I woke up early today to make monthly progress reports for my students coz tomorrow is the end of the month already (working days i mean). I'm feeling weird again, mixed emotions again though it's already Gab's 2nd visit to his dad's house. It's just inexplainable...

I try to shrug it off so i cleaned the house (well basically just fixed the bedsheets and Gab's toys), then prepared coffee, opened my laptop, and plugged in my media player to the speakers system. I sat down, sipped coffee, started working on my reports, and listened to music..

These are the songs that caught my mood offguard.. (well made me pause for a while)..

**HOME by Chris Daughtry**

I'm staring out into the night

Trying to hide the pain

I'm going to the place where love

And feeling good don't ever cost a thing

And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain

I'm going home

Back to the place where I belong

And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from

No, I think you got me all wrong

I don't regret this life I chose for me

But these places and these faces are getting old

So I'm going home

Well I'm going home

The miles are getting longer, it seems

The closer I get to you

I've not always been the best man or friend for you

But your love remains true

And I don't know why

You always seem to give me another try

So I'm going home

Back to the place where I belong

And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from

No, I think you got me all wrong

I don't regret this life I chose for me

But these places and these faces are getting old

Be careful what you wish for

'Cause you just might get it all

You just might get it all

And then some you don't want

Be careful what you wish for

'Cause you just might get it all

You just might get it all, yeah

Oh, well I'm going home

Back to the place where I belong

And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from

No, I think you got me all wrong

I don't regret this life I chose for me

But these places and these faces are getting old

I said, these places and these faces are getting old

So, I'm going home

I'm going home..

**JUST LIKE A PILL by Pink**

I'm lyin' here on the floor where you left me

I think I took too much

I'm crying here, what have you done?

I thought it would be fun

I can't stay on your life support,

There's a shortage in the switch

I can't stay on your morphine,

'Cause it's making me itch

I said I tried to call the nurse again,

But shes being a little bitch

I think I'll get outta here, where I can

>>

Run just as fast as I can

To the middle of nowhere

To the middle of my frustrated fears

And I swear you're just like a pill

Instead of makin' me better,

You keep makin' me ill

You keep makin' me ill

I haven't moved from the spot where you left me

This must be a bad trip

All of the other pills, they were different

Maybe I should get some help

I can't stay on your life support,

There's a shortage in the switch

I can't stay on your morphine,

'Cause it's making me itch

I said I tried to call the nurse again,

But shes being a little bitch

I think I'll get outta here, where I can

>>

Run just as fast as I can

To the middle of nowhere

To the middle of my frustrated fears

And I swear you're just like a pill

Instead of makin' me better,

You keep makin' me ill

You keep makin' me ill

repeat >>

I can't stay on your life support,

There's a shortage in the switch

I can't stay on your morphine,

'Cause it's making me itch

I said I tried to call the nurse again,

But shes being a little bitch

I think I'll get outta here, where I can

repeat >>

**TAKE MY BREATH AWAY by Emma Bunton**

If I told you how I feel about you

Would you say the same and

If I wrote it in a letter

Would you keep it or throw it away

I never thought I'd feel the way

I'm feeling lately

When everything you seem to do

Just drives me crazy

Every waking day you take my breath away

With every word you say you take my breath away

You look at me that way, baby come what may

I hope that you'll always know how to take my breath away

How to take my breath away

You told me how you feel about me

Cos I did not know

If you said you'd fill my heart with all your loving

Til it overflowed

I don't know the way you feel

But boy I'm hoping

I always used to hide a way,

But now I'm open

Every waking day you take my breath away

With every word you say you take my breath away

You look at me that way, baby come what may

I hope that you'll always know how to take my breath away

How to take my breath away

Take my breath away (x3)

Every waking day you take my breath away

With every word you say you take my breath away

You look at me that way, baby come what may

I hope that you'll always know how to take my breath away

How to take my breath away(how to take my breath away) (x2)

Take my breath away(x4)

Movie: Confessions of Shopaholic
Date: February 24, 2009
Time: 10:00pm (Last Full Show)
Theater: Robinson's Ermita Cinema 4

February 23.. I was already skeptical about the movie date with my Buddy coz suddenly my office computer crashed and i had to do overtime so that i can repair my computer.

