Day 427
I'm going for Jacky Cheung's concert tomorrow and have to miss Body Combat class so I went for Body Attack today. It's not as tiring as the first time I went with Jasmine but I still managed to get a good sweat. I think my body is getting used to the workouts, I don't get body aches anymore so I'm trying to push myself harder to go for more classes. My 3 month Scoopon deal with Re-creation Health Club will expire at the end of November and I think I might sign on to be a regular member. I really like the Body Combat classes.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
I DID IT!
Day 426
This is one of the most memorable days in my life.
After 17 years, I finally took the plunge. I CUT MY HAIR. Well, it's not really a big deal for many people, they cut their hair short as and when they feel like it. But for me, cutting my hair short is a very very big deal. I have been keeping my hair long since I was 13. I cringe whenever I look at pictures with me in short hair. Short hair is an absolute no-no for me. I don't enjoy going to the hairdresser as I'm always fearful that they'll cut away too much of my hair or give me an ugly fringe. I always think that I look better before the haircut. But deep down, I always hope that one day, I would meet a hair stylist who can give me a haircut that makes me look pretty. But till now, I haven't found one. Perhaps the problem doesn't lie with the hair stylist, it lies with my face. I mean, if you have a pretty face, you can get away with any hairstyle. I don't have a pretty face, so I use my long hair to hide my fat and not so pretty face. People around me know that I only trim, never cut, my hair. So cutting my hair short is really a very very big deal for me.
I haven't been able to find a job since I got here and people have been telling me to use the time to do things that I've always wanted to do but never had the time to do. Well, this is something that I've always wanted to do. I've been asking myself the same question for years, will I look good with short hair? I never dared to do it in Singapore, if it turns out to be a disaster, I would probably be so depressed that I won't want to step out of my house. But over here, I don't have to face anyone so I guess this is the best time to do it.
Comments I got from the family
Mama Goh: 剪了好像小妹妹。
Guma: 好看，好像 Ting Ting。
Xiaogu: 不像她 hor, 好像外国人，像韩剧里面的人。
Mei: You look younger.
Bro: You look like s****!
Papa Goh: 看了比较年轻。
Well, based on the above comments, I'm sure you can guess how my new hairstyle looks. At least I have a year's time to grow it back! For better or for worse, I'm just glad that I did it! And I know the answer to the question has bugged me for years. No, I don't look good with short hair. Haha. Now I'm going to grow it long and then perm it!
This is one of the most memorable days in my life.
After 17 years, I finally took the plunge. I CUT MY HAIR. Well, it's not really a big deal for many people, they cut their hair short as and when they feel like it. But for me, cutting my hair short is a very very big deal. I have been keeping my hair long since I was 13. I cringe whenever I look at pictures with me in short hair. Short hair is an absolute no-no for me. I don't enjoy going to the hairdresser as I'm always fearful that they'll cut away too much of my hair or give me an ugly fringe. I always think that I look better before the haircut. But deep down, I always hope that one day, I would meet a hair stylist who can give me a haircut that makes me look pretty. But till now, I haven't found one. Perhaps the problem doesn't lie with the hair stylist, it lies with my face. I mean, if you have a pretty face, you can get away with any hairstyle. I don't have a pretty face, so I use my long hair to hide my fat and not so pretty face. People around me know that I only trim, never cut, my hair. So cutting my hair short is really a very very big deal for me.
I haven't been able to find a job since I got here and people have been telling me to use the time to do things that I've always wanted to do but never had the time to do. Well, this is something that I've always wanted to do. I've been asking myself the same question for years, will I look good with short hair? I never dared to do it in Singapore, if it turns out to be a disaster, I would probably be so depressed that I won't want to step out of my house. But over here, I don't have to face anyone so I guess this is the best time to do it.
Comments I got from the family
Mama Goh: 剪了好像小妹妹。
Guma: 好看，好像 Ting Ting。
Xiaogu: 不像她 hor, 好像外国人，像韩剧里面的人。
Mei: You look younger.
Bro: You look like s****!
Papa Goh: 看了比较年轻。
Well, based on the above comments, I'm sure you can guess how my new hairstyle looks. At least I have a year's time to grow it back! For better or for worse, I'm just glad that I did it! And I know the answer to the question has bugged me for years. No, I don't look good with short hair. Haha. Now I'm going to grow it long and then perm it!
Eat Out - Hanumarn Thai Restaurant
Day 426
We finally went to Hanumarn Thai - the extremely popular restaurant. Is it really so popular that it's fully booked every weekend or is it because we're using the Scoopon voucher? This is the most troublesome deal I've bought. First, they do not accept phone bookings for Scoopons, only emails and it took me 5 emails before I finally managed to secure a table. Second, every time I try to book for that particular week, it's full and I was told to try and book at least 2-3 weeks in advance. And then, you must bring along a copy of the printed voucher, you can't just show it on your phone. So much trouble for a meal!
The restaurant is spacious, clean and cosy but we were seated next to the balcony and we felt rather cold throughout the dinner. The restaurant is clearly understaffed. Many of the tables were not cleared and staff had no time to clear them as they were busying serving diners. We were ready to order after 10 mins but it took them another 10 mins to notice us and take our order. I think the menu that we were given was different and rather limited when compared to their online menu. Not sure if that's because we're there on a Scoopon deal or they've changed their menu.
Prices are a little on the high side, these 5 dishes plus rice and 2 soft drinks already cost $93. Was it worth the price? No, the food was a little disappointing. All the dishes, except the fish cake, tasted sweet. Perhaps we should have requested for them to be spicy but we weren't asked about the level of spiciness when they took our orders so what we had is what they usually serve and they are all sweet. Mr Tan doesn't like the food at all as he's not a fan of sweet stuff, except chocolates. We weren't really full at the end of the meal and would gladly top up the difference if we exceed the value but sweet Thai food isn't our cup of tea, so farewell, Hanumarn, we'll never meet again.
We finally went to Hanumarn Thai - the extremely popular restaurant. Is it really so popular that it's fully booked every weekend or is it because we're using the Scoopon voucher? This is the most troublesome deal I've bought. First, they do not accept phone bookings for Scoopons, only emails and it took me 5 emails before I finally managed to secure a table. Second, every time I try to book for that particular week, it's full and I was told to try and book at least 2-3 weeks in advance. And then, you must bring along a copy of the printed voucher, you can't just show it on your phone. So much trouble for a meal!The restaurant is spacious, clean and cosy but we were seated next to the balcony and we felt rather cold throughout the dinner. The restaurant is clearly understaffed. Many of the tables were not cleared and staff had no time to clear them as they were busying serving diners. We were ready to order after 10 mins but it took them another 10 mins to notice us and take our order. I think the menu that we were given was different and rather limited when compared to their online menu. Not sure if that's because we're there on a Scoopon deal or they've changed their menu.
Scoopon's deal
$39 for $100 worth of any food and drinks at Hanumarn Thai
Tonight's menu
Tom Yum Goong - 1 serve for each of us
Thai Fish Cake
Prawn Dumplings (I wanted Prawn Golden Bags but ordered wrongly)
Green Curry Chicken
Stir-fried vegetables
Eat Out - Laksa House
Day 426
Today is THE day - I'm cutting my hair short. But before that, I need to fill my stomach, in case I'm too depressed to have my dinner after my haircut. The plan was to eat at Dessert House but we ended up at Laksa House - a new eatery opposite Dessert House. Well, it's a day for all things new!
The good - It's not noisy, it's not crowded so you don't have to shout to be heard. There's a promo going on - you get a free drink when you order any of the dishes on the special menu which include dishes like Char Kway Teow, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Laksa, Salt and Pepper Chicken Ribs etc.
The bad - The food is not as tasty as Dessert House although you are paying almost the same price. I think Laksa House is slightly cheaper by a few cents for certain dishes.
Dessert House is still our fave cheap eat-and-get-out place.
Today is THE day - I'm cutting my hair short. But before that, I need to fill my stomach, in case I'm too depressed to have my dinner after my haircut. The plan was to eat at Dessert House but we ended up at Laksa House - a new eatery opposite Dessert House. Well, it's a day for all things new!
The good - It's not noisy, it's not crowded so you don't have to shout to be heard. There's a promo going on - you get a free drink when you order any of the dishes on the special menu which include dishes like Char Kway Teow, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Laksa, Salt and Pepper Chicken Ribs etc.
The bad - The food is not as tasty as Dessert House although you are paying almost the same price. I think Laksa House is slightly cheaper by a few cents for certain dishes.
Dessert House is still our fave cheap eat-and-get-out place.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Mr Tan's cooked breakfast
Day 426
Woke up today to find breakfast on the table! Thank you, Mr Tan! :)
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