Never too old for Fairy Tales ♪

January Blues

2012-01-17T14:15:00.002+11:00

Belated Happy New Year!

Although I've done nothing but procrastinate the past few months, it appears that it'll start getting busy for me from now on.

I'm going to do some volunteer work, at uni and at the Japan Foundation, I need to start organising the club's o-week affairs and re-registration (I can't wait until I pass my duties onto the next victim haha!), and I have a wedding to attend next week...

I've been doing *some* kanji study the past two days, so I'm doing something productive *at least*, no matter how little time I devote to it.

Which reminds me, I need to get some proofreading and translation work done for the two manga scanlation group I work with... Deadline tomorrow!

And I'm still anxiously waiting for notification about my exchange application, and also for the Sociology department to get back to me about this form I entrusted them with!!

And finally, Gmarket has yet again eaten another hole in my wallet. Okay, not really, I used my cash balance:half of the money won from being Top Blogger and the other half being left over from previous orders. Shipping always takes the biggest chunk out of the order >< Anticipating the dress in this haul! It's a navy coloured peter-pan collar dress, like that adorable one from romwe, except this is 1/3 the price! I know it was cheap, but I just hope it arrives just like the stock images (because if not, I wouldn't have minded coming up with the $35 or so dollars for the romwe one).

Boxing Day 2011

2011-12-27T11:26:00.006+11:00

I went to the boxing day sales in the city today. Boy was it crowded!

I didn't go to the big department stores (Myer, DJs) because I never really find anything I like there. I had a look around here and there in Galleries Victoria, QVB and Westfields. I tried to make wise purchases (trying to cut down on impulse buys), and I think I did pretty well!

I couldn't end up finding most of the items I wanted from my "list", but I did end up with just a pair of pants and an eau de toilette (I needed a fragrance for summer) from L'Occitane ($42, marked down from $60ish)! It smells divine.

The sales overall, weren't that good (as usual!), especially if you compare them to the Black Friday sales over in America (you lucky bunch!). I've seen people post their hauls on the soompi forums and it makes me very jealous about how good the sales are over there >A

Hopefully the sale continues down the track... I need to buy some underwear and I still have that dress for a wedding dinner to buy (( =3=))

Dec 2012 Gmarket Haul!

2011-12-16T19:37:00.017+11:00

The 4kg package came earlier this week.

First the cosmetics:

Dr Jart was really generous with the samples <3 I purchased 2 silver label bb creams (one for my mum, the other for my aunt).

I also decided to get a bb cream from Holika Holika to try out. From the reviews I've read, the colour of it is a tad light. I haven't opened it yet, but I hope that when I do try it, it will look okay on my skin.

I also ordered the adorable bunny gloss from Tony Moly. My friend who recently returned from her trip to Korea also bought a bunch of these. I think I'll get the other colours the next time I make an order on gmarket because they're just too adorable. I'm not one to wear make up daily (blame my general laziness and the fact that I see no point in getting all made up everyday for school) but I'm trying to start looking more presentable (my new year's resolution harhar) so this is a start! It's a nice peachy colour (pink with a tinge of orange).

Adorable much!? Here's a trick - if the item you want is out of stock (esp. if it is an accessory like below), check if the seller's other pages because they might have it there! That's what happened to me when I was trying to find the blue dotted hair band - one page had it out of stock, another didn't. Can't wait to wear these!

I also bought a diary for 2012 and a bunch of stickers from this seller: 하이델. They are simply adorable and I can't wait to use it and stick polaroid photos in it and make it all pretty and stuff >v<

A card holder + freebie. The "lipstick" is actually a pen =P

(Filled with cards!)

Some shirt cuffs my brother needed.

Now onto serious business - the clothes! I ordered a bunch of blouses (I've been a really lazy dresser lately, so I needed shirts that look nice with jeans).

I accidentally ordered the wrong blouse though... I wanted the white one, but me being a bit careless, selected the wrong colour and forgot to double check (it was prolly sold out anyway). Yes. It's an odd purple colour. Actually it doesn't look too bad in this picture, but that's because of the lighting. In real life it looks much worse and unappealing lol. Still, why would they manufacture a shirt in such a colour! No one would want to buy it imo (though I accidentally did OTL)! My mum offered to take it from my hands though, because she said it didn't look bad on her when she tried it.

These are some blouses I awkwardly modelled:

And these are the stock images of the pieces and my opinion of them:

1) This was exactly as advertised. I like the gold buttons!

2) I bought this because of the detailing at the back. This too, was exactly as advertised. The length is good as well! Because the shape of the blouse is quite flowy and baggy, it doesn't really show one's figure.

Close up of the detailing at the back:

3) Okay... This piece was wayyyyy bigger than I thought it would be. On the tiny woman that models it in the stock photo - it looked like a good size on her. But for me - who's probably shorter than her and some tubbier... Well... It's really baggy on me. It's almost unacceptably baggy. I'll try to work with it though. I think it'll look decent with skirt and stockings (contrary to the really bad outfit I wore it with above!).

4) Been searching for a striped shirt like this for ages!!! I finally found it and it was way cheap as well (around $10)!! The only thing that bugs me is the weird material. Well, it's not too weird, just different from how I imagined it to be/feel.

5) I quite like this shirt (I had expected worse, looking at the seller's ratings and user reviews/comments). I was a bit surprised though, that the colour was slightly darker and more brownish in real life compared to the slightly pink hued colour of the stock image. It's still cute nonetheless and makes me feel like a doll with the big collar XD This will be cute matched with a high waist skirt of shorts.

The following are stock images of the other blouses I ordered but did not take photos of:

6) This is my favourite blouse out of the bunch. I like the cut, it's really flattering on me. It does not make me look fat like most blouses tend to!!

Detail of the front:

7) This blouse is really BIG!! Poo... And I really wanted this style of blouse ever since I saw it styled really prettily in a J-fashion magazine. But this - it's really unflattering on me... I wish that a lot of these blouses had better cuts! They look and fit great on the models, but for some reason, when I order them, they tend to end up really big and shapeless? I'll try to make it work though.

8) Yes... This shirt... of which I mistakenly ordered the wrong colour!! Please double check when you order so you know you're really getting the right colour/style >A

♦

Here is a list of the sellers I bought from:

Clothing:

ShesBB

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=215619934

Ashlynn

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=214889161

마크막스

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=219779018

나나니나

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=219866561

Bunny hairbands:

glam girl

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=211255900

♦

It kinda sucks when you live in the southern hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite from Korea, because that means there are barely any summer clothing available on the site! I wanted to purchase some nice high waisted and paperbag style shorts, chiffon pleat maxi skirts, etc. I guess I'll wait until they start stocking clothing for the spring season.

If you'd like the links of any other items in this post, leave a comment and I'll get back to you (:

Making the most out of Gmarket #1

2011-12-07T12:56:00.008+11:00

While I'm waiting for my package, I thought that it'd be a nice idea to write up some tips, from my experiences, about making the most out of gmarket. I don't know how helpful this will be because a lot of it is "common knowledge" that one would get out of using the site, but it may be an informative read for some people!

Well, here we go!

1) Use coupons

You can save a lot of money on gmarket using coupons, especially if you're ordering a lot of items! I probably saved over 20,000won using coupons on my latest order!

So basically what I did was, a week or so before I decided to place my order, I logged in everyday to get as many coupons as I could (coupons expire, so it's best to get them when you know you're going to order). Most of them are from luck-of-draw so I didn't know whether I'd get them or not, but it's good to stock up so you're ready to use them on what you're purchasing.

Please note that you can also apply coupons on the items in your shopping cart, not just on the item's page!

As of this blog post (7/12/2011), you can get coupons on Global Gmarket here:

Discount Coupon Draw:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/eventzone/EventDiscount.asp

My Benefit Zone:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/eventzone/EventMyBenefit.asp

Paypal Xmas Event:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/planview/plan.asp?sid=100767&pos_shop_cd=EN&pos_class_cd=90000006&pos_class_kind=T

Deals of the Week:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/eventzone/DealsofWeek.asp

For New/First-time Shoppers:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/eventzone/NewComer.asp

Returning Shoppers:
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/eventzone/ComeBack.asp

Super coupons in particular are good because you can use them on top of discounts/coupons to get more won off!

Also, note that the coupons may have restrictions and apply only to certain categories (such as Apparel, or Beauty products) or prices (like purchases over 10,000won or 20,000 won). Check your discount coupon conditions for more info.

Go to the Korean Gmarket page to get LOTS of beauty coupons. I saved like 5,000 won with a 20% off coupon for Dr Jart (BB cream)! You can get 10% or 20% coupons for brands like Etude House, peripera, Lioele, Holika Holika and banilla co to name a few! You can find a tutorial to get these coupons at this site here: http://ciramisu.blogspot.com/2011/04/gmarket-tips-6-beauty.html

2) Checking if you have the right item

So for those of us who don't know Korean, like me, it often takes a bit of time to get used to using the site and making sure we're buying the right item.

It's easy most of the time, but sometimes it's a bit more difficult when the item does not have a code/number+letters in the name (which makes it tons easier to find in the drop down menu) or the writing on the item description/image is a bit hard to decipher. A way to make sure I have selected the right item is to go to my shopping cart, copy and paste my item selection, chuck it into an online translated, and if it matches up with the item I want, then I probably chose the correct one. Click the images to make it larger.

Select the item and put it in your cart.

Since your item is now copy+paste-able, now's a good time to do that!

Put it in an online translator.

