Blogging and social media has evolved into a fast growing community with huge potential. In this day and age, internet celebrities are becoming more and more common. Twitter and Facebook is now no longer brushed aside as a marketing tool. In fact, I personally feel that it's a rather powerful tool because (1) there is a vast amount of users on both networks and (2) it lets you communicate with your customers/clients in a more personal way too.
Recently I had the opportunity to meet some of the top people in the Borneo blogging scene at the B2.0 Preview Dinner at The Roof Restaurant, Imperial International Hotel here.
So what's B2.0 all about anyways? Here's a snippet I snapped from their website. Click on the image to check out their site.
The B2.0 event was organized by Borneo Colours with the support of Sabahan Bloggers, Sarawak Bloggers and Beleter Community. There were a selection of speakers lined up for the event covering topics from Blog Monetization to Managing Your Personal Brand to Start Ups Challenges & Opportunities. For more info on the event, do click on the image above.
Unfortunately due to work (it was held on a Friday), I was unable to take part in the actual event. And it was an event I was really looking forward to attending. Nevertheless, I was able to go to the Preview Dinner and meet (and see) some of the speakers as well as catch up with old friends.
For more photos from the preview dinner, do check out the official B2.0 website here.
I am generally a pretty shy person who at time feel awkward in public (it's been awhile since my socially apt days) but I did get the opportunity to talk to Azrul Rahim and Addy Kho. Not that I said much or that it had much relevance to the dinner or the event. I admit, I'm pretty bad at conversation topics and I really should work on that. In fact, when Azrul asked me what nice places or activities to do here if they had just one day to explore, my mind went completely blank. I know that Sabah is a place where people go for it's nature (i.e. climb Mt Kinabalu, dive at Sipadan, see Orang Utans in Sepilok, embrace the tropical jungles in Maliau Basin, research the ecosystem in Danum Valley, check out the first Survivor site at Pulau Tiga, white water rafting at Padas River, etc.), enjoy basking in the sun at our resorts and islands or go shopping at the Filipino Market downtown. As for more casual activities, there's paint ball, island escapades (day trips), the Lok Kawi zoo, picnics, futsol, wall climbing, and things like that. So yes, I sat dumbfounded and practically speechless. *facepalm*
But all in all I had a great time and hope to see this event returning to our shores soon.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Backlogs: Halloween 2010 with Boutique Cupcakes
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Since I've been away from my blog for a little too long, I figured I'd start posting some backlogs to share with you stuff that has been happening so far that I've been fortunate enough to be apart of. Let's start this backlog series with the Halloween party at the Boutique Cupcakes store at Lintas Station:
It was a cozy affair with good company, tons of free cupcakes in the classic chocolate and vanilla flavors (they had carrot cupcakes too!) with cute Halloween inspired fondant designs and savoury snacks to boot:
Boutique Cupcakes
No. 45 & 46, Ground Floor, Lintas Station, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
(Click the image above to be transported to their blog)
It was a cozy affair with good company, tons of free cupcakes in the classic chocolate and vanilla flavors (they had carrot cupcakes too!) with cute Halloween inspired fondant designs and savoury snacks to boot:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Names Influence Who You Are?
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A lot of people scour the web and baby books to find suitable and meaningful names for their newborns. Does it really make a difference whether your child's name means beautiful, honest, wise, and so on and so forth? Do names actually play a part to determine or rather influence who you are? Your personality, the way you view the world? Or is it a matter of nature vs nurture?
Personally, I have no idea. But from observation, I have noticed some similar traits in people with the same names (which unfortunately examples elude me at the moment).
Many many years ago (when I was in secondary school), I was acquainted to a website introducing the Kabalarian Philosphy which studies first names since 1930 and for a fee, provides you with an analysis report of your name based on the research they've done. I am not endorsing the accuracy of this website or this method or philosophy but it's always fun to explore.
So here's what they say about my first name:
There is also a free standard name report service that provides evaluation of your first name, last name, the combination of both names and birth date analysis (purpose of life and inner potential). But for that you will have to fill up another form and they will email the results to you. I personally have never tried this service despite it being labelled as "free". With all the marketing gimmicks implemented on the internet these days, even free means "it's free if..." and you start getting spam in your inboxes (no bueno).
Personally, I see some truth in their brief analysis of my first name above. But I wouldn't be too sucked into the whole concept though. It's interesting that there even is a study of names since a lot of names were given because they sounded nice/beautiful, from an ancestor, trendy, religious... and the reasons go on. More often than not, the decision to name a child isn't scientific.
Have you tried the website to check your name? How close were they to your personality?
