Small picture update!

My new bed.

No, just joking.
My aunt gave my family a cupboard (it's the one below the blankets), and my mom, being the woman she is, smacked wheels on it and put some of our bookshelves on the cupboard.
She put a blanket on the remaining space so we can sleep there, but it's really hard and much more narrow than it seems in the picture.
We still sleep there once in a while HEE.

Elrin's penguin, which is HUGE.
I didn't expect her penguin to be that big and round, so I got a shock when I saw it.

Elrin's kitty wearing a bag hee~
She got stuck.

Still not knowing how to get out of the bag.

Give up.

Using my brother's computer and desk in his room...
I've taken over his room...
His bed is filled with cosplay stuff and books...
My study table is left untouched for weeks...


But yeah, still struggling to get things done.
Exams and Comic Fiesta are in two months, and I feel that I'm not doing things fast enough, good enough.
Still have a lot of things to learn, a lot of things to make and a lot of things to buy.
Ooh, and my new contact lens has arrived~
Thanks Jun for helping to purchase them~
Now waiting for my wig from Elrin...
;A;
But yup, till then~

What did I say about consistency and dedication...

Yup, truly lacking in it.
I have to say though, that I didn't foresee that I'd be so busy...
Thought that I'd be able to handle things, but evidently I'm still very bad at managing time...
I do hope that I'll manage to get back more control with organizing my life (not as dramatic/emo as that sounds), especially since things are starting to become more important now.
I'm definitely slacking less compared to last time, which makes me wonder how did I manage to cope with all my stuff last time when I put in so little effort and time...


Whenever I look at my cosplay plans, I feel nauseous cause of  nervousness.
OTL

Off to Animangaki!

Started putting half of my makeup at around 5am, since my sleeping time's screwed at the moment.
Hee.
Anyway, shall wait for Mirai to fetch me.
See you~

Update~

Hee.
Yup, I watched X-Men three times.
First is with Shawn, then my dad, then with Jun.
Keeping the tickets in my memory box~


Also, there was a time when Elrin, Mirai and Haru (I feel kinda weird calling you this, but nevermind...) went to BBQ Plaza to eat.
Mirai and I shared a stove, whereas Haru and Elrin shared another.

Mirai and my stove.
We finished everything~

Elrin and Haru's stove.
THE PICTURE DOES NOT SHOW HOW BURNT IT IS.
It was really really burnt, and the soup was very concentrated.
Frankly speaking, Mirai was the one who took care of the stove, so the main reason why the soup was tasty and could be finished, was cause of her.
._. /

We also fried the lime.


Then not so recently, I borrowed Feli's wig, and cause it was in a mess, I decided to wash and groom it for her...
As it's a curly wig, I had to curl it back hur.

Didn't take an after picture...
Perhaps I shall, one day.
The wig's so soft and squishy~


It seems that I haven't posted photoshoot pictures for a while.
:x
Shall post some up next time, I guess.
\o/

Miku dance

Also, remember this picture of Miku teaching Rin how to dance?

Here's Miku dancing.

...Yeah.

Miku slap

If you guys remember this...

Miku slapping Rin.
Here is Miku practicing her slapping.

I feel so proud of myself! :D

Was the only student in tort class hee.
Two were sick, but there's only eight people in the class.
:\


Also, I joined this online competition for fun, and I managed to get top 30...
'A'
http://www.otakuhouse.com/blogs/cosplay-idol-blog/asian-cosplayer-australian-cosplayers-top-30/
Didn't expect it at all...
But thanks to all who voted.
._. /

Update!!

Haven't blogged anything because, well, nothing's been happening recently.
Shall write about some stuff...

- A lot of people I know went/are going to China this year.

- Just filed my nails.
\o/
I quite like my nails.
Every time I meet someone they comment about how long it is and ask whether it's troublesome though.
I can still do type, cook, clean, et cetera with long nails, just that I'm slower, and they hurt if I'm not careful.
I do miss playing the piano though.

