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Review: MAC lipstick in Lady Bug

2012-01-31T07:48:00.001-08:00

I love red lipstick for its versatility. It can makes you look healthy or intense depends on how much you pile it on.

Packaging: I really like MAC lipstick packaging. It looks like a sleek, black bullet.

Texture: it's a lustre finish. I don't know what it means but it's not a moisturizing lipstick. You will need to layer lip balm underneath. However, it's not super matte either.

Pigmentation: like most MAC lipstick, this has great pigmentation. It also leave a very long lasting stain.

Color: true to it's name, it looks like those red lady bugs you used to catch as a child. There's a hint of orange but I think it'll be flattering on most skin tone.

Price: ~ $20 Canadian.

Waiting.

2012-01-27T23:05:00.001-08:00

So sleepy...waiting for my ride at a 24h MickeyD.

I had a GNO and it was fun catching up with everyone. Also ate too much food as usual :p

Review: L'oreal le balm

2012-01-27T13:54:00.001-08:00

Packaging: Really pretty for a drug store products. Clear color lid + gold plated tube. I have to say L’oreal packaging is my fav. for drug store products.

Texture: It’s really soft and seems to melt upon contact with the lips so I don’t suggest extending the stick too far during application.

Function: Glide on really well and give a “plump” look to the lips, mask the dry flakes and after a few minutes, my lips are a bit softer. It’s not gonna beat your fav. Lip balm but reapplication will further soften your lips.

Pigmentation: These give the “your lips but better” look. So pigmentation is a 1/10.

Price: ~$10 @ most drug store. $8 @ Walmart.

Recommendation: If you’re a lip balm type of girl. You will definitely love these. They’re really just very fancy looking lip balm with a hint of color. I also like the fact that I can reapply these w/out a mirror.

The above picture is for Caramel Comfort (#819).

My lips were also super dry when i applied this and you can only see a bit of flakes.

It's Official

2012-01-24T22:34:00.000-08:00

I am a lazy human being.

My mantra for the season is " You know you're lazy when you get excited over cancelled plans". I thought it was funny at first, now I just feel sorry for myself =.=

I am literally forcing myself to go to the GNO. It's NOT that I don't love my friends or that I don't want to see them. I'm just so tired on a regular basis.

So... quick updates on life I guess?

Work life:

I've been working my usual day job and moonlighting on another design contract. I'm thinking of doing more than just sitting on my butt and waiting for projects to drop into my lap. (which is pretty much what's been happening so I'm not gonna whine about it). But it's a love & hate relationship.

House life:

I haven't done ANYTHING with the new place other than putting together my work station. At least we now have the internet :)

Love life:

I hope to not be single in my 30's. I love B to death. I do. It's just hard when the two of us have such strong personalities.

Beauty life:

My world is turning upside down right now. VASELINE has been my go to moisturizer for the past few weeks. It's so good at locking in moisture w/out the irritation.

Travel life:

I'm visiting VN again in June for 2 weeks. It's gonna be bonkers. I have relearn how to speak Vietnamese. I got yelled at over the phone by my grandma. She was freaking out that I couldn't speak Vietnamese. ..... Though honestly, ppl gotta give me a break, I have absolutely NO OPPORTUNITIES to speak Vietnamese in my life. It's either English or Japanese. All I get from my bf is "no more Pho".

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I do apologize for not posting more often. I *promise* I will update this blog more regularly.

What's your favorite drink?

2012-01-22T12:50:00.007-08:00

Caesar

Ask me anything

What was the worst concert you went to?

2012-01-22T12:50:00.005-08:00

I don't think I've ever been to one!

Ask me anything

What kind of candy do you most enjoy?

2012-01-22T12:50:00.003-08:00

The marshmallow with filling ones.

Ask me anything

Who and when was your first kiss?

2012-01-22T12:50:00.001-08:00

My first bf at 14.

Ask me anything

Do you believe in angels?

2012-01-22T06:29:00.001-08:00

Not really...

