Cheap Thrills =)

#1 - Colour Collection Vitamin-Enriched Lipstick

I've been using my mom's lipstick for weeks now. I loved the shade and it's not drying my lips. The shade is Coral Flame and can be bought from your direct selling agents for only P169. I would definitely repurchase once this runs out. =)

#2 - Human Nature Citronella Bug Spray + Human Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil

I needed another bottle of citronella spray since I'm a certified "habulin" (not of boys) but of mosquitoes. =P The good thing about this product is it's organic and inexpensive (P99). It also doesn't just protect you from mosquitoes but it also has essential oils to keep your skin moisturized. The sunflower beauty oil has a lot of uses - makeup remover, hair serum, undereye whitener and can lighten stretchmarks and underarms with daily use. Also, this all-around product is very affordable (P 129.75).

#3 - FitFlops Walkstar I (Black)

I tried my mom's everyday footwear as she told me how comfy it was. I actually liked it but I thought it was quite expensive for me (being kuripot that I am). But thanks to a friend (Ryan) who informed me about the Warehouse sale, that I got my own pair for 80% off =) Yey!

# 4 - Mendrez Camel Sandals

I wanted to have a light-colored sandals, good for everyday wear and inexpensive.

I found the perfect pair at Mendrez for only P599. =)

More kuripot buys soon =)

Walang Kukurap =P

I usually read before I go to sleep. It's actually my way of making myself sleepy haha. But once I'm already sleepy, I get so lazy to stand and turn off the lights. Tamad lang haha. In the spirit of Earth Day this coming April 22, I would like to share this "energy-saving" idea from Randy Sarafan which is quite funny for me. This lamp switches off everytime you close your eyes. I shall call this "Kindat Lamp". Imagine using this and blinking often with other people in the same room (disco lang?) =P

It's like 'turning the lights off when not in use' done at the highest level. Haha!

If you would like to have one, check out Sarafan's step-by-step tutorial =)

Source: http://designtaxi.com/news/352254/Every-Time-You-Close-Your-Eyes-This-Lamp-Switches-Off/

Time to Chop?

Does shorter hair make you look younger?

I don't think there's a scientific explanation for that =P Last year when my hair was still so long my mom would always tell me that I look old. (Do I really?) I actually didn't understand her logic then. I just knew that she wanted me to chop it off =P. It took a while before I decided to finally change my hairstyle, I had to weigh all the pros and cons since there would be no turning back.

(Team Long Hair)

It elongates my face making me look thin

I can experiment with different hairstyles

 I don't have to frequently brush the ends so it won't fly away

Easier to fix a bad hair day coz I can tie it back

I think men prefer long hair (landi =P)

(Team Shorter Hair:)

Note to self: your hair is already so dry, growing it would only tell the world how nasty it is =P

Fewer hours in the shower

Perfect for the hot weather

Shorter drying time

Can save shampoo and conditioner

No more nagging from mom

A different look for the new year

Less falling hair

Less expensive treatments (kuripot mode)

will make me look younger (I think)

Obviously, shorter hair won. But I still don't have the guts to have it really short so I stayed with the safe shoulder-length cut. (Minus 6 inches from my 2011 hair) =)

Archipelago Cinema: The World's First Cinema on Water

Watching movies in a theater - common.

Watching movies inside a car - classic.

Watching movies on water - Say what???!!!

Archipelago Cinema: The World's First Cinema on Water

The genius behind this amazing concept is a German architect who is based in Beijing named Ole Scheeren together with the Film on the Rocks Yao Noi Foundation which is presided by Nat Sarasas, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Chomwan Weeraworawit.

Location: Nai Pi Lae lagoon, Kudu Island, Thailand

In his website, Scheeren described the project as:

"A screen, nestled somewhere between the rocks. And the audience… floating. Hovering above the sea, somewhere in the middle of this incredible space of the lagoon, focused on the moving images across the water. A landscape of pieces playfully joined together. A sense of temporality, randomness. Almost like drift wood. Or maybe something more architectural. Modular pieces, loosely assembled, like a group of little islands. A congregation of rafts as an auditorium. Archipelago Cinema."

Visit Ole Scheeren's website and view more before and after pics:
(source) http://www.buro-os.com/archipelago_cinema/ 

Monday I am Shufflin' :)

Yup it’s Monday again. Still in the weekend mood? Yea, I know the feeling (ulk). That’s why I’m sharing my 'Monday Energizer' playlist to make you forget that it’s Monday and make you feel like it’s Friday. No more sleepy heads but only shakin’ booties. Oh yeah! Ready to groove? Let’s start the week right! 

Warning: This may cause loud singing, last song syndrome (LSS) and/or dangerously-funky dance moves. =P Enjoy!

 

Note: Songs are arranged in no particular order.

My current favorite is Karmin's 'Brokenhearted'  ♥

Image Source: http://bucultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iPod-people.gif

Eggcellent!

The egg hunt is a common tradition during Easter as the egg symbolizes the 'rebirth of man'. Colored eggs with special treats inside are hidden for children to find. There would be prizes for the one who collected the most eggs and for the one who found the 'special' egg. When I was a kid, I think I only experienced this once and I didn't even win anything boohoo :( I just re-used the eggs I collected as part of my lutu-lutuan toys =P If you're having a party here are some ideas to make the eggs more unique =P

Star Wars

Source: http://weheartit.com/entry/26312422

Harry Potter

Source: http://www.epicponyz.com/2012/03/harry-potter-easter-eggs.html

Iron Man, Lady Gaga, & Sonic

Source: http://theeggtank.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/7251870_easter-eggs-groups.jpg

Zombies


Source: http://heshefun.com/amazing/easter-eggs-for-nerds-geeks/

South Park

Source: http://kelly-bob.deviantart.com/art/Easter-Eggs-South-Park-119011191



Angry Birds

Source: http://weheartit.com/entry/26304119

Super Mario Bros.

Source: http://gadgetsin.com/super-mario-bros-easter-eggs.htm

 Happy Easter everyone!=)

Hello Kyutty

I'm more of a dog person than a cat person. The only cat that I love is Hello Kitty haha! I'm actually (kind of) scared of cats because of some 'traumatic' experiences. Way back in elementary a cat in our school snatched my lunch. It  jumped so high (almost in my face) and tossed my plate, leaving my entire chicken meal on the floor. Another incident is when I accidentally stepped on her while she was sleeping and she left a long scratch mark on my leg as punishment for disturbing her sleep. Bad!
Anyway, there was something that made me watch this video. Probably her face was so cute while her hands are up as she is cornered by the vacuum. This reminded me of Puss in Boots of Shrek when he makes his wide-eyed expression. =P