tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813727815713668672012-01-28T14:06:17.177+08:00Stripped ...but not entirely ;)Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.comBlogger8801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-37078915436572490642012-01-26T19:07:00.009+08:002012-01-26T22:24:38.164+08:00Building a curated wardrobeThere were days where I used to shop for cheaper clothing. Back then, I think what really drove me was pure consumerism. Something like "The more I buy, the more complete my wardrobe will be". Though I try to keep purchasing within a certain style, I'd still buy something 'different' if it looked good and was considered affordable enough, without putting much thought into it. Remembering this Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-35202113408030002172012-01-24T11:21:00.000+08:002012-01-24T11:21:30.295+08:00New kitten
We had a mini gathering at my cousin's house yesterday. They introduced us to the new cat that they had just gotten a few days ago, offered by a neighbor. It's still very tiny. I like it quite a lot - beautiful, very tame and playful. Jumps like a rabbit, to boot.
My cousins call her Hiccup, though my uncle suggested that they call her Yoda, since she resembles the Jedi master. Judging from Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-59734340509813542152012-01-22T20:50:00.002+08:002012-01-23T00:33:35.927+08:00The sweetest udon
The past week my team and I had the chance to go onsite for work, somewhere around the KLCC area. For three straight days, we walked to the mall for lunch. My colleagues knew I go there on the weekends, so they had expected that I would get sick of the place already. But, no. I went again today for the sake of good udon at Sen-Ya (and the chance to practice whatever that's left of my nihongo Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-49026466522860475622012-01-21T19:36:00.008+08:002012-01-26T20:39:38.133+08:00Short trip to Sakuragicho
Stopped by Sakuragicho Station in Yokohama, located just 30 minutes away from Tokyo by rail. A beautiful sight awaited us. A clear square was present just out of the station, plus a couple of modern structures and skyscrapers. Walking further, we were able to see the harbor view. We've actually covered the areas of Sakuragicho Station previously, but it seemed as if our main objective there Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-28166180834237580092012-01-21T14:28:00.001+08:002012-01-21T14:29:55.722+08:00Digimon-obsessed Asna
Asna is now obsessed with Digimon. For five nights in a row, she's been watching a few episodes per night, back-to-back on my brother's notebook. The show can be emotional for kids, as it revolves around friendships and fighting for a cause. She screams when Digimons are fighting, cries when they die and cheers at the happy ending.
Here's a before and after picture - a teary and sad Asna Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-86232099226041513302012-01-20T19:26:00.075+08:002012-01-22T10:43:33.426+08:00The tutu sweater
Like how I learned the names of headband designers, I came to know Stacey Bendet's Alice + Olivia through the idiot box. At that time Gossip Girl was a phenomenon - almost everyone I knew was hooked to it. Even though I wasn't too fond of the series, I read blogs which had the sole purpose of identifying clothes that were featured in the show. The label has been consistently coming up with very Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-70272257569967095582012-01-18T22:22:00.000+08:002012-01-18T22:22:35.212+08:00Spajiro at Akasaka
As the karaoke session ended, it was time for dinner. Planned to strike another agenda on my To Do list - which was to dine at Hooters Tokyo. But sadly, the queue to get in was super long at the time. People had started leaving their workplaces and were also having dinner. Tough luck.
Walked around these glitzy blocks of Akasaka, surrounded by neon lights at every corner. We weren't familiar Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-79847137168759610552012-01-17T22:05:00.001+08:002012-01-17T22:17:47.750+08:00Listen and sing
The Sky Tree was not yet open to the public, but it was still worth admiring. Considering our distance to the structure, taking photos of ourselves with the Sky Tree proved to be a bit challenging.
We went to Akihabara next, to Yodobashi Camera. Yodobashi Camera is a digital haven - anybody could spend hours inside, trying out headphones, laptops, music players, game consoles (even designer Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-71061259788384201872012-01-16T18:19:00.002+08:002012-01-16T20:54:47.137+08:00Asna got marriedEverytime Asna sleeps over on Fridays, she plays with her self-proclaimed husband (a teddy bear Reza got me before I left for Melbourne) before going to bed. Once, she took out my bags, pretended that they were going on a holiday and talking on the train. Said, "Honey, do you want some?" while offering the inanimate object little bits of Cadbury's Dairy Milk. Showed the husband a drawing of The Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-59754140074924517992012-01-16T15:17:00.001+08:002012-01-16T17:15:26.966+08:00It was the ghostYesterday Asna was moody the whole day. She refused to talk to my brother and I, walking away, acting mean and throwing stuff away. After her English class in the evening, she came into my room, all chirpy, talking about this and that. A stark contrast, that I had to ask:
"Why are you so nice now? You were mean before this"
She sheepishly smiled, thinking what to say.
"That wasn't me. It was a Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-57594088010063486692012-01-15T21:28:00.000+08:002012-01-15T21:28:46.731+08:00The peplum skirtSince I'm confident I won't be getting the peplum dress from Alice + Olivia (by the time they're available, the money will probably be used elsewhere), I got a great substitute instead at a great price. Where did I find one? I went back to ASOS!
