Chocolate!

Earlier I have won myself a Laurent Bernard 6pc Chocolate Gift Box from a blogger's contest. Went through a hell of a journey (walked for more than an hour to find the place) and I can say it's worth it. Just the perfect snack for sweet-tooth, like me. Simply indulgence!

For those of you who prefer bitter dark chocolate, maybe this box isn't exactly your taste, but you can give it a try. Each of it has its own filling, and I have tasted something like raspberry, or something fruity in it. Missed out the names and ingredients of the 6-pieces because I was all tired by the time I reached their outlet at Robertson Quay. This gift box costs about $20+, tad bit pricey, yet if you like chocolate that much, it's a try!

Well, I am generous enough to share this with him. Good things are meant to be shared, right! And he loves it too.

Pachelbel, Wild Chic (Classic yet Contemporary)

I was selected as one of the lucky three to review a newly launched collection from Pachelbel, renowned Singapore designer brand of Vegan Fashion. This new collection is called  "Wild Chic", and don't the name attracts you already. Yes for me, a lady in mid-20s. Combination of "Wild" and "Chic" somehow gives a connotation that this Wild Chic bag gives freedom in style and fashion. Practically, to me, this bag fits for all occasion and style. Love it to max!

It also has a flat hard base, that ensures that your bag can stand on its own as you leave it. No need to worry that your bag will slouch or end up laying on the floor. Besides that, this Wild Chic collection is improvised and comes at larger size. It has two exterior zipper compartments, and seven interior compartments, functioning like a built-in organizer. There's specific place for handphone, mini notebook, purse, umbrella, Ipad, files, etc. So no worry that things will get jumbled again. I love the fact that so much consideration has been put into the design and make it so practical for daily life use. 

Other than the above-said, one thing I must have for my bag is durability. Notice the metal ring holding the straps? it gives me extra assurance that the straps will hold all the weight. That's what I look for. I am the kind of person who can't leave the house without my water tumbler. And my smallest tumbler is at least 900ml, so imagine the weight of the water tumbler plus all necessary things I bring along each time I leave the house.

Speaking of which, this bag is made of jacquar material that is lighter than animal skin/leather bags. And of course, this bag require lesser care than leather (perfect for me because I don't really take extra care when using). This Black Jacquar also has fine details like the Pachelbel logo embroidery. So for those of you who are supporters of vegan fashion, you can try this designer brand.

 

This collection comes in five different colors, electric blue, hot pink, red, royal purple and jacquard black. So for those of you who prefers more vibrant color, fear not, you still get your pick. In summary, this bag can offer you so much that you can ask for; functionality, practicality, versatility, style, durability, and sustainability. Awesome, right!

Pictures time:

Fits any type of style or attire, agree?!

Verdict: Definitely worth the dollar, and endures with time and occasion.
p/s: I am already eye-ing on bags from other collections, like the M-Chic and Vow's. If only I have that much money in hand now, errgggg!!!

You can find out more from their webpage,

http://www.pachelbel-fashionista.com/

Or visit their Facebook page for more updates:

 https://www.facebook.com/PachelbelFashionista

Or the fastest way to secure Pachelbel designer bag, walk in to their store at

3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-102 Suntec City Mall, (S) 038938

Lastly, I wish to express my gratitude to Pachelbel, and partner, Karen, for their kind generousity. Thanks.

- sharon -

Introduction

Guess I don't have to go make any intro for the picture says it all.

Hi All,

Updating on my daily life here. Well, it's been a hell of a two weeks. I have started with my new/first/permanent job in the company above. (See if you're able to "google" the company!)

Verdict after two weeks: I wish I had not rushed into it and find myself a good company to start off. It's a small company, family-run business, so you can imagine the tauke-tauke controlling every single thing in the company = N.O. F.R.E.E.D.O.M. The job scope includes mundane tasks that require meticulous mind and extra-hours commitment (unfortunately, no extra pay), SO I don't think I can learn much here. Anyway, there's no time for regret now. Still very "blur" at work, and the person I'm replacing had left, so it's up to me on my own now. Pray hard I can make it.

Maybe you're thinking why don't I just leave and find another one. Well, credit that to my nationality and hassle of applying a work permit. I thought of it, but I have already gotten myself an in-principle work permit that time. I fear that if I reject/ withdrawn this application, there's probability that I cannot work here anymore. So that's why.

Stay on and preserve, that's the advice I gave myself!

Till then, more updates to come.

Pray for me that I will be all right.


Chaos.

- sharon -

I got it!

