Stereotype: University of the Philippines (UP) Students

University of the Philippines (UP) is one of the leading universities in the country. According to topuniversities.com, UP ranked no.380 in QS World University Rankings 2013 and no.67 in QS University Rankings: Asia 2013. Still not bad, right?

How will you describe the students from UP?

Activists.

UP students are known to be kind of radical when expressing opinions about education, politics, and other issues. Well, there are some students who joins rally but they are not forced. They choose (own decision, own will) to be part of the street rally. UP students are not required to be part of it.

 Nerd.

It is important to study because if you fail all of your subjects, you have to say goodbye (permanent dismissal). But hey, UP students have social life. There are other things that UP students do aside from studying. There are lots of organizations to choose from and UP students know how to party.

Weird.

Weird? They have their own world? Maybe, yes. You can see students wearing a very classy look, some are just on their t-shirt-shorts-flipflop combo, others are on their 'not your normal outfit', and a little percent on their sleepwear (?). UP students live near the campus. They can walk from their dormitory to the school building just like that. Also, they spend most of the time together so sharing the same humor is expected. This maybe the reason why they 'have their own world' because non-UP people cannot relate to them. It is also the same for others. 

I just noticed something. No matter what campus you came from, you can relate to others, like sharing same humor and having the same wave length (?).

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Pimples and Pimple Marks

1. Ice

Get some ice cube and wrap it in a clean piece of cloth. Hold the ice on the affected area. Remove the ice after a few seconds and hold it again after a minute. Repeat the process. Do it several times a day.
The ice will reduce the swelling and redness of the pimple.

2. Honey

On a clean face, apply some honey on the affected area. Leave it on your skin for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Wash it with lukewarm water.

You can also apply honey with cinnamon (make it like a paste) all over your face as a face mask and leave it overnight. Wash it the next morning with lukewarm water.

Honey has antibacterial properties that helps the healing process and prevents infection.

3. Baking Soda

Prepare a mixture of Baking soda and water (or you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice) until the result is like a paste. Apply the baking soda mixture on the affected area. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes or your skin will get dry. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Apply some oil-free moisturizer. Do this twice a week.

4. Lemon

Dip a cotton pad on a freshly squeezed lemon and apply in on the affected area. Make sure that your face is clean. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Apply some moisturizer after. You can repeat this process twice a day. Stay away from the sun when using this method or it may worsen your skin.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Mix one part of Organic ACV to 2 – 3 parts water. Dip a cotton ball in the ACV solution and apply it all over your clean face like a toner. Rinse your face after10 minutes. Repeat this 2 – 3 times a day.

6. Potato

Slice a potato. Rub it on your clean face and leave it to dry. Wash it after with lukewarm water.

Grate some potato and use it as a face mask. Use it 2 – 3 times a week.

7. Cucumber
Slice some cucumber. Place the cucumber slice directly on the affected area. Leave it for 15 – 30 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Repeat daily.

8. Tomato

Crush a tomato. Apply the crushed tomato on your skin especially on the affected area. 
Leave it for an hour.  Wash your face with lukewarm water.

Too Much Information (50 questions answered) + Random Facts About Me

...and i just answered the TMI questions... I'll try to make a video about this.. with further explanations and everything. hahaha

1: What are you wearing? 
          Loose shirt, shorts, slippers. 
2: Ever been in love?  
          Yes.
3: Ever had a terrible breakup? 
          Oh yes.
4: How tall are you? 
          5'0" (I'm short...)
5: How much do you weigh?
          50kg?
6: Any tattoos?
          None.
7: Any piercings? 
          Uhm, I'm wearing just a single pair of earrings. Other than that.... 
8: OTP? 
          As of now, none. haha
9: Favourite Show?  
           Old old old... Gossip girl. hahaha
10: Favourite bands? 
          Coldplay, The Script, The Fray
11: Something you miss? 
          
12: Favourite song? 
          I like all the songs from Ed Sherran's + album. I also like David Choi's   
          Missing Piece. Royals. All songs of The Script :)
13: How old are you? 
          a score year and five
14: Zodiac sign?
          Taurus 
15: Quality you look for in a partner? 
          sense of humor, intelligent... (and more)

16: Favorite Quote? 
          "I'm not perfect. You are not perfect. But we can be perfect... Perfect for 
           each other." -from an old stationery
          "Love is like pi -- natural, irrational, and very important." -Lisa Hoffman

