Parsley Tea


I'm getting quite addicted to parsley tea. I read online that it's good for the kidney and for detoxifying so I tried it. I just chop fresh parsley and steep it in hot water and it's good to go. So minty and soothing, I didn't like it at first but the taste grew on me and now I always crave for some. Ommmm.

Parsley pic from Make Thyme.

Grilla!

So say hello to my new toy, Grilla! My mom finally let me use my credit card again because I've been such a good non-shopaholic lately. Plus, BPI has an ongoing 0% for 12 months promo so it'll be much easier to pay, not to mention that it was on sale at Canon. Yahoo!


I've been wanting a Canon Powershot G-11 for months now ever since I realized that my purple Ixus needs an upgrade. I definitely wanted something like a DSLR but without the bulk factor. I didn't want an itty-bitty digicam again though as I am trying to feel the photographer vibe (minus the talent). So the G11 was a solid choice. I've been choosing between this and the Powershot S90 but I figured I might as well go for the G11. I am loving it!

wearing Blair dress from Bangkok.

Why am I still confused?

If you haven't seen Inception yet (and why haven't you seen Inception yet??? What is wrong with you?), do not view this post as this picture tries to explain the different dream levels that took place. For the life of me I have no idea why I'm still confused or maybe I'm just tipsy. All I know is I have already pictured myself as Mal, I believe I can play the role of the scary psychotic wife anytime:

You know what I want?


This handbag from Forever21.

And this sweatshirt.

This awesome wallpaper.

This sense of recklessness.

:|

It's not fair.

Lovesick Crackhead

Some people get off on drugs and alcohol, I get high on clothes. Lots of it. I could spend forever browsing through and trying on clothes. I'm in my happy place when I'm around pretty stuff. Seriously. I tried on about 12 items at Zara yesterday (and at two different branches--Greenbelt 5 and Rockwell) and would have tried on more if it weren't for Jake who gave up and left me.


Jake took a stolen shot of me yesterday when I was in a state of total bliss. If I could sum it up in words, Kesha's Your Love is My Drug would be my theme song. Buuut I'm learning to control myself, I only bought ONE SKIRT yesterday. That's ONE. Awesome. Oh who am I kidding? I've already noted down and kept track of the five other I wanted to buy (see below). I'm just waiting for a chance to sneak everything past my mother.



Maybe I need some rehab
Or maybe just need some sleep
I've got a sick obssession
I'm seeing it in my dreams



wearing flower power top from Chatuchak, jeans from Black Sheep, brown plaid ribbon shoes from SanFo.

State of Limbo

We finally watched Inception and I am still in a state of awe and confusion. Hands down to the actors and Christopher Nolan. This movie made me THINK. I am going to watch it again so I can understand some of the scenes and interpret whatever confused me before. It was so good that I couldn't wait until I got home and immediately started surfing the net on my phone on the way home for forums and blogs discussing Inception. Amazeballs. Jake and I couldn't stop discussing and arguing right after.

I think he was still dreaming at the end but I can't help wishing he wasn't. Poor Leo. I read somewhere that James Franco turned the role down and I can't stop thinking how it would have turned out. He is a hottie.

Anyhoots, I had my trusty yummy kuchay yesterday but he made me feel guilty about consuming too few calories so I ate half a hotdog. Nothing beats my kuchay, though. It's the yummiest veggie dumplings and I have to have them at that Chinese stall in Promenade. The service is sucky but the kuchay makes up for it. Nomnomnom.



Before we watched the movie we hung out at Fully Booked to browse. I wanted a new book and Jake did not appreciate my skirt. Well, I loved it. I am saving up to buy the entire series of the Sookie Stackhouse novels and I can't wait to start reading them. I'm going back to nerd mode and brush up on my literature appreciation skills.



And here I was at the office before leaving, bugging my office mates as usual. I finally tried the skort  got at Bangkok and it got mixed reviews.

 

wearing striped tee and pale blue chiffon skort from Chatuchak, flower shoes from Kickers, Nine West bag from Jake.

Starvation Mode

I hate my body. It seems to have a mind of its own. I am no longer losing pounds despite increased efforts at dieting and workouts. Some stupid website told me that my body's on starvation mode and thus refuses to burn any more calories because it, and I quote, "does not want to die." On the bright side, I am now being forced to eat more just so I can lose more pounds. Hey, I'll take it!


Fat girl from The Mad Fawn.

I wish it was October already

My current fashion look-book consists mainly of flowers, chic vintage prints and tees, girly cuts, polka dots, sailor stripes and nautical prints, and ribbons. So when Forever21 Philippines posted the new arrivals for July on their website, I immediately went gaga. Who wouldn't? Take a look at my top 4:


However, as I am currently trying to kick the shopaholic syndrome, I do wish someone would buy these for me instead. Advance birthday gift? Ehem, Jake!

1200 calories my ass!

Cheat day today and we ate at Charlie's. Can you say relapse? I got worked up over their signature Black Angus burger with the large fat fries--so nom nom nom. Jake got his with a vanilla milkshake but I, with the self-control, got a Diet Coke. Hurrah for me! They have the most mouth-watering burgers ever. Grrr.



Dig in!


Here comes the guilt! Me thinking, 1200 calories (!!)


Money well spent, though :) I'm getting the buffalo wings with celery sticks (yum!!!) next time. I tried their Philly Cheesesteak with authentic sarsaparilla root-beer float before and it was just as deadly. Great. Now I'm hungry again.

wearing Lady GaGa tee from Chatuchak, white shorts from Old Navy, gladiators from Dorothy Perkins.

Almost there



Let's keep shedding those pounds.

wearing sheer polka top from Zara, denim shorts from Chatuchak, FitFlops, belt from Mango.

Love The Way You Lie



Jake got me hooked on this new single by Eminem featuring Rihanna. For the life of me I cannot figure out how a bad boy like Eminem came up with these heartbreaking lines. Like awoah.


Just gonna stand there
And watch me burn
But that's alright
Because I like
The way it hurts
Just gonna stand there
And hear me cry
But that's alright
Because I love
The way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie

I can't tell you what it really is
I can only tell you what it feels like
And right now there's a steel knife
In my windpipe
I can't breathe
But I still fight
While I can fight
As long as the wrong feels right
It's like I'm in flight
High of a love
Drunk from the hate
It's like I'm huffing paint
And I love it the more that I suffer
I sufficate
And right before im about to drown
She resuscitates me
She fucking hates me
And I love it
Wait
Where you going
I'm leaving you
No you ain't
Come back
We're running right back
Here we go again
It's so insane
Cause when it's going good
It's going great
I'm Superman
With the wind in his bag
She's Lois Lane
But when it's bad
It's awful
I feel so ashamed
I snap
Who's that dude
I don't even know his name
I laid hands on her
I'll never stoop so low again
I guess I don't know my own strength

Just gonna stand there
And watch me burn
But that's alright
Because I like
The way it hurts
Just gonna stand there
And hear me cry
But that's alright
Because I love
The way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie

You ever love somebody so much
You can barely breathe
When you're with them
You meet
And neither one of you
Even know what hit 'em
Got that warm fuzzy feeling
Yeah them chills
Used to get 'em
Now you're getting fucking sick
Of looking at 'em
You swore you've never hit 'em
Never do nothing to hurt 'em
Now you're in each other's face
Spewing venom
And these words
When you spit 'em
You push
Pull each other's hair
Scratch, claw, bit 'em
Throw 'em down
Pin 'em
So lost in the moments
When you're in 'em
It's the rage that took over
It controls you both
So they say it's best
To go your separate ways
Guess that they don't know ya
Cause today
That was yesterday
Yesterday is over
It's a different day
Sound like broken records
Playin' over
But you promised her
Next time you'll show restraint
You don't get another chance
Life is no Nintendo game
But you lied again
Now you get to watch her leave
Out the window
Guess that's why they call it window pane

Just gonna stand there
And watch me burn
But that's alright
Because I like
The way it hurts
Just gonna stand there
And hear me cry
But that's alright
Because I love
The way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie

Now I know we said things
Did things
That we didn't mean
And we fall back
Into the same patterns
Same routine
But your temper's just as bad
As mine is
You're the same as me
But when it comes to love
You're just as blinded
Baby please come back
It wasn't you
Baby it was me
Maybe our relationship
Isn't as crazy as it seems
Maybe that's what happens
When a tornado meets a volcano
All I know is
I love you too much
To walk away though
Come inside
Pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Don't you hear sincerity
In my voice when I talk
Told you this is my fault
Look me in the eyeball
Next time I'm pissed
I'll aim my fist
At the dry wall
Next time
There will be no next time
I apologize
Even though I know it's lies
I'm tired of the games
I just want her back
I know I'm a liar
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
I'mma tie her to the bed
And set the house on fire

Just gonna stand there
And watch me burn
But that's alright
Because I like
The way it hurts
Just gonna stand there
And hear me cry
But that's alright
Because I love
The way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie