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New York City

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It has been a while since I last blogged.

Ever since we return from our US trip, I have been more focused than ever. Financials and Travel planning. And work consumed most of my time.

The US Trip has been one of the trips we have looked forward to for a long time even before we got married. So it was quite an excitement and a dream come true for me to visit New York especially!

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The buildings, the classy atmosphere and the morning rush was quite amazing. Standing in the midst of the morning rush is just like watching a scene out of the movies! Had our desserts at the same place where John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale shot Serendipity! One of my favourite movies!

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Did the TV and Movies sites tour which was great despite the rainy weather! The highlight of course was where they shot Friend’s opening intro of the fountains and the exterior of the building they shot of their apartments.

The MET was awesome, left me awed and mesmerised. What can I say of the NYC views from Top of The Rock and Empire State Building!

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For this trip, We got a bargain for our Melbourne ✈️New York ✈️ Las Vegas ✈️ Los Angeles return trip flights during the Travel Expo in Melbourne! They were selling Melbourne to Los Angeles flights for $999 return with Qantas which was an amazing deal! For accomodation, AirBnb is our way to go in New York… As you already know the hotel prices are quite steep in this city!

We got around using subway, buses and Uber most of the time. Uber is great when you’re tired of walking and when the storm decides to spring on you. Uber is cheap and reliable in NYC! Get the Citymapper App on your phone! Very useful!

We did get deals from New York groupon sites for like discounted Woodsbury outlet return transfers. Be sure to check out groupon sites for deals! You may even score cheap deals on hotels.

 I remember purchasing an AT&T new sim card from Ebay and just top it up online before I leave! That was great and very convenient! I paid for 3Gb for $40 with AT&T when I went to the US. Cuz we needed a US number as soon as we touch down to call our AirBnB Host! Overall the best thing about Global Gig and AT&T you can even use it as a hotspot and share the data with your partner! So you don’t have to get 2 sim cards! Well at least that’s what I did!

We got the 2 day New York Pass for our trip, it wasn’t bad but I would have purchased the New York Explorer Pass through Costco prior to other tour reservations. I will definitely do that for our next trip!

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PS: Do not go on the 2 hour semi circle highlights cruise. Especially if you have time constraint. It’s a waste of time indeed. Get the liberty cruise!

Beauty

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As i got older, i realised my make up bag is getting bigger and bigger but not until i reorganised my cosmetics and cleaned my brushes only then i realised that half of the cosmetics i have was not used or rarely being used too. 

Again with my mantra at the back of my mind, If you have not used or worn an item for the last 6 months, time to toss them in the bin or charity basket! 

My beauty must haves! (everything else is out!)

I still prefer the Naked Palette 1 of the 3! Love the colours and it is indeed long lasting! Also must remind myself too, to get the Basics when i head up to New York in November! The one one i am missing!

My ultimate favourite blush! Ideal for all seasons and a highlighter when you in need of a glowy summer! =))

How can i not have my korean cosmetics in my list! Etude House curling mascara is awesome! Love it! It curls, no clumps or mess, easy to wipe off! so what’s not to love! I don’t have much korean cosmetics but i have heaps of korean skincare! haha

This product was recommended to me by my very own good friend who is also a beauty editor. I’ve tried a lot of BB creams in the market which are most Korean brands like Skin 79 and etc. Garnier. hmmm it never cross my mind at all. Local supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths usually have them on sale for $10 every three months so why not try it right? Bought it on sale, applied it, fell in love with in and rush back to the supermarket and bought another one to stock up! And it has been my favourite every since.. Recommended to a couple of friends who loved it as it wasn’t oily or cakey and really easy to apply! It pretty much look pretty natural but with a little bit of coverage!

The Happiness Worshop by KikkiK

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I attended KikkiK’s Happiness Workshop last month! It was a major impromptu! Had a late meeting in the city and hence put my name forward for the workshop to fill my time waiting for the peak hour traffic to die down…

As per their KikkiK’s website and brochures, “Happiness is a journey, not a destination, so there’s no better time to create your happiest life. Start living the life you want to live by doing more of what makes you happy.

Discover how in an inspiring workshop:
• Explore what happiness means to you
• Learn how to celebrate the little things 
• Plan to welcome more happiness in”

I wasn’t depressed. Likely unhappy but i just need that boost. A little inspiration to be happier. Be in touch with the things or areas that i overlook or have forgotten. To maintain or improve my positive outlook in life and be happier of course.

The workshop was beneficial. They work alongside Gretchen Rubin’s, The Happiness Project book. Hence, they complement one another. 

Highly recommended!