I’ve had a few days to think about things that made me live, love, laugh this past year, and things that made me sad, hurt and wish I could be someone else. And with all that thinking, I’ve come up with some things that I want to dedicate more time to, focus more attention to, things I want to do to improve on myself and things that will make me feel like I’m doing something worthwhile.

Does that ever happen to you? The feeling that you’ve done shit-all all week, all month, all year? I get that a lot. Sometimes, I can’t even remember what I did over the weekend. So once in a while when I remember to, I write it down — the productive things I did that week, small things I accomplished — even if it’s just booking an appointment to meet with my financial advisor. If you’re like me, give it a try.You might discover that you’re not as big of an unproductive shit as you thought.

So considering that I not only neglected my resolutions for 2011 but totally forgot about them, I’m making life harder for myself this year to make up for lost time. Here are just a few (non-embarrassing, sharable) changes for 2012.

Top Shop Jacket | Winky Designs watch

[Photo by Jeffrey Hau ]

goals & resolutions

• Like everyone else, every year: save more money. I could probably achieve this if I banned myself from going to the mall. I should probably find new friends.
• Read one book a month. 80% self-development, growth, learning; 20% chick-lit.
• Keep up to date with news and current events. I’m so uncultured. There, I said it.
• Improve my Chinese by speaking it 24/7. It’s going to get ugly.
• Stop wasting time on distractions. Does it take you twice as long to do something because you’re picking up your phone every couple of minutes?
• Make time to catch up with the important people in your life — the ones you like, you care about but aren’t in your regular circle of friends.
• Trim the fat. Get rid of people who aren’t worthwhile. Life’s too short for shitty friends.
• Shave more often. Just kidding. No, really. I’m kidding. I’m not going to shave at all.
• Do as you say, or don’t say it at all. “Let’s go for lunch.” Really, we’re going to go.
• Love and appreciate more, hate and envy less.
• Stop saying “I don’t know.” How to do this, I don’t know.
• Make lists. Lists of things you need to Google, topics you want to learn, words you don’t know. Boys to stalk on Facebook.
• Be more active, more often. Dance. Wiggle. Walk. Just move, fat ass. (I’ve given up on gym goals.)
• Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone. Be awkward.
• Slow down, reflect and make time for things you enjoy doing alone. Not those things.
• Find your own way to give back… all the clothes you stole from your friends. I kid. Volunteer, charity, whatever it may be. It’ll make you feel good.
• Listen, learn, write, share. More.
• Do something every day that motivates you, inspires you, makes you feel accomplished. Big. Small. Doesn’t matter.

I know there’s a multitude of other things I’d like to do that haven’t ever crossed my mind. But I’ll stick with this for now. Sounds like a challenge. Am I up for it? I don’t know. I mean, yes.

Did any of my goals or resolutions make it on your list?

XO,

Dresses: Laura Petite, H&M, Bebe

Happy new year everybunny! I’m a day late, but I have a good excuse. I was practically bed-ridden on new year’s day due to a lot of awesomeness the night before. I woke up around 12:30pm and freaked out that… it was 12:30pm. One thing about me is that I hate waking up late because it makes me feel like I’ve wasted the entire day. So with that being said, I…. somehow ended up getting up at 5:30pm. A real lazy Sunday to start off the new year.

However, with laziness comes time to reflect and that’s exactly what I needed. When I think of the year that just passed, it feels like just that — another year passed. But think harder and memories and lessons start to unfold. And although I can’t say that this year is the best yet — every age, every stage in life has different experiences that stand out, different events that are important, different requirements to grow — 2011 has been one of the most diverse and influential in making me, hopefully, a better Bunnie.

One thing I am a bit disappointed in is that I didn’t meet all the goals I made. Not only that, I forgot I made them. So once I settle on my resolutions and goals for this year, I’m keeping them visible. After all, you’re supposed to revisit them every now and then to see how you’re doing aren’t you?

So aside from the typical resolutions that are really on everyone’s list — go to the gym, save money, what else do you have? Share them with me. Could be that your resolutions are things I need to do, need to improve on, or things I’ve never even considered. So I need to know. Here’s two for you 1) read one book a month 2) use your phone less. I read this post I wrote 2 years ago. It’s like I just slapped myself in the face. Maybe you need a good slapping too.

Anyways, happy new year to all of you! Wishing you the best in love, happiness and success – whatever you strive for in 2012. Thanks for reading, as always.  ♥

XO,

PS – Today’s also my BFF @chinsquared‘s birthday. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Love you lots. xo

1. Bijoux Heart Pression earrings, YSL bracelet, Jimmy Choo Koto metallic sandals
2. Alice + Olivia Talulah dress, Elie Saab clutch, Reed Krakoff Vermell cuff, Alex and Chloe earrings, Mark & James by Badgley Mischka sandals

I feel like there’s a lack of holiday parties this year. It’s probably because I have no friends. But that’s okay. I like being a loner. That’s why I have a blog — so I can talk to you all out there in cyber space and hope that someone will be nice enough to leave me a comment or something. Social interaction is very important for human development.