- Next week's the week when everyone's coming back~~
\o/
Can't wait~

- My room's really in a mess, in the sense that everything's already clean and in order, but there's a pile of stuff on my bed which I don't know what to do with...
My study room too...

- Cookies are still the best to be eaten with milk~

- Comic Fiesta's coming, and I'm not exactly hyped.
Don't really know what to cosplay, and I'm not really excited to think of what to cosplay or to do any props.
Probably a sign that I'm going to stop soon?
I still really enjoy looking at cosplay photography, admire the make up, costume, props and all that though.
*rolls*

- Bought some birthday presents...
A lot of people I know are born in December...

- Want to go for a manicure one day hehehe...
Want somebody to file my nails for me...

Alright, going to go shower, then clear my room up a bit.
I need to make everything in order before my mom comes home...

Whee~~~

Recently I've been reading Nurarihyon no Mago~
/o/
I've seen quite a number of its cosplay, but Xan finally got me to read it.


I'll be going out tomorrow, and maybe I'll be able to shop a bit.
...Hopefully I'll actually shop...
|D
I need some new shoes and stuff.

Cosplay Tag

1. Who did you first cosplay as?
Linalee from D.Gray Man.

2. When and where did you first cosplay?
CF '07.

3. When and where was the last time you cosplayed?
TAF '10.

4. Who have you cosplayed as in the past? (newest on top)
...Am I supposed to list them all?
Uh I shall list only some...
Shinra (Durarara!!)
Kai (Switch)
Miku (Alice Human Sacrifice)
Luka (Hajimete no Koiga Owaru Toki)
Chrome (Katekyou Hitman Reborn)

5. Who is your favourite person to cosplay as?
Miku, Synchronicity version.

6. Who do you REALLY wanna cosplay as?
Hmm...
I usually just tag along with whatever cosplay plans my friends have...
:'D
...Other versions of Linalee I guess?
Cause I've picked up D.Gray Man again to read, so...
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7. How many of your friends cosplay?
...A lot.

8. Have you ever walked around in public in your cosplay outfit?
Yes, but it was a cosplay outing.

9. Have people in public ever recognized you and asked for photos?
No.

10. Have you ever made your own cosplay outfit?
No.
Don't think I'd be able to, since my mom doesn't want me to cosplay that much.

11. What was your favorite cosplay experience?
CF '09 day 1.
My friends and I were at some location where there were not as many people, and we went all out and played.
I carried everyone bridal style.

12. What is your worst cosplay experience?
CF '08.
I was supposed to cosplay Rin for day 2.
The costume arrived on day 1, and it was badly made, so I didn't cosplay Rin.

13. When and where did you first learn of cosplay?
CF '06.
My friends had opened an artist booth for the first time and I tagged along.

14. What did you think of it then?
I was intrigued with the wigs and costumes.

15. What do you think of it now?
...An expensive hobby.
OTL
But it's fun.
Recently there's a lot of 'new' people too...

16. Where do you usually cosplay?
Events and private shoots.

17. Have you ever done a cosplay skit on stage?
No.

18. Do you plan your cosplay outfits way before you’re meant to wear them?
...Sort of.
Usually months before I plan to wear it, especially for new plans.

19. Ever have something terrible happen to your outfit?
...No?
I borrowed Mirai's shoe before for an event, and the sole came off, but a stranger helped me to glue it back.

20. What is the best thing about cosplay?
The friends.

21. What is the worst thing about cosplay?
That some people want popularity out of it.

22. Why do you cosplay?
...Shouldn't this question be somewhere at the top...
To spend time with my friends (cause nearly all my friends are cosplayers, or photographers).

Stolen from Facebook...

