May
15
Posted by malinesky
Growing up, one of my dreams was becoming a model someday. I was fascinated (actually, I still am) to pictures of models on dress catalogues and how beautiful they are. Then I would always watch Binibing Pilipinas, and watching Ms. Universe telecast is a must for me - an event I would always look forward to, wishing someday I could be one of the constentants, LOLS!
Anyways, beauty contests have really evolved through the years. Many beauty tilts are now done online! Like the new search for the Look of the Year, it is an online beauty contest where anybody can join and anyone who surfs the net can cast their votes! Cool, huh! Why on earth, during my prime, there’s no internet yet?Hehe. There will be four winners to be declared by the end of the year, and who knows, these titlists could be the next top models strutting the ramps of Paris, New York and Milan!
Young? Do you have the x-factor? Why not join? Check out: http://www.lookoftheyear.com
May
14
Posted by malinesky
Mothers’ Day is over, but as for me, remembering and marveling on our moms’ unselfishness should be done everyday. A single day to remember our mothers can not pay off all the hardships of a mother - it’s an everyday devotion for them, right? Er, for us! 
So, how was your mothers’ day? Well, I just stayed in the house with kids coz I was not feeling so well. I rewarded myself Saturday afternoon with a trip to the salon with my daughter Kaye - girl bonding. I thought I needed some pampering - I have never been to the salon, like, for a year? (So now you know why I am not so keen on posting some of my pics here - LOLS!) Hehe, so I had my haircut - a short bob with a side bangs. I had my hair colored light brown, unfortunately, the new color didn’t show much - maybe because my hair was too black? My daughter also had a trim - and of course, a side bangs.
After that, we went to the local Red Ribbon store. I wish to try their new Red Velvet cake - chocolatey goodness. For mothers’ day, I just want to cook some carbonarra for the kids and the cake - simple. So I went there, hoping I could reserve a cake for Sunday. The minute I reached the counter, I immediately asked the staff if I could order the cake for tomorrow, and I will pay for it now. She said no, because during special occasions, there are lots of cake deliveries so they don’t take reservations but only serve customers on a first come-first serve basis. I asked them, even if I pay for the cake now then just get the cake tomorrow? The girl and her co-worker said yes. A little disappointed, my daughter and me left the store. However, I was not so happy, plus my kids always ask me to buy the cake everytime they see the commercial on TV. So after walking about a few meters from the store, we came back and I asked the staff again if I could talk to the manager. So the manager came, and I told her again that I would like to pre-order. She said no, and said the same reason the staff said. Well, I was already settled with that, if that’s really the store policy. But what irked me, as I closed the glass door, I saw the smirks on their face, as if telling, “buti nga” (good for you!). I couldn’t help but, gave them a sullen glance and turned away! I know I shouldn’t have done that, and I didn’t feel so good after, but they shouldn’t have given me that smirk either, right? Well, I think I won’t be buying in that Red Ribbon store for sometime.hehe, even if I am dying to have a slice of that cake! Unless I ask someone to buy for me 
I don’t want the whole day ruined - I have a new haircut afterall - so off we went to do some shopping. Nah, I didn’t buy much for myself, I just bought some gifts for my nephew’s baptism and uncle’s birthday. Ok, I bought a new pair of red Chuck Taylor, hehe, a shirt and a pair of pants - my husband Albert gave me some extra to splurge as a gift for Mothers’ Day (Thanks, Loves!). I also bought a pair of Chucks for my daughter, a pink one. I so love my new Chuck coz this is the first one I had - ever! Growing up, I never had so many shoes, just a pair for a year was enough. So when I started working and even until now, I have become a SHOES addict! While I was still in Australia, I think I amassed about 35 pairs, including a knee-high boots I bought on sale from NineWest, but my dilemma, when will I ever wear that in this tropical country? hehe. Here’s my new Chuck, which I wear the following Monday.Not so excited, no? I liked this pair immediately, coz I have penchant for red, plus I am planning to wear this on my first trip to Bora with some high school friends at the end of the month!
Anyways, after our “mall tour” we went straight to my Uncle Rolly’s birthday. It’s just a simple dinner with some of my cousins. However, by the time we went home, my migraine was really painful, I even threw up 3x. I was still not feeling well that Sunday morning, good thing my kids are there to cheer me up. My daughter Kaye gave me a gift, hehe, a mickey mouse facial towel she wrapped using some tissue paper. My second child Miguel, after seeing Kaye’s gift, became sad and told me he didn’t have a gift. I told him, his kiss and hugs are enough! But of course, for any mother, the kisses and embrace of her children are more than any gifts on this entire world, right!! Even if we didn’t have a grand celebration (I just cooked carbonara for dinner), but I have much to thank for. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTHERS’ DAY GIFT ARE THERE BEFORE MY EYES - MY THREE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN! THEIR KISSES, SMILES AND BIG HUGS ARE ENOUGH FOR ME!
