Baby Modeling: My Baby's First Exposure!

Last night (May 28th 2013), I got a call from the talent and modeling agency. They asked me to go to a commercial shoot for Mitsubishi Mirage. It was in Antipolo City and I'm from Taytay, Rizal. So, I grabbed the opportunity. Here are some of the pictures with the staff and models. 

  

 Cleon's role was a Fall Back (when the lead didn't perform well, he will be the replacement) anyhow, he would get the talent fee even if he won't participate. The lead did great from the beginning, so the producer informed ud, that we could leave. On our way to Antipolo Bayan, they called us to go back, because the director needs to shoot Cleon. I wouldn't say it was unfortunate for him not to get the lead role and just shot his body and hands on the steering wheel, I'm still very thankful that he had a participation and we met great people on the set. 

Gwiyomi Lyrics: Mother and Baby Video (Lyrics)

(I do not own this video)

Gwiyomi is one of the cutest songs this season all over Asia. It's sang by a Korean singer, Hari. Due to its cuteness, almost everybody made their own versions of Gwiyomi gestures. Why don't you share yours?

Baby Cleon loves to turn his head from side to side when he hears this song. I don't know the lyrics; however, I tried to record his gestures for the Gwiyomi song. Check it out. 

Baby Names: How to choose the best name for your child?

After a few months of learning the gender of your child. You start surfing the net to pick the best baby names. Some people believe that meaningful baby names would affect their baby's behavior and personality. So, many people tend to name their children after the successful people in the world. Some, also use celebrity names.

I would like to share how my husband and I chose our baby's name. 

CLEON KAL EL 

My husband really spends too much time reading comics and playing video games. He wanted our child to be named after his favorite character, "Squall" of Final Fantasy. While I love "Leon" of Resident Evil. We both love "Superman" but, even though we wanted to use the name "Clark" it's too common. As we were picking through lots of suggestions, We decided to use "Cleon" we added letter C to "Leon" so it's more unique. Then, we both love Superman, that's why, we used his Kryptonian name, "Kal El." Many say, that he has a very strange name, but they like it. We are very satisfied in naming him. I checked his name on the net quite late, and to my amusement Cleon's meaning is "well- renowned". 
Choosing a name for your child isn't really hard. Just be sure of the things that interest you since you were young. And when you see your child's face for the first time, then call him the name you like, you would definitely feel if the name you chose really is for him to keep. 

To give you help, here are the websites that might help you pick a good name for your baby:


Baby Names
Think Baby Names
Unique Baby Names

Baby Swimming: How to Teach My Baby?

Every parent would agree that they want the best for their kids. The parents should always keep their children safe. One of the most well- known cause of babies' and toddlers' death in The US and other countries is "drowning." When you own a pool, it would be the best for your toddler to be attended at all times. Busy parents have some problems with looking after their children; however, there's something you could do to prevent your child from drowning in the pool. 


I believe, many of you heard about "Swimming Lessons for Babies." or "Survival Swimming" When my baby turned 6 months old, I decided to take him to a Swimming school, but the rate of the sessions are quite expensive for me. I do swim a little well  as and my husband been to a swimming school before. So, I changed my mind; my husband and I now teach our baby the water survival skills.

In the Philippines, majority of Filipinos could swim well, for there are many beaches and lakes, even public swimming pools here, so I'm confident enough to teach my child. 

Some parents believe in old notions like, "water might hurt your eardrums." Keep in mind, that water wouldn't hurt your baby's eardrums, unless his ears aren't clean enough to block the water that's coming out. 
Babies are born strong, and versatile. They have fast and strong reflexes that would allow them to adapt quickly in any environment in no time. 

What I did:
My baby has loved the water ever since, he takes a bath everyday, we go swimming with the family if necessary, so taking him to the swimming pool is never a problem for him. I kept on researching for the methods to use for his swimming lessons with me. Gladly, I found this very helpful free website ( http://www.uswim.com/ ) that really made my work a lot easier. They allow people to download their materials freely and give clear instructions. I would love to share this to all the parents out there. Now, my baby enjoys the water freely. And before the summer ends, I hope he would be able to turn his back and float alone in the water. 

Review: HERB DAY 365 Cleansing Foam (The Face Shop)

My cousin visited South Korea and she brought home HERB DAY 365 Cleansing Foam from The Face Shop. It comes with different scents. My favorite is "Peach". After almost a month of usage, I saw the result and decided to write a positive review about this product. 

1. It cleanses my face thoroughly. 
2. I feel that my face was a bit stretched after using this product. 
3. My pores are smaller. 
4. I had a small wart due to pregnancy that had been on my face for a year, but when I use this product, it's gone.
5. My breakouts get minimal and my pimples are drying. 
6. My skin isn't oily for long hours regardless of summer. 