~Meiko~
[ ]You like alcoholic drinks. (Rarely drink.)
[ ]You like to wear womanly clothing. (I prefer guys clothing. D:)
[x]You look mature, but don't always act like you are. (...I think I am pretty immature for my age. o.o)
[ ]You don't mind wearing clothing that's a littly skimpy. (I don't dare. :'< I'll probably burn people's eyes out.)
[x]You think women don't need long hair to be pretty.
[ ]You speak your mind whenever something bothers you. (Depends on situation.)
[x]You like sad songs. (Depends too.)
[ ]Your saturday night is spent going out more often than not. (I rarely go out.)
[x]You like having company around you a lot.
[ ]Your voice is a womanly, but still good for high songs. (...I DON'T KNOW WHETHER I HAVE A WOMANLY VOICE. But it's... squeaky? D:)
[ ]You have a lot of energy. (Depends on what. \o/)
[x]When your mind is set at something you will see to it that it happens. (Depends on what too.)
Total: 5/12

~Kaito~
[ ]You like singing silly songs.
[ ]You like to wear shawls.
[x]You often wear a coat even when other people don't. (Jackets, yes.)
[ ]Ice cream is your favourite food. (I like it, but I get sick of it quickly...)
[ ]Your voice sounds best when singing low. (I can't sing low...)
[ ]People often suggest potential lovers for you.
[x]You prefer that guys have short hair. (Depends on the style too.)
[ ]People make fun of you often. (Not sure. D:)
[ ]You are submissive rather than dominating in relationships. (...I don't know, but I really don't think so...)
[ ]Blue is/has been your favourite colour.
[ ]You often make song parodies. (I have, but not anymore.)
[ ]You get a lot of attention from the opposite gender.
Total: 2/12

~Miku~
[x]You have tried leeks before. (I LIKE IT.)
[x]You like/liked the color cyan at some point in your life. (Was fascinated with it at one point.)
[ ]You like to do Leekspin with random straight objects.
[ ]Your first favorite pairing involves Miku. (I don't have a favourite pairing.)
[x]You often catch yourself singing songs originally by Miku, even if you don't know the words. (For some reason I seem to listen to covers of Miku's songs more.)
[ ]You insist on listening to Miku's version of Leekspin.
[x]Your singing voice is high. (Not that high...)
[x]You can hit high notes without too much trouble. (...I guess. O.O But my voice is weak.)
[ ]You hate slow songs unless Miku sings them.
[ ]You tend to like to dance.
[x]You tend to lead your group of friends. (...Even though I try not to. orz I don't want to become bossy...)
[ ]You wish Miku had her own version of RING X RING X RING. (Never heard that song.)
Total: 6/12

~Rin~
[ ]You have shoulder-length hair. (Had.)
[ ]You're the oldest of your siblings.
[ ]You like to wear lighter clothing. (I prefer darker clothing.)
[x]You're something in between a girly-girl and a tomboy. (I guess so. D:)
[ ]You like big machines.
[ ]You like to and are good at torturing your siblings.
[ ]You tend to be really peppy.
[x]You like citrus fruits.
[x]You don't have that many skirts. (Skirt shorts.)
[ ]Green is the enemy.
[x]You like the song Meltdown.
[x]You have every girl's trouble of confessing to boys. (I guess I will when I do.)
Total: 5/12

~Len~
[ ]You like to wear your hair in a ponytail, even if it's a hassle to get it to stay. (I don't really like tying my hair.)
[x]You are the youngest or in the middle of your siblings.
[ ]Your siblings like to torture you, and you often get beat.
[ ]You get all the tough love in the family.
[ ]You have the lyrics to a lot of Len songs.
[ ]You like to sing Len's version of World is Mine, even if you're a girl. (I find his version weird...)
[x]You like fast songs, but slower ones are fine too.
[x]You're more of a follower, but you know you have potential.
[x]You like bananas.
[ ]People like to be around you.
[ ]Your voice is neutrally toned.
[ ]You can hit both low and high notes without too much trouble.
Total: 3/12

