#Girlboss

Girlboss is the latest series that I had watched on Netflix. 

Since we subscribed, we are actually hooked on series and movies.

Girlboss is based on Sophia Amoruso's best-selling book on how she had built her vintage fashion empire "Nasty Gal". 

It was a great series indeed and kind of inspired me to push harder on the online store that I had parked for a long time because of a lot of things. 

Here are my top five take-away from the series: 

1) Trust your instincts. Follow your passion. 

At first, Sophia was struggling to keep a job. She would always leave one and look for another. Living independently away from her dad, she had managed to survived but only from paycheck to paycheck - that is if she gets to keep one. After quitting her job as a Sales Staff in a shoe shop, she spent her remaining dollars on a very cool jacket that she got cheaply and sold it online on eBay finally making almost a whole lot more from what she had originally paid for. In short - she earned money! 

Tada! 

She had this idea that this might be the thing for her since she is passionate about fashion. 

She started off her business from that. 

Come to think of it, considering Minimalism, it is quite helpful to buy second hand clothes. 

2) There are always ups and downs: in business and life in general. Always bounce back with full force. 

Her life is not all party and happiness and so is her business. 

She broke up with her almost perfect boyfriend who turned out to have cheated on her. 

She was kicked out from eBay.

That did not stop her: she admitted that she has hurt by the breakup and gathered herself still and pushed with her own website's launch. 

In a matter of minutes, her items are sold out. 

3) Help is always welcome. 

We cannot do things alone. We need support and help from people - unless you have super powers. 

4) Surround yourself with people who push you up and cheer for you. 

We also need people who are always keeping our feet on the ground; people who believes in us; people who always play the Devil's advocate and people who need to kick our b**&6 whenever we are lazy to do things. 

I know everybody have these kind of people. 

5) The best time to start is now. 

If we keep on waiting for the perfect timing, then it will never happen. 

I am a firm believer of taking chances, you'll never know what will happen next. 

Sophia started out her company from her own flat and the time finally came when she can finally afford an office space. 

She would not have known, if she did not start early. 

I am positive that I can be my own Girlboss. 

I am grateful for my job but also I have been dreaming of managing my own business anytime soon! 

Faerie Tale Theater

Photo Grabbed from Google 

Who does not love fairy tales? 

I've grown up reading and watching fairy tales! 

When I was a kid, I had collected a lot if these booklets that comes as free with every pack of Nido. 

I was extremely happy when I found the Faerie Tale Theater in YouTube! 

All I can remember was Shelly Duvall and googled her. 

Tada! I have a whole new set of videos to watch before sleeping since I cannot sleep without watching or reading something. 

Here are my favorites: 

• The Emperor's New Clothes 
• Beauty and The Beast - totally love Susan Surandon here 
• The Little Red Riding Hood 
• The Princess and The Pea
• The Pied Piper of Hamelin 
• a whole lot more! 

Manhattan Love Story

Looking for another "kilig" series?
Then count this one in! 
A story about a young gal from Britain who moved to Manhattan to pursue her dreams and was set up to date her best friend's brother in law, who happens to be such a playboy. 
It deals with the ups and downs of dating, love and being intimate. 
Another kilig story that I totally like and for sure you will definitely too! 

The Mindy Project

Yay! 
The Mindy Project's Season 4 is on! 
I've loved Mindy since I watched the rerun of this series pilot episode. 
She is so bubbly and offers a different take on comedy. 
I do love her outfits as well. 
Ciao! Ciao!
Have to watch it already! 

Death of an Evil King

Most of the Game of Thrones fans are thrilled even more after this week's episode.

King Joffrey's dead!

His character was well portrayed - I hate him the most (haha) in this series (include Cersei of course). 

I am thinking and making wild guesses on who's next on the death list?

For sure am going to miss him as well but am expecting that another bad-ass character will emerge soon. 

P.S.

Photo grabbed from Google.

Picture Perfect

 

 

Oh, I so love Cristina Aguilera's look on "Say Something"s video!

 

 

This look is so classy and poised.

 

 

Don't you agree?

 

 

P.S.

 

 

Photo grabbed from Google

Game of Thrones' New Season

 

Yes!

 

The very long wait is over.

 

Can't contain the excitement!

 

Just wishing that the characters will survive this season (haha).