For those who know me in person, how true do you find the above description to be of me?
Personally, I have no idea. But from observation, I have noticed some similar traits in people with the same names (which unfortunately examples elude me at the moment).
Many many years ago (when I was in secondary school), I was acquainted to a website introducing the Kabalarian Philosphy which studies first names since 1930 and for a fee, provides you with an analysis report of your name based on the research they've done. I am not endorsing the accuracy of this website or this method or philosophy but it's always fun to explore.
So here's what they say about my first name:
- You have a great love of nature and the out-of-doors.
- All the finer things of life and beauties of nature are an inspiration to you and you are attracted to the mysteries of nature.
- Difficulty in expression results in your being too positive, blunt, and candid in speech and although you are easily offended by others, you do not show it.
- You crave affection and understanding, but rarely find it as others do not understand you and accuse you of being cool and aloof.
- The average person would never realize the true depth of your nature.
- Although first name creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it causes a blunt expression that alienates others.
- This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the lungs, heart, bronchial area, and tension or accidents to the head.
There is also a free standard name report service that provides evaluation of your first name, last name, the combination of both names and birth date analysis (purpose of life and inner potential). But for that you will have to fill up another form and they will email the results to you. I personally have never tried this service despite it being labelled as "free". With all the marketing gimmicks implemented on the internet these days, even free means "it's free if..." and you start getting spam in your inboxes (no bueno).
Personally, I see some truth in their brief analysis of my first name above. But I wouldn't be too sucked into the whole concept though. It's interesting that there even is a study of names since a lot of names were given because they sounded nice/beautiful, from an ancestor, trendy, religious... and the reasons go on. More often than not, the decision to name a child isn't scientific.
Have you tried the website to check your name? How close were they to your personality?
For those who know me in person, how true do you find the above description to be of me?
Monday, November 15, 2010
One Step At A Time
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These days my time has been filled with work, home and gym. Of course I try to make time for friends as well and was glad that I got to do that last weekend.
I'm still in the process of reorganizing my room and it has been taking longer than I'd planned. I've bought the new pieces except for one big piece and am just excited to start putting everything together and be done with it. Haha. Hopefully I'll get everything done by month's end.
Work has been draining me still and no longer fun for me as it used to be. I believe that you should love your job. When you no longer do, it's time to move on and take on other challenges. I really wish that my mum was here for me to talk to her about my concerns. I could definitely use her wisdom and advise right about now.
OK. I'm kinda getting off track here. Anyways, I've started another blog that follows my thoughts and experiences while losing weight, being healthier and improving my fitness. I'll also be talking about other related topics there based on my own experience, observation and literary research. If you'd like to read more, you can check it out here. I've also put a link up top so you can easily click on the image to head over to that blog.
Need to get me some food now. So, til next post!
I'm still in the process of reorganizing my room and it has been taking longer than I'd planned. I've bought the new pieces except for one big piece and am just excited to start putting everything together and be done with it. Haha. Hopefully I'll get everything done by month's end.
Work has been draining me still and no longer fun for me as it used to be. I believe that you should love your job. When you no longer do, it's time to move on and take on other challenges. I really wish that my mum was here for me to talk to her about my concerns. I could definitely use her wisdom and advise right about now.
OK. I'm kinda getting off track here. Anyways, I've started another blog that follows my thoughts and experiences while losing weight, being healthier and improving my fitness. I'll also be talking about other related topics there based on my own experience, observation and literary research. If you'd like to read more, you can check it out here. I've also put a link up top so you can easily click on the image to head over to that blog.
Need to get me some food now. So, til next post!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
30 Day Challenge... Can I Cope? (Post #9)
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7:18 PM
This was a pretty ambitious and rather tall order to fulfill and I'm beginning to find it to be quite a chore to be honest. So, here's what I'm going to do. Instead of a 30 Day Challenge, I'm just gonna look at it as a 30 Post Challenge and it will come along in order but not on a daily basis.
I've been quite overwhelmed lately with everything going on. And I will have to take this at a slower pace than is entailed by this challenge.
For the 9th Post: A photo I took...
I'm not really sure what bird this is but if anyone of you out there knows, drop me a comment and let me know. This was taken quite recently at Pacific Sutera during my BFF's pre-wedding photoshoot. The poor bird supposedly had broken its wings and couldn't fly off. You could seriously get super upclose and the bird won't budge. And the colors were so vibrant.
For the 10th Post, I'll have to go digging in the family photo album or something to share. Til then (and posts in between).
Here are a few updates:
I've been quite overwhelmed lately with everything going on. And I will have to take this at a slower pace than is entailed by this challenge.
For the 9th Post: A photo I took...
I'm not really sure what bird this is but if anyone of you out there knows, drop me a comment and let me know. This was taken quite recently at Pacific Sutera during my BFF's pre-wedding photoshoot. The poor bird supposedly had broken its wings and couldn't fly off. You could seriously get super upclose and the bird won't budge. And the colors were so vibrant.
For the 10th Post, I'll have to go digging in the family photo album or something to share. Til then (and posts in between).
Here are a few updates:
- My online boutique which launched some time in February this year will be closing its doors very soon. I'll be having a clearance sale very very soon when I get the chance to sort through everything. At present I'm unable to make the boutique as I'd want it to be and I'm not much for half-hearted ventures. I had a blast with the boutique and thank everyone for the experience.
- Since I've started embarking on improving my fitness level (and losing weight in the process), I'm going to finally come through with my fitness and weight loss blog. That will be up soon. I feel it might help as motivation as well as a means to track my progress and hopefully inspire some of you to increase your fitness as well as be healthy. I'll also be posting some things about weight loss supplements and slimming centres and share some of my experiences with you.
- My beauty blog 30 Day Challenge will also be following in the footsteps of this challenge.
- I've been posting a bunch of reviews on my Luuux website (link here) which you can go and check out. So far there's been a bunch of elf product reviews there which I'll be listing on my beauty blog soon.
So that's all for now.
Much luv,
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Day 8: A Photo That Makes You Angry/Sad
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For Day 8, I'm supposed to share a photo that evokes anger and/or sadness for me. For me, I don't generally have a photo that gives me that effect. But looking at a photo of my mummy for instance when she was happy regardless if she was already sick or not makes me (wanna) cry because I just miss her so and I do feel sad that I can't spend time with her anymore like I used to.
Other types of photos that makes me sad are photos of abuse. It just freaks me out. Seriously.
What kind of photos make you feel angry or sad (or both)?
Other types of photos that makes me sad are photos of abuse. It just freaks me out. Seriously.
What kind of photos make you feel angry or sad (or both)?
Day 7: A Photo That Makes You Happy
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This is a bit tough since I don't really know which photo makes me happy. But anything with my baby brother definitely puts a smile on my face. I can't really describe it. Haha. Imagine me lost for words. This might be the shortest post in the history of my blog and I'm contemplating actually putting a photo here with good reason.
A more general type of photo that makes me happy will have to be a photo with 2 people completely and madly in love with each other, they needn't say a word to prove anything because their skin glows and their eyes sparkle. It's kinda cliche but yes, if you look closely, you may just catch that glimmer. It just makes you remember all the beautiful things in the world.
P/S: Would you believe that this is my 100th post for this blog? So happy. Thanks to everyone who've supported me here.
Love.
A more general type of photo that makes me happy will have to be a photo with 2 people completely and madly in love with each other, they needn't say a word to prove anything because their skin glows and their eyes sparkle. It's kinda cliche but yes, if you look closely, you may just catch that glimmer. It just makes you remember all the beautiful things in the world.
P/S: Would you believe that this is my 100th post for this blog? So happy. Thanks to everyone who've supported me here.
Love.
Day 6: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
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So Day 6's challenge is to blog about anything I feel like blogging about -- in other words freestyle blogging. There are gonna be a few of these posts coming up (Day 12, 18, 24, 30) and I'll get to them accordingly.
Now I'm going to be talking about something that has just caught my attention and that's this really cool online photo editor called "Picnik":
Since Blogger saves it's images on PicasaWeb, I was clicking around and as I clicked on the "Edit" button on the somewhat top right corner above the images, a new window (within the site) emerged and up came Picnik.
So what exactly can you do with Picnik? Here's an idea:
You can also download the editor as a plug-in or add on to your browser (click here for a list of supported browsers).
More fun stuff you can do with Picnik:
If you haven't tried this out yet, definitely give it a shot. You can use the editor on photos from a host of websites (PicasaWeb, flikr, facebook, photobucket, myspace, webshots and web) as well as your computer. And guess what? This service is free, no registration required! (Of course if you like, you can opt for the Premium account at $24.95/year)
Now I'm going to be talking about something that has just caught my attention and that's this really cool online photo editor called "Picnik":
Since Blogger saves it's images on PicasaWeb, I was clicking around and as I clicked on the "Edit" button on the somewhat top right corner above the images, a new window (within the site) emerged and up came Picnik.
