Sometimes, there are friends that you know are great and amazing people...but you don't really realize how amazing they are until something happens!
Recently, I was in a situation which the details don't matter too much. But my friend didn't say anything the whole time I was in the situation. It wasn't anything dangerous or detrimental to my health so it was an extra reason to not say anything.
Either way, she kept her mouth shut until recently because my situation ended and it was because I made a decision about things. That's when my friend came up to me and talked to me about what had happened. At first I was confused at why she didn't say anything. But she made it clear that it wasn't her place to judge, or to make comments. And I'm so glad she didn't.
Because she didn't say anything, I had to go through this situation and at the end of it all, I really learned a lot. It really was a life lesson that I won't forget.
So as much as we expect great friends to guide us and support us by being there all the time, sometimes it's those friends who stay back when they know it's best that know how to support us best.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Burning It
One of my co-workers recently lost over 100 pounds. That is so awesome. She's tiny now!!! And she's literally a different person. I love it!!! I think she should teach the rest of us. If anything, we should have some workouts at the office with her. What's her secret to having a fat burner body? Well, everything that we know we should be doing...eating less crap, less white flour, eating well and exercising.
How she keeps her motivation, I have no clue. But it's just so nice to see someone who has struggled with her weight for so long make so much headway. Now, when people are turning to look at her, they're thinking that she's done an amazing job with her body.
How she keeps her motivation, I have no clue. But it's just so nice to see someone who has struggled with her weight for so long make so much headway. Now, when people are turning to look at her, they're thinking that she's done an amazing job with her body.
Inside Out
I've heard that saying of "you are what you eat." Makes sense...goes along with that saying of garbage in, garbage out. Now...if I could shove less garbage in me.
Anyways, I saw an ad for people with acne. Didn't think much about it. But I thought it was interesting that they really took the approach of what you put inside your body will affect how your body is outside. Acneticin is its name.
I've never personally tried it, but I think the idea is good!
Anyways, I saw an ad for people with acne. Didn't think much about it. But I thought it was interesting that they really took the approach of what you put inside your body will affect how your body is outside. Acneticin is its name.
I've never personally tried it, but I think the idea is good!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hair
Today, I brought my 2 girls in for a haircut. For my eldest kid, this is only her 4th haircut of her life. The first time I took her, she just had a lot of dead hair. Time for it to go. And then each time from there, I just let her grow her hair out, and then cut it when it gets too long.
For my youngest, I think she likes the experience of getting her haircut. Today was only the 2nd in her life.
Both of them wanted shorter hair. Shorter to me is a trim. But no, they wanted a good chunk cut off. They both wanted it shoulder length. I was worried that they'd do it, and then cry because it was "too" short. The hairdressers asked them numerous times, "are you sure you want it that short? Once it's gone, it's gone."
Each time, both girls answered that they wanted it chopped to their shoulders (that's a good 6 inches or so off their hair length). I think it was more me that had a problem with it being so short.
But now that it's done, they are beaming because they love their new haircut. They love the length and the body of it. If anything, it feel so much lighter for them. Summer is around the corner and I don't want them steaming hot.
I'm really happy that they love their new do. And I'm extra happy that they didn't regret the shorter hair...I don't think I could have dealt with the tears!
For my youngest, I think she likes the experience of getting her haircut. Today was only the 2nd in her life.
Both of them wanted shorter hair. Shorter to me is a trim. But no, they wanted a good chunk cut off. They both wanted it shoulder length. I was worried that they'd do it, and then cry because it was "too" short. The hairdressers asked them numerous times, "are you sure you want it that short? Once it's gone, it's gone."
Each time, both girls answered that they wanted it chopped to their shoulders (that's a good 6 inches or so off their hair length). I think it was more me that had a problem with it being so short.
But now that it's done, they are beaming because they love their new haircut. They love the length and the body of it. If anything, it feel so much lighter for them. Summer is around the corner and I don't want them steaming hot.
I'm really happy that they love their new do. And I'm extra happy that they didn't regret the shorter hair...I don't think I could have dealt with the tears!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Nabob
Ok, so one of my latest product testing items was Nabob Coffee. I like coffee and I feel like I need an IV of that stuff on most days. So I was quite excited to try the stuff.
When I received my package, I was quite suprised, because I received 2 full canisters. I thought they would be the small pack...enough for a cup or something. But no, full on canisters. Well, my excitement definitely peaked. Big samples are awesome!
I got a breakfast blend and original. And both smelled great when I opened them. After trying them, not bad at all considering it's a "store" brand. I'm not a huge fan of "store" brand coffees. They don't seem to have the ooomph of a name brand coffee such as a certain Seattle chain if you get my drift!
