Bring it onnnnn, 2010! :)

Wow! It's been 3 months since my last post. Ironic. I told myself I'd make time.

Anyway, it's a new year and I couldn't help but look back. 2009 was a great year despite the horrendous past I blogged about a few months back. Of course, those times made me feel even more blessed to have friends who stood by my side, who hugged me during times I needed them most, and empathized with me.

For those not in the know, I quit my job in October. I won't go into details as to why I left, but let me just say that it was a sad and happy day all at the same time. It was like letting go of a dream. However, I felt free. I was able to stand up for myself on my last day. I was able to say what I've been meaning to tell her. My only regret is that I left really wonderful officemates-turned even more awesome friends. Nevertheless, my leaving the office didn't hinder us from getting together once in a while :)

The year is now 2010... I may be stuck at home, but I'm relishing these moments. I'm pretty sure that when I pursue my career again I'll be my workaholic self once again. So right now, I'm going to read all the books and blogs I can, answer all personality quizzes when I'm bored, enjoy bonding with my family, change blog layouts for the new year, and meet with friends while I still have the time.

To my friends who'll accidentally stumble upon this post: Thank you, thank you, thank you and I love you! ♥

The Start of Something New (?)

I take it all back. This blog is going to be as personal as it can get.

Was talking with a very good friend, Upper, in Shakey's El Pueblo the other night and as I told her she inspired me to write/blog. And I realize that she has a point-- that writing is an outlet that I very much need nowadays. So from this day forth, I shall try to blog as often as I can.

Hopefully, I can make time.

Telescopic

Being the shopaholic that I am, I guess it's not surprising for me to post something about stuff I spend my (hard-earned) money on. With that said, this post will be about L'oreal's Telescopic Mascara. This is a long overdue post, though.

You see, I have long eyelashes that UNFORTUNATELY do not curl up (read as boring). So one day, while I was leafing through the pages of Cosmopolitan magazine, I chanced upon L'oreal's ad. It had Penelope Cruz endorsing the Telescopic mascara. What I loved about the ad was the fact that Penelope Cruz's lashes were curled like they were reaching for the stars! Not to mention that I loved the brush wand and its tiny bristles. It somehow reminded me of my favorite Maybelline mascara. 

However, the Telescopic mascara wasn't available yet in the Philippines when I saw the ad. It took me quite a while to find it in stores. Anyway, while I was waiting for said mascara to come out, I decided to do some research. I tried to find out how others thought of my soon-to-be mascara. I searched high and low for reviews. Luckily for me, as well as for the millions of net users, a website called youtube is just a click away. 

In youtube, I found a really cool review of the Telescopic mascara. Also, I enjoyed watching Pinkiecharm's review since she was very entertaining and witty, unlike other reviews that were, well, kind of boring. According to Pinkiecharm, if you're the type who doesn't like spidery lashes, then Telescopic mascara is for you. 

Time came that I was finally, finally, finally able to get my hands on the new mascara of my dreams. I tried it on when I got home that evening. True enough, L'oreal Telescopic mascara had a natural feel to it. Plus, it was very light on the lashes and could hold the curls. Whatelse... Hmmm... It doesn't smudge and it's very easy to apply (thanks to its cool plastic brush wand).  I was happy! Ecstatic even! =p Bought the mascara for almost 600Php. Was really worth it for me. 

Now, however, I'm thinking of buying another mascara. I guess I'll have to leaf through another magazine soon. Or if anyone's got any suggestions on must-have mascaras, I would love to hear what you have to say! Thanks! =p