here. For the latest collection, you can actually head over to your nearest Starbucks store and buy it. It's not pricey and it's quite impressive to hand over one of those brown paperbags with the siren's logo to your boss or friend who has it all. After all, it is Starbucks.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Sunday, December 11, 2016
loving the broken parts of you ....
Why are you happy that I like you?
Aren't we too old to be infatuated?
I think in a way we don't know much about each other in the sense that I have no idea what ticks you or what your favorites are but we know parts of each other that other people could never know and I think its beautiful. We know the ugly side of one another and yet we haven't thrown in the towel and said fuck this, you're psycho. There is beauty in liking the ugly side of someone. It makes for a better foundation for whatever will start because it is NOT infatuation coz how can you be infatuated with something that is not beautiful?
I wrote this a month or so ago when we just started seeing each other. A month has passed and we haven't seen each other anymore but we have stayed in touch and you have managed one way or another to be there for me virtually. You remind me when I'm being petulant to act like the grown up that I am supposed to be and you cheer me on when haters get to me.
The other day I told you:
We are each others casualty in the luck
that life has thrown at us
for we will always choose other priorities
over the feelings we have for each other.
I think that if we really look at it, we are not jumping in the pool of togetherness because although we may have healed, we are not fully healed and we have a lot of things we still want to prove to the world and to ourselves. In a lot of ways, we are still broken and we are still putting together the many pieces of us that others shattered. What's beautiful about it is that we are there for each other ... even just as someone who are more than friends but not fully lovers.
I have come to accept your flaws and the fact that you can be quite distracted. You have accepted that I can be petulant and immature, sometimes even insecure. If we continue this, I think in the end, we may actually come to love the broken parts of us and I think that is a beautiful thing.
make up and lighting
Today, I decided to take a photo of myself in front of the make up case with lights from AVON. I thought that I did a pretty good look using some basic items and I wanted to see how it would turn out on camera. This is the result.
The reaction of my friends and followers are nothing short of amazing. On Facebook, this photos has gotten almost 200 likes and on Instagram, more than 10 comments already. My profile photos on Facebook get an average of 50 likes so getting almost 200 is DAEBAK! The comments on Instagram have all been positive as well. It's just mindboggling how simple make up with the right lighting can do wonders.
For this look, I used Etude for my brows in honey brown which made my features softer. My on fleek eyeliner was from Avon and I love that it was so easy to put on. I literally just drew it on my eyes. My eyeshadow was from Naked which is composed of basic colors to highlight my eyes but not draw too much attention since I already had fierce down pat from the eyeliner. The blush I used is from Maybelline and I love how it made my cheeks look more defined. Lastly, the lipstick I used was from the Kylie Line shade of CANDY-K.
I had a few blemishes so I used the Dream Velvet Matte in Sandy Beige to cover it up a little bit but I did not put it all over my face. I just made sure that I looked flawless and I think I did. What do you think?
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The reaction of my friends and followers are nothing short of amazing. On Facebook, this photos has gotten almost 200 likes and on Instagram, more than 10 comments already. My profile photos on Facebook get an average of 50 likes so getting almost 200 is DAEBAK! The comments on Instagram have all been positive as well. It's just mindboggling how simple make up with the right lighting can do wonders.
For this look, I used Etude for my brows in honey brown which made my features softer. My on fleek eyeliner was from Avon and I love that it was so easy to put on. I literally just drew it on my eyes. My eyeshadow was from Naked which is composed of basic colors to highlight my eyes but not draw too much attention since I already had fierce down pat from the eyeliner. The blush I used is from Maybelline and I love how it made my cheeks look more defined. Lastly, the lipstick I used was from the Kylie Line shade of CANDY-K.
I had a few blemishes so I used the Dream Velvet Matte in Sandy Beige to cover it up a little bit but I did not put it all over my face. I just made sure that I looked flawless and I think I did. What do you think?
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Saturday, December 10, 2016
Wonders of Palawan
Palawan.
Everyone has heard or read of the beauty that is Palawan but nothing prepares you for it when you actually lay your eyes on it's islands. Initially, I really wasn't into going there save for the fact that it was another place to visit but the excitement wasn't there. Maybe it was the fact that I was dead tired of the many things happening in my life when this trip happened but I was just meh about it.
Crazy right?
So I went there a day after my sister and Mom flew in and I was by myself at the airport wondering why people even go to the airport really early when they could check in at a nearby hotel and sleep comfortably. Eventually I found a spot and forced myself to be a cat and just sleep in any way or form.
Side note: NAIA Terminal 4 needs to start thinking about the passengers. It is one of the smallest and most uncomfortable terminals I have ever seen. Absolutely no thought about the comfort of the passenger was given.
