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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Grillin and The Passing

So I got this Weber grill from my boss over the summer. Whenever Im at walmart, Jewel or Dominick's, I'd always forget to get charcoal. So we never had a chance to bbq anything. Even labor day weekend, nope, no bbq for us.

Last week, Thursday, I finally found a small bag of charcoall for only 6 bucks, not too bad... bought it. (I know I should get the big one, we already used  it all up this weekend) Lesson learned.

Anyways, Friday night, Had my first ever Grilled burger. Ok to clear things up, I've had grilled burgers from all over town. I never had an authentic American one.
Here is what I considered authentic.
  • ground beef patties
  • Just salt and pepper!
  • Lettuce
  • Onion
  • Tomatoes
  • Cheese (optional)
  • Lastly grilled from my own gril LOL
Thats it, growing up my mom would always buy ground beef and season it herself, and trust me, when you've tried one of my mom's cooking, you'll totally agree with me that her burgers are gonna be great even with the extra ingredients. Anyways, so Friday night we had burgers.

Here it is:


So yes, they were delicious! mouth watering lol

Saturday morning, we woke up, and the first thing we thought of was to grill some steak. Sadly there wasnt any pictures taken, obviously we just had to eat them right away.

The steak was not to thick, Marinated with Teriyaki Sauce, Soy Sauce, Lemon Juice, Salt and Pepper (just eye balled it) and rubbed it with garlic. Later that night, we grilled the rest of the steak and had steak burgers.

As I am typing this, my dearest BF is grillin up some pork ribs, with his little assistant keeping him company out in the balcony. I say they make a good pair. The little one is just out there saying hi to every squirrel, bird and rabbit she see.

Here's the pork ribs.

The passing of the blue box
Also this was a sad weekend for us. Our dear Blue box (our car) was donated to Kars 4 Kids, when the Tow truck came, It had probably a 2008 acura tsx, and I asked the guy can i have it if its just being junked. He said the owner had it in its garage for weeks, and I asked him why, He said it was Flooded. I asked him how, he said It got flooded from that last storm we had. It will cost more to repair that kind of damage than the fix our car needed.

The Blue Box meant so much to me even though it wasnt mine to begin with. Im too attached to it, because its the car that Etna grew up with, even though shes just two years old, she can spot that car anywhere in the parking lot. Its also the car that we took Etna with for her doctor appointments in the city. It never broke down even though we know its nearing its end. Yesterday it finally came, and just like that it was gone. I know its just a thing, but it became a part of our family too. As a goodbye, we gave it a salute.


As to celebrate something new, we are piggin out lol
There's no point of keeping the blue box, it was time to move on.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Life, youtube, car, and effin jersey shore

As for my current situation, I cannot begin how to explain, how messed up it is. My car which was very dependable decided to just not work anymore. Took it to the mechanic, they said the cost of the repair will be more than the car's worth. So there goes that. Also, Ive been home since Monday afternoon, which is not my fault to begin with. I lost 4 days worth of workday which sucks. It means lesser paycheck, and there goes that one too.

So far, the only thing that is keeping me happy is my family, my little one discovered singing lately, and that really warms up my heart. I have also been active on my youtube channel, which is a really really great hobby.I get to help a lot of people. I say really really a lot lol Also I am putting a lot of my free time helping my family's charity http://nicollescreations.blogspot.com that benefits a lot of poor kids in my hometown of Zamboanga, Philippines.

Sometimes I think, no matter how much we pray, sometimes we need to understand that life really does work in a very mysterious way. Life will bring you to your lowest, and all of the sudden, Something awesome happens. That awesomeness needs to come like now! I am really really tired of waiting(see? I did it again) Why can't I be lucky enough to be at the Oprah show when she gives away a car or maybe at the Ellen Show, where she gives a lucky someone 10k?

I think I need it too, who doesnt? Its not like I'm a bum, and I have no where to go. Maybe I dont. =) My life as it is could be the best reality show, all the drama, and funny things that can and would go wrong. I think the ratings will be off the chart. How come the kids from The Jersey Shore get so much attention, when the only thing they do is be drunk, be stupid, and do those things over and over again. They get how much per episode?! I dont even wanna say it.... I like watching the show, I admit that, its hilarious. But see what I mean, My life is hilarious as it is, so can I get my own show on TLC?  I promise, Im no Kate Gosselin OK!

With all that said, If you are wondering what I have been doing on youtube, I just started my own makeup channel. Ive been getting a lot of makeup related questions. So I decided to put it up for my friends with makeup troubles, and makeup virgins hahaha. Its nothing too fancy ok. A lot of my viewers cant afford high end products, so here I am, just trying to help.
http://www.youtube.com/user/xogoxo

If you wanna get updates about my life? follow me here or you can also stalk me on Twitter
user: xogoxo

So thats it my friends, Thats all I have for you today. So many more things I can talk about, but I'll just end this here,I will leave you all hanging.

Wherever you are in the world, I leave this..

good morning, good evening, and good night

xo,
Grace 

Review: ELF $5 MIneral brushes



I purchased everything with my own money, I am not getting paid to review these products by ELF. This is my 100% honest opinion.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

LANYARDS/ CHOKER Q&A

If you have any questions regarding the products below, please let me know.
email me here:
nicolelanyard@yahoo.com

For Products click on the "shop" for a good cause" tab

I am helping out my sister's outreach program which she started in the Philippines. She is helping less fortunate kids, in my hometown of Zamboanga, Philippines. For more info about her charity, please click the " OUTREACH PROGRAM" tab on top.


She all hand made these lanyards, She was also the winner for JCPenney Get Schooled contest winner with The City's Star WHITNEY PORT.


Her contest entry, she also talks a little bit about her outreach program
as seen here.




Thank you for purchasing, I will be posting up more, as soon as my dear sister finishes making them.
Sales earned, will go to her charity and also towards buying materials for making more lanyards.



Saturday, September 11, 2010

My Everyday Makeup Routine






















Product List:
Face:
Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer
Clinique Super Balanced Makeup in Porcelain Beige
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Maybelline Dream mousse concealer in medium 0-2.5
Hard Candy Baked Bronzer in Tropics
Hard Candy Blush in Honeymoon as highlight
 Eyes:
Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Slate
Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow in brule
Lips:
ELF Super Shinny Lipgloss in Goddess

Fall Trends: Olives

Sunday, September 5, 2010

My Youtube Story: TAG

Saturday, September 4, 2010

August '10 Hits and Misses

 
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