Eat all day err' day

Been eating way too much for my own good in the past week hahaha it's not a nice feeling being constantly BLOATED. I would say my appetite is actually quite small and I don't like eating meat ... But anyway it's been a whole week of eating (not that I'm complaining) but my face is evidently ballooning up hahaha shuckssss.

Here's my daily summary for the past week or so:

71/23: GOOD SATURDAY.

72/24: GOOD SUNDAY.

73/25: Roadhouse / Ion / Ippudo / Ben and Jerry's (mega full day)

74/26: OG dinz @ 126 Sims Ave

75/27: Kiseki buffet lunch (I don't do well at buffets HAHAHA lesson learnt ...)

76/28: Antoinette (finally!!)

77/29: Dental / ice skating

78/30: Daily Scoop / MAF @ HC

79/31: Brunch at Roadhouse (again but their patty is so good I swear) / Durian ice cream / Mooncake tasting / tried the new Starbucks fizz drink!!

On Monday we had Roadhouse for lunch with Y. Haven't had it for almost a year and the closest substitute I found was this place called Red Squirrel in Edinburgh, but it's quite unrealistic to travel all the way to Scotland just for a meal. I think their menu changed this time because they didn't have the classic burgers anymore, but you can choose to "build your own burger" (B.Y.O.B.) for only $22 for the weekday lunch set which comes with a starter or a dessert. So we all got the custom burgers which were pretty good, along with this fried potato starter snack (I forgot the name), sticky date pudding with ice cream and brownie with ice cream. 

Sticky date pudding which doesn't look that good but was amazing

Brownie. Still prefer my pudding!

After lunch we went over to Ion and shopped a bit, then met M and C for dinner at Ippudo. I think that was my 3rd or 4th time eating Ippudo this summer but oh well :) Afterwards we went back to Dempsey for dessert. Initially we wanted to try P.S. Cafe but it was too full so we went to B&J's instead and got this merlion(??) waffle cone with 5 scoops.

Tuesday was OG dinz at 126 Sims Avenue. We intended to go to Red Star at first but it didn't open on Tuesdays :( I still prefer Swee Choon over 126! They don't serve liushabao so I literally had nothing to eat haha. Then Wednesday I met S for lunch at Kiseki. Their buffet lunch is from 11.30-3 and we really stayed for the whole duration haha. I gave up on the mains cause the meats were really too filling and it was probably a bad move to start with sushi and the rice rolls. The desserts were okay, I quite like the mochi but they only had 2 flavours which were strawberry and matcha, and the matcha was quite strong. There was also a selection of cakes which were a bit dry for my liking and ice cream so I spent the remaining time fully dedicating myself to the desserts HAHA.

This is round 1 which I gave up pretty shortly after HAHA.

Thursday was Antoinette! I love their pavlova and tea. Tried the Organic Charming Meadows instead of my usual chamomile this time and I think I still prefer chamomile because this one tasted quite ... herbal. The pavlova was amazing. I think the sorbet in the middle is banana/mango sorbet but I don't seem to be able to find it elsewhere.

(The lighting was bad)

On Friday I went for dental and I still don't think I'll be taking my wisdom teeth out so hoping hard that they won't give me any problems haha. Went skating for 3 hours with the sis after that and came back with a terrible headache. I guess it was due to the cold. And yesterday was MAF! Didn't actually mean to stay that long as I thought I'd just drop by but ended up staying all the way until the end. Spent a lot of time in the hall eating mooncakes and we went to visit the CSC teachers too. It was good seeing so many familiar faces again though it was a pity there wasn't much time to properly catch up with everyone. It's quite sad when you think about it sometimes because these are the people you've known for more than 6 years but now everyone's going their separate ways and we hardly have anything in common to talk about anymore. I wish I could keep in contact with a lot of people but everyone's busy with their own stuff and things like friendship only work if both parties put in the effort.

Anyway, went back to Dempsey again this morning. I keep wanting to try P.S. Cafe but it's forever full and there's always a queue outside and I was too hungry to bother waiting (as usual). Went back to Roadhouse for brunch hehe. I got the eggs benedict cause I didn't think I'd be able to finish a burget set.

Went to Orchard after brunch. There was a mooncake sale at Taka so we went in to try the different flavours hahaha omg TWG has this blue snowskin mooncake which was super nice. I love snowskin mooncakes hehe. Also shared a cup of durian ice cream with Carissa! It looked really tempting and was only $3, but of course the mooncake version was a lot nicer it really tasted more like the fruit rather than a mooncake filling.

