Sort it out

I am now slowly transitioning out from my juice fast. This is the third day coming out, and my appetite is still pretty small, which I love. Today, I had a few figs, a piece of nut bread, a glass of fresh apple juice, goji berry tea (real berries) with oat bran, a very small salad and a glass of soy milk.

I truly treasure this moment because:

– I am not overeating.

– My body craves for fresh, non-processed food.

– My mind is clear.

– My clothes are loose!

It’s almost strange how little food our bodies need to perform at optimum level. Imagine all the excess food we eat that requires our bodies to keep working all the time.

I know soon enough I’ll be indulging in all kind of food. But right now, I am loving my healthy diet, however long it would last.

Now that my body has been cleansed. I decided to sort out all my junk too. I spent the whole weekend organizing my closet, shoes, documents, etc. I was really annoyed by how much STUFF I have. I came to USA nine years ago with just two suitcases, and survived just fine.

Spring cleaning is definitely a reality check. I gotta think twice before I buy anything in the future.

I sorted my clothes into a few piles:
– Donation
– Consignment
– Project/costumes/need alteration
– For my sisters
– Ebay

Phew… I was determined to downsize!

At the end of the day, I felt great to put my life in better order. Cheers to spring.

Breakfast Cook Book etc…

Received a new cook book fromĀ  Amazon today, Easy Breakfast & Brunch: Simple Recipes for Morning Treats (Hardcover).

easy breakfast & brunch

easy breakfast & brunch

The sections are:
– fruits & oats
– sweet treats
– big bites
– easy eggs
– fresh from the oven (bread, muffin, etc)
– perfect preserves
– delicious drinks
The ingredients are standard breakfast items that you can find in most supermarkets. The recipes seem easy enough, nothing fancy. However, I really enjoy how different ingredients are mixed in one recipe. Not your typical same old breakfast options.
Lots of pictures!
I look forward to exploring each recipe. šŸ™‚
Also, received Trio 3pcs serve set from Crate & Barrel today. I was pleasantly surprised by theĀ quality andĀ the contemporary design. Very impressed!!!
Trio 3pcs Serve Set (Crate & Barrel)

Trio 3pcs Serve Set (Crate & Barrel)

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Juice Fast: 19th Day

19th day of my juice fast. I feel like I can go on forever.

I’ve lost 12 lbs so far. The jeansĀ are becomingĀ loose on meĀ and my tummy is flat. What an orgasmic feeling.

Freshly squeezed apple + grape juice is heavenly!!! It’s one thing that I look forward to every day.

I’ll come out of my fast next week and will miss this fast so much. I am treasuring every moment of this detox. šŸ™‚

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Voice-over Audition

Jay from Hedquist Productions called me and invited me forĀ a voice-over audition in Mandarin. This project is for aĀ “motion comic” style animation- Iron Man, in Mandarin.

I was invited to audition for Pepper Potts’s role whichĀ only has a few lines of script in this short animation.

I told Jay, “Sure, sure.”

Friends might see me as a confident, friendly and outgoing person. Well…. I am actually very shy!

I can dance, but I can’t act. I’ve pretty much decided to chicken-out.

Then, Jay called the second time… šŸ™ That’s when I told myself a promise is a promise. I got nothing to lose, might just as well go have fun and gain some new experiences.

It was my first timeĀ being inĀ a recording studio. I had the headset on andĀ I could listen to my own voice. It was so cool!!! Jeffery directed the voice-over and he made me feel comfortable to play my role.

I am glad that I did it and am proud to say that “I tried something new today.” šŸ™‚

A very good friday

14 days have passed by since I started my detox. I’ve lost ten lbs so far and am feeling great!

Every day is the usual fruit and veggie juice … it’s definitely boring. I tried not to watch cooking shows and see any food photos. Keeping myself busy also helps me from thinking about food too much.

I am not writing a fasting journal this time. I wrote a detailed one back in 2006. Here’s the link http://absoluteliving.blogspot.com/.

Karan and I have been fixing 104 West Jefferson for the past two months. We hired Bob Kiefer as our contractor. It has been such a pleasure working with him.

I’ve learned so much in this project. When all the peopleĀ were enjoying their weekends and nights, we had to run to Menards so many times to get construction supplies. Also, during preciousĀ lunch time, we had meetings with contractors to be on top of every detail. We didn’t cut any corners at all and that makes me feel great. The renovation is finally done and the open house will be tomorrow and the day after, 1-3pm.

The house looks amazing.Ā I am so proud of myself.

I am looking forward to getting my hands on the next project soon.

Here’s a copy of the open house flier. I will post some before and after photos when I have some time.

Open House 104 West Jefferson 3/27 & 3/28 1-3pm

Open House 104 West Jefferson 3/27 & 3/28 1-3pm