i * h e a r t * m e

Now I see!

2012-02-06T16:46:00.006+08:00

You know, many have told me how toned my body looks; but whenever I see myself in the mirror, I still see my plump, untoned self.

A friend has decided to photograph me, and also to prove his (and everyone else's point); and said that I should feel proud of what I have achieved for myself.

I had loads of fun during this shoot, and best of all, he made me look so awesome! And he also swore besides using filter, he didn't do anything else to 'correct' my body.

Okay!

New Year's Resolutions.

2012-01-09T22:43:00.000+08:00

1) Learn to let go.

2) Learn to trust.

3) Learn to love.

4) Learn to be loved.

5) Learn to commit.

6) Complete a half-marathon.

7) Conquer Mount K.

8) Complete a full-marathon.

9) Stay awesome.

10) I'm sexy (and I know it!)

Handmade Christmas.

2011-12-24T22:00:00.003+08:00

For this coming Christmas, I did something different for our little gift exchange tradition. All my gifts were handmade.
Now this is what I call thoughtful giving!

Project Alteration.

2011-12-16T18:00:00.001+08:00

I thrifted this blouse for only RM1!!!
When I saw it at the thrift store, I fell in love with the print. Since I have not done altering before, this was my first attempt at it. One of the sleeves turned out a bit wonky, but I think I can live with it.

Brand new wallet.

2011-12-13T15:00:00.003+08:00

I took 3 weeks time-out off work to spend some quiet me time. I wanted to start sewing again. Since my old wallet is all worn-out, I sew myself a brand new one using one of my favorite fabric I got from Hong Kong; and this time I added more card slots to hold my growing collection of um well... cards.

The Joys Of Thrifting III.

2011-12-03T20:00:00.004+08:00

Thrifted this vintage piece at RM3!
Look at her. She's such a beauty isn't she?

The human hanger.

2011-11-20T15:24:00.007+08:00

Today, I took out this winter coat I purchased from Hong Kong 2 years ago and tried it on. To my complete and utter disbelief, it is now too big on me.

Anyways, this coat is a size 'M'. Anybody who wants to 'adopt' this beauty, just let me know.

More polka.

2011-11-19T22:01:00.001+08:00

Found another beauty at the thrift store.

Do the polka.

2011-11-06T16:40:00.006+08:00

Oh look what I found at the thrift store today!

♥♥♥

2011-11-05T13:41:00.003+08:00

This green mobile boutique used to be a school bus back in the 1980s. And it's just too cool!
I so wish there are more vintage shops around here though.

Photo taken from www.thevintagemobile.com

Hear hear.

2011-10-30T19:45:00.004+08:00

"Don't confuse relationship longevity with relationship success. Just because a relationship lasts for many years does not mean it's a success. Many couples cling to a lifeless and miserable existence they call a relationship because they are too afraid to be alone or to face the uncertainty of the unknown."

Things to do before 3-0.

2011-10-02T13:42:00.004+08:00

Run for a cause.

Simplicity Is...

2011-09-25T19:15:00.003+08:00

To A,

2011-09-18T19:30:00.008+08:00

I was backing up my files today and came across a folder with your name on it. Inside the folder were all the songs we've recorded together. I played them back; all of them. They still put a smile on my face. Hearing your voice again made me realize how long it has been since we last spoke. I hope you are well.

You were right. I deserve someone much better and I couldn't agree more.
I'm happy now.
But just so you know, I thought of you today.

The ultimate beach-bum.

2011-09-03T11:09:00.003+08:00

Well, that's me! =D

Detox: Perhentian.

2011-09-02T22:05:00.026+08:00

Ahhh... What an awesome retreat it was! I so needed this. I needed a break from all those nonsense and bullshit that was going on around me. I truly deserve this.

It was nice to get out of town, to be in a surrounding where nobody knows who you are and what you do for a living. There was no judgement; no gossips; and best of all, no rumors. Just pure sun, sea and breeze! And whole lot of ME TIME.

People were generally friendly and they were not at all stingy with their smiles. Tourists looking out for one another, which was quite a hippie thing to do.

I almost got hit by a boat while taking a dip in the sea when all of a sudden, this water taxi came nearer and nearer towards me. I was trying to swim away as fast as I could. The next thing I knew, this man who was sunbathing at the shore shouted: There's someone there! There's someone there!!! The boatman then realized this and guided his boat away from me. Phew!

I got to know an Iranian girl, Nilufar, from our snorkeling trip together. We met up for dinner to get to know each other more. She moved to Germany with her family when she was 5. She was traveling alone around Asia for 7 weeks, and when we met at Perhentian, it was her first week of travel. She already been to Bangkok and Penang, and Perhentian was her third destination. She wants to become an English teacher around Asia as she loves the culture here. She speaks a little Indonesian, which I thought was pretty cool. She's really a very sweet girl. I truly admire her courage to travel alone and I really hope she's having fun right now, wherever she may be.

Oh and of course, there were some random male encounters. Well, firstly, there was this chatty Taman Negara guy who offered me drinks while I was sunbathing; this cute guy at the reception area who asked if he could borrow the ashtray; this cute local guy at the snorkel shop who asked if I could be his girlfriend; this touchy feely guy from another boat at the snorkeling trip who followed every spot I went and showed me lots of things in the sea, things I might not have noticed if I were to snorkel alone. He told me to rest my legs and held my hand all the way (I didn't have to swim!!!), later he asked me for a kiss @_@; a guy who spelled out Erwan's Cafe's wifi password to me and claimed he worked there (clearly not!); another cute guy at Erwan's Cafe who asked if he could borrow a light; two Iran guys who asked if we could help charge his camera battery and I kept bumping into them after that; a group of 3 guys harmonized 'Hello' while walking back to the chalet at night; this Pakistan guy who asked me to join him for beer; this chatty Dubai guy called Hammed who I had to escape from while taking a dip in the sea; this local guy who asked if I could take a picture with him...