So what exactly can you do with Picnik? Here's an idea:
Click on the images above to enlarge
(Hold down the "Ctrl" or "Command" key to open in new tab)
You can also download the editor as a plug-in or add on to your browser (click here for a list of supported browsers).
More fun stuff you can do with Picnik:
If you haven't tried this out yet, definitely give it a shot. You can use the editor on photos from a host of websites (PicasaWeb, flikr, facebook, photobucket, myspace, webshots and web) as well as your computer. And guess what? This service is free, no registration required! (Of course if you like, you can opt for the Premium account at $24.95/year)
Day 5: Your Favorite Quote
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Okies. For my Day 5 post, I'm supposed to write about my favorite quote. This will require some extra thinking since off the top of my head I can't really recall any particular quote deemed a favorite of mine. I know usually when I do hear or read it it'll totally hit me to be a quote that I love. Let's see.
I've lived by this quote for the longest time. I believe that if you don't like other people to do something to you or to act a certain way towards you, then you should keep in mind to not do those things or act that way towards other people as well. It's a very simple concept but is very very important to practice in my opinion.
Another one that I've come to believe and have been proven true time and time again is that everything happens for a reason and usually when you're faced with a sad event, adversity, problems and generally depressing things, when you feel like your world has gone gloomy and you can't ever imagine the days will get better and everything will be OK, just keep pushing through and something good will await. In a way it's saying don't give up hope and faith and just keep at it.
So yea, those are my I suppose top 2 quotes that I live by. What's yours?
I've lived by this quote for the longest time. I believe that if you don't like other people to do something to you or to act a certain way towards you, then you should keep in mind to not do those things or act that way towards other people as well. It's a very simple concept but is very very important to practice in my opinion.
Another one that I've come to believe and have been proven true time and time again is that everything happens for a reason and usually when you're faced with a sad event, adversity, problems and generally depressing things, when you feel like your world has gone gloomy and you can't ever imagine the days will get better and everything will be OK, just keep pushing through and something good will await. In a way it's saying don't give up hope and faith and just keep at it.
So yea, those are my I suppose top 2 quotes that I live by. What's yours?
Monday, November 8, 2010
Day 4: Your Favorite Book
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So the Day 4 topic was my fave book. Wow. Honestly. I haven't read a lot of books lately to even be able to have a fave. Nonetheless, for this challenge, I'll share a few of the books that I'm loving:
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual by Bobbi Brown (RM127.81 from Kinokuniya)
I absolutely love this book. I think if you're starting out with make up and want to learn tips and tricks and improve your make up application skills as well as the types of products to use for your skin (and others), then this is a must have book. I have a couple other Bobbi Brown books that I've recently purchased but have not had a chance to fully appreciate the contents yet. I love Bobbi for her simplicity and her philosophy of bringing out the beauty inside a person without having to hide the person under a ton of make up. Her style is very laid back yet concise.
Generation T by Megan Nicolay ($10.37 from Amazon.com)
I'd originally read this book when my mum picked it out for me at the library while we were browsing for books to borrow (actually she was browsing, I was the person who carried the books). I loved it! There were just so many ideas to transform a regular T-shirt and I just had to get my own copy. It totally introduced my to the T-shirt reconstruction community on LiveJournal (I'm not a member, just a viewer) and to an awesome fashion student (then Biology student) called NinjaToshiba (now known as ricesushi02). There's a sequel to the book with more projects but I think I still like the first one.
The Right Moves by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger (RM62.65 from Just 4 You)
This book I've had for 10 years (bought on 6 November 2000). I was having terrible self-image and body issues when I was in school (and am still struggling with now) and this book is simply amazing. I totally recommend this to everyone whether you're a teen or a young adult (heck, or a full blown adult). It's divided into 3 main sections addressing mental preparation/positive mindsets and motivation, food and working out. It helped me a whole lot during that time and it's a book I need to get back to now to remind me about feeling good about myself. This is definitely one of the best books I've read so far.
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual by Bobbi Brown (RM127.81 from Kinokuniya)
I absolutely love this book. I think if you're starting out with make up and want to learn tips and tricks and improve your make up application skills as well as the types of products to use for your skin (and others), then this is a must have book. I have a couple other Bobbi Brown books that I've recently purchased but have not had a chance to fully appreciate the contents yet. I love Bobbi for her simplicity and her philosophy of bringing out the beauty inside a person without having to hide the person under a ton of make up. Her style is very laid back yet concise.
Generation T by Megan Nicolay ($10.37 from Amazon.com)
I'd originally read this book when my mum picked it out for me at the library while we were browsing for books to borrow (actually she was browsing, I was the person who carried the books). I loved it! There were just so many ideas to transform a regular T-shirt and I just had to get my own copy. It totally introduced my to the T-shirt reconstruction community on LiveJournal (I'm not a member, just a viewer) and to an awesome fashion student (then Biology student) called NinjaToshiba (now known as ricesushi02). There's a sequel to the book with more projects but I think I still like the first one.
The Right Moves by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger (RM62.65 from Just 4 You)
This book I've had for 10 years (bought on 6 November 2000). I was having terrible self-image and body issues when I was in school (and am still struggling with now) and this book is simply amazing. I totally recommend this to everyone whether you're a teen or a young adult (heck, or a full blown adult). It's divided into 3 main sections addressing mental preparation/positive mindsets and motivation, food and working out. It helped me a whole lot during that time and it's a book I need to get back to now to remind me about feeling good about myself. This is definitely one of the best books I've read so far.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Day 3: Your Favorite Television Program
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I have a whole lot of fave TV shows and I'll list a few here for today's topic:
Bones
- Photo from Don't Call Me Bones! -
Glee
- Photo from Season 8 -
Ghost Whisperer
- Photo from DVD Collects -
Criminal Minds
- Photo from Watch Criminal Minds Online -
Day 2: Your Favorite Movie
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I know I said I was gonna post Day 2 late yesterday but I was so exhausted from training and other stuff it just didn't happen. So it looks like today will be Day 2 after all and this challenge should end on Dec 1st.
Anyways, to the post of the day: My favorite movie...
The movie was the modern interpretation of the movie "Dangerous Liaisons" and featured younger talent. The movie is a classic for me. Love it.
Again, I can't really say that this movie is my only fave because it isn't. I love watching movies and a lot has impacted me one way or another. A few other movies that I've recently love:
Anyways, to the post of the day: My favorite movie...
Cruel Intentions
- Photo from Similar Movies -
The movie was the modern interpretation of the movie "Dangerous Liaisons" and featured younger talent. The movie is a classic for me. Love it.
Again, I can't really say that this movie is my only fave because it isn't. I love watching movies and a lot has impacted me one way or another. A few other movies that I've recently love:
- How To Train A (Your?) Dragon
- The Expendables
- Inception
- The Backup Plan
- Twilight Saga
- Harry Potter
And believe me, the list goes on and on. *smiles*
See you again tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Day 1: Your Favorite Song
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Some time in July I had put up a post on the 30 Day Challenge (Click here for the post) and since it's November I thought what better time to do it than on a 30-day month? OK, I admit I'd actually forgotten all about the challenge until recently while browsing Luuux.
The song title translated means "When I Fall In Love" and is a beautiful and sweet song about the feeling of falling in love. Here's the lyrics to the song from elyricsworld.com:
So here's my first entry for the challenge:
Enrique Iglesias & Juan Luis Guerra
"Cuando Me Enamoro"
- Video from EnriqueIglesiasVEVO YouTube channel-
The song title translated means "When I Fall In Love" and is a beautiful and sweet song about the feeling of falling in love. Here's the lyrics to the song from elyricsworld.com:
Ohh, oh, ooh, ooohI wouldn't say this is my fave song of all time but this is my most current favorite song. I heard it in a taxi on the way to the airport while I was in KL recently and absolutely fell in love with the song. Honestly, I love so many songs I can't even decide which are my favorites for sure.
Si pudiera bajarte una estrella del cielo
lo haria sin pensarlo dos veces
porque te quiero, ay
y hasta un lucero
Y si tuviera el naufragio de un sentimiento
seria un velero en la isla
de tus deseos, de tus deseos
Pero por dentro entiende que no puedo
y aveces me piedro...
Cuando me enamoro aveces desespero,
cuando me enamoro,
cuando menos me lo espero, me enamoro
se detiene el tiempo, me viene el alma
al cuerpo, sonrio, cuando me enamoro
(Ohh, oh, ooh, oooh)
Si la luna seria tu premio,
yo juraria hacer cualquier cosa,
por ser su dueño, ay, por ser tu dueño
Si en tus sueños escuchas el llanto
de mis lamentos,
en tus sueños no sigas dormida,
que es verdadero, ay,
no es un sueño, no
Y me alegro que aveces al final
no encuentres un momento, ooh no...
Cuando me enamoro aveces desespero,
cuando me enamoro,
cuando menos me lo espero, me enamoro
se detiene el tiempo, me viene el alma
al cuerpo, sonrio, cuando me enamoro
Cuando me enamoro aveces desespero,
cuando me enamoro,
cuando menos me lo espero, me enamoro
se detiene el tiempo, me viene el alma
al cuerpo, al cuerpo, sonrio,
sonrïo, cuando me enamoro.
