Loots from Japan

The sister went to Japan and came back over the weekend.

And with her return, came all my loots too! My loots! Carted all the way back from Japan by the sis!

My Bday present from her.
A Bling Bling Agnes B Bag Charm. At this moment, it's already hanging on my bag. =) The bling very contrast to the jet black of the bag!

I asked my sis to help me buy some tea leaves so that I can have nice tea in office using my cute little teapot.. and she got me something in a circular container...

For a while, I thought she bought coasters back! And I was just wondering if I had mentioned to her I want a set of coasters from Japan.... But I honestly don't remember doing so lei.

And so ripping the green paper bag, I found a round round metal container.

Japan things are always so nicely packed and presented!

Shake.. the sound don't sound too paper nor metal lei. Cannot be coasters lor.

Read: Mimosa.

Heh! Mimosa are not those triangle crispy things with potatoes that we eat as snacks or tea meh?

And so, this is Mimosa black tea with Mimosa flavor.

Er... Just what on earth is it? I have no idea.

The sis's comment was "I don't know nice or not, but it smells nice la"

Ok... I guess that's reasonable enough.. If it was me, I would have done the same kind of test before buying. If it smells good, it should not taste too bad!

Will do review after I've tasted it. It says "Highest Quality Teas" too... I won't really know since I'm not kind of tea expert.

She also got me a pack of Nato beans. I've tried some in Isetan before and asked her to get some back. Nato beans are health food according to what I've read.

And in Japan lei! How can I forget my cosmetics! The new MM mascara and another palate of eyeshadow. I forgot to include the Kate eyeliners into the picture.. but nvm.

I'm quite sure these MM are cheaper in Japan as compared to SG. Each of this item would set me back by at least SGD25. The sis haven't bill me for the cosmetics.. but I'm 100% sure it's cheaper la.

She also got me a Minnie Mouse Stylus which is meant for the DS but I'm hanging it on my Omnia coz I use hp more often as compare to DS. No time to play game ma. But I need to use my hp on a daily basis ma.

The last of the lot.

Fancl, Mild Cleansing Oil (MCO). Cannot blame me. Fancl IS from Japan lor. So of course buy from there. The MCO having some sort of promotion I think. With the purchase of 2 bottles, it comes with a limited edition pink pouch which SG don't have...yet.

But the pouch is also nothing much la. Just maybe good for bringing those bottles of skincare overseas or for nights away.

But it's PINK and it looks cute!!

So tough.

Lessons for this semester has come to an end.. All assignments and projects have also been handed in.

The only undone thing for this semester is to sit for the exam. And my papers are on 13 May and 19 May.

Which goes to say, technically, I have from NOW till 13 May to do revision.

BUT the point is, it is SO hard to get started and to start studying!

Hubby is now mugging, his exams are this week and then he is a free bird. Me, after this semester, will have 1 more semester. This thought depresses me. Honestly. I feel rather depressed at the thought of 1 more semester of mugging. =(

But! Mug I must.

Another depressing thought is that, instead of just doing 2 modules next semester, I may have to do an additional 1 more module! Which will affect the total school fees I've paid and my overall grades!!!

Because of the Uni rules, each student have to do 30 cu of level 3 modules.

I'm currently doing 10 cu of level 3 modules, slowly, steadily and surely clearing my compulsory core modules and I'm left the last module which is a 10 cu level 3 to be taken the next semester. - Which leaves me 20 cu to be cleared next semester from my electives.

But, my electives kept changing over the past few semesters, hence I've NEVER taken any electives from level 3 yet!!!

The whole situation is made complicated by the fact that I'm left with 15 cu to complete the whole course!!

Which means, even if I were to take the full 15 cu of level 3 module next semester plu my current 10 cu of level 3 module, I only have a total of 25 cu of level 3 modules. =( Which means I am short of 5 cu of level 3 module.

I feel so sad lor.

The situation can be rectify by me taking the full 20 cu of level 3 modules next sem. But that would mean instead of just completing 120 cu for the program, I would have done 125 cu!! Which translates into higher school fees (SIM goes by pay-per-modules) and then my accumulated GPA would be affected too! =(

I'm depressed la.

