i want the best for you

i want the best for you and i hope you want the best for me too
why limit someone else? out of fear that they will shine too brightly?

i allow myself to shine as brightly as i was born to be
i accept my gifts and skills
i have the right to be the best me
i have the right to be illogical to you
i have the right to make decisions for myself

who are you to limit or control me, either verbally or energetically.

i am an expansive being. i allow myself to expand everyday

i really don't want to make a fuss of this. i want things to get better. i want to feel more expansiveness, and energized to create more adventures together.

why bother

i do have thoughts of 'why do i even bother'
but where do they even come from ?
is this what it means to be 'jaded' ?

sometimes i really wonder what i am doing and what this all means. why does it feel like its so complicated when it is actually very simple. how did the mind get conditioned to respond in a certain way. how come i seem to be relearning how to look at things and how to respond to circumstances. is that the fun of life ?

why am i always so frustrated? something just isn't right.

i don't have to figure it all out at once
i am doing the best i can
i really want to feel better
it isn't all that bad
my life isn't hard at all
i am not enduring any real suffering
i am in control of my feelings

my only reality is in the current moment. the only time i can start to love who i am is now. i accept what i have created, my past and my present.

the rain is like tears

the sky knows the most apt times to release their load on the world. These cycles and rhythms coincide with my ebbs and flows, the ups and downs. Maybe i'm too in tune with the earth and what is happening.

ridiculousness

what am i doing to sabotage my relationships ?

i think i do still have psycho behaviour embedded in the depths of my brain programming. everything that has led to this can i please uncreate and destroy ?

the happiness of having permed hair is that my hair actually looks nicer in the morning when i wake up as compared to after i shower and blow dry haha. good reason to be lazy and not wash my hair lalala waiting for it to dry is such a pain !

yesterday's 55 dollar shopping spree at victoriajomo was a success ! didn't think it was possible to stuff 8 pieces of clothing in one small bag. the stretchability power of ziploc ! haha

thanks trixie and xiaoxuan for a fun day out ! we have to try and find artichoke the next time.

I dislike discouragers

Dislike feeling less than whole when we're like this
Dislike that my mood turns sour
Dislike that i don't function normally
Dislike that i have no dinner
Dislike dislike dislike

I'm feeling : frustrated, upset, moody
Music : mariah carey

article writing rant

why aren't the words flowing ?!?!
sticking to one thought and trying to be clearer.... grrr
YOU CAN DO IT ! it's frustrating but worth it !

attempt to act shu nu

tadah ! decided to go for it and get a perm !

hahaha here are the preliminary pictures taken right after the hairstylist was done. Took photos to join this Miss Jean Yip competition so my hair looks so unnatural (while trying to look natural).

front

felt too self conscious

side

back

couldn't stand the smell of the hairspray and wax or whatever he put in my hair. and it felt very oily and yet stiff at the same time so i quickly washed it out and now it looks more natural. likes*

will post pictures soon !
whee

one thought, one thought and one thought, getting clearer and more specific

wow i'm growing and expanding !
my brain is being exercised to write better and stick with one thought and developing an article that is more focused and written with clarity.

to be a writer that shares valuable information, i have to dig DEEEP and share things that are very personal

challenging but fun

it will be so rewarding when i get it and writing good articles becomes easy and effortless !!

You are doing a good job ! *pats back ! keep it up Shuyan !

only thin girls can be famous meh

why those famous bloggers all so thin one. born like that is it ? tsk max out the singlish some more can be popular queen. gosh.

i have on an outfit with big ribbons

haha my top has a huge ribbon and my shorts have a small ribbon. i think trixie would hate it. the weekend is ending ! 4am mornings are here again :)

come on shuyan ! you can do it !

an article is waiting to be born ...

celebrity blogger

what consciousness and energy do i need to be a celebrity blogger ?

what can i do to actualize such a reality ?
maybe i should give quantum jumping a go....

discovered this site that generates celebrity names for you

I got : Utopia Peach Lim
and Raymond's would be : Scooby Cactus Chua

omg so amusing !

go to Celebrity Baby Name Generator to get yours !

happy birthday trixie !

is it crazy to spend more on a friend's birthday present than on yourself?

Boot Camp Day 3 - energize !!

The determination to wake up at 4am is quite a challenging one so we made a energize cheer to give ourselves a boost !



or click this link

Boot camp Day 1

Today is the start of Prosperity Sister's Boot camp. To wake up at 4am every morning for a whole month. No more laziness for Sueyan Lim Shuyan. Sticking to it and sucking it up for this month. How fabulous is it that today coincides with my 5 month anniversary with Raymond !!?? he helps me stay motivated and reminds me to stick to my plans instead of giving in to others' demands on my time. I stick to my gut feelings and instincts instead of discounting my inner voice and letting myself down.

It's not the easiest thing to do when I've been discounting myself and making my needs less important to give in to other people for so long. I'm learning, practicing and improving every day !

why do u keep doing this lim shuyan

bad habits die hard. like how a leopard never changes its spots.

its this thing about waking up when you're so tempted to snooze. how do you change that bad habit and turn it into who you are as a person.

my usual response when i see the time is ... hmm it's still early, why do i want to wake up so early for. and then no answer comes to me (probably because my brain is still in slumber mode), so i go right back to bed. or ... hmm still sleepy i can sleep in awhile more.
gahhh i've tried different methods but i think it still comes down to determination. and yet determination never really gets you anywhere. so how how how???
i know this bad habit is ruining everything !

things i've tried when i wake up to motivate me to get out bed (some successful, some not)
1. thinking " if i don't wake up now, will i regret it?"
2. setting a plan of what to do when i wake up at that time
3. making appointments that i need to keep so i have to wake up and get ready

dear manager,
please help me with a good sleep and wake up routine/habit that will allow me to accomplish many many things in a day, for my highest good and that will be fun and enjoyable for me and everyone around me. thanks

pole dance practice week 3 ! yayy !

time flies when you are doing something fun ! within a blink of an eye 3 weeks have passed.
i have improved over the past 3 week's lessons and am now able to do 9 different moves and even a simple pole routine !

lalala i remember my first lesson, being very confused and unable to differentiate which leg does what. After 3 weeks of familiarizing myself with the pole, making good friends with it, i find it easier to pick up new moves :)

whee now all i need is more flexibility like dirdybirdy then i'll be the happiest person on earth !

i learn at hualing dance studio ! it is just outside my house and very convenient to practice.

so so proud of my efforts to get stronger and better at the moves whee

my article : What To Do When You Fear Bumping Into Your Ex - 3 Reasons Why You Should Tell Your Friends About It

What To Do When You Fear Bumping Into Your Ex - 3 Reasons Why You Should Tell Your Friends About It

By Lim Shuyan

Well meaning friends often find all reasons to get you out of the house during your recovery phase. You may reluctantly agree to go along with their plans and find yourself at a nightclub in attempt to dance your sadness away. But who would expect that you now have a fear of bumping into him because the crowd looks like he could be there? You look around cautiously, unable to have a good time. What do you do? Do you try to deal with it yourself for fear of spoiling your friends' night of fun? Let me share with you 3 reasons why you should get their help.

There may be many reasons for your fear of seeing him. Sometimes I am self conscious, feeling that I don't look my absolute fabulous self because I wore my only clean pressed outfit and it may not be the most flattering piece in my closet. Other times I just don't feel ready to face him in a calm and composed manner without bursting into tears or screaming at him in anger.

The best way to overcome your fear of something is to get prepared. Those who fear the dark prepare themselves with flashlights. When you fear seeing your ex, you prepare an action plan for what to do. Good friends will do their best to help you, offering support and encouragement during this trying time. So get your friends who are out with you on this plan, or get their help in devising a strategy.

Reason #1: Your friends may be focused on having a good time and are unaware that you can do with more support.

The best person to take care of you, is YOU. Don't expect others to look out for your needs because over-reliance never leaves a good taste on the tongue. Even if your friends have your best intentions, they will not be able to know what you need 100% of the time. Being aware that you need some support and asking for it is a powerful way to rebuild the connection with yourself. Let go of all fear that you will be ruining their enjoyment because of your needs. Your friends are not mind readers and should not be treated as such. Be the one to voice out what you need from them and they will be more than willing to help you in any way.

Reason #2: Friends offer insightful advice and encouragement on how to overcome your fear.

Viewing your situation as a third party, your friends often see how well you've been coping with the breakup and your efforts to rebuild your life as a single. They can offer a different perspective when you are beating yourself up about not looking or feeling more confident. This way, you start to see yourself in a more positive light and acknowledge how well you are doing. This increases your confidence to go out there and face your demons if needed. See yourself the way your friends see you, as an amazing, wonderful, strong and resilient person handling a breakup.

Reason #3: They will know how you want them to help you.

Different people handle situations differently. In the scenario of meeting him at the nightclub, three different people may react in three different ways. One may run away, another may stay to chat and catch up, the last one might quickly say hi and leave confidently. The key is to decide which of the actions most suit your ability to handle the encounter. Then decide if you would like your friend to be around to give you moral support, pull you away, or prevent you from talking to him in the first place. Letting your friends know what to do prevents the situation where you blame them for doing the 'wrong' thing.

In conclusion, it can be beneficial to let the friends who are out with you know of your fear. This gives them to opportunity to be good friends and help support you in ways that you need to be supported. Being aware of your feelings and fears and asking for help when needed is important during this time of rebuilding the connection with yourself. They can offer insightful and more encouraging views of how well you are coping so that you feel more confident during the night. Lastly, letting them know what you would like them to do makes it easier for everyone to help you through and prevents blaming.

Sueyan Lim Shuyan shares advice on getting through a breakup and rediscovering yourself as a powerful individual. Reconnecting with yourself, mind body and spirit is a process. Although change can be painful, it also can bring about positive transformation in your life. For more tips on dealing with your breakup, go to my blog at http://bunnybreakup.blogspot.com.

It is important to acknowledge that you are coping well and to continue encouraging yourself. Go to http://www.prosperitysistersbeasyness.com to let your true self shine by positively encouraging yourself.

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What is preventing you from being more joyful?

Self loving girls want the best in their life.
We can ask ourselves why we allow ourselves to settle and be treated badly. What decisions or patterns prevent us from living fulfilling loving relationships with others.
What can we do to be more self loving, express how other people's actions make us feel, take responsibility for our actions and make new decisions ?

Making decisions to live a more self loving life are not always easy. When another person is involved, things can get slightly more complicated.
Never give up. Take stock of how much you have changed throughout the years and take pride in how much more self loving you are now :)
Every small step counts !

New plan- becoming driven with the zest of life

There are many times i have laid in bed, awake but not ready to get up and go through the day. Lying with my eyes open, pondering about my life, i often fall back asleep (my mind has made the decision that i would rather be asleep than awake, doing stuff). I can say that i'm an expert on this daily cycle of 'to wake or not to wake'.

Usually, i blame it on a subconscious decision not live, that its too hard to be in this physical body, that everything is such an effort. Mentally i know this is a thought of living weakly, not using the power of creation in life. However, i often find that taking action is not as simple as i had planned.

Thinking back on my past and where i am now, using the ultimate success formula must mean that i should try something different to get a different outcome.

In the past, i have been living a powerless and unmotivated life. I feel driven and excited by relationships that are going well and new fun projects. Still living like a little child, i made decisions based on what other people (usually my parents) wanted for me. I appreciate their best efforts and good intentions.

Now, i decide that i want to be a creator of my life, to be more driven and self motivated by what i want. To lead a balanced life where I honour my needs, desires and wants and constantly remind myself of why i want these things and prefer it over sleeping 12 hours a day. Not that sleep is bad, because during slumber we always get back into the vortex, into allignment with who we really are. I could continue my past habits of being unable to wake up, but i choose to live life differently now.

I wake up in joy, eager for the day to play out. It is when i am awake that i create my life. Being asleep is fun and awesome to be paying in the astral, but now i choose to come back grounded in my body and have an awesome time awake and alive !

To have a new mentality about life and waking up, is like building a new habit. It will take some time, effort and constant realligning with who i want to be based on who I AM. I know these things, now is the time to put into action.

When i get clearer about my life, i get clearer when i speak and write.

Lets try something different to get a different outcome - the ultimate success formula

I first learnt about the ultimate success formula when i was 14 attending a motivational camp by Adam Khoo. It is so easy and straightforward that i often forget it.

The ultimate success formula is based on assessing where your past actions have led you to and in order to achieve a different outcome, try a different method. It's logical that doing the same thing over and over again can only lead to the same outcome. Based on what i've been doing and the kind of outcome i have had for the past week (sleeping for more than 12 hours), i decide that this is not the lifestyle i would like to have.

Ah ha ! Sueyan Lim is thus wise today to do something different in order to change become a more vivid and fulfilling creator of her life !

According to Abraham, we don't need as much sleep as we think. So i decided to test what my day would be like if i followed my body's rhythm and actually woke up (and got out of bed-thats the important part) when my body clock woke me up. Instead of lying in bed pondering over the dilemma of whether to get up or go back to sleep, often falling asleep in the process, i decide to sit up, drink some water, do some stretching and blog about it.

I think it is a really good idea for me to blog first thing when i wake up. I can probably catch some very interesting thoughts from dreamland.

This is the second time that i have gone to bed around midnight and woke up naturally at 251am.

According to Doreen Virtue's book 'Angel Numbers 101' , 251 means you sre steering the wheel of your life right now. It's essentiwl that you stay positive about the changes you are making or considering, as that determines your destination Apt words for me in carrying out my plan to lead a more fulfilling life where i am jouyously awake, creating and attracting abundance in my life.

I feel very accomplished to be awake, enjoying the pitter patter of rain and the rumbling of thunder, even the occassional glimpse of lightning as it flashes across my window. Last week's stunt of alot of sleeping must be my body's way of getting back into alignment of who i am and what i want in my life, flushing out toxins and having a good rest. Through experiencing a situation i do not prefer, can i decide to make a new decision about my life and plan action steps to achieve it.

love yourself: honor your sexy body and have sex for the right reasons

Being sexy is a wonderful thing. It's great to be in touch with your body, exuding sexualness from being comfortable in the way you look. Who gets to define what being sexy is anyway. No matter what you look like, if you feel sexy then you are sexy. And when you feel good, no doubt guys are going to want a piece of you.

Because I have fallen trap to having sex for the wrong reasons, I admire my friends who honor their body and have the self love to say NO to sex.

If you are not in a committed relationship with him and are planning to get intimate for the following reasons, do think twice and check with your body if that is really what you want to do.

1. To feel loved

2. To feel sexy, hot, desirable and wanted

3. To keep the guy

4. To feel better about yourself

5. Afraid of saying no

If you don't feel 100% sure about getting physically intimate with a guy, it is probably not the right decision for you. Having sex for the reasons above, and any reason other than to further enhance emotional intimacy in your relationship, only leads to heartache. Know that you have the power to walk away from any situation and cause him physical pain if needed. Being true to what your heart tells you is more rewarding then leaving with regret and disappointment.

Self love comes from within. You will feel better when you love yourself instead of looking outside you for love. Looking for validation of how beautiful, gorgeous and sexy you are will never be as fulfilling as knowing that you are an amazing woman.

vimeo fanatic !

been using vimeo alot lately to upload our videos for our baby 'Soothing Positive Self Encouragement Kit' whose birthday party is next Wednesday 14 September 2011. wheeee

testing out the use of password protect, embedding etc...

new discovery : determination vs perseverance

oooh i have discovered a new concept and pattern about my life which is about determination and perseverance.

I am quite familiar with the word perseverance, having used it as a strong quality of mine in interviews previously, mostly due to the constant use of it as one of the 3 values as a Cedarian during my Secondary School days.

But today.... lo and behold ! Raymond told me that the reason i always sleep so much is because i don't have DETERMINATION to wake up. omg major lightbulb !

i realised that i do have a lot of perseverance when it comes to finishing a project or putting in all that I CAN when i've started something, or to get it completed (if possible). But yes this thing called 'Determination' i'm not so good friends with yet. Determination to START something.. ahhhh now that's something to ponder about...

And how do i develop DETERMINATION anyway ?
is it the same as using WILLPOWER?

hmmm how do i create determination in the easiest way possible so that what i want = what i get + doing what i say i want to do

How much effort does it take to ride a seesaw

I really don't know what you are trying to say so I'm gonna stop playing the guessing game. I'm tired of putting in effort and getting no good result.

I have to change if I want to get a different result. Clearly what I've been doing isn't that great so I'm taking a big leap of faith, going on an adventure.

I stop playing the game of being weak and pitiful to try and get attention.

When you shine your light, you don't need to say anything, people either get attracted to you and wonder how you did it, or they'll leave. If they do, you probably didn't want them in the first place.

Intuition decision

Been pondering over whether to take the alpha alignment diploma. Thinking thinly thinly about whether it's the right decision, whether I will enjoy it, whether it's right for me. Whether it will be the start, a new beginning.

Something in me couldn't decide whether a 'no' decision is due to fear or whether it's my intuitive answer and I keep trying to justify why it's a yes.

I should have seen it right. If it's something that isn't a definite 'yes' then it probably doesn't rate 8 and above out of 10. Eeps it actually rates 3. I'm not saying there's anything bad about it. It just doesn't feel like the right thing for me.

And I really thank the archangels for their guidance and help is giving me my true answer that feels right and is for my highest good through the oracle cards.

The first 3 cards were misleading because I thought they confirmed what Rob mentioned about me being a diamond that will be really beautiful when it's polished because there was a diamond in the picture. The second card said 'i am presence' and the message to me was that my family and all the angels are around me and will help me on this journey no matter what I choose. So to feel safe making a decision. The third card said dreams and I interpreted it as my dreams for my life and what I want to create.

