33 Weeks, and Counting and Some Random Updates

May 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
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i think this is my least documented pregnancy.

when i had raf, multiply was such a novelty then that i looked forward to writing blog entries and having friends comment and revel in the wonders of pregnancy with me.  then andi came, and i made a completely different blog just for her. i hope the little one wouldn’t mind that he’s not as exposed as his older siblings. i don’t have an excuse except that i am just too busy — what with work, taking care of two kids without a nanny and just plain, unadulterated laziness. i tell you, living your day-to-day life battling heartburn, extreme heat and a bulging tummy is a full-time job in itself.

my workload is threatening to take over my life, except that my boss is an angel sent from heaven who makes beating deadlines sound like the best thing one can do in her lifetime. i am grateful to have found this job. aside from a really awesome boss and the flexible schedule, i get to do what i love most — writing and interacting with people, albeit virtually. i also had the chance to do something new, which is website copywriting, through my boss’ friend and client. that short gig challenged me and my skills set to a whole new level, since i had to write for two hardware sites. what do i honestly know about hardwares anyway except that they’re the men’s playground?

now i am on my 33rd week and counting the days. i know when the baby comes it’ll be a completely new disaster challenge and just thinking of my recovery period and CS wound is enough to break me out in hives.  i just think that since this will be my last pregnancy, i should enjoy the remaining weeks.  nothing is more spectacular really than having a baby inside you, squirming, doing somersaults and just enjoying the warmth only a mother’s womb can provide.

 

the 32-week bump

i haven’t bought anything for the baby yet but the beauty of having gone through this before is that i know that i don’t have to buy much for the first few months. and since i knew exactly when i would have the baby, that takes off the edge of getting everything ready. LOL.

i don’t have beauty reviews coming up because i hardly wear makeup these days. it’s just cleanse-tone-moisturize for me.  although there are several products that i would love to get my hands on like the clinique moisture surge cc cream that liz of project vanity shared through her instagram. and oh, i just remembered that i am also waiting for my the balm nude tude palette that i ordered from stylefabuleux over at instagram as well.  i think i’ll also share with you my thoughts about this awesome palmer’s oil that made my itchies go away.  i will try to find the time for that blog entry, i promise.

i’ve checked my site stats and i am happy that despite my lack of posts, people are still visiting me. awww. thank you, everyone.  i hope i can drop in more posts before i give birth.

you all have a gorgeous wednesday counting down till the weekend :D

 

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This Is What I’m Talking About

March 5, 2013 4 Comments

my day usually starts at 12 or 1PM, when i wake up.  earlier when i have a lunch appointment or meeting.  then i eat lunch with andi, and prepare to bring her to school and drive to the city to pick up raf.  raf and i usually have snacks on some days as he’s hungry after classes, then i try to do some errands while we’re there.  i either pay the bills, do the grocery if the husband cannot do it, see my doctor, etc etc.

raf and i are usually home by 5PM, at most.  i allow him to play outside until 6PM, if he has no major assignments.  i am quite lenient.  if he has homework, he has to be clean and fresh by 630 so when we go through his tasks, he is not itchy and smelly.  dinner comes after that then sleep.

i officially work at 9PM until 5AM.  sometimes i fall asleep in between but i wake up at 5 to prepare raf for school.  i go back to sleep when he leaves the house.

this has been our routine since i quit my corporate job and only accepted home based jobs.  it certainly echoes the blog post i have written several months back when i have started contemplating about staying at home and working online.  oh, i do get bored at times, especially when i was still on bed rest.  our appleTV then had been very useful as i only watched movies the whole day.  LOL.  now that i can drive and be on my own, i meet girlfriends for lunch or go window shopping.   i also have more time to attend events and get to know a lot of people who share the same interests as i do (hello, beauty bloggers!).

well, i miss receiving bi-monthly paychecks, that’s for sure. LOL. but thank God for clients who pay on time and in advance, i can still afford some of life’s little luxuries, like satisfying my pizza craving.  although P forks over some cash when i need it, i certainly don’t want to just solely rely on him, thus the three jobs i am currently juggling with.  while it seems like i am still slaving away, the difference is, i work at my own pace and i command my own working hours as my bosses don’t mind as long as i get all the tasks done.  so if say, i get sleepy in the middle of my work “day,” i can take a nap and just catch up.  i only start working when the children are asleep or at play and i have all the time i need to oversee their school work, bring them to and from school and supervise the yaya.  

