Melanism

I've always found Melanie Marquez witty and funny. I'm a great fan of her Melanie-isms.

Here are some of her quotable quotes circulating in the internet. 

Enjoy!

• My brother is not a girl; he’s a gentleman.
• That’s why I’m a success, it’s because I don’t middle in other people’s lives.
• Don’t judge my brother; he’s not a book.
• I won’t stoop down to my level.
• Hello? Bulag ka ba? Bingi ka ba? Are you dep?
• ‘Yung STD, baka sa maruming toilet lang niya nakuha yan.
• Eh, ikaw ba naman, durugin ang ari mo…Pag di ka naman manutok ng baril.
• We are lovers, not fighters.
• Kapatid ko pa rin siya. We are one and the same.
• I don’t eat meat. I’m not a carnival.
• Sumasakit ang migraine ko.
• Ang tatay ko ang only living legend na buhay!
• I keep my crown in the voltage.
• Can you repeat that for the second time around once more from the top?
• I couldn’t care a damn!
• What’s your next class before this?
• Hello, my brother Joey is out of town, would you like to wait?
• Don’t touch me not!
• You! you’re not a boy anymore! You’re a man anymore!
• Bakit ang dami mong tanong? You’re so questionable.
• You can fool me once, you can fool me twice, you can fool me thrice. But you can never fool me FOUR!
• Hindi ba kayo naawa sa kapatid ko…sa mga kwento nya? Di ba kayo na-PERSUAVE ng mga kwento niya? Hindi si Joey ang tipong mambubugbog ng babae…talaga lang malapit siya sa mga gulo…PRO-ACCIDENT kasi siya eh.
• Boy Abunda: O Melanie, paano na ang showbiz career mo ngayong magmo-Mormon ka na?Melanie: Ah okay lang ‘yon Boy, kasi matagal na rin akong SEMI-RETARDED.
• They should talk behind the scene…
• (answering the phone) Hello. Wait a moment. Please hang yourself.
• (before Christmas) Well, I want to spend my holidays with my family most probably out of place.
• Why I will give my calling card, I’m not a call girl. (Her reply to a certain duke when the latter is asking for her calling card.)
• Eto na po ang pinakamaligayang pasko at manigong taon sa inyong lahat. (During her acceptance speech at a Metro Filmfest awards night where her bioflick, directed by her late father Temyong Marquez, won an award.)
• Period na talaga; wala nang exclamation point. (When asked on S-Files if her present husband, Adam Lawyer, is her Mr. Right)
• And the base of my observation is… (showbiz stripped May 14 GMA Ch. 7)
• At a talk show after her break-up with Derek Dee, Melanie was asked if she had some words for Derek’s mother (whom she partly blamed for the separation). “Oo nga,” said Melanie,“pero i-English-in ko para maintindihan niya.” She looked into the camera and, with the peremptoriness of royalty, said, “And to you, Mrs. Dee, I have two words for you. Ang labo mo!“
• (When asked for a message to her daughter who was allegedly abused by their houseboy) Don’t worry little angel, big angel is here.
• (On what they should do to the houseboy who molested her daughter) He should be put behind bar.
• (While waiting backstage during a noontime show after watching Nikki Valdez do her dance number) Nikki, you’re so galing. You should go to the States. You will sell hotcakes!
• (While she’s in Morning Girls With Kris & Korina promoting her movie with Aleck Bovick) Please watch HIRAM starring Aleck Baldwin (referring to Aleck Bovick) and myself. It’s DIRECTOR by Romy Suzara.
• (After giving birth, and an interview on The Buzz) My answers have been prayered!
• (To ex-flame Senator Lito Lapid) Hello…Huwag kang tumahol sa sarili mong bakuran noh!(In response to being misunderstood) You know, huwag kang tumahol like dogs.
• Ate Ludz: "Paano ka nag-susurvive sa mga trials mo?" "alam mo Ate Ludz, you know, when you are alone, you really have to istep your foot...ah, forward!"
• Eddie Mercado: Angie Dickson has insured her legs for a million dollars, would you also do the same?" Melanie:"No, of course no, because I am proud and contented with my long-legged."
• "A man’s success is a woman’s behind.”
• “My husband was born on a silver spoon”
• “It’s not my problem anymore. It’s their problem anymore.”
• Melanie Marquez was accosted by a certain guy from a certain TV network. He shouted, “Hey *****,” upon which Melanie turned around and retorted, “Don’t you ever, ever call me…hey!”
• “My answers have been prayered.” (After giving birth, and an interview on The Buzz )
• “Hello…Huwag kang tumahol sa sarili mong bakuran noh! You know, huwag kang tumahol like dogs.” (On ex-flame Lito Lapid, in response to being misunderstood )

Hope this made you laugh or at least smile,

Ge-Ann

Many thanks to :

• blogsilog
• noypistuff.blogspot.com
• anti-homesick.blogspot.com
• shawie.com

Ombre-fying!

