CURIO

Eureka

by Curio Posted on May 18, 2012

I have not done much online these past few days basically because I am having some inner issues that needed resolving by doing a lot of offline work, exercise and that much needed sleep. Frankly, I did not do anything offline either right after I had my final exam, but lounge around and do household chores (obviously never ending – no complain on that) and an occasional blogging which isn’t much.

I was browsing through Pinterest and saw this picture -

I have to tell you, for the past few days I’ve been suffering from hypochondria. I’ve having these odd physical aches that made me think of diseases and expounded what I know with what I feel and pouring insult to my already psychologically injured soul. It made me less of a person and more of a zombie these past few days, thinking only of how dreadful I felt with the physical ache that I know within was my own doing (lack of sleep, lack of physical fitness, couch potato, emotional imbalance, etc), this list can go on and on. So, when I saw this on Pinterest, the message reminded me of where should I be putting my worries – OUT.

Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

And because of this unending worries, I set aside my normal life and ignored my priorities. Then I forgot how I wanted to change my ways, especially procrastination and this mind-boggling ‘things to do’ that never gets done. I know that there are things I wanted to do, and have tried doing some of them, but you know that ‘it’s-not-enough’ feeling?

I mean, aside from contentment (which I am especially with my family life), I just got this feeling of – to be specific – wanting to draw, dance, get crafty. Those kind of things, I wanted to venture that. And that’s one of the reasons I made this blog. To concentrate on my creative side, whatever inspires me.

images courtesy of Karenika

So, as this image says – Sweet Girl, hold on tight to your dreams. Never let go.

I was definitely touched by this message – hold on tight to the dreams that keeps me going – my family, my health, my goals. To keep on believing that somehow, it will all come true. Just never stop dreaming about them. And never stop trying. And never stop moving on and never stop pushing myself out of my comfort zones. And never stop trying new things, just for the heck of it.

I resolve more than a few times than I could count, to never stop.

I won’t.

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134/366 – Mother’s Day Flowers

by Curio Posted on May 13, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL!

Yesterday, while we were in Walmart, hubby told me to pick any flowers I want. I told him he should choose one for me. But, he insisted that I should be the one picking the bouquet I want (so, if I found another set that’s prettier, it won’t be his fault but mine – I picked it myself, right?). Anyway, I decided to choose a bouquet that’s unconventional. I should have opted for the roses, but where’s the fun in that?

So, here’s the colorful bunch.

Then, at church, our local parishioners were ready to give all mothers a single flower as a sign of appreciation and I got a pink carnation -

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What kind of flowers did you receive this Mother’s Day?

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131/366 – My Throbbing Right Foot

by Curio Posted on May 10, 2012

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See this ‘Hulk’ foot? Yup, that’s mine alright. Before I even get to the embarrassing part why I had this sprain, I’d like to justify that I’m flat-footed (but truly, I’m really not flat-footed – just an excuse for my C-L-U-M-S-I-N-E-S-S).

My husband just loves me for that. I remember when we were a bit younger, we were on our way home walking when it suddenly rained. Any normal person would dash out of the rain, which, obviously what we did. But my feet suddenly realized, wow! it’s raining, time to dive in the rain! So, I did. I dove splat on the ground. I ended up having torn jeans with a flat ego + an amused husband.

Come to think of it, I’ve had my share (A LOT) of tripping and it was embarrassing at first, but you get used to it (lol).

Just early this year, I tripped in front of our CHURCH. My SELF really loves the attention, maybe that’s why I trip a lot. I was so numbed from embarrassment I just forget about it, like a beauty queen holding her head high after a high heels slip. Can’t wave though (beauty queen wave).

Then the above picture. This time, I tripped on a hump IN FRONT of H-E-B. This one hurt sooo bad it took me some time to get up. My kids were worried (and probably saying, really ma?) and hubby was like, AGAIN?

There’s probably something wrong with my eyes. I just don’t see where I’m going. Well, better luck next time. Lesson to self – stop reading FB when walking. It’s dangerous.

Do you ever have ‘clumsy’ moments?