Ask me anything

Books vs Make-up

2012-01-21T22:44:00.001-08:00

Two of my hobbies are competing with each other.

"You either get rid of one of your bookshelf or no vanity table"

"Can't I put the bookshelves in the living room?"

"yes, ONE bookshelf. We can't have 3. There's not enough space!"

Good thing I bought Kobo eReader or we'd be buried 10 feet deep in books. When B become a "baller", I will request for my own library.

The holiday

2012-01-03T18:34:00.001-08:00

Well happy belated holiday to everyone out there! :)

I've been swamped with the move that I haven't touch a computer in ages.

As usual, my holiday was full of ridiculousness. =.=

Fought with bf on Christmas eve. Almost got him arrested on Jan 2nd. Came to a conclusion that we're too similar to each other but neither one of us wanna jump off the train wreck.

Ate lots of turkey. Gained a few more pounds. Ate a lot Japanese new year dishes.

Had a lot of fun running around my new empty room.

Met up with high school friends. Reassess my life goals and ambition only to realized I'm not ready to settle down. Which works out perfectly well since I am dating a younger guy.

I'm really happy with the new place and I was blissfully happy eating Mickey D's on new year eve.

Do you consider yourself a good dancer?

2011-12-24T09:51:00.001-08:00

Um... I'd like to think I used to be :( I haven't danced in ages. *sadness*

Ask me anything

What do you think is your most attractive feature?

2011-12-24T09:50:00.001-08:00

My eyes :)

Ask me anything

What one thing are you exceptionally bad at?

2011-12-24T09:49:00.001-08:00

Following through with my plans :(

Ask me anything

2 more days

2011-12-21T07:49:00.001-08:00

2 more days until I get a whole week off. Yay! But it's gonna be filled with moving and packing. Every time I walk into our new place I grin from ear to ear.

There's just so much more space!

B is so noob at living in apt. He didn't know how to use the fob, how parking gates work, how to use Venetian blinds...etc. I've lived in apt most of my life so I really miss it.

Sunscreen

2011-12-16T18:34:00.001-08:00

I'm not sure what is going on but my skin is getting lighter and lighter. I remember buying foundation ranging in the light medium color range in high school.

Then a few few years ago I was buying the 2nd lightest and now I'm buying the lightest. <--- which confuses the crap out of SA.

I've never been a sun girl so my exposure to the sun has always been the same. I can't use whitening skin care either.

But I did start using foundation with sunscreen after high school. Everyday. So I really think this is the culprit.

So all u pale skin loving girls out there, just slap on some sunscreen :)

Review: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate

2011-12-13T18:45:00.000-08:00

I originally wanted the regular ANR but got the concentrate by accident. But I am SO GLAD that I got this instead. (I did end up getting the regular ANR as well but that's another review ^-^) This has replaced my prescription (Desonide) cream. I don't know what's in there and how it works, but it calms my easily irritated skin better than my RX.

How you're supposed to use this: Use it for 3 weeks (21 days) and then stop and use your regular serum. It's meant to be an "emergency" treatment. But you know what? I use it more than 21 days and it seems to be fine.

Packaging: Opaque plastic with a droplet for dispensing products.

Texture: Milky in color and very light. It absorbs really fast into the skin. Not sticky but I think most serums are like this.

Fragrance: It smells like acid. Reminds me of chemistry class. lol

Effectiveness: For some reason, it helps with calming down irritations despite the acidic smell. I use a water base moisturizer afterwards because it does have a tendency to dry out my skin if use on its own. I also slap on toner just for kicks. In terms of hydration...I don't see my skin looking any plumper but the fact that it replaces my Desonide cream, I will always buy this.

Price: $93 CAD for 1 oz. Disgusting isn't it? If you're hesitant between this and the regular ANR, buy this. It's much better. I have the regular ANR and it just doesn't work as well.

Jealousy

2011-12-13T18:44:00.001-08:00

I'm not a huge fan of stuff animals but I do have a few that I keep for sentimental reasons.