Compare.
In cases where the item has no English text, check if what the translator spits out matches the description of the item. Eg this was one of the headbands I bought:

And what I chucked into the translator came out as something along the lines of "dot headband... mint".
Also, the name of the item on the item image/description SHOULD match in every letter in the drop down menu. If not, you might be selecting the wrong item! Also click the item if possible since the pop-up with more images/details might actually show the item name with a number/letters in it's name. If you can't find what you want on the drop-down menu, then that probably means it's out of stock.
I found this guide with the English translations with it's hangul counterpart and vice versa useful: http://ciramisu.blogspot.com/2011/04/gmarket-tips-5-useful-words.html
But I guess the best solution in the end, is to learn Korean (if you have the time)! It'll save a lot of time and frustration when ordering on gmarket =P

Holidays

2011-12-02T19:03:00.003+11:00

I guess I'm back on this blog for the holidays! Haha it really does seem this blog is my "summer holiday home" - I'm away from it for most of the year, lest it comes December! I also changed the layout. It's now a wonderfully cute template by Gisele Jaquenod (link at the very bottom).

Today I ordered from gmarket, probaby the biggest order I've made to date. Argh! Spent Almost two hundred! Dirt broke now (I really do need a job).

Will post about it when the order comes!

Hiatus

2011-06-02T12:49:00.002+10:00

Going to disappear for a while due to lack of interest in blogging (here) and also due to being busy with my studies.

05/03/2011

2011-03-05T16:06:00.004+11:00

So my latest gmarket package came a few days ago. It was quite a small order since I just wanted to used up the cash balance.

Dr Jart BB Cream + freebies~

The package should be sealed with a sticker!

Comparison of the old and new packaging (old on left). The old one was bought over a year ago, so I can say that this lasts quite a while (if you don't constantly use make up, rather only when you need it).

Packaging info.

Cute flats <3 I bought it in size 245 and it fits perfectly. (I usually wear size 7 or sometimes a 6.5 in Australian women's sizing.). Last time I bought a pair of heels on gmarket in size 235 which fit, but were too tight. Seller is BOLL. Check out Poya's gmarket haul over here in which she bought several pairs of cute shoes, including this one!

And finally: bro's shirt cuffs

But~ since we're on the topic of gmarket, I'm going to go ahead and post some pics of the Special Hello Kitty version of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 7s that my dear friends bought for my bday. I had linked them this item from gmarket, but little did I know that they would actually get it for me Q3Q!!

01/03/2011

2011-03-01T21:09:00.002+11:00

Absence and lack of blog posts, I know >3<

The holidays have flown by and it is now already the start of the new uni semester! I'm trying to be a good student this time. Starting to study a bit (hopefully more) and preparing for tutes! Let's hope this habit will stick!

Anyhow, big thanks to gmarket for selecting me as one of their top bloggers for February!

I've made a small order using the gift certificate they sent me + what was left in my cash balance from previous orders. I got Dr. Jart BB Cream (Silver Label), a pair of flats (I want to get more, they're too cute!) and my brother ordered a pair of cuffs for his shirt.

13/01/2011

2011-01-13T21:07:00.002+11:00

I've been getting a lot of spam in my c-box recently... Will have to flush that out soon.

Anyhow, how has everybody been? A few friends and I have been going to the gym as we have a free 2 week membership! I hope I'll get more fit within these two weeks! I can't usually afford gym membership so yay for freebies!

Ah - I also got a boater hat. I've been wanting one for ages! I bought the dotti one at first, but the rim of the hat was too big. I then wandered to Sportsgirl and lo-and-behold, I see some of their cute boaters in stock (although they didn't have the two I'd been eyeing the past few months which are long gone, this was good enough!). I bought the Sportsgirl one and went back to Dotti to return theirs.

I'm anticipating the Gold Coast trip, but there have been floods in Queensland, Brisbane among other places and hearing about that and the damage caused and lives taken is just devastating. Please donate if you have the chance to!

3/1/2011

2011-01-03T17:27:00.002+11:00

I drew something up on Photoshop and uploaded it as my new banner~ Can you guess who that is? It's meant to be Red Riding Hood, but it probably doesn't hold too much of a resemblance doesn't it XD

It's finalised! We've booked the plane and hotel! I'll be going to the Gold Coast in Mid Febuary - a quick little get away before the uni semester starts!

1/1/2011

2011-01-01T12:16:00.004+11:00

Happy New Year!

The Sydney fireworks broadcast yesterday night/this morning:

Gmarket Haul

2010-12-31T15:31:00.003+11:00

Happy New Years Eve everyone! I hope this year has been kind to you and if not, I hope the next will be better.

Well, my gmarket order arrived early this morning in record speed - the order was placed on Sunday and it took less than a week to arrive!

The main motive for this order was to get some bags for the next uni semester <3

Though they came out flat at first, tightening the straps that went through the holes near the top, it gave the bags a better shape.

The following two items are bags from FNB. My first bag, fresh out of plastic wrapping:

I wanted the white version but it was sold out, contemplated the light grey version but I settled with the tan colour.

Comparison with the stock image:

My second bag is a black one. I initially wanted the "purple beige" color but unluckily for me, it was sold out! Black was the only colour left! (no light coloured bags this time, so my next bag purchase will have to be something light!) Apologies for the dark photo.

Comaprison with stock image:

There is a strong plastic smell to the bags, but after airing them out for a while, it should disappear.

Next up, simple black 6cm heels from this store. The height is not too high so it's perfect for me to wear casually. I wear a size 6 and a half or 7 here in Aus, and I bought size 235. It's a bit tight. Next time I order shoes, I'll make sure to get size 240 instead.

Comparison:

Not the best, but the quality is decent, you get what you paid for.

Next up is the polaroid album:

The plastic case the album came with was cracked.

The inside of the album was a little bit damaged as well. I'm not too sure how it got damaged, but it's still usable so I'll deal with it. I'm a little unhappy though.

Next, Miffy pens to draw on polaroid photos!

Testing the pen out on a dead photo, it works successfully!

And finally, my brother's shirts:

And thats it! Another happy Gmarket order! I don't know how I afford to buy things on a student budget (it helps that the stuff is so cheap though) OTL Gotta start saving again!

30/12/2010

2010-12-30T12:59:00.003+11:00

It's the end and almost the beginning of a new year and this decade!

Anyhow, I made banana and white choc chip muffins yesterday using this recipe.

My best muffins so far, if I do say so myself ♪

Recent Buys

2010-12-29T12:30:00.006+11:00

Blog post of my recent buys this time!

Post-Xmas shopping at Parra and Livo:

Simple white tunic blouse from CottonOn. Had to get size M because there was no S left. $10

Cute lacey Elwood skirt from City Beach. $29

Lovisa necklace. Adorable and I'm glad I nabbed it since it was so cheap

Pins with rose motif from Equip. Kinda regretting this purchase since the pins with unrounded ends hurt when I put them in my hair! I think I was getting a little too rose-obsessed that day...

Nail polish from Sportsgirl. Top: Lace (a lilac, pale lavender sort of colour) bought at Liverpool $7.95, bottom: Bikini Babe (clear) bought at Parra $3.64.

Such a cute colour that I'll be whereing for a while this summer! Lace with (imperfect) white polka dots on my nails. I suck at applying nail polish as you can see... Still working on that ><

Shirt from CottonOn that I bought at Liverpool. $10

Pre-Xmas purchases:

Saw this during my shift in Fairfield. Adorable, so I bought it. $10

Khaki skirt from Chicabooti, Galleries Victoria, $8-ish. One of my purchases when my friends and I went shopping in the City and at Birkenhead Point the Saturday before Christmas. Was surprised by how good the discounts were there, but was also disappointed that there weren't too many shops. I also nabbed a pair of Levi black skinny jeans for $50!

My brother bought this for me when he was in Melbourne. I don't look good in t-shirts because my body shape is weirdly proportioned but I was surprised when I tried this on because it looked half decent on me. Cute design and great quality by the Japanese T-shirt store Aoi. $40 (Check out their site: http://www.aoi-t.com/news/ or store if you're in Melbourne!)

I like my sales ♪

28/12/2010

2010-12-28T20:52:00.006+11:00

It looks like I did another disappearing act! I hope everyone had a great christmas feasting with their families!

I changed the layout again because the old one was really buggy. This new layout by bituwin is classic and cute. I changed the banner though, to a design by Shinzi Katoh. I am planning to change it soon because I know I'm probably not allowed to use it due to copyright or something like that >< I find Katoh really inspirational as he draws on simple and childish themes which appeal to us because of the nostalgic feeling it creates. The characters he uses in his designs remind us of our childhood and add a cute yet sophisticated flavour to simple products used in the household. Those Japanese designers for you! They're just one of a kind!

I want to design a new banner soon, inspired by Shinzi Katoh and the theme of fairy tales, while adding a cute and classic and vintage touch to it to project the image I have in mind for my blog site.

Blog related thoughts aside, I had a mini BBQ (not really a BBQ, but a small gathering in the spirits of that) on Christmas day in the evening and then went to my relatives the next evening for a family BBQ.

The day after that I went to the boxing day sales at Parra, to which I was a little disappointed. I could not find the tunic I wanted from City Beach, but I bought a cute lace skirt instead. I might buy the shirt I want online, if I get the money. Found an amazingly adorable and vintage-esque rusted "gold" necklace with an oversized key and a pink rose. I also grabbed a wallet for my mum at Strandbags and a few other things, which I may post later if I can gather the strength to!

Today, I headed to Liverpool to grab the nail polish I wanted from Sportsgirl. The previous day, I bought the wrong nail polish at the Parra Sportsgirl, mistaking the "Jelly shade" "Bikini Babe" for the cute Lilac colour named "Lace" that I had tried on my nails. Very disappointed that Lace was not discounted to the $3.64 that I had bought the jelly/clear for, instead it was full priced at $7.95. I bought it anyway. I couldn't resist, it was an insanely cute pastel colour! I am also looking to add a mint green and a baby blue to my small, almost non existent nail polish collection.

