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So Random: What Is Your Life's Theme Music?

Ice Queen
"I've given until I break"

This is so random, but I'm gunna share it anyways.  Do you ever wish that regular instances in your life had theme music?  I know, I know!  Crazy right?  Well, yesterday when I was taking a walk, this is the theme music that I wanted to playing...

Happy Mother's Day: Inexpensive Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Ahhh Mother's Day....a day for honoring a mother, or being honored as mother.  I can be sentimental at times and Mother's Day is one of those days where I prefer to give and receive something from the heart.  Store bought gifts are nice, but in my opinion, gifts can be bought year round, and so I tend to lean toward the type of gifts that just can't be bought. Now if you want to send me to Jamaica the day after Mother's Day, I'm all for it! lol!  Here are a few Mother's Day gestures that just might make the mother in your life smile :)

     10 THINGS FOR MOM

1. Handmade card with a collage of childhood photos incorporated into the design.
2. Relive mom from her daily chores.  No cooking or cleaning.
3. Run a bubble bath, set up the TV in the bathroom so mom can watch her favorite movie while bathing.  If  the movie thing doesn't work, music and candles are nice.
4. Offer periodic massages throughout the day.  Foot and back rubs are always welcomed.
5. Wash her car, including the inside
6. Perform mom's chores for her.  Organize her jewelry, purses or shoes.
7. Be mom's errand runner for the day.  Help her check off things on her "to do" list.
8. If she's a working mom, bring her lunch to work or surprise her at work and take her to lunch.
9. If she's a social mom, plan a brunch for her and her friends.
10. Last but not least, give mom plenty of hugs, kisses and "I love you's".

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!

Best Selling Groomsmen Gifts

When in doubt about what type of groomsmen gifts to get, stick to the top sellers. When you want popular music, you go to the top 100 songs. When you want an ice cream cone, you tend to stick with a standard list of favorites. The same thing holds true when shopping for the best groomsmen gifts.

The question then becomes, how do you find a list of the top groomsmen gifts? Visit a store that specializes in wedding gifts for men or wedding gifts in general and you may find the pricing a little high. Shop online and you won't be bothered by sales associates who work on commission. Instead, you'll have all of the time in the world to browse and compare. In fact, most online stores offer easy access to sales and discount items, with easy-to-find links to things such as the “most popular” groomsmen gifts.

At American Bridal, the top unique gifts for groomsmen include:

• embroidered cooler chairs
• personalized cooler bags
• weekender bags
• personalized barbeque kits
• black leather hip flask with cigarette case
• beer steins and sports mugs
• personalized pocket watches

Unless you have something particular in mind,
stick to the top sellers and you can't go wrong.

Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning
Complete Wedding Coordination including "Day/Week Of" Wedding Assistance
simphony-life@gmail.com
775.786.1730

Yet another pity party

The below pictures are SO not me but I am learning to find my good angle and to smile without looking conscious... I really don't know how girls work this camwhore thing.

Feels... awkward and narcissistic! =p

I like how my hairline here isn't so obvious...

and I think left is my better side...

Somehow I like this shot of me... feels more... like me.

"By His wounds you are healed."

1 Peter 2:24

So why am I in a pity party right now? Life is great. I don't have to work and I have all the time in the world. I don't get panic attacks (PA) like how I used to get them at work and there isn't much stress other than wedding planning and the inner lining of my purse. At the same time, this saying is just apt and so true - an idle mind is the devil's workshop.

The sun is shining brightly today and I woke up in an okay mood. I know for sure I didn't wake up on the wrong side of the bed, that's for sure! Heated up breakfast for Mr. C and I - two roti canai with awesome Nyonya Chicken from last night and saw him off to work.

Felt like watching Privileged and did just that with four episodes to boot! To top it off, I indulged on a facial mask, pampering my face that so needs work on it's pores. The mask left a 'granny' smell though, reminding me of my great grandmother that used to live with my family and I when I was in primary school.

And seeing how I planned to bake 'Melting Moments' today after dodgily snapping a picture of the recipe off a book at Harvey Norman last week much to Mr. C's embarrassment, my time is occupied, so, why do I feel bereft?

Why do I once again ponder this age old topic? Why do I feel that if one calls themselves friends, true friends or what not, they'd at least do something? Call perhaps or text or email or something.. anything?! Am I expecting too much?

I guess often times, people only come to me when they need someone, when they're down, when there isn't anyone else or due to much prodding from my end. Either that or they have much better things in life than to be bothered with insignificant me. Told you this is a pity party so don't judge.

It's funny now that I am here, in Melbourne, with no exact curfew, no parent harping over what time I get back but neither do I have the absolute freedom and luxury to go out and about whenever I want to and with whomever. One thing is that there's Mr. C and the other is the lack of friends.

Yeah sure, I do have some (in Aussie and Malaysia) but I am not part of their life. I am just an addition. They have their gangs, their clicks, their life and I don't blame them. Truly but it'll be nice to at least have my own gang, my own click and feel like this is my life, my home.

It'll be nice to know that I have my own gang. My own gang that gives a crap about me and knows when I am having my down times (like now) and tries to cheer me up. Unfortunately, they're all busy living their lives and who can fault them?

It's this icky thing we call, life.

Makeup Look: Purple Eyes And Pink Lips

I was feeling the color purple today and I haven't done a makeup look on myself in a while, so I decided to do a lilac, gray, purplish look.  This is a really fun look that you can take from day to evening with a few minor adjustments.

Day look:                                                                         

Inner corner - lilac shadow

Eyelid - slate grey

Outer corner/crease - deep purple

Cheek - rosy pink

Lip - Nude lipstick

Evening Look: (same as above with following changes) 

Outer corner/crease - apply a touch of black over the purple

Lip - fuschia gloss (as shown)

Makeup Review: Maybeline Superstay 24 Color

WARNING!!! INTENSE, LONG LASTING COLOR!

I'm in luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv with this lipstain/matte/gloss.  Yeah, you heard me right.  This can be used as a stain, matte lipstick or a gloss.  Rarely does a product that claims to last for several hours or not smudge, ever make good on its promise. So you must know that I was beyond surprised to find that this drugstore brand exceeded my expectations!  Not only did this stuff NOT smudge, and when I say NOT smudge, I'm talking blot my lips on a paper towel and absolutely NO product gets on the towel.  No smudging and it stayed on for the entire day and still looked good at the end of the day!  It was kind of hard to take off, even with Vaseline, but I was okay with that.

You apply a thin layer of the color side and allow it to dry, once dried you can leave it and it will look very much like a matte/stain, or you can then apply the gloss stick and give it some shine!  There's a wide range of colors and they are fairly inexpensive.  They regular price is about $8, however I purchased 3 of them on sale for roughly $5 each at Walgreens.  They are definitely worth it!  My new favorite!

This was after 7hours, after drinking and eating and no touch ups! [Eternal Sunset]

Left to Right - [Keep Up The Flame], [Eternal Sunset], [Lasting Lilac]

Bridal Party Luncheon

If you and your groom are both uninterested in participating in bachelor and bachelorette parties, why not consider a combined “thank-you” event for your wedding attendants? Traditionally held for the bridesmaids as a Bridesmaid Luncheon, this event is a special time that focuses on the love, support and friendship provided by the bridal party during the preparations and organization of the wedding.

Combined bridal party luncheons or wedding attendant luncheons, can be a fun way to introduce the wedding party to one another, create a festive atmosphere as the wedding gets closer and can help to create new friendships before the day of your wedding. This is a wonderful time to deliver the wedding attendant gifts to each member of the bridal party.

For many bridal couples, the idea of bringing their childhood friends, business associates and relatives together as members of their wedding party can seem a bit intimidating as not everyone knows one another; hosting a combined wedding attendant luncheon provides the perfect format for introductions, building of new friendships and a great way to relax together before the wedding date.

It is traditional to host the wedding attendant luncheon within a month of the wedding date. However, if many of your bridal party have to travel a great distance to attend the wedding, it would be best to schedule the luncheon within two or three days of your wedding.

Complete wedding coordination including Day/Week Of wedding assistance.

Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning

simphony-life@gmail.com

775.786.1730

Unwanted love handles and Green Coffee

I've finally sent out my save-the-date via Facebook today. Took me forever to get the guest list sorted out and even then, there's still a few people that I'll need to get their contact and let them know since I don't have them on Facebook.

And so with about 7 more months to go to the BIG day together with every bride's fervent wish to look svelte in their gorgeous white gown, I have started to think what can I do in order to lose the unwanted love handles.

