Although this wintry season hold lots of joy and fun making you wish that Christmas was every day, in all honesty, it does take a lot of pent up energy to hit that big Christmas boom of excitement and a lot of preparation ranging from gift buying to dinner making to hosting and socializing. So now that Christmas Day has officially ended, it's time to wind down a little and just bask in the left over holiday spirits of 2010. You know why? Because soon enough the celebration of the New Year will be here!! woot woot!
To help out your relaxation time, here are a few videos to make those smiles last: (there is a variety...I'm sure you will find one that you will enjoy)
The Cup Size Choir
I Just Had Sex
High School Football Player Hurdles Defender
Awesome Laser Illusionist
Little Superstar
Lucky Little Kid Avoids Collision
3 Year Old is an Amazing Finger Painter
See you all after January 2nd, there's more to come!
Mucho <3
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
A Moment to Remember
IT'S OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS!!!
Mood: ECSTATIC!!
Due to my families travel plans, our Christmas Eve became our Christmas Day. So, to top off my hectic day of running around and trying to finish my powerpoint i made for my family, we got to open ALL our presents. There were so many pretty presents to give, and so many wonderful presents to receive. And as I do every year, I played the role of Ms. Santa Claus where I gave out all the presents. I think My family hit an all time high for present giving this year. BUT, as we all know, Christmas is NOT all about receiving presents, nor is just about giving presents. If you're religious, you have the religious side to double up on the meaning of Christmas, but for those who are not, the basic purpose of Christmas is about family and friends coming together. To be in each others company and of course, to take a day off from work and/or school...haha. But seriously, for some reason, more this year than ever, I really enjoyed Christmas in a more deeper sense. I don't know how to explain it, but everything just meant more to me. Which is probably why I made a Christmas powerpoint for my family. :P
Anyways...
Do you ever have those moments where time freezes and you are hit with a feeling of nostalgia? It's not quite a happy-ecstatic type of feeling, but its not a sad feeling, by all means. And it's not the plain feeling of being content either. It's more of a calm heart warming feeling where you can't help but have a little grin on your face. Every so often that overwhelming feeling fills me up from head to toe. Maybe you can relate?
Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!
I should have internet tomorrow night at the hotel, but I have no idea if there is internet on the cruise ship. What ever happens...stay tuned, there's more to come.
Mucho <3
Baby, It's Cold Outside -- Glee Cast Version
Mood: ECSTATIC!!
Due to my families travel plans, our Christmas Eve became our Christmas Day. So, to top off my hectic day of running around and trying to finish my powerpoint i made for my family, we got to open ALL our presents. There were so many pretty presents to give, and so many wonderful presents to receive. And as I do every year, I played the role of Ms. Santa Claus where I gave out all the presents. I think My family hit an all time high for present giving this year. BUT, as we all know, Christmas is NOT all about receiving presents, nor is just about giving presents. If you're religious, you have the religious side to double up on the meaning of Christmas, but for those who are not, the basic purpose of Christmas is about family and friends coming together. To be in each others company and of course, to take a day off from work and/or school...haha. But seriously, for some reason, more this year than ever, I really enjoyed Christmas in a more deeper sense. I don't know how to explain it, but everything just meant more to me. Which is probably why I made a Christmas powerpoint for my family. :P
Anyways...
Do you ever have those moments where time freezes and you are hit with a feeling of nostalgia? It's not quite a happy-ecstatic type of feeling, but its not a sad feeling, by all means. And it's not the plain feeling of being content either. It's more of a calm heart warming feeling where you can't help but have a little grin on your face. Every so often that overwhelming feeling fills me up from head to toe. Maybe you can relate?
Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!
I should have internet tomorrow night at the hotel, but I have no idea if there is internet on the cruise ship. What ever happens...stay tuned, there's more to come.
Mucho <3
Baby, It's Cold Outside -- Glee Cast Version
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
3 days, 72 hours, 4320 minutes
3 days and counting!! :)
I've got salsa planned on Wednesday and Thursday, Christmas Eve lovin' on Friday, traveling to Baltimore, Maryland on Christmas, and Sunday...CRUISE!!! I will finally get some warmth and sun during the cold winter in the cold north east. I can't wait!! :)
So what's going on with your winter break? Anything special?
To keep the videos going during the Christmas Day countdown, I have ducks blown off their feet by wind. Sososo cute.
More to come.
Mucho <3
I've got salsa planned on Wednesday and Thursday, Christmas Eve lovin' on Friday, traveling to Baltimore, Maryland on Christmas, and Sunday...CRUISE!!! I will finally get some warmth and sun during the cold winter in the cold north east. I can't wait!! :)
So what's going on with your winter break? Anything special?
To keep the videos going during the Christmas Day countdown, I have ducks blown off their feet by wind. Sososo cute.
More to come.
Mucho <3
Monday, December 20, 2010
Story #9: Lights, Camera, Action!
Okay, so moving past my apologies for the lack of posts...**drumroll**...yay for the winter holidays!!
Happy happy holidays to those who do not celebrate one of my personal favorite holidays of the year...and to those who are counting down the days along side with me...we're 4 days away from CHRISTMAS!!! :)
Before you start thinking that the stage directions in the title was meant for the video...just keep reading. :)
So a few updates on my life. Besides visiting Philly a lot for friends and banquets (pictures up on facebook) and continuing with my Salsa Classes as well as Lady Styling Lessons for salsa, I am taking acting classes!! It's not that I am necessarily learning completely new ideas, but the things I do know are being built upon and are being viewed differently now that I'm putting it all into action. After being in such intense and stressful environments where I continually compared myself with peers for the past 23 year, I am somewhere...where I'm just me. There are some really amazing actors/actresses and there are some beginners, but in the class, I'm just me. I'm not better or worse than anyone else. And let me tell you, it feels good. Although, I do get a little nervous, it really has been a confidence booster. Hopefully by the end of this class I'll be able to get the basics down in acting...maybe I'll be hearing those stage directions in front of a real camera! :)
As always, more updates to come
Happy happy holidays to those who do not celebrate one of my personal favorite holidays of the year...and to those who are counting down the days along side with me...we're 4 days away from CHRISTMAS!!! :)
Before you start thinking that the stage directions in the title was meant for the video...just keep reading. :)
So a few updates on my life. Besides visiting Philly a lot for friends and banquets (pictures up on facebook) and continuing with my Salsa Classes as well as Lady Styling Lessons for salsa, I am taking acting classes!! It's not that I am necessarily learning completely new ideas, but the things I do know are being built upon and are being viewed differently now that I'm putting it all into action. After being in such intense and stressful environments where I continually compared myself with peers for the past 23 year, I am somewhere...where I'm just me. There are some really amazing actors/actresses and there are some beginners, but in the class, I'm just me. I'm not better or worse than anyone else. And let me tell you, it feels good. Although, I do get a little nervous, it really has been a confidence booster. Hopefully by the end of this class I'll be able to get the basics down in acting...maybe I'll be hearing those stage directions in front of a real camera! :)
As always, more updates to come
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Going Under the Knife, yea or nay?
Is it wrong for a person to want to improve their appearance?
Isn't that why people get braces, change how they dress, shave/pluck/color/cut their hair, go on diets, get tattoos, wear make-up and even contour their faces with make-up, put on fake eye lashes and now even use medication to help make them grow? So, I guess the questions isn't, "is it wrong for a person to want to improve their appearance?" it's, "where do we draw the boundary in the natural-improved look and the "plastic" look?"
