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Neither am I doing this to conform to society’s ideals of beauty, so spare me your condescending lecture about body acceptance. Just because I’m trying to change my body (for the better, mind you) doesn’t mean I hate it. It’s actually quite the opposite,
photo and quote from arthlete.tumblr.com
I agree we can chose to lose weight to get fit. Its actually doing your body an advanced favor. I've been trying to keep the weight off since my last post on GM diet. I'm no longer going through such fad diet but it taught me to choose healthy options over unhealthy food. I am currently on calorie counting and exercise and losing about a pound every day. I am still 40lbs away from my October goal weight.
I still wear clothes that I feel pretty in.. Skirts, skinnies, dresses.. I still love dressing up! My confidence level is still on a high.. Actually the little progress I make day by day boosts the confidence up a notch..
- 2:21 PM
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Summer would always be my favorite season. Now that rainy days are back, I can't get rid of my tendencies to feel all gloomy, get lazy and sleepy. All this nostalgia just makes me want to curl up in bed with a book in hand and a warm cup of drink..
Music could also entertain us on rainy days. Just hearing the rain drops and watching it on windows and brings me back to good and bad memories spent in the rain, the hard times I've been through and my childhood - playing basketball while bathing in the rain.
Whether or not it will be raining tonight or this weekend, arranging a Rainy Day Playlist on your phone or Ipod might just be one of those items you can add on your To-Do list. It will come in handy. Music will keep you company on your commute to or from work and will beat the blues from traffic jams.
If you wonder "What to play on a Rainy Day?", here are some tracks in my playlist that you can also listen to. I included link to the videos and some lyrics, though some songs doesn't necessarily have rain on their lyrics.
1. The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
2. Perfect Two - Auburn
3. Thank You - Dido
4. Come Clean - Hilary Duff
5. Sukob Na - Aiza Seguerra
Music could also entertain us on rainy days. Just hearing the rain drops and watching it on windows and brings me back to good and bad memories spent in the rain, the hard times I've been through and my childhood - playing basketball while bathing in the rain.
Whether or not it will be raining tonight or this weekend, arranging a Rainy Day Playlist on your phone or Ipod might just be one of those items you can add on your To-Do list. It will come in handy. Music will keep you company on your commute to or from work and will beat the blues from traffic jams.
If you wonder "What to play on a Rainy Day?", here are some tracks in my playlist that you can also listen to. I included link to the videos and some lyrics, though some songs doesn't necessarily have rain on their lyrics.
1. The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
Today I don't feel like doing anything, I just wanna lay in my bed, Don't feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone, 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anythingWeekends and rainy days.. oh they are the perfect blend.. the Music Video of Bruno Mars with the Monkey Heads is also entertaining.
2. Perfect Two - Auburn
You can be as cold as the winter weatherThere happens to be a breakup version of this song entitle Not the Perfect Two. I don't think it's Auburn who made and sang it though, but the composer and the singer did a great job in this opposite version :)
But I don't care as long as we're together
Now you're as cold as the winter weather but I don't care coz we're no longer together
3. Thank You - Dido
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why, I got out of bed at all, The morning rain clouds up my window, And I can't see at allAnd I want to thank you, For giving me the best day of my life, And, oh, just to be with you, Is having the best day of my lifeDido's voice is soothing :)
4. Come Clean - Hilary Duff
Let the rain fall down and wake my dreams, Let it wash away my sanityThis makes me remember childhood and adolescent days with friends and cousins while playing in the rain. The heavier rain, the happier :)
'Cause I wanna feel the thunder, I wanna scream
Let the rain fall down, I'm coming clean
5. Sukob Na - Aiza Seguerra
Sukob na, halika na, sabay tayo sa payong koI had to place an OPM song :) This song makes me smile even on a rainy day. You just have to see video for ABS-CBN's Station ID.. and Aiza Seguerra's cool voice is just perfect..
Hawak ka, kapit pa, Umula't, bumagyo magkasama tayo...
6. You and Me - Lifehouse
7. Rainy Days and Mondays - Carpenters
Cause it's you and me and all of the peopleDon't you want to play this when you're cuddling with your special someone on a cold weather?