They had a few peplum-related designs at the moment - from tops, dresses to skirts. The dresses look good from a distance, but they're either work Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-54285947825393685402012-01-15T16:26:00.009+08:002012-01-15T23:15:27.630+08:00The kuey teow which never cameYou know, there's this saying that's been going around online - something like, "A person who is nice to you but not nice to a waiter is not nice". I sort of believed in that. I always make it a point to order nicely, say thank you when I leave restaurants or shops. I don't think people attending to me should be treated like crap. I've worked at retail stores as sales assistant, even tried being Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-23166944524798989002012-01-15T11:04:00.001+08:002012-01-15T11:04:56.198+08:00Another round of Asakusa
The plan was actually to go to the Sky Tree, the tallest structure in Japan. It's in Asakusa, so we scheduled to meet our past tour guides, Oyo and Kuyu, at Asakusa Kannon Temple (the landmark of Asakusa). Walked along Nakamise-dori, the place to buy Japanese omiyage or souvenirs, while waiting.
We had been postponing lunch for more than an hour by then, so we walked to a familiar Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-32570937181699603782012-01-13T19:40:00.001+08:002012-01-13T19:56:57.543+08:00Chesapeake's here
After months of depending on (legal) soft copies and waiting, Chesapeake is finally here... and it's signed by Rachael - to me!
I recall the first time I got hooked . Back then I was awed by Rachael Yamagata's music and her ability to express emotions. Up to one point, I'd play her depressing songs, mostly of yearning or heartaches or helplessness or resentment, over and over again (the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-26596451496100934442012-01-11T22:24:00.001+08:002012-01-13T08:11:44.581+08:00The little black peplum dress
Judging from how the trend keeps reappearing on the catwalk for the past few years, I think it's okay to say that a piece of peplum dress or skirt is a safe buy. Alice + Olivia makes a few designs almost in every collection lately, but in my opinion, the best investment piece is the Vicky dress.
It isn't the label's first or only peplum dress, but the one above has sold out and ever since, I Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-86252552689326100532012-01-09T22:39:00.003+08:002012-01-10T11:01:20.455+08:00That awkward momentWhen you start explaining to your sister how a virus may attack a computer through softwares and you show her your virus vault as proof, for her to say...
"Ohh, your computer got this when you dropped it on the floor when you were vacuuming?"
I'm not quite sure what that's supposed to mean. I thought it was another blonde statement by Asna, thinking she meant to say that while I was sucking Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-7807606210717208152012-01-08T16:09:00.001+08:002012-01-09T18:49:59.472+08:00Strolling around Ueno
The Ueno station is one of the biggest stations in Tokyo. Quite a lot of attractions surround it. I recall the first time I visited Ueno with friends. The exit we chose landed us directly to the busy Ameyoko market. Thinking there was nothing more, we left the place. When taking a stroll with Reza the other day, it just struck me that two years ago, my friends and I went to the wrong exit!
TheMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-91926471034829561342012-01-06T19:48:00.000+08:002012-01-06T19:48:43.061+08:00Dior has a typeSomething I read from Huffington Post recently - Mila Kunis joins Marion Cotillard and Natalie Portman as the faces of Dior. Marion Cotillard has been campaigning for Lady Dior for quite some time, while Natalie Portman (who starred with Mila Kunis in the disturbing movie The Black Swan) appears in Dior Skin and Miss Dior Cherie ads. The newly hired Mila Kunis, on the other hand, is set to star Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-22238730611176112182012-01-05T21:40:00.002+08:002012-01-05T21:42:03.611+08:00Stepping on Shinjuku
A two-hour bus ride and I reached Shinjuku, arguably the central of Tokyo, hosting the busiest and second largest station in the world. It's amazing to suddenly be in a place so full with people, skyscrapers and bright lights, a stark contrast from the calm city of Kofu. Felt so refreshed to be back in Tokyo, like returning to a home that I never had. Walked around, had fresh and fat sushi fromMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-37867243252049824242012-01-04T20:41:00.001+08:002012-01-04T20:46:18.846+08:00Hot cocoa
Something we both love? A cup of hot cocoa. For some reason those at some of the places we've tried in Japan were thicker and creamier relative to the ones at home (I'm guessing malt is a factor, too). Whenever he returns to KL, he'd order a chocolate drink - just to try his luck in finding something similar. Anyway, while I try to avoid Starbucks in KL, it's hard not to stop by as the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-270170941616093022012-01-03T21:16:00.005+08:002012-01-04T08:26:38.482+08:00A short tour of Kofu
Post snowboarding trip, all of us went back to Kofu. The capital of Yamanashi prefecture, where all of them resided. I went to a round of delicious Indian buffet with the rest of the bunch at this halal restaurant called Maman Pumpkin that they always frequent. I've heard of the restaurant so many times before and by then I understood why they like the place so much.
The two of us then took a Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-7695304361477955452012-01-02T17:50:00.000+08:002012-01-02T17:50:07.701+08:00A peek at the R&R in Japan
We went to an R&R on the way back from the resort. Unlike the many stalls at the R&Rs in Malaysia, the choices of hot food are limited to a few - but they've got plenty of choices for coffee and desserts. Unlike the R&Rs in Malaysia, too, the R&R I went to was spotless!
How it works at the R&Rs I came across with was (1) the customers would see what they like from the many food Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-59394054483928842052012-01-01T00:25:00.001+08:002012-01-02T22:38:18.622+08:00And there's twenty twelve
Wishing everyone an awesome new year!Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-50001543301244065262011-12-30T22:47:00.002+08:002012-01-04T22:34:31.405+08:00Fifi's place
I spent the night at Fifi's place after the snowboarding trip. A small and cozy studio apartment a few blocks away from University of Yamanashi. I started thinking that I may have taken space for granted while in Malaysia. It seems that when you have smaller spaces (as often seen in Japan) - you tend to utilize it better - or maybe that's the case for some.