 

       

How I Met Your Mother

 

 

 

Another great show has come to an end!

 

I don't really like it if the shows are ending up, but well, everything will end soon, eventually.

 

Will definitely miss this gang!

 



Frozen

I've watched Frozen!!! Wasn't able to catch it in the cinema but was able to watch it online just now.  A very great movie and I love it just how I love "Tangled".  The soundtrack is amazing as well!  OMG.  I want to look for those nice glass slippers worn by Queen Elsa near the end of the movie.

The Internship

 

This movie has become one of my feel good movies (The Devil Wears Prada, The Proposal and The

Confessions of a Shopaholic included).

One of the funniest yet mind-opening movie I've seen, if I may say.

It's a story about two friends who were recently unemployed and found their way to be Google

interns and have their chances of becoming full time employees.

I had watched this movie during the time when I was feeling so down at work (yeah...) and was

thinking of giving up.

This movie is like a wake up call for me (haha, yes, seriously).

I've come to realize things that I was able to relate in real life!

1. Be open to changes. Be prepared. Conquer the world.

My friends would know how much I complain about my work (I am trying not to now!)

Work itself is fine but there are other things that I don't have any control of.

I was always thinking of leaving my job but come to think of it, I cannot afford not to have my salary

even for one month.

In the movie, these two guys were suddenly laid off fom work and has to take chances by being

interns at Google which is way far from what they have been doing.

They were working as watch salesmen before nonetheless, they had braved the challenges and ended

up working at Google still!

2. Accept the fact that there are A***holes everywhere.

Need I say more?

There will be people who will try to pull you down, who will bury you alive.

Who cares? As long as you stay focused and do the right things, don't mind them.

Remember, eye on the prize!

3. All work and no play makes John a dull boy; All play and no work makes one a mere toy.

Have you ever felt that at times, your brain cells aren't working even how hard you try?

Yeah, welcome to the club.

Take a little rest, relax, try to divert your attention.

Do some crafts, go out with friends, drink coffee and involve yourself in worthy conversations.

4. Nobody knows you better than yourself.

I was teary eyed when Vince Vaughn was almost giving up on himself.

No matter what he does, it seems like nothing is working out right and one of their co-intern was

saying that he always has a way of making things fall apart.

He lost his job; he lost his house because he was not able to pay the dues; his wife left him too.

Hey, we know ourselves better than other people do.

Be your own cheerleader as well!

5. Be positive. It helps...a LOT!

I love how Owen Wilson stays so positive.

There was a time when these kids who were with them in the group were saying that it's like the end:

they're not winning any challenges at all; it's so hard to look for a job; etc. etc.

He said that they are still young to look at things that way.

They have a lot to be thankful for and to look forward to!

6. It's a good thing to have a "good" friend/s by your side.

A good friend is someone who doesn't see you only during your victories but during your downfalls as well.

Someone who knows your number not only if he/she needs something but says hi/hello at times.

Someone who's not there only during the time when you can give free rides, free coffees, lunch,

dinner, but also during the time when your pockets are empty.

I may not have lived long enough but I have a very good experience on this one.

Oh...

Include it in your movie list and for sure you'll like it too!

 

RIP Cory Monteith

It was quite devastating and surprising.

Cory Monteith who plays Finn in the series "Glee" had died.

He had died of heroin and alcohold overdose.

He had been quite public about his addiction during his late teens and even checked into rehab this year.

Aww, you will be missed Cory/Finn!

XoXo,

Joana

Storage Wars

I am currently watching this series on the History Channel.

Storage Wars is actually a show wherein there are people bidding on storage rooms and they are selling the items inside afterwards.

It's a game for those with good eyes and has guts especially when the bid goes over the top.

The main characters are Barry Weiss - The Collector, whenever he finds something unique/antique he does not sell them, rather he adds it to his collection, Dave Hester - The Mogul, he would always shout "Yuuup" whenever he is bidding, Brandy and Jarrod - these couples are so cute, and Daryll - The Gamer.

The rule of the game: the hosts will open the lockers and the bidders will have 5 minutes to take a look at the contents of the locker without touching anything and going inside the storage room itself then the bidding begins.

There was one episode when a guy bought the locker for a cheap amount and he found a vault inside with cash!

Talk about luck!

You can watch Storage Wars on Orbit Showtime Network's Channel 85.

XoXo,

Joana 

A Beautiful Affair

I am looking forward to watch this teleserye.

Since I don't have a TFC subscription, I am relying on the online streams.

When I first saw the commercial for this show, I thought it was a movie.

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo are the stars so I am not surprised if this will be a big hit, yet again.

It's like a way of saying "Thank You" and to celebrate their 10th year anniversary as a love team.

Most of the scenes are shot in Austria and the views are breath-taking and awesome: makes me wish I am in Austria too! Haha.

What I've noticed is that most of the shows now have this kind of theme.

The first one was "No Other Woman", then "The Mistress" and there's another upcoming movie "A Secret Affair".

They are great actors still and I will definitely be hooked on this show.

Oh, I hope they'll start showing this one soon!

XoXo,

Joana

Glee is back!

Yay!

Glee is back!

I've just seen the first episode yesterday.

How  it reminded me of my first day in college!

The new cast seems to be interesting: they're looking for a new Rachel Berry since she has moved to New York.

Kurt had decided to go to New York too.

These 2 best of friends are together again: their scene at the end of the episode made me cry. Haha...

Oh, how I love Kurt and Rachel! 

Can't wait for the next episode!

XoXo,

Joana

P.S.

Photo grabbed from Google. :) 

Survivor Philippines

OMG! 

I am so excited.

Survivor will be in the Philippines. 

They had just announced the cast and will start off on the 19th of September. 

Are you as excited as I am? 

XoXo, 

Joana 

See you soon, Mang Dolphy!

I had cried buckets and buckets of tears.

Yes, I did. I am such a cry baby.

I cannot help it every time I am watching the news about his death and the speeches delivered by his family, friends and acquaintances.

He is such a humble man, I can say.

I had grown up watching his sitcom, "Home Along da Riles" for years!

Thank you Mang Dolphy for making us laugh!

You will be missed!

P. S.

Photo credits from this link.

Jane by Design

I am loving this series now.

It's about Jane played by Erica Dasher who is a high school student and was mistaken for an adult when she was interviewed in a fashion retail shop Donovan Decker.

She was hired as an Executive Assistant.

Jane is living with her only brother, Ben, and spends most of her time with an almost brother/best friend Billy.

Wanting to help her brother, she never imagined that she will have her dream job this soon.

She's having two seperate lives and tries to juggle between both.

It so reminds me of high school - crushes, friendship, dreams and pursuing them.

Oh, one more reason to watch it: her major crush is this cutie Nick.

Jane's Ultimate Crush

P.S.

Photos grabbed from Google :)  

XoXo

Joana

And The Winner Is...

Sophie Sumner wins the America's Next Top Model British Invasion!

Congratulations, Sophie!

P.S.

Photo grabbed from Cover Girl.

The Undercover Boss

Have you watched any episode of “The Undercover Boss”?

Hamude and I had finished 2 Seasons.

The show is amazing!

As implied by show’s title, the “Boss” either CEO, Owner or head of the company works as an undercover to check and have the feel of their own company.

They pose as someone new on the job and needs to be trained and all. The excuse for the camera man - they are in a reality show filming the challenges on changing careers or competing against another neophyte.

While working, they have the good chance of talking to their employees – asking them on how they feel about their job, do they see themselves working still after X number of years, what they love about their jobs and the like.

The “Bosses” had discovered and learned a lot – how their businesses run in reality and who are the people, the "unsung" heroes of their companies.

Imagine the CEO of Subway who had never made a single sandwich or the Head of 7-11 who had worked on a night-shift just to name a few?

They had learned from their employees’ experiences, life stories and challenges.

There was one who was homeless before she was employed by her current company and made it her inspiration to work harder every single day.

Another one is the father of four adopted children.

There was one who is from another country and was very appreciative and grateful of what America had provided for him and his family.

It is, I think, more than a TV show.

It is somewhat a realistic approach on managing companies and organizations.

If I will be a “Boss” in the future, I would also love to go undercover.

Remember Emma?

Do you still remember Hermione from Harry Potter – the uber-bright girl played by Emma Watson?

Yeah.

The thick haired girl in the first movie had grown up so fast and beautifully.

She had started a modeling career too and is now an endorser for Burberry.

Ooohh. I just adore her.

Here are some of her ad campaigns.