A start depends on a finish

I love life!  It's just filled with great surprises each and everyday.  I never expected 2011 to be such a busy start.  I've been really busy with work and got another raise (yay!), so it's so worth it when we are dedicated and put our heart into what we do.

We got snow here almost every week!  What's the weather at your location?

 I join the gym again with a friend, so we could motivate each other to hit the gym at least four times a week.

There's some delay with the house hunting, but I think it's better not to rush into things.  I realize buying a house is not like buying a car or dress.  Heheh!   So I decide to slow down and make sure I make the right choice.

Louie Louie is getting better.  I found someone to take care of her while I'm at work, I do have to spend some money but I think it's fine.  I have her to walk Louie Louie twice a day and brings her to the dog park to play.

Despite the fact that the Monsieur and I may never go back to that path, I'm glad to still have him around, when I need him, about anything, I know he is still there for me. 

 And gosh, I miss blogging and you guys!  My busy life has taken so much time that I barely have free time for myself to just  surf the Internet or read blogs.

Scarf & jacket - Guess, belt - Anthropologie, skirt - Urban Outfitters, boots - Macy's

A finger points, a hand joins

I was told many times to get a flu shot in each winter season.  I never bothered because I was fine each year.  Now, I've learned my lesson, it's better to prevent than cure.  I got really sick for 3 days straight and is still recovering now.  I never felt this sick before.  Glad that I'm feeling much better now.  That is also the reason why I haven't made a blog post or check out / comment on your blogs (I miss you guys heaps!).

So while I was away, these two super stylish and nice ladies, Carina of BadTasteToast and Mona of La Bohème, passed me another Stylish Blogger Award (2 awards at the same time, HURRAH!) in which I appreciate so much!  This has just made my boring resting day at home, heheh!  I'm supposed to post 7 facts about me, but I have done this before, so I'm going to share the link HERE.

Latest picture of Louie Louie.  Robyn of Twitch Vintage (psychic lady?) got it all right, Louie Louie does has 'stink eyes' (she does it so often!) and is very sassy.  She is not afraid of big scary looking dogs, she barked back at them and chased them around!  And to answer one of your questions, yes, I got her name from the song by The Kingsmen after dancing to that song a lot from the Wii (RIP).  She is still a handful, even the Monsieur said that I'm not ready to take care of anything yet but myself.

Going to take some rest now.  I'm going to save my tonight for blogs reading and comments.  Hurrah!

 Cardigan - Forever 21, jumper - thrifted (?), tights - Benetton, boots via Macy's

Bring on the wonder

9.02 AM

At work!  Since I have Louie Louie, I manage to arrive at work on time because I wake up early each day to feed her.

12.31 PM

Hurrah!  Boss has agreed to cosign for my mortgage.  I'm so excited for house hunting now.  Aiming for 3 bedrooms townhouse.

3.25 PM

Came back from checking Louie Louie.  Caught her trying to eat her own poops!

4.17 PM

Just called the vet.  He laughed at me because I sounded upset asking solution about Louie Louie eating her own poops.  But according to him, it's very normal for puppies to eat their own poops, I just have to go and pick up the medicine for that.

6.21 PM

Been talking to the Monsieur for advise about house buying.  Just glad to have him around again especially at this time because he is so familiar with this subject.

The Monsieur was so silly the other day when he tried to cheer me up with his ' cup of hot chocolate' talk.  Weeh!

6.35 PM

Got to walk Louie Louie with a friend now.

6.52 PM

Gah!  It was freezing cold out there, friend said there will be another snowstorm tomorrow.  Hope it won't be all bad this time.

10.46 PM

Washed hair and just replied an email from the Monsieur.  I'm getting more excited about getting my own place!

Will talk to best friend for a little bit, he was not so happy that I've been 'abandoning' him lately for Louie Louie.  Will then clean Louie Louie, make a blog post then call it a night.

Hat, Scarf, Jacket - Forever 21, tights - Benetton, boots - ModCloth

Hello Eleven!

Each morning since Saturday, I woke up and still trying to adjust and believe that 2010 is really over.  2010 has been an amazing year to me, there were some down part, but this is life not Santa Claus.  I've been really lucky my whole life because I always seem to get anything I want and need.  I honestly think that I myself is never truly a good person because I always put myself as priority but people around me are always so wonderful, from family, to friends, even my boss and people that I see randomly.  I couldn't ask for more!  I'm crossing my fingers that my life will stay this way forever.

So what did you guys do on New Year Eve?

I was at Amber Lounge in New York City with a bunch of people.  Open drink and sushi bar, dancing all night.  Who could say no to that?  Here are some pictures to share.

I don't dare to even step on my scale, have overloaded myself with food and holiday season is always a happy moment.  Now that it's over, I'm thinking about hitting the gym and finally will be able to get back to my regular blogging schedule.  2011, so excited and many more to look forward to!

Dress & tights - ModCloth, shoes - Ruche

Louie Louie, the sleeping beauty