totally insane // insane abs

I have been rotating my Jillian's Killer Abs workout with Crunch Pilates and Jillian Body Revolution for about four months now. I am desperately need a new workout to challenge and inspire me. I notice that with an old workout I have been having a lot of rests day just because I got bored easily.

Then yesterday I decided to try insane abs workout from Insanity Program by Shaun T. This is definitely one of the toughest abs workout I have ever tried. My abs and legs totally feel the pain.

I might tired other workout from this program and see weather I can loose inches at my waist and thighs.
Totally an inspiration!

iphone // it’s more than just a phone

I have been an iphone user for about two years now. I bought my first iphone 4 just because I wanted to jump into instagram and I was so curious to see why people go crazy with iphone.

My first impression of the iphone wasn’t so great just because I was so accustom to Android and the seamless integration with all things google.  After I got over the initial shocked of having to sync my data to itunes , I started to warm up to it. After awhile, I am totally hook with the phone. There’s no turning back. This is not just a phone to me but it has become an important part of my life. The iphone has become my lifestyle.

1. It’s my go to camera

Ever since I got my iphone, I’ve been using the camera phone more and more compare to my dslr. With iphone 5, I totally forgot that I have a compact camera in my bag. The image is just so beautiful. With the right apps it can be a masterpiece

Hipstamatic is my favorite apps so far and beautifulmess is a fun app to add flavor to your photo.

2. It’s my digital album

People don’t print their photos anymore. One of the ways that you can enjoy your photo is by using your iphone as your photo album. It’s just beautiful to see and touch your digital photo with a retina display

3. It’s my music player

I don’t buy CDs any more. All my music are in digital format and sit on my iphone and my computer. Even though the sound isn’t as great as a sony player but it’s great enough for me to enjoy those beautiful songs.

Having an app like this (AirCassette) makes playing music a little bit fun

4. It’s my reminder and to do list

It’s just handy to have your reminder with you all the time. It seems impossible to forget things.

5. It’s my alarm clock

I don’t have an alarm clock anymore. My iphone is totally has become my alarm

6. It’s my ebook

Having a book with my everywhere I go is an amazing feeling. I used to carry a heavy book everywhere I go. Not anymore. Everything is at my finger tips.

7. It’s my movie player

Having an app like Azul media Player, I can watch my downloaded movies and TV series right on my iphone

8. It’s my social connector. I use my phone for all my social networking – facebook, twitter, flickr, instagram, pintrest, etsy, google + and many more

9. It’s my scanner

I hardly use my scanner anymore. Having an app like TinyScan and JotNot Pro Scanner totally changed the way I captured my digital documents

10. It’s my digital notebook

Finally no more jotting things down on paper notebook. Most of the little things I just type in my phone. Using app like Awesome notes and Evernote really makes taking notes so much fun and handy.

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Do you have iphone or any other smart phones
that you use more than just making calls?
What other things do you used your phone for?

#currentlylist // may twenty seven

This is my list for today
watching: Snitch
reading: nothing at the moment
listening: Blake Shelton new album
making: finalize my photo book before June
feeling: uncertain
planning: to up the game. Exercise consistently without fail for five days
loving: toddlerhood. I am loving every moment of it. Watching him exploring his world. Amazing

Come and join the fun
Curious what my lists look like last week?
Check it here

no more baby… welcome toddlerhood

Hanif is officially a toddler! Wow! 13 months and counting. He grows up so beautifully.



Some random things about him right now

• He loves to talk and mumbling while exploring his world
• He is still afraid to stand unsupported
• He has more teeth on his upper gum compare to his lower gum
• He loves to clap hands
• He loves music. He totally stops crying when I play some music
• Changing him is still a challenge
• He is in dropping object phase. Now is not a good time to let him hold my iphone unsupervise
• He loves to play ball, especially the same one. It is such a joy watching him dropped the ball and crawled all over to catch the ball again

Flickr, to stay or to leave

I was totally shocked last week when Flickr decided to change the user experience and it’s whole package! Wow! At first I was shocked and than I was angry and disappointed. I don’t think the change is necessary. I’ve been a Pro user since 2007 and I was happy with the service.

And now I am not so sure. At the moment I just can’t find anything I like about the new look. I try not to be negative and resisted to change but the total revamp is really hard for a long time Flickr users like me. I think the new flickr users will like and enjoy the new look just because it looks a lot like Pinterest and Instagram.

I am using my Flickr account for my photo storage and at $24.95 a year it is still a good price.

At the moment I just can’t find any other online photo storage that I like better than Flickr. After a lot of thought, I decided to continue my Flickr Pro account for another year just because I still can’t find a better online storage that is cheap and reliable. And I am also a loyal person, so giving a person or services that I have love for so long, a chance is something that I have to do.

“I’ve heard that Flickr Pro is no longer being offered. How does that affect me?

As of May 20, 2013, we are no longer offering Flickr Pro subscriptions to the majority of our members. Some things to be aware of (with more details below):

• Recurring Pro members currently have the ability to continue renewing at the same price.
• Eligible Pro members can get a prorated refund for a limited time.
• Eligible non-recurring Pro members can purchase a recurring Pro subscription.
• The “Gift of Pro” will no longer be available for purchase.
• Pro users will no longer appear with a “Pro” badge beside their name or buddy icon

Your Pro pricing remains the same and your benefits have improved:

• Those who remain Pro will retain all their original benefits.
• The photo and video size limits will be upgraded to those offered with our new free account.
• If you are on a recurring Pro subscription, your payments will remain as is. To see what your current subscription costs, see the previous payment on in your order history.
• Pro members will never be automatically transitioned to an Ad Free or Doublr subscription.

If you’d like to switch to a free account:

• Eligible Pro members who switch to a free account by August 20, 2013 can receive aprorated refund on their purchase and will lose their Pro benefits immediately.
• Pro members who cancel Pro after August 20, 2013 will retain Pro benefits until their subscription expiration date.

If you’d like to keep your Pro membership:

• Anyone who was Pro at 12:00 am (midnight) GMT on May 20, 2013, may be eligible to sign up for recurring Pro in order to extend their Pro membership beyond its expiration date.
• This applies to:
  • those whose one-time or gift Pro memberships expired after 12:00 am GMT.
  • those who are on a gifted Pro account.
  • those who have purchased one-off Pro and are set to expire in the future.
• To keep your Pro status by signing up for a recurring Pro subscription, visit the account order page.
• If you cancel your recurring subscription or opt for the prorated refund, you will no longer have the option to sign up for a recurring subscription.
• If your recurring subscription expires after May 20, 2013, due to a failed payment, please contact the billing team.

“ – source Flickr page

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What do think about the new Flickr?
Do you love them or hate them?
If you are a Pro member, will you continue with the subscription or convert to free account?

#Pixelilydesigns // Safari Trip

I spend my whole weekend rearrange my room and clean. In the middle of it all my vacuum cleaner gave up on me. Oh boy!

When everything was done, it’s time to enjoy my room and blog. This weekend Pixelily Designs has a new kit called Safari Trip. It’s cute and fun and you can scrap your heart out with so many beautiful element to play with.

This is my layout using the above kit

When I saw this kit, it totally reminded me of my trip to Singapore zoo in 2011 that I haven’t had the chance to scrap. I was so excited to open up my album and make layout with the photos. Yeah!

Have a great and wonderful weekend!

Friday Finds // May twenty four

Happy holiday to all Malaysian and this is also the beginning of two weeks school holiday. I was a bit busy today. I planned to just hang out at home and do nothing. I ended up rearrange furniture in my room. I got bored easily so I decided to rearrange things and makes everything feels new in my room. I can’t wait to buy new bedding at Alamanda.

Anyway, these are few things I find pretty and inspiring today. Hope you enjoy this little eye candy!

#1. One Moment by Rosey Posey

#2. Fast and Furious 6. Love it but not as much as I love Star Trek Into the Darkness

#3. You are strong by Captivated Vision

#4. Chalk Art Anthology: Charmed Life By Rebecca Mcmeen

#5. Mish Mash: Blend Me Stash 02 [Blending Masks] By Captivated Visions

#6. This what you mean to me by Lauren Grier

#7. Unplugged by Bella Gypsy

#8. A slice of good life by juliana kneipp

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These little finds really helps to lift up my mood for today. Happy Friday and I am so looking forward to a great and creative weekend!

Do you have any little things that you do to help lift your spirit during a stressful time?

Red

I am feeling a little bit blue lately. I decided to wear red today and somehow this bold color lifted my spirit effortlessly.








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Beautifulmess // App review

When it comes to camera apps or photo editing apps I am such a fan. Over the years I've collected a lot of camera and photo editing apps from the Apple store.
So when Elsie announced that they are releasing a photo editing apps for iphone, ipad and ipod touch, I was so excited. I know that anything they came up with is going to be one of a kind and fun.
I got mine the day it was release without hesitation.



My thoughts on this app
• I really like the icon. It's super cute and pink!
• the app comes with a few build in filters
• the unique thing about this app is, it has doodle function, draw by Elsie and Emma
• after you have finished editing your photo, you can share it via Instagram, facebook, twitter or email
• I really like the doodles especially all the cute arrows
• the app is addictive. I just can't stop playing with it




What I like to see in the next update?
•  the ability to take photo right from the app
•  add my own fonts like Phonto
•  more free filters
•  more fun free background
•  more free doodles

Have you played with Beautifulmess app? 

Do you like them?

Do you see yourself using it over and over again?

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#currentlylist // May twenty

It’s Monday and I am looking at a three days of working at the office this week. I am totally in a stay at home mode. Doesn’t feel like going to work this morning. Picking myself up from disappointment isn’t easy no matter how often you go through it.

This week list is going to reflect that. My life isn’t always sunshine even though I work hard to appear that way. If you believe you are happy than you are right?

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“8 Questions. 52 Weeks. Embracing Right Now. The Currently Journaling Challenge takes one minute out of your week to document your story right now.”
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This is my list for today
watching: Good Day to Die Hard
reading: CLEO e-magazine May Edition on my ipad
listening: true love song by Pink over and over again
making: a lists of things to do during this long weekend
feeling: disappointed and sad
planning: to decrease my food intake by 20%. Drink water or herbalife shake when I am hungry every two hours
loving: my computer time and my high speed internet connection

Come and join the fun
Curious what my lists look like last week?
Check it here

#Pixelilydesigns // Cozy Zone

Saturday is here and Pixelily has a new kit in store called Cozy Zone ". This is such a fun and colorful kit for any kind of scrapbook layout. This kit is currently at 67% off at Gottapixel store! Such a great deal. Don't miss it!



This is my layout using the above kit

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Friday Finds // May Seventeen

I was very busy this last few days. Travelling can really robbed a lot of your time. Sometimes I love travelling for work and sometimes I hate it. Readjusting your normal activities can be a challenge. Hopefully by June I don’t have to travel as much.

I was so tired today and as an escape from reality I love browsing the web looking for beautiful things. These are a few that captured my attention today. I hope you enjoy my selection. Have a great weekend!

#1. You Are Brave {Collection} By Rosey Posey

#2. 100 of My Favorites Vol. 3 by Word Art World

#3. I am so in love with A Beautiful Mess app

#4. and I can’t stop playing with this beautiful app

#5. I finally sign up for the phone photography project workshop for summer. I took photos everyday with my iphone and I am so excited to learn more. I will be sharing this workshop with my son. He is really into photography right now and he learn really fast.

#6. Storyteller May digital kit by Just Jaimee

#7. Cozy Zone Template pack by Pixelily Designs

#8. A Mother's Love Dig-ette-al Kit - Part of the Medley for Mothers by Fayette Designs. Love this sweet and beautiful kit celebrating motherhood.

 

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These little finds really helps to lift up my mood for today. Happy Friday and I am so looking forward to a great and creative weekend!

Do you have any little things that you do to help lift your spirit during a stressful time?

A beautiful mess is now available on iphone

For those of you who haven't heard od a beautifull mess photo editor for iphone, ipad and ipos touch, you have to download it today.
I will so a full review of the apps when I have to time to sit down and write my post.
In the mean time check out what I have done so far with the app. I am having too much with it.






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10 things you would tell your sixteen year old self

Last week I discovered  30 things my kids should know about me project hosted by BabyMakingMachine.com. I decided to do this project this month. I might not do it everyday but I am sure going to do them. And I might not follow the prompt by date.

Wow! Hemm I am not really sure I remember the details of my life when I was sixteen years old. One thing for sure I was in love during that time and everything seems so happy and cute.
If I could go back in time, these are a few things I would tell my sixteen year old self

#1. Don’t rush to get married. Take your time and explore the world first

#2. Choose my major wisely and stick to it

#3. In three more years, you are going to study in the America. Enjoy every moment you were there because when you get back it’s not cheap to go back to America

#4. You are going to love becoming a mother

#5. Have more faith in your talent and creativity

#6. Don’t eat too much chocolates when you are in America. I know it’s cheap but getting rid of the extra fat is not easy

#7. I know that you are active in sports during your high school years. Keep on moving and running. Don’t you stop.

#8. Stop drinking carbonated drinks

#9. Food is not your best friend. Quran is. So turn to Quran when you are sad.

#10. Don’t be afraid or shy to make friends. Have lots of them and keep in touch

What would you tell your 16-year-old self?

#currentlylist // May 13

I am a little bit tight on time, so I am going to go straight to the point
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“8 Questions. 52 Weeks. Embracing Right Now. The Currently Journaling Challenge takes one minute out of your week to document your story right now.”
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This is my list for today
watching: Hart of Dixie latest episode
reading: policy and public sector ISP
listening: To presenter talk about DDMS
making: a mental checklist of the things I need to do this week
feeling: tired and excited
planning: to increase my workout for this month
loving: my mini gateaway

Come and join the fun
Curious what my lists look like last week?
Check it here

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Friday Finds // May Ten

Today is the most amazing Friday just because I am so looking forward to this weekend. I am planning to watch Star Trek Into the Darkness. I haven’t seen any new Star Trek movie in a while. I am still hoping they will make a new Star Trek Series soon.

In the mean time, here are a few Friday Finds that are so inspiring and beautiful.

#1. I am really excited with Beautiful Mess new iphone apps. Can’t wait to get a hold of it. It’s going to be a nice addition to my collection

#2. I am thinking of joining the phone photography project workshop. This should be interesting and fun because lately I’ve been using my iphone camera more often than my dslr

#3. Love this beautiful and clean design – On my desk kit by paisley press

#4. Love the idea of capturing the moment once in awhile instead of capturing objects all the time.

#5. I totally love the 30 things my kids should know about me project hosted by BabyMakingMachine.com. I am totally doing this.

#6. Wondering what you should do after iNSD? The DailyDigi has a great solution. I am totally doing it this weekend.

#7. Hello Baby Collection by Studio NLD

#8. Kinda sketchy scribble bits by Nisa Finn

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These little finds really helps to lift up my mood for today. Happy Friday and I am so looking forward to a great and creative weekend!

Do you have any little things that you do to help lift your spirit during a stressful time?