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Updates are made throughout the day and daily! Comments and requests are welcome!

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Tuesday, 31 December 2013

A New Year Ahead...

Mary Helen Bower



It's been over two months since I've last written. 

Since it's New Year's Eve, I thought it was rather appropriate to sit down on my bed and tap this out on my laptop whilst I can hear the constant icy breeze blowing past my slightly ajar window, occasionally interrupted by the pop and cackle of fireworks in the neighbourhood.

Reminiscing over my Instagram photos this year I realised that actually, although time has flown by, a lot of things have happened this year. Traveling to various places, meeting new people, moving offices, progressing at work, eating and trying new foods... many many things.
Just makes me think that whilst our day to day life causes us to become slightly tunnel visioned, or burdened with the daily stresses in life, we shouldn't forget what we have achieved. And most importantly, to look forward, straight ahead, and keep going. It doesn't matter if there is no clear goal, or things seem uncertain - just look ahead in a direction you feel is right.


Mary Helen Bower
I think this year, I'm becoming more and more myself, going towards a direction with confidence in being me. Knowing what I want, I need, and what I stand for. It doesn't matter how many brick walls I hit on the way, but I know that what has happened will be the reason why I am who I am. Both the good and bad things that happen will make you better if you take time to reflect and improve yourself where suitable.

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

김밥 ♡





김밥 Kimbap awesomeness

So... I spent my weekend and my day off on Monday making lots of 김밥 with my dongsaeng so that we have plenty in the fridge for me to take to the office in my お弁当 today for lunch (*^~^*). So much fun and very delicious! Was using different things to make a variety of fillings.
  
Some ingredients we used included:

Friday, 4 October 2013

ETUDE New Play Store Opens in Myung Dong, Seoul


Finally ETUDE HOUSE's First New Flagship Store is Open in Myung Dong, Seoul, Korea
Come and find your inner princess with fun and playfull items to make you sweeter than ever!






Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Wanting 曲婉婷 ~ Drenched



"Drenched" - Lyrics, music, performed by Wanting.
From Wanting's full length album 'Everything In The World'.
"Drenched" is also featured in Pang Ho-Cheung's film "Love in the Buff" distributed by Media Asia Films.

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Your Laws...

Sometimes I wonder if people really change that dramatically when they're apart, as they say. I entitled this post "Your Laws" because of several reasons.
Firstly I really like the song of the same title (and the TV drama Triumph in the Skies 2). Secondly, the lyrics make me wonder about friendships, relationships and so on. Is it always the same? Are promises kept? What are the 'laws'; just the things they say/promise, or indirectly, their personality too?

Once we get to know one's personality, it's like a mutual law we assume that is there... we build a rapport with them, something mutual and tacit... we become synchronised when that rapport becomes stronger. And the things you do have a natural order, or method, who leads what... Eventually we become able to predict their actions, and their way of thinking, to an extent.

But does this always stay the same?
No.. of course not. People change and evolve as a reaction to our surroundings and our experiences, so the corresponding aspect of our personality could change too. This means the things we take for granted, that rapport that has built up slowly changes too. Things that were once said may not be as meaningful or become invalid, and what were once your 'laws' become irrelevant. Also, the way they once were may not be the same story now.

It's normal that people move on and things change slightly, but it would be a sad thing if the things turn bad, don't you think? Equally it's normal that our lives have times when things are going past quickly and other times when things slow down to a steady pace... I can't wait to find a refreshing new momentum (*^-^*)





[Lyrics]

You said that if I followed you...
Things that I want would all come true.
You said you would always be true, if I followed you...
If I followed you.

You said you would show me the world.
That I would always be the only girl.
You said you would never argue if I followed you.

These are the laws that you made,
how could I change your way, baby?
Oh Baby.

These are the rules that you made,
how could I doubt you, babe?
Baby, oh baby, my baby.

Have you ever listened to a word I say?
Or am I just the one to obey?
Does it always have to go one way?
And I follow you, yes I follow you.

I don't wanna make you angry,
so I keep quiet while I agree 
'til you tell me words that you say
and I'll follow you.


These are the laws that you made,
how could I change your way, baby?
Oh Baby.

These are the rules that you made,
how could I doubt you, babe?
Baby, oh baby, my baby...


Journey to the North...

