Monday, November 12, 2012
Song of the day 《热情的沙漠》
歐陽菲菲 -《热情的沙漠》
我的热情好像一盆火
燃烧了整个沙漠
太阳见了我 也会躲着我
它也会怕我这把爱情的火
沙漠有了我 永远不寂寞
开满了青春的花朵
我在高声唱 你在轻声和
陶醉在沙漠里的小爱河
你给我小雨点 滋润我心窝
我给你小微风 吹开了花朵
爱情的小花朵 属于你和我
我们俩的爱情就像热情的沙漠
我在高声唱 你在轻声和
陶醉在沙漠里的小爱河
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Song of the day
Alicia Keys- This Girl Is On Fire
Love the song. This song is on fire. Makes me want to sing on the top of my lungs...
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Quote of the day
Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask an ugly heart...
Kevyn Aucoin
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Song of the day
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
For when the days are terrible and long...
Your brain feels like cotton wool...
Your heart has sunken into the pits of despair...
Your life is a miserable mess...
You feel like you have given up all hope...
Just remember: ' Can't have the sweet without the bitter..'
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Song of the day
小茉莉
主唱：楊丞琳
清晨下了一場雨
露水沾濕了小茉莉
白色花瓣純潔又清晰地聞著妳的呼吸
晚風吹拂青草地
夕陽染紅了小茉莉
微笑綻放不言也不語看不透妳的秘密
月光靜靜 薄暮籠罩小茉莉
凝視著妳 捨不得離開妳
月光靜靜 薄暮壟罩小茉莉
等候著妳
走進我的夢裡 小茉莉
是否妳會把我忘記
小茉莉 請記得我
還在這裡 小茉莉
在枝頭上自然美麗
小茉莉 請記得我
不要把我忘記
One of favourite songs on mp3 player in the past....
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Inspirational quote of the day
“The point of life is not to just get by...We want to live well, but our foremost efforts should be to help others live well...”
St. Paul of Tarsus
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Song of the day
You Won't Let Me- Karise Eden
The vulnerability.
The heartache.
The pain.
All captured in this poignant song...
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Grand scheme of things
' Buy the ticket, take the ride..' (Hunter S Thompson)
In life, there is nothing worse than uncertainty, waiting and making decisions...
Uncertainty
The theme seems to recur every six years in my life. I remember in high school, there was an attempt to capture class of 2006' parting words. They asked me to describe my future, my reply: 'uncertainty'. Again, this uncertainty is here . Everywhere I go, everyone I talk to, has a direction, they talk of a brilliant dream of where they will be in the next 10 years, working at their dream hospital, in their dream career, living their dream... When I ask myself the same question, all I can say is that I want to be happy and content, doing what I love... But you know what, it's these unquantifiable dreams that are the hardest to attain. At least, with tangible/ material goals, there is a post to aim for. After that, you can just set the goal post even further...
Waiting
Birthing unit. Motherhood is a wonderful calling. However, I am just not sure it's for me... Despite, being fed on these Disney fantasies of a prince charming, happily ever after... This whole motherhood she-bang frightens me. Pregnancy scares me. Labour scares me. The whole prospect scares me. I am currently waiting for a birth. I pray to God that the baby will pop its head out soon...
Decisions
The whole of yesterday was spent deliberating over a decision that I had probably decided on since the beginning of this year. However, I was swayed by what others were saying, were doing and had decided on. Sure, I could just follow the pack... But deep down, I knew what I wanted. Even God was on my side. 6 times the coin was flipped on Bankstown. Why did I mope around the whole week, deliberating then?
That's why I have decided to 'buy the ticket, take the ride' and let's see where the roller-coaster will take me from here onwards...
After all, I may end up:
A/ Depressed, suicidal, on the brink of a breakdown, living in a mental institution.
B/ Living the humdrum of being a suburban stay at home mum
C/ Joining the sisterhood, devoting my life to God (that was once a childhood dream of mine)
D/ Passing from day to day in my daily job, living each day out
E/ Radiating with happiness and contentment doing what I love!
In life, there is nothing worse than uncertainty, waiting and making decisions...
Uncertainty
The theme seems to recur every six years in my life. I remember in high school, there was an attempt to capture class of 2006' parting words. They asked me to describe my future, my reply: 'uncertainty'. Again, this uncertainty is here . Everywhere I go, everyone I talk to, has a direction, they talk of a brilliant dream of where they will be in the next 10 years, working at their dream hospital, in their dream career, living their dream... When I ask myself the same question, all I can say is that I want to be happy and content, doing what I love... But you know what, it's these unquantifiable dreams that are the hardest to attain. At least, with tangible/ material goals, there is a post to aim for. After that, you can just set the goal post even further...
Waiting
Birthing unit. Motherhood is a wonderful calling. However, I am just not sure it's for me... Despite, being fed on these Disney fantasies of a prince charming, happily ever after... This whole motherhood she-bang frightens me. Pregnancy scares me. Labour scares me. The whole prospect scares me. I am currently waiting for a birth. I pray to God that the baby will pop its head out soon...
Decisions
The whole of yesterday was spent deliberating over a decision that I had probably decided on since the beginning of this year. However, I was swayed by what others were saying, were doing and had decided on. Sure, I could just follow the pack... But deep down, I knew what I wanted. Even God was on my side. 6 times the coin was flipped on Bankstown. Why did I mope around the whole week, deliberating then?
That's why I have decided to 'buy the ticket, take the ride' and let's see where the roller-coaster will take me from here onwards...
After all, I may end up:
A/ Depressed, suicidal, on the brink of a breakdown, living in a mental institution.
B/ Living the humdrum of being a suburban stay at home mum
C/ Joining the sisterhood, devoting my life to God (that was once a childhood dream of mine)
D/ Passing from day to day in my daily job, living each day out
E/ Radiating with happiness and contentment doing what I love!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Song of the day
Mr Perfect- Fahrenheit
If only such a being existed... In your wildest dreams, perhaps...
初次見面，請多指教，親愛的
Mr.Perfect 就是我 為了愛而呼吸
不准你有淚滴 只想看你很開心
快交出你的心 不要猶豫請放心
我已經等不及 想要炫耀我的魅力
一秒變一萬種姿態 責任就是對你寵愛
喜歡你對我的依賴 讓你每天精彩
+又成熟穩重 又天真懵懂
又是你的夢 又能陪你做夢
又為你解憂 又讓你心動
又是男傭 又是你的英雄
初次見面，請多指教，親愛的
Mr.Perfect 就是我 為了愛而呼吸
不准你有淚滴 只想看你很開心
快交出你的心 不要猶豫請放心
我已經等不及 想要炫耀我的魅力
一秒變一萬種姿態 責任就是對你寵愛
喜歡你對我的依賴 讓你每天精彩
Mr. Perfect 太愛你 你真的太幸運
高規格的愛情 完美的愛不可思議
我為了你 讓自己變極品
不能有瑕疵 因為對象是你
讀懂你內心的期待 看穿你心海的澎湃
不介意你對我崇拜 愛是與生俱來...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Song of the day
Highway to hell- ACDC
When life is a disaster.
Nothing is going according to plan.
A walking zombie.
Life is a catastrophe.
Your tears have been dried up.
No more to cry.
And I'm going down, all the way
I'm on the highway to hell...
Best driving song ever.
Best to listen to when life is hellish.
Best song to air guitar and scream your lungs out....
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Song of the day
Lovefool- The Cardigans
Favourite song of the 90s.
Anti-thesis of The Rules and He's Just Not That Into You.
One deserves more than this...
"So I cry and I pray and I beg
Love me, love me
Say that you love me
Fool me, fool me
Go on and fool me
Love me, love me
Pretend that you love me
Leave me, leave me
Just say that you need me..."
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Perfume- Lovely
I have always been on the quest for a signature fragrance... The perfume that fully defines you. The scent that others immediately recognises as you. Your signature.
