2008 Flashback, 2009 Here I Come

In 2008, I ...

• finally took up the mandarin lessons I have been planning to take for so long :)


• learnt to live intuitively and in a more care free way


• lived to the way I wanted rather than trying too hard to conform to other's expectations


• explored many new restaurants and food :)


• bought loads of new clothes & skin care & haircare products to pamper myself


• went for a haircut by Korean hairstylist

In 2009, I will

• attend a meditation retreat


• attend a project management and planning course


• improve my workout schedule & be more flexibile to the class & instructors available


• pamper and treat myself better


• include more nurtritious food / drinks into my intake


• continue being a free spirit! *muaks*

Proverb of the Day

Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thornbush has roses.-- German Proverb

Shopping Spree

Burned a HUGE hole in my purse....

Total Items purhased this year end of 2009...

• Haircut by Min @ Shunji Matsuo
• Hair Mask
• Hair Serum
• Dense Bristled Comb
• 1 medium weight facial moisturiser
• 1 light weight oil free facial moisturiser
• 1 facial moisturise with sunblock
• 1 gentle facial cleanser
• 1 deep facial cleanser
• 1 lipbalm
• 1 mascara (dont know why i bought this - i dont even use it once a year)
• 1 silver blue eye liner (also dont know why i bought this - i dont even use eye liner :S)
• Eyeshadow applicator sponge
• 1 foundation
• 1 casual bag
• 2 office wear blouses
• 2 trenchcoat styled tops
• 1 dinner dress
• 1 office wear dress
• 1 3/4 length brown pants
• 2 casual wear ballet flats shoes -1 open toe, 1 closed toe
• 1 3/4 jeans pants
• 1 knee length black pants
• Renewed facial package

........ so broke that i have to restrain myself from going shopping again today although it is my offday...... :P

Bankrupt-ed

Just bought close to Rm200 worth of hair care products... Bankrupted.

Painted

Yesterday night after dinner, there was no nice programs on the TV.

Decided to paint my nails instead

I used my newly bought coral coloured nail polish.

It looked slightly wierd after I was done - since I am used to pinkish colours more.

Fortunately when I looked at it again this morning, I quite like it.

On a different note, I feel really frazzled lately - endless working non stop for the entire week including Sat and Sun - whole day conducting training and also user testing - has taken its toll on me. When I look into the mirror, I look as FRAZZLED as I feel.

The severity level is like this - from tired --> very tired --> lethargic --> slightly frazzled ---> overwhelmed --> now = FRAZZLED....

I just feel that I wish I can just sleep non stop for 12 hours to compensate back my lack of sleep and rest.....OMGGGGGGG

Eeewww

Yucky lunch @ canteen.
Had lunch at canteen today as I have to work full day on a Saturday and sadly tomorrow, Sunday again.
It was a gross lunch to say the least - fried noodles, curry chicken and fried egg, washed down with milk tea...Eeww.

Will eat brunch tomorrow at home before I come to work and bring along some light snacks - fruits, to snack on in the afternoon.

Of all days....

Of all days - this morning I went to work with freshly washed hair in the morning(I usually wash it at night). As a result, my hair looks really dry and frizzy like grass (refer to pic)

And of all days, today I met up with some new friends for lunch.... haha OMG....

Next time I should not be lazy and just put in some Aquafix in my hair before I go to work.

Just that I didnt want to 'pollute' my freshly washed hair with any styling products = a decision which proved to be unwise.

Everytime I look into the mirror today - i see a tired and sleep deprived person with super puffy hair. Ick.

A day of indulgence - I did it!!!! Haircut@ Shunji Matsuo by Min

Yesterday, I finally did what I have been thinking of doing for so long.
Went for haircut at Shunji Matsuo by its international director - Min.
He was so likeable even at the first sight. And he was very pleasant and honest with the haircuts that he thinks is suitable for me.

He explained to me that my hair is currently damaged (due to the bad rebonding job done at another saloon one month ago) and that is why it is frizzy. (that moment I decided in my head never to go back to my old saloon for rebonding - which causes my hair to look like...rumput)

I also asked him for some insights on suggested future hairstyles. He suggested that I grow my hair longer about 5 more inches and then he will revamp my hairstyle for me.
For the moment, he said that my hair is too short to have a drastic change of hairstyle so he just trimmed it.

At first I was disappointed upon hearing that. But i went ahead and asked for a trim anyway. To my pleasant surprise, after his trim, my hair looks lovely.
The end results is a korean-like hairstyle - with blunt cuts framing my face.
Although it looks quite normal, the hair movement feels lovely for me.
I so love his work!
I will definitely visit him again the next time.

Before the haircut i actually went for a simple hydrating facial treatment, followed by light lunch of Caterpillar roll at Sushi Zanmai. I used to dislike sushi but I really love that particular sushi in Sushi Zanmai. Not sure if the other sushis there or at other shops taste as good?

After the haircut, went to the bookshop to browse for magazines while waiting for Elaine for dinner.
Indulged in nice dinner at Pasta Zanmai with Elaine - I ordered pasta with soft shell crab, and she ordered unagi with eggs pasta. We then shared a dish of teriyaki chicken, followed by dessert (a scoop of green tea, choc and black sesame ice cream each)

YUMMY>>> indulgent day for me....
Ok, talk to you later. Need to shower and get ready for gym - Body attack class.
After which I will come home, continue spring cleaning my wardrobe....