My bro and I also put an order in for Gmarket, it's been almost a year! I bought two bags, heels, a polaroid album and pens while my brother bought two shirts. Will blog it when the package arrives.

I also ordered City of Flowers from the Stravaganza series by Mary Hoffman from the book depository a week ago. Gotta love the low prices and free international shipping the site offers! I started the series in high school and I've been waiting years to read the third book! I am also hoping to get Blossoms and Shadows by Lian Hearn. I'm still waiting for it to go on sale in the book stores, and if not, I'll grab it online.

I am so broke now OTL

6/12/2010I

2010-12-06T18:02:00.005+11:00

Tokyo Kawaii TV! This episode seems interesting (albeit being a few months old): Australia's Top Model 2010 top 4 contestants on the show! In the likely chance the embed video doesn't work here is the link: http://channel.pandora.tv/channel/video.ptv?ch_userid=861xm861xm#prgid=39337495&categid=all&page=1

In other news, I had my first driving lesson today :E

1/12/2010

2010-12-01T16:40:00.007+11:00

Oh joy - summer has arrived (although to an un-summery start with rain!)

The last month of the year has finally arrived also!

Well, yesterday I had my first shift at work. It was okay, could've been better. I like working and having my time occupied - I detest having to be idle. I probably came off a bit of a ditz or annoying to the store manager because I forgot some things she had told me relating to the job and I always asked her what I had to do next once I finished my task (like I said - I hate having nothing to do. I believe one should work hard at the job because we're not being paid to be idle =3=)...

I have a feeling she doesn't really like me since she always gives me a 'wtf' or 'lowest scum on earth'-esque stares (the other worker was nice and tried her best to help me, though I had a feeling she got annoyed at me pestering her and asking what to do next). Not my problem.

The attitude of this store manager makes me miss my old part time job since everyone there were really nice to me (even if I was made to work harder than them and do the 'dirty work' ie. cleaning, but hey I can't complain, oddly enough, I like cleaning and keeping occupied). Maybe it's because my current store manager at my xmas casual gig is female and also younger (early or mid-twenties?). I guess bitchiness really does sort appear more imminently in women heh. On the other hand, my managers at the old part time job were male, older and had children, and were Asian which sorta gave off a more "paternal" feeling - the workplace itself was nice since it felt more like a huge family.

Oh - and I didn't end up going to that General Pants interview. Oh well.

Though, after much reflection these past few days, I've realised that I would like a job that did not require so much human interaction (with customers). I don't think I'm particularly bad with people though. I think I'm a rather nice and polite person (or at least, I try to be), but I don't know if others perceive me that way.

I just don't have that "spark" that other people have when talking to customers, able to easily connect to them (and their often young children!) and create conversation like they're friends. I know I'm not awfully sociable - maybe it's because of my personality or the fact that I don't have too many close friends, but that does not mean I am not a social person at all. I just like being with people who I am comfortable and myself with - my close friends. I am not going to act too friendly with a customer I do not know. I will simply try to treat them as a customer by greeting them, treating them politely (rude sales people create contempt!), and assist them in their shopping experience when needed. That is what I feel my job is. I know many people will not agree with that, but that is just purely what I feel.

I don't think I'd mind a desk or office job now that I think about, even though it would be quite dull and boring. At least I'd have a computer in front of me and plenty of work to occupy my time. I need orders - a list of things I must complete. I would be awfully lost if I was just left at the job with no instructions.

The thought of becoming a language teacher also occurred to me yesterday while I tried to go to sleep yesterday night. Interacting with those younger than oneself and teaching them does not sound as daunting. I have respect for good teachers and I think students, no matter how nasty some can be, need access to such and good role models to be influence by. I'm still not sure whether or not I should consider it seriously though - but what other jobs can I really get out of the degree I am studying. I would love to go overseas and teach English since that just requires a Bachelors degree but my mum would have none of that (even though I am legally an adult)! I am majoring in languages and I'm pathetic at seriously studying. I have no ambition to be a translator or interpreter. I can blame my environment (family/house) and I do, but I know that the root of it all is my lack of motivation, determination, laziness and... just myself.

I hate not knowing what to do with my life. Sometimes I wish I had done mathematics in High School and chose to do Engineering in University. Hah, perhaps I can even do Graduate Medicine - but then again, there is no motivation. I do however, believe I'm smart enough - especially with enough study and a goal to look forward to. I also kind of not want to do Journalism anymore after the epiphany of my (lack of) relation to other human beings and shyness - I'm just not cut out of Journalism now that I think about it. I think what I need to focus on at the moment is finding something I adore doing, things I love, consider all the options I have and then set a goal.

Well... That was a deeper than usual post... I guess I've been pretty dispirited lately (for many other reasons that I don't have the heart to post here - many that will probably be perceived as stupid or selfish or both, but hey, it's not like anyone reads this thing anyway!).

Okay - now lets get it together and do something productive during the holidays!

24/11/2010

2010-11-24T12:34:00.004+11:00

I was pretty disappointed with yesterday's One Night Only sale at Parramatta Westfields... Maybe that was because I didn't browse in the stores I was meant to and those new clogs I bought from Rubi killed my feet (which are filled with blisters now...). I didn't end up buying too many things, and what I did purchase, I sort of regret now, but I'll try to be optimistic and make use of it. NTS: Stop being so cheap and buying cheap things - buy really nice things no matter what the price tag. The less I buy (and the better it is) means I'd wear it more and the less clogged up my wardrobe will get!

Argh! Why is it I never find nice things when I have money to shop, yet I always find nice things when I don't have money or trying to save money and not spend!

Also disappointed with the black floral strapless top I bought from yesstyle... I had to keep pulling it up or else it'd slip. Almost had an embarrassing moment with my bra showing =3=...

21/11/2010

2010-11-21T21:37:00.003+11:00

I am surprising myself yet again by submitting daily blog entries!

So a few days ago, I ordered two pairs of earrings from yessasia because my bro decided to buy some books from there as well. (Click underlined text for link to the item.)

1) "Super Junior : Sung Min Style - Heart Earrings"

2) "Boys Over Flowers Style - Kissing Star Earrings"

I adore the first pair (I'm a sucker for heart shapes and pink things), but I'm still a bit iffy on the second. I think it looks okay. Speaking of quality, these earrings are actually pretty good and in my opinion better than the "Korean" or "Taiwanese" styled earrings we can find at Paddy's Market in the city (and which usually cost more too!).

The prices were pretty good, that's why I wanted to buy. The first pair was discounted to $6~ and the second was around $10~.

I also got a free pouch/coin purse from the yesstyle order and I forgot to take a photo of it previously:

Delighted that I got the pink one (the blue looks cute too). I love freebies!

Well, nothing much eventful today... Just lazed around the house watching TV and doing choirs. I really want to watch the new Harry Potter movie ;A;!

Hmm... I also have a job interview with General Pants Co. on Thursday... And on Tuesday there's an evening sale at Parramatta Westfields so I may check it out and skip TAFE yet again ):

And I think that might be all I have planned for this week... Oh, and NTS: start doing more creative writing (must get creative juices flowing... I've always liked and wanted to write when I was younger and what better time to do it now since I have three months of freedom in my hands)!

To end have some cute Shimeji Hetalia China~

20/11/2010

2010-11-20T21:06:00.005+11:00

Woo just got back home...

Met friends after TAFE today to go K and wander around the city. I tried out that Japanese place in Sussex Centre that sells croquette and bought a cheese and a curry one. Yum yum! I ate it before I took a photo of it though ):

After K, we went to Barby's and I bought a Cookies and Cream Puff. Delightful...

After that we headed to Myers and wandered around the newly refurbished Westfields. Couldn't find the Miu Miu store so I assume it hasn't opened yet ):

There was a lively atmosphere today with a great sounding live band playing and an incredible piece of art by a 'street performer':

Also bought a pair of floral clogs for the spring/summer @ Rubi. 30% off yay 8D

Mmmm and there's a sale on at parra on Tuesday evening which is tempting to check out...

Well, I'll be back again tomorrow. The package from yesasia arrived yesterday with my bro's pile of Japanese books and my two pairs of earrings~

19/11/2010

2010-11-19T17:02:00.012+11:00

And I'm on a roll! It has been what - 3 consecutive blog posts now?

My, it's a bit chilly today isn't it? And I thought we were heading into summer! Anyhow, I decided to go to the mall today because I needed to go to the store where I'm meant to work as a Xmas casual to inquire why I haven't been contacted yet. They told us at the induction that we would get a call from the respective store we'll be working at telling us about our shifts. I never got a call these past two weeks so I did what they told us to do at the induction if we didn't get called up - to go in the store and ask. They told me that they would contact me when they needed me because they didn't have the details of the xmas casuals yet. Hmm?

Well today this is what I wore today (once again a selca from my mobile phone camera, at least lighting is better here XD Sorry it's not showing it full body in front-view!):

It's the denim shirt from this post and a cute lace skirt I bought at the beginning year from 59 seconds on yesstyle.

I guess I'll do a review of these items while I'm at it! (Click the underlined text to go to the yesstyle page for the clothing piece).

The Review:

1) 59 Seconds: Lace Yoke Denim Shirt - It looks great on the model but I didn't think it would look that good in real life. I guess the main reason motivating me to buy this piece was the price tag - only $12~ (I think it was like half the original price. I love love love sales and marked down prices 8D)! When I got the package and opened it up, it smelt pretty bad (lol) but after a wash and airing it was fine.

