I mentioned VPL and my BIL actually know what it stands for!!!
Geezzz...
The other day there were some email discussions with Shen, OrangeMaple and KG. When Shen mentioned VPL, I had to actually ask what it stands for. I was the only one among the gals who didn't know, and I was told that it is a MUST know term. Ohh... okay.
MC was shopping for some lingerie today accompanied by BIL and me. I told them I want to actually revamp my pajama series and I showed them what I will do later (when I have the budget, they are really expensive for that amount of fabric). I then said, my ideal guy would be one who doesn't mind shopping for lingerie with me (perhaps I'm wrong, I had a general opinion that most guys are a bit shy when it comes to being inside the lingerie department). For us ladies, we choose our lingerie mainly for comfort, practicality and "effectiveness". So ideally, the guy should be there then to give his opinion on visual appeal and erm... ease of removal (Hey, it wasn't me who had came up with this...) otherwise, BIL suggested an "operating manual" to be given to the person concerned. Ha-ha-very-funny. But nevertheless, it's quite logic.
I didn't know, however, guys are also into things like VPL. Maybe VPL will only concern those guys who wear trousers that will result in a visible panty line? Or are they concerned about the ladies' VPL? Perhaps that's why although many people say things like "who's going to look at it" when it comes to undergarment, but still many would rather wear briefs that has got "Calvin Klein" on it just in case it shows. And I have no idea what is a "Y-front" or... ermm... I can't even remember. But yes, BIL you can perhaps give me a "briefing" some time. Or perhaps MFG can actually do that.
I'm always into experimenting recipes. It's not very hard having volunteers as "guinea pigs", but I actually need, ideally, people who can inspire me besides tasting. A guy who likes whatever I bake (unbiased) would definitely be a very ideal guy for me. Something that is baked with passion will always taste better and different, and normally to have this passion, there must be a target person during baking. My baking is always skewed towards the liking of my favorite people.
Was telling KG (and MC before that) that at this recent incident, I've been my most patient and reasonable self. Haha... people who know me, including these two gals here of course, would be most amused. I told KG that my ideal guy would perhaps not be one who can actually tolerate my tantrums but someone who can miraculously make me forget my tantrums (leave alone provoking me) and bring out the best in me. A guy who is the most good looking in the world might not be perfect. But a guy who makes me the most beautiful, radiant and cheerful whenever he's around, would be ideal.
A guy who allows me to be the most original and most comfortable me, would be the most ideal guy...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
The post is lacking something sweet. Was not in the right mood to post up the baking stuff last week.
Uncle was not feeling well last week and he had problem biting his food. So my auntie had requested for this pudding mainly to indulge my uncle. They had always like this pudding, very rich and definitely something you will think of when you are looking for a sweet indulgence. It's best eaten with vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce. I'll normally make a white chocolate vanilla sauce but I didn't make the sauce with this because I made the pudding at 10pm at night and was really sleepy by the time I took the pudding out from the oven.
Good thing was, my cousin bro could just come pick it right when it's baked since they are now staying down the street. The unfortunate incident was I burnt my arm in the oven. There is still a very visible burn mark on my arm. :(
Pudding made of croissants, loads of raisins and a white chocolate custard sauce.
Is there always a choice?
I think I am also having some "frequency problem" (as I quote sis) with mum lately. But what can I do if I cannot tune her frequency to suit my hearing? She must be the one who love me most in this world with the most sacrifice. I should really tune my hearing and make sure I don't have a problem with her. I shall try...
I was told lately that certain information was not shared with me because the person does not want to worry me. But yes, the piece of information had got to me, and no, the person doesn't know that I knew. Is it a good idea? - Keeping it as a secret just because you do not want to worry other people? Put it the other way, would you want information to be kept from you so that you won't worry? Or you would rather know, share the worries and be prepared? What would your choice be?
