"Everything is going to be okay, baby!"

Someone who faced death multiple times, get knocked down by huge blows, and really ONE of the lucky ones who is still fighting to survive & give back. When WORLDZ Founder Michael Crossland was 11 months old, he was diagnosed with an incurable cancer of the central nervous system. His mom was told he would only live a few more months. Not even once feeling like a victim, wasting no time for self pity, defying all odds from "medical/ sport experts" telling him he can't. Because when someone tells you you can't, they are referring to their own limitations, not yours! If you are feeling very low & pain from difficulties & losses, watch this & be lifted again! Be GRATEFUL you woke up this morning because some people didn't.


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream

10 Years

3 more months, it will be my 10th year anniversary pursuing passion in beauty industry! 
Wow 😲incredible.... looking back at 2008-2018, never regretted this decision where I bade goodbye to counting money算账💰 and switched to painting faces🎨. 

Started with zero income, maximum humility, passion fuel, inevitable fear, limitless hope... the world can be cruel with their opinions & attempts to kill ur dreams & spirit, opposing parents to my iron rice bowl & close friends disbelief, ego at stake. I learnt to be less logical & cancel judgements and consciously choose to follow my heart. The issue with following ur heart is u get hurt by people sometimes, quite badly. U break apart into tears in front of ur very close ones, but mostly u cry alone. Wipe away those tears & get back up again. Like a fighter, #muhammedali #michaeljordan, u fight harder with all u got. 

It’s either now or never. 

All or nothing attitude & keep moving.

Because life is full of lessons. 

U either learn & grow or stay & suffer. 

I would rather use all my energies to keep sharpening myself while helping those on same journey of life and we become what God created us to be. 

2 Year Blog Hiatus

Hello baby!

I took a 2-3 years unintended hiatus from blogging!

Welcome myself back! Thank you for staying with me. Haha was quite reluctant not because I had nothing to say or write about, that would have been very unlike me!
However, 2-3 years i've been posting everything about my life on Facebook or Instagram!
THE REASON i am back is because I realise my passion in writing fine articles & more creative customised content for you!

So do enjoy my muses & musings here & now.
Thank you with love.
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream

My Invisalign Journey

Today is exactly 1 month since I embarked on my Invisalign journey! 

Extraction of 4 teeth & wearing my first set aligners. Already 2 sets (which means 1 month) have been completed. 

Doctor added attachments to my teeth...so now got little bumps on my teeth! Looks kinda weird if not gross really, feels abit bulky (like I'm eating something in my mouth) & now it feels much tighter with my 3rd set of aligners. 

He said those attachments are to move my teeth easier next time, might even turn it around if need😱 sounds scary but anyway...got to do means got to do right? Trust him anyway. 😊

He attached the "tooth-colored" stuff to the molars & canines that need movement & closing up the tooth gaps eventually. 

He's ever so assuring so I just gotta focus on the final positive outcome! 

He told me not to be conscious about it & just be natural! ;)

Hahaha I will try my best man! 

And yes! I just confirmed with him- he told me it's 18weeks to perfection! So it's actually 1.5years for this journey, in the name of vanity & beauty. I know it's worth it. 

So 14 weeks more to go! Woohoo~ baby, fighting!!! 😍👏👏👏

Xoxo, 

Gel 

One Life. Live it!

Hi everyone!

Its been a while since i blogged about life as I am busy living my life!

As with the current fast pace, I have been micro-blogging about life through Facebook & Instagram with short posts & pictures of daily life, I hardly use this blog.

On reflection.
After watching this above clip, brought me to think about my own life. And also about those whom I love. I always want the best for you. I love to see that I have positively, drammatically influenced your life to stretch your potential I saw buried within yearning to come out and i have always this urge to draw it out. Love it when you set challenges for yourself & achieve it, one after another!


It still amazes me much whenever I watch movies. They are produced by people with dreams & visions and influence many to see what they saw. With no absolute guarantee what will the box office results be UNTIL the movie finally open, they are willing to invest up front all the costs they will incur to achieve the special effects & surreal visual experience.

