GameForge, Penang

Har dee har har, boys!

Received a phone call from Padios and learn what he was Lol-ing about..
A drunken picture of me in SS on E's birthday turned poster. Thankssssssssss Jhuin *teeth grinding*

Every Friday, I haul my poor getting much too large ass over to GameForge. Game whaaa..?

"GameForge is a place where Table-top gaming, Comics, Card Games, Toys and lots of other stuff gather so that we can have hours of fun lost in our own little world...."

- Taken from their FB

From the description, I know the female readers out there are gonna start groaning. I can't help it, I've been a female gamer since I was 15. I must admit that it was only recently that my attention turned towards boardgames. But anyway since my I've been unemployed for some time now, I jumped at the chance to work there so yes people, I'm currently working part time at GameForge every Friday. The work is easy and all I have to do is learn up the game which is not too bad since I do have interest in them. Hey what kind of place would actually pay me to sit on my ass and challenge some guys, kick their asses and make them cry.

Okay, so I lied. For now, they are kicking my ass, but with time, I will someday make them pay.

Left to right: Pinky Doodle Doo and Botz staring at the Warhammer 40k miniatures; Jobe on Sumo, all he needs is a thong...

There's lots of games to try out such as Catan (cities and knights expansion + fishing), Sumo, Risk, Space Hulk, Warhammer 40k and so forth. I'm currently learning the Space Hulk so I'm looking forward to challenge other noob players for a game this Friday. All I have to do is flip the table over if I lose right? Hey, it's not in my contract that I can't be a sore loser. Nyahahah! And I know for a fact that the tables are NOT bolted to the floor.

Left to right: Learning the ropes for Space Hulk; Bored at being the banker in Catan

Photographer: Aaron Capel

When it comes to games, I noted that gender doesn't matter, which is why I love it. I hate it when guys try to be nice and give us the upper hand, the win doesn't seem quite as sweet.

looks familiar? Nyahahah!

Since I'm stuck with extremely competitive players who have known me for a little too long, this is a no hold barred war! There's no feigning of ignorance, no buddy buddy, no allies and no prisoners. This is when friendly fires are turned off and we're out to get everyone. Just the way I like em'. Hey like Lady Gaga says, "If it’s not rough it isn’t fun"

Come join us if you're interested.

98-3-2A, Prima Tanjung Business Center. Jalan Fettes

Opening Hours

Friday: Hobby Night, 6pm-midnight
Sat and Sun: 11am-8pm

Close on Monday til Thursday and Major Public Holidays.

Dirty Desires

I remember a while back, while I was driving Elisa to work, she heard one of Utada's song and burst out laughing at the lyrics. If I remember correctly I think the title was Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI but I had liked the song since the tune was pretty catchy. I've been a long time fan of Utada since her first album came out a gazillion years ago. To me, she didn't count on her pretty face to sell the album, her songs are good. To me anyway.

I heard this one in the car with my sister and wanted the song, unfortunately, Pinky Doodle Doo left for Hong Kong without passing me the song. *sigh* Finally out of boredome. I went to seach Youtube.

Perhaps, it's my turn to laugh at the lyrics..

P.s: Finally got a haircut again but no camera to show. Bah!

NOTD: Peaches & Gold; Thai trip and haul

NOTD for the Thailand trip

Yes, lazy ass Peaches and Gold with a period HEART shape nail design. Enuff said.

Okay so I'm finally back from Thailand. The trip was incredibly fun with the bunches of nutcases I went with. I know there are people who wondered how can a lazy ass, unemployed for the pass 2 months me go on a holiday. No, I didn't rob the bank - not yet anyway, no, I didn't ask or take anything from my parents, friends, relatives whatever and no, I didn't take anything from my boyfriend - not as if I had one to take anything from. So it all boils down to one thing. Savings of course!

So since the entire lot of us were on a shoe string budget, thanks to Kern we manage to get a place to stay which is relatively clean and comfy for only 500baht per night. So 3 girls, Elisa, Kern and I stayed in the same room there was plenty of "Look what I bought", walking about in undies and gossips.

