Happy Thursday! Oh how fast time flies! It seemed like the week took forever but really it’s almost ending! Looking back to last Saturday, I finally had my first getaway for the year. Hurray for that! Though it was just a few hours, I really enjoyed it. Together with my newly-found CIO-PAO family, we spent the night at Cebu Westown Lagoon. This resort is located right at the heart of Mandaue City just beside the MO2 Resto Bar. If I’m not wrong, this may be the very first resort within the city. And with this, Cebu Westown Lagoon is now making its name with locals and tourists coming in and out and experiencing how it is to getaway from the city in the city. How I wish all my weekends are this kind of fun!

Entrance.

Lobby.

Cottages.

The bar.

Pool Area for Adults.

Kiddie Pool.

It was a night of meeting new people, getting to know each other, planning sessions for the upcoming extracurricular activities at work, food, and of course, fun, fun, fun! The place was honestly beautiful with its unique architecture and design. It’s the perfect place for summer getaways, family gatherings, and random trips with your friends. Although their rates are quite expensive at P1200 ($27.18) for a small cottage and P300 ($6.80) waterpark entrance fee, Cebu Westown Lagoon is worth the try and experience. I would definitely go back soon with my boys for a short family getaway. I’d love to go there during daytime for better view and photos!
If you’d like to go there sometime too, with your workmates, family, or friends, here are there rates and contact information:

Cebu Westown Lagoon
FF Moonlight Street, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City
Contact Nos.: +639772158529 (Globe) | +639325672461 (Sun) | (032) 236-2299
Email: cebuwestownlagoon@yahoo.com
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OLAY: DAILY FACE ESSENTIALS

I decided to write this post since not so long ago, my dear friend Alyssa jokingly asked me on Twitter to share what I use on my face. And… I took that joke seriously. Haha! Hi Lyss! So anyway, I already posted my daily not-really makeup routine and now I’ll be sharing to you what I use on my face everyday beneath the powder and blush-on.

CLEANSING

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Intense Moisture Face & Body Bar. This is actually my new discovery. I’ve been using this for two months now and I’m in love. The previous facial wash (of a different brand) I used caused me major breakouts and knowing that Olay is a famous and effective brand, I decided to try Olay Total Effects Face & Body Bar. After a week of using it, my skin became smooth, healthy-looking, and the acne I got from the previous brand disappeared.
*Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Intense Moisture Face & Body Bar contains nourishing moisturizers that helps not only wash away dry surface cells but also gives you seven benefits in one bar:- Holds more moisture- Helps reveal natural fairness- Evens skin tone- Minimizes the appearance of dry lines- Smoothens rough skin- Softens skin- Makes skin look radiant

MOISTURIZING

Olay Natural White All in One Fairness Day Cream. This cream is what I’ve been using since college. Yup! I’ve been using it for years already and I can’t find any other day cream that will give me results better than what this gives me. It has a light and non-greasy formula which is the primary reason I love it. I have oily skin but to my surprise, it suits me well. I love how it gets absorbed well into my skin. It gives me a nourishing and hydrating feeling plus it has UV protection. It blends well and great under makeup too.
*Olay Natural White All in One Fairness Day Cream has a triple nutrient system that nourishes skin with the essential vitamins — B3, E, and Pro-B5 to moisturize, protect and reduce the appearance of dark spots and dullness for a radiant and healthy-looking skin.- Moisturizes- Lightens overall skin tone- Provides antioxidant protection- Reduces appearance of dark spots- Increases skin cell renewal for radiant-looking skin.

*photo taken after one week of using Olay Total Effects Face & Body Bar
There you have it! The products behind my acne-free and healthy-looking skin are products from Olay. I have been an Olay woman since college and I guess I will always be. How about you? What are your daily face essentials?
Disclaimer: This post is not in any way sponsored by Olay. All opinions are mine except those with asterisk.*What the product says/claims.
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When everyone else’s life is in color, mine is in black. And to be honest, I am starting to get used to it and love it. Black has always been the color that I love. The absence of color to me kind of means the absence of everyone and everything else in life. No problems, no worries, no everything. I wish life has been as simple and easy as that. Shut them all out, I say. But no, life is just so full of surprises. Most of the time, life hits you hard when you least expect it. My life is a mess now. I wish I could get over it already. But honestly, most of the time, I just wish I’d black out instead.

Local Store Top (a gift from my cousin) | Thrifted Pants | 59th St. Belt | Solemate Shoes | Mel’s Collection Chain Necklace | Rajo Laurel Clutch
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COLLABORATION GIVEAWAY

Hello guyzzz!!! As you know, the first collaboration giveaway I hosted with my blogger friends last year was a success and I am so happy and excited that this year, I’ll be hosting another giveaway!!! Yay! Together with my real-life blogger friends, Tin of Poetic Isolation, Jong of Jong’s Journey, Rica of Sweet Baby Doll, and new-found blogger friend Yuri of The Optimist Chic, we will be hosting a giveaway where five lucky readers will win one of the five sets of prizes each! Details on how to join the giveaway under the cut!

Here are the prizes that you might just win!

Giveaway Reminders:

1. Open to Philippine residents only.

2. All entries will be entered via Rafflecopter.3. Giveaway runs from February 7 – March 7, 2015. 

4. The five lucky winners (chosen by Rafflecopter) will be announced on March 8, 2015. So make sure to check our blogs and Facebook pages for updates!

5. Winners will be notified via email. Failure to respond within 48 hours (2 days) will lead to disqualification and another winner will be chosen.

That’s it! I hope you and your friends join this giveaway! Remember, all you have to do is Like, Follow, Share, and Tweet! Good luck! 🙂

P.S.: Failure to finish the mandatory requirements will be removed and lose the chance of winning. Some of you may follow us just for the sake of joining this giveaway and unfollow us right after, that would be rude and unfair. We will be tracking all the entries and those who unfollow right after this giveaway will be banned from our future giveaways. This giveaway is a great way to THANK our beloved readers so please play fair. 🙂
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