February 24.. It's already 3:30am but still no luck, i'm sooo exhausted and sleepy that i decided to go home and rest. I came home around 5am already. I thought to myself, "if i can't fix my computer, i can't stay at Buddy's house coz i need to bring laptop the next day... so no going to the movies". But God blessed me with a clear mind so i was able to focus and think on how to fix it so around 6pm (well i had to cancel 2 classes) my computer is alive and kickin' again ^_^.

After seeing my computer worked again, i felt excited already about the movie date, it's been a long time since i last watched a movie in the theater and with Buddy. Time went by pretty fast and my mood is soooo good. I'm ready to watch!

Minutes after 7:30pm.. Buddy dropped by tomy office to get the movie passes (given by my guy) coz i told her to check if the passes are valid in that cinema.

9:30pm.. I hurriedly descended the stairs of our office building (no elevator after 7pm booooo!) and barged out of the building. I took a jeepney going to Pedro Gil coz i missed walking in the dimlit sidewalk of Pedro Gil, with all the different cheap stuffs offered by sidewalk-vendors. But I walked fast coz Buddy was waiting for me at the entrance of Robinson's Midtown.

9:50pm.. We were already seated and preparing our food (rice-in-box that Buddy bought SOOO DELICIOSO!) before the movie starts.

10:00pm.. The craze began.. LOL!

The movie reminded me of Legally Blonde because of some super chic gestures of Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), the colorful and well expensive clothes she wore, the signature pink-girl walking past others wearing dark neutral colors, the way she arranged her planner-pencil-sharpener combo during the meeting, and the pink MacBook ^^.

It was overwhelming to see lots of clothes and shoes and bags during SALE day for luxury brands.. i thought my eyes sparkled LOL!

Seeing women fight over clothes and shoes during a sale, and swarming the sale stores are scary but i think very hilarious. It seemed unbelievable, but well yeah it's a fact. And the issue about credit card debts is a common story for most people. And imagine how scary debt/loan collectors could be.. hihihi!

The romance was taken lightly, reminding people that "kilig factor" in movies can come from funny encounters and slight hindrances from some 3rd wheels. Observing Buddy, i think it was EFFECTIVE!

Moral of the whole craziness... HONESTY, TRUST, FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP.. which came from non-material things. Love was not the focus but it was expressed in terms of honesty and trust, as was shown when Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy) got upset with Becky after the live appearance in a talk show. Of course Rebecca's family was there to back her up after the scandal, they even thought of selling the dream van they had just bought, helped her decide about turning down Alette Magazine's job offer, and supporting her The Girl in the Green Scarf Sale and Auction event.

All throughout the movie, friendship was emphasized in a very good way. Suze is like Becky's conscience and their ways of dealing with Becky's credit card bills and debt collector calls and sooo hilarious. She's the typical friends-will-always-be-friends-till-the-end :)

I just wonder... what's with the GREEN SCARF anyway??? ^_^

YAY!!! This is one happy day! I had lunch with my Best Buddy in the World ^_^ and I bought my ultra-supah-uber dream bag from Dorothy Perkins!! WOOOOOOOOOOTTT!!!

I had a sleepover at my bestfriend's place last night coz we have to talk about a lot of things.. well gossips and updates about our lives.. and i need to get my pack biscocho (well my buddy's sister already opened it T_T) and Nivea Lemon and Oil Body Wash (smells good ^^). We talked till 3am over a small pizza and bowl of beef steak w/ rice from Ministop! (zzzzzzzz....) The chit-chat was soooo refreshing, well after not seeing each other since the mid-month of December last year. It felt like so many things happened to both of us in a matter of 2 months. I am totally happy for her coz she is already a licensed Pharmacist and has her best hair and.. and... LOL! (peace buddy :p)

We had lunch today at Reyes Barbecue (me, buddy, and my guy), but i was soooo dismayed with their squid meal T_T... ITS LIKE RUBBER!!! DOH! Anyway the chicken barbecue and liempo tasted good though.

After having lunch, we separated ways already coz my buddy has some commitment with her organization, and me and my guy went to Robinson's Midtown to do some window-shopping. I really just planned to buy the TFS Nutrition Liquid and e.l.f. eyeshadow brush, but i ended up buying the brush and... the DOROTHY PERKINS DESPATCH BAG!!! Oh well, I guess my so-called window-shopping doesn't really work after all HAHA!B By the way, thanks to my guy for encouraging me to buy it ^^

I like the DP bag mainly coz its a sling/body bag (good for commuting especially at night), its brown color is versatile, the style is rugged but still chic so easy to match with different clothes, and its 100% polyurethane (abrasion resistant, resistant to oils and solvents, tear resistant, weather resistant, heat & cold resistant).. NICE!!!

Ok so there goes my Friday... i felt happy.. i felt refreshed.. i felt loved.. i felt special.. i felt human.. v(^_~)v

My much awaited Physician's Formula Mineral Mascara finally came yesterday!!! I bought it from pinkmiming on www.ebay.ph :) I ordered it last Feb. 13, 2009 (special day LOL) and i paid the next day thru BPI bank deposit but i wasn't able to beat the 2pm payment cut-off so shipping will have to wait till Monday next week *sigh* But it was just ok :) Tuesday came very fast and package already arrived!! (thanks to AIR21 for the fast shipping)

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mascara is the 1st mineral-based mascara and what's good is its talc-free. Talc tends to clog pores that could lead to skin infections and breakouts. The mascara's ultra-gentle formula is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Another bonus is ITS BUILD-ABLE so you can get that false eye lash effect!!! It contains derivatives of Vitamin A, E, and B5, botanical extracts (Aloe leaf extract, Camomile flower extract), mineral water, pure mineral pigments, and active mineral extracts.

Ok let's check out the packaging, vial, and applicator. The mascara comes in a carton-laminated packaging, reminiscent of the usual packaging of cosmetics found in local
drugstores in US (or similar to hbc and Watsons here in Philippines).

The mascara comes in a 10gram polygonal-gray vial (view from top it looks like an edgy diamond ^_^). Its made from plastic so no danger of breaking, but somewhat reminds me of monobloc chairs LOL!!! The design is simple, easy to grip, but edgy (this ROCKS!) It closes tightly so no chances of spillage and so far no liquid drips on the rim coz its made from rubber.. NICE and CLEAN!!

The rubber applicator has two sets of fine bristles. One side has a single row of bristles that is meant to comb, lift, and separate your lashes. The other side has 7 rows of bristles that is good for coating and building up lashes. I find it very easy to use and clean to apply.

The results... after 1 coat my lashes looked naturally healthy and fuller without the clumping and smudging :) I added another 2 coats to see the false eye lash effect and... it was a SUCCESS!!! I didn't feel any heaviness at all (coz some mascaras after build-up made my lashes feel heavier). Removing the mascara is also easy since its water-based so soap and water can do or you can also use your regular makeup remover or lip and eye makeup remover. As for me, I used my Herb Day makeup remover towelettes from FS (coz I can't wash my face at night or else i'll end up with eye spasms T_T).

Maybe I became a bit biased about my so-called review but.. haha sorry BUT I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT NOW.. *evil laugh*

Oh by the way, I'd like to thank my ONE for giving me funds to buy the mascara and helping out on the payment process ^_^.

Check out the Physicians Formula website http://www.physiciansformula.com/enus/default.html

"MAKE THE WORLD HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL."

~~ Annishi (^_~)

I just got my latest Grendha sandals last December (Christmas gift from my fiance ^^). As always, ever since i received it, i've already been using it for almost everyday almost forgetting that i also have 3 other pairs of flops of sandals and flops from Ipanema and Grendha. hihihi...

I've always been a fan of the two footwear brands because of their unique and feminine designs and the ultra-comfort they provide my feet :)

I googled today for the 2009 Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Collection 'cause im curious of the theme that they're going to have for this year. So let's check it out :)



This year's Ipanema GB Campaign is Titled SOS Mata Atlantica. It calls for the preservation of the Atlantic Forest. The Atlantic Forest is one of the biomes that has a wide biodiversity. Sadly, For every pair of flops and sandals that you will buy, you will be helping plant 25,500 saplings of 100 different species to recover 15 hectares of Atlantic Forest in the Brazilian regions of Campinas and Bahia.

So it's not only that you get to buy a very chic footwear, but you also get to support the advocacy of saving the Atlantic Forest... together with the Supermodel Gisele Bundchen *wink* :)

As for me, i will buy the one that Gisele is wearing in the poster.... sooooo pretty!!! *dazzled*

Its already 2009!!

Last year, i made my ultimate New Year's Resolution for 2008 -- All the footwear that i will buy should fit my shoe rack. Any excess should go away! *tan-ta-na-nan* I DID IT!!! woooot!!!

For this year, my ultimate New Year's Resolution is.. build up my make-up kit again, but invest more on skin care products *wink wink*

Sooooooooo.... here's my 2009 Kikay Wishlist *evil grin*

♥ TFS Span Clear Matte Compact Powder -- formulated with tropical fruit extracts (papaya, mango, banana, pineapple, mangosteen,guava, great morinda) that promises to prevent allergy and dryness. Also contains silicon that gives a sheer natural-looking coverage with high water retention. PLUS -- it smells good too :)

♥ TFS Eyelash & Eyebrow Nutrition Liquid -- Has keratin and botanical proteins and extracts that penetrates the skin to nourish your lashes :)

♥ TFS Pure Spa Water Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover -- An oil-free cleanser especially formulated to keep the moisture in the eye area and has green tea water :)

♥ TFS Pure Spa Water Cleansing Water -- An oil-free cleanser with green tea water for light makeup :)

♥ TFS Herb Day Cleansing Wipes -- Mild and easy-to-use cleansing towel that's compact enough to fit in ur kikay kit :) Formulated with Botanic and Rosemary extracts and Alcohol-free.

♥ Nivea Lip Care Essential -- Has jojoba oil and shea butter that moisturizes lips. This product promises to keep your pout moisturize for 10 hours because of grape seed extract and your skin's or Hydramine. Doesn't have preservatives :)

♥ TFS Nail Polish in Hot Pink -- well... i just love this color!!!

♥ TFS Shimmer Liner Pencil in Glitter Black & Glitter Blue -- Its a creamy, soft eye liner that's shimmery. Also, its waterproof and smudge-proof and
contains Vitamin E to keep eyes from getting dry :)

♥ TFS Blackhead Remover-Toner -- designed to control blackheads. Contains Zinc derivatives to tighten pores and Olive extract and Xylitol to disinfect and moisturize skin.

♥TFS Eco Vert Daily Moisturizer -- Has Ceramide and Lecitin that strengthens the natural protective function of the skin. What's good is its light-weight and smells good :)

♥ L'Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara -- Has a high-precision flexible brush that effectively defines your lashes.

♥ Suesh 5pc Brush Set -- many makeup addicts swear by its ultra-soft brushes. What's good is this set comes with a brush organizer and good for traveling :)

♥ VS Beauty Rush Lipgloss in Cherry Bomb -- Shiny and tastes like cherries *yumyum* ^_~

♥ St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Advanced Body Moisturizer -- Provides extra relief to help soothe and comfort dry skin :)

♥ Organix Vanilla Silk Shampoo -- Has an exclusive blend of smoothing Thitian vanilla bean oils that instantly nourishes and moisturizes hair and silk amino acid proteins that strengthens and seals the hair's cuticles making hair silky, smooth, and shiny. PLUS Vanilla scent is something to look forward to.. hmmm.. :)

♥ Dior Cosmetic pouch in Pink -- ahhmm.. i just love it!~

Ok, so those are my kikay cravings for 2009.. well as of now LOL!! maybe imma update this one later... *evil laugh*