CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY!!!!!!!

HELLO!!!!! So CHRISTMAS came super early for me this year, thanks to my older brother (you da real MVP) lol. I decided to get the Clarisonic PLUS,and was lucky enough to get a HOLIDAY SET for 20% off too -- so only $155 after tax, just like the price of a MIA 2. I really did contemplate on which one to get,but decided on the PLUS :) I will further explain why in future videos. I've had it for almost 3-4 weeks now,and I love it -- don't even have to exfoliate no more.

This is the device I chose at the time, I made the purchase on THANKSGIVING and received it five days later ^^ When I purchased this, I also noticed the they now have a MIA 3,which is much more expensive...like whuttt???

I originally wanted the lavender color,but it did not come with the HOLIDAY set,so I decided the extras would be more worth it,and I'm loving the color. I forgot to mention that along with the 20% off,I was able to get a free head brush too,so I went for DELICATE since I have sensitive skin,and did not know if the SENSITIVE brush would gentle enough :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

I was introduced to the CLARISONIC a few years ago, by BUBZBEAUTY because she had done a review on it, and I've wanted this since then.I even thought about purchasing it at a cheaper price through ebay,but I heard that some of them are fake,so I didn't want to risk it. Besides they were having an awesome sale at the time for CLARISONIC. 

I also did an unboxing and first impression,so please watch and subscribe to my channel!! Will do a five week review of it soon!!! CLICK ON THE LINK!!!

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GO AWAY ACNE!!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIII GAAAAAAAAAAAAIS :p
I don't think I've talked about my huge huge acne breakout (for me)...like ever, but you did see my last post, and let's all agree my skin was not in it's best condition. WHO LIKES ACNE? NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started breaking out really badly after coming back home from California in August (spent two weeks there)....and while I was there my skin was NEVER improving, it would stay the same (with pimples here and there, some were growing), or it would just progressively worsen -- no matter what I did, it was just totally not working at all!!

I was frustrated because my skin had cleared up quite well before going to California, and I was looking forward to a cleaner complexion, but NO!!! I didn't eat the best while in California, okay!! Like who would pass on such good food? Also experienced KOREAN BBQ and ate octopus for the first time in my life (not a really big fan, just not for sea food in general) -- I KNOW BOOHOO.

So anyways, I came back home for SOCAL,and my skin started to improve way more, it was starting to clear up, and then BAAAM huge breakout, even on my cheeks -- seriously the first time in my life that I've ever broken out on my cheeks? Picture is a bit graphic though....here it is:

Okay, I admit this isn't severe acne, but for me this is because it's the worse condition my skin has ever been in. This was when my skin was also doing a bit better, I just can't find the earlier ones, I'll see if I can find them.

Yes, I went to school like this -- only with my skincare layered right on top, with no concealer, foundation,bb cream whatsoever -- I put my skin out there...it's not like I didn't care, I did. I never really cared about what people thought about myself or my skin -- if I'm comfortable then I'm happy. But there were many people who would point it out, like "Janie, you're breaking out! OMG."

Don't worry guys, we are human and human beings are allowed to break out, we aren't meant to be perfect. Now that my skin has recovered, and now that I look back -- man it really was bad, like my bumps were literally three-dimensional??? like you could see it like "Standing up/out'?? is that the correct term, but you know what -- I would rather let people see it openly than hiding it behind makeup just making it worse for my skin. I will do a video on items I used soon!!! So if you're excited comment below or give this a "+1" ??? yaaaaas, :) lol. Don't be insecure about such silly things that people make fun of you for, our human bodies do amazing things to help us get better -- be who you want to be, no actually be yourself!! Stay tuned for future blog posts and reviews and videos!!

Here is my current skin -- one in natural lighting and one in flash. Yes my dark circles are horrible, but I've been loving my skin so much lately!! Want to see a skin care routine?? Just comment down below!! Thanks for reading!!~~~~~

xoxo, Janie :D

p.s. just ordered a whole bunch of Korean skincare products, will do a haul video foshooo.

Junior Year -- Class of 2016!!

Hello ladies and gents -- back from being M.I.A.
Life has been hectic and going to be stressful (even more) from now on. I can feel it -- well they do say that Junior yr has to be one of the hardest, and it's only been the start! I've survived two weeks of junior year so far -- with three IB quizzes just last Friday, IMPRESSIVE! lol.

Picture day is tomorrow, and I really have no care in the world about dressing up, I mean I'll still look cute right? -- lol, so full of myself, but jk :p I mean I guess maybe makeup my face a little bit? or nah? I'm too lazy to wake up earlier than my usual 6am alarm. So people who know me, may know that I get ready quite fast, but I am slow to start getting ready -- see the problem here? For example, my parents will tell me to get ready like 45 minutes before going somewhere, but when do I really get myself ready and prepared -- yepp, when already starts to put on their shoes, and get going to the car...yeah I procrastinate at almost everything..BUT I am able to write this blog post cause I did all ma homework (well partially, like 89%? lol.)

Anyways, my one year blogiversary has passed, and I wasn't able to blog then b/c I was in California w/ no wifi -- I know it sucks! But California was fun, but really hot, and filled with some yummy food, and claustrophobia hit me in the car -- like I was super uncomfortable, and couldn't wait to get home. I will talk about that in another post :) PROMISEEEE? I am also planning to update my blog every Friday/Saturday, and plan to make a schedule for blogposts ^_^

My skin has been doing very bad, to the point where I"m seeing my Doctor regarding it tomorrow, but has gotten better -- will talk about that in another post too :) lol.

Short post, but some photos to all da readers, cause you know how much I love to camwhore and take selfies xDDD

Pampered myself with this face mask I got from Daiso Japan, while in L.A. ^_^

urm yaaaahhh.

A selfie, always, to end duh post :) thanks for reading.

xoxo, Janie.

My life update.

Hello hello! I sincerely apologize for my lack of updates because a lot of things have happened ever since! I last updated in May about EXO and the departure of Kris. SO SO many things have happened since then -- I am no longer a sophomore but am now a junior (which means I'm halfway there!). I am so excited but at the same time very worried because it is going to be a stressful year, but we can get through it!

I also have summer homework -- which I still need to work on. I am going to be taking Physics IB , so I am quite nervous -- I am not a math genius, but I sort of like math because it gives me a satisfying feeling when I am able to solve a problem! (need to review my Algebra 2 lessons lol.) I have also been having lack of updates because my ACER CHROMEBOOK (I will be doing a review on this soon) died on me (not literally), there's just a malfunction with the screen so it's all glitchy and stuff now....I am currently typing this on my Macbook ^_^ It is not the newest version, it is from 2007/2008, and is refurbished because I will be getting a new laptop in two years anyways, and besides I only need it for schoolwork,social media, kdramas, and of course da blog.

Here is a skin update. My skin did not do so well during the middle of June because I broke out with a  huge pimple right smacked in the middle of my forehead! It was so big that I couldn't tell if it really was a pimple or a mosquito bite!!!! But my sisterinlaw gave me this medication like a few days ago, and I swear it's like magic...I woke up and literally the pimple(s) shrunk and the redness was gone, and now it's just waiting to diminish. I am literally so happy because clear skin just makes moi happy happy ^_^

I don't think I'll be able to upload anymore photos, or at least that of good quality (may have to use iPod) because my Macbook doesn't have a SD card slot, and the HDMI doesn't work with syncing photos( at least I don't know how to). I will try my best!

I am also going to California on Saturday night (road-trip) and I am seriously so excited! I really want to go to Korea Town in L.A., but we'll see what happens! I am super excited! This will conclude my update and I will make sure to update more (and maybe more kdramas and kpop posts in the future!) Comments are welcomed don't forget ^_^ OHH and I also turned 16 on June 18, I was planning to update then but I was busy babysitting! My apologies again!

Here is a selfie to end the post (you can see that big pimple lol.).

I just tightlined my eyes, wore mascara, and lightly put on some redlipstick ^_^

Loving this look ^_^

xoxo, Janie.

EXO - "WE ARE ONE" #webelieveinyouKris

Hello guys sorry for the long waited post I promised a week ago but never came...I've just had a really bad week...like really bad. This a KPOP(EXO) related post.