In the past, I have always been drawn towards floral scents e.g. Cacharel's Anais Anais, Dior's Diorissmo, Philosophy's Amazing Grace etc.
I received SJP's Lovely as a gift, from the bottle and commercial, one would immediately think that this was a feminine scent and indeed, this was my first impression when I sprayed it on my wrist. Initial impression: powdery, floral, musky...
However, after a few more uses, I suddenly got a whiff of a masculine woody musky scent. Almost like a man's aftershave. I was completely taken back by the perfume. After a bit of research, I then realised that SJP had intended for this to be a 'genderless' perfume- dirty, sexy, musky... And it really depends on body chemistry, on some it reads 'feminine and floral', on others it reads 'masculine and woody musky'... Nevertheless, I quite enjoy this perfume- unobstrusive, sillage is decent, scent is comforting...
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Quote of the day
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do
the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no
safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring
adventure, or nothing...
Helen Keller
Helen Keller
Monday, April 30, 2012
Song of the day
Run away- The Corrs
I want to run away from all my troubles. From everything in this life. If only I could run away...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
BEAUTYQQ: I heart you!
Beauty QQ:
My inspiration!
I love her makeup! I love her wit! I love her approach on life!
I concur with her philosophy: inner beauty is important but that in itself, requires packaging. Her analogy: a makeup product no matter how great will not sell well if the packaging is unattractive... (True in many cases, but some cult products have managed to evade this problem... Alas, they have been packaged by gimmick and word of mouth...)
This applies to both man and woman. No matter how vibrant or great your personality is, you will not attract the attention of the one you desire if you persist on looking like King Kong... Makeup and fashion is your packaging...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Quote of the day
Sixteen Candles (1984)
And if this guy can't see in you
all the beautiful and wonderful
things that I see,
then he's got the problem.
I know. It just hurts.
That's why they call them crushes.
If they were easy,
they'd call 'em something else....
One of my favourite teen flicks of all time... Love the 80s....
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Song of the day
Madonna- Crazy for you
Classic Madonna. Absolute love. Absolutely crazy for this song...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Song of the day
One hit wonder from Jennifer Paige. This song defined my primary school years- absolute favourite back then... Funny how I never really understood the meaning of the song till now where I am closely paying attention to the lyrics....
"If you see something in my eye
Let's not over analyze
Don't go too deep with it baby
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Here's what I do, I play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
It's just a little crush
Not like I faint everytime we touch
It's just some little thing..."
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Going to the chapel... Going to get married...
I love weddings in all forms and nuances!
I love wedding preparations!
I love wedding dresses even more!
The excitement, exhilaration, energy of it all....
However, it is not me who is getting married this time... (In fact, I don't really think the mould of a traditional marriage would suit me very much- the wedding preparation would probably be more fun than the marriage itself...) I am helping my cousin prepare for her wedding! Am going bridal dress shopping this weekend! So excited! There is nothing more beautiful than the rosy flush of a new bride-to-be!
My perfect wedding dresses
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| Love the Audrey Hepburn influence on Rachel's wedding dress! |
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| Am absolutely enamoured with Kate Middleton's dress, with the classic Grace Kelly twist! |
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| Ivana Trump's wedding dress by Vera Wang- my dream dress! |
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Song of the day
Burns- Jason Chen
The world of my past
has collided with the present. Things buried deep into sea of memories have
once again been unearthed. Demons of the past have come to haunt my dreams
again. Who knew that escape would be so difficult…
Friday, March 23, 2012
Spilling my heart out
I miss blogging... I miss the whole stream of consciousness... I miss spilling my heart out...
The past fortnight has been a handful:
- Uni has started again. Am currently on my GP term.
- Chinese school has started again.
- Exams. Assessments. Impending deadlines.
- Lack of motivation. Lack of direction. Lack of insight into the future.
- Thought of the future scares me. It's hazy. Grey. Uncertain.
- Everyone has started fretting about final exams, which are coming up in 6 months time.
- Anxiety attacks have started again
- Upper back pain, possibly due to muscular strain.
- Everyone has started studying for vivas whilst I am currently procrastinating.
- Lack of sleep
- I am driving to my GP placement- driving and parking has never been my forte of mine.
- My skin is reacting either to the stress or it's another case of cosmetic acne- I have started using Dr G BB cream again which may be the culprit. However, I am cleansing religiously with cleansing oils, makeup remover and toners.
- Sixth year. Final year student. The thought scares me- the exams, finality, uncertainty of it all...
- Weekends are just not long enough.
- Hopefully I will be able to get through this year...
- Such is life...
As Kelly Clarkson puts it, ' What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Stand a little taller. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. What doesn't kill you makes a fighter...'
The past fortnight has been a handful:
- Uni has started again. Am currently on my GP term.
- Chinese school has started again.
- Exams. Assessments. Impending deadlines.
- Lack of motivation. Lack of direction. Lack of insight into the future.
- Thought of the future scares me. It's hazy. Grey. Uncertain.
- Everyone has started fretting about final exams, which are coming up in 6 months time.
- Anxiety attacks have started again
- Upper back pain, possibly due to muscular strain.
- Everyone has started studying for vivas whilst I am currently procrastinating.
- Lack of sleep
- I am driving to my GP placement- driving and parking has never been my forte of mine.
- My skin is reacting either to the stress or it's another case of cosmetic acne- I have started using Dr G BB cream again which may be the culprit. However, I am cleansing religiously with cleansing oils, makeup remover and toners.
- Sixth year. Final year student. The thought scares me- the exams, finality, uncertainty of it all...
- Weekends are just not long enough.
- Hopefully I will be able to get through this year...
- Such is life...
As Kelly Clarkson puts it, ' What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Stand a little taller. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. What doesn't kill you makes a fighter...'
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Song of the day
Fantastic Baby- Big Bang
I heart BIG BANG
(Korean hip hop boy band)! Love the song! Love the matrix free fall moves! Love
the play on the new images sported by each member!
I was first
introduced to the band via Taeyang's 'Make Love' (imagine a K-POP Usher)… Then
began going through all their back catalogues. Favourite songs include: Haru
Haru, Lies, Tonight and Beautiful Hangover. Boy bands were a hit back in the
90s with BSB, 5ive and N'sync but of late, they are no longer in vogue on the
Western pop scene. However, they are still very much alive on the K-POP scene
with bands like BEAST, 2PM , BAP etc. And of course, there are the ubiquitous
K-POP girl groups like SNSD (Girl's Generation), T-ARA, 2NE1, Wonder Girls etc.
(Interestingly, they all identical clones, fantastic choreography and extensive
use of auto-tuning)
K-POP boy bands rock
guyliner, extensive makeup, carefully co-ordinated outfits and dance moves to
kill… Just look at the guyliner in the MV above (puts me to shame…) As much as
I love BIG BANG and their music- there are a few things about them that annoy
me including: G- dragon (leader of the group who attempts to rock the
androgynous look but often fails), TOP (easily one of the most handsome in the group but of late, dress sense is OTT), Seungri (hardly ever sings)… Actually, I thought
the band was going to break up last year due to Daesung's car accident (crashed
and killed a motorcyclist), G Dragon and his marijuana usage and the group
members venturing into solo activities… However, this is no longer the case…
Love their new mini album- ALIVE. Two words:
Fantastic Baby.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Not such a glamourous topic: Drain Flies
Drain Flies
Also commonly known as the moth fly, sewage gnat, psychod fly or filter fly. Commonly breeds in moist grounds with organic matter. Typically found in the sides of drains, overflow pipes, sewage disposal beds, septic tanks and moist compost. They breed on the gelatinous material (consisting of hair, whatever content that flows in the pipes) on the sides of the drains. Though, they are not dangerous, they are damn annoying...
Upon my return to home from my rural term, I was greeted with a plague of these flies on the walls, mirror and smooth surfaces in the house... (Perhaps, a slight exaggeration on my behalf) We tried spraying insecticides which killed the visible flies but they returned with vengeance within the next week. Next, we tried pest bombs. Same problem. Then I began doing a bit of detective work and uncovered the identity of this unwelcomed intruder into my house.
There are a number of solutions to get rid of these pests:
And the mission begins....
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| Drain fly |
Also commonly known as the moth fly, sewage gnat, psychod fly or filter fly. Commonly breeds in moist grounds with organic matter. Typically found in the sides of drains, overflow pipes, sewage disposal beds, septic tanks and moist compost. They breed on the gelatinous material (consisting of hair, whatever content that flows in the pipes) on the sides of the drains. Though, they are not dangerous, they are damn annoying...
Upon my return to home from my rural term, I was greeted with a plague of these flies on the walls, mirror and smooth surfaces in the house... (Perhaps, a slight exaggeration on my behalf) We tried spraying insecticides which killed the visible flies but they returned with vengeance within the next week. Next, we tried pest bombs. Same problem. Then I began doing a bit of detective work and uncovered the identity of this unwelcomed intruder into my house.
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| Note: this isn't the plague of drain flies... |
There are a number of solutions to get rid of these pests:
- call the plumber to clean all the drains
- drain gel
- organic solution which consists of: dumping 1/2 cup salt down the drain, then dump 1/2 cup baking soda down on top of it. Follow that with 1 cup of plain white vinegar. Allow this concoction to sit overnight, and flush it all down with boiling water in the morning.
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| Unfortunately, I am not this kawaii... |
And the mission begins....
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Things happening in my life
- My uncle from HK has come to visit Australia for the next week or so, which means, eating out every single night… And because it's mainly the older generation- its good ol' style Chinese banquet food, which equates to flavour, richness, MSG and lots of fat…
- My article on HBV adherence to oral antiviral therapy has finally been published! YAY! The process has taken nearly 2 years from ethics, recruitment, data analysis, write-up to publication. To be quite honest, never thought of the possibility of being published… It was obviously the work of Lady Luck and Fortune…
- To celebrate the above good news, I decided to treat myself to a Lancome khol eyeliner in Black Ebony (seriously, the Lancome khol eyeliners are perfect for achieving the smoky eye effect) and Dior eyeliner brush…
- Am absolutely enamoured with my Elizabeth Arden color intrigue eyeshadow palette in Cashmere Neutrals- it's such a lovely neutrals palette perfect for work and casual outings… It's highly pigmented with little fallout as opposed to the SLEEK storm palette. With regards to the Intervene eyecream, it's not too bad… 1. It has SPF 15+. 2. Acts as good base for my Lancome under-eye concealer. 3. Has shimmer which does help to brighten my under- eye area.
- Product that changed my life: Clinique Clarifying Lotion # 2. I have been using it for the past fortnight and the results are impressive. Brighter, radiant, blemish-free skin… Initially, was quite hesitant due to the fact that it contained alcohol but surprisingly my skin has not reacted at all…
- Attended a birthday dinner tonight, it was so lovely to see the old familiar faces. These are the friends I first met during my first year of med school and I am so glad that we are still in touch with each other…
- Jung Da Yeon, also known as 'Momjjang Ahjumma' (Mrs. Hot Body), head of a fitness empire in Korea. I have been trialling her Figurerobics, which promises toned arms, buttocks, abs and thighs, for the past week. Note: she was once an overweight housewife with 2 kids who decided to turn her life around at the age of 33 with the exercises in her routine and healthy dieting. Imagine the Korean equivalent of Tracy Anderson (celebrity trainer to Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow). Though, it is still too early to see any results, it is surprisingly addictive… My body is literally perspiring like crazy and sore after the workout. Admittedly, I have never been the most fit or healthy person, but it's time for a change…
- Went to the appointment this Monday. It is possibly the biggest decision I have made in my life. I am resolved to go through with it. I am glad I have the support of my family. Although, there have been people who have sneered at my decision, saying it's all due to vanity… I am going to go ahead with it. I hope at the end of this year, I will end up being satisfied with the results. Though, honestly, I am shaking with trepidation and anticipation…
- To buy list: (once I have hit the pan of its predecessor)
- Lierac Clay Masque
- Guerlains Meteorites
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thought of the day
I've always admired BeautyQQ not only because of her good looks, extensive makeup collection and sagely advice but also her honest take on things. It does take a quite a lot of courage to admit to plastic surgery. After all, if you deny vehemently, there is always the benefit of doubt... Perhaps, we should all take her advice and admire a person's beauty regardless whether natural or manufactured...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Song of the day
Sade- Smooth Operator
One of my favorite songs of all time. In one word, 'smooth'. This song is about the 'cad', the 'heart breaker', the 'smooth operator'... Callous and cold at heart, glides from, 'Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, western male, across the North and South to Key Largo, love for sale...'
*** Actually, it's one of my favorite driving songs, especially when there are no red traffic lights in sight, just smooth driving...
***On a side note, I know a person who bears an uncanny resemblance to the 'smooth operator' in the MV- with the same amount of sleaze and chutzpah....
*** Went out for dinner tonight, had a fortune cookie, message: 'something you had once lost will be found again'... I wonder what that may be....
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Chinese retorts!
For use when one is arguing in Chinese...
