H.A.P.P.Y

Wore a Yukata for school activity this week :D

Heyaaaa~~ International Culture and Education Week of my department just ended today~!!!! Which means I have some little time for rest now :3 I always develop new thoughts every day every time especially during the times when I work which other people because it's a journey of learning, right? 

I consider myself as a very easy going person. I can be down in dumps by just some mere things, but I could as well be over the moon by just very simple things and simple little pleasures. I won't mind doing a lot of work if someone does appreciate it, I feel satisfaction by just greetings like "You mush be tired (お疲れ様Otsukaresama; or 辛苦了Xin Ku Le). Even a gratitude of concern can make my day. I won't get angry THAT easily too and I rarely sweat the small stuffs because that's obviously meaningless, especially to those obnoxious people out there... yeah. 

Many things, if you look at it at the bright side, it is a gift from God; but if you choose to look at it in a gloomy way then... It only makes like miserable, doesn't it? Sometimes it's just one side of a coin, it is our own choice to flip it or not. Why not make yourself happier when YOU CAN DO IT? Maybe, sometimes life is just about "WHY NOT?", yes? 

"You need to be happy at least for a HAPPY ENDING

I’m not being sarcastic but I want you to know this is the truth"

Yes, many people are mean in this world, but this is what makes true friendship so precious.❤️  

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A compilation of thoughts...

I ❤️ my handwriting.

How sad I could only write in English ONLY in English class now because almost every class here in Taiwan uses Chinese.... But it's okay~ Maybe I should sometimes do some creative essays soon too? :)

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Since I came to Taiwan, there has been a few friends who told me "Your eyes are DANGEROUS. You tend to see those hidden secrets but just looking at everything around you". Even my boyfriend describes me as "The brain of girls (good in arts, literature and culinary) but the mind of boys"...

But sometimes, it doesn't matter if one actually KNOWS those secrets, lies or even back-stabbings behind there. HOW ONE SEES IT, is all that matters.

My answer to that:
"Actually, it ain't THAT dangerous at all. I just like to observe things around me, that's all" ;)

If something is wrong, it is wrong even though everyone is doing it. If something is right, its right even though you're the only one doing it.

It is really ironic, and sarcastic sometimes, you see... That most of the time, the nicest people I've ever met were covered in tattoos and piercings. Whilst the most judgemental people I've met are the ones who claim themselves "noble", "faithful" especially "religious".

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Something which touches my heart in "FROZEN":

Anna: Elsa, please, I can't live like this anymore...
Elsa: Then LEAVE. 


Life is like that, whether you like it or not... It is certainly one's responsibility on what he/she does and to face any circumstances after that. There is nothing for one to blame others because of his/her own fault...

Sometimes I could not understand why people finds it offensive when others were kind enough to tell you about your flaws. Some people tend to associate "Be yourself" as "Do as you please" and just never try to think about everything they do, instead they regard his/herself head and shoulders above others. (I do feel sick about these people, seriously...) Yes, it IS, indeed, very difficult to be ourselves when our peers are not on the same page as others but let's be true, as long ask we are keeping up with our principles and hold on to what we believe in, BE A NICE PERSON ANYWAY. But when someone doesn't want to change for the good, then...

"You can't live in this world anymore? Then just effing LEAVE."

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Sometimes I just get too self conscious...... Which brings me to a thought: "Appearance changes easily, but the HEART does not"...

This is a bad cycle for me:  I feel self conscious. → I watch inspirational videos → I tell myself YES, I AM GREAT TO BE ME!!! → I look at other people. → And then I feel self conscious AGAIN.

I really love Superwoman because she just speaks out our hearts.❤️ I am still learning to have confidence in myself. :)

Good luck, Champagne.

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Thought of the day:

Sometimes, people just tried TOO HARD. 

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Anna fanart ♥

It's been a long while since I did free hand drawing~
And first attempt to draw with crayons yay~
Guess who is this? XD

I feel so bad for nor updating my blog (although it seems like nobody's reading it)...
It's really been very busy for me this one whole month I only got SOME TINY LITTLE BIT of time for myself... So~ I decided to do some drawing since, well, I haven't been drawing for quite a long time too!!! OTZ

So yeah, this post is REEEEAALLLYYY short.

I shall ya next time!! ;)

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How I fulfill myself.

