♥ ThyDowager

Filming: Sex, Secrets and Life Ep 8

2013-06-15T22:46:00.000+08:00

Filming: Sex, Secrets and Life Ep 8
An upcoming show on Toggle.sg, the online channel of Mediacorp

With my "mother-in-law" in the episode:

Doing an interview for the documentary:

Can you make a guess what role am I playing this time?

Moving on to outdoor set, where I'm absolutely digging the lighting:

With the gentle look that I've portrayed and so many emotional scenes...
Did you manage to get the picture?

Well.. yes~~ I'm a "preggy" lol.
First experience acting as a young pregnant lady:

Way too bubbly preggy on set:

Walking around aimlessly (thinking about life):

Bump into a friend coincidentally:

Got ignored :(

Depressed...

The crews behind (pun intended):

Thanks guys from oak3 films, I had ball of time!

As you can tell :)

They say: "It's never work when you're enjoying yourself- it's true ♥

♥

The Mansion Official Launch ft DJ Dowager

2013-06-11T04:30:00.000+08:00

Thanks for joining me at "The Mansion" official launch!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends and supporters
who have came down specially to party with me and my music.

Truly hope that you've enjoyed yourself as much as I did, spinning for you ♥

For those of you who have missed out on this awesome party filled with free flow
champagne and canapés, get ready for some eyes feasting!

Thanks for popping by to say hi at the console and taking photos with me :)

My sweetest friends going "paparazzi-frenzy", too much love ♥

You guys made me smile silly even when I'm spinning!

Time to pass the decks to my fellow line up of the night, DJ modium~

Friends and crowd were too fabulous, I stayed to party!

Stay tuned, watch out for my upcoming party next week!
Can't wait to party rock with all of you again!!! ♥

Follow me here: www.facebook.com/thydowagerpage

♥

Project Happiness

2013-06-06T16:49:00.000+08:00

"Because if doing good makes you happy, keep doing it.

At least, nobody can take that away from you."

"Some people say there’s no such thing as a selfless act— that any time we do something
to help another person, we get something in return, even if it’s just a warm fuzzy feeling."

Let’s face it: none of us is always kind.

Human nature dictates we’ll act with one eye on what’s in it for us, at least occasionally.

And I think that’s okay, as long as we make an effort whenever possible
to do good for the sake of it. -Quote Tinybuddha

"Because the love I once gave to you,

can now be given to others more worthwhile."

"PROJECT HAPPINESS":
A project solely with the intention to bring joy to the less fortunate

Bid for a good cause!!!
To kick start, we have an authentic Tag Heuer ladies watch
going on auction to fund this awesome project :)

Starting bid from $1
(Highest bid now at $300, send in your best bids to pnxprojecthappiness@gmail.com)

Otherwise, you can also do your part,
LIKE + SHARE OUR VIDEO:

And you even stand to win this Aries Gold watch worth $300-$400!

All you have to do is:

1) Subscribe to Project Happiness youtube channel and like the video

2) Screen shot a photo from our video,
post it on instagram/twitter, hashtag #PNXprojecthappiness @PNXprojecthappiness and include http://youtu.be/6SWvLuK-15o!

"OR" Share this video from https://www.facebook.com/thydowagerpage

As simple as that!
One of you kind hearted will be selected as the winner ;)

To do good is well worth thy while, for thereby good shall come unto thee.
Karma always has it's way, believe ♥
♥

If everyday should be Valentine's Day, so should Mother's Day :)

2013-06-03T06:49:00.000+08:00

If everyday should be Valentine's Day,
so should Mother's Day :)

How many of us are guilty of taking our loved ones for granted?
Everyone, someway or another. Myself, included.

We tend to forget about expressing our gratitude, especially to the one that's closest and most precious.
Never realising the importance, only until we lose it.

A little reminder never hurts. Maybe it does ache the heart for a bit
when you reflect upon how much you've neglected someone that has sacrificed that much for you.

If you cherish, you gotta show it:

Brought my sweetest mummy to Spa Infinity,
for a full day spa pampering!

We were guided to change into the pretty kimono-style robes:

And we are ready for our full body massage!

Did 刮痧 too!
I love this scraping therapy, simply because it's an all-in-one treatment.

In summary, guasha is practiced to stimulate the immune system, detoxify and de-acidify the body.
It promotes circulation, regulates functions and organs, removes blockades,
heatiness and pain, revitalises and regenerates ("life-extension").

Apart from physical relieves, it also diminishes stress, fatigue and burn-out!

Perfect for us:

I also experienced their speciality~

My butt x3 is on fire!!!

And now it's stomach?!?

Even legs????

It's actually the Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy (with Massage)
Phew~ It's a safe procedure to do:

Benefits: WEIGHT LOSS (slimming effect)!

This treatment improves circulation and detoxification.
It also promotes radiant skin, higher energy levels, eliminates heat and toxins in the body.

Combined with specially blended herbs, Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy
works its way to the internal organs, resulting in a detoxifying and revitalising effect.

Outcome: Rejuvenated!!
And weirdly enough, I actually feel slimmer too?

