awake.

i’m awake at 2am now, together with my parents.

we are guarding grandpa’s wake.

i have been entrusted with the reponsibility of keeping the joss sticks burning.

4 more hours to dawn… thank god i have my laptop with me and successful tapping of other people’s internet network.. *sshhhshshh*

what’s my parents doing?
they are self-entertaining themselves with the poker cards. -_-”

i told them that we could play mahjong.. but there was no reponse…

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one of my cousin took photos of the funeral.. the setup, the offerings, the coffin, family and friends.

it’s an awkward situation when the camera points at you. should you smile?

but i’m glad that he’s taking photos.

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we sealed up the coffin yesterday.

the reason being; we didn’t want grandpa to suffer any further.

do you know that if you choose to ‘showcase’ the deceased, they will have to remove all the internal organs and let out all the blood before injecting preservatives?

we see no point in that. and besides, grandpa doesn’t want anybody else to see him in the sickly state.

this is for me, the first time experiencing the death of a dear one. my paternal grandpa passed away in holland when i was very young. we had the funeral with his ashes. I didnt had much thoughts and feelings back then.

But i’m having a lot of thoughts and emotions these few days. about life and death. feeling both sad and scared at the same time.

when the monks sealed the coffin yesterday, we were told to look away and were only able to hear the hammering of the nails into the wood. The feeling was terrible. My heart sank to the bottom. I lost control and cried like a baby.

Even now when I look at the sealed coffin and grandpa’s photo, somehow, I still can’t come into terms that he’s lying inside.

And we all know that the harsh moment would be the cremation on wednesday morning.

grandpa chose to leave us when none of us were around.

he probably didn’t want any of us to see him leave..

or was it that no one was there to keep him going?

in just that short span of 10-15 mins..

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the wake is going on now till Wednesday morning.

Blk 14 Kampong Arang

If every breath you take is a struggle to live on, how long can you endure..
what would be the meaning of life to you..

he’s extremely skinny now. i was in a state of shock when i stepped into the ward.
bone and skin. that’s all..
he’s been on milk only for the past 1 week.

it really hurts me when i see him struggle for his breath..

doctor told us he’s in critical condition..

it’s tough to let him go, but we can’t bear to see him suffer so much..

he’s still going strong & brave, not wanting to resign to his fate..
i hope grandpa can pull through tonight..

face of 2009 – the show down

i told vish that my foundation is too fair and he doesn’t believe.!
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the girls getting ready for the 1st outfit…
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me and emi posing at different cameras. I like her casual outfit!
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As you can see, my outfits are kinda bad. maybe tt’s why Kate back-out after the fitting?

all the girls in hush puppies casual…
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the guys in hush puppies casual…
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issac and me. my partner for the casual couple walk.
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i like my hush puppies polo tee. it’s damn cute. haha. i’ll probably get it with the $40 vouchers.
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our finale walk….
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our good luck hug before announcement of the titles…
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announcing the titles…
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the winners of FACE of 2009~
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group photo with the sponsors. me and emi made our hush puppies kiss. lol..
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with sharifah and keith, people management..
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emi with her 2 titles! ;)
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love you babe!
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i wana stab myself to death man.

i just freaking hell dropped my iphone on concrete ground.

it did not land on one side. it B-O-U-N-C-E-D off a few times.

And i have 2 HUGE chip-offs on my precious iphone now.

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Puma L.I.F.T

Congrats darlings!
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Vishnu won the FACE of 2009, together with Syasya.
And Emilia took home the Best Catwalk & 1st Runner-Up.

You guys are great! =D

This is like a prep show to me, for MSU. And i’m starting to get really worried and scared about it.
3 official titles + 6 subsidary awards
And from the top5, they will announce the 2nd-runner up, followed by the 1st-runner up, leaving 3 girls to vie for the Miss Singapore Universe title.

how sad is that for the other 2 girls? I wish I willl not be in that situation man.. but i do hope i can get in top5? lol..

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I did the Puma L.I.F.T event on Friday and Saturday. It was tiring and some unpleasant issues happened. But I had fun with the other models. hahaha.. such a entertaining bunch..

the whole group of us at the official launch in zouk…
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yes, the guys went topless the whole night! haha..

me, amanda, fish and jessabella…
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me with my puma tattoo~
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saturday was guerrilla performance at orchard. it was SUPER HOT. all of us perspired madly under the hot humid weather.

me and fish + jessabella…
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the guys had to hold the boards with different taglines and I grabbed hold of this:
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suggestive yeah? haha…

2 papers down, 2 more to go.

but i’m already behaving like ‘exams are over’.

my weekend is burnt. And i will only have Monday to study Interpersonal Comm.

I’m gonna be soooo dead for it. hai.

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Face of 2009 showdown is tml (19th April) at Downtown East.

Starts around 4pm, at the foyer. the main atrium area.

i’m not asking any of you to come down because,
1. it’s kinda last minute.
2. it’s exam period, so study!
3. it’s not exactly a big thing.

But if you’re free, please come down and cheer for me? =)

if you’re heading down to orchard this afternoon (18th April), be sure that you don’t miss out on the street performance by CUBE, internationally acclaimed freestyle football dance group.

THEY ARE AMAZING! =D

Can’t seem to find any videos on them currently. But you should seriously see it  LIVE for yourself.!!

Will be at heeren and cineleisure area from 1.30 – 3.30pm.

And also, catch me and these six pack-ers there! ;)

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my purpose for coming to the airport is to study.

but for the past 90mins, i have been doing my emails and admin stuffs.

exams on thursday and i have only spent a single day on studying. how am i gonna pass this semster?

sometimes, i do doubt my capability in graduating from mass comm.

base care

I still remember when I was in secondary school; I was pretty much against using cosmetics. I had my reservations as I heard that makeup is bad for our skin and will create more skin troubles.

