lace love

Lace is my new thing, both for clothes and nail art. Of course, the shirt is from Zara-something I bought last year during the summer sales!

For my nails, I drew a simple lace pattern with acrylic paint over a silver coat of nail polish. And please try to ignore the awful flower on the far left. It's not supposed to be there.

exam art-flowers

These are the results of my hard work in preparation for my first nail art exam!

Drawing flowers--flowers in general, really-- have never been my thing, but I'm being forced to draw them, as that is the theme for the art part of my upcoming exam in April. Thanks to the assignment, I can cook up something quite extraordinary in just under 10 minutes. (the limit for how long we're allowed to spend on painting during the test)

best afternoon tea ever!

Probably the most luxurious (and expensive!) afternoon tea I've ever had! The fact that it was on the 28th floor meant that the view was just as awesome!

exam

Red has been my favorite color for as long as I can remember, but thanks to my upcoming nail art exam, I may start developing a phobia for the color! I need to complete several steps (removing cuticles, filing, painting, and art) in a set time, and the nail polish's color is set on red. I've already used up over half of the bottle I just opened with all the practice I've been doing, and it's driving me up the wall! I better pass the test, or I may as well just.... I dunno... die.

Blue Butterfly

Great fun, as always! 

I do think this needs a few more colors to it, but I was feeling lazy, and honestly just wanted to practice holding my tiny brushes steady, and getting used to them.

dragon nail art

 Thought I'd spice things up a bit! Black acrylic art over pale pink nail polish.

 It works just fine for me!

black and silver

Thanks, Aich, for the beautiful silver nail polish! 

Black, silver nail polish with acrylic madness with silver stones!

pedicure

silver, gold, black peacock design

 I admit it, I'm absolutely terrible with the peacock design! I find it almost impossible to create a pretty peacock design before the polish starts drying up! I spent close to 2 hours practicing this and trying to keep my hand steady!

 Frustrating, and a huge pain in the neck!

 Hope all this pays off!

Oh, and don't you just land my practice hand? 

rakuten shopping

38640 yen for this. More work/study space, and place to put all my nail art stuff! Just perfect!

AGAIN!

Happened AGAIN!! 

I like to window shop when I have a gap between classes, and Kinshicho's 'Termina' is the best place for that. So there I was, just browsing my favorite stores and admiring the bright spring colors, when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to find out who the tapping hand belonged to, and an old man is in front of me.  

 'Read this later when you have time.' and walks off, leaving me with a note. 

A long forgotten memory of two years ago instantly springs to mind, and I have a general idea of what's written on the note. I quickly glance and browse the messy hand written note, and my fears were confirmed.

The note states his age, (61), that he has his own company, and is wondering if I would be interested in replacing one of his companions--who isn't around due to her family business-- for about 400~500 thousand yen a month, once a week! The note ends with his number and 'I hope to hear from you soon!'

It's gotta be the same guy from two years back. I think I recognize the paper, the general way he approached me, and the expensive way he dressed.

 Yeah, same guy. 

*rolls eyes*

blak lace

black and a silver-gold nail polish with black lace 

 painted with acrylic paint.

21-->22

The last day of being a 21 year old was a very strange one. First of all, I had work. That being said, the fact that I had to be in  my office was not the reason for the strange feeling in my gut that I still can't seem to put a finger on. Anyway, 'gut-feelings' are always difficult to pin point.... Last year was a big year, and  perhaps I was feeling a little weary. Perhaps I didn't want to turn a year older, a little hesitant as to what the future's hiding from me. Or just hung over. I don't know.

 Having a dream and a goal in life can also be a little stressful sometimes, and honestly, sometimes I just don't want to mature, to grow up, or study hard, or to be outstanding or talented! Sometimes, I just want to be the carefree, adventurous, maybe even a little ditsy 20-some-year-old that does whatever she wants; the word 'consequence' and 'responsibility' not existing in her vocabulary.

But that's just sometimes, really, and coincidentally, it just had to be on my B-day that these thoughts decided to plague me with their lethargic venom.  And fortunately, the strange gut feeling didn't last too long!

After work, Boris and I went out to our favorite Izakaya to celebrate my Birthday Eve. We had the all-you-can-drink plan, and ordered all of our favorite things on the menu. We drank and ate and talked till we couldn't anymore with no care of the next day's schedule. And stumbling home, clinging to each other for support, finding great humor in our intoxicated state, upsetting neighbors with our adorable (loud) giggling and laughter, I closed the door to another year, and with the one and only Boris.

Love that crazy little shit! Ain't she the cutest?

Thanks for putting up with this crazy 22 year old, Boris. You're the best thing in my life!

Eyelash extensions

What a lovely Birthday present! Thanks, Aich!

something different

 I'm branching out with my nail art! This was so fun to do! It was also a massive neck and back ache!