I'm a Snorlax!

I dub myself the queen of procrastinators!

I have finished reading "Duchess by Night"
(Which was actually quite good. Albeit it being a lil too soppy at parts. But it's definitely a keeper.)

I have updated Avant La Mode.
Though I know I don't have to since I've just updated it yesterday. (=_=)"

I have planned all the things I wanna do once I finish writing the second chapter of my project paper.
Which includes watching "Crazy stupid Love"
*\(^_^)/*  <-- Me cheering with pom poms.

But I haven't even STARTED to type!
I have spent the whole day 'preparing' to write my stupid project paper.
*Flying kick muka sendiri*
I feel like a bum.

Maybe the picture of Snorlax makes more sense if I also disclose that I've GAINED 1 KG.
Despite my attempts to shed the pounds.
Ugh.






PS: This picture reminds me of Totoro! <3
Maybe I'll watch it after I'm done with my Project Paper.
*Acts like the 3 tests next week doesn't exist* 
*Sigh*

Broken promises

I've finally succumbed to the thrill of finding amazing deals at bazaars!
I have no idea why not a lot of people came to The Threadzoo @Red Carpet Avenue The Strand..
To be quite honest, it's one of the more interesting bazaars I've been to all year.
I think I've been to at least one event per week these past few months and I'm proud to say that I've kept my promise of not spending my hard earned $$$ on all the quirky (I love quirky) stuff I find there.

But The Threadzoo ruined my (almost) 1 year run by having vendors who sells BOOKS.
(=_=)"
I can't help it!
They had a title from Julia Quinn (!!!). *Swoons*
One I did NOT own! (O.O)
And once the ball started rolling, I couldn't stop myself to save my life.
Meh!

My guilty pleasures~

So $$$ spent there..
But then again, money well spent!
"Duchess by Night" (the one on the far left) is actually quite good!
BUT.
I have a test on International Trade Finance tomorrow..
And I still have the urge to read the darn book!
Arrrgh!!!

Oh, I also met lots of awesome people!
*Grins*

New amigos!
Mehehehe!

Sometimes

There were times these past weeks that I really wanted to blog- Because I was feeling down.
Funny how I REALLY start to write again when something goes wrong.

So I've stopped myself from blogging when I'm down.
Just so I don't muck up the aura of this site :P

And though I'm planning to start writing again.
In the back of my mind I cant help but think that this sudden burst of enthusiasm will fade soon.
Meh.

Tomorrow is yet another event for ALM.
This time, it's in Damansara.
And I have a paper due on Monday.
And my International Trade Finance test on Wednesday.
Yippie.

I better get my lazy ass in gear before I get into some REAL trouble.

Busy Bee

I've been a VERY busy bee!
Tee-hee~
ALM's pre-orders are more complicated then I thought..
But things are falling into place.
I guess I just need time to learn the ropes :s

Note to self: Plan ahead.
Check for holidays & when I will not be around to handle all pre-order details.
DO NOT place closing dates & estimated times of arrival on those dates!
Seems pretty basic and obvious right?
But I swear that it didn't even occur to me to think about that.
(=__=)"
Fail.

Am also somewhat nervous about going to Europe.
I'll be missing the first week of the semester & that's when I'm supposed to submit the first chapter of my project paper..
And I haven't even started editing for it!
Oh no..
I hope my darling teammates won't be too pissed at me for not being around.
Heh.



Oh, and the part that sucks most- my luggage limit is only 20 kg! Dammit!
But I wanna SHOP! 
Plan: Bring two suitcases, one check in luggage & one hand luggage. AND make sure my huge ass luggage is EMPTY! And if I can manage it, I'll pack REALLY light so that there's some space in my hand luggage!
Yeah! 
I can do it!
*Over!!!*


 

Delays. Delays! DELAYS!

Stress!
I hate it when there's delays.
Especially delays that I can't do anything about!

Yes, I am talking about ALM's second pre-order batch..
ALM's international warehouse is being refurbished.
WHY the hell would you want to do it NOW?!
When you know it'll be a super duper busy season due to the double festivities?!
Sheesh!
What crappy business sense! 
Delay one.


Mr Kastam says;
"Puasa.
Ergo, offices closes early.
Oh, and since we're fasting, we can't possibly go through all the shipments as fast as we usually do.
And did we mention that there's an increase of imported items because of the double festivities?
You will just have to wait your turn then..
Oh yeah, before I forget to mention it, it might take a week.
NO, you can't pick it up without us checking the items first."

Me;
"#*@%^*!!!!"

Delay two.


This means that I'll have to wait till Friday to know if I can pick up all of ALM's goodies.
*Sigh*
So near yet so far..
Thank god all my ALM babes & Dudes are cool with this..
I'd have a total breakdown if they start getting mad at me (=_=)"




PS: This is my exact expression at the moment..

Am super pissed.
But I cannot do a thing about it!
*Brewing*

Climbing the ladder

This is NOT a confrontation.
This is NOT hate mail.
This is merely an open letter. 
This is just something I've come to realize..

