Break.fast.

Quaker Oats Cookies, Muesli Bar and coffee.              

What did you have for breakfast today? I am always on a rush every morning, so I usually eat breakfast (sometimes brunch) at the office. A cup of coffee&milo (yes,combined) is enough to last me until lunch, worst at times, dinner. But I always make it a point to have something to grab when my tummy's crying out for food. I have almonds to keep me company and make me feel full, and water that completes my day.

One advice for those who are on diet, never skip breakfast. A good hearty breakfast is needed for our brains and body to function properly. Eat on time, drink lots of water and laugh a lot. :) We can't afford to miss the many good things we can enjoy about life.

Have a happy Weekend! <3

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Reward.

Fridays equate to love.

Tonight, on my way home, I decided to drop by McCafe to buy double chocolate frap for me and the boyfriend. I just thought it's right that I reward myself for the hard work for the past week. Yeeha!

 McDonald's Serangoon Central Branch

I realized days pass by so fast. It seemed like just a few days ago when we celebrated CNY, and now it's just few more days before Feb bids goodbye. Wow. It dawned on me that 2 months have passed and I haven't even finalized a single thing for the big event come December. That tells me now I got 10 more months to prepare. Well that doesn't sound bad at all. Hmnn.

I hope you had a productive and happy week. If not, there's always next week to make it up. Happy Weekend loves! :)

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Food Trip

Bbq chicken wings

 

Mutton Soup

Last Weekend we went to East Coast for a couple of things: To eat and to bike. Simple things make me happy. For those 2 reasons, I loved my weekend!

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It's a date!

It's a day after Valentines. So how did you spend your Valentines yesterday? Some of you might have gone to a date with your spouse, partner, friends or family. Some may have just gone to sleep. Some chose to celebrate, others chose to keep it a simple like an ordinary day.

We all have our own preference. I am not really a 'Valentines Day' fan, but I celebrate it in my little own ways. My boyfriend and I decided to keep it 'simple'. No flowers, no cakes. We decided to eat out and found ourselves queuing as it seemed like all restaurants were very crowded.

We had dinner at Hot tomato grill and ordered our all time favorite mixed grill - a combination of grilled pork and chicken, sausage and pasta. I truly enjoyed the night. We just spent our time laughing and thanking each other for the friendship and love we both enjoy.

Hope you had fun yesterday. In whatever way you celebrated it, I wish you enjoyed it. Life is a choice. :)

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Let it rain some more.

I love rains. For some reasons, it makes me happy. I guess it has something to do with the freshness it brings, or the feeling of the wind that blows so cold. For one thing I know, the rains comfort a weary soul. Well in my case, yes. :)

On my way home the rain poured so hard. I stayed in the restroom for a few minutes to watch the rain as it falls and waters the place. Our office is in the 5th floor so I can see from above how trees and plants seem to dance with joy as the rain continually poured down. And it brought me so much joy. I allowed myself to savor that magical moment. It was love beyond the natural. Then I realized, God was speaking to me through the rain. His love was manifested through the cold air that brushed my face. His love brought me comfort. His love gave me peace.

If I may request, can it rain some more tonight, please?

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Hello Weekend!

Yay me, it's weekend again! Everytime weekend comes I'm the happiest girl alive. I just love the thought of having the luxury to sleep extra hours in the morning. It's just so refreshing.

Weekend is also a time for me to clean the room, arrange the closet, do the laundry and cook! Tomorrow, I plan to cook for 'tinuwang isda'. This has become one of our faves - not just healthy, it's also yummy! "Tinuwang isda" is also very easy to cook. You just mix all the ingredients and let it boil - and there you have it. I'm gonna share the photos tomorrow.

Here are the ingredients of "tinuwang isda":

1. Fish (your preference, I prefer the head of a big fish)

2. 2 big Tomatoes

3. Spring Onions

4. long green pepper

5. Salt & Pepper to taste

6. Water

Mix all ingredients in a pot and let it boil.

And ta-dah! You have the "tinuwang isda", my version. :)

For now, I'm off to dreamland! xoxo

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Are you up for a surprise?

I love surprises. I am talking about surprises that will make one blush in delight. But as I contemplate about it, I realized nobody has really taken time to surprise me (the way I want it). LOL. Now this thought came to mind because I was thinking of what to give as a present come Feb14. Well, yeah, I know we can always give gifts anytime, but that's beside the point. It always make us feel good when we are able to give something special to someone we love.

I went to the mall after work today to look for something I can give. I passed by various boutiques and stores, but didn't find a single thing that I like. So I have decided to create something unique, something I know the person I'd give it to would appreciate.