Fifi's huge new tv takes center Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-19574321299089643382011-12-30T15:37:00.000+08:002011-12-30T15:37:27.794+08:00Snowboarding for the third timeMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-33600894117435194492011-12-29T18:47:00.000+08:002011-12-29T18:47:23.775+08:00Tabehodai at HakubaMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-1191202052585523982011-12-27T23:31:00.000+08:002011-12-27T23:31:57.958+08:00On the way to Hakuba
Boarded a bus a few hours after my arrival at Haneda. It was still dark - very early in the morning. Just before my flight, I think I've been feeding too many cats and briefly kidnapping some of them that I was hit by sore throat and runny nose soon after (I'm allergic to cats, did I mention?). Tired and sick, on the way to the ski resort, with the rest of the Nashidaians, I had possibly Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-74547454137591917392011-12-25T19:28:00.000+08:002011-12-25T19:28:38.593+08:00Upgraded
You know what's awesome? Being informed that your flight is upgraded a few hours prior to your flight and getting an extra meal free of charge.
When I bought my ticket a few months back, I received an email from an AirAsia affiliate offering a seat upgrade for a fee - which was a lot more reasonable than buying the premium seat directly. The only catch was, that I wouldn't know whether I'd be Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-37144822913889330182011-12-20T00:33:00.002+08:002011-12-20T00:51:21.040+08:00The international cover girl
Part of today's haul - a copy of Audrey Hepburn: International Cover Girl.
The book isn't published recently - I've possibly kept this in my Book Depository wish list for more than a year now (and I haven't gotten a single book related to her in almost a year, too!), but since I was able to buy it at a discount at Borders, I figured this was the right time. The 272-page, full-color book is Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-64765341063585461662011-12-17T12:55:00.004+08:002011-12-18T20:59:02.934+08:00The winter boots
I've been looking for a pair of boots to withstand cold, yet be comfortable enough to be worn here. I don't have boots or proper walking shoes. Most of the time, I've been borrowing my mom's. But since I'll only be free to travel during colder seasons, it's time to get my own.
NAP has a wide range of choices for boots - from flat to middle to high-heeled and to ankle, knee and thigh-high boots Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-13181545626587573122011-12-16T22:42:00.004+08:002012-01-04T08:29:32.403+08:00Remember remember, this time in decemberToday's an eventful day.
First, it marks my seventh year on Blogger. In the early years of high school, I was a closet nerd. My favorite website to visit every weekend was Lissa Explains, a site which teaches young kids how to experiment with HTML and coding.
Before blogging began, having a personal website was all the rage. I started fooling around with online web builders and Frontpage, Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-36020146393375972322011-12-16T08:16:00.000+08:002011-12-16T08:16:30.337+08:00Just in time for ChristmasTopshop has awesome dresses at the end of the year... always!
More affordable when purchased from the UK, too.Ruffle peplum dress £55 Sequin shift dress £65Velvet flippy tunic £30
Remember the personal shoppers that I mentioned about earlier this month? They're currently having another promotion. In fact, this is really an amazing offer. In the spirit of giving, ShopShip is going to help you shopMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-4833117170935953422011-12-15T22:11:00.003+08:002011-12-15T22:40:09.803+08:00When kids are punk'dMy colleagues have been giving me Reese's peanut butter cups recently (thanks, Candylicious!). The cups reminded me of this video - a compilation of submissions after Jimmy Kemmel challenged parents to tell their kids that they have eaten all of the kids' candies:
Damn, these kids really love their hard-earned candies. I'm not sure what Asna's reaction would be. Most of the time I would ask forMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-63592760905107327192011-12-14T08:30:00.004+08:002012-01-16T20:07:13.948+08:00Fed those kittens Whiskas
... Kittens love Whiskas.
So the stray cats I fed a few months ago, came back with their kittens. Decided to get a bag of Whiskas dry food for them, which turned out to be a lot more economical than buying a small box of it. Though they seem to like the biscuits, the real juicy fish that came with the bag (free gifts - two pouches of fish) was an apparent favorite.
Judging from the cats Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-29450715150318694142011-12-13T21:02:00.003+08:002011-12-13T22:45:46.333+08:00Can't sing in the showerGot out of shower. Asna was in my room.
"Cikyong, you cannot sing when you're taking a bath""You heard me?""Yeah""Why can't I sing in the shower?""Babah say cannot"
Then she added:
"It's not property"
... I think she intended to say "It's not appropriate" - that's a word she learned recently. Absolute fail.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-56620728564047525032011-12-13T19:14:00.002+08:002011-12-13T19:18:48.718+08:00Kaina's off the market
A friend from university got married recently. My early memory of her? Asking which of the twin she was. Probably got her slightly irritated, but I'm sure she was used to it by then. That was what I was reminded of when I looked at the giant screen, as the couple stepped into the hall. Now, she's married. Lovely reception. Awesome committee. I've never seen the bride look so happy. Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-953091636852261952011-12-11T15:41:00.000+08:002011-12-11T15:41:05.945+08:00Inside my makeup bag
One area that I think I've covered most in my wardrobe checklist, is my makeup pouch. Though I think I have started experimenting with makeup at a very early age, I've never truly "blossomed" in the department. I'm a beauty noob and usually not very thorough when it comes to makeup.
