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This shall be my personal blog site, where I shall post complete and utter nonsense my thoughts and what's going on in my so-called life.
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About Me
My name is Lorraine, born in 1987, from the Philippines.
I like cats, chocolate pudding, dark mocha frappes, the scent of glossy-paged books, and old couples in love.
You see I'm not very good at self-descriptions, but if you'd like to read on, then...
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 Long time no see, er, blog.
 Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:06 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
I sincerely wish to thank all the spambots that "visit" my site and post spam comments on my message box. You're the only reason why this page has hits. trolololol~
Anyway, since my last post, I have already amassed a sh*tload of products (mostly cosmetics) that I wish to write reviews about~! *_*
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| A mini-haul from Nature Republic! Their Petit Cherry Rouge in Creamy Peach had a lovely light peach shade, but like most lipsticks, is a bit too drying for me. Their Pretty Tree Wood Eyeliner in Brown is very pretty indeed! It's pigmented enough and can be used as both eyeliner and browliner. I use it for my brows.^^ The Collagen BB cream was a GWP at the time I bought these products. Aside from the benefits of collagen, it has nice coverage and gives a brightening effect. I like it, except for the fact that it feels a bit drying on my combination skin. |
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| Majolica Majorca's Lash Expander Frame Plus~ ^^ This Japanese product was much raved-about in beauty blogs that's why I decided to get one. It's pretty good, but it's a bit too costly so I don't think I'd repurchase. :-/ It makes the lashes appear long and fine without making them clumpy. I find it best to use it on the lower lashes and go for a different, more volumizing mascara for the top lashes. |
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| Another product from Majolica Majorca: Jeweling Eyes eyeshadow. They are very pigmented and glittery so it's easy to see why other people might love this. But I guess I'm just not an eyeshadow fan (or more like, I don't know how to apply them well LOL *cries*), so I'm not really crazy about this item. At P790, it's a bit too pricey for me as well. |
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| Here now is my current favorite mascara~!! Maxfactor's False Lash Effect not only lengthens, but volumizes lashes as well. It also costs much cheaper than the Korean/Japanese cosmetics I usually buy. lol |
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| I am a fan of liptints! From Left to Right: Etude House's Fresh Cherry Tint, Faceshop's Lovely Me:Ex Milky Tint, and Tony Moly's Milky Tint... All in shades of pink^^ haha |
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| My favorite lip tint so far is from the Faceshop. It's very pigmented and doesn't cost much (P450). |
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| Tony Moly's Pink Beam Crystal Light Highlighter. When placed on areas such as the cheekbones, nosebridge, and the forehead, it adds radiant glow to the face. Just don't overdo, because there's a fine line between the "dewy look" and the oily look. lmao |
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| 3W Clinic Natural Make-Up Powder, also referred to as the Palgantong Powder. It's best to apply after putting on BB cream as it sets the make up and provides a mattifying yet glowing finish. |
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| Etude House's Wannabe Last Touch was part of a limited edition set released two Christmases ago. lol it's old, but I like the lip gloss/perfume combination. |
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| Etude House's Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Balm is a must-have!! ^^ It gives a brightening and dewy effect on the skin, as it is composed of a mixture of BB cream and the Nymph Aura Volumizer. |
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| More about the Baby Glow Balm: It has this cute swirl when you first open it, but of course that smudges upon use. lol What I really like about this is that it's very travel-friendly. You can take it with you on trips and not have to worry about having BB cream on your hands. You can apply it with the nice sponge applicator that comes with it, or you can also use a foundation brush for a more even application. |
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| It comes in three shades. I bought the #2 Natural Beige shade since it best suits my skintone. Will I repurchase? Heck yes! :) |
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| Etude House's Bubble Hair Color - It makes DIY hair coloring a LOT easier and affordable! I used to have the Natural Brown shade, but now I'm sticking to a much tamer Dark Brown ^^; |
Labels: baby glow balm, bb cream, bubble hair color, cosmetics, etude house, faceshop, japanese, korean, lip tints, majolica majorca, makeup, maxfactor, nature republic, nymph aura, review, reviews, tony moly
Of Fragmented Thoughts and Fragile Things
Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:06 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
I wrote this a couple of years ago at a writing workshop. I don't know why it took me so long to publish it. This is a memoir. A series of letters from a daughter to her father. They used to love each other very much. That was until lies, selfishness, and a foolish sense of pride got in the way.