17: Favorite actor? 
            Ian Somerhalder?
18: Favorite color?
          White and Red
19: Loud music or soft?
          Both.
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
          My room. My bed. 
21: How long does it take you to shower?
          from 15minutes to an hour. :)
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
          1 hour?
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
          Yes. Elementary days....
24: Turn on?
          beautiful eyes, nice smile (with nice set of teeth ++), funny and 
          intelligent. smells good. nice feet. clean nails.
25: Turn off? 
          dirty nails. ugly feet. weird smell. haha
26: The reason I joined Blogger?
          Sometimes i just want to share something..anything... 
27: Fears? 
           snakes (and those with creepy scales). insects (especially crawling and 
          flying creepy creatures) 
          a cockroach pretending to be a butterfly... spreading their wings and fly, 
          fly like a butterfly.... 
28: Last thing that made you cry?
          watching short films on youtube. haha
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
          can't remember. 
30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name? 
           "Its" + my name... nothing special
31: Last book you read? 
          Safe Haven by Sparks
32: The book you’re currently reading? 
          None. haha
33: Last show you watched?
          can i consider a youtuber? ...because  that's actually what i last saw. 
          Ryan Higa's. TV show.. ASAP 19.
34: Last person you talked to? 
          my mother.
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
          my brother.
36: Favorite food?
          Pasta (spaghetti, lasagna, baked mac), pizza, Kare-kare with spicy 
          bagoong. Shawarma. Coffee, Coke and M.Dew
37: Place you want to visit?
          London
38: Last place you were?
          Uhm, mall?
39: Do you have a crush?
          Yes. Yes. Yes.
40: Last time you kissed someone?
          last Feb 9? my niece and nephew.. :) 
41: Last time you were insulted?
          Actually it's not really an insult.. When i was getting an NBI clearance, 
          the lady who collects the payment raised her voice and accused me of 
          not following the line. A long story but SHE'S TOTALLY WRONG. I'm not 
          stupid. We're all holding a number so I can't just go like that. 
42: Favourite flavour of sweet?
          Red
43: What instruments do you play?
          Guitar. Cajon
44: Favourite piece of jewellery?
          Watch.
45: Last sport you played?
          Badminton with my mom.
46: Last song you sang?
          Ungodly Hour - The Fray 
47: Favourite chat up line?
          Pustiso ka ba kasi (Are you a denture  because) 
          (singing) "I can't smile without you...."
48: Have you ever used it? 
          nope.
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
           ??
50: Who should answer these questions next?
           Anyone who wants to share something that others might not know yet. 


So here's a video... Random Facts About Me. :)
 

Tagaytay (Picnic Grove and Sky Ranch)

Weekend bonding with my family and some relatives.

If you have a vehicle, prepare a little amount of money because you have to pay some parking fee... and entrance fee. 

Taal Volcano is one of best. Imagine an island inside a lake which is on an island that is within a lake on an island. Imagine? Only in the Philippines. :)

 Tagaytay Zip Line and Cable Car.

Two sets of tickets: One is for the ride and the other one is for the souvenir.

Here's the souvenir picture. That's me and my cousin's son.

Just a quick selfie from the souvenir shop after having a zip line ride. They have lots of good stuffs and the prices are reasonable. :)

A view from People's Park in the Sky or simply People's Park. It is also called the Palace in the Sky. It is located on top on Mount Gonzales.

Just a few kilometers, Tagaytay Sky Ranch is a place to visit. Wait, entrance fee costs Php50.00.

 

Ticket Prices (Sky Ranch):

              Sky Eye              - Php 150

              Super Viking       - Php 100

              Nessi Coaster     - Php 50

              Red Baron          - Php 50

              Wonder Flight    - Php 50

              Mini Viking         - Php 50

              Express Train     - Php 50

              Carousel            - Php 50

...And here's a little video...

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner (Limited Edition size)

I always change my shampoo from time to time (or sometimes use whatever is available). I like to try new products to see if it will keep my hair manageable and smooth. I have a very long hair and it's a disaster if it's out of control :) . I do not use conditioner regularly because I am too lazy and most of the time, shampoo can do the job. TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner has been around the market and I always think twice if I'm going to buy because the only available size is 600ml. It is so big and if it's not great for my hair then I just waste my money (Php350 each). One time during a mall sale, I saw this box of TRESemmé on a table outside Watsons store (items on sale).

They have this limited edition TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner pack and the price is only Php239. the smell of the shampoo and conditioner is okay, not too strong but it will leave your hair smelling fresh. The shampoo needs extra amount (compare to other shampoos) for it to lather the way I want it. After using only the shampoo, the texture of my hair is not as smooth as when i use other shampoos (like Dove). When I use both shampoo and conditioner, my hair is more manageable and smooth (thanks to the power of conditioner). What I like about these two is the conditioner. It is so thick that even when my palm is facing the floor, the conditioner is still holding its place.