i never expected to enjoy this stay-at-home experience.  i’ve always been a go-getter, a restless career person who asks for more work when i feel like i am stuck with a routine.  now i have realized that i can still be a go-getter even if i don’t go to an office everyday.  i don’t have to sacrifice my dreams and ambitions just because i don’t work for a company anymore.  especially if my dreams and ambitions are not even aligned with my corporate tasks and responsibilities. the past months have truly humbled me, and i have cherished the time i have spent with my family, most especially my children.

i don’t know what the future holds, especially after i give birth.  i can’t really say i won’t go back to the corporate world anymore because what if there’s an opportunity that presents itself and it’s a possibility that i haven’t really thought of before?  i am not really closing my doors.  one thing’s for sure.  i would always put my children’s needs and safety before anything else.

 

 

 

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2012!

December 31, 2012 2 Comments

This is my last post for the year, posted on the last day of 2012.

I have been slacking off since I got pregnant because well, uhm, I just got too lazy. I only get up to eat and go to the bathroom. Every year I promise to blog more and every year it seems, I fail. Lol. So next year, I won’t promise to write more lest I disappoint myself again. Especially with a new baby on the way, I might not have all the time in the world to word vomit into this blog.

2012 has been quite difficult. It has actually been a struggle. But I decided not to dwell on the bad things, and instead focus on the good. I am thankful that this blog has been noticed by my favorite brands and I got to meet some of the loveliest ladies in the beauty world. I may have said goodbye to my five-year job but I am now a resident writer of one of Cebu’s awesome PR companies, and job offers for several rakets have been cropping up every now and then in my inbox. Some friendships also ended this year and while it made me very sad, it made me realize that others are indeed only meant to stay in your life for a time.

As we welcome the new year, I wish all my readers a rockin 2013. Thank you for always reading whatsupkaith, even if I hardly blog these days. Lol. All comments may not be published but I always believe that the best conversations happen in private ;)

Happy 2013 everyone!

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Karl Lagerfeld x Shu Uemura in Cebu!

November 14, 2012 4 Comments
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everyone!  may i have your attention, please!  if, like me, your eyes flashed green with good envy reading all the karl lagerfeld x shu uemura posts from people in manila, this post is for you.  i am so excited to share with you that shu uemura will be here in cebu today and tomorrow (november 14-15) to showcase their karl lagerfeld x shu uemura collaboration!

a shu uemura stall will be set up in ginza, banilad where you can buy karl lagerfeld x shu uemura products plus the rest of shu uemura’s wonderful, wonderful makeup.  there will also be beauty workshops on both days at 1:30PM and 4:30PM.

here’s exactly what i am talking about:

 

Karl Lagerfeld Collection for shu uemura available in Cebu on November 14 & 15 only

shu uemura’s quest for innovation and beauty finds its ultimate expression in fusing the creative spirit with the sophisticated vision of artists. Celebrating artist collaborations since 2004, shu uemura continues to substantiate the bond between art and beauty by working with some of today’s most important creators. For the Holiday 2012 collection, shu uemura announces an exceptional collaboration with the legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. This much-awaited and extremely limited collection will be coming to Cebu and made available to the public on November 14 and 15 from 1-6pm at Ginza Japanese restaurant, J.Panis Street (Old Banilad Road).

Karl Lagerfeld’s illustrious career as a master of fashion design has presented a worldview so unique he has become one of the most influential creators of his time. The 2012 holiday collection is an exquisite collection with a surprisingly unique edge. Inspired by shu uemura products, Japanese traditional culture and contemporary art, Karl Lagerfeld created the “Mon Shu Girl”. Merging the worlds of shu uemura and Karl Lagerfeld, “Mon Shu girl” is an adorable new icon outfitted in the designer’s symbolic white shirt and black tie. Sketched by Karl Lagerfeld’s own hand using shu uemura products, “Mon shu uemura” means “my darling shu uemura‟.

