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If I'm going to have a cake made for myself, this cake is it. But I'd probably add in bits (and lots) of fresh strawberries in the chiffon layer.

Via martha stewart

P.S. Happy Birthday Candice!

This Is It

Yesterday I got to watch This Is It (Like You've Never Seen Him Before). I have to say that Michael Jackson is indeed a real legend. He really deserves all the respect and recognition (and more) that is due him. To tell you the truth I was not an avid MJ fan. I do listen to his songs but that was just about it. I always thought he was odd in his ways and have always wondered what all the fuss about him was. Not until recently when I watched This Is It. I must say I’m now an official Michael Jackson convert. The movie tribute gave me a glimpse of who he really was amidst all the controversies that constantly hounded him. I realized he’s every bit the performer he always was. You have to see the movie for yourself to understand why all the hype created about him is every bit justified and true. He’s a simple passionate man who breathes and lives music. He knows his music by heart, which can be seen through the record breaking hits made during his lifetime; a number of which have already become a classic in their own right. At 50, he still hasn’t lost that old magic and appeal that made him the superstar that he is today. It amazes me how he can still deliver a phenomenonal show and to think what I watched was only his rehearsals. No wonder he had that big an effect on everyone. His London concerts, which are all sold out would have been the greatest concerts of all times. It’s sad that it won’t push through anymore. We lost one great talent. RIP Michael Jackson.

Happy Pills

Stumbled upon this nice little cute packaging for a candy shop in Barcelona called Happy Pills. If only we could buy real HAPPY PILLS whenever we want to, then the world would be a much happier place.

via Lovely Package

The Things I Learned

When you truly love someone, you would give and risk everything you’ve got. You go into a relationship with all your cards laid out in the open. Even with the possibility of getting hurt, you nevertheless brave the possible consequences. And despite being unsure of what’s to come, you just go right ahead and take the plunge all because, as cliché as it may sound, of love. Deciding to be in a relationship is not an easy feat. And deciding to stay in it is a serious commitment. That’s why you can’t go into something with only half of your cards open. You can’t go into it half baked and half sure or unsure. Loving someone is not about taking calculated steps. It’s not some chess game that you play trying to figure out your next move. It’s not about waiting for the so called perfect moment or right timing. But rather it’s about being IN the moment and enjoying it now; doing what you feel like doing or saying it now. When you decide to love, you decide to truly love the person and make him//her a part of your life. He/she becomes a part of you and everything else in your world. It’s not about half letting him/her in because you’re scared. Loving someone is actually letting go of fear; it’s about growing up. That’s what love is all about. People shouldn’t mistake change as a cause for alarm in a relationship. It’s actually a sign of growth, a sign of a progressing and deepening relationship. The first day you met isn’t and will not be the same as day 100 or day 365. It’s actually always nice to reminisce about the old times and see how much you’ve both improved, together. There are no grey areas when it comes to love. It’s as plain as black and white, yes or no, like or dislike. No amount of explanations, lame excuses, or justifications will ever be able to cover up or even sugar coat the obvious. It’s as simple as the saying, there are a lot of means when you want it bad and there are plenty of reasons to make when you don’t. When it comes to love, you love wholeheartedly and you tend to give too much of yourself without even noticing it. While there is no such thing as giving too much because there are no limits when it comes to love, too much becomes too much when it becomes a one way street and you wake up one day realizing you’ve almost lost your worth already. So when you love, you have to leave a little for yourself. Pain and hurts are inevitable in every relationship. But that’s one risk that you have to take, that someday the one you love the most will also be the one to hurt you the most. The thought of falling out of love and losing all the love for the person you’ve once loved is scary, unimaginable beyond words. That’s why you hope and pray to God that it will never happen. Lastly, love is about you and me. It has never been about anyone else, but us. Yes, US. It’s about continuing to love despite one's flaws and deficiencies. It’s about staying in for the long haul and not giving up.

EFFORT

Effort...*

Effort is the essence of any relationship - friendly or otherwise. This is not to say that two people make an equal effort with each other all throughout their relationship. There is always give and take. However, when one has to constantly work on making the effort or they have to be reminded time and again to make the effort that’s when it becomes forced, which should not be the case. Until it doesn’t come to you naturally to make the effort towards something or someone, think of it as a sign reminding you that may be it’s not meant to be or not worth the effort you may be divesting into it.