So I turned to them for a secondary reading and I feel that when I do a second reading, I always get an answer that resonates with my soul. Often I get an answer that is easier for me and that I feel really good about.

This time, the first card said 'intuition' which i thought was quite redundant because it as obvious that I was trying to use my intuition to get an answer. But the picture was of someone meditating and the colors of the chakras were indicated. This gave me the message that I was to continue doing my chakra cleansing meditations daily and to even work on more chakras within and outside my body.the second card said 'cleansing' and I related it back to the chakra cleansing where clearing and aligning the chakras automatically clears negativity from you. And it came to me that ' I have all the information I need about spiituality' I just need some push and some discipline and a routine/schedule to keep working at connecting my mind with my heart. That will lead me to the third card of abundance.

I love that I can do a many readings I need to get a clear understanding and answer that I feel good with. It's almost like spirit is telling me my life story through the cards. Ultimately, I have free will to choose what I do and make my decisions.

I feel really good now that I have made up my mind and made the decision that feels good for me :)

I receive the information I need from others and apply it to create abundance !
I release all blocks in my life :)
I express my emotions freely :)

Thank you angels !!

Connecting my heart and my mind and expressing what I want to express.

new concept !!

i'm back !
didn't have time to write because i was %^#$ busy with work
but after 1 month of slogging, 1 week in hongkong and 2 weeks of relaxing, i'm ready for new posts and updates !

plus, i have a new better concept lined up so be excited !

first solo holiday

it's been a thought on my mind for awhile now.
last year i wanted to visit Trixie in Sweden but there was always this nagging voice that said " i need to continue golf training first before i run out of time " or " i want to achieve something first to justify the trip" or " i need to make money to pay for the trip "

so now i'm actually going to do it. I thought my first solo trip would be to Thailand but my mom listed out only 3 countries they would feel safe for me to go alone
1. Hong Kong
2. Taiwan
3. China
countries mainly populated with familiar chinese people. so i guess my parents would feel safer for me to go to places where i wouldn't stand out from the average citizen there.

yupp. Lim Shuyan is doing it for the first time. I am flying to Hong Kong for a week :)
haven't actually booked the ticket yet. but i will do it as soon as i confirm the hotel.

Its gonna be a 'take-it-as-it-goes' trip. I don't want to plan too much. Mostly chilling out at cafes with milk tea, reading books and walking along the streets. maybe throw in a bit of shopping.

wow it feels good to word spam on this blog after a month of hard work. the new lim shuyan just got newer after a month of working. But now i've decided to leave and pursue other things. exciting exciting.

shall post something more proper before i fly off.
till then, send me safe thoughts and fun thoughts to pave a safe and fun trip for me :)

Fold paper frogs for a good cause at Sakae Sushi

Our green frogs are swimming ! Added those water plants too haha
Just ask the staff and they will give u a square piece of origami paper to fold green frogs !
1 green frog = 1 bento box donated by Sakae Sushi
They provide instructions on how to make these jumping green frogs. Even I can do it so it can't be that hard. Sushi lovers go to Sakae today.

"Wow them spring " by Shuyan Lim on LOOKBOOK.nu

"Wow them spring " by Shuyan Lim on LOOKBOOK.nu: "black stockings over red ones for a fun layered look"

Addicted to acoustic CD by Princess

I love acoustic music. Got hooked on acoustic covers of songs ever since I heard 'Boyce Avenue' on youtube a few years ago. I even attempted to learn the guitar to be a singer because this pretty girl I knew from Uni performed acoustic nights at this bar i used to hang out in. Alas, guitar proved to be difficult because I didn't know how to tune it to begin with. So I tried playing piano, but so far hasn't been successful YET. I am a very optimistic person. One day I'll get a tutor and then I'll be able to do it :)

Today I went to Novena for a walk and ended up buying a CD because the auntie at the shop seemed nice. I first heard 'Addicted to acoustic' playing in one of the shops at Haji Lane. I listened to almost the entire disc while waiting for my friend to try on pants and quite liked the songs. Ended up asking the shop owner what CD she was playing, which is seldom for me. Ok i'm just using coincidence/karma to rationalize my purchase.