Went to visit some temples to pray and then we're off to a very spicy lunch, we went to Watsons just opposite the shop, the one I was busy eying even while eating lunch. Yes we have Watsons here in Malaysia too but it wasn't stocked with things that were as cool as the ones in Thailand. Whee.

Yes, I got junk then again, it depends on the definition of junk. One man's meat is another man's poison. What however the saying went. Not to bothered to remember now. So I got Sweet Princess's Choco Muffin and Strawberry Cheesecake soaps. Non edible. Unfortunately. Then to make sure the ants carry you away from your bed at night, I bought the Sweet Princess' Strawberry Cheesecake Body Butter. Which insect can resist you now?!

Imaginary conversation:

A: Ahh, do you think this will attract any attention?
E: Yes, namely hungry insects in the area
A: ARGH!

The body butter came in Cookies & Cream and also Banana. The Cookies & Cream were a little too sweet for my liking and who on earth wanna smell like a walking talking Banana? I mean, yea, isn't being yellow coloured bad enough? No offense to any Asians out there but as I've mentioned in my previous entries, I have yellow-ish skin tone as oppose to Kern and Elisa who has slightly pink-ish tone.

Then some Cherry Blossoms Toothpaste, I knew my sister would love this. Cherry Blossoms! Lastly, all I got was a box of White Rose facial tissues. I bought it only because it was only going for 190baht. So cheap. Yes, I am a sucker for cheap things.

Onwards ho! After more stopping for Elisa to buy snacks, then deserts and then more food and then... we managed to reach the mall. What mall, I don't remember. I think my feet was sending out S.O.S so I was distracted and then we saw. Boots! No no, not the shoe boots but the brand Boots, heaven has descended on us poor travellers. 3 maniacs rushing in to the shop and went Oh la la over the items. Best part was the buy 1 Free 1 part. Mayhem ensured. I'm hapy to report, I bought little despite it all.

We decided instead of everyone buying 2 of the same items, we could agree to share some of the items thus making it like a half price on the items we wanted. Instead of buying more make up, I opted for skincare instead. After all the travelling, my face was also on a breakout rampage. Which stress me even more and with more stress more pimples comes out to party. The circle must be stopped!

What I got was just a Botanics face toner, 2 moisturizers, mask for my poor face, the two hand creams are free gifts Kern gave me. A lavender hand cream. Yes I have a thing for soaps, creams and body butter. Gotta keep my skin soft right. Some random eyeshadow and also a bottle of foundation for my sister.

Note that we didn't empty the shelves as we would have liked to due to being on a shoe string budget and all of us only changed a small amount of Thai Baht each.

Later the night, we walked around literally in circles trying to find the Night Market only to find out that it has all closed. At 9pm! Closed! BOOOO! I wanted to buy the shoes that Elisa and Kern was raving about, guess I won't be getting it tonight. On a happier note, I bought a bag instead. Kern's bf, Yeow managed to hanggle the price for me so I'm thankful for that. In the end, I got it for 220 Baht.

We went clubbing the night before we left, we headed to Bar Berry and there may not have been any culture shock but it was interesting. I ended up sitting there oogling at butts and boobs. By the end of the night, I made up my mind. I'm gonna save up my money and get a boobie job. LOL!

The following morning, we all woke up late. Mad rush to head to the Morning Market and to get back before check out time. I still wanted the shoes!

Left to right: I loved both the colours so much *happy sigh*; Bought the wrong size for the white, careless mistake, so it's Pinky Doodle Doo's now

We managed to head over and finally bought the shoes, whee! I ended up with 3 pairs for the price of not even a pair in Penang. To some it may be ugly but these shoes are damned comfortable. My mom has been trying to gett me to wear flats for years! I've always came up with really funky excuses but this time, I'm more than happy to oblige.

I've liked heels because I disliked my not here and not there height of 164cm. I'm not tall but I'm not short also so I hated being stuck in between but with heels, I automaticly (as long as I have them on) is somewhat on the taller side. Still not as tall as JeanJean but tall enough to intimadate some other shorter people. Kidding! XD

In total amount spent for the Thailand trip, less than RM300 each including hotel. Imagine that, I actually headed somewhere and NOT buy (much) cosmetics!! I'm so proud of myself. Heee!

