I can't think of any title. SRSLY.

Congratulations to my sisters Sophie and Christine! They both got honors in their second grading. Superb! My parents cannot make it at their academic convocation, which they have every quarter, due to prior commitments. And so I had to go up on stage! Imagine my grief (well not really grief.. but more of nahihiya and proud! Hahaha!) standing next to my over achieving sisters!! Sophie got 1st honors while Tin got 3rd honors with matching extra curricular awards which includes being a member of the debate team and winning quiz bees here and there! 

This is the only GOOD picture Tin took! (me and sophie) 

Congrats Tin!!

Oh! Here's Jenny Kim and Tin! Congrats to both of you!!

In other news! Hahahaha!!

I'm never a fan of lipsticks. My lips are chapped, most of the time, and wearing lipsticks tend to make it more chapped. One day, while at the mall, I chanced upon the 4u2 booth at Watsons. Flashback 2009, it's the same make up brand where I bought my forever adorable pressed powder which works like wonder!! I never really planned on buying anything. But the sign says "SALE!", so off I go!! Their lip stick shades look good. I tried  the nude shade, the one that mimics my normal lip color and lo & behold, I LOVED IIITTTTTTT!! 

It doesn't make my lips dry plus it gives me the perfect pop of color even when I have a bare face!

Yehey to this great, great find!!!!

From a beauty find to a disgusting one. I've been using my Vans as my jogging shoes. Look at what happened. 

BOO!!!!!!

Moral lesson: wear the appropriate foot wear. I learned!!! 

God Bless everyone!

Make Space!

Last week, I found this CD at my room. 

Look! Here's a CD!! 

One of my favorite cousin, Fred, gave me this CD when we met in Katipunan last August. He was insisting that I watch Hachiko, A Dog Story because it moved him daw. Just so you know, I am not a big lover of animals, dogs and cats in particular, so I skipped Hachiko and instead watched Everybody's Fine. 

Superb story!!!! 

Starring Robert de Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell and Drew Barrymore, Everybody's Fine is your typical Christmas dramedy. As usual, De Niro's acting was moving. He dialed it down and won me over! I was emotionally drawn in, from start to finish. I was crying the whole time. The movie works because what you see on screen resonates with the viewers. Go ahead and watch it!

On the other hand..

I've been wanting to replace my worn out phone since August. 

super worn out phone

I have nothing against my 2330. To note, it's my only phone that wasn't snatched or got busted!! (this is my 8th phone I guess) 2330 is a living witness to every heart to heart text conversations I had with my friends and family. It receives my Bianca Gonzalez ktxt updates, too! But like what they say, you have to make space for better things. 

Here's the better "thing" that came!

my new baby!!!! :)

I hope you don't take me for a brat on this one. I actually wanted the hot pink, but it was out of stock. So the saleslady suggested this color. Now I realized it looks more sophisticated than the hot pink! Hahaha! This is actually a gift from my super cool uncle Tito Rene! Thanks so much again Tito! 

And oh, I found one of my treasured possessions the other day while cleaning my room!

More good vibes to come!! 

Of All Sorts!

After a twenty day hiatus, I'm finally back!! :) internet connection has been down and the PC got busted, AT THE SAME TIME. Thank God it's back!! 

I've got a lot to blog about!

November 1. 

Went to the cemetery with the Pelagio family!! It was really good to be reunited with some of my cousins. We've ventured out on our own careers and it's really nice to just sit down and catch up. (Even if catching up means sleeping together Hahaha)

L to R (top): Ate Alma, JC, Sophie, Kuya Angelo, Deus, Kuya Macky, Kuya JB
L to R (below): Ate Maricor, Ate Maricel, Tita Susan, Mams, Paps, Biboy, Tita Cora, Issa and Tito Jun

Not in the picture: Tito Rene, Tita Linda, Kuya Sammy, Kuya Russel and Kuya Angel 

I was close to tears when we visited my paternal grandparents' grave. I miss them so much. Lola was my earliest teacher while Lolo was the one who constantly checks on my academic standing in school! I miss you both! May the good Lord grant them eternal rest. :)

Enjoy your time with God, Lolo & Lola :)

November 2 & 3. 

Attended the BLS Training at Red Cross with Kuya, Elaine & Kristy! Day 1 was solely for lecture while Day 2 was for practicals. Just so you know, I should have taken this training a few months back, if not for the UAAP fever that I caught! Almost everyone I know had their certificates already so I was really itching for it be over. As I would like to put it 'one at a time". So I studied well for the exam, may be a bit too well to get a perfect score! I was surprised when Sir Andrew announced "May naka-perfect". I wasn't really expecting but when he called out "Jessica.... Pelagio? Sino 'to?" I couldn't help but grin. Thank you Lord! The practicals was quite a laugh trip. The counting for the rescue breathing and chest compressions are confusing! Yung tipong alam na alam mo pag nagppractice kayo, pero pag nasa harap mo na yung dummy and instructor, your mind goes blank. Good thing, we all passed. :) That reminds me, I have yet to get my certificate and license!! 

Within that week, I got a call from a neighbor, asking me if I can tutor her grade 7 son. I liked the idea of teaching so I gamely agreed. I am helping Ivan, my tutee, with his Math and Science, not really my favorite and best subjects during high school but I'm trying my best! I think I'll keep up with this part time job until December. Next year's a busy one!!

The next week, Papa played with the idea of taking a 4-day vacation to Leyte this December. A good friend of his invited us over for their fiesta celebration!!! The last time I checked, we are already booked. By us, I mean me and Paps! Mams has her own trip scheduled while the sibs are school-stucked until then. I hope everything works out!!! 

Also within that week, my uncle, Tito Rene surprised me with the news that he is sending me money as a graduation slash board exam success gift!!!!! I cannot believe it! I couldn't thank him enough. :) 

On a totally unrelated note, I am going crazy over make-up!!!! Last week, when I did the grocery with my little brother Biboy, I sneaked in the Etude House counter at SM. It was heaven!! I am smitten with their make up line, not what with their dainty packaging!  I am particularly in love with this product. (see below)

LUCIDarling Soft Spongy BB Makeup Coverage

I was able to try this good stuff for a day. It's lightweight and has good oil control. It comes with a brush for an even application. It's a bit pricey though. But compared to other brands, I think this is cheaper by a 100 php. 

Even when I'm not on break, I have this!!!! 

PERFECT SUGAR FIX!!!!!! :)

I'm leaving you with a quirky picture of mine. 

Have a nice week ahead!!!!