And, I'm tanned. I'm so in love with my current skin color. I'm literally glowing and I look healthy! =D

Now with totally refreshed body and mind, I'm going to detach myself from all unnecessary things and people around me. I'm just so tired of being nice to people when all I had in return were mistreatment and misunderstandings. So yeah, it's going to be detachment from now on.

Live. Life. Detached. Free. Om.

Rumormongers please MYOFB.

2011-08-20T22:00:00.000+08:00

Some love rumors.
Some love hearing them; some love spreading them; and some succumb to them.

So to whomever it may concern:

YOU ARE NO LONGER IN HIGH SCHOOL, SO STOP BEHAVING LIKE YOU STILL BELONG IN ONE.

AND STOP OBSESSING ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE.
REALLY, THEY ARE NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS.
SERIOUSLY!

Poker Faced.

2011-08-10T15:48:00.001+08:00

You have accused me of things I would never ever do. You have betrayed my trust. I'm truly pissed and disappointed with you. No amount of apologies can ever be enough to undo the things you have said.

And I'm so done with you!

Dress-Up Box.

2011-08-08T00:47:00.005+08:00

I bought this black blazer at the thrift store today and it only costs me RM30.

The black office blazer + wrinkled white shirt + distress denim shorts + bronze crow necklace combination makes the tailored blazer a little less formal.

Blessing in disguise.

2011-08-07T13:21:00.009+08:00

I count my unexpected weight gain as somehow a blessing in disguise. I was a T-shirt & jeans girl pretty much 24/7. Weight gain had push me way out of my comfort zone as I no longer able to fit into my jeans. I started to resort to wearing dresses, lots of dresses.

Early this year, I made a resolution to try make the effort of putting on makeup to work on a daily basis. And slowly, I became more daring to experiment with clothes as everything seems to look better when you have your makeup on.

Recently, I'm able to fit back into my jeans, but I think I'm gonna give jeans a pass for now. I'm having too much fun playing dress-up! And since I can now dress like how popo and mummy used to and get away with it; why not embrace it? =D

Simplicity Is...

2011-08-06T19:34:00.003+08:00

Having my usual cup of coffee to kick-start the day.

Simplicity Is...

2011-08-04T16:08:00.003+08:00

The Joys Of Thrifting II.

2011-08-03T23:32:00.005+08:00

Found this mustard yellow blouse at the thrift store. When I saw the blouse, I immediately came up with this combination in my head: mustard yellow blouse + short navy pants + belt.

Came home, took my shower, sew on the missing hook and eye on the blouse, browse through some magazines while watching TV (yeah I multitask!) and saw this on Raoul's Spring/Summer 2011 Collection!
I guess I should consider becoming a fashion stylist. I think I'm a psychic.

Childhood Memory.

2011-08-02T12:09:00.000+08:00

My favorite sweets since childhood!

Love these babies more than any chocolates in the world. I love love love haw flakes!!!

Simplicity Is...

2011-08-01T12:53:00.000+08:00

^ ^

2011-07-31T14:44:00.002+08:00

Sis got me this sandwich maker from Korea. So cute!!!

Simplicity Is...

2011-07-28T23:15:00.007+08:00

Simple food often tastes the best. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. No fancy plating, no fancy ingredients, no fancy names.

Just. Simple.

My Blooming Sansevieria.

2011-07-18T23:34:00.011+08:00

Or the 'mother-in-law's tongue' they called. According to many, this plant rarely flowers; and according to this website, it's 'truly, a remarkable phenomenon.'

Seems like I have a phenomenon growing in my home! I can sense something good is about to happen =D

I * h e a r t * Me.

2011-07-10T23:18:00.005+08:00

I love the new me: The active me. The fitter me. The muscular me.

The Gardasil Effect.

2011-06-18T11:15:00.004+08:00

'Babe you've lost weight!' are my favorite words of the month.

Yes I have lost some weight, finally! I haven't changed my diet, and I still go for my kickboxing class. Basically, I haven't done anything intentionally to lose weight. I'm just glad that the sudden weight gain I experienced ever since my Gardasil jab 2 years ago is slowly going away.

The Joys of Thrifting.

2011-06-12T22:56:00.003+08:00

Found this over-sized polka dot shirt at the thrift store. It's my lucky day! =D

Sunplaying.

2011-06-11T14:44:00.000+08:00

Can't wait to tan myself by the beach; you know doing nothing else but tanning, and of course 'sight-seeing'.
Perhentian Long Beach here I come (soon)!!!
Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Just...

2011-06-05T20:45:00.011+08:00

I am never a believer in this 'not ready to commit in a relationship' statement.

Yes you will be ready. You are ready to commit in anything if you just GROW THE FUCK UP!!!

Or you can just date a blow-up doll. Simply deflate her when you are done and put her back into the closet. No commitments needed. Oh wait! Putting the doll back into the closet takes commitment too!

Sew frustrated.

2011-05-25T00:40:00.004+08:00

Me, being relatively new at the sewing department; can be quite an exhausting task.

Last weekend I attempted making 2 elastic skirts: an eyelet skirt with side pockets, and a simple elastic waistband skirt. I failed to complete both of the skirts. The eyelet skirt turned out to be heavy and the measurements on the simple elastic waistband skirt turned out too big.

I'm still very disappointed with myself.
But I'm gonna 'make it work' somehow!

My inspiration.

2011-05-03T23:31:00.006+08:00

Awww... Makes me wanna start sewing all over again! What a cute and clever combination =D
Source: Grosgrain.

Never a dull moment.

2011-04-27T22:33:00.007+08:00

I had a vocal session with this guy who does charity work for an organization the other day. The song I was supposed to record him singing (let's call him GUY shall we?) was a well erm, inspirational-pop-ballad-ish-kinda-inspirational-ish-song. You get the idea.

GUY: ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~~~~

Jhen, Li On & I: (talk-back mic was off) ~~~♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~~~~

GUY: Erm... Can I try again? Just now was just a warm-up. =)

Me: (in a professional voice) Sure. Ready?

GUY: Mmm-hmm.

Me: Rolling. =D

GUY: ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~~~~

Jhen, Li On & I: (talk-back mic off) ~~~♪♪♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♪♪~~~~

GUY: How was it?

