The Rebel Sweetheart.: 2012: Imbibe and Ignore.

I don't have a New Year's resolution, because I have to admit, most of those that I've made in the past don't end up getting resolved anyway. So instead of chalking down an exhaustive list of resolutions (that will most likely be forgotten halfway through the year), I just came up with a mantra that will serve as my guideline for the entire year. I call it 'imbibe and ignore' - imbibe the positive, and ignore the negative.

Six days into 2012, and it's been a great week so far. I kicked things off by getting my own domain, and finally having a (dot) com to my name.

Got me some great drugstore makeup, too. This eyeshadow trio arrived at my doorstep yesterday. They came just in time because the browns and neutrals in my train case are almost hitting the pan. (Will make a separate post about this later.)

One of the best eyeshadow brands that I've ever used.

Then there was Siwon dancing in Eastwood and the rest of Super Junior performing live... from my TV screen.

SuperShow 3... on DVD.

Finally, I got another surprise last night when I learned that I was the winner of Breena's 100 Follower Giveaway. I won a free ad space for one month, on her blog! I am so thrilled and honored to have my badge sitting comfortably on her awesome blog. It's on the right sidebar, the girl riding the ATV - you can't miss it.

Good vibes, good times - and so they say. I couldn't agree more. Good things happen when you surround yourself with the good, and when you channel out only the good. It's one of the things I've learned from the little angel who's always beside me. (Even in Instagram photos.)

How was your first week of the year? I hope 2012 is being good to you, too. :)

Sharing the good stuff with

Mommy and Me Monday at Really, Are You Serious?

Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

34 replies:

Jodi@ underthegeorgiasun.com said...: your little boy is ADORABLE!! And you are too! :)

I dig your mantra. Happy New Year!; Sat Jan 07, 12:30:00 AM GMT+8
Grasyah [Of Coffee and Crackers] said...: Thanks for sharing this! My first week of the year is kinda cool too.

You're correct about the "good vibes" thing..

It's also like what you give is what you will get in return.. :)

Bless you more dear! :); Sat Jan 07, 02:15:00 AM GMT+8
Breena said...: My first week was pretty great! Your photos are so cute! Thanks so much for sharing at "Life as this Mommy knows It"!; Sat Jan 07, 02:40:00 AM GMT+8
mymy said...: sweet shots! my 3year old loves taking shots of us together using the instagram, too! :)
...and i love your mantra! very very positive! :); Sat Jan 07, 02:47:00 PM GMT+8
Aliz said...: yeah, agree to sis Momma G,in short, the golden rule...is a fact! More blessings to come!; Sat Jan 07, 03:05:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Jodi!
Thanks for visiting my site! :); Sat Jan 07, 04:40:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi sis Grace!
Glad to know you're starting the year in good spirits, too. More blessings for all of this year! :); Sat Jan 07, 04:41:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Breena!
Thank you, too! :); Sat Jan 07, 04:42:00 PM GMT+8
Mitch said...: Visiting from PF!

Your boy is adorable!; Sat Jan 07, 04:43:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Mymy!

Our kids are the same age; Yue just turned three last November. He loves Instagram and PopBooth. He calls the latter 'picture na may number'. :D

Following you now on GFC! :); Sat Jan 07, 04:44:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Aliz!
Thanks for the visit!

I love your travel photos; following your blog via GFC! :D; Sat Jan 07, 04:45:00 PM GMT+8
Marie said...: You're a fan of Siwon too? HAHAHA! :) I know a friend who is. LoL!

Thanks for dropping by at my post.; Sat Jan 07, 06:11:00 PM GMT+8
Tetcha said...: I want to imbibe the positive, too, this 2012! Happy New Year to you and your family!; Sat Jan 07, 06:24:00 PM GMT+8
Prettymom said...: you're both adorable, visiting for PF and mommy moment, mine is up at http://www.prettysinglemom.com/2012/01/bonding-moment.html

happy new year too..; Sat Jan 07, 10:00:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Marie!

Yup, Siwon is my SuJu bias. :) It was Teukie originally, pero umaarte yan ngayon because of his stint at We Got Married. Kakainis. Haha!; Sat Jan 07, 10:38:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Happy New Year, Tetcha!
And happy thoughts for 2012! :); Sat Jan 07, 10:40:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hello Prettymom!

Thanks for the visit! Returned the favor on your blog, too. :); Sat Jan 07, 10:41:00 PM GMT+8
Momgen said...: Just pretty. Visiting from PF!

https://www.facebook.com/gennyk2/posts/321235924576429; Sun Jan 08, 05:15:00 AM GMT+8
mymy said...: me again...so your son turned three last november! mine turned three last September... :)

thanks for the follow; followed you back :)

have a blessed Sunday!; Sun Jan 08, 07:14:00 AM GMT+8
Lalah said...: Sharing the same positive attitude with you... Happy happy 2012 to all us pretty mommmies.; Sun Jan 08, 09:14:00 AM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Lalah!

Happy New Year! Thanks for the visit! Following you now on GFC. :); Sun Jan 08, 10:32:00 AM GMT+8
Unknown said...: can i use that mantra too? because I don't have any resolutions this year hihihii!

great photos of you and your little man..

have a great week ahead!

http://everyday-is-a-new-day-vhen.blogspot.com/2012/01/mommy-and-me-monday.html; Mon Jan 09, 01:42:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Thanks Vhen!

Of course you can use it, too! Spread the love! Hehe. :); Mon Jan 09, 09:37:00 PM GMT+8
Jessica said...: nice eye shadow kit :-) great bonding with Mommy and son :-) Visiting from Pink Fridays, hope that you can return the visit too.

http://www.mommies2ks.com/2012/01/learning-how-to-play-the-keyboard.html; Tue Jan 10, 06:28:00 AM GMT+8
Jessica said...: Visiting this time for Colorful Weekend Sis, love the bonding you have with your son...so precious :-) Visiting from Colorful Weekend, hope that you can return the favor too.

http://www.simplyjess.info/a-beaded-stretchable-bracelet/; Tue Jan 10, 11:25:00 AM GMT+8
May said...: Hi Czjai! Happy New Year, aha!!!!! Domain, when did that happen? LoL, i kid. Of course I read all about it! Congrats! Love the mantra. Take 2012 by storm, shall we? :D; Tue Jan 10, 10:27:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Jess!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog. Now hopping over to yours! :D; Tue Jan 10, 10:31:00 PM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi May!
Sorry for replying just now. I got caught up with all the Super Junior stuff going on. LOL.

Yep, let's conquer 2012. In style! :D; Thu Jan 12, 02:09:00 AM GMT+8
cassandrasminicorner said...: Almay is a good brand and it is not that expensive too.. Nice eyeshadow you got there:)

Visiting for PF! Here's my share- hope you can stop by:)

http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/01/snow-for-my-lunch.html; Fri Jan 13, 03:48:00 AM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Yup, Almay is really worth the money. Most people don't know that Almay is actually from Revlon. ;); Fri Jan 13, 11:40:00 AM GMT+8
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...: What a great motto for the new year.

And, love the new colors.

And, jealous of instagram:); Mon Jan 16, 11:28:00 AM GMT+8
Czjai said...: Hi Krystyn!

Joining Mommy and Me again this week. :D; Mon Jan 16, 12:14:00 PM GMT+8
Gene said...: I love reading good vibes when entering the new year. Love your mom & son photos.

Late visit from CW!

http://www.wanderinggene.com/2012/parol-in-cubao-expo; Tue Jan 17, 12:50:00 AM GMT+8
Chris said...: have a great 2012!; Wed Jan 18, 10:37:00 PM GMT+8