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130/366 – My Kate Spade

by Curio Posted on May 9, 2012

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This is my very first Kate Spade. A wallet. I wanted to buy a bag but financial constraints made me buy the above wallet instead. And I love it.

Of course, I couldn’t rest if I don’t get a matching bag, or even a matching Kate Spade. A bag would do. This bag would do it for the wallet.

One of my many fetishes. What’s your favorite thing/s to collect?

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129/366 – Earrings, Fashion and Vanity

by Curio Posted on May 8, 2012

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I’m girly. A surprise really because I’m a bit boyish. I’m a shirt-jeans-rubber shoes-kind of girl but I also have this untamed glamour inside of me. I’m quite vain, I tell you. Skin-wise, thing-wise, vanity-wise. So, it’s no surprise that I own these kind of dangling-chandelier earrings. I love the feel of it when you are swaying your head from left to right. Imagine me playing with it, hehehe.

I seldom use any of these though, I just love to collect them. Well, I have an excuse though because I have this really glamorous daughter who likes this kind of stuff. And, when I post something like this on FB, she’s definitely looking forward to wearing them!

So, this is my daughter, Patty, not-so-little anymore. She’s the opposite of me, growing up. She’s so into fashion and rocking it, while I was into it too but have not really evolved to doing any of it when I was younger. But, better late than never!

Do you like these fancy things too?

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128/366 – Another Pair of Shoes

by Curio Posted on May 7, 2012

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Another purchase from 6PM. A black patent shoes with goodie heels (around 2.75″). I found out after trial and error, that my size vary by shoes. If it’s rubber or strappy footwear, I’m a size 6. When it comes to boots, I’m size 6 and 1/2 (+ space for socks). But when it comes to these kind of heels, without any strap to support it, my size is 5 and 1/2.

So, since it’s trial and error, I have two black high heels that’s sitting in my shoe rack because I have a hard time wearing it without slipping, I’ve only worn them ONCE. I can’t walk straight because it’s a bit loose for me. I’ll just wait for my daughter to get here, hoping it fits her. If not, those two goodie heels need some good owners, those are all size 6. So, I think it fits those who are around 61/2.

What’s your shoe size? Does it vary?

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120/366 – Knitted Headband

by Curio Posted on April 29, 2012

My friend, KayLo, made us all a headband according to our favorite color. I’m not really sure if this was for the belated Valentine’s or for the belated Easter. But, she was hooked to knitting and we’re lucky and happy enough to receive one of her handmade stuff.

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It looks pretty on me right?

KayLo also posted on FB that she was wearing this (in green) when a good samaritan paid for all her baby stuff (including a $33+ baby formula!). I told maybe I should wear it again in an Apple store and let’s see what happened…

I have not tried knitting because it’s similar to crochet (and I’m not an avid fan of crocheting) but small things like this might be okay. Have you tried knitting?

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119/366 – New Footwear

by Curio Posted on April 28, 2012

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If there’s one thing that I am, I’m a sucker for shoes more than I am with bags. So, when friends from FB Lovelies announced the uber sale at 6PM (the first time I learned of the name), I found myself stalking at the site and finding A LOT of good deals.

Since then, I bought several shoes from them. Just recently, got myself a new pair. It’s my first pair of CK (vanity for collecting different brands) and this was like 70% off. At times, I don’t like it when I stalk, at times I do, it’s a therapy of some sort especially when I was just finished with my papers or tests. And the times I do like window shopping there, to stop my urge from buying, I pin them at Pinterest!

Here’s me wearing them -

Have you tried buying at 6PM?

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Mommy Time

by Curio Posted on April 25, 2012

I love to window shop (most of the time), and if I can’t really help it, I buy some.

This Mother’s Day, I wanted to put a wishlist for myself. One of my favorite places to surf is Victoria Secret.

I love this – a Siren Legging Pant and an Off-Shoulder Tunic.

And these killer wedges.

And this Bottega bag (which costs almost $4K, whew!)

Wanna-be outfit on Mother’s Day, but the bag, no. It’s too expensive for me. I’d have to win the lotto if I ever buy one. This is too much, especially when you have a growing family and bills and mortgage. I just want to salute the people who can afford to buy this.

Me, I’ll just drool on the bag.

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