Feelings

All I Want Is Love - A Great Big World

Spotify - one of the best decisions I've made.

It's Alright, I'm Okay

I Think God Can Explain - Splender

Scent

I like the smell of fresh laundry. =)

Show Me How To Dance

Set Me on Fire - Bella Ferraro

Fly me on a jetplane,
Take me to the moon,
Wherever you go,
I’ll follow.

Spotify found!

That Eye Smile

I want a mini Kim Yeol for Christmas!

Jokes aside, where do I even start. There's so much to do, so much to tidy, things to ponder and plan, here and there..

I just wanna crawl back into bed wear a huge fluffy cuddly baby pink sweater and have a hot chocolate on a nice cushy couch with white pillows, in a nicely heated room in a cold and snowy place.

Is that too much to ask for? Lol. Maybe.

Then I just want a Kim Yeol.

Beautiful Liar

Beautiful Liar - VIXX LR

Spotify has to be one of the many good things that has happened to me. =)

My tummy has been weird for a couple of days now. I hope it's not a stomach bug.

Gotta start clearing the items on my to do. Ta!

Feeling Like A Success; And Then Not So Much

I had been a real good girl two weeks back, adhering to a strict apple and carrot juice only diet for 3 straight days and then training for a 5km run simultaneously.

Having completed 5km's in 40 mins. Some friends observed that I looked leaner. And I definitely felt lighter myself.

Perfect - One Direction

Two weeks forward, and all the effort has resulted to nothing. In fact, I probably regressed.

Today itself - Two chicken floss buns and a hard boiled egg with coffee for breakfast, garlic naan and kopi ice for lunch, processed fruit juice and a chunk of milk chocolate for snacks, McD french fries for further snacking, and green curry maggi noodles for dinner.

Going to bed a fatty. With a pimple on my butt cheek. -__-

Imma wake early and go run. #finishstrong

One Two, On Your Marks, Get Set Go

Has been a while since I last had leftover chalk stains on my fingernails. Feels good!

I've got a presentation to prep for. And nooo, it already way past bedtime.

I can't get enough of the triplets on youtube. And Daehanie now wears glasses, poor thing at such a young age but he's totally adorbs! /squeal

Also fan-girling over Sassy Go Go. Love love Jung Eun Ji in her roles. Sassy, is the word. Doesn't hurt one bit at all that her co-star is the cutest thing ever. Let me correct that, her co-stars are the cutest things ever.

I told a white lie today. I'm sorry.

I recently learnt that Lucky Laundrette in Lucky Gardens charges a minimum of RM9, although they'll tell you that 1kg worth of dirty laundry is RM3.50. So, if you do the Math, you should just ensure that you've got at least 3kg's worth of smelly clothing before you bring them over for wash.

I'm back to being in my perpetually hungry state. I wish my stomach would just digest all the excess fats it has stored for a rainy day. Because we don't have rainy days, we only have hazy ones.

I'm funny! Goodnight world! x

Live, Life, Love

Today will go down in history as one of my most significant days in my life.

Let me tell you why.

Today, I have been reassured that I'm blessed in life with not just good people, but with people whom I care about deeply and who care about me just as much.

It is for a reason as simple as that. /love

I'm In Love

I - Taeyeon feat Verbal Jint

With this tune.

Aesthetic value alone I'd give it a 10/10. The music video is gorrrrrgeous, but there's something about the song itself that sounds beautiful to me too. And I've always liked Taeyeon as an artist.

The only gripe I have about this whole scenario is, How can anyone have such perfect skin!

I'm torn about waking up early to try and make it for a group session before work tomorrow at this new gym nearby my workplace. Maybe I should put in the effort. Hm.

And I've got quite a bit going on in my head so I hope I'll be able to iron some of the things out and get some decent shut eye tonight.

Happy midweek peeps! x

Quarter Life Crisis

My acne problem seems to really be spiralling out of control. I still don't think it's stress related, though I somewhat wish it is, cause that'll mean I've been working really hard, yes?

I've been cleansing, double cleansing in fact, every night, and even started washing in the mornings. Stopped touching my face with my hands, drinking more water than I'm used to and eating quite clean, frankly. I've also stopped working out rigorously, and quit taking protein.

Dear Lord, I know it's really superficial of me to be praying and asking for clear skin, but if you'd will my skin to be decent again, I would be very grateful. And should, as Ivy has said, it be Your will for me to learn my lesson to appreciate and utilise my other strengths in life, then help me to get over and deal with the growing problem. Amen.

On that note, I've also got coral scratches from my recent dive trip that have turned into itchy red patches. And some skin abrasion on my arms from doing bridge exercises the other day. Both injuries are more irritating than pain, and if you'd be so kind to also help me pray for healing on these, I'd appreciate it too.

Maybe. I should just stop stressing about my acne and it'll all go away.

Hahaha. Goodnight peeps! xx

Sève

According to Dictionary.com,

Word Origin
noun, French.
1. the characteristic flavor and body of a wine.

Seve - Tez Cadey

1. My new happy song - and I wanna shuffle like this too! #somuchwin
2. Severe bout of acne. I am googling potential causes and..
   
   

   

   So scary!

3. Please don't be either of the above. But there's has to be a cause - one which I can eliminate / handle / manage.
4. Not entirely sure if it's insomnia or endorphins from my (simply) workout or whatever unknown matter that is keeping me awake.
5. Really should just go roll in bed and try to get some shut eye.

Night night! x

Diving @ Perhentian with Universal Divers

Hello peeps!

I'm back from 4 wonderful days (Wed - Sat) of diving with newfound confidence that I as long as I trust myself, I can do anything. Granted, with the correct support from the necessary people that is.

After all, that's why God puts so many different people in our lives. It's always for a reason.

I've got the awesome dive instructors and divemasters from Universal Divers, on Perhentian Besar - Charlotte, Ali, Farid, Niko, Gemma and all the helpful and sweet boat guys to thank for making me feel at home underwater and for being so patient with me. THANK YOU! :)

I successfully logged 8 dives in the 4 days, 2 dives each on Wed and Thurs, 3 dives on Fri and 1 early morning on Sat before leaving Perhentian by noon. That brings my total dive count to 12 so far!

Here are some on land photos of the bunch I was travelling with. No diving photos because I've not fully mastered the art of taking care of myself underwater, yet. Also, underwater photography gear costs a bomb!

After a whole night's drive from Kuala Lumpur to the jetty. I was mostly asleep in the car. 

I make a terrible passenger / stay awake driver companion.

All excited to finally be on our way to island "paradise", the haze found its way there too, but it's definitely much much worse back home!

The other two divers I was with who had to care for their expensive cameras (and me). 

Sunset view from Cocohut - where we stayed and dined at most of the time. 

