It’s all part of growing up. Responsibilities multiply and would either nag you into irritation or push you to be a better person. No matter how much stomping you do, they simply won’t go away. Best to accept and deal with them accordingly. Our portions are as it should be. It’s all a matter of patience and good time management.

Waking up at 3am wasn’t part of the plan and had laboured to go back to sleep but was unsuccessful. I dragged my arse off my bed and decided to go online (something I always do as soon as I wake up). As my mind began to wake up a good while later, I realised that I needed a few things done today while I have access to the car (baby bro’s back home so he usually takes the car to work, heh).

Original plan was NOT to make a spectacle of my little outing but I decided, since I do have a few hours to kill, to prep like I’m not going out simply to run errands. I thought it’d be an interesting post for today. Also, I took this opportunity to spend some “me” time; reading and writing for a couple of hours while enjoying my Soy Latte from Starbucks at the Grove.

I’d normally opt for something loose and casual on days like this, that is, apart from the warm (yet sometimes cloudy) weather we had this morning. The outfit is practical enough to wear for running errands and comfortable enough for hanging out.

Top Topshop
Tube Supré
Skirt Aeropostalé
Sandals Charles & Keith
Sunnies Promod
Earrings Supré
Necklace Lee Hwa Jewelry
Bracelet Gift
Watch Hand me down from my sis
Bag Promod

Yes, I did spend a bit of time dolling up even when I was actually tempted to just go out au naturale. But I figured that since I went out my way to put together an outfit, might as well go the extra mile. Besides, it’s an opportunity to use the TBS Nature’s Minerals Foundation and Cheek Colour (blush) and take more notes.

Face
Regenerating Serum, Olay Regenerist
Nature’s Minerals Foundation in Shade 02, The Body Shop
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick (02), The Body Shop
Clear Smooth Face Powder in Natural, Maybelline

Eye
ME Brown 850, Shu Uemura
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Eye Definer in Taupe, The Body Shop
Volum Express Brown Waterproof Mascara, Maybelline

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves in Bronze, The Body Shop
Waterproof Mascara in Brown, Artistry

Cheek
Soft Color Blush in Divine Wine, Neutrogena
Nature’s Minerals Cheek Colour in Golden Terracota, The Body Shop

Lip
Frost Lipstick in What A Do!, MAC

I’ve always been insecure about my teeth. I find them too big and awkward-looking (coupled with my thin frame). A dilemma I face since I love to smile big smiles like in the photo. I just can’t believe a person’s teeth can get as big as mine. I had buck teeth when I was younger, had them fixed. Painfully, I might add. It’s just unfortunate that my teeth need more fixing. Sigh.

Anyway, excuse the hair (it’s all over the place, gah), I had to turn on the fan during the shoot since it’s too darn hot.

So, how about you folks? Which day’s the best day (for you) to run errands? And how’s your Sunday so far? I hope it has been pleasant!

Photo © 2009 Sasha Manuel