Places // doMINIONnating Arclight

Hello everyone~❤

I guess this post is more about Word Cesspool than Places but whatever, I've never been to Arclight near my neighborhood. 

I've always been so cheap about my movies but this time it's different.

The ever famous Arclight cinemas sign.

 My best friend was feeling under the weather and like any other best friends out there, what do you do? You try EVERYTHING. ＼（＾ ＾）／

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"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
- Author Unknown

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Roka!

 When we went inside, I was expecting a lot of people like what you see in other movie theaters such as AMC or Pacific Theaters, but I was wrong; the place only has a fair amount of people. Once inside, you'll see a full bar on the far left from the entrance and since Roka and I are both under 21, we just went straight to the line. Also on the left just after the bar part of the theater, you'll see this amazing wall of movies that illuminates the whole place.

From old to new movies!

I was dead wrong when I said it's not crowded, apparently this theater does most sales online, therefore, even though it was only 7:30 PM, we reserved the 9:45 PM one so we could get the good seats. We decided to watch... Yes, you guessed it "Despicable Me 2".
I believe if anyone's feeling down and blue, the minions will turn that upside-down for you! 
 (〃￣ω￣〃ゞ

I have a thing with clocks. I think they're just so sophisticated.

The theater was pretty massive compared to the other ones and it only has 8 mins of trailers! Kinda saves you a whole lotta' time if you're not really into trailers (which I am, sadly) but yeah, afterwards we were instructed to turn off our phones so here's a snap of us before the movie.

Cheese!

: EXTRA :

On our way to dinner, I forced her to pose

Smile :D

If you don't do anything whenever your friend, especially your best friend is down, then shame on you really... Shame on you.

A Best friend is someone who will be there even though you're gross as a slug, I swear. They will accept everything about you. If they don't, trust that they will try to tell you XD.

Anyways, moving on.. I decided to treat her to the movies whilst she treats us for dinner. Roka is somewhat like a sister to me, a confidant I can trust on. My Ride or Die chick ( ^ _ - )

I think the best way to end this post, is to put most of my favorite quotes about best friends.
I hope you like them
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"Best friends: the ones you can only be mad at for so long because you have important things to tell them."
- Author Unknown

"We are best friends. Always remember that if you fall, I will pick you up…after I finish laughing."
- Author Unknown

"A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend has lived them with you."
- Author unknown

"True friends do not judge each other, they judge people together."
- Author unknown

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THANKS FOR TUNING IN~
♪ヽ( ⌒o⌒)人(｡･_･｡ )

Review // Clinique: dramatically different moisturizing lotion

Hello!

As promised, i did make a review for one of the few staple products I use for my desiccated face.

Just a little background about my face: 

I have an Asian skin. Dry and Sensitive at its finest. 

I never thought I have dry skin since my family has acne-prone and oily face types. Pretty gullible of me, I know, but I was never into these things until recently. My face is at it's driest during the winter but still as crackly during the rest of the season. My dad, who has the oiliest face I know in my family, kept on insisting I use the products he uses when I first encountered a pimple. Being so foolish and obedient, I kept on using skincare products for oily and acne-prone face types, hence, I developed a very sensitive skin.

I went years avoiding skin products because I would always have dreadful reactions to it such as redness, breakouts and itchiness.

This is a one-time post only.

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Onward with the product.

Please do take note that this is the *LOTION* and not the GEL as they are for  2 different face type.

This review is only for Very Dry or Dry-combination face types.

"Clinique - dramatically different moisturizing lotion"

This product comes in a 4.2 FL / 125 mL bottle with a pump.

DESCRIPTION ON THE BOTTLE SAYS:   - Works to soften, smooth and improve the texture and condition of your skin. Apply twice a day. For best results, use after Facial Soap and Clarifying Lotion.

A pump or two is really all you need for a full coverage. it gives pretty fair amount and it has a very subtle smell of water. The smell isn't really off-putting as it reminds me of water whenever I'm applying it to my face.

