Just discovered Formspring!

Formspring is a Q&A kind of social network thingy!

It’s kinda cute actually, people can post you all these questions, and all you have to do is press “respond” and answer them! I know alot of gurus don’t use them because its so much like twitter – I mean, people can ask you questions on twitter anyway.. but I think it’s a more direct way of inviting others to ask questions of their choice!

I mean, how inviting does this look?

“Ask me anything”

Add me on http://www.formspring.me

hahaha!! Well, I guess it’s just another little thing. I love talking to my readers you know, and I love it when they ask me questions!! Don’t be afraid to talk to me if you haven’t already! I’m currently looking into purchasing an HD camcorder to start recording youtube tutorials, I realised that one of the main freaking reasons I’m so lazy when it comes to my youtube is because I can’t see what I’m doing when I’m looking at the camera!!!! I don’t have a freaking screen looking back at me to show me what I’m shooting!!

I’ve been looking into the following:

1. This cute littlee pink “chanel-inspired” quilted HD camcorder

Omg, they even have it in gold and white! *dies

Or, I actually don’t have another option. It’s too cute to miss.

Any ideas?

by chaigyaru ギャル at 12th March 2010 1365comments(13)http://chaigyaru.com/just-discovered-formspring/Just+discovered+Formspring%212010-03-12+09%3A23%3A16chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

cravings for dried mangoes

Nom nom nom

Those who follow my twitter will know that I’m back I apologise for my absence and really do appreciate all those who sent me twitter messages, replies, commented on my blog, or emailed me directly. You guys are the sweetest!

So, the other day, I had a crazy urge to eat dried mangoes – like seriously, I had a whole dream about eating a tonne of them, and then still craved them the next day. I went online to look up where they actually do do bulk purchases and they had heaps of online stores which produced dried mangoes! There were even recipes on how to make dried mangoes such as:

Though I wouldn’t bother trying to make them – just buy it! They’re too yummy to have to wait to process!!

This is the mini-loot I was craving! The middle packet is already eaten. haha!! I ate it in the car when mr.CG was driving home because I couldn’t stand my craving anymore!

Maltose, dried mangoes and the wan wan crackerrrrrs my mummy never let me eat when i was little!

Dried mangoes are just so popular to the Filipinos that they’ve totally mastered at producing them!!! I’m lovin’ them so much!!!!!!

I always only purchase dried mangoes manufactured in Philippines – because they are famous for their fabulous dried fruits!! All three of the dried mangoes I purchased were from Philippines, and because I’m always on the look-out for the best one, I finally found it!!!!!!!

(excuse my plain nails, I haven’t had time to deal with them lately )

Okay, this is the one I normally buy – because it is sold in most asian stores and I thought it was the best one out of all the Philippine made dried mangoes – however, when I walked into corner asian store the other day, I found this:

The brand is Young’s!!!!!!!

And honestly, if you guys see this any where, any where at all, you have to pick it up and try it!!!!!!!!!!! It’s freaking amazing yummy!!

Normally, the thing I look for in dried mangoes is its realistic taste. Most dried mangoes which are sold in those “Made in China” packages taste like they are just made out of plastic – they don’t even have a mango taste at all! The difference between this fabulous packet of dried mangoes is that it actually does contain a mango taste – a very strong taste! It’s not just artifical sugar and plastic!!! It actually has a mango scent to it, and its chewy – its stringy! You know, like when you take a bite, and you see strings of the mango comin’ out of it??? That’s when you know that it’s real!!!

=)  =)  =)

Super excited about my dried mangoes and planning to stock up!

Okay, what a silly “I’m back” blog post!
Promise to update more from now!! I’m going home tonight so my pictures can finally be photoshopped and look proper again!!

by chaigyaru ギャル at 11th March 2010 1359comments(3)http://chaigyaru.com/cravings-for-dried-mangoes/cravings+for+dried+mangoes2010-03-11+08%3A46%3A23chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

I’ll BRB

I miss you guys so much! But I’ve got sooo much going IRL at the moment that I just can’t let go of myself and happily blog.

I’ll be back within a few days or a week, okie? Promise! xo.

by chaigyaru ギャル at 5th March 2010 1358comments(3)http://chaigyaru.com/ill-brb/I%27ll+BRB2010-03-05+03%3A59%3A44chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

Darkness Eyelashes

I was strolling around after work today and the nasty shopaholic inside of me reminded me that I needed to purchase some new false lashes! I walked past the Face Shop – which I swear was on the way to the station and went inside for a quick look.

I found the Darkness lashes I hadn’t purchased in a while and decided to try them again. I haven’t worn these lashes for over 1.5 years!!! I’ve been buying Model21 and Princess Lashes so much that I’ve totally abandoned my once-love.. so they’re up for trial again!

I’m not on my desktop, so I can’t stamp my pictures – do not steal

Too much love for these asian lashes!

I also purchased one that wasn’t Darkness, but looked very similar! It was $1 cheaper too! ^_^” Darkness eyelashes were $5.50 per pair and the misc. brand was $4.90 per pair.

My absolute favourrrrite pair

A less "wahhhlaaaaa" pair

A sweet everyday look pair

Ah, I love false lashes. It’s one thing I won’t live without.

by chaigyaru ギャル at 25th February 2010 1348comments(6)http://chaigyaru.com/darkness-eyelashes/Darkness+Eyelashes2010-02-25+03%3A21%3A38chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

Shutter Island – was he really crazy?

By the time I had finished watching Shutter Island, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, I was literally psychologically exhausted.

For the entire movie, I sit there trying to figure out what the whole movie is all about – and then when I think I’ve gotten it all figured it, the movie twists again, and I’m there wondering what’s real and what’s not? Unfortunately for those who haven’t watched it, this is going to be a spoiler. So do not continue reading if you don’t want to know.

Have you watched it??

***spoiler***

Is there really a “right” ending to this movie? Honestly?

Do you really think it was possible to manipulate someone’s brain to make them think that what had happened in past had not happened?? It really gets you thinking..
So was Federal Marshalls Teddy Daniels really mental? Had he really “killed” his wife and had his wife, Dolores, really killed his kids? Was he seriously ill because of that and had he been “hiding from the truth” all this time?

Or had they really tricked him onto the island to make him believe that so that he would stop investigating the island?

Who was the doctor who had been hiding in the cave really? Was it the real Rachel Saldano or was she apart of the “act” too? Was she actually ill too? Or was she speaking the truth – in saying that the doctors on the island would try to make him feel like he was ill.

Was this movie a “create your own ending”? or, did it really have a proper ending?

I think

Teddy Daniels was Leonardo DiCapro’s characters “real name”.
The drugs (aspirin) that he had taken from Dr.Cawley for his migraine, had affected his mentality.
Ted had not killed his wife, nor children for the sake of it.
He played along in order to survive but in the end, he was weakening due to the drugs.
“Chuck” had set him up and was not his real partner.
By the end of the movie, Teddy was still “normal” – hence why he said “Would you rather die as a good man, or live as a bad one?” (or something along those lines) and that’s why he had actually chosen to still call his “partner” Chuck to let them know that he’d rather die than believe what they were trying to make him believe.
He had no way out of the island and was not prepared to be tested on for brain washes.

So now, what about the Code of Four – the note that was found in Rachel’s room? Was that a real note? Considering the Racheal in the cave claimed that she was previously a doctor at the island, why would she have been kept in prison if that had been a real note?

Was there really a number 67?

Tell me what you guys all thought about the movie. If you haven’t watched it, go watch it and come back, read the spoiler and comment!

Has anyone read the book? Tell me what its all about!

by chaigyaru ギャル at 25th February 2010 1343comments(3)http://chaigyaru.com/shutter-island-was-he-really-crazy/Shutter+Island+-+was+he+really+crazy%3F2010-02-24+23%3A40%3A11chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

Chaigyaru Advertising Links and Banners

I am now accepting advertisements on the sidebar of my blog (which appears on every page). These include links and/or banners for those who would like to link your personal blog, blogshop, e-shop, etsy, etc…

Promotion (From now to the 15th March 2010) – if you book with me before 15th March, you will receive link advertisements for $10US until the end of June 2010 instead of $20US.

Advertising options:-

1.  Links

Links will cost $20US until the end of June 2010, or $35US until the end of December 2010. The earlier you book, the longer time you get on my blog!

These links are the links under “Links” and an image can also be placed such that when a reader hovers over your link, your chosen image will appear. This can be a promotional banner, a screenshot of your website, or anything of your preference.

2. Banners

Banners will be slightly extra – they will cost US$30 until end of June 2010 and US$50 until the end of December 2010. Your banner ad has to be 165px by 380px at the longest length. Banner ads can be flash or a jpeg like so:-

3. Sponsorship

I am still in the process of looking for travel sponsors, beauty and hair sponsors. If you are a hairdresser who would like to sponsor me, a make up brand who would like to sponsor me, or even travel agency, please contact me directly and we’ll work something out!