I've pre-planned my timetable such that in my last sem, I only need to do 15 cu in my last semester. With this ruling and that my silly electives keeps changing, I may have to do an additional 5 cu... making myself do 20 cu for next semester.

I really don't want to lor. =(

Anyway, I've written in to the course chair explaining my situation and asked for a 5 cu waiver of level 3 module. It's not that I am short of 5 cu for the whole program. I am short of 5 cu of level 3 lor.. and that's coz they kept changing the modules end up I cannot take!

argh!!!

Housewarming

Went to Jen's and Al's new love nest at Jurong earlier today. And their house is nicely done up!! Very pretty! But not hub and my style.. I felt that there's too much glass to be maintained.... Hub and I are just too lazy to have such kind of homes la.

I must admit I am someone very, more like SUPER lazy. If not for the fact that she and I are quite close. I honestly would not have bothered or even agree to go lor!

Sorry la.. but really travel from the Bishan to Jurong is damn far and damn long on public transport.

Very heng also was that today Clement managed to borrow car and he came to pick me and send me there with his family.

Thanks bro! =)

And housewarming ma, sure must buy her a nice housewarming present!

Cannot imagine going to anyone's housewarming empty handed, without a gift at all.. sooo... hm... what's the word to use? Ngiow? Cheapskate? Don't even know the word to describe... ha.. shows how limited my vocab is!

People don't have to invite you wan lor. But the fact that they do, is they want to share their joy of their new home and we should give gifts to furnish it for them... unless the hosts say no need. Then can really no need lor. hahhahaha...

Was in fact going to just pow her an ang pow, most practical gift ma.. but also the most boring and most unorginial la. But then later, the few of us (Clement and family, Cindy and family, Via Via, Wan Sheng and of course not forgetting hubby and myself) decided to chip in and buy her something nice instead.

I think that the item that we bought is something very useful for her and she does seem excited enough when she unwrapped the pressie.

I think it's almost like every woman's dream to own one in her lifetime? For me at least la. hahahaha...

Anyway, shall wait for her to reveal what it was.

I did have fun there at her plc. My darling Clara has grown into such a big girl now.. cheeky and so pretty! She understands instructions now and can tell that she bullies mommy more than daddy! But she did have fun watching the uncles play WII and intidimating them swing the remote!

Now that she's a big girl, she does not like strangers to carry her... I had to cajole and trick her before she's in my arms... and still struggling to get away! =(

But still fun to play with. She giggles and laughs at / with you when something tickles her. But now that she can run well, the parents literally have to chase after her the whole time! Gone were those days when can pass her around to be carried by different people and then be entertained with whatever little things.

This young lady sure demands more attention now!

BB Chloe is such a happy bub! Though not feeling 100% well but the moment someone calls her name she gives a big-2-lower-bottom-teeth-otherwise-toothless smile that simply makes you smile at her at the same time.

And at this age, about 9mths, she's carriable by anyone and everyone!

I sure had a good time playing and carrying her. She's curious about everything and that's also where the fun was.

And the little cutie started lying on my lap like this!
After a while, she will suddenly sit up and starts jumping!

Mommy says she is trying to keep herself awake. But she's so tired so must lay down to rest.

Close up....*suck*suck*suck fingers* So cute!!!

Mommy also said that my tighs are just the right size for bolster... she'll need to measure it and then custome made 1 for little queen.


But so cute right, this girl! Reminds me of those postcard babies... The Anne Geddes Babies.. I especially love those that shows the babies lying on their front to sleep.

awww... so sweet can!

I felt so accomplished today!

Bub Chloe fell asleep in my arms!! Granted she was already very sleepy and tired and it was time for her nap. But the fact remains that she allowed me to rock her to sleep!
I've never been able to succeed with any baby at all till today!! ah... pardon the messy hair la. Wind very strong.

Mommy Wise said it's training for hub's and my future kid. But I say, it's just that Chloe is an easy baby and she was really really tired.

But no matter what, Daddy Dennis... please send me those pics quick!

edited on 20 Apr to add in photos!

Thanks Mommy Cin!

Random.

