Viola Beach

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Hey guys.

Today's post will be short and a little different to what I usually talk about. While on Facebook this morning, a news report from BBC caught my attention; it reported the death of the English indie band Viola Beach and their manager in a car crash very recently.

I had never heard of Viola Beach, nor ever heard their music. I really wished I had though, because their music is amazing. I've never really felt too much about the death of famous people and such, but today's news has hit me and I can't stop thinking about it.

My friend Ruby said this, and I agree with her: it's sad how people only get the attention they want after they die. My thoughts go out to the family members and friends of Viola Beach and their manager; I can't imagine what they're going through. 

I'd like to say that I'm a fan now, as I truly enjoy their music. It's sad that this incident has made me become one because I mean it when I say I would definitely have been a fan of theirs had I known about them earlier. 

So here's to Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe, Jack Dakin, and Craig Tarry. RIP and let your music live on.

I'll see you next time x

Ringing In the New Year

Ahhhhhhh... new year, new me! Or so the saying goes. 2015 has been full of its ups and downs, and I'm ready for the new year. Nitpicking at things I want to improve in and making goals for change is easy, but keeping up with them? Not so much.

Last year I went with three resolutions: 1. to read more, 2. to make more time for certain things, and 3. to make videos. I feel like I've fulfilled 50% of that list; I've definitely read more, I've participated in some activities, but making videos didn't go as planned. Well, that slate has now been wiped clean and here are my 2016 resolutions.

1. Maintain the blog

Firstly, I'm not going to be filming any more videos. For now. I noticed that I posted less when I uploaded videos, and I feel like I should focus on the blog as it is my main priority. Throughout 2015 I became more aware of my blog's quality and how I can improve in aspects such as photography, content etc. The pressures of filming videos is completely off my shoulders so it's a good opportunity for me to improve the blog. I've decided to post when I have a post rather than post every week, as churning out posts just for the sake of it isn't what I hope to achieve. 

2. Keep up with exercising

I lost a littleeeee bit of weight this year as I started working out during the summer. Though the change is small, I intend to continue exercising. Exercising to me is more about health, rather than losing ___ amount of weight, because I feel like weight loss is part of staying healthy overall. I'm not saying I'll be dropping by the gym everyday, but going running 2-3 times a week isn't actually all that bad.

3. Eat more fruit

Truth be told, I got this resolution off a friend. Fruit is a healthier alternative to snacks, and it also helps with inside-the-body systems. A little fruit ain't gonna hurt nobody!

4. Handle time management more wisely

Poor time management has gotten me into sticky situations in the past. It's something I hope to improve at, especially with my exams not far ahead. 

5. Just wear it

There are times when I've put off wearing outfits that I've planned because "I'm not going anywhere particularly interesting", ending up in the usual jeggings-and-Vans combo. As a student there aren't many times I can go out during the week, so outfits go to waste. This year I've decided to let loose and just wear what I feel like wearing.

Following resolutions is hard. Who cares about gyming when you've got that slice of cake at home? Why study when there are two new episodes of Galavant waiting for you (have you watched it though? It's amazing)? It'll take a whole lot of self discipline and control to stick by these resolutions, but I have no intention of giving up.

I'll see you soon! x

Merry Christmas!

Hello all!

I would like to just drop by and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope your day has been great and I wish you all the best for the coming year.

After taking a few weeks off from posting, I'll begin posting again after New Year's, so make sure to keep an eye out for that!

Love you all! x

Feeling Blue | Current Thoughts

Hello all!

Many things have been running through my head lately, and they all seem to relate back to blue, whether it's the colour or the feeling. 

First up, Troye Sivan's 'Blue Neighbourhood' dropped yesterday and oh my god it is amazing. His music falls under the indie electronic category which may not be for everyone, but I absolutely love it. I've without a doubt mentioned his music in past Favourites, but the release of the album had to be mentioned. He's created a whole background to it, so there's more to it than just the music. The songs really are that good and it's impossible to choose one favourite. Check out 'Blue Neighbourhood' on Spotify here or hit up his iTunes here. 

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Pantone has had the internet buzzing these past few days with the release of 2016's Colour of the Year... or in this case, Colours. The two colours chosen are both pastels; rose quartz is a pale pink, and serenity is a cornflower blue with a touch of purple. Both shades are really pretty and I can definitely see how they can be incorporated into coming trends. Though I won't be rocking rose quartz hair anytime soon, serenity would make a great Spring nail polish to brighten up the rainy months. 

