Gap Talk

I am a GAP, Zara, Mango, and Promod girl. Most of my clothes are from these brands. I like these brands because firstly they're affordable. Second, I can easily find the right size for me. And third, these brands' clothes are my style. Simple, chic, and classic.

Today, I browsed GAP's website and it made me wish GAP ships internationally so I could buy these things:















And if the shipping box is bigger I could throw in some more kid's clothes and men's clothes as well.

Sigh.

I miss the big city life when it comes to shopping. I know I could go to Russian Market here but I doubt I could find all these from there. After all, they only sell factory rejects.

Goodbye Siobhan

I just finished watching American Idol on replay. And as much as it was a great show with great performances from different artists, I was a little heartbroken.

Siobhan was kicked off AI.

I was a fan of hers. I like her voice. I like the way she dresses. I like it that she's quirky. I like it that she's kind of weird.

And I like her beauty. She's pretty in a not overwhelming kind of way. She has a great skin too. I bet she won't be needing any of those best eye cream for wrinkles for a long time.

I have to admit though that she has struggled for the past couple of weeks. Simon didn't like her to scream all the time but Siobhan just wouldn't listen. She continued to take risks and eventhough I felt those were good performances, I guess the Americans just had enough of her.

At the start I have predicted that Siobhan would be at the top 4. I was wrong. But at least my other favorite is still there.

Beauty Talk

When it comes to make up and perfume, I don't know anything. I don't wear make up and I don't wear perfume either. I just couldn't be bothered with both. The most that I do for my face when I go out is wear clear lipgloss. And nothing more.

But I do have beauty products which I could live without but would miss terribly if it's not around. It's only a handful and here they are.

The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Rescue. I love this. It's really true to its word. It rescues my dry feet. LOL!

I have been using Olay for 3 years and my face has become dependent on it. LOL! If I don't use Olay for a day, my face becomes dry and patchy.

This is my latest discovery. Nivea's Happy Time Lotion. I love the smell. It really does make me happy. LOL! And the lotion is just the right consistency, not too thick and not too light either.

What about you? What are your favorite beauty products?

No title post

My title is inspired by the "No Name Restaurant" I just saw a couple of weeks ago. LOL!

I have spent a lot of time on the internet today. I got hooked looking at pressurized pond filter. Just kidding.

I spent a lot of time browsing over summer clothes. How I wish I were in a city and window shopping for real instead of window shopping online. There's a big difference. The first one, I could try on the clothes. The second one I could only imagine. Sigh.

But there's still hope that I might be in a big city next month. It's still in the works but it's not final. And if it doesn't happen, I will be in a beach.

That's why I have been stuck on the net for a long time because I was browsing beach clothes as well.

I am contemplating of buying Victoria Secrets swimwear online but I don't know what size I am now. I used to be a size between 6 and 8, a medium size but I am guessing I am now a size L.

I don't want to spend money on clothes I won't be able to wear. That happened to me one time and I swear never to buy something I am not sure.

Oh well, I'll just continue imagining the clothes for now.

Not unless, I'll be in a big city next month. Crossing my fingers....

And what's the rush?

I just came from my regular Kundalini Yoga class. I really enjoy this class. I am sure I will miss this terribly once we move out of Phnom Penh. And no I am not saying we are moving out anytime soon. I am just saying I have come to love Kundalini Yoga.

Anyway, while in a complete and total rest, instead of drifting off to sleep, my mind wandered to something else.....

What's all this rush? I mean, why the need to rush into everything? The rush to get rich. The rush to visit in as many countries as possible. The rush to get promoted. The rush to buy a new luxury item. The rush to fall in love. The rush to get the big O. LOL! Just kidding.

I mean why are we rushing ourselves? Or is it just me?

Sometimes I put in a lot of unnecessary pressures on myself by rushing into something. I don't deny that I have this mad rush to become financially independent and to travel the whole world.

And I realize, what's the hurry? What's the rush for? It's not like the end of the world. Right?

And besides I am only 31. I still have a long way to go. It maybe old to someone younger than me but I am definitely young compared to people in their 50's.

I realize I should take it slowly. Enjoy the process of getting to the destination. I shouldn't rush everything. There's really no need for it. It's not like I'd get a wholesale insurance discount if I did. LOL!

But it doesn't mean I won't be competitive anymore. I am and I will always be.

I just need to enjoy the ride more.

Do you rush yourself or do you enjoy the ride? Which one are you?

Fun at the fair

I still haven't transfered the photos of the fun fair from my camera. But I received an email from Ate Elmz with the photos of the fair she took from her camera. So I am posting a couple for now.

I will post the rest as soon as I get my hands on my camera.

We did not do so well in the fair sales wise. But we're not defeated. We'll join more fairs or hold our own garage sale soon.

Yay!

Busy bee on a Sunday

I have been up very early this Sunday morning. I was supposed to stay in late after all I had a very busy Saturday. But no, my body is aching for more work. Masochist! LOL!