I give them a 9/10 rating for overall experience; decently priced, clean, with hot showers, aircond and fan, and sufficiently comfy beds, make sure you pack an extra blanket if you tend to get chilly at night.

Mango Smoothie yummsss!

Our dinners were mostly extravagant. That's what vacations are for! :)

These meals were all at Cocohut's restaurant.

Trying out the selfie stick! I am tempted to get one..

Group photo!

Overall on my dive trip: Visibility underwater wasn't all that great, and the currents were strong. I still did manage to catch sightings of Nemo(s), a shark, nudibranchs, turtles, a tonne of fishes whose names I cannot remember. All in all, good training for a newbie diver like myself. We all learn through experience no?

I had a fantastic time thanks to the people I was traveling with, the people I encountered on the island and not to forget, thank you Lord for helping me recover in time for my dives, and for keeping all of us safe throughout the trip.

Can't wait for my next dive trip!

It's A Pattern

When it's time to go on vacation, my body breaks down. Dive trip is due tomorrow, and I woke up with a sore throat this morning. And it doesn't seem to be getting any less sore.

I am really trying to resist eating an icecream now. Sweet tooth go away.

Today, it poured like madness. As I stared out the window and wondered if I liked rain. And then I concluded that I like it sometimes, and not so much at other times.

November - Gabrielle Aplin

I know it's not November yet, but rain makes me think of this song.

My eternal dilemma is in not knowing what I want. And when I think I know I want something, it's usually not that good for me. Like how I know I need to go pack my bags. But a big part of me wants to eat an icecream.

My throat hurts. And limbs hurt (from gym and climbing over the weekend). And my eyes are tired from staring at the computer for ridiculously long hours today.

I just really wanna whine. Which in this case, I know is not good for me.

Doggie has to go for an operation tomorrow. It seems that he has some blockage in his urinary tract. I am either heartless, or I've mastered the art of detachment so well that it is barely affecting me.

Once, a very good friend of mine, I can trust her to be honest with me (or so I like to think). She's completely blunt when it comes to serving you hard truths, she said something to me which stuck until this day - You're just tough on the exterior but inside, you're weak.

Of course, I did not enjoy hearing it. At all.

But she may just have scored a goal there.

Bye and goodnight now.

P/s: Please pray for Doggie's operation, And for my safe journey to the islands for my dives, and for Doggie and my speedy recovery. Thanks! xx

Where Do I Stand?

1. My wisdom tooth is aching.
2. My acne is still bad, but I think it's slightly more under control now.
3. My trainer is leaving, which leaves me to train under a new coach.
4. I need to force fed myself with water, and more water.
5. I need to pack my dive bag, except that it's not so much of a dive bag since, I've got no gear at all.
6. Sometimes, I wonder to myself, where would I be if things in my life were a little different from what they are?
7. I have a loooooong night to go, if I plan on presenting something concrete in InDesign by tomorrow.
8. Today, while sending my grandpa to his church, I ate a salmon bento (for breakfast). And by the time I reached my church, I had successfully finished the whole bento.
9. Went climbing on Saturday, jelly arms. But good fun!
10. Doggie is still not well; appreciate all your prayers.

Epsilon

According to Dictionary.com,

noun
1. the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (E, ε).
2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.
3. Mathematics. an arbitrarily small quantity, used to indicate that a given quantity is small, or close to zero.

Epsilon - Kygo

1. When I start talking, I talk a lot. And when I do talk a lot, it's because I am comfortable around you. Or, in retrospect, it's also likely because I can't stand awkward silence.

Besides, what's the point if we all sit around the table and each stare at our phones. I don't get it.

2. I gave myself a scare this morning..

3. I really, really really, really want to sail some. On a fast boat. Like on the TP52. With the usual awesome crew. And plane with the hugeass kite.

4. I should attempt to get some work done. But I suspect even if I turn my work laptop on, I won't accomplish very much.

5. I like talking about myself too much, every sentence above makes reference to I.

On to serious matters, my doggie seems to be a little sick, please pray for his fast recovery!

Good night world, sweetest dreams! xx

I Kinda Need A Hero

Is it you?

I suspect it was the above cheese that made me not share this awesome song before, instead I then shared this, Rachel Platten's Fight Song, which is another current favourite.

Nightingale - Demi Lovato

But, there will always be times when you'd think to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I did have a hero?"

1. Inet's a bit sucky tonight, so is my lappie.
2. I really love Mc Nuggets - and they now have new dips, limited time only!
3. I've not been working out for almost 2 weeks now..
4. My breakouts have gone from bad to worse. =(
5. The haze is making my nose itch.
6. I've not been climbing sufficient either.
7. Working holiday, working weekend then dive trip here I come!
8. Also playing on my Spotify is 周興哲 跟鋼琴說話
9. Even the most sociable person needs to go into solidarity every now and then.
10. Tummy ache.

Say You'll Remember Me

Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift

I blame my senior for being addicted to it. I swear she was playing this all day long today. And this is one accoustic version that I am really enjoying too by Madilyn Bailey.

That said, it is addictive.

What does it take for one to be honest? Sometimes I do wonder, if only everyone just live honestly, without having to hide behind masks, or behind secrets. Would that not solve a lot of problems, in particular miscommunication?

Ohwell, who am I to judge.

On a slightly more somber note, learnt of a passing of my friend's dad. Makes me re-think about life in general, am I truly appreciate of what I have? Do I show my love and gratitude to the people around me sufficiently?

Let's not wait until it's too late.

Say you'll remember me.

Reflecting On Life

...

Hm.

长大 和长老 不一样

今天（昨天）发生了点小事情。。 后来， 我才发现 自己真的只有长老 ，并没长大。

或属 就应为我重来就没有长大的大算 也没觉得没有那个必要

真的 。

要开始为自己的生活付出多一点的成长 要好好的 认真的

也要学着 不要被任何人 不管是谁都好 影响得太深刻 毕竟没有别人能够为我的生活负责 就连最亲的家人也包括在内。他们没欠我任何东西

“长老” 一路以来 也没缺乏 最基本的需要 爱，也得了。 学业，有啊。 能够在爸妈意下经验的都差不多了

应该到了要经验自己能力能够经验的事了。。说是离家出走可能太严重了些

但概念差不多吧！

就是 自己走下去 望着自己的未来挥手说 我来了

一切的一切都是要靠自己的双手双脚一步一步的往前踏

存够了心信后， 再来奔跑吧！

Old Is Gold

Into the New World - Girls' Generation

1. I can usually resist carbs in the form of rice, except when it is Japanese / Korean rice.

2. I really have a really really really soft spot for sunflowers.

3. I would, on all counts, consider myself a homebody.

4. Creepy people really do creep me out.

5. I am addicted to watching the triplets on youtube!

Okaybye!