Unlike most moisturizing lotions, the texture of this product is very watery and has a soapy quality to it as you apply it. The product, as labeled on their website description, is a "...lightweight "moisture drink" slips easily onto the skin and absorbs quickly, leaving skin comfortable, soft, and healthy looking." 

Alas, its time to end this post with a conclusion.

PRICE : ★★★☆☆            -- For the price of $25.00, I believe there are much better products.  Not really frugal-friendly. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT :         -- The simplicity of using it. Just 2 pumps, a little rubs & you're good to go.            --  The smell is not as potent as the other moisturizers.            --  It doesn't leave your skin sticky like most. Very lightweight to the face as well.           -- The packaging is very sturdy, you cannot imagine how many times I have dropped this bottle, it's pathetic. WHAT I  DON'T LIKE ABOUT IT :         -/- The pump is very unhygienic, I don't know about you guys, but I like my stuff clean and it usually leaves a mess when I use it..           -/- The cap is very inconvenient (I'm just nitpicking right now) but I usually don't have time, so I bring the bottle out with me most of the time. Since the cap isn't attached to anything but the bottle itself when you're closing it, it's very easy to lose. I'm very fortunate that I haven't lost it yet.            WOULD I REPURCHASE IT?         --  Sadly, no. I like this moisturizer more than I had hoped but with the price that it comes with, it's really not fitting with my budget. I would suggest this to people who just wants the job done (again, for DRY skin ya'll), and is very sensitive to potent smelling fragrances in a skin product.

I have been using this product for quite awhile now and as someone who has a sensitive, it's been really doing it's job. With regular use, I believe this 125 mL bottle can last up to a year. I've been using this product for 5 months and I'm already half-way done.

As you can see I am half-way done with the bottle *_*

Altogether, I'm glad I got to try this product out. For the price, it's really not that bad. It does the job pretty well. Not sticky and is perfect for the summer. 

I will keep looking for other moisturizers though because my skin is Very Dry, whereas this product is focused on Very Dry to Dry-Combination skin which is in-between. 

Thank you for reading my review. I apologize if it's not that helpful. I, too, am a lurker who just happens to stand up and share my insights with this product. 

I hope you guys liked it~ 

Thanks for tuning in!

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EXTRA: For those who are wondering what I look like, I scanned through my files and dug this picture for you all to see. Honestly, it literally took me an hour to pull a decent picture and this was months ago too. 

I personally don't like taking pictures of myself alone, usually it's with people.

Me, taken with a potato.

Ramble Post // JohnTwothreeFour

Along with my crazy antics, and my weird personality...

...in all that I am and will ever be, you would never think that God would be satisfied.
 Apparently, not convinced with just me...

the Almighty created another one...

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.I have a brother. 

He's a year and a half younger than I am, now don't get me wrong, I love the guy.

I practically canonize the guy. NO, but seriously... He's really important to me.

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"I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see.  I sought my God, but my God eluded me.  I sought my brother and I found all three."

– Author Unknown

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Any cow, this post is fairly simple. I wanted one of my first posts to be about one of the very, very few important and beloved people in my life. 

Growing up, my brother and I chose to be introverts without even knowing. Looking back when we were younger, we really never left the house which I find amusing and mildly interesting at the same time because even though it sounds very lonely, we found various ways to be entertained; we both do enjoy talking and communicating with people, we do really but we loved spending it together even more.
 I tend to be more talkative while he tends to be more interesting.

All in all, we are both very open-minded and willing to learn new things.. like a sponge absorbing water.  ⊂((・▽・))⊃

His name is John

not my photo, I got this from his Facebook.
He's the one on the very front.

Unlike me, my brother is pretty straight forward and charming. While he's talking to a crowd of people full of confidence and amour, there I am, sitting in the corner eating...corn.

He may be younger than I am, but honestly, he is way more mature than most people in his age.(I know I sound like his mother... ｏ( ><)o )
I am proud to say that even though our struggles have been tough, he didn't crumble down like most would, he still kept on fighting like the amazing person that he is.
Anyways, the real reason why I wanted to post stuff about him is because i wanted to shout out to everyone who's lurking my blog to please watch his video. He is an incredible singer that the world needs to know about.
[[ subscribing to my blog isn't a bad idea either.. it's right there <--- ]]


Gahh enough with the shaming and on with the playing...
The video is down BELOW.
John made a cover of a fairly popular song in the Philippines.
A band called "Parokya ni Edgar - Gitara"
Gitara which means Guitar.


