Warning: This post has a lot of selfies. Proceed with caution... One thing that I have absolutely no talent for: drawing the perfect eyebrows. Somedays I would draw it like I am one of the Angry Birds and somedays I would end up looking like Friday Kahlo. It doesn't help that I inherited my thin scattered eyebrows from my dad and besides my lack of luck in drawing eyebrows, I am also horrible with blades & tweezers. Then I heard everyone talking about Eyebrow Embroidery. I said, "Is this … [Read more...]
5 REASONS WHY I MAKE MY OWN FRUIT JUICE
The day I squeezed my own fruit juice marks the moment I realized that the stuff I normally bought from the supermarkets is lacking. Ironically, such juices contain tags indicating that they’re 100% natural with no preservatives, added sugar, flavor or color. Before I discovered the power of natural juice, the synthetic blends appeared to be healthy and a great choice. However, all concentrate juices inclusive of the ones purporting to be of the highest quality have undergone some processing … [Read more...]
HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE
You are outside. In an MRT perhaps. Look at your front. Look at your right and left. Count the many people who are looking down on their phone. I guarantee there is a bigger percentage of people on their phone than the people who are not. These days, people has been so attached with their phone that it is almost pathologically. Me included. Our phones became extension of our hands and never allowing it to leave our sight. Our intimacy with our phone is deeper than our relationship with our … [Read more...]
GETTING A HAIRCUT & DYE AT J’S SALON
A week before my birthday, I wanted to refresh my look. I wanted to have a fresher cut and lighter haircolor. There are so many salons to choose from in Singapore and it was very hard to choose. Then I got to discover of a salon that is inside a hotel. It was conveniently near my workplace so I headed to J's Salon on a rainy Monday morning. I was amazed to see how spacious the place is. It is found in Level 3 of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. I was greeted by two friendly staff and told them … [Read more...]
THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION: PLANNING A FUN FAMILY ROAD TRIP
Few vacations can bring a family together in the way that a road trip can. Even if your family is living abroad, you may find yourself craving some time on the road to explore and enjoy quality time together. But not all road trips are created equal, especially when you are engaged in international travel. Some of them are more successful and enjoyable than others. You can take some steps to help ensure that your road trip goes off without a hitch. A little bit of planning can go a long way … [Read more...]
BRAZILIAN WAXING AT PINK PARLOUR
In 2012, single and just a few months of living in Singapore, I decided out of whim to try out having a Brazilian Wax and see if I would like it & if I can tolerate the pain. For those who doesn't know what Brazilian wax, please go google it. I saw this cute girly place in Joo Chiat, Katong named Pink Parlour that has Brazilian waxing, other hair removal treatments, manicure & pedicure treatments and spray tanning services. So I booked my first Brazilian wax without any hesitation. On … [Read more...]