Checkup on daily life.

Hey guys, just doing the odd checkin to let you know where I am in life right now...!

I was a bit out-of-commission because last Thursday I had my wisdom teeth removed. The procedure itself was alright. I was really nervous because I'm not good with needles and I have a fear of surgeries, so when it was time to put me under I think I gave the doctors a bit of trouble from all of my shameful panicking. I think I actually fainted when they started the anesthesia just because I've heard it takes longer to fall asleep then the time it took my to go. He started the stuff and then BAM I was gone lol...

The worst thing hasn't been the actual pain, but not being able to eat the foods that I want to.. Since for the first day you can't feel a thing since the anesthesia is still in effect. Then you're on some wicked pain medication so it doesn't hurt for much after that except in the mornings when you wake up. Even though it's been a week, I still ice my cheeks so I don't have much swelling, although I'm starting to bruise..

Other than that there hasn't been much going on!

Next week I'll be working with my lovely MOETRON girls to work on my STRENGTH cosplay for FanExpo 2011. It's going to be wicked, so please look forward to it!

And the other thing is I went to go see Captain America last night. The movie itself was ok, but I'm glad I went to see it just for the spoiler Marvel movies always show at the end..... soooooo excited for May 2012!

And that's all!
Until next time!

Thoughts on: Flowers & Bushes.

I wonder if I am the flower or the bush.

What determines it? Age? Personality? Wealth? Family? Looks? Dreams?

Is it that I am still vibrant and delicate, as I move on to another year at university... and being 20 years old?
Or is it that I have left the age of being watched and sought after for my looks and instead decide to grow larger, more stable roots that makes me desirable?

When people pass me, do I stand out beside the sea of other people? Or do I blend in because I am not too concerned with my own life?

If I am a bush, I look at the flowers and wish I could be more like a flower.
But if I am a flower, do I really wish to be a bush?

And even if I am a bush, flowers can still grow on me and hide my stems and leaves. I find the idea very rude that, even though flowers have all these assets, they don't find it enough to just keep them. They have to cover up the worth of the bushes so by-passers only see the vibrant flowers.

Always being compared... how can a bush stand up against a flower?

The only comfort I find for bushes, if it is true that I am one, is that there are far less gardeners who have an idea how to take care of flowers than there are gardeners who know what they are doing when they buy a bush.

DUAL POST! KONAD & "BABY" BLUE NAIL POLISH

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share this post with you today!


While this may not continue with the package of goodies I received as a gift, this is still beauty related and I hope you enjoy it. Please comment below and tell me what other things you'd like to see in future posts!


Anyways, here is the first item I have on my list for you today:

Konad Stamping Nail Art Kit

(official website)

I cheated... I bought this on eBay ;A;... OH GAWD FORGIVE ME!

But anyways, I first saw these on a gyaru's beauty channel on YouTube and was instantly intrigued. I've wanted to get into nail art for the longest time, but was having a bit of trouble because I'm terrible with my left hand. If I wanted to try a design, then I could do it with only one hand!

At first I thought this idea of stamping a design on your nail was too good to be true, but here's my take on it:

Talking about the packaging, it's rather pleasing to the eye. I mean, even though there are butterflies and flowers everywhere, what can you expect from something that decorates your nails? The kit I purchased comes with a stamper, an image plate and a small-sized bottle of their 'special' nail polish (usually white). However because I picked mine up from eBay, the seller offered me a second image plate of my choice. 

You can check out the official website listed above to check out all of their plate designs! There's something for everyone it seems and packages that suit the casual to the hardcore nail artist.

When looking at the plate designs, it might be a good idea to write down the plate number (for example, I have both m77 and m39). It's easy to lose track of your favourites and it would suck if you ordered the wrong one!

So, to use the stamp set, you can refer to the directions on the back of the box. Apply your nail polish like usual until it's COMPLETELY dry. You don't want to smudge it...! (This brings me to part two of this post as well!)

"Baby" Blue Nicole OPI

I don't even care that it's Justin Bieber. It's a GORGEOUS robin egg blue...

And just a couple things about this polish:

• Goes on very opaque (I only needed 1 coat, but applied 2 out of habit)
• Bright colour
• OPI hasn't failed me before. Just remember to apply a top coat so it doesn't chip as easily!

Also, I apologize for my cuticles... I have a habit of biting them when I'm nervous or stressed. (I just had some oral surgery so I'm not surprised they're this bad haha;;)

And the shot using the design plate!
I have to say, I had to try this over again about... 3 or 4 times before I managed to get an image on the stamp. I say an image because I literally went from 0% on the stamp to a 100% clear design. I feel accomplished, though, for being able to flaunt a cute design like this (FINALLY). 


Final thoughts
Pros: 

• Hundreds of designs to choose from
• The appeal of an easy system
• Pretty nails! AT LAST!
• You can purchase read-to-go kits (there are many different ones on Konad's site)

Cons:

• You have to purchase plates, where you may not love all of the designs on it
• You have to use their longer-drying nail polish
• Learning curve
• Have to clean the plate after each use

So I would recommend this to anyone who deserves a little help with their nails! Perfect for gifts to young girls and even moms! It's fairly high maintenance, but the results are worth it if you have the patience. 
Although... if you're a starving student like myself... go have a look on my old friend eBay. Most sellers are holding a deal with mixing and matching plates and polishes... so to get the most bang for your buck, take a look there first. Just make sure it's authentic.


Until next time!

Please stay cool in this heat!