Dropped by Starbucks before leaving town and saw that they had this new series of fizz drinks. I got the yogurt fizz with mango jelly. It tasted like sparkling yakult haha but the jelly was nice. This is like my first or second Starbucks since coming back haha don't really drink Starbucks anymore these days.

And I just realised August is over. :( It's 1AM now but I'm gonna change the time of this post haha. About 20 more days until I go back, I wish my break was longer hahaha kind of regret working for so long oh well. Here's to an amazing September ahead xx

Good Weekend

Simple but fun weekend hehe been feeling quite unwell lately so I didn't really feel like going to town or anywhere crowded. Idk what is happening but I assume it's probably the accumulated fatigue from work. Recently I've been feeling terribly hungry all the time and then once I eat I get gastric and indigestion so honestly I don't know whether I should eat or not (so I just eat lol) but the hunger doesn't seem to go away x_x I've been eating 1.5-2 times as much as what I normally eat and it's still not making me full because I get hungry again after an hour. I just hope this is another growth spurt and not that I'm becoming fat!!! That would be a nightmare. Also the dizziness and lightheaded-ness is coming back so I've been taking my blood pressure more frequently. It's still around the 100/50s and I suppose that's what's making me weak hahaha I don't deny that I am weak ... Hoping I can recuperate fast now that work is over I honestly just want to sleep at home all day every day.

Finally visited Steph today and got to see her dogs!! They're rather hyperactive and started barking loudly when I first went. They calmed down pretty fast though and Steph says I have a way with dogs yay ^_^v But the dogs are very well-trained too though they like to jump about a lot. I'm okay with licks but I would never let them lick my face haha. So super cute I love dogs but the 'rents will never agree hahaha aish.

Also spent the weekend updating stuff to sell / attempting to fold my clothes (but failed). It's becoming very difficult to find stuff to wear LOL. I swear my room is starting to resemble more like a warehouse rather than a bedroom. Lots of impulse purchases which I now regret and I really wanna clear space and at least get back what I paid for them sigh.

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I'm enjoying the good times yet I can't help but to think of the fact that this is only short-lived. You always ask what I'm thinking of when I gaze at you, the truth is I'm just thinking, how lucky I am.

Post-Work

Last day of work today, realised how quickly time passes when you're busy (haha) but nonetheless I am grateful for the experience and I am even more grateful that my summer break has finally started proper - i.e. I am going to be nua-ing around at home and sleeping for more than half the day HAHA.

My Kanken was there waiting to greet me when I came back! I have never doubted the Royal Mail's efficiency when it comes to delivering international mail, as opposed to Singpost. I haven't opened it yet and will probably be too lazy to do so until much later ...

Anyway, continuing with my daily summaries:

46/29: Work / bought my Brandy Melville sunflower Jada dress hehe

47/30: Work / Topshop sales!! @ Vivo / rushed for OC meeting

48/31: Work / payday / spending money T_T

49/01: Camp day 1

50/02: Camp day 2

51/03: Camp day 3

52/04: Work / bad sunburn / bought aloe vera gel HAHA

53/05: Work / skating because the rink opened on a Tuesday night for once

54/06: Work / OG dinz @ Ippudo / stupid clubbing haha zzz

55/07: Work.

56/08: Work / dinz with YM / dessert + shopping

57/09: Shopping at Ion with Carissa / ND celebrations at Tim's place

58/10: Annie Leibovitz exhibition @ MBS with YM / daily scoop with Steph

59/11: Work / met YM at Clementi Mall while waiting for post office / I Hall dinz @ Holland V because Minhong was in SG

60/12: Work.

61/13: Work / payday / spending more $$$

62/14: Work / Korean food dinz with Av / skating and met Christie and Jiaying there!

63/15: Work.

64/16: Cycling / running errands / Artisan Boulangerie Co. with MZ / Killiney 118 HAHA

65/17: STAY HOME SUNDAY WOOHOO I LIKE

66/18: Work.

67/19: Work / Din Tai Fung with S6F girls @ JEM

68/20: Work / collected my BM stuff yay!

69/21: Work.

70/22: LAST DAY OF WORK / very bad cramps so I came home instead to rest :'(

Haven't been going out much after work because I've been really tired and not at all well-rested recently :( Was also pretty bummed because the rink was closed in the evenings this week so I couldn't skate on Monday and Thursday :( Meant to go today but terrible cramps it was so bad I contemplated cabbing back at 4+ but it was last day and I didn't want to like end it on a bad note so H went with me to the sick bay and I slept for half an hour there. Felt a lot better after I woke up, at least I could walk properly without feeling dizzy. I actually took 2 panadol tabs but they didn't work at all when normally just one would take effect within 20 min ... And I forgot to bring my other meds esp motilium so the nausea was pretty bad. Came home and took my blood pressure and discovered it was 105/56 which is pretty low but not as bad as last year's hahaha. Sianzzz.

Dad just brought home ice cream flavoured pocky I never knew such things exist!!!

Brandy Melville Review #1

I'd just collected my latest Brandy Melville order yesterday and was really pleased with everything that I got. Also wore my Alena dress in burgundy to work for the first time and got lots of compliments so I thought I'd do a review on the BM stuff I own here HAHA. I did a quick check and found that I've bought 19 items from BM so far, but I'm still waiting for about 7 to arrive.

There are a few styles which I'm absolutely obsessed with - Jada dress, Vodi shorts, Alena dress, Chiyo top. I don't own that many tops from BM but I really wanna get one of the Nadine tops / graphic tanks! Don't think I'll get any of the halters though but they're pretty cute too, just that I'll never have an occasion to wear them in cold and dreary London haha.

Anyway, the stuff that I got yesterday included one Jada dress, a pair of Vodi shorts and a Caleigh Top. 

I meant to get the one on the right at first but it was sold out at the time of ordering and they kind of replaced it with the left, so I went for it anyway. Really wanted the right one but I think it's still sold out now :( But the ombre Jada is really pretty! Would've totally bought the other one if it's in stock. I find the length to be relatively decent (surprisingly) but the only problem is that the front tends to be a bit low (or maybe it's just me being tall). Hence the need for a crop inside (Chiyo!!).

This pair of floral Vodi shorts are still available online and I'm surprised they're not sold out yet. There are a few types of Vodi shorts - rayon, chiffon and cotton and these were the cotton ones. I am super in love with the material, it's honestly the softest pair of cotton shorts I've ever owned. The material is so soft it looks like it's furring but I checked again and yup, it's just the material. And they're not sheer, unlike the rayon and chiffon ones (which I kind of regret getting because they can't really be worn out). Definitely need to get more of these in other colours.

Took a chance with this but I must say it didn't disappoint either! The material is equally soft as the Vodi shorts so yes I'm completely obsessed with the two ... the cutting is rather flattering too. I would like one of these in dark grey hahaha.

And here's my Alena dress! It got restocked online hehe. I'm waiting for them to restock the black floral and the navy ones. I really want the navy hahaha. The length is perfect and the material is quite heavy so the dress drapes and hangs down very nicely and gives it a proper swing. I thought the armholes might be a bit big at first but they turned out fine so all's good.

Super upset that Brandy's having a warehouse sale in LA this weekend and I'm not there T_T

Familiarity

I kind of miss London upon seeing this.

Lazy Weekend

I cycled 13km yesterday morning so I was pretty darn proud of myself. Had to run a couple of errands and the weather looked pretty good and I haven't cycled for ages so I guess I needed the exercise hehe. The route I took was from home to Clementi Mall, then I took a shortcut (by chance lol I guessed the direction) to KAP, then back home via the park connector. I swear the road along SIM/Ngee Ann Poly was hell-ish haha because there were so many slopes and the roads were uneven. Much to my horror there was also construction works going on at the bus stop outside SIM so pedestrians have to take a detour hahaha shucks. Took the other side of the road when I came back and it was slightly better except for a particular stretch which had trees right in the middle of the pathway almost every 2 metres so I had to get off the bike. It was also drizzling very slightly by then so I was trying to cycle away from the rain lol. But the good thing is that the roads were pretty empty.

Visited Artisan Boulangerie Co. at Killiney Road with MZ in the evening hehe. Rarely visit cafes because I don't really drink coffee but it was not bad I guess. I didn't order coffee though, went for English Breakfast Tea instead hehehe London has trained me well :> 

We got the New York cheesecake, raspberry lava cake and mixed berries tart. We were choosing between the fruit tart and the berries tart and the counter and the person kept recommending the mixed berries tart and it was the last one so why note HAHA. The crust tasted like cookies! I like.

Didn't go out at all today cause I was lazy. Lazy Sundays are good hehehe. Last week of work next week!! But no work means no $$$ HAHAHA. Been buying a lot of Brandy Melville stuff recently. I need to compile and keep track of my wishlist soon hahaha.

Payday Shopping

I think my shopping issues have gotten really bad, but anyway today was payday so it was a good day (sort of). This is going to be my last payday until the mid of next month and honestly I don't think it can last me until then lollol.

Anyway, I got 2 pairs of Brandy Melville Vodi Shorts, Lazy Oaf Strawberry Shortcake shorts and a Kanken. Was pretty lucky because I'd been eyeing the Vodi shorts from a reseller but the one I wanted badly was pending until last night but the deal fell through in the end so lucky me hehe :> Then the strawberry ones I've been meaning to get them since buying the watermelon shorts and they are so comfy and cute though the sizing is weird haha. I got a size S for the watermelon ones and they fitted alright everywhere except for the waist but I don't think I can ever squeeze into an XS HAHA. Anyway Nasty Gal was having a sale last night and I was literally in misery cause there weren't any sprees around and I don't have $150USD worth of things to buy and they were left with only ONE piece in S. But R was ordering from Nasty Gal today and she asked me and they were still in stock so woohoo!! Very very grateful for fellow shopaholic friends hehe ^_^ Was also browsing for some UNIF/AA-style crop tops but can't figure out if it's legit so I guess I'll wait a bit ...

Here's my kanken!! Been trying to find a new backpack for school cause my Baggu is wearing out :( And also it can't fit A4 so that has always been a problem. I spent a long time choosing between the blues and pink (thank goodness other colours were out of stock so that eliminates some choices) and finally decided on this because there are 2 colours and I am greedy HAHAHAHA. But yeah backpacks for life because my shoulders are slanted (stupid shoulder bag carrying secondary school days) and also because they're way more comfy to carry ... 

Oh yes also got my CHVRCHES tix today ^_^ This is actually the first real life concert I'm going to attend in my life because YOLO. Nah live concerts aren't really my thing but since they'll be touring and it's pretty cheap so why not. Excitesssssss.

And HOLYYYY KANKEN IS FAST it's been barely 20 minutes and they've dispatched my bag alr!!!!!

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Actually really annoyed that I have work because there are so many things I want to do and so many places I want to go

Autumn in London

From last autumn / looking forward to these when I go back :>

Visuals / no filter heh

The night life ain't for me

Butter fac today, got back around 2am and very thankful for friends who drive ... I conclude after yet another experience that the night life is not for me. Seriously don't get how people can stand jumping about in the noisy and cramped space ... I think I was horrified at the crowds and the behaviour HAHA. Also the club was too loud for me, I get the same feeling like during CNY when the lion dance comes and they have the big drums and it makes me so uncomfortable like I want to throw up ... And alcohol burns my throat. Ha ha ha. Came back and mom was still awake and waiting for me, apparently she woke up in the middle of the night thinking that I was home and asleep then she realised I wasn't in my bed LOL. Complained to my mom about my terrible experiences with clubbing HAHAHA I am a weird kid. It was still a pretty good night though, very glad to have a chill OG even though I honestly don't know if everyone hates me for being so chill (in fact lazy) but well. Was also very shocked at a piece of news but very very happy for someone :> If it's not alright, it's not the end. 

Really really tired now and still contemplating if I should go skating tomorrow. I know it's national day this weekend but I really just want to catch up on my sleep. Also half regretting my summer plans because I wish I had a more challenging job instead really really regret not applying for the stuff that I really wanted and I don't know if it's too late next year. I'm still trying to figure out if it is really necessary to do an internship at all because being practical I have to work for my summer allowance and I know there's no way I could survive on an intern's pay ... What is the difference between a job and an internship anyway? What if I just wrote my report and reflections like what an intern does? I don't know man.

Still pretty annoyed that almost half or maybe even more than half of my summer break is over and I've not even started on any of my planned projects. I hope I can at least get somewhere with them before I go back to London. But right now I don't really want to think of anything else except the Brandy Melville things on my wish list. I was very annoyed that my ombré dress came back in stock right after I ordered a similar one last week. Notice how I used "my" instead of "the". I secretly want both actually, or maybe not so secretly but they're so similar. So annoyed at myself sometimes. But yes, these are the things that go through my mind.

Really need to sleep soon but I have to mention that this peeling gel thing works wonders so I kind of peeled the peeling layer off my nose HAHAHA. It feels somewhat raw but hopefully it'll be better in the morning.

I should skate tomorrow. And read some books. And study French.