We could be so happy.

I was washing my face today, and pumped extra make-up remover oil to wash off the dark rings my eyeliner left, and was getting really frustrated with how stubborn my make-up is.... when I remembered that I didn't wear eyeliner today.

The dark shadows under my eyes are from my lack of sleep. FML.

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Jing and Teeny have been updating their Facebook with pictures from their Sydney getaway, and some of the pictures which really strike a chord in me were those of them having dim sum. Dim sum breakfasts just seem like such a familiar family get-together that my family does...

So when my parents brought us out for dim sum recently, I told them I am going to snap a lot of pictures and post them on Facebook to retaliate with Jing and Teeny, haha.


Jing and Teeny, this is for you. :P


Brother Hoe refused to take any pictures! And kept on using the reason that he was eating. And kept on stuffing his mouth full to avoid any form of picture-taking. -_-



And when I finally forced him to snap one shot with me, this is how he looked like. -_-


Eerie fact of the day, apparently when I wear glasses, I look like my brother! FML.




Grandparents. *heart*


Grandpa was admitted into the hospital the day before. :((( Some intestinal infection. The worst thing is, my parents are flying off to Hokaido. I am so stricken with worry, and wish that I could just drop work and go home. :((( Fortunately my mom's best friend will be dropping in to chekc on my grandpa, as well as fetch my grandma to the hospital to visit him. I myself will be making daily calls to check on my grandma. :((((





Posted this picture because I feel that my lips looked nice wtf.




No one to camwhore with me, unlike other dimsum outings.




Polished!



Took a picture of my parents to show Jing and Teeny, and right after snapping the picture, I chastised him for sticking his toothpick out in the picture. He then corrected me and told me it's a pig intestine. T________T

When I asked him what was the reason for that, he said it's 'cause the food on the table is all polished, so he must show off the only remnant of the food we ordered. -_-




Managed to get a decent shot with Brother Hoe in the end! :)



Outfit:


The unglam white poking out is my Nuffnang cheque! Which reminds me, I have yet to bank it in.





Pretty necklace that Teeny left behind. :P




In the mood for spring!






Red floral chiffon cropped top with ruffled hem: Times Square
Gray high waisted tucedo shorts with corseted back: Topshop
Pearl necklace with pearl embedded bow: Macao
Red patent tri-strap maryjanes: Toshop
Studded slingbag: Gucci

My fair lady.

OMGGGGGGGGGG I am finally online! And idle. *breathes in deeply the air of freedom*

I have been working nonstop for the past week!! Literally. -_- Consecutive 4-5am nights for the past 2 days. 1am nights from Monday-Wednesday. And I worked today (Saturday) as well. FML. The reason why I say nonstop is 'cause I even work while I eat-- we usually just buy takeaway and eat at our desks. -________- So everynight I just remember toppling onto my bed, and the next thing I know it's time to wake up again. To work. -________-

AAHHHH I have so much to rant but I can't talk about work so I will just keep it bottled up wtf.



Anyway, below is a post I wrote last Sunday, but I saved it as a draft instead of posting it! -_- And I didn't find out 'cause I haven't been online for the past week. So, erm, enjoy, heh.

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About 2 months ago, Teeny and I were chatting about things we would like to get a tailor to make for us... And we both agreed that a sheer silk hoodie in a pastel shade (nude for her, pale pink for me) would be oh so breathtaking.

Guess what did I get yesterday. ;)

Sheer silky barely pink goodness... Very sporty girlie chic, very Stella McCartney. :) I think it will go very well with all the Spring-inspired goodies I have gotten lately! I just adore Spring collections, I feel my heart beating a little quicker everytime I see all the florals, pastels, silky fabrics, open-toed shoes... Mmm. In fact, like I mentioned in my previous post, I really can't resist anything in pale pink! In my own words to Jing on MSN:

anything pale pink then my heart goes bippity bop then ka ching next thing i know i am paying fml


Hahaha.






While my heart stopped a beat when I see pretty pastel-colored things, yesterday my heart stopped for an altogether reason. T_T I opened my professional exam notification letter and found out that my exam is 3 days earlier than what I originally thought! 3 days might sound like it won't make much of a difference, but as I will be so busy for the next few weeks, the only time when I'll get to study for the exam is during my study leave. I actually took one week off to study for it, but since the exam is earlier than expected, I officially only have 4 days to study for it. Panic attack omg. -__-

The only silver lining in this whole situation is that I can then cut short my leave, and save more of my leave for holidays. *thinks of the bright side thinks of the bright side*








Nude bias hem lace top: Times Square
Navy cropped pants: G2000 blu
Interweave rope necklace with gold baubles: Diva
Black fabric tie-knot clogs: Zara

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Some of you have commented that my skin has improved. :)

Well, as an update, though quite a number of you have advised against taking the medication, I have gone ahead with it, and no regrets. It has has worked well for me; in fact, I have stopped breaking out since about 2 months ago. :) The acne attack has left marks on my face though, but I guess it takes time for it to fade. At the very minimum, I won't be trying anything funky (microdermasion, laser treatments or whatnots) to lighten my marks in the near future-- goodness knows whether my skin has really stabilised!


I am putting all my hope in this though:



The entire Shishedo White Luscent range! The ultimate 'weapon' lies in the serum, which comes with the tagline 'the most powerful whitening serum ever'. Teeny is using the range, and has commented that her skin looks brighter and more radiant since then, though she doesn't use the serum as her skin is still too young for it. Anyway, at RM410 a pop, the serum better work. T_T Thanks to my mom though, who sponsored the entire range for me. I think she feels guilty 'cause she has this notion that it's my dad's genes (he has acne-prone skin) which caused me to break out. :P

Will keep you girls updated on the products! <3

Melbourne 2009: Day 7

Backlogged pictures from Melbourne. Don't say I didn't warn you, there's plenty of them. But no one ever complains about pictures overload so let's get down to business! :P

Sometimes it amazes me that I actually do still remember (sorta) the things that we did (and when we did them) during the trip! Of course, looking through the pictures we took helped jogged my memory. ;) And this is why I insist on blogging about it! It's my little travel log to help me remember the happy times. :)

And admit it, you all like my travelling pictures right! /beg



Waiting for the train super duper early on a Sunday morning.

Which could only mean one thing-- Camberwell market!




Breakfast at Brunetti's. Here is Jing getting dazed by the array of choices. ;)



Those present at breakfast:


1. Me.

With tousled hair 'cause we ran in the rain.

Yes, it fucking rained halfway whilst we were browsing in Camberwell. POTONG STIM! I was super emo k, 'cause Camberwell was supposed to be one of the highlights of Melbourne. T_T



2. Jing.

Who wore too little for the cold rainy morning, and ended up in one of the jackets that I thrifted for 5AUD. (not the leather jacket she is wearing here la, she refused to be photographed wearing the thrifted jacket fml)



3. My bag of thrifted buys wtf.



4. Joshua. Who is represented by his chocolate pavlova thingy. :P





This... is not a breakfast for the 3 of us. It is solely what Jing consumed. -________-




I only had 2 items compared to Jing!! One nutella cookie and a tiny cube of Opera.




Me being a miser and calculating monies with Joshua til the last cent, hahaha.




Our sugar (and calorie)-laden breakfast. :P





You can see my thrifted jacket peeking out under Jing's leather jacket, hahaha. And YES I know, it's damn unglam to carry around our plastic bags (filled with Camberwell loot!) around in the city. T_T




A dash of color in the dreary cold morning.




Love. :)




Joshua pretending to be a cute baby HAHA.





I love my Cleopatra-inspired necklace. ;)




Saw the cutest kid ever ever everrrrr!! With matching duckie rain boots and rain coat. My maternal instincts were raging when I saw him. Love at first sight. *heart*






Happy street shots.




We saw this and wanted to get for Teeny WTF. She was in such a bad mood for the most of out trip. T_T Why ar, Jing and I so cute. T__T





Met up with Jac. As you can see, I bring out the best in her, hahaha.










The giant wallet.


There is a meaning behind this....




Because right after that we went to Crown Casino WTF.
Jing in (gambling) action.



Jing with an utterly crazed gambler look in her eyes, hahaha.




Obviously this serene shot was taken before Jing stepped into the casino. :P


After that we camwhored right next to the Yarra river.


It was actually freezing cold, not that it stopped us. ;)




I look pint-sized here.




Spot the heart!




Bright lights not as bright as our smiles. :)




Dancing.



Tourists.




Because I love you more than anything.



And we ended our day with the perfect note:



Hot tom yam soup to warm our stomachs, to match with our warmed hearts. :)



My colorful outfit:




Blue and white striped one-shouldered long sleeved dress (worn as top): Topshop
Handpainted floral satin bubble skirt: Thrifted (Singapore)
Nude and navy knitted sweater (layered inside): Miss Selfridge
White ribbed stockings: Teeny's
Electric blue trench coat: Thrifted (Singapore)
Cleopatra-inspired beaded necklace: Thrifted (KL)
Tan maryjanes: River Island
Bag: Miu Miu

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Actually,
there is a reason why I am posting these Melbourne pictures.

'Cause I have something to announce.


I.
Am...


GOING TO MELBOURNE!!

AND SYDNEY!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D


It'll be in end-June, and so far everyone has given me the green light! Dad's ok with me going (I'll need to borrow his credit card to book the flight), I managed to get 2 weeks of leave approved although I will actually be plotted on a job, Jing and Teeny's schedules coincide with the same period, so everything's looking really good! :)

I have not bought my plane tickets yet, but I would say it's about 90% confirmed? AAHHH fingers crossed. :))))