Doubt, hair, and Lolla

Back from another month absence. I've been unmotivated to blog for a while to be honest because I'm not completely happy with my content. Well, more so my content that other people are looking at. I started writing this blog four years ago for myself and anyone else who wanted to read. I've gained  a generous amount of readers and positive feedback over the years for my shitty little blog.I blog about the same five things that I do and same five places I go to so I feel guilty whenever I'm told that someone loves my blog cause its just like...>_< why...it's repetitive and I'm a nobody. My blog has nothing to offer and I don't even use a real camera for pictures anymore. Four years is a long time to be writing about the same thing so I wondered if I should even keep blogging. 

And then on Sunday I got an email from a reader (also from Chicago! How awesome!) who had seen me and said really nice stuff that she didn't get to tell me in person! I was coming home from work and waiting for the train when I read this and I got a huge burst of happy energy and new determination to keep blogging. And to really follow through with trying new things and places instead of just wanting to and bring Takutz Jin out again! Thanks so much Samantha! And thank you so much readers!  

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Back to where I left off:

July: Wednesday the 24th

Mom suggested we get pizza for dinner. She can't handle jalepenos so we ordered something else.

Was pretty good. Was better the next day.

Thursday the 25th

Finally reunited with Kyle again!

Went to McDonalds again for lunch and catching up. We spent the rest of the evening together yet we didn't take a picture together;;;

Saturday the 27th

The first picture of my hair change.

A reference of my hair before:

*stolen from Sandy's blog*

It wasn't supposed to be that short but the girl did the same thing that an ajumma did to me the last traumatic chop I had. It took her less than five minutes. -_- To be fair, I gave her a picture of little Princess bubblegum as a guideline but still. It just...no. It was such a plain cut so I wanted to jazz it up so I finally turned it pink!

Met up with Hochul for the first time in years!

Tried Walker Brothers for the first time! 

And then we went to Ikea and I helped him move into his new place really quickly. 

Monday the 29th

April finally took me to Royal Buffet to try for the first time!

The place is huge! They even have an area for just a damn fountain.

I forgot to take a picture of my second plate but we had gone a little late and they were closing so I didn't get to eat as much as I wanted. Or try the chocolate fountain. CRY.

Tuesday the 30th

Sandy was getting her hair cut too so I wanted to follow her and watch.

Before.

After! Ha ha ha ha Cassie. She likes long hair.

Sandy has a lot of super thick hair so she probably lost a couple pounds.

Sandy's mom mentioned wanting to eat dduk bok gi which made me want to eat it as well. So my mom talked me through making it.

It was ok. I dunno if the fish cakes were old but they were nasty.

August:

My animal foot nugget.

Friday the 2nd

The day finally came!

Tina picked me up so that we could meet up with Jelly and her boyfriend to go together.

Her little black poodle had three puppies and they are the most precious things ever!!

T_____T Overload of cuteness.

This one hasn't opened it's eyes yet!

Did this picture make you yawn? 

Went to the Chicago Diner in Jelly's neighborhood for lunch.

The vegan cheese mac was a no. The spicy chicken burger was real yummy though.

Been waiting for this day!

Up close for second viewing of Father John Misty! This time I was able to see how kooky and energetic he is when he performs!

Waiting for the next performance.

*stolen from Jelly's instagram*

Crystal Castles!

They were AMAAAZING!!! I've had a couple chances to see them perform but I always chose another performer over them. I'm so glad I finally watched them. Alice Glass is a stunning beauty and she really knows how to play with the audience! Wowowowow!

Their most known song.

Please watch them live if you get the chance. It was one of the best live performances I've ever watched!

NEW ORDER!!!!

Oh my gosh I have been waiting soooo long for this moment! Oh man I was so happy! And their cover of Love Will Tear Us Apart. Ah~

And finally...my goddess.

SO.MUCH.BEAUTY.AND.PERFECTION.CAN'T.HANDLE.

A range of happenings

Monday the 1st

Went to Argyle with my dad for pho. While we were there I wanted to grab dessert from Ba Le.