Watched Hercules last night and I really love the show!!! The half God, Hercules thought he is mere mortal all his life. He was ostracised by his own Dad (or whom he thought is) & brother since the day he was born. Nonetheless, he dares to love & be himself, & believe in others. Until one day, his princess love is about to be snatched away from him. He was all fired up! He wanted to save his love. His father even wanted to banish him to Eypt and sent massive armed troops to have him dea, removed him as a threat.
HOWEVER, His will to survive & get back what belongs to him is his only MAJOR reason he stays alive. He fights with all he has. One day, his mum told him he is Son of God & is sent by God to reign the world. He didnt believe her.
Until he was told yet again by the mysterious lady. He was told that until he accepts the truth that he is son of Zeus and his powess will be set free & that he is as strong as he believes he is.
The day he saw his people die in front of him tore him apart inside so much he knew he had to.
Looking up to the sky, he accepts who he is.
And he draws strength from his source.
And he won & protect his people.

It still amazes me how CHOICES we made in our life, due to the people who crossed our paths, the dreams we have about our lives, CAN CHANGE OUR LIVES TOTALLY. Your dream can be ur reality. Why not go all out & have all the fun living ur dream? Why cant it be a reality in this one life you have? We only have one reality. Why not make it everything you want it to be? Why not create your own fate? It's all up to you. The big screen? The Top Charts? The proud achievements? How about now visualise what is your ideal one life? What will you be doing? Who will you be with? What kind of life are you living?
Make sure you CHOOSE to live the one you want.

As i reflected back the choices i made, i realised a human mind can be infinitely strong.
Once we are clear about what we want,
once we decide to do something for ourselves or for others, there is no one to stop you but you. I am 100% responsible for all the things happening in my life and everything happens for a reason.
To lead me to my life purpose. To Serve Others. To Make a Difference. To be valuable to the society. To inspire others to be who they want to be. To lead by example. To fulfil my dreams, first in the mind, then in reality. Bit by bit, with courage, determination & strong will, we get there.
To discover what you love.... and then do it with all your mind, body, heart & soul.

Love you all,
xoxo, GEL


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream

GD Genius with Sungha Jung playing in background "That XX"

oooo.... ;) GD!!! Sungha Jung is also here! Awesome how Youtube gives birth to so many stars such as Michelle Phan & Sungha Jung! All famous because they are abundant passion and keep doing what they love doing! ;) ~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream

The Master Key to Success

The Master Key to Success:

"Never give up."

It's the ultimate test of true grit, determination & passion.
If its what you love or what you want, you do it no matter what.

No matter what.

I know how much I get paid at my previous finance job, whether I had already got ACCA degree in my pocket & years of relevant finance experience in my CV, it still doesn't matter.

I know how much I can be, do & have more more more when I'm doing WHAT I LUVE.

Even if you are paid less or nothing in the beginning or in the middle, you will take it!

Like on the search for your very own lipstick color, it can be a search among the million choices, there is one that belongs to you. Only you.

Like looking for the right man, you need to have faith & keep looking. Use your thoughts to attract him.

Like Thomas Edison, he took 2000 steps to invent the light bulb. No less.

There will be a turning point where your earnings will shoot up like a shooting star.

It's always darkest in those moments just before dawn break.

At the end of the tunnel, there will be light.

Keep walking.
Keep painting.
Keep giving.

Soon you will reach your destination.
Soon your masterpiece is completed.
Soon you will start receiving.

MORE MORE MORE!!!

Hope this inspires you!

LUVe,
Gel

Make a fish climb a tree?

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein


This is not meant to console anybody here as I believe my friends need no consolation.

This is to jolt you to rethink.
Are you serving your purpose? Or letting others purposefully alter your core & life direction?
Along the way, if your vision is unclear, people will try to detract your route to their direction. Sure. You can go there too, usually the tried and tested route. Safe and secure.
Yet somehow you know something is amiss.

This quote is to spur you on to sit down and think about your unique STRENGTHS
- what you are naturally good at. (PR skills? Analysing situations? Organising events? Speaking? Selling?)

Match that with your PASSION
- what you are naturally drawn to love or do, even if it's free. Where your heart lies.
(creating something from scratch, Teaching? Design clothes? Writing? Coaching people?)

==> Then here's your challenge!
FIND a way to MARRY your strengths with your passion and find avenues to make a living from it.

Everyone is unique. You are brought here to do something. Don't copy others blindly.

Love yourself.

Side note before I sign off...
Digital perm might just be smtg I'm trying out before going for the real spunky short! Yeah!

Check out the Style of the week!

It's my LIFE! Its now or never!

In celebration of International Women's Day today, I would like to share something invaluable with you. YOU who come back here daily if not regularly to read my blog. Thanks because I know you care. Care for what I am doing right now in my life. Care enough to read although may not find a good enough reason to catch up with me in person ...yet I still wish you can receive inspiration from here as many people can.

