Hi Lovelins! Welcome back :) It's been a very very long time since the last time I've post a new blog. I've been idle for almost eight months. Yes eight months, and i really really missed blogging. Not because of the views that I can get or for the monetary purposes but because I feel comforted and I enjoyed sharing my deepest thoughts here in my own little world.

     For the past eight months many things had happened to me which I can say is blessings that were given to me. I have passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. And now I am currently employed as a Faculty at Junior and Senior High School Departments in a school here at my province. That is why I am very busy and I can't even post a single blog here.

     Being a teacher is difficult yet it is rewarding. Rewarding in a sense that you are appreciated by your students and also the parents. At first, I was very hesitant to embark the field of teaching, because I am afraid. Afraid of speaking in front of many people. Afraid of the criticisms, the misbehavior of the students. But I always leave a space for improvement, and I conquer it all not just by myself, but also through the help of our Almighty Father. 

     Now I am torn between being in the field of teaching or dentistry. I already convinced myself that I will pursue education furthermore but my parents want me to pursue dentistry again. Moving on is very hard to do especially when you believe that it is something for you then one day you'll know that it was not for you. That is how i feel about dentistry but here we go again. I feel like I found my purpose in teaching and I don't want to confine my self in the four walls of the clinic.

       I feel like I am in the middle of the sea standing in a little slab of rock. And I have only two options, to swim forward to reach the new-found island or to swim back to my old life. If I don't decide soon, the little rock that I am standing upon will soon erode and I will drown in the bottom of the sea and I will not found myself anymore. 

     
        Hi I'm Lin, a 21 year old typical girl in the Philippines. I am no special, nor  I claim that I am interesting, in short I am very ordinary. But what it is like to have a mediocre life just like mine? Since you are reading this post, take your time reading a glimpse of my life. So here is my story.

         I woke up every morning at 6 am and since I am a procaffinator, I always start my day with a cup of coffee. After that I will feed the dogs and clean the house. I am currently unemployed now since I am preparing for the upcoming LET. This is my routine for my everyday life aside from my morning rituals like taking a bath, applying different products to make my skin better and greeting my boyfriend a good morning :)

         There are late night thoughts where I ask my self, " Am I only up here? " But there is a tiny little voice inside my head saying " No, I don't want to settle." That is why I always find a way to improve myself. Everyday I make my self busy and my time worthy. I try to unravel everything by myself. I learn how to blog and play the piano. This is how a day in my life is.

       Its front beauty camera is build up with 1/3.1-inch image sensor and an F/2.0 aperture which allows more light to enter the camera resulting into a more natural-looking selfies. You can take pictures on low light too!

         Many of girls aspire long lashes since it is considered as a sign of beauty all over the world. It has been a trend in the make-up industry that is why they put false lashes, lash extensions and mascara to flaunt it with pride. But there is a way to grow lashes naturally! Here's how you can make your eyes gorgeous and eye catching:

Ingredients:

1 clean container ( an empty mascara or nail polish container)

1/4 container Castor oil

1/4 container Vitamin E oil

1/4 container Olive Oil

1/4 container Coconut Oil

Directions:

1. Mix the all the oils together in the container.

2. Using the Mascara wand, apply the product thinly on the lashes

3. Do this every night before going to bed. After a month you will notice a difference in your eyelashes.

Why Does it Works?

Castor Oil. This oil is rich in antioxidants,  proteins and fatty acids that helps promote natural eyelash growth. It deeply nourish, hydrate and moisturize the lashes making your lashes strong and long. It also enables new lashes to grow easily.

Vitamin E Oil. It is a fat soluble antioxidant which conditions the lashes making it shinier and healthier from root to tips.

Olive Oil. It contains essential nutrients that helps prevent hair loss by strengthening each hair strand. It also stimulate hair growth.

Coconut Oil. This oil is rich in fatty acids which deeply moisturize, condition lashes and promote hair growth.

Tip: This serum can be also use to your eyebrows. 

Let me know if you tried this recipe! Thanks for stopping by. Ciao!

Disclaimer: Photo credits to the owner.

           Hi Lovelins! Last year I took my civil service examination for the first time on October 2016 and luckily I have passed. This is also known as Career Service Examination. Many of Filipinos take this examination in order for them to be regularized in the Government because of the benefits they can gain. So after taking this exam, I want to share these tips that help me passed through. The passing rate is 80% of the exam and I got an average of 83.5 with self reviewing.

           This year's schedule will be on  March 12, 2017. Application Period runs from November 14, 2016 to January 13, 2017. Apply early if possible because they may not accept any applicants if they reach the quota even if it is not the deadline yet.  You can check out the list of qualifications requirements and area of coverage here.