With nothing to do, nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why I can't keep my eyes off of you
7. Rainy Days and Mondays - Carpenters
Talkin' to myself and feeling old. Sometimes I'd like to quit; Nothing ever seems to fit;Hangin' around, nothing to do but frown;Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Oh what a bad combination. I'm sure this is exactly the thought of students and employees. Hassle!
8. Rainbow - South Border
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I know the weather is enough to make us feel sluggish, but who says you can't party and move around? These upbeat songs will make you enjoy dancing or working out even if you are indoors on a rainy day.
9. Come Rain, Come Shine - Jenn Cuneta
10. Umbrella - Rihanna
If you want to maintain a Good Girl vibe, Mandy Moore's rendition is just as hot :)
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Other song in my playlist would be:
Have other songs in mind? Share with me your Rainy Day playlist too!
8. Rainbow - South Border
Even if there is pain now, everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns there will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Oh yes another OPM. I love this band, and this is my most favorite from among their other hits. The whole song just sends a positive and inspiring message.
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I know the weather is enough to make us feel sluggish, but who says you can't party and move around? These upbeat songs will make you enjoy dancing or working out even if you are indoors on a rainy day.
9. Come Rain, Come Shine - Jenn Cuneta
Bring in the rain, bring in the shine,
Let it go stop wasting time, I`m calling out to you
Don`t chase the sun, don`t race the sky
Let it go stop wasting time
And I`m calling out to you, I`m calling out to you
10. Umbrella - Rihanna
Now that it's raining more than everDon't this Good Girl, Gone Bad make you wanna follow her footsteps? Oh I mean steps.. Rihanna's sexy dance moves is just so sexy, making the cold days hot, hot, hot!
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella, eh eh eh)
If you want to maintain a Good Girl vibe, Mandy Moore's rendition is just as hot :)
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Other song in my playlist would be:
11. Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka - EraserheadsI decided not to include them in my Top 10 because most of them has nothing to do with rainy day, but the weather is enough to let me indulge my emo side :)
12. It Will Rain - Bruno Mars
13. I Never Told You - Colbie Caillat
14. I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
15. What Hurts the Most - Rascall Flatts
16. Everyday - Agot Isidro
17. Howie Day - Collide
18. Never Gonna Leave This Bed - Maroon 5
19. Fix You - Coldplay
20. The Day You Said Goodnight - Hale
Have other songs in mind? Share with me your Rainy Day playlist too!
- 8:01 AM
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Marina Bay Sands deserves a special visit.. so I dared to wear RED LIPSTICK (Matte by Nyx Cosmetics) for the FIRST TIME. I love how it instantly brightened up my face, giving an illusion of a flawless and fresh face. Okay I cheated, I applied very little makeup as compared to my usual full-on coz I wanted the Red Lipstick to be the highlight. Only the best right? so I tried Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation in 40 too for the first time. I might post reviews for both soon.
That photo was taken on a recent visit at the Marina Bay Sands. The most recent iconic spot in Singapore :) They were on their soft opening when I last visited on October 2010, only a few shops were open then, some of the floors were not yet tiled and the canal for the Sampan ride is still empty.
(Photos on top from Google)
On the bucket list is a one-night stay in Marina Bay Sands and experience the Sky Sandspark. Oh that magnificent view of the city.
I am soooooo amazed at the beauty and retail (window shopping) therapy it now offers. There is a relaxed and elegant feel as you walk along, it must be the music, small crowd or the architecture that allows natural lighting. And from the bridgeway alone (parallel to the DNA bridge for those who are walking, oh yeah confusing), I felt like entering a different world as compared to the whole Singapore city. The mall is really upscale catering mostly designer brands like Gucci, YSL, Prada, and Louis Vuitton Island! Its the best or only LV gallery in Asia I guess. I am also awaiting Victoria's Secret's store opening.
Photo from designboom.com
Now moving on to food :) If you want to splurge on one meal, I think Pizzeria Mozza by Chef Mario Batali, is the least expensive choice from among other celebrity chef restaus in Marina Bay Sands.