After the morning market, we headed over to the mall one last time to get whatever we wanted to get that we missed out and also for eyelash extension. I saw the shop the day before and was interested in their:

Hair in the eye - 250 Baht

Looks like someone has been using Babel Fish. But anyway they were trying to say eye lash extension. The regret of the day. Unknown to us then, the eyelashes were not only synthetic but feels really rough. How rough? Rough enough to poke any unfortunate soul's face that comes in contact with your eyelashes. You want pores? Come closer my dear *crackles*

Left to right: The difference between me putting on falsies and the eyelash extension.

Oh did I forgot to mention that instead of sticking individual lash on my lashes itself, they stuck the hair ON MY SKIN! On my skin! On my skin!On my skin! On my skin!On my skin! On my skin!On my skin! On my skin! *ahem*

It burned. It burned - BAD. Imagine me, the type to NOT cry when cutting onions or when somethings goes into my eyes, tearing up after the entire thing done.

*sigh* I can't pull them outside since they GLUED, glue, glue glue, glue, glue glue, glue, glue glue, glue, glue glueD, my real eyelashes to the fake one. *sniff* As if I didn't have enough eyelashes to begin with.

*&^%$#@!
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Holiday

Gone to Hatyai, Thailand. Will update when I come back, take care!

Favours + E's birthday + GEO Wing Lens

Favour or favor, depending on where you're from. I spelled it as favours since Malaysia follows the British education system or what's left of it after we mutilated it. Such an easy word to say but in the end, how many of us really know that favour are to be repayed in someway. I'm usually more than happy to do something someone asked of me without ever asking or expecting some kind of repayment but just as well, I appreciate all the help I usually get and I tend to want to repay them.

September is the month of favours for me. I'm unfortunately not on the receiving end but I ended owing quite a number of people for their help. So this is a thank you post to Tommy because I trouble him no end and later even more due to my own screw up which gave me sleepless nights, gastric pain and made me broke out in cold sweats. All this for a friend who in all my close friends' opinion doesn't deserve the help. To * on free legal advise, his time and help and his Fables comic books which I've happily finished in one day, all 6 volumes of it. Not forgetting, Luke for his help.

I received a call from the other love of my life, Elyn to tell me that she was fine. I'm really glad. She sounds all better and cheered up and although I'm not sure if it's just a front but I'm happy she called, that was the start of a good day. I joined E, K and Mr.T (E's former customer) for a early Birthday lunch Mr.T threw for her. Sometimes I wish all customers would be like Mr.T. He's a really nice guy that you don't feel uncomfortable with or gives off that he has an ulterior motives. A real gentleman who's treats Elisa as a daughter. After lunch, we drove and met up with Luke and Mr.Y. It's really funny how I met *, I got to know him after joining The Boys (Clubhouse) for a game of Catan in the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel. But how ever and whatever it is, I'm really thankful for his help on E's court case drama.

Got dressed and did my eyes and whoo-hoo, I'm out. Nothing fancy, it's not my birthday :P

Later the night, a last minute change and we got dressed and headed over to Slippery Senorita. It's a good thing I've dedicated both Friday and Saturday to Elisa since her plans are often last minute. It's just so her style. We had fun, I'm happy to say and if some of you who have either mine or Elisa's facebook would probably have seen some 'not our usual style' pictures. I apologize here if the pictures in FB offends anyone but hey, Elisa is my best friend for the past 13 years so, it's fine :D

Pictures taken in SS is never clear thanks to the smoke machine.
Left to right: Me, Elisa and Kern; Elisa and I
Pictures taken before any drinking got on the way

The days after E's birthday was good, spent my entire time reading and hanging out playing Catan. A sort of boardgame I'm currently addicted to. It was most unfortunate that I won a game on my 2nd try and right after that, the other guys no longer wants to help me out or teach me when I'm stuck (all expect Jobie, muh herooo)

A game of Catan; surprisingly fun
stolen from Pinky Doodle Doo's FB

Oh and since I used to get my contact lenses from Ian's (my ex) uncle in KL, I had to find a supplier quick. Ian has been extremely reluctant to help me out anymore and from my post some time ago you'll know I had to pester him for a good 2 months before he finally mailed them to me.