It's exactly the same as the advertised product and fits me almost perfectly minus the fact that it's a tiny bit loose for my liking and the fact that it's also a bit longer for me than on the model because I am shorter than her (the usual height issues -sigh-). It goes best with a belt to cinch at the waist and show off the figure and it looks better when you roll up the sleeves, just as the model wears it. I could probably also use this piece as a light jacket (instead of a shirt) on top of something else. I felt the quality of the product was good for the price. An overall great piece for summer and I'm happy I bought it!

2) 59 Seconds: Lace & Tulle Elasticized Miniskirt - Got this at the beginning of the year I think, can't really remember anymore (this review is long overdue lol). I was looking for a tulle or lace skirt and I decided to get this in black (white also looks cute but I didn't get it in that colour because white clothing gets more visibly dirty quickly). Looks exactly like the advertised product. I just wish that the elastic part of the skirt was a little title because it's just a tad bit loose on me. I'm happy about the length though. It looks shorter on the model because she's fairly taller than me, but I felt the length sat right on me as it was neither too long nor too short.

Yay! I've actually kept to my word and reviewed the denim shirt! Alrighty - next I need to review the black strapless floral top and take a proper picture of me wearing the pink floral playsuit. Oh, and NTS: recharge camera battery and clean the mess that is my room (so I won't have to invade doggy's backyard :E)!

I'll be meeting my friends tomorrow for K so hopefully I get to do some shopping too - I need a new handbag and a pair of summer shoes or sandals! (And I still want my straw picnic hat!)

18/11/2010

2010-11-18T20:07:00.004+11:00

I. Want. This. Bag. In black, brown or any of the other lovely colours, I don't mind, but I just want me a Miu Miu bag OTL!

Ever since seeing the spread for Miu Miu bags in the September 2008 edition of ViVi magazine, I've always had the impression that they are simple lovely (they also have quite delicious shoes as well!). The designs just appeal to me for some reason.

LV, Chanel, Burberry - I must honestly say, those brands have never really caught my eye or made me go "Wow! I NEED to get that! It's simple gorgeous!".

Though truthfully, no matter how much I say I want it I know that it's absolutely unreasonable for me to buy one now, especially considering its price-tag. I'm a poor uni student and it's just not on my list of necessities, it's on my list of wants.

But I know it will be one of the first materialistic items that I will be buying once I get a full time job (years, many years to come TT).

17/11/2010

2010-11-17T22:07:00.010+11:00

Hurray, I've actually followed up with a blog post! I just finished my last exam today (the second half of the exam went terrible, by the way ><) - not yet celebrating but will bask in the freedom of limitless and guilt-free procrastination (well, not really procrastination now that I don't have anything that I'm obligated to do~)! So my blog title previously went along the lines of "♥ _____ in [wonder] land ? A life of [frustations] [fashion] and [fun] !" but I've decided to change it to something more appropriate, that being the current title now "Never too old for Fairy Tales". I am referring to the (often watered down or sweetened) fairy tales and myths one reads as a child. No one indeed, is ever too old for fairy tales. The original ones were more dark afterall, and appropriate for a more adult audience in my opinion. Anyway, I purchased a few items from yesstyle recently and they arrived in amazing speed! As usual, I bought discounted items, because I'm a cheapo like that D:

I bought 3 things in total, all from the Hong Kong brand "59 seconds": a 1) denim shirt, 2) black floral strapless top and 3) pink floral playsuit. (You'll be able to find the links to these items at the bottom of this post.)

Now, I really wanted to get the pink floral playsuit because when I set eyes on it, I thought it was the most adorable thing. And playsuits are popular this summer (it is indeed almost summer in Australia!), so why not? However, I was a little peeved because I saw it one night for 50% so somewhere near the $15-$16 mark, but the next day when I decided to purchase it, the discount percentage decreased and so, was listed for $25~. And on top of that, after I actually purchase it, the price of this piece decreases to around $20~ which was just the icing on the cake. Oh yesstyle, why do you torment me so!? See - I was desperate for the piece so I bought it anyway :E (Lucky I did so because the piece is now listed as sold out!)

Because I only took pictures of the floral playsuit, I'll start by reviewing that and keep the other two items for future blog posts, that way I'll have something to review heh. Excuse the bad quality images - my camera batteries died and I used my mobile. These photos really don't do it justice!

Photos:

The Review: This is a really cute piece, but I'm not sure if I can pull it off - I'll try though! The colour in the stock photo on yesstyle is really bright and vibrant, so when I opened the package and saw it, I was a little surprised by the fact that it wasn't as "vibrant" as the image suggested. But I guess its majorly because of the lighting >< I mean, it was a rainy day when I got the package!

When I tried it on, it fit just right. I was however, surprised that the shorts part of the one piece was a bit longer, going to my mid thigh. I think that is because the model is taller than I am (the website says her height is 166cm - I am only 158 cm tall!) I think I might alter this piece a bit because I think it looks better shorter XD

Overall, I think this is a solid, cute piece for summer especially since florals and jumpsuits are in! It's comfortable and the material is good for hot weather so I'll be anticipating wearing this properly! (Excuse the stockings in the photo. In reality, I wouldn't wear this with stockings, it was just that I was wearing stockings that day lol.) I'll hopefully get reviews of the other two in the coming days!

Links to items purchased:
1) http://www.yesstyle.com.au/en/59-seconds-lace-yoke-denim-shirt-blue-one-size/info.html/pid.1022755461
2) http://www.yesstyle.com.au/en/59-seconds-strapless-lace-up-floral-babydoll-top-black-one-size/info.html/pid.1022872041
3) http://www.yesstyle.com.au/en/59-seconds-ruffle-floral-playsuit-pink-one-size/info.html/pid.1022885887

Thanks for reading!

Welcome back!

2010-11-15T16:17:00.003+11:00

Well I'm back after a long time of not posting anything!

I'm just about done with my first year of uni. That was fast!

I don't know why I never get the motivation to blog regularly. Maybe it's because I have nothing to write about or just my general laziness.

I've changed the layout temporarily. This is really a makeshift layout as I've tried to edit the original one to suit my tastes, but it looks really messy. After I finish my last exam, I'll try to find another layout that will suit my tastes and needs better (that way I won't have to edit anything). Free templates to the rescue <3 I'm no good at doing layouts so that's what I'm relying on!

I'm considering making a tumblr (I'm slow to catch on popular sites) since it looks interesting. I need to create a blog site to practice my French during the holidays so I don't lose my knowledge before next year! I've already got a Japanese blog but I rarely post on it. Japanese blogs are easier to use and come with a bunch of already made layouts which actually look nice (for those of us that are lazy!), so I should motivate myself to be more active.

I also bought some things from yesstyle so I want to review that. I'm hesitant to make make video reviews so I'm sticking with good 'ol blogging for the meantime!

Fingers crosses I don't disappear for 6+ months again XD

Gmarket buys #5 and 6

2010-02-27T20:52:00.010+11:00

Alrighty, I'm finally posting about the latest batch of orders!

I just got my computer fixed so I don't have the pics for gmarket order #4, but I do have pics/reviews for batch #5 and #6 so I'll combine them and do those first. (Also, sorry about the image quality, I still haven't gotten around to installing Photoshop, so bear with me for now~~)

February purchases:

Brother's Purchases:

(^ this was from batch #5, the other two from #6)

My brother is really happy with his purchases. The red shirt seen in the second pic only cost roughly $2 he was also really surprised/happy about the quality of the shirt as it was better than he thought it would be, especially for the price! In the same pic, the hoody with the red devil is another purchase he is really happy about. He bought a size XL and it fits comfortable (though in Australia, he wears Men's size S lol).

The third pic with the racoon hoody was too a little too small and short for him - he bought size L. So in the end he offered to give it to me (and it fits snugly lol!)

So all the guys ordering from Gmarket out there from western countries - b careful about sizing! Korean sizes tend to run smaller than western sizes! Remember to check the measurements!!!

Now for my purchases, which I will focus on with more deeper reviews...

I bought this jacket for the coming winter in Navy and size M. (Ignore the guy in the pic lol, these are actually unisex haha)

★★★★★ (Rating: 5 out of 5)
Wearing the product... I'm glad I bought size M instead of S because its a little bit baggy (the way I like these sort of jackets to be) and is very warm and comfortable. For the price, which is roughly AU$10, I think this is a bargain. The quality of the material isn't bad at all and it'll definitely keep me warm in late/colder autumn and winter for sure! It looks exactly like the advertised image~~

I also ordered a simple, though cute canvas backpack to be used for university~~

★★★★☆ (Rating: 4 out of 5)
The actual thing I got was the exact same as what was advertised (excuse the bad lighting in my photo!). It's really cute, but a little too childish for university I think >w< style="font-style: italic;">a little bit bigger, it would be even better! (Though it can fit A4, but just bearly!) Still, a worthwhile product for roughyl AU$10!

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(^The skirt in the following colour:)

★★★★★ (Rating: 5 out of 5)
I give both products a rating of 5 out of 5 because both appeared the same to be the advertised products and the quality of it was decent-good, especially for the price. Both cost roughyly AU$5 each. I adore the skirt - it's so cute. Its a pity that most of the colours ran out, so I had to get this one >w< I got this sweater in the black colour because I thought white would get too dirty easily xD

★★★★☆ (Rating: 4 out of 5)
I have a habit of buying dirt cheap items on gmarket xD Haha, I'm such a cheapo, but thats what I love love love about gmarket - the prices! This was part of batch #5... Its a nice fit, but i wish it was longer. The material is decent but I was surprised the the text actually puffed out a bit... I didn't know that it was meant to do that, until I actually looked at the stock image at the seller's shop more closely...