Aside from hosting Iron Chef America, Mario Batali is one of the most recognized and respected chefs working today with his restaus and cookbooks.
Taste: I didn't have huge expectations for each food ordered. For the Chicken Wings at about 6sgd per piece, I'd rather go to Don Henrico's Buffalo Wings. Meatballs are just so-so for me. It would've been a lot worth the price if it comes with pasta haha. Now here goes the pizza review! Though I am a pizza lover, I am not a fan of thin crust. Since my favorite flavor for any pizza chain would be meatlovers, I tried the Funghi pizza first. One bite and darn I just had a tongue-gasm. Considering Funghi is not yet all meat, so on my next pizza slice I just died on their meatlovers :) Their pizzas were definitely the best I’ve had.
From what I heard, it is quite difficult to get a table during weekends, reservations are required at least a week in advance. Luckily, our visit was a late weekday lunch so we were seated in an instant :) Anyway, if you want to ensure a table..
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| What I Wore: Bandage Skirt from Cotton On, Thrifted Black Sheer Pearl-Collared Top |
(Photos on top from Google)
On the bucket list is a one-night stay in Marina Bay Sands and experience the Sky Sandspark. Oh that magnificent view of the city.
I am soooooo amazed at the beauty and retail (window shopping) therapy it now offers. There is a relaxed and elegant feel as you walk along, it must be the music, small crowd or the architecture that allows natural lighting. And from the bridgeway alone (parallel to the DNA bridge for those who are walking, oh yeah confusing), I felt like entering a different world as compared to the whole Singapore city. The mall is really upscale catering mostly designer brands like Gucci, YSL, Prada, and Louis Vuitton Island! Its the best or only LV gallery in Asia I guess. I am also awaiting Victoria's Secret's store opening.
Photo from designboom.com
Now moving on to food :) If you want to splurge on one meal, I think Pizzeria Mozza by Chef Mario Batali, is the least expensive choice from among other celebrity chef restaus in Marina Bay Sands.
Aside from hosting Iron Chef America, Mario Batali is one of the most recognized and respected chefs working today with his restaus and cookbooks.
Food/s Tried: For appetizers, we had Chicken Wings (3pcs), Meatballs (3pcs). Then our main meal was Funghi pizza (all mushroom with four cheeses) and their Meatlover pizza. Sorry I'm not particular with the names as I didn't plan to blog about it initally.
Price / Serving: Each serving, which is good for 2-3 people, is priced between $18 to $38. Servings look small but we were not able to finish both pizza coz its surprisingly heavy. FYI. The three of us all have huge appetites and that was our first meal of the day.
Ambience: I loved the ambience and decor. It looks cozy, vintage and premium. The cutlery is creatively placed in a vintage envelope. The placemats have Italian words and English translations as well as Italian superstitions. So these observations entertained us while we wait for our entrees.
Service: We had a Filipina lady to serve us so maybe that's why we had a better service experience. They love to serve their fellow Filipinos. They were quick to let us have a house appetiser which is a crisp bread. We also didn't have to wait that long for the appetizers and pizza to arrive.
Taste: I didn't have huge expectations for each food ordered. For the Chicken Wings at about 6sgd per piece, I'd rather go to Don Henrico's Buffalo Wings. Meatballs are just so-so for me. It would've been a lot worth the price if it comes with pasta haha. Now here goes the pizza review! Though I am a pizza lover, I am not a fan of thin crust. Since my favorite flavor for any pizza chain would be meatlovers, I tried the Funghi pizza first. One bite and darn I just had a tongue-gasm. Considering Funghi is not yet all meat, so on my next pizza slice I just died on their meatlovers :) Their pizzas were definitely the best I’ve had.
From what I heard, it is quite difficult to get a table during weekends, reservations are required at least a week in advance. Luckily, our visit was a late weekday lunch so we were seated in an instant :) Anyway, if you want to ensure a table..
Osteria & Pizzeria Mozza
2 Bayfront Ave #B1-42/46
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8522
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8522
- 12:13 PM
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Happy Philippine Independence Day! To honor that, I had this Bandila-inspired nails. Bandila is a news and current affairs show in the Philippines. So I tried to create the Philippine flag on my middle finger and newspaper art in my thumb.
