I want to be a make-up artist!

I don’t know where this passion for make up started or what triggered it but as far as i know, deep inside I wanted to experiment with make up and the different looks it brings. I want to make everyone beautiful and teach them on how to be beautiful by putting on the right make-up. I have not had any formal training but i have practised and is still practising on different ways of putting on make-up and I must say, I do it good.

I want to make a living out of it someday, maybe one of these days I’ll have the guts to post the pictures I have taken of myself with the different make-up styles I practiced. Hopefully someone would have the courage to get my services.

I don’t have much yet when it comes to materials but I’ll save up for it and i’ll definitely get quality materials and make-up to get the best results.

Channeling Hollywood’s Victoria Jackson or Maybelline’s Barbie Chan, who wants to give it a try? Haha…

REMINISCING

I was young, a teenager back then. I fell in love, or so i thought, with a boy my age, from my class. It was highschool and there was a lot of first. I remember how he would come over and sit right next to me everytime a subject starts. I remember how each time he sits, just as he sits down, he’d completely turn his face to me and smile, he’d smile like there’s no tomorrow. I remember the thoughts that was on my head the first time i realized what he has been doing. I recall me thinking, what’s with the goofy grin? It all has came back to me how he would join me for breaks and my girlfriends would be like off and leave the both of us. I remember a comment from someone whose name and face escapes me, clearly saying, you look good together. I remember how we’d go out of school together, then right at the gate we’d go our separate ways. I remember during our last year at highschool, he was in a separate class, when we’re dismissed for lunch, he and his friend would wait for me and my friend and because it took us longer than expected to get out of the building, we we’re locked in the building. I remember that during T.H.E. subject, 2 classes are joined together but the boys and the girls are seperate. I would sit by the classroom door which is right across the other classroom’s door, and without purpose or intention, I would catch him eyeing me or me eyeing him. At intramurals, me and his good friend represented our team for a duet singing competition and he would join me practice, even asks me to sing my part to him, I was scared he’d grow tired of me singing that song over and over again. I remembered he even requested me to sing “Dreaming of You” by Selena. Oh the joy and giddiness I recall feeling those days. How young love can bring you that extra high. I know at this age, with this maturity, that it was crazy adolescent hormones that made us think and feel that way but what the heck i reminisce in it. Now, at quarter life, when you fall in love, theres so many things to consider. There are so many things that you can see, a lot of inhibitions and actions are taken into serious consideration. When you love at this age its more of being responsible, being considerate, understanding, careful, trusting, broad-mindedness and its suffocating. Its suffocating to the point that I don’t want it, yet I want and need it. I want to feel the thrill, the mushiness, the excitement. I crave for the feeling of being wooed and grinned at with that silly romantic grin, to be stared at like your the only thing that mattered. I longed for the time when I was waited at, no complaints, no arguments, just the smile that says, I don’t care if I wait, or the look of anticipation when he sees you go out to greet him. The excitement of being together again. The spark when you stare at each other’s eyes and trying to read each other’s mind and hiding it at the same time. When your friends tells you that they see him really into you and they tell you that and say darn your lucky. Well I guess we all have to grow up someday, we all have to deal with age and the “perks” that comes with it, including reality that not everything is rose-filled. But hey, let me be, I just love to reminisce. This way, I get to do a reality check on my life and still say that I am blessed with what I have today in comparison to others. He may be mad, even scary, when I get to be fifteen minutes late but I still get that smile from him though.

I wonder where that highschool guy might be, will I ever see him again? I just hope not.

Here Again

Wow, it has been quite a while. The last post in this site was still back on Jan and now its June! Where have I been lately? Well you would not want to know, I would not want to recall either but I’m still glad that I still have this site and I can still access it. I swear I’d make this blogging as frequent as possible, there’s a lot to share out there so will do. And you, you keep me posted too.

Ciao!

Me To-Date And Me To-Come

This was a note from an FB friend. the note’s instruction says, you write 25 things about you: facts, habits or goals. You tag 25 people who in turn would write the same thing about themselves. I’m not doing any of that but I am writing these 25 information about me because a). it makes me see myself in a more clear visual perspective and b). I haven’t written in a while. Let’s start.