This is just my take on this controversial topic:
Just like the majority of people, I don't see a problem with getting braces to straighten your [naturally] crooked teeth, using make-up to hide blemishes or to highlight certain areas of your face, or doing anything of that level. And, maybe a less popular opinion, I also don't see a problem with breast reductions, eye lash implants or getting a nose job. However, there is a difference between when someone wears make-up to do a little touch-up and when someone cakes it on. Parallel to that, I feel like doing a reasonable amount of correction to your nose or breasts is reasonable. It's when someone gets an obvious amount of work done under the knife that makes me start to question if they are "fake" or not.
Some may say that, braces are just correcting what you already have and it's not like you have to go into surgery. This isn't necessarily true, some people don't fix their teeth just using braces, some people had teeth that jutted out at an unwanted location, or their teeth looked a little too small or large for their liking. Well, those people had to do more than just wear braces. So, what's wrong with people wanting to adjust their nose a little bit, and what's wrong with reducing your breast size? Everyone is entitled to do what they want in order to make themselves feel more positive about their appearance. Having self esteem and feeling proud of yourself...you cannot put a price on it.
People who change their breasts, nose, get botox, etc. to an extreme amount where it becomes unnecessary and can be ask categorized as "plastic surgery gone wrong" may have gone a little overboard and can be seen as "plastic". But hey, if they can honestly say this is what they needed to feel good, and that it's not an addiction or a psychological problem of depression or something where they continually need go under the knife, then I support them.
This isn't to say that young children who hate something about their own body should consider extreme measures. There should be lots of thought and discussion that goes into one's decision process before doing anything permanent to your body.
Isn't that why people get braces, change how they dress, shave/pluck/color/cut their hair, go on diets, get tattoos, wear make-up and even contour their faces with make-up, put on fake eye lashes and now even use medication to help make them grow? So, I guess the questions isn't, "is it wrong for a person to want to improve their appearance?" it's, "where do we draw the boundary in the natural-improved look and the "plastic" look?"
This is just my take on this controversial topic:
Just like the majority of people, I don't see a problem with getting braces to straighten your [naturally] crooked teeth, using make-up to hide blemishes or to highlight certain areas of your face, or doing anything of that level. And, maybe a less popular opinion, I also don't see a problem with breast reductions, eye lash implants or getting a nose job. However, there is a difference between when someone wears make-up to do a little touch-up and when someone cakes it on. Parallel to that, I feel like doing a reasonable amount of correction to your nose or breasts is reasonable. It's when someone gets an obvious amount of work done under the knife that makes me start to question if they are "fake" or not.
Some may say that, braces are just correcting what you already have and it's not like you have to go into surgery. This isn't necessarily true, some people don't fix their teeth just using braces, some people had teeth that jutted out at an unwanted location, or their teeth looked a little too small or large for their liking. Well, those people had to do more than just wear braces. So, what's wrong with people wanting to adjust their nose a little bit, and what's wrong with reducing your breast size? Everyone is entitled to do what they want in order to make themselves feel more positive about their appearance. Having self esteem and feeling proud of yourself...you cannot put a price on it.
People who change their breasts, nose, get botox, etc. to an extreme amount where it becomes unnecessary and can be ask categorized as "plastic surgery gone wrong" may have gone a little overboard and can be seen as "plastic". But hey, if they can honestly say this is what they needed to feel good, and that it's not an addiction or a psychological problem of depression or something where they continually need go under the knife, then I support them.
This isn't to say that young children who hate something about their own body should consider extreme measures. There should be lots of thought and discussion that goes into one's decision process before doing anything permanent to your body.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Story #8: Dance Like Nobody's Watching
“Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like its heaven on earth.”
Author: Mark Twain
~ Thanks to DictionaryQuotes
These past couple of weeks have been amazing. Sometimes, other people just have the gift of expressing your thoughts in more elegant words; so, by the words of le Gallienne, Richard, "we should have our trials, our ups and downs, I know; but surely it is by those that true love learns how to grow" (TheFreeDictionary). Within the joy of giving, the expression of gratitude, and the act of kindness, there is so much to love about life. Just think back to Christmas day, the air feels light, there's so much happiness and laughter, and the warmth of good childhood memories and friends and/or family by your side makes you wish that every day could be like Christmas morning. Here the presents are just an added bonus; the cherry on top of the most scrumdiddlyumptious sundae.
In some ways, that is how these past few weeks have been for me. Within the act of giving and all that jazz, there was so much happiness and positive energy that made all negative and annoying nuances in the day seem so minute.
What I have found, is that being able to find an outlet really helps prolong the good and to make the bad go away. As I mentioned it last post, I am starting to dance again. And this my friends...is my outlet. It's a challenge disguised in happiness and laughter. Being able to spend time with my parents, being able to meet new people, and most importantly, being able to move my body in a way that makes me feel confident and sexy is exhilarating. I love it! By all means, I'm not that good, but that's why I'm going to dance like nobody's watching.
My plan is to take classes Wednesdays for body movement and ladies styling, and Thursdays for just salsa dancing AND to go out later at night on [some] Thursdays to social events for salsa. :)
Author: Mark Twain
~ Thanks to DictionaryQuotes
These past couple of weeks have been amazing. Sometimes, other people just have the gift of expressing your thoughts in more elegant words; so, by the words of le Gallienne, Richard, "we should have our trials, our ups and downs, I know; but surely it is by those that true love learns how to grow" (TheFreeDictionary). Within the joy of giving, the expression of gratitude, and the act of kindness, there is so much to love about life. Just think back to Christmas day, the air feels light, there's so much happiness and laughter, and the warmth of good childhood memories and friends and/or family by your side makes you wish that every day could be like Christmas morning. Here the presents are just an added bonus; the cherry on top of the most scrumdiddlyumptious sundae.
In some ways, that is how these past few weeks have been for me. Within the act of giving and all that jazz, there was so much happiness and positive energy that made all negative and annoying nuances in the day seem so minute.
What I have found, is that being able to find an outlet really helps prolong the good and to make the bad go away. As I mentioned it last post, I am starting to dance again. And this my friends...is my outlet. It's a challenge disguised in happiness and laughter. Being able to spend time with my parents, being able to meet new people, and most importantly, being able to move my body in a way that makes me feel confident and sexy is exhilarating. I love it! By all means, I'm not that good, but that's why I'm going to dance like nobody's watching.
My plan is to take classes Wednesdays for body movement and ladies styling, and Thursdays for just salsa dancing AND to go out later at night on [some] Thursdays to social events for salsa. :)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Story #7: Age ...
...is a matter of feeling, not of years.
Author: George William Curtis
~ Thanks to WorldofQuotes
So, today's my 23rd birthday!!!...but I still look like I'm in HS (apparently hah). Gotta love the Asian genes. Hopefully, I will always look younger than I my age...if I do, than all of this underage and being carded twice in one place non-sense will all be worth it. :)
I must say, this year was the first year in a long time where I was really excited for my birthday. For some reason I've been so giddy. I would say that I have no idea why, but I'm pretty sure it's has something do with all of the wonderful surprises I've been getting for the past couple of days. Hey...I'm a girl, I'm supposed to love presents and attention!! But for reals, thank you to my parents and everyone else for the amazing gifts and surprises. I feel so spoiled because I got so many things. ♥ ♥ ♥
Back to business...
Since my background in acting is pretty limited, I am trying to think outside of the box on how else I can make myself stand out and be more of an asset. I guess a plus on my side is that I'm pretty athletic (thanks to my dad) so sports are a go. What I wish I could do better was dance and sing, I love to dance and sing, and it's not like I can't keep a beat or am tone deaf, but I'm just not great at it. So, I've decided to get into dancing again. One of my best friends from college got me into Latin dancing (primarily salsa and bachata), so I'm going to pick it back up. At least once a week I will be going to a salsa class or social outing! I already went to my first HotSalsaHot class last Thursday. It felt so good to be back on the dance floor.
Make-up!!:
Today I had an appointment to get my make-up done at Blue Mercury, but this time for a Bobbi Brown event!! I did not get the chance to take pictures at the event, BUT I did buy stuff, and I did take pictures of it.
I bought (Order of first picture: back row, left to right and then Front row, left to right):
- Conditioner for my brush...to clean it
- Skin Foundation
- Brightening Spot Treatment Corrector (white box/tube)
- Illuminating Bronzing Powder
- Smoldering Eye Palette
- Rich Color Gloss
- Tinted Eye Brightener
- Gel Eyeliner
Samples I got:
- Lathering Tube Soap
- Hydrating Face Tonic
- Hydrating Face Cream
- Eye Repair Cream
These are the most of what she used on me today and I can't wait to use them again!! So many new things I have never used before and so many new techniques to try and perfect. Wish me luck!
Things to look forward to in upcoming Story#: More posing pics, updates on modeling/acting/future jobs
Author: George William Curtis
~ Thanks to WorldofQuotes
So, today's my 23rd birthday!!!...but I still look like I'm in HS (apparently hah). Gotta love the Asian genes. Hopefully, I will always look younger than I my age...if I do, than all of this underage and being carded twice in one place non-sense will all be worth it. :)
I must say, this year was the first year in a long time where I was really excited for my birthday. For some reason I've been so giddy. I would say that I have no idea why, but I'm pretty sure it's has something do with all of the wonderful surprises I've been getting for the past couple of days. Hey...I'm a girl, I'm supposed to love presents and attention!! But for reals, thank you to my parents and everyone else for the amazing gifts and surprises. I feel so spoiled because I got so many things. ♥ ♥ ♥
Back to business...
Since my background in acting is pretty limited, I am trying to think outside of the box on how else I can make myself stand out and be more of an asset. I guess a plus on my side is that I'm pretty athletic (thanks to my dad) so sports are a go. What I wish I could do better was dance and sing, I love to dance and sing, and it's not like I can't keep a beat or am tone deaf, but I'm just not great at it. So, I've decided to get into dancing again. One of my best friends from college got me into Latin dancing (primarily salsa and bachata), so I'm going to pick it back up. At least once a week I will be going to a salsa class or social outing! I already went to my first HotSalsaHot class last Thursday. It felt so good to be back on the dance floor.
Make-up!!:
Today I had an appointment to get my make-up done at Blue Mercury, but this time for a Bobbi Brown event!! I did not get the chance to take pictures at the event, BUT I did buy stuff, and I did take pictures of it.
I bought (Order of first picture: back row, left to right and then Front row, left to right):
- Conditioner for my brush...to clean it
- Skin Foundation
- Brightening Spot Treatment Corrector (white box/tube)
- Illuminating Bronzing Powder
- Smoldering Eye Palette
- Rich Color Gloss
- Tinted Eye Brightener
- Gel Eyeliner
Samples I got:
- Lathering Tube Soap
- Hydrating Face Tonic
- Hydrating Face Cream
- Eye Repair Cream
These are the most of what she used on me today and I can't wait to use them again!! So many new things I have never used before and so many new techniques to try and perfect. Wish me luck!
Things to look forward to in upcoming Story#: More posing pics, updates on modeling/acting/future jobs
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Story #6: Finding Your Feet
To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing.
~ Thanks to Idiom Site
For me, having high aspirations and dreaming big was always the easy part. I have always wanted to do so much and to be so many different things; but, there was always something that held me back. There was always that black box that weighed so heavily on me, that it prevented me from taking the next step to pursue my goals and dreams. This isn't something that I had no clue about before, but it was something that I wouldn't fully admit, or... admit enough to myself so that I could have the courage to do something about it. Well, this past Tuesday, I finally confronted that black box.
I went to a ProScout event, where getting a callback meant you were invited to the invitational ProScout event. At this event you will have the chance to meet 30-40 major modeling and acting agencies. Being in that room filled with kids sitting by their parents, it was right then and there where I was able to confront this black box. And this black box was fear; the fear of failing and the fear of rejection. In any situation like this, all that would run through my head would be, "there's no way I can make it", "look at all the other kids, I can never be one of the best", "what makes someone want to pick me over that gorgeous kid over there?" And because of these constant doubts, I was never confident enough to try a lot of things. It was easier to avoid those situations than to confront my fear. And when I was forced to do something where I didn't want to fail, I would put forth minimum effort. Why? This may sound stupid, but to me it was easier to accept failure in something that I didn't try hard in than to fail at something where tried my best. If I failed without trying hard, then I could keep my pride and have a full proof excuse as to why I failed.
I took a deep breath and went for it. I thought to myself, it didn't matter if I didn't get a call back, it didn't matter if they didn't like me; all that mattered was that I was putting myself out there and that I was finally taking the first step to pursuing a dream. Well, lo and behold (not that it ended up being really a difficult process to get an invitation) I was invited to the ProScout invitational event in February. Although February is really when things will be tough, I hope that the confidence I gained from this experience can help me continue this momentum to really put forth my best effort. I am finally starting to find my feet.
~ Thanks to Idiom Site
For me, having high aspirations and dreaming big was always the easy part. I have always wanted to do so much and to be so many different things; but, there was always something that held me back. There was always that black box that weighed so heavily on me, that it prevented me from taking the next step to pursue my goals and dreams. This isn't something that I had no clue about before, but it was something that I wouldn't fully admit, or... admit enough to myself so that I could have the courage to do something about it. Well, this past Tuesday, I finally confronted that black box.
I went to a ProScout event, where getting a callback meant you were invited to the invitational ProScout event. At this event you will have the chance to meet 30-40 major modeling and acting agencies. Being in that room filled with kids sitting by their parents, it was right then and there where I was able to confront this black box. And this black box was fear; the fear of failing and the fear of rejection. In any situation like this, all that would run through my head would be, "there's no way I can make it", "look at all the other kids, I can never be one of the best", "what makes someone want to pick me over that gorgeous kid over there?" And because of these constant doubts, I was never confident enough to try a lot of things. It was easier to avoid those situations than to confront my fear. And when I was forced to do something where I didn't want to fail, I would put forth minimum effort. Why? This may sound stupid, but to me it was easier to accept failure in something that I didn't try hard in than to fail at something where tried my best. If I failed without trying hard, then I could keep my pride and have a full proof excuse as to why I failed.
