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Saturday, December 12, 2015Let's make this a quickie ^_~ This hot chocolate is simply divine , without being terribly sinful!
Wednesday, December 09, 2015Cheeky Quick Hot Chocolate - That Won't Make You Hate Yourself
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Feels like it's been forever since I typed in this little box... Oh well, no harm - no foul! I am super excited to talk about t...
Monday, December 07, 2015Missha Signature Dewy Rouge & Glam Art Rouge REVIEW
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Hello, lovelies. I apologize for missing about a month worth of posts, but life just got in the way... I want to post something persona...
Thursday, October 01, 2015When Life Gets in the Way...
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She's lost a lot of weight, and is tired more so than usual, but doesn't let it get in her way - for her staying at home and doing nothing is torture, and she tries to get out of the house as often as possible, even if it is to take out the garbage.
All that considered I was convinced that it couldn't be anything serious. Got proven wrong - not that I wanted to be.
Honestly, I never thought I would have to deal with this kind of news. No family history of any serious illnesses, not to mention that my grandma is the picture of health. All I keep asking is 'Why?!'
Why the hell (pardon the language)?!
My grandma had a tough life - an orphan at 8, took care of her little brother, supported herself by tutoring other kids. But she didn't stray and finished school at 16, then university at 20 and became a teacher.
She helped so many young people get on the right track, start their lives on the right now.
To me, she is my idol.
She taught me all school-related subjects before I even knew what school was - I already could read on my own by the time I was 3 years old.
Not only that, she taught me kindness and understanding - her students never felt that she was just their teacher and that they didn't matter.
She took care of every one of them, sometimes being the friend they need to talk to about their issues, sometimes the strict, yet loving parent that taught them how to live and learn with pride and joy.
When someone couldn't afford to buy lunch, she paid for them. When a child couldn't afford season-appropriate clothes for Autumn and Winter, she collected clothes from us, her friends, and even bought some, in order to make sure that child did not get sick and felt comfortable and taken care of.
So why her? When there are so many evil people in this world, why is a person, who gave so much goodness and kindness to everyone she met, pulled through such terrible ordeal?
It's been about two months now, and since then I've moved away to London for work. I struggle to this day with my decision... She told me she wants me to find happiness, and I know her well enough to know that if I stayed, she'd only feel guilty for 'keeping me'.
But I can't stop tearing up every time I think about the fact that I'm not there for her. My grandma always took care of me, always. Now that she's going through this horrible ordeal I am not there for her...and sure, she's got my mom and sister, grandpa and my aunt, but we always shared a special kind of bond and I feel terrible for being away.
At the same time I want to find my path, I want to achieve great things - I want her to be proud of me. I want to show her that she raised a good person...
I try to remain strong, but every now and then I just burst into tears when I think about my childhood and all the happy, careless days I spent with my grandma.
I have no idea how to deal with this situation, I have no idea what to say to her other than 'stay strong'...I feel lost, miserable and furious (all the 5 stages in one I suppose)..I sometimes wish that I could close my eyes really tightly and turn back the clock...
Honestly, I tried writing posts, but nothing came up. After getting hit with these news everything else kind of took a seat in the back row - I know it's there, but I can't really see or hear anything. My mind is a great mess right now, and I'm not sure where to start sorting it out..
I am trying to get back on my feet, my new job kind of makes me do that. Hopefully I'll get back to my blog soon..
I am not a religious person, but if You are I want to ask for a favor - pray for my grandma. Whoever you are, wherever you are, just a drop of positive energy makes a difference...
Thank you
XoXo,
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Saturday, August 08, 2015Korean Beauty Reviews: Missha Painting Rouge Chiffon [CRD01 & CPP01]
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Hello there, beautiful! It's been a while, huh? I have really neglected my blog the past couple months because of personal reasons -...
Wednesday, July 08, 2015Pretty Personal: Living with Psoriasis - Part 1. My Story
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Starting with part 1 - what are you waiting for? Jump in for my story!
Seems like Spring is in full swing. Ha, sorry for the bit of rhyme there, I'm simply loving the weather at the moment! After reading/...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015Winter Favorites & Quick Reviews of the TOP 4
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After reading/watching many 'favorites' posts, I looked over my stash and realized that just like in the Fall, I've been pretty consistent with my Winter favorites - they all pretty much remained in continuous rotation up to this day. It will be a bit of a lengthy post though, since I want to include 'mini-reviews' of a few products.
*as always, click to enlarge the pictures*
Hey there, gorgeous! It's been too long, far too long since my last Minute Beauty (or Beauty post of any kind, really). My bad, lif...
Tuesday, March 10, 2015Minute Beauty: Missha Glam Art Triple Lips SPF10 Review [TVL02]
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Hello lovelies! Today it will be a quickie. A while back I was browsing the websites for Innisfree and Etude House, making little wishl...
Wednesday, February 11, 2015Quick Update: Global Websites for Innisfree and Etude House!
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I am incredibly excited to tell you that both Innisfree and Etude House now have English websites that offer international shipping!
This is the first window you get once you type http://innisfree.co.kr

What I do like about this website is how user-friendly it is - even if you are completely new to Innisfree, you won't have much trouble finding things that might interest you. They have the '8 solutions' section, where you can pick which issues you have and will see corresponding skin care line. The only drawback, but I am sure it is only temporary, is that not all their products are available (yet). So far the focus seems to be on skincare rather than makeup, but I am hoping in a short while majority of their products will be available internationally.
Today's post is inpired by many New Years resolutions I've heard throughout the years that concern wanderlust and cooking as separ...
Monday, January 05, 2015Monday Mix: Dreaming Dinners or How to Learn About a Culture Through Food
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