I'd like to welcome a new member to my family...................CHARLIE!!! I bought a kitten yesterday and I am ECSTATIC. I was beaming from ear to ear yesterday but when I got home, reality hit me fast and furious. I love the little furball of a kitten but I guess, you can't help but panic alittle. Still, just one little gaze at Charlie and you can't help but fall in love.

Charlie is a blue Persian without the flat, evil looking features lol. I doubt he is a pedigree but it doesn't matter. The thing about buying animals from Indonesia is....it's not only just falling in love with it, you feel the need to rescue it. Most of the pet shops are quite abominable when it comes to caging the animals. I'd been thinking about adopting but oh well, guess things happened. Anyway I really hope to get Charlie into a nice, gentle and affectionate cat. It would be good if I were able to bring him to hospices or homes as volunteer work (not sure if it were just restricted to dogs).

He has blue eyes, is 2.5months old and yet to shower. If looks could kill, Charlie's pong could too. Ha ha ha. But I mean, a wee furball? Forgiven. As of now, he had officially spent 24hours with me. I thought it was pretty cruel of me to separate him from his siblings and mother yesterday...oh well, the deed was done. He must be feeling pretty lonely. So I guess I'd become his unoffical 'Mummy' because he follows me like a little puppy. If I type on my laptop, he will be nestling on my lap or next to me (on the floor for now). He likes to smell my butt too. I have no idea why. If I am on all fours searching for him or cleaning his little bowls, he would be tickling my butt with his whiskers.

Cute right? Loverboy don't really like cats but I think he is leaning towards becoming Charlie's slave. Haha!! Just so you know, Loverboy was the one who picked out Charlie. I am more relaxed about my cats...it doesn't matter as long as it 'sayangs' me and is affectionate. Loverboy would check the colour of the fur; the eyes and the way they walk.








As of now, Charlie seems to be moping around abit. I wonder if it is sick or depressed?? I am worried sick...I don't wanna kill a kitten so young. I hope he gets better soon. In the meantime, it is straight to the vet first thing tomorrow!

Isn't it great? Besides Loverboy and cooking, now I have a new topic! Little Charlie :D

Happy Birthday to Me! And Barbie.

I is OLDER!!!! Hahaha. I finally hit the BIG 3-0 on 9th March (Trivia: Osama Bin Laden's birthday is on 10th. Phew~ Close call). How do I feel? G-R-E-A-T. I don't really get the people who fear aging but I do worry about my loved ones leaving me. Oh well, sad thoughts another day. I don't have many major wants (except for a cute, fluffy cat) but I do wish that there are less hungry children in the world and more schools built for them. Basically, I'd like my beloved family and friends to be healthy and happy. That's it. Oh and I also want to be really good at cooking ha ha ha. I think I am on my way there but I'd like to know how to use salt and herbs better.

Last week, I was back in Singapore for a whirlwind trip over the weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I managed to catch up with all the people I cared about: my family and my girlfriends from the school days. Whoot. I want to do these more. Am elated to find little G growing so pretty and strong. Check out her sweet face:


These days she is busy learning how to flip. I think the next time I visit her, she would be comfortably sitting up already. Babies are such little angels.

Although turning 30 is quite a milestone, I celebrated it pretty quietly. I think my clubbing days are over... I went clubbing with my siblings over New Year's Eve and I was out in 45minutes. It was just too much for Loverboy and I. What we did was to walk over to his old place and sat at the lobby airing our feet. Then we looked at each other and agreed that this was a much better way to spend the new year than pushing sticky bodies at Attica. Anyway we fed ourselves very well at an Italian restaurant yesterday and by the time our tiramisu came, we were on the verge of puking. LOL I think it was a mistake attacking the bread basket.

Loverboy presented me with 2 stalks of white Calla lilies (One fatter stalk that represented him; an Na'vi-ish one that represented ME). Awwwww I love lilies! And then the waiter came over with the tiramisu cake and sang 'Happy Birthday' to me. Perfect. Simple, quiet and low-key. Me likes.




