love... peace... hope.. joy... for the year ahead

2009 may not be the best year for me... there were ups.... and downs.. a lot of it... thanks to Bro, He is always there....

as we say goodbye to year 2009... let us remember the laughter,the joy,the hard work,and the tears... and as we reflect on the past year... also think of the new one to come, because most importantly,this is a time of new beginnings and the celebration of life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL and God bless..
mwah...

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... it's... gonna make sense..

another working day tomorrow... what will happen? nobody knows... all i know is, what if... just what if... will it be me, my friends? really... nobody knows.. only Him knows what's good for us.... whatever it is... dyan lang si Bro.. :D

here's a song, a very good song.... just wanna share it with you... thanks mavic... ;)

Life comes at many shapes
You think you know what you＇ve got
until it changes
and life will take you high and low
You gonna learn how to walk
and learn which way to go

Every choice you make
when you＇re lost
Every step you take
has its cause

After you clear your eyes
you see the light
somewhere in the darkness
After the rain has gone
you feel the sun comes
And though it seems your sorrow never ends
Someday it’s gonna make sense

Tears you shared all the same
When you left you cry
or broken down in pain
All the yearn words you have spent in the past
Worrying about a thing that didn’t last
Every thing you saw
played a part
and every thing you are
in your heart

After you clear your eyes
you see the light
somewhere in the darkness
After the rain has gone
you feel the sun comes
And though it seems your sorrow never ends
Someday you are gonna find the answers

to all the things you’ve become (and all day down)
at your expense
Someday it’s gonna make sense

After the rain has gone
you feel the sun comes
And though it seems your sorrow never ends
Someday it’s gonna make sense
After the rain has gone
you feel the sun comes
And though it seems your sorrow never ends
Someday it’s gonna make sense

Christmas at FT

wheeee.. got new items from farmtown..
Christmas items...
nicey nicey..

now, it's Christmas at my farm..
take a look at my farm..:

HAVAIANAS >> SWAROVSKI HELLO KITTY

oh noh.. i want i want..
wishlist..
sana may magbigay this christmas.
sana lumabas dito sa pinas..

hi friends.. love nyo naman ako diba..
kahit yan na christmas, new year, valentine, birthday gift nyo sakin..
kung may 33/34 sana ok.. pero pwede na rin ang 35/36 na size..

here are the other colors:

HK black bow

thanks in advance.. :D

my FT

with new updates on FT (farmtown)... am so worried how would i reach level 60... wanna have that manor... and pool.. geesh..
don't wanna buy another farmland... but.. hmmmm.. maybe i can consider that.. it's a bit pricey though.. 3M coins.. :D

so here's what i did.... i plowed under my kitty flower farm... and under my name 'JUNE' farm... :D

'oping to reach level 60... soon... ;)

with flowers:

flowers hidden:

...my e/s experiment...

this year's company christmas party's theme is blackout..

as early as now.. i've been practicing on how my eyes should look like... so here it is.. i tried applying eyeshadow >> smokey eye effect... hoping it will be perfect by dec 17.. :D

eyes open:

comments please..

and oh, i dunno how to shape my eyebrows... dunno how to apply makeup or whatever you call that for eyebrows.. please help me.. :D

i used ELF mini make up kit for this trial..

disclaimer: my first time to blend eyeshadows... forgot to put mascara and curl my eyelashes... next time will post a better makeup.. :D

>>20091125<< hubby's not so surprise surprise..;)

... wear this ring... as a sign of my love and loyalty ... IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, OF THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT...

