how to's (Relationships 101)

how to make your girl happy..

1. being honest. (but always tell hurtful truths in a nice way)
2. knowing not to discourage, discriminate or let her down.
3. not just saying sweet little things, but doing little sweet things as well. (we love surprises)
4. listening to her when she has some things to say. absorbing those things and trying to respond as much as you can. (it is a sign of respect)
5. showing a little interest on her interests.
6.  watching chick flicks with her.
7. telling her how beautiful she is. (never tell her when she is not)
8. not being late
9. when she says stop, stop.
10. knowing what, when and where to do and not to do things. (we are not your reminder notebook to tell you things)
11. returning her calls and texts.
12. defending her.
13. making her feel special.
14. not just making her laugh, but making her happy.
15. not taking her for granted
16. not being ashamed to compliment her or show her affection in front of others.
17. being a gentleman. being respectful.
18. being patient. being reasonable.
19. looking after your appearance and hygiene
20. introducing her to your family and friends.
21. learning to compromise.
22. writing her a love note.
23. trusting her.
24. no to cheating.
25. never look at other women. it is a sign of disrespect.
26. not taking advantage of her kindness.

 

how to make your guy happy..

1. trusting him. and i mean really letting him feel that you trust him.
2. complimenting him
3. not nagging him. knowing when to back off
4. not being clingy and needy
5. cut the drama or any spark which leads to drama
6. hugging him. kissing him.
7. being honest
8. never compare him to others
9. cooking delightful dishes for him
10. giving him something really useful (shoes, clothes, something for his car, etc)
11. doing something he loves to do
12. watching kick ass action movies
13. not being late
14. being patient
15. getting along well with his family and friends. (but not too much)
16. no to cheating
17. be sexy. ONLY TO HIM
18. supporting him
19. When saying "good bye", make sure you kiss him, hug him, and whisper in his ear that you love him
20. occasionally making the first moves
21. giving him guy time
22. looking after your appearance and hygiene
23. being spontaneous
24. being practical and realistic
25. being yourself
26. mixing up your routine and maintaining some mystery

be happy

they say there are two things to define our success in life:

a) the way we manage when we have nothing and b) the way we behave when we have everything.

ok.. for the passed few months i can not help but notice negative posts. and to be honest, i may have shared a few ones over the net which made me feel really guilty of how i behaved. i mean, how come people, (well.. including me) can not stop ranting even over the smallest things. while what we really should be doing is pray and be thankful for everything that God has given us. days of living, food, shelter, our family and the people around us, for everything that has been happening, our whole being. our whole existence. 

the happy pill

ways to be happy..

1. the first key to happiness is ACCEPTANCE. one must ACCEPT that LIFE is NOT PERFECT, and so as all the other things that comes with it. (including other people, school stuffs, relationships). Measuring life by what others do may disappoint us , but measuring life by what we do will make life meaningful.

2. love love love. love and appreciate everything, everyone. even the problems you are going through, or your so called enemies or frenemies, lol. remember that EVERYTHING is PURPOSE DRIVEN. and HISTORY is HIS STORY. and that GREATEST LESSONS come out of PAIN. so if ever you had your bad hair day,  you did not get that bag you were wishin for, you had the wrong sized top, you experience humidity or hard rain, be thankful that you still get to experience everything. say, you had your hair treated the other month, the bag was on sale week after, the color of the top really does not fit your complexion or you have been stuck over rain with your loved one. Find every reason to be happy and loving those pissed-off moments instead of wishing the other person you hate would trip off.

3. never depend your happiness on others. it will only make you happy for a certain time but once you experience loss.. you might break down and feel the end of the world. it is YOUR LIFE. make the MOST out of your LIFE. live according to your PURPOSE. for God's pleasure, for God's family, to become like Christ, to serve God and for a mission.

4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE. be with the people who loves you, and makes you happy. be with those people who will help you grow as a person.

5. learn from your mistakes. but also bear in mind that it is WISER to LEARN FROM OTHERS' MISTAKES. experience is not what happens to you, it is WHAT YOU DO WITH WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU. so if you fall, stand up. nobody can help you except yourself.

6.  ENJOY LIFE'S LITTLE TREATS. that cute sweet flavorful ice cream, rain, fluffy clouds or sun set. why rant over your wants if you can enjoy life's blessings. be happy that there are people who stays with you, being unmindful of how cranky you can be. be happy that you can still enjoy every food served in front of you when other people can not even eat three times a day. be happy that others support you in everything that you do. be happy that there is still a sun rising and giving us everything we need from it instead of grumbling how humid the weather is.

below is a picture of things.. which i think gives a little spark of happiness to people.. ok, maybe, for us girls!

soda, for extra kick of hyperactivity, lol

camera.. not literally a camera, it may also be a picture..

book.. for knowledge, or maybe a good informative site ;)

ipod.. who does not love music?

mobile phone.. do not attempt to argue with me on this one! tahaa

cookies, or any desserts..

nail polish? haha of course, particularly for girls.. haha

coffee or any chilled/frozen drinks

endless dating

tron legacy

*next three days

*rosario

little fockers

*the tourist

*the green hornet

*unknown

*just go with it

i am number four

world invasion: battle los angeles

limitless

*rio

thor

*fast five

the priest

pirates of caribbean 4, on stranger tides

*x-men first class

mr. popper's penguins

*transformers

*monte carlo

ang babae sa septic tank

cowboys and aliens

final destination 5

wedding tayo,wedding hindi

*johnny english reborn

abduction

yes.. those are the movies my boyfriend and i have seen so far.. those with the asterisks are by far, my favorites. we both love watching movies and every time we see new trailers, we can not wait to see the up coming interesting ones.. (we are so excited to watch REAL STEEL this october) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei5l3r1dV4I trailer link for real steel

below are some of the links of movie trailers that i find really interesting.. and eye catching..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvfYxQU3eNE ROSARIO
Rosario took not just my breath, but my heart away, as well. it is all because of the heart-filled story, emotion-driven music and classy vintage cinematography. Filipinos should really be proud of this movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MZX0x1NPLs&feature=relmfu FAST FIVE
Who would not love the cars? and action filled plot. do i need to say cars again? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-lDfKb2SBA UNKNOWN
it is really intriguing and once you get to watch the middle almost end part, it will give you all the twist in the plot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9btZIK3Obpg THE GREEN HORNET
action meets comedy. i sooo love the funny parts  in this movie as well as the cars and weapons.

our movie tickets 

promo/treat cards

obviously, we love eating. from light chi-chas to heavy meals. these are our promo or treat cards we got from some of our favorite food and drink shops, resto, etc.

d.i.y. facials

taking care of your skin (for this post, specifically facial skin) is really necessary.. not only for outer beauty and good health, but for feeling good for one's self as well.

here is a simple step by step process of a do it yourself facial treatment.

ingredients are all natural and may be found just in your kitchen. have fun!

• Make sure to start off with a clean face using a mild soap or facial foam/wash. This removes the dirt and/or make up, if you have applied any.

1. facial steam

• Submerge a small towel (face towel,that is!) into warm clean water. (Make sure it is not boiling hot to prevent burns)
• Squeeze off the towel to avoid dripping of water.
• Then gently pat on to face. (The absorption of heat through the skin makes your pores open, making it easier to clean your face effectively.)

2. facial scrub

 

• Apply honey on your face, be mindful to put an even application. (not too much, or there will sure be a mess. haha)
• After applying honey all over your face, put an ample amount of sugar on your hands. You may use any type of sugar but i strongly recommended brown sugar since it has a courser texture best for scrubbing.
• Gently pat sugar over your face. (cheeks, forehead, nose and chin)
• Scrub your face in circular motion.
• Rinse well with water.

3.  facial mask

• For your mask, gently separate the egg white from the egg yolk. (We will be using the egg white)
• Place the egg white in a small bowl or any container you prefer. Squeeze in a lemon, or calamansi, whichever you have in your kitchen.

egg white and lemon or calamansi helps in tightening skin. Also, lemon and calamansi  have enzymes for whitening.

• Then whisk until the mixture gets foamy.
• Apply evenly on facial skin. Leave the mask for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse off with clean cold water. (Cold water closes your pores.)

If you have bigger pores than normal, you can not have them turn smaller again. But you can help them at least get relaxed or rejuvenated by gently rolling clean ice cubes over your face.

feather fashion

i must say.. feather accessories are makin a huge come back.. though i forgot what exact year it first made a spot in the fashion world.

girls can wear them in emphasizing a hippie look or a classy one.

it all depends on the color, design and size.

get busy and playful with brightly colored ones.

or just opt for a more neutral color for balance and sophistication.

don't they look so hip and fun yet classy?

oh i wish

French Braid, i must say is really popular nowadays. As most of us could see, not only celebrities strut their glam or hippie braids, but most of bloggers esp. fashion ones as well. 

girly, princess look

French braid (wikipedia) starts with three small sections of hair near the crown of the head; these initial sections are braided together toward the nape of the neck, gradually adding more hair to each section as it crosses in from the side into the center of the braid structure. The final result incorporates all of the hair into a smoothly woven pattern over the scalp.

French Braids may be matched with different looks.

up do, for a more sophisticated glam look

 side swept,teased, for strong high fashion/street look

side swept, for a more hippie look

cascading, for more fun, stylish look

sadly.. my hair is too short for French Braids. hoping to style my hair soon. wishing*

not just a non rigid container

 my small nine west purse/sling bag from my tita, haven't got the chance to use this one yet

vintage leather sling bag, mama's baul

vintage black and white leather hand bag, lola's baul

brown dorothy perkins messenger bag, birthday gift from my bf

these are just some of my bags that i adore.. i repeat.. SOME.. ;)
most of us girls can not leave the house with out bringing our purse, clutch, tote, sling, shoulder or whatever you prefer..  as for me, BAGS are not just non rigid containers.. they carry our everyday or special occasion essentials.. therefore, they carry our lives.

bags come in different types and sizes, designs/prints, colors, shapes, materials,etc. and we should take great considerations in choosing the right one for usage.

top 3 bag essentials:

1. type of bag- Considering the type of bag is really important. You wanna make sure if your stuff would fit into it right? The way you are gonna carry it around should also be taken into consideration for comfort.

common types of bags:
Clutch Bag: Small but long bag (rectangular), evening bag without a handle. You have to clutch it – hence the name.
Backpack: a bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back. Backpacks are supported on either one or both shoulders.
Cosmetic case: bags of varying sizes and shapes with a zip closure lined to hold cosmetics.
Hobo Bag: a large crescent-shaped shoulder bag or any large bag that hangs from your shoulder and has a main compartment closure (unlike the "tote" which is normally open top).
Messenger Bag: A bag with a long strap to be worn across the body that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Materials used in messenger bags are often more durable and water-resistant than traditional bags. Messenger bags are often used by bicycle messengers, though they are increasingly becoming an urban fashion icon.
Minaudiere: a small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads or covered with fabric or leather.
Saddle Bag: a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle. Many designers use saddle bag as an inspiration for their designs. Therefore, their bags are called saddle bags, even though they are not actually saddle bag.
Satchel: A structured handbag with double handles, locking hardware and a wide, flat bottom. May be large or small.
Shoulder bag: any bag with a shoulder strap.
Sling Bag: A bag with a long strap (similar to a messenger bag), yet smaller.
Tote Bag: A medium to large bag with two straps. Sometimes sold as a reusable shopping bag, this bag can carry anything that is too large for a common handbag – also called a ‘Shopper’.
Weekend Bag: A bag of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip.


2. designs and colors-Choosing the right design and color maybe tricky. it actually depends on what you wear or what type of look you are trying to have. but basically, those of neutral colors (black, white, brown, grey) are the most useful ones since they match almost every type of clothing you would wear. different designs or prints also depend upon the creativity of the person as well as the look.

3. materials- materials should depend on weather and how much dedicated you are in taking care and storage of your bag.

some of my dream bags: