New layout...Again!

Hey everyone! Finally got around to changing my layout. I downloaded a free template a few months ago and decided to tweak it without considering screen resolutions. People were telling me that they couldn't read my posts because the left side of the page was missing haha. Being the procrastinator that I am, it took me a while to look for a new one. Until I found this template a few days ago while surfing around the net (forgot where but will link back when I remember hehe) EDIT: Thanks to Template Block for my cool new layout :)

Anyway, tweaked it a little bit this morning since Makeup classes for today were postponed for next week (BOO!) I hope I didn't mess up this new layout haha. Please let me know if you're having any problems with the page so I can try and fix it hehe. Still slowly tweaking the page, hopefully be done in a few days :)

Have a great weekend!

New layout

Im seriously considering leaving blogger. Think it might be easier to code the layout if i purchase a domain or something. But who am I kidding? I cant even code blogger without getting frustrated haha. My new template is downloaded btw cause I cant code css from scratch. So I just got this and tweaked it until I was happy.

I kinda miss my old layout already haha. But oh well. Will try to learn css when I get too bored haha.

My cute notebook layout. Which was downloaded too. This was my second layout here
on blogger. Too bad I didnt get a screenshot of my first layout.
I coded that from scratch, well almost...LOL



I miss makeup/eotd/fotd posts! :( Boo! I promise the next post will be something
makeup related.

I meant to post an eotd but got caught up with changing this freakin layout! Blah. I cant believe how crazy this month is getting. I dont know where to start or what to do first! le sigh!

♥ ♥ ♥

I know ive been sporadic with posts again and yes im still alive lol. December is a really busy month. But posting a quick entry to say....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!



Happy Birthday to my handsome, sexy bestfriend and boyfriend! :)

No need to say how old you are because you'll whack me on the side of my head hahaha. It was yesterday actually but didnt have time to post this until today :)

Personal - Filipinos

A long non Makeup Post. If youre a Filipino, please read.

This image is a repost from: LINK

After Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana hit the Philippines, it was overwhelming to see the Filipinos come together as one. Filipinos were all united and tried their best to help those who were badly hit by the storm. What was more touching was that most people who really tried to do so much for the victims were victims as well. I was one of the lucky ones, who wasnt really affected by the storm or the flood. But citizens all over Manila, Rich, Poor, Famous, they werent spared by the storm. It just goes to show that Calamities like these dont really choose who theyre going to affect. You may have a dozen cars, a really nice house but that wont save you from when Earth has had enough.


After the storm, I was still a bit disapointed seeing so many people still throwing trash out their car windows, still littering all over the place. What is it going to take? Little things that we do, affect everyone in such a big way and we fail to realize that. That no matter how small our actions are, they do have a big impact on not just ourselves but everyone else.

People from all over the world who felt helpless did their best to help out those in need in our country. One group, The krewtons from Las Vegas, had a clothing drive for the Filipinos. It was organized by my friend Mara Yulo (she actually has a blog, here is the LINK) and a simple plan turned into a huge thing where not just Filipinos came to help out and donate but as well as other Americans who were touched by what had happened and to their pleas to help out. They were on the news too which helped to bring more people to come help and donate. But there were some who thought that they were just after media coverage. I mean really, what are they gona get out of that? Its just typical Crab Mentality.

Another thing, because the drive was succesful, they got sponsors. So all the boxes which they originally planned to send out themselves with their own money were supposed to be shipped by LBC for free. Buuutt, the government has put a ban on Clothing donations not directed to DSWD. Well its really more of the government charging them taxes if they dont send them to DSWD which is a department of the Government here in the Philippines. Which is kind of unfair, because they are already helping and they are putting a limit on those who want to help.

I see the point that they want to limit those who will take advantage of the tax free thingy at the Customs. But I think the smarter way to go about it is to have Non Profit Organizations register or something just so they have a list of organizations or people where donations can be sent to. Id understand why Filipinos abroad are hesitant to forward their donations to the Government. I just think at this time, we need all the help we can get. We definitely cant rely on the government to fill all the needs of our people as of the moment. Calamity fund for example, from 200 Billion is now 100 million. I dont even want to start thinking about where that money went.

Its just very sad that there are still some people who try to take advantage and try to make a profit when they are the ones who should really be leading us to progress.


http://abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/05/09/one-stop-shop-donations-causes-confusion



Im not sure if you can access the videos, but here are the links:

Krewtons Clothing Drive
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1139604926053


Krewtons Featured on the News
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1046644141674




And more about Filipinos. Girl Talk is an online beauty community for the Filipinos much like makeupalley. Apparently there are some girls who made a group and an account on Multiply where they bash on other members and ridicule them. I dont even know what to say about it, because well take a look at their pictures....

If you are perfect, then by all means, go ahead and criticize other people. But no one is perfect. These are the type of people that our country dont need. These are the people that hinder us from progressing. I just really dont get it. Its quite sad having to need to bring down other people to feel good about yourself.

Anyway, Aika from Diary of a Recessionista told me about this and asked me to repost it. She was one of those who were made fun of, ridiculed and bashed by these girls. The only thing I see is that, they must be jealous of something. Sometimes when we are different, when we stand out this causes people to react a negative way. I guess its normal, but to go out of your way, just to bring them down is really pathetic.


To read more about this you can check out Aikas blog. You can find her post over here LINK

About a boy...lol

Passed by the Cosmetic Fair this afternoon. Nothing too exciting going on, very little cosmetics in my opinion and too much skin whitening crap haha. I dont know why it was called Cosmetic Fair. There was a makeup competition too, todays theme was Fantasy saw 2 of the contestants didnt get to take much pictures though. Also met up with a (multiply) buyer there, Miss Jean! Thanks so much, you are adorable in person!! =) And one of the stall owners was intrigued she asked me to bring the other makeup stuff I sell haha. Please dont tell SM Security that I am secretly taking part in the fair LOL.

Also, I got a haircut today. HAHA. I told my favorite Hair stylist, Richard: I want my hair like this, this time! And he said, cartoons (talaga ah?) hahah

The cut is fantastic ofcourse, Richard is the only hair stylist that I go to. If he magically dissapears, or moves without telling me I will not cut my hair ever! haha I get very anxious when getting haircuts. And usually need a "cheerleader" for moral support. Anyways, yeah the cut is fantastic he did an awesome job but im on the fence whether it suits me, still trying to get used to it I guess. Last time I had very little hair was 99' and it wasnt pretty. after that haircut, I ran and bawled inside my room. This time though, everytime I caught a glimpse of myself I laughed and giggled which is odd haha.

I like how it looks from this angle

Egg like? haha

So what do you ladies think? Please be honest haha I love honest opinions =)

Doggie Heaven

This was the last picture I took of our dog, Buck. Just a few weeks before he got sick. He passed away last night around 10:30 - 11 pm. And I wanted to be there if he goes, but I wasnt. He'd fought a good long fight. He'd been sick for I think close to 2 months. And always I would cry when I see him getting worse but then in the morning you'd see him all perky despite not being able to stand or walk. He would bark or cry whenever you leave his sight and would sometimes reach out for my hands or feet with his, as if comforting me. When it should be the other way around.

He was a very gentle, loving and friendly dog. Im relieved that he is free from pain and probably running around in Doggie heaven. But also sad because I miss him. For weeks, he had been a constant fixture in the living room area. And it makes me sad not to see him there. I hope me and my brother had made him happy during his last few days. Thats all I wanted, for him to be happy before he goes.

Anyway, thats it. Sorry for the gloomy post. Just needed to let that out.