Body Conscious

I've decided to start getting my body back to the way it was when I was still a cheerleader. Action speaks louder than words so I'll be documenting what my personal trainer has planned for me.

For too long I've been procrastinating and days turned into months which turned into years so my body is in a pretty sorry state now compared to how it was when I was still exercising regularly. It frustrates me when I don't look as good in certain kinds of fitted clothes like I used to as there's a constant worry about parts of my body that I'm embarrassed to show or accentuate.

As a start, I decided to see what appropriate sports attire are left in my closet and as an encouragement, a little shopping was done on my all-time favorite: American Eagle! They had an Easter Sunday coupon code of 25% off my purchase so that was definitely a good deal.

Didn't purchase any of the above but if I get nearer to my goal, I'll reward myself with cuter gym outfits. Just got some basics to try for size first and hopefully they'll fit well. Cannot wait for them to arrive and since it's American Eagle, I'm highly confident they'll be here by Friday!

Will be starting my fitness program this week and I'm so psyched up for it. Can't wait to be more confident about my body again!

Lush Lust

Saturday was such an unproductive day for me. Had plenty of errands to run and was supposed to meet Mel for brunch, but the only thing I got done was grocery shopping because we were low on food for the coming week and my poor maid had to keep reminding me. Sleeping in till late is something I need to change. My friends always have to tolerate me being late and all so that nasty habit has to go soon before my 3 friends leave me for good.

Well I finally got down to cleaning my make-up brushes and super glad I got that done because they were really dirty. Always procrastinated doing that because the only time I remember I need to clean them is... right before using them.

You can see this layer of black on the slanted eye brush. I couldn't even use the brush to apply another color because it'll just keep coming off as black. That's a lot of build-up so ewww thank goodness it's clean now.

This Love Lettuce Mask from Lush is probably the best $24 I've spent this month.

I always thought Lush was overrated plus they aren't exactly cheap. Mel decided to give this mask a try because she has heard good things about it and I'm really glad she did.

This stuff works! I did a little research on the company too and I'm extremely happy that they're against animal testing. Read this for more information on their company's policy on being against animal testing and here for their environmental policy. Those 2 things I really care about.

My little black pot of goodness was made by Ezra (hopefully like the cutie in Pretty Little Liars) and I think having a due date for these fresh face masks is the best idea ever, for me at least. I tend to have a bad habit of buying such masks and leaving them in the fridge forever, which means I'll probably only use them once or twice and forget and that is really a waste of product.

Definitely loving my smooth, radiant skin now. Feels so clean!

Now back to studying, with clean skin.

SOS please someone help me

Darren and I finally got to go out for a nice leisurely dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. After which, I shopped. Didn't know H&M was having a sale... But the items I got weren't even on sale so pffft what a waste of excitement (and money).

White Tank: Forever21

Chestnut Shorts: TheVelvetDolls.LJ

Printed Scarf: Cotton On in Australia

Furry Cardigan: OhVola.com

Black Bag: Cotton On in Australia

Cream Suede Wedges: VictoriasSecret.com

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Forever21 in USA

There was a point I was so obsessed with this place and we went there twice a week. Each trip there costs us around $65 so it's really not cheap. In fact, it's more expensive than Crystal Jade's XLB Buffet.

They offer value sets which consists of a plate of assorted veggies, rice/udon, and 2 types of meat. I usually choose the miso soup base which is an additional $3/person. Never really understood why they have to charge soup base based on per person but oh well it's tasty!

Was trying to pack my stuff but she kept trying to nibble her new bone on top of my clothes. She doesn't really like taking photos so when she sees the camera pointed at her, she looks away for a really long time. So I'll keep calling her until she decides to peep and voila!

The main reason why I wanted to check out H&M was because I wanted this specific blouse with gold buttons. Instructed Darren to keep a lookout for it while we went up down all around, and he couldn't find it. Was so unhappy but decided to give the front door area one last try (like a female's gut feeling yknow quite accurate apparently) and omgoodness saw this hanging by itself on the rack, IN MY SIZE. Asked a retail assistant where's the rest of the display and turns out, that was the very.last.piece.

I believe the blouse and I are meant to be together (please refer to our love story above), but I honestly had no idea it was going to be that expensive.

Also grabbed those shorts without trying. They're only $17.90 each so it wasn't worth the dressing room queue. Thankfully they fit.

Cannot wait to try the Lettuce Mask from Lush that Mel recommended. My skin is desperate for it.

Feeling hungry now, there must be something wrong with meeee

The Next Dog Model

Was editing albums on iPhoto and stumbled upon this photo of a dog doing a catwalk, wearing the latest Spring trends.

Pink Tee: Neighborhood market

Floral Maxi Skirt: Forever21.com

Isn't she ridiculous?

Happy long weekend! (I'm totally looking forward to midterms and deadlines next week)

So fly

Meeting Mel for dinner somehow turned into a mini shopping trip for both of us (to Mel's disappointment) but I'm so happy with what I got!

Purple Cardigan: Online

Louisa Blouse in White: Tracyeinny

Trudy Tea Dress in Navy: Cotton On

Floral shades: Cotton On

Super obsessed with the pretty fly shades and I absolutely cannot wait to wear them. Note to self: I should probably start because shades help shield the eye area from harmful UV rays which cause wrinkles and I can do without more of those tyvm.

It's probably time for me to stop buying stuff because in just a month, I've spent almost a thousand on clothes. Could've invested in a Michael Kors watch/bag but nope I'm weak-willed when it comes to Forever 21 and American Eagle.

Am trying to save for a (grad?) trip back to Arizona to visit my beloved Janelle, and take a road trip to L.A., Las Vegas, and San Francisco with Darren. Shall put aside my tutoring moolah for that. Not shopping for a month = Ticket to USA!

Happy Birthday Sundae baby

You're the wildest and cutest doggy ever. Even with your regular tantrums and whines, I still love you!

Only wish you didn't poop at all but that's okay because you're mine.