"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

2 Timothy 1:7

I Do Not ProofRead My Posts A Lot

So if you find too many grammatical errors, fragments, run-on sentences, and misspelled words in my posts, my deepest apologies sir/madame.

Love,
Al

Floral Wedges

I got this pair of floral wedges when I was strolling around Robinson's Manila earlier. I was from Divisoria before that and I was in slippers that's why I was afraid that I won't be allowed to enter school/ and prov. Because I didn't want to take chances I thought of buying something from the nearest mall, which is Robinson's. I was sure I didn't like to buy flats because I already have lots of them. I also thought that if I were to spend 400 bucks for flats, it would be better to just add a little and buy a pair of wedge that could go on from casual to almost formal occasions. I spotted this floral wedges on the rack of Privileged (one of the concessionaires of Robinson's Department Store) . I found it super cute so I ended up buying it. I bought it for less than 800 bucks. After buying it, I felt a little regretful because I am not really used to spending impulsively.

When I got home, I found out that it was similar to Jeffrey Campbell's Swansongs Floral Wedges and Forever 21's too. I also discovered that the replica, retails at around PhP 1200, exclusive of shipping fee here in Manila. Because that, my regretful thought kind of vanished, and was replaced by the thought that I still had a good deal.

I promised myself not to spend anymore, after this. I would be saving up already.

xx,
Yana

Walk By Faith And Not By Sight

Turn your worries into worship.
CCF Sunday Service. :">

Love you Papa J, forever.

Saturdate with Family

After doing the chores. Me and papa fetched Andrei in school. We went to Greenhills to buy clothes because my sister's a baby no more. She was growing so drastically that she needed a wardrobe replenishment. I also liked what she picked so ended up sharing the clothes that she (i mean papa) bought.

We didn't really know where to dine because we were still full. Me and Andrei were initially okay with Mcdo coz we weren't really craving for so much food but my pop didn't want to eat there. He quit eating fastfood since a year ago. Because I am always craving for buffalo wings I requested to eat at Don Henrico's which has also been also my favorite restaurant aside from Han Pao. Trivia: I celebrated my 7th birthday there too. :-)


Ofcourse we ordered their famous buffalo wings. I wasn't able to eat a lot because it was freezing cold in my spot. I literally had chills. We got their seven-piece buffalo wings. Don Henricos is famous for having really biiigg pieces of chicken wings.


Because my father was on his health conscious mode. We ordered their Seafood pasta. Their seafood pasta contained shrimps, squid, and anchovies drizzled in olive oil and tossed in butter. I found it a bit salty. Heee

Off topic rant: I actually do not know if its very relevant to post this picture of ours but I'll post it anyway. Heee. I didn't have anything on my face because I had allergies the night before. After eating, I also had allergy attacks. My entire body got itchy. (I am allergic to chicken, I just discovered it a couple of months ago.) Hehe.

Well anyway, Over all, my experience was still very mouth watering. Don Henricos will forever be my favorite. I would give the restaurant an 8/10.

I would also like to commend the highly satisfactory performance of their staff. They were very attentive to our needs, and requests. The only thing I didn't like was when we had our buffalo wings to-go. They only gave us one pack of sauce which wasn't enough for 5 pieces of wings. We resorted to making a ranch of our own at home. Nevertheless, it was a fine experience dining at Don Henricos. I would still recommend this to my friends.

Til my next post!
Happy Kid,
Yana

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Thank You, Lord!

Thank you Lord for letting me voice out the desires of my heart.

Thank you Lord forever. I love you for always.

Seriously, Lord I Need You.

Forever. and Ever.
I love you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.

Lady Gaga: My Version

As I was browsing over Youtube, I remembered my friends uploaded a video of mine doing Lady Gaga's bad romance. I couldn't remember why I actually did it. It was one of those days when I get my daily dose of sumpong, I guess. Hee. These videos were actually during my early sophomore year! Yayks!! What a shame! (But I'll share it anyway) HIHI

Drama 101

Naiiyak ako ngayon dahil sa Calculus ko. Feeling ko, pasok sa isang tenga, labas sa kabila kasi ang drama ko kapag class namin. Hindi ko kasi talaga maintindihan. Nagttake down naman ako ng notes. Nakikinig naman ako, pero nasa malayo na yung prof, inaabsorb ko palang yung mga nauna nyang sinabi. Kaya yun, napaghuhulihan ako.

Hindi ko rin kasi alam kung sadyang hindi ako marunong sa Math o tinatak ko na sa utak ko na di ako marunong sa Math. Kaya kahit anong turo saakin, sarado yung utak ko. Hindi ko ba alam. May mga bagay na magaling naman ako, pero sa aspetong ito, aminado akong, bano ako.

