30/6

Early waking today. Had an awfully satisfying breakfast, then was off to MD for a short while mum was about checking her emails! We dropped by HP to get my horrible HP Pavilion laptop looked at. FINALLY (After almost a year)!
Judging by the number of people there at the service centre, I have come to a conclusion! But I shall not make 'defamatory' statements. Haha! Fortunately, my laptop is still under the extended warranty, so it's FOC! Phew! It wouldn't be worth it to pay for the repair. Shall get it back soon (: Then I get my privacy! Can use laptop in my bedroom (((((((:

Went to MOM at Clarke Quay afterwards to enquire about the employment agency licence. Wrong department :/ Had to make a trip down to Kim Seng Road's MOM instead. Unfortunately, it was lunch hour! We had to wait for an hour so we walked to Great World City (just across the road. never knew!) for another Subway lunch! This is my second consecutive day having a Subway lunch :D On the way out, I saw this stall selling lots of Chinese snacks and breads and paos! Couldn't resist my tau sar. Mummy bought one for me. OMG! It was the most awesome tau sar pau I've ever tasted!!!!!!!!! I can't stop raving about it! Apparently, it's from Crystal Jade. Haha. No wonder the pau cost so much la! But it's ok! Worth every penny (:

I am too young to hold the pass. LOL! Must be minimum 21 years old. But I will go for the interview/evaluation. I am sure I will be able to get the green light then (: Will then be holding lots of responsibility in the company. I will give it my best, then move on to my own dreams (: My own clothing line and cafe! (: I can feel it in my bones. It will be a success. I can then retire early and...! HAHA :P

Food journal 30/6
Breakfast:
2 pieces weetbix with oat milk
Cherries and grapes

Lunch:
Subway (oven roasted chicken breast wrap)

Snack:
Dried fruits and nuts

Dinner:
Fist-size serving chicken breast (Aunty Jasmin really outdid herself with this pan-fried recipe!)
Brocolli, carrots and mushrooms!

Indulgence:
1 Tau sar pau
1 chocolate biscuit
1/4 tart :P
Hey, I resisted Mr. Bean pancakes when I got abruptly dumped at Lakeside MRT today hor! AMAZING.


Have been eating loads of cherries lately! Lovely (: They're really good for ya!

A growing body of science reveals tart cherries, enjoyed as either dried, frozen cherries or cherry juice, have among the highest levels of disease-fighting antioxidants, when compared to other fruits. They also contain other important nutrients such as beta carotene (19 times more than blueberries or strawberries) vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate.

Emerging evidence links cherries to many important health benefits – from helping to ease the pain of arthritis and gout, to reducing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Cherries also contain melatonin, which has been found to help regulate the body’s natural sleep patterns, aid with jet lag, prevent memory loss and delay the aging process.

A recent study from the University of Michigan reveals new evidence linking cherries to heart health benefits. The study found that a cherry-enriched diet lowered total weight, body fat (especially the important “belly” fat), inflammation and cholesterol-all risk factors associated with heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, being overweight or obese, in particular when the weight is concentrated in the middle, is a major risk factor for heart disease. As nearly two out of three Americans are overweight, emerging studies like this are important in examining the role diet may play in disease management and prevention.

Managed to workout today (: Feels good to sweat it out!
10 minute jog
4 X 45s sprints
20s/10s squats, 8 sets (wasn't sore enough!)
5 min hula hoop :P (I'm pro at this k?!)
3 sets bicycle crunches, 15 reps
I also sprinted up 6 stories after my run! Heh! :D

While eating dinner after my workout, my maid told me about my new neighbours. Then they walked past the corridor. Nice :/
I don't know what they are staring at lor. *&(#
Can't stand them. And they keep walking past the house half naked. WTF! I DON'T LIKE!

28/6

Today was my first time driving in the morning. I have to say, it's much easier when things are so much more visible! But the heat... I don't quite like it. It only tans my arms from elbow down :/
I am awfully pleased with myself. HAHA! The instructor kept saying "Very good!" and "Can you please do something wrong so I can correct you?!". Zai! :D

Food journal 28/6
Breakfast:
6 cherries
1/2 bowl rolled oats with peanut butter and banana! (rolled oats is soooo much better than the normal instant oats! nice and chewy, full of fibre!)

