Eureka Moment: My 2012 Planner

Today, I just realized how much information I've shared in this blog!  Even long time readers would know the organizers I've been using!  I actually blogged about my 

2010 Organizer

2011 Organizer

And of course, let's continue the "saga"...yup!  Just like Twilight! hahaha There's no Jacob Black nor Edward Cullen in any of the AMW Organizer Saga but you'll definitely find something cute to brighten up your day! 

Before I share to you my new 2012 Planner, let me share to you "the obligatory" old planner shot.   

Writing space is small but I managed to fill them all up using smaller handwriting!  Details blurred out as there's just so much information inside! :P

Let me share to you My 2012 Planner...I hope you can find it!

It's not a Kiddie book, it's --- "My New 2012 Planner!!!!"  

Okay, I let out too much "excitement" energy there! *lol*

Side by side with my 2011 Planner.  It's a tiny bit bigger and the size is better!  I chose the new one as it has so much more writing space!  

You do understand my woe..just see how much I love to talk, that's how much I would love to write too!  I tell you!  I can actually hear some of you say... "She should just bring a yellow pad with her!" <--- how could you say such thing?  *wails*

Okay, forget about me, on to the planner!  Front cover made of cardboard with plastic cover for protection.

The pages you can see inside...

Yearly Plan

I like putting on names of my friends on their birthdays!  

This way, I get to have an "overview" of the birthdays and special occasion at a glance!

Monthly Check Point

I'm still undecided on what to do with this.  Probably write my 2012 "Plans" or things that I would like to achieve! Like earning 1 million dollars by December of 2012!  Okay, you can shoot me now!  *hahaha*

On overview of Monthly Plan

In here, I like to jot down Pencil Bookings for makeup clients!

Pencil bookings for those clients who messaged to check on date availability without downpayment.  This is still a good way to track my availability without messing my notes!  I hate erasures!  I use pencils on PENCIL booking by the way! *duh*:P

An Overview of Weekly Plan

This is the most important feature of any planner I own!  I write the "confirmed" stuff I need to do.  From doctor's appointment to attending events, confirmed makeup gigs, parties, contest deadlines (for the blog) and a whole lot more!

 Notes 

Bigger space to write anything you want!  I usually  use this space for my "travel itineraries" or some important projects I need to do!  Oh, if I need to organize a party or anything!  (Note: I'm not a party planner but I always end up organizing one!)

Okay, the following paragraphs will be too childish for some of you but I need to share this!  The added "cute" factor of this planner is what made me drawn to buying one!  As you can see in my previous planners, they all have one thing in common ---- CUTE!

I get so happy easily looking at the tiny drawings that randomly pops on each pages!  The things the character (whoever she is) does in this planner reminds me so much of.... myself!

1.  AMW loves chatting with the people she loves.
2. AMW likes laying down like that when she's super tired!  Not on a chair though! :P
3. AMW surprisingly loves to pack for travel.  I'm the official "pack-er" of the family!
4. AMW likes to read the map with Mr. AMW the night before she goes anywhere as she's not good at directions.(Mr. AMW is the cat btw, he's the Kei-thy) :P

1.  AMW loves to eat.
2. AMW likes to read/watch YT videos during night time and get really sleepy.
3. AMW likes to sleep!  She can sleep for 12 hours straight...or even more! :P                          (Can't do this often though due to busy schedule.)
4. AMW loves COFFEE.  'nuff said!

 Oh, last but not the least, AMW loves her music!  She works with music at the background for the past decade!  I think I've changed a total of 3 mp3 players because of this habit!

Gosh!  The planner turned out to be random facts about ME!  The best part about this planner? 

The Positivity!

Here's to show everyone the size of the planner 

against an iPhone 3gs

Same length as the MAC 217 brush 

This Hana Planner can be purchased at HANA The Corner Shop

I was shopping with Mr. AMW yesterday after a full day work when I passed by this cute store!  The first thing that caught our attention was this ......

and this....

Why do I have this feeling Mr. AMW is holding MY FACE? 

Then finally realized there are so many cute random stuff I can see inside the booth!

Oh!  I almost forgot!  Before I end this post, this is the best thing about the Hana Planner. I purchased this right away when I saw the price!  It's only Php200.00 (approx $4.50)!

EUREKA MOMENT! 

