Cindy's Daily Life

New clothe for my blog!

2009-11-10T17:52:00.002+08:00

I felt bored with the dark black background for my blog already! It looks so dull and lifeless though it's decorated with green leaves. So I change my blog a brand new dress, a pinky dress! I feel young again!

How is it? Do you like it?

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

2009-11-07T17:10:00.004+08:00

Have you rock?

Hubby and I went to visit this new hotel last Sunday. It is very nice and glamor. There are many people like us, paying a "window visit" to the hotel. We just walking around snapping photos. LOL.

Their opening special package is only RM368++ per room per night, valid till December 18, 2009. If you are "rich" enough, go for the lagoon deluxe room, where you could just walk out to your balcony and jump into the swimming pool, cool eh? More of our picture in Hard Rock Hotel Penang, do visit my travel site.

Plumper day by day! OMG!!!

Holiday fun with new eyeglasses

2009-11-07T11:32:00.004+08:00

Our year end school holiday is round the corner. Kids are going to enjoy their time playing around. We shall see the shopping mall filled with mums and kids, shopping and eating. Parents will be searching for new clothes for their kids for the coming new year.

How about getting a Holiday Fun Eyeglasses? A $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses? Zenni has various New Arrivals eyeglasses. Do visit their website for details!

Spring chicken below coconut tree

2009-11-06T15:00:00.005+08:00

While switching the channels one to another, hubby and I stopped at Ah Xian's show. He was recommending "spring chicken below coconut tree". And since our computer is on, I search for this place in Ah Xian's blog. Thus our journey to Butterworth started!

Ching Huat Seafood located at Butterworth

Their famous baby chicken - but to me, ok ok only.

Fried prawn cracker - crispy and yummy!

Steam fish - must try!

Lala - all big big one!

Fried mee hun - normal.

Don’t miss your chance to win $5,000

2009-11-06T13:47:00.003+08:00

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), a global leader in laser vision correction, wants to know how better vision could improve or has improved people’s lives. Thus the “You Gotta See This” Video Contest has launched. It is a iLASIK Video Contest whereby entrants are requested to make a video showing the impact of improved vision, for a chance to win cash and prizes.

Grand prize for this contest will be $5,000 in cash. First price for each video category will be a HDTV package which worth $2,500 and second prize for each video category will be a Flip UltraHD™ camcorder worth $199.99.

There are three categories for this contest. Entrants are to submit a video in one of the categories, which are “My contacts are getting in the way of my good time”, “My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision” and “You should see life after the iLASIK® Procedure”.

Once entrants had submitted a video, they can ask for their friends favor to vote on it. And beware that votes are one of the key factors in determining which videos win a prize. If you want to increase your chance of winning, ask more friends to vote for you!

Submit your videos now, don't miss your chance to win $5,000!

Highway traffic jam

2009-11-03T11:12:00.006+08:00

Hubby and I went Butterworth meeting up with a friend on the past Sunday. From Ipoh to Butterworth, it supposed to take around 2 hours. But we took extra half an hour on the way, because of a lorry! The lorry happened to turn all the small rocks out accidentally (I suppose!). The rocks covered the whole road until the police had to stop all the cars to clean up the road. Thus, we are stuck inside our car for half an hour in the middle of a highway!

Came to a halt on the highway to Butterworth.

See the long queue?

A police taking care of the traffic while the tractor removing the rocks.

This is the lorry that cause the mess!

Kids having fun

2009-11-02T16:52:00.006+08:00

Nowadays, the kids love hubby a lot, they often follow us into our room. So hubby took my camera snapping photos with them. And kids are so used to the camera these days, they'll make many poses for hubby to snap. LOL!

My father in law always says "How happy is it to have some children around, hor?" Can you get what he means? *sigh! We are trying our best on this already!!! We are waiting for it to happen!!!

