Life of a Foxy Siren: Random

Monday, October 8, 2012

Is This Cute, or What?

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 12:30 PM

Random, but I think this is cute!
Miniature stationaries in a tiny jar. Its a gift, with a few office essentials.

These are not that great to use compared to their normal sized counterparts, but they are good enough when I need things done. They now earn a spot on my desk.. :)

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Junk Food - Makes You Feel Like Crap!

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 3:45 AM

I know it does to me!

Sigh, it is a great Sunday..
- I get to sleep in; I mean really till 2.30pm :P
- It was raining most of the day
- Loads of TV dramas to watch
- No chores waiting for me (well laundry can wait)
- There is the iPad and magazines and books

I actually started the day with a cup of oatmeal.. and it felt okay.
But I got hungry like 5 seconds after that, and conveniently grabbed a packet of chips.
Wrong move! Halfway thru I started feeling like crap.

Downed some water, and then 2 oranges - The Husband teased me about compensating bad food with good ones after. Duh! But I realised he is right - I have this really bad habit of taking junk food when I'm home and not cooking. I gave in to hunger pangs in 3 seconds and will grab anything within my reach.

So then I ordered pizza and made myself a cup of coffee...
The coffee was a mistake too. I should know myself better, that I couldn't really tolerate coffee. They upset my tummy and more often than not, makes me wuzzy.

But on cold rainy days, the thought of hot coffee is really tempting. Especially on a weekend. Anytime before 6pm is fine, as I don't want to risk being awake. I haven't really experienced being kept awake by coffee before, but do not like risking. On work days, getting a good night's sleep is vital. Or I'd be a crappy boss at work..

Look at it! So creamy and naiseeeee!
With these...

Anyway, I think this many times of feeling crappy after food is enough. I ought to really just eat healthily.. at least most of the time..

I doubt I would ever give up pizza or the occassional coffee (I'm not a coffee person by the way - I think its just a mental temptation). But probably once a month wouldn't kill.

Back to more fruit juices and veggies..

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Big Big Weekend!

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 7:19 AM

This weekend was full of surprises.

And big as in alot has happened.

Friday was stressful, as one of my peer was leaving. Only it means I will inherit her team. Yep, making my team double its size. Like suddenly got preggers with alot of kids *roll eyes*

The BF and I decided we need a little de-stress; so we went for a movie.

We chose Detective 2.

This was set in Thailand, the old deco / furniture really have the Thai vibes.

Dialogue was in Cantonese.

Aaron Kwok, reprising his role as Tam, the dorky private eye who 'fumbles' his way around investigating murders.

Kwok plays Tam, an ex-cop turned private detective, who is still trying to make sense of his parents' death. This is because a series of mysterious murders reminds him of his childhood. And as he 'assists' his cop buddy Chak (Liu Kai Chi) to solve the mysteries, against the wishes of Chak's boss, Inspector Lo (Patrick Tam), he discovers clues that suggest that the killer is psychotic.

And as Thai police start pulling in mental cases for investigation, the killings start piling up...

The plot is so similar to the first movie that this one is more of a remake than a sequel. In fact those who have seen the 2007 film would get a feeling of deja vu as Kwok and Liu Kai Chi go through the same buddy-buddy repartee here.

Director Oxide Pang's work here is erratic at best. He expands and repeats scenes of Tam's doggedness in his unofficial investigations and squanders the chance to heighten thrills in the murder sequences by cutting off abruptly at crucial stages. He makes no attempt to lend credibility to the plot involving the Thai police, making them look so incompetent and ignored.

All in all, I enjoyed the movie. There were times when I felt that it was dragged on too long - I don't quite like suspense when I watch in cinema.

There will be a sequel to this, I am sure.

*Aaron is still hot as hell - that body is damn fit ;)

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Saturday morning - (ooohhh I love sleepin in) I found out my favourite pet groomer has sold her business. Gee.. I'll miss her service. Managed to find another good one, RM45 for a bath + grooming. My pooch Fi had a clean hair cut. Ahh no more fur on my black clothes! :)

While waiting, I had my facial at Origins. I find myself feeling reluctant to go nowadays. As if appointments like this tied up all my weekend time. But it is more towards my dissatisfaction of their service. This time my appointment was pushed back to 45 mins later because the earlier customer was late.

