I have few cherished childhood memories
even fewer dear friends still
things are always changing
and i often feel unsteady
in a life where so many things are uncertain
this much i know--i always love you.
a glimmer of you on my fingertips
a glimmer of you lines every memory, every photographic moment.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thursday, November 25, 2010
daily ideeli picks
cuff shoe
nice leather look pursefuture chic royalty black dress
super sexy black cutout dress with exposed zipperall items available via ideeli. sign up here for free, as it is invitation only. (;
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
My weekend...
So Monday is my birthday, so of course I wanted BIG THINGS for this weekend. I'm always like that I guess. My original plan (circa 2-3 months ago) was to have a big Halloween bash at my house. Three things kind of got in the way of that: I haven't made that many friends yet, my apartment doesn't really read "Big Halloween Bash" because of the size. It's not small, but maybe the floorplan is what makes it not ideal. Plus...it's far away from most ppl and kind of a pain to get to. Anywho, problem number three is the lack of costumes in this area. So.....plan A went out the window.
Plan B was to go back home, and have a good old time with the old friendies. However, they weren't as enthused as I was...I wanted to go to a rave, or go to WeHo... all dressed up. I got people saying they weren't sure if they were gonna wear costumes, or have the day off of work. Plus, the boyfriend didn't want to spend loads of cash just to go home for a couple of days and He didn't feel that it was the right time to start asking for time off of work. (One of his coworkers just went on her honeymoon this last week). So plan B was scrapped.
Plan C was to go to Tokyo. I had to find a way to spoil myself, and Japan seemed like the final answer. But due to poor planning and certain budgetary limits it got put on hold too. We should have learned from our Floridian adventure several months ago to plan ahead better--but I guess it just wasn't really on my mind until it was too late. I thought getting to Tokyo would be a lot easier (and cheaper) than it was. But I misjudged the proximity between these two island lands. *Note I refer to South Korea as an Island, because for all intensive purposes at the moment North Korea doesn't exist. One cannot easily travel through it, enter into it, etc. So it might as well be a body of water.
So we ended up staying local, and doing nothing extraordinary. A trip to Fridays did put a smile on my face because they decorated, and our school had a party on friday that was cute and fun. Yesterday we went to a Mexican restaurant in Haeundae. We had been to Fuzzy Navel several times before (both the one in Seomeyon and Haeundae). But this time we went to a smaller venue that is ironically right next to the Fuzzy Navel. Now I can't remember the name of it, it is something like Casa Pueblo or Casita Pueblo or something. It is literally (well almost anyway, it goes Fuzzy Navel, some steps--a Chicken and Hoff place I think and then the Caasa Pueblo place) right next to Fuzzy Navel in a bigger business-like looking building. It is about 10 feet closer to the beach.
I had been mildly satisfied with Fuzzy Navel on all of our journeys there. It rivaled some of the Mexican Places stateside (with the strange fusion of white rice in the burritos--not spanish style or anything). So anywho, I wanted to try the new place because it was more well-lit which to me arguably means cleaner. We were both surprised to see that even the Fuzzy Navel was pretty dead on Halloween. (Maybe the crowd was busy ghouling themselves up for bar hours--who knows). I still opted to go to the other place because it was chilly out (I didn't want to sit outdoors, I wanted to avoid the crowd I was still anticipating was on its way as well). And of course because I wanted to try something new.
I believe a side (a SMALL side) of beans was 2,000won. I didn't know how small it would be but it was more mushy and had a less tomato-ey flavor than the ones at the Fuzz. We got Nachos (which had cheese sauce and salsa that came on the side). They weren't fresh. I got chicken fajitas, which I was surprised came to me taco style. It came with the usual fajita flavors of bell peppers, but also cilantro (which is kind of an enemy to me--but at least they didn't pile it on), sour cream, salsa, and shredded lettuce. I wish the menus had printed what was included in each dish beforehand. The boyfriend had got a cheese quesadilla (I forgot if he got chicken or beef).
His meal was clearly more delicious, but I did love the beans--because they were a nice change of place. Strange enough, all things considered I am still wanting to venture there again. For the beans of course, but also to try the carne asada! Also, I want to have the horchata even if it will set me back a good 4,000something won.
Plan B was to go back home, and have a good old time with the old friendies. However, they weren't as enthused as I was...I wanted to go to a rave, or go to WeHo... all dressed up. I got people saying they weren't sure if they were gonna wear costumes, or have the day off of work. Plus, the boyfriend didn't want to spend loads of cash just to go home for a couple of days and He didn't feel that it was the right time to start asking for time off of work. (One of his coworkers just went on her honeymoon this last week). So plan B was scrapped.
Plan C was to go to Tokyo. I had to find a way to spoil myself, and Japan seemed like the final answer. But due to poor planning and certain budgetary limits it got put on hold too. We should have learned from our Floridian adventure several months ago to plan ahead better--but I guess it just wasn't really on my mind until it was too late. I thought getting to Tokyo would be a lot easier (and cheaper) than it was. But I misjudged the proximity between these two island lands. *Note I refer to South Korea as an Island, because for all intensive purposes at the moment North Korea doesn't exist. One cannot easily travel through it, enter into it, etc. So it might as well be a body of water.
So we ended up staying local, and doing nothing extraordinary. A trip to Fridays did put a smile on my face because they decorated, and our school had a party on friday that was cute and fun. Yesterday we went to a Mexican restaurant in Haeundae. We had been to Fuzzy Navel several times before (both the one in Seomeyon and Haeundae). But this time we went to a smaller venue that is ironically right next to the Fuzzy Navel. Now I can't remember the name of it, it is something like Casa Pueblo or Casita Pueblo or something. It is literally (well almost anyway, it goes Fuzzy Navel, some steps--a Chicken and Hoff place I think and then the Caasa Pueblo place) right next to Fuzzy Navel in a bigger business-like looking building. It is about 10 feet closer to the beach.
I had been mildly satisfied with Fuzzy Navel on all of our journeys there. It rivaled some of the Mexican Places stateside (with the strange fusion of white rice in the burritos--not spanish style or anything). So anywho, I wanted to try the new place because it was more well-lit which to me arguably means cleaner. We were both surprised to see that even the Fuzzy Navel was pretty dead on Halloween. (Maybe the crowd was busy ghouling themselves up for bar hours--who knows). I still opted to go to the other place because it was chilly out (I didn't want to sit outdoors, I wanted to avoid the crowd I was still anticipating was on its way as well). And of course because I wanted to try something new.
I believe a side (a SMALL side) of beans was 2,000won. I didn't know how small it would be but it was more mushy and had a less tomato-ey flavor than the ones at the Fuzz. We got Nachos (which had cheese sauce and salsa that came on the side). They weren't fresh. I got chicken fajitas, which I was surprised came to me taco style. It came with the usual fajita flavors of bell peppers, but also cilantro (which is kind of an enemy to me--but at least they didn't pile it on), sour cream, salsa, and shredded lettuce. I wish the menus had printed what was included in each dish beforehand. The boyfriend had got a cheese quesadilla (I forgot if he got chicken or beef).
His meal was clearly more delicious, but I did love the beans--because they were a nice change of place. Strange enough, all things considered I am still wanting to venture there again. For the beans of course, but also to try the carne asada! Also, I want to have the horchata even if it will set me back a good 4,000something won.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
i believe in....
Moisturizing! The main reasons I started this blog are as follows: I love writing, and obsessing about all things related to fashion. Second, I wanted to review products that actually work and are WORTH reviewing.
That being said I always do an incredible amount of research before making most purchases (when research is possible). I noticed (by the looks of my skin) that getting a new moisturizer might be in the works for me. After following several blogs IHeartKoreanBeauty vouched for Kiehl's. This was important for one main reason: I'm in South Korea. So I trucked on over to Seomeyon's Lotte to get my dose of Kiehl's (I had never shopped this brand before, but I thought I had noticed it on one of my many trips there). Now there is a closer Lotte to me, near the PNU area. But for some reason that one is so underwhelming. Sure they have their fair share of fancy clothing, but the compactness and overall displays remind me of a Nordstrom's at a mall back home. That just isn't one dose of home I can get excited over.
So... I get to Kiehl's and get my lotion on! I ask the saleslady if they have (not ultra) facial moisturizer and she points me in the direction of tea tree something or other. She says it's because the ultra facial moisturizer I had in my hand had oil in it. Now, I'm still susceptible to break outs...and I do have combination type skin. But my dry patches and spots are... REALLY dry. Seemingly impenetrable. Aloe Vera has been my goto cleaner/moisturizer/comfort gel. But after a while I do believe that any regimen the skin gets immune to. So it's important to change it up.
I am/get allergic to things too, so that's another risk factor. However, after looking at the pricetag of two other items she suggested...I stuck to my guns. It was funny though because the first item she suggested I said was too expensive, so the next item she showed me...you guessed it...even more expensive. How Classic. Anywhoozles, I really do Love this cream. It's heavy, but that's what I needed. I don't know if this is a myth or whatever, but I heard that your skin overcompensates and get's more oily when dried out. Makes sense enough to me. So with this extra dose of soothing hydration things should get a little more balanced. Plus, winter is coming soon--and I'm stocking up for the season. So I shelled out some dough to the tune of 39,000 KRW for the smaller sized bottle.
I used to not believe in moisturizing. But after watching a gajillion makeup tutorials and witnessing my friends skin really blossom into flawlessness...I put two and two together. Plus, my grandmother has wonderful skin. At first I was hoping it's just genetics--but then I remembered how diligent she was about skin care routines. She used Jafra, I think it was the Royal Jelly but I'm not 100% (I know the product better by the smell) but there is also a similar product on the market now made by Korres. However, the Korres product is intended for the body (probably because of the strong fragrance) and because it is by Korres it is very natural. The downside of that is it's shelf life isn't as promising. If you're stateside and I've piqued your interests you can get Korres products at Ulta or off of Sephora.com.
I remember the Jafra and Avon lady coming by my grandmother's house. I guess I thought I'd always have a friend/sales lady like that stopping by. It seemed nice. But then again, I guess I don't need anyone else to instigate my shopping habits. ^_^
Eitherway hopefully this was a head's up on fantastic products. What's your favorite moisturizer? My friend loves her Olay--but I'm afraid of the chemically nature of it.
That being said I always do an incredible amount of research before making most purchases (when research is possible). I noticed (by the looks of my skin) that getting a new moisturizer might be in the works for me. After following several blogs IHeartKoreanBeauty vouched for Kiehl's. This was important for one main reason: I'm in South Korea. So I trucked on over to Seomeyon's Lotte to get my dose of Kiehl's (I had never shopped this brand before, but I thought I had noticed it on one of my many trips there). Now there is a closer Lotte to me, near the PNU area. But for some reason that one is so underwhelming. Sure they have their fair share of fancy clothing, but the compactness and overall displays remind me of a Nordstrom's at a mall back home. That just isn't one dose of home I can get excited over.
So... I get to Kiehl's and get my lotion on! I ask the saleslady if they have (not ultra) facial moisturizer and she points me in the direction of tea tree something or other. She says it's because the ultra facial moisturizer I had in my hand had oil in it. Now, I'm still susceptible to break outs...and I do have combination type skin. But my dry patches and spots are... REALLY dry. Seemingly impenetrable. Aloe Vera has been my goto cleaner/moisturizer/comfort gel. But after a while I do believe that any regimen the skin gets immune to. So it's important to change it up.
I am/get allergic to things too, so that's another risk factor. However, after looking at the pricetag of two other items she suggested...I stuck to my guns. It was funny though because the first item she suggested I said was too expensive, so the next item she showed me...you guessed it...even more expensive. How Classic. Anywhoozles, I really do Love this cream. It's heavy, but that's what I needed. I don't know if this is a myth or whatever, but I heard that your skin overcompensates and get's more oily when dried out. Makes sense enough to me. So with this extra dose of soothing hydration things should get a little more balanced. Plus, winter is coming soon--and I'm stocking up for the season. So I shelled out some dough to the tune of 39,000 KRW for the smaller sized bottle.
I used to not believe in moisturizing. But after watching a gajillion makeup tutorials and witnessing my friends skin really blossom into flawlessness...I put two and two together. Plus, my grandmother has wonderful skin. At first I was hoping it's just genetics--but then I remembered how diligent she was about skin care routines. She used Jafra, I think it was the Royal Jelly but I'm not 100% (I know the product better by the smell) but there is also a similar product on the market now made by Korres. However, the Korres product is intended for the body (probably because of the strong fragrance) and because it is by Korres it is very natural. The downside of that is it's shelf life isn't as promising. If you're stateside and I've piqued your interests you can get Korres products at Ulta or off of Sephora.com.
I remember the Jafra and Avon lady coming by my grandmother's house. I guess I thought I'd always have a friend/sales lady like that stopping by. It seemed nice. But then again, I guess I don't need anyone else to instigate my shopping habits. ^_^
Eitherway hopefully this was a head's up on fantastic products. What's your favorite moisturizer? My friend loves her Olay--but I'm afraid of the chemically nature of it.
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