★★★★★ (Rating: 5 out of 5)
I actually forgot to take a picture of this to review... I've already worn this out and I absolutely love this shirt!!! It's exactly as pictured and will go well with many outfit combinations i.e versatile. I also like the design of the shirt xD

I got the above 4 items from a seller named vividsoda and I recommend their gmarket store to everyone!! I will be looking towards my future purchases with them~~

Finally, I also ordered this skirt but then it was out of stock ): It's such a pity! I was really looking forward to it so I could use it in this cute outfit I saw in a Japanese magazine!

Well, thats all for now~ I'll try to post the two items I ordered in buys #4 later on!

Oh man, I ♥ gmarket!

A long disappearance!

2010-02-23T14:57:00.002+11:00

Hey! I haven't blogged in a long long long time for who knows why!

I returned from China over a month ago and I'll be starting University next week. Between that, I haven't been doing much (as usual!). If I get a chance, I may dedicate a few blog posts recounting the trip, just for the sake of putting the memory down on paper (i.e in words) so that I'll have something to read back on it in the future. My purchases weren't spectacular and I didn't get many opportunities to go shopping (alas, going with relatives to visit relatives, was, in my case, just purely for a 'to visit' purpose, rather than to sightsee and shop!)

In other news, we've ordered off Gmarket 3 times in the past month-and-a-half!!!! Actually, the latest package just came, which I'll do a review off once I open it!

I'll review my first and second orders eventually as well~~

On another note, if there is anyone out there with any questions about gmarket and anything else OR suggestions, please do voice that as a comment to this post or in the tagbox. (Sorry if I haven't responded, as I haven't been very active lately.)

Lazy days

2009-12-03T18:41:00.003+11:00

So I've been really lazy with this blog D:!!

I haven't done what I said I would do gah *__*

I think the main reason behind this is because, not only have I been purely lazy (and suffering from boredom), I've returned to the artsies - yup, I'm back to drawing and cg-ing again, and I've returned to Gaia Online D:!

Not only that, In less than a week, I head off to Hong Kong and then Mainland China (Guangdong) for a 1 month trip!

I'll try to get my hands on a computer over there so I can post about the goodies I buy (:

The cold

2009-11-17T15:04:00.002+11:00

Caught a cold and fever. Will try to upload reviews once I've recovered.

A few days ago though, I tried the VOV lipstick in 104 with my Yves Saint Laurent lip palette and Lancome juicy wear gloss - it looks like the VOV lipstick isn't that useless afterall. With blending it can look decent (on me) and take on an appearance similar to that of the advertised image. I just wished I had a better camera to take a photo of the effect I had created - my digicam can't captured a high quality, detailed photograph!

Gmarket buys #3

2009-11-13T12:12:00.002+11:00

Alright, time to post about the mini gmarket make up haul. Firstly, in this batch I bought for myself the VOV showcase ball-on-cheek blush and two Girl Lips lipstick in colours 104. Berry Cherry and 102. Oz Rose. And I also got the Etude House Lip tint and tear drop liner for my friend. First, my friend's things out of the way...

Showcase~

The packaging is really cute and the blush has a nice sweet scent to it, though some people may not like it.

And I must note - photos really do make a (smaller) product look bigger! I was surprised by how small they were in real life!

The VOV lipstick in colour 104 really disappoints me though. The colour on the lips looks almost nothing like the image they showed for it (check previous, previous blog post). But what was I kidding lol? After contemplating, I think in order to achieve that effect, you don't just slab the lisptick on, but you have to blend it with a lighter colour on the outside. I'll experiment with it later and see how it goes.

This is just a showcase of my buys so I'll post up proper reviews for these products soon (and I still need to post a proper review for the bb cream and Tony Moly lip tint...)

It came!

2009-11-12T20:26:00.002+11:00

Alright, my gmarket order came.

I just gotta say - I'm a little disappointed with the VOV lipsticks I received. Especially with colour 104 (see previous blog post).

I'll do a review of it tomorrow since I just came back from a day full of walking and (window) shopping and I need my rest lol.

Waiting game #2

2009-11-07T11:27:00.003+11:00

Alright~ I ordered from gmarket two days ago and I think the package will definitely come next week.

I ordered two VOV lipsticks in the colors 104 and 102. BUT I want the whole collection! The VOV Showcase Girl Lips isn't really new, but they did release three new colours recently. I was tossing over to get 102 or 601 or the new 602!!! Plus I wanted the Showcase lipgloss that came in a set of three (but I didn't end up getting it!). When I get these items and they fulfil my expectations, I'll probably get the other colours I've been eyeing as well. I also need lip concealer and eye concealer as well! So pretttttyyyy!!!

I think I ordered the VOV Showcase Ball-on-Cheek blusher as well in colour #3. I cannot read Korean and I don't know what colour #3 looks like. I initially thought that since the drop down menu for the blusher was just on the Bebe Pink colour on default, but I think I am most likely wrong. So, I probably ordered some other colour/item!!! Whoops haha. Well fingers crossed that whatever I ordered is something nice and cute anyway!

I also ordered the Etude House Lip Tint in colour #1 and the Tear Drop (Eye) Liner for my friend. And after seeing a review of the lip tint over here I wish I had bought some for myself as well because it looks really pretty - in fact better and easier to apply than the Tony Moly Lip Tint!!! And that reminds me, I should get around to posting a proper review of the TM lip tint and the Dr Jart BB cream soon...

But anyway, gotta try to get to studying. After this upcoming Wednesday, I'll be free from exams and high school so I should have some time to blog some more.

Facemask review #1

2009-11-04T10:00:00.004+11:00

Since I haven't been posting anything because of exams (I really should be studying though...) and I have a break before my next two (last) exams, I thought I might as well do a new post.

A review of sorts of the Tony Moly Pomegranate Face Mask Sheet Pack from the previous batch.

So I don't usually use face masks but I wanted to make use of these since it would be a waste if I didn't. I put it on for 15~20 minutes and here is what I felt from using it:

♥ It was cooling (which was nice since yesterday was boiling! At a november high of almost 40 degrees celcius!)

♥ It had a sweet smell, sort of fruity - probably like a pomegranate fruit, but then again I've never actually tasted or smelt a pomegranate in real life! (Though after a while, it smelt a bit weird.... Maybe it was because I sneezed twice? Eww, I know ahahaha!)

♥ My face felt tighter and moisturised when it was on my face. Well duh, I should say, it is a face mask after all. The area of the face mask above my upper lip was sucked dry because that area of my skin is the driest and it absorbed all the moisture on the sheet haha!

♥ Face looked somewhat a bit brighter, moisturised, less dry.

♥ The face mask sheet itself was soaked with moisture so it didn't dry up at all in the process (except for the part above my upper lip lol! I wonder why that area of my skin is so dry u_u)

Will I use it again? Yes. I might actually buy a bunch in the future and see the effects on the long term. I haven't actually used it long enough to consider how effective it is, so I guess theres more work for me to do in the future.

In other news, I don't know if I should continuially waste my money when I know how poor I am, but I think I will actually get the VOV lipsticks I've been eyeing for a while.

Exam time

2009-10-19T11:51:00.002+11:00

Well, the exams are upon us (me)!

I will be taking a 2 week break from blogging and most things internet related to ensure I get a satisfactory mark for these exams as they determine my further education!

I'll try to get a better review and before & after pictures of the Dr Jart Silver Label BB Cream, Tony Moly BB Cream and Tony Moly Lip Tint when I can though. Plus the white satin opera length gloves I bought on Ebay recently too, once they arrive~

Gmarket buys #2

2009-10-13T16:38:00.005+11:00

I've been waiting for the package all day and it finally arrived~
I don't actually use make up, but I figured that I would need to practice since I'm planning to do my own for the formal. Plus, BB cream is a must! And I've always wanted to try it.

^ Being the monster I am, I ripped it all open once I got my hands on it ;D

My buys seems sorta random xD

^The Tony Moly mini/sampler with the BB cream and sample size lip tints (I actually bought another mini sampler lip tint :/) I haven't tried the BB cream yet, but will do soon. (I should probably post a photo of a before/after of the lip tint).

Was surprised when I tried it on as I wasn't use to the texture. Once I put it on, my lips sorta absorbed it and it seemed like the colour was also absorbed to the middle/inner part of the lip! Downside to this is that it comes off easily (OR I may have put too much on or my lips didn't absorb it all yet)! I was eyeing this for a while and found the tint from the Goo Hye Sun/Geum Jandi make up tutorial and thought it was cute so I wanted to try it. I may consider buying the normal sized one once I use my samplers up. However, I'm not sure if this colour (I tried #1 which is cherry pink, I think) suits me. I think I'm more suited to a nude or pinkish lip colour - and I may instead, try out a nude colour lipstick from Etude House or Peripera or VOV, next time!

^ Dr Jart Silver Label BB Cream which came with a free and pretty big tube of "Elva White Foam Cleanser".

This was the first thing I tested out. My camera batteries died so I can't post the before/after of it yet. Will try to get that up soon.

I actually bought this for my mum because she complained about the powder foundation she used.

Well, theres not much for me to say about this one. I don't really know much about BB Creams and I tried my luck at this one for my first BB cream purchase, due to the relatively good feedback it gets.

When I put it on my face and when the cream was absorbed by my skin, it didn't feel heavy at all, so that was great! Plus, it made my skin whiter, clearer and made my blackheads and pores relatively less visible. (I don't have bad skin to start with so I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes). BUT, when I looked closely, for some reason a few areas seemed flaky - I wasn't sure whether it was my skin (my skin = sometimes dry, oily t-zone, tiny pimples prone to the forehead)or the BB cream that was causing it.

Overall, I'm satisfied with this product. When my mother tried it on, there was a visible difference in the appearance - she tried it on one half of her face and it looked whiter, less wrinkly and her pores weren't as visible.

We'll keep using this BB cream and see how it goes in a few weeks. I will be purchasing some more (the same Dr Jart brand and most likely will try other brands too - probably Hanskin or Skinfood) if my mother and I feel satisfied of it's effects (:

^ Yay freebies ♥ Came with my Tony Moly order~

Ahhh~ I'm disappointed because I didn't buy much! Figures since I'm a poor high school student. Maybe once I get a part time job I'll be able to waste more money (hey! thats not a good thing haha!). No, but all in all, this was a relatively okay haul. Nothing beats buying the actual products in store and trying before buying though! A pity we can't get these products for the same (cheaper) price here in Australia! Maybe when I go to Korea on vacation one day lol! (I hope I'll be able to find some nice cosmetics and clothing in Hong Kong though~)

Alright, since I have this out of the way, I have to concentrate on studying!

Waiting game #1

2009-10-10T11:15:00.004+11:00

Alrighty~ So yesterday I went to look at formal dresses. I tried on quite a few, most looked 'bleh' on me. I cringed everytime I tried on a dress that didn't flatter my body - my upper body is bigger than my lower half/legs so that didn't really give a pleasing sight. I must remind myself to lose some arm flabs - it really doesn't look good.

The first dress - which was between knee to mid-thigh length, creamy and strapless was the one that looked best on me. Price was around $70. Sweet and cheap. Going back there today-ish to buy it (:

When I returned home and searched around the net, looking at pretty dresses (window shopping yay!) again, I realised that the dresses look super awesome and pretty because they were being displayed on super skinny models. I want the dress, but can I pull it off? Naw, prolly not lol. Oh well. *shakes fist at the skinny models*

Okay, the rest of my post will probably be pretty incoherent since this is being written as stream-of-conciousness haha.

Its also confirmed that I'm going China in December - and the morning right after my formal too! We booked the tickets yesterday (rushing from the mall to cabra, where my relatives were booking the tickets). It was all-over the place. Mum couldn't find parking, we were told we had to provide passport photos for the visa forms and had to go take them... Well at least they were better then the chatty-ass photos that I took at the plaza - the man actually took several photos and the lighting was heaps better.

Well yeah. That was yesterday.

Anyhow, I checked gmarket this morning and it looks like the order is being shipped out and I should get it sometime next week~

Haha, the shipping was such a big miscalculation though. Oh well, no worries because the difference in money is deposited back into the account!

Estimated weight was 4.90 kg ----- > Real weight was 0.88 kg - not even 1 kg lol!

Frack. Must get back to studying. 10-ish days before the big exams which shall determine my future!

Gmarket top blogger~

2009-10-06T10:13:00.003+11:00

Oh gosh! I've become a gmarket top blogger, very interesting! My bro just told me this morning that he got a 50,000 won coupon in his inbox, accompanied with a "kekekek I'm gonna use it". I had a sneaking suspicion it was for me =P Mine, mine, mine!! Fine, I'll see what I can do with it, maybe we can go half-half somehow?

Ahahah, you know what? Its a pity it came after I just ordered from gmarket yesterday lol!

But anyhow, a BIG THANK YOU to gmarket ♥

Check out the other top blogs! They're awesome and it's great to see people from around the world using gmarket. ♥ gmarket. Theres so many awesome things on it. Plus I think it's great on gmarket's behalf for giving prizes, vouchers and coupons away, especially to their customers in general and thsoe that blog about their products and review their buys.

It's been a while!

2009-10-05T23:21:00.002+11:00

The past two weeks for me have been very hectic. And I've graduated high school!

However, there are still the exams to go, so I must study.

Besides forgetting to wake up this morning to bid on a pair of lovely vintage opera gloves (Audrey Hepburn style!) on ebay and going into a state of depression and rage (I'm exagerating)
for a few minutes...

Heres the roundup for the past week or two: we messed/bludge at school alot, water gun fun, Carnivale (fun, fun!), graduation, (free) dinner with senior SRC and school executives after grad, year 12 concert and the picnic day on Friday, and a stupid lil 'after' picnic get-together haha! For the picnic day, we went to the beach, took heaps of photos and messed around, which was heaps of fun (photos uploaded on FB :3).

How do I feel about graduating? Happy and sad at the same time. Happy for obvious reasons and sad because I'll miss those good ol high school days of hanging with my friends at lunch, then theres the classes, teachers and the library ):

Those days are in my past now and I can only head forward. I wonder whats in store for me.

On a happier (or wallet-related) note, I finally ordered off gmarket. I contemplated getting a blusher, but I'll go to the shops for that. I ordered Dr Jart Silver Label BB Cream, Tony Moly samplers, eyelash curler and brown-coloured eye liner.

So I guess I'll be waiting for that to come in the mail! Argh. Shipping is expensive. This leaves a huge chunk in my already empty wallet! (I owe my bro money :/ Must get job after exams!). Hmmm, then I also need to shelve out money for my formal dress, shoes, clutch, accesories and gloves (yes! I want to be unique on that night!). I shall commence looking for my dress either during these holidays if I can spare time (of course I can :P) from studying or after the exams.

Waiting for my package~

The loss of an innocent - a tribute

2009-09-19T19:49:00.004+10:00

Yesterday a tragedy happened in the form of [two] deaths - one of whom was a fellow classmate and a dear friend to many. These youths perished right before graduation - and with a bright future ahead. They were gone before their time in a most horrendous car accident and today we went to pay our respects bearing flowers, at the scene of the accident.

We took the bus and walked - the road still smudged with what seemed like shrouded blood and sand-like stains in the concrete. There were already many fellow mourners on the side of the road. I remember sitting quietly, staring at the mountain of flowers, bouquets lined around. There was a soft breeze, the sound drowned by the cars zooming past, with occasionally honking of recognition and silent gesture of the cross for respect (though there were some insanely rude people, one baboonish idiot who actually had the nerve to stick his rude finger out). A girl wailed in sadness and sobs as her friend comforted her and many were trying to stay strong, one, in his feign, eventually broke down on the ground and sobbed.

I sat silent, occasionally holding my hands together to pray. I did not feel the same excruciating pain as those that were close to these boys. But this was the least we could do, he was, after all, our dear classmate and was a little bundle of talent - with a bright future - but taken from him. After this loss: school - art class, will not the same. Our fellow classmates will not be the same.

Was it irresponsible driving? Most likely. Our friend was the passenger. It is disrespectful to pin the blame on another that also perished - but perhaps if the driver (whom I did not know, but was a friend of the one I did know) had taken more caution and obeyed the rules, there would be no need to see such anguished, saddened and depressed faces. But a death, is nonetheless a death, and these youths did not deserve such a demise.

Friends, learn from this - cherish your time with those you love and drive safely.

Rest in Peace.

An unexpected call

2009-09-15T16:05:00.003+10:00

AFS unexpectedly called me 10 minutes ago - I almost had a heart attack. Oh gosh. My heart is beating so fast!

They conducted, what I assumed was a phone interview for the scholarship I applied for.

From my hazy memory, it wasn't a long interview and I can only remember two questions they asked: 1) What would I do if I wanted to tell my host family something, but I couldn't because they can't speak English, and 2) Why do I want to go to Japan?

Pretty simple questions, but I was put on the spot and caught off guard. I hesitated and with silliness, forgot the first question and had to ask for them to repeat it.

I wish wish wish I had thought more about my answer before I actually said it. For the first question I chucked in something about acting out, drawing it out - but did it ever occur to me I could have said I could use a dictionary or google translator lol! And for the second question, I wish I added something about my future pursuits. Dammit. I did alright, but nto too good for the impromptu interview.

Guess I'll have to rely on my application to get me through.

Please, let it be this

Or the 4 week scholarship they offered me to apply for.

I will sit quetly, and hope that I did well enough, while my heart palpitates wildly to this unexpected phone call that would decide my fate for next year~

Okay~ Lets calm down girl! I'll be happy for any results~ Gap year or uni, I'll be satisfied with both, I guess. On a happier note, I officially have no more school assignments now (as I handed in that essay today!) yay ♥

Daily life #1

2009-09-14T19:36:00.004+10:00

Another uneventful day of bludge, bludge, bludge. I guess theres not much to type about besides the trivial things in life.

After this, I must resume (no actually, start) my final assignment/essay!

Borrowed a new book and returned the two I had previously finished reading:

[x] Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson - It was an enjoyable book, though lacking some romance. It was centered on the theme of family and self discovery. I do hope a sequel comes out - I found the ending lacking in concluding the protagonist's romances!
[x] Evernight by Claudia Gray - It was.... alright. It reminded me of... Twilight *gags*. Perhaps a bit better than Twilight, but nonetheless... Another angsty and juvenile teen vamp romance novel...

Also borrowed another book too: The Poison Throne by Celine Kiernan, part of the Moorehawke Trilogy. From what I gather (and I have yet to start reading it), its another three-part fantasy series, and like many fantasy novels I read (ala Tamora Pierce and Isobelle Camody and to an extent Felicity Pulman) centered around a strong heroine in a patriarchal society.

On another note, I feel lifeless like usual. Like nothing has a purpose in this continuous cycle. I think too much. I've been (no, not lately, rather it has always been like this) inside the house, in solitary company, even in fine weather. Or maybe it's because I've been finding myself reading the josei manga 君はペット (Kimi wa Pet) lately and I'm suggesting my future life may parallel the heroine's (for some... strange reason or another). I dwelve on things in my mind, things that I don't really have to think about. Maybe I should shut these cynical thoughts out and pretend to be at lease a little cheerful (this word 明るい would sound better though), I mean its been like this for a while now. Lie, lie, partial truth, lie. People say they want truth, but in reality, as cliche as it sounds, most cannot handle the truth. Hmmm, perhaps I should get out more and meet more people (perhaps with similar interest as I?).

Yes...And that is today.

