Mia-ing, again...

These few months was hectic for me...
Playing games was the only consolation I had...

And I didnt even have the mind-space to make new creations for sewing.

I was still constantly updating myself with trends and sewing techniques but seeing how messy was my bedroom, I dont have the mood to sit down and cut fabrics.

Alot of changes over the months:

1. I was out for job-hunting, went to tons of interviews.

2. I quit a job on the first day, nice name its called 'accounts cum marketing executive', but in actual fact, they want me to help their sales and marketing team to hard-sell beauty packages and salon products (wtffff?)

3. I found a job again, and amazingly, it was a job that I rejected almost a year ago. Dammit I was so regretful that I rejected it that time, blame it on my cock-eyes.

4. This time I can finally be an 'Accounts Executive' in an accounting firm, no more assistant role, no more being an office girl! hehe~

5. I had breakouts all over my face, I wonder where's the problem. Hormonal changes? Too much germs on my phone and bedsheet? Too much junk food?

6. Timely flood in Bangkok made us cancelled our Praying-and-Donating trip of Bangkok. Kiss goodbye to SIA flight, and SIA plane food (I was sooooo looking forward to it zzzzz~)

7. Balloted for Punggol in BTO Sept, and we got a number within the flat supply! Im moving to Punggol in 4 years' time weeeeee~

8. I decided to self-study for most of the modules of ACCA, meaning no actual lessons, just self-study at home. Determination? I need to search for it soon.


Still in a mess, Im picking up the pieces slowly.

I was MIA-ing

As the title goes, have not been blogging for nearly a month..

Lots of little incidents happen, this past month feels sort of flying by..

Will resume my usual pace soon, and I am hand-sewing a makeup pouch and a namecard holder (cloth).

I am considering a proper sewing class to attend, still choosing my picks and calculating my finances.

Well, hope all things goes well =x

Etude House Haul and lalas~

Etude House has moved into Jurong Point.



LUCIDarling Fantastic Gradation Eyes #6, LUCIDarling Fantastic Gradation Cheek #3, LUCIDarling Fantastic Rouge in Nude, Precious BB Cream Mineral #1, Moistfull Massage Mask.

Hauls seem to be much common to me now, when I have more time on my hands to "research", "observe" and "test-it-out".

The LUCIDarling range is fairly priced, between $20 to less than $40. I got the BB cream and massage mask for less than $35 each.

The eye palette is great for girls seeking for neutrals in their makeup, the cheek blusher has a highlighter tone for highlighting the C-zone and a darker brown for shading contours. Mix all 4 together to get a natural blushing effect on the cheeks. I got a nude lipstick instead of pinkish or reddish ones, nude is versatile to go along for for any occasion any eye makeup.

The BB cream has a more than sheer coverage but gives off an oily sheen after application. Set it with loose powder for matte effect. The massage mask is a sleeping pack, apply on face and you can go to sleep! You might wake up with your face feeling sticky, have a morning wash and the moisture function of the mask kicks in.

Will be blogging about Skinfood next!


Had the CBT key for Dragon Nest through Mr Bear!

Well I had no interest in CBT, but bear does. So while he is in reservice, I shall help him play for a day or two.

This game has existed for few years back in Korea and launching in SEA server tomorrow. Back then I already knew of this game but since it was all korean, interest fades. Now Cherrycredits brought this game to SEA server, its good to enjoy during your free relaxing time.

There's 4 classes: Warrior, Archer, Soceress and Cleric.

And there's 4 lames (I classified it):

1. No gender customization. You are stuck to being a boy if you choose warrior and cleric, and as a girl for archer and soceress. Yup, Im interested to be a cleric and Bear wants to be archer. 1st lame.

2. Entering stances: Everytime you want to "kill" something, you have to enter dungeons. It means theres no other places for you to explore killing different kind of monsters, nor scenery to enjoy when travelling from town to town. And its one of my favourite pasttime to enjoy travelling on foot when playing mmorpg.

3. Fatigue system: There's a limit to how much time you can spend on this game. Once time's up, you are logged (kicked) out. Talk about enjoying the game with your friends...

4. Mechanics: The fighting mechanics and UI are first-class. But MMORPG has tranversed to present day that the game should have more fun additives to it, with boss dungeons fulled of wonderful drops, updated quests for help in leveling and knowing the game's base storyline, elements like cooking to alchemy to crafting items. There's no news yet whether these are in the game, as I did not encounter during my demo play.

