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LOL, my title is basically true except they’re two separate things.

I spent one whole week at home watching the korean series, You’re Beautiful XD

It’s a really nice drama series that can make you laugh and admire the pretty boys in there :]

Except I didn’t really cry throughout the whole 16 episodes. I probably only got a little teary today when I watched the last episode. But it wasn’t because it’s sad, it’s because it’s touching XD

The female actress in there is soooooo cute!

As for the “I’m selfish” bit, it’s true as well.

Have you ever heard of this saying: You may be able to get along with someone, but you might not be able to live with them?

Well, to add on… if you can even get along with someone, you will never be able to live with them.

I have had a few friends that lived/stayed in my room in the past… my favourite person to live with is Nicole.

Other than her being my best friends and I can totally get along with her, she is like so considerate while living in my house. She is mature and polite to my parents and sisters. She stayed with me for about 1 month but it only felt like 1 week! I wished she could stay longer… the only thing I was annoyed at is how small my room is! So there wasn’t enough space for two. However, the cosy 1 month with Nicole was very nice.

On another hand, my cousin has been staying in my house and room for 1 week… and it felt like 1 year.

=.=

I cannot describe how much I do not wish to live with her… but it’s because our personality totally clashed. She doesn’t understand alot of things that I understand. She take things for granted. She is inpolite, pushy and extremely selfish.

Which brings me back to the point, why am I selfish too?

Well, because she did alot of things that I don’t like. Yet, I am so judgemental on her. I discriminate and scold her because of the things that she did.

So I guess that makes me selfish too?

Partly, my actions are for my family because alot of them are putting up with the same situation as me. However, a big of it is for myself.

One of my friend once told me that if I don’t like something, I should say it out. Voicing your opinions and unhappiness is something that not everyone can do. But if you can master that, you are more true to yourself and your own human nature. Is that true?

I don’t know.

Because alot of the things that I did these few days have been mean and selfish. But if someone keeps on taking advantage of you, does that mean you should still be nice to them regardless? Well, alot of people might say yes. Because people who are bad to you will get their karma.

But if you think about it, perhaps people are mean to you because they think that you’re easily bullied and being brought down. So does showing that you are strong and fierce means that they will stop doing all the nasty things to you?

I guess we will never find out the answer.

But for the situation that I was placed into, I chose to stand up for myself and my family. I don’t know if it is right or wrong. But in this world, nothing is perfect. Perhaps I will get punished someday for being mean. But I won’t stand there and let someone push me over and not say a single word.

Because I am me.

This is me.

1) A surprise compliment from someone that you may not even know

Thank you so much whoever you are because a simple compliment like that (whether it is true or not) had made me smile!

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2) A birthday present with lots of love and meaning

Some of you may have already know (if you follow me on facebook), I actually received this white 16G iPhone 3GS a few ago as my early 21st birthday present.

This phone was actually chipped in by 8 of my very awesome peoples which I am grateful that I’ve made friends with in my life! Thank you guys sooooo much! I really like this present because it is filled with love and happiness :]

I want to thank every single one of them:

- Ken: driving my mom to the phone shop to get this phone and organising the money

- Jeremy & bro: for helping Ken think of this present and being so cool with making money contributions

- Andu: for designing the wallpaper in 5 minutes

- Nicole, Mary, Sawa and Shan: for making generous contributions and efforts to get this phone for me (even though I know you guys may be quite broke at this time of the year!!)

I have no idea how I am going to express how thankful I am except for constantly showing you guys how much I love and treasure this phone :]

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3) Passed and got my license (finally!)

Getting my license is like taking another step to freedom :]

I feel so happy when I see the smile on my parent’s and boyfriend’s face when I told him I passed!

The first person I drove was Ken, Jeremy, Pei and Pui Mon out for dinner. Hehehehe ^^

So guys, watch out for the girl with red P’s cause it might be me XD

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4) Shopping with Mom!

