Cute Neighbours

Had the cutest conversation with a girl working next door.

G - Girl
J - Me

Toilet doors opening

G: Hi, long time no see!
J : Hi, yea, how have you been (in fact, i just saw her last night in the toilet)
G: Good good, are you getting married soon?!
J: (....凸眼 & silence for 5 sec....) err....not that i'm aware of?! (唔通...something you know that i don't?!)
G: Oo no, just that it seems like you're working out so much these days and you look like you've lost a lot of weight!
J: (小許O嘴) hah...no just doing my regular exercise
G: Waa...you do a lot of exercise wor. We see you running everyday!! (J note - an absolute exaggeration!) and you've lost quite a bit of weight since you guys moved in 2 year ago, is that right? you guys have been here for more than 2 years now eh?
J: yea..a bit more than 2 years. 
G: (smile) we are very 8, we are always keeping an eye on you and your colleagues  you guys seems so healthy!
J: Hah...we tried, sitting too much (blahblahblahblahblahblah)...

Conversation went on for another 2-3 mins..

Ok, the latter part of this convo maybe a bit creepy for the fact that they are always eyeing on our office, and they know exactly how long we've been in this building (?!!!!!) 

But i think she's very cute thinking that I'm doing exercise to lost weight because I am getting married (LOL). It seems like getting married is the only legit explanation for a girl to exercise on a regular basis...Awww...that mentality has gotta change!

I'd be even happier if she said i'm really toned but hellya will take it as a compliment anyway!


One of my favourite colleague (yes i do have favourites wakaka cos he always brings me things i loove!) has got me a gift from his vacation in India, i call it - PURE EVIL!!!!!

Tears at the corner of my eyes

So sad.....- see it for yourself :(





My boobs have shrunk already so that means it is IMPOSSIBLE to explain this with " your boobs are too big laaah" :( and i've only wore it once !!!! :( 

This actually fulfills another myth - "the more you like something, the sooner it'll break" 越鍾意, 越快爛". 

That means - have to earn more $$ to switch to lulu instead!! lol

The art of randomness

Wednesdays are not my usual favourite of the week - don't hate it but don't love it. Feeling is pretty neutral or maybe slightly better towards the night cos you know you only have to get through Thurs & Fri then BAM!! - WEEKEND!!

As I walk home from work last night - I suddenly felt a stream of happiness flowing through from head to toe, absolutely fan'fuckin'tastic!! (excuse me french but it felt THIS good!)

I instantly tried to search - what is that exactly which makes me feel so vavafoom...and the answer is - none, can't think of anything at all. 

I worked extra hard? - No, not really, usual effort, didn't go for 200% effort.

I got complemented on? Nope, there's only 5 ppl in the office including me, the only person who's gonna do that is my alter ego.

Had a good lunch? ...naya, probably the worse i've ever cooked.

Bought something nice online? ...soo close! stuffed everything i want in the online shopping bag, just hadn't hit that "order" button, so not exactly

S being nice n sweet? Arrhhmm.....hell no.

So after some serious soul searching for 3 whole minutes, I just can't let it distract me from feeling so good. Maybe there is no reason to explain everything, maybe i'm gonna have a shit day tomorrow that's why god showered me with some love beforehand - who knows? life works in a mysterious way (ok, well not that mysterious but you got the jizz)

Ever felt like you're invincible? yeap, it's exactly one of those moments. I felt like i can do ANYTHING.

Of course good (or bad) things always comes to an end, but i'll never forget how that moment felt. I can't wait to have those little spontaneous random moment of joy again..

next time i feel this pretty darn good, I'll try to fly - LOL

Product Review 1

I've been watching a lot of make-up tutorial lately on youtube. It is amazing how make up really can change your appearance, IF you're doing it right.

Small eyes becomes BIG eyes
Inconsistent color tone becomes pinkish & glowing
Acne skin/porous type becomes smooth as a baby's ass

Anyway my point of this entry is to review some of the beauty products I bought and share with you whether they're useful or not. It is actually quite fun and exciting! (cos i get to buy n try new stuff *woohoo*!!)

A little less than a year ago, i couldn't care less going out with my uneven toned/yellow-ish make-up free face. There are 2 reasons that puts me off doing make-up.

First, I really don't like putting *things* on my face during the weekend when i'm being *carefree*. 

Second is that beauty products ain't cheap at all sista! Call me stingy but for a proper daily make up, you'll need -

1. Primer
2. Foundation
3. Brozner (well optional really, but i like the tanning feel to it)
4. Concealer (unless if your skin is flawless or almost flawless)
5. Blush & blush brush
6. Eye liner & eyeliner brush (no brush if u're using pencil or liquid, but i use gel)
7. Mascara & eyelash curler
8. A good quality make-up remover (for both face & eye)

But i guess anything pretty and nice comes with a price and as i see more holiday photos of myself and my *bare* face, I think it's time I kick up a notch and stop being laaazy, but how to do so without costing a fortune ? that's what i'd wanna achieve - Affordable beauty regime! 

