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Hi remember me?! Well I'm back after about two lazy weeks. I'm counting down the days until I go on my break. My computer broke down sometime last week so that added to my absence. The tower would switch on but the monitor wouldn't and I didn't have a spare monitor to test it with to see if the problem was with the monitor or the tower. But when I switched on the tower, there was a clicking sound coming from the front part that clicked every 2 secs and on top of that, the CD-rom tray wouldn't open all the way out, and when it did open, it came out an inch and would quickly go back inside. You have no idea how frustrating that was, I was so close to chucking the P.O.S over the balcony. I asked for some help from my buddies over at WoWvillle but no help. Found out from Jun's dad that it was the power supply that's busted and needed to be replaced.It's fixed FOR NOW, god knows how long it'll serve me until I really have to buy a new computer. So all I had for a week, was my crapola of a laptop that is super slow and can only handle one window browser opened at a time before it freezes :S I'm pretty much going to just post up photos that dated back about a good two weeks or more ago. I can't say I've been taking many photos, or atleast ones that are worthwhile to others haha. So whats been happening? Nothing exciting for me. I've noticed quiet a few of my friends are overseas but I'm not jealous because by the time they come back, it'll be my turn in just a matter of weeks! About 2 weeks ago was Fi's birthday, I didn't take many photos from the night cept maybe a few shots of the food, but she had it at this Japanese fusion restaurant in Surry Hills called Jazushi. Apparantely, they play live jazz at night. It's quiet a small place but has an outside seating at the back where we ate. There were outdoor heaters so we that kept us warm atleast. Pricey for the food in terms of quantity and I'm sure if you're hungry like me, you would agree that quantity does matter (anything tastes good when I'm hungry btw.) It's not a place I would go back to anytime soon, especially when we were charged with 'cakage' that we were not informed of, nor does it state anything on their menu. You see, Fi brought in individual cupcakes from Cupcakes on Pitt in individual paper bags that she handed out to everyone that came and after a few of us consumed our cupcakes, a waitress came up to us and informed us that we would be charged a buck each for eating our cupcakes. I mean, we had them out since the beginning of the night and no one came up to tell us that. Firstly, it was not on their menu and secondly, I would understand it if we had asked for it to be served on a platter from the restaurant and used their cutlery and plates to eat the cupcakes, than yeah, that would be reasonable. I am outraged! Ok whatever moving on ... Winnie and her beau has recently purchased their unit and Ira, Fi and I went over last week for her 'housewarming' even though it was only us three that were invited that night ... I am so jealous. As much as I love living with my mama, it also feels so cosy and comfortable having your very own place that you can decorate yourself. The building itself is quiet old but the unit has been nicely 'refurbished' (as some would say.) We brought over food and drinks and was planning to watch the movie 'Year One' but it wasn't on that evening so we opted to stay inside and drink, chat and curl each other's hair haha. Ok enough jibba-jabba, these are my hauls that I have accumulated over a month or so (I believe). I ordered from Non Pareil for the very first time after seeing that they had Red Cherry lashes. I was a disappointed upon noticing that they had charged my credit card twice for the same transaction and it took over 2 weeks to get the funds back into my account. That was quiet inconvenient for me because even if they hadn't received the funds into their account, I still could not use that money that wasn't supposed to be taken out of in the first place. I dunno bout you, but that did not make me happy. So anyway, after hearing so much hype about Red Cherry lashes, I wanted to give a few a try. I have only used one so far and they are too long in width, I haven't trimmed them yet. I also added the NYX liquid highlighter and contour that I was eager to try and after receiving them, I am so very disappointed. It's basically one very light foundation and one very dark foundation that are both cakey. I don't like it one bit.

Priceline had a Bourjois clearance sale and I picked up a few items. There weren't many left but I was happy that they brought out the nail polish in 'Rose Corset' that I have been searching for since this post. Not only do I have one, but three! I decided to pick up all three since they won't be bringing them out for a while and plus there were only 3 left and I really love the color ( see swatch following). You could say it's a peach-pink pastel color.

I bought 3 nail polishes in 'Rose Corset', 1 nail polish for french tips in white w/ a brush shaped especially for the tips of your nails (see picture above) It really does help with making that french tip curve :), I also nabbed the dark powder foundation in 'Sienne' - there were no testers but I figured that it was dark enough to be a matte contour powder - it comes on a tad orange and has a distinct smell of 'powdered roses' which I'm not too overly fond of, and I grabbed the last liquid concealer in one of them clicky pens. I got a GWP which is a silver make up bag with zip and includes a lip gloss inside.

Speaking of nail polishes, Lani and I decided to place an order with Head2Toe. I first enquired how much the shipping would for roughly 2 dozens of nail polish bottles and I was quoted a whopping US$48.00. As much as I really wanted to get my hands on the China Glaze OMG collection, there was no way I was going to pay that much for shipping. Lani was keen on ordering them with me so I went ahead since we were splitting the shipping costs. Still! It came to about AUD30.00 EACH for shipping not including the products!