The entire collection is a touching homage to shu uemura with the color selection and package design entirely directed by Karl Lagerfeld who also photographed the visual campaign. The delightful “Mon Shu girl” collection is a celebration of Japanese pop and European chic. Add color to your eyes and face with two eye and cheek palettes, with shades ranging from glitter black, deep khaki, purple, soft brown, and brick gold. Color your lips with four shades of rouge unlimited lipstick, from iconic red to cute coquettish pale tones. With three hues of nail color, Karl dares you to tint your nails with iconic colors and velvety smooth and shimmery textures, or go a step further and play with specially designed nail stickers. The collection’s painting liner in a sophisticated blackish satin purple shade enhances eye definition and adds a dash of sultriness to the holidays. Of course, the shu essentials such as AO advanced cleansing oil, UV underbase mousse, eyelash curler, false eye lashes, mini brush set and make up box will be available in the adorable “Mon shu” packaging.

An optimistic ode to beauty and fashion, this collection embodies contemporary cuteness born from Karl Lagerfeld’s personal brand of European finesse and shu uemura’s Tokyo flair-a festive; a fun gift to you for the 2012 holidays.

Regular shu uemura products will also be available at 10% off so now is the perfect time to stock up on your shu essentials. For inquiries, please contact info@bigseed.com.ph  or Richelle at 0917 327 4961

shu uemura is founded and named after legendary Japanese make-up artist and beauty pioneer Mr. Shu Uemura and is inspired by an aesthetic and professional spirit of the artisan. The shu uemura brand was developed on the founder’s holistic philosophy that beautiful make-up starts with beautiful skin. With his artful hands and revolutionary vision, Mr. Shu Uemura transformed the image of women through make-up, passionately elevating beauty into a true work of art.

here are the karl lagerfeld x shu uemura products.  drool, if you must, i would totally understand =D

 

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Planner Planning

November 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
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so starbucks already launched their 2013 planners.  the race to finish what, 17 drinks, is now on.  however, i am not sure if i am willing to spend that much on coffee nor a planner.  oh sure, i love peppermint mocha and toffee nut latte but just calculating how much everything would cost makes my sad little wallet palpitate.

truth be told, my starbucks 2012 planner is only halfway filled with scheduled meetings and event launches, nonsense doodles, tweets and statuses that never made it online and birthday reminders.  there are months when i haven’t written anything!  BUT!  that’s still an improvement because my 2011 planner is almost never used.  shame, shame, shame.  so now you know why i am hesitant to overdrink myself with coffee just to get one of these coveted planners.

 

photo credit:  lionhearttv.net

i still would like to get a planner for next year because…because!  i may be a little bit OC but i want to be more…organized.  believe me, i can be scatterbrained sometimes thus having planners (i also have my cbtl planner from A for my personal…musings) this year helped a lot in keeping track of my activities.

i am thinking of getting either the following cutesy and super helpful planners for next year:

 

the belle de jour planner

the navi planner

the “everything is possible” planner

all three are from the belle de jour family.  click on the links to know more about them.

which one you think i should get?  and which one would you want for yourself? :)

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Ayala Center Cebu’s Great Anniversary Sale

November 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
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why, it’s almost christmas! :) and you know what that means! oh, i am not only referring to the endless parties and merry-making but also to extended mall hours and teeth-gnashing traffic.  and of course, one of my super favorite parts, gift-giving!  i don’t have much but i try my best to give little somethings to loved ones every year.  my gifts are not very expensive but i’d like to think they’re all well thought-of and comes not only with my love, but faith and loyalty.

the past years saw me cramming to get gifts for everyone on my list a day before christmas because i’ve been too busy with travel and major company events.  this year, i would like to take it easy and try to beat the holiday rush by buying some presents this month so i don’t have to fight with hundred other shoppers come december.  if you share the same thought, i have great news for you as ayala center cebu celebrates its anniversary with an awesome sale on november 15-18!

Ayala Center Cebu is having a huge party and everyone is invited.

Cebu’s premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination will celebrate their 18th anniversary this year with the Great Anniversary Sale on November 15-18. Julie Anne San Jose will headline this weekend’s biggest sale on November 16, Friday, 6PM at the ActivityCenter. As an additional treat for the audience, Rachelle Ann Go will be reunited again with fans from Cebu on November 17, Saturday 730PM at the Activity Center.