Friday, October 29, 2010
For Fun: Shopping Tag
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So I was browsing through Luuux.com and I stumbled upon this tag and thought it would be fun to post here since I haven't been very good with posting on my blog of late. Enjoy!
1. What is your favorite way to shop? Online or in the actual store?
I think that shopping in an actual store has it's benefits and if it's clothes, it's great to be able to try them out first and see yourself in it physically before you make a purchase and if it's cosmetics, you get to swatch the product and see how it looks on your skin and feel the texture before buying. Plus you get to bring home your purchase immediately. But I won't cancel out online shopping either cos for one thing it's quite convenient especially if that something that I want to buy isn't available locally or isn't readily available. But then again, it's nice (although sometimes frustrating) to come home to a newly arrived package. :)
2. What is your favorite store?
I love shopping in general I don't even have a fave store. But if you're talking about stores that I frequent then I'd have a list. I buy stuff from so many stores for specific items.
3. What store do you buy the most things from?
Haha. Watsons.
4. What is your favorite thing to shop for?
Make up and toiletries. And gadget but I'm trying to cut down on that cos it's super pricey.
5. Do you usually pay with cash, credit, check or debit?
Cash or credit. Only sometimes I'll use debit when the facility is available. I never shop with a check since I don't think there are any stores that accept check payment. Haha.
6. Are you addicted to shopping?
I definitely am and it does tend to escalate. I am trying to channel my addiction elsewhere though.
7. Are you in major debt because of shopping?
Fortunately no.
8. How often do you go to the mall?
Since I started working, not to often. I used to spend a whole lot of my time at the mall while I was studying. Malls give me such a calming feeling. I feel so at peace when I'm in a mall.
9. What is the last thing you bought?
Foundation I think. Wanted to try the Revlon Colorstay one.
10. What store was it from?
Guardian.
11. Who is your favorite person to shop for?
Besides myself, I love buying stuff for family and close friends. I usually don't plan on buying but it's more of whichever feels like it suits the person.
12. Would you ever buy clothes at walmart?
I prolly would if they had Walmart here. Although I think I'd prefer Target better if they had it here.
13. Do you own a pair of shoes that cost more than 200 dollars?
Nope. The most expensive ones that I bought costs below RM200.
14. Do you ever use coupons?
If available I do try to use vouchers but coupon clipping is extremely uncommon here.
15. Do you buy most of your clothes on clearance?
I wouldn't say most but usually I buy them at either discounted or bargain prices.
16. Have you ever shopped till you dropped?
The stores usually close well before I dropped.
17. Do you ever try things on at the store?
I didn't use to when I was a much smaller size. Now I have to just to make sure the clothes fit me in terms of size and flow.
18. Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?
Haha. Myself. Usually when I bring friends to shop, they end up buying stuff and I always ended up not getting all the things I set out to buy. Haha.
19. Do you choose paper or plastic?
Honestly, plastic. Paper just wont hold up for me. Anyways, most plastic used in stores today are bio-degradable and disintegrate with heat. Of course now you could always bring along fabric totes. :)
20. Do you use a basket, cart, or nothing?
Depends on what I'm buying.
21. When you check out, is the total always more or less than you thought?
More. Haha. Sometimes it's less if I didn't know there's a discount.
22. Are you an impulse shopper?
Sometimes I can be but it's great that flea markets and bazaars are really coming up here. It helps. And I have younger brothers so some of the stuff goes to them.
23. Do you always buy the candy that they sell next to the registers?
No. I'd get mints but that's just cos I've finished the pack I always like to have in my purse.
24. If you had to pick one thing, shopping or chocolate, which one would you pick?
Shopping. Are you serious? There's no contest.
Feel free to copy and paste the questions above if you feel like doing this tag. *smiles*
1. What is your favorite way to shop? Online or in the actual store?
I think that shopping in an actual store has it's benefits and if it's clothes, it's great to be able to try them out first and see yourself in it physically before you make a purchase and if it's cosmetics, you get to swatch the product and see how it looks on your skin and feel the texture before buying. Plus you get to bring home your purchase immediately. But I won't cancel out online shopping either cos for one thing it's quite convenient especially if that something that I want to buy isn't available locally or isn't readily available. But then again, it's nice (although sometimes frustrating) to come home to a newly arrived package. :)
2. What is your favorite store?
I love shopping in general I don't even have a fave store. But if you're talking about stores that I frequent then I'd have a list. I buy stuff from so many stores for specific items.
