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Hello Everyone ~~ I'm back !

My blog is pretty much abandoned because August - November was really hectic for me.

I am traveling quite often , I do update my Facebook/ Instagram / Twitter daily but my blog is just ... I do enjoy blogging but when I'm not busy with something I feel like just laying on my bed ha ha ha. ( It's a bad habit don't follow me ! )

I always think that I don't have enough time , but now I feel that it's just excuses.

Everyone have the same hours a day , why they can do it while I can't ? 

So now I will try to update my blog at least 3 x a month.

I think that it's do-able ? * laughs *

Nowadays I'm into drinking hot tea. 

I used to only drink cold drinks but lately I tried drinking green tea for detox ! ( for burning fats hahahahaha ) I can feel that my skin is better after drinking at least a cup per day. As a cosplayer , I really need to take care of my skin but one thing I can't do till now is. . . sleeping early lol.

I love the Japanese Tea mixed with Roasted Rice. 

It smells good !

Not much encounters with acne.

( maybe it's the green tea ? )

Drinking hot tea after a tiring day just feels so good !

About my working space !

I took some time cleaning my messy sewing / computer room.

It's usually very chaotic after a cosplay event. I couldn't focus on making new costumes if it's so messy so I cleared out everything and re-arranged all my things.

See ? Feels so much better.

But I know that I'll mess it up again in a week.

It's time for more events in November and December !

My new desktop wallpaper.

It's my Rize Kamishiro cosplay from Tokyo Ghoul.

I love this costume a lot , one of my best costume made this year.

How I wish I have a Kaneki hehe.

About my cats !

For those who doesn't know , I have 6 cats at home.

But why don't you see all six you say ?

It's because I only allow obedient ones into my sewing room.

Some are really naughty so I afraid that they would hurt themselves around all my sewing stuff.

So far , Trumpet and Fatty are my most trusted cats lol.

Why ?

When they enter my room , they would just be happy laying down beside or near me.

( while others jump around , up and down ... some even drag my mannequin down on the floor ) * sweats *

Fatty is the most understanding.

He will always have the special spot in my heart.

As for my braces , it has been a year since I have them.

I'm really happy with my teeth , it's straight now and I think the progress is good.

Though my orthodontist never praises me , but I guess my teeth are doing well ?

Probably I can remove it in another 6 months.

I'm excited to see my new smile.

I love eggs !

Whenever I eat outside for breakfast / brunch I'll go for dishes with eggs.

Poached eggs , half boiled eggs , sunny side up ~ I love them all !

I've been watching my carb intake too.

I try to avoid having rice or noodles for about 3 weeks now ?

Started light exercises too.

As I get older , I think it's important to have a healthy body.

Or else I won't be able to keep up with busy schedules.

It'll be no fun if I'm sick right ? 

I love Korean BBQ.

Meat and lots of vegetables.

I tried eating kimchi too !

Everyone knows that I don't eat spicy food but I just wanna try more new things.

I love it ! It's a little spicy but I love the taste.

One thing I couldn't resist. DESSERTS.

I love pancakes / waffles / ice-cream and especially cakes.

I'm in love with Crepe Cakes nowadays.

( It feels less guilty to eat compared to cakes )

My favorite crepe cake is Tiramisu.

" Are you sure you call that diet YingTze ?! "

I think it's okay to have it once or twice a week. Having a slice of cake doesn't mean that my whole diet or effort is ruined just because of that one piece of cake. It's okay to indulge once in awhile ! Don't be too hard on yourself.

I'm a big fan of Latte now !

I love my latte without sugar.

I enjoy trying out different cafe for their latte.

Some are really strong and difficult to drink but some are okay.

I start to like latte thanks to Kenneth. We usually wake up early in the morning for photoshoots and I'll be a zombie so he introduced latte to me. I was a mocha person , but it has lots of sugar ~ I enjoy my latte much more now !

I made more friends too.

When I say that I'm a shy person , nobody believes me lol.

I'm quite shy in nature . ( I know you all are laughing now , no way YingTze shy ?! )

I used to be very anti-social when I was younger but I slowly changed. As I cosplay more and go to more events , I meet more people and friends - it slowly changed me. I love making friends and I love to... talk a lot. ha ha ha !

This month , I get to meet Pugoffka and Nimnul from Ukraine. They are both really fun people and inspiring too. They were guests for GAMEPLAN , and event in Kuala Lumpur. When I knew that they were coming , I was like " I must go and see them ! " We talked during the event and I was lucky enough to be able to have a photoshoot with Pugoffka.

Am I nervous ?

Of course I am !! ( but I control only /shy )

Pugoffka was really sweet so I wasn't that nervous afterall.