Taking a break in between the treatments,
enjoying food provided at the cafeteria~

And now, my long awaited appointment with Dr Alex.
The Chiropractic doctor!
Finally treating my horrible aching back, since I work on the computer on a daily basis.

Dr Alex's sharing with me on the proper habit of using laptop.
I've been slouching to type while I'm at work and that's one of the factor that's affecting my back.

Make sure it's placed at eye level so that it's comfortable for your usage!

Conducting a simple check on my backbone:

Apparently it's okay, but because I haven't always been in the right posture;
not just at work, but even when sleeping zzzz

My chiropractic treatment plan to relieve back and neck aches involve manual adjustments-
in which the doctor manipulates my joints, using a controlled,
sudden force to improve range and quality of motion.

The goals of chiropractic care include the restoration of function and prevention of injury
in addition to back pain relief.

A stuck joint can either be physically pressing on a nerve, cause inflammation,
or could just be moving in a way that rubs the nerve- resulting in discomfort.

Manipulation reduces that pressure on the nerve:

The effect's so significant,
my body actually felt even more relaxed after my massage!

And it was time for dinner!
Since it's a Day Spa, of course they've got it covered too~

Nothing's more awesome to just take the day off from my hectic work load and indulge
in a pampering session fully taken care of, together with my mummy:

Filled and satisfied?
Move on to the next pampering treatment, FACIAL~

After my dedicated beautician cleansed my makeup with the
natural hibiscus gel remover, my nude face's now ready for skin analysis:

Here's a closer look at my skin for you to scrutinise my flaws.
Yea, all the clogged pores and pimple scars from not removing my makeup properly
and of course, late nights :(

First up: Skin exfoliation
Here she is, applying on the aroma peeling, which is form of natural fruit acid.
It removes dead skin and enhances the complexion, giving it more glow and whitens too!

Chromo Mist therapy(Blue Light)
This therapy uses Blue light with Ultrasonic Mico Mist.
It calms sensitive skin and opens the pores for skin detoxification.

At each interval, enjoying the massages too!

Extraction- to be done only professionally!!!
I've tried extraction with others before and it was excruciating. Bet it's the same for you?

Surprisingly, I actually fell asleep when the beautician unclogged my pores for me this time!
Speaking about professionalism~

Never take "pimples" into your own hands. LOL.
For real! I tried extracting it by myself and more just kept popping out ~.~
Apparently it wasn't handled properly and has cross infected other pores :(
Hence my advice- "Let the experienced do the job":

Diamond Peel Facial Therapy
As the saying goes: "Which girl doesn't like diamond?"

For once, I'm loving the diamond peel more!
This latest technology does a deep exfoliation treatment on the stratum corneum
that instantly produces smoother, softer and more radiant skin~

H20, hydrating mask:

The application of a H20 masque packed with antioxidants helps fight free radicals,
aids in slowing down the effects of ageing by erasing fine lines,
wrinkles and encourages collagen proliferation for healthy,
glowing looking (my skin's really dry despite the clogged pores)

VOILA!!!
Check out my skin, exuberating radiance!

Extremely pleased~~

Pardon my absurdly messy hair, pay attention to my face will ya?
Not perfect yet... but lesser blemishes than before, yes?

Woohooo~ Regaining confidence with my bare face!

But of course, how's a Day Spa complete, without steam bath and jacuzzi?

Luxuriating in warm, bubbling water is an unrivalled way of unwinding
and chasing away the stresses of daily life!

Happened to bump into our fellow celebrity, model,
ex national swimmer; Leslie Kwok there!

And guess what?
Coincidentally, Leslie's also the boss of Spa infinity.

Muhahaha, more of the eye candy here :X
http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/athletes/lesliekwok/bio.shtml

Haven't been to a Day Spa?
My dear, you're really missing out.

A Spa treatment used to be a luxury, but with the high-stress, non-stop world we live in,
spa treatments are becoming a necessity to many for maintaining physical and mental health.

For me, going to a Day Spa's not only for self pampering, it's also the ideal gift for my loved ones.

Spa Infinity
(Day Spa for both Men and Women)

545 Orchard Road, B1-22 Far East Shopping Centre
(Next to Wheelock Place)
Singapore 238882

Tel: 67380069

My Debut and Birthday Party at Pangea!

2013-05-28T23:30:00.000+08:00

Did you miss out on my party?
There will be another one upcoming real soon in June!
So watch out for me :)

Meanwhile, you can tune in to my top 10 live mix from the debut:
(Had to separate them 'cause there was some issues with the upload on sound cloud)

Hope you enjoy it~
Do share some love, follow and like!

♥

Filming: New Documentary on Channel 5, "UNNATURAL"

2013-05-25T04:25:00.000+08:00

Dj-ing, acting, hosting, modelling, blogging...
These are all part of what I do to build on my personality.

Mistake me not, I'm not a professional, I'm just me.

My aspiration is to be an entertainer, so don't come down too hard
or compare me to an expert/guru in a particular industry :)

With some time on hand (since I'm more or less prepared for my "DJ" debut),
I'm back to acting again!

Great start with perfect makeup!
(Call time at 7am's a killer, but the awesome makeup
artists always make my day better)

Picking up my outfits from the wardrobe:

The main casts, all dressed for our first set:
(We clicked immediately when we got on board. It was like, we could recognize each other
instantly 'cause we looked exactly like our roles! lol)

Woohooo~ Putting on the robe for graduation scene:

And action!

Acting as Tanya, the nerdy female lead:

My first time!
I'm always acting as the wild or bimbo-tic one, most of the time :X
Did I manage to pull it off? Probably thanks to my short hair:

Meet my fellow female lead- Jenna,
playing the "bimbo-tic" one, my best friend in the show:

We had a camwhore scene...
Which was obviously a breeze 'cause we are just born natural-narcissists:

Here comes Lee- who has a crush on Tanya:

And lastly, flamboyant Roy- Totally into Jenna:

Woohoo~~ We graduated!!

After the first scene,
I returned home to mummy's pampering:

And the very next day, there was a surprise in store
for me, from my sweetest main casts:

Moving off for second day's filming!

On set- Main scene, by the poolside:

Handed my phone over to this crazy duo to help capture
behind the scenes, and this is what I got in return:

Gotta give it to them though,
at least they managed some pretty decent shots!

But of course, what's a wrap without some spontaneous shots?

I was so drained out from my whole week of filming schedule and training,
so I took the chance to catch a wink in between our sets
and the boys snapped this tak glam photo -.-"

On the final day, we bumped into mint too!
My fellow "crime watch" cast, who's like a sister to me.

She got me Brands essence of chicken to boost my health,
knowing that I've been overworking lately (Super touched)

Final scene at Changi ferry terminal:

Which explains the very happy director~

We also happened to have a special spectator:

I was overjoyed when we break for lunch. 'cause I can
finally have my Changi Village's nasi lemak,
BEST in the whole of SG!

It was a "WRAP" right after!!!
Couldn't have been a more enjoyable shoot without them ♥

Look out for us on Channel 5 soon, "Unnatural" Ep 5 ;)

♥

DJ Dowager Debut at Pangea!

2013-05-20T23:46:00.000+08:00

YOU'RE INVITED FOR MY DEBUT

I'm debuting as a DJ, this coming Wednesday 22 May 10.30pm
@ Pangaea (Marina Bay Sands)

Coincidentally, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TOO!!!
So come and celebrate + PARTY through the night with me~~
Your presence's my present, you will even stand to win bottles of champagne
as our royal door gifts to you ♥

"Pangaea brings you a touch of the orient with DJ Dowager.
Expect luxe with a touch of naughty as Singapore’s rising star Dowager makes her debut on the decks
and transforms Pangaea to the Emperor’s inner palace.
If that isn’t enough, we will be giving the first 100 ladies through the door an imperial red packet.
This red packet contains royal gifts from a drink coupon to a complimentary bottle
of Moët & Chandon champagne."

RSVP NOW to get on my guestlist and simply mention
"DJ Dowager" at the door to get in :)

For more details: www.facebook.com/events/500570326677952

SEE YOU LOVES! ♥
♥

DJ Dowager Debut

2013-05-17T00:11:00.000+08:00

What have I been up to, lately?

If you've been following me on instagram or facebook
@thydowager, you've probably seen these:

Yes, you've guessed it right ;)
I've finally taken my interest in the clubbing scene and music to the next level.
Having trained for a year plus, I'm pleased to finally share with you
that I'm now in preparation for my debut this coming week!!!

Apart from practicing and getting my playlist ready,
I've also had a shoot for my press release:

DETAILS OF MY DEBUT:
Will be released latest by tomorrow or the day after.
Watch out for it~

Meanwhile, do check out these two remixes that I've uploaded
onto my soundcloud as a teaser for my upcoming debut ;)

"Did a mash up version of C'mon let me ride and Peacock (yea, pun intended lol)
and of course the famous Gangnam style and Gentleman"

Hope you've enjoyed listening to them~
If you did, share my list and follow me on soundcloud for more ♥

♥

Gentlemen, please stand up.

2013-05-13T11:10:00.000+08:00

Gentlemen, please stand up.

Of course, I'm not saying that there are no gentlemen in Singapore, just lesser everyday.

It has became a rare occasion for the chivalrous act of: "Ladies first".

There's still gentlemen that would hold the door for a girl, if she comes right behind him.

Gentlemen, who would take a moment to help a poor girl who has just tripped
or to offer a helping hand with her items scattered on the ground.

Gentlemen, graceful enough to give up a nearer parking lot for the one further up,
when he spots a lady driver waiting, just so that she didn't have to walk too far.

Yes, I still do encounter them, thankfully.

But lately, I'm just really overwhelmed
by the atrocious number of barbaric men that I've chanced upon...

Since I've been so immersed in my work; barely having any time to myself,
I figured I would take the weekend off to party with my girlies.

And within the same weekend, I had to cross path with more than 3 uncivilised men.

Just the start of the night:

Me: "Sorry, excuse me..."

