Cold water 'swimming' first attempt

So today was the day I jumped into the pool. The water was still not clear enough but it's safe enough for swimmming.

I finished work earlier today. And, after running some errands in the city, I 'flew' back home. I just couldn't wait to have a dip in the pool.

The weather outside was not bad too. It wasn't raining. These past few days were very cold, grey and wet. Hate it!

I put on my new bikini. I asked A to take picture of me in the pool. I hesitated abit before I jumped but nothing could stop me. It's like a 'now or never' moment.

So, off I went

GOSSHHHHHHH!!!!!

The water was colder that I expected. I jumped out of the pool straight away. 

Hmmmm, I'll try it again some other day. But I gonna try it in the morning.

Actually I just read an article that suggests cold water swimming could burn more calories. 

Restless soul

I've been thinking hard about my life lately - the path I've chosen, all those decisions that I made. One of my biggest decisions that I took is taking a career switch. Though I will never regret this, I am, honestly, still not really sure if I've made the best decision. But, the only way to find out is to act on it.

But recently, I've been thinking of one thing that once made me so excited. I keep asking myself if I should do it - to take another risk.

I talked to A about this few days ago. And, you know what his reaction is! What stopping you from doing it???

Yeah, what is stopping me?? I dunno. I think I have too much hesitations in life. I let worries take control over my life.

I wanna give myself a chance. I wanna cast all my worries away and start taking control over my life.

Boots

Winter = cold and rainy days

To keep myself warm and dry, I treat myself with a pair of boots.

I was quite hesitant to wear boots  initially, especially knee-length, as I was afraid they would make my legs look shorter. It's unproven though :)

Btw, forgive me for the messy bed. My morning is very hectic and I don't have time to fold my pijamas and make the bed. 

Beautiful song

Listen to this beatiful song by Jes Hudak!

I've been listening to this song lately. I dunno how you feel it but I feel that this is a type of song that I'd like to listen during a rainy day. And, I just sit silently in front of a window, watching the rain.

Long and winding journey

I was, and still am, never very lucky in term of having smooth and blemish-free skin. 

I hate acne, blackheads, whiteheads and the gang. But they love me soooo much.

I've tried many products from low to high end. And, it never fixed my skin problem.

Until...

I found Marie Veronique Organic (MVO). I've been their loyal customer for almost one year. I use their cleanser, face oil, serum and face screen. And, I can tell that my skin has changed tremendously. It's still far from flawless but it's improving.


Here is my skin journey

Forehead - July 2011

Forehead - April 2012

Left cheek - June 2011

Left cheek - April 2012

Right cheek  - June 2011

Right cheek - April 2012

Now you know why I love MVO so much, don't you??? But recently, I am  bored using the same products and feel that the products just maintain my skin condition at this level.

Long cut story short, I'm interested in Skin Apotheke after reading some good reviews about this product. And, I just received the delivery today.

Blemish and radiance serum

I'm so excited that I couldn't wait for my evening shower to apply these products on my skin. Oh well, I'll be back for the review soon!!

XOXO

Friday night

Yay!! It's Friday. But I still have to work tomorrow morning. Have been baking lot of cupcakes recently.

Tiring but still grateful of getting a job.

Anyway, I went to Brunswick with a friend after work this evening. After went in and out of some cafes, we decided to settle in one cafe. And, we shared a slice of Bailey's cheesecake.

It ain't really fantastic though. Or, maybe it's just not as I expected.

But, I really really had a very good conversation with this new friend. Somehow I feel I can trust and open up to her though we've just met. We talked about life, work, friends (not gossiping though), etc.

And, what lighted me up the most was listening to her sharing about her dream. Really, nothing more excited than knowing someone who has a clear direction.

I think I really miss this kinna quality girl-to-girl-conversation that I used to have with my girlfriends in Singapore.

Ordinary days

Life has been very busy recently.

Working hard.

Sleeping as early as 10pm.

Waking up as early as 5am.

That's my new ordinary days.

Jewels in the sky

It's been a while I had not appreciated the beauty of nature, e.g. a moon and stars. But today, as I was walking down to my house, I couldn't stop looking up to the sky and gazing the moon and stars. The moon was a perfect crescent. The stars were twinkling beautifully.

Too bad my camera couldn't capture the beauty.

Oh well, maybe I'm getting too melodramatic!

Thirst quencher

The weather today was hot and dry that I really tempted to jump into my dirty pool.

Instead, I treated myself with a yummy mango banana smoothie.

Mango banana smoothie

One happy face

Well, since I have my blender back, I often treat myself with healthy and delicious drinks. Here's what I made the other day - mixed berries smoothie.

Mixed berries smoothie

Cute neighbours

It turned out that I have cute samoyed neighbours.They may be noisy sometimes but they are so playful..

And, I just found out accidentaly that my shared fence with the neighbour got a hole that their dogs can slot their muzzles and hands/legs in.

They can be super excited whenever I go to the backyard. One of them immediately slots its muzzle while the other keeps barking as if asking for its turn. Then, the next minute, they start taking turn to show their muzzles.

Too cute! I like to play with them before going out to work. It has some therapeutic effects.