Have you done your life review? Your life audit? A lot of things you used to think about yourself, your past, your mistakes, your achievements, your accomplishments, your relationships, your life right now... are these thinkings yours? Or are they what others want you to be? Notions people put on you in the past?

It reminds me of what my mentor once told me, "If you don't plan your life, someone else will plan it for you. And it may not be God's plan."

Jane Fonda at TedTalks is speaking about Rebirth.

"Today, people are living longer... 35years longer than our grandparents. It's like we gain an extra adult life. Yet, are we living life fullest?"

So readers, when do we start living? Must it be when we face death? As what Steve Jobs famously say? Live your life, live your dream.

Stop kidding yourself that you are happy with the money you are earning.
Stop kidding yourself that as long as the ricebowl is filled, you are contented already.
YOU Of all people, know it best, when the lights go out, you are facing no one but yourself.
Ask yourself this, are you in truth, contented with the life you currently live right now? The relationship you are in, the job you are having, the life you are living..

ROUTINE VS DREAMS
Routine is very tempting, because it is comfortable. Most people stayed at their jobs, because its difficult and uncomfortable to make changes if not abrupt. Afraid of the economy, afraid of the turbulences, afraid of steppingout, they rather continue dissatisfied at status quo.
Dreams are very tempting too, because it is exhilarating. Yet to get to that, there are some risks to take, leaps to jump, and new territories to conquer.
Notice that Routine is about the past & current? You are using your brain to look back.
And Dreams are about the future? Your heart wants to look forward.

You probably want to review your life now, no matter where you are now, how old you already are, who you are, or think you are, re-look at your life closely. Are you fitting in, blending in, becoming a subject of others' lives, not knowing who you are?
Fighting the mold others want us to fit in for their ideals is not an easy feat, but a truly fulfilling battle for yourself.
Fighting the mold others want us to fit in for their own purposes is not selfish, but its because you know nothing about yourself.
Not until you see it for yourself, who you are, the authentic you you have hidden, you wont be able to enjoy life and worry less.

Is there something you always wanted to do? But still fearing the unknown?
Today may be the day you step out and walk bravely.

~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza
Beauty Editor
Live Your Dream

5 Minutes with Gelainza

People have been asking me about me, my life after Sephora, my passion, my dream, what I see myself going, in the next few years.... and mostly, describe myself.

So I rounded up the questions here they usually ask.

So READ ON IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

So you are INTERESTED. ^_~
Pretty plainly extremely so... if not you won't even be on my blog anyway! ;p

In that case, here's an invite to bring your eyes across the sentence to the right and then to the left now.

;p

Haha ok!

YOU: What’s your passion?

GK: Since young, I have a very very strong passion for VANITY! I started wearing lipstick & cheek blush as a little girl visiting relatives during CNY at age of 7-8. Love rummaging through my auntie's (who was working in the hotel line) cosmetics pouch and find stuff to play. My first brands YSL & Bourjois, were from her. And started using foundation when I was 14. Gosh I was THAT VAIN!

I remembered I just wanted to play & paint. Fave subject has always been Art, getting my fingers dirty...with paint! And then toyed with a Maybelline eyeliner at 15. Guess that little girl in me always wanted to look like a DOLL.

Remember those days after exams but still needed go back to school, everyone would bring their toys to school? The girls would bring barbie dolls and polly pockets. 

YOU: Wow! That was so interesting! Do you still play with dolls?

GK: Haha now I create dolls. Transforming a simple face to a magical doll-like face with makeup give me the THRILL. Nothing beats this satisfaction! Make magic using all my heart and love for people. The process of creation is just soooo indulging. I just see myself doing this for a long time. Better yet I get paid doing what I LOVE. ;) 

YOU: Now let’s hear the easy stuff. What do you do to relax?
GK: When I’m not working, I usually head out to Orchard to browse, to get inspiration, to simply feast my eyes on beautiful things, to touch them - clothes, MAKEUP (I go totally delirious when I see makeup!) & anything that catches my eye. I am like a little girl in a candy store when I walk into boutiques that have my favorite things. Other than shopping, love chillout over tea & frapps for afternoons or meeting like-minded people. Enjoys chatting with people, listening to people's stories and sharing things we like in common together. Love people-watching immensely too. On the streets. They inspire me for either because they are stylish or stylo!) or damn Singaporeans! (Ok, kidding!)
At home, sipping a hot cup of rose tea and paint shoes, paint my face, paint the face charts, play with my makeup swatching and musing over looks I can create. There are simply so many things to do. I love strolling in the parks and picnics too. Love the zoo and science centre, museums... ;p I love yoga too. That's like a lot of things I love...

