As I sit on my bunk bed tonight, looking across the window; witnessing the city full of lights under the dark night. Reminiscing how much I miss home, my loved ones and my bed.
"Its been 26days here in Beauty Camp", I told myself. And yes it has indeed been 26days here in Beauty Camp! Time flies doesn't it? Truth be told, for the past 26days I have achieved so much that I myself never knew I could. I never knew I could take good pictures, I never knew I could strike a good pose, I never knew people would actually remember me for what I have done and I never knew being a Beauty Queen was so tough!
It was never easy; to presentable all the time. It takes so much hardwork, effort and practice to allow yourself to be comfortable in front of the audiences.
And throughout the entire journey in Beauty Camp, I have found myself; in so many different ways. I have learnt to be a stronger person; physically, mentally and emotionally. I realized that its not all about just winning the title, but so many petty petty things that you pick up along the journey. Thats what makes you stronger every single time.
And tonight I told myself "If something is bound to happen, it will happen. For the right person, at the right time. And for the best reason".
Beauty Camp has been such an amazing journey that will never be erased from my memory. If there's one thing that I would change right now. I'll say " Send me back to the time when I answered that question". I could have done so much better. My fear overtook me.
God, grant me strength and determination. I CAN DO THIS.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
VOTE FOR MAGS!
Hey guy! I believe most of you have already heard about the bad news. And yes I am unfortunately in the Bottom SIX this week.
But I believe it is not the end of my journey yet and I there is just so much more room for improvement and all I need is for MALAYSIA to keep me in! I will make every of your vote count!
First Photoshoot Challenge : To stand out in Little Black Dresses
Second Photoshoot Challenge: Wildlife Shoot
This was my first ever time shooting with such an exotic animal and it surely did bring out the wildness in me. Really grateful that I was voted the winner of this challenge!
Featured in the Star Paper today ( 20th October 2011).
Things happen for a reason. And I believe this is an ultimate test for me and as long as I believe in myself. I will be able to overcome the fear and anxiety. ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE!
Here are the mechanics of the voting system:
HOW TO VOTE FOR MAGS!
Via SMS, type:
MUM(space)MAGS
OR
MUM5(space)MAGS
OR
MUM10(space)MAGS
OR
MUM20(space)MAGS
and send them to 32888. Every vote will cost RM0.50.
You can vote for UNLIMITED times! And if voting is successful, you will receive a notification almost immediately. Voting starts today (THURSDAY 20th OCT) and closes on FRIDAY ( 21st OCT). Voting only lasts for 24 hours people!
I will make sure each and every one of your vote count! I WILL NOT LET MALAYSIA DOWN!
Follow me as I strive to achieve for the best! And as for now, I will stay positive and believe in myself because I have given in 101% in everything that I've done. There must be a reason why the judges would place me in the Bottom Six. I will prove them that I am beyond just that.
Malaysia, do give me a second chance and I'll prove myself right!
"Forget the past with no regrets, face the present with confidence and prepare for the future with no fear"
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
#Beauty Camp!
Greetings readers!
Happy mid-week everybody. Hope all's good and guess what? Its already the 8th day at Beauty Camp! Everything has been pretty much smooth sailing and just to revive my blog a little, yes I know I have been abandoning it for quite sometime. But forgive me, I have just been too busy to balance my time between work and studies. Priorities first, no? Here are some updates from Beauty Camp.
Truth be told, I am having the time of my life spending my days with the rest of the beautiful ladies in the house. With Andrea Fonseka guiding us through our days; nothing can be much more fun than being the pioneer batch of Beauty Campers! Its really amusing to see how everybody bond so well and well keep the dramas aside, when it comes it the game. I am for sure to step up my game; afterall its still a competition and I wouldn't want to be left behind ( Well, who would wanna?). However, when we're back in the house; its an entire different situation. The girls really do spend time together so well and I really hope Malaysia can see through all these amazing personalities in the house.