So lately, I haven't seen my stuffed lion for a while. Thinking that it's under my massive clothing piles somewhere, I wasn't really looking for it until now.

"have you seen my lion?"
"oh that thing? I threw it out."
"WHAT?"
"I hate that thing. It's everywhere so I threw it in the storage."
"ohhh... Y do you hate it?"
"actually I'm gonna throw it out?"
"WHAT?!! Why?!"
"cause it's ugly. There's something wrong with it. Y are you attached to it and not to the bear that I got you?"
"I'm attached to both. You don't have the right to throw out my things"
" you know what? I'm gonna burn it"
"LOL. You can't burn it!"
"oh sure, go ahead and pretend that this is amusing. How would you like it if I keep my Ex's gift lying around? I know you, you'd fucking flip."

I'm mortified and amused at the same time. I'm imagining my lion being burn at stake like a witch hunt.

I rarely get to see him behaving like a wack job. He doesn't even blink when I get hit on.

I'm moving!

2011-11-30T16:55:00.001-08:00

Hell yeah!! My own bathroom, my own bedroom! I love B and all but I've learned to appreciate having my own space and quiet time.

B seemed kinda wistful that I'm no longer clinging onto every step he takes. Lol.

But I'm sure he's excited to have his own office.

Not so great part is we will be living in a not so safe neighborhood but I don't care. I grew up in a ghetto area anyways. As long as I don't do anything stupid.

I only plan on staying at the new place for a year or two max. After that I would like to own. <---- determined!!!

Self maintenance

2011-11-29T21:46:00.001-08:00

I should pluck my eyebrows.

Review: Nops baby touch pact - powder foundation

2011-11-26T23:42:00.001-08:00

I love The Face Shop when they have sales. Their sales are always 50% - 70% off.

Packaging: smaller than the usual compact. About the same size as Stila color convertible. Plastic and pearly pink. There's no built in separator for the puff but I keep the plastic cover it comes with.

Texture: it's smooth and finely milled. Works just as well as my Dior compact.

Coverage: its high coverage. Can replace concealer if you're using foundation underneath. On its own, it's good enough to brighten face and even out skin tone.

Price: $9 after 70% off reg price.

Recommend: yes!

Ps. I got the second shade and I'm a NC - 15.

Curling over kill

2011-11-26T23:06:00.001-08:00

I got too happy with the curling iron this morning.

Impatient

2011-11-26T22:59:00.001-08:00

B and I found an awesome place and we've filled out the application. I'll know whether we got the place or not on Monday. Omg I can't wait!!!

So yeah... We tried. We need more space or we're gonna get a divorce. Lol.
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I feel like we're practically married and part of me just wanna keep it this way forever. What if things change once we make it official ?

" hey, I like us "
" like? "
" yes like. Love is too volatile. " <---- I'm too cool for my own good.
" stop being so pessimistic "
" I'm not. When I like something, I stick with it forever. Like food "
" I'm not edible"
" you know what I mean "
" butaro, stop talking nonsense and behave "
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But I'm sure his parents and mine prefer us to stop living in "sin" some day soon. Hahaha.

I like his parents a lot and I hope to make my grandpa happy in time. He wants to see great grand kids who will be a total mutt of jap, viet, chinese, and canadian.

Lazy.

2011-11-24T07:56:00.001-08:00

I'm so lazy. When I was unemployed, I kept saying that I'll take better care of myself after I secure a job. But I've been working since April and I've done nothing but gain weight. Mess up my room constantly and whine about how I wanna move.

Why B puts up with my antics baffles me.

I don't even wear make up to work -.-

Anton's Pasta

2011-11-22T07:57:00.001-08:00

B wanted to be a pig and insisted we visit Anton's. My fault for telling him the portion is huge.

Pricing is fair.
Food's really nothing to write home about.
You will have left over to feed two ppl the next day.

Review: My beauty diary rose & white peony facial mist

2011-11-22T07:35:00.001-08:00

Omg. T&T finally carry the skin care line and not just the sheet masks!