Enough about me - Oh fudge; I just remembered that I must print some stuff for my Visual Arts Diary. Will get onto that after I finish that damned essay.

Simple Nails #1

2009-09-12T15:32:00.002+10:00

I've been bored out of my wits today. But really, I should be doing something productive like studying, assignment-ing or at least brushing up on my Japanese or French skills :P

But no, I do my favourite thing - procrastination!

Today, I decided to make my nails a little bit presentable - resulting in me using what little I know about nails.

I'll spare you the mundane details, but I just used the materials below (ignore the make-shift 'background' I needed some piece of paper that was going to be chucked away so I would'nt get polish on the table!):

I used Cutex polish, the colour being "French Rose" and a Konad set which my lovely friends (yes, another freebie xD) got for my birthday.

^Just something simple. White stars using the Konad nail stamp set on clear-nails. I could'nt be bothered doing something extravagant (but then again, I'm not at the skill level to do so :P)

What do I think about Konad? I think that these affordable (though a little pricey over here because it's 'imported') are easy to use to create really cute decorations on nails (and even on mobile phones and other surfaces!). But the basic set is just what it is - basic. You have to buy other 'add-ons' including other 'special' nail polishes in different colours and more stamp plates to build a collection.

(Minus the actual stamp and swipe thingo) I only have four colours of the special polish used: red, blue, pink and white and three plates. The good thing however, is that you can mix colours (most obviously white and, say red for a pastel pink for example. Now I wonder why I bought the pink lol...) to create other colours.

I think I'll be looking to buy the yellow and green polishes and more plates in the future to add to my small collection and make cuter decorations (strawberries anyone? Stars should be yellow too btw~). /sigh I think the money will add up in th end - but once again, it's not that much, its just because I'm a cheapo!

I've been eyeing pastel coloured nail polishes. I hope they become popular in Australia soon, so I won't have to buy them online! Acrylic nails seems nice too... Though I don't have the courage to try them and they look very inconvenient.

Which reminds me.... I still have a set of butterfly nail stickers my friend got for me in America. I shall have to use them soon ♥

Some make up + bday present review

2009-09-07T12:15:00.005+10:00

Submitted my major work for Art this morning~ I have that off my hands - now only three assignments and a pile of language work needs to be completed, then I'll be able to rest for a bit AND then start studying for the big exams! Oh, and will search for formal dress near the end of term~

I received Yves Saint Laurent "The Bow Collection" Duo Lip Colour Palette and Lancome Paris Juicy Wear Top Coat for my birthday from my nephew/s and step-sister. Thank you! I must thank them again for it as they had remembered my birthday (:

On a random note, I'm sure people who know me would be surprised or amused to read this blog lol...

While testing these products, I realised how ugly my lips are haha. I personally like the light pink part of the palette as it appears more sweet, innocent-like (and natural to an extent? the glittery-like sheen of it, I thought was also cute), so I may occasionally use it when I go out, just so I don't just let it sit, rust and waste the make up~ The darker pink/red doesn't suit me at all!

I also tested out one Rimmel eye shadow palette I received from a relative ages ago. I think it was 010: Lazy Days:

I think this particular palette is quite cute, so I might use it more often in the future~

I've been relying on presents and freebies hehe. I think I might get some sample sets from gmarket (been eyeing the Tony Moly ones that I saw over here <-- great blog site by the way).

Been looking at the make up tutorials by korean uljjang Pony recently. She's really pretty and really adept from the looks of it~ I've saved a bunch of her tutorials which I shall try out on day (though I'll need to buy some particular colours of eye shadow palettes in order to do some of them~). Her Delicate Caramel and Golden Rosy tutorials in particular, caught my eye ♥

DNA

2009-09-06T13:27:00.004+10:00

Yesterday, I completed my speaking examination. The relief I feel - now that I have completed all of my HSC speaking examinations is immense! However, I must finish my major work for art by the end of today. I don't have much time, so I will try to start on it after I type up this blog post.

Hmm... Just recently found out something quite interesting through a random conversation with my mum; that my grandma's father was probably half Chinese and half-something else (I theorise that it was probably English or American, rather than Russian) making one of his parents Caucasian. Though apparently this great-grandfather of mine was adopted (?) and therefore did not know his real parents.

If this were true, I would perhaps be 1/16 something else. Nothing special, but I've always thought I was chinese-chinese.

I think this conversation started because I asked her, in humour, who I had inherited my eyes from and she replied saying it was probably her side because grandma has big eyes, double eyelids and when she was younger, light coloured eyes. Then she went on to say that it was probably because she was part, european/caucasian. And then, she mentioned the fact that her aunt had red hair and light (she said red?) eyes - I told her that it seemed more like this aunt was albino lol. (Though she did say that we'll visit this aunt if we went to China). I was a little surprised as I never heard of this before.

I then went on to question her and theroised who this mystery [foreign] man (we assume it was grandma's grandpa) was. It was quite interesting really...

This incident sparked my curiosity in genealogy and my family tree. And coincidentally, today on SBS there was a program called Who do you think you are? whiched explored the family history of the [British] celebrity that was the focus of the episode (there was 2 episodes back-to-back).

I would love to trace my family history - but unfortunately I doubt I would be able to find much, since our family in China (both present and past) were not particularly wealthy and I'm not sure how much documents are actually left to be used as clues (plus my Chinese is horrendous.)

This is probably a bit philosophical; but I think it's really fascinating how we, as humans and individuals are standing here - on earth - now, at this moment. This means we've had ancestors that have lived centuries ago, thousands of years ago. And we also may have relatives that we have never even heard of and will never hear of or meet.

And this leads to the title of my post - DNA. I want to get a blood or DNA test. I don't know my blood type and I'd like to know it. I would also like to discover the hidden data that could be discovered from DNA or blood - perhaps the components my ethnicity?

Random #1

2009-09-04T16:01:00.003+10:00

Nnnnn... Japanese Extension speaking exam tomorrow. Very unprepared so I gotta use my time wisely tonight to study =[! Gosh, I'm so scared for that exam.

And then, after the exam, I'll have to hurry back home to work on my final piece of landscape painting for art, and then the day after that I must do my english assignment gahhh!!!

In the meantime, I shall procrastinate~

Been addicted to vocaloid songs and song covers from nico nico recently~

Will try to cover this song myself kekeke. Though I can't sing at all haha =P

Anyways~ I want short hair, but at the same time I don't. If I don't get the scholarship to go to Japan, I'll go get a haircut. I love YEH's style, so something like that will be nice (though I don't know if it'll suit me):

I also needa start thinking of buying a dress for the formal as well :/

This dress that I've been eyeing on gmarket for a long time seems cute:

But I would prefer something that I can try on before I buy. Will go dress shopping in a few weeks, after everything is done (BOW, homework, assignments etc)~

I also think this dress is lovely:

Hmmm... I doubt I'll find my 'ideal' dress so I'll do with what I find when I go shopping. Need to think about shoes, jewellery, (hair and body) accessories, ~~push up bra~~ and make up. I'm planning to buy some cosmetics from gmarket because I really want the Tony Moly lip tint! Really really! I must practice doing hair and makeup soon too if I plan to do tha myself. I've already got a photocopied image of the ideal hairstyle~

Garrghhh!!!! I'm seriously broke. I wonder how I'll afford all that. Might have to withdraw
emergency funds from the bank =[

Okay, must stop procrastinating!!!

Wishlist #1

2009-09-02T19:57:00.004+10:00

I'm on a roll~ Yay for tinypic.com for image hosting ♥

My gosh, I want these items~

I want those heels. I've always wanted heels like those!

I've already put a bunch of items in my shopping cart but I need to delete some because I'm going broke! I did however, put Tony Moly lip tint (see above image) in it~ I want to use to for the formal. I've also put 4W Solution BB cream in the cart - I want to buy it for mummy because she's been using her foundation since... forever! Besides, BB cream should be pretty good as it whitens skin, minimizes appearance of wrinkles and pores and has SPF ♥

Think my bro said that he'll order it at the end of the week.

Hmm... must get back to studying for Japanese extension speaking. I've done more than enough procrastinating today.

I wonder if anyone has bought Tony Moly lip tint before? I should scour some blogs for reviews. I need someone to recommend me a good bb cream too~

Latest gmarket buys

2009-09-02T18:51:00.004+10:00

Okay, so my bro and I ordered off gmarket a few weeks ago. One shirt I really wanted got canceled in the order though, so I only ended up with one shirt and a pair of earrings. We ordered our mum a wig hehe and bro my got a bunch of clothing (:

He ended up giving me two of the shirts he ordered because the size was too small.

I'll post some things up, but I can't post photos of it all because they're in the wardrobe and I'm lazy to get them out =P Maybe next time lol. Plus my camera batteries are out (recharging now) and these are the only pics I've got saved on the computer. Maybe I'll bug my bro and tell him to post up his buys too so the guys can get a feel for men's clothing on gmarket.

Bro ordered the white one of that. He really liked it but gave it to me because it was too small.

I ordered the white one. Even though it was being sold as guy's clothing, I still bought it anyway because it was cute (and besides, the model wearing it in one of the pictures was a girl) =P

On the right, modeling the heart shirt (must lose some weight for summer!). The left image is of a shirt that I bought off gmarket 1-2 years ago from a survey on soompi.

A pair of earrings I bought, it was so cheap!

Looks exactly like it~ And shiny~

Wig from gabalnara. (http://www.gmarket.co.kr/challenge_eng/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=110799569&pos_shop_cd=SH&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=gabalnara)

And of course, I had to try it on. I wanted to see what I looked like with short hair lol.

Bonus selca image! I don't usually take a lot of selca lol. And if I do, they're always edited and cartoonified =P

Overall, my bro and I were satisfied with the order (minus a mishap in which bro got the wrong jacket he ordered, but he decided to keep it because he actually liked it lol!). The items we got was exactly like how it was in the image and the prices were very good!

We are going to order again sometime too. Next time, I will get some makeup (even though I don't use it often) - maybe bb cream (for my mum hehe)~

New beginning

2009-09-02T16:12:00.002+10:00

It's been ages and I didn't actually get around to typing about my exchange (or writing a physical diary). My other blogs are sort of dead as well (ameblo and my bento blog that I barely started).

I've decided to transform this blog into a random blog my my daily life, in particular, a place to vent, post my internet buyings, things that interest me (either online or in real life). I will be focusing on my buys, particularly from the wonderful G-market (:

Alright! Lets hope for a new beginning! I will try to post, even though I have my HSC coming up hehe =P

post-departure [ lesson learnt ]

2009-01-01T22:37:00.005+11:00

Okay. I sort of looked over my situation yesterday and I realised what a retard I was being. Gosh. *shakes head in shame*

And whats worse, yesterday night I had a little scare because I thought I was choking (I in fact, was not, because if I were, I wouldn't have been able to breathe). Cuz I was pissed, I just gobbled down the fruit my mum made me (though I refused to eat it) and one piece of apple got lodged somewhere down my food pipe in my fit of rage. So whenever I swallowed my saliva I could feel a bump somewhere down my throat (near my chest) and I was panicking. Friend suggested for me to keep drinking water (didn't help as much) and mum, quite pissed off herself, told me to chew some food and try to push the piece of apple down. It eventually worked, after a strawberry and a few pieces of oranges :E

Haha. My just desserts ): I truly do feel like an idiot after that ordeal.

Lesson? Always chew thoroughly before you eat.

Oh, and; Happy New Year!

post-departure [ new year's eve ]

2008-12-31T21:07:00.005+11:00

It is new year's eve and guess where I am... At home. Yup. 17 years in a row now :S

Well, not exactly.

I was at J's house with A, playing Wii previously, and almost done baking the cookies we had made, until my mum had to come pick me up (at 8:30). I repeatedly tell her that I will call her to pick me up, once the cookies were done, but NOOOOOOO....

This will turn into a rant post, I foresee :/

My mother is such a stubborn person.

Because she doesn't want to be alone on NYE, because she 'cannot' drive in the dark due to her 'bad eyesight', because she thinks the idea of staying at a friends house to countdown for the new year is stupid, she drags me into it.

I make myself sound like an ungrateful bitch, don't I?

I'm just sick of her (my mum's) stubborness. Just because she doesn't have friends (no, but as she says, she has 'many' friends but 'chooses' not to associate with them for some reason) doesn't mean I can't spend some time with mine? I mean, its the damn holidays, she (my friend) lives 10 minuets away and it's not like I freakin see her everyday goddamit = =''

Oh thats right. She never went to school. She does not understand the social values present in Australia (and having friends)...

I'm digging my grave aren't I?

Well, when your in the moment, and in this case, quite peeved off, what better way to relinquish this anger by narrating it out and getting rid of all those terrible feelings.

I guess if I should bring up the energy to post diary entries, recounting my time in Japan.

Yeh, I think that'd be a good idea. So I will always remember the events that happened then.

pre-departure [ packing ]

2008-12-03T15:18:00.004+11:00

I can't believe it - time just flies by. I remember counting down two weeks ago, one week ago, 3 days ago... And now. By this time tomorrow, I'd have almost reached Japan.

Didn't go school today as I was packing lol. I also went plaza with R to look for some books I could buy my host family but I didn't end up getting it because I didn't have much money on me and I wasn't sure if they'd like it. I wanted to buy an English nursery rhyme book for the girls and a cookbook for the mum. But I also wanted a book about Australia but the plaza didn't sell it. Wish I knew so I could have went to kino or dymocks earlier. Ended up buying a pack of ANZAC biscuits for them and really cute aussie animal stickers LOL!

Aaaaaaaaaa..... Wish I bought more souvenirs for Japan. I wish I bought keychains end the like so I could give away :(

Hmm... Almost done packing... Decided not to bring black leather shoes because my suitcase is almost packed full and I haven't even packed my blazer yet! Guess I'll have to wear my sports shoes to school >___> I also need to remember to buy uwabaki once I get to Japan as well.

Man... My camera's memory card is only 1gb.... Thats not enough - no where near enough!!!! I'll have to put them on my USB every night or at least get on a comp and upload them so I can relinquish more room on my memory card.

A blog post has to have a picture. Or so I say :E

Yes.... Tim tams lol.. and plastic bags.... Wish I could fit more in, but sadly, it almost weighs 15kg. I'm sure alot of that will be gone once I give my bro his stuff when I meet him in Kyoto though. I wish I could have packed more clothes... I barely have enough! Plus I didn't even pack any coats for the freezing Japanese winter!! :(

Probably my last blog post in Australia. Hopefully I'll get a chance to hop on a computer in Japan.

Bon Voyage! See y'all (:

predeparture [ the past week ]

2008-11-29T21:25:00.002+11:00

Several thing happened this week! We got the information about the host family we will be staying with and I finally sent my form for the travel insurance (better safe than sorry I guess lol).

All my assignments are due the follow week, and I've completed 2/3 so far. Half way done with my English one.

Ahhh gee... My head hurts. Little cousins came over today and I was in a pissy mood because I was busy (psh. Thats what I say moodily, but in reality I was procrastinating!). LOL. I feel so bad for always being pissy and moody when my relative comes. I need a personality adjustment ahahahaha. Most of the time I enjoy being solitary and without visitors, but think I'm a really nasty person either way :E

Anyway, about more important things...

I'll be staying in Tokai （東海村） while during my 5 day home stay in Japan, but commuting to school in Hitachi （日立）. OMG! Can't wait~~~ I hope I'll be able to make some friends. I'll be sorta near M so maybe we can tryta meetup and karaoke LOL. Doubt it though since we'll both have to commute to Mito.

Man... I feel bad for ditching ameblo lol. I just cbf typing in Japanese. Been considering checking out Japanese cyworld but reading Japanese gives me headaches ahaha. I think my intelligence (or whatever intelligence I had lol) is beginning to drain.... I feel dumber, especially when it comes to Japanese. I just hope I'll actually spend time in the holidays trying to catch up...

Heading to city again tomorrow to buy a few more souvenirs. Planning to get some cute koala or kangaroo backpacks for my two little host sisters. I hope they'll like my pressies :3! They still haven't replied to my terribly written email though :(!

Gotta remember to buy locks for my luggage as well.

OFFICIALLY 4 DAYS LEFT TILL JAPAN!!!!!1 YAHOOOO!!!!

Imma go pack some more. Needa find out if I'll need space bags or not and I'll try to get some earlier sleep today.

predeparture [ photoshop fun ]

2008-11-20T15:51:00.004+11:00

How many pics have I PSed of poor Miss A x3??

But it's too funny to stop :(

Just a little play on the fact that every~~oldman~~one just adores her!

Haha. Just kidding!

Don't kill me if you see it :X

You always strut the most funny poses/silly faces when I have my camera out ahahahaha ;D

predeparture [ more shopping ]

2008-11-17T19:12:00.004+11:00

On Saturday I went to the JENESYS orentation with the others. I thought it was quite informative but it was a pain in the ass getting there (Hornsby) :E
Afterwards we went to eat in the city. I DIDN'T GET TO EAT AT PEPPERLUNCH AGAIN!!!
How many times have I passed it with Amy and Jessica? They all said they didn't care where they ate but nooooo. Not pepperlunch >:'|
Instead, the oh... usual market city food court = =''

Afterwards the others ditched us so A, J and me went shopping for some more pre-departure stuff. I bought a pair of jeans and a pair of (hella cute) converses. I'm gonna go back a buy some boyfriend jeans one day :3 Hmm... around $200-ish altogether... Man... That just took a big chunk out of my wallet, now I only have $500-ish to spend for Japan. And once converted to yen. Fuck man = ='' The exchange rate is so low *cries in a corner*

Hahaha. Amy said some stupid things today ;D On the train back we ninja-ed a photo of her. PS ftw >:D

Now it's your turn to PS, I insist!

Predeparture [ luggage ]

2008-11-13T22:46:00.008+11:00

Hello Kitty Luggage from Target lmao. I had to get the uglier design because they nice design (old stock) does not have any sizers larger than 48 cm, or they've completely run out! Only the back part of it looks cute ahahaha.

Country Road Oxford Stripe Tote Navy.I got peer pressured into buying it ): They're overrated and I see people (esp. TB) using them at school or going out when they barely have anything in it! This should be a pretty good overnight bag though :E

Predeparture [ blog opening ]

2008-11-13T18:00:00.005+11:00

This is the first time in a while since I've meddled with HTML!
I'm hopeless at making layouts and the such, so I've found this
adorable template to use (refer to links for credit).

Well, its also been a while since I've opened up a proper blog,
and it seems blogspot is my home for the meantime.

I hope to use this blog to post about my adventures in Japan,
when I actually head there on the 4th of December on the
AFS JENESYS scholarship program for two weeks.
Even though it's only for two weeks, I hope to experience many
things lol. Food, people, culture etc. I want to take heaps of
photos as well so I can share them when I come back!

I'm a little sad that I won't be able to label each archive under a
theme of category. I'm really lost as to how to use blogs haha.
(Thats what I get for not blogging in ages!)
I was contemplating on whether or not to use wordpress,
livejournal, blogspot or the Japanese ameblo. Well, looks like
I've settled for blogspot since the others are here lol.

Well, thats enough for me in the meantime. I've got piles of home-work to do *shakes fist at HSC work*.

More pre-departure musings of before I leave to japan will come soon!