FOTD, NOTD

Face:

MAC Mineralize Foundation mixed with The Face Shop HD+ Perfect BB cream in Natural Beige
MAC blush in Hipness
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in By Candlelight

Eyes:
Mac Dream Eyes Eyeshadow Palette
-Peach Champagne (inner corner), Feeling Hot (lid), Cocoholic (outer corner)
Mac Fluidline in Black Track
MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara
Fiberwig Mascara for lower lashes
Lashes from Korean store
Gray circle lens contacts from Korea

 Nails:
OPI Blue My Mind

In other news..

I finally have a workout buddy!!! Oh yeah!!

It's so hard to workout by yourself without a buddy to motivate you, so I'm thankful that I finally have one!

Yesterday we walked and ran on this path behind her house that's two miles long..

For our first day, we made good progress. 

A couple days before that we bought jump ropes because jump roping is the best exercise next to power walking..from what I've heard. 

The last time I jump roped was in elementary school..such sweet memories haha

Our goal is to be able to run/jog the path twice and jump rope at least 1000 times and stretch.

This is just a little update, but I have decided to post measurements and pictures to motivate me even more.

If you need a workout buddy, just let me know ;]

God Bless!! <3

another year young..

It was my 22nd birthday on Monday.
Why does time have to go so fast?
But, I am thankful that I was giving the opportunities to do the things that I was able to do last year.
Hopefully this year will be the same..


My family and I went to go out for dinner.
I was tempted to ditch my last class to go home sooner that day, but I had to endure and stay (ㅠ__ㅠ)
We went to Famous Dave's..my new all time favorite BBQ restuarant


(image: google.com)

I'm not a big fan of BBQ stuff, but I like this place...
because they have the BESTEST CORNBREAD EVER!!
The ribs are awesome too..I LOVE my meat! haha
I didn't get a happy birthday song because my dad didn't want to be embarrassed haha
We could have gotten a free dessert!! but I asked if we could go to Dairy Queen for ice cream haha

We ordered the family platter, a salad, extra cornbread, and my brother got a burger...
I wished I took my camera with me..which reminds me that I just need to carry my camera around with me wherever I go. argh

Well...this is what it would have looked like if I took a picture..

(image: google.com)

I started working out 4 weeks ago.
So, its been month but I haven't seen any changes.
Well, a little but not the scale..
You can never rely on those things -___-
I had a weight goal, but it's really useless because it always changes due to muscle and water and what not
So, I changed my goal based on body fat.
I don't know what I am now, but it's on my to do list..along with measuring myself..
It's going to take a lot of work..starting with eating right, but I'm having a hard time with the food.
Of course, we always have Korean food which is mostly rice and vegetables.
But with school, my schedule is off so I'm still trying to figure something out.

I do love how I feel after a workout, dripping with sweat!
It feels so dang good!! I wish I didn't stop working out...I blame laziness.



AND the Super Bowl was LAME!!! Steelers were SO CLOSE!! WHY SO MANY TURN OVERS?!??!?!! LLLAAAAAMMMEEE!!!!
Oh well..I just picked a team because I didn't follow the season this year haha plus I never really liked the Packers.
But the party was nice..my brother hosted it at our house for the game and supposedly my birthday and it was supposed to be a surprise, but I wasn't surprised at all. I'm used to having my birthday on the same day as the Super Bowl anyways haha but it was nice.


I just found out about this new movable tripod called Satarii





(image: google.com)

one word: GENIUS!!!


That's all for now :]
God Bless!! <3

vlog #1

I wanted to post something, but I had nothing to blog about..

BUT I did find something!!
I hope you guys like it!..I'm not really good at making videos and editing them, but this will have to do for the time being

I'M BAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!

Hello my lovely bloggers :]
I'm back...a bit too early though, which means I failed Lent sigh..
I broke it a couple weeks ago?? I tried not to give in, but unfortunately...... -__-
There's always next year I guess.. :/ *shrug*
I'm going to pick something that I can do..like giving up diet coke..I've been drinking diet sodas lately..mostly diet coke and I can't drink any other soda drink. Once you go diet, you can't go back haha. and because of diet coke, MY DIET FAILED!! Man...something has to be wrong with me. I keep failing everything that I do. Eh...if at first you don't succeed, try try again...or use duck tape



So, what have I been up to?