When things settled abit, we sat staring at the tiramisu cake trying not to puke. HAHAHAHA. Tonight, we are so hitting the gym.

So, to reward my sweetie with his thoughtful gesture last night, I made him dumplings today! It is yet again, another strike off the 'To Do' list. This is my first attempt and I think, not too shabby at all! If only I'd put in my effort when I was studying for my 'A' Levels. (-_-;) I can't wait to see his face when he sees gyoza on the table :D

Am I digging this housewife role too much? Y-E-S.




In case you were wondering, I made 2 types: one to fry and one for soup! It was very time consuming. Now I know why making dumplings is a communal affair. I got the recipe here: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/mandu

These are actually Korean dumplings called 'Mandu' Ha ha ha (surprise!!). I wanted to make Japanese goyza but I couldn't find cabbage in the supermarket. Can YOU believe it?! It's just rows after rows of lettuce.......lettuce and cabbage are different right? LMAO!! You are now looking at the face of a woman who used to have difficulties differentiating Golden and Labrador Retrievers ok?

Thank you for all the well wishes, people. I do hope the coming year rocks. Let's all become better and nicer people ya?

I feel inferior without a scent

I forgot to pack my perfume bottles to Jakarta so I go around town without a scent and I feel naked. It has been months since I last went out with a scent in Jakarta and this time, I promise myself to splurge on perfumes when I go DFS shopping. I think it is important to have a scent. It's like an identity and nothing beats walking past someone and leaving a faint, lovely whiff of my scent. In Jakarta, most girls smell nice and I am jealous that when I walk past them, I smell sterile!

Yes and if you were thinking, I AM too cheap to splurge at normal department stores there to get myself a perfume. As long as my husband don't complain, I am gonna wait it out to slurge at DFS. Haha.

What I am gonna get myself this time:



A Gucci Miniature Perfume set (Flora by Gucci and Gucci by Gucci). I still wish it was cheaper considering these are only 5ml bottles. But I went weak in my knees when they mixed my 2 favourite Gucci perfumes into one set! Sheer genius!

And since I'm already here, I must as well include a timeline of the perfumes I'd used.

My first ever perfume at 17 years old: Tommy Hilfiger's Tommy Girl. It's fresh and sporty and clean! Loved it alot and wore it to school often. Works well as a room fragrance too. Haha!!

At 21 years old, I was given Givenchy's Insense Ultramarine by my dad. It was a men's perfume and I was puzzled why he would give it to me than my brother. I used it for about 6 months because I was in a strange 'tomboy' phase. I thought it was cool to wear male fragrance then (I mean, there is still nothing wrong to it) and so I did. But I liked the scent; it was crisp, clean and refreshing.

Then I went back to using Tommy Girl until I found Elizabeth Arden's Provocative Woman around the age of 23years. I loved it too. It was feminine, very sweet and I loved the name. Provocative Woman? Rawr~~!! But when I smell it now, I get a headache because it is annoyingly sweet. I guess it is no longer age appropriate.

Next, I discovered DKNY's Apple. I really liked this one and used about 3 bottles. A first for me because even a 50ml bottle lasts a long time for me. I love how fresh, crisp and sweet this was. It wasn't as sweet as Provocative Woman so it's great for everyday wear. I think I used this for about 2 years.

Then I met my ex at 26 who gave me Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley. I was SOLD. This is MY scent. Although my ex was ugly, he had great taste in the finer things in Life. Haha. I loved how much effort he put in before he buys me perfume everytime. When we broke up, he bought me a room fragrance from Shanghai Tang. When I received it, I knew it was over. Haha. It's funny to think back on it but hey, at least he was consistent giving fragrances as presents.

