Happy Birthday Nu'est Baekho

Hahaha..

My Nu'est first love and first bias...

White tiger Baekho..

I fell in love with him during the After School's Play Ur Love clip..

He looks so pure and white, I feels like pinching him..

Eye-smiled prince has turned 18 years old today..

(17 years old internationally)

And making me feels very very old, personally.. @__@

Saengil chukha hamnida Baekho-sshi..

Please be happy and cheeky always..

Credits: champest



Opinion Piece: Non K-pop Fan on Nu'est

This is an opinion piece requested by admin, Anne Jalil. I shall be nameless and she asked me to write a piece on Nu'est as she is excited with my interest on Nu'est. Before I started, let me clarify a few things. This is a on-the-surface piece. I did not do research etc. I just write what I can think is an honest brief opinion and forgive me if this piece does not meet your expectation. Normally, I'm a Korean Pop hater. I'm a typical man who only listens to alternative songs, ballads,rocks, hip-hops and sometimes pop but definitely not k-pop. I despise the concept and I think they're overrated and talentless. The evil marketing of promoting good-looking guys and girls with zero talents. Sugar-loaded girl groups, the trying-to-hard cute expressions and men wearing makeups which make them look like queers. And I thinks bro-mance is a sin.

But I will give credits to Big Bang and 2NE1, as they're the real talents for me, the non k-pop fan. But I won't elaborate on these two groups. Everytime admin Anne watched Korean music videos (her usual selections will be the ridiculously too many members Super Junior and After School and *Infinity-I don't remember)

My usual comments will be:

"That guy used too much makeups"

"Dah macam pondan tengok"

(translate: he looks like a queer)

"Tukar tengok benda lain boleh tak?"

(Can we watch something else?)

"Can you stop playing these songs?"

I think she is really angry and boiling listening to these.She got fed up and I also got fed up and she stop watching them in front of me.Now one day, I caught her watching 1 video clip telling about school's bullies. My eyes caught on one female looking member (now I know his name is Ren). Honestly, I was a bit smitten and asked her if this is a mixed group. She said no. That 'girl' is actually a real boy. I'm shocked. I saw Korean queer looking guys but never a girl looking guy (*later she showed me one of the Shinee guy). The song, Face really caught my ears and likable. I've secretly downloaded the song and secretly watching their live performances. Sooner or later, I was caught by admin. Instead of laughing and jeering, she asked me why.

Here is my reply:

"Yes, I usually hates looking at guys putting too much makeup. Instead of making them look cool and manly, they look like queers. Now Ren is a different story. That image of his is fresh and new. Instead of looking like a half man, half girl, he looks exactly like a girl. But I can still see his manly manners and physique. Surprisingly he have muscles, he dances like a man, he acts like a man, he sounds like a man*. This is the image I can accept. Because of the entertainment industry, he's bringing the pretty boy image but he is still a boy nevertheless. I can see that in the clip. As for the rest of the members, even though they used makeup,  they're still masculine. Everyone of them. For me, Nu'est nails it. And their songs are good. I can really listen to them without commenting too much."

Their voices are not the best I ever heard. Same thing goes to their dance routines. Or the songs. But I can safely says that I'm bewitched by them. First time, I think there is an ok k-pop group (aside Big Band and 2NE1 as admin is not really fonds of them). What really impressed me is, the fact that they just debuted this year, making them a newbie. But to me, they does not look like an amateur, they look professional enough. This goes by saying, if Nu'est works hard enough, no doubt they will be an international group one day. And I'm shamelessly admitting that Ren is pretty, and JR is very masculine. Kudos to Pledis Entertainment (heck, I even know the company handling them) for the amazing concept and the bold move by imprinting dupsteps in the songs. Nu'est is fresh.

Admin tried to make sure that she is not being bias here, so she showed me another new groups that she also likes, Exo and the *bunny-logo group (I can't remember). I just think they are just a normal korean group. Nothing special but not irritating as well. But a credit to the bunny group. Their songs and dances are powerful, but I'm not enchanted enough. :)

And no, I'm not admin's boyfriend. But I do heard about her partner also liking Nu'est Face. I'm not surprised. Her partner also dislikes K-pop. Just like I did. But I may change my rebellions against k-pop a little bit. They just gained some of my respects. And please forgive my English.

