Online shopping can be dangerous...

.....for those of us who have a spending problem..but don't want to admit it.hahaha

I don't shop online that often.Starting last year,I tried to go with my guts and buy a few stuffs online because at first I was a bit skeptical since you never know how they might look like when you get them.

I've bought things from a few online shops/blogshops.Some of them were Honey Pumpkin,Mini Bites & Posh Pheasant(a US perfumer that sells hard to find fragrances!).Recently though,I've been hooked on ASOS ever since boyf's sis told me about it & then I browse the web & waited& contemplated whether should I order anything from the site?It is in Pounds after all so I was a bit apprehensive in spending my money until I found items that I truly wanted.

Our ASOS stuffs arriving soon!:))
                   
So one day the boyfriend's bagstrap broke and he wanted to replace it & his brother suggested ASOS.So I thought,why not shipped our stuffs together?So I bought 3 dresses(1 maxi dress because it's hard to find those that I love here & 2 work appropriate dresses!) along with Korres makeup wipes.Can't wait for the items to arrive.The other 2 things are of course boyf's stuffs..:)

I also ordered 2 items from the website Thepoplook after hearing good reviews from other bloggers.I have to say I was very impressed!The items arrived in 2 days.And when I tried both items on,they fit perfectly.I'm contemplating getting the maxi dress in other colors.hehe.

The 2 items I ordered..:)
I ordered shoes from AGAPE 2 weeks ago but they've yet to arrive but since they're pre-order shoes,they do run a bit late.But looking at the super cool design,I can't wait to get my hands on them.Sadly,they don't have lots of shoes in my size.My feet size is 8 btw which is considered small in US since even Paris Hilton is a size 12!I ordered 2 shoes along with another 2 which the boyfriend's sister ordered with me as well.

Lauren Conrad's Style book
I loveee Lauren Conrad & have all 3 of her L.A Candy books.But I've yet to buy her STYLE book although I've seen it in magazines.I thought they weren't available here but today when I went to MPH,I saw it!And it was only rm44.90!Yeayyy!Haven't had the chance to read it yet and only scan the pages.But it looks pretty good.:)

FOOD RELATED:
Baked these cream scones from the recipe on Smitten Kitchen.I added an
egg glaze on top which isn't in the recipe to give it a hint of color..:)
Me & the boyfriend found these awesome cream scones a few months ago & I've tried to replicate the recipe awhile back & I thought I found it but it didn't work. SO,a few days back,I found another one & thought,let's give it a shot.But I tweaked it a bit by adding an egg glaze on top.And if I had to do it again,I'll add an extra tablespoon of sugar.

SO HUGEEEE!
I made fresh strawberry jam to go with it as well because it tasted so much better than store bought ones.I used these big fat juicy ones for it.Just blend the strawberries sans the leafy parts with some sugar(taste how much sugar you need) and then heat the mixture until they thicken & become glossy,not cloudy.

I wanted to eat more veggies lately because my skin has been a wreck from the crazy work schedule(I don't work the normal working hours peeps!),lack of sleep and being stressed out(I seriously need to go on a vacation!).So I remembered how I read in certain food blogs and even on Masterchef that roasted broccoli and cauliflower taste really good and different than stir fry ones.And it does make a huge difference!

Basically you just mix the broccoli & cauliflower(make sure they're really dry & not wet or not they won't roast properly) with extra virgin olive oil,salt,black pepper,minced garlic+ toasted bread crumbs or parmesan if you want & lay them on a baking sheet & roast in the oven until the top of the veges turned a bit brown.Then take a fork & eat!Yummmmm..


I used a recipe from Alton Brown & it was yummy!

In pictures with a few words..:)

Yes I've been bad because I've been neglecting you my blog and also all of my readers out there(though other than my followers,I've no idea who you are..hahaha).Been busy with work,life,family and of course love.;)

WHAT.HAVE.I.BEEN.DOING?Apart from eating,sleeping,working and dating...I managed to catch up with one of my good friends,Izza who came back from NZ after on a holiday there on HER OWN for 2 weeks!Man I wish I can do that but I know my parents(my dad most importantly) wouldn't allow me) won't allow me!
Lepaking w Izza & Chip
The gift that she got for me

I also baked World Peace Cookies from Smitten Kitchen.One of my fave food recipes blog around.The name of the recipe is because it tasted so good that people said it can bring world peace!The recipe was from Dorie Greenspan.
The dark cookies!
Done!


Manage to buy a few little items from one of my favorite store around--Old Blossom Box.
Pic taken by Jezmine herself & I took this from her tweet to me.Lovee the necklace & I wear the cuff almost everyday now..:))
Met Jezmine's cat,Saber!So fluffy!!

Made caramel popcorn at home!
Had Dave Deli's with the boyf when we went to OU one night to  find
his bag&ended up not finding anything & decided to order on ASOS.

With them boys during Aie's(boyf's bestie) surprise birthday dinner.
Me wearing OBB necklace!
The passing of Steve Jobs..:((
I baked cheesecake brownies!
I forgot to add the chocolate chips inside the
batter so had to sprinkle it on top instead..hehe


Chocolate + butter!
Cheesecake brownies!yummmmm..:)
Also made spaghetti meatballs for the family & my boyf!:)

Homemade meatballs galore!

Mmmmmm

 I have more to blog about but time doesn't permit me to do so!Will try to update with more words soon..:)

New TV series galore!

In the September issue of Instyle,they featured 12 new tv series.From those 12,I managed to watch 3 of it as it's crazy to be able to watch all of them since I have other existing tv shows that I want to watch as well.

So here's the rundown of the new tv series that I'm currently watching along with the new season of some of the existing tv series.