We are proud to announce the Pantone #ColoroftheYear for 2016 is #RoseQuartz & #Serenity! https://t.co/PJIADN59DX pic.twitter.com/q7vY0hOyH3

— PANTONE (@pantone) December 3, 2015

So it's the end of the year - Christmas is in 20 or so days. I can't help but feel a little sad that the year is almost ending, and I just can't get into the festive spirit. I'm not a huge celebrator of Christmas but I do love the festivities surrounding it. It may be just the work I've got to tackle during the holidays or the coming exams. I've still got that EE and past papers to complete before I can relax!




Hope you are all doing well! x

An Autumn/Winter To-Do List

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Hello all!

I don't know what it is about the colder months of the year, but everything gets better (ok, maybe not everything but a lot of things). It's hard to describe, but music, fashion, and life in general gains a certain appeal. I think it's due to that cold weather and that feeling of, "I'm free and I can achieve anything!" It's like a New Year during the year that allows you to Be Productive and Make Changes before the year ends. Admittedly I'm much more sluggish during Spring and Summer, so I've compiled a to-do list of things I hope to do in the coming months!

1. Go for hotpot

Hotpot is pretty big in Hong Kong and though you can go for it any time during the year, what screams "winter" more than gathering a group of friends or your family for a hearty, stomach-bursting meal? 

2. Bake something

My sister's the chef of out family but I am determined to produce a nice cake, pie, cupcakes, or brownies for us to share. I may not have all the skills required to do so, but it's all in the learning process!

3. Stick to my posting and uploading schedule

Recently I've been quite sucky, frankly put, with my upload and posting schedule. Life has gotten busy and the coming months will get even busier, but do come and check the blog every week. I've got two Autumn/Winter posts planned so keep an eye out for those. Hopefully I can iron everything out and get more consistent with posting and uploading. 

4. Continue working out

This Summer I actually stuck to a workout routine, surprising my self. Now that the school year has started, I have been slacking a little bit, which is a bit disappointing. Time to pick it back up!

5. Get into the habit of burning candles

Besides blankets, candles epitomise coziness. My mum bought me a few candles back from the UK, and they smell divine! I can just imagine it: candles in the background while I'm on my laptop binge-watching 'Mr Robot' :)

What are your plans for the coming months? xx

20 Reasons Why I Love Autumn

Hello all!

So you've probably heard me moan countless times about the icky humidity of Hong Kong weather and how we get no Autumn (Summers merge into Winters around here). Surprisingly, as we meld into September the weather has been glorious. Mind you, I've got considerably low expectations of what Autumn should feel like, but the past few days have just been really nice.

Appropriately, Caitlin from Blogging Through The Mirror recently released a '20 Reasons I Love Autumn' post. I thought I'd do one as well, so make sure you check out hers here!

1. Those lovely days when it's sunny, but you feel a breeze
2. Candles seem much more appropriate, so abundantly burning them will not be frowned upon
3. Iced Starbucks drinks with autumnal flavours
4. Cozying up with a good book
5. Nail colours
6. All sorts of boots you can wear
7. All the sweaters
8. The general mood and atmosphere
9. Chillier nights
10. TV shows come back from Summer hiatuses (hello 'The Flash', 'iZombie', and 'The Big Bang Theory'!)
11. Humidity levels lower
12. Major school house events tend to clump around this time of year
13. Exercising outdoors will be more comfortable
14. Horrendous bugs and insects come out less
15. Fairy lights look more magical
16. Lots of Autumn decor revolves around rose gold (or as I associate it with)
17. Salted caramel seems to be a prominent flavour during Autumn and it is absolutely delish!
18. Listening to Christmas carols doesn't seem like a too far-fetched idea (... in my book it isnt!)
19. Everything Pinterest-y and Tumblr-y associated with Autumn
20. Knowing that Winter and Christmas are a mere few months away :)



See you soon! x

Snapshots of Tokyo

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This summer I was lucky enough to go on another holiday, in addition to the previous Singapore trip. My dad, sister, and I stayed in Tokyo for a few days. It was a very tiring trip, what with the five hour layover in Osaka and the daily walking, but it was a lovely trip! 

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What I love about Tokyo is that the setting sun is absolutely beautiful. The sky turns different colours before becoming totally black. I always thought the sky at night would be a navy blue, but that's only Hong Kong and its light pollution. Tokyo's sky is dark enough for you to see stars.