1. Stop complaining! 別發牢騷！
2. You make me sick! 你真讓我噁心！
3. What's wrong with you? 你怎麼回事？
4. You shouldn't have done that! 你真不應該那樣做!
5. You're a jerk! 你是個廢物/混球！
6. Don't talk to me like that! 別那樣和我說話!
7. Who do you think you are? 你以為你是誰？
8. What's your problem? 你怎麼回事啊？
9. I hate you! 我討厭你 ！
10. I don't want to see your face! 我不願再見到你！
11. You're crazy! 你瘋了!
12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你瘋了嗎？（美國人絕對常用！）
13. Don't bother me. 別煩我。
14. Knock it off. 少來這一套。
15. Get out of my face. 從我面前消失！
16. Leave me alone. 走開。
17. Get lost .滾開！
18. Take a hike! 哪兒涼快哪兒歇著去吧。
19. You piss me off. 你氣死我了。
20. It's none of your business. 關你屁事！
21. What's the meaning of this? 這是什麼意思？
22. How dare you! 你敢！
23. Cut it out. 省省吧。
24. You stupid jerk! 你這蠢豬！
25. You have a lot of nerve. 臉皮真厚。
26. I'm fed up. 我厭倦了。
27. I can't take it anymore. 我受不了了！（李陽老師常用）
28. I've had enough of your garbage. 我聽膩了你的廢話。
29. Shut up! 閉嘴！
30. What do you want? 你想怎麼樣？
31. Do you know what time it is? 你知道現在都幾點嗎？
32. What were you thinking? 你腦子進水啊？
33. How can you say that? 你怎麼可以這樣說？
34. Who says? 誰說的？
35. That's what you think! 那才是你腦子裡想的！
36. Don't look at me like that. 別那樣看著我。
37. What did you say? 你說什麼？
38. You are out of your mind. 你腦子有毛病！
39. You make me so mad.你氣死我了啦。
40. Drop dead. 去死吧！
41. I don't give a . 我才不管(理都不理)呢。
42. Don't give me your ****. 別跟我胡扯。
43. Don't give me your excuses/ No more excuses. 別找借口。
44. You're a pain in the ass. 你這討厭鬼。
45. You're an asshole. 你這缺德鬼。
46. You bastard! 你這雜種！
47. Get over yourself. 別自以為是。
48. You're nothing to me. 你對我什麼都不是。
49. It's not my fault. 不是我的錯。
50. You look guilty. 你看上去心虛。
51. I can't help it. 我沒辦法。
52. That's your problem. 那是你的問題。
53. I don't want to hear it. 我不想聽！
54. Get off my back. 少跟我囉嗦。
55. Give me a break. 饒了我吧。
56. Who do you think you're talking to? 你以為你在跟誰說話？
57. Look at this mess! 看看這爛攤子！
58. You' re so careless. 你真粗心。
59. Why on earth didn't you tell me the truth? 你到底為什麼不跟我說實話？
60. I'm about to explode! 我肺都快要氣炸了！
61. What a stupid idiot! 真是白癡一個！
62. I'm not going to put up with this! 我再也受不了啦！
63. I never want to see your face again! 我再也不要見到你！
64. That's terrible. 真糟糕！
65. Just look at what you've done! 看看你都做了些什麼！
66. I wish I had never met you. 我真後悔這輩子遇到你！
67. You're a disgrace. 你真丟人！
68. I'll never forgive you! 我永遠都不會饒恕你！
69. Don't nag me! 別在我面前嘮叨！
70. I'm sick of it. 我都膩了。
71. You're such a ! 你這個婊子!
72. Stop screwing/fooling/ messing around! 別鬼混了！
73. Mind your own business! 管好你自己的事！
74. You're just a good for nothing bum! 你真是一個廢物！/ 你一無是處！
75. You've gone too far! 你太過分了！
76. I loathe you! 我討厭你！
77. I detest you! 我恨你！
78. Get the hell out of here! 滾開!
79. Don't be that way! 別那樣！
80. Can't you do anything right? 成事不足，敗事有餘。
81. You're impossible. 你真不可救藥。
82. Don't touch me! 別碰我！
83. Get away from me! 離我遠一點兒！
84. Get out of my life. 我不願再見到你。/ 從我的生活中消失吧。
85. You're a joke! 你真是一個小丑！
86. Don't give me your attitude. 別跟我擺架子。
87. You'll be sorry. 你會後悔的。
88. We're through. 我們完了！
89. Look at the mess you've made! 你搞得一團糟！
90. You've ruined everything. 全都讓你搞砸了。
91. I can't believe your never . 你好大的膽子！
92. You're away too far. 你太過分了。
93. I can't take you any more! 我再也受不了你啦！
94. I'm telling you for the last time! 我最後再告訴你一次！
95. I could kill you! 我宰了你！
96. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! 那是我聽到的最愚蠢的事。
(比爾.蓋茨常用)
97. I can't believe a word you say. 我才不信你呢!
98. You never tell the truth！你從來就不說實話！
99. Don't push me ! 別逼我！
100. Enough is enough! 夠了夠了！
101. Don't waste my time anymore. 別再浪費我的時間了！
102. Don't make so much noise. I'm working. 別吵，我在幹活。
103. It's unfair. 太不公平了。
104. I'm very disappointed. 真讓我失望。
105. Don't panic! 別怕!
106. What do you think you are doing? 你知道你在做什麼嗎？
107. Don't you dare come back again! 你敢再回來！
108. You asked for it. 你自找的。
109. Nonsense! 鬼話
2. You make me sick! 你真讓我噁心！
3. What's wrong with you? 你怎麼回事？
4. You shouldn't have done that! 你真不應該那樣做!
5. You're a jerk! 你是個廢物/混球！
6. Don't talk to me like that! 別那樣和我說話!
7. Who do you think you are? 你以為你是誰？
8. What's your problem? 你怎麼回事啊？
9. I hate you! 我討厭你 ！
10. I don't want to see your face! 我不願再見到你！
11. You're crazy! 你瘋了!
12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你瘋了嗎？（美國人絕對常用！）
13. Don't bother me. 別煩我。
14. Knock it off. 少來這一套。
15. Get out of my face. 從我面前消失！
16. Leave me alone. 走開。
17. Get lost .滾開！
18. Take a hike! 哪兒涼快哪兒歇著去吧。
19. You piss me off. 你氣死我了。
20. It's none of your business. 關你屁事！
21. What's the meaning of this? 這是什麼意思？
22. How dare you! 你敢！
23. Cut it out. 省省吧。
24. You stupid jerk! 你這蠢豬！
25. You have a lot of nerve. 臉皮真厚。
26. I'm fed up. 我厭倦了。
27. I can't take it anymore. 我受不了了！（李陽老師常用）
28. I've had enough of your garbage. 我聽膩了你的廢話。
29. Shut up! 閉嘴！
30. What do you want? 你想怎麼樣？
31. Do you know what time it is? 你知道現在都幾點嗎？
32. What were you thinking? 你腦子進水啊？
33. How can you say that? 你怎麼可以這樣說？
34. Who says? 誰說的？
35. That's what you think! 那才是你腦子裡想的！
36. Don't look at me like that. 別那樣看著我。
37. What did you say? 你說什麼？
38. You are out of your mind. 你腦子有毛病！
39. You make me so mad.你氣死我了啦。
40. Drop dead. 去死吧！
41. I don't give a . 我才不管(理都不理)呢。
42. Don't give me your ****. 別跟我胡扯。
43. Don't give me your excuses/ No more excuses. 別找借口。
44. You're a pain in the ass. 你這討厭鬼。
45. You're an asshole. 你這缺德鬼。
46. You bastard! 你這雜種！
47. Get over yourself. 別自以為是。
48. You're nothing to me. 你對我什麼都不是。
49. It's not my fault. 不是我的錯。
50. You look guilty. 你看上去心虛。
51. I can't help it. 我沒辦法。
52. That's your problem. 那是你的問題。
53. I don't want to hear it. 我不想聽！
54. Get off my back. 少跟我囉嗦。
55. Give me a break. 饒了我吧。
56. Who do you think you're talking to? 你以為你在跟誰說話？
57. Look at this mess! 看看這爛攤子！
58. You' re so careless. 你真粗心。
59. Why on earth didn't you tell me the truth? 你到底為什麼不跟我說實話？
60. I'm about to explode! 我肺都快要氣炸了！
61. What a stupid idiot! 真是白癡一個！
62. I'm not going to put up with this! 我再也受不了啦！
63. I never want to see your face again! 我再也不要見到你！
64. That's terrible. 真糟糕！
65. Just look at what you've done! 看看你都做了些什麼！
66. I wish I had never met you. 我真後悔這輩子遇到你！
67. You're a disgrace. 你真丟人！
68. I'll never forgive you! 我永遠都不會饒恕你！
69. Don't nag me! 別在我面前嘮叨！
70. I'm sick of it. 我都膩了。
71. You're such a ! 你這個婊子!
72. Stop screwing/fooling/ messing around! 別鬼混了！
73. Mind your own business! 管好你自己的事！
74. You're just a good for nothing bum! 你真是一個廢物！/ 你一無是處！
75. You've gone too far! 你太過分了！
76. I loathe you! 我討厭你！
77. I detest you! 我恨你！
78. Get the hell out of here! 滾開!
79. Don't be that way! 別那樣！
80. Can't you do anything right? 成事不足，敗事有餘。
81. You're impossible. 你真不可救藥。
82. Don't touch me! 別碰我！
83. Get away from me! 離我遠一點兒！
84. Get out of my life. 我不願再見到你。/ 從我的生活中消失吧。
85. You're a joke! 你真是一個小丑！
86. Don't give me your attitude. 別跟我擺架子。
87. You'll be sorry. 你會後悔的。
88. We're through. 我們完了！
89. Look at the mess you've made! 你搞得一團糟！
90. You've ruined everything. 全都讓你搞砸了。
91. I can't believe your never . 你好大的膽子！
92. You're away too far. 你太過分了。
93. I can't take you any more! 我再也受不了你啦！
94. I'm telling you for the last time! 我最後再告訴你一次！
95. I could kill you! 我宰了你！
96. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! 那是我聽到的最愚蠢的事。
(比爾.蓋茨常用)
