Life after University

Wow, I haven't blogged in a while....been too busy with work now since I'm a full-time employee :)

Since creating this blog in January 2011, I haven't really told you much about myself, other than the obvious: I like Korean entertainment and online shopping.

I created this blog because I was bored out of my brains with too much time on my hands. I had graduated with  in an accounting degree with no real job prospects and an on the side casual job. I was actively looking for full time work in the accounting field during August 2010-November 2010. And to my utter disappointment, it was a total failure because of the lack of motivation and constant rejections I kept on receiving. I wasn't prepared for this outcome.

However, I finally started looking again in January 2011, but with a different career mind-set. There are only a handful of graduate accounting positions with little or no experience. There were many administration positions, so I decided to pursue a career in admin. Altogether letting go of becoming an accountant. I had the computer skills and telephone skills. So I started my quest of admin jobs on seek. But to my familiar disappointment, I underestimated my ability of getting the first interview. It took me weeks to obtain an interview for a receptionist position at a Chinese owned pharmaceutical supplement business. Honestly, I was pretty desperate for any full-time position, but this one wasn't really to my liking. First it was Asian owned, meaning tight-ass bosses who speak Mandarin. Look, I have nothing against the Chinese, I'm Chinese myself. However, I would never want to work for one. Anyways I went to the interview because I wanted to practice my interview skills which haven't really been put to the test. I did okay, but didn't make the final cut because, no surprise, I didn't speak Mandarin.

Before, I was notified if I had made the final cut for the Chinese business, I was asked for an interview for a receptionist and admin position at an accounting firm in the city. Excited and eager, I went to the interview and they seemed to like me and my accounting degree. I was 70% sure I would get that job. And to my luck, I got the job.

Just something from a piece of my life I thought I'd like to share.      

More Charming By The Day (English Subtitles)

Aired straight after High Kick Through the Roof, More Charming By The Day is a 138 episode sitcom by MBC. What attracted me to this sitcom is the appearance of Krystal Jung later in the sitcom (Jung Soo Jung, SNSD's Jesscia's younger sister and member of SM Entertainment's f(x)).

Synopsis: http://allkoreandrama.com/more-charming-by-the-day

I'm only up to episode 11, but all I can say for now is it isn't as entertaining as its successful predecessor High Kick Through the Roof. However, that doesn't mean I won't continue watching, some aspects of the sitcom are pretty funny and entertaining such as the characters and its unrelated storylines.

Here's a link with english subtitles for those who don't understand Korean, like myself: ww.dramacrazy.net/korean-drama/more-charming-by-the-day/

Thank withs2 for their hardwork subbing the sitcom. Without these dedicated fan subbing teams, I wouldn't be able to enjoy Korean entertainment as I do now and in my past 7 years.

RGB Nail Polish

The best nail polish! It dries fast, no harmful chemicals, easy to apply, chip resistant, a high shine formula and streak free. However, the downside is the lack of colours and you can't buy it in Australia. I bought mine on revovleclothing.com since they were the only website to ship RGB internationally, however they have very limited stock.

So if you're looking for a great nail polish, I recommend RGB.
Stockists are on the website: http://www.rgbcosmetics.com/stockists.html

ASOS Purchases

This is 12th time I've ordered from ASOS. Great service and prices are affordable especially with the Free Worldwide Shipping. My package hasn't arrived yet, but I thought I'd just like to post up my purchases.
Hopefully they turn out okay.

Oasis Acrylic Leaf Brooch

Oasis Faux Pearl And Crystal Comb

ASOS Open Back Drape Dress

What's in my bag?

My Mimco Wallet containing my cards and cash.

                                                                                  




                                                                                      My Nokia X6.

My Lip balm. My lips tend to get chapped throughout the day. Blistex Daily Conditioning, tastes nice and smells nice.





My Mac Blot Pressed Powder in Medium Dark. I have combination skin so my T-zone tends to get oily throughout the day.

My hand cream. My hands are dry after washing them. So I use whatever is in my bag, now its the Redwin Sorbolene or Bloom shea butter hand cream

My concealer. Just in case my blemishes are visible since I don't like to use foundation for daily use. I have the Biotherm Light Catch concealer, too bad its discontinued, it's a really good concealer.






My Sony 4GB Walkman mp3. I don't have it in my bag as much anymore, since I'm always driving











And lastly, but most importantly, my house keys and car keys.

A must watch for dog lovers!!

This just brings tears to my eyes. Pray for Japan!!

Shopbop.com ❤

Received my Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent flats that I have been eyeing at Shopbop.com for months. Bought it for a bargain, 70% off the original price, so they came down to a fabulous $60. But not only was the price drool worthy, the shipping time was positively outrageous. I ordered the flats on the 4th of February 6.30pm AEST and received them on the 7th of February 10am AEST. Shopbop's worldwide delivery guarantee in 3 days or less is definitely commendable!!

Here's the shipment journey of the package, if you're not convinced.

Sidra Mixed Material Flats

Sidra Mixed Material Flats

The flats are a good fit and it even came with the yellow protector bag. Too bad Shopbop's clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories are pricey, since they are designer brands and their sizes sell out pretty fast. However, there are some good finds if you're lucky. With great brands and excellent customer service, Shopbop is a must for online shopping addicts!!

High Kick Through The Roof/ Unstoppable High Kick Season 2 (English subtitles)

Lately, I've been addicted to Korean sitcoms. A sitcom I'm currently watching and highly recommend is High Kick Through the Roof. I've been waiting for English subtitles for months!
An entertaining family filled, enjoyable and funny Korean entertainment. A must watch!

Here's a link if want to know what it's about: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/High_Kick_Through_the_Roof 

Thank you to Withs2 for subbing!

Here's the link with English subtitles: http://www.dramacrazy.net/korean-drama/high-kick-through-the-roof/

My Beginnings with Kpop

SeeYa's final performance at M.Net Countdown

After watching SeeYa's final performance as a group on M.Net Countdown made me realise how long I've been a fan for Kpop music and how Korean's mainstream music has changed so rapidly during these past few years. So, here's my story of my humble beginnings with Kpop music.

It all first started with my first Korean drama Full House in 2005. I know what you're thinking, what does Full House have anything to do with Kpop music: 1. the OST music and 2. Rain (Bi). I liked Byul's I Think I Love You in the drama.
I'm the type of person who likes to do some reading before or after watching a drama or movie. I originally didn't know Rain debuted as a singer. But after listening to his albums, boy did it made me like him even more. And from there, it all started.

But what attracted me most to Korean music was their heartbreaking ballads. I don't understand the Korean language, but music is a universal language, you don't have to understand the language to like it. Sometimes its about the melody or how the singer conveys their song. To add with that, a ballad with a heartbreaking storyline in their Music Video is what totally sucked me into Korean music as well. I think it was SG Wannabe, SeeYa and Brown Eyed Girls music was what made me appreciate Kpop. I remember SG Wannabe and SeeYa's popularity back then, compared to now. They made great music back then, same goes to Brown Eyed Girls.

Wow, I can't believe it's been 5 years since I started listening to Korean music. And this obsession with probably continue. I will miss SeeYa's music and their awesome collaborations. That's sadly one less ballad group in the Korean music industry. I hope Kballads will be recognised more in the future as idol music is now.

Here's SeeYa's The Last & Scent Of A Woman, SG Wannabe's A Partner For Life and BEG's I Got Fooled By You.

Note: Nowadays, the Kpop industry is saturated with dance tracks and bubblegum pop. I know that some Kballads have now also become monotonous and have a similar beat, but we should give credit to this kind of genre and appreciate it because it really is worth a listen to. Idols should promote more of their ballads on their albums, because some their ballads actually are good. 

Favourite/s Kpop Artists of 2010

Female Artist: BoA

Her long awaited comeback to the Kpop industry with the release of her 6th album Hurricane Venus and also the celebration of her 10th year anniversary. A great album demonstrating her maturity as an artist. BoA will always be my favourite female artist in Kpop. She's the Queen of Kpop!!


Male Artist: Taeyang

With his smooth and sexy vocals, who doesn't love Taeyang. I Need a Girl wasn't one of my favourite songs from his first studio album Solar, but overall the album is one of my favourites. Looking forward to his comeback with the Big Bang members.


Female Group: Wonder Girls

Even though they weren't that active in Kpop in 2010, the charismatic Wonder Girls will always be my favourite female group. With 4-D Sunmi leaving the group, many thought the Wonder Girls were going down. But they exceeded my expectations in their US debut, I thought it was going to be a complete failure in all honesty. Definitely looking forward to their debut album. Hope it is going to be a success!!


Male Group: TVXQ, DBSK, Tohoshinki 

With the heart breaking news of the lawsuit and the split of this wonderfully talented group, TVXQ isn't TVXQ anymore without all its 5 members. But even so, they're still my #1 male group. I hope they stand together as 5 on stage once more.


Rookie Group: Miss A and  Sistar

With the influx of Kpop idol groups especially female groups, Miss A and Sistar stand out of the pack in 2010. With great live vocals and fierce dance moves, Miss A and Sistar both shouldn't be compared or rivaled with since they have their own individual styles. Looking forward their 2011 activities!!


Side note: What I'm looking forward to in 2011 for Kpop Artists

• Wonder Girls debut US album. Fans have been patiently waiting for almost a year for Wonder Girls breakthrough into the US market. I hope this album showcases their talents and is not some manufactured mainstream auto-tuned crap song that you hear on the radio nowadays
• Big Bang's long awaited comeback to the Kpop scene. Since the Big Bang members have been concentrating on their solo careers and Japanese promotions during the past two years, fans have been patiently waiting for their Korean comeback. Hope their album is a huge success and is not some album that is only promoted for a month (that's the tend nowadays with Kpop)
• BoA's US film debut. She's got some sick dance moves!!
• Reconciliation between SM Entertainment and JYJ
• SNSD's Japanese promotions. Let's hope they release an original Japanese song not their Korean songs but in Japanese
• More understanding between Kpop artists and their agencies
• Brown Eyed Girl's comeback. Let's hope its a ballad, but I doubt it. I loved their 1st and 2nd albums
• More Kpop artists coming to Australia

 That's all I can think of so far...