I remember when my ex-boss (from previous work place) resigned, I was really surprised, close to shocked, when he announced that in the section meeting. Geezz... he could have told me earlier, no? He told me later that he had wanted to, gave me hints way before the announcement but he just didn't tell me because I was going away for a trip - and he didn't want me to worry. I also remember "warning" my few close work mates way before I tendered my previous resignation because I really care about their feelings and didn't want them to be caught off-guard when the day came. Wouldn't you do the same if you were me?
This week was not my typical week with usual routine and feelings, so my mind is a bit wild.
Went to swimming today. Since I didn't do so well in my workout this week (only went to gym on Monday) so spent more than one hour in the pool, and my back had a clear outline of my swim suit. I must get a sun block lotion. Sigh... but what happened was, I was eating like a pig after that. Tsk! I could have just refrained myself from all those junk food! Very fattening stuff. One of those things I will regret when I made a bad choice.
Perhaps doing a pump class tomorrow is not a bad choice?
I was told lately that certain information was not shared with me because the person does not want to worry me. But yes, the piece of information had got to me, and no, the person doesn't know that I knew. Is it a good idea? - Keeping it as a secret just because you do not want to worry other people? Put it the other way, would you want information to be kept from you so that you won't worry? Or you would rather know, share the worries and be prepared? What would your choice be?
I remember when my ex-boss (from previous work place) resigned, I was really surprised, close to shocked, when he announced that in the section meeting. Geezz... he could have told me earlier, no? He told me later that he had wanted to, gave me hints way before the announcement but he just didn't tell me because I was going away for a trip - and he didn't want me to worry. I also remember "warning" my few close work mates way before I tendered my previous resignation because I really care about their feelings and didn't want them to be caught off-guard when the day came. Wouldn't you do the same if you were me?
This week was not my typical week with usual routine and feelings, so my mind is a bit wild.
Went to swimming today. Since I didn't do so well in my workout this week (only went to gym on Monday) so spent more than one hour in the pool, and my back had a clear outline of my swim suit. I must get a sun block lotion. Sigh... but what happened was, I was eating like a pig after that. Tsk! I could have just refrained myself from all those junk food! Very fattening stuff. One of those things I will regret when I made a bad choice.
Perhaps doing a pump class tomorrow is not a bad choice?
Friday, June 27, 2008
Mental Blog
I've got this habit of composing my blog mentally whenever I come across interesting topics. I've been doing loads the last few days, just that those mental posts did not make it to the actual one. :p
After the heavy weights training for the heart, the heart was put under a soothing session of retail therapy and then it was being poured out during dinner with OrangeMaple. The original plan was for the owner of the heart to slot in a short session of cardio workout before dinner, but there was a slight delayed. Whoopss...
Wednesday was supposed to be off day from gym. But of course replacement gym can always be done, but there was dinner with my Counselor so no workout again. Meanwhile, weights piling up again through heavy duty food intake.
Last night, I was all prepared for pump with good sweating out and maximum weights. Sigh... I was working until 10.30pm. I don't mind working late occasionally but if only it was worth the long hours. What happened was my new colleague (who is my junior reporting to me) had to present to big boss and I strongly felt that it was something that was a little unreasonable to ask of her at her level. However, I do not deny that it is a good opportunity for her to both learn and prove herself. I took it positively nonetheless and had tried my best to encourage, support and make sure that she was also positive and excited about the challenge. It was a fruitful night, and this gal has really good attitute! Although the presentation slides were not quite completed, never mind, we thought we could still work a bit after dinner and shower at home. Managed to speak to MFG while driving home - don't forget the tennis session as promised!
Okay, to cut this story short, we work really hard last night and she was under so much pressure today waiting for her time to present - big boss couldn't slot her in at a firm time, and I was on leave today leaving her all alone to face her challenge. To show my support, I had stayed in front of my laptop the whole of this morning, at home, on my off day, to go through the slides and feed her more information. As a consequence, I was rather late (later than I had planned) to lunch.
About the lunch... It was great catching up with ex-colleagues and we were quite pleased with ourselves for being able to delivery a little surprise to the birthday gal - KG and I were the surprise guests. Haha... After lunch was coffee at Dome with KG, updates of my romance aka Korean series.