NEW TV SERIES

1)NEW GIRL



I have to admit that at first the reason I watched this series was because of Zooey Deschanel.She's just beyond adorable in this series.In this sitcom she plays Jess a girl who's boyfriend cheated on her,so she moved out of their house and had to move in with 3 guys because her bestfriend's a model(she's a teacher) so she needs to build herself up.

Jess likes to sing..randomly and she has her own theme song.haha.She's very clumsy and klutzy but of course being Zooey Deschanel,she can make that adorable as well.The 3 guys are funny.In the first episode there was Coach,Schmidt and Nick.

But in the 2nd episode,Coach was replace with Winston,their former roommate(because Damon Wayans had a commitment with another tv show).Judging from the first 2 episodes,I have to say it will probably be a successful show just because of Zooey.

I love the character Schmidt just because he's a douche(they have a douche jar in the house whereby if any of the guys utter any douchy line they have to pay into the jar) but is secretly a softie inside.

I prefer the character Coach than Winston because he was funnier but we'll see where it goes.Overall I love the show and will continue watching it.


2)THE SECRET CIRCLE


This show is a group of witches.Ring a bell??Did anybody remember watching Charmed eons ago?So I'm a bit glad that CW is bringing a show that revolves around younger witches.Also this series is based on the books written by L.J Smith.

The series is about Cassie who upon the death of her mother,had to move in with her grandmother in her mother's hometown and discovered that she's a part of a legacy.The secret circle is about a group of 6 witches/warlocks who comes from different families.

I have watched 3 episodes and it is still vagues what Diana's father and Faye's mother intention really is.We know who killed Cassie's mum at the start of the show but as to why..perhaps it will be revealed in the episodes to follow.

I have no idea if the show will be able to sustain itself or not because almost all of the cast members aren't that well known and plus the plot is weak and it doesn't follow the book much.But the songs used in the series are good though!

3)2 BROKE GIRLS



As same as New Girl,I have only watched 2 episodes of this series and I like the fact that it's about well,2 broke girls trying to make ends meet.Max played by Kat Dennings is a waitress at a Brooklyn restaurant who's trying to also juggle her job as a nanny to the twins of an upper east sider named Peach(who's equally hilarious!).

Caroline is a socialite who's father was responsible for the Ponzi scheme scandal in NY(if you read the news,this is actually a real scandal) and had to waitress because all of her assets has been frozen,that the only thing she has is a horse.

So together Kat and Caroline lives together and trying to save up money to start a cupcake business.


EXISTING TV SERIES

1)GOSSIP GIRL(5th season)

I have only watched the 1st episode and I have to say that Dan has it baddddd.Chuck is not handling Blair's impending marriage very well.Things seems to be looking up for Serena.While Nate,is Nate.Blair may or may not be pregnant..I think she definitely is by what the seamstress told her in the last scene.Hmmmm..Can't wait for the episodes to come!Especially with Ivy/Charlie's in the picture!

2)90210(4th season)

The new characters in the 4th season are Austin,Jane and Holly.I think the only fun character now is Naomi because of the whole her versus Holly thing.Other than that,nothing much.I've watched up to the 3rd episode and I can't wait for more but that Holly is sure hell bent on destroying Naomi because I guess she's threatened by her but I know Naomi will prevail!

3)HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER(7th season)

I am sorry but after the 7th season,IT IS TIRESOME WAITING FOR WHO THE HECK THE MOTHER IS.It's getting old!!!The boyfriend loathe this series because the jokes are not as funny as Friends.The same things happening allover again in each season.And I have to agree that the formula is getting old and boring.Plus there's more exciting shows now!

4)THE BIG BANG THEORY(5th season)
I like the fact that they're exploring Amy's character more as the episodes goes.Jim Parsons as Sheldon is a good enough reason to watch this show!

As promised--My grateful list for 3rd & 4th Oct...

1)Mama's sambal tumis petai
2)Mama's ikan belah belakang
3)Ah Cheng's assam laksa
4)Boyfriend's patience+love
5)Super tight hugs from the boyf
6)New clothes--a dress,a skirt & a top!:)
7)Instyle October 2011 issue.
8)Junior Masterchef
9)Hanging out a bit with the bestie!

Be gratefuI

I will try to be grateful EVERYDAY..:)


I am one of those lucky people because I have a mum and also a boyfriend who are positive individuals.I can be so negative and think the worse of things at times.I get upset/offended over little things when in actual fact you can choose not to be. The boyfriend is so patient with me and always walk me through my various emotions and try to let me see the positive side of things and rationalize things.

He has a very good effect on me because he makes me see things in a different,more positive light. Sometimes it can be a bit annoying because he's almost always right..haha.


But then he has been through stuffs more than I did(being older and whatnot..haha).He's always like, 'okay let's find a way to solve through this'--whenever I have a problem or is upset over something. 

It's much easier to be negative and paranoid than it is to be positive and rationale about things.Especially when at times you see people going through tough times and then you're like,will it happen to me,to us.


But why not instead choose to be positive and look on the bright side of things and hope for the best. After all,if we envision something in our head many times,it will materialize itself and would you want it to be good or bad? 

So after reading an article in a magazine recently,I will try to tweet about what I'm grateful for on that particular day,for every single day of the year.:)) Hopefully I'll stick to it. 


 Because I think as human beings,it is easy for us to focus about what is wrong with our life and whine about it rather than make changes and be grateful for what we have which others might not have. I have great people in my life who loves me and there's no reason for me not to be happy!

True that!
Also I've seen sooooo many girls who are jumping on the macaron bandwagon only to confuse it with macaroon..annoying!Here's a pic from Pinterest to explain the difference--{HERE'S my account there!Come & take a look..:)}
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