Hello From an Old Friend!

It’s been a few years since the last time I “really” updated my blog. Being a mother, I became very busy and preoccupied with my family that I rarely get a chance to just sit down, drink a cup of tea and think about my own life. 

A space of my own.

Anyway, as you may have read from my previous blog entry, we lost our baby boy last year. It has been almost a year. Since we decided to get sterilization the last time I gave birth to Aidan, Adam is now the youngest in our family. 

And now, he is turning 5 this year.

Time flies fast! As he grows older as years pass by, I get to have more time for myself. He is becoming more independently.

My two daughters are all teens now. Luella, turning 12, and Freya, turning 17. In two years time, I’ll have my first college student soon!

Anyway, this blog entry is just my way of saying that hopefully, I will be more active in posting entries in the near future.

So stay tuned!!! 

Still Me,

Rica 

Aidan Bryant's Eulogy October 27, 2018

To our little boy, we love you, and will always remain in our hearts forever...

Aidan Bryant Francia 

September 23 - October 9, 2018

On behalf of Bargo - Francia family, we thank you for being here today as we celebrate Aidan Bryant Francia’s life. Aidan was born on the 23rd of September, after a very long and anxious eight months. He was greatly longed for by our entire family.

  

Everyone here knows that conceiving Aidan was difficult, and when we finally learned we were expecting his arrival, we were ecstatic. 

Adam, Luella and Freya was excited about their new baby brother. That by his arrival, our family will be complete. 

The pregnancy was difficult and had many challenges. I was / My wife was diagnosed to have polyhydramnios or too much water, and that he is smaller than a normal baby should be. 

Trisomy 18. It is a diagnose that we will never forget in our lifetime. Trisomy 18, or to better understand what is it, “It is a diagnose, that is not compatible with life.” 

Aidan was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 a few days after his birth. It brought us pain and rejection of what may happen. Many babies with Trisomy 18 don’t survive either in their mother’s womb, or are born stillbirth. But Aidan fought bravely to enter this world to meet his mother, his father, and his family. We are very proud of our little fighter. From that moment onwards,  we knew that we have to be strong for him. 

He was rushed straight into the NICU when he was born. The moments we had in NICU both brought us hope, joy, sadness and tears, but one thing is for sure, it was the most meaningful ones. 

Although Aidan didn’t live long enough to grow up with us, we will always remember what he reminded us. We learned through him the meaning of time is precious. Time is too precious to be taken for granted. That every second is to be spend wisely for we might not get a second chance at everything. 

Aidan also taught us not to lose hope. That even though he is not with us now, we should not lose hope. We should start building our lives through what we learned from this experience and cherish it in our hearts.

And lastly, Aidan taught us not to be selfish. We learned how to let go, even though it is the hardest thing we have to  learn in this process. That death is not the greatest loss in life. 

Aidan will always be our youngest child in the family. Despite the pain and heartache that we feel, we feel lucky that Aidan chose to come to us. He will always be part of our family. I am priviledge to be Aidan’s Mother / Father. We are honoured to have carried him, felt him move, birthed him and held him. 

He has shown to us more about life and love, serenity and peace than we ever knew. He had a purpose, I am sure. And that he will be preserved as a perfect, innocent heart forever. 

Aidan won’t grow up like other children will grow up. He won’t face the hardships of this world. He won’t experience disappointment or sadness nor will he ever cause us disappointment or sadness.

Aidan is a special soul. His little life will be a memory of nothing but love, innocence and purity. 

We will forever cherish the memories we had with him and Aidan will always remain in our hearts. We know that wherever he is now, he is in a better place, away from all the sufferings in this world. 

Simply, we love him, we always did and we always will. 

*** REPRICED *** Spring Cleaning! Blog Sale Lots of MAC Limited Edition Items! :D

Prices include shipping.

Blue means newly added.

Prices DOES NOT includes invoicing in Paypal. I

f you wanted to be invoiced, please add $.75 for every $12. 