Negative Divided by Positives Equals Gratefulness

On more than one count, today is considered a horrible day. Mostly due to work. But I've complained enough about it. So I'm gonna salvage the remaining 10 mins of today thanking God and reminding myself why I should be grateful through it all.

1. I was called an Ace today! Something I've not been called by before, and it's a label I shall take pride in.

2. I had Fat Spoon's Fat Salmon burger. Happy tummy happy me. I know, I'm supposed to be fasting on meat. I am terrible.

3. I also had yummy soft serve icecream after dinner, and had a pleasant catch up with a good friend.

4. I have friends (plural!) who I can talk to honestly with, and who will be there to tell it as it is, and still support me through difficult times.

5. That tomorrow is Friday!

6. Despite it being a "bad day", I've had a good hair day.

7. Being genuine and grateful goes a long way.

8. My petrol tank had sufficient to last me through the horrendous jam.

9. My phone battery lasted me the entire day despite not being charged fully.

10. That I get to live another day.

Goodnight folks, and thank You! And Amen.

[Photolog] A Weekend @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

Good evening!

Here's a quick one, or as quick a one as possible.

The past weekend, I had the luxury of staying at Le Meridien, Sentral because mommy had, through her hidden talent of winning contents, won us a weekend stay, as a Starwood Preferred Guest, for free!

That's me. Enjoying their nomnom spread at their Club Lounge. Don't get me started on the variety of healthy they had.. The wannabe travel blogger in me only succeeded in taking the photo of yogurt though. Ha. Everything else went into my stomach before I managed to snap a shot.

I think the specific room we were staying at was the Le Meridien Club Room, as their website describes the privileges I got to enjoy over the weekend is identical:

Le Meridien Club rooms offers panoramic views of the city and Lake Gardens in a 36.1 square metres setting with a 40'' LCD television and fitted DVD player. Enjoy the wide variety of our buffet breakfast spread at Latest Recipe on Level 5 and evening cocktails at alternate venues of the hotel, guest will be able to enjoy different unique experiences in our hotel.

I am terribly sorry but the only thing I remembered to take photo of was the glorious bathtub and the view while you soak in it, simply gorgeous!

Mom took this photo. And I'm actually somewhere in this photo, if you can spot me. Haha! I finally managed to finish the book that I had been eager to finish since 2 months back. Mission accomplished.

I absolutely enjoyed being spoilt for the weekend despite it being a short one. I'll be back! :)

Work Out Goals

And Elite Daily being my reading entertainment tonight.

This is such a gorgeous photo; also from the Elite Daily
article I am sharing below! 

It started with this How To Finally Become One Of Those People Who Work Out In The Morning. Because I'm a lazy ass and I almost never workout if I don't have a session with my trainer / incredibly persistent and encouraging friends who make me go for my once-in-a-blue-moon crossfit sessions.

And quite frankly, not training for 3 - 4 days in a row makes going back to the gym such a pain to the body. Which is perhaps why my trainer has warned me multiple times to workout on my own when I don't have a session at the gym..

BUT THEM LAZY BONES!

So anyway, of my August rules to live by - here, I've not been particularly successful with the sleeping early clause. Which, if I had kept to more often, maybe waking up in the morning for a quick routine wouldn't be so appalling.

So. Starting next week, I'm going to aspire to sleep early (for real) and on days that I don't have a training session, I'll spend at least 30mins for a quick workout in the morning's - be it a run or skipping ropes. For reals!

I wonder if I have enough workout clothes to lasts me... Okay nevermind.

And to add on to my rules made for myself, I've also decided to go on a meat fast for the remaining days of the NECF prayer because fasting on my drama reading habit proved to be too much for me I felt it's doable and maybe it'll help with my workout goals, not so much with the lack of protein but more in the sense that I'll (try to) be (more) careful with what I eat.

And just as I was worrying if I'll still get sufficient protein to supplement my training, Elite Daily came to my rescue with 8 Meat-Free Meals To Power You Through A Day At The Office Or Gym. Haha, too much awesomes!

I now need to concoct my weekend groceries list.

And while writing this, I am having the most hilariously disturbing conversation with my lil brother with him telling me that he dreamt of me having my hand cut off while holidaying in the States with the family. And now he's trying to convince me that he'll dream of me finding a nice American guy who will take care of me in bid to convince me to go there year-end after the fact that he also tells me my hand was sewed back together and I hadn't lost any functions of my limb. T__T

I was supposed to do some writing (work related) and reading (bible study) before bed, but that's not happening no more.

Goodnight folks!

P/s: Thank you for reading my posts ever since I "picked up the pen" again!

心 去了哪啊？

Petals - Apink

今天不知道 为什么心不在焉的。。

I might only have one match; but I can make an explosion

Fight Song - Rachel Platten

This is my fight song

Take back my life song

Prove I'm alright song

My power's turned on

Starting right now I'll be strong

I'll play my fight song

And I don't really care if nobody else believes

'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me

Pretty gameface - Check!

My Favourite Triplets

Running an Errand is Hard - Superman Is Back

Daehan, Minguk, Manse.

The cute!

Let's Not

Big Bang

Fall In Love

Rules To Live By In August

July zoomed by, and we're in the eight month of the year already! Four more to go and we'll all hear the ever so cliche and common, "Where did the year go?"

So, if you've not made the last eight months count, now is probably time to start. Personally though, I myself am not too sure what or how differently will I be doing things to make 2015 any more significant than where it currently stands. 

But I'll give it my best shot. By giving myself some rules to live by for August. Hahaha! 

1. Always wear professional looking attire to work even when it is not required. Exception to the rule would be Casual Fridays.

2. Limit internet browsing at home to 1.5 hours maximum a day, including weekends. 

3. Spend more time outdoors.

4. Pack food from home as often as possible.

5. Save meal money and avoid hipster joints for meals/coffee.

6. Read more, about time I finish reading the book my boss assigned me to.

7. Be at work by 9am, which means not leaving home at 8.55am.

8. Don't make plans I don't plan to keep.

9. Sleep early.

10. Daily bible!

So once again hello August, be nice - I'm asking nicely.

下雨天

人家说

下雨天

看不见

眼泪掉

。。。

It's Official

Author on a long break! 

But in the meantime.

24 Steps for the Most Productive 24-Hour Day

It's been an incredibly tough week for me. Mainly for work reasons. Am glad the week is over, and that I left work on Friday evening thinking I did fairly well after the maddening week after all. And during the tough and tiring times, I read this, and thought it to be apt.

And because my brain is just tired, I'm just gonna do the lazy person thing by reposting the entire article from Lifehack here. Enjoy!

PRODUCTIVITY BY JASON PARKS

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a saying that demonstrates the need for time to create great things. Mastering a skill, craft, or habit can take a long time – sometimes years.

