Enough is enough

My mind is going round in circles,

I want to shed away from reality,

It's not long to go,

But I want it all to stop now.

Day 7: 30 Day Challenge

Day 7: Favourite Movies

I have a few, how can you decide on just ONE movie? There are just too many choices to pin point to one. Here are my favourites:

Toy Story 3

Just awwwwwwwwwwww! LOVED it! Yes i cried! I want to watch it again!!

King's Speech

Need I say more? So touching and brilliant!

Inception

I was confused as hell when watching this movie but it caught my attention. I kept questioning myself and as confusing it was the effects were brilliant! I watched it twice and was definately worth it!

Confessions of a Shopaholic

I absolutely ADORE this film! I have watched it at least 4 times and it never bores me. I love the clothes, the humour and the character itself. The love story is so sweet too! Ahh I love romcoms!

What are your all time favourite movies??

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 6: 30 Day Challenge

Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy

Im really annoyed I couldn't the picture I was originally going to use. Ive searched through all my pictures and it's no where to be seen. I hate when you

look for something you never find it but then it magically appears again.

This picture reminds me of the good old days in secondary school! When fun was the only word in the dictionary and stress was non existent. Missing those days!

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 5: 30 Day Challenge

I am uber late with this post, i am going to try and catch up with all my challenges though it depicts the point of the challenge. Im sorry but I have realised I have neglected my blog during exam season and I really want to get back into it.

Day 5: A song that matches your mood

I am loving this song at the moment

It is a song I am loving but not a song to match my mood. Therefore this would be more appropriate

Feeling absolutely meh after my second exam. I know it is petty to feel awful after an exam because it has happened but I cant control my feelings. Just want to snuggle under a blanket and escape from the real world. I hate exams.

Hope you enjoy the songs! :)

Much Love,

Chu xx

Food Cravings

Saw this picture on an msn news article and I am absolutely craving for this now, at 3:12am at night. YES! I want to be fat with my midnight snacks.

I just want a hearty meal which makes me feel satisfied.

I miss home food. I hate revision. I hate being a student!

Just look at that bowl of noodles! YUM

p.s I will blog my 30 day challenge. Just uber busy. Sorry for the delay :(

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 4: 30 Day Challenge

Day 4: Your Parents

(My mum, dad and brother. I know my brother is in it, but I love this picture of my parents!!)

You are my world,

someone I can lean on

when in doubt,

you call everyday without fail,

you check to make sure im well and happy,

you put up with my moodiness when im stressed,

your love is infinate,

my love is with you forever!

I still live with my parents, I love living under their roof just because of the smiles and laughters they bring. :)

P.s Sorry for the major delayed wall post.

Much Love,

Chu xx

I love you guys!!

My sisters and crazy beasts!

You define true friendship. Sharing laughters, giggles, inner thoughts and tears.

You guys are a God sent gift in my life.

♥

I hate dust!!!

A bit of a random post but i HATEEE dust! ahhhhhhhhhhhh, i don't understand why my room dusts up so quickly. where do you come from dust?

I get rid of it and it comes back!!! ¬_¬

Right back to work!

Hope you've all had a lovely day! :)

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 3: 30 Day Challenge

Day 3: Your First Love

I have never been in love nor had a boyfriend before. So it pretty deprives the point of this post but I won't end it there. Hopefully you can get to know me more.

It has never bothered me that I haven't had a boyfriend before. I have been asked out by a few people so I at least know there isn't anything wrong with me LOL. I guess I am a person for serious relationships. In my mind if I am to be in a relationship I would look for someone who I can see myself last with and not get bored. I get bored pretty easily and the thought of being around the same ONE person all the time would bore me. I know everyone is different and maybe I am only saying this because I havent been in a relationship but I don't see the point in saying yes to someone if I don't see myself liking them long term.

I am a picky person but I believe good things come to those who wait. There's no rush. Besides I have uni work and my future life to keep me occupied with.