I remembered JeanJean once mentioned a seller she bought her lenses from and decided to try it out. I mailed her and I must admit, I grown pretty fond of this girl despite just having to exchange a few mails from her. Her blog link is De Shopz.

It was unfortunate that she didn't have any ready stocked so I had to search else where. I manage to get one from another online seller from Kuching, the other side of Malaysia. The shipping was expensive but the lenses were reasonable priced and her service super fast. I ended up ordering 2 to try it out, one in GEO wing lens in Brown and my usual Gray.

Since I've tried and liked it, I guess I'll be ordering my next batch in about a months time and this time, I'll be trying out De Shopz's services instead. Since it's a pre-order and by ordering it then, it would give them sufficient time to arrive before mine expires. Although GEO lenses are to be disposes yearly, I rather have them changed every quarterly or less.

The bottle


Minus all eye make up, don't freak!



With a little eye make up, sorry about the one rebelling eyelash. MUAHAHAHA!

Victoria Secret eyeliner duo + Desperate in need of a tan

It's not that I've given up on my blog but I've been getting less and less sleep lately, the days before E's birthday was a mess to me since there was things for me to do and settle, planning E's birthday gift was a pain especially since she mentioned she didn't wanted any make up or Re-ments and thus messing up my plans. Ended up sharing with Kern to get her her present. This might chalk up as the only time I didn't create a post to wish Elisa Happy Birthday. Just too pooped to do anything.

A few days before E's birthday, we met up with Grace, a friend of ours since school days that recently just returned from the US. I joined her a Elisa for a quick drink and a chat. I'm happy for her that she's well and happily married. You won't be able to believe how many of my classmates have married. I've always had the impression that we lived in the 21st century and women no longer needs to be married that early but I guess when we find 'the one' then hey, why the wait. I'm actually envious of them who have already married. I secretly (or maybe not so secretly now) wonder when my turn will come or if it'll ever come. I may not plan for a wedding but I do wonder. LOL

Thanks Grace!

But anyway as I was heading out the car, Grace took out some gifts for me. ME! Oh la laaa, and it wasn't my birthday. She handed me a hand sanitizer that I much needed after I finished mine and left the one Pita gave me for my birthday at home and a Victoria Secret Eye liner Duo. Eyeliners! I LOVE eyeliners!

Grace did mentioned that she uses the eyeliner as an eyeshadow or base rather than an eyeliner and when she mentioned that it could only mean one thing - it smudges. Since I had went out without any eye make up, the first thing I did when I got home was to try it out and see what happens.

The application was easy, it was very smooth and very black. It gives off a matte black finish and slightly creamy. That was expected since Grace mentions it's best for smokey eyes effect. After about an hour or so, I went to check the mirror and *gasp* it was scary. It smudge very little but instead seems to have faded off in patches. But this is also because I didn't use any primer before hand. So in the end, I guess I will follow Grace's advise and use it as an eye shadow base rather than eye liner.

I'm not the type to complain about a gift and I'm not going to. I'm extremely thankful for the gift as it came from Grace when she wasn't inclined to give me anything. I've loved every single thing everyone has given me then and now. I'm so appreciative of ever little favours and gifts and ever so thankful. Thank you!!

Oh Grace did also mentioned that I needed a little tan and I guess I kind of have to agree with her. Ever since I stopped working, I sleep late, wake up late and hardly even greet Mr. Sun.I spend more time with Mr. UV Rays from the lightbulbs than getting natural sunlight and everyone knows that can't be good.

I didn't realize that I've become paler than usual and I now look sickly/deathly pale. It reminds me of how my teachers back in school was forever asking me if I was okay. I guess I kinda looked as if I was going to fall over and die or something. I mean, I represented my house in cheerleading and long jump and my class in netball and hurdles but still everyone remembers me as the 'sickly one'... Thanks.