Then came this saying I picked up from a book. It goes something like - too little make up makes one look like Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-499775284796379722011-12-11T10:49:00.001+08:002011-12-11T10:57:41.812+08:00Wardrobe planning
Ever since coming across a post on curated wardrobe, I've been thinking of filling my wardrobe with more quality pieces I would wear often, instead of shopping excessively for things that aren't exactly practical. It doesn't matter much, too, if I need to spend a bit more for something that's well made, as long as I'd love it from season to season. A wardrobe with good pieces doesn't need a lotMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-24653642333987944762011-12-09T23:45:00.000+08:002011-12-09T23:45:34.263+08:00Smart AsnaShe was playing with my iPhone. Suddenly paused to approach me.
"Cikyong, you're smart right?""How do you know that?""Yeah, you're smart like me"
Oh, so I'm smart like her. She stuttered a bit and explained why she's smart:
"I'm smart because I got a Sijil Pengaharan... and I got band six for all subjects!""I think you meant Sijil Penghargaan"
Ohhh the irony -_-'Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-83738563143375113642011-12-08T21:17:00.000+08:002011-12-08T21:17:55.640+08:00Tested to the limitFootball fan or not, in case you haven't seen this, you should. Learn what makes the number one football player in the world.
Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-75908189439521046372011-12-06T22:02:00.001+08:002011-12-07T20:27:07.445+08:00That time when I had some hair dramaBeing risk-averse, I usually stick to the same shampoo and conditioner that work for me. A few months ago, my bottles ran out and the salon I usually buy my shampoo from ran out of it. Right around that time my mom called and asked whether I wanted a Crabtree & Evelyn gentle shampoo and conditioner set that was on sale (ahh the magic word). Without properly deciding, I said yes to her, yes to a Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-2933891159284079632011-12-05T22:34:00.002+08:002011-12-05T22:44:36.911+08:00Orewa homo jya nai!
One of these days I must watch Hana Kimi again.
In case you haven't, the guy in the video, Nakatsu, has a crush on a classmate in his all-boy boarding school. Not knowing that his classmate is actually a girl pretending to be a guy, it's been bothering him that he might be gay. Apparently, crossing paths with lingerie still makes him feel excited. Hence, Nakatsu wa homo jya nai!Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-47772581224570294892011-12-03T22:37:00.002+08:002011-12-04T09:41:09.287+08:00Future grammar naziYou know how we're so used to a strong brand that it later becomes a verb or a noun? People don't really say "I'll look it up on the net", but "I'll Google it" more often. Most people I know call instant noodles Maggi and food containers, Tupperware. Apparently Asna doesn't accept that.
Last night I accidentally said "Pampers" to describe nappies. She said:
"It's DIAPERS. Don't mix up the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-78217661293262008602011-12-02T22:21:00.003+08:002012-01-26T21:18:00.990+08:00The tweed and sequin coatI've been wearing the same black coat for years for travelling. After going to shop by shop, my mom, who was also my adviser and buyer, got me a black, thick, heavy, long and sleek 100% wool coat from Zara. It seemed so pricey back then, but it was truly something to be considered a investment piece - five years down the road and it doesn't look aged at all. Something timeless.
It keeps me warmMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-35633708723673343092011-12-01T08:50:00.002+08:002011-12-01T19:18:44.819+08:00Personal shoppers to sort your shipping woesTopshop & Topman at Oxford Street. Source here.
One thing I love about being in the UK, is the number of high street retailers I could find just around the corner in the city. All Saints, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, H&M, River Island, Monsoon, New Look, Next - to name some. Looks inspired by catwalks and designers are sold at affordable prices and acceptable quality. When they go on sale, you can goMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-34187512669119276862011-11-30T22:40:00.006+08:002011-12-01T21:32:50.932+08:00Asna believes too much
We had smaller cousins over last night. Right after we sat down for dinner at the round table designated for kids, Asna got so excited she told us this hot "news":
"Cikyong, Justin Bieber died!!!""?""It's true! I saw him die!""No, that was for a show""Betul, I saw it on Youtube""It's for a show lah. He was acting""Oh"
She didn't seem sad, which is weird. She was the one who wanted to marry himMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-62416599131456112642011-11-29T22:00:00.001+08:002011-11-29T22:07:05.136+08:00MIFA Gala Night Part IIIJust a few more pictures to share with everyone. After the three designers, it was time for music.
Andrea Fonseka, emcee of the night. So beautiful, up-close.
Rossa and Joe Flizzow.
Ning. It's amazing to her her live.
Batik is My SoulFounded by Jovian Mandagie, with a goal to "sustain Malaysian Batik's pride and heritage". We were told that we won't view batik the same way again after seeing Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-13933629043888629872011-11-28T20:49:00.004+08:002011-11-29T22:10:33.916+08:00MIFA Gala Night 2011 Part IITom Abang Saufi supporters.
It was so hard to get in at first, because we were told that the seats were all taken. Ironic, because a bunch of us (supporting PU3) were in the list of invitees. When the organizers asked whether we'd settle with watching the live feed outside the venue, we hoped they were kidding -_-
Anyway, thanks to a family member, all of us managed to get in. The seats for PU3 Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-49852731947786186152011-11-28T13:27:00.002+08:002011-11-28T20:50:24.401+08:00MIFA Gala Night 2011
It only surfaced to me that I need to plan ahead when it comes to what to wear for a show - I'm not really good at picking outfits out 30 minutes prior to leaving the house. Also, after battling against bad traffic and having to park 500 meters away from the venue to find a parking space, I made it to the MIFA gala night!