I actually love my single life because im living life with no limits at the moment and I love the freedom. Being around friends and family who I dearly love is enough for me right now :)

How were your first loves? Did they work out? And if you're single too, what do you love most about it?

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 2: 30 Day Challenge

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name

Well I don't think there is much significance to my blog name - The stories beneath the Sand.

I guess when I came up with the name I wanted it to be meaningful and personify my blog. I aim for my blog to gather my daily life whether it is happy or sad. A blog to illustrate my thoughts and interests for others to read. Yet at the same time building up stories with inner and deeper thoughts which shape the person I am.

However I am never fully satisfied and with my lack of english vocabulary I have already thought about changing my blog name. This will not commence till after May and whether I have grown attached to the name.

As you can see I am pretty indecisive.

Thanks for reading!!

Much Love,

Chu xx

*Squeeeel*

I just remembered I made an order on ELF whilst I was back in my house at university but missed the post. It's getting reposted on Wednesday!!!!! *jumps for joy* I cannot WAIT to receive it!!! It's been so long that I have actually forgotten what I purchased. It seem so long ago!!

After checking my emails I am expecting the following from ELF:

Foundation Brush form the standard line

Nail Polish in Light Pink

Nail Polish in Nude

Nail Polish in Desert Haze

Nail Polish in Mango Madness

Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black

Eyebrown Stencils

Eyebrow Lifter and Filler in ivory/light

Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF15 in Mauve Luxe (freebie)

I forgot how much I ordered, am extremely excited for the nail polishes!!! Four new shades to my collection along with the two I purchased from Boots!!!

Alsoooo, Body Shop are doing 30% off AND buy one and get the 2nd one half price offer!!! Offer is only valid online and end on tuesday! So if there is anything you want to grab, gota be quick!! EXCITEMENT!!!!

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 1: 30 Day Challenge

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts

So here is goes-

Hello everyone!! My name is Christine and I am a twenty year old blogger from London. This is actually my second blog, I had one on livejournal when I was roughly 13 till about 17. What I blogged, I have no clue. It makes me cringe when I read the more recent ones on my old blog.

Hopefully this blog will be far more interesting and WELCOME to everyone who reads my blog and I hope you enjoy it! :)

Recent Picture of myself (actually this was taken in feb)

My hair is just a little different now.

15 Interesting Facts....I'll prefer it to be called random facts:

Im not a very interesting person to be honest lol.

1 - I study Civil Engineering which I guess is a rare subject for a girl.

2 - I have an obsession with checking my emails even though I know it was only 20 minutes ago I refreshed the page. I can check my emails up to eight times a day. Weird I know.

3 - I use to sleep at 3am as a kid and as a result I love staying up late.

4 - Studied in an all girls secondary school and wasn't at all interested in boys. Was actually too shy to speak to one.

5 - Always took the piss out of my teachers in 6th form, glad I never got into trouble for that.

6 - Almost died when the ceiling fell down.

7 - I cut my beautiful long hair once upon a time and is longingly trying to grow it back.

8 - My parents own a Chinese Takeaway (surprise surprise) and yes it was child labour and I had to break eggs and take orders.

9 - I have trekked the Great of Wall of China (yes I aware I am chinese lol) and Snowdonia in Wales.

10 - I want to trek Killimanjaro one day, even though I may die LOL.

11 - I take ice skating lessons.

12 - I can now finally touch my toes.

13 - I have bad and I mean BAD co-ordination skills.

14 - I get confused with my left and right.

15 - I still want to learn to drive. :)

Well I hope that entertained you and hopefully made you laugh. I hope I have numbered correctly, very common for me to make a mistake!

Thanks for reading!!

Much Love,

Chu xx

Day 0: 30 Day Challenge

Day 0: The 30 Day Challenge Explanation and Description

I have seen various 30 Day challenges posted on other blogs and thought it would be a good idea to do one myself. Also encourages me to post everyday. Hopefully I can blog everyday during the exam season, I guess it could be a way to keep my mind off revision.

