Pressie Oracle

You Are Sophisticated



You go all out when you give gifts. You want to give a present that will wow, even if it's a little over the top. You are spontaneous and impulsive. You tend to do things quickly, and you're quite impatient. You are very organized and together. No one would ever accuse you of being a slob. You don't think outward appearances matter much. As long as you're clean and neat, you're good!

The Present Wrapping Oracle

This one's another spot on. And yes, it can't emphasize enough that I am definitely not a snob.

As for gifts, I still have a few gadgets on my wishlist. They continue to be on the list because I am hesitant to get them even if they come with an iphone warranty and what-not accessories. that's because I am your regular stingy mom. :P

Game as ever

I would've thought that I was done with my shopping, but just found out that we have still a few more left. I looove sales, so I try to stay away from purchasing items at the original price. For me, I get a real high if I am able to buy something of good quality at a very low price. That for me is an absolute Best Buy! So yeah, even with this minor glitch, I am still game to go and make sure it's done.

Ultimate Quest

Well, we have finally bought our very first piece of exercise equipment -- the elliptical machine. It's been on our wish list for the longest time, and finally it's here! I guess it all comes down to right timing (end of financial year clearance sale) and knowing the right people (hubby's niece works for a sporting retail outlet and was able to get the machine at cost). I am hoping though that this will be enough for us to steer away from the possibility of using a weight loss product in our (well, more so for hubby!) ultimate quest to shed the excess kilos. Wish us luck!

Time of the year

Apart from Christmas, I'd say this time would be the next best time of the year for me. Why? It's happy EOFYS time, of course! Here in Oz, we are approaching the end of the financial year, and that means huge clearance sales. I reckon it is similar to Black Friday in the US. So yes, it is an awesome time for shopaholics like me. And now, it is time to start saving for those fabulous bargains. I just hope I don't go overboard on my budget though! :P

More on shopping

Did I mention shopping?

I am pretty much your basic kind of girl, going for the types of clothes that are safe and classic. And that goes for lingerie as well, although I may have my splurges on the really lovely ones. But that is only when they have been hugely discounted, because they do tend to be quite expensive if you bought them at the original retail price.

Anyway, enough of this nonstop blogging. It is Monday today, so I must get off my tired bum and get some sort of work done.

Fussy Buyer

The shopping never ends. Yes, for some time now, I reckon I am turning into a shopaholic! LOL. Well, I try not to. Besides, they are basic stuff that I do need, and it is just a matter of finding the right one, and making sure they're the best buy out there. One of the few things left on my list is good handbag, a nice watch and maybe a few more tops which I can wear for work. Not much left and sounds easy to purchase, hey? NOT! I can be quite fussy and undecisive, which is why it is still taking me ages to buy these things. They have been on my list for a at least a year now. So I may be a shopaholic, but I am not an impulsive one at that! :)

Weight buster

Yes, I have undoubtedly lost a significant amount of weight. As to how much, I really have not checked to get a specific figure. All I know is that I can easily fit into one of my pre-birth dresses, which I have already accepted not to be able to fit into ever since I gave birth to my little girl. It is a size 8.

A real eye-opener was when I went into one of the shops in the city to try on a pair of jeans, and discovered that a size 8 was just too big for me now. I used to be a size 10 or 11, but it seems now that I may be down to a 6 for pants! True, I have managed to reduce belly fat to a significant smaller size, but I hope it is not indicative of any serious health issue. Just to be on the safe side, I am seeing our GP in a couple of weeks so, until then, I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is just stress that's behind it, and nothing more.

No surprises here!

Gift giving to hubby has now become non existent, all because he has specifically said that he did not want me to buy him any more clothes and that he'd buy them himself. Now that puts me in a predicament as I can't just pick up anything off from the rack (like mens ties or shirts), and I am limited to who knows what. I love surprises, but with this kind of arrangement, the thrill of it all has definitely gone out the window. Oh well.. I guess the only positive thing about is that he will certainly be getting exactly what he wants. Win some, lose some.

Cheaper isn't always bad.

Everyone's slowly moving into accessing digital TV via their new LCD TVs. And while the prices for these beauties have dropped dramatically in the past year, we for one have not just yet jumped into the so-called bandwagon and have remained ever faithful to our trusty set top box. Yes, contraptions like the Slingbox is the cheaper yet effective alternative to go, and I would definitely recommend it for those who are on a tight budget, but would not want to be left behind as well.

Wish List

Now that it is finally December and Christmas is in three weeks' time, I cannot help but start drawing my own wishlists for this season. I suppose it is not just me.

So what do I have in mind? If money was not an issue, maybe a major home renovation would be nice. That means adding a second level to the house to maximise the lovely view from our hill. But since money is and has always been an issue, the following items come to mind: new but smaller laptop (with maybe a high capacity video card), a 2 Gb (or 4Gb!) iPod shuffle (or iPhone!), nice leather brown pumps, or maybe a nice dress watch. That's my list so far, and I don't mind adding more later on to make it even more enticing! :)

More Shopping

With the new baby now (and I a referring to the car, and certainly not a person!), I have been assigned the role of caretaker as I am the main user. I am not complaining because I do love the new car. I've even gone to the point of buying auto accessories for it without hubby in tow, so it really does have my personal touch on it! I am thinking of even more ways of sprucing it, though not to such a feminine point. And it's got me pretty excited! :)

Car Hunting

Well, I passed my driver's exam and now have a full licence. I know this deserves a bit of celebrating, but life has been hectic and things like these sometimes escape me.

So now that I have my licence, I can truly be more mobile without having to totally depend on hubby for transportation. It is a liberating experience! And the next step for us is to do some car hunting so we can go around without having to depend on our old car. So far, this one has appealed us the most.



I guess that HDTV will have to take a back seat for now.

Putting the breaks

I've been buying work clothes left and right ever since I accepted the job offer. And consequently yes, the CC bill is skyrocketing. Time to put the breaks now and see if I can get wholesale clothing instead. I reckon it's cheaper that way coz you buy in bulk.

Speaking of shopping, I am still eyeing those knee-high boots so I can wear skirts to the office as well. I just love the look on them, and the heels are just gorgeous. It's too expensive at this time but I am hoping that I get a good discount come end of financial year when all the awesome sales happen. Looking forward to that! :)

Dreaming

J and I are so keen on upgrading our entertainment unit. It's just that our old TVs are still in good working condition and it wouldn't be practical to replace them at this time. As they say, if it ain't broken don't fix it. But yeah, someday we want to get a nice TV and sound system, and if budget permits, home theater seating as well. With that, there won't be any need anymore for us to go to the cinemas as we can watch all those movies within the comforts of our homes, and even while we are in our pyjamas. :)

Shopping Mood

It's no secret I love to shop, but not really on clothes and shoes. I love my gadgets and would rather invest in them more than on clothing. For my last birthday, I bought myself a DSLR camera which I am so fond of. Quite expensive for housewife like me, but it was a good investment just the same. It's forced me to take really better shots with it. However, I am limited with its size. Since the little girl is with us whenever we go out, I cannot afford to haul around another bag just for my cam.

I do have a regular point-and-shoot one but am planning to upgrade it to a newer model. As I bought it almost four years ago (still as a birthday gift for myself -- see the trend?), it is a bit bulky for my handbag, and the shots are not that really good quality-wise. I also intend to get one of those sd cards with huge memories so I can store take more pictures with it. I have my eyes on a few ones already but will have to shop around more to compare prices. This gets me pretty excited especially as my birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks. I know it's so shallow but this keeps me happy. So I am good with that. :)

Speaking of Frustrations...

Would you believe that one of my frustrations is not being able to wear a pair of eyeglasses? I know, it's absurd. But I remember when I was younger that I may have psyched myself to have these sudden eyesight problems, just to see an optometrist in the hopes that he would prescribe me some specs. I don't know. I just like the intelligent look it gives. Again, being absurd here. LOL.

Anyway, had I truly been diagnosed with an eyesight problem, I would certainly have checked out the Holiday Glass Frames from Zenni Optical. They are one of the popular online eyeglasses shop as they offer great deals on a variety of specs like their $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses. Gosh, that would definitely be a dream come true for me -- to shop for eyeglasses!

Home Changes

Speaking of shopping, I can't wait for the Boxing Day sales. We'll probably be able to get good deals on discount furniture. As the blinds are coming in anytime now before Christmas, we'd also need to upgrade on a few furniture pieces to slowly get the new look we want for our home. The blinds will certainly have a bigger impact, but I am sure the interiors will also have some effect once we get things organised. i just love this makeover process! :)

The Shopper In Me

You Are a Discount Shopper
You love to get things as cheaply as possible. You live for sales.

It's partially because you like to save money, but it's also because you like the thrill of finding a fabulous deal.

Of all the types, you tend to shop frequently but rarely by. You keep an eye on prices.

Brand names are not that important to you. You know how to have style without collecting designer tags.

What Kind of Shopper Are You?

Certainly what hubby needs in this time of recession! LOL. :)

Not On The List

We did a wee bit of Christmas shopping last Saturday, but it was not enough to put a dent on my shopping list at all. It's December already but I am not even halfway through my mission! Panic, panic! I can tell you one thing though. I bought sexy lingerie, for myself that is, and that was not on the list, nor on my budget at all! Well, consider it as my Christmas gift to myself. LOL.

Specs Envy

Ever since I could remember, I have always envied my friends who wore eyeglasses, especially those who sported the stylish and classy ones. I do not know if I should be glad that I have perfect vision, but deep down, I really do want to have a pair of specs for myself.

And if I did the get the chance to, I would definitely give Zenni Optical a go because of the Variable Dimension Frames From Zenni, and you really get Great Eyeglasses For Less. In fact, they sell quality eyeglasses at such a bargain that Zenni Optical was on FOX news! If that's not enough to convince you, maybe you should check out the video clip of Zenni on Fox.