With regards, nameless guy.

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Anne's here!

He's hopeless!! Let me clarify a few things also. The sentences with the * symbols.

*Not Infinity, it is Infinite

* The SHINee member he stated is Taemin

*He saw and heard Infinite's Sunjong, he think Sunjong is queer *pondan* =__=  aduih!

* The bunny-logo group is B.A.P

Tsk tsk tsk..

Please do not bash him. It was cool he wants to write for my blog *ok ok I have to bribe him with Venti-sized Starbucks*





Keith, Lawak Kampus and Me

The title is laaame-o    =___=""

When I buy something from Gempak Starz, it will be the mushy-slash-cheesy love comics..Hahaha..

But I love how the artist drew the character's expressions..and it was funny. Not because of the love stories.. (ok ok..comel jugak kisah percintaan budak-budak ni tapi takde kat realiti ok!)

My kononnya-macho brothers, of course la tak layan cerita cenggini,

so they introduced me to Lawak Kampus..

Oh how I loved it so much I quickly started my collections.

This is also a good news for my brothers as they don't need to buy the comics anymore..

Just wait for me to come back from KL..

*jimat duit*

And I think the cartoonist, Keith is quite cute too *with his hat on >__<*

The short comic strips are very funny *sometimes tak masuk akal.hahaha* and good as a very light reading.

Yela sapa nak baca ayat panjang-panjang kasi pening kepala hari-hari..

Aku pun tak boleh.. ;p

Punya la minat sampai sanggup beli yang koleksi punya padahal dah ada yang siri-siri tu, hanya sebab ada tambahan komik yang tak pernah diterbitkan.. Isk isk isk..

Ada separuh di Penang. Adik-adik buat bungkus belacan. Ntah apa jadik la kat komik-komik tu. Adik-adik aku ni bukan pandai jaga buku. Hari tu balik, rasa macam nak luruh gigi-gigi tengok keadaan komik tu. T___T

Teringin sangat nak berjumpa dengan Keith and minta dia sign buku ni..Tak dapat semua, dapat yang koleksi tebal tu pun jadi la..Tapi ntah bila.. :(

Bila dia buat personal appearance saja, mesti aku busy.. pffft!!

Keith <3

Personally, I think Keith done a GREAT job as an local artist. He has won many awards. Kudos to him. He deserved them. His comic strips improved from time to time.

Now, I'm hoping Malay cartoonist like Lambok and Chang (I'm not sure Chang is Malay or not?) from APO? can do such collections too..I will definitely buy them. Their cartoons are EXTREMELY funny. I laughed my teeth and guts out everytime I read APO?..

Review: Nu'est Action Album Review

This is not my opinions or reviews.

This is an honest review that worth sharing..

NU’EST’s name is created from the phrase “Nu Established Style and Tempo.” They proved to be a popular group upon their debut with five handsome members and a forward-thinking concept based around dubstep sounds and complicated choreography. The group pushes these same ideals of their namesake, but tries to be bigger and better with their new ‘Action‘ EP.

Not Over You

The release begins with “Not Over You” which has a great summer feel to it; similar to fellow labelmates Hello Venus’ “Like A Wave”. The dreamy, thumping dance production kicks off the EP on a great note. The electronic guitar strums have a similar sound to the pre-chorus sung by Colby O’Donis on the Akon track he’s featured on, “Beautiful”. (You might also remember BoA jumping on a remix of this track for Akon’s Japanese release of this album). Though it’s not the most striking piece of music, “Not Over You” is definitely a gem with the boys jumping from singing to rapping, as well as layering electronic elements that push the song forward and keep the pace nicely.

Action

Next we have the comeback track “Action” which has a ton of great ideas, but ultimately comes off as disconnected. Pledis Entertainment sometimes nails it with certain forward-thinking music and concepts (After School Red and Blue come to mind). They are clearly trying to do something different with NU’EST too. While debut track “Face” was a breezy, catchy track with an amazingly subtle dubstep breakdown, “Action” goes the opposite route making everything bigger and more aggressive. Unfortunately, the ambitious moves are just simply disconnected and detract from the music.

