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The striped cardigan is a gift from my grandma. Thanks, grandma!

I'm back from a long stay in Malaysia. This is my favourite outfit, taken at the balcony in our flat at the coast of Penang. Beautiful view, isn't it? And I'm debuting my short hair on this blog. It was an eventful trip, mainly because of some matters with my grandparents. I ate alot of food over there including laksa, thai food, peranakan food, dim sum and a christmas buffet. Yummy! But that also means I'm on a detox diet now with lots of fruits and vegetables. My best foodie memory from this trip is eating chendol (a kind of cold dessert) at an outdoor stall on a VERY hot day in Kuala Lumpur.

I also played golf for the first time and went shopping at Sunway in KL. To be honest, my shopping trip became mainly a kiddie affair because me and mum had my two little cousins tagging along with us. We had great fun at the toy store. I still managed to snap up a dress that, in my sis's words, is 'too pretty to wear'. It has a lovely floral print and is remniscent of vintage floral dresses. Perhaps I'll post a photo of it another time. I'm dearly missing my two little cousins now. I think I said the same thing last year. One year passes so quickly, doesn't it?

All I want for Christmas

I can think of a hundred or so different things that I'd love to have- a fashion illustration/ visual history of fashion book, more clothes and accessories etc. All these require a significant amount of money. Then it occurred to me that for many years I've been making and giving cards to others, and hardly receiving any in return. Hence I honestly say that the best Christmas present I can have is a handmade Christmas card from someone I love.

6 reasons why I like Christmas

(Not necessarily in order of preference)

1) Food. I know Christmas conjures up memories of low-grade buffets and tough turkey meat for some people, but for me it's a time for feasting on delicious food. Maybe it's because my family nearly always spends Christmas with relatives in Malaysia, who'd provide good food for us. My mum's roast turkey is divine. And any leftover turkey is used to cook turkey porridge. Mmmm... my mouth is watering by just thinking about it.

2) Company. It feels perfectly natural to get together with family, friends and relatives during Christmas time. An elaborate party setting is not even required.

3) Shopping. Somehow the phrase 'Christmas shopping' appeals to me, even if I'm not shopping for gifts. Any purchase for myself is excusable- it's Christmas after all! Everyone's on a high and that means retail indulgence.

4) Outfits. Christmas is an excuse to wear pretty, glittery outfits. No outfit is too shiny/ glitzy/ extravagant. It's all part of the festive mood.

5) Christmas cards. I enjoy making and sending out Christmas cards. Unfortunately it's not something I'm able to do every year. Some people find the whole process of writing and sending cards tedious and contrived, but I think it won't be so if it's for those that one truly cares about. Besides, nothing beats the feeling of receiving mail on Christmas Day, and opening the envelope to find a beautiful card. It makes one feel appreciated.

Most of all...

6) the Festive Spirit. Isn't it contagious?

Vintage-style

These were taken some time ago hence the hair. I have short hair now :)

My favourite shots from our photography trip

It was raining later that day, as you may observe in some of the photos.

I'll be going to Malaysia to visit relatives this Friday, and will be staying there till 1 Jan. I may find time to blog there. I'll show you the stuff I'm packing for this trip sometime tomorrow.

Desert

A little something I did today...