This is actually the topic of an oral test for my mid term......which brings me into a deep thought of myself. I consider myself as "not an expert but not a novice", someone who is familiar with technical terms and has sufficient knowledge to talk about it, but not with deep understanding of each and every aspect of it. I could talk from Fengshui, Palm reading, Horoscopes to language learning to sports to music to movie reviews to politics to food blah blah blah...

And I think this is one of my biggest fulfilments in life. In fact, I am still learning to improve myself everyday. So, how do I fulfil myself? I think it is simply a matter of ATTITUDE. A matter of MIND.



Everyday, I remind myself to BE AWARE OF WHAT OTHERS DESIRE FOR MYSELF. In other words, don't always try to please others, especially when it comes to the expense of my own freedom, my own happiness. I can’t please everyone and I certainly can’t force anyone to love ME in a specific way. Also, happiness can only be achieved through self-acceptance, so I am still learning to feel GREAT to be ME.

Another thing about attitude is that I always make myself think and feel positive especially when I face troubles, and first thing first, BE HAPPY. Although sometimes I might get grumpy and feel like cursing all the stuff but I realize that yeah, everyone needs a "channel" to release stress, but DON'T reveal too much of them, because it only makes one a person who NEVER WILLS TO TRY.

Last but not least, DO NOT hesitate to engage with new thoughts, new cultures. They actually help me to open infinite doors of perception, training myself to be someone with wider critical thinkings. Be ready to meet new cultures, open my mind... :)

Have been loving Anna Akana's videos because they are so inspiring. ❤




Thought of the day:
"Life is unpredictable. The only sure thing is we’re all getting older one day at a time, so don’t let that keep you from happiness."

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Headache... And AKMU's "MELTED"

"At the corner of bankrupt. 
My room is messy.
Lack of sleep.
Assignments.
Mid term.
Club activities.
More club activities..."

As a sum, HEADACHE.
People tend to get grumpy on hot days, huh? I think it's that when the weather gets hot, our tolerance towards annoying factors also tends to get lower too. Because this is what I am facing right now. *le sigh* 

"Mood has to be controlled. Otherwise, it's your master."－ by Toba Beta.

Today, I finally(?) stumbled upon one of AKMU's debut song, "MELTED". And the music video depicts a young boy trying to find his way in the cold, cold world of the adults. I realized that the Korean word for ICE (eo-reum), resembles the word for ADULT (eo-reun),  so the song is asking why adults are cold like ice.

"The subtle, but powerful imagery of ice in a cup contrasts with the warm images shown toward the conclusion of the video to better understand the implications of the story."

Yeah, it's so hard for me to portray the message of the song. Honestly, I think I can somehow relate to this music video, as in the innocent curiosity I used to have when I first landed here alone in Taiwan. You know, the moment where the frustration with the pain, the depression, the helplessness bursts out and the boy screams back at the dog, at the same time holding back his tears, really caught me. Like, actually kindness is a simple moral value, we can help others when they're in need just by sharing a little bit of the warmth we have in our hearts.

As a whole, this is a great and inspiring music video which brings us to a new thought of humanity...

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All Time Favorite Makeup Products --- Taiwan.

As ya guys know... I am currently studying in Taiwan and as a STUDENT, I actually started wearing makeup when I was in the 2nd sem of freshmen and honestly, I don't really have much money to spend on expensive makeup products for myself but thanks to the grocery stores, drug stores and Daiso, I could get both branded and non-branded but really useful makeup products!! ❤

So... here are some of my ALL TIME FAVORITE MAKEUP PRODUCTS I got here in Taiwan~


1. MOMO GIRL Angled Brush 

I got this from a supermarket called "Pxmart" (Chuan Lian Supermarket 全聯福利中心). It's made in Japan and costs around NTD 50 (RM 5, $1.66) *SUPER CHEAP RIGHT!!!* Don't think that ooh it's cheap so it's low quality because the brush is really soft and it could be used as an eyeliner brush or a brow brush. It can create a strong cat eye shape, as well as create a soft and subtle natural eyeliner look. I have been using this for one year and I think it is really a good brush especially for makeup beginners as it is low priced but at the same time good quality. I even compared this brush with MAC's angled brush and I found that this brush actually does the same great job as MAC's. If you're searching for a good brush, this can be a first choice!!! ^^