This has been an ongoing item to strike off from the things-to-do list for the past I-don't-know-how-many-years... like forever!

Somehow, I never seem to lose more than 4kg and when I do, I just gain them back!

Darn.

Anyway, back to my big day. I think it's not too ambitious to lose at least 1kg a month. As long as I exercise, eat well, drink lots of water and watch my sweet tooth, it shouldn't be that difficult. Right?

I came across this article on Glamour.com about 8 workout moves for a toned body in two weeks written by a Shaun Dreisbach and it's really good for all who are clueless where to begin in regards to losing some weight.

(the below was taken from HERE)

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We’re all a teensy bit guilty of having unrealistic expectations at the gym: a few squats and presto—one size smaller! Nothing works that fast, but with the right strategy you can see results in just two weeks, says Pete McCall, trainer and exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise. What makes that possible: focusing on muscles that respond fastest to strength training—those in your arms, shoulders, calves and lower abs.

These moves will help you score, tighter arms, calves and lower abs in two weeks; see sexy definition in your butt, hips and thighs in four (and, if you have weight to lose and are eating right, drop a dress size); and after six weeks, you’ll be slimmer and more toned all over. Do two sets three or four days a week circuit-style.

Toning Move 1: Squat and Shoulder Press

Works butt, thighs, arms

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding five-pound weights in each hand, arms bent, palms facing in. Bend knees and squat, as shown; pause, then stand and press arms straight up over shoulders. Do 8 to 12 reps.

Toning Move 2: Pull Combo

Works butt, thighs, abs

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms bent 90 degrees, with left hand near hip and right hand up by face, like a sprinter. Bend and lift left knee toward chest, then lean torso forward, extend left arm forward and left leg back, as shown. Return to standing, step left foot behind you and lower into a lunge, arms back in sprinter position; pause. Rise up in one explosive motion, swinging arms so they switch positions, lifting left knee toward chest and rising up onto toes of right foot. Do entire sequence 8 to 12 times; switch legs and repeat.

Toning Move 3: Crossover Lunge

Works calves, hamstrings, butt

Stand with arms at shoulder height, palms down. Step forward with right foot, crossing it in front of left. Lower into a curtsylike lunge (right knee shouldn’t go past toes) while twisting torso right, as shown. Untwist, push off right foot, return to start. Do 8 to 12 reps; switch legs and repeat.

Toning Move 4: Inchworm

Works abs, chest, arms

Bend forward, place hands on floor in front of toes, and walk hands forward, as shown, until you reach plank position. Do a push-up, then inch back to start. (Keep belly button pulled in.) Do 8 to 12 reps.

Toning Move 5: Standing Lift

Works obliques, back, shoulders

Stand with left foot in front of right, holding one weight with both hands, arms extended so weight is by right hip. Rotate arms up and across, as shown (don’t twist torso); pause, then return to start. Do 8 to 12 reps; switch sides and repeat.

Toning Move 6: Side Plank

Works abs, obliques, butt, hips, thighs

Lie on right side with legs extended, hips and feet stacked; prop yourself up on your right forearm, elbow under shoulder, and place left hand on your waist. Slowly lift hips off the floor as high as you can, as shown; hold for 15 to 30 seconds, belly button pulled in toward spine. Lower to start, switch sides and repeat.

Toning Move 7: Biceps Curl

Works biceps, shoulders, back

Stand holding a weight in each hand, arms down, palms facing thighs. Curl weights toward shoulders, rotating palms up toward your chest as you lift, as shown; pause. Lower to start. Do 12 to 15 reps.

Toning Move 8: Kickback

Works triceps, back

Stand with right foot in front of left, holding a weight in left hand; lean forward with back flat; bend left elbow 90 degrees. Slowly extend arm back, lifting weight as high as you can, as shown; pause. Lower and repeat. Do 12 to 15 reps; switch sides and repeat.

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Try it out and let me know if it works! =p

Meanwhile, I've been sipping Green Coffee yesterday and today - the lazy method. *hehe* Below pictures were taken with my newly acquired Nex3 (got it on a super awesome bargain). Still need to learn more about this baby of mine.

Thanks Mr. C for the early anniversary present! :)

See me?? You'll see only my right hand and the camera's lens.

And now, can you spot my left eye??!

Still here...