The intro begins with seven seconds of cinematic horns and strings before abruptly transitioning into the electronic production. The same is done on the bridge going into one of the heaviest dubstep breakdowns (or perhaps the term “brostep” is a better description) in idol K-pop. Once the breakdown is over, the track changes completely by slowing down as lead singer Baekho shows off his belting skills (and we get some glamour poses from Ren). While going into Skrillex territory is a fresh move, the track gave no indication it was going there and only incorporates it for that small section. “Face” introduced its unique dubstep section and then the boys sang the bridge section over it. The breakdown in “Action” feels more like a random way to shock listeners or gain some type of dubstep credibility. Both cinematic and “brostep” elements are found in the opening track “NU, Establish, Style, Tempo” of their debut maxi-single ‘Face’. But those elements were blended better than those in “Action”. This is somewhat concerning especially when “NU, Establish, Style, Tempo” is just supposed to be an attention-grabbing intro.

Sandy

Third track “Sandy” is a cool idea and another remarkable album track. Mostly, it’s a smart move, especially for a rookie group, to dedicate a new song to their fans which will encourage future support. Both of Pledis’ newest groups seem keen on securing and pleasing their fanbases with both Hello Venus and NU’EST launching official fan clubs. “Sandy” is a bouncy, electro-pop track about a proposal that is sure to set the hearts of those fans aflutter. Another nice addition to this EP.

Happy Birthday

“Happy Birthday” finishes things off as a ballad written, produced, and arranged by Jung Yun Seung. The track ultimately doesn’t do much other than offer a change to the electronic elements of the EP. If NU’EST is really all about establishing new tempo and style, I would have expected something other than the usual K-pop ballad. T-ara’s “Don’t Leave” is an excellent atypical ballad and something that I think would have fit better on this EP than “Happy Birthday”. However, this track is better and more memorable than most ballads with the long notes held out at the end of the chorus as the melody changes as highlights. Plus, you can hear it’s a real piano accompanying which is a nice, refreshing touch to the electro-based EP.

Its proving harder and harder for rookie groups to break out, especially this summer when so many established acts are making their comebacks. For NU’EST the ‘Action’ EP should further solidify the boys’ place in K-pop. My advice to NU’EST: Keep doing what you’re doing, but tidy things up a bit before the next comeback.

"Jeff Benjamin is a singer, songwriter, DJ, photographer and freelance writer who has written works for Billboard, Rolling Stone and now allkpop. He is passionate about making international music accessible for English readers. Follow/chat/send him music suggestions on Twitter @Jeff__Benjamin."

Reviewer's Rating: (2.89 / 5)  

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As much as I love Nu'est, I have to agree with the reviewer regarding the

dubsteps being disconnected to the song. It was kinda shocking as we're listening to the song and suddenly a weird dupsteps coming in. It was kind a turn off. But being a fan, I forced myself to accept it. But for others, this will gains more critics. And I'm sorry, I'm not really good in describing a music. :)



As for the rest of the songs, they're great for me! :)

For fulll article, please visit allkpop here

After School’s Jung Ah once dated a man 7 years her junior

It turns out After School‘s Jung Ah is into younger men.

On the July 17th broadcast of SBS ‘Strong Heart‘, After School member Jung Ah revealed her ideal type. “I have a lot of younger dongsengs around me, so I would like a dependable younger man for a boyfriend,” she said.

Fellow group member Lizzy who calmly listened to Jung Ah explain her ideal type then suddenly blurted, “She is an expert when it comes to younger men!”

Despite looking a bit taken aback by Lizzy’s remark, the 29 year old Jung Ah admitted that she once even received a love confession from a young 19 year old.

She then revealed, “I once dated a guy 7 years younger than me,” shocking everyone on set. “As long as he is not a minor, I am open to dating a younger man.”

Source & Image: Newsen via Nate

Credit: allkpop

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Homaigod Jjung-eonnie!!! It is unexpected from you! I never see this 'side' of you..

Then again, it was not all-round shocking if young men confess their loves to her. She's perfect. She's beautiful, serene, soft yet so sexy and strong. Even I'm, a girl, going ga ga ,obsess and fan-girling all over her. Let alone the opposite sex. Young or older than Jjung-eonnie, I don't mind as long as she is HAPPY. :)

To commemorate this shocking fact, let us ogle the many sides of beautiful Jung Ah-eonnie

Jungah The Goddess

Beautiful Jungah

Even UEE wants to hug her ;p

Sexy Jungah

Cute & Dorky Jungah

Finally, Jungah The Omma

Yes yes yes..I know this is too much..But I can't just get enough of her. Anymore pics, I might as well open up a blog ONLY for Jungah..Hahaha..

All pics and gifs credit to : Jungah/tumblr

Unbagging My Bag

Ini adalah entri yang bosan kerana tiada idea yang hendak datang mencurah-curah..

Setitis pun takde..

Siapa yang kenal aku, confirm tahu dah beg aku galas, besar gedabak..

Baling anjing konfem arwah on the spot..

Diorang selalu heran apa la yang aku usung ke hulur ke hilir banyak sangat..

Dah macam nak lari rumah pun ada..

Aku memang tak boleh tengok orang galas handbag kecik-kecik ni..

Yang muat-muat tepon dengan purse je..Sakit mata tengok..

*abeh yang lain tak saket mata la tengok beg kau yang besar macam nak balik kampung tu?*

Bagi aku, lagi besar beg tu, lagi bahagia..

Macam-macam tok nenek aku boleh bubuh dalam tu..

Kalau boleh letak mini-lemari dalam tu, lagi bagus..

Perangai ni turun dari ibu aku..

Kalau dia balik Shah Alam, sampai mendaplah kete bapak aku dia sumbat.

Habes segala toto, bantal, paket serbuk kari pun dia bawak.

Macam dekat rumah atok aku tu kosong takde ape..

Kalau dia boleh sumbat almari dalam Exora tu, rasanya dia sumbat dah..

Dah cukup la aku berleter ni *turun Ibu jugak @__@*..

Meh tengok ada apa dalam handbag aku ni..Besar sangat ni..

Memperkenalkan beg gedabak aku...

Murah je ni..Jenama cap ayam. Beli kat The Mines. Tapi aku suka warna dan saiz dia..Tengok pun tahu, kembang semacam je.. >__<

Purse. Ini adalah satu keperluan untuk letak duit yang berkepuk-kepuk ni *feeling macam duit banyak padahal penuh habuk* .

Hadiah birthday 2 tahun lepas. Meh la kita tengok masa dia tengah baru putih berseri lagi. Sekarang dah berdanok. Tapi purse Carlo Rino memang tahan lasak. Aku ni pulak tak pandai jaga barang. Berbaloi.

Dah nama perempuan kan?? Mesti lah ada keinginan untuk sentiasa jelita macam Kim Jungah (After School) *deluded again*..Jadi akan membeli segala jenis alatan ni untuk menjadikan muka lebih palsu. Hahaha..

1. Hand Lotion - Etude House punya. Aku suka sebab dia anti-germ. Bau pun ok-ok je la..

2. Sanitizer - Aku ni GILA sanitizer. Keluar toilet, sanitize, lepas makan, sanitize, bosan-bosan, sanitize.. Sampai berjaya mempengaruhi kawan-kawan untuk pakai sanitizer jugak..Hahaha..

3. Face Mist - Muka cepat terbakar and jadi merah-merah udang..Jadi sembur la cooling mist ni untuk elak orang tersalah sangka aku ni udang bakar yang gemuk manis.

4. Lipbalm - Bibir cepat kering. Tak seksi wey tengok merekah-rekah ni..Mesti mau mungil.

5. Lipstick - nude color, untuk kegunaan harian

6. Lipstick - warna merah bata. Bukan untuk kegunaan harian. Dari jauh dah nampak bibir aku.

7. 2-way cake - untuk touch up

8. Eyeliner - Untuk touch up jugak

9. Pelembab muka - Kalau korang ada baca post ni, memang dah tahu la aku akan usung pelembab ni merata. Sebab pelembab ni boleh kurangkan pedih melecur dan buat luka tu tak mengelembung dan tinggal kesan parut.

10. Blotting Film - Kalau dah kulit ni berminyak dan cukup untuk menggoreng pisang, ini adalah satu keperluan.

Hambek kau..Sampai 3 buku nota.

