Here In Your Courts... I've Found Where I Belong

Last Sunday, I finally mustered the courage to ask the pastor in the new church we've been attending recently to pray for me.

It's been tugging on my heart to be able to serve the Lord with what I can offer because it would soon get to a point where laziness is kicking in... :(

Last year, I've been dissatisfied with a lot of things in my life...  It's not like I've been complacent because I have tried so many things to fill the gap.  For example, I've led praise and worship, gone on a mission trip, led Bible study, and tried to be as active and preoccupied as I could.  Yet looking back at those, doing those things didn't seem to fill me up...

What I really need is to come to that place where I would just be in awe of God and make peace with Him that it's not about what I can do but what HE has done, HE is doing, and HE will continue to do in my life.

If my heart has grown cold 
There Your love will unfold

As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand 

When I’m blind to my way 

There Your Spirit will pray 

As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand
"Oceans Will Part" by Hillsong

So, when I asked the pastor to pray for me, he prayed for clarity so that we may understand what the Lord wants of us and that he, as our new pastor, would be a good shepherd to the services and talents that God had entrusted us to offer.  Isn't it of great comfort to know that there are not only people who pray for us, but our Lord as well?  "But the Spirit Himself intercedes for us..." Romans 8:26

Ultimately, how lovely it is to find a place of to belong.  Verily, it is in His courts, close to His throne, that we'll find where we belong.

BB Cream FYI

I just wanted to share Michelle Phan's (YouTube make-up guru extraordinaire ^^) take on BB Cream since it's all the rage now, and why in the world there is that "ashy" undertone.  So, whether you are much experienced about this product or a newbie, she will give you a bit more information on it:

Beauty School: The BB Cream Craze

As for me, I wear BB Cream everyday (with dabs of concealer to hide the blemishes) and my newly found foundation (without having to use concealer) for special occasions or when I feel like it.

So, how do you do your make-up?

Thanks for stopping by ^^


Image:
"Bought the wrong foundation?  Fast fixes for bad foundation."  Recipes for Life. <http://o5.com/bought-the-wrong-foundation-fast-fixes-for-bad-foundation/>.

Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black Review

Review TIME!!  Take Two!

I'm on a roll~ ^^

This product doesn't need a lot of introduction, especially since it's such a hot item!  Seriously, mine is just one of sooooo many!

Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black Review

Formula

It's great how it glides without skipping, spilling, frustrations, depressions, upsets, POs, so on... :P  The color goes on well and sufficiently dark black.  It can stay for a long time, but does smudge off with extended wear and sebum :(  Easy removal with warm water or make-up remover makes clean-up quick ^^  Formula lasts for quite a while.

Brush

Dolly Wink's design is amazing with its precision brush; good enough for doing some Chinese calligraphy!  It's great for making thin lines, and because it's a pen-type, drawing is really easy and efficient.

Pros
Applies on smoothly.
Nice dark black color.
Waterproof in most occasions.
Easy to remove with warm water or make-up remover.
Great brush!
Amount of formula in the product lasts.

Cons
Not entirely waterproof.
Can come off with extended wear and sebum.
Can be expensive: $17-$19

Conclusion
Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner has been my go-to eyeliner for a long time now.  Its brush makes "eyelining" quick and efficient, that's why I love it so much.  I wish to buy again but it can be a little pricey, and I've already bought a cheaper one, but of great quality, by Etude House.  The formula is really good too because it's waterproof for most occasions.  I found out today that it doesn't stand a chance to Guam's torrential downpour!  ☂☂☂  From the parking lot to the school building, I ended up soaking wet and with a bit of a fever T^T And that's why I am home right now, having the time for these reviews.  ^____^

Hey there, beautiful!

Pardon my awful Chinese! >.<

Ooooh!  See how it tapers so!

Want to know how I got this look?  Please check out
"My Cup Runneth Over" entry.

