Did you know that tropical weather can actually dehydrate your skin? Unbeknownst to many, living in an environmet with a hot and humid climate doesn't mean that one's skin will not turn dry. Every day, skin is exposed to factors that can damage and dry it out. From hot showers, air conditioned rooms, to the heat and pollution during one's daily commute, skin is stripped off of its natural hydration and moisture.

So these past couple of months has been one big roller coaster ride for me. There were times that I felt as though I was on cloud nine and everything was working perfectly. I just graduated from my dream university, I have been traveling, I have family who are very supportive and friends who are always on-the-go... always want to have fun. I feel happy. However, there's something niggling at me in the back of my mind telling me that everything was "too perfect". Not long after, I was proven right the euphoria I was feeling was indeed a calm before the storm. Just when you're already getting used to something, it suddenly changes. I have to be honest though, I was having a hard time trying to stay positive with bad things happening one over another. For 3 straight days all I did was sleep, you know, to allow my mind to drift away for a while. Only to realize that sleeping when you're mad or sad is a stupid idea because it actually makes the situation way worse. TRUST ME. Well, I don't want to go on the details, instead, I'll just share with you the 3 R's on how I cope when bad things happen (sleeping not included!) in hopes that some of you may find this post useful as well...