What does Clubbing means to you?

I have always like the idea of clubbing. To some people, clubbing to them is associated with a bad meaning, getting drunk and out of control, or even involve in some drug related substances. Actually, clubbing isn't that bad nor dangerous as what your parents told you. But it is undeniable that you need to listen to your parents' advice on be extra careful when you go to club. 

So what does clubbing means to me? To me, clubbing is a form of relaxation for human being, both physically and mentally. Clubbing isn't just about swallowing alcoholic liquid and moving your body to the left and right. It is a form of socializing with your friends, get to know your friends better and even get to know new friends. 

For this to happen, first and foremost, you have to mingle with the right people. The right people I mean here are not those usual gang that you went out with having tea or coffee session. These persons must be outgoing, sociable, and most importantly a drinker. If he or she doesn't drink, why would you want her/him to be at the club? Don't tell me orange juice taste better at clubs.

Secondly, you would need someone who are good at playing games. I am not referring to those games with full concentration like chess. I am talking bout card games, dice and some simple and easy to play games. We usually play games like Big Two (or better known as Chor Dai Dee), Blackjack or dice games. You don't have to be really good at it, knowing the basic rules will do. If these games are too boring, you will always have that someone who always have new games to introduce to you all. 

Thirdly, it is always an advantage to club with someone who can dance. The dance here I am not referring to those hip hop or b-boy, those street dance. I am talking about those who can feel the music and move with the rhythm. If you still don't get it, we need someone like 'I jump, you jump'. We don't need fancy clubbers who dance like a pro, all we need is someone who can "move it move it" together with us. 

Not forgetting this, I shall advise you to club with small gang, around 5-6 people is the best. Why? If you ask me isn't it the more the merrier, I will say NO. The more people you have, the less fun you get. When we go to club, there is an opportunity to know new friends. If you tend to party with a whole bunch of friends, all you get to mingle with the same bunch of people. We Malaysian are still very shy in approaching people. How la people dare to approach you when you are surrounded with one whole gang of people? Do remember this, lesser people more space.

Talking as if I am a frequent clubber, actually I am not. I don't remember when was the last time I went to a club, maybe around 2 years ago. Why? Because I have always been to club with a whole bunch of people. And in the whole bunch of people, not everyone drink or dance. With these people around, the level of FUN-ness will surely get reduced. I am a very cautious people, I don't get to really free myself when I am with people that I am not close with. I have yet to really get the right people to club with. But I do have form my own gang of drinking buddies.

My drinking buddies

We always went to nearby for a drink session and until recently, we went for another round at a place slightly further than our homes. This time, we not only went for just a drink, we also went to club. I think it has been over 2 years since I last went to a club. And probably the best one of all the clubbing experiences I have it here (except for the one I visited in Busan back in 2012).

There is no dance floor nor any Kpop songs (my fav) played but I do enjoy myself to the most. I don't dance like there is no tomorrow, but through dancing I have shredded off all the stress accumulated since I started working after graduated from my degree course. My shoulder feel much more lighter than before and I feel refreshed, both my mind and body. I know there are people out there thinking clubbing is a waste of time and money and is an unhealthy lifestyle. Different people have and prefer different methods to release stress. I am not saying that one should go clubbing whenever they have a need to release stress. Go for clubbing once in a while wouldn't really damage you that much isn't it? I am not asking you to visit very high end clubs and drink tonnes of alcohol or drink some fancy wine or champagne. Just bear in mind that having moderate alcoholic drinks can help in blood circulation. And dancing actually makes you feel younger, at least in your heart.

You must remember, you only live once. Why not try something fast pace and exciting while you still have the energy and passion? It wouldn't feel the same when you do it at a later age though you are doing the same thing. Youth doesn't stop for you and do appreciate and make use of it when you are at it. Go to clubs people!

Have you #Moonshot ?

Moonshot Flagship Store

During my last trip to South Korea, I got to discover a brand new beauty brand by YG Entertainment called Moonshot. If you are not sure on what is YG Entertainment, it hosts popular artists such Big Bang, 2NE1, PSY, newbie Winner and yet to be debuted IKON and also my favourite, Lee Hi (이하이).

Moonshot was launched in October 2014 and I happened to visit their first ever flagship store in Samcheongdong like after five days the shop's grand opening. How I discover it was purely by accident as I am not into YG Entertainment and thanks to my travel companions who are so into YG Entertainment, be it their artists and their business line. Actually none of us know the exact location of the shop. One of my companions know that YG has launched a beauty brand but thought it will be located at Gangnam area. One of the purposes going to Samcheongdong was to look for Innisfree Jeju House. Upon coming out from Innisfree Jeju House, my friend discovered Moonshot store and as a fan of YG, it is a must for them to visit. I still remember clearly that three of them made a move to the store first while I waited for another friend in front of Innisfree Jeju House.