Me: (back to professional voice) It was good. Maybe we can try a couple more times?

GUY: Sure. =)

Me: Rolling.

Jhen, Li On & I: (talk-back off) ~~~♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♫♫♫♫♪♪♪♪♪~~~~

The tumor in my system.

2011-04-25T23:27:00.007+08:00

I am so sick and tired of a certain people being such an opportunist. Yes I honestly wanted to offer whatever help I can to you but don't you dare tell me you are not taking advantage of me. Come on!

...

2011-04-07T00:57:00.013+08:00

Most men are just plain shallow. They would rather choose looks over brains. I do agree that looks are important, only to a certain extent. Looks bring you in, but brains keep you around. Let me tell you shallow men reading this post the harsh truth: Beauty dies with age.

So before you know it, you are left with a pair of saggy boobs; wrinkled-up face and an out of shaped body. You couldn't have intelligent conversations with her and she couldn't make you laugh. She was only pretty to look at, but no longer pretty because everything else about her makes you want to walk away. And then you will be wondering why you chose to spend your life with her when you could have just marry a blow-up doll instead! Well, of course you should have just marry the fucking doll you idiot! Blow-up dolls are pretty and they are mute; and they never age. What's not to love about them dolls huh?

Most men are just plain shallow. And that's my conclusion about men. And I despise men like YOU!

Crap!

2011-03-29T23:41:00.004+08:00

Just when I thought today can't get anymore worse; I pulled my right hamstring while stretching at class. I even heard a faint 'pop' sound coming out from my leg. Naise!

My right leg has always been a problem. I wasn't as flexible compared to my left, due to tight hamstring. Maybe after a few more days when the pain subsides, I might attempt a full split. Let's see how this goes.

Krazy over you!

2011-03-27T13:59:00.013+08:00

MAC Wonder Woman Spring 2011.

MAC Wonder Woman Spring 2011 Collection.

* h e a r t * this eyeliner.

Bedtime Story.

2011-03-22T00:43:00.004+08:00

♥

OHMIGOTS!

2011-03-14T12:51:00.014+08:00

I woke up on Saturday morning with a swollen lower left lip. I thought it was merely pimples as my menstruation cycle is near and ignored it. That night, after meeting Anne for dinner, I thought I should just consult a doctor just to be sure.

I went to a clinic nearby my house (the only clinic that opens till late and during weekends - it's not like I have any other choice). After examining my lower lip, the doctor said he suspected the swell to be herpes, but he couldn't confirm.

I was like: 'Wha...?!!? How come?'

The doctor didn't explain much. He just gave me a cream to apply without any other medication; he then asked: 'Are you married or single?'

For that moment, I began to question the doctor's intention; but then I replied: 'Single.'

He said: Try not to kiss anyone until it heals ok?'

My lip was still sore the following day. I was supposed to meet the girls up for brunch and movie, but I had to cancel my plans because I looked hideous! =(

This morning, I noticed the swell has gone down slightly; but there were tiny blisters around my lip, and man they were burning!!! I then decided to take MC and consult my regular GP instead.

My GP confirmed the swell to be cold sores, or herpes; and said in a fatherly voice: 'So no kissing ya girl.'

I then got defensive like a sakai and said: 'It's not like I have anyone to kiss and I'm not sexually active! I'm a very good girl!'

I got really annoyed by then. I randomly got this stupid cold sores/herpes/whatever-you-call-it-swell-on-the-lip thingy; having done nothing at all. Why must it be me?!?

He then laughed like a sakai and said: 'No no no. It's not that herpes you were thinking. They are caused by what we call the chickenpox virus. Cold sores or herpes on the lip/mouth/nose are not STDs.'

I got defensive again: 'But I got chickenpox when I was in standard 6 wo!'

He continued to laugh like a sakai: 'Yes. But the chickenpox virus stays in your body. Something must have triggered the virus and caused this cold sores. Nothing to worry about girl.'

After the consultation, I felt educated and slightly relieved about this thing I am having. I am grateful that my GP is a very patient man.

Bumps & Bruises.

2011-03-11T22:34:00.000+08:00

This girl kicked so damn hard!!!

These bruises you see were only the impact from her kicks; going through the Thai pads.

Oh did I mention she almost punched me in the face?

The 'Mobile Air-Freshener'.

2011-02-21T22:10:00.002+08:00

Every evening; 5-days a week; come rain or shine; this 'mobile air-freshener' struts her way into our office.

The office would still smell of her even after she's left like half-an-hour ago! @_@

Poor girl. She must have had bad B.O. problem.

Multitasking.

2011-01-30T19:03:00.003+08:00

The following conversation between me and Teresa happened on WhatsApp:

Teresa: Hrm... U leaving yet?

Me: Still blow drying my hair.

Teresa: I just finish blow drying. Hahaha. Our timing quite similar.

Me: Yesh.

Teresa: U can blow dry and WhatsApp at the same time now. Impressive.

Me: Impressive leh? And Ebuddy and message also.

Teresa: Beh tahan u.

Another LOL moment.

2011-01-28T22:38:00.002+08:00

So. We were auditioning voices for an up-coming job and we got this guy in. Let's call him Talent shall we?:

Talent: Blah blah blah... blah blah blah...

Me: That was good. But now can you try one where you sounded more confident and bold?

Talent: You mean more gumption?

For a moment, I paused and became speechless. I then turned around, looking at Aida (our producer) and Jhen (my fellow audio engineer).

We all replied simultaneously: (full of confidence) Yeeaah!!!!!!!

I off the talk-back button.

Talent: (gumptionly) Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah...

Me (talk-back still off): What is gumption wo?

Aida & Jhen: Errr... Dunno wo.

Talent: (still attempting gumptioness in the VO booth) ......blah blah blah..........................

LOL!!!

I must have been exhausted.

2011-01-26T00:18:00.002+08:00

Woke up this morning, the usual routine: grabbed my specs from the dressing table and put it on.

Me (inner voice): Eee... why so blur geh?

I then took off the specs.

