LIFE AS I KNOW IT

8.15.2011

NOTD + 1st time Kayaking!

Hello! ♥ Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Mine was filled with lots of good company, and of course...FOOD! :D But before I get into my weekend, here's my current NOTD:


Eyeko Punk Polish for Neon Nails from Vicky's swap package ♡ Doesn't seem like the best application from the picture (maybe it's my base/top coat), but I really do like this polish. It's a bit thicker in comparison to most nail polish formulas, meaning that less strokes are needed in order to reach an opaque finish. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color! It's so bright and cute. I think the best description would be "BARBIE PINK" (yes...I was a fan a Barbie back in the day..XD). Oh yeah, and this color has chipped on me yet since applying. Woooot! But, according to my lovely UK friend Vicky, she said that Eyeko is discontinuing their polishes. BOO! =[

Alrighty~ onto my first time experiencing kayaking! Didn't know what to expect as we were the first to arrive. Watched people go out on their kayaks, still feeling nervous/anxious as ever. lol. First time REALLY going that far into the ocean! It was really cool though since we kayaked in a marine reserve where they have many marine life living. As we were heading out (and as my mom was screaming while the waves kept coming in...LOL), we saw tiger sharks! So awesome!! We saw them coming back as well.

The next part that was really awesome was the cave we went into. One of the guides helped each of our kayaks into the cave, gave up a quick fact lesson, and guided us out. It was definitely a one of a kind experience. Loved it! Sea lions were basking to the side of the cliff/cave too! REAL LIFE SEA WORLD! :D


I sat in the back, as I didn't trust my mom to do the more intense paddling for the both of us.
It was a great work out though! My arms were really sore/stiff yesterday, but they're ok today. I can feel it a little in my ab muscles though~

The picture that makes me LOL so much...

Getting SUPER close to the rocky rocks...trying to maneuver to the right...but not insync and semi-failing while being so intense in our paddling. XD

Overall, it was a really fun experience. I'd recommend all of you to try kayaking once. It's a great way to bond and to be one with nature and have a greater appreciation for what nature has to offer. Sometimes (I SAY SOMETIMES :D), it's nice to spend money on different things other than clothes and make-up..because, well...where else can you buy such a memory? ^^

Thanks for reading up until this point. The next two weeks are going to be pretty busy/hectic. I will be finishing up my Japanese class next week, while also celebrating my birthday a long with the birthdays of two of my closest friends. Will definitely have to keep up with balancing the fun with the not-so-fun! Ganbarimasu!! :]
38 comments on "NOTD + 1st time Kayaking!"
  1. Pretty Pink Polish~
    OH! Kayaking looks like sooo much fun :D

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  2. Gorrrrgeous color!!  Aww so glad you had fun! it looks like so much fun! Ahhhh I can't believe you saw sealions! That's so awesome!

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  3. I've been kayaking twice and I loved it~ It's so fun!

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  4. Oh my goodness, I've always wanted to go kayaking!

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  5. That looks like fun! 

    Looooove your nail color, btw :D

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  6. Wow the photos are really lovely!
    I've been kayaking once, I was so scared to fall out but I kind of liked the risk ^^

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  7. Beautiful nail polish! Great photos and blog! :))

    http://liberty-walk-sara.blogspot.com/

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  8. OMG Tiffany, looks like a lot of fun and a lot of work lol. I can't believe you saw Tiger Sharks yikes! But that's cool. Now you can say you finally tried kayaking ^_^.

    Your having a birthday? How old are you going to be? So exciting!

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  9. ohh it looks fun! I havent' been on a kayak since i was 13 so if I was to go on it again it'd be like my first time, glad you enjoyed it and must have been a work out too :D

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  10. P.S just followed your blog didn't relize that i wasn't a follower before! shame on me!!

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  11. Love the color of your nails. Hope we have that one here in the philippines

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  12. kayaking looks like so much fun! love your nails, such a bright and fun color

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  13. i've been kayaking before but nothing as cool as kayaking into caves!!! glad you enjoyed it! :)

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  14. The nail colour looks pretty cool. Too bad Eyeko are stopping their production of nail polishes. What a pity.
    Kayaking sounds like fun! Must have been so cool to see those sea lions

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  15. ahhhh looks like you & your family had a great time!!! rowing must be a great arm workout! 

    that polish is so vibrant! so pretty =D

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  16. Beautiful color on you! And I love kayaking, I think it is so fun!!

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  17. Wow, it sure looks like you had an amazing time! I would love to try kayaking one day and I agree with you, it's also nice to spend money on trips / activities like this one. Memories last a lifetime!

    Have a great week!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  18. I love bright pink colors!!! I actually own one but by THEFACESHOP instead!

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  19. Me too!! Oh really? hehe. Yay! Such a cute pink to have. ;]

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  20. It was such an awesome experience. You should totally try it out one day! Yes, memories last a lifetime! <3 Hope you're having an awesome week!

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  21. Thank you!! Agreed. LOVE KAYAKING! Such a fun sport.

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  22. It was awesome! Yes. Surprisingly my arms aren't sore though, but once I stopped rowing and let go of the oar...I was so stiff. lol.

    Thank youuu! :D

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  23. I know. Such a shame. =[

    It was! And yes, very cool and surreal in their natural habitats. :D

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  24. Loved the cave part! haha. Felt so surreal. XD Thank you! I had a wonderful time!

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  25. It was amazing!!! :D Aw, thank you. Love bright colors. <3

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  26. Thank you! I think they're only available on the Eyeko online website, but you can go check them out there. ^^

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  27. Aw, thanks for subscribing!!! Sorry I've been so behind on your posts...will catch up soon. :]

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  28. Haha. You should definitely relive that experience again. :D Yes! A great work out as well. 

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  29. Yes! And now I can say....BECKY, GO KAYAKING! IT'S SO MUCH FUN! :P

    Yes! Birthday! Ummm...how old do you think I'll be?? :P

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  30. Thank you! :D Haha~ you know what, I actually forgot about how deep the water was while in the kayaking since I was so focused on rowing. *phew* heh heh

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  31. It was amazing!!! :D

    Aw, thank you!! <3

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  32. You should definitely try it out! So much fun!!

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  33. DINORAH! <3 I've missed you!! 
    Thank youu! Love the color as well. ^^ And yes, I had a lot of fun!! And yes sea lions! hehe. I was kind of scared to get any closer to them since...I don't know...I'm so used to seeing them from afar while I'm...on land. LOL

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  34. Thank you! :D hehe PPP
    It was amazing! Loved it...and I want to go back. hehe

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