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You're Not Very Fit

And you're likely to admit that exercise just isn't your thing. Maybe you need to experiment with new activities to find something you love. Whether it's roller derby or surfing, just getting out there and moving will do wonders!

Are You a Fit Girl?

This says it all. I don't feel fit because of aching back. I need to exercise more, yet I don't need treadmill either to keep fit. I just need more time in a day to do it and somebody to look after my Bub. :) One of these days, I might live my wishes.

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Easy to Match Shoes

There’s nothing taboo about the Tabu. The clever combination of colors — taupe, mauve and white — culminates into a refreshingly new neutral. Enjoy its endless outfit-enhancing opportunities. Adjustable slingback with a gold buckle. 3½ inch heel atop a ¼ inch platform. Rubber-infused leather sole. Made in Spain.

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Pet for the Little Boy

My little boy loves any animal. He chase birds in the park. He would sit on his "bumbo" for several minutes while watching the birds feeding in our backyard. He loves our cat, Lucky. It can quite a whiney boy. He loves him that I am looking forward of him leashing Lucky so he can tow him whenever he goes, just like a dog. Of course, it crossed my mind that we might end up having another pet at home the way he adore animals. But, it will be within Mummy's rules. Not high maintenance like horse (that needs stable, feeds, horse supplements, not to mention the VET cost). Do not litter anywhere - should not require too much effort to stay clean. But if the little boy volunteers to do all the job, I couldn't say NO, I'm sure. :)

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Barefeet eh?

You Are Bare Feet

You are a true free spirit, and you can't be tied down. Even wearing shoes can be a little too constraining for you at times! You are very comfortable in your own skin. You are one of the most real people around. You don't have anything to hide. Open and accepting, you are willing to discuss or entertain almost any topic. You are a very tolerant person. You are accepting and not judgmental. You should live: Somewhere warm You should work: At your own business, where you can set the rules

What Kind of Shoe Are You?

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Big On Games

My Husband's brother is big on games, may they be online or not. I know that he loves playing poker or solitaire (or any card games), just like Hubs. I also learned from his wife that he bought himself playstation 2 for Christmas last year. He also got dart. We played it last New Year until the wee hour in the morning. Hubs said that they used to have billiard table. I just don't know if he knows about the beer pong. He drinks so he might want to try it. But I reckon, game as such usually is played on pubs. If we're going to spend the next New Year with them again, I might suggest to play it. It's quite fun by the looks of it.

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On Sweaters

It's that time of the year again when we bundle up to get warm. And wear warm clothes and in layer. If you haven't done your shopping for winter yet, you might want to know some facts on sweaters.

Cashmere

Cashmere is available in a huge array of price points, qualities and styles. Cashmere garment weight is often described in "plys," with two-ply having a finer hand and three-ply and up making up a chunkier or heavier knit. Check your care label, but generally cashmere can be handwashed with a very mild soap and laid flat to dry (only recommended after six or seven wearings).

Wool

Types of wool include merino (a finer fiber that's good if other wool makes you itchy), alpaca (strong, but soft), lambswool (fine and soft), shetland (usually describes a sweater made from coarser fibers) and mohair (lustrous and long-wearing). Keep your wool sweaters folded and launder according to instructions (some wools can even be machine washed).

Cotton

Virtually seasonless and easy to care for, the cotton sweater can go from workplace to weekend in a flash. Look for beautiful colors and fun patterns (cotton yarns take color beautifully). Many styles can be washed (machine or by hand). Cotton is perfect for warmer climates where wool or cashmere would be too toasty.

Store sweaters in plastic bag or with moth balls, folded than hanged.

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One Sunday afternoon

...while the family was bonding in the lounge room, I get into one of the home theater seating chair and reclined it. I was able to put the feet holder up but couldn't put the headrest back. Hubby told me to push my head back and so I did. It was very comfy sitting there watching telly but when it was time to get up, waaaa, I couldn't get out of the chair. I just usually sit on the three-seater and I don't recline it so it was my first time. Hubs told me to push the feet holder down but I am too light that I couldn't hold it down. The head rest was very easy to put back, just don't lean at all. Hubs had to push the foot rest for me. I swore, I won't ever get into that chair again. :)

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Beauty Contest

I've been surfing the net for sites where I can submit the Little Boy's photos to join a contest. So far, I've found one and you need to pay $10 just to submit one photo so the stingy me, ignore it. lol. I'll keep looking until I can find one.

If only, the little Boy is now a grown up big man. I can join him in http://www.lookoftheyear.com. You can submit your photos for free in that website. And this is the real thing. This is a beauty contest and the winner will bag a whooping 10 grand. Plus this a good venue for an elusive dream of being a fashion model in Paris, NY and Milan. The judges are the visitors of the site so everyone who join in has a chance to win.

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Footwear Facts

Since, I am really into shoes.. of course I am curious about them. I want to know any bits and pieces. Here are some of my finds:

Sandals originated in warm climates where the soles of the feet needed protection but the top of the foot needed to be cool.

4,000 years ago the first shoes were made of a single piece of rawhide that enveloped the foot for both warmth and protection.

In Europe pointed toes on shoes were fashionable from the eleventh to the fifteenth centuries.

In the Middle East heels were added to shoes to lift the foot from the burning sand.
In Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries heels on shoes were always colored red.

Shoes all over the world were identical until the nineteenth century, when left- and right-footed shoes were first made in Philadelphia.
In Europe it wasn't until the eighteenth century that women's shoes were different from men's.

Six-inch-high heels were worn by the upper classes in seventeenth-century Europe. Two servants, one on either side, were needed to hold up the person wearing the high heels.

Sneakers were first made in America in 1916. They were originally called keds.
Boots were first worn in cold, mountainous regions and hot, sandy deserts where horse-riding communities lived. Heels on boots kept feet secure in the stirrups.
The first lady's boot was designed for Queen Victoria in 1840.

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Tips When Buying Shoes

The one thing that I won't buy online, if I haven't seen in flesh, is shoes. I need to fit them first before buying. Well, even if I did feet them, I happen to buy shoes that were smaller for my fit. So hear yeah, take it from my experience. Here are some tips when buying shoes.

If the shoe doesn't fit, don't buy it. It won't stretch enough to be comfortable and goodness knows, your feet will never shrink. Make sure you follow these guidelines:

There should be about 1/2" between the tip of your biggest toe and the end of the shoe.

Stand up when being fitted because feet are longer when you're standing.

Buy shoes at the end of the day when feet are largest.

Measure both of your feet - they may not be the same size.

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