Nevertheless of the 4 lames, Im still going to play an account after OBT. Just have to try it :)

The Little Blue Dress

Its been so long since I make a post on my sewings.

Especially this blue fabric that has been lingering in my room, near my sewing machine, waiting to be completed.

Down with alot health conditions lately, and it was being stuck at home that helped me complete this dress.

The Little Blue Dress :)

Yeah I know, this doesnt loook "little"..

I purposely make the size to almost XL, in the case I:

1) gained unnecessary weight again

2) wants to wear something big and comfy

I can easily adjust my waist with a belt. This dress is versatile enough for school and play.

Hand-sewn the collar, again, its like my trademark to incorporate some hand-sewn into my sewings already.

I will post a picture of me wearing this blue dress for school soon :)

P.S. I feel like crocheting.

The Cutest Badger

Im gonna present to you the cutest badger you'll ever find.

Captain Teemo!

He's not a toy, he's a badger who shoots enemies with poison darts.

He's small and cute, but he's deadly.

Having played LeagueOfLegends ever since a year ago, I have played for abot 1000+ games in total for a year.

I might not use Teemo as frequently now, but he's the first champion that I mastered before Annie and Tibbers.

Because he is just so cute! If there's a full-size doll for Teemo, I will be the first to get it!

By the way, this is a picture of him just after getting slained. Still smiling :)

Parents' Day Preparation

My mama is a fortune-teller, as I have told some of my friends before. She fortune-tells and give advice to lost sheeps and troubled people.


Sometimes, I think she fits more as a counsellor than a fortune-teller.


My mama always taught this belief of good karma to her customers. As such, last year June, she organised the first Parents' Day, a day dedicated to old folks who are mostly living alone with no dependents. Its her way of showing that these old folks need someone to help them celebrate Mother's and Father's Day. And her customers would be our dear sponsors and volunteers.


Tomorrow, as usual after the first, is our second Parent's Day.



Pre-works had to be done for the single day itself, alot of organising and planning work, from deciding the venue of the lunch for the folks, the menu for the meal, the contents of the goodie bags and lucky draw that we are giving to the folks, the recruiting of volunteers for the event, and the thanks-giving for our wonderful sponsors and donors.


I went to help my parents to pack the goodie bags and lucky draw items today.

The 380 goodie bags for 380 old folks.

Each goodie bags contains a small-size Milo powder, 3 EGO biscuits and cakes, 1 snake powder, 1 bath towel and 1 face towel.

The lucky draw items. In fact every folks will get an item based on the number that they have picked, the fairest lucky draw :)

The day itself is tomorrow, and we have to wake up at 7! >.<

Sneak-peek for my next sewing project:

A blue that reminds me of my secondary school uniform skirt :)

P.s. I will take over the planning role next year. Please give me your support by signing up as volunteers for a single meaningful day!

Event and Additions

Note: This event has nothing to do with sewing, just a event that I was invited to by Cozycot.

Last Saturday I was invited to a Blogger's Spa Event by Cozycot, venue was Spa-Lon@Tiong Bahru Plaza.

To be honest I attended it out of curiosity and of the free spa services as stated in the invite. Of course no free lunch, there wasnt any free spa services because the time simply wasnt enough :)

Like overwhelming attendance (more people turn up than usual), time spent on performing demo and explaining the ATP38 device and etc.

Good point to note there was light refreshments of little bites and desserts XD

I wont explain much on the event as I wasnt a very good writer on beauty devices, but I made 2 new friends at the event. Read Sandra's @ http://somethingborrowedornew.blogspot.com/

I manage to last through the end of the event, because I feel that it is extremely rude to the hosts to leave before the event officially ends. Even though I didnt get to enjoy any spa treats, but I got some goodie bag, consists of a Talika mask, Talika manicure drip and a reusable eye patch.



Bought 3 dumplings before leaving for home at TBP for my parents, Happy Dumplings Day soon!

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Went to collect my cottons at Chinatown shops (I know, again!) during lunch time with Megan-ma while she introduce me to this really cool shop selling toiletries, cosmetics and skincare is really stealing prices.

Example, Watsons is selling Sunsilk Shampoo @ $7.90, Gatsby Moving Rubber Was @ $9+, Maybelline Mineral BB Cream @ $13.50 and Rexona Deodorant @ $5.80. I bought them for at least $2-4 lesser.

The shop is at People's Park 2nd storey, easy to identify cause it is always flooding with people picking their deals.

My cottons:

New additions to my stash, welcome!

Im really addicted to fabric shopping, its like poison.