NYE

I only got about 6 hours of sleep before I was rudely awakened by some horrid banging from downstairs.

Of course, my mom decided today was a good day (no, make that morning) to get some new doors for the house.

I tried going back to sleep, but couldn't. So here I am at bright as a tomato at 1030am on new year's eve.

I suppose it's not all bad because the sun's shining beautifully today.

I just hope it holds up for the rest of the day.

I can't believe this time tomorrow it's going to be 2011.

Homemade Pesto

That's right.

I chopped, blended and pounded my way to homemade pesto today because Boo likes pesto.

Admittedly, it doesn't quite taste or look like the fancy salad bar variety you pay good money for, but it's homemade with TLC.

And to be on the safe side (i.e. to make sure that he doesn't have to pretend to like it, whilst wanting to hurl), I added lots of greens, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella bits to dress it up.

The end of the year

I can't believe how quickly 2010 has gone by.

In retrospect, I'm grateful it's been a good one.

I feel I've learnt and grown by leaps and bounds, as I do with every new year.

But I'm particularly excited about what 2011 holds.

Turning 27. I always thought I'd get married when I turn 27, but now that it's fast becoming a reality, it doesn't feel like I'm running out of time anymore. I guess they call that growing up, and gaining some perspective.

Starting a new job. The significant thing about this has got to be moving into a new industry, and a whole new role. My whole career I've been in agencies, it's time to see what the other side of the fence is like now. And I hope they really do poop rainbows. But even if they don't, I'll just listen to my Glee* tunes and poop my happy rainbows anyway.

*Now listening to Forget You, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. It's my happy song of the day. I think Gwyneth is truly one awesome, cool chick.

A new grown-up black bag. As Lulu Guiness says, you can never have too many bags right. And pretty bags (and clothes) for work always makes me look forward to it that much more. It puts a spring in my step for some reason. I've been hunting around for one ever since the faux PVC on my black Egg3 bag started peeling. And they've all either been too expensive, too common, too fancy or just plain ugly. Finally, today I found one and it'll be here in a nice, orange, ribboned box in the next couple of days. I've never seen it in person, but I sure hope photos don't lie.

A healthier me. The late 20s are well and truly here, no more taking my health for granted. Running once a month doesn't constitute a proper work out. And eating a whole (large) bag of chips in one sitting, or 300g of strawberry straps in 6hours just isn't normal. Unfortunately dear body, I'll never treat you like a temple the way celebrities do - with only organic and fresh produce (I honestly don't think I can bid goodbye to junk food) - but I'll certainly try hard to cut back on them. The one exception to the rule would be Parma ham. But even then, I'll try not to buy any Parma home to pig out on. I recently discovered the $28++ appetiser dinner buffet at Basilico which is right next door to my new office - all you can eat Parma ham! So I shall keep it to occasional treats for when I've had a particularly bad day at work, or when I have something good to celebrate. And as a nod to healthy living, I've signed up for a 120-class yoga package for the year ahead. Which works out to about 10 classes a month.

Finding the glow. Let's not forget our largest organ - my skin! Time to put all those beauty products I love to buy, to good use. And to get sufficient daily sleep.

Getting connected. Finally converted to an iPhone. I can't imagine how I survived all this time without it! My new pink, polka dotted Kate Spade cover arrived today. Just looking at it makes me smile. I feel with my iPhone by my side, I'll be able to conquer anything. Apps and maps are totally awesome.

Seeing the world. I loved every minute of our Japan trip this year, and I want to go back for a return visit next year. Maybe a different season this time. Summer, so I'll have to wear less, which means more space in the luggage to bring home food and shopping. I don't think I'll ever tire of Japan.

To 2011!

And here's the song I've been listening to all night.