It’s a new year so let’s see what I’ve achieved throughout my cheesy existence in the past year.

1. Getting a dog
Cheddie is the best shopping item of the year. And it was the best investment I’ve ever made. She’s my muse, she is my source of long-term happiness. She keeps me happier than any amount of retail therapy. And she’s anorexic so that saves me a lot on kibbles.

2. Perming my hair
After 6 straight years (pun?) of the same, boring, long hair. I was never adventurous when it comes to hair. The courage I summoned for such a change is tantamount to that of eating a can of green curry crocodile meat. Guess what? I just went for my third perm today (for free! Either the stylist missed me like crazy or they needed a lab rat for their new products)! And I look like a freaking cocker spaniel now. But I’ve come to a decision that my hair is eternally curl-proof. No matter how much thinning and trimming, it remains stubbornly straight. read more