John Heywood, who was an English playwright from hundreds of years ago, put a remarkable twist onto this famous saying: “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.” According to Heywood, Rome is just the result and the bricks are the system. The system is greater than the goal.

Whether you want to launch a successful business, get promoted to a management position within your company, or invent the next big social media network, in order to reach your goal, a brick by brick approach is going to have to be taken from the moment you get up until the second you fall asleep.

Envisioning the entire day ahead of you can be a daunting task. Whether you have deadlines to meet, a flight to catch or important meetings to attend, making sure you have a positive outlook for the day ahead is crucial for being able to tackle issues and accomplish goals.

Throughout the span of 24 hours, a great deal of work can be achieved for the most productive 24-hour day.

1. Wake Up Early
This might sound difficult to pull off, but doing so will provide you with more time to accomplish important tasks and activities.

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is known for getting up early and sending out company emails at 4:30 in the morning. According to an article by CBS, emails sent from 6 am to 7 am are about three times more likely to be opened than emails sent at 4 pm. Many CEOs and top-level executives wake up in the early morning. What is holding you back?

With limited distractions in the morning, this time has the potential to be your most productive part of the day.

2. Visually See Your Goals
Jeff Gittomore, author of The Sales Bible, suggests that you put your goals in front of your face. Write your goals on Post-It Notes on your bathroom mirror and read them twice a day until they’re accomplished. Then post them on your bedroom mirror.

Visually seeing your goals each and every day will not allow for you to forget about what you are trying to accomplish.  Looking at your goals each day will make your 24-hours more productive.

3. Watch Motivational Videos
Let’s face it; projects at work aren’t going to go perfectly 100% of the time. It can be hard to stay motivated if something doesn’t go your way. Each day before you open your first email, watch a motivational clip online to get your mindset in the right place.

Zig Ziglar is a master for motivating individuals, businessmen and businesswomen.

When you watch a short and positive video to start the day, your mind will start thinking optimistically, which will provide you with a positive outlook for the day

4. Leave Drama Behind
If you want to be able to concentrate properly at work, there cannot be drama and stress weighing over your head. If you got into an argument with your significant other the night before, make sure to make up before you start the workday.

According to helpguide.com, emotional intelligence is built by reducing stress. The ability to resolve conflicts positively and with confidence will help reduce your stress level. This will lead to a more productive day.

5. Eat a Healthy Breakfast
According to WebMD, adults need to eat breakfast each and every day in order to perform at their optimal levels. Eating a wholesome, nutritious morning meal will get your body feeling great.

By recharging your brain and body, you’ll be more efficient in just about everything you do.

6. Write Down Daily Goals
The author of The Sales Bible, Jeffery Gittimore, suggested looking at your long-term goals each and every day.

There is nothing better than accomplishing a task from your “to-do” list and being able to cross it off your checklist. Writing down daily goals will help you stay more organized and accomplish more.

7. Stay Hydrated
When you are putting in long work hours over the course of 24 hours, it is vital to hydrate your body so it can perform mentally and physically at its peak level.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

Make sure to drink 8 glasses of water per day and you will see your energy levels over the course of the day start to increase.

8. Check Fewer Emails
In the digital age that we live in, it is hard to unplug from our desktop and mobile devices. This can also result in an obsession with checking email.

When you are constantly checking and responding to emails, you will be less productive with other tasks that you are trying to accomplish.

According to a study out of the University of British Columbia, the average person checks email 15 times a day. Amazingly, the study suggests three times is the right amount to keep added stress away.

Start checking your inbox less frequently and start accomplishing more. You will feel like a completely new person with the added time you have by not obsessing over your inbox J

9. Do Something that Makes You Happy
If you enjoy reading your local newspaper on the weekends, start incorporating this into your daily routine. If you are waking up earlier each day, there will be more time to do activities that you actually enjoy doing.

Life is too short not to enjoy each and every day. Incorporating an activity that makes you happy should be a part of your 24-hour schedule.

10. Workout
The combination of work and family in addition to errands can make 24-hours seem like a short time span. Even if you don’t have the time for a long workout, doing some type of physical activity will be extremely beneficial for your health.

According to US News & World Report, exercising increases your productivity and gets your endorphins going.

Do a quick set of 25 pushups and 25 sit-ups each and every morning or in the evening before you go to bed. This will get your heart rate going and provide you with more energy.

Your physical and mental health will improve if you incorporate some type of workout into your daily routine.

11. Less Meetings
Thomas Sowell, an American economist, said, “The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.”

An article from Forbes suggests scheduling meetings for half of the time you originally intended to. If the meeting is scheduled for a shorter time span, the agenda can likely still get covered in a quicker and more efficient manner.

12. Reduced Commute Time
I have a business acquaintance in New York that commutes into the city 90-minutes each way.

Luckily, I am able to walk to my office within 10-minutes based off of the great location of my apartment. By having a much less drastic commute time, I’m able to save 15-hours per week compared to the New York businessman.

Sometimes, your living situation can be hard to change. If you have the opportunity to make your commute shorter, this can greatly increase your effectiveness in the office and enhance your overall style of life outside of the workplace.

Imagine having an extra 3-hours per day for either the gym or to read your favorite magazine? By reducing your commute time, this daily schedule change can become a reality.

13. Do something that makes you uncomfortable
Science has proven that doing something that scares you will make you more productive.

Whether you decide to strike up a conversation in the elevator with a stranger or cold a CEO to try and land a meeting, you should make it a goal each day to do 3-things that make you uncomfortable. Each day

We are creators of habit and are known to get stuck in monotonous routines. Doing something that makes you uncomfortable each day will allow for you to stand out amongst the competition and accomplish goals you never thought could be achieved.

14. Don’t Hold Grudges
The Mayo Clinic states that letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace.

Grudges typically pertain to events that have happened in the past. Make sure to focus on the present moment and the future and not waste your time on something that can’t be changed from the past.

Confucius said it best. “To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.”

15. Reach Out to Influencers
Let’s say that you have been reading a specific sports blogs over the past few years and continue to find inspiration from this columnist. You like the content so much that you have contemplated starting your own sports blog!

Find this blogger’s contact information and reach out to him or her! Tell the blogger how much inspiration his or her articles have given you. You will be pleasantly surprised by how often someone will appreciate the kind words and respond to you.

Whether the response is through a tweet or an email, hearing back from someone to whom you look up can provide you with a huge boost of motivation.

If you reach out to someone you admire each day, the influential people that you will end up meeting will amaze you this will drastically grow your network.

16. Write A Journal Entry Each Day
Psychcentral.com states, “There is increasing evidence to support the notion that journaling has a positive impact on physical well-being.”

You can learn a lot from going back in time and looking through all of your journal entries. You will be able to see the growth you have achieved and remember both the good and bad times in your business and personal endeavors.

You never know if the journal entry from today will lead to your next big business endeavor or great invention. Venting in the form of written communication is also a great stress reliever.

