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...It’s that time of year again. A new year where one look towards the future while reflecting upon the past. I am not one who usually makes New Year's resolutions, for I invariable break them — sometimes before I can write them down. This year, however, I've decided to make my list and I believe I am able to actually do it for 2011;

  1. Stop Overspending: Who does not love to shop? This one will be tough but I promise to stop overspending and start living within my means. I want to genuinely manage and get out of debt and then save money for a rainy day!
  2. Indulge in Moderation: I love to eat and drink...no doubt. I won't say I'll quit eating junk food or not have a sip of alcohol. I'll definitely break it. Instead I promise to indulge in moderation for a more realistic approach to healthier eating.
  3. Get More Sleep: I admit I'm a night owl. I wake up every single morning of my life groggy and soft-headed. I do not find every morning fantastically beautiful – many of them are gray and cold and not at all inspiring. But I'm getting older and I admit I should be getting more sleep. It will certainly require some effort on my part but I promise to get more sleep and I think my body and mind will thank me and appreciate the extra Zs.
  4. Floss Regularly: I promise to floss my teeth and gums regularly!
  5. Do Exercises that Make Me Happy: I've talked and talked and talked about exercising since 2008...then, to get my body in shape for the wedding but I never DID! This past year was a flop too. I promise to do exercises that make me happy that will more likely have me exercising regularly and see weight loss results. 
  6. Recycle: I promise to recycle plastic, paper, glass, aluminum and other recyclable products in order to do something good for the environment.
  7. Give More Affection: I am affectionate but I tend to throw tantrums now and then, especially towards the husband. I promise to be less grumpy, crabby and moody and give more affection every day. A smile, give more hugs, kind words...it's not too terribly hard to show affection to those I care about, right?

I also like to become more organized, get pregnant, share a photo every day for a year and hopefully take a trip or two to visit home and/or a new destination.

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou - Happy New Year and I wish you all the best in 2011. Have a good weekend everyone! :D

xoxo

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Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:42:00 -0800 Saturday http://cchan808.posterous.com/saturday http://cchan808.posterous.com/saturday

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After a storm...today was a pleasant day! The warm rays did my skin some good after being couped up in a freezer box of an office all week! First stop was at the post office to drop off a package with presents for my family back home in Malaysia. Crossing my fingers they'll get it before Christmas since I kinda missed the international mailout deadline. Then, I went to Waikiki to kill some time before heading over to Aloha Tower for the Christmas boat parade.

Just in time for the sunset and some early birds reserving their spot for the boat parade.

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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:25:00 -0800 Headache! http://cchan808.posterous.com/headache http://cchan808.posterous.com/headache

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It's my favorite time of the year but the thought of holiday shopping has/is giving me a headache! It seems to get harder each year and despite having a list...it still isn't easy. I even meant to get most of my holiday shopping done on Black Friday but no such luck since I manage to buy shtuffs only for me. My list...I have my list of names but only a select few have actual gifts written down next to the name. So here I am, still browsing around for gift ideas and hoping to find something for those peoples. Trying to not procrastinate and shop last minute but it seems to happen every year. Good grief!!!

Plus, I need to coordinate with the Hubs around his crazy non-stop work schedule for a potential holiday photo...

 

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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:19:00 -0800 Oh Christmas Tree http://cchan808.posterous.com/oh-christmas-tree http://cchan808.posterous.com/oh-christmas-tree

Hubby and I went shopping for a "real" Christmas tree this after-Thanksgiving weekend. The last three years, we bought from Don Quijote. This year...I decided to try another place and ended up at Home Depot. I also wanted to avoid crowds since I was still recovering from the previous Black Friday shopping frenzy. Personally, I'd prefer to pick my (our) tree from a tree farm or even better to harvest your own tree as seen in the movie, "Deck the Halls" (minus the crazy neighbors, of course!)

Home Depot had a good selection and within minutes, we picked our tree and loaded it on top of a shopping cart...in line to have the bottom of the tree trunk to be cut off. As excited as I was to finally get a tree, I've been slow to start decorating. Perhaps...tonight, I'll bring out the tree trimmings. So far, I've only put on the twinkling lights and we're both enjoying the wonderfully fragrant fresh pine smell!

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Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:31:00 -0800 project http://cchan808.posterous.com/project http://cchan808.posterous.com/project

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Has it been that long since I last posted here?

