So, I have declared that August is my "NO BUYING OF MAKEUP" month. It isn't easy! I swear! i actually went to the mall last Thursday, and I succeeded![ bwahaha!! ] I was sooo so tempted to buy the ELF lip stains, and some other ELF stuffs. And then I walked around Watsons for like an hour debating if I should or shouldn't buy the stuffs I picked up.And I ended up returning all of them and walking out of the store empty handed. I cannot believe it myself! HA HA! But I did it! WOOT! *good job, Michelle!*
It was super hard, but I have to stick to what I said. I won't buy any makeup this month. PERIOD!
I have a few reasons why.
1. I need and WANT to save up to invest in some "more" effective products. It means I would love to buy me some GOOD quality makeup products that will really satisfy my skin's needs.
2. I need to save so that I can buy the things i want to try, and the things I want to own for so long now.
3. I have quite a few products here that I need to use before it expires! :P
4. I really want to learn to become a smart buyer, cause being an impulsive buyer isn't good for your wallet.
I can do this! I believe I can! :)
I actually got the idea from Miss Ina of iambabypanda.
I saw her on one of her tweets and I thought that it's such a great idea! :)
So, a while ago I posted on Facebook that today's topic will be something VERY personal. For me, it is. I have never talked about this topic to anyone except some very few close friends. But now, I just felt the "need" or urge to share it with you guys. I won't be giving away so much details though, I just want to share my two cents on this.
LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
Some of you already know that I recently broke up with my boyfriend for 1 and a half year. It's hard, I'll be honest. But I know I'll get through it in time. And our relationship was a long distance one.
Yes, we met online. And we haven't met personally. CRAZY?! I know you think it is. But let me make you understand it a little bit more.
What is LDR? [ long distance relationship ]
According to wikipedia.org, Long Distance Relationship is an intimate relationship that takes place when the partners are separated by a considerable distance.
Before I met him, I don't believe in Long Distance Relationships. I am one of the many who thinks that people who are in this kind of relationship are either money hungry or plainly stupid. [ excuse my words. ] I even told myself that I will NEVER ever be in that kind of situation cause I really thought it was crazy. I thought that it is crazy to fall inlove with someone MILES away from you. I thought its IMPOSSIBLE.
But IT ISN'T.
But I guess FATE wants me to have a more open mind to this kind of relationship. Destiny brought us together. I met him a few months after saying that. I cannot believe myself at first, but what can I do?! It's not that I can just pretend that I don't feel anything or whatever.
And I had the most amazing 1 and a half year of my life. Believe me. I have never thought that it is really possible.
It was hard though. REALLY HARD.
Hands down to those who were and still are in this kind of relationship. I admire those people who remained strong no matter how hard it is.
Valentines, Christmas and Birthdays are the happiest days for almost all of us. But to those who were and still are in a LDR, those days are also the saddest.
Have you guys seen the movie, "New Year's Eve? " Do you guys remember Halle Berry's scene there?! OH SHOOT! I cried like a baby when I saw that. So heartbreaking.
Every time you go to the mall and see people holding hands or eating together, you'll feel jealous cause you cannot do that with the man/woman you love.
It is hard because those moments that you feel so loved are also the moments where in you'll feel so alone. Those moments where in all you want to do is hug him, kiss him and hold him but you cannot. Because you're 6ooo miles away from him.
I have learned a lot from my past relationship.
It made me believe in the saying, "Love moves in mysterious ways."
I know it's cheesy, but really. I fell inlove with someone I have never met personally. I fell inlove with a man who I talk to every day through emails or on lucky days, through skype.
It really isn't impossible.
I know there's still a lot who thinks bad about the people who are in this kind of relationship.
Nowadays, it isn't new to see Pinays with Foreigners. And coming from someone who were in that kind of relationship. I just want to let all of you know that it isn't all about the money. I know that's the common thinking of a lot of us. Sadly, there are a few who were in that kind of relationship because of plainly material things. But there are more Pinays who are in that relationship because they fell inlove.
I might not be as happy as they are now, but I know someone is out there waiting to sweep me off my feet. I still believe in love even after all the heart aches.
I am not afraid to love, because LOVE is such an amazing thing. ♥
So yeah! that's it for now. I just want to share my thought on this with you guys. :)
HI HI HI!!! :) I am so lazy to post something "makeup" related today, so I have decided to do another tag! WOOT! Who's excited?! hehe I AM! So, let's start!!! :)
I saw this tag on you tube, so I figured " Why not write a post on it?!"
And that is what I am doing now. :P So, in this tag I should share with you guys 5 Random Facts about myself and then tag 5 friends. Let's start!
1. I have an EXTREME fear of mice/rats.
I actually consider myself as "musophobic." And btw, I made the picture small because it's freakin me out! AH! It is giving me goosebumps!
It really is crazy! We have quite a few little "friends" here in our house and every time I FEEL like there's one near me. I freak out! It's crazy. I am not scared of cockroaches or spiders. I can kill and pick up a cockroach but these, NO WAY! I also don't like hamsters or rabbits or even kittens. Because they look like rats and I don't know. :P
2. I love cooking!
I am such a foodie! And I love cooking. :) It relaxes me and it just gives me joy.
I don't know a lot yet, though. And I am not that good yet. But I just like it. And the most rewarding part is hearing people say how good it was. I love that feeling!
I can cook a few Filipino dishes, like adobo and a few more. I can cook carbonora, it's like my "specialty." I can cook lasagna, sweet spaghetti and a few more. :)
3. I eat ALMOST everything BUT not sushi.
I know a lot of you loves it. But I don't. I don't really know why, but I don't like the taste of it. I have tried it a million times, but really, I can't eat it. I want to still try though. But I don't know. hehe. Sushi isn't for me.
I also don't eat bell pepper. I remove it from my pizza and I don't like it. The smell of it gives me a headache.
4. I love dipping my BREAD in my COKE.
My cousins say that it's weird. Is it?!
For me it's not. hehe I love it! I love the taste of my bread "melting" because of the coke. AH! YUMMY!
5. I am such a "cry baby"
I am super sensitive. I cry a lot! Especially when I was in high school. That's why I was tagged as the "best actress." hehe But now, not that much anymore. :P hehe.
I am so sensitive that I cry when I see sad pictures or those small things.
I cry whenever I watch "One More Chance" and "A Walk To Remember."
Even though I have watched those 2 movies a million gazillion times, I still cry.
So, that's 5 Random Questions about myself. hehe I enjoyed it, as usual! But really, I love answering these tag whatever. :) If you know any tag, share it with me! :) I would love to do it!
And the 5 bloggers that I tag are my friendsies! :)
AAH! This is so hard! :P I have been feeling super sleepy and SUPER lazy today. BUT I think a responsible blogger [ naks naman! ], do her "job" first before doing anything else. hehe I just want to get this out of the way, that's why I am doing it now. :P
Anyways, HAPPY AUGUST! ♥ It is unbelievably crazy how time flies! I feel like I just posted my June Favorites the other day. BUT the brighter side is, my Follower of Month will start this month. And next month, is going to be my birthday month. WOOT! Exciting months to come. :)
So, I will stop blabbing and start talking about the main topic, my July 2012 Favorites! :)
These are the products I am loving for the month of July. Some of them I already featured in my June faves. But I still included them here. I had to narrow down the products because I feel like everything is my favorite. And that is just crazy! :P
Anyways, let us start off with the body products.
1. Herbench So In Love moisturizing lotion.
I got this early last year, I believe. And I loved it ever since. There was a time that I stopped using it, but I just rediscovered ad got hooked again. I only put lotion on my hands though, I don't really like the feel of it on my legs and wherever else. :)
2. Zen Zest Tangerine eau de toilette
Again, I loved this ever since I got it. I got it late last year. And I am hooked! But I still have quite a few amount because I tend to switch scent every now and then. I love this for everyday!
