REVIEW: Super Strength Whitening soap and body scrub (SKIN UNIQUE)

Have you tried (at least once in your life) specialty soaps or beauty soaps? I'm sure you do.

Whitening soap, Lightening soap, Kojic Acid soap, Kalamansi soap, Papaya soap, Peeling soap, and Gluthathione soap - - whichever way the manufacturers would call it, end result is, all are skin enhancers ("pampa-beauty" for the skin).

The Resignation

Sometimes, quitting from your recent job is really hard especially if your position in the company is vital in the organization. No matter how great the company is - How your recent pay satisfies your needs and wants - How strong your connections already are - or simply how you have become so close to almost everyone in your company.

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But as they say, ALL GOOD THINGS DO COME TO AN END.

There are really days when an individual would feel that the company they are working with have already exhausted so much from them.And when somebody feels this... it only means one thing: YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW.

You are simply SICK and TIRED. So you have to move on. You have to find yourself. You have to identify where you will further excel and where you will be happy and get motivated.

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And this was what happened to me during my early years of working at the corporate world under the Tourism and Hotel Industry. Don't get me wrong. I loved my job -  Working in the Tourism and Hotel Industry is fun not to mention the perks and benefits. But, really, some good things never last....

At first it was hard. I had second thoughts because the General Manager whom I'm reporting to is very supportive. Just the thought of breaking the news to my boss really breaks my heart.

But I need to MOVE ON....

And that's what I did. I should congratulate myself for having the courage to do it :) :) :)

I chose not to put into details here how our verbal conversation went because it was really an emotional one ;) - - but I am sharing here a copy of the resignation letter which I handed over.

>>>>>>>>>>>

MR. _____________________
GENERAL MANAGER
COMPANY

Dear Sir,

As someone who has been immensely proud to have represented a wonderful company and, importantly, to have had the honor of being one of the extremely successful Sales and Marketing team for almost three years, this is indeed a most difficult letter to write. But I am now tendering my resignation effective September 23.

Since our last talk early this month, I have had a good deal of time to thoroughly think it over, to review my position as a Sales Manager and reflect on my career goals. And while I have reaped enormous enjoyment and satisfaction from working with (MY COMPANY) and sharing in so many memorable test-series experiences, I must admit that some personal doubts have emerged these past few weeks concerning whether I would indeed be staying and working with (MY COMPANY) or thinking and weighing my own best interests by making myself available working with another company.

God has indeed blessed me with people who made my stay meaningful and challenging. The work and responsibilities I experienced at (MY COMPANY) has enhanced my skills and broadened my views in life. I know this will help me in whatever endeavor I will undertake in the future. It is an arduous decision to make because I want to grow old with the company but this time I have decided to realize my professional and personal growth and goals. My decision to leave the company has been thoroughly thought out and reflects my career goals. This was not an easy decision and took a lot of consideration but I believe it will be an exciting step forward and one that you will understand and support.

I am extending my gratitude to the directors, co-managers, staff and colleagues who in one way or another has helped me in my professional growth and I am certain that the skills I have acquired will be of value throughout my career.

Thank you.

Cold Mornings

OH APRIL!

 THIS IS THE MONTH IN OUR COUNTRY WHERE SUMMER IS AT ITS PEAK.
AND IN MOST FORMS OF SOCIAL MEDIA, I COULD ALREADY READ RANTS ABOUT HOW HOT AND HUMID OUR TEMPERATURE IS. 

JUST THIS MORNING, I WOKE UP EARLY AND TEMPERATURE IS ALREADY HIGH. 

TO MY SURPRISE,
THE SUN IS SHINING SO BRIGHT EVEN IF IT'S JUST HALF PAST SIX. 

AT TIMES LIKE THIS, MOST OF US WOULD LIKE TO BASK IN THE SUN, HAVE FUN AND JUST  BOND WITH OUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN A GET -AWAY AT THE BEACH. 

SUMMER IS REALLY A SEASON OF FUN AND ACTIVITIES.
ALTHOUGH THERE IS STILL A PART OF ME 
THAT MISSES THE COLD MORNINGS WE HAVE HAD IN THE PAST MONTHS. 

THIS OUTFIT I'M FEATURING MADE ME MISSED THE COLD MORNINGS SO MUCH MORE.

I WORE A TOP AND LAYERED IT WITH A REVERSIBLE JACKET I SCORED IN A THRIFT STORE IN BAGUIO. SERIOUSLY I DIDN'T HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS IN PURCHASING IT CONSIDERING IT STILL HAS A TAG AND A BRANDED ONE. I ALSO WORE A LEGGINGS UNDER THE NEON SKATER SKIRT AND A SEMI HI-CUT CONVERSE FOR MY SHOES.

TO BREAK THE MONOTONY OF MY BEANIE, 

I TRIED TO TIE AROUND A FLOWER HALO ON IT. 