Packaging: pink, princessy spray bottle. I wouldn't mind keeping it for other usage later.

Effectiveness: it's a bit thicker and I say it provides a bit of moisture on the go.

Fragrance: it smells like cheap rose French perfume :( It's really strong. The fragrance can be irritating but so far, so good for me.

Recommendation: it's a cute product. If you're already a facial mist fan, it's a fun addition. It's not a must have.

Price: $2.99 Cad at T&T supermarket and Osaka at Yaohan in Richmond, BC.

Sana nameraka honpo soy milk cream

2011-11-16T17:30:00.001-08:00

I've been suffering from dry sensitive skin for a really long time. But most moisturizers irritate my skin so I was left using a toner and spraying my face with mists every 10 min.

Anyway, this is love. It soothes my skin without causing irritations. But do be aware that if you're already dehydrated, no amount of cream is gonna help.

I like to apply this right after shower.
And in the morning, after spraying a facial mist.

Packaging: it's so simple. A white plastic jar with a paper sticker slap on top.

Texture: white, opaque, creamy, not oily, absorbs pretty fast.

Pros: non irritating, soothing, great for sensitive skin.

Cons: hard to locate in north America. It's pretty cheap on adambeauty.com. I'll put up a link when I get to an actual computer :)

Mac big bounce eyeshadow review

2011-11-03T19:15:00.001-07:00

A highly overdue product review.

Packaging: glass pot with black caps. Same size as their paint pots.

Texture: they're not bouncy like the Asian jelly shadows. They're more wet and liquidy.

Pigmentation: these are sheer despite how they look when you swatch on your hand. But I love the sheer, wet look when it dries.

I find applying with fingers works the best. With a tapping motion. Then blend out the edges. Sometimes I use a brush afterward to concentrate colors in one area.

I highly recommend Impeccably Rich and Sizzlin' Diva. They look gorgeous together. Esp. With green eyes.

If you have a cosmetic company near you, these are going for $11/pot :)

Omg I made lasagna!

2011-10-26T18:24:00.001-07:00

It was surprisingly easy o.o and fast.
Not very healthy but I thought I should feed bf Caucasian food every once in a while.

Totally random but why on earth is my Tim Hortons playing Vietnamese music?! O.o

Diet & work

2011-10-25T17:12:00.001-07:00

I had a talk with my boss today and he's very happy and impressed with me. Wheeee!! I think I'm a natural admin person. Lol.

So this prolly means I'll pass probation.
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I've been reading the south beach diet and it's been really dry. Ppl think I'm crazy for going on a diet but it's more of a healthy lifestyle change for me. I don't want junk food to be my main food source.

Will keep a progress journal :)
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Example of ridiculous self love:

iPhone makes selca too easy -.-

Living dirty

2011-10-24T17:04:00.001-07:00

I have a tendency to date Neanderthals. It comes with exasperations like these:

"bu-chan, I don't feel good today."

"oh no, r you sick?"

"I felt a little nauseous today, couldn't eat lunch"

"do you have the flu?!"

"I don't know...I dropped a kiwi on the floor yesterday and I thought it was ok."

"did you eat it?"

"yeah"

"did you wash it before eating it?"

"no...."

"well there you go. Have you learned your lesson?"

"......"

Annoyance

2011-10-23T09:56:00.001-07:00

I went to my friend's engagement tea party yesterday and it was so much fun. There was one person that kept saying tactless and rude things to me and it was really annoying.

She always target me for some reason. So I decided "friends" like her I don't need. Friends ask each other how they're doing after not seeing each other for a while. They don't attack you with rude comments.

Anyway, rant aside I managed to snap some photos!

This was afternoon tea at the fairmont pacific rim. The hotel's lounge was beautiful. I wanna go back there with bf but it's 45/person (tips incl.) So it's a little pricey :p

blogging on the bus.

2011-10-21T17:22:00.001-07:00

Is it possible to have fingers cramps?

I'm being called feisty at work 0.o and I've really toned myself down a lot already!

