Monthly Archives: April 2012

I got a haircut

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Liang Shi

I got a haircut. And for girls, getting a haircut means a lot more than just getting a haircut. Ladies, you know what I’m talking about. Haircuts symbolize something new, fresh and an uplifting change. You literally look like a different person, and because you do, it’s easy to start feeling like you’re transforming into a different person too. A few days into this cut, I’m starting to embrace the metamorphosis. For the most part, I decided to chop my … Continue reading →

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At least this isn’t you: buying an empanada with human meat

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Liang Shi

Do you ever feel like your life sucks? Now you officially never have a reason to complain. Introducing a new category I’m starting called: At least this isn’t you. Whenever I’m feeling negative about life, I’ve found that what works to pick me up is making a list of situations that could be even worse. And that’s when I realize all my issues are just first world problem and I should never, ever let them get me down. So in … Continue reading →

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Challenge: Frugal April (Update 1)

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Liang Shi

Personal items: $20 Birchbox subscription MyGlam.com subscription Food: $141.39 Restaurants: $132.51 Ice Cream: $5.04 Entertainment: $13.50 Master Pancake at the Alamo Drafthouse WEEK 1 GRAND TOTAL = $174.89 Week one has been a mild success! Only about $25 over budget, namely because I had a fancy $75 dinner on Thursday (Thursdays are TREAT YO’ SELF days afterall) which could’ve been avoided, but alas, I am a sucker for good food. Below are photos of said dinner:

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TREAT YO SELF (to a great read)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Liang Shi

A friend of mine recommended I read Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, and I’m going to make the same recommendation to you. It’s a simple story with a deep and thoughtful message: you must find your own path to happiness. Only you can decide what will make your life fulfilling. And you have no reason to not read it — it’s FREE via the Gutenberg Project. It’s also pretty short and can be read in one or two sittings. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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How to: Look dressy yet casual

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Liang Shi

Burnout tee + high-low skirt + gold peep toe heels + gemmed bracelet Mixing in a casual t-shirt with a dressy skirt and shoes changes up the outfit. Add in a small amount of glamour with the jewelry to balance it all out, and voila! A daytime look that’s both dressy yet casual. For night time, you can throw on a simple tank top or a dressier blouse to take it from a casual day look to full on fancy … Continue reading →

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TREAT YO SELF THURSDAY! (to some laughs)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Liang Shi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nR5Ax4DjFw

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