Grey's Anatomy Season 6 Episode 1 - Good Mourning

I hate MYOB

For those of you that don't know what MYOB is, it's an annoying accounting software.
The acronym stands for Mind Your Own Business, no pun intended I'm sure.

THIS is what has been keeping me from me blog, a dastardly MYOB assignment. I shall be burning my USB drive after I'm done with it.

I had such great plans...Zipia haul, mini Clarin haul, Shiseido and Mac reviews...ahhh

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Dingy Apartment

So here is a pic of me in the dingy apartment i just moved into, bad lighting and all...afterall I'm really just a poor student trying not to starve haha

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After reading countless blogs about beauty, health, and fashion, I felt inspired to start my own blog...I'm really by no means an expert in any of these fields, but they are definitely areas I'm the most passionate about.

I truly believe the foundation are good eating habits. So that's why I've decided to start here. No matter how high-end the products you use are or how much you exercise, if the things you're ingesting have negative effects on your health, you won't reap the maximum benefits from your other routines.

So I want to start off by reviewing some of my eating habits, which I think have helped me improve the condition of my skin and generally give me more energy

I'm always interested in any tips or secrets other people have, so please comment and let me know! Also if any of my beliefs are wrong, please let me know...I don't get offended very easily :D

Here are some of the healthy foods I eat...

Breakfast:

The most important rule: NEVER miss breakfast. Even if you feel slightly queasy in the mornings, anything is better than nothing.

Here are some things I like to eat

• Yoghurt - the live cultures help boost your metabolism, low GI, plus it's a great source of calcium and protein (+ it's yumm!)
• Wholegrain oat - high in fibre, low GI, and negative calorie
• Bananas - gives you a good energy boost and good source of Vitamin B and potassium (apparently if also helps if you feel nauseas)
• Apples - good source of vitamins and antioxidants, plus it's been claimed to be better than coffee for making you alert (hmm...)
• All other fruit - but if you're having berries that are very high in antioxidants, it's best not to eat it with lots of protein if you're mainly after the antioxidation effects (some researches have shown that protein counteracts the antioxidation effects of berries)
• Matcha (powdered green tea) - detoxifying, caffeine, + many other skin/health benefits

Snack:

I usually get a tad hungry after 2 hours or so. I know some research have shown that eating 5+ meals a day does not boost your metabolism any more than if you eat less meals. But my general rule is to eat when I'm hungry. Imho this prevents over-eating later and bingeing (I don't have the strongest stomach so over-eating triggers some pretty nasty aches)

• Fruit - high in fibre, usually low GI, vitamins, antioxidants (you get the drill)
• Yoghurt
• Whole grain/ wholemeal/ wheat carbs (whole grain is the best)
• Anything really since this is only making up a small portion of what I'm eating for the day

Lunch:

Another important meal that's not to be missed. I like to make sure I get a bit of everything in this meal: essential fats, protein, carbohydrates, fibre

I usually have a sandwich since it's the easiest way to make sure I have a well-rounded meal

• Whole grain/ wholemeal bread (my favourite is soy and linseed)
• Avocado - essential fats and tasty XD
• Chicken/tuna/beef
• Any veges - I usually like salad greens since its high in fibre and alkaline (detoxifying)
• Pepper - good for the metabolism

Snack:

Anything I can get my hands on - usually fruit and yoghurt

Dinner:

Although I'm not saying missing any meals (brekkie/lunch/dinner) is good, but if you absolutely, gun at your head, had to miss one meal, dinner would be the one I'd choose. Just because your body is winding down at night and it's not absolutely necessary to give it lots of high energy foods.

I try to eat more protein and veges rather than simple carbohydrates (white flour/sugar)

Eating a heavy dinner can also give me indigestion/stomach aches, so this is why I try to keep dinner light (at least not heavier than lunch)

• Fish (white fleshed, tuna, or salmon)
• Chicken
• Lean beef
• Lean lamb
• Cheese - ♥ camembert, brie, ricotta, fetta
• Veges of any kind - ♥ broccoli

Now I'm not a complete food nazi XD...what I've listed above are just the healthy things I eat...here goes the rest...

• ♥ chocolate (30%+ cocoa) - eat it every single day without fail XD
• ♥ biscuits
• ♥ cake - banana, chocolate... I don't really discriminate

I always eat foods outside the "healthy" category everyday, because imho I think this helps prevent bingeing. And hey, you only live once, so why not enjoy all aspects (including food)

...Plus chocolate doesn't technically fall under unhealthy, especially if you have 70%+ cocoa content

Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 2

Karen Walker Spring/Summer 2010 - The Village

Here are some of my faves....
She never fails to surprise and impress does she? I would be a happy girl if I could get my hands on one of these next year...

Apparently her inspiration was from a cult 60s British television show The Prisoner, which details the life of an Edwardian seaside resort that's in fact a jail for retired spies
...Sailor stripes, navy blazers, the Edwardian frill, and jaunty chinos...what more could you want for spring

Gossip Girl Season 3, Episode 1

Season 3 Premier of Gossip Girl!!
Need I say more? Enjoy!



As summer draws to an end, Blair and Chuck continue to adjust to being in a relationship with one another. Serena returns from Europe with new secrets to hide and a new relationship with Carter Baizen. Nate also returns from vacationing and brings home a mysterious girl, Bree Buckley. Meanwhile, Rufus, Dan and Jenny spend the summer in the Hamptons and learn to adjust to the van der Woodsen's glamorous lifestyle.