Makailang-ulit ko nang inisip na isuko na yung Calculus ko. Kahit di pa nangangalahati ang term. Paano ba naman kasi, mag isa lang ako dun. Lahat ng mga kaklase ko (halos) nakuha na yun. Ako kasi, hindi pa. Pinlano ko kasi isummer lahat ng Math ko, para dun lang ako nakaconcentrate buong summer. Natatakot rin ako, bukod kasi mag-isa ako, karamihan sa mga kaklase ko, makailang ulit na nilang tinake yun, eh ako pang una palang. Sila may alam na, ako wala pa talaga, walang wala. Bukod dun, eh kilala pang terror yung prof. Paano ba naman kasi, ilang taon na nyang tinuturo yun. Yung mga lumalabas nga sa bibig nya parang di na nya pinagiisipan.- parang nakabisa na nya sa ilang taong pagtuturo nun.

Maraming beses ko man maisip na isuko yung subject na yun, marami man akong dahilan. Hindi ko parin magawa. May mga pumipigil saakin. Naalala ko, simula palang nagrereklamo ako sa papa ko. Na wala akong maintindihan sa subject ko na yun, simula palang ng term. Alam nyo ang ginawa nya? Inalam nya ang librong ginagamit namin at, Binilhan ako. Malayo ang nilakad nya para doon. Kasi walang stock ng ganong libro sa naunang bookstore na pinuntahan nya. Pag uwi nya, mas excited pa siya saakin. Pinabalot nya ang libro at pinalagyan ng pangalan ko. Nagkwento pa sya ng mga experience nya nung kabataan nya para mabigyan ako ng tips at words of wisdom. Kaya sa twing naiisip kong isuko yung Calculus ko naiiyak ako.

Isa pa, yung mga kaibigan ko. Nagtatyaga sila turuan ako kahit di naman talaga nila obligasyon yun. Matagal na sila natapos sa Calculus pero pinagttyagaan parin nila ako. (@carloida @kenetlee). Meron din akong kaibigan na nag-aaral sa ibang iskwela na nag-offer magpahiram ng notes ng mga nakaraang Calculus nya para matulungan ako. (@nicole) at meron rin naman akong motivators na nagpapaalala saaking bawal ako bumagsak (@darbor)

Ang pinaka nagpipigil saakin eh yung "fact" (sorry di ko alam yung tagalog) na wala naman talagang Calculus dapat na iooffer ngayong term. Pinetition ko to, hindi lang sa skwelahan kungdi kay Lord. Hiningi ko to sakanya para makagraduate na ako, (kung papalarin) at binigay niya. Ginusto ko to, bakit ko sasayangin to? Nung nagbukas ng section ang Calculus sobra ang pasasalamat ko kay Lord, eh bakit ngayon sumusuko nako? Parang mali naman ata yon.

Yun yung mga iniisip ko, nilagay ko nalang sa blog ko kasi feeling ko ang daldal ko masyado sa Twitter. Sige doble sikap pa ako. Bibigay ko ang lahat ko, para kung pumasa man o bumagsak man, sa huli, wala akong pagsisisihan.

x,
Alyana

My Never-Ending Quest For Shoe Bargains

Hello! I'm back blogging before I am off to do my thesis in a few minutes.

Like any other girls, I have the deepest love for shoes, bags and clothes. - The only difference is, I love shoes and clothes better than bags. Heee. I've been in the quest for hunting cheap finds for as all of you know, I am kuripot. Hihi. I  usually do not buy stuff when they are not on sale. In any event that I decided to buy an item in its regular price, it's either the item is an investment (which means I have already thought about buying it gazillions of time), or I make tawad (a practice only in the Philippines, where people haggle the lowest offer they could get. Most rampant in bazaars, and tiangges) .

Today, I'm going to blog about the shoe bargains that I got into for the past two months. So let's get started.

This was the first pair of heels I got from a bargain, about 2-3 months ago. I've already blogged about this months ago as a resort of excitement. Heee. I got this heels from PRP (People Are People) for PhP 699 pesos. 50% cheaper than its regular price.

The second pair that I got was also from PRP. PRP has an array of women's shoes to choose from. In an event when the store is conducting its annual/end of season sale. It really means SALE. All items are really marked down to its lowest price. This platforms, I got for only 799 pesos. From an original price of PhP 1600 pesos. Good deal, right?

I got this suede black pumps, at a regular price. But ooops!! With tawad. I bargained from PhP 700 pesos to 500 pesos (if I'm not mistaken) in one of those tiangge malls in Manila. It bought it because I really needed a pair of black shoes for thesis defenses/presentations.

The latest bargain that I got into was at Tinsley's Flash Sale (Visit Them Here) I got two pairs of women's shoes (a pair of clogs and a pair of wedges) for only PhP 999. They were priced originally at PhP 1550 each. The best bargain, I know! It's not my habit to go online shopping but their deals made me think of revisiting my habits. Kay (the owner of Tinsley) was also so kind, that she asked her brother (who was studying in CSB) to meet with me so I could get the items I have purchased. I have saved, 100 pesos for the shipping fee! Yehey! Visit them to avail more of their great deals!

So all in all, I have purchased 5 pairs for the last 2-3 months. I am considering them more of an investment than gastos. Hee.

How about you girls, where do you usually get those killer bargains? :)

x,
Yana

Forever Addiction: Lipstick Haul Part 1 + Sophie Cream Blush

Because I have been in my lipstick mojo lately, and I have made a beauty portion here in my blog, I decided to write about my lipsticks.

As all of you would have known, apart from eye makeups, lipsticks are my favorite. I always wanted to experiment different hues on my lips. Putting on different hues of lipsticks sort of defines the kind of look I want to have in a particular moment.

I am not actually picky when it comes to cosmetics. As long as they are not made from China (no pun intended), I am very open in trying them. I am also not a grand splurger when it comes to make up.  I believe that price is not always equated to the quality and vice versa. With that, I am in a constant search for great buys with good quality.

So let's get started.

These first four are from my train case. They were actually gifts from my mom from the Color Institute. These are semi-matte kind of lipsticks.

The rightmost and leftmost lippies are kind of dark for me. They are more on the violet, maroon side that's why I seldom use them. The second lippy is more on the nude side with a bit of shimmer. A Perfect partner to accentuate those defying eyes. The third lipstick is an ordinary red lipstick. I tell you, I have a number of red lipsticks in my collection. Red lipsticks are just...classic.

 This second set are from NYX Cosmetics. I got addicted with the numerous shades of their round lipstick collection since I knew about them about two months ago. I initially bought Narcissus and Rose but I gave them away to my girl friends (together with my Beauty Treats lippy). Because I like their round lipstick so much, I ordered another three from my supplier (which I still haven't received).

Last week, when Anj and I went to the Mega Trade Sale in SM Mega Mall, I found the booth of Digital Traincase. As usual, I was mesmerized because all their lippies were on hand. To my excitement, I bought these two which were priced at PhP 150, individually. I actually found it a bit pricey because I get my NYX lipsticks from my supplier at around PhP 100 pesos, but nevertheless, I bought it because they were on hand. No more waiting! Weee!!

I like both the Narcissus and Louisiana. Narcissus was more on the Barbie Pink side while Louisiana was more on the hot pink side of hue. I like it better when I combine them both, the result is just amazing. Just right for everyday wear.

These are the last set of lipstick I got from my cousin who is a distributor of Sophie Paris goods. The first lipstick was in a Mango Peach shade. I loved it because it was my first coral tone, orange-y lipstick. The second one was in Red Pepper. It is in a medium red shade side. By the way, I got the lippies for just PhP 78 pesos each. Good bargain, I know!

The last thing I want to talk about is the Sophie Magic Pink Cream. It is a blusher in a cream based formula with a consistency similar to a lotion.  I tell you, among all the blush/cheek tints I have tried, this is the best! Super long wearing, it lasts from the moment you dab it on until you shower in the evening. Heee. And the best part is, it retails for only PhP 70 pesos!

So there, I think I've exhausted enough. Feel free to suggest! I am planning to buy a BB Cream any time soon. I would love to share it with you, the moment I have pursued purchasing one. Hee (still thinking eh) Hee

x,
Yana

FOTD: I miss these girls.

My college girl friends. I miss them. I miss karaoke dates. Pig out dates, and most especially chikahan dates with them.

We shall catch up soon. @abialcalde Set a date! :-)

x,
Yana

Vain Photo #1

Wai Ying Sunday

It was a sunny Sunday when my father asked us to attend Catholic mass with him. Every first Sunday of the month, a mass is conducted in the Club House of our vicinity, and since was the time of the month, he asked us to come over. As all of you would have known, me and my sister have been attending Sunday Services in CCF for the past three months already.

After attending the mass, we asked him to treat us over breakfast. Since he's been missing authentic Chinese Food for the longest time, I told papa to treat us to some place I knew because of my friend Jungle Bolo (

Jungle Bolo, or Kenneth (his real name) is an authentic Chinese Malaysian classmate friend of mine. He is my thesismate and our forever tour guide in Binondo. He introduced Wai Ying to us when we went with him to help in his final project in EM-TECH, which was a food blog.

Wai Ying is located in Benavides Street, just across Hope Christian Academy of Manila. It a two storey establishment, which is fully air-conditioned.  Here is my in depth experience with their food.

Their Menu - Everything's very affordable!