So tadah ! I now own a brand new CD. First one I've bought in the last 3 years i think. I might pass it on to a friend after transferring the songs into my ipod. Go check it out ! The songs are acoustic interpretations of hit songs like 'Bad Romance' 'Tik Tok' 'You Belong With Me'. Can't wait to listen my $21.90 worth

Haha Feels so ancient to pull out my CD WALKMAN to listen to it. I still own my SONY WALKMAN ! it's pink :) It was my most prized possession in Primary 6 - the period when it was cool to burn CDs and give to friends. So far, my favourite song on the disc is 'Fallin For You' but all the songs are really really good. Wish the batteries on my discman weren't flat so I could bring it out but I can't seem to find replacements because they're out of production already. They don't even have them at Mustafa ! siannnnn

on a side note,
I noticed that alot of the current bloggers sport the eyeliner-spammed-fake-eyelashes-huge-eyeball-contacts look. They are all starting to look the same. I admire them for the effort to put on dressy makeup in all their pictures. Don't really think that is my style of being hawt. Some people will probably say my neutral look is just an excuse for laziness but whatever. That's me without eyeliner. Looks kinda the same.

Weekends without you

without you, I've been spending my weekends forging new memories, new rituals, new places to go with friends that will be around long after you've gone. I need to find a way to use photoshop to make my eyes look bigger. I used a purple eyeshadow pencil as eyeliner this weekend, which gives a more colorful and subtle definition to my eyes :) hehheh am i creative or what !?

Such sunny weather when I left the house and before I reached Somerset, it was pouring cats and dogs ! Had to stop at Newton to take an mrt to try and stay dry. Unfortunately, the 'sheltered' walkway to tripleonesomerset isn't power enough to keep you dry in a storm.

Buy 2 get 1 free Sangria during Happy Hour 

Dam Barcelona beer from SPAIN 

Seafood Paella (so so only)  

dessert platter  

thanks for 'lighting my fire' (smiles)

Headed to this quaint cafe in Scape called 'Curious Teppee' sorry i don't know if it has one or two P's. Took a picture of the cute cactus plants! I was telling ABK about seeing this swimming komodo lizard during my walk at Macritchie and how I said 'HI' to it and 'thanks for coming to visit me'. Now they think I make friends with all living things like plants. So here are my 3 new plant friends. Say hello to Tally, Yellowy and Redy. haha

Have a good Sunday everyone !

Black Swan inspired makeup

I was quite affected by the movie. Couldn't sleep at night because I was scared of the dark. So in attempt to get over the movie's effect on me, I decided to do a Black Swan inspired makeup look that took me 1.5hours to complete. TADAH !

natalie portman lookalike? haha 

 Here's how I got the look

1.starting with a fresh face, pile on the foundation . 

To get a more ghostly, pale look, I applied concealer on my whole face. Only $2 from Daiso :) 

2. Draw the outline of the feathers with white eyeliner, then go over the pattern with a black liquid eyeliner. 

3. Fill in the rest of the feather details with the black eyeliner. 

4. Fill in some of the feathers with black. Just get creative ! 

This was actually the result of several smudges when my hand got lazy. 

5. Fill in the empty feathers with a silver eyeshadow base.

I used a wet brush to get a more luminous, shiny effect with the Silver. 

6. Finish off with a matte blush on the cheeks and DARK RED lipstick for an eerie evil look. 

6 simple steps and 1.5 hours later, I'm looking like the Black Swan. Would have loved to go out with this elaborate makeup and test people's reactions but it was actually quite uncomfortable with so much eyeliner. Surprisingly, it wasn't such a pain to remove thanks to my Laneige makeup remover :) 

If anyone is as crazy as me to get so caught up in the movie, I'd definitely recommend you to try out this makeup look and work your inner Black Swan. I actually scared myself staring in the mirror trying to look evil/seductive.  haha HAVE FUN ! 

check out Michelle Phan or Jessica Harlow's videos on Youtube if you need more help. 

Black Swan review

Black Swan review by thenewlimshuyan

A really intense experience. Magnified because I sat in the 5th row. Total confusion of what was real and what was imagined. Good job of leaving lots for interpretation since they don't explain the relationships between characters in the movie. I'm a buff for ripping stories apart and trying to understand the dynamics of the characters to come up with a conclusion. But this was one heck of a mind-fuck. You just don't even know where to start. Another amazing movie that left me feeling 'OMG-ed'.

Self pressure induced psychological hallucinations ultimately destroy Nina in her pursuit of the perfect performance. Watch the movie if you're able to stomach the super deep contents. Writing this review reminded me nothing is perfect and that I should relax more in life.

The story is about ballet but they make it attractive for the guys by throwing in a lesbian scene and some self-touching. I'm not really a Natalie Portman fan and i feel like I've seen a bit too much of her especially after watching 'No Strings Attached' over the weekend. Not that interested in seeing her so intimately. Anne Hathaway in 'Love and other Drugs' ftw.