The line up was good, I think I took a few hundred pictures of the runwayMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-13053399235991979672011-11-26T14:40:00.002+08:002011-11-27T11:47:13.996+08:00Yadotsa SS12 at MIFA
Obtained a last minute invitation to MIFW from Yadotsa for being at the right social networking site, at the right time. It seemed just fortunate that I've planned a half-day off for the day. The drive to Zebra Square left me a sort of nostalgic feeling - it was just on the way to my high school. Despite the lack of parking spaces at the venue, I managed to get a spot with the help of the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-85315975926274804382011-11-24T21:45:00.001+08:002011-11-24T22:19:15.556+08:00Just like before, it's yesterday once moreI recall seeing my mom singing on stage a few times for her school alumni (or was it organization) dinner events. My first stage debut - I was probably three or four. She was on this high stage, about to sing Yesterday Once More. Not sure what came into me, shamelessly I requested to sing, butted in and sang Ba Ba Black Sheep - a thunder of applause followed after (or maybe that was my Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-35308935646164008492011-11-22T20:31:00.000+08:002011-11-22T20:31:33.599+08:00Origami AsnaAyaji bought Asna an origami book yesterday and she's already making a mess in the living room. Though most of them were weakly folded and resembled failed paper airplanes, one stood out. Meet Asna's puppy origami (with oversized head) - the most decent-looking from the bunch!
Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-13609372840818890122011-11-20T12:40:00.004+08:002011-11-20T20:45:26.093+08:00Asna's 7th birthday party
No rest. Spent yesterday morning preparing Asna's birthday party, buying supplies and food. I really thought the party shop near our home had the simplest supplies, so I wasn't hoping much... but man, I was wrong! Kids these days are really lucky - they can get their favorite cartoon characters' cups, goodie bags, serviette, noisemakers, hats, pinatas (seriously?!). All a kid has to do is pick aMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-79671691613718133972011-11-18T21:05:00.000+08:002011-11-18T21:05:43.053+08:00My physics teacher
Theory of relativity.
Reflection and wave.
The plus side of dating someone who pays attention in school (also a closet physics buff), is that he could come up with answers to my many random questions. Each time he doodles an explanation on Yahoo for me, I'd print screen them for memory's sake.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-76726384008172588342011-11-17T20:27:00.000+08:002011-11-17T20:27:05.587+08:00Sijil cemerlang Asna
Don't really have the time to blog this week, I'm crazy occupied with work throughout the whole month. I thought I'd upload these for Asna's fans, though. She's only in standard one, but I suppose this is a start.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-68742899449030069522011-11-12T22:12:00.002+08:002012-01-26T22:54:18.180+08:00The importance of knitwear
Something I've learned about dressing up for winter - stashing a bunch of clothes together on top of myself won't make me warm. Material matters.
I recall letting my mom shop for winter wear for my brother and I a few years ago, before we visited a cousin who was studying in London at the end of the year. My mom generally has good taste, but since there weren't much choices back then, she had Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-42489445903859751402011-11-11T21:14:00.003+08:002011-11-11T23:37:50.770+08:00You be the changeThere was this time in class, a few of my mates were complaining about our finance lecturer to each other. I assumed it was the age gap - he was quite old relative to the other lecturers and was hard to please, always nagging people who were skipping classes. Our postgraduate classes were small, possibly 20 or so people in the class. It was not hard for him to notice.
This one senior whom I Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-85128278760390631282011-11-09T21:00:00.003+08:002011-11-09T22:26:53.585+08:00Loose curls and coldSource: New York Times.
Marion Cotillard makes me feel like doing my hair.
Once upon a time I had hair like that. I was obsessed with Jessica Alba in Dark Angel up to the point that I styled my hair with the help of plastic rollers and styling mousse every month or so, experimenting to achieve the effect. Just before I started my fourth form, I finally took the plunge and permed it at a Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-35777786430027111822011-11-07T16:01:00.003+08:002011-11-07T16:59:52.166+08:00Would you spare them some change?We were discussing about my uncle's trips to Paris, when he told me that it'd be better to visit the city in a group as it's not very safe. Problems include scammers dressed in uniforms of authorities, muggers and troublesome beggars.
I was reminded of the time when someone in Tokyo begged for money from me in front of the Shibuya station. He was not wearing work attire, but was properly clothedMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-52179280735419698312011-11-05T21:13:00.002+08:002011-11-06T11:20:46.990+08:00Don't we wish we'd have more?
I miss reading on public transports with earphones plugged, playing random songs from an iPod. Or being able to take time off anytime I'd like, grab a coffee at someplace quiet and spend hours on a book. Gives me peace of mind. When work starts, there's less flexibility. Can't linger as much as I'd like to, but as they say, you gotta do what you gotta do.
On the bright side of this, I suppose Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-78957854873356578042011-11-03T20:54:00.002+08:002011-11-05T10:36:25.956+08:00Sims socializingMi casa.
Asna and I are addicted to Sims Social. She likes to send me requests, especially friendly ones, where you have to get the approval of another person in order to get into another relationship level with the person. Last week she suggested that we become "Good Friends". Bugged me constantly until I approved.
Since Asna can go online only on Fridays and weekends, for three days, I've beenMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-54746022648690278232011-11-01T20:58:00.002+08:002011-11-01T21:29:31.800+08:00Asna's unreal steel
When Asna first heard that the movie involved robots, she didn't want to watch it with me - "It's going to be scary!", she said. Well, we were surprised at how pleasant and good the movie was eventually, even during all the moments that got us anxious. Most of the time, she was more excited than I was! Helped that "Bieber" boy was in it. Overall, Real Steel is a feel good movie. I think it's Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-73235858110742711312011-10-30T21:20:00.000+08:002011-10-30T21:20:50.581+08:00We've met out leather bag expertsMy mom is the type of person who makes sure that her outfits are well-coordinated - from the clothes, scarves, accessories, bags and shoes. While I'm the type to avoid light-colored bags for practical reasons, she needs them to match with. After a while they turn off-white, with dirt and stains all visible and need major cleaning. She thought of sending them to bag spas, but was hesitant at firstMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-45474641417405471842011-10-29T11:19:00.000+08:002011-10-29T11:19:56.594+08:00Lover on paper
Haven't been drawing for a while, but was reminded that when little, if I had nothing better to do, all I needed was pencil and paper to keep me entertained. If he were a character from a shoujo manga, he would definitely look like this.
Asna's comment:"Handsomeness!"Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-53051796580780300542011-10-26T19:24:00.002+08:002011-10-29T11:25:01.482+08:00Some wardrobe restructuring
I'm in the midst of restructuring my wardrobe. Since I now have less days to wear casual tops and dresses, I've decided to let them go to people who can utilize them better. Most are in excellent pre-loved condition! I'll be adding new items gradually. Check out my blog shop regularly here - you might find something you'll love :)Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-39008518408074441202011-10-25T20:57:00.011+08:002012-01-22T20:20:38.522+08:00The little sushi cafeI really miss the little sushi cafes in Melbourne. They usually have a bar where serving different kinds of nigiri sushi, rolls and sashimi. We'd pick what we want, pay for them, take chopsticks and soy sauce in little fish containers from the cashier counter and have a seat to enjoy the them. Shops there close early, so about 5PM all the sushi served at the bar are sold for less than half off Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-1282837178625798482011-10-23T12:10:00.006+08:002011-10-25T23:52:17.215+08:00Shower necessities
Everyday I remind myself that I need to be organized, so gradually I've been creating systems for myself to make organizing easier. Since I've been earning, I made it a habit to stock up toiletries every few months - different items call for different frequencies.
Recently it was the time for me to stock up on shower necessities - body wash, a scrub and a lotion, as I've started running out ofMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-20684885506150134952011-10-21T17:06:00.007+08:002011-10-25T13:27:54.908+08:00Gullible AsnaI like to disturb Asna. Not something that most of you don't know about, I know. I wish I caught this one time on video though.
The invisible spider
One of those moments when I tell her that something's on her face and that she should close her eyes so I'd get it off her.
So Asna was playing inside the hall alone when I decided to bother her. I sat on the couch, looked at her for a couple of Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-17464150184711429942011-10-18T22:07:00.001+08:002011-10-18T22:09:15.471+08:00A really old recording
Oh god. I really miss this moment. This is a cover of Linkin Park's What I've Done recorded online, about four years ago. My former schoolmate and I were both thinking of a song to perform this one time and decided to record this via a voice call - he got his guitar, switched on his amp while I switched on my speaker. As he played, I sang.
We're all busy now. I wish I still had jam sessions likeMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-90243237429698923012011-10-17T20:55:00.002+08:002011-10-18T16:42:09.916+08:00That grey shirt Mila Kunis wore
Source: Zimbio.
Still obsessing - I can't get over this outfit worn by Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits. Makes me want to get a grey silk shirt and wear it to work ASAP. I've been replaying that early scene at the airport and googling it online, hoping somebody would have identified it - even hoped that it'd appear in the credits (though I doubt they'd show that).
These are office chic. Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-26116448364751561572011-10-15T12:00:00.001+08:002011-10-16T13:25:22.822+08:00For Rachael, I pledgedSource: Paste Magazine.
After a few years of listening to Rachael Yamagata from illegal downloads, I'd finally got a hold of her albums, Happenstance and Elephants/Teeth Sinking Into Heart this year, when I found stores that would ship to Malaysia. After that, I kept on going to her website back and forth and learned that she was on Pledge Music, raising funds for her next album, this time as an Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-48061335619662327532011-10-12T21:53:00.001+08:002011-10-12T21:58:13.639+08:00I'm gonna marry you!I tweeted this recent conversation between my mom and Asna just now:
My former housemate in Melbourne tweeted this as a response, spot on:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-19633979009237170072011-10-11T20:40:00.000+08:002011-10-11T20:40:08.879+08:00She forgot blueberries
Something that was shared to me recently. Please, share me your reactions to this.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-61685754269877578782011-10-09T18:16:00.002+08:002012-01-26T21:58:10.375+08:00Cleaning
I love cleaning. The smell of fresh sheets, detergents and seeing an organized room can make my morning. Growing up I had this OCD when it comes to cleaning. I'd sweep my room a couple of times in a daily basis, made sure a couple of times a day that things were properly aligned. It was horrible that up to a point, I'd be awake at night, worrying about my crumpled blanket and while talking to a Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-66620521149644960812011-10-08T18:47:00.001+08:002011-10-08T18:48:35.397+08:00Agyness Asna
Asna needed a haircut. I offered to give her some salon experience, but Ayaji cut her hair before we knew it. It was an okay cut, but probably too short and needed to be softened a little. Since I'd told her that I'd bring her to one, I felt that I ought to keep my word. Stylists can help you style it, I said, and she was looking forward to it.
Today the stylists at Hairkunst were quite nice. Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-56953096727534446382011-10-06T23:32:00.005+08:002011-10-08T19:42:14.000+08:00I went to Zara and I liked itMost girls are spoilt for choice when they're in Zara. But for some reasons, most times I'd come out empty handed. I just went into the store a few weeks ago, though... and I loved what they had! Possibly it's the right season, possibly it is I who'd changed, possibly it's only because they still had my size then.
