To Be With You - Mr. Big

Hold on, little girl
Show me what he's done to you
Stand up, little girl
A broken heart can't be that bad

When it's through, it's through
Fate could twist the both of you
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you

I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Just to be the next to be with you

Build up your confidence
So you can be on top for once
Wake up, who cares about
Little boys that talk too much
I've seen it all go down
Your game of love was all rained out
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to hold you

I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

Why be alone
When we can be together, baby?
You can make my life worthwhile
I can make you start to smile

When it's through, it's through
Fate could twist the both of you
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one)
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it too (feel It too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one)
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (deep inside, you'll feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on that line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

Just to be the next to be with you, woo

Runaway Train - Soul Asylum

Call you up in the middle of the night
Like a firefly without a light
You were there like a blow torch burning
I was a key that could use a little turning

So tired that I couldn't even sleep
So many secrets I couldn't keep
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
One more promise I couldn't keep

It seems no one can help me now
I'm in too deep
There's no way out
This time I have really led myself astray

Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there
Can you help me remember how to smile
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
How on earth did I get so jaded
Life's mystery seems so faded

I can go where no one else can go
I know what no one else knows
Here I am just drowning in the rain
With a ticket for a runaway train

And everything seems cut and dry
Day and night, earth and sky
Somehow I just don't believe it
Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there

Bought a ticket for a runaway train
Like the madman laughing at the rain
Little out of touch, little insane
It's just easier than dealing with the pain

Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there

Runaway train never coming back
Runaway train tearing up the track
Runaway train burning in my veins
I run away but it always seems the same

One Of Us - Joan Osborne

So one of these nights and about twelve o'clock
This old world's going to reel and rock
Saints will tremble and cry for pain
For the Lord's gonna come in his heavenly airplane

If God had a name, what would it be?
And would you call it to his face,
If you were faced with Him in all His glory?
What would you ask if you had just one question?

And yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us?
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

If God had a face, what would it look like?
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like Heaven and in Jesus and the saints
And all the prophets? And...

Yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

He's tryin' to make His way home
Back up to Heaven all alone
Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope, maybe, in Rome

Yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

Just tryin' to make His way home
Like a holy rolling stone
Back up to Heaven all alone
Just tryin' to make His way home

Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope, maybe, in Rome

Marimar [1994 Mexico]

Thalia or Ariadna Thalia Sodi Miranda
Marimar a Mexican Telenovela

It has been 20 years since this telenovela came out but I can still remember it as if it was only yesterday. I was able to watch it 3 years after its release. I used to watch a Tagalog teleserye then I became bored even though I love the lead actress so I switched the channel to RPN 9 and it was my first time to watch a telenovela. Didn't expect that I would enjoy it. From then on, I'm hooked. 

The story is about a naïve Marimar who fell in love and got hurt. Promised to get her revenge.  So if you are looking for a good telenovela then this is what I can highly recommend for you.

Tension Sexual No Resuelta [2010 Spain]

Tension Sexual No Resuelta
Unresolved Sexual Tension
2010 Movie
From Spain

This is one of those posts that I wish I can write something about but my mind is currently blank. All I know is this is one of the comedy films from Spain that I have seen and enjoyed watching and badly wanted to recommend to all the movie buffs out there. For those people who loves watching foreign films like me. I have seen a lot but I just don't have a talent for writing enough to convince people. This is a sexy comedy film you must check out some time. I will be sharing more movies in the future but minus the great writing skills/description. 

That's all for now. 
Thanks for dropping by.
Till next time.
Ciao!

Mama Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum Soup Noodles

Mama Instant Noodles

Price: 1.50AED @ Al Madina Grocery

Made in Thailand

Mama is a brand if instant noodles from Thailand. I know they have other variants but Mama Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum Soup Noodles is the first flavor I tried and enjoyed. Haven't gotten around into tasting other flavors yet. And when I do I will be sharing about it here if it is yay or nay. I first came to know this brand during my visit to Global Village in Dubai. Global Village opens only during Winter. 

Please note that the seaweed is not included in the packet. This is a separate product. I am currently addicted to seaweed whether it is from Korea or Japan I eat it alone or add it to any food I eat especially noodles.

This is a no cook noodles. Just put the noodles in a bowl. Add water and seasonings. Cover for 3 minutes. And voila! Ready to eat. This is one yummy instant noodles that is worth sharing. 

Milky Dress Shut Out!! Sweat Free Essence

Milky Dress Sweat Free Essence

Price: 60.00AED [30ML]

Made in South Korea

I joined the Korean craze at the last quarter of 2014 and up to the first quarter of this year. And during that going gaga over Korean products phase Milky Dress Sweat Free Essence was one of the purchases I made. Simply because it is from South Korea. Here's another photo.

I purchased this product even though I did not really find blogs about it as well as forums where I usually get feedbacks. I only find some blog entries saying it is included in the Memebox. But nothing more than that.

Nowadays it is good to see that Korean products unlike Japanese now often includes English in their packaging making easier for us non Koreans understand the purpose of the particular product. What this product promises to do so 'Take away sweat, unpleasant odor of sweat and various bodily waste from feet and groin to make feel refreshed once applied and keep downy for long time'.

Here is the close up look where the product description is written. This post is full of photos as I was lucky enough to have a little time so almost each corner of this product has been captured :)

The box and the product.

The back side of the box and the product.

 How to use: Wash and apply on skin where sweat heavily.

 This is how the cream looks like.

 When spread out on the skin.

After a few seconds the cream will become powdery. 

Moment of Truth: Please bear in mind that I am in the UAE. The weather here is extremely hot. MAYBE this product will have a different result if you are in a cold place and/or you don't sweat heavily. But as for me it did not work at all. Meaning after applying on my under arms I still sweat heavily. To think that the name is 'Sweat Free' so I was expecting it to be some sort of anti perspirant. And it does not even work as a deodorant for me. Because of this I only use the product at night when I am about to sleep. But not during day time where I have a lot of activities and I have to be outside. Sadly this is already a 2nd product of Milky Dress that failed me. 

Essence Makeup Haul Part 4

Out of all the products from Essence Makeup their lip glosses are my favorite. Mostly affordable. Fun. Non Sticky. Neutral shades. It is good to know that in spite of all the price increase that is happening around me I can still find products that I could afford like Essence. So for my last Essence haul I have taken almost all the shades of lip gloss that I can find. 

I only have one lips but I have taken 7 lip gloss in a single purchase! But relax it did not break my pocket. All of these in less than 100AED. Contrast to what used to be my favorite brand that a piece would cost more than 100AED.

Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lipgloss Matt Effect is the most expensive lip gloss from Essence. A tube costs 19.00AED each. Got myself Coral Mousse shade.

Essence XXXL Shine Lip gloss ~ each of this tube costs only 10.00AED! The cheapest line of lip gloss from Essence.

You'll be able to differentiate the Essence XXXL Shine Lip gloss easily as the cover or top comes in silver color. And here are the shades that I got from the line: 33 Fabulous Fuschia, 28 Cute Pink, 32 Pearly Peach and 01 Pure Chic.

Essence XXXL Long Lasting lip gloss in 1 Baby Doll's Favourite. This confuses me a little. XXXL Long Lasting lip gloss usually costs 19.00AED each at Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall but this one costs me only 15.00AED and I'm not sure why. No Essence items was on sale by that time.

And as I checked the website it was not even included in the list. Was it from the first batch? If ever there was a first batch, I mean? Not sure but I'm glad that the price is little lower compared to others belonging in this line.

Essence XXXL Nude lip gloss is my favorite line of as they are neutral colors and non sticky oh wait did I not say that to all the lip glosses from Essence?? Haha. It will be easier to understand once you started using it. 

Essence XXXL Nude lip gloss 03 Taste The Sweets. Now I think my XXXL Nude lip gloss is complete. That's all for now. I do hope I get some time to take more photos and swatches and write about them here. Thanks for dropping by, ciao!

Essence Makeup Haul Part 3

For someone who's broke I still managed to visit the Exquisite shop in Ajman for the 2nd time and probably the last time (?) As they will be removing Essence from their boutique as soon as they sold all the items they currently have. 

Essence All About Matt! Oil Control Makeup Base. The shop only have 4 pieces left so I took them all. Each costs 20.00AED. The last time I checked this is not available in Essence at Geant IBN Battuta Mall. While in Essence at Carrefour Express Oasis Mall it is 2.00AED higher. But even so it is still the most affordable oil control make up base in UAE market. Essence is hard to find. And even if you find it not all products are available. Especially this makeup base.

Essence Cookies & Cream lip glosses. I am not sure if this is a permanent line of Essence. But from what I understood it is a new collection released between late last year to early this year. Another hard to find product from Essence. This costs only 14.00AED each. Personally out of all Essence products I love lip glosses the best.

Essence Cookies & Cream lip gloss carries only two shades. They are 01 Macaron and 02 Be My Cookie Monster. And that's all for now my friends! Till next time. Ciao!

Essence Long Lasting Lipsticks

Here are the first 3 lipsticks of Essence I purchased from Exquisite shop in Ajman. Each costs 15.00AED. There's a 3 dirhams difference compared to Essence lipsticks being sold at Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall but I didn't know yet that time. The first batch of lipsticks consist of Essence  Coral Calling, Essence 04 On The Catwalk and Essence 07 Natural Beauty. A shade of coral. A shade of red. And a neutral shade. Let me share you some photos first before sharing my first impression.

I love Essence lipsticks for being so affordable but then I can't really say that this is my most favorite brand of all the lipsticks I own. They are in my vocabulary in the category of 'OKAY'. Not too bad but not very great. But because they are so affordable I would not mind them being in my collection.

Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 07: Natural Beauty

Essence Lipstick 07 Natural Beauty

Price: 15.00AED @ Exquisite Ajman

Made in Italy

This is the third and last Essence lipstick from my mini haul at Exquisite Boutique in Ajman for the month of May. But this is definitely not the last lipstick I purchased from Essence haha. I have chosen this 'Natural Beauty' and the name fits the shade perfectly as this is a beautiful neutral color.

This Essence Lipstick in Natural Beauty belongs to the line of Essence Long Lasting Lipstick. And as usual it comes in black round tube with a ring in the middle that resembles the color of the shade. This way if will not be hard to distinguished them even without opening the cap or looking at the bottom to see the name of the shade.

Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 04: On The Catwalk

Essence Lipstick 04 On The Catwalk

Price: 15.00AED @ Exquisite Ajman

Made in Italy

This is the second lipstick from Essence that I own. Just like my first lipstick from Essence, this also belongs to Long Lasting Lipstick line. All lipsticks from Essence comes in black round tube well except for the I Love Nude collection. Top of each tube you'll see an engrave E. While at the bottom you'll see a sticker where the lipstick details are written. So the one in this photo is the bottom of the tube. While at the side there'll be another sticker that states where the product has been made. Let me share you some more photos. But first look at this photo that I got from this website.

I am on the right side so every time I write a post about lip products I cannot properly describes the hues. For example I only see Essence 04 On The Catwalk is a shade of RED. Dark red. So as much as I want to describe further I can't. That makes me sometimes a little envious to others who can. For the lipstick I am sharing now sadly that's all I can share. It is a shade of dark red. This is the kind that will suite all the skin tones. As long as you are confident enough to wear it.

If you are in a hot place like me I would suggest that you use lip balm first before applying this lipstick. I am not exactly blaming the lipstick as I have yet to check in winter if my lips will have the same drying reaction. But I am giving a benefit of a doubt that it is just purely because of the weather and not this product as my lips are dry even if I did not put any lipstick. Am I making sense? Or I'm writing a crazy English again to explain myself? Due to the extreme hot weather even my hands looks like a snake that keeps on removing its skin. Anyhow that's all for now. I hope my post is a little helpful.

Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 01: Coral Calling

Essence Lipstick 01 Coral Calling

Price: 15.00 AED @ Exquisite Ajman

Made in Italy

First of all let me say that one of the reasons why I started blogging was to be able to express myself in English. Followed by to learn how to write. Develop my writing skills. The finally develop my photography skills. But sadly after years of blogging I don't really see a lot of improvement. And just like everything else in my life I am always in a hurry. Always running after time. But anyways back to the topic. Today I want to write about Essence Lipstick that I purchased last May. I know I already have too many in my drawer. But I simply can't resist.

Essence lipstick comes in a black tube as can be seen in the first photo. The bottom of the lipstick has the name and details of the product. This is the first Essence lipstick I bought and definitely will not be the last as even though I am broke I can still manage it as this brand is dirt cheap. I hope it stays that way! I am into neutral lipsticks now but hey this is so affordable that I could not pass the chance. And lip products are my current addiction since late 2014. Let's move on to another photo shall we?

Here's Essence lipstick that shows the top of the tube where the letter E is engraved. But not very visible in this photo due to the angle. While at the middle of the tube you'll see a different color (ring) that represents the shade of the lipstick. I find it attractive and clever. Will help to easily identify what shade you are looking for without looking at the bottom of the tube or opening it. Sensible isn't it?

Taadddaaa.... another letter 'E' engraved inside. For me this gives a good impression. That they are proud of their brand! Well they should be. As they are able to come up with a good lipstick in spite of the price range. And I am already a fan.

Now let's go to the side of the lipstick where it states that Essence 01 Coral Calling belongs to Essence line of Long Lasting Lipstick. I did not know that until I see this photo that I had to edit the post title. And you can also see the words 'Made in Italy' thats how I came to know where it was manufactured.

Oooppss I'm about to finish this post without saying anything about my experience upon using the product. Let me say that I'm used to lipstick with vanilla scent so I was surprised that Essence doesn't smell like that. But it is okay with me. It does not put me off as the lipstick has good qualities other than not smelling like vanilla. It has a good color pay off. Should I say pigmentation? Creamy. Smooth. But just like any other lipstick don't expect it to last the whole day on the lips especially when you eat or drink. It doesn't dry out the lips. All of these for the price!

Sorry for the last photo. It will not win any award I know :) But I'm in a hurry now as the household chores is already calling me. I just want to show the color of this lippie. And as I write this I already have at least 8 shades from this brand that I'll write about one of these days. That's all folks! Thanks for dropping by. Till next time. Ciao!!!!

Essence Makeup Haul Part 2

Essence is a makeup brand from Germany and products are made in various countries in Europe like Germany, Italy and Poland. In the UAE market Essence is the cheapest drug store make up brand you'll ever see. Way back in 2009 it used to be available in Carrefour Mirdif City Centre. But back then I was not yet a lipstick or lipgloss junkie. I was a nail polish junkie. Rocking those long nails and so Essence was my favorite brand of nail polish. Mainly because it is the most affordable I could find. As of the quality? One of the best brands I ever used. When I was a  nail polish junkie I had different brands of nail polish. One day I'll write a separate post about it. Women have to know that they have an alternative. 

Don't know what happened but one day Essence left Carrefour MCC. I did not bother to find out why as when I started learning how to cook and bake long nails get in the way so I had to give it up as well as the nail polish. Giving up nail polish was also a way for me to save some money. Fast forward 2014. Slowly I became interested in makeup mainly in lip products. Favorite brand is MAC. Followed by Une and Gosh this year. But the issue is my economic status cannot sustain the prices of these brands. So I had to look for alternatives. Where I can buy a lot without leaving a huge dent on my bank account. That's where Essence came to the picture.

2015. I'm glad that I have an Instagram account. I don't share a lot of photos over the 5 years that I have the account. But I am active into checking various photos. I came across of some Essence make up photos by some women in UAE. That's how I found out that Essence make up indeed is very much available in the UAE. But this is not a popular brand in spite of the country's huge market for make up. Women seems to be in favor of more expensive brands that Essence goes unnoticed. I can't even find it in blogs, social networks and forums in this country. How I envy those women at times. It seems to me that they have unlimited source of money or have a high paying job to be able to afford everything. *Self Pity* mode.

Essence used to be available in Exquisite. A small boutique of make up and perfume. I visited their branch at Times Square Dubai but unfortunately they don't have it anymore. Exquisite Ajman still have some stocks left but the sales lady informed me that soon they'll remove Essence from their store. I found Essence unexpectedly at Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall. Where I least expect it. One Friday I went there just to kill time while waiting for someone. Also another place that Essence make up is still available is at IBN Battuta Mall. Prices for both shops are the same. But the downside is both shops of Essence are quite incomplete. Very limited choices. Could it be a lot of people purchased that they run out of stocks or they are just waiting for stocks to finished and they'll close down soon? I'll try to ask next time. And I know there will be next time as I'm planning to buy more items not only for me but also for love ones in Philippines. Sorry for the very long introduction but here are the photos and prices of the Essence products I purchased. Photos that I have for like at least 2 to 3 minutes in the morning :)

Most the items I purchased from Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall. While the rest are from Geant in IBN Battuta Mall. I will definitely come back in Carrefour Express for more but not to sure at Geant it is simply very far away from my place. Essence Soo Glow Highlighter retails for only 15.00AED so I got myself both colors. While I got only one I Love Nude Eyeshadow for the price of 14.00AED. I am not exactly crazy for eyeshadow and this is an Essence product that can be a hit or miss.

All these lipglosses are from Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall. As they have more choices compared to Geant of IBN Battuta Mall. As of the prices: Essence XXXL Nude Lipgloss costs only 11.00AED. While Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lipgloss costs only 19.00AED.

This is the most expensive lip product in Essence. Not too sure how many colors available for this line. But I have chosen this two as they are neutral colors. I would love to get more shades from this line.

So far I have read too many blogs praising these colors of Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lipgloss. Not a bad choice after all. Will post swatches as soon as I can.

And the colors I got for Essence XXXL Nude collection:
02 Blush Ivory
05 Soft Whisper
05 Just Nude
06 Soft Almond
01 Shy Beauty

And from the 'I Love Nude' line of Essence. There are 5 shades available but I got myself these 3 only. I don't think the remaining 2 will suite me. The 3 remaining lipsticks from the first photo I think are from the permanent collection of Essence. And before I forget price is only 12.00AED each. Isn't it a steal?

And more lipsticks! Not sure if they are in a permanent line and if yes what is the line called. But I got these lippies because they are neutrals. And so I believe they will look good on me without swatching them first.
And that's all for now. Will get some more face products then hopefully that will be the last of it.. Ciao!