Wish List: Timberland

Wish List: Timberland

Wish List: Shiseido Senka Complete

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The Black Dress

I got this photo from Pinterest. I wish to find the same black dress. For me it looks perfect. With pockets. Yes I need all my clothes to have pockets. Sleeves that are enough to hide my bulging arms. And yes it should be below the knees. But not the shoes. I'm more of boots and sneakers. So even if I find the dress I don't know if I can pull off that look. Ahhh getting old is not fun.

Gosh 💋

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Wish List ♥

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Wish List ♥

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Wishlist: The FaceShop Perfumed Body Cream

I got this photo from the website of The Faceshop. I'm loving The Faceshop Milky Lotion that makes me want to try this too. But not now. I will be waiting for their next sale :)

Bourjois Wish List

Bourjois is a French brand of drug store make up. The same company who created Une. I love Bourjois because in spite of being French (let's admit when France comes to mind it is usually associates with words like: classy, elegant and expensive) it is affordable. And from time to time Centrepoint across UAE is having a sale. Lifestyle and Centrepoint are shops that carries Bourjois in UAE.

Even though Bourjois is inexpensive I find myself steering clear away from it because I found a much more affordable brand in the name of Essence from Germany. But it doesn't mean I will not buy anything from Bourjois anymore especially when they have new and interesting products.

This is not my photo (Source).I came across this brand through Social Media when I was looking for cream blush. Bourjois 12 Hours Aqua Blush. Unfortunately this is not available in UAE market and Bourjois Middle East is not sure if it will be available here in the future. Available in 4 shades:

01 Inge-Nude

02 Cocoricoail

03 Pink Twice

04 Berry Nice

And because I am still addicted to blushers I want them all. I hope they will come to UAE soon and Centrepoint will include it in their sale!

Soap and Glory: No Clogs Allowed

No Clogs Allowed™

Super Self-Heating Deep Pore Detox Mask

RRP £11.50/ €13.46 - 100ml

It deep cleans, melts away pore-plugging sebum and softens keratinised skin cells to prevent breakouts and blemishes. Just massage on, and stop when the paste changes from yellow to blue. No Clogs Allowed™ is perfect for weekly use on areas prone to blackhead build-up, or more often as a deep-oil-emulsifying, detoxifying face mask and all-round scrubby WONDER!

• 1-MINUTE HOT PORECLEAR™ TECHNOLOGY - a fast-acting, smoothing and polishing blend of micropumice, salicylic acid and hot clay, which activates with water contact
• GLYCERIN - to help skin feel soft and supple
• unique COLOUR-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY - (blue indicates when it’s activated)
• PLUS surface-polishing micro beads
• use weekly on areas susceptible to blackhead build-up
• strategically formulated for oily/combination skin

*Photo and product description are from the website of Soap and Glory.

All my life I always have white heads on the nose. I am already using various products for the nose and no matter how good those products are, they only works up to a certain limit. That's why I am a sucker whenever I see or find out products like this that promises to make the pores better. This month of April Boots Pharmacy UAE has on going promo of Buy 1, Take 1. Until April 27, 2015. I know as I already made a purchase from there a few days ago.

Honestly, I don't have a budget anymore with all those trips to Japanese and Korean Supermarkets. Two visits to Daiso. And well my first Boots Haul last Friday. But that Boots Haul will last up to one year I think. Knowing myself and my itchiness in finding the Holy Grail for the nose that in spite of not having a budget I'll end up getting this product anyway. I just hope that this is really worth it. Since I finished my last salary up to the last dime (I'm saving up a money in my Philippine bank account which I can't use overseas) I'll be using my 'vacation money'. I think it will cost less than 100AED. I'm really hoping that finally, this is it! That I will not regret purchasing it even if I'm short of money.

An unexpected surprise..

Monday morning, I woke up earlier than the usual. I do have a work but I told my manager that I will be late as I do have an appointment with the "embassy" in Dubai but I did not elaborate the reasons. The truth was it was an appointment with the VFS, for my application of Schengen visa for the Italy tour. The holiday that I had been waiting for since I came here in UAE in 2006.

25th of February they sent me an SMS and email saying they already forwarded my documents to the embassy of Italy. Today, only after 2 days I received a message again from them saying that my passport is now ready for collection.

Well, I guess it is time for me to give up another dream. I do not want to waste another money again for trying to apply. 296AED for the visa and 250AED for the service of VFS. Aside from the money, also the time. My special friend spent nights awake after working the whole day. Searching for hotels that will not charge a dime in the credit card in case we need to cancel the booking.

I guess in another day, I will share to the world my experiences in VFS. Not that they are bad or anything as it was my first time. So for me the feeling was quite different. But now, I'l just keep on fighting the tears threatening to come out. Remember, I am from a 3rd world country. I am just a regular employee. Single on my 30's. There is no way that the Italian Embassy will issue the visa for me in just 2 days. But at least they did not prolong my agony of waiting. They did not try to break my heart slow....

UPDATE as of March 2013: I was expecting to see the words "visa denied/rejected" but instead I saw my passport with visa for Italy for 20 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy that I have written another blog about it. It was very fast. So you guys want to visit Italy? What are you waiting for? Apply for that visa now!

I'm nervous for tomorrow and for the next 15 days..

I don't mean to blog everyday about this thing but I can't help myself as I need to write down my feelings. I cannot even share with my colleagues/friends what I am going through for various reasons. Tomorrow is my appointment. I will submit all my documents. I am applying for a Schengen visa and Italy is my point of entry.

1. Passport - check!
2. NOC - check! ( thoroughly check the contents of the letter)
3. Bank Statement for the last 6 months in letterhead - check!
4. Plane Ticket and Hotel Booking - check!
5. Photos - check! ( see I even applied lipstick)
6. Appoinment Letter - check!
7. List of requirements - check!
8. Application Form - check!
9. Overseas Medical Insurance - check!
10. Pay slips - just in case they ask for it
11. Trade License - again, just in case they ask for it

My passport and residence visa are both valid up to 2015.

It's my dream for such a long time to see Italy. It's my dream to experince snow. Will they smashed those long time dreams of mine? I am nervous because I never had any visa before anywhere in Europe or US/Canada/Australia. I am nervous because I am from a 3rd world country. I am not doing anything wrong. But in this life, the world has never been and never will be fair. US Citizens will get the visa for only 2 days. But for us, MINIMUM of 15 days. Which makes me think, are they sort of tracking down all your records since birth?

In the requirements list in BOLD RED letters "The submission of a complete file does not guarantee the issuance of a visa". I will surely cry a river if they will reject my application. If they will reject me then I have to wait until next year again.

I will wait for 15 days for what will happen.
I don't believe in miracles, but I am hoping for one this time.
Please process my visa for only a week.

Wish List: Turkey 💔

My stepfather's niece is married to a Turkish. She's been living in Istanbul for a year now. And I am so very happy when she told me that since I am in the UAE, I can visit her anytime I want. Her house is open for me. WOW. I know Turkey is a great country. I had been reading about Turkey even years before. So here I am this morning, searching my friend "google" how to acquire a visit visa. MAKING PLANS. In cases like this I love reading blogs, as thru blogs people who previously travelled will share their experiences from applying the visa up to what happened with their vacation. Duh, so far I was only able to read at least 2 blogs. And they are not really encouraging.

Being Filipino has down side. We do not have that privilege to enter a country without a visa. Or have a visa upon arrival (I experienced that only in Oman and Maldives). In getting a visa for Europe you can thru VFS (means no need for you to go directly to the embassy) but then in getting a visa in Turkey you must really visit their embassy in Dubai. And the time is very limited. It is only from 10am to 12pm.

In getting a visa alone can already be a hassle for me. I am working from Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 6:30pm. I have to ask permission from my boss if I can take half day or just take a sick leave for that day. It is okay if I will be going there only twice but what if they make me keep on coming back almost everyday?

Anyways, I will contact them and ask them everything I need to know. I just hope that they will be helpful. I am really interested to go since I won't need to stay in a hotel I wanted to stay for at least 2 weeks. Wish me luck!

Wish List: Italy 💔

I will be applying for a Schengen Visa as I want to visit Italy.
Right now, I can't explain everything that I feel. There are butterflies in my stomach.

I am very happy, excited, sad, hoping, full of plans etc.. etc.. etc.. etc..
Mixed emotions as this is my first time to apply in such a visa.

I am from a third world country. My salary is not that big. After all, I am just a plain office employee in the Middle East. Yeah, I do belong in one of the biggest companies here. But it doesn't mean that big company, big salary. IN MY DREAMS ONLY.

Though I have enough money in my account to cover the expenses.
I am wishing that they (whoever in charge in the embassy) will not discriminate me.Will not deny my visa just because of my nationality.

Wish me luck :)