But I was pleasantly suprised. However, if I were to buy it again, I think I'd stick with the original. The breakfast blend was lighter. And honestly, sometimes you need that big whack of caffeine in the morning. Nothing else will do.
When I received my package, I was quite suprised, because I received 2 full canisters. I thought they would be the small pack...enough for a cup or something. But no, full on canisters. Well, my excitement definitely peaked. Big samples are awesome!
I got a breakfast blend and original. And both smelled great when I opened them. After trying them, not bad at all considering it's a "store" brand. I'm not a huge fan of "store" brand coffees. They don't seem to have the ooomph of a name brand coffee such as a certain Seattle chain if you get my drift!
But I was pleasantly suprised. However, if I were to buy it again, I think I'd stick with the original. The breakfast blend was lighter. And honestly, sometimes you need that big whack of caffeine in the morning. Nothing else will do.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Sun
Sun, sun, Mr. Golden sun,
Please shine down on,
Please shine down on...me!
Yep, my kids were singing it today. And I couldn't help but sing along. I must say, even the nastiest people in the office were even nice today...all because the sun was out, there was a slight breeze, and it was just an overall stunning weather day.
Here's hoping for more days like this. Oh, it just makes me so happy!
Please shine down on,
Please shine down on...me!
Yep, my kids were singing it today. And I couldn't help but sing along. I must say, even the nastiest people in the office were even nice today...all because the sun was out, there was a slight breeze, and it was just an overall stunning weather day.
Here's hoping for more days like this. Oh, it just makes me so happy!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Comings and Goings
The stars are doing some weird things to this Aries chick. I'm still continuing to get the really good stories and really bad stories this week. But added to that is comings and goings of friends.
I recently was contacted by 2 of my friends that they were now leaving BC. One was to leave for Toronto (damn that city for taking so many good people!) and the other one is heading back to Singapore. Though part of me is sad that they are leaving, the rest of me is so very happy for them. Sometimes, friends leaving is not a bad thing because they are getting what they want out of life. For my Toronto bound friend, she has been stuck in such a rut with work, and this new job out there is what she totally needs! She will be with some family which will make the transition easier...but she gets to live out an adventure right now...it's exactly what she needs out of life right now.
And my lovely Singaporean friend will be leaving after settling here for 2 years. He goes back to an amazing policy maker position so up his alley. And he's made the decision he will stay there for the new future to set up some real roots there. I'm really happy to hear that as he really felt that part of his life was missing. He will be leaving shortly, but already, I can hear the excitement of him building his life the way he wants. Excellent.
But to all my leaving friends, some have returned into my life. One I had lunch with today. We got caught up on so many aspects of our life and she even told me she was pregnant. Good, good news.
The other one, I had the longest chat with today and it was just so refreshing and wonderful! Just pure giggles. I just about peed my pants because I was laughing so hard.
Sometimes that's just the cycle of friends, they come in and out of your life...and there's no judgement on my part about this. Nor is there any judgement on theirs. We're all busy and we have our own lives. And the fact that we can have some good moments together, even though they are far and few these days is a beautiful thing.
I recently was contacted by 2 of my friends that they were now leaving BC. One was to leave for Toronto (damn that city for taking so many good people!) and the other one is heading back to Singapore. Though part of me is sad that they are leaving, the rest of me is so very happy for them. Sometimes, friends leaving is not a bad thing because they are getting what they want out of life. For my Toronto bound friend, she has been stuck in such a rut with work, and this new job out there is what she totally needs! She will be with some family which will make the transition easier...but she gets to live out an adventure right now...it's exactly what she needs out of life right now.
And my lovely Singaporean friend will be leaving after settling here for 2 years. He goes back to an amazing policy maker position so up his alley. And he's made the decision he will stay there for the new future to set up some real roots there. I'm really happy to hear that as he really felt that part of his life was missing. He will be leaving shortly, but already, I can hear the excitement of him building his life the way he wants. Excellent.
But to all my leaving friends, some have returned into my life. One I had lunch with today. We got caught up on so many aspects of our life and she even told me she was pregnant. Good, good news.
The other one, I had the longest chat with today and it was just so refreshing and wonderful! Just pure giggles. I just about peed my pants because I was laughing so hard.
Sometimes that's just the cycle of friends, they come in and out of your life...and there's no judgement on my part about this. Nor is there any judgement on theirs. We're all busy and we have our own lives. And the fact that we can have some good moments together, even though they are far and few these days is a beautiful thing.
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