Have you had these worries as well?

Well, this is because we often forgo or unaware of the very 1st step in applying make-up, which is the Pre-Makeup Base!

You might feel that it doesn’t give any direct benefits, i.e. no coverage. But this is an important step that all of us should follow.

The fundamental uses of a pre-makeup base is to hold your makeup and act as a protective layer. And of course, it comes with additional benefits too!

For Ettusais pre-makeup base, it is called Medicated Acne Whitening UV and it’s loaded with lots of benefits for our skin!
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1. Sunscreen Properties – SPF24 PA++
2. Combats acne and prevents breakouts
3. Smooth our complexion for better application of foundation
4. Lighten acne scars and freckles
5. Even out and brighten up skin tone
6. Lightweight formula – suitable for sensitive or oily skin type
7. Helps our makeup to last longer through the day

Medicated Acne Whitening UV is available in both oil and dry block.

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Dry Block formula is ideal for dry/dehydrate skin types. It hydrates the skin and prevents shine with AC control oil. It comes in a tube with a creamy texture. Don’t be taken back by the thick creamy look. It’s amazingly lightweight when you apply it onto your skin!

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Oil Block formula is suitable for oily/combination skin types. The oil-free formula not only keeps the skin moisturized, fresh and matte, it also helps in sebum and sweat absorption. It comes in a bottle form with a watery texture. It feels almost like nothing when I apply it on my skin!

I had the Dry Block all along and I was given the Oil Block to try out. For me, I use the Dry Block on my cheeks to keep it moisturized and Oil Block on my forehead to keep the shine level controlled. And most importantly, it protects my skin and helps to keep my Zero Pore Pact foundation last longer! ;)

smiles~

The MSU girls had a free dental service today!

kindly sponsored by Orchard Scotts Dental. =D
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Those fruits and cookies were prepared specially for us! haha.. I loved that wheat biscuit with raspberry jam.

They are located at Wheelock Place and the clinic is huge!

I’m amazed by the effort made to let a dental visit be more pleasant and comfortable. I thought Tooth Doctor was great already but Orchard Scotts really blew me off!

They have a relax room for the teeth whitening, which totally looks like a spa resort! How cool is that.

Some of us with the dentists..
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together with all the staff. =)
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Ruben was my dentist for the day. The young guy in blue on the left. Christina joked that he looked like a 19 yr old kid. haha. I think he’s cute but the photos don’t do justice.

Christina, me, Gina..
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with Cheryl.. my hair is so flat these days..
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Look at the goodies they gave us!!
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This dental service came at the right moment!

I ran out of floss and was thinking of changing my toothbrush and also considering whitening and TA-DA~

They gave us a trial kit for teeth whitening, lots of toothpaste, toothbrush and floss.

We’ll be going back for a follow-up and I need to do crowning for my dead tooth soon too. It’s darn ex-pen-sive! And the braces bill is hitting me hard. I need to work!! Hai…

Non Bouton

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Did you notice any difference in me recently? Factor out my braces.

Last week during dinner,
kelvin: it seems like since you became Ettusais ambassador, your makeup looks better.
Me: wad do u mean?
Kelvin: I don’t know.. More even skin tone? Just looks better.
Me: mmm.. Do u think tt my skin has cleared up alot?
Kelvin: ya, I guess so. And ur makeup is better.

Hee. You know how guys are unattentive to details. And I’m so happy that he actually noticed a difference in my skin!! :)

Besides, applying the skin version up & aqua shooter religiously, I have been using Ettusais Zero Pore Pact!

Yup! The highly-raved Zero Pore Pact. In last month’s issue(March) of Her World , Zero Pore Pact has been voted as the “Most Matte Foundation” by the readers!

Zero Pore Pact is a 2-way compact foundation that provides your skin with a flawless poreless finishing. It is equipped with anti-bacterial properties to fight bacteria and blemishes. Not forgetting its sunscreen properties: SPF24 PA++, which protects your skin from the harmful UV rays.

For this month of April, Ettusais will be releasing/have released a limited edition case!

Check this out:
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A lovely subtle pink base with silvery gold trimmings. So Paris!

Zero Pore Pact is comes in Dry and Oil block, and is available in 7shades!

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The Oil Block combats shine and excessive sebum, keeping your face matte all day long. Suitable for oily and combination skin.

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For the Dry Block, it helps to maintain the moisture level in your skin with AC control oil and prevents your skin from drying and makeup from flaking.

What’s more, the sponge applicator for the Oil & Dry Block is different! The sponges are designed to enhance better application. How thoughtful!

Verdict: I love the limited edition casing. So chic and unique! I’m using the Dry Block and it feels great on my skin. The coverage is medium yet gives me a smooth and poreless finishing and it’s quite lasting, at the same time keeping my skin moisturized. Most importantly, no breakouts! But I do get shine on my face after a few hours. So I’m definitely gonna try out the Oil Block after this.

If you are still worried about concealing open pores, concealing blemishes or bumps, you can check out the “Flat Design Creator”. It has a unique frictionless spatula to help smooth out the areas that you wish to conceal. Remember to apply it against the direction of your pores for the best results! ;)
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NOW, you will not want to miss this out! In conjuction with the release of the limited edition case, Ettusais is giving you the case for free with every purchase of the refill pack!

Instead of spending the usual $48 refill + $20 case, you can get the set for just $48!

The limited edition case is out in stores. So hurry and check it out at Ettusais counters!

Non bouton. J’aime ma vie en rose. Et toi? ;)
No pimples. I like my life in pink. What about you?