Look At Us Now

Look at what we’ve turned into

Both broken pieces lying on the floor

I don’t know you

As much as you do not know me

And it is such a sad place to be

They are such sad things to feel

But the saddest thing is that we cannot heal each other

Not anymore

 

I am so sorry for what I have done to us

But I know that I cannot lie

Because I was such a liar

I lied to myself and in the process I lied to you

But I lied because I loved you

I love you

But I cannot love you the same way

 

Look at what I’ve done to us

I’ve turned all our little dreams and turned them into nightmares

Ghosts that will haunt us at night

And will eventually lead us numb

Because I am so flawed, so ugly, so scared

Never good enough for you or for anyone else

 

Please look at us now and know that we won’t be like this for long

We will OK, not together, but at least OK

You will love again, maybe not with me, but you will love

And your nightmares will be dream comes true

fairy tales, perfect romance novels, wedding tales,

And we will be friends

who shared the best times of our lives together

At one point

But not anymore

Win A Staycation For 2 with Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean Soap

A typical day in the life of me, Issa, involves business meetings, outfit shoots in between breaks, constantly talking to people and a lot more! I live a pretty hectic life and a big part of being a fashion blogger means that I always have to look my best.

That’s why I’m really happy that I discovered Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean Soap! Its formula is infused with 100% natural charcoal powder, helps clean my skin and eliminate every dirt. That’s why I always have a flawless glow, and I’m not the only one who noticed!

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This means that I can go out the entire day, face clients, business partners and friends, without worrying that my skin will dry out and make me look old and tired by the end of the day.

Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean Soap has helped me and a lot of Filipinas feel more confident of our skin and now it’s time for us to really show off our glowing skin and have a chance to win a very special staycation package!

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How to join:

  1. Submit your glowing selfie/ “glowfie” in your favorite part of the city wearing a black ensemble that perfectly shows off your skin while holding a Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean Soap.
  2. Create a short caption about how Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean helps you glow in your city or town.
  3. Submit your entries with your name, age, address (location) and contact number to com, Palmolive_promo@colpal.com or to their Facebook page.

These glowfies will be collected and placed on a map of the city you live in on Palmoliveglowfie.com and as more women submit their glowfies, the brighter the area of your city/ town will glow. Talk about girl power!

Five lucky women will be chosen to receive a staycation package for two (2) in their own city or locale worth Php 20, 000.00.

The staycation would include an overnight stay in a hotel, a city tour, as well as a chance to have a professionally- shot video of your special adventure to be featured on the Palmolive page!

Doesn’t that sound exciting?

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s Palmolive Glowfies so don’t be afraid to tag me in them!

Good luck, loves! I’m cheering for all of you!

Issa P.

If You Want More Love, Why Don’t You Say So?

I am falling in love with things I never knew I could love before

 

warm vanilla lotion

the scent of lavender

candles by the shower

being alone

climbing mountains

swimming seas

walking roads

living a hundred thousand lives

being honest with myself

speaking my mind

actually listening to my gut

never being attached to anyone

every single possibility in the book

 

And most of all… life

 

I am so thirsty (metaphorically)

I was in a room

And it was big and dark and empty

it was a lot like me

 

and there was nowhere to go

because I didn’t even know where I wanted to be

and that is what broke me

 

I cannot be a little girl anymore.

Fairytales

I could write a book about us

and fill it up with beautiful stories of us that will never come true

Of adventures and dreams and words, lots of beautiful words

that I will never have the chance to tell you

 

I could write a million stories of us

in a million different worlds, in a million different times

in a million different languages…

but you are not mine. as much as I am not yours

 

So maybe I will write that story

So I can have something to remember you by

Maybe I will write epic novels and fictional stories about us

And maybe in my head they can be something real

 

 

… i’m sorry

More Than Just Distance

So far away
Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore
It will be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn’t help to know that your just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
Oh how I wish I could
but you’re so far away