The show is a direct parallel representation of 'Swan Lake'. Nina (Portman) wins the lead who has to play both the delicate White Swan and her evil sister the Black Swan. She is the perfect role for the White Swan, innocent, graceful and scared but lacks the recklessness and sensuality of the black swan. Then as she enters a twisted friendship with Lily (Kunis), a new dancer in the company, Nina gets in touch with her dark side.

the female time of the month

the week where you get agonizing stomach cramps, behave all crabby and just want to lie in bed all day. you know it. the week where 'da yi ma' comes to visit. MENSTRUATION. sounds like some weird alien term to guys who really want to avoid the time when we behave like scary babies. lashing out at them for no reason, crying over small stuff etc.

yupp. menses is always coming, always ending soon. someone once said 'there is only one group of girls who celebrate it's arrival'

for me, it's a week of behaving weirdly. having my period throws off my momentum. I'd be having a motivated week and then the next thing I know, I'm spiraling down into a lazy schlob in pyjamas all day. But it also allows me to constantly reinvent myself throughout the month. That's the fun part. REINVENTION ! i get to be whoever i want to be. It's especially fun to get all excited and energetic again when you can say goodbye to bloody pads. When you no longer feel nua and aren't afraid to wear a white skirt.

so all ladies ! rejoice in your feminity ! MENSTRUATION keeps our life colorful by giving us hormonal imbalance and mood swings !

we have the extra challenge of learning how to control our emotions :)

thenewlimshuyan is on twitter

up till 2 days ago i have tweeted 7 times in 2 years.
Now, I am resolving to be a more active tweeter and spend my time tweeting instead of poking around on facebook aimlessly. I downloaded the twitter app on my ipad :) though i still find retweets and replies are confusing, i'll figure it out slowly. So go ahead, follow me on twitter !

lie to me

been watching 'lie to me' and it's an addictive show. makes me want to go learn how to read people. beware ! next time when talking to me, i'll be observing if you are lying. muah hahahaha

Marc Jacobs The XL Single on Reebonz.com Competition

Marc Jacobs XL Single 

The Marc Jacobs XL Single is an absolute must-have for Fashionistas this Spring. Extremely versatile and functional, it is Marc Jacob's gift to girls who want to play up their wardrobe with bold colors and flirty prints this season. 

As implied, The XL Single is supersized to fit all your essentials like sunglasses, sunscreen and a light cardigan. A leather insert on the handle makes it comfortable for carry and prevents the strap from digging into your skin or slipping off the shoulder. This ladylike bag will enhance your trendy Spring wardrobe without distracting attention away from your outfit. 

If you dig the Chanel-reminiscent quilted leather and chains, this will give you the desired look for a few couple of grand less than a Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap. Functionality with style at a really good price !

Get yours at Reebonz.com 

I like this bag because I can carry it with a bold outfit without fear that it will clash with what I am wearing. Plus, it is roomy and can fit all the things I bring out such as a book for reading and my planner.  Understated brown bags are my best companions because I like to dress in bright colors and prints. Even when I'm wearing a little black dress, I try to inject fun and spontaneity by adding a colored accessory like my bright red watch. You can get away with wearing anything in Singapore because you don't really get different seasons. 

Here is a day-to-night look that would be fabulous with this bag.

What would Spring be without a classic head-to-toe white outfit. Inspired by 70s style icon Bianca Jagger, this is perfect for hanging out at a cafe meeting friends, reading a book or blogging. The strappy sandals add glamour to this casual day-time look. Scarf tied as a headband even doubles as a shawl if it gets chilly. 

It's time to jazz things up when the sun goes down. I re-use the white scarf for a night look. Tying it as a sexy top, I match it with a peach colored scallop detail skirt and add a sparkly peach rose brooch. The red belt accentuates the waist and balances out the stockings. Wear 4 inch heels to make your legs look long and thin.  

Vday week Day 3

I don't think Valentines should be just one day. St Valentines shouldn't be so lazy. It should last an entire week. Then everyone could pick a day in the week they are free to celebrate. Why stress yourself to finish work early on that particular day in order to make it in time for reservations. Maybe Wednesdays suit you better. Who's to tell you when you can or cannot celebrate your love for each other.

I never understood why a guy would ask a girl out on Valentines Day. It's like you're creating some sort of expectation that things between the 2 would move to the next level. Its too complicated. But relationships are complicated anyway.

