Insufficient amount of clothes? Don't know where to get pretty bags to carry out on your CNY visitings? Need a necklace to go along with your outfit or a fake collar to enhance the look of your blouse?! Desperately hoping to get them all but you've no idea where to? Saw them somewhere, but you're running out of time because CNY starts on Sunday?!?!?!?!
Well then you can put your troubles and worries aside cos I'm here to bring you DIYGALORE with their new year's collection! :) As I mentioned before, they are one of the most efficient blogshops I've seen that deliver their items really quickly. (Based on my personal experience.) Moreover, don't you love their apparel designs? Not only do they look great to compliment your looks, their definitely not those cheapo shops that sells lousy quality wears.
I mean don't you hate it when the clothes you see the models wearing in certain blogshops turns out to be completely different in a bad way all the time?! Fret not, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with dg's. :)
This skirt is certainly one of my fav piece!
If you're tall enough..... GET THIS. So freakin gorgeous.
I've got a piece of this from them, will blog again with it! :)
Tote bags?!??!?!
Fake collar?! Isn't it sweeeeet?
A 3 way bag for CNY? ;)
PRETTY NECKLACES! Really cheap as well.
LASTLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...
THERE IS A MASS MEETUP
AT DHOBY GAUT MRT THIS SATURDAY AT 2PM!
& Quote "NaomiNeo" to get a dollar of the leopard tops!
Awesome much? So hurrrrrry and grab your items now! Before they run out. Hehe!
So talking about the future earlier on, I spent the first half of my day yesterday @ NAFA (Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts) IT WAS ATROCIOUSLY AWESOME. Yea, I stress the word AWESOME.
Well, I'm turning 16 soon in 10 days time, and taking my O's this year. BUT, I'm so so so keen in this school after attending yesterday's open house.
Basically, as you realize from the school's name itself, it's obviously an Arts school. And fyi, when I mention "arts", it definitely doesn't only mean drawing, painting, colouring whatever alone. Which I'm aware not all of you are fond of. It includes, dancing, writing, music and theatre as well.
I know many of you feel that art is really stupid and a waste of time, and most parents probably feel that it's like a "NO FUTURE" kinda thing. But come on, look at those people who've succeeded and are earning a million of bucks now?! Furthermore, it's more of a leisure kinda work. You don't have to worry about studying, memorizing and all, you just allow creativity to rule your mind most of the time.
Why join NAFA?
Firstly, they've created their courses to cater to your needs in handling the dynamic requirements of the arts and design industries after you graduate. You don't have to fret about anything much because most of your schedule is neatly planned out for you.
Secondly, you can complete your degree in just 4 years and be entitled with the Bachelor of Arts degree. Which means, once you're over with your O/A lvls, you can immediately proceed and work your way to get a degree, preparing yourself for a rewarding artistic career.
Thirdly, in 2010, their diploma and degree holders commanded a starting monthly salary of 1.6k-2k. Students who graduated, are easily employed within three freakin months. Which means, you don't have to worry about getting a basic pay, a secure job and a job of your dream like what 90% of the graduates managed to achieve.
Lastly, if you wanna carry on your arts journey in other countries, Nafa allows you to have the skills and qualifications to go aboard to pursue it! You will be WELCOMED WHEREVER you go! Singapore's Ministry of Education has already recognized Nafa for their proven teaching approach.
In short, you've nothing to worry about, and you get to lead on with your dreams. Of course, you've to put in the effort as well!!!! But aren't you pretty tempted to get in there now?! If you're not, allow me to tell you more about the range of courses they offer along the way, in a bit...
These are the booths which were set up in the Orange house of Campus 1.
Talking about campuses, they have a total of 3 campuses along the street of Bencoolen. Madness. It's so huge and pretty!
Some really cutesy apparels which they were selling..
Feeling thirsty?! HAHAHA, grab your milkshake from the picture below. Lol, just kidding. Tried a cup, and I must say it was pretty refreshing. It has a really unique taste to it!
You know, I've been pass NAFA quite a few times in the past, without even realizing it?! I thought it was some freakin arts studio or something. The entire ambience there is just great. It doesn't even feel like a school in any way, any angle. For a moment, I really thought I was lost in some art atmosphere.
Some really cool paintings by the students.
I LOVE THE EYE ONE... It looks damn nice!
Drawings from the students from year 1-3 respectively.
I had a hard time figuring out if this was drawn or printed, IT'S SO REAL... If it was drawn, OMG, I'm gonna murder the artist and swallow his/her brain. So I'll have a supa awesome artsy talent. Nah kidding.
The rooms where the students have their work done!
Bringing you 3D art!!!! OMG, I LOVE THIS COURSE THE MOST. A girl being a girl, I'm sooooo gaga over the accessories! Some of them were mad gorgeous.
