This year hasn't really been good to me. If not for occasional hugs from friends and lovely kisses from the lover, I wouldn't have made it through the year. Work was okay bordering on bad, my family has encountered a lot of changes this year--we're about to face the biggest one yet. We're moving out of our house. It's sad because I have separation anxiety, I cry over the slightest things. Now, imagine this house has been my home for the past 23 yrs and we're moving out. Sigh, I really have to learn the art of moving on. 

On to greater things, this year I have to thank for the friends I've gained. Friends who stayed through the worst and of course, the lover who was there throughout everything. 

Baguio City has always been my safe place. I don't ever regret going there for college, an accidental choice became the best decision I've ever made in High school. The boyfriend lives in Baguio, when we were still in a long-distance relationship, I would make it a point to go there once or twice a month if the budget/time permits. 

Going back to the reality I call Metro Manila + work has always been a burden. I even considered working there because I love the place that much to consider building my career in there. But of course, we got bills to pay, sisters to send to school, etc. I had to turn down Baguio for work and live through hell in Manila for the higher pay grade. But Baguio, as always, is never forgotten. Here's a sneek peek of my trip there 2 months ago!

We also took photos of Zola's awesomesauce light architecture! One light bulb for this awesome fixture, how creative! I love how Zola's architecture improved, it feels cozier now sans the smoke.

I know I'm a bit late with my Christmas Wish list, but as they say, it ain't over 'til it's over! My wish list this year is a bit pricey and impossible but who knows! Someone might have a pure heart who's willing to shell out some extra $$$! Lol.

One big house only for me and the boyfran! We will have housekeepers over the weekend but only for an hour or 2 so we can have the house all by ourselves. Oh gaaahd, I wish you could see how dreamy the whole picture was going in my mind but I had to stop at that. 

In my current salary, no matter how much I save per year, it won't be enough for a simple house unless I get myself a loan. 3rd world problems, y'all. This thinking got me interested with Bel-Air residences. 

I'm not very fond of makeup. I'm not the type of person who'd scream if you give me prettifying things from The Face Shop or Etude House. I use the basic cheek tint, gloss and baby power. Yep, you read it right. I still use baby powder for my face. Lol. Some months ago, I was pretty satisfied with the Maybelline Pressed Powder I was using until it cracked its way to destruction. I figured it's more messy to keep a pressed powder than baby powder hence I chose the latter. 

Out of topic because I'll be talking about my current favorite lippie today! A lipstick is the only thing I'd bring if I were to go out because it gives your face and an outfit that instant oomph! No photos of my lips though, I don't really know how to properly apply lipstick so hit me up if you have tips! Meh.