Lunch:
YTF with lots of chye sim
1 glass oat milk

Snack:
Handful of almonds, raisins

Dinner:
Kung pow chicken breast!
Lots of bayam

Indulgence of the day:
1 tart :/ (there's 5 more waiting for me!)

I've decided to have at least one serving of fruit at breakfast, and limit my consumption of bread (max 3 slices a day!).
I know that I'll start feeling hungry soon, especially after workout. Got milk? Haha. I love those "Got milk?" ads.

Made a short trip to the supermarket. Mmm, no red dragonfruit. So upsetting :/

Today's workout:
5 min jog
Sprints (1 min intervals), total 15 min
Squats, 10 sets of 12
Dance? Haha. I'm sure you can't imagine! :P

My body's really sore now. I have no idea what I did, but my obliques are aching (doesn't happen so often). Inner thigh, shoulders, triceps, quads, chest! Oh gosh... When I left for BBDC this morning, I decided to walk to the MRT station. My mistake. I felt so awkward. Took the bus back. When I went to the PO, I walked again. Mistake. Took the bus back. LOL. Really can't walk normally. Can you imagine me jogging/sprinting?!

Will have to make one too many trips to SMU in the next month! Can't imagine travelling to City Hall everyday :/ The journey feels so long. I will arm myself with my iTouch or a book.
I have 2 confirmed camps as well. The compulsory Freshmen Camp and Bordue (biz camp). Was comtemplating joining SMUX or Sports Camp but... haiya... So many camps already. And if I'm not wrong, my 2 camps are back to back, with only a day break between. Maybe I should opt for an earlier run for the Freshmen camp, but it will eat into my weekend la. I DON'T WANT! :(
I told my mum about the stupid Bash. She said "Don't you dare!". Haha! Siao ah... I will never join this kinda thing. I'm too good for this shit! LOL!
Good news! Mum is getting me a Macbook! So should I get Macbook, Macbook Pro or Macbook Air?! Hmmm...

Home sweet home?

The past few days of shifting items home have been awfully tedious and full of friction. Everyone's pissed at each other, everyone's shouting, screaming. Sometimes for reasons I cannot fathom, but it's got me all moody and grumpy too! Argh! Hopefully, things will tide over soon.

I don't quite like my house! SIGH! I am so sorry, but I just prefer the old look. This one is just way too 'oriental' for my liking. My mum seems to be making up for her lack of 'cheena-ness' by making the whole house look like a Chinese house. Only the toilets, kithen, exercise room and my room are still free from the influence. Thank goodness I won't have to stare at a freaking Chinese painting in my room!
We moved back last night. I hadn't packed my stuff from my grandma's, and Mummy was really rushing me. I finished 'packing up' in under 20 minutes. I literally threw stuff into bags and boxes and left. I hate rushing :/ Especially for things like this. It felt like I was raiding someone's home!
Sorted out my room until 1am. It's nice and organised now! (:
First night sleeping on my new bed... Not too good initially. Took me awhile to get used to how much harder this Dunlop bed is compared to the mattress I've been sleeping on for the last 6 months and my previous bed which I slept on for over 10 years ):

Next, my shower. I know many people will think it's damn cool because I have a rain shower (is this what they call it?) now. But gosh, it takes forever to shower now! I want my old shower back! ):

No internet connection, desktop not set up, laptop spoiled = SIAN!


23/6

Met dear Andrea! Haven't seen her in ages, and man, I missed her company (:
We went to KBox at Cineleisure, and sang our hearts out for 3 whole hours! English songs only, cos obviously, I don't listen to Mandarin songs!
Sang stuff like "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga (for fun only! We sounded sooooo stupid!), "Boyfriend" by Ashlee Simpson (Sang solo! Woo, I really can sing this song damn well! LOL), lots of BSB, Adam Lambert, Jason Mraz etc. I don't know how Andrea could tahan my singing. Haha! So paiseh :/ But fun. It's nice to just drama a little and let loose with songs (:
We had Subway for lunch! Terriyaki chicken (:
Sinned afterwards with green tea and red bean shaved ice. Shiok! (:

My diet has been shitty these few days. Shall not comment on my recent meals :/
Busy = eat anything and everything + bigger quantities + less often + less exercise = GET FAT!
Therefore, busy = GET FAT! Shit! I can't take it! I need to workout damn badly now :/

Will eat well today, I promise myself! Lots of fruits and good, clean protein. Wish me luck!