First of all, apology for being MIA for quite some time. Was busy with things, esp job hunting and settling down with the new life. After four years plus, I'm finally back for good. So much have changed, till I can't recognize it anymore. Anyway, frustrated with the "cold" reply (equivalent to no reply), I finally have the courage to call up to check if the vacancy has been filled. I managed to get an interview yesterday, and I was offered the job immediately after the interview session. Shocked yet happy. I actually made a quick decision in accepting the job offer. I was totally oblivious and agreed without much consideration. Though I kinda regret not discussing the terms in details ( and my stupidity for not requesting higher pay!!!), I am happy to have found myself a job this soon. It was like my third day here in Singapore. Good or Bad, I don't want to know. All I wish now is to perform well and learn in the process to gain more experience. Keep a positive mindset. Do my best to prove myself.

Oh ya, the title isn't really up for good because the company is currently facing some problem updating my info in the database in applying for work permit. Hopefully things can be resolved asap. If you're reading this, please pray for me so that my work permit application can be approved soon.

Still in midst on settling my things here, will update again soon.

p/s: I won some items that I would love to share my reviews after using them. Too bad, too bogged down with the new life now.

- sharon -

it's all done!

Finally my last examination has ended. Overall I put minimal hope in getting good results, I only pray that I grad successfully in Sept. Pray for me too.

It's a mix feeling of happy and sad. Sad because this is the worst ever in my four years, never thought I will do this terribly. Sad because if I managed to grad, I am officially an "adult" earning her own money, facing the big bad world alone. Happy because everything is over, it's a mini holiday time. Happy because I can finally throw away all my books. Happy because a new chapter begins.

 

Hopefully no more exam stress for me!

Now, it's time to pack pack pack and to all my friends/coursemates, I wish ya all...

bon voyage!

 

 

 

H.O.M.E my pillar of strength

Am back home now after Thur paper. An utter disappointment after four years. For the first time, I didn't write anything for my subjective part, a total of 60M. Seriously, I don't even know what am I thinking at that time. Regretted and regretted. Now I can only put my faith in Lord Almighty to help me through, and hopefully with His will, I can pass that paper. I can only hope so. No point thinking it over and over again. *for those of you who managed to read my post, pray for me as well. I totally don't expect flying colors, I only hope to pass my papers and graduate successfully*

So me, unwilling to stay in my miserable room, had decided to come back home. Back to get some love, care and food. After growing up living a separate life on my own, I cherish my time back here. I treat each trip as truly a holiday from everything. 

I finally broke the words to mommy that I want to start my career in Singapore, officially. As usual, she supports my decision. We talked quite alot this time, as compared to my usual trips because I get to meet mommy and daddy only a fraction of the day as they are all busy with work. I know they put high hopes in me, though they give their full support, either in study or future work. I am just afraid that I will disappoint them again and again. 

But their expectation will be my motivation. I will take it as an encouragement to never give up. From now on, it's on my own. Do my best, and achieve the best. One day, I want you all to be proud of your daughter, me. I want, I hope and I try.

It will be months before I will be back home again. The journey begins with your blessing. Thank you for being there for me.

disappointment!

Had my first paper for my last final examination.

As usual, lack of preparation, lack of time, lack of confidence, and most important, lack of memory skill ----> leads to disappointment BECAUSE I don't know how to do. Or should I be exact, I did not memorize my text book to be prepared for the exam. Even last minute of glancing through power point slides wasn't of much help.

Hai...

Typical me. But this time, it is different. I totally lack of motivation, in exam, and in life. I felt so lost. I rather spent my time on doing crappy stuff like FB-ing, sleeping, eating, or just slacking around. Seriously, I had slipped into such devastating state that I no longer want to try.

What disappoint me the most is, myself. In my old days, I will cry or hate myself for not doing well in my exam. But now! I feel okay for not doing well. This is bad, real BAD! Probably you notice that from the way I am writing now. I can still find time to blog about my failure. F*** me!

Well, that's all that I want to say. Hopefully I can and will graduate successfully. Bye bye 'yo.

- sharon -

try-an-error

Study mood fail to kick in, so spontaneously I change to beauty mood - testing out my make-up skill.^^

So this is what I did:-

Items used to create the following looks: Maybelline products (BB stick and mascara), Smashbox trio eyeshadow, Sleek eyeshadow, Lioele products (eye pencil and lip gloss).

Look One: Sweet innocent look? Yay or nay?

- Look One -

- Look One -

Closer view - used more of the neutral tone (brownish color)

Am amazed with the mascara, totally gives voluminous effect. Unfortunately my picture isn't clear enough to show you that.

 Next,

Look Two: Bad girl, I am!

Look Two: Notice the middle parting? Awkward/ Acceptable?

Closer view

Closer view - heavy eye make-up huh!

Closer view - used purple eyeshadow lined with silver. Messy, I know.

Camwhoring ~

Camwhoring ~ wakaka...

Camwhoring ~

Camwhoring ~

 So what do you think? Have I created my look? For a newbie's skill, acceptable? And which look would you prefer? Let me know, be it comment, critic or even some words of encouragement. Thanks for viewing.

Now, back to my b.o.o.k.

Chao.

- sharon -

Beauty Secrets Workshop by Laneige

Joined Facebook giveaway from several blogshop/bloggers and finally won invitation to join the famous

"Beauty Secrets of a Korean Makeup Artist' Workshop".

tadaaa...

The workshops were held on the 2nd to 3rd of June in Raffles City Convention Centre, and I attended the 3rd June 11am slot. Had the chance to meet lots of bloggers there, e.g Ju Ann (who wrote for MyFatPocket), Carrie (The Cambelles), and lots more. There was only about less than 30 people , some of whom bought the SGD$80 voucher. Can I consider it a private and personal event? Was way too anxious so very few info / pictures of the event. Sorry. Still I would like to share my experience with you all.

Met Mr Romeo Eun, the International Makeup Educator of Laneige. If only you were there, even up close, his skin is so perfect for a man. Seriously I can't guess his actual age.

The event was break into two sessions, starting off with the skincare products. As much as I can remember, the take-home message was ESTEEM, with each letter representing a step of your must-have skincare regime. 

Eye, is separated from the rest due to the delicacy and sensitivity of the eye area. 

The followings are;

S - Soap for cleansing (most important, otherwise no point coating layers of essence, moisturizer, etc.)

T - toner (Laneige products can really tighten or minimize your pores over time, so there's hope girls)

E - emulsion

E - essence

M - moisturizer

Can't really differentiate between the last three, and I really got to sharpen my memory skill. Too bad, I didn't make any note during the event. Lucky that I came bare face because the skincare regime require all to "strip"/ removing all our makeups. But I gotta say, their makeup remover (oil-based) was super efficient. I noticed that others who had heavy makeups can easily remove them in minutes. Salute.

The skincare and makeup products that will be introduced and used during the event. We are free to test and use them throughout the event as well. Weee....

Presenter, Isabelle (with the microphone) explaining to the attendees on the skincare regimes, step-by-step and product-by-product.

Each table is assisted with a personal beauty adviser who guides us through the whole event. Didn't get her name though, and her eye makeup looks gorgeous (golden shimmering eyeshadow).

And this is me, camwhoring while going through the skincare regime.

After finishing with our skincare regime, we move on to the next session with makeup tips from Mr Romeo himself. Before that, refreshment time. ^^

What we had for refreshment. Yupe, held at Fairmont Hotel.

Back to the next session, we have Mr Romeo, with the help of a translator, guided us through a makeup session starting with a primer up to the last touch of a lip gloss. Similarly, there are the latest Laniege makeup products on the table for us to use as he explains in front. It's about learning how to make-up and achieve makeup-free face. Sounds impossible/ tricky? That is the fact. Koreans know how to apply their makeups without looking like a face of powder or so. And not to mention, to look younger and have slimmer face. In fact, your face wont' look stiff or dry, but moist and hydrated even with makeups on. That's the beauty of Laneige makeup! Lucky attendees will also get the chance to look sexy, glamorous, innocent, etc. simply from Mr Romeo's magic hands.

Mr Romeo dolling up a volunteer who requested for sexy look.

And this volunteer requested for glamorous look. Tips: You don't need heavy makeup to look glamor, just do it the right.

Few tips that I can remember and would love to share with you:

1. Moderate is best. 
Try not to apply to much. Put the right amount at the right place.

2. Contouring and highlighting.
No more T-zone, but it is the "S" - following the line from your eyes down to your cheek/ laugh line.
And don't finish up by brushing powder all over the face. Just your face line.

3. It's all about the right product, and that will be Laneige.
Use the correct product that suits your skin and the right products that can be trusted for its benefits and ingredients.

With that, this ends my post on Laneige beauty workshop. I know this is rather short and pointless, but I promise I will do better the next time. Bear with me as I am still learning, can share your comment and critics with me.

Lastly, thanks to the two bloggers whom I won the invitation from. Thank you.

- sharon -

Celebrity who made it!

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

Important Summary:

"it's all about being supportive...and being there for each other..." 

You have to support your other half and have his/her back always. It will be great encouragement and push him/her further. But then, of course, don't support blindly. Give your opinion/advice if you feel he/she shouldn't be doing it. Unless he/she assures you it must be done. Success is nothing if you're not there to share the joy, and failure can be destructive if you're not there to share the pain.

Read more on their successful marriage here:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20598147,00.html

Over the years ~

We've been together for like four years and two months plus. And I must say I don't exactly remember how it happened in the first place anyway. The only reason I can think of is, I'm lonely (that's for sure being alone in a foreign land) and I was reaching my 20s. I thought hey, why not give it a try! Loneliness sure does pay the price.

So much had and have been happening, and it just never seems to stop. Even drama has its climax but maybe two or three the most. But with you, it's like riding a never-ending roller coaster that makes me scream my heart out. Me wanting simplicity, ended up having difficulty.

I regretted, so what! It's not like there's a backdoor where I can just turn around and leave. I felt so, I thought so, I tried too, but I still come back to square one. I suffered alot, going through the torment, doing all the crying, hating myself for it, etc. I keep my hopes high, wishing it will turn out all right at the end.

I don't need a millionaire, I don't need a genius, I don't need Mr. Know It All. If I really want any of these guys, I wouldn't have stayed until now. Have you even ask me W.H.Y.? Because I believe if you put your heart in it, anything or everything can be done. Money can be earned, knowledge and experience can be gained, and things will eventually fall into pieces if you work your ass on it. Only maybe the result ain't really what you expected, but then again, learn to be satisfied, be contented, just be happy you have it!

Age must have been catching up with me, no more puppy love, no more "hot" romance, no more "fire/electricity/sparkle". I just want to settle down with someone who truly loves me. And my definition of love will be, "to never fail to put a smile on my face even when I don't want to, to laugh with me over silly things, to give me a shoulder when I cry, to hug me when I feel alone, to wipe my tears and tell me "everything's gonna be okay" even at my/our darkest hours.

I still believe in you and I still hope, I do, I really do. But life taught me that true love is only found in telly, though on rare occasion there are some of us who gets lucky. Love is all about chances, choices, and coincidence. We met by chance, we fall by coincidence, and we stay by choice. Do you feel the same?!

I kept asking myself, do I want to do this? I have four/five decades to go if I'm lucky, do I want to spend the rest of my life stuck to one wrong decision?

Well, in midst of transition phase now, let leave this question to my next post then.

Till then, take care.

- sharon -

It's SUNday!

Weather today extremely H.O.T.! But me, wanting to reward myself for accomplishing my last assignment, went out to t.a.b.a.o. Guess where I went or guess what I had for lunch? Was back all sweaty, but worth it.

Well, nothing much to predict if you know me well. (*.*)!!! As usual, the Beehoon Tom Yam from a place near to my Uni, located in the Bali-Bali Hawker Centre (the first stall on the left). Yum Yum. Soup base is awesome. Do you know, they make their own tom yam paste (not very sure though, but definitely nothing near "instant") and topped it with FISH! My saliva is drooling all over as I am describing it here. It's spicy and creamy/oily, but one of the best I had. I used to have it everyday for almost two weeks. Not any more, pimples popping now and then, better jaga sikit! ^.*

Both are my favorite. Top: Bali2 tom yum. Down: MAMEE

Notice something familiar in the picture?! =D

MAMEE MONSTER!

Wakakaa...It's Mamee.  Fattening, I know. Unhealthy, I know. Yet I love it. Crunchy, salty, yummy. Ya, that's enough to make it go into my mouth. Been wanting to have it for days/weeks, but the grocery store went out of stock. They sell those big packet with 10 mini packets in it, refuse to buy, 'cause I'll finish it in like two days. Did that before, can't imagine how. But yeah, gotta watch out abit now. Anyway, it's in my tummy now.
One reminder, Mamee is salty enough, so throw away the seasoning. And Mamee always something extra in it, this time it's Doraemon sticker. So you Doraemon lovers, can start buying Mamee to collect them now.^^

Free Doraemon sticker inside. Isn't it cute?! Am sticking it at my lappy.

What a wonderful Sunday!

Ending this random post by wishing all of ya' a Happy Sunday. With the unpredictable weather, better stay at home and have yourself a relaxing Sunday evening now.

Chao ~

- sharon -