I finished the last episode of this Korean series ‘The Legend‘. This is the drama that got me noticing the Korean-born star Bae Yong Jun. I wasn’t quite attracted to him when i saw his appearance in Winter Sonata years back. At first glance, with that glasses of his, he does looked a bit like Harry Potter. However, after watching this drama (which is also currently showing on Channel U 7pm weekends), I started to admire his warm smile and charismatic behaviour.

We seldom can relax like what we did in Singapore yesterday. Heaven has been rather nice to us, it didn’t rain at all yesterday (at least at the places we went to)

Yesterday morning, we went cycling at East Coast Park. The rental shop nearest the MacDonald has added one additional bonus. You pay for an hour, they gave another hour free. Too bad, we didn’t get to utilize the full 2 hours. My legs gave up after cycling for an hour.

Along the journey, we took some rest at one of the unused BBQ pits. I thought about lots of things as i stared out into the blue sea. It made me reflect upon what I’ve done for the past years after graduation. I wish i could do this more often.

A while ago, i was surfing BlogCatalog and once again, i came across an interesting blog entitled the ‘Furniture Fashion Blog‘

The blog is made up of entries of unique furnitures, and it definitely triggers the inert creativity talent in new house owners. Even while i was reading through this blog, i had a sudden urge to re-renovate my own bedroom and bathroom. The designs are so refreshing and unique. I am not sure if these designs can be found in Singapore though. What do you think?

My sis was complaining to me how pathetic the GSS sales are in Singapore. The items that are new and nice-looking are mostly not on sale, and those items that are average looking or from the existing stocks are all going on sale. Well, that’s very true and it happens every year, so what’s new?

As i walked around the shopping centers, neighborhood shops, i could see the same trend. That’s no wonder I can’t seem to buy anything during the GSS every year. (This is good for most of us, don’t you think so?)

However, this time round, i managed to get myself 2 pairs of shorts@ $20 per piece from Giordano and 1 polo-tee for hubby. Not that the prices are fantastically cheap, but these items are top priority on my shopping list.

Due to the high inflation rates this year (i wish my pay is in the inflation list. .. *greatly disappointed* ), we have to seriously reconsider where we spend our $$ on. Gone are the days where we can spurge as and when the urge is there. The increase in the pay is not in pace with the increase in commodities prices.

Since the beginning of this year, i’ve started to add a few more sentences to my new year resolutions :

• strike out the word ‘CAR‘ from my wish list (unless i earn at least 8k per month, i will NOT add it back again)
• cut down on dining in restaurants
• do up shopping list for necessary (die die must have) items ONLY
• walk more rather than take transport (if it’s only 2 or 3 stops. that’s what i have been training for)
• buy less new clothes and shoes (unless the sales are really ridiculously attractive)

Bye bye GSS, maybe i won’t buy anymore items i don’t need.

I would like to recommend two miniclip games which I’ve played during break times as well as before i go to bed lately. Not as if i am so free to source out the games. The games were introduced to me by my brother who is rather good at strategic games. For me, i am seriously hopeless in such games.

I tried the two games below and i find them interesting and at the same time, amusing because of the stupid sound effects. They are not totally brainless, and it requires strategic and thinking skills too.

1. Red Bug puzzle

2. Canyon Defense

I had a really bad dream few years back. I dreamt that when i opened my eyes, i come face-to-face with my own body lying in front of me. At that sudden moment, i felt like crying. I feel that heaven is unfair for letting me die so early. I feel that it’s so unfair that I didn’t even have the time to even say my last words. [Have i really prepared for it anyway, or must we?]

I am going to miss my parents, my hubby and best friends badly. I couldn’t talk to them anymore nor could they see me as they come to terms with my body. I eventually attended my own funeral.

Come to think of it, is death really that scary? Is it really that painful? Is it really the end of a life’s journey or it’s just a beginning of another new journey, elsewhere… Is it true that one is able to see their dead relatives or even their enemies in this so-called foreign land?

Not sure why, but i tend to relate this dream of mine to the current book i am reading. it sounds so familiar.

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It’s another Sunday again. During the weekday, i spent sometime to go grocery shopping and at the same time bought some vegetables for the dishes I am going to cook this afternoon. I was never a great cook, however, i do try to make some simple dishes at home once in a while.

The utensils haven’t been used for quite a while and some time was spent cleaning the utensils today.

Here’s our simple lunch. I hope to do this more often.

I found these in my post box this evening. Aren’t they cute reminders for one to save up on electric bill?

Sometime ago, I mentioned that I was attempting to lose weight. So far so bad. Though people had been telling me i looked the same as what I am years ago, but the weighing machine tells me a different story. I gained 4 kilos over 5 years. Damn!

Due to my weird stomach condition, having just 3 meals a day just wasn’t enough and i have to resort to taking supper. So before going to bed, i will take some snacks ranging from a piece of wheat biscuit to a packet of twisties.

*Oops*

Last night, i took a different route. I decided to change what i had for supper. I took this

Is this healthy enough?

I finally finished using my personal shampoo. Last Saturday, i managed to get myself the new Melaleuca Oil shampoo.

During the wash, the melaleuca oil smell is really overwhelming, but my hair feel very refreshed after every wash. True to the description, the smell doesn’t linger for long after the bathe. In my own opinion, this shampoo is not suitable for those with very dry hair as it tend to make the hair felt “matt” after washing. It works great for those with super oily hair like mine.

I wasn’t really a true fan of the products but as time goes by, i begun to realise that my home products are gradually getting replaced by those from Melaleuca. As most of the products are highly concentrated yet gentle to the skin (surprisingly, the ingredients they used are quite ‘natural’), they can be used for a long time after appropriate dilution. So one will save more $ in the long run.