My inner corner of my left eye has been hurting since this afternoon... But on hindsight, I think it has started twitching on and off for the last couple of days just that I ignored it.

Only now then it has started to be more uncomfortable. =(

I hope I do not get eye infection... Once I get it, it would mean at least a week of glasses (and looking nerdy) changing of all eye make up and contact lens. The lucky thing is, my contact lens are supposed to be changed once a month so I won't feel the pinch too much. But I will certainly feel the pinch for my eye make up.

Or maybe it is the trial pair of lens that I am currently wearing that irritates my eyes so? I'm not sure... but if it does not get better soon, then I will have to pay a visit to the doc. =/

On a happier note, I managed to get some cotton buds.

And what so special about these cotton buds that is making me happy and to blog about right?? And then think to yourself, so damn bimbo...

But, I'm happy because I managed to get those 2 different heads tips for make up!

1 pointy head and 1 flat head Different heads? Where?!! See from the label la (bottom right hand corner). I've been using the normal buds and it's removing all the make up instead of creating a nice effect. Hopefully, this shall now change.

Also, manage to get those buds with SMALL round heads! Actually meant for children, but nevermind, as long as it can serves its purpose.

Altogether now... my "family" of cotton buds. Make up buds (with 2 different heads) is retailed at $2.20 for 100 sticks. The tiny head buds is $1.50 for 100 sticks. Get it from Guardian.

And finally, finally, I managed to get myself a scarf to cover my neck and shoulders when I'm in air con so that I can 'protect' my neck & shoulders from getting too much wind and hence reduce the aches that I keep getting. This was what the chinese sin sey advise... reduce intake of nuts, minimize wind and cold things and also change pillow. Out of all these, I've changed pillow, reducing nuts. In the first place, I do not take a lot of nuts, I've a sensitive stomach, so too much legumes (beans & nuts) will set me off. So now is the cold things and wind that I got to work on. And in hot weathers such as now... cold things are such a God sent!

Anyway, I've been searching for a scarf for sometime ever since Cindy suggested it as I was wearing turtle necks to 'protect' my neck. But cannot find any scarf, either price not right or I dare not wear it, colors are too striking.

So, I stick to boring...
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Black and White! First scarf ma. Must get something safe, so that after I gain more confidence in it, I'll explore.

Best of all, the price is soooooo easy on the pocket!
Yups! Just a mere $12!!! =D

I've never denied that fact that I am a cheapskate what.

Girlies Day & Night Out

I was so excited that our Girlies night out was here. Finally here!

The plan was to meet up for lunch at City Hall, then to go to a nearby Church's gift store to get somethings and then head to Vivo for dinner.

But coz of some last min things, we made some changes. We still had lunch at City Hall, then we all went to the ladies to doll!

Thanks to Cin and her superb skills, both Jen and me had super big eyes complete with fluttery eyelashes for the rest of the day!

I'm so loving my new 'eyes'.

Of all the shots, I love this best!

The 4 beauties...

(L to R) Via, me, Cindy and Jen.

Dress theme for the day was sexy top + jeans with full make up... hence the need to doll further in the ladies.

We all looked so happy and pretty! I just love the way the light managed to create an illusion of porcelain skin on me.

Another shot.

Via and I changed positions so that the height can be more balanced.

We took over an hour in the ladies to doll and a long long time just to get a right photo too!

Finally leaving the ladies., we walked around, then went to Vivo, fetched the lil drama mama queenie, Chloe and then had dinner.

Queenie Chloe waiting for Mommy to prepare dinner.

Should be very hungry already. Her eyes are steadily looking at her dinner in mommy's hands.

We all had so much fun, chatting, laughing and playing with queenie. She's such a happy baby. The smallest little things makes her chuckle so merrily.

Babies are such fun at this age, where they are ok with just food, sleep and people to play with. Best of all, is that she's ok with different people playing carrying her - not afraid of strangers at all.

I love these kind of babies!

The next gathering will be during Jen's house warming.. but, by that time, she won't be so free to be with us to have a girlie session. Her house warming ma, sure have to entertain guests. But we can always meet up another time, after my exams!

Amelia, you wanna join us the next time? More same-patterned-girls more fun!