From Left to Right

MAC Julia (Marcel Wanders 2) BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Colour Saturation BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Borealis BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Pure Magnificence BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Geo Pink BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Glitter and Ice BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Krazy Kahuna BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Send Me Sailing BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Cut Loose BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Curvaceous BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Razzledazzler SIB 1x swatched - $12 shipped

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MAC Spite BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Illicit BNIB - $12 shipped

From Left to Right:

MAC Scarlet Ibis (Iris Apfel) - $10 shipped

MAC Beachbound (To The Beach) - $10 shipped

MAC Made to Order (Pret-a-Papier) - $10 shipped

MAC Warm Companion SIB 1x - $10 shipped

Giorgio Armani - Rouge D'Armani Sheers in 300 Coral SIB 1x swatched - $25 shipped

From Left to Right:

Estee Lauder Red Velvet $10 shipped

Estee Lauder Ripe Papaya $8 shipped

Estee Lauder Bermuda Pink $8 shipped

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Prolong BNIB - $12 shipped

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 (The Nude Shade) BN - $9 shipped

(This lipstick came in the Viva Glam Lip Bag so it says Not For Individual Sale on the label)

I still have 2 pcs left.

Etude House Color Me Nude Lip Concealer SIB - $5 shipped

Chanel Rouge Allure 22 Boudoir - $10 shipped

*Right Pic, compared to a Brand New Rouge Allure, Left, Not For Sale

Not Pictured:

NYX Black Label Lipstick in  Peachy BLL106 95% - $3 shipped

MAC Fabby SIB 1x - $12 shipped

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass BNIB - $16 shipped

MAC Russian Red Lipglass BNIB - $16 shipped

MAC Embrace Me Lip Liner BNIB - $12 shipped

Left to Right:

MAC Sweet as Cocoa - $10 shipped

MAC Blooming (Cult of Cherry) - $18 shipped

MAC Zoom Lash in New Hue (purple) SIB 1x swatched on my hand - $7 shipped

MAC Zoom Lash in Blue Charge (blue) SIB 1x swatched on my hand - $7 shipped

Other Eye Items Not Pictured:

MAC Graphblack BNIB $15 shipped

MAC Feline BNIB $15 shipped

MAC Engraved BNIB $15 shipped - pend

MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil - Sense of Style 90% - $6 shipped

Avon Mega Impact Gel Eyeliner - Blackberry (Sharpened Once) - $3 shipped

Canmake Perfect Black Eyeliner (used) - $3 shipped

Canmake Strong Eyes Liner 01 (used) - $3 shipped

ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black (used) - $2 shipped

ELF Brightening Eyeliner in Black (used) - $2 shipped

Elizabeth Arden Eye Pencil in Espresso - $3 shipped

Mascaras:

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara in Black (Used) $3 shipped

Sample Size Mascaras $1 each:

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Volume + Lift Mascara 1x 

Estee Lauder Magnascopic 1x

Clinique High Impact Mascara 1x

ALL MASCARAS TRIED ONCE for $12 shipped:

Lancome Definicils in Black

Lancome Hypnose in Black

Lancome Hypnose Drama

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes

Lancome Hypnose Precious Cells in Black

Clinique Cream Eyeliner (Black) *please see usage* $5 shipped

Face Products:

Left to Right:

Loreal Lucent Magique BB Cream (Asia Released) $8 shipped

YSL Top Secrets UV Shield BB SPF 50 PA +++ (Asia Released) 1x - $30 shipped

Christian Dior - Dior Hydra Life BB Cream SPF 30 PA +++ 1x - $40 shipped

Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream (Asia Released) $8 shipped

Lancome UV Expert BB Complete SPF50 PA+++ 1x - $30 shipped

Lancome UV Gn Shield BB Base SPF50 PA+++ 1x - $30 shipped

MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm (BB) SPF35 PA+++ in Light Plus 1x - $18 shipped

Mentholatum Sunplay SPF 27 PA+++ Moisture BB Cream (from Japan) around 80% new - $9 shipped

Bobbi Brown SPF15 Tinted Moisturizer in Medium 1x - $27 shipped

Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Tinted Moisturizer 02 Light Medium 30% $7 shipped

Not Pictured:
Benefit - Get Even 01 2x - $18 shipped
Benefit Matterial Girl 2x - $14 shipped
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Petal - $23 shipped
Missha Signature Dramatic Whitening Pact 2x in #23 (Gold Case) + 1 extra refill - $29 shipped
L'Egere Aqua Shiny Pearl BB Powder $9 shipped
Juju Aquamoist Moisture Base 70% - $6 shipped
L'Egere White Multi BB Cream 70% - $15 shipped

