April 06, 2014

Lies

April 06, 2014/ Naomi Neo

Is it so hard to be honest?

I'm not saying all guys are the same, but after all the encounters my girl friends and I have faced, sometimes it comes across to me that majority are. They'd rather lie than to be honest, because they either fear the repercussions of telling the truth, or think that they can get away with it. Hell no, she's gonna find out some how, some day. Trust me.

So what if you have it all covered now? Have you thought of how it's gonna be when she finds out the truth herself?

Telling a lie is like forming a snowball. The longer you take to find the guts to be truthful, you tend to cover one up with another, and by the time you realise it, it's too late.

Of course not only do guys lie. Everyone lies at some point of their lives, it's inevitable. However, there's a difference between lying to keep someone safe, and lying to protect yourself but to hurt someone else instead.

Small lies are still lies, it may mean nothing to you, but it may mean the world to another.

If someone can allow themselves to lie to you once, they'll think it's fine to do it twice.

Double lies are the worst. You know when you already know every bit of the truth, but just wish to give this person an opportunity to redeem themselves, and they choose to lie to you again?

Forgiving is usually easy, it's the process of trying to forget that's a pain in the ass.

Imagine trusting someone with all your heart, and having the faith in them that they'll always stay true to you... It literally breaks your heart to find out that's only what you think.

How are you to believe in them again? Giving someone a second chance is like putting yourself in jeopardy, and risking getting your heart broken again.

What's the point of asking if I'm okay, what's the point of saying you're sorry? Are you apologising for what you've done, or are you just sorry that you're busted?

How am I supposed to do it?

Human beings are cruely selfish, aren't we?

April 02, 2014

Cocotte

April 02, 2014/ Naomi Neo

If you were wondering why I haven't really blogged about places I've been to etc... It's because I haven't really been hanging out or doing anything special over the past couple of weeks. The two most common places I've visited were either school or home. Sounds boring? I know.

Life has been rather monotonous for me... School's taking up so much of my time, that the last time I met my best friend was close to a month back. :(

On a brighter note, I'm really glad I've been spending a lot more time with my family this year.

Celebrated my cousin's 17th birthday last Saturday at Cocotte.

"Located on the ground level of Wanderlust, Cocotte serves up unpretentious, rustic French cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. Getting to the heart of French country cooking, shared platters of piping hot food and scrumptious dishes passed across the table between friends and family is what we are about." Love the way they described themselves. It was indeed a perfect ground for a heartwarming meal with your close ones or kin.

Not only was the place extremely cosy, the aroma that lingers around leaves your famished tummies growling.

Starters, main courses, pastries, desserts, wine - A whole load of variety to satisfy your tastebuds.

Have never been a huge fan of French cuisine, but Cocotte is definitely one of those places I'd recommend if you're bored of ordinary cafes that only serve Western dishes. Great place to just chill and hang out as well.

ADDRESS: No. 2 Dickson Road Singapore 209494

RESERVATIONS: click HERE for online reservation +65 6298 1188
info@restaurantcocotte.com

OPENING HOURS: Lunch: Sunday to Thursday 1200hrs – 1430hrs (Last order 1400hrs)
Friday and Saturday 1200hrs – 1500hrs (Last order 1430hrs)
*Closed on Tuesday Dinner: Sunday to Thursday 1800hrs – 2200hrs (Last order 2130hrs)
Friday and Saturday 1800hrs – 2230hrs (Last order 2200hrs) *Closed on Tuesday

EVENT ENQUIRIES: Throwing parties? From corporate to intimate, we tailor to your needs. Call +65 6298 1188 or contact info@restaurantcocotte.com

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Apologies for not updating this space as regular as before, but I promise I will as soon as my exams come to an end by the end of April! Kissxs.

March 26, 2014

Fluttering Eyelashes

March 26, 2014/ Naomi Neo

It's been nearly 3 months since I last had eyelash extensions on. I remember how I used to be really dependent on them, and had to return to the store to redo/get a touch up once in every 3 weeks. Imagine the amount of money I spent back then. Not trying to say that I'm rich, cos I'm not... Just vain perhaps :D

Moreover, I can skip mascara, which saves me some time in the morning, and I don't have to go through the hassle of removing it at the end of each day. Don't you girls hate removing waterproof mascaras?

I got my lashes done at FEP initially, and even though I patronised them for months, I didn't really like their service due to several bad experiences I encountered. (Shall name this shop X, cos I don't think it's nice to sorta "defame" them.)

1) Some of shop X's staff were really rough when they did my eyelashes on certain unfortunate occasions. Given the benefit of doubt, it's probably cos they were busy and had to rush... But hello, my eyes are extremely delicate!!!

2) I HATE how I had to wait for nearly 15mins before the glue dries, even with the help of an electronic fan to speed up the process. Not to mention, it BURNS if you accidentally open your eyes before they are completely dried. If you wear contact lenses like me, then f your life... It's like god damn "eyes on fire" for good 5mins.

3) Their lashes don't really last, like they fall off within a week at times.

4) I suffered from sore-eyes thrice last year! (The number of sacrifices made for the sake of beauty... -_-)

I won't deny that I had the impression it's the same for all places at the beginning, but it wasn't until I received an email from Milly's to ask if I was interested in giving their service a try.

Despite how raved it was at one point, cos many bloggers had their nails and lashes done there as well, I wasn't exactly open to the idea as I thought I was pretty comfortable with the current one I had back then (although their service sorta suck).

Well, Milly on the other hand was really nice and suggested a "trial session" so that I could have a better idea on how they work, and I could decide thereafter. Why not? I gave it a go.

To my surprise, it was a commendable experience and I was really pleased with their service.

Not only were the staff extremely courteous and amiable, they were receptive towards my demands. Also, it's usually done within 30-40 mins without having to waste 15 mins in "blindness" for my lashes to dry.

I also appreciate the fact that they have rooms instead, unlike how it's usually done in an open area at many other places. *Bonus point

Price ranges from $55-$75, and because I usually opt for single-lash extensions, mine's $75 instead.

What differentiates the single-lash extension from the usual ones? As its name suggests, single strands of eyelashes are put on, one at a time. Normal eyelash extensions have several strands of lashes in each bundle. (Refer to pic below)

& Similar to normal eyelash extensions, there's a variety of lengths you can choose from.

(Top) - Normal. (Bottom) - Single.

As you can see, there's actually a vast difference between the two. One's a little more unnatural and dramatic, the other's more natural, however requires a painstaking effort for it to be done.

So it's up to you which look you wish to to obtain!

In case if you were wondering whether the process hurts, nope it doesn't!

They also provide other services such as manicure and pedicure, as well as hair extension.

Haven't tried their hair extension service, but I've done my nails there a couple of times previously, and will do a separate review on them another time.

I usually look for this lady, Gina to do my lashes and they can last up to a month if you take good care of them!

Anyway, I'm not really sure if other places have started using this, but Milly's has brought in a new kind of lashes some time ago, and it's soft as fur!!! The old ones can be a little too stiff at times, and they irritate my eyes when I sleep.

I guess that helps the lashes to appear more natural as well.

Okok, I think you guys have read enough!!! Here are some pictures!

*Apologies for not taking a "before" picture, kinda slipped off my mind, but to give you a rough idea... It's nearly half the length of the extensions! Unlucky asian :(