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Happy Deepava li everyone! Well..well...what shall we do today...I am so bored. Shall go pay the bills? Buy baby stuff for Falisha ? Go to places where we have never been for the longest time? Go check the rates for our Tioman trip? Lets just go out and do everything today!

Dee Dee Mahmood an exercise physiologist devotes her life in helping obese women. Her life journey, transformation from weighing 80kg to a 47kg inspires many. An article in 'Vanilla' mag caught my attention.... It is a struggle for me. It is more than having the determination. I am a 1st time mommie. Shopping becomes the most dreadful thing. How do i fit into any clothes?? Do i buy maternity clothing or plus size ones? I look 3 or 5 months pregnant (and weighs 75kg) but in actual fact i'm not pregnant. Is this normal? To have this pregnant tummy? Is this due to my C-sect birth?...or is it my super tight pants i wore during my pregnancy? It has been 10 months.Whatever the reason maybe it is so stressful...I really need help. What should i do? The answer to my own question is simple. Simple to others and including myself to say. JUST EXERCISE!!!

Physically active people feel less anxious and depressed. One theory why? Described in a 2006 report in the journal " Obesity ," holds that aerobic exercise can increase your levels of norepinephrine , a chemical that helps the brain deal with stress more efficiently. Ideally, we should spend 30 minutes exercising five times a week. Every bit of activity helps. Amp up an activity's appeal by finding a partner -- or pair it with music or an audiobook.

The 'Baju Kurung' . (Malay Tradisional Costume) This photo was taken after my Wedding . I only chose baju kurung made from Thai Silk and Songket Silk. Pasal tak panas..hehehe!!

The Ketupat. (Malay rice cakes) Children and their Sparkles Colourful Cookies Singapore ni modern. Modern is good. Tapi kadang-kadang hilang suasana raya kalau kita biarkan gitu aje. So it is up to us to create the atmosphere and not just another Public holiday...

She is 9 months old. She is my pride and joy! Photo taken at a friend's wedding.Mummy and Baba sebuk betulkan seat. She is a hyper baby like both of her parents.

Ingredients Makes 2 dozen • 7 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger • 1/2 cup dark-brown sugar, packed • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Directions 1. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Chop chocolate into 1/4-inch chunks; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and grated ginger until whitened, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add molasses; beat until combined. 3. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in baking-...