Thursday, July 31

Definitely Karmin

Listening to Karmin on Grooveshark.. Her songs would totally make a good workout playlist.


Pulse - Karmin

I wanna make your heart beat
I love it when it beats for me, yeah

I wanna raise pulses
La chica with the most-est
Not in the mood for the average Josephs
Coming unglued, baby this is explosive
I wanna raise pulses

I'm coming for your rhythm, I'm here to wake you up
I wanna be your hero, I wanna shake the fluff (Credit)

I wished they had shortened the intro to 10 secs instead of a full minute before the music comes on. Which is why I am listening to it on Grooveshark.

I have icecream in the fridge - Green Tea and Cupid's Truffle! Yumss, it is the end of July after all. I also bought croissants from Tous Les Jours. The almond one for dinner earlier and the plain one for brekkie tomorrow. With my leftover tuna and light mayo from Heinz. :D

And I get to wear my new jeans tomorrow. Gonna pair it with my new pumps. Only if my toes stop hurting anyways.

Don't want to compare anymore. Why am I not as fit as they are. Why am I not as hard working. Why am I not as strong. Why am I not as good. Why am I so indecisive. Not that I do it consciously though. I just realized that I was feeling a little down after workout today and was wondering why. Then it occurred to me that I've been comparing myself to everyone lately. Not just at the gym.

My arms are jelly even though workout wasn't intense today. Times like this I wish I had short hair. Gotta breakdown my hair drying process into 30 secs, rest, 30 secs, rest.. and it goes on for about 5 mins.

Another fun (but totally inconsequential) fact: I go to sleep with my hair parted to the right, but when I wake up in the morning, my parting automatically shifts to the left.

Looking forward to the weekend, daddy's gonna be back, hopefully with goodies! x

Wednesday, July 30

She Needs A Wild Heart


Wild Heart - The Vamps

I need another day of hols. So tired. Hahaha.

I have a question. Which is probably wrong for me to ask on many levels. But I am just really curious to know, so don't judge.

What would make me more desirable?

On a completely irrelevant note, to turn into bubbles and disappear? I'd never do that. Never.

Need some good coffee. Cake sounds like a good idea too. Or a croissant. Yup, that would totally do. And a good book. Bliss.

Okay, goodnight world! xx

Tuesday, July 29

On Top Of The World


Am I Wrong - Tiffany Alvord (cover)

Original version here.

I reaaaaally hate it when doggie pees under mom's stuff. Because one, I have to clean it up. And two, punishing doggie breaks my heart, not that I don't punish him, I still do. So my heart has gotta suffer.

Guess who is now qualified to belay people at Camp5! Yours truly, is. I wished I could've climbed more today though, but the crowd was massive. Ohwell, always a next time!

Things that annoy me - people who don't put on their signal light when turning into a junction. People who don't guard their own kids so much so, someone else has to say / do something about it. People who drive in the middle of two lanes and when you stick to your lane, they decide to honk (and stare at) you because "You're too close to me", yes Mr BMW, that's you I am talking about.

On top of many other things. Ha.

I think I am in general quite easy going, that's part of my charm. I hope I don't ever become otherwise.

That's just how I feel. x

Monday, July 28

To You


Ten Feet Tall - Wrabel

There has been a couple of songs that's been a constant mood lifter in my recent days. Posted above is one of them, well, the actual version I listen to is by Afrojack, but I thought the one I embedded above was a nice change for this evening. =)

If you'd like to read about the song itself, click here.

Stay tuned! xx

An Update

Ola! I seem to have been out of it for a bit, I meant with updating the blog. In any case, I figured it's time to provide a slightly-delayed mid year update on my 2014 resolutions.

Let's go!

1. Shopping ban. I am putting a ban on buying new clothing for the entire 2014 - no new shoes, new tops, new jeans, no new earrings / rings / necklaces etc, unless the situation deem it completely necessary. Gifts for others are a different story.


