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Inspired by Isabel's new move to Tumblr and feeling very frustrated with LJ's limited options in customization:

http://clarechow.tumblr.com/

Taken with my new love - Canon Powershot S90.

The photos were taken with the Auto Function (I'm a photography noob) without Photoshop editing:

I had an informal photoshoot this morning at Upper Peirce Reservoir. Before the model came, we did some test shots with the hybrid car Toyota Prius. It's a pretty cool car, and was so quiet I can hardly hear the engine purring to life.

...a little self pampering!

Got myself an SKII Christmas gift set and a medium size bottle of facial treatment essence!

Both promise a 'miracle', but we shall see about that. In another year's time, I'll tell you if my face becomes more translucent or emits an unearthly glow.



Actually, I fell in love with the box the products came in rather than the product itself. SK-II gave this sweet faux-leather box that is useful for storing my daily warpaint. Look how lovely the cosmetic fits in.


The box can't fit everything in though. You're only seeing 1/3 of what's all. Believe it or not, make up is more complicated than rocket science. It goes in an equation (make-up base + liquid foundation + concealer + concealer powder + liquid blusher + loose powder + powder blush + shimmery highlighter + eyebrow liner + eyeliner (brown) + eyeshadow (blending 4 different shades) + eyeliner (white) + eyelash treatment + mascara = I can now show my face outside).

It takes years to figure out which brand of cosmetic suits you best, which colours complement your skin tone etc. It is a skill not to be undermined, so to some of the guys out there, stop rolling your eyes when it comes to girls and our beauty regime. You stand to gain when we look good :)

And for now, 3 totally random cam whoring pictures.

21 years old is supposed to be the tipping point where you transit from teenhood to being an adult. It is the age where you've to:

• Think thrice before committing any crimes
• Stop leeching off your parents (Housing and food don't count)
• Contribute (however miserly) to 家用 (family's financial needs)

Now comes the big 22, and if I were to rate the past year of my life on a scale of 10, it would be hovering somewhere near 8. This past year has seen me:

1. Successfully getting a piece of paper (most often referred to as a degree)
2. Landing my first official job (I'm no longer a temp / intern)
3. Continuing a loving relationship

I've much to be thankful for.

This year's birthday celebration is a simple affair with family, ZY and close friends. It seems like there's an unspoken rule - the only time you're supposed to throw a party for your birthday is when you turn 21 (or when you're 1 month old, which doesn't really count). Any older, you don't wish to be reminded of your age. For women, at least.


( Celebration photos under cut )

I've been indulging in quite a fair bit of online shopping lately. One of the favourite dresses I've bought just came through the mail. It's a deceptively demure dress - plain black frock complemented with a sexy bare back (like practically half bared).


It's very similar to the one worn by Angelababy. But of course, the 2 people wearing the dress is as different as day and night. Kinda like comparing Brad Pitt and Jack Black. Birthday post next!

Step 1: Prepare the plunge (and sharpen your knife beforehand)


Step 2: Bring your plastic knife down. Hard.


Step 3: Wriggle it around to cause him a little more pain.


Step 4: Take a victory shot upon completion of the mission.


If you're wondering what the hell was I doing stabbing my supervisor to an imaginary 'death', that was for our Year End Function. The Mar Comms team had fun playing around before the rest of the guests arrive. Presenting to you the whacky Mar Comm Team of 3:

Not mine of coz, I'm referring to my cousin's wedding some time back. If you were to ignore my tai tai hairstyle for the evening (don't know what got into me), I pretty much like the pictures taken :D