This is sold in Singapore now but at triple the price listed in pounds. >.<




When Penhaligon's ran out, I was devastated because it wasn't sold in Singapore then. Fortunately I found an alternative in Crabtree & Evelyn's version. I use it until today and I got many compliments from it (especially from men). It is my default go-to scent. It smells like a lovely field of flowers in a pretty and charming English village. In Singapore, I use it everyday. A very romantic scent.

At 27, I bought myself Bvlgari's Rose Essentialle and Christian Dior's Ja'dore. The former is powerful and classy while the latter is feminine and classy. I love the smell of flowers in perfumes. I use these more for night-time but really, it all depends on my mood.

I think you can see a pattern here, I am not loyal to brands. I love trying out different brands and every 2 years I get a huge itch to try a scent that is stronger. The only consistency here is that I love florals and I don't like Chanel's fragrances for women (HEADACHE!!!). So here I am, itching to try Gucci's new scents!

Have you found your defining scent yet?

I found a new hobby: cooking! I think it is amazing to learn how to cook and get better at some recipes. There is something sexy about possessing an ability to turn flour or raw meat or vegetables or leftovers into a delicious meal. I used to enjoy drawing and painting when I was younger. Anything that involves my hands like remodelling clay, designing T-shirts and making cards? Totally up my alley. Unfortunately it is expensive and difficult to do these in Jakarta so the next best alternative is to improve my cooking!

I started to cook when I spent a year in Tokyo for an exchange program about 9 years ago. I found it fun and I frequently cooked for my fellow dorm-mates too. Unfortunately I didn't cook much after coming back from Tokyo. I baked cookies and cakes once in a while but no cooking. After I met Loverboy 7 years later, I picked up cooking again because he has the best stocked kitchen EVER. He has all sorts of pots and pans and beautiful plates of different sizes and designs. Sea salt? Check. Garlic? Check. Cayenne pepper? Check. Canola and olive oil? Check. No kitchen is stocked well enough if you don't have basic seasonings so imagine my joy when he lent me his kitchen to work my mojo on.

Now that I am a full-time housewife in Jakarta, it is my job to provide healthy (hopefully) meals for my hardworking husband. I spent about 2 hours everyday watching cooking videos on youtube and searching for recipes on the internet. No kidding! One of my greatest achievements this year so far is learning how to work the bittergourd (bitter melon). I knowwwwww....baby steps ok? I love love love eating bittergourd in cantonese restaurants but I didn't know how to prepare the vegetable. All thanks to youtube, I now know how to prepare bittergourds; make intermediate Japanese meals and clean a squid. There are people who are icky with raw meat and seafood. Not me. I even unclog sinks with all the hairballs. Do I deserve an award???? YES!!! Hahaha.

Some friends laugh and call me a 'siao nu ren' (a submissive lady who loves taking care of the household)...I guess it is good natured ribbing but it's not just that. I really do enjoy cooking and I love to see the look on people's faces when they eat something delicious. Cooking is a skill and everybody likes someone who can cook. Hahaha I do! Right now, I still have my hits and misses but it's all a learning process. Anyway picture time!


When I am not lazy, I would make pasta or omelettes for lunch. When I am very lazy, I just eat cereal...but no, I don't diet. I recently discovered that adding mirin to omelette mixtures make it very very tasty. I usually add milk to my omelette to make it creamier too. I also learnt that with bell peppers, you either leave it raw or you cook it more than 5 minutes because if you fry it for a short time, it gets kinda sour. When you cook bell peppers longer, they become sweeter. But raw is best!


Onigiri! I would make these from time to time to perk my husband up; especially for breakfast. I learnt how to make these while flying. We used to serve freshly steamed rice for our business-class passengers and sometimes, tons are left over and too sinful to throw away. So, the Japanese crew would make them into riceballs and offer them as snacks.


The first time I worked with bittergourd! It was a proud moment for me. I was craving this vegetable so much so I googled recipes with it and found this pinoy recipe called Girisang Ampalaya. Okinawan recipe has something similar called Goya Chanpuru; basically mixed bittergourd stirfry. You can add any vegetables into the dish. Very versatile recipe. After cooking it several more times, I found out that ginger and bittergourd go very well together! I also love how good for health bittergourd is.


The second time I made congee.....the first time was when Loverboy fell ill and made me excited hahaha. I used only a cup of rice and 6 cups of water but it's still so thick! Maybe Japanese rice works different. I boiled dried scallops first (mainly to clean them) before I added them into the congee. Again, bittergourd as a side-dish. Yum yum. I read bittergourd can be eaten raw but I am not sure where these were before I bought them (this, being Indonesia) so I prefer to cook them. Loverboy thought this was one of the best meals this year so far. *beams with joy*


My first attempt at onion rings. It was quite alot of work coating them with flour and then egg and then breadcrumbs. But it was all worthed it. Loverboy loved them. I thought he would reject eating them because he hates oily stuff but he enjoyed them. Yay!


Baked sweet potato wedges. I got this recipe from an Indian site haha. Yes, the internet is amazing. This was so good and so easy. I only cut them into semi-thick strips, rubbed them with olive oil and added some salt n red pepper. 15 minutes in the oven and voila!

More updates next time. In any case, I always have bell peppers, arugula, tomatoes, ground beef and eggs in my fridge. Garlic and onions (red and yellow) are also frequently stocked so last minute meals are usually not a problem. Dang, I feel so cool! Hahaha.

I think I am ready for a party!!!

Are you Ready or Delusional?

The other day, a lady friend of mine asked me what it was like being married. Her boyfriend is due to proposed and she is wondering if she were even suited for marriage. Beats me, I don't even know if I am suited to marriage myself but fortunately, at least my husband hasn't complained in the last year. MUCH. (Ask me again in 5 years' time ok?) I don't feel too different but I do think after getting married, you put in more effort maintaining the relationship. Afterall, if you will be living with this person for the next 30-40 years, you'd better not piss each other everyday. If you are a Drama Queen, I absolutely advise against getting married because once you throw a temper and a hysteric...your husband would most likely, ignore you. Stay single.

As for married life... I can't speak for other couples but I also sometimes feel that I am a mother to a little boy. It's endearing but also very frustrating. I pick up after Loverboy alot. I do scream at his mess a few times a week but I don't think men remember very well. When I pack the room, I almost always find empty packages that used to contain salted nuts or chocolates. Loverboy knows I don't like him snacking too much so he tries to hide his food (LOL). His little empty packets would be found in the bath-tub (snacking in the hot tub); under newspapers; between cushions or under the coffee table. He likes leaving clues around. I also give countless reminders to him to wash his hands; take a shower; refill the toilet paper; to NOT expulse his snort in the sink or hang up his trousers properly etc.

You become a mother once you get married, not after you get pregnant.

So....are YOU ready for married life? Ha ha ha.

Jakarta Bagus 2

Hubby and I found a fabulous place not too far from our apartment to buy Indonesian handicrafts. It is FABULOUS (why is this word so gay now?) and we spent the entire Saturday afternoon wandering from one corner to the next in amazement (not with regards to the price but more the sheer number of ideas for gifts). I know where to do my birthday and Christmas shopping from now! And don't worry if you are on the receiving end because seriously, RocketJim don't do cheapskate. Hahaha. I fell in love with so many things I don't need! Wooden salt & pepper shakers that fit with the semi-resort theme in our house; table mats and coasters made from sandalwood that also smell great; aromatherapy oil at half the price of Singapore's; wayang kulit puppets; chopsticks made from coconuts and all kinds of textiles printed with batik motifs. I stood at the kebaya section stunned at the sheer beauty of the craftsmanship. I used to dread Hubby being posted here for work but I think the silver lining under the dark cloud is really beaming these days. Now, I dread Hubby being posted back to Japan. Odd as it is, I am beginning to think the Japanese are sad...compared to the poor-er but charming Indonesians.

Anyway, if your birthday is coming up soon, I am pretty sure your present will be made of wood! Hahaha.

You are very welcome. Man, I wish I can relocate several Indonesian artisans to Japan, sell their wares and then become a millionaire. Mwahaha. The Japanese and orang asings (angmohs) are such suckers for batik and wooden furniture. I just need a few dumbass to pay $5000 for a $300 table and I am all set. *star-jump*

And yes, I am looking for work! As much as I enjoy cooking and looking after Loverboy's nutrition, I need to pass time. 30 Rock and Mad Men is finite SO I'd done up my cover letter and resume and am all ready to send them out.....except that I don't have a photo attached to my resume yet. Hubby says it is a MUST to attach a photo, which I don't agree...because I personally saw him eliminate and laugh at candidates that look dull or like drug addicts on the CV photos. Yes, it was quite traumatizing. Very oddly, I'd seen Indonesians send in their CVs with photos taken right out of facebook. They send in those vanity shots of themselves looking surprised, cute or coy and it's totally unprofessional. UNPROFESSIONAL. I am shocked but then again, maybe I am not. Indian applicants? Man...they always inflate their salaries and ask for alot more. Again, why am I not surprised? I am excited to find work again though. I hope something comes my way soon.


14 Baby prams outside the Social House in Grand Indonesia. Works better than police-tape in cordoning off areas I think.

I made onigiri for Loverboy this week too! One more item to strike off my list *WHOOT*. These are triangular riceballs Japanese tear at the sight of in foreign countries. Onigiri also almost always bring back warm memories in men because it is something mummies always make for their little boys. I tried to make mine small and cute because Loverboy always complain how 'dynamic' (aka clumsy) my presentation is. I ain't apologetic because I am not a dainty Hello Kitty girl.



From a little ball of rice, you shape it into the shape of a triangle either with a clingwrap or with very wet hands. This is mixed with pickled vegetables. Tasty, you ask? Yes, very. They make very convenient and healthy on-the-go snacks too.



Victory comes in the guise of 3 little triangles.

Enjoy your week ahead!

MY BIRTHDAY WISHLIST (Very SHORT!!)

My buddy, being the resourceful person she always is, already started to ask me what I would like for my coming birthday. I know what I really want but nobody can give it to me....except Loverboy because he has to live with it. Guess what it is? Kekeke (shall be revealed later)

I don't have many wants really. By the time you hit my very age, you only wish to have your close friends and family members to share the low fat cake. (One of the most addictive cakes I'd ever had the luck to eat was from Four Seasons. Hazelnut praline cake...sooo sinful, soooo decadent and sooooo fat. YUMMMMM.) This year is going to be a milestone for me because I am finally turning.....OLDER. Har har. SO I might want to make something special out of it. I had plans to rent a villa in Bali or Lombok and invite my girlfriends over for a couple of nights to really let our hair down and have fun. I am not sure if this will be still feasible considering how many mothers there are in the group. Crossing borders could be huge hassles. :( Maybe I would have a costume party locally instead! That'll be something. *rubs hands in glee* Finally I could dress as the Landlady from Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle.

SO what do I really want for my birthday (or generally, a gift)?

1) The only thing Loverboy could give me: A Ragdoll Cat. He knows I am dying to own one but we are afterall, living in a rented apartment and it's inconsiderate to leave scratch-marks. Also, Loverboy has way too many antique furniture. I really don't want to de-claw my cat. A Ragdoll is easily my top birthday, Wedding Anniversary and Christmas gift.

2) Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley perfume. I hate that they don't ship to Singapore. At Paragon, they sell it for TRIPLE the price. Bloody thieves. As an alternative, I am using Crabtree & Evelyn's version. I also like Crabtree & Evelyn's Wisteria and Gucci Flora.