Other Items:
Bare Escentuals Eyeliner Brush *brand new* - $7 shipped
Vidi Vici Fan Brush (from Korea) - $23 shipped
MAC 193 Foundation Brush *brand new in plastic* - $23 shipped

MAC Viva Glam Gaga Melt Your Heart! Lip Bag Brand New (I have 2 pcs left)  (only the bag)- $9 shipped

MAC Hello Kitty Pretty Baby Beauty Powder BNIB $30shipped (I still have 2 left)
MAC Hello Kitty Fun & Games BNIB $30 shipped - pend



MAC Hello Kitty Lipglass BNIB $20 shipped each.
MAC Hello Kitty Pink Fish Tinted Lip Conditioner BNIB $15 shipped
MAC Hello Kitty Popster Tinted Lip Conditioner BNIB $15 shipped

Thank You!

Thank You!

ISO List

These are some items that I am currently in search for...

MAC Lipsticks:
1. Gladiola (2 pcs)
2. Coral Polyp (1 pc)

I MAY be interested in:

Gulabi

Lavender Whip (first release)

Lavender Whip (Baking Beauties)

Flamingo

Playtime

Quite Cute

Heroine

Rare Exotic

Victorian

Candy Yum Yum (First Release)

Hibiscus

Toxic Tale

Peachstock

Dressmaker Dressmaker

Strong Woman

Razzledazzler

Silly

Neon Orange

Fusion Pink

Love Forever

Booyah

Impassioned

Costa Chic

Pink Popcorn

Beauty

Cut a Caper

Of Royalty

Sail La Vie

Jazzed

Scarlet Ibis

Maybe if it's not 2 years older:

Crosswires

Chatterbox

Please Me

Snob

Sandy B

Profusion

Bombshell

Speak Louder

Angel

Creme Cup

Kinda Sexy

Capricious

Creme de la Femme

Lady Danger

Up The Amp

Show Orchid

Full Fuchsia

Perpetual Flame

Saigon Summer

OCC Lip Tars:
1. Cha Cha
2. Demure

Chanel Rouge Allure:

Belgravia
Kensington
Hyde Park

*** or any coral / orange / fuchsia / pastel pink Chanel Rouge Allure lippies! 

March Blog Sale *** CLOSED ***

All prices include shipping.

Lips


Armani Rouge D'armani - 401 
Armani Rouge D'armani - 406


Burberry Lip Velvet in Pink Amber SIB 1x 

Burberry Lip Velvet Fuchsia Pink

MAC Beachbound (To The Beach)


MAC Cockney

MAC Courting Lilac (Tartan Tale) 1x 


MAC Drive Me Wild (Fabulous Felines)

MAC Daddy's Little Girl (Archie's Girls) BNIB 


MAC Pink Burst (Spring Colour Forecast) 
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme Goes and Goes 1x 
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme Seasoned Plum (Daphne Guinness) 1x 



MAC Rose Maiden (Spring Colour Forecast)

MAC Ronnie Red (Archie's Girls) BNIB

MAC Snob
MAC Thrills (To The Beach)

Milani Orange Gina

NARS Niagara 1x

Tom Ford Black Orchid 
Tom Ford Casablanca around 50% 

Blush:

MAC Dame
MAC MSF Lightscapade BNIB
MAC Marine Life SIB

MAC Notable 


All Mascaras Tried ONCE:
Armani Eyes to Kill Stretch in Black
Armani Eyes to Kill in Black
Christian Dior - Diorshow Blackout

Brushes:

Smashbox Travel Foundation Brush (13) 
MAC 266SE Never Used


Others:

Chanel Chance EDT Spray 100ml 50% 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

Winners of the 1 week $1 Bidding Blog Sale Auction: 