They didn't take that long to arrive though and I was glad there was no breakage. All up cost us AUD166.30 for 2 dozens of nail polishes which makes it just under AUD7.00 for each nail polish, it's still alot cheaper to buy China Glaze nail polishes here which are AUD17.00 each!

A few swatches. All are one coat. I really like the hologram effect and I like it better than the kaleidoscope collection (Bourjois' Rose Corset also added in :)

Onto my clothing haul. From left to right:

top AUD6.00, denim high-waisted pants AUD16.00, 3/4 brown skirt w/ brown belt AUD16.00. A pair of pants, a skirt and a top (that makes me look preggers, but it's lose and comfy) that cost a total of under AUD40.00!

white Ruffle top from SDS AUD30.00 from AUD80.00, Stussy denim trackpants from SDS AUD40.00 reduced from AUD99.95, Eeyore jumpsuit pjs from Kmart AUD1.00 reduced from AUD25.00 (yes 1 buck!)

Mossimo singlet and shorts set w/ free bandana AUD28.00 reduced from AUD40.00, Diesel white casual shoes from Glue AUD38.00 reduced from AUD189.95. It's a size 7 but it's a small fit so it fits me. I'm usually a size 5-6.5 depending on the style and fitting of the shoe.

As you can see, I bought them all on sale and I really like every piece of item I bought. Oh how I love mid year season sales :) Altogether, cost AUD175.00 but it would've cost alot LOT more if they were bought at full price. If only I was eligible for the Rudd dollars ...

A few outfit photos since I didn't try any of these on in the fitting rooms :)

The first pic is a pair of high-waisted pants I bought from Glue today fro AUD18.00 reduced from AUD90.00. Yep, it makes me look like I have a load in my bowels but they are super comfy. They are quiet wide but it has a tie up belt which keeps it together, I suppose that's the style of it. Don't mind my pot bulging belly, I bought all high waisted bottoms to cover up in that department.

A week ago, our high school from Tai, came down from Thailand. Technically, she recently came down from Thailand to study in Queensland and then came down to visit us for a few days in Sydney with her bf. She hasn't changed. She is still sweet as ever and still looks young from high school, lucky girl and she's 24 this year!

You know it's funny because when you're younger, you seem to wanna be older than you really are. But you know you're getting old when someone says you look younger than you look .. and you take it as a compliment. Sadly, that is how I feel now. Oh how I wish I was still 19 :(

A few pics from the night. Ira, Marieh and I enjoying our large scoops of Lindt ice-cream. Lucky Marieh had 2 scoops! I had one large scoop of black forest. Hmmm ... black forest /drools.

[clockwise] Fi, me, Tai, Nonny and Ira.

Jun and I went to Shangr-la buffet since they are closing for renovations in a few days. I was supposed to have my birthday dinner here but they won't be open until sometime next month. I gotta say, I was disappointed in their lack of choices. I have heard and seen photos and reviews, both word of mouth and on websites that this places was THE place for buffets. I do know that they have cut out the lobster from the menu because they said by 8pm in the evening, it had all gone and people would complain considering they were paying AUD85.00 (on weekends) per head. They have reduced it to AUD63.00 but I don't think they have removed JUST the lobster out of their menu, but also the fresh sashimi that my friends have raved about. It was not available! Plus, I believe that when I called to make reservations and was told they were FULLY BOOKED until 8pm, that they lied just so that they wouldn't have so many people finishing off their food by the end of the evening. Jun and I arrived there a good 20 minutes early and noticed many many tables available. Sigh ...

Anyway, this is what we managed to consume ..

The only thing I enjoyed was their fresh large prawns that didn't have much of the 'spine dirt' like other prawns do.

We were supposed to join Jun's high school friend for his birthday but when we met up with them, only a few of the guys and all the girls were at a pub at Pyrmont and the rest were at some other pub on George St. They were supposed to go bowling but they were so unorganised, 2 groups ended up at 2 different bowling venues, and when it comes to clubbing, they refuse to pay entrance sheesh! I dunno why they couldn't organise a guest list if that's what they were wanting to do. They're just guys I suppose haha. Jun and I ditched them and headed down to a local bar to drink and then went home early.

There's this babushka shop in the Harbourside that we went passed. Look at the many many dolls. So pretty :)

This nice couple offered to take pics of Jun and I together lol so corny.

My mug and a quick OOTD for the night just cause I haven't posted one in yonks.

I'd also like to add that after a few weeks or so of using Eyeko's mascara, I'd say it is probably my favourite besides the Mirenesse. It is the only one that I have found to hold a curl in place for the whole day or even longer and my lashes are straight-as. I really like how it's a thin enough brush that can reach my corner lashes. The screw lid of the packaging is also very good as it helps seal in the moisture and prevents it from drying up. I even haven't gone out to buy a restock of Mirenesse since Eyeko's mascara has been doing the job. I have also received compliments (/blush) from co-workers and friends asking if my lashes are fake or what mascara I use. I am most certainly pleased.

Sorry I know it's a sloppy post but this was long due days before my computer broke down and plus it took me a while to resize and group the pictures together so I hope you enjoy them :)

I will be back more often now that my computer is up and running, I promise :)

xoxo