[TAG] Reflections for 2012

During this time of the year I bet everyone is writing their New Years Resolution, don't forget to write "Lose Weight" in the list! LOL 

While making upcoming resolutions are good ol' fun, really we mustn't forget to take time and look back at how we have spent our 2012 so here we have answered 7 questions to reflect on our 2012,

*Warning* this is probably our most personal blog post yet... so don't be shock if we sound somewhat abnormally serious and mature but we hope you Enjoy! 

1. If the last year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be?

Jcel:

 - Adventure. 1. I can say that this year has been such a roller-coaster ride for my family but we always tend to pick ourselves and end up on right side of things. 2. I have been more open to doing things out of my comfort zone, i.e eating a pigeon.

Bex:

A combination of Drama, adventure and Comedy!

- 2012 was the year that the MIXXED girls have taken “Adventure” to the next level, simply because, we not only explore Hong Kong this time but actually went to travel which involved passports and airplanes.

-  “Comedy” because no matter how stressful and frustrated it can get, laughter still fills the air.

- “Drama” because I’m Bex and my life is a drama. (hehehe)

2. What were the two or three major themes that kept recurring? 

Jcel:  

- Breaking down and almost losing hope.

      - Surrendering everything to God and then everything is back to normal again.

Bex:

-          Making difficult decisions.

-          Learning to let the little things go and focus on what really matters.

-          Humility.

3. What did you accomplish this past year that you are the most proud of? 

Jcel:  I am proud to say that spiritually I am more enlightened and that I have truly opened my heart to God.

Bex:

-          More involved in the church.

-          Having to read 23 books in a year.

-          Having to actually spend more time with my family was I think the most wonderful accomplishment that I am proud of for 2012.

4. What do you feel you should have been acknowledged for but weren’t? 

Jcel: I don’t want pin-point certain things because it is too personal but I have felt that numerous times all the good I’ve done are being neglected. Especially when you have sacrificed so much and it seems that it is still not enough.

Bex: There are certain events but I consider them as petty, so I’d prefer not mentioning them.

5. What disappointments or regrets did you experience this past year?

Jcel: I am disappointed with my spending habits because saving-wise I knew I could do so much better.

Bex:

-          Failing to involve myself in the Music team in the area of Worship Leading.

-          Failed to actually run every morning through out the year.

-          Gained what I should have lost.

6. What was missing from last year as you look back? 

Jcel: Exercise. Every start of the year I have good intentions to really get on with an exercise routine and healthy eating habits sadly, I wasn't able to fulfill that this year. Better luck next year? LOL

Bex:

-          More time to study.

-          Time and Money management.

-          MIXXED

-          Exercise

7. What were the major life-lessons you learned this past year? 

Jcel: That prayer is the best medicine. There came a time for our family this year when really all we can do is just pray and except what is bound to happen but then a miracle happened and what we were expecting to happened was avoided. Yes that’s very vague but I don’t want to divulge the details because it is too personal and it’s not my story to tell. But the moral lesson is that if your prayers are sincere and if you truly open yourself to Him, He will answer them.

Bex:

-          It has always been man’s problem – for one to be dissatisfied with life. Yes, I went through that and the lesson I have learned is that – no matter what I have achieved, the big salary that I earn and all this world can offer, I will never find satisfaction because only GOD Himself can bring satisfaction in man’s heart. J

-          The grace of God is beyond measure and it is by His grace that I am alive today and be able to enjoy another year of His goodness.

If you are reading this part then you have survived. HORRAY! Yes that was quite a toned-down version of ourselves Not to worry we will be back with more obnoxious childish behavior next year! hahaha  

For fellow bloggers, we'd love it if you will carry on the tag and let us know the link to your blog. For those who couldn't be bothered to blog, just comment below your answers -only if you are willing to share. We always want to read other's answers. :)

See you all Mixxedolls next year. 

Much Love, 

Bex & jCel ♥

We wish you a...

