"Major Major" is Fashionably Acceptable, Ms. Raj!

$22.00 of some major major funkiness! (PHOTO CREDITS:  Stila)

After the Ms. Universe 2010 pageant last week, I searched for random beauty stuff and coincidentally, I stumbled upon this certain STILA product called "MAJOR MAJOR LASH MASCARA". Bonggang bonggang mascara!!! =D I just wanted to share this with you guys since I know that most of you can definitely relate. So, "MAJOR MAJOR" is definitely "in" and fashionably acceptable. ;)

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UGLY BUT YUMMY: Grilled Cheemus

It's time to bring a new category to my blog and it's called: "Ugly But Yummy" !

This new section shall be showcasing some of the ugliest foods I may have created/cooked, bought, or encountered, but are still considered edible and delicious--like uber delicious!


UGLY BUT YUMMY FOOD OF THE DAY: Grilled Cheemus (Grilled Cheese & Hummus Sandwich)

Scary.

Messy!

I did not wipe off the hummus bits so forgive me for the messy presentation but that was my purpose since I was making an UGLY BUT YUMMY item here, remember? ;)

This is a very yummy diet food but of course, it depends with the brand of your ingredients.

INGREDIENTS:

2 slices of wheat bread

1 tbsp of hummus

1 slice of low-calorie cheese

Low-calorie butter spray

SUPER SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Spray the outer side of the bread slices with the low-calorie butter spray.

2. Place the cheese on top of a bread slice.

3. Put the hummus on top of the cheese.

4. Cover with another slice of bread.

5. Put in an electric griller or place on a pan and press the sandwich. Flip it to the other side and press again.

ESTIMATED CALORIE COUNT: 260 calories (Thanks Mr. Pulumbarit for reminding me!!! )

Yummyyy for hummus lovers! =)

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Pagbabago

Behind the glass, it stared at me, wanting me to remember our good old days when it was still part of my source of happiness.

He's so sad.

I'm sorry... I have to let you go.

I looked back, smiled, and then suddenly, I looked away, because I knew I had to forget about Mr. Choco Rhumble. We used to have a wonderful relationship but I had to let go.

When I was still a child, mom used to bring me home plenty of choco rhumbles.

Receiving the most awesome treats from my past...

Choco Rhumbles made me really happy because of their unique taste and texture. I have tried other rum balls and they did not satisfy me the way Goldilocks' Choco Rhumbles did. Throughout my growing years, I still paid Goldilocks stores a visit to get some choco rhumbles because they were my chocolate fix. They were part of my so-called "Happiness Team". Time came when I finally reached 150 lbs. due to my loss of control in my eating habits and I had to let go of certain things to lose weight. I decided to break up with Mr. Choco Rhumble.

The weightloss process was not that easy. I used to be thin until I started to gain weight upon reaching my 10th year of existence. For 11 years, I was overweight. I had to change.

I was so disciplined. I worked out 2-3x/week. Also, I only ate lean meat, vegetables, fruits, wheat bread, and all the usual healthy stuff. In 4 months, I was able to lose around 25 lbs. I was happy but I was not that satisfied.

One day, I was at the mall when I passed by a Goldilocks stall. I didn't really look but I suddenly saw something from the corner of my eye. It was a choco rhumble  bunch of choco rhumbles.  Flashbacks of scenes from my childhood and choco rhumbles satisfying my sweet tooth suddenly came to me. The next thing I knew, I was already paying for some choco rhumbles. I took them home.

These rhumbles are calling me!!!

Scared to open the bag.

Fear. I suddenly felt that upon opening the plastic that cradled Mr. Choco Rhumble and his friends. There was this war of emotions inside me. I was also hearing myself say "You'll just feel bad afterwards." What was once a positive feeling radiating from Mr. Choco Rhumble & co. is now a source of negativity. This was a challenge for me. I was in a weightloss process and I have considered sweets as sin. It was my first time to break my rules.

I took one small succulent goodness and smelled its rich aroma. It drove me to finally take a bite through the top chocolatey ganache coating down to the moist core. Flashes of my childhood came again. I felt nothing that was of fear--more of happiness. Nostalgia. Happiness. Good feelings came.

It was due to that moment that I realized I haven't really been satisfied during my weightloss process and that it will definitely fail if I wasn't being fair to myself. Thanks to Goldilocks' Mr. Choco Rhumble, I started to put joy in my weightloss journey. I  revised my rules. If I were to stay long in this process, I would have to enjoy once in awhile. Indulging in sweets is alright as long as it is controlled. I did not have to remove all my favorite desserts from my life. I just had to be moderate and fair.

You're always welcome, Mr. Choco Rhumble!

Now, I am happy with the major change my body has encountered. 11 years of struggling with weight was no joke. This was a huge achievement and it was because of my huge determination, as well as my right choices and actions. This definitely changed me for the better and I know it's for the long-run. I am healthier (my blood pressure has finally gone down from 150/90 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg and my laboratory values are now within the normal range unlike before), more confident, and happier. I now weigh 103 lbs. Finally! After 11 years, I was able to turn my health around, towards the positive side, in just 6 months. Indeed, my weightloss journey was a happy and a long-term one because I ate my favorite Choco Rhumbles once in awhile throughout the whole time. I was able to enjoy but still maintained control in my figure.

Thanks to that one Choco Rhumble moment, I realized that I can have a huge change without giving up the things that keep me happy and great. Like me, Goldilocks is going to have a big change but it will still keep all the things that make it great such as the unique Pinoy taste that everyone had known since they came to being.

New look but the important qualities still remain.

I would also like to commend Goldilocks for making healthier versions of their treats (like their brownies and breads) for health-conscious people. What impressed me the most was the fact that they have decided to put a Nutrition Facts label on the wrappers of some of their well-loved products which is what most of us look for in our local bakeshops' treats these days.

You're the 1, Goldilocks!
Thank you Goldilocks and Nuffnang!

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Miss Universe 4th Runner-up: Miss Philippines

"I was surprised Philippines didn't go further. I wasn't surprised by the win."
- Donald Trump

Congratulations Ms. Venus Raj! Congratulations PHILIPPINES!



Ms. Venus Raj is the representative of the Philippines in the Miss Universe Pageant 2010. She was able to enter the Top 5 and became the 4th Runner-up in the pageant. She received a rating of 3.54 on the night of the coronation and she was included in the highest rated candidates in the Miss Universe Website.

Once again, congratulations! You just proved to the world that Philippines still shines. =)

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Sadako Comes Out Of Toilet Bowls Now

While I was fixing my make-up in the mirror of a public restroom, I saw a disturbing image behind me among the cubicles. The first thing that came to my mind was: "So Sadako comes out of toilet bowls now?" because of the scene that I saw. I don't wanna go into details but I'll just let my quick doodle do the talking.

She was like that for 5 minutes. Haha. And she's doin' #1 by the way.

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TOP 10 Hottest Bloggers of Kikilabotz

   I would just like to thank Kikilabotz for including me in his Top 10 Hottest Bloggers list... I was unaware until I read your comment so I'm sorry for responding late. Thank you. :)

Btw, it's traveliztera. LOL!!! But thanks... :)

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