Purchases this month

Um yeah. I've done some damage :/ As in shopping damage. But I was quite happy I didn't spend anything over 100 lol. But the damage was clearly done. I went shopping with the peeps and the damage was pretty clear. In the midst of everything, I bought stuffs for the boyfriend as well :) So yes to review the damage:

I've been wanting this dress for quite some time and I absolutely love it. It's from Topshop and it was originally 28 quid but I got a discount and got it for 25 quid :) Neat huh. The back's real pretty as well. So yeah, damage wasn't very bad in this case. I thought I was going to spend a bomb in Topshop but frankly their new season wasn't very appealing. This one however caught my eye.

I've done the most damage in this shop sadly but I was so happy cause they're really cheap compared to Topshop and I got all of that for like 32 quid! It's really cheap isn't it! I mean, if these were in Topshop, it would have cost me over 60 quid. So hey, I felt quite good. When I first saw the Guns and Roses fringe top, I knew I had to get it. It matched quite well with the tribal pattern neon skirt. Thanks to Chriselle really! She's the like best fashion guru ever and she matched these really well! I was contemplating on the long hem shirt cause I didn't think it would look nice on me but I just love the dip dye effect and it's really in this season so yeah, I got it in the end. All of that for 32 quid, it's really a sweet deal.

I got these from New Look, both from the sale rack. Like I said, I am in love with the dip dye effect of the cardigan. The colours are so matching and pretty. I got myself a basic top as well because my previous one was torn :( 

So yeah, 16 quid for these batch :)

As if the damage wasn't enough, Ms Daisy dragged me into Tezenis again and I came out with this comfy hoodie and shorts. The hoodie was so nice! I really like the material and I've always wanted a nice and comfortable hoodie but I couldn't find any. The shorts on the other hand was really comfortable to wear. 25 quid all together.

The damage was done but I'm kindda happy with the purchases eheheh :)

-xx

Just your eyes

Was feeling quite content. I will do my best in my project. I need to insert that passion in me again. I need to be strong and confident with my work. No comparing yourselves with others. I will be okay.

This was taken with the 35mm lens. Neat huh? :)

So yeah!

Remember I said I was getting my new lens? It came in much earlier than I expected! Now, all I need to wait for is my new tripod and the UV protector for this lens.

Behold! Ah! It's so sexy. Though I've already taken it out and tried it out. I will write about my review later together with the photographs I took with. 

What a steal! Argh! :D

Skinny love.

Bon Iver is one of my favourite indie rock groups and Skinny Love was one of the few songs I really, really LOVE. And this darling angel made a cover of this song. I was quite skeptical at first because I love the song as it is but her version was equally as good. She has this mystical voice that really soothes the soul. I know I sound really stupid saying this, but I love her voice.

She did such good justice to the song.

On a random note, the first song I heard from Bon Iver was actually Calgary. And it's such a good song. I've been into indie recently. I guess at times, I just need a stress reliever and this is just golden. Been going through some rough patches but I'll be okay. Need to keep a positive mind up! :)

On happier notes!

I am patiently waiting for this baby to arrive :D

I've been hunting for these lenses and another one (which cost RM5000 so let's not get to that point) These were actually from my friend who were selling them and of course he gave a cheaper priceeeee :D So I am so excited to get this baby by Saturday! I can test it out finally. It's a Canon 35mm f/2 wide angle :D It's super lightweight though the stop down won't be as nice as my 50 mm or the 35 mm f 1.4 (I KNOW D:) but it's slightly wide angle, enough to take landscape shots unlike my 50 mm one. Just gonna be testing it out! :D Can't wait! And on another note, I have the GREATEST birthday gift for someone :D but of course I won't be telling it here! XD

Happiness

Hahah my boyfriend and my boobies :P It'll make a good movie title no? :D I miss him so much :( I wish I was back in Malaysia to see him again :( I wouldn't miss it for the world. Sigh.

Heheheh :) I love you boo!

Malaysia needs a major turning point.

What is this idiocy! My day was perfectly fine until I read another disturbing and yet pointless post from the Malaysian Insider. As you all know, I am so ashamed to say, Malaysia has pretty much made up excuses to ban certain things from our country and so far, this has got to be the most disrespectful. Banning a Singapore Dance Theatre because of indecent costumes?! Mind you, it’s a ballet performance and what can you expect from a ballet performance? Tutus and tights! And that is called INDECENCY?

You are a SHAME MALAYSIA. I am sorry, I am writing this bluntly but it’s the truth. You claim to be open minded and wanting to develop better. But you do that by focusing on other important things LIKE saving our economy from big debts? Arranging the government and cabinets better? I don’t know your, POLITICAL IDEAS. But you have the fucking audacity to focus on OTHER PETTY MATTERS like this one? I’m not saying ballet is a petty thing. I believe ballet is a beautiful piece of art which should not be banned because of one’s costumes! But the whole idea of banning it because of it it’s ridiculous and fucking disrespectful. IT’S A DISGRACE.

Ballet is meant to be appreciated from the artistic choreography and style as well as the graciousness of the routine. And because of this problem of costumes, you have to make up an excuse and just throw it off the wall?

I would come to understand if the costumes were indecent in terms of revealing certain private areas or such but tutus and tights? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

I’m so sorry I sound so rude but it’s just a sad truth coming from my country. There are so much other things we should worry about. Why do we need to dwell with such other matters? Our country’s debts? Elections? Manifestos? OUR children’s future?! If you guys follow Sweatlee, I recommend you to read her blog.

http://sweatlee.com

Now that’s a true Malaysian. A Malaysian who is definitely contributing to our country, in terms of education wise. It was said that children in the rural areas were barely even taught anything at all and are struggling to learn. Previous teachers have given up and the children have already accepted their FATE - that they would not succeed.

How can you let your future generation, STEEP SO LOW? I cried reading about Suet Li’s hardships and wish I could do something to help her. She volunteered to educate such a hard batch of students, in only hope to make them improve their English or at least give them the nurturing and nourishment a teacher would. And she focuses on the utmost important thing- which is to make them better and improve. Even if it’s a slight improvement, it’s a great stepping stone! 

That’s what I called DEDICATION. A dedicated person who does her duty to fulfill not only her dream but her students’ as well. 

And what about you government?

What have you fulfilled for us?

It’s not that we don’t love you. I do love my country. I miss it even more when I’m in the UK cause I realised, there’s no place like where I’m from. But how can we love and appreciate you if you do this to us? If you keep breaking out ludicrous rules and censorships and making us feel so much more unstable?

How can you even be moving towards your vision of 2020 when even now, you sustain a good foundation of our country?

I want to do something great for my country which is why I am struggling so hard to work and study so that I can bring something better for my country. I am only a graphic design student but I want to contribute something to my country.

When I did my Bubble and Squeak corporate ID, I wanted to do a Malaysian themed base restaurant. I want people in UK to see the wonderful, bright personality of my country. I want them to see how exotic it is, how unique and harmonious we are. Because I am proud of it! But how can I be proud of this?!

It’s heartbreaking! 

It’s a tiny matter but such tiny matter has already reflected on what you are as a ruling government. Your actions have proved nonetheless.

I feel like a bad person. I do, by saying all this but it’s the truth. I want my country to be better. A better place to live and to grow as a wonderful developing country.

So please, STOP this mentality. If you want to change, be open minded like how you claim to be. Be open to suggestions, to CHANGES. Because that’s what we need right now in Malaysia.

A major turning point.

Running down the wild

I had an awesome chat with an old friend of mine. We finally rekindled after literally a decade. Can you imagine? 10 years of not seeing her, or even talking to her and yesterday we finally reunited, chatting and reminiscing the past. It was such a great feeling. And when we started talking about our old school, it made me just..feel like crying at that point. We were like the best of friends in primary. We were the tallest, always together, always staying strong and at times we had our horrible fights but that's what makes us strong. But when she left, things really have changed.

Both of us now, are out of high school and moving on with our lives. Has it really been that long? A decade? I guess, after 10 long years, we finally reunited. I couldn't remember the time I last spoke to her. I'm glad that well, we kept in touch. Definitely going to catch up with you when I come back.

Ever since leaving Cempaka, I was quite afraid. For my whole life, I was born, raised and taught in the same school. Yeah, I know, same old school. And when I left it, I felt very scared. For all I know, I never knew how to cope with another environment considering I've been in Cempaka for so long. But I knew I had to explore my ways and get out of my shell. And I did.

I never was quite sure how I was able to get this far but I'm glad I did.

It seems pretty hard at the moment but I'll never give up.

Ever.