I've been a tad naughty with this one. The record so far is - 1 pair of wedges, 1 pair of sneakers, 1 pair of pumps. 1 pair of jeans, 1 dress, 1 (if I may add, cheap) top (bought in Samui), 1 Airism camisole, 2 exercise shorts, 2 sports bras, 2 pairs of bikinis, 1 aztec top (that was from the same online store with the bikinis). And this is excluding my purchases while in Japan, but that don't really count - 2 work tops from Uniqlo, 1 Snoopy sweater, and a scarf. In my defence, most of what I got in Japan was really to keep my freezing ass warm.

2. To travel to 2 new places that I've not been to before. Calling all travel buddies!

Checked! Philippines in March for sailing, Japan in April for holiday, Koh Samui in May for sailing.. Maybe more end of the year hey!

3. To be vegetarian and/or pescetarian the first week (7 days) of each month. This is mainly to lead a healthier lifestyle. This means I'll be meat-free for my birthday this year too, party planners please take note!

I cheat on this sometimes. Like, maybe twice. Or three times. Let's just make that 5 times. But all in all, if you think about it, I would have pescetarian for 49 days in total now..

4. Read more. And Dramabeans don't count.

I've finished (unfortunately) only 3 books thus far - David and Goliath, The Social Animal and my latest being Three Cups of Tea.

5. Be more watchful of my expenses. To jot down as best as I can all my expenditure daily.

=(

6. Work towards a promotion at work, or in other words, be open to any career advancement opportunities, and be proactive while at it.

Well..

7. To spend at least half an hour each day to do quiet time. If due to unforeseen circumstance I happen to skip a day, it shall be replaced within the same week.

=(

8. To get a full medical check up.

Done. Healthy as a horse!

9. To learn a new language, or a new skill. And in general to be open to new adventures and ideas.

Hm, I like to think I've been rather open to new stuff this year. =)

10. To be kind, patient, forgiving and thankful. Always!

Sorta kinda? =)

Thursday, July 24

This Is What I Call Powerful


Try - Colbie Caillat

Why are all my hobbies / things I want to do so expensive? My cheapest hobby would be to read (or watch) dramas at home. =( And to top it off, I think my new Skechers aren't very crossfit friendly. What do I do. =(

Do you think I'd make it as a lifestyle / celebrity blogger? I could do with exclusive invites for hair treatments, fashion shows, new eats, travels, merchandise review etc and then blog about them. I reckon I write okay.

3 facts you may not know about me.

I always have had an immense urge to become strong(er).
I derive joy from cleaning - not that I'm OCD, but I like clean & tidy in general.
I don't like my own handwriting.

Don't you like you? Cause I like you. =)

Everything Has Beauty


All Of The Stars - Ed Shereen

We have it in all of us. There's goodness in all of us. Some more than others, but it's there, if we looked. We need to learn to not sweat the small stuff, and see the big picture more often.

The fault in our stars made me tear much. I loved it. Every bit of it.

“Some infinities are bigger than other infinities.” ― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars. x

Tuesday, July 22

Catch Up Sounds Like Ketchup


若你碰到他 - 蔡健雅


Let's go back in time a little..

Smudged makeup at my friend's wedding dinner Sat night. That's not pretty! Primer why you fail me. And why did no one tell me I looked like a panda all throughout dinner. >(

Being stuck in traffic is not cool. Being stuck in traffic with a full bladder is just a whole different level of uncool. I am gonna avoid the Damansara area past 10pm from now onwards. Madness.

Sunday was much much nicer. Don't recall what I did but if it's not stored in my memory, it mustn't have been bad. Or for that matter, not exceptional either.

Monday was sweeeeet, because I had the day off. Had time to just takes things in stride, for my case, short balanced strides, because I don't have the longest legs. Ha. Spent some time reading, packing, ticking of to-do's. Most certainly a pleasant day.

And well, we're back on track - Tuesday today. Squeeeeal! Both drama's I've been watching have ended their most recent episodes with kisses. Not gonna tell you which are they, lest you try streaming the same videos and cause my site to crash and then I won't get to watch no more. I'm naive thinking that way.

Alright now, I am gonna excuse myself and paint them nails jade. See yah! xx

Sunday, July 20

Mhmmm Totally

Read - 18 Struggles Of Having An Outgoing Personality But Actually Being Shy And Introverted.


