Posted a new video

wow..im on a roll here!
I just posed a new video compliation of my eating adventures....well it's more like fiance's eating adventures as I'm usually the one behind the camera :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IKsgvSxBbU&feature=youtube_gdata

(please keep in mind it's loose translation. ^^)
Enjoy!

My Love life

Yesterday was Valentines day..I went to Metro to do some grocery shopping and saw a line of 15 guys at the florist lol last minute shopping! 
I found this story on Facebook:

"So today I was in Hallmark buying my mom a Happy Birthday card when I noticed... this old man stnding in front of the Valentines card section contemplating which one to get. I decide to go over and I ask him “Are you getting a Valentine’s Day for your wife?” in which he replies 'No my wife died 3 years ago from breast cancer but I still buy her roses and a card and bring them to her grave to prove to her that she was the only one that will ever have my heart' " :') <3 love!

I have been in many relationships in the past and always wanted the fairtale guy..the prince charming. The kind of 'love' you see in the movies like "P.S. I love you"..but I came to realize that this was out of reach and I was being unrealistic.  So I went with what I thought was the next best thing; being with your best friend.  We were together for over 4 years, we rarely fought, got along really well, he made me laugh, he had a huge heart, I got along very well with his family....we ended up buying a house together and he even asked my parents for my hand in marrige O_o.  I broke this relationship off last year.  I realized I was just settling.  I decided to concentrate on my self and excel in what I was doing.  Do my best at work and just continue to advance foward in life.  Then I met him..my version of prince charming.  That's what they always say...you meet your significant other when you least expect it.

I was away for 2.5 days at the end of January for work and when I returned home, this is what I saw...

My fiance had cooked me up several meals and put them in the freezer since he would be leaving for Japan on Jan 31st. There's some curry, 2 diff types of pasta and some fried rice. <3 He also wrote notes for me ...I tear up each time I take one out to eat. Wow..just wow... <3

Lesson for you out there looking for "the one": concentrate on yourself. You have to be truly happy with yourself in order to be in a happy relationship. You only attract the same kind of people as yourself.  If you yourself are happy/in a good life state, then you will also attract people that are happy/in a good life state ( I hope that makes sense). 

My sister sent this to me when I was going through the rough time of dealing with the break up. It's a quote from a lady named Maxine "As my self-respect grew, I attracted more respect from the people in my life. ...As my confidence grew, I became increasingly aware that I had been expecting someone from outside myself to make me happy.  The need to be loved remained at my core, but I began to deeply understand that my happiness was my responsibility.  I had been looking for a "life saver" rather than a "life partner." 

Althought he's in Japan for the next 6 months or so and it hurts so bad that I'm not physically with him, the love is there and it just feels so right. In Japan, it's usually the girl that makes chocolates for the guy and gives the guy gifts ^^ I made him a scarf and sent him some valentines day chocolates that I made - they're chocolate covered brownie bits ^^

Here he is rocking the handmade scarf..he had to shave off his goatee for interviews lol Still handsome <3

Do you guys want to barf yet? hahah sorry It just feels so good to be in love and please remember...we ALL deserve to be loved...to be truly loved!

A healthy relationship is one that continues to help you move forward in life; to improve and advance both as a person, but also as a couple.
Love is not two people gazing at each other, but two people looking ahead together in the same direction.- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Have a good week!

A little bit of Japan

Hello! I'm getting requests for photos of Japan, but I have been hesitating posting some of the photos up. I mean it's easy to find photos of Japan that most tourists and people take, so I decided to post photos of things that you usually don't see (hopefully). My trip to Japan in December 2010 was mainly to see my family. I didn't get to do much shopping or site seeing because several of my family members (at that time) weren't doing so well. anyways..enough of me blabbing....

I had a bakery close by and they had so many different types of buns and took several photos of them, but just wanted to share these two.

This one is based on Miffy :)

This one is based on Anpanman (translates to redbean bun-man)

While in Japan, I spent majority of my time near Ginza - here are a couple of photos:

Hello kitty store at Ginza - too many cute things in the store....didn't snap photos :p I felt awkward busting out my camera :p

The teddy bears were really popular when I went in December 2010. I told myself I was going to purchase a small one for my purse, but forgot to pick one up :( This store front display was at Ginza ...(for those Toronto folks, Ginza is like a HUGE yorkville)


These little guys I found on TV - why are the characters so darn cute?! There's domokun (the square brown 'scary' looking thing). Sorry forgot domokun's partner's name.

My first day there, went to the local drug store and bought a bunch of stuff :) So far, I LOVE the chapsticks and sunscreen. I was initially pleased with the DHC produtcts, but lately I don't see the same results as I did while I was in Japan :(

I have a lot more photos...specifically photos of dessert and food :p more to come! (btw, if you want those touristy photos, just let me know and I'll post them too). Have a great week!

My first GIVEAWAY :D

GIVEAWAY TIME \(^__^)/

Yes,..I know I only have 29 people following me, but reality is I have way too many items in my closet that aren't being loved. Instead of having it just sit there, I have decided to give these items to you!

