Hugh Jackman, the sexiest man alive, is married to...

A much older and even overweight woman for the last 16 years!!! Hey I'm so impressed! So there is such a thing as good looking men who look beyond the looks and the body! She is 13 years older than he is, so they got married when he was 28 and she was 41!! Wow!! Check out pictures of him with his wife. She is beautiful in her own way, and I think he's smart enough to choose someone like her, not a young bimbo who may look good but is so whiny or spoilt! Three cheers to Hugh! By the way he's so hot too! Now I have no qualms about dating younger men cos now i know they can really be sincere!

11 mood-boosting foods

1. Mussels (yuks I can't eat these but I did learn to eat raw oysters recently)
2. Lemon macaroons (yes to these anytime, good or bad mood)
3. Pastured or free-range eggs
4. Cherry tomatoes
5. Honey
6. Asparagus
7. Greek yogurt (I'm eating these everyday already, is that why I'm usually bubbly?)
8. Dark chocolate
9. Grass-fed lamb
10. Blue potatoes
11. Swiss chard ( a kind of leafy green)

Ok there u are! No excuse for being in a bad mood yeah!
And of cos, more importantly, surround yourself with positive smiling and happy people! People who make you feel gooood!

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My new super zoom camera!!

Got this at best denki yesterday- model is Panasonic LZ20 . Din expect I can get this kind of neck sling camera for only $274! Looking forward to taking lots and lots of shots!!

Love is within me

God really cares for me! When I handed him my broken heart, I was flooded with texts from my friends and even people I have not contacted for over 7 years! My whatsapp was suddenly so busy and alive with chats that I could hardly keep up... I know this is God taking care of my heart. Truly if He did not spare his own son but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not together with Jesus, freely give us all things? I rested in Him and allowed His love to do the healing. He knows how I feel and He will provide for my needs. I had a great Friday and Saturday nite out with friends and admirers, a restful Sunday and this week looks packed with dates and appointments too. I can't believe it. Truly God is at work while I rested.
I was even woken up this morning with texts from my friends! How nice.. not people who see me as a booty call but people who like being with me and have fun with me. I felt so loved. Made pancakes and  now having my coffee and listening to music. Looking forward to my evening out tonite after cooking dinner and my golf session with my buddies tomorrow!
Move on, baby!

Letting go..

I was really hurt recently by someone I loved and gave so much to. As I retreated and tried to deal with the pain, I realised I can't blame this person for treating me the way he did. I no longer mean anything much to him hence my needs aren't important to him anymore. If someone really cares for another, they will go out of their way to spend time with them. But when the love is no longer there, there's no more desire to be with the other person, less care how they feel. The best thing for me is to let go, wish him all the best and move on to find hearts that can accept me. No point crying over spilt milk. I have loved and lost. I'm sure there are plenty out there who understand what I'm going through. I don't want to be a convenience store in this person's life- just for him to come by and meet his needs quickly n leave. I'm worth far more than that, I know. I won't allow myself to be treated like that anymore.

Breakfast Solo at coffee & toast

A beautiful Sunday ahead. Feeling so loved and favoured and happy. I have all things in Christ !

One hell of a circuit workout

http://exercise.about.com/library/blcardiostrengthcircuit.htm

Did this on a Thursday and today my glutes still ache! What an awesome workout! 3 cheers!

Love with the heart, lust with the eyes

I've finally come to the place where I learnt that what the eyes want is mostly lust and what the heart wants is love. I'm in love with a man who may not have a six pack but in my heart he has that and more, cos I love his attitude, his personality and his style. I won't love him more if he looks like a ripped hunk with popping veins. It doesn't matter. In fact if he has that body and his personality sucks, I'm going to dump him! I love him the way he is and he still turns me on like crazy! Well I hope he will still love me when I don't look like the slim sexy woman he first met..

