Simple & Clean

Last week was yet another busy week for me. First things first: I CHOPPED OFF MY HAIR! In most of my pictures, my hair is shown to be past my chest area. This was because I wore extensions. The true length of my hair was right below my collarbone.

I got my haircut at a Japanese Salon called 'Creave'. My friend Kevin gets his haircuts there by the manager himself, Hiro. My usual stylist at a different salon was out on vacation which got me bummed because I was set with my decision to cut my hair. Kevin helped me out and booked me an appointment there. Let me tell you, it was quite the experience! I'll save my experience with Creave and Hiro for another post. Visit here, for more info on Hiro himself and Creave Salon (in Japanese but has the number, hours and location for Creave)!

Inspiration for my hair style came from one of my favorite artists and of whom I often get compared to in regards to looks ever since I was in my teens, UTADA HIKARU! You can see her rockin' the short bob in her "Come back to me" music video.

The reason for me wanting to cut my hair was because:

1. I needed a more sophisticated, polished look. Not saying the messy loose romantic curls weren't presentable, I just needed something more serious. I've had a boy-cut style long ago but styled it a bit more "wilder"? Okay not wilder, but compared to the way I style my hair now, this is more feminine and mature.

2. I needed a hairstyle that requires less time to stylize. With this haircut, I literally cut my getting-ready-time in half.

3. I needed change. As in, so many changes (good and bad) are happening with my life, I felt that it was appropriate to start a fresh new chapter by doing away with the past. I've chopped off my hair and I'm not looking back!

4. It is quite hot in Hawaii, so it helps out :)

Along with cutting my hair, I've also dyed it a deep dark mahogany brown. I felt that a deeper tone suits this haircut and also the Fall/Winter season. When spring comes around though, it's back to my usual copper colors!

I think I'm gonna stick with this hairstyle until Japan. Then when I get settled living in Japan, we'll see what I decide to do with my hair next!

More pics to come!

P.S. I wanted to post about other things that happened to me (things I'm currently doing, recent finds, etc) but I'll save each for their own post.

It's in the photograph.

Argh, I miss taking pictures of anything, everything and the inbetween. Good times, funny times, interesting times, kodak moments, family time, friend time, me and my doggy (Lucky) time.

I've been too busy to venture out and take pictures. I can't wait till I can pick up the camera again and just snap away at memories and snap away at anything that inspires me.

I always want to bring my camera with me to school but I carry enough bulk as it is and I don't trust leaving my camera in the car.

BLEH. It'll all be worth it in the end! I just miss taking snapshots on the daily.

Crazy crazy crazy

I've been so busy lately, I didn't keep the promise to blog more. I tried! And you all know how lengthy my posts can be!

So I've been putting my Beatles playlist on pause for now and lately I've been rummaging through old cd's from my past. These include bands like Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Blink 182, American Hi-Fi, Emery, Rooney and few more I can't remember right now. Jimmy Eat World is on heavy rotation at the moment. It's helping me get through a hard time I'm going through right now. As they did before, they are here to the rescue once again.

By the way, a question to you all: Do you believe in signs? As in...something happens, it triggers something in you like you were meant to hear/see it and it somehow relates to whatever you're going through at the moment. Like, RIGHT ON POINT. When ever I see these 'signs' it's like everything around it blurs or fades out and that 'sign' is crystal clear.

So do you believe in signs?

wants & inspirations.

... Just a few.