~Luka~
[ ]You're very mature; possibly more mature than you should be at this age?
[x]You have your cute moments. (Tend to be embarrassing too...)
[ ]You get annoyed if people ask you pervy questions. (I'll give them pervy and lame answers.)
[ ]Someone currently likes you, but you like someone else.
[x]You like tuna.
[ ]You like long skirts.
[ ]Your voice is very womanly.
[ ]You can hit low notes without too much trouble.
[ ]You were born sometime in January.
[x]You think octopi are cute.
[x]You aren't the kind of person who sings all the time. (I don't dare. D: I don't have a good singing voice.)
Total: 4/12

~Gakupo~
[ ]You have a thing for samurai.
[ ]Your favourite weapon is a katana.
[x]You sometimes catch yourself acting like an idiot while meaning well.
[ ]Your voice sounds a bit funny sometimes, but is good when you try your best at singing.
[ ]You like guys with long hair.
[x]You don't mind it when guys have a feminine side.
[x]Eggplant is one of your favourite vegetables. (With belacan~~)
[ ]Purple is/has been your favourite colour.
[x]You have a rather silly side. (I guess. D:)
[ ]You look like a bishie or wished you look like one.
[ ]You think CDs look great when used in clothing.
[ ]You like wearing Japanese outfits.
Total: 4/12


Interestingly, I've cosplayed Miku the most too since in my opinion, nearly anyone can cosplay Miku.
Been a long while since I did tags.

Makeup and soft toys.

Cause bun wanted to see everyone's makeup kit, and I may as well show furu my extremely reduced pile of soft toys.
I only use make up for cosplay reasons, and I don't think nail polish and coloured contact lens would be considered as 'makeup', but I'm going to add it in anyway.

...Honestly, my first reaction was '...THERE'S MORE THAN I REMEMBER.'.

Close ups...

Two kinds of foundation, two kinds of powder and green base.
The foundation are of different shades and the powder on the right was given to me by my mom.

Eyeshadow.

Blusher and turquoise eyeshadow which I use to colour my eyebrows whenever I cosplay Miku.

Sharpener and brushes which are either spare, or rarely used.

Black waterproof eyeliners (some are new, some are finishing), black non waterproof eyeliner (which I use for practice), white waterproof eyeliner and green eyeshadow pencil which I used for AHS Miku.

Black waterproof mascara, dark brown waterproof mascara, black waterproof mascara which adds length and brown mascara.

Lip gloss and lipstick.
I rarely use lipstick, and prefer lip gloss much more.
My mom took one of my lipstick...

Fake eyelash and the white bottle with the silver cap is the fake eyelash glue.
From left to right, top to bottom, the pair which my parents bought for me when they went to Japan, the pair which I'm experimenting on halfway (hence the odd colour for one of them), the next two pairs I got it during a promotion and the dramatic pair which I don't really dare to use.
Next, the pair which I got during the same promotion as the previous two (bought this one cause it's different from what I normally prefer), my first pair which bun gave me, my favourite pair at the moment and the last two are the less obvious and more natural type.
Most of them are the crisscross kind, cause I feel that it looks more natural.

Oil based makeup remover, nail polish remover and water based makeup remover.

Cotton pieces.
\o/
Decided to add it in since it is used during makeup.

My nail polish collection, nail sticker decorations (one more set was downstairs when I took this picture), fake nail glue, fake nail sticker and fake nails.
Coloured and shaped only some of the fake nails.

Some of them are repeat colours cause they are running out.

Bought them recently because of a promotion...
OTL
Yes I know it's a lot...
Shall wear contact lenses more often...
Top to bottom, left to right, pink, red, green, purple, blue, another green and silver.
In the case, plano red, green and brown.

And here's some other stuff which I forgot about until later on.

Black non waterproof mascara and fake lower eyelashes.
I also have an eyelash curler, but totally forgot all about it.

Makeup stuff which I want/plan to get later on
- Lip liner.
- More eyeshadow colours. I want more obvious colours. D:
- Nose shadow.
- Natural type of fake eyelash.

