I cut my own hair.

I am really bad at maintaining my hair. Last time it was cut was a while ago. Like months. Yeah, it's that bad.

I recently saw some pictures of me from this past weekend and was shocked at how unkempt my hair looked. I mean, wavy here, straight there, and really messy. It was time for a cut. But because I'm low on funds, I figured I would try cutting it myself.

It can't be that hard, right? It's just hair. It grows back. It's not rocket science. It's definitely not engineering, and I figure if I can design new medical devices, I can surely cut hair. Plus, I'm Vietnamese; it's in my blood.

So here are the results. No "before" this time. I was too in a hurry to chop these locks!

Length Cut: 4-5 inches
Time: 50 minutes (yes, I am impatient, and I rushed a little)
Method: Wet cut, layered in back w/ razor, feathered in front w/ shears
Drying: Blow dry, straightened (to make sure it was even... check!)
Products: Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide, Redken Forceful 23 Finishing Spray

Crime Scene

Finished Product

Not too bad of an experience. It'll be better next time. I hope.

Hello, Antique Rose.

Please welcome Antique Rose leather to the shop! Get this baby ruche, or ask for a mama ruche, briefcase, or hip pocket.

Custom orders always welcome!

Go ahead, treat yourself.

happy hour: lychee ginger martini

I'm behind on my daily reads. By a month. But as I was browsing, I found something worth trying for happy hour!

1.5 oz lychee juice
1.5 oz domain de canton
1.5 oz vodka
1 lychee

1. Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and pour the ingredients in. Give it a shake and pour liquid into a glass.
2. Top it off with a lychee and bask in the delicious glory of the lychee ginger martini.

source: eat make read

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There's a little pocket that will protect your iphone from the rest of your goods. Yeah, I thought about you when I designed it. ;)

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I want a new camera.

I've been saving up money for an SLR for a while. Still need to sell more bags to make the big purchase, but to make use of what I have, I took some engagement photos of my dear friends Stu and Keris. It was so much fun! I've never had so much fun moving my friends into positions so I can photograph them. Not to mention I had to get in strange positions to get certain shots. But all-in-all, I think it was a success! :)

You can see more here.

A special thanks to Stu and Keris for being my test subjects for my up-n-coming photography career! :)