JANUARY 2017 ROUND UP

Welcome to my January Round Up post! It's time for the first wrap up of 2017! January has flown by. I can't believe how fast this month has gone by. I had the intention of trying to blog 2 - 3 times a week and that apparently has not happened lol. Anyway, without further due, let's get started with January's recap.

MOVIE

A Monster Calls - I have a mixed feeling about this film at first and end up this is by far one of my all time favorite movie. I watched this movie twice. I don't really get the message at first because I was expecting a horror, creepy story or like other monster's movie (Stranger Things, etc.) and that isn't what I got. It's about a young boy deals with his mother's illness by escaping into a fantasy world. This movie is a tearjerker, but it is so meaningful. ❤❤❤❤❤

Moana - Watched this movie at the same day. I love everything about this movie. The characters, well-written songs, the mix of humor and heart without feeling manipulated. Everything. It was FUN-TASTIC! For those who haven't this Disney movie, please do watch it. ❤❤❤❤❤

HAUL

I don't remember what else I bought this month, but I'm sure I bought all these books except the small and big box of Book Outlet because I bought it in December. And I'll write a separate post for these book hauls.

MUSIC

I'M OBSESSED WITH ALL THE GOBLIN K-DRAMA OST AND THEIR BACKGROUND MUSIC. ALL OF THEM, SERIOUSLY. I've never been so obsessed like this before.

READING

I manage to read three books for this month, and I only finished reading one book (Shadow Falls). I was doing well at the early month that I finished the book for three days. So, I thought I could read 4 - 5 books per month and guess that I'm wrong. The second book (Six of Crows) that I read is nowhere halfway lol, and I just started read The Third Twin last weekend. I don't know how others can read 5 - 10 books per month. Again, do you guys even sleep (Especially, you two, Fatina and Eyqa).

PERSONAL LIFE

Face - Do you know that feeling when you look up in the mirror and see the acne scars on your face fading away? That moment when you thought you were done with the acne's problem. And then, few days after that, pimples pop up here and there. That's what happen to my face lately. Not that kind of pimples you got every month, it's even worse. Severe acne. This usually happened when I missed my period or because of the allergies (seafood, dust). I missed my period for almost two months, and there's construction at my office, so 2 in 1 huh.

Hair - I colored my hair last Saturday!(Yay, 1 wishlist checked) My hair color before kind of purple, brown red-ish color. Then now, my hair is ombre blonde (?). Not sure if I like my hair color now or maybe I just still not used to this color since this is my first time dyed my hair with blonde. I admit that I look weird.

Weather - For God sake weather, could just make up your mind? Houston weather is crazy. It can be 23 Celcius today and the next day 1 Celsius and windy as well. Sometimes, they alternate within the same day. This weather makes me sick!

HOW'S MY 2017 RESOLUTIONS GOING?

Saving Money - Oh Lord, as usual, I spent money on things that I don't really need. What is saving money, anyway? 

Drink Water - I don't drink much water, but I drink more than before. Lol, this is one of the reasons why my acne scarring is still there.

Drive Safe - I'm in progress to be a good driver now which is good (obviously) And good news for me that I don't need to read the Handbook Driver's Lesson anymore because I took the 6 hours driver's lesson with the written test online. The only thing I need to do is go to the DPS and apply for the Texas Driving Licence and take the driving test. 

Be Early - Hah. I am still late for everything. Sleep late, wake up late and went to work late. In fact, it's getting worse. I NEED HELP!

Other than I mentioned above, everything is going well. My January has been a good start, I guess.  It's had its ups and downs, but I'm hoping for a better February.

That's it!  Thanks for reading and hope everyone is having a wonderful January. 

NOVEMBER 2016 ROUND UP

Welcome to my November Round Up post! The holiday season is finally upon us! Goodbye, November! I know November ended six days ago. But six days late won't hurt, right? A lot of things happened in November; it is hard to keep up and remember anything. November was a good month for me despite being busy at work. We celebrated the Thanksgiving with family and friends. There's a lot of food. Thanksgiving lunch at the office, Thanksgiving dinner, etc. But here I am still underweight lol. Okay, let's get started with November's recap, shall we?

MOVIE

Doctor Strange - I love this movie. It's unlike any Marvel film I've seen. I enjoyed watching this film even though I feel a bit dizzy with the visual effects. I also have to mention that the acting of Benedict Cumberbatch, as usual, was top notch! 4.9/5 ❤❤❤❤❤

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them - Great movie. I like the characters, parts of the story and the special effect. The movie started out slow, but very much enjoyed the ride of the story.  ❤❤❤❤❤

HAUL

I bought lots of things during this month, such as beauty product that I don't really need lol. Surprisingly, I didn't purchase any skincare product like I always did every month. I bought them all from Amazon except the Rimmel London Stay Matte products.

1. Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation, True Beige - $4.49

2. Premium Quality Plastic Cosmetic Storage and Makeup Palette Organizer - $11.99

3. NYX Cosmetics Make Up Setting Spray, Matte Finish/Long Lasting - $7.99

4. Mary Kay Oil Mattifier - $14

5. Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Sandstrom 004 - $3.99

6. H&B Collection Teeth Whitening Kit - $9.99

7. NYX Cosmetic Proof It Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer Base - $7.25

1. I got this Women's Rocket Dog Citrus Fleech High-Top Sneaker from Marshalls. I was in a dilemma whether to buy it or not because it retails $24.99 and I could buy few pair of clothes with that money. But I'm so happy with my decision. I love these, and they are very cute! It's perfect for the winter season because there's sometimes I don't feel like to wear long boots. 

2. I love coloring too much that I own a few coloring books and pencil colors (4 boxes). Coloring is quite soothing and stresses reliever. These take a while to color but come out great. It's good for these days when being an adult is annoying.

I haven't read book for years, and I bought these books just because. I don't know lol. While waiting for our movie, I went to Books A Million and got amazed with all the books. Most of them are in bargain price. I'm lost for a while, feels like 'If I had money I would buy all of them' but I get my sense back.

1. The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins - $9.99

2. Of Neptune by Anna Banks - $3.97

3. The Truth About Alice by Mathieu - $2.97

4. SHADOW FALLS The Beginning by c.c. Hunter - $3.97

MUSIC 

Closer - The Chainsmokers ft Halsey

Father - Demi Lovato

Best Day Of My Life (cover) - Cimorelli ft Tyler Ward

Boom Clap - Charli XCX

Seven Years - Lukas Graham

Stressed Out - Twenty One Pilot

LIFE

Nothing much really going on actually. Same thing happens every month. Same routine. Being busy at work and this month I always back home late. It's already dark when I reached home. I usually get off from work around 4.30 pm before and now sometimes I'm still in the office even if it's 5 pm. Other than being busy at work, I always come late to work. It's getting colder here in Houston, and it's hard for me to wake up early in the morning. I spent too much time standing in front of the bathtub, thinking do I need to shower and I dread the end of my hot shower because I know I will be freezing once I open the curtain. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Despite waking up cold, I'm so excited that it finally falls weather! I can finally break out the winter clothes. Oh, how I've missed my boots and my cardigans, sweaters, and jackets.

That's it! Hope everyone is having a fantastic November