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 ...as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland would exclaim.

I missed my weekly Wednesday post again... sigh. Oh well! Lacking energy recently - how did I used to complete so many things in one day?  🤔

I ventured into the Lor Kilat estate a while back with my friend. 






It's an interesting residential estate with semi-ds, terrace houses facing shops, restaurants and cafes. 

    We were actually there to eat Korean food at Woorinara (19 Lor Kilat, #01-02).

This Stir-fried Rice Cake with Seafood was a stew that came with a ton of Korean fishcakes, mussels, noodles as well as TWO crabs! For $35! I was very satisfied. (For it to be perfect, I would need some fire and spice 🔥)



Super yum.

We rounded off the trip with some coffees at the nearby Cowpresso.


Hope everyone has been keeping well! I'll write again when I'm in better spirits.

Love,

Skye

Hey guys! 

Wow, I'm checking in real late this Wednesday (typing this at 11.26pm).

I've been pretty busy what with work and almost weekly performances! As the saying goes, 台上一分钟,台下十年功 (Chinese proverb: one minute on stage requires the practice of ten years off stage). Though not very obvious or visible, a whole lot of preparation goes into work, as well as my live performances! Glad to say that there is indeed improvement over time. The progress definitely heartens me and I will continue to strive forward :)

In other news~!

In these recent months I have (yet) another new interest.

It's...

.

.

.

make up!

*gasp*

As a teen I have tried basics like concealers, eyeliners (lol the winged cat eye period) and some mascara. Makeup isn't something I was keen about, though I probably needed to learn it to hide my terrible eye circles. (I received once concealer as a present for Christmas, guys.)

Recently, however, I have changed my perception of make up and find it to be fun rather than a chore (or a bore.) I now feel more interested and motivated to master techniques!

Why, you may wonder? What sparked the change?

As with many of my hobbies and interests, it stemmed from a comic! More specifically, a webtoon.

Webtoons are basically comics but in a scroll-down style, rather than in pages like manga. They're really popular in Korea and many drama series are based on them!

From what I understand, creators upload weekly and subscribers can sometimes pay to see the next episode earlier, or unlock more episodes on the app. So far I've only read one webtoon but from what I observed, the art style and quality varies wildly. Some research also told me that while manga artists typically have a whole team of assistants and publishers, webtoon creators tend to be more of the amateur type that upload works on their own. Also, webtoons tend to be coloured but manga is still by and large mostly black and white, disregarding special occasions. 

So I visited the website and clicked on one of the top webtoons called True Beauty by Yaongyi because I vibed with the art style. Here it is!


What's it about: True Beauty is about a girl transforming her life with make up. As you can see, there is also a love triangle. 

😂 

There are about 211+++ webtoon episodes available now! 

What I LOVED about the webtoon:

1. RELATABLE! SO RELATABLE!

Like many other readers, I saw myself in the main character and grew to love her story. The power of representation is real.


Dozing off in class? All my teachers told me off. In hindsight I really should have slept earlier on school days...


I literally look like Jugyeong without makeup. Pimples, thick black glasses and all. LMAO. The potato life is very relatable to me. I love it. I feel very seen. HAHA


2. The MEME faces in the comic are EXQUISITE. 




I also loved all the fake names like "BALANCIAGE" and "YOOTUBE". 

There's also "BTS". 


3. The fashion and art style is pretty! 
The last memorable fashionable comic I read was Paradise Kiss and Nana! Definitely digging the art.  Sorry, forgot to screenshot these and am too lazy to scroll through 211 episodes...

4. It inspired me to approach makeup and learn more about it.

Got carried away with the webtoon and forgot to tell you guys about the makeup aspect. The MC uses makeup and 'teaches' us little tips and tricks along the way. However, I think her passion for makeup was the main factor that led to the change in my perception of it. She is always excited about new products and new ways of applying makeup, to the point that she wants to study makeup and work professionally as a makeup artist (includes special effects like zombie makeup!)

It seemed kind of fun so I tried it too. 

So I went to the stores and did some swatches to find possible color matches for my skin (still haven't found the right shade, wish I have a beauty influencer/YouTube friend that could help), and bought some new concealer and primer. The primer is amazing! It really makes all the difference in giving a smoother look. 

My mum and sister also gave me some cushion foundations, eyeshadows and lipsticks to try. I also experimented with hair curling and stuff since we're in this 'beauty phase'.

I think learning how to do makeup and basically groom yourself is a pretty useful skill set to have, especially when you need to be presentable, like at work, or for me, when I need to be in front of audiences. As this age I want to look less like a messy troll and more presentable. We want to show our best sides~! Plus, age isn't on our side and I have to start doing some skincare...