No matter, guess I'll head out a little more often or wear a bikini and give my neighbours a nose bleed when I sun tan myself on the backyard. I never did like the sickly pale look anyway.

NOTD: Russian Navy French tip Polka dot + chocolate lip balm

Not in the mood to blog and feeling a little down and extremely tired of late. I'm still worried about Elyn although I've not called or smsed her just in case I'd bother her. Been doing lots of reading at home instead since Leanne borrowed me some of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton family series. Was never much into romance books till I started reading hers. No, I don't read it for the sex scenes like the guys does, I don't wanna know how she felt or how he felt or the Oos and Ahs that happens behinds the closed door. I read it for the humor and plot line.

Ahh, it's so romantic then. It's interesting to know that people then can easily get married in like what.. two weeks notice or something if the book is even accurate. Can you get married in two weeks notice? Girls now takes atleast half a year to a year just to plan their grand day! Custom made or off the shelf Vera Wang bridal gowns? Nails, hair, make up, body massage appointments. Caterers to be taken care off, wedding cards to be printed... whoaaa. I don't even wanna think about it.

For my I don't even bloody hell care if I even have a wedding banquet. *sigh* I'm such a simpleton. *snort* Then again, I don't stop and plan my wedding day cause I sit here and wonder if there's anyone blind or remotely stupid enough to marry me. Muahahaahaha!!!

Did the nails some time ago but it was only today that I even took the pictures, had to since I've been wanting to cut them shorter after accidentally injuring myself. Yes, my knees are never free from bruises and my hands are never free from self injuries. I'm not into self-mutilation but it happens. :D

Used:

OPI Sweet Memories as base
OPI Russian Navy as french tips
Elianto Alice blue for polka dots

Left to right: My index finger nail chipped off so I cut it. So now, my nails are all uneven length. Grrrr, so it's snip snip time.
Ta-daaaaa.. they're short again!

I liked the previous one better I think.

Anyway, if you read Elisa's blog you'll know that she recently headed up to Bangkok, Thailand with Uncle Matt. I only call him Uncle Matt to piss him off, he's actually only 27 I think :P
Seeing the pictures of Elisa in Bangkok made me drool. I'm definitely all jumping around wanting to go there too. Never been to Bangkok and from what Elisa told me about the food there, sounds like paradise to me.

Talking about food reminds me of the converstions I've been having with Elisa. It goes something like this:

Elisa : Wahh, I've put on so much weight, I put an extra 1 kg on and now I can't zip my pants properly.
Ashley : I know how you feel, my ass is so huge. I put on an extra 1/2 inches on my hips *whines*
*proceed to compare our love handles*
Waitress comes in to take our menu
E and A : We want this this this this and this..*orders like no tomorrow*
Waitress goes off
Elisa : Now where we were, ah yes.. *whines and bitches somemore*

We have NO control. We really don't. We're enjoying our food a little too much me thinks. But we're both actually pretty fine with out current weight as well. Elisa has always been underweight so it's actually fine for her, she's looking way better now and I'm super glad. Our only peeve is that we can't fit in our normal clothes properly. I hop around madly to zip my jeans so now I've gotten lazier and just wear my jeans skirt instead. :D

So anyway, Elisa got me a Chocolate Lip Balm as well as a very fresh and very pretty buttery yellow chiffon dress. Awwww~ *muaks* my love. Thanks E! I'm planning to wear it for her B-day which is on the 26th September.

Left to right: Ta-daaaa, chocolate tube of love; ingredients

Left to right: The insides of the tube, yum!
A comparison between Elyn's NYX orange lip balm to E's chocolate lip balm to my Bloop's Vanilla lip balm

Hmmm, been collecting tasty lip balms and lip glosses. And it all started with Elyn's snapples then Kern's green tea then all this. Thanks to the girls, sounds like not only am I gonna be healthy lips but I'll also be having delicious smelling lips.

My apologies if I've not replied to any comments or posted any comments in your blogs of late. It's not that I've stopped reading, trust me, I am :D
It's not youuuuu, it's meeeeeee..

P.s: TJ, keep up the fantastic work with your blog, I'm totally loving it!