YOU: Yoga? No wonder you look so slim.
GK: Yeah I love it. Kinda my body wants it. Wakes up and naturally goes into the flow to stretch. My mum used to say I stretch like a cat, rising from her nap. Btw not many people know this, I am also a certified yoga master ;)

YOU: Oh wow! You are a tiny package of all sorts! What else do we not know about you?
GK: Haha just love learning new things. It keeps me feeling alive! I was formerly / formally trained in accountancy, auditing, financials before making the insane career switch from earning a good income to starting from scratch, a counter girl at beauty brands. All my close friends told me I am outta my mind. But if I didnt do that, i wont be living a fruitful life as I am right now, meeting awesome creative people who inspire me and having lots of laughter, fun and ideas! I love my life now. Not that I hated it when i was in finance, but then again, that have toughened me up alot and starting from ground zero totally humbled me too. I am quite blessed to have advanced in a new industry considerably on the fastest lane to success & recognition. Yet all these came because I was prepared. And eager to learn. I am a girl 24/7 on beauty stuff & fashion. You can say I am breathing beauty & fashion 24/7. nothing less. 

YOU: I’m sure all the guys would like to know if this gorgeous babe is currently already taken or available.
GK: Yes I am. Single now. But not in a hurry to find love. Unless I meet someone who is serious and feels right. 

YOU: So your ideal guy would be...?
GK: Someone who is confident & driven. Doing something he loves & pursuing his dream. I think a guy is most attractive when he is serious at work and working intently on his goals. 
Men who are honest and with integrity and a sense of humour. I love a good laugh. They always say my laugh is super infectious! And he must be 100% faithful & takes good care of me. Ultimately, I dont go by the list. I go with my instincts. I am quite visual too. 
Is it really that rare to find in Singapore? They always say, these guys are already married or never exist. Tell me! Are they really all married & only in the dreams?

YOU: Do you think most guys get intimidated by your strong qualities?
GK: Yeah I get that very often. My girlfriends always tell me that most guys like those soft spoken girls, girls who are simple and not so high achievers. And I always get mistaken as already taken. So often guys also won't even dare to date me. But that's not true. Guys still ask, cos they are just guys.
Fortunately I am very good-humoured and amiable. I make friends easily. People who don't know me well, sometimes might think I look sweet. But I am very firm and always have my voice on my beliefs. 

YOU: Would you ever pursue a guy?
GK: It's the new age era perhaps. Don't be deceived by my modernista appearance, I am still quite traditional at heart when it comes to dating. 

~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream

New beginnings

Was watching Michelle Phan's latest video and heard these words that I always believe in.

"Life is full of surprises. We never know what moments will inspire the next chapter in our story, there is a saying that, we must move on from our past in order to fully appreciate our new beginning. Starting over can be hard, but change in life is only possible when we no longer stand still. Change is sweet, and can inspire us to try new things, especially when we are moving on to something. I believe everything happens for a reason, good and bad. Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happens. Holding on to regrets can prevent you from living life to the fullest. If you don't allow it to happen, you may never know what you're missing. 
If destiny is calling out your name, answer it.... you might be in for a new adventure.

So keep your mind, heart and eyes open.
And a new adventure will find you."


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainzaBeauty EditorLive Your DreamTweet

Are you "In Your Element"?

To be in your element.

Something you are naturally good at, where you have passion in,
where you put ur heart & soul in something.

How do u know if you are in the element?

When time flies.
When u are lost in the activity.
Because you are doing something you love.
When time seems to shift - an hour feels like 5mins! But if you hated doing something, 5 mins feel like an hour.

Being in the element is also Being In The Zone.
Being in the moment,
being here & now
It is very important to really appreciate what you are doing.

You feel centered, present, focused & everything resonates within you & around you.

That's when you know you found your life passion.



Something else I wanna share too before calling it a night!


