Little Miss Apple Pie

I can close my eyes now and I no longer have to wonder about the age-long sentiment of that old Beatles song... I no longer have to think about why you say goodbye and I say hello.

Why you’re always leaving as soon as you come home or why do you even bother to try to stay when you can’t stay long.So many questions unanswered that no longer matters.


Yet... As the dawn breaks outside this new house’s windows, of all the things forgotten, only one remains and that is you were, are and will always be a poem this heart spits up in the crack of dawn.

Hello, I'm back from the grave--sort of.

Over the past three years, I've focused mainly on my domain NowhereGirl.Net and recently I've been giving lots of love and attention to my new blog called Winging the Wife Life on Wordpress where I've been chronicling my life as a married woman.

So yeah, I got married this year (it's 2018, for time travelers) and excuse the heartbreak posts in this blog but there won't be much of them anymore... I hope. LOL

I've begun working from home again, seriously this time, cause I grew tired of the never-ending traffic jam that has filled the highways of Metro Manila. I guess six years working in the corporate world is enough for me. I don't think I can handle being a corporate slave much longer, so these days I've focused my energy on blogging, teaching, and other odd (online) jobs in the comforts of my dining area.

Having said that, I've decided to resurrect this blog as I recently found out that it has a domain authority score that is fairly decent enough to get me writing gigs. LOL But fear not, this blog will not just be about sponsored stuff on dating. I'll still be posting reviews of the things I bought, read, and watched, maybe insert a few lines of poems and a few paragraphs of stories here and there. The possibility is endless.

Pray that I can keep it up this time. LOL Cheers!

I'm back after nearly a year of an unannounced hiatus on the blogosphere... (well, I was still blogging every now and then, mostly about my feelings, if you don't mind reading them go to ohnowheregirl.wordpress.com lol) and I'm back with yet another international giveaway! *yaaay*

So here are the details:

Giveaway Details

• Giveaway will run from May – June 2016
• This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE
• Winners will be announce every SUNDAY
• Winners have only 48 hours or until WEDNESDAY to contact me (Email: lyzettebongon@gmail.com or FB: Lyzie Bongon) before I pick another set of winners.
• Shipping will be the same week you won
• Make SURE you do all the mandatory instructions

BLOGGERS

• www.lhyziebongon.com
• www.diannewonderland.com
• www.ourinsatiablethoughts.com
• www.mimilamour.blogspot.com

• www.acodeza.com
• www.istintotz.com

Prizes

• 1 winner for ATC products + 1 Ceo Suites GC
• 1 winner of $10 Paypal Cash

• 1 winner of Tree Top Adventure GC
• 1 winner of $10 Paypal Cash

• 1 winner for ATC products + 1 Ceo Suites GC
• 1 winner of $10 Paypal Cash

• 1 winner of $10 Paypal Cash

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I've recently collaborated with three lovely bloggers to form an international giveaway. And yes, we are giving away cool prizes, so read on!

Bloggers:

• Lhyzie of lhyziebongon.com
• Mimi of mimilamour.blogspot.com
• Eurethel of eurethel.com
• Rainy of psychologyofrainy.blogspot.com

Our sponsors:

• Out of the box PH
• SoftSkinLab
• EazyKlik Onlineshop

• Giveaway will start from August 7 – September 7, 2015.
• Winners will be announce by 2nd week of September.
• International Giveaway
• Winners should email me their shipping information at lyzettebongon@gmail.com
• Giveaway winners have 48 hours to contact me or else I will choose the winners again.
• Make sure you do all the mandatory instructions.

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Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015 (#AECoE) will be at SMX Aura, Taguig on November 25, 2015, Wednesday and brought to you by TAG Media and Public Relations.

#AECoE will give you a unique opportunity to learn from, and network with senior leaders from the biggest brands in Asia Pacific region and in which the leading e-commerce experts from emerging markets, award winning e-commerce players and established e-retailers in APAC gather under one roof. Industry leaders will share independent experiences and insights for delegates from different countries. You can be a part of this inspiring environment and benefit from the excellent networking opportunities it offers.

It features: Pre-conference sessions on ePayments, eLogistics and ePrivacy Opening reception Conference programme Over 15 local and  international high level speakers 30+ sponsors 1 hour of networking

What will you learn: 

1. Market Analysis 
2. Digital Marketing 
3. CRM 
4. Strategy 
5. E Commerce 
6. Going Global   

Why you should attend: 

• To grow your business 
• To meet investors 
• 300 APAC Audience 
• Maximizing cross border e commerce  

Speakers and Attendees will be coming from various industries. #AECoE is not just about learning but a potential future collaboration that’s why we allot time for networking.

 Speakers are leaders from different industries and engaged in momentous pursuits of significance to the ASEAN region and beyond.  Attendees are senior business people, high-ranking government officials and media.

Asia E Commerce Expo 2015 (#AECoE) is expecting 300 visitors & up to 30 companies to share their products and services in the expo. For more info please check www.asiadigitalmarketing.ph & for partnership/sponsorship, please contact the organizer at 09166299381 or at grace@asiadigitalmarketing.ph  Registration Fee per delegate:  Php 3,000.00 (Inclusion: Snacks and Lunch, Conference and Expo.)

I'm sure that by now practically everyone is aware of the many uses of baking soda apart from being just a part of every baking regimen. But for those who are not yet aware of the magical things you can do with it, here are some of them that you might actually find helpful:

1. It's an anti-dandruff shampoo.
- Baking soda can be used as a clarifying shampoo since it's a pretty great absorber of accumulated dirt. If you've used every product that strongly promised to remove all the (snow) flakes from your scalp and shoulders, why not give baking soda a try? Instead of using your favorite shampoo, massage an ample amount of baking soda on your scalp instead.

2. It can help heal bites and burns
- Baking soda can actually reduce inflammation and itching since it can balance the skin's pH level. So if you shaved pretty roughly this morning and nicked a skin, apply a solution of baking soda mixed with warm water on your razor burn, oh and yes, it works the same way with mosquito bites, too!

3. It's a good (and gentle!) exfoliator and more...
- Mixing baking soda with warm water and making it to a paste can do wonders to your beauty regimen. For one, you may use it to remove black heads from around your nose, use it as a face and body scrub, oh and use it on your nails right before you give yourself a mani!

4. Deo to the rescue
- As you all may (or may not know) baking soda is also good at removing pungent odors in your tupperwares and it's no different for your skin! So the next time you ran out of deodorant, simply dust baking soda under your arms and you're good to go!

So before heading to the drugstore for pricey creams and whatnots, check your cupboard first and see if there's any baking soda left from the last time you've made cookies. Not only will it save you time but will definitely save you some bucks!

In all honesty, I'm a huge fan of Brazilian waxes, well, sugaring to be exact. I've been doing it since I was a senior in high school; I was persuaded by my mom to go through it because (as she said) it will make me feel clean and fresh down there. She has never been more right about it. So after years of experience in having my nether areas waxed, I've learned a couple of things that I felt the need to share with you guys who are planning to get a brazilian wax for the first time or are new to this hair removal technique.

These 'rituals' didn't come to me in a day, it took me years before I finally religiously followed them to make it easier (and less painful) for me and my aesthetician. So I hope these things can help you out, too. Let's get started!

1. PREP UP
There are a few things that you might want to do (and bring) when getting a brazilian wax to make it less painful as possible.

a) Clean your nether areas with water and feminine wash. Usually, sugaring or waxing salons would have you do it in their restroom, sometimes they even provide you with feminine wash, too. But if you're not sure about this particular detail, then head on over to the bathroom right before you leave for your wax.

b) If the hair has bushed up down there, consider trimming them first, you'll thank me for that later and you're welcome!

c) Pack an extra cotton knicker and wet wipes in the arsenal that is your hand bag.

d) Some people usually pop in Aspirin or Ibuprofen before they get waxed. I've done this before and it did make the procedure less painful than before. So if it's your first time, consider popping in a pill 30 to 45 minutes before your waxing sesh.

e) It will be best if you wear a dress or skirt and cotton underwear when you head on over to get your brazilian wax. This will give your cooch some extra breathing room after having them waxed.

2. THE AFTERMATH
After cleaning your coochies of hair, your aesthetician will wipe the wax residue off your skin and will apply a toner to close your pores. Doing these will lessen your risk for getting an infection, but you'll have to be extra careful yourself. Here are some things that you must and must not do after having a Brazilian wax.

a) Do not wash the area for at least 6-8 hours. If it can't be helped and you really have to go, bring out those wet wipes that I asked you to bring. *wink wink* Oh and I hope you're wearing a clean pair of cotton knickers!

b) Resist the urge to touch the waxed area. I know how it feels to have them free of hair (probably for the first time) but avoid touching them to check how they are unless you're starting to get an allergic reaction to the wax. If you've gone through sugaring, there is very little chance for you to get the said allergic reaction, however, if you did get an allergic reaction, consult your doctor immediately.

c) In case it starts to get itchy down there (which is less likely to happen, but who knows) try your best not to scratch it. Again, as if I've not reiterated it enough, bloody infecsh!

3. MAINTENANCE
Now that you've gone through this whole experience you'll definitely realize how easy it is to clean your nether area especially when you have your period.

A few more things to remember now is that it's best to have your Brazilian wax a week before and after you've had your period; having it a day or two closer will make it more painful because your skin will most likely be on a very sensitive state at this point.

Lastly, do avoid working out right away, as it kind of defies the 'don't wash it' part of the 'Aftermath'.

That's it! I hope this article will be of help. =D