To-do

It's just the beginning of hell week for me. Project work and individual submissions will all be due these upcoming weeks and it's driving me nuts just thinking about the amount of stuff to be done. Not to mention planning classes for next semester so I can graduate on time.

I've so many things I want to accomplish by this year and a few that can be done immediately are:

1. Clearing my closet

 - I have bags of clothes that I didn't manage to clear at the flea market and it's frustrating how they're just lying there. It's tiring just thinking about participating in another flea.

2. Finances

 - Planning out my finances so I will be able to go somewhere during my birthday (read: spa trip) as well as maybe a grad trip next year.

3. School

Funny how school is placed last even though it is the one thing that'll affect the bigger picture of my life ha-ha. How do you have a grad trip when you can't graduate?

School is such a struggle because it feels like it's me against a system. You won't believe the kind of treatment and student services the school renders.

On the brighter side of life, the only thing I've been looking forward to is working my ass off in the gym. The kind of exhilaration you get after a workout is indescribable. I feel like I'm glowing inside out after every session. Lovelovelove it! Outside the gym, the world can disappoint you and do all kinds of damage to you but in the gym, you're in total control of what you want to achieve and can therefore push yourself towards a goal without anyone but yourself getting in the way.

Maybe I should bring that determination into the real world.

Back to work I go!

Lackluster

Final leg of finals ha-ha. Seriously hate the timetable of exams this semester but since it's the last one tomorrow I shall quit the complaining and get on with describing photos of my life so far.

Recently got my hair touched up because I don't want my roots to be showing in vacation photos. The funny (and good) thing is that the photo above shows my hair color before the touch-up. It doesn't look like I've roots at all which's weird because I've gotten my hair cut quite often these past couple months so it's not like my hair has been stagnant in terms of growth. Secretly hoping that my natural hair color has decided to change to a reddish brown because I've been so nice to it. A girl can dream.

Tried Godfire ramen at Ramen Champion (Bugis) and liked it

What a sassy gal

WILD BEAST

Been quite in the working out zone recently because I want my body to look the best it can at my age. Not a willing victim of a saggy butt and bulging tummy. Darren has been helping me out so much in the fitness department. I mean, constantly being around someone else's six pack abs does make me feel bad about my body only because I know I could have that if I wanted to. And well I did have it, until laziness visited and decided to stay.

Problem areas: -circles entire body-

Does this count for something?

Smug after  surviving an hour of suffering

If you feel in need of a spark of motivation in terms of fitness, do contact Darren. Most people have this impression that personal training sessions cost a bomb and that it's not worth it when you can just workout at your own pace FOC. I used to think this way until I realized that never would I have the discipline or knowledge to identify what type of workouts my body needs. There's so much more to it than just running like a hamster on the treadmill, trust me on this.

In case you're interested, D.Fitness is having an ongoing personal trainer promotion and you can view the promo rates here. If you're a student like me, you enjoy a student discount! Don't be shy or hesitate any further and just go for it. There's no time better than now and personally, I prefer a perkier ass on myself. And it doesn't hurt hanging around with a bunch of hot guys at the gym.

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Mel and I participated in a flea and it was so bad this time round. Usually we clear most of our stuff but after the organizer shifted the location of the flea, it was so bad. Will definitely have to think twice if we're planning to join anymore fleas after this. The best part was definitely the chatting and spacing out together since we rarely see each other these days.

HA

Bravely partied at Mink in the midst of exams because I wouldn't have any other time to do that. The next day, I had such a bad baaaaad tummy ache and almost died waiting for Darren to bring me food because he was stuck in a meeting. Basically rolled around in bed the entire day with the occasional visit from Sundae. He bought me piping hot Ajisen so all the hate disapparated.

Finally took time out to bring the grizzly bear to the groomer's and of course she caused me such embarrassment. Had diarrhea twice during grooming and led all the other dogs in a barking frenzy. She's so wild. Does that say anything about me as the pet owner/sister?

Crunch Time

I would willingly buy a hardcopy of this dictionary and read it just for fun. Random fact: I used to read English dictionaries for fun as a kid. I'd run out of things to read at home and my entire series of Enid Blytons and Archie comics had already been read only about 978327687423 times. Mommy refused to buy me more books because Daddy was a hoarder of books and our house was just bursting with books and we had to buy new bookshelves for books you get the drift. She told me to read the daily newspapers but I've a fear of touching newspapers and I'm not alone so that makes me feel better and yet another random fact!

Anyway, I almost fell asleep during an exam earlier on. Had two papers in a day and was thinking it'll be a breeze but never did I expect my brain to slowly shut down after the first paper was done. It was so horrible trying to stay awake. The student behind me was probably cursing and swearing at me for being so fidgety in my seat.

