I love using the term Murphy's Law.
Probably because its always happening to me.



Ended work and I couldn't wait to go to the Loreal sale I mentioned yesterday.
The rain was pouring like crazy and I really didn't relish squishing my way through the subway and then having to jostle with 100,000 other people who were equally tired and wet.
I opted to wait in my office for Baby to pick me up and loaned my brolly to my grateful colleague.
At 7pm, Baby texted to say that he was caught in a massive jam because of the rain so I'd best make my way out myself so I wouldn't miss the sale.

Umbrella-less, I had to dash to the bus stop, where I waited a good, cold 20 minutes AND NO BUS CAME.

When I got to the train station, needless to say, my prediction came true and it was bloody packed even at 7.35pm. Plus, I had less than 1/2hr to make it to Expo before Loreal called it a day. Trust me, at that point, I really felt like just turning heel and going home, but since I promised a couple of friends that I'd get their stuff for them too, I took a deep breath and shoved myself into the train with the 3 zillion other people.

Changing train at Tanah Merah, I noticed that it took NINE goddamn minutes to get to Expo from the interchange.
WTF, it was only one stop away!!
Someone needs to rectify that problem so sale-rushers like myself don't have to panic.
People don't exactly go to out-of-the-bloody-way Expo unless its for a sale so I have a complete valid arguement.


ROAR



Arrived at Expo after 9 excruciating minutes and with less than 10 minutes before the sale ended.
 (I didn't even get to sit properly on that almost empty train because this stupid kid wanted to sit in the seat that I planted my bum on and his mother gave me this god awful stare like I STOLE HIS SEAT instead of him who was being ridiculous and rude! You CCB kid!)



ROAR x2



Dashed to Foyer 2 where the sale was held and I asked the guy who was manning the ropes:

"Hi, where's the sale? Am I too late?"
Guy: "Nope its still on, at the end of this long long queue. Go on up but be careful not to trip!"
Me: *STARE*


I'm not kidding. The queue was mad long and people were milling all over the place and queuing on the stairs, for godsake.

But hey, if there are that many people, there's bound to be something good right?

So at the expense of being trodded alive, I took a deep breath and went in.


Here's the loot of the day:






I KNOW.

Some of you are thinking, "She went through all that shit for 4 items?!"

Well put it this way, its FOUR items that I got at sale prices instead of buying it at full price.
Besides I always think its stupid to purchase things cheap just for the sake of the sale, knowing full well that you'll never ever use it anyway!
That's hardly saving money then is it?


From left to right:

1- Perfect Slim leg relief.
I'd been wanting to try this product for ages since I saw it hit the shelves! But at $19.90 (or was it $29.90?can't remember) it wasn't exactly cheap so imagine my delight when I bought it for $8.00! There was a girl who came rushing up to me and asked where I got it from because the sales assistant told her that it was sold out hours ago. I guess I got lucky because I found it in someone's abandoned stash!


2- Collagen Mascara
I took 2, then I put back 1. I guiltily think of the number of branded, unopened mascaras I have back at home so I decided to give it a miss and buy it for Christine instead. See. WILLPOWER. I do possess some. Oh its $10.00 by the way. Whats it at retail value? $20 odd I reckon.


3- La Roche Posay -Corrective Fluid Foundation for Sensitive Skin
It felt more like a tinted moisturiser instead of a foundation!
I totally dig that because I don't use foundation but am a complete sucker for tinted lotions.
Plus, I tried it on my skin and it absorbs like a dream and looked completely invisible. $15.00!


4- Vichy Thermal Spa Water, also for Sensitive Skin
Well you pretty much guess my skin type now haven't you? I googled this product:
A highly concentrated water with 15 mineral salts and trace elements, to soothe the skin and reinforce the skin’s natural protective function. Recognized by the French Academy of Medicine for its soothing properties.



And there you have it, my stash.
There were also Loreal eyeshadow quads going for 2 for $10. Foundations at $15, eyeliners, lipglosses and mascara at $10. Face masks at 5 for $10.
Maybelline eyeshadow quads going for 2 for $15.Eyeliners, mascaras,foundation cakes at $10/pc.
Loreal Elseve shampoo, 3 for $10. Same for the conditioners.
Loreal face and body products ranging from $5- 40.
Garnier face and body products ranging from $7-$20.
There's Vichy,La Roche Posay,Keratase and loads more that I can't possibly list all here.


Here's some tips on surviving the sale!

• Bring a medium sized sling bag,preferably one that can be zipped.You don't want to risk getting pick pocketed plus large bags will only get in the way of trying to squeeze through the sardine can crowd.

• Bring a book or your game console while waiting! I waiting for an hour and a half before I paid up for my purchases!Thank god Chipmunk was there to entertain me!

• Its not a bad thing to go at the end of the day. The crowd does start to thin and the sales assistants begin to tidy up their area so you actually get to see the products better.

• Know beforehand the kind of shade of lipstick/foundation/blusher that you are using. The last thing the hassled sales assistants want to do is to dig out the tester for you.

• Please don't forget your manners. Yes it is a sale, but that doesn't mean we have to abandon all civility and shove each other around like barbarians.

• Brings lots of small change.The staff were really grateful when I produced mine because most people pay with large bills and they were having trouble trying to find change. Also, the sale accepts Cash only.

• Check the expiry dates.(As a very nice friend,July pointed out to me!) Sometimes, theres a reason why the prices are marked down so drastically.

