I am growing fat!

I know my weight has beeen increasing steadily. I thought by keeping myself busy with work, I could keep my weight under control. I tried to brisk walk in the big office to shed any unnecessary fats. I tried to delay my meal during lunch and eat mainly vegetables.

But all these have failed!

Today, after a heavy lunch at Mushroom Pot at OG Plaza, we went to shop for some clothes. Yes, the Mushroom Pot has its 1 to 1 offer and it is really too good to miss. D suggested to have a lunch there and all together, we have ten members of family, eating at a big round table to enjoy our lunch.

By the end of the lunch, I was such full that I simply wanted to find a place to hibernate instead of walking to Isetan to look for my clothes. Nevertheless, I pressed on and walked all the way from OG Plaza to Isetan located near ION Orchard.

I desperately need some presentable blouses. My blouses are becoming old after several washing and I need to look presentable when I conduct a course or give a presentation. I need to go for size L instead of the usual size M. This is one of the signs that I hate - putting on weight!

I want to look for a dress meant for the official dinner to be held around middle of this month. This is the first official dinner for this year and I really look forward to attend because of the delicious buffet spread offered by the host. J picked a dress and I asked the cheerful salesgirl if there was a size L for this dress. The salesgirl looked at my waist and then the dress. She suggested me to take size XL. Ok, another sign that I hate but nevertheless, I took her advice and walked straight to the fitting room to try this dress of size XL.

OMG, after putting on this beautiful dress, I looked like a rice dumpling, so tight fitting that the dress seemed to burst any moment!

I dont know whether to laugh or cry seeing myself in the full length mirror.

No more beautiful dresses for me. I tried some loose tighting blouses and they looked ok on me (look, it is not I look ok with them!) I asked the salesgirl to get other colours but of the same design for me. Without even trying, I headed to the cashier, paid and left Isetan in a hurry. I simply do not want to embarrass myself any further.

Well, at least now I have 4 new blouses in my wardrobe after parting $160 from my wallet.