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marixpedition · 4 years

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5 Risks That Gave 2019 a 180-Degree Turn

It is almost the end of the year, and here we are trying to look back at what basically happened in the year that is yet to end. I am guessing that it will either be a trip down to memory lane or a flashback of regrets. It is undeniable that we are all rooting for the former though.

2019 embodies a different personality for every person. I have scrolled through Instagram looking at people’s 2019 stories - travel, success, milestones, relationships, reconciliation, breakups, enlightenment, coffee, and more coffee. Some would say it is a year to be thankful for; some would say it is something they have to let go of. I am thinking each year boils down into two options: make or break.

I have known people who got married this year, had their first child, graduated from college or graduate school, got back with their ex, traveled a lot this year, just got promoted at work. Others I have known of lost a family member, ended a long time relationship, got cheated on, lost an opportunity they have been waiting for so long, was rejected by a person they liked so much or friendzoned, had a friendship gap because of little things that got out of hand.

Disclaimer lang puu: ‘di ako nagbablind item or nangchichismis.

Each year that passes for us is a mathematical problem that just got solved or just left us even more puzzled than we were in this life. If I were to assess my 2019, I choose the latter. There are so many things this year that got me asking myself, “ What the heck was that?” or “What on Earth just happened?”

I am about to share to you 5 personal things that happened in my year and what I learned from them. These are not just 5 personal issues or drama or whatever you would call that, but they are “risks” I took this year that made me tell myself, “Damn, girl! Ano? Rebel ghorl?”

1. Pixie Cut

Christmas of 2018 was when I finally had a short haircut after 3 years of having a long hair, but 2018 was yet to be shaken. It was because I finally decided, middle of this year, to get a pixie after a year of push and pull conflict with myself. I was too excited to get my hair chopped real short that time and also nervous. Why was I nervous? SIZT! I was about to get the shortest length of haircut in my entire life (so far). Who knows I might sport myself a baldy some day?

Do I consider it a risk? ENTIRELY. It was a huge risk because I was not fully confident that I will be able to pull it off after the magic of the salon blower expires. It turns out to be true. Reactions of the people I know were mixed. “Omg! You cut your hair? I love it!” “It suits you! How I wish I can do the same!” “What happened to your hair?!” “Why did you cut it?” “What are you doing with your life?” (Oo besh may ganun nagtanong, “Ano ginagawa mo sa buhay mo?”)

How did my family react to it? My brother - no comment. My mother - at first she was confused as to why I would cut my hair very short but she eventually accepted my decision. After months of having my pixie, she also got the same hairdo. Idol talaga ako ng nanay ko. ‘Di bale idol ko din naman siya. My father - he did not like it. He thought I looked like a “tomboy” in Filipino context. Jake Zyrus ganorn daw. Even my relatives from the province was not a fan of it especially the titas. I still love them, but I was on the verge of blaming the culture for what it has imposed on women with short hair and glorifying those with long ones. But I said to myself, WHATEVER.

That is when it hit me.

That is how it feels when you defy the norms without actually violating any rules. Cliché man pero EMPOWERED tayo mga mamshies. It was following my heart’s desire without compromising my faith and principles nor any relationship. It was a great leap for me - doing something new and beyond my comfort zone.

It reminded me of the day I put my life in the hands of the Lord. Many people would say it is very risky and scientifically unstable based on human calculations, but never in my entire life did I feel like I have done the right-est thing until I have surrendered everything to Him.

But why did I grow my hair again? P350 monthly haircut maintenance at Bench Fix Salon. Mahal, besh. Pulubi na ako.

2. 2nd Pair of Lobe and Helix Piercing

The second thing I will talk about is indeed RISKY. I admit that I have compromised few of my principles and relationships here. Example would be the promise to keep the body pure for it is the temple of the Holy Spirit, which means that having tattoos or cuts/wounds do not make the Lord pleased. Also, because I am an educator who is to be a role model in the academic institution, I must not have gotten a piercing that could push my students to do the same which obviously is not allowed in school.

Second best question is do I regret getting those piercings? Kind of. I am not the type of person who breaks the rules because I detest any form of hassle if it can be avoided. Now, having these piercings is so hassle when I am at work because they have to be removed then put on again at night to make sure the holes do not close.

Hassle talaga, mga besh. Wala eh. Priorities. I love my work more than my nice earrings and piercings.

Kathryn Bernardo made me get the piercings. Haaayy. I still love her though.

Do I recommend piercing? Yes, one pair only for girls. For boys, nah.

But to those who are wondering where I got them (hehe), I’ve had my first pair of lobe since I was a child. I don’t exactly remember where I got them. My second lobe piercings are from Unisilver which used an ear gun. It was more painful compared to needle piercing. My helix piercing was done by Iggy Boy Palma, a professional tattoo and piercing artist, at Whiplash Tattoo in BF Aguirre. Popular question: Which is safer and less painful? Definitely, needle piercing. I give it a 2/10 level of pain.

