{Posing w Cailin. almost 16-weeks, wearing Mango tunic, H&M leggings, Kate Spade ballet flats}

So here I am, taking a picture with the sweetest young colleague that I’ve been working closely with for the past month at my temp work arrangement because we totally laughed our heads off when she walked to my desk this morning (she sits just opposite me) and we both realized that we were wearing similar outfits except for the colours of our tops.

And it got funnier when I told her how I wanted to wear colourful shoes like hers but was skeptical because of the recent wet weather and she, told me that she nearly went for black flats to pair with those leggings.

What a funny coincidence it sure was, considering she only comes in on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays; meaning I didn’t get to see her for the last 2 days to tell her that I was even intending to wear (who does that, anyway?!).

;)

p/s: shared this pict on FB & received comments from friends that they were having a difficult time spotting the almost 4-months jelly belly. Hmm. That’s good news, ain’t it? I’m still grateful either ways – showing or not.

Let me kick off this post by just sharing some fab news which arrived in my inbox this morning.

ASOS is having a 50% mid-season sale! 

What this means for my shopping kakis out there is… its time to start checking out those items that have been sitting in your wishlist basket and add more!

What this means for me (which is even better news) is that I can finally get started on my maternity shopping for the upcoming festive season in advanced! As a huge shopper of asos, this is probably one of the best sales I’ve ever come across!

I went straight to the maternity section

And the cherry on top has got to be free shipping worldwide, right to your doorstep. No more having to fight with crowds in the malls and lack of variety ;)

Speaking of crowds…I actually got pushed & shoved by 2 passengers on the train today while on the way home. I was peeved at their sheer inconsideration because I was showing a very obvious belly (I know this because 2 colleagues asked if I was expecting after seeing me in the dress) while standing up to make way for them & their silly bags/laptop carriers and they had the morality to actually push themselves against my belly that I was forced to get myself out of that space. Urgh. I’ve heard & witness people pretending to sleep so that they wouldn’t have to give up their seats and it wasn’t like I was demanding for one. But pushing & shoving a preggers? Oh come on! What has graciousness of society become?

So back to shopping. Managed to pick up more comfy slacks from Uniqlo (I really enjoy their affordable range…not to mention their free alteration service which only takes 1/2 an hour!) today after realizing that despite getting a belly band over the weekend, it still wasn’t as comfy as having elastic around a pregnant waist.

In work news, it’s my 2nd last week here (oh how time flies) and just when I’m getting used to a routine…I’m going to have to create another really soon. I just hope I won’t be sleeping as much as I crave for when I’m at work and do something more productive instead. Learning how to cook some proper western meal perhaps? Bake cookies? Festive parties planning…maybe?? Hmm, we’ll see.

I was lying on the couch watching tv earlier when I noticed a very wrinkled area appearing on the inner thighs of my legs (I tend to lie with my legs up against the head rest area). I squinted for a moment, thought it was probably shadows cast by the light but turns out it was my skin and not any play of light – with an orange peeled layer no doubt.

I hop up, lamented to the husband about the new discovery (guess what, he said I had it all along, but probably it got more obvious now. Grr) and told them that perhaps it was time I started diligently applying my stretch mark creams not only once a day, but twice and included the thigh & butt area. Who was I kidding for the past few weeks really, in denial that I may just happen to have really good skin & genes and only needed to apply around the belly area. Obviously it needed to take me seeing my cellulite on both thighs causing such a ripple (pun intended) to make it a wake up call that I couldn’t be lazy. Not that I’m complaining about the pregnant. I’m grateful even, to be earning stretch mark ‘stripes’ as part of the whole motherhood package.

So looks like I’d be using more of this good stuff which mom graciously bought me weeks ago. No more skimming on the lotion. Slap it on and rub it in!

Ahh. Work (regardless how temporary it is) has started taking its toll on me this week after a fabulous 5 months break and me-time these days has basically shortened to dinner time-an hour of tv watching-sleeping routine.

This has inadvertently affected lots of plans on my plate of late, especially with renovation plans coming up and everyone (contractors, roof guys, IDs) wanting a piece of our time even if only weekends are available.

I almost also sort of  double-booked us for this weekend even…thanks to husband’s alertness to flag out the boo-boo. What was I thinking!

Here’s how today’s schedule looks like:

9:30 – get to the tailor for some alteration works

11:30 – appointment

1:00 – lunch

2:30 – appointment

3:30 – appointment

4:50 – off to pick mom up from the airport

5:30 onwards – appointment-free!