97. I can't believe a word you say. 我才不信你呢!
98. You never tell the truth！你從來就不說實話！
99. Don't push me ! 別逼我！
100. Enough is enough! 夠了夠了！
101. Don't waste my time anymore. 別再浪費我的時間了！
102. Don't make so much noise. I'm working. 別吵，我在幹活。
103. It's unfair. 太不公平了。
104. I'm very disappointed. 真讓我失望。
105. Don't panic! 別怕!
106. What do you think you are doing? 你知道你在做什麼嗎？
107. Don't you dare come back again! 你敢再回來！
108. You asked for it. 你自找的。
109. Nonsense! 鬼話
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Blast from the past
Today whilst cleaning, I unearthed a number of poems hidden in the bottom of my drawers. Back in high school, I was an aspiring poet/ writer/ journalist/ novelist/ playwright... The idea is quite laughable now given how little I actually write or read nowadays... In year 9, we had to do a portfolio to represent a year's work, I decided to do a poetry anthology on: 'love'... (Though, I do have to commend my 15 year old self on the attempts to employ all the poetry techniques we have been taught) To be quite honest, what would a naive who's hardly seen the world, never been in love, know? Probably everything she's gathered from all the chick-lit fiction, romantic comedies, love dramas, Sweet Valley High books...The melodrama, naivety and ignorance of youth...
My favourites from the collection:
Love Is A Red Rose
Love is a red, red rose
Newly sprung from winter's grounds.
An innocent and alluring beauty,
That soon withers to brown.
Tale of Love and I
Saintly whispers of holy men
Echo through the lonely air.
Light footsteps of slyphides
Compose melodies so rich and fair.
Love had once cradled me
And revealed his wonders of joy
His promise of staying true
To me, was nothing but a lie.
Leaves of gold and red waltz
With its graceful partner.
The field is a scarlet gown
Woven by the season's spin.
Love had left me all alone
And stripped me of everything.
All I ever wanted him to do
Was to love me as his own.
Flying through the hazy weather,
Chirping birds of grey and brown.
The breeze carries the birds' farewell
Bidding, 'North is where we'll be found'.
Love was a careless child,
Who promised me the 'world'.
He grew tired of his toy
And gave me nothing but woe.
As the Snow Queen makes her entrance
The weeping plants wither and die.
The bitter cold follow their mistress,
And all Nature can do is, bid 'goodbye'.
Love said 'I love you'
Three words too often abused.
I was hypnotised by his beauty
And there was nothing I could do.
Snow falls from the heavenly skies
As her token to mankind.
They fondle it with pleasure and delight
But she did so, to be preserved in time.
Love was my gallant, handsome hero
Who rescued me from loneliness' arms
But by doing so, he threw me
Into the world of isolation
Birds rejoicing and buds in full bloom.
The golden chariot glides across the sky,
Fervour is a common scent amongst all
As Summer is passing by.
Love had once been mine
But vagabonded into the vastness
Where he shall forever be lost
In the sea of memories of mine
Seasons whisper about the
Tragic tale of Love and I.
Two young loves of pure caprice,
Gossiped about by the seasons passing by.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Note to self
For the past week, I've been under house arrest given the dreadful cold that I was suffering- I was literally bed-bound for most of the day, listlessly wasting the day away with catnaps and daytime tv... Today, was the first day that I had ventured forth outside. Where to? Westfields. The ban on shopping isn't exactly working...
Apparently, Jennifer Hawkins was going to make an appearance at Liverpool Westfields today to celebrate the newly renovated Myers cosmetic section. There was quite a long queue for autographs and photos- I passed, as I thought it would be a waste of time... However, did manage to catch a few glimpses- she's so pretty and tall (like 1.9m), exactly like the photographs in magazines...
Elizabeth Arden (I can't believe it but I actually got Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder confused- resulting in a regretful purchase!) was having a makeover session. I was feeling adventurous so volunteered... I do regret not taking before and after pictures but quite honestly, I found the end result quite disappointing... She applied the bronzer liberally... I ended up looking like tandoori chicken. The eye makeup... The problem is, Asian eyes are quite different to Caucasian eyes given the lack of bone structure and absence of the double eyelid fold. Regardless, I did buy a new eyeshadow palette- Neutral Cashmeres, the colors are beautiful and texture quite nice and an eye cream- Intervene- I wish I researched beforehand, reviews are not that rave...
Note to self: do not listen to the MA and don't buy just because GWP is on...
Apparently, Jennifer Hawkins was going to make an appearance at Liverpool Westfields today to celebrate the newly renovated Myers cosmetic section. There was quite a long queue for autographs and photos- I passed, as I thought it would be a waste of time... However, did manage to catch a few glimpses- she's so pretty and tall (like 1.9m), exactly like the photographs in magazines...
Elizabeth Arden (I can't believe it but I actually got Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder confused- resulting in a regretful purchase!) was having a makeover session. I was feeling adventurous so volunteered... I do regret not taking before and after pictures but quite honestly, I found the end result quite disappointing... She applied the bronzer liberally... I ended up looking like tandoori chicken. The eye makeup... The problem is, Asian eyes are quite different to Caucasian eyes given the lack of bone structure and absence of the double eyelid fold. Regardless, I did buy a new eyeshadow palette- Neutral Cashmeres, the colors are beautiful and texture quite nice and an eye cream- Intervene- I wish I researched beforehand, reviews are not that rave...
Note to self: do not listen to the MA and don't buy just because GWP is on...
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Song of the day
Big Bang- Blue
OMG!!! First single from Big Bang's new album, soon to be released on Feb 29th!!!!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Thought of the day
After watching 'Suddenly 30', had this sudden impulse to write a letter to myself ... (am currently fighting a horrible cold- feeling awful with the sniffles, feverish, sore throat and ear aches...)
Dear Self,
1. Most holiday trips are absolutely awful when you're on it, feels like a living hell especially when you're living in a suitcase. Remember to bring adequate skincare and beauty products- nothing looks worse than a red, raw, peeling face... Remember to bring enough clothing, ones that can survive a tumble dryer. When a merino wool knit says 'no tumble dry', please to heed the advice. I have ruined many a knit due to my reckless defiance...
2. First impressions do count so always be on your best behaviour.
3. Don't procrastinate (which is exactly what I'm doing now, apparently there are a number of assessments to complete). Get it over and done with- with studies, commitments, work. 今日事，今日畢
4. Be nice to yourself. Don't over-think, over-analyse, over-worry. Don't give yourself medical diagnoses, you are not qualified to do so yet. At one point in my life, I thought had a borderline personality disorder, avoidant personality disorder, dependant personality disorder... Though, others have commented I'm more of an OCPD (personally, do not agree as I'm quite chilled and carefree in most aspects of my life)
5. If you have a question, ask! There is nothing worse than a burning question and you trying to make up for the inadequacies in your knowledge.
6. Makeup is nice. Please don't cake it on. I know you like the whole 'fair' look but alas, you are not a maiko/geisha. Do not go 4-5 shades lighter than your natural skin, and do bring the foundation down to the neck. It takes a good friend with good intentions to tell you the truth that you look like a 'zebra' (on that particular day, I was in a black and white knit, hence the analogy...) Hospital lights are unfairly harsh and highlight every single flaw. Avoid fragranced products. Proper cleansing at the end of the day is absolutely essential. Double cleansing with a cleansing oil is needed to prevent cosmetic acne.A good base is the perfect canvas for makeup.
7. Things don't seem so bad in hindsight. Everything is always is dramatised in the heat of the moment .
8. Appreciate life and those around you. Sometimes, there is only one opportunity to say it. So say it. There isn't always a second chance in life. Carpe diem! Smell the roses (figuratively, not literally, you have allergies)! Be thankful for everything you have, stop whining and complaining... Don't let others get you down...
9. Unfortunately Prince Charmings/ Knights in Shining Armour/ Heroes do not exist in reality. Instead of waiting for one to save you, you should go ahead and do the dirty work yourself. Those who say they are the incarnations of such perfect beings are liars or those who you think are the incarnations of such perfect beings will disappoint in the end...