3. Bleaching my Hair

It was only this December that I finally decided to give my grown pixie a new look. I had the back part trimmed and gave in to the highlights club. At first, I was troubled by how it looked like after having it bleached. IT WAS SUPER LIGHT AND BRIGHT #ManokNaDilaw (yellowish orange). I got nervous because it looked bad on me, and I do not want to be called out again for another violation. So, I had the stylist layer the color with another coating which is gray.

Many people have asked how it was done. Let me share with you how simple it was. First, the stylist tied my hair in half pony tail. The loose part (untied) was the one that got bleached and colored gray. Finally, if you put the pony down, the light dye will be covered but is partially seen which is actually the idea of the style.

Was I happy about it? SUPER. I think this hairstyle is actually cool-subtle kind of rebel. It is not loud obvious, but it shows and stands out. Thank you, Pinterest.

Do I recommend it being done in a salon? Yes! Less hassle, and the stylists know better. However, if you have been coloring your own hair for years now, I guess you could do a DIY not to mention that it will be cheaper.

4. Getting Darker

What is wrong with being dark? NOTHING. But is there something wrong? Yes, many in this country believe that those who are fairer look better. Am I angry? No, but I am sad. Ganda ko kaya, char.

This year, I was blessed to have visited Boracay with my church friend. Despite it being crowded, it was a real paradise (Kala ko nga nasa abroad ako eh puro foreigners legit). The white sand was so fine just like flour. During the trip, I did bring with me sunscreen but not to make myself not get dark but to avoid sunburn. Yes. I was super ready to dive into the sea and just get all that rays on sunshine on my skin. When going on a beach trip, getting a tan is a must. I think tan looks pretty. To cut the long story short, I got darker intentionally lol.

Why is this a risk? I believe I have never been as dark as that in the past four years. After some time, our family went to our province in Quezon. Many of our relatives were like, “Ang itim mo!” “You got dark!” (Ano pa po? Keep it coming!) Well, it’s true, but what is saddening is the facial expressions that accompanied their remarks. Am I mad? Of course, not! It is a risk I do not regret at all. I do not mind getting dark as long as I get dark while on a beach trip and not here in Manila heat.

5. A New Work Responsibility

Now is some serious talk. (Kabado me sa part na ituu) What has changed this academic year for me? First, I got new additional tasks that are more challenging. Second, I am advising both students and teachers already. Third, I’m doing OTs again.

What exactly is this that I am talking about? It’s hard to explain, but let me put it this way. I used to be just an extra in a scene. Now, I am a some sort of a minor character who is tasked to help the protagonist achieve the goal and slay the enemies.

Am I happy about the opportunity? BIG YES. Is it mostly fun doing the job? No (nako nako talaga). There are more emotional heartbreaks, mental breakdowns, and sleepless nights. I have learned things in a not so easy way like how words could mean differently to the company and to the customer and how honest and transparent I must be to our clients. There were moments when I think I knew better, and it was so difficult to submit to authority. In those times, I was able to prove again that only God will remain consistent by my side. He is my constant help and supporter who encouraged me to choose what is right rather than what is convenient.

Did this opportunity put me in a better situation? Triple yes. I admit that the journey is an uphil climb. There is absolutely zero shortcuts (hirap kung hirap mga kapatid). However, God surrounded me with people who helped me mature, be graceful under pressure, control my emotions, laugh despite the hurt, and clearly see the beauty of being a teacher.

To end this post, I would like to just praise the God Almighty for His faithfulness in our lives. Getting through the 365 days is no joke. There were nights I thought of not going to work the next day because I had so many doubts and insecurities. Fortunately, I have only had one absence because I was sick. It was an ironman race to finish 2019. There were several curves and confusing directions which stressed me so much. Even though it was exhausting and tempting to give up, God pushed me to not stop moving until the end of the race (which of course I have not reached yet).

My 2019 is not as extravagant or controversially interesting as others’, but what I can say is that in those motivating experiences that happened in my year, I have earned a bigger faith in Him.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

v. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

v.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

#2019 #yearend #goodbye2019 #yearendlearnings #reflections #newyear #thankyou #grateful #inspirational #spiritual #Christian

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daisychaindaydreamsblog · 5 years

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Okay, so let me preface this post by saying that this is a rather delayed response because I’ve been searching my brain to find some interesting facts about myself, haha! I was recently nominated by the lovely UniquelyMe for The Versatile Blogger Award. Both these ladies are so supportive of my blog and create such inspiring and authentic content; and I’m so glad to have connected with them through the online blogging sphere. Today’s blog post is my response to being nominated for this award, which asks me to share seven interesting facts about myself. At the end of this post, I’ve nominated some of my favourite bloggers who haven’t already been nominated. Let’s share the love! 🙂

I hope you enjoy reading my responses and learn something interesting about me!

Image Source: the lovely Jasmine Dowling

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I enjoy cooking & baking!

