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 -