I first saw the ombre word while watching America's Next Top Model British Invasion. It was one of Tyra's makeover suggestion. Later that day, I randomly read it at a DIY site and it peaked my interest. Seems like this is the in thing among Hollywood actresses and fashion A-listers!

Since Emma, my best bud, and I have been contemplating on dying our hair, I did a little research on this hairstyle. This blog is the fruit of my arduous labor.


I doubt though that when I go to our local hair salons that they will be able to know an ombre look unless I bring a photo of it plus some instructions. Who would want a know-it-all? So for this hairstyle, I will do it myself...soon!


The ombre hairstyle looks like you have just overgrown your sun bleached hair. The roots are darker and it is gradually graded to produce lighter tips using the balayage technique. It just looks like you don't have money to recolor your hair! =P

It is a low maintenance hairstyle that you can easily do at home. Well, at least that's what the people on the internet says. The good thing about this hairstyle is, if you want to hide the ombre (shaded in french) ends you can simply pull it in a ponytail or wind it up in a loose bun. 


First off, what is the balayage technique? It uses the freehand technique. You can paint your hair without the ugly squares foiling or cap highlighting makes. This is best used with hair below the shoulder. The aim is to make your hair look naturally bleached and not streaky.


So how will we ombre-fy our hair in this Philippine setting?

• Don't use blonde hair dye because you would need to bleach your hair first. Use a highlighting kit instead. Hortaleza has some hair bleach powder that will work. 
• Apply the solution at the end of your tresses first gradually moving up until your chin. The lightest part should be the tips and the darkest part should be your roots. Therefore, apply more solution on your tips.
• Dark part of the hair should be from roots to chin level but it is ok if you kindda lighten some parts.
• The longer you leave the bleaching solution on your hair, the lighter it will get. You might want to try on a small strand of your hair and time it just so you know what to get.
• Read the instructions that comes with your hail colorant. I will use Hortaleza Professional Hair Coloring Cream. Mine says that if I use 6% oxidizing lotion, it will just cover the gray hairs or change only my hairs color tone. If I use 9% it is for fashion colors or to change hue of the hair. 12% on the other hand is used for blonde colors to take effect.

With the last info, this is my game plan:

1. Divide my hair into 3 parts.
2. Using  Hortaleza Professional Hair Coloring Cream, I will mix it to 6% oxidizing solution on upper 1/3.
3. Mix with 9% and apply on middle 3rd.
4. Mix with with 12% and apply on last 3rd.

Let's just pray this experiment will work.Ombre!

If this doesn't come out right, I'll just dye my hair back to black!

reference:
http://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/beauty+insider/what+is+the+balayage+effectr,13857
http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Hair/Beauty-Tip-Sun-Kissed-Hair-Color
http://www.haironthebrain.com/2011/01/how-to-diy-ombre-hair/

REVIEW: iWhite Korea Whitening Pack

iWhite Korea has been my all time favorite! I simply dig their Whitening Pack and Nose Pack. I'm so glad it is available at Robinson's Supermarket here in Tacloban City now. Previously, when Tacloban was still mall-free, I get my iWhite from either Watsons Cebu or Manila and only when I get a chance to travel there.

I love this product because once you peel it off your fave you can literally see the blackheads, whiteheads, some facial hair, dead skin and other impurities on the mask!Amazing!

iWhite Korea: Whitening Pack(Peel Off Mask)
Promises to : Revitalize, Cleanse and Enhance
Product description: iWhite Whitening Pack instantly removes dead skin(check!), deep-seated dirt(check!) and other impurities(check!) to reveal a radiant, glowing, younger-looking skin.
Especially formulated with Mulberry Extract that whitens dark skin and evens out discolorations, Panax Ginseng Root Extract that revitalize and improves skin health and Vitamins A,C, E and B5 to prevent premature aging.