My new friend Syafika (fellow blogshop owner) was talking about how SOME (not all) established blogshop owners tend to refuse to reveal their "trade secrets" (Suppliers, mark ups & such).
I personally respect the right to withhold information to potential "rivals" but why get snarky?
I just don't understand..
Why would you NOT want to share?
Everybody has to start SOMEWHERE.
And though the defense of "I started at the bottom and had to claw my way up ALL BY MYSELF" may sound justifiable to your ears, it sounds petty to mine.
I, like you, had to grovel and plead to people to clink on my site.
I had be gracious to people who decided on what's hot & what's not.
To go out of my way to be in their good books.
And in the end, take the insult when they simply give you the snub- just when you think you're finally in.

It is hard.
And sometimes downright brutal..
When you're trying SO fucking hard but nothing seems to work out.
I am lucky.
I am fully aware of that..
To have a friend who has been in the online business for so long to take me under her wing.
To have friends who would brave the blistering hot weather just to help me handle booths and promote my brand.
And to have a boyfriend who would never let me quit- even when I feel like it's just too much.
THAT was what pulled me through.

If you have felt this..
This sting of being rejected.
Of being denied opportunities.
Of being kicked when you are down.
Why subject others to the same?

I have met people who I think will go places because of their openness to help each other..
And I personally think they are awesome.
(Maybe as awesome as I am! Tee-hee)
And we may be just starting out now, but all willows starts with a seed.

I had a blast at MMU today.
We may have difficulties now, but we'll find a way to be the Alphas.
I am sure of it!












PS: I guess this bitter truth also applies to organizers.
I'm simply not "cool" enough. 
YET.

Dang!

I missed blogging!
So so much..
My poor neglected bloggie~

I guess updating Avant La Mode everyday was more work then I thought.
But it's so worth it.
Like mooting, it makes me feel like I've actually achieved something..
If someone were to come up to me and say that I'll be running a blogshop all by myself last year, I'd laugh at them.
Now, I cant imagine not doing it.
The thrill of seeing your items sold out is amazing.
Even more so since I've built everything from scratch- all by myself..
(Ok, not ALL by myself- I'd totally die if the boyfriend, Meow & Keyla didn't help me out. Heh.)

Oh, and we're having our finals now.
As per usual, I am not studying.
And I just know that I'll kick myself when I realize that I don't have enough time to study.
Meh.

I'll study after dinner.
Promise.





PS- I'll FINALLY live my childhood dream of owning a Tamagotchi!
Hahaha. Noob, I know. But I SO want it!

I've hooked up with somebody who is willing to sell me two!
*Fingers Crossed!*

OoooooOooooooo...

I cannot get that stupid song outta my head.
Barbra Streisand.
Heh.
I swear, this is the most annoying song ever made.
Ever.
So much for creative lyrics..

Anywho.. I committed two huge boo-boos today.
All in one course: Criminal Law II.
1) I did not study for the test.
2) I sent in my test sheet early- as in, I was the ONLY one to send in the sheet early.
Good lord!

And no, this is NOT because I feel that Criminal law is easy peasy.
*Or maybe I'm just writing faster??*
I just cant seem to force myself to study at home.
And by 11, I'll get all sleepy.
My brain shuts down.
I am getting old.
Old and lazy.
Sheesh.

And I also blame LRM.



On the other hand, business is doing great.
Haha.
Maybe I can be a lawyer/Businesswoman?
Double whammy indeed :)

Gahhhh!!! Part 2

I have wasted ONE hour on the net.
Trying and FAILING miserably at attempting to find a stupid case.
Yeah, what a great mooter I am..
Suddenly I realise that I'd be dead meat without my dear Z.
Heh.

Oh! YAY!
Never mind.. I've found it!
Good lord!
I have to start learning how to effectively use Lexis Nexis..
Blegh!

I've been neglecting my personal blog..
And had been busy with the *ahem* "other" blog.
Haha.
We'll be premiering in UiTM at Law Faculty's No Wine And Cheese Party.
*Fingers Crossed*
I hope things goes well.
I SO need to recover my seed money :)

Next batch OTW!








Oh, and to the course work..
You are KILLING me!
Gaaahhh!!!

Yup, EPIC failure

Soooo...
Here's the thing, I'm SUPPOSED to save up.
You see, I'm dead broke.
Hence, the feeble attempt to start a blogshop to help ease my financial pain.
(Though I'm STILL hoping that the blogshop will work out.)
*Prays*

Anyways, my buying a new creme foundation (Benefit's Some Kind-a gorgeous) did NOT help matters.
Ugh.
*Flying kick muka sendiri*
But I was SO taken by the uber cute packaging!
(And the recommendation from Elle roped me in too..)

 

BUT I've come to realise that the packaging was the only thing I liked about it!
What the hell was Elle thinking??
I hated this!

1.It smelled foul. Seriously, I didn't expect it to smell good. But for god's sake, this makes my face smell funny! My boy will not want to snuggle near my face with this thing on!

