Forever 21 Promo.

Forever 21 is on a Buy One Get One Promo from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4, 2011. Their FB page says it is only offered at their Manila Branches.

Photo from Google Images.

Photo taken during my last visit at their SM Megamall branch.

Too bad I have exams this coming week...hay. But unlike me, I don't want you to lose this chance to go shopping with this tempting promo! So go ahead and enjoy yourselves with their dainty goodies...

Don't forget to bring your girlfriends with you for that wonderful shopping experience. 

;p

Share a Shoe! (No, this is not MILO)

Just as I was browsing my FB groups, I saw this particular blog entry from a co-runner which is known in the blog world as journeyingjames.

I clicked on the thumbnail and read his article about the plight of the aspiring young athletes who are, unfortunately, shoeless. Read it here: (shoes-sharing) Like him, I was touched by the story of the three girls who were sharing shoes to reach their dreams. Stories like this are not uncommon, however and we have known this for a fact since Milo started their campaign in giving out shoes to the thousands of schoolchildren around the country who didn't have any. 

Milo has done their part for many years but still, there are MORE who are not yet catered by their generosity. And so, many more projects like this were launched out to the public to attend to those waiting needs of our inopportune countrymen. If you missed in participating at Milo Marathon this year (or did but wanting to help more), it's your time to shine with this project.

It may not be as big and popular as Milo's but it's definitely the same with its intentions.

"Bilisan mo, pahiram ng sapatos. Eto na yung tsinelas." 

Visit this links for more info:

Shoesharing Project
Batang Pinoy FB page

God bless!

La Salle for a Cause (A Promotion)

Two wonderful opportunities to help in Cavite:

The Centennial Outreach Program of DLSHSI in partnership with College of Nursing and 

School of Midwifery and Lasallian Youth Lifeliners. "Sandugo para sa Sandaang Taon" A 

blood-letting program that aims to collect at least 300 bags of blood for the benefit of De 

La Salle University Medical Center, General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital, and 

Philippine Red Cross. This coming Friday, November 11, 2011, 8am-4pm at De La Salle 

Animo Center.

Together, we can save HUNDRED lives :)

Main Beneficiary: De La Salle UMC Charity Wards

The Saringhimig is the official Institutional Choir of the DLSHSI.

On December 9, 2011, they will showcase their talent and prowess which brought them awards

 in several inter-scholastic singing contests. The show is also for good cause...for charity...as the

 main beneficiary of the concert is the DLSUMC Charity Wards.

PART I- 100 years of La Salle

PART II- 10th year Anniversary of SaringHimig

Official List of Performers:

Frances Anne Adlawan, Kevin Ancheta, Renz Joshua Centeno, Adrian Espino, Martin Louis M

Fernandez, Jorge T. Gianan, Angelique Pastrana, Jc Saballegue, Anthony Carlo Silva, Charleen

Beredo, Maria Dianne Alcasid, Atty Averill Francisco, Don Fortunato Grandeza, Sylvester

Castro, Lizette Co, Jener De Castro, Rayson Garcia, Lester Licudan, Eunice Mercado, 

April Lyn Peñaflorida, Iziah "Inaki" Ramos, Ma. Carmela A. Sampelo, Renn Miguel Vergara

Anna Bermudez, Patricia Margaret Anne, Julie Ann Zamora, Sherry Mae Lorenzo, Leola Mae

Valmorida, Kathleen Catubig, Yasmine Catuira, Allan Legaspi, Germaine Apalisok, Jhoana

Pambid, Karen Lopena

CHOIRMASTER: Steve Collado

MUSICAL ARRANGER: Dr. Julius Reyes

FLOOR DIRECTOR and CHOREOGRAPHER: Sir Erwin Flores

PRODUCER: Dr. Deo Panganiban

Buy your tickets now! :)


Sample of their latest performance (MEDRHYTHMIA 2010 CHAMPION): 

