China Trip (December 2009)

Just got back from a long trip to Xiamen, China. Went back to my ancestor's hometown in DeHua as well. The place is so village-like which is not a place I would ever long to stay in. I'm glad my grandfather actually chose to migrate to Malaysia =P

View from my hotel room...











Picture of me..

























The place that we went just to check out the waterfall but the journey was awful due to the never ending winding road.. I ended up crying and vomitting so did not joined the rest up the mountain =.="

This is what the Chinese do during their past time..

Do you recall receiving emails on how the Chinese people translates Chinese into English and finding it so hilarious? I found one!

Bamboo Shoots

Mr. Right

When do you know that a person is your Mr. Right? Does your Mr. Right has to share similar interests as you? Or can have a totally different personality?

I am a person that loves outdoor sports but he prefers indoor sports. I love parties that can go all night long but he prefers to have a silent night. I love travelling around the world exploring the other side of the world but he thinks that travelling is boring and tiring. So does that mean that he is not my Mr. Right?

It was said that when you love someone you should love how they are and not make them change into someone that you love. Although he hates travelling but he is willing to be beside me when I'm exploring the world. Although he hates outdoor sports but he takes the initiatives once in a hundred times to try to like it. Although he hates partying but he never stopped me from doing what I like. Is this the act of love?

I once asked him, "If I am sick and unable to get up are you willing to be there to take care of me for life?" He answered without hesitation, "Yes, I will always be there for you." Isn't this the answer that every girl will long for?

I think I need not hesitate no more for I have found my Mr. Right...

Party Themes

Want a party theme that will give you some awesome pictures that you can dig out to laugh at over and over again? Try these:

Hollywood - an icon of some hollywood star. You could be sexy or weird.

Tales of the Arabian nights - leas the way Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, don't forget the magic lamp and flying carpet.

Musicals or cabaret - preferably held at a private venue.

Flintstones chic - caveman wear.

In those days - make a specific decade into a focus. 60s - mod look, 70s - woodstock, geometric patterns, bell-bottoms, 80s - leg warmers, t-shirt and high-waisted jeans, bright coloured eyeshadow.

Day glo - get your guests to put on clothes with reflective artwork and past some glow-in-the-dark stickers on themselves, you'll have lot sof glowing fun in the dim setting.

DIY Masks

Do you know that masks only takes 10 minutes but it gives you almost a 100% facial cure? If you do not have a mask at home and desperately needing a facial pamper, try the following DIY mask ingredients. Just grab for these ingredients in your home kitchen BUT make sure you do a patch test to avoid possible allergic reactions.

PEACH - great for soothing irritated skin. Mash up 1 ripe peach and mix it with 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda. Apply and leave for 10-15 minutes then wipe and rinse it off.

AVOCADO - a nice hydrating treat for days when your skin feels dry. Mash up 1/2 a cup of avocado with a 1/4 cup of honey with a forn and apply on face for about 15-20 minutes before rinsing off.

BANANA - for skin that is smooth and soft to the touch, blend a banana with 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply on face, leave on for 15 minutes then rinse off.

EGG WHITE - mattify and tighten your skin with a light layer of egg white over your skin. Rinse off after 15 minutes.

Enjoy your pampering session...

Skincare Myths

Was reading Cleo and found these skincare myths that I have to share with the world as I have always believed in them as well. But here comes the blockbusters team to the rescue - capture the evils and free the good.

Myth 1: The more times in a day you use an acne cleanser, the more effective it is.

Blockbuster: If the product you use contains active ingredients such as retinol, AHAs, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or vitamic C, then it's best to follow the less-is-more principle. Applied in excess, these potent ingredients can irritate your skin instead of treating it.

Myth 2: Layering SPF equals higher levels of sun protection.

Blockbuster: Wearing a SPF 50 on top of a SPF 10 won't give you a total of SPF 60. You will only be protected up to the highest SPF you've layered on, so don't be fooled.

Myth 3: If you haven't opened it yet, it's still safe to use skincare from 2007.

Blockbuster: In general, preservatives stay stable for one yaer. After this, the product becomes susceptible to bacteria. Also, active ingredients do breakdown over time and become ineffective.

Dubai in Crisis

Global financial crisis began on Wednesday when Dubai World, the developer of the three palm shaped islands, burdened with $59 billion in liabilities was requested to defer their debt by the government. This feared banks all around the world who invested on Dubai companies. Stock market plunged and workforce which composed mainly of expatriate employees fear the possible restructuring, layoffs and job losses.

Dubai which has an ultra-modern image with the luxury hotels, resorts and buildings have to be now put in cold web. Companies are holding back construction projects and foreign workers' passports until the economy stabilises. This leaves many with no money for food and shelter which triggers the thought of fleeing the country. However, there are news that the United Arab Emirates central bank is here for the rescue so the economy should be able to overcome the crisis in a short period of time.

We shall see by then...

Fell Sick...

How often do you fall sick in a year? The last time I fell sick was maybe 2 years ago. The last time I had fever? Non-existence!

Last weekend we had a small birthday celebration for KH at this Shabu-Shabu Japanese Style Steamboat Buffet at Bandar Puteri Puchong. The uncooked food are placed on bowls and travels around on the track like a train. It's really cool! There are numerous food choices from scallop cake, fish balls, pork balls, lobster balls, ham dumpling, fish dumpling, vegetables, etc. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone out there! Dial this number 03-8063 5796 if you are planning to head there and have fun! =P

So what does that have to do with me being sick? Do you know that steamboat is heaty? Ya, I just knew that as well. The night after I had my yummy steamboat I'm caught with sore throat. Ouch! It's killing meeeeee~~~ I can't sleep well with it, I can't eat well, I can't do anything without feeling the pain in my throat!

Do you know any remedy for sore throat? My friend recommended one that is out of the ordinary but I actually listened to him and tried it anyhow. So what is it? Just get one lemon and squeeze the juice into a glass of hot boiling water. Then slowly sip it until you sweat and doze off into lalaland. Haha! Did it work for me? Erm.. maybe 50% so I will try it again tommorrow and let you guys know if this method actually works.

Okay, I shall take my rest now..