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People in Tokyo are so friendly. The ones working in shops and restaurants always smile and are polite. Here's a snazzy little anecdote for you: I was ordering a chai tea latte in Starbucks on our last day. The guy at the counter was very patient when I gestured at the menu, attempting to order the drink with soy milk (aside from the standard greetings, I know nothing of the Japanese language). At the pickup counter, a soy latte was called out; I knew it was mine because of the 'soy' and the 'latte', and nobody else was ordering. I asked the employee there if it was a chai tea latte, she took a look at my receipt, apologised, and remade the drink. After, I handed her a plaque the guy at the cashier gave me for soy milk. I think she just realised I wanted soy milk, because she apologised again and remade it again. What I'm trying to say is, it was most likely my fault for the order mixup as the counter guy probably didn't understand my pointing at the menu. It must have been hard or frustrating to take an order from someone who speaks no Japanese, and have to remake a drink thrice. Still, the girl was super nice about it all!

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I love that there are toilets available literally everywhere in Tokyo. This sounds deranged, but toilets are quite important, especially when travelling to different places. The weather was hot during out stay, so rehydrating was important. Of course, we were bound to have to use a toilet at some point. Many restaurants have there own toilets, and they're clean. I'm just going to leave it here before it starts to get weird!

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The food, of course, was amazing. We had sushi, ramen, curry, and crepes - unfortunately we couldn't find a tempura place around. One of my favourite meals we had was in a restaurant with a machine to order food (pork cutlet rice with egg was our pick of the night). These restaurants are common in Japan, inexpensive, and the food tastes good. Before our trip I researched about Tokyo sights and eateries. One blogger claimed that even the cheaper ramen in Japan tasted better than the ramen from where she lived (America? Australia?). I think I have to agree with her; the ramen we had was definitely tastier than ramen we've had in HK. 

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Train culture in Tokyo is considerably different than in Hong Kong; passengers are prohibited from taking or making calls. Being the noob that I am, I forgot this rule one train ride and took a call from my mum. Unsurprisingly, I got stares until my dad and my sister quickly reminded me. I can just imagine the chaos is would cause if Hong Kongers were not allowed to answer their phones, but the people in Tokyo stick by it. 

Overall, I had a great time; I feel that I've soaked up a small part of Tokyo culture from our stay. Be sure to keep an eye out for my coming Japan Haul video!

My links are on the side bar, or you can check them out on my 'About' page.

I'll see you next time! x

I've Been Thinking Too Much | 10 Things

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One. I stayed up late last night to an ungodly hour (into the AM if you're wondering) and watched Marie Antoinette, directed by Sophia Coppola. Whew, what an extravaganza of a movie! Marie Antoinette's frivolous lifestyle makes me wonder a. how did nobody point out that fact that she was wasting millions earlier, and b. did she not get tired of wearing all those dresses and wigs. I like how the movie was a historical film, yet it was refreshingly modern, what with the snappy, guitar-filled score. Oh, and now I am craving all sorts of desserts; the Ladurée macaroons featured in one scene looked divine. It's a wonder Marie Antoinette didn't get any cavities from her constant snacking on pastries and cakes! 

Two. Having no luck with finding a comfortable pair of ripped-at-the-knees black skinny jeans, I DIY-ed my own. I am absolutely in love with them. The knee rips make wearing long pants in HK's humidity a lot more comfortable, and overall they just look good. I'm not scared to admit that I feel like a total badass in them c:

Three. In honour of National Dance Day, I would just like to say that I am loving my dance class at the moment. After so many years of no dance classes, a couple of months ago I took dancing back up. I've forgotten the thrill of dance class; with each lesson I get to improve my technique, learn new routines, and generally have fun. Plus, the additional exercise does no harm! We recently learnt a routine to The Weeknd's 'Can't Feel My Face' and, despite me not being able to spin quick enough within a beat, I'm enjoying everything. 

Four. When I came back from Singapore, a group of friends and I went bowling. This was when I found out that my bowling game seriously sucks. I haven't been bowling in forever, so I guess I should cut myself some slack. Even so, a little disappointing considering bowling's fun, I used to be able to strike, and my score would be above 50.

