Playing tourist

Here I am in KL, playing a tourist when I have actually lived here for almost two years.

I have been away for almost two years too and KL has so many changes yet I still feel at home here.

I have been walking around Bukit Bintang the whole day yesterday with my family. So many memories creeping up.

I passed by Nikko Hotel yesterday and remembered our first Easter Egg Hunt there with my then 18 month old EJ. They definitely have the best easter basket gift ideas I have seen.

I had lunch at Tony Romas and the succulent and tender ribs were still the same from my memory.

Dinner was at Jalan Alor with Malaysian food. I so miss the food here.

Today, we will be going to Berjaya Times Square - the place we called home during our entire stay here. For sure, memories will come flooding in.

And later on tonight, we will be meeting our friends here.

It's going to be a busy day and a fun day, for sure!

Sleepless

I haven't slept well last night because of stomach pain. I did not see it coming. I mean, I slept around 10pm with nary a sign or symptoms of anything painful.

I woke up at 12 mindnight for the call of nature. I reached for my iPhone to check for new messages. Nothing. So I logged in to Twitter and read other people's thoughts.

When I got bored, I turned off my phone and slid through the sheets when suddenly I felt a mild stomach pain.

I thought it would go away so I just closed my eyes.

Before I could doze off, the pain grew stronger. It was razor sharp pain. Honest.

So I went down to get a medicine. Before I could even take the medicine, I blanked out. But I was still conscious. I crawled the steps up because I was scared I will pass out with no one knowing. When I reached the room, I woke up hubby.

I still have mild stomach pain right now. It's tolerable. I don't know if it's a simple diarrhea only. I hope it is. I went to the toilet three times already. I took diatabs and immodium and it didn't work.

I haven't experienced this before. Totally new to me. I was only able to sleep in the morning for less than two hours. And then I couldn't sleep anymore.

Sigh. I have to pack for our KL trip tomorrow but I have no energy. Will just cram tomorrow morning I guess.

Saturday mess

Before heading home after lunch today, we also drop by Filmart, a Filipino store here in Phnom Penh.

And everytime I'm there, my resolve not to buy a chichiria (junk food) just vanishes into thin air.

I bought dried mango, which I consumed while still in the car! I bought besuto (prawn crackling), goldilocks polvoron and Mr. Chips.

Everything I bought are no-no's for my diet. Arrrg!!!

How come I cannot resist these food? I have such a low EQ when it comes to food. Totally my weakness. Sigh.

I will just exercise or probably pop in two diet pills. Shhhhhh....

One minute I think I am winning this battle against the flab but the with just one trip to a Filipino store, all my hard work goes to the bin.

Ahhh....live a little? Whatever. At least I am happy. Hahaha!!!

Good Saturday afternoon to you all.

Golfers and gadgets

We just came back from lunch outside and a side trip to Sorya Mall. It's become a weekly routine for us to go to Sorya and check out the new DVDs and Wii games.

This week, we bought 6 DVDs, 4 for hubby, 2 for my son and 1 for me. Then hubby bought 2 Wii games.

I didn't check what he bought. He just said he bought a car race game and a golf game.

Speaking of golf, I didn't know that there's a gps golf available. It looks like this:

Seriously. It has a preloaded maps of US and Canada golf courses. Wow! I'd think golfing will pretty much be easier now.

So many toys and gadgets out there. I am amazed with this new technologies. Soon, everything will just be press and go.

Hmmm..will it happen?

I want 009

Never mind if I am late again. As long as I do this meme weekly, I should be fine. In real life, I don't procrastinate. Whatever needs to be done, I do it right away.

But when it comes to blogging, I always forget things. I can't say I procrastinate because I believe it's being forgetful. Hahaha!!!

Anyway, for this week's meme, my focus is losing weight and being able to fit into nice clothes.

So here's my short list.

1. First off, an alli reviews. Maybe I will be convinced to try pills for once.

2. This Zara ensemble. Got this picture from their facebook account. I love the color combination here. And I love boyfriend type of pants. This is actually my way of dressing up. I can only wish I am exactly as thin as the model below though. LOL!

Don't you love the pink and green combo? I love it!

3. A fun filled travel to KL this Thursday. Can't wait!

Puzzled

I weighed myself today. The weighing scale read 66.1kg. You might say ewwww. But to me that's an accomplishment. I am 5'5 and 1/2" and that weight is within the ideal weight range. But still it's on the heavy side.

I am still working on making it 62kgs or 60kgs if I could. It's hard work but I know I will get there. Fingers crossed. LOL!

I am puzzled though. When I look at the mirror I look like I weigh about 70kgs. Seriously. I don't know if my weighing scale is broken or if it is lying. Hahahaha!!!

I have pictures to show. I look so puffy and bloated. I have a rounder belly than usual. Believe it or not, I don't have a big belly even if I am fat. Yes, seriously. But lately my belly's more pronounced than ever. Could it be??? Hahaha...Nah, I don't think so.

Maybe I should start again on my how to lose belly fat exercises. Planks are great for me. I should do that again.

Or maybe I just look bloated because I have my period? Hmmm...maybe.

Movie afternoon

Yesterday was a holiday here in Cambodia. Eventhough I don't have a regular job, I always feel happy whenever there's a holiday. I feel like I am entitled to a holiday too. Hahahaha!!!

After our picnic yesterday, I was in the mood for some light and fun movie. We still haven't finished our batch of DVDs we bought two weeks ago. And I chose Life as we know it with Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel on it.

In my opinion, the movie is a little too long for that kind of movie. Really. I mean, I know all about dark circles under eyes treatment during the time your kid is still not sleeping through the night, the vomits, the first steps, etc, etc.....

Redeeming factor is that the main characters are easy on the eyes. Hahaha!

I did not expect much and I was not disappointed. Movie is perfect for a lazy afternoon with nothing much to do but munch on a caramel coated popcorn.

Time

Time flies so fast when you're busy. It's Wednesday again, midweek!

I am trying to finish as many jewelries as I can with the time I have. I don't have much time to begin with and I don't want to take away my time with my family. Plus I have blogging responsibilities. Oh time! How do I manage thee?

I am thinking, I should have a time table. Morning is for my blogging responsibilities and afternoon for my jewelries and evening for my family.

But how do I fit in time with my friends, errand time, grocery time and most especially my "me" time?

Hey I am not complaining. I am thankful and grateful for all these blessings. I thank God for all the wonderful things happening for me now.

I am organized. But I have to be extra organized. It's the only way, everything will work smoothly.

I will bloghop later. Happy Wednesday all!

Friday once again

Usually I am like a happy kid by Friday morning. But not today. I feel tired and I just want to be left alone.

I have a dinner date tonight with hubby. Our usual Friday night dinner. But I am not in the mood for that. Quite unusual.

But hey, a girl is allowed to be moody and lazy from time to time.

I needed to check out speaker stands this morning but I was too tired to take a bath a get dressed. LOL!

My son hasn't been able to walk for a few days and I took care of him. I guess it's only now that I feel the exhaustion.

Plus, I am on a no carb no sugar diet again. Gahhhh!!!

Why can't life be simple.

I was biking around our neighborhood yesterday and I saw lots of mango trees with fruits. How I wish I could just pick one and bring home. A thought lingered, Why don't I just go back to the province and plant fruit bearing trees?

I would love that. It's just not the right time, I guess.

But someday. Someday...

I hate you migraine

I knew that migraine was going to visit me yesterday. I was outside playing with my son and it was so hot. One of the times that migraines visit is when it is very hot.

When I felt it was coming, I went inside the house and turned on the aircon. I thought migraine would leave me alone.

But no, it came knocking on my door and I had no choice but to open it. Grrrr...

I thought to myself, I would just sleep it off. So I slept early. I woke up at 12mn to pee and migraine is still with me. I thought I could still make it go away. But no!!! I woke up at 4am with a very painful throbbing near my right eye. I thought my eye would explode from pain!

I went to get my pain reliever (which is usually useless) and went back to sleep. Woke up at 7am, but the migraine is still there. Arrrrrgggg.

This is the second time that my migraine didn't go away after one night. Usually I just sleep it off.

Now I am worried it's getting worse. I should really consult a doctor. Maybe they have something stronger I could take. Ibuprofen, mefenamic and advil don't work with me anymore.

Anyway, I tried to sleep again for an hour and when I woke up, there was only the lingering pain. Thank God!

I have so many things to do today so I am thankful I am okay now.

First thing I did was to pay my BDO credit card bill. Gotta be responsible, y'know.

Next I am going to do beading and probably exercise a bit later. A yoga, probably so I won't put a strain on my muscles.

Happy Thursday you guys! Now I remember, I need to write my I want meme today too. See you later!

Test 123

Waiting for hubby in a coffee shop.
Am bored.
I decided to try blogging from iPhone.
Not so bad.
I think I will get used to this...Nah!
It's still easier with a keyboard.

Okay...hubby still in a meeting.
Will not wait for him.
Going home now.
Ciao!

I want 008

Always late for my own meme. Hahahaha!!!

This week, I want a Cubist Appetizer Serving Set.

I'd use it to serve small pica-pica during small parties. I have been looking for one here actually. I have seen some and even bought one. But they're the "will do" kind only.