10. Most things are easier said than done.
To be continued...
Regards,
LG
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Thought of the day
Today listlessly surfing the internet, came across this Youtube video 美少女时代. Initially, I was amused by the idea of showing a before and after makeup shot. Most of the contestants seemed to deal with the criticism with a fair amount of gutso until the last contestant, who began sobbing uncontrollably that she was 'ugly without makeup', 'will not look someone straight in the eye without makeup', 'no self esteem or confidence without makeup'... And to hear some of the criticism from the hosts and judges, which were quite inappropriate... I guess, one could argue that such a reality TV show follows the vein of beauty pageants. At least, pageants are more civilized. To add salt to the injury, most these contestants are probably only 14-15 years old...
Quite honestly, I really don't understand who in their right mind would enter a competition like that. As much as I like makeup, there is much more to a person than their appearance. Personality adds a glow to one's face that even Guerlain's Meteorites cannot compete with... Btw, the prize if you are voted the ugliest, is a MAC makeup set...
The thing that infuriates me is the exploitation of the girl's foibles and ignorance as a source of entertainment, especially on national television. I honestly cannot understand how a parent would allow their child enter such a competition, especially at such a young age. They're only teenagers, still growing, self-esteem is at the most frail. Despite the pimples, uncontrollable sebum production, awkwardness of teenage years, nothing can fake the glow of youth... A wise person once told me, ' God does your makeup when you're in your teens, after that, you've got to do it yourself every single day...'
Friday, February 17, 2012
Addiction.
An unhealthy obsession. A moment's infatuation. A need for more.
My current addiction is to: anime, more specifically, it's to Fairy Tail... Back in high school, I dabbled in it but it never really appealed to me... Nicholas Tse, Ayumi Hamasaki, Asian drama series, Asian pop had more of an appeal. I probably watched the cursory Sailor Moon, One Piece, Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh etc but never dabbled beyond that...
How did this addiction initate? Upon the recommendation of watching an anime by the name of Full Metal Alchemist, but then I couldn't source it beyond the first season and gave up. Furthermore, due to my insatiable impatience, I had already wiki-ed the whole synopsis. Tsk, tsk, tsk... I'm the type who reads mystery novels, attempts to solve the mystery mid-way through the book and then skip to the ending to ascertain as to whether my predictions were accurate...
But Fairy Tail is beyond that. The manga is still running, hence, there is no way I will know the plot. I ploughed through 100 episodes within a fortnight and am now craving for more... Fairy Tail is the typical 'hero's journey'- you have the hero- Natsu; the goddess- Erza/ Lisanna/ Lucy; the fool- Happy; the father figure- Marokov... The appeal is the clear distinction between good and evil- the Official Guilds VS Dark Guilds and the chance of redemption for villains such as Gajeel, Juvia, Jellhal, Laxus... It's got the perfect concoction of elements of magic, suspense, romance, adventure, thriller all into one... Dark moments are punctuated by Happy's little snippets (which I find actually quite annoying...)
Favorite characters:
- Juvia (The Rainwoman). Perhaps, it's due to her melancholy, appeal of being able to manipulate water, chance of redemption- being able to join Fairy Tail despite being an ex-member of element 4. Cannot wait to see the love triangle between her, Lyon and Gray!!!!
- Loke- Celestial Spirit of Leo. If any one of the characters could exist in real life, I would like to meet him the most. I wonder if he ends up with Aries???
- Libra- one of the 12 zodiac gate keys. I am actually born under the stars of Libra which is why I am so curious about his/ her form in Fairy Tail. Even though, the manga has made no mention of Libra as yet... I am truly intrigued by how Libra would look like... I think that Libra would most probably be in the form of a woman- given that Libra is governed by Venus (astrology knowledge...), have a pair of scales on her, judgment of justice...
And the addiction continues...
My current addiction is to: anime, more specifically, it's to Fairy Tail... Back in high school, I dabbled in it but it never really appealed to me... Nicholas Tse, Ayumi Hamasaki, Asian drama series, Asian pop had more of an appeal. I probably watched the cursory Sailor Moon, One Piece, Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh etc but never dabbled beyond that...
How did this addiction initate? Upon the recommendation of watching an anime by the name of Full Metal Alchemist, but then I couldn't source it beyond the first season and gave up. Furthermore, due to my insatiable impatience, I had already wiki-ed the whole synopsis. Tsk, tsk, tsk... I'm the type who reads mystery novels, attempts to solve the mystery mid-way through the book and then skip to the ending to ascertain as to whether my predictions were accurate...
But Fairy Tail is beyond that. The manga is still running, hence, there is no way I will know the plot. I ploughed through 100 episodes within a fortnight and am now craving for more... Fairy Tail is the typical 'hero's journey'- you have the hero- Natsu; the goddess- Erza/ Lisanna/ Lucy; the fool- Happy; the father figure- Marokov... The appeal is the clear distinction between good and evil- the Official Guilds VS Dark Guilds and the chance of redemption for villains such as Gajeel, Juvia, Jellhal, Laxus... It's got the perfect concoction of elements of magic, suspense, romance, adventure, thriller all into one... Dark moments are punctuated by Happy's little snippets (which I find actually quite annoying...)
Favorite characters:
- Juvia (The Rainwoman). Perhaps, it's due to her melancholy, appeal of being able to manipulate water, chance of redemption- being able to join Fairy Tail despite being an ex-member of element 4. Cannot wait to see the love triangle between her, Lyon and Gray!!!!
- Loke- Celestial Spirit of Leo. If any one of the characters could exist in real life, I would like to meet him the most. I wonder if he ends up with Aries???
- Libra- one of the 12 zodiac gate keys. I am actually born under the stars of Libra which is why I am so curious about his/ her form in Fairy Tail. Even though, the manga has made no mention of Libra as yet... I am truly intrigued by how Libra would look like... I think that Libra would most probably be in the form of a woman- given that Libra is governed by Venus (astrology knowledge...), have a pair of scales on her, judgment of justice...
And the addiction continues...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thought of the day
One of my new year's resolution for 2012 was to cut down on shopping- whether it be online or brick store shopping. You see, I did an overhaul of my wardrobe and found that there was clearly enough clothing to sustain me for hospital, weekends and play across all seasons... In fact, I had to give away some items in order to plough the way for new stock. But I've always found that I tended to wear only 20% of my wardrobe and hardly touched the other part. Part of the reason is due to the change in style, my sartorial sense is quite different to what it was 5 years ago. I used to be into emo-ey, cutesy, kitchy stuff aka Revival, Dangerfield, Princess Highway... One of my favourite T shirts back then was a black tee with Barbie in her pink convertible with the slogan: SPEED MACHINE. OMG.
Nowadays, I tend to veer towards clothes that I can wear for hospital and for going out. Back to my shopping haul, I bought: wrap dress from David Lawrence (I am absolutely enamoured with wrap dresses!), skirts and blouses from Events and David Lawrence, Elle magazine (Taiwanese version) from Kinokyuna etc. And.... I tried this polka dot dress from Jigsaw (black with confetti like shimmering dots)- less than half price- OMG!!! It was like my 'dream dress'- like something out of the Mad Men wardrobe... However, the size 6 dress waist did not fit me... Either it's a smaller make or I have gained weight... ARGH! Size 8 is not an option as the bust portion was a tad too big... Sighs.
There is now Face Shop opened in The Galleries- Face Shop is like a hybrid between The Body Shop and Missha. I didn't buy anything as most of the products are similar to Missha and Tony Moly, which I already own... If only Etude House or Banila Co opened in Sydney...
Also have discovered the list of wanted products are all available from cosmenet.com. I tried looking for them in Sydney, however, the prices are double or sometimes even triple, the original RRP (if I was to get it in France...) Unfortunately, the wanted items are out of stock at the moment... Sighs.
