Hey, Ya!

It’s exhausting to read and blog-hop sometimes. You know with the variety of blogs that we have today. I used to enjoy reading blog sites before. Well, to be honest; it came to a point that blog-hopping has become like a routine to me. I lost interest in reading blogs. So for a while, I’ve stopped visiting my favorite blog sites and relied on Instagram for useful updates (mostly beauty and fashion)! Cos it’s easier and mobile, and yes, I’ve gotten lazy. Hehee. I still read blogs from time to time but I stick to mostly personal blogs now and I’ve never been happier! Happier because when I blog-hop; I get too acquisitive-- especially with fashion and beauty blogs! And I hate it. It’s a disgusting feeling whenever I tend to desire too many things. So I try to avoid it like a plague.

I guess I’ve gotten too conservative when it comes to blogging and social-media sites now. It used to be fun! But now it’s just too much. Bleh. I’m getting old to be feeling this way. In any case, I’ve always been old-fashioned so I’m okay with it. And with all honesty, I think I can survive without the internet. I can. It’s hard but it’s manageable. You know, and it’s constructive when you’re off it cos you get to do a lot of things. I mean tons of things! Of course it’s completely different when you rely on internet connection for your work. Not to be a hypocrite though; staying connected has its advantages too. One major advantage is network. I realized how important this is when we were just starting with our business. It matters to know “people”. You definitely need a lot of connections to be successful in this field. So staying online has become a necessity. I think the operative word here is balance.

Like most things that I do, I have a love-hate relationship with the internet too. Sometimes I love staying connected but most of the time I don’t. I suppose the reason why I’ve been blogging for such a long time now is because deep down I want to stay relevant. You know, to stay connected. To share things that I like, to spread awareness on things I’m passionate about. I’m kind of hoping that I can blog now for at least once a month. I will try. Haha. But I’m on Instagram anyway. Let’s see each other there, then?     

Forever a Wallflower

I was in a 'blog event' the other day, make it a beauty event! Yes, being the huge introvert that I am I dragged my lazy ass to attend a social gathering of some sort. To be honest I'm not that into makeup. Don't get me wrong, I buy makeup and I'd like to believe that I know how to put makeup on. I see makeup as an art. You know how a painter appreciates a good painting? Only in this case, I appreciate a beautifully made up face. That kind of thing! But I'm a kikay at heart. I might not look like one but I am, just on my own messed up way.

It was Project Vanity's 5th year anniversary. I've been reading Liz's blog since her Ukay Manila days and it was so awesome to have finally met her in the flesh. She is so nice that when she noticed that I had no one to talk to, she approached and introduced me to some of the bloggers. And of course the others too! It's good to have finally put faces to the names that I just see on her blog. Everyone was so pretty and fasyon! As Tita K has mentioned: Gaganda ng kilay! It was actually the first time that I went to a blog event. I had a great time people watching!

Well I had to be at the back because I'm tall! Char!

I'm not a fan of meet and greet. I don't have social skills. I blurt out things I'm not supposed to say. I stutter or freeze most of the time. That's one reason why I like to blog so much cos in real life, I suck at talking. But then I thought that it's too self-centered (add pathetic too) of me to think that I should just stay in the house and stop meeting new acquaintances. Cos no matter how shy I am, I still like meeting different kinds of people. 

Oggling galore! Haha! Had a side-shave last year just like hers.

Ms. Nelly See of Pinkbox and Karrots of Live Love Lolz

These are exactly the kinds of  people I look up to. Beautiful, passionate, strong-willed and down-to-earth. Women who inspire other women in their own little way. I was thinking that maybe one day, I'd outgrow my ridiculously-awkward-self, or not. Who knows? I'm grateful to have met these women. Grateful that we have these things called blogs and the internet.

Obrigado!

I've been blogging for close to 10 years now. I admit I'm in pretty bad shape in terms of blogging technicalities, you know-- the works! But it didn't stop me from blogging nevertheless! It's too much fun! I get to meet (and stalk- lol) wonderful people online and discover amazing finds. Well, to be honest, I've always had a love/hate relationship with blogging but I love writing and blogging is a great excuse to do it! This particular blog will showcase my love for all things DIY, ramblings on mommyhood or just about anything in between. I have a personal blog but it became too personal hence too boring. This blog will show a different side of me-- less boring and somewhat colorful!  

Cheers!

Khristine