04 October 2013

The Lipstick and A Grateful Woman

Whenever I stop working (read: depending on husband's salary), there's this little voice inside me always discouraging me to buy something for myself. I feel guilty. Reasons? One, it's not basically my money. Two, I'm "manipis" by nature. Three, I'd rather buy food, which we can share altogether. However, a girl is a girl with material needs. I know you know what I'm talking about. Say, how can we get to have presentable hair without going to the salon at least every 3 months? Or at least have a decent shampoo-conditioner combo at home. Honestly, I haven't treated my hair for some time now and made a mental note that I will when I have "extra" money. Extra means all bills are paid, the fridge has enough food and my little girl would have her occasional visit to Jollibee or McDo. 


As a SAHM, life is not all easy. But to be honest and fair, my husband's salary is enough. Thank you Philippine government. But just enough for all the payables and simple pleasures. That's why again, there's this little voice inside me pushing me to earn. Because I'm feeling materialistic. Ugh. Rhambo doesn't really tell me to go back to work but he didn't tell me to stop either. Haha! He just supported my decision to "be there" for our child. Thank youuuuu, baby. I love you! But during my flor contemplation moments (happens usually before I sleep or when I do my business haha), I will have this girl wants, which will all be shunned away when a person below 4 feet will knock on the door, saying "are you done 'Nay? I'm bored." 

What do I want to say here? 

Let me tell you a lipistik story first. You see, I only have one very cheap lipstick in neutral red. It's what I wear for like almost a year now. So imagine my joy when someone gave me a Revlon lipstick. I was in ecstasy. I've been in numerous events and that cheap lipstick was what I had on my pursed-almost-in-duck-face-kind lips. It's not a Nars, a Mac or even a Maybelline. It is an Ever Bilena! I think it's only Php150+. I never complained. My husband never complained, too. I think he thought I'm always beautiful. *batting my eyelashes in a pout*

I can't thank the generous woman enough. Really. I know it's just a small random act of generosity but she exhilarated my soul to be more grateful for this fabulous life I live. Why? I believe that the key to a lasting and absolute happiness is to have and feel contentment in life. Do you think I would be that happy and thankful to receive a lipstick if I have a lippy collection? Unless it's worth more than Php1000, I guess it'll be petty for me. So to you, my dear Edel, thank you from the bottom of my heart and pursed lips.

How about you, what are you thankful for lately? 
I'd be happy to be touched by your stories, too. 
Share it with us in the comments --- from one queen to another. ♔

20 comments:

  1. Hi-5, sis! I have not had my hair done since December, my last mani-pedi was in March, and my last visit to Lay Bare was in October pa! No, I am not a fluffy, long-clawed, frizzy-haired bruha because I make an effort to DIY my grooming rituals hahaha, but oh, how I would love to be pampered!

    Despite all of that, I am happy that we can afford to turn on the aircon on hot nights so that my son doesn't sweat while he sleeps. I'm grateful that my parents-in-law keep on sending me giant skeins of yarn from the US, feeding my crochet addiction. I'm glad that we always have more than enough food on the table, as you can see from my oh so sexy plus size body. And I'm glad that I have mommies like you who understand what I have to go through, and make me feel that I am not alone. You make each day better. Hugs!

    And you know what, I have a tube of Ever Bilena lipstick too haha! But just recently, na-upgrade ako when the husbandry had his sisters buy me Kardashian Beauty lipsticks from the states. Love it!!!

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    1. Naku, gusto ko din niyang aircon para laging masarap ang tulog ng bagets. Pero scared ako sa electricity bill. Haha! Me, too I;m thankful for women like you who make beautiful comments here on my cyber palace. I hope to learn crocheting techniques the Patty Cuyugan way. ♥

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  2. That's what I like following blogs of women like you.