Now, as I share with you my journey in Beauty Camp; don't forget to tune into Astro Hitz (channel 705) every Thursday at 3.30pm and repeats at 9pm! This is the only time you Malaysians get to see the real Malaysian girls living under one roof, in running to be the next Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. Its the first time ever any pageants in Asia has produced any reality TV Show like Beauty Camp! Be sure to catch it! Now, we Malaysia has taken the first step! MALAYSIA BOLEH!
As for myself, being one of the youngest, I sometimes DO feel intimidated by the rest of the girls who are far more experienced than I am. But at the end of the day, it is the true Malaysian girl that they are searching for. It isn't the perfect girl. Lets be frank, nobody can be perfect but one can be a perfectionist. That is a total twist in the story already.
So, all I'm giving is my confidence and determination and hardwork. I believe that as long as I stay true to myself; nothing is impossible. And I always believed that the only way of finding the limits of the possibles is by going beyond the impossibles.
A beauty queen isn't just about being poised and proper. She can be elegant, fun and goofy at the same time, why not? She has to be able to relate to her people, Malaysians! A girl who is able to connect to everybody and at the same time, she is able to bring herself up in front of millions. At the end of the day, beauty fades but the heart stays. I may be still young and raw, but that doesn't mean I can't soar.
And I'm taking this opportunity to learn and progress, to build myself and to make myself a better person, a better me, a true Malaysian girl :)
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Magdeline W. at Miss Universe Malaysia 2012
I never knew I would actually be REALLY doing what I am doing today. From sitting and staring at the gorgeous ladies in front of the television screen to looking into the mirror asking myself,
"Will I ever be able to be like one of them? Wearing pretty dresses and make-up and speaking up for themselves and to impress the judges?", that was me 10 years back when I used to watch Miss Universe in front of the screen. Asking and bugging my mum about anything and everything after every annual episode.
And who would've thought? The short-haired nerdy girl who once don't even know the meaning of beauty is now a finalist of The Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 at the age of 19.
Honestly, I didn't see this coming my way. If it was two years ago, I'd probably be telling people " I'm not pretty enough to fit in. I'm not slim enough like the rest of the girls. I'm not as tall as them" and the rant goes on and on.
But me being myself today, at this very point of life; I find beauty very subjective. I don't necessarily have the best looking features nor the most radiant skin to be beautiful. I don't have to be the tallest among them all nor do I have to be the best speaker to look beautiful. Like I always say " Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" and having said that, true beauty cannot be seen physically seen but emotionally felt through the heart.
But of course, realistically a girl, to be in a beauty pageant has got to have the basic qualifications. And by that, I am rather thankful and grateful to have God granted me this opportunity to be part of this beautiful and exciting journey. It is definitely an open road for me to find the right route.
My Page: Mags at Beauty Camp: Miss Universe Malaysia 2012
p/s: This post has been long overdue. Been in my draft for almost 2 weeks! Forgive my delay. Everything has been put to a halt due to this competition. Promise that I will be updating as much as possible!
Stay tuned!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Arthur's Day Tickets Giveaway!
YES PEOPLE. IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT TAIO CRUZ WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE AT ARTHUR'S DAY 2011!
This concert is the 3rd annual global Arthur's Day celebration which will feature Taio Cruz as the headline act. The full line up has also been confirmed and will be featuring Soler- a popular group from Macau, Mizz Nina, Dj Skeletor and The Kartel Group includes Joe Flizzow, Dandee from Thailand and Take-T from Japan!
The Arthur's Day celebration will being in Dublin, Ireland at exactly 17:59 on 22nd September 2011. The concert in Kuala Lumpur will then close the 24 hour global Arthur's Day celebration worldwide. More than 15,00 people are expected to attend the concert this year!
If you've missed the chance to grab the exclusive passes to Arthur's Day, fret not!
Here's how you can get your hands on those exclusive invites to Arthur's Day 2011 featuring TAIO CRUZ in Speed City @ Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd September.
(Yes, time is running out but don't worry! )
All you need to do is to answer one simple question and complete the slogan!