2. Maybelline's Pure Concealer Mineral

I don't really use foundation or BB cream on a daily basis, but for me, a good concealer is a MUST!!! (I have pretty heavy dark circles...) In fact, until recently, I have been suffering from concealers which either didn't match my skin tone, or just concealers that creates a super cakey finish...... until I came upon this!!!! I got this from the local Watson, and have it in shade 02, which is kind of a salmon color. This concealer blends easily for complete coverage, and it stays on for the whole day. One more thing I love about it is that it actually reduce redness on my skin, and it could soothe signs of fatigueness and it hydrates my under-eye skin. Also, I like it's packaging as it is small and compact, which makes it easy to bring around. I would definitely recommend this to everybody, because if this concealer suits your skin tone, it's definitely worth the purchase.



3. Shiseido's Neuve Eyebrow Pencil (Grey)

As you can see... I used it SO MUCH that it's already THIS SHORT. XDD When I first started to redefine my eyebrows I always wanted a color like grey, which doesn't make my brows look too thick like black, nor does it make myself look too old like brown. My roomie introduced this to me during the summer break last sem when we were shopping for groceries at Pxmart. And I assure you, that this is a MUST-HAVE in your cosmetic pouch!!! Firstly, it's easy to draw, and its smooth texture is perfect for drawing natural looking eyebrows. Secondly, this brow pencil is longlasting and anti-sweat, so it is perfect for a day out, or even for parties~



4. HADA LABO's Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence

Honestly, I am a lazy person. And in my skin care routine (wait, do I even have one? XDD), I don't really used to having a habit to apply anything on my face because it's just too troublesome(?) but after I came to Taiwan, I realized the importance of face moisturising, because my skin would crack especially during the winter. At first I tried applying lotion but I just didn't like the greasy touch to the face. Another thing is that, HADA LABO is really well know in Taiwan that everyone knows what is it and how it works for the skin. This is also very purchasable as you can find it in EVERY SINGLE WATSON, 7-11, FAMILY MART and PXMART.  This essence is pretty sticky by itself  but it does miracles on the face when applied. It is light, and glides smoothly on the skin. This is an excellent base for makeup, and allows powder to glide on smoothly. Now, HADA LABO is a MUST process every day before I apply concealer on my face. ❤



5. KATE's Cream Cheek (PK-3) 

Not a big fan of cream blushes but I decided to indulge anyway as PK-3 is a coral shade that’s veers more orange than pink, and I am a fan of orangey shades, and these were really cheap and really cute so yeah~!!!! This cream cheek color isn't terribly pigmented but blends easily and always gives my cheeks those healthy, doll-like finish that is very, very pretty. ^^



6. DAISO's Shimmery Brown Shadow Kit

 I . AM . A . SUPER . CRAZY . FAN . OF . DAISO.  Because its products are so inexpensive and yet doesn't turn out lame quality!!!!! Nuff said~ XDDD I have been using this for one year and it doesn't give my skin ANY negative effects. So feel safe!!! YA~ You can even double it up as powder eyebrow kit ❤



And here's the end!!! I hope this review/blog post/blah blah blah could help girls who just started handling makeup products, as well as those who need advice for good and inexpensive makeup products ^_^

Stay beautiful!!! ❤  

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Overwhelmed with HAPPINESS ❤

Recently, I have been busy with my club's upcoming activity － "Day of Dream", a performance of effort of my club (Hot Music Club, where we form our own bands and make music ^^); and also busy with my department student organisation's upcoming activity, something like a carnival of comparative education where we provide infos on studying abroad and as well sell cuisines of Japan, Germany, France and Spain. My position in both of the activities is the art publicist, so I am in charge of the posters, brochure, catalogues... Anything you can think of involving ART... ┐(´･c_･｀ ;)┌　

And yes, after five days of sleeping late and lack of sleep, I finally got my headache. SUPREME HEADACHE, to be exact... So for these couple of days I couldn't get up early as I usually would, nor can I attend my classes properly, nor can I stand staying under the hot sun outside, which literally means I couldn't really do anything including getting food outside the dormitory... *SOBS* 

But then, yesterday, I was feeling sick as usual, got up late at around noon, and my boyfriend was out for some room renting stuff... When he got back, he got me McDonalds!!!! ❤ Like, I was craving for something "high sugar" to make my head feel better(?) and he got me this!!!!! The only thing I knew was to hug him so tightly~~ XDDD

  "Is there anything more than having a person who cares for you?" ❤

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