{The Art of Selca }

Okay, I know that it's been such a loooong looooooooong hiatus. I am sorry.  (ಥ﹏ಥ)

I've been busy the past few days because that heavy decision has finally been put to action. My days are numbered. It breaks my heart. <///3

Well, enough about that, I get to introduce something interesting to you guys again. And it is called "SELCA". 

As an introduction to this uncommon word, it is short for self-capture. And its wonders.

This is where you get to take photos of yourself, but not the everyday ordinary photos of you doing wakee poses and the sort, but by placing your camera in an angle with sufficient lighting that would make your beauty be placed at its peak.

Selca is popular among Asians especially Korean Ulzzangs. They do those all the time. It is the art of camwhoring, so to speak. But it's addictive. ♥

TADAAAAAAAAAAA. The art of Selca. ♥

HERE ARE SOME TIPS I LEARNED WHILE DOING SELCA: 

1.) MAKE SURE TO WEAR A LITTLE MAKEUP

A small blush won't hurt right? Yes, it won't. Put a little shimmer here and put a little shimmer there. It doesn't take much time to just place a little et ceteras on your face. If you want to look presentable, you have to MAKE yourself look presentable. This is for the capture of YOU.

2.) CHECK THE LIGHTING

Okay. So this is obvious. And I think that those three little words are enough to comprehend. Take some sample shots. Check the lighting of the area. Make sure the lighting is sufficient for your pretty face. It is always an essential part when it comes to taking photos. Make sure the room isn't dark and make sure the lighting suits your taste.

3.) THAT FAT FACE

Everybody doesn't want their faces to look fat now, do we? Of course we have to do ninja moves in order to catch that perfect angle we are always aiming for. Tilt your chin, find that perfect angle, stretch your neck, make your eyes look bigger by putting the camera in a higher angle, and et cetera and et cetara. That will be in your own accord.

4.) A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT

If in case, the lighting isn't sufficient, or the fact that you are having a very big zit at the moment, do not hesitate to edit your photos. We are talking about photos people. And yes, like what I said awhile ago, make sure to MAKE yourself look presentable. So a little zit gone doesn't hurt also.

5.) SHOW THE WORLD "YOU"

Have fun. Practice. Take photos with pets, with your crazy best friend, props, accessorize. ART PEOPLE AAAARTTT! ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

Ehem ehem, I got carried away.

Yes, show the world YOU. YOUR BEAUTY. YOUR ATTRACTIVENESS. That talllll nose. Haha. Just be YOU.  (*´・ｖ・)>

6.) CAMERAS are IMPORTANT TOO

Of course, to take good photos, we have to have a good camera too. Trust me, having a bad quality camera, doesn't bring the best beauty out of you. Make sure to invest. Invest for that good camera. As for my case, I am just satisfied of my phone's camera. ♥ I can carry it around and take photos of everywhere. I have lots to invest. I am currently saving up for a Canon 600D DSLR. ( And yes, I am a photographer-wanna-be). I must rob a bank.  ＼（Ｔ∇Ｔ）／YAAAY.

7.) COLLECT AND SELECT

Take lots and lots of photos. And select the best ones. And if you are torn between two best-"est" pictures, grid them. Place both of them in a strip. That would definitely make the situation a "win-win" (´・ω・)っ由

So, yes. Those are the things I learned from doing selca personally.

Check out my instagram account if you want to check my selca photos.  ( Link at the right portion of this page) ----->

So always remember guys, be artsy about it.

Enjoy the art of SELCA.

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{ What time is it? }

IT'S ADVENTURE TIME!

Yey! Haha. Okay. So that escalated quickly. And yes, that is what we cosplayed. C:

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So much for so much! Haha.

Left: Marceline, Center: Princess Bubblegum, Right: Marshal Lee

Actually, Fubu and I were having a super hard time on what to put on our skin ( as you can see, both Marceline and Marshal Lee have gray skin tone). Cebu doesn't at all sell Snazaroo body paints and they only sell face paints. (n hfhwafasfpjsa)

Anyhoo, we were looking for this.

But the only thing we found in the malls and any other places out there are face paints. Assorted face paints.

So all we did was to improvise.

We first started out with face paint ( I bought two packs of black and white) and started mixing and placing it on our arms. I had Fubu experimented. Haha.

All in all the outcome was kind of dirty (like sewers dirty eeww), so we improvised again. ( and of course we asked from the experts).

The experts told us to mix BB Cream and Grey eye shadow as an alternative. And that made me think " Where the hell am I going to get loads and loads of eyeshadow?"

We tried once again. Personally, I think it's quite time consuming and "eyeshadow-and-cream" consuming, so I recommend using it as a last resort.

Now what we actually did was to combine the two options. It somehow worked. We placed white face paint first on our skin, and then rubbed some grey eyeshadow. :DD

This is me before the dirty session started. And no, that is not my belly button down there. Haha.

And tadaaaaa~

It took us about 1-2 hours.

Marcie and Marshal.

♥

( I know we're vampires and we're near an altar... We're catholic vampires so to say. ♥)

And as for PB, she has her own struggles of life. ♥

Her " still alive but i'm barely breathing" wig. Haha.

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We arrived late at the event, putting our minds with the " No regrets" concept all over again and again. ( It's a long story).