Just a little greeting before we all go on a Christmas break! 

While giving and receiving gifts are exciting do remember that the true celebrant of Christmas is Jesus. 

Hope you all have a very Merry and blessed Christmas. 

Much Love, 

Bex & jCel ♥

[TAG] What Christmas is to Me

We all know that Christmas is not just an ordinary event that we celebrate every year but it is an event that happened long ago which changed everything here on earth. Who would have thought and imagined, that a baby who was born in a manger could do that?!

Now, it is that time of the year again. How time flies! Before you know it, it's already 2013. But before we talk about New Year, Here's a tag that J and I did, this is just to give you an outlook on how we celebrate our Christmas. 

1. Describe Christmas morning at your house when you were a child.

Jcel: Christmas morning isn’t really any different with our regular mornings as we usually do everything at Christmas Eve. Only difference is there’s more breakfast due to the leftovers. hehe

Bex: Our Christmas morning is usually almost the same as the regular morning except for more food. If a special Christmas service is scheduled in the church then the whole family would usually attend but if not, then we most likely stay at home watch movies and eat.

2. What's your most memorable Christmas gift?

Jcel: My most memorable Christmas gift was the Ralph Lauren Romance perfume Jayr gave me which I still have and only half used after all these years. The reason why it was so memorable was because it was our first Christmas as a couple and when we opened our gifts we couldn't stop laughing as I got him the same perfume only it’s For Men! Didn't they say Great Minds think Alike?! LOL

Bex: Thinking about it now, I can’t recall ever receiving any memorable Christmas gift wrapped in a fancy paper.  Well, not yet! :D But then, everything I have right now in life is worth being in that category. My family, my friends, my work, my health are the greatest gifts that any human being can have. Every minute of every day I spend my time with my family is a memory that no material gift could ever replace. So, I consider the most memorable Christmas gift is being able to spend and celebrate Christmas with the whole family. Now that’s a memorable gift – a gift from God.

3. Did you believe in Santa as a child? Are you (or do you plan on) using Santa with your own children?

Jcel: No I don’t believe in Santa, because my parents were never really into the whole “Santa Claus coming to town” fiasco. We were always reminded that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ so Santa is really not famous in our household and I plan to do the same with my future kids. 

Bex: To grow up in a Christian family, we never believed in Santa and from the start I knew that he does not exist. We were always taught that the reason for Christmas is Jesus Christ.  Ironically, my sister and I have a picture taken with Santa Claus when we're little. 

Do I plan using Santa with my own children? My answer would be NO. Just as my parents taught me what Christmas really is, then I would do the same with my kids. God willing!

4. How will you spend Christmas day this year?

 Jcel: For Christmas day, I’ll probably just be at home with the family.

Bex: My Christmas day has been planned out since last week which is I’ll be in church with the family and in the afternoon, I will be spending time with my friends.

5. What is one tradition you will carry on later into your own future family?

Jcel: I don’t know if you would call it tradition per se but every year we attend Christmas Eve mass… and I will definitely carry this on with my future family.

Bex: We don’t have a family tradition, I wish we have. But for one thing, my mum would always make sure that we have Christmas decorations in the house and of course our Christmas tree. 

6. What's your favorite Christmas Song(s)?

Jcel: My all time favorite is Oh Holy Night but recently I've been loving Lamb of God by Nicole Mullen

Bex: That would be “Have your self a Merry Little Christmas”. Why? Because I love the melody and the message of the song plus it’s a Judy Garland classic . Another would be "O Holy Night".

If you are reading this after 21-12-2012, then congrats you are among the ones that survived the end of the world!