I hope this had been helpful to you!  I am gonna get some zzz's now and recuperate!  Thanks for stopping by~  ^.^

PS
You can buy this at Honeycolor, Shoppingholics, Artiestyle, and a bunch of other Asian online stores.

Etude House Dream On Foundation Slim and Cover Review

Review TIME!!

Although it took a long time, at least I'll have a more conclusive review for your benefit ^^  With all the photos and time I have right now, you may even enjoy my take on that Dolly Wink eyeliner I've promised golly oh-so-long-ago!  Meh....  Real sorry for that. T^T

Let's do this thing!!  \(^0^)/

Etude House Dream On Foundation Slim and Cover in #2 Natural Beige Review
Geeweez with these loooong names! -___-  Anyway, I've mentioned before that the reason I chose this product instead of a BB Cream was because of the uber cute bottle and that cap was simply too-too kawaii!  Korean cosmetics are usually not only really good generally but they're pretty eye-candies, but then there are those crazy mile long names :S  Anyway, am I glad that I did end up with this!  You can purchase one for yourself at BB Cream Boutique, and as always, shipping is $6.00 flat rate ^♥^

Formula
Goes on smoothly and I use a foundation brush to spread it evenly.  The formula is thicker than BB Cream, hence more coverage.

Color
Color matches my skin tone well since I'd rather be pale than tan... and there's no grayish undertone which you'll usually get with BB Cream.

Pros
Goes on smoothly with a brush.
Great coverage.
Matches my skin tone well.
No grayish undertones.
Affordable price.
Super cute packaging.
Delicate floral scent.
No breakouts!
SPF22/PA+

Cons
Only comes in two shades :(
Maybe too thick for everyday use.
Ridiculously long name!  (See how I'm so hung up on this??)

Conclusion
I recommend it!  It doesn't make my face look as much like an oil spill after a long day.  I've come to really appreciate it for what it has to offer and BB Cream Boutique does a good job sending my orders on this side of the globe.  So, yay and wins all around!

Disappeared into my skin

Here's how it is on mah face

My Cup Runneth Over

Hi everyone!

I've been totally out this weekend.  It's been busy: Saturdays are for errands and chores (and for this week, a birthday party!), Sundays are for church, and then it's Monday again (phooey!)

I just want to share some of the things I've done, and then tomorrow I'll be posting another blog entry and hopefully a review on Etude House Dream On Foundation or Dolly Wink eyeliner...  So, stay tuned for those please ^.~✌

Photo heavy:

Happy Birthday, Ate!

I got it from my Ate~  :D

My little sister, who is more mature than me, but we are two peas in a pod.

Mi familia~  ^_^♥

Ooo!  Flowers!

Funny little favors that my little sister
and I made.

 The food verdict (Samuria Restaurant in Tumon):

This was my plate, which I ate with minimal amount of rice.  My
favorite was the salmon, which was well seasoned and had a nice sear on it.
The shrimp wrapped with bacon was on the salty side.  The scallop had a
good smoky flavor, but I am not too keen yet with the texture of scallops.  A
little jell-o-like for me :/ 

My parents had mahi-mahi apiece: pretty
but a bit of a bland-tasting fish,
so they said.

I ♥ spinach and this Caesar dressing!
 And I don't care what they
say about creamy dressing and whether
I'm on a diet!  :P

Look of the Day:
Face: Etude House Dream On Foundation
 #2, Anna Sui Pressed Powder Foundation in
Beige 02, Skin Food All Over Muffin Cake
Finish (Highlighter) in Choco Brownie
Muffin, The Faceshop Lovely Me:ex Cushion
Blusher in Jenny, Etude House Model Shade.
Eyes: Lancome Rose Palette: silver, grey
silver, and white, Dolly Wink Eyeliner in
Deep Black, Cover Girl mascara.
Lips: MAC lipstick in Angel

It's just so nice to be able to celebrate, isn't it?  God has been so good, and it's a pretty good start for 2012.  How about you?  What have you celebrated recently?  May many more come your way ;)  Good night!