Nimnul is super strong !!

I asked him how heavy can he lift on his shoulders and he said " 120 KG max ? "

( I'm very heavy but I'm not 120 KG so I think maybe can .. )

And he lifted me up !!!!

I'm sorry if I'm heavy ha ha ha !

I've never been lifted by a man before so I was kinda ... excited hehe .

Thanks Nimnul !

Gifts from Pugoffka and Nimnul.

Thank you very much ! ( the cat drawing reminds me of Trumpet lol )

( Astarohime is the wondeful Ciel in the photobook ~~ the photos are gorgeousssss !! )

I hope to see you both again next year.

* wishes hard *

I also met Ely and the photographer behind Ely's Cosplay Photobooks , KAFA.

I have three of Ely's photobooks , she is extremely cute in real life ! I want to bring her back home. She is a cat lover too !!

Happy to be able to work with KAFA for a photoshoot too during his stay in KL.

Working with other photographers makes me nervous too because I'm usually in my own comfort zone. But I want to improve myself ~ so I must learn to step out of my comfort zone.

Thanks for the awesome work of art !
My fav work from Ely so far !
" Seifuku Tsuno Syoujou. "





Visited my darling wife from Thailand , Onnies !
It has been awhile since I go to events and not cosplaying.
I just wanna meet my sweetie wife and I want to support her !!






It's my first time meeting her since she had braces.
Her smile still looks as sunny as ever , maybe even cuter with braces !!






I think I haven't been working on new costumes for awhile now.
I was really exhausted in September because my events were back to back and I was making costumes in between breaks. So after AFAID I took a month break from costume making. But I'm ready now. Two more events to go !!!











For those who are new to me and my blog.
Yes , I make my own costumes. Making costumes is a big part on how I can continue cosplaying passionately after so long. 
I enjoy making costumes very much , especially dresses.
My style of costume making is using different types of fabrics / laces / trimmings to make a costume that is uniquely mine. * cough cough *








I attended COSMART 2015.
It was my third COSMART event so far. It's a great event where you can find cosplay costumes / wigs / all sorts of accessories that's affordable. It's easier for people who wanted to try cosplaying , a chance to do so. Cosplay costumes or wigs used to be very difficult to source and now it's readily available. Isn't it lovely ?

I managed to sell a part of my costume collections too.
It's difficult for me to part with my cosplay costumes since I spent lots of time making them.
But it would be selfish for me to keep them hidden in my closet too.
I hope that their new owners will love them !





Another update !
I have two SmartDolls now.

( SMART DOLLS are created by Danny Choo )

Kizuna Yumeno and Mirai Suenaga.
I made these outfits for them ~ as you can see I love laces. ( a lot lol )
I want to make new outfits for them as soon as I'm done with my costume for AFASG !







I went to ALICE NINE ( A9 ) concert with my beloved team !
I'm usually too tired to go for concerts after event but this time I went for a concert right after COSMART ~ I was thinking , I should just go and experience things out there. Not just going home and sleep... I have lost so many opportunities to have fun.

Guess what ? Despite being tired , I enjoyed the concert very much.
It's a new experience for all of us and I'm glad to be able to share it with my close friends.







I screamed in a way that my friends were judging me.
( Hermes screamed with me too * cough cough * )

Watching a concert LIVE is different from watching it on Youtube.
Everyone waiting and anticipating a show , seeing the band perform with so much energy makes the audience energetic as well. I saw lots of people head banging like mad.
Like some Patene Hair Model flipping their hair back and forth.
( I would do it too but I was wearing a wig ha ha ha )

I would love to go for more concerts.
And oh ! Tora is so HOT.

p/s : Thank you James !






I worked on my first costume for AFASG this year.
It's from One Piece !

Took me 12 hours ++ to complete this costume.
As for the other two costumes, I'll have to source for the fabric during 
my holiday in Bangkok this week.







Yes , it's the " Pirate Empress " Boa Hancock.
I think I need to exercise more before AFASG and really watch my diet.
This is such a challenging character to portray for me.
I hope that I can do her justice.





When I get back from my Bangkok Trip , I'll have 11 days to work on 2 more costumes.
Will I be crazy ? Maybe. I'm a little panic now but I'm sure that somehow I'll be able to do it.
*prays hard ahahahahahaha *

I hope that I'll get inspired by the materials in Bangkok for my remaining two cosplay costumes. I'm kinda worried to be honest , but this holiday has been planned since earlier this year ... I just need to learn to relax myself more. I need to go now because...

I haven't pack my luggage for my flight tomorrow lol.

Till then .
I will update this once a week.

( maybe )

I will snap many photos in Bangkok for sure !

With Love ,
YingTze