I settled for the mini maccarons just cause I wasn't sure about the other pastries and I wanted to give them another try. Nope, still don't like maccarons. Good thing my mom turns out to really like them!

Wednesday the 3rd

Ever since I started practicing driving once a week, I also started eating at my dad's. 

Found this hanging on the wall:

Those dogs were so old back then.

Thursday the 4th

Mum made omurice at work so we had it for dinner. Haven't had it in many years.

Wednesday the 10th

My dad finally felt that I was ready to try and take on Lake Shore Drive. 

It was scary cause I still have trouble determining how far the car behind me is from the side mirror. I also accidentally ran a red. >_> But here's my proof shot! Woot!

Thursday the 11th

April had tweeted about her brother making bulgogi so I joking said to give me the leftovers. 

She actually made a new batch and got spicy mcchickens for me because I was hungry.

Friday the 12th

I spent the longest time I've ever spent on my nails.

The result was actually decent so I had to take a picture hee hee.

I went to the Taste of Chicago for the first time with Sandy, April, and Jessica.

Nothing we tried was too good but it was nice walking around and laughing with friends. It was the first time I really left my house in a long time.

April's fail lobster and potatoes. She got the smallest lobster!

*Sandy's polaroid*

I never knew there was a small garden-y area in Grant Park! 

*Sandy's polaroid*

We did prom poses cause this is where all the kids go to take pictures on prom day hahaha!

My polaroid failed. :(

*Sandy's polaroid*

Lulz I failed at getting focus on Sandy's polaroids.

Group shot before we head off to our fail trip to Chinatown. LULZ at Sandy's creeper smile ha ha ha!

Saturday the 13th

I woke up to this on the kitchen table:

Another sign of aging: my tummy is getting weak to spicy stuff. I can't taste the spiciness but my tummy can.

Wednesday the 17th

It finally happened!!!

I finally finished this bottle of cleanser! I've been using it for so long but I love facial cleansers so I always want to move onto a new one.

Also:

I should have failed like three times but the instructor was super nice and let me off. I think it's cause I had air conditioner ha ha ha;;; Oh gosh I was soooo nervous and scared. But yay! Now I just have to get the car. -_-

Thursday the 18th

April invited me to get Pita Inn with her and Sandy and Jessica and her friend Tabamo. I actually said yes because I already had makeup on my face LULZ.

Michelle Phan kind of recently came out with a Daenerys Targayren tutorial and I had purple circle lens sitting around unopened so I thought why not try it since all I want is to be her. Hahaha!

I haven't had it in so long but I'm said we didn't go to the one on Milwaukee cause their fatoush salad and mango drink are the best. XD

Friday the 19th

Went to DMZ with April, Sandy, Tina, Jessica, and her friends. We were actually supposed to go to a different Korean bar but that one was packed so we went to this one instead.

The first round of food we ordered before we ordered even more cause we didn't know Jessica's friends weren't eating.  

Tabamo, Rey, Elyse, Jessica.

Lulz I don't know why only the picture on our side of the table failed. But there's Tabamo and Rey joining Tina and I on our side.

After finishing the food and drink, Sandy, Tina, April, and I split with the other group because they wanted to see Artie and we wanted to go to the clubs spontaneously. Well, I really did cause I haven't had much experience with nightlife. I'm a total noob at this kind of stuff ahahaha!

*stolen from Sandy's instagram*

The first place. Cool entrance but it was EMPTY. Ahahaha it was embarrassing so after using the bathroom and finishing a drink, we left and walked around for like an hour before going to the next one. The next one was a little better but the music was repetitive. It was still a lot of fun since we were there together. Can't wait for next time!

Selca before washing up. I was feeling giddy cause the drinks started affecting me on the way home ahaha.

Saturday the 20th

Headed to Loyola to get Five Guys with Sandy.

I walked around her campus and found the building she's always in.

Yay! We finally got burgers! We had been craving them for a long time. 

Lulz it looks like I have a five o'clock shadow. 

I didn't brush my hair that day and left it in the way from the day before. I didn't know so many people liked fishtail braids. Strangers kept complimenting since the night before. Too bad I can't do it any more;;;