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1515636020157

an open letter for grandma (please don't be angry!) ;p

**I made and posted this on my FB wall. I also tagged my cousin living with my lola so that my lola/ grandma will know before we meet this Saturday that I cut my hair. Hehe. I am hoping that with her knowing it days earlier, I'll be forgiven by then.;p

I love my hair cut short. Aside from the fact that I'm not a comby (my own coined term for someone who frequently combs...haha) person, having a short hair is refreshing--- it makes me feel younger and is definitely more hassle free (just imagine the shampoo, conditioner, time and effort one can save by having a short hair). ;)

But my lola thinks otherwise. She scolds me whenever I did or do any attempts to shorten it. She said that short hair doesn't suit girls, and I look like a guy whenever I don short strands.

Maybe it's the old school Filipina woman in her that is letting her dwell in the belief that short hair are for boys only. Yes, I know that the image of a classy, conservative, attractive Filipina has a long black, shiny hair. I love my grandma, but her hair preference is too looooong ago. I believe that I'm still conservative though I really like pixie cuts.

Yes, a pixie cut! Indeed I was suppose to have it done on my hair but out of my respect for lola, I just bit my lip and bitterly asked the stylist to trim my hair a few inches..just enough for it not to touch my shoulders.

What do you think? 

Is short hair tomboyish or chic?

That dress!

This is in response to the question I left on my last blog, Finding "that" dress.

The dress that I wore is...

                                                       THIS!

I chose this because Ian said it look good on me, and I believed him (they say that when it comes to looking your best, your boyfriend knows best). Haha. I must admit that I was on a tight budget also that time so I let his preference prevail since it favors my wallet.;p

I wrapped the scarf around my shouders/neck to cover my broad shoulders. Pardon my unruly hair, due to time constraint, I wasn't able to fix it 'properly'. I just blow-dried it. Haha.

I bought this to go with my dress because I can't find the right heels to match.White, (like the color black) fits with any color and cute crystal beads adorns the pair so I decided to match it with my dress.

                              

                                                   White and gold accessories.

With my cousin who said that I can only wear the dress when I don't have any choice anymore. Haha. I didn't put any make-up on that day. I just used some non-comedogenic foundation and lip gloss. My skin is unreasonably sensitive and I often (if not always) get pimples whenever I put any on my face.

It was nevertheless a lovely wedding!<3

finding "that" dress.

Weddings are always wonderful: those nice gowns, colorful flowers and happy people.

I used to spend hours watching wedding coverages at Youtube, particularly those of Jason Magbanua's http://jasonmagbanua.com/. (Though there's one particular video he made that I don't like, the pre-nup of Maggie Wilson, it is horrible.:< )

My oldest close cousin just got married last September 19, 2011. As expected, it was a lovely wedding. It was held at the wedding capital of Batangas- Caleruega (I'm going to post some pictures of the event at my next entry). The main motif was mint green, but guests can wear any of the pastel colors as long as it's formal looking.

 I particularly like yellow, it is my favorite color. I only had one week to find the dress that I'll be wearing, (on my exam week!) So one half day weekday, I just went to the nearest mall in my uniform to find the perfect fit, in yellow.

SM Dasmariñas doesn't have a lot of chic boutiques unlike Mall of Asia, or Robinson's Ermita, at least. I only saw three stores with descent dresses on it, including the Department Store.

These are the dresses that I tried on in Lhasa boutique:

Dress No. 1  
Php 2, 000+

 Dress No. 2  Php 1,000+

 Dress No. 3
  Php 1,000+ 




I love the details of this dress.

All of the above dresses' back
look like this. 

 Dress No. 4  Php 350 
(on sale, originally 700? I forgot.)

                       

I love the cut of this one.

The yellow dresses were great. I considered them all, especially the last one, because it's cheap! Haha. I was on the verge of buying it but then for some reasons, I hesitated. So I went looking for more when weekend came. Guess where.

 Dress No. 5   Php 400 
                                          (originally 800)


Yes this is not yellow, but it is pastel. And I liked its soft hue.

What I didn't like with this dress is its bottom part.
There's a see-through fabric that reminded me of  a  kulambo/ mosquito net.

Dress No. 6   Php 400

 (originally 800)

Ian chose this one. He insisted on fitting it though it's too dark for pastel. I texted the groom's sister which is my cousin also if I can break the color code. She said I can, ONLY if I have no choice.

What dress suit me best? Why?

and

What dress you think I chose?

I'm going to post that dress on my next post.

:)

quick update: i missed blogging.;p

Yes.  I've been busy for the past few weeks. There has been a roller coaster series of events that took place, and it's not over yet. Let me share what happened on those days that I went missing here at Blogspot (no one might be interested to know but I'll still blog it.) Haha.;p

As always, I was seated on the choir loft with my choir mates.

The Kutless concert was a huge success. The band, as expected was amaaazing. The whole COP auditorium was filled on the Saturday night concert, and a lot of people were able to know and accept Jesus in their lives. A lot of people were saved.:)

I was so delighted that Ian's friends came to see the concert with us. We've been praying for them. 

God was so good, he touched their hearts and two of them accepted Him and went to the Altar call for the acceptance prayer as it is said in   Romans 10:9.  (Take note, accepted Christ, not converted to a religion. Christianity was never a religion. It's about accepting him, having faith in Him and living according to His will.) 

                        People heeding the altar call.                                             Mama and Ian with his friends and cousin.

Next, I've been so occupied making a scrapbook.

My older brother, Alvin Marion migrated to San Diego California with his family last September 30, 2011. Since he already had all the things he needed and refused to have anything heavy, (so that they will not have problems with the baggage weight) I decided to make him a scrapbook filled with pictures and dedications instead. 

Having lunch at the bus while going to Tagaytay.

Together with Ian, I went to houses of our relatives (as far as Tagaytay) to solicit messages from them for my kuya. We don't know how long he'll be separated from us (he'll be applying for a green card) so I got a little sentimental while doing the thing. Hehe. I juggled on doing the creative work on the twenty pages back-to-back of the scrapbook while doing my school works. I even slept on it. ;p  

Thank God and I finished it for four days (I just worked on it two hours a day, plus two days where  our immediate relatives wrote their messages to him.) 

A sample page of what I did. This is my page.
Every page corresponds to different relatives with their pictures with my brother and their messages for him.

And the day came. I handed the heavily love-laden piece of craftsmanship to my brother and bid our farewells. My father is an Airport Police so we didn't had any problems on acquiring several passes. My heart was heavy but NO, I didn't cry. Unlike in my brother's farewell lunch (where we really shed tears) I was surprised that none of us that time did, just my grandmother. Maybe because we know that they are going  for a good reason and we believe that their lives will be better there. Internet is so handy so we will not have any problems with communication...as if they are just here in the country too. Yes, maybe that's the reason why.

Dan, our youngest refused to go. He said he was tired from his P.E. class but I believe he's just not that strong  to see his brother go. It's a shame he didn't, but we understand. I want to believe kuya Alvin did too. Dan wrote all the things he wanted to say on the scrapbook anyway.

My brother with his biological family who loves him so much
(minus Dan, our bunso plus lola.)

After that, I attended a good friend's house party and also had exams and some quizzes. These definitely ate my time. 

And oh, I even stupidly injured myself from our gate.

I was already late for my morning class so I hurriedly closed the gate of our house not knowing that my palm is caught on its closing edges and was squeezed between it! It surely hurt.

Clumsy me!;p Hope it will not leave a mark.:(

"Hell week" / week full of hardcore exams are just around the corner so my next post may be two weeks from now. I know I'll be missing a lot but I'll just make up for it by reading a lot of blog posts from you on sembreak (which starts on Oct. 20).

Happy blogging!<3