Music21: Halloween Office Party & Surprise Birthday Cake for October Celebrants!

Last year we spent the Halloween party at the office. If I can remember correctly, we just invited a small number of kids for trick or treat and had simple snack after. For this year we changed it and suggested to have a videoke/karaoke party, luckily the management approved it. Hooray for our kind boss in Australia!

Due to difficulty on reservation for the last week of October; we set the Halloween party a bit early last Thursday, October 23 at Music21. We went there after our shift and arrived just in time at the venue. I take the chance to shot as many photo as I want but that didn't happened because my phone is acting strange that time. Boo!

Without further ado here are a few photos of the event that I took and our sumptuous meal that day:

Random banner

The room is clean and spacious. I like it here compared to center stage

Comfy couch

The telephone line connected to the admin that can be use for inquiries, technical problems and order purposes.

The food is served right away after the lady assisted us to our room. Good job!

Lia and Tin

L-R: Tere, Liezel and Drei

L-R(Tere, Maricris and Liezel) They are busy picking their songs while Ms. Drei is busy texting or tweeting the event. LOL. Okay, I just made the latter part.

Ed and Kuda. Sorry for the blurry photo because my phone is acting strange that time and I forgot to fix it. Huhu.

Another blurry photo. Boo. L-R (Oh hi James, Maricris, Tere and Liezel)

The party is not complete without the food.

Calamari with prawn crackers

Sweet and Sour fish

Chopsuey

Calamari

Chopsuey

chicken and prawn crackers

Pancit. I can eat this all night. Haha

Rice

Carbonara

They also have surprise cake for October birthday celebrants which I am also included. Awww.

They sang us "happy birthday" song then we blow the single lighted candle.

October birthday celebrants! Left-Right (Kuda, Me, Lia and Drei) Just don't mind my big tummy. Haha.

The event is super duper fun! We just laughed, sang and stuffed our tummy with food. We also have potential singers in the office that we discovered that night.

What about you? How's your Halloween party? What costume did you wear? Are you also celebrating your birthday this October? Why not share your comments below. I would love to hear or read it.

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Kuda's Pasalubong: Belgian Chocolate Seashells

One of my office mates, Kuda went to Hong Kong for 3 days and brought us this Belgian chocolate treat! Tadaaaaa:

Who can't resist with this chocolate indulgence?! Anyone? Of course there's none.

The chocolate goodies while Maricris patiently holds the box while I am taking this shot. The perks of having a supportive office mates! Thanks girl.

I grabbed one and eat it joyfully! It tastes so good. The level of sweetness is just right which I really like about this one because I am not fond of eating super sweet chocolate.

My mussel shaped Belgian chocolate

Look at that chocolate heavennnn. I can almost hear the angels singing in the back ground while I am munching it.

How about you? Do you have a favorite brand of chocolate that you like? Why not share it on the comment section below.

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J's Farewell Party at Center Stage with Ms. Vi

Bidding good bye is difficult especially if that person is someone you considered as family or closest friend at work. When Ms. J resigned and informed me about it, I was sad because she's one of my special friend. I can easily talked to her whenever I have queries either on legal matters or work related problems. She also taught me how to understand my SSS loan and contribution which is also the hardest thing to understand next to Philippine tax. I also like that she's a natural comedian & a joker. She makes us very happy at the office with her showbiz gossips and side punch lines. Writing this post makes me missed her.

Okay, I am becoming emotional now. Enough of the sad introduction and let’s move on what happened on her farewell party.

It was Ms. J's idea to go to Center Stage Makati for videoke bonding after work. Before we went there, Kristine (our sexy receptionist) handled the reservation for 6pm time slot. We took a cab to get there and waited at the lobby before our turned to assisted to one of the videoke rooms. We arrived an hour early that's why we busied ourselves with obligatory group shot. Haha.

Random banner that I saw at the center stage

Center Stage Lobby. It is a bit small but very cozy.

Ms. J on blue wrap up dress, Kristine, she's busy texting and Lia

Ms. J and I. Boo! I am not really good on taking nice shot.

Center stage has this package for 3 hours non-stop videoke inclusive of food for 2,184 pesos. Here are the foods that we chose.

Calamares

Tofu with special sauce

My favorite Pancit

A large bowl of hot rice

Chicken barbecue

We didn't expect it to taste good. We really like the calamares and the chicken barbecue. Here are also the photos of our room with my photo bomber friends:

Kristine and Lia. The room is spacious and sound proof.

Flat screen T.V.

Ms. J and her separated at birth identical twin sister, Jean.

Ms. J and Ms. Vi. They surely missed each other

We had fun that day because we sang a lot of songs; 90's and modern songs. Ms. J and Ms. Vi we will surely miss both of you. God bless and hopes to you see around.

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Self-realization: I'm turning 25 this month!

October is my birth month and 12 days after I published this entry I will be turning 25 years old. Damn, time flies really fast. I remember the time that I turned 13 years old, I have so many doubts and hesitations being a teenager. I thought back then that when I hit 20's things will be much better since I will have job, have an independent life and so on but I realized now that those things are not easily achievable.