3) A scarf. Yes, I do like scarves very much. I currently own 4 scarves and 2 shawls. I totally suck at accessorizing so scarves are ideal for me. Necklaces can look wrong but scarves? Never. I recently got a pretty brown silk scarf and been in love with it. Hermes make the best ones but I think Ferragamo is equally charming.
This is soooo pretty. Should have bought it when I flew JAL months back!

4) A strand of pearl necklace. 15.5 inches.

That's it. There are only 4 things I would really like to receive. I don't need watches, wallets or cosmetics because they still work and my skin is sensitive. Oh and I also don't mind receiving chocolates. They disappear in the stomach and don't clutter the house haha.

THIS ONE I REALLY WANT!!!

AKEMASHITA OMEDETOU~

Here's wishing everyone a great new 2011! May we all become better people and may there be more peace on Earth and less natural disasters. Please bring Michael Jackson back to life too. Le sigh.

2010 was good to me. It had plenty of highlights and I also got myself married to a sweet man. All's good. And very scarily, my first year anniversary is coming up end of the month. YES, time do fly. Loverboy and I are in a dilemma over which date to call our anniversary but we'd decided to settle on the date we got ourselves ROM-ed. In any case, being the nice human being that I am, if he forgets about the anniversary in January, I could give him a second chance to get a bigger present in May! Gosh, people do develop foresight as they grow older. Bahaha.

I'd been partying since Christmas Eve and I am DAMN BLOODY tired. Everyday I wake up cursing at my alarm clock. The 3 days leading to New Year's Eve is especially horrific. Even I find myself drinking more (but I am too glamorous to get myself drunk). Finally, the highlight of the week? BABIES!! Yes, you read it right!! B-A-B-I-E-S. I am a lucky girl because my friends all produce very lovely little human beings and I had been fainting from cuteness overload over the past 3 days.



Lovely little JJ who is 2 months' old and very chatty already.


Pretty little GG at 3.5months who is curious about every adult she sees.



1 year old Yuki who will break many girls' heart when he grows up.

Loverboy and I were dragging each other to his friend's place on the very first day of the new year. I was grumpy as hell from only 4 hours' of sleep. (WHO MAKES LUNCH DATES ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR?!) Very fortunately, our day got very much better after we saw cute, little Yuki and the Japanese feast his friends prepared.

Loverboy: SUGEEEEEEE!! Oishiisou!!
Me: Waaaaaaahhh. (Chinese only go 'Waah')



Osechi

Loverboy was almost moved to tears because he thought he wouldn't have a chance to eat this for years to come. It's almost like Chinese New Year without Loh Hei or the Mid Autumn Festival without mooncakes. Yum yum. Takeshi and his friends proceed to drink for the next 5 hours. We slept at 8.30pm that night; pure bliss with the rain beating down the windows. I think every new year should be like this. Good food, great company, some alcohol and tons of rain. Huat ar!


Confetti that blanketed Robertson Quay

This year, I hope to become a working 'twin engine'. Loverboy and I have found our dream home. It is unaffordable as of now but we shall work towards owning that lovely little abode in future...hopefully near!! I resolve to love Loverboy more and treasure all my family members and close friends. 2011 ni ganbai!!

Visit to Tangerang

I had the best weekend in Jakarta. On saturday morning, my Indonesian language teacher brought us to a local market to practice everyday conversation. SO FUN, sia!! The place was called Pasar Tebet and it reminded me of my childhood days when the wet markets still had live chickens. The fruits and vegetables sold there were actually as fresh and beautiful as those I saw in the 'atas' supermarkets. Totally going there more often because everytime I took out my wallet, I am fighting to keep my mouth closed. Sooooo cheap. I would prefer my fruits and vegetables organic but I am now, not sure if it is worth paying $4 for 2 capsicums and $6 for 2 avocados. Do I smell rip-off? Yesssss sir!!~

After lunch, we went to visit Loverboy's chaffeur's house in Tangerang. He had been driving for a Japanese company for 35 years and is retiring soon. It started as a joke really and when Loverboy casually asked if he could visit Pak Ahmad's house, he said, 'YES!' so we did. Pak Ahmad kept joking that his place is a rumah Ayam (chicken coop) but he IS a very smart man. 5 years ago he borrowed a sum of money from the company to build his home and now, in addition to his never-say-die attitude and tons of OT, he is a proud landlord to about 15 tenants. Damn jealous. Smart, no? It is a small, humble place but nonetheless impressive. I couldn't get over how smart he was to build the extra 15 rooms. Then I gave LB the 'WTF had u been doing?' look.