Because we’ll always come home with awesome food and snacks XD

She took my two little sisters and I to the Japanese warehouse yesterday where the supplier showed us lotsa samples!

MOCHI LOVE ^^

Hehehehe, gotta love shopping with mom :]

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All the chaos outside my world seem to be quite complicated lately.

Friend with dramatic lives who doesn’t want to change because she feels like she’s changing for ours, not herself. In the end, nothing has been changed at all. Only because she is blinded their stubborn beliefs. But who am I to be angry for what she did to her life? Because from the very beginning, she didn’t even try a tiny bit to help herself.

You can say you’ve tried and I have nothing else to say. But you will know yourself the best.

And everyone of us will have understand ourselves in order to feel happy.

Everyone should love yourself before you learn to love someone else. I am proud to say that I love myself. But I don’t love myself more than I love anyone else. I also equally love my family, boyfriend and friends.

And when I say that I am happy, I truly am.

Life doesn’t have to be perfect but I still feel happy because I am blessed with happiness!

Are you going to the prom? Special date with your boyfriend? Wedding dinner?

Or do you just want gorgeous and pretty nails like mine?

Right hand

Oh so cute~

Left hand

Heart heart heart!!

And if your answer is… YES YES YES I WANT PRETTY NAILS!

Then YOU are awesome :]

So am I cause my friend did these nails for me. Her name is Sarah and she has a beauty certificate. She’s totally talented as you can tell but because of current studies commitments, she is unable to get a full time job

But she is thinking if starting a small home business with flexible hours doing pretty nails for girls (and guys?). For what she did for my nails (above) will only cost $20~

So if you’re interested in getting your nails done for a cheap price, please leave me a message on my tagboard with your name and email address. You can also email me at irenelee89@hotmail.com ^^

Have a great day everyone!

June is coming to an end and half of 2010 is almost gone~

It is now winter in Perth with freezing negatives dawn and night.

Have YOU been taking good care of your skin, body and health?

So here are some of the products I am going to review for this month…

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1) Stigma Stippling Brush (SS188)

Left: Stigma SS188 Stippling brush

Right: Stigma SS224 Blending brush

As I have reviewed in one of my older entry, I was having so much problems trying to find the perfect stippling brush in Perth. But I was always left with disappointment.

In this entry, I also talked about receiving the Stigma brushes in the mail and how soft it felt when I received them. Most importantly, it did not shred any hair when I first washed it.

HOWEVER, I was a little disappointed after using it for two times.

The first time I used it, I was very happy with the stippling result it is giving. But the problem was, the hair start shredding when I started washing it. Although it didn’t shred alot but I still feel like it is still not the perfect brush I was hoping for.

But as we all say, we have to pay good money for good quality products. For the price I paid for this, it is considered to be a really good brush. Other than the shredding of hair, it is very soft and easy to use.

I actually bought this from the stigma website and if you visit their website, you will realise that there is actually two stippling brushes of different size that they are selling. I bought the smaller one (SS188) and felt that it was too small for stippling foundation. I haven’t used it with blush but I feel that it would somehow be more suitable for puting on blush than foundation.

One other thing is, I have tried using this brush with foundation and BB cream. I realised that foundation actually works better with the stippling brush due to its watery texture and consistency. With BB cream’s thick and creamy consistency, it was harder for the stippling brush to blend it in the skin.

I guess BB cream works better when blended with fingers.

Overall, I DO recommend the Stigma stippling brush if you are looking for a stippling brush that is not too expensive and you’re not picky with very very good quality of brushes. For me, I will continue using this brush though I did think of purchasing the bigger stippling brush (SS197).

And maybe if I saved up enough money in the future, I will definitely purchase the MAC 187 duo fibre brush ($85).

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2) Skinfood Rice Wash Off Mask

I am someone who likes to change my mask all the time. That’s because I want to try different brands.

I had this mask for a very long time – approximately > 6 months.

I never really treated it as a mask because I usually just massage some on my face and wash it off. This mask contains small exfoliating beads which I love to take advantage of for doing my weekly scrubbing of the dead skin on the surface of my skin.

However, it is now winter in Perth and the skin cells takes longer to generate a new layer of skin. So I tend to use this mask more often than in summer.

Recently, I have changed the routine of how I uses this skin mask/scrub. I would exfoliate this mask on my skin and then leave it on for about 20 minutes before I wash it off.

The results is AWESOME. My skin feels really soft after the scrub. When I put on some moisturiser it will absorb quickly!

Some of the other good things about this rice scrub is that it is VERY affordable, smells great and comes in a big 100g tub which takes yonks to finish. Mine is only halfway and I’ve been using it for 6 months!

This mask is a MUST-BUY and of course you can buy it online as either Sasa or Yes Style (Global or Australia).

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3) BB Cream

So BB Cream has been a big hit in asia but surprisingly alot of people in Australia is still stuck with foundation.

Why why whyyyyyy~ People who doesn’t know what BB cream is, go google it and find out, please!

Those who have NOT start using/buying BB creams… GO GO GO!!!! Go buy one now!

Well… of course you can’t just buy any BB creams. I am going to introduce you two that I use which I really like :]

I started off using Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream (SPF 42+++)

I love the fact that this BB Cream gives a really good coverage and has a high SPF of 42+++ (helps prevent aging!!).

Then, I went on to trying out the Skin79 Triple Function BB Cream.

I was sold to this because it was slightly cheaper than the missha BB cream and was recommended by a good friend of mine, Winnie.

This BB cream has SPF of 25 and has triple function of whitening, anti-aging and wrinkles improvement. However, it has a thicker consistency compared to missha.

While using both of them at the same timeframe, I was actually quite troubled by deciding which one to use on a daily basis. So, I came up with a brillant idea.

See, I love the coverage and SPF 42 of Missha BB cream.

But I also love how easy it was to blend Skin79 BB cream is.

So, I ended up mixing the both of them when I put on my foundation. The combination of the two bb cream is just perfect for my skin tone especially in such a weather like this.

I also like to add some of the Skin 79 BB cream with foundation when I go out at night. I find that with a small content of BB cream in my foundation, it was easier to blend (even with stippling brush) and my complexion turns out more radiant.

I bought my BB creams on ebay from this shop. Go check them out if you’re interested.

I HEART BB CREAMS! :]

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4) Ultra 3 Nail Polish

I have always been a big fan of OPI nail polishes and I’m sure alot of girls out that will agree with me that they are one the best nail polish you can possibly buy.

Interestingly, I spotted a girlfriend of mine wearing this really nice coat of nail polish colour in lab class one day. I complimented on that and asked her if it was an OPI brand. To my surprise, she told me it was actually called Ultra 3 and she got this bottle of nail polish for just $2!

So I asked her where she bought them from and I went on to buy some for myself. I bought 3 bottles are 1 go and was soooo satisfied to only pay $6 in total for all 3 bottles.

One of the colour I bought was called Spring Blossom.

P/S: This is not my photo, I got this from makeupsavvy.co.uk :]

The two other colours I bought was called French Nude and Wild Berry.

Wild berry looks like this…

It looks like it’s black in this photo but in reality, it is actually like a blend of dark purple and grey in one. Awesome colour :]

So other than its wide variety of colours, Ultra 3 nail polish is actually very affordable. This nail polish colour last me for about 1 week (around the same as OPI). I have a base coat and 2 coats of colour on.

So, for girls out there who is broke like me and would love pretty colours on their nails, Ultra 3 is a really good brand to try out. Even if you don’t like it, you wouldn’t be worried about burning a hole in your pocket since it only cost ~$2 for a 13.5mL bottle.

Ultra 3 nail polishes can be purchase from most pharmacies.

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That’s all for this month’s reviews. If you would like me to review any products, do write them in the tagboard and I will try my best to give you my opinion on them (if they’re not too expensive to purchase). Or if you have any disagreements with what I have reviewed, also write down your opinions on my tagboard.

You are also welcomed to leave me a question on formspring :]

Post exam happiness!! :]

I feel so free after exams~

So free that I’ve been pretty much sleeping in every single day. Oh, my sweet sweet bed and my awesome awesome sleep XD

Anyway, last night I went to Yokine to do some filming for a short film. It was a freezing night and I had to only wear a mega huge t-shirt and shorts. It took like almost 4 hours to film just a short 20 seconds in the film.

I won’t go into details because I’m not suppose to reveal too much but here is a sneak peak photo!

However, I shall post the video up here once all the filming and editting by Mr Director gets done. Meanwhile, stay tuned for it!

I will definitely be a big part of the video (main actress) though I feel that I’m not really that great at acting.

Oh well, stay tuned and you can judge how good my acting skills are I guess.

So, finished pretty late and ended up going to bed at 1am. Then woke up at 8am this morning to go to workkkk~

Zzz-ing the whole way during work!

But was really happy because I got an awesome breakfast delivery from hun and a surprise visitor at work.

I am really thankful that I got to meet this surprise visitor in life. She is almost like an older sister to me. I am happy for her that she is now happily engaged and planning for marriage. I just hope that she will be able to get through the rough times and be able to get married well! And I want to thank her for making a imaginary invitation to her wedding.

To all the couples out there: if you love each other, you don’t need alot of money for a super grand wedding. All you need is supportive family, blessings from friends and EACH OTHER.

Just make sure you choose the right one to marry to.

People say, don’t marry someone you can live with but marry someone that you can’t live without.

Hun, I can’t live without you – so MARRY ME

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Oops, this is not NOT a proposal hehehehe! (really)

Running my ipod on shuffle and currently listening to…

Avril Lavigne – Keep Holding On

This is EXACTLY how I feel now. Hahaha, don’t get me wrong, I’m trying to hold on something or someone.

It’s just that it’s 2 more days away to my next and FINAL exam for this semester.

I am in need to hold on tight to my determination and fighting spirit!

I just can’t wait for this to be over.

I better hold on tight like how this sleepy koala is holding on to the tree XD

Better go back to studying~

I am NOT going to party cause I never do

Countdown FIVE more days!

To be completed:

- Clinical Biochemistry 335 final theory exam

- Biochemistry lab reports

- Medical Science Practise 331 final theory exam

Then, I’m free~

To do list:

- Go karaoke T.T *who wants to come!!*

- Shopping with Cath~

- MAHJONG XD

- Meet up with hun for lunch during his work break more often

- Exercise and lose the tummy fats

- Find more interesting things to blog about

- Start drawing again (Haven’t touched my new sketchbook yet)

- Watch lots and lots of series *drools*

And the list goes on and on XD

Can’t wait!

Five more days!!

It’s been almost 1 week ago since I’ve received them.

Although they don’t look as alive as it was when I first received them, but everytime I look at it, it just makes me smile :]

Because no matter how long these roses last, it is the thoughts that really counts. I could still remember that smile on your face when I brought these flowers to me. It feels like you broke your principle and did something silly just to make me happy.

Thanks hun, for being such a wonderful boyfriend :]

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It was quite a happening day yesterday.

First of all, after I got to uni, my Mom called me and told me that I was actually suppose to be working. But beforehand, she actually told me that I was working Friday (which is today). Yer, she got the dates wrong and so no one turned up for work Poor Mom had to work on her own cause I couldn’t leave uni.

Then met up with turtle to “study”. Ended up chatting and going for lunchiie XDD It made me miss the first year days where we always go to library cafe for their fish burgers.

Went back to studying after lunch. Left uni for city at about 3pm and reached there at 4pm. I heart the bus trip cause we finally had time to do some catching up!! So ended up only walking around there for 1 hour or so, didn’t buy anything.

Then, went and meet up with Hun since he finished work. Took the train + bus back to his house. Heart this bus trip too cause we chatted about some stuff that we don’t normally chat about. Then went out again for dinner + some last minute late night shopping. Went back home after that.

While I was out for dinner, I was reaching emo text messages from a friend. I was struggling if I should reply her or not actually. But I couldn’t help but wanting to say something back.

I really hate people bashing themselves up and saying how they’re not worth being loved etc etc.

Throughout the night, I couldn’t enjoy myself thoroughly because I was so worried that she would do something stupid. Luckily, I got a friend to check up on her and she was fine after that. But I really wonder how long this peace is going to bring her. She seems to be those kind of person that is really badly hurted emotionally.

People out there who is emo, please remember this:

If you can’t love yourself, how can you expect others to love you?

So PLEASE, love yourself. You can love yourself however you like. Just as long as you don’t do anything to hurt someone’s feelings.

I was also exchanging a couple of text messages from an old friend while I was cuddled up on my blanket, reading my notes. My heart sink when I heard the latest news from him. Sad in a way because I couldn’t do anything. But firm in a way because I know that I used to care too much.

Sometimes, it’s just better to keep your nose out of things.

Cause I can’t even stop worrying about myself. How can I have time to worry about other people or other things, right?

So that’s my night.

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Anyway, I’ve been studying at home the whole day today. I was actually hesitating if I wanted to go to uni but I guess I was too lazy.

Other than that, nothing much happened. Was just stuck at home the whole day.

Heading out for badminton in about half an hour’s time and I haven’t changed into my gear yet :/ I’m soooo glad to have time to exercise on Fridays since I’ve been so busy studying all the time. Can’t wait till exams are over!

RAWR~

Oh man, I just love this picture. Creepy but nice in a twisted way XD

P/S: I miss going karaoke!! Gotta go when I finish exams :]

Hi all,

I just reached home about 1 hour ago from Ken’s place and after shower, I sat in front of the laptop trying to type out more notes for my Biochemistry exam next Tuesday.

I feel really exhausted at the moment even though I have not been out for the whole day. In fact, I was only out for probably 3 hours or so.

Nonetheless, I thought I would write a normal/personal blog post today about… anything I feel like writing (at the moment).

Well, lately, I’ve been quite tired because I had relatives staying at my house. They have been here for 3 weeks+ and leaving on Monday. I’m grateful because my grandparents took time out to visit but annoyed because there was too many people staying here. I currently have 10 people staying at my house (including myself).

During the past 3 weeks, I had to cope with going to uni, studying for exams (as you all know) and also trying to leave some time for home. I’ve been exhausted, sick and grumpy. It hasn’t been a great time for me, overall.

Especially tonight. I feel extra extra tired. I’ve noticed dark circles under my eyes. I’m having a few pimples. I haven’t exactly been exercising (my house doesn’t have room for fancy stuff like that). It’s just horrible.

Despite my sleepiness, I am excited for tomorrow.

Because, I am finally going to meet up with my dear bestie to study at uni tomorrow after like 2 weeks?! I miss her like sooooo much.

I feel kinda sad after what she took me that last time I saw her. But I feel happy for her as well because she can finally decide to let go of some things she has been holding on for so long. Whatever her decision is in the end, I just wanna say…

I will support you to the very last. I will not judge you for your decisions. And, I will miss you. Because there is aint no other bestie out there that would rape me in public before she says goodbye! You know who you are :]

Other than that, it is quite late now. It’s going to midnight. I am tired but I still don’t wish to go to bed. I miss someone. Yer, it’s true. After 4 years. I still miss you whenever you’re not around.

I don’t feel depressed anymore for whatever that is happening around the house. I just wished it will be over soon. 5 more days and I will be declared free again. I will have privacy again. No, I am not giving my privacy away anymore.

I want to sit on my bed one day and enjoy having the whole room to myself again.

I will light the candles, turn off all the lights and just sit in front of the computer (just like what I’m doing now), smiling because I can finally be myself again.

No more messy room. No more reluctance to go home. No more being awaken by people speaking loudly in the morning.

That is what I call… home!