And now for my soft toys...

orz
They're all buried, so it seems quite little.
I used to have more, but my mom made me give them away.
Shall introduce some of them.

Black teddy bear which I bought when I was in Singapore with bun.

Kitteny.

Brownie.

Okay done.
\o/

C2AGE and Bon Odori

Attended those two events today~


C2AGE was alright, I guess.
(But then again, I'm there for the friends.)
Cosplayed Alice Human Sacrifice.
Thank you to those who took the apples~
Sorry if they're damaged/spoilt.
OTL
I think it rolled around in the basket too much...

AND THANK YOU TO THE RANDOM STRANGER WHO HELPED ME TODAY.
I borrowed Mirai's shoes today, and when I was walking alone, the sole came off.
And a random person came up to me and ask whether I needed glue.
Not only did she give me some, she even applied it for me.
OTL
THANK YOU A LOT.
I WILL REMEMBER THIS.

Another interesting thing regarding the shoes (or my feet, actually), was that near the end of the day, when I removed the shoes, I wiggled my toes a little, AND IT GOT CRAMPED.
OTL
So I leaned on Shawn for support.
After the cramps stopped, I took a few steps, AND THE OTHER FOOT GOT CRAMPED.
OTL
So I leaned on Shawn for support again.
orz
Luckily he was conveniently next to me.
...I should wear heels more often...
...I can't feel my toes...


As for Bon Odori...
I guess I don't know how to appreciate such an event yet.
D:
Went back quite early.
Met people whom I wasn't expecting to meet, and didn't manage to meet people whom I was looking forward to meet.
orz
Then after that, Xan misled us (key word is misled) to have a late dinner.
...Epic experience is too epic to be written out.
I shall just say that I shall never want to drive my friends around, ESPECIALLY XAN.
When I learn how to drive and have my own car, XAN, YOU'RE BANNED FROM MY CAR.
I SHALL USE MY INSTINCTS INSTEAD OF YOUR EPIC DIRECTIONS.
*ROLLS OVER XAN*


Special thank you to Belle for allowing us to get ready at your place~
m(_ _)m
Sorry that we made such a mess.
The eyeliner stains on my feet aren't fading.
Thank you to Shawn too, for the usual.
orz
Thanks Mirai for buying the apples~
I can't really remember everything, but thank you, everyone, and sorry for all the inconveniences~
orz

Synchronicity shoot!

Old shoot is old...
We had this shoot on the first day of the year.
OTL
Thanks to Razrig, Shawn and Linkin for being our photographer as well as driver~
 

Getting ready at the venue...

Synchronicity Miku is really troublesome...
The long wig which kept getting tangled, the gloves made of smooth material which made holding things difficult, the shoe ribbons which kept falling and made it hard to walk, the prop, the skirt...
There had to be someone following around to take care...

Teto's dancing...

......

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to put Miku into a kneeling pose.

First, summon the helpers.

Tadaa.

Now to move to a lying position.

Covering up some more.

More adjustments...

Finally done.

Now go bring me my sandwich.

This pic...

...Was actually like this.

Everyone teaching Rin how to dance.

Miku: YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. *slaps*

Miku teaching Rin Indian dance.
(In actual fact, Miku WAS telling Rin how to pose...)

 Wedding picture.

 Rin: *facepalm*

 FURRY LITTLE PUPPY IN A BLACK SLEEVELESS LEATHER SUIT.

 SO ADORABLEEEEEEEEE~~~~~~~~

 Miku's counting her fingers.

Len being sexy.

 Teto approves.

 Rin: ......

Len: It's okay. You don't need to be scared.
Rin: ...Are you sure?

 Here's a small tribute to the photographers...
(Don't kill me.)

 ...WHY ARE YOU TWO WEARING THE SAME CLOTHES?

 OTL
Sorry, and thank you for going through all the trouble in order to take our pics...

Having a conference.

Okay, that's all.
See you~
Next Synchronicity shoot during end of the year!!!!!!!