suspension

"Detour Nostalgique" by Jean-Christian Arod

"Creep" by Radiohead

I bought this garter belt for $20 at Bohemia, a consignment store located in Vancouver. There was a lot of retro, vintage items in the storefront and great selection in the loft upstairs, especially in the Men's section. I tripped and fell while walking down the stairs though, but I'm clumsy so things like that happen to me. If I'd had more time to browse, I think I'd have spent a lot more money than I did.

I've been working shifts (noon-2:00) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Honour Roll in UBC's Student Union Building. If you're a student here, come say hi. Better do it this week or wait 'til the next term 'cause I'm off schedule to study for final exams after Dec. 2nd.

Still waiting for a phone call to follow-up on the job interview I went to about two weeks ago. Starting to think it might not come after all. And I did such a good job too... or at least, I thought so.

Lastly, I received a lovely gift from the folks at Misikko.com and will be reviewing it soon! Stay tuned.

This was my Saturday night.

When I stepped off the skytrain, it was exactly 6:30 P.M. I don't know how I got there so early (this rarely happens), considering I took a different bus than I'd originally planned to and at a later time as well, but I did. I should've known it'd be a strange night from the get-go.

image via buildingopportunities.org/blog/index.php/stadium-chinatown-skytrain-station

I stood on the platform for 40 minutes more, waiting for my friends. They appeared at the top of the escalator and we ran out of the station, literally sprinting, sidestepped a few strangers, and pushed through the gathering crowd, settling in the middle of it all. We couldn't get any closer to the stage.

It was already 20 minutes into the show, but we acted as if we were there since the beginning and started to dance. It was amazing to see them again. The Zolas. Third time, live. Third time's the charm?

image via vancouverisawesome.com

Zach starts rambling on about something after the song is over. I look over at Vrindy and we say something to each other and laugh, our voices carrying above his. "What's he saying?" I think was the question. Or maybe "I'm so glad we made it!"

"creativity comes from the soul. it's what keeps you alive. makes you human."

You better believe it's Rick Genest. He is so beautiful, I cannot stop staring. His whole body is his canvas, and there's something completely admirable about that. It is not really about extremism or perceived beauty, but about an expression of his personality that captures my attention. Is this who he is inside, or what he ultimately aims to achieve? A rotting corpse? A glorification of death permanently etched above the warmth of life? But then, there is something absolutely poetic and magical in that notion. Simply wondrous. The "living dead", as Genest says. "You can never lose yourself," he says. "True and genuine is beautiful."

The song featured in the video above is "Elephant Files" by Montoire.

Yeah I'm convinced Montreal is where it's at. I'm gonna live there one of these days, before settling down in Vancouver, hopefully. Must sample the nightlife and culture of Toronto as well. Like, inhabit the place, you know? Not just travel, sight-see, snap pics, leave. I must become. Absorb.

you done goofed

Some goofs above.

Some tattoo vanity below.

I bought some stuffs at the American Apparel Warehouse Sale that ran from Nov. 10 - Nov. 15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There were a lot of bodysuits, not enough hoodies. Tons of size XL and XXS, but not enough S or M. The pants styles available did not suit me, nor did the shoes. I ended up getting a medium-sized orange hoodie (a few pillings on it, not in perfect condition, argh) because it was the only size available in that colour and style, a two-toned cotton dress, a lace tee that's way too big on me but oh well, a "Legalize Gay" tank in baby pink, two pairs of tights, and two bandeaus. I liked that the tights were priced at $6 each, and so were the bandeaus. I didn't like that the lace tee was $18, and that the sweater was $26. Most of the items were not 90% off, more like 40%-60% off. Rarely was the case an item would be discounted by 90%.

I think I'll try again next year though. I don't regret the items I bought (except the lace tee, I guess, because honestly it's too big) and I wish I did get a few other things. But in total I spent $109, and that's enough for one trip.

I just had a job interview today at Metrotown, so fingers crossed! Of course I did some shopping, since, you know, it's Metrotown. Spent over $200 unfortunately, but got what I needed (thick winter jacket, black lace bustier, ear studs, zipped sweater, gloves, nail base and top coat, and 2 brands of BB creams)!

I might do a review on these in a month's time. Just maybe (;

left: "enesti" multiple water drop BB cream; right: "mizon" all in one BB cream (w/ "snail healing cream" lol)

P.S. Wondering where this post title came from? The answer is this. And this. And omfg, this (it's terrible, sorry, but this.. was funny to me), aughhhh.

opportunity

photography || Sarah Yoo

styling || Sunny Chen and Sarah Yoo

editing || Sunny Chen

I'm wearing head-to-toe Urban Outfitters in the first outfit (everything is Sarah's, hahah). I'm not completely sure what I'm wearing in the second outfit because the blazer, skirt, belt, jewellery, and heels are Sarah's. The blouse is thrifted from Value Village, the socks from Claire's.

There weren't many locations to choose from so we made do with the staircase (where I've taken some outfit shots before), the floor lounge, a random ledge in my room, and the hallway.

Some "behind-the-scenes"/goof pics from this shoot in next post.

Stay lovely.

P.S. Hey, one of my Creative Writing TA's play in a band called Brasstronaut. They are good, here ya go.

VIVERE is Latin for "to live"

If you've been following my Twitter, you probably already know that I got my first tattoo last Saturday, at this place, to commemorate... my existence of 18 years (I guess I'm a bit self-centred). I haven't broken the news to my family yet, but will definitely do so this coming weekend, maybe, hopefully, hmmm. These photos are a bit blurry so I will try to take a better one later. It reads: "I am aware, I exist, I understand, I give, vivere". If you've got any questions about tattoos (process, pain, aftercare), ask away, I will answer them!

I based it off of this image:

image via unknown

... which I'm about 75% sure is based on Descartes' Epistemology/Meditations. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Somebody asked me if I regret it.

Nope, I'm 100% sure I don't (:

Stay tuned for some snaps from a fun photoshoot Sarah and I held. Instead of studying, and/or doing anything productive.

Sneak peek?

Stay lovely, lovely.

P.S. I've really been into Enigma lately (more info here). A friend introduced me to it last summer but I didn't find it that amazing. I just rediscovered it while watching My So-Called Life (I know, hahahah, of all the places, I find this in a 90's teen drama). Have a listen, keep an open mind!