3. What store do you buy the most things from?
Haha. Watsons.
4. What is your favorite thing to shop for?
Make up and toiletries. And gadget but I'm trying to cut down on that cos it's super pricey.
5. Do you usually pay with cash, credit, check or debit?
Cash or credit. Only sometimes I'll use debit when the facility is available. I never shop with a check since I don't think there are any stores that accept check payment. Haha.
6. Are you addicted to shopping?
I definitely am and it does tend to escalate. I am trying to channel my addiction elsewhere though.
7. Are you in major debt because of shopping?
Fortunately no.
8. How often do you go to the mall?
Since I started working, not to often. I used to spend a whole lot of my time at the mall while I was studying. Malls give me such a calming feeling. I feel so at peace when I'm in a mall.
9. What is the last thing you bought?
Foundation I think. Wanted to try the Revlon Colorstay one.
10. What store was it from?
Guardian.
11. Who is your favorite person to shop for?
Besides myself, I love buying stuff for family and close friends. I usually don't plan on buying but it's more of whichever feels like it suits the person.
12. Would you ever buy clothes at walmart?
I prolly would if they had Walmart here. Although I think I'd prefer Target better if they had it here.
13. Do you own a pair of shoes that cost more than 200 dollars?
Nope. The most expensive ones that I bought costs below RM200.
14. Do you ever use coupons?
If available I do try to use vouchers but coupon clipping is extremely uncommon here.
15. Do you buy most of your clothes on clearance?
I wouldn't say most but usually I buy them at either discounted or bargain prices.
16. Have you ever shopped till you dropped?
The stores usually close well before I dropped.
17. Do you ever try things on at the store?
I didn't use to when I was a much smaller size. Now I have to just to make sure the clothes fit me in terms of size and flow.
18. Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?
Haha. Myself. Usually when I bring friends to shop, they end up buying stuff and I always ended up not getting all the things I set out to buy. Haha.
19. Do you choose paper or plastic?
Honestly, plastic. Paper just wont hold up for me. Anyways, most plastic used in stores today are bio-degradable and disintegrate with heat. Of course now you could always bring along fabric totes. :)
20. Do you use a basket, cart, or nothing?
Depends on what I'm buying.
21. When you check out, is the total always more or less than you thought?
More. Haha. Sometimes it's less if I didn't know there's a discount.
22. Are you an impulse shopper?
Sometimes I can be but it's great that flea markets and bazaars are really coming up here. It helps. And I have younger brothers so some of the stuff goes to them.
23. Do you always buy the candy that they sell next to the registers?
No. I'd get mints but that's just cos I've finished the pack I always like to have in my purse.
24. If you had to pick one thing, shopping or chocolate, which one would you pick?
Shopping. Are you serious? There's no contest.
Feel free to copy and paste the questions above if you feel like doing this tag. *smiles*
Friday, October 15, 2010
Awesome-st Team Building Session...
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4:31 PM
Normally I'd be pretty much against outdoor activities especially since close proximity to flora and fauna totally makes me feel uncomfortable. Having just gotten back to work on Monday after what is possibly a 3 week break awaiting my contract renewal *bliss*, was informed by my colleague that I'd be joining the Team Building session at OBS (Outward Bound Sabah) the next day. She sent me the itinerary and reading the words "dormitory", "high ropes", "jungle walk", "kayaking" and "rafting" all in 1 page just sounded uber scary.
Anyways, I don't exactly know what came over me (possibly the long break) but I just packed that night and after work in the morning headed over to OBS at noon. I'd honestly surprised myself those couple of days. It was like my fears stepped aside as soon as I arrived. Amazing I tell you. If you know me personally, you'll know how much of a miracle that was.
I didn't take any photos of my own and practically left my cameras behind so here are a few photos from the session from my colleagues' cameras:
I was the only one who kept slipping, losing my footing, sliding off, dangled from the rope/cable and twirled and slipped getting down. Haha. But it was all fun. Got me some bruises to mark that experience too! Everyone was very supportive and although they kept checking if I'd like to come down if it was too hard for me, they totally helped cheer me to the top.
More photos:
Amazing experience as a whole. :)
The week before all this I was pretty much busy with getting light fixtures, kitchen cabinet quotations and things of the sort plus super busy being there for my BFF on her wedding day(s). Was super duper excited to be doing her make up too. All that will probably be in another post.
Anyways, I don't exactly know what came over me (possibly the long break) but I just packed that night and after work in the morning headed over to OBS at noon. I'd honestly surprised myself those couple of days. It was like my fears stepped aside as soon as I arrived. Amazing I tell you. If you know me personally, you'll know how much of a miracle that was.
I didn't take any photos of my own and practically left my cameras behind so here are a few photos from the session from my colleagues' cameras:
Putting on my harness getting ready to climb
Finding my grip and footing (I ended up getting a boost from my colleague)
My leg muscles weren't strong enough and I tried my hardest to go all the way up and not give up. Unfortunately, I fell short of 1 more step (the top part was super slippery with damp moss) because I just couldn't find anything to hang on to. Nevertheless, reaching that far up was an accomplishment on it's own. Yes, I was that close to the pulley. FYI, according to the instructor, the wall was prolly 30ft high.
My belay and the anchor (Many thanks)
The gang after our wall/rock climbing experience.
I was the only one who kept slipping, losing my footing, sliding off, dangled from the rope/cable and twirled and slipped getting down. Haha. But it was all fun. Got me some bruises to mark that experience too! Everyone was very supportive and although they kept checking if I'd like to come down if it was too hard for me, they totally helped cheer me to the top.
And yes, we had to wash our own dishes and the serving dishes too. Fun stuff.
At our bonfire by the beach that night. We were left on a jungle trail blindfolded and had to rely on each other to get to the bonfire site. Another first experience for me but having all these peeps there made me feel at ease. Of course when there is a bonfire, there will be song. :)
How amazing is this shot of the bonfire my colleague took? Epic!
Up early in the morning to head to the beach for our morning warm up and stroll on the beach. Here I am with the only other female in the group (and staff in the office).
Beginning our morning stroll. :)
Isn't this view simply divine? The waves splashing against the rocks at the distance looks so magical and fantasy-like.
2 teams, 2 rafts. We used 4 tubings, 8 short bamboo stalks and loads of ropes for each raft. If you're wondering, yes, we had to race, then disassemble the rafts, rinse everything and put everything back into storage.
All geared up to go kayaking. I totally underestimated the weight of a kayak. OMG it was sooooo much fun. The instructor brought us into the water to first test our life jackets to make sure they'd float and then we had to all experience overturning out kayaks and learn what to do in the event it does overturn before we even start out with the activity.
Woohoo. All of us received certificates. Hehe.
More photos:
Amazing experience as a whole. :)
The week before all this I was pretty much busy with getting light fixtures, kitchen cabinet quotations and things of the sort plus super busy being there for my BFF on her wedding day(s). Was super duper excited to be doing her make up too. All that will probably be in another post.
Monday, October 4, 2010
La Fuente on a Sunday...
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12:30 AM
So honestly this isn't the first trip to La Fuente - Tapas Y Bebidas (literally The Source - Food & Drinks), 1Borneo. Today was our second time there.
We had absolutely no intention of going to 1Borneo today but after remembering there was a small property fair there ending today (this was during a morning birthday party), we decided that it would be our next stop. There were some interesting properties in the market (read: RM1+ million penthouse duplex with private rooftop garden at Puncak Luyang) including an amazing steal of a property in Menggatal (940 and/or 965 sq ft 3r+3b apartment units for under RM200k).
Anyways, after the fair, we decided it would be nice to catch a movie and off we hopped to the cinema and bought tickets to see Alpha & Omega's 3.50pm show. Cute animated wolf story with some beautiful howling "music". Storyline is pretty predictable but a nice light-hearted show nonetheless.
Ah yes, getting back to La Fuente (yes, it's obviously a Spanish restaurant), behold our meals:
Ceaser's Salad
- lettuce, croutons, chicken, mushroom
Cream Based Mushroom & Chicken Ham Penne
(The Spanish name was a tad too long for me to remember)
Beef Ribeye
- with sauteed vege, mashed potato & (blue?) cheese sauce
Roast Chicken
Chicken Tikka
My verdict? I was delighted to find that the Ceaser's Salad was actually quite nice although I do enjoy my lettuce to be little more bite sized (no matter, I'll just tear them apart). Croutons were definitely a nice touch to the salad (can you tell that I have absolutely no idea what goes into a regular Ceaser's salad?). My first dining experience here I'd gotten the Salmon fillet dish and that was yummy (I might be biased because I love salmon). This time around I decided to change it up and go for penne. A lil odd considering I'm eating Italian in a Spanish restaurant. No big surprise in taste here though. My brothers all had different dishes: Beef Ribeye (which was ordered well done but came medium rare), Roast Chicken (with a sauce I haven't the slightest clue what it is) and Chicken Tikka (an Indian dish in a Spanish eatery? And it had bones!!).
Just a quick post on today's endeavours. Til next time!
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