First Trip to Korea (Part 2)

If you haven't read the first part of this trip, here is the link.

As I told you on my previous post, I was there for a week on business purpose. I wouldn't to worry so much about my trip. When we arrived in Incheon, my boss already there waiting for us. We took bus from the airport. I vaguely remember we had to pay around 150.000 in rupiah or 15.000 Korean Won for the fare. The bus was neat and clean. Right next to the front door of the bus, there is an empty square place guarded with pole for us to keep our luggage there. The seat it self remind me a seat on Executive Train Argobromo or Cirebon Express. They even have a cup holder on the seat. So, I could put my warm chocolate there. I had to get warm chocolate in the airport because it was really really freezing cold. It was early march but still amazingly cold. No more vile of snow but still freezing cold especially for our Indonesian (summer all year around) skin.

Cup Holder

My 'ex' boss

A view on the street to our apartment.

There were 3 teams from overseas branch that come for the training. 3 to 4 new employees on each branch and they assigned us to our own apartment. My boss being Korean didn't need to stay in the apartment. So it was only the 3 of us (girls) in a 2 bedroom apartment. I got a twin bed room with another Indonesian girl. The bedroom was pretty big and so the bed too.

It was a lot nicer than Sheraton Bandara in Jakarta. We had to stay a night there due to delayed departure. Me and D (initial for the other Indonesian girl) got our own room. But when I opened the door to my room, the light is somehow already on, even when i hadn't put the card on the card holder and turned on the lamp. It was chill there and we just had a bad feeling. So, me and D decided to share a room. And her room was also creepy.

 Did you see how creepy it is, right? One other lady that we talked too during the waiting period (due to the delay) said that something happened to her last night. Like she felt certain present on her room. She didn't get to sleep at all because she wanted to protect her little daughter.

The flight experience was really nice. We sat next to a really fine looking Korean man with American accent and a nice tattoo on his bulging arm. But he didn't want us to disturb him. So he moved to another seat. Jeez..what a snob. 

This is a water faucet in Incheon. You get to drink from a tap water there.

D just finished changing her outfit to winter clothes right before we went out to get the airport bus.

 2nd day of our trip, right after work. Me, D, and a girl from vietnam branch decided to go for a midnight shopping in Dongdaemun area.

Waiting for Jiachol/subway train in our station (the closest one to our apartment is Seodaemun St)

Inside the train

We watched Cooking Nanta first

 On our 3rd day, we went to Hongdae area after I requested to our seniors because I really wanna see the merry night life in Hongdae.

Looked at me all happy..lol

HongDae most famous Tteokpokki shop. Suppppper Delicious.

bite bite bite..nyum nyum nyum

With our senior co-workers who wanted to be called 'oppa' hahaha

4th Day: After work, our president of the company suggested all of us to go to Namsan Tower. So, off we went to Namsan Tower with 3 company cars. It was a beautiful place. I finally able to see the infamous love lock place where you can chain a lock that has a written of your undying love message to the one you love there. A jumbo vile of love message on a wall from all lovers around the world. It was a romantic place to visit. Unfortunately I went there with co-workers and bosses instead of with the love of my life (which i didn't have).

Had to take a picture in front of Jakarta's window in Namsan tower.

On 5th Day of our trip, we went to see the River Stream or also know as Cheon GyeCheon. Unfortunately it was raining. So we only spent a little bit time there and decided to go to Dotta Mall instead.

Finally met Eonni again. On 2009 we met in Indonesia when I was still in college.

In front of the office and the last day of the training

We went for dinner and karaoke with the whole team on our last night there.

Last dinner with the whole team.

Karaoke Night is about to start.

Hanging out in the Vietnam branch's apartment on our last night and sharing our local snacks that we brought along from our country. I brought Durian candies. Vietnam girls brought their famous dried fruit varieties.

 These days, when I think about those days when i was working in that Korean center and the training days, I really miss my friends even my bosses. They treated us nicely. I really like it there. I wish there would be another chance to meet all of my friends again someday whether it is in Indonesia, Vietnam, China, or Korea. I learned a lot during the training and during my time working in the Center. It helps me grow as a person and as a professional too. I won't be here where I am without any of that. I am grateful and thankful everyday for all the things that I have experienced along the way.

First Visit: Japan Beauty Week

Hi all,

Did you know that Kawaii Beauty Japan hosted an event in Atrium Plaza Senayan? It is called Japan Beauty Week. You can try to look for it on their Facebook page. Kawaii Beauty Japan

My office located next to the event place. So, I went there during our Tea Time Break around 4pm. It was quite easy to spot the event. There were not too many people yet. I think it will be crowded on weekend. Make sure you go and check the event.

These are the counters in Japan Beauty Week:

While I was looking, there is this lady from Kanebo counter, she asked me if I want to get free make up done by their famous Japanese Make up artist. So, I thought why not. It was free anyway. I said yes and they introduced me to Mr.Sakai. He didn't talk much but he knew "ke atas, ke bawah" when he gave me order whether to look down or up while he was doing my eyes. We developed some kind of sign language because we both not knowing each other language. He used sign when he wanted me to close my eyes or to look at his chin (why look at his chin? just so he could look at my face on a straight position)

He was very kind and attentive. I gave him my choice of make up and he decided on Japanese Style look, a very subtle look. I guess he looked at my soft pink outfit and thought that I might prefer sweet and subtle look. he was kinda wrong. I mean this was my first chance having a professional make up artist to do my face. I was hoping more of a make over or a surprise look. I mean sweet and subtle is my go-to look. I did that almost every time.

The colors of the eyeshadow look pretty, but when he applied it on my eye lids, it wasn't very pigmented. He already used Lunasol Eye Primer too, but still almost couldn't see the colors. This was kinda disappointing. I guess it was because of my skin color. The effect might be different for someone with fair or lighter skin color. I have dark skin color. So, I need more pigmented color.

Here is the final look:

However, boyfriend said he really likes my look. It does look sweet and suitable to my sweater. So, I was kinda content with his work, not necessarily the products tho. I do like their eye mascara (I forgot to take a picture of it), their soft color lipgloss (it doesn't taste oily and sticky on the lips). I might decide to buy them later. So, make sure to visit Kanebo counter and check some of their stuffs too. It might be suitable for your skin color. You will get free sample if you try the make up look by Mr.Sakai. He was very nice and really good at what his job.,quite perfectionist I would say.

Went to second counter, I got free skin and hair check up in Kracie Hadabisei. The result said that i have perfectly healthy skin despite of the hair coloring. Yeaaaay. Tho...hiks the result also said that I have oily skin yet lack of moisture. Go ahead check your skin there and they will give you free sample too if you fill up their questionnaire.

 These are the samples I collected from the event. I got some from Kracie Hadabisei (2 masks and Shampoo Set) and I got Brightening Lotion from Kanebo. I am actually excited to use the one from Kanebo. After listening to the Kanebo lady in Sogo Counter, it really sound that this product is a good one. I will try to use it and we will see if it makes any change or not after a week of using.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit the event while they are still there. Japan Beauty Week will still be in Plaza Senayan till this Sunday (26th January 2014). Maybe I will see you again there.

Love,

Suci Park

New Year 2014 Beauty Resolution and Late Christmas Gifts

Hi there, beloved readers!!!

Happy New Year of 2014! Yuhuuuuuu!!!!
Have a great holiday? I hope you did.

I just got back 3 days ago to Jakarta after 8 days Overland trip to Bali-Bromo and boyfriend who has been away for 6 months also coming back 2 days ago.

He bought me some stuffs from Korea since his flight had to make a stop in Incheon. He had to stay overnight there and decided to buy me some stuffs that I have always wanted.

These are what he got for me;

1. Korean Snacks and Coffee
2. Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner and Alphabet mask "B-Bulgarian Rose"
3. Tony Moly Luminous Aura CC Cream
4. Face Shop Face it Color Control CC Cream

I forgot to put other pictures of candy and snacks that he also bought from Korea. He bought Korean sambal/chili paste (Ssamjjang and Gochujang) for me. He has no idea what was it. I guess he thinks it was pudding or something. Silly guy.  Too bad he can't find Smart Digital BB Cream from Face Shop and Nail Polish too. He got this from Duty Free. They only sells the best seller stuff.