(1) I enjoy baking & cooking… I’m on holidays at the moment, so I’m enjoying spending more time in the kitchen. Some of my favourite recipes I’ve made lately include lots of different bliss ball flavours, savoury ricotta and vegetable tarts, vanilla macaroons, cinnamon & banana bread (a classic), and my all time favourite dark chocolate and beetroot cake (which I’m always rambling on about on my Instagram).

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I’ve always loved fashion & experimenting with my personal style

(2) I’ve always loved fashion & developing my sense of style – I think your personal style is a lovely (and fun!) way of expressing your personality and ‘vibe’. I think my personal style is forever evolving and I enjoy mixing classic silhouettes with seasonal trends I like. A few of my favourite fashion items include statement earrings (I think I have more earrings than jumpers at this point, haha!) and everything pink – sneakers, tops, hair scarves, you name it). I’m also loving the hair accessories trend – I think they really add a something extra to your everyday style and always put a smile on my face. 🙂

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I’m more of a film person than a TV person

(3) I’ve always considered myself more of a film person than a TV series kind of girl. However, I joined Netflix in December last year and have already lost count of how many series I’ve binge watched, hahaha! Some TV series I enjoy binge watching *ahem, wasting so much time* include ‘Gossip Girl’, ‘Dead To Me’ and the telenovela ‘Jane The Virgin’. On the topic of films, especially more recent ones which actually involved me going to the cinema (something I rarely do nowadays!), I enjoyed watching ‘Five Feet Apart’, and ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’. If you’re interested in reading more about my favourite things to watch on Netflix, I’ve written a few blog posts: here and here sharing my recommendations.

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I love traveling the world

(4) I love to travel and have a very long bucket-list of travel destinations I’d love to visit and/or revisit in the future! Whilst I’ve enjoyed all the places I’ve been lucky enough to visit with my family, some of my favourite places in the world are France (I am in love with french style, lifestyle, cuisine, architecture, and well I could go on!), Italy and Japan. I often daydream about revisiting these beautiful travel destinations and exploring more hidden gems…

Sharing this ‘fact’ about myself inspired to post some nostalgic travel photos which you see more over on my Instagram @daisy_chain_daydreams.

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My Blogging Journey

(5) I started my style, beauty & lifestyle blog Daisy Chain Daydreams in September 2015, so almost four ways ago now… this honestly feels crazy, I still consider myself a ‘newbie’ blogger, however I am enjoying every moment in this journey! I’ve also met so many sweet souls through the blogosphere. Everyone is so talented, creative and has an authentic voice in the online world. I’m a firm believer in the saying “collaboration over competition” and all the supportive ladies who I’ve met online are a testament to this.

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I’m always experimenting with my hair length

(6) One of my favourite things to experiment with is my hair…

Okay so in actual fact I’m quite lazy when it comes to styling my hair everyday. My signature look is a low ponytail with cute hair accessories (so basically a glorified ponytail), hehehe! However, when I was a young tween I had really long hair, which is naturally very thick, and I remember sitting on the edge of the bed whilst my mum patiently dried my hair for quite some time… bless her soul! 🙂 I’ve also played around with fringes, thick straight ones as well as side bangs. Then I started going slightly shorter each time I visited the hairdresser, including a lob (long bob) to a bob to a chin grazing bob.

Fun fact: my absolute favourite hairstyle is a curled short bob (which I take zero credit for, my hairdressers are the best!). However, I rarely have curls because I can’t seem to recreate the dreamy Pinterest waves look myself! If you have any tips, please let me know in the comments! 🙂

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The Guidelines

When the Versatile Blogger Award, they outlined the following rules for nominees interested in participating to follow…

1. Thank who nominated you for the award at the beginning of your blog post sharing your responses, and link to their blog. Let’s share the love!

2. Share seven interesting things about yourself so your readers can get to know you a little better. Okay I only shared six because I really can’t think of anything else that’s interesting about me, hahaha!

3. Lastly, at the end of your blog post share the love, and nominate 10-15 of your favourite bloggers who haven’t already been nominated and shared their responses.

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I’m nominating the following lovely ladies for the Versatile Blogger Award…

A Girl & Grey

Stacey Louise White

Rolly Mag

The Beauty Wanderer

Indigo’s Life

Be There in Ten

Beauty Style Travel Blog

Peachy Good Skin

Emmie’s Beauty Life

The Life of Laura

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I hope you enjoyed this week’s blog post and found out something interesting about me, hehehe! I’m planning on doing a Q&A soon to celebrate my blog’s anniversary in September, so please send through any questions you’d like me to answer (fashion, beauty, wellbeing, lifestyle, blogging, etc). You can either post them in the comments below or DM on Instagram @daisy_chain_daydreams. I look forward to answering all your questions soon! 🙂

Daisy Chain Daydreams xox

The Girl Behind The Blog: 10 Things About Me… Okay, so let me preface this post by saying that this is a rather delayed response because I've been searching my brain to find some interesting facts about myself, haha!

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