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Day Off

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Today was my Business Processes (BP) presentation. I am soooo glad that this project is over. Although I wouldn’t say that it’s the worst group I’ve worked with, I’d say that it was one in which I had much more responsibility. The accumulation of work and having to write and edit the report was such a pain. But hey! It’s over! So hooray! Time to move on to other obstacles.

In the past 2 days, I’ve had a total of about 7 hours of sleep, which has been really detrimental. I feel so crappy and cranky because I’m so tired. I am not used to sleeping so little because in my first year, I never quite bothered with staying up and doing assignments or preparing for class. Instead, once my bedtime came, I usually went straight to bed. In addition, I didn’t have these horrible 3 in a row days of morning classes which suck so badly. I’m never bidding for 2 consecutive days of morning classes ever again, even if my friends beg and plead. NOOOOOO. It’s so bad for my health ):

So today, I deserve a break from work.

A nice clean meal of chicken breasts and mixed vegetables.

I get to sleep in the morning. AWESOME!!! And it’s my favourite class tomorrow. Management of People at Work (MPW) by my awesome Professor (: He makes this subject so interesting, so interesting that it makes me want to take a second major in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource (OBHR) but some people are telling me not to do it because even if you get the highest honours in OBHR, you still earn less compared to someone who got a second lower for finance. Well, I have to something to say about that. What’s the point going into something that you aren’t really interested nor capable in doing, just for the money? I rather do something I’m interested in and know I will do much better in. Maybe it’s just me but I definitely value the experience more than just the rewards.

On a completely different note… Anyway, I’d like to say… That I’m so proud with the shots from the Muay Thai photoshoot! (:

Muay Thai ❤ I don’t know how I can ever stop doing this. It’s back to Hilltop The Gym really soon this coming recess week!

Train hard, strive further. Greatness within. Humble. Strong.

And to the school gym tomorrow I shall go (:

I’ve missed out on trainings and workouts since Saturday due to horrible cramps and the rushing of projects. Now I’ve got some time, I better indulge in some good training which makes me so much happier and so much more confident about myself. I LIKE!

Goodnight you lovely people (: Add oil all the way!

Love,

Maddie

Day Off

Thankful

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The past few days have been tiring as hell and the projects are starting to get to me. I always do try my best, however incapable I may be. I think the difference is the initiative and the effort.

I’m really grateful that I have such supportive friends and family that I can rant to about all the stress. Sometimes just knowing that someone is there to hear you whine like a little child can be comforting. Thank you (:

Lots of love,

Maddie

Thankful

First Muay Thai Photoshoot

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I was asked by Samuel whether I’d be interested in doing a Muay Thai photoshoot about two weeks ago. I said yes, of course I’d help a fellow fighter! I’d seen him before at one of the competitions my school co-organised, and he’s an awesome fighter. He won my team mate even!

For the past two weeks, I’ve been extremely health-conscious. I’d just recovered from my viral rash which gave me fever and flu symptoms for over a week, and I’d just got back to school with a whole pile of work to cope with. Still, I made sure I ate cleanly (most of the time) and worked out hard (explains the Crossfit session on Tuesday).

Then came yesterday… And horror! Time of the month = bloating + cramps today which sucks big time. I’d made plans to go flip tyres at Crossfit Hub in the morning before heading to school to study in the afternoon. I never made it to Crossfit. I barely made it out of the house. The cramps were just annoying… And I actually teared a little on the train, not because of the pain, but I felt that I ruined our plans yet again. I always do ):

The shoot was kinda awesome. Though I had to be in my sports bra and Muay Thai shorts, and I felt sooooo self-conscious being in the room with all these other fit people. SUCK IT IN! Heheh. I did some static and motion shots. Really cool. Plus padwork with Samuel which left my adrenaline pumping and also a bruise on my shin from striking the seam of the pad. Ouch. But I look hardcore like that 😛

I wish Samuel all the best and success for the classes he’s starting soon! Great athlete!

After the shoot, we grabbed raisin cream cheese buns from Central. Amazing piece of bread. Sinful for me, as I kinda stopped eating bread, other than the occasional Subway sandwich.

Was really hungry, so we headed over to Liang Seah Street’s Tian Tian Huo Guo for steamboat and BBQ buffet. For $20 net, it’s pretty worth it, considering the food selection is better than most places. We love the beef and the fish the best, and of course we ate lots of vegetables! The one thing I didn’t enjoy? The smell that lingered in my hair… Gosh, that sucks. It’s like walking out of a Seoul Garden :/

I didn’t really get much studying done today. Which is kinda bad but… Well, I think I need a break. I can always continue tomorrow. Tomorrow is mugging day. It’s midnight now. I gotta wake up in 6 hours time. This always depresses me ):

But to cheer me up, I have another happy photo to look at, courtesy of Whimsical Wants!

Whimsical Wants is launching their 11th collection tomorrow, 26th September at 8pm! Wow, it’s already the 11th one. I’m really happy to be modeling for Whimsical Wants. It’s a perfect match for me because I wouldn’t be interested if I didn’t feel comfortable with the styles!

Anyway, this collection is bigger and better! My personal favourites:

My number one choice! So flattering (:

I kept this one for myself too! (:

Casual chiffon top that drapes beautifully! I love this one too! (:

Launching tomorrow!!! Excited 😀

Ok time to sleep! Have International Econs early in the morning. Nighty night! 😀

Love,

Maddie

First Muay Thai Photoshoot

Review: Whimsical Wants – Alessa

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Mid terms are rapidly approaching! STRESS. It’s time once again to return to school on weekends for meetings and mugging sessions. Oh gosh, I can’t wait for the next holiday! ):

I didn’t have school today, but I went to school anyhow to ensure that I got at least a few hours of productive studying in and I must say I was pretty successful!

Wore this dress to school today. I absolutely love it. When I tried it on the first time at the shoot with Whimsical Wants, I was raving on and on about it!

I can’t get enough of skater dresses. They are flattering for all figures, giving you an hourglass figure. This skater dress in a beautiful forest green is a nice respite from my navy blues and blacks that I wear so often! The dress is made out of thick, ribbed cotton which is really stretchy and hugs the curves so well. My mum declared that my waist looked exceptionally tiny today before leaving home. Hehehe!

I look emo. Hahaha. I’m not though (:

I don’t usually wear dresses that end right above my knee. I prefer those that are 31.5″ or 32″ max, but I’ll make an exception for this one (:

Review: Whimsical Wants – Alessa

Soreness

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Am still awfully sore from Tuesday’s workout at Crossfit Hub.

Warm Up

  • Run 400m
  • 10 wall walks
  • 150 air squats (YES, 150!)

WOD

  • 30 Hang Cleans (20kg)
  • 30 Front Squats (20kg)
  • 30 Push Press (20kg)
This bout of DOMS really hurts. I’ve only been using the empty bar until Tuesday, so it’s actually the heaviest I’ve lifted EVER. And as proud and accomplished as I feel, I am suffering from soreness I can hardly even describe. Fortunately, I thrive on pain like this. Haha!
Today was a well-deserved break. Went grocery shopping at Cold Storage. Chicken and fish fillets for dinner.
2 huge chunks of chicken steak. We thought we’d save on the time marinating the chicken this time and so we bought this pre-marinated pieces.  But they were pretty thick slices and took forever to cook!
Fortunately, we bought the fish too. The chicken looked like it was going to be filling but since I removed most of the skin (yucky), it was actually a pretty ok serving. The fish was so nourishing. Just pepper, pan-fried, and topped with salsa.
I like just lazing around sometimes. I don’t need to go to fancy places, go out shopping, eat expensive food… I just need simple things. It’s the simple things that make me smile (:
Love,
Maddie
Soreness

Physical

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Nothing like a Crossfit WOD to get the adrenaline pumping.

Made it down to Crossfit Hub once again after a few months hiatus. Was so afraid it would hurt so badly. The WODs scare me! First time going for weekday evening session and it’s not as crowded as weekends!

 Call me crazy but I happen to love lifting weights and doing stuff girls usually avoid. I do not subscribe to conventional wisdom! Will blog more about the workout soon. Am so tired, so sore all over now from all the barbell movements. I’m gonna sleep so well tonight! (:

150 squats. That was the warm up. GOOD STUFF.

Gosh. I want legs and a bum like hers.

Another long day tomorrow! Add oil, add oil!

Love,

Maddie

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I’m Blue

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Today was back to Muay Thai after a week of missing training. School’s getting so hectic, or rather, I care to care more this year. I’ve got motivation to study harder.

But I still feel a little upset. Maybe I’m beating myself up too much. Exams, projects, training… It’s not so easy to juggle. I guess I’ve never been so much of the studying kind, just that I somehow always managed to do well enough.

To make matters worse, I feel like I’m having stomach problems again. And indigestion today after having the Thai food from Koufu. I really suffered at training with my stomach and hamstring hurting. That really sucks. I don’t know if I should go to Crossfit Hub tomorrow after school. I will be so mentally shag after lessons from 8.30am to 11.45am, then meeting at 12pm and another one at 3.30pm.

I have that Muay Thai photoshoot this Sunday as well and I want to look good.

*SOB*

I’m not saying I don’t think I look good, but I’m definitely not looking my best now. I feel like I’ve not been taking care of myself so well these few days. Oh well…

I need something to cheer me up now. EMO. But I know I will feel better soon after my daily prayers. Goodnight. Tomorrow will be a better day…

I’m Blue

2 Photoshoots

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Had 2 photoshoots today. One in the morning with my Muay Thai Exco! I love them all, especially my 2 Woodlands girls (: We did some really epic shots at Fort Canning and some really ridiculous ones. Of course the girls were camwhoring 😀

1,2,3,4,5! 

I rushed off earlier for another shoot with Whimsical Wants.

Haha! The vintage-looking dress that’s coming up soon (:

Ok, I’m in a very good mood today. It’s been a good day, despite me pulling my right hamstring during my very first 100m sprint at the stadium ): However, I still managed some pull ups, burpees, ankles to bar (my first one I went too fast and hit my shin against the pull up bar. OUCH.), frog jumps up the stadium steps and lunges! I hope this pull is just a minor one. I want to be back at Muay Thai trainings on Monday and Wednesday! I miss it after a week of not going ):

I’m also happy despite this horrible pain in my stomach that appeared after our dinner at Botak Jones’. Can’t be the food, can it? Oh well…

It’s 2am! I really should sleep. But I have this thing about leaving my phone to charge overnight… Oh c’mon iPhone!

Love,

Maddie

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