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Not enough words can express the joy and fullness of our hearts! After 7 years of marriage we were finally blessed with a baby! Here’s to our greatest adventure yet😁❤️

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My brother is a killer musician and a sick ass producer! Please check out this song which he features his skills🤙🏼🔥

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My therapy..

Yellow: HAPPINESS & POSITIVITY

Blue: PEACE & RELAXATION

Green: HARMONY & STABILITY

What is makeup to me?

1) My freedom of expression. A tool that I use to express what I am feeling, whether it’s sadness, happiness, frustration, etc. It’s a way for me to freely unleash my creativity based on my emotions.

2) My therapeutic release. When the world around gets me down or when I’m constantly bombarded by hatred and animosity - makeup is my go-to to momentarily forget about those worries and focus on something beautiful. 

That being said..the last few weeks have been difficult for me. I have been surrounded by a lot of toxic people who do nothing but bully and harass not just me but others as well. And being the adult that I am, I tried really hard to push those aside. I ignored it and just minded my own business until it got to a point where I can’t do it anymore. The negativity has taken such a toll on me mentally that I am starting to break down. I found myself slipping into depression and it’s affecting all aspects of my life. I usually pride myself in being able to separate my stresses but this was a battle I was slowly starting to lose. I was starting to become sluggish and unmotivated. I had temporary moments of joy but it was quickly replaced by anxiety the moment I arrived at a specific place. It became so intense that my body was rejecting every part of it. I was sick. I’m still sick. 

So I had to do A LOT of self reflecting. I was going nowhere just complaining about my situation without doing anything about it. So I had to zone out a little bit and just pick up my palette and makeup brush. I looked up ‘what colors made you happy’ and focused on their meaning and really asked myself, “what do you want to do now?”. I made a decision to focus all of my energy into my craft, into something that made me happy. To really hone my skills. Because when I was really down, makeup was one of the things that helped me up. It was the drive and need to create something positive out of something negative that jolted me from my bed. To turn all the lights on in my room and wash my face...the first time in a while since I was really bent on just letting it all go. Granted I don’t credit everything to makeup therapy..because I am also lucky to be surrounded by supportive family members and friends. They were the ones that encouraged me to see all the beauty in life. Especially my husband. His love and support for me is what kept me earth bound. I know that he will always have my back no matter what. 

With that thought, I came up with this look. Everything that was nasty and horrible that surrounded me and practically engulfed my being, slowly faded away with every stroke of my brush. I am by no means making mental health seem so flimsy. I know it’s going to be different for everybody. This is simply me, sharing, what helps get me out of my funk. I know it’s hard. You’re gonna want to give up. But don’t! If you ever feel alone or sad, please reach out to me. Let me love on you and lift you up. And if you’re being bullied please know that it’s all temporary! The reason they are hating on you is because there is something about you that makes them so jealous. I wish I didn’t have to say it out loud - but it’s 2018, stop being so nasty to each other and learn to coexist! It takes more energy to be hateful than being kind. Just be kind. Because your actions and words can really hurt someone. The way you treat people should be how you want to be treated. 

And if you’re reading this...I hope you find that one thing that helps you. Whatever your therapeutic release may be. I hope you find it, because life is beautiful. 

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New makeup video is up on my Instagram page! Check it out😁 & let me know if you’d like to see a longer YouTube version with a talk through! Which is something I’m kind of scared about because I don’t like my voice😅 ha..ha..ha! But for you guys I’ll do it..maybe? Lols!

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New look went up on my Instagram makeup page: makeupbykaymee - check it out...and like it! I will be editing the video for this look sometime this week and will post it as soon as it’s done! PSA: no matter who are you and where you are in your life, I hope you know that you are loved and wanted! Never give up and keep moving forward😘❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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06.09.18 - Vancouver, CA / Alan’s 29th Birthday / Richmond Night Market

WELCOME TO CANADA! 🇨🇦

(L to R) Jessica, Damon, Alan & Kat✌🏼

1st stop for the girls - Lao Er Squid BBQ👅

The boys chose....

PORK BELLY! Yuuuummmm!

The guys can eat..so after the pork belly they got teriyaki chicken

Takoyaki👍🏼- I (Kat) love anime, so it’s only natural that I go for something that I’ve always wanted to try after seeing it on so many shows!

Yeah duh, this too! #taiyaki

The Richmond Night Market in Vancouver, Canada is lit! If you’re a huge foodie like we are, then this place is definitely a must! The prices for the food were very reasonable and we spent a good a 2 hours just walking around and eating. With admission..we maybe spent $140 on food and drinks possibly less! (Not picture: deep fried ice cream, the 2nd serving of squid bbq, & strawberry mango smoothie)

Day 2 - Vancouver / Chinatown

Ket & Jessica

Fun Fact: last October, Damon proposed to Jessica here in Vancouver! He proposed to her during her birthday dinner, it was super cute! 

Jessica - my bestie, aka the J in JKitsMangoTime

Birthday boy! My hubby turned 29 this year, he’s really happy trust me! I just told him to pose for me, LOL

I absolutely love and adore the building structures in Chinatown. I make a point in visiting every one (if the city/state has one). There’s just something about it’s history and culture that is so captivating. Plus not to mention all the yummy bakeries that surround the place! 

This year for Alan’s 29th birthday we decided to take an overnight trip to Vancouver, CA. It’s a short 2-3 hour drive from Seattle, WA and depending on how well the dollar (USD) is doing, you can really get more bang for your buck there! We spent the first 3 hours exploring Metrotown Mall. The mall is HUGE! With over 300+ stores, the possibilities are endless especially if you love shopping. That was more for the girls, but the guys were absolutely champs about it!

We stayed at the River Rock Resort & Casino (where Damon proposed!) because it was only a short walk from the Night Market and we just really enjoyed our stay there last time. The rooms were clean, spacious and staff is accommodating and friendly. The only thing that bummed us out was how small the casino was. Pretty much all the tables and machines were taken and the turn over is very low, especially if the machine is paying out. So unfortunately we didn’t win much nor did we stay very long because the games we wanted to play were occupied. Nonetheless, we will definitely stay there again! The location is perfect and we were very comfortable!

The Richmond Night Market is only open from May - October, with operating hours of Friday to Sunday 7pm - 12pm. It’s an outdoor festival that focuses on Asian food and culture. You also get performances from different ethnic groups depending on what day you are there. General admission is $5 (CAD) & kids/toddlers get in for free, but you save more when you buy a fast pass. You pay $25 for a group of 6 and you literally skip the entrance line! We decided to form a 6 person group with this couple who was there with their toddler and when I tell you that Canadians are some of the nicest people in the world.. I am not kidding! They’re very polite and courteous - so different from their American counterparts. LOL! And yes we mean with us included  #roadrage. But the night market was such a fun experience! It’s so different from the state fair and the food selection is insane! Just make sure you come hungry. They also have games and rides but you’re really there for the food. The only thing we didn’t find there was Filipino food. Which is kind of disappointing because 3 out of 4 were looking specifically for Filipino street food. Not a deal breaker though since we can just make it at home, but we really wanted to see other peoples take on it! We spent a total of 2 hours at the market and spent maybe $140, but we went back to our hotel happy and full. We can’t wait to go back and try all the other food that we didn’t get to eat!

Our last stop for our overnight trip is Chinatown. I personally love going to Chinatown! The structures, cultures and numerous surrounding bakeries are enough of a reason for me to visit it. We have one here in Washington but it’s certainly not as big as the one in Vancouver! We visited the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and marveled at the recreation of an ancient Chinese garden. Admission is free and there is metered street parking available nearby which makes it an optimal location to just park your car and explore. There are so many stores that it can be overwhelming but if you’re just there to look and walk around then you will enjoy it. Located in Chinatown is the the New Town Bakery. If you’re ever in the area we definitely recommend this place! Their pastries are sensational and it’s pretty affordable. Plus the service is quick!

Vancouver, Canada BC is gorgeous! I am so glad we live close enough to be able to drive there for mini getaways. The people are always nice and the vibe is just so chill. We unanimously agree that we can’t wait to go back and explore this great city some more! ✌🏼 

What city/state/country would you like to visit?

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Another look went live on my makeup page! For all the product details please check out @makeupbykaymee 💋 & stay tuned for the tutorial! It’ll go live tomorrow on all our social media platforms😁✌🏼 #jkitsmangotime

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