Summer Agenda #2-4 INCOMPLETE

• Buy swimsuit & wear it to the beach

 So beach body was a no-go this summer as it was the last. Maybe I should buy a swimsuit (after all, summer is over which means endless sales!) and use it as motivation? I promised Boyfriend I'd go one day, but food baby and baby weight are sticking around a lot longer then I thought they would :<

• Pass summer session classes with flying colors 

Mmm..yeahno.

• Waikiki shopping spree

 Wanted so badly, but no time or monies ;___; BUUU

But overall, this was the best summer as of yet! ^__^ Dari grew so much within the past 3 months..he became more adventurous and started taking steps which is early for his age (sorry, proud parent speaking..MUST GLOAT)! He started babbling too and I can't get enough of hearing his voice! SO ADORABLE. I also got to spend some much needed time with Boyfriend, but now that he has new job & I have school, we're trying to make things work around each others' schedules. I do love my boys though and can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings to us!!

Oh snap.

It's official.

Summer agenda #1 COMPLETED

I committed to getting my hair dyed professionally by buying a new eyebrow pencil (NYX Auto eyebrow pencil in #EP06 Taupe) and did the deed last Thursday @ Salon Classy since they were the only salon who seemed to provide hair extensions within my price range too. Honestly though, you get what you pay for. I just snipped them all out a few minutes ago because they were ridiculously irritating.

Pro:

• Did what it was supposed to do and added a significant amount of length and some volume to my hair

Cons:

• Quality of the extensions was terrible ~ I had numerous split ends even though I used 3 different types of leave in conditioners and it didn't look very natural unless I kept brushing my hair otherwise they'd remain in their straggly bundles
• Maintenance was a b ~ Blow drying is a no-no and air drying is nearly impossible. The stylist said I'd be able to curl or straighten it as long as I kept everything on low heat, but there was no effect whatsoever

Next time I'll be sticking to clip-ins or at least consult with the other two reputable salons that provide extension services once I save up again -__- And I definitely won't ever get them done in the middle of summer especially when it's so effing humid. I'm really satisfied with the color though! Might even go lighter in a month or so, but will probably buy a home kit instead just to save money and time.

Too happy for words

A couple of weeks ago, mi novio stopped by at the office to give me this in celebration of our one month! ^__^ I'm one of those sentimental celebratory suckers so I like to recognize even the smallest things in life! Thank goodness I found someone who feels the same way!

We also went on a breakfast date to Cafe Kaila later in the week ~ couldn't have been happier when I saw that they served lox & bagels!! I was craving them for over a year now and they were dericious! So sad that there's less than a month of summer left ;__; It's definitely been the best one as of yet full of surprise visits, shnuggling, and yummy food!

Favorite Vitamin Water flavor!

We kinda have this competition going on based on our memory and it all started when he got sick shortly after he asked me out. I went to Don Quijote and made him a small care package with cough drops and other things. While I was standing in line, I saw a pack of apple & pineapple flavor Trident Layers and remembered how I had offered some to him while we were in the same psych class and I couldn't stop laughing at his response. ^__^ So ever since then, we've been reminiscing about our little encounters and somewhat testing each other on how well we remember favorites and what not!

Summer agenda #7

GET FIT! ..In effort to complete SA #3 @__@

So I've been making excuses and putting off losing weight for too long, but today is the day! I started the Fit Test for Insanity and quit halfway through because it's just too ridiculous for my weak self. I'm so out of shape..I'll try again once I settle into my newb routine ;___;

And to improve my body in general, I finally bought Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy and a cell body roller from Don Quijote. Just started using both and of course, no visible results, but hopefully it'll be somewhat noticeable by the end of the month? ..If not, there's always Rodial Tummy Tuck & FatGirlSlim.

Summer agenda #5 COMPLETED!

