Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Yesterday, I saw the video that GrimPig posted.http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=104143919624253&ref=mf
I left my mouth opened wide in awe! The girls were awesome! Indeed, the magic of make up is almost unbelievable. One of the girls had really ‘widen’ her eyes with the eyeliner, fake lashes, mascara, eye shadow and I don’t know if there were any other tools she used but it was indeed impressive!
Seriously, I was super impressed! I then turned to Grimpig and asked if he remember one of the Guess3 episodes where one pretty girl mentioned that her boyfriend couldn't recognize her after she removed her make up. To make it worst, the boyfriend didn't even believe that the girl with the entire make up removed was his girlfriend until she put the make up back to her face! Then, I thought she was exaggerating but this video has proven that there’s indeed such vast difference between the before and after. Woot! Well done, babes! Not everyone has the patience, ability and talent to beautify oneself this well.
One of the girls in the video had her boyfriend standing by her while she did her make up and I agree with the host that the guy is a good man since he didn't even mind her ‘original’ look without make up. He also mentioned that he like her because they click well and I believe so looking at how cheeky the girl was when she posed a few cute expressions. Lolx. Must be a fun loving babe! I also like the fact that the 2 girls didn’t mind showing their pale and ‘original’ look before the international TV program! *Thumbs up* Admire their courage!
I used to think that being natural is the best, as in without make up AT ALL. Any girl with make up is just being a plastic (fake), but I realized how wrong and mistaken my stereotyping was! A face full of Cosmetic Make-up isn’t fake or deceiving, but enhancing the person’s feature and bringing out all of the potential. Just like why people bother to put on a foundation or a concealer! All for the sake of looking better because when one looks good, that’s where confidence comes from and with confidence; one will definitely look more attractive! Being attractive doesn’t depend on just a pretty face, but having the charisma and character too! xD
All along, the furthest I have gone to was putting on only make-up base and liquid foundation until I had a break up with my first boyfriend. I dug out a brand new stick of mascara that I have bought for ages but never used it before. I tried putting it on because I’ve cried my heart out the night before and my eyes was swollen like how the goldfish eyes is popped out.
I mimicked the way my mummy ‘kiap’ her lashes and then brush the mascara upwards like how she did it. I wasn’t really walking with my head held high in school with the coated mascara lashes for the first time until my lovely darlings commented that I actually looked good with ‘kiap-ed’ and coated lashes. Then, I started exploring the different brands and techniques of brushing the lashes. Currently, my favourite brand is Lancome’s Hynose (Waterproof) and combing it upwards in a zig-zag manner is how I like my lashes to be. Thank god and mummy for blessing me with long lashes. =P
Now, not only do I put on mascara every time I was invited to an occasion, I draw my brows and never fail to put on eyeliner when I go out. This picture is what my colleagues said, my weapons. Haha. Quote CK when we were nua-ing in hotel room (and I was touching up) after reaching Genting: “ehh.. 你有几只抢huh?”.
By Benefit: Benetint, Ooh la lift, that gal, erase paste (didnt know that my colleagues are fans of Benefit too and i am so happy that we're gonna get periodically supplies of Benefit products now!)
By Kanebo: Coffret Dor 2-way foundation cake, Kate Eyeliner (sad, our coy no longer carries Kanebo products, Kao's carrying them now)
By Lancome: the best mascara I've used! Hynose Waterproof! Curls stay and lashes super volumised!
By Sasa: Don't know what brand of liquid eye liner but I’ve no preference as all kinds of brand works fine for me so far) & lip gloss (i've over 10 of them but none of them lasted being used more than 10 times. I love licking them off my lips and then I am lazy to re-gloss after that. haha!
Composed at 11:39 am | link |
Monday, 29 March 2010
An Amazing message written by George Carlin, the comedian of the 70’s and 80’s.The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?
George Carlin
Composed at 9:03 am | link |
Thursday, 25 March 2010
I like what powder said on SB:i would advise my son never to get married. i think the way things are going... we'll just be a country of spoilt brats incapable of fighting for ourselves or looking after our own interests... and worst - incapable of taking responsibility for our own choices/decisions.
we will keep looking to the government to take up that responsibility and also look after us from birth til death...
young generation complain HDB price high, if price come down - older generation will complain... there's no pleasing everyone. of cos the younger generation also change handphones, buy ipods, imacs, iphones, zara, LV, car etc etc... then they say 'no money'....
i'm quite sick of pple not fending for themselves, not taking responsibility of their own lives... and just complaining complaining complaining... want help from Gov, Police, HDB, etc etc...
i dun know abt most, but i grew up without guarantees nor warranties... seems everyone else was growing up with it tho, going by how they expect n demand things...
