Beauty Junkie

Dear Diary,

I slept late again last night. I really didn't do anything important nor productive. I just could not fall asleep, to think I had a full body massage last night. Guess my mind can't stop working.... Or I'm just really insomniac. -____-

Anyway, since I was up late last night, I researched about Kora Organics. It is the line of beauty products that my ever-favorite girl in the world, Miranda Kerr, developed and endorses. I have read so many good reviews about it which made me think of ordering it online. I tried adding products to the shopping cart and guess what how much my bill is? AUD 350!! (Shipping costs are included already) Haha! Talk about spending too much for skin care. But then, it will be worth it. So I decided to save a portion of my salary every 2 weeks. :) It also amazes me that the products are really organic and made in Melbourne, Australia - my dream place. (Yep, not Paris) I've always wanted to live there ever since it was considered as the most livable place. Now it ranks 3rd. Vancouver, Canada and Vienna, Austria as being the 1st and 2nd in the rank, respectively. Ooohh, can't wait to buy Kora Organics and be a long time user of it (since ze boyfriend and I re planning to move in Oz). :D

I'm such a fan of Miranda Kerr - the perfect epitome of beauty!❤

Victoria Secret Angel wannabe (lol),

Secret Diary Keeper

Going Japanese

Dear Diary,

It was already noon when I woke up. My body seems to be on hibernate mode whenever it's weekend. My aunt even kept waking me up to eat, maybe it's their way of checking if I'm still breathing. Lol Though I didn't have my appetite earlier so I did not take my lunch. I just browsed the internet, searched some apartments that ze boyfriend and I will be living in when we move to another country. Yes, we're moving. But only for a couple of years. We just want to work and study abroad. :) I was on dreamy state as I was searching for a house or apartment. My mind couldn't help wander off and imagine what our lives will be like when we get there. Eeeekk! It makes me nervous and excited :') I really hope all our plans push through!

Around 5pm, ze boyfriend messaged me and wanted to have dinner out. I agreed since I didn't have much better to do. I met up with him at the hair cutters  and we went to this Japanese place we've been eyeing on. The place was full and we had to wait to be seated. We were like 5th in the waiting list and was only seated after almost half an hour. I really liked the place because it felt like we were in Tokyo, in a small noodle house that has dark wooden tables and chairs.

Ze boyfriend ordered a spicy ramen, dumplings and karaage for both of us. The ramen was not too spicy which made me love it since I have colds, it kind of help me soothe my throat and runny nose. If you know what I mean. :P The karaage was so crispy and its sauce is very tasty and sweet. My kind of sauce. ;) As for the dumplings, I think it has tuna inside but I didn't like it so much. It was okay but not the type of food that I'll order again. All in all, it was a good experience. Both of us were really full and very satisfied!

Right now, I am just going to work on my pre-employment requirements for my new job. Since I only have 2 weeks before I start, I must not waste any time. I hope I could submit everything before my first day. :) Tomorrow I'm going to the spa. My nails need some pampering already! Not that I'm such a girly girl. Once in a while I go to a nail salon to have my nails done. I am more of a body massage fan. Ze boyfriend and I both love massages! *Oooohh*

Alright, I'll update my other blog now. Hihi! Have a good night, folks! :>


Loving spontaneous dates,
Secret Diary Keeper

A Fresh Start Coming

Dear Diary,

My eyes are all droopy. My head is throbbing due to lack of sleep. But I  don't want to pass up the opportunity to tell you how this day made me so happy and blessed! To be honest, I feel like I am alive once again. Not that I died, of course. It's just that I am glad to have something to look forward to again. :>

As you all know, I have already resigned in my current job. I only got a couple of weeks left and right now, I am making the most out of it. I talk to my colleagues more, catch up with them even how busy we all are. Of course, since I am about to leave, I was searching for another job for more than 2 weeks now. I originally wanted to work at this accounting firm that I used to apply before, but then they didn't choose me. Good thing, the same human resource manager of that accounting firm called me and asked me if I am interested in another position in the firm. It is under a financial advisory firm which at some part is related to my current job. I told her yes and I'll be glad to try applying for the position. Honestly, I am not really sure that time what I really want to do. All I know is I need to get a new job. They called me for a initial phone interview then she endorsed me to the client who, after a week of dreadful waiting, eventually scheduled me for a final interview last Monday. It went well and as usual, I waited again for the results. (Read my previous post)

Yesterday (thursday) while I was at work, I was sending a text message to ze boyfriend when my phone started to ring. It was the HR manager, telling me if I could come to the office tomorrow (that's today - Friday) for the job offer. Geez, I was really mind blown and overjoyed. Haha! Of course I said yes and immediately told ze boyfriend about it. I even told some of my closest colleagues too about the job offer. They were excited for me as well.

Today came and I went to the office just right on time. We talked about my contract and all the perks I'll be getting. I was really surprised with all the perks! Lol It has exceeded my expectations! So I signed and now... I am officially hired! I got a new job, with my preferred work schedule, with a high paying salary and most of all, my new job practices work life balance. :D I even get to have a 2-week vacation on Christmas season. How awesome is that?

I will be starting there 2 weeks from now, August 5 to be exact. I won't have any bum period since I only have a weekend to rest and be ready for a fresh start. By the way, here's an email I received from my new boss:

I hid the my name and my boss' name for privacy purposes. It was so thoughtful of him to send an email just to congratulate and welcome me to the team. I am really looking forward to work with him and learn new things that could extremely help my career. So, wish me luck guys! xx


Always grateful,
Secret Diary Keeper

Mixed Feelings Monday

Dear Diary,

I've been using my iTouch in blogging ever since I got it back. I have updated most of the apps that I usually use and thought that what will be the use of these apps if I won't use them? So I decided to create my blog posts using my iPod whenever I'm out. Like tonight, I'm currently at ze boyfriend's house hanging with his siblings. I called in sick at work because I had my interview earlier today.

Oh dear, that interview. I came in late! I was freakin' 15mins late. :( And it was all because I slept late last night. I already woke up at 1pm and my interview was at 2pm. Just imagine how shocked I was! My alarm clocksss didn't wake me. I guess my sleep was too deep and sound that I slept for more than 8 hours. So, I immediately got up from the bed, quickly ate breakfast (it was technically my lunch already) and took a bath. I only had roughly 30mins to get ready and another 20mins to travel. But then I forgot that it is Monday, therefore bad traffic awaited me. I kept on apologizing to the HR manager. It was such a bad start of the day. It felt like I don't have any guts to do the interview anymore. :| But I still went there, apologized my arse off and tried to make myself shine. I talked with the Australian client and I just basically answered every single question he had for me. It was nothing personal, just mostly about the work that I am doing in my current job. I really don't know if I did well because the interview only lasted for about 15 mins. Honestly, I don't know my stand. After the HR manager told us to wait for their call 2-3days, I was just staring at the person speaking but not understanding any word she had said. I was literally out of myself. I went to the loo and just sat there and stare at the floor. I kept on re-playing the interview in my head. Yes, I was that anxious and paranoid.

I went to Krispy Kreme to buy myself some donuts to cheer myself up. As I was sitting alone, texting ze boyfriend about how my interview went when suddenly my phone vibrated because the HR manager was calling me. She told me that she'll be sending me an email with a background check form which I need to fill up ASAP. Then I told her I was still near the building and could still go up in the office to fill up the form. She gladly agreed and off I went back to the office. I entered the office and she gave me 3-page stapled papers which mostly asked about my personal information and contact numbers of my references. As I was filling it up, she told me that honestly, I am the priority for the position and the one who is most likely to get the job offer. I was really ecstatic when I heard that! They just need to do a background check on me and deliberate if I will really get the job... I really hope I do get it! I want that job sooo much!!! *prays to God*

When I finished writing, we talked a bit about the job that I am applying for and the salary range for the position. We also talked about the company and the perks and how lucky would I be if I get the job. Also, she told me that the interviewer didn't know that I was 15mins late. The HR Manager turned out to be a really kind-hearted woman who covered me up. She told the interviewer that I was just in the powder room freshening myself. How cool of her to do that, right? :D

When we were done talking, I bid the HR manager good bye and went to the nearby mall. I waited for ze boyfriend, his sister and his sister's boyfriend for 2 hours since they are all still at work. We all just agreed to meet in the Japanese restaurant around 7pm. But to keep myself entertained while waiting, I window shopped first and went to the bookstore and sat there for an hour to read a book. Lol I love books so much!

At dinner, we pigged out on maki and sushi that we all love while talking about the interview I had and their work! Oh dear, I will forever love that restaurant. Haha! I went home with them after, and that is why I am sitting here in their couch, typing this blog post.

It was still a good day, indeed, despite how it all started. All ends well. Good night xx


Hoping to get hired,
Secret Diary Keeper

Insomnia on a Sunday Night

Dear Diary,

It's almost morning to where I am right now but I am still wide awake. I've been sleeping so late in the past few days and I honestly don't know why. It's not healthy anymore because I tend to have massive headaches during the day. What's worse is, it's a big day for me tomorrow. I have a job interview with the company I'm hoping to get hired. Yes, they called me last Friday and told me about the details of my interview. It will be my final interview with them and they've told me that I am a priority for the post. Oh dear, I really hope I meet their expectations and get hired! >.< (BE POSITIVE!)

