I did it!

(Excuse the messy background in my picture) 

Yoga/Body Balance is my new found love. A few years ago, i had two bad fall on my tail bone within 6 months. Since then it hasn't been right. I went to see a chiropractor and he said that my hip bone is slanted. After weeks of painful massages and cupping, it got better as in my hips were aligned but shit happens, i got injured playing sports. Minor aches here and there. My hips and back started to get stiff. I didn't realise how stiff i was when i did crossfit. I was so sore from my crossfit classes that i couldn't even stretch and that made me stiff. 

Do I want to know?

Perth has been gloomy the past few days, matching my mood (and appetite!). I have been in a less-happy mood. Like i am not 100% happy but still happy kind of mood. I have the sweetest and funniest housemates. I have lived with many girls over the years, these two girls are the craziest bunch. Hanging out with them, talking about nothing, going on paleo diets that never last, eating chocolates and chia puddings and watching gossip girl makes me happy. 

The less happy part is...

I had to say goodbye to Don over the weekend and trying to concentrate on finishing my paper was kinda hard. Its going to be a some time before we get to see each other again. On cue, Chelsea burst in my room and announced that she is going to the beach to catch the sunset. Half and hour later, we were at Cottesloe Beach taking selfies and freezing ourselves off! 

I love Perth. I love the fact that the beach is just a drive away. The air is clean and fresh. Its laid back and relaxed. Weather is beautiful (except when its gloomy and cold). People here are lovely. Another small (yet big) hurdle to make this place my home. 

The first song

The one thing i hate doing is saying goodbye. Had to say goodbye to one of my closest friend today and it sucked. We said goodbye so unceremoniously. Okay! bye! hug! thats it. :(  I think we did that because we wanted to believe that we will see each other again and this is not goodbye. Its just a short holiday from each other.

I have to say good bye to my new favourite person this coming weekend :'( and a few weeks after, i have to say good bye to friends who live half way around the world from me, that i might not see in a very long time.

Saying good bye really sucks.

xxx

I am at the point where i cant wait to start working, earning and live my life that took (technically "taking" i am still not done yet *sad face*) 8 academic years to prepare me for! Im so done with writing essays, researching and being a student (8 years!!!!). I know i am going to regret this once i start working, i am definitely going to miss student privileges! $2 coffee, cheaper bus fares, cheap airplane tickets, ASOS discounts, concert tickets and etc. I know i mentioned that i was dreading to be an adult, but oh well, its time to grow up. I have been stuck in this limbo for too long.

I think that its good to have a vision of what you want in life and stick to it. Things change and things you least expect to happen will happen along the way, but you have a guide to what you want. I had a five year plan when i was 20 years old and i am very proud to say that i have achieved it. Maybe not everything i penciled down but the core bits like education and finding happiness that has nothing to do with a person, a cat or a thing. Now, that 5 year plan is over, it is natural for me to have another 5 year plan!

and part of my 5 year plan is getting a cat named honey badger :) The next few months is going to change my life upside down in a very scary but in a liberating kind of way. Im looking forward to that. This is for my honey badger cat! 

Stripes and Hibiscus

Had a very eventful Saturday that lead to an uneventful Sunday. Somewhat a balanced weekend! I am starting to live for weekends. i used to take my weekends for granted because it felt like any other day. Hanging out with Don has made me appreciate the weekends more and its reminding me that my "reality" of 9-5 job is coming soon. *sad face* Weekends are going to be precious. 

Sunday morning, we took Don's dog for a walk around the block of his house and Khaira, being easily amused (also i think i was missing my dad who has a green thumb) we basically stopped at every flower and herb plant, we walked by. I like flowers and plants but i don't like the gardening bit. i tried, Dad bought me a Bonsai plant that you only need to water once a week and it died. We were walking along the path and i saw pink hibiscuses. In true Khaira form, i squealed in excitement and pointed out to Don that the Bunga Raya is Malaysia's national flower. He whipped out his phone and took pictures of in the midst of me squealing. You only start appreciating your home when you are far from it.

Outfit:

Dress: Sports girl

Watch: Rip Curl

Glasses: Moscot

I love these shots because you can see my tangled messy curls, my highlights and my ombre! i have come to a realisation that my wardrobe is slowly filling up with stripes. 

Funny smile because i was caught off guard to Don taking pictures. I was really happy with my winged liner that morning, considering i had only 20 minutes to get ready! I am acing at winged liner that felt like forever to master.

Below is my FOTD:

Left to Right: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hours blush in Rouge, Naked Basics by Urban Decay, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Medium Moyen 25, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Caramel, Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in black, Nivea Lip Care Pure & Natural Milk & Honey, Mac in Bad Girl RiRi.

Loving the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer for my under eyes! it definitely brightens my dark circles, but it wears off after a few hours BUT does not settle in my fine lines. YAY! This is where my YSL Touche Eclat comes in for mid-day touch ups. Such a waste to stop using it, but perfect for touch ups.