The Wonder of Curls

I never appreciated my curly hair when I was younger. I was always envious of my classmates who had super soft and straight hair while I had a thick, curly and frizzy hair. And so my mom would always cut my hair short because it was quite difficult to manage. I was so mad that I can't have my hair longer and that if I did, my hair would surely go frizzy ("buhaghag"). I can't even style my hair just like what my friends would do. There came a time when I got angry with my dad because his hair is curly and he is the reason why my hair is curly too... (^_^ Silly me.) I got so frustrated that I forced my mum to let me have my hair straightened.

 I remember it so well. The first time I went to a salon to have it done was when I was in Grade 6. I was super excited. But I never thought it's going to be painful. YES. TOO PAINFUL. The straightening method during those times were unbearable that I even cried while the hairdresser applied the chemical on my hair. When the chemical touched the scalp, my scalp got burnt. Flat iron wasn't popular back then so my hair had to be pulled back tightly. Despite the pain, I was quite happy with the result. I had a super straight hair although it stinked because of the chemicals. Since then, I invested my time and money to maintain my straight hair. From straightening to what we know now as rebonding, I've tried it. From a cheap salon (Where I first had my hair straightened) to David's Salon (which charged me P4000 for a medium length hair), I spent so much for my hair. I was so desperate for it to look naturally straight. But that never happened. My hair was slowly getting weaker. I suffered from hair fall and my hair strands were easier to break. I was so tired to "rebond" my hair for 6-9 hours. I don't have all the time in the world for that. Life was getting busier. I can't iron my hair everyday. I didn't even have a good flat iron then.

Enough is enough. I need to go back to what is natural of me. I'm going back to curly hair.


I was in fourth year college when I decided to cut the remaining "rebonded" hair that I had.

I was afraid to cut my hair short  but I really wanted to get rid of the straightened part of my hair. It's like starting a new life, a new chapter of myself. And so I did. I went to Menage Salon @ Gateway Cubao. When I saw the results, I never thought my hair can be this pretty.







Ever since that time, I've never thought of "rebonding" my hair.

(before my first haircut since I had my hair curly again)

(Second Haircut.. with bangs.. :P)

Chinese New Year.

Now. 

It has been a year of curly hair. And I'm so glad I went in that salon. I have no regrets. 

Note: I use flat iron on my bangs. I also use hair polish so my hair stays shiny. 

Anyway, before I sleep I painted my nails. :P

Black Lace by Careline Party Colours

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Good night! It's 11:22 pm already. *yawns* 

:)

LOTN: Black and White

Hello! I'm so excited because, tomorrow, the company I went to for interview will be officially hiring me (job offer). Well... they told me I'm hired but I need to submit and sign documents (NBI CLEARANCE) to finalize and formalize everything. It is such a great opportunity.

So right after graduation I was able to find work and although I planned to pursue law school outright, I didn't want to lose this opportunity to have work experience. Hence, there had been change of plans particularly my 5-year "life plan". I decided to work while studying in law school. At first, the idea didn't sound good to me because I wanted to graduate before I turn 27. Since I will work, I have to take law school for 6 years (including the bar) instead of 5 (4 year course plus one year Bar Exam). But then I thought, if I'll earn and work my way up the corporate ladder, an additional year of studying shouldn't be that bad. The best thing about this is that after law school, I've already established my career path. All that I'll be expecting is either a promotion or moving to another company which will open me to new and better opportunities.


HAHA, OK enough of the career talk. Tonight is such a happy night.


Mom and Dad bought me stuffs because they're so happy for me. I'm an adult (but still my parent's only baby girl.. eeckkk. Haha so girly. :P)... I can earn money on my own...

:D

Mom bought me this jacket. I can use it in the office.

It looks so Chic. 

My dad wants me to be lady like.

Nah... I'm still a rockstar. LOL.

Well If you notice... My hair is straight... somewhat!

My parents bought me a flat iron. Teehee. It can curl my hair too so it is awesome.
(I tried curling my hair but I don't know how so my hair just looks wavy)

The best thing about it is that I can use it even if my hair is wet. :D


Anyway, have a great summer, guys! 

Wow, that's really cool. You're an aspiring lawyer and an artist! How were you able to like the two separate fields of interest? :P

Versatility. Just like what my professor in LS130, Sir Shorty, had said, "Keep your innate ability to have an open mind."

Ask me anything that is photography/editing related and/or beauty blog related.

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Translation ^_^: hello pow, pede po ba ako paturo ng photoshop?(accurate ba?) Me: Siyempre! Basta May sipag at Tiyaga, may Adobo.. este Adobe Photoshop. LMAO. Kung meron kang gustong matutunan na trick sa Photoshop, wag ka mahiyang magtanong ulit. Indicate mo lang kung san ko ipopost like kung facebook or Blogger. :D May mga ihahanda akong detailed photoshop tutorials. :))

Ask me anything that is photography/editing related and/or beauty blog related.

What can you say about people taking over the shoulder self-portrait shots with the DSLR?

The myspace angle. Well, I believe anyone is free to shoot on how they want their self portraits to look like. There are certain angles of the face that makes a person more confident to pose and I think that's great. What makes me disturbed is when a person keeps on shooting same angle, same look and same expression all the time. Now that's ridiculous. I think viewers don't like seeing same poses again and again. :P (DSLR: For me, any person is free to use any camera he/she wishes. For vanity purposes or not, I have nothing against it. But I'll be envious because I don't have a DSLR. teehee.

Ask me anything that is photography/editing related and/or beauty blog related.

My Formspring

Yey. I now have a formspring. I'm really half-hearted about this site because there is this tendency that some people would ask hurtful questions just like what happened to my friend. I'm not really afraid of criticisms but I don't really like entertaining negative vibes.

After having few thoughts about it, ( a number of my colleagues invited me to join anyway) I decided to make an account and try it. I really want to know what other people think of me and what questions they want to ask about me and what I do. My life is not an open book (which is a good thing sometimes) but, as much as possible, I want to share my learnings to other people because that's how I learned. I ask questions to my fellow make up bloggers/photographers on the how-to's of things!!!

I met great friends and even enemies but I'm happy to say that conflicts end well and understanding triumphs. I'm really excited so I hope you visit my account.

For my fellow make up bloggers, you can ask my anything beauty related. I just put in there photography/editing because that is what I do best. I can answer more questions about that topic. Teehee. But I'll try to answer any questions you might have! Formspring me!


FORMSPRING ME

Hello World... I'm back

Photomanipulation by Morbidfrank

I'm now an official graduate. YEY! I'm really busy these past few weeks because the election is getting near hence, there is more work to be done in our family business (printing business). Anyway, I just want to update you, guys.

Beauty related:

ATENEO BLUEROAST 2010 (March 24, 2010)

Roadtrip 2010

The Outfit

Lips: Maybelline Pink Blossom

Eyes (shawill)

Picture With the Legendary Fr. Ben Nebres

Win or lose, it's the school we choose.

I'm true blue. :)) 

I didn't finish the party but I really enjoyed the night. I met up with my friends whom I haven't seen since February( Last month of classes)

Our Graduation was last March 26, 2010. Here is the dress that I bought.

hehe. Blue na Blue. lol

Non Beauty Related/ Artsy related:

Visit my TUMBLR.(click the image above)

Here are the image stocks I used: 

Kindly click to enlarge.

Photocredits: 

Credits: ALL STOCKS FROM DEVIANT ART

Background Stock no. 1 by Rogue_Stock
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by phatpuppy
Sky Whisper by Cocoloveschanel
Texture 20 by Insan Stock

I'll make another update next time.

Hope you had a great Sunday!