• Last but not least, enjoy yourself! And don't forget your mates while you're at it!

/Ta, till tomorrow!/

Long entry ahead, if you're gonna read, read it all. If not, bugger off.






Hands down - one of the most godawful days ever.

There is no point crying, you've heard it a million times over.
But hey, crying is just for crying's sake, there no NEED to have a reason attached to it.
I'll cry if I feel like it...and you're free to join me. We can start our own water works.
Well I haven't yet. These days, I've taken to napping when I am fed up with something or someone.
Its easier than trying to find a reason to explain it all away.


I overslept today and was really late for work.
Maybe, it was because, for the 1st time after 3 long years since my Mom died, I dreamt of her.

 I wanted that moment to go on, and waking up would make it disappear.
I didn't want her to go away. Again.
We were having some frivolous conversation and I think I introduced her to Chipmunk, whom she never had the chance to meet while she was alive.

When I finally snapped out of it and woke up, I felt disconcerted, disgruntled, disturbed.
If dreams had a meaning, I didn't get this.
In my dream,I shared with her things that I wouldn't share with anyone else.
But when I come back to reality, who's there to tell? Where do I go?
Its like peeling back the scab of a wound that was already beginning to heal.
I feel drained.



 
I saw this on Facebook today:





I wanted to laugh. Cynical, harsh, defeated laughter.
I have a love hate relationship with my job.
There are too many people who keep asking me what I do - wouldn't you like to know?

I'm a little bit of everything, and everything of nothing.


I am also sick to death of clients who think its okay to invade my personal space (like leaning in too close and sharing my air) or asking one too many private questions and my life.
I'm your point of contact, not your prostitute.
Is it hard, to just stay professional these days?
You can call me smart or sassy, but when you say sexy and ask me what plans I have at night, I think you have already crossed the line and given me the permission to switch to bitch mode.
I think if I wanted "extra income", this could be very lucrative, don't you think?
Maybe I should be GRATEFUL that people don't think I'm too hideous to flirt me but at the end of the day, I'm just so tired to have to fend off without offending these MEN.
Its degrading, demoralizing, and I'm goddamn tired.
And who do I tell that would give two shits or be able to change it all?




Toxic friends,and the people that compete.
The ones that know your everything,sometimes hate your guts and yet strangely want to be your 2nd shadow.
The ones that have to be BETTER than you.

My point is, why? We're different.
I don't need this kinda battles.

"Don't walk in front of me,
I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me,
I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend."







 


And then I am pissed off. My facialist was supposed to call me at 8pm to confirm my booking and that stupid nut never did so I rushed a trip back home to collect my card for NOTHING.
Bad service really should be punished in some way.






My turning point today:




He always is- isn't he?






And some shopping cheer!
I love shopping for toiletries in Chinatown.
I find my fav Taiwan brands there.

Something new to try:

 

Shiseido's AquAir shampoo and treatment.
Saw this in Taipei but my poor luggage was already mad heavy.
Anyone got reviews on this? Can't wait to try it.


/ta, pre-Friday tomorrow/

xoxo

GREAT way to start my week- Falling sick.

I did nothing at all yesterday.
 I stayed home, ate some popcorn, had pizza takeaway for dinner and the next thing I know, I felt awful.

Fell asleep at 1am, and woke up at God knows what time and spent the night hugging the toilet bowl, barfing the contents of my weak stomach. I didn't have a fever, but I was shivering like crazy.


I woke up today, too tired to see a doctor and mustered barely enough strength to text my HR to tell her I wouldn't be coming in.

Stayed asleep till 3.30pm and forced myself to see a doctor.

Some very kind soul, not only did not bother to ask me why I was all pale and dying, had the cheek to borrow money from me stating that it was an "advanced" loan. Sure, like all the other times you borrowed and I never got my money back?


fuckmylife,seriously.


Now I just want Chipmunk to be home.He makes everything better.

Why are there so many, songs about rainbows?
And whats on the other side?

 

Shade of the day:











I totally struck gold (pun intended,haha!) didn't I?
I think I rocked almost every color of the rainbow today.





STAR OF THE DAY:




I bought a piece of kooky for $10 bucks, and worth every cent!
The bimbos & himbos had so much fun~




HAHA! I am so in love with my new prop.
 Definitely bringing it out again.



We had 2 coffee stops today.
Its ♥♥.


Been wanting to try this cafe at Pacific Plaza for ages, and I have to say, the latte definitely got my thumbs up.

Stop 1:- CREAM BISTRO
I really shouldn't be sharing this quiet spot with you people!
Now everyone will go there to escape the crowds and I have to find a new hidey hole.



NICE NICE, especially on a rainy day




Stop 2:- JAMS @ PROLOGUE

I had the English Toffee Latte & a Rosewater Pistachio Meringue.

Verdict?  BOTH ARE TOO SWEET. Diabetic inducing.







Peanut and 99.8% had the blueberry scone that was just a tad cold for my liking.
 YES I LIKE MY PASTRIES WARM!



Chipmunk's chocolate beverage.
Though a tad rich,its so damn good you wouldn't want chocolate drinks from anywhere else.

The presentation is really pretty and my camera did it no justice.




Dinner at our fav Turf- CP BBQ & STEAMBOAT.


Madness.





Had a great day but I'm still upset about my amnesiac state.


FUCK.A.DUCK.
I made plans to meet them on the nineteenth and I forgot.
I MADE EM.
I FORGOT EM.
WTF is wrong with me,seriously?




/Toodles/