I have known my brother for 19 years. I have fought with him, despised him, cried because of him, laughed with him, hated him and loved him. But yesterday he became a different man. It was no longer my older brother's job to annoy and irritate me. It was his job to love another, to care for another, to have and to hold another. It was his job to be a husband, and some day soon enough, to also be a father. And though everyone else but the lovely couple, is on the fence about the whole shebang, we all gathered to witness and celebrate their union.Tuesday, January 29, 2013
♡ Wedding Day ♡
I have known my brother for 19 years. I have fought with him, despised him, cried because of him, laughed with him, hated him and loved him. But yesterday he became a different man. It was no longer my older brother's job to annoy and irritate me. It was his job to love another, to care for another, to have and to hold another. It was his job to be a husband, and some day soon enough, to also be a father. And though everyone else but the lovely couple, is on the fence about the whole shebang, we all gathered to witness and celebrate their union.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
♡ A Fresh Beginning ♡
I am currently in the process of re-designing my blog. So bare with me while I this page is under construction. I am on the look out for a new background layout that is bright, lively, happy, colourful, fresh, and friendly, all that jazz. So until then I am using a generic one that is supplied by blogspot. I have yet to decide if I want to change up the layout since that might muddle a lot of my older posts up but we'll see. Maybe change is necessary.
I've made up my mind that this blog will no longer be titled 'Anything and Everything' I choose that originally purely because I couldn't think of anything else and I really wanted to get my blog up and running so I just went with it. But I've had a year to get use to the name and even though I like it, I feel like this new designing process should also include a change on name. So from here on out this blog is now titled 'It's a Yan's World'....... maybe, I'm still kindaaa not too sure out it. But I like the concept of 'my world'. Hopefully you get where the title is from,,, kind of a play on words of 'It's a man's world'.... yer I'm not funny or that creative so any suggestions are MORE than welcomed, in fact I insist!!!! HELP ME!!!
I've made up my mind that this blog will no longer be titled 'Anything and Everything' I choose that originally purely because I couldn't think of anything else and I really wanted to get my blog up and running so I just went with it. But I've had a year to get use to the name and even though I like it, I feel like this new designing process should also include a change on name. So from here on out this blog is now titled 'It's a Yan's World'....... maybe, I'm still kindaaa not too sure out it. But I like the concept of 'my world'. Hopefully you get where the title is from,,, kind of a play on words of 'It's a man's world'.... yer I'm not funny or that creative so any suggestions are MORE than welcomed, in fact I insist!!!! HELP ME!!!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Day 5: Shlump Day
I hit my wall. I woke up today with no energy and even less motivation. But for the sake of my goal, I got out of bed... after spending 10mins on instgram. I tried to find the will power in me to get ready and leave the house to head to the gym but every thought I was think was preventing me from doing that. Hopefully if I get to the gym I'll be more motivated, hopefully! So now I am off. I'll keep you posted. Ciao
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So I went..... I wasn't that active. I spent most of the time on the floor doing ab exercises and lunges. Yay -_- I feel soooo lazy went I'm not doing an intense workout. Tomorrows another day, here goes nothing!
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So I went..... I wasn't that active. I spent most of the time on the floor doing ab exercises and lunges. Yay -_- I feel soooo lazy went I'm not doing an intense workout. Tomorrows another day, here goes nothing!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
♡ Gyming ♡
Day four! Yup that's right! I've been to the gym ever day since I joined. Yay for commitment. People say if you can get through the first two weeks you are pretty much in the clear- commitment wise. So these next few days are going to challenge me.
My arms and legs are sooo sore. But a good 'I'm working my butt off' sore. Today is the day I hit up HIIT (high intense interval training) meaning a few seconds of brisk walking and then a few seconds of sprinting. Then just keep that rotation going for 10mins. Apparently HIIT is the best and fastest method to loose weight. The catch is apparently you can't do it every day. You must leave 24-48hrs in between the next session. According to research that period of rest time is actually when you burn the fat off. So if you're doing more intense running then your body won't have the time needed to burn the fat off. I'm not sure how it all works but if that means I get a day off, I'll take it :p
I better see some results soon!!! I deserve it. I even broke a nail the other day! Gyming is serious business.
At least gyming now means I have a fresh new scenery for selfies :p hehehe.