I only need a nice bookmark and stickers to personalize this planner!  Looking at the brown packaging, I just found out that they already have 2 stores.  One at Robinsons Mall Manila and Glorietta 3 Mall Level 3.

What's your planner for 2012???

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: TIGI iPAD Giveaway Extended!

Dear Philippine Readers:

TIGI Philippines as we all know is now on Facebook and Twitter.

And to celebrate the TIGI experience, one lucky fan will be awarded with iPad plus TIGI Products!  Yes!  They are adding exciting stuff from TIGI Styleshots, Urban Antidotes and their newest styling products!

Mechanics:

1. Like TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor on Facebook.
2. Post this on your wall publickly: "Follow @TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor on Facebook and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin' TIGI goodies." Share the love and tag two of your friends in your post.
3. Follow TIGI - Bedhead's Twitter at @BedheadPH and tweet this to your followers:
   "Say hello to fab hair! Follow @BedheadPH and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin' TIGI goodies http://ow.ly/6RQEP.”

Giveaway will run until December 15, 2011.  Open to Philippine Residents only.
The winner will be picked by TIGI and notified via email.
The winner must be able to travel to Manila to claim his/her prize, otherwise a delivery may be arranged.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Weekend Food Tripping at: The Stock Market + 2nd Meetup with Lisa

I missed Lisa so much after our first ever meetup .  I was thinking our next meetup would probably me having to go to Kuala Lumpur to be able to see her again (together with the rest of the #evurl girls). 

I got a lovely surprise when I saw an FB message from my FB message box with the first line: "Nikkiii! Guess what? *jeng jeng jeng*" (sorry Lisa, I had to share this one-liner of yours as I find it too cute and it made my heart jump!)

The meetup happened again and it was meant to be as our schedules suddenly cleared up and we met on a lovely Saturday evening at The Stock Market, Bonifacio High Street.  This meetup happened after my Blenz Coffee Experience by the way so you can just imagine how hyper I was considering it was a jampacked day for both me and Mr. AMW!

Here's what we had....

Celery and Pineapple Shake

This is similar to Flapjacks' Jack and the Beanstalk

It is indeed refreshing and a perfect drink for the health-conscious.

Chinois Chicken and Shrimp

Php395.00 (approx $9.00)

Succulent shrimp, grilled chicken bites over bed of mixed greens, 

fried wanton skin in sesame mango vinaigrette dressing

 Very unique textures in a salad! I like the crunchy fried wanton together with the succulent shrimp and the mix of sesame flavor with mangoes in a dressing bursts awesome, unique flavor inside my mouth.

 Home Specialty Carbonara

Php420.00 (approx $9.55)

Vegetable fettuccine in cream base,

with prosciutto, mushroom and fresh organic egg yolk

This comment is definitely base on our personal preference but in our taste buds, this is the BEST Carbonara we've tried to date!  It's not because of the fact that there's an egg yolk to it, but the creaminess is just right and it's not too thick or too watery!  Will definitely come back for this!

Texan Barbecue Chicken

Php575.00 (approx $13.00)

48 hour marinated chicken grilled to perfection.

Served with skewered vegetables and rose herbed rice.

The Texan Barbecue Chicken is definitely a unique dish.  It doesn't taste like the usual grilled chicken as the chicken is definitely marinated really well as I can taste the consistency of its flavors to the bones! :)

Cornmeal Bread Pudding 

with Whiskey Caramel Sauce+ Ice Cream

The Cornmeal bread pudding is nothing special, best eaten with ice cream!

Flaming Caramelized Pineapple 

Upside Down Cake

with Bananas

I can't seem to get the right name to this dessert as we were all surprised on how differently this looks as compared to the menu!  This order also took the longest time so I don't really know what happened but this is too sweet for our taste!

Even if the dessert portion was a FAIL, we didn't even notice it much as we spent it with great companions!  I enjoyed our Part 2 laughter and sharing of stories!  We had a wonderful time and I'm looking forward for Part 3! 

Thanks Alex and Lisa for dinner...thanks for the friendship!

After the super tummy-filling meal, we actually head off to Midnight Mercato just to have a look!  All of us wishes we weren't that full!  We went for "take outs" though! :D

The Stock Market

Bonifacio Global City

Taguig, Metro Manila

(632) 856-6301

Have you tried The Stock Market?
What's the "must try" dish?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reports: Kate Winslet's "Golden Hat Foundation" and Visionnaire

What are these gorgeous girls concentrating on? ....

