Reading a book called...

The Paradox of Choice..Why MORE is LESS..

Decisions after decisions.

Choices and then...more choices.

The book says of how more options may prove to be detrimental. I looked into the mirror and wondered if I am a maximizer..or a satisficer.

A person who analyzes, researches, weighs options, ponders prior making decisions and then, ponder again if those decisions were the best ones.

Or a person who knows what they want and relishes in joy upon achieving it regardless of better opportunities posted in the future.

Hmm...

Results of survey show that, people who are well off enough to lead a comfortable life have almost similar levels of happiness to people who are extremely rich. Money counts. But when you have enough money to be happy, more money wont escalate the level of happiness. True? I dont know..cause I'm not very rich mar...

Reminded me of a chapter in Outliers - The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell ( which btw is a REALLY good book)

Chapter on "The Trouble With Geniuses, Part 1" makes one reevaluate the overrated hoo-hah on high IQ. Says here in the books...

A person with an IQ of 50 would not have the mental ability to attend regular school
A person with an IQ of 75 might not be able to master elementary subjects in regular school
A person with an IQ of 105 might not be able to accommodate academic curriculum in high school/ college
A person with an IQ of 115 might not be able to graduate from a 4 year accredited four year college

In short, to graduate and to have sufficient mental ability to obtain a degree and succeed, you need a minimal of an IQ of 115. Beyond that, other factors come into play to determine success! Right? Quote

A mature scientist with an adult IQ of 130 is as likely to win a Nobel Prize as one whose IQ is 180.

Hmm..is there always a certain benchmark? For humans will constantly hunger for more. When will it be enough for us? When should we stop running and chasing and start being happy?

I wonder.


On a lighter note. Caught up with darling Wei Li yesterday.... and did some shopping. Finally bought my skincare range. Yay!

Then little sisters wanted to go to Orchard again. Which is how I saw that

NINE WEST IS ON SALE! 50% off..with additional 10% with 2 item purchased.

So, I bought lor.

I need some nice shoes for work ma. :P

Was in the midst of clearing my beauty pot.You know how beauty products have a certain lifetime? Well, much of what i own is wayyyy past its " Baik Sebelum" date. I really need to put serious thought into replenishing these supplies.

Want list

1. Sunblock! Sunblock! Sunblock! ( Asians and fair skin)
2. Hair curlers ( Mine got lost in migration)
3. Good skin foundation? ( Recommendations?)
4. Pretty pink, lightweight blusher
5. Silky epilator ( Considering IPL.... what say you?)
6. Source for good skincare........... ( thinking of trying Kiehl's)

That's it...for now.... :P

Next, find budget.

Ohya... we went shopping... and got..

THIS




THIS





AND THIS

FOR FREE!!

AMAZING RIGHT.. :P

Reflection....

After all these years, I start to look back and wonder... has it always been me?

Clouded with bouts of overflowing confidence, have I always wallowed in self centeredness...

I've walked around in circles. Only to bump into yet another crossroad. One clouded with even more fog....

I'm confused.Emotionally drained.

Stay strong. For when the fog clears, you'll instinctively know the road to take.....

Have not always been a vain VAIN girl. But.... recently am so happy with this shampoo that wanna share with the rest of the world.. heheh

A while back...when I'm in Penang, was really unhappy with my current hairstyle ( dont know why).

Then I got back and used my shampoo back in Sg. Suddenly, it's all shiny, natural and lovely again. The miracles a dollop of shampoo can do. :D

So please use ya. Guarantee as happy as me.

Cheers to beautiful hair.. *grin*

I.. have..been...posting...too..much.. emo..stuff......so... decided..to...post... some...photos...of...myself....indulging...in...pretty....things... Yay.

The bed at home somehow feels so much more comfortable.

Happy to be home.

Happy to be with my family.

Happy he'll be here soon.

Happy that it's gonna be a good start to the year.

So many movies wanna watch...!

I love how sometimes authors speak the words to your heart...

Excerpt from Eclipse ( Twilight Book 3)

The word boyfriend had me chewing on the inside of my cheek with a familiar tension while I stirred. It wasn't the right word, not at all. I needed something more expressive of eternal commitment....But words like destiny and fate sounded hokey when you used them in casual conversation....

:P hmmm....