Perfection is not going to bring you happiness

WARNING: THAT PERFECT BODY ISN’T GOING TO BRING YOU JACK SHIT
Posted by Andrea Owen on March 13, 2012 · 45 Comments
I’ve been exercising most of my life. I’ve belonged to a gym consistently since I was 19 years old. Small gyms, all women’s gyms, big chain gyms and body building gyms. In 2005 I worked corporately for the American Council on Exercise and during that time got certified as a personal trainer. I also worked for a short while training clients. All this resume stuff to tell you I’ve seen my fair share of women going after their golden ticket: the perfect body.
And I may be speaking to a brick wall here- but I’ll say it anyway. This “perfect body” that we speak of; the one we see airbrushed in magazines, catalogs, billboards, commercials (yes, even commercials are fake) and even on Facebook and Pinterest doesn’t bring you anything. And I’ve heard the argument 1,000 times: “But, it brings me confidence. I feel better about myself when my thighs are slim/ass is firm/stomach is flat/arms are tone/whatever”.
And my question to that is…..Why?
Why would a flat stomach bring you confidence? Why would slim hips make you feel good about yourself? And if you think it really does, I call bullshit.
You may be calling me a total bitch right now. That’s fine (it’s not the first time). You might be saying, “This lady has no freaking idea what she’s talking about”. That’s okay too. And if you’re thinking that- you’re exactly the person I’m speaking to.
I speak from experience and I speak for the hundreds of girls and women I’ve seen over the years. In gyms, in locker rooms, in classrooms, at parties, anywhere. Because I used to be that girl who thought my ticket to happiness, my ticket to love, my ticket to everything valuable was this perfect body. Cunning, baffling and powerful.
Here’s what I know for sure. I know this for sure not only because it’s been my experience, but I’ve seen it over and over with other women who have come to this realization:
What you have going on on the outside, says jack shit about what you have going on on the inside. You can covet all day long someone else’s body and pick yours apart, or even hate your own, but having that outside package that you so badly want will give you nothing but a false sense of happiness. An empty prize. It may very well make you happy for a very short time. You may have made a goal that you put on yourself to lose weight or get to a certain size and you got there. But, if you’re relying on that weight or size to bring you the happiness and fulfillment that you’re missing, you’re in for a major disappointment, my friend.
Try working on your inside first. Try facing your demons, because lord knows you have them. We all do. Try coping in ways that feed your soul instead of coping by hustling and scrambling to look perfect for everyone else. Because the people that really care what your body looks like, should not be worth a shit to you.
Don’t know where to start? Ask yourself this:
What are you afraid might happen if you didn’t have that perfect body?
Afraid someone might not love you? Afraid you aren’t worthy? What is it?
Truth: You are worthy of love no matter what your body looks like.
What are you not facing while you’re so busy on your quest for that perfect body?
What’s going on in your life that needs your immediate attention that you’re ignoring? Your marriage or relationships? Your job that sucks? Your lack of self-love? What?
Truth: Those last imaginary 5 pounds isn’t the answer. Another workout isn’t the answer. YOUR attention to your life is the answer.
How do you cope with life’s hard times? (And don’t act like you don’t have any!) How do you feel your feelings?
Truth: If you numb your feelings or go unconscious when you don’t want to feel something not only will it not go away, it will get worse. Try facing it. Break down in a crying heap if you need to. Be vulnerable. Be messy. Be imperfect. Be a train wreck.
And here’s one last truth: If and when you get to a place where you’ve worked for and achieved this “perfect body”, there will always be something else. Something else that isn’t right about your outside appearance. And you’ll try to fix that too. And while you’re trying to fix that, there is something else inside you that is dying for your attention. Please don’t spend another day lying to yourself thinking that this “perfect body” is the answer to your problems. Please don’t spend another night in bed thinking, “What is WRONG with me?” Please don’t spend another day criticizing yourself and wishing your body were different. It’s an assault on your soul.
Every bit of you is perfect, unique and amazing. So many people love and adore you to pieces. Start believing them.
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Finally! Someone wrote what I’ve been saying for a long time. All these poor people working so hard for the perfect body will eventually realize it’s not the end of the rainbow. If you should lose weight for health reasons, that’s one thing. But if you’re losing weight to “start living life”, you’re wasting your life away. You’re also living your life on someone else’s terms.
We all seem to want so much perfection; perfect body, perfect income (when is enough enough?), perfect house, car, gadgets, etc., and we end up spending our whole lives never realizing that those are things that JUST DON’T MATTER! Our families, friends, hobbies, things that make us smile and feel good, and things that we do to help others feel good; those things matter.