Solo Day - B1A4

Maybe not everything on the list. But at least 60% I can identify with.

Goodnight morning peeps, great week ahead! xx

Friday, July 18

Perhaps Eating Is My Coping Mechanism

Appam. Coffee. Dory + pasta salad + coleslaw. Cadbury. Kopi. Mini Heong Peah. Curry puff. Home-cooked wrap. Fat free berry yogurt drink. I am pretty convinced I have exceeded my calorie intake for the day. I do make decent tuna + fried egg wraps though.

It's a sad day today.

Thursday, July 17

It's July 17th

My arms are sore. I wish I'd find someone who'd dry my hair for me. Someday.

My car needs a bath too. Badly.

I don't sit very well with guilt.

It's past my bedtime. But it's Heng's birthday! That's right. I'm partially glad we're worlds apart. Because we are so different from each other, we can't share the same space for too long or we'd get on each other's nerves. True for me, maybe not for him but well. In this relationship, distance definitely makes the heart grow fonder.


Happy blessed birthday! xx

Monday, July 14

I Wonder

If I'm ever missed. Like the genuine kind.

Feeling weak. Arms are jelly and I'm not happy with my performance today. My already non-existent muscles went further into hibernation. (-__-)

Emo nemo. Just slightly. I blame the hormones, it's always the hormones.

On the bright side, holiday tomorrow! =)

Sunday, July 13

When All That's Within Me Feels Dry


Desert Song - Hillsongs

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Have a great week ahead all your folks! xx

Thursday, July 10

If Abs Were So Easy To Come By, They Won't Be So Desirable


Perfect Two - Auburn

Was randomly browsing through some Running Man videos for some laughs, and came across a clip that had this song playing.. So cute!

Hazy haze is back in town, take care everyone. xx

Tuesday, July 8

Tuesday Feels

Good.

This is going to be a relatively long post. I think.

Sat at the Gardens Lounge to catch up on my reading and sipped White Coffee and Teh Tarik that is provided for free, all while waiting for the car to be polished and vacuum-ed. At the end of it, I paid RM2 for parking and RM10 for the car wash and I go home a happy girl for spending my money and my time wisely.

I did get carried away with my current read Three Cups of Tea (which I will be talking about in a bit) and did not see the message that my car was ready. To think that the guys at Cars had to wait for me to collect my keys before they could go buka puasa. Or the fact that they had to wash my car for me despite them fasting. I felt really really bad. =(

Even if they never see this - I'm sorry! And they did a really good job cleaning my car, they always do. So thank you also! =)

We had a blackout in the office today. And I had a mushroom quiche and a hot chocolate for lunch. Yums.

Speaking of Three Cups of Tea, I'm not remotely close to finishing it soon, unless I consciously spend more time on it but anyway, every now and then, certain parts of the story makes me tear. And today, this part really got me:

"As Mortenson learned that night over a meal of dal and rice at Haji Ali's, Mouzafer had just completed a heroic eighteen days. A landslide had once again blocked the only track from Skardu to Korphe, and Mouzafer, freshly returned from a 130-mile round trip on the Baltoro with a Japanese expedition, had led a small party of porters, carrying ninety-pounds bags of cement eighteen miles upriver to Korphe. A slight man then in his mid sixties, Mouzafer had made more than twenty trips bearing his heavy load, skipping meals and walking day and night so that the cement would be at the building site in time for Mortenson's arrival."

And if that didn't get you, let's continue with the next paragraph, which is an account of Mouzafer himself:

"When I first met Mr Greg Mortenson on the Baltoro, he was a very friendly talking lad," Mouzafer says, "always joking and sharing his heart with the poor person like the porters. When I lost him and thought he might die out on the ice, I was awake all night, praying to Allah that I might be allowed to save him. And when I found him again, I promised to protect him forever with all my strength. Since then he has given much to the Balti. I am poor, and can only offer him my prayer. Also the strength of my back. This I gladly gave so he could build his school."

Simple kind gestures, from one human to another, the gratitude goes such a long way. The truth is, we all know that while we sit in the comfort of our homes, while we live out our comfortable little lives - don't deny it, if you're reading this, chances are that you can afford the internet and a computer and that you have the ability to read, many people don't have this luxury to say the least.

We don't even have to go halfway around the Earth, to where the characters of the book are from. This made me think of the porters who helped us up Mt KK, they carried loads that we couldn't possible imagine, and they were happy, they didn't ask for a lot in life, I think. They were just doing what they had to. And they were glad to be of help.

At this point, I'm not quite sure what I am trying to get at, but I think what I am trying to say is that we need to appreciate what we have. And while one simple ringgit may not mean a lot to us, let us remember those who have to work so so hard, for that same ringgit that we barely even think about. Nobody expects anyone to donate their fortunes and wealth to the poor and less fortunate, but perhaps, in our everyday lives, if we could just be a little more understanding, a little more kind, and a little more patient, maybe, just maybe, the world will be a better place.

And this brings me to another point. I told you it was going to be a long post, at least now that's certain.

Difficult people will get their way. Eventually. I don't understand the dynamics of it, or even if I do, I don't. One would think that nice people will be the ones who will 'win'. While that's not entirely false, it certainly is not entirely true either. The question that begs to be answered is, is it worthwhile to make someone else miserable just to achieve your own personal goal? My answer would be a no. But many others, based on my own observation, they'd do whatever it takes, to ensure that they get what they want.

I feel like I've talked about this before, it's one of my recurring themes on this blog and one that I struggle with to grasp in my daily life. I suppose I could admire the straightforwardness in these individuals and their tenacity and their determination in obtaining what they want. However, that's just not possible - it's hard for me to be fond of them, or to want to be nice to them, though they probably don't care about me being nice or not, as long as they get what they want.

I can only hope that I do not model after such behaviour. This doesn't mean that I'll allow people to push me around, or that I will bend my own principles to suit others, this just means that in achieving my own goals, I will not put others down. If I have to take the stairs instead of the lifts because the mechanic can't figure out what is wrong with the lifts, then so be it. What is a couple of flight of stairs? Even if you had to climb 99 flights of stairs, what good does yelling at the repair man do? You get what I mean?!

Again, yes, with some people, you have to be strict. Otherwise, you may never get anything done. But it's a balance lah I suppose. There's a fine line between being considerate and over-stepping boundaries. Let's all just be conscious about what we do, and think about how you'd feel if you are the other person. The wise saying, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, will best define our actions.

One of the other things I've been learning to do is to give and not have return expectations. It's not easy for me. And I still do get upset. But I'm getting better at handling it.

I think I had a couple more points to share, but I'm exhausted now. My hand is. So I'll end here, thank you for hearing me out and let's be good people, as best as we can.

Goodnight you all! xx

Monday, July 7

Leaves Fall, Fall


Suddenly - Kim Bo Kyung

Feeling a little sick. Boo. H2o H2o. But I've been drinking more! Sometimes I feel like I am two. All achy from Fuel this morning. It was nice and windy in the evening. So lovely. =)

Okay, good night, sleep tight, sweet dreams! xx

Friday, July 4

Of Caesar Dressing & A Blackberry

       

        You are quite easygoing and as much of a minimalist as you can get away with. You like simple things.
You are straightforward and honest in your approach to life. You value transparency, both in yourself and in others.

You may keep things low key, but you are also quite sophisticated. Strength never intimidates you.
In life, you are always looking for a balance. You can take a little of anything but never too much of it.
       
 
         You Are a Blackberry         

        On the one hand, you can be a bit rebellious and even somewhat naughty. You live large and refuse to do what you're told.
On the other hand, you're quite sweet and even a bit sensitive. Those who know you well know that you can be fragile.

Some people may be intimidated by you, but just as many people are drawn to you. You have a sparkling personality.
You are confident in your uniqueness. You've never quite fit in, and you're good with that. You enjoy being one of a kind. 

 
And to end with this..

Forever - Derrick

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Hello July

I know I am a few days late, 3 to be exact (or 4). Haven't been having much sleep time past couple of days, all these brain activity at night is driving me insane. Ohwell, I'll manage. =)


Hero - Family of The Year

You don't wanna be my hero?