1.       MAC Overdyed Blush - havovipanthaki@gmail.com

2.       MAC Fortified Skin Enhancer in Recharge - gabiarchanjo

3.       MAC Refined Golden Bronzer BNIB – Katie.84@live.co.uk

4.       Cle De Peau Cream Foundation BNIB - gabiarchanjo

5.       Cle De Peau Cream Foundation BNIB - gabiarchanjo

6.       MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Love Long Distance BNIB - bubbles

7.       Illamasqua Lipstick in Liar – Katie.84@live.co.uk

8.       MAC MSF in Earthshine BNIB – Cat Lover

9.       MAC MSF in Blonde BNIB - thatgreeekgirl

10.   MAC Lipstick in Archetype - bubbles

11.   MAC Lipstick in Tanarama - x

12.   MAC Lipstick in Beigeland - x

13.   Benefit Dandelion – Cat Lover

14.   Benefit Thrrrob - jeannie

15.   MAC Drag, Strip Shade and Shadow Stick Liner Brand New – Katie.84@live.co.uk

16.   L’egere Aqua & Shiny Pearl BB Powder – vianca gurl

17.   MAC Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer in Adjust - bubbles

18.   Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment in Medium SIB - gabiarchanjo

19.   Lancome Renergie Multi Lift CC Cream Lot of 2! - gabiarchanjo

20.   Lancome UV Expert BB Complete SPF50+ PA+++ BNIB – vianca gurl

21.   Hanskin Glossy Magic BB Cream - x

22.   BRTC Smart Auto Pat – vianca gurl

23.   LOT of Brushes + Concealer - x

24.   Etude House My Mini Travel Kit BNIB - makeupatisserie

25.   Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel SIB – Pa Nhia Xiong

26.   LOT of L’Occitane Body Wash Gel and Lotion - gabiarchanjo

·         Thank you for participating in my little auction. I would love to do this again in the near future, so be sure to bookmark my page!

·         For those items that ended up without bids, please feel free to e-mail me your best offer if you really wanted the items or a “swap” offer. Thank you again!

·         I will send a copy also of a paypal invoice to your posted e-mail address just in case you want it invoice. IF NOT, just let me know and I will cancel it. Thank You!

MAC GIRL NEXT DOOR BNIB $25 SHIPPED *** CLOSED ***

I have 5 boxes of these, brand new, please email me if interested. This is negotiable, please send me your best offer! :) not included with the bidding. Thanks!!!

Overview! Items in $1 Auction *** CLOSED ***

Here are the items I currently have under auction. All auctions will end on March 6, 2013 : 9:00 PM HK Time. 

$1 Auction Item no. 1 : MAC Overdyed Blush

$1 Auction Item no. 2: MAC Fortified Skin Enhancer in Recharge

$1 Auction Item no. 3: MAC Refined Golden Bronzer BNIB

$1 Auction Item no. 4: Cle De Peau Cream Foundation 

$1 Auction Item no. 5: Cle De Peau Cream Foundation 

$1 Auction Item no. 6: MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Love Long Distance 

$1 Auction Item no. 7: Illamasqua Lipstick in Liar

$1 Auction Item no. 8: MAC MSF in Earthshine BNIB

$1 Auction Item no. 9: MAC MSF in Blonde BNIB

$1 Auction Item no. 10: MAC Lipstick in Archetype

$1 Auction Item no. 11: MAC Lipstick in Tanarama

$1 Auction Item no. 12: MAC Lipstick in Beigeland

$1 Auction Item no. 13 - Benefit Dandelion

$1 Auction Item no. 14: Benefit Thrrrob

$1 Auction Item no. 15 - MAC Drag, Strip Shade and Shadow Stick Liner BN 

$1 Auction Item no. 16: L'egere Aqua & Shiny Pearl BB Powder

$1 Auction Item no. 17: MAC Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer in Adjust 

$1 Auction Item no. 18: Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment in Medium SIB

$1 Auction Item no. 19: Lancome Renergie Multi Lift CC Cream Lot of 2! 

$1 Auction Item no. 20: Lancome UV Expert BB Complete SPF 50+ PA+++ BNIB!

$1 Auction Item no. 21: Hanskin Glossy Magic BB Cream

$1 Auction Item no. 22: BRTC Smart Auto Pat

$1 Auction Item no. 23: LOT of Brushes + Concealer!

$1 Auction Item no. 24: Etude House My Mini Travel Kit 

$1 Auction Item no. 25: Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel SIB! 

$1 Auction Item no. 26: LOT of L'Occitane Body Wash Gel and Lotion!

Happy bidding!