(While I was trying to make my way across, to the other side, away from the
crazy long queue at the entrance of the club)

Him: "WA, someone wants to cut our queue! Stop her stop her!"

Luckily, his friend's a gentleman: "No la, it's ok... Let the girls go first."

To be honest, I was heading over to the member's entrance and had no intentions of queuing
(or even intruding the queue).

But really? Do you have to be that un-gentleman? lol.

Back then, even when we had to queue, guys would be like: "Hey, you wanna go first?"

I thought, maybe he's still young?

I mean, although being refined and good natured doesn't necessarily comes with age.

So I went in with Becca, looking for Sam at her table.
She had opened up a few bottles at the table filled with "boys", apparently acquainted with her boyfriend.

Sam: "Dear you wanna drink? I open up another bottle for you."

Me: "It's ok gf, you also know that I don't drink. Besides, I'm driving :)"

Random idiotic boy *Note*, holding onto my gf's bottle: "Hey, you wanna drink?"

Me and Becca: "Thanks, but no thanks, we don't drink."

He has the cheek to go: "You don't drink?! Then what are you doing here?"

EXCUSE ME?!?!?

I'm already nice enough not to laugh at you for being a pussy,

taking my gf's bottle, acting like it's yours; going around, trying to offer it to other girls?

I'm here because IT'S MY GF'S TABLE. Is there a need for me to even explain myself?

"If a guy can't even respect other girls, forget him."

Where are the good old days?

When I used to tell guys that I don't drink and they would quickly pour a glass of soft drink for me instead?

Oh! on a side note, a little tip here boys... If a girl says that she doesn't drink,
don't take it the wrong way immediately. It's not a downright rejection!

Ask, if she would like a non-alcholic drink,
and you might just be pleasantly surprised with the positive answer that you could potentially receive!

But yes, I don't drink because I'm allergic to alcohol.

I lose my train of thought, even with just a little intake.
Or even with two glasses of champagne, you could easily send me to the restroom- disgorging.

So I figured, why make myself suffer, right?

Although I'm not cut out to drink, but that does not mean that I can't enjoy dancing and partying!
It's the company that keeps my night going, not alcohol, that's all :)

If you ever spot me holding onto a champagne glass, it's usually filled with either redbull or green tea.
Yea I know, I don't even try to cover up anymore. Hahahaa.

(I do drink when I'm upset or being stupid once in a blue moon,
but it will definitely be 1/10 of alcohol with 9/10 mixer lol)

And with that, you've just walked through two un-gentlemen encounters with me.
Shall we proceed with the next uncouth act? Trust me, it just keeps getting worst.

We were in the ladies touching up.
This caucasian man barged in abruptly (not even half drunk), and went straight to the cubicle.

I tried to stop the door, informing him that this is the "LADIES"/female restroom, he should not be here.
But he just shut the door on me.

Quickly, I told my gf to get out of the cubicle beside him (who knows if he might just be a pervert?!)
"Dear, there's this shameless guy that came into the ladies and I couldn't stop him."

Before he exited the washroom, he went: "What's the big deal about using the ladies?!
You wanna call the police on me?!"

WOW. So it's ok for MEN to use the ladies now.
Very gentlemen indeed.

Frankly, I don't like to waste my time on uncivilised imbecile(s).
To me, so long as he didn't try to cause any harm or threats to my gfs, I'll just let things go.

But, "CALL THE POLICE LA!"
Seems like the latest "empty threat" trend?

Because, when we were returning back to our table...
This "guy" bumped into me really hard, I almost lost my footing.
I turned around and realised it was actually my friend.

We were about to laugh it off...
But before I could even react, his acquaintance went:
"WHAT DO YOU WANT NOW? CALL THE POLICE ON US?!"

It came as a shock to me. Seriously, what is this now?

So when you're at fault, instead of apologising,
you get all boorish and ask people to call the police on you? LOL

Is it because they don't get punished legally for acting moronic in public
or they think that they are "RICH", that they can get away with everything?

Because the next thing that came from my friend is: "Hey, I'm so so sorry... My friend's member
so he thinks he's BIG and trying to find trouble randomly."

OH HELLO? Only you member ah MISTER? I've been a member since forever,
NO BIG DEAL. You're looking like a joke, making a big fuss over it.

And he left my friend to continue apologising on his pathetic behalf.

Me: "Hey bro, it's ok. Not even your fault, it was an accident.
But is there a need for your friend to act like that? I think he should be the one apologising."

Him to the idiotic friend: "Hey hey, apologise to my friend.. She's my friend!"

Idiotic friend *giving all the crude hand signals and shaking his backside:
"Apologise my ass ah!"

Me *giggling: "Bro, you know what, it's ok la... Hahaha. Your friend is such an embarrassment.
I'm not interested to stoop to his level, so his apology is not needed.
I understand your plight, poor you."

Friend: "Thanks sis, so sorry about this."

Well, I was there to take a breather from my workload, not to handle "juveniles".
Hence, I brushed it off casually...
Regained party mood with le girlfriends and danced till the lights came on!

Just as we were heading to the carpark to pick up my car,
that same idiot was standing by the road side, cursing and swearing at me:
"Still need to me to apologise not huh b*tch?!"

Assuming that he's drunk, I chose to walk away from his barbaric act.

All until he shouted out my name and went:
"YOU THINK YOU BIG F*CK?! CALL THE POLICE ON ME LA!"

Me, totally calm: "Hey, you know what? I'm not.
And I believe that any other normal person will not be tolerating this bullshit.
Mister, this is a harassment. And since you kept insisting me to call the police on you, I shall."

Him *appears to be a little taken aback by my response.
Continued: "OK, CALL, YOU GOT TIME TO WASTE, I'LL WAIT."

Me *dialed 999: "Hi sir, Yes. I'm outside this club now and a man has been hurling insults at me
when I was inside. Even after I walked away, he waited outside to continue with the harassment.
I'm worried that it's an indication of impending danger or harm towards me.
Could you please come and help me out of this sticky situation? Thank you, so so much."

Within less than 5 minutes, Mr "NO BALLS" jumped into his car and scurried off
(leaving his "friend" a.k.a my friend behind to clear his shit)
YES, Can you believe it?! LMFAO.

HE RAN AWAY, AFTER FORCING ME TO CALL THE POLICE.

Please guys. If you're tipsy, don't find trouble with someone as sober as me.
It's just pure stupidity.

Drunk troublemakers, here's a note: You can be caught and quarantined in the police station
for at least 24 - 48 hours for making a nuisance in public. Also, drink drivers can serve
a penalty of fine and imprisonment of up to $30k and 3 years + suspension of driving.

So don't you think that just because you didn't commit crime,
you can get away scoot free like that :)

Sigh...
Gentlemen, please stand up.
Before we lose hope... I know that you are still out there!

Really, because I will never forget...

There was the guy that offered to shelter me with an umbrella when I was stuck in the rain.
The guy who gave up his seat on the train to me,
when he saw that I couldn't balance well with my heels.

And the guy that guided me all the way to my destination,
when I didn't know the directions.

Of course, a little appreciation goes a long way.
Hence, responsibility lies with the ladies too!

Remember to show your gratitude and thank the men when you receive an act of chivalry :)

Girlies, do also share with me on your encounters
with gentlemen, or non-gentlemen as well~

Maybe then, we can see which experience is more frequent!
Looking forward to reading your stories, leave me a comment♥

Oh! that shop, one stop heels solution

2013-05-11T16:41:00.002+08:00

If this sounds like you...

(fully describes me, which I think applies to many girls too)

"Oh! that shop" is the solution for our impulsiveness.

We can shop and think later now!

I'm a size 36 and a half and it's difficult for me to find a pair of heels that fit perfectly.

Most of the time it's either a tad too tight or loose, so imagine
the discomfort that I had to bear with when I walk in my favorite stilettos.

It has always been a love hate thing, between me and heels.

I love how I look in them, but I hate being in them lol.

I'm sure you know what I mean!

They are often impressed at how I could strut down town in those

insanely high stilettos, even for long hours.

And here's my little "secret":

So now I pick a size 36, lengthen it with my heel expander,

places the "magic" gel pads in my baby and...

VOILA!~ I could even skip and run in them!

Thank to Oh! that shop,

nothing can stop us anymore ;)

We always feel happier when we look better, don't we?

Go on and rock those heels baby!

♥

WIN a yacht trip, branded bag or camera

2013-05-08T15:39:00.000+08:00

I'm doing a Crazy Giveaway on my birthday month,

YES, for the fabulous MAY!

Yacht trip (getaway), branded bag, camera...

You can win the luxury of your dream ;)

Contest ends on 31st May 2013.

OR easy peasy:

Simply like all 3 pages (Thydowager Page, SNAP it, Bid Guru)
and share the photos above,
you will stand to WIN from all the awesome prizes!

"A little more background information on
why I started on my projects."

SNAP it: A platform where I sell brand new cameras- up to few hundreds off retail price!
With no overhead cost, cameras are priced at a MUCH lower rate in comparison.
Since I've always purchased my camera(s) way cheaper from a wholesaler,
I thought, why not share this great deal with YOU too? :)

BID GURU: Finally found some time to set this page up,
where I auction away 100% authentic second hand BRANDED items at crazy low price!!!
It's also a platform for YOU to list your pre-loved branded items for sale too.
PM Bid Guru or email bidguru007@gmail.com for more details on listing!

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on all my special giveaways!

Show me some support and spread the words,
you stand a good chance to win all these fantastic prizes too! ♥

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♥

Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

2013-05-07T04:16:00.000+08:00

Truly an enthralling journey, walking through the mummies' exhibition!

I was especially awed by the pre-screening that briefed us
on the ancient Egypt history, encompassing the origin of mummies.
With the current technology of CT scan, they have even managed to uncover what's within
the bandages without even unveiling it.

What's more incredible is that, they've successfully pieced together
the face behind the "mask", digitally!

Life is really pretty amazing...
Sometimes, you'll be surprised by what just $13 a ticket can take you through ;)

My perfect day with the good ol' brunch, by mbs ♥

♥

Genting Trip

2013-05-01T02:34:00.000+08:00

Woohoo! Headed up Genting with the favorite peeps.

This time round, to hit the rides 'cause I missed it the first time
I was there, due to bad weather :(
So we gathered early at Hao's place for breakfast before heading to catch the coach:

And we discovered something intriguing...
Meet Hao's best friend:

And it's shocking backside... hmmm...
Poor bear o.O

We quickly boarded the coach before we land ourselves in hot water,
if you know what I mean LOL

As usual, slept my way through the journey, and woke up to this:

Filled up our empty stomachs and we're ready to ROLL!

To the brand new ride!

Quite a funny sight, there's this blue cover that would wind up
over you as the speed increases.
Very thrilling and breezy at the same time!

After experiencing the new attraction in Genting's theme park,
we had our adrenaline pumping at "Corkscrew":

Queuing up, like an excited bunch of kids:

Yippeee~~~

Having heard so much about the highlight: "Space shot",
of course, we took a shot at it:

Nothing beats brain freezing ice Popsicle on a chilly weather in Genting,
especially after a crazy ride!

Thought it was a relaxing carousel swing, but this was so much more fun than I expected!
Like a fairy tale scene:

The night came too quickly, we rounded up our amusement park adventure with
the pirate ship that we didn't want to get off:

But we eventually had to, 'cause they were closing and we were forced... lol.
Kidding, we had better plan!

YES! The newly revamped Snow World~~

Major breath-taking scene (like in drama serial):

Time to satisfy our craving!
KFC is 100 times better in Malaysia.
Ok, I exaggerate, but it's A WHOLE LOT YUMMIER, no joke.

Then the believers went for fortune telling which costs like 120RM per person?!
Ok to be honest, I have to say it's pretty accurate.
But I'm just not someone that likes to have my life told. I believe that fate lies in my own hands :)

Next morning...
#OOTD for an event before returning to SG:

Ending it off with the look put together by my awesome vain pots ;)

Thank you Resort World Genting for sponsoring this fabulous trip ♥
♥

Spring up my life

2013-04-26T06:26:00.004+08:00

Spring up my life- Prettifyme, The nail therapy!

This time round, I've decided to experience with something different...
I'm only reviewing on my specially designed Spring's manicure now, after a month:

Amazingly, all perfectly intact!
I don't even need to take extra care, it's still in great shape after so long:

For lasting nail designs, visit:

The color pop nails not only fit my cheerful personality,
but compliments my new swimwear from River Island as well ♥

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Duffy plays DEAD

2013-04-24T00:34:00.000+08:00

Duffy the puppy plays "Dead"~

I've had my darling for about a week plus by now ^.^

Indeed, poodle's really smart, they pick up instructions very quickly.

By now, Duffy's trained to do business only in her own crate, she's also able to acknowledge her name,

respond to the command "come" and is on her way to mastering sit + stand!

I love it that my pup's smart as hell ♥
Let me proudly present to you "Duffy plays dead":

I'll also share on how I trained my little baby to be a really tame and
peaceful puppy, if you guys are keen!

Stay tuned for more adorable pictures of Duffy ♥

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Embracing summer in bikini

2013-04-18T03:26:00.000+08:00

It might be summer all year round, here in Singapore...

But we still do experience the monsoon season from December to March, and rainfall is basically
an everyday phenomenon throughout that period.
To welcome back our tropical climate,
I embraced the sunlight early in the morning for a shoot at Sentosa island!

Are you ready? :)

Like this series of shoot?

Will be uploading special edition of the shoot (not seen here)
onto my facebook page, very soon!

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Meet Duffy the Puppy

2013-04-14T02:44:00.000+08:00

You've been warned about fits of excitement...

Now, meet my new baby- Duffy ♥

OMG, I can have Duffy Bear too!!!

They have such crazy striking resemblance... (even the paws lol)

Despite her being a girl, I named her Duffy anyways~

(Considered Shellie May too, but it just doesn't sound as adorable for a pup?)

The first time, when I saw her angelic face

She had just arrived at my friend's pet shop, so he sent these photos to me

when I told him that I'm looking for a toy puppy:

Confession: "I had a crush on a girl"

And it became love at first sight, when I headed down to see her for real:

(Duffy's on the left, together with her brother)

My heart stopped a beat when she walked towards me like this...

It was instantaneous connection:

Oh baby... You look so much more adorable than on photos~

She's even more tiny mini in "actual dog" lol!!!

Just a palm size:

AWWWW!!!!~~~~~~

Think I died and went to paradise. WHAT IS THIS?!

BEYOND BLISSFULNESS!!!

Since she had just arrived at the pet shop,

we didn't want to scare her by shifting her too quickly.

We only collected her a week later...

(Imagine my pain of missing her everyday ~.~)

And FINALLY... Inseparable now ♥♥♥

My baby tiny toy poodle is officially 2 months old and safe to bring home ♥

(Duffy's born on 8-2-2013)

回家咯~ 宝贝!

Apparently, like owner like dog...

Duffy's into sturdy and strong arms too??? lol

Look at how peaceful she is as she stuffs her face there, throughout the journey home...

