Sugar Rush

My last post was about clones. This time it’s about anti-aging creams. Hmm…we really want to discover the "fountain of youth", eh? Anti-aging creams are flying off the shelves and selling like hot pancakes. Yes, science may be able to fight time but it can’t stop time. Ladies may want to get rid of premature wrinkles and that is perfectly fine. But I hope it won’t balloon into something scarier. Why can’t we age gracefully and just accept it? Wait. Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against the use of these miracle creams. I might consider using them someday. But while we’re still young, why don’t we take good care of our skin? Washing our faces twice daily with a cleanser suited to your skin type, moisturizing (we’re never too young for moisturizer, remember that), using sunblock (even on ordinary days? YES), investing on a good eye cream (your first wrinkles are visible in the eye area), drinking lots of H2O, and getting enough sleep. Oh, and please don’t rub your eyes. The skin around the eye area is six times more sensitve than the skin on your face (notice any crow’s feet yet?).

Just follow a good skincare regimen religiously and, trust me, you won’t even need those anti-aging creams.

Ever wonder what holds you back from doing what you love to do? I always ponder on that question and I HAVE FOUND IT! The answer, I mean.

"A major limitation is the fear to discover one’s passion and to brave the rough roads that come with it."

We know what we want. We want to get what we want. We are just scared of the rough journey to get there. But why be afraid? Life’s not about choosing the safe choices and following someone else’s path. Know that you get to live ONLY ONCE. When you reach a ripe old age, DO YOU WANT TO SIT ON YOUR ROCKING CHAIR AND REGRETTING EVRYTHING YOU DID? Do you want to sit there and daydream about your passions? I don’t. When I sit on that chair, I want to smile and say to myself, "I’m glad I did" rather than, "I wish I did".

I have just finished reading an article in Metro magazine about successful Filipino fashion designer, Randy Ortiz. He is so inspiring! Oh, and his works are just ah-mazing. The beautiful gowns just bring out the goddess in every girl. His creations are famous for the fabrics and the details. I could go on gushing about his beautiful creations but I want to share something he said that really hit home and made me think.

"Filipino talent should never be underestimated or uncultivated. When there’s passion,inpiration and skill, it should be encouraged, trained and supported."

I originally wanted to be a fashion designer. But I can’t sketch or draw to save my "fashion career". And I hate sewing! I guess I just adore clothes and I would definitely be content writing reviews about new collections and fashion shows. I realized that I don’t want to make clothes, I want to wear them and write about them. =)

Bottomline? Know what rocks your boat. Don’t let anyone dictate your future. You want to live your life? Dont be the passenger, be the driver. We have talent, Filipinos. We just don’t look close enough.

Point of view, that is. hehe =) Well anyway, did you know that "perspective is a changeable thing"?

I have been living on that mantra a lot lately. You see, I have always been gloomy. Can’t do anything new and exciting. In short, I am bored. But I don’t want to be known as the Scrooge! Like my cousin. She’s been cranky a lot lately. And it annoys me a lot. But I try to change my perspective and just enjoy myself. I don’t want her to dampen my spirit. Just because she’s feeling miserable, doesn’t mean I have to. There’s nothing that a cup of coffee, a magazine,  a good book, or a long bath can’t cure. Oh, did I mention the super-yummy French-Vanilla hot chocolate? It’s the small things in life that count. All you need is to look at the bright side of life. =)

I have been trying to write the reaction paper for Com16 about the documentary, Batas Militar, for quite some time now but nothing good came out of it. I tried free-writing, nothing. I tried outlining, it’s not good enough. Argh! I am so frustrated! All I wanted was to get the work done so I don’t have to work last-minute and to enjoy the remaining days of my Christmas vacation guilt-free. And I just hate dreaming about it.

Whenever the writing bug hits me, I want to write the reaction paper and get it done with. But lo and behold! Not my best work. The paper’s headed for the trash.

Hmm…I forgot the name of a certain writer but what he wrote in his blog is extremely true. That overthinking about a certain topic will ruin your work. SO WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?

Last night, I got to watch The Island starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johanssen with my cousin. With a cup of hot chocolate in my hands, I began to wonder about the future. Will there be an insurance company who’ll make clones and help their clients cheat death? That’s one scary thought. People nowadays will really do anything to survive. If they have to pay $500M to outlive other people, they would pay the price in order to bask in the material richness of their lives. Are we becoming too selfish? Wait. Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against science and new technology. It’s just that people want to play god. And when I think about it, it’s just…plain wrong.

  If you loved A Walk To Remember then I’m sure that you’ll love this heartwarming story. Imagine that you are stripped of all that you ever had with nothing but the clothes that you are currently wearing and it’s 2 weeks before Christmas. How would you like that? Well, Alessi Moore made the most out of the situation and she was still happy despite the fact that she was in the company of 3 reluctant bachelors. All she wanted was a place she could belong to, and people who actually cared about her as she was deprived of that right what with her parents dying young. For her, halos were special. It usually means that something good is coming and she thought she entered a fairytale when she arrived in Charity. She experienced her first snow and everthing was good, until she discovered that her Mustang, with everything that she had, disappeared in a blink of an eye.

   Read this book and discover how she coped with blocks and stones in her life while feeling grateful that she has a roof above her head.

   Reading "Halos" made me realize that even though I don’t have everything, I am still fortunate. Imagine decorating your first Christmas tree at the age of 21 and it wasn’t even her own tree. The story taught me to appreciate the littlest things in life and to find the good in every situation. It pays to be optimistic. =)

  Whew! It’s Christmas day…and I think I just survived the attack of the calories! Oh. I want to tell you how my calorific day went.

   After church, I slept until 10 o’ clock am. Do you know what I had for breakfast? A serving of Quake Roll Pandan Passion (110 calories) and a glass of fresh milk (220 calories). Then, I craved for some Ferrero Rochers and ate 3 pieces (220 calories). Some breakfast, huh?

   There’s still the New Year. Look, more calories! Whatever. I didn’t care about calories before so, why should I care about it now? Hmm…I should tell Mom to buy me the low-fat variety of fresh milk next time. hehe =p

What makes you extremely happy? I’m talking about the simple things in life that makes you happy. Let me share my cheap thrills. =)

1.) I look forward to drinking a cup of coffee every morning. Heck, I even think that coffee is the main reason why I wake up every morning! Just kidding. ;p

I am addicted to coffee. The wonderful aroma just perks me up and lifts my bad mood. But I can’t drink as much coffee as I would want to. I limit myself to drinking only 2 cups everyday. More than 2 cups would be too much.

2.) I loooove listening to music! It lifts up my mood and stirs my soul. It inspires me and I thank God that I was given the chance to live and have the chance to drown myself in music.

3.) Reading fashion magazines feels like heaven to me! My favorite magazines are Candy and Seventeen. Candy is very attractive and well-designed and the articles feed my brain because Candy is not your usual fashion mag filled with fluff. It actually has substance…and I’m addicted to it. Even if I don’t collect Candy anymore, I am still ,and I will forever be, a Candy girl. =)

4.) If I wake up early in the morning, I always make it a point to watch the sun rise. If I can’t wake up early in the morning because of being a pathetic sleepyhead, I always look forward to watching the sun set. It’s just so amazing! I get to watch a "fashion show" for free! The colors are just so breathtaking and as I watch, I feel so…alive. And it’s the most beautiful feeling in the world. Trust me.

5.) I also love quiet moments…reading a good book while sipping a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

If you haven’t discovered your cheap thrills yet, I suggest that you evaluate your existence on this planet. The world is so full of good things and it’s a shame that you haven’t taken your share yet.

The best things in this life come for free. You don’t have to spend a lot of moolah to discover the beauty of life and its richness. LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE. ENJOY LIFE ‘CAUSE YOU DESERVE IT. =)

  "I’m soooo excited for christmas!!! =)"  Whoa! I can’t believe I just said that! This is scary, you know. I used to find christmas as "just another holiday". Christmas songs fill the air, everyone rushing to buy gifts, carolling, christmas trees…I used to find them so cheesy! I was the typical Grinch. I used to think that  buying gifts is more like an obligation and school christmas parties felt like a requirement. I felt anything but celebrating. Now I’m kinda shocked that I actually feel happy whenever I see a beautiful christmas tree and I feel…the christmas spirit that I never felt before. The kid in me is resurfacing! And I’m glad that I finally took off my Grinch mask. No, I didn’t just take off my Grinch mask…I ate it! =O On second thought, I think throwing it away sounds a lot better ’cause I would NEVER in my whole life dream of eating that grumpy, green furball! Just the thought of it makes me feel sick! Eew!