Spoiling myself for my birthday instead of celebrating.

I went to the burial of my uncle today, and once again tried to keep my tears in but I have this crazy tendency to cry whenever I see someone else crying. Ah, it was a cold and depressing day. I got through it but rest in heavenly peace my dearest uncle, our family is always and will be thinking of you. <3

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On a lighter note though, I went on a spontaneous shopping trip only looking for a desk lamp and perhaps some furniture. Instead I found my way into the clothing section...sadness. 

Well here's what I brought home with me. I also stopped at Tokuya to get some baking utensils and Kmart to purchase make up remover. 

Temt Black Velvet Dress originally $24.95, I got for $15.
Leopard Patterned (comes in a set with a black suede also) Belt $9.95

Cotton On Black Lace Cardigan originally $24.95, I purchased for $5. 

Lovisa Jewellery, altogether $10. 

I love these earrings! It's so beautiful. 

Anyway, I'm going to go and redecorate my room, I know what I want to do with my walls now and I'll just bake a surprise cupcake later on for the boyfriend :) Let's hope he doesn't read this but if he does, I miss you babe. 

Amongst all the sadness, lies a pathway leading to happiness.

Before the funeral yesterday, C and I spent some quality time together and we pigged out at Hungry Jacks whilst annoying Steven. Poor C was stressed all night. (Photo above is from Instagram: @ohmaryme)

I was stripped of my macbook last night for my dearest boyfriend to complete some university assignments and so I spent the night watching episodes of PPL and Suits. (If you haven't already been hooked on Suits, I suggest you take a dosage of it.)

I woke up and made myself some Shin Ramen with a handful of last night's Bun Rieu's prepared veggies and sat in the kitchen devouring breakfast, the asian way. Some family friends came over and we caught up whilst I listened to mother rambling on about sins and heaven. Preacher.

Got bored so I decided to paint my nails. I have very unsteady hands so it turned out a little ugly :(

I've decided I want to re-decorate my room so I'm saving up for some new furniture. I want an all white vintagey styled room. Gah, it's going to be a hard transition but it'll happen. 

Farewells and Forever Goodbyes: those memories.

Hearing your father say his goodbye speech to your uncle and hearing his voice slowly sink has to be the most painful thing. My father called my uncle up in Germany and read his funeral speech. It began like this:

'Brother dearest, there's not long left, tomorrow we will part far from each other but before we say our goodbyes, your brothers and sisters, your family, your grandchildren and relatives have come together to acknowledge your wonders and the marks that you have left in our hearts and lives...' 

It was clearly so much more painful when I heard it in Vietnamese and for the first time in the past eighteen years of my life seen my father's heart ache like a war zone. Both my uncle and father cried to each other; two old brothers sharing their pain and only hearing one side of the conversation made my hands tremble as tears rolled down my cheeks.

Uncle dearest, you are an inspiration, a living role model of peace and I wish I could be just like you. So humble in action, and with each step you take you leave no scarring mark.Thank you for sharing pain and many great memories with us. Thank you for welcoming me into your family like your own grandchildren. May you rest in paradise and your legacy continue to pass on. I've never been good with goodbyes, so I'll see you soon. 

Bento to KBBQ and bargains.

I spent some time with Kelly and Van today, I haven't seen them both together for quite a while now and I really missed them. It was good to be able to walk together and laugh and say stupid things like we used to. It's like we've all grown up and slowly drifting in distance but all our memories and fun times return when we're together. Kelly says she misses being loud and a little strange because studying at MU, everyone is so serious and stern. I guess V and I are just very fun people :) 

We visited a cooking supply store because we walked past it and I saw teapots and wanted to go inside. I've been meaning to get a teapot with a woolen cosy for it. I saw these colour schemes and was just wailing to myself. How gorgeous are these pastel potteries? It's beautiful! 

We headed down to Myer to do a little bit of shopping and then off to Aijisen on Bourke Street for lunch. K ordered Beef Bento and I got Chicken Bento. It came with mayo sauce and I just died. Best and most fulfilling lunch I had in a long time.

Beef Bento - Aijisen (Bourke Street)

Chicken Bento - Aijisen (Bourke Street) 

We took the tram to DFO South Wharf and did a little shopping. I caught a few bargains. I was waiting to purchase these boots from Novo for $40 and I finally got them. I also got a pair of wedge ankle boots from Windsor Smith for $15 and this "Your Life" book for $5. Then my boyfriend meet up with us, the poor bugger was so hungry he was grumpy. Typical boy. Headed back to Melbourne Central and walked past the cupcake store and I took some photos of them and macarons. K meet up with her boyfriend and we went to have some KBBQ at Seoul House. To be honest with you, although it was cheaper than the KBBQ in China town, the service was shit and unhygienic. Side dishes looked okay so I took photos of it. Customer service was so bad, the waiters coughed in our food and then spread raw meat in cooked meat and they couldn't even speak English properly so we spent a good ten minutes asking ONE question, about the food before ordering.

Seoul House's side dishes.

The meat on le barbecue.

Windsor Smith's Wedge Ankle boots. 

Macarons.

Special Designed Cupcakes. TOTORO!

These were from Novo for $40. It's from their "Stomp" Collection.

This is the book that I bought for $5. 

And now, here are some really strange photos of my boyfriend and I before our day ended together. This is the most normal you will ever find him, unfortunately. ;) He's a bit of a quirk but has a huge heart and I most adore him for who he is. 

Fresh Starts

I've decided to start blogging again to clear my mind and share some of my adventures with my friends. I guess I'll be blogging about my daily encounters, new purchases, food and outfits, etc. I've missed having a place to write and clear my thoughts. I guess I also want to share some of my university life too. So I guess that will be good.

The picture above is of Sandra Huynh in our photo shoot together at Docklands, Melbourne.  I need to get back into photography again. Tomorrow I'm bringing my camera with me to take photos of my adventure with Van and Kelly. I hope we have an awesome lunch. I want to make some of my fans drool over the good food ;)

Birthday is coming up in about two weeks or so, I'm not celebrating this year hopefully just going to be hiding away in my room and continuing on with my reruns of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, L&O and  hope that Suits' season two get leaked early so I can watch all of them. I'm too in love with Mike and Rachael. However though, I did think about the things that I want to go shopping to buy presents for myself:

                                             

Chain and Spikes Double Row Necklace

                                           

Golden Touch Thick Collar

                                      

Mint Spike & Stud Bracelet

                                              

Golden Bunting Collar

                                       

Enamel Zig-Zag Cuff

                                          

Golden Aztec Bangle Pack

All of these items above are from Diva, but I have no money. Biggest depression session after that realisation :( 

                                          

Novo's Drifte - Stomp Collection $40

                                                       

Marc Jacobs Henry Chronograph Watch $250-$330

                                       

Korean Women Woolen Blend Long Cardigan Cape Jacket Coat $30

Blehs, so much I want to buy :(