Starting the 30 day challenge now means on the 30th day will be the last day of my exams. The 30th post would therefore be a significant one.

Below are the titles of the challenges:

"Day 0: The 30 Day Challenge Explanation and Description

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name

Day 3: Your first love

Day 4: Your parents

Day 5: A song to match your mood

Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy

Day 7: Favorite movies

Day 8: A place you've traveled to

Day 9: A favorite picture of your best friend

Day 10: Something you're afraid of

Day 11: Favorite tv shows

Day 12: Something you don't leave the house without

Day 13: Goals

Day 14: A picture of you last year - how have you changed?

Day 15: Bible verse

Day 16: Dream house

Day 17: Something you're looking forward to

Day 18: Favorite Place to Eat

Day 19: Something you miss

Day 20: Nicknames

Day 21: Favorite Picture of yourself ALL TIME Why?

Day 22: What's in your purse?

Day 23: Favorite Movie

Day 24: Something you've learned

Day 25: Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs

Day 26: Your Dream Wedding

Day 27: Original Photo of the city you live in

Day 28: Something that stresses you out

Day 29: 3 Wishes

Day 30: a picture of yourself this day and 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge"

Thank you for reading and I hope it makes my blog a tad more interesting!!

EDIT: Now that I look at the challenge titles again, some of them are a little weird. Oh well *shrugs*

Much Love,

Chu xx

"Why" is a constant question...

yet there is no answer.

[this is a ramble post. You do not have to read it, I am giving you a prior warning]

Easter is almost over, in three days time I will return to university. I guess this Easter hasn't been the best but when is Easter ever great? Easter = Revision = Hell! But this year it has been much more concentrated solely on work. My friends, myself and my brother. If only work could be "fun". *sigh*

I am ever so behind on my work. I constantly remind myself to work but yet I still procrastinate. I'm aggravated, I do not understand why I am so tempted to media websites. I clearly understand I have work to do but there is a voice inside me that says it's alright. It is NOT okay. I must work or I will fail my exams. I do not accept failure very well, my internship and applications have not had a fine turn out but I at least still want to perfect well in my exams. It is the one thing I have control over. Only I can determine this outcome. I, myself is the only barrier.

It agitates me even more where I constantly remind myself that I will apply for jobs and internships that are still live. BUT instead it's all thoughts and no actions. Is it too early to think what I want to do with my life? Is God telling me a sign? Is he teaching me a lesson? That perseverance is the real lesson? Overcoming obstacles? I need to need to need to get into shape.

Is it selfish to say I want to rich? I admit I love money, I was told at a young age I loved money. I chose to ignore it because naive as I was I believed that the value of life was not determined by jewels. I accept the thought because having travelled to China and experiencing a simple lifestyle; I agree happiness can be achieved very simply, money cannot buy happiness. But money can BUY a lifestyle and living. I come from a humble family, my parents are humble but they are strong. Though I may not understand their financial crisis, I understand the difficulty in paying off their debts in this terrible financial economy. The stress they experience compared to my work stress leaves mine as a minority. Another reason why I am agitated with myself. I want to make a change for my parents, I want to provide them with a better life but I don't know where to start.

As these tears tremble down, I ask myself: am I not capable to make this change?

A Great Mark in the British History

Congratulations to the newly wedded William and Kate!!

A day not to be forgotten. The impact of the wedding was phenomenal and the service in Westminster Abbey was the creme de la creme amongst the nation's heart.

It was a real fairy tale witnessed by millions around the world! Signifying true love.

They have a movie released based on them called "William and Kate - The Movie", I really want to see it but I missed it on channel 5. Will need to watch it online, heard it's cheesy but it's just such a sweet relationship.

Just awwhhhh.

Much Love,

Chu xx

Dreams

I want to be successful through my own efforts,

with the hands that God gave us.

Young or old,

we have the ability to make a mark in the world we live in.

