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Gone Fishin'

Thursday, June 04, 2009 • • 2 Comments

I know I've been completely absent from the blogosphere and I apologize. I've taken a long break and honestly, I don't know if I'm ready to come back yet either. Maybe it's just me, but I go through phases. I grow to like things, and then I grow bored of them.

And don't get confused. I'm bored of my own blogging, not bored of your blogging. There's a big difference, because I still enjoy reading other blogs.

While I won't be updating this blog quite yet, I do have a new blog. It is more of a personal blog, which I have neglected to update too. But, I will update it more frequently than this. If you really want to keep up with my happenings, follow me on Twitter. It's about the only thing I update regularly.

And of course, thank you to those that still visit this blog. Much love to those that will visit the new blog. And tweet tweet to those that follow me on Twitter.

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An Update?!

Monday, March 30, 2009 • • 10 Comments

I've finally updated! Well, sort of. Don't get too excited as it's nothing related to beauty itself. Very sorry. But if you're here despite that, thanks for still visiting! I really appreciate it :) I hope you might notice something different. Perhaps, maybe the fact my blog theme and layout has drastically changed?

Yes, the uber cute theme is gone. It's not that I don't like cute. I love cute! But, to be honest, it's not really my style. Actually, I like to think that I don't have a particular style, thus allowing me the freedom to do whatever I please :P

For quite a while, I've even been considering changing my blog name because it seems so one-dimensional. I don't always want cute and adorable. Sometimes I want urban and edgy. But I decided against changing my identity completely. Rather, I just gave my blog a 'makeover'! How appropriate since this is a beauty blog, don't you think?

So, I hope you like the new theme as much as I do. It didn't take me as long to make customize this theme as the former and that made the transition quite easy. There are a few things that still need to be updated/fixed such as my blogroll which is now called 'Cupcake Reader' (bad wordplay of Google Reader). Please don't be offended if you're not listed yet! I just wanted to quickly change the theme as motivation to start blogging again regularly, which brings me to my next agenda.

I'm sorry that I haven't updated as I said I would previously. My only excuse this time is that I'm a slacker and I'm lazy. Maybe as a sidedish excuse, I'll mention that I haven't had my camera battery charged in the longest time because I don't have the charger. And, we all know that posts without pictures aren't nearly as entertaining or interesting. Hopefully, I'll get my charger back soon and I will begin blogging more often. I won't say regularly because that'll probably make me look like a lazy liar :P

But even though I'm not macro-blogging as of moment, you can catch me micro-blogging on phenom called Twitter. Just tweet me @cupcakegee.

Until then, ciao now brown cow!
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Returning Soon

Monday, January 26, 2009 • • 10 Comments

I know it's been quite a while since I've last blogged. I am terribly sorry that I haven't updated lately. I know many have wondered where I've gone and I deeply appreciate the concern! It's nothing too serious, but just that recent events in my life have required my attention elsewhere. Things are getting calmer and settling down, so I do anticipate blogging soon. I really hope to manage my time better to update more regularly.

I initially started to blog as an activity during my free time. I find myself having less free time than before, thus I'm blogging less frequently and hope that's understandable. Any spare time I have, I spend sleeping or catching up reading on other blogs. So, despite neglecting my own blog, please know that I'm still reading yours, even if you don't see my comments :)

I give my sincerest apologies to all my readers and fellow bloggers! I will answer any previous left questions and comments within the upcoming week or so too. I have a ton of posts from circle lenses, Dior, NARS, Smashbox, and more ahead. Again, a big thanks to everyone for your thoughtful words and concerns! And of course, thanks for your continued support!



Also, Happy Asian New Year! I say Asian to be general as several countries and cultures celebrate the new year based on the lunisolar calendar. I'm looking forward to a bright 2009, as it's my zodiac animal year of the ox! My best wishes to everyone, whenever your new year! Cheers all around! And, I'll be back in a jiffy!

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Haul: Friends & Family Sales

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 • • 17 Comments

This is my haul from the Sephora and Beauty.com Friends & Family Sale. It took 3 packages from Sephora and 1 from Beauty.com to complete the haul. Even though that sounds like a lot, I only ordered a few things at time. I couldn't make up my mind about all the items at once, so I ended up placing multiple orders.

What I purchased from Sephora:
* MUFE HD Foundation in #125
* Dior Face Pro-styler Concealer Palette
* Shu Uemura Blush in Amber 85 (returning, I don't like the shade)
* 4 Bourjois Blushes (only $7 each!)





Plus, my deluxe samples:
* Benefit Silky-Finish Lipstick in Bouquet Dive (full-size)
* Aquolina Pink Sugar Body Mousse
* Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero (same as travel size)



I only got the Pop Glow Belle from Beauty.com. I picked some Tarte items too but they were backordered. Then, that portion of my order was canceled because they wouldn't be able restock them. Since my order initially included Tarte items, I still ended up receiving the promotional free full-size Tarte Rejuvelash. And because when I placed my order, I had purchased over $100, I received the Rachel Roy Gift too!




The Rachel Roy Gift is pretty sweet! The case is nice and sturdy. There are a few full-sized items and the deluxe sizes are big. None of the samples are the those little dinky ones! I hate those.



So, besides that dull Shu Uemura blush, I like everything else I purchased. I think I'm set for blush and face color! Not to mention, I have some Coffret D'or blushes on the way too. And also not pictured, I just got the Naris Up Nose Peel and Eggshell Mask from all those reviews from Pink, Fuz, and Anne. I needed some weapons to battle whiteheads!
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Tagged: 6 Random Facts + 5/5 Lists

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 • • 8 Comments

Thanks to Suzie Wuzie, kawaiikao, and Decorative Diva for tagging me! I was tagged a while ago, but I'm so slow at these things :P

6 Random Facts (though it's similar to this)

1. I am allergic to red or fire ants.
2. I love the Gators, Tim Tebow, orange, & blue!
3. I cannot watch scary/horror/slasher films. I will faint -_-
4. No coffee & tea. I like my water cold, not boiled w/ leaves & beans.
5. I love Now and Laters, Sour Punch Straws, and Fruit Juice Nuggets.
6. I'm a true Floridian --I've never seen snow.

5/5 Lists (I had no idea what else to call this)

10 Years Ago:
1. I was young (and now I'm old...........).
2. I was a total tomboy.
3. I had a beeper/pager (which was 'cool').
4. I played soccer.
5. I watched MTV religiously.

5 Things on Today's "To Do" List (rather, tomorrow)
1. Return something to the store.
2. Sweep and mop the floor.
3. Buy paper towels & Sriracha sauce.
4. Study.
5. And study some more.

5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off my debts.
2. Pay off my parents' and relatives' debts.
3. Go traveling around the world with my family.
4. Buy a house and furnishings.
5. Invest and make more millions.

5 Places I have lived:
1. Tampa, FL
2. Seoul, South Korea
3. Boston, MA
4. Gainesville, FL
5. X

5 Jobs I have had:
1. Nanny/babysitter
2. Tutor
3. Dental assistant
4. X
5. X
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