1. I have no or maybe have not developed any maternal skills nor instincts but 2009 has given our family a new addition, Dean Castielle. This little angel is my niece and I have no qualms (or sort of) taking care of her, except when she throws a tantrum. I love her and everything about her but ask me if having Dean makes me want my own too. The answer is still no.

2. The last year saw the longest parting between me and the boyfriend. Melodramatic I know, but from the moment that we were together from 2004 we were never away from each other that long.  He was away for training and deprived from any communication for the said duration, so imagine me always thinking, missing and thinking some more.

3. When it came to my weight, i never lost anything, I gained instead. I am truly, truly determined to lose it, all the way.

4. I was never good with my finances. One reason why I gain weight? I (embarassingly) spend it on food. I’m an impulsive shopper, mostly for myself and of course some for my loved ones. I definitely will save this time, seriously.

5. As a girlfriend, I have been very supportive and loving. I appreciate everything that the boyfriend has done for me and for this relationship. His line of work is not an easy feat but I’m there with him all the way.

6. I love sophistication and everything posh and sophisticated. I love dressing up and mixing up clothes. If you invite me to an occassion, expect me not to say no cause I need more reasons to dress up, lol!

7. I adore MAKE-UP!! More than dressing up, it’s putting on make-up that gets me high. Oh the lovely colors, combinations and the look that you can achieve! I can go from natural, to smoky, to bronzy J.Lo, etc. Make-up is the best thing ever made!

8. I have colored my hair burgundy for the 1st time in 2009, I did it on my own. I have always been afraid to touch my hair but I made a decision, what the heck, I changed my hair color.

9. Remember Buddy Boi? He’s my dog pitbull and i love him so much I actually kiss him, on the head of course.

10. Lame as it may sound but I have missed a lot of good movies on the cinema and I mean a lot. I don’t know, whenever there’s a good movie out and everyone’s hyped up to catch it on the big screen, the first thing that comes to my mind is “I can always catch it on the web.” I guess that’s  just how it is for me.

11. Speaking of movies and cinemas, I have always been scared of watching in the cinemas alone. It started with this childhood urban legend that if you’re alone, someone will sit beside you at the movie house and inject you with an HIV-infected syringe needle. For the first time, in 2009, I watched 2 movies all by myself. The first was, I wanted to see Shrek so bad but no one would go with me and the other was I came from the airport to see the boyfriend off for Manila and since I was so depressed, I watched KungFu Panda to cheer myself up. I’m not gonna do it again.

12. Julie’s Bakeshop, my fave! And there’s Swiss Cottage, BreadTalk, Maiqui’s and now Caycon’s. Yes, I CAN live by bread alone. HAHA!!

13. When I eat out, the first thing I look for in the menu list is the pasta dishes, if there’s none, I move to chicken. I love FRIED CHICKEN!

14. Embarassing to say but I’m frequently late. I came up with a theory that this is due to me being born on a late month of the year which is October. I am doing something about this PROMISE.

15. This year, I’m getting my professional license. Wish me luck!

16. I have never been outside the country nor have even crossed the seas to Mindanao but I’ve always wanted to go to Davao. It’s now on my to do list.

17. Whenever I get my toenails done, I always have a lot of conditions and not-to-dos. I’m chicken like that. I came to the salon to get my nails prettified not to have it wounded.

18. I love the beach soooo much but i never knew how to swim until late 2008. On 2009 I dived off from a banca off the coasts of Cebu and it was the most exhilarating experience ever! I snorkeled without fear and yep I’m gonna do it again. Next stop, diving.

19. COFFEE!! COFFEE!! COFFEE!!!!! (’nuff said)

20. I love reading and my all-time fave author is A. Rice. Love the books, love the characters, love everything.

21. When I’m browsing online I only get to about 2 sites, Facebook & my email. I know there are a lot of beautiful readable sites the net can offer me, gotta search & search!

22. I have tried online dating with the help of dating websites but damn, are there a number of online perverts out there. Unimaginable!

23. I’ve hit the dreaded number on the weighing scale, so dreaded I’m not gonna even say it here. I swear to God I’m going to loose it and loose it forever.