17. Face-to-Face Meeting
With our reliance on social media and smart phones, face-to-face interaction seems to be forgotten at times.

Make sure to schedule a face-to-face meeting during your day. Whether this is with your best friend for happy hour or your college professor, it is always a nice feeling when you can talk with someone in-person about what is happening in your life.

If you hold more face-to-face meetings each day, more important events will happen in your life.

18. Don’t Multi-Task
Focus on just one task at a time and do it with your full focus. This creates less stress and will allow for better results and less chaos.

Don’t be scared to turn down projects. There is nothing worse than doing multiple projects with a mediocre result. Instead, focus on one-task and hit a homerun with that project.

19. Drink Coffee
Some people might not need caffeine in their life, which is a great feat in and of itself!

Having a cup or two of coffee before lunch can give your workday a nice jump-start with the added fuel. Just make sure not to drink too much, otherwise you can be a jittery mess.

Drinking coffee on a daily basis can give you a nice boost of energy to accomplish more over the span of 24-hours.

20. Plan Ahead
At the end of each day, plan ahead and make a “to do” list for all of the tasks you need to accomplish for the following day. Completing and checking off the items on your list will help motivate you to accomplish your project goals. This will also reduce stress when you plan ahead.

Alan Lakein states it best. “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

21. Read Often
If you are in the real estate field, reading up on news within the industry help you stay fresh and relevant when it comes to your line of work.

Reading can also help you come up with fresh ideas. After all, if you are reading information pertinent to your industry, there will be many ideas that you have while observing the information.

Even if you read just for pleasure, this will help stimulate your brain on a daily basis while helping you develop more ideas. Start reading each day and incorporating this into your routine!

22. Organized Calendar
Maintaining a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events is an absolute must.

When there are a million and a half things taking place in your day, it is hard to remember information pertaining to the future. An organized calendar will help you be productive for future events.

23. Go to Bed Early
If you are watching television until midnight, you should change your habits and start getting a good eight hours of rest per night. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours a night for healthy adults.

If you really want to make the most out of your 24-hours, you should start getting a good nights rest so you will have the proper energy to tackle all of the tasks that lay ahead of you.

24. Smile
Researchers at the University of Kansas found that the act of smiling has a positive effect on our happiness and physical health, helping the heart recover more quickly after stressful events.

More people want to be around someone that smiles. If you are happy, you will be amazed with what you will be able to accomplish with an optimistic attitude. Start smiling more each day and enjoying everything that your life has to offer. This will help in many areas of your life.

Gonna spend the weekend with some self loving - nurture the soul and whip the body back into shape to come back stronger for the coming week.

Let's go!

Don't Look Down

Don't Look Down - Martin Garrix feat. Usher 

Don't look down

Up this high, we'll never hit the ground

Don't look down

See that sky, we're gonna reach it now

Read more: Martin Garrix - Don't Look Down Lyrics | MetroLyrics 

Above Other Things

Yours truly is now an Open Water PADI certified scuba diver!

The 10 things on my mind now:

Almond milk | Exercise | Sweet potato, coffee, garlic toast |

Mom's mails | Wedding & Bridesmaid duties | BSF study notes | Household chores is a good workout | We need a new sofa set at home | Drink water | When you have a doggie who pees everywhere, and everyone at home hoards, you're in for a joy ride

I'm on leave today because we, the bridesmaid+co are tasked with the wedding prep for our dear Ivy's big day tomorrow. 

Here's to wishing you a happily ever after in advance. Love lots! 

Conversations | In Three Parts

Number One | Goodbye Fried Rice

Coach: What did you have for lunch?
"Fried rice"
Coach: So.. next time don't blame the machine when it takes your reading.

(-____-)

Goodbye fried rice.

Number Two | Work 24/7

Friend cum colleague: Do you work all the time?
"No"
Friend cum colleague: So, after 6pm means no more checking work emails and you completely shut down from thinking about work?
"Pretty much.."
Friend cum colleague: You should probably train yourself to think about work as much as you can. Then you're always learning, and you will also appreciate your free time more.

I didn't agree completely. But it is food for thought.

Number Three | At My Chiro Session

Doctor: Good, well done..
"... I really didn't do anything"
Doctor: You're relaxed, which is a good thing. Helps us to do the adjustments better.
"Okay"
And then I proceeded to ask how old was my doctor.
Doctor: Guess?
"... Thirty?" Younger. "Twenty seven?" Wrong. "Twenty five?"

At this point, I was thinking to myself, SERIOUSLY! How young can you be?

Doctor: Twenty four.

Cracking my bones at twenty four, and a doctor. That's something.

I'm twenty seven soon, and what am I doing with my life?

Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Hello there!

I am very much alive. Just tired. Not too sure why either. Can't be the lack of sleep - I've been sleeping tonnes. Can't be stress either - I'm certainly not. Can't be that I've over-exerted myself working out - I've definitely not. That leaves me with one possibility, which coincidentally would also explain the very bad case of acne, and oily scalp. It's hormonal.

And that said, it's just going to be something I'm gonna have to learn to outgrow, or worse yet, live with. No! No! No!

/denial

I was starving after Bible Study and was thinking of what I was going to eat when I got home. And tadah, God answers prayers. There was a piece of KFC sitting in the kitchen totally waiting for me when I got home. Which is definitely better than the peanut butter cream cheese sandwich I was thinking of making myself. And this is a bad example of God answering prayers, but I'll be thankful that I got to eat nonetheless.

P/s: KFC. Definitely comfort food.

On hindsight, maybe neither were great options. But I guess that makes up for my broccoli filled lunch and tea. I did forget about the venti iced green tea latte from Starbucks I had post lunch.

Right. I forgot. The hunger pangs too. Omnomnomivore.

In any case, I'm off to complete my diving license this weekend! Joy joy.. 

Up

Up - Olly Murs feat Demi Lovato

1. Did a tonne of upper body work today, achy. But on the bright side, body fat is now within the normal range, I was a little over a month back, and some muscle gains, though minimal still. That one strict pull-up isn't happening end of April, guess I was a little too ambitious with that goal.

2. I am not sure if it is thick-skinned of me to go about my pre-birthday wishes like this, but does it, or does it not, make sense to ask for things that I actually want instead of receiving more lotions / bath soaps / accessories that I don't actually need?

I have a 20% voucher for World of Sports - because my colleague is awesome that way, she goes for all these runs and gives me all her vouchers and coupons; and it has a 2 week validity (which means it'll expire before my birthday) and I wanna get more Mizuno sports bra(s) because they're really nice to wear. Doesn't matter that I already have sufficient to last me a week without doing my laundry (but I'm not yucky like that).

3. Today, I realized that I'm more pink than I think I am. My slippers, toe nails, backpack, phone, wallet, skirt, were all pink.

