Friday, October 31, 2014

Belle De Jour - An Inspiration.

First BDJ Fair 2014 Experience.

Belle de Jour, meaning "IT Girl" in French

The BDJ Community is the main reason who inspired me to blog again (as mentioned in my first post). 

For those who are not aware of the BDJ Team/Community yet, here's a brief intro to it. 

BDJ is actually a power planner that helps girls become responsible and empowered women by being organized and guiding them through their priorities in life. And eventually, they have become more than just a planner, we are a community of empowered women that encourage you to live life to the fullest!

The BDJ Team started conducting events to bring out the best in every girl and for 9 years they have been successful. 

Honestly, I've only become a Bella last year (2013) but didn't really embrace it yet till recently. At first I found their planners a little costly if you compare it with the ordinary function of planners. I purchased the BDJ Campus Planner 2013 because it costed only around Php 400 and I have a girly personality which made me really interested with the planner. I remember being really happy when I took it home and even pasted my best ID picture in it. But even so I wasn't active as a Bella, I see events on their pages but found it impossible to be present. 

Until this year, I finally joined the BDJFAIR 2014. 

I registered for the talks and when I got confirmed I was so grateful because I was so stressed out with my thesis writing, I wanted to unwind by attending the fair. 
The excitement got better when I got chosen for the Cat Craze Workshop and Scavenger Hunt. I wanted to make the most our of my first BDJ Fair experience, I looked forward to it for weeks and kept telling my friends about it, but unfortunately they werent available on that date so I had to attend it on my own but one of the best qualities of a Bella is being Friendly, so it wasn't difficult to get along with fellow Bellas :>

I have some pictures of the Fair, although they might not be able to best describe the experience. But as they say, some pictures are better than none right? 


 Around 9:30am, while waiting for the Scavenger Hunt Briefing, it was such a pretty sight and exciting!
 Marshmallow-Dream Catchers as I describe it :")
 This Photo Booth welcomes you to the Fair :)
 The Talk Venue

 During Scavenger Hunt's Briefing and Team Up
 A great layout of the VIP Pass. The VIP Pass for Talks costed Php 100 which goes to charity. 
 Before the Talk :>
 Andy Garcia as Host
 My First Talk: Tricia Gosingtian's Beautiful Story
 My Second Talk: From Zero to Financial Hero by Edric Mendoza
 Edric Mendoza's well raised son, Elijah.
 VIP Loot Bag 
 BDJ FAIR's Map and Talk Schedule.

 Cat Craze Workshop. Sponsored by Sharpie Markers and Pet Express. 
So colorful!
 BDJ powered by Lenovo. Thanks for the pretty and handy stationery set! <3
 Awesome new products to try!

 Awesome Discounts and Freebies!
 Won this during the Talk Raffle


Can you imagine the worth? So much fun for just a little something that actually goes to Charity. 
So much for being Bella.


I'm a proud Bella.


Toodles,
Charlemaineee

Introducing Me...



Hey!
So this is basically my first blog. I've tried blogging when I was younger but found it difficult to maintain. I usually post stuff on social networking sites, namely- Facebook but I find it a bit cueshe these days and I feel like a newsfeed flooder, which is why I gave blogging another try and this time I'm determined to maintain it, so best of luck to me! 

The purpose of this blog is to keep track of beauty essenntials and the things I love that I would like to share with the readers and fellow bloggers. :>

Getting Started...

Hi, I'm Mary Charlemaine Limosinero Reyes, 19 years old
My Friends call me Charm and Family members/friends call me Chin-Chin
Fourth year Nutrition and Dietetics Student at the Univerisity of Perpertual Help System Laguna.
Born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Yeah, so I've only been here in the Philippines for almost 5 years now. But I can speak Filipino as well, even though my first language is English. I studied in Dubai, from primary to secondary schooling. I consider Dubai as my hometown and my favorite place to be in. Philippines is great and all but Dubai is really something and holds a place in my heart. <3


Training and Seminars

These are my experiences that I consider meaningful as a college student. I consider these training as assets to the person I want to be. And the rest...well, you'll get to know me better through my next blog entries.

·         Language Quiz Bee 2011” at St. Thomas Hall, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila (October 2011)

·         Language Quiz Bee 2012” at St. Thomas Hall, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila (October 2012)

·         Unleashed: Developing the Artistic Side of Future Hospitality Practioners” at the Auditorium, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila (September 05, 2012)

·         Philippine Association of Nutrition-psi gamma chapter President at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros Manila (SY 2011-2012, SY 2012-2013)

·         39th Annual Series of Seminars on Food and Nutrition Researches – S & T Based Solutions: Tugon sa Gutom at Malnutrition” at the FNRI Building, DOST Comp., General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City (July 5 2013)

·         Food & Beverage and Bartending Skills Enhancement” at Midas Hotel and Casino, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City (September 22 2013)

·         PAN 2nd Forum of Updates ALL ABOUT RICE” at the FNRI Auditorium, FNRI Building, DOST Comp., General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City (November 15, 2013)

·         Consultative Meeting with Stakeholders” at the CIHM Coffee Shop, University of Perpetual Help System Laguna (April 11, 2014)

·         40th Annual Series of Seminars on Food and Nutrition Researches – Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan” at the FNRI Building, DOST Comp., General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City (July 3 & 4 2014)

·         Battle of the Brains 2014” at the Performing Arts Theatre, University of Perpetual Help System Laguna (September 9, 2014)

   Toodles,
   Charlemaineee