Praying for Comfort : #StevenSotloff

How devastating it is to lose a son? Or, losing a member of your family to an untimely death and brutal killing? This is a jaw-dropping reality that we read and watch on the news and this should never happen. But hey, it did! A mother's plea was not heard. We are not living in the savage era but, I guess ... some parts in this world ... they still are. For us who respect life, who feared the punishment of God, and who loves humanity ... we are shaken to the core knowing that some humans are not acting humanely.

We will not point our fingers who to blame. This story is so complicated that even if we debate the issue, the life of Steven Sotloff will never be back and his family will never be the same ever again. I pray that God will bring comfort to his mom, his family and his friends who loves him. I pray that those who are responsible will suffer the consequence and there will be justice.

Let us examine ourselves ... our conscience, what do we get from this devastating news? Do we continue to hate? Live in anger? What do you think? The government should do something ... then, what?

Here's what I shared in my Facebook yesterday, the words of wisdom from #MahatmaGandi :

“When I despair, I remember that all through history

the way of truth and love

have always won.

There have been tyrants and murderers,

and for a time,

they can seem invincible,

but in the end,

they always fall. Think of it--always.”

#prayingforcomfort
#StevenSotloff
#prayingforpeace
#respectforlife

#VSFreebies : Sport Thong

Check this out! My #VSFreebies came today. I love freebies in fact, I have more than two dozens of undies and got them for free. Awesome deal huh? Did you get your VS freebies yet? Wondering how to get free stuff from Victoria's Secret? Become an angel now. Check out the Website for more info.

On Trust

True enough. Trust grows from within us. Once we saw the goodness ,the nurturing care and the loving character of a person, we tend to give away our trust.  It doesn't come along in an instant. It takes years to develop so; if someone trust us, we wanted to keep it that way.

Life is not all the time pleasant. Like you, I have friends who deceived me too and as the saying goes, it only takes a second to break that trust! It takes forever to repair and for me, once that bond of trust broke, there is no way that it will going to mend.

On Honesty

Honesty is such a lonely word ...

I went to meet a friend today. We decided to meet up at the Outlet Mall. We never talk seriously about love, life and family but, today was different.

It's dark when I arrived home yet, I decided to swim in the pool to relax my mind and I thought about my friend's situation.

She was married for 10 years now, no kids but, she has one from previous marriage. She never lied to her husband so; basically she thought all along that he holds no secret from her as well. She found out that the husband was married 3x before and that he has 2 kids, one from the first and second marriages. Apart from what he told her that he was married once and that he has one child. Why did he hold a secret from her? She really doesn't care, she told me but, why keep it as a secret? She found out later that the husband did not acknowledge the eldest child as his own. She asked me, "Why he had to lie?"

Maybe he did not told her because she would probably insist to go and find the child. He will not like it for sure. He doesn't like confrontation I bet.

My friend and I parted after 5 hours and I was sorry for not being able to give a sensible thoughts about all the "why's " . Of course, I can't give her a sensible answer ... only her husband holds the answer to all the "why's".

She will hold it as a secret until her husband will be ready to tell her.

I thought about my friend right now. She will never look at the husband the same ... ever again.

Speechless on Father's Day

I don't hold grudges and I can forgive but, I am only human to NOT FORGET! When I was growing up, I had a tough childhood days especially when mom lost her job. She is a single mom to two toddlers. My father abandoned us when I was 9 months (in the womb of my mom) and my brother was 2 years old. Life was tough for mom had to sweat out and trying all odd jobs to support me and my brother. I saw how she work so hard and never did I see her cry , complain or lost the will to go on.

When I saw my brother reprimanded by our neighbor when he knocked down a weighing scale in the store, the sight was heart broken and I told to myself ... if only I have a father to protect him. Oh I have gazillion incident to share but, what difference does it make ? You probably heard it from other broken families. I forgave my father a long time ago. We all did.

Each year, when everyone is busy preparing for a Father's Day get-together for their family, I am speechless. I can't relate. All I can think of is my mom. The hard work, the resilience and the good mom she is. She may not read this but, she knew that my brother and I appreciate everything she did for us. We became who we are now because of her. I love you Mom. This day is for you.

#NYC : Expert Last Spring Looks

I love lipstick and collecting them has grown to become my hobby. I usually pick colors that are not bold and daring. I was one of the lucky influenters to received a #UniVoxBox from Influenster. When I was asked to select a color, I chose the Forever Fuchsia.

Do I like it? I love it! I thought I would look funny wearing it because of my skin color but, it was perfect. It lightens my aura ...hehehe. This time I will be collecting this type of colors.

I received this NYC lipstick complimentary for testing purposes from #Influenster. All opinions are 100% mine.

#Rimmel Stay Matte : Classic Beige

I seldom wear make up and that's the truth. I can go out with just a lipstick on. Once in a while I do like when I go to church and parties but, that rarely happens. Don't get me wrong, I have sets of make-up and when I am in the mood, I do use it. I am not that girly type you know. Now, when I had the chance to use this Stay Matte from Rimmel, I love it. It is easy to apply and it blends well with my skin. It smells good too. I only apply a tiny bit and that's all I need to cover the blemishes on my skin. It feels awesome.

I received Rimmel's Stay Matte as a complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. All opinions are 100% mine.

#Pilot: Acroball Pure White

Okay, if you never used a Pilot brand before, I am baffled. Most of us love to use Pilot pens. The price is a little bit more compared to ordinary pens but of course, that's the point. Pilot is no ordinary because of the quality. I used it and it writes well, so fine and so clear. The grip is so perfect.

I was given this Pilot pen as a complimentary for testing purposes from #Influenster. All opinions are 100% mine.

#ImPress Press-On #Manicure

I tell you what, I rarely go for manicure and pedicure. I had a traumatic experience that's why LOL. Someone cut me and since then, I go once in a blue moon. I know how to clean my own nails in fact; I had a pedicure set. I went for a special training in high school too.

I have long nails and check this out, a press-on manicure by impress. I will be using this soon and I know it will be perfect for my nails. I was able to use this before and it is pretty neat. Oh, I love the colors too, what do you think?

I received this impress Press-on Manicure complimentary for testing purposes from #Influenster, All opinions are 100% mine.

#Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

I started using Playtex brand when I was in high school. Honestly, this brand tops in my list so; when I received this Sport Fresh Balance, I was happy. I did not use this yet, but ... when pretty soon I will. I am confident that I will love using this. Knowing that it has odor shield (which is really important), I am sold. With the 360 protection, now ... who wouldn't want that?

I received this product as a complimentary for testing purposes from #Influenster #Playon . All opinions are 100% mine.