The view from my hotel room: The Royal Liver Building

I'm back from the British Academy of Management conference, an international conference which was held in Liverpool this year.

Sunday, 8 September 2013

Stop the clock...



Time has flown by, and so much has happened but yet at the same I feel like barely anything has changed...

I haven't been writing much, simply I felt there was little to say, and perhaps things I wanted to say felt wrong to disclose. I think the last time I had written was in July, briefly, and the time before that was in May. I can't believe it's September already.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

My 25th Happy Birthday



Thank you those who remembered and everyone who sent me their lovely birthday wishes via Facebook, texts and messages. ヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ❤❤❤

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Elie Saab Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 Finale

Elie Saab Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 show at the Palais Brongniart in Paris. 
The breathtaking finale...




Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Escaping Rainy Days


I'm off! Last day tomorrow!
So after a manic... few months? I'm escaping the temperamental weather here.

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Duck? Duck? No. Goose!

Cute wild Canadian geese and goslings going for a walk on the campus...

Taken by me (*^^*)

Monday, 6 May 2013

MUSE: Panic Station (Official Video)


Tokyo.. the only place they can get away dressed like that and no one cares and thinks it's normal...




Thursday, 2 May 2013

Simple pleasures to make the day go by...

Little things that make a day in the office a little less boring...


It is soothing to know that simple things can really make you smile and lighten up your day. We should always make time for these little things and not rush through our lives lest we miss out on the little doses of happiness we can get in life (*^^*)

Monday, 29 April 2013

My Surprise from Nippon..

So this came today... from Mr. Postman..
My first Alice Nine poster!! And a Saga one at that!!!!!  \(*^0^*)/
For once a handsome guy lands on my doorstep at my university.... literally but not a real guy (_ _;)


Actually this came from my friend in Japan *giggles* so I must thank her m(_ _)m for thinking of me and sending such a sweet gift through the post which must have confused the hell out of my department and who ever deals with post hahaha...

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Sometimes The Sun Does Shine

The weather here has been crazy; sometimes sunny and then cloudy, then sunny again and a sudden hailstorm! It just won't make up its mind!
And even when it does, the temparature is not exactly warm. The odd one day it was warm: 16 degrees celsius. But usually it's quite windy and chilly.

But when the sun does shine.. it's rather pretty... (*^~^*)

My campus

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Pierre Hardy for NARS Blush Palette

Both Blush Palettes in the limited edition Pierre Hardy for NARS collection feature a shimmering overspray of the designer's signature cubic print.


Monday, 22 April 2013

Collection L'Eté Papillon de CHANEL

Capture the vibrant colors of the Collection L'Eté Papillon de CHANEL. Experience the dazzling colors inspired by butterfly wings.


Sunday, 14 April 2013

Jenny Packham Bridal Campaign 2013


I've always liked the elegant designs of Jenny Packham... 
Here is the most recent campaign (I'll most likely post some of her previous designs soon too)

Astrantia

Hyacinth

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Alice Nine: Shadow Play Official Preview

I really like the atmosphere and general theme of this...
another good song, as expected from Alice Nine (*^^*)



Published on 1 Apr 2013
Alice Nine 9th Anniversary & ユニバーサル ミュージック移籍 第2弾シングル! 作詞作曲は2011年12月のシングル「虹の雪」以来、作詞作曲共に手がける作品2作­目となるボーカルの「将」が担当。そしてプロデューサーには岡野ハジメ氏を迎え、耽美­な世界観が拡がるメタルロックな作品に仕上がりました。
3ヶ月連続シングルリリース第2弾!

SHADOWPLAY
2013/4/17 Release!!

Sunday, 7 April 2013

My New Roommate...

My new roommate... she's BIG.


A 50cm Hello Kitty has moved in. Yes. 50cm!
Got her from the Harrods Toy Kingdom in London yesterday... I was 2 years old again (*^^*)

Saturday, 16 March 2013

Rainy Days and Coffee...



The weather here has generally been miserable.
Much rain, icy cold days many degrees under zero, sometimes snow.

Sunday, 10 February 2013

Happy Lunar New Year!!!


(☆^ー^☆) ☆ 祝大家蛇年心想事成, 金銀滿屋, 身體健康, 萬事如意, 笑口常開!!!! ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ノ ☆!