When One Gets Older

Somehow, time is passing by very quickly this year. Well, that's how I feel.

Everyday is the same mundane one for me.

In a gist:-
Wake up when my girl wakes (normally anytime from 7-8am).
Prepare and eat breakfast together.
Shower D first.
My turn to shower.
Prepare lunch.
Cook lunch.
Have lunch.
Nap time.
Prepare and eat dinner (anywhere from 6-7pm).
Shower D. Then my turn.
TV time till 9pm.
Tuck D to bed.
11pm end of the day for me.
Repeat.

And with each day passing... I know Im getting older... and D is getting bigger. And when D is of my age, I will be a wrinkly old woman. Lol.

This life... seems to be too boring. I wish I can add something inside... something that I won't regret doing.

But you see... as we age, we tend to lose the risk-taking element. It's like we can't afford to get embarrassed for stuff that we do. All of a sudden, you just 'mellow down' in your actions. Example, I don't really want to get on a roller coaster now. But, 13 years ago I would die for such a ride of my life.

真的是越老越怕死。

是你看得起我吗？

You know sometimes I do wonder what kind of a friend I am in others' eyes.

Maybe I have the 富贵相 or I'm giving off a vibe that says I'm rich and I can afford anything I want.

I could have gotten the wrong actual meaning of the incident when it happened... but one just can't help but to feel that way....

Let me start the story.

Friend A and I were not exactly the best of friends... yes, we are friends, but not to the point where we tell each other secrets. We can request help from each other and there's no hard feelings even when we say no. The important thing here is that... we do not keep in contact frequent. We hardly talk.

And then A came and asked me if I wanted to chip in for a mutual friend, B's birthday present. In my mind I rejected on the spot, but I can't help but to say what I felt at that point of time. Why didn't you guys do the same for me for my birthday? Why do I have to cough money up now after all the time we didn't talk? And besides, B and I are drifting apart in our friendship. We simply stop talking for a reason that I hate the most. B kept saying work has been overwhelming but I see B enjoying with others .... so, why not me? I used to be B's best friend. Anyway, that's another story. Yeah, so why ask me now?

No answer was given when I asked why didn't they do the same for my birthday. I already knew that A cannot be bothered with me. I gave up too, I just replied that I wouldn't chip in. I got a fast response saying OK.

Maybe I could have gotten the wrong meaning... maybe they just want to count me in since it has been a long time since we interacted.

But you see, things haven't been rosy... and you really can't help but to think the same way I did in first instance.

And as a matter of fact, I have long prepared B's present when we were in the midst of salvaging our friendship. It is a costly gift. I took much time in choosing it. But now... things aren't the same as before and I feel reluctant to give it to B.I know I sound like I'm a nasty person. But would you in your correct mind give a gift to someone who doesn't treat you the same as before?

I understand everyone has their own clique... and apparently I am not in B's league anymore.

And I really do not like it when people think that I am a ATM. Cos I am not one. And I know I am not close with you guys anymore... so yeah... B, celebrate your special day with people who you love. There's no need to involve ex best friends in the event out of obligation.

Actually typing this entry may also become another issue for these two Friends to fuss in. Anyway, this is my point of view. I do not know how you guys think but this was exactly how I felt. I am just being honest to pen it down.

Daiso Air Con Filters

Last time I wrote about air con filters... and I said 3M filters costs so much whereas the ones from Daiso are just at $2 per pack.

Not all cheap stuff are of good quality. LOL.

The results were not as ideal as I thought it would be.

Top: Used for a month
Bottom : New replacements

Yes, you can see the dust and black particles on the filters.. but the inner rollers are a disaster. They are not as clean as when  I was using the 3M ones. :( I had to use cotton buds this time round when we were cleaning the air con units. Ugh.

I guess the $28 is sort of justified in exchange for the hard work and time you put in cleaning the rollers.

I tried to find if there were cheaper ones on Qoo10, but they don't have them. I saw a similar product but am not sure if it was authentic. Guess I shall have to buy them from major supermarkets. T_T"

Just Another OOTD

This was what I wore to my husband's colleague's baby first month party.

I even braided my hair that day!

and below is my before and after makeup pics. LOL.

Oh yeah, talking about makeup, I realized I am starting to get some fine wrinkles at the top of my forehead. Maybe I should try getting those dermal fillers as soon as I am done with my research. I may try NeuGlow. May.

We'll see how it goes. :)

Navy Bear 2013

Navy Open House this year sold bears at the event! And the sad thing was.... it was totally Sold Out on the second day of its 4 day event. T_T"

Dawn and bear!
很可爱hor? Captain some more!

Am glad that the bear finally came. Hee.

Oh, Happy National Day in advance!

Metro Sale

There was a 20% store-wide discount (on most items) at Metro outlets over the last weekend.

And even though I was on my way to recovery, I did my shopping there! O_O

I was in need of a new wallet but I couldn't find anything from the Sembonia range. I looked through the Carlo Rino collection and my husband pointed out one set to me! Luckily he did so! Else I would have just whizzed by without noticing.



Sweet right? The box is so classy with sweet pink and black ribbon!

Here's my new wallets! Big and small! Awesome! Hubby said I could use the small one when I go grocery shopping. -.-" I don't think I will use it just for supermarket trips.... Haha.

And apart from these, my housekeeper indirectly influenced me to buy a nude pair of wedges. O_O

One for me, one for her. Hers look so small right? Cos she's a size 5! And I'm a gigantic 7 when placed beside hers.

Not bad, not bad. LOL. Anyway, I think these 2 items that I got for myself will only see the daylight next year for CNY.

Do you know that CNY falls on 31 Jan 2014, Friday? Way too fast!!!! Gotta start spring cleaning and all this November!

Alrighty, see ya!

My Favorite Durian Uncle Ah Teck

I have been buying durians from him ever since .... many years ago. LOL. Okay, let me estimate... should be about 5 years?

The previous time the durians I got from him were not that nice and I rang him up to let him know... and yesterday when I visited him, he gave me these....



I'm like so shocked.

Uncle I want to pay you $10 at least leh! But no... he refused! Even 'shoved' me aside. LOL. No no no, you take it because last time the durians not nice, so Uncle now compensate you.

T_T" You tell me lah, where to find such a nice durian seller?

This is the kind of positive business attitude that I admire. The other durian sellers who do door-to-door business gave me the worst kind of impression ever. And another seller even came to my place last 2 days ago! I quickly rejected him and I saw his hand was already on my door bell!!!! NO!!!

Don't you press my door bell when my child is napping. Hate it when people do not read the signs that I put outside my door. Bah.

老娘已经写很清楚不要按门铃，看不懂啊？！

Luckily I managed to stop him in time. Phew.

Like what my husband says, be wary of door to door sales. Not everyone is a good egg.

Anyway, thank you Uncle Ah Teck, 谢谢你那么疼我！哈哈！