Xoxo,
Gelainza

Brilliant Dreams

"When I was 17, my heart was filled with brillant dreams.my heart would call and I would gladly go...as time goes by reality destroys our hopes and dignity...there's nothing left but shadows on the wall.But just remember who you are, and where you are from and you've come so far.and never ever let them see you fall.."

when you stop believing in love or the truth, as the time goes by, reality destroys your hopes & dignity... you might already forgot what you really want and what can really make you happy. The thoughts we keep,the people we meet,the books we read,if our hearts & minds are open,and ready,the TIME is now to be whoever you are, be with whoever makes you happy, and things just flow. When you are in the flow, when everything is in sync... AWESOME THINGS can happen.
Why hold on to something you dislike everyday (your job, your relationship, your friendships) wishing for the better tomorrow, when many circumstances have proven that you are just wishing under the wrong apple tree to bear you cherries? The BIGGEST ideas came from believing. If we listen too much to the society's noises, they all might just drown out our real calling. Isnt it true? Your true calling will serve alot more people.
Be open. Open to new possibilities, people, ideas and keep the heart young. - luve, Gelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdhYzXobHEk&ob=av3n

Lyrics | Omd lyrics - Walking On The Milky Way lyrics~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainzaBeauty EditorLive Your DreamTweet

Make a difference

Feels exuberant when you know that.. as you dedicate your life to grooming people, each time you leave others feeling & looking BETTER, improved version & more confident than before they met you, you knew you have made a difference to people's lives. That feeling is better than ... ;p

Have you have this feeling before?
I hope you do...or will eventually do.

Xoxo, Gelainza

~The Midas Touch~

Isn't this pretty??? Luve it! Gorgeous!

Born to Be Somebody - Justin Bieber

Born To Be Somebody lyrics


There's a dream in my soul,
a fire that's deep inside me.
There's a me no one knows
waiting to be set free.

I'm gonna see that day;
I can feel it,
I can taste it.
Change is coming my way.

I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lightning,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.

This life can kick you around,
(woah)
this world can make you feel small.
(woah)
They will not keep me down.
(Woah)
I was born to stand tall.

I'm goin' all the way.
I can feel it, I believe it.
I'm here, I'm here to stay.

I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lightning,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.

Feel it,
believe it,
dream it,
be it.

I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lighting,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.

Oh, oh,
oh, oh...

And this world will belong to me.

Ye-ah, ye-ah, ohh...

And this world will belong to me.


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet

Renewed spirit

i hope you dance


Something worth leaving behind


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet

Live a dream

A friend of mine shared this link on FB...when life disappoints you, it's your choice to live it up!
and I watched it...
i am moved. So touched. I cried. Tears of sadness and pride at the same time for this guy.
He belongs to the stage on classical performance. Such bass and magnetism in his voice quality, put him in a classic suit black and white, he looks the part already!

Sung Bong Choi: "I don't sing very well, but when I sing, I feel like a different person. I just want to be like other normal person."

His exceptional hair-raising incredible bass voice quality, a voice that can move millions of audience..... la classico! 6 million views now and wayy to gooooo...
More imptly, he rise up against all odds since being abandoned when he was 3 all those pain he went through to where he stands today. *cries
I wish him all the best!



~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet

Write your life yourself

I once read a ziglar quote that I got immediately intrigued in...and follow till today.




You know... When you got overwhelmed and almost drowning in the sea of work & what not yours, you forgot about it. That's what happens to me. I lost my direction & purpose in life.
What I truly want...I mean my heart. Deep inside, the goal & DREAM is so strong!
It's burning slowly and picking up fire again when I give it attention!

Today, I am reminded of it again.
It's been a while since I read it and apply it! Now is the time again for some heart to heart with myself reflections.


" First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
Life is a grindstone. Whether it wears you down or polishes you up depends on what YOU are made of."
~Zig Ziglar

What I want to be, who I want to be, who I am, remind myself this again and again. Keep in mind who I am. What I want to achieve! I really want to go out there & try out the real world! New York / Paris!

I want to work with a brand/ company who has resources to invest in me, groom me & allow me to grow immensely FAST!
Time I dont have to waste! I want it quick! I want it now!

I know I have nothing to lose,
and when I become transfixed on a passionate goal, I always give my all-> time & energy.
I am willing to work hard (& smart!) and give everything I have to be working towards becoming the No.1 fashion runways/ shows and become the BEST in the makeup industry, the IT celebrity artist!
Perhaps... Perhaps 3.. Or 5years later, I may come back again to Singapore and build my own beauty brand!

xoxo, Gelainza

Thoughts...

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in

Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Katy Perry Firework lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com/katy-perry-firework-lyrics.html

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe"


Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through

~ Katy Perry lyrics on Firework


~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet