charmed life♥

First of all, if you are planning to get a dog you should be ready for a long time dedication and commitment.  Having a fur baby is not just for fun and playing games.  We have to understand that these are living creatures that needs to be taken cared of and nurtured.  In short it is like having your own child. I had Mochi last October 12, 2020  - he arrived at our home a few days before he turned 2 months.  It was my first time to have a pet dog and I can say I am really a newbie - furry god mum.  Mixed emotions... actually... Honestly the first few days of having a puppy... it was a little stressful.. aside from him being to tiny, I am afraid that I could not give him the 100% time since I have a day job. I have to prepare his meals before going to work and asked my brother to serve him lunch (coz I'm at work during that time)  well dinner I feed him myself.  These are the things I bought before his arrival: Dog crate; Milk; Dog food for puppy; ...

Today is Ash Wednesday... it signifies the beginning of the Lent.  Six weeks of penitence before Easter.  Unfortunately I cannot go to church to hear mass but I will do it online, like what I usually do every Sunday. I hope this pandemic will end soon... so we could go back and visit the church.  I know that I can pray wherever I may be but the serenity and solemnity that I feel inside that church is that I miss most.

I am a self confessed planner addict.  Well, not just planners but also notebooks.  For this year, I will not be doing - creative planning.  I wasn't able to find the appropriate planner for it. [sad :( ]  I was supposed to get/use another Kikki.k planner, but unfortunately my cousin did not push through with her trip here in the Philippines.  I do buy my Kikki.k planner direct from Australia because it's cheaper.  So if my cousin or friends from down under is coming here for a visit I really ask them to buy me a one. This year I am using a Belle de Jour  - I grow with the Earth planner, since it's already colorful and lots of activities/worksheets to do: there is no need to decorate or do some creative stuff on it.  I will surely miss doing that this year. It was my first time to use this planner... and first thing I love about it - is the paper. ♥  I love using planners with monthly and weekly pages :  but I find the monthly page boxes...

It's been a while since I shared a bag review.  If I could remember it right the last one was the Katre x Hello Kitty Camden bag.  It's a local brand here in the Philippines that collaborated with Sanrio / Hello Kitty they came up with this weekender but I used it for work as a documents bag.   Anyway, let's go back to business.. (haha)  This is a bag review for my Authentic Prada 1BC052.  I bought the bag in December 2018.   The Bag : Structured hobo pebbled leather bag with canvas strap (like a guitar strap) and gold hardware.  I really love bags with gold hardware.  Prada is one of the brands that has the best (gold hardware), I purchased my bag in 2018 and until now the gold hardware is still shiny, especially the zipper.  The multi colored canvas straps are detachable and adjustable.  You can wear it on your shoulder or cross-body.   Color : Noir / Black - when purchasing luxury or branded bags I usually go for black,...

source: Casetify.com Well, we see Casetify all over the internet either on Instagram or Facebook (even here in my blogger - *wink!).  I have to admit their designs were totally awesome but I had second thoughts of purchasing because it's a bit pricey.  When they had the Hello Kitty line, I admit I passed on it - not because I don't like Hello Kitty but there are other HK cases in the market  that I can buy for a much lesser price.  But when they recently collaborated with Alice and Olivia which I adore, so I have no other excuse but to get one.   Alice and Olivia especially the Stace Face design is my favorite. Alice and Olivia merchandise are also expensive I remember during our side trip to Hongkong (in 2019) I went in the Alice and Olivia boutique there was this small pouch that costs around P6,000.00+ (can't remember the price in HK$ anymore) : I really wanted the pouch but I find it too expensive for a small make up pouch.  I do have some AO items...

For those who really know me, I am into bags.  I can have one pair of shoes but I cannot live with only one bag.  I do love bags be it luxury or any good quality unbranded bag.  It's been a while since I have shared something about "BAGS"... So what do I think the bag trends this 2021?  Due to the pandemic, people just stay home but for some who really needs to go to work (that includes me), I would really use something that is easy to clean (disinfect), lightweight and essentials are within reach. source: Google The Nylon:    Last year we saw Prada Re-edition 2005 trending on social media.  It is nylon material (it's lightweight), and a very versatile two-way bag: you can wear it as a crossbody and a shoulder bag (it comes with a chain).  What's nice about the bag aside from being two-way you can easily clean or disinfect and it has a small pouch where you can put your sanitizer or your money.     source: Stradivarius Yes the Prada...

Another year!   And I thank the Lord for it... I am grateful to my family, relatives and friends...  My fervent wish is for the Covid-19 to disappear forever, so we can all go back with our normal lives.  Yes, the pandemic taught us a lot of things and we will carry that learnings wherever we may go and whatever we will do.♥♥♥ Thank you Lord for life, family, relatives, friends...  good health, work, business... and for all the blessings... I am not perfect but you love me Lord despite of my imperfections and flaws...