I love my work place. We get to swear :) not that I've been swearing! it's just funny that most ppl do and they're like

"oh shit, excuse my language....did I just swear again?"

Migraine

2011-10-20T21:20:00.001-07:00

Comes like clockwork. Nothing in my life is as on scheduled as this god damn headache.

$3 bb cream - nops v-line bb cream

2011-10-19T22:02:00.001-07:00

Whoa! Sk cara (formerly known as the face shop) at metrotown was clearing this out. Retails on sasa for $18.

The color is even lighter than missha no.21 so it's a bit too light for me. But it has very good oil control!

Left: nops
Right: Missha

Update after 4 days of wearing this:

Fragranced: yes! No irritation but there is a potential.

Texture: it's thicker than the usual bb cream so it gives medium to high coverage. But its not uncomfortably thick.

Color: it is for very very pale skin. Mac nc 15 and lighter.

Oil control: superb. I've been skipping my powder and I was still oil free after 8 hours. I have combo skin.

Verdict: if it wasn't so pale I'd stock up on this. But missha is still my no.1.

Work fashion

2011-10-19T17:28:00.001-07:00

You'd think that working in an office where you're allowed to wear whatever, I'd be Ms. Fashionable. But no, I look more like a walking zombie on a regular basis. Sigh.

It also doesn't help that my coworker wears the same outfit since I've met her.

So hungry

2011-10-18T17:50:00.001-07:00

I'm always starving after work. It's my preferred dinner time but Ben eats later so I end up eating 2 dinners. No wonder I gained weight after dating him.

Drama

2011-10-17T17:07:00.001-07:00

B and I got into a fight at Aberdeen. He was ranting on everything Asian while I was going gaga over everything Asian. I wanted my mixed organs and bb creams and bb tea. I could care less if there were ten thousand Lexus in one parking lot.

I was so pissed I started to cry and stomped my way thru the mall while ppl stared at us.

I was gonna take lots of photos but I ended up just a few 😥

4S camera is very good!

2011-10-15T01:21:00.001-07:00

Proud owner of iPhone 4S

2011-10-14T20:52:00.001-07:00

Wheeeeee! Test blogging :)

can’t sleep

2011-10-14T02:25:00.001-07:00

It’s either the stomach acid or the iphone excitement. Either way, I’m fucked for work tomorrow.

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I’ve been plagued w/ a HUGE DILEMA. To rent or to buy. The renting market is stupidly expensive for what B & I want. Honestly, I don’t wanna pay $1500/month for rent, even if I can afford it, IT'S STUPID.

The smart move is to stay where I am for a year and buy….but this means I have to learn the art of living in small spaces like the Japanese. =.= Why is my bf so useless when it comes to these things? He is Japanese after all :(

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Self revelation of the week:

1. I’m an anti-social extrovert. (google it)

2. I hate 80% of the female population. I find them to be catty, selfish, easily jealous bunch of ignoramus. I’m not saying there aren’t amazing women out there. I’m lucky enough to be acquainted with a lot of them. But I’m also unlucky enough to encounter a bunch where I truly wanna shove them off a cliff.

3. I’m "white washed”. *sob*

“You’re so white washed”
”I am NOT white washed! I love my Asian stuff”
”Just because your eat stinky food doesn’t mean you’re Asian.”
”Shut up, my food taste good.….I dress like an Asian chick. Look, I even have an LV bag!”
”Take a hint, your best friend was black. You feel out of place in Chinatown or Nammertown, but feel right at home in Seattle where Asian population is minimal. Asian parents dislike you on a regular basis but Caucasian ones love you. You can’t even use a chopstick properly.”
”wtf. I like my Asian boys.”
”So you got Yellow fever”
”aaaaaahhhh!!!! NOOooooooo!!!”

I hate to pigeon hole myself but I do admit I am very westernized :P I blame it on my grandparents. No, really, it’s all them, it has nothing to do w/ Canada.

iphone 4s

2011-10-10T23:58:00.001-07:00

I dropped my cell phone for the 10 millionth times and have been disconnected from the world for 2 weeks. It was about time for me to get a new phone anyways.

