Monday, August 31, 2009

Workshop part II

Alright! The part 2 of the workshop. Amma going to do a chop chop one k?

Whilst it wasn't sufficient for us to finish the topic in 1 day. It was stretched for another day. Day 2, I had darling Michelle as the photographer of the day and thus, like Ann, did not appear alot in the collection of pictures

Prior to that, the ladies were told that the dresscode will be smart-casual and there will be assessment for each and everyone of them, the judges will decide on 1 best performance candidate.

Winner will be rewarded!


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We had Q&A. Tokens given for every correct answer that is!

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Congrats! ^^


P.S. I should be doing the NGs for this. Too many funny pictures taken it's a pity not to post. So stay tuned~

Loves.

I hate monday. Roars.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Excited!

YES! Am gonna collect my 88 shimmer
eyeshadow palette tomorrow! Mad happy.

Workshop

Seriously overdue pictures from our workshop conducted.. on early August? I later realised that we had an overwhelming amount of photos taken. Credits to Annie and Reona.

Having 2 mad women snapping pictures and at least another 3 pairs of eyes looking at you while you are doing the makeup appeared quite frivolous. (I imagined writing a board with the letters "PLS DO NOT FEED HER" and that there were tourist and people trying desperately to throw bananas at me) Thou I don't appear so because I'm running late. No time to care so much.

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That was the first day. The workshop was conducted over 2 days where some basic skincare and makeup knowledge were being conduct.

Pwetty pic of Ann dear who did not appear alot in the tonnzilion amount of pictures because she was busy taking photos of course!

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To be continued...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Artistry skincare... yet again

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♥ Combat list:

Artistry Essentials balancing cleanser, Toner, Moisturiser, Polishing scrub, Pore cleansing masque, Moisture intense masque, Gentle action makeup remover, Blemish gel


♥ Combat strength: Medium well (sounds like steak huh?)

Fairly strong


♥ Current obession:

Artistry Essentials polishing scrub


♥ Shopping cart, on standby:

Artistry Essentials Replenishing Eye Creme, Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover, Artistry Time Defiance Skin Refinishing Lotion


♥ Bank savings:

Very very very very very very dry



Hahaha, sponsors? Anyone?

Questions on product? Email me.

"B" healthy!

Via Wikipeadia

The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as vitamin B (much as people refer to vitamin C or vitamin D). Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. Supplements containing all eight are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g. B1, B2, B3 etc ).

The B-complex vitamins are actually a group of eight vitamins, which include:
thiamine (B1)
riboflavin (B2)
niacin (B3)
pantothenic acid (B5)
pyridoxine (B6)
cyanocobalamin (B12)
folic acid
biotin

These vitamins are essential for:
  • The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this provides energy for the body)
  • The breakdown of fats and proteins (which aids the normal functioning of the nervous system)
  • Muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract
  • Skin
  • Hair
  • Eyes
  • Mouth
  • Liver

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What I'm taking:

Nutrilite's Natural B complex
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Naturally derived from cultured, deactivated yeast

One tablet provides 100% or more of the US RDI of all 7 B vitamins - B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folic acid, and B12; plus inositol and PABA (para-amino-benzoic-acid), that all adult men and women need.

Water-soluble B-complex vitamins assist in the release of energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins, to meet added energy needs brought on by stressful living.

Helps promote healthy skin, nails, hair and eyes.

Essential for the development of red blood cells as well as the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Alcohol, smoking, caffeine, dieting and the use of birth control pills can deplete the body of B-vitamins.

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A success story I'd like to share with you guys. My dad had been a victim of some vicious insomnia for the past 15 (or so) years and the fact that he has less than 4 hours of very ill-quality sleep was ultimately, at the expense of his health.

He often experience headache, lost of concentration, bad breath, lost of appetite and many more which you and I could possibly imagine.

Even worst, he had short-term memory loss. He was telling me one day he stood in the middle of the somewhere where he:

1) forgotten why he ended up there,

2) didn't know where he was,

3) couldn't remember the way home,

4) couldn't remember how to use his mobile phone.

Apparently he was somewhere near my block and was heading to the market to get some vegetables. Then that's it, he suddenly couldn't remember a thing until some 10 minutes later where he regained his memory.

That caused my dad to suffer some mild depression. As a victim of depression myself, I could see the symptoms fairly well and thus, concluded that dad was upset with him losing his touch for things.

It appears that he simply cannot get to sleep and it was indeed a very worrying scene for his daughter, whom relies him so much as the pillar of her life.

I was helpless. Like how I was when my hormone changed and nothing seemed to help. I was witnessing dad's sickness without any prominent solution.

Very fortunately, I came contact with a friend whom subsquently introduced me to Nutrilite. He was the same friend whom actually showed me the wellness of Artistry. If Artistry could work for me, why not take a shot in the supplements he mentioned that sounded so much of a wonder?

(Note that I was a very stubborn person who does not believe in supplements. I'd rather take fruits and vegetable. But well, all of us we know, it-is-just-not-enough)

I told them about dad's nasty case and they recommanded him to take B-complex and Calcium-Magnesium. I bought it. Dad tried it.

