You Are A Badass: 9 Ways to Win Yourself Over Again

Ever wonder why babies are always happy? Because all they care about is TO BE HAPPY.
Babies do not care about how smelly their poop are, what we think of their singing voices, and how they dance. They eat when they're hungry, they play the way they want without rules. They follow their instincts. And most of all, they love and care without holding back.

And as an adult, what most of us care about now is what our hair looks like. How well we dress, how we say things at the right time, and worst, what others think of us. And in the process of forcing ourselves to fit in, we ignore our instincts, and forget how to love ourselves. And this, people.. makes us lose our awesomeness.


-------------------
DISCLAIMER:

Below list came from the book You Are A Badass How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. This is the shortened description which really made a notch (in my opinion). All thoughts were written by the said author.

9 Ways to Win Yourself Over Again

1. APPRECIATE HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE
You have a way of being in the world and a perspective that's unique to you.

2. DROWN YOURSELF IN AFFIRMATION
The more emotion you feel around what you are saying, the more power it will have to bring positive change.

3. DO THINGS YOU LOVE
Really listen to how you speak and pay attention to what you do. Make a conscious effort to increase your joy in whatever capacity you can.

4. FIND A REPLACEMENT
Free yourself from the drama and the conviction that your current version of yourself is the truth. Instead, make the conscious choice to replace them with new and improved one.

5. DITCH THE SELF-DEPRECIATING HUMOR
What you tell yourself on a daily basis is more powerful than you know.

6. LET THE LOVE IN
Receive compliments gracefully. Say nice things about your body, dress it up, and take it out. The better our bodies feel, the happier and more productive we are.

7. DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
All that matters is that you're enjoying yourself and pleased with what you're creating. It is precisely your uniqueness that makes you awesome!

8. FORGIVE YOURSELF
Guilt, shame, and self-criticism are some of the most destructive forces in your life, which is why forgiving yourself is one of the most powerful.

lastly...

9. LOVE YOURSELF
Because it's the Holy Grail of happiness.

Read more

Share a Book: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero

Hi there awesome thing!

In my pursuit of self-compassion and life purpose after I left my 5-year corporate life, I came across this book (which I am halfway through it), and thought why not share the wisdom to others who might be, like me, feeling kinda' lost in the jungle.

This is the book I am currently married with:

YOU ARE A BADASS

How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

by Jen Sincero

At first, I am kind of skeptical in mustering to "self-help" books and articles as I thought it was all BS. But the force is strong in this one and I just found myself indulging in the greatness of this book. Plus I think Jen is cool, you know?

So from here on, I will write and share whatever cool stuff and lists I read on becoming a badass version of ourselves. No, not a badass "BADASS". But something like a version of ourselves who is connected to the force in the Universe (or whatever you call it), who is mindful and living in the present, who has happy thoughts, and most of all, who loves herself.

I hope you are as excited as I am. And I hope by doing this, I can share something to your journey to self compassion. :)

Read more

Online Haul: Althea Philippines

I am not so much of a korean skin care fan until my face married acnes and blemishes. So I rummage through the deep dark wisdom of internet and got a hit on KOREAN SKIN CARE!

So, now, here I am, dipping my toe on the korean side of caring my skin; crossing my fingers that it would bring back my long-lost facial skin and save it from her marriage to the acnes!



So first things first, I have no idea where to get Korean products, then I found Althea Philippines. (Since I've read reviews and raves about it, I am sure that they carry authentic Korean products.)

Then the second struggle was -- WHAT PRODUCTS TO BUY?

Now forgive me but I will not go through this since it took me weeks and weeks to find just what products to try. I know. I'm a loser. Now get back to reading, you judgmental prick!

To go to Althea Philippines Website, you may click on the link below:
ALTHEA PHILIPPINES (Click me!)

They offer subscription promos from time to time so you may get lucky and have freebies/points.

The web design and layout is pretty basic and easy to follow. They have a quick preview of the product as well, and I love it!

Once you placed your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with tracking number. As for the tracking number, I did not found it accurate since every time I tried to check and look at the status of my order, it got stuck on the "Onboard" status even after receiving my order. (Plus the LBC tracking number they provided did not worked on me. Oh well)

Still, I am happy that it only took 7 days over the 10-15 days delivery day that they promised.


So what's inside my pink box?

PS: Your point will be credited once the status of your transaction has been tagged as "Complete", then you can go and do another online shopping and use the points for discounts!


I am very much excited to try and share with you how these products will help me improve my skin and do some genie rubbing to look close enough as those damn korean models with angel-like poreless perfect skin. Teehee~

Only thing that I think they can improve on is the Tracking Number accuracy both on e-cargo and LBC. You know, just to ease the mind and heart of those impatient and excited girls like me. Heh!

And oh, no free samples? :'(

How about you love, have you tried shopping at Althea Philippines?Any recommendation on what to buy next? :)

Read more

Beauty Review: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick

In 1992, Bobbi Brown introduced the iconic Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick. 2 years ago, it gets an update with a unique transparent base plus skin tone correct pigments for an incredibly natutral look!

I have been wanting to own a Bobbi Brown product ever since I discovered my love for make-ups. And now here it goes, my first ever Bobbi Brown product... and it's a foundation stick! (Not something I am used to)

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick

Php 2600

Bobbi Brown Megamall

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Action

STEP 1

I applied the Foundation Stick by smudging on each areas of my face (i.e. forehead, nose, cheeks, chin, temples)

STEP 2

I used the Happy Skin Stippling Brush to spread the foundation from the center of my face (doing it in a circular motion)

I loved using the stippling brush better than the flat foundation brush as it gives me an "airbrush" finish, since I believe, the flat brush tends to "eat up" the foundation that is why it's better to be used in liquids over creamy products.

Voila! Here's my Before and After look. :)

{My Thoughts}

Quality 5/5

Price 3/5

Packaging 4/5

This foundation is creamy yet weightless, thus giving you a light coverage. This means, if you have no to little blemishes to cover, this one is perfect for you. For those with with acne spots/scars, you would have to build for coverage. What I also love about Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation is the wide array of swatches to choose from, and perfect for yellow-toned Asians!

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation feels realy like a second skin. The lightness does not compromise its longevity as it lasts for at least 4 hours without touch-ups.

I am not sure how it works with oily skin type but for dry to combination like mine, it works pretty well as it is not drying/tight and not too oily. It actually gives my skin a "sheer" look and I so love it!

Excited to try out other Bobbi Brown gems! Would you recommend any? :)

Read more

Beauty Review: Juice Beauty Lash Defining Mascara

I have eye issues. I get styes from time to time, and I think I even got chalazia! Reason why I promise myself that I will stop using "dirty" eye make-ups. So in my search of a clean Mascara, I found the Juice Beauty.

Juice Beauty Defining Mascara

Php 1,100

Beauty Bar

Since it says  that the ingredients are certified organic and mineral-based, this mascara was formulated without parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances.

As for the packaging, it looks elegant with its frosted silver color. However, packaging is a bit heavy.

{My Thoughts}

Quality 4/5

Price 3/5

Packaging 3/5

When choosing my mascara, I do not look for the lengthening type but rather the volumizing. But my problem with volumizing mascaras is that it tends to clump and flake. Which is not cool, if you ask. So when I tried the Juice Beauty Mascara, I was kind of weirded by its consistency because it's a bit watery. 

Without Mascara

With Juice Beauty Mascara

It stayed pretty long but I noticed minimal flaking. Other than that, I think I'm lovin' it. ☺

Read more