NOTE TO SELF part 2

NOTE TO SELF (062310)

1. Buy a new (cute yet practical) planner. Yeah, I sort of have a thing for planners. I often buy a lot of them, use them for a good amount of time and then without finishing it up, buy another one. It's my life's mission to actually complete a planner to the last page!
2. Re-dye my roots. I guess I'll save this for when Janis comes back to Hawaii or when Fall 2010 starts.
3. Garage Sale. This is a must. Ebay was working fine so far, but I'm gonna try my luck at doing a garage sale.
4. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE. That's always on the agenda but hard to practice. I really need to though.
5. 日本語勉強する！！I really need to brush up on my Japanese. Btw, anyone know of any good Japanese bands/singers/songs I could listen to? I really need to immerse myself. (Sorry Beatles, I need to give you a rest for a bit...although that's probably not gonna happen).
6. Keep up with a good diet. So far so good. Haven't checked my weight lately, but I'm fitting into my clothes a lot better.
7. Draw more. I had a passion for drawing but it's so hard to find the time to relax and draw my life away.
8. WASH MY CAR. It's been how long already...more than a couple of months! Yikes! AND my car is white. :[
9. Blog more. I feel like when I blog, a bit of stress is lifted from me. I feel like typing what I feel at the moment or typing what I want to type about helps organize my thoughts.
10. Enjoying my life while I can. Giving love and having fun with my family, boyfriend, friends and myself.

NOTE TO SELF.

So, me and Janis are skyping and we start talking about possible blogspot usernames. Names that deal with fashion.

I'm debating whether I want to change from 'oalimay' to 'fassionfruit' (haha yes like passionfruit). I originally wanted to change it to FASHIONFRUIT but that name is taken by someone who doesn't even blog. What a waste. I wanted a name that someone can easily say "Did you see the new post from FASHIONFRUIT?" or something. Something people can easily remember.

Don't get me wrong, I like having 'oalimay', it's a very personable username because it's basically my last name spelled backwards (for those of you wondering what the hell it means).

What do you guys think? FASSIONFRUIT.BLOGSPOT.COM

Janis and I also started making up FASHIONPOO (Janis and I call each other 'poo'. It's our nickname for each other). Knowing us, we usually talk up a storm and let our imagination run wild. We start joking about one thing and then it becomes a huge story and we end with "wait, how did we start talking about this again?" *bursts into laughter*.

When we started talking about FASHIONPOO.BLOGSPOT.COM, we came up with this as our motto:

EAT FASHION. POO FASHION. (Because you try things and if it doesn't work, then...poo)

then she came up with this as an idea for a photoshoot for the banner:

"There should be a picture of you trying to eat clothes on a plate, with a fork and knife in hand. salivating, your next outfit or some shoes on a plate with a pendant on top for the topping or somethign white.. and then like a fruit pendant on top make it look like desesert and you're about to eat it with a glass of pearls" - Janis

(p.s. yes there are typos in that quote but I'm keeping it that way because you can see how excited and hilarious this was for us)

Blood Type O & Zodiac Sign Cancer

Blood Type O - Type O's are outgoing, energetic and very social. They are the most flexible of the blood types. They easily start up projects but often have trouble following through because they give up easily. Creative and popular, they love to be the center of attention and appear very self confident. Type O, the most "average" blood type, is considered the best type in Japan.

[Type O - The Warrior]

Trendsetter, loyal, passionate,

self-confident, independent, ambitious, vain and jealous.

Famous O's include: Queen Elizabeth II, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Liam & Noel Gallagher and Paul Newman. (I bet you can guess the only Famous O that strikes me is John Lennon).

Although I agree with what my blood type personality is, I think a few of the traits are wrong, but could it be because it clashes with the personality of a Cancer?

