Mail Art

MASA, a group by Arao Salamat will be having "Artists Freedom", a Mail Art International Festival and I am so excited to be a part of it.

I googled some mail arts in the internet and most of them looks like papercraft with stamps and appliques on it. Mine isn't but I hope it will do just fine. 

I just dabble with paint. Nothing serious. I do this because it relaxes me. That's just it.

So if you can see my stuff, they are mostly doodles inspired by mehndi, mandala's and zentangles.

Vamoose!
Ma.Diwata

Firmoo Sunglasses Giveaway!

Firmoo is giving away sunglasses for this summer!

Firmoo is an online shop where you can buy prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at a really cheap price! Even cheaper than your local Optical Shop!

I personally buy my sunglasses at Firmoo because of their fashionable designs.

Here is a picture of my free tinted prescription sunglasses from them:

I have already featured this on my previous blog post here http://www.theverbaldiarrhea.com/2012/10/blog-post.html#.UaB3Rrf22So

This is how it looks on me. I love wearing these glasses that I even use them indoors to reduce glare. I don't like squinting because I fear it will give me crow's feet!

Here I am with my favorite sunnies at the Waterfront Mactan poolside.

For Firmoo summer giveaway, you can choose from any of these sunglasses if you win:

These are my three favorites sunglasses in the giveaway. Oh only if I can join this too! But hey, you can all you have to do is:
1. Visit  http://www.firmoo.com/wrap-around-rx-sunglasses.html and pic out the sunnies you love best.
2. Comment at the bottom your favorite and your email address. 

Winners will get a 20USD e-voucher from Firmoo Summer giveaway!

Take at look at these fashion bloggers and their Firmoo sunglasses:

Oasap Giveaway! Yehey!

Hi Readers!

Oasap is giving away spring and summer pieces! Catch is I need 50 participants for this so please join my giveaway!

Choose one of this for your prize:

Sweet Floppy Hat With Floral Embellishment

Here is a closer look at each piece: 

Sugar Skater Skirt

Elegant Mini Skirt With Chiffon Overlay

Shining Galaxy Print Leggings

Fashion Sleeveless Chiffon Dress With Asymmetric Hem

Eiffiel Tower Print Short Sleeve T-shirt

Cute Pink Panther Print Short Sleeve T-shirt

Sleeveless Round Neck Crocheted Lace Vest

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Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash Freebie!

Remember the Proactiv deep cleansing wash I got the other day?

What is Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash?

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash is the perfect medicated body wash for your back-ne and pimples found on your chest and shoulders. You can even use it on your face!

Why it works?

This product contains salicylic acid  in 2% concentration. This is excellent in healing and helping prevent acne break outs. It also has Camelia Oleifera Seed Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Gel. Both of these are gentle botanicals that soothe and heal acne prone skin.

The microbeads incorporated into the product carefully helps slough off or exfoliate dead skin cells that causes acne. It also reduces the pore clogging oils that causes inflammation on your skin. 

Application

|It is easy to use this product. Just squeeze out a small amount of the wash on the palm of your hands and apply it to your dampened skin. It doesn't really lather like ordinary facial wash. Once you are done applying it to your skin you will then need to rinse everything off with water. Pat your face dry afterwards.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash Freebie Promo

You might be interested to know that there is an ongoing promo that hands this out as a freebie. Pay Using Your Credit Card and Get a Free 4oz Deep Cleansing Wash, per FDA Promo Permit Number 0621 series of 2013 hands you one unit of the Proactiv deep cleansing wash as a freebie every time you purchase a Proactiv 30 Day Kit or Proactiv 60 Day Kit at my.proactiv.com.ph! 

You don't need to fill up any special forms. Just create an online account at their site then make a purchase of the Proactiv Day Kit. The freebie will then be delivered with your purchase. However, this offer cannot be combined with other on going Proactiv promos like “Upgrade Your Kit Promo” or other promos at the Proactiv Online Shopping Cart (http//my.proactiv.com.ph) are not eligible for the free product. 

This Proactiv deep cleansing wash actually resell for 650Php at Watson's branches nationwide. However, in this promo it is not convertible to cash. If you choose to avail of Proactiv’s Standard Money Back Guarantee, the free Deep Cleansing Wash bottle must also be returned to Top American Products Solution  together with the pack for refund. If you don't, the refund value entitled to the customer will be deducted by the market value of the free item which is 650Php.