PayPal new withdrawal policy

2009-10-31T11:34:00.008+08:00

I just browsing through Claire's site, delighted to know that PayPal has change the withdrawal policy. Yay, I can withdraw my money anytime from now on - if I've more than RM400.00 and above. I always stingily save all the money in PayPal, only withdraw when I really in need (too stingy to pay $5 for withdrawal charge!!!) LOL. Below is the charges PayPal newly change:

Withdraw to bank account

* Banks in Malaysia - Free (If RM400.00 or more is withdrawn); RM3.00 (If less than RM400.00 is withdrawn)
* Banks in U.S. - Free

Withdraw to credit card

RM20.00

The art of waiting

2009-10-30T17:51:00.006+08:00

Do you get frustrated when you have to wait? Do you feel the pressure build the longer the wait? Do you complain loudly whenever you are delayed? Have you ever thought about the physical effects this irritation is producing? Would you like a way to make waiting easier and productive?

The greatest benefits of keeping yourself occupied while waiting are that you remain calm which keeps your blood pressure down, your mood pleasant and stimulates your mind.

The above is something I got when I key-in "the art of waiting" to Google Search. I'm in the mist of waiting. I'm rather disturbed and annoyed by the waiting. That's why I Google for the phase "the art of waiting".

Waiting is a large part of our way of life so we may as well make it constructive and thus productive. But how???

Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific

2009-10-29T13:11:00.003+08:00

One million hotel rooms at amazing rate across Asia Pacific! The Accor '3-day Super Sale' coincides with record-low air fares across the Asia Pacific region, allowing travelers to enjoy some of the world's most exciting cities at bargain rates.

The Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific Campaign run for only 3 days originally: 27 Oct 09 to 29 Oct 09. However, I notice the surprise of extension for 24 hrs on 30 Oct 09. That means we still have 2 days to reserve our rooms!

Hubby and I have been staying in Accor Hotel when we traveled to Australia and Thailand and we are really satisfied with the environment and services provided. For the coming Chinese New Year, we could have the opportunities to stay in Accor Hotel with a good deal! Wow, it's great!

Travelers will be able to take advantage of savings when they book online between 27 - 30 October 2009. Over one million room nights will be on sale, with rates starting as low as US$30 per night. Book your rooms now for stays between December 09 to April 10. The country list include Thailand, Korea, China, Japan, HK, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Bali.

Please take note that different rates apply for Accor's various brands, with Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, All Seasons and Ibis hotels participating, providing a vast range of affordable options.

Why wait? Book now!

Nine Emperor Gods Festival

2009-10-24T12:26:00.009+08:00

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival (九皇爺) is a nine-day celebration observed primarily in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

In Ipoh, Tow Boh Keong is one of the temple celebrating this festival and it is located opposite of our shop. When it comes to this time of the year, the street in front of our shop will be jammed with cars and peoples.

Hubby always tell me that when he was young and still staying upstairs, he used to look at the crowd every night and he loves the noise. Now the whole family had moved into a terrace house, we still visit the temple almost every night enjoying the crowd!

Exercising

2009-10-22T13:42:00.004+08:00

As a result of eat and sit, I'm getting heavier day by day. So hubby bought me a bicycle to exercise, both for me and for him. We are eager to bring home the new bike, thus we request the sale person to fix all the important parts and left only those common-sense part for us (for the sick of the storage of our "big" car).

The machine is designed to have a calculator of calories burned, exercised time, km and heart beat rating. Unfortunately, the sensor which is placed near to the pedal malfunction. The technician had been coming to replace us a new bike which is also having the same problem.

Finally the problem solved yesterday, I ride on the bike happily and not long after I cycle, comes "krat, krat, krat" and "bang"! The pedal's cover dropped off! *sigh*

My new home exercising bike with the pedal dropped off!

Jogoya Japanese Buffet

2009-10-20T11:00:00.012+08:00

Hubby and I went KL with my father in law and his "yi ku" (my father in law's younger sister) on Deepavali, while my mother in law went Taiping with my sisters in law. So separate way we went!

