My HOTPANTS

I received my Hotpants on 21 March which I ordered on the 5th. Can't wait to use it to see whether it really works as they claimed. The next day was Gym for Ladies day... perfect! My first day with Hotpants!.... Walked as usual. After 20 mins, checked out whether I swaet a lot. And yes I did! My lower part was soaked in Hotpants which then I changed to my jeans. When I was reached home, the jeans crease at back of the knee was wet. Wow! I totally amazed! It really make you sweat!

I still wear Hotpants to work and exercise. However, I don't sweat like I did when I wear it the 1st time. Maybe because I soak the pants in Clorox(just tiny bit) thus affect the FIR?... I don't know. Thinking of getting another one (Flares) but before that, i need to figure out how to care for the pants.

Flares costs GBP59.99 (RM364) but I can get from Groupon at RM199. I have credit card debt crisis at the moment so I will have to wait until I can afford to purchase one.

Home Improvement 2nd phase

My cousin just renovated her house. She gave us an old cupboard she doesn't want anymore (she installed floor to ceiling wardrobe). I took the cupboard thinking to replace my old DIY kids cupboard which has already fallen apart. Unfortunately we couldn't get the cupboard upstairs as the cupboard is heavy and big. It ended up in the study room but it is way too big and make the space looks small.

Now, I have started to daydream about our next home improvement project and have agreed with husband to have it done 5 years from now (2016) so we can start saving. Among plans included:

wallpaper for wall at the stairs
wardrobe for both kids room
aircond for both rooms
space for laundry (washing machine, small sink & board, drying area)
sliding door for smaller room
new sofa sets

2011 shopping bargains

From Vincci. I think it was about RM30 each

The one I've been wearing a lot. To work or anywhere...

My bargain still in the carry bag.... Tadahhh!

From JPO. I think total was about RM150. Not bad eh...

I like the simple yet stylish designs of ESPRIT. It's my official casual handbag now.

I think this was about RM30. I bought 2, for my mum too.

The lining inside the purse. Fit for 8 cards

The purse is nearly as big as my UCB denim handbag.

This was from Rengit Parade. RM15 for a Charles & Keith. Can you believe it!

 

I love this one so much. Can't stop taking picture of me wearing it.

Can't remember where this was.

Another Charles & Keith. Will leave this a the office for 'emergency' use.

 So these are me initiating myself to care for my image and appearance. I'll take picture of everything that i buy. From this collection, you can see I was into brown. And yes, I agree. Shopping can be a therapy when you get what you really like and not bothering the price!

Stealing a minute to update

When was the last time I updated the blog? Seems like ages ago! A lot to tell but just couldn't find the time. Weight management, financial status, hopes & dreams.... I'm feeling rather okay at the moment. Tomorrow I'm off for a massage at Pullman. Work looks manageable. Looking forward for the challenge. Weight is slowly reducing. Dreaming of getting my dream luxury bag (negotiating with husband to get it as birthday gift ;-0). Planning to start my handbag collection once my debt is settled (that means next year!)....I've forgiven my friends who not knowingly have hurt my feelings.

Thank you Allah for this feeling. Only you can grant such calmness.....

Safely landed in KLIA

Today is Friday, 4th day after my trip to Vietnam. Did you know my flight on Sunday was cancelled due to typhoon in Vietnam? When I heard the news at the hotel when I wanted to check out, it was a mixed feeling. Puzzled then changed to anxious then changed to excited then I smiled. What was going in my head:
Is this true? Oh no! I have to take emergency leave on Monday... then
Oh No! Typhoon?! Will it hit Ho Chi Minh? Am I safe here?
Vietnam is used with typhoon so I don't need to worry. Wow! Extra day in Vietnam! Shopping some more!... but no money left... I can always borrow!
I smiled because I really think this was what Allah SWT has in store for me to encourage me to hang on to His words by continuing what I believe I should do to seek his blessing. Thank you Allah!
In the end, the four of us actually enjoyed the extra stay with excellent complimentary hotel (Blue Diamond Hotel) from MAS and extra leisure time after landed in KLIA.
I'll upload pictures later... I really enjoyed the trip...

Biggest Loser 2012

I've registered for 'The Biggest Loser' program (not the TV program!) at my office. Good! I'm currently making effort to lose some weight targeting 65kg by September 2012. I haven't done any analysis yet on the progress but Alhamdulillah, I'm still going strong and faithfully go the gym twice a week and burn about 120 calories each session. I know it doesn't sound much but I am happy to see myself making 1/2 of my lunch hour useful to my advantage.
So the challenge of the 'Biggest Loser' is simple. Lose some weight in 2 weeks starting 21 March. The final weigh in will be on 6th April. Hokay, what's my plan?
1st, I take this as a support to my total 2012 weight management which I started since November 2011. My program is to lose 10 kg in 11 months. That is 0.9kg in a month. At the moment, the progress is rather slow.
2ndly, I won't starve myself just to win. I will do this the right way just to experiment and jive up my overall program. I'll get 4 boxes of Nestle Fitness cereals and one of the main reason why I registered. One box of Fitness cereal costs about RM11 so apart from saving RM44, I'll get to lose weight which I'm currently doing. So the program is not an additional burden.
 
3rd, planning to eat 'fat burning food' such as orange, grapefruit, kiwi, broccoli for 2 weeks to test whether it's true. If it's true, i'll lose weight and if it's not it is only for 2 weeks.

4th, I will attend 3 Mayfair session within the 2 weeks program. What justify this are I've already paid for the package and i'll lose if i don't go, and to burn the extra pounds I will gain during my holiday in Vietnam.
5th, I plan to lose more than 4 kilos doing exactly as above. If the program works, I'll be 70kg by early April. Wow!.... Wish me luck!

Vietnam in 8 days

Have I told you that finally I will be out of this country for a short vacation? Yes!!! And I just can't wait! And this is possible thanks to my colleagues. Original plan was to aim for UK in 2013 but imagine the money we need to fork out (at least RM10k ok!)

I've been wanting to fly eversince I was back from UK in 2004. I don't mind if it is just for domestic flights, as long as I can be on a plane. I like the 'posh' feeling when travelling by plane. Apart from that, I really want to know how it feels like to travel with my kids. And to witness their excitement being on a plane. It should be interesting and a handful. Unfortunately, the time has never arrived for me and my kids due to budget constraint. What can I do....
2nd option would be to travel with colleagues. Female colleagues and suitable destination for such travel companion would be to travel to shopping paradise such as Bandung, Korea etc. Vietnam known for cheap cloths where many exclusive baju kurung/tudung shops buy their stock. I just can't wait! At times I feel guilt leaving the kids BUT.... if I don't do this, I'll never get to experience it. We have to go all out for things that matter to us, right... regardless the obstacle... I like to travel so this trip is justified, right? I also want to get new baju kurung/clothes this year so I really think shopping in Vietnam help to lift the guilt of buying expensive clothes, right???

Benh Thanh market: Shopping destination

You see, even I need to convince myself that it is OK for me to leave the kids. I just have to be on this trip, sayang....