Go ahead, let your phone slip right out of your hand carelessly or let it fall off your lap absent-mindedly. Drop your phone on the ground or lose your grip accidentally before watching it fall prey to gravity.

I worry not about your phone… for I worry more about the concrete floor instead! WHY?

Allow me to introduce my stylish new iPhone case from OtterBox’s Symmetry Series in Dreamy Pink. Say hi! She’s pretty, isn’t she?

OtterBox, the #1 Most trusted smartphone case protection in the US and Canada, has recently created one of the slimmest and most protective smartphone case in its class.

If you haven’t heard of OtterBox, you must be living under a rock… far, far away from the tech world, for Otterbox is a global leader and award-winner in protection for smartphones, gadgets and mobile devices since the year 1998!

Needless to say, I was truly delighted when I received a surprise parcel addressed to me from OtterBox themselves!

Check it out:

Opened the parcel to find the latest Symmetry Series in Dreamy Pink,

alongside a beauty-fashion survival kit and a lovely handwritten note. Also check out the time I went to Celcom’s launch of the iPhone 5 here.

OtterBox’s picks in their fashion survival kit:

Travel-sized Sephora beauty/cosmetic/vanity goodies to keep me looking good at all times!

What has a beauty-fashion survival kit got to do with a smartphone case protection, you ask? Because style matters! 

Compared to its other hardcore predecessors, such as the Armor Series, Defender Series and Commuter Series, the Symmetry Series takes style and fashion seriously.

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If style & personality didn’t matter, you could just wrap your phone in a plastic shell and call it a day, right? I know that I simply cannot. Admittedly, I am one who loves everything to be aesthetically pleasing on top of its practicality.

My gadgets, tools of trade, apparel, footwear, accessories or heck, even the furniture & walls around me has to look pretty. (Geez  I can’t wait to own my first house. It’s gonna look like the best of an IKEA showroom – I swear)

Yes, I do go out colour coordinated. Last Wednesday’s theme was white.

I actually love how versatile my dreamy pink Symmetry iPhone case is.

It is simple, pretty, mildly funky yet has this touch of femininity – something I would definitely take to every business meeting, every party, every dinner date, every music festival and every outdoor activity!

Here’s some pictures of me going out with it:

Another day in the office – jives effortlessly on casual Fridays!

Contrasted well with my vibrant outfit on regular outings and spontaneous meetings

Hello from the fitting room!

Matches well with my eccentric wear on outings and rave parties!

And yet goes seamlessly well with my corporate attire for business meetings!

My iPhone and iPad tag-team also dresses up in matching pastel pink shades!

Now you see how style matters to me so much?

OtterBox must’ve granted my wishes in my sleep. The new Symmetry Series lets us choose from a wide array of colours and graphics, so we can protect our precious smartphones yet strut our style and stand out from the rest at the same time.

Look at some of the designs they have!

Having a dull boring colour on hardcore gadget protection is so yesterday – unless you’re a person who likes monotonous &  monochromatic colours, then I guess that’s fine by you. 

But for the ones sitting on the opposing spectrum of design, you can continue to revel in delight. Symmetry does come in a full range of both bright & breezy colours (RM169) as well as the solid single-coloured ones (RM149).

I know all you’re seeing is about the iPhone. It’s also available for the iPhone 6 now too! Talk about being quick, eh?

But fret not. For those of you non-Apple iWorshippers, the Symmetry Series is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S4/S4 and the HTC One M8.

Moving on…

I haven’t even come to the BEST PART of the Symmetry Series yet.

Aside from it’s pretty sight, it is specially made to protect your phone from heart-stopping drops, without doing any damage to you or your phone’s pristine state.

So yes, go ahead and drop it in style; tough smartphone protection just got prettier.

I’m sure nothing makes us happier than getting protection from a brand we can trust. And I mean this in more ways than one… 😛 *coughs*

Featuring a streamlined design that delivers tough protection from drops and shock, this stylish OtterBox case gives you something no one else can — confidence knowing your device is well protected by a shockproof, drop-proof and scratchproof (pretty!) armour.

My iPhone all pretty & protected every single day at all times!