Need to rest my brain cells now. Another paper on Saturday which I haven't studied for, so I'm going to spend this public holiday studying. Good times good times.

Bread

The only time I ever eat bread in my life is when:

1. My Grandpa specially toasts and spreads butter on it for me. And allows me to steal his entire breakfast oatmeal drink.

2. There is absolutely nothing else to eat at home. That's happening now.

At a risk of sounding uppity, I never ever have bread for breakfast. It's usually real food like bee hoon or basically some form of noodles from the coffee shop. Yes, bread isn't real to me. Well recently I've had ramen for brunch so been there done that.

Last week of school. Can't wait for this joke of a semester to end!

Things I'd rather be doing

Partying my ass off

Look who was waiting up

You're so cute

I am SO gorgeous when carved in wood

That's what a pile of new clothes is meant for

Sending scruffiness off to the spa

I think we've found the perfect groomer for her. It's a freaking spa experience. Dental works, basic grooming, dead sea salt soak... I want it too.

Him cheating on me openly again

Look who got a pretty cute man purse!

Sister coming back from Aussie so happy to see the furry one

You're the perfect distraction

White collared sleeveless: H&M
Navy sweater: Forever21.com
Pants: FirstDay awhile back
Bag: Forever New
Watch: Fossil
Anchor studs: Forever 21
Necklace: Tiffany & Co.
Heeled oxfords: Soeurs at Cineleisure

New jewelry armoire which I love so so so so so much

Was so excited when this arrived! Immediately started fixing it up myself and luckily Darren popped by and did the later part of the heavy lifting so it got done faster. Extremely happy organizing everything which's my favorite pastime. The awesome thing is how this closes up to be a sleek full length mirror that I can take OOTD shots in. You would never imagine the amount of jewelry that's actually stored inside.

No longer do I have tarnished jewelry hanging on various hooks around my room and on my tiny dressing table waiting to fall off. I can now see everything at one glance and easily decide which accessory to finish off my outfit with. YAY!

Honestly cannot wait to have an actual walk-in closet of my own.

NEAT LIKE HOW I LUVVIT

My friend sent me this because I was cursing and swearing things about school ♥

Hello

This is going to be one of those posts that go: Hello, I'm just here to say I'm busy so bye!

So obnoxious. Anyway, I'm leading a very fulfilling life in Australia even though I'm having a very bad bout of flu (which says a lot).

Mom just cooked steak for dinner so I'm off now. Ttyl all you lovely people still bothering to read!

Daily Grind

A short mishmash of things I've been doing lately that are pretty meaningless.

Like surprising Darren when he was still at the gym. Bought donuts for the other trainers and they seemed to appreciate my effort more than he did. But it's okay because he has big biceps #shallow

Waiting makes you do crazy things

It seems like I've been to my hairdresser's so many times lately. Wonder if she's sick of seeing me there. What can I say, I love her!

Just can't deal with roots showing

It's unfair how my sister cut her hair recently and now she looks like some cute Korean girl, while I look like I starred in a Japanese horror movie. As the horror of the movie. This will be the face that haunts you in 2013. Coming soon to theaters near you.

Oh and I've been forced by my mom to do groceries at the wet market and I must say I'm pretty impressed by the variety and prices of food. Bought 2 huge bags of vegetables for only $13, the same amount would've cost $20 at NTUC okay. I've been cooking a lot at home and it's really a good way to save money and lose weight if you're watching your diet. I tend to eat a lot less when I'm home because I control the portions instead of being served a fixed portion at a restaurant and 'needing' to finish it.

Another thing I've been excited about is this new clothing rack I just put up in my room. Thought it'd be a good idea to hang new clothing items that have been stuck in my closet out in the open for easier viewing and access. Getting clothes out has been a nightmare recently because the already super thin hangers are packed so tightly together. Besides, I love staring at clothes so why not?

List of

Things I'm busy with.

1. Food poisoning/ stomach flu

This is the worst of the lot. I got it after going prawning over the weekend. Was planning to have an entry with photos of that night but due to my current condition, I still feel nauseous whenever I see any form of seafood. So that entry has to wait until I feel way better. Day 4 into this and my stomach is still giving me a lot of pain, so I'm going to see my doctor later. The first batch of medicine that I got from a 24hr clinic was of no use whatsoever, and made me feel worse.

2. Essays and a project due

Into my last week of school and because of my stomach flu, everything that has to do with school is a complete mess. Getting so confused with deadlines of different subjects. Not a good time.

3. Managing appointments

Have no idea what is up with me fixing appointments on a day that I already have something going on. And it sucks having to call up the various places having to cancel and re-book the appointment on another day. What am I doing?!

