at my most beautiful

glorious retail therapy

And more pictures. This is all of the stuff I’ve accumulated in the month of January. This time of year, I like to call it “post-Christmas shopping”. Post-Christmas shopping is the best kind of shopping because all of the things that don’t get bought during Christmas season get put on clearance, and you can go into a store and just run wild and free. Wild and free. 

YesStyle is actually the one place I actively shop at no matter what time of year it is. Two reasons: 1.) They design clothes in exactly one size; that size is designed to fit the typical petite Asian. I happen to fit this profile to a tee.  2.) You get exactly what you pay for in terms of quality and appearance. This is important to me because I get bothered when you order stuff online and the material isn’t the material you expected or the clothing doesn’t look the way it does on the model… most annoying part of online shopping. Maybe I’ve just been really lucky, but I’ve never ever had a problem with anything I’ve received from a YesStyle order.

 Ta-da. Not going through every individual piece, but here’s a sample view of what one of the shirts actually looks like on a normal person (i.e. me) versus a model. 

A fairly boring order from F21, but I love the skirt to death. The print and color is what drew me to it. Never did own any article of clothing with an ethnic, tribal feel. I like it, but I have no idea if it would be possible to incorporate it into my winter wardrobe. We’ll see… 

This is probably the most skincare products I’ve bought at one time. I’m not really one to buy high- end cleansers, but the Jan Marini cleanser was recommended to by a beautician so I went for it. Used it a couple times and it made my face feel really, really clean. Kind of tingly on the skin though; I’m not sure if it’s because my skin is sensitive or it has to do with harsh chemicals. Hm. The other face product I’m loving is BB cream. The consistency is like a tint moisturizer, but the coverage is amazing. You can have it be light, medium, even heavy, depending on how much product you apply. People have been telling me my skin looks “so much better” (check two entries below this), but it’s really just the BB cream working its magic… 

Backstory: I went on Missha’s website and not only were the BB creams on sale, but they were offering the BB cream sampler deluxe boxes for free. It was impeccable timing on my part. 

You know that song you fall in love with and put on constant repeat until you finally detest it so much you can’t stand to hear it when it comes on? I think these boots will be that song. I can’t stop myself from wearing them everywhere. They’re just so comfortable and suitable with everything I wear. I’d been on the brown boot hunt forever, so it felt nice to finally get a pair. Not gonna lie, the fact I got them for $10 at DSW also upped my fondness for them…

Winter moccasins! These shoes serve me dual purposes: outdoor shoes, indoor slippers. I was really close to getting the UGG Australia ‘Dakota’ slippers, which looks similar to these, but I’m really glad I waited. The UGG slippers are $100, and these are $30. Never tried the Ugg slippers, but the Minnetonka’s are incredibly warm, comfortable, and decent quality. That’s all you really need in a pair of winter shoes, right? 

summer ‘11 

Just uploading a crap ton of pictures right now. Being grossly inept at finding the time, motivation, and energy to upload, edit, and post pictures = my biggest internet vice. In my current state, don’t really feel like doing school work though, so down we go memory lane! This was one of my favorite summers ever. I’ve probably mentioned this before. Good food, awesome people. 

dare i say

I am kind of bored. I always say I love a routine “set” schedule, but I’m eating my words right now. I just keep waiting for new things to happen and new weeks to begin. I’m getting excited for my books to arrive so I can actually start my readings, excited to get my phone so I can have friends to communicate with, and even excited to wake up early Monday morning so I can begin work again.

I’ve never really talked about work before, but I’m a teaching assistant for 1^st graders, and these kids are so precious. I love the way that at this age, kids all crave for individual attention, and they’ll cling on to you like it’s some special privilege to have you be by them. They’re so easy to please, and when I see a child’s delight, I can understand why teachers become teachers. You see these children’s faces light up, and it’s like you know these kids aren’t your own, but you want to make them your own. It must be so rewarding… knowing that you can touch children’s lives in ways that most other people can’t (even though teachers are rarely acknowledged enough for this.) I offer much respect. 

 Ahh, this is making me think about my own future.  I still don’t know exactly what my career will entail, and that’s fine. I’ve only decided that no matter what I do, all I want is for what I do to matter to someone, to have an impact even in the smallest way.Right now, I don’t want college to end, but at the same time, I do want college to end. As the time gets nearer, I keep thinking about all of the unknown variables ahead but, surprisingly, it’s not in a worried and anxious way, it’s more in a curious and whimsical way? I wonder the kind of path that has been designed for me. How does He intend to use me? How do I intend to do what he intends for me to do in a glorifying way? How soon will I figure all of my many questions out? 

revamp, remodel, refuel

I can’t believe it’s not only a new month but a new year. Happy 2012! It’s taken me awhile to come back for a number of reasons, but I’d first like to apologize to anyone who has called or texted in the last month because I left my phone charger at school. Of course. On top of that, my laptop charger broke too. I bought my laptop less than half a year ago so I couldn’t figure out a reasonable explanation for this. Apple couldn’t  either, so they just gave me a new one (for free). Serves me right. By now, it’s probably safe to assume that the wired world hates me, yeah? Ahhh, whatever. I still don’t technically have a phone as of right now. I’m waiting for my new smart phone (my very first~) to be shipped to me this week or next week. This waiting period seems so long, but I’m so excited! 

I’m actually a bit relieved I can’t reach anybody by phone or other means. My face had a really bad allergic reaction and looks like this:

 Hives, rashes, itchy skin…. not fun at all.  For awhile, I thought that my face would look like this forever, but it’s recovering. Just really, really slowly. 

Today, I spent the day unpacking my suitcase, doing my laundry, reorganizing my room, and sanitizing my bathroom. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m one of those people who find cleaning and organizing things extremely therapeutic. I’m feeling a lot less disheveled then I was a few days prior. Life seems okay. It’s early, but I’m already feeling tired. I have a full day of classes tomorrow. I want to sleep early and wake early. Good night! 

eat, sleep, study

Tis the season of papers, projects, and exams galore. I need to pull out my inner superhero, but you know what the problem is? I am being very distracted. The culprit is none other than you, Tumblr. I say this this with equal amounts of scorn and love. Blocking this site for the next three weeks so I can pass school and stuff. Be back in time for Christmas. Happy December! <3 

good music to relax to~

Songs are a bit dated, but it’s all smooth vocals. All of the synthetic, electro, techno stuff is hurting my ears :( 

1. BoA - Waiting
2. Chantal Kreviazuk - Leaving on a Jet Plane
3. Daniel Bedington - If You’re Not the One
4. DHT - Listen to Your Heart (Slow Ver.) 
5. Enya - Only TIme
6. Faith Hill - There You’ll Be
7. Jet - Look What You’ve Done 
   
8. Loveholic - Sky
9. Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone
   
10. Nada Surf - Always Love
11. Ryu - My Memory
    
12. Seo Jin Young - Missing U
13. Sia - Breathe Me 
    
14. Simple Plan - Untitled
    
15. Tasha - Memories (Smiling Tears)

singles magazine feat. yubin

my thanksgiving break was ze best

I had a week filled with lots of  food, family, and loving… what more could a girl ask for, right?  I had been missing home cooking so much that I just turned into an eating monster for 5 days, hahah. I wish I took some pictures of my Korean-styled Thanksgiving feast. My camera has actually been in a lifeless state these past few months (much like this blog, eh?) Meh. I really need to go back to doing things I enjoy. I’ve given up on so many of those things. Definitely been digging myself into a hole. Right now, things seem a lot better, but it’s just going to take some time to crawl out.

One thing I did miss out on on my oh-so-fabulous (and lazy) break was celebrating my close and dear friend Soy’s birthday. She turned the big 2-1 this weekend. It would have been such an awesome way to end my vacation, but I could only give her a hug and present before I had to rush to take my bus back here. I’m sorry Soy. I hope you had an awesome night of celebration. Love you always. 

A picture of us from back in high school :)

popcornchikn asked: Christmas is is coming!! I really hope you are under my Christmas tree this year :]

YAY, CHRISTMAS TIME~

Anonymous asked: What happened to your old tumblr? The layout and all were much neater and nicer.

I changed everything back for you.  (I actually prefer this too…) 

Anonymous asked: Hey Jenny. Can you tell me your method of studying? also, let's say you have an exam tomorrow, do you only focus on that subject? or do u do other hw/work too? thanks!

 I’m a really bad and inefficient studier. I try to cram everything in the span of, like, 2 days and never sleep the night of the exam =X  I’ll only focus on that subject. There’s no way I’m doing other work, hahah. 

Anonymous asked: what do you think of guys who never had a gf before?

Who cares what I think? If you’ve never been in a relationship before, maybe you  haven’t met the right person yet, maybe you’re scared to be in a relationship, maybe you don’t want to be in a relationship… I’m sure you have a good reason. It shouldn’t matter what I or anyone else has to say about it :) 

happy late pepero day?

I’ve never celebrated this “holiday” before, but there is ths girl… she will give me gifts, draw me pictures, and leave me letters for all sorts of random occasions, even while I’m sleeping. What have I done to deserve getting such special treatment? Absolutely nothing. I’m again and again on the receiving end, trying to take all of this goodness and generosity with a grateful heart. I do feel awfully guilty for doing only this though, which is why in 2012, because of what has been shown to me, I want to make a commitment to strive to  become someone who is more giving and less taking. You inspire me in this way and in so many other ways, my dear Susan. Thank you for being an amazing person, friend, sister in Christ. I love you very much. 

halfway there

My beautiful library desk set up (between Thursday night and Friday morning/afternoon) Eye drops? Check. 99 cent Arizona Iced Tea? Check. Starbucks Card? Check. Starbucks Double Shot Espresso? Check. Candy fix? Check. Queen of all nighters? You betcha :) 

Let’s chronicle the rough and depressing times of Jenny’s exam life, shall we? 

Here has been my week: 

MONDAY - Developmental Psych Paper Due 

WEDNESDAY - Latin American History Midterm 

THURSDAY - Statistics Quiz 

FRIDAY - Microeconomics Midterm 

And  next week… 

TUESDAY -  Chinese Literature in Translation Midterm

WEDNESDAY– SE Asia History Midterm

THURSDAY – Statistics Midterm

 I gotta admit that I’m feeling the culmination of my filth and exhaustion and mental crippled-ness right now. At this point, I really don’t care that much about grades, just praying that I can pull through. I know others are suffering through midterms as well, and I’m so sorry I can’t be a better support. I’m having a hard enough time even taking care of myself. I hope you guys understand my inadequacies as a friend <3 Aja, aja!