24. This is so embarassing. Everyone knows I love books and I love to read but I don’t buy books. I either download them or borrow them from anyone. If you were still studying then you can’t afford books that’ll be understandable but if you got your own salary and you can’t spare a few bucks for books, shame.

25. I don’t make friends much and I’m not the friendliest person this side of the equator but for this year, I’ll try to be as friendly as I can possibly be. Watch out for that big smile on my face. *grin*

Finally! I thought this list would never end! It wasn’t easy thinking of things about me but hey I made it. I’ll look back on this someday and check if it’s still me by then. Make your list.

Our Tea Pot

I know I haven’t had any new updates as of late. I thought I’m brave enough to practically write everything that crosses my mind but yet, one should be responsible about the thoughts one would like to express, I choose to take that responsibility so I’m keeping my thoughts to myself.

But there is one thing I would like to share to all, it’s a video my sister took of her 1 month and 3 weeks old baby, Dean Castielle. Our youngest sister, Jannica, sings her nursery songs and our little angel has no hesitation dancing to her aunt’s tune.

Check this out!

Enjoy!

Dear WordPress

Can you add more themes in your default theme collection? There are so many hot ones out there that I’d like to get my hands on yet I can’t unless it’s part of yout default list where i could just pick it out or I have this special site account so I can freely activate any theme I like.

I’m starting to nag now, hope you’d give me this tiny request.

 

Yours truly,

Queen G

 

PS.

I’d like mine to look like this. Can you add it to your collection? Here’s the link; notepad chaos.

 

Packaged Like Obama

 

He was the only son of the 2 most powerful, symbol of Philippine freedom, citizens of my country. He has an influential sister in showbiz. After the death of his mother, the noisy mass nudged him to run for president with the belief that he brings “true freedom”. He waited 40 days, spent time confined in a convent with nuns, and declared to run for president after that.

Sen. Noynoy Aquino is now a household name. Local politicians woo him so he’ll take them under his wings. The masses look up to him as their beacon of hope with the thought that he’ll take them out of poverty. That would be a lot of work for Noynoy if he actually does that.

I believe that this man has good intentions for the country and that he has a whole lot of potential when he becomes president, given the chance that he does. Its just surreal how he is packaged. Reminds me of how fiery the campaign for Pres. Obama was when he was still running. Actually as a senator, what has Noynoy proven? Maybe a lot, maybe none, he always gets the senatorial seat during elections or just as  i said at first, he is a household name.

Noynoy still has a lot to prove, but more than anything else we, the filipinos still has a lot to do. We dont need a single person to raise us out of poverty, cause if only the people had the drive from the start, we dont need to wait for every president elect to bring progress to our country. They are the instruments, we make it happen.

There’s still a few more months before election but thats the only things our politicians can think of right now. There’s still more work to be done, more people to educate and more to learn from the next line of leaders.

Do your research.

The Old Familiar Road

Yesterday I was walking towards our town’s commercial area with my aunt and her son, my cousin. As we passed by homes, some new, some old, some very old and others the same, a sad, ovewhelming realization came to me. This place will be my home for the next few months, this is the road I have to travel to achieve what I want. Despite the fact that at the back of my head there is resentment towards the place, this place will teach me humility, simplicity, dealing towards people and life. Most especially, this place takes me closer to my family.

I know for a fact life would take me to places far more beautiful than what that simple road can present but for this time, I’ll walk through it everyday with that goal in mind.

(Sorry folks, pictures to follow.)

Another Year Older

I am 26

Dammit I am

The last 25 years of my life was a roller coaster. I had ups & downs and all things in between. I became an aunt at 25. I randomly booked a ticket for somewhere at 25 and a lot of things I can’t tell for fear of people finding out. (Yes, it’s that juicy.)

I have so much to be greatful, so much really. So since this is my page, I am entitled to a speech so no complaints from you readers, got it?

I thank my family for all the support they’ve given me. They turn a blind eye to my endeavours since I insist on doing things my way but when I stumble, they pick me up without even saying “We told you so.” I know they want to, I can see it in their eyes. I really appreciate them for that. Thanks guys for letting me discover the world, both good & bad, in my own shoes.

I thank all the friends I have, for the old ones for still sticking it through with me. Yes we’re now a busy bunch and living in our own worlds but your there when I need you and so will I when you do. For the new ones, I look forward to a lifetime of friendship that solidifies through the years, this I am very excited.

To  Buddy my baby dog. Love you langga! Even if you can’t get inside the house now cause we have baby D, I really appreciate your being patient with that. I promise we’ll have more walks around the village, we both need it anyway.

To Ryan, the last 5 years were the most amazing years of my life with you around. We both have grown to be someone, that as you wanted, our parents and families can certainly be proud of. Everything that we’ve gone through, may it be the toughest situation or the happiest moment, was all beautiful because we did it together. As our own song for each other says, you are the love of my life.

To God, for everything, everything and everything, thank you, with all my heart. I am blessed.

I look forward to what 26 has to offer me. New career, watching D grow, more playful days with Buddy, more bonding time with my family, old love/new love, a GE license (please God…), more friends, its endless. All this I experience and welcome with happiness and gratitude.

And for all those turning 26 this year, happy birthday to us!

I’ll still declare 25 though, teehee!!

What a photo says

I owe Iris 2 tags already. The first never got published, t’was about unimportant stuff that makes me happy. practically everything i have, which is a few, is important so i ran out of items or stuff to add to my list and until now that blog sits in my drafts.

This tag thing is fun so for this second one, I’m really gonna have a total go at it. This will be really posted, watch me.

Here are the rules:

1. Open your first photo folder.
2. Scroll down to the 10th photo.
3. Post that photo and story on your blog.
4. Tag five {or more} friends to do the same.

Simple? Yes it is. I openned the first folder of the first folder under My Pictures (does subfolder counts?). Yes, I’m organized like that, i assign, tag, order files & stuff so this photo was in the first subfolder on the first folder under… you already know what i’m talking about.

Without further delay, here’s my 10th photo:

One of the old rich families in Silay City, Bacolod, their home has now been donated to the government and is currently a museum. I recommend you visit this place in Silay.

 Last Oct. 1, I went on a trip to Bacolod, I was suppose to write about it but my procrastinating self took over, so that post never happened. On the day that I arrived, my good friend V took me to this beautiful ancestral home which is now a museum. It’s the Jalandoni Residence. Silay City has lots of well preserved spanish houses, and mind you, these are Casas del Buena Familias or houses of the rich families. This one in pasticular is located near the Silay Plaza where, way back in spanish urban planning, only the Illustrados can build their homes near churches and plazas (parks). They must be filthy rich back then. The house still has a lot of the original furnitures, kitchen utensils, the piano from germany, a harp, an old phone, etc. I even got to play on the piano, which is now worth millions of dollars. Yes, DOLLARS. It’s that old and its that good a piano. Another thing, its in this house that, for the first time, i saw an old style chest refrigerator or the ancestor of the modern fridge, its more of a cooler really. Its entirely made of wood. Back then, ice is delivered everyday to these homes for the amount of 5 pesos (i’m not sure if that’s the daily, weekly or monthly rate). These ice is shipped all the way from the US, remember, that’s DAILY. From the 5 pesos back then, if you convert how much that old rate is equivalent now, it’ll be about 10,000 pesos. Imagine buying ice with that rate? I’d get me more shoes with that!

Bacolod is truly a beauty to visit and i’m glad i did. A worthwhile trip and i couldn’t get enough of it. Someday, I will definitely return.

So who would be my next 5 victims? I have just the perfect peeps in mind and i know you’ll be entertained with what they have to post too.

Jan – my cousins a photographer, band vocalist for Tiger Pussy and an artist. I’m pretty sure, with all the beautiful shots she’s taken with her even more beautiful camera, you’ll be amazed with the story behind it.

Karla – sooo in love with Gossip Girl, my conservative traveling friend. Her travels are captured in lense and they are an amazing one at that.

Mikes – devoted to God & his agents, show em some of those fancy pics of you efren!

Aryani - the drama in her shots, this you gotta see…

Teh Dwytie – I have always been jealous of that camera of his, unlike mine, it doesn’t have a mind of it’s own. It’s not one of them SLRs but man are the effects amazing! He should be able to share one for us. Go Teh Dwytie!!