To Buy List:
- Embryolisse Lait Concentrate
- Embryolisse eye contour cream
- Bioderma
- Rosebud Salve
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Quote of the day...
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| From one of my favorite wuxia films of all time- Bride with White Hair! |
"When she saw her first strands of gray hair . . . she thought she’d dye.”
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Makeup of the day
What a beautiful look for the everyday office/work look! I love the emphasis on base makeup- it's a very Japanese concept. In contrast with the Western makeup looks which emphasizes on point makeup, Japanese makeup places more focus on the base makeup with a flawless foundation finish and appropriate highlighting.
Have recently finished my KATE long lasting 2 way pact in OC B and am now onto Coffret D'or silky lasting 2 way pact in OC C. After a month in Menindee and Broken Hill, I have tanned quite badly and OC B no longer looks natural on me anymore- in fact there's the quite apparent dreaded foundation/ skin demarcation line around the jaw line... Ergh.
Funnily enough, during my time there, a friend had kindly pointed out this foundation faux pas and that the colour on my nose bridge was significantly lighter than the rest of my face. (Actually that was an attempt at trying to highlight the nose bridge... ) Perhaps it was due to the poor lighting, inept skills or just rush of time... But I really do need to spend more time on the base makeup to re-create Lisa Eldrige's look above...
Friday, February 10, 2012
Song of the day
Cannot sleep. Feels like insomnia. Perhaps its due to the thrill and excitement of returning home. Could be due to the noise from housemate's fan. Maybe my circadian rhythm is just out of whack.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Song of the day
If someone ever proposes to me with this song, I will say 'YES!' regardless of the person, time or circumstances...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Song of the day
I Want to Know What Love Is- Foreigner
Dear Mr. X,
I've always wanted to tell you that 'hey, I actually quite fancy you... I wonder whether you feel the same way about me?' You see, you always come in different reincarnations but typically in the form of the 'adorkable'. At first glance, my eyes just glazes over but somehow, your personality and character hooks me. You're addictive like crack. (Not that I've ever tried crack before...)
One day, I hope that I will muster the courage and just confront you. I've always been Miss Passive. I've always wished that I was more assertive and proactive. I've always buried the feelings deep inside, afraid of rejection, afraid of the repercussions, afraid what others may think of me...
Because of you, I've done crazy things in the past: dragged the 'unwilling you' onto the dance floor, joined bible club, underwent a metamorphosis thinking that somehow a transformation will help you notice this wallflower, told everyone except you of my feelings, smiling like lunatic all day because of some haphazard comment you make, stupidly denying my feelings to you in case that a confession may upset the equilibrium between us, ...
But this is the year of answers. I want either a 'yes or a no', 'no ifs, buts or maybes'... Rejection may hurt in the short term but regret is even worse... Living in the world of maybes and possibilities... So one day, if I ever confront you, just remember: 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her..' So please be kind, please be nice, please don't be too cruel to this frail, delicate, battered heart...
Regards,
LG
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
China doll + Song of the day
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the new Lane Crawford fashion campaign featuring IT girl Chen Ran, model of the moment Sui He and actress Li Bing Bing...
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Song of the doll: China Girl by David Bowie
Note: China Girl in this song refers to heroin.
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| Chen Ran |
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| Sui He |
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| Li Bing Bing |
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Song of the doll: China Girl by David Bowie
Note: China Girl in this song refers to heroin.
New haircut for the new year...
Am contemplating a new haircut for the new year- a shoulder length bob with body waves??? Maybe chocolate henna dyed???
Friday, February 3, 2012
Big jet plane
Went on the RFDS flight today... First time I went on a plane, I had the worst earaches ever- imagine a screw driver being driven into your tympanic membrane for 8 hours. This time, I had the queasiness. I felt nauseous. Every time I looked outside the window, I felt like I was going to hurl all my stomach contents... (Having a big lunch prior to the flight doesn't help either...)
Overall, it was a great experience to see a remote community such as Ivanhoe, to see country medicine in the real...
Overall, it was a great experience to see a remote community such as Ivanhoe, to see country medicine in the real...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Favorite love song of all time
"After all... I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her..."
The vulnerability, romance, heartbreak of it all...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Drip, drip, drop...
Juvia (from Fairy Tale): Drip, drip, drop...
Throughout the night, there was a constant dripping sound outside my room... Drip, drip, drop... Managed only a few hours of sleep- I feel like a walking zombie...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Depressed.
You know it's just one of those days... It's my final year of med school and simple questions I cannot even answer... I feel depressed. I was almost in tears. Tears because of anger and how stupid I feel. Perhaps, I am just a drama queen...
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Song of the day...
Love K-pop mv clips- most of the time, they actually have quite a good storyline and choreography...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Funny thing of the day
The character in the video bears an uncanny resemblance to some people in my life...
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Shopping list
- Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate: touted by make up artists, models, celebs alike as the HG base/ moisturiser/ primer.
- Bioderma Sebium: micellar cleanser- no rinse, gentle on skin formula that can be used as cleanser/ toner/ makeup remover
- Avene Thermal Facial Spray: from the French fountains of youth,ordained by the French government as to having medicinal properties. Used as toner/ setting makeup.
- L'oreal UV Protect in Anti-Dullness: Asia-exclusive product combines a purple tinted base to combat against the sallowness of Asian yellow-toned skin and sunscreen.
- Clarisonic: exfoliator endorsed by Oprah and a legion of celebs. What more can I say?
On the quest for:
- Bihaku cream
- Liquid foundation
- BB cream
- Neutral eyeshadow palette
- Charcoal mask
- Serum
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Song of the day
Aqua- Barbie Girl.
They say she's the anti-feminist. They say she perpetuates unattainable standards. They say she's too perfect to exist.
As a kid, I had around 20 Barbie dolls in my collection along with the hundreds of outfits, pink barbie house, pink barbie speed boat, pink caravan, pink convertible... I gave most of my Barbie on my 18th birthday as a symbolic farewell to my childhood and youth... The collector dolls I gave them away on my 21st. I really do hope that they are in good hands.
You always read about how Barbie perpetuates negative body image, low self-esteem, eating disorders etc. On a similar tangent, giving girls Baby Born dolls, kitchen sets, cooking sets etc moulds them into Stepford housewives... Quite honestly, I don't agree... I think Barbies promote creative thinking, role-playing, and social interactivity. Each to their own...
Friday, January 20, 2012
Quote of the day
I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want—an adorable pancreas?
The Snake Has All the Lines (1958)
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Song of the day...
Silent All These Years-
This song perfectly captures the feelings kept silent all these years. Evokes so many memories. Inspired my one of my favourite fairy tales- Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Song of the day
Dance, dance, dance....
Admittedly, love Pitbull... Love the beat. Love the rhythm. Love the music.
Admittedly, love Pitbull... Love the beat. Love the rhythm. Love the music.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
My Country
Today whilst walking to hospital, I realised the beauty of the rugged landscape of the Australian outback. It made me think of this poem:
The love of field and coppice,
Of green and shaded lanes.
Of ordered woods and gardens
Is running in your veins,
Strong love of grey-blue distance
Brown streams and soft dim skies
I know but cannot share it,
My love is otherwise.
I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of droughts and flooding rains.
I love her far horizons,
I love her jewel-sea,
Her beauty and her terror –
The wide brown land for me!
A stark white ring-barked forest
All tragic to the moon,
The sapphire-misted mountains,
The hot gold hush of noon.
Green tangle of the brushes,
Where lithe lianas coil,
And orchids deck the tree-tops
And ferns the warm dark soil.
Core of my heart, my country!
Her pitiless blue sky,
When sick at heart, around us,
We see the cattle die -
But then the grey clouds gather,
And we can bless again
The drumming of an army,
The steady, soaking rain.
Core of my heart, my country!