In the morning I have been busy with beading. I have finished one more necklace and I really love it. I might not sell it. LOL! Go check it out in my accessories blog.

After beading, I braved the heat and the crazy O'Russey market to buy a necklace display. I went there alone and luckily I survived. LOL! Unfortunately I wasn't able to buy the one I wanted. It was already sold out. So I bought a cheaper version and it works fine for now.

In the afternoon, I took photos of my necklaces and posted it online. Then I stayed online more than I wanted to. Nope, I wasn't looking at Phoenix job search. I was snooping around at FB. Shhhh...LOL! Seriously I was finishing a couple of posts and I still have one more to go after this one.

In between writing posts, I managed to make "ginataang halo-halo". It's one of my favorite snack food. Yummy!!!!

And oh, I have also bought a domain for my accessories blog. Yehey! It's now a dot com. Hahaha!!!

I have been really busy today and I deserve a treat....later.

Hmmmm....a fried chicken? LOL!

Korean trip

A friend has been craving for a Korean food and wanted to eat at Nagaworld's Korean Grill. Since we also love Korean food we went with her.

The set menu will not disappoint you. A bibimbap or a bulgogi set will only cost you $7.00.

Affordable and at the same time very delicious. And if our friend Mel, who works there joins us, then we only pay $3.50. That's because we can ride on Mel's employee benefit of 50% off on food and beverage. LOL!

Here we are after the lunch...busog na! Hahaha!!!

Grabe, this is no joke anymore. I need to buy any of the safe diet pills available. Look at my round face and body! Grrrrrr....

Exciting day

I've got a feeling that today is gonna be a good day. Wooohoooo!

I am so excited. Today is the FUN Fair I previously blogged. I was supposed to wake up at 6:30am but I woke at 5:00am. Hahahaha!!! Talk about overexcitement!

I heard that there are more stalls this year and pretty much everything is covered. We are selling handcrafted accessories. Others will sell used books, vintage clothes, massage oil, souvenirs and other knick knacks.

It's gonna be a pretty awesome day. There will be lots of games. There will be live entertainment for kids like clowns, etc. There's music and a concert of sorts.

And of course we are hoping to sell a lot of our stuff. And if not, the experience of joining this event is already an accomplishment for newbies like us.

So Phnom Penh peeps, see you all there at the Fun Fair!

Fun Fair in PP

My friends and I are joining a fair this coming Saturday, 24th of April here in Phnom Penh. It's our first time ever to join and to say that we are excited is an understatement. LOL!

The venue is at Mith Samlanh Center, Street 13. Hope to see a lot of Penhites there. And please buy our stuff. Hahaha!!!

Look how busy the girls are. LOL!

As a group, this is what we are selling, handcrafted accessories we ordered from the Philippines.

I will also be selling my handmade jewelries and my friend Z will be selling here crocheted items.

We hope to sell a lot of items but more than anything, it is the experience we are after.

Unwanted

I thought I have lost weight because I have been busy than ever. But when I stepped on my weighing scale this morning, horrors!!!

I have gained 1.5kg. How could this happen? Arrrrrgg.

I have been moving around a lot these past weeks. There's an hour of exercise every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There's 75 minutes of yoga every Tuesday and Thursday. And then there's an hour of tennis game every Saturday.

And I have been eating the same amount of rice, half a cup every meal. Where did I go wrong?

I am really frustrated. And at times like these, I think of choosing from the safe diet pills I've read sometime ago. A quick fix.

But is it what I want?

Naaahh. I really want to be healthy, fit and strong. Just like my yoga teacher. If only.......sigh.

I guess I should cut back on my snacks. Speaking of which, I have been having snacks everyday twice a day. Oh no! I guess that is the culprit.

From now on, no more blueberry muffins and frappes until I lose at least 2kgs. And I should make eating blueberry muffins a treat not an everyday thing.

Every minute

Since coming back from a short and mini trip in Siem Reap, I have this dark circles around my eyes. No, I am not blaming the trip coz it was a wonderful short get away. I am just saying that I maybe I have not been sleeping well since then.

Lately, my days are full. And by the time it's bed time I am fully exhausted. The ironic thing is that I couldn't sleep right away. My mind is still on overdrive. And even when I am sleeping, I still dream about the things that I need to do. LOL!

I think it only means one thing. I need another vacation...soon. Hahaha!!!!

Seriously though, my life couldn't be any fuller than now. But I love every minute of it. And I am grateful every minute as well.

I think more good and beautiful things are still in store for me. I believe that.

Who's hot!

When I was in Siem Reap, I totally forgot to switch on to Star World for the American Idol episodes. Thank goodness for replays!

Have you watched last week's episode? If not, I urge you to. Lee Dewyze is getting better and hotter!!!

If it's my choice, AI can end right now and declare Lee a winner. LOL!

Sorry if I am gushing too much but I can't help it. I am infatuated. LOL! LOL! LOL!

Bought a scarf in Siem Reap

Just came back from Siem Reap. SR was fun but hot and sticky.

Part of my itinerary was shopping of course. LOL! And I was told that the best place to shop was the old market and at Alley West Street.

I went to Alley West Street and found this shop called Poetry.

Everything on it spells fun, quirky and unique. These bags were a riot!

I found a very cute and interesting shirt and wanted to buy it but it was beyond my budget. So I bought a scarf instead. LOL!

I love this little quaint street called Alley West. The outdoor furnitures on each and every shop are lovely.

If you visit Siem Reap, this place is one of the must stop.

My favorite pants

Two weeks ago, my friend and I went shopping for our yoga outfit. We went to Russian Market and I found a very nice and comfy yoga pants.

In fact I love it too much that I have been using it as part of my casual wear. LOL!

It's looks like this minus the fold-over.

I wish I have this body. LOL!

Now I want to have another pair but I couldn't find another one. I want to wear it to my upcoming travel to Siem Reap. I want to pair it with a white tank top and a sneaker. I want to look like a backpacker. Hahahaha!!!

I am off to buy some groceries and an oximeter. Maybe I should check out Central Market too. I might just get lucky.

Beautiful hands are working hands

My weekend was sooo busy I hardly felt it. But it's not bad. I spent my weekend making necklaces. My thumb and my forefinger are little sore but I don't mind much. I finished four necklaces in two day's time!

Here's one:

To see the other necklaces and the prices, check out my accessory blog. And please keep on checking because I will be posting some more as soon as I finished taking proper photos.

As usual I have posted the photos of my necklaces on my facebook account. People have been kind in complimenting my designs. It really warms my heart.

I have sold two necklaces but if only I can sell all of them , then there's no need for me to find a job. LOL!

Projects all gone

I was reading some of my previous posts particularly year 2008 in this blog early this morning. I realize I can be funny sometimes. LOL!

I had all sorts of "projects" during that year. There was the "lose weight" project, "losyang no more" project and the "imaginary savings" project.

Ask me what had happened to those projects?

Nothing! LOL! Well, I still keep up with the lose weight and losyang no more projects up to now. But they are half hearted.

When I have a travel coming up, I try to exercise and plan my outfit. So I wouldn't look like a big elephant in the pictures. In the world of FB, you gotta be sexy and fasyon all the time.

My imaginary savings project is gone. It was such a good project. But I guess it doesn't apply that much here.

Hmmmm...I wonder what projects should I start here in Cambodia?

Maybe a "real savings" project will do. LOL!

Half the price

After our two consecutive trip to Bangkok last February and March, I promised not to go shopping for at least six months. I have reached my shopping quota already.

The little items I bought at different markets here do not count. They did not break my wallet and it feels like I was just buying coffee or muffins. Really. It's that cheap.

Last Tuesday, my friends and I went to mbt shoes..este VNC. LOL! It's a Malaysia shoe brand that's available here in PP. They were on sale.

I wasn't planning on buying anything. But when I saw this sandals:

I couldn't resist it. It seemed to be calling my name. LOL!

It was 50% off and the original price wasn't bad either - $29. So I broke my promise and bought this sandals for only $14.40.

I wore it today and I love it. Soft and very comfy. I think it will become my new favorite sandals. I could pair it with a lot of clothes in my closet. Woohoo!!!

I promise no more purchases for the next 5 months. LOL!

Midweek random posts

I have been doing Kundalini Yoga for a couple of months now. I have never hurt myself but yesterday after the class my hamstrings felt sore. And it hurt a little to move. It's nothing serious but it was a bit annoying. I must have stretched my hamstring too far. But today I feel better.

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My second order from Fire Mountain Gem is on it's way here. I should have ordered earlier. But I was really onto making beads I forgot to order my next supplies. Now I have no more beads to work on. And I am getting crazy just thinking about my designs. LOL!

I hope FedEx won't have any problems with the customs again. And if they do, I hope they can sort it out themselves.

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I am planning on cutting my salt intake. I think it's the reason I haven't lost weight since last week. Salt, if I remember correctly retains water. And diet aside, I have heard stories about what too much salt can do to our bodies - kidney problems and arthritis (?). Cutting on salt intake might even prevent you from getting any rheumatoid arthritis treatments in the future.

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Khmer New Year is next week. That means there's a long holiday in the horizon. And I have already made plans. We're not going out of the country but we're going somewhere near and "magical" or so some books say.

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I'll be meeting friends later to make paperbags and of course there will be coffee. Happy midweek everyone!

New Toy

Someone must be very very nice because she has been really blessed. Last Saturday night, she received a gift. A new Canon G11 camera.

She loves it! She now has two lovely Canon camera. She wonders what to do with it all? LOL!

My new Canon camera is love. It has most of the functions of a SLR camera without the bulk. I can put it in my bags (I have big bags anyway) and it's not heavy to carry.

I wanted to learn how to use hubby's Nikon D60 but I was discouraged because it is heavy and bulky. Now I have no more excuses not to learn.

Thank you so much to my donor. Rest assured that this camera will be well-loved and cared.