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#14 Matched Trilogy

So I’m down to last book of Matched trilogy yet I still can’t feel it. Not because of how it’s written or the flow… you know the technical stuff cause I am not qualified judging a book that way. I can barely write an “okay” blog post to save my life. I focus more on the plot and feels. Maybe a bit more on the feels. 

Back to the trilogy, I’ve read Matched and Crossed in a span of two days so clearly I’m hooked. It really is nice. When I say nice , it means I like it but that’s pretty much it. For me, it lacks the intensity I’m looking for when it comes to dystopian novels. From the characters, the government and the rebellion. Cassia is plain disappointing. I don’t know what’s her deal. When she was thrown to become a decoy villager (which equals to death) by the Society, I didn’t feel anything. Heck, I don’t even feel the Society. When Ky and Cassia met after they were separated, I didn’t feel anything. It’s like “Oh they are back together. Good for them.” As for the rebellion, I still have high hopes for the last book.

Hard to find a proper word to describe it so I’ll go with it’s an eye-candy. I describe books like I describe people. LOL. Sorry.

Maybe it’s me though. You know, it’s-not-the-book-it’s-me problem. Since I am very fond of Dystopian novels, I want it to be an intense experience. The “perfect” Government. The Laws. The way of living. The realizations of how imperfect and twisted the “perfect Government is.” by the people. The escape. The thirst for freedom. The rebellion. The war.  I prefer them dark, deep and bloody. 

Anyhow, I need to shut my trap and start with the last book. Tomorrow, too tired and sleep deprived. 

#13 Queen Bie’s Graduation

Congratulations to my sister, Queen Bie! I should be graduating this year as well but I transferred school therefore the delay (sorry my dear parents). Hopefully next year. Hopefully. No promises though. 

My Mom and my sister. Fun fact: My father and now my older sister are graduates of FEU. I’m a student of FEU. Soon, my youngest will start her freshman year in FEU.  Go Tams! 

After the graduation, we dined at Choice Buffet Restaurant. I don’t remember the charge per head but it’s cheaper than Yakimix. 

Feeling extra nice because I curled my hair. LOL. I think I ate more spicy cucumber ( I have no idea what is it called) than meat. And I love meat.  

OOTD with my sister. This was supposed to be for instagram (hence the filter) but for some reason it didn’t get through. Also, I’m in love with that skirt. GAWD. I look stiff and awkward when it comes to full body shot. Maybe because I don’t really do full body shots before (I was conscious about my shape and height.) or I really looked stiff and awkward. I guess no one told me.  

Cute, how we are all wearing the same colors.

#12 Throwback: Big Bang Alive Tour

Ampalaya Girls. This was the last time that we’re together in a KPop event before Hana moved to NZ. **creys**. During our sleepovers, we always imagine how we’ll be like during Big Bang’s concert and it was pretty much the same as what we imagine. Lots of screaming, lots of hitting the person next to you, lots of “OMG TOP IS SO HOT!” and other fangirl stuff. Hana cried (Mohani B!). 

Hello there self! Waiting for the show to start. 

Ejae! One of our high school batch mates who loves Big Bang as well.

This is probably the second most successful concert of a KPop group in the Philippines (next to Super Junior). IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME. The stage. Big Bang. The crowd. 

TADA! Big Bang. You know the feeling of ‘so near yet so far’. Sucks to be broke all the time, I can only afford the General Admission. 

I can’t remember any exact details except TOP IS GORGEOUS AND SIZZLING HOT. 

#11 There was a time I was so inlove with the idea of me being inlove I thought I was inlove with you.

Good thing I bumped my head before it brought damages neither of us can undo.

#10 19+1th Birthday

I recently celebrated my 19+1th (20th for those who hate Math) birthday last April Fool’s. I’m not big on birthday celebrations nor on aging. Right now my definition of a celebration is feeding the people I love and that’s it. I remember bringing food at school during my Junior (15th) and Senior (16th) years . The thing is I don’t remember what I did during my 17th birthday. I have zero recollection of that day. Maybe that’s because I swear on birthdays after hitting sixteen. Sixteen is a lovely age and I would be thrilled if I get to stay sixteen for at least a decade but that is impossible. Therefore the bitterness. Then comes 18th,  Hana+Camille surprised me at home at 7AM. My 19th wasn’t really something I want to reminisce because it was an awful time for the whole family but on happy note I celebrated with the whole Watson clan and Hana+Camille. 

Finally, the 19+1th. I was supposed to host a mini house party (because I promised I would) but Camil is still recovering (up to now) from a fracture so I cancelled it cause I don’t feel like celebrating without the people I want to celebrate it with. There was another plan including pizza with my friends at Camil’s but my sisters insisted for movie date so I went with them instead. Family first (not really.) I still owe my friends a celebration. 

First, I had my ears pierced for the second time. I didn’t wear earrings until late January but hey people change. Maybe, I’ll get a cartilage earring next. Watch out! 

Grab some milk tea. I was always the tea-kind-of-a-girl. During the first few coffee cups, I was being pretentious but then it became a real thing. I’m staying away from caffeine though to save myself from my crazy sleeping habit.

We then watched It Takes A Man and A Woman starring John Lloyd and Sarah. Yes, I love Sara-John LLoyd love team but not as much as Sarah-Gerald. 

Yes, my sister is taller than me but not that much. She’s wearing a three inches wedge so stop judging my height (and my roots). I’m so obsessed with that skirt as of the moment. To prove my obsession, I also wore it on my Uncle’s funeral and my nephew’s birthday party few days after and I’m planning to wear it again the next time I went out.

SEE! :D

#09 Mother’s Appreciation Post

I have four siblings, a brother and three sisters, and we all use different body wash, soap or whatever you use to clean your body. The oldest, my sister, uses a Dove bar. My brother uses the ever trusty Safeguard. I use St. Ives Mineral Therapy body wash. The one next to me uses any whitening soap (she’s on the experimental phase). The youngest, who is allergic to everything, uses Lactacyd Antiseptic Wash (?) (the blue one). In addition to that we have a “generic” body wash (the one that is always there and what my Mother uses) which is Johnson’s Milk Bath. All of those are from my Mother’s wallet. Imagine having five kids with different preferences yet you are able to keep up with them. Now that is a Mother’s Love. 

P.S. We also have different shampoo preferences though we all use the same conditioner (Thank God). 

#08 Amira’s High School Graduation

My baby sister finally graduated from high school! Congratulations!  

#07 My Pseudo Hair Problem

I won’t call it a real problem because it’s just me and my attempts to complicate my life. 

I started dying my hair back in 2010. Up to last year all I want to achieve is a light caramel hair. Frankly, I really like and is satisfied with my current hair color but I want to be a little adventurous and try ombré. Not to mention it’s low maintenance. I just can’t afford any more time thinking of my roots. Though I never really retouch my roots because I can’t afford it financially as well, I still think about it and it stresses me out. 

My girl crushes! I’m still debating to whom I’ll pattern my hair with. (1) heyyyjune (2) zoella (3) chloeting . I’m gravitating towards heyyyjune because I feel it will fit me better but I’m still torn. Anyhow I have few weeks or even months to ponder more because I’m still on the process growing out my hair to midribs length.  I had to chop off four inches of my hair last month because… you know what happens when you ignore your hair. I originally plan to do it on my 20th bday that is two weeks away but I don’t think it’ll push through. Patience is a virtue my dear self. 

Quick hair color history.

No bleaching happened. (1) Original hair color. (2) DIY. If I’m not mistaken I used L’oreal in Light Brown. (3) Had it done at David’s Salon and I’m not sure what color it is. (4) Had it done at the same salon and still had no idea what color it is. 

If you’re wondering. I go to David’s Salon SM Rosario Branch and my hair stylist (or so they say) is Mr. Carlos. I only go there for hair coloring though because I don’t think it’s necessary for me to spend hundreds for a haircut if I can get one a P60-90. Also, I never had any hair treatment except for coloring.  

Wish me luck! 

Photos are taken from the beautiful ladies mentioned.

#06 Korean Skincare and Make-up Haul

Tony Moly Cat Wink’s Clear Pact #1 (P448) I was going to get my usual loose powder from the Berry Lovely Girl line but the packaging is so really adorable I gave in. I’m using it everyday and I’m quite pleased.

Hayan Real Black Liquid Eyeliner (P111 / Regular Price P300) Haven’t tried this one but I swatched it and I think I may like it. 

Tony Moly Party Lover Coloring Browcara #1 (P348) I love this better than Etude House’s. 

Etude House Soft Touch Auto Lip Liner (P98 each) Just trying out lip liners. 

Hayan Vitamin Intensive Cream (P168 / Regular Price P580) I’m looking for a good budget friendly moisturizer so I gave this a try. (Knowing the regular price, I can say it’s not that budget friendly at all.) Another plus it that the packaging looks really fancy. 

BB Cream Sample and Power Hydro Lotion are for free. The Hayan Cosmetics just opened at the mall near my house so they are offering their products at an introductory price plus additional 40% off. 

For non-beauty, I finally got my copy of Requiem (P399). Will read this once finals is over. 3 more days to go. 

#05 Food Porn

The third of March.

Yoshinoya

Chasu Ramen. 

Chicken Teriyaki Maki

Roasted Beef Maki. I’m not really sure of the name but I like this better than the Chicken Teriyaki Maki.

Kani Salad

Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi Ice Cream in Chocolate and Coffee Cream. YUM!

The French Baker

Soup On A Bread Bowl

Fettucini ala Carbonara

Garlic Pesto Bread Stick

Rootbeer Float. 

Oreo Cheesecake.