New Year, New Hope

Hi lovelies, it's the 5th day of year 2014, I hope you have a great start of the year.  It took me some time to look back year 2013, in a serious manner, which actually explains why this post is completed so late while most bloggers had done their new year post.  To me, it was a dramatic year with a lot of unpredictable happenings especially during the period of doing my final year research project.  Meanwhile, it was an important year to me too since I had ended my 17-year study life and leaped onto a new chapter - working life.  

Looking back the new year resolutions of year 2013:

To change externally.

Well, I guess my skin condition had much improved after having a long break at home.  There are less acne popping out, not sure if it was due to the overdosing nutrients I gained from home cooked food or I'm getting older. Haha!  It's good in either way I think.  

To change internally.

1. To think more positively and with more wisdom - I am thinking in a more positive way now but still there's room for improvement.

2. To socialize more and meet more new people - Joined a few Nuffnang events this year and got to know some new people too, so I consider it as an achievement.

3. To improve my English level - Read 3 books this year (The last song, PS I Love You and Eat Pray Love), this is an achievement too!

4. To improve my guitar skill - Learned to play some new songs, instead of keep playing kid's song.  I will upload on Youtube if I'm free next time.

5. To travel more - Traveled to Taiwan, Penang and Malacca, wish to have more in this year!

So basically I had achieved most of my resolutions in previous year, what about this year?

When I was in high school, my new year resolution was to study hard and get into a good university;

When I was in university, my new year resolution was to study hard and get a degree.

Now I'm working, so my new year resolution is to keep my passion in working and rekindle it if I'm losing it.

話說才工作不到一個月就開始厭倦了，還真不應該啊！

Besides, wish I can enjoy my live more and to treasure what I'm having.  Keep the negative thoughts away and explore the new side of myself.  Be beautiful and confident!  Not to forget, spend more time with the love ones.

Let's kill the Monday blues tomorrow and keep fighting! 

Fighting!!!!

Food Review: Stan & Brew Roast Coffee, Ipoh

Happy new year people!  Feeling hungover after countdown party last night?  It's been a while since the last time I blogged, so sorry for the long hiatus! My life is getting dull and dull these days, my daily routines are nothing other than working, eating and sleeping.  Duh.  Anyway, there was something different last Sunday because I went tried out a new cafe in Ipoh with bf!  I gotta thank him so much since I had been craving for nice food so long.  For your information, the most "luxury" in Slim River (where I'm working currently) is KFC, you can imagine how suffering a foodie to live here. Lol.

I shall stop nagging and let's get back to topic.  Haha!

There are so many new cafes popping up in Ipoh recently, Stan & Brew Roast Coffee is one of them.  It was newly opened few months ago, located at Soho Ipoh, somewhere near to Sam Tet school.  Stepping into this cafe, I was like "wow, such a beautiful place!".  The brick wall, the lighting, the sofas, the Christmas decoration and the most important - coffee aroma, gave us a warm welcome.

Love the clean and tidy interior

Bye-bye Christmas, hello new year!

There are wide varieties of food which you can choose from.  For instance, spaghetti, steaks, chicken chops, fish fillet, sandwiches and desserts.  Stan and Brew has their own roasted coffee too, so make sure you do not miss out if you have chance to visit here next time.

His hot mocha

My hot cappuccino 
It was so smooth and tasted really good.
Unfortunately the air conditioner there was too strong, it turned cold just in a while.

Starter - Wild mushroom soup 
Taste average, to me it was really concentrated.

His Herbs chicken chop

My New York fish and chips
It tastes like most ordinary fish and chips, however it was too fishy for me even though I had squeezed damn a lot of lemon juice onto it.

Highlight of the day - Plant dessert!
Cute isn't it?
I shall not reveal much about this dessert and let you yourself go try it out next time!

Us =)

Conclusion: 

The main courses in this cafe are just average, not really impressive though.  Yet, you shall try their coffee and dessert because they successfully satisfied my crave for nice food!  The ambiance is good as well, not really crowded even though it was Sunday.  Good enough to order a cup of coffee and enjoy some quite moment here.  

Price range: For main course RM20-30, for coffee is around RM10.

Stan & Brew Roast Coffee
Block C, G-8, Soho Ipoh,
Jalan Sultan Iskandar Shah,
30000 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: 05-255 9722
Operation hour: 7.30am-12.00am

Till then, see you next time!

Ps: New year is coming up soon!

Dayre - Blogging From Phone

Hello lovely readers, I have an important announcement to make today.  After leaving university for few months, finally I'm going to start working soon!  For your information, every pharmacy fresh graduates in Malaysia, no matter from local or private university need to be trained as provisionally registered pharmacist (PRP) for 1 year and serve under government hospitals for at least 1 year before getting a pharmacist license.  I've been waiting for my posting letter for quite some times until few days ago, it was really nervous at the moment of receiving the letter from postman 0.0.  Thanks God, I got my posting in Perak, a state where I was born and raised!  For more details, please stay tune for my next blog post okay!

Anyway, let's back to topic.  I believe many people had already came across with this phone application called "Dayre".  It's an app for blogging! To me, it brings a new level of blogging after keeping this blog for years.  "I found like the best app to blog from the phone!", said Xiaxue, the famous blogger.  This app is so simple to use and very addictive.  Within a few minutes, a blog post is done, everyone can be a blogger now! 

What can you do with Dayre?

1. Write whatever you wish

Example:  Telling your readers how happy are you after winning a lucky draw!

 2. Upload photo by choosing from existing folder or directly snap using camera.

Example:  Snap the photo of the dessert you're having now and share how tasty it is with your readers.

 3. Upload video by choosing from existing folder or record via video recorder on the spot.

Example: Tell your readers how cool the concert you're in!

 4. Describe you moment with the cute stickers. 

Example: Pick the sticker from the right bottom corner as seen in picture above and tell the whole world you're in love!

5.  Last but not least, you can check in you current location too!

(Of course this is never a great idea to reveal your location all the time, who knows you gonna be the next target of kidnapper? Lol)

Since I'm going to start working soon, I might not be able to update this blog really often.  Therefore, Dayre gonna be a new platform for me to share my life events.  

This app is available in both app store and Google Play, come and join me in blogging!

This is my account, search "janejanefong" to reach me!

Ps: I'll upload more selfies and chinese language post there ;)

Liebster Award

After seeing many bloggers wrote about Liebster Awards, this is my turn.  Liebster means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome in German.  For your information, this is just a virtual award and there's no prizes be given.  Everyone can be the winner as long as being nominated and nominate other blogs, just like a chain of blog posts.  Not so sure about the origin but I guess the main intentions are to discover new blogs as well as to connect with other bloggers in this big community.

The rules of receiving this award:

1. Post the award on your blog
2. Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog.
3. Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserves of this award and having less than 200 followers.
5. Give your nominees 11 questions.

So first of all I would like to thank Yunita Veronica from http://missdjoen.blogspot.com for nominating me, it's glad to be recognized.

Here are the questions that I have to answer:

1. Favorite makeup style.
  - Ulzzang inspired style. Love their flawless skin, winged eye and thick eyebrow.

2. Something that you have learned recently.
  - I keep learning from mistakes!

3. Beauty products that you can't live without.
  - Hada Labo hydrating lotion, Biore UV Aqua Watery BB cream

4. Your favorite bloggers.
  - Xiaxue, Chessie and Chuckei.  I would say they are my inspiration to keep blogging :)

5. A sentence that describe yourself.
  - A simple person who breaths, loves and blogs on earth.

6. Your favorite handbag brands.
  - I love Charles & Keith, Carlo Rino bags, so young and chic!

7. Gold or diamond?
  - Gold because the value keep going up!

8. Korean or American beauty brand?
  - Korean brands.  I guess they suit Asian's skin more?

9. Your daily beauty routine.
  - Facial cleanser >> hydrating lotion >> moisturizer >> sun block

10. How long did you sleep last night?
  - About 8 hours, I'm still enjoying my holiday!

11. The best movie you have ever seen.
  - It's really difficult to pick up the best, Hunger Games: The Catching Fire is my favorite recently.

So I've answered all the questions!  However, I'm neither going to nominate anyone nor giving out any question.  Not that I'm being selfish but this is just a chain blog posts, it will just go on and on without a deadline.  Besides, I'm not sure if everyone will be happy when they are being nominated or just simply say "Ah, not again!" :/

Therefore, I have came out with a better idea! Instead of nominating anyone, why don't you just leave your blog url in my comment box so that we can check out each other's blog?  

(I'm not offending the idea of Liebster Awards okay)

That's all for this post, thanks for reading! :)
Till then, see you again!

My Recent Shopping Hauls

Seriously, December started.
In the blink of an eye, the year is ending soon.
How far you're away from achieving all the new year resolutions you have set in the beginning of the year?

Anyway, December is my favorite month, it is the month for shopping, because year end sales are everywhere!
Counting down 21 days to Christmas (another excuse for shopping), I'm getting more and more excited.
Let's see my shopping hauls recently :D

#1: Contrast color chiffon pleated dress
Picked this dress to create a sweet college girl look.
I would match it with a satchel and a pair of loafers/ oxfords shoes.

#2: Marine blue sleeveless dress
Love this dress at first sight because it is simple yet able to create a chic look.
The color is my favorite too since it makes my skin looks fairer.
Perfectly match with a tote bag, skinny black belt and a pair of pumps.

Oops, sorry for the blur photo :/

#3: Wine red oxford ankle boots
My first pair of ankle boots after wearing ballerinas/ sandals for years, it's time to get out of my comfort zone.
Goes well with casual or punk style, or maybe something as simple as T-shirt with shorts.

#4: Printed T-shirt
A must-have piece in wardrobe especially for lazy dressing up day :p
I usually pair T-shirt with denim shorts and sneakers.
Simple yet sporty.

That's all my shopping hauls recently. 

Gotta save $$$ for coming Christmas as well as Chinese New Year in another 2 months!

Now show you all another picture of my shopping day: printed lace dress.

Didn't buy it because not really like it at first sight but I start regretting now :/

I guess this kind of situation is common for all girls, I mean regret for not buying something after coming home?

Anyway, here end the post with my lazy ootd :D

(Taken in fitting room as well, Lol!)

Top: P&Co

Bag: Summit

Shorts: China

Till then, see you again! ^^