Chuck Taylor All Star,

I badly want to repurchase this!

New chapter,

Hi there. I haven't been here for a while now. I haven't taken any selfies in a while now. I haven't gotten any proper full time job. I haven't got to know my final results. I haven't officially graduated. And the list goes on. School has ended for me. So far so good, no emails or whatsoever that I received telling me to repeat any modules in school. I've been on a hunt for a proper full time job for about 2 months but failed. Yes I know it's not easy to land in a proper full time job especially when you are fresh out from polytechnic. So now I'm working part time rather than wasting time. At the same time I'm still hunting for a proper full time job. I want to bring back a good pay too.

The sweetest thing that my mama have been doing is to still give me pocket money even though I'm earning from my part time job. She says she will only stop when I got a proper full time job. How sweet is that. I can't wait for her to receive a letter from my school inviting her on my graduation ceremony. That will totally make her smile from ear to ear.

I'm getting a little more afraid now that I'm getting out of school and I have no school life to look forward to. I wish I could still continue being a full time student. I hate being an adult. Why? Responsibilities gets bigger. You get hurt more. You have to deal with more stupid stuff. You have deal with the crazy amount of money you need to fork out just to live each day. The transport fare in Singapore is just crazy. Shopping isn't as cheap anymore. Food gets more expensive too. Houses are getting way expensive but shrinks so much smaller now. Everything is just.............. But oh well time waits for no man. Got to face it, live it, conquer it.

Fifty four,

Every 21st // Fifty four months old.

It has been a wonderful journey for the past 4 years plus. To many more months and years to come. It was never easy but it was all worth it. MFM all the way - never stop making memories together be it good or bad. It just makes us grow stronger together. Never stop showing love, care and concern cause that makes us feel appreciated. Never stop the communication between us because communication is key in a relationship, it keeps things going. Without communication, the relationship might just die out. 

Let us continue to work towards the goals we have as one. Never give up. Good things comes to those who persevere and keeps going. 

Remember this? > "Watch us grow". Yes, people will continue to watch us grow, as one.

Every time spent, every memory created, every argument we faced, every smile we have, every laughter we made, every tear we shared, every photo we have taken and every step we have taken together since the beginning are really precious. It's nice to be growing up together over the years - the changes we have to make, the sacrifices we have to go through but all of that does not make the love between us die out.

I still find it unbelievably amazing as to how we could come this far. May we continue to grow together, as one till eternity. Much love from me to you, dear soldier.

Face powder,

I have heard a lot about these two matte powders. How good are they? I'm unsure of which should I try. I have oily and acne-prone skin (I am an acne sufferer who deals with hyper pigmentation/scarring) 

Which powder will be of a better choice?

Maybelline Dream Matte powder.

Image from: http://www.maybelline.com/

Rimmel Stay Matte powder

Image from: http://us.rimmellondon.com/

Beauty,

I grabbed this image from my instagram. Don't mind the quality but this is what I got from a giveaway! I'm so happy for being the chosen one! If you're wondering this giveaway was from >> http://kohlmadverts.wordpress.com/ (: Thank you so much!

All 8 items here are the items that I would gladly love to try! Let me type out what are the products below:-

1) Covergirl Lash Perfection Mascara

Never had the chance to buy a mascara which comes in such a packaging. The brush is separated from the bottle. Singapore don't sell mascaras in that manner.

2) Covergirl Liquid Blast Eyeliner 

I heard a lot of good things about this! Totally can't wait to try this out since eyeliner is one of my most used cosmetic. I heard that the creamy formula helps you to not have to use so much in order to achieve a light smokey look. Sounds good.

3) Philosophy Candy Cane High Gloss

I'm not really a fan of glosses but no harm trying this out and I've not tried anything from this brand, so yeah.

4) Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Bronzer and Blusher

Another brand which I've not tried at all. Swatched it on my hand and it looks shimmery and the colour does not really show on my skin. I'm not a fan of shimmery bronzers and blushers anyway but I probably could use this for highlight.

5) Wet and Wild 'Sweet as Candy' Eye Shadow 

Many youtube gurus rave about this product! Love the shades in this palette. Sweet and natural at the same time. Especially the shade of pink, it's perfect.

