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Girl, you got Skrillex hair! I know. NEW HAIRDO : The side-shaven buzzcut!

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

 

As many of you would know, I am generally known as that red-head blogger girl.

I wouldn't expect anything else, considering the fact that I have donned red hair since 2006.

 

Including having a blog category of 'Hair Escapades' which documents bits & pieces of all things hair-related.
Anyway….new year, new look!

 

Imma be sporting a side-shaven buzzcut now!

 

 

Byebye to an entire chunk of long red hair

 

Still debating whether or not I should do it at that time

But hey, why not take the plunge? ;)

 

 

Apart from that, I'm still that same ol' redhead that you know me as.

How can I not be? Not gonna change my signature look/colour for the world! :D

 

To be honest, I have yet to get used to this hipster hairstyle. :(

 

Prior to this, I would always just smile & love the camera at any angle thrown at me. 

But after having this hairdo, I couldn't help but to fidget irritably at the way it swept sometimes wrongly to the side, or ruffled in an awkward position.

 

Hence I wouldn't stop taking test-photos to determine which angle suits this hairdo best

 

 

Even my mom and the boyfie noticed. They asked me why I seem to be camwhoring so much more now.

Truth is, I wasn't exactly camwhoring for fun; more of trying miserably to identify what works with the new cut.

 

Sigh. Just Paranoid Parrot getting the better of me ;(

 

 

Less buzzcut showing

 

More buzzcut showing

 

 

These photos today are some of the angles or expressions that *actually* work.

I realized that other angles really made me look like a boy or a dyke :( :(

 

So I guess it's this angle for now until my undercut grows back


 

 

 

To my surprise, when I tweeted and Facebook-ed the photo of my new hairstyle, so many people commented how awesome it looks, how it really suits me and my character as well as my having this hairdo was "just so very you Jess!". 

 

 

Wow, I'm so relieved :)  Thanks so much everyone!!

It really made me feel better. Perhaps I'm just not used to actually walking around with it for the 1st time

 

Diagonal side view 

 

Candid bottom view

 

Oh and speaking of which, the other half had an undercut done too :)

 

 

Here's a real close-up and side view of how it really looks like

 

Who's this new Skrillette in the block?

 

If you're wondering who inspired my hairstyle, it's none other than Dubstep artiste SKRILLEX!

 

Skrillex aka Sonny Moore

 

After having my Skrillex-haircut, I googled up to see which other celebrity has had the same do done.

I found heaps!

 

 

British singer Cher Lloyd

 

 

 

Progressive House & Trance vocalist Emma Hewitt

 

 

Even pop singer Ke$ha has it

 

Gradually, taking heaps of photos and eventually finding my best angle that complements my new haircut made me fall in love with my new side-shaven undercut buzz even more and more.

Also, throughout the past few days when I was back in Penang for Chinese New Year, I was somewhat pleased to have random people stopping me in the mall or in the streets telling me things along the lines of :

To which I replied…

 

I know, right? :D

… and loving it by the day! 

 

 

 

 

 

A new Greek tattoo on my ribcage! A story of my tattoo journey and I throughout the years

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

 

Okay this is it.

Some of you have been requesting to see my tattoos (since 2 years ago – so sorry!) but I somehow didn't quite feel like sharing it in a blogpost.

But finally, I relented. Here's an entire post about my tattoos. Random decision, but here goes!


For those of you in the know, my most recent body art is a Greek tattoo on my ribcage; got it done last month in Singapore.

 

Greek scriptures and an original quote written by me

 

Just before I made my final decision to have it imprinted on my body forever

 

 

Just like all my previous tattoos, my design was printed out and carbon-copied onto my ribcage for positioning and preference purposes. 

 

So far so good!

I took an immediate liking to it and gave my inkmaster the green light

 

 

On the tattoo bench. Yup, I'm all set and ready to begin!

 

 

What did I get myself into?

 

 

Bring on 5 hours of intense and gruelling pain.

 

With each and every time I endure hours & hours of yet another hellish tattoo session,

I ask myself one question :

 

 

But oddly enough, I never fail to keep coming back every year and mark myself with another body art

Simply 'cos I adore tattoos, its intricacy on human flesh & how it is a new experience for me


They say pain is addictive. What say you?

 

I daresay that my ribcage tattoo was the worst, most excruciating experience I've ever had amongst all my other tattoos.

Funny thing was, I've always known the ribcage tattoo to be the most painful spot to ink on.

 

So intense that my inkmaster gave me some Tequila shots to down

 

Felt better after 2-3 shots. It helped to numb my senses

Alright. Breaktime over, continue the buzzing of the needle!

 

 

I've always wanted a tattoo in a foreign language, but never knew what language.

 

Chinese? Nah, I have Chinese heritage.