4. What's happening in Nepal is devastating. I am not sure if it's wrong for us to go on with our happy little lives when somewhere else in the world, you know people are suffering. Guess this applies not just to Nepal, but all the war torn countries, poverty and all that. Sure acts as a reminder to appreciate all that we have, no matter how little or how small.

5. Yesterday was convocation for the juniors. I've graduated 4, or 5 years ago now! And my friend is getting married in 3 weeks, super exciting. If we're not getting older, I don't know what else is real.

6. Boss taught me about Bursa listing and all that jazz today. Made me realize that my I-know-enough-about-life-to-have-a-good-life attitude is really shallow. There's so much that I don't actually know. Coming back to Bursa listings and whatnot, I'm still not quite there yet, say, 10% is all that I understand remember from the lesson. Yikes.

7. A worm was sacrificed this morning when I boiled my broccoli, which I didn't end up eating for lunch after all because I had a unplanned lunch date. And coach officially told me to cut down on carbs for dinner from now on. Not that that's an issue since I don't usually have carbs for dinner anyway.

8. I usually try to make sure I hit 10 if I ever do lists, but I'm running out of ideas.. Sans for the fact that I've been wanting to tell people that I really need a lot of sleep. 7.5 hours is the minimum before I get all grouchy the next morning. But I'm still young! Why do I need so much sleep I don't get it.

9. I had a haircut. I don't really like it. My fringe gets in the way of everything I do. And I've resorted to just pining it up. But everyone (who have noticed, which is not many), have said that it looks good. So weird.

10. Yay, 4 day work week. With Monday down, that's 3 days left to go! Think I'll try and go swim some this long weekend. And climb some too, it's been 2 weeks with no climbing.

Wokay, there 10! Bed time. Sweet dreams! x

Hot Chocolate Craving

I'm better off just going to sleep.

#TGIF

Awake When It Is Bed Time

Awake - Tycho

I started listening to Tycho when I was introduced to him by a friend whom I had a crush on. Ha! But you know what they say, if you're still listening to the songs when the crush is over, it has to be good songs.

I tend to just use Spotify for my music now, which I have to admit, is the best investment I've made this month!

1. I hadn't realize that changing watch strap can be so expensive. Either that or the watch shop in the concourse area in MV charges more than elsewhere.

2. I need a haircut as I've been waking up to bad hair days. 4 days in a row. If I can't make an appointment with Jo @ Jantzen who was the one behind my awesome from-long-to-short-do, I'm considering if I should just walk over to one of the many salons during my lunch hour..

3. I really want to get a new pair of training shoes. But I am also afraid that I'll get another pair which "isn't the right fit". My Asics are running shoes which doesn't give me the flexibility for weight / strength training. My Skechers were a tad too big to begin with, but now they just slide off my foot when I attempt burpees. And my Timberlands have been collecting dust because I've not used them since I successfully scaled Mount KK. Meh.

4. I also never knew slippers were so expensive! I wanted to get a spare pair to keep in my car, because I have a tonne of legitimate reasons why I have never worn my current keep-in-the-car-spare-pair that needs to be thrown out.

5. Today's training was probably the least intense training I've had. Am I slacking off or am I becoming stronger that I don't feel as tired as quickly anymore?

6. I am inclined to think that broccoli is my miracle food. I had broccoli for lunch 4 out of 7 days (and ate nonsense for all my other meals) last week and my trainer asked me if I had lost weight. This week, I couldn't get any broccoli and my trainer asked me if I gained weight.

7. I think I'll go back to microwaving eggs - they're so simple to prepare! There's literally no preparation!

8. My latest favourite stance is headstand without wall support. There's something liberating about being upside down. And being strong enough to balance my own weight. And to know that I'm in control enough to not fall backwards.

9. The weather has been really quite bipolar lately. Please don't rain while I go for my lunch date tomorrow. But don't be too hot either because either way, I don't want to go back to the office drenched.

10. I am reeeeeeally itching to go shopping. As you can probably already tell. But, must. resist. temptation. Especially since my spending capability is limited at this moment. For my birthday, I have a request. Please don't surprise me with gifts. Just bring me shopping, and foot the bill.

Can? x

We Light Up The World

Firestone - Kygo feat Conrad

So much awesome in this. I saved it in my songs list when I heard it on Spotify, but it really become that much more awesome when it was playing while I was running earlier. My new workout tune.

Just as I was typing this, I realized my finger was bleeding from a pretty deep cut. It hadn't hurt at all, but now I wanna cry. I've applied some leftover minyak gamat from my last stitch incident. Let's hope it seals on its own.

And while we're at that, I do have a peculiar love for buying plasters. Haha!

I think I'm on a runner's high. My legs are gonna hate me tomorrow though.

They Say, You Fake It Until You Make It

I've always taken that advice with a pinch of salt. I believe it when it comes to, "Even if you are having a bad day, just keep smiling, and your brains will conspire with all the Earth to make you feel happier". I don't believe it when it comes to things like, "You dislike eating papayas but you eat them anyway until one day, you'll love papayas."

You get what I mean right?

Are You Mentally Strong or Just Acting Tough? I glimpsed through this article late last night after my climbing session, and it made me re-think how I approach the above all together.

1. Tough people believe failure is never an option. 
2. Self-portrayals of toughness mask insecurities. 
3. Tough people say, “I can do anything.” 
4. Acting tough involves pride. 
5. Tough people suppress emotions. 
6. Tough people thrive on power. 
7. Acting tough is about tolerating pain. 

Please go read the full article by Psychology Today for better understanding.

A good friend of mine was telling me how it's funny that I, the Psychology graduate keeps reading these things when I should already know all of it. Which is a true statement on all counts. But I guess it's one of those things where, knowing it and actually knowing it, are two completely different things.

A couple of people have been asking me, "What is it that has gotten to me that I am so gungho about working out suddenly?" And my responses have been constant, "I want to be become stronger" or "I want to become a fitter version of myself, no excuses no more".

It just occurred to me that what I am doing, is acting tough (albeit through real action and working my body to its core) in hopes that I will eventually become mentally stronger.

And in between all that, cracks appear and in as much as it frustrates me, my tough exterior breaks down to show signs of mental weakness.

So, you don't fake it until you make it. You just make it.

The thing about sailing is that the community is so small that once there's an event, 50% of your friends will be there. And it sucks to not be there with them all. But if that's a decision I made, I just got to suck it up and like their posts on social media without feeling like I'm being left out. Ha!

I'm training my mental strength! x

Addicted To A Memory

Addicted To A Memory - Zedd feat Bahari

1. While I absolutely love hearing "You've lose weight ah?", it's the most dangerous thing to hear because then I go bonkers with my meal intake.