Don't worry, austerity plan's still on (though I've purchased a piece before the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-26055334029677263882011-10-04T21:02:00.071+08:002011-10-07T22:09:14.010+08:00Why do people do this?That's not even a rhetoric question.
See Captain America review by yours truly here and read the post from the blog here.
Nice to know though, I'm not the only one. The offender (might or might not be the person pictured above) copies and pastes from Hanie Hidayah as well. Now, let's focus on the motive. The person who can come up with the most creative reason as to why this happens, wins!
---Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-3410097905736236592011-10-03T20:15:00.006+08:002011-10-04T23:59:51.632+08:00Weekend filled with lensesMy new 50mm F/1.8 II lens
On Saturday I went to Sogo to pick up my new lens. Something Reza got me before he left Japan. I was trying the lens out at Canon a weekend ago and decided to not buy, even when the Canon sale was still on. He surprised me just before he left KLIA! But I only got a chance to pick it up over the weekend, since the lens was a pre-ordered item.
Taken with the new lens.
Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-75582471161947938702011-10-03T08:30:00.004+08:002011-10-03T20:38:12.559+08:00I love your delicate ways
Here's one of my most played songs in iTunes. Heard this song again at KLCC yesterday, when I reached the concourse. Of all songs, who would play this in KLCC?, I thought. I twisted my head to see a huge stage for Burberry Body and Rosie Huntington-Whitley on screen, generously showing some skin - with the song playing in the background.
Why would Burberry play a song by The Feeling in their Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-39783781288938664072011-09-30T21:17:00.005+08:002011-10-25T22:13:57.574+08:00A date at Ben's
I told Reza that one of the things that we must do while he was back, was to go to Ben's. Since I got my pay last week, I decided to treat him last weekend, just before he left.
I first went to Ben's a few weeks ago, to have scones with my mom, since we're still looking for scones as legendary as the many scones we've had in Melbourne (here's one). The ones at Ben's tasted just okay - they Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-7585887171854126782011-09-29T22:02:00.002+08:002011-09-29T22:58:23.729+08:00Rolling in the deepSource: PinBoardBlog.
<p>&amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://miasuraya.bandcamp.com/track/rolling-in-the-deep"&amp;amp;amp;ampMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-78987837753526277932011-09-28T21:22:00.007+08:002011-09-29T10:52:38.927+08:00Money matters
Purchases this weekend: A magazine and teabags for the month.
I've been thinking of an austerity plan since my last big purchase. As if on cue, The Star recently came out with eye-opening articles on why Malaysians aren't able to support themselves in light of rising living costs and our materialistic society (ouch!).
Back to the austerity plan. Being a prudent shopper isn't enough - I think I Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-48734921292270839912011-09-27T21:31:00.004+08:002011-10-01T18:45:58.697+08:00Asna and the trip to KLIA
New mosque
On the way to KLIA (which Asna initially pronounced as KE-LI-YA instead of KEY-EL-AI-EY) from home, we passed by a mosque that's under construction.
"Hey Cikyong, Mama told me that you're going to get married there"
"Get what? Where?"
"There, at the mosque"
She pointed toward the mosque.
My mom's already planting ideas in Asna's head -_-'
Asna is a hopeless romantic thanks to Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-59101424517633705082011-09-27T08:45:00.002+08:002011-10-01T18:54:17.739+08:00Sashimi Sunday
Prior to him leaving Malaysia for the first time almost five years ago, we'd always go out to eat at Teppanyaki or Sushi King on our holidays. But ever since he'd stayed there, it all stopped. He would refuse to accompany me eat Japanese food and I'd usually have to wait till he returns to Japan to have some. Won't argue much, I can imagine him being sick of them after all these time.
AnywayMiasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-48408766844012883482011-09-22T22:57:00.000+08:002011-09-22T22:57:25.412+08:00Asna sets fire to the rain
She was on Youtube karaoke-ing the Satu Malaysia song the for an hour or so in my mom's room. I tried to make her sing it in front of me but she refused. She later came to my room and offered to sing Set Fire to the Rain. Set what? I asked. It didn't ring that it was a song by Adele until she mentioned. I recorded this in secret - but only for 30 seconds since I forgot to change the settings.
Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-36748477805852006812011-09-22T13:43:00.001+08:002011-09-22T19:15:59.386+08:00Open one to tenI didn't give an open house this year a thought, but it started with a request from a "ready-to-mingle" friend, that I should hold one this year. Usually there'd be relatives around, too, but this year, we've made it strictly for "young" people. Hence, I invited cousins, close friends from primary school, secondary school, university and elsewhere who are in the Klang Valley.
Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-86448305331857488492011-09-19T17:55:00.000+08:002011-09-19T17:55:29.466+08:00Party manager Asna
Hosted an open house for a couple of friends yesterday, but Asna changed into her costume in the evening and decided to turn into a masked, self-proclaimed "party manager". FYI, she dresses like this at home every now and then. Sometimes with a wide and mismatched headband, some necklaces, a pair of shades, umbrellas, bathing gloves...
"Asna, what do you have in your hand?"
"Orange seeds"
"Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-59266449398084924462011-09-17T20:30:00.002+08:002011-09-17T22:25:07.681+08:00For the past seven daysThis is a crazy lengthy post filled with pictures of the houses I've gone to for the past seven days.
Tomorrow's my turn to host!Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-14227018280798782372011-09-16T18:42:00.005+08:002011-09-19T13:35:34.108+08:00Tragic loss AsnaI created Asna a Facebook account a year or two ago to stop her from hogging mine, sometime after learning about Playfish games. My brother and I would log on to her account every now and then to monitor her activities and friend requests... and I admit, sometimes sending ourselves ingredients in Restaurant City.
Today I found it odd that Asna was playing flash games on my parents' laptop Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-33304533185443176352011-09-16T12:32:00.001+08:002011-09-16T12:32:48.532+08:00You wouldn't want to be Simon DempseySomething I came across on Google Reader's recommended sources. This article involved a guy who received 10 formal complaints against him within an organization, coming from the same guy (who reportedly has "no sense of humor"). Read on:
Read the article here, or visit David Thorne's entertaining yet somewhat sick (and twisted) blog here.Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-18315168928018916302011-09-14T21:38:00.001+08:002011-09-14T21:39:04.539+08:00Not a garden in Seoul
I've heard of Seoul Garden before, though I really didn't know what it was. I'm not as adventurous as my cousins when it comes to food - so doing posts on where I usually eat at is almost pointless since I usually go to the same place and have the same things. Here was a chance for a change, even for one night - Reza invited me to meet some of his good friends from university during the weekend Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-72416535716789816112011-09-12T20:16:00.003+08:002011-09-13T11:51:58.526+08:00This is a Tiffany wedding
I went to a reception on Saturday. Both the bride and groom were my schoolmates - in fact, my juniors. They've been seeing each other since high school (I can relate) and have been in a long-distance relationship for quite some time (the groom went abroad to further his studies - I can relate, too). It's great that they've now tied the knot.
The bride's sister, Alia (also my junior, a very Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-12631370946264095912011-09-12T00:55:00.005+08:002011-09-12T21:32:56.941+08:00I've been busy
This weekend I've gone to several open houses and been on different highways, accompanied him to a reunion dinner at Seoul Garden, attended an engagement ceremony and a wedding reception - both had Tiffany blue as the theme color. It's been a hectic weekend.
Now, hello Monday!Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-53620294259317316742011-09-11T01:08:00.004+08:002011-09-11T02:02:46.271+08:00Made up Asna
Asna woke me up in the morning to show off her baju kurung. She was about to go beraya and she requested that I make her up. If Asna wants something, she usually says it indirectly.
"Hmm I'd be so pretty if I wore make up"
Meaning, "Cikyong, please make me up".
So I took out my humble cosmetics case, let her wear my new super moisturizing lipstick and applying lip gloss after. I used to treat Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-46087603329895957032011-09-10T10:18:00.001+08:002011-09-10T10:23:34.455+08:00What I Wore to Work: Gallo flutter sleeve topRecently I was locked outside my house at night. Had supper at a nearby stall, then realized keys were left at home. Parents were asleep, so I had to called my maid and asked her to stand by the door because I was about to reach home, but by the time I reached the gate, the calls I made to her phone didn't go through and the house phone was unanswered, multiple times! I had a feeling she Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-38226474870535527722011-09-09T13:19:00.002+08:002011-09-10T04:02:06.952+08:00Little edgy luxuriesSpikes, chains and studs. Favorite pieces as of now.Gold and gunmetal bracelets and chokers on top left are from Joomi Lim, while the rest are from Vita Fede.
I received a newsletter from Vita Fede earlier this week. They've recently launched a new shopping site which looks a lot more like the brand than the previous and are offering a discount on all purchases to celebrate the occasion. This is Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-66542789396954395282011-09-06T18:44:00.001+08:002011-09-06T18:45:48.588+08:00Pastries, tea and another round of fun
On one of the weekends us cousins decided to get together to have tea and another round of game. We met up at this pleasant cafe called Levain, located at Jalan Delima, KL. The cafe has its own bakery, where you can get many kinds of freshly-baked pastries - from buns, to hotdogs, to strawberry shortcakes and macarons. They've got breakfast sets for early birds and throughout the day, Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-51710122062101124872011-09-04T00:21:00.002+08:002011-09-04T01:00:56.928+08:00This won't fit into my handbag so easily
I took the plunge. I wasn't ready to get a DSLR camera, but my mom kept on reminding me that Canon was having a sale. Despite being offered huge discount on fancy lenses, I had to refuse. I think I'll be happy with the basics. Though sad to know that I'll be spending less time with my old camera, I'm happy that I finally have one that's good and sharp enough to capture the Rainbow Bridge at Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-20224810314248213252011-09-01T11:02:00.005+08:002011-09-04T11:50:17.859+08:00Ipoh Raya
Ipoh is awesome every year. My mother has a lot of siblings, so even when 60% of them came to stay for Eid, my grandfather's house would usually be so packed with people. I counted - on that night there were 40 people in the house!
We didn't go beraya as much as we did a few years back (except for my parents and Asna) and stayed indoors most of the time, but we managed to have fun. We had soto Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81372781571366867.post-82477625682050838172011-09-01T02:52:00.008+08:002011-09-03T10:22:19.357+08:00Rembau Raya
I went to my dad's hometown on the eve of Eid after a few years of celebrating it elsewhere. My grandmother's house is in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. While more people are building houses made of bricks in the kampung, my grandmother's stood still as a traditional Minangkabau house, in all its glory.
One thing I noticed, everybody in the each family went boria. Same color and exact fabric for the Miasurayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589484933190692914noreply@blogger.com6