Especially the bottom two!!!
Students from other schools gathering to see how the nafa seniors create such beautiful stuff.
Just in case if you were wondering... YEA, these are all made by them!!!
FIRE FIRE FIRE! This is to melt the substances I think... Heh.
In 3D art, you'll be taught to use IT to get your designs made as well.
Every year, Nafa takes part in competitions which allows the students to submit their art piece. And you know what's the best part? You get to keep some of the money if your work is selected by companies! How attractive can this deal get?!
So this is the end of my tour at Nafa's open house!!!
As for the other courses, there are 8 in total.
Offering you with...
3D DESIGN
- Environmental Design
- Exhibition Design
- Furniture Design
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Design
- Object Design
In this course, you're taught a variety of skills to help you attain your dreams to become a: 3D designer, Landscape Designer, Furniture Designer, Model Maker, Event Planner, Interior Designer, Teacher, Design Magazine Writer, Jewellery Designer, Goldsmith and MORE.
ARTS AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
- Diploma in Arts Management
- Diploma in Arts (Teaching)
It's all about show casing your talent, and bringing it to a step further! Jobs offered: Arts Consultant, Entrepreneur, Business Manger, Museum Executive, Performing Arts manager, Radio Broadcast Studio Manager, Concerts and Events Manager etc.
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
- Performance (Ballet or Non-ballet)
- Choreography
- Teaching
Dance has became more popular over the years, it's sucha beautiful form of art that majority of us loves!
In this course, you'll be specially assisted by trainers from USA etc. Few individuals who continued to be active in the local and international dance scene includes people like:
Wong Kai Yee (1992 graduate) Associate Director of Moving Arts and former full-time dancer, Lim Chin Huat (1994 graduate) Co-Artistic Director of Ecnad Project Ltd, and recent ones likes Xu Lei Ting (2009 graduate) and Sun Hong Lei (2010 graduate) full-time dancers with the Arts Fission etc.
Dreams of being a performer, educator, researcher, reviewer, administrator or production assistant? This is definitely for you!
DESIGN AND MEDIA
- Advertising
- Animation
- Graphic Design
- Illustration Design
- Interactive Media
- Video Production
Visualize your career path in full colour. This course allows you to let your ideas take lead. Suitable for you if you're keen in...
Design: Art director, Desktop Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Publication Designer and more!
Media: Video Production Designer, Animator, Editor (Video), Motion Graphic Designer etc.
FASHION STUDIES
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Diploma in Fashion
- Merchandising & Marketing
C'mon, who doesn't love fashion?! Whether you're a guy or a girl, everyone likes it! This department allows you to moving you to the forefront of what they do best, they put you in touch with methods to create collections and build technical skills at the same time!
Make your mark in style in becoming a Fashion/Costume Designer, Fashion Photographer, Fashion Stylist and all the awesome jobs that are in the fashion sphere!
FINE ART
- Western Painting
- Chinese Ink Painting
- SculpturePhotography
- Ceramics
- Printmaking
If you love those paintings I've showed you just now, this is definitely what you're looking for. Let your opportunities take shape here to become a Fine Art Artist, Art Consultant, Curator, Display Artist, Illustrator.
MUSIC
- Diploma in Music Performance
- Diploma in Music Teaching
Are you as into music as I am?! I love music, I can never live a day without it. I feel that life is colourless without musiccccc. Omg. I sound so corny, but yea. HAHA!
In this department, the experts in their own fields will aim to nurture you into an individual who is highly skilled, musically adaptable and equipped to enter professional life as a creative and flexible 21st century musician.
Your sound future awaits. Administrator for Music School? Agent for Performers? Conductor? Composer? Music Arranger? Performer? This will certainly allow you to become one.
THEATRE
- Diploma in Theatre
- Elective Modules
Don't we all love drama?! Everyday we're all creating our very little own drama out of small bits of our life without noticing it.
Become an Actor, Drama Educator, Scripter & Playwright, Stage & Production Manager.
Ending this off with an extra info about the tuition fees if you're interested in applying!!!
For more information on the requirements, and whether you're applicable to join NAFA or not, log on to http://nafa.edu.sg now!
Sorry to disappoint you guys, but the open house ended yesterday!!! However, if you've just finished your O's and you're really inspired after reading this, (I hope) do register now!!! Registration ends on the 3rd of March for locals!
It's pretty insane how it's coming to the end of the first two weeks of January 2012 in a few hours time, isn't it? Gosh, I've been so so so busy. School work have been driving me nuts, I'm so close to entering the Mental hospital already. Ok I'm just kidding.
But I swear, the pile of worksheets lying on my study table are literally glaring at me ever since I placed them there, waiting for me to give a fuck about them. HAHA. So much work to do, yet so little time. All my school timings have been rescheduled and the earliest I can go back home is 1.30 now. RESCUE ME FROM THIS MISERY.