3. ESCADA Marine Groove perfume
I love this! I don't use it everyday though. But I love the sweet scent of it. And it lasts all day! I love it!!!
And then my face products. :)
4. Revlon Colorstay 24 Hour Foundation
I have been using this foundation for the past month. And yes, I love it of course!
I did a product comparison on this and the San San foundation. Check that out HERE.
5. 4U2 dreamGirl Faith BB Cream
I have been using this quite a lot as well. And I like it, kind of. I love the smooth finish it leaves my skin. I also did a recent review on this HERE.
6. 4U2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder
This I am loving, so far. I have used this ALONE for a a couple of days and I love it. I will review it very soon. :)
7. Krave's Pretty Young Thin
OH! Another awesome product from the brand. I am a big fan of contouring, and as you all know I LOVE the ELF Duo. But this one is amazing as well. I love it!
Review soon! :)
8. Nichido True Color Collection Powder Blush in SUNKISSED
Sun KIsses?! I LOVE IT! hehe I am obsessing over sun kissed-y looks. And this blush really gives you that glow. :)
9. Krave's Oil Eliminator and Skin Hydrator
I need this in my life. I SWEAR!
Read my review here.
10 4U2 Together Double Blush in No. 04
I am really loving orange-y blushes. And this one is a good one!
Review soon.:D
For the lip products.
11. Maybelline Colorsensational in Fifth Ave. Fuchsia
PERFECT COLOR! I love love love it! SUPER LOVE!
I will review it soon. [ click HERE if you want to see the color. ]
12. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa
I am running low on this but I love this product. It isn't that pigmented on my lips but I love that it looks like a "lip tint" or something.
13. Tony Moly Lip and Cheek Tint in Cherry
I use this a lot this past month. I am loving this on my lazy days. And I have been super lazy lately. hehe
14. Carmex Lipbalm
Oh! I don't need to say more. I am obsessed with this product. It never fails me. I love love LOVE it! REVIEW HERE!
The tools and eye products that I am using a lot lately.
I have been very lazy this past month. So, almost everyday I will just dab a little amount of this on my tear ducts and use it under a shimmery white eye shadow, then I'm good to go.
17. Nichido mineral Kohl pencil in Onyx
I use this for tight lining. And yeah, I do that almost every day.
This is included on the 5 piece eye set that I got last June. [ haul here.]
I will review this / compare this on my Marrionaud Lash Curler soon. :)
RANDOM FAVORITES. Starting now I will also share with you guys "random" favorites. I will share with you guys my FAVORITE MOVIE that I have watched this month. FAVORITE MUSIC, YOUTUBER and BLOGGER. I think that's super fun! :D
FAVORITE MOVIE
♥ 3 Idiots.
This movie is a 2009 Indian movie. I just saw this last month, and I can say that I love it. It is a 3 hour long movie. Its a must watch! I swear! It has a lot of morals and the story is really good! ♥
FAVORITE MUSIC
♥ A thousand years by Christina Perri
I know I am so late. hehe But I have bee blurting this song out EVERY DAY! It's crazy, I am crazy obsessed with it. ♥
I think she is so pretty. :) I have been hearing a lot about her before from other youtubers, but haven't really got the chance to check her out. Last month, I have been watching her videos non stop! ♥
I bet a lot of you already know Miss Martha. She is gorgeous, isn't she?! I have been learning a lot from her blog. Yes, she use high end products most of the time. But her blog is really helpful. ♥
So, that's another favorites post! :) We're another month closer to December! WOOT WOOT! I hope you guys have a great August. I know we will all have one! Let us claim it! :) I hope you enjoyed that. See you soon! MWAH MWAH!
If you have any suggestions or questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Do you want me to try any product?! What are your faves this month!?
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