Getting Back in Shape

Short note: My articles are up in CNET Asia website. Have a look here, here, here and here.


Year 2013 has a grudge against me getting back in shape. First there was the fall in December 2012 that tore my ankle's ligament to smithereens.



Put me on wheelchair throughout the next two months till early February where I traveled to Japan with my family over Chinese New Year. Even during has caused my ankle to swell due to too much walking.

Upon returning, I got back on my feet and started going to gym to start on my physio therapy. Started by slow pace walking, when it hurts I'd stop and then continue the next day. I managed to reach 3km on a daily basis within three weeks when I was hit by a terrible rash reaction; presumably against my new detergent, but doctor has verified the rash to be caused by my visit to Japan, further triggered by detergent and numerous other things.



I was forbidden to sweat, go out into the sun, eat seafood/egg/nuts, drink coffee/alcohol and wear tight clothes.

That basically ruled out exercising, which would lead to sweating.

This went on for another 3 months, which depressed me immensely. I knew my stamina was plummeting, so was my metabolism, health and well being.

There is no better way to dim a person's spirit than a series of unfortunate events. I have gained back all the weight I have tried so hard to lose last year and a little bit more. And it's not for not trying, which in all honesty, SUCKS BALL.



So I decided to cut my hair. Gained a new me. And with my rash sorta under control, I made appointment with Fitology to start getting my life back together again.






It was them, afterall, who helped me jump-start the weight lose success I had last year.

Though as of now, instead of visiting religiously 2-3 times every week, I could only manage once a week. Every time I visited, it has taken so much out of me, energy and stamina. I would be out for half a week, usually in pain, after resistance training or cardio my PT put me through. It only proved how unfit I have gotten.




I always made sure I went for the 360' work out, which includes the half an hour PT time, half an hour Infrared Sauna and one hour sports massage; to get most out of my every visit.


The most-look-forward-to moment: smoothie and massage. It's just too blissful after the intense workout and hot sauna. I swear this is the time where I caught a glimpse of heaven.



Since I'm a member, I'm even considering getting a package since mine's finishing of 10+1 sessions at RM700 for members. Which is cheap considering you're paying well over RM100 for PT time in a normal gym.

You can view other packages here for members and non-members.







No make up. No edit. No filter. The natural glow of after massage. *bliss* Yea I have freckles.


Fitology
9, Jalan Riong, Off Jalan Maarof
Bangsar, 59100, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am - 10pm (Mon- Sat)
Tel: 03 22014311
Email: info@fitology.my

Afghan Girl - Sharbat Gula

One of my favorite photographed images of all time is the "Afghan Girl". Shot in December 1984 and appeared on the cover of National Geography June 1985 edition.

It is said that Afghans have the most beautiful eyes in the world. After all, the most enchanting feature in this photograph is the piercing yet haunting eyes that showed fear, innocence, and beauty. 

Her identity was uncovered in 2002 when the original photographer of this image, McCurry, went back to Afghanistan to locate this girl. 

Her name is Sharbat Gula. 

OOTDs with my shortest hair yet

I managed to dig up an old vintage looking dress in my wardrobe and thought I'd give it a go before deciding if I should keep it or donate it away. 

Last you saw me I had trimmed my hair for the second time in 10 days.

This post you will see me in my new even shorter crop, aka my third hair cut in the month. I hope I don't find it addictive, because I think I'm threading on dangerous zone here. 

Day and Night:

Top: Vintage dress from a boutique in Melaka

Bottom: Uniqlo 

Hairband: Sunway Pyramid

(it was too short, thanks to my height, so I had to wear something underneath)

Boots: Aldo, selling this on my blog. Relatively new. 

The same day, same dress
Did a day and night transformation ootds in the same dress. I'm so creative. lol 

Belt: can't remember

Shorts: Taiwan

Casual Wednesday

I think it was a Wednesday. This maxi dress is too long, Note to self to get it trimmed.

Maxi dress: MNG or Mango

Boots: Taiwan

Watch: Fossil

Belt: Massimo Dutti

NEO beach tote: Adidas

Blue Feathre Earrings:  Diva

Casual Dinner Friday

It was one of those lazy TGIF night so I decided not to style my hair.

Top: MNG or Mango

Boots: Taiwan

Miniskirt: Sungei Wang (almost never shop there, everything is so tiny for me)

Try Out

Not an ootd. I was trying out this dress at MNG. Loving the maxi.


Hawaiian Beach

Top: Topshop

Bandeau Bikini: gift from gf

Maxi Skirt: China

Necklace: India

Earrings: Diva

Another Lazy Day

Sometimes I just like to put on random things that looked comfortable and call it a day.

Jacket: Taiwan

Top: Whitesoot

Skirt: H&M

Heels: Forever 21

Black and Lacey

This was another ootd that was done spontaneously. It turned out pretty good. I wasn't even bothered to go out with make-up that evening.

Black Lingerie Shapewear: La Senza (gift)
Shorts: Taiwan
Lace Top: Zara
Heels: Charles and Keith

By the time I put on the lingerie, I decided to adorn a set of earrings and necklace because I've already gone that far.



by Ollie Jewellery

where all their jewelries are made of .925 sterling silver (92.5% pure silver) set with "AAA" grade cubic zirconia stones. And they're really reasonably priced.


This set of "X" earrings are priced at RM85.

the Teardrop Pendant (exclusive of necklace) is RM110

Very lovely set. You can also find their facebook here.

My iPhone 5 Princess Casing has Arrived!

I almost never use the word "princess" to describe any thing I own.

But in this case, I can't find any other word to describe my brand new super girly iPhone casing. Love it!










I know Anna Sui's color is purple but I just so much prefer pink. So pink cover it has to be.
I actually bought the exact same one last year for a cousin's Christmas present but after looking at it for few weeks sitting on my desk before the gift was shipped out, I already decided that I have to get one when I change my phone.

Pearls, pink handbags, crystals, hearts, flowers, perfume and all things girly; what's not to like? <3 p="">

Winner of Moment Watches

And we have a winner! (read contest post here)



By Shaz Mukhtar (if you know a Shaz Mukhtar, it's the younger brother, as I've just found out).

I have received a number of entries and just when I was deciding on a winner, Shaz's entry came in and I thought, yes it's a cliche, but gosh there's nothing more deserving than a tale of a college sweetheart.

Here's his story:

My special moment happened on the 3rd day of Pre-U studies. That Monday morning was just a normal morning like any other morning except that since it's our first chemistry lab session we kinda of went to the lab 30minutes earlier just to give a good impression to the lecturer. But my main point here is, my special moment happened during that 30minute wait. While waiting with my other newfound classmates, I suddenly noticed a girl passing by and stood beside the lab door. I don't know why but I felt a little weird emotionally. That girl her name is Hwee Ching, a teenage girl hailing from Kuala Terengganu. Who knew she'd make a big impact on my life since our first chemistry lab session.

The rest of the story goes on like this. After about 3 weeks or so, we were assigned together for our MPW assignment. We didn't talk much but later on at night, things started to well bloom all of a sudden. From that day onwards, we kept on talking and sms-ing each other. We'd go out for lunch and dinner together along with our other friends ofcourse. 

Then sometime around October which is the 2nd month of college, we started to have late night chats, sms. whatsapp, you name it we've done it. By now, I think we both might have noticed we're flirting with each other. Even some of our friends started to get suspicious especially since I sms her while I'm in class and she's hanging out in her friend's room.

All good things will come to an end. One night in November just before our finals started, our group of friends had a BBQ party and after we were don eating, we played truth or dare. I didn't participate cause I was busy BBQ-ing the last of the remaining food but she did. When it was her turn, she chose truth (based on what I heard from the BBQ pit). One of our friend asked her who has she been sms-ing with from morning till late night. She admitted it was me. Maybe it was because of that or something else that I don't know but we kinda of talked less since that day.