Me (inner voice again): Eee... so clear geh? Did I miraculously recovered from myopia overnight?!!? (a sudden joy came to me.)

Couldn't believe what had just happened, I put on the specs again.

Me (yes, still inner voice): Really blur wo.

I took out my specs once again.

Me (inner voice, still): Yeah wo. My myopia really went away overnight wo!!! Eee... cannot be. I forgot to take off my contact lens last night meh?

I went to the toilet and stared into the mirror.

Me (inner voice): Chiu! Really didn't take off my contact lens wo.

MH!!!

2011-01-24T00:26:00.006+08:00

SO NOT looking forward to seeing you. Even the thought of it makes me wanna 'jap-cross-hook-hook-roundhouse-reverse back hook-uppercut-body-body-knee-knee-jumping chop-spinning back fist-jap-cross-hook-cross-jap-hook-uppercut' 99 you!!!

M9LCH9MLFDLLM!!!

♥♥♥

2011-01-09T15:00:00.003+08:00

Shit happens.

2011-01-06T23:54:00.004+08:00

During a game of Pictionary at Koh Samui:

Colin: What's an apple core?

Ching & I: (proudly) It's the core of an apple.

Everybody: .......... LOL!!!

LOL!!!

2010-12-28T21:45:00.004+08:00

I was about to pay for my items at La Senza MidValley. Standing in front of the queue were 2 pondans / mak nyah (drag queens):

Cashier: Ada member tak?

Pondan 1: Ada. Diorang kat atas.

Cashier: Tak. Maksud I, you ada membership card ke tak.

Pondan 1: Oooooo. (embarrassed)

FIY: They put their items (some kinky looking panties) on the cashier counter and left the shop without purchasing anything.

Why I * h e a r t * Christmas.

2010-12-05T15:09:00.010+08:00

I was shopping for me and the girls' annual Christmas gift exchange at a bookstore one day:

Salesgirl 1: Miss, would you like to take the wrapped copy instead?

Me: Erm... No it's alright. I prefer to wrap it myself.

Salesgirl 1: Oh ok.

I then walked around with the book in my hands.

Salesgirl 2: Miss, there's a wrapped copy of this book on the shelves over there. Would you like me to get that for you?

Me: No it's ok. I want to wrap it myself, thanks.

Not long after that, I walked to the cashier.

Cashier: Miss, would you like to get the wrapped copy of this book?

Me: No thanks. I want to wrap it myself. I love wrapping presents.

Cashier: Err... Ok.

After that, I went to the wrapping station to get somebody to help taking out the price tag from the plastic wrap.

Girl At Wrapping Station: Miss, you don't want the already wrap one ke?

Me: No. I'll wrap it myself. Can you help me remove the price tag from this plastic wrap please?

Girl At Wrapping Station: Ok miss. You sure you don't want to wrap?

Me: No. Thank you.

KNN CBB MCH TNM PKM KNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-29T23:10:00.002+08:00

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Defeated

2010-10-13T01:59:00.007+08:00

First Class With The Seniors
Thai Pads + Extra Long Kick Combos + Shuffling + Jumping = Confusion

Second Class With The Seniors
Thai Pads + Extra Long Kick & Punch Combos + Shuffling + Turning + Chopping + Jumping = Confusion

Third Class With The Seniors
Extra Long Kick & Punch Combos + Shuffling + Turning + Chopping + Jumping = Confusion

Fourth Class With The Seniors
Extra Long Kick & Punch Combos + Shuffling + 360º Kick Combo + 360º Roundhouse = Confusion

*Hopefully things will get better soon*

A taste of bootcamp

2010-09-20T23:47:00.007+08:00

I was invited by a friend to join 'Bring-A-Friend day' at bootcamp last Saturday. I couldn't get much sleep the night before as I was pretty nervous about it. Let me tell you this: It was no walk in the park!

Fortunately, I've been active recently. If I were me six months ago, I might not have survived it at all!

I love the people there. Everyone was so supportive of one another. They kept encouraging each other, even though they themselves were also exhausted.

For me, it was hell during the training; I almost died, but felt really good after that (actually makes me crave for more). Realistically, I won't be signing up for the real deal anytime soon. I have this strange feeling that I won't actually be looking forward to bootcamp day (unlike how much I wish everyday is kickboxing day).

Now my 'Lose Those F***ing Weight Plan B': Kickboxing twice a week instead! Bliss~

Life in candy color

2010-09-13T23:28:00.009+08:00

Absolutely love this color!
It's similar to Martha Stewart's signature green.

This blue makes me very ~H-A-P-P-Y~

Secret confession

2010-09-11T14:42:00.017+08:00

I'm obsessed with these Everlast pink handwraps and boxing gloves and I want them right now!!!

Nah...

Don't wanna end up looking like a bimbo joke in the kickboxing class. But maybe just the pink handwraps won't hurt right?

One more confession to make: I bought a pair of pink Nike running shorts last night (also a pair in black; if that helps make me less of a pink-obsessed freak). Just so you know.

1 - 2 - FIGHT!

2010-09-10T03:28:00.014+08:00

It has been two months plus since I joined kickboxing. I love kickboxing and I actually look forward to my classes every single week. I got better at digesting commands given by my instructors; which now makes combination more fun than when I first started. He even complimented that I look fierce like a fighter when I'm on my fighting stance! =D

People say that I've gotten more toned than before, but when I weigh myself on the scale, I noticed I did not lose any weight at all. Instead, I have put on a few kgs! I truly hope that those extra kgs are muscles as I recently 'discovered' having what I called 'chicken breasts' on the back of my upper arms (don't know the name of those muscles though).

Edited: Just did a Google search. They are Triceps apparently.

I'll stop weighing myself for the next couple of months, as it can be very depressing looking at the scale only to find out you haven't lost any of the weight after all that hard work. Also, I'm joining bootcamp next month as I'm yearning for more cardio. Let's hope that I'm able to commit to this bootcamp thingy because from my understanding, it won't be easy.

Show me your smize!

