Day 11: What If

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WHAT IF the pandemic never happened?

Would my life be exactly how it was in December/January? Would I have stayed there? Would I have pushed through with that decision? Because the way I see it, I don’t think I would’ve.

Would we keep taking the little things for granted? Probably.

I do believe that everything happens for a reason but I still can’t help but wonder from time to time (not about the pandemic but about the personal events that occurred from the pandemic). Ever since this global crisis happened, I haven’t stopped asking myself so many “what ifs”.

Day 10: A letter to your 30 year old self

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Dear 30 year old Moira,

Can you believe it?! I’m writing this during a pandemic and we’re on quarantine. The world is literally on pause right now. CRAZY RIGHT.

Well, anyway, when I turned 25, I had a 5-Year plan for you. I thought I was on my way to figuring everything out but there was a little bump in the road. But trust me, I’m working my way back there to keep the plan intact. Despite that little setback, I can say that I’m pretty satisfied with my life right now. So I’m only praying that in 5 years, I’ll still feel the same way or even better.

I really do hope you’re happy because even though I have this plan, all that really matters is your happiness. What would become of it if you’re not happy?

– ❤ 25 year old Moira

DAY 9: Beauty Must Haves

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I only really started using foundation and other “heavy” make up on my face last year, and I think it’s maybe because I was exposed to cosmetics for work. After playing around with some products, I’ve finally found the ones that suit my skin and I guess they’re now considered as must haves for me.

To start, well, I can’t go out without putting on moisturizer, sunscreen and lip balm; these are the essential products for me. I like using Clinique’s moisturizers (I switch it up depending on what I feel my skin needs) cause it works well on my skin. For my sunscreen, I use Anessa and I actually really like it cause I find its consistency just right. It also doesn’t leave that sunscreen smell and a sticky feeling on your face. I always make sure to have at least one lip balm everywhere–at home, in my bag, on my desk, wherever. I always peel my lips out of habit, and it’s not even cause it’s dry.

Make up: I’ve been using Clinique Even Better Refresh Foundation and I sometimes mix it with Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation (it does wonders to dry skin). Then I set it with Too Faced Peach Perfect Loose Powder, which is really light and leaves a matte finish.

For my brows, I use Anastasia’s Brow Powder Duo. I personally like using powder/pomade more than [retractable] eyebrow pencils because they last longer, not on your brows but the product itself. Then I use NARS for my blush and for my lips, I use Bobbi Brown Lip Color, and/or Estee Lauder Lip Volumizer, when I don’t really feel like putting lipstick on.

Lastly, I just curl my lashes. I don’t really put anything else on my eyes because frankly, I suck at it.

When I’m feeling extra, I love using Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in the shade of Afternoon Glow. We love a good highlighter!