2. I am quite sad because my detox tea was invaded by some tea leaf eating bug. To think that the container was labelled as airtight. =(

3. I'm not sure if I actually like the song above. It's a 50-50.

4. The truth is hard. But I am grateful to have friends who will call me out when I am being childish.

You Are 50% Weird 

        Normal enough to know that you're weird...

But too damn weird to do anything about it!

       

         How Weird Are You?

     Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

 
5. Only 50% weird.

6. I've realized that my favourite genre of music would be Acoustic.

7. I wonder if Spotify is making my computer lag?

8. A cheap(er) version of the neoprint bikini set! I've been wanting to get myself a pair ever since I learnt about Triangl - but they are so amazingly expensive.

9. Alas, I don't have that beach bod yet. And even if I did, I'd likely spend the money getting more workout attire. Higher utilization, and higher returns too.

10. Dinner was absolutely amazing; I couldn't find broccoli and decent sized purple sweet potato in TMC; I managed to get milk though; need to think about how I'm gonna pack my lunch tomorrow; and I can't seem to do the 'eat something light before you workout' because I just feel like throwing up every single time.

I had to squeeze in multiple sentences in that last one because I was not done yet and 10 is a good number to end on! x

P/s: Rain always makes me think of you.

Wired Weirdly | Weirdly Wired

My colleagues at my new workplace think I am weird. And my ex-colleagues think it's a correct description.

Hm... 

Now that I think about it, maybe I really am a weird cookie. Just a little! But I am pretty confident they are thinking in terms of a more endearing kinda weird, which makes me somewhat adorable? I hope. LOL

But I wanna be a tough cookie instead. /hee

Why Is My Computer So Slowww

When I am extremely tired, I don't write, because I'm just too tired to. When I am moderately tired, that's when the problem comes. Thinking, followed by more thinking, and then it doesn't end.

I had planned to go for a run earlier, but it poured right after I got home and changed into my sports wear. There's still some daylight now that the rain's over. But I'm lazy now.

A part of me is pleased for not buying the items I really liked from Sports Direct earlier. But another part of me keeps thinking about it.

I've been craving sweets all day today. Had some icecream just now, but perhaps because they've been in the freezer for so long, wasn't yummy. Expired icecream if I may.

Boiled orange sweet potato. It really isn't as yummy as the purple ones. Need to go stock up on broccoli and milk, someone helped finish my 2L milk carton which was only bought yesterday - it's a first this household finished milk so quickly!

And because orange sweet potato wasn't very sweet, I made myself a 3-in-1 Nescafe. And I did exercise a little in the confines of my room. But I also did fall asleep on my mat mid way through. Hahaha!

Spotify Premium woooooot yeah!

P/s: Highly doubt that run will take place.

Midnight Forest

1. That's the color of my nails. It's a glittery dark green almost black. Love the color. Too bad it's an old bottle and the polish has thickened.

2. A cup of hot chocolate would be absolutely lovely about now.

3. I have so much to to read, and I mean, actual materials, but all I wanna read is Dramabeans.

4. Why is it that everytime I use the boiler, there's ants.

5. I really don't like ants.

6. I discovered I still have a bottle of DIY bubble hair dye. Should I? Nah. Too lazy.

7. I tidied up my closet today, and if I ever say I don't have clothes to wear, I deserve to be smacked.

8. Same goes to bags.

9. And shoes.

10. Out of the 21 items on my to do, I'm left with one - filing taxes. Which I'll probably do tomorrow.

Have a nice sleep in Saturday as the rain pours outside. x

An Open Letter

Dear you,

I believe it's okay to complain once in awhile, let's call it, a way of letting go. You vent. Done. Move on. Be happy. But if you have a constant need to complain about everything and everyone under the sun, and you're not going to end there, then my friend, you're in for a sad and miserable life. That much I can assure you.

I understand that everyone has a particular agenda in their lives that they're particularly proud of. Mine would be the fact that I sail - and it bumps my cool factor up a couple of notches every single time. However, you can only be talking about that one thing this much. Anymore than that, your bragging rights turns into something that, for the lack of a better word, is no big deal.

And life is more than just one thing. Really. Explore. Don't limit yourself. Look beyond.

Nobody is less important than you are. So respect them, their time, their everything. Unless they give you reason(s) not to. Then don't bother. But you don't have to be mean and un-polite about it. In all that you do, try to be the bigger person, you'll realize that you've got so much more to gain even if ultimately the situation does not favour you, you know you've done the right thing.

It should never be about one upping another person, to show the world that you're better. It's about you being proud of you. Always.

What is honesty? You tell the truth. Who are friends? People whom you need to be honest to. But the truth can sometimes be painful. And friends are not the people you want to hurt. Ironically, I just noticed hurt is in word truth.

So what do you do?

Sincerely,
Ai

Top 10

1. I went for my first chiro session, Mom bought me a package.. It was, interesting. I could hear my bones go "Crack, crack!"

2. I had KFC for dinner after my chiro session because I was starving. So yums! If I could eat KFC everyday, I just might.

3. I must've eaten something wrong, either that or the combination of eggs with tomato and garlic for breakfast, followed by prawn noodles and chocolate sundae for lunch just isn't acceptable.

4. I really think I should do some light workout before I call it a day. But I am tired. Meh.

5. I still have not filed my taxes. And I need to cut my nails if I'm serious about climbing tomorrow.

6. I've been eating healthy - boiled broccoli and steamed sweet potato for the past two days, think I am gonna do broccoli for breakfast tmr, since we're having pizza for lunch in the office. And I'm likely to pack myself a peanut butter sandwich to eat while en-route to the climbing gym.

7. I am also mighty proud of myself for walking out of Uniqlo empty handed. But I guess that's what happens when your pocket is empty too.

8. I am peeved at two things. That I can remember. 1 - I paid an extra RM1 for parking because I just exceeded my first 3 hours. 2 - My nut mix was infested with ants this morning and I only realized it after I poured it into my Greek yogurt. Both nuts and yogurt were EXPENSIVE stuff but I really didn't want to feed myself with ant protein.

9. My detox tea should be brewed by now.

10. I watched Furious 7 with daddy, and I cried at the end. So here you go.

 See You Again - Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth

Happy Easter

Above All 

1. I am really not very fond of nuts. I don't know why I can't be more tolerable to food that is actually good for me. Like papayas and bananas. /yuck

2. There are two things that are currently on my wishlist, which I am hoping someone would volunteer to buy for me.

Foam roller from Sports Direct

And some ripped jeans. Or just a pair.

Image from We Heart Fashion

It's a DIY link, so I suppose it's possible I just cut one of my current jeans instead of spending money for a pair, but.. I don't have that many pairs of jeans to begin with.

3. The few things that have been occupying my non-work-related time as of late would be: personal training, climbing, cooking simple meals, bible study fellowship and that's been pretty much it. Admittedly, the first three things are there because getting fit is one of the core goals I have for myself, this year at least.