We arrived at Jogoya by 11am, it is located at 3rd floor of Starhill, opposite Pavillion. The lunch buffet start 11am until 2pm, we fully utilized the time! LOL

We were bewilder when we saw the food! There were oysters, crabs, prawns, abalone, scallop, tim sum, sushi, chinese herbal soup, coconut, cakes, cookies, Häagen-Dazs ice cream & etc. I finished 5 scoops of ice cream, 2 bowl of chinese herbal soup, 2 coconut, 2 pcs of cakes, fried rice, steam fish, uncountable prawns, scallop and crabs!

Time to wait

2009-10-09T12:43:00.004+08:00

Days and weeks after publishing all the clothes for kids and ladies, I only manage to get one sale transaction from a relative! No outsider, no online buyer......

I'm still sitting here, waiting and checking email every now and then.

What to do?

I've submitted my online boutique to various search engines and promoting it in Facebook, and yet to have any business!

Here I am, waiting, waiting, waiting......

What is web directory?

2009-10-06T16:40:00.002+08:00

A web directory or link directory is a directory on the World Wide Web. It specializes in linking to other web sites and categorizing those links.

A web directory is not a search engine and does not display lists of web pages based on keywords; instead, it lists web sites by category and subcategory. The categorization is usually based on the whole web site rather than one page or a set of keywords, and sites are often limited to inclusion in only a few categories. Web directories often allow site owners to directly submit their site for inclusion, and have editors review submissions for fitness.

Most of the directories are very general in scope and list websites across a wide range of categories, regions and languages. But there are also some niche directories which focus on restricted regions, single languages, or specialist sectors. One type of niche directory with a large number of sites in existence, is the shopping directory for example. Shopping directories specialize in the listing of retail e-commerce sites.

Examples of well known, general, web directories are Yahoo! Directory and the Open Directory Project (ODP). ODP is significant due to its extensive categorization and large number of listings and its free availability for use by other directories and search engines.

In order to increase our page rank, it is a must to submit our blogs to web directory. Do it now!

My online boutique

2009-10-06T15:25:00.000+08:00

Yes! My online boutique is almost done and is ready for launching!

Boutique Fever is an online boutique operated by two lovely ladies. We are offering the latest & trendiest fashions that suits all of you out there! Be rest assured of our good quality clothing!

As our opening special, we are offering free Shipping for purchase 5 items & above (West Malaysia only).

I've done my part uploading women clothing, while my partner is working hard to have baby/kids clothing updated to the site.

Please pay a visit to Boutique Fever, give me your precious comments so that we could make it better. Please support me!!!

Newest MMO online game: AION

2009-10-06T15:22:00.006+08:00

A world divided. Spread your wings and take the flight in Aion, the stunning MMORPG where you explore a celestial world of breath-taking beauty and epic adventure.

Aion a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is an incredible feat of imagery and game play. Aion is designed to be played on your personal computer using Windows software and internet access. This new online game is stunningly beautiful using cutting-edge imagery and boasting absolutely gorgeous environments!

This online gaming adventure is being offered a basic pack for $49.99 or a collector’s edition for $59.99. A monthly subscription fee of $14.99 will be required.

This MMOPRG game offers you a stunning and meticulously crafted world of fantasy containing mystery, intrigue and adventure. The thrill of flight is an integral part of the design and offers new strategic opportunities never before offered in this type of game. Aion is an epic adventure fantasy, with captivating story driven quests moving you through a celestial war that has been raging for decades. Spectacular combat scenes unfold with amazing aerial combat and skill chains that evolve as you battle.

Aion is a must-play for any MMORPG fan, it is priced right and offers unlimited entertainment with aion forum for any gamer. If you like gaming you will love aion!

Congratulations to Ken & Alice

2009-10-06T15:09:00.001+08:00

Hubby's cousin, Alice had finally married to Ken on the mid-autumn festival. We registered together on 06.06.06. It has been long awaiting marriage! They are tying the knot finally. I would like congratulations them in finding true love.

Get paid to blog

2009-10-06T15:05:00.002+08:00

Have you heard about Paying Post! It is a place like others similar sites where bloggers are paid to blog! Have you join Paying Post? Register now is you have not! Start making money while blogging!

With so many blogs being created every day, it is a mission to many bloggers to make their blog stand out. There are many types or categories of blogs and a certain number of tactics are applicable.

