Be Kind to Yourself

As I've mentioned in my previous post, my new year's resolution every year is "Change". It has never failed me, and I feel like I'm in a better place in life than I was years ago. Sometimes, however, "Change" can be a bit of negative, as it can mean that something in me is wrong and that it needs to be changed, which is not usually the case. This is why I loved Verily Magazine's recently posted Style Resolution, which is "Be Kind to Yourself". In this resolution, you simply have to look in your mirror everyday and try to say one thing that you love about yourself, whether it be a freckle on the nose or your big wide smile. Janet, the writer of the blog post, said that "This isn’t about some “feel good mantra,” but a real exercise in learning about yourself, your worth, and your undeniable beauty."  So, to start this resolution, here's my first kindness to myself, which I would love to share with you:

How about you, dear reader? How can you be more kind to yourself? What do you love about yourself?

"The Last"

I (and a two of my college friends) are up to something, and it's keeping me off the grid. But while I succumb to photo editing and website tweaking (hints!), destiny, fate, or what you may want to call it led me to this video - a day after I experienced yet another heartbreak (coinciding someone's birthday). It's really something, and I can't even describe it. Is it bad to want something like this?

P.S. Harry Shum Jr. is a major plus! Read the Director's Commentary here.

Link Love: Trinkets to Be Loved

My friend Pampeem of Pampered Pumpkin featured here has moved, and her new blog is now Trinkets to Be Loved! And again, she has a new set of accessories that I know you guys will love. Check them out:

Collar Necklace

 Ribbon Necklace

"The Claw!" Rings. I so loved these I bought two!

 Cloth bracelets

 Wing Ring

Aside from her accessories, she also started to share bits and pieces of her life - from her whines to her fashion tips! I'm loving how she gave a theme for each day of the week (e.g. Whiny Mondays, Style Tuesdays, etc). I'm so excited for her! I hope you guys can visit her and avail some of her goods!

Eiga Sai 2012

July is the Japan-Philippine Friendship month, and I've been joining its celebration ever since I was a college student. Once again, their kicking it off with Eiga Sai, which is a series of Japanese film viewings for free! I cannot wait to go to attend this year. Last year, I was able to watch only one movie (One Million Yen Girl) because I was too busy with work. This year, I hope to watch more since I'm on vacation!

Here are the two trailers of the movies I'm excited to watch:



Villain or Akunin is this year's feature film, and it seems heavy on drama, which makes me more curious about it.



This year's animated movie is Colorful and it trailer itself intrigues me (I couldn't find a trailer with subtitles, so I understood only little).

If you wish to learn more about Eiga Sai, you can visit the website of  The Japan Foundation Manila and download the flyer here.

Things I'm Afraid to Tell You

Last May 3, 2012, one of my favorite bloggers, Ez from Creature Comforts, started a campaign for honesty and transparency among bloggers. According to her, a lot of bloggers gets frustrated most of the time for the gap between real life and online life; therefore, they campaigned for all bloggers out there to write the "Things I'm Afraid To Tell You", which can be secrets, facts, and details about bloggers' lives that they don't usually tell or show readers. It was really a great idea, and reading some of the blogs was really a great experience, as some of them are really far from the image they created from their "online life". I might not have a lot of readers, but I do love writing lists and I have a lot of "Things I'm Afraid To Tell You" too. So, here goes:

• I have never been kissed. I don't want to be called too much of a prude or maybe unattractive, but it's the reality. And as time goes by, I'm scared that my first kiss would be traumatic.#OhIhopenot
• I'm frustrated with the future. I worry all the time, and I always wonder why others are so sure of what they are doing, while I'm not.
• I think I'm still hung up over a certain boy. I mean, he's the only person I truly loved, aside from my own family. However, I don't actually wish that he'll come back. I just find myself thinking of him often (especially the "what if's").
• I'd like to consider myself a patriotic Filipino, yet I always imagine myself out of this country.
• Sometimes, people around me automatically assumes that I'll "always understand". Although that maybe a good compliment, it's a little tiring too. Sometimes, I just want to lose it, and release all the control that I've mastered all my life. That way, people wouldn't take advantage of me.
• I have urges to help some of my friends to change their habits (when I think that they are destructive); however, as much as possible, I try not to, as I believe that, in the end, only them can help their selves. But I always wonder whether that makes me a bad friend.
• A lot of my aspirations are hard to reach, which is why I'm always disappointed on myself.

Ez was right. I had to think twice, thrice, and more to decide whether I want to hit that "Publish"button or not. But as you are reading this now, you'll know that I did, and that perhaps made a little difference. I hope other bloggers will be able to post their  "Things I'm Afraid To Tell You" as well. It's definitely worth it.

Link Love: Pampered Pumpkins

As I've mentioned here, my friend, Pampeem, was getting ready with her online accessories shop. And last March 14, 2012, she already published her blog. You can check it out here. In the meantime, here are some of my favorites from her summer collection:

(This Miu Miu inspired necklace is jut adorable!)

Be a gem and drop by her blog!

Upgraded

For quite a long time, I've been thinking on buying an iTouch 4th gen. or an iPhone. I settled for the iTouch because I didn't want to mix up my phone with my music, games, and editors (which used to use up my batteries when I was still using my iTouch 3rd gen.). So last Friday, I bought an iTouch, and I'm now enjoying it to my heart's content. The very first reason of my enjoyment would be the camera and photo editor apps.

The first two are taken using Instagram, while the last two are taken using Pudding, which is a Korean photo app that I've discovered through my co-worker and team leader. I also downloaded another photo app called Pixlr-o-matic that I haven't used yet. It also has an online/desktop version here. With these said, I'm looking forward to future posts with more photos!

BTW:

I bought my iTouch from an online shop called Kim Store, which offers gadgets in their "right" prices. It was my first online shopping experience because I've been very skeptical about online shops. I tried it out because my big brother's girlfriend recommended it to me. And yes, I did a "meet-up", but my brother and mama insisted that I go with someone and I did, with my Taiwanese friend. The meet-up went pretty well, and their courier seems to be really nice and trustworthy. The service was fast, easy, and trustworthy. I might become one of their "suki" or frequent customers soon. :)

LGMH

Just something that gives me that spark of belief that True Love exists.

(or sometimes make me wish that WE were one of the couples who made it.)