I am currently in the UAE, in between Sharjah and Dubai. 

With very poor, or hardly any, Internet connection, I haven't been able to update you guys - at all.

 

And with five percent left, my phone is about to die - well done Laila! Haha!

 

I will update you all with pictures soon - or when I'm home (in a couple weeks). 

 

Take care lovelies and don't forget sunscreen. 

Xox

Laila

Travelling, parties (not the types you're thinking about), surprises and project - they're all on the summer-to-happen list (is that even a list?).

 

UAE on saturday.

Missing out a BIG day on saturday.

Project(s) to finalize this summer.

Big things happening this week.

 

For now? 

I will enjoy the not-so-awesome weather while doing what I do best (updates soon!), and start packing since I'm always last minute with that.

 

 

UPDATE: deleted the previous post for obvious reasons..

XOX,

Laila

  

I like symphonies.. In fact, I actually love them!

That is something I wouldn't proudly have confessed three years ago.. But now, it's different. 

People grow, change - and so did I.

 

This particular symphony, by Beethoven, is very soothing but sad - or shall I say expressive?

I could go on and on and write about how it makes me feel and what I think he was trying to tell us - but I won't since I don't consider myself well-learned when it comes to symphonies (and music in general), which might result in wrong or not-so-right assumptions (wrong and not-so-right? that's the same thing, isn't it?)..

 

Bottom line is that there is a time for everything - even not-so-embarrassing confessions.

 

 

Tomorrow, a year ago, I was one of the very happy, increadibly nervous high school graduate students.

Although the day was fun, it was very stressful..

Everything from the party (that I, thankfully, left my family to handle - before making any assumptions; I'll do the same for them!), to the graduation breakfast, what to pack in my purse, stressed me out..

 

A year later, I can proudly tell you what you will need to make it through the day - picture perfect and blister-free!

 

 

 

Gum - no bad breath on this day..

Band aid - to avoid blisters (if you chose to wear uncomfortable shoes - something I'm happy I didn't do!), but even if you are wearing comfortable shoes - they'll be handy!

Pens - to write inside peoples hats and vice versa. Tip: bring multiple pens that WRITE on fabric because you WILL lose them during the day..

Face mist - to refresh your face and keep your makeup put..

Blush, concealer, eyeliner(s), lipstick, powder + brush - you WILL definitely need to pop on some lipstick before the graduation picture, powder your face before running out the doors and put a color on your face with the blush.. The concealer will also be handy.. I only brought one brush and used it for both the blush and powder.

Perfume - it speaks for it self..

Scissors - or nail scissors is always good to have in your purse.. For graduation? In case you have to cut off tags, a broken nail, etc..

Vaseline - soft lips are nice!

Sunglasses - in case the sun is shining. But be sure to bring a pair of sunnies that won't leave a mark on your nose! 

Hair pins, safety pins (thread?) - in case your hair/scarf needs more pinning or your dress rips.. ANYTHING is possible..

Camera - to document the day! I left my 'system' camera with my family - so they'd snap pictures when I was "running" out the doors of my school, and brought a small digital camera with me.

1. It fits in my purse.

2. My friend brought her system camera.

Umbrella - I packed my umbrella last minute and I was very thankful for it.. Why? It started raining while we were walking around town! 

My hair was kept in place and my makeup wasn't ruined (and thankfully it wasn't a heavy rain).

 

I managed to purchase a couple makeup items during all the studying-for-finals/exams (since every exam is a final)..

 

Ironic, isn't it? Considering that I have barely had time to do anything these past two weeks.. BUT in two days, hell will be over and I will be able to get rid of the hideous black bags under my eyes.. 

 

For now, let's get into the "haul", shall we?