I wish I could wave a magic wand and everyone would realize this.

What is really beautuful

There's no end to beautiful looking women out there who will attract the eyes of men.. There is no telling when the man you love deeply will stray and fall out of love for you. You begin to look old and your figure gets out of shape. At the same time he starts saying 'I love you' less and looks distracted when you are together. You try hard to look younger and slimmer and even some men start noticing you but the man you love doesn't notice...
It struck me as I was meditating on what is really beautiful that.. Looks, figure and sex appeal will fade inevitably. But what continues to attract is patience, kindness, grace and understanding. That's how some relationships stand the test of time.

The bible says that love is all this..
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

To be really beautiful, it's to love. not to have a pretty face or sexy body or dress well.

Front Crawl Crazy

Last night, I did my 4 sets of 4 continuous laps of front crawl - total of 16 laps frontcrawl with 6 laps breaststroke! Wow, the feeling is out of this world! I can't wait to do it again! Feel leaner and stronger already, hee. I know I'd eventually be able to swim 5 laps soon... looking forward to that day :)

Next week I'm going to run 2.4 km twice a week, swim this awesome 4 sets twice too...and see how my energy level goes....

The best judge is myself - how I feel.

My daily treat

I found out how to make my own daily yogurt treat at work! I bought my own small plastic tubs, put in Greek yogurt and honey and sprinkled muesli on it. Tastes like ice cream!! So cheap too! Less than $1 per serving compared to $2-$3 a tub from supermarts . Delicious and refreshing!! Look at it! I look forward to eating it after a few hours in the heat!!

My pals@work

Food Cravings...

What I'm craving to eat lately especially after my Perth trip is- tiong bahru chwee Kway, al azhar noorth indian food, katong laksa, far east plaza claypot rice and mee Siam! And of cos a good lontong stall. Wonder where to find one??

Great workout

Just had my run cum stair climbing workout with Donnie Yen in my mind a my inspiration! Soaked through with perspiration now!

Going to do my stretching and then cook Yakiudon for my darling boy, for whom I'm staying home today. Had to turn down a few social invitations today as I felt he needs my company to stay focused on his studies. Once Octiber is over, I'd be letting my hair down!!

Donnie Yen- my hero, my aspiration

Look at him- so strong, sexy and youthful! He's actually a year older than me! Who says men in their forties can't look good? In fact it's easy for men and women to look good in their twenties but once they pass 30, many start losing their muscle tone and shape, citing work and family as excuses. Well it's their own loss, co I too had work n family in my thirties but I did not use them as excuses not to keep fit. I was so fit in my late thirties that my ex principal asked me to be her trainer! Later in my early fortes I even added studies, but it still did not deter me from keeping slim and fit. That's why I'm choosing Donnie Yen to be my role model cos he's older than me but still fighting fit! Many may argue that it is his job to keep fit but regardless of that, we can all put in at least 30 min a day to keep fit and more if it is not enough.

Recently at City Hall, I met a caucasian that kinda looked like him. The build, the eyes and the smile. But too bad I'm married but it's still an ego-booster to be noticed by such a hunk!

Well I'm inspired to continue to train hard but also play hard. I've done my part to bring up two lovely kids and I'm still taking care of their father. But what I still lack isn't found at home. Nothing can stop me from going for what I want and need. Interestingly, I have simian lines on both hands and it's been said that people with such characteristics are rare, different and intense. They are very emotional and focused on reaching their goals. No wonder I'm an all or nothing person. I have been criticized for being like this but I don't care, I am who I am and I'm determined to find that missing link in my heart..