But things were back to normal after our finals. During the semester break, every morning we'll sms each other Good Morning with a smiley and some sweet words same goes at night if you consider 3am night xD hahahaha

Our flirting went on for the next 4 months of our 2nd semester. But at times, we got bolder. At night around 10pm or so we'll try to sneak away from our friends at go for walks around the hostel compounds or go for late night supper. We bumped into another couple(our friend) from time to time during our walks. 

And now, May 2013 is our 3rd and final semester. Throughout the 2 week semester break, I thought about a lot of things, asked around and planned on how to finally confess to her. Spent a few sleepless nights, asking her close frineds if she ever thought or felt the same way. In conclusion, she did.

With that, on the 8th of May 2013. I organised errr you could say quite grand party on the roof of our student centre building. Rose petals were scattered everywhere on the floor, scented candles laid along a path that she'll be taking to walk towards the benches on the roof. Her friends were kind enough to go along with the plan and take her out for dinner while the rest helped to decorate the venue. 

When she returned from dinner, her best friend Emily asked her out for a walk (secretly it was to make her walk towards the student centre rooftop). On the way, I set up 11 guys to give her a single rose stalk (the 12th rose is with me). The moment she opened the door to the rooftop, she was so shocked and surprised to the point that she was stunned and couldn't walk. Her friends has to hold her hand and make her walk along the scented candle pathway. When she reached the end of the pathway, she saw the letter I left for her. (She read the contents outloud since it was an instruction I left). The moment she said the last word, I appeared from behind with the final 12th rose and kneeled down infront of her and infront of all our friends (I was shaking due to nervousness). Finally, confessed to her with these magic words "Hwee Ching, do you think we can be more than just friends? At that moment she was already crying and I heard our friends shouting say YES! Well after waiting for about a few seconds, she said yes 

So yeah, that's the story of the starting of our relationship an interacial relationship to be exact. Something that is very rare in Malaysia but we both don't mind and since that day have talked about certain things so that we don't encounter any problems during our relationship.

Congratulations to Shaz and his new girlfriend on winning this pair of Love Moment Watches.
You deserve it.

Jaden Smith and Will Smith on The Ellen Degeneres Show and "After Earth" Bonus Scene

"I'm not going anywhere..." LOL *tears*

I've Died and Gone to Pomeranian Heaven

Now I want my own dog. 

Pangkor Laut Resort: Pool, Monokini and Sea Villa

Morning in Pangkor Laut Resort.

Had a monkey-attack in front of my villa the day before.

Well, more like 12 of them.

Whole troop. Ate the remaining plate of sandwich I left on the balcony to intentionally attract the hornbill next door.Failed.

They stole the fruits and cigarettes from next door too. I have heard that monkeys can get addicted to smoking.

I decided to spend the whole day at the pool.

Lunch at the restaurant in front of the beach overlooking the sea villa.

Can believe these two dish cost more than RM100. The rendang quesadilla was good.

Then it was time for music and books and cocktail for the rest of the afternoon under the shade looking at the blue water. Something about reading by the pool.

Hornbill by the pool. surreal moment. Only in Pangkor Laut Resort.

Poor hornbills were relentlessly chased by my camera for a good shot. Secretly I think they enjoyed being paparazzi-ed.

Had dinner at Uncle Lim, said to be the nicest restaurant in Pangkor Laut Resort. Honestly I thought it was the only restaurant that's worth dining in. You'd have to call in early to reserve a table through the reception.

beachside dinner means no make up needed

The restaurant is situated on a small stone cliff that offers great views to the sea.

After dinner I asked to visit a friend's sea villa. the bigger unit on the island. Which has a fancy entrance and a massive toilet.

Balcony from the bedroom

Also sports a living room with its own balcony as well. Great for couple on a short getaway.

Massive toilet. Separate toilet and shower room with a big tub on the other side. The four-piece glass in the middle offers a view to the sea below.

If you have to choose a place to stay. I'd suggest this villa. Nothing else. Just opt for the biggest sea villa available.

The following morning, we left Pangkor Laut Resort on the speedboat arranged by the hotel back to mainland.