I PASSED! I'M NOW AN RN!

After countless false alarms as to when the exact date of release would be, FINALLY, YES, FINALLY IT HAS COME! I will never ever forget the day I found my name in the new rooster of registered nurses! That examination was the hardest I ever took. I was so depressed for ages and the outcome of the results haunted me for days and nights on end. I am forever grateful that God has heard my pleas of help. Dear God, You are THE BEST! I am humbled by this blessing. I love you! I love you! I really really LOVE YOU!

I'd like to share a few reflections but right now, all I can ever put down to words are this:

And in this moment... I finally feel infinite.

XO,

Miss E, R.N.

CLEAN-UP GOOD ON V-DAY

What is this I smell? *sniff, sniff* Aaah.. LOVE. It's the 14th of February already! Whether you're single, in-a-relationship, it's-complicated and married, you have to admit that you had it bad with the February love bug. It's amazing how this annual event unmasks a person's inner self and begs to express itself in flowers, chocolates, cards and love letters, yes, old-school it may be but never has it died in the passing of the years.

I believe that Love is the true essence of Life. It's not to say that this can only be found in the arms of romance. Love takes varied forms and even in simplest details.

They say that those who are in love are the happiest. I couldn't agree more! So forget about the bastard who broke your heart, or that date that never made it to your calendar or all the pain you once mourned. Drink in the love from your friends, family and all the small things that make you smile. Soon, you'll realize that this February, it can be all about you and nothing else would have mattered.

Anyway, I discovered this online site, Polyvore and thought that on an occasion such as this, I should be wearing this kind of outfit (Given that I have them resting in my closet) on a dinner date with my girlies. Nothing too fancy, just keeping myself warm in the cold breeze (because I imagined I'd be spending the Valentine's Day in New York or say, London). The dress is not even that impressive, in my opinion, but I adore its color and design. It has to stay.

I actually love this look just because I have two items up in the picture - the leather jacket and the Alexander McQueen black booties. They're not the original, just faux fashion finds. I thrifted the shoes for Php150.00 and the leather jacket was gifted to me by my brother.

Best buys, if you'd ask me! :) :) :)

Here's hoping every one is a Happy Valentine today! ♥

XO,

Miss E

RETAIL THERAPY

(Purple suede pumps with low kitten heels, mocha zipper-embellished booties and black booties)

New shoes! Who wouldn't love them? I sure do! I don't know if any girl resonates but when I'm feeling extremely low, shopping is the ultimate pick-me-upper!

I don't have much money seeing as I am no longer getting monthly allowance from school, but because I worked albeit a short while as a Call Center Agent, I have money to spare alright. Oh btw, I finally decided to quit and hand in my resignation letter. To get all the queries out of the way, let's just say I think it was for the best - both for my health and self-esteem.

Anyway, my good friend Nerika and I decided to try a business venture together. We thought of selling thrifted finds online. However, that supposedly strict business shopping turned to self-indulgence. We couldn't let go of our fabulous buys as I'm sure you would had you been in our shoes. :) :) :)

I'm absolutely in love with my booties and pumps. I just couldn't wait to get my feet on them sometime soon.

Aside from shoes, we found pretty vintage bags as well! I haven't got a Valentine this 14th but this sure makes up for all the lovin'! This is a faux Chanel chain bag. I love its chains and the vintage-y feel of it.

So stoked. ♥

I also bought another lovely faded purple snakeskin bag. You'll see the pictures down below. I equally love it as it comes in my favorite color, purple. The details are perfect and can be worn from day to night.

We shopped for clothes too. I got some vintage collared-tops, maxi dress (really!), floral high-waist shorts (super love love love!), Mossimo striped micro shorts, cardigan and see-through (not sheer, so sad) longsleeves. I couldn't show them now. Probably some other time then. I'm inching to get some outfit posts up but I haven't got a photographer. My sisters are currently swamped with school work and I haven't got a tripod. Boooo!

What I've been up to lately? Well, I'm applying online as an article writer but I haven't heard a word from my employer just yet.

Okay, now you'll see the other bag.

Funny how every phone call, text message, tweet, Personal Message (PM), Direct Message (DM) and email seem inconsequential when you're impatiently waiting to hear from one that really matters. Yes, I'm still talking about the job application thing. Nothing to do with the approaching V-day on the 14th. Haa! :D

On another note, rumors about the impending release of the NLE results are going off the roof! I read posts from batchmates in Facebook and Twitter pages regarding the varying release dates, not to mention the building anxiety every one is feeling and if not, well, contracting from the contagious play of emotions. I still try to keep my cool because if I wouldn't, I'd succumb to my nasty habit of breaking down in torrential rain of tears.