New Year Resolutions

I went to Bali for an 8 days Overland trip of Bali-Bromo. My skin color has become more tan now. I spent New Year party in Kuta Beach with so manyyyyy people. It is like people from all over the world came to celebrate New Year in Kuta and Seminyak area.

I was with my Indonesian, Argentinian, and Italian friends there. My 2 beautiful Argentinian friends taught me what they usually do for New Year tradition that will bring good luck. I think it is like a cleansing ceremony that involves people throwing water. They also taught me to say 'Cing" for a toast drink, like 'cheers'. My Italian friend, on the other hand, opened a bottle of wine right after the New Year and told us that it is better to drink wine on New Year. He taught us to wash our ears with Wine as a New Year tradition. It was soooo much fun.

Anyway, this New Year made me thinking. Do I have any resolution this year? I guess I do and some it involves Beauty life too. Here they are;
1. Write more blog posts
2. Learn more tricks to do make up
3. Be braver on using make up ( I am new on make up thingy, sometimes I am still too afraid of using make up)
4. Don't let others determine how you feel about yourself.
(I had some friends who seem to like commenting on people's body, especially my body parts. For example: I don't look nice in a picture because I look chubbier, or my arm looks too huge, my boobs looks shaggy, etc. Usually it always comes with 'nice' advice, like I should go to a gym and get my boobs&arms shape perfectly, or wearing clothes that will hide my horrible huge looking arms. I don't know if they mean well or maybe they did. But do they know that saying those things will just hurt the recipient? From that experience, I decided that when someone says all those horrible words to me. I will let them know that I don't like it. Hopefully they will understand. I mean we are woman with decent educational background why bother degrading ourselves by commenting on someone's body parts? Leave my body parts alone, thank you for your concern. Let me be happy with what I have. Sigh I got emotional again. I really dislike it when my friends commenting on my body parts. I love my friends but I hate what they said about my body parts. I have never ever comment about how fat her tummy looks or her face covered with acne, etc. Why? Because I know better than that and I don't know how the recipient will take it if I say those comments. I don't want to hurt anyone's feeling by saying so. I have way too many concerns other than your body parts. Besides, I think all women are pretty when they have their own flaws. It makes us humanly pretty.)
So that were my Beauty Resolutions.

Do you have any Beauty Resolutions for 2014? If you have it, do share it with us. Maybe a new blogpost about your New Year Beauty Resolution and share it with your reader. Tag me or copy paste your link on the comment section, I will definitely check it out.

Happy New Year, Happy People.

Suci Park

Christmas Presents for my Awesome Boyfriend

Hulla..Merry Christmas everyone and Happy Holiday!!

I just uploaded several videos on Youtube dedicated to my boyfriend. Since he is away from me, I decided to do an event (digitalized event) for him. I can't be around him to celebrate but I can still send out my love for him. Cheesy right? I know it is. We are the lovey-dovey couple.

Anyway, just in case you wanna see the video,.here they are..hehehe I am bragging a little bit about my happy love life. If it is too much, feel free to click on the close bar. Have a wonderful day.

 Enjoy the videos!!!

Love,

Suci Park

First Vlog: Beginner Vlogger, Night Make up Routine

Hiyaaa...

I am excited to let you know that finally I muster my courage to upload this first video of me reviewing/commenting/telling on Beauty Products or Beauty Routine.

But I have to remind you, I was really nervous on my first video and I messed up al the grammars. It was like complete gibberish. However, I still want to put myself more out there. This is definitely a beginner video. I haven't even figure it out on how to create better video. This video that I upload was not going to any editing process. I want to be honest to the viewer that I am indeed posting my first video. I promise I will keep learning to make better quality video and better way of delivering speech on Beauty Products.

This video is about my night routine. I will post it on other blog post for detail review of the products I used on the video. I hope you will like my video despite of the lack of professionally in my part.
Night Cosmetic Routine

Have a great day, Chikas!


Suci Park

Liebster Award and What is it?

Horeeee I got nominated to get Liebster Award. I got so excited this morning when I read a blog comment that someone nominated me for this award. So, I thought what kind of award is this? I decided to research more for this award. So here is what I found;

Liebster award is a kind of like chain mail. There won't be any team celebrating your winning, no team giving you the award or no gift what so ever. Definitely no strings attach. It is a fake award created to get more traffic ( I suppose, or any other reason). Here is a link for more thorough research on Liebster Award Liebster Origin.

There are so many rules and it keep changing all the time, someone said you have to nominate 11 blogger with less than 200 follower, some other said to nominate 5 blogger with less than 3000 readers. The one that I got is to nominate 11 blogger with less than 200 follower and answer 11+make 11 question for those you nominated. It does require a little bit extra work. But no harm in trying. This Liebster Award might not be genuine but It might help new blogger or less famous blogger to get more traffic and to be recognized by readers.

So, it is all up to you to join or not. I decided to join with positive thinking. It doesn't matter whether I am winning a fake award or not..but I agree that we should be able to nominate those cool bloggers that deserve more readers. So these are my fav 11 blogger. Follow them and enjoy reading their post;

1. Michaella Neyssa
2. Pinastika
3. Sherly Stephanie
4. Girl's Mind
5. Stella Lee
6. Princess Pink
7. Ishtar Summer
8. Rosemarie Queen
9. Lady Bee's Hive
10. Love Ellen Tan
11.  Hazeldazel

These are my list of fav bloggers with less than 200 followers but I think they are cool and awesome blogger that deserves more follower and reader.

Here is the 11 Question I got from Michaella.

1. Apa brand make up kesukaan kamu? (What is my Fav Make up Brand?)

That would be Face Shop and Caring Colours

2. Sebutkan 5 alat make up andalan kamu. Alasannya? (My 5 fav make up stuff and reason)

Lipstick (instant change), Eye Brow (I am brow less), Powder (Oil skin, duh!), Body Lotion (Moisture my skin), Eye Liner (Exotic look or popping eyes)

3. Apa yang lebih kamu suka, makan atau belanja? (What I prefer the most Shopping or Eating?)

Both. Girls can't live without shopping nor eating.

4. Bagaimana kondisi kulit kamu saat ini? (My skin condition)

Combination skin with oily on the T-Zone part. These days might be a bit drier.

5. Skincare apa yang kamu pakai saat ini? (Skincare that I am using)

Hadalabo and planning to change it to something else because it gives me zits.

6. Kamu tersesat di hutan, 5 benda apa yang akan kamu bawa? (5 choosen thing if i am lost in a forest)

Flash Light, Bottle, Blanket, Bread, Chocolate (Only important things)

7. Bagian tubuh mana yang paling kamu sukai? Alasannya? (My fav part of my body)

Boobs. Why? Hmmm I am attention seeker and these two are my weapons.

8. Kamu tidak bisa meninggalkan rumah tanpa .... (Can't leave the house without)

Money..duh

9. Apa alasan kamu membuat blog? (Reason for blogging)

Hobby and exploring new things

10. Darimana sumber inspirasi terbesarmu? (My source of inspiration)

Not people, but movies. Plenty of them. Too many to mention.

11. Apa resolusi kamu di tahun 2014? (Resolution for 2014)

Better career, better life, better person.

It is all up to you to receive the award and join the chain post or not. But nothing harm in spreading a goodwill for those blogger sista that deserves more readers. This December, Let's create an awesome thank you post for all those blogger who has been working so hard providing us information on Beauty products. May all the good things happen to us all. 

If so happen you want to join, here is the rule;

1. Post a logo of Liebster Award on your post

2. Mention your 11 fav bloggers

3. Answer 11 question from a person that nominates you

4. Ask those who you nominated 11 other questions that you made

My 11 Questions;

1. What is your blog name/link?

2. What is your fav lipstick brand?

3. Who is your idol?

4. What you like the most; chocolate or milk?

5. Where did you see yourself in 3 years from now?

6. Is Blogging fun?

7. What is your first blog post?

8. How many blog do you have?

9. What you love about make up?

10. When did you start applying make up?

11. What brand of make up will you recommend to other people?

Feel free to follow me or the other bloggers. Let's spread positivity to end this year with awesome result.

Happy December, Merry Christmas, Happy Year End, Happy 2013!!!

Suci Park