Employment Letter + Shopping

30-Jul

Was supposed to be at the office at 10.30am to sign the employment letter but I was 20 mins late! SHARKS!!! Luckily the HR was engage with a telephone conference and she was being held up too. *phew*. Well, the HR lady seems to be a nice person but things are hard to say. Didn't our parents and teachers always taught us never judge a book by its cover. By the time I stepped out of the building it was already 11.40am. I have not felt this relax and carefree since the day I was being lay-off. Suddenly, I felt as if tons of weight have been lifted from my shoulder~ NO, I wasn't exaggerating. 

I have a series of program planned out for myself ahead! Hiak... Head down to 313 for shopping, then get the Bathing Ape EZ-Link sticker and proceed on to Miss Selfridge at Wisma before going down to Shanghai Dreams at Bugis for mani+pedi session as well as to meet J. That's not all, I still need to get my fringe trim and meet Nee at Suntec.

Guess I spent too much time at F21 and wasted some time looking for the Bathing Ape outlet (only to realize the sale only starts tomorrow... I had thought today is 31-Jul!!! DARN...) I was in a rush to go down to Bugis that I totally forgotten about Miss Selfridge. J wasn't herself today, seems moody and doesn't want to talk much. But after some time her mood starts to get better and she is back to her bubbly self as usual. Had coffee at Coffee Club and a short bitching session before we parted. Went to HF to trim my fringe before heading down to Suntec Algera to check out the shoes. It have been a real long time since I last bought shoes from the shop. Bought a pair of sling back wedge in gold & a pair of orange peep-toe heel. I have spent quite a fair bit today, close to $250!!

Oh, and I also collected my Silk Natural MMU from J & the MS Software. At long last, I can start to work on my document again~ Yuppie.... 

Dinner was pretty simple, just hokkien mee + carrot cake at the Food Republic since Nee have got 10% off. I have never tried taking the circle line home from Suntec thus decided to give it a try. It was a nightmare when we were trying to get in the train at Bishan going to AMK direction! If it wasn't for Nee's insistence I would have waited for the next train (which I may still can't get in) & I wouldn't even be able to hop onto the train! That is how crowded and horrible the train crowds are. It was close to 10pm at that time and still there are sooo many people. As I was standing near the exit, I have got no choice but to come out of the train at AMK to make way for the alighting passengers and again getting in is another challenge to me *faint*. All in all, I do feel that the travel journey is faster but the crowds are scary. Guess next time I shall just stick to the usual route. That is board the train at CityHall instead.

Happy to receive the MAC So There Jade EL in the mail too! This is my backup since I really love this color.

YES!!!!! I DID IT!!!!!!!

29-Jul

OMG!!!! Words can't express how happy and excited I am right now!!! THEY ARE HIRING ME!!!!!!!! OMG.......... GOD have heard my chanting and prayers!!!! I am soooo sooooo excited and happy! No doubt what they are offering is $100+ less then my last drawn and there isn't any AWS but what more can I complain? I should be thankful for the job. But they do have got a good medical benefit, each staffs is entitle to SGD700 and whatever left un-claim will be pay out to the employee. I am going down tomorrow morning to sign the appointment letter and starting work on Monday! 

Like what I have said previously, this time round I will work hard and save for raining days too. Being out of job for 4 months and with little savings it have been really tough. All the more it made me realized the importance of being self sufficient and prepared for raining days. 

I will be on probation for 3 months and there after they will review my performance before confirmation. I must work hard and prove to them that I can do it and hiring me is one of their best-est decision! 

Oh! I will be starting work next Monday 02-Aug!!!!!!!!

Waiting...

28-Jul

I am still waiting for B.C to get back to me. Today is already the 2nd day... I know I am being impatient moreover judging on their rate of interview I should have know they wouldn't be coming back to me so soon. It took them 2 weeks after the 1st interview to call me for a 2nd interview. And now, since they have to negotiate my salary all the more they are going to take more than 2 days. But I just hope to end the endless waiting asap. I am truly very tired and I dare not tell anyone about it. So far, only J-san and sis knew that I went for 2nd interview on Monday. 

I really thanked my mum for she did not gave me any pressure during these period. She never once nagged at me to look for job nor complaining. At the most, she just nagged at me when she saw me buying new things. I knew mum love me dearly and I am glad to have her as my mother. I am also glad to have sis as my sis. During these few months, she knew I don't have income hence most of the time she will be picking up the tabs. 