I've had my Sunday all planned out but then last night I fell asleep at 4 in the morning which is why it was already past lunch time when I woke up and I received a text message from ze boyfriend that he's picking me up because we are going to the mall with his family, and this was not part of my Sunday plans. What the heck, I love being with him and his family. Haha! He bought a new watch by the way. He's kind of obsessed with watches now. Lol After a little grocery shopping, we ate pizzas and it was sooo good. That was my first meal for the day which I think is why it tasted so good for me. I was really hungry! Haha! We also talked about our anniversary trip on January. Since his mom went home from abroad (his mom works abroad), we both agreed to bring our moms with us on our January trip. It will be cool because our moms could bond as well. :> so yeah, I am already planning that trip. Hopefully before August ends, I have already booked us a ticket. *crossed fingers* We went to church afterwards and they dropped me off home. I had dinner with my family while watching a weekend reality TV show that we all enjoy.

That's what happened today. Nothing on my plans worked. I should've studied and prepared for the interview tomorrow... I mean, later. Oh well, I could cram for that tomorrow, right? Lol But seriously, I need all the prayers I could get. I need to get this job! I can't wait to tell you guys all the information about this job because it would definitely give me lots of opportunities. But for now, it remains a secret. So please, please, please... Pray for me! I really hope I do well on my interview tomorrow. :)

I'll hit the sack now. I can't look like a zombie tomorrow. Haha! Oh, another thing. I'll be having dinner with ze boyfriend, his sister and his sister's boyfriend after my interview. I hope it will be some sort of a celebration. #HopefulHeart



Goodnight,
Secret Diary Keeper

Keep Dreaming

Dear Diary,

I don't know what's up with my body lately but even how much sleep I get, I still feel sleepy all the freakin' time. And I am not liking it at all. It prevents me from doing productive things which I have planned for the day. I've been eating a lot too! Guess the next will be my heightened emotions.... Oh dear, PMS season again. Haha!

I have cancelled my appointment with my doctor today because I think I need a lot more sleep for this week's tasks. It will be my last production week with the company and I could not wait for it to end. It will be toxic and stressful once again. But I don't mind it anymore since it's going to be my last. Yay!

Been dreaming a lot in the past couple of days. My mind could not stop working and it still creates images and scenes as I sleep. I don't remember most of it, though. :|

Oh it's Monday again. I just hope a company calls me for my final interview and get me hired. I seriously need to find a job before the month ends. It's a terrifying feeling for me that I might be a bum for a period of time. Lord, please, let me land a job that I will enjoy. It'll be better if I get hired as soon as possible >.<

I'll take a nap before going to work. Byeee~


Hoping for the best,
Secret Diary Keeper

Pondering over unimportant things at midnight

Dear Diary,

As I was about to post all my "catch up" blog post here and in the other blog that ze boyfriend and I have, I remembered that I still have my personal tumblr account which I used to post everything that was on my mind. But ever since I made this secret blog, I stopped posting my stories there. It is just a pain in the arse to maintain more than 2 blogs, most especially if the other one is almost same as the other one. It got me thinking of deleting my personal tumblr account since I just re-post random photos which I could relate to. However, it's such a big waste for me if I deleted that account since most of my stories there were my experiences in College. I am so undecided and confused right now. -____-

I've planning to post pictures of me and ze boyfriend once in a while, and yes, with our faces in it. You could see what we both look like but I'm still thinking about it because I don't want to spoil the whole mysterious writer and purpose of this page. So what do you guys think?

Oh what the heck, no one's reading this. LOL Good night xx


Imagining readers,
Secret Diary Keeper

Hanging on loose ends

Dear Diary,

Right now, wearing my jammies with my hair tied up in a messy bun a little too above my head, I'll be writing my current frustration over something I have no any control of. Do you know the feeling you get when you are so giddy and excited about something great could happen and it might actually change your life permanently? However, it did exactly the opposite. It never happened. How would you feel? Would you feel betrayed? Frustrated? Pissed off?

