5 Ways To Stay Motivated When You Are In a Fitness Rut

I know working out can sometimes feel like a chore. It's so hard to get yourself motivated and feel good about yourself. All you want to do is curl up on your bed, cuddle your cat and watch Netflix. I know how it feels. Once upon a time, that was me. I have a big problem. I love food. I love eating good food. Most of the time my definition of eating good food also means... accidentally eating too much. I am very much aware that abs are made in the kitchen, but life is too short to be eating ONLY healthy food!! I want my Nasi Lemak breakfast. I want my beef bowl for lunch. Tom yam with hot rice for dinner. After that, rub my belly and go into a food coma.

Well, such is life. But I can't. I have this thing called low metabolism stopping me. In order for me to eat, I must work out. I either play futsal, yoga or random fitness classes on KFIT. Even though, I play futsal daily. Sometimes, it's really hard for me to say "IN" when the organiser asks me (to play futsal). It's really hard to stay motivated to staying fit, but over the years, I've made friends with my coaches, yogis and instructors. They are wonderful people are always helping me stay motivated and pushing me beyond my limits.

Guest Post: 10 Questions My Mom Asked When She Found Out About My LDR by Diana Marcos

It is always nice when your parents are being supportive of your romantic relationship. When your parents are like that, it feels like you have nothing else big to worry about because you know that they've got your back.

My mom has always been very supportive in everything I do or want to do. She does not always like what I want, but she does not stop me from getting it or doing it. She is that kind of parent who would always be apprehensive, but would still let you do things on your own.

In the beginning of my LDR, I did not want to tell her about it because I know she would not like it. But what did they say about moms again? Moms always find out. Moms always know best. We can never successfully hide the truth from them. They are like our personal FBI.

When I was back in Hong Kong on the second month of my LDR, she told me she knew about my LDR from the start. I was shocked because I thought I was doing a great job at hiding it. I couldn't say a word to her, and she was only standing there, smiling diabolically at me.

It looks like she approves, right? Hah. We will see about that. I have been in an LDR for a year and a half now, and within those months, my mom has only said a few words about my relationship.

Storms Don't Last Forever

Don was here in KL to visit after being away for 5 months. He has since left me to go back to work. When he was here, we did so many things - catch up with family and friends, eat, hang out with each other and even went on a short weekend holiday. After spending weeks together 24/7, letting him go back to Perth, Australia was the hardest thing. We've visited each other many times over the course of our long distance relationship. I've learned to turn off my emotions and not burst into tears. I went on a staycation with some friends. I mentioned that I wanted to kick off my wanderlust, but really it was just a distraction for my first weekend alone without Don. It was a long drive back and the van we were in had a complete tv and good sound system. Is it, me or do you watch the most random things on road trips? Haha, on the way back, we watched Adele Royal Albert Hall concert on DVD. Of course, that triggered many unforeseen emotions. Oh, Adele! The things you make me feel..

5 Benefits of Dating Someone From A Different Culture

One of the many perks of dating Don is that he is from a different culture. We gain this new view of how the world works. Not only that, we get to learn about their values, the food, religion and each other's country. Ever since Don and I started dating, I feel like our relationship has broadened my eyes from this little bubble in living in, if not overall made it better. 

Let me tell how... with the first being my favourite!

5 Tips To Take Better Photos With Instagram!

I recently wrote about Apps to help with LDR, so I thought I'll do one for my favourite photography app! Taking photos and editing is one of my favourite past time. It's no surprise that Instagram is my favourite app. I've only actively been on Instagram for two years and I have uploaded close to 500 photos (and more, I've deleted a few photos to protect people's privacy). I try to make my instagram page aesthetically pleasing. Haha, well, not many people will appreciate it but it's for me. 

Here are a few of my favourite apps and some Instagram tips!