Whee.
Aren't I a hardworking blogger?
For now,
that is!
Decided to document my CNY happenings for 2015 because I was going through my FB timeline photos just now.
And since I don't upload photos on FB anymore,
I will need somewhere else to post these photos before they go into extinction (or if I delete them when my SD card is out of memory).
Photos are all in square because I mostly edit them for IG and Dayre
Before we took a long break for CNY after the crazy launches and crazy packing,
we had a 收工 brunch at Cafe Melba with the girls at the office to thank them for their hard work.
It's really no joke because we had 2 launches every week and the work load can get pretty insane.
But the team managed to pull through, being efficient as always.
Very thankful for the awesome people that I always get to work with.
I think it is one of the best perks of running my own business.
I get to choose who I work with and there are zero office politics in the TTR office.
By the way,
please don't ever, ever order the waffles at Cafe Melba.
It was the oddest tasting waffles I've ever had.
Odd because it had this bitter after taste.
And was in no way fluffy at all.
BAHHH.
This is the perfect example of calories-wasting.
My outfit for brunch!
I can't seem to remember the last time I posted my OOTD on my blog.
Hahahah.
Oops.
Launching the Leigh Maxi Skirt in Grey next week.
I wonder how come we didn't think of doing it in Grey the first time round.
It's such a good idea and my favourite colour for this skirt.
Which is saying a lot since I kept this skirt in Black and Olive too.
Our annual CNY tradition of making pineapple tarts for gifting to those close to heart.
We don't make that many because it is extremely time consuming and both mentally and physically tiring to bake right after we wrap work up at TTR.
My dad loves it when we bake pineapple tarts.
I suspect it is because the recipe is one that is passed down from his family.
Hahah.
For at least a month before CNY,
he started asking us when he should buy the pineapples (for the jam).
And then when we get down to actually making the tarts,
he will try to help in his little ways.
Which is as far as my dad goes already la.
Usually he's the stern and traditional-no-jokes kind of dad who hardly interacts with us at home.
Anyway,
we ended up with around 10 tubs of pineapple tarts after slaving for many, many hours.
It's hard work.
That's why people charge so much for pineapple tarts.
It's not because pineapples/butter/flour are expensive.
Got my eyelash extensions done at Milly's and my hair coloured at COVO last minute!
Very thankful to my kind sponsors who still managed to squeeze me in for appointments.
Got my hair done only on CNY eve because I was so busy.
Our little reunion dinner at home.
I know most people have their reunion dinners at their grandparents' house but somehow we don't have that tradition.
It's usually just the 5 of us (plus Xiaobai) gathered at the table.
We're not big eaters so we did not even finish the food you see on the table.
Hahaha.
Our customary family photo on the first day of CNY.
It's the only time of the year where my dad has no choice but to say yes (albeit grudgingly) to a photo.
Definitely picked the wrong outfit (shoes included) for visiting + eating.
Hahaha.
Last year's family photo
Didn't post 2013's photo on my IG so I have no idea what happened to that photo.
:'(
Me and mum in 2014.
Also, before I took my braces off.
A not quite complete family photo of my maternal relatives!
I love the fact that I have such a huge family.
It makes CNY a very merry affair.
Didn't manage to have everyone inside the photo because some of them left early/have not arrived.
But I don't think we can fit anymore in, really.
Haha.
We need a wide angle lens!
Day 1 dwindled to an end at my grandma's house.
:)
Day 2 came and it was an excuse for us to badger dad for another family photo.
This time, after the first photo I said "爸爸为什么你没有笑!",
and yay managed to get a smiling shot out of him.
Hahaha.
2014's photo.
I know, we're so creative.
Same photo at the same spot every year.
Hahaha.
Same dress, different prints.
We still ended up looking quite different, I think?
Nobody asked us about wearing the same dress,
so I think it's not very obvious.
With my cutest.
No more photos from day 2 because the relatives all came over to my house as per every year,
and I had to disappear into the kitchen to help with the food.
It was not easy preparing food for so many people,
I wonder how my super mum used to do it when we were all still young and didn't know how to help her out.