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  3. uy ako, kahit marami akong lipstick, happy ako pag may nagbibigay sa akin ng lipstick :) it's not just about the lipstick but the thought that the person knows that I love lipistik :)

    ako I will always be thankful for my family and for my kids.. and other little things such as a 3 hour naptime hahaha

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    1. Korek sa 3-hour naptime!!! Nirvana 'pag nagagawa ko yun na wala ang bagets. Parang I was one one with nature kiyeme. Haha! Thanks sa comment, muther! It means so much to me. Mommy Pehpot ka kaya! ♥

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  4. Awww, natuwa naman ako sa post na ito, oozing with positive vibes, I looove it! :) Napaisip tuloy ako kung ilang lipstick meron ako and hindi tayo nagkakalayo, isang 'pang-lakad' na lipstick lang din at isang Nivea na lip balm (yung may sparkles kasi yun ang bet ng anak ko). :D Super agree with you on this "I believe that the key to a lasting and absolute happiness is to have and feel contentment in life."

    The happiest people in the world aren't the richest, nor the most successful people in life. They are the ones who had found contentment. And mind you, kasi sometimes people think being kontento means 'settling' for simple things - hindi din naman. They just know how to be thankful for what they have now, but they know what they do can do to make things even better, and dahil they have pure motivation, more often than not, na-aachieve nila ang goals nila.

    What am I thankful for today? Hmmm, yung fact na nakapag-grocery kami kahapon at may pagkain na ulit ang ref. Nakakahiya kay bagets pagbukas ng ref at sasabihan nyang "There's nothing in here Mama". Tago-sa-ilalim-ng-table-moment sa kahihiyan. Hehe. Pero yes, seriously, happy na kong makapag-grocery... I guess the less you get to enjoy the more 'bongga' stuff, the more the less bongga stuff become more enjoyable. :)


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    1. Don't you feel the new feel of the palace? Hehe. Tama, akala ng karamihan eh porke kuntento na ako sa buhay ko ngayon eh ayaw ko ng umunlad. Siyempre, mas masayang maging masaya sa loob ng bahay na fully-airconditioned or tumawa sa loob ng Mustang. Pero sa ngayon, happy na kami sa electric fan at Vios. Tutal, yun ang kaya ng resources namin. Kasi 'pag naghangad tayo ng sobra sa kaya natin, greed na yun 'di ba?

      Ako din super naha-happy ako pag nakakapaggrocery ng marami-rami. Lalo nga at pag ganyang naghahanap ang bagets. :)

      Thank you Tin for always commenting here ng bongga! Hope to meet you, soon. ♥

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  5. Awww.. naiyak naman ako.. I was clueless when I clicked the link that this post has something to do with the revlon lipstick. I'm really touched that you mentioned it pa here. I bought it because I often see you (in pictures) wearing a red lipstick and red looks good on you. Red lipsticks = elegant + versatile = you. Glad that you like it.

    Nice meeting you, Denise. =)

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    1. Hahahaha! My dear Edel! Hindi ko lang pinahalata pero kinikilig ako nun na ang dami mong gifts sa amin ni LB. Super touched ako, promise. Thank you ulit! ♥

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  6. Love love this post, Denise! :)

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  7. What an indeed good vibes post.. well, i do not buy things often too, just sometimes, and only the cheaper one and I am contented to it..

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    1. Good for you, Jocris! We really shouldn't put an "amount" to our happiness. Thanks for your comment! ♥

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  8. This is really inspiring! I admire your spirit and gratefulness. You go girl, ternohan na yan ng red stilletos =)

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    1. Hello Lei! I have red pumps na, bigay din ng reader ko. Kakatuwa nga eh. Kaso wala pa akong mapaggamitan noon. Hehe. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment! ♥

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  9. This is so touching, made me realized and thankful for what I have now. Im so glad google led me to your blog. :)

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    1. Cheers to Google and us, RV! Sorry, just saw this now. Haha, super late.

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  10. Hi Ms.Denise! Sa dami ng blog na nababasa ko dito lang ako nag comment iba kase ang feeling ko everytime I read your stories here! :) nakakatuwa thank you for sharing it to us :) I hope someday I can write my own stories too ( I am a new SAHM :) and I was inspired by you :) ). And also I was following your #baonserye kahit wala pa akong ipag pprepare ng baon sa school ;) Thank you again for the positivity vibes ;)

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    1. Hi Aimee! Glad you found this blog. Hope it entertains, informs and inspires you in times that you need it to. :)

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