I took a deep breath and went for it. I thought to myself, it didn't matter if I didn't get a call back, it didn't matter if they didn't like me; all that mattered was that I was putting myself out there and that I was finally taking the first step to pursuing a dream. Well, lo and behold (not that it ended up being really a difficult process to get an invitation) I was invited to the ProScout invitational event in February. Although February is really when things will be tough, I hope that the confidence I gained from this experience can help me continue this momentum to really put forth my best effort. I am finally starting to find my feet.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Following Stars: Justin Bieber
He's pretty self-explanatory. A cute and talented young boy who worked hard, ended up finding fame through Youtube and is now living in the spotlight of stardom. And I must say, he has pretty impressive voice. If only I had a voice like that...if only... :P
How Justin Bieber was Discovered
Justin flirting with Esmée Denters - Justin Singing
Justin singing Someday at Christmas by Stevie Wonder - Final
How Justin Bieber was Discovered
Justin flirting with Esmée Denters - Justin Singing
Justin singing Someday at Christmas by Stevie Wonder - Final
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Truth About Food
Quickly following Supersize vs. Superskinny, I used the suggested links side bar to pick the next show I wanted to watch. The Truth About Food: How to Stay Young and Beautiful was my pick. This episode of The Truth About Food, "looks at the everyday foods and drinks we consume and how they can help fight the aging process". More details found at this site: BBC
The Truth About Food - How 2 Stay Young & Beautiful Part 1/6
SPOILER ALERT!!! (cutting to the chase about the answers within this video)
Tomato & Skin Protection: (EAT) The lycopene that makes up the rich red color of the tomato decreases UV damage to your skin -- especially good for those who burn easily.
Red Wine & Heart: (DRINK) So you know how people say you should drink one glass of wine a night to help prevent heart problems? The answer is in the polyphenol found in the skin and seed. Polyphenol makes the blood flow more easily by helping the blood vessels stay more flexible and by preventing fatty deposits from building up. Want to take this advice to the next level? Grapes grown at higher altitudes, Cabernet Sauvignon, and ternak grapes contain higher levels of polyphenol.
- Bonus: Truth behind eating before drinking
If you do not eat, your alcoholic drink goes through your stomach too quickly ending up in your intestines where the alcohol is absorbed. The reason to eat while you eat is not so that the food absorbs the alcohol but so that it sits in your stomach longer, gets broken down, and is released in smaller increments. The pyloric valve located at the end of your stomach contracts when food enters the stomach and opens to allow broken down food (and wine) out in small amounts.
Water & Skin: (NO ADDED BONUS) If you have a healthy diet, you do not need to drink extra water on top of it. The prepared foods and drinks already contain an ample amount of water.
Berries & Memory: (EAT??) The anthocyanin that gives berries their vivid colors are also good antioxidants. People who eat a cup of berries a day show some improvements in memory...but, the improvements aren't large enough to be scientifically significant. I say, might as well eat it for health and the chance of memory improvement.
Spinach & Eyesight: (EAT) Your retina contains rods and cones which become damaged under UV and blue light. It's the macula, yellowish substance in your eye that absorbs excess harmful rays and acts as a natural sunblock for this area of the retina. Macular degeneration is an eye condition that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field and can eventually result in blindness. Part of its yellow comes from lutein which can be found in Spinach! Yay! So, eating spinach and kale (egg yoke, kiwi, and corn have lutein as well, but a lower amount) will help you increase your yellow-ness (haha sounds like an asian joke...not)
Finally, Detox: For the annoyance you have to go through...it's not worth it. You're body naturally detox's on it's own.
The Truth About Food - How 2 Stay Young & Beautiful Part 1/6
SPOILER ALERT!!! (cutting to the chase about the answers within this video)
Tomato & Skin Protection: (EAT) The lycopene that makes up the rich red color of the tomato decreases UV damage to your skin -- especially good for those who burn easily.
Red Wine & Heart: (DRINK) So you know how people say you should drink one glass of wine a night to help prevent heart problems? The answer is in the polyphenol found in the skin and seed. Polyphenol makes the blood flow more easily by helping the blood vessels stay more flexible and by preventing fatty deposits from building up. Want to take this advice to the next level? Grapes grown at higher altitudes, Cabernet Sauvignon, and ternak grapes contain higher levels of polyphenol.
- Bonus: Truth behind eating before drinking
If you do not eat, your alcoholic drink goes through your stomach too quickly ending up in your intestines where the alcohol is absorbed. The reason to eat while you eat is not so that the food absorbs the alcohol but so that it sits in your stomach longer, gets broken down, and is released in smaller increments. The pyloric valve located at the end of your stomach contracts when food enters the stomach and opens to allow broken down food (and wine) out in small amounts.
Water & Skin: (NO ADDED BONUS) If you have a healthy diet, you do not need to drink extra water on top of it. The prepared foods and drinks already contain an ample amount of water.
Berries & Memory: (EAT??) The anthocyanin that gives berries their vivid colors are also good antioxidants. People who eat a cup of berries a day show some improvements in memory...but, the improvements aren't large enough to be scientifically significant. I say, might as well eat it for health and the chance of memory improvement.
Spinach & Eyesight: (EAT) Your retina contains rods and cones which become damaged under UV and blue light. It's the macula, yellowish substance in your eye that absorbs excess harmful rays and acts as a natural sunblock for this area of the retina. Macular degeneration is an eye condition that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field and can eventually result in blindness. Part of its yellow comes from lutein which can be found in Spinach! Yay! So, eating spinach and kale (egg yoke, kiwi, and corn have lutein as well, but a lower amount) will help you increase your yellow-ness (haha sounds like an asian joke...not)
Finally, Detox: For the annoyance you have to go through...it's not worth it. You're body naturally detox's on it's own.
Following Stars: MattyB
He's 7, he's cute, and he loves to rap...he's MattyB! Throughout his videos he shows a lot of improvement and potential.
Good luck MattyB!!
7 Year Old Raps "Like A G6" - Far East Movement Cover/Remix MattyBRaps
Good luck MattyB!!
7 Year Old Raps "Like A G6" - Far East Movement Cover/Remix MattyBRaps
Monday, October 25, 2010
Supersize vs. Superskinny
So, after hours upon hours of watching diet and health shows broadcasted in the UK (thanks to Youtube), I have decided that since it has consumed such a large part of my night, that it was worth sharing with you all.
Up until 4am last night/this morning, I was watching the show, Supersize vs. Superskinny. "Documentary series in which two extreme eaters - one very overweight and the other severely underweight - swap diets in an attempt to change the way they view food and eating" (Channel4). At first, watching this show and seeing how they swap the meals of a very large person with a significantly underweight person, I had many reservations; such as, is this really the healthy way to go about doing things? But, by the end of the first episode, I realized that the damage each person was doing to their bodies to begin with was already deadly to begin with, and that the benefits of their realizations far outweigh the negatives (plus they only did this for a few days). On top of keeping track of the contestant's progress, there were side features ranging from which diets work and which don't, which work-outs will help you achieve that killer thin and lean body, and stories of anorexics seeking help going through a clinic's program. I do admit, there are a few dry and repetitive areas of the show...thank God for Youtube - fast forward!!
A message for those who were toooo skinny and do not always have a well balanced diet, check those hands! If you have pale lines/creases on your palm, you may be at risk for iron deficency. Not surprisingly, America is the hotspot for new foods and food diets. In NY, we find that raw food is the latest food diet; we refer to these people as rawists. We also find that there is rising demand for food coaches -- people who you can call throughout the day to help you stay on your diet and not cave in to your cravings. As for diets, there are many diets out there, and the majority of them are just not worth the effort with such little outcome. If you are desperate for help, try hypnosis. Even a skeptical UK woman found that it had the best outcome. She went from craving sweets and large portions of food to eating more fruits, veggies and smaller portions.