...And an excuse to drink more yummy smoothies. Here is my post work out banana and berry smoothie. I used low fat milk, blue berries, strawberries, dried cranberries, and banana, blended it all together and drank away. It's super yummy and it's really good for you. According to the site I found it from the drink is suppose to help replenish all those electrolytes lost through sweat during the workout, it also provides muscle building proteins along with re-energizing carbohydrates. That is more than enough reason to tell me to drink it. I actually am not kidding how good it tastes. You wouldn't think all the berries and a banana would taste well together but it does. But I think I mostly suprised by the milk. It's low fat so I just assumed that it would taste aweful but my golly, it might even be better than full cream milk. I wanna try soy, almond and rice milk next. Yum Yum!
My arms and legs are sooo sore. But a good 'I'm working my butt off' sore. Today is the day I hit up HIIT (high intense interval training) meaning a few seconds of brisk walking and then a few seconds of sprinting. Then just keep that rotation going for 10mins. Apparently HIIT is the best and fastest method to loose weight. The catch is apparently you can't do it every day. You must leave 24-48hrs in between the next session. According to research that period of rest time is actually when you burn the fat off. So if you're doing more intense running then your body won't have the time needed to burn the fat off. I'm not sure how it all works but if that means I get a day off, I'll take it :p
I better see some results soon!!! I deserve it. I even broke a nail the other day! Gyming is serious business.
Monday, January 14, 2013
I'm making a list and... it's killing me :(
I've officially decided to write everything that I want into a list. So if I see something online, it goes on the list. If I desperately need something that is superrr cute and cheap, is goes on the list. I am ceasing all future purchases and I have made myself a promise to only allow myself to get all the things I want when I reach my goal weight. It's only day one of gyming and my list is already sky high.
After a lot of pushing and motivation and other doubtful people, I decided to join a gym but not without spending a shit load of money. I figure it's for a good reason and hopefully I get my money's worth. I had to first buy a pair of sport shoes since I had none whatsoever. I mean nothing. I have no runners or trainers etc. So I spent $210 on a pair of new Nike sports shoes. Then I had to pay for a gym membership and access card and the first week. Another $75 gone. Then I had to buy a beach towel since apparently bath towels are unacceptable and embarrassing lol. Beach towels are ridiculously expensive, does not make sense to me but what ever. I paid $29 for a microfiber towel. After spending all this money, I am fully motivated to not let it go to waste. The stingy asian within me is yelling at me.
I asked my brother if he thinks I should join a gym and he replied without a second of thought with 'hell no' I asked why and he's said it's because I have no commitment. I intend to prove him wrong. I was so enraged. There's a part of me that believes him and he's not entirely wrong. I'm not one to stick to something. But I need to stick to this!!! I HAVE to.
I think the hardest thing is dealing with the food. My parents shove food down me all the time and I am surrounded by negativity and a history of failure. It's not like I haven't tried to lose weight before. I just always seem to crumble under temptation. My parents don't help either. Every time I say I wanna lose weight and cut back on the food, their tones are laces with negativity. They basically say that I shouldn't even try because I will just fail. Last time I tried to join a gym and I told my parents about it, well lets just say very soon after like the next day I had to revoke my membership.
So not only am I battling my cravings and temptation and a history of fat build up, I also have to hide the fact that I am gyming and somehow fight them on every food they offer. It's difficult because every time I say no, my mum seems to find offense in it. She's legit crazy. Also I have to wash my gym clothes and towel without her know but she does the washing EVERY DAY. I don't know how I'm going to hide this from her but I know if I wanna keep this going I have to keep it a secret. I really need to move out and get my own place. GG.
After a lot of pushing and motivation and other doubtful people, I decided to join a gym but not without spending a shit load of money. I figure it's for a good reason and hopefully I get my money's worth. I had to first buy a pair of sport shoes since I had none whatsoever. I mean nothing. I have no runners or trainers etc. So I spent $210 on a pair of new Nike sports shoes. Then I had to pay for a gym membership and access card and the first week. Another $75 gone. Then I had to buy a beach towel since apparently bath towels are unacceptable and embarrassing lol. Beach towels are ridiculously expensive, does not make sense to me but what ever. I paid $29 for a microfiber towel. After spending all this money, I am fully motivated to not let it go to waste. The stingy asian within me is yelling at me.
I asked my brother if he thinks I should join a gym and he replied without a second of thought with 'hell no' I asked why and he's said it's because I have no commitment. I intend to prove him wrong. I was so enraged. There's a part of me that believes him and he's not entirely wrong. I'm not one to stick to something. But I need to stick to this!!! I HAVE to.