Meanwhile, checked with my colleague how she did with her presentation - she said still waiting. Poor gal. By the time I drove out KLCC for home, she text me to say it won't be today. Geeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
I should have gone to gym last night, my colleague could have worked on the slides during "official" working hours today and do without the pressure of waiting all day. So tired, better make sure this doesn't happen again!!! Some challenges are rather stupid.
Meanwhile, heart is fine now and I'm sure heart will do well.
Thanks for staying tuned. I hope there are more to write about my Korean series...
After the heavy weights training for the heart, the heart was put under a soothing session of retail therapy and then it was being poured out during dinner with OrangeMaple. The original plan was for the owner of the heart to slot in a short session of cardio workout before dinner, but there was a slight delayed. Whoopss...
Wednesday was supposed to be off day from gym. But of course replacement gym can always be done, but there was dinner with my Counselor so no workout again. Meanwhile, weights piling up again through heavy duty food intake.
Last night, I was all prepared for pump with good sweating out and maximum weights. Sigh... I was working until 10.30pm. I don't mind working late occasionally but if only it was worth the long hours. What happened was my new colleague (who is my junior reporting to me) had to present to big boss and I strongly felt that it was something that was a little unreasonable to ask of her at her level. However, I do not deny that it is a good opportunity for her to both learn and prove herself. I took it positively nonetheless and had tried my best to encourage, support and make sure that she was also positive and excited about the challenge. It was a fruitful night, and this gal has really good attitute! Although the presentation slides were not quite completed, never mind, we thought we could still work a bit after dinner and shower at home. Managed to speak to MFG while driving home - don't forget the tennis session as promised!
Okay, to cut this story short, we work really hard last night and she was under so much pressure today waiting for her time to present - big boss couldn't slot her in at a firm time, and I was on leave today leaving her all alone to face her challenge. To show my support, I had stayed in front of my laptop the whole of this morning, at home, on my off day, to go through the slides and feed her more information. As a consequence, I was rather late (later than I had planned) to lunch.
About the lunch... It was great catching up with ex-colleagues and we were quite pleased with ourselves for being able to delivery a little surprise to the birthday gal - KG and I were the surprise guests. Haha... After lunch was coffee at Dome with KG, updates of my romance aka Korean series.
Meanwhile, checked with my colleague how she did with her presentation - she said still waiting. Poor gal. By the time I drove out KLCC for home, she text me to say it won't be today. Geeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
I should have gone to gym last night, my colleague could have worked on the slides during "official" working hours today and do without the pressure of waiting all day. So tired, better make sure this doesn't happen again!!! Some challenges are rather stupid.
Meanwhile, heart is fine now and I'm sure heart will do well.
Thanks for staying tuned. I hope there are more to write about my Korean series...
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
其实幸福可以很简单
我发觉幸福其实是一种可以选择的感觉。
很多时候我们把幸福的定义写的太过复杂，把幸福的标准定的太过高。当现实与梦想的距离相差得太过大的时候，心情当然会跟着转灰啦。
我想，要有阳光般的心情首先要把事情简单化，把顾虑放下，知足的享受现在的每一刻。
有你缴付午餐，买水果和那五分钟特别的陪伴，那不就已经很幸福了吗？
很多时候我们把幸福的定义写的太过复杂，把幸福的标准定的太过高。当现实与梦想的距离相差得太过大的时候，心情当然会跟着转灰啦。
我想，要有阳光般的心情首先要把事情简单化，把顾虑放下，知足的享受现在的每一刻。
有你缴付午餐，买水果和那五分钟特别的陪伴，那不就已经很幸福了吗？
Monday, June 23, 2008
Heart Extreme Overweight
Heart had been fed with unbelievable information that it became so heavy. Just when I thought that my story has gone over the roller coaster ride and finally coming to a rather cheerful journey, the train track had been bombed today by another news and the train is plunging.
Forgot to grab a snack before gym today and I was feeling rather weak in class. Still, I thought it would be really effective for weight lost if I just get a smoothies or fruit juice after gym class. I was pretty determined, moreover, I wasn't in a mood of food cravings.
Shoulder was tired and just when I thought it had recovered, I discovered the pain during the first few punches in combat. Knee also felt jabs of pain ocassionally - I must have been on too much high heels, plus some rather incorrect standing pose at gym.
(I think Shen is about to skip a few paragraphs, if not the entire story, of this so very long post...)
Today was new release both combat and pump were with more than one instructor team teaching. I was really feeling the overweight mixed with lack of energy in the class till I'm sure my movements were even softer than one doing ballet. With the heart busy sinking, I could only vaguely feel that this new release is more fun. Maybe I can direct you to a review by someone with a clear mind, unlike a clouded one like mine.
I could feel the weight pressing down on me during warm up of pump. The overhead presses were giving considerable amount of pain. Thanks for cheering me Carebear! (by the way I hate the warm up track due to to many biceps curls! Bottom halves some more!!)
Chest track - reduced 1kg from the usual weight of my bar in order to reduce pressure to the shoulder and chest, but I found that the weights were still piling up onto the heart. Since I didn't had enough weights on the bar for chest, back track was 7.5kgs. By the time it reached the 2nd set of clean and press during the final part of the track, the pain was really overwhelming. It was so painful during triceps dips that tears were welling up. Thanks Herny for cheering me!
I actually felt like crying during shoulder track. How can I ever imagine that such pain is possible. Anyways, skipped the conditioning track. Really didn't think I could do any pose which involved the shoulder.
The baker needed to be "indulged" after suffering all the pains... a sandwich for the stomach; Salonpas for my shoulder; new flat shoes to protect my knees, perhaps?
As for the heart - more painful and challenging endurance trainings and I'm sure it will be strong enough to deal with any pain. I hope tonight's training, with all the heavy weights it carried, was sufficient for the heart to grow stronger.
Forgot to grab a snack before gym today and I was feeling rather weak in class. Still, I thought it would be really effective for weight lost if I just get a smoothies or fruit juice after gym class. I was pretty determined, moreover, I wasn't in a mood of food cravings.
Shoulder was tired and just when I thought it had recovered, I discovered the pain during the first few punches in combat. Knee also felt jabs of pain ocassionally - I must have been on too much high heels, plus some rather incorrect standing pose at gym.
(I think Shen is about to skip a few paragraphs, if not the entire story, of this so very long post...)
Today was new release both combat and pump were with more than one instructor team teaching. I was really feeling the overweight mixed with lack of energy in the class till I'm sure my movements were even softer than one doing ballet. With the heart busy sinking, I could only vaguely feel that this new release is more fun. Maybe I can direct you to a review by someone with a clear mind, unlike a clouded one like mine.
I could feel the weight pressing down on me during warm up of pump. The overhead presses were giving considerable amount of pain. Thanks for cheering me Carebear! (by the way I hate the warm up track due to to many biceps curls! Bottom halves some more!!)
Chest track - reduced 1kg from the usual weight of my bar in order to reduce pressure to the shoulder and chest, but I found that the weights were still piling up onto the heart. Since I didn't had enough weights on the bar for chest, back track was 7.5kgs. By the time it reached the 2nd set of clean and press during the final part of the track, the pain was really overwhelming. It was so painful during triceps dips that tears were welling up. Thanks Herny for cheering me!
I actually felt like crying during shoulder track. How can I ever imagine that such pain is possible. Anyways, skipped the conditioning track. Really didn't think I could do any pose which involved the shoulder.
The baker needed to be "indulged" after suffering all the pains... a sandwich for the stomach; Salonpas for my shoulder; new flat shoes to protect my knees, perhaps?
As for the heart - more painful and challenging endurance trainings and I'm sure it will be strong enough to deal with any pain. I hope tonight's training, with all the heavy weights it carried, was sufficient for the heart to grow stronger.
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