Everytime we gather in the Philippines, we will never miss these familiar questions from our relatives and friends: "Musta lovelife? Where/who's your boyfriend?", so make sure you have a witty remark prepared.
June 12 is usually celebrated as the Philippine Independence Day. A lot of us may have used this holiday to reconnect with friends and family and may have encountered the above question for sure. In lieu of Independence Day, why not celebrate it this year for a different reason? I'm raising a toast not just for Philippines' Independence, but also my own! Yey!
If you are fresh from a break-up, you may not agree with me, but you'll soon find out being single and independent is a blessing :) We get to know ourselves more, we get to develop our talents, pursue hobbies and interests we held back on, and many other things.
If like me, it’s been awhile since you’ve glorified your singleness, here are some of my single blessedness bucket list to commemorate your self-sufficiency this Independence Day and beyond.
1. Go to a movie alone. - I have yet to do this again. The last time I did this was Pirates of the Carribbean with the thought of having a date with Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp :)
2. Finish a book - I read slowly. Reading only during commutes. But I get to finish a book every 2 months or so.
1. Go to a movie alone. - I have yet to do this again. The last time I did this was Pirates of the Carribbean with the thought of having a date with Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp :)
4. Donate blood - My several attempts failed. My WBC count is often higher than normal.
5. Live alone - Not technically alone coz I have my ate occupying the ground room. But condo living with just the two of us doing domestic things feels oh so grown up.
6. Train for (and finish) a huge physical test like a marathon. In progress
6. Train for (and finish) a huge physical test like a marathon. In progress
8. Fly to a foreign place by yourself. - or a foreign locale.. I'm contemplating Ilocos or Korea :)
9. Chat with a sexy stranger.
10. Own a plant. - Thanks to my friend Ais who gave me some Buboys to take care of. I wonder how they are now. I left them in the office.
11. Get your finances in order. In progress.
12. Watch all the reality TV you want. - and I still have a long list of series and seasons to watch :)
13. Get drunk during the day, just because you can.
11. Get your finances in order. In progress.
13. Get drunk during the day, just because you can.
14. Let your friends create an online dating profile or let them set you out on a date.
15. Create a blog. - I created this blog years back out of curiosity and for personal purpose. However, I now thought of making it bigger and not just for myself.
16. Own a pet. - R.I.P. our Gucci boy, he was my first pet he was only 9months when he got paralyzed and died few weeks after.
17. Create a Happy "I Love Myself" playlist - This will be handy in moments of self-doubt, low self-esteem and other mood swings.
16. Own a pet. - R.I.P. our Gucci boy, he was my first pet he was only 9months when he got paralyzed and died few weeks after.
20. Date yourself and eat out alone in a restau you've been dying to try
22. Date your parents
23. Create a letter to your future husband.
24. Learn a foreign language. - My attempt at Mandarin is so-so. I didn't became excellent in Basic Mandarin. I have no future in it and realized I should've taken Spanish, Italian or Japanese instead.
25. Sit at a bar by yourself.
25. Sit at a bar by yourself.
Have you done any of these? What else should be on the bucket list?
- 6:47 AM
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Didn't you have that dream of being a celebrity and have the latest clothes and makeup sponsored? Apart from that, you have enough cash to buy yourself that designer item you've been lusting for?
Didn't you have that dream of winning a shopping spree? or be given 2 minutes at the mall and grab all dress, makeup, shoes and accessories that you can?
If only things were that easy.. but for a regular girl like me.. I need to work extra hard and put aside some money to spend for these.. I am fond of window-shopping or online-eye-shopping :) and these are my Lust-Haves this month :)
Why is it on the Lust-List? Makeup hardly stays on me. I would always joke about "Naghalfday na naman ang beauty ko" Because I would step out of the house really made up fresh looking and after some about 4 hrs or some change in temperature, my makeup either darkens or turns oily or disappears completely. This might be the answer! The best addition to my current primer-foundation-loose powder combo.
Why is it on the Lust-List? Wearing pink pants seems really clean and feminine to me. The perfect alternative to the white pants.