Finally, after an uneventful check in and flight which I slept through, we landed in Palawan. First thought that came to my head was, "oh! It's like Batanes; small and beautiful."
I was very happy to see the service from Coron Ecolodge promptly waiting for me to take me to my hotel. Remember that during this trip, I was running on more than 30 hours of being awake. All I really wanted to do was sleep. I knew I was in Palawan but I had to sleep first so I can truly enjoy the place.
Upon arriving, they gave us welcome drinks which I welcomed with open arms. I was also quite impressed that they knew who I was. Seems the front desk does her job well and researched on the incoming guest which I took as a good thing. My Mom and sister were getting ready for their island hopping and I finally got to sleep. Upon waking up at around 3pm, I felt hungry and decided to roam around. It seems Coron is a tiny place and you could simply walk around and not get lost because it all circles around. However, being the wuss that I am, I took a tricycle.
Sidenote: Their tricycles do not look like the ones in Cebu or in Manila. I guess each province has a way of personalizing their own tricyles.
The next day, we finally went beach hopping and all I can say is that it is not an overstatement that Palawan is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. Batanes is to land as Palawan is to sea when it comes to AMAZING and BREATHTAKING VIEW.
My Mom, sister, and I had fun exploring thanks to our trusty tour guide, Harold who took good care of us the whole time. He even got me to snorkel in the deep waters which I have only done once in my life and with my brothers who I trust with my life.
I was only able to stay for roughly 2 days in Palawan but I know that I will definitely go back to explore more of it's beauty. It's actually not pricey and the people are very friendly. You also get to stay connected in most areas so you can still stay connected to the outside world while reveling in the beauty and serenity of the place. Best of both worlds I gotta say so make sure you visit this gem hidden away in the Philippines.
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Everyone has heard or read of the beauty that is Palawan but nothing prepares you for it when you actually lay your eyes on it's islands. Initially, I really wasn't into going there save for the fact that it was another place to visit but the excitement wasn't there. Maybe it was the fact that I was dead tired of the many things happening in my life when this trip happened but I was just meh about it.
Crazy right?
So I went there a day after my sister and Mom flew in and I was by myself at the airport wondering why people even go to the airport really early when they could check in at a nearby hotel and sleep comfortably. Eventually I found a spot and forced myself to be a cat and just sleep in any way or form.
Side note: NAIA Terminal 4 needs to start thinking about the passengers. It is one of the smallest and most uncomfortable terminals I have ever seen. Absolutely no thought about the comfort of the passenger was given.
Finally, after an uneventful check in and flight which I slept through, we landed in Palawan. First thought that came to my head was, "oh! It's like Batanes; small and beautiful."
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| Shades: Komono / Scarf: H&M |
Upon arriving, they gave us welcome drinks which I welcomed with open arms. I was also quite impressed that they knew who I was. Seems the front desk does her job well and researched on the incoming guest which I took as a good thing. My Mom and sister were getting ready for their island hopping and I finally got to sleep. Upon waking up at around 3pm, I felt hungry and decided to roam around. It seems Coron is a tiny place and you could simply walk around and not get lost because it all circles around. However, being the wuss that I am, I took a tricycle.
Sidenote: Their tricycles do not look like the ones in Cebu or in Manila. I guess each province has a way of personalizing their own tricyles.
The next day, we finally went beach hopping and all I can say is that it is not an overstatement that Palawan is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. Batanes is to land as Palawan is to sea when it comes to AMAZING and BREATHTAKING VIEW.
My Mom, sister, and I had fun exploring thanks to our trusty tour guide, Harold who took good care of us the whole time. He even got me to snorkel in the deep waters which I have only done once in my life and with my brothers who I trust with my life.
I was only able to stay for roughly 2 days in Palawan but I know that I will definitely go back to explore more of it's beauty. It's actually not pricey and the people are very friendly. You also get to stay connected in most areas so you can still stay connected to the outside world while reveling in the beauty and serenity of the place. Best of both worlds I gotta say so make sure you visit this gem hidden away in the Philippines.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Why do you have a Starbucks Planner?
This was a question often posted to me when I post my yearly photos with my newly acquired Starbucks planner. Those who do not know me think that I am just joining the hype and making the planner a status symbol while those who do know me, know that I have been collecting these Starbucks planners since it started way back in 2003. I know this because it was my first year of becoming addicted to Starbucks since I was working for a call center.
The Starbucks planner has seen me through so many ups and downs. It has seen me meet so many interesting people because I would always ask the person in front of me if he or she was getting his sticker and if not, then I'd introduce myself and ask for it. Sometimes, when I have too many stickers, I have also given it to someone who needs it more.
