Photo A Day: Fish Ball and Squid Ball

 

Took this photo when my friend and I were dining at Boy Zugba. I ordered this fish ball and squid ball platter.

Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Hey everyone! Venussmileygal has resurrected to blog again. 

As you all know, I've been missing-in-action for quite a long time including in my Instagram. I know I keep on saying I will be back and actively blog again and then epicly lost in space after 1 post. 😆

Shame on you Venus! Shame on you! 🤦

Anyway, enough of that... lets get down to the main topic. So today November 18 is Emoteragoddess.com birthday, Im not sure how accurate but today is the renewal date of my domain hence, my conclusion that today is the birthday of this domain. 😅

Just a few days ago, I struggled to renew this domain for some reason that my payment is unsuccessful. After a few tries, I was ready to give-up. I said to myself... "Anyway, Im not updating this blog so might as well let this go." Amazingly, a kind soul helped me renew this domain yesterday and the payment was successful!

So there I was ready give up, while my blog hasn't givin' up on me yet...  🤦

This past few months has nothing but blessings flooding that, I thought of sharing some of my blessing as well. 

I'll probably blog about this blessings soon. (If the laziness wont kick-in! XD)  

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I am, finally, willing to let go of my clothes and stuff I've hoarded! And so, I am cleaning and organizing my stuff.  Among those stuff are this skincare which are mostly from my Althea and Giltbox haul. Sadly, I wont be able to consume them anytime soon because I am using a new skincare set, Beautederm. So instead, I am sharing this products to my readers and followers in social media.

Mechanics:

1. Answer the question in my social media post (links below): "What are you most grateful for this year?" 
• In Instagram post your answer HERE.
• In Facebook post you answer HERE
2. Like and follow me on my social media accounts: 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venussmileygal
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmoteraGoddess 
3. EXTRA POINTS: Tag friends in the comment section to join the giveaway.  
4. EXTRA POINTS: Share/repost  this giveaway on your social media account. 

The giveaway will be until December 10, 2019.
Since, I will pay for the shipping. This giveaway is open to Philippine residents only.

Closer look of the giveaway prizes:

Girly Mon Brightening Mask and the RiRe Pore Tightening Toner are from one of the Althea Box Ive purchase before. 

Bought this Aloe soothing gel at the TheFaceshop when they had a buy 1, take 1 promo.

This Haru Okinawa clay based gentle cleanser and mask, Bentonite Clay Mask, and Ladouce Tampons are from my Giltbox haul. 

(My Gilbox haul is still on the drafts now done yet but will show you all 3 boxes I got its a monthly subscription boxes.)

Firmoo Gashion Glasses. they sent this to me when they collaborated with me. They have several glasses sent which I choose the design myself, but I dont know I why choose this which end up not using it. 😅 

P.S. The case has weird marks but the glasses is perfectly good condition.

Avon Pink Handbag. I dont why I bought this, Im not a fan of pink. 🤦

There you go everyone best luck to those who will join! 

I might add more from this prizes, like a GC perhaps. 

Thank you everyone for visiting my blog and to you who read until the end of the post. 😘 

DIY Brazilian Blowout with my Bestie

I went to my best friend's house earlier today for a kikay hair bonding. This time we are doing a  do-it-yourself Brazilian treatment on our hair. She ordered this EpSA Brazilian Blow Out Keratin treatment set from Shoppee. See below for the direction on how to apply this treatment:

The Instruction:

1. Shampoo hair using bottle #1 EpSA Clarifying Shampoo to open the cuticle of the hair for optimal results. 
2. Wash hair twice for all hair types. 
3. Towel dry hair leaving enough moisture. 
4. Section hair into four parts. (IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Don't forget to wear hand gloves.) 
5. Apply bootle #2 EpSA Keratin Blow Out into the hair using a brush, 1/8 inch away from the scalp to the ends. 
6. Do not over-saturate, remove excess product using a fine-tooth comb. 
7. Do not rinse, blow dry the hair up to 100% dry using a round brush. 
8. After blow-drying the product on the hair. Proceed with ironing. 
9. Using a flat iron with 230°c, start at the nape of the neck taking 1-2 inch sections (Paper-thin sections). 
10. Slowly move the iron from root to end. Pass over each section 3-4 times for sensitized hair or 4-8 times for resistant hair. 
11. After ironing the hair, rinse hair with water and apply bottle #3 EpSA Conditioning Cream, then rinse thoroughly. 
12. Towel dry hair. Then finally, blow-dry the hair up to 100% dry before ironing again (optional).