French? Nah. Too mainstream.

Latin? Nah. Sexy… but *still* quite mainstream.

Thai? Sanskrit? Arabic? Japanese?

 

 

Then it struck me 

A Greek tattoo came vaguely to mind since my high school days.

Unfortunately, I hadn't a single grasp nor knowledge whatsoever about the language and I didn't wanna trust Google Translate – of all things!

 

 

But guess what?

This year proves to be the best & most coincidental time for me to finally get started on my Greek tattoo because my Greek boyfriend and his father so kindly helped me translate the quotes I had in mind and pen out the sentences in perfect grammar for me.

For that, I wholeheartedly thank the both of you, Σας ευχαριστούμε Κωνσταντίνος και Γεώργιος!  

 

SEMI FRONTAL VIEW

After 5 hours into the procedure : and it's done!


So that was it. My latest (5th and counting!) tattoo – the ribcage tattoo in Greek.

What's next? Okay so… I know I owe you stories of my past 4 tattoos in the past.

 

So hit the button and let's begin!

 

 

It was my freshman year of college back in 2007.

So young and innocent… yet wild, bold and raring to go! 

 

2007 : 1st ink

The tribal heart lower back tattoo

 

It was done at a friend's house by a tattoo artist from Singapore who was touring Malaysia at that time.

Oh guess what? I found something quite interesting. My blogpost about this very first tattoo!

 

My reaction after reading that blogpost written by my 18 year old self :

 

Oh geez. Seriously, 18 year old Jess, seriously?

 

 

 

Exactly a year later….

 

2008 : 2nd ink

The tribal cat outline left shoulder blade tattoo

 

 

Trivia time! 

I deliberately requested one of my kitty's right eye to be blacked out.

Bet you didn't know, my own right eye is semi-blacked out as well. My right vision is terribly impaired.

 

 

Felt somewhat proud yet nervous at the same time.

Someone was interviewing & filming me throughout the process!

 

DONE DONE DONE!

Had it done in Mandala Tattoo parlour

 

 

Candid shot displaying my 1st two tattoos

 

 

Expecting another tattoo a year later? Well no, not in 2009.

Skipped a year of tattooing; that year put me through something more painful than that.

 

What can I say? The emotional pain that lingered outweighed physical pain any day.

But once that was over and dealt with…….

 

MADE A COMEBACK

2010 : 3rd ink

The Egyptian Eye of Horus wrist tattoo

 

If you haven't read it, I found my blogpost that I wrote about this wrist tattoo written back then! :)

 

Since I've skipped out on a year, I had TWO tattoos done in that year to make up for it.

So here's the second tattoo done in 2010 :

 

2010 : 4th ink

A winged camera + film neck (nape) tattoo

 

 

Inking session in motion – outlines first!

 

Keep on going!

 

My not-so-enthusiastic-but-holding-in-the-pain face

 

Had both my tattoos of 2010 in Singapore by this Phillipino tattoo artist who owns a shop in Orchard Road

 

Filling it in….

 

Done before you know it!

 

 

I absolutely love how it peeks outta my back collar like that 

 

 

I hope you've enjoyed the short history trip back into time.

And now…… as mentioned in the beginning of this post.

 

2011 : 5th ink

A Greek scripture ribcage tattoo

 

So there you have it, an entire post which encapsulates my entire journey of tattoo thus far.

Don't ask me why I do this, why I inflict myself with pain on the surface of my skin is honestly beyond me

 

Perhaps, I find it an incredible journey of self discovery, personalization.

Truth be told, it does not, in any way alter my personality even one tiny bit

 

 

 

I know will look back with nostalgia and reminisce my younger days of what was significant to my youth.

My body is a canvas and body art leaves an indelible mark I will hold close & personal to me for life.

 

Bear them to my grave, I shall.


 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012! Encapsulating the very best of 2011 on TheJessicat.com

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

 

No, I cannot believe it. 2011 has now come to an end -- just like that?

 

 

It ain't no cliche but the start of 2011 felt like it was just yesterday.

Okay fine, lets be more realistic; maybe it felt like it was only last month LOL

 

Anyway, imma take a look at last year in retrospect : my most memorable, favorite blogposts I've written in 2011! For loyal/long-time readers, have a blast re-reading them & for newcomers, welcome! I hope you enjoy them & do keep reading!

 

JANUARY

Attended a fancy masquerade ball in Le Meridian hotel. Went to Bali for the 1st time.

Got mistaken for a terrorist in JW Marriott hotel. 

 

 

FEBUARY

Celebrated Chinese New Year with thefockers and thehomies.

Arrived in Melbourne, Australia - 1st time being so far away from home!

Went clubbing in Melbourne for the 1st time

 

 

MARCH

Spent my 1st St. Patricks Day celebration abroad.