1. Segala info penting macam macam no telefon, jadual kerja etc

2. Untuk idea blog. Serious, idea blog ni dia datang time tak tentu hala. Kadang-kadang tengah buat labwork, boleh datang idea, kadang-kadang dalam tandas pun idea datang. So mesti cepat-cepat tulis dalam buku. Kalau tak, confirm lupa. Yela, tuan badan dah makin berumur. *gaya nenek*

3. Aku punya cash organizer :)

Sebenarnya, keinginan hati nak letak 1 kotak pensil, tapi tengok gaya beg dah macam nak meletup bila-bila masa, terpaksa lupakan hasrat dan ikat dengan getah je.

Card organizer. Aku ni gila kad. Habes semua aku apply. ;p Kononnya nak kutip point.

Penyelamat dikala rambut dilibas angin. Sebab rambut aku ni takleh guna jari saja. Mesti mau sikat. Kalau tak, dah boleh geng dengan Cik Pon.

Beg ni beli kat Daiso. Tak sia-sialah kunjungan aku ke Daiso. Berguna jugak beg ni. Ni lah tempat aku simpan pengarang jantungku. External hardrive. Dalam ni la tersimpan segala video klip HD Super Junior, Nu'est, After School etc untuk tontonan harian. Sesi mencuci mata tengok jejaka kacak dan perempuan cantik. *Ehem* Dan juga segala draft thesis, progress report, gambar-gambar hasil kajian *macam terlupa sekejap*. Dengan kata lain, kalau hilang la external ni, maka hilang la separuh nyawaku. >__<

Peneman setia. MP3 player. Dah buruk sebab aku lanyak pakai benda ni. Kalau terlupa bawak, mesti duduk tak diam. Rasa macam tak pakai baju datang kerja @_@

Me : *fidget* *fidget*

A : U kenapa?

Me: Takdak apa. *fidget* *fidget* *fidget* *fidget* *fidget* *fidget**fidget* *fidget*

A : Yah! Jugulhe?! (mau mati ka?? in korean) *peh!terus speaking korea*(mata berapi) *sebab tak tahan tengok aku dok tak diam sepanjang hari*

Tepon nak sampai dua. Sebab bajet fofular. Susah betul asyik perasan artis je ni. Hahaha..

Sekian sudah sesi memunggah beg.

Jumpa lagi di sesi memunggah akan datang.

*tak malu betul punggah beg sendiri*



Playlist Shuffle Survey

Rules:


Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player or whatever you use and shuffle. ( KPOP SONGS ONLY)
For each question, press the ‘next’ button to get your answer.
You must use the song name you get no matter how silly it sounds.
And make sure you have enough songs


Let’s start!


Is this okay? ELECTRIC SHOCKS- *tak ok! Boleh mati ok..kecuali renjatan dari Minhyun..haha*
What would best to describe your personality? AH! *eh??*
What do you like in a guy or girl? NUMBER 1 *anak sulung??*
How do you feel today? SEVERELY *severely mengantok hari ni*
What is your life’s purpose? MAGIC *mengamalkan ilmu hitam??*
What is your motto? RUN DEVIL RUN *I'm a biatch y'all*
What do your friend thinks of you? ALONE * TT__TT*
What do you think of very often? MONALISA *suddenly meminati hasil karya Leonardo Da Vinci?*
What is 2 plus 2? COPY AND PASTE *betul ape*
What do you think of your bestfriend? TOO LATE *too late for what?*
What do you think of a person you like? I NEED A GIRL *tidaaaaaaaakkk!!*
What is your life story? MAZELTOV *macam gempak je*
What do you want to be when you grew up? LIKE A FOOL  *ehhhhh?? like a fool? sia2 ibu melahirkan saya ke dunia*
What do you think when you see person you like? BAD GIRL GOOD GIRL *kenapa asyik cakap aku suka pompuan niii?*
What will you dance at your wedding? NARINA *tarian beruk??nanges mak aku*
What will they sing at your funeral? TRAP *yee..sebab saya terperangkap dalam keranda*
What is your hobby or interests? MIRROR MIRROR *gila vain!*
What is your biggest secret? SHAMPOO *really?? shampoo?? I hide my shampoo??*
What do you think of your friends? BOOM BOOM *saiko*
What the worst thing that could happen? TOUCH *wey, boleh transfer bakteria dengan virus kot..tiba2 jadik clean freak!*
How will you die? AMOLED *perlu melupakan hp yang menggunakan teknologi amoled supaya tak mati awal*
What is one thing you regret? POP POP POP *kelu* 
What make you laugh? NO NEED TO KNOW *hekeleh berlagak gila*
What makes you cry? TONIGHT *apa yang akan terjadi malam ini??!!*
Will you get married? THE CHASER *kena main kejar-kejar dulu baru boleh kawin??*
What scare you the most? THE BOYS *unsur lesbian lagi >__<*
Does anyone like you? I AM THE BEST *hahahaha..3rd time, berlagak nak mam!*
If you could go back in time, what would you change? MAMA *anak derhaka?*
What hurts the most?  RUSSIAN ROULETTE *boleh mati laaa*
To finish, what do you think of this survey? SHUT UP *hahaha*


