Resolution in first quarter of 2011

First in my thirty-fours years that I've put on 4-5kg which passed the fifty mark! From between 47-49kg to 53kg 3 weeks ago!! Unacceptable!!!

So I decided to shed off those uninvited kilos that has secretly added to my waist-line, hip and thigh! I can't believe the River Island jeans that I've bought it last yr can't fit in now! No kidding! I was caught dumbfounded when I tried to pull up that piece of jeans one fine morning and I couldn't even zip or button up! I swore to get those fats off my butt and fat thigh before I look worst!

To kick-start the plan, I have to cut down carbo food intake. Meaning, I have to say bye bye to my favorite rice and bread... So no more bread in the morning and rice at night... :'(

Some others simple steps to follow:

• Eat a low calorie snack or fresh fruits for Breakfast
• Less Fried, especially battered, Nuts and Cheese
• Eat white meat (Chicken breast, Fish, Lean Pork or Tofu) and stay away from Mr Moo Moo
• Dress lightly
• Avoid sweet carbonated drinks and alcohol
• More exercise and brisk walking

I'm glad I'm persistence and discipline this time!!My weight went down 3kg in less than a month after the "less carbo consistency" theory. Though 3kg might be nothing to some of you but I'm fairly contented cos I could fit in the jeans and my ring without hard pushing or pulling which hurt my knuckles :). Also, bearing in mind that breakfast is a MUST! and no skipping of meals (and I eat less quantity) and  I usually try to take my dinner early around 5 - 6pm.

Second Anti-oxidant session

We went Ecoparadise for another round of therapy since I'm on 1/2 leave. This time we stayed in the sauna room for about 45mins. It feels good to sweat it out but it's even great to sweat out from a ball game!! arrrr... I really missed volleyball!

Before I reached Ecoparadise, I was caught in the heavy rain and was stucked in one of the building across. Told mom to wait us at ecoparadise instead but she called and was literally appearing at the traffic-light opposite, coming to fetch me over BARE FOOTED!!!! Instead of being appreciative, I felt annoyed by her stubbornness... what if she cut herself by some sharp object along the way, what if she slipped and hurt herself... I was more worried of her safely I guess.. and I think it's not a kiddy matter if she fall or slip... *touchwood*

I shall not talk about the above any further, ma missed the Dian Xiao Er's Dongpo Rou so we decided that for dinner after the Sauna session. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed and only re-open at 6.30pm... Not wanting to roam around the mall for another 1 over hour, we settle for Thai Express instead.

Dinner @ Thai Express, Tampines 1

As added by Anna, "Another quality time spent together!"
and I replied her, "Indeed!" :))

First Chapter of 2011

I realized I did not pen down any resolutions for 2010.. no wonder I can't figure out what I have fulfill thus far. Anyway, another brand new year means another chance to improve myself. 

This year, my resolution is rather simple. For some reasons last year, I often failed to get good rest and ended up with vertigo. So I vowed to rest well and rest enuff to stay healthy :)

Secondly, this acne rosacea condition is driving me nuts! I have already cut down almost 50% or more on the intake and factors that could possibly triggers like coffee, sun exposure, spicy foodie etc... though after 1st 2 months of oral and physical medication, it came under control but the flushing/blushing and visible red bumps comes and goes thereafter making me feeling frustrated and low self esteem. What can I do?? Back to consult the skin doctor for longer medication?? Sigh... what I will do now is to follow closely the list of potential rosacea triggers.

I bought this onigiri mould at Gaint the other day. On the 1st day of 2011, I started out with making some Porkfloss Onagiri! Something which I wanna do after I came back from Japan.

Onigiri Mould

Nori Tamogo Tanaka (Seasoned Preparation)

Mixture of mirin and seasoned preparation

Onigiri (お握り

Viola!!! That's my asian onigiri!! Simple and tasty!!!

At night, we metup with Adz's QSTS alumni gathering at Tawandang Microbrewery @ Dempsey Hill for dinner and drinks. Well, I was a listener rather than a speaker coz I have not many common topics with the ladies... Still, it's nice to metup with Norlin and the rest.

QSTS mini gathering

Nice kickoff for the year :p

Friends or Acquaintances

We once discussed that FB is a great place for social networking, but at some point also a place where you could create turmoil with criticism on a range of issues between a genuine and superficial person...

Last 3 months of 2010 did not turned out well for me. To sum up, I'd complained randomly bout people whom I've see everyday or not frequently. I believe almost everyone has the potential to be true friends with anyone else at work or our social society but there is a definite difference between friends and acquaintances. It is only from a lack of understanding and the walls we build that friendship is so elusive. I know a person who I thought was a friend, I'm not so sure I want to get through the rough times with her initially... Oh well, this comes from a lack of understanding on my part too...

However, I don't deserved any criticisms from someone who berate me... As a straightforward person, I don't mean to upset those that aren't my friends with my loud sentences.. I just gotta stressed out the unglamorous sentences in respect to the rest. Think twice and think thrice, why would I be bother with your presence If you are nobody to me?? I believed that close friend is someone who is not afraid to speak their mind to be and be afraid of hurting my feelings. They are someone who knows that, even after a rough patch, we will be even stronger in the end...

At certain stage, I have done my part as being liberal...
I had done alot of thinking recently and I guess by now, the picture is clearer...

I shall now discard the all those unhappy nonsensical issues and start a brand new chapter in 2011 ^.^

Last day of 20Ten

This has to be the last post in 20ten!

So before ushering into 20eleven, let's all have either simple or complex but yet unforgettable celebrations! Last year, we have our countdown gathering @ Anchorvale CC and this year we went Starbucks @ One Fullerton.

Siang met up with me @ Raffles Plc for dinner after I knocked off at 6pm. Apparently, we wanted to have a quick dinner at Marutama Ramen, Boat Quay but it was closed so we went over to Central Mall and settle for Seoul Yummy Set dinner for 2 @ $33.90 excluding tax.

Seoul Yummy @ Central Mall

Cheul Pan Go Deng (Fried Saba Fish)

Korean Bean Paste Soup - Non Spicy

Not only this plate of korean glass noodles, the soup and fried saba fish were simply good and tantalizing to my tastebud. 

Korean Glass noodles

It was almost 8pm when we were done with our dinner. We slowly strolled back to Raffles Place and walked over to One Fullerton Starbucks.

Was in shock when the area was all fenced up. Yes, even Starbucks and we have to Q up for seats. 黄天不顾有心人 we managed to get the seats before the guys arrived :)

Sleeping Beauty

Almost time to 12MN! We took some random shots before catching the fireworks. Some hand gestures to signify the new year!

2-zero-11

Only the 2 pathetic guys coz Mr Loh was busy with his networking!! lolx

Siang and Nick

The spectacular view

The 1st firework display

This marks the end of 2010! It was probably one of the most splendid fireworks display compare to the past. Spending quality time with either our family or our social circle of friends on the last day of the year was indeed a memorable one.

The Finale

Group photo is a must in all our gatherings so how could we have missed out this 

BFF

I want to wish all my friends and love ones a very HAPPY NEW YEAR, one that is full of every blessing that the Universe can bestow upon you guys! All the best folks!!!!!!