"darkness in my eyes but lights up in the sky" -YIFAN

I think my KPOP feels (kpop fans should know ;] ) downgraded when I got the sudden news of EXO's Kris filing a lawsuit looking to nullify his contract. I was in disbelief, I wanted to believe that this was coming from an unreliable source...but reality really hit when it was confirmed by reliable sources. EXOTICS, you know you wanted to deny this, but we have to face reality sooner or later right? Guys, to me this is a very serious matter...I guess you must think I'm just a crazy EXO freak, but NO. This has got to be one of my most favorite  KPOP groups...especially after I watched EXO SHOWTIME..the feels would just not end...and I knew why...I love these dorky boys that look so hot,sexy, and charismatic on stage, but can be so dorky and clumsy when they are with themselves.

I have seen people commenting about how this is Kris' fault for being a selfish person -- really guys? We know better than that, Kris is a considerate caring person, that's why he is the papa of EXO. Of course I am also thinking about how the other members are feeling, I mean imagine what we are feeling, they must feel even worse. They are ONE, if I think about one of them, I think about ALL OF THEM. I have NEVER been so devoted to a KPOP Boy group...I know it's crazy I never thought I would be so in love. Somewhere, somehow Kris just seems to attract me, even through his dorky stoopid ways. I always feel a bit sad when I don't see him appear on a show with the EXO members. Kris may not be an ultimate bias...heck I like all of them, I mean who they heck has an UB when it comes to EXO!??? They all attract me one way or the other, you know they all have amazing personalities. Kris is also one of my friend's ultimate bias...so we are taking this news quite devastatingly.

I am still speechless and devastated...we have not gotten much from SM either...just some rumors that left me guessing...you know what's true and what isn't? I've never been so happy when I got to know them more, but literally ever since watching EXO ST...you do not know how much I spazz and fangirl over them...like everyday at school that's all my friends and I really talk about - E-X-O.

You know the scandal where the EXO members unfollowed Kris on social media? So now we are left to
guess whether it was really them or the staff?  I honestly do not know, but do you really think EXO would do that? We are now shocked by this sudden news and now confused as to why there are so many random posts from the other members....like is it really them trying to express their true feelings?you
know it's quite scary...for example it could be anyone behind that post using their account. Hey it's the internet, not everything can be believable. People are asking why Kris is filing this lawsuit during promotions of "Overdose"...well maybe he's starting to feel it coming on again...you know they hectic packed schedule that is going on without his say in anything...remember TAO BABY -- who had to perform even though he had a fever? &he still put on a smile.. but we knew he was sick, and having to dance in that condition...heck I get a fever, I lay down and I'm still unhappy. It seems like Kris must be concerned for the health of his members too. sometimes I wonder if being an idol is really all that, like how we imagine it to be.

This is all I feared all a long....this what I don't like...a disbandment or when someone leaves the group...heck even if they are enlisting in the army and coming back...I feel like I've lost a piece of me. I don't think I want to put my feelings on the line again ~~~~

All in all, whatever Kris chooses to do, I will believe and have faith in him. I have respect for him putting a smile on even through hard times, and not being able to express it. I have seen an article that is relating to the concerns of Kris' health. I hope that gege recovers and gets enough rest. EXOTICS, keep in mind that our YiFan is still young, and very talented too...he still has a lot going for him. So please show him and EXO your support and remember that we are ONE , and we are all in this together. I love all the bonding that this group has had together, and I wish that they will stay as ONE as a twelve member group.

I know it's cliche as I tell my friends, if Kris or anyone of them members leave EXO WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN...at least in my point of view. Especially the feelings I have felt towards the group. I hope things work out between Kris, EXO , and SM . WE ARE STILL 12 = ONE NOT 11. I am waiting for more news, and I hope that Kris will get the much needed rest. Kris not being the tallest member? NOT HAPPENING HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE TALLEST MEMBER AND THE LEADER OF EXO-M.






Thank you, Kris, for doing so much for us Exotics, for trying to please everybody. You are the Galaxy, and you are just my style. I heard that fried chicken is your style now? ^_^ I hope all is well and I wish that you have a fast and speedy recovery. REST REST REST REST and FIGHTING. I will always be here supporting you and EXO . WILL ALWAYS<3

I think this picture says all <3

To my lovely EXO, I hope that you recovering well from this news...I know it's quite a shock right? I love you all....we are ONE, and will forever remain as ONE. Thanks for being such an amazing group...we know that along with being amazing you guys must suffer from packed schedules...I thank you guys dearly from my heart. I love you guys. saranghaja EXO ! 6+6 = 1. EXO I WILL LOVE YOU GUYS NO MATTER WHAT, but times will be tough sometimes -- so please understand too. ^_^ REST AND EAT WELL, remember your health comes first !

#webelieveinyouKRIS #EXO #fighting #wecandothis #weareone #OT12FORLIFE

Just a funny picture to lift your mood after a devastating post.

xoxo, Janie

p.s. will be posting more about this..maybe continued? EXOTICS or any KPOP fans what do you guys think about this situation please share with me in the comments section!

NOTE: I DO NOT CLAIM THAT THESE RUMORS ARE TRUE WHATSOEVER. JUST SOME OPINIONS. 

HAPPY FEBRUARY !

Hello hello ! It's been forever since I've updated -_- I apologize . It's already February, and I'm already halfway done with Sophomore year of high school . . . gasp*** time flies. WOW. Already a month into the new year, 2014. It's Sunday, and I just finished my homework an hour ago, and it feels good :P Do you ever feel like that?  Plus a selfie to start this post ^_^

Guess what I cooked this weekend? Fried dumplings , or as you may know it POTSTICKERS ^_^It was so good! I got mines at Cub Foods for $6.99 and there's almost 50 pieces! WOW amazing price :)

I boiled it in hot water for a minute first . 

Then I pan fried them, looking so yummay!

Results in this amazing thing, it's one of my favorite snacks/food.

I like to dip it in a pepper fish sauce sauce,just so there will be some spice to it.It tastes amazing with that.

You just need some raw peppers (minced) , cilantro (minced), fish sauce, and salt, then just salt them to taste. PHEW LOVE LOVE IT. I also had some for lunch today. Oh, I made these on Saturday :)

The most satisfying taste ever, I'm sorry I love food :)

xoxo, Janie :)

p.s. Have you guys been watching EXO SHOWTIME? OMG. SPAZZ ~~~ love them . #exoticforlife

FINALS ARE OVER !

ELLO MATE ! Yes, yes finals for school have been officially over for quarter 2 ! I haven't been able to update my blog in like forevaaaaa because I've been busy busy studying for all those tests. But phew I'm relieved that's done and over with, and now I'm just checking everyday to check my finals grades for quarter 2 ! &&&& I have a new school schedule now! I can't wait to see who I have class with, I fear that I might not no anyone, but it's just another opportunity to make new friends because I have made new friends in this first semester. This has been the longest week for me yet. I hope that you ladies&gents kicked butt on those finals,and got A++++++++ ^_^ We have a four day weekend so yeah,and I only have French homework.

Sadly, the reveal will not be on this post,but it's a pretty simple reveal,not EXOtic or anything ^_^ (see what I did there?) ;)

No makeup at all! Viola , I only curled my very short stubborn lashes. I think my dark circles are improving ^_^ BTW I need to go get my eyebrows threaded, I have thick sparse eyebrows -_-

OMGAAAAAAAAAAH, so on Friday I got this a Cub's Food out of curiosity because I LOVEE CHOCOLATE,and this is sssssssoooooooooo goooood. So rich,and creamy and nice texture with the almonds. How could I not have known?I need to go get some more desperately ......This is called Cadbury Dairy Milk Roast Almond. I love almonds! btw now sponsored or anything. Just crazy girl and her love for chocolate.

I had another manicure the other day,but now it's all chipped. At first when I put this mint color on I was like, OMG this is so uglaaay. CRIES *****,but then when I put the sparkly glitter on my ring finger it was like wow so pretty ^_^

I tried cleaning my beauty drawer the other day.....yes it's a mess...this is the life of a girl who's rushing to get out the door,who has to walk what feels like the Great Wall Of China until I can reach my bus stop.

WOW, pretty impressive,the top drawer is where I like to store the things I use the most...I barely wear makeup,but I just like to put it there to feel more ladylike ^_^ (well in my terms yes:) )

Bottom drawer still a wreck, too lazy to clean lah ! ^_^

Well that's about it, just a quick update about moi life. I just signed up for the National French Exam,so best wishes to those who are doing it too!

xoxo,Janie.

p.s. thanks for reading .