She's awesome.
:)
My XBD joining in the celebrations.
Hehe.
Flatlay featuring my favourite ang bao this year
Also, I had an unexpected stroke of extremely good luck over CNY.
Not meant for sharing on social media platform but I was really over the moon to receive that bit of news, hahaha.
Maxi dresses are good for sitting on the floor and erm, gambling.
Hahaha.
Disclaimer:
Gambling is no good okay, kids?
Only CNY can gamble!
I don't know who dug this photo out when we were at my uncle's house.
I was the chubby and fair baby in the middle of the picture.
And check out my mum's super hip polka dot midi skirt!
Hehe.
This was what I did for the rest of my longggg break after CNY.
Honestly it got boring after a while.
Hahah.
Gotta plan a vacation next year to fully utilise the break.
Random brunch at Artistry
Took us soooo much effort just to drag ourselves out of the house to visit a cafe.
Laziness at best.
I really like the mocha and the duck confit aglio olio!
Bag from Sandy Trove
Took a grand total of 2 OOTDs over the 2 weeks break.
Hehe.
Slightly ashamed for being inactive, but it was a good break.
The Lauren Pelmet Skirt in Denim and maroon knit top will be launched in the month of March!
Grainy photo because this was a screen-grab from the video
Became a bridesmaid for a good friend during my break as well.
So many things involved in a full blown wedding.
Ran about the entire day with my fellow bridesmaids and only managed to sit down for a decent meal at the dinner.
Was a good and pretty interesting experience though!
And of course,
extremely happy for my first friend to get married.
Baby soon please!
HAHAHA.
Had the team come over to my house for reunion dinner just before CNY ends.
So much fun and bantering going on.
But maybe next year I'll organise a dinner elsewhere because then I can escape the washing of dishes!
And also because my house does not have enough chairs for everybody.
LOL.
Sports bra from Vivreactivewear
Sports bra and shorts from Vivreactivewear
Attempted a healthier lifestyle during my break too.
Will try to keep it up now that work is back in motion.
I think this is one of the longest blog post I've done in a long time.
How about a pat on my back please?
Heh.
Will blog about my exercise routine really soooonnnn.
Promise!
Before we took a long break for CNY after the crazy launches and crazy packing,
we had a 收工 brunch at Cafe Melba with the girls at the office to thank them for their hard work.
It's really no joke because we had 2 launches every week and the work load can get pretty insane.
But the team managed to pull through, being efficient as always.
Very thankful for the awesome people that I always get to work with.
I think it is one of the best perks of running my own business.
I get to choose who I work with and there are zero office politics in the TTR office.
By the way,
please don't ever, ever order the waffles at Cafe Melba.
It was the oddest tasting waffles I've ever had.
Odd because it had this bitter after taste.
And was in no way fluffy at all.
BAHHH.
This is the perfect example of calories-wasting.
My outfit for brunch!
I can't seem to remember the last time I posted my OOTD on my blog.
Hahahah.
Oops.
Launching the Leigh Maxi Skirt in Grey next week.
I wonder how come we didn't think of doing it in Grey the first time round.
It's such a good idea and my favourite colour for this skirt.
Which is saying a lot since I kept this skirt in Black and Olive too.
Our annual CNY tradition of making pineapple tarts for gifting to those close to heart.
We don't make that many because it is extremely time consuming and both mentally and physically tiring to bake right after we wrap work up at TTR.
My dad loves it when we bake pineapple tarts.
I suspect it is because the recipe is one that is passed down from his family.
Hahah.
For at least a month before CNY,
he started asking us when he should buy the pineapples (for the jam).
And then when we get down to actually making the tarts,
he will try to help in his little ways.
Which is as far as my dad goes already la.
Usually he's the stern and traditional-no-jokes kind of dad who hardly interacts with us at home.
Anyway,
we ended up with around 10 tubs of pineapple tarts after slaving for many, many hours.
It's hard work.
That's why people charge so much for pineapple tarts.
It's not because pineapples/butter/flour are expensive.
Got my eyelash extensions done at Milly's and my hair coloured at COVO last minute!
Very thankful to my kind sponsors who still managed to squeeze me in for appointments.
Got my hair done only on CNY eve because I was so busy.
Our little reunion dinner at home.
I know most people have their reunion dinners at their grandparents' house but somehow we don't have that tradition.
It's usually just the 5 of us (plus Xiaobai) gathered at the table.
We're not big eaters so we did not even finish the food you see on the table.
Hahaha.
Our customary family photo on the first day of CNY.
It's the only time of the year where my dad has no choice but to say yes (albeit grudgingly) to a photo.
Definitely picked the wrong outfit (shoes included) for visiting + eating.
Hahaha.
Last year's family photo
Didn't post 2013's photo on my IG so I have no idea what happened to that photo.
:'(
Me and mum in 2014.
Also, before I took my braces off.
A not quite complete family photo of my maternal relatives!
I love the fact that I have such a huge family.
It makes CNY a very merry affair.
Didn't manage to have everyone inside the photo because some of them left early/have not arrived.
But I don't think we can fit anymore in, really.
Haha.
We need a wide angle lens!
Day 1 dwindled to an end at my grandma's house.
:)
Day 2 came and it was an excuse for us to badger dad for another family photo.
This time, after the first photo I said "爸爸为什么你没有笑!",
and yay managed to get a smiling shot out of him.
Hahaha.
2014's photo.
I know, we're so creative.
Same photo at the same spot every year.
Hahaha.
Same dress, different prints.
We still ended up looking quite different, I think?
Nobody asked us about wearing the same dress,
so I think it's not very obvious.
With my cutest.
No more photos from day 2 because the relatives all came over to my house as per every year,
and I had to disappear into the kitchen to help with the food.
It was not easy preparing food for so many people,
I wonder how my super mum used to do it when we were all still young and didn't know how to help her out.
She's awesome.
:)
My XBD joining in the celebrations.
Hehe.
Flatlay featuring my favourite ang bao this year
Also, I had an unexpected stroke of extremely good luck over CNY.
Not meant for sharing on social media platform but I was really over the moon to receive that bit of news, hahaha.
Maxi dresses are good for sitting on the floor and erm, gambling.
Hahaha.
Disclaimer:
Gambling is no good okay, kids?
Only CNY can gamble!
I don't know who dug this photo out when we were at my uncle's house.
I was the chubby and fair baby in the middle of the picture.
And check out my mum's super hip polka dot midi skirt!
Hehe.
This was what I did for the rest of my longggg break after CNY.
Honestly it got boring after a while.
Hahah.
Gotta plan a vacation next year to fully utilise the break.
Random brunch at Artistry
Took us soooo much effort just to drag ourselves out of the house to visit a cafe.
Laziness at best.
I really like the mocha and the duck confit aglio olio!
Bag from Sandy Trove
Took a grand total of 2 OOTDs over the 2 weeks break.
Hehe.
Slightly ashamed for being inactive, but it was a good break.
The Lauren Pelmet Skirt in Denim and maroon knit top will be launched in the month of March!
Grainy photo because this was a screen-grab from the video
Became a bridesmaid for a good friend during my break as well.
So many things involved in a full blown wedding.
Ran about the entire day with my fellow bridesmaids and only managed to sit down for a decent meal at the dinner.
Was a good and pretty interesting experience though!
And of course,
extremely happy for my first friend to get married.
Baby soon please!
HAHAHA.
Had the team come over to my house for reunion dinner just before CNY ends.
So much fun and bantering going on.
But maybe next year I'll organise a dinner elsewhere because then I can escape the washing of dishes!
And also because my house does not have enough chairs for everybody.
LOL.
Sports bra from Vivreactivewear
Sports bra and shorts from Vivreactivewear
Attempted a healthier lifestyle during my break too.
Will try to keep it up now that work is back in motion.
I think this is one of the longest blog post I've done in a long time.
How about a pat on my back please?
Heh.
Will blog about my exercise routine really soooonnnn.
Promise!