I've been going to school and working two jobs. It's very hard to work and go to school, but luckily I have the weekends off so I can catch up on some studying. Work is pretty slow, especially at the UPS store so I can study. But Burger King (yes, I work at a fast food restaurant and proud of it! HA!!) can be pretty busy. I can't believe how many people come a day to eat fast food! Sometimes it's the same people!! Working at a fast food restuarant is harder than it looks. Especially if you're working drive thru. You have to memorize orders one after another and service has to be speedy.

I think it's good experience to be working at a fast food restuarant. Maybe one day I'll open up my own restuarant? AND NEVER SAY NEVER!!! I told myself that I would NEVER work at a fast food restuarant, but look where I am now.

Again, the lesson is: NEVER SAY NEVER!!



My name tag on my jacket.....I don't like the mascot..he creeps me out >_<



School is...easy, which is very surprising. I'm taking three classes with two science labs. The hardest so far is Human Anatomy and Physiology. We have too many body parts and functions and cells and muscles and all that other stuff in our body...why? The human body is cool and all, but why did people have to figure it out?!?!! -___- I have to memorize EVERY SINGLE ONE!! and how it works and where it's located and why it's there..sigh. Luckily, the exams aren't that hard. I used to hate my teacher, but now I like her because she's giving me good grades on my exam hahaha.


I just remembered I have a project!!!....crap -___-


I haven't been able to exercise regularly and food..let's not even go there. Burger King is screwing me up!! Dx
But, I'm glad that I'm on spring break. I can FINALLY REST!
I'm always at school, work, and church the whole week...I need to find some way to manage my time...
I've been watching The Biggest Loser. It's very motivating, but my mind has not been motivated yet. Hmmmm..




So...that's what I've been doing for the past month or so.



and the giveaway that I posted like....three months ago?!?!?!!
I was not able to pick any winners yet, but I shall do that as soon as possible this week. Honestly, this giveaway was another fail..only 4 people entered? and I only have four entries..pretty pathetic, BUT I thank those who actually entered and for waiting patiently. I bet every single one forgot hahaha oh well.
So, look out for an email or blog post!!



I also got a camera!!! For free actually. My cousins each bought a camera from Best Buy, but one of the boxes had a USB cable and the other didn't. So, my mom called the store and they sent another camera, but without the USB. My mom was about it send it back, but I told her to keep it. A FREE CAMERA!!! You can't return something like that. It's not stealing either, because they gave it to us hahaha suckers x]
It's a Samsung TL100..I'm not really a big Samsung fan. I rather have a Nikon or Canon, but I got a free camera so I can't complain.
But,
now I can finally post pictures!!! FINALLY!!





Until next time!

achievement!!

I went to go work out today with my friends and GUESS WHAT!!!


I RAN TWO MILES!!!



Actually...I ran/jogged 1.5 miles and I power walked 0.5, but I felt great!
I didn't get to lift weights because...yeah. I should have but oh well.



I'm deciding to get the INSANITY workout DVD set from beachbody.com


here's the website: INSANITY @ beachbody


My friend gave my brother and I a copy of the whole thing, but I want to get the nutrition guide with it...
but I'm going to think about it, because I don't really want to spend money, but it would be nice to have the actually thing haha


I was thinking of getting P90X, but I don't want to get too much muscle, so I think I'm going to give INSANITY a try.



My goal is to be able to wear a two piece bathing suit this summer.
I NEVER was able to wear it, but here's my chance!

diet blog #6 -- measurements

I was looking around my room and I happened to find this card.


I bought work out DVDs called Core Rhythms and one of the things that comes with it is this tracker card.

So...I decided to fill it out.

