"Gentleman" by Psy

A song that I've been replaying lately is "Gentleman" by Psy. It's funny because when I first listened to it, I thought "meh" but then when I watched Blogilates' Gentleman workout, I totally changed my mind. It's actually a really upbeat song to work out to, and there are few songs out there that literally make me want to get up and exercise.

People say that Gentleman is a ripoff of Gangnam Style, but I actually prefer this song! It's catchy, but not overplayed like Gangnam Style is. The video is likewise entertaining, albeit "safe".

T-Shirt to Crop Top DIY

I was inspired by a tutorial on Youtube showing how to reconstruct an old T-shirt into a crop top. I have this plain T-shirt from Aerie sitting in my closet unworn because the fit wasn't too flattering but the flower print was SO PRETTY. So I thought it would be the perfect shirt to cut up!

Overall I'm satisfied with the way it turned out, though the sleeves that I cut were slightly asymmetrical. Oh well, you can't get it completely right the first time.

The knot on the bottom adds a carefree summer look. I like that it gives off a hipster vibe, and it would look really cute paired with distressed denim cutoffs (sadly, I don't own these kind of shorts - I'm thinking of buying of pair of jeans from a thrift store, cutting them up, and distressing them myself which would be a lot cheaper than buying a pair).

Some of My Favorite Books

I've been really into reading inspirational "self-help" books recently because they are a great reminder to never take things for granted and appreciate everything that life has offered us.

I'm currently reading "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson and I love the tips & tricks that he provides to help us relieve stress.

I've already read L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad, which is a nice summer book to relax in. I've already finished the whole trilogy (Sugar & Spice and Sweet Little Lies). Lauren Conrad is seriously a great author!

Another book that I'm currently reading is "Eleanor and Park" by Rainbow Rowell. So far, I'm liking it, but I haven't read to the romance part yet which should be interesting because Eleanor and Park both think that the other is weird in the beginning. We'll see how it goes.

Yummy Lunch

Heaven frolicking on my tastebuds - that's how it feels when I have this Vietnamese lunch. The egg roll was perfectly crispy, the pork was cooked just right and very flavorful, and the noodles with the sauce was simply delicious. There was quite a lot of food, though, but I was able to finish most of it mainly because I was hungry to begin with.

My Favorites

Some of my favorite things! :D

Book: Ready Player One, L.A. Candy, Hunger Games
Color: Lavender
Song: She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5. I played the song 300+ times on my iPod. I'm OBSESSED.
TV Show: The Bachelor
Sitcom: Friends
Animal: Kitty cats! Ducks are cute too.
Food: Chinese and Vietnamese
Drink: Milk tea with boba
Movie: Silver Linings Playbook
Korean Drama: Flower Boy Next Door
Store: Target, T.J. Maxx, Victoria's Secret
Color Combo: Green and orange
Sneaker Brand: Converse
Season: Summer
Quote: "The minute you think of giving up, think of the reason you held on so long."

Ending off this post with a picture of my adorable Pumpkin. =)

Goodies from Bath & Body Works

I needed some body spray for gym class, so I headed to Bath & Body Works to try out the fragrances. After smelling different ones, I picked up these three:

Sweet Pea: This is one of their popular scents, and for good reason because it smells sweet & fruity, but not too overpowering.

Paris Amour: Is a girlier, muskier scent which is perfect for when you're going out.

Beautiful Day: Smells fresh and clean with a hint of floral, I let my friend borrow it after gym and she said it smelled good which is a plus!

Overall, I liked the three fragrances I chose. They all have their own, distinct scent and you can't beat 3 for $10. I prefer buying the mini bottles, however, because it would take me forever to use up a regular-sized bottle.

Gym Shorts Haul

During the summer I'll be lounging in gym shorts all the time because 1) they are super comfortable, 2) they absorb moisture & sweat better than cotton shorts, and 3) the vivid neon colors always brighten up my mood. However, they can get quite expensive, so I lucked out when I found two pairs that were on clearance at Old Navy (!!!).

Neon Pink Shorts

Original Price: $15.00

Clearance: $7.99

Yellow/Green Shorts

Original Price: $15.00

Clearance: $6.49

These shorts include a mini interior pocket to stash your keys and cash. Pretty handy.