I'd love to say THESE......

  

But, it wasn't!  I think I was the only one who stared at the wonderful food at the Lancome Greenbelt 5 boutique late this week!  We were invited to grace the Blogger Event for the Launch of Lancome Visionnaire.

The Visionnaire Routine

Milky Lotion Php2,295.00 (approx $52.00)

Emulsion  Php3,995.00 (approx $90.80)

Serum Php4,950.00 (approx $112.50)

I was stuck in traffic for almost 2 hours (and it wasn't the worst stuck in traffic experience I tell you!) so I wasn't able to see the "demo" done by Cary Co.

She was nice enough to explain after the event on the functions of Visionnaire. Cary explained that much more than being a wrinkle-corrector, Visionnaire can re-create more beautiful skin by propelling through skin layers as other skincare products can't get through the first layer of our skin.  

She took out a glass of water mixed with oil, she dropped the serum and I was told by the attendees that it did went to the bottom of the water passing through water and oil! 

*slaps forehead* Darn traffic I wasn't able to see it in my own "tiny" eyes!  

I was able to catch up lucky model Shen having a facial with the use of none other than, the star of the night, Lancome Visionnaire!

 

After the quick facial, a makeover was done on Shen and we all had a crush on the foundation used on Shen's lovely skin --- Lancome Teint Miracle.

After watching a quick makeover done by Lancome's makeup artist, we were asked to grab something to eat as we get to understand the huge poster right in front of the boutique.

Lancome supports their Brand Ambassadress for 4 years Ms. Kate Winslet on her "Golden Hat Foundation".  To celebrate such partnership, a make-up collection has been created.

"Golden Hat Foundation" 

Non-profit foundation aims to better the lives of autistic children by removing or limiting the barriers they face.  Its mission is to teach autistic children how to communicate more clearly, as well as offer them education, job training, recreating activities adapted to their disability.  

How can Lancome help support Kate Winslet with this project?  With the limited edition make-up collection created which will be available at the end of this year, Lancome promises to donate at least 150,000 euros of its sales profits to the "Golden Hat Foundation".  

I love it!

Wonderful for someone as successful and gorgeous as Kate Winslet to spearhead the said foundation and "hats off" to the people from L'Oreal group for giving back!

Oh, if you're wondering what you can find in this collection ---

L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick 

Php1,495.00 (approx $34.00)

(the exact lipstick Kate Winslet wore on TV) as seen on photo above.

 

Le Vernis Divine Lasting

Php995.00 (approx $23.00)

The Golden Hat

Php2,295.00 (approx $52.00)

Group shot 

Happy, knowledgeable and
FULL bloggers!

Thanks to the girls for the invite!

L-R Alexis, Sheena and Cary

I haven't taken a shot but thanks to the wonderful boys and girls at the Lancome Boutique.

Have you heard about the "Golden Hat Foundation" of Kate Winslet?  To be honest, I didn't even know she has a foundation and I'm glad to know that celebrities like her to give back after receiving all the success in her career.  I hope everyone will be this way! :) We may not be celebrities and we could be nobody to establish our own foundation, but as I always say, in our own unique ways, we can make a difference.

Let's start by smiling today! :D

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: Ribbons and Laces

*screams* POSITIVE VIBES!!!

It's Friday!!! Happy Friday!  *breaks into a dance*  Okay, you can stop imagining me doing that crazy dance! :)   I am in a good mood, though I will be working on a weekend still, it's a work I love!  --- Prettifying People!  *yay*

Before the week ends, I will be sharing to everyone the most colorful part of my body!  *teeheee*  You're probably thinking about the brain --- WRONG!  It's all GREEN! *wahahahaha*  

Nail Art Tutorial!  I know not a lot of you are into nail art but I hope this colorful design I've done called Ribbons and Laces can brighten up your day!

Step 1:

Apply a good amount of base coat underneath.  Let dry.  Pick any 2 light shades polish as your base.  I applied only 1 coat each nail as I am going for a sheer base.

Blue base: Caronia Frosted polish in Bliss
Pink base: The Face Shop polish in BR802