2. It's so sheer, it can't even qualify as a primer! I keep needing to reapply and reapply and reapply to make sure it gives me the coverage I want. Which brings us to the next problem...

3. There's not really much product! For the price of this thing, one would expect it to have a lil more substance. At this rate, I'll hit the pan by next week and it'll all be gone by next month. NOT worth the money.

4. I thank god that He's blessed me with good skin. Because this thing is quite oily. Even when it has 'dried' and morphs into a powder-ish finish. I've heard that some people's faces breaks out when they use this!
*Gulp!*

Long story short, this thing's over rated.
DO NOT GET THIS!

On the other hand, I love this;

The Face Shop's Aqua Drop Sleeping Pack

I've only been using it for over a week but so far, it has served it's purpose :)
My face is moisturised and I (Somewhat) get that dewy look when I wake up.
So I'm happy enough.
But the best part is (atleast for me la~) the fact that if 'melts' on your skin!
It changes textures from a creme to H2O-like liquid.
It's really fun to play with.
Bahaha!






I've drawn a small calender- 15 days till my accessories arrive.
Am being an impatient twit- but I don't care!!!

Baby Steps!

First batch of stuff out!
*Yay!*

Though my accessories are still on the high seas..
I thought whaddaheck, what's stopping me from starting now??
XD

So sorry.
I don't have alot for you guys to choose from. YET.
Heh.

So I'll just give u guys the link and be sure to stay tuned!
I'm hoping that customs will release my items by the middle of Jan!
*Fingers crossed!*

http://avant-la-mode.blogspot.com/

I'm also offering all Shopping Roll, Fashiono & A Shopaholic's Den readers a 10% discount on all the items I have 1listed.
It's certainly unfair to have that and not allow it for my own readers as well kan?
So if you're reading this, and see something u like, just e-mail me about it :)








I want all my lovely accessories to arrive quick!
Arggh!!!

To debut or not?

I am on track!

Wohoo!!!

I'm finally done with the final touches of the blogshop.

The banners, terms & conditions and packaging strategy.. Woah! This is no joke.

It's hard work!
I just hope I can pull it off alone :/

Anyways, presenting my new blogshop! (or at least it's banner..)

The official banner, designed by moi!
*Heh*

I'm starting out with accessories.
And a few other odd (but fabulous) items here and there..
The problem is, I have the few odd items on hand.
But not the accessories.
Haha!
I guess I have to wait a lil longer for them to arrive :)

The question is, do I start now?
Or should I wait???







The boyfriend is back home.
I shall miss u!
Get back quick please!


P/S: The bestie has already planned a bunch of things to do for the new year's countdown.
And I may not be there.
Instead, I'll be in the moot court.
Training for Jessup.
Yippe.
*Note the sarcasm*

:)

To do list:

1) Finish writing the memorials for both applicant and respondent - Check!

2) Finalize stock order for blogshop - Check!

3) Make payments for new house - Check!

4) Make payments for stock ordered -Check!

5) Resolve parental unit problem - Check!

All I need to do now is read up for all my footnotes and wait patiently for my stock to arrive!

*Giddy!*

Heh.

Who would have thought that I'll do something like this??

I guess it's true that you'd do what you have to do in a time of need.

This is the only way I know how I can pay the rent without working..

The new semester is about to start!

GAH!

It suddenly dawns..

I really didn't get my holiday.

This whole mooting thing is a love-hate relationship indeed.

I miss the boyfriend.

I've not spent time with him for what seems like ages.

And his only a 5 min drive away!

(=.=)"

I hope he understands..

Blogshop in progress

Been very busy with getting ready for moots, setting up my own blogshop AND dealing with the parental unit.

*Sigh*

I know my memorial needs work but I'm too darn lazy to get to it.

That.. and the fact that I've lost the mood to do all the work with the piles of problems in my way.

I am beyond nervous about my blogshop.

Because I've put in so much into it.

Because if it doesn't take off, I'm basically screwed.

Am as scared as heck.

But I've decided to do this, and I'm gonna carry it through.

The parental unit is not very happy with me.

well, at least one of them isn't.

Sometimes you just realize that even parents have egos too.

I knew when I enrolled into UiTM that I'll have to thread lightly.

A parent in the same university is pretty much the same as going to the same high school where your parent is a teacher there..

NOT fun!

I absolutely hate having to be super nice to everybody- even if I hate their guts.

I hate having to sneak around just to have a good time out with friends because supposedly, good girls don't experiment. They don't go out at night.

They stay in their stuffy, hot dorm rooms and fucking study-while wearing the baju kurung.

*pfft!*

People should mind their own damn business.

Oh, and my car got towed on Friday.

Fuck.

More money out the window.

Am hoping that by Monday, everything will be settled.

well, either that or..

1) Things get worse with the parental unit and WWIII ensues.

Which means;

2) I'll have to delay the opening of my blogshop.

And results in;

3) No mood to write the bloody memorials.