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Moving Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:12:00 +0000

I've officially moved to my Chinese/English (and occasionally Spanish) language blog. HERE!
I have yet to really do any work on it, so don't worry, it won't look this shitty for long (hopefully haha).

Thank you,

Coco<3

Spring Cleaning Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Here are a few things (I apologize for crappy iphone quality photos, but I've been very busy lately) I have decided to giveaway. However, I will probably throw in some more items. Everything is new and never used except for the Tigi Catwalk defrizzer spray (which I only used a few times).

INCLUDED: Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Perfume, Tigi Catwalk defrizzer, F21 nails, JASON deodorant, 2 bracelets (one is from The GAP, not sure about the other one), Clip-in hair bow, double sided compact mirror, "Save A Life. Adopt A Pet" magnet, Cute Sanrio baggie with A LOT of Hello Kitty pins, "Dog Fighters Are Cowards!" car magnet, Aquamoist samples from Taiwan (A LOT! of them haha)

TO ENTER: Simply follow me via Google friend connect, tweeting this giveaway, however, will get you more entries. Please comment with your email address though, so if you win, I can contact you.

Thank you,

-Coco<3

Grey Muzzle Flower Power

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0000

Hi. I'm Dropping by with a quick post with a cause.

I have just read a post by girliegirlarmy that inspired me to do a little spring-themed retail therapy for elderly doggies. To read more about what I'm about to talk about, please read her post.

Anyway, if you will go here, you will see an array of many pretty flowers that you can plant yourself! However, the cool thing is that if you purchase a set of these bulbs (flower seeds), 50% of the profit will be given to The Grey Muzzle Organization (click the link to see their site) so they can continue helping to foster and sponsor senior doggies, providing them with the shelter and medical attention that they need.

PLEASE, be kind and purchase some flowers to plant. It's a fun, calming warm weather activity. If you are not the "flower planting type", well here's a good Mother's Day idea (yes, that is just around the corner!)

THANK YOU!

-Coco<3

PS. I bought the butterfly flowers, so the pretty Monarch butterflies get some use out of them too. [:

Items for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Sony Cybershot camera over at my blogshop (click the herbivore cosmetics link at the top) still for sale, and I have the purple Blackberry curve for sale (will put up photos soon)

PLEASE EMAIL/COMMENT IF INTERESTED!

Thankies!

New Comment System

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0000

I just added a new application for commenting [: Feel free to try it out!

Take Care, Japan

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +0000

LAUGH, PUPPETS!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:05:00 +0000

So, this gave me a good laugh. You're welcome.

NEXT STOP: SPRING BREAK, NEUROSIS, & FRUSTRATION- YAY ME!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:23:00 +0000

Hola Coconuts!

Spring break is next week and I finally have a few days to relax...sooo, perhaps I'll get in a post or two...

Just wanted to know if you had any ideas/suggestions/blog posts you'd want to see me do [:

HOWEVER,

I guess I will do a quick life update now:

I have been EXTREMELY stressed and anxious lately..like to the point of panic attack mode...I have been trying to talk to the therapist at my school (she takes a good while to get in with...). Therefore, I'm thinking about finding a psychologist around here that is at least a tad respectable. However, I do not like the idea of medication and "relaxation techniques" to me are more like "piss me the f*ck off techniques". But seriously, I get very annoyed and frustrated when I even try to calm down and relax. I feel like I've lost all control...my mind and body just do whatever the hell they want, when and where they want. FML.

So, I have really been researching the idea of emotional support animals/psychiatric service dogs. PSD sound the best for me though, because I become very anxious in public/social settings. Does anyone have any advice they can offer about this topic? I live in a no pets apartment, but if I obtain a letter from a therapist I can have one.

Thank you! Advice is GREATLY appreciated!

Quick Tip #2

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:37:00 +0000

Tired of constantly purchasing your typical expensive moisturizer (or cheap, possibly unhealthy everyday one)? Try this instead:

Switch out your nightly moisturizer for a vitamin E softgel/capsule.

I bought the Solgar brand Vitamin E 400 IU Vegetarian Softgels. (I think they may actually be vegan though, not sure /: ) They can be bought rather cheaply on Amazon.com [:

After I wash my face and apply toner, I use a needle to poke a hole in the softgel and squeeze out some vitamin E oil. In all honesty, you only really need half of the oil in one softgel to cover your face and some of your neck, so the bottle should last a lot longer than any bottle of facial moisturizer.