6) MAC Crushed Metallic Pigment in 'Maribu' 

I got my hands on the limited edition X'mas 2012 collection!

7) Real Techniques Stippling Brush 

Been wanting to get my hands on them! Saw many people using it and results seem to be positive.

8) Pantene Night Miracle Leave On Creme Serum

Just the right time to receive this. My hair needs some SOS now.

I'm superbly excited to try them out! 

Last,

By the time you read this, I've ended my last presentation as a student is Republic Polytechnic. I've completed my individual presentation last Friday and today I've completed the last presentation together with my Final Year Project team. 

May my results turn out to be positive and I'll see myself graduating this year! It has been a wonderful journey for the past 3 years and I'm sure going to miss the awesome people and the memories we made (:

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I'm currently looking for a job. A new chapter. It's a scary feeling but time waits for no man. I got to learn how to survive. So here I go.

Tea Tree,

I love The Body Shop. I love their products (most of their products). I use their tea tree range for my face. I mix and match my face products but here are what I have and use for my face from The Body Shop's tea tree range. 

Note: Photos are taken from The Body Shop website (http://www.thebodyshop.com.sg)

I don't use this everyday, it tends to dry out my skin. I use this once in ever 2-3 days or on days when I feel my skin needs some tea tree. I am an acne sufferer just for your information. It gives out this refreshing feeling when I wash the cleanser of my face. I love that feeling. That minty refreshing feeling.

I don't use this everyday as well. For the same reason, it tends to dry out my skin. I usually use this on days when I do not have to be out and about and on days where I'm out without putting on any make up. It helps to control my oily skin and dries our my acne faster. I love the smell that it gives and it's calming to me.

I have this in my make up bag. I rarely use this because I always use my tissue to blot the oil off my face. I'll use this whenever I feel like it to be honest but it's a good product. No doubt about it. It treats my skin while blotting oil off my face. How awesome is that!

I'll bring this out on days when I'm going to the beach especially! After all the fun with the sea water and sand, my skin has "suffered" enough, so this wipes will help! It has the tingly feeling each time I use the wipes and of course it is refreshing after that!

My favourite product among all that are shown here. This works like magic! I've gone through many bottle of it and I don't regret a single bit. Sometimes I mix about 2 drops of the tea tree oil with my aloe vera gel before bedtime as my moisturizer and it work like wonders.

Are you a fan of The Body Shop tea tree range? Share it with me maybe? (:

Sleek,

My first 2 products from Sleek! I've heard a lot about Sleek and I've been wanting to try any of their products! So now I've got my hands on them. It's actually my Mama who bought it for me, wee! I can't wait to try them out.

Have you tried them out? Share it with me! (:

A mystery box giveaway,

Don't you just love the thrill of receiving a mystery box? If its me, I love the thrill. Check out LolaRose blog for a mystery box giveaway! http://lolarose1.blogspot.sg/2013/01/thank-you-giveaway-mystery-box-of.html?showComment=1361090940875#c5275683071651674420

Nails and Beauty,

If you ladies want to know about nails and beauty, do check out Natalie Roseanne >> http://www.natalieroseanne.com

I found her blog through a google search while I was searching for something related to nails. Check her out (:

Bellabox,

Hi all. I've just received my Bellabox for February 2013 about an hour ago. I could have gotten it earlier but I have been out lately and I have been postponing the delivery till today. Ta.q.bin have been giving me a thumbs up customer service so far. Anyway, let's get down to what I received for my bellabox this month!

Just for your information, this is only my second subscription for bellabox. I wasn't impressed with the products I received for my first subscription but I must say I'm actually loving what I got even before trying them out (except for one product, continue reading!) I love the box especially because it is a shade of red! Bias, because I love the colour red. 

This is what I saw when I first opened the box. How cute are the prints! It goes very well with the month of February! I'm most definitely keeping the wrap!

I really think this is cute. A love checklist to declare my love this February! I shall follow this and check all the listed items in the list. Spread the love!

The five products that I received for this month! I got so excited the moment I saw them. 

Left: Adonis Dermatox Anti-toxin

Right: Adonis Herbal Peel Gel

Sample size: 8gm/0.28fl.oz.

I've been wanting to try these two products and my wish came true receiving their samples through bellabox! I can't wait to try them out! 