In the Open

Ever since coming back to London I don't think I had left the house for as long as today and had enjoyed as much fun! Thank you Priscilla for a wonderful day :)

We went to Westfield in London and surprise surprise I was late. I should really ought to be on time next time, I always make her wait ><. Luckily this time she had her sister's company but I should really improve on my time keeping. So we spent two hours in Boots, insaneeeeee!!! We went a little crazy on make up. It was doing an offer of 3 for 2 afterall, every right to be crazy!! Despite spending a huge amount of time in Boots, I also spent an awfull amount of money in there too. Nevermind. Im just so excitedddd for the purchases!!!

So I bought....

This is a face scrub that is formulated to be gentle on the skin. Especially useful if you have sensitive like me. It contains exfoliating beads to literally scrub away dirt on your face and enable new skin to regenerate. Hopefully it does what it says, I need to sort out my blemishes and acne big time

Now for make up, the GOODIESS!!

I bought this cream blush by Max Factor in soft pink. A majority of the brands failed to deliver a cream blush, all had power formulas and it just wasn't what I looking for. Walked around in circles and saw this. Still yet to try it on my skin.

Revlon Lipstick in smoked peach. This is a matte formula compared to their rich moisture products. I don't personally wear that much on my lips but I guess it deserves a bit of colour so I purchased this. It has a slight shimmer to it (sigh), but hopefully it doesn't make my lips look greasy and big compared to the others I purchased in the past.

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom colour. The first product I picked up, I am slowly beginning an obsession with nail varnish. I was never a nails person but it is literally so much FUN when you're painting you're nails. I sometime wish I had more fingers for that reason. Am so so excited to test this colour.

Bourjois Paris Nail Polish in Bleu Asphalte. One nail polish would just not be enough. HAD to buy this one. Love the colour and also cannot wait to paint with it. Maybe I should alternate the colours when I paint on my nails. How cool would that look?

Revlon ColourStay in Lavender Meadow. Have wanted a purple eyeshadow for a while, so thought to purchase this because it is a quad set. So blend blend away.

MaxFactor Loose Powder in Translucent colour

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Bourjois Paris, Felt-tip eyeliner. Hopefully it is 24hour stay like it states!

So those were my purchases for the day. Am pretty pleased with them all and hopefully its result matches. Please be aware that I am not affliated with any of the brands. Everything written here is of my own opinion.

Sorry if this post has bore you, was quite excited with the purchases and wanted to blog about it.

Royal Wedding this friday, cannot wait!!!

Much Love,

Chu xx

Rome was not built in one day

Oh wow, it's been a while since my last update. I am already returning to London tomorrow, how time flies when your "revising".

Well apart from revising, I spent the weekend in Loughborough to visit my dear friend Carman. It was a fabulous weekend and it was lovely to see her again. I reckon the weekend made me reflect how little time I have left till exams and that I need to start cracking on revision. So that's what I did, I visited the library yesterday and it was a productive day. However today productivity came crashing down! I need to lock away my laptop.

So let's talk about my time in Loughborough. Carman's housemates were all really lovely and it nice to sit down with them and have dinner!! I'd ate on my own in the past few days so was nice to share dinner with others.

Her housemates are all very strong christians and a majority of the things they do are to serve God. In a positive way I felt closer to God after staying with them for a weekend. Staying with them and listening to Carman's experiences of God, made me think the power of praying and the chance to reflect upon it. It made me think...when I was a kid I always prayed to God so why have I stopped now? I shouldn't pray to God only when I want something because that isn't the point in praying right? It is a way to build your relationship with God. Carman's experiences with prayers made me realise that God does answer your prayers. I have always believed that "good things happen to those who do good things" but at times this may not even be valid. For even the nicest person they will still undergo punishment. It is a matter of time and belief for God to answer your prayers and when in need he is there for you. Please God, please answer my prayers.

I need to procrastinate less and do more work!!! REMEMBER THAT CHRISTINE!!!!

I really really really want an internship this summer. I dream of working this summer but plans haven't gone to plan and I have just received rejections upon rejections. I hope through my hard work and the mistakes I have made in the past will bring me opportunities. I just need to remember that the hard work will pay off and you will be granted with the effort that you put in. Opportunities do not come suddenly. You have to work for it. Likewise Rome was not built within a day.

Much Love,

Chu xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

To an awesome person, best friend and sister!!!!

I wish you the very best for the following year and that your life is full of smiles! :)

Have an amazing time in Canada!

I miss you very much x

Much Love,

Chu

I wish....

I had the talent to sing and play the guitar. I love acoustic music and basically at the moment I spend most of my life procrastinating on youtube!!

Check out amazing talent like this:

Enjoyy!!

Much Love,

Chu x

A View from my Window.

I love sunsets, I prefer it compared to sunrises. Preferably because I am more of a night person. The sunset marks the end of the day- whether it was a stressful or relaxing day it is a time to reflect upon the day. Not too great if you wake up late.

I managed to catch the beautiful sunset through my window. The sun does wonders :)

Hope you enjoy the photos and love the sun just as much as I do.

Much Love.

Chu xx

A Weekend of Reunions

Firstly, I would like to say a big happy birthday to two great friends from uni, Alice and Haz, hope you both have an amazing day!! It's been a great pleasure knowing you both!

So my weekend? My weekend started on friday!! It was a weekend of reunions, saw friends I hadnt seen for months and even since last summer.

Friday started off at Buckingham palace, it was beautiful to view London on a sunny day. We were blessed with a week of sunshine and it was the perfect time to make the most of it. Im glad I had the opportunity to experience it.

We went to the Science Museum in South Kensington, it brang childhood memories back. When I was younger, we use to go on school trips to the museum. You would of thought the novelty would have worn out by now but it was still so much fun! We also experienced going to space and had water sprayed in our faces.

Some silhouette photographs.

Went out for dinner on saturday with another group of friends. We had thai food, it was really nice however over priced and my belly was not half filled at the end of it. However we did have a cheeky dessert after it, I guess this is what I miss from being in London.

Lastly on Sunday I went to the pub to meet a few friends I used to go school with. Last time I saw them was in February, was absolutely a pleasure to see them all again. You dont notice time flies until you see them and how much you actually miss their presence until you experience it. Having given up alcohol for Lent, I obviously was not allowed to drink but I still had just as much fun as everyone else. On top of that, we played football. Well I just stood around while they played because I was wearing very unpractical sandals! However the sun made up for it.

I am building an interest in photography and obviously with the sun around, I made the most of it with my little digital camera.

Speaking of which, I have been trying to save up money for a SLR. Hoping that one day when I get it, it will be the beginning to the journey for my photography. However being a university student, it is not easy to save money. I have been asked numerous times why I should bother spending so much on a camera when I have a digital camera. Well it is something that only a photographer can understand. There is more depth to a picture than its surface. People who appreciate photography read beyond the picture itself. It is form of art that I wish to pursue in my lifetime.

Thank you for reading.

New objectives for this blog

I dont want this blog to sound daunting, because that isn't the point of blogging is it? Hopefully this blog will give a more rounded view of the person I am.

Objectives for this blog:

• upload more photographs, a place to showcase my photography skills
• do what i most enjoy, post up fashion pieces
• showcase the joys in my life

It's never too late to start again.

After going through a few months of hell, happiness and laughters I have randomly landed back on my blog. I always try and put in the effort to update you everyday, but I just can possibly remember. This brain of mine needs updating, if I want to be successful in the future I better whip into shape!

I've always wanted to start writing a diary, but I guess this is why you blog. It's the electronic version of a diary? I know i'm weird. I guess blogging is another way of talking to yourself, something I am an absolute pro in!

Currently I am on easter break, would not had needed it more than now! Second year of university has stepped up its game and yet I feel I have not stepped up for the game! The past seven months of university has made me realise and learn that I do not deal with pressure very well. Always start early is the key. Should not get distracted easily. But that's just the way I am.

It's never too late to start again.