SIX DAYS IN KOREA

Hello! Long time, no post. 

I'm sorry for my lack of blog post lately. I've been busy with life and i just got back from holiday. But don't worry, i already plan a couple pretty exciting post that's going to be up this week :)

On march 28 2014, me and my fam flew to Seoul, South Korea. It was such a lovely short holiday for us. This trip was sort of a last minute holiday plan, because we didn't really have any plan to go to South Korea this year, but my mom kept telling us how she wanted to see and experiencing winter in Korea. But, since this was a last minute plan, and winter season in South Korea ends around the first week of march (our tour guide said that), we didn't really got a chance to experience the snowy cold winter breeze. But we're still going anyway and it's still pretty dang cold from mid march until mid april. Here's a glimpse of our lovely trip to South Korea:

(Day 1 - March 29) We arrived at Incheon International Airport i think around 9 am, met the local tour guide, went to Seoul to see the Blue House, Gyeongbok Palace and National Folklore Museum. After that, the tour bus driver took us to Gimpo Airport to catch our flight to Jeju Island. It only took about 1 hour 5 minutes from Gimpo - Jeju Island. Once we arrived, we visited Dragon Head Rock, Mysterious Road and Teddy Bear Museum (cuteness overload!).

(Day 2 - March 30) Jeju Island tour - Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Seopjikoji, Jeju Mini Land and Alive Museum (Trick Art Museum)

(Day 3 - March 31) Flew back to Gimpo Airport and the tour bus driver drove us to Nami Island (Nami Island is so popular because of the romantic korean drama 'winter sonata' was filmed there). Nami Island is located outside Seoul, or exactly in Gangwon-do. Personally, i think this place is a lot more beautiful during fall/winter. But still it is such a nice place to walk around, have a picnic and enjoy the scenery. And then, another long drive to Mt. Soerak.

(Day 4 - April 1) Mt. Soerak tour - National Park, Kwongeumsung Fortress, Giant Budha Statue. And.... wait for it .... yup! another long drive to Everland. Everland is one of South Korea's theme park. The park was so big that there was always something for everybody, young or old. But unfortunately our local guide only gave us 2 hours to play and explore the park. *what? i know!

(Day 5 - April 2) Seoul City Tour - Shopping, Street food, shopping at Myeongdong (Korean beauty haul will be up soon) :D

(Day 6 - April 3) Another shopping trip to korean grocery market and flew back home :(

There are still a lot of places i want to see and explore in South Korea. Wish I could go back for the second visit. Hope to see you soon, South Korea :)

XO, A

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy New Year 2014, beautiful people. I know it's a bit late (fyi, today is january 4th) :P
but better late than never right, right? I hope all of you have an amazing new year's eve with your family, friends or your boyfriend/girlfriend. For me, i spent my new year's eve with my parents, sister and brother. I always found that for me, new year's eve is the best time to take a moment to cherish and spend the night with your loved one, think about all of the things that you've done or haven't done, prepare yourself and make a new plan for the new year.

2013 is such a rough year for me. So many problems, struggled to get a job, made a wrong decisions and dealing with long distance relationship. Though last year felt like a roller-coaster ride for me, there are so many things that i've found i'm grateful for: having such an amazing, supportive boyfriend, family and friends that always there for me, make me feel happy, help me, and support me whenever i feel like such a failure in life. This is truly a blessing for me. I feel so lucky for having them in my life.

Well, life is all about a journey right? I don't know where it'll take me, but i'm so excited to find out. Plus, i feel like i'm a lot stronger now and ready to embrace the new year, new beginnings. A good fresh start.

XO, A

JUNE FAVORITES: SONGS!

1. Robert DeLong - Global Concepts

   

2. Zedd Feat Foxes - Clarity

   


3. Landon Austin - Once In A Lifetime

    


4. Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful

   


5. Justin Timberlake - Mirors

   

NOTD: Revlon Scented Nail polish

I've been a little bit obsessed with scented nail polish lately. This is one of the nail polish from Revlon's Scented collection. Mine is in 325 Gum Drop. *FAVE!

It is a really pretty pastel lilac color. The best thing about this nail polish is the scent. This literally smells like bubblegum after it dried and the scented last for weeks (Yum! I'M IN LOVE). Beside that, this also last long with no fading or chipping. But the downside is this nail polish kind of on the sheer side (above is two coats).

I bought mine at the Revlon counter in Sogo department store. As a 14.7ml for less than Rp 40.000 (< $4) *affordable :D

Overall, I'm impressed, and I definitely recommend this nail polish 

XO, A

SORRY :(

Hello.. finally, i'm back!!

I apologize for my lack of blog post in the past few months. Well, my life has been really really crazy lately, so it's hard for me to keep posting a new beauty reviews, DIY's, baking and other good stuffs in my blog as much as i would love to. But, i'll try my best to keep updating my blog at least two new posts every week. I can assure you, there will be so many beauty, fashion, baking and DIY, coming your way in the near future.

XO, A

MY SONG OF THE DAY :)

"FEIST - SECRET HEART"

"LYKKE LI - I FOLLOW RIVERS"

"LYKKE LI - SADNESS IS A BLESSING"

Lykke li is so ffffing beautiful in this music video.

I NEED - A - VACATION

All i can think of now is :

YES! Beautiful view, long walks on the beach, build a sandcastle, watch the sunset, sitting around at the beach+daydreaming and also good friends.

XO, A

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Every time i feel desperate finishing my skrip-sweat, i see this:

And now, i'm almost reach the finish line. wish me luck :)

XO, A