Without hesitation, I told the manager I was unhappy. Well get a proper policy going. Not only is it super difficult to make an appointment (they don't have a regular therapist who is available every weekend; and I wasn't told about this before I signed the damned package) - now my whole schedule is at risk because of some people who can't be punctual?

I was promised this would not happen again. To be fair, who doesn't like a pampering facial? Origins is unique that during the masking session, they place a hot pillow (filled with husk?) on my shoulder, and another cool eye pillow. Hence I was never left feeling cold and uneasy. On top of that, their products smells great.

My only disappointment is that massage isn't long enough. Love the one by Leonard Drake.

In the evening, we had another round of pampering - Foot Reflexology.

Ahh so good for the body, though I felt pain sometimes (eeps, warning sign - something is not right. I never felt pain during a reflexology before). The lady loosened up those tensed muscles.. bliss. Then headed off to Kayu for teh tarik and roti planta - their kuah ikan is the best!

The BF enjoyed his football match while I read reviews on Phyto - Phytopolleine Universal Elixir Scalp Stimulant. MakeupAlley has a rating of 5! Its on sale now btw..

Got an email from Vintage Sister that my order has finally been dispatched. About time yo! Got home, and proceeded to filter out some mags to get rid of.

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Sunday - again, slept in :P After lunch, headed to Pisa for the furniture expo. Didn't think I was gonna spend but... :O

I came back about 1.5k poorer :P I bought a nice study table + a bookcase (delivery is 10 days). And then we headed to town for yummy GuiLing Gao with Pearl (anti aging yo RM8) before stepping into Mekio for an office chair. RM378 *cough cough*

But, considering that I have not change my furniture for the past 12 years.. not bad eh? ;) In 2 weeks' time, I'll have a "new" home. Hehehe.

No grocery shopping this week, just tom yum dinner and home to rest.

Did a round of laundry and chilling..

Then Brother called. His request - take a Friday off. He is treating me a weekend in Singapore! Whoaaa I mean huh?!

This is like sooo sudden! I don't know, I mean I'll be heading to Korea end of next month.. But sounds so bloody tempting I'm eyeing the Singapore Sales now...

What a weekend, eh?! ;)

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sunflower's Charm

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 8:44 AM

Everyone has crappy days, yes. Now crappiness is targeting me sigh.

Yesterday was hell at work.

I inherited a staff from my boss, and has been trying to mould her at work.

With x number of years at the company, she is waaay more senior than me. But, God I shouldn't be saying / thinking this, she need alot of help in the intelligence department :(

She is basically a do-as-you-say 90% of the time (but with 50% level of accuracy) and 10% of I-thought-this-is-acceptable-too person. And when I talk about intelligence, I mean after 11 months of teaching her one bloody function, she is still capable of making mistakes every month. Yes, consistent!

To further add salt to the injury. My 2 month old new hire is up and running independantly, doing more complex tasks. Now what can I say?

I decided to randomly pick one piece of her work for checking. And it must be her unlucky star, I detected mistake right away. In this work function, mistake is a big no no and could result in executive escalations. Bloody bloody bloody inheritance, really!!

And when asked, she gave me baseless assumptions! She knew her work doesn't match and she allowed it to happen. In my entire 7 years in this department, I've never lash out at an employee / anyone. Yesterday I was churning out profanities mentally. I have zero tolerance for stupidity, really.

Funny thing, though I don't regret thinking what I thought (I need to let of some steam, else I'd regret what I say); I do feel a tiny bit of evilness for my thoughts. I was mad, damn irritated because if I was the one hiring at that point of time, I'd never hire her. Charity by The Boss, and I get his mess.

Farrrrrk! (excuse me, but really..!)

I know, in another angle, she is not stupid. She is just not right for the job. But Holy Lord, what she is doing now is the easiest task within my care. Anything easier would be bringing me tea and massaging my feet!

Came back after a cooling dinner. Porridge to soothe the fire in me lol. And sat down furiously churning out those steam.. and this caught my attention..

A pretty and delicate petal that Momma just came up to me and hand it to me.

:) And I feel so much better. I have a demanding mom (trust me, she demands perfection from her daughter); but she always know how to cheer me up...

I offer a silent prayer to my employee, I hope you improve, really.

Because I cannot be holding your hands forever...

Friday, February 11, 2011

Dang Memory!

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 8:57 AM

Uisshh! I just realized that I forgot to print my eVouchers!