 Perfect for avoiding the holiday rush, Metro Gaisano Baby Fair will be setting up shop on November 18 during mall hours at the Activity Center with a celebrity mom in tow. Win exciting prizes in the Great Anniversary Sale Promo as they giveaway a bottle of Marks and Spencer wine and a special screening of The Amazing Spiderman for FREE for a minimum P500 purchase from any Ayala Center Cebu outlet.

 Bookmark these dates and be ahead of the Christmas rush through the Ayala’s 4-day Big Anniversary Sale.

For more information, visit the Privileges Desk between Watchworks and Naturalizer. Contact Ayala Center CebuConcierge at (032) 516-2035 or (032) 231-5342. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

 

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Going Somewhere? (aka Finally, A Non-Beauty Post)

September 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
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i feel like i am missing something.  that i should be somewhere but i missed the bus.  or the train. 

i am restless.  i have been doing a lot of talking with people who have been very patient in listening and giving me tidbits of advice.  i can’t seem to know what i truly want.  or maybe, i already have an idea what i want, i am just too scared to run after it.  my 20-year old self would have chastised me for being such a scaredy-cat but when you’re 30 and have 2 kids with an “it’s complicated” as a relationship status, i am sure you’d be scared shitless of going after your heart’s desires, too.

personal issues aside (not that i have any work issues heh), i am quite happy and contented these days.  well yeah, some little things (and people) still annoy me every now and then but i guess i have been patient enough to overlook these shouldn’t-be-stressed-about mishaps (and people).   i’ve been spending a lot of time with those who truly matter and while it would be nice to go home to negros and check on the mother and sisters, i will reserve my unpaid vacation leaves when the fatherhood comes home.  there’s one upcoming holiday on october and i might just use that since it’s a friday…so, hello long weekend.

the children are doing pretty well.  while ananda aces her math and english subjects, she seems to be struggling with her writing (i know.  it must be terribly difficult for her to trace broken lines than say, match objects or count how many apples there are).  raf, on the other hand, has been adjusting perfectly.  he does throw tantrums every now and then and i always end up biting the bait but he must have observed how his mother has the EQ of a five-year old thus the constant prodding to send me off the edge.  LOL.  i am proud of him though.  he has made a lot of friends in his new school so waiting for me for 2.5 hours everyday has never been an issue.  K also noticed how he’s less shy now and more sociable.  hurray to these developments!

don’t beat me up but i can’t wait for the weekend.  all this getting up so early in the morning is seriously taking its toll on me.  i have never been a morning person.  if there’s one good thing about waking up early though is that i also sleep early.  i am crossing my fingers that the vertigo treatment med has done its magic and kinda fixed my dysfunctional body clock.  it’s nice to sleep at 11PM for once and not wait for 2AM until i can snooze.

i hope you’re all having a fine week.  if you’re not, never worry.  tomorrow (or in this case, next week) will always be better :)

 

 

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My Jess Coat Bag from Cuzo

September 7, 2012 4 Comments
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i have been looking for a medium-sized bag for the longest time.  the three office bags that i am currently rotating are quite big (given that i bring my household with me whenever i go out) and for once, i want to tote something lighter than a bulldozer.  my only requirements are: 1) it’s roomy enough to accommodate my things, including an iPad and 2) should go well with my business casual outfits.

i first heard of cuzo bags from frances who blogged about the same bag that i have now.  when i saw the jess coat bag and read how frances raved about how nice it is, it didn’t take me too long to decide to get it.

 

proud owner of philippine-made cuzo jess coat bag in blue

the bag is made of nylon with cow leather base and handle and brass accessories.  i like how sturdy the base is as it can conveniently support all the stuff i put inside the bag.

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my daily must-haves: iPad, yellow tupperware of medicines, extra cellphone (for my reloading biznes), alcohol, lotion, fino wallet, kikay kit, iPhone charger, company ID, wet tissue, my bottle of Gap Dream, forever 21 sunglasses.

 i am really happy with my jess coat bag.  head on to cuzo’s site now and check out all their products.  they have cute leather satchels, weekender bags and chic totes.  the best thing about cuzo?  they deliver within the country for free! go, go, go.  support our own local products!

thank you, cuzo, for the painless transaction and patiently accommodating my questions.

