Turning Point

Hello blogistas!

Almost over six months since I dropped by my little writing space here and I can say I am in a very happy place in my life right now. Being 25, single and exploring every possibility out there that is offered to me is just overwhelming.

A few months back I was super scared and kind of depressed with my life and kept wondering where I will get from there. Cheesy as it may sound and moreso to write this down, I can really, like really say that life doesn't stop for anybody, even for me the least. All I was lacking at that point was mere perspective and some pushing to go beyond.

I am writing and sharing this down so as to inspire and maybe try to fill up 5 minutes worth of boredom you are feeling right now. Kidding aside though, the past six months was worth enduring for, patience has grown on me and being positive all the time blossomed on me. I was unemployed, still staying with my mom, kind of keeping myself from the outside world and not socializing much, quite the picture of an adult on a mid life crisis. Days passed on that I keep thinking and worrying what is going to happen to me. I filled in the void and I did busyventured myself and tried to fill in my days with the Nurses Training program in a nearby city. From there I tried more and decided to push it on with the career I envisioned in my mind when I took up my degree five years ago. Let's say that I was sailing on new waters, I was back then jumping from one job to another in the call center industry which gave me a comfort zone whereas plunging back in on the medical profession job was nerve shatering. I totally recall the first day of my training and I was putting in a lot of pressure on myself to the point that I can feel cold beads of sweat on my forehead. Gladly I have survived that four months worth of training.

As the days went by, I was fervently praying and asking for luck to stay by my side during these times. I walked in on offices and handed in my applications and waited patiently. Then weeks after that I have a couple of interviews from the organizations I wished to work at. I was overwhelmed. I felt very lucky to be considered for such positions because the competition was tough and it proved me that nothing is too late in life to start something as long as you give it a try. I was excited and had received positive feedbacks from the organizations, soon after I decided the best between them and went for it. I cannot say that this part of my journey is a closed one but overall is just an encouraging turning point in my life and merely a paragraph in the chapter of my life. I discovered that I can be more of what I thought of myself can be, that when I take up the challenge and not back down, I can be better than what I am used to be. I am still in a continuous search for a greater high in my life. Something that again will scare the shit out of me and push me to be better for my future and goals. I really wanted to share this to all of you and glad that I didn't let my doubts and fears get the best of me. If you are going through a very tough phase of your life right now, recollect your thoughts and keep in mind that this too shall pass.

xKathleen <3

College Flashbacks

Hello blogistas! 

It's been a while again since I've shared a snippet of my life. Lately we have been doing some big clean up of our house and we have to throw out stuffs that aren't really that useful anymore. One thing I have been putting off a lot is throwing some of the college stuffs that I still have. I know, I know, I'm a pack rat! So very nostalgic for me though that I found these! Basically these were the notes that kept me up and very late in the night doing research and drug studies. I just flashback and think that 'Whew! I didn't think that I'd survive! 3 years of doing these and couple of large notebooks that were filled with my handwriting basically undertsanding what a drug does.' I am just happy too because if I didnt put in that much effort I would not have been successfull in pushing on and making it through. I've come to realize as well that I need to be more of myself like I was back in college. Pushing on through, wading through large waves no matter how big they are, as long as I focus and keep my eye on my goal. I was struggling back then always asking if I can do it and I am struggling right now thinking if I can survive the reality of life too. Right now all I need to do is take one step at a time, no matter the journey and eventually I will get there!

xKathleen <3

Beauty Round Up

Hello blogistas!

It is nearly the end of the year and I would love to share with you what I have loved make up related and used most of the time for the past months. I've really had good use on most of these that I can't leave the house without them, in exception of the candle, that would be pretty weird. 

Nyx Above and Beyond Concealer in Medium

I love this concealer because its the right shade for my skin and doesnt tend to be cakey and covers well my blemish and spots. On days that I dont really want to wear full on foundation, I use this and I'm good to go.

Etude House Color My Brows #2

This product I use very sparingly whenever I feel fancy on highlighting my brows. I sometimes get tired of how I do my brows and on days that I want to expirement a new makeup look I use this tinted brow without going through the pain of actually tinting them lighter where at the end of the day I can just wash it off!

Guerlain Eyeshadow Divinora in Brun Mordore N43

My mom actually owns this one but she rarely uses eyehadow that I asked it from her. I just love how the copper brown tone is sparkly without going over the top and can really transition well from daytime to nighttime look. The packaging is very exquisite too!

EOS Lipbalm

I didn't jump into the hype of using EOS until lately, it does prove to be hyrdating on my lips and I love the packaging and the hint of strawberry scent. This one I always never leave behind when I'm out because I just hate having chapped lips.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme

I have always been a fan of NYX products, good product pay off at an affordable price. I was doing my research on new lip products since I was running low on the current lipstick I've been using at the time and stumbled upon a website that offers matte lip creams and I said to myself that I need to one. I wear this on days that I love to sport a statement lip. I'm already planning to get some new ones soon, I just love this and sometimes doubles up as a cheek tint too!

Ecotools 5pc Set

Makeup tools are essential when putting on makeup, I've been okay with a few of my Elf brushes but seems like something is missing. I was very happy to pick up these brushes since they are cruelty free and eco friendly. Bringing along bulky brushes in my handbag just doesn't work for me most of the time and these travel size ones are just great.

Marionnaud Brush N38

A groomed and filled eyebrows is one of the makeup step that I am still perfecting at this point and the joy in my face when I have seen this brush in the beauty section of a drugstore. A spooly and angled brush in one!

Our Own Candle Company

I know this one isn't beauty at all but we were at the Robinsons Home Section when I spotted this, was originally looking for the Vanilla one but they ran out. Honeysuckle was also very nice to burn on cold and dreary days. Plus it looks very cute on a mini mason jar!

*products listed were my own purchase or gifted//this post is not sponsored*

Masks and Skincare

Hello blogistas!

I apologize if I had been MIA again for a very long time. Been having a transition in my life and seems that I needed to rearrange my life a bit. Don't worry now darlings because I am back and I wanted to share with you some stuff I've seen and had been given lately that I'd like to share with you. A few skincare treats that I use from time to time and I forgot that I had these. Happens to me all the time if ever I don't see stuff in my dresser that often, oops! 

First of all I had this sample from Beauty Bar last time when I went in and took a look at the shop and they gave me the Cure Exfoliator which is said to be Japan's #1 exfoliator, so I'd like to try on the hype! I didn't understand quite a bit of the instructions on the pack but I remembered that the lady at the counter said it is used as an exfoliant so I used it after cleansing my face. I was quite doubtful about it at first, but as when I rubbed it and did that exfoliating thing that creates lumps when you rub it on claiming as they are the dead skin from your face and leaves you with a brighter and evened out skin, well to be honest I felt my face become smoother and bright. I'll just have to remember that the whole bottle though is quite expensive and retails at about Php1,500 for 250ml, which I think through is still quite savvy enough since it's only to be used twice a week and a small amount goes a long way already.

Cure Exfoliant is a very liquidy one and works well!

Next is the Privia New York 'Miracle Daily Mask Pack' with Soybean Placenta.I love to treat myself from time to time with some really heavy hyrdating masks especially the Korean made ones because they are so good! This was quite tricky because this was given to me as a set combination with other kinds of facial masks but you can get the Privia mask here.

Last one of the step was my ever trusted Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion , even though I've already used a hydrating mask I wanted to make sure that it traps all the essential moisture my skin needs. I have an oily to combination skin and I end up having dry patches on my face, so I make sure that I don't skip the moisturizing part on my skincare routines. I actually am running low on my Clinique moisturizer and I need to stock up quick! 

Hope you enjoyed this post and I'd love to hear what are your skincare treats or routines!

Food Cravings Pt. 1

Hello blogistas!

Have you've ever had that feeling where you are sitting in your room doing something and food sometimes stops your train of thought and wants you to have food that is not very much accessible to you at the moment? We'll I had that yesterday and I've though I wanted to share it with you. 

So last June I was buying some groceries and came across by some extra fancy vanilla ice cream that I thought I would give it a go, brough it home and was very happy about myself buying that tub looking forward to a nice dessert after a meal. Dessert time came, I scooped out a good spoonful in to my glass and topped it with some cinnamon and candies. Oh the calories but it was so worth it. Thought I'd share it with you how it looked like. 

There it goes, my tummy and mind is killing me right now but I have to travel like an hour to get to the city just to have this kind of vanilla ice cream. Which by then my craving isn't that strong anymore. Guess I might just be the one who is like this, if anyone else thinks I'm weird please do send help. I hope I'd made you salivate over this sinful goodness!

xKathleen =)