 

With the year almost winding down to the end...I've gotten to be more lazy. Even the weekends aren't as busy since I'm not out and about at some festival shooting photos with my camera. In fact, I chose to stay home instead of being outdoors with my camera! Even the whole idea of walking more and keeping in shape seem to have been put on hold for some odd reason. Hence, the big and ugly belly, bum and thighs. And with the holiday season fast approaching, I can only imagine it getting BIGGER! :(

 

So I'm starting a new year resolution early. In a couple of days, I'm gonna do the 365 photo challenge. Hah! Bet you thought I was gonna say...EXERCISE more, right? I'll do that after the holidays and won't feel so guilty about eating all that delicious holiday treats. I'll be posting the daily picture both here and flickr.com

I hope I don't give up and in return, it will help me learn a little bit more about photography and my camera. Wish me lots of luck...

 

 

 

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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:06:45 -0800 have children right now http://cchan808.posterous.com/have-children-right-now http://cchan808.posterous.com/have-children-right-now
Now that R and I have gotten married...quite a handful of friends, relatives and even co-workers have been asking us "so, when are you going to have a baby?" That's pressure! And we've only been married for less than 3 months. Funny thing is that my mom and MIL haven't asked and may be keeping it to themselves, even though I KNOW they are so ready for grandchildren.

I'm turning 34 this year, and I know the clock is ticking, those ovaries are turning into prunes as I type this. Guys are lucky in this, that they never have to worry about it! They can have kids when they are 80 years old. Ugh. We're both ready to have kids...we've talked about it and even have names picked out! He wants a big family and I'm comfortable with whatever I can pop out! 2 is perfect...a boy and a girl...and if I have twins on the first try...that's even more awesome! But then again, I also want to spend more time together as a couple, traveling and enjoying opportunities that you won't really have anymore after kids. Is that being selfish?


 

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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:33:53 -0800 a bad hair day http://cchan808.posterous.com/a-bad-hair-day http://cchan808.posterous.com/a-bad-hair-day

it is not easy being a girl!

i want a new hairstyle...actually I just need to trim it but then I want to see how long I can grow it out. no, i really do want a brand new hairstyle. but then again it's not cheap to have my hair done here. if only i was back home *sighs*

i need bangs to cover my huge and hideous forehead. and it seems that my bangs have a tendency to grow a tad too fast and go all out of *whack* after a few weeks.

i was hoping i could just ignore it but i'm tired of wearing a hairband to keep it out of my eyes *ouch* so i made an appointment to go get my bangs trimmed after work.

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Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:15:00 -0800 remembering how to use a kitchen... http://cchan808.posterous.com/remembering-how-to-use-a-kitchen http://cchan808.posterous.com/remembering-how-to-use-a-kitchen
I didn't know how to cook but quickly learned after arriving on this rock that I've grown to love and now call home...Honolulu. Before that, I was your typical pampered "only child" and my parents did the cooking...(oh how I wished it was still like that...)

Cooking...I didn't love it at first. I found it hard and seems like a lot of effort to put in just to make fried rice. Okay so I sound like I am exaggerating but for a college student, that's hard work! To continue on, cooking...develop out of necessity as eating out simply implanted holes in my pockets. But I am glad I learned how to cook as I started to enjoy it and am able to cook my Malaysian food whenever I get a sudden craving.

Then last year happened! I take that back. It actually started when I went back to college for my MBA in 2006. Because of our crazy schedules not syncing, eating out made things easy but not so much on our budget. Plus because it became somewhat of a daily routine and I had more than my share of stress to deal with ~ adjusting with going back to school while working...and then a wedding to plan...cooking was not a priority.

So now that things are back to being normal...I realize I should get back into the kitchen and cook. Hubby and I have added more than our share of calories and portion, so homemade meals will at least allow us to keep a better eye on what we consume. Easier said than done but I will do it. I need to get my kitchen mojo back...and let's hope I remember to press down on the "cook" button on the rice cooker!

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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:14:23 -0800 tsunami warning http://cchan808.posterous.com/tsunami-warning-25 http://cchan808.posterous.com/tsunami-warning-25
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Yes, the tsunami warning sirens woke me up at 7am. And the one I heard was the second one, with the first one going off at 6am which I slept through. First heard about this possible tsunami warning last night following a massive earthquake in Chile.

So since 7am, I had the TV on the news channel, then my PC onto to Twitter for updates. Then showered, filled water bottles, made breakfast, lunch and dinner and also took some shots of Ala Moana Beach Park from my lanai.


At. 1:45pm - Tsunami warning officially canceled for Hawaii.


Don't judge me, but I may walk to either Ala Moana or Waikiki beach later in the day to check things out. Don't worry...I will be cautious and remain alert!

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Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:45:10 -0800 what a day! http://cchan808.posterous.com/what-a-day-100 http://cchan808.posterous.com/what-a-day-100

This day pretty much sucks! Maybe a walk at the beach park may help clear my head...

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