Getting fat already...

I've only been to 3 gym classes this week - 1 step, 1 BC and 1 BB. VERY bad. I can feel my waistline expanding and some excess bulging out from my jeans. BP would definitely have to be scheduled in. At one point I was doing 3 BP/ week consistently and even Hobbes commented that I looked slimmer (not that slim but slimmer lah). So I guess for me it has to be mainly BP and some cardio.

I went to BB today at LM because I want to company MC on Saturday at gym. She is of the opinion that she's not ready for the hardcore classes as yet, plus her tooth ache/ gum problem is not helping her case. So BB it is. (See, so I missed my usual Saturday BP. Anyways, it's instructor training and Hobbes was not teaching)

It's my bad habit of not motivated to join classes which instructors are not known to me. Today, however, I joined a class with this instructor for the first time, and I like her! I personally thinks she's very good, clear instructions no mistakes. Pleasant and confident. Above all, she was able to do all the post and I like the way she speaks - no funny accent, well spoken, not so high pitch and very clear.

BB to me is no sweat, literally. Or rather not much sweat, the sun salutation part could still be very "warming". I still prefer step class, or BP which gives me better result. But I like MC's company and I like the idea of us spending more time together. So hopefully she's able to "level up" and we could perhaps select a few more gym classes to join together. And, we are "reinstating" our Sunday squash session.

I realize when we grow up/ grow older our expectations and requirements change. Selection criteria for one (towards our "type" of guys) changes very significantly. I guess the very typical criteria we set last time (when we were young) will be, tall, good looking, well to do, 5 years older then us, has own house/ car, no tattoo, no ear piercing etc etc...

Like many of you said, and I too feel, criterion are not something we can and should hang onto so much. Sometimes, there is perhaps no such thing as the "type" of guy we like. When it comes to choosing (if we get to choose) a lifetime partner (or any partner) the more important concern is perhaps whether we "click".

By the way, this is not the best way to get to talk to a gal at the gym, so guys, please DON'T do this...

Outside studio waiting for class to commence.

Guy: Are you ___ing this class?
TTB: (heard "joining" this class) yeah...
Guy: blah blah blah
TTB: (Smile)
(meanwhile, got an elbow from MC)
Guy: Are you the instructor for this class?
TTB: (controlled very much not to drop her jaw) No........ She (indicating gal in studio, on stage) is the instructor.

If I ever come across an "instructor" who looks like me, my comment will be - why so flabby?

Lighting McQueen Birthday Cake

There was a request from my best gal friend earlier the week for her younger son turning 2 year old. Not a figure 2 cake, but a chocolate cake with the cartoon character from Cars. The only name which popped into my mind was McQueen. And true enough.

At first I was planning to piped the figure. Had the cartoon character images searched and so on. Only later I realize that I couldn't actually piped out McQueen with my butter icing because the red colour will never turn out since I'm mixing red colour with white, it's going to be light pink and very dark pink. But not red.

So, changed of plans. Told MC if I could get Lighting McQueen toy car, then my job will be easier. I could just decorate the cake and make it look like a race course, then place the toy car on. Done!

So we were on search of McQueen at the departmental store. Couldn't find McQueen at first and we were almost going to get Martey (am I spelling this correctly?). Finally, MC found a Lego set and so this birthday cake...

We could do with a bigger cake

McQueen on the cake

Some rocks on the "road side"

The set comes with all these parts

You need these type of cake box if you are making "tall" cake like this.

Yay!!!

Have a good weekend everyone!!! And thanks to ladyN for the good idea ;)

The pictures looks different from my usual right? :( not my camera.

Tall, taller...

Haiyo...

I was story-ing about my step class and how thrilled I was being able to managed the full advance turn and all you picked up was my short by-the-way type of sentence at the end of my blog last night. Sounds like "guys" is a good topic for the blog. Haha...

Okay, here goes...

I lately realize that there's this guy that is so very likable. Character wise, a gentleman, well spoken, well mannered, patient, generous, considerate, kind, has the "correct" sense of humour (the type who will laugh WITH you and not AT you), doesn't drink, smoke or swear.

In terms of background, older than me, well educated, tech savvy, know Chinese, has own house, has car, impressive job title, stable income (one that is enough to pay for all my meals at least), workout regularly... sounds ok so far?

Looks... not drop dead gorgeous but can pass for be quite charming, not one with the best hair style but has the potential to have one, very well dress (most of the time - and not too much into brands), no V-shape body but quite fit, nice voice (eh, this is not under looks hor).

Yes, I know, I'm leaving out some important details here right?

Okay, NOT married, NO steady girlfriend, NOT "happy" (you know what I mean when I say "happy" right?)

Good news right? Haha...

It's just me... he has little habits which might irritate me. Okay, no one is perfect and habits can be gotten rid of.

But... I'm not sure if I will feel somehow uneasy and uncomfortable - because I'm taller then him - IF I'm going out with him. (and you know what I mean when I say "going out" right?)

Anyways, he's so very likable right? Haha...

Full Turn

I didn't go gym on Monday...

I used to not miss any class when I first joined the gym. Could be because I was really desperate to lose some weights, or FI's classes were really so addictive. Carebear wasn't teaching on Monday, and I was assured that the replacement instructor would be a good one that I made up my mind (then) to join the class. But, come Monday, worked slightly late and no Carebear, BC didn't give me enough pull factor to go to gym.

So, on Tuesday, I'd no choice but to stay firm with my gym plan since I had missed a day of workout but not missed any a chance to feast earlier the day. Besides, step classes are addictive. Glad I didn't miss going to gym, managed to catch up briefly with MB and a super fit mum. To the compliment on my nice hairstyle, it is the same hairstyle, just my hair dresser getting better and better, so much more attention to details now a days. I've been with the same hair dresser for about 6 years, I guess he really knows me well.

I was so sleepy and was worry death that I would be day dreaming in class, but it was okay. Had to really concentrate and held on to my mind to focus on the moves. If anyone pass by, they would see a very grumpy looking TTB jumping around the board. Haha... The class was so satisfying, not only because of the great workout, but I had managed to learn the full turn for around-the-world. Having said that, as the name of the post has suggested, my head was spinning and was seeing stars after going around. But all worth it, you really will feel great having manage the moves and steps. Heee...

I'm really sleepy, should go to bed, wanted to talk about a guy actually. Maybe tomorrow... nite nite darlings.

Double Chocolate Almond Cookies

I made another batch of the cookies...

Everything was the same with the last batch except I had rolled them into balls before I baked them.

So I got some less flattened and rounder looking cookies. The last time when MC baked them, she spooned the cookie mix onto the baking sheet. It was, I'd to say, a quicker way. But if I want a thicker looking cookie, I had to form them into balls before baking. And always refrigerate the cookie mix first, otherwise the cookies will come out from the oven looking like though they were melted (most of the cookie mix lah). Also, wear a plastic glove to facilitate the rolling - so the cookie mix won't be sticking on your fingers, and also more hygienic. :)

Took me a long time to chop up all the almonds though!!!

A Special Cupcake Message

The lady has a special message for her best friend...