Mi novio took me to the 50th State Fair for our first official date and it couldn't have been more picture perfect! The weather was nice and there were hardly any lines, even though I wouldn't have mind waiting. We rode most of the scary rides including the Zipper (my first time!) & Pharaoh's Fury and we were disappointed when the ferris wheel broke, but luckily, it started working again right before we were about to leave so we hopped on ^__^ I honestly couldn't have imagined doing anything better and it was nearly impossible for me to stop smiling (unless we were being flung through the air).

He took me to Yanagi Sushi afterward for dinner and it was so yummy! The way to my heart is definitely through my stomach ^__^ Seriously though, throughout my 6 years of relationship experience, not one of my previous boyfriends ever took me to a restaurant as nice as this (well, maybe once, but I ended up paying). In all honesty, all of them combined could never make me feel this happy and special. I'm so in love <3

He even bought me the prettiest roses too! > w < It's the first time any guy has ever gotten me flowers (besides prom). I set them in my living room and now every time I pass by, they remind me of him and I have to look down to hide my smile so that my parents don't think I'm crazy.

Luckiest girl in the world? I think so!

Mi novio

I went from being someone who I thought he never even knew existed to being the girl of his dreams and I couldn't be more ecstatic! I'm experiencing physiological side effects just from being ridiculously happy -- I can hardly sleep, I don't feel like eating (for the first time ever), and my cheeks hurt from smiling too much. Believe it or not, but my skin has also become 10x healthier..probably due to all of the positive energy that's been surging through my system especially when he holds my hand or kisses my forehead ^__^ He's the sweetest, most honest, and caring person I've ever met and I have no idea what I did to deserve him.

" You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss

Happy 3 years! ^__^

Yesterday marked my 3 year anniversary working at T&I (my first and only part-time job) and I'm planning to celebrate by indulging in a new outfit for my date tomorrow! Here's to another year (and a half..quite possibly) of dealing with the crazies and working with my besties!

Review: Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation

The sales associate who helped me suggested I use 120 after testing it on my skin and it seemed to blend well into my jawline so I bought it since it seemed like my skin needed a little more coverage when I wore my circle lens. I used it a couple of times and really liked the finish of it prior to applying MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder, but the shade ended up being way too light for my actual skin tone. Luckily, Sephora has the most awesome return policy and I got my money back with the intention of saving it to buy another shade, but not before asking for a sample (123) just in case it didn't match again!

Summer agenda #6 COMPLETED

Before

After

My friend and I were having a conversation about messed up eyebrows and all I remember was her saying, "Yah, but yours aren't TOO bad." I'm not sure if she was referring to the overall shape or what, but it started to get under my skin, so with much pain, I decided to regrow my eyebrows a couple of weeks ago. I felt so gross for not plucking or trimming them especially because I had been meeting with a special someone and didn't want them to see me like that >__< I finally went to get them waxed yesterday @ a small salon in Windward Mall and the whole time the beautician kept saying, "OH MY GAWT! OH MY GAWT! YOU OVAPLOCK! DON DO DAT!!" Man, was that embarrassing.

I was somewhat pleased with the results..still getting used to them just because my eyebrows are normally thinner. I trimmed them once I got home though since I couldn't stand seeing the random strands of thick and thin hair. I also changed the color from mahogany to dark taupe using my old UD Brow Box in Honey Pot & NYX AUTO eyebrow pencil in #EP07 Charcoal:

Finally!

..My circle lens came in! @__@ I opted for the standard shipping and waited the full 3.5 weeks! I'll definitely expedite if I ever make another purchase, but I think I'll be pretty good for awhile now!

EOS Max Pure Brown

EOS Max Pure Grey

Summer agenda

1. Dye/cut hair & get permanent extensions
2. Buy swimsuit & wear it to the beach
3. Pass summer session classes with flying colors
4. Waikiki shopping spree
5. 50th State Fair
6. Reshape eyebrows

Hanazawa Rui

"Kimi o miteru to itsumo haato doki doki"

And it just keeps getting better

Might not have had the greatest day ever, but I went out with some mighty fine friends last night and had the best time as of yet!