The Starbucks planner is not just another planner to me. It is tradition. I give the 2nd planner I get to my little brother who uses it religiously and I give the rest to friends who may not be coffee drinkers but wants to have it. I give out the ones I get but do not have anyone to give to anymore to random strangers. It also becomes a reason to induce mandatory get together so that you can meet friends and get their stickers for your planner. Hitting two birds with one stone is what I always say while my friends grumble wholeheartedly.
Sticker collecting can be a happy moment for a lot of people. Families and friends can help each other out which is what I initially forced the people around me to do but has now become a tradition. I'm glad that there is one other thing that I can look forward to during the Christmas season and it is completing the stickers on my Starbucks card.
What's your Starbucks planner story?
PS. We're doing a giveaway. Visit this link for deets.
I have a planner because I have plans in life, thoughts to write down, and memories to preserve.
The Starbucks planner has seen me through so many ups and downs. It has seen me meet so many interesting people because I would always ask the person in front of me if he or she was getting his sticker and if not, then I'd introduce myself and ask for it. Sometimes, when I have too many stickers, I have also given it to someone who needs it more.
The Starbucks planner is not just another planner to me. It is tradition. I give the 2nd planner I get to my little brother who uses it religiously and I give the rest to friends who may not be coffee drinkers but wants to have it. I give out the ones I get but do not have anyone to give to anymore to random strangers. It also becomes a reason to induce mandatory get together so that you can meet friends and get their stickers for your planner. Hitting two birds with one stone is what I always say while my friends grumble wholeheartedly.
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A photo posted by Kathy Kenny (宝云) (@mskathykenny) on
Sticker collecting can be a happy moment for a lot of people. Families and friends can help each other out which is what I initially forced the people around me to do but has now become a tradition. I'm glad that there is one other thing that I can look forward to during the Christmas season and it is completing the stickers on my Starbucks card.
What's your Starbucks planner story?
PS. We're doing a giveaway. Visit this link for deets.
Friday, November 25, 2016
#MakeHolidaysHappen with Maybelline
With less than a month before Christmas, the excitement and flurry of parties left and right is enough to make any woman's head swoon. One of the things that will always plague women when it comes to party is, what look should I go for?
They say that when entering a room, you need to make an entrance and with sensational lips and lashes that last the whole night regardless of how much dancing you do, you'll definitely be the talk of the town.
From naturally beautiful skin to flirty eyes, you can wow any crowd during the Holidays with the #MakeHolidaysHappen collection from Maybelline New York. There are 3 looks that go with the #MakeHolidaysHappen collection: #makenaturalhappen, #makeromantichappen, and #makeboldhappen.
The #makenaturalhappen highlights your face but does not make you look like you have make up on. It simply enhances what you already have. The clear Smooth all in one powder foundation blots out the oil while the fashion brow mascara gives more pop to your eyes and then you can perfect the look with the Rosy Matte in Rosy Peach.
The #makeromantichappen look as shown below is all about pinks and peaches. It's a bit darker than the natural look but equally stunning. Using the V-Face Duo Stick to make sure your angles are enhanced and then putting on the V-Face Blush Contour, your cheeks will really pop out and then end the look with the Creamy Mattes in Rich Ruby. All pinks and roses, ready for a night out.
As for the #makeboldhappen, the Creamy Mattes in Divine Red lippie really does make a statement and when partnered with the Hypersharp Power Black Liner, and Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation, you just look absolutely stunning.
Get all 3 looks by heading over to your nearest mall and make sure you get all of these so you can make natural, romantic, and bold happen anytime, anywhere.
From naturally beautiful skin to flirty eyes, you can wow any crowd during the Holidays with the #MakeHolidaysHappen collection from Maybelline New York. There are 3 looks that go with the #MakeHolidaysHappen collection: #makenaturalhappen, #makeromantichappen, and #makeboldhappen.
The #makenaturalhappen highlights your face but does not make you look like you have make up on. It simply enhances what you already have. The clear Smooth all in one powder foundation blots out the oil while the fashion brow mascara gives more pop to your eyes and then you can perfect the look with the Rosy Matte in Rosy Peach.
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The #makeromantichappen look as shown below is all about pinks and peaches. It's a bit darker than the natural look but equally stunning. Using the V-Face Duo Stick to make sure your angles are enhanced and then putting on the V-Face Blush Contour, your cheeks will really pop out and then end the look with the Creamy Mattes in Rich Ruby. All pinks and roses, ready for a night out.