I am a blue rose, not a human

How can I be expected to be ordinary like most other humans, when I'm not one? I'm a blue rose in human form but my heart, spirit and soul is that of a blue rose. I knew I was not ordinary when I was a kid. I don't know if it was my family circumstances that shaped me to be what I am or because I'm a blue rose, I'm born into such a family. But here I am. 48 years of human existence but my heart and soul is still young cos a blue rose lives for hundred and thousands of years..

Don't expect me to love like an ordinary human does, or think like one. so don't be surprised when I shock you with my 'weird' acts or behaviour, haha. Even the fortune teller told my mom when I was young that I was not ordinary...

More teachers day pics

These were taken by my fren Margie. She's the pretty one with the short hair. I couldn't take my eyes off her the whole night!! I think I'm infatuated with her, haha.. The guy I took the pic with is my 'brother', also in the PE dept. We are very close n used to eat out together. Recently he said, hey we haven't gone out to eat recently hor? Well I'm touched he still wants to! I can be at home with him cos he is non judgemental and very encouraging. Even when I share my weaknesses and Setbacks with him, he will always turn it around to make it into something positive. It's really nice to have someone like that in yr life. Well enjoy the pics. These ppl are very precious on my life right now. When I was shopping at Fremantle market I spent my time looking for personalised gifts for them. I know things won't be like this forever but for now I want to cherish and enjoy their company as much as I can. Create as many good memories as possible to fill up my album of life ..

Teacher Day dinner

Appreciation

One of the most powerful things in this world is not success or money. It is appreciation. Without it, success and money is worth nothing. I know of people who are successful but do not appreciate those who have helped them achieve it or appreciate the people in their lives who lend support. It is not just the big things that people do for it, but the litte small things that matter. Once we think we are self-sufficient and no longer need these people or their presence, then that is when we end up alone in our success and no one to share it with. Yes, we may be able to make new friends and connections but if we do not know how to appreciate people, we end up losing them too.

A woman, in particular, needs appreciation from her partner. Once neglected and put on the back burner, she feels unloved. A woman needs her man to make her feel sexy, feminine and wanted before she can respond to him. Many men once they have chased and gotten their partners, ignore this part and then wonder why their women are so cold towards them when they want intimacy. Physical intimacy starts long before the act in the bedroom - the loving word, texts, gestures and calls...

If a woman is not worth all that, then it is just a physical act and don't blame her for not giving her heart and soul into it.

Catching up on my Movies

Haven't been to the movies for a loooong time and finally got my movie fix two weekends in a row. Watched the Expendables 2 last Monday and Batman yesterday night. Great movies, great company! Yeah, I'm glad I've got movie buddies, especially now that my kids are watching movies with their frens and no longer with me.. New phase of life - so roll with the 'punches'...seek out new ways to meet my needs. I like watching movies but why watch them alone when I can watch it with someone who is equally into this sort of thing, and still can go for supper and chat after that?  I'm certainly entering into a new phase of my life - the empty nest phase - slowly easing into it... was hard at first (read my earlier posts on how 'lonely' I felt during the weekends) but now that I've got company and friends who are equally 'lonely' on weekends, I don't have to lament anymore. In fact, I've got company during the weekdays too! Now my social calendar is so full - I've got to actually juggle it. But it's a great feeling to connect. Human beings are essentially gregarious creatures. They need families and they need friends to be close to. If families aren't there to meet their social and emotional needs, there's always friends and  acquaintances. The more I make an effort to reach out to people and meet them and know them, I realise there is a world of strangers waiting to be 'discovered'. Strangely, I myself am also discovering more of myself as I interact with new contacts. I guess different people bring out different aspects of me - depending on their interests, personalities and life experiences. Looking forward to my weekends now   - it's no longer just filled with housework and exercise. In fact I have to space out my housework throughout the week so that I can find time to go out on Friday, Sat and even Sunday! When I came back last night at 2 am, my family remarked - "wow, mummy is now coming back even later than us!"

Grand night@fairmont