Arrrghhh and the massage session is this Sunday afternoon.

Bah, ageing really sucks.

Now I'll just have to make a trip back to the office grrr...

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Poker King

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 8:10 AM

CNY is always about gambling, luck, gambling, luck. So it is no surprise that all movies shown are either about Mahjong, Feng Shui or Poker eh?

Movies about gambling always amazes me.. because I don't know how to. Hahaha yeah I don't know how to play Poker, am just a beginner at Mahjong. Facinating when they call out various winning combinations.

Lol, yes yes I know this is back in 2009. I told ya I'm not up to date with entertainment..

I think Uno Cheuk's female assistant's role is the easiest to play. She barely utter more than 3-4 sentences in the whole movie. Just like a silent secret admirer of her boss. Hmmm.... weird idea.

Oh and because I don't really understand Chinese (yes, I'm a banana!) I don't understand who is good or bad lol. Uno Cheuk looked like a good guy, so pro at poker. Did he intentionally let Jack win?

... and how come Jack has a sifu at the end of the story. Was he really a naive, incapable chap?

So fickle, he was into Season at first... and in a blink of an eye, Smiley became his other half? Hmmm weird..

Entertaining anyhow.. :)

Friday, February 4, 2011

Ice Kacang Puppy Love..

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 8:09 AM

Released in April last year and I only get to watch it now..
CNY is indeed a time to be lazy and catch up with movies hahaha.

The scene where Fighting Fish were teased mercilessly about not having a dad, brings back memories to me..

When I was 9, I went through the same experience. My dad has just passed away, and at school I was teased. Looking back, the boy was fat and short, just like the kid portrayed here haha.

Of course, I did not hit the kid back. I studied very hard, became a prefect at school, and constantly checked on the fat kid. I'd do so well in Maths that in many lessons, I was appointed by the teacher to mentor some weak lazy kids. Guess what.. the fatty was one of them. My loyal ruler was always with me.. and I had valid excuse to smack his hands.. lol. Revenge was sweet..

Anyway, I like this movie, but pity it ended with both Botak and Fighting Fish not being together... sad, ain't it?

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Little Acts of Laziness

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 8:26 AM

Random thought for the day.. do you realize that sometimes we give ourselves excuses to be lazy?

Few lazy acts that I'm prone to:
- Finishing a drink and leave the can / cup on the table (so that I'll throw it later)

- Torn a plastic to get the mini spoon for my night cream (sooo tempted to leave the plastic on the table again while it just take 2 steps to the bin)

- Leaving the dishes to "soak", wash them later

Haha there I've confessed.
Not proud of these, am gradually changing.

Now fess up! :P

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Start Off The New Year..

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 1:23 AM

With some basic necessities.

Every year end, I'd be busy looking for organizers. One that I can carry around and scribble whenever thoughts come visiting. I'd prefer bigger ones, but they are a hassle to carry around. And add weight to my bag, which I plan to downsize (bag's weight) this year...

This year I was gifted two, so no need to buy heh. Am really liking this, but at the same time, I'm relying more on my Nokia E71. Its the best investment I've made, and I love it that after 2 years, this baby works just as well :D

So see if I could get rid of those purchases receipts regularly this year, eh?
I do get a lil lazy every now and then with the recording, but I want to track those $$$ I spent..

I'm Reminded of You..

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 12:19 AM

... each time I come across chocolate milk. Lol.

You love giving me chocolate milk each time its your game day, knowing I'd be lazy to fix myself a proper meal :P

Look at this one.. it came with a limited edition straw!
Ha ha..

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Bleh-ry Day

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 4:22 AM

Today is such a bleh day for me..

Apart from the grogginess since Friday, nothing I did seems familiar / right.

- I've got shaky hands just getting a couple of dollars out of my purse.

- I felt like I'm walking on pebbles in the office (office floor for Pete's sake).

- I can't type one freaking sentence without making 1763653 typo errors.

- I feel high / dizzy / dungu (stupid) most of the time.

- My head feels like being hit by a rock.

- I have body aches all over, suddenly out from the closet. My knees feel wobbly, my waist as if a giant just squeezed me dry.

- I ate normal today but am feeling a lot of gas in me now, trapped! Blarrrdy hell...

Hoooyah.. ok I'm done whining..

Now what can I do to knock myself out?

I need quality sleep, yo!

