♥ Woman's Colour. ♥

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Yesterday I originally planned to go to Wellington's Cable Car but unfortunately it was closed until Monday for its annual safety inspection. I then just decided to do some window-shopping. For three hours or more, I've been confined to only just 1 section: COSMETICS/MAKE-UPS.

I find it an extraordinary and truly fascinating experience for many reasons:

1. I'm more interested in make-ups when I was in elementary rather than as a grown-up or even today.
2. Since, I have no enough knowledge about it, I usually get shy to look around at our local malls.
3. The saleslady talking to me is more of a pressure rather than of help that's why I literally AVOID THE AREA.

But... yesterday was different. It was the perfect time to meet the WOMAN's COLOURS. =) I first went to the brands known to me such as Maybelline, L'oreal, Revlon and Max and Clarins. Then, I went to sections of Australia & UK such as Natio and Australis. After that, I encountered some of the probably most expensive brands like Shiseido, Channel, Dior and Clinique. It felt heaven. Can I tell you one funny thing. I was hesitant to touch & try those in the area of Channel & Dior. =p I was intimidated. I was overwhelmed not just with the brands but more of the fact that I rarely touch those cosmetics and all the more see/try LOTS of testers! [though I tried them only in my hands]

As I went home, I looked at my kikay kit or make-up kit that has been kept for years. hehe...
And I found this antiques... LOL


♥ NIVEA lip balm in cherry flavor, I love it & I really use this one everyday.
♥ Maybelline Fruit Jelly Lipgloss, I also love this one but seldom use because it's messy.
♥ Avon burgundy lipstick, usually used just in the morning or occasionally.
♥ Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation. I really love this one and it's really good but for some reason, I developed an allergy to it last year. Now, that's sad coz I really like this one.
♥ Avon eyeliner. I rarely use this coz I'm too lazy but I really think that eyeliners alone changes my face, my look or my aura. =p
♥ Avon Mascarra Long Lashes. I use this when I'm playing with my face inside the home. =)
♥ Dove Moisturizing Two-way Powder, Radiance Shine, Eyeshadow Rouge. I bought this one from my tita last year. Used it for just a couple of times. I love 3-1 packs but they seldom come in a good combi colors. The quality is not much of top of the line too.

Upon seeing this shameful make-up kit of mine, I decided to buy myself some new stuff that can boost up my look. =) I raided Queensgate [mall in Lower Hutt, NZ] to find cool matches for me, without breaking my budget and here they are..... =0

* No 7 Stay Perfect Foundation and Botanics lipstick *

I'm not sure if I can give useful reviews out of them just like other bloggers do. Maybe I won't attempt either but I'll surely share to you my experience! Hope you had a grand weekend!

SweetNight,

Miss Sachi

♥ 100th Blog Entry Special ♥

Friday, November 6, 2009

Good Friday everyone! Today is a big day for me because this my 100th blog entry. *clap,clap,clap* hehe... Looking back, some of my previous entries are just about my personal sh*ts, some do really make sense and some come too strong or too meek. Anyhow, this particular blog will be a special treat for all of you. Since I'm a woman, (a tough & proud one) the first treat is for the whole Venus Clan - SHOPPING GALORE!!!

* didn't i just mention about how much I want to try branded items?!

i smell opportunity ladies, how cool is that!?*

* I'm a Canon-lady, this is definitely a must-see for me!*


* Some me-shopping! Well, I guess it wont hurt to bring along my
bestfriend, or mom & ate bong. =p*

* it's time to start completing the Christmas Gift List!*

* Let's go girls, let's have the FUN that WE DESERVE!*

These freaking cool stuff 'bout Shopping are from my own mailbox, email account & various friendly sites on the net. I hope you enjoy my treat for you this Friday Madness! More to come, promise!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Surprises. ♥

In a span of one month, I've encountered some life's surprises. =p

First one - my ticket home. I booked it sometime in October. I was supposed to fly mid-Oct but some changes made me change my mind and decided to rebook it, at least for another month. So, I called Singapore Airlines. Surprisingly, the rebooking cost me nothing! =) Isn't that surprisingly cool?!

Thanks Singapore Airlines!

Second one - talking about jobs. I worked as a Cashier in a supermarket for a couple of months. Before my supposed flight on October I was offered an office job which I turned down. There goes the stubbornness in me. But later, weeks before my new departure date, a temporary job came which pays better. I decided not to be stubborn anymore and happily grabbed the opportunity even though it means goodbye movie marathons. hehe...

Thanks to Randstad!