Supersize vs. Superskinny 3x06 Part 1
Stay tuned for the next TV show series I've been watching -- hint: what foods you should start including to your diet to stay healthy and young[-looking]. :)
Up until 4am last night/this morning, I was watching the show, Supersize vs. Superskinny. "Documentary series in which two extreme eaters - one very overweight and the other severely underweight - swap diets in an attempt to change the way they view food and eating" (Channel4). At first, watching this show and seeing how they swap the meals of a very large person with a significantly underweight person, I had many reservations; such as, is this really the healthy way to go about doing things? But, by the end of the first episode, I realized that the damage each person was doing to their bodies to begin with was already deadly to begin with, and that the benefits of their realizations far outweigh the negatives (plus they only did this for a few days). On top of keeping track of the contestant's progress, there were side features ranging from which diets work and which don't, which work-outs will help you achieve that killer thin and lean body, and stories of anorexics seeking help going through a clinic's program. I do admit, there are a few dry and repetitive areas of the show...thank God for Youtube - fast forward!!
A message for those who were toooo skinny and do not always have a well balanced diet, check those hands! If you have pale lines/creases on your palm, you may be at risk for iron deficency. Not surprisingly, America is the hotspot for new foods and food diets. In NY, we find that raw food is the latest food diet; we refer to these people as rawists. We also find that there is rising demand for food coaches -- people who you can call throughout the day to help you stay on your diet and not cave in to your cravings. As for diets, there are many diets out there, and the majority of them are just not worth the effort with such little outcome. If you are desperate for help, try hypnosis. Even a skeptical UK woman found that it had the best outcome. She went from craving sweets and large portions of food to eating more fruits, veggies and smaller portions.
Supersize vs. Superskinny 3x06 Part 1
Stay tuned for the next TV show series I've been watching -- hint: what foods you should start including to your diet to stay healthy and young[-looking]. :)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Following Stars: Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez travels the world and finds more love for her fans than she ever has before. Her deep appreciation for her fans is displayed during episode 2 of Girl Meets World. On top of the admiration and respect I already have for her, this just puts the cherry on top:
Throughout the seven episodes (that i know of and watched), she raises a lot of interesting thoughts. These thoughts are things we may already know and see as common sense, but at the same time it is refreshing to hear it from her. As we all say about any new, young star, I really hope she stays as sweet, humble and amazing as she is now.
Sidenote: I know that my blogs have been all over the place, but I hope they are not too confusing to follow. I originally made this blog to document my experience of following the path to my future. These posts are all titled: Story #. Obviously, exciting things that are projected out for my future happen every day, which is why there are breaks between my stories. For all the gaps between the stories, I do what I love, and that is to post things that are on my mind, or things that I see/watch. So, I hope you all enjoy the upcoming Stories as well as random blogs!! <3
Throughout the seven episodes (that i know of and watched), she raises a lot of interesting thoughts. These thoughts are things we may already know and see as common sense, but at the same time it is refreshing to hear it from her. As we all say about any new, young star, I really hope she stays as sweet, humble and amazing as she is now.
Sidenote: I know that my blogs have been all over the place, but I hope they are not too confusing to follow. I originally made this blog to document my experience of following the path to my future. These posts are all titled: Story #. Obviously, exciting things that are projected out for my future happen every day, which is why there are breaks between my stories. For all the gaps between the stories, I do what I love, and that is to post things that are on my mind, or things that I see/watch. So, I hope you all enjoy the upcoming Stories as well as random blogs!! <3
Friday, October 22, 2010
Story #5: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Prov. Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful. Something that you say which means that each person has their own opinion about what or who is beautiful
~ Thanks to TheFreeDictionary
So this particular "story" is not a story I'm directly involved with but it is something that may affect the industry that I'm going into.
Speculations raised from this article. Click here
Anorexia to obesity. If neither of these terms are thought to be a standard to which any individual should uphold themselves to, then why do we continue to advertise them more than the every-day-average person? Just as anorexia deals with both physical and mental issues, and the addictions of the human, so does obesity (food...an addiction?? Click here).
The following two comments pretty much sum up my opinion.
~ Thanks to TheFreeDictionary
So this particular "story" is not a story I'm directly involved with but it is something that may affect the industry that I'm going into.
Speculations raised from this article. Click here
Anorexia to obesity. If neither of these terms are thought to be a standard to which any individual should uphold themselves to, then why do we continue to advertise them more than the every-day-average person? Just as anorexia deals with both physical and mental issues, and the addictions of the human, so does obesity (food...an addiction?? Click here).
The following two comments pretty much sum up my opinion.
Yoyoyo, check out my flow!
stranger or not
give it a shot
if you got a question
yo, you got my attention
so ask away
i got all day
silly or serious
yo, it's just us
yea, i bust a rhyme
when i got time
betta watch out
yo, i will shout
so lover or foe
just call me j-wo
give me a holla
yo, i'll give you my dolla (yea, thought my two cents would be too cheap so i rose it up to a doller! hah jk, just wanted it to rhyme)
k...so im not much of a rapper but I swear my poems are not this bad. So now you ask...why the rhyme. Well, since nothing really happened today, I though I would entertain you a little, heyo!! Hope it worked.
Although, I will say, my rhyme is true to its word. So, if you got a comment, suggestion or question....you got my attention! ;p
Tonight's replay songs:
David Choi - Won't Even Start - Official Music Video - Wong Fu Productions
David Choi - That Girl - Official Music Video - Wong Fu Productions
Game of the night: http://www.play
give it a shot
if you got a question
yo, you got my attention
so ask away
i got all day
silly or serious
yo, it's just us
yea, i bust a rhyme
when i got time
betta watch out
yo, i will shout
so lover or foe
just call me j-wo
give me a holla
yo, i'll give you my dolla (yea, thought my two cents would be too cheap so i rose it up to a doller! hah jk, just wanted it to rhyme)
k...so im not much of a rapper but I swear my poems are not this bad. So now you ask...why the rhyme. Well, since nothing really happened today, I though I would entertain you a little, heyo!! Hope it worked.
Although, I will say, my rhyme is true to its word. So, if you got a comment, suggestion or question....you got my attention! ;p
Tonight's replay songs:
David Choi - Won't Even Start - Official Music Video - Wong Fu Productions
David Choi - That Girl - Official Music Video - Wong Fu Productions
Game of the night: http://www.play
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Dodging the Homeless Act
I must say, out of the many Sarah Chang's concerts I have been to, I actually enjoyed yesterday's (Tuesday's) the most. Maybe it was the song selection, or maybe my taste in music has matured, but her piece really kept me on edge the whole time...so much, that I almost didn't make it in time to give her the flowers ;p
The Program:
KBS Symphony Orchestra
Shinik Hahm, Conductor
Sarah Chang, Violin
JEEYOUNG KIM Heroes (World Premiere)
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
So my mishap of post-concert. After the concert, my date (my brothers gf hehe) and I decided to grab dinner in k-town. Getting there close to 10:45pm.
By not thinking ahead and driving myself to the train station, I was left to rely on my parents picking me up to get back home. So, I realized that the train that I would need to take would arrive in Princeton very late, meaning that I would be cutting it close to making it back home before my parents went to bed.