Monday, November 1, 2010

It Feels Like Being Single Again...

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 9:05 AM

... When I met up with a close buddy - twice in a week, after work.

Lol, usually I'd be slaving at work till close to 8pm, and then lug my ass to a quick dinner before heading home, feeling dead.

Ok, yes I needed a trip to the mall because I have to pay some bills (there you go!), add a great company who can yak like theres no tomorrow is a bonus, no?

It was supposed to be a quick trip to the mall for:

- We want the Lancome sample kit

- Quick dinner (both must eat, she has hyper metabolism, I'm groggy from the medication)

- I want another set of Gui Ling Gao (yummy!)

- Yes, the bank to pay bills

- The Loreal Shampoo Exchange

So what happens when you put two crazy women who can yak, together?

- We got the Lancome sample kits. It was a breeze, no sour faced SA treatment what-so-ever. The SA even taught us to use the pinching method in applying the serum and cream. Likes!

- We didn't get to exchange the Loreal Shampoo.. the promoter went home!? Heck the flyer states till 8pm! We were there at 7pm! Sulks!

- Dinner. Ahem... we kinda stretched it wayyyy too long lol. Topic ranged from anything under the sun

Nevertheless the Kimchi Fried Rice was good, though I can't finish off the huge serving (sorry God, my stomach really won't allow all of that).. Cool!

- Gui Ling Gao.. I was supposed to write about this last Friday. Obviously I procrastinated... So anyway, I was also supposed to write about my allergy reaction on my face.. and you obviously ... I... (ok lah, so I sort of delayed it!). Got 5 tubs of Gui Ling Gao for RM10.

I ate one everynight, and loving this alot. I actually fancy this for the detox properties, and this keeps the complexion healthy. Some may not like the bitter after-taste, but I like it. Slightly sweetened, so honey is optional.

Why did I went back for another 5 tubs? Cause I actually saw an improvement on my skin. (I didn't really take my medications on time hehe. If you know me well, you wouldn't be surprised). Gui Ling Gao is cooling, so if you're a lady and you're expecting the time of the month, slow down on this yeh. Also if you're a bloke.. they also say you shouldn't take too much of this.. else.. hmmmm

Anyway, in short, I really love this. And would be going back for more - trying to establish a healthier eating habit.. Each batch of this is encourage to be consumed within 5 days - without preservatives (I don't know how true though). Love!

- Yep, settled the payment @ the bank before heading to the carpark, still yakking. Accomplished!

*Gee suddenly my mind went blank.. what the hell happened?*

Oh ok, single! Well I'm not saying those that are attached don't do all the above. Just that it crossed my mind that all these went by without me worrying about my dog at home (he is at mom's hehe), or will The BF gets worried (he is too far to do anything anyway lol. But yeah he usually prefers to drive me around cause I sometimes gets too tired to drive properly..)

So the 3 hours were fantastic! Came back to a clean home (I spring cleaned yesterday), stored my Gui Ling Gao away, except for one, took a quick shower, wash my face, slap on a cream mask, enjoying GLG (how many times I wanna mention this right?!?), and downloading my thoughts to the blog.

Am currently very attracted to this whole Webs.com thingy.. lol. Just how much time can I spend to maintain my blogs / sites?

Ok bedtime now.. I hope no more insomnia. Didn't sleep well last night.. just as I was falling into deep sleep, I felt a jerk... Halloween?

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Quickest 25 Mins

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 4:49 PM

Its the quickest 25 mins of my life, I swear!

The BF was supposed to be at the airport at 5.30am (yes! I kid you not, I actually agreed to wake up that early). He set the alarm at 4.30am, and would wake me up then. Guess what, he came in in total blurness - "Darling, I screwed up.. its 5.50am already.."

I was like WTF?! That moment I thought something else took over me, coz:-
- I just jumped outta bed, literally! I never do this even if I was late for my flight lol.

- I went on to get dressed in under a min. This coming from a woman who whines about what to wear each time she steps out of the house. Hey I match my sandals even just to get the mails...

- I never ever get out of the house without washing my hair. Never. Though I sport a pixie, the bed has the ability to flatten out my hair and I'd looked like an ultraman each time. Guess what? Today is my first! Grabbed a hair band and slicked it back..