All these big numbers make me so depressed!! D:





Chest: 39 inches
Left and Right upper arm: 12 inches
Waist: 35 inches
Hips: 39 inches
Left and Right Thigh: 22 inches
Left and Right Calf: 16.5 inches (I added calf because it wasn't on the card)


I starting weight as of today is 164 lbs.
I haven't lost anything since I lost 2 lbs two weeks ago >_<


I want to my measurements to be 36-26-36 or somewhere around there. It's supposed to be the ideal body measurement for women, but I know that every girl is different and unique. It doesn't hurt to try though..right?


And as of today, I am going to stop eating carbs..good or bad.
I know I need carbs, but they're not helping me lose weight.
For now, I'm going to stop and I'm gradually going to add carbs to my diet.

diet blog #5 -- exhaustion

I went to work out today, but I was very tired and sore so I didn't give as much effort..... :/
I ran and walked for 45 minutes, but today I didn't run as long...
So, I think I'm going to workout every other day or something.....*shrug*

today's food log..
Breakfast: 1 bowl fat free vanilla yogurt with granola, 1 small gala apple, 1 slice cheese pizza
Snack: 1 banana, 1 cheese stick, 3 Twizzlers
Lunch: 8" Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak at a place called Pat's..I went with a few people from church. A lot of us go to school on the same campus in downtown, so we decided to meet up to day and have lunch. It was kind of weird to see everyone because I'm not used to seeing them at school. I'm busy doing my own thing at school, and I only see them at church..but it was fun to hang out at school :]
Snack: bag of chips, half bag of chips my brother gave me..
Dinner: Chicken with scoop of coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and biscuit from Church's chicken..

I ate dinner after working out...NOT A GOOD IDEA!!!

Today, the things I ate was crap!!! Ugh! I have no time to go grocery shopping because I have to work and I'm at school all day and...sigh..I'm going to have more time after this week. This is the last week of tutoring..FINALLY!! It's actually babysitting, but I get paid for it so I can't complain :/

I feel so exhausted and I didn't do anything today.
Went to school and exercised..... (.__.)
maybe I should go to sleep hahaha

piiiccctttuurreee time!!

Suzu

waking up - more MAC - diet blog #4

01/30/10 Saturday
Breakfast: 1/2 bagel wehat, 1 1/4 muffin with dried raisin and cranberries (I think..)
Lunch/Snack: 1 tall skinny cinnamon dulce latte
Snack: Goldfish, jelly
Dinner: Spring rolls @ church, 1 small slice pizza

Sunday 01/31/10
Breakfast: 1 slice high fiber multigrain with hummus
Snack/brunch: fried rice and vegetable stir fry with sausage
Lunch: 1 small green tea tart frozen yogurt with kiwi and mochi, 5-6 wontons
Dinner: Mash potatoes, salad with Thousand Island, 1/2 baked potato, corn, 1/2 small steak

Monday 02/01/10
Breakfast: 1 small bowl fat free vanilla yogurt, 1 slice high fiber multigrain bread with tuna salad, green grapes
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich on 2 slices high fiber multigrain bread, 1 baked potato, 2 handful grapes
Snack: 1 small Gala apple
Dinner: Italiano salad....and other stuff I don't remember

Tuesday 02/02/10
Breakfast: 6-7 French Toast sticks, 1 banana
Lunch: Chicken Salad sandwich from Chik-fil-A and fries
Dinner: 1 banana, half cup milk

Exercise: 45 minutes running and walking, around 20 minutes of weight lifting.

I had a very good workout today! I can run longer!! I was so excited!! My goal is to run/jog for 30 minutes straight. But I hope my calves don't become bulkier. I've been trying all kinds of different ways to make my calves slimmer, but no luck. :/


I'm trying to wake up early at the same time around 5:30-6 AM
I turn my alarm clock on, but I end up snoozing for an hour!

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How do you wake up in the morning??


Today, I went to the mall to return something at Victoria's Secret, but of course..I had to go to the MAC store!! >_<
I saw that the Spring Color Forecast collection came out online, but it doesn't come out until February 11 in stores. I'm so excited for the collection!! There's so many pretty colors, but I don't think I'll end up using them. I'll probably sell them or something...





I got five things today..

