I don't look that bad wat...

I received the best-est compliment this morning from a fellow office mate, who obviously never seen me without my jacket, til today. She asked why I look so slim (she said slim....not thin), issit I didn't eat rice, how I stay so slim, etc etc. When I responded her questions, I ended with the usual 'I want to gain weight la' defensive reply....and she gasped in horror. Then she said..why want to gain weight, you look nice already la. Wah, I tell you...make my day la. I wish people would say THAT to me every morning.

That was like the 4th person who ever told me this....the other three being Alison and Jaclyn, whom I met up recently for hi-tea and Mr. Yoga. For someone who has been told numerous times in past years that I am stick thin, these compliments are so refreshing and so unexpected....ehem! I guess all those times spent in Body Pump didn't go to waste. Anyway, to me, I'm still thin. No complaints ya......although I do (yes, I really do) need to lose those spare tyres....sigh! Which reminds me.....FCI did say I have big thighs....*cry cry*

Ok, nvm...tomorrow is a new day and a new chapter in my life. *feels so old :-( *

Tomorrow, coincidentally, marks my 2nd year as a gym member (....and to think that I initially signed up for 3 mths only..hehehe). It is also the day FF IOI officially started its operation....And it's a public holiday. So....really, what more can I ask for, rite?

Beers tonite!

Just babbling...

Now that all rantings are over, life is peaceful in the office again. Maybe the rooster works, no? See, according to fengshui, having a rooster helps to combat any office politicking, etc etc. I'm not one to fully believe in FS but no harm trying, rite? So, I printed out an image of a rooster and pasted it on my cubicle wall.....ok, so I'm cheapskate too....but then again, where the hell am I supposed to buy a rooster anyway, rite?

My rooster friend, which is also one of my allies, together with the Dragon & Monkey.

I trimmed my hair and had my manicure done last Saturday. My hair grew an inch so I cut an inch. I didn't think anybody would noticed (hair is still short) but one office mate did ask me yesterday. And FPI commented as well, after Pump class last nite. BTW, she was wearing a bandana yesterday, which had me thinking how come I never thought of using one. My long banks was always kinda getting in the way during class, which prompted me to trim it slightly shorter this time. Hmm...come to think of it...I have no idea how to tie a bandana. Absolutely clueless..

Speaking of manicure, the shop that I went to on Saturday was, IMO, very customer unfriendly. All communication was mostly thru hand gestures and body signals. No smiles, no small talks. Very uncomfortable. This is a case of 1st and last visit to this place.

1st quarter of 2008 is ending soon. I'm hating how time really flies. Why is the world moving at such a fast pace? What is the big hurry? Sigh...

Tummy abuse

Note to self: Never drink cold carbonated drinks immediately after a class. I repeat...Never Never Never.

The consequences of doing that? Excruciating intermittent stomach pain. One that is equivalent to labour pain...haha...based on what I heard from pregnant office mates la....not that I've been through labour....ahaks.

What was I thinking right? Sheesh.....should have known better. Poor stomach.

On a side note, went to Subway again last nite. I was in too much pain to walk far elsewhere for dinner. Besides, my stomach definitely wouldn't agree with mamak food. The meal was not enjoyable, not the food's fault but my tummy. This was probably the shortest meal I had with Adrienne....we normally spent hours chit chatting after we ate. The drive back was extremely painful to say the least. After a hot bath and a good oil massage + a good nite's sleep, all is well again this morning though.

Reminder to self: Stay away from the juice bar at the gym.

On another note, it's Friday today. I had thoughts of going for a manicure later in the evening but hmm...maybe I'll postpone that to the weekend. Had thoughts of visiting the hair salon too. Just a trim. After all the mood swings in the office since last week, I think I shall reward my body with some TLC. Facial appt next week....ahaks.