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CANT CHANGE MY LIFE SO CHANGE ROOM

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HI I KEPT MY PROMISE.

So basically I was like super thrilled to come on and post about all my amazing ROOM MAKEOVER.

Why the sudden decision? So yeah well as most of you know by now that I suffered an injury to my lumbar spine that affected all of the joints and muscles around it. The crack healed, but the joints are still in pain.

Been to therapy and things are looking better, but for some unknown reason, the pain is still persisting at times. The only good thing is at least now I can push open heavy doors and sit in cars without any pain. But I still can’t do things that seem like they don’t matter but you somewhat still need to do them.

Like, obviously. Rough sex. (GRIMACES + CRYING + NO MORE FIFTY SHADES) Can’t do freestyle when swimming LIKE WHAT THE FUCK THE ONLY SPORT I DO IS SWIMMING AND I CAN’T DO IT. AND (TO MY DELIGHT) I CANT DO HOUSEWORK. 

BACK TO THE POINT. I went to try a chiropractor out of exasperation, and he was like this really “THE PLANET AND I ARE ONE” kind of a zen guy and he said.

OUR SPINE, is the core of ourselves. Negativity in your life is absorbed by it, and thus gradually leading to a very stressed and painful spine. CHANGE YOUR LIFE, AND YOUR BODY WILL REACT TO THE GOOD CHANGE IN A POSITIVE WAY.  

It sounded damn shady and dubious but if you think about it. Its so true. It’s like how trees and plants can manipulate their own shapes to adapt to the environment. It’s a way of showing “Reaction” to the surroundings.

A plant withering in the desert grows deeper and wider roots in search for water. This not only enables them to maximize their chance of survival, but also tether firmer and stronger to the ground.

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*In deep thought* CANT CHANGE MY LIFE WHEN I DON’T HAVE ONE. 

So…. Change my room lor.

AND YES SO THIS IS THE PART WHERE I WHINE FOR HOURS BECAUSE I DELETED PHOTOS OF MY ROOM “BEFORE” THE MAKEOVER AS WELL AS SOME PHOTOS OF INSTALLING THE NEW DRESSER

IM A DUMFUK I KNOW.

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Nevermind. We’ll make do because I am a pedazo de mierda.

JUST KNOW THAT I HAD THIS HUGE ASS WARDROBE THAT’S SO HUGE, IT BLOCKED OUT THE SUN AND ALL MY “FORTUNE LUCK” AND OXYGEN.

 

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This is after I removed the wardrobe. It used to be so tall it was RIGHT below the aircon. And it spanned across the entire wall.

The dresser in the middle was actually my parents’. They BOUGHT A NEW ONE CUZ DEY RICH. SO their poor ass daughter took it and converted it into a mini dresser + cupboard.

It used to be a set of drawers all the way to the bottom. What I did was remove all the bottom 3 rows of drawers and cleared out the planks.

My dad helped me to install a metal rod across the width, so I can hang my tops.

Those were the remainder from the huge ass wardrobe that I had.

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It was super unsightly to just leave it uncovered, so My dad installed an additional “Mini Curtain rack” of which I purchased A scarf, 2 for RM 30/ 1 for RM 15 = 5 SGD.

 

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I saved money by converting the scarf into a little curtain instead of customizing one. HAHAHA. Aiya… not too bad ma right.

The left side of my wall is a fucking blank space of endless green. Not that I minded it, since that’s my favorite color. But I wanted to spice things up alittle and showcase my “creativity” to myself.

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I bought the frame below at only 10++ I think. And it’s made of plastic so its super light. 3M tape was enough.

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Hung it in the middle of the bare wall.

 

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Removed the sample drawings and drew my own 😀

 

Went to IKEA to find a few more frames + 2 racks, amounting to less than 25$ for all of them.

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Drew everything myself. But due to my lack of practice and talent I had to get reference from the net.

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My cursive so fucking crappy…..

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As you can see it still looks bare so lucky I bought em RACKS.

I DONT HAVE A NICE RACK SO I GOTTA BUY SOME FOR CHEAP THRILLS.

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On goes two racks, (Only 7.90 Each ty IKEA) Topped with some decor and maomaocongs

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Golden frame and potted plant from IKEA.

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LOL JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT BLACK ASS SHIT ON THE RACK. I GAVE A ZOOM

ITS THE STONE THING IN JEJU THAT MY SISTER GOT FOR ME TO REMIND ME THAT SHE WENT TO HOLIDAY THERE WHEREAS HER POOR SISTER SUFFERED ALONE IN SG FOR XMAS + NEW YEAR.

I really liked the left side of the wall now. It’s cluttered with a homely and artsy feel without being too overwhelming. And to fill the frames with my own works gave me satisfaction that can’t be bought.

C and Dad helped me to drill em holes for the heavy racks to go up.

One of my favorite buys from IKEA is this gorgeous little seat that doubles as a storage space. It’s from the kids section and there was a sale going on at that time I purchased it. So I only got the thing at 50++ for the box/seat and 30 for the cushion (THE CUSHION OP AF BUT WHATEVER)

I featured the two drawings on my insta. Figured its the best place to place them HAHAHA. INSTAWORTHY CORNER OF MY ROOM OK.

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C helped me to put the entire thing together. It was super easy though, according to him no drilling was needed, and you just need to screw everything together using some twisty thing that comes included.

Box inside is also from IKEA. Can’t remember the price, but inexpensive.

It’s my mother’s favorite seat.

She’ll come in, plop her ass down and start nagging at me. I love it though.

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LOL SHE’S GONNA KILL ME BUT SHE DON’T KNOW MY BLOG EXISTS
>: D

 

The last part of my room makeover is this gorgeous Cupboard, again from IKEA’s kids section. It was the display piece and so instead of the U.P 90 dollars they sold it to me at 59. HAHA

And It was already constructed so SAVE THE EFFORT. Dad just plonked it into his van, and then TA DAH it’s snug in my room.

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Really pleased with the whole look of it. All my maomaocongs fit perfectly and there’s alot of storage space for all my work and travel stuff.

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Close up of my dresser. The mirror is from my old wardrobe. The huge ass one. I managed to salvage the mirror and it happened it was like PERFECT size for the dresser!!! Hung up my mermaid plaque… Had enough room on top for the essential daily facial products, my candle (Need it for my insomnia) and my photo frame.

It’s a pic of my grandfather and I taken just a while before his demise. And I don’t want to change this because this photo was printed by me just after he died. I want to remind myself of that ache that will never go away.

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Two remaining drawers hold my lingerie + make up brushes on the right, and make up kit on the left. Easy access for me when I am doing my makeup.

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Daily products in the VS box fits snugly into the left corner of the dresser. The cute little glass jar of cotton pads is purchased from DAISO.

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Managed to keep the lights from the old rack (FROM FIRST PIC ABOVE) and twirl them nicely around the new cupboard.

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Everything fits to the T and I am amazed by my own pro calculations. I JUST ESTIMATED LMAO.

 

SO OK I HAVE A NEW LAYOUT TO EMBRACE THE NEW YEAR 😀

BETTER HOPE I START EARNING A MILLION BUCKS AND MARRY RICH.

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Total cost of everything is less than 170!

I hope this post will help to inspire those who have been meaning to makeover their rooms too. It’s not going to be easy (the cleaning and setting up) but it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Not everything has to be new nor expensive!

And always DIY wherever possible. Its not only cheaper but more meaningful.

I feel very relaxed and happy now whenever I walk into my room. There’s alot of airy space and looking at things I love make me more driven to go towards my personal goals.

SO YOU SHOULD TOO!

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Will be updating again next week on my Short trip to Bintan, as part of a deal. Stay tuned for my review!

 

EATING AND EATING

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I hope you guys read my Sea Nymph story! I have the best feedback from a reader and that’s none other than CKY2. After reading my story he said : “Is it wrong that all that I imagined was Dragon Knight making some sweet love to Naga Siren”

My life is now complete. HAHAHAHHA

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LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: BUKIT PANJANG IS NOW ON THE MRT MAP OMG :’D

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Did you know, when I was in University, I had to endure a 1.5 hour bus ride every day to Queenstown. I know some people have it worse than me, but really. Look at this map. 5 stops to Sixth Avenue, just change a bus and i’d be there in 15mins. JESUS.

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PLATYPUS LOBSTER SHACK 😀

3 Pickering Street, #01-31 Nankin Row

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I finally had the chance to taste their yummy crustacean goodness for myself. Mr Lawyer took me out on a date!

The bar is smaller than I thought, but tastefully decorated. It is cozy and modernistic.

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Good food stays on your mind longer than you’d actually realize it. Even till now, I cannot stop reminiscing about the taste of dat lobster roooooooooll. We ordered a salad because they ran out of all the hot appetizers and soups. DON’T ORDER THE SALAD.

We had lobster roll set, the spicy one, with burnt cheddar (extra cost). Comes with greens and chips sprayed with truffle oil, the Nope salad and the crustacean bowl.

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JUST    LOOK     AT     THAT              OMGGGGG

Crustacean bowl:

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This is supposedly one of their popular items. Mr lawyer mentioned it used to taste better though. In my opinion it was good for sharing, it’s not too good to have it all by yourself because the rice is kinda like sushi rice, so it’s really filling and the dish is sweet, not savory. I believe the sweetness comes from the seafood broth? and maybe some special sauce that I don’t know. But because of the overwhelming sweetness and sushi rice, it will only taste orgasmic for the first few spoonfuls.

But dat lobster roll tho. I can’t wait to go back there, hopefully the soups and appetizers will be available 🙂

Goddess rating: 4.5/5!

Very value for money. They use generous amounts of lobster (goes by weight). The lobster roll set is 22++

I definitely recommend this. You have to try it especially if you are a staunch shellfish lover.

But make reservations!!!

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I went on a food trip at Geylang 😀 Well.. not really a food trip. But I just made random stops to feed myself. Like hell, I did not even know where are all the “Famous stalls” at. Let’s not forget I am a road idiot. So i just to random coffeeshops. DAMN. :O I FOUND SOME AMAZING STUFFFFFFFF

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I walked into this random kopitiam and they served the old fashioned cai fan omggggg. My favorite potatoes, salted veg (reminds me of my ahma’s one) and steamed egg.

Along the main road between Lorong 8 and 6 there’s this dim sum place. I really hate dimsum but damn, their porridge is delicious. And dat crabmeat dumpling…. bigger and juicier than Din Tai Feng’s one. EXPLOSION when you stuff the whole thing into your mouth. It’s quite big so I had to nibble alittle bit first. I think it’s quite famous? I don’t know the name lOLLLL

But i saw many OLs and those office uncles coming to eat for lunch.

Had a good chicken rice too. Somewhere along Lorong 23. In this super plain and japalang coffeeshop. The rice, so fantastic bro. I FORGOT TO TAKE A PIC I WAS TOO HUNGRY SORRY.

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I have been eating so much recently. So fat, but who cares. D: Life is too short to be kate moss! How can you give up on truffle fries? On Macspicy? On FUCKING PORK BELLY???? HOW CAN YOU NOT EAT ROAST DUCK AND DEVOUR ALL THE CRISPY SKIN? HOW TO NOT BUTTER YOUR ENTIRE PANCAKE TILL THE YELLOW GOODNESS FLOWS DOWN LIKE A WATERFALL OF CHOLESTEROL?

This is proof that I have been eating like a starved beast. I went to IKEA and like we all know no one really goes there to buy furniture. Its the fucking meatballs man.

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Z didn’t eat much SO I HAD like 10 MEATBALLS, THE WHOLE PLATE OF SALMON, MUSHROOM SOUP AND 2/3 OF THE CURRY CHICKEN.  See he didn’t even finish his rice.

Eh it’s really awesome the curry. Omg.

Anyone wants to go Ikea to eat? Please BRING ME

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SO, DID YOU GUYS KNOW THAT YOUR GODDESS WAS SOMEHOW SCAMMED/FORCED TO GO TO HELLO KITTY LAND.

It’s freaking 80rm per person. FOR BLOODY KIDS. For that price you thought there will be red carpet and Magical talking cats but Hell it was the worst waste of 80rm ever.

DO NOT ENTER!!!!!!!

It’s basically just ONE SINGLE FLOOR, THE SIZE OF 1 and 1/2 of a 5 room flat. There are only 6 THINGS FOR YOU TO DO THERE AND IT’S ALL FOR KIDS, EVEN THO ITS FOR KIDS, I’D TELL MY KIDS I RATHER BUY THEM A REAL CAT.

And the merchandise is like … A freaking t shirt that says “Hello Kitty” Is priced at 280 RM. PLEASE BRO. Will the shirt give me the figure of Miranda Kerr or what?

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The only few decent looking statues.

If you are thinking of going there, ABORT MISSION. It’s really not worth the trip and money!!!! ABORT ABORT ABORT.

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For you guys who have been reading my blog since the first post when I moved to this current domain, should know that I did Gold toning treatment for my face at Aeon Aesthetic Clinic, (at Pacific Plaza). Those of you who have seen me before and after the treatment, Im sure all of you agree that my skin has improved greatly!

I used to have really really bad skin previously because of hormonal imbalance. So what the gold toning does is, it helps to soothe the redness left by pimples and scars. The picture below, on the left, is how my face was after being ravaged by a ferocious pimple outbreak. So as you can see, the picture on the right, that’s taken about 3 weeks back. The redness has is gone, like 100%. All that’s left are the holes left by the scars.

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I blogged about my gold toning experience. If you have not read it, and would like to, simply go to my archives 🙂

So anyway, I just went to do the VIVA laser on my face this Monday. What the laser does is to help rejuvenate your skin, giving it radiance, lightens scars, decreases the deepness of the holes as well as tighten your pores. Currently at home recuperating now. I will be doing a post about my experience there by this week. If you are convinced and will like to give it a try, just simply quote my name (my Chinese name. Hahaha) and the friendly doctor will give you a discount 😉

JUST A DISCLAIMER!

I am not sponsored by the clinic to write this review. I am not paid in any way. This is solely for my own personal benefit and I am only sharing it because as like all good things to be shared, I want the best for you guys as well as for the doctor because he’s a fantastic guy.

Stay tuned! 😀 😀 😀