Bare Study Paintpot


Fresco Rose Paintpot


Rubenesque Paintpot

Equality Lipstick
Pretty Please Lipstick

(pictures from temptalia.com)

I was so happy the store had the paintpots because two of them were sold out online.
The colors are nothing like the pictures..I'll try to post pictures or make a video if you guys want me too..


I got my March Ranzuki issue today!!
I don't know if I'll have time to read it tonight, because I need to hurry up and go to sleep if I want to wake up tomorrow on time! I should be getting my Jelly and Popteen issues soon too.. :/



Sorry again for all words and no pictures!! :[
I'm trying to save up for a camera..I hope I'll have enough saved up by spring break!!!



God Bless <3

diet blog #3 --- MAC package

So as of...yesterday morning I lost 2 lbs!!! :D
It's not much but I'm happy!!!
I probably gained it back but still hahaha
I accomplished something this week!! LOL xD

Yesterday I ate....

Friday 01/29/10
Breakfast: two eggs scrambled, two raisin toast with hummus, two slices spam, 1 cup milk
Snack/lunch: 1 cookie with grape jelly filling, water, 4 dumplings
Dinner: tuna salad on 1 slice high fiber multigrain bread, 1 banana, 1 small cup unsweetened ice tea, water
Snack: grapefruit, assortment of veggies

Exercise: work (working at fast food restaurant is harder than it looks! There's so much to it!!)


When I got back from tutoring, I found my MAC package waiting for me!!!
I opened the box right away!!!
Like I said in my last post, I got 19 things...(I don't know why, but I just ended up buying a lot of...stuff)
I most likely will be posting up another video, showing the things I got.
I would rather show pictures than my face and voice, but I have no camera!! T_T

Which reminds me to ask you guys...
What camera should I get? A small digital camera or the big ones?
I really like the big Nikon or Canon ones..but they're so expensive! and I'm still an amateur at taking pictures...

Any suggestions???

diet blog #2

I kind of screwed up my food plan today...

actually..BIG time

Breakfast: two slices high fiber multigrain toast with hummus
Lunch: 6" Spicy Italian on wheat bread from Subway..I put spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, banana peppers, olives and provolone cheese. It had pepperoni and salami.
Snack: small red seedless grapes, half Big Mac
Dinner: Milk and apple fries from Burger King.

Exercise: 1 hour treadmill -- walking on incline 3.0 at 3.5 speed, ran..I ran longer than two minutes today!! I didn't feel tired at all, but of course I had to stop for no reason after 4 minutes -__- and I lifted weights for the first time at the gym!! It's not that bad...the machines are really easy to use. I went with my friend and it was really nice to have someone to talk to while working out. The time seemed to go by really fast too!!

so TIP of the day: Find a diet/workout buddy!! Buddies are great support!!

I'm afraid my calves are going to be bulkier than they already are. I never had skinny legs before..is it too much to ask for skinny legs?!?!?! D:
I hope they'll slim down..I want to wear some skinny jeans!!! T_T


So, I've been working at Burger King for the two weeks now.
I always said I would NEVER work at a fast food restaurant, but look at me now..sigh.
But it's good experience..some say it's good on resumes???
So, today's assistant manager made me practice the drive thru. It wasn't that bad UNTIL a whole flock of cars come at once!!!! It's so hard to remember everything!! I have move fast and it's really hard because you can't have people waiting.
But he said I was doing well and it made me happy haha.

I FEEL SO GANGSTER!! LOL xD


So that was my experience of the day. You really do learn something everyday..



More picture time!!

Kumikki


Nana Suzuki

NEW diet blog

Yet again..another new diet blog.
Man..I'm getting tired of making new ones..aren't you??

BUT

This time is FOREAL FOREAL!!!....no joke

First, this is my food diary of what I ate since Saturday..

