Schools Out ～̎̎٩(⌒͡∀⌒͡⌯̊)̥̊◦

As stated in the title, School's out is actually a new television programme by Channel M where Gary (yes, the running man one) visits schools around asia ! Surprisingly he actually visited my school (Singapore Polytechnic) for his Singapore stop !

I actually knew about this event when he had gone to Hong Kong and there were adverts on Channel M getting people in Singapore to write in for their own school and I actually had mini thoughts on it but thought it would be impossible to get picked because there would be so many people applying so I didn't actually bother checking out the details and all

But then came the day where the school actually sent a text for this Korea event and I was basically only attracted to attend it because they were giving free etude samples and stuff and it sounded like a pretty okay event.

Had initially gone asking a few of my classmates but most either couldn't make it that day or thought the thing was lame and didn't want to attend it as it was the holidays but thank goodness syirah and mae agreed !!! So we were like late and we thought we could not enter anymore as they said it was strictly 12.50 and we had reached at 1. But because there were still seats we were still allowed in and went in halfway during the talk by etude house about makeup

Then came the part where they had a fake media company act like they were going to have a talk and all but claimed there were technical difficulties and at that point in time I already knew they were filming something as there were those big and long cameras you only see at tv shoots.

The entire event was so well disguised but I guess half the people attending actually already knew. They then played games with those people who actually wrote in. Gary then performed a final time and every one was just crowding him to take selfies (ORZ) 

Whole bunch of photos I took with my camera ! As we had planned on visiting Zulos after the event so I had brought it along to take videos to edit and all but guess it was put to good use for this event as well ! 

Also really cute when someone in the crowd actually mentioned Jihyo and Gary replied saying "today isn't monday"

On another note, school is starting again :-( although my grades are real average, I still feel real disappointed with myself because I realised all my B+'s were those modules with project work ;;u;; and additionally I am taking Korean two days a week this semester so gonna be real stress ;; grrrr

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Natale

Food Review : Zulos Cafe (❁´▽`❁)*✲ﾟ*

Another baes outing since we had gone to school that day ! And found out that this cafe is situated in the clementi area so it would be convenient for us since school is in dover.

The place is pretty hidden at the void deck of block 612. We took bus 189 from the bus at Clementi station (the one opposite clementi mall) and got off after two stops at NUS High. Most challenging part of going there would be the mega overhead bridge which has a crazy amount of stairs - my legs almost died.

The place is really small and cozy ! Was perspiring like crazy after walking a whole load there so I was determined to get a seat inside with air condition. So we took a seat at their higher tables, as all the other seats inside were all taken up.

Actually wanted to try their churros but I was super bloated so I just got a caramel milkshake and a salted caramel lava cake to share with syirah !

And can I say how worth it the milkshake is ?? Like look at how big of a cup it is for just $6 ! Syirah and Mae got waffles which were kinder bueno ($9.50) and cookies and cream ($8.50)

This place is also muslim owned if I am not wrong as they also had stalls set up at Hari Raya Bazaars so muslim friends can also check this place out :)

Zulos Cafe
Blk 612 Clementi West Street 1
Opening Hours : Tuesdays to Sundays 3pm-10pm

Gardens By The Bay ヾ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ

Really late on this post because I actually visited Gardens By The Bay around end July as I wanted to bring my grandparents to make full use of the SG50 promotions going on. Where Senior Citizens get to enter for free and 50% for the accompanying caregiver ! (Just found out this promo lasts till 31 Dec 2015! so do bring out the elderly in your home and let them enjoy the day !)

To be honest, I am totally not someone who actually appreciates these kind of places where you look at the scenery and just look. Not just in Singapore but I don't really like visiting these places overseas as well.

But since there are discounts, being the cheapo I am, of course I have to take up this opportunity ! At the same time, I can bring my grandparents there and let them experience it which makes me happy too :)

Standard Admission tickets come with access to the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. Plus points is that there are priority queues if you are purchasing Senior Citizen tickets ! The queue was generally pretty long when we visited at around 5pm on a Saturday. As it was closing up on the National Day weekend, there were parade rehearsals going on so you could actually catch the jets and fireworks from Gardens By The Bay.

Pardon that horrible gel nail polish left on my thumb

Visited the Flower Dome first which is filled with colourful flowers ! (obviously) Honestly did not really enjoy it that much because of the huge amount of people and how almost every photo you want to take would have someone else at the background :(

Really nice place to relax though ! If maybe you visit on a weekday. The place is air conditioned so it felt really good as compared to the hot SG weather

Had the little brother take some photos instead because I was not exactly in the mood to take any 

Secret shots of my grandparents while they enjoy this place 10x more than I do.