Composed at 4:42 pm | link |
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Didn’t manage to attend both Singapore Taxation & Financial Accounting classes last week and will be missing the ST lesson this coming Thursday due to a Farewell/Welcome dinner at Raffles Hotel for my bosses. Sobs. So sad. Anyway, I was thinking to myself that I am so damn fcking screw up for these 2 modules since I have yet to do any question on my own. Needless to mention about Revision! -_-“Then, I saw J’s email with PDF copies of notes and FRS from Mr. See (yah, I share the same last name as our Lecturer). That was so nice of her, I thought to myself. Without hesitation, I replied her with sincere gratitude and appreciation. WOW! I so thank god too for blessing me with a kind mate.
God has always been kind to me and I’ve never dare to take it for granted. God gave me understanding parents, funky relatives, lovely grimpig, irritating but helpful siblings, funny yozies, faithful friends from poly, generous Chatters, lively Maplers, wonderful bosses & colleagues and last but not least, selfless course mates from SAICSA, Bunka and Comet! Though there were a few uneventful encounters in my life, but I’ve never regretted the decisions I’ve made, the path I’ve walked and the people I’ve met. Those ugly incidents made me learnt and gave me wisdom. It wasn’t those experiences that were actually the teachers, but the reflections I’ve done and the wise advices from many others. Thinking back on those incidents, it made me smile as they are nonetheless, sweet memories of growing up.
Chatters taught me to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. Maple taught me the many different faces of people and blessed me with cool play mates who are now my buddies. Yozies taught me the way to live life happily and how to gamble. ( -_-)” NYPians gave me confidence, comfort and laughter when I was at one of the lowest point in life. None of them stopped being friends with me when I made a morally incorrect choice. Instead, they have me their hands and told me this: “Ant! To hell with those who listened only to once side of the story and start making judgment. No matter what happen and what your choices will be, trust me, we will all be here for you like what we’re doing now!” Tears started rolling down my cheeks and I was deeply touched. The thing with the friends I’ve made, they never indulge me in my own world. When they have a series of 180 degree difference of opinions, they never hesitate to shoot it in my face. Especially Gary, Ah Beng, MY, EJ, Lynn Jie, Uncle Meng and Ah Chua. I guess that’s where I learnt the hard and fast facts of life from as well.
Life has been good. I am very happy with what I am embracing now; Love, Lessons in my life and the class room and people who love me dearly. =)
谢谢你上天! 赐给我一个那么好的人生.
Now, I need to pull up my socks! But first, I need to enjoy myself to the max this weekend. Am going to Genting with my wonderful colleagues! YAY!!!
Composed at 1:55 pm | link |
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Yesterday, I was going through all my old mails to clear those that are redundant. Saw a few inspirational emails and thought I should share it here. Not only did these mails shed some light in enlightening me, but it also serves as a very good reminder to keep striving for a prettier inner beauty.If one wants to see it as a rebuke instead of sharing of opinions, there’s nothing I can do since the impression was already a prejudiced one. I went to re-read all my replies and I see all of it trying to be as subtle as possible because it was a negative reply. Looks like I’ve failed in trying to share my thoughts amicably. Oh well, if one insist on being narrow minded over my difference in opinion and view, then so be it. Since I have already rest my case several days ago, I see no need in trying to bash people up anonymously in anyway. Bottom-line, if you dare to do it, then admit it.
A Pretty Lady
Once upon a time a big monk and a little monk were traveling together. They came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river. There was a
pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river. The big monk offered to carry her across the river on his back. The lady accepted. The little monk was
shocked by the move of the big monk. 'How can big brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?' thought the little monk. But he kept quiet. The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily.
When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her.
All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination to explain his situation. Finally, at a rest point many hours later, the little monk could not stand it any further; he burst out angrily at the big monk. 'How can you claim yourself a devout monk, when you seize the first opportunity to touch a female, especially when she is very pretty? All your teachings to me make you a big hypocrite. The big monk looked surprised and said, 'I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?'
[This very old Chinese Zen story reflects the thinking of many people today. We encounter many unpleasant things in our life, they irritate us and they make us angry. Sometimes, they cause us a lot of hurt; sometimes they cause us to be bitter or jealous. But like the little monk, we are not willing to let them go away. We keep on carrying the baggage of the 'pretty lady' with us. We let them keep on coming back to hurt us, make us angry, make us bitter and cause us a lot of agony. Why? Simply because we are not willing to put down or let go of the baggage of the 'pretty lady'... We should let go of the pretty lady immediately after crossing the river that is after the unpleasant event is over. This will immediately remove all our agonies. There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over.]
Composed at 10:05 am | link |
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
I find it such a disgrace when one has the cheek to shoot someone in an obvious manner but didn’t have the guts to admit it. It is fine if you didn’t want to admit, but stop cooking up stories and lies just to make yourself look good.You know it best who and what those words were meant for.
If you wana insult my intelligence, do it in a smarter way.
If you wana shoot me without me rebuking, make sure I don’t see them.
If you wana get into a debate with me, then make sure you follow the rules.
你要这样玩, 我奉陪! 但请你玩得起!
Want settle a dispute, do it the ADULT way. Not go hiding behind your facebook status or tweeter to announce it like how wronged or accused you were.
敢做不敢担, 我呸!
Composed at 1:10 pm | link |