UPDATE: OLAY total effects

It is soooo sad that OLAY did not work well with me.....

Just after a few days of religiously using it (day and night)

My husband noticed a small white spot on my chin..

I looked at it closely in the mirror and I saw it....

it's like a big whitehead.

I thought it was just a coincidence..

but the following day,

I noticed a few bumps on my forehead

and a really big pimple on my right jaw...OMG!!!

since then .. I stopped putting on OLAY on my face.

Now, my skin is still in its recovery period..

hopefully next week..

it'll be better...

huhuhu :c

pre-work prep : SHOES part II

a bit GLADIATOR-ish ... donchathink??

pre-work prep : SHOES

before I actually start working.. I need to get a few stuff...

to start... a nice pair of black shoes to go with most of my outfits.

I think I need one or two more...

maybe flats or wedges to alternate with this.

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☺• H • I • R • E • D •☺

guess what...???

I GOT THE JOB!!!

wohooo!!!!!

Actually... here's what happened..

September 17 , wednesday

I went to their office very early like around 8am..

I handed my resume' to the receptionist and they asked me to wait a few minutes until they call my name.. few minutes after.. it was my turn to be interviewed.

The first interview was easy... just a little background of myself and stuff.

after that they asked me to take their exams.. it was like 5 sets of exams.

They asked me to answer the 1st 2 sets and if i pass.. i'll continue on with the rest of the exams.

Luckilly I passed all the tests.

After 5 exams..

An in-depth interview with one of the HRs

I was sooo nervous because the interviewer said that the

interview usually takes at least 30-45 minutes..

After that I was asked to wait again.. I thought they were gonna send me home already but few minutes later, they called my name.. and what d'u know..?? another interview...!!! haaaay!

It was almost lunch time when they called my name again..

They pointed me to the "negotiating room"

At first i was still clueless but when the HR (ms. kat) was discussing with me the things i need to do that i realized.. I GOT IN..

then she asked me to sign a "soft" Job Offer

it was not yet the final/formal contract because

i need to complete the pre-employment requirements and

undergo medical exams (they wanna know if i'm doing DRUGS.. *wink*wink*)

before they can finally say that i'm hired...

They gave me 10 days to complete all these pre-employment requirements.

September 26 , Friday

I have submitted everything..

they have to do a background check
to verify my employment records, my identity, and if ever i have any bad records or delinquent accounts with any bank.

They said...

They will call me after they have validated everything.

October 3, Friday..

I received a call from Ms. Kat..

I thought it was for the contract signing already

but she said I need to get an "affidavit of discrepancy" and update my NBI clearance.

First, the discrepancy..

the spelling of my name in my birth certificate

does not match the rest of the documents i have submitted.

Here's the thing...

my name is TONI... but on my birth cert it is spelled as TONIE.

I have been using T-O-N-I since as long as i can remember.

I have tried fixing this a few years back but the cityhall was asking for tooooo many documents and I just didn't have the time to complete it.

laz! lazy! lazy!

It will also cost me something like 3,000php ($64).

Next, the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance.

I haven't updated my status with them..

the last time that I renewed my certificate I was not married yet..

so now, I have to go though the whole process (like applying for a new certificate) all over again.. long lines and all.

October 9, Thursday

morning

I went to get an NBI clearance but since it was for a status change..

I wont be able to get it until tuesday, October 14

afternoon
I went to the manila city hall to get an affidavit
and have it notarized...
I was able to get it the same day.. only waited for 30 minutes.

NBI clearance 20 + 115 pesos = 135php (less than $3)

affidavit of discrepancy 20php (less than $0.50)

October 14, Tuesday

Releasing date of my NBI clearance

I went there yesterday morning...

waited in line...

got my certificate..

had lunch..

then went straight to "the office" to submit my documents.

Ms. Kat asked me to wait for the results

HR will validate the documents first..

after 2 few hours of waiting..

Ms. Kat asked me to go to her office for the

"official" contract signing.

i got home few minutes before 7pm

HAPPY Ü

I will start training on monday October 20.

for everyone who wished me luck...

THANK YOU!!

☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻

:: OLAY total effects (7-in-1 anti ageing cream)

I saw an ad on TV that they are giving away samples.
All you have to do is text 7DAYS
(sorry i forgot the number because the olay lady asked me to delete the txt message).
and then you will receive a text message that will serve as your "claim text."
Just drop by their designated WATSONS store and show the text message from olay.


So here's what the package says:

Discover the benefit of 7 anti-aging treatments in one bottle with New OLAY Total effects

• Line Minimization
• Pore Refinement
• Subtle Lifting
• Exfoliation
• Nourishing Moisturization
• With Antioxidants
• Tone Enhancement

Power-packed with the multi-talented ingredient VitaNiacin and potent antioxidants, the New Olay Total Effects delivers the benefit of seven anti-aging treatments in one bottle to give you visibly younger looking skin.

WHY TOTAL EFFECTS WITH SPF15 CAN BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

For those concerned about sun exposure, main cause of premature visible ageing, this daily facial moisturizer provides 7 anti-aging benefits in 1 moisturizer to give visibly younger looking skin and helps prevent premature skin ageing.

PLUS protection against sun damage in one product.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Ut provides the anti-ageing power of moisture fused with vitamins and antioxidants. PLUS UVA/UVB (SPF 15) protection to help prevent sun damage.

DIRECTIONS:

Clean face and neck. Gently massage cream on skin. Apply at least twice daily.

I got an 8g (sample size) OLAY total effects 7-in-1 ANTI AGEING CREAM for normal skin with SPF 15 and a 100PHP coupon that I can use if ever i'd buy any OLAY total effects cream or serum at any Watsons store.

I'll update you guys on the results after i've finished the 8g sample.. I already used it last night and this morning... so far so good.

I am still searching for a good sunblock... because olay is still a bit creamy for me to use during the day. I might go to the mall this week and checkout alyssa and cherie's sunblock suggestions... thanx sista'z!!! wish me luck!!

By the way.. the copupon is valid up to December 30, 2008... so I still have time to decide Ü.

:: help : sunblock ::

I am not a very good fan of sunblock..

my skin used to be oily.. but now i have combination skin (oily/dry) which is probably due to age. I sweat easily that's why creams really feel uncomfortable esp. during the day.

When I put sunblock under my makeup.. after a while it sort-of melts my makeup away and feels like i have tons of super creamy lotion on my face.

now i only rely on the SPF 15 from my MMU whick is very minimal... waaaaah!! i need more.

due to global warming and my fear of looking old... i know i have no choice... but first I have to get myself a good product. i tried a couple of sunblocks before... but i just wasn't lucky enough to find the sunblock that will work for me.


i want a sunblock that (is):
☺not creamy
☺not heavy on the face
☺not greasy
☺does not wash off my makeup
☺and of course..... affordable and available in the PH.


ANY SUGGESTIONS???
feel free to post anything!!

I NEED HELP...
thanks!!

:: my bag ::

i just got this one...
(please excuse the bad lighting.. m not a very good photog... hehe)

btw.. i haven't told you guys that i am currently looking for a job... so u might probably have bumped into me around the makati business district... ☺

i was looking for a bag that can fit all my things including envelopes and other stuff..
getting a job is not very easy.. i have to bring lotsa stuff along with me.



it's really really very cute... just wanna share this to everyOne... hehehe Ü