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Dear Papa,
I miss you. I miss the way we were as a family. I miss everything that we used to be. What happened to us? Gone are the days when we’d go out together, see a movie, and go grocery shopping. I remember, I’d always take a seat under the shopping cart, and try to sneak in some items when we pass by the snack section (Mama always catches me, though). We’d also go to Shakey’s or Pizza Hut. We always ordered the Family sized pizzas. Now all I ever get to eat are Solos and Doubles. Everything’s never as it used to be. What happened?
Dear Papa,
I wonder. Do you know what my best childhood memories are? One is whenever I see or hear the two of you laughing together, or simply spending time together—doing the groceries, or going out to watch movies. I used to swell with pride telling my friends that even though you are both in your 40s, you guys still go on dates during the weekends. Remember those days when you even wore color-coordinated clothes? One day you’d be the green couple, and on another day, purple. I used to snicker at your teenager-like tackiness, but deep inside I felt like a giddy little girl, cheeks pressed against her knuckles, watching as her parents go on their way. “Don’t be late!” I would call out teasingly. Do you remember?
Dear Papa,
Pa, I’m sorry I’m not as I was before. No more is the vivacious little girl who sat on your lap and waited intently every night for your made-up bedtime stories about Cinderella Part VIII or the Little Mermaid Part XII (I really enjoyed them, unlike Mama’s Alamat ng Asin).
Now I have become aloof and lazy as you say, and also emotionally detached. Due to my own failures, short-comings, and misgivings, I’ve been called a good-for-nothing daughter, and a total waste of all the efforts you as my parents invested in raising me. My choice of what to major in college is foolish and will get me nowhere, and all my interests are, at the very least, immature, senseless, and not worth your time. I am useless. Somehow those words have become ingrained in me. It seems as though what you say became who I am. Since I found no one in the house interested enough to share my life with, I eventually just kept inside my own shell. I also told no one of my problems. Nobody knew how depressed I was despite my cheerful appearance. Pa, I never had any doubts about you and Mama’s love for me. I know that. But maybe I just needed more appreciation.
Love, Me
Dear Papa,
Pa, mahal namin kayo. We may not be like your friends who know how to express their concern and appreciation, but we’re your family. Nobody can ever change that fact. Please do not leave us again. You once left for Saudi before, and that is enough. I don’t know what else to say, and I don’t want to sound preachy like I know it all (because I know I don’t), but perhaps if we put this all behind us, and work on regaining each other’s trust, respect, and love, maybe we can be a happy family like we were before. While I may not be the perfect daughter, nor be the same little girl that delighted you, but I’ll try. And I’ll try harder. I used to look up to you when I was little. To me you were always “the fun parent”—the one who made me laugh, the one who does not nag when I screw up over the tiniest of things, the one who understands. If you truly are the positive person you say you are, then please give me hope.
Love,
Me
Dear Pa,
I have a question: How do you trust or even respect someone who takes you for a fool and lies to you repeatedly? I feel angry, betrayed, and even disgusted. They say the truth will always come out, and that we will reap what we sow. I just hope it comes sooner than later, because right now I am terribly mixed up. I just don’t know what to believe in anymore. But still, I write this with
Dear Pa,
So now, you are blaming me. I cannot believe this is happening.
All I ever wanted was to have a happy, peaceful family. Regarding that... Monette. I did not even know what her name was! To me she was just someone trying to take you away from us. Contrary to what you're saying, I NEVER fed mama any of my suspicions. I kept to myself! That's what I've always done all my life in this family! After that first incident with that woman, I was hoping you'd never do that again. I believed in you. But you shattered my beliefs soon after. I inadvertently found out you were at it again... Hushed calls, late night private messaging, and full-blown confessions on the web... I did not have mere suspicions. But what did I do? Did I tell Mama about this? I felt so sorry for her because she was being taken advantage of, but I never told her because I knew it would only worsen things! Instead I prayed you would realize your wrongdoings on your own, and stop while you still could. But look what happened. Mama found out the truth on her own. When you two were shouting and bickering at each other, did you even know how your daughters felt?! You have no idea how much you hurt us.
I just wish you realize that even with a huge thorn in my heart, I love you still. But now, you are blaming me for ruining our family? That is just so shocking and sad. Now, I wonder if you still
Dear Papa,
Somehow you've destroyed my belief in real love. If my own marriage would turn out like yours in the end, then I'd rather not get married at all. God knows how long it took me before I finally trusted one guy to love me, and not end up hurting me like you did.
How I wish you never did what you did. Mama can be the typical nagging wife at times, but she doesn’t deserve that. Nobody does. I wish you never lied to cover up your mistakes. That just made everything worse. I forgave you, thinking you would never do it again. I really wish you realize how much I still love you despite everything. I love you so much, and I always will. But I just can't be close to you anymore. I wish you could be happy again.
Even without mom. Even without me.
Labels: dear papa, essay, i'm sick and tired of it, memoir, stop the bullshit
Etude Playhouse Pink Fair 2012
Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2012 8:13 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
It was a day filled with all things pink and girly as Etude House held its Etude Playhouse Pink Fair 2012 at SM North - The Block last April 21-22. Fortunately, my sister and I were able to attend on its first day. There were quite a lot of activities: talks on fashion/beauty/poise, makeovers, photo booth sessions, games, and even a band performance by Someday Dream. There was free food, too! Cornetto ice cream, pink popcorn, cotton candy, Tous les Jours macarons... Oh hello, sweet diabetes! ♥ lol
While we were not able to avail of the free makeovers, we had fun playing the games (and losing;; lol), taking pictures, and eating the sweets! I also saw some bloggers that I follow~ lol but I was too shy to say hi or anything. (.__.);;lol Anyway, thank you, Etude House! I'm looking forward to your future events!
Labels: cornetto, etude house, etude playhouse pink fair 2012, pink, pink volkswagen, SM North EDSA, someday dream, The Block, 에뛰드하우스
Etude House ♥
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:24 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
Here's a quick review of the stuff I got from Etude House yesterday~
1. 'Put Your Hands Up' Deo Perfume Mist
What it is: It's a deo/ body spray with a delicate pearl and floral scent. I love the name. lol. It always brings to mind 2PM's song "Put Your Hands Up" XD
Pros: It does its job. It kept me from being sweaty and/or smelly XD
Cons: Not too much a fan of the scent. But it's okay.
Would I repurchase? Nah. I might try another brand next time.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
2. Shini Star Lip Balm in Peach (SHINEE Special Edition - Onew's Pick)
What it is: It's a lip balm that comes in a small tin container. Need I say more? lol
Pros: I absolutely love the peachy smell on this one! I also like the fact that it's not too sticky, unlike other lip balms/glosses out there. Perfect for moisturizing lips during light to no-makeup days Oh, and let's not forget... When you finish it, you'd see that at the bottom of the container is an autograph from a SHINEE member, depending on which shade you selected. I get Onew dubu's :)
Cons: This is a tinted lip balm, but it's not very pigmented. Consider getting Minho's pick (Cherry) for a slightly brighter hue. Lasting power is not too long. You may need to re-apply every now and then.
Would I repurchase? Maybe? Maybe not? Idk. lol
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
3. Milk Talk Body Wash - Apple Milk
What it is: It's a moisturizing body wash with the fresh scent of apples! Yum~
Pros: Moisturizes the skin. More importantly, I love the smell! I had a hard time choosing between the five different scents: Milk, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, and Apple. I first ruled out banana because, well, I don't like bananas.-_-haha. Milk smelled like baby powder. I could probably buy Johnson & Johnson's Milk bath to save money. Strawberry and Chocolate smelled temptingly delicious. I didn't get them because I might end up drinking the contents. LOL
Cons: Scent lasts only until you wash and get dried. :(
Would I repurchase? Yup. I'll actually try Chocolate next time. :))
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
4. Pearl Extract Mask
What it is: It's an "essence mask which contains pearl extract that promotes natural skin glow" with "tension fit design for improved facial adhesion and comfort," according to the blurb at the back.
Pros: It's cheap- only P58. It does its job- it moisturizes and relaxes the skin. It also gives slightly brighter skin immediately after use.
Cons: None :)
Would I repurchase? Yes.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
With those four items, I was able to get a ticket to the Playhouse Pink Fair 2012! Yay! I'm excited ♥
Labels: chocolate, deo mist, etude house, etude playhouse pink fair 2012, facial mask, lip balm, milk talk, onew, pearl extract, put your hands up, review, shinee, 에뛰드하우스
Rabito
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2012 3:44 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
I recently got this phone cover called "Rabito." I'm glad they are now making covers for phones other than iPhones. lol. This one is in the form of a pink bunny with a fluffy, detachable tail that could be used as a phone stand. Cute.^^
Labels: android, bunny, cover, me, phone, pink, rabito
Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 12:42 AM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
Today, I...
- Felt incredibly stupid for not being able to solve simple fractions at the job exam I took in Makati. grrr /facepalm
- Went to the Ayala Triangle Park and ate lunch at Bon Chon. I looooooooooove their Korean BBQ Chicken!
- Heard this cute French song while I was inside Forever 21. Thanks to Google and Youtube, I found it! It's "J'ai bu" by Yelle (link here) ♪
- Ate the much raved-about "Magnum" Ice cream in Classic (because the Truffle flavor was sold out -__-). Erm. It was delicious, yes, but, nothing out of the ordinary. I could buy Magnolia's Pinipig Ice cream bar and safe a few more pesos.
- Got palpitations again. T.T I don't know why this happens from time to time. I think my body is uber sensitive to caffeine, that's why whenever I eat or drink stuff that has even the tiniest bit of caffeine in it, I get that. Ugh.
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photo from bonchon.com
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Labels: ayala, bonchon, ice cream, j'ai bu, korean bbq chicken, magnum
Bad Day
Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:11 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
I feel bad for the lady at the MRT station yesterday. She was about to board the train when her foot fell in the gap between the train and the platform. Her shoe fell off and was left behind. Blood trickled from the wound on her leg. Ouch. Talk about having a bad day.
Coincidentally, that same day while I was at work, my chair flipped over when I leaned on it a bit too much. I fell and hit my head. One of the staff members tried to apologize by saying that the office chairs were made in China. -_-Labels: FML
MV Logos Hope (Doulos) Book Fair & The Super Sale Bazaar
Posted on Monday, March 5, 2012 6:48 PM with 0 comment(s) | add comment
Since I'm feeling lazy, I'm going to combine both events into one blog entry~ haha.
I went to the MV Logos Hope (or MV Doulos) last March 3, and as it has been already 5 years since I last went there (see this blog post), I was really looking forward to attending this floating book fair.  I walked in there hoping to score lots of new books, but unfortunately, I came out empty handed (save for the free book they gave). hehe (￣□￣;) If you are looking for Christian devotional/apologetics books, coffee table books, atlases, or children's story books, then this is the place for you. But if not, then, there's still the café~ I love their ice cream! Anyway without further ado, here are the pictures:
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| Le ship~ |
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| The crowded bookstore |
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| View from the window :) |
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| The cafe |
The following day, March 4, my friend Joyce and I went to the Super Sale Bazaar at the World Trade Center.
I didn't buy much (need to save moneeeey!), but somehow I was able to satisfy my cravings for Peter Pan collars~ Here's what I got:
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Peter Pan collared sheer top from MapleBerry Boutique, detachable collar from Miss Sartorial,
Le Petit Prince notebook from... (I forgot the shop's name... sorry ;;)
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And then I had ice cream goodness yet again Or rather, I had gelato goodness! What's the difference? Well I read somewhere that gelato is basically ice cream with less fat, no air, and a richer, creamier taste. I wouldn't dispute that. I loved Mio Gelati's Dark Chocolate gelato. ♥
And before I end this senseless post, I also want to proclaim that at long last, I've finally found a hard copy of Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"! I was able to download an e-book in PDF form but I'm really not a fan of e-books. I want a book that I can touch, smell, and physically own (lol I know I sound weird now.) Anyway, I'm really glad I found this at Fully Booked, SM Mall of Asia. I am in love with this book as it reminds me a bit of J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." I might be posting a review of sorts after I've read and re-read this book. Might. :P
Labels: books, chocolate, Fully Booked, gelato, ice cream, mv doulos, mv logos hope, peter pan collars, super sale bazaar, the perks of being a wallflower, world trade center
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Long time no see, er, blog.