Five. This one's a given, but I've been active on Tumblr everyday. It's strange to think that I've reblogged quite a fair amount already, yet that's only a slither in the Tumblr universe and there's more to come. Not to be all self-promo-y or anything, but check out my Tumblr here! It would be awesome to communicate with you guys and answer any questions. 

Six. Last week I got really annoyed with my Essie top coat; the tip wear was ridiculous! I was so done with it, and decided to purchase another bottle of Seche Vite. The ingredients used to make it aren't the best, but it really does work. I'm wearing Sally Hansen's Lacey Lilac right now, and it's held up nicely for a few days already. 

Seven. With the endless hours of freedom, I used that time to make things. My better creations out of the lot are a clay bowl, a chevron wire ring, and a crystal bullet choker. I attempted faux druzy pendants, but haven't quite got the grasp of it yet. When I do, I'm pretty sure there'll be a tutorial up on this blog!

Eight. I have been listening to Twenty One Pilots, nonstop. They came to Hong Kong last week and - sob - I didn't go. I regret not going very much as I have really come to love their music. Blurryface is another one of those golden albums; all of the track are favourites of mine. I haven't listened to Vessel enough to add it onto the list, but I am pretty sure in the future it will be on there. 

Nine. Though I didn't go to the concert, my sister did. She showed me a few videos and pictures she took, and Tyler Joseph was wearing one of the most gorgeous kimonos I have ever seen. I am currently on the lookout for one like it, so if you have any ideas where I can get one that isn't too expensive, please let me know! And yes, Tyler Joseph's outfit game for the concert was on point. He's been sporting black-grey paint on his arms and neck for his Blurryface alter ego, and it actually works on him. If I ever tried to do that, I would probably end up looking like I fell into the drain!

Ten. The cork board over my desk was getting a bit cluttered, so I revamped it. I updated the polaroid pictures, rearranged my rings, and printed out a few new Tumblr images. That being said, I just couldn't take down Sassy Sangster; his expression is basically me on the inside. 

Ahhhhhhh, it was good to get all that off my chest! It's nice to blog about stuff like this; there's no pressure to confine to any structure, and I personally like reading these types of posts. If you're new here, hi, I'm Hazel! All my links are on the sidebar, so go ahead and pop me a message!

Lastly, it turns out that this is my 100th post. Wow. I normally don't really go into too much detail over blog statistics, but in my eyes, 100 posts is a milestone. Thanks for all your support, it really means a lot to me!

I'll see you soon! x

Get Back On Track

This post was inspired by Sprinkle of Glitter's 'Motivational Monday' posts. Admittedly, recently I've been feeling down. I've been struck with writer's block, I'm scared to film videos, and truthfully I've been wasting a lot of time. As a pick-me-up, I took to Pinterest to find quotes and posters to remind myself not to stress out so much. Here are a few of my favourite ones.

*disclaimer* all photos are from Pinterest; I don't own any of them

I think this can be applied to any scary situation in life, when we think we're not ready to do anything in fear of messing up and making mistakes. That fear will most likely stick to us, even if we don't feel it, so its best to just go out and get what we want.

This one spoke out to be in particular. I think that at the back of my brain, I'm worrying about the coming school year. I am someone who unnecessarily stresses out about these things: exams, tests, homework. These wise words from Hagrid really help me stop and release the bad vibes. Maybe it's magic doing its work...

This quote reminded me of one of ||Superwoman||'s latest videos '5 Things You Do That Make You Unhappy'. One of the points was comparing yourself to others. I'm someone who does this, and it really isn't the best thing to think about. Lilly said something along the lines of "Don't compare other people's highlights to your blooper reel". It helped me put things into perspective and not get so worried over comparing myself to others. 

Hopefully I'll be back soon with more posts and videos!

I'll see you soon x

My Eyes Crave New Material: A Book Wish List

Now that summer's here, I definitely have more free time. I do wish to spend that time wisely, and read more to fulfil my New Year's resolution. It's crazy how books can affect us; as I've seen on Tumblr, yes, I do agree that reading is essentially 'staring at dead wood for a couple of hours while we hallucinate'. So many books are being published these days, and I really feel that I'm missing out. Below is a list of books I'm looking forward to reading!

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1. 'Finding Audrey' by Sophie Kinsella 

I have always been an avid reader of the 'Shopaholic' series, as Sophie Kinsella portrays Becky Bloomwood as a funny, charming, and relatable character. 'Finding Audrey' is a book primarily aimed at the YA audience, and I'm interested to see how the theme of anxiety is interpreted. 