And sigh! Missing someone AGAIN!

22/6

She said I'm heartless.
What's the point?

I got rid of past memories. It's time to make new ones...

20/6

py: Your dear ivan is flying back now!
mad: haha. my dear ivan?
py: what kind of rxn is that?
mad: endothermic.

When did I get so lame?!?!?!?! Can't stand myself man...

Today, finally made it down to Crossfit.

Warmup (10 min AMRAP):
1 x suicide sprints
15 air squats
1 x walking lunges
15 situps

Flipped a 80kg tyre twice, but so unstandard la. Haha. CMI!
And I can't do the 'scarecrow'. It just feels unnatural! But it's ok. More practice!
Tabata 20sec/10sec for 8 rounds - air squats

Shiok! Love it when my thighs ache like *)#@.


Went prowling for more sporting apparel today. I can't seem to find any shorts which are nice! Will continue on my quest whenever I have the time! (:


Food journal 20/6
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana
1 soyjoy bar (orange and chocolate :P)

Lunch:
Korean BBQ Chicken set
The chicken was good! And I love the kimchi (: Ate half of the portion of rice though. Are we going anti-grain?! I can't live without bread though!
Meiji milk! (SOMEONE forced me to drink this lor)

Dinner:
Rendang chicken (1 breast)
Almond chicken (2 small pieces)
Overcooked chicken curry (1 spoonful only!)
Cabbage from lemak
2 wedges orange

Indulgence ):
2 slices coffee cake
2 slices mango cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow, I will try to squeeze in Insanity. But I highly doubt I will be able to. Finally moving home tomorrow! WOOHOO :D

Ah, it's another good day. I like big time!

18/6-19/6

Food journal 18/6

Breakfast: 2 pieces weetbix with oatmilk and banana






















Lunch: Tofu sambal and an omelette






















Dinner: Steamed seabass, curried cabbage and more tofu! Leftover soup.













































Food journal 19/6

Breakfast: Egg and tuna sandwich, a glass of oatmilk























Lunch: Chicken breast with carrots and potato, more soup! More oatmilk!











































Dinner: Bayam, more chicken breast!

























Indulgence:
2 chocolate biscuits
Lots of Korean desserts! (DAMN)

Probably skimmed milk or some fruits later on! Will get hungry again soon :/
I wish to up my intake of greens and fruits, but I just can't stomach too much food in one seating. Gotta eat smaller and more often. I probably won't get the luxury soon once school starts!

Been resting these 2 days, not much activity. Tomorrow's time for Crossfit. We'll see what becomes of me! :/ But still, looking forward to torturing myself! (:

Tears

Nice, cool, lazy day today indeed! I haven't accomplished a single thing today :/

Went for facial and massage. Total time spent = 3.5 hours.
30 minute of pure, excruciating pain. Argh! Why the %$&* is my skin so bad?!?!?! I blame genes! ): Mary tried her best to extract every single zit/blackhead/whitehead. She kept apologising, probably cos she knows I am in pain! Couldn't control the tears. Some places on the face are especially sensitive, and hurt so damn badly. I swear, this is the worst pain I've felt. Anyway, my face has lots and lots of red spots now. LOTS! I don't even want to step out of the house looking like this. I hope the redness subsides by tomorrow. She even had to give me a soothing ampoule to use for the next 2-3 days to reduce the redness. Gosh... It's really that bad huh ):

Had an hour of full body massage. Next time should ask her to massage harder! Think my body too strong. LOL! Whenever I go for massages, the masseuse always tells me I'm in good health. Apparently they can tell by your feet! Anyway, SHIOK LA. Incredibly good for my sore calves and hamstrings (:

Time to verify some invoices, then might take a nap later on!

http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/06/17/the-hottest-wings-in-town/
Anyone up for the challenge?! Haha! Looks damn pedas la... Scared to try :/
Hottest wings in town! I remember Ken mentioned this during the BM course.







“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.”