Sitting at the dinner table, I lost track of time while eating scrumptious korean food, mmm mmm, and gossiping about boys, brothers, and other "girl stuff". Heading towards the end of the meal, I realized there were only three trains left. One that was in 5 minutes (fail), and two that were too late to ask my parents to pick me up. Scrambling around to find someone else to pick me up at the train station, I soon realize that I read the schedule wrong. There was only ONE train left and it was for 1:22am. Oh god...this was bad. I called my mom convincing her to sleep in peace and that I would figure things out - I mean I've got friends back in Jersey that could help a sista out...right?? ...Wrong, the few that I did know were busy with performances and after parties, studying, or not picking up. Now what do I do?? I couldn't bring myself to call my NY friends seeing how it was nearly midnight and they all had work early in the morning, and I didn't really care for the idea of taking that last train to Princeton Junction, arriving at 2:33am and walking the many miles back to my house in the cold. And here comes the light at the end of my homeless tunnel; luckily, my brother's girlfriend offered the option of staying at her place. Yay!! What a wonderful way to end such an adventurous day (it rhymes!).
A little bonus:
Today, I decided to put a little pizazz into the ever-so classic french tips:
The Program:
KBS Symphony Orchestra
Shinik Hahm, Conductor
Sarah Chang, Violin
JEEYOUNG KIM Heroes (World Premiere)
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
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| Carnegie Hall's stage |
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| Sarah Chang |
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| Recognition for the Conductor |
So my mishap of post-concert. After the concert, my date (my brothers gf hehe) and I decided to grab dinner in k-town. Getting there close to 10:45pm.
By not thinking ahead and driving myself to the train station, I was left to rely on my parents picking me up to get back home. So, I realized that the train that I would need to take would arrive in Princeton very late, meaning that I would be cutting it close to making it back home before my parents went to bed.
Sitting at the dinner table, I lost track of time while eating scrumptious korean food, mmm mmm, and gossiping about boys, brothers, and other "girl stuff". Heading towards the end of the meal, I realized there were only three trains left. One that was in 5 minutes (fail), and two that were too late to ask my parents to pick me up. Scrambling around to find someone else to pick me up at the train station, I soon realize that I read the schedule wrong. There was only ONE train left and it was for 1:22am. Oh god...this was bad. I called my mom convincing her to sleep in peace and that I would figure things out - I mean I've got friends back in Jersey that could help a sista out...right?? ...Wrong, the few that I did know were busy with performances and after parties, studying, or not picking up. Now what do I do?? I couldn't bring myself to call my NY friends seeing how it was nearly midnight and they all had work early in the morning, and I didn't really care for the idea of taking that last train to Princeton Junction, arriving at 2:33am and walking the many miles back to my house in the cold. And here comes the light at the end of my homeless tunnel; luckily, my brother's girlfriend offered the option of staying at her place. Yay!! What a wonderful way to end such an adventurous day (it rhymes!).
A little bonus:
Today, I decided to put a little pizazz into the ever-so classic french tips:
Monday, October 18, 2010
City of Independence
Confessions of a...college grad girl. I just started doing the Brazil Buttlift workout and I have already failed. But I do have a reason....or excuse; I originally planned to go to Philly for just Monday night. So, I packed almost nothing; then one thing happened after another and I ended up staying there for the entire week. The only exercise I got all week was getting myself on and off the bed and couch, and running on the treadmill for 20 min (which, for me, is pretty impressive). One reason for my long stay in the great city of Philly, was for UPenn's annual Big Asian on campus event. Without a doubt, my favorite girl won. She is the cutest little thing and has such an angelic voice...so yay for her!! At this event there was a talent portion, Q&A portion and maybe a fashion portion (I came late). For the talent part, I saw men showing off their chiseled abs while dancing, girls dancing to the single ladies song and teaching the audience the dougie (even Chris Brown does the dougie: click here), a guy dressing up as women, a guy serenading his girl and other entertaining acts. So, all in all, it was quite the show. Pictures and updates of Big Asian as well as the rest APAHW, Asian Pacific American Heritage Week can be seen at the PAACH tumblr.
Some upcoming events to look out for:
- Tomorrow [after my 8am dentist appointment...bleh] I will be heading to NY for Sarah Chang's concert.
- Halloween is coming!! what are ya'll gonna dress up as? im so curious! By the time I was a senior in college, I realized that warmth was more important that my...um...college-like costume. Anyone in college or out of college understands that Halloween was no longer the place for the cute pumpkin costume. So in order to honor my last year of being able to party "dress" up for halloween as a college student, I molded the scandalous with the semi-warm idea and ended up as a black cat. Yea...I tried...but at least I didn't spend $50-80 on a one time use costume: Oh the college days...
...my athletic body from my hardcore college tennis days :p
As exciting as the Halloween party was, my favorite part of last year's Halloween was the pumpkin carving.
yayyy, can't wait to carve another pumpkin this year!!
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Timeless fashion and its free!! Joshua Jackson knows whats going on...so cute! :p
The Google Job Experiment
Some upcoming events to look out for:
- Tomorrow [after my 8am dentist appointment...bleh] I will be heading to NY for Sarah Chang's concert.
- Halloween is coming!! what are ya'll gonna dress up as? im so curious! By the time I was a senior in college, I realized that warmth was more important that my...um...college-like costume. Anyone in college or out of college understands that Halloween was no longer the place for the cute pumpkin costume. So in order to honor my last year of being able to party "dress" up for halloween as a college student, I molded the scandalous with the semi-warm idea and ended up as a black cat. Yea...I tried...but at least I didn't spend $50-80 on a one time use costume: Oh the college days...
As exciting as the Halloween party was, my favorite part of last year's Halloween was the pumpkin carving.
yayyy, can't wait to carve another pumpkin this year!!
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Timeless fashion and its free!! Joshua Jackson knows whats going on...so cute! :p
The Google Job Experiment
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Work-out Time!
After I officially stopped training for tennis, I have lost a lot of muscle mass. Good thing is, I'm slimming down, but the bad thing is, with no muscle to help support everything I have strained in the past, all my tennis injuries are starting to reveal themselves to me. I now have extra motivation to work out. My goal is to lose 5-7 pounds (if possible hehe), but more importantly to get fit and to strengthen the muscle in the areas that are giving me pain.
So...I've got my excel schedule/checklist, my Brazil Butt Lift CD, some gym equipment and you guys to hold me accountable. During these next 4 weeks I will be updating you guys on my progress, and at the end, I will rate & review it the CD (if I make it there...hehe).
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In the news:
Kimchi shortage -- my beloved kimchi!!! :(
"Seasme Square" in Nigeria
So...I've got my excel schedule/checklist, my Brazil Butt Lift CD, some gym equipment and you guys to hold me accountable. During these next 4 weeks I will be updating you guys on my progress, and at the end, I will rate & review it the CD (if I make it there...hehe).
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In the news:
Kimchi shortage -- my beloved kimchi!!! :(
"Seasme Square" in Nigeria
- "Sesame Square," Nigerian version of popular children's show to feature host of new muppets
- The golden-furred Kami is a girl-muppet who is HIV-positive and has a taste for adventure
- Zobi, an ageless blue muppet is obsessed with yams and is constantly getting into trouble
- $3.3 budget funded by United States Agency for International Development
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Pondering...
These past couple days have been, more or less...uneventful. I will try to make myself more busy so I will have something interesting to share.
So, what have I been doing then? Emailing, facebook stalking, youtube-ing, text twisting, surfing the web...okay, you caught me...I've been doing all of those things. But my days haven't been completely unproductive, I have been thinking about what I want to do for the rest of this year and for the upcoming year. While modeling/acting is still on my mind for the future, my more concrete plans for the near future are becoming clearer. I know bringing this up has made some of you curious of what my plans may be, but I don't want to jinx it, so I'm going to keep it all hush hush for now. When things are a little more set in stone, I will be blogging about it, so don't you worry. Meanwhile, keep reading my blog [if you like it, share the love with others], feel free to leave comments and keep the words of encouragement coming. I really appreciate all of the support.
Oh, and if you have any questions, ask away!! :)
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For your own entertainment, here are some videos I have been watching:
We are the World
Wisin & Yandel - Dime Que Te Pasó -- MV is so sad, I almost cried :(
Ukraine's Got Talent -- Cute and Talented Kids
Jackie Evancho - Top 10 -- I don't know why, but I really like the intro
Jackie Evancho - Finals (Ave Maria) -- just amazing
Josh Groban w/ The African Children's Choir
Josh Groban Interview -- so accomplished at such a young age!
Winter Olympics 2002 - LeAnn Rimes
So, what have I been doing then? Emailing, facebook stalking, youtube-ing, text twisting, surfing the web...okay, you caught me...I've been doing all of those things. But my days haven't been completely unproductive, I have been thinking about what I want to do for the rest of this year and for the upcoming year. While modeling/acting is still on my mind for the future, my more concrete plans for the near future are becoming clearer. I know bringing this up has made some of you curious of what my plans may be, but I don't want to jinx it, so I'm going to keep it all hush hush for now. When things are a little more set in stone, I will be blogging about it, so don't you worry. Meanwhile, keep reading my blog [if you like it, share the love with others], feel free to leave comments and keep the words of encouragement coming. I really appreciate all of the support.
Oh, and if you have any questions, ask away!! :)
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For your own entertainment, here are some videos I have been watching:
We are the World
Wisin & Yandel - Dime Que Te Pasó -- MV is so sad, I almost cried :(
Ukraine's Got Talent -- Cute and Talented Kids
Jackie Evancho - Top 10 -- I don't know why, but I really like the intro
Jackie Evancho - Finals (Ave Maria) -- just amazing
Josh Groban w/ The African Children's Choir
Josh Groban Interview -- so accomplished at such a young age!
Winter Olympics 2002 - LeAnn Rimes
"Hey ma, whats up??"
Tribute to my uma :)
No matter what life throws at my mom, she continues to live life to the fullest. Hearing her stories, I can tell that she has lived an adventurous life; her tough childhood experiences in Korea, immigrating to America with no knowledge of English, building up her resume through jobs, schooling, more jobs, and now, she is continuing her passion in art. This past May she graduated from Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers, and now continues to take classes in art elsewhere (and now in English as well :p) and is part of the West Windsor Art Council.
My mom's senior thesis art piece:
Grand Opening of the West Windsor Art Center: (tested out my photography skills hehe
No matter what life throws at my mom, she continues to live life to the fullest. Hearing her stories, I can tell that she has lived an adventurous life; her tough childhood experiences in Korea, immigrating to America with no knowledge of English, building up her resume through jobs, schooling, more jobs, and now, she is continuing her passion in art. This past May she graduated from Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers, and now continues to take classes in art elsewhere (and now in English as well :p) and is part of the West Windsor Art Council.
My mom's senior thesis art piece:
  
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Grand Opening of the West Windsor Art Center: (tested out my photography skills hehe
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| This firehouse is now the West Windsor Art Center |
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| My brother |
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| Mom (that boy came out of now where, huhrm!) |
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| Mom and Dad |
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Story #4: Baby Steps
First, my own adventures with my eye makeup. Given that I still can't find my makeup, I was left to work with limited colors from free samples and the free applicators that I "borrowed" from makeup stores. So I had: brown eye liner, some eye shadow (black, brown, gold, and shimmer) and my mom's mascara and eye lash curler. At first, I tried to just do a simple smoky look but I ended up not knowing how to layer things on. After some experimenting, I just ended up with this:
I did the fish tale hehe...not too bad for a first timer...right??
♥ ღ ♥ ღ ♥ ღ ♥
Chanel Event at bluemercury: (sorry, I forgot to take pics at the event =/ )
It was so much fun being there. They were ALL so nice. And I had a great conversation with the girl doing my makeup. Overall, it was a positive and relaxing experience. An added bonus was my mom’s company. Though she originally came just to support me, there was an open reservation…so both ended up getting our makeup done! They have another event there with Bobbi Brown on November 5th and 6th so hopefully I will remember to take pictures then. Anyways, even though I did not get to take pictures of the event itself, I did take pictures of what I bought. :D
Ren - Multi-Mineral Pore Minimising Detox Mask: AMAZING product. Just wet your face, rub the product in, let it dry, then gently rub your skin and rinse your face with warm water. Dirt, dead skin, everything comes right out. After I used it, my face was like a baby's butt...no exaggeration. Added bonus, it's supposed to last for a really long time. So if you were thinking about getting those nose strips or anything like that, this would be a more money efficient and an over-all more beneficial alternative.
Chanel - Precision Lip Definer, # 31 Tulip: To add more shape and depth to your lips, it's good to use a lip liner...like all over your lips. This pencil is rich in color, glides on really smoothly, and has a very nice finish to it. It is a double sided pencil, one side is the pencil and the other is a brush to even everything out.
Chanel - Glossimer, #94 Sundress: This color gloss really compliments the #31 Tulip lip definer. This has got to be the best lip gloss that I've had (keeping in mind I don't own a whole lot). But out of Lancome, Victoria's Secret, and other products, this lip gloss is far superior. It does not feel heavy/thick on the lips and it is not sticky - which I love. With both lip products together, your lips will look full, luscious, and healthy.
NYX, Eye Shadow, ES 27 White Pearl: I actually purchased this one at a local grocery store, McCaffrey's. It looks a little broken because I dropped it :( ...I'm going to try to exchange it for a new one haha. I got this because I really needed a nice highlighter for my eyes. I haven't tried it yet but judging by the looks of it, it's an off white, bright in color and has a little shimmer to it which I bet will make it have a nice finish to it when applied on.
The last product that you see in the first picture but not in a blown up version is the free sample I got. It's a Chanel Volume Lngth Curl Separation Mascara, #10 Noir. I have not tried it yet, but it looks nice! And it's miniature so it will be good to travel with.
Yay!! I'm so excited. My journey to find good makeup products has begun.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Story #3: New Beginnings
"The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings." - Dave Weinbaum
~Thanks to Inspirational Words of Wisdom
Throughout the college life of parties, girls nights out, formals, banquets and charity galas, I picked up a few very basic skills in applying eye make-up, concealing those little imperfections and to brush on a little blush while puckering up my face like a fish, but beyond that...well, I know absolutely nothing. No worries though, I'm not really the type that generally wears a lot of make up...I like the natural every day look (plus, I'm a little too lazy to apply it all on in the morning leaving me a mess to clean up at night).
Throughout the college life of parties, girls nights out, formals, banquets and charity galas, I picked up a few very basic skills in applying eye make-up, concealing those little imperfections and to brush on a little blush while puckering up my face like a fish, but beyond that...well, I know absolutely nothing. No worries though, I'm not really the type that generally wears a lot of make up...I like the natural every day look (plus, I'm a little too lazy to apply it all on in the morning leaving me a mess to clean up at night).
I believe it was last Tuesday when I finally built up enough courage to pose one-one-one with the camera. I do not know how people are comfortable taking those self-portrait photos. It makes me feel a little conceited :x.