And the appointments continue into Sunday…

-exhausted-

I was starving the other day near lunchtime, and was too lazy to pack food from the nearby coffeeshop (honestly there are only 3 stores that sell food, of which I’ve eaten from them all during the week and last’s) hence I thought of ordering some fast food service. Note: Cooking for one can be quite bothersome…plus I’m quite a fan of online services :)  

I was first tempted to order KFC online , but remember that they don’t deliver fries because of ‘soggy’ reasons (which I don’t get it since eating fries at their outlets ain’t that un-soggy…). I had Macs 2 nights ago so I wasn’t too keen, besides waiting time as of 11:20am was 70 minutes and I was too hungry to wait. I then went on to pizza hut’s website, and having a single pizza to myself just didn’t sound as appetizing…

A pity that Thai Express don’t entertain weekday lunch deliveries, so in the end I decided to go with Pastamania. I had forgotten that Pastamania did deliveries with an additional of $2.50. And turns out it was quite a good choice after all.

After ordering a main dish & sides and confirming my order, I was told that it would take 45 minutes (the shortest waiting time out of all the fast food sites that I had went to earlier). However, within 30 minutes, my door bell rang and Pastamania delivery boy was there passing me pipping hot pasta which was nicely separated from the gravy (well-done) and sides with extra chilli (generous much).

I enjoyed lunch so much that I raved about it to Bo & mom later that evening. How ironic, considering that I rarely go to Pastamania for my pasta fix – although I would say they ain’t too bad for a home delivery one!

Delish!!!

With exactly a week more before my 5-weeks temp stint begins, I suddenly realize that there’s a list of things that I had better get started on…(in no order of importance) because I’ve been procrastinating way much in the past few weeks. Blame it on someone else!

1. meet more I.Ds and get quotes on upcoming reno work (done)

2. source for ideas/inspiration for the new wing

3. beta-test my other projects which was meant to be completed months ago (arghh)

4. re-organize the wardrobe and shelves with my good pals (arranged)

5. try to fit in a haircut & pedicure where possible (done)

6. clear un-used/bulky furniture & accessories (half done)

7. update household budget sheet (been slacking off on that one)

8. swap the newly bought light bulbs (husband bought the wrong colour and its hurting my eyes)

9. actually come up with a physical to-do list and stuff it in my bag so I won’t forget what I have to do  

Do you have a regular ‘to do’ list? How do you ensure things get done?

Happy Weekend folks!

[via apieceofmymind]

And I think my husband knows that :) 

I’ve been restless at home today, but not enough to get my butt out of the house for a walk.

I’m probably suffering from some sort of ‘exhaustion’ after the very long weekend with the husband; we basically went to town for 3 days in a row.

Orchard Road, can get very boring, when spending becomes an issue and when my pockets are not filled quickly enough. Although there may be a tempting reason to get me back in tomorrow.

My blog reader is also lacking on inspiration. Most are either taking a mini break themselves, or I’m just ‘bored’ from seeing the same old things which used to inspire me (what is happening with me!!!)

I would like to read, but I forgot to pick up a new book to.

I wish Friday comes quickly because that means I’ll be meeting some ex colls turned friends and having some mexican for dinner!

I’m sorry for the random post but hey, it killed 10 minutes of my time. An hour to dinner. Maybe I’ll go play with godson at the moment.

OH! And I finally watched The Wedding Singer for the first time this evening! Hooray!

I know…it seems like I may have disappeared for quite a while but I have an absolutely good excuse.

My little munchkin of a godson is back in town for about 8 weeks and I’ve been busy day till night just playing with him, keeping him entertained & happy while his mom (SIL) gets some break time in between.

Its not easy, but very fulfilling…when I see that cheeky little grin or his little arms stretching for me to carry him every morning.

I’ve also been busy catching up lunch with my BR (yay, so happy) as well as with others.

So all is going well at the moment and I promise the moment I have a proper window of me-time, I’d be back blogging again. Or at least post some photos up!

I promised myself that I wouldn’t be participating or blogging about any dieting for a while, after the mess it caused previously.

But I hadn’t realized that not restricting myself to even a healthy one of late has gotten me diet loco.

Alarm bells rang in my head during lunch today when one of my gf who last saw me in early May (that’s honestly like 6-7 weeks ago) said in endearing Mandarin that she was amazed how quickly I put on.

I did a quick mental calculation and realized that since forming & joining our new LoL (Lady of Leisure) club as we term it, I’ve been walloping a good 4 slices almost every week. And that’s excluding the usual 2 I’d have with the husband on the weekend. Which, if you do simple math = 6 !

I’m freaking out.

Its no wonder I haven’t been able to fit into even the baggiest of shorts. Or been even the least interested in doing any shopping despite the not too fantastic GSS (Great Singapore Sale) going on.

I need restrain, pronto. I don’t like this ‘new’ me.

p/s: A short survey among 5 ladies agreed that Coffee Bean cakes are waaaaaay better than Starbucks. A pity, considering how much of a Starbucks fan I am.