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Putting on making for my video recordings has been a struggle lately.  Due to lack of practice, what used to be a 10-minute routine took forever to finish. I am not a professional make-up artist, but I get by when needed.   I was not happy with how the make-up appeared on the video.  I had to wash my face and re-apply a different foundation.  This time, I used a non-reflective one. I had forgotten that stage make-up is different from make-up for the camera.  Make-up for natural light is different from make-up intended for artificial light.   I guess, part of the struggle is having unmaintained skin.  As they say, good make up starts with a good base.  Being stuck at home, all I cared about was not having zits and allergies.  I've been lazy.   I am kind of regretting being inconsistent with my skincare.  I need to go back to my derma for treatments.  My age is also starting to show, so that is a reality I am tryin...

By definition, petiks  is  (slang) noun: in Filipino ( Tagalog ), referring to a  procrastinator  or a person who habitually unwinds.  Source:  urbandictionary.com ----------------------- I cherish days like today, yun " pa-petiks-petiks " lang.  When my children were younger, I never had similar days in abundance.  It was always rushing to do things or someone needs something.  Now that my children have become independent and can now entertain themselves, I find myself enjoying these petiks days.   Here's how I spent my petiks day. Christmas is only 4 months away.  Several months ago, I decided on getting more meaningful decors for our tree and not be swayed by trends.  I was able to get some ideas on how to style my tree for Christmas.  I have short-listed some gift ideas, too.  My Lazada cart is filled up too.  "Add to cart" is the motto of the day.  I'm bingeing on YouTube also.   What a...

          A year into the pandemic, the virus is still looming over us with no end in sight. Businesses are still struggling.  Another school year has begun for the kids.  Because of that, I have been granted some "muni-muni" time.             Sitting down at my desk, I realize that I have made giant leaps in one year.  It took a great deal of time management on my end.  It is rewarding to see how our home-schooling arrangement has benefited my children.  I have become a more patient parent-teacher.  I have implemented changes in the family business and I am seeing positive results.  I am now in the position to give help, rather than stay on the sidelines.  I have been taking voice lessons and I am noticing how I have improved over time.  I am on my way to financial independence and my spending habits are improving.  Weight and health management is still a work in prog...

It is okay to be kind.  Just don't let people abuse your kindness and generosity. Source:  https://boostupliving.com/powerful-quotes-for-inspirational-days/

When a family member gets sick, my world stops.  It is not because I am crippled by anxiety.  The mental load is heavier. I can function but my attention is divided.  It is so time-consuming that I can not do anything else. The endless waiting in the ER, the battery of tests to determine if it is an upper respiratory tract infection, UTI, Dengue or Covid, the monitoring of temperature.  Hay.  Whatever it is, we try to contain it so no one else gets it.  Otherwise, the cycle will not end. Now that things are going back to our new normal, I am trying my best to catch up.  The backlog is enormous.  But, I am glad that I am slowly ticking off items from my list.