Saturday 01/23/10
Breakfast: 1 yogurt parfait from McDonald's, 1 slice multigrain bread
Snack: handful of blueberries
Lunch: 2 arepas with guacamole and grated cheese
Snack: 2 spring rolls, handful of walnuts
Dinner: 1 plate of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, steak, chicken, guacamole, bellpepper --> taco salad, shared plate of strawberries, blueberries and grapes with friends

This day was hard because it was the first day..I was so hungry!!! But, I was happy I accomplished the day strong..kind of. HA

Sunday 01/24/10
Breakfast: 1 small orange, 1 arepa with guacamole and grated cheese
Brunch: 1 bowl fish cake soup
Lunch: BBQ chopped salad at Paradise, 1 chocolate chip cookie (oops)
Dinner: 1 slice pepperoni and sausage pizza (double oops)

Monday 01/25/10
Breakfast: 1 bowl small yogurt, 1 small salmon
Snack: 1 handful raw walnuts, 2 small orage
Lunch: 2 arepas with guacamole, two handful cherry tomatoes, 1 small orage
Dinner: I don't remember what I ate for dinner...

Exercise: squats

Tuesday 01/26/10
Breakfast: 1 bowl soup (bacon, clam chowder kind of soup)
Lunch: Kimchi soup with fist size amount white rice
Snack: gum
Dinner: salad with walnuts, mandarins, and olives

Exercise: 1 hour walking and running on 3.0 incline.
So, the last time I ran was basketball season 3-5 years ago. I want to be able to run longer without stopping, so I tried it and I can only run for two minutes -__- how pathetic is that right?
I heard that after the first five minutes, you'll be able to run without stopping..I want to be able to do that, but I stop before the five minutes!! UGH my stupid brain tells me that i'm running out of air, but I'm not..I need more mental strength -__-

Wednesday 01/27/10
Breakfast: scrambled eggs, 1 bacon strip, 1 slice wheat toast
Snack: 1 banana, gum
Lunch: Italiano salad. It had cheese, olives, and ham with vinegarette dressing
Snack: 1 small Gala apple
Dinner: BLT sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, no mayo on high fiber multigrain bread.

Unfortunately, today just happened to be the start of you know what and I've been PMSing like no other today.
I got a lot of bad cramps, so I decided to stay home, but what a lame excuse. I should have went because I ended up arguing with my dad..AGAIN!! I hate this time of the month..I get pissed over nothing -__-

My current weight is...the last time I checked, it was 166.
My goal weight is 145 lbs and be able to fit into size 4-6 pants.
I also want slim legs, but somehow they look as if they're getting bulkier Dx
I hope running, squats, lunges, and jump roping help..and weight lifting..
NO MORE SKIPPING WORKOUT!!!!



and here are some pics I just wanted to share of few of my favorite gals~~
enjoy :]

Tsubasa Masuwaka



Marimo


Nicorun

support....spending spree..future..

My sister's accountability group at church and I are doing a diet together.
I'm so excited!
I'm finally getting the support I need and I'm not in this alone!
It's VERY HARD to diet by yourself. I tried countless times, but I always end up giving up in the middle and gaining everything back.
I need to find time in my schedule to work out too...
My goal is to be able to wear size 4-6 pants.
I think that's reasonable for girls tall like me.
I want to be toned too and slim legs...I hate running though!! Maybe I should jump rope?? But what if I get taller?!?! :O
I'm not too worried about weight numbers because...it's going to depend on muscle and stuff..as long as I can fit in a size 4, I'll be happy :]

Being part of an accountability group is great!
I never had true girl friends before..
For those who don't know what accountability group is, it's a group where you can rant, talk about your problems/struggles, support each other, and have fun.
All of us in the group are in college, and most of us are leaders at church. We don't have much time to talk to each other because we're in different groups and don't have time to really sit down and talk..so, it's nice to have sisters to talk to. Also, because it's a church group, our center focus is God.

I think it's a great idea for everyone to be in an accountability group, whether it's at church, school, neighborhood, or friends. No one wants to do anything by his or herself. It's hard and we see ourselves stumble many times, but with good friends, you can reach your goals! So, instead of saying and writing down goals and resolutions, how about taking that step and doing them?

Everyone is always talk talk talk. But those who succeed are the ones that get up and DO SOMETHING!!



Anyway....as a side note..
My friend and I decided on the name sisterhood of the traveling bible, but all the other girls didn't like it. I thought it was pretty cool hahaha so, we're still thinking of a cool name..any suggestions??



