Universal Studios

Hey, so last week was my sister's birthday and my mum took me and my siblings to Singapore. My dad wasn't able to make it because he had a lot of work to do. Anyway, we flew over for three days and as expected, it was AMAZING.

We set out pretty early because we wanted to be ahead of the crowd. My mum has already bought our tickets online some we just purchased our Express pass. I really think it's worth getting the express pass especially if you are on a short trip, Universal is a popular place. Tons of locals and foreigners come and since we came when it is at peak, the place was packed. Express can only be used once for each ride though.

The first ride we went on was Battlestar Galactica. My brother was ecstatic because he passed the height limit and could ride on it. There are two rollercoasters; Human the red one and Cyclon the blue one. It's pretty cool, you have to walk through a pretty gruesome tunnel. I like Cyclon better just because I think it twist and turns more. Saying that it was a bit of a bummer as both rides only last 20 second but is only a five minute wait.

By far, Revenge of the Mummy is my favourite ride. I went on it twice and it was awesome. When you walk in it is really cold and like the inside of a pyramid. The ride is just- all I have to say is sit at the front or right at the back for this ride. I kinda like the front because it is more frightening; it feels like you are alone in there. 

Okay, we made the mistake of not going to this ride first and we had to wait an hour for it. We had this plan to line up for all the rides first and the second time use our express pass. Universal is big and you are lucky if you get to go on all the rides and attractions they have. There's so much to do and one day is not enough. Anyway Transformers is AH-MAAZING, the effects are just superb. It's like you are going into battle against the decepticons and you have to save the allspark from getting into their hands. In the end you save Optimus Prime and kill Megatron. There's this one bit where it's like your falling off this tall building and just as your going to crash Bumblebee saves you, that part was the best. Two tips for this ride; DON'T go when you've just eaten (the second time, i did that. I couldn't really enjoy it because I was busy trying to settle my stomach) and DO use your express pass for this ride or come early and go on this first.

 

 Hollywood and New york has a lot of attractions. There's this one place I think in New york where you can see how the special effects in movies are achieved and in Hollywood you can get pictures with famous movie stars, for example Frankenstein, Betty Boob, Woody woodpecker, Marilyn Monroe and more. I really wanted a picture with Marilyn but the line is awfully long and she came out a little later when we were leaving. If you want a picture prepare to wait a while, I did get a picture with Betty boob though.

Our trip was amazing, it rained a little and well I got soaked (DO NOT go on the mummy ride when you're soaked, you will freeze). We got to watch the Waterworld show. Which was really good. In Far, far away, we saw Shrek in 4D, that was fun. And we got to see a street show, they were like awesome. They did cool stunts and dance moves.

We went to Madagascar too which wasn't that great to me. I got a few souvenirs and lots of pictures. I have to say that Universal Studios is definitely a trip to remember. 

KONY 2012

Hey guys, this video is going viral. It's the KONY 2012 video, take a some time just to watch and understand what's going on.

Help spread the word about Joseph Kony, tell a friend, email it to someone or just share it on twitter, Facebook, or on your own blog. The children would be very grateful. Just think if it had happened to you, put yourself in their shoes for a minute. The next day after watching this, I noticed a flier in one of our classrooms about KONY 2012. I had an amazing feeling, I thought no one in school would be bothered by it but I was so so wrong. I told a few of my friends about it and they were so shocked and just plain sad. A friend of mine told me;  

"Imagine if that was us, imagine running for our lives, always looking around our shoulders, never getting to just sit and relax like normal kids.Instead of discussing about the latest shops that opened or our favourite bands, we're planning our the next hide-out in an abandoned building and thinking of ways to get food. Never being able to sleep peacefully without being afraid of waking up to a gun aimed at your head"

The sad thing is I couldn't imagine it and I'm sure a lot of you can't too. We don't really know how it feels like because we've never been in that position. If you have then you'll understand why everybody deserves to feel safe.

Room Ideas: Earrings Organizer

Hello everyone, I've been looking all over the place for a jewelry holder, especially for my earrings. They're all jumbled up in a box. I sorted through them the other day and I found a few earrings that I have never ever worn and forgotten about. To me I need to be able to see all of them so I won't loose/misplaced/forget about them. I know about the picture frame idea, but on the day I couldn't find any wire, lace or any proper material. I had this old lathered tights sitting at the back of my cupboard for the longest time and when I pierced an earring on it, it held. Then started my tights-shoe box earring holder.

All your going to need for this simple project

1. A sturdy shoe box lid
2. An old pair of tights/leggings
3. Some Styrofoam 

This third one is optional, my organizer is going to hold dangling earrings and studs. Is your is just dangling earrings skip it.

These were some Christmas decorations that my mum didn't want anymore, after you unwrapped it, it was just Styrofoam cubes. Which saved me the trouble of cutting up a Styrofoam board.

I stuck some strong double-sided tape to the bottom of the lid and arranged the Styrofoam on it.

Next I cut off one of my tight's leg, slipped the lid into it and stapled it down with a staple gun. And voila, your simple earring organizer.

 

Room Ideas: Customizing Cork boards

So I'm starting off my "Room Ideas" series with a simple project, customizing a cork board. You can make it into practically anything a bulletin board, a memo board, a photo gallery, like I said anything. 

Both of them look pretty cool. Decorate your board with pattern paper and use some ribbon for the memo board look or a plain background  with a striking border. For me I went with a simple layout.

I got mine from Ikea, it came with 10 thumbtacks and some string and hooks.

It looks so dull doesn't it and the lighting doesn't do it justice.

I painted the border white to go with my room's theme, White and Purple.

I stapled some purple wrapping paper on it and it looks way better than before 

My brothers

 

This is how it looks with (top) and without (bottom) the wrapping paper. I didn't go for the ribbon design because I think it looks fine without it. So then I decorated it, i put old movie/concert/musical tickets (The sound of music, Glee in 3D...) on it and some of my favourite shops price tag(Cotton On...), magazine articles, some of my wanted items and just bits and bobs. Also, yes that is a boomerang on top of it.

100 views!!!!!!!

   Hey guys, so this is a short post. I've reached a hundred views so far and call me mad but I am so happy. I'm sure a lot of you have probably got double or triple or even 10 times the amount and you might think that a 100 views isn't a big thing but for me it's huge. Maybe because I don't advertise that much, just a silly voice in me saying my blog is not good enough yet and I've realized that if it's not good enough now, when will it ever be. I resolve to advertise and blog more now.  Thanks to all of you for stopping by I really do appreciate it. If there's any advice or constructive criticism you  have for me, I'll be delighted to accept and take note of it. I hope you've enjoyed my blog and you're willing to stop by again. Comment, I would really like to hear your opinion. Once again, Thank You So So So much.
                   

What I got for Christmas

Hey, sorry I made you wait. I had planned to have this up like right after I posted the other one but I had to do some back-to-school shopping since school started yesterday. Once again, I appreciate all that I received and I'm not bragging what so ever.

On with the haul...

This is my present to myself. I haven't treated myself to anything in ages so I thought I'd splurge a little on this. I actually had a glance at this but wasn't too interested in it but now after I've read the pro's I'm looking forward to starting this.

This is my dad's present to me. This one he picked out. I really like it. It's looks so cute and just so grab-it-and-go kinda bag. I really like the design of it.

All of these are from my aunt, she basically gave me and my cousins a budget and we could pick out anything within it. So the top picture on the left are three nail colours from Elianto, in order Thulian Pink, Turquoise and Alice Blue. I love Elianto's Nail colours, especially the fact that there a variety of them at affordable prices. Next to it is an Elianto Sandalwood and Cranberry Nail Colour Remover, having a nice smell is always a plus. Below that on the left is an Elianto Eyelesh Curler. I've always wanted an eyelash curler and I finally got one. On the right is the Maybelline New York Baby Lips in Anti-Oxidant Berry.

I have wanted to try one of these for ages, this lip balm sheds away your dry skin to reveal new baby soft lips.

This is a present from my mum. I love it. I instantly thought 'Here's my new beach tote'. In addition to looking cute it's so big and roomy inside I could fit everything I want need.

Present from my grandmother, she said she got it on her trip to Thailand.

It so pretty and the designs are just gorgeous. I see myself using this bag a lot.

A present from a friend. Her mum and her bought those little cute Christmas balls that can be opened, put a little gift in them, thread some ribbon through em' and hung em' on her Christmas Tree. We all just went and picked an ornament from it, I chose the reindeer because it looked so adorable and inside was a purple book thong. It was a pretty good gift for me cause I am a bookworm.

From my neighbour. You may think it's childish but I think it's cute. The box is just so sweet but I haven't decided how to decorate it yet.

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My dad's main present to me. I absolutely LOVE it. I love that you can change the phone covers. It's small and pocket-sized and cute. Thanks a million dad.

   

Christmas Haul

Hey, I have decided to split my haul into two; Christmas haul & What I got for Christmas. I didn't want to cram all into one very long post. All the stuff here are from different places bought at different times. Also please don't thing I'm trying to brag because that isn't my intention at all, I truly appreciate everything I've received. 
On with the haul...

I bought this Supergirl perfume in the scent Trendy Me. I actually wanted Sweet Me but they didn't have that. I kinda like this one because the smell is more unique than most of the scents in the collection.

I love this lip balm. It's by Maybelline New York in the colour Cranberry. I've been using this a lot now, it's definitely the best hydrating and moisturizing lip balm I have. It's also tinted, it hydrates my lips while adding a little colour to them.

The left picture is a compact powder in the shade warm beige(sorry there isn't a picture of the shade, I tried but the I couldn't take a picture of the exact shsde) and next to it is a blush. Both are from a brand called IN2IT.

I got this sheer lip gloss in the shade Hot Kiss too. I've never heard of this brand but wanted to try it out cause I really like the colour. I wasn't super pleased with the results, the gloss was too sticky and not that smooth for me. It looked great but I don't really like the feel of it.

Love this, it's the perfect smoky eye combination.

I was instantly attracted to this. The colours aren't matte which is why this is perfect for the neutral look.

I have a lot of liquid eye liners so I thought I'd try this.

I've heard and seen tons of good reviews on this product from blogs and youtube. I'm currently using the Whitening Scrub to exfoliate my face and wanted to see how this works out for me. 

I've been told that tea tree oil is good for your skin and obviously aloe vera is  too but I've always heard and never experienced so when I so this.....

The last thing of this haul is this dress. I love it and think it's perfect for a night party/dinner. It's from a brand called Dressing Paula. I got two other dresses too, one's a green wrap dress with a braided skinny brown belt and the other is just black and lace. The green one was my Christmas dress and my favourite of the lot, I'll get a picture up soon for you guys.

So that's all for my haul. The prezzies will be up next. See ya!!!