Indulgence

Indulgence is said to be the inability to resist the gratification of desires or whims. So with that phrase in mind, I caved in and bought 3 more dangling earrings to add to my collection. They were pretty affordable and I found them at those trinket shops at Galleria.



Now I'm running out of space on that tiny abaca box to hang my earrings. By the way, that abaca box contains a wind chime which was my wedding giveaway to the few guests who were witness to our marital union almost 2 years ago. =)



P.S.
I bought the above earrings before the Lenten period so I'm not guilt ridden over my frivolous purchases. Yes I know .... excuses ... excuses ... excuses! :D

Oscars

I like watching awards shows. I really mark the dates on my calendar and make sure I wake up early to see it, live. I normally first switch to the red carpet pre-show parade of stars in their designer gowns. Most of them look really fabulous completely adorned with really expensive pieces of sparkling jewelries. While others tend to fall in my I.won't.be.caught.dead.wearing.such.a.hideous.gown category.

I wonder what preparations the stars go through weeks before the grand event. They probably exercise, lift weights or starve themselves. Well I won't be surprised if some of them go for a nip here and a tuck there. After all, I'm sure with their huge earnings they can surely afford a Liposuction to enhance their figures.

Being a movie buff with a reviews blog, I try to watch most of the nominated films. Unless of course, they fall in the sci-fi and/or horror category. In that case, I will just catch it on TV. This year I've managed to see 5 of the 10 nominated movies for Best Picture. I want "The Hurt Locker" to win!

So on March 8 at 6:30am - it's a date for me at the Oscars. I'll probably still be in my nightie nicely parked in front of the TV with a mug of coffee to soak in the glitzy glamor of tinsel town. I can't wait!

Comparison

When we were in Singapore, my digicam was pretty much useless. I had a difficult time using its sliding mechanism feature. To think that I even packed an extra battery, several memory cards and USB drives because I wanted to snap away like there is no tomorrow. Hehe So I was really frustrated! Good thing my dear sister came to my rescue and she willingly lent me her ultra modern digicam so I was able to capture shots of our family bonding vacation. =)

So I've been browsing at some price comparison websites to help me decide on a new digicam. These sites are hugely beneficial for anyone planning to purchase online. They serve as a one stop guide filled with valuable information on all sorts of products. So whether you are planning to buy laptops, pushchair and/or tvs, I highly recommend you visit them before you make your decision.

Online Shopping

Credit card details, expensive shipping costs and identity theft have influenced my decisions to avoid shopping, online. But after I placed my order for the Hearts for Haiti cause, I went ahead and ordered more dangling earrings. I purchased both of them from an Etsy shop.

It is really frustrating how the postal system takes its own sweet time in delivering packages. By the time I received the notice to claim my package I had forgotten all about it.



I even thought that it got lost or worse sent to the wrong address. But thankfully they got here just in time for Valentine's Day! So I got to wear them with my new dress. =)

TGIF

Once again Lent is upon us. It is the time to be reflective and make sacrifices in the hopes of becoming a better person, spiritually. Usually when we eat out I order either Coke Light or Sprite so I've decided to give up soda drinks for Lent, this year.

It is also the time to abstain from eating meat during Fridays. I often find that sticking to this tradition which I've grown accustomed to since my childhood can be quite a challenge. More so when we dine out. It is imperative we find a restaurant which serves only fish or seafood dishes.

So for our dinner tonight, I've decided to cook my tried and tested fish recipe => Tilapia with Gata. I use the powdered coconut milk variety which I mix with half a cup of water. Then I slice onions, garlic and ginger and place them all in a pot. I pour the coconut milk, let it boil for a few minutes then add the Tilapia, season to taste and you're done. Sometimes I also add slices of eggplant to the recipe so we can have some veggies in our diet regimen. Voila a simple yet delicious fish recipe! =)

Culture

During my recent visit to Singapore, I was totally impressed by the vast amount of museums present in this tiny island state. The top notch facilities, the friendly staff and the wide array of interactive exhibits were quite extensive in scope. So I figure even though entrance fees were exorbitant they are truly worth every single cent.

I found this interesting article which describes Singapore's meteoric rise as a post colonial City of Culture and Performance. I totally agree with its contents having had first hand insights in the development of the city. In the same breath, with the recent successful opening of the Resorts World Sentosa, it will further boost the image of the city as a premier destination. Casinos are said to be one of the safest places to visit. The presence of security officers ensures the protection and general well being of its well heeled clientele. Hopefully next time I visit, I can drop by Sentosa to get a glimpse of the casino which I heard has been getting a steady stream of visitors.

Webmaster

I remember returning to our beloved country for good in 2001 with no sense of purpose. I didn't know for sure what I really wanted to do. Until I was influenced by someone to try and hone my skills. So that's when I decided to enroll in a short term diploma course that involved computer appreciation, basic html knowledge and programming. It was a tough 6 months for me because I had to re-adjust to the classroom environment. Thankfully it was a rather small group and my classmates were helpful even though they were like half my age. Heh!

For our final 'thesis' we had to create an interactive website from scratch with e-commerce features. So I had to find a dedicated web hosting program which suited my project. It was really difficult struggling with the programming codes, the html icons but by sheer determination marred with sleepless nights and hair pulling incidences I passed my test. To this day, I still am quite proud of myself for choosing that path towards arming myself with more skills to improve my status. Never mind that the guy who 'inspired' me has long been erased from my contact list, my Facebook account and my life in general. :D

Hearts for Haiti

I discovered this website through blogger Odette who also has an Etsy shop. It is the place to buy and sell all things handmade.

The Hearts for Haiti section offers handmade items on sale with free shipping to any part of the globe. 100% of the proceeds from this shop (after Etsy and PayPal fees) go directly to Doctors Without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org). Hearts for Haiti is an Etsy collective of hundreds of Etsy shops who have generously donated items to raise money so we can assist the relief efforts in Haiti.




So I placed my order and after 2 long weeks, it finally arrived at my mailbox. It is a Lilac and Gold Engraved Balls with Vintaj Brass dangling earrings which I purchased from MichVanetta's shop all the way in the Land Down Under. =)