The Result:

The product actually works. We like our hair after the treatment. We would definitely love to try this treatment again. 

I didn't get to take a before photo and also the process because we were in a hurry and busy talking. 😅 And the after photos are not really that great because it was already very late when we finish.  So the following are the after photos we got. 😆

If you're interested to try this EpSA Brazilian Blow Out Keratin treatment set click here.

Catching Up With Friends at Cafe Viñedo

 

"Sometimes… Just spending some quality time with good friends is the only therapy you need."

Last Friday, I met with my gurls. It's been awhile since we've seen each other.

Usually it's Dee and I who often see each other in a regular basis but we've been so busy we haven't meet up. And so, were glad that Jara was able to come with us this time.

We first meet-up at the usual cafe that Dee use to hangout. And then move to a nearby quaint cafe that Jara recommended. The cafe is so nice and serves healthy food and drinks. See more of the place in my in CDO blog. 

Jara ordered dragon fruit with guyabano smoothie, I ordered the avocado with spinach smoothie, and Dee ordered for peppermint tea coz she's on a keto diet. We also tried their spinach meaty lasagna, which was indeed meaty, tasty, and affordable.  

We dine outside to enjoy the fresh air from the plants surrounding us. It was a perfect moment for catching up and sharing our frustrations in life, but often the mosquitoes ruins the drama.

It was a great time. We all go home with a happy face and a light heart, with some of our worries and stress were unloaded. Were hoping to do this more often coz it really helps a lot in facing mundane and stressful things in our lives.

And what makes it even more exciting is that we get to discover new place in the city. 

 

Driving Lesson Day 1

July 17, 2019, Monday, my first day on learning how to drive... I am actually nervous. I'm scared, what if I mess up and make a mistake that will result to an accident... That's how freak out I am to driving.
When I arrived at Oddysey Driving School office they let me watch a video on the basic terms use in driving,  and the controls of the car which is essential to know when driving, and Oddysey teaching technique (which I actually don't understand what). 🤔

After 30 minutes, im off to meet my instructor. He drove me to Taguanao while telling me the controls and what to do. For a newbie with no background on cars and driving, I'm so confuse on everything he said because his so fast and he was driving so his not really pointing on the controls he just mentioned.
When I sat on the drivers seat and start driving I was really scared. I was expecting we will practice the basics of driving (like what I saw in the YouTube tutorials) at a quiet residential street, but no I am going to drive at a slope, downhill, and uphill road. Imagine my terror! 😱 Good thing I watched some manual driving tutorials in YouTube beforehand so I was able to have an idea what I should do.

I struggled on the curves and staying on my lane. The drivers car seat is giving me hard time to look on the road in the side mirrors. I don't like my instructors reaction every time I made a mistake...  I need to tell him what to teach me, his not really mindful of his student feelings and learning progress. He only starts to mind when I already made a mistake or we almost met accident.

Thankfully, amidst the struggle on learning and trying to understand my un-organized instructor I survived day one. As expected, I'm not excited on the next session because of my instructor. He seem to be the bigger source of my fear and pressure in driving. I don't think I will get my money worth having him as an instructor. I requested the office for a replacement but sadly they said they have no available driver to replace him.

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About The Look....

There was a restrictions on what to wear during the session. No wearing of slippers, sandals, high heels, short pants and sando. And so I opted for a casual comfy style.