There are things we need to remind ourselves when talking about presents.

1. Gifts need not be expensive. Practicality applies in gift-giving. Make sure it is something usable and long lasting.
   
2. Gifts should tell or explain what words can't explain. What I mean by this is, let the gift express what your heart wants to say.
   
3. The most important thing about gifts is the thoughtfulness. As they say, it's the thought that counts. Don't just give because you have to, give because you WANT to.
4. Whatever gifts you have in mind, it would look great if it's nicely wrapped.
   

Note: It's not about the amount. It's about what's in your heart.

If someone would ask me what I want to receive, I'd say, a card with a personalized greeting will do. :)

Happy Giving! Let us not grow slack in showing our love to the people who matter in our lives. A small surprise will make a difference.

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♥ Hearts Day ♥

Who doesn't need love? :) That's an absurd question. Everybody needs love, some people admit it and some people don't. But the fact is, each of us longs for someone to love us just the way we are. Cheesy, I know, but I'm just stating the obvious.

Girls are more cheesy than boys (methinks), and so when Valentines Day comes, girls are more excited. I'd be honest, I'm quite excited for the day - not because of those candlelight dinner dates, or anything of that sort, I guess I am one of those hopeless romantic girls who believe in happy ever after stories.

I would just like to stress a point, you don't need a boyfriend, husband or partner to celebrate valentines day. For me, it's simply a day to celebrate love. And we all know love comes in different forms, different ways. A love of a sister, love of parents, love of a friend are the most important things we need to remind ourselves of.

For those who have someone to share with this Valentines, have you got any plans yet? You don't need to be in a fancy restaurant, with fancy gifts - the presence of the person you care so much for is enough present.

photo courtesy of pbase.com

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Eating on Time

Diet experts recommend eating on time to avoid starving oneself and not result in overeating. And I have been trying my best to adhere to this - yet still I fail. Today, I haven't had any breakfast except for one banana and took lunch at 330pm. This doesn't make any sense, right? This is how busy I get with work, that I oftentimes forget it's time for break.

Eating breakfast is most recommended. Yet because of I (almost) always wake up late in the morning, I skip the most important meal of the day. I think it's time to change my eating habit and lifestyle.

Starting tomorrow, I'll try to eat breakfast - a fast one, a glass of milk/sandwhich/oatmeal or anything that I can eat to keep a healthy body. Skipping meals is not healthy, I know. My mom used to scold me for skipping meals. And mind you, skipping meals can cause you to gain weight not lose. Starving yourself will make you want to eat more on the next meal. That's what exactly happened to me. I need to seriously work on this.

I'll forgive myself for not eating on time today, and I promise to take care of myself by eating on time and regular exercise.

oOps, my time is up. Back to work. :)

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I like curls!

I have been blessed with a straight black hair. Messy hair was never a problem for me. I comb only once a day, that is after taking a bath. I'm not bragging about it, in fact, I'm getting bored with it. I have always thought of getting some curls but the idea is always brushed off. I still like my straight hair though, boring as it may seem.

Today, the boyfriend bought me a curling iron. He might have heard of my secret wish somewhere or I may have been too transparent about the desire to buy one for myself. I can't wait to try it and see the curls that I've been wishing for.

the curling iron

I believe that girls should not be scared to try out something new for themselves. There is always a room for improvement, a lesson to learn, new things to experience and a lot more to discover. Girls, we may never forget that we are special and precious, and that we are entitled to be happy and we have the right to be loved. This may include getting a hair rebond or getting some curls.

Bye for now, I'm off to trying out my curling iron. Teehee.

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Hello, I'm back!

Hello Hello! I'm back and I think I'm gonna religiously update this blog regularly, if not everyday. For the longest time, I have been silent, but it didn't mean I was out on a different planet doing the craziest of things. Oh well, I think I've done crazy things for the last months (years?) that I have been out of here but don't think it's too late to start for 2011.

I've been seriously quite busy with work now. In fact, I have reports to finish today but I chose to write something here, to distress myself. I feel like I have been so freakingly stressed out lately. And being stressed hasn't improved much of the situation. But I guess I owe this blog an update of what has happened to me.

• The last time I updated this blog, I was searching for a job here in Singapore. I have now been working here for the past 15 months and I must say, I'm having a rollercoaster ride.
• I've been to phuket and Bali last year, and I am hoping to come back there again soon, if not this year, then most certainly next year.
• I went home (Cebu) July last year for my mom's bday.
• I went home last month for my bday. Teehee. A 3 day-trip home with work assignment was not fun at all.

I can go on with the list but I'm back to being busy now. Back to reports.

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