One more song about moving along the highway
I can’t say much of anything that’s new
But if I could only work this life out my way
I’d rather spend it being close to you
but you’re so far away
Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore
It will be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn’t help to know you’re so far away
So far away, yeah you’re so far away

Traveling around sure get’s me down and lonely
Nothing else to do but close my mind
And I sure hope the road don’t get to own me
There’s so many dreams that I’ve yet to find
But you’re so far away
Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore
It will be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn’t help to know
you’re so far away, you’re so far away
You’re so far away, you’re so far away
Oh I need to get in touch with ya baby
You’re so very, very, very far away
You’re so, so far away

Win A Wish Blogging Contest feat. ShopBack

I’ve talked about ShopBack a couple (or three, to be exact) times on this blog and I’m always raving about how great it is especially when you’re an avid online shopper like myself. This time, they are giving back to their loyal users by granting them the following prizes:

  • 10 Best Wishlist Winners will get ONE of their items from their wishlist for FREE
    • The prize (item)’s price will be capped at PHP10,000.
  • 2 Most Popular Winners will be chosen from the remaining entrants for the Most Popular category and will win PHP3,000 cash prize each.
    • The more like/shares you have across your social media, the higher chance you have to win.
  • 5 Consolation Prize Winners will be chosen from the remaining entrants and will win PHP1,000 cash prize each.

And all you have to do is share your wishlist on your blogs and why you want them! Here’s my list:

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A vacation care of Expedia

2016 has not really been my year and I am desperate to get away and just have some peace and quiet to myself. Having been said, tickets to a nice destination would be the perfect way to treat myself from all the stress I’ve been through lately.

 

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Daniel Wellington watch

A girl can never have too much…of anything which is why you will see a couple of watches in this selection. Daniel Wellington has always been a good brand when it comes to watches that will last ages and this classic design is just perfect for my personality.

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A hard drive from Samsung

Every blogger needs to back up their photos, files and other important documents. Having a hard drive that’s fast and can store all my important files is crucial which is why I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stock up on my very own hard drive.

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Casio watch

Simple, sleek and elegant- need I say more?

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Melissa Sandals

Been eyeing these babies online and in their display booths for a while but I just cannot bring myself to invest in them just yet but these Melissa sandals are super cute!

So here is my top 5 list of items that I would gladly take home if I win the Win A Wish Blogging Contest by ShopBack. All these vendors accredited by ShopBack so whether you intend to join the contest or just shop to your hearts’ content, be sure to do it through ShopBack!

To find out more about how you can enter and hopefully win this contest, click here.

Good luck!

Issa P.

You Are Enough

I want you to know that you are enough.

You are enough for me and for the entire world.

The things that you have planned in your pretty little head, they are more than enough.

The dreams you’ve finally had of me, no matter how late… they are enough.

 

I want you to know that we have more than enough.

We have more than enough to make it through the day, to make it through this life.

We might not have all the riches or the knowledge in the world but the little that we do, it will always be enough.

We will always find a way to make it enough.

 

And with everything that has and is to happen,

When you are feeling that the world has had enough of your existence,

When you are feeling like you have had enough,

Always remember, my darling,  that will never have enough of you.

Cool Oats

I just discovered that I have been spelling culottes wrong this entire time. It’s culottes and NOT cullotes. I honestly feel like I should be ashamed but really, it doesn’t phase me. I never was a speller. I’m a sayer. Ok, Issa. Stop. #issaishyperagainOn a more fashionable note, I honestly used to think that culottes were not a right move especially for a short stuff like me. However, when presented with a challenge, especially a fashion based one, I really could not steer away. Luckily, I was able to find the right mix of choices to make this look come together- a nice fitting top that matched my bottoms + printed culottes + heels.DSCF0776Top: Uniqlo| Culottes: Let’s Stylize| Heels: Zalora| Accessories: Your Fashion Friend CebuAm I a fan of culottes now? Honestly, not a 100%. But would I wear it again? Sure, why not. They’re pretty comfy and they’re a good for lazy days so GO RA!//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js
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//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.jsWhat’s new in fashion, guys?

xx,

Issa P.