2. 'China Rich Girlfriend' by Kevin Kwan

A sequel to the upbeat and hilarious 'Crazy Rich Asians', this may be the book I am most excited to read. Asian literature is one of my favourite book genres, because though I live in Hong Kong, the situations depicted in these books are so different to what I experience in my life. 'China Rich Girlfriend' picks up where its previous book left off, continuing the story from Rachel's point of view. All the characters are extremely entertaining, and I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to the wedding.

3. The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
I simply can't pick one out of the three books in the series; I must finish the entire trilogy. A friend introduced The Mortal Instruments series to me, and I was hooked. Most of my free time between the exam period was filled with Starbucks-and-reading breaks. I've finished the first five books from TMI, and was recommended to read TIF before starting 'City of Heavenly Fire'. The world of the Shadowhunters completely sucked me in, allowing me to de-stress from exams and how much I procrastinated from studying.

4. 'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins
You know me, a regular sucker for chick-flicks and all things predictable! I hope this book will be a fun, light-hearted story with a fairytale ending to wrap everything up.

5. 'The Wrath and the Dawn' by Renée Ahdieh
One of the bestsellers found on Book Depository, this book is based on 'A Thousand and One Arabian Nights'. I have always found that tale compelling: a ruler marries and kills women as vengeance for his wife leaving him; he marries one that manages to prevent him from killing her by telling him stories for a thousand and one nights. Many authors have adapted the story, tweaking details to make it their own. I am eager to see Renée Ahdieh's take on the well-known story.

6. 'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton 
I think what attracted me to this book was that it seemed similar to 'The Night Circus' (one of my favourite books ever) in terms of themes and the mood. I have literally no idea what this story is about, and yes, I could read the blurb, but I always feel that some blurbs just spoil too much. All I know is that it's set in an earlier time period, and historical fiction is another favourite genre of mine.

To be honest, I could still extend this list; these past few months I have been checking up on Amazon and Book Depository for recommended books. I suppose I should start this list first before jumping onto another; that would defeat the entire purpose of comprising this list!

What have you been reading lately, and what would you recommend?



I'll see you next time! x

Update 2.0

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So you may have noticed some slight changes here...

I decided to give my blog and fresh start. Again. I wasn't as happy as I hoped I would be with the new layout. It was fun at first, but then, to be honest, I got a little tired of it. I thought to myself, is this how you want to present yourself? Sadly, the answer was no. I thought it would be best to start from the beginning with a clean, simple format.

The same goes for my blog name. Love From Icy was a name I quickly thought up back in 2013 when I started the blog, based on the username I created for myself when I was seven. I contemplated changing to Cat Eyes and Glitter Bombs before the blog's first birthday, but I decided to focus on the layout. Now, I finally feel that I'm taking charge of all this and really making it me.

I've been playing around with the layout and realised that vertical pictures are not like by the template. They may appear funny in older posts, so bear with me. 

Because I'm still in the process of changing things, my Bloglovin plugin's not working right now. I'll try my best to have it fixed by the end of the week, but till then check out my other social media on the side bar! (sneaky little self promo there ;))

The url has changed as well. I have disabled the old one (lovefromicy.blogspot.hk) and you are now on the new one.

Now that I've addressed everything, it's time for me return to studying Stalinist Russia. iGCSE pre-mocks are kicking my butt right now!

I'll see you later! x

Update + Thoughts

Hello there!

I apologise for the late post; the wifi was down last night and the night before, and I couldn't write as when I did the page froze and crashed :( Anyhow, Sunday was one of those days where I struggled to write. I had a DIY post planned but the weather's not up for it yet (there's a clue!) and a tag just seemed meh.

The past week has been quite busy with revision and other things. Christmas break is coming soon, but not quite yet so I still have to function properly for at least four more weeks. Something that has crossed my mind several times is the design of this blog. It is nearing it's first birthday and I intend to change the layout, possibly change the template and name. Truth be told, Love From Icy is not my first pick as a blog name but I went with it at the time. I've upgraded the template from one Blogspot provided to a 'custom' one several months ago, but I do want to fully customise the design to make it more unique and appealing.

Another thing I've been thinking about a lot is dance and where I'm headed with that. This month an opportunity popped up for me to compete with different dancers from other schools. Early on I wanted to join but I didn't plan my time due to school work, and am now left with a week to choreograph a routine. Choreography is not my strongest suit so I'm debating whether or not to audition. All in all, here's a lesson: plan your time correctly and if it's important to you make time for it.