REVIEWS GALORE!!

Sana Make Essence Concealer (Wrinkles):
I bought this @ Don Quijote thinking that it would be the cure-all for my fine lines problem since Origins Eye Doctor wasn't pulling through for me. It eliminates the super teeny tiny lines and the formula is so thin that it doesn't really conceal anything except that. Not to mention it takes awhile to dry and it becomes splotchy whether you use a brush or finger to apply. I tried to use it with the powder that came with the Bobby Brown Creamy Concealer Kit and then the actual concealer & powder, but it didn't make a difference. Well, if anything, the combination of the 2 concealers and powder made the area look like I had used white ash instead. BUT if you're looking for a lip concealer, then this works perfectly! @__@ I wouldn't dare lick my lips though since it already smells kind of funny.

Post from 04/04/2011 spree here!

• EVE Half Moon Clip-In Hair Extension in 4 (blackish brown): Even though the hair is synthetic (not too sure if it's all synthetic or a human hair mix?), it blends really well with my natural hair and doesn't feel heavy at all! I thought that the wavy curls would fall once I washed it, but they maintain really well. I'm thinking about straightening them so I can practice fish-tail braiding though. There's a label that says curling is ok as long as the heat isn't more than 370 something degrees, but I'm guessing that only applies to curling irons or heated curlers since the hair wouldn't run through the straightening iron technique like my natural hair would.
  
• Ardell Fashion Lashes 108 Black: Big disappointment. >__< They were more natural than I wanted them to be and I could hardly tell that they were lengthening.
  
• Bio-Oil: ..Still awaiting significant results, but at this rate, I'm thinking about buying Rodial Tummy Tuck.
• Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat 950/Rimmel French Manicure PRO French Lingerie 130: I used about 3-4 coats of Rimmel and 1 coat of Revlon and it lasted for 7 days without chipping at the tips. Maybe next time I'll try to concentrate on sealing the tips?
• Origins Eye Doctor: As much as I wanted this to work, it hasn't helped one bit. No reduction in fine lines which is what I really needed ;__; Totally not worth the 30 something dollars, although I did need some kind of moisturizer for my eyes. If anything, I might just buy another tube of MAC Fast Response Eye Cream since that seemed to solve my problem for the past 2 years (I stopped using it because it didn't reduce puffiness around my eyes)!

 Pending review:

Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation:
I thought that light coverage would be best in any and every situation until I went to Ginza and saw a boatload of pretty girls with flawless skin. I mean, obviously they were wearing a full face of makeup, but I felt like mines (Lancome Teint Miracle Bisque 4) was too sheer especially for special occasions. I still have yet to use it, but I'm quite excited since it's received a lot of good reviews ^__^

A day in the life of me & Tohchan

Me: Kissy?
Tohchan: ??

Me: Prease??
Tohchan: ????

Me: KISSY!
Tohchan: Nyo!!

Me: Mmmuuah!!
Tohchan: I SAID NYO!!

Me: ;_________;
Tohchan: Bleh.

YAY Present!! ^__^

Can't stop, won't stop

For the past month or so, I've been having cravings as if I was prego and eating as if I hadn't eaten for days. I tried to eat more fruits and vegetables, but they don't fill me up like junk food. Last night was no exception @__@

Stopped by @ Jack in a Box for some Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges and an Oreo Shake after inhaling my dinner. I actually wanted to shove my face in a chocolate cake, but there was no parking @ Zippy's. Buu~ Time to haul some serious ass at the gym tomorrow -__-

Edit: Dr. BFF Jill figured my insatiable hunger stems from being able to eat whatever I want (as opposed to being on a strict prego diet)..mixed with post-Lent sugar rush, Skype, & Epic Meal Time.