There will be two giveaways:
Group 1. For those followers that have recently joined (after Nov 2) - I don't anticipate there being many
Group 2. For those followers that have been there since the beginning

Here is what you're getting (group 1 & group 2 can participate):

There is the closeup of the Etude House Blush colour

This is what consists of the Lorac Palette - I haven't opened it so I can't take a photo of the contents inside (it's shrink wrapped)

Giveaway #2 for group 2 followers:

Rules & How to enter:

- Tell me something you are thankful for. It could be anything! I try to think about this at least once a day while I'm driving. I think it's important to take time to sit and take it all in; to really appreciate what you have in life. There is always someone out there that has it worse than you. I am so thankful for everything that I have in my life..I am thankful for having a computer to connect with people, for having a relatively healthy body, for having enough food in my fridge, for having wonderful family and friends that love me for who I am...it can be anything!


Rules:

- Must be a follower of my blog
- One entry per person (if you're in Group 2 and you enter, I will calculate your entry automatically for the Group 2 giveaway)
- Open internationally
- Must obtain permission if you are under age (in your country)
- Giveaway will close November 23, 2010 11:59 pm EST
- Please leave your email address so that I can contact you

Extra entry (optional):
- post this giveaway on your blog = 2 entries (please state in your entry that you have posted it on your blog along with your blog address)

Winners will be chosen randomly and will be contacted via email. If you are the winner, you will have 5 days to respond with your address/info.

Items for Group 1 & Group 2:
- Social Beautyfly Lorac Palette
- Essie Summer Collection Nail Polishes x 4 bottles (each bottle 20 ml size)
- ELF 11 Piece Brush Collection
- Dejavu Fiberwig Extra Long Mascara
- Seche Vite Top Coat
- Etude House blush in 02
- Etude House Dear Darling Glass in 11
- Forever 21 Earrings
- Phyto Botanical hair relaxing balm
- Nano Eye Mask - Bright up x2 masks
- The Face Shop Hyaluronic acid mask sheet
- My Beauty Diary Apple polyphenol mask
- The Face Shop Whitening body essence
*note: the beige coloured tube (a sun protective gel for your hair) will not be included, sorry!

Items for Group 2:
- The Face Shop Hyaluronic acid mask sheet
- My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask
- The Face Shop oil blotting paper
- Etude House Oh~ m'eye lash double up volume mascara

GOOD LUCK :)

Go pick up your Sephora VIB Swag Bag!

Woke up this morning, checked my email as I always do and found this:

This is my first time being a Sephora VIB so I was very pleased to see this. :D

I couldn't wait so I got mine ahah XD

This offer is only Aug 6-8, 2010 so go pick up your swag bag!
For those Torontonians, don't forget to check out Taste of the Danforth :) The last couple of times I have been to it, it rained, so I never got to fully enjoy it :P If I have time this weekend, I'm going to try and check it out.

If you're bored tonight and don't know what to do, come to Nathan Philips Square - I'll be there singing in the SGI Youth Chorus for Hiroshima Day

Have a great great weekend!!!!!!!!

Forever 21 Canada - Free Shipping Online, no minimum!

TODAY ONLY - Forever 21 online is offering free shipping with no minimum purchase necessary! yay I love when I don't have to pay shipping :)

Enter code: CADAY10 at checkout

Enjoy!

GTA: Shiseido Warehouse sale!!!!!

Oh man...I told myself my next post would either be Natalie's tag or contest entry, but I just found out about this sale and I wanted to share it with you all

This weekend there will be a Shiseido Warehouse sale
May 14-17
Location: 303 Allstate Parkway, Markham
May 14: private sale 3-8 pm (invitation only)
My 16-17: Open to public (9-5 Sat and 9-3 Sun)
Apparently some of the the brands for sale are: Shiseido, Nars, Orlane, Zen, Cle de Peau, Issey Miyake etc ..

Someone noted that it took 4 hours to get in last year and that ppl waited since 6 in the morning for the Saturday opening.

Happy Shopping people! I unfortunately cannot make it again..missed out on the Lisa warehouse sale, and now missing out on this one! Darn - it's shiseido and nars too! (>_<)

My trip to India Part 1

Time really flies. It was about 1 year ago today that I packed my bags and headed to India for my best friend's wedding. Here are some photos that I took while I was there
(warning: pic heavy post)


It's hard to tell in the photos, but check out the intricate carving into the walls :o

Taj Mahal - it's SO beautiful in real life. It's just absolutely breathtaking. I was trying to get a photo with no one in it, but it's so crowded that it's hard to get that perfect shot. I got a shot of a kid taking a pose instead lol


We were stuck in traffic - all the tuk-tuks (auto-rickshaw) were squeezing their way through the busy streets

Yet another great photo that illustrates the intricate workmanship put into these walls and structures.

...missing India. Missing vacation time in general =\

I'll be around, but won't be able to post for awhile as I transition into my parents home, and then to my new place -- sorry! I'll try and post more often once I settle in (late May to early June)

GTA bloggers: Lisa's Warehouse Sale

For those of you who live near Toronto, just wanted to give you the heads up that there will be a warehouse sale May 1-17, 2010 in Markham.

http://lisascosmetics.com/htmlsite/dates.htm

I personally have never been to one of these sales so I cannot comment on the prices and products. Has anyone visited this sale before - how is it?