So without further adieu... 
ENJOY! LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE!

YES, it is in Tagalog ( Filipino language )
I understand that not a lot of the viewers will know the words, he took the liberty to translate it to you all while I took the honor to post it along the original words.

Gitara 

Bakit pa kailangang magbihis

[Why would I need to dress up]

Sayang din naman ang porma

[I would just be wasting time]

Lagi lang namang may sisingit

[With other people keep butting in]

Sa tuwing tayo'y magkasama 

[Whenever we're together]

Bakit pa kailangan ng rosas

[Why would I need to give roses]

Kung marami namang nag-aalay sayo

[When everyone else is trying to give them to you]

Uupo na lang at aawit

[I guess i'll just sit down and start singing]

Maghihintay ng pagkakataon

[Waiting for my turn]

- CHORUS -

Hahayaan na lang silang

[I'll just watch them as they try to]

Magkandarapa na manligaw sa'yo

[Impress so they can be with you]

Idadaan na lang kita sa awitin kong ito

[Through the crowd you'll hear my song]

Sabay ang tugtog ng gitara

[along with the sound of my guitar]

Idadaan na lang sa gitara

[I'll just get you through gitara]

[I'll just get you through gitara]

Mapapagod lang sa kakatingin

[I would just get tired from trying to see]

Kong marami namang nakaharang

[With people always in the way]

Aawit na lang at magpaparinig

[I'll just sing loud so you can hear]

Ng lahat ng aking nadarama

[All of the words that i'm trying to say]

-CHORUS-

Pagbibigyan na lang silang

[I'll let them be while]

Magkandarapa na manligaw sayo

[They're trying to impress so they can be with you]

Idadaan na lang kita sa awitin kong ito

[Through the crowd you'll hear my song]

Sabay ang tugtog ng gitara

[along with the sounds of my guitar]

Idadaan na lang... 

[I'll just get you through...]

Sa gitara

[this guitar]

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Please do give him your support~

and as always,

Thanks for tuning in!

 ⊂((・▽・))⊃

Ramble Post // Three shots of Moisturizers please

I'm not one to put make-up nor take care of my face. It was only when I met my best friend, Roka, that insisted that if I don't wear make-up of if I'm too lazy at it; I should at least take care of my face. 

(don't worry, l'll introduce her officially pretty soon)

So after quite some time of convincing, she finally showed me the real importance of caring for one's face.

Honestly, I never thought I had a dry and sensitive face until she told me...
 She really is my savior because I didn't know that the whole reason why my face is all crackly and hurting whenever it's cold, hot or even just a normal day is because of my dry face. 

[[I know, it's Face 101 but I really didn't know]]

As of present, I still don't wear make-up on a daily basis though I try as hard as I can. It's just putting them and taking them off is such a rigorous activity. I do wear make-up on occasions or whenever Roka puts them on me. Now, don't get me wrong, I like make-up and putting it on my face, I really do. I'm just straight-up lazy. 

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If it wasn't for Roka, I would still have a face as dry as a desert to tell you the truth, so the real reason behind this post is just to share with you all or to those who has the same type of face as mine, which is both dry and sensitive, three (3) everyday products that I use to maintain my face moisturized and happy.
NOTE: I am not an expert, I would suggest going to a dermatologist to figure out what type of products are safe for your face. 

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To begin with, after a fresh clean face, I start with the eye cream. I basically use 2 of them, one for the eyelid and one where the dark circles are.

First off is my "Dermalogica - Total eye Care with SPF 15"

I tend to put them on my eyelids because our eyelids are the windows to our eyes. They are the softest part in our face because it's only a piece of skin covering our eyes.

I will review this product later on.

In a nutshell: Amazingly effective. (*´・ｖ・)

Second, I use  "Shiseido - Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum"

I got the trial size one from Shiseido awhile back. It's very reflective, I was really afraid you guys wont see the bottle.
I often refer to this as my 'chameleon' bottle cream.