Top: SM Department Store

Pants: Uniqlo 

Shoes: Converse

 

 

Relationship and Whatnot

Among my group of friends I was the one who is very vocal on getting married and have a family.
However, as I years gone by, Im the only one remained single and available. All 3 are married while the other one is in a relationship. Even the most vocal person who always said she's not going to get married got hitched just recently.

I have always dream of getting married and have a big family, for the reason that family is one thing I have always longed to have. I grow up without a father and a siblings.

Months after having my son and through my early years journey as being a single mother, this dream come to halt. I even said to my self and to everyone who push me to get married that I will no longer get married. In my mind, its no use getting married coz I already got a son. However, as I grow old and become wiser I realized that being single for life is something I don't want, and being alone makes me more sad and lonely. I realized I'm a family oriented type of person.

My son wants a big family too...

He wants me to get married and for us to have a family. He enjoys it when we gather and eat together. He likes it when were doing things as a family. And he wishes to have siblings (specifically little sister). Even though his worried that the man im going to be in a relationship with will not gonna like or accept him or will be a strict on him, he still encourage me to get married for us to have a family.

"Never apologize for having standards. 
People who really want to be in your life will rise up to meet them." 

My past relationship made me a strong person, and I have mentally built a wall that protects me emotionally. Or Im probably just not that attractive that no one really pursued me.

People always say, "It's because you have high standards that you cant find a boyfriend!". I always roll my eyes hearing that... Just because im a single mom and in my 30's, I'm just gonna jump into relationship with any guy I just meet. NO! A big no. Relationship to me is sacred. When I enter into a relationship its going to be on the road for marriage. No, I'm not putting pressure but isn't that what relationship supposed to be?
And besides, I need to be sure with the person I'm going to be in a relationship with, either the relationship last or fall short, coz it's not only me... I have a teenager in the picture and at stake. I'm not just putting my heart out to the man but also my sons heart. I need to be extra careful.

The hopeless romantic...

I believe in instant connection. I believe in spark. Its something Im looking for in a person I am going to be with. It should be someone Im not hesitant in showing the me inside this body. I am such a complicated person and not to mention moody and sensitive. Someone who will see me past the awkwardness and tackless mouth that I tend to show to hide the shyness or nervousness. Someone who will understand and love me unconditionally.
I believe I'll meet someone soon. Someone who is not perfect but perfectly compliments my personality. Someone whom I will say... worth the wait. <3 p="">

What I Wore | Lace Long Sleeve and High Waisted Short

Hey there! How are you doing?
I will be sharing my outfit at one of my weekly coffee date with my best friend.
Since last year, we've been doing this weekly coffee date. We sometimes go window shopping or buy errands, but most of the time we're seating at The Coffee Bean Tea Leaf with our latte or ice blended drinks and talk about each others life updates and struggles. 😜

 

As you know, I love bohemian outfits but my go to look is high waist shorts and long sleeve top. I just love how this look can go casual, preppy, and classy, depends on the footwear you go with it. 

The top I'm wearing here was both at Surplus years back, when my bestfriend and I went window shopping, and just wore it for the first time on one of our random coffee date. I just love how the long sleeve is in lace, just perfect for the hot weather were having. This is actually not 2in1, the black top is attached to the lace underneath. What I don't like in this top is that the its so delicate, you need to be very careful not to tear it. I've accidentally tear the shoulder part but thankfully I was able to sew it.  

The high waist shorts is not new but I don't think I've shared this one here in the blog. Contrary to the top, the shorts actually thick and has a silk lining. When its hot its thickness can be uncomfortable and make your legs and ass sweaty. 😅
As for the footwear, I like wedges for its comfortable for walking and still give the whole look a lady-like vibe.
The bag is a birthday gift from my bestfriend, and according to her she bought it online at Zalora.

Outfit Details: 
Top: Surplus (SM Downtown) 

Shorts: Robinsons Department Store 

Bag: Zalora

Shoes: Dilao Shopping Center