Tags

It has been raining the past couple of days and we, here in T.O., actually got hit with some flurries too! >_< ..well enough of that..the sun decided to come out for the weekend! Anyways, I'm going to keep this post short and straight to the point b/c my to do list keeps growing every minute. The very sweet and lovely superwoolu was kind enough to tag me with these awards (yay my first award tag)! It totally made my day ^__^



With these tags comes a very important task of sharing 5 facts about yourself...so here we go with my 5:

1. I didn't tell anyone for the longest time that I had a blog lol I was REALLY embarrassed to tell my best friends. (I haven't said anything to anybody else btw lol)

2. I like to keep my nails short. There is nothing wrong with long nails, but for myself all I can think of is the bacteria that is brewing under those long nails lol

3. Just sold my condo - only 1 day on the market! (woop woop!) and bought a townhouse with my bf -- one of the reasons why I have been so busy >_<

4. I have gained like 8 -10 lbs or so this past year! I have got to start working on my cardio again... =\

5. I'm obsessed with trying to shrink my pores on my cheek. I have been semi-successful with my right cheek, but no luck with my left!

Bonus 6. (I feel bad that my supposedly interesting facts aren't so interesting, so I'm throwing in a bonus fact about me) I have noticed new wrinkles on my neck! O_O...perhaps it's because of fact #4

I know my subscription list isn't that big, so I'm not going to tag anyone specific. Please feel free to tag yourself though. It's always nice to get to know more about ppl :)

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

Stila 40% off sale at Hautelook

I have been MIA for quite some time ...sorry! >_< I'm a little overwhelmed right now. I'm working 2 FT jobs (or so it seems..realistically it's probably 1.5 FT lol) b/c of my new position at my company, planning my sis' wedding, and selling my place and buying a new house...gah!

sorry, I should get back into the groove of things soon! *crosses fingers* I have SO many haul posts: Forever 21, Hautelook - Juicy couture and Lorac, Lush, and sasa.com so I'll keep you guys posted! Please wait for me....

Just a quick msg: Hautelook is selling Stila for 40% off - I am tempted to purchase some things, but I have to save $ since I want to purchase a home. Trying to be responsible for once :P

link: http://www.hautelook.com/catalog/2171 or you can go directly to Hautelook.com and sign up!

Happy Shopping!

Free shipping from Forever 21

Just for those of you who like to shop at Forever 21. Use code : WEMISSYOU10 for free shipping on any purchase! Expires March 14

Although I like Forever 21, it's a bit of a hassle for me to travel downtown so whenever I see the 'free shipping' offers, I'm right on it!

Happy Shopping ^_^

Lorac and Juicy on sale at Hautelook

For those of you who don't follow Haute Look, they have a Lorac and Juicy Couture sale going on right now. I'll definitely post the items that I got when I get them..but just wanted to share the link with you

http://www.hautelook.com/invite/missmicchan

or just visit hautelook if you don't want to use the referral :)

Shipping to canada was $10.95 plus an additional $5 for processing (?)..I still think it's a good deal as they're selling Lorac eye shadows and lipsticks for $4 (reg. $18). I ended up getting a cheek stamp for $4 (reg. $22) and palettes $11 (reg. $35). As of right now though, they only have the Pink Panther palette left. I also got a really cute Juicy necklace for $26!!! (reg. $75). I don't think they have a lot of Juicy items left, but they have quite a bit of things left for Lorac. I personally haven't tried Lorac cosmetics, but I hear good things about their eye shadows :)

Sale ends in approx 34 hours :)

Another similar website is Beyond The Rack
http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/NSP3208C35B - my referral link
or just the regular link here

I hope you find some good deals ^_^

My New Layout = Fail lol + Shoutout to NaTGN

So I was notified by the lovely NaTGN that my layout does not allow people to leave comments! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME KNOW!!!!

I hope you all can visit her blog here She's got a great blog full of reviews (with clear, close up photos of products) and a lot of other fashion/beauty posts too! She's also from Canada too ^__^

Right now she's studying really hard, but she actually took the time to post to let me know about my layout issue - so nice of her! Good luck with your studies \(^_^)/

Anyways...I'll have to fix this..sorry about this folks!

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UPDATE: Ok, looks like it's fixed now! :)

New layout

I just changed my layout/template! I hope you all like it :)

I got it from: http://btemplates.com/

With this new layout, looks like my older posts aren't shown at the bottom..hm..

Anyways, please take a look at my post about Blushes ^_^

Have a great night, and if you're in the GTA, please drive safely!

For GTA ppl.... MAC Warehouse sale announcement

So this short post is for those ppl that live in the Greater Toronto Area. I just read on redflagdeals.com that the Estee Lauder/Mac warehouse sale will be located at the Markham Fairground on March 5 - 7 /2010!

Anyone know how to obtain tickets? I hear some ppl sell them on kijiji or craigslist, but I dont know if I fully trust that :(