I dare to #makeromantic happen with @maybelline.ph ... it's a Sunday and I'd like to feel some love with my looks today. #beautyreviewbyK #maybelline #maybellineph #makeup #lipsticks #dreamsatin #makeholidayshappen A photo posted by Kathy Kenny (宝云) (@mskathykenny) on
Pink. 💞💞💞 A photo posted by Kathy Kenny (宝云) (@mskathykenny) on
As for the #makeboldhappen, the Creamy Mattes in Divine Red lippie really does make a statement and when partnered with the Hypersharp Power Black Liner, and Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation, you just look absolutely stunning.
Its time to #makeboldhappen and finally #makeholidayshappen with @maybelline.ph line. The #DivineWine lippie gives a sophisticated vibe and the Hyoer Sharp Power Black eyeliner is simply amazing. The Dream Satin Skin feels like second skin coz its light. What do you think ladies? Am I 📷 ready? #maybellineph #beautyreviewbyK A photo posted by Kathy Kenny (宝云) (@mskathykenny) on
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Get all 3 looks by heading over to your nearest mall and make sure you get all of these so you can make natural, romantic, and bold happen anytime, anywhere.
Monday, November 21, 2016
oh Mondays ...
This Monday was not so kind to me or perhaps, the proper thing to say would be that it caught my off guard. It hit me with a jab that went straight for the jaw and it hurt. It hurt a lot. I think this is the most I cried this year. I just couldn't stop the tears from falling.
I guess it just got to me ... thinking that things were alright and realizing that what I thought was okay was apparently not. Sometimes, its just tiring having to deal with other people's negativity and envy. I always get told, be the bigger person, be the better person, rise above, transcend and ignore but sometimes, you just can't.
So there. My Monday morning was like this and then afternoon came and I felt better. I hope this week wouldn't be this pattern because it can be quite tiring crying for 3 hours.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
January 14, 2012
It was the day I finally added you on Facebook. Your first message to me was "SA WAKAS!" because it took a while for us to add each other since we had no common friends. Perhaps it was a sign that you and I were not meant to be in each other's life. Maybe, maybe not.
Tonight, things just unraveled and I found myself not having anyone that I would like to talk to. Even the guy I'm "seeing" wasn't an option because he's busy and I know that he's tired. If I'm going to be honest, I don't know him well enough to just rant and tell him the nonsense that is on my head. I don't know if he likes me enough to handle the madness at this stage.
I haven't been sad this year. I have been too busy making myself successful and succeeding at it too but tonight, it just crept in. I was tired. I was sad. I was not okay.
I was not okay and I thought of you. FML. The first time that I did not feel okay and you are the person I think of. You who I haven't spoken to in over a year, who has most likely forgotten about me already ... you are the one person that I would like to talk to, see, and just vent things to.
I should bang my head against the wall.
I peeked at your profile. The publick posts that I saw seem to show that you are okay and happy. You guys are still together so that's something. I am still by myself and I don't think I'd ever be with someone. I guess I'm just not meant for that.
I think you still follow me on IG and Twitter but that is most likely just because you couldn't be bothered to deal with unfollowing me. I'm irrelevant that way. Of course I am. I'm just an ex. I mean nothing.
I've been wanting to text you or call you. It's a good thing I deleted your number. I shouldn't. I don't have the right to bother you anymore. This feeling will pass. Tomorrow when I wake up, I will remember that I have a good life and I have come a long way. This is just a passing moment, one that will be gone by tomorrow.
Tomorrow, when I wake up, you won't matter again, the same way I don't matter to you anymore. For now, I'll just read on all the things we spoke about on our chats on Facebook and break my heart all over again so that tomorrow, there won't be anything to break anymore.
Tonight, things just unraveled and I found myself not having anyone that I would like to talk to. Even the guy I'm "seeing" wasn't an option because he's busy and I know that he's tired. If I'm going to be honest, I don't know him well enough to just rant and tell him the nonsense that is on my head. I don't know if he likes me enough to handle the madness at this stage.
I haven't been sad this year. I have been too busy making myself successful and succeeding at it too but tonight, it just crept in. I was tired. I was sad. I was not okay.
I was not okay and I thought of you. FML. The first time that I did not feel okay and you are the person I think of. You who I haven't spoken to in over a year, who has most likely forgotten about me already ... you are the one person that I would like to talk to, see, and just vent things to.
I should bang my head against the wall.
I peeked at your profile. The publick posts that I saw seem to show that you are okay and happy. You guys are still together so that's something. I am still by myself and I don't think I'd ever be with someone. I guess I'm just not meant for that.
I think you still follow me on IG and Twitter but that is most likely just because you couldn't be bothered to deal with unfollowing me. I'm irrelevant that way. Of course I am. I'm just an ex. I mean nothing.
I've been wanting to text you or call you. It's a good thing I deleted your number. I shouldn't. I don't have the right to bother you anymore. This feeling will pass. Tomorrow when I wake up, I will remember that I have a good life and I have come a long way. This is just a passing moment, one that will be gone by tomorrow.