Dicedok oleh : AnneJ dari: Vee

Blogs and Sites That I have Always Visit~

What a boring morning..

I've decided to do a quick post.

The blogs and sites I that I clicked every single day.

Or everytime they updated their sites and blogs *cheeky monkey*

But the point is, I never miss their updates..

The sites and blogs are in order..

PLEDIS FANS UNITED

As you can see, I even left my footprints there..Hahaha..The owner and I shared one passion which is K-pop. Both of us have special adoration towards two PLEDIS Entertainment artists which are After School and Nu'est. So since she always updated her sites with latest comebact stage videos, opinion pieces, random After School and Nu'est videos, I almost visit there several times a day..She also provided links to downloads latest mp3, variety shows, anime etc.

Miao Wafu Pafu

I think he is an illustrator. Instead of writing an 'essay' to commemorate his events and life, he illustrated it. He envisioned himself as very cute cat. His entries are all funny and super cute!! I only knew about his site this year. Since that, I never miss his latest updates! :)

Beautyholics Anonymous

She a Malaysian beauty blogger who resides in Australia. I love the simplicity of her site and full with informations. Not only she reviews beauty products, she also give advices on how to blog, how to tackle negative comments etc. It is a really informative site for me.

Allkpop

My daily k-pop news. This is a user-friendly site for me and it loads faster than others k-pop news sites.

After School Daze

Latest updates about my favourite group. :)

Cin City

A fashionista. I really likes how she 'mix n match' her wardrobe and then itemize everything. Even the accessories. Plus she is really gorgeous. 

Cik Epal

She is very funny. I always laugh reading her posts. She posted everything in Malay. :)

Cheeserland

Since she always travel, especially to Japan, I can get a dose of the cultures *since I can't go there...yet T__T* From food to clothing to latest trends, she will post them. In a very beautiful way. Makes me wants to travel even more!!!

How about you guys?? :)

D.I.Y : Cash Organizer/Cash Envelopes

Like I promised in my previous post here..

I'm sharing how I did my cash organizer..

Forewarning, I'm not blessed with artsy hands..

Please bear with my novice attempts to make my own envelopes.. :)

I've selected my own wrapping papers that I've bought at Daiso at RM5 for 3.

Then, I used a real envelope with the size that I've desired. I've separated the flaps and used it as my template

I'm sacrificing you my pretty envelope. T_T

It is advisable to use a recycled envelope. Since I don't have one, I have to make do with what I have in my room.

Then, I traced my pretty wrapping papers and cut them.

Then, I proceeded to the next step which paper folding. I used a ruler to make a crisp folds.

Then I glued the side flaps, leaving the upper flap alone and here is the finished product.

And here, I made a mistake *sorry!*..I glued the wrong flaps!! It was supposed to look like this.

Did you guys see my mistakes??

I only noticed this when I have finished glueing all my envelopes. Talk about novice! Hahaha..

Then I took my Bregata refillable notebook and took out the removable papers.

Then, I took one of the paper and used the holes as the template on my envelopes so that they matched up. Using a puncher, I punched the holes.

I clipped them into my organizer and added some papers that I have removed earlier as my spending notes.

I used the clear cover sheet as the separator from the envelopes and the papernotes.

For labelling, I used Microsoft Words *because I'm Photoshop noob!*, printed them and cut them all. Then I glued the labels onto the respective envelopes.

Tadaah!! My cash organizer project is finished! Easy right? Even an art noob like me nailed it *ok ok, with a bit of incident..the distorted envelopes.. >__<*

If you want the envelopes to be inserted into your wallet, you can visit here.

My purse is not suitable to use this method as my purse is a 3-folds purse.

Try it!