Stay Fit and Healthy with Water Detox

March 6, 2014 10:33 AM , 4 Comments ,

I am all sold to the idea of slimming down with water detox. I saw it on my friend’s Facebook status and she has gone so slim that I believe the water detox really works.

So I went for grocery shopping and bought the ingredients. This week I made Orange Water Detox. I should have used cucumber but opted for apple instead. Therefore the ingredients are followed:

- Half orange, sliced

- Slices of apple (original recipe is cucumber)

- A bunch of mint leaves

- 1 to 2 liter of water

I like to make it a night before and enjoy it chill the next day. It is indeed refreshing!

Still can't get rid of coffee completely :D

Still can’t get rid of coffee completely :D

This weekend I will use cucumber to change the apple.

Some other water detox, which I love so much is a glass of water with lime juice. Squeeze half piece of lime into a glass of water (preferably warm) and drink it right after you wake up in the morning before doing anything else.

Bembu.com shows you more than one water detox, complete with the benefits and ingredients.

Two weeks from now I think I will go for healthy smoothies and juices. But for now, all I need is water detox!

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Living a Fairytale

February 23, 2014 4:48 PM , 6 Comments ,

Amongst all the songs that they like to sing or are taught at school my kids really love Katy Perry’s numbers. K claimed Firework as his song and little A never failed to join the Roar whenever it was played on the radio.

I love Katy Perry. In all her weirdness she has never afraid to admit that she believes in fairytale. Though the divorce with Russel sort of made that belief fell apart I am sure she bounced and has never lost faith on the fairytale concept.

I live a fairytale too. It means when I believe it I can do it and something bigger, and better will happen. Eventually.

This whole concept is not easily understood by most people. I have come across people that would just laugh on my dreams, be unsupportive and even tried to take me down. The thing is there are people who are too rigid and stiff, who are so focused on the future that they forget to live the presence. People like these are contagious and the more you spend time with them the more likely they pull you into their short mind. You will end up being afraid to take chances.

Remember, regrets always come a little too late.

This is one of my favorite videos from Katy Parry that I found amusing as well as inspiring. Some of you have probably seen this because it is an old video, but I would like to post it anyway because a little spark in your life is never too much.

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Traveling Wife

February 22, 2014 10:17 AM , 2 Comments ,

After 3 countries 5 cities in 4 years you would probably think that by now I have mastered the packing-unpacking skill. Unfortunately it’s totally not true. I am still lacking of the sense of the urgency, I still wait til last minute although I know it’s not right. It has been always that same feeling of unsettled that keeps me from moving my ass to get all done.

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The other day someone called me a traveling wife. When I heard that I was delighted and felt revalidated. Yes, those are the words! Finally I found the words to describe the other part of me. Finally I am not only a working mom and a blogger. I kind of love the new description: Traveling Wife.

And now, once again I am preparing my travel shoes. This bird is going to fly again.

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Honestly at this time I really wish I have a personal assistant just like Giuliana Rancic’s Sarah Knight. It could be awesome to be able to move without having to deal with all the packing – unpacking. But, well this is just a wishful thinking :(

So I have a lot of things to do. Here’s the list:

1. The kids’ school

They are already approaching the final term of school year. To move them to another school won’t be a good idea. That’s why I am working on this temporary homeschooling program with their current school so that they can finish the entire school year without having to start over in a new school. I am so happy that K and little A are in such a great school that can work something out like this. Later on I will definitely write about this school and recommend it to all of you who are going to live in Medan, Indonesia.

2. Selling the car

This one would be very difficult. I would love to take the car with us but we are moving to an island, a remote one. Shipping a car to that island is nearly impossible!

3. Sorting the stuff

We have never bought complete set of furniture because we always know we won’t be settling for good in this city. However stuffs do pile up. From the kids’ toys, books, shoes, clothes and many more. I need to sort those out like what to keep and send, what to donate, what to sell and what to throw away. I am thinking of doing an online garage sale, but first I need to get the sorting done.

4. Shipping

Another thing that is difficult because again, I am telling you we are moving to a remote island.

And as you are looking at my list, I can only manage to do number 1 so indeed I haven’t mastered that skill quite well.

Shoot me with some moving out tips please!

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The Shepherd’s Pie from Pizza Hut

February 16, 2014 3:33 PM , 6 Comments ,

Had dinner outside couple of nights ago with the kids and mom. We went to Pizza Hut, one of our favorite places to indulge in pizza.

They have new menu, Shepherd’s Pie. From the description looks like it is an awesome dish. Oh well…I don’t think I should be talking too much about it. You know what they say, picture tells you a thousand words.

Here’s what the tent card shows you:

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Here’s what we got:

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So, what do you think?

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Wordless Wednesday (Valentine Edition): Playing with Love

February 12, 2014 3:43 PM , 5 Comments ,

Hey, Valentine is coming! Had a blast afternoon playing with love…this is what I call fun at work :)

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Turning Back in Time at Tjong A Fie Mansion

February 8, 2014 11:09 PM , 4 Comments ,

Entering the iconic Tjong A Fie Mansion is like entering a time capsule that brings you back to as far as 1920s when Tjong A Fie, the owner of the mansion was still living his glory life in Medan city. Tjong A Fie came to the city in 1875 and soon became a successful businessman who run his own plantation. He was originated from Guangdong but due to his excellent leadership he was selected as the leader of TiongHoa community in Medan.

 Tjong A Fie1As one of the gem of Medan heritage tourism I am surprised that Tjong A Fie Mansion is not supported financially by the government. But even better, despite the lack of fund from the government the building is very well maintained. The descents of Tjong A Fie are really working hard to keep the memory alive and as one who have been there to see the magical scene of the mansion, I am thankful they do that.

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The mansion adopts colonial structure with big windows and open space. There is a thick blend of Chinese and Melayu culture within its interior design, which is breathtaking. Some old world beauties such as the phone, the clock and the furniture top the valuable memories that are all over the place.

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And of course, the photos in black and white that are displayed in the gallery are so consuming, like magnets that withdraw your attention from the presence and keep you wandering in the past. They are so amazing!

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I am glad that I finally took  a time to visit this gorgeous cultural heritage. I love it better compared to Maimun Palace.

If you are ever in Medan, don’t miss Tjong A Fie Mansion!

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