Since switching out my moisturizer for vitamin E oil, I've had great results! My skin appears to have lost some of its pesky wrinkles and my pores are even looking a tad better! Before you say "this won't work for me, I have dry/oily/whatever skin", I have combination skin that is also rather sensitive, so I'd say it's pretty safe for anyone! [:

At this moment, I wish I had...

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:26:00 +0000

intelligence like this guy...

Quick Tip #1

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:21:00 +0000

Run out of eye makeup remover? USE BABY OIL! I just recently started using baby oil, SO EFFING CHEAP AND NICE! It works better than any other makeup remover I've ever used! No joke!

XIN NIAN KUAI LE

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:45:00 +0000

Happy CNY to everyone! I have been very busy and hope to blog soon!

Gong xi fa cai<3

<--I WANT! WAHHH ]:

Anyway...byebye!

CSN STORES GIVEAWAY WINNER!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:32:00 +0000

Seriously, didn't have the best turnout for my first giveaway, but here we go...

AND THE WINNER IS Aubrey Charlebois, via RANDOM.ORG's random number generator (entries were numbered in the order that I received them).

I tried to save the photo and share it here of the screenshot. However, photobucket being a pain, so just take my word for it.

Thank you!

CAMERA FOR SALE!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:01:00 +0000

Check it out over at the store! Great deal and rarely used!

CSN Stores GIVEAWAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Advertorial/Giveaway

ATTENTION COCO-NUTS!

I will be having a giveaway sponsored by CSN Stores. You may ask who they are out of curiosity, and because you want to see if it's something free that you would live to obtain. WELL, CSN Stores has over 200 online stores! At these stores, you can find everything from modern dining room furniture to cute cookware to chic lighting pieces!

In an attempt to make this post a little more personal, I will share with you a few things I really like from one of their websites.

ELECTRIC FIREPLACES

HOLIDAY DECOR

RUGS

AND MUCH MORE!

Here is what you will receive in this giveaway: $35 gift certificate toward anything on CSN Stores' 200+ sites!

Now, all you want to do is enter, right? Ok.

RULES

1. Be a follower of this blog.

2. Be a resident of U.S./Canada

3. Must provide an email address so I can contact you if needed.

ENTER BY COMMENTING ON THIS POST!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HUBBY!

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:36:00 +0000

I just wanted to wish my hubby a happy birthday. He's 24 now. So...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HUBBY!<3

Birthday Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:27:00 +0000

Today is my birthday. Like always, I don't capture what I should in photos.

Anyway,

I am now 20. YAYY -_-

Anyway, here was my vegan cake that my stepmom made for me[:
IT WAS DELISH!<3

New Years Resolutions UPDATED

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0000

*UPDATED- I decided to update this list with how I plan on achieving each goal/resolution, because one cannot achieve something without a plan, right?

1. Build up a vegan cosmetic company and obtain loyal customers
-have friends/family members use my products and advertise by word-of-mouth (it's a start, right?)
2. Like always, improve my grades. /:
-be more organized
-review notes every night after classes
3. Be a better, more thoughtful girlfriend
-not yell so much, plan fun dates, etc.
4. Save $
-NO MORE CLOTHES SHOPPING!
5. Buy Mommy Coco a netbook
-save up $ and hopefully by the end of January, I'll have enough

Wish me luck? [: What are your resolutions?

Day 30 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:47:00 +0000

Day 30 – Who are you?
-like how I rushed through these posts at the last minute? haha, well finals and studying held me back a little, and I really wanted to finish these posts before the new year.

Anyway, I guess I should attempt to describe myself?

I am known as many names, by birth: Cortney, by nickname and by Hubby's friends in Taiwan: Coco, and in a few years by Taiwan document: 戴茹恩/dai ru en.

I am working toward a major in psychology, a minor in Spanish, and probably a minor in sociology.

I was going to obtain my PhD, because I wanted to be called "Dr. Tai" haha wtf. However, I'd rather have fun and save some strays in Taiwan while I can/before I'm ancient. haha.