I will review this product later on.
In a nutshell:  Wasn't really that impressed.

Lastly, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. My face was in dire need of a moisturizer and I've tried countless products for my face but now I think I found the 'one'

This product is perfect for the Summer as it's not that sticky. Again as I said before, I will do a full review later on.

For my moisturizer, I use "Clinique - Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion "

Just a few pumps of this baby and I'm good to go.


Thanks for making it all the way to the end of this post, I truly appreciate it. So these are the products I use for my face daily.

I just realize this might be the easiest face care I know. This might not be perfect and there might be a better routine, I know, but this is what works for me and I plan to stick to it like peanut butter on the roof of your tongue.

But yeah, thank you once again and let me know what you think! I'm excited to hear from you guys ~

*cricket* *cricket*

Oh well, maybe next time.

Thanks for tuning in~｡◕‿◕｡

Word Cesspool // Happy 16th of July? [[a 4th of July post]]

Hey guys! I know it's too late but I wanted to make sure I shared this experience with you 

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I know it took a long time before I could post this but I just wanted to share with you all how I spent my 4th of July.

4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, not only because I'm off at work but also because it commemorated the moment our courageous soldiers fought for what we have right now... Freedom.

The Sleeping Giant has proven to everyone that no matter what situation life puts you in, there will always be hope.

I was born and raised in the Philippines so I apologize if my grammar on most of my post or the way I word them seems pretty, darn horrible. I'm striving to be better and as I continuously do what I do, I believe I will get better. I wasn't born in this beautiful country but I still feel blessed that she treats me like as if I did. 

I'm not gonna start a lesson about the history of this nation's independence, so you can go back to your seats and keep reading as I'm about to unfold what I really came here for...

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My 4th of July was spent with my friends at their place wherein as tradition, just had an All-American (slightly Italian) lunch. It was a simple lunch treat that we thought would pay respect for living in this amazing country for the past 5 years or so.

My best friend and I were the ones who prepared and served lunch. I was in charge of one entree and she was in-charge of the other. We prepared  pretty hefty lunch by accident and sadly, we never got a chance to eat dessert but no matter, as all bellies were filled.
And that for me is more than enough.

So without further a do, here it is....

For my side of the plate, I prepared an All-American... *wait for it* 

Burgers!!

While I prepared the patties, my best friend was already cooking hers which is a Traditional-style Spaghetti. We thought I'd be nice to prepare a lot that day. Both of us made these dishes ourselves and for that, we are pretty proud of ourselves.

I originally planned to make sliders so it's not that heavy, unfortunately, the store was out of slider buns that came in bulk that I had to resort to the regular sized ones.

In the end, this is what the table looks like.

The burger was home-made. I thought that if I make them by scratch it'll give me more leeway to add some and subtract some. 

The buns with sesame seeds are actually more expensive so I had to improvise and buy some sesame seeds and just put them there, which worked like a charm!

After everything, we were able to make at least 9 burgers to feed a group of 7, and I'm very elated to say that there were no leftovers.
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In the end, we just chilled in the living room and ended up playing Risk [the board game] and basically just continued watching my guy friends play the Resident Evil 6 game and ended up finishing it in less than a whole day. Sure it's not a family BBQ in the backyard but it's definitely what we wanted to have...just chilling out with your friends.

Oh what a marvelous sight~ ヘ(￣ω￣ヘ)

Recipes will be posted next time as this post is long enough already it already missed the 4th of July train.

I hope you guys had a great 4th as I did.

Please do not forget the real meaning of our country's independence. It's not a day like any normal weekends that you get at work but it's to give respect to those who has served this country well.

As Paul Sweeney said;

"How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy."

And that is that.

Thanks for tuning in~
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Places // It's a Sundate! [ Airsoft --Tac City ]

Hi everyone!
I hope you had a great 4th of July. I had a great time with my friends, we god burgers and pasta. I should be able to post pictures up in the future. As for now, my Sunday is a constant date for Bugsy and I.

For the past 3 or 4 months, we have been going on dates, more specifically on Sundays, hence, a Sundate. Every Sundate isn't your regular date though; no, it's not some romantic getaway at a beach nor a romantic dinner, we're actually going to this place called Tac City... Yup, our sundate is Airsoft, Close Quarter Combat Airsoft, that is.

I started playing with Bugs last 2 months ago, it was pretty cool and intense. Basically, its everything you're going to expect in such a strenuous activity. At first, I never thought I would enjoy this game but to be honest, I do.

Tac City has 2 locations one in El Monte (north) and one in Fullerton (south). The one we always go to is at El Monte and in a nutshell, this place is a gem.

Went on stealth mode while taking this picture @_@

Any cow... they have a website right here +TAC CITY+ where they give all the information you need and all the good stuff of the place.

Why would I go here?

They have really good reviews at Yelp as well. In all honesty, I think this place just solved the problems of people of all ages. Wait! hear me out.. Okay;

• For Parents - leave your older boys (and girls) here to have some real action fun rather than at a daycare for more than HALF the price; leaving you and your sweetheart some quiet time. [[Yes, I did my research]]  Tac City is open from 2 PM - 10 PM and with the time range per game, kids wouldn't even notice the time difference, I know I don't whenever I play. Minimum age to play is 10 years old.
• For Girls -  if you're into guns and well, bluntly spaking, Call of Duty or games likewise, this game just gives you the thrill of your life because this gives you the same level of mentality plus the interaction that any online games wouldn't
• For Guys - GUNS

This activity doesn't only contribute in physical activity but it also promotes friendship and teamwork between each other. 

The Difference of Airsoft and Paintball

1. First of all, it doesn't hurt as much. In Paintball, you have to admit that it hurts like a bugger! It swells and it lies in your body like a moon crater that it is, where in Airsoft; yeah it hurts too but the level of pain in comparison, (as a woman who does not like pain) is like comparing any pinch to well, a paintball.
2. Second, the GUNS. In Paintball, you have the stationary gun where there's a hollow bottle or tube container [Hopper] for the balls and well, a barrel and of course, an air tank. Paintball guns function using carbon dioxide (CO₂) or any compressed gas. Airsoft gun are based on the real life guns from 1911's, Glocks and Baretta for pistol to M14, M16, and AK's for AEG. For powering the gun it uses 2 different methods; electric (battery-powered) or green gas (either CO₂  or propane) The choices are truly unlimited, well, at least up to whatever model of gun is out in the market, there's an Airsoft model for it which just makes the game more realistic.
3. Third, Sound Quality. I don't know about you guys but Bugs, and most of the guys I know who plays Airsoft, tends to lean more on how authentic the game is to a real combat and one of the qualities that differ one to the other is the sound it produces. You may or may not agree with me here, but for me, the sound quality of the game just makes it more enjoyable.
4. The GUNS [again]. I cannot stress enough the realism of both parties, comparing Airsoft guns to Paintball guns is ... apples to bananas, just truly 2 different things.
5. Price. Very, very huge difference. Airsoft is waaayy cheaper than paintball. 
6. Last but never the least, it is more strategic. Airsoft is far closer to the truth enough to train military courses whilst Paintball is for teenagers who wanted to play where they are unable to lie because of the paint.

Let me be the first one to say though, that Airsoft is not the greatest game in the world when it comes to people running with toy guns. Airsoft uses the 'Honor System' which means there are no physical evidence (unless you're 10 feet apart) but hey, a lot of people are still playing the game, which goes to show that the System works.

All-in-all, this Airsoft or Paintball, it just all depends on your liking. Money wise, you're better of with Airsoft.

And for some bonus, Our Airsoft Sundates feat. Bugs and Lance and of course Tac City.

Go visit us some time !
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Thanks for tuning in! 

PhotoDiaries // May, June, July

Hello~

Been awhile, here's a series of photos just dumped here from May to present, July 4th!

WARNING: IMAGE HEAVY.

(these are seriously just some photos that are too random to just not share)

Thanks for tuning in!

Happy 4th of July to all!! :)