Saturday, November 21, 2009
My new obsession - Toy Watch. Admittedly, I'm not a fashion diva, but I do know my fashion trends. Toy Watch isn't just a watch, it has become an item of clothing and fashion accessory. Now that I own a total of three TW (not Tiger Wood), I can play with it, mix and match with my outfit. ^-^ love it, love it, love it! Here's my collection:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Yesterday I got my H1N1 shot. Yes, I did.
In the past three weeks, controversy surrounds H1N1 vaccine. I think the media being overblown.
I'm not so sure about the vaccine. Report shown that children under the age of six are in the high risk group. And people with chronical illness (i.e. asthma) also fall into high risk group. My only concern is Ryan, he met the two high risk category, though his asthma is very mild. Should I let him get the shot or should I not? Last week, DR. Wong offered him the vaccine, I was so confused, couldn't make up my mind. In that split second, I have to make a decision, get the shot without waiting in lines, or walk away with worries of the vaccine runs out. I chose the latter.
After much discussion with friends and family. Ryan was vaccinated on Monday. And I had mine yesterday. I don't remember when was the last time I got vaccinated. In the past 4 years, I had countless time of bloodwork in the lab. Because I have tricky veins, every time before they start drawing my blood, I have to make clear to them. If not, I will get poke a couple times.
Yesterday at my doctor office, the waiting area was flooded with people, I thought of giving up when I saw the crowd. Actually, it wasn't too bad, less than half an hour I got the shot.
I was told after the H1N1 shot, one will experience muscle sore. Before I went to bed last night, the pain started to creeps in. It hurts. I can't even sleep on my left side. It still hurts. And today I feel a lil sick after work, no fever but shiver. I covered myself with blankets yet still feel cold.
During lunch break, me and my girl friend are going to Square One shopping. As I crossing the street, a gentlemen walked pass me, he turns around and says, "You smell amazing!" I was surprise. Never in my life, a stranger on the street said something like that. I had people came to me and said I'm pretty **blush** I replied him with a "Thank you". He continues, "What perfume you use?" I don't expect him asking this question. May be he is curious or he wants to get one for his girlfriend. "Ruehl." I answer him back. He nodded, "You smell amazing!" and walked away. I was left puzzled on the street waiting for my girlfriend to join me. Despite the strange feeling, this gentlemen just make make day. I feel flattered **hehe**
Ruehl. I bet he never heard of this name. Ruehl is an upscale American lifestyle brand by Abercrombie and Fitch Co. They don't have store in Canada. I like Ruehl apparel and scent.
I got this perfume during my cross-border shopping last month. I like its light fresh scent and vintage looks. Ruehl R4 is defined by creamy floral notes making it alluring, beautiful and undeniably sexy. oooh sexy...**sniff**
As a matter of fact, my coworker asked me what kind of perfume I was using on the first day I wear it. Seemingly, men and women like this perfume.
Rating: 5 starsMonday, November 16, 2009
Yesterday on the way back from airport, I turned the radio to 98.1 CHFI, to my surprise, they played x'mas songs already!! I don't remember CHFI aired x'mas songs as early as November. I think it's because CHFI was the official radio station of the Santa Claus Parade.
Beginning of December, I love turning to CHFI for x'mas songs while driving alone back and forth to work. Especially Christmas shopping officially kicks off and Christmas spirit in the air.
If you'd noticed the newly added feature on my blog - you can listen to music on my blog!! My intention is to make you feel comfortable while reading my blog. Hope you like the music I picked.
Christmas is just around the corner, I will upload more Christmas songs to my playlist (hope u don't mind). Right now, there are only two songs from my favourite orchestra group - Trans Siberian Orchestra. The band's musical style incorporates progressive rock, symphonic metal and heavy metal - awesome!! It was about three years ago, I first discovered this awesome band plays "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" (I like to call it Carol of the Bells). The piece describes a lone cello player playing a forgotten Christmas carol in war-torn Sarajevo...
...the cello player born in Sarajevo many years ago who left when he was fairly young to go on to become a well-respected musician, playing with various symphonies throughout Europe. Many decades later, he returned to Sarajevo as an elderly man—at the height of the Bosnian War, only to find his city in complete ruins. What most broke this man's heart was that the destruction was not done by some outside invader or natural disaster—it was done by his own people. At that time, Serbs were shelling Sarajevo every night. Rather than head for the bomb shelters like his family and neighbors, this man went to the town square, climbed onto a pile of rubble that had once been the fountain, took out his cello, and played Mozart and Beethoven as the city was bombed. He came every night and began playing Christmas carols from that same spot.
It was just such a powerful image—a white-haired man silhouetted against the cannon fire, playing timeless melodies to both sides of the conflict amid the rubble and devastation of the city he loves. Some time later, a reporter traced him down to ask why he did this insanely stupid thing. The old man said that it was his way of proving that despite all evidence to the contrary, the spirit of humanity was still alive in that place...
Every time I heard this music played on CHFI, I sure crank up the volume, this music uplifts my spirit especially on a cold, dark winter morning driving to work with my sleepy eyes.
"Carol of the Bells" video clip http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/142870/1451710 I tried to upload here ... will try again! Take this for now.