Why I love ordering Proactiv online?

Me and my friends used to only see Proactiv being advertised on cable tv. Thanks to their online store, we can now order online. This gives us a chance to access products such as Proactiv that are not available in our local drugstore. Your purchases will also be delivered right in your doorstep within 1-2 days or within established delivery lead times.

This promo will last up until June 30 only. So better go online and make that purchase now!

If you want to know more about this product, like Proactiv Solution Philippines Fan Page: 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Proactiv-Solution-Philippines/219277720192

Proactiv Online Brand Ambassador

I had just finished reading an email from Proactiv confirming my address when the 2GO courier knocked on my door! How very fast and efficient!

I am so grateful and happy that Proactiv has chosen me as one of their Online Brand Ambassador. There were lots of blogging opportunity before but I needed to go to Manila for them. But this one readily fell on my lap!

Just in time because I can feel zits sprouting on my face! This is the perfect time to try this product.

Illegaly Good Looking: Omar Borkan Al Gala

When a series of news clippings spread like wildfire in the internet about Emirati men being banned from certain social events because of their good looks, I was downright curious. How good looking are they really?

Omar Borkan Al Gala is rumored to be one of these men. With his good looks and sultry eyes, even a man will go weak in the knees just by looking at him.

Apparently, he is 25 years old and educated in Canada. He is a model, photographer and poet.

How could he be so perfectly chiseled?!

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Lakwatsera Series: Rancho Maria Lucas

Are you looking for an alternative destination this summer? Why not spend it in the mountains? I don't mean camping out in tents while cicadas sing in the distance. Why choose to sleep outdoors when you can commune with nature while staying in a comfy bed?

Rancho Maria Lucas is a great alternative summer destination. It is located 30 minutes north of Tacloban City, beyond the San Juanico Bridge and just at the seams of the island of Samar. If you have your own transportation, you'll just have to look out for the Brgy. Dampigan sign at Sta. Rita. Right across it is Rancho Maria Lucas. However, if you don't have your own ride you can take a Sta. Rita bound jeep at the New Bus Terminal or else hire a motorcyle for 50 Php to take you there! (I prefer the latter because you can ask the driver to stop at the San Juanico Bridge for a scenic souvenir picture.)

The entrance fee is supposedly 20Php but  if you are staying for the night, the fee is waived.

 Lookee this place is great for exploration.

 The signage is made from whitewashed stones.

On me:

Sunglasses              Free from Firmoo

Brown Vest             Thrifted

Spaghetti Blouse   Thrifted

Black Pants             Thrifted

These two hand carved horses welcomes you to their snack house, the Coccina Rancho. Everything here is home cooked but has to be ordered in advance.

Here's a cool rocking horse for kids and adult alike.

 There were lots of horses around. Some of these are even for sale!

These swings are old tires fashioned into horse. Yumi spends most of her time hanging out here.

With the panoramic views and excellent lighting, outdoor sketching and painting is another activity you can do.

Dante and I choose the footbridge to paint. 

My painting looked dismal but here's Dante's.

 These are the huts that you can rent out if you want to stay the night for 500 PHp. The bed is big enough for two to three persons. Everything is basic so bring your own towel and toiletries. I even recommend bringing your own malong. The thatched roof's leaks but it is all part of the adventure.

These lily pad blocks will take you to the Black Nazarene Chapel. I failed to take photo's but I loved the meadow fronting it with its buttercup flowers. The chapel has two huge slabs wood hand carved with scenes from the bible.

Horse dung are a familiar site.

Here is Dante, Yumi, the Horse Whisperer and the Manager of Rancho Maria Lucas. (This place is owned by Lilibeth Solajes btw.)

These horses are safe for kids. Just don't stay too close to their rears or you might be kicked to the moon and beyond.

An hour of horseback riding is 200Php per hour. You can split this with friends. The horse track is just short so one ride is over within 5 to 10 mins. I wish we can take the horse on a slow gallop. That could have been more exciting! Especially if you have trails to follow.

Oh, I forgot to tell you, you have to pass through a canopy of coconut trees before you find the ranch.

For more info check out their site: http://www.ranchomarialucas.com/