Initially it didn't worked. I ask him to persist. He did as told.

When the supplements starts regulating, he was still have very short naps. About 2 hours max. But he woke up feeling less lethargic he said. He wasn't having subconscious sleeps anymore. He had a short but good, full 2 hours rest.

Through and fro, I calculated he had a total of 5 naps in that day itself. That's about 10 hours if you put it. Albeit the rest was done staggardly and not a full 10 hours, dad felt more and more relaxed because of the amount of rest he was getting.

And now, he's on the way to recovery and insomnia-less soon. I'm a happy girl.

In short, that was how I started believing in supplements. None other but those I'm consuming now. Not that others aren't good. I'm in no position to comment because I've yet tried. But why should I when I found one that truly works for me? And of course, I did my homework before trusting any supplements to be allow inside my mouth.

Today, dad is much healthier and taking the supplements at his very own willingness. Every day without fail. Can even remind me that his Bio-C is finishing. Hah.

Me? I was telling my friends, "I can leave the house without my mobile, but alas, not without my supplements!"

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So, "B" healthy my dear. Health is wealth.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Beyond any describable words

WELL DONE. WELLLLLLLLLLLLL DONE.

The cousin and his beloved had just successfully pissed me to the core I am waaaay beyond boiling point. That reads: steaming.

They successfully drove me to my limits, and I successfully lost my cool I yelled and slammed the door with so much anger I'm literally having the head spins.

Well done. I haven't lost my cool since eons back. Not to mention yelling at the top of my lungs in midnight and the classic, slamming door.


Awesome couple I must say. They managed to shoot my blood pressure to some 300 or so.


*tries to calm down* Angry makes one age very fast... chill jinxed, chill. Ommmmmm~

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The mum and the dad

Very random I know.

I was at the loo (very weird timing indeed) just now when it suddenly struck me that I won't get to bump into my parents today.

I miss daddy and mummy.

Despite living under the same roof, I hardly get to see my parents during weekdays mainly because, either they are asleep when I got home or they are not at home when I am, and they have not returned when I tug in.

And the fact that my part-time business has just started, it actually requires even more of my time, energy, heart and soul to nurture it.

Having said so, I was left with even lesser time to see my parents. At times I don't even get to see my mum for the entire week.

One whole week.

And dad? I'll usually spend at least one of my weekend with him. Budden, during that particular day I'm at home, I'll most likely be busy blogging (yes, I do care about my blog) else clearing the mess I've created in my room, otherwise, laundries and stuffs.

Mum wise, well, my closer friends would know that I'm not exactly close to her. But there's just this habit of me going into my parents room to see if mum (or dad) is around, sometimes watching her drama serial, sometimes asleep. A glance will do. Funny but indispensable habit of mine.

Very lucky for me, my parents could sensed the effort I'm putting in for my studies and part-time thus they do little things like, vacuuming my room, iron-ing my clothes and if possible, tidying my room for me.

That's how they showed their love and encouragement for me, I know. These little action of theirs, make me even thirstier for success. So that I could have more quality time with them. By saying that, it'd mean spending quality time with them when they are still strong and healthy, not frail and weakly and all aged.

I want them to be able to enjoy life to the fullest at their prime, not when they are too old to even walk.

Year 2007, I gotten myself a whooping $400 per month policy, insuring myself. But more of a rather, to insure my folks should anything happen to me.

Year 2009, I've made a decision to go even further. By taking up a part-time business amidst my mad-packed study life that I believe will enable to help me fulfill my dream - total freedom.

All of us have loved ones. It could be our friends, our siblings, our spouse, our children, even our pets. We often say we care and we love them.

But have we really did something having them as the start and the destination? I did.

Have you planned anything for yourself and your loved ones? I did.

Have you started preparing for the future where there might be even worst catastrophe, economy crisis, possibility where we might eventually lose our job or asked to leave? I did.

Wouldn't it be more fulfilling to leave the world with

"at least I've tried...",

rather than,
"I should have done..",
"I wish I have done...",
"I could have done..."



It's not easy but hey, at least I tried.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Animal abuse *not for the faint hearted*





I repeat, it is NOT for the faint hearted...

Sick mthfkrs. Next time your turn to be abused. Now if you notice, my main source of meat actually comes from fish. Despite I hated fish. Am slowly omitting other meats from my consumption.

Just what is wrong with YOU PEOPLE?! And what's with furs and coats!?!?! Next time use your kins' skin to make yourself a coat. See you dare to wear or not.

Wasn't able to finish watching the clips. I'm seriously thinking, what can we do put a stop to all these

*might be required to sign up with youtube for verfication of age to watch the video*

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Makeups

Fooling around with my eyeshadows again. Many lovelies of mine complain that they can never master the skill for smoky eyes. On the contrary, I find it very very easy to do one. Frankly I become so used to smoky eyes I perpetually did one for all my models be it day or night events.