I fervently pray that I made it in God's list of passers. In my heart of hearts, I know I passed. I will continue believing it 'til the day comes when it all becomes genuine.

Happy week to everyone!

XO,

Miss E

ADDICTED TO MOVIES, HOPELESSNESS AND FEAR

I was insomniac the other night and decided to give this movie a try. I had to make-do an online movie streaming with sticky buffer system but the movie was all worth it. I had to say it was not your average sappy romantic flick, but your real-life straight-to-the-point love story. I was hooked within minutes.

My life is pretty drab as of the moment. My call center stint has been very brief and while I am still on my way to its third week, I'm dying to quit already! I can't deal with the pressure of Team Leaders breathing down our necks forcing us to make a sale or the incessant hanging up of the clients before throwing insults. My spirit reached rock bottom. Thank you very much.

Anyway, word is out that the long-awaited board exam results will soon be released sometime in February 4-11, 2011. My hands are turning cold as we speak. I can safely say that I can still sleep at night but my waking moments have been punctuated by anxiety and fear! Is that a good thing or what?

I'm praying for that two letter abbreviation tailing my name before this February 2011 ends. *Sigh* But for the meantime, I've got a good long list of movies to catch.

Before I bid adieu, allow me to quote from Love and Other Drugs, "You can meet thousands of people and none of them touch. Then you meet one person and your life is changed forever."

Hey, aren't you excited for these movies too? Tell me what you think. ♥

XO,

Miss E

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

CHRISTMAS.

No matter how we remember that Christmas is Jesus's birth and not some made-up holiday just to give everyone an excuse to ask for gifts, and shell out money to buy one as well, Gift-giving has always been one of the highlights of Christmas. An occasion that I almost always look forward to! I'm childish like that. Haha! :p

Well, on this holiday, I surely got a lot of things I wished for. YAY! I received few presents from my parents, elder sister and brother. They are working, hence the money to buy us presents. Since I am beyond the valley of BROKENESS, I can't buy them gifts. I am really down with rotten luck with money! Oh well, once I get a job, I'll surely shower my family and friends with Christmas presents.

IT'S THE LEATHER JACKET I'VE WANTED FOR AGES! SUPER YEEEEEY! :) :) :)

I have no gifts from friends because we are on the same boat in the financial department. But that's going to change in a year or two, you bet.

I went thrifting during the holidays and these were what I scored! Amazing shoes at Php 50.00, yes! Clothes at 2 for Php5.00. A girl could go crazy!

More posts on my thrifting adventure soon. This will be it for now.

Good bye!

XO,

Miss E

NURSING LICENSURE EXAMINATION (NLE)

Dec. 19- 20, 2010

The biggest and most important exam of my life had come to an end. All the months of studying and preparing seemed to be insignificant to what faced me in the REAL examination days. Nothing was as heartbreaking as answering difficult questions and pitying myself at how little I know. It was that hard.

Although the looming examination results haunt me in everyday, I fervently hope that it will be a 100% passing rate. The anxiety and fear of the unknown leave me unsettled but in the words of a great writer, "Nothing is impossible with God."

XO,

Miss E

IN A (HOLI) DAZE

Hype in LOOKBOOK and Vote in CHICTOPIA

bodycon top, floral skirt & woven belt - thrifted

booties - wholesale-dress.net necklace - Gaisano dept. store

Christmas 2010 Holiday Outfit

I've had these booties for a while. It was my father's gift for me, actually I ordered them myself but my father paid for them, this and along other shoes I got. :) I haven't worn them yet as it is hardly possible to wear them to school. Good thing we had our LMP (Last Minute Preparation), sort of a dance/party for us NLE (Nursing Licensure Examination) takers. I was able to wear it then. I used it with my cream-colored tutu skirt, a vest, sleeveless and stockings. HAPPY! :)

You can't see it but this is our Autumn-inspired Christmas tree.

I adore it to bits. Yeah, I designed it with my mom! :)

2011, Hey you! :) :) :)

It's the start of yet again another year! 2010 has been SUPERB for me. From January's 1st to December's end, every day had been tinged with adventure, hope, loss and a dream that come the new year, a whole new world will reveal itself. I thank the Lord for the best year of my life thus far! I welcome the 2011 knowing that things can only get better!

My holidays were spent with my family. There were only six of us celebrating as my dad (who's in overseas) and my older sister (in Dumaguete City) were away. It was a quiet Christmas preceded by a mass and a dinner at midnight.

Hope your 2010 Christmas was better off than mine.

XO,
Miss E