I think the hardest thing is dealing with the food. My parents shove food down me all the time and I am surrounded by negativity and a history of failure. It's not like I haven't tried to lose weight before. I just always seem to crumble under temptation. My parents don't help either. Every time I say I wanna lose weight and cut back on the food, their tones are laces with negativity. They basically say that I shouldn't even try because I will just fail. Last time I tried to join a gym and I told my parents about it, well lets just say very soon after like the next day I had to revoke my membership.
So not only am I battling my cravings and temptation and a history of fat build up, I also have to hide the fact that I am gyming and somehow fight them on every food they offer. It's difficult because every time I say no, my mum seems to find offense in it. She's legit crazy. Also I have to wash my gym clothes and towel without her know but she does the washing EVERY DAY. I don't know how I'm going to hide this from her but I know if I wanna keep this going I have to keep it a secret. I really need to move out and get my own place. GG.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
One of Yan's many problems
This is a serious, LE-GIT problem!!! I just had to say that for @wenwen's sake! bitch thinks I don't have any real problems and let me tell you I DO!!!!
But in all seriousness and if I'm being honest.... I suppose this isn't really a huge problem. It's just been killing me for the last week or so.
The issue is.... I can't decided weather to buy the urban decay naked 2 palette or buy the newer palette which is the urban decay basics palette. Not even kidding about the fact that it's been consuming my every thought for the past week.
Basically my dilemma is the fact that the naked 2, though it looks nice I am unsure whether it would look good on me while the basics is sure to work for me since... duh it's basics lol However with the 2 you are getting more 'bang for your buck'. It's $55 from the site I'm looking at while the basics is only $30 so it's definitely cheaper to go with the basics. But then the basics has 6 colours while the 2 has 12 plus the 2 comes with a double ended eye shadow brush and a lipgloss. I think what is tearing me apart most of all is the size of the packaging. I'm going to china soon and I want something I can take with me easily and while I've heard that the 2 is very travel friendly considering you are able to bring 12 colours with you, the basics just seems even more travel friendly. ughhhhh!!!! I don't know!!!! An hour ago I was literally going to buy both but then I checked my bank account and..... well now I'm not getting both. And I looked at my recent transactions and it literally just said 'paypal, paypal,......paypal' lol I've been doing ALOT of online shopping haha
So this is the basics palette
But in all seriousness and if I'm being honest.... I suppose this isn't really a huge problem. It's just been killing me for the last week or so.
The issue is.... I can't decided weather to buy the urban decay naked 2 palette or buy the newer palette which is the urban decay basics palette. Not even kidding about the fact that it's been consuming my every thought for the past week.
Basically my dilemma is the fact that the naked 2, though it looks nice I am unsure whether it would look good on me while the basics is sure to work for me since... duh it's basics lol However with the 2 you are getting more 'bang for your buck'. It's $55 from the site I'm looking at while the basics is only $30 so it's definitely cheaper to go with the basics. But then the basics has 6 colours while the 2 has 12 plus the 2 comes with a double ended eye shadow brush and a lipgloss. I think what is tearing me apart most of all is the size of the packaging. I'm going to china soon and I want something I can take with me easily and while I've heard that the 2 is very travel friendly considering you are able to bring 12 colours with you, the basics just seems even more travel friendly. ughhhhh!!!! I don't know!!!! An hour ago I was literally going to buy both but then I checked my bank account and..... well now I'm not getting both. And I looked at my recent transactions and it literally just said 'paypal, paypal,......paypal' lol I've been doing ALOT of online shopping haha
So this is the basics palette
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And this is the naked 2 palette
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
☆ HAPPY NEW YEAR ☆
It's 2013 yall!!! Woop Woop! Good bye 2012. 2012 was the year of boredom, crap-tascular happenings and un-eventfulness for me so I am more than happy for it to be ending, on the plus side we survived the end of the world. YAY for not having an apocalypse! I hope that this new year will bring change, excitement and memories that will last a lifetime. This shall be the last year I will have to creep open another text book, cram as much information in as possible within the last our before an exam, long sleepless nights attempting to produce an assignment worthy of a pass.... that is if I don't fail anything. It is the year I graduate, wave fair well to my childish years and ascend into adulthood, joining the 'real world' *gulp*. 2013 here I come!
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