Smartly dressed and good looking Moonshot Boys (pic from Facebook)

If it weren't for my friends, I wouldn't dare to step into the store. Ever wonder why wouldn't I dare to go in? I remembered I was totally shocked on my first step in the store. My friend and I were greatly welcomed by Moonshot staffs, ALL MALE STAFFS dressed smartly in black. The nervousness in me grew bigger the longer I was there. And I clearly remembered I was near to explode when I saw the two guys at the stairs coming down from first floor. My fangirl mode was on the entire time I was there. Seriously, who can resist when you are surrounded by good looking guys around you and they will smile at you whenever you look at them?

Interior decorations with Moonshot Bunny

It wasn't in my shopping list as I do not even know bout this brand. Compared to other familiar K-beauty brands such as Innisfree, Nature Republic, etc, it is way more pricey be it their skincare or makeup products. They are in comparison with big brands like MAC, Bobbi Brown, etc. Moonshot have both skincare and makeup products but their main focus is their makeup. They have two lines for the make up items, Color Moonwalk and Too Good To Be True. Their Color Moonwalk series are specially made for multi-purpose use.

Kwon Jun Woo, one of the staffs that makes my heart fluster

All the staffs their aren't just ordinary sales promoter like what we always see in other makeup brand stores. All the staffs are skillful makeup artist where they are known as makeup expert there. Their hospitality are really great which made me unexpectedly decided to try their makeup. I was introduced to the lip tint called Cream Paint. It has a creamy texture and the brush is shaped to imitate a finger as if you are using a finger to apply the tint. I have a allergic lips where my lips are always chapped and it is always best for me to avoid putting any lip product on it. The finger-like brush is really interesting and I would really like to try one. I courageously asked the staff to choose a colour for me and I was introduced to a natural shade, Strawberry Gelato. And this was where my whole body started to melt.

I was introduced to this Strawberry Gelato shade by the one of the makeup expert, Seo Chang Hyun. I was ready to try it on my hand, but rather than that, he actually drew it on his hand instead. A female staff who stood across me, who knows how to speak mandarin, was signalling him to offer to try the tint on my lips. The soft-hearted me agreed right away when he looked at me. He gently put on the tint on my lips, and he then put on lip gloss too as my lips were chapped. Then the female staff was signalling him to put tint on my cheek as blusher. And of course he did that by gently tapping the tint on my cheeks (at this moment I was already blushing even without the tint). Due to autumn season, my skin were dry due to the cold wind. And he quickly spray some mist on my face and gently tap on it. I couldn't help smiling from ear to ear the entire time. I mean, how could one resist when a good looking guy put on make up for you with gentle care? I was totally melted. And of course, I bought the Cream Paint that he recommended me.

My hauls from Moonshot

For the three weeks I was in Korea, I visited the store for four times. Yes, I know I am thick-face. I just couldn't stop thinking about Moonshot while I was there. I just want to be there, see the handsome faces of the staffs before I leave Korea for good. While I truly understand the staffs there are just providing their professionalism in treating every customers like a VIP and maintaining a good relationship with everyone of us, let me just have some fantasies that I am a special one to them, at least to one of the staffs.

Playroom at 2nd floor

Moonshot currently have two offline stores, one flagship store in Samcheongdong and one in Shinsegae Department Store. They also have a kind of like pop-up store in Common Ground, a new must-visit attraction site. Of course, they do have online stores where everyone from every corner of the world can purchase their items as they ship worldwide (probably not in North Korea though). Moonshot currently has three online sites cater for different people as per below:

Korean citizens - http://www.moonshot-cosmetics.com/

International - http://en.moonshot-cosmetics.com/

China citizens - http://cn.moonshot-cosmetics.com/ (opening in July)

My advice is that one should fly over to Korea and purchase the item in store. First, it is always better to get their own personnel to teach you on the exact way of using the item and the most suitable shades for better result. Secondly, you must try the hospitality of their warm, gentle and good looking staffs. And oh, they have a Cha Seung Won lookalike makeup expert in their Samcheongdong store. Isn't this reason enough to make you fly over to try Moonshot now? His name is Park Dong Min, do keep this in mind when you visit there ya! When you are done with your shopping, they will escort you to the front door and give you a high five before exiting the premise.

With Kelly 언니 whom gave me the Moonshot Bunny and Chang Hyun at the back

How to reach Moonshot

Moonshot Flagship Store

Address : 111 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

               109-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

Post code : 110-230

Contact no : 070-4100-4607

Opening Hours : Everyday from 11am to 8pm

Nearest subway station is Anguk Station (Orange Line 3), Exit 1. Walk about 20 minutes. It really isn't that far from subway station. You should enjoy the scenery along the way to Moonshot. It is especially pretty in autumn.

P/S : I only got to find out that Chang Hyun is not just a normal staff but Assistant Store Manager. Oh my! I get to have ASM to serve me and put on makeup for me. Not only that, he also help me trim my eyebrow on my third visit to the store. I sincerely hope that I can fulfill the promise of travelling to Korea again next year and pay him a visit. 

Till next time! n_n

It's A Korean Thing

 

2014 is coming to an end soon and everyone, I guess is anticipating this month of December mostly because of Christmas. I bet couples already have a list of what to do, where to go, what to eat, what present to be given to their other half. I am not sure whether you have already know, but there is an additional day where Korean couples celebrate in Korea.

Koreans have a specific day every month to do a specific thing. It is a mid-month celebrations for couples in Korea. To be specific, the said day is the 14th of every month. I don't actually know this beforehand until I saw a post on Allkpop. You may check the post and its explanation of each specific day here.

For easy referencing, I have list down the mid-month celebration as follow:

Jan 14th - Diary Day
Feb 14th - Valentine's Day
Mac 14th - White Day
Apr 14th - Black Day
May 14th - Yellow Day / Rose Day
June 14th - Kiss Day
July 14th - Silver Day
Aug 14th - Green Day
Sept 14th - Photo Day/ Music Day
Oct 14th - Wine Day
Nov 14th- Movie Night
Dec 14th - Hug Day

I am not sure about what you think on this mid-month celebrations practiced by Koreans but I find it quite pretty and it isn't a bad idea to celebrate it. And actually Korea couple don't just show their affection on these particular days, they actually show it all-year-long. Koreans couples, be it man or woman, they are not afraid or shame in showing off their affections publicly. You may easily spot couples with matching clothes, shoes, bags or whatever you can mention. For singles, you need to be mentally strong enough to walk on the streets in Korea or else you will be defeated by endless of jealousy and envious, and mostly loneliness.

Since it's December now, let's talk a bit on it. Actually I have never anticipated the coming of December since 5 years ago. I know that most people anticipated December because of Christmas. I once thought December will be a month I anticipated much beside January (my birth month). However, everything changed 5 years ago, which was also the year where I anticipated the coming of December more than ever.

Dec 24th, Christmas Eve, an excuse where people use to gather around for celebration. Be it with your family, friends or special half. 5 years ago, that day used to be meaningful for me because it will be a day where I not only get to exchange present with other, it was also a day where I will celebrate the birth day of someone whom I used to love so dearly. Dec 24th is my ex's birthday. While I was still scratching my head to come out with a special events to make him happy, on this very Dec 14th he decided to put an end towards our relationship.

5 years had passed, but this Dec 14th is still clearly embedded in my mind and heart. NO, it's not that I am still clinging to him, I have gotten over him. It's just that that particular day, the memory I had is way too difficult to just let it go. It all started 5 years ago where I, subconsciously will be emo during every December. To be honest, there was a time where I hated December very much.

For this fifth year, when I get to know that Dec 14th is a Hug Day (it's freezing winter in Korea, so you hug people to give warm) I could imagine how lonely it is for singles on this particular day. No no, I am not being too emo this time (though it is better to have someone hugging you). After my long time from Korea this autumn, something has change my mindset. Being singles isn't bad after all. I get to know people regardless of sex, need to worry if I try to pick on any Korean guy or adoring any guy. Or another word, I do not have to worry, or I should say I have the right to flirt with any guy I am interested in (of course if only the guy is single too).

Though I would love to date someone now, I think it is better for me to stay being single for the moment. For those who are currently in a relationship, may you have a good Christmas with your loved ones and do not forget to give him/her a hug on Dec 14th. For those who are single like me, may you get to find someone special this Christmas. Happy December peeps!

p/s : Yes, I went to Korea this autumn and I had an amazing Korea tour (as you may see from the picture above where I took a picture with a quite ok Korean guy). I am not sure when I will finish blog about it and I will try to make time for it. Till then, see ya! n_n

It isn't easy to be bad to be kind

The above picture has nothing to do with this post, just that I really hope both parties can work it out and we get what we and the members hope for, Girls' Generation with 9 members.

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I have been lucky that my parents strictly implemented the important of education in my mind since I was young. I am lucky enough to have love studying and had always been in the first/top classes or been assigned in the group with better grade. Though I lost 1/3 of the passion in studying after PMR, I am determined to at least get a degree before putting an end to schooling life.

People around me especially my high schoolmate have always considered me as the best student, the one who know it all when it comes to education. I admit that I am a bit arrogant as I have always been in the first class. And I do feel bad being treated as the smart one when I am not really that smart.

I have heard people told me that I am soft and kind, those kind of person. While I am not that smart, I am more that happy to provide assistance as long as I am capable of. Be it in study or companion, I give my best to provide help. While companion may be a bit hard as I am not that kind of person that could just leave my house at any time or any occasion. But if my knowledge in education is essential, I will provide as much as I can. 

HOWEVER, there is a limit to what I can help or saying how much I am willing to help. As a student myself, I believe the top most responsibility is to study hard. The basic one will be doing your assignment by your own. Isn't this the most basic one for every student out there?

While people think that I am better in English and people would like my favour in checking their assignment piece, I am more than happy to proofread the essay to check those minor mistakes or to pinpoint those sentences which seem grammatically wrong. But please remember that there is a limit to what I can provide.

I know there are people out there who do your assignment for some fee. I totally oppose to this kind of facility. I believe that it is your own responsibility to do assignment given that you have chosen to study. No matter what are the offer you could give me, I will not do your assignment for you.

Each one of us have a different writing style. Lecturer are smarter than what you think they are as they can easily find out whether that piece of essay is from you yourself or from another hand. Please don't assume that they won't find out just because they need to mark hundreds of papers.

I do not know what are your relationship with that friend of you that you are the only one who he/she can beg for help. I am thankful that you think of me, but I do not like being taken for granted. It is not one or twice, if I still provide assistance this time, I am pretty sure there won't be an end for this. I know you are trying to be helpful, but you shouldn't have promise your friend with something that is beyond your capabilities.

I remembered clearly that I told you last time, that the best will be your friend taking an additional course to brush up his/her English. If you are saying it is too rush, then why do you always only ask for help when the deadline is near and why don't you take action before it happen when you already know the same thing will happen? You are asking people not only to proofread your piece, you are also asking people to help you rephrase it. I am not you, I won't be able to know clearly what you are trying to say by just looking at your grammatically wrong sentence.

I know it isn't easy to paraphrase a quote when you need to cite it in your piece. Your vocabulary need to be strong  and I know it is hard. There are various way for citation and if you can't really paraphrase it, just cite the quote as it is. Citation is something you need to be familiar with and it is you top best friends in college life.

I would like to help, but I do have my own principle to. I won't do something beyond my principle. You may say I am being bad for not proving help at this very last moment where you hardly can find help from other people. But I am sure that you will not take action to correct and rather depend on other people if I still help you this time. Yes, I am being cruel with the hope that you take action to upgrade yourself and not just depend on other people.

Like I said before, I am more than happy to help but I do have my own principle. Thanks.

我很坏吗？

今年将会是我单身的第五年了。真的不知不觉就这样就五年了。时间真的过的很快。有时我都在问自己为何还是单身，但就是得不到答案。自然而然，我也放弃了去追问，让一切顺其自然。也因让一让，就来到了第五年了。

现在的我已开始工作了，身边的同事都是已有伴侣的。我并不是想说在公司里没希望因为我根本没想过也根本不想在公司里跟任何一人有较亲密的接触，达到恋人的关系。虽然在一起工作可以天天见面，但这不是理想的。可以避免的话，我不想要这样。

慢慢跟同事聊天，就慢慢的发觉她们都是有男朋友的。每当一一的发现她们是在恋爱的，我都会在心里面小小声地问自己我到底怎么了。我自问我并不差，学历算不错，样貌也不算丑。但我就是孤独一人。

有位同事， 她大我一年，当然比我有工作经验。可是她对工作或者生活的思想真的有时蛮幼子。我并不是想说我很成熟，但她的那个程度真的有够令我难以接受。就比如说加班到7点才回，她就一副丑脸那样，还跟我说已经有两天她10点晚上才吃晚餐。小姐，本公主我差不多每晚八点半才离公司，每晚十点才吃晚餐。你那两天算什么？你在这行做了两年有多，难道你不比我根了解这一行的工作时间吗？我都还没怨你怨什么？

最令我生气的就是她这条件的女生都能找到男朋友而我找不到。我知道有这样的想法的我真的很坏，可是我真的控制不了也理解不到。是我本人太有问题还是我的个性太过自我？我真的想不通咯。

有人说我眼角高，但我是吗?我并没有说我要一个怎样怎样或者有什么条件的男朋友。我只想找一个能让我动心，对我真心的人，难道这样就是眼角高吗？谈恋爱不就是要找一个真心对待自己的人吗？如果他不能让你动心，你又如何会爱上他呢？难道我这道理是无理取闹吗？

请告诉我，我到底有那里不好，不好到没人要。