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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

My Braces Journey | 4th Month

Been wanting to blog about my teeth and braces journey for awhile now but I was shy to show you my before and after photos lol. Since I'm taking a short break from cosplay and costume making , I am suddenly filled with inspiration to blog more. ( so do enjoy this while it last lol ! )

My teeth has always been crooked with a super big protruding " tiger teeth " on my right side of my upper teeth. But I wasn't really bothered about it till one day I was too free I guess ? I snap photos of my teeth and I was SHOCKED. ( ≧Д≦)

This was August 2014.

I always knew that my teeth is crooked but I didn't know that it was THAT bad. As you can see my upper and lower teeth were really crooked . Not really sure how to describe this but it's as if my teeth are dancing tango , front and back lol. 

So , I went for consultation with my orthodontist in PJ. She looked at my teeth and told me it's called overcrowding meaning I have too many tooth . Maybe due to my baby tooth drop too fast when I was younger that's why my teeth don't have enough space to grow properly.

To start my braces , I need to extract 4 teeth in total. ( BIG GASP ) It was kinda shocking to me because my teeth are quite healthy * self praise * and I never extract any teeth since 7 years old ! I'm extremely afraid of dentist / needles / pain and etc.

Guess what ? Since it's hard to get a booking at my orthodontist , she suggested that I extract two teeth on the spot and another two next week so I can start my braces faster lol.

And ..... I extracted two on that day itself. I was like , " NOOOOOOO WHY DID I SAY YES AHHH OHHHHHH . " My first teeth extraction after so many years was traumatizing. Since my tiger tooth is blocking the tooth they wanna extract , half my root is actually broken inside. ( till now it's still embedded inside my gums ) It was really painful because they spent like an hour trying to get it out and all I can hear is digging and drilling .
 。：゜(；´∩｀；)゜：。

After I got home , I was wondering why did I even do this. It was so painful that I had to go for painkillers for a week and I woke up midnight due to insane amount of pain lol. I almost didn't wanna go for the second extraction. I told my close friends that I wanna change my mind ! * laughs * They were like , " How bout the gap in your teeth ?? ". I said , " It's ok , I can live with it ". (ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ

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Fast forward one month , my dear photographer and friend Kenneth actually went ahead and gotten his braces earlier than me lol. He was kinda laughing at me and asking when am I going for the second extraction or else my empty gap will close orz. I was still hesistant back then because I'm afraid of how I will look after I wear braces.

I spent nights doing research about braces and reading other people's blog about their braces journey. Some have even worse teeth than mine and their got straight pretty quick ! To be honest I'm also scared that I won't be able to attend events anymore because I'm not really confident about how I will look with braces. I'm scared that I won't look the same anymore.

But after much encouragement from my friends , especially Soo Weai who had braces for two years ( she have super nice teeth now ) I went for the second extraction and this time it was quick and painless ! Just 5 mins and it's done wheeeeee ! ヾ(◍’౪`◍)ﾉﾞ♡

November 2014

I got my braces done before AFA Singapore 2014. At first I wanted to wait till AFASG is over ( was still worried how I will look in cosplay + braces lol ) With the extra push from my friends , I just go ahead and get it done for good lol. （*´▽｀*）

My first reaction when I took photos of my teeth was , " Aiyer , so ugly one how arr ?? " My teeth were super crooked so the metal brackets were in and out so it looks kinda ugly to me. I was super self conscious too like when I go out I feel like people is looking at my teeth and judging me lol.

I even opt for clear bands because I thought it would be less obvious that I had braces on. ( looking back now I think clear bands made it pop even more )

I attended AFASG with braces for the very first time . I was really nervous to be honest . But to my surprise , 50 % of the people I met were wearing braces too. I still feel kinda awkward with my braces that I smile with my lips closed lol. I'm actually very happy during the event but I was self conscious with my braces so I think people get confused like I'm tired or something lol. ＼（＠；◇；＠）／

January 2015

I used to look at the mirror everyday when I just gotten my braces . Feels like my teeth are not moving and I get disappointed. Slowly , I learnt to stop looking at the mirror and soon my braces became part of my life. 

By January 2015 , which was my second month with braces you can see that my teeth position have changed dramatically lol.  My protruding tiger teeth came down already and my lower teeth were all pretty straight eehhh ? 

I was surprised at how quick my progress was ! I mean it's just two months and my teeth were pretty straight already. ( THANK YOU MY ORTHODONTIST !!! )

February 2015

I went for my 3rd braces tightening session and this time I changed into pink bands for Valentines ! By then , I was quite comfortable with my braces already and even showing it off smiles in event !

Before having my braces , I was also concerned about FOOD. I like to eat yummy food and with braces I would gave to give up a lot of things. I'm not sure if it's a curse or blessing , I have no problems with any kind of food lol. ( means no diet for me since I have no problem with chewing eeeeee ) （（●´∧｀●））

March 2015

By March , there isn't much difference with February but my orthodontist told me that my progress is good ! She even changed a thicker wire for my lower teeth but my upper teeth needs more time she said.

Braces is like one of my best decision in life ever lol ! Makes me feel silly thinking about all the hesitation and doubts I had last year. Imagine that back then I rather have 4 gaps in my mouth then to finish up my braces ! 

I have no problems with monthly braces adjustments so far. It will be a little tight and little pain but other than that it's no big deal ! In fact I'm enjoying the pain because it feels like the wire is doing something ! ( or my Orthodontist is being gentle with me ? I don't know hehe )

The monthly braces tightening session only takes 5 minutes ! I'm still not very adventurous with the band colours though ~ now I'm in love with pink ! (*´∀｀*人*´∀｀*)

Before and After Braces , 4th Month with Braces.

My orthodontist tells me that my braces will take about 1.5 years and maybe another year for retainer. 1.5 years seems to be short compared to other people who needs to wear it for 3 years hmmm. So I guess I'm quite lucky ? I'm looking forward to meeting my orthodontist every month and also the day I can remove my braces ! Can't wait to see my smile when it's done ! （〃・ω・〃）

November 2014

This was my first photoshoot with Kenneth from KennTee Photography after I got my braces ! I think from this photoshoot , only 1 or 2 photos can be used lol. I was super awkward and sad that I lost my duck smile that I spent years perfecting it.... ( maybe not lol )

Back then I was complaining to Kenneth , " Bro how laaaaa ? How to meet people like this ? " * sigh *

February 2015

This is my Da Qiao from Dynasty Warriors 8 photoshoot in February ! By Feb , I started to be more confident with my smile now. I don't mind that my braces are showing too. Kenneth keeps the braces there for me and not photoshop it away . I like it and loving my braces hehe ! ლ(´◉❥◉｀ლ)

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Before I got my braces , many people asking me why and telling me that my tiger tooth is cute. Well , my tiger tooth maybe cute ? But man ... you guys should really see how my teeth look like before braces. I think it looks like predator and alien-ish and maybe like a crocodile I don't know haha !

So , yeah ! This is the story of my braces journey so far ~ it's only the 4th month and there are months more to go but I'm feeling great ! Was hesitating lots before this , hands down the best decision ever made !

Shall update more in the future if there is any more changes to my teeth. Stay tuned !

Love,

YingTze