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Life Goals for 2016

I did a lot of growing up in 2015 and still think that I have a lot more of growing up to do! This is my first full year back at home after being away for so long (I moved away to Perth, Australia for Uni where I met Don). After years of not living with my parents, things can be a little frustrating. It has definitely taught me how to be more patience and think of others. Other than that, things have been good for me. I decided that to break up my New Year resolutions in sections - beauty, blog and life.

Below are my 2016 life goals!

My Bucket List: 4 Things I Want To Do In 2016

I try to set realistic goals for myself, so I am able to achieve it. I am an outdoors person and love adventure. Every year since 2012, I have done something adventurous. Go on an ATV jungle trek, went to an extreme park, trekked 100km, white water rafting, hike up hills, abseiling, skydiving and etc. But this whole year 2015, I didn't do a single adventure thing! I did focus on team sport - Futsal, but no... adventurous stuff! 2015 was a mini rollercoaster ride for me. There were many things I wanted to do, but couldn't without upsetting a lot of people. For 2016, I have 4 adventure related things I want to tick off in my bucket list. It's a year I want for me and Don! 

My Adventure Bucket List: 

Merry Christmas 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 

It's a day of family, presents and lots of good food.  I wish you and your family the merriest Christmas! It's going to be a little quiet here for the next couple of days just so I can spend some QT with my man and family. Follow my Instagram for my quick updates!

5 Things I Do in a Long Haul Flight

I get bored really fast. I get fidgety, restless and super annoying. It's either eating, go online and shop or bombard Don with messages asking him to entertain me. Whenever I have some free time, I am always searching for things to do. Read articles online. Watch a documentary (I love watching documentaries). Blog. Work on side projects. So, imagine my boredom when I am on the plane. No internet. No phones. I have to find things to entertain myself. Every time I go visit Don, I prep myself with things to do to keep myself entertained. If you're traveling to be with your loved ones this holidays, here are some things you can do in a long flight beside sleep.

Things To Say To A Friend Who is in A LDR

As a friend, it is hard to see someone dear to you be in a relationship that you’re unsure of. Your friend has been there for you through everything and you want to do the same, but you can’t because you don’t believe in their (long-distance) relationship. You do what you know best, you try to give them "advice" or reasons why long-distance relationships don’t work out. To you, you are doing them a favour, but to us, it’s a sign of betrayal and selfishness. The truth is, life is a lot more simple if we want happy for ourselves and our loved ones. We don't hold grudges. Build up mean or hurtful things to say to each other. We shouldn’t let things that are not familiar to us get in the way of our friendship. I know, it’s easier said than done, but it doesn’t hurt to try to be there for your friend. I’ve come up with 5 phrases you can say to your friend who is in a long-distance relationship.

Almost Every Day Look

Gone are the days when I wanted to learn how to do the perfect smokey eye, the perfect cute crease and how to blend perfectly. Don't get me wrong. I love dressing up, I love wearing makeup and all. But after years of playing around with makeup, I realised that I feel me the most when I wear minimal makeup or makeup that enhance my features. I used to be a big fan of eyeliners and would not leave the house without eyeliner. Now, I like - meh, not an eyeliner day. I am focusing more on skincare and finding what works best for me both makeup and skincare. 

I call this my almost every day look because I literally almost wear this look every day. I can safely say 3/5 days of the week. The other 2/5 days are me experimenting with other things.

Makeups I use for my Almost Every Day look are

Mac Whirl and Del Rio Lipstick Reviews

I have two stories to tell you today. One about Whirl and one about Del Rio. Let's start with Whirl. A couple years back, Rihanna came out with her collaboration with Mac. I managed to get my hands on her lipstick - Bad Girl Riri. It was the perfect my lips-but-better colour. It quickly became my favourite every day colour. After months of using it i noticed that i didn't have to twist the tube as much to get the lipstick out = It was almost finishing!! AND it didn't click to me that the colour was limited edition. I went to the MAC counter at Perth International Airport. Asked the MUA to help me find the closest shade to Bad Girl Riri and Whirl was the closest.

When she swatched the colour on my hand, I was wowed. It's such a timeless, classic colour! I tried it on, it lifted my look by 100%. It's a gorgeous dirty rose colour with a matte finish. It wears up to 5-6 hours. It also doesn't leave that dry feeling on your lips even though it's a matte finish. It's also rumoured to be Kylie Jenner fav lip colour.

Mac Del Rio is an expensive dupe of Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick 112. This colour was my second fav lipstick after Bad Girl Riri. When I found out they are discounted, I was heartbroken and again went to a MAC counter to find a similiar colour. It's not the same shade as 112 but similar. Del Rio is a rich plum colour with brown undertones, like plum brown. Great to wear with a simple one shade eyeshadow, cat eye and contoured cheeks. 

I am loving these muted rose brown lip colours! What do you think about them? Also, if you know another dupe for Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Matte Lipstick in 112, I would be ever grateful. 

My Day Time Kiehl's Routine

My favourite skincare brand is Kiehl's. I have been using them for years and have tried almost all their best sellers. I often tell myself to try something else in the market, but I find myself going back to Kiehl's all the time. I mean, why fix something that isn't broken right? A few weeks back, I dropped by Kiehl's to pick up my staples that I have run out. Below are my Day Time Kiehl's staples. Before I put the three products on, I would cleanse my face with their Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash and proceed with the products below.

Why You Need To Drink More Water

The past couple of weeks, I have been unwell. Body aches, sore eyes, stomach cramps, feeling feverish and just overall unwell. The funny thing was I was completely fine one minute and not the next. I thought it was just me, tired from a long night. I went to work like normal and I was still feeling feverish. I went home, took some medication, had a hot porridge for dinner and slept early. Next day, I felt slightly better but still feverish, but I could somehow sense that my body wasn't fighting whatever I was getting as fast as it should. So I went to see a doctor, I explained to her what was happening to my body. At that point, I developed a cold sore - That was a sign of something viral in my body. She asked me to take a urine test to see if I was drinking enough water. Test results showed that I was hydrated. Really hydrated.

Crime Podcasts You Need To Get On Now

It all started one night when Don wanted to go bed early and I was left with nothing to do. I had everything I needed for the next day prepped. I didn't feel like watching Netflix or scrolling the Internet. I started playing around my phone and opened random folders of apps you don't use or don't know what's for. I tapped on the Podcast app and since then my life has changed. There is an undiscovered world of podcasts I have not ventured into! I have been listening to them every day for the past few weeks. I don't think I've ever mentioned this on blushingkay. I am a huge crime tv show fan. I love CSI, Bones, Law and Order, NCIS, Criminal Minds and Sherlock to name a few.  If you haven't listened to a podcast before or any of the podcasts I listed below, you need to get on it now!

Here are some of my crime podcast favorites

Long Distance Relationship: Conversations To Not Have Over Text

I love texting. I love how easy it's to communicate with Don over text. If it wasn't for texting, Don and I wouldn't have gotten together. Texting cuts the anxiety, nervousness and social awkwardness of trying to talk to someone for the first time. We're able to express a lot more when we text someone because there is no pressure of the person standing in front of you expecting an answer ASAP. Even though it's easier to express your feelings on a text message, there are still some things that should be said over a phone call or in person ESPECIALLY if you're in a long-distance relationship like myself.

Below are conversations you shouldn't have over text

Christmas Wishlist 2015

It's the season to be jolly! A weeks back I posted gift guides for HER, HIM and THEM. Today is about ME. My Christmas wishlist. To be honest, my family and I don't really celebrate Christmas. We do the whole Christmas thing - Christmas meals and gift giving for an excuse to eat roast and get presents. Whenever my parents or Don ask me what I want for Christmas I just say, get me whatever you want. Even when I do Secret Santa, I don't put anything on my wishlist. Because, it's the season to be jolly! I just want to spend time with my loved ones. My colleagues and family would get frustrated at me.  Since it's the festive season I thought I would make everyone's life easier, I decided to make this list for my Secret Santas (I have 3 secret Santas this year!) and hopefully inspire some last minute gifts for some of you reading this.

So here's my 2015 Christmas Wishlist.

10 Good Beauty Habits To Pick Up

Here are some good beauty habits to pick up that won't change your lifestyle or routine. Okay, maybe a little but once you pick these habits up, trust me. Your face and body will thank you for it.

Nothing worth it comes easy

This is a little hump day pick-me-up for those who is finding the week a little tough! May all the difficulties you're facing be worth the efforts. Something that is worth it doesn't come easily. Don't be discouraged by the obstacles, hardship and distance (for those long-distance relationships). whatever you're fighting for, will be worth it!

I wish you an awesome day! 

Zalora's BIGGEST SALE is Near! 12 12 Online Fever

I spent many years experimenting and I think I found my own personal style, which are stripes, neutrals (mostly black) and floral prints. I didn't realise that I was always buying floral, stripes and neutrals until Don pointed it out. If you are a follower on my Instagram and seen most of the outfits I wear. They're pretty much all from Zalora. I have been a fan of their website since Day 1. I am constantly on their website checking out the latest arrival and finding the best deals. Whenever I need to take a break from work or to do thinking about things for a few minutes. I would scroll through their website. I have a Zalora tab permanently opened. Every day I add something to my wishlist. Currently, my wishlist has over 50 things (No shame!)

Cool but Random Christmas Gifts Guide 2015

If you're looking for something for some cool and random for a friend, family member or colleague! I think you've come to the right place. Maybe not exactly the right place, but I hope to give you ideas. I think giving someone a quirky gift can be really fun.

20 days until I get to see this boy

12 Beauty Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner (Not Years Later)

I am a long time beauty lover. There are some things where I learned from friends and family, some I learn from the internet and some I picked up myself. The things I learned by trial and errors are some of the things I wished I knew sooner. These are some of the things where it's the smallest changes that make a significant difference. Don't you hate that? I am super grateful for the tips I found over the years and here I am sharing it with you.

Christmas Presents for Him 2015

Buying presents for the men in your life can be a little tricky. It may be easy for some, but for me, it's kinda hard because most men I know have very different taste in things. I find buying them anything technology related is the safest. With Christmas less than one month away. Here are some Christmas gift ideas you can get for the men in your life + if you're living with them. You can also use them! It's a 2 in 1 present. Not only that, this are perfect gifts for couples who are in long-distance relationships. Some of the gifts I've chosen can help elevate your relationship. Like the headphones and power bank. Don't you think?