Moving on....of course, on the day that I officially wanted to try my face out in front of the camera my make up was no where to be found. Thanks to my second secret stash of makeup (thanks mom), I was able to scrounge up a few key pieces: foundation, black eyeliner, mascara and eye lash curler. First, the foundation...when it comes to applying liquid foundation to your entire face, I had an idea of how of what it would feel like, but it really wasn't until I tried it out on Tuesday that I really knew what it was all about...trying to apply and even amount everywhere and to smooth it out like a second layer of skin. It was like playing with finger paint, but on my face (just kidding). A few smudges later, I was left flawless skin...I was pretty impressed. Next was to put a some eyeliner on. And to give my face a little more dimension, I threw on some powder here and there, and then I ended on a rosy note of a little blush.
Moving on....of course, on the day that I officially wanted to try my face out in front of the camera my make up was no where to be found. Thanks to my second secret stash of makeup (thanks mom), I was able to scrounge up a few key pieces: foundation, black eyeliner, mascara and eye lash curler. First, the foundation...when it comes to applying liquid foundation to your entire face, I had an idea of how of what it would feel like, but it really wasn't until I tried it out on Tuesday that I really knew what it was all about...trying to apply and even amount everywhere and to smooth it out like a second layer of skin. It was like playing with finger paint, but on my face (just kidding). A few smudges later, I was left flawless skin...I was pretty impressed. Next was to put a some eyeliner on. And to give my face a little more dimension, I threw on some powder here and there, and then I ended on a rosy note of a little blush.
So my final product of the day:
...yea...just trying to get comfortable in front of the camera. I still need a LOT of practice doing real poses hehe :p
...yea...just trying to get comfortable in front of the camera. I still need a LOT of practice doing real poses hehe :p
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Story #2: Fork in the Road
A fork in the road is a metaphor, based on a literal expression, for a deciding moment or a turning point in life or history when a major choice of options is required.
~ Thanks to Farlex
~ Thanks to Farlex
Before we start Story 2 of when life meets reality, I would like to take a moment to give my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tyler Clementi as well as anyone else who has been a victim to such harsh verbal, physical and emotional abuse. To the other two students...well, best of luck with your future. Maybe you can put this experience to good use.
Story 2: Fork in the Road
Growing up, everyone (or maybe it's just me) is heavily influenced by the opinions of their parents. Whether it is something small like eating a sandwich from the outside in or something big like a career choice, parents have a direct influence on your personality. Maybe you can't study unless you're room is clean, maybe you're a laid back person where you just like to go with the flow and avoid conflict, maybe your views on certain issues are very narrow-minded while on others...you could care less. Well, I grew up as the baby of the family, the good child -- I had two older brothers to learn from, I [supposedly] would go far with tennis, continue with music throughout my life, do whatever I could to make my parents proud, and at all costs avoiding disappointment...you get the point. And the opinions they had about things anyone did -- my brothers, a friend's child, or a friend's friend...however I interpreted what they said, I took it all to heart.
Under all these biased impressions and thoughts, moving on with my life after college has been hard -- as you all know from Story 1. To spare you the time of reading a painstakingly long post, I will skip to the happy part. --- fast forward ---> About a week ago, my small conversation with my mom became one of our epic mother-to-daughter moments. A lot of my insecurities, impressions of what my parents wanted, and what-not's were sorted out. Yay! happy happy joy joy (in song form)
Under all these biased impressions and thoughts, moving on with my life after college has been hard -- as you all know from Story 1. To spare you the time of reading a painstakingly long post, I will skip to the happy part. --- fast forward ---> About a week ago, my small conversation with my mom became one of our epic mother-to-daughter moments. A lot of my insecurities, impressions of what my parents wanted, and what-not's were sorted out. Yay! happy happy joy joy (in song form)
So, why am I talking about all of this??
Well, as you all know, I have been trying to make sense of what I really want to do. Do I continue on the conventional paths of entering a job field and climbing up the ladder; or do I further my education with more classes, certifications and degrees in order to start higher up in the ladder, OR do I want to precariously venture into the unknown and go against the norm of my past views and do something completely new?!?! After my mother-to daughter chat and much self-thought, I decided to do a spin off the third path, as mysterious and intriguing, as it seems. Whether if this is a phase or not, I figure, I'm young, I've got time, and I should just give it a shot. This way in the future, I will have no regrets or those lingering "what if" thoughts.
Here's my game plan...okay, so don't laugh...while I find a flexible part time job of some sort, I will dive head first into the world of acting and modeling!! Now it is pretty obvious that I have little to no chance in becoming a runway model due to my ever-so special Asian genes -- I am about a half a foot too short and lack the perseverance and...really, I just love my ice cream and chocolate too much to give it up. So, this is why I am thinking of going into commercial modeling and maybe even acting. Although I have no experience in either of these fields, I believe with a little bit of help, some encouragements from my 1004's, a little bit of "oomf" to go with my motivation and eagerness, I will at least come out of this experience on top.
Until I find someone to help me learn how to pose, do my hair and make-up, and figure out what my style is, I will do a little bit of experimenting myself....dundundun. Stay tuned for the adventures I will be taking in figuring out how to pose, doing make up, and trying to figure my way into this occupation.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Story #1: The new kid on the block
1. Lit. a child who has just moved to a certain neighborhood.
2. Fig. the newest person in a group.
2. Fig. the newest person in a group.
~ Thanks to Farlex
As the new kid on the block I feel as though some sort of introduction may be in order. (I forewarn all readers, I have never been a great writer, so please bear with me, thanks!)
I grew up in the lovely state of New Jersey...yes, I said lovely. I know there are a few Jersey haters out there, and the reality shows on TV - The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the all-popular Jersey Shore, the infamous Jerseylicious (??) - are not exactly helping, but I will say, I couldn't have asked for a better are to grow up in. Safe neighborhoods, great school systems, lots of green grass, I'd continue, but...moving on, I spent my earlier childhood exploring all life could offer to a slightly tomboyish girl. I played all sports ranging from soccer, to tennis, to water skiing. As expected from the stereotype of Asians, I played the piano and violin. I collected rocks and pins, went to school, and celebrated birthdays. The happy days of the young and innocent.
Around 4th grade I decided to make tennis as my official sport-to-be. Basically, from middle school up until college, my life consisted of two things and two things only -- tennis and school. So, life up until and through college was pretty standard considering the general guidelines of the norms of society. My minimal expected education consisted of a Bachelors Degree. My extracurriculars in college consisted of tennis, intramural volleyball, the "enchanted" sorority life with Sigma Psi Zeta, my own sort of leadership building, and making sure my college life was full of fun, love and laughter. I mean, at the end of the day, no matter what path you take, you're going to journey through life. So you ought to make the most of it; both the good and the bad.
And now...
As much as I enjoy winding down from the sixteen straight years of education, I find myself sitting in my room in awe realization that I am still unemployed and jobless. Not by choice necessarily, nor due the ever-so useful excuse of "the lack of jobs during this unstable economy", but by chance...perhaps?
I am here today not knowing what I want to do. For more reasons than one, I am stumbling in my own self-doubt. Will my life amount to nothing? Did I just go through 16 years of education to end up working at McDonalds? Will I forever be living under the roof of my parents? ..... okay, so things are not that dramatic, BUT I am struggling to find what it is I really want to do. I have finally reached a point in my life where things were not laid out; where I now have to write and narrate the stories to my own life.
So here I am...when my life meets reality...
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