What it Contains: 0.05 oz Ralph Lauren Romance, 0.06 oz Gucci Flora by Gucci, 0.05 oz Michael Kors Gold, 0.04 oz Vera Wang Lovestruck, 0.04 oz Oh, Lola Marc Jacobs, 0.03 oz Pucci Miss Pucci Intense, 0.03 oz Kenzo FlowerbyKenzo, 0.03 oz FENDI Fan di Fendi, 0.04 oz Taylor Swift Wonderstruck, 0.04 oz Hanae Mori Butterfly
Why is it on the Lust-List? Sure there's still a need to explain? haha.. It takes a long time for me to finish a bottle of perfume and i'm so guilty to buy a new one. I do not have a signature scent and I prefer switching scents depending on my mood. So I'd get to try different scents for the price of one!
Didn't you have that dream of winning a shopping spree? or be given 2 minutes at the mall and grab all dress, makeup, shoes and accessories that you can?
If only things were that easy.. but for a regular girl like me.. I need to work extra hard and put aside some money to spend for these.. I am fond of window-shopping or online-eye-shopping :) and these are my Lust-Haves this month :)
1. Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray. USD $29
It's promises: Hypoallergenic, suited for all skin types, formulate to resist moisture, keeps your makeup picture-perfect for up to 16 hours —you're guaranteed makeup that always looks just-applied.Why is it on the Lust-List? Makeup hardly stays on me. I would always joke about "Naghalfday na naman ang beauty ko" Because I would step out of the house really made up fresh looking and after some about 4 hrs or some change in temperature, my makeup either darkens or turns oily or disappears completely. This might be the answer! The best addition to my current primer-foundation-loose powder combo.
2. Pink Jeggings from Uniqlo / Cotton On, Sgd 34.90 - 39.90.
Why is it on the Lust-List? Wearing pink pants seems really clean and feminine to me. The perfect alternative to the white pants.
3. New Look White Butterfly Print Dipped Hem Maxi Dress, about 60SGD.
Why is it on the Lust-List? Oh yes another mullet, but I never got past my obsession for butterflies. The print is so adorable! I just feel like this dress is very much ME!
4. Sephora Deluxe Fragrance Sampler For Her.
What it Contains: 0.05 oz Ralph Lauren Romance, 0.06 oz Gucci Flora by Gucci, 0.05 oz Michael Kors Gold, 0.04 oz Vera Wang Lovestruck, 0.04 oz Oh, Lola Marc Jacobs, 0.03 oz Pucci Miss Pucci Intense, 0.03 oz Kenzo FlowerbyKenzo, 0.03 oz FENDI Fan di Fendi, 0.04 oz Taylor Swift Wonderstruck, 0.04 oz Hanae Mori Butterfly
Why is it on the Lust-List? Sure there's still a need to explain? haha.. It takes a long time for me to finish a bottle of perfume and i'm so guilty to buy a new one. I do not have a signature scent and I prefer switching scents depending on my mood. So I'd get to try different scents for the price of one!
5. The Perfect Denim Jacket.
Why is it on the Lust-List? It's not just a lust-have. It should be a staple in every woman's closet. It looks good on just about anything. I'm still on the search for the perfect denim jacket with the perfect fit. Not too tight, not too loose.
Yey! So which one of these items also made it to your Lust-List!
- 10:36 AM
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I randomly checked the traffic sources of my blog hits.. and noticed most referrals are coming from a Brazilian site Maggnificas.. I was surprised to see myself in one of their entries.. the page is in portuguese, but the feature is about plus-size girls all over the world who's into the mullet skirt trend.. :)
The full feature is in this link:
http://maggnificas.blogspot.com.br/2012/05/glossario-de-moda-mullet.html
These are the gorgeous founders of the blogsite. Each one absolutely exudes and screams "S-e-x-y!"
Thanks for the feature girls.. it was totally unexpected :)
The full feature is in this link:
http://maggnificas.blogspot.com.br/2012/05/glossario-de-moda-mullet.html
These are the gorgeous founders of the blogsite. Each one absolutely exudes and screams "S-e-x-y!"
Thanks for the feature girls.. it was totally unexpected :)
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