Showing posts with label So Random. Show all posts
Showing posts with label So Random. Show all posts

Friday, August 10, 2012

I Got Bitten By the Blog Bug

About a few days ago, I got a comment from Nicole of axonsanddendrites that she awarded me with a "tag award" called the Blog Bug award (her personal creation). The moment I read about it, I started answering the questions and I got stumped, so I took a few days rearranging my answers. =)

I admit that it's very difficult for me to answer questions, but I just went on with it. It was fun still. So here goes nothing. =)




According to Nicole:

"I want to give the Blog Bug award to all those bloggers out there who are active and are always trying to update their fellow bloggers and readers even with their busy life from work and such. I know that it is only passion, drive and happiness from their readers' comments that make them try to do more posts, and I hope that with this Award/tag, we can create a closer knit community of bloggers and readers from all around the country and the world. :)"

And the rules are:
  • If you are given the Blog Bug award, You must answer the questions that follow and the title of the post should be "I Got Bitten by the Blog Bug"
  • You must give the link of where you originally got this award, and you can tag as many bloggers as you want. Link their pages on the post and also inform them through comments in their blog. :)
  • Optional: You must post a banner corresponding to the site that you are using to blog in your sidebar and it should link back to your post about the Blog Bug Award.

And here's me answering (at least trying to) the questions:

1. When and why did you start blogging?

-I started blogging officially and perpetually 4th of July 2011. That's my personal blog though. I created Charlie's Mirror January 2012. I started blogging because of the persuasion of my good friend in college. I've always wanted to go further than my journals when I share my thoughts so that I could reach more people (and fix my shyness), and my friend suggested that I try blogging. I guess it worked. I was a bit doubtful about maintaining a blog at first, but I went on with it. Charlie's Mirror is just a brainchild of my obsession with just about anything and makeup.

2. What do you love to blog about and why do you like it?
-I love blogging about anything, but I jump-started this blog with makeup stuff because it has become an obsession. My mom tickled my fancy for applying makeup when I was young and it just grew with me. But I'm also borderline obsessed with movies, television series, books, and music, so I guess you'll see a bit of everything on that in this blog soon.

3. How did you get your blog name?
-I've named my blogs after my fictional characters from unfinished works. I decided that since the writings will not be finished anytime soon, I'll take the characters out for a ride as my blog personas. Charlie's Mirror is named after Charlotte or Charlie, the character I described as a witty redheaded girl. She's knows no bounds and remembers everything she sees. I see her as someone who'd write a blog, and won't hold back. The mirror is a way of saying that everything that I encounter and see, I try to share with you. That, and I love Disney, Snow White, and the magic mirror on the wall. =)

4. What do you think is your best post yet?
- I don't think I have one yet that I'd consider my "best." Soon I hope. But as of this moment, I'm all for my attempts on nail art. =)

5. What is your inspiration for blogging at present?
-My inspiration right now of course would definitely be the readers who take the time to read my posts. Knowing that someone out there is taking the time to take in my weirdness and read my blog inspires me. =)

6. Message for your readers:
-Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my entries, going through my lengthy explanations and twisted words. Thanking you for leaving comments, suggestions, and everything else. Thank you for trying to connect with me. I hope that you will see me as your friend someday soon. =)

And now for the fun part, I give this Blog Bug Award to:


And if you happened to have just come across my blog, and found this a fun post to try yourself, then I'm tagging you. =)

Have a great weekend guys. Cheerio!


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Introducing Me Phase 1

It just dawned on me (I swear) that my profile picture here on Blogger is not my real face. I always use silhouettes as pictures because I'm way too shy to well, show my real "face" but anyway. I just uploaded my real picture just so you know that I'm no computer program doing a blog. I'm a real person. I'm a real girl. Haha. =)


My next goal is to tell you my name, but I'm still not sure when. But, I promise (crossing my heart here) that I'll be telling you who's the real Charlie. Soon enough. =)


Anyway, stay indoors guys. The wind's pretty scary. Cheerio!


P.S. Can you forgive the picture? It's my best one. Taken by one of my high school best friends. =) And I do smile like that. That's my normal smile. =)

Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Beauty Junkee turns Three!

Hi guys. As you all know, I haven't been very, very active lately, so I only found out today that Ms. Martha is giving away prizes for the third anniversary of The Beauty Junkee. Forgive me for being out of the loop. Anyway. today is the last day, if you want to join. Here are some of the prizes! Drool away! (The rest of this entry, except for the parting words are from The Beauty Junkee website announcement) =)












This giveaway is a tribute to all the loyal TBJ readers, avid blog readers, (we value your visits!) supporters, my family, and of course, my fellow beauty bloggers who continually share this passion with me, no matter how crazy it may seem to other people.



I've worked on this giveaway all- March long, and I am so happy to know that my hardwork has bore so many wonderful fruits--- fruits that are worth a whopping P70,000.00. Yep, you've read it right. I am giving away 70k worth of prizes to 16 lovely contestants.

Here are the prizes at stake. Every item is BRAND NEW, FYI. :)


FAIR BEAUTY LOOT:

One winner will receive a Body Rituals body set in Strawberry Smoothie (Whipped body frosting, Honey Bath Syrup, Dry Oil Mist, and Body Spritz), Strawberry Loofah, and Snoe toiletries bag



Personal Giveaway 1:
One winner will take home an Acne Solutions set, VMV Re-Everything Cream, Etude House eye patch and Red Ginseng Mask, 2 Covergirl Natureluxe lipbalms, and a 350g Strip It! waxing set



Personal Giveaway 2:
One Winner will take home Myra-E Tinted moisturizers, Revlon Top Speed nail polishes, Nature Republic Snail Mask, Bath and Body Works Amour lipgloss, Maybelline Baby Lips lipbalm, Etude House Dear Darling Lip and Cheek Tint, Avin Simply Pretty mascara, The Face Shop Phytogenic foundation sample, 2 Covergirl Natureluxe lipbalms, and 350g Strip It! Waxing kit

Personal Giveaway 3:
One winner will take home Bath and Body Works Carried Away body mist and Whaam Antibac, Grace Cole body lotion, NYX and Nature Republic Nail Polishes, Etude House Pomegranate Face Mask, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil- Free Toner sample, Prosource VCO soap, Majolica Majorca Honey Pump Gloss Neo, Nivea Med Protection Lipbalm, 2 Covergirl Natureluxe Lipbalms, and 350g Strip It! waxing set



These are just some of the prizes to be given away. I was planning to show you guys all of the price sets but you know how my Internet connection is. Bad. There will be a total of 16 winners. There's still about 6 hours before the official end of May 31. So go and put your entries up!
To know more about the fabulous giveaway check THIS out... To those who will decide to join, good luck! Cheerio!





Sunday, February 12, 2012

A Moisturizing Failure

Hi. I've been in and out again. I hate to start my Feb entry with a failed item but since I haven't had the chance to take pictures of my to-review items...

I was trying out Garnier's whiten and moisturizing cream. I got sample sachets from a fair. I was actually looking forward to trying it because of the whole dark spots whitening promise. I even waited until my face has cleared up a bit just to see if it really was effective.

Unfortunately, just two days in and I have already welcomed two brand new zits. =( I'm really disappointed. I don't know if it's just me and my weird skin though. I was hoping to have discovered a fast and effective solution to dark spots.

Well, it's just one of those days. I'm just hoping my aloe gel can do a quick fix. Anyway, hope you had a great weekend. Any great buys? Lemme know. Cheerio!