Free as a Bird!

What's the one thing you can sacrifice or give up for others voluntarily? 

Today, I decided to donate my long locks. The 13 inches long locks that I've been taking care of for almost two years. The everyday shampoo and conditioner routine. The locks I think the most beautiful part of me. The locks that makes me a woman. The locks that sways in the wind. The locks that I grew so people will notice me, will like me. ~_~ 

This hair represent me holding things back, not taking a risk, always thinking about what will others say, always pleases other people to like me... and today, I decided to Let Go... Make the Cut.. and Live just the way I am. Free as a bird! 

You can donate your long locks here: 
http://www.locksoflove.org/
http://www.pantene.com/en-US/beautiful-lengths-refresh/Pages/default.aspx

When Summer falls

I fell in love. 

Actually I fell in love before my acne strikes, and could you imagine what happened when pimple starts popping. My life turns upside down. I felt that something has taken away from me.  

And I tried many times to break up with him, for dumbest reason that I feel insecure and ugly, not worthy to be his girlfriend. I can't even look at him, I can't even look at myself in the mirror. 

Thankfully, he never left me. Awwww. He's my best friend. 

But still insecurities and jealousy eaten me up. And its eating me whole. Until one day, I watch an inspirational TV program 700 Club Asia http://cbnasia.org/v2/ at GMA NewsTV from 11pm - 12pm. I followed the prayer and before I knew it I started crying. I know something is taking back what was lost, and its Jesus. It turns my world upside down again, and this time, My world has never been the same again. 

I felt peace. I felt God's embrace. I felt loved. Its the best thing that happen to me. 

I feel the need to thank my acne experience, this was the way for me to find freedom and peace of mind. And truly, "Give thanks in all circumstances, For this is the God's will in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Everything happens for a reason, my friend.

Feel God's embrace today! 

~Summer~  

Eat. Pray. Love. (My Version)

I love to travel, well, who doesn't? 

Travelling makes me believe that I'm an explorer discovering new things. Like Amelia Earhart. And my wildest dream is to travel alone by myself. Like Liz Gilbert in Eat.Pray.Love. So I put them together and book myself in three destination this year! voila! Adventure awaits to discover new places and friends! 

I read and watch the movie, and its safe to say that the book is way better. I encourage everyone to read it. Here, I learn to meditate. "Praying is talking to God, but Meditation is listening to God" (an excerpt from the book).

This year, I have 3 destinations, locally, of course. I love the Philippines. :) 

April, I'll be snorkelling in the sea of Palawan, Coron. 

August, You'll see me strolling around Cebu. 

And November, summer is not over, Unwinding in the bay of Panglao Beach, Bohol.

It's really more fun in the Philippines!!! 

Like in the movie, this travel's main purpose is... 

To find one self. 

To search for the answer to my questions. 

To find purpose of living. 

To renew mind and soul. 

To find new friends along the way. 

To love. 

My friend. Book your adventure now! :) 

~Summer~ 

Road to Acceptance: FORGIVENESS

"Forgiveness is not something we do for other people, We do it for ourselves - To GET WELL and MOVE  ON" 

 True enough, the first aid to our aching heart and aching acne is Forgiveness. I was moved while typing the quote above, and how it was real in my life.

I hold grudges to people even my close family and friends, even our church Pastor, who have been a little harsh during my acne days. It still rings to my ear like "Anu nangyari sa mukha mo?" (What happened to your face?), "Ang dami!!!?" (So many pimples), "Maganda sana kaso me pimples" (She's beautiful but she has pimples), "Anung nilagay mo sa mukha mo" (What did you put on your face?). And I still cry even the pimples have gone away and leaves traces of acne scars. It still hurts... inside. 

All that I ever needed that time was just a hug. I wish they could have show some sympathy and care. And say instead "God love you, He doesn't look on outward appearance, He weighs the Heart". And during those times, I found a friend in God, who wipes away my tears every night, and tap me in the back saying "Everything is going to be fine, my child" 

That is why this Blog was born, to show sympathy, love, and care to those who are experiencing depression and developing insecurities and low self-esteem due to Acne. 

You are not alone, my friend. 

Today, I decided to Forgive. I can forgive because God has forgiven me. 

~SUMMER~ 

  

DREAM SKIN

I believe in the "Law of Attraction", whatever our thoughts are at this moment, those are the things that we attract the most. 


So, I try every waking moment of my life not to think of any negative thoughts, I always believe that there is hope. This too shall pass.   


Being optimistic and all can really change the way I look inside, and it helps me to cope up with life ~ depression to be exact. Although sometimes I need to remind myself, haha! 


Also, Visualisation is the key ingredients to attract positive energy, and in terms of beauty and skin glamour, my dream is to have their skin, i repeat their Skin, not their Face! haha! totally different. My Dream Skin is Korean Skin! 

   

Of course, they are actresses and they use make up all the time and rumour spread that some had plastic surgeries, haha, tsismis!

But then again, I am an avid fan of Koreanavolas and their skin up close are just flawless.  

I would recommend their product, their famous invention of "BB cream" but for me it became oily after some hours after application, maybe because of our tropical weather. 


I claim that my skin will transform, in a flawless beautiful, acne-free skin. Hopefully soon! 


I pray that yours too! 

Guinea Pig #1

I have search heaven beyond and earth beneath on what's the most hypoallergenic, non-comodegenic, oil-free, germ-free, alcohol-free, dermatologist tested, and paraben-free skin care system available in the market, and VMV hypoallergenic and Celeteque promised that. 
  

My beauty regimen consist of both;  

Morning: Celeteque Facial Wash, Celeteque Moisturizer, and Armada Sunblock.  

Evening: Celeteque Facial Wash, Celeteque Moisturizer, and Armada ID.  

I combined the two because VMV is quite expensive, hik!

I ritually do this regimen, even when I go out of town or out of the country. Well, my verdict upon using it for two years now and sad to say it did fail me. Of course, it may work for some people and this just came from my personal experience. 

          Please share your Beauty Regimen!

Buhay Pimples (Life with Pimples)

Buhay Pimples (Life with Pimples) 

Ginebra San Miguel,
famously drank in sari-sari store

There was a saying back then "How can you face your problem, if the problem is your face", i died laughing until it became reality to me. Wahaha


I had my Acne breakout in my Senior year, i'm 25 now, and its been 5 years and they are still here. haha! they never left, they really must love me, they won't go away...


I've almost tried every possibility to cure it, from benzoyl peroxide to Roaccutane, and from the weirdest things like mixing Alum (Tawas) with Liquor (Ginebra)

Tawas,
usually used to whiten armpit

If one day you wake up and decided to try this, here's the proper way to mess with it.. 

1 bottle of Ginebra

2-3 Tbsp. of Alum (Tawas)

1 Container (like Eskinol) 

Mix it all together in a container then use cotton to dab it on your face. Voila! Please tell me your experience with it... :)