          It is composed of two categories, the Professional and Subprofessional Level. The Professional Level is composed of 170 items while Subpro is 165 items. I recommend you to choose the Professional level because the difference is only 5 items :) 

          After you passed the civil service, you can now apply to any government office or even PNP and BFP. But if you already have any license or if you are a latin honor bearer, you are already eligible to take the examination.

So here are the tips I am sharing to you :)

Before the Exam

1. Invest. Okay, so you want to pass the civil service so bad, but in order to do that you need to invest. Invest what? Money, time and effort. Don't regret buying books or even enrolling in a review center. And of course this will save you from a lot of stress and sadness if you fail :) I bought a reviewer on National bookstore for 315 pesos. For me, it is still better to have a hard copy than studying in a pdf. Choose a reviewer that have an explanation in it rather than questions and answers only. What you sow is what you reap.

2. Study. If you really want to pass the exam, you need to study. This is your key to success. What you need is to know the concept and the principles, not the correct answer to your reviewer. Most of the questions in the reviewers don't show up that is why you need to know how to come up with the correct answer. The questions are not so hard to answer but it is very tricky.  Study at least 30 minutes to 1 hour a day. Discipline is a must.

3. Set your Goals. You should know why you are studying or why do you need to pass the exam. This will give you a mind set that you need to study because you want to achieve something. This will be a great motivation for your self. It will also avoid you from cramming and procrastinating.

4. Know your weaknesses. I admit, I am weak when it comes to Math, that is why I am surprised that it ranks the 2nd to the highest in all areas :3 Focus on the area in which you think will be the reason to fail you. Practice solving and answering. Reinforce your knowledge and skills in these areas. This will give you a greater chance to pass the exam.

During the Exam

1. Come Early. The examination will start on time so if you come late, the proctors will not to let you take the exam anymore. All of your investments will just go to waste if that happens. Do your morning rituals and eat a heavy breakfast because you will not have any breaks.

2. Bring ballpen. Last year's examination used ballpen instead of pencil. Bring with you a spare one to avoid trouble if the other one fails. Be sure on your answers because mistake are only allowed once. 

3. Go to the bathroom before your exam starts. Your time is limited that is why avoid wasting doing stuffs at the bathroom. It is also distracting if you need to go to the bathroom but you can't.

4. Pray. One of the best tip I can share you. Before taking the exam close your eyes for a while and send your prayers unto Him. It is good to know that Someone is guiding you along the way. Always remember that prayer works! 

5. Avoid spending time on hard questions. Remember, your time is limited and if you have come across a hard number, don't waste too much time on it, you can always come back to it after answering the other items.

6. Draw illustrations. There are certain questions that will need to picture out. To figure it out draw it on the questionnaire to help you know the correct answer.

7. Review your answers. Before submitting, have a quick review of your answers and if you didn't miss any item.

After the Exam

1. Compose yourself. Don't overthink about the exam, just remember that you've done the best of you whether you pass or fail :) don't forget to treat yourself afterwards!

Hope you've enjoyed these tips and Godbless to your upcoming exams :) Let me know if any of these tips help you along the way. Ciao! :)

       

       We depart early at 6 am and arrive at the Arena at 9 am.  The weather is cold and a bit of rainy, but still manageable. It is early so we slept and talked until the sun shines. There are lots of things you can do. There are rides for children, bazaars and food stalls. There is a program called "Welcome Kapatid Ko", which is intended for non members to show them that they are always welcome in the Church of Christ. It was held in the Philippine Sports Stadium :)

       The program flow have parlor games, special numbers and raffles! The prizes were only simple, example is a flat screen T.V. ( just kidding XD) gas stove, electric fans and more. After that we eat then and eat again :3. Yes bare with us, it's celebrating new year, it is a cheat day haha. And we came back again at night for the main program.

      Many performed that night, it includes INC celebrities and bands, Kim Molina, Juan dela Cruz band, Meg Imperial, Imelda Papin, Jon Lucas, Andrew E. and my instant favorite, the 70's Superband which captures the hearts and souls of the audience at the very moment. They bring us back to time. Ah what a memory! I just love how they perform and owns the stage. It is hosted again by Sam YG and Bella Padilla who have not given a single dull moment. That night, more raffle prizes were given and two lucky winners drive home a brand new Wigo :)

      The moment that we have waited arrived, at the last minutes of the 2016, they were singing Auld Lang Syne. A big button was pressed by Brother Jun Santos and other Ministers to set the fireworks on fire. The fireworks were so beautiful and it feels so surreal seeing it that close. That night is cold but the happiness that we felt that very instant warms our hearts :) which is enough to make our 2017 exciting and thrilling! Ciao! :)

How did you welcome your 2017?  Let me know your stories :)