I have been busy for these few months with my online boutique and also need to help-out with hubby's business, thus I have less time to blog and blog-hop. But I will try to do my best for to update my blog more often and make it a bit more STAND OUT!

I am still searching around for ways of improvement to my blogs. I'm also blog-hopping constantly to meet more blogger friends. I understand that a better blog makes a better traffic and page rank!

I have worked hard to make my blog appearance looks unique and special to everyone to gain more readers and visitors, thus I could obtain a better ranking in Google, Alexa and Technorati. With a non-interesting blog, the bouncing rate for the blog will decrease.

I am actually trying to write as often as I could though I am quite for these few months. LOL. I do think that this is a way of increasing the odds of traffic coming into a blog.

Writing posts without photos makes the blog looks dull and boring, so I will try to snap more photos by carrying the camera along with me anywhere I go. I will try to upload more interesting pictures to my blogs to make my blog more attractive and readable as well!

Stand by me and be with me, friends!

Gambang Water Park

2009-09-25T11:33:00.005+08:00

We went to Gambang Water Park on Sunday morning too. It was located at Gambang, Pahang, about half an hour from Kuantan.

It was very crowded when we arrived. Hubby and my cousin went for a long queue to buy tickets while my uncle, auntie and I went walking around. The surrounding is very nice and windy.

When we were inside the water park, we decided not to play water (we didn't even bring any clothes or towels!). Sited himself at the food court, my uncle waiting for us queuing to buy food. However, we only realized that we need to buy voucher from another counter to buy food in the food court!!! As such, we just forget about it, walking away from the food court without food! LOL

We stayed there for an hour before going home.

Breakfast at Mentakad

2009-09-25T10:38:00.018+08:00

Hubby and I made our way to Kuantan again during the Raya holidays. Mentakad is about an hour away from Kuantan though, my uncle loves to come all the way just for breakfast.

This stall is fulled with people early in the morning, I supposed this stall is quite locally. We waited for quite some time before food served.

Hubby and my cousin waiting for table clean-up!

Busy

2009-09-19T12:02:00.000+08:00

I have been busy since we came back from KL. It's not an easy job to start an online boutique.

I've been snapping photos, measuring sizes, editing photos and now it's time for me to upload all the photos to the official website and also stated all details!

Wow, what a busy week!

My online boutique is still under development though, but will launch within the coming week. The boutique will be selling baby/kids/ladies fashion.

Now, I need to back to work, continue uploading!

Happy Saturday to Monday

2009-09-12T10:02:00.002+08:00

Happy happy day! Hubby and I are going to KL again.

We are going for the T.Music Festival! There are artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Tonight is the time! We are going to attend the 5-hour long marathon concert with N95! LOL

On the following day, we are going to SHOP TILL WE DROP. LOL

Last but not least, comes to the important part, whereby, we are going to search for the wholesaler for my coming online boutique! News about my online boutique will be up ASAP.

Link From Blog

2009-09-12T09:43:00.004+08:00

Recently, I signed up with LinkFromBlog. This is another paid reviews site like others.

I've already done a few tasks within the first few days of approval. Minimum pay-out is $50, thus I'm yet to withdraw my money to PayPal.

The most interesting part is when one of your friends who is not currently a member joins LinkFromBlog and spends and earns a total of $500 on LinkFromBlog, you will receive a $50 referral reward. Also immediately after you send your first invitation, they will send to your email a free gift, two e-books with LinkFromBlog tips, tricks and secrets: "How to make $1000 a month by working at LinkFromBlog" and "Tips For Success Blogs Advertising".

Come join me and continue blogging for money!

My mouse is back!

2009-09-09T11:21:00.003+08:00

That means I'm back! I'm back for blogging!

Hubby and I were surprise when we got a BRAND NEW travel laser mouse back from the computer shop for replacement of the mouse we brought for WARRANTY! Wow, it's really great to have a new mouse instate of a repaired mouse!

This mouse is a bit pricey compared to others, but it is worthy, isn't it? 2 years warranty!!!

My new travel laser mouse!