(via hit-or-miss: shany)-http://hit-or-miss.tumblr.com/post/83166618/effort

Everything Good

A long overdue Everything Good list. I think I need to do this more often so that I can be reminded of all the good stuff. Sometimes when things do not feel right, my everything good list somehow never fails to make it (and me feel) a little better. So here it goes,

-Saizen (or popularly known as Daiso, all Japanese goods at 85 pesos)
-'coffee outs'
-Starbucks heated ensaymada
-learning to finally bake the right (not yet perfect though) crust
-feel good music
-hot, fresh, and properly salted French Fries
-learning to cook without ruining the recipe
-fast problem-free work days
-cold skimmed milk + Hershey's chocolate
-looklet.com (I get to be a virtual fashion stylist minus the stress)
-getting a new camera! :)
-taking my first (multiple) steps to being healthy
-Brain Challenges in facebook
-having an UP and +++ market the whole week
-cute kids and adorable babies
-finding designer dresses at huge discounts (Guam!)
-attending weddings
-Saturday lunches
-sour cream Pringles mini
-sour cream flavored popcorn
-having a clean organized closet
-watching the new episode of One Tree Hill and Prison Break finale (it's been awhile since I've done TV marathons)
-having a good outfit day
-spa massages
-feeling light = no bloated feeling
-winning! Wait, I've haven't won yet. But that will surely feel good! Wish me luck this Saturday! Hehe

Feeling Old

I'm in dire need of a new good pillow. A really super good one. I've been having these neck aches lately and it's been affecting my overall energy. It seems like my neck and shoulders are always screaming for a massage, even if I've just had one. I don't think my sleeping position has changed significantly though. And I don't think I'm currently stressed with anything either. So I don't know what's been causing my neck aches. I'm tempted to buy these expensive therapeutic pillows but I'm quite apprehensive with the idea of spending too much on a pillow, unsure that it will actually solve the problem. It's either the pillow or I'm going to have to attribute it to old people symptoms. The word old does not sound good at all. Old age signs are starting to creep in. Sometimes I feel like I have a 60 years old body. Along with body aches, my stamina and endurance aren't as fine as it was a few years ago. I also can't sleep as easily. Before I could sleep absolutely anywhere. Now I have a hard time doing so. I could list a few more but I would rather not. I'm still in denial because I want to be forever young.

Sing Your McDonald's Order

Three words. Cool. Nice. Galing. I like it!

“You can never really know someone completely. That’s why it’s the most terrifying thing in the world, really—taking someone on faith, hoping they’ll take you on faith too. It’s such a precarious balance. It’s a wonder we do it at all.”

— Libba Bray

The Little Wish

via etsy

If there's any age that I would like to stay in forever, it would have to be in my 20s. I get to be a semi-adult. This is the only stage where it is perfectly acceptable (and understandable) to act like a silly kid and be a grown up the next minute. Sans for the quarterlife crisis, I would have to say that this is the best time to discover and experience the highs and lows of life, and just be the person you want to be.

Skip!

Images via pixdaus and weheartit

Like and Want

I Like
I really like Dove's Grapefuit and Lemongrass Bar. I love the smell. I feel clean and energized every time I use it. The soap also has tiny beads that makes it a bonus mini exfoliant. I like!


I Want
I want a Canon G10 or a Nikon P6000. Since Dolfo has the Nikon already, I'm opting for the Canon. I never bought a camera for myself. I was the type who would use cameras on special occasions only such as out of town trips or on big memorable events, not until recently when I became fond of Photoshop. I realized I need to start taking more pictures.

I want a Swatch watch, particularly these white watches above (and in large size please). I can say I was a Swatch kid. Fortunately, I was able to keep my old Swatches until now. I just don't know though if it's still working. Baka hindi na rin. Swatch is currently making a huge comeback with John Lloyd as its main endorser. Kaya gusto ko na rin! Hehe


Other random wants:
His and Hers bicycles
It's been awhile now since I rode a bicycle. My old bike has long been forgotten. And gone. I want a new one.

A Wallet
No brand in particular. I just need a good nice wallet. So far the perfect wallet has been eluding me. Hopefully there will be lots to choose from in Guam.

A Good Haircut
Ever since Alex Carbonell, I never really had a permanent hair stylist. I've been switching from one salon to another, and never really satisfied with the outcome. I'm tired of my hair style. I'm tempted to cut it really really short. But I'm scared it might not look good on me.