Neutralite

Lottie Skorts from MGP

Everyone was wearing this pair of skorts a while ago when Zara first released this design and although I really adored them, I didn't get myself a pair because everyone had one. Alas I couldn't beat the crowd and proceeded to join them as soon as MGP brought them in for one of their collections. It really should be a staple in every girl's closet because it is (1) comfy, (2) versatile and (3) flattering. I see myself wearing this excessively...

Sunny

Floral ruffle skorts from WearHaus

White bustier from My Glamour Place (MGP)

White blazer from Red Poppiez

White pointed pumps from Charles and Keith

I've been wanting to get a skirt with a frilled hem for the longest time. Typical floral-white combi, but nothing else brought out the florals of this skorts as well. WearHaus is owned by a good friend of mine so I'm happy I can support her in some way. Do check out her shop for more pretty pieces.

Azure

Fussi Ruffle Top from MGP

Photography is one of Daddy's hobbies and he wants to try taking photographs of people but Mom doesn't like him to take photos of other females, so I guess only my sisters and I can be his subjects. Hence, these photos! I look forward to our mini double D (Daddy-Daughter hehe) project. It will be really nice bonding sessions (:

Speaking of Daddy, I was thinking about how capable he is, as a father/husband/man. It got me wondering - will I ever be as capable as him in all these aspects of life? The fortune teller said that I don't have to be ambitious because apparently I'm born to live my life simply without much ups and downs. I'm not too sure about that because she was wrong about some of my past, but I do have expectations of myself and goals I want to reach.

Ever since exchange, I've realised how much I do not know about my daddy. There is so much responsibility on his shoulders, so many lives at stake, yet not once did he bring back any frustration or stress back home. He has always been so chirpy in front of us that the intensity of hardship in the outside world never was that clear in my mind.

Through the years, Daddy started to share more of his worries to me, partly because I was becoming more mature and sensible as I experienced more of life, but also because I'm the eldest child. I understood that if anything happened to him, the next person who will take over his responsibilities is not Mommy, but me. I don't even think I am 10 per cent as capable as him.

I realised how much he loves all of us and how hard he has worked to bring all of us up, so the least I can do is to take good care of him and Mommy in their retirement years. He really deserves it. I just wish that I had been there for him earlier, so he didn't have to take all these responsibilities by himself. He probably didn't need my help, but I just feel lousy as a daughter sometimes because I am not doing my best for the family when he is.

I earned some money and motivation today!

I love working with MGP. My bosses are amazing (so are the quality of the clothes)! They treat their staff really well. I take my job there seriously and I always take their feedback/comments into consideration so I can improve to play my role better. I may not their best choice, but they've always kept me so I think working towards my best for them is the least I can do. They're like my older siblings! I'm not even offended when my boss teases me about being meaty or asks me to go exercise. I always take it as positive motivation.

Speaking of exercise, I know I haven't been taking my fitness seriously in the past two weeks... But I don't regret it. The past two weeks were extremely well spent over good food and good company. I know times like these will be rare now that school is starting. I also took a rest week because my ankle was hurting. There is a time for everything. So this week I will resume my regime and I am excited to challenge myself all over again. Typing this here makes me more determined to stay as disciplined as I can.

You know they always say we should enjoy the process instead of just focusing on the results. It's true. Exercising can be such a drag if you don't enjoy it. I didn't start out loving every single waking moment in the gym when I first started going to the gym last year, but the enjoyment was acquired during my lonely gym sessions for four months during exchange. Listening to music during workouts can really make me enjoy them a lot. My body prefers moving when there's music hahaha, probably because I used to dance a lot. So I guess to each her own!

One goal, many ways to get there. (Find yours)

On white

Gwenyth Bustier Top from MGP and the rest are from Korea.