I use  HERB DAY 365 Cleansing Foam every morning and before bed time. I take suitable amount on my palm and massage on my face. I rinse my face thoroughly and let my face dry  naturally. I would also recommend this facial foam to everyone for I've proven myself how great this product is. The best facial wash I've ever used. 

If you have any reviews about this product, you may comment your review link anytime. 

Review: MISSHA M Signature Real Complete BB Cream

I received a present from my South Korean Student on April 25th 2013. When I opened the parcel, it's  MISSHA M Signature Real Complete BB Cream. In the Philippines, there are many Cosmetic Companies that are releasing BB Creams; however, I don't think they suit my skin type well. So, I decided to use MISSHA for 2 weeks and write a review about it. 


PRICE: $25.00 (store price in Korea)

My Skin Type: I have a normal type of skin, but my skin changes depending on the season, when it's summer, well it's oily. And on Rainy days, it's dry. 

My Skin Color: I'm not very dark, but not white as well. MISSHA M Signature Real Complete BB Cream has different shades for all skin colors, mine is No. 21 Light Pink Beige. 

After cleansing my face, I applied toner and moisturizer. After 15 minutes, I applied the BB Cream. I normally have breakouts and it's been my problem since 15 years old, that's why I'm very careful of using and choosing cosmetics or other skin products.

Positive 

• It looks natural after you apply it. 
• It covers the dark spots just like a concealer. 
• It's good for any types of skin. 
• I noticed my pimples getting dryer after using this product.
• It doesn't feel heavy; much lighter than a loose powder.
• Nice packaging
• It doesn't only covers your dark spots, but also protects my face from the sun.
• Non-itchy

Negative

•  If it's summer, you should apply twice if necessary, it enters your skin, so when you sweat, your face won't look fresh anymore. 
• The color changes after a few hours, depending on your skin type. I read others' reviews stating that when they put this BB Cream, after 7 hours, it's color change to grayish. (Luckily it doesn't happen to me.) 

If you have anymore questions regarding this product feel free to comment. 

Wait for my next Review about THE FACE SHOP Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam

Gain Followers on Instagram for Free

Many of us would like to gain many followers without registering in some paid programs. Although, only few people was able to get high numbers of followers quickly for free. 

First, what are the qualifications should an Instagram user posses? How will he be able to encourage other users to follow him? Let me give you some tips about it. 

• Liking Pictures - a person who wants to be liked, should learn how to like others as well. When you go to "Explore" type a popular hashtag "#Like2Like" for example. Like as many photos you see. 

• Following Others- I'm not sure about the limitation of Instagram when it comes to following people. It's easy to find people who "follow back." So, follow as much people as you can. 

• Uploading High Quality Photos- upload good pictures, not just a normal shot of yourself. If you are promoting yourself, make sure that there's something catchy about your picture so people would effort to look at your pictures and eventually, your profile. 

• Moderation- Do not upload from time to time, your followers might be pissed off when you upload every minute. They might find it irritating and they would decide to unfollow you. 

• Commenting- This takes a little effort, but the result is really apparent. Try to just copy past, I tried to comment on every photo, "I love it!" Though it would take time to type or copy-paste, many users would appreciate this effort and they will follow you. 

So far, these are the methods I use to gain followers, I've been using Instagram for almost 6 months. From 1-100 followers (people I personally know) I gained the other 100 for a week, by trying this method. 

Feel free to follow my Instagram: esvee09

YouTube: Gain likes and followers for free

Schools: Are they really the key to success?

When I was young, I'd thought of becoming a detective. I probably watched too much movies. Then, in high school, I told myself that I want to be a great film director. I thought it was the greatest achievement that I might get in the future. Still, it didn't happen. Although my major professors said that I have a lot of potential to be one.

To my surprise, I became an On-line Teacher for Koreans. In 4 years of teaching, I'm very glad to know this certain student (that I won't mention the name.) 
One day, I asked her the most common question. "What do you want to be in the future?" Her answer impressed me.

"I want to be a teacher." she said, I replied, "Why?" 
"Because, I want to change Korean's perspective about education and about life."

I normally ask this question and get the same answer. But not the same reason.

She said, "Most Koreans believe that entering a very good school is the way  to succeed in life. If I become a teacher, I would encourage my students to work harder, and not to study harder. Having a good support system, love, and peace of mind would lead them to positivity. It would give them confidence to achieve their dreams, regardless of the school they choose to study. I don't believe that schools is they key to a bright future, but you yourself alone would decide where you want to go and what you want to achieve. Teachers and parents always tell us, that if we don't graduate from a very good university, we won't succeed in life. I know that I have to study hard and get into a very good school to be able to achieve my dream, but once I've done it, I will do my best to share and inspire students to become a better person than to be a good student alone. I want to be a teacher not because I want to teach; it's because I want to change people's lives. I want them to believe that schools don't decide for their future." 

After the discussion, I found myself thinking deeply, how shallow I am as a person.
What about you? Have you planned your future already?