2010-08-15T23:59:00.015+08:00

Majolica Majorca: My favorite mascara in the whole wide world! Totally waterproof / tear proof / sweat proof / swim proof / (almost) smudge proof. I now wear mascara to work and straight to kickboxing on class day. This baby is the best invention like, ever!!!

Majolica Majorca Mascara Base.

Majolica Majorca Lash Expander.

Megadeath

2010-07-25T18:54:00.006+08:00

Sunday is the day I become hopelessly lazy. I'll usually call to order take-outs from the cafe at my condo, and they will deliver the food right to my doorstep. Hell yeah I'm lazy!

Today was no exception. A guy (I think he's a newbie) picked up the phone:

Me: *Truuuut truuuut...*

Guy: *Ka-chak* Hello?

Me: Hi. One fried kuey teow please.

Guy: Dai chao?

Me: No. Kuey teow. Fried kuey teow.

Guy: Chu chao?

Me: Ku-ey te-ow. Kuey teow goreng.

Guy: Oh. Fried kuey teow ah.

Me: Yes. Fried kuey teow.

Guy: Where?

Me: Block B-x-x.

Guy: A...

Me: No! Block B. B untuk babi.

Guy: Oh. Block B. Berapa?

Me: Block B. Tingkat x. Unit x.

Guy: Oh...

Me: -_-""""""""

Just so you know, the fried kuey teow I ordered arrived safely. Phew!

Na na na...

2010-07-24T22:56:00.000+08:00

I was glad to be given the opportunity to do musical arrangement for a reality show.

It wasn't the 'OMG!!! That was like totally awesome!!!' song. All thanks to my many years of intensive trainings I got from composing jingles; I must say given such short time line, I did a pretty decent job on the strings section. I personally think the arrangement might have saved the song from falling into the 'yet another *YAWN* ballad' category kinda blah...

Well, for that few hours' worth of work; I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. Hehehehehe...

Clap clap. Clap clap.

The 'it goes with any outfit' Elastic Belt Collection

2010-07-11T16:44:00.003+08:00

No seriously!

Ip Man. It's all your fault!

2010-06-23T12:49:00.010+08:00

I've always wanted to continue my Taekwon-do lessons but it is difficult to find classes that will accommodate my schedule. I took up Taekwon-do (ITF, and briefly switched to WTF) during high school but had to stop due to SPM. (dang exams!) I often get bruises all over from sparring and there were times when people in my tuition classes thought I had abusive parents! =p

I recently enrolled myself into kickboxing at TNT Hartamas. What I like about it is its class time: flexible enough for those with unpredictable working schedules. Initially, I thought coming from a Taekwon-do background would help me pick up kickboxing easily; well it wasn't an easy transition for me I must say! I'm slightly 'disoriented' from this switch. Why? You might ask. Let me tell you why:

In Taekwon-do, we focus more on kicks; whilst in kickboxing, punches seem to play an equally important role. The strengths of a Taekwon-do punch comes from the twist of the wrist; in kickboxing, the strength of a punch comes from the twist of the body and legs. In Taekwon-do, we usually use our rear legs and fists to throw kicks and punches; whilst in kickboxing, I noticed front legs and fists are commonly use to throw kicks and punches. (I guess kickboxers want speed)

As 'disoriented' as I currently am, I am glad to have taken up kickboxing. It makes me sweat (unlike yoga) and I somehow 'feel' healthier afterwards. I have no intention to become a pro; just something I can look forward to every single week. That's all.

Juki found a home

2010-06-19T15:30:00.003+08:00

All thanks to a friend, I managed to score myself a really great deal: Juki DDL-5550, a.k.a 'The Rolls-Royce' of all sewing machines!

I'm overwhelmed by my Juki as he belongs to the industrial kind, but I am confident that one day my sewing skills will match his capabilities.

Elasticity

2010-06-06T23:00:00.003+08:00

I made a simple elastic skirt out of this floral fabric I bought from Kamdar SS2. The whole process took me about 3 hours; pretty quick for a beginner like me I guess.

I am going to try make a Burberry Prorsum inspired knotted skirt next:

Burberry Prorsum Knotted Silk-Chiffon Skirt.

Project Weekend

2010-05-23T15:02:00.018+08:00

I was supposed to make passport sleeves; which I did by the way: my Smart Lady couldn't sew through the layers of fabric and interfacing.

Impatient as always, I have decided to move on to yet another sewing project, a High Waisted Skirt. I got two sets of tutorial from BurdaStyle: skirt construction from the Ida-Maria's High Waisted Skirt tutorial and side pockets construction from Elastic Waist Skirt tutorial. I chose zipper as closure instead of buttons. Here's how the finished skirt looks like:

I have been searching for the perfect wallet all my life. I wanted a wallet that can display my growing number of membership cards: you know the Jusco card; the Tesco card; the Smiles card etc. etc. etc.................................................................................................

Inspired by my friend, also my sewing mentor, Ching (she is the person who got me into sewing), I then decided to make one for myself. I was searching online for a tutorial but didn't manage to find one that I kinda like. So I have decided to 'sew along' as I go.

This project was a frustrating one. I had so much problem with my Smart Lady. She just won't sew through my layers of fabric! I have tried switching her needles but failed as well. I can't blame Smart Lady entirely. She's a mini and I can't expect her to perform like a pro.

Finally, I resorted to manually turning her hand wheel and she worked, but it was painful as the thread kept on snapping; and at times, skipped. I also had problem with measurements.

Anyways, after four painful tries, I finally completed my fabric wallet. Although my arms hurt like hell, I am rather proud of my accomplishment (a pat on the back):

Next, I am going to try altering my vintage finds.

Done!

2010-04-11T21:17:00.012+08:00

I have finally completed that long-abandoned pillowcase project today. Bought some beans to fill up the pillowcases earlier. Ahh... the satisfaction!

Okay.
Next project: Passport Sleeves!

Hachiko: A Dog's Story

2010-04-09T23:30:00.002+08:00

='(

Sew distracted!

2010-03-15T23:41:00.005+08:00

I was looking for dress patterns and came across BurdaStyle. This site has many beautiful sewing patterns and best of all; most of them are FREE!

You see, I get distracted pretty easily. I have not even completed the very basic pillowcase; and here I am, thinking of making dresses! Jeez....

Secret stash

2010-03-06T13:51:00.008+08:00

My fabric collection. My pride and joy.
Oh speaking of fabric. I need to finish up that long-abandoned pillowcase project I started a while ago...

My red velvet heart

2010-02-23T21:40:00.003+08:00

I came across the most beautiful cake I've ever seen while browsing through some food blogs for inspiration: Heart Cake by i am baker.

Sweet Indulgence

2010-02-21T23:31:00.003+08:00

I made Peanut Butter Cheesecake and Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies yesterday and it was my first time trying out these recipes. Fortunately, they turned out looking pretty decent. I even received good feedback for both the cheesecake and brownies. Man I'm all proud of myself! =p

And as always, I love to modify from existing recipes: My Peanut Butter Cheesecake was originally called Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie; and Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies was Fudgy Chocolate Brownies; both Martha Stewart's.

Anyways, below are the recipes:

Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake:
Crust:
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups digestives biscuit crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Filling:
Ingredients
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream

Method
1. Crust: Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine digestives biscuit crumbs, butter, brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

2. Filling: Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter and vanilla.

3. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Whisk in 1/3 of whipped cream into peanut butter mixture, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon filling into cooled crust, Freeze, uncovered, at least 4 hours; or overnight, covered with plastic wrap.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies:
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Some hazelnuts, crushed

Method
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Butter 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with parchment, leaving a 1-inch overhang on two sides.

2. Put butter and chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth. Remove bowl from heat and let it cool completely, about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Stir sugar into cooled chocolate mixture. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla, then gently fold in salt & flour. Add in half of the crushed hazelnuts.

4. Pour batter into pan. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes. Since I had extra chocolate mixture, I drizzled the mixture over top after 25 minutes into the baking process, and sprinkled the rest of the crushed hazelnuts. Continue baking until a cake tester inserted to the middle comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.

5. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let it cool completely. Run a knife around edges. Using the parchment overhang, lift out brownies. Cut into squares.

Julie & Julia

2010-01-23T00:57:00.002+08:00

"Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep… the only two reasons to watch Julie & Julia."
-- Brad Brevet

And I couldn't agree more. Step aside Amy Adams!

Sew what?

2010-01-16T21:25:00.020+08:00

I bought fabric (yes!) and some trimmings during my recent trip to Hong Kong. I never expected to have witnessed the existence of this little arts & crafts heaven with my very own eyes, selling all the materials in the world you can think of: colorful buttons in all shapes and sizes, trimmings you never knew they exist, pretty laces, rolls and rolls of ribbons, endless choices of fabrics and many many many many many more! And they were dirt cheap! I never realized how limited and over-priced our arts & crafts resources are in Malaysia. Well, I guess that explains why we are never the creative sort, instead we copy. So sad...

Anyways, as much as I adore clothes; I suck in the sewing department. I never knew how to sew in my life! Once, I even stapled the torn bits on my skirt together as temporary fix until I get home to let mommy fix it for me. And besides standing by the work table, I never did any major tasks for my Kemahiran Hidup Jahitan projects. Really, none.

Well, it's about time to finally do something about this fear I guess. So this year, I have decided to start working on simpler projects to allow myself getting some decent practice. In order to do so, I need a sewing machine.

So, I got myself a Smart Lady.

So, I've decided to make simple pillowcase out of this gorgeous heart fabric I got from Hong Kong.

So, I cut out the fabric.

So, I sew the fabric with my Smart Lady.

So, I was having problems with my Smart Lady.

So, I undo the stitches by hand and left the fabric on the work table.

Bucket of joy

2010-01-10T16:50:00.001+08:00

Found these colorful wooden dominos in a salvation army shop along Stanley Market, Hong Kong.

B-K-K

2009-10-25T14:31:00.003+08:00

Although I'm not as excited as the Bali trip (not going with the usual bunch this time. 4 out of 6 of them are total strangers); I'm looking forward to take yet another short break from work to go on an intensive retail therapy!

Let's hope there won't be any drama-ramama: you know how things could be when you put a bunch of girls together.
*fingers crossed*

On the side note: I'm very excited about the 4:3opm massage. Desperately needed it. The shoulder is killing me! The pain was so unbearable, it leads into the veins on the back of my neck and gave me severe headache. At times it made me nauseous .
Oh massage I need you so bad...

Peek-a-boo! (Part II)

2009-10-13T15:49:00.022+08:00

I went to see the Orthopedic, Dr. Hyzan at Sunway Medical Centre today and was really shocked to know that my GP was wrong. 'That little solid bump' on my left foot was no 'protruding bone due to the pressure from wearing high heels'! It's a Ganglion Cyst; which was exactly what both my brother and I thought.

Dr. Hyzan said it could be that fall:
Yes I tripped and fell in the studio two weeks ago!

Dr. Hyzan also said I have the option to have it surgically removed or to just let it be.

Here are the pros and cons:

Surgically removed:
Pros: It's a minor procedure. I'll be given general anesthetic, so I'll stay comfy throughout the procedure; and I'll be able to get back on my feet right after surgery.
Cons: It'll leave a small scar on my feet.

Let it be:
Pros: No scars.
Cons: The bump will remain on my feet forever.

I'm already pre-admitted and scheduled for surgery on the 5th of November, five days after my Bangkok shopping spree. Still in the midst of discussing with mom whether I should proceed with the surgery. But here's the good news: I can still wear high heels!

So bye bye hello (again) heels!

Edited: The cyst on my left foot disappeard miraculously the next day and I've already informed the hospital to cancel my surgery @.@

Peek-a-boo! (Part I)

2009-10-11T20:25:00.012+08:00

I noticed a little solid bump on my left foot on Thursday morning. It's really hard and feels like bone.

I went to consult my GP on Saturday morning. He confirmed 'that little solid bump' is a protruding bone. It happened because I wear high heels frequently but I've got nothing to worry about. He also advised me to wear flats from now onwards and the bump should 'go down' by itself. So bye bye high heels!

