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Searching For Space

September 27, 2013 by Tina Lee 2 Comments

So I had this bright idea of buying my own place after getting thoroughly pissed at my landlady. I’m not gonna go to the specifics but I learned the hard way how manipulative that old krone can be despite renting her apartment for a little over 7 years. Yes, 7 years and, from the looks of it, counting. So the initial plan was just me buying a place. Now it morphed into buying a place with the boyfriend. But the jarring reality that the boyf isn’t ready to buy his own place, it’s back to me buying a place for myself and eventually, if able, the boyfriend will join. I like the idea of buying my own place and it’s been a dream of mine. I want to make this happen one way or another.

That’s basically how the search started.

I had my heart set on a sprawling Italian-inspired mid-rise condos from the Capri Oasis, it’s not too far from where I currently live. It’s a lovely place, let me tell you. And from what I read, the developer is ace. But the matter of the price is what’s stopping me from considering it. Just 200K shy of 3 million for a one-bedroom unit. It’s soooo pricey! I wanted the place so, so bad. I got a preview of the 2 bedroom condo, which is only a couple of thousands bucks pricier and both are soooo good. I am sold. Completely sold.We’re talking pane glass doors, pane glass windows, a balcony and less constricted living space. Too bad I don’t have pictures because we were kinda late to the meeting and the yet to be turned over building still does not have electricity. But I am sold.

But again, there’s the matter of the money. I’m no fool, the place is nice but t get it, I will need to earn more. Seeing that I’m better off on this alone, I will need all my super saving powers to pull this shit. Otherwise, I might end up on the news as a estapadora or something *shivers*

Of course, I impress easily. The search isn’t over though. We got another date with an Amaia rep next week for another look-see. Amaia may not be located as conveniently as Capri Oasis but it’s an Ayala developed land and it’s somewhat cheaper than Capri Oasis. But personally, I’m all about the neighborhood. All I want is for people to stop being bastos whenever I go out in full makeup and denim shorts (I actually almost filed a formal complaint when a guy started heckling me and my sister every time we are out together or alone. Thankfully, a local repairman caught wind of the situation and complained the bastos trike driver to their trike association or something). I want a place where there is less kanto boys who catcalls or burst into love songs when they know you are within earshot. I want a place where I don’t have to deal with a miserable old lady. I want a place where the developer won’t bail out and continuously improve the amenities. That’s all I want. Which is a lot, lol.

Okay, okay. Now the master plan. I need at least 350K to cover for the DP and the miscellaneous fees. While I could easily ask my mom for money, I won’t because my fear of getting rejected and throwing a fit for it will only cause animosity within the family, so not worth it. I’m quite known for throwing a fit when I don’t get what I want so seeing that this may cause discord in the family if I get rejected, I might as well not try.

Instead, I’ll do it the old fashioned way, I will save up. I am giving myself a year to complete the DP which means I will no longer be purchasing any makeup or anything unnecessary for the next 12 months.That’s okay because at the rate I was going, I have enough makeup to last me three lifetimes. So yeah. I did preorder something online but this was before I planned the master plan. So.  If I earn the way I’m earning now, I can do it.

When I finally have enough cash to pay for the down payment and the miscellaneous fees (this alone amounts to more than 60K), then I will start paying on a per month basis for 10 years or less (or less is the goal). If I can convince my mom that I’m all grown up and I can take care of myself, things will be much easier for me.

As for the boyfriend joining me, I still have reservations over that. If I’m shelling half a million in cash for a place and then pay off the rest for a freakin half a decade, I need to be reassured that we’re in this together rather than just me shelling all the money. That’s my main concern right now. I have an ex who basically ran away from a 25K debt and that’s the last time I will give a man any money.

So deep breaths.

I can do this. I will do this.

Filed Under: Adventure TIME!

MAC Illustrated Face Kit

September 5, 2013 by Tina Lee Leave a Comment

I pre-ordered the MAC x Rebecca Moses Illustrated Face Kit in brown last month via French Macaroons. Yes, my love for FM has been well-documented here 🙂 The pre-ordering site allows me to participate in highly-anticipated sales from any of the US’ biggest cosmetics stores and get access on great stuff that are not sold here in PH. One such product is the Illustrated Collection, a collaborative release between designer, Rebecca Moses and MAC. I did see that the local MAC counters already had this in circulation two weeks ago but I got mine 1K cheaper since I pre-ordered it.

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It’s also worth nothing that this is the first time I got a MAC palette and the first time I tried any of the MAC eyeshadows. I’ve always been drawn to MAC’s foundation mainly because of the extensiveness of the color selection as well as the staying power, lipsticks, not really since I have no problems wearing drugstore lippies. But the foundations, concealers and the powders, I invest my money on. One thing I know about makeup is you have to have great skin or fake it. Faking is easier when you got quality products to work on, amirite?

Below is one look I did. The camera wasn’t able to fully capture the colors but in terms of formulation, I love the satin finishes best of all. They’re not too shimmery and they don’t look muddy when blended together. You know me, I love me some shimmers and the lovely gold satin is my favorite!

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Since I already got both Smashbox and Urban Decay eyeshadows, I felt that I already got some of the best stuff out there, why bother. But you know what, the MAC eyeshadows, even though it came in a palette, is comparable to UD in terms of quality and pigmentation.

The blush is fabulous, I love how it complemented my skintone. It’s not powdery, blends nicely and offer great color payoff. It’s a nice shade too, I heard Melba is a favorite for women with light-medium skin tone like yours truly.

As for the lip colors, I’ve yet to test them out because I’m such a neat freak. I need something to cover the lipbrush after I apply the lipstick otherwise the brush will get dirty, lipstick everywhere, etc. Ew, right? So unless I find a decent cover for the lipbrush, I won’t touch the lipcolor.

Overall, I love this palette and I’m quite happy with the quality of the eyeshadow 😀 I’ve been dying to try other looks!

I promised myself that I’d buy at least one thing from any of the incoming collection from MAC. Not a lot of people know that I am a collector by heart. I have a compulsion to collect things I love, books, bags, shoes, watches, and now, eyeshadows or makeup. I am currently building my NARS blush collection and so far got two to start (Orgasm and Torrid). Wish me luck, hahahaha! The MAC Illustrated Face kit is the first of my MAC palette collection 😀

Filed Under: Beauty, Make-Up, What Came In The Mail

Hello September

September 3, 2013 by Tina Lee Leave a Comment

I haven’t been updating this blog because I’ve been away from the city for like, almost three weeks, I think. We went home right before the long weekend to take advantage of that and pretty much spent some time off at home. We took our beloved cat with us and let me tell you, three solid hours on the commute with a cat, it’s stressful to say the least. I got sick for a week, just as we were scheduled to leave our hometown so we had to cancel and extend our stay for another good week. It was fun, I miss my mom already!

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Right after I got here, I went out for another BBQ night with the gang. It was hella fun as usual. We were up until five in the morning just chatting, eating, drinking and in the case of the girls, applied makeup all over our face, hahhaha! We were together greeting the first day of teh “BER” months.

instaSeems like nights like this will become a regular thing since my sister is about to get her working Visa sometime this week. I’m super depressed that she’s leaving but at the same time, I’m happy for her. It may take a while for me to get used to living alone again but hopefully, such feelings of loneliness and isolation will soon pass and I shall be my old self again.

In other news,  I know I said I won’t be posting anything related to cosmetics for a while but the MAC Illustrated Face Kit that I pre-ordered last month will be arriving anytime today! I’m so excited! I will be writing a review soon.

I also pre-ordered the MAC x Antonio Lopez face kit. The collection will be launched in the 12th and I’d want to have at least one of the stuff from that collection 🙂 So exciting!

To round up this post, I’m getting quite soft around the middle section once again. I need to start working out! The gang will be enrolling at the local boxing studio sometime this month. Hopefully that will do the trick for yours truly, hahahah!

 

Filed Under: Just Sharing

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