Anyways, since I don’t have any parties to go to, I decided to create virtual outfits for the virtual party I was invited to. It’s this really cool gala and I have a date. He’s tall, dark and handsome. Funny. Charming. Big muscles. And has a pet octopus. That was my inspiration for the first outfit. I think he’ll like it. As for the second one, it’s just kind of my style. Whoever said you can’t wear gold and silver together is old news. I also love ruffles and tulle. I imagine I’d feel like a virtual princess in it.

On a side note, I created these sets on Polyvore. Being the dumbass that I am, I accidentally deleted the set. Being also smart at the same time, I figured I could just recreate it. Unfortunately, I have bad luck and the dress in the first set is no where to be found. So no, I don’t know who it’s by. Waah.

Back to more important things, which dress should I wear? And can I come to your Christmas party? Thanks.

XO,

1. Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag
2. iPad white
3. Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph watch
4. House of Harlow 1960 Nelly pump
5. David Yurman 11mm Hematite Albion ring
6. Stella & Dot Pegasus
7. Tory Burch patent skinny cuff
8. Bird by Juicy Couture Sequined dress
9. Toms Shoes Pewter Sequin

If my boyfriend wasn’t so cheap and slightly more generous, or if I had a boyfriend at all, I might find a giant present wrapped in white and gold under the tree on Christmas morning. Filled with all of the above, of course.  Um, I’m worth it.

I actually had some trouble coming up with a list of things to wish for this year. Perhaps because I’m grown up now and have different priorities and stuff like just kidding. I have been eying that gorgeous Tag Heuer and David Yurman ring for too long though. But because I’m so grown up and mature, I’m not going to do anything about it. Can you? I’ve been so nice this year.

XO,

If I did all of my Christmas shopping at Sephora 1) my girlfriends (and some boys) would be very happy 2) I would spend 5 hours only in 1 store as opposed to 20 3) I would end up with a lot of good shit (for myself). In reality…. you probably could get a lot of holiday shopping done at Sephora. Have you seen all the holiday value sets and exclusives they have?? Ahh, I die. Here are some of my favorite sets and gifts for the season.

1. Korres Buttered Up set in Pomegranate. Includes lip butter and lip glaze. I got it, I used it, I kissed. Everyone. With my soft, supple, lips. Yeah.  Limited edition.
2. Urban Decay Naked Palette. This is it. THE universally flattering palatte featuring their most gorgeous colors, and their awesome eyeshadow primer as a bonus. They once had a 7 page waiting list for this. Now it’s mine. You can’t go wrong.
3. Philosophy Funnel Cake Stand. A yummy smelling, pretty looking, versatile set of shower gels that triple up as a body wash, shampoo and bubble bath.  Limited edition.
4. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb. A sweet floral awakening.
5. Clarisonic Skincare Brush. Sonicare cleaned your teeth. Now they want to clean your face. The brush moves 300+ per second, leaving you the cleanest, healthiest looking skin you’ve ever had. It’s like sex skin. You glow.
6. Paperself Eyelashes. Die cut falsies inspired by the art of Chinese paper-cutting. The newest concept on the market. Gorgeous.
7. Hello Kitty Noir Palette. 25 silky eyeshadows, 10 sweet lip glosses, and oh-so-cute. How can you say no to Kitty? Limited Edition.
8.  Nars Yorokobi Super Orgasm set. Kick it up a notch for the holidays with this gold-fleck infused peachy pink color for lips, cheeks and nails. Tis’ the season for flirting. Limited Edition.
9. Sephora by OPI. Sparkle and glimmer. Sugar Plum Fairies Gone Wild, Traffic Stopper, Don’t be Eggnogious, Be-Claus I said so.
10. Nails Inc. Magnetic Polish. Yes, magnetic particles in your polish can create 3D nail art… with the influence of a magnet. So revolutionary. So cool. So serious.

XO,

I know it’s a little bit late. I’m known for that. But in correspondence to a previous post I did asking ya’ll to guess what I’m going to be for Halloween, and then proceeding to force people to guess because nobunny would play my game, you can finally stop ripping out your hair from trying to figure out what we were. The answer lies below…

Marquee at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas

Get it? Please say yes.

For the few that did share their guesses with me, thanks for being good sports. There were some creative guesses. Except for the person who guessed that we were going to be um…semen, good try though.

This was the easiest and quickest costume I’ve ever made which is good because I’m starting to get lazier and lazier with costume making each year. Kinda happens with age, I suppose. We literally took one bag of spider web cotton, stretched it out and spray painted it. The key to making it look realistic though, lies in color choice. Picking the right color is difficult and requires true talent. Luckily, I had a color picking expert help me along the way.

By this time, if you’re still wondering so WTF are you? I’ve gotta say, I’m disappointed. I had high hopes for you and your intelligence. Just kidding. Aside from being awesome, we are also….

 cotton candy!

You’re welcome.

XO,