Exited the Flower Dome after we had walked a whole round and went over to the Cloud Forest. Greeted by this magnificent waterfall which makes the place feel so cooling. But had to take extra care of the gramps because the floor was very slippery and wet.

One of the few photos of myself taken for the day and this walkway actually made me slightly dizzy because it felt weird to be walking down the slope like this. Actually witnessed some people not being able to walk more than 10 m of this and went back in. 

Wasn't as enjoyable compared to the Flower Dome so we had left this place quite quickly.

Got lost on how to walk to Bayfront as my dad had fetched us there because my grandpa did not know how to drive there and also unfortunately because my dad had something on so he could not fetch us back ;; super long walk to bayfront mart which sucks ;

But then found out that you can actually have picnics at the area where there is open grass ! Had initially planned a picnic for Lia's Birthday but it rained so we had a indoor picnic at MBS (biggest joke)

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Food Review : Tanuki Raw ٩(◕ั ∀◕ั๑٩)

Visited Tanuki Raw for the second time on Tuesday after visiting Universal Studios with Cherie and we decided to get lunch here because we had always wanted to visit this place together but never got the chance to.

First time I visited was with Jie and Han and I had the same thing ! Their famed Truffle Yakiniku Don. Priced at $14.80++ I feel it is priced pretty reasonable ! 

To be honest, I don't really like how the beef tastes but I love how the rice is moist and salty enough. The first time I had this, I felt it was slightly too salty but when I had it the second time, it was just right. You can surely smell the truffle but the taste was not really there. But overall it is still a really good dish when you mix it like bibimbap

Tanuki Raw

Orchard Central #02-03

Their Lunch menu with Lunch prices are only available 11.30pm - 3pm !

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Natale 

PLAYNOMORE X Laneige BB Cushion (Pore Control) ⁽(◍˃̵͈̑ᴗ˂̵͈̑)⁽

This is my first ever beauty product review (which I am actually pretty hesitant to have it posted because I am not super pro at doing makeup or reviewing it but I just wanted to share about my new baby)

I only started getting into makeup products early this year after the Korea trip as I had splurged on random makeup products at Nature Republic to get more EXO freebies (but Myeongdong's outlet did not give that much freebies which 100% sucks) and because I did not want to like let it go to waste, I experimented with it when school had started. The only few products I had were like just a simple BB cream, blusher, tinted lip balm and eyeliner (which I still do not know how to use) all from Nature Republic (effects of using exo as endorser)

I then ventured out to use more in trend items like bb cushions. My first bb cushion is actually the Innisfree Long Wear Cushion which I have mixed feelings about. I then happened to visit this Laneige pop up event at ION and managed to get a few bb cushion samples which were super adorable omg the air puff is so tiny and cute. And I fell in love with it. Furthermore, at the event had the Laneige staff match my bb cushion shade so I know my shade would not be too bright or dark and I already had a plan to buy the Laneige bb cushion once I finish up my Innisfree one.

But, when I found out PLAYNOMORE is collaborating with Laneige for some of their products, I made it a point that I MUST PURCHASE IT. Like come on, look at how cute it is ;;

The bb cushion comes in Whitening and Pore Control. The one I got is the Pore Control one because my skin is oily as hell also because of how bloody hot and humid Singapore weather is all year round. 

Currently the PLAYNOMORE X Laneige version only comes in 2 shades #13 and #21 so it does not really suit those with darker tanned skin. Although you can surely just switch out the bb cushion with the one of your shade and still be able to use this adorable case. 

I got it in the shade #21 Natural Beige which I feel is slightly light for my skin but that is the korea trend now I guess.

Every BB cushion from Laneige comes with a refill pack ! Even the box is so pretty;; And in the texture like PLAYNOMORE bags. talk about detail

The manufacturing date is printed at the back and can be used within 12 months after opening and 30 months if not opened which means my refill can wait for at least another 2 years in case I do not finish the current one up (which is impossible)

Even the mirror comes with the PLAYNOMORE signature eye sticker on ! My money was spent well.

Close up on the bb Cushion which I find so pleasant to look at .

Like all bb cushions, it comes with the blue colour air puff which works so well

It costs the same as their normal bb cushions so I honestly think it is worth the buy for this limited edition case !

Also I love how this bb cushion is not very cakey which sometimes my Innisfree one gets ! It also controls oil well and my T zone does not look super oily anymore. Which is a plus !

Retails at 37000 won and S$59 which shows how much cheaper it is if you purchase it in Korea T_T regret not buying more products in Korea

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Natale