So anyway this 'soft' approach via the webtoon really inspired me to try out makeup and beauty related habits and products. Bear in mind that I am basically a potato and during the Covid circuit breaker period I even stopped using moisturiser which is considered the most basic of things in skincare. 

XD

While I don't foresee myself going down the dramatic makeup look route, learning the 'fresh and natural' looks appeal to me. I hope to achieve this goal!!! 

Alright, I didn't make it in time for a Wednesday post after all, but wishing you guys a lovely week ahead!

Love,

Skye

P.S. What other webtoon should I read? True Beauty remains my one and only so far. (I have also watched live action and I love how the mullet looks on Seojun.)

The temperatures in Singapore have been really high recently. To beat the heat, we got these Lipton Cold Infuse teas for cheap from Valu$. 

They're only 70 cents for a box of 15!!! 

For my international readers, Valu$ is a bargain chain store in Singapore. To keep prices low, they bring in parallel imports. They sell anything from snacks to cleaning products.

I got two flavours, Hibiscus Pomegranate and Elderflower Rose to try. 


I found it very funny that the tagline is: "LOVE WATER AGAIN". I suppose the flavouring really does help people who dislike the taste of water to hydrate! 



Here's what the teabag looks like. Smells pretty good!


It's very easy to make these. Just dump the tea bag into water, add ice or put it in the fridge. You could also probably add it to cold water straight away. It's convenient for you to use this in a bottle to go. I found a tall mason jar cup and used it instead of my usual mugs for some ~fancy~ vibes. Haha. 

This refreshing and zero caffeine drink is really perfect for a hot summer's day (which is basically every day in Singapore). You could probably make a large batch and leave it in the fridge. 

How did they taste?

Elderflower Rose

Refreshing probably due to the elderflower. The infuse actually uses other herbs like rosehip, rosemary, lime, and lemongrass. 

Hibiscus Pomegranate

Smells sweet and has a mild, refreshing aftertaste. Also contains rosehip, apple and pomegranate peels. 

I make the most of my teabag and keep topping up my water. Adding sugar would probably also make a pleasant drink, but I'm still trying to reduce my sugar intake so I didn't do that.

Out of the two, I think I prefer Elderflower Rose. 

That's all from me! Have a great week!

Love,
Skye

Update: My sister also bought the Lemon and Camomile flavour. It tastes good with a little extra honey! 🍯

Hey guys!

Yeah... I'm supposed to be on a diet but my sister received this as a gift so I got to try them! The box is very pretty too.


We have two tarts from Keong Saik Bakery :

1. Orh Nee (yam)

2. Mugi (genmaicha and barley)

Guess you guess which one I'm more interested in straight off the bat? 😜


If you guessed Mugi, you are right! Japanese teas are my favourite - matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, you name it. 

There is a thick genmaicha cream atop a layer of barley in this tart. Here's a close up:


The barley bits were a really nice surprise! The slight chewy texture provides some textural contrast to the cream. I really enjoy that they innovate regularly too and come up with new flavour combinations. They offer a selection of cakes, muffins, and even mooncakes for the season! Some interesting flavours that caught my eye include Taromisu, a yam paste and Kahlua coffee combination, as well as Seashore, an earl grey cake in a pretty butterfly pea blue.

As for the tart base, it is of a softer, buttery texture. I prefer something with more crunch though! 

If you're wondering why I said nothing about the Orh Nee Tart, it's because there's nothing much to say other than the flavour is decent and not too sweet. It's kinda predictable but it's a decent tart though it might not hit the spot if you're looking for an orh nee fix. 

Anyway, I think these tarts go for $8.80 a pop. We had a yummy tea time!

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Keong Saik Bakery
33 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089140
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Till next time,
Skye

This is the last of the Switzerland series! I hope you will enjoy these pictures.


 We found this lone durian (that did not smell) in an expensive, upscale departmental store.


BUY NOW OR CRY LATER

This is a shot of a vending machine in Switzerland. If you look closely...


...you will find that the pregnancy kit is placed next to the box of condoms. And right below those, are iced Cannabis drinks. Haha! 


Medieval meeting room - but make it modern with a coding table cloth. In fact, the entire museum (which was housed in a castle) had traditional art interspersed with modern art. For example, in a traditional sitting room with fancy wallpaper and chairs, there was a modern pop art piece of .... a hamster. Yup.


Sorry, someone drew a moustache and blacked out her teeth. Lolz.

The MacDonalds Happy Meal in Switzerland serves carrots, wow!


Our favourite cat and mouse. 



Mountains, personified.


Bubble Tea is sold for about >7CHF a pop. Feels like the Swiss are in their 'Each a Cup' era...will they ever enjoy bubble tea on a scale like an Asian country? 

🤔



 
A strange pasta donut exhibit in the castle.

Love,
Skye

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