'Stressful' is a strong word to describe what's been going on; I think 'hectic' is a better word. I had been feeling a little overwhelmed with everything when I saw a Sprinkle of Glitter blog post. Every Monday, she posts a 'Motivational Monday' post which I think is a lovely idea to soothe the Monday blues; I know I was feeling down! This week's post related to what I was thinking and reading it cheered me up.

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Go read her post HERE.

This post has been all over the place but there will always be bumps along the road. 

Have a nice day xx

I'm Back!

Oh hey :)

First things first: I took a break from posting (can I call it blogging yet?) for a little while, out of respect because my grandpa recently passed away. He was an extremely caring person, to his family and group of students whom he taught. He will be missed greatly and I hope he rests in peace.

But now I'm back! I will have more time to blog since it's summer, and I hope during this time I can post a few posts during the week, instead of merely one post every week.

This will probably the shortest post yet as I don't have anything in particular planned. Just make sure you check the blog during the coming weeks as there may be new posts!

To end things on a positive note:

one of my favourite pictures ever, a good mantra to live by :)

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See you guys later xx

Birthday!

Hey guys :)

I haven't been posting a while, I know, but today's my birthday! I turn 14 today and I had a pretty good time :) just wanted to say thank to all of my friends and family that wished me a happy birthday.

Haha, sorry for the lack of posting but hopefully I'll get a post up next week or so!

That's all for today. Have a good day/night!



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Update

Hey guys :)

Yep, my post is late. AGAIN. I've been stuck in a rut lately, and I'm really not sure what to write. I wanted to do a nail polish remover DIY but a. I literally just painted my nails, and b. I've already done a few DIYs in a row. So today's will be a chatty post; just an update on how things are going :)

Have you seen today's news? The annual Standard Chartered Marathon happened today and there was A LOT going on. A few people fainted, which was really sad, but at least they completed the marathon. Good for them :) There were crazy costumes, such as Rilakkuma the bear, the Monkey King, and Batman (they must have been roasting in those costumes!), and there was even a marriage proposal from one of the guys that finished the marathon. It was a total awwwwww moment!

Today I visited the Hong Kong Museum of History, where there was a cheongsam exhibition. A cheongsam is basically a traditional-style Chinese dress. The museum displayed all sorts; plain, printed, embellished. I love fashion and when I found out the exhibition was running, I definitely had to go! The exhibition was pretty small, which I have to admit was a littleee disappointing, but there were so many cheongsams on display. One that caught my eye was a black one, with a phoenix made out of sequins on the front. 

This particular cheongsam was worn by pop artist Teresa Tung. The sequins totally represent what pop music was like then in the 1970s and 80s [in Hong Kong]: fun, colourful, playful. 

I have been trying to keep my New Year's resolution of keeping fit. Yesterday, I discovered this app called Seven Minute Workout. It's a cool app where you can chose a long or short workout to do. They track your progress, and the better you do, the more bonuses you can unlock. I did the 7:50 minute workout twice this morning, and I have to say, it did keep me going. For this workout, there are 12 exercises to do, such as squats, push-ups, sit-ups, and planking. The exercises are planned in 30 second intervals, and they give you a 10 second rest in between each interval. A voice-over guides you through the workouts to keep you motivated, and for some reason they have Alli Simpson. If you are looking for a workout app, I would definitely recommend this. BTW, it's free!

That's all for today. Not much, but it was a chance to get the creative mind working and running :) Have a good day/night!

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Just saying "Hey!"

Hey guys :)

My name's Hazel and I'm 13. So... I'm veeeeerrrrryyyy new to the world of blogging. I make DIY projects, and I love to share them to people. What better way than to post it on a blog? So far, I've made bracelets and earrings, bits and bobs.

I took this pic a while back. I saw some plants and the idea swept me away!

Aside from making things, I love music and dancing. It is my total passion. I probably dance like a weirdo but hey, "express yourself", as Madonna once sang. 

I'm really terrible at writing long paragraphs and such, if it's something aside from school work. This post is extremely vague, but I guess it's a start :) I hope to post more content later with much more interesting things to say and show. Maybe it'll be a DIY, maybe a diary of the day, or even a rant. I'm thinking this is a place to write down what's on my mind. 

See you later...? :)