Posted by Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:06 PM with 0 comments | add comments
I sincerely wish to thank all the spambots that "visit" my site and post spam comments on my message box. You're the only reason why this page has hits. trolololol~
Anyway, since my last post, I have already amassed a sh*tload of products (mostly cosmetics) that I wish to write reviews about~! *_*
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| A mini-haul from Nature Republic! Their Petit Cherry Rouge in Creamy Peach had a lovely light peach shade, but like most lipsticks, is a bit too drying for me. Their Pretty Tree Wood Eyeliner in Brown is very pretty indeed! It's pigmented enough and can be used as both eyeliner and browliner. I use it for my brows.^^ The Collagen BB cream was a GWP at the time I bought these products. Aside from the benefits of collagen, it has nice coverage and gives a brightening effect. I like it, except for the fact that it feels a bit drying on my combination skin. |
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| Majolica Majorca's Lash Expander Frame Plus~ ^^ This Japanese product was much raved-about in beauty blogs that's why I decided to get one. It's pretty good, but it's a bit too costly so I don't think I'd repurchase. :-/ It makes the lashes appear long and fine without making them clumpy. I find it best to use it on the lower lashes and go for a different, more volumizing mascara for the top lashes. |
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| Another product from Majolica Majorca: Jeweling Eyes eyeshadow. They are very pigmented and glittery so it's easy to see why other people might love this. But I guess I'm just not an eyeshadow fan (or more like, I don't know how to apply them well LOL *cries*), so I'm not really crazy about this item. At P790, it's a bit too pricey for me as well. |
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| Here now is my current favorite mascara~!! Maxfactor's False Lash Effect not only lengthens, but volumizes lashes as well. It also costs much cheaper than the Korean/Japanese cosmetics I usually buy. lol |
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| I am a fan of liptints! From Left to Right: Etude House's Fresh Cherry Tint, Faceshop's Lovely Me:Ex Milky Tint, and Tony Moly's Milky Tint... All in shades of pink^^ haha |
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| My favorite lip tint so far is from the Faceshop. It's very pigmented and doesn't cost much (P450). |
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| Tony Moly's Pink Beam Crystal Light Highlighter. When placed on areas such as the cheekbones, nosebridge, and the forehead, it adds radiant glow to the face. Just don't overdo, because there's a fine line between the "dewy look" and the oily look. lmao |
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| 3W Clinic Natural Make-Up Powder, also referred to as the Palgantong Powder. It's best to apply after putting on BB cream as it sets the make up and provides a mattifying yet glowing finish. |
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| Etude House's Wannabe Last Touch was part of a limited edition set released two Christmases ago. lol it's old, but I like the lip gloss/perfume combination. |
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| Etude House's Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Balm is a must-have!! ^^ It gives a brightening and dewy effect on the skin, as it is composed of a mixture of BB cream and the Nymph Aura Volumizer. |
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| More about the Baby Glow Balm: It has this cute swirl when you first open it, but of course that smudges upon use. lol What I really like about this is that it's very travel-friendly. You can take it with you on trips and not have to worry about having BB cream on your hands. You can apply it with the nice sponge applicator that comes with it, or you can also use a foundation brush for a more even application. |
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| It comes in three shades. I bought the #2 Natural Beige shade since it best suits my skintone. Will I repurchase? Heck yes! :) |
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| Etude House's Bubble Hair Color - It makes DIY hair coloring a LOT easier and affordable! I used to have the Natural Brown shade, but now I'm sticking to a much tamer Dark Brown ^^; |
Labels: baby glow balm, bb cream, bubble hair color, cosmetics, etude house, faceshop, japanese, korean, lip tints, majolica majorca, makeup, maxfactor, nature republic, nymph aura, review, reviews, tony moly
Of Fragmented Thoughts and Fragile Things
Posted by Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:06 PM with 0 comments | add comments
I wrote this a couple of years ago at a writing workshop. I don't know why it took me so long to publish it. This is a memoir. A series of letters from a daughter to her father. They used to love each other very much. That was until lies, selfishness, and a foolish sense of pride got in the way.
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Dear Papa,
I miss you. I miss the way we were as a family. I miss everything that we used to be. What happened to us? Gone are the days when we’d go out together, see a movie, and go grocery shopping. I remember, I’d always take a seat under the shopping cart, and try to sneak in some items when we pass by the snack section (Mama always catches me, though). We’d also go to Shakey’s or Pizza Hut. We always ordered the Family sized pizzas. Now all I ever get to eat are Solos and Doubles. Everything’s never as it used to be. What happened?
Dear Papa,
I wonder. Do you know what my best childhood memories are? One is whenever I see or hear the two of you laughing together, or simply spending time together—doing the groceries, or going out to watch movies. I used to swell with pride telling my friends that even though you are both in your 40s, you guys still go on dates during the weekends. Remember those days when you even wore color-coordinated clothes? One day you’d be the green couple, and on another day, purple. I used to snicker at your teenager-like tackiness, but deep inside I felt like a giddy little girl, cheeks pressed against her knuckles, watching as her parents go on their way. “Don’t be late!” I would call out teasingly. Do you remember?
