It Gets Better
The Silver tickets to Disclosure I’m giving away have just been upgraded to P2,800 Gold ones! Details after the cut. But that’s not all I meant by my title.
Awful stories have been occupying our news feeds recently: Palestinians being murdered in Gaza while Israelis cheer on, a Malaysian Airlines plane carrying 295 people getting shot down in Ukrainian skies by rebels, “public servants” in the Philippines raking in billions of pesos in taxpayers’ money while Filipinos languish in deplorable conditions as we endure one calamity after another. We’re constantly faced with universal struggles that platitude-laden websites like Thoughtcatalog and Elite Daily have cashed in on numbered Do’s and Don'ts promising to make life easier.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, not just from the stories I come by every day but from my own, and those of the people I’m surrounded with—family and friends, blog readers, kind strangers—it’s that life may not always get easier, but it does get better, always.
Things might seem bleak, and to remain optimistic in the face of all personal, national, global challenges may seem impractical and naive. But think back to the last major struggle you were able to overcome. At the time, didn’t you feel there was no hope left? Didn’t you feel ill-equipped to deal with it?
After all that turmoil, you persevered. Now you’re stronger, smarter, wiser. You probably didn’t have an idea back then how you could make it go away, but it did. And that’s where my faith comes from, regarding everything currently plaguing us. No matter what, no matter how long it takes, it gets better. ♥
Fashion notes: White sundress with cutout midriff, Forever21.
Charm necklace, SM Accessories.
Floral headband, SM Accessories.
Quilted bag, SM Accessories.
Cocktail ring, SM Accessories. Wristwatch, Guess.
Leopard print flats, Janylin. Hype this on Lookbook here. Vote on Chictopia here.
As promised: the (2) tickets for Disclosure have been upgraded from Silver to Gold—and I’m extending the deadline of entries from July 21 to July 22 at 11 PM. Mechanics:
• Post the photo above on your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with this caption: “I want @shailagarde’s #SMAccessoriesxDisclosure tickets because…” and tag the friend you want to come with.
• You have to be following SM Accessories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and Love Chic on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• You must not use an account simply made to join contests. Come on, you’re better than that.
• You must post a Disqus comment to this entry with the links to your entries. Naturally, your accounts should be accessible (at least to me) so that I can check.
This isn’t a raffle; I’ll choose the cutest, smartest, funniest or most unique answer. Winner will be announced by midnight. I’d wish you luck, but it’s creativity you’ll need. :) See you there!
Update: We have a winner!
Congratulations, Angelica! Please email <lovechicmail@gmail.com> with your full name, address and mobile number and I’ll get back to you regarding how to claim your tickets. See you there!