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Because they are my rainbows and hearts. ♥

I'm glad Behbeh is okay. :3

( She was confined in the hospital for a couple of days. STUDENT BODEH PRESIDENT IS BUSEH) ;_;

After the event, we headed down to SM to finish some errands and then off to SongHits. ♥

No matter how grey and stressed I am, my friends will never leave me. :3

BMS.

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{ 2013 Wishlist }

2013 WISHLIST:

1* Will cosplay more

- I've realized that I've been skipping cosplay events here and there because either I'm too busy working or I didn't have the moolah for it. (´∩｀。)


2* DSLR

- I know this behbeh is like one of my greatest dreams everrrrr since the year 2011. I just want to appreciate the sceneries around me and catch its breath-taking view in a photograph.


3* more photoshoots

- I didn't get to do photoshoots lately. Same reason as what I gave in number 1. And my photographer friends also have their own agendas. (´Д｀。) UPDATE: ( P.S. Finally will have a photoshoot tomorrow after a long hiatus. My first for 2013 ;> *winks* )


4* will have more adventures with friends ♥

- I've been neglecting my friends for more than one year now. From the month of April 2011 to July 2012. I'm going to make up the lost time I have with them. They have been there for me through my thicks and thins, now it's my turn. (*≧▽≦)

5* will look the best everyday

- People are telling me to lose my previous wardrobe and wear something daring. DARING: like wearing dresses and brag about them legs. Haha. They told me to show more of my skin. I .WILL .TRY. Haha.

6* will collect more frogs

- My collection of frogs is not enough. I have to collect more and more frogs. Those cute little things - I NEED. ♥ Why am I born this way!? But hey, that doesn't stop me from collecting more this year. ♥♥♥

7* Iphone

- Haha. I know this seems impossible but nothing's impossible without you trying it. So yeah, I am aiming for this baby.

8* Instagram and the wonders of 3G

- So yeah. One of the main reasons why I am craving for an Iphone is Instagram. Haha. I know it's soooooooooo stupid, but I'm a girl, and I have my wants. Haha.

9* will do more art

- was too busy working and didn't have the time to draw more of my mangas. I need to do artsy stuff once again. Otherwise, my drawing skills will *poooooof* if you get what I mean. >///< I wouldn't like that to happen.

10* will practice playing my bass guitar and have more gigs with my band

- Since I am in love with my bass guitar and I love performing songs as a bassist, I decided to put this in my list. I want to enhance my skills of playing the bass guitar with my band.  And to do more gigs is one of the ways to enhance it.

11* be more responsible of myself and independent

- Mom is telling me that I'm not responsible enough to do this and that. I'm going to prove her wrong. - I hope - Haha. And being independent is one way to be more responsible of yourself.

12* will spend money every other day

- Since I want this and that, Haha. I will TRY to save more and spend less. This I have to endure. And insert the word "diet" here.

13* will expand my circle of friends

- Since I am welcoming the year 2013 with good vibes, I also have to welcome new people in my life. I have decided to expand my circle of friends. As they always say, the more the merrier.

14* will blog about useful things

- I'm going to blog about food, restaurants, places, experiences, any hows and any whats, and all the et ceteras in the world. This wouldn't only be about ME anymore.

15* will officially study the Japanese language

- Since I am surrounded by my beloved beloved Japan-related work, it makes teaching easier. I am officially going to enroll in a Japanese language school to learn more about the grammar and the different phonetics. And especially their writings. (;*△*;)

16* will lose some extra pounds

- I know losing some weight is impossible for a sickly girl like me but I have to surpass the limits of my condition. And this is a must for me. Whew. Gotta lay down on the carbs.

17 * WILL PLAY MOAAAARRRR GAMESSSSS ♥

- I'd rather waste my time and money to games. Fatal Frame was the first game that I was so into. And the second one is Assassin's Creed. I wonder what unlucky game out there would be my next target. Kufufufufu~ >:D

18 * will discover more awesome songs with awesome messages

- I know I'm a music girl. And I'm not into disco songs or so whatever, I'm into songs that brings out a certain message. For example, Better than Me by Hinder, or More than This by OneDand Wedding Dress by Teayang and so on and so forth. Since 2013 is a new year, I'm sure there are bound to be awesome songs to be made. And I can't wait to meet em'. Listen, rather.

19* will travel to different places in the Philippines with friends

- My friends and I are planning to go out this summer for our team building. Haha. And out, I mean OUT. Boracay, Bohol, Ilo-ilo, Cagayan and et cetera et cetera. Most of my friends are going to bring their hubbies with them. And I'm going to bring out Forever Alone Meme with me as a date.

20* will TRY to wear a bikini this summer Hahah

- Don't laugh. Don't smile. This is also a dream I am trying to accomplish. Thus, number 16. （￣へ￣）

21* will meet someone *winks* ♥ ( cheesy alert)

- People come and go. Year 2012 was a year of suffering for me. Shed too many tears, lost people and the most difficult thing to do was to slowly close the book. I am sure that, since I am welcoming 2013 with good vibes, I'm sure good vibes will come. And I am also sure I am going to meet that certain someone this year. ♥

NEW MOTTO:

" Welcome the world with good vibes"

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