Saturday, November 19, 2011
Omg it's been forever since I last blogged. So many things have happened since then..I have graduated!!!!
Miss all my course mates dearly. I keep wondering how did these 4 years fly by so quickly. It's really one of the quickest 4 years ever. Even my 4 years of secondary school education didn't seem to fly by so quickly. But I'm glad that I filled the 4 years up with so much laughter and happiness.. All the activities and camps, shopping with friends at JP after lesson, early breakfasts in school before 8.30am lessons, last minute exam mugging in the library etc... The only regret I have is that I wished I studied harder in year 2. I did pretty well in year 3 and 4, in an attempt to undo the damage that my year 2 results caused. But it wasn't enough =(After convocation, I have started work at a lab. I was pretty lucky to get this job. It's not particularly stressful, the workload is fine. Though the pay is minimal, but I can't really complain.
I'm glad though, that I managed to find time in the midst of working to meet up with the girls, maintain my relationship and to exercise and remain fit. I'm still trying to find the perfect balance though...
I sure wish I was back in college. =(
7:50 PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Yesterday was dinner and dance for the graduating batch of students for SBS. It was held at Marriott Hotel. The event was okay.. The food was 80% identical to the food I had at my cousin's wedding last saturday. So I wasn't too pleased to be eating the same food again. Furthermore, I am not a fan of chinese food. But the company was good. I had a great time with the girls. Pity that Evelyn couldn't go =(
I went the xueting's house to prepare first. I helped xueting and cariann do some parts of their makeup. Gave them some tips for a more flawless photography makeup too. It was lots of fun! This was the first time I did makeup that was 100% photo-friendly also. Glad that it turned out well and the photos look good.
Here was what I packed in my little kit. Basically I tried to keep everything matte and without SPF for face makeup, except for my brozer, because I don't own a matte bronzer. For eyeshadows, I only used a shimmery shade on the inner corners. The rest were satin or matte shades. Mac blot powder was an absolute must for me. I brought it along with me to the dinner for touch ups as well. I packed 2 pairs of lashes too, and I end up with the more dramatic ones because they would show up better in photos.
My little makeup pouch..
Little makeup pouch placed inside a larger makeup bag (bought for me by zac dearest).Here are photos of DND.. I only have a few shots cause of my lousy camera battery life.
The smoky ballroom.. The effect was quite cool, especially with the poker cards as table numbers and the spot lights. Mysterious ambience.
I liked how one of the spot lights shone on our table.
The first dish. The nicest dish out of all..
Fish dish (rhymes!)
We had a series of table games where we were given 8 riddles. This was the most fun one. We were given a seemingly blank piece of paper and a candle. Getting this part was easy. We had to heat up the paper to reveal the message (DUH).
Heating heating.... And accidentally burnt some spots. Haha. At least ours didn't have holes!
The clue revealed: Small in size; Big in heart; Royal in blood; Guess a book.Ans: The little prince.
The 'after party'. More smoke with disco lights.. But not many people danced. Haha.
Us girls!Cariann, Veron and Xueting went for a drinking session outside after that, with don, yc, hui tong, delon (can't spell his name) and some others. I didn't join them, cause I'm not a big fan of pubs/bars, I want my beauty sleep, and I did not want to leave my makeup on my face till morning. Also, my bf came to pick me up (so sweet!).
Convocation is tomorrow! The very final thing before we graduate. So sad. I almost teared during the video montage at the dinner yesterday. Looking at the photos, I can't believe these 4 years of studying, camps, activities and loads of fun is over now. Almost everyday I think about how I spent these 4 years and how quickly they flew by... So bittersweet.
Will update next with convo photos!
9:44 PM
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
My eyeshadow stash! Actually I have less than I thought I had. Most of the shadows come from the ELF 32 color palette and the china brand 72 eyeshadow/blush palette. So.. Can buy more!!
12:13 AM
Friday, July 01, 2011
Met up with evelyn and cariann yesterday at vivocity. Cariann just came back from taiwan and had gifts for us! Thanks dear!
She got me this Shills lip balm, which I actually already tried even before I took this photo. Haha. It's pretty good. The first Shills item I owned!We ate at White Dog Cafe. 3 course set lunch for $10.90++. Here was what I had:
The salad (which I only ate a mouth of) and the leek and potato soup with garlic bread. The soup was super good! Never thought that a soup made from veg would taste so good. The garlic bread was too buttery though.
