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The human in me

I know its not really me to say this but I didn't realise I actually can miss shopping! Thanks to the Good Friday long weekend (which has ended...sigh), I managed to steal a breather and regain some of my human-ness.

On Friday, I met up with Jo for her belated birthday treat at PS cafe. Thereafter, I hopped over to Novena Sq to check out the New Balance outlet for shoes. My favourite pair of adidas is pretty worn out with a little hole at the side so my right pinkie of a toe just peeks out of nowhere. Rather unglam so I thought getting a new pair is of no harm. Besides, I'm entitled to a cool 40% of any purchase at NB. Who can reject such a deal???!!!

I most immediately took a liking to this pair of shoes. Checked the price and it was a reasonable $115. With my 40% discount, I got it at a whooping $69!!! So I threw in 2 more pairs of socks and in total I spend $79! VALUE FOR MONEY!. 3 items for a grand total, which is less than the original retail price of the shoes. You bet I left the shop grinning from ear to ear and I hope no one spotted the skips in my gait.


I can't wait to slip my feet into this pretty little thing. I love the green and the color gradient. Its just so pleasing to the eye. Will my students turn green if they stare long enough at my shoes?? Possibly with envy if they do! Kekekeke...



On Saturday, after completing 2 of the more important lesson plans for the new week, I decided to further reward myself. Met up with my girls and it never fails to refresh me; our randomly serious conversations just works wonder for the high strung Addie and me. Joani Baloney is forever as cool as a cucumber.

Anyway...we never not shop whenever we meet. Its as impossible as asking us not to eat. I am now a proud owner of a Zara pink printed blouse (see above). At first glance, its not really me to wear it but I just love how it hangs on moi when I fitted it on. I was kinda worried if I was becoming another shopping monster like dear J when I just headed straight to the counter without much thinking. Usually for this price, I would think twice. I didn't. In fact, J was turning to be more contemplative with her buys, which is quite a role reversal for both of us. The practicum really does wonder to a person. It makes you do things you never expect to; momentarily in denial.

It was a good break from work. Indulging in one self really is therapeutic. After all the hard work, one can't help but feel its just deserving to be able to pamper ourselves.

The beauty, brain and brawn combination is just amazing. We hear one another's woes and jokes and at the end of the day, it is just a wonderful feeling to know there are people around you who bothers to be there for you. Addie is going through living hell in her school as compared to both of us and we just wish things would work out well for her sooner and not later.

I just silently said a little prayer for my dear halal friend. Somehow, we have grown. The image of us in NIE is still vivid but looking at our countenance now, I cannot deny there is a stark difference. Wiser, older, or more troubled...I can't tell. It is just not the same anymore.

Easter today. I'm reminded of the power that is very much alive in us. The power that keeps my feet firm on the ground in the midst of a storm. I too wish for this same power to hold my friends together and we'll all be able to keep our balance as we ride the huge surging waves.

I just enjoy writing what I wrote today. Not much link but a whole lot of heartfelt words.

Off to another crazy week.


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