Fwaaa Pak Ahmad served us coke in vintage glass bottles. Can't see these anymore!


Pak Ahmad led us around his neighborhood and we sort of stumbled into the local Guru (religious teacher). He's a charismatic man with a big voice. Laughed half the time he talked to us. He shook our hands and immediately invited us into his home! Waaah, I think both Singaporeans and Japanese would never do that. There was a birthday party going on so there was easily about 25 people inside. Everyone welcomed us very warmly. *sniff* I am so touched by their warmth. The kids are soooo cute and chubby. There were 2 boys (SO CUTE) who sat between LB and I, Gajah and Egar. They laughed alot and even shared their cakes with us - total strangers!! I wanna bring them home!!


Can you see what these are?


Fluorescent chicks! Party time!!~ (No, actually I was horrified)


Miniature crabs (hermit?) painted like Spongebob.



Argh, after that afternoon I decided I will be very sad to leave Jakarta for good. The people really ARE friendly. Most of them don't have much but they are so wiling to share. I am surprised to be welcomed into their homes so impromptu... The rest of us? We have LCD TVs, Bose sound systems, large leather sofas, intelligent refrigerators and A/C but we are sooo shy to invite acquaintances over. If I had a place of my own, I would be holding parties every other weekend. I do do that in my Jakarta apartment but friends don't come over anymore....because I keep winning on the Playstation. Har har.

After we left Pak Ahmad's house, we got dinner, had LB's hair cut and even spent 20mins at a pet street fainting at the sight of kittens and furry cats. LUB! Unfortunately I again, did not go home with any. I can't wait until I have my own kid, then I can tag team with 'it' and plead LB for a pet. I am sure we will be a huge force not to be reckoned with!

Just in case you were wondering, Pak Ahmad picked us up at our apartment, drove us to his house and then drove us back to our apartment. Haha I feel almost loserly but hey, it's his job.

Til next time!

Help?

I don't sleep well without Loverboy next to me. Dang, I miss him. He is away in Penang for one night and it's already hard. I wonder if this is what you call 'marriage' and getting used to someone.

I'm sorry I only keep talking about Loverboy. But he is my life now. :)

We are on a mission to help him lose weight and build more muscles. 2 days back, right after the gym session, we pulled the weighing machine out from under the sink and held our breath. Much to my delight, it can tell us our approximate body fat percentage too. I went on it first and viola! My body fat percentage is 20% (thanks to my lack of boobies)! Loverboy's fat percantage is 34%.......and then, my heart sank. I don't remember the exact categories but I suspect he is overweight.

Google confirms it. :(



Loverboy is obese and I am worried. Heck, I have been telling him to lose weight for a year and nothing is happening. I think he is quite disciplined diet wise but his lifestyle is rather sedentary. Gotta make him move more. We go to the gym twice a week and I hope there will be visible results in 3 months. On the other hand, I am worried about myself too because I don't want to lose more weight. I wish he is more disciplined exercise-wise. I can't be running next to him on the threadmill ALL the time. At times like these, I wish we were staying in some angmoh countries with huge, rolling valleys and wide backyards. Will get a dog and force him to run with it everyday. This is a challenge...I've never been with a guy with more body fat than me before. Maybe Loverboy's jewels are too big BAHAHAHAHAHA.

I'd been grilling, steaming and roasting food more than stir-frying now and using more fish. Guess I would have to bring it up to the next level by turning vegetarian 2 times a week. Hope something works!