Life Goals for 2016

I did a lot of growing up in 2015 and still think that I have a lot more of growing up to do! This is my first full year back at home after being away for so long (I moved away to Perth, Australia for Uni where I met Don). After years of not living with my parents, things can be a little frustrating. It has definitely taught me how to be more patience and think of others. Other than that, things have been good for me. I decided that to break up my New Year resolutions in sections - beauty, blog and life.

Below are my 2016 life goals!

My Bucket List: 4 Things I Want To Do In 2016

I try to set realistic goals for myself, so I am able to achieve it. I am an outdoors person and love adventure. Every year since 2012, I have done something adventurous. Go on an ATV jungle trek, went to an extreme park, trekked 100km, white water rafting, hike up hills, abseiling, skydiving and etc. But this whole year 2015, I didn't do a single adventure thing! I did focus on team sport - Futsal, but no... adventurous stuff! 2015 was a mini rollercoaster ride for me. There were many things I wanted to do, but couldn't without upsetting a lot of people. For 2016, I have 4 adventure related things I want to tick off in my bucket list. It's a year I want for me and Don! 

My Adventure Bucket List: 

Merry Christmas 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 

It's a day of family, presents and lots of good food.  I wish you and your family the merriest Christmas! It's going to be a little quiet here for the next couple of days just so I can spend some QT with my man and family. Follow my Instagram for my quick updates!

5 Things I Do in a Long Haul Flight

I get bored really fast. I get fidgety, restless and super annoying. It's either eating, go online and shop or bombard Don with messages asking him to entertain me. Whenever I have some free time, I am always searching for things to do. Read articles online. Watch a documentary (I love watching documentaries). Blog. Work on side projects. So, imagine my boredom when I am on the plane. No internet. No phones. I have to find things to entertain myself. Every time I go visit Don, I prep myself with things to do to keep myself entertained. If you're traveling to be with your loved ones this holidays, here are some things you can do in a long flight beside sleep.

Why You Need To Drink More Water

The past couple of weeks, I have been unwell. Body aches, sore eyes, stomach cramps, feeling feverish and just overall unwell. The funny thing was I was completely fine one minute and not the next. I thought it was just me, tired from a long night. I went to work like normal and I was still feeling feverish. I went home, took some medication, had a hot porridge for dinner and slept early. Next day, I felt slightly better but still feverish, but I could somehow sense that my body wasn't fighting whatever I was getting as fast as it should. So I went to see a doctor, I explained to her what was happening to my body. At that point, I developed a cold sore - That was a sign of something viral in my body. She asked me to take a urine test to see if I was drinking enough water. Test results showed that I was hydrated. Really hydrated.

Crime Podcasts You Need To Get On Now

It all started one night when Don wanted to go bed early and I was left with nothing to do. I had everything I needed for the next day prepped. I didn't feel like watching Netflix or scrolling the Internet. I started playing around my phone and opened random folders of apps you don't use or don't know what's for. I tapped on the Podcast app and since then my life has changed. There is an undiscovered world of podcasts I have not ventured into! I have been listening to them every day for the past few weeks. I don't think I've ever mentioned this on blushingkay. I am a huge crime tv show fan. I love CSI, Bones, Law and Order, NCIS, Criminal Minds and Sherlock to name a few.  If you haven't listened to a podcast before or any of the podcasts I listed below, you need to get on it now!

Here are some of my crime podcast favorites

Long Distance Relationship: Conversations To Not Have Over Text

I love texting. I love how easy it's to communicate with Don over text. If it wasn't for texting, Don and I wouldn't have gotten together. Texting cuts the anxiety, nervousness and social awkwardness of trying to talk to someone for the first time. We're able to express a lot more when we text someone because there is no pressure of the person standing in front of you expecting an answer ASAP. Even though it's easier to express your feelings on a text message, there are still some things that should be said over a phone call or in person ESPECIALLY if you're in a long-distance relationship like myself.

Below are conversations you shouldn't have over text

Christmas Wishlist 2015

It's the season to be jolly! A weeks back I posted gift guides for HER, HIM and THEM. Today is about ME. My Christmas wishlist. To be honest, my family and I don't really celebrate Christmas. We do the whole Christmas thing - Christmas meals and gift giving for an excuse to eat roast and get presents. Whenever my parents or Don ask me what I want for Christmas I just say, get me whatever you want. Even when I do Secret Santa, I don't put anything on my wishlist. Because, it's the season to be jolly! I just want to spend time with my loved ones. My colleagues and family would get frustrated at me.  Since it's the festive season I thought I would make everyone's life easier, I decided to make this list for my Secret Santas (I have 3 secret Santas this year!) and hopefully inspire some last minute gifts for some of you reading this.

So here's my 2015 Christmas Wishlist.

Zalora's BIGGEST SALE is Near! 12 12 Online Fever

I spent many years experimenting and I think I found my own personal style, which are stripes, neutrals (mostly black) and floral prints. I didn't realise that I was always buying floral, stripes and neutrals until Don pointed it out. If you are a follower on my Instagram and seen most of the outfits I wear. They're pretty much all from Zalora. I have been a fan of their website since Day 1. I am constantly on their website checking out the latest arrival and finding the best deals. Whenever I need to take a break from work or to do thinking about things for a few minutes. I would scroll through their website. I have a Zalora tab permanently opened. Every day I add something to my wishlist. Currently, my wishlist has over 50 things (No shame!)

Cool but Random Christmas Gifts Guide 2015

If you're looking for something for some cool and random for a friend, family member or colleague! I think you've come to the right place. Maybe not exactly the right place, but I hope to give you ideas. I think giving someone a quirky gift can be really fun.

Christmas Presents for Him 2015

Buying presents for the men in your life can be a little tricky. It may be easy for some, but for me, it's kinda hard because most men I know have very different taste in things. I find buying them anything technology related is the safest. With Christmas less than one month away. Here are some Christmas gift ideas you can get for the men in your life + if you're living with them. You can also use them! It's a 2 in 1 present. Not only that, this are perfect gifts for couples who are in long-distance relationships. Some of the gifts I've chosen can help elevate your relationship. Like the headphones and power bank. Don't you think?

December Goals

BLOG

Layout
I said last month that I want to change my layout. I tried to get it all done before November, but I took so long to decide what I wanted to do. It delayed my timeline. After much consideration, I have decided that I am going to move to WordPress! I have been wanting to do this for the longest time but held back because I have been with blogger for so long (almost 10 years). Wordpress has better features for me to grow as a blogger. I am hoping to post my next entries with my new website! Stay tuned for that!

Traffic to blog

Last month, I said I wanted to push my blog on social media - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I have been posting some of my blog posts on my Facebook and I have been getting so much love. I also changed my Instagram handle to my blog name to keep my online presence consistent. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram, if you haven't already. I am still slow on Twitter. I'll get there! This month, I am going to continue what I am doing and push more on my social media. 

Comment on other blogs

I have been actively commenting on other people's blog the whole of last month. Oh boy, this was a game changer. I have received so many positive feedback and love from everyone. I've also been making friends with bloggers from around the world. I want to smack myself for not doing this earlier. Again, I am going to continue commenting on other blogs daily.

10 Beauty Resolution for 2016

The year 2015 is coming to an end, I thought I get a head start on my New Year resolutions. 2015 has been a good year, but I want 2016 to be a better year. I decided to break down my planning into sections starting with beauty! This year I focused a lot of makeup and neglected my skincare. As most of you beauty lovers know, the first step in getting a gorgeous full on makeup face is having good skin. I thought I'd share with you, my beauty resolution below!

Christmas Gifts For Her 2015

It's that time of the year! The festive season of family, food and presents! I love giving presents especially when I know the person receiving will love or has been wanting the present. I love the look on their faces when they open the gift. It's such a nice feeling. Here are some suggestions for you to give your sister, girlfriends or any important female member in your life.

8 Tips On How To Save Money

Since I started working last year, I have been trying to build a healthy savings account. Having to switch on my "adult" mode - I didn't know there are so many things a 20 something adults needs to save money for - a car, a house, wedding and the occasional holidays. Now, with the horrible financial turmoil Malaysia is going through now, everything is so expensive! Things that were affordable are double in price. Suddenly, I find myself working out ways to save money while trying to afford a trip to see Don, hang out with my girlfriends and enjoy life. 

Here are some ways I save money:

Be Kind and Love Yourself

Lately, I have been feeling a little off and unhappy with things. I worry over nothing, I overthink situations, I get upset for no reason and I have been self-loathing. I hate my body. I hate the fact that I am breaking out. I hate that my hair is not turning out the way I want it to. I hate that my blog is not growing as fast as I want it to. I hardly ever say things about myself but the past couple of weeks. I have been really hating on myself "I feel fat" "I have wrinkles" "I am still not flexible despite going for yoga" "I paid so much money for my hair and yet, I've not achieved the colour I want" I knew it was because I have not worked out in a while. I mentioned this to Don and I got a little defensive when Don asked me when was the last time I worked out and it was longer than I liked to admit.

30 days

It's 30 days until I get to see Don for Christmas holidays!! I can't wait. Christmas presents to be bought and wrapped. Dates and QT to be planned. 1 month. 4 weeks. 30 days! 

x

14 Little Ways To Start Living Healthier

Running around the foreshore!

Being with Don has made me more conscious on my health. He managed to help me kick a bad habit (smoking) by telling me that facts and the effects of it to us and the people around me. Not by telling me STOP BECAUSE ITS DISGUSTING AND YOU'RE A HORRIBLE PERSON. Staying healthier and being fit is not only for you, it's also for the people around you. Friends and family who love you. When you fall sick, it's them who has to take care of you. If anything happens to you, it's them who worries about you. Their mental health goes down with your selfishness. I want a long lasting life with Don and my loved ones. Since then, I have been putting a conscious mind to be healthier, both mind and body.

Here are some things I have been doing:

16 Things To Tell Yourself Everyday

This post is for those who is having a hard week and struggling with whatever that is worrying you. There are days when I get haunted by things people indirectly say to me or feel like I am not working hard enough as compared to my friends who earn way more. I try my best to stay optimistic and positive, it can get a little hard. Every time I feel all of the above, I give myself a pep talk to feel invisible.

Here's are some of my favourite pick-me-ups.

The Second Last Day: Pulp Cafe in Bangsar

I didn't want to write this post because it's a cafe/coffee post and I didn't take any photos of our coffee! Such a rookie mistake. The best thing part is, we had three coffees on our table! Two for Don and one for me. I thought I still post these photos up, just because. Don is seriously addicted to coffee. He needs coffee to live. I will never forget my mom's advice - The way to a man's heart is through his stomach! Every morning when he was here in KL, I made sure Don has his breakfast and coffee, so I don't have to worry about feeding him.