I have always wanted big, wavy curls, but alas I am Asian and Asians generally have thick, straight hair. In my envy, I have tried sleeping with my mom's curlers, perming my hair (which was a disaster) and using curling irons and 1 inch flat irons. All gave me a measure of success but it was so much work! Well, the perm wasn't a lot of work on my part, but it wasn't good for me because my hair started falling out afterwards. I never went for a perm again.
In the end, as much as I want curls, I hate the idea of applying heat to my hair, as with hot irons and hot curlers. So that is why I am super interested in trying this out:
http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/tips-and-tricks/sock-curls-no-heat-curl-hairstyles/
It's okay if the curls don't last. I'd only be doing it for fun anyways. :-)
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Getting rid of clothes and accessories
I hear it all the time when it comes to organizing advice: less stuff means less stuff to maintain. I currently dream of owning only a few items of clothing, bags, shoes and other accessories so that I can maintain a simpler life. However, throwing out stuff is more difficult than I anticipated. Contrary to what my hubby thinks, I do have difficulty throwing out certain things.
In particular, I have difficulty throwing out things that I like, even if it doesn't fit me anymore. For instance, I have a large number of skirts, tops and dresses that I cannot squeeze myself into anymore. However, for some reason, I can't bring myself to throw them away. I justify it to myself by thinking I'll one day lose the weight I've gained and be able to fit into these clothes again. Not only is this way of thinking unrealistic, it is also indicative of how much I really haven't accepted my new size.
So at the heart of the matter isn't just the clothes, but my inability to let go of my former self and body image. Being able to throw away stuff, for me, is an exercise in letting go of the past that you cannot change. Inability to let go of my past and my clothes means I'm not making room for the present and the future. All the space the old stuff is taking up, never to be used, is taking up space that could have been used for more current and more usable things. Meaning, instead of holding onto a skirt 3 sizes too small, that hanger could be holding a skirt that is the right fit and size and doesn't make me feel bad about my body being bigger.
Purging my closet is a good opportunity to really streamline my wardrobe and think about how I want to dress. I don't think I could be as strict as this:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/fashion/22SIXERS.html?pagewanted=all
But the idea of paring down my wardrobe into a few basic, layer-able items is appealing. It means I don't have to spend time figuring out what to wear. It also means more space in my closet and less clutter overall. So one of these days, I'll have make myself take the plunge and do a good, deep purge of all my stuff. It may even involve rethinking the way I dress.
In any case, the first step is a purge, which will be a weekend project. Once the purge is done, I'll wear what I have for another few months and then decide if I have any "holes" in my wardrobe. I may have to buy a few more cardigans or sweaters since a moth infestation made holes in most of my winter wear. Believe me, I was pretty upset when I found out all my sweaters were ruined. Anyways, I'm going to try to get through step one first and then see what happens. It's going to be hard, but I think I can do it!
In particular, I have difficulty throwing out things that I like, even if it doesn't fit me anymore. For instance, I have a large number of skirts, tops and dresses that I cannot squeeze myself into anymore. However, for some reason, I can't bring myself to throw them away. I justify it to myself by thinking I'll one day lose the weight I've gained and be able to fit into these clothes again. Not only is this way of thinking unrealistic, it is also indicative of how much I really haven't accepted my new size.
So at the heart of the matter isn't just the clothes, but my inability to let go of my former self and body image. Being able to throw away stuff, for me, is an exercise in letting go of the past that you cannot change. Inability to let go of my past and my clothes means I'm not making room for the present and the future. All the space the old stuff is taking up, never to be used, is taking up space that could have been used for more current and more usable things. Meaning, instead of holding onto a skirt 3 sizes too small, that hanger could be holding a skirt that is the right fit and size and doesn't make me feel bad about my body being bigger.
Purging my closet is a good opportunity to really streamline my wardrobe and think about how I want to dress. I don't think I could be as strict as this:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/fashion/22SIXERS.html?pagewanted=all
But the idea of paring down my wardrobe into a few basic, layer-able items is appealing. It means I don't have to spend time figuring out what to wear. It also means more space in my closet and less clutter overall. So one of these days, I'll have make myself take the plunge and do a good, deep purge of all my stuff. It may even involve rethinking the way I dress.
In any case, the first step is a purge, which will be a weekend project. Once the purge is done, I'll wear what I have for another few months and then decide if I have any "holes" in my wardrobe. I may have to buy a few more cardigans or sweaters since a moth infestation made holes in most of my winter wear. Believe me, I was pretty upset when I found out all my sweaters were ruined. Anyways, I'm going to try to get through step one first and then see what happens. It's going to be hard, but I think I can do it!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The wrap cardigan
Okay, so some of you may know that I love clothes that can be worn multiple ways, like the convertible dress and the two layered wrap skirt. I now have a new love and it's called the wrap cardigan! Apparently, I've been living under a rock because the wrap cardigan has been around for a while but I haven't discovered it until now.
My first glimpse of the wrap cardigan was when one of the blogs I read mentioned the DKNY Cozy. Curious, I went to the DKNY site and watched all the "how to wear" videos and promptly started drooling. Every few days for months, I would look up DKNY Cozy and drool. Yes, I really, really wanted it, but couldn't stomach the high price. Finally, hubby got tired of my constant drooling and convinced me to get it. This will mean many, many days of cheap lunches, but I splurged and got one anyways!
So is it everything I thought it would be? Is it as wonderful and versatile as it looks in the videos? The answer is YES and YES! The fabric is actually quite thin, which it has to be or the wrapping and the tying would get really bulky. The material is a combination of silk and cashmere, providing breathability, comfort and warmth. I am actually surprised at how warm it is, especially when using the wrap look. There are also tons of videos online on how to wear a wrap cardigan, giving ideas on how to wear it other than the ways that the DKNY site showcases.
I can't say as of yet if it was worth the cost, considering I only just got it and don't know how often I'll be wearing it. However, since I got this thing, I haven't stopped playing with it or wearing it. I can actually imagine myself wearing it quite often.
To check out a few of the ways you can wear a wrap cardigan, go here:
http://www.dkny.com/press/ways-to-wear-a-cozy-videos/cozy-one/the-classic-cozy
http://hellokel.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-wear-wrap-sweater.html
My first glimpse of the wrap cardigan was when one of the blogs I read mentioned the DKNY Cozy. Curious, I went to the DKNY site and watched all the "how to wear" videos and promptly started drooling. Every few days for months, I would look up DKNY Cozy and drool. Yes, I really, really wanted it, but couldn't stomach the high price. Finally, hubby got tired of my constant drooling and convinced me to get it. This will mean many, many days of cheap lunches, but I splurged and got one anyways!
So is it everything I thought it would be? Is it as wonderful and versatile as it looks in the videos? The answer is YES and YES! The fabric is actually quite thin, which it has to be or the wrapping and the tying would get really bulky. The material is a combination of silk and cashmere, providing breathability, comfort and warmth. I am actually surprised at how warm it is, especially when using the wrap look. There are also tons of videos online on how to wear a wrap cardigan, giving ideas on how to wear it other than the ways that the DKNY site showcases.
I can't say as of yet if it was worth the cost, considering I only just got it and don't know how often I'll be wearing it. However, since I got this thing, I haven't stopped playing with it or wearing it. I can actually imagine myself wearing it quite often.
To check out a few of the ways you can wear a wrap cardigan, go here:
http://www.dkny.com/press/ways-to-wear-a-cozy-videos/cozy-one/the-classic-cozy
http://hellokel.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-wear-wrap-sweater.html
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Folding a fitted sheet
Okay, I've linked to something that had the instructions on how to fold a fitted sheet before, but I think it's worth re-posting in a post of its own. Why? Because I've always had problems folding fitted sheets! They always came out looking like a misshapen mess.
Not anymore! I have successfully made my fitted sheets look nice and neat with these instructions:
http://www.marthastewart.com/268521/fold-a-fitted-sheet?center=276989&gallery=274667&slide=268521
Thank you, Martha Stewart!
Not anymore! I have successfully made my fitted sheets look nice and neat with these instructions:
http://www.marthastewart.com/268521/fold-a-fitted-sheet?center=276989&gallery=274667&slide=268521
Thank you, Martha Stewart!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Don't go to New Hampshire if you're in an abusive relationship
Don't you just love it when someone gets seriously beat up and the police can't do anything about it? Don't you just love it when you know someone is violent and is probably going to beat you to death and the police can't help you?
http://jezebel.com/5879716/shitty-new-bills-would-make-domestic-abuse-more-difficult-to-prosecute
http://jezebel.com/5879716/shitty-new-bills-would-make-domestic-abuse-more-difficult-to-prosecute
Monday, February 6, 2012
Nagging
I came across an article on the subject of nagging. However, upon reading it, I felt unhappy with the article. Mostly it said how nagging can kill a marriage and women should just stop doing it and find other ways to get the men to do stuff that the men are already supposed to be doing. Like women don't have enough to worry about and do around the house that we also have to be sensitive to how we ask the men to do their share of the work? Ridiculous! The way I see it, I'll ask nicely once, I'll ask again with an undertone of annoyance and if you still don't get it done, then I have a right to be pissed. Why should I have to be the one to change when the guy isn't doing his sh*t?
In my personal case, my hubby isn't so bad. He will actually automatically do things like take out the garbage and clear the dinner table without my having to ask. So in the end, I have no need to nag. I do have one thing I told myself to nag him about, but I keep forgetting to. Maybe because I'm so unpracticed at nagging, I just suck at it?
In any case, I try to make it a point not to nag. Instead, I'll say it once or twice and then get seriously irritated. When I ask my husband to do stuff, 99 percent of the time, he doesn't do it right away, which annoys me. However, I've learned to be patient. I've also learned that when he's distracted when I ask him to do something and he says he'll do it later, he'll often forget, which will then seriously irritate me... a lot. Most of the time though, I don't nag because there is no need to. My hubby is a pretty good hubby in that sense.
Anyways, here's Jezebel's take on the article, which includes a link to the original article:
http://jezebel.com/5879258/naggy-anti+nagging-article-nags-women-to-stop-nagging
In my personal case, my hubby isn't so bad. He will actually automatically do things like take out the garbage and clear the dinner table without my having to ask. So in the end, I have no need to nag. I do have one thing I told myself to nag him about, but I keep forgetting to. Maybe because I'm so unpracticed at nagging, I just suck at it?
In any case, I try to make it a point not to nag. Instead, I'll say it once or twice and then get seriously irritated. When I ask my husband to do stuff, 99 percent of the time, he doesn't do it right away, which annoys me. However, I've learned to be patient. I've also learned that when he's distracted when I ask him to do something and he says he'll do it later, he'll often forget, which will then seriously irritate me... a lot. Most of the time though, I don't nag because there is no need to. My hubby is a pretty good hubby in that sense.
Anyways, here's Jezebel's take on the article, which includes a link to the original article:
http://jezebel.com/5879258/naggy-anti+nagging-article-nags-women-to-stop-nagging
Friday, February 3, 2012
Making popcorn in a wok
I totally love my wok, but I've never used it to make popcorn. Today, I just found out that I CAN make popcorn in a wok as well! Oh joy!
http://lifehacker.com/5878294/make-popcorn-in-your-wok
Update:
I have now tried making popcorn in my wok and am very pleased! My first attempt came out a little on the burnt side, so I'll have to be careful going forward. Yay!
http://lifehacker.com/5878294/make-popcorn-in-your-wok
Update:
I have now tried making popcorn in my wok and am very pleased! My first attempt came out a little on the burnt side, so I'll have to be careful going forward. Yay!
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