Much needed break

Not to say that I deserve the rest, but after experiencing my worst semester to date, this break is definitely appreciated. No school and only two days of work this week so I've been spending more time with the bambino and being productively unproductive (meaning that I've been spending my free time reading reviews, watching tutorials, and making a game plan for frivolous purchases).

Hopefully I'll get the lazy bug out of my system by the end of this week so that I'll be on fire especially since Project GCW (gym, class, work) will commence on Monday. Yeah buddy.

Addict

I thought I would be able to live with just one pair of circle lens, but I ended up buying two more yesterday >__< I finally got used to wearing them by the third try and for vanity's sake, I like how my eyes aren't as squinty when I smile. I was kind of disappointed once I realized how dark the Max Gold Black were in comparison to my natural eye color, so I ended up buying Max Pure Brown & Grey.

I figured I might as well switch it up too since I have 4 more pairs of Diamond Lash ; A ; ..not that I don't like them though! It's just that they're very, VERY durable, so going through a whole pack might take me quite a long time @__@

Helloooooo, summer!

Forgot about my impending grades that are going to wreak havoc upon my social life by going out with my besties & work friends last night ^_____^ Nothing like a good time with good people to cushion the bottom-whooping that I'll probably receive in a few days.

Then again, shopping can always compensate for that too, nee?

As for the rest of my summer plans, there's work, school, and *starry eyed gasp* maybe even summer love??

40 hours and counting

My way of celebrating the end of the semester/start of summer -- retreating to my bed. Nai nai <3

"Good morning starshine, the Earth says, 'Herro!'"

In an attempt to study for my final and finish my presentation & paper, I pulled an all-nighter for the first time since probably project grad. I feel like I deserve an A for putting this much effort into everything, but I know that's only because I'm trying my best and doing all that I can within the last possible second. Procrastination at it's finest by none other than yours truly.

That's okay though..at this point I'm willing to do whatever I can to finish, so I can reap the reward of resting my tired little head on my ronery bed. And maybe if I'm up to it, buy myself some congratulatory end of the semester presents. YAY ME!

Things that make me sad:

The fact that I don't give a flying eff about school anymore despite the fact that I have a major paper and presentation due by Friday. I'm not even gonna lie..I'm still just as clueless as I was on the first day of class even though I attended and did the homework. At this point, I don't even know why I even contemplate doing anything since I've pretty much procrastinated past the point of no return. Like no joke. It's like I'm having a fat moment -- I hate feeling fat and I know I should do something about it, but hot damn, I do love to stuff my face.

On the brighter side, it's all downhill after 4:15 PM on Friday. Then I'll just have to worry about finding a new outfit for Saturday. *Sigh* Oh how difficult life can be.

Over it

This is how I felt after taking my first midterm for this semester. And it's gotten worse since then.

It would've been so much easier if I had taken classes that required a final exam rather than projects or papers so I could just get it over with in one swift motion. There's always summer session and next semester anyways, right?

Chili & taquito omelet

This is what happens when I yield to all of my cravings and watch too many episodes of Epic Meal Time.

I can't even make up the excuse that I needed it for brain power ;___;

Happy Mother's Day to ME!!

..And my mama. But mostly me since she's a veteran :p Also, HAPPY 6 MONTHS TO THE BEHBZ! ^__^

Here's my day in pictures:

 

The parentals have this thing about opening gifts before the actual day and I guess they passed it onto Tohchan, so he gave me this last Wednesday! ^___^ So proud to wear it now!!

Dad treated the fam bam to Paesano for lunch and I tried osso bucco for the first time! Yummy yummy bone marrow :9

Went shopping for a little while and bought these since I've been looking for some gold studs. This weekend definitely wasn't the best, so this was a good pick me up! ..Especially right before finals @__@

My cutie behbeh ~ all spiffy :3

My aunty came over to drop off the best bread pudding ever and left me a cute note ^__^ Thanks to everyone else who wished me a Happy Mother's Day too! I wasn't expecting it at all, but random texts throughout the day sure made me feel extra special! <3

Random rant: Terrible day

I was rudely awakened at 4 AM and had a feeling that this was just the start of bad things to come. I ended up going back to sleep, but woke up 10 minutes late which somehow led to me leaving the house 30 minutes after I had planned. I got stuck in traffic in the pouring rain, clocked in unbelievably late, and spent the rest of the day at work. When I arrived home after driving through another downpour, I realized that I had scraped my elbow somehow and was bleeding all over the place.

..But seriously, the thing that bothered me the most about today (well, technically this whole week) was being disrespected. Funny how guys seem to think that being a jerk is somewhat attractive. It might've worked in elementary school, but that was how many years ago and I don't like boys anymore. Playing games will intrigue me, not keep me. I like men who are kind and empathetic. The ones who apologize after doing something wrong and try to fix their mistakes rather than revert back to treating me like a second class citizen. I like the kind of guy who shows me that he cares and expresses his feelings, not the ones who expect me to infer how they feel. And above all else, reciprocates. Drop the front and I'll drop mines. Give me respect and I'll respect you. Treat me like a princess and I'll try my very best to make you feel like the luckiest guy in the universe.

On a happier note though, I solved my lash/lens problems and had lunch with my bestie! Not to mention, had a pretty darn good hair day ^__^

Happy Boy's Day!! ^__^

I remember hating Boy's Day in elementary school since it meant that all of the girls had to do be extra nice to them. But now, I couldn't be happier to have a reason to celebrate! The grandparentals bought him a gogatsu ningyo that has a fan symbolizing success and a helmet for honor and I also bought him a miniature koi-nobori!

I'm so proud of my growing baby ^__^ He never fails to put a smile on my face and reminds me of how blessed I am. It's crazy to think that he was only the size of a lima bean just a year ago <3

Circle lens & lash experience @__@

Ordered my first pair of EOS Max Gold Black circle lens & pack of Diamond Lash Glamorous Eye on April 20th (PAY DAY!!) and paid a little more for expedited shipping (arrived April 25th)! I'm calling this post an experience rather than a review solely because I've never worn contact lens before and had no idea what to expect being the newb that I am.

It took me a good 15 minutes to figure out how to open the bottle (battle scars included)/somehow extract the lens and another 45 minutes to place them in my eye. This is quite embarrassing, but I went on Youtube to watch tutorials and even then, I had the hardest time..I almost gave up thinking that my eyeballs were just too darn small, but I figured out that I need to use multiple fingers to finally get the lens to stick -___-

I couldn't believe how long they were when I first opened the package since they didn't look as extreme in the pictures on the internet. I also noticed that the "spine" is twice as thick as any Ardell Lash..and twice as uncomfortable. These bad boys are HEAVY and I was worried that my lash adhesive was too weak to hold them in place @__@ I'm still kind of paranoid that they'll blow off in the wind someday..

I also took heed of how dry my eyes could possibly get so I bought Rohto Arctic from Don Quijote. I had a slightly red eye one morning, so I figured I've give it a go and it burned my eye like icy hell. What made things worse was that my fan was blowing right at my face ;___; ..Good news is that the redness subsided shortly after.

I wore them for the first time at a work event and I couldn't figure out what bothered me more -- the lens or lash? Maybe a few more drops of liquid mint and a slight trim of the spine will solve my problems? Definitely going to try again though since I kind of like the doll-eyed effect! ^__^

Aroha Bash

SO. I got some mileage out of my VIP pass this year by actually staying for the concert rather than just stuffing my face in the back and bolting out. Definitely not one of my most favorite memorable experiences since I can only describe it as gross and disgusting. I'm trying to be more open-minded, but it's kind of hard to enjoy myself when I don't even listen to this type of music to begin with. Not to mention, it didn't really help when I was already getting a good glimpse of the types of people who were going especially after selling them tickets. In a nutshell ~ sweat, drugs, alcohol, and grinding to the nth degree.