• Mulberry Extract

Mulberry extract contains arbutrin which is a form of hydroquinone. Hydroquinones are tyrosinase inhibitor. It inhibits the production of tyrosine which increases production of melanin, the pigment that is responsible for skin pigmentation. It also an anti-irritant and free radical scavenging ability.

• Panax Ginseng Extract

Panax ginseng has been shown to increase the cells ability to function. This makes it ideal for anti-aging. As an adaptogen, it helps protect the body and your skin from chemical, physical and biological stress.

• Vitamins A,C,E and B5

Vitamin A and C helps the absorption of antioxidants on our skin. 

Directions for use: 

1. Wash face with iwhite Facial Wash (or your own facial wash).
2. Rinse well.
3. Pat dry.
4. Apply ample amount of iWhite Whitening Pack avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth areas.
5. Wait for 15 minutes or until it dries then peel off from the chin upwards.
6. Use iWhite Aqua Moisturizing Cream (or your own moisturizer) all over the face to relieve stess.
7. For best results, use 2-4x a week. (I just do this once a week.)

Active ingredients: Mulberry root extract, Aloe Vera leaf extract and Panax Ginseng extract

• Aloe Vera leaf extract

Aloe Vera help slow signs of ageing. It also reduces wrinkles and keeps your skin supple.

Each pack is good for 2 to 3 uses. It all depends on how thick you apply the pack on your face. I personally like two to 3 coatings. It makes it easier to peel off the mask after it hardens.

Until next time, 

Ge-Ann

Study Like It is The End of The World!

Last night, a high school friend Maracel posted in FB if anyone knows a good memory technique. I suddenly remembered Dr. Jesus G. Reyes who is in his 70s probably. He would passionately teach us memory techniques. Often times he would pick someone randomly from our class and call out their full names and birthdays. He never got mine right but I am still amazed at how he has trained his brain like an athlete trains his muscles.

Since the beginning of the school year is just around the corner, many of you will be battling with your memory. As a post graduate student, one thing I regret is that I am too lazy to memorize. Thus I have flunked a lot of tests and would sometimes give "basta nabasahon ko ito" as a vague reason to questions. If only...

Here is a technique that works good for me. I use a combination of the PQRST method and different memorization techniques after.

The PQRST method of reading a textbook is also known as the SQ3R method. PQRST stands for Preview, Question, Read, Self-recite and Test.

• Preview - Peruse the whole chapter you are deciding to study. Read the title of the chapter, the chapter outline, the headings and subtitles, captions and graphs. Look at the pictures. This warms up your brain and gives you a birds eye view of what you are going to learn in the chapter.
• Question - Ask yourself questions on how or why the author choose to use that title or picture. What do you need to learn exactly? Ask questions related to each title and subtitle. This makes you curious for answers
• Read - If I have lots of time in my hand I read three times-that's what our teachers say. This is also the part wherein you look for the answers to your questions.  
1. 1st reading - Usually I speed read first. This is a skill which is useful specially if you need to read lots of books in one day. An average person can read a 200 words per minute with only 60% comprehension.  Remember it is an average so you can still double your rate.I read around 329 words per minutes with a comprehension of 91%. Test yourself here.
2. 2nd reading - On my second read, my goal is to increase comprehension. This is the time wherein I take down notes and make my own diagrams to better understand a topic. The more colorful it is, the better the retention. Just make sure it is organized.  Highlight only the important words. Don't highlight everything! When I get bored, I usually read my book upside down. 
3. 3rd reading - Memorization and familiarization.

• Self-recite - Answer the questions you have previously formulated. Recite the things you memorized earlier. You can look back on texts you have missed out.
• Test - Answer the test found at the end of the chapter. If you have notes review it within 24 hours and repeat again after a week. This is to increase your retention and bulk of study materials when the exams come.

I'm just an average student and I need to practice this technique more. Studying is also a skill. Do not rely on your IQ level. EQ which is more on focus and discipline is the one that will get you on top of the Dean's list. 

Study like it is the end of the world.

Coleen enlightened me last night that med school is your review for the board exam. I've never looked  at medicine that way but it does make sense. I have three more years to top the Medical Board Exam.

Let's drink to that!

Sources:

• http://www.mindtools.com/speedrd.html
• http://www.lintech.org/study-skills/The_PQRST_method.html
• http://www.readingsoft.com