Narcissist

Remember my post about a blue dress for Christmas? Well, here it is!

Thank God, I did not gain weight prior to wearing this dress. As you can see it's a little bit tight. If I gained weight, I wouldn't be able to wear this. LOL!

I wore this to Christmas Brunch and to my friend's party. This photo was taken at my friend's place.

I know I am being a narcissist but I kinda like this dress and how it makes me look. Hahaha!!! Forgive me. I haven't worn this kind of dress for a long time. LOL!

My friend said, I looked like I'm still single. Ahem! I could probably pass for a yuppie with one of those Datawarehouse Designer Jobs, don't you think?

One can dream. Hahaha!!!

Hope you guys have a fabulous Christmas. Here's hoping we all have a great new year. Cheers to more love, more kindness and more blessings.

Of Christmas Cards

Have you seen this from Yahoo?

It's Fergie and Josh's Christmas card. I find it adorable and cute! Don't you?

Our family's Christmas portrait which serves as our Christmas card also will only come after Christmas as we only take our photos on Christmas Eve.

I was thinking of a theme and I was considering the three of being equestrians and wearing horse riding helmets.

But I am not sure my boys are up to it. LOL!

I told my husband we'll just wear jeans and shirts for the picture. He thought it is a good idea.

Let's see how it turns out.

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Merry Christmas my dear friends. Hope we all have a wonderful time celebrating the season with our family and loved ones.

Berries overload

It couldn't get more festive than this. Look at this Sharis Berries delights! I want them on my table on Christmas Eve! Maybe every weekend too? LOL!

I wouldn't mind receiving this as a gift. No siree. I would love it!

This can be a perfect center piece, right?

This one too!

I know my son would love them. But since I can't find these in our local stores, I will try my best to duplicate this. Good luck to me!

And if I can't duplicate this, I will just buy a ready made cake as replacement. Hahaha!!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!!!

Blue for Christmas

I was shopping for Christmas dress last week and fell in love with this Mango Dress.

I bought the one in blue. It's a tight-fitting dress and I hope I could still fit on it on Christmas day. LOL!

I love this dress but I am not sure if it loves me back. I also have a little problem here. It's getting colder here in Phnom Penh and if I wear this on its own, I will definitely feel cold.

Ahhh! What to do? I guess I should bring a scarf, a light jacket?

Now that entails more shopping which I am not happy about. LOL! Seriously.

Saturday 9: I will survive

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: I Will Survive

1. What in the 2011 has proved to you that you are a survivor?
++ 2011 has been so good for me, for my family.

2. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone?
++ Yup! Usually waiting for the hubby...

3. Are you REALLY ready for the holidays?
++ Just some minor details to attend to, other than that, I am ready!

4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid?
++ I don't remember.

5. What niche network do you watch the most?
++ I don't watch TV that much.

6. Have you ever seen the ocean?
++ Plenty of times, thank you.

7. Have you ever been hospitalized?
++ Yup but not in recent years. Thank God!

8. What do you think of the US Republican candidates for president?
++ Haven't been following that news. I am way far from your side of the world.

9. Could you imagine life without a computer?
++ I could. But to live without a computer? That's a different story. LOL!

Saturday 9: Drift Away

I am returning to Saturday 9. I have been really busy and I couldn't commit to visiting the entries so I stayed away for a while. But now I am back! Still late. But I am back.


Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme! Saturday 9: Drift Away (RIP Dobie Gray)

1. Who or what bores you enough to mentally drift away?
++ The news. It's same old, same old.

2. How many members of your family not living with you do you see on during the holidays?
++ If you mean, immediate family, none. Thank God the three of us live together.

3. When spending time with family, how long after you arrive do you begin to feel "antsy" about being there too long?
++ I don't feel "antsy" when I am with my family. I love being with them!

4. Does your family more generally get along at a holiday gathering or are there generally arguments?
++ The last time I was with my family (siblings + dad) was 2 holiday seasons ago. And we did get along really well. It's a bummer we don't get to spend the holidays together every year.