I want to label myself now as being a wiser woman because those experiences and challenges that I experienced along the way help me to be a better person that I am right now. I still commit mistakes, hurt other people with my wrong actions and become moody when I am having a bad day. I am lucky that despite those bad attitudes, I still have true friends that stay on my side. I have my family who are always there to cheer me up when I am at the lowest point of my life. They’re my treasure! I may not be rich but with them I feel I am a billionaire, not with money but with love.

I really don't know what the future holds for me but I'm embracing this new journey into my life. I know better things will come on my way. If today is not a good day as I expected it should be, I still have another day to succeed. I want to end this post my saying happy birthday to me and to all those people who will also celebrating their birthday this October. Cheers and virtual hugs!

Do you have any birthday wishes for me? Post it on my comment section below.

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Pandesal Treat at the Office! Thanks Liezel.

We had pandesal meryenda (snack) at the office on Wednesday. It was a treat for us by our newly hired Sr. Accountant, Liezel. Awww, our heart melted when we saw tons of pandesal waiting for us at the office pantry. Who wouldn't drool on this? Look at the pictures below:

The unlimited supply of Pandesal. I can still recall the smell of the fresh bread while typing this entry. Ahh, mouthwatering and delicious!

Our platter of pandesal.

We also have spread; peanut butter and cheese! Perfect for our pandesal meryenda.

Of course I need to have a picture whilst eating pandesal. Haha.

TLC Girls: Tin, Lia and I. In this shot I was caught in the act of eating the goodies.

Lia and I. We are a happy kid with happy tummy hence the pouting lips and shy smile.

Thank you Liezel for your treat. (I forgot to take a photo of her. Boo)

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Beauty Formulas: Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strip Review Guide

Hello lovely ladies! I'm itching to blog my review about nose pore strip that I bought yesterday. I have so many imperfections in my skin and one of them is my blackheads and whiteheads on my nose area. I took a baby step to remove a small percentage of them. I'm crossing my fingers for this product to work.

Front View: Beauty Formulas Purifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing - Nose Pore Strip

Back View: Directions on how to use the nose strip

Bit information about the product:

• With absorbent charcoal proven for its effective removal of impurities
• With peppermint oil & witch hazel for a cool refreshing feeling, unclogging and then tightening open pores for healthier skin
• Removes black heads and dirt instantly

The box contains 6 sachets of nose strip

When you open the sachet you will see this black shape like mustache.

Say hello to my pimpy cheeks. :)

To use the product I need to follow these simple steps:

1. Wash my nose area and make sure it's wet
2. Peel the strip of the plastic liner with the smooth side down
3. Press the strip to ensure good contact with the skin
4. Leave it for 10-15 minutes
5. Remove it starting from edges slowly and carefully (Okay this part is a bit painful. I was teary eyed when I peeled it off my nose)

The verdict:

• The nose strip is ineffective. After I use it I can still see black heads and white heads on my nose area.
• The product is quite pricey. I bought it at 164 pesos for only 6 pieces of nose strips.
• It leaves dark traces of charcoal in my skin once I removed the nose strip off my nose. I have to wash my face with soap to remove the black patches.
• It has this distinct smell that it is difficult to narrate but it is bearable and not stinky.

I am very disappointed with the result after using this brand of nose strip. I hope I will find the right product that can remove my black heads and white heads effectively. Anyway, do you have any brand of nose pore strip that you can recommend to me that works well? Please do share it on the comment section below by simply clicking "create a link". I can't wait to read your suggestions lovely ladies.

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Maybelline Hyperglossy Eye Liner Review

Sorry guys if I've been missing in action for a while here because I was busy with improving my blog lay-out. You know customizing the CSS, fixing adsense account and editing the codes can be tricky, it consumed most of my time whenever I'm online. Now that it's all taken care off I will be blogging more often! Yayyy.

I have new addition to my make-up essentials which is Maybelline Hyperglossy Eye Liner. I bought it last September 19 when typhoon Mario hit Metro Manila badly. I have this not so good habit that whenever I am feeling blue, cold and sad I end up buying things that will make me happy! At first I’m a bit hesitant to buy an eye liner but the strong force is too powerful to ignore. I pushed my negative thoughts away and run immediately on the cashier. I can sense that the make-up fairy is dancing with glee with what I've did. Haha

My main reason why I bought Maybelline hyper glossy is because I want to learn how to apply cat eye liner on myself. I saw many pinned photos of it in the Pinterest and I am actually smitten how it can dramatically transform and open a woman’s eye in a fashionably way. Without further ado here's my review on the product:

The Maybelline Hyperglossy Liquid Liner

I love the applicator brush; it's pointy and can easily maneuver on my eyelid for the perfect eyeliner  

I can also create thick or thin line using the applicator!

What I like:

• If we're in the same boat. You will love this product. 
• It is smooth to apply and the applicator is the best!
• It is cheap, I bought it for 299 pesos compared to other drug store make-up brand
• The mascara is perfect for all skin type whether you are morena or mestiza.
• It doesn't dry fast when I apply it. I need to wait for 15 seconds to set it so that it will not mess up on my eye area.

What I don't like:

• I am not fond of glossy eye liner.
• The sales specialist says that it is water proof but it can easily remove by soap and water. Don't use this product if it is raining outside and you don't have an umbrella with you or else you'll end up having a Goth like eye.

What about you? Do you have any brand of eye liner that you like that's cheap but the quality is superb? Share it on the comment section below by clicking "post a link".

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