... for better or worst... in goodness and in health.. for richer or poorer.. TIL DEATH DO US PART...

i will never forget those lines... our wedding vows... you might get tired of hearing or reading this... but married to my ONE GREAT LOVE is the happiest moment of my life... of our lives....

they say wedding is just a day... and marriage is a lifetime.. i never regret married to my LOVE, and if i have to do it again.. i will still do it... ( kung may budget :D ) over and over again... i believe... this marriage will last a lifetime...

on our third wedding anniversary (Church Wedding)... no plans on how to celebrate it... i was supposed to go to work... but thanks to my colds, cough and headache... i have to apply for company SL... but... this spoiled hubby's plan... sorry love...

this is one anniversary where no material things were given as a gift.. thanks to economic crisis... ;) we were supposed to be at Davao by now.. but again.. thanks to GMA for undeclaring holiday on friday.. :D

but i would say.. this is the happiest anniversary i ever had... even i spoiled hubby's surprise.. somehow, he surprised me still...

we had our lunch at Dad's Saisaki eat all u can.. oh well, gluttony for an hour. we heard mass at Greenbelt chapel afterwards... foot massage at Island Spa Rustan's followed... we bought our dinner at TGIF and had our candlelight dinner at home... so here, this is supposed to be hubby's surprise... if i went to the office... he would have surprised me with a candlelight dinner... owel, we just assumed that i went to the office... he prepared for our dinner... with champagne and all.. sweet...

but who will ever think that this will have an impact on me... so there, i told my hub... "kunwari pumasok ako..." so at around 630pm.. he texted me... "wer u n"... then i replied.. "malapit n".... then i went out of the house... and "knocked" at our door... lights closed... with only a candle lit... background music... our favorite songs... so we ate... had our "script"... "wow naman that is so sweet.. na surprise ako..." hub:"uy buti naman"... and the likes... so the music is playing... canon in d is the first song in the playlist......

"the first time i loved forever... is when you whisper my name..." geeessshhh... am teary eyed... the hubby asked me why am i teary eyed... so there.. iyak na... that song, is our first dance song during our wedding... really loved loved that song... hay... so happy... very happy...

wedding anniversary celebrations may not be celebrated outside manila, outside the country... with expensive gifts and all... it can be celebrated inside your own home... him and i... having a candlelit dinner.. most happiest wedding anniversary i ever had... hubby's not so surprise surprise..

again.... i have to say this...

LOVE, I WILL LOVE YOU... TIL THE END OF TIME...

>>> &oh, thanks ms lestsky... alam mo na un... :D

our princess...

just tried this... though needs more editing.. :D


Create your own FACEinHOLE


Create your own FACEinHOLE

...salamat sa liwanag mo...

am so loving ABS-CBN's Christmas station ID this year.

Ang ganda ng message... and so with the melody..

simple lang pero may dating..

here's the utube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF80xdoIcC0

and here's the lyrics:

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Star ng Pasko
performed by ABS-CBN Artists

Kung kailan pinakamadilim
Ang mga tala ay mas nagniningning
Gaano man kakapal ang ulap
Sa likod nito ay may liwanag

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ting lahat
Mas sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Tayo ang ilaw sa madilim na daan
Pagkakapit bisig ngayon higpitan
Dumaan man sa malakas na alon
Lahat tayos makakaahon

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ting lahat
Mas sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Kikislap ang pag-asa
Kahit kanino man
Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko

Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko!

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Angel Locsin - Best Actress nominee @ Int'l Emmy Awards

if you can see the video, click the link:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid46021235001?bclid=45497685001&bctid=48790653001


I've watched this from start to finish..
a fan of both Angel and Piolo... kaya naman hindi ko pinalagpas..

i admit, i may be biased, but Angel really did a great job here.. great acting.. she truly is an actress now...

Angel is nominated as best actress to this teleserye - LOBO.. all I can say is ang galing galing nya.

my ellana experience

started purchasing ellana eyeshadows about 5 months ago..
at first i cannot purchase foundation and other powders since my skin reacted to any kind of mineral makeup.. so i settled for eyeshadows (e/s) and lipcolor (l/c).

will try to post swatches of my ellana e/s for your reference..

for the meantime.. i used posh and joyful e/s in my niece.. lovely i may say.. you be the judge:

.... lately.. i tried ellana machiatto foundation.... voila.. no reaction from my skin... yipeee..
have been using this for almost 2 weeks..
and i can say... my skin is more glowing...

better check this out:

TFS Quick & Clean BB Cream
Ellana Macchiatto Foundation
TFS Dewy Loose Powder

compare with this:

TFS Quick & Clean BB Cream
In2It Foundation in Soft Beige
TFS Dewy Loose Powder

which is better?

every StoRm will END - Bo Sanchez

i received an email today. read this one... it's worth your time..

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Did you suffer a loss recently?
A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?
Many of my friends lost many things in the recent flood.
My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my auntie said, “Bo, I lost all the material things I’ve collected over the past 50 years of my life!” Some friends told me that what was most painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.
Friend, I’ve got a message for you today: Believe that every storm will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.
Remember that every loss is temporary.
If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you’ll see your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.
If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you’ve had in your life. (I’m not sure what video version they use up there, but I’m sure it’ll be the most modern. Perhaps it’ll be a virtual reality video!)
If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe that God is creating room for something better to come your way.
How will this “better” happen?
Start being grateful.
That’s not a typo.
In the midst of your loss, be thankful.
I know you’ll complain, “Bo, there’s nothing to be thankful for! I lost half my life!”
Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.
Don’t focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.
You’ve got too many good things happening to you to be down!
Say this with me, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” (Not original from me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)
Why be grateful?
Because you attract what you focus on. I’ve said that before so many times, but I’ll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it’s so powerful.
When you become grateful, you attract more of what you’re grateful for.
Gratitude is a blessings magnet.

My Business Loss

Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.
It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net worth.
I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long time.
Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very healthy.
But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.
After some time, I declared, “God has something better for me.”
I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began declaring the unbelievable. I said, “I’ll earn ten times what I lost!”
Later that week, a friend asked me, “Is it true that you lost a lot of money in that business?” I said, “Yes, I did.”
“It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt from these things. So why are you smiling?”
“Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I know that I’ll earn ten times what I lost.”
It was a big claim and some friends couldn’t understand why I was so relaxed.
But a few years later, what I declared happened.
I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost. What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, “What if I didn’t fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business! I wouldn’t have the new business that I have now.”
And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I have had the energy to venture into something new?
Friend, don’t focus at the problems in your life.
Don’t focus on what you loss.
Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at the new things that God will give you.
And be grateful.

Where Is The Real Storm?

Typhoon Ondoy came and went.
But the real storm is not out there.
The real storm is in your mind.
Do you believe that great things will happen to you?
Imagine a party balloon.
At first, it’s bright and fat and goes up to the ceiling.
But after a few days, it becomes deflated.
It stays on the floor.
We’re like balloons.
What keeps us up is hope.
But life happens, and everyday, we leak hope.
Especially when big trials come, we surely leak out a lot of hope.
And we’re deflated.
Here’s what you need to do: You need to refill your heart with hope.
So that you can rise up again.
Dispel the storms in your mind.
It may be stormy on the outside but it shouldn’t be stormy on the inside.
The only way to dispel the storms is to be grateful for what you have today and what will happen tomorrow.
God is redirecting you to something better.
Sit up straight. Out loud, say this declaration with me…

I’m strong in the Lord. I’m blessed. I’m forgiven. I’m protected. I’m redeemed. I’m equipped. I’m anointed. Healing flows in my body. New doors will open before me. I’ll meet the right people, the right opportunities, at the right time, at the right place. I’ll regain ten times what I lost…
In Jesus name!

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

& I lOve U sO.... MUCH...

i just wanna share something with you guys..
am an active femalenetwork/girltalk member.
and there's this one thread about the movie 'And I Love You So'..
you can post anything about this movie.. post a review...
as in like anything.. good or bad..
one co-gtalker posted a story.. a true I Love You So story..
it's so touching that i wanna share it with you..
it really made me cry... as if like the movie has not made me cry.. :)

here it is..
it is shared by one W@W member...
and posted by sis quenna at girltalk..
-- thanks sis..

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Dear friends,

At this time last year, I was also an excited bride-to-be. My husband and I were keen on looking for ways to make sure that we will have the wedding of our dreams may it be by attending as much bridal fairs as we can, going to Divisoria on weekends and being as much hands-on as we can. We succeeded.. On August 8, 2008, my husband and I were married in Antipolo Cathedral and it was the happiest day in our lives. After the wedding, we moved to an apartment immediately and experienced the independent and carefree life of a newlywed couple. We traveled, went to malls and enjoyed life's simple pleasures like cuddling on DVD nights or doing the grocery on payday or eating burger at midnight or doing the house chores while playing loud music.

But everything crashed on May 1 this year. Eight months through our marriage, my husband had a heart attack while swimming during our company outing. There was no premonition. We really didn't expect it. Although he had a family history of heart conditions, he was so fit and healthy. I couldn't find words to describe what I feel - anger, pain, guilt.... He passed away at the time when we were so in love and had so much hope for the future. We didn't even have the chance to have kids together. I am still in pain. I am still grieving. I have my good days when I can appreciate the blessings in spite of the tragedy. But most of the time I have my bad days when I feel like tearing my hair out and just cry myself to sleep. It is especially difficult now because our first wedding anniversary is coming up. I keep remembering how my husband and I would talk about how we would spend it and where we would travel to celebrate it. Thinking about that day really scares me.

But I am writing not to paint a grim picture of my life. I am sharing this because I would like to point out five lessons in our love story which hopefully would do some good for married couples, even future ones too.

Never waste your time with petty quarrels - Although our married life was happy, we were not a perfect couple. We also have our petty quarrels like tampuhan over who would prepare our meal or for not being able to text at the right time or for being 30 minutes late. We'd not talk for some time until during the wee hours in the morning when we were both in bed then he would reach out and hug me then say, "bati na tayo." Oh how I wish I could bring back the time and not even bother with these petty things. Never ever let a day pass without patching things up and talking it over. Now I realize that I should have said sorry more often.

Offer words of affirmation - I remember how we would often ask each other: do you love me or are you happy with me? It was good that we did this because right now, his words of affirmation keep me going whenever I am on the verge of depression. Besides, expressing your love and your happiness will add strength to your relationship.

Find joy out of simple things - Always show your partner that you appreciate him - whether it's a phone call during the day to say hello, or buying lugaw for pasalubong, or cooking his favorite meal. And when he does something for you, don't forget to say thank you even for little things. As they say, familiarity breeds contempt - don't fall into that trap.

Always make memories - Our time was short but for me, every minute was in color. Every word exchanged, every place we've been to and every restaurant we ate at were all deeply etched on my mind. It helped that we had our websites and albums to document our life together. Our first purchase as a couple was a digital camera and it was so well-used that we were able to build 6 albums of pictures in such a short time.

Express your love - A hug, a touch in the head, a peck on the cheek - there are so many ways to express your love. But most importantly, verbalize it. Saying "I love you" as much as you can will not only make your partner feel good but will also inspire him. We were married on 888 and spent 8 months together as husband and wife. Yes, I still feel rotten and empty at times. But I have hope in the future and trust in the Lord. I will survive this. My husband's life was short but it was a life well-lived. But I believe in our love and I believe that we will see each other again - in God's time. God bless all of you.

Roanna (ni Jarwin)
8-8-8 Antipolo Cathedral
http://dacruzes.multiply.com/

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to my hub.. my love.. my life...

you know i how much i love you.. so much..
and i know you do too..
you're the very best thing that ever happened to me..

i love you..
i love you so much..
and will always will...

-- junepets --

g-lish brush set

because of GT, i got addicted to makeup brushes.
but..
i use them naman..
like this set:



only PHP550 for the set...
includes powder brush, blush brush, eyebrow brush/comb, shadow brush, eye definer brush, lip brush and angled eyeliner brush..

for now, i use the blush brush, powder brush and eyeshadow brush... :)

'ope to collect more..

happy viewing.. ;)

gel blush application

am fond of using gel blush.. or liquid lip and cheek tint..
using fingers to apply the liquid blush is messy..
so i searched you tube and found a way to apply the blush.
using foundie brush..

here it is:
1. put the liquid/gel blush into the foundation brush:



2. apply the blush using foundi brush and draw a slant line into your cheek:



3. blend the blush.. using foundi brush:



sorry for the blurry shots..
dunno how to use a camera..
>>pasmado..

so there.. i hope this helps.. ;)

>> baxi e/s <<

i have read good (and negative) reviews re this eyeshadow..
brand name is baxi....
you can buy this at about 20-40 pesos...
item is made in china... (hmmmm.. nakakatakot)

despite and inspite of all the reviews i read..
well from GT... i still wanna try this beauty item...

my sis-in-law regularly goes to divisoria..
so i asked a favor if she can buy me baxi eyeshadow..
wanna try and experience myself, what this e/s has to give.. ;)
mapaganda nya kaya ako? or will it just make it worse?

so going back..
my SIL bought me 2 quad palettes...
here are the pix.. and swatches also...

first quad palette:


opened:


swatch:


second quad palette:


opened:


swatch:


i only used my cp camera...

will give my review soon..
and oh, i tried putting the white e/s yesterday..
i dunno but seems like am not comfortable wearing it..
it's like i have "buhangin" inside my eyes... ;)

MAC wish

i have been wanting to have this collection..
but, this collection is already out of stock.. :(
and very very expensive.. (am sure wala rin ako pambili... )

just wish i could have this..

MAC HELLO KITTY COLLECTION...
;)

i became a makeup brush addict also...
because of GT..
hay.. i wish i could also have this:

don't forget the makeup kit:

i really wish i could have... atleast one of these.
huhu.
wish wish wish..

wish wish wish lang talaga..
haaayyz..

>> 20090809 << HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

it's our second year hear at our present company..
would you believe that?
but, oh, still has to break my previous employer record... 3 or 4 years??!!
still 1-2 years to go..
will i reach that? that we have to see...

just like what my batchmate said... just hoping for the best of us..
not only for our batch.. but for the company...

so to my batchmate (parang ang dami namin)..
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...

>> addicted to Farm House <<

Hi, my name is JUNE... I am a FARM HOUSE ADDICT...

I am now addicted to this Facebook application..

at first I don't mind this site..

But then, my sisters and friends convinced me to play this application..

now.. am addicted..

this is how my first modified farm looked like:

and this is how it looks like now.. i wanna buy farmhouse.. but still lack money..

i need to work harder...

wait for other updates..

will buy farmhouse soon..

and will redecorate my farm...

good day to all.. ;)

>> my lAcOstE collections

all bags are gifts from hubby.

from birthdays.. to anniversaries.. to valentine.. and even christmas...

this was his first gift to me.. geeesshh.. i forgot which occasion.. have to check the gift card...

i bought this from my officemate's wife:

the wallet, i bought from lacoste shop.. got it on sale... can't let go of this wallet... so love it..

this was his second gift.. hmmm.. gift nga ba? parang napilitan lang sya.. joke.. 'twas like we were at lacoste moa, and i saw this one.. and he bought it for me... yey.... no special occasion or something... he just loves me that much... na ayaw nyang makitang nakasimangot ako.. :D

oh and i forgot... which one was the first bag he gave me.. this one or the white one..

hmmm... nwayz... here's the third bag:

and for my birthday this year... it's another lacoste bag... hindi na sya nahihirapan mag isip.. :D

lacoste is on sale since june 15 i think... we (well most of the time ako lang pala) went to lacoste glorieta, greenbelt, trinoma, megamall.. and lastly at rockwell... last weekend...

i saw this bag.. a small one... which hub agreed to buy... and he saw this one big bag.. am eyeing for.. because i want one oversized bag... he finally said yes.. and the good part.. he paid for it.. so i let go of that one small bag i wanna buy.. come to think of it.. i should've gotten that.. and paid for that myself.. bad bad bad... :D

am so happy na hindi na matanggal ang ngiti sa mukha ko... and of course.. am using it now...

well that's it for now..

still hoping... na sana madagdagan pa ang collections..

am more of classic addict..

kasi yun ibang styles sobrang mahal na..

and... here's my wishlist.. :)

sayang wala sa sale..

credits to sulit.com