Things You’ll Learn from Oscars 2014

“No matter where you're from your dreams are valid"

Oscars 2014 had been concluded. 

Netizens all over the globe have expressed both their satisfaction and disappointment on the results of winners. Some have expressed their admiration, named their own best and even worst-dressed celebrities who absolutely did their best to glam-up for the highly-acclaimed awards event.  And while most of the stories have focused on these, I decided to focus on what seem to be relevant and applicable on our own daily lives -- life lessons which we can get from these highlights:

Hot and Fresh: Burberry's Brit Rhythm for Her

“A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”

This popular quote about perfume by Christian Dior indeed holds true. And while his brand has been successful in the paradigm of luxury goods, another brand has set to take another leap by expanding its beauty / fragrance line for Women -- Burberry.

Yes, Burberry had just recently launched a new perfume named as Brit Rhythm for Her, which I actually got as a “pasalubong” this week (I know, I'm very lucky. Haha). 

It was just launched last month (Hot and Fresh), and I’m not sure if this is already out in the Philippine market (anyone who knows?).

Anyway, here are the things that you should know about this perfume (some of which are the main reasons why I was sooo happy receiving this):

The Right Wrong Partner

“We’re all seeking that special person who is right for us. But if you’ve been through enough relationships, you begin to suspect there’s no right person, just different flavors of wrong…” -Galway Kinnel

Hello there! I know it’s been ages since my last post (well technically around 2-3 weeks) and here I am now, trying to make it up.  :) I have been in a sort of vacation (which I will share details on my next blog post) and had been quite busy as well in the corporate world.

Anyway, so today I realized that it’s already February -- the Love month. Needless to say it’s one of the much-anticipated months for love birds, those who are in a relationship, or  simply those who have their own special someone. While for those who are still in search for their soul mate, it’s a month that they wished had never existed (nonetheless).

The Missin’ Piece

“It seems I have everything… but why does it feels like there is something missin’?”

Have you ever asked yourself this same kind of question? Have you ever experienced a dilemma wherein although life seems to be too generous on you, still it doesn't seem to be good enough?

In the context of today’s worldly aspirations and desires, having a job that pays you beyond your needs, can afford to travel the world right there and there, partying like there’s no tomorrow,  running your own business, having good set of friends and vast network , well then,  you are considered to be living the  “good life”. 

And to be living the “good life”, being happy, fulfilled and grateful should always follow. But if this didn't happen, if things seem to be still "incomplete", then it is really about time for you to ponder on the reasons why. You brain (or probably your heart) might have laid out to you the reasons, but I hope they we’re able to tell you the most evident one -- that there is still part of you that’s missing.

Yes, there is a missin' piece(s) within you that you need to find, you need to decipher. And it could be one of the pieces below:

On Writing Goals and A Sneak Peek on 2014 Starbucks Planner

2014 is fast approaching.  And while most are still on a festive-mode, some have already started thinking about their new year’s resolutions, goals (either short and long term), and plans (either relating to love, career, travel or personal development) for next year. Needless to say, we usually set our goals and plans in two ways: plotting it in our minds or jotting it in a planner.  

And although by just simply “thinking” of goals is a practical way, making it tangible or visible to the eye has a bigger impact on its realization.

Speaking of writing goals, one of the biggest craze every Christmas Season here in the Philippines is the collection of Starbucks “stickers” with one main goal -- to get the Limited Edition Planner. And just like most of the Filipinos, I am very keen on how the planner looks like -- from the design cover to the inside sheets.  

Most of you might have your own 2014 Limited Edition Starbucks Planner by now. But for those who haven’t finished yet their quest on collecting stickers, let me give you a sneak peek.

The Fault In Our Stars Movie, Out with Official Poster and Controversial Tagline

Seeing this movie poster, well the official movie poster of one of my favorite books made my day.

The Controversial Tagline "One Sick Love Story"

Yes, I am an avid fan of John Green, and his creations, and what I love the most in his genius creations is “The Fault in Our Stars”.

Korean 101: My Kind of #ThrowbackThursday

Today is another #ThrowbackThursday. And while looking for a possible #TBT picture to post, I suddenly saw this A4 paper which is about two to three years old already.

Numbers 1 to 10 plus 100 and 1,000 in English and Korean.

Yes, what you are seeing are numbers one to ten, one hundred and one thousand with a Korean translation below it (not written in Korean though).

On Life Trade-Offs

If I am to look back on one of the significant lessons that I learned and appreciate the most in my college days that would be the one relating to the Principles of Economics by Mankiw, specifically the principle “People Face Trade-offs.”

Reason why? Simply because this lesson is not just a plain principle that can be applied in Economics, it’s also a lesson which we may apply in our own daily lives.

People Face Trade-offs was defined in Mankiw’s Principles of Economics as: 

“To get one thing, you have to give up something else. Making decisions requires trading off one goal against another”.

True enough, making decisions and choices in life requires us to trade-off one over the other.

MAC Amplified Creme Cosmo Lipstick -- A First Safe Try.

Believe it or not, I rarely wear lipstick. I usually go for a lip balm or a lip gloss for everyday use.

But then, since I wanted to take my beauty-slash-makeup know-how up a higher notch, which actually started when a fairy makeup artist, in the name of Ten Franco wave her magic wand, sprinkle her fairy dust and eventually transformed me to a different person (as what they say), I decided to start off wandering on a beauty product that can easily transform a person by wearing nothing but that. Apparently, it is no other than a lipstick.   

Yes, a lipstick is considered a staple for every lady’s makeup arsenal, yet used to be not for me.

Since it’s going to be my first try, I have thought and researched carefully on what brand and what shade. It has to be a good brand, and a safe shade -- good enough for my 12-hour work, safe enough to maintain both a corporate and casual chic look.    

And I so ended up with MAC Amplified Creme Cosmo Lipstick.

MAC Lipstick

When it Rains, it Pours.

“When it rains, it pours” --  indeed this is one popular saying mostly associated  with  negative circumstances or situation.  When a problem arises one after another, when problems seem to overflow, we cannot help but utter this.

Pondering on why such had been the practice all over the globe,  it must be or it is simply because of the word “rain”. For something, rain is linked with calamity, worst destruction, if it continues to pour.