I am planning to consult an Orthopedic next week just to make sure it wasn't a fracture or dislocation; and also to know if it needs any special medical attention.

And yes I'm worried as hell!

Sour Cream Streusel Muffins

2009-10-05T21:33:00.014+08:00

Sour Cream Streusel Muffin.

Streusel topping.

I made another Martha Stewart's recipe over the weekend. On the website, she named it John's Jumbo Coffee-Cake Muffins. Since there weren't any coffee in the recipe, I'm going to call it Sour Cream Streusel Muffins so people will sort of know what they are eating instead of questioning me: So, why can't I taste any coffee in the muffin?

Oh, I've also modified the recipe a little bit; but I can tell you that these muffins will sure be a hit!

Here's how to make them:

Streusel:
Ingredients
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 stick cold butter, cut into small pieces

Muffins:
Ingredients
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Method
1. Prepare streusel: In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. With a fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles large coarse crumbs; refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Prepare muffins: Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line muffin pans with baking cups. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; set aside.

3. Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture until combined.

4. Fill each cup with a tablespoon of batter and a tablespoon of streusel. Cover with another tablespoon of batter and top with about a tablespoon of streusel. The rule of thumb is not to fill each cup more than 2/3 full to allow room for rising.

5. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Tough cookie!

2009-09-27T17:13:00.022+08:00

I made faux cookie ornaments over the weekend. Just finished icing them and I must say they are looking pretty good.

*Still need practice in the icing department though. I don't have steady hands =(

'Fresh' from the oven.

Star-shaped cookie.

Star-shaped cookie with 'sugar' topping.

Gingerbread man.

Chocolate sandwich cookie.

Doggie bone cookie for tiVo.

Doggie bone cookie for Bigo.

Doggie bone cookie for Taofu.

In case you are wondering, here's how to make them:

Cookie Dough:
Ingredients
White paper clay
Cookie cutter
Acrylic paint

Method
1. Roll out clay and cut out cookies with cookie cutter. Trim scraps.

2. Let cookies harden, about 2 hours and up to overnight.

3. Paint cookies using acrylic paint.

4. Let colors set and dry completely, about 1 hour.

Icing & Sugar Topping:
Ingredients
Vinyl spackle
Acrylic paint
Coarse crystal glitter
Pipping bag fitted with small round tip
Clear coat sealer

Method
1. Mix vinyl spackle with acrylic paint.

2. Transfer mixture into pipping bag.

3. Ice cookies.

4. For sugar topping, sprinkle glitter onto cookie surface while paint is still wet.

5. Let icing set and dry overnight.

6. Spray a coat of clear sealer onto cookie.

7. Let sealer dry.

Birdcage Lamp

2009-09-16T18:47:00.026+08:00

I was Googling ways to hook up a light bulb into the birdcage I got from a little shop in Bali and I came across this picture.
It has the exact same design as mine (okay, maybe 80%). Scary isn't it? Oh well, I guess great minds think alike =)

And for the impatient people reading this post: just make believe this is the finished product and hang in there till I can find the time to hook this baby up k? xoxo

Edited: With daddy's help, here's my birdcage lamp, completed.

My first anti-wrinkle potion

2009-09-13T21:37:00.014+08:00

I recently noticed two fine lines between my eyebrows. They kinda made me self-conscious. I then realized that I'm already at my late 20s and the aging process is about to start kick at anytime now. I got paranoid and quickly bought myself StriVectin from The Gardens after my very late lunch at Fung Lye with Teresa. Oh by the way, we ate like gluttons that day. I felt so sorry for the couple who sat next to our table as they were forced to witness such tragedy. Tsk tsk tsk...

I am learning to have lesser facial expressions to avoid making further damage to those lines. So listen up people: from now on, no more kimface for you!

No such tan

2009-09-12T15:11:00.006+08:00

I so miss Bali.

Back from Bali!

2009-09-08T14:36:00.009+08:00

It was a more relaxed trip this time around.

Didn't do much sight-seeing (apart from visiting the Tampak Siring at Pura Tirta Empul and taking tourisy pictures at Pura Tanah Lot). Instead, we were busy shopping and trying out non-tourisy food.

Here are the highlights from our trip:

Day 1: Nasi Padang Spesial

Day 2: Pura Tirta Empul

Day 3: Watching the sunset at Gado Gado

Day 4: Pura Tanah Lot

Day 5: Chillin' at Kuta Beach

The Bali countdown

2009-08-29T11:42:00.010+08:00

5 more days to the paradise. Woohoo!

The Proposal

2009-08-20T12:56:00.004+08:00

I witnessed something beautiful last night.

A good friend of mine proposed to his lovely girlfriend on his 31st birthday.
And she said 'Yes!'

Congratulations Yuriz and Ash!!!
xoxo

L . O . V . E

2009-08-16T14:32:00.015+08:00

Boy & Girl

Doggie Bone

Cookies in the jar

Take a cookie

I made chocolate cookies over the weekend. I got the recipe from Martha Stewart's website. These cookies are not the crispy type. They are rich in texture and are super moist! As for the icing bit, I guess I still need lots of practice though...

Chocolate Cookie:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
1. Sift flour, cocoa powder and cinnamon into a bowl.

2. Place butter and icing sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Gradually mix in flour mixture. Turn dough out onto a baking sheet lined with nonstick baking mat. Form dough into a disk on baking mat and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

3. Lift baking mat from baking sheet. Roll out dough between baking mat and plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap. Cut out cookies with cookie cutter. Trim scraps. Transfer baking mat to baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to freezer, freeze until very firm, about 15 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Remove baking sheet from freezer.

5. Bake cookies until crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.

Royal Icing:
Ingredients
4 cups icing sugar
5 tablespoons meringue powder

Method
1. In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar and meringue powder. Mixing on low speed, add a scant 1/2 cup water.