4. My face has been a serious mess. Acne, scarring, redness, pimples.. you name it, the face has it all. And although I always say that if anything has to go wrong, my face is what I'd protect first because it's my rice bowl, I don't really really mean it. But in this current scenario, I do feel it is high time I seriously considered my skin condition.

5. So I booked myself a facial under mom's package, I have consent just in case you're wondering, and had professional help to clean up my face. My beautician said that it would be best I regularly have my facials, and I'm going to listen to her.

6. I've been feeling particularly happy about this weekend, I'm not too sure why. Maybe it's for a combination of reasons.

a) I accomplished most of my to do's yesterday (including bathing Scottie, with the exception of filing my taxes) before my PT session,
b) It is Easter weekend, thank you Jesus,
c) I don't actually have any work which will require me to work from home,
d) The weather has been pretty nice,
e) The weekend actually feels long, which is a good sign because I feel relaxed!

7. The ends of my hair is blond-ish again. I reckon the only way for it not to turn into a golden shade is if I stop coloring my hair in any other shade than black. Though it annoys me, I'm not annoyed enough to spend any money to rectify the color. So, I'm just whining.

8. Thinking to myself earlier, perhaps the reason why I am always talking about myself, is because I can be accountable to what I say about myself.

9. I am really excited about the prospect of one of my best buddies getting married! In 40 days and so the countdown begins!

10. What shall I have for dinner?

Saturday Eve

I should really go pack my bed which is currently covered in my massive pile of clean laundry.

10 Questions You May Be Too Shy To Ask Me

So I'll do you a favour and ask myself those questions:

1. What was your pre-GST splurge?

Panties from Pierre Cardin at Aeon. They're a necessity, and truth be told, tip No. 1 to prevent leakages during your period is to wear slightly tighter underwear. Ladies, really. 

2. What was your achievement of the day?

It was going to be surviving my PT session. But, I ordered my post workout smoothie from Boost and they must've mixed the orders up so there was a Gym Junkie left (I ordered a Melon something with whey protein) so I graciously took the Gym Junkie instead KNOWING FULL WELL THAT IT HAS BANANA IN IT. And I've finished it!

3. What would be your goal one month from today?

To do ONE pull up, on my own.

4. What thoughts are you currently excited about?

Of possibly travelling to the States year end for the lil bro's graduation!

5. What are your hopes for tonight?

That I won't cough myself to sleep.

6. What are your hopes for the rest of the week?

That my eye "problem" isn't really a problem and that I'm just tired.

7. Who are you thinking of right now, at this very moment?

My doctor. Because my vision is slightly blurry at this point and I think I should really go in for a consultation.

8. What are your hopes for tomorrow?

That I can leave work on time to go climbing.

9. What are you going to have for breakfast tomorrow?

Maybe my leftover bacon from this morning. Or that tuna I made from last night. 

10. Who do I want to tag to answer the questions above?

Ms Cheam and Ms MW - because I think the both of you are the only consistent readers I think I still have. And since both of you don't blog, you can post your answers on any social media but tag me so I can read them!

Good night, pray for my eyes and health, thank you! x

A Case of Monday Blues

Am I not eating proper. It cannot be though.

And by the way, I've reintroduced carbs into my diet, because my trainer (I don't know why I kept referring to my trainer as Coach but anyway) said that if I'm going to be working out, I'm going to need some carbs and good fats in my diet.

And today is one of those days where I cannot see other fit people on social media because my esteem is on the low side.

Perhaps just a side effect of Monday blues. I hope.

I was determined to lay off caffeine for a bit. Thinking that it may help my very severe bout of acne on my jaw/chin area, which according to this site, means the following:

• Reduce the habit of eating before bed 
• Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables 
• Get more rest 
• Get your hormones checked for imbalances 
• Get 20 minutes of exercise each day 
• Sleep early and wake up early, getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night
• Reduce stress as much as possible (yoga, meditating, listening to music, writing in a journal, etc.)
• Massage your body for relaxation, particularly the abdomen
• Practice proper hygiene
• Check toothpaste, mouthwash, and chapsticks
• Drink spearmint tea
• Take omega-3s to help regulate hormones

I had tea in the morning instead before I left for work, and had my hopes up since I was doing okay until lunch. But after that I just crashed. Haha. So I've given up on my self imposed caffeine ban, and maybe just more veg for now.

I tried to have some tuna I mixed with light mayo after my home workout since gym was cancelled because my trainer was not available today, but I really didn't have the appetite to swallow.

Maybe I'll feed myself just a little bit of icecream after this.

Yeah. Maybe I will.

Status Update

It is already 6.30pm, it's pouring outside with streaks of very frequent lightning, which is why I am still here and not working out.

However, I really didn't have to eat that fish cake with deep fried garlic which was over the top spicy because I had poured the chili sauce over it to re-heat not knowing that it was so spicy, and this insanely yummy but excessively sweet Ipoh Old Town 3-in-1 white coffee with cane sugar which I am now sipping as I am writing this. #sosinful #unnecessarycalories

And that is on top of my Mahalo burger for lunch at the newly opened Fat Boy's in Telawi, woots woots! Pricey though. And for the record, I am low on cash, lunch was bought by dad.

Considering all that I've fed myself with today, I should probably still do some exercise in the confined space of my room. In a bit.

In all fairness, it is that time of the month, soon. I think. *checks app*

Hm. I guess it's just me stress eating. T__T

No Surprises

No Surprises - Daughtry

Ephesians 4:26-32
New International Version (NIV)

26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

I've been pissy lately about a lot of stuff. Specifically when it comes to people not respecting my time and taking it for granted. It annoys the daylights out of me. And I complain about it a lot to others. I probably shouldn't.

My previous post states that I've plans the whole entire week. Much of it didn't quite go as planned. Wednesday night climb was cancelled because I had to work late. And today's sailing was cancelled too, which ideally is good for me because I'm supposed to get some work done.

We've got this new account that we want to pitch for and it's kinda last minute and our deadline is Monday. I was reluctant to cancel my plans for Saturday to finish the work because well, I already made plans. So now that I'm sitting in front of my computer, my mind is drawing a blank and I have no clue on how to get started. Zzz.

I am in the right mind to just end up submitting nothing for my part and face my boss's wrath. I had better get to work so that I can spend some time running / skipping in the later part of the evening.

I read not too long ago (I can't remember where from) but it said that insanity is repeating the same actions and expecting different results.

I tend to do that when it comes to people I 'fall for'. I think that's me self handicapping myself. Fall for the people you know it'll never work out with, and then when it really doesn't work, you can just use "I knew it wasn't going to work" as an exit. And by that, I wouldn't invest too much into it to begin with. Win - win.

But that's kinda wrong right? Lol