Showing posts with label personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal. Show all posts
We've all had those moments. Sometimes we know exactly what's put us off to the wrong side of the wrong day. Somethings we just don't. But, either way, I seem to stick to a couple of trusted pick-me ups: Read Something. Go Somewhere. Watch Something. Eat Something. Talk To Someone. What I read, where I go, and all those specific details vary from time to time, and from person to person. Here's my list:


Go: Home. 

My bedroom: Since a lot of the bad things that happen occur in school, going home is always a treat for me. I mean, even after a really good time elsewhere, I always has this feeling of longing to go back home and so it makes perfect sense for me to seek refuge here. Seeing the door to my bedroom and opening it to see a little bit of my two favorite photos on display gives me a feeling of joy, peace, and belongingness. 


 Read: Whenever Im feeling down, thrillers, mysteries, tragedies, and "gotta-think-hard" novels are out of the question. Instead, I enjoy reading light-hearted, and incredibly funny texts that revolve around a simple yet intriguing plot.

Wintertown by Stephen Emond: A feel good book thats more than just your typical teen romance YA novel and at the same time, a little less fantastical and more realistic. This book successfully relies on lovable characters, endearing dialogue, funny comic strips (You heard me right! There a comic strip after every chapter!), and an innovative take on POV. Wintertown in its entirety is an incredibly satisfying read.

Fishbowl by Bradley Somer: To be honest, I bought this one purely based on the cover BUTTT... It is an impeccably written book with just the right eloquence as to make you feel really smart as a reader. Fishbowl revolves around an array of characters that are ALL remarkable as they live their lives in their apartment. With each chapter telling a different experience of a different character, its hard to get bored while reading this novel. Seeing each character's days and personality unfold is an absolute delight.

Comic Strips from the archives of Harkavagrant.com: Perfect for people who don't like reading long texts! The comic strips are perfectly illustrated and deliver clever humor.


Watch: For the past few months Ive been obsessed with a lot of things people would categorize as "guilty pleasure". BUT SERIOUSLY THEYRE HILARIOUS JUST GIVE IT A CHANCE!

Himouto! Umaru Chan: A slice-of-life anime that combines the power of adorable chibi illustrations, wacky friendships, and good old everyday life comedy. I wish I found this relatable because I WANT THIS LIFE.

We Got Married: A korean reality show that puts together 2 korean celebrities in a virtual marriage! Episodes are filled with laughter, the butterflies in your stomach feels, and tempting food.


Eat: Cuz DUUHHHH

Strawberry anything: For some reason strawberry has been ruling my month! It simple, refreshing, and not overwhelming. Ive been loving strawberry jam, ice cream, snacks, but strawberry in milktea has got to be my number 1 choice. Going to a place you have loads of good memories in is a good bonus!

Talk: My sister has always been like a best friend to me and a person I can talk to comfortably about almost anything. Talking to her doesn't necessarily mean we're talking about the horrible horrible day Ive had. Because, sometimes the best way to cheer up from a bad day is to avoid it! It helps if your person is a really talkative one too~

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How do you
cheer yourself
up?
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I've been producing posts in this blog for a while now and in all those years of making more and more of a digital footprint, I've been hiding.
You see, this blog of mine is a secret one. Not to you but to most of the people I know in my personal life. The only people who know of my passion outlet is my immediate family and my boyfriend, Chen, who has begged to learn what my blog name is since I told him I had one. But I've never dwelled to much on it. 
For the most part, I thought that it was because I wanted the challenge of have literally having NO ONE to share my blog posts to on my social media accounts. It was only about an hour before I started writing this that I realized what exactly was stopping me from sharing my blog. And surprisingly, it's name was its own. Though I do acknowledge that the quality of my posts have grown and I've branched out into different topics, I'm not 100% proud of my blog. Don't get me wrong, I do like what I post about and my manner of writing but something more special was lacking in my posts: multiple dimensions and creativity. And with this reason, I've decided to take my blog and start producing articles with a vision of ingenuity and sincerity in all its different aspects.

I want to write short essays, make my own series, and take better photos. I don't promise to achieve my own approval in an instant but Im working on it. Consider me, under construction.

From the bottom of my silly self, thank you for reading my blog
As a lot of you guys have probably noticed from the incredible amount of people forcing you to buy roses, heart-shaped balloons, and chocolates from them, Valentine's season has arrived ready to greet you with sweet memories and/or unshakable annoyances. This year, Im greeted by the former. How do I know? Well, its simple. Im inlove. 


1. You instinctively look for them every time your brain has a chance to breathe.

Not thinking about them is easy when you're in a rush but B\busy bees don't stay busy forever! Once you get the chance to lie down and just relax, the day(or night) dreams roll on.

2. Hugging a pillow = hugging them
About to sleep? Just laying? Yeahp, that means its time to strangle your pillow with as much power as how much you're missing the bae.
3. You go and FaceTime each other even if you're sleepy as heellll
Nothings gonna stop you from seeing and hearing the bae after a tiring day. Not even your comfy bed can persuade you to pass on an opportunity to update each other.
4. but it turns out they're sleepier so they fall asleep on you

 then you take a screen shot of them sleeping

5. but you don't get mad

 'cuz you can tweet his sleepy face on twitter

6. Then, you listen to them snore for a while.

'cuz they might wake up and you want to still be there when they do / you want to make sure that the know that you know they fell asleep.
7. Driving around with no music playing isn't awkward.
You used to always listen to playlists while driving. You maybe even used to fight over the AUX cord all the time. But now, sometimes, silence is the most romantic thing you can hear.

8. You share your food to them.

 This is a big deal, okay?
9. You make time to talk to each other.

You try your best to reply to them the entire day (swear, I really do try) and even if you don't, you find time during the end of it. What's important to you is that you reach out to them and you at least try to make them feel like they're an essential part of your everyday life. 

10. They're the first option.

 Wanna go to a museum? Wanna try out a new cafe? Wanna see that new movie? They're always your go-to buddy.

11. You think that even how they pick their nose is beautiful.

 Nothing can faze your adoration for them. (I deeply agree to this btw)

12. You find yourself wanting to be more.

 They motivate you to keep growing. They inspire you to be better. 
13. You want to give more.
To quote one of my favorite Saints, Saint Marie Eugenie, "Love never says: I've done enough." For you its impossible to get sick of giving because of how much you're receiving.

14. And all of a sudden, its not all about you.

Now, its not just you thinking about yourself and about your plans. Now, it "us" and our plans.

Hope you guys didn't puke all over your screen because of how cheesy I'm being but hey, IM INLOVE! 












I had a good time during our Valentine's day celebration, Chenny. I love you.
EWWWWWWW I SAID THE L WORD



A new year is coming upon us and as it is, a lot of reflecting and looking back has been happening in my little noggin. In hindsight, Im proud to say that I've conquered a lot of dragons this year especially with my first ever year in college and the start of my long dreamed of Youtube channel. ;) Now I didn't actually just come here to plug my youtube channel, Im here to talk about what I've learned from 2015.
 
◇ College is just as difficult as High School...but in a different way ◇

Entering into college, I felt really intimidated and overwhelmed. How couldn't I? It was uncharted waters. However, as the days went by, I felt myself adjusting to the schedule that wasn't so consistent day to day. College presented to me new opportunities, especially outside of academics, that challenged my old habits/routine. Nevertheless, in the end of my first sem, I realized that what Im experiencing isn't actually a "level-up" from what I've been going through in high school but something of the same difficulty, just in a different world with different variables. 

If I had one piece of advice to give people who are just starting college this year, it would be to be ready to change your habits (studying, eating, and sleeping) because changing is the only way to adapting.

◇ I can be the chosen one ◇

I was a late bloomer. In high school, it was only until I was in third year that I wanted to participate as leader in major batch-wide event. I applied for positions I felt that I was capable of doing but, I got none. I thought I was never going to be given the chance to lead because I wasn't born out of the womb leading and running for positions like some of my other batchmates  But, this year, I got the chance to be a project head. It was a surreal (and stressful) experience that I'll surely cherish. 

(This is where Bea stops the soft and reflective mood)

◇ EVERYTHING is so (damn) expensive ◇

Legit guys, I wasn't this financially-aware/conscious before 2015. Textbooks, readings, food, TUITION, you name it, its expensive. 

◇ Music is the best background ◇

Have you ever walked down the hallways with "Can't Sleep Love" from Pentatonix? It's amazing, 10/10 would recommend. It's like you're in a music video.

◇  There's always going to be someone doing it better ◇

Lets just say, competition has been VERY PRESENT this year

but remember, there'll never be someone doing it the exact same way as you. So, you do 
you ;)

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Hope you guys
learned a 
lot from 2015 too

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Thanks a million to RGmendoza for nominating me in the "Versatile Blogger Award." Please do check out her lovely blog because it is filled with gorgeous outfits, KPOP, captivating travel diaries.  and enjoyable posts about thoughts in the early AM.
-THE RULES-
  • Thank the person that nominated you.
  • Include a link to their blog.
  • Nominate 15 bloggers that you've been keeping up with lately with the Versatile Blogger Award.
  • Let your nominees know that you have nominated them.
  • Provide 7 thing about yourself.

 -7 THINGS ABOUT MYSELF-
1. My newest favorite youtuber is SuperMaryFace.
She's a bubbly being that makes videos about cosplay, her pets, and subscription boxes!
2. I hate tube bras
Seriously they're so annoying
3. Ive only recently jumped into the Game of Thrones bandwagon
AND AHHHH SO MANY THINGS TO TALK ABOUT SO ILL JUST SAY... 
Podrick, you are an adorable human being
4. Milktea/Bubbletea is still a thing for me
I thought it was just going to be a phase but man Im still buying a cup everyweek
5. Im still in love with Conan O' Brien
CONAN PLEASE HIRE ME
6. I have a husband and his name is Onew
This is a fact^
7. Gold tea is my fave tea
Whats yours?

-NOMINEES-

nicolenotebook : A beautiful girl with a blog about a wide variety of topics from food, to travel, and to makeup. She's got it all.
amberlove : One of my favorite blogs especially for the more lengthy/chatty posts.
electricsunrise : SO MANY PRETTY OUTFITS
marikawaix : An adorable girl that blogs about her life, travels, and so much more.
kokorosasa : A kawaii blog! Seriously, so kawaii. I can stare at the page for ages.
tobeyoutiful : 2 girls, 1 blog! They make posts about the fashion and beauty.
aztecdoll : The blog of a gorgeous platinum blonde girl with an amazing sense of style.
beautywanderer : A blog about, well, beauty!
thevelvetblack : One of my style icons in the blogging world
alphabeth : She's a beautiful girl has a blog about her life, books, and other pretty stuff.
heyprettything : Seriously, her blog and her outfits are a pretty thing. (photoshoot goals too)
hazelasoy : An all around blog that just got a fresh new start!
mabsoph : A blog focusing more of fashion and beauty. (She makes instagram round-up posts too!)
anjage : Oufits on outfits on outfits <3
lyinyou : All about fashion and beauty! (she makes DIYS too)




Badge by RGmendoza
If you're new to my blog, I'd love it if you could follow me via GFC/Bloglovin' <3 I will, of course, check out you blog and follow back if you leave a link to it on the comments section.
On May 6, I had the absolute purr-sure of watching Katy Perry, my queen, perform live and I thought: why not vlog? So here it is! 


Watching her was a dream come true. After years and years of missing out on her concert, I finally got to attend one. It was no less than AMAZING. I loved everything from the performances, to the costumes, to the music, and to the dances. As I was enjoying the concert, I fell in love with Katy even more and I knew from then that I WASN'T going to miss out on the next time she goes back to the Philippines.

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Any concerts
you've been to
recently?
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Admit it, you've given a piece of advice to someone that you haven't really been following. Here's a couple of the "talks" I haven't "walked". Get it? (please tell me you get it)

Don't care about what they think
"Guess what darling, haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate but you just got to shake it off" Is something we all say....in other ways. But we have to admit that we tend to DO care. Sometimes to the point where we stop ourselves from showing our true colors. I think the best way to beat this is to make an ACTIVE decision to do things that is "us" and to slowly shift our focus from what others think to what you think.

Don't judge a book with its cover
Sometimes our judgments our right, most times their wrong. I think there is no way we can completely stop judging people because the act of judging someone based on their looks happens in an instant but what we do with that impression is whats going to matter. We can minimize the bad effects by choosing to disregard our initial judgement and try to get to know the person.

Move on
Whether its for someone going thru a break up, a failure in a test, or a best friend turned enemy, the line "Just move on" has been the piece of advice we ultimately give. However, actually moving on is difficult and we are selves are probably "stuck" as well. And of course its going to be a long battle but its a battle worth fighting. Every single day needs to be a day to defeat the temptation of just grieving even though not everyday will result to a victory.

 NEVER touch your pimples
BET YOU DIDN'T SEE THAT ONE COMING. HAHAH but seriously, we all need to stop picking on our pimples. I know its satisfying to do but we need to quit our addiction. We're just adding more bacteria to the pimple and you probably know that that ain't good. (But my excuse for picking on my pimples is that I need to "examine" if its shrunk our not.... for like 1000 times in front of the mirror.)

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Whats your
excuse for touching 
your pimples?

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Base of the Image from : http://7-themes.com/

As some of you might know, I have a YouTube channel. And one of my most favourite videos to watch are Boyfriend Does My Makeup videos so I decided to make one myself. But I didn't want it to be just like other BDMM videos. I wanted mine to be... special. Wanna know what makes this video special? Click on play.

[ Clue : Its a competition ]


P.S: Im afraid that I might have raised the bar too much for this video

P.P.S: Ooops

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Got pimple problems? Check out my previous post:




My father is my mom. Yes, I said it! He is a mom to me simply because he emulates the qualities of a mother. No, not in the literally sense, but the deeper, more important aspect of the title. The part of the role that pertains to being a source of wisdom, an incessant nagger about proper hygiene, the harshest critic and the most faithful supporter.

Today, Im going to reveal to my "mom's" secrets on how to live happy (or at least for the most part).

1. "Life is long"

This line is the exact opposite of the popular and more "followed" line: "life is short". However, when you think of it, life really is pretty long. So many years, months, days, hours, minutes, and hours go by and its pretty overwhelming. My dad told us, this frequently as he wanted us to realise that we shouldn't stress out on doing this, going there, achieving that all in a small period of time. Because when we put fixed deadlines and goals for ourselves and then those things don't turn out the way we wanted them to or as quickly as we wanted them to, we crumble and feel like the biggest bag of failure that ever was. And I had to give it to him, I found myself in that situation several times already. To fix this, I needed to realise that its okay for Plan A not to work, its okay if your 5 year plan doesn't take you exactly where you want to be. Instead, I need to enjoy the pace of my life because I'm eventually gonna get there. And maybe you should do yourself a favour and think so too.


2. Being rich is an attitude and you should be rich

Im going to address this right now...I DONT WANT YOU GOING OUT SPENDING MONEY YOU DONT HAVE.

 The importance of seeing yourself as rich is in its ability to make yourself feel better about who you are and where you are. My dad said "If you have 10,000 Php, tell yourself "I am rich" because you have 10,000 Php." Basically, be content with what you have. We all know that money doesn't equal happiness but the assurance of have a basic need and not being afraid to spend it does. With being content with what you have also means allowing yourself to enjoy what you have. My father told me that rich people are often the cheapest of all people. They are stingy when it comes to money and end up pitying themselves because they aren't able to fully see the fruits of their labor.

So say it with me guys: "I am rich."

3. Why it SHOULDN'T be all about you

We all know that the world doesn't revolve around us but what will really make a difference is when we finally know that OUR world shouldn't revolve around us. Making it our OWN world instead of just THE world can make a huge difference in how we will live out our lives. Its the switch from indifference to compassion and care for one another. My father loves his family and would always go the extra mile to show them his love and support. Whether it was in the form of paying for the dinner or renovating my grand parent's house. He told me that even if these things cost money and time, he saw all of it as the source of something greater, true happiness. And choosing to switch our focus from ourselves to others will make that true happiness easier to achieve. 

4. Just keep on working

Dream high. Reach for the stars. These are things that are often said to us. However, whats not usually being said is the possible road bumps and up hill battles on the way before we reach our destination. I mean, who HASN'T gotten frustrated when trying to accomplish something. I remember the time when I was still trying to make french macarons, I was in my FOURTH try and I still couldn't perfect them. I was so annoyed with myself. We can't completely avoid failure but we can adjust our attitude towards work. 

One night my father and I were have another one of those wisdom filled conversations and he told me about the downside of being too goal oriented. He told me that if we focus too much on all the "I wants" in life, we might just end up stressed and filled with tears when we don't get what we expect. He told me about the happiness that comes with simply just working and being satisfied with what you're doing then looking up to see what you've achieved through "just" working. If you apply this into your life, what would have seemed like decades of waiting for your labor to bare fruit will become months of being productive and content every single day.

5. Eat Vegtables and Fruits

This may seems detached but think about it. How many times has your father told you to eat your fruits and veggies? Mine probably told me to remember to eat my fruits and veggies 10000 times over and in the early stages of my life, I didn't really listen. However, 3 years ago my family got a juicer and I was slowly starting to favour the green side (hehehe this was me trying to seem witty). Now, whenever I would feel down or I would feel physically unwell, I would crave for a veggie juice or some fruits and when I do get to satisfy those cravings, I magically feel better :) No pain relievers need!

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 I have never really made a post this chatty before and I don't know if it'll get as much views but hey, if I wanna write about something, Im gonna write about it.

I hoped you all enjoyed reading this. PEACE OUT~

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What your
advice?

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1st time to get nominated for an award guys!! Get excited~ I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by bangsbang. Thank you so so much for nominating me.

Now if your wondering what the Liebster Awards are them let me tell you! The Liebster Award is for blogs with less than 200 followers and enables readers to know more about the blogger. Let's get started... 

WITH THE RULES!

-Say your thanks to the person who nominated you and link them on you blog post.
-Answer the 11 questions set by the nominator.
-Nominate 11 other bloggers and link them.
-Give 11 new questions for the nominees to answer.
-Notify all nominee's via their blog or other social media platform.

Now lets get down with the questions.

What made you start a blog?

Im the kind of person who always wants to be doing something. But one day, I found myself with nothing more to do than studying, doing my homework, and completing projects. This was a big problem for me. I was itching for a new activity. I thought of engaging in previous hobbies like creating fan fiction (YES I MADE FAN FICS NO SHAME GUYS) but I knew that I wanted something fresh. And then I thought, why not start a blog? So here I am now writing posts on all (or most) of the things Im passionate about.

If you could live in any country, which country would that be?

This is a difficult question and as much as I would love the idea of being surrounded by Koreans in South Korea, I just ain't cut for the serious life! So I think I'm going to have to go for the North Pole because Santa... DUUHHH

(But I would seriously love to live in Denmark)

If you could be the main character of a book (imaginary or not), which one would that be?

Trying to think of a book character that got it real good but realising there aren't very common. OH AUTHORS AND YOUR OBSESSION WITH DRAMA. But probably Percy Jackson just cuz of all the adventures.

What is your most beloved song that you would play on repeat forever?

As of the moment, Seldgehammer by Fifth Harmony. But of all time, Go on girl by Neyo.

The biggest dream you want to realise?

This is really easy for me. My biggest dream has got to be becoming radio royalty. That's right! I want to be a radio DJ. I love listening to a radio show called The Morning Rush. You see, almost everyday in the car going to school, we would be tuned in to The Morning Rush and their comical banters would just energise me. My goal is to become an energiser to someone and what better way to do it that through the exact  same way I'm energised?

Top 2 fav foods

EASY. DONUTS. FRIED CHICKEN.

Long or short hair?

For other people I like really long hair and really short hair but I find that those lengths don't suit me now. So I guess Im an in between-er (?)

Family or career?

FAMILY!!

Black or white?

OH GOSH. WHY THIS QUESTION? I would say ummm..... black... NO!!! White! NO! Black. No comment

What camera do you use?

Canon 500D yo






I don't know if anyone would be interested in reading this but here goes nothing:

Just like every other human, I have a birthday. On Nov 25, I turned 17. Yes I know it's december and blah blah blah but I still wanted to make a post about it! In the last 17 years of my existence, I've grown and experienced so much. I wouldn't say that my life is a drama series but I have had my fair share of exciting and challenging moments. Today, in post-celebration of my 17th birthday, I will list down 17 things that I am truly thankful for.

I am thankful for....
1. The adorable cake that my mother got made for me.

I MEAN JUST LOOK AT HOW CUTE IT IS
Yes, I know it may seem rather shallow but I think that it is important to appreciate the small gestures of love given to us. <3 Thank you mom for all the birthday cakes.

2. The friends I have.

This year, some of my friends gave me gifts and it just made me feel so appreciated. Sometimes we can feel like we are the "unimportant" one in our group of friends (or is it just me hahaha) but in these moments we realize that we are not. We realize that our friends love us the way we love them.

3. My family <3

I know that it sounds sooooooo cliche to say but I'll say it anyway: Family will always be there for you. Through all the ups and downs in my life, my family has accepted me. Despite all my failures, they have welcomed me. Even with all the bad mood moments, they have loved me. Regardless of the numerous number of times I've burned something in the oven, they have cherished me.  Thank you family.

4. The delicious food I get to eat

Oh thats right guys! It's not another emotional number! Hahaha Here at BCfactor, I like to keep things unpredictable. Everyday, I get to eat but on my birthday, I get to eat like a queen. Cheers to that!

5. Going to school

Oh! Yet another curve ball at you! (What is up with my humor today?) But yes. I am thankful for being able to go to a good school. It may be difficult but I recognize its importance. Imagine, if I never went to school, I may not even be able to write this post! Hahah but seriously, my education has contributed so much to my maturity and because of that, I believe that it SHOULD be under this list.

6. Youtube

Watching youtube videos has become a necessary part in my life. Everyday, I would look forward to watching another video (or maybe 10 videos). They give me inspiration, laughter, and relaxation. As an avid youtube-user, I feel like it is only right that I thank youtubers for brightening up my day.

7. My Siopao

It's really cheesy but yes I call my man: "siopao". Because he's chinese.

8. Korean Everythings

Yet another fandom that I am happily a part of. Though Im not as hardcore as some people I know, its still fun to have something to gush about with your friends.

9. Deodorant

Must I say more?

10. My amaze-balls sister

I dont know if she's going to read this blog post but I'll thank her anyways. Thank you Maxxy (nickname) for being the second coolest chick in the family. 

11. Economics

NO IM NOT TAKING UP ECONOMICS! But the subject has taught me so much. I don't know why but I feel like this is one of the subjects that I'll really use in the future.

12. THE MORNING RUSH

Now a lot of you may not know about TMR so lemme explain. The morning rush is a morning (DUH) radio show featuring 3 funny/corny/bitchy people. It may be weird to some of you but these 3 people brighten up my day whenever Im feeling down or lonely. SERIOUSLY!! I could just waste hours and hours listening to these 3 people talk.

13. Words of wisdom from my father

My father is and will always be the greatest man everr (next to Jesus). Im so thankful to have such an amazing dad who knows exactly what to say whenever Im feeling down. He's my number one fan and my number one go-to shoulder to cry on.

14. Breaks/Holidays

Again, must I say more?

15. Internet

Yall are probably nodding right now.

16. Post-its

Because I would forget EVERYTHING without them

Seriously tho

17. This blog <3

AWWWWWW time to get more emotional!! But honestly, thank you so so much for reading my blogs (and making it to the end of this long ass one). Not only has blogging given me another creative outlet but it has allowed me to discover more and more inspirational people. To those who create blog posts, thank you because whenever I would see a new blog post from a person Im following I would just get so excited to read it! You have become my blogging role models. 

And to those who read my blog, THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES.(Thats right! All two of you hahah) It feels good to write and create posts but when you know that somebody is reading your baby, you feel GREAT. I know that I dont have a lot of followers and whatever but I dont care! I still want to thank every single human EVEN the ones who dont follow because because them I feel like what Im doing has a purpose.

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What are you thankful for?


Now I've never had a book-related post before but since this is my passion blog and I love books WITH A PASSION, I thought "Why the heck not?" If you've been looking for your next read then look no more! Here's my favorite book---ready for your reading.


I don't like spoilers so please forgive me for not giving out details. 

I got this book from my cousin one Christmas day and I didn't really expect much. But boy did this book deliver so much. I hated the synopsis at the back but when I started reading it, I became more and more intrigued. There is a certain joy (and fear) that comes with the unknown and I have to say: this book is filled with it. From the start your filled with so many questions and little by little these questions are answered at the perfect time. This book will have you at the edge on your seat (or bed) with  its suspense and drama. You'll be laughing, crying, getting butterflies in your stomach, getting scared as hell, and all the other emotions! It has the right mix of love, suspense, drama, friendship, and family. 

No part of the book was dull to me. I mean, I loved it so much that I binge read it while TMI ALERT! I had my time of the month! And if that doesn't convince you to read this book, know that my classmate who borrowed this book read it TWICE CONSECUTIVELY. 

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Tell me about your favorite book :)

P.S: If you loved this book as well...
LETS FANGIRL TALK ABOUT IT TOGETHER

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Greetings! Wazzup! Heyooo!
My name is Bea. I was born in 1997 (so you could do math and compute for my age or smthg). I am now currently a college student having regular moments of "quarter life crisis/what am I gonna do with my life?/What is life?" But Im trying to make the most out of everyday. I love a lot of things and when I say a lot I mean A MILLION. I love food, fashion, korean things, books, keeping up with the Kardashians, Katy Perry, and Conan O' Brien--- Just to name a few. I first created this blog under the idea of creating a space where I can put all the things that I love and hopefully find people who share the same sentiments but now its developed into something more than just me. Now, this blog is also an avenue for a community---our community --- to help each other out and give support.

This is my passion blog. My baby  blog is still an infant (its more than 1 year old now but it will forever be my baby) so I hope that you would criticize her lightly <3 Nonetheless, I will continue to grow as a blogger and produce better posts. It would mean the WORLD to me if you decided to stick around and see my baby grow. :3

Interested in sending in products for review or sponsoring a post?

 rbbcastro@yahoo.com



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Hey guys! So I previously posted a personal post (Quadruple "p"s yoo) about college entrances exams and now I want to talk about how I feel after everything. 

So on Oct 12, 2014, I completed my very last test. I took three tests in total (which is considered kind of risky since they are all top universities).

Every test was challenging in different ways. 

Here is what I have to say:
1. Its not as scary as you think it is. 

Sometimes we think that we know absolutely nothing because we haven't studied as much as the others but when you start answering those question you'll realize that you can answer most of them.

2. Reviewing is a must. 

They say that these entrance tests are just composed of things that should be stored as stock knowledge. But think about it. How much stock do you still have? Reviewing will definitely replenish your supply. 

3. You can never know everything.

For every test you are given specific sub-tests such as Math Proficiency and General Science that you can study for but there are so many topics under these that you can't know all of them. It is impractical to memorize EVERYTHING under every subject. Just stick to knowing the basics about all the topics.

4. Timing is everything.

It is crucial that you pace yourself correctly so that you will be able to finish each sub-test. All that reviewing will come to nothing if you don't answer all of the questions mindfully.

Last but not least,

5. I hate shading.

Yeahp, its official.

TEST TAKING TIPS:

1. Chillax

Find the perfect balance between speed and accuracy.

2. Don't forget to pee

You may think that you dont have to but trust me you will. Take that pee-break before your exam.

3. Bring a DIGITAL watch

Because trying to figure out what time it is on an analog watch is a waste of your precious time.

4. Bring two pencils! 

Its not like your gonna run out of pencil but you're gonna want another pencil when the first one becomes blunt. (Sharpening, another waste of your precious time)

5. Pray

It helps me

Comment down below about
your test taking experience and
tips :3



Im about to take my first ever college entrance exam
on Aug 17 and lemme tell you, I am nervous.
Because I enrolled in review classes, I was given a taste
of what the exams would be like.
However, I am pretty sure that these pre-set ideas
will be changed after I take my FIRST ever REAL
examination.

Right now I am bombarded with my studies.
Projects, and tests for school where already sometime hard 
to juggle.
Having another thing to study for lifts it into a whole 
other level.

Anyone sharing the same sentiments as I am right now?
If you are, here a few tips that will help you do all the things you have
to, faster.

~DONT COMPLAIN! Just do it. Complaining results to nothing 
and wastes precious precious time. Do all your tasks first, then complain
(hehe)
~NEVER TELL YOURSELF "Im stressed".
Never give up! Never surrender

~POST ITS ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND.
Use them to make daily to do list so you dont
waste time thinking about what your supposed to do.

~START EARLY.
If you can start a project now... Why not?
If you can start studying for the entrance exams a month before
... why not?

Please share to me your experiences about college entrance exams.
I would LOVE to read all about them <3

The next installment will be the "After" part
where I share my experiences during the test
and tips ~

I was recently tagged to do this so...
LETS GET STARTED

 This or That tag:

//makeup//
blush or bronzer // blush
lip gloss or lipstick // NONE! I hate having something on my lip (I cant take it)
eye liner or mascara // mascara
foundation or concealer // foundation
neutral or bold eye shadow // neutral
pressed or loose shadows // pressed
brushes or sponges // brushes

//nails//
OPI or china glaze // OPI IS MY BABY
long or short // short
acrylic or natural // acrylic yo
brights or darks // darks #TeamBlack

//body//
perfume or body splash // None? I aint got no time for that
lotion or body butter // body butter
body wash or soap // soap
LUSH or Bath & Body Works // Bath & Body Works

//fashion//
jeans or skirt // jeans
dresses or skirts // DRESSES
stripes or plaid // Plaid
flip flops or sandals // sandals (My feet aint beautiful enough for flip flops)
scarves or hats // hats
studs or dangly earrings // studs
necklaces or bracelets // necklaces
heels or flats // HEELZZZ
chelsea boots or combat boots // Chelsea
forever 21 or H&M // H&M
Saks 5th or Nordstrom // nordstrom

//hair//
curly or straight // curlay
bun or ponytail // bun
hair spray or gel // hair spray
long or short // either?
light or dark // either?
side sweep bangs or full bangs // FULL BANGS ALL THE WAY
up or down // down

//random//
rain or shine // rain when Im indoors, shine when Im out
summer or winter // summer
fall or spring // fall
chocolate or vanilla // chocolate
east coast or west coast // west coast

Im tagging http://mushii0709.blogspot.com/
and http://lettersimpromptu.blogspot.com/

I would love to see you guys try out this tag too!
Comment down below if you are planning to participate


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