Tomorrow, when I wake up, you won't matter again, the same way I don't matter to you anymore. For now, I'll just read on all the things we spoke about on our chats on Facebook and break my heart all over again so that tomorrow, there won't be anything to break anymore.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Weens Cosmetics
Weens Cosmetics Philippines is the 1st and only brand, manufacturing 5 Free Non-toxic formula, Cruelty Free and Vegan nail polish locally. Made from imported raw materials and FDA approved while keeping up with all the hype and trends in the market today. Weens Cosmetics is currently producing over 200 shades in their collection.
Due to popular request of “Holo or Duo-Chrome”, Weens Cosmetics made it a dream come true for all of their customers with QT’s “Era of Chromatics” collection. Here are the combined Holo-Chromatics in their 10 shades collection:
1.) DUCHESS – Blissfully flaunting the classy sense of chromatic gives this polish a Royal Finish.
2.) ECSTASY- Free of expressing all colors. This shade gives a never-ending euphoria of colors. Giving it’s wearer’s a sense of ecstasy on their nails.
3.) GREEN INFERNO – This color gives its nails overpowering warmth of green with yellow, gold and a dash of pink illuminating on top.
4.) ILLUSION- Extensive selection of rainbow colors that offers an illusion of polychromatic colors on your nails. 5.) IMPULSE – Blazing the chromatic luster on your nails while it reflects its hued effects. Giving a multi-chrome effect.
6.) LUMIERE – features versatile soft tones with vibrant holographic daring colors.
7.) MYSTIFY – Bedazzled with either pink or purple or is it yellow or gold. It’s a mysterious multi-chromatic pigment that forms amazing colors on your nails.
8.) RED WARRIOR – Imagine your nails, battling intermediate primary palettes while resonating the aura of colors on your hand.
9.) VILLAIN – Be a villain with dramatic colors of purple with bold and vivid psychedelic colors on your nails!
10.) WARLOCK – Experiment the dominating strength of yellowish-gold with a hint of pink chromatics while creating a balance outlook.
Refashion your nails with QT “Era of Chromatics” collection.
Due to popular request of “Holo or Duo-Chrome”, Weens Cosmetics made it a dream come true for all of their customers with QT’s “Era of Chromatics” collection. Here are the combined Holo-Chromatics in their 10 shades collection:
1.) DUCHESS – Blissfully flaunting the classy sense of chromatic gives this polish a Royal Finish.
2.) ECSTASY- Free of expressing all colors. This shade gives a never-ending euphoria of colors. Giving it’s wearer’s a sense of ecstasy on their nails.
3.) GREEN INFERNO – This color gives its nails overpowering warmth of green with yellow, gold and a dash of pink illuminating on top.
4.) ILLUSION- Extensive selection of rainbow colors that offers an illusion of polychromatic colors on your nails. 5.) IMPULSE – Blazing the chromatic luster on your nails while it reflects its hued effects. Giving a multi-chrome effect.
7.) MYSTIFY – Bedazzled with either pink or purple or is it yellow or gold. It’s a mysterious multi-chromatic pigment that forms amazing colors on your nails.
8.) RED WARRIOR – Imagine your nails, battling intermediate primary palettes while resonating the aura of colors on your hand.
9.) VILLAIN – Be a villain with dramatic colors of purple with bold and vivid psychedelic colors on your nails!
10.) WARLOCK – Experiment the dominating strength of yellowish-gold with a hint of pink chromatics while creating a balance outlook.
Refashion your nails with QT “Era of Chromatics” collection.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
the architect
They say that architects design things and they make things even more beautiful. This must be true because when you stepped inside my world, things suddenly started looking a lot better. I found myself smiling more and just being more positive. I was okay before you came into my life but when you came in my life, you added a bit of stardust and things just started looking more glittery and shiny.
Kind of like the smile that I wear these days.
However, it is a little bit too early and we have just been seeing each other for roughly 4 weeks now so I know that it is too soon to really make a judgement but you see ...
There I go again, smiling like a dolt and I can't stop it. When we message each other, the smile just sprouts on my face and people have been noticing which actually really, really makes me feel like this:
I think that you too are scared because there's just this chemistry between us and it's so palpable that people can actually touch it when we are together. Even though the two of us are extremely busy, we have managed to talk to each other even when we are countries apart or there's no internet. You make time and in return, I make time as well.
Perhaps it is because we have shared so much of each other that I feel like a part of me knows a part of you and sometimes, that small part of me wants to clarify what we really are, where this is leading, and if we're exclusive or not. I know you're only seeing me but I don't know if I should only see you or if I should keep my doors open because I don't know what you really want with me.