Its internal synthetic ruber means its ready for the hardest of bumps and the specially designed, raised beveled edge keeps your touchscreen safe from harm too. Say goodbye to unsightly scratches on your screen.

Mine was badly slashed up before OtterBox saved my (phone’s) life!

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As illustrated in the video above, its dual material construction absorbs shock and withstands drops with ease. Watch it; it will give you a better understanding of how the shockproof feature works in your favour.

The style you want, the protection you need… is now all yours. Go get it and thank me later!

So hardcore that I have no worries bringing it to the gym!

Let my barbells drop on it for all I care. Whooops. Sorry. Are you hurt? I guess not. 😛

I have to honestly acknowledge that Symmetry is a God sent gift by OtterBox!

For a person that is rather lackadaisical with the protection of my belongings, most of my gadgets are often scratched and dented due to my nonchalance.

I also tend to multitask by taking pictures & selfies, texting and catching up with my social media feeds all while walking and running my errands.

You can see how my iPhone is always snug in the palm of my hands – never leaving my sight. I don’t put it in my handbag nor my pockets ever. Therefore, I tend to drop it a lot 🙁

 
Speaking of dropping phones, watch this funny and cute ad for the Symmetry Series!

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 HAHHAAHAH. Yup, doesn’t hurt at all!

OtterBox Symmetry in dreamy pink amongst my notes and work scribbles

OtterBox even has a built-in powerbank case called the Resurgence Series.

Imagine a heavy user like me trying to efficiently use my iPhone without draining its battery before midday – don’t even get me started.

Hey, I work in social media 24/7, what do you expect?

I will be sharing all about my new Resurgence iPhone case with you soon! Definitely another God-sent gift to Generation Y.

Thank you OtterBox, for Symmetry – a revolutionary invention!

Now that’s what I call beauty with a purpose.

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For my local readers, all cases are available at www.OtterboxAsia.com or from selected retailers.

Hi lovelies! I've been pretty quiet on the scene this week. You shall see why at the end of this post.

But for now, let's roll out this week's The Sunday Times shall we? 

I've just returned from a girls day out! 

The sunny Sunday afternoon was spent with my girls whom I've known and loved since I was seven! But… it's been ages since we last met. I haven't seen them since I was 15. 

A long-overdue mini reunion finally took place in Delicious @ Mid Valley Megamall!

Casual outfit of the day!

What I wore that afternoon.

I also decided to catch up with them here in Kuala Lumpur as all of them were not able to attend our CGL High (Class of 2006) mega reunion in Penang previously.

Oh dang, which reminds me, I haven't blogged about that yet!  Will do soon x

Whenever someone returns from overseas, it usually is cause for a gathering! 

Rubeeta came back to visit from Canada (she migrated there with her family mid high school!) and it was wonderful of her to make an effort to see us all again. 

Dah lama tak jumpe, pasti seronok jika meluangkan masa bersama-sama lagi, kan?

Squeals of excitement and nostalgia were in the air that afternoon as we reminisced all the memories over lunch, drinks and dessert.

Primary and high school teachers, co-curricular activities, inside jokes, classroom antics, tuition classes, recess time, girly gossips, cliques and awkward moments back in school before moving on to what defined our life now in terms of love, career and family as we see it. 

Gawd we're old.  What we'd give to go back to high school for a day, eh?

Here's what we had for lunch.

Allow the foodie in me to take precedence.

Hot Mocha

★★★★★

This is, by far, the best Hot Mocha I've ever had. Thick, rich and aromatic. It was a mug of absolute delight!

It also came with six mini chocolate pastilles which melted into my drink.

I order Hot Mochas at 8/10 restaurants I patronize and they have always been just the same ol' same but this was different.

Carbonara Spaghettini with Oyster Mushrooms, Beef Bacon, Oregano & Cream

★★★★✩

Pan-seared Crispy Skin Salmon served with Coriander relish, asparagus & mashed potatoes

★★★✩✩

Presentation-wise it looked perfect. The taste and flavours hit all the right spots although

the texture of its flesh was slightly tough and overdone in comparison to my last visit. 

Two stalks of asparagus seemed a little too inadequate this time round.

