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Thursday, 21 November 2013

Raisie Speaks- The Beginning + Blogversary Giveaway

Two years ago, I started a blog purely to record all the books I have read, the authors I have been pining after, and the books I had on my wishlist-because I was crazy like that. I didn't expect to complete my wishlist, which explains why until now it's nowhere near halfway complete because the wishlist seems to be longer compared to my actual acquisitions, plus the fact that like any other working person, I am on a budget.

So you get the tone of this blog in the beginning, at least. That it was meant for books and literature.

Then somewhere along the way, it evolved into a beauty blog. Barely just dipping into the world of makeup and not knowing the first thing about the differences with contouring and just concealing, here I am sharing my adventures on skin care and beauty (again) on a budget.

And from books, the tag also extended to beauty.

The ride on a whole was a mixture of ups and downs. What could a small town blogger come up with? How on earth would it be interesting? Was my life and blog worth sharing? In those two years, I learned that there were some things worth sharing and some things worth keeping private, and was kind of careful in balancing the two. I have met fellow bloggers, got to know them a bit and most importantly, got to know who my readers were. I was reaching out and being influential to a group of  readers who were interested in what I had to say.

Sometimes, I didn't have the time. There was a time that I posted only a single entry for a month! But the thing bout blogging is, I can always come back. It's tough especially if author of said blog has a day job that can be downright challenging which also entails writing on a completely different topography- but here I am still writing my heart out, waiting, waiting, waiting for what-I don't even have the answer. But as long as Raisie Speaks is still alive and online, I would be forever grateful to those who read it and interact with me.

This one's for you.

There are two prizes! Which one is yours?
Prize A

Top From Adah Belle
Lace Shorts 
Creativity Notebook + Pen From Heart Artistic Dreams
Bobbie Wondernails Polish
Peace Bracelet
Blue Drop Bracelet
Nautical Necklace in Gold


Prize B
Pocket Notebook in Mint
Hair Accessories in Browns
Hair Pins in Black
San San Nail Polish in Raspberry Peach
Caronia Nail Polish in Eternity Frosted
Plum Leatherette Chain Bracelet
Allue Milk Bath Soap Plus Yogurt
San San CYO Eyeshadow in Blackground, Charcoal Brown and White Frost


This is going to be super-duper easy. All you have to do is input the correct details into the Giveaway Tools app.


29 comments:

  1. Happy Blogiversary - it's incredible how time flies, before you know it, it'll be another 2 years gone :o). Xx

    http://makeupbycandlelight.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Fingers crossed for many years more Charlotte! Thank you for dropping by! =)

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  2. =P Parang small for me el shorts... hehehe

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  3. Happy blogoversary and congo!!! Lovely giveaway! :D

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  4. I would like to take home the 12PCS Professional Cosmetic Tool Green Barrel Soft Make-up..
    my email- ayeayeshita@gmail.com

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  5. Congrats for your blog anniversary , loved the lace shorts
    I am inviting you to join my $30 certificate giveaway
    http://www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com/2013/11/dressale-30-certificate-giveaway.html?m=0
    Please enter mine and I'll come back and enter yours

    Keep in touch,
    www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com

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  6. I want the NO.01 Multifunction Rectangle Box Makeup 120 Colors Eye Shadows Palette for Ladies

    riaramirez4@yahoo.com

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  7. I would love to take home this lovely container High Grade Cylinder PU Leather Barrel Tube for Cosmetic Brush Pen (Peach)
    elsievaldez78@gmail.com

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  8. Happy Blogversary .. I want to take home this one po :-) Sexy Goddess Three Quarter Sleeve Evening Party Women's Lace Dress http://www.everbuying.com/product366711.html
    Size, medium Color : Black
    Email add: lynee.ayuban@yahoo.com




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  9. I really want to take home Vintage Scoop Neck Sleeveless Purple Pleated Dress For Women (Large, Purple)

    Janice Que
    que.jaja@ymail.com

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  10. http://www.everbuying.com/product399286.html
    and they are only black and one size :)
    :))) so cool

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  11. I missed your blogversary. Still, happy anniversary to your blog, ma'am Rais. :-)
    Oh, I think I'd like prize A if I won. Lol.
    jemmdeleon@yahoo.com

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  12. happy Blogversary!! i want the B :)
    aikoborja@gmail.com

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  13. I want Prize A <3
    Happy Blogversary~ ^_^

    rheajuaton@gmail.com

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  14. i want B

    caryn morales
    caryn_cariaga@yahoo.com

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  15. A please. :D
    inventr3sz_16@yahoo.com

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  16. I love the set A :)
    leizledemaisip@yahoo.com

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  17. I want the set B
    Magnet972@yahoo.com
    Since i love make up and hair clips for my daughter

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  18. Prize A :)

    nhes.yehey@yahoo.com

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  19. Set b is great..
    Kristina.Punla@gmail.com
    I love make ups

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  20. I like to take home Set B
    Aliz Maganis
    brightdays2000@gmail.com

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  21. i want to win set a !
    mandywendy09@yahoo.com

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  22. I want to win set B for my girl!
    guy_jerk@yahoo.com

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  23. Set B,please. Thank you so much for the giveaway.Merry Christmas.
    say_yap@ymail.com

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  24. Love the Set A :)
    me_ladybag@yahoo.com

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  25. B please :)
    cyvalcy29@yahoo.com

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  26. Prize A please! :)
    jamelle.castro@gmail.com

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