I'm trying so hard to be untangled and what not but you draw me in and you just keep pulling forward and sometimes I love it but sometimes, I get confused. I wish I could ask you what you plan with us so I know what path we are taking. You see, I have a path in mind for us.
So there .... I just don't know if I can ever say these to you personally. It's a good thing you don't read my site. It feels good to vent here and know that it's a perfectly safe spot.
Kind of like the smile that I wear these days.
However, it is a little bit too early and we have just been seeing each other for roughly 4 weeks now so I know that it is too soon to really make a judgement but you see ...
There I go again, smiling like a dolt and I can't stop it. When we message each other, the smile just sprouts on my face and people have been noticing which actually really, really makes me feel like this:
I think that you too are scared because there's just this chemistry between us and it's so palpable that people can actually touch it when we are together. Even though the two of us are extremely busy, we have managed to talk to each other even when we are countries apart or there's no internet. You make time and in return, I make time as well.
Perhaps it is because we have shared so much of each other that I feel like a part of me knows a part of you and sometimes, that small part of me wants to clarify what we really are, where this is leading, and if we're exclusive or not. I know you're only seeing me but I don't know if I should only see you or if I should keep my doors open because I don't know what you really want with me.
I'm trying so hard to be untangled and what not but you draw me in and you just keep pulling forward and sometimes I love it but sometimes, I get confused. I wish I could ask you what you plan with us so I know what path we are taking. You see, I have a path in mind for us.
So there .... I just don't know if I can ever say these to you personally. It's a good thing you don't read my site. It feels good to vent here and know that it's a perfectly safe spot.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
16 Blessings in 36 years
It has been almost a week since I turned 36. I let everything that happened from the week before my birthday to my actual celebration sink in before I started writing about it. I just wanted to bask in all the glory and blessing that I have received and just be thankful ... for being here, for being me, for everything that ha happened in the last 36 years of my life ... the good, the bad, the really horrible, and the even more beautiful blessings that I have received without even asking.
I am 36 and I am just starting to conquer the world but what a beautiful world it is that I am conquering.
I have written about the lessons that I have learned in the past but this time around, I just wanna list down the blessings that I have received in my life, not to brag, but to continuously remind myself that I am blessed and that I have so much to be grateful for in my life.
I am 36 and I am just starting to conquer the world but what a beautiful world it is that I am conquering.
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| Photo by: Paolo Navarrete |
I have written about the lessons that I have learned in the past but this time around, I just wanna list down the blessings that I have received in my life, not to brag, but to continuously remind myself that I am blessed and that I have so much to be grateful for in my life.
- Music. I am surrounded by music and more often than not, it inspires me to write a piece or reminds me of certain events in my life. Most of the time, music speaks for me when words fail.
- My ex-boyfriends. Yes, they are blessings one way or another because at some point, they loved me and I loved them. They made have made me cry and hurt me but this just helped mold me into who I am today.
- My stationary collection. It may sound weird but they are a blessing to me. Whenever I feel sad, I could just turn to them and write down the words and pain away.
- Musical carousels. I've always wanted one as a kid and now I have two, both given to me by colleagues who were listening when I mentioned that I wanted one.
- Modelling. I wasn't a famous one and I only did a couple of projects because my main focus was studying but I learned discipline and hard work. It made me realized that being pretty and fit is hard work. I also realized why there are models who can't seem to think straight because when you are constantly starving, your brain just stops working. It's not them, it's the lack of food intake promise!
- Post its.
- Snow globes. If I never get to visit those places, at least I have the miniatures of New York, London, and Dubai. Paris incoming!
- Books. This has been my escape when I was young and now it adds knowledge and wisdom. How can it not be a blessing.
- Haters. They help keep me on my toes and though sometimes they can hurt, it just adds steel to my spine.
- Travel. I used to not see the appeal but this year, my travel stories have started and it has been amazing. Hong Kong and Batanes and soon, Palawan.
- PSST. It has shown me that there is more that I can do, that there are people I can help, and that I can be so much more than just a blogger. It has also proven that I can turn something with potential into something to be reckoned with.
- Life is Kulayful. This blog started as a way to update family members of my son's progress and has now evolved into something that I could never have imagined in my wildest dream. I have been given so many opportunities because of this little corner of mine in the cyberspace world and I will always be grateful for it.
- My friends. A lot of them have left and a few remained but the few who have remained are the ones that I wanted to keep. They have been there for me even when I didn't deserve to have friends and they have never stayed away for too long. They are the family who chose to have me.
- My family. They may not always like my choices and sometimes, they may hate me but they will always be there for me no matter what. They will never desert me even when I deserted them.
- My son. I believe that God gave him to me to make sure that I stay strong no matter what He throws my away. He is my main reason for living.
- MYSELF. I am grateful for me because no matter how many times people have tried to hurt me and succeeded, no matter how many times I have been betrayed, no matter how many times I have failed, and no matter how many times I have had my heart broken ... I STILL CARE AND LOVE. I still believe in the goodness of people and that life is good.
Beauty of Batanes through the eyes of the ASUS Zenfone 3
Batanes was one place that was not even on my bucketlist, not because it was not beautiful enough to go to but because it was just so expensive to go there that I did not even dream about it anymore. It was beyond what I could rationally explain in my head. However, fate had other plans and a week ago, I found myself getting on a plane to head over to the beautiful island that is called Batanes.
The Batanes airport is very small, compared to other airports, it's quite tiny but it makes up for it's efficiency and the beauty surrounding it. I mean, where else can you see mountains and green lushes that stretch beyond what you can see in an airport. Batanes begins to awe you with it's beauty right from the moment you get off the plane.
It's a small town with no high profile hotels but what it does have is personality and that feeling of stepping back in time because life here is very slow compared to the city. Here, they actually stop and smell the roses and they wake up at dawn to start their day.
Batanes cannot be explained in words. Majestic, amazing, serene, tranquil, breathtaking ... all these words are not enough to describe Batanes. It is so much more than that. It is a feeling ... a sense of wonder like you have been asked to sit beside God and He chose you to see the beauty of his work.
Luckily, I was able to capture it's beauty with my ASUS Zenfone 3 and I have never been more happy to have this phone with me than when we were trekking Batanes. After all, lugging around a DSLR can become taxing when you need to go uphill for quite some time. At least my ZF3 is very light and handy but it was able to give justice to the beauty of Batanes so here you go. Have a look through the lens of my Zenfone 3.
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| Fundacion Pacita |
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| Come, sit with me. |
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| Creepy crawlies |
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| Candid shot of Miss Jaja Ramirez |
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| marveling at the beauty of Vayang Hills |
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| Astrophotography using ZF3 Manual mode |
All photos are raw shots since I do not know how to edit and I believe that true beauty should be natural and unfiltered. As you can see, this place is simply inspiring. It inspires you to be better, to appreciate more, to step back, and live life the way it's meant to be. For me, it inspired me to do this.
I’m going to inspire people around me by doing something good, even if it’s something really small. Life should only end when you take your last breath, not when you reach a certain milestone or age. Life should always be about new beginnings and endless opportunities. I want someone to say that because I lived, their life was a little bit better. This is the legacy that I want to leave behind.
To Batanes, I may never return there but the 4 days I had with you will always remain. You are one of the best places to go to and I am glad that even for a while, you welcomed me in your arms.
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UNO Premier presents Nutrifab
The main body part that women struggle the most in losing is not the arm fat or even the thighs, it is actually the belly. This is the one body part that just won't easily go away and so any form of help would actually be appreciated and badly needed by any woman. UNO Premier may just have the solution to this problem with Nutrifab.
Nutrifab is currently running a campaign called the 10 day challenge wherein a person should eat a piece of Nutrifab once a day and in just 10 days, you will see results. Nutrifab is actuall dried prune that you just need to consume once a day. Prunes, or dried plums, are known for having a high content of dietary fiber and the ability to alleviate constipation.
The benefits of these fruits include a rich supply of vitamin C and potassium, and they can be regular components of a weight-loss diet. Prunes can help in weight loss because of their high fiber content. Fiber helps satisfy hunger hence enabling one to eat fewer calories. Eat them any time of the day, and keep the rest of your diet healthy to see a new and vibrant you!
Timecheck and it is 10pm. There has been one visit to the loo but no panic attacks because everything was smooth and safe. We can say that eating this in the middle of the day should be fine. It will help you with bowel movement but will not induce horror or fright that you might just go anytime without warning. It was smooth sailing if we may say so. If you’re looking for a product that will help you shed the pounds and give you a full body detoxification experience while increasing your natural metabolic levels then this may actually be the solution to your problem! It is just not the latest thing in weight reducing regimen but a proven natural way to lose that unwanted extra fat.
Nutrifab contains pickled plum infused through micro puncture technology with special weight loss formula that delivers results! The proprietary blend is packed with the strongest and tested weight loss ingredients that is making a difference in the lives of many individuals who cannot afford to engage in calorie controlled diet or daily work out to lose extra pounds.
Do remember to consume fewer calories than you expend if you want to lose weight! Nurtifab will not miraculously slim you down but it will increase your metabolism and help you detoxify regularly which will then aid in weight loss. The good thing about it too is that it actually does not taste bad when you eat the plum. Think of a Chinese candy that's a little sweet, sour, and bitter all at the same time and you should be good to go.