And that is not good. Smoky eyes might look tad too drama-mama for a day occasion. I HAVE TO hold back my temptation of putting such heavy eye colors for day.


Middle of eyelid: Silver + pearl eyedust
Inner and outer corner of eyelid: Shimmery brown plus dark brown
Eyelid fold (or whatever you call it): Charcoal brown
Eyeliner: Gel, brown
Under eye, outer corner: Charcoal brown
Under eye, inner coner: Pearl eyedust





Tsk. See? NO color. Despite it was rather heavy already. Another reason why I liked applying such heavy colors is because it simply gets "eaten up" when the camera flash is on and the pictures usually turn out colorless otherwise, very subtle.





Still no color. #$%ctb&*%wtf;//!?

(Note: I was playing with eye colors and blushers. No foundation applied.)











'neeways, the hungry ghost festival is coming. So be careful my dear. Don't anger the "good buddies".































Else sister Sadako (with very chio falsies) might visit you in the midst of your sleep to say hi!!!

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Scare ya, didn't I? :P

Look at the blurry camera and its lens. Does it reminds you of a well? That's where Sadako lives! In a well!




K lah, a chio one to calm you down. Albeit it looked kinda frivolous just with one side of the eye and half of the face done. I think the result looked mamasan-ish. No? Cover the left side and look at the right, I prolly seem like I'm in my late 30's.. Maybe even 40's. I proclaim hor, I is 24, not 42.

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It's photoshopped lah hello. I not so chio. Liiiiittle beeet chio maybe. (photoshop pictures to chioster also must have some basic natural default born with chio features one k! Else no matter how you edit also bo yong) Didn't touch the eyes thou'.

(P.S. I cannot say I'm ugly. Wait my parents very sad. Neither of you should think you are ugly too. Else wait your parents also very sad.)





Nah nah nah. All these not photoshopped one. Au naturale one ok!

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Review: Orphan *beware! contains spoiler*


The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt a child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late-for everyone. [D-Man2010] - Via IMDb


Plot: As much as I thought this movie was about some kid going round killing her parents and people that sets her in predicament. I was WAY wrong. It was so much more. A very disturbing movie I must say. So much so that I had a headache after watching. Mainly because I wasn't prepared - for such a twist. It was a total enjoyment. The headache was worthwhile afterall.

Cast: Boy I must say, Isabelle Fuhrman (Esther) could really act. At the age of 12, I must say she stands very close to prodigy actress Dakota Fanning.

Overall: Go. Go spend your 10 bucks on this. Unlike most movies, Orphan is one movie that is filled with unpredictability. By saying this, I'm referring to the last 15-20 minutes of the movie. The climax. Where there will be a drastic twist which many of us cannot predict.

Rating: 8/10.

I'm going to think twice next time when I sees an innocent kid.

(extreme spoiler!!) Hint: The orphan, is not an orphan at all.

Chio models from Mac calendar

Check this out from Annie's blog.

Argh!! My eyes!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Before and after

Applause for myself first - I THINK I AM FREAKING BRAVE TO DO THIS.

While most of you had past experience (maybe even ongoing) on skin problems, I too had my fair share of it. In fact, I had very very huge share of it.

Was plagued by some serious acne and scarring problem during late last year on the T-zone. Not that I didn't have any before, but I'd say what I encountered last year made me felt really helpless because nothing seem to work for me. NOTHING.AT.ALL.

I'm gonna show you how bad it looked. (despite I had even worse ones which I didn't even bother to snap pictures of) Ready?
















Boo!

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(and this was taken in the process of healing. imagine worst ones)

I started investing in my new skincare products (plus supplements) and isolated my precious makeups. :((( Tried anti-biotics prescribed by the docs but it didn't help at all. I ended up with endless puking and seriously, it never fails to wreak my day.

And this is how it looks these days. Nothing too hoo-hah but it's some realistic improvements. Something which I've seen for myself. Well I'm still have abit of breakouts now and then but at least I know of a product that actually heals and slays off those annoying acne!!

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P.S. Don't even think of concealing the area when you are experiencing severe outbreaks like those show in my first pic. It'll only worsen the condition. Not only it clogs pores and deprives the skin from breathing, when removing the makeup it causes unnecessary contacts and agitation to the outbreaks too.

Don't say I never remind you hor...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Pictures from KL trip! *edited*

The infamous Petronas Twin Tower which the very suaku me saw for the first time.


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Wanted to snap more pictures of the room budden I got engrossed in some movies shown on our huge palsma tv. We were upgraded to the executive suite which was better than what we had booked.




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Chio rainbow. Think JJ snapped 5,712 pictures of it.




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Mad people going madder.

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And we have the sleepy heads. Everyone was exhausted from the journey and mad packed schedule. But, no pain no gain. Old saying but quite true.

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Ok abrupt end. Anymore updates do keep a lookout on my tweets yeah? Tarah.




P.S. Something's very wrong with blogger. I hate you.

Friday, August 7, 2009

It's a girl's thing

Craves. Corsets. Critiques