Till our next tag!  (If we survive ... )

Bex & jCel

Christmas Gift Guide - Books

Wow, how many more sleeps till Christmas?! I still can’t wrap my mind on how 2012 is almost over. On the talks of Christmas I’m sure everyone is cramming to find what gifts to give and as an avid book reader I cannot give you a better suggestion than giving books to people. Honestly in my opinion it’s the best gift you can give aside from cash, obviously! (LOL!) So here are my picks what I think are a good book gift

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

This is his latest book and the one I just finished reading so I highly recommend! Mitch Albom is one of my favorite authors because his books always make you come out wanting to be a better version of yourself. He tells such insightful stories especially this book because it talks about your time on earth which is very fitting for Christmas and celebrating the New Year.

Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee

I chose this book for those who like Chick-Literature. As the genre goes this is a romantic-comedy with a bit more depth as it talks about second chances. It’s a wonderful book and one where you will easily be connected with the characters.

Have a little Faith by Mitch Albom

Yes, another Mitch Albom! But I decided to include this book because it seems only right to share this book to others. This is by far my most favorite book from Mitch Albom because truly everyone needs to have a little faith to go through life but some may need it more and this is just the right book for them. It tells a story of two people who, despite their circumstances, never lost hope and faith that things will get better. This is such an inspirational book that it would be unfair to the world if I didn’t share this.

Be Satisfied by Warren W. Wiersbe

I’ve mentioned this book numerous times and again I HAVE TO MAKE YOU READ IT! I cannot give enough praise for this book. This book is such an eye-opener. It talks about the story of King Solomon, the wisest man who with all his richness and wisdom never found happiness. I seriously urge everyone to read this book.

There you have my book gift guide. I do hope you found them helpful.

While Christmas to many may mean giving and receiving gifts remember the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Here’s my favorite Christmas song.

For more book infos, please check out Goodreads.

Jcel's bookshelf: read

More of Jcel's books »

Ciao,

jCel♥

LookIt!: Simple pin-up

In an effort to post more beauty blogs we will start with a new series called LookIt! We'll give you a list of products you can use and a step by step procedure on how you can recreate a certain look.

While we understand that people have been asking us to do makeup tutorials sadly we couldn't sum up enough confidence to do video tutorials but as a compromise we will make sure to have these LookIt! posts easy to follow so let's start with our first look...

(image source: pinterest.com)

Isn't she pretty? *sigh* No matter let's get cracking and recreate her face... I mean her LOOK! :p

Products:

Victoria's Secret Duo Eyeliner/Smudge (Black)

LA Color 2in1 Eye (Black)

LA Color blush in Pearly Pink

LA Color 2in1 Lips in Scarlet Red

This look is a fairly easy one which I'm pretty sure to others is a no-brainer, but let's begin shall we... 

Face

Pin-Up girls are never about the dewy glow so go for a matte foundation, I would suggest using powder foundations rather than liquid or cremes as they will provide you with a mattier finish. 

Eyes

Start with the Victoria's Secret Duo Eyeliner in black. Since we are not creating a smokey eye,  start lining from the outer corner of the eye, very close to the lash line stopping a little at the middle and smudge forward using the smudger that comes with this liner. If you line the whole eye it will look too overdone so only line the outer corner to create a slightly cat eye effect. 

Next is to elongate them lashes. LA Color 2in1 Eyes mascara is perfect for this kind of look because the brush is slim and spread out. We are not trying to achieve volumized lashes so the clumpier the lashes the better. 

Cheeks

Perk up those cheeks with LA Color blush in Pearly Pink. Apply the blush a little higher than you would normally to create an illusion of a higher cheekbones. 

Lips

The highlight of this look. To get that luscious red lips start with the lip liner that comes in the LA Color 2in1 Lips in Scarlet Red. Color the entire lips, rub it gently to the lips so that it will retain a red stain. Then apply a few good layers of the gloss on the other end of the 2in1 lips.

A little more powdering on the T-zone and voila you are all set to get that candy man! 

We hope this is easy for you all to follow. If you have any suggestions to what other looks we can cover for you please feel free to let us know. 

Also we'd love it if you can show us pictures of you recreating this look with our steps. 

Much love, 

Mixxed