Have you guys seen Kim Kardashian's new body?!?!?!
OMG!!


it's a body to die for!!!
One of these days this year, I will FINALLY have the body I wanted for so many many years!!


I also bought $265 of MAC products online...crazy??? I guess you could say that.
BUT I'm a MACaholic!!!
I recently started to collect MAC..I guess you could say it's a hobby?
I think I ordered about 20 things: 1 brush, 1 Eye Kohl, 1 Mineralize Blush, 1 Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, 1 eyeshadow palette, and 15 eyeshadows.
NO I AM NOT BRAGGING!! IT'S CALLED I HAVE A JOB AND IF YOU'RE GOING TO HATE, GO GET A JOB YOURSELF, BUY YOUR OWN STUFF, AND STOP BEING JEALOUS!!
(The caps are not necessary, but there are just some people who never learn -___-)

I could be a makeup artist, but it's not realistic due to my cultural background. Darn Asian parents!!!
My parents always told me to do this and do that. I'm the oldest child in the family and on my mom's side, so I feel like I the duty to make them happy.
I don't even know what I like to this day...I don't know what I'm passionate for.
I was thinking of studying to be a pediatrician because I love kids, but will I like it in the future?
I don't want to regret anything..
I want to do something that helps people, but I don't necessarily have to be a doctor...I'm hoping I'll find the answer soon because I feel like time is running out... :/



OH and please pray for Haiti and do as much as you can to help!!
They need your help!!



Don't forget to enter for the giveaway and contest!!!
I forgot to mention this, but I'll be adding extra goodies for each winner! Tell your friends and fellow bloggers :]

diet blog #2

Today was my first day of my new life change :]
it was kind of hard because I was hungry most of the time!
I'm planning to eat 6-8 small meals a day.

So, the things I ate today are....
1) 1 banana, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 cup green tea
2) 1/2 avocado, small handful of sliced raw almonds, 5 dried apricots, 5 baby carrots
3) handful of sliced raw almonds
4) handful of cherry tomatoes
5) 1/2 grapefruit, salad, chunk of steamed kabocha
6) 1 apple


I didn't eat much today..which is a VERY BAD thing for me.
My stomach started to hurt too, so I don't know if it was something I ate or if I'm not eating enough..
My friend sent me the brochure, so I'm going to try and follow it and see if things get better from there.


I just hope I don't faint, or my parents are forever going to ban me from dieting.


Exercise: I'm going to try and fit it in while I finish writing my paper and homework. I'm not going to push myself to work out until after finals...

diet...FAIL, new job, and...possible giveaway??

So, I said I was going on a diet, but it failed miserably..AGAIN!
It's almost Thanksgiving, and we're having this huge lunch at church Sunday so I'm going to start Monday.
FOR REAL this time..
There should be a punishment or something whenever I don't follow it...
Is there anyone who wants to do it together?
I think I put this on the post before, but I'm doing an elimination diet.
For two weeks, I'm going to eat vegetables and fruit only..I might add protein because I need my nutrients for my too tall body haha
Then after that I'll be adding wheat, dairy, etc to see if I'm allergic to anything
and of course, EXERCISE!!!
Anyone have any success with dieting?? I'd like to know if you do!! It would be great motivation for me :]


I also got a job!!!
I start training tomorrow! I'm so excited!
I'm got a job at a UPS store.
My mom found an ad in the Korean newspaper and she called.
The owner asked me to come in yesterday, so my mom and I went to see her.
I thought I have seen the owner before...but we talked and she asked me what church I go to. I told her I go to New Gate and she told me that she's a mom of one of the kids in youth!!
I remembered her when she told me.
I saw her when she came in with her son. Denver is such a small place..everyone who lives in Denver knows almost everyone....
It's a small small world
My brother wants to work there too, but I told him to find another job because he keeps following me!! First, school and now work..NO THANK YOU! It's enough that I see him at home..geesh hahaha



11 followers!!! :D
I know it's not a lot, but it's a lot for a start!
I'm very excited hahaha.
I'm thinking of doing a giveaway..keyword thinking.
So look out!!!