Some of you might think that these are just ordinary things in our everyday lives. But for me, they are surprises I need to be grateful for. Besides, that'll help me have a more positive outlook in life. So thanks for letting me be. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ No Batman, No Spider-man, No Superman ♥

Thursday, November 5, 2009

I started my morning watching the NatGeo channel. Luckily, they are showing the History of Titanic, this time focusing to Captain Smith's blunder and negligence of his duties. You know how addict I am to anything that has something to do with Titanic. =) But I also would like to watch their docu on RP's M.V. Donya Paz which is said to be Asia's Titanic. If I'm not mistaken it has set the world-record for the most number of fatalities in the history of maritime disasters. The next docu was about the 9/11 bombing back in 2001.

Rewind to 9-11-2001. I did not have much understanding of these events (chronologically) since news at that time were just popping left and right. Not to mention, I was too preoccupied with College life, mid-term times if I remember it right. It was a tragedy caused by humans' incapacity to understand and love each other. So sad. I just uttered to myself, in reality there are really no superheroes. [i know, i should have known that earlier, and i do] But I guess no one is prepared for such tragedy, not even US. Unlike in movies where they all seem to be intelligent and always right on time, the 9/11 incident showed that REALITY is way different form our imaginations. I just could not understand why the people stayed on Tower 2 when in fact Tower 1 was set on fire due to the 1st hit of an aircraft. I could not understand why did the authorities let them stay in those 2 buildings and even told them it was okay to go back to the Tower 1. I could not understand why there were hi-jackers on the planes in the first place. Can you imagine, the ticket agent told later that he has this strange feeling to one of the passengers that turned out to be on of the hi-jackers and still let his guard down a bit!

The good thing is, just like the Titanic which changed the whole Maritime Standards, 9-11 incident changed Airport Securities too. And honestly, I think it just had to happen.

That just hit me. When something is finally happening, everything else just seem to change including us. Sometimes its for better but sometimes it simply ain't. The power of reality is just too overwhelming I guess. God forbids but if the same thing happens again in the future I'm pretty sure we'll discover some other mistakes then. It's sad but I guess that is life.

Moving on, I got this theory that I just patched all up the other night. I knew someone who adores US so much. In fairness to him, I share the same views too. However, he compares so much our country to US which I think is out of the question. Don't you think so too? He could write a series of book about how rotten and hopeless our country is and another series for his adoration to US plus his American dream. =p Truth is I have nothing against it. But don't blame me if I'd be hurt if anyone would say all these bad things to my country. I am not blind, I know the problems of my homeland and I know too my responsibilities and my lack of action as its citizen [but slowly I'm trying to be part of the change I want]. This guy I'm talking about has finished his degree in a university subsidized by the government. That makes me sad and a little mad. I for one is also a product of a State U, that is one reason why I join public service, to return somehow what help they have given me in my studies. I mean he has the guts to complain yet do nothing or think nothing of how he can help out.

I have an idea, though it may be a drastic move & many might appeal but it's my right to think, bleh. What if the government use its power to recruit the most brilliant people that they need who graduated from State Us and make them work for them for say, 3-5 years? =p As I said, I was just thinking. Remember there are no Superheroes in reality, but we can be the simple human beings that can create change.

Here's my theory related to what I said above. People complain that those who are in the government are if not stupid are less brainier that's why they are easily fooled, that's why many get away with cases filed in court including tax cases, that's why we have thoughtless laws. What can you expect!? Look, the most brilliant people are either hired by top private corporations or go abroad. The average people are hired by the small-medium enterprises. Who are left to run the country, the less brilliant or the lazy ones, we choose. Now everybody wonder why we have all these problems. hay. Just so sad. Come on, tell me, do I make any sense. =p

The above are just my idea and self-made theory that probably need more polishing and/or evidence. hehe... I just need to clear my thoughts from these things, hence the urge to write.

It's Thursday again, hope you're having a great week and tomorrow it'll be a Friday madness once more.

All Love,

Miss Sachi


*no hard feelings okay, just airing my thoughts [applying generally), that's all*

♥ Frustrations blah blah blah... ♥

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

This is not such a very good day! Hep, before you think of anything negative that happened to me, let me tell you that there is none. Everything is perfect, or so I thought. The thing is I'm a little [understatement] frustrated and the cause is my addiction to Internet surfing. Gosh, I cannot seem to stop to browse all these online stores that appear left and right just like mushrooms & grasses, hehe. They're everywhere! That is despite the fact that I have hundreds of unopened invitations from them in my Multiply Account. =p

my supposed to be Diesel Bag, hehe

Oh, this is so mean. So HARD to resist temptations that seem to be just everywhere. I suddenly come up to a self-realization which I think is yet to be proven more solidly. I intend to spend more moolah when I'm less productive! You know why I say that, it's because more time, effort and energy thinking about spending (as in to the point that I cannot brush 'buying' off my mind) means less time being spend on other matters like reading, working or whatever it is. I'm too preoccupied with that uber-cute diesel bag, very chic make-ups and branded shoes & bags that I can no longer do other functions. I seriously need help. ='( Good thing however, I'm moving out of this country, it's making me mad when it comes to shopping! *sheesh*

Err, I spent the whole day, window-shopping through their catalogues and websites - the whole day imagine! What a waste!? *hoo* To end all these, I'm paying them a visit, last visit this Sat., (hehehehe) I just hope that the weather cooperates then. Now, you know why I'm frustrated. Aside from my incapacity to buy the things I'm craving to death right now (at least all), I feel unproductive. I just wonder though, do you think if I were able to buy those stuff I'll still feel not productive?! LOL

Since I mentioned branded things above. The truth is I never had both the mean and the chance to buy such things. I know that style and fashion depend on how one carries herself or her outfit [ultimately at least] but I'd still like to try them on and see for myself if there's really a difference to the fitting, materials and quality all-in-all as compared to the averagely-branded stuff. Most people who've tried both say there is, just wanna prove it myself or who knows busted it. =)

Truth is I just know the brand names but I'm clueless as to which is more expensive or a better product. So, okay you may laugh at me [coz I'm laughing at myself too, hehehe] but I'd say anything worth more than Php 5000.00 for a starter. hmm hmm hmm *think, think, think*

I'll end this post challenging myself, i.e. to be super chooooosy and overly meticulous when it comes to buying things especially with clothes, shoes and bags!!! That way I'll be able to try branded ones & I'll be out of trouble from any impulse shopping. WIN-WIN strategy, eh? I just wonder how long can I keep up with my challenge. *sigh* =p


SweetNight Fellas! I'll be the wise shopper I always wanted - SOON!

Miss Sachi

♥ One Big Fat Lie? ♥

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Hello sweeties, I just wanna share this one before I finally crawl into my bed [and finish MI2, hihihi]. I remember during high school we were asked by one of our teachers [cud not remember the name nor the subject though] to write into a piece of paper our supposed to be 'own philosophy in life'. It was a homework. Since I was not good in remembering some assignments during that time and I was in the phase of loosing my interest to write too, I decided to just, well, copy or rephrase something that's been hanging around our house for years. I thought that those words written on a wooden plaque were perfect! Actually, if I'm allowed to say, it was my mom's idea! hahaha...

Fast Forward.

It's been years since that incident and honestly I felt like I lied in answering that particular homework where I was supposed to say/write my very own life's philosophy. SO, this night I decided to post my saver from that time and try to tell you as honest as possible if I really applied it for the past, what... 10 years of my life. [crossing fingers now]. Join me! I'll highlight my success (of course, hehe) and make bold those that remain lies.

DESIDERATA - by Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, [i'm stubborn kasi] even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,[do you agree w/ this?] they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, [50/50] whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

I do not want to make an overall assessment or evaluate myself for that matter. I'll just let the above speak for itself. Maybe next time I'll share my true PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE. How about you, what's your life philosophy?

SweetNight Guys,

Miss Sachi

♥ Sachi on CHOOSING, ENVY & DREAMS ♥

Monday, November 2, 2009

Is it me or just the moon tonight that's driving my mind into the land of crazy thoughts?

What's the drama, you might be wondering. Well, as I previously blogged, six months ago I tried to migrate, leaving everything I love behind. [As I promised too, I'll try to be more open-minded and more open-hearted as I have ever been before.] After half a year I decided to go back because of so-many-to-mention reasons. [I'll be flying in a couple of weeks] I do not exactly know if it's the recent events that are bugging me or the people i know who are to migrate soon [everybody just seems to be leaving RP] or my decision to be more open-minded or the full moon tonight that is giving me this 'feeling'. The feeling of wanting just to stay here. hahaha.... I know I'm so hard to understand, that's why I do not ask to be understood by everyone. I'm a woman after all, what an excuse to change my mind as fast as the next tick of the clock. nyahahaha =p

I guess it's true that you won''t miss something until the moment you loose it and people just tend to want what they don't have.

♥ ♥ ♥

I guess so too, blessed are those who say: "THERE'S NOTHING ELSE I CAN POSSIBLY ASK FOR IN LIFE!" [or they're just lying?, what do you think?] Say we take it as unquestionable truth, I just wonder, when will be the time I'll be saying that. Can somebody tell me how to get to that point!? (read: NOW)
For me, even though it's absolutely their freedom to feel and say there's nothing else they could ask out of life - If I were them, I'll probably just keep it to myself. I see that gesture as a way of staying humble. Why? Sure you could be an inspiration to others, that is if your life is truly inspirational which I think is very seldom but I could almost surely say that most people would just feel envious, most people would feel that their cases are hopeless, most people would feel that the world is unfair only to them and worse they would think and feel abandoned. I just wonder why not ask CHARITY and KINDNESS out of life. I mean, if they are personally happy with their lives already why not bring their existence to a higher level. Ask and do something for other people. Say, they are into charities already, I suppose and I'm pretty sure that it can never be too much to help others, after all people in need are almost countless nowadays.=p [cool down]

Okay, enough of my pickle-mindedness, enough of my endless wants (hehe) and enough of my deviously envious thoughts. [shrug, shrug, shrug] =p

♥ ♥ ♥

I remember I once said that I believe that dreams do die but dreamers do not. I still believe in that though I must admit that dreamers have death too but in the entire life of a dreamer, there could be many dreams. Dreams that changed, got old, replaced, revised, died and born. That's why I come up with this realization:

I have dreams and for me I make them flexible. Some of which I'll allow to die, some I'll change, replace or revise and some are yet to be born if not a sprout. You see, the fact that dreamers die changes my view somehow. Like a man, I'm now more concerned of the path towards my dreams rather than the end goal. I think that in every step to the path I'll take, there are small pieces of my big dream that comes true and those small pieces are the ones I have to cherish because one day they'll be the big & ultimate dream I always had.

To dream is free. Our dreams are absolutely ours. So why do we depend its coming true to other people or chances even. We create it. We hold it. It is just right that we do something about it, after all we're the one who'll benefit from it. Only, let us not forget & ignore the road to our dreams, for all we know it's the best part of dreaming and of our dream itself. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Ten Random Things About ME ♥

Okay, for the sake of fun, I won't think too much, just the first ten things (with or without sense) that comes up my mind, of course, ABOUT ME or somehow related to me.

1. For me the ff: are underrated foodies: Potatoes, Bananas and Eggs. They're yummy and nutritious as is and you can do lots of other stuff from them. =p They're my faves and must-have-always when I get my own pantry or house. hehe

2. In the hype of TITANIC, I watched it almost every free time I have. I used to memorise all the lines. I was just so hooked and fascinated. Actually, until now. One mighty dream I have - SEE THE TITANIC for MYSELF! =p big dream, eh?

3. I suffered form inferiority complex. Sad really, but I believe I've recovered.

4. I'm not so materialistic but I like comforts. =)

5. I don't have a dream wedding [yet].

6. When I was still a little girl, I liked to become a teacher, a doctor and a soldier! hihihi

7. I daydream more than half of my life! hehe [ i dunno really but i'm definitely a big daydreamer]

8. During Highschool, I still play paper dolls and hooked in animes, actually up to College. hehehe

9. I used to be skinny. During highschool when I get my first broken heart (yikes!) I became uber fat! and never come back to the slim type figure. How sad? How I hate that guy all the more! hehe [we're actually friends now]

10. One could/should have been in my life I cannot forget - STUDY @ UP Diliman. But don't get me wrong, I'm happy the way I am right now and I'm one proud produce of PUP. =p

There is so much more coming into my head. But I got to stop since I only promised for 10. Maybe next tme, we'll hit another round.

What about you, tell me some random things 'bout you! It's fun. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Neutral Grounds ♥

*image borrowed from google*

Quoting from wikipedia:

"Crossroads (culture), an intersection of roads. This meaning is used metaphorically
as a place where other things – both physical and abstract – meet."

Sachi on the other hand has another way of seeing a crossroad. For me, crossroad is a point where you are in a neutral ground and are about to make a choice, hence the neutrality stops. It's a crucial place, so crucial that many avoid them, I believe. But somehow destiny has managed to put me on crossroads every now and then. I wouldn't know and I have no attention of analysing too if I've chosen the right road for me. So far, I regret nothing grand about my life. Here's what I realized, when I'm at a crossroad, I feel like the decision I'm about to make is such a big deal (and maybe, just maybe it really is) but the moment I picked and walked down on one road, the big deal about it ceases. The moment I decide on something, my focus also diverts like automatically and I guess I know deep inside that there's nothing else I could do to turn back time so why waste my time and energy thinking about the could-have-beens & should-have-beens from the past.

Going back to the crossroad where I'm at, I have 12 days to think about which road shall I take soon. The good thing about me, I believe that no matter what decision I'll make, it would be what's best for me. Maybe not in the way I'm expecting it to be or other people are expecting it to be but I really just have faith that HE's leading me to the right path. And right path does not mean easy nor comfortable but a path which will make me a better believer in HIM and a better person for the world.

So, that's the positive way I'm seeing my situation now. For some darker side, I'll be hypocrite if I'll say being at a crossroad is fine with me, or it ain't stressful. Sure it feels like shit to be in a situation where you had to make a choice that would definitely affect you and other people's lives. It has a risk you know. So, it still sucks, thinking about it over and over again until the deadline comes to make your choice final.

During crossroads, sure I seek advices from different trusted persons close to my heart. But, I'm the most hard-headed and stubborn girl in town deep inside (except w/ my mom). Meaning, when someone's talking to me about something, I can argue up to the end (no kidding). I can do that with my mouth open or shut. (some skill, eh?) =p If we're close, I'll argue through talking, however if we're not, the arguments will stay inside my head (so I'll stay as a winner!) hehehe With that attitude, do you think I can follow other people's advises? Don't get me wrong, I do listen, I do get and even use their points but I rarely, rarely follow exactly what others are saying. Advices help indeed but the one thing that really get me through during and after a crossroad is FAITH, no doubt. Faith in HiS Love for me. FAith that He wont let anything bad happen to me. Faith in myself.

Faith is such a very strong and wide word for me. It's almost everything to me. I mean, it could make you stronger & at the same time it makes you humble and all that. So, I'm wondering, though my Faith for sure needs more nourishing, where or how far will it take me. Isn't it exciting to know? =p

As I've said I'll be moving out from this Neutral Ground, soon and by the time it's over and done one thing is for sure, I DID it with FAITH!


P.S. From this blog forward, expect an older but bolder, more serious but more fun, more open mind & open heart posts from Miss Sachi. (hope so!)

Keep the blogrolling!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Friends with money & work. ♥

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Howdy! It's been a little too long, eh? For a moment, I thought of giving up this blogging but then, I'm suddenly back to my senses and realized it was such a foolish idea (at this time atleast). So here I am, writing my sentiments. There is this old blogsite I read over the weekend which really inspired me. It was already old (xanga account) and have been inactive for 4 years! so no need I guess to share the site but most of the entries are really good that I could compare it to like, ahmm, reading another self-help, empowerment book. What's more amazing is that 90% of her views are like mine, only she can express herself clearer and bolder. How freaking cool is that!?

So what's my story? And oh just before I forget, I'll resume and make bawi for my countdown next week, promise! *wink* There's just something that's been bothering me to death these past days. Yep, it's that serious and it happened while I'm in the height of my peace, believing that everything will be fine when I'm finally back. For a moment too, I felt like I just wanted to stay here and never go back to the chismax world, chaos, pollution, corruption, yucky political gimmickry, low-paying jobs etc etc etc. Something bad really came up, eh?

What do I realize? Personally, I think I'm not praying enough (so shame on me), that is why God is calling my attention once more. Another thing is, it's very rare to meet people with credibility, integrity, knowledge and power, and at the same time stay humble and sensible. Gets? How i wish I could meet or at least know someone like that, someone to look up to, just once in my career! I also realized that the problem is not because people do not understand this and that, the problem is that people refuse to even try to understand.

Lastly, I heard or must've read somewhere that the only way to conquer your fear is to face it. So, what's mine? I'm afraid to be jobless. I'm afraid to loose money. Now, am I materialistic or realistic? You tell me. We're the type of family who just always meet the ends until my sisters graduated and helped the family out. I'm lucky I'm the youngest, so no much pressure but what we've gone thru stuck to my mind somehow, hence the birth of my fears. I've been jobless for 3 months (2.5 actually) because my previous job is a killer! =p You know what, I've been fine not only because I prepared for going jobless but also because of my avid supporters. hahaha (family & friends). But it didn't take away my fears. So should I go through the same process once again and make sure this time it will work? Meaning, should I go back home & quit my job and just apply somewhere I love to, or should I stick to it, swallow my pride & beliefs because it's more economical? Yeah, people always have options. The hardest part is picking which one. Considering money, by all means I'd rather stay, but considering my inner self, the decision would've been otherwise.

As of the end of this writing, I still do not have a concrete answer. =p May the Above, bless me with strength, courage and wisdom to overcome this trial phase.

Oh money, Oh jobs, why are you so mean to me!? =p Can we be friends, please? hihihi... thanks in advance!

Peace-out!

Miss Sachi