Question: What year did Arthur Guinness sign the lease for the St. James Gate Brewery?
Complete the following slogan:
I want to attend Arthur's Day 2011 because... ( in 20 words or less)
Email your answers to mag-w@live.com by the 21st of September 2011, 10pm.
Also, follow me on my twitter @ magdelinewang as I will also be announcing the winners via Twitter. Winners will be announced on the 22nd September.
The correct answer to the question and the most creative slogan will be winning a pair of passes to Arthur's Day 2011!
The 2 lucky winners ( with 2 passes each) will be heading over to Arthur's Day 2011 on the 23rd September and I'll see you guys there!
TAKE NOTE: Email me your answers by the 21st of September, 10pm!
This contest is only open for NON-MUSLIMS and above 18 years of age.
Goodluck!
For more information, check out Guinness Malaysia's Official Facebook Page.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Rubescent.
Time is running out and each day, I am one step closer to achieving my goal. I shall keep that for the upcoming posts, instead ( if time permits). Too often than not, I find myself wandering around like a lost soul; waiting for somebody to realize that existence and bring me back to life.
Life is something I will never learn to comprehend. Its so complex that every moves has its bits of pros and cons. So, which should I perceive?
Hence, I've came to a conclusion. To be neutral and achieve a balance in life *meditates*
Step one:
To refrain myself from any form of dramas (gossips, girls bitching,backstabbing etc.)
Step two:
Never stop listen or stop seeking for advices ; to absorb or not, its up to the individual. We were given ears to listen; and a brain to interpret.
Step three:
NEVER STOP IMPROVING MYSELF; for the better.
ps: Don't really see the point of this post. Guess its merely to satisfy my urge to write. But at this point of my life, its mind over matter. I don't mind & you don't matter :)
After (almost) two years of discussion about the photoshoot, I've finally had the time to pack a chunk of clothes and have a decent shoot for myself.
Photographer: Aun Chua
Wardrobe : Model's own.
Make-up: Model's own.
Before the incredible journey thats liying ahead of me begins, just wanna say I AM A JOLLY-HIPPYDY-BITTYBOM GIRL TODAY! :D
Friday, August 26, 2011
Instincts
Its 1.23am and I'm staring at myself with thoughts running wild in my mind ( they will never stop running, thats one thing for sure). Days goes by so quickly (too quickly in fact!) that sometimes I really wish I don't have to carry so many obligations and to take shit from people. But too bad, "In life we HAVE to take shit from people"- Horrible Bosses. Well, nuff said.
Been going through tons of ups and downs; be it in relationship or work. Lets take them as a test of perseverance. Patience and determination should meet up at the top, someday ( when I think I AM ready). To be honest, I couldn't bother less to be envious or grudging towards people that are actually not even worth my time. Life has given me so much lessons; lessons that I should really look into. Truth be told, I have been such an ignorant and stubborn (call me stubby!) kid; I NEVER LISTEN TO PEOPLE. And until I finally hit the wall, I woke up and realized I have been too bad to be good.
There were two things that made me realize, I haven't been learning life-lessons well enough.
1) I was driving home from Uni and I saw this lady on a wheelchair, by the road. Despite the hot scorching weather, she had a smile on her face the entire time! And I instantly became ashamed of myself. I was in a car, fully air-conditioned; and I couldn't stop bitching and complaining about what I have not achieved. That really gave me a slap in my face.
2) Also, while on the way home, there was this car ahead of me; driving at 30km/h on a straight road. I was wondering to myself " Oh my god. I am late enough, are you kidding me Kelisa?", without even thinking twice, I put on a spurt and accelerated to be ahead of them. I was so driven by my anger that I didn't realize that it was actually a disabled motorist in front of the car, which was previously ahead of me. I was really ashamed of myself. Couldn't felt more remorseful. What made me felt even worse, was that the Pakcik had a smile on his face the whole time. Why was I so grumpy and anger-driven?
I have so much more to learn.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
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