All I Need Is A Compass & A Map

The past week has seen me running around like a mad person trying to tick off items on my checklist before leaving for Beauty Camp (will explain Beauty Camp in detailed when the times comes! Stay tuned!).

There are work stuff to complete, necessities to buy, things to pack, reminders to be attended to, plannings to be thought of, people to meet, and so much more. Try saying all that in one breath! Phewww!

I was given this pretty storage box awhile ago but I couldn't quite think of what to use it for. 

Now, I'm using it to store all the necessities that I've been buying before Beauty Camp!

 That's my beloved dog, Stewie being nosy

 Found this really adorable container that is practical as well

It gets a bit overwhelming really and I'll be honest by saying I haven't had good sleep for the past week as there are just so much going through my mind. This is a road not taken before and like any other times when you're not 100% sure of what's going to happen, you ask yourself, "What did I just get myself into?"

But as soon as that thought comes, I'm reminded instantaneously that I'm here and doing this because I'm challenging myself to achieve bigger things. Humans are never complacent, and I couldn't agree more.  
 Why does a millionaire still dream of making millions, or even billions when he's got more than enough to live a comfortable life? Why does a woman still buy mountains of clothes when she's got a whole cupboard-full of unworn ones? Why do we feel a sense of hopelessness even though an outsider will say we've got it good?

It's because things are stagnant, and we can never tolerate that. It's natural that we always strive to push ourselves further, perhaps to see how much more we can do. 
And when we're actually successful in breaking through to the next level, we feel such a profound sense of accomplishment that it's hard to deny it almost feels like we're standing on top of the world at that very moment! What a FULFILLING feeling!

Yes, this is a road not taken before, but I'll use my map and compass to get me to my destination. Maybe, I'll even try the GPS. 

And these are the love and encouragement from family, friends and supporters.


Love you guys to bits.

Our First Photoshoot

Had the first photoshoot with the Miss Universe Malaysia (MUM) team a couple of days ago.

Thanks to the MUM Team and FotoworX Studio for their efficient work, our profile pictures are already up on the Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page!

All the girls look amazing in their shots and I personally am VERY HAPPY with mine too. Thank you MUM team and FotoworX Studio for this!

Some behind the scene shots during my group's shoot:

It's makeup first!

Kimberly having her makeup done by Kelly

Deviyah's makeup was done by Kerry

The people that made these wonderful pictures possible!

My makeup was done by Kerry and.....

Gary!

Left to right: Deviyah, Lu Xanne, Genevie & Kimberly

And this is my profile picture:

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

If you like it as much as I do, then click here and LIKE it on FB!

MUCHAS GRACIAS!

A Lifetime Experience Starts Now

New experiences are gathered everyday, but this time, this one needs to be carefully jotted down.

Just so I'll forever remember every second of it and pat myself on the back for taking that one step to materialize this childhood dream of mine.

A lot of thought has been put into starting this little space here. 

A lot of thinking. 

A lot of planning.

A LOT of sleepless nights.

And a LOT MORE doubts and self-inflicted apprehension. 

But I suppose what I really want is a little place, a little space which I can call my own, where I can type, scribble, doodle, cut, copy and paste my journey and experience...... as one of the 19 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2012.

I don't blame you for that recoil you just did. But if you perked up, thank you for that.

Understandably, there are people who don't look highly upon beauty pageants. Not sure why the bad rep, a social belief that people has conformed to I supposed.

And WHY did I want to join?

Well, I grew up chasing these beauty contest shows on TV (with my beloved mum) and there always seemed to be an air of excitement whenever the program is on. My mum and I subconsciously played both audience and judge and we'll comment on each contestant; how beautiful they are (physically), how nicely applied their makeup was, how prettily done their hair was, how gorgeous the evening gowns were, which girl walked better and why etc etc etc....

And I guess it was all these years of watching and commenting that made me ponder many times over what it'll really feel like to be one of those girls. I'm charmed by the way they always had to put the biggest and most dazzling smile on, amazed by how knowledgeable some of them are and mostly, fascinated by the confidence they exude on stage. 

Countless times I've been asked by friends, what's the reason of me joining a beauty pageant. Some of them were just adorably curious but I did get a few that stated, "Why waste your brains on this!"

Well, it's a passion, a lifelong fantasy that I want to make real- a deep desire . 

And since when have we ever described 'desire' as being logical? To be more specific, I have a deep desire to be an inspiration to others.

That's what matters most to me. To be a role model for other people out there, to inspire and be inspired in return.

And at the end of it, I'll know that I've reached out to many out there and a part of me lives with them.

Because they came up to me and said, "Lu Xanne, you've inspired me today."

This blog started as a mark of a significant time in my life. The journey of the pageant is starting very soon and I would love to have more onboard with me.

Besides, I always believed, "The more, the MERRIER!"