4. Christmas shopping

Have not accomplished this at all.

Basically all plans screwed up because my body decided to fail me this very important week.

Why why why.

Eye Spy A Stye

My right eye is currently swollen and painful because the dreaded stye is back again. Haven't had it in ages so I guess it missed me and decided to make a painful comeback to make sure it hasn't been forgotten. It's a weird kind of pain that makes me feel like crying when I'm washing my face and that is really annoying!

So much work due this and next week that I have no extra energy to worry about my current horrid appearance with this swollen eye. I could go on and on complaining.

Tornado Taobao

Instead of shopping lesser after my Taobao shipment came in, I shopped even more. My email account is so full of invoices that I've lost track of what I've ordered and how much I've paid for everything. It's been crazy but I think I only go this crazy once/twice a year and that's towards the end of it. I don't even shop for new clothes when it comes to Chinese New Year!

Instant gratification seems to be my aim when I shop. Many friends/family have said this to me actually. When I see something I like, I just have to own it. It's like a compulsion to either buy something I already have and love it so much I need to have it in all colors, or buying something because it looks nice at that point in time and vowing to switch out my entire wardrobe to match that one item. This is why online shopping doesn't really work for me. I don't get to feel the item and hold it in my hands immediately after paying for it, so there isn't that instant gratification. Therefore, I shop more.

I hope not many people are like that because that's a sure-fire way to empty your bank account. Especially when you're subscribed to 81724632648 e-mailers from stores.

Inner conflict aside, I finally got to go for a pedicure session for my severely neglected feet. Was so excited to see they had the new OPI Skyfall collection which is extremely extremely pretty. I was spoiled for choice! (I haven't even watched the movie hahaha)

I don't have a pretty photo of my pretty toes yet but I chose Skyfall (which is a dark red) as a base and The Living Daylights (the festive glitter) as a top coat. My toes are so ready for Christmas!

Awwww

Usual conversations between Darren and I...

He was referring to his Kinokuniya membership card, which I had custody over. Or more like stole and forgot to return for weeks now.

Hamster's bloated face is baaack

On a particular day I went shopping at F21 and saw some cute boots!

After Whatsapping Mel frantically asking if it looked nice on me, if it would match this and that and was it worth the money... I found out that the zippers at the side of one boot was broken. She said it was a sign to not get it. I was pretty sad.

Well thankfully I didn't because this past weekend while I was out with my cousin, I found my ideal heeled oxfords from Seours located at Cineleisure! I've a pair of wedges from them which I love but don't get many chances to wear, so I was very happy to find a pair of oxfords that I could incorporate into my daily outfits. Will take photos for another entry :)

Pretty good ramen at the food basement of Ion

Under my best friend's recommendation (budding food connoisseur), I tried this Tu-Tu Kueh from a stall at the food basement of Ion and was quite impressed. It's unlike any TTK you get from night markets. The flour is so fragrant and doesn't disintegrate due to condensation. The coconut filling is so moist and doesn't get stuck to your teeth or in your throat. This picture was taken about 4-5hours after it was made because I brought it home for dessert. Do you see how intact it looks? I got my helper to steam it for 5mins so it would be warm and it was still good. 5 for $3.50 I think, but worth it! You won't miss the stall.

Napping

Her wet nose on my sheets ugh

My cousin brought me to try out this tiny Japanese eating place in Far East Plaza. I felt so claustrophobic eating there but I can see why there's always a long queue for the food according to her. Funny thing is when we reached, there was no one outside. Once we sat down, a long queue started forming outside. Lucky for us!

Bad service overall

Beef set meal

Although the quality of the beef I had was good, it was way too oily for me. I paid S$20 in total. There's a rule that S$2 would be charged per seat and we can each choose a drink. So it's a mandatory S$2 plus each seat has to order a dish. You're seriously bound by rules when you dine there.

Been trying to eat healthily recently for the sake of my digestive system. If I want it to continue working for the next couple of years.

Going to rest my eyes now before it rots further. I hope y'all are having a better start to the week compared to me (looking like a gargoyle). Have a lovely day and stay warm and dry and cute if it rains!

Taobao Haul

Hey gorgeous souls, I just uploaded my Taobao haul so do watch it here!

Besides receiving these Taobao items and American Eagle shipment over the past weekend, nothing else interesting happened. I was working on a group presentation and am pretty happy with the way everything turned out. Took so much revision from my group mate and me but it's done. But honestly, how exactly do you squeeze an entire explanation of a disorder into 20 minutes? Even my tutor needs 3 hours to go through 1 disorder we learn every week so...

Sundae has been up to no good recently. I've no idea what is up with her but she's been very into destroying my things lately. The strange thing is that she only disturbs me and not my sister. I posted this Instagram photo of her standing on my desk with all of my stuff strewn across the floor. Don't even know how she got up there in the first place but she tipped over the pouch which I usually bring out with me. My chapstick, lipstick, mini hand lotion, eye drop bottle, all fell out onto the floor. Have yet to check if the MAC lipstick is broken -_- I'm really thankful she didn't try to eat any of those even though my helper found the eye drop bottle in Sundae's nest. She must've been saving it for supper or something.

Hmm okay that's about all the updates I have for now :( Shall find something else to do while waiting for my hair to dry so I can sleep soon.

Bye!

Feels Like Insomnia

Who else went crazy online shopping during the whole Black Friday and Cyber Monday period? I know I did. Not regretting it at all because I know I'll love everything I ordered but... In just a weekend, I'm so much poorer. And this was money that took me so long (and hard) to set aside! I was literally scrimping every penny for the past few months. No joke.

List of stuff ordered:

1. Taobao (Placed my order a month ago but still awaiting the arrival of that one item argh)

2. Bath and Body Works (2 freakin' orders)

3. Forever 21 (Even though I just shopped in-store lol, do watch my haul video!)

4. American Eagle (Spent my gift card from dear Darren and I'm most excited about this shipment)

5. A couple of other online shops (Only an item from each so let's not count that in...)

So yes that's a basic summary of where my money went. I'm falling into the trap of festive season shopping. It used to be festive season depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder?) but somehow I've turned that depression into shopping and buying tons of crap because it feels good to.

But it's okay, shall stop beating myself up about it because I really need the 27 sweaters ordered ☃

Going to be pretty busy with school these couple of weeks. That time of the year when every assignment and group project is due but you've done none of the above. All the research is going to drive me crazy. Having to sort out deadlines, which research is for what paper... Boring.

Plus I've been suffering from insomnia! Trying to sleep earlier but just end up rolling in bed till the early morning. So I just bought this aromatherapy oil and it seems to be helping. I mean it's 'only' 1:37am but I'm really tired.

Goodnight!

Snippets

Hello hello! Sitting at home now nursing a stomach bug. Been having an unwell tummy since the beginning of last week but didn't think much about it. I was having extremely bad stomach aches after every single meal so I thought it was just my sensitive stomach acting up... But nope! After describing the symptoms to my doc, she simply asked if I travelled recently. Turns out, I might've caught something in Taiwan and because I didn't treat it at the beginning stage when I first got back, it has developed into colic. Anna says she's only heard of colic in babies and children but I guess it can happen to young adults too? Sucks to be me.

Have a ton of random photos in my phone so I'm going to upload them here. I'll try to recall which eating place I went for whichever food photo is below.

Pre-Taiwan

Watami set lunch for 2

Anna and I shared this and it was super value for money because we ate till we were stuffed and there was still food leftover. Like the entire plate of sashimi :-/ Loved the clam soup, rice in the pot, and of course the mini sukiyaki.

Hours later, I had ramen at the basement of Paragon. It's such a bad habit to overeat but I keep doing it. The name of this place should be Daikokuya or something, you can't miss it. (OMG I actually got the name right?!)

Inserts random cute photo

Random mooncakes from Takashimaya

Dian Xiao Er is my go-to place whenever I want a good Chinese meal. All their herbal ducks are good, spinach in superior stock is a personal favorite as well as baby kai lan stir fried with lime sauce or something similar.

The ring fit perfectly and I was so happy my parents knew my ring size when I'm not even sure of mine. Mom said it was the smallest they had and if it didn't fit I'd be able to exchange it at the Pandora outlet in Singapore -_-

Taiwan (I MISS TAIWAN)

Packing but more like making a mess

The day we didn't miss our flight

Impatient in the taxi

Happier ON the airplane

In the shuttle bus to the city!

D went nuts in the Nike store and almost bought the whole store. When I hadn't even gotten anything! Nike stuff there is relatively cheaper and they've a wider range of lifestyle wear.

Of course

MAJOR SNACKING AT NIGHT

From Changi airport

Happy to stumble upon WuFenPu

BEST SUPPER EVER

Shilin outlet was the best!

Guess what

TA-DAH! A pretend Sundae because we missed her so much

'She' stayed there for the night

Ah Mao

How flexible is she?

Super cheap but not so good ramen at XMD

Again.

On the train back from Jiu Fen, SUPER EXHAUSTED AND HUNGRY

Breakfast for champions

After x number of years I finally get my AZ tea!!!

On the plane home :(

YUM! At the airport starving

OH YOU CUTE THANG

One eyed dragon/dino

Bought too many pairs for a shoe closet with no space

Subway queue -_-

Things stupid people do

Abrupt ending here. Bye!