I have a new watch!

And it's pretty!

And free (work benefit)!

Retails at AUD$199

It's an analog bangle watch, stainless steel on the inside and leather on the outside.

Wanted a pure leather one and had a few in mind but my wrist started swelling up with rashes after trying on two :P

Now I know they're hardly the best watchmakers in town (the movement on this one is made in Japan), but I love Fossil watches.

The first watch I bought with my measly journo paycheck was also Fossil watch.

The butterflies blink on and off on this one. Still makes me happy when I look at it :)

And while my watches are far from being art pieces or winning accolades for their design or workmanship, they are, what I think, represents me.

I'm a fairly simple girl, with fairly simple needs.

I don't crave brands, I don't own a lot of things.

Most of the jewellery I own, Moobs bought for me over anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas and 'just because' days.

I don't wear make-up (except for the occasional concealer to cover up zits) or perfume except for a chocolate scented spray from The Body Shop (I've received plenty as gifts but I give them to my mom).

As of now, I own five pairs of shoes - two sneakers, a pair of runners, a pair of sandals and a pair of red Mary Jane pumps that I never wear.

My mom has more clothes than me.

During my first (and last) pampering session just a few months ago, I was horrified that I had to take off ALL my clothes for my massage.

Writers are supposed to be progressive people; people who've experienced everything, been everywhere, and know that you have to take off your underwear for a massage.

Is it wrong to not want these things? I feel like such a village girl with my contentment sometimes.

Damn my Chinese upbringing.