People often said this, when God close a door on you, he will open another window. I guess God had wanted me to know the importance of spending within my means and having savings for raining days. I shouldn't be spending like water and I must start to plan for my future. During these period I also see clearer, who are those people who are true to me. I really learn an important lesson here...

2nd Interview - B.C

26-Jul

Was very happy to receive the phone call from B.C for a 2nd interview today at 5pm.  I should have ample of time to get ready and reach the office but as usual I kept procrastinate to get ready and ended up running late. So, I took a cab down again. Spent another SGD18.40 when I can better spend it on my needs. 

I was a good 30 mins early for my appointment. Well, it is always good to be early then late. At least, a good impression for people. Simon (the interviewer) did mention about "a test" during the 2nd interview and true enough he came with a "test paper", 2 pages of question. *faint*... This is the first time I encounter something like this. Was a bit nervous and suddenly can't remember what does "PST" stands for! *slap forehead*. But still, I guess I managed to get at least 90% of the question correct except for the abbreviation portion. 

There was another guy whom sat in for the interview as well. Guess I may be reporting to him and he commented that I did quite well for the question - "What does PST stands for? What is the maximum allowed size/limit for the file"  Ha... sounds familiar? LOL

According to Simon there were many applicant for the position and he have interview a lot of candidates (not sure how true it is) and I am the only one picked out of the lot. I felt very honor and he is very keen to have me  on board and will be discussing with the management on my salary portion. He said he will get back to me within the next 2 days. They need someone urgently because my position is a replacement post. I too hope they will get back to me soon and I can start work next Monday. I have had rested long enough and I am all ready to go back to work. 

Met up with J-san to go fora little shopping before going home. As usual, our route will be FFP>Isetan>Ion. HaHaHa.. Tried a dress @ Celeb, this is the first time I ever try an outfit there. If they have it in cotton material and slightly longer I guess I would have bought it. But I did not left empty handed. Ha... I bought a bangle for myself.. HeHeHe... Nice bangle according to J-san, it was chopped and approved by her. I always trust her taste, she have good fashion sense and so far it have not gone wrong. 

Korean Food Fair II

24-Jul

Met Auntie Gina at AMK, took bus CT8 to Chinatown for the Korean Food Fair at Chinatown Point. It was held by the same organizer at City Square last week. Some of the items were further mark-down and was cheaper! Take for instance, the Kimchi is going at 2 for SGD10. Whereas we paid SGD6 per pack last week. This time round we are very well controlled, merely picked up 6 packets of Kimchi (Auntie 4; Me 2). The lady at the counter was very nice, she gave us each a small pack of dry Kimchi because we bought many packs. If I had the budget, I will picked up the instant rice too!  I had intend to give 1 packet to J-san. Shall passed it to her next weekend.

Next we went to people's park. We each have a home-made ice-cream. Yummy... no doubt the weather was cooling but its still very shiok to eat ice-cream on a cooling day. We came by this shop that sells accessories (hair; hat; earring; necklace; bangle etc) Its a small shop but filled with "treasure". LOL.. You really need to dig around to discover for yourself some good buy. The lady boss is very friendly and doesn't show you a sulky face when you stay at the shop for too long, ask too many question or left without buying anything! This is what you call - Good Customer Service. Some of her goods are old but there are also newer ones and the bangle is pretty nice and of reasonable pricing. Auntie picked up a bangle and an earring; Me just a bangle. I would have bought the earring too if I have the budget. Never mind, there will always be a chance next time.

Feeling a bit tired, we decided to find a place for some finger-food. Decided to try out this cafe - Pick & Bite. The kaya toast and coffee seems nice from the pictures. I love the eggs! But I am really hopeless in cracking the hot eggs. Guess I am too pampered by my mum already. Hence, have to trouble auntie to do it for me! HEHEHEH... 

Well, the coffee is not bad but it would have been better if it is thicker. As for the toast, both auntie and I felt that the kaya is too sweet to be consider healthy. Guess this is our first and last time going dining there. 

Long Overdue Homework

23-Jul

I was a very hardworking student during school days. I never missed the deadline for any homework, assignment or project. But well, guess being an adult now things seems to have changed. LOL.. I am constantly lazy to do homework or revision and most of the time go to class without any preparation. Sounds horrible right..  I really have to get down and do something about it. Must revise and brush up on my Korea Language else I am just wasting my own time and money.

My favorite position and place to do homework~

Raw vs Enhance with Software

20-Jul

These photos was taken on 20-Jul but was only edited and uploaded on 23-Jul. Can't decided which date I should indicate here.. Ha.. At the end, I decided to stick to the date that the photos are taken.

Weather was cooling and raining heavily in the late afternoon. Suddenly have the feel to take some "artistic" photos! HAHAHA.. I think photography is really interesting and fun! Maybe I should do something about this new found interest of mine. (:

With the help of software, these photos looks like it was reborn... Photos on the left are the raw ones (w/o any editing); Photos on the right are the edited ones (enhance with software)

Durian-Durian-Durian

21-Jul

Yippie!! Sis bought more durian today. Nice xia... $10 per box. I love the dark color ones more. It's a pity that we can keep it in the fridge else it will be even more yummy eating it cold. But I am not complaining. Mum doesn't eat durian and she can hardly tolerate the smell that's the reason why we must finish it before she comes home.

Books Read - June

30-Jun

I am supposed to post this at the end of June but can't recall if I have already done so. Hack cares, this is my blog and so what if there is a double post? (:  

Decided to take note of the books that I have read very month starting from June onwards. It may be interesting enough to keep track of the titles that I have read.  The idea only strike me after I have returned some of the books, so what you see here is merely a portion of it. 

I am a relatively fast reader as compare to my peers. I can finished a Chinese novel in less than 4 hours; English novel, I can finish it within 12 hours depending on the thickness.  And both of which are done without skipping any section. 

But I do have a bad habit, I like to flip to the last chapter for the ending and then start from the beginning again. HaHaHa... No doubt all these stories comes with good ending but still I like to know how the story was concluded before I start from the beginning.

New Door Bell

18-Jul

A new door bell for home after 30 over years of staying there. Aren't it cute? There are 36 melodies to choose from.

City Square - Korea Food Fair

17-Jul

Went to City Square with auntie this afternoon. My first time there (: We board the free shuttle bus at TPY, it took about 20 minutes to reach the shopping mall. I must admit that the whole place was really spacious with a lot of shops and eatery places.

Guess the only shop that I am interested in is - Mu and that's about all. As for eatery places, most of the restaurant can be found else well as well. But there is this bakery at B1, which you will see on the left when you enter the mall via the (Farrer Park) MRT link walk. The bread was of reasonable pricing and very soft! It is 100x nicer than that of BreadTalk.

Our main purpose of going there was for the Korean Food Fair. There isn't a wide range of selection but the chili sauce is very nice! At the end, both Auntie and I bought a big pack of KimChi and a bottle of chili sauce each.

Was really suprised to receive a sms from Can. She was working there and saw me while I was window shopping around at B1. Ha!! What a coincidence right! But too bad, I only saw her sms when I am about to leave the mall and she only replied much later. She is going Korea next month with her sister (F&E) and have kindly offer to help CP any thing from Korea. Despite not in touch for a long time I am glad we are still on talking terms. 

Experiment 1

16-Jul

Feeling experimental today hence decided to try out the make-up tips from Encore. 

How to curl stubborn eyelash

1. Wet a cotton bud with eyelid make-up remover, go over  the eyelash. (Reason: Oily eyelids will have oily eyelash hence by removing the oil it will enable mascara to stay last longer).

2. Curl the eyelash.

3. Apply fiber, follow by clear mascara and black mascara. (Fiber is optional)

Sounds simple enough isn't it? I took a photo to demo a clearer comparison.  The 1st photo was taken after I just finished applying the mascara and the 2nd photo was taken 3 hours later. You can see the obvious difference of both my eyes. WOW.. It certainly works! Guess I am going to change my eye make-up routine from now on.

I Found IT!

15-Jul

After watching the video from Encore, I have been searching for the cheapest available clear mascara. Just like what Encore mention, an inexpensive clear mascara will be decent enough to achieve the result.

In SG, there aren't many drugstore brand that offers clear mascara and the cheapest that I can find still cost me SGD16.90. Well, my persistent in the search finally paid off today!

While waiting for mum, I window shop at NP new extension building. It just occur to me that the shop that sells hair accessories might carry some no-brand cosmetics. True enough, I spotted the tube of clear mascara and it only cost SGD3.90! Thank god I did not went ahead with the eBay purchase. Now I can finally try out the steps taught by Encore.