You never know what a guy is thinking, and whether he means what he says. I admit I'm guilty of slipping in a lie or two just to make the situation less uncomfortable. Like maybe I'm alone with a guy in his house and he asks me an awkward question while waiting for our friends to arrive. I'm gonna answer him something he wants to hear but isn't totally the truth. I don't want the rest of the time to be weird.

My advice: Don't play games with our minds boys. Tell us how you really feel. If you like me, but aren't ready, just let me know. It might hurt the ego a bit, but at least I'll be aware to keep my eyes open for other options and not be waiting around for a guy who just isn't that into me. Thanks. Maybe it's just me but I'd rather you be blunt and say it straight. I don't like games and I don't like guessing. Games get boring after awhile.

Vday week Day 2

bought a new clothes rack yesterday for my room! so excited cos i hope it will make my room neater and keep random clothes from piling on my bed when i don't bother to hang them back up again. haha 

Hanging lots of peach colored items on it now to try and attract some tao hua yun (peach blossom luck) 

translation: attracting attention from the opposite sex 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE !!

happy valentines day by shuyanlovesgolf featuring a juicy couture tote

had another uninspiring valentines day. Vday is totally overrated. maybe i'm just not a believer because i haven't had like a really romantic Vday date. mostly i've spent them alone/ at home/ with my family/ studying for exams

but nonetheless, its a time when
-girls wait for guys to ask them out
-girls feel super excited getting ready for their date (new outfit, nice hair, makeup)
-girls go gaga when guys give them presents (chocolates, stuffed toys, flowers)

-boys feel stressed that they have to ask the girl they like out
-boys fret over what to buy, where to go, what to do
-boys pockets get burnt trying to impress the girl

i'm not anti-valentines day. I just don't think it should be any particular day of the year. It's too stressful for both parties. It just gives businesses a really good excuse to jack up the prices of everything like flowers and food.  Seriously.

Take my advice: Valentines Day doesn't have to be the one time of the year when you die if you don't have a date. Ask that girl you like out any other time of the year. Give your significant other a meaningful present just because you feel like it. Buy flowers when it's on offer. Go on a romantic date anytime. Don't wait for the one day of the year to make a move.

I'm a hopeless romantic but I would appreciate a guy who will bring me out on any day and make it feel like its Valentines Day. I just want to be unique. I don't follow the flow of what everyone else is doing.

Be random: Clap if you feel loved !

had an amazing/ interesting weekend

Sorry if I offended anyone. Some situations are just scary for me. On closer inspection maybe it was fear that  compelled you to friendship, not interest or helpfulness. Oh well.

Had an amazing weekend of fun. Thanks to Audrey, Kenneth, Becky, Walter and new-found friends at Players. They played special requests like 'Fireworks' for us :)

 woke up to clean my room for a wii party ! we cooked yummy lim-traditional-food with special chinese new year bunny decorations haha

Headed down to Zouk for amazing Electronic beats ! Sis helped me curl my hair which all dropped to just look wavy and bouncy by the end of the night.

 Plum shots are delish !

See they rained sparkly confetti ! so pretty 

Met up with my sweet Perc 04 babes at NEX for dinner at The Ship just now. They decorated the place with heart shaped balloons and the menu was changed to include V day sets. A place with character and the staff are nice and friendly. 

Our heart shape picture is sooo cute ! 

Happy Valentines Day everyone !

whee

wearing red top tied at the waist (see how it gives my waist more definition)

more red, black and gold

notice the theme of red, black and gold
1. commemorate the last collection of Alexander McQueen
2. goes with Chinese New Year week which isn't over so everyone hurry do more visiting and get more red packets !!

attempt at Michelle Phan's eco-friendly beauty (curling hair without heat)

Using an old T-shirt to curl your hair ??

that's me halfway done (and almost wanting to give up already)
method:
You get an old T-shirt and cut it into thin strips of cloth. Section your hair. Do like you would with a curling iron but instead you are securing the cloth to your hair and rolling it up. Secure in place by tying a knot. To watch her video, go to Michelle Phan's youtube 

 It's harder than it looks and took me awhile to figure out how to roll the hair. But I managed to finish curling ALL MY HAIR in about half an hour. I went out for dinner with my family like that haha. Looking a bit like a new year lantern ! it was ren ri anyway so it's fine to look festive :)

 the right side failed so i pinned it up. Going for a sweet side swept look to cover it up. Guess it just takes a bit of practice. I did the right side of my head first so maybe i wasn't so good at it yet. Headed down to zouk where i drank too much whisky. Culprits know who you are.