Homemade Pesto Spaghettini with Chargrilled Chicken

★★★★✩

Roasted Tomato Soup with Crumbed Mozzarella and Basil. 

★✩✩✩✩

Today's soup was unacceptable! It was diluted and oily – the oil suds could even be seen floating!

It was presented in quite a lackadaisical manner too. It also lacked terribly in flavour; 

the taste and richness of roast tomatoes were almost non-existant.

I had it returned after one spoonful. Believe me, you would too if you had tasted it. 

The manager on duty, Simon, was very accommodating and recommended another.

Cream of Pumpkin with Parmesan & Truffle Oil

★★★★★

Not only did its presentation improve tremendously, but it tasted divine. The consistency of the soup

was perfect; neither too creamy nor too thick and the taste of the pumpkin was flavourful and smoky. 

***

On Thursday, I was invited to the premier screening of Man of Steel, courtesy of talkFILM and Socialites Malaysia. 

What can I say? This is one movie you CANNOT MISS FOR THE WORLD.

A movie review on this in a blog feature soon!

***

Post-workout homemade meal

Made chicken and vegetable stew on Tuesday.

Organic wholewheat cellentani tossed with olive oil and thyme with

kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, onions, quinoa seeds, spinach and tuna.

Another one of my post-workout meals! Whipped up a quick meal of tuna & hardboiled egg

on wheat bran toast with cherry tomatoes and kiwis after gym.

Oh speaking of gym! I have something oddly comical to share. 

There was this guy whom I met at gym. He was topless and upon seeing me, he quickly put on a shirt. 

Halfway doing my superset of burpees, mountain climbers and jumping jacks, I noticed him staring for a good 15 minutes before shouting, "The way you workout is hot! I haven't seen one like you before!".  Umm. (So embarrassing OMG)

Nak layan ke tak layan…. i nak buat aper skarang? Senyum aje lah, cukup kot? 

I turned to him and gave him a brief smile before I moved on to my next set of barbell weights.

In the midst of my routine, he walked up to me and gave me the most cliche – 

To which I responded rather nonchalently with a –

He then continued to ask me what felt like a zillion questions (thankfully, nothing sexual nor personal like the other creeps at my gym) on the basis of "wanting to get to know me". I was cordial for a while until I began to feel irritated. 

To my surprise (and much annoyance) he began to offer to "teach" me how to workout for beginners and started a spiel of how ever since he began gym last month, he's always serious in the gym and how everyone should be like him too. 

Then he began talking about himself and how he does his workouts "the right way". 

For a second there I felt like I was talking to Johnny Bravo. *rolls eyes*

He asked me if I workout often. I mentioned I used to be a part-time personal trainer here.

Hmmmm.. so I wonder who's the "beginner" among us, huh? 

He widened his eyes in shock, kept quiet in embarrassment and eventually… gradually… left me alone.

About bloody time he did!  Ugh. Creeps. Creeps everywhere! 

Also, I prefer to work on my routines undistractedly. I go to the gym for one purpose, and one purpose only.

Dislike it horribly when there are people bothering me or trying to start a conversation with me when I'm concentrating; especially with a beeping timer strapped on me!  

Dude, if you say and claim to be serious at gym, work the machines instead of your pick-up lines, thanks.

OK RANT OVER. Let's move on to cheerier things that made my week!

Saturday was spent at Global Sound System's Dash Berlin #musicislife World Tour 2013 Malaysia

I had the best time ever! It was just that good. More about this in the next blog feature! 

***

Random Saturdates 

Weekends also saw us doing our part for the environment

Remember my tiny little recycling box I put aside last month?

Just a small part of the enormous pile I brought. So proud of myself! 

Aluminium!

Plastic!

Paper!

One thing that really irked me was that this recycling center in Ikano Power Center DOES NOT RECYCLE GLASS.

I mean, what on earth? Mother Nature didn't teach you to neglect glass. It CAN be recycled!

My heart shattered into a million shards of glass bits when I saw the staff chuck all my glass bottles and glass jars into the trash. No! How dare you! 

Can anyone tell me where is best to recycle glass? They threw all my glassware away 

***

My week also saw me suffering with the worst menstrual cramps I've probably had in my entire life. 