Nutrifab is currently running a campaign called the 10 day challenge wherein a person should eat a piece of Nutrifab once a day and in just 10 days, you will see results. Nutrifab is actuall dried prune that you just need to consume once a day. Prunes, or dried plums, are known for having a high content of dietary fiber and the ability to alleviate constipation.
The benefits of these fruits include a rich supply of vitamin C and potassium, and they can be regular components of a weight-loss diet. Prunes can help in weight loss because of their high fiber content. Fiber helps satisfy hunger hence enabling one to eat fewer calories. Eat them any time of the day, and keep the rest of your diet healthy to see a new and vibrant you!
A photo posted by Kathy Kenny (宝云) (@mskathykenny) on
Timecheck and it is 10pm. There has been one visit to the loo but no panic attacks because everything was smooth and safe. We can say that eating this in the middle of the day should be fine. It will help you with bowel movement but will not induce horror or fright that you might just go anytime without warning. It was smooth sailing if we may say so. If you’re looking for a product that will help you shed the pounds and give you a full body detoxification experience while increasing your natural metabolic levels then this may actually be the solution to your problem! It is just not the latest thing in weight reducing regimen but a proven natural way to lose that unwanted extra fat.
Nutrifab contains pickled plum infused through micro puncture technology with special weight loss formula that delivers results! The proprietary blend is packed with the strongest and tested weight loss ingredients that is making a difference in the lives of many individuals who cannot afford to engage in calorie controlled diet or daily work out to lose extra pounds.
Do remember to consume fewer calories than you expend if you want to lose weight! Nurtifab will not miraculously slim you down but it will increase your metabolism and help you detoxify regularly which will then aid in weight loss. The good thing about it too is that it actually does not taste bad when you eat the plum. Think of a Chinese candy that's a little sweet, sour, and bitter all at the same time and you should be good to go.
Friday, November 4, 2016
naiisip mo ba ako
Naiisip mo ba ako
Sa mga sandaling
Kaliwa't kanan ang iyong ginagawa?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Sa mga panahong
Hindi tayo nagkikita?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Kapag kasama mo ay sya
Sa mga sulyap at ngiti nya
Ako ba ang ang iyong nakikita?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Sa tuwing naiisip kita
O naiisip mo lang ako
Kapag ikay napapag-isa na?
Sa mga sandaling
Kaliwa't kanan ang iyong ginagawa?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Sa mga panahong
Hindi tayo nagkikita?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Kapag kasama mo ay sya
Sa mga sulyap at ngiti nya
Ako ba ang ang iyong nakikita?
Naiisip mo ba ako
Sa tuwing naiisip kita
O naiisip mo lang ako
Kapag ikay napapag-isa na?
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Itutuloy ko na ba?
Sapat na ba
Dapat ba
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Ang daming katanungan
Tila walang kasagutan
May kasagutan ngunit salungat sa aking pinaniniwalaan
May kasagutan ngunit unti unti ako nitong sinasaktan
Dapat ba
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Mga katanungang binubuo ng aking nararamdaman
Susugal ba akong muli
Pano kung dala nito'y pighati
Susugal ba akong muli
Kahit di ko alam saan ang tungo
ng bawat sandali
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Handa na ba akong lumaban
Handa ka ba na ako'y ipaglaban
Kaya ko na ba muling masaktan
Gaano mo ako sasaktan
Itutuloy ko ba
Lalaban ako kung ipaglalaban mo ako
Susugod ako kung kamay ko'y hawak mo
Maghahanda ako kung sa bawat gyerang papasukin ko
Andyan ka lamang sa tabi ko
Sagutin mo ang tanong ko
Itutuloy ko na ba?
Dapat ba
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Ang daming katanungan
Tila walang kasagutan
May kasagutan ngunit salungat sa aking pinaniniwalaan
May kasagutan ngunit unti unti ako nitong sinasaktan
Dapat ba
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Mga katanungang binubuo ng aking nararamdaman
Susugal ba akong muli
Pano kung dala nito'y pighati
Susugal ba akong muli
Kahit di ko alam saan ang tungo
ng bawat sandali
Kailan pa
Itutuloy ko ba
Handa na ba akong lumaban
Handa ka ba na ako'y ipaglaban
Kaya ko na ba muling masaktan
Gaano mo ako sasaktan
Itutuloy ko ba
Lalaban ako kung ipaglalaban mo ako
Susugod ako kung kamay ko'y hawak mo
Maghahanda ako kung sa bawat gyerang papasukin ko
Andyan ka lamang sa tabi ko
Sagutin mo ang tanong ko
Itutuloy ko na ba?
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