Starr & Sparkle Shoppe on Etsy!

We're taking a little step up from blogging.

The Polar Honey Bears are now opening Starr and Sparkle Shoppe!

I've just opened the shop yesterday and I'm about to post some items in the next two weeks. For now I've only put up one print for sale that comes in high quality photographic paper, hand signed with a complimentary frame.

What we sell now

Photo Prints

To Come Soon!

Handmade jewelry

Engraved Items

Our handmade jewelries will vary from beautiful beaded earrings to creative and kawaii miniature icons. The engraved items will be Polar Bear's inspired creations.

Watch out for all these good stuff coming soon!! If you want to purchase prints that you've seen in my gallery or Facebook, feel free to inquire if you can get them made!

BUY AT ESTY :3

PS - our official original characters are done! Will be put up soon!!

xoxo

~ Honey Bear ~

Contact : kimistarr@photographer.net | Travel Blog : Kimi Goes Places | Official : KimiStarr.Net

Topic Ideas & Our Original Characters! (OCs) ^.^

Okay, I'm super excited!!

In a few weeks time I'll be having my medical exam and will schedule my visa interview so this is really nerve-wrecking. I might get everything done by the end of July but I would be leaving by the end of September. Yes, I'm finishing all preparations and spending as much time as I can with my family. It will be while before I can visit them.

I'll be doing a few more entries to be specific on the process we made to serve as a guide for anyone who wants to know details based on other people's experience. I've had some personal mails getting positive feedback on the NBI procedure so it's pretty cool!

Topics to Tackle:

Fiance Petition Application

Steps After Petition Gets Approved

St. Luke's Medical Procedure

Visa Interview

...and our own ORIGINAL CHARACTERS!

I've always thought that the Polar Honey Bears is a cute idea. Now, I've finally decided to have our own characters made to represent us and of course, this blog! While I enjoy using lots of free sparkly and glittery stuff that I find online, won't it be nicer if we have cute and cuddly characters that I can call our own?

So I was on DeviantArt a few days ago, updating my profile and blog (since I barely do) and came across an artist whom I think has the style and talent that fits my ideas! Now I'll have her do some commissioned work for us and can't wait to finally see them. Well, of course I'd give her all the time she needs to make the perfect Polar Honey Bears!

That's it for now! ^_^ I'll post the OCs once they're done. It'll be a surprise and will definitely introduce you to this amazing cutie artist!

xoxo

~ Honey Bear ~

Contact : kimistarr@photographer.net | Travel Blog : Kimi Goes Places | Official : KimiStarr.Net

The New Online NBI Application Process

Hello lovelies!

Have you ever applied for an NBI Clearance before? If you have, bet you still remember the long lines, annoying cut-offs and the need to return if your name has a hit. And now you've probably heard of the online application. Well, here's a quick overview of the process to make it much easier and to set your expectations.

US Visa Requirement

The NBI Clearance is useful for many applications. This is also a must for the US Visa and will be presented upon the interview. This basically verifies that you do not (or do) have past criminal records or convictions. Note that this does not include civil cases. If you were previously involved in a civil lawsuit or currently in one - it will not be in your NBI Clearance.

The Online Process

To save time and avoid long lines, here's an overview of the steps to take in order to obtain your record.

Random Update #01

Hello lovelies!

Arrrghhhh!!

I know it's been so long since my last entry so in case you guys have been wondering what's up ----- well nothing much but regular life O.o

Well, not really.

Okay, so I noticed that I haven't really put something up for a month! Life has just been pretty hectic the past few weeks. I've been working hard giving me not much time to update my blogs or videos, which is quite sad to be honest.

I'd really love to spend more time to update about my travel and makeup, at the same time about the Polar Honey Bears. However, time is just too fast with so many things to do. Don't you just wish you can freeze time?

I will be working on some of my personal documents next week for my visa. I'm also hoping that fortunately I'd be able to regularly blog and make videos again the week after.

So in the mean time, keep the positive vibes coming! <3

xoxo

~ Honey Bear ~

Contact : kimistarr@photographer.net | Travel Blog : Kimi Goes Places | Official : KimiStarr.Net

Musing as The Petition Gets... Approved!

Yesterday afternoon, I went out to pay for my beauty purchases. I dropped by BPI and waited for a bit, with everyone discreetly staring at my purple-pink hair. I was supposed to blog this yesterday too, but I was pretty busy. After I deposited about $60, I went to HBC to look for some nail polish.

"I saw her at the bank a while ago..." I heard one of the sales ladies tell the others.

"Oh, look at her hair, so cool..." they continued talking about me. It should feel awkward but I'm used to it so I shrugged it off and continued checking out the colors. One sales lady followed me like a shadow so I decided to just get a white lacquer and leave. It's really annoying to be followed like that.

I walked towards Mercury Drugstore, just a few blocks away. Cavite City is a small place and I can literally walk around it in maybe two hours or three. Everyone, as usual, stared at me while I passed by; and I tried my best to listen to their whispers. It's honestly amusing to hear people's reactions. I feel like a unicorn because I'm different.

You won't be so different when you get to the USA, dearie...

I once told Alex that people won't be staring at me anymore once I'm there. However, living not in California or New York, chances are I'd still be stared at. So... no it won't really be so different.

I kept walking and many thoughts flashed in my head... I'll miss the kwek-kwek or tokneneng (hard-boiled quail eggs dipped in batter and fried crispy), and of course my favorite buko juice (coconut juice). I just went past the vendors located a few meters from Mercury Drugstore. I loved buying there, I'm sure Kuya (big brother -> referring to the vendor) recognized me.

I paused for a bit and looked across the main road... Jollibee, new restaurants being built and somewhere near there are new malls being constructed, roads being widened... I'll miss this city. It's not the best place in the world, I know, but it's home. Then I know there's also another home waiting for me.

It's with my bear...

Mini Honey Bear Bear trying out Big Polar Bear's glasses!

The US Visa RFE - Letter of Intent

Note : Download a copy of a Letter of Intent Draft later on this entry!

Evidence. Proof. Something to make them believe that I am not a mail-order bride, and that I will not be a burden to the US of A.

I love Spam! I love Vienna Sausages!

O_o

I don't think I'll ever be a burden... consider that I am already working for a US company, right? Oh well, that's not how the consulate determines one's qualification. No matter how much you love Spam.

Okay, so a month ago Alex Polar Bear received a notice that we should provide further evidence (RFE) of our relationship and they have requested a Letter of Intent to support this fact. I was quite busy during that time so it took me a while to send the document.

So what is this so-called Letter of Intent?