#cleaneats

There goes my new obsession. I know that it's too early to write about something I'm new to but I have so much emotions about this new obsession of mine. It's just something I see that I can commit to. The funnest part is actually not the eating part but the process that takes place before it. The planning out what to cook, preparation and the final part when you get to taste the food that you prepared and think "Hey, clean food doesn't have to taste so bad after all!" and everything actually tastes so good. It makes me happy.

I'm looking forward to preparing more healthy and clean food. It doesn't hurt that I get to lose weight on the process too! :) I hope I can stick with this lifestyle in the long run because it gives me more gratification than indulging in mindless eating and binge eating on junk food! It actually challenges me more to think of healthier options for snacks than to just grab on the yummiest looking junk food my mind tells me to EAT! 

Birthday Wish List 2014

...and things to be grateful for.

Birthday wishlist in random order.

TANGIBLE THINGS 

1.) Personalized Tote Bag by Sarah V. Got a sketch from the fab Sarah V.

      What is a more thoughtful gift than the gift of custom made by a very talented person? 

2.) Coffee maker  from the fab Sarah V.

      For my office coffee drinking purpose. I don't know if this will be very useful though because I drink my coffee once a day on a normal day which I drink during breakfast.

3.) Nars The Multiple matte bronzing stick

4.) Real techniques face brush set

     Now if you are a friend of mine in real life and wants to get me this as a gift and has no clue where to get it, let me help you. This can be bought online from instagram shops (check @es_online) and WAGW in Ayala Cebu also (used to) sell this. If it's no longer available in the aforementioned, please be a better friend and do your research too! 

5.) Shu Uemura eyebrow pencil (HARD)  again, from the fab Sarah V. I'm spoiled I know.

6.) UCC coffee beans/grounds or a any other good coffee beans.

     If you are not sure if it is good, send it to me so I can give it a try. Remind me to remind you if they are good. 

7.) Concealer (any brand. please recommend a good one. I'm so out of the makeup game lately)

      My eye bags will be forever grateful to you.

8.) Benefit Porefessional

      Just to add to my stash. A real hoarder hoards.

9.) Organizational Stuff

      I'm kind of addicted to organizational stuff lately.

10.) Nike Flyknits

      Now, if you really love me that much and would want to extend your great appreciatiIon for my existence, please buy me a nice pair of Flyknits or any other cute pair of running shoes. I will love you forever. 

11.) Water jugs/jars

       I love water jugs and can't get enough of them. I love drinking water so trust in me when I say that this will be a useful gift.

12.) Exercise shorts

       For the runner wannabe in me. Got a bunch of yoga clothes which makes my heart so happy! 

13.) Samsung Galaxy Note Tab 

       Although I have a feeling that Samsung will release a newer, nicer tab soon. I still want a Samsung Tab.

14.) iPhone 5s or a 5c

       I cannot decide which I like more. The sleek and chic one or the cute one. I'm just crazy that I want to switch my current gadgets. I actually want a Samsung tab an Apple phone and I currently have a Samsung phone and an Apple tab. I wish that I would just be content with what I have instead of  wanting things that I don't have. LOL Got a free phone again! <3

INTANGIBLE THINGS

I'm not even sure if it is grammatically correct to call it things if it is intangible. Anyway, you get me so stop being a grammar Nazi.

15.) Reach my goal weight before my birthday.

      Maybe a little too much to wish for but a girl can dream, right? If ever I get pass my birthday without reaching it, I am not in a hurry! I dedicate this year my healthy eating year and I promise myself to dedicate myself into planning out my meals and eating healthier and cleaner meals. No more YOLO-ing when it comes to food. I'll always remember when to be adventurous still. Don't worry, I won't turn KJ on you if we eat out. I promise. I can never say NO to a good meal with friends. :D

16.) Become a better version of myself.

       It is always my goal to become a better version of myself every day. That's why I dedicate myself into reading things that interests me. Which varies. One day I'm interested in makeup, the other days I'm interested in organization, business, computers, architecture, talking about other people (HAHAHA) or just reading a bunch of things out of Thought Catalog (which was my favorite website but I'd like to think we lost it. They've been posting really nonsense and useless stuff lately). Every day is a chance to grow. Talking to new people makes us grow. Experiencing new things and doing things you don't normally do. I always try to challenge myself because I hate having a comfortable and boring life. 

17.) Become richer!!!

      Don't we all want to be richer? Sure (I presume) that we all get our monthly salary (if you work) but I hope I do get a chance to grow my money elsewhere. The idea and opportunity, I hope to have this year! :) 

18.) Lifestyle change. 

      A healthier lifestyle maybe. I know that it has been one of my forever rant that I want to start running but I know that one day I will get there! I hope we'll have more cross fit sessions because it helps me to be more active. Sometimes I get lazy to workout at home. :p

19.) Meet new interesting people, mentors and connections

      I love meeting new clients and people older than me because more than the business that they give me, I love when they share their wisdom to me. I learn so much from people who are much older than me. I love them and hopefully meet more mentors this year. It's one of the things that I appreciate most in my work. Meeting people who are so generous with their knowledge and share them to me.

20.) New life challenges that I wish to surpass

      I love new challenges and I hope never to live a boring day in my life ever again! I hate having boring days. Like today.

I cannot believe I'm growing a year older again in a few days but I'm very thankful for everything He has given me. My life is not perfect but I'm very grateful for it and I think that's what matters most.

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