I was dilly dallying on getting an iphone. Now I’m forced to bite the bullet and get my ass to Bell. Or Craigslist but I worked out a deal w/ Bell.

I most likely will be blogging more when I get my iphone. I realized life w/out a smart phone is unbearable.

I can’t wait till end of week so that I can get my grubby hands on the iphone 4S!!!!

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8 - 4

2011-09-23T21:04:00.001-07:00

I spent 6 yrs in University to surf the net and read my Kobo. That’s just dumb.

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B seems to be telling me to “behave” a lot lately and it’s a little irritating. I was telling him that I don’t believe in love at first sight.

“As a matter of fact, I don’t believe in love at first month or even first year. It’s all too superficial. If I could care less whether you live or die 30 years down the road, what’s the point of being w/ you? Just so you know, I still like you. I haven’t even cheated on you and you know how I’m like when I’m done with a guy.”

B’s reply: “Bu-chan, Behave.”

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My friend thought that it’s perfectly normal to call me during work to “gossip”. I had to politely reminded her that I’m “working” (technically anyways).

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Inspo

2011-09-18T20:28:00.001-07:00

I wanna put bf in one of those ancient Chinese Kung Fu Master and snap photos of him.

Gone Fishin'

2011-09-12T18:43:00.000-07:00

I stepped out of my office and got a text megs from B telling me that he has "gone fishing" with his friend.

All I can think of is "fish for dinner".

3 years ago, I would've flipped if I got that text. Our house is a disaster and he has decided to go where?! But old age has mellowed me out.

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I know I'm supposed to have written a bunch of beauty product reviews but I haven't had the time to take photos so the review will just have to be push back. wahahaha.

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Lesson of the week: Don't waltz into a hip/popular restaurant wearing PJs, no make up, and uncombed hair.

Why?

Because your bf will inadvertently *bump* into some gorgeous Japanese girl who JUST HAPPENED to be an acquaintance.

I instinctively grabbed B's hands when the two of them started babbling in Japanese. I couldn't help it and I wanted to throw some soy sauce between them. The chic couldn't stop gushing and blushing and B was too stupid to notice. FUCK.

Oh and WHY was I even in there in the first place? We were picking up food for his parents. fml.

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Good news of the week:

My new work place is great! Everyone's SUPER friendly and I spent the day designing letter heads and wireframes.

Boss: I need you to give this some *umph!*
Me: What's it for? presentation?
B: No, it's for a proposal
Me: Oh ok
Boss: I really need your help *looking lost*
Me: Well, you got me till Friday….and whenever… o.0

If I'm a really good girl, I will get another design contract w/ UBC. Here's a kicker, my ex-fiance will be my direct supervisor. WAHAHAHAHAHA.

Guilty as charged

2011-09-07T13:58:00.001-07:00

I am so sorry =.= I've been too busy with families (mine & B) to attend to my blog. I *think* about writing new entries. But none of my thoughts materialized :P

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I haven't started my new job yet :) But I have been working on temp assignments. Gotta pay mah bills yo =.=
Nothing exciting has been going on. I went to Kelowna w/ family, did a lot of reading, watched a lot of movies, took a lot of naps.

In other words I've been leading the life of a hermit.

It also doesn't help that my bf is a bigger hermit than I am. You have to twist his arm to get him to attend ANY kind of social events. The ironic thing is he has great social skills. If you do manage to throw him into a crowd, he'll make friends left, right, center o.0.

I think it's his humor. He's a funny guy.
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To make up for my lack of postings, I will do some product reviews tonight! <-- When I get home from work & movies :P

1. La Ligne de Chanel (cake eyeliner)
2. Mac Big Bounce (Gel shadows)
3. Chantecaille Future Skin (My HG foundation)

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Exciting News: B finally got his passport! We're going to the States for shopping sooooon! Wheeeee!

life

2011-08-23T23:40:00.001-07:00

I have a tendency to fall off the face of the earth when I start working.