Come to think of it, I'm so proud I bought the hair band in Bangkok. Lol I used tolimit hair band usage to the bathroom, when I wash my face or put on a mask... I just got myself an excuse to stock up in reds, blues, greens... you name it. Goneh case...

- And then I grabbed his luggages (thank god he is a light packer), passport, wallet, phone and off we drove to the airport like mad. The BF - if you're reading this - you're paying for the speed ticket if any, ya know...

In the midst of rushing, he suddenly burst out laughing and said he has never seen me get ready so bloody fast.. Lol dang...

So off I dropped him at 6.15am... glad that he could make it and slowly drove back, calming down my mind. Whoa.. so do I get back and continue sleeping? Its been ages since I'm up this early.

I guess you know what I did instead, blogging this off my mind haha. While enjoying the crisp morning view.. my goodness its so refreshing, gorgeous gorgeous view that I've taken for granted for a long long time.

I can sense heavy rain is visiting soon.. the strong wind has been here all night. It feels like autumn smile

And I hear my bed calling my name....

Monday, October 4, 2010

Simple Things Make Me Happy

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 3:26 AM

Its true.. sometimes unknowingly I'd be happier when I come across lil things that my loved ones do for me..

When The BF came back from his hometown with a freshly plucked coconut.
Yepp he can climb hahaha, he's my pet monkeh *winks*

When you have a super creative mom like mine, you'd get really cute pouches from her arts and crafts skills.. If only I can knit like Momma...

When The Brother teases me mercilessly over my love for "stupid dolls" and then rushed to get me a few goodies; and post them back to me :)

Gorgeous pouch for my gorgeous phone! ;)

Friday, October 1, 2010

Perhaps..

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 4:34 AM

Its 7.28pm on a Friday evening.. guess what am I doing?
Instead of frantically packing and leave for home, I'm actually lounging at my office cubicle, absent-mindedly just browsing sites...

Work was done at 6pm... why am I not excited about going home?
I should be, right?
I mean, anyone would be dying to go home, right?

Perhaps, I want to avoid the massive Friday evening traffic?
Perhaps, I just need to wind down by surfing for another limited edition face powder? Or sit just looking at a picture of a cute puppy?
Perhaps...
I've gone insane? ...

Monday, September 13, 2010

Random: Attracted to Colors

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 1:43 AM

After a splendid chicken rice lunch, we walked back to our car when my eyes caught something colorful.

I recognized them, and just a couple of weeks back I was asking Momma where to get more of these.

She used to buy for me 3pcs for RM10 but of late, the prices hiked up everywhere. Even Tesco is selling 1 for RM5.90! Blimey... and the morning market that Momma frequents.. they no longer sell 3pcs for RM10 as well..

Imagine my joy when I walked nearer and the display read: 3pcs – RM10

Wahey!! I started to grin and The BF chuckled “go ahead and buy, they look nice anyway and heres a purple”

After I paid for them, I saw another type 4 for RM10!

Wah nice weaves and colors are so… attracting me.

Guess what… I used my last RM10 for another 4 :D

Came back home I took some pics and here they are!

Tadaaaa…

Hahahahhahahhaha floor mats!

Told ya it was random.

Aren’t they nice? I love to have nice floor mats.. and wash them weekly.

My dog loves to sleep on them..

So they wear out kinda quick..

But now.. I’m undecided, they are too pretty to be stepped on?

I need to get my head checked – they are floor mats for pete’s sake!! :D

Monday, August 9, 2010

Random: Totally Adorable

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 4:26 AM

Haha can't help posting this up.
Was at the foodies street slurping up a bowl of curry mee when stumbled upon a stall selling knick knacks..

Then Momma saw this.. and oooh pink! Its a mini fan!
Lovely and cute, RM5.50 later it came home with us :D

Bringing this together in our upcoming trip :)

Cheers!

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Random: I Heart This Kitchen!

0 comments Posted by Foxy Frangipani at 1:24 AM

Swoon.... look at this!

Pic from Instyle UK Aug 2010

This is how I'd like my kitchen to be... ahh if only I can afford that 3-strorey Semi-D. I like the fact that its so well stocked, look at those jars.. so neat :)

But I'd prefer not to have white though.. wear and tear could turn it into an ugly sight.. and the sink would be moved away further eh? Chinese Feng Shui does not encourage to have the sink and the stove side by side..

Gives me the impression of a happy family :D

Now where is that Lottery Man!?

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