5. Are you ever embarrassed by your family around friends?
++ Nope!

6. Of the celebrities that died in 2011, who will you miss the most?
++ Hmmm...I can't even name one celebrity who passed away this year.

7. When you watch a movie in a movie theater, do you like the theater filled to capacity, halfway full, or nearly empty? Does your answer change depending on the type of movie you're seeing or do you feel the same way regardless of the movie or genre?
++ It actually doesn't matter - full or empty, as long as I got good company.

8. What’s one really cool/useful/nice thing you purchased for yourself this year?
++ iPad2 and iPhone4! No doubt. I love both but when it comes to being useful, iPhone4 wins over iPad2.

9. Are you in the holiday spirit yet?
++ Oh yeah!!!

Cannot get enough of this

Please meet my newest obsession here in Phnom Penh: Sweetened yam with coconut.

It's absolutely delish but I only eat this in moderation. But my! If I can eat this every meal everyday this week, I would be in food heaven! LOL!

This is actually a cassava (at least that's what I know). But they call it "yam" here.

The coconut compliments the flavor of the yam and the sweetness is just right. It's my snack every afternoon since last week. I always pair it with green tea. Yum!

I should go back to eating fruits for snacks but my taste buds are drawn to this delicious sinful thing. Hahaha!!!

I buy it from our local grocery here for only fifty cents. Cheap, right? But oh so heavenly!

What's your favorite snacks?

Multi tasking my way to a healthy me

I am a multi-tasker. I think I have been born that way. LOL!

And you know what, I have never really fully appreciated that fact until it's become useful to my weight loss.

When I tackle the ironing, I try to do squats. While cooking, I make bending exercises. While watching TV, I try to do 100 crunches.

I know it's just little things but I think they are crucial to helping me tone my muscles.

I don't mean to brag (but I really do, LOL!), but my shoulders and tummy are now firm. They're not model types but they're not flabby either.

Last week my weight dipped to 56.6kgs. My friend said I looked like a walking skeleton. I know it was exaggerated but I saw her point.

Anyway, over the weekend I did indulge - too many junk food and a buffet. It was really a wrong choice but it was a test to myself. I gained almost 1kg over two days.

So last Monday, I worked harder and pushed myself harder during my exercise routine. Here's what I did. Please take note, there's no rest in between.

100 fast paced skipping rope
50 crunches
50 fast paced skipping rope
squats (hold it for 50 counts)
50 fast paced skipping rope
50 counts of bicycle
50 fast paced skipping rope
10 push ups
50 fast paced skipping rope
downward dog position (hold it for 50 counts)
50 fast paced skipping rope
25 bench dip
50 fast paced skipping rope
plank exercise (hold it for 50 counts)
50 fast paced skipping rope
20 dumb bell curl
50 fast paced skipping rope
butterfly pose (hold it for 50 counts)

Usually this lasts about 30 minutes. If it's less than thirty minutes, I add more or I repeat some.

They say athletes are not made in the gym. So I say, healthy and lean bodies aren't made in the gym too. You can do it in the comforts of your own home.

I wanna be like her

Have you seen Charlize Theron's latest photo at omg.com?

She looks hot and gorgeous. I want to be like her. LOL! This is the photo I am talking about.

What do you think?

According to omg "No wonder Charlize Theron hasn't been single in 17 years! The star of the upcoming flick "Young Adult" rocked the red carpet at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in a black-and-white 1920s-inspired Gucci creation, and wisely swept back her hair in a headband, which allowed her to showcase her best accessory -- her gorgeous face. Charlize completed the sexy look with a gold necklace, gold sandals, and a hot Alexander McQueen clutch."

I loved everything she's wearing but I do wonder if she wore diamond necklaces instead of the gold she's wearing, will it make a difference?

Well, I am just wondering. I am no stylist anyway.