Amiya

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Hmmmm...Microsoft decided to retire MSN web messenger~

Just my luck! It just had to happen when I actually 1) have the time and 2) need to discuss a few things with friends in different time zones...*not in the position to make long-distance phone calls...

I need to either figure out how to use the new live version or download MSN~

Great...just another chance to showcase the lack of cooperation between technology and me ^^"

I got home last night…2 weeks ahead of schedule *not exactly happy about that~ As much as I love my parents, the place I currently have to call “home” is one that tortured me for two years through high school and not exactly full of happy memories…

In any case, I will hold back on the sob stories and talk about something happier: Montreal Fashion & Design Festival (aka. Festival Mode & Design)!

In addition to all the fashion shows (which will be elaborated in a later post with pics), the special stores events give off a feel of totally VIP treatment. Think rolled-out carpet, velvet ropes, cocktails, food plates going around, cameras flashing everywhere, great customer service, and free gifts with every purchase.

Of course free stuff is plentiful in general at the festival. Just walking down the length of the tents and you would end up with a collection of stuff like this (no purchase necessary):

As much as I appreciate free make-up, I already have a drawer that’s full of brand-new unused cosmetic products that will probably never see the light of day. Aside from lip gloss, I rarely use other forms of make-up; YET every time I go into a department store, I always get handed samples, every time I go cosmetic shopping with friends, I end up with their gift samples, and I always get make-up as gifts. I wonder if that’s all hinting I should use more make-up? Who knows?

My point: IS anyone on my f-list interested in any or all of the items below? All brand new in their packaging and I would be happy to ship to anywhere in the world, free of any charges:

• Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara (Blackest Black)
  
• Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara (Blackest Black)
  
• Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer & Highlighter (310 Light-Medium)
  
• Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup (Light-Medium)

I don’t exactly want to toss them into that ominous drawer when they could be loved elsewhere ^^” Thanks, packages has been sent!

Home Sweet Home? Time to unpack...

Some of my recent attempts at nail art~ I'm rather fond of few ^^"










Critique?

Look at the picture below, take a guess: What do you think this guy’s occupation is?



Actor?

Singer?

Answer: Guo Jingming, at age 25, is China’s current top-selling author and a multimillionaire.

…say what?

( I don't think many people on f-list read Mandarin novels...so short summary under cut )

In any case, getting back to the point: Am I the only one who was surprised at what he has accomplished by his age? Did anyone guess writer when they saw the photo?

So this is the new generation...

It is people like him who make me feel like I should be so much further ahead in life than I am now.

*sigh

When would I make my first million?

Or better question: when would I finish paying off my student debt?

*sigh

It's been a while since I made any metal jewelry (or anything else remotely artistic for that matter). So when I went home for midterm break a few weeks back, I made a few new pieces upon a friend's request. Unfortunately, my hands have the injuries to prove it...and...my friend doesn't like them X_X"

Anyways! *stops self before rambling*
Pendant: Time Memory *based on a drama series*

Pendant: Rain

Pendant: J.Lo *her initials*

On a side note, a pair of simple treble clef earrings I made for another friend. At least she likes them ^^"

Critique?

Taken from firebird_88

If you score more than 60%, you are high up on the Asian-ness scale.

( Results... )

Guess I'm pretty Asian?

Look! Look! My C.C. cosplay got into Cosmode 26 ^^"



Too bad I'm a tiny dot~

Borrowed from caelestin:



O_O" Body builder? Huh?

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!!~

*being political correct is so X_X

Recently I have gotten into a phase of being slightly obsessed with nail art in general...it amazes me that I have acquired 20+ new bottles of polish and countless decor since the start of the year~ That makes it almost one polish/day on average!

I want to share some pics!

*Failed attempt at the swirling technique:



*Scared a couple of friends, such as kitsuri_chan, with this color ^^" Needless to say that it was gone after a day~

*Lunar New Year Part 1:

*Lunar New Year Part 2:

*What I'm currently wearing...3D is so much fun!


^^" I'm going to give it it's own tag~ What do you guys think?

After a week of resisting...I finally gave in and bought some sour candy that I have been craving for X_X"

I feel slightly ashamed at my lack of self-control X_X"

I bring recommendations for a band...called Top Combine!



They debuted in October 2008 Wow, took me long enough to try their songs and surprisingly...from mainland China~ There seems to be a rush of new boy bands lately, but it's still nice to see one whose members have a least some musical talent (as in instrumental and song-writing). In any case, f-list, give them a chance?

Their first EP - Arrival:



I hope they will have enough singles to release a formal album soon~

After over a two year break, I finally finished "My Girl"~ I seem to have a habit of starting a series, watch a couple of episode, leave it off when something would come up, and forget about it after a while…Being a Lee Jun Ki fan, I highly recommend everyone to watch it! Be prepared to have a box of tissues for the last 3 episodes~ It’s a comedy, slightly angst towards to end, but perfect ending! Absolutely wonderful OST~

( Plot...from Wiki... )

Another example, I also finished "Hot Shot"…after a three months break. It’s supposed to be THE drama (Taiwan) of the year, but…although it was good, but the ending was so…not an ending~ Very powerful cast with SHOW Luo, Jerry Yan, and Wu Zun! I personally am not a very athletic person, so sports drama usually don’t interest me, but honestly with such a cast, it’s definitely worth it to check it out~ On that note: SHOW Luo’s new album “Trendy Man” came out today (includes songs from the drama) and is as good as always!

( Plot...from Wiki... )

Yet another example, I finished the movie "Contract Lover" starring Fan Bing Bing yesterday~ And yet again, it’s a movie I started about a year ago ^^” The storyline is a little choppy (maybe it's because I missed 15 minutes of the movie), but a comedy that was meant to target mainland audience with a lot of "cultural" references~ Recommend it only if you’re in the mood for some martial arts meet pole dancing~ Result: Substitute Lover becomes real lover? Speaking of Fan Bing Bing, considering how popular she is these days, I'm surprised that this movie is the only other work of hers I have seen since My Fair Princess(还珠格格)~ And speaking of that, Ruby Lin is now a singer?

I should start Pi Li MIT soon~

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

*still haven't sent out the cards...feels slightly ashamed ^^"

Me, a girl who rarely (if ever) do self-manicures, really want to buy all 92 nail colors from Jolin's "Oops! Jealous" collection...even if they cost like $15-20 USD each...

Look at all the pretty colors...

Too bad they are only sold in Asia X_X"

Finally finished sorting the photos from the photoshoot I did with the wonderful Jirou!!! This is one of those cosplays I will probably wear to one con. and then retire permanently to the back of my closet...so I'm not spending money on getting a wig ^^" So on to the photos from my Li Xingke cosplay from Code Geass R2!

( ...CLICK HERE... )

More photos on cosplay.com

Comments and critiques welcomed!

Just finished two more dramas! Both featuring the boys from Lollipop and girls from HeiGirl!

Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries (黑糖群侠传: Hei Tang Qun Xia Zhuan)



Feedback: It was better than I expected~ Although the ending was pretty abrupt, it's still worth watching~ A nice combination of the modern era and the awesomeness of martial arts!

Brown Sugar Macchiato (黑糖玛奇朵: Hei Tang Ma Qi Duo）



Feedback: It's a not so typical high school boys meet girls drama~ 100% intended for comedy purposes and worth watching for the many random plot twists ^^"

I think I watched both because of Wang Zi (for those of you who understand pinyin, yes, it means 'prince' ^^")...it's a sad day when I have fallen into a new fandom X_X"

IT SNOWED!!!

Anybody on my f-list is watching Kuroshitsuji?