Product: Institut Du Karite Extra Gentle Body Milk
Sample size: 1 fl.oz

Product: Lanvin Marry me! parfum
Sample size: 2ml/0.07 fl.oz

This was the product that I had tried. Sprayed once and I'm totally in love with it! It's the kind of scent that I go for. I'm definitely aiming to get the full size!

I even received two complimentary facial treatments from Adonis and it's said to be customized according to my skin type. Oh yeahhhhhhhhh.

So yup, that was what I received in my bellabox for this month! What's yours?

Lush,

(Image from Google)

I had my first visit to Lush at Wisma Atria, Orchard around early January of this year. Emotional Brilliance Translucent Face Powder is my first purchase from Lush. I spent quite a while in the shop because I really love how the shop smelled. It was like heaven. The soaps are all cute and it gives me the candid and fun feel. The same goes for their hair and face products.

I couldn't deny that the prices are a little steep but it does not do any harm to try, right? I've been hearing a lot about Lush about YouTube beauty gurus and me being a curious cat, I decided to join in. Just nice, I was running out of face powder and decided to spend SGD25 on this. I was a little skeptical and at the same time afraid because I'm suffering from acne and certain products just makes it worse. I took the risk to spend that much. 

The powder is fine. It says that it is translucent but when it goes on my face, it looks a little chalky. It's not exactly obvious but I have to buff it in a little more and it works. It hasn't broke me out so far. However honestly, it doesn't have a pleasant smell to it. I'm not a pro in explaining smell but it has a little of plastic smell which turned me off but I continued using it. After a while, the smell goes off. 

It's messy to have translucent powder in a pot like this. I've wasted the product a little just trying to get the powder on my brush. What I do now is to turn the pot upside down with the cap on and turn it around back.  After that I tapped the cover a few times and only then I'll open up. I'll swirl my brush on the cap where the powder is.

I'm unsure if I would recommend this product though but I'll recommend to try their soaps. Just perfect!

T.U.F Project Team,

I believe our project will be a success. Just hold on for a little longer. We're almost there!

At the very end,

Hi all! I haven't been blogging for a while as you can see. I'm most of the time busy (and I can't deny sometimes I'm just too lazy to update). Internship ended last year and I started my 2013 by going back to campus after 16 weeks of being away from it. I miss school! Honestly, I really do. It was a great feeling when I finally got to stepped into the campus. I feel so at ease. 

January is coming to an end soon. Don't you think time passed fast? I think it did. What have I been doing for the past month? Final Year Project (FYP). Yes, my team and I have been going to school on every weekday to complete things - reached school at around 12 noon and leaving school at around 11pm. It was no joke. It really is tiring but we got to hold on for we want to graduate. Well, who doesn't? Submission date is really near and we are accelerating even more to meet the deadline! 

3 years passed fast. Soon, in a blink of an eye, my polytechnic life is over and I'll be saying hello to workforce. Shucks. I'm really going to miss the feeling of going to school and being a full-time student. Due to FYP, I've been neglecting my family. I barely can communicate with them - it's either I'm sleeping and they're awake or I'm awake and they're already sleeping. I can't wait for my FYP to be finalized, compiled and submitted!

Once submission is done, I am pretty much free from school while waiting for results. My plans? To look for a job - probably only part time. I still need to adjust myself for time management (and also, it is easier to ask for off so that I can be physically there on my graduation day with my friends, hee!)

Just recently, I took up the challenge to learn about Adobe Dreamweaver. I have been friends with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. It got me to the stage of wanting to learn Adobe Dreamweaver because of the website that my FYP team is trying to build. It's interesting that random words and symbols could give you a function! That amaze me, a lot. I borrowed a book from the library but I'm going have to return it very soon. Probably I'm heading down to Bras Basah Complex to grab some books so I could refer to it anytime.  Excited!

Hmm... never thought that my schooling days will end so fast. Honestly, I'm not prepared to face the workforce and I'm not prepared to fully stepped into adulthood. Whatever it is, I got to learn to survive. There are so many things I wish I could do and achieve. I'm afraid of disappointments and especially when it comes from myself. I have goals for myself, my family, my friends and my boyfriend. Being ambitious is good but how do you cope and how do you plan things out? Growing up is scary.