Well I felt all those things when I have finished reading the third book of Crossfire novels, "Entwined with You". I sound immature, right? But I take my books seriously. Books are big part of my whole life and I will forever be grateful for all the writers in the world. They are giving me a new whole world to live in. Figuratively. Anyway, I finished reading Sylvia Day's 3rd book about Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell. I just really thought that the series will only be a trilogy. That's what I am so excited about! But then when I reached towards the end of the book, and I honestly didn't notice that the book was about to end because there were still too many issues between the main characters, I read the author's note. I was like, "Really? That's the end?" But there's a part in me hoping to have another book. So, I searched the greatest (and easiest) source of information (Not encyclopedia, you dummy. Lol), the internet. I googled about the fourth book and found out that the next book is entitled, "Captivated by You". For some reason there was a sigh of relief in me because I kind of hate reading the last book knowing that the story will end in it. I am sucker for love stories! If they could just be forever playing inside my head. Haha! I am that obsessed with books. So yeah, there is another book to come.... Late this year. At least that's what goodreads.com says. I am really hoping they would not postpone or move the release date like what they did with Entwined with You. I could just not wait for the next book! :D

Oh, I am just looking at the brighter side in this situation... More Gideon Cross for me<3


Still undecided if I am a Grey or Cross loverrr,
Secret Diary Keeper

Found this on my drafts

Dear Diary,

I am currently working. Literally working and doing all my tasks for today at work. My shift starts earlier starting today. Since I am moved to another process and team. Which is why I am confused and sleepy right now. Ughhh adjusting to a new routine again!! My sleeping pattern is slowly getting screwed up for the 2nd time. It's not a bad thing though, because I get to finish work at an earlier time. I get the chance to work out on a normal time and have a good night sleep. :> I am confused right now, because of the work part. I am still getting the hang of the new process and still in progress of learning. :)

What I would like to rant about is.... my boss. My team leader. I changed team leader since I was moved. I was glad to be part of her team because I knew her to be very approachable, humble and friendly. I guess me being her member, changes every single thing on how she treats me. Well, not that she's rude or bossy. It's just that, every move I make, there is something she has to say.


-- HAHA! This is originally entitled "1st Time Rant" and was dated January 28. I didn't realized that I had become patient with my boss for more than 6 months. I tell you, she's really one uptight team lead. But outside work, she's really fun to be with! I went out with her once to watch a dance competition and I totally had fun but that's just it. I'd rather become her friend than her subordinate because I could not really stand her bossy ways for too long. No offense to her. :P

Channing Baby

Dear Diary,

Oh yes, I am back! Just got home from a movie night with my aunt and cousin. We watched White House Down and it was extremely amaaaaziiinggg!! (Oh gosh I put a lot of vowels on my words. Lol) It is definitely one of those good action movies that would really make your heart thump and beat twice faster than you actually do. The lead actor in the movie is, of course my ever gorgeous future husband (he hasn't realized that yet cos he hasn't met me yet :P), Chaning Tatum! <3 Every time I say or write his name there are like invisible hearts around it. I am seriously in love with that guy! Oh he was in reality second to Matt Bomer, but then when I knew that Matt prefers guys over women, that changed the ranking. LOL

Well anyway, the movie is really great! You guys must watch it! It is worth every penny, I tell you. ;) The movie I believe was shown just in time for America's Independence day which was last thursday, July 4th. Here's a YouTube link of the movie trailer just in case you want to know what the movie is all about. White House Down Trailer I don't want to blabber about it because I might drop some spoilers. Haha!

So now, I'm just sitting in my room all alone, probably flood this blog with so many photo posts. (Yes  am planning to do that as a catch up post :>)


Writing on a Saturday night,
Secret Diary Keeper

Inspired Once Again

Dear Diary,

Recently, a close friend of mine started blogging again. And as I read her stories, I realized how much I miss writing and sharing my own thoughts and stories. Her blog got me really inspired so since last week, I've been aching to write here but it was difficult for me to find time with the kind of work that I have.

Speaking of work, I have resigned from my job just this week. This might sound so immature, but I am really not happy with the work that I am doing. There is something missing about it.... It's the fun part. Yeah, I know there isn't a work that is fun but there is a kind of work that I could actually enjoy even if it is not "fun." I had my exit interview yesterday and that interview unexpectedly blew my mind away. The man who interviewed me certainly made sure that it is a big mistake for me to leave the company. He gave me this perspective that made me think twice of my decision. But then, I remembered all the work that I am doing in that company, and thought that it is his job to make people stay. So, I still stood firm with my decision and my last day in the company will be on August 2. I am just really hopeful about getting a job before my last day comes. It's hard to live a bum life even if I have all the time in the world to do all the things that I want. I'd still prefer that I have something to do each day, make myself productive and learn new things. :>

For tonight, I'll be posting all my stories about our Singapore and Malaysia trip. I'd really want to keep a memory of that trip because it's definitely a memorable one. :"> But I'll be going out first because my relatives want to watch a movie tonight. You better wait for my upcoming posts! There'll be lots of photos! Hihi :P


Back to being a blogger,
Secret Diary Keeper