I currently have a contacts sponsor whom receives a lot of visibility from me.

Sponsorship is an exchange in services in which you give me your services and I happily recommend you at my sponsor. Email me here.

There is no dead line for bookings, however, like I stressed earlier, the earlier you book, the more you get for what you pay.

Paypal is accepted for payment – but I prefer bank deposit for Australians! Thanks!

Love, Chaigyaru <3

janice@chaigyaru.com

ps. comments are disabled in this post, please drop me an email to discuss/book.

by chaigyaru ギャル at 23rd February 2010 1336commentshttp://chaigyaru.com/advertising/Chaigyaru+Advertising+Links+and+Banners2010-02-23+12%3A20%3A36chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

Everyday foundation application

I’m finally making youtube videos again!! I hope I continue on with it!!! ♥

Here is the everyday foundation (face make) application video requested by sooo soooo many..

My face colouration isn’t perfect, I use photoshop normally on my pictures too!!!! I started off with a freshly cleansed and toned face base. For those who do not use BB cream, you can replace my routine with your regular foundation – however, for everyday wear, I sometimes find foundation to be too heavy. I always swap between BB cream and foundations depending on where I’m going.

If I’m going to work, I would use BB cream because I essentially just sit in the office and work by my computer (I don’t see clients) or anyone else. For night outings, I would use a foundation rather than BB cream for a stronger staying power and heavier coverage.

I’ll try to make a foundation post or video on all the foundations I own. But for now, enjoy ^__^”"

by chaigyaru ギャル at 22nd February 2010 1324commentshttp://chaigyaru.com/how-to-foundation-tutorial/Everyday+foundation+application2010-02-22+02%3A50%3A19chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB

Chris’ Birthday and short hair again!

I’m so indecisive when it comes to my hair. I know, I know! But its the reason why everyone can still recognise me on the street even if I’m wearing a hat – because no one bothers to recognise me with my hair anymore. It’s either blonde or brunette – can change depending on my mood, or short or long!

It doesn’t really bother me, to be honest, how I always change my hair. I wish I could stick to one, but its almost near impossible. I still haven’t found my perfect hair yet. But that’s okay, that’s what life is about, right? Finding the perfect of everything, or seeing an imperfection perfect. I’m going to keep changing my hair, until I see it as perfect.

Well, last week was one awful week. Other than the fact that I had the whole week to myself – in which I slept at least 15 hours of the each day due to being sick – it was one hell of a long week. For the whole week, I was suffering from hunger cause I could eat nothing but plain congee with a hint of salt, and drink water. By the third day, I was sick of it and sneaked in a chicken parmigiana from dad’s restaurant. It was an incredibly bad mistake… did I mention incredibly bad????

My stomach was gurgling for the next two days and I was running to the toilet every 15 minutes to do a number 2, which came out like a number 1!! I’m not going to bother explaining that because if you don’t get it, you shouldn’t or wouldn’t want to.

Nonetheless, I’m by far, a million times better now, thanks to everyone who sent me get-well messages, I got them all and really do appreciate each and everyone of them!

Getting off the topic here, the reason why I had mentioned hair and being sick, is because ofcourse the two things link!

Sick = spending alot of time at home reading blogs and sleeping = getting new inspirations = changing my hair

As I was lying in my bed, I started touching my knotty hair, and thought, nope, I’m going to take out my hair extensions and finally, after so many effing years, let my hair grow. Let it GROW!!!!!

Okay, haha! You get the point.

So from when I cut my bob, which is about September of 2009? Somewhere around there… when I was still a blonde blonde, a little immature and.. haha, pictures say all.

Before

I’m coming back to rock that hair style – in a brunette.

After

Love it? Hate it? Leave your comment.

My outfit was for Christopher’s 26th birthday, in which we were asked to head up to Haymarket Hotel for a few drinks. Ofcourse, still recovering from Gastric Flu Virus, I didn’t have any drinks at all – so it turned out to be a not-so-interesting night! But, I still had to look my best for it!

Face of the Night (I'm lovin' the Revlon Photoready 'cause it gives me such a healthy glow!)

Dress of the Night

Boyfriend of the Night ;)

Birthday boy of the Night!! Happy birthdayyyyyyyyyyyyy! ♥♥

by chaigyaru ギャル at 21st February 2010 1309comments(38)http://chaigyaru.com/chris-birthday-and-short-hair-again/Chris%27+Birthday+and+short+hair+again%212010-02-21+03%3A55%3A00chaigyaru+%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB