Fly, birdy, fly

   My boyfriend left to U.S this morning after coming back for a month due to summer holidays. I didn't cry as much as expected. Maybe I've gotten used to the fact that I AM in a long-distance-relationship. I remembered the day he first left, exactly a year ago, I cried my eyes out. Bloody hell, I didn't know if I was crying because my boyfriend will be 8776.19 miles away from me, or because my eyes hurt from crying. Either way, both did hurt.

   I never did picture myself being involved in a long-distance-relationship. But hey, the best things come unexpected right? Many people were shocked that they actually knew someone who is in an LDR (long-distance-relationship). They asked me 12345678910 questions about it, some so ridiculous, even I can't answer. Yeah, I'm 18, I shouldn't be tied down to a guy thousands of miles away, I should instead have fun with different guys to "experiment", but it was solely MY choice to be in an LDR. NOBODY can & will change my mind about it.

   It's difficult, to be in an LDR, I'm not going to lie. The time difference is ANAL, I swear! Where Meanie (my boyfriend cos he's mean) is, California/LA, is 15 hours behind Malaysian time. So it's harder for us to communicate. When it's day time over there, it'll be midnight here; When it's at night over there, it's in the morning here. We're both in college, so our days are basically fully occupied. Our nights? Taken by homework & assignments, besides having a little social life. Why am I still in an LDR? This is why:

1) We communicate much more. Instead of just fighting/arguing & having make-up sex or anything physical, we talk things out, figure our faults & apologise if one of us are in the wrong.

2) We appreciate one another more. With that much distance between us & not being able to physically be together for many months on end, the feeling of the day when we are finally able to be in each other's arms again is such a feeling that no one is able to describe.

3) We are more open with each other. Once again, because of the distance, we communicate so much more compared to other couples. When I'm having PMS & start to get a little cranky, he'll just stop whatever he's doing to ask me "are you having PMS?". When I get mad or annoyed at him, I tell him "I'm mad at you", & he'll ask why & say "Okay, talk to me when you're calmed down". & I do, so he knows what cheeses me off, & I know as well, what he doesn't like.

4) Our relationship is based mainly on trust. I see so many couples fighting over little petty things & they voice out their annoyance at one another publicly on Facebook & Twitter. Many often fight about their girlfriends/boyfriends hanging out with other boys/girls. For example, GF gets mad at BF for hanging out with another girl, accusing him of liking her & cheating, simply because they were together in public. For me & Meanie, we hardly have that. We both know who each of us is going out with without asking stupid questions, & we both trust each other NOT to do anything stupid with anyone. We've made a pact about it.

   So there, these are the main reasons why I'm in an LDR. He's going to be there for at least another 3-4 years, & who knows where I'll be after I finish my A-Levels next year. Either way, we've made it through a year, & we're both sticking to each other, through thick & thin.

   It hurts that I can't see my loved one in person, but it's not about sight. It's about how I feel about him deep inside. As long as we're in a relationship & we're happy, nothing else matters. Signing off, au revoir, bebe.

Salad, anyone?

   As a creature from planet Venus, I want to be in shape, toned, with a flat tummy & rounded arse. But then again, we all have to face reality. I have (in my standards) a flat chest, a wide, flat bum, flabby thighs, & no toned stomach. I've been working out, trying to get in shape, but it takes crazy determination, discipline & a healthy diet. I've been doing 2 sets of 25 leg lifts, at least 2 minutes of planking, lunges, & bicycle legs every night. I've cut down on all snacks besides hi-fibre crackers, less carbohydrates, more white meat like chicken & fish, less red meat, more vegetables & fruits, more water, & of course, more sleep.

   It isn't as tough as it seems. Takes only about 15-20 minutes every day, rather than spending the time being a couch potato. I know it is a difficult task to have a healthy diet with limited choices of food. But hey, that's the opportunity cost for wanting a great body right? The only thing you can temper around with many choices of ingredients you like would be... A salad.

   Many who claims they are on a "healthy diet" or try to put on a front to show people they're being healthy, have no knowledge whatsoever about salads. In restaurants, people tend to order the Caesar salad. A personal favourite, I must admit. But did you know that one serving of Caesar salad contains 200 calories? You can only burn 200 calories with 38 minutes of cycling! The salad dressing itself contains cream, butter & fat, besides grilled bacon (sounds delish!) in the salad mixture, so it really isn't a surprising fact.

   Here are a few salad ideas I found that you can try at home, pretty easy.

Watercress & watermelon salad with feta cheese

   The watercress & watermelon salad with feta cheese is our family favourite. I got the picture above from the internet, & it does look like that, except ours is a little different.

INGREDIENTS

-fresh watercress, rinsed

-watermelon, cubed

-feta cheese, cubed

-olive oil

-chopped gurkins

-salt & pepper to taste

   All you have to do is just mix all of the above in, but gently as you don't want the watermelon & feta cheese to mash up, & voila, the salad is ready to be served. You can have it with grilled fish fillet seasoned with lemon & garlic, or even grilled chicken seasoned in Cajun pepper & herbs. Tastes absolutely orgasmic!

   Next up, is my mum's very own recipe, Vietnamese noodle salad with lemongrass dressing. 

INGREDIENTS
-lettuce
-cabbage
-rockets
-momotaro tomatoes
-cherry tomatoes
-Vietnamese noodles, boiled & drained

LEMONGRASS DRESSING
-lemongrass
-lemon
-olive oil
-salt & pepper
-a little water

   All you have to do is dump the vegetable in a bowl, slice the momotaro & cherry tomatoes, boil & drain the Vietnamese noodles, put it on top on the salad. For the lemongrass dressing, put all the ingredients in a blender until mixture becomes a little watery, but not too fine. Put it on top of the salad, & viola once again, a healthy salad stands before you!


   Well, I haven't been feeling very healthy this week, sore throat & feeling very heaty, due to the crazy weather. One moment it'll be raining, & the next, shining so brightly it's insane! Anyways, time to go eat some kick-ass healthy salad yow! Till then...

Flower-Power!

   Many are into Ray-Bans sunglasses for a while now. Wayfarers especially, among celebrities & young people. Yeah, they look cool when you're out in the sun wearing your bikini or with you in ripped jeans, rocker top & worn out Converse.

   Ever thought of a more... Feminine, creative pair of sunnies that would make you stand out in a crowd wearing Wayfarers? I introduce you, A-Morir sunglasses!

   I can't choose which is my favourite, I love all of them! It suits so nicely during summer & autumn. Imagine pairing these babies with skin-tight jeans, baby-tee & pumps of any coulour. Sadly, I don't think these sunnies will look good on me. I don't have a shard nose nor thick, luscious, tousled hair. It'll look as if it'll wear me instead of me wearing them. Life's sad. 

   Okay, maybe most people won't recognise underground brands like A-Morir, but how about Dolce & Gabbana? 

   These are from Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 collection. They were first featured at the runway show in Milan. Pretty, yeah? We all have Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, expert designers of Dolce & Gabbana to thank.

   Well, thats about it. A-Morir sunglasses has been my cellphone's wallpaper for about 3 weeks now. I really don't know when I will change it. Till then, ciao baby.

Every New Beginning

There's always a beginning for something. Rants, food, & couture pieces will be here. No, people won't see what goes on in my everyday life.They won't know what I do, where I was, NO. That, remains MINE. What my opinions are, however, I can express. People can judge, for I cannot stop them. I wish them well. This is all, I am bored & determined to make this place alive with my own judgments, opinions & thoughts. I have humor, oh hell yeah I do. But at the same time, I can be sarcastic & blunt. People can jolly well feel offended, then again, I said these will be MY expressions.