Land of the Rainbow Gold,
For flood and fire and famine,
She pays us back threefold -
Over the thirsty paddocks,
Watch, after many days,
The filmy veil of greenness
That thickens as we gaze.
An opal-hearted country,
A wilful, lavish land -
All you who have not loved her,
You will not understand -
Though earth holds many splendours,
Wherever I may die,
I know to what brown country
My homing thoughts will fly.
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On another note, as much as I admire this rugged landscape- the >40 degree temperatures and constant A/C are causing havoc to my skin- overwhelmingly oily T zone, dry patches on cheeks, parched lips, itchy itchy skin... Argh... Hence, I have cut back down to simple skincare... Makeup is going to go on hiatus for the next fortnight...
When I get back to Sydney, I will have to start whitening products again. Despite the sunscreen, long sleeves, attempts to stay indoors as much as possible, I am beginning to tan... NOOOOO.....
The love of field and coppice,
Of green and shaded lanes.
Of ordered woods and gardens
Is running in your veins,
Strong love of grey-blue distance
Brown streams and soft dim skies
I know but cannot share it,
My love is otherwise.
I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of droughts and flooding rains.
I love her far horizons,
I love her jewel-sea,
Her beauty and her terror –
The wide brown land for me!
A stark white ring-barked forest
All tragic to the moon,
The sapphire-misted mountains,
The hot gold hush of noon.
Green tangle of the brushes,
Where lithe lianas coil,
And orchids deck the tree-tops
And ferns the warm dark soil.
Core of my heart, my country!
Her pitiless blue sky,
When sick at heart, around us,
We see the cattle die -
But then the grey clouds gather,
And we can bless again
The drumming of an army,
The steady, soaking rain.
Core of my heart, my country!
Land of the Rainbow Gold,
For flood and fire and famine,
She pays us back threefold -
Over the thirsty paddocks,
Watch, after many days,
The filmy veil of greenness
That thickens as we gaze.
An opal-hearted country,
A wilful, lavish land -
All you who have not loved her,
You will not understand -
Though earth holds many splendours,
Wherever I may die,
I know to what brown country
My homing thoughts will fly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On another note, as much as I admire this rugged landscape- the >40 degree temperatures and constant A/C are causing havoc to my skin- overwhelmingly oily T zone, dry patches on cheeks, parched lips, itchy itchy skin... Argh... Hence, I have cut back down to simple skincare... Makeup is going to go on hiatus for the next fortnight...
When I get back to Sydney, I will have to start whitening products again. Despite the sunscreen, long sleeves, attempts to stay indoors as much as possible, I am beginning to tan... NOOOOO.....
Monday, January 16, 2012
Like the desert misses the rain...
Arrived in Broken Hill following a 16 hour trip... During the last leg of the journey, I did not venture near the toilet as the driver informed us the previous passenger in the morning had defecated along the walls, floor, bowl of the toilet and hand basin... OMG!!!!!! Apparently this is the second time its happened to the same passenger.
So I survived on 1L of water the whole day... OMG.
My skin is so parched and dehydrated coupled by the desert like weather and I haven't been eating well either. This morning for breakfast, I had a yoghurt covered oats/ museli bar that was marketed as being 'healthy' and 'organic'- had around 16g of fat and 23 g of sugar... OMG. Lunch- had instant noodles and 2 pears. Then went on a 1.5 hour trip to Menindee. Dinner: Tuna sandwich.
HG worthy product saved my skin: Avene Thermal Facial Spray.
Song of the day:
So I survived on 1L of water the whole day... OMG.
My skin is so parched and dehydrated coupled by the desert like weather and I haven't been eating well either. This morning for breakfast, I had a yoghurt covered oats/ museli bar that was marketed as being 'healthy' and 'organic'- had around 16g of fat and 23 g of sugar... OMG. Lunch- had instant noodles and 2 pears. Then went on a 1.5 hour trip to Menindee. Dinner: Tuna sandwich.
HG worthy product saved my skin: Avene Thermal Facial Spray.
Song of the day:
High Tea
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| Ohh la la... |
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| Yum |
High tea experience
at QVB tea room: dainty tea cups, tasty cakes, beautiful décor.
Cannot think of a better way to the spend the afternoon.
Cannot think of a better way to the spend the afternoon.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Gong 2
Love triangles.Unrequitted love. Star-crossed lovers. A Qing dynasty story arc that overlaps with 'Boys before flowers' i.e. Shan Cai, Hua Zi Lei, Dao Ming Shi...
I absolutely loved Gong in 2011, the sequel is coming out in 2012... Absolutely cannot wait...
Song of the day
Hilariously disturbing... Man in the middle is by the name of Kirroki- a Japanese westler/ comedian.. Love the outfit... This song is in the style of para para.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Song of the day
I have always wondered about the meaning of the song... Is it about love? Addiction to drugs? Hauntingly beautiful...
"Windflowers my father told me not to go near them
He feared them always
said they carried him away
Windflowers I couldn't wait to touch them to
smell them, I held them closely
Now I cannot break away
Their sweet
bouquet disappears like a vapor in the desert
Take a warning, son
Windflowers their beauty captures every young dreamer who lingers near
them ancient windflowers, I love you "
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Foundation brushes
1. Ecotools foundation brush. This is the traditional paddle shaped brush used but I find that it gives quite a streaky finish.
2. Mac 187 Duofibre brush. I bought this brush on the whim after hearing all the raves about how it gives the perfect airbrush finish but it is time consuming and I find that I use a lot of product with it. Plus, I hate the smell of natural hair brushes- smells really 'funky' after washing... Ewww... Furthermore, it is quite time-consuming with application and in the morning, I only have a 10-15 minute time limit for makeup application...
3. Ecotools bronzer brush: I use it like a kabuki brush for applying my 2 way pact. Was my go to brush in the past.
4. Shiseido perfect foundation brush 131. This is currently my HG foundation brush. Upon first glance, I was disappointed with the small size as I thought that it would take more time to apply. Boy, was I wrong... All it takes is the right techniques as shown in the videos below... Use it to apply liquid, cream or powder foundations. Applies like a dream and gives a nice natural finish... Am absolutely enamoured with this brush!!!!
How To Videos:
http://www.shiseido.co.jp/beauty/season/feature/foundation-10823-3.html
2. Mac 187 Duofibre brush. I bought this brush on the whim after hearing all the raves about how it gives the perfect airbrush finish but it is time consuming and I find that I use a lot of product with it. Plus, I hate the smell of natural hair brushes- smells really 'funky' after washing... Ewww... Furthermore, it is quite time-consuming with application and in the morning, I only have a 10-15 minute time limit for makeup application...
3. Ecotools bronzer brush: I use it like a kabuki brush for applying my 2 way pact. Was my go to brush in the past.
4. Shiseido perfect foundation brush 131. This is currently my HG foundation brush. Upon first glance, I was disappointed with the small size as I thought that it would take more time to apply. Boy, was I wrong... All it takes is the right techniques as shown in the videos below... Use it to apply liquid, cream or powder foundations. Applies like a dream and gives a nice natural finish... Am absolutely enamoured with this brush!!!!
How To Videos:
http://www.shiseido.co.jp/beauty/season/feature/foundation-10823-3.html
Monday, January 9, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Quote of the day
Prince Albert: Your father used to call you his swan, so I am told. I think that's a good thing to remember. Think what it means to be a swan. To glide like a dream on the smooth surface of the lake, and never go to the shore. On dry land, where ordinary people walk, the swan is awkward, even ridiculous. When she waddles up the bank she painfully resembles a different kind of bird, n'est-ce-pas?
Princess Alexandra: A goose.
Prince Albert: I'm afraid so. And there she must stay, out on the lake; silent, white, majestic. Be a bird, but never fly; know one song but never sing it until the moment of death. And so it must be for you, Alexandra. Cool indifference to the staring crowds along the bank. And the song? Never.
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