Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Me Encanta



Have you done something nice for someone today?

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Losing control II

Everyone copes with stress differently. I know I'm not doing too well when I find myself waking up in the middle of the night with things nagging my mind. Usually, the only way I could get back to sleep is to pen down those thoughts on my PDA and then do a few housechores to tire myself out before trying to hit the sack again. You can sometimes find me folding my laundry or mopping the toilet floor in the wee hours of the morning. :) The other thing I tend to do is binge on junk food. Good thing I don't balloon up easily but I'm sure the arteries of my heart are all clogged up and ready to throw an emboli anytime now. Then, there is retail therapy. A spin in the malls [almost] always makes me feel better. I am generally pretty controlled with my spending but lately, I've exceeded my usual threshold. The thing is I'm not feeling particularly stressed out at this point in time. Perhaps it is subliminal stress. Or it could just be our great Singapore sale beckoning my weak [spending] heart. Whatever it is, I am determined to curb that spending habit and channel it into something healthier...like exercise. It is embarrassing but I do not practise what I preach on a daily basis "Exercise is good for you!". So yeah, I guess that's what I'll do. I will head down to the gym starting this week. Wish me luck! :)

Losing control

Had to skip pole class yesterday due to my sniffly nose. With this H1N1 thingy floating around, didn't think anyone would appreciate me blowing my nose in front of them. Besides it's not the smartest thing to be performing pole stunts in my lethargic state of being - particularly after my close call last week. Was in my hand stand position, facing in on the pole and was just coming back to position after doing a front split when my leg securing the pole suddenly unhooked itself. Next thing I knew, I had lost complete grip of the pole and was falling backwards (pretty much like the Leaning Tower of Pisa). Would have had a really nasty fall if not my partner's quick save, grabbing me by my ankles in mid-air and lowering me slowly to the ground. *phew!*
My friends think I should choose a less dangerous sport. But really, isn't every other sport out there just as dangerous? I could be struck by lightning simply by playing golf. And hell, I'm enjoying this too much to stop. ;P

Friday, June 26, 2009

RIP MJ


I thought you would live forever...

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Look what my mummy did to the poor dog! =(


The furry thing that he was...




The bald kid that he is now...







Well, on a lighter note (literally), I'm sure he welcomes that new bounce in his walk and oh the [not so] cool air!

Avant-Garde


A new life in black and white.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

My little bro is getting married!

Tomorrow. Black and white theme (To my mum's dismay). Even our dog gets to wear a black tie. I am suspecting the guys are all going to come dressed weird (most likely gothic). It is going to be an interesting wedding. :)

Where do I begin?

It's great to be home early from work today. Now I've got all these plans: work on my poster presentation, clear out my home clutter, sort out my wardrobe, do my laundry, fold my clothes, reorganise and label files on computer, find a reliable online photo storage (any recommendations?), clean my bunnies' cage, clean my shoe rack, prepare ingredients for tonight's dinner, sleep.

Hmmm...SLEEP.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Children = Suffering?

The topic of having a child was broached during dinner at my in-laws' yesterday. MIL is obviously getting impatient with hubby's refusal to sucuumb to societal norm of starting a family and living happily ever after. Hubs has his own views about parenthood. He likens having a child to taking drugs. "You get high everytime they say "mummy" & "daddy" but then it's cold turkey and suffering for the rest of the time." He also feels that it is unfair for a child to be brought into this "world of suffering" against his/her wish.

So how do I feel about all this? Well, I do think that it's selfish of hubs to be making a decision as major as this on his own. I do wonder if I would be having 3 kids by now if I were married to someone else. And what kind of mother would I make? When I am older and my ovaries shrivelled, will I look back and regret not having made my stand? And yet, another part of me secretly embraces the freedom I am having right now - the freedom to do whatever I want..whenever I want. Less commitment. Less stress. (Right, M?)

But then again, plans/views may change. We'll see when the time comes...

Friday, June 19, 2009

Lemongrass Deodorising Foot Spray

Great for smelly feet


My smelly feet.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Woe is me, the computer widow!



I cannot for the life of me fathom why anyone (read: ze husband) would want to spend all that time writing a non-existent novel or start a family with a virtual wife when he could be translating all those hours into real activities in real life?! Sigh.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Double Happiness


10 more days to bro's wedding. Woohoo!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Join the cult?

I've been asked to return hubby's company laptop that I'm using for the past few years ever since my own died on me. That means I will need to shop for a new one real soon. Hubs is currently trying to lure me into the world of Mac. He has even got plans to consummate the two computers ("your files and mine and a common hard drive")...



Hmm...Should I or should I not?

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Can't. Think. Straight.

No thanks to the continual donning of mask all day long at work for the past three days! It is significantly clouding my judgement and giving me a massive headache...

Three more blooming days to go. Boohoo. =(

Monday, June 08, 2009

Life can be so unfair

I am deeply saddened by the news of a colleague who had just a few days ago been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic stomach cancer. A pleasant, unassuming guy just a year older than I am, married with a small kid and a bright future as a doctor. Prognosis is possibly a few months to a year. How does one face mortality at such a young age and at such short notice?

It all seems so surreal...

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Giving the washer a rub down.

I overloaded my washing machine this morning and as if to protest it spewed brownish deposits all over my laundry. *Yes...the horror!* Upon closer inspection, I found the entire rim of the washer lined with a brownish residue. *yikes!* Did a quick search on the internet and this is what I found.

Here are the instructions on how to clean out the residue:

Step 1 Set the load size indicator on your washing machine to large. Set the water temperature to its hottest setting.

Step 2 Start a regular wash cycle. Wait for the washing machine to fill up with water.

Step 3 When the washing machine is full of hot water, pour in a full gallon of distilled vinegar. Close the lid. Wait for the entire wash cycle to conclude.

Step 4 Inspect the inside of the washing machine. It will likely be spotless or nearly spotless.

Step 5 Rub any remaining spots vigorously with a paper towel that is dabbed with vinegar. Do this while the machine is still warm for more effective buffing.

Step 6 Wait a day before continuing your regular washing routine.


There are lots of other tips on the website on how to keep your washing machine in tip top condition. Now, who would think of washing the washer, right??

Well, time to give my washing machine a thorough bath!

Saturday, June 06, 2009

I felt a fleeting moment of loneliness today. It hit me while I was shopping around town. Don't know why really. Guess it could be the hormones at play. *grrr!* Then as if by telepathy, hubby called. He was transiting through Narita airport on his way home and decided to give me a ring! *My hero!* Needless to say, that feeling never came back. =)

Oh to sidetrack, I got these flats from Cotton On the other day. Wore the golden pair for the first time today and they are sooo comfortable! The shoes are currently on sale for $25 for 2 pairs. Am contemplating getting a few more now! (Hmm...but I have already purchased 5 pairs of shoes in less than 2 weeks..*sheepish grin*)

A touch of love to start off my day!



Thanks, hubs! *Muacks!* =)

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Damn moody.


Hormones have taken control of me once again. Bleah.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Darn flu!



Our workplace directives currently state that all staff with family members returning from affected countries (i.e USA, Mexico, Canada, Spain, UK) will have to don a surgical mask for 7 days at all times while outside the home and at work.

Hubby returns from the States in one week and I am so not looking forward to that! So moody to have to attend meetings and eat my lunch with that stupid muzzle on! =(
Perhaps I should don my N95 mask at home or simply banish and lock hubby up in the far end of our apartment for 7 days (together with his mistress, Ms Macbook Pro of course!) Heh.Heh.

Across the globe...



I'm so proud of you, hubby! ;)
(Now, where's my present??)