2. Mix until icing holds a ribbon like trail on the surface of the mixture for 5 seconds when you raise the paddle.

Glasshouse

2009-08-13T21:33:00.013+08:00

I've heard and even witnessed multiple cases where our clients, voice-over talents and guests knocked themselves into the glass doors (sometimes windows) while trying to get in and out of our office. Some of them got hurt quite badly though!

Yesterday, a bird became one of our many victims! It knocked itself into our office glass window. He got a bit dizzy but according to Ching, he was fine.

In order to avoid anymore 'walking through the glass' incidents, Ching drew these on yellow post-its and stuck them onto the 'potentially hazardous' spots such as:

The Entrance

The Office

This one is for the birds

The strangest nightmare

2009-08-11T22:27:00.009+08:00

Had the strangest dream last night:

I was walking around aimlessly at Gardens after my massage. I walked and walked and walked... and walked some more...

'Coach Clearance Sale' caught my attention. The shop was packed with people. Everybody went crazy, trying to grab at least something and it looked like a war scene from where I stood.

'Wah! Must be damn cheap man!' I thought.

Without further hesitation, I walked in the shop to check things out.

There it was, the most gorgeous handbag sitting on top of the shelf, gently calling out my name. I squeezed pass the frantic crowd in order to get to her.

'Miss. How can I help you?' said the salesgirl.

'Can I have a look at that bag please?' I said.

The salesgirl took the bag from the shelf and handed it to me. I flipped the tag around to find out the price.

'After discount is RM600, miss.' the salesgirl smiled.

'Okay I'll have it.' I said.

As I was walking out from the shop, I felt good. So damn good! She was the first designer handbag I owned!!!

When I got home, I suddenly realized what I held in my hand was no Coach handbag. It was only a paper bag! I bloody paid RM600 for a Coach paper bag! And I don't even like Coach!

Bali is near

2009-08-11T00:28:00.008+08:00

23 more days to go and we're off to Bali!!!

*I can smell the air of Bali already...

Boy + Girl = * h e a r t *

2009-08-04T00:07:00.007+08:00

I've been looking for a decent looking gingerbread man cookie cutter for ages but I had no luck finding one. Teresa then surprised me with this pair of beautiful gingerbread boy & girl cookie cutters!

I can now start buying ingredients for my upcoming weekend project =)

p/s: Thank you so much babe! I love love love them so much!
x0x0xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Random things I hate

2009-08-02T21:37:00.014+08:00

Types of people that disgust me:

Type One: The 'it's all talk' Talker.
Empty vessels make the most noise. Get it?
So SHUT UP ALREADY!!!

Type Two: The (direct) Seller.
NO I'M NOT INTERESTED!!!
Now back off you stalker!

Type Three: The (insurance) Agent.
Kindly refer to Type Two.

Type Four: The Holy Moly.
You guys just freak me out. Some extreme ones even bear resemblance to people from Types Two and Three.

Type Five: The Wannabes.
Everybody wants to be famous these days. YAWN!!!

Letter to my little girl

2009-07-22T21:43:00.004+08:00

Dear baby girl,

It's been months since I last saw you. How have you been?

Just want you to know that I love you very, very much. And that I think of you every single day.

Love always,
(once) Your mummy

The Petting Zoo

2009-07-21T13:02:00.013+08:00

We stayed back last night for a last minute job. Got bored waiting for the latest video edit from the agency after a while...

Anyways, we then decided to play with our neighbors' dogs. We rummaged through the garbage bin for clients' leftover lunch (they had Nando's) and found a packet of unfinished chicken salad. The doggies were a bunch of healthy eaters. They actually eat up their veggies! (we actually ran out of chicken strips to feed them with)

We dig through the bin again (I know! Gross!) but this time we found nothing. =(

SJ then said we should feed the dogs with Mamee. And we did. Didn't know doggies love Mamee! We ended up feeding 2 packets of those to the doggies.

I think the doggies have fallen in love with us! And now I have reasons to shop in a pet shop again.

'Patches' - The friendly one

'Guinness' - The cry-baby

'Snow' - The streetwalker

To the left to the left

2009-07-19T12:30:00.012+08:00

I was a lefty but mom 'corrected' me. According to mom, my siblings and I started out lefties too.

Right hand has been my dominant hand ever since, but there are still things in life I do differently from a born-righty. I didn't realize these until friends pointed out to me:

1) Knife with my left hand, fork with my right.
2) Spoon with my left hand, fork with my right.
3) Mug/glass with my left hand.
4) Thus, I have to rearrange the table settings by myself, for myself.
5) Thus, I sometimes bump my elbow with righty.
6) My left hand holds the top part of the broom/mop.
7) I hug left. Sometimes it causes awkwardness.

Also...
I often find left-handed men incredibly sexy!

A can of paper

2009-07-17T21:40:00.001+08:00

All the way from Bangkok.
Thanks May =)

Simple facts!

2009-07-13T23:22:00.003+08:00

Apple said:

and BlackBerry's response was:

and the winner is...

2009-07-12T15:12:00.010+08:00

I choose you.
You are and always will be the love of my life.
I love you my Nokia.
xoxo

Day 3:

2009-07-07T21:58:00.006+08:00

And I'm still partially deaf =(

Heel over

2009-07-04T15:32:00.003+08:00

I don't wear heels on a regular basis. Heels are reserved only for special occasions, i.e. when I'm not required to walk or stand for long.

Recently, all the flats I bought from my Hong Kong trip a few years back gave up on me almost all at once. To make matters worse, my favorite pair of black-patent kitten heels conveniently broke on a week day!

It was quite a busy month at work. Being an impatient shopper, I wasn't quite in the mood to shoe-shop.

No choice now. It's do or die time. I opened my shoe-closet and found:
a pair of 3.5-inch Mary Janes; a pair of 3-inch patent wedge heels; 2 pairs of 3-inch knee-high boots; oh... and a 3-inch oxford booties. Great!!!

Do or die!

It's Week 3.

I wear 3-inch heels to work almost everyday. I also wear them to meet friends up for drinks or dinner over the weekend. They are surprisingly ~~a pain in the ass~~ comfortable. I can walk properly in them. They have become my new friend! =)