I like pretty things, but I'm not all that materialistic. I cannot wait until my hair is long enough to touch my waist. I love having long fingernails, although they make work difficult haha.

Peace between humans and all animals is what I'd most like to see.

What else can I say? Not much.

PS. Like my new Chinese name? My bff, Jamie and my Hubby helped me pick it [:

Day 29 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Day 29 – In this past month, what have you learned

hmm...I learned that...
-Taiwan IS where I want to be after graduation, not grad school
-I need to be stingy as hell with my $ and save up!
-I need to begin working harder to achieve some of my bigger goals

That's pretty much it...

Day 28 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:25:00 +0000

Day 28 – A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?

Well, I decided to point out the obvious change, I'm growing my hair long again and keep having it dyed darker (because it fades since there's still blonde underneath >.<) Hopefully it's better this way.

Day 27 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:17:00 +0000

Day 27 – Why are you doing this 30 day challenge

Need to blog more...Needed some material? Dunno. haha wtf.

Day 26 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:12:00 +0000

Day 26 – What you think about your friends

Wow, this is a difficult one, and I'm sure I won't cover everyone, but here it goes...

1. Hubby- I absolutely have to list him as a friend, because he is not just the man I want to marry, he really is a great friend too! We do everything together (not sure if this is mentally healthy haha). Hubby is a great man, a hard worker, and extremely loyal (if he wasn't, I'd castrate him in a heartbeat [: hehe)
2. Jamie- My "bff" from Singapore<3 We met accidentally and I'm so happy we did! We seem to be so similar in many ways and if she can make it to the U.S., she will be in my wedding! [:
3. Brittani- I've known her since I moved near the end of sixth grade, and we've definitely had our petty fights. However, when I'm upset, she's always there.
4. Jenna- All I can say about Jenna is she is so sweet! I have never seen her bitch and complain haha. She really is a good friend to have!
5. Caroline- I really miss gym class with her ]:

These are just a few friends that are important to me...I'm sorry if I'm too lazy to include a lot of people.

Day 25 of 30 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Day 25 – What I would find in your bag

Here is my bag. I bought it at FE21 (department store) in Taoyuan I think...but it's been holding out since May...f*ck it's life. haha.

Here is the side. Both sides have convenient and very deep pockets! [:

I also have a keychain we bought at Danshui or whatever haha. It's Hubby's last name<3

And here's the back with another large, convenient pocket, kinda like a kangaroo's pouch, but on the back and used for storing ipods and wo de dianhua [:

Here's a photo of the MESSY inside yuck! haha

Items starting from upper left:
1. some cheap plastic Calvin Klein sunglasses that I don't have to worry about scratching haha
2. Wallet
3. JASON Lavender hand/body lotion- smells very light and innocent!
4. Eco-friendly water bottle hehe [:
5. Sanitizer!!!!!!!
6. Dirty-ass pink hello kitty gloves- dirty as hell from walking dogs at shelter
7. Hello Kitty pencil/pen/highlighter case (from Taiwan too!)
8. Keys
9. Ladybug purse hanger- No one likes a germy/dirty purse!
10. Anna Sui Rx glasses in case (need some new ones!)
11. Leopard print tampon case (yes, I did jump on the bandwagon of discretely hiding my feminine products haha wtf)
12. My Lip Stuff "Strawbunny" charitabalm
13. Movie tickets from last night (Chronicles of Narnia-Voyage of the Dawn Treader- was very good and made me cry at end! Couldn't get over how much the lion looks like my cat, Buddy)

Haha a closeup of my keys...so many! Like my I<3Jason keychain? haha my mommy actually bought that for me [:

and here's my lanyard...after one of the shelter cats decided he wanted it haha

Ok I'm done here for now...Have to get back to being all "domestic" and cleaning haha byebye<3

noreply@blogger.com (Coco Tai) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:36:00 +0000

Hubby pulled this up on my laptop so when I opened it this played...

haha I love you, Hubby!<3

PS. Hubby and I are trying to find a Chinese name for me, because when I'm in Taiwan, he said I'd need one for paperwork. So, if you'd like to name me or a baby girl and you can't/don't want to have a baby, here's your chance! haha. PLEASE leave your suggestions in the comments [:

PPS. If it help, Hubby's last name is 戴 or Tai