AND TADAAAA! I HAVE A FLOWER HALO ON MY BEANIE :-) 

OUTFIT DETAILS: 

FLOWER HALO | HeyJaimieGirl

JACKET | Burberry

TOP & SKATER SKIRT | 

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SHOES | Converse

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE HUSBY FOR THE PHOTOS XX

So Chill

ANOTHER WEEKDAYS HAS PASSED AND ANOTHER WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED! I WORKED MOST OF THE WEEKDAYS -  MEETINGS. CONCEPTUALIZATION, PARTY, SOCIALIZATION. OH, HOW I LOVE MY JOB. 

HOPE YOU LOVE YOURS TOO. 

TODAY, I'M FEATURING ANOTHER OUTFIT. 

I'M OBSESSED WITH DENIM SHORTS. 

SO MUCH OBSESSED THAT EVEN ON A COLD WEATHER, I  CHOSE TO WEAR ONE, 

SINCE IT'S COLD, I PAIRED IT WITH AN OVERLAPPED DENIM BLACK JACKET.  I AGAIN WORE A TRANSPARENT LEGGING AND A BOOTS TO PROTECT MY LEGS FROM THE CHILI WEATHER. 

DURING SUMMER TIME, THIS OUTFIT COULD BE WORN TOO.  JUST REPLACE THE DENIM JACKET INTO A SIMPLE SHIRT. OMIT THE TRANSPARENT LEGGING AND BOOTS AND WEAR A SNEAKERS OR A SANDALS INSTEAD.

OUTFIT DETAILS:

METAL PLATE SNAP BACK | Karl Alley

DENIM BLACK OVERLAPPED JACKET | Topshop

DISTRESSED FRAYED DENIM SHORTS | UnionBay

BOOTS | From a pop-up shop in St. James the Great Bazaar, Alabang

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STYLE | Blue Greens and Teal

I have always been a violet kind of girl - simply because violet is my favorite color ever since I was a kid. Purple dress. Purple bag. Purple shoes. Purple notebook. Purple wallet. Almost all my things are purple or it should at least have the shade purple. 

Lately however, the shades of blue green, turquoise and teal always catch my eye. I don't know.... it must be with age or maybe I was just so in love with purple that I didn't notice other colors anymore.

And so this recent fascination of mine with teals and blue greens  made me use my privilege of owning a clothing line - - I immediately snatched one of our Paisley Printed Skater Skirt in teal and brought it for my outfits during our recent Baguio trip.  I paired it up with a plain black top I scored from Topshop. Layered a black Adidas jacket to warm me up from the city's chili weather and added up a black transparent legging to protect my legs from the cold wind.

Here's my OOTD shots on my first day at the City of Pines:

Outfit details:

Top | Topshop
Jacket | Adidas
Skater Skirt | HeyJaimieGirl
Ain't No Wifey Beanie | Break The Trend

Watch | MK Watch Hunger Stop

Special thanks to Pat of Break The Trend for sponsoring my Beanie. 
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STYLE | When I think of Winter

When you are in a tropical country, and when you experience a not so ordinary coldness, there's no doubt you'll definitely think of winter. 

Here's what I wore on our second day at the City of the Pines.

Outfit Details:

Snapback | Karl Alley metal plate snapback

Top | Mango

 Pants | Calvin Klein

Boots | From a pop - up store at St. James Bazaar, Ayala Alabang

Special thanks to Kristeen Glorioso of Kristeen's Fashion for the Karl Alley Snapback - 

I superrrr looove eeeeet :) 

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What about you guys? Did winter ever crossed your mind when you felt a drop in temperature? 

Xoxo,

J

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TRAVEL | 9.5 degree in Baguio

As we all know, the months of January and February  are generally the coldest months in the Philippines. We all felt it but this year it is different - a lot colder than the previous years. The unusual colder temperature we had last month allowed me to use my sweaters and jackets once again. Add up the news about the continuos drop in the temperature in Baguio City -  the lowest recorded at 8.1 degree made us want to go up north and experience it too.

The last time I was in Baguio, it took us a total of 6 hours drive  - but that was 10 years ago so I was really surprised because we left Manila at 2am of January 30  -  and we arrived at 6am - so it was just a short 4 hours drive including stop-overs in between... I guess it's easier to go back and forth now in Baguio despite all the road works in some provinces along the way.

It was cold when we arrived. The 9.5 degree temperature made the kids excited (including us, the adults) especially when we experienced that little mist coming out of our mouth when we talk... :)

We stayed at Mountain Breeze Condominium Villas along Loakan Road. It's a unit owned by a family friend of my sister in law. Grateful that they let us use their vacation place because hotels were booked at the time when we were there due to Chinese New Year long weekend.

We love the place. It was private and peaceful.

Our day in Baguio started when we had a late lunch at O' Mai Khan - which for me is really a must try when you are in the city. Then we took dinner at Don Henricos ( as always, a must for us whenever we are in Baguio).

We were able to go to several places on our first day.  But not too much as we had to get some sleep in the morning. Good thing we decided to travel on a thursday so there's not much tourist yet in the area and oh, less traffic too :) 

Here's some more of the photos of our first day.

That's it - - I still have a lot of photos on our first day in the city but I guess that would have to be uploaded somewhere else already.

Second day pictures will be up next....

Xoxo,
J