Confessions of Charla.

*** ATTENTION: This entry contains some spoiler if you haven't read all of Rebecca Bloomwood's adventure.

It was a night of high expectations. I watched the movie version of Confessions of a Shopaholic the other day with Dadoo and some friends. It was a nice film, I did enjoy Isla Fischer’s portrayal of Rebecca Bloomwood. She was all cute and funny just like how the movie went and I enjoyed it.

However, I dislike the way the movie turned out. Only because I am a big fan of Sophie Kinsella’s books and I know pretty well how the story went. There were inaccuracies in the characters and in the story itself. Becky Bloomwood was British for God's sake and it was a BLUE Denny and George scarf not green. Luke Brandon was perfectly handsome and rich and successful in the book, I do not understand why they changed it. He is a rich PR CEO because he owns Brandon Communication and is not working at Successful Savings as an editor. Derek Smeath did not humilate Becky. Alicia was Luke's employee and not some rival of Becky (like the way they have put it) or Luke's love interest. And oh my! Where the bloody hell is Sacha? Aaargghhh!!! And Suze was blonde, very talented in her frame making biz and uber rich. Tarkie was uber rich as well, did not have any sense of fashion and they were not suppossed to reveal that Suze and Tarkie would end up together. The supposed wedding of Suze was so intimate as based on the book but definitely not in the first book. They should have shown all the letters that Becky made to random people just so the crowd would have a feel on the real Becky Bloomwood as described by Kinsella. I personally did not like the movie because it was soo not the book anymore. They should have changed the title of the movie. It was like they only used the book's fame and they used the characters, put them in the film but with a totally different character.

The book was perfectly written by Sophie Kinsella, not to mention the way she described the characters, it was really all perfect especially the lead character Rebecca Bloomwood. There really is no need to change the story and the characters. Although the film was cute, fun and enjoyable, I think it would have gone better if they did no changes. I am such a HUGE fan of Bex that's why I am soo disappointed. :(

Friday the 13th.

Friday the 13th.

In the olden days, they say that Friday the 13th is a unlucky day. But I highly doubt it now. A lot of good things in my life occurred on a Friday the 13th. Not only are those things good but they also changed my life totally.



So this time, we had dinner with our good friends, Mj and Son at Tender Bob's Promenade. It was somewhat memorable and special for me not only because it was Friday the 13th but also because it was the day before Valentine's day! I enjoyed hanging out with them. It was always fun. We talked about almost the same old stuff and of our next adventure and of our dear friend Lei, who is far from us. How we miss her... So far, in the fast paced life we all have after college, they are the ones that we hang out most next to my best bud Apple. It was just a nice feeling! Refreshing.=)

Technomarine Cruise

I have been using my Technomarine Cruise Chrono watch for more or less 3 years now. It is my favorite wrist watch! I just change the strap and it totally has a new look! So worth every penny! Not to mention the sentimental value of this one. c",)



Out of boredom I took a macro shot of it using my Lumix LX3. Isn't it lovely? Oooh! I totally think so.:)

My Happy Life :)

Just thought of sharing tidbits of my life. So here's the slide that I made.=)

Product Review: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Being an eyelash curler addict, I have tried almost every branded eyelash curler available. I did have a favorite then (and it required my very special skill in curling to create the most perfectly-curled lashes) but when I started using the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, I was totally hypnotized! I could not let it go! :)

Well, I am very picky in these matters despite the fact of having a long lash already (thanks to my parents for that!), I still want that perfect curl and with less effort on the user's part of course. Since most Asians are not blessed with long and perfectly curled lashes, it has been quite a struggle for the ladies to achieve such perfect lashes. Luckily, Shu Uemura invented the BEST Eyelash Curler to date!

This isn't like any eyelash curler. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler is perfectly made practically for any one who is in need of it. They are famous world-wide for this invention! It caters from those of the short and straight lashes to the long and oh-blessed-lashes. The curved angle on the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler suits all eye shapes! They have a "patented hinge with precise engineering that applies perfect amount of pressure on eyelashes" (as quoted by Shu Uemura c:) and a silicone pad in a "mushroom" shape that provides a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety (avoiding the annoying instances of nipping ones eyelids) and optimum curl (as in beautiful and perfectly-curled lashes). And that is why they are so great!

I have been a user for more or less 6 years. I am very satisfied! It is the ultimate must-have for ladies! I honestly could not live without it! I even have 2 of it! hahaha

***One nice tip I have for everyone, it is not all about the mascara. To achieve those oh-so-beautiful lashes, it is a TEAM effort and it includes Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler and your favorite mascara! =)

Product Review: Celeteque Facial Wash

I have been using Celeteque Facial Wash for more or less four years now. It is has been hard to actually find a local brand that cleans my sensitive skin. I have been using Cetaphil for many years and next to that, the only thing that can give me the same satisfied result is Celeteque Facial Wash.

Celeteque Facial Wash is an effective facial wash that swears in giving you a clean and smooth skin. It removes deep-seated dirt on your face and is also hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic (which DOES NOT CLOG YOUR PORES, YEY!!!) and with Natural Moisturizing Factor that helps skin become clean, smooth and free from pimples. It is the ultimate skin treat!

Celeteque Facial Wash is safe to use everyday. I actually use it whenever I want to. Sometimes I use it more than 3 times a day and my face never feels dry. My skin feels moisturized in just the right way and I can honestly feel that it really is clean. It is also very easy to use since it is in liquid form, just about 1 or 2 light pumps (or even just about a pea-size as what dermatologists recommend) and you're good to go. You'll feel your face cleaner and smoother after using it. True to its promise on being NON-COMEDOGENIC, my skin does not get zits anymore (even if I don't get facials monthly) -- as long as I have my Celeteque Facial Wash with ME, I know I am in good hands.:)

For ME, Celeteque Facial Wash is the best facial wash brand locally and can be in the same league with the famous international brand Cetaphil. I love the product plus the fact that it doesn’t also cost pricey though they have increased their price from the first time it came out. But the smallest bottle is very affordable and can last for more or less 2 weeks. How great can it be to have a good hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic and affordable facial wash? It's just so great I can't stop myself from using it!


***Thanks to Unilab for the picture. :)

Dadoo's 2nd attempt to videography

Dadoo's 2nd attempt to videography. This was taken in Nasugbu, Batangas with my Tica family. We spent 2 days there and it was so much fun! Soo relaxing indeed. It was our year-ender holiday as a matter of fact. Too bad we could not stay longer because of Dadoo's work. Anyways, so here is the video. Enjoy! :)


Tagaytay December 30-31, 2008 from John Paul Tica on Vimeo.