Brought Facebook to real life with my Aussiemates.

Embraced nature & the laidback lifestyle in countryside Gippsland

 

 

APRIL

Shot the full moon in the middle of the night. Experienced the worst moment in Sydney airport.

Spent Easter Day with my Sydney relatives.

Dedicated a birthday VLOG to my best friend in UK. Went to a strip club for the 1st time

 

MAY

Had my 1st taste of Greek cuisine in Melbourne.

 Earned a High Distinction (HD) for my fiction writing unit.

Spent a beautiful summer & autumn with my Aussiemates.

Tried acrylic painting on canvas for the 1st time -- and painted a cat! LOL

 

 

JUNE

Visited the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge! Got stuck in extremely thick mud with my Aussiemates

Was stalked in Melbourne for 7 hours. "Victimized" to Asian stereotypes whilst in Australia

 

 

JULY

Ate kangaroos, rabbits & camels for the 1st time.

Had the most amazing birthday-farewell with my Aussiemates. 

Got forced to eat Vegemite - a signature Aussie thing. Attended King Tutankhamun's Rise of the Pharaohs

 

 

AUGUST

Got another body mod: the Industrial Piercing.

Tried fire-twirling in a abandoned coal mine. Interviewed a DJ from USA.

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Returned to Melbourne for le boyfie & my Aussiemates

Had my 1st snow experience up on the mountains -- EVER.

Attended Johnnie Walker's Black Circuit Label party

 

 

OCTOBER

Experienced my 1st time in Newcastle. Landed back in Malaysia

Attended legendary Trance DJ Paul Van Dyk's gig & electro-house maestro Laidback Luke's gig.

 

 

NOVEMBER

Bore myself a son. Went crazy over Nike & Adidas kicks.

Had my 1st time aboard the world-famous Norwegian historic sailing vessel

 

 

DECEMBER

Attended an insane post-Halloween party as a zombie.

Experienced my 1st time playing host to Australian guests to Malaysia

Became Kronenbourg 1664's Official Blogger. Experienced a glamorous French affair

 

Other amazing things which happened throughout the year includes -

 

Getting a tattoo on my ribcage, attended Pitbull and Ferry Corsten's gig, got myself a new touch screen Blackberry, attended the FREEZE show of ice, magic and excitement up in Genting Highlands, moved to a spanking new crib with amazing housies & attended the annual Zouk Out beach rave party in Singapore……

of which I haven't blogged about yet :(

 

New Year Resolutions anyone?

Not really a fan but here's a few of mine that I intend to *actually* achieve:

 

1. Blog more frequently

 

2. Re-adopt my reading habits

 

3. Gym religiously

 

4. Be more prudent in expenditure $$

 

5. Re-acquire my shutterbug habits

 

That being said, I wish you an amazing 366 days ahead of ya'll.

Had a fab countdown last night? I sure did  If 2011 didn't kick ass, make sure it does this year, aight?

Take a deep breath, embrace 2012's splendours -- and challenges -- with a bold smile. Happy new year folks!

 

With love,

 TheJessicat


Introducing a furry bundle of joy! Cheers to my furkid Chivas, my one n’ only kittyboy

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

 

Ohai! Hope your weekend was just as exciting and eventful like mine was, if not better!

Today imma introduce you my little one. No, I did not go into hiding for 9 months and produce an offspring.

 

Born 7th June 2011

My 5 month old American Curl x Ragdoll kitten

 

BabyChivas, would you like a glass of Chivas on the rocks?

 

Many question the reason behind his name. It is Chivas, named after the 1st blended Scotch whiskey that introduced me to the world of partying and drinking, Chivas Regal. Behold the wonder:

 

Ohai. We meet again.

 

So yes, hence the name Chivas. Also because I wanted to name my furkid after a two-syllable alcoholic beverage but other brand names didn't seem to cut it for a name of a cat.

I'm pree sure you would've known all about Chivas if you've been following me on Twitter or Facebook.

 

Here we are at Old Town White Coffee for dinner :)

 

Monday blues begone! Imma spam you with photos of my kittyboy today. Okay? :D :D

 

Adorable one

 

My 1st day bringing babyChivas home!

 

In case you were wondering how a 5 month old kitten can be so big, it's because of its breed.

It's a purebred American Curl with a Ragdoll for its mommy. It took the traits of its father, an enormous cat.

 

Cradling babyChivas

 

Got him for a fair bit of a price but he's worth everything to me now.

One of the reasons why I chose Chivas from its entire litter of siblings, is because he magically winked at me

 

And I managed to catch it again!!!!!!!! He only does it to me though :D :D :D  

 

My one and only kittyboy

 

Brought him back to granny's place and there were dogs around so.. IN THE CAGE YOU GO! :D

For your own safety, boy 

 

I hate it when he's eyes/pupils get tiny (direct sunlight) cos it makes him look a tad bit creepy

 

See what I mean? Creepy.

Btw, check out his ears. Total curly-eared trait from daddy American Curl!

 

Talking to Chivas before bedtime

 

Bought him a red toy shark to play with!

 

Who's my prim and proper kitty?

 

Just chillin' on the sofa

 

Ready to pounce? :D

 

POUNCE!

 

Food??

 

Just fooling around

 

How can you not love him?

 

Coming from a family who despises cats, thefockers instantly warmed up to babyChivas – faster than I thought they would! Granny and mom hates the living daylights of felines; warning me never to bring him back.

But knowing my rebellious nature, I did anyway. And guess what???

 

Woohoo :D :D See? If you give everything a chance, it will turn out great!

 

Nommy!!! :D

 

No mouse for this computer, cat.

 

Outing with kittyboy at Desa Park City with my mates :D

Yippee yay for pet-friendly zones! 

 

Another outing!

 

Looking out the window

 

Although I look dreadful in this photo, babyChivas

looks simply adorable so I just HAD to post it up

 

Shocked expression LOLOL

 

Watching TV together

 

babyChivas being sucha baby!

 

I'm blessed to have housies that equally love and adore my kittyboy.

In fact, they do help me with disciplining him when he destroys our cables/wires by gnawing on them

 

Housie Edwin – Chivas' merciless discipliner, Uncle Edwin :P

 

Housie Darryl – Chivas' affectionate & pampering Uncle Darryl

 

"OH NO!

DID I DO SOMETHING WRONG AGAIN?"

 

Funny how we brought Chivas over to buddy Venessa's house to befriend her cat, Whiskey.

 

Chivas & Whiskey's 1st meet …….. didn't go well :(

 

"UGHHH. GTFO! NO! EWW! I HATE HER!"

 

Whiskey & Chivas not playing with each other

 

Chivas can be quite a whiner sometimes.

Especially when he wants more attention or food :D :D

 

WHINE WHINE WHINE

 

That's when mommy cajoles you 

 

Happy now?

 

He's sucha child sometimes.

Well he should be, he's only 5 months old (4 months, at time of the above photo)

 

Just like me, I love how he can sleep instantly anywhere he wants

This was taken while he was keeping me company on my roadtrip to Ipoh!

 

Or just on my lap while I'm busy with work

 

Or over-exposed & vulnerable on the bed

Or in my arms like a baby!

 

Although I don't sleep with babyChivas, we do take naps together

 

Jessicat and her kittycat off to catch some zzzzzz's :D

 

"MOMMY! HOW DO I GET DOWN FROM HERE??"

 

Smile for the camera!

 

When I figured I was bringing him out with me all the time, I thought I'd just get a kittybag for him

 

So he can follow me whenever and wherever!

 

Another random photo:

 

Looking all serious and shizz

 

Also recently bought a kitty tee for him too!

Look who's a handsome boy now?

 

Lookin' all smug

 

But still adorable nonetheless

 

Cuddly kitty! 

 

Oh and, you know what randomly came to my mind as I was choosing kittytees for him?

The fact that we always watch him poop – cos it's interesting to watch to be honest LOL

 

So.. no watching ey? Can we take photos instead? :P :P

 

POOP! You're on candid camera!

 

Oh, speaking of candid camera, you should totally see Chivas after showering. 

HE.LOOKS.RIDICULOUS. And extremely scrawny!

 

HOUMAIGAWD LOLOLOL

Wet cat 

 

BabyChivas snoozes a lot during the day but is tip-top alert during the night

 

"WHAT'S THAT, MOMMY?"

 

BabyChivas can be quite an intellectual kitty too.

Whilst I was slaving away at my assignments and exams, he just loves coming over to me and sitting there to keep me company. Sometimes even walk up and stare or sit on my notes!

 

Heh. Excuse me

 

Thanks for the offer, sweetheart, but I don't think I can trust you to give me a Distinction for my assignment

 

Microsoft Word kitteh

 

Another random huggable kitty photo of him

 

Better than any huggable plush/soft toy! 

Also, like clockwork, he mews softy and squeaks whenever he is being squeezed hehe!

 

Cuteness overload. Mommy and everybodeh loves you!

 

So there you have it. An entire post about my furkid.

Photo credits to housies Darryl & Edwin and my iTouch

Ain't he a celebrity cat? :P So many people wanted to meet him already for the past 1 month ever since I tweeted and Facebooked him to the world! :D :D One day, just maybe one day, I'll bring him out partying with me to meet his muse, Chivas Regal LOL

 

I was joking ;)

Great week ahead peeps!

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