Long story short, the job that I *thought* I got, I didn’t get.

Well I did, but I just couldn’t wait all the way until Sept to get a final answer so I was like “meh, I’m gonna keep going to interviews and we’ll see where it goes.” I also didn’t like how she wasted my time being so wishy washy.

I ended up in a much better situation!

Things really do happen for a reason. The new company is really interested in my design skills and asked if I can help them w/ their promo materials ^0^

I start work in Sept. Until then, I’m sorting papers and picking my nose and staring into space at my temp assignment.

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My first blog sale

2011-08-15T00:54:00.000-07:00

B has been nagging me to put some of my beauty products on sale to prevent my vanity drawer from collapsing :)

I don't think I've ever met a product junkie that hasn't been led down the path of a blog sale.

I'm a complete noob at this but I spent the entire day setting up my Paypal account. The reason why I chose Paypal is security & ease of use (for both parties!)

All of them are barely used, in super duper condition, and are sold @ 50% and less than retail.

Clicky on banner above or link in my sidebar to visit the "shop" ^-^

Midnight call

2011-08-11T01:32:00.000-07:00

Sounds romantic isn't it?

In truth, it was my DAD who called me at midnight while I was snoozing. He had an academic meltdown.

I REALLY think people should be FORCED to take parenting certificate before they pop out a baby.

Even if the baby was half way out, you push it back in until the parents passed the exams.

They need to prove that they're not gonna be COMPLETE MORONS as parents.
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oh man...I gotta be @ my new work place at 9:30am and I can't fall back asleep *sob*

I believe I got the job

2011-08-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

So...after a million phone calls back and forth among my consultant, my future boss and I,

I'm offered the position!! OMG!!!! In one day! I'm to go in and sign papers tomorrow.

I got the max possible wage and despite it being for a Mat leave, I don't care! The office is beautiful, the location is beautiful (commute isn't as bad as I thought), I get to wear whatever I want, and I get to learn legal administration.

P said she'll place me in different office if I don't get an extension. But I plan on working for this company even if the position doesn't extend. I freakin' love this place so far.

B will buy me work clothes and take me out to movies tonight to celebrate.

I am so glad I left my last office. SOOOOOOO glad.

Late night thoughts

2011-08-10T00:55:00.001-07:00

I have a job interview tomorrow but am I going to bed? Nooooo....I'm blogging <--- Such efficient use of my time.

Anyways, I've prepared for it, I hope I get the job because it's very very decent pay. Commute is a bitch though.

I don't care if I'm gonna be an OL instead of a designer for now. I just wanna own a condo.

I was talking to B and mentioned to him that I used to be much more driven than now. I dunno what happened but I feel like I'm slowly burning out. I don't even have the energy to "blow up fantastically" like I used to.

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My beef with FB:

I had to shut down my FB because I realized that it was not a good source of stress reliever for me. I've been reading in my spare time instead, which is actually A LOT more entertaining than stalking people. But I do get curious as to what everyone is doing because my friends don't contact me anymore.

What I wanna know is, why the hell do ppl not contact you via email/phone anymore?

What happens when you've decided that you don't wanna be:

1. exposed to 300 ppl that you DON'T TALK TO.
2. have your personal information owned by FB
3. be exposed to stupid status updates. And then you feel like a bitch for thinking ppl are stupid. But then only to realized, you're the moron who spends time pondering about other ppl's status updates.
4. feel sad when ppl ignore you on fb =.= (like my bf. *sob*)
5. unconsciously compare your life to other ppl's life when YOU KNOW that FB is a brag fest and that you're guilty of it too.
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M: "hon...am I gonna loose all my friends now that I've shut down my fb?"
B: "hm...you should be careful or you're gonna end up like Skinny. Loner for life" <-- not an active FB member.

** But then I DID declared that "I'm in the process of becoming a hermit".

So what's your thoughts on FB? Is your social life inevitably & sadly connected to social media/network?