Above that, I still have to find time to cope with my social networking life. :( I'm so afraid all the efforts I put over the past two months back in 2011 on my blog would go in vain... If I start to neglect it like how I did last year.
Honestly, I really LOVE my life a lot now. It's like I feel like everything is nearly perfect. I've met a whole bunch of awesome friends, my family are doting me like mad, my studies are slightly better and all. Which makes me more fearful that once I reach the top, everything will just hit rock bottom AGAIN. Nooooooo, good things don't last....
Yea, I'm actually very pessimistic about my life and not as strong as I appear to be. I'm just constantly trying to remind myself that good things will only come to those people who has the bravery to think far, and take risks to pursue your dreams. Not just sit there and worry about the world coming to an end and shit.
So work on your future! Stop sitting there and waiting for miracles to happen. Cos chances are, you're just gonna rot your life away and regret later. By then it's tooooo late.
"Worrying is stupid. It's like carrying an umbrella waiting for it to rain."
So anyway, before I begin... Let me introduce you one of the best blogshops I've passed so far... Bringing you WHITECLOTHES.co
Judging on these clothes alone, aren't you already tempted to get them?! I love their apparel designs. I mean come on girls, we all love pretty and unique looking outfits isn't it?! Moreover, the items are rather affordable as well. New year's round the corner, you wouldn't wanna lose this opportunity to grab some gorgeous looking outfits and be a total stunner on your new year visitings!
HURRY, due to high demands, their items are easily gone really quickly! :(
All the pretty stuff are gone. boo hoo.
A mass meet up will be held before CNY to allow you guys to receive your items in time, so you don't have to fret about being unable to show them off. Hehehe.
And yea, thankfully, I've got a few on my own from them as well, will wear them and show you guys after I receive the items! :)
LOVE THE DESIGN, cute or what!!!
Also, if you're worrying of where to place all your ang paos... Here are some clutches and bags for you! Starting to have a fetish over red stuff recently! It's so captivating.
$2 off with any 2 purchases in the "NEW" category!
Like their Facebook page and stand a chance to win a surprise giveaway!
Went for a shopping spree with my gal on Friday... I swear my holiday mood came back instantly when I was out with her. Damn. Got a few crops, and a new pair of heels.
We went to Bugis and town! Hardcore shopping, the both of our legs were aching after the entire trip... And we still have to face more hell from the long bus journey back home! Sobsss.
Dress from Dirtybling.livejournal again! :)
Headed to Plaza Sing with Fid after the event, went to walk around and caught "We Bought A Zoo." I think it's byfar one of my favourite movies! Not only is it funny, it adds on this really touching feel to it. The both of us teared!!! LOL. Imagine that. Hahahaha.
Met up with some friends at Cine in the evening. Crazy crowd yesterday.
Outfit of the day! (Minus the shoes) HEHE.
Alright, that's all for today's entry! So many words to absorb... I'll update again pretty soon, probably a continuation of my last topic post on LOVE! :) Stay tuned!
One of the easiest word, with the most sophisticated definition.
So well what's love to you guys? I guess to me, love is like an investment. You've to invest a huge amount of effort, time, maybe money at times... Yet you've to risk having nothing back in return. In worse scenarios, you'd even lose whatever you had initially, and that alone might probably be strong enough to scar you for life and stop you from ever believing in love again.
You either become stronger or weaker after hurting.
Personal experience, skip this part if you want to.
For me, I wasn't that tough at heart to put myself through all these stupid pain once more, I experienced it more than three times and I guess it was enough to build up those walls around me. I've learned not to entrust my heart to someone that easily anymore. Take it as I'm really selfish, to shut myself down and have prejudice against all guys just because of the past. But well, I'm drowned in fatigue; the languor of having to put my happiness in jeopardy. Until today, I have not managed to find someone that's able to replace the love I once had. I've been searching for that same old feeling, but it seems like we can all only truly love one person, once in our entire lives, either that or I might not have met my Mr.Right yet.
As the saying goes, it's better to have no one than to be with the wrong one. I'm aware of the fact that half of me is still held back by the past, and I'm still unable to move forward. However, neither am I overwhelmed with keenness to get my heart attached or take the gamble for another broken heart. Cos it had been smashed, thrown, stabbed, stolen and disintegrated. I guess it's close to impossible to give it out when it's not back in a whole yet.
I'm pretty terrified. I still believe, after hitting rock bottom so many times, true happiness would find it's way to me one day. I've stopped searching, for I know it would come naturally, even if it doesn't... Who says we can't live without a soulmate? Time would heal all wounds. I'm sure that I'm not the only person who faced all these shit before nor have I gone through the worst, for what I've been through might just be some minor setbacks in life. But well... It's ruining my impression on all guys, and if it continues I think I'll triple the chance of having more wrinkles in future. -Rewritten from one of my formspring replies about 7months back.
So this part would be more of my personal opinions on love.
Before I start, I've to make a disclaimer that I'm not trying to act like some love guru or shit, just sharing my thoughts ok!
Doesn't it suck at times to realize you guys weren't meant for each other after placing your heart, your mind, your soul and everything in. It's like, "what the...... fuaaack is this?! You fucken fate, you allowed me to meet him/her then you end up telling me we can never be together?! Fuuuuuu. If that's the case, why did you even bring us together in the first place?? TOTAL SENSELESS." Ikr, things always cork up. Well, but in love everyone come and go. We can't expect everyone to stay forever, whether they remain alive or not when they leave...
Girls: Well, I guess every girl has their own ideal macho guy. As for me, I just seek for guys that are able to give us a very strong sense of security, guys that are reliable/trustworthy. But after all, what matters most is your love towards him I guess.
I must confess, girls may have a million and one points to their perfect guy. BUT, the thing about girls... They can easily settle down for any guy that they love even if he doesn't fullfil all her requirements.
Things like...
Are just really superficial things that every girl yearns for.
& yea, girls may be hell sensitive, unreasonable, annoying, naggy, hard to please at times... But guys, have you ever thought that blaming a girl for acting this way is like blaming her for loving you too deeply?
Of course I'm aware of certain handful of girls that are just fucking demanding in terms of their personality. And as a girl, I find myself really indecisive and fickle minded too, which I agree is pretty annoying. Girl: *Upset* Guy: "Are you okay? What's wrong?" Girl: "Ya I'm alright, nothing." Guy: "Okay then." Girl: WHY DIDN'T YOU PERSIST ON ASKING?! You idiot, I'm not okay!!!! *Gets mad*
Admit it girls, you know how weird you are at times, to the extend you feel so fucked up on your own. Blame it on girls for not being straightforward, for giving hints all the time... Blame it on guys for being too shallow, for not being able to see through us. ONE WORD, COMMUNICATION.
Seriously, talking things out in a relationship is like fucking important. If you wanna hint your boy all day and get pissed when he doesn't get you... Then you should slap yourself in the face. GUYS WILL NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WANT, UNLESS YOU SAY IT, period.
Guys: What I want to say is... Please use the word "love" wisely. Sometimes, just because of your careless act of flirting, can lead to a whole load of misunderstandings. If you don't like her, if you don't plan to get with her, make sure you tell her so. Don't have that mindset that it will hurt her.
Seriously...
Don't you think it will probably hurt her MORE if she finds out later that you don't, after you led her on?! Please, don't use the word love like how you use your toilet paper; Do all that bullshit and flush it down the bowl as if nothing had happened. Be RESPONSIBLE.
Yea, of course I'm aware not all guys are douche bags, and there are girls who are like that too. SO before you start calling me sexist or whatever shit, shut up and listen... If you wanna get into a relationship, be prepared to commit and lose at least 50% of your freedom. If you're not ready, STAY THE FUCK SINGLE. Simple as that. Don't cheat, don't play, don't mingle when you're attached, for god's sake!
Ok, I don't wanna make this post too long. I just wanna last mention the word CHERISH. C'mon, if you met a guy/girl that's able to tahan all your flaws and horrible temper, thank lord and stop asking for more. Learn to accept them for who they are if you really love them and don't take them for granted.
Everyone has their own tolerance level, don't regret when it's too late. Don't cry and rant all day when they leave if you're the one who pushed them away.
The thing about girls, they are often insecure about their looks, love, friendship and all. So guys, as your role of being a good boyfriend, be nice and constantly remind her of how beautiful she is, and how much you love her. Some girls on the surface may look strong, but in fact every girl has their vulnerable side to them. Simple words can hurt a lot.
Not all girls are materialistic, it's not always about the big diamonds and money, sometimes it's purely sincerity and the thought that counts. Put in the effort to make your girl feel like the only princess you'll go for when there are a million other hotter chicks out there.
Girls, on your hand, sometimes all it takes is to show your appreciation towards him, and learn to be understanding. Guys LOVE understanding girls. If he didn't lose your trust before, don't make him feel like a criminal.
How to move on from breakups, OR leave the old one behind and start anew with the next one that's able to complete your life? - Stay tuned! Next topic entry.
Spent my first Saturday of the year with fiddyyyyy. Ok, I went to longboard around pasir ris~ And we went to star gaze at night!!!! WHOOOO. Awesome time. Ok, shouldn't strain your eyes any further! Will update again soon after my photoshoot on Thursday! Till then.
naomi neo
“You can choose to focus on your imperfections, or work the shit out of whatever you have instead.”