Let's begin - 

I went to Sasa yesterday and bought the following -

1. Revlon Colorstay Longwear nail polish - Coastal Surf (a medium blue color) HK$60

Results -   

Review - I may not do a lot of make-ups but i do love nail polish. I've used a number of brands, and this is FANTASTIC!

As you can see, the color is very solid and i've only done one coating (I normally have to do 2 layers for other brands, even with O.P.I).

Verdict - Vibrant color, Very easy application ( I don't even have to use my nail corrector!), very spreadable yet solid, economical (most important!)


2. Maybelline - Mineral Pure Concealer (color: 02) HK$55

Results - Sorry, no pictures taken, was in a rush to work today (like everyday!), will probably do with some pictures to see the difference later. I've put this on my dark circles under eyes, over acne scars and spots.

Verdict - Concealer has been one of my must-have items in my purse. I give a 4.5 star for this. High coverage, not pasty and very light and easy to apply (no fuss). I am still waiting to see if it'll stay on for the rest of the day, but it is definitely a recommended economical concealer at the price of $55.

FYI: My skin type is between oily (in summer)& combination (in winter), and very blotchy at times when my face can't "breath"


3. Revlon - Just Bitten Kissable (color: 015 Cherish Devotion) - $98

 

Results - Sorri no pics!
Verdict: Crayon like lipstick/lip balm seems to be a heist lately, and i can see the point why women can go crazy, it's like drawing on your face! And even for me who almost never put on lipstick/lipgloss bought 2 (one from N7 and this one).

Pros: The line has a wide range of color collection,, very easy to store, great cute color

Cons: I find it kind of sticky and gluey, for a balm as they advertised it, it should be a bit more spreadable. So for $98 - i'd say try it out if you're curious, for a better result, apply a layer of traditional transparent lip balm first before putting this on.

*Phew* that's a long entry!! Took me quite a while!

Gratitude

You know how sometimes you'd sit and your mind starts to wonder off to the old days, your hay days in Uni, high school or even primary/kindergarten if you  remember(!)

There is one thing which my F. 3 head teacher told me and I still remember today. She said -

" If you're grateful for something or someone, say it out loud - who on earth could have guess that you appreciate them if you don't say it?!"

I 200% agree, sometimes we just aren't saying thankyou or actually showing appreciation enough (or rather saying thx TOO much to a point where it's not being taken seriously)

We take it for granted that our parents would always be forgiving, our partners will always be loving and our friends will always be loyal to us.

I want to tell T5 & any other friends who's reading my blog -

THANK YOU!!!! I'm grateful for the fact that you stayed in my life despite knowing all (or most) of my flaws! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

For some strange reasons, apparently i wasn't in such a good mood last night. Tai Hau was grilling me about it and it went from an ok mood to bad.

I really don't like it when he kept asking "what's wrong, what's with that miserable face"...for the thousandth times I AM NOT MISERABLE! There's just nothing in particular to be excited about.

Of course i can't bother to explain anymore cos it's like the millionth time already. If he wants to listen, he would've already.

One thing is that I do feel tired, strikes me as odd though while i do get at least 7 hours of sleep most nights. So it may not only be physical. I am a woman with a lot of worries, realistic ones and unrealistic ones and Tai Hau certainly make no effort to ease my worrisome nature.

So here is what i'll do today -

Things will eventually be ok...or at least that's what i'm hoping for!

Find Your Strong

I felt like I behaved very well today. I hadn't had any junk food today!!

Here's what I ate 

Breakfast - half banana, bowl of whole grain cereal mixed with K plus with skimmed milk, cup of joe (2% milk, no sugar)

Morning snacks - 1 apple sultana biscuit

Lunch - Homemade boiled mixed veggie with few slices of beef. A handful of dried cranberries, and the remaining 2 pieces of apple sultana biscuit

I ran last night, i bootcamped this morning and i eat right!

I felt stronger already! Hail to willpower!

Find Your Strong peeps!

Reminiscing

Received some old photos from ex-colleague at the University. It seems like a life-time away...

I've know mui-mui (sitting in the middle) since she was 3! and now she's grade 2!!

She remembered my name ever since she can speak...keke...everyone thought there must be something special about me that makes a 3 year old remember. Guess what -

I have the same name as a clown in a cartoon which she happens to watch everyday!!!!!!!! Arrgghhh! Oh well - she remembers anyway, that's what important :P 

Terribly inappropriate

*Deep breath* - I have not tell a single soul about it but i can't hold it in anymore!!!

I had the weirdest dream about my boss on sat night, so weird that it is STILL bothering me today!

Of course, i can't recall all the details but as far as i do, there was a story...and here goes the weirdest part - in that dream - I had a feeling that my boss fancy me and he kissed me - FRENCH!!!! (for the record, he wasn't a good kisser in my dream...lol)

Anyway...due to such awkward dream, i find it very difficult to face him today!

The ultimate question is - perhaps i fancy my boss?!! Oooooo disaster! :O hahaha

Anyway let see what happens!

Weight loss

Had not realised that i've really lost some weight (or at least looks like i have) until erin/big guy/sandee/sumi have said it!

Since i haven't been to the gym for such long time, i had no chance to actually get on the scale.

My only worries now is that i've dropped a bra size!! NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i wanna drop a JEANS size not boobs!! Gotta get back on the junk diet!!

Louis took this at the HR last wed, i like :D i finally look like someone who exercise regularly kekeke...

Quick thought

Just a quick thought -

I think if you are surrounded by good friends, whatever happens in other areas of your personal life somehow became manageable because they'll always be there for you.

I have to say...i think i'm pretty lucky :)

Hilarious quotes

I've seen a lot of quotes of the same kind lately, and this one is probably my favourite.

Why? - cos mysteriously - it's true 80% of the time!

Coca Cola Fun Run 2012

First Race of the year was the Coca Cola Fun Run 2012 - no kidding, again 10K was farther than i thought!!

I thought i've been trained quite well with HR and could actually do 8.5K without stopping, for some strange reasons, when it comes to a race, those pacing techniques, breathing techniques all went down the drain.

Haha lucky i'm no elite runner, i do wanna run faster but that's not entirely up to me. I enjoy the pain anyway :D

Managed to look up some photos of myself!

I look dead serious!! LOL

Bento

I haven't had the chance to see any of the pics we took in Tokyo yet but here's a glimpse -

Me eating a bento on our way to the airport...how graceful LOL (more pics to come i promise!!!)

A Lie

I found out that TH is lying about the whole "should not be doing more than 1 hr of exercise a day" thing.

What he meant was that I shouldn't be exercising for the second hour if it not with him, so that i won't be fitter than he is...

My reaction - 

F*c**** hell, get a bloody gym membership yourself then!!!


He's a bit weird lately anyway, i went onto bed early the other night because the medication made me drowsy and before i actually fell asleep i was checking FB and some other website, and he came to the end of bed and say like "You weren't sleeping which you said you will be doing, you could've surf and sit on the couch and keep me company"...

I was like ...."errmmm.....-.-"

For some of you, you may interpreted it as "ooh that means he loves spending time with you lah", but please don't be misguided, he is nothing like that...-.- he thinks i'm too clingy and needs too much attention. IHe IS unreasonable sometimes...

Sigh...

Tokyo

Had an awesome trip -

Day 1

Had a really rough start - flight cancelled, stuck in airport for almost 5 hours - lined up on the slowest queue possible at the immigration in JP - Tai Hau left his rucksack on the train that has ALL his most expensive items he brought onto the trip including all spending money, a canon 60D with new lens he just bought, ipad 3, Rayban Sunnies etc - Cab driver took the "LONG" way to our hotel and turns out he brought us to the wrong hotel...

Day 2

First thing first - TH was so lucky that no one took his bag nor anything inside and the conductor of the train kept his bag in one of the station. So setting off at 5:45 am and on the way to get his precious back - I have to say, i'll wake up anytime as long as he gets it back, otherwise I'm taking all the shit!! and we would probably have travel back to HK right away...lucky me *phew*

After picking up our day finally starts - since we're around in Ueno park already, we switch our itinerary and went to a lot of museums (can't remember their names, all of them are so similar - National museum of Tokyo, National Museum of Western Arts, Tokyo...my brain is the size of a raisin, so forget about the names)

The weather was very pleasant, not sunny all day long but it's perfect for sightseeing.

To be honest, i was kinda nervous because of all the political tension going on between JP & CN, i wonder if i'm gonna get beaten if anyone finds out that i'm Chinese, but who i'm kidding? it's japan...highly civilized country, people are sooo polite and that's something you'll NEVER EVER see in HK.

One instance during the trip at night where we were heading back to the hotel from a drink downtown, we saw an organization handing out food to the homeless at the plaza at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Complex. What impresses me is that they're all neatly lined up (literally straight line) and wait for their turn to get that small bowl of rice with maybe a bit of japanese condiments. Even the underprivileged knows the manners of simply not pushing, line up and wait for your turn. In HK, forget about it...you're lucky that you're not pushed off the bus/train during peak hour..

Day 3

TBC - have to be back to work now.