Disappointment

14-Jul

Received news that my Shifu have already tender as of last month and his official last day will be 29-07-10. I think I know where he will be going - FX.  I am having a mixture of feeling here. Happy for him that he managed to find something and move away from the living hell. Sad for myself, till now I am still in between job. 

Remember I mention the interview I went to last Thursday? The interviewer said if I am being shortlist for the 2nd round interview I will be inform this week. Half the week have went by and it is already 1 week after my 1st interview... yet I did not received any call from any one. How not to feel despair? What is wrong with me? I really don't know... Going for another interview with an agency, hopefully something good will turn out.

Monday Blue..

The beginning of yet another whole new week. There aren't much available online today... kinda disappointed, worry and sad. No call from anywhere either. What is wrong with me or with them? Out of the dozen that I sent out last week, only 2 bother to call me and only 1 offer an interview.  How can I not feel despair? How can I continue to be positive infront of everyone?

Re-organized my accessories box and shortlist the few that I am going to lend to L.  I have a feeling she aren't going to wear any of those. But at least I have make my offer and pick out those that I think will be suitable. Unless she wants to come to my place else its impossible for me to bring my entire collection out to show her. LOL .. they are just too much. (:

Do pray for me, hope that tomorrow will be a better day.

Busy Day

10-Jul

Today is going to be a busy day for me (真难得 lol..). Meeting J-san to visit her "Chairman". I had already woke up early to get ready but still ended up late.. ARGH.. Spent $14 taking a cab to Novena only to receive J-san's call that she will be late *slap forehead*. I should have stick to taking train instead. The church was pack with people. Weather was rather hot but we managed to find a good spot, somewhere outside with fan above us. heheh.. Chairman is good to us, for he knew we were both sweaty hence blessed us with a good spot. The session last for approximately 30 minutes. Maybe I will go to the one at Yishun (with air-con) some day. 

Took a bus down to FEP, catching up and shopping! It have been a while since I last went shopping with J-san. We used to go town 1x per week at least. Our first stop, Tom & Tom Coffee. This is my first visit there, the place is quite cozy and the ice coffee are nice too. I preferred them over Starbucks and Coffee Bean. A little "episode" that we encounter there, while we were engross in our conversation, J-san suddenly pointed there was a lizard 2 seat away from me! My reaction was somewhat slow.. hahah.. The color of the lizard is darker then those we saw in our house and it even have dark spots all over its body. Gross... 

[C]!! I have not went to the shop for about 4 months? I used to regular the place and I really mean VERY REGULAR. lol... At least 1x per week or at times 2x per week. And each time I sure to bag something home. I know I am suppose to be on a tight budget and shouldn't be spending but it is really hard to control. Picked up 2 items, they are really too pretty to pass. What do you think?

I had another appointment - Eden's 1st Birthday hence I left Orchard around 1.45pm to rush home. I have to reach home latest by 2.45pm otherwise I will have to put-up with sis's sulky face.  As for J-san, she stayed on at the shop to try some outfits and she is getting haircut at the salon upstairs.

"Luck" was certainly not on our side, there was a heavy downpour by the time we reached the bus-stop. Strong wind + Heavy rain = Wet-Wet-Wet. We had targeted to reach LJ's place by 3.15pm (since we are taking cab) but we only reached her place at 4.15pm. Saw a few familiar faces and of cause the birthday boy. Eden is cute but kept crying. Maybe there are too many strangers in the house? Oh! I finally saw LJ's infamous sister-in-law in real life! OMG... Cannot Make It! Made a moved at 4.45pm, they were only just setting up the buffet area. Waited for 15 minutes for the one and only bus - 859. I think if 804/806 also took this long to arrive, the bus company's office would have been flooded with complain letters.

Met N at Cityhall, boy was it crowded. There was NDP preview rehearsal at Padang. Some of the roads was blocked for the occassion. Our purpose of going there was to find the cheap optical shop. We finally found it at Peninsular Shopping Center. This is the first time I been there! Didn't realized there are so many shops at the basement. The frame that I KIV only cost $12!! Freaking cheap. We were overwhelm with choices. Decided to come back again next Fri with L. Dinner at Mos Burger was pretty standard for the 2 of us, especially if we were at Cityhall. Shopped around for a while before we called it a day.

Belated Bdae Dinner with BFF

09-Jul

It have been quite a long while since I last met up with the gals. The last time we hang out together was in Feb or was it in Mar? I still managed to meet up with N and have dinner with her before my TW trip in April but not L. We used to meet so very often, 1x a fortnight or at times every Fri for dinner. 

Its my bad for the dinner to be postpone for so long. They have been arranging to meet up with me for a few times but each time I am the one to call it off.  

We have been pals for ten over years since PHS days. They are my few close friends. Infact, nowadays I don't consider myself to have a lot of friends. Most of them I don't bother to keep in touch anymore for they aren't worth my time and effort. 

We were to suppose to meet at 313 at 6.30pm however I was late and reached there around 6.45pm. They had already went ahead to Orchard Central to queue for seat at the Japanese restaurant - OOTOYA at 8th Floor.  The last time we went there, there was a freaking long queue outside and we decided to go for Korean food instead. 

Plenty of catching up and bitching. LOL... Gals will always be gals, full of noise and laughter. The food there was quite nice and not too expensive. My favorite - The fried chicken. Their dessert was nice too! Yummy dessert.

But there is a need to improve on their customer service. Maybe they are under manpower and the place is too crowded hence we have to wait really long before a waiter or waitress "spot" our waving hand in the air. But they did refill our tea quite often. We left the place at around 8.30pm but still there was a snake queue outside! *faint*

Decided to go for some shopping, check out the sales at Topshop & Miss Selfridge. Quite disappointed with Topshop's collection of late. Nothing interesting, I can't remember when is the last time I bought something from Topshop and this is how bad they are getting lately. The top that I like from Miss Selfridge wasn't on sales so no point getting. Both N & L bought a cream dress each. Its a pretty good deal since the price was slash to 50% and using F3 card or Citibank CC you get a further 10%.

The night ended with plan for our next outing. Likely next Friday, we will go down to HF to trim our fringe as well as check out the optical shop.

Interview + Haul

Yes, went for another interview today and boy was it stressful. Reached there a good 20 minutes earlier and spent about 15 minutes filling up the form. All of a sudden the reception area began to fill with people, 90% were there for interview *faint*. 2 uncles was interviewing for site position and at least 3 others were there for IT position. MY COMPETITORS!!!!!! DARN.... 

Can't recalled in exact what time did I went in, maybe close to 3pm. The interviewer was a soft spoken guy and looks like a nice guy. Tried my best to "charm" my way thru' with my previous working experience and whatever little confidence that I have left within me. Interviewer said he is very impress with my interview performance but they still have few more candidates to go thru; hence if I am being shortlisted for the 2nd interview I will be inform some time next week. Should I be happy? It's full of uncertainty... How many times have I received positive and good feedback on my interview performance yet I wasn't being shortlisted for the 2nd interview. And at times when I do get the opportunity for a 2nd interview but nothing after that. Should I even feel hopeful? Maybe he is just being polite and nice by passing that comment. One thing for sure, which I know is that I MUST and SHOULD continue to send resume and application. 

Enough about the sour stuffs, moving on to something of lighter mood. Took a bus down to ION after interview, was lucky to catch the bus at the bus-stop *phew*... otherwise I may have to wait for approx 10-15 minutes for the next bus. First stop was Warehouse since they are having further mark-down discount and extra 15% off sales and regular price item for VIP.  Tried a few tops but none that I really like.  There was this navy blue spaghetti top, which I quite like but they don't have 1 or 2 size bigger hence too bad.  Saw a big chunky ring, I think I was lemming for the ring when it was first launch and was telling myself to wait for their sales. Well, the sales is here but then the ring wasn't on sales.. DARN!!!! Tried and walked around with the ring but decided to put it back. I really shouldn't be spending that kind of money (SGD30.60 after 15% off). Every single cent that I spend now must be consider very very carefully. If it was in the past.... I wouldn't think twice about buying it. Haiz... 

Proceed on to ZARA, MNG, 2 other shops at ION of which I suddenly can't recall their name. Tried a few more outfit but none looks nice on me. So, good for my wallet! (: Oh, I also realized I can buy tube top with elastic band across the bust area. Next time I can seriously look out for those outfit! But maybe I will have to buy the VS tape. 

Having wondered around the mall for a good 1+ hour, I still can't get over the ring from Warehouse.  ARGH.... I knew if I don't buy it I will be constantly thinking about it.  Hence, I told myself in my heart if the ring is fated to be mine it will be there where I left it when I go back to the shop again. True enough, it is still "sitting" there waiting for me - the rightful owner! LOL.... (That is already the last piece). So, here I am with a dent in my wallet and a handsome ring sitting on my table! 

 

View from my Room

Weather was unbearably hot this afternoon. Taking a break from my computer, I went to the window to look at the greenery outside. Saw few birdies on the tree, I guess even the birdies also feel hot hence taking a rest and getting shade from the tree.

Took out my camera and took a picture of view out there (: Maybe I should try to snap more pictures of the natural and my surroundings. It can be quite interesting isn't it? And I love technology, look at the 2 pictures, one without enhancement and the other with some special effect. Which do you prefer?

Bestie's Birthday

Today is one of my bestie's birthday and I almost forgotten to wish her happy birthday. LOL... I suddenly recalled about it at 1pm+, not that it was too late but I had hope to be the first one to wish her. Last year, I made a PowerPoint clips for her but this year too bad, lack of software and I cant do anything. Or maybe I can try to throw something together? Just called that it have been a real long time since we last took any photos together, really been a darn long time.

First Friday of July 2010

02-Jul

How time flies half a year have gone by and what have I been doing? Out of job for 3 months .. Ha... I am taking a semi-break this week and come next week I will be into full force and aggressive again! I don't have much time to waste I need something fast.

What have I been doing at home all day long?

1. Store away the bedsheets and blankets + New clothing into compression bags.

2. Re-organized my tier-drawers to put away more stuffs

3. Wrapped the present for sis's bestie's son (Celebrating 1st birthday next Saturday)

4. Watched plenty of make-up tutorial online, I have 4 new found bloggers blog to follow, 3 of them was really pro whereas the last one is just out to kill time for me! LOL... Really bo liao right?

5. Played games on facebook.

Freak.. Seems that I have been wasting my time and life away! ):

By the way, Encore replied my email!! OMG!!!! I knew he is a very busy man and certainly do not expect him to reply this fast! I am glad I email him the question otherwise I would have gotten the steps all wrong. Apparently, mascara base is to be apply after curling of eyelashes then followed by clear mascara and then color mascara. And if you have oily eyelid that means you will most likely have oily lashes! LOL.. It's just that simple!

Packing & Storing

01-Jul

Was at Daiso (SSC) with mum. I had wanted to pick-up a few blanket compression bags to proper organize my blankets and bedsheets.  Happened to see some clear A4 folders with 2 compartment, looks decent and neat for my bills and documents. Moreover, everything is $2 each pretty affordable. Was considering getting A3 or A4 but decided to settle with A4 as I can't be certain if A3 can fit into the tier-drawers.

There are a lot of nice and cute notepad, which I would have picked up without thinking previously. But now, things are different I can't buy whatever I feel like it. I need to weight the importance and usability of it. I have  wanted to get a namecard holder for the longest to store my sample size mineral eyeshadow but never get down to sourcing for one. Saw this cute namecard holder with 70 pockets, unfortunately there wasn't much choice for color (black/blue). But heck cares, its cheap and serve the purpose! (: Well, that's all I picked up at the store. Very discipline of me right? 

I can't wait to slot the sachets of sample eyeshadow into the pocket. It looks so neat!! I should have done that long ago. Now, I am considering getting another holder for my sample sachets of skincare products. I think this is a very neat and organized way to store those products.

Remembering I have tons of mineral eyeshadow tuck somewhere in my other tier-drawers, its high time I dig "them out"! Select 3 colors among the tons, for I do not have space to put the entire trays. Will have to rotate the colors if I ever want to finish using them. (LOL.. fat hope.. I doubt I will ever hit the pan or pot).

Later in the evening, feeling boring and restless I decided to surf the few website that I followed. These gurus have really good makeup tutorials with useful tips and techniques that will benefit me in ways. Encore is one of them, some time I find him long winded but most of the time I think he is very detail and always gives good tips and guidance. I was drawn to one of his videos that was posted in 2009, it was on [Hard-to-Curl Lashes]. I am certainly going to try out the method he mention, but there is a slight problem. I always use a mascara base before color mascara now if I were to use a clear mascara, which should come first? The fastest way to get an answer is to drop Encore an email. Busy as he is, I am hoping he will reply within the next few days. While waiting for his reply, I will hit down to the store this weekend to pick up a tube of inexpensive clear mascara.