And that was my cue to flash the pass and retreat to the back, sometimes all the way to the ticket trailer where I knew fer sure that everyone showers on a daily basis.

Eye candy

I'm not really into K-pop, but Jay Park makes it seem damn good.

Thankful

I know I've probably told you nearly everything regardless if you wanted to hear it or not, but I've never thanked you for being a true friend.

I was there for you when you asked me to because I've always cared about you and when you told me that you'd return the favor, I kind of brushed it off thinking that I would never need help. I would rather have someone depend on me rather than vice versa. But you answered my text in a heartbeat that night when I couldn't think of anyone else to turn to and you continue to listen and console me.

Now that I think about it though, I've always looked to you as a security blanket. I don't know if you remember, but I would always save a seat next to me in hopes that you'd eventually take it. Even if I teased you, I honestly felt the most comfortable when I knew you were near because there hasn't been a day that's gone by when you haven't made me laugh or put a smile on my face at the least <3

My only wish for us is that no matter what happens, I hope that we'll always be there for each other like how it's been since day one.

Love bunnies

Words can't express how happy this boy makes me :3

A little less than a quarter of a century life crisis

When I was 18, I imagined myself to be in a long-term relationship while on the border of getting engaged by the time I was 21. I'd graduate by 22, enter grad school soon after, and be outta there with a job & married by 24. I'd start having kids by 25 and stop until I hit 30. I think I stopped planning after that because anything past 30 sounded like it would be smooth sailing. You only get finer with age, right?

That was my life plan when I graduated from high school. Now, I'm nearly a year away from graduating from college and I'm in panic mode not knowing what I'm going to do. I'm not even in a relationship, getting into grad school is a lot more difficult than I thought it'd be, and just because I have a degree, doesn't necessarily guarantee a career. I obviously jumped the gun on having a baby by 5 years and now my only concerns are making him happy and finding someone who'll love both him and me. And I'm not gonna lie, trying to balance home life with a "better now than never" late-blooming social life can be frustrating.

So. Yah.

Now that Lent is over..

Twizzlers, POG, Liliha Bakery coco puffs, Love's Bakery doughnut holes & Kaneohe Bakery apple doughnut

Dim sum for brunch, Zippy's chili for dinner, & haulolo (haupia + kulolo) for dessert.

Amen.

Hello, my name is Kimi & I'm a shopaholic

I'm not too sure if this complication stems from my hiatus or because I just have too much time on my hands going over my insecurities and feel as though I need an ego booster every now and then. Or both. I used to be the kind of girl where my wants dissolved into nothing overnight. But now, wants turn into needs and sometimes I just can't help but buy impulsively. More money, more problems. More problems, more clothes.

I almost forgot to mention that my first online garment order from Asos.com finally came in last Saturday! ^__^ I was nervous to try it on since my friend had told me that she heard the sizing is either too big or too small, but it fit perfectly to my relief (I've never had to ship anything let alone return something and hope that the next size will be "the one"). The fabric and style is perfect for summer, but I'm not too sure where I would where this to..hopefully something will come up in the near future!

TFNC One Sleeve Embellished Layered Dress

I also did the unthinkable and bought a pair of EOS Max Gold Black circle lens and a pack of Diamond Lash Series 2 No. 1 Glamorous Eye. I don't know what more to say besides the fact that I'm the biggest hypocrite ever and I hope that I don't go blind.

And lastly, my mom and I did the usual weekend routine today, but we felt that it was too early to leave, so I decided to try heels on just to kill some time at Nordstrom. I think she secretly wants me to splurge sometimes because she used to always say that I was boring when I wasn't interested in shopping (circa beached whale days). Anyways, I wasn't planning to buy anything..until I fell in love with these:

Trouve 'Lavont' Caged Sandal

I was just about to say that my collection was complete, but I realized that I need a grey heel to match all of my black outfits. Just one more pair, I swear. Then again, that's what I said about a solid brown pair.