Picture from thisnext.com

I already knew that

I know I keep on talking about weight and weight loss here. And it may appear that I have no life other than trying to lose a couple of pounds. Guess what, sometimes it feels like that too. LOL!

Seriously, it's not like that. I have a busy life and losing weight is just a part of it.

My life doesn't consist of chromium supplement, exercises, what food to eat, etc. Although as I have said, it may appear like that.

I may not have mastered the art of losing weight, but I know the basics. Get moving and eat less.

It's always on my mind but when I am in front of the food. I always forget what I already knew a long time ago. Hahahaha!!!

But I promise myself, it's going to be different this year. Promise!

Bicycle

I was about to watch The Tourist by Angelina Jolie and Johny Depp when a friend dropped by the house. I couldn't possibly go on watching, so I turned off the TV and entertained the visitor.

That was the only free time I have and possibly the only time I could watch the movie this week. Oh well, at least the visitor was funny and entertaining.

We went outside the house and talked some more. We agreed we'll buy a bicycle together.

Why bicycle?

Well, hubby has been bugging me to buy one. And I realized, I also want one. Hahaha!!!

So we're going to buy a cheap second hand bike, if we can find one. Unlike cars, we don't need insurance, hence no visit to cheapestautoinsurance.net for now. Then again, we'll never know when we need an extra one right.

I will be out with my family today. And later, I will go with my friend to check out some second hand bikes at O'Russey.

Come to think of it, I am getting excited about owning a bike. A second hand bike, that is. LOL!

Happy Sunday, guys!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

It's year of the metal Rabbit. Have you checked what's in store for you this year?

Of course, I did check mine. Hahaha!!! That's the second thing I did this morning, after I checked area rugs.

So if you're a Horse like me, sad to say, this year is not so favorable for us. But well, we gotta do what we gotta do. I refuse to get down by the prediction. Instead, I will work harder this year. Luck comes to those who work hard, I believe.

Anyway, here's the overview for Horse people. Read on:

Horse Overview

If 2010 was a wild ride, you might be in for another roller coaster in the Year of the Metal Rabbit. Challenging years can often strengthen our character and refine our talents -- like a coal's transformation to becoming a diamond. This year will be a little under 50% favorable for you. You might get nauseous with all the ups and downs. Luckily, your sign is one of the most resilient and strong in the zodiac. Ride the tide when it's high, and wade through when it's shallow. Try to borrow some flexibility, sensitivity, and creativity from the Rabbit. Allow yourself and your life to be molded by the forces that be.

Horse Rating
44% (4 favorable, 1 neutral and 7 unfavorable months)

Horse Career
Are you feeling like a workhorse yet? If you're burning the midnight oil, make sure you're taking plenty of breaks to avoid exhaustion. This year might require some more stick-to-it than normal. Do you feel like you're not getting the recognition you deserve? Under the Rabbit's influence, you might need to just buckle down and bite your tongue. Even if you can't see it yet, you're building something important. One of your greatest challenges as a Horse is probably sticking around even when you're bored. If you can learn the lesson of patience and quiet diligence, you might be surprised at how good it feels to reap what you sow.

Horse Relationships
You're a Horse. You can't be tied down. You have to run free to your heart's content. But, is this need for freedom affecting your relationships? The Rabbit favors close companionship and attentive partnerships. This year might challenge you to finally make a commitment, or cut ties if you're not willing. If you need a partner who can keep your pace, find an energetic Tiger to play with. Or, is it possible you can learn to compromise a bit of your freedom for the ones you love? I'd hate to see you risk losing something great because your independence gets in the way. Don't give up who you are, but think about meeting your mate in the middle this year.

Horse Health
The Rabbit's influence might bring your mood down a bit. While you yearn to gallop at lightening speed, this year's animal is a bit of a burrower. Be cautious about falling into bouts of depression if things don't go your way. Take advantage of sunny days to stay active outdoors. Pop Vitamin C like it's candy. Hit the gym on your lunch break and make sure you're eating your fruits and veggies. If you fall into a rut, it might just mean you need some rest. Make a conscious effort to relax and do nothing at least once a week. Those hooves will need some rest.

Horse Wealth
Try to curb your impulsive tendencies this year. While you will have some favorable months where money may be flowing, financial challenges could pop up quickly. It would probably be better to focus on long-term goals. What sacrifices can you make now that might help your cash flow next year? Could you take on an internship to learn a new skill? Can you stick out a low-paying job to boost your resume? Make financial decisions during your favorable months, but stay conservative during the unfavorable ones. Some Triple Metal days this year -- where the element of the year, month, and day all match -- could bring some money-making opportunities. Be alert.

Okay, so I will not buy any designer bag this year. That's fine. I can wait until next year. And yes, I will be alert for opportunities. Thank you very much!