Then I had mushrooms aglio olio linguine. This was really nice. They were so really generous with the mushrooms.
Close-up of my yummy pasta.Overall, it was a great place to eat at. The staff was polite, especially the manager (I think? He was wearing a shirt instead of what the other waiters were wearing). We wanted to change seats because we were cold. He was more than happy to oblige and he even offered us shawls to keep ourselves warm. Then he made sure we had enough parmesan cheese and chili flakes. I would eat there again.
4:08 PM
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Went bugis with evelyn the other day. I bought the fancl cleansing oil from her. I really love it a lot. She gave me a small bottle to try, and I love how thoroughly it removes all my makeup, including my super waterproof mascara. It doesn't leave an oily residue on my face, and it hasn't broken me out. Thanks girl. This retails over $30 bucks, but she sold it to me for under $10. Soooo cheap! Thanks!
I also bought a Stage lipgloss in Helen. It's a nice nude gloss. It was going for $9 for 2, so I shared the cost with eve.
Comparison of Sephora's ultra shine lipgloss in 20 Nude (left) with Stage's Helen. Helen is much more pigmented, and looks more coral. Honestly, Sephora's Nude looks almost clear on my lips, and is quite streaky. Helen goes more smoothly, no streaks, non-sticky, and I love its brush applicator. Loves!
12:31 PM
Sunday, June 19, 2011
I just found out how poorly paid researchers are. I guess it's like one of those 'noble' professions where someone has to do it, but it's not well paid, or doesn't have a fantastic future (money wise). Like teachers. I think most teachers teach private tuition on top of teaching in schools, because teaching is another one of those professions that does not pay well even after many years.Went tcc to eat the other day with zac. We were supposed to eat at momiji, but it closed down already and the website didn't update that! Grr... Luckily, tcc was having 1 for 1 pasta and main course.
Zac had this seafood aglio olio. It was really nice. But too spicy for me. But I like it. It wasn't too oily, and the garlic taste wasn't too overwhelming.
This was what I had, but I couldn't remember the name. I couldn't even pronounce it. Haha. It had some special fish with mushroom, and the pasta type was unique too, so much so that I have no idea what it's called. The cream sauce was perfect. It did not make me too nauseous (cream sauces have that effect on me after awhile).
10:14 PM
Monday, May 30, 2011
Went to cafebiz at Trader's Hotel for buffet lunch, for our anniversary =) The food is really so-so. Not sure what the hype about cafebiz is all about. Maybe the lunch buffet isn't as good as dinner buffet, since it's cheaper.
Here are my 'appetisers'. The smoked salmon is not bad, kind of salty though. Then there're some dim sums, which I only took the 'ha kao'.
Some standard sushi. So-so too. Not as good as japanese places of course.
The indian food which I tried. The naan with curry is nice. The chicken was really spicy, and the fish was pretty nice. But nothing really wowed me.
The best thing on the menu. The baked prawns. They were placed together with the mussels, but I only took prawns since I wasn't a fan of mussels.There was dessert too, but I ate them before I remembered to take photos. The cakes were really good. Yummy. But 3 things I didn't like about the dessert.
1. They didn't have fruits to go with chocolate fondue
2. They didn't refill the satay sticks for the fondue. The cup that was suppose to hold the sticks, were empty for long. Zac had to ask them for the sticks.
3. The ice cream bowls were very warm, causing the ice cream to melt instantly. I know they use heat to disinfect the bowls and stuff, but shouldn't they make sure the dessert bowls were cool before putting them out? The ice cream was just a disgusting mess in the end, all melted even before zac got back to the table.
Overall, not worth the money if it wasn't for the 1-for-1. Seriously who would pay $38++ (or was it $40++) for such a crappy buffet.
10:43 PM
Everytime the moon is high up and super bright, it shines onto my pillow. Quite cool, but makes it hard to sleep, cause I like my curtains open for better air circulation.
Super bright moon!
The moon light... Onto my hello kitty sheets.10:37 PM
Sunday, May 22, 2011
I have removed my name from this blog. Employers do google potential employees, and my blog posts, which are mainly about shopping, hanging out or complaining about how much I hate working life, are not exactly what employers are looking for.Now, I can almost hear zac's voice nagging in my head, "Then shouldn't you change? Be less materialistic, be more ambitious blah blah blah." I do dream of being rich, but I am really a simple person who is contented with a normal job with a normal pay. I don't aim for management jobs, I don't aim to be a leader, because higher ranking jobs usually mean more responsibilities, longer working hours, and less time for myself. I value me-time A LOT, as you probably know by now.
I just wish there is a job out there that I want so bad. Maybe makeup artist. Hmm fasion model or stylist maybe. Something in the fashion industry. But nobody in my family would support my decision if I want to be a makeup artist. My mum would baulk and disown me, and I'm not exaggerating. So I got to settle for my second interest, research work. I do enjoy lab work a lot, but not enough to want to wakeup at 6am everyday for it. I love sleeping in and it takes a lot (e.g. to collect toto prize of $1m) to make me sacrifice it. I can't bear the thought of no more sleeping until past 10am for the next 40 years! Kills me to think about it. Argh.
12:18 AM
Friday, May 20, 2011
I really hate getting reminded that I need to find a job. I know being employed is like the most important thing on graduates' minds, but I have not even finished my fyp proper! I need a break! Give me a break! I'm not ultra ambitious and workaholic. After slogging day and night every day for months for fyp, I need a break to even feel human again. I think I have never been more unfit in my life than during fyp days. Everyday when I come home, it's either too late to go out for a run, or I'm too hungry to run. I didn't have time to do what I like, I didn't have time to even keep myself fit and healthy. I'm not the sort who would sacrifice sleep, wake up at 5am for a run. I feel unhealthy, fat, tired, depressed all day long.I know for some people, getting a job beats everything else. Like zac. He can forgo everything in the world just to get his 'dream' job. He is the ultimate career-obsessed, I-want-to-make-my-first-million-by-25years-old type. I can't. Work is not everything. Health, happiness, friends, shopping etc is more important. Call me unambitious if you want. For me, it's all about balance. Work life has no balance. Once you come home, you only have few hours left to shower, eat, maybe surf the net for awhile before you have to go to bed and hell starts all over again soon. Is this really what everyone wants to do for 40 years? It's no wonder people come up with 'office exercise' regimes, people go on facebook during work hours, lowering productivity. Working hours are just too long for anyone to sit there and be productive all the time. It's inefficient.
Yes, getting a job is important for starting a family etc, but I'm in no hurry to start a family. I can get a job 2 years later and still have money to contribute to the family. When I start working, all the money I earn probably go into splurging on things that I could never buy before.
11:40 PM
Completed thesis!! Haha long overdue photo. But, still so relieved that months of waking up at 620am everyday is over. I know when I start work, this will happen for the next 40 years, so I need to relish this moment.
Cariann's thesis!
Mine!!
This is what's on my nails now. Gorgeous max! If you look carefully (esp index finger), you can see how the glitters reflect rainbow colours as well! But this chinaglaze polish has no label. So I have no idea what shade this is. Sorry!
10:12 PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Yay! Thesis handed in! But that leaves no excuse for not finding a job already. Sian!Right after handing in out thesis, cariann, evelyn and I went to Smoochiezz's showroom to see some cosmetic goodies. Smoochiezz is a spree organiser whom has rented a warehouse to store her spree arrivals, and she also sells instock cosmetics like Elf, NYX and OPI there. I bought a chinaglaze nail polish and Elf's cream eyeliner in coffee. The cream liner is abit dried up =( I know it's not smoochiezz fault, because generally, many people worldwide has complained that Elf cream eyeliners are dried up by the time they received it. But many people received decent ones, so I didnt to give it a shot. Haha. But... unlucky me. I love the chinaglaze polish though. It's got very pretty green glitters. I'm kind of into green polishes now! I have on my nails now, Sea Ya Later Sailer by OPI. It's a shimmery pale sea green. Evelyn bought OPI polish in Teenage Dream, from the Katy Perry collection, and a NYX blush. Cariann as usual, bought nothing.
Anyway, cariann, evelyn and I went to the beach today!! It was super hot, great to suntan, great to sunburn also. We spent a super long time in the sea actually. Cause there were little fishes at the sea near the shore, so we were trying to catch them! We tried to prevent the fish from being washed back into the sea by blocking with our legs. Then we tried using our hands to catch, but to no success! Then we decided to use evelyn's macdonalds cup to catch instead. Still no success... The fish's reaction was super fast! They can change direction suddenly and swiftly. Once you blink, it's gone. We spent so long bending over in the sea, that all of us had pretty serious sunburns on our back. Not cool!
The taste of freedom is really great! I really don't want to get a job =(
