The Candy Team's Blog, page 58
November 21, 2015
From Our Readers: To the Next Girl He Falls in Love With
That boy is something else, isn't he? You probably did a double take when you first saw him. Perhaps you gushed about him to your friends non-stop the first time you stayed up all night talking to him. I know, I've been there. It probably feels weird reading this right now, but I just want to you to know a few things about this boy whom you can't seem to get out of your head, and maybe even share advice for when he frustrates the life out of you.
First, I want you to know that you are in for a heck of a ride. Loving him will be one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life. I had the privilege of sharing 13 months of love, life, and adventure with him, and it's safe to say that those were some of the best months of my life. I hope you'll hold his hand and let him know you'll be beside him as he explores new places, discover new things, and meet new people.
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5 Struggles Every Commuter Faces
A large percentage of people living in Metro Manila commute and take the jeep, bus, or train every day. These are the cheapest modes of transport, but just because they’re affordable doesn’t mean they’re convenient all the time. For commuters, every day is an adventure. Read on for 5 struggles every commuter faces.
1 Lines Everywhere
Life is but a long line for commuters. From taxi stands to train lines, you can’t avoid a line, unless you aren’t being courteous and you disobey the rules. Lines are even more intense at the MRT and LRT stations to the point that they sometimes wind down the streets. From buying tickets to waiting at the entrance of the station to lining up on the train platform, the number of lines you have to be part of in a day are endless.
November 20, 2015
From Our Readers: 5 Ways to Create Your Own Happiness
If you're going to look for things that make you stay in bed all day and wallow in self-pity, the world will give it to you on a golden platter. You're going to be the perpetrator of your own misery. The melancholy that lingers inside the pit of your stomach is of your own doing. And maybe with the help of that mawkish TV series you're binge-watching. Stop watering the gloomy clouds! But if you can't stop the rain, learn how to do the hula dance in the storm.
Here are some tips to paint more smiles and grow more daisies in your soul:
DO SOMETHING ADVENTUROUS EVERY DAY
It could be anything. Adventure is a versatile universe. You can try ditching every plan today and go hiking or canyoneering (it might sound really crazy but spontaneity always gives the best memories), or you can try that new cozy tea shop that you've been dying to visit but you're too afraid to dine alone. Try buying yourself a bouquet of fresh flowers and share it with your friends. Or if you're feeling brave, you can give it to someone you find cute and adorable. Visit an art exhibit and pretend to understand every line and angle of that painting, let it swallow you for a moment. I know you're too shaky because breaking the routine is risky but the unknown is waiting. You can always try a different cologne or oatmeal flavor. And that, my little warrior, is embracing the alchemy of the unsure.
COMPLIMENT MORE OFTEN (and mean every word)
Saying and thinking more from the Good Girl Department will keep the "positivity" chain going. The next time you pay the jeepney driver, you can always say thank you and a little "Good morning" sure won't hurt, would it? Try complimenting your classmate or your mom on her cute outfit or nice hair. Say please more often and give the cashier a little grin. Read more motivational quotes and spread the message. Revel in that big breakfast waiting for you. Call long distance friends just to tell them how much you miss them. Remind your Dad to take his vitamins and that he looks dashing with that tie. And do you know the quickest and cost-effective way to practice the art of compliments? When you think of something beautiful, include the one looking back at the mirror. Everybody knows a little dose of confidence can go a long way.
LEARN A NEW WORD EVERY DAY.
Do you know what mollify means? How about well-nigh? Did you know that disinterested and uninterested have different meanings? A really bad day don't seem so harrowing when you find something brilliant like the meaning of blarney, trust me. Download a dictionary app that gives new words every day and try using it on your next Instagram post. For all we know, there's a tad bit lazy poet inside that brain of yours. Wake him up and conquer the world in a jiffy.
PAY ATTENTION.
There are a lot of beautiful things and moments that come from looking at the tiny specks of sunlight touching your skin or from a stranger's spontaneous laughter sitting right next to you. Stop for a little while and smell the flowers. Have you ever thought of waking up early to welcome the sunrise? Notice the notorious magnificence of the sound of the rain or the pulsating vibrance of classical music. Follow the trail of the ants. Read the label of your favorite yogurt. Pay attention to the small things that really matter.
BREAK OUT FROM THE ROUTINE
It is perfectly fine to stop following the itinerary. Muster the courage to deviate from the dull routine of your life and insert something different. You will lose the balance, sure, but you will gain the complexity of what life really is and that my darling is how warriors are made. Equip yourself with the knowledge that anything can happen and do not let the structures direct you. Make use of the crumbles, the ashes, the disarray. Let go of that pointed edge and stop sabotaging yourself, you are still you after the earthquake. You will build something with or without the pillars.
But really, genuine happiness comes from deep within you. You are the doer and finisher of the things that either make or break you. You decide when or how to become truly happy. Go around the world prancing and leaping with happiness.
15 Celebrity-Approved Recipes You Can Make
1 Lauren Conrad's Upgraded French Toast
Start your morning right with a serving of French toast. Here’s 5 yummy ways on how to prepare them.
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The Different Kinds of Struggles Every Teen Has Experienced
When you're a teenage girl, the struggle isn't only about getting zits the night before a major event or having "nothing to wear" for an important day. There are a ton of struggles that happen every day that sometimes, you just can't keep track. But you don't have to worry about that, Candy Girls. We totally get how you feel, so we've kept track of some of your most common struggles for you below.
...From Our Readers: To the Ghost of My Past Love
Who are you right now? I don't know. The "you" that I know, the "you" that I familiarized my heart with, he's already dead. But for me, that "you" never died. You continued to haunt me everywhere, torturing me with what ifs, asking questions without providing any answers at all. And who knows, this might be my eulogy to everything that happened between us, to the love I once felt, to the memories I've become so fond of. Rest in peace.
Let me recall everything.
I know you are my sweetest memory. I only have memories of you to live by. I only have faint memories of your smile and your laughter and your rib cage and your skinny body and your big hands and your deep voice and your big nose and well, everything about you. Everything that used to be you.
...5 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media
We get it. Sometimes we just can't help but let our emotions take over as we share things on social media. Be it an angry tweeting spree about our horrible teachers and classmates, a humble brag post of our plane ticket on Instagram, or a screencapped text exchange posted on a friend's wall on Facebook, we sometimes divulge way too much info about our thoughts and whereabouts.
6 Commercials Featuring Your Fave Celebs That You Might Have Forgotten Already
Remember when your favorite celebrities were just starting out in the biz, and they had a few endorsements under their belt? We've scoured YouTube for these precious moments in their careers and found that they're still the cutest people ever. Hit the play button below to watch some of your favorite stars' commercials on television—back when they looked waaay different from how they look now.
...How to Look Dolled Up with Almost No Makeup On
1 Nailing the au naturel look starts with well-groomed brows. Instead of brashly filling it in, use light feathery strokes to achieve clean, wispy arches like Liza Soberano's.
2 If you have naturally long lashes a la Bea Alonzo, you can open up those pretty doe eyes with a simple use of an eyelash curler. Coat it with mascara if you're after a stronger smize game!
...15 Super Stylish Celebs on Instagram
When it comes to celebrities on Instagram, there are quite a few that definitely stand out from the rest when it comes to their killer sense of style. In fact, these particular young stars are a notch above all the others because of their great taste in fashion and we're here to share all of them with you, so you can fill your Instagram feeds with tons of fashion inspo and style pegs, straight from your favorite celebs. So go ahead and scroll down to see our favorite fashionistas and their different styles!
1 Zendaya Coleman
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