Sky Gym

I came home this afternoon in between clients to have lunch and get a quick workout in our building's sky gym. It's called the sky gym because it is on the 34th floor of our complex and the views up there are pretty amazing, especially on days like today.Here is an aerial view of our complex from the gym balcony. The pool mirrors the Singapore river that we are next to. Not a bad place to workout is it?

Stressful

My sister loves to joke about how "stressful" my life is. Let's be honest, my life is basically the furthest thing from stressful. Today was one of those "stress" filled days, and due to my current boredom of waiting for my dinner to cook I thought I would share.

I started off the day with a great gym class of total body toning. I am on a serious health kick for the next 3 weeks to prepare for our sailing trip at the end of the month. I figured I should make an extra effort since I will be spending a week in not much more than a bikini. I bought a bathing suit a month ago without trying it on and the bottoms were just a little tight, it is super cute and I want to wear it so I am using the fit of that suit as my inspiration for the trip.

Second stressful thing of the day was deciding between threading or waxing! I know it sounds tough. I went in for my monthly maintenance on my eyebrows and upper lip, I always wax but I didn't make an appointment today and when my waxing place was booked I was faced with the dilemma of waiting till tomorrow to get waxed or try the lady that does threading instead. I have heard about threading but have never tried it and since I work all day tomorrow I thought no better time than now to give it a try!Well I have to say I am not convinced! It was pretty painful. I know waxing isn't pleasant, but at least its all over with in one fell swoop. Threading consists of a lady rubbing two pieces of actual thread together and pulling out your hair one little section at a time. Ouch! I think I will wait for my wax appointment next month.

In other daily breaking news, I got a hair cut. I cut a whole 5 inches off and I have to say I couldn't be happier. I love long hair, but my hair sucks in Singapore. I can't go 10 minutes outside without sweating up a storm and then my hair frizzes. If I straighten it, it goes curly. If I curl it, its gets stringy. I reiterate, life is clearly very stressful with such obstacles to face on a daily basis. Post hair cut my hair feels so healthy, so much lighter and I swear I wasn't as hot walking home with my new do. I am not one to take solo photos but thought I'd share a pic.I wore my new Theory dress today that I bought in the US and just think it is adorable, so while I was posing for my solo shot I got a pic of that to share as well but not so sure that angle is doing it or me any justice.This stressful day is going to be finished off with watching the first episode of the new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey before my husband gets home (judge all you want, I love that show!), then dinner and bed.
Life is tough, but someone's got to do it ;) xo

The Wedding!

The weekend of my sister's wedding was so much fun! Justin made it Friday night, YEA! We had a nice dinner just the two of us and then met up with my sister and some out of town guests at the Cannery in Newport. Saturday night was the rehearsal, followed by dinner at Muldoons. Sam was pretty stressed leading up to the wedding, and was really enjoying herself that weekend which was great to see.

Sam gave the bridesmaids necklaces with our initials that are so cute. She said a nice little something about everyone while handing them out before dinner. I was crying of course!
You can see the necklace in this one
The day of the wedding the girls met early for hair and makeup. The room getting ready was full of excitement and laughs. Samantha looked absolutely stunning, the best I have ever seen her. She was glowing! I said this in my speech, but she literally did take my breath away when she walked in the church!I was so nervous for my speech. There was 360 people there and I am not comfortable with speaking in public by any means. I practiced so many times, and ended up getting everything out without being an emotional wreck. I think it ended up being a hit!The rest of the night was spent catching up with old friends and getting our groove on. It was a beautiful wedding. Sam left for her honeymoon in Hawaii the next morning, I have talked to her a few times and she sounds very relaxed and super happy. Justin and I are back in Singapore, both slightly jet lagged but happy to be back in our house. Overall we had an amazing time in California, it was a great trip! xo

Justin update

at 5 am this morning he was on his 2nd of 4 trains to holland from paris, where he will then take an 8 hour ferry to england and another train from there. he will miss his monday flight even if the ban is lifted. i called his airline and got him on the last seat for a friday flight to california. he is getting sick and needs a few days to rest at his parents. fingers crossed he gets better and the flight ban is lifted by friday so he will make it to my sister's wedding on sunday!

and I'm back!!

Well hello!! I have been rather busy since being back in California so here is a brief update.

The weekend after my sister's bridal shower, we went to Santa Barbara for her bachelorette party. There was 16 of us, and we had such a blast. To sum it up we had long drives, traffic, fun dinners, stiff drinks, went wine tasting and did a little dancing! All the girls got along so well and I loved hanging out with some of Sam's friends that I didn't know that well. Here is us at the Fess Parker winery enjoying some girl time and me and Sam at a club celebrating. She was a good sport to wear her veil and bridal accessories all weekend. A few days after I got home from Santa Barbara I flew to Seattle to visit some of my best friends that live there. I always treasure the time I spend with my friends. Both their boyfriends are chefs and I was spoiled with many great meals. Below Lacey and I chow down on banana pancakes with caramelized pears.Here is Lacey, Erin and me getting our groove on!
We met Maddy for dinner one night too!Seattle was beautiful and the weather was perfect the majority of the time!

For an update on Justin, he was stuck in Austria when the volcano erupted in Iceland. He was one of the many travelers stranded in Europe. Thankfully he caught a train to Munich Friday and then arrived by train to Paris this afternoon. He is hoping to get a ticket on a ferry to the UK tomorrow. Surprisingly he has been enjoying the experience so far, one of the many reasons I love him because we all know I would not be too happy if I was stranded there waiting in lines all day. Fingers crossed he makes it to the London soon and the ash cloud clears up before his flight to California on Monday. When there is will there is a way, and when it comes to Dus there is always a way!
That's all for now! Sam's wedding countdown, 8 days! Wuhey. xo

Samantha's Shower

So I am slightly jet lagged. It is 4:30am and I am still wide awake. Thought I'd be productive and download Sam's bridal shower pics. It was such a lovely day yesterday, the decorations turned out great and the crowd was really fun. It was a cooking theme and we had a chef come and teach us a few recipes. One of the bridesmaids Kate made aprons as favors for all the guests that were a huge hit as well. All of the bridesmaids love Sam so much and it was nice to get to know some of them better, I am looking forward to her bachelorette party next weekend with all of them!Such beautiful flowers and linens! Courtesy of bridesmaid Christy. Too cute.Some of the 8 bridesmaidsChef Theo doing his thing

And I'm off....

This will be me in about 12 hours!!

I leave for California tomorrow morning for a super busy and fun few weeks!! There is SO much planned while I am home. Sam's bridal shower, Easter, playing with friend's in town, Sam's bach party in Santa Barbara, visiting friends in Seattle and Sam's wedding. I am always sad to leave my hubby but he will thankfully be away on business in Europe after this weekend so I won't feel like I am neglecting him too much. After working all morning I headed to get my sleeping pill prescription refilled to prepare for the coma like state I will put myself in for my 19 hour journey tomorrow, now all I have left to do is finish packing for the both of us! For our last night together I am making bloke's pasta, Justin's favorite, for dinner and finishing our season of LOST! Happy Easter! xoxo