Dear Papa,
Pa, I’m sorry I’m not as I was before. No more is the vivacious little girl who sat on your lap and waited intently every night for your made-up bedtime stories about Cinderella Part VIII or the Little Mermaid Part XII (I really enjoyed them, unlike Mama’s Alamat ng Asin).
Now I have become aloof and lazy as you say, and also emotionally detached. Due to my own failures, short-comings, and misgivings, I’ve been called a good-for-nothing daughter, and a total waste of all the efforts you as my parents invested in raising me. My choice of what to major in college is foolish and will get me nowhere, and all my interests are, at the very least, immature, senseless, and not worth your time. I am useless. Somehow those words have become ingrained in me. It seems as though what you say became who I am. Since I found no one in the house interested enough to share my life with, I eventually just kept inside my own shell. I also told no one of my problems. Nobody knew how depressed I was despite my cheerful appearance. Pa, I never had any doubts about you and Mama’s love for me. I know that. But maybe I just needed more appreciation.
Love, Me
Dear Papa,
Pa, mahal namin kayo. We may not be like your friends who know how to express their concern and appreciation, but we’re your family. Nobody can ever change that fact. Please do not leave us again. You once left for Saudi before, and that is enough. I don’t know what else to say, and I don’t want to sound preachy like I know it all (because I know I don’t), but perhaps if we put this all behind us, and work on regaining each other’s trust, respect, and love, maybe we can be a happy family like we were before. While I may not be the perfect daughter, nor be the same little girl that delighted you, but I’ll try. And I’ll try harder. I used to look up to you when I was little. To me you were always “the fun parent”—the one who made me laugh, the one who does not nag when I screw up over the tiniest of things, the one who understands. If you truly are the positive person you say you are, then please give me hope.
Love,
Me
Dear Pa,
I have a question: How do you trust or even respect someone who takes you for a fool and lies to you repeatedly? I feel angry, betrayed, and even disgusted. They say the truth will always come out, and that we will reap what we sow. I just hope it comes sooner than later, because right now I am terribly mixed up. I just don’t know what to believe in anymore. But still, I write this with
Dear Pa,
So now, you are blaming me. I cannot believe this is happening.
All I ever wanted was to have a happy, peaceful family. Regarding that... Monette. I did not even know what her name was! To me she was just someone trying to take you away from us. Contrary to what you're saying, I NEVER fed mama any of my suspicions. I kept to myself! That's what I've always done all my life in this family! After that first incident with that woman, I was hoping you'd never do that again. I believed in you. But you shattered my beliefs soon after. I inadvertently found out you were at it again... Hushed calls, late night private messaging, and full-blown confessions on the web... I did not have mere suspicions. But what did I do? Did I tell Mama about this? I felt so sorry for her because she was being taken advantage of, but I never told her because I knew it would only worsen things! Instead I prayed you would realize your wrongdoings on your own, and stop while you still could. But look what happened. Mama found out the truth on her own. When you two were shouting and bickering at each other, did you even know how your daughters felt?! You have no idea how much you hurt us.
I just wish you realize that even with a huge thorn in my heart, I love you still. But now, you are blaming me for ruining our family? That is just so shocking and sad. Now, I wonder if you still
Dear Papa,
Somehow you've destroyed my belief in real love. If my own marriage would turn out like yours in the end, then I'd rather not get married at all. God knows how long it took me before I finally trusted one guy to love me, and not end up hurting me like you did.
How I wish you never did what you did. Mama can be the typical nagging wife at times, but she doesn’t deserve that. Nobody does. I wish you never lied to cover up your mistakes. That just made everything worse. I forgave you, thinking you would never do it again. I really wish you realize how much I still love you despite everything. I love you so much, and I always will. But I just can't be close to you anymore. I wish you could be happy again.
Even without mom. Even without me.
Labels: dear papa, essay, i'm sick and tired of it, memoir, stop the bullshit
Etude Playhouse Pink Fair 2012
Posted by Sunday, April 22, 2012 8:13 PM with 0 comments | add comments
It was a day filled with all things pink and girly as Etude House held its Etude Playhouse Pink Fair 2012 at SM North - The Block last April 21-22. Fortunately, my sister and I were able to attend on its first day. There were quite a lot of activities: talks on fashion/beauty/poise, makeovers, photo booth sessions, games, and even a band performance by Someday Dream.There was free food, too! Cornetto ice cream, pink popcorn, cotton candy, Tous les Jours macarons... Oh hello, sweet diabetes! ♥ lol
While we were not able to avail of the free makeovers, we had fun playing the games (and losing;; lol), taking pictures, and eating the sweets! I also saw some bloggers that I follow~ lol but I was too shy to say hi or anything. (.__.);;lol Anyway, thank you, Etude House! I'm looking forward to your future events!
Labels: cornetto, etude house, etude playhouse pink fair 2012, pink, pink volkswagen, SM North EDSA, someday dream, The Block, 에뛰드하우스
Etude House ♥
Posted by Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:24 PM with 0 comments | add comments
Here's a quick review of the stuff I got from Etude House yesterday~
1. 'Put Your Hands Up' Deo Perfume Mist
What it is: It's a deo/ body spray with a delicate pearl and floral scent. I love the name. lol. It always brings to mind 2PM's song "Put Your Hands Up" XD
Pros: It does its job. It kept me from being sweaty and/or smelly XD
Cons: Not too much a fan of the scent. But it's okay.
Would I repurchase? Nah. I might try another brand next time.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
2. Shini Star Lip Balm in Peach (SHINEE Special Edition - Onew's Pick)
What it is: It's a lip balm that comes in a small tin container. Need I say more? lol
Pros: I absolutely love the peachy smell on this one! I also like the fact that it's not too sticky, unlike other lip balms/glosses out there. Perfect for moisturizing lips during light to no-makeup days Oh, and let's not forget... When you finish it, you'd see that at the bottom of the container is an autograph from a SHINEE member, depending on which shade you selected. I get Onew dubu's :)
Cons: This is a tinted lip balm, but it's not very pigmented. Consider getting Minho's pick (Cherry) for a slightly brighter hue. Lasting power is not too long. You may need to re-apply every now and then.
Would I repurchase? Maybe? Maybe not? Idk. lol
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
3. Milk Talk Body Wash - Apple Milk
What it is: It's a moisturizing body wash with the fresh scent of apples! Yum~
Pros: Moisturizes the skin. More importantly, I love the smell! I had a hard time choosing between the five different scents: Milk, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, and Apple. I first ruled out banana because, well, I don't like bananas.-_-haha. Milk smelled like baby powder. I could probably buy Johnson & Johnson's Milk bath to save money. Strawberry and Chocolate smelled temptingly delicious. I didn't get them because I might end up drinking the contents. LOL
Cons: Scent lasts only until you wash and get dried. :(
Would I repurchase? Yup. I'll actually try Chocolate next time. :))
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
4. Pearl Extract Mask
What it is: It's an "essence mask which contains pearl extract that promotes natural skin glow" with "tension fit design for improved facial adhesion and comfort," according to the blurb at the back.
Pros: It's cheap- only P58. It does its job- it moisturizes and relaxes the skin. It also gives slightly brighter skin immediately after use.
Cons: None :)
Would I repurchase? Yes.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
With those four items, I was able to get a ticket to the Playhouse Pink Fair 2012! Yay! I'm excited ♥
Labels: chocolate, deo mist, etude house, etude playhouse pink fair 2012, facial mask, lip balm, milk talk, onew, pearl extract, put your hands up, review, shinee, 에뛰드하우스
Rabito
Posted by Saturday, March 31, 2012 3:44 PM with 0 comments | add comments
I recently got this phone cover called "Rabito." I'm glad they are now making covers for phones other than iPhones. lol. This one is in the form of a pink bunny with a fluffy, detachable tail that could be used as a phone stand. Cute.^^
Labels: android, bunny, cover, me, phone, pink, rabito
Posted by Sunday, March 18, 2012 12:42 AM with 0 comments | add comments
Today, I...
- Felt incredibly stupid for not being able to solve simple fractions at the job exam I took in Makati. grrr /facepalm
- Went to the Ayala Triangle Park and ate lunch at Bon Chon. I looooooooooove their Korean BBQ Chicken!
- Heard this cute French song while I was inside Forever 21. Thanks to Google and Youtube, I found it! It's "J'ai bu" by Yelle (link here) ♪
- Ate the much raved-about "Magnum" Ice cream in Classic (because the Truffle flavor was sold out -__-). Erm. It was delicious, yes, but, nothing out of the ordinary. I could buy Magnolia's Pinipig Ice cream bar and safe a few more pesos.
- Got palpitations again. T.T I don't know why this happens from time to time. I think my body is uber sensitive to caffeine, that's why whenever I eat or drink stuff that has even the tiniest bit of caffeine in it, I get that. Ugh.
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photo from bonchon.com
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Labels: ayala, bonchon, ice cream, j'ai bu, korean bbq chicken, magnum
Bad Day
Posted by Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:11 PM with 0 comments | add comments
I feel bad for the lady at the MRT station yesterday. She was about to board the train when her foot fell in the gap between the train and the platform. Her shoe fell off and was left behind. Blood trickled from the wound on her leg. Ouch. Talk about having a bad day.
Coincidentally, that same day while I was at work, my chair flipped over when I leaned on it a bit too much. I fell and hit my head. One of the staff members tried to apologize by saying that the office chairs were made in China. -_-Labels: FML
MV Logos Hope (Doulos) Book Fair & The Super Sale Bazaar
Posted by Monday, March 5, 2012 6:48 PM with 0 comments | add comments
Since I'm feeling lazy, I'm going to combine both events into one blog entry~ haha.
I went to the MV Logos Hope (or MV Doulos) last March 3, and as it has been already 5 years since I last went there (see this blog post), I was really looking forward to attending this floating book fair. I walked in there hoping to score lots of new books, but unfortunately, I came out empty handed (save for the free book they gave). hehe (￣□￣;) If you are looking for Christian devotional/apologetics books, coffee table books, atlases, or children's story books, then this is the place for you. But if not, then, there's still the café~ I love their ice cream! Anyway without further ado, here are the pictures:
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| Le ship~ |
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| The crowded bookstore |
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| View from the window :) |
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| The cafe |
The following day, March 4, my friend Joyce and I went to the Super Sale Bazaar at the World Trade Center.
I didn't buy much (need to save moneeeey!), but somehow I was able to satisfy my cravings for Peter Pan collars~ Here's what I got:
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Peter Pan collared sheer top from MapleBerry Boutique, detachable collar from Miss Sartorial,
Le Petit Prince notebook from... (I forgot the shop's name... sorry ;;)
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And then I had ice cream goodness yet again Or rather, I had gelato goodness! What's the difference? Well I read somewhere that gelato is basically ice cream with less fat, no air, and a richer, creamier taste. I wouldn't dispute that. I loved Mio Gelati's Dark Chocolate gelato. ♥
And before I end this senseless post, I also want to proclaim that at long last, I've finally found a hard copy of Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"! I was able to download an e-book in PDF form but I'm really not a fan of e-books. I want a book that I can touch, smell, and physically own (lol I know I sound weird now.) Anyway, I'm really glad I found this at Fully Booked, SM Mall of Asia. I am in love with this book as it reminds me a bit of J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." I might be posting a review of sorts after I've read and re-read this book. Might. :P
Labels: books, chocolate, Fully Booked, gelato, ice cream, mv doulos, mv logos hope, peter pan collars, super sale bazaar, the perks of being a wallflower, world trade center
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All About Me Lorraine Marie Hizola Gotera
NAME: Lorraine
DATE OF BIRTH: August 15
COUNTRY: Philippines
Favourite
1. Food: ice cream, chocolate pudding, dark mocha frappes, chicken, pizza, sinigang, sisig, shrimp tempura, among others :D
2. Books: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Coraline, Stardust, and Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Veronica Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
3. Pets: Cats, Hamsters
4. Music artists/groups: Loveholic (disbanded), Lenka, Owl City, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, etc
5. Stores: Etude House, Tony Moly, Just G, Forever 21, Majolica Majorca
Loves
1. Surfing the internet
2. Taking random photos
3. Reading
4. Shopping
5. Sleeping on a warm and cozy bed
5. Cute trinkets/diaries/planners/etc
6. Old couples in love
7. Travelling to beautiful places
8. Fresh, cool air
9. Sweet people
10. Polite children
11. Laughing so hard my stomach hurts
12. Customizing my phone or blog theme
13. Petting cats and talking to them
14. Creating inside jokes
15. Being loved back by the people I love
Hates
1. Cockroaches
2. Insensitive people
3. Inconsiderate people
4. Dirty old men
5. People who hurt animals
6. Cheaters/liars
7. Egoistic fools
8. Narrow-minded people
9. Sexists
10. Walking through wet markets
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