Zodiac Sign - Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

The fourth sign of the zodiac is Cancer and it is represented by the crab. Appropriately enough, Cancerians can seem easygoing, sympathetic, and patient one minute, then cranky and irritable the next. Because of this ability to make a sudden change, Cancer is the least predictable of all signs. They are ruled by the moon and have water as their element, so their mood swings can be compared to the turbulence of the shifting tides. If they feel they need to, they will retreat to their own emotional shell to keep others out. However, Cancerians can be very sympathetic to others and readily show their affection. Cancerians are also very emotional and sensitive, which may be why they are so empathetic towards others.
Cancerians need a lot of attention due to their unpredictable character, but if you give them the support they need, they will offer you their undying loyalty and love. Once you have won their trust, nothing anyone else can say will sway them against you.
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I'd say me being a Cancer is right on the money...and actually being Blood Type O too. As for me being self confident for Blood Type O, I'd say to a certain extent. I think that's where the Cancer personality kicks in. I love the rush and thrill of being the center of attention and doing what I want to do, but when it gets close to 'show time', I want to hide in my...shell. Even though I end up feeling that way, I do go through what I set out to do...or die trying.
The same goes for being independent. I actually wish I'd be more independent. I try to be but I feel that no one takes me serious sometimes. Especially my family. Maybe it's the curse of being the "baby" of the family.
What blood type and/or zodiac sign are you?

Youngin

Where did this girl go?

I miss my younger days. My skin...that is. It was so youthful and bright.

is it summer yet?

Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? My summer has yet to begin, I'm just waiting for my exams to be done. Don't forget to visit my online store when you get the chance! (refer to my previous blog). Everything must go!! Please help me! I think I might bring down some of the prices...

Some of you might be wondering why I'm in such a hurry to sell my things. Well there's a reason behind that. It's quite late and I'm a bit lazy to get into that right now. Maybe next entry.

Getting there.

2 posts in 1 day! wow!

This is just a quick update:

I went to Home Depot and bought a gallon of Bher paint. I couldn't decide in what color I wanted, I was torn between a really subtle lavender color and a cream color. I decided to go with the cream, it just appealed to me more and I felt that it will help give the illusion of a bigger room and also brighten up my room too. I thought of my wood tile floors and the furniture in my room and felt that the cream color will suit them.

The color is called 'Belgian Cream'. Yummy right?!

I'm so excited, I want to start painting it right away! I can already feel myself being renewed.

The way I am.

I'm so lost right now. Like I feel like I don't really know who I am. For those of you who know pinksugarichigo or have her as a friend, you may recall her posting a blog about something similar to this. I am in no way copying her dilemma or anything like that. We both actually coincidentally are in the same state right now.

I just don't feel as creative as I used to. Honestly, before during high school and sometime after, my creative juices were always flowing. I was filled with ideas, and I put them to great use. Whether through art, making/editing videos, photography, graphic designing and even music. It made me happy and I felt as if I could be going somewhere with it. The past few years have been a rocky one for me where sacrifices were made here and there. I am happy with my life but personally, I feel lost. I feel like I don't know exactly who I am.

My room walls are currently green (as you can see in my pictures). I've painted my walls lime green back in 2000, mainly to match my Weezer poster (they are one of my favorite bands). I felt that through out high school and a little after, my room was the main area for my inspiration. I was full of color and I was into cutesy junk overload. It was clearly seen in the things I made that I love love loved colors.

I started getting into a more 'oshare' type of style, I'd say a couple years back. I felt myself maturing in a way and transitioning into more simple, classy, vintage type of stuff. This was especially seen through the way I dressed.

I think I've figured out who I am, and I'm happy with it. All is well right? well...

I still feel the creative juices flowing in me and I'm longing to make more art, music, videos, photography..but I feel like there's a block.

This may seem weird, but I think the first step to removing that block is to repaint my walls.

CALL ME CRAZY.

I guess whenever I walk into my room now, I feel like I'm forever in my teen years, and that shouldn't be the case. It's time to grow up.

We'll see if I'm right. Hopefully I can get to painting my room soon and I'll let you know.

P.S. if you haven't noticed, I changed my blogspot username :3

Start anew.

Okay so, since this blog can't be used for the reason I wanted it to be.. I might as well just write here anyway. Which should I keep? LJ or this? What do you think?

I guess I can just talk about random things.

I'm thinking for my next post, I'll be doing reviews on cosmetics n such.

:)

How are ya'll doing?

sitting, waiting, hoping.

One more week left till I find out!

がんばります。