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Make Your Own Havaianas 2012

August 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
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i love my havaianas. i don’t care what others say about them being very expensive slippers. i love the colors and designs and comfort. i wear them when i travel, when i go to the mall, when i drive, when i do the grocery, you get my drift. i cannot count how many pairs i own now but i give out a pair or two whenever i buy a new one as you all know how tiny our home is and someone’s bound to lose his cool again when he sees my overflowing shoe rack.

anyway. being the self-confessed havaianatico that i am, i got excited when i learned that the yearly make your own havaianas was happening very soon. thank you to my dear vanessa eastvanessa east, raf and i were able to attend the press launch of the make your havaianas in cebu last week, august 1 exactly, in the sm northwing atrium. yes, i braved the long lines despite knowing that i can come back the next day and have my own pairs assembled in peace simply because i want my new slippers ora mismo. lol.

this year is quite special is my favorite brand is celebrating 50 years! there was a huge wall which chronicled havaianas’ journey from brazil to all over the world. i wasn’t able to take a lot of pictures during the launching as i was too busy running after my son, making sure he doesn’t get into trouble although i should give him credit for not nagging me the whole time. haha. he even helped me choose my pins!

so happy to have bumped into a couple of familiar faces aside from Kat. hello to Mac, Kristine, Rabsin, Jaja and April!

now, here are the three pairs i went home with :)

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from top to bottom: pumpkin sole + ocean green strap: always choose happiness;
hot pink sole + silver strap = K for kaith;
lime green sole + golden strap = soccer mom, because raf is into soccer now. i know, right? lol.

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Of Rose Gold and Lipstick Hues

May 31, 2012 6 Comments
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if my planner was right, i should be polishing 1 of my 3 articles at this time.  but then, i always find myself diverting from what i have written down on my planner so…yeah.  instead of working on my articles which are due this week, i am…tadaaa…blogging!  LOL.

i missed posting something last week.  blame it on my vertigo which surprised me again.  i honestly feel closer to my grave with every vertigo attack i endure.  then when i started feeling better, i threw a really bad tantrum which left me spent and exhausted to enjoy the rest of the weekend.

i skipped work monday, came in tuesday and was giddy happy when my boss handed over a mac paper bag.

he actually bought me my staple blot powder and two of the lipsticks above: chatterbox and girl about town.  the plumful there i bought separately.  note: some say that plumful and craving look the same.  they don’t.  on me, at least, which is a good thing.  i love craving more actually as it’s prettier on my lips than plumful which shows up as a tad bit boring plum.  anyway.  chatterbox i think is a brighter version of my mac pro longwear unlimited and i find it perfect for everyday office wear.  girl about town, on the other hand, is a very lovely fuchsia which has a strong blue undertone.  i don’t mind wearing it to work but i guess i’ll reserve it more for dinner and nightouts, along with ruby woo and diva.

i honestly cannot wait for the weekend.  i don’t have anything planned so i guess i’ll just play lazy mommy with the kids again and read and watch movies.  i have finally finished clockwork prince, in 2 days, mind you, (had been procrastinating actually as i wasn’t very ready to immerse myself in the story after city of lost souls but i am so glad i did anyway), the fault in our stars (another book i finished in 2 nights and wasn’t so ready to give up yet.  john green writes the funniest and wittiest and heart-wrenchingest stories), the enchantress and now i am torn between 3 books (among the 40-something i haven’t read yet).

i just have to post this photo.  it’s the marc by marc jacobs rose gold watch which i have been using for three weeks now.  i am inlove with this watch, even if M calls its color taya (rust).  it’s rose gold, M, rose gold :P   i lean towards oversized watches now, ever since i discovered that they look nice on my wrist.  sigh.  i wish i have more moolah to buy that michael kors one i’ve been eyeing as well.  as iC and i put it, hashtag fuckthispobrelife.  LOL.  
how’s it going on your side of the world, dear readers? :)
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