Felt so blessed when my other half cooked me dinner – just the way I wanted it.

All he did was to ask me what I would like to eat tonight and insist he cooks for me. 

Pretty sure he knows that I only eat clean! Based on the photos of my meals that I frequently cook and upload, I think any decent chef/cook would know how to replicate them.

Labour of love. Thanks so much, sweetheart!  xo

***

Random lovey dovey shots with my precious furkid, Chivas.

Take two!

Take three!

Booooooo!

*** 

I used to think I could never live without my iPhone and was horrified when Maxis told me they will be sending in my iPhone to Apple in Singapore before replacing my faulty one with a new one.

The entire procedure of warranty claim and return will take at least a week, if not more.

Wait… WHAT? 

So I am supposed to live without my iPhone for a week at minimum? 

Last week alone, my email responses were delayed, my updates on social media were much less frequent, my replies on all your comments are slower and I have no form of Instant Messaging on this phone (if you've texted me on Whatsapp or Viber, sorry if you've not gotten any replies from me!).

Basically, I was limited to nothing but calling and texting. I swear it felt like 2003 all over again. 

But it didn't feel as bad back then. 

If I remember correctly, my first phone was a black brick-like Alcatel hand-me-down from dad before my parents decided to get me my own cellphone. Thanks to them, I was one of the first to own a cellphone amongst my friends when I was 14!

This was my Nokia 3315 back in 2003!

Hey it looks quite pretty doesn't it! LOL

Polyphonic ringtones were all the rage back then and that pixelated Snake game enthused me.

I looked forward to the buttons flashing a neon green whenever my high school crush called me or sent me a text. 

Ok I lied. I obviously looked forward to his calls and texts more than watching the colours flash on my phone.

ANYWAY

Sure, I wasn't able to do lots of things without my iPhone… and I had nothing to fidget with. 

But on the contrary, I was able to concentrate on bigger things without distraction, engaged more in real-life human communication, more prone to look around to take in my surroundings instead of being in my little bubble called the virtual world.

Of course, social media takes up and influences a huge chunk of my life, especially with the nature of my job. But hey, I've lived without internet connection on my phone for more than a week now and this allowed me to take a step back to open my eyes to the things around me – both literally and metaphorically.

Moral of the story: You CAN live without your iPhone (or whichever smartphone you own).

This is coming from me. If I can last for a week (and still counting!!), you definitely can. So put it down; there are much prettier things around you than that tiny rectangular screen. 

Revelation aside…

MAXIS WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME MY iPHONE ALREADY?

I'M DYING!

Okay, you didn't just read that.  Have a good week ahead!

Much love,

Jessicat

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The Sunday Times is a weekly series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to briefly highlight my recommendations for to-go and to-eat places!

Some photos were posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & my Mini LIVE Blog

Do follow to get instant updates and pretty photos of the sights & sounds all around me!

Speed blogging from Ipoh right now as we speak.

So I drove back to Ipoh – in the goddamned rain! – last night to attend an event right after an event in the city. 

ELEVATE hits downtown Ipoh @ Sensation of Sound (S.O.S)!

*Full blogpost coming soon*

Talk about a back-to-back schedule on a Saturday! Geez. But it was all worth it.

Coming back to the place I spent half my childhood in is always something to look forward to 

Heck, it's practically my first time partying/clubbing in Ipoh! 

Was taken to supper after the party! I shall eat what the Ipoh-peeps eat 

Popular for their Bak Chiok (baby octopus) & Yuet Gong Hor (Raw Egg "Moon" Koay Teow noodles), Restoran Tuck Kee along Jalan Yau Tet Shin is the place to go.

We also had Braised Chicken Feet – I didn't eat it but the others did! – , Herbal Boiled Eggs & Pork Balls

People patronize them during dinner and it's also the to-go place for "after-clubbing" hours.

Coming back to the comforts of home means being spoiled by comfort food as well.

A gift from granny. Kieldsens' original Dannish butter cookies! 

Discovered excellent news that made the raver in me jump for joy!

The legendary God of Trance music, Armin Van Buuren will be making his way to Sepang, Malaysia for A State of Trance (ASOT) 600!

Mark your calendars fellow EDM-kakis, for March next year will be so fun!

Cuddles & playtimes with my babyChivas 

He's the best cat in the world, my one & only –  I love him to bits! 

If you can ever read this, lil one, mommy loves you a whole lot

So what else did I do earlier in the week? Let's see..

Woke up early to have quite an elaborate breakfast Tuesdate with boyfieKon

at La Bodega @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

I fully recommend the Club Sandwich, Big Breakfast and Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon on Toast.

It was sucha hearty breakfast and much chattering over coffee & hot chocolate. 

Tues outfit of the day! Casual with an edgy hint on a day out 

Fri outfit of the day! Played it girly with a childlike, Japanese touch. Matched my iPhone with my outfit too!

Oktoberfest with the buddies! 

Drink up on a Friday night to kickstart the weekend 

Made Organic Wholewheat Durum Spaghetti with Roast Chicken,

Button Mushrooms, Chopped Basil & Asparagus for dinner

Breakfast like a king! Had O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar @ The Curve

The Big Club Sandwich & Classic Triple Decker Sandwich were real winners! 

Brunch! Fruit & veggie platter of mangos, watermelon chunks and celery

Dinnertime. My fave mix of oven-roasted Zucchini, Baby Potatoes, Australian Carrots, Pumpkin,

Shallots, Garlic and a generous amount of Rosemary & Black Peppercorn seeds

Dinner again! Organic Wholewheat Durum Pasta Carbonara with Broccoli,

Button Mushrooms, diced Carrots with lots of onions! 

Replaced cream with a healthier alternative – a nice blend of low-fat yoghurt, egg-whites & milk.

And when I do decide to eat out, Japanese food has always been at the top of my list.

Check out the Grilled Gindara Codfish in Teriyaki Sauce I had at Sushi Zanmai @ The Curve

Another one of my all time favorites – the Caterpillar Maki Roll, also from Sushi Zanmai 

Can't ever say no to Grilled Unagi (eel), Omelette & Avocado 

Imma let you in on a little secret 

You know how I always share the healthy, clean food that I either homecook or when I eat out, right?

Truth is, that's as close as I can actually get to my ideal diet.

A whole lot of my sweet-tooth snacking, overindulging & unhealthy food enters my system too. 

Hey, I'm only human – just like you.

But the very moment I've set my mind to propagating health & fitness, by inculcating this idea and motivating all of you, I have to first set an example. 

One always have to practise what one preaches, right? 

And I'm glad I've managed to drive this point home, from the feedbacks I've received and by mere observation. I see more and more healthy eating & an obvious increase of a fitter lifestyle in all of you.

So proud of ya'll! 

My favorite bowl of Mac & Cheese. Just one of the many sins I indulge in. Don't we all?

I hope this doesn't demotivate you, but rather motivate you even further with the truth.

So don't be discouraged or think you've failed and have to start all over again, whenever you succumb to that burger, pizza, chocolates or nasi lemak – I do too. 

The moment you make an attempt, you're one step closer to your idea lifestyle, ya hear me? 

Oh and yes, some good news to share!

I've been invited to a fully-sponsored trip to Cambodia to attend BlogFest Asia 2012 held in Siam Reap! 

Simply cannot wait – Angkor Wat, here I come! 

Before I go, as usual, a song of the week for your listening pleasure 

Got this one stuck in my head since last Friday at David Guetta's rave party . 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8aaR6jo4VA

The lyrics. Just six sentences, but means so much. Just… yeah. 

Have also been plagued by an alarming, inexplicable occurrence in the household that is seemingly responsible for my missing belongings and finding those said missing belongings in the possession of others 

There is a fine line between having absolute trust in someone and

having to believe in the supernatural. I can only choose one. 

No matter. Whatever it is, I'll have it dealt with. SMILE! That's all for this week's wrap-up.

Have a lovely seven days ahead of you!  I will too.

Sleep well, ladies and gents. Let your dreams take flight *yawns*

Much love,

Jessicat

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The Sunday Times is a new once-a-week series; a personal piece published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to share recommendations for to-go places and to-eats throughout the week.

Check out the entire series here : The Sunday Times edition.

Some of the photos are posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr & Facebook on the go.

So follow me to get instant updates and pretty photos of the sights & sounds all around!

Hellooooo dear readers! How's your week been so far?

7 days of sweat and toil at your workplace? Or 7 days of hard-pressed studying & assignments?

Whatever it is, hope you guys tackled it with a big wide smile!

This week has been pretty intense for me; I've had back-to-back trainings everyday to prepare me physically and mentally for my very first marathon!

Did my routine of strength, endurance and high intensity interval running at Celebrity Fitness

The ground WILL tremor beneath your strength, people! So push your boundaries and work that body!

A good friend of mine, Ken, shared this quote with me and I took an instant liking to it!

Decided to make it my motto of the week

On lazy days or rainy days (LOL excuses) I'd just go to the gym at my condominium pool!

Since I'm back in Penang for the weekend, I dragged mom & kakak to Bukit Dumbar to accompany me

And obviously to get them up and going too! No life is sedentary with me around 

Ran 7KM in 45 minutes. I wonder how long tomorrow's session will take?

Got the latest Adipure 360 Born for the Gym sports sneakers!

Thanks Adidas Malaysia for these lovely pair of versatile gym shoes 

Decked in Adidas from top to toe on the day of their official launch party! 

(Full blogpost coming soon!)

Found this on Tumblr and couldn't agree more 

Outfit of the day. Feeling a tad sporty one afternoon!

Anyway, apart from my vigorous trainings and running practices, I've been up to heaps of other stuff.

I gotta eat, too! I can now afford to eat like a starving pig – believe me, I have a voracious appetite! – because I constantly burn almost 500 calories everytime I work out. So, no worries! 

One I'd always recommend, time and time again –

The Dragon Roll from Sushi Zanmai is my absolute fave. Made with tempura prawns, avocado & roe!

Made a healthy dinner of Chicken & Vegetable Stew! 

All the protein & fibre I need to get me going

My current favorite morning bites which always gets me on the move!

A hot cuppa coffee + cornflakes with all natural yoghurt & a dollop of honey

Caught up with my Greek friend Jason as he is transiting/visiting KL before he goes back to Australia!

Why not bring the two Greek boys out for dinner + shisha at Herris @ Damansara Perdana

Had a great time catching up with Jason. Talked about everything and anything under the sun!

When we were eating, a filming crew shot footages of us eating, for a local program called 'Jalan-jalan Cari Makan'. So you might see me on TV when its aired LOL! 

Sent my car for a thorough carwash, polish & vacuum (finally!) at the neighbourhood petrol station

Now, even a single piece of litter in my car gets me in a frenzy. OCD time haha

Amazing how these petrol station/carwash boys only charge 4 bucks per car wash and an additional 2 bucks for interior vacuuming. That's real cheap, seriously. I know it's not rocket science to wash a car, but surely it isn't only worth 4 bucks?

They do a pretty good job too though!

Not going to tell you which petrol station, because the queue is long enough hahahahaha!

Don't wanna recommend and have to wait even longer  

(But if you really, really wanna know you can always ask me la)

I can't wait to watch Hotel Transylvania!

Had always been a fan of freaky cartoons & Tim Burton-ish kinda movies

Found this and got so enamoured by the progress humankind has made over the years!

The shopaholic in me strikes again! Love this rugged pair of brass-buckled leather heels from Pedro. 

I know I can always trust Pedro for their exquisite quality of shoes 

As crazy as I am over high-heels (I have 35 pairs altogether, no, I cannot believe myself either LOL!), my love for pumped-up kicks & sneakers alike knows no bounds. 

I turn to the casual, street-style when I feel like kicking back on lazy afternoons!

My new pair of Playboy high-top sneakers!

Major, major love for them. It's studded and the Playboy Bunny has diamante blings for its eyes 

And no, just so you know, I'm not a crazy shoe lady 

I'm just a caterpillar with too many feet, hence needing many, many shoes 

Updated my iPhone software the all-new iOS6! Go update yours too!

It's heaps smoother & I can't stop listening to all the new podcasts I've downloaded 

Oooh I'm back in Penang for the weekend!

It's daddy's birthday so yes, here I am back at home to celebrate with the family.

Happy 52nd Birthday, daddy-o! 

Mom ordered giant freshly baked crabs during the birthday dinner!

I recommend Teluk Kumbar Seafood place for amazingly fresh & quality seafood 

Randomly, I just noticed how "unskilled" I am in eating crabs – that's the only reason why I don't eat crabs often! I will often end up wasting a good crab all because I'm dreadful at peeling the crab or knowing just where all the hidden meat are. 

Watching mom's sleight of hand while cracking, breaking and twisting out the crab meat from the crab made my jaw drop. I guess she's a more pro seafood person than I am hahaha!

Thanks boyfieKon for sending me a piccie of babyChivas whilst I'm away!

Was beginning to miss my mischievous little ball of fluff

That's all for this week! Will be back in KL on Tuesday for a meeting and to continue the rest of my week.

Have a wonderful seven days ahead. Don't forget to ALWAYS stay fit & eat healthy too!

That being said, remember to drink 7 litres of water everyday

Listen to your body, it is powerful 

Much love,

Jessicat 

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The Sunday Times is a new once-a-week series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to share recommendations for to-go places and to-eats throughout the week

Some of the photos in this edition are posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr & Facebook as it happens.

So follow me to get instant updates and pretty photos of the sights & sounds all around!

For every day of the week, I am thankful for what every new day brings me.

So here's a new once-a-week series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to share recommendations for to-go places and to-eats throughout the week.

These are the bucketful of things that made this week more awesome than the last!

Had fun watching my little boy Chivas playing with his new fluffy toy mouse that theboyf bought him! 

Had some pub grub with my gurlfriend Pammy at Tom, Dick & Harry's @ TTDI

We had a pint of Blackthorn Cider, Breaded Button Mushrooms, Pork Ribs Curry, Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Needless to say, you know what it is despite the fish eye distortion! 

Succumbed to my Swedish meatball cravings at Ikea @ Mutiara Damansara

Hey, did you know there is an app called REAL LIFE?  That's right.

My buddies & I surrendered our cellphones & piled them up in the middle of our table for

a more personal social outing!

Lunchdate with theboyf at Sakae Sushi @ Sunway Pyramid

We had Beef Sukiyaki, Japanese Potato Salad, Sesame Squid, Soft Shell Crab and lots more!

Chanced upon this and I couldn't agree more.

I think everyone should heed this about everyone!

Made some healthy lunchies at home!

Buttered Toast with Tuna, Hardboiled Eggs, Fresh Lettuce & Avocado mash

Checked out the latest outlet in my suburb – My Burger Lab @ Seapark Petaling Jaya

Had their best-selling A+ Beef Burger and the Hangover Burger! 

Breakin' a sweat on Wednesday evening!

5KM run clocked in at 35:00mins at Celebrity Fitness @ One Utama

Cooking up a storm in my kitchen! 

Citrus butter-baked Salmon with Roasted Carrots, Fresh Lettuce & Orange Wedges

At Godiva Chocolatier @ Pavilion KL. Our little Sunday evening out in the city! 

Chocolate makes us happy; what about you? 

Tried out the new Absolute Chocolate from Secret Recipe @ Uptown Damansara

I loved how my teeth sink into different levels with each bite. Definitely a must-try! 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akNSoOLJrF4

My current earworm : Leventina – Champagne Nights  Especially 1:15 onwards!

A hot latte on a cold, rainy afternoon helped me stay warm throughout the gloomy day!

Just some camlovin' 

Made early dinner!

Honey & Oatmeal Baked Spanish Mackerel with sides of Poached Eggs & Boiled Carrots

When hunger pangs got the better of us – Iranian food & shisha on a Thursday night!

Caspian : Persian Fine Cuisine @ Neo Damansara

LOL drew Barney at Draw Something

My Greek other half made us dinner – a popular delicacy in Greece!

One of my faves, it's μελιτζάνες παπουτσάκια  (Melitzanes Papoutsakia) 

Got woken up by babyChivas this morning! 

Just got back from some shopaholic time at Pavilion KL

Cheers to my new cream coloured wedges  So comfy too!

That's all for this week. Looking forward for more exciting things in the next! 

Have a great week ahead of y'all! 

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