Then woke up shocked when she found herself "magically"

on my lap instead HAHAHA. EPIC

Back at home... Where she swiftly took over the throne -.-"

Getting spoon fed for dinner, hello?!

If you're searching high and low for a reliable pet shop like I did,

you might want to check out their instagram @ThePupStop

"Viewing only via appointment"

As they believe only in healthy and responsible breeding.

(They bring most pups back home from their pet shop

at Pasir Ris Farmway 2, Kennel 1 to give them the utmost care and attention)

If interested, contact shop owner: Kenneth 93869709

Just to share on my experience:

I've visited at least 15 pet shops at pet farms and around sg during my search for the right puppy...

It's been tough. I didn't want to just settle for any random cute little thing,

until I find that "special bond".

Plus having heard so much about the risk of buying a puppy from unethical breeders, I was skeptical.

It took about a year, and finally, I met Duffy through Kenneth.

He has been super sincere, patient with me and has given all advises

to guide me along in taking care of my little baby.

(PS. I got Duffy at a special rate, you can quote my name for a good price ^^)

I hope that you can find your special buddy too :)

**Note: Do not support unethical breeding, make sure you only get from true dog lovers!

♥

Gonna go play with my precious now~

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Korea Everland

2013-04-10T02:25:00.000+08:00

Everland is South Korea's largest theme park!
"With 6.6 million visitors, Everland ranked thirteenth in the world for
amusement park attendance in 2011."

Woke up early to breakfast in bed, before setting off for our adventure of the day.
Can the staffs at the dormitory get any sweeter?!
I'm too used to missing breakfast buffet at hotels due to the time restriction.

This works perfectly for me!

And in case you're wondering,
just 'cause it's a dorm, doesn't equate to them shortchanging the residents.
Our breakfast isn't some random bread bought off the supermarket but
freshly baked at this super pretty bakery:

I thought it was rather irrational to be taking amusement park's rides
in such a cold weather, but apparently it's a necessary attempt in Korea?!

So I got ready to brave this "insanity":

With pipping hot food to warm our bodies first~
(I keep seeing this beancurd-skin street food around, not too bad with kimchi)

Coincidentally, the straight bus that we're taking to Everland is from Gangnam station!

(Budget travel guide to Everland: Exit 10 from Gangnam station.
Walk pass Krispy Kreme Donuts and cross the road.
Board bus 5002. Costs only 2000 won for the ride)

So I gangnam-styled~

Slept through the travel time of 40 minutes and we arrived shortly:

Yipeee~

Let's kick start with this 360 degrees rotational machine!

I know right, we are quite the extreme thrill seeking duo lol

We kept going on, pirate ship then roller coasters...

Till the dizzy spells hit us and we began to take things slower...

Even the terrorist's taking a break on the carousel:

Before getting back to his shoot frenzy lol
(The wind's so harsh, his lips were cracking from it. Gotta get it protected)

Up up here we go uphill to explore what lies in store for us on top!

Caught the bf yawning! lol

Look what we've found!!!
Mini Africa in Korea's theme park:

And I saw the cutest thing ever in a zoo.
I want this as my pet!!!

If we can keep kittens, why not a fox?
Ok... maybe not really "cats" this big, but you get the point.

Or cheeky monkeys?
Hecks. Why are the animals in Korea looking cuter too!!?? Not fair, must be the weather.

I mean, if some people can rear pigs at home...

Or even crocs

Then why not a fox right?
Also, is this the first time you're seeing dogs in a zoo too? Hmm...

All the animals that form the zodiac:

Without realizing, we set foot into paradise:

Even more adorable creatures on the outside (that are not afraid of the cold):

Lol lol. Short legged miniature horse's a natural born poser.
Posing for a photo immediately after I caught it munching on the hay. (Aiyerrr~~ I wanna kidnap it!):

Polar bears strutting and doing it's thang:

Jackass Penguins flapping around~
Why the name? Must have been some serious heart-breakers:

Nonetheless, best poser award has to go to the sea lion.
Nobody can beat that confidence and posture:

I also met Monkey god's family, here in Korea:

Super heartwarming scene~
(The parents warming up their child, shielding it from the cold)

Oh~ How can I possibly forget about my no.1 must have in theme parks?
CHURROS!!!

My favorite is this "Petting Zoo",
where we can get up close experience with our fluffy friends:

Sheep mehhhhh~~~~

Am I the only that get fascinated by little chicks, 'cause they're so squishy-looking?

Especially this one that thinks so high and almighty of itself, leaping off the fence:

And this pretty much sums up my fantabulous trip in South Korea!

Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite ♥
Hope you enjoyed this chapter :)

Full story of my Korea Getaway: Part I, Part II, Part III

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Just like the season, my hair color changes

2013-04-06T00:12:00.000+08:00

Inevitably, I was a little upset upon returning from Korea, knowing that I was there
in between the seasons change.
Missing the gorgeously white winter by a few days and not in time either, for the beautiful Sakura bloom.

But boy was I immediately inspired when I came across this,
while searching for my pixie haircut's reference:

Phwahhhh~ I can now enjoy sakura blooms everyday!

It's crazy how Bryan managed to achieve the exact look that I've asked for.
Seriously, platinum blonde with faded pink shade (who has even heard of that before?!). He's genius!

Totally worth my time and anticipation at the salon,
it's even prettier than what I've expected. I'M SO IN LOVE!!!!!

Yea.. I just couldn't resist it lol.

Thank you Bugis Essensuals for bringing out the funky side of me ♥♥♥

Bringing this Spring's fashion to a whole new level...
An edginess that I could have never imagined on me:

The hair just makes my photoshoot so fairy tale like~
Waiting for better resolution on this series to share with all of you ;)

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Korea Getaway Part 3

2013-04-01T04:09:00.000+08:00

So on our 3rd day in Korea, we finally moved into
my much awaited dormitory in Dongdaemun!

We paid only about $70sgd per night for our stay in GOM hostel,
can you believe it? (booked it from agoda)

Honestly, I was really impressed!
It's exactly the same as I've seen online. Haven't we had enough experience
with hotels that are nothing like what we've expected?

**Ps: Their service's so so much better in comparison to the 5 stars hotels that I've stayed in Korea.
The staffs are all super friendly and helpful! I guess they are probably much more dedicated
due to the relatively lesser number of occupants, which is great, isn't it? :p

Just like the photos, they really have got Rilakkuma's plush toy that
instantly elevates the cuteness level of this sweet dorm!

With a super adorable toy-looking kitchen corner to boot:

啊~~~ 我很喜欢!!!
Makes me feel like an university girl residing in Korea lol

And on the outside, it resembles a small condo:

Walking down the streets to check out what's in the vicinity...

And LOOK what have I found!
Arcade claw machine with really old school toys!!! lol. I call this real childhood.
Unlike here in SG, where our machines are filled with Iphone, Ipod etc. as prizes instead.

And they've got PSY everywhere, not just in Gangnam.

We decided to give this cute wooden-house restaurant a try for lunch:

Comfort food on this cold cold weather to keep us warm for our later journey:

Made our way to the subway station nearby and headed to our next destination:

Didn't take us too long before we arrived at Angkuk station!
Pardon me, but everywhere in Seoul is picture worthy.

Anyways, our purpose at Angkuk today is to visit Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)!!!

Did my research online and saw that it's a super beautiful place to go for sightseeing in Seoul.
The village's filled with traditional Korean homes that used to belong to Korean aristocracy,
and are now under protection against development.

It's one of the top 21 most recommended hotspots in Seoul, you will see why~

"Creeping" up the tiny backdoor behind the mansion:

Many cultural "museums" are also opened for public's viewing pleasure.
You can even partake in some of the activities, like painting or tea appreciation etc.

Make sure you're there early though!
We were unfortunately a little late, since we only arrived early evening.

And how major innovative + adorbs is this?!
It's a kindergarten, pre-school by the way...

Can you spot the reason for my reaction?

They've got a slide right at the door, so that the kids can slide down after school!!!
HOW EFFING COOL is this?!
Parents can be there to hug them, the moment they are down.

Awwww!!! Why didn't I have that back in my childhood days?? Not fair :(

And the poor adults just have to keep climbing stairs.
Really no joke, Korea's filled with stairs EVERYWHERE (just gotta re-emphasize on this,
'cause I'm so sick of walking up and down the steep stairs)

Well at least... There's super amazing scenery (sunset) to compensate:

We got thirsty and went to the grocery store to pick up some apples,
since Korea's known for their irresistible sweet and delicious apples:

Branded some more lol...
$27000 won for 3, meaning each apple's at about $10 SGD. SAY WHAT?!

It's HUGEEEEE!!!

Really juicy and addictive after each bite. Definitely worth the try!

Eating giant apple, I met the gigantic poodle
(actually it's normal sized poodle, but magnificent nevertheless):

Furry buddy kept me warm and fuzzy, it's uber friendly~

Back to the city streets:

They've got a Hello Kitty Cafe branch here too!

Once again, followed our gut feel and...

We were pleasantly surprised by this super cozy, homely restaurant.

Despite not knowing what they specialize in, we were convinced to settle down to see what they had to offer
(the Ajumma seems credible and was really hospitable, so we gave her the benefit of doubt)
Afterall, we've had so much BBQ the past few days, really had no idea what else to try.

It was only when the side dishes (banchan) kept coming in to fill up the table,
that I realized we are actually having bansang! The basic setting of a Korean royal cuisine:

This is real traditional that we are talking about.
The experience that you'll probably never find anywhere else other than right here in Korea.

Even the entire restaurant's layout looks like it's out of the home of a Korean drama series:

And with the awesome spread for our dinner,
it concludes my 3rd day in Korea :)

If you haven't read the first two parts: Part I, Part II

I'm looking forward to share with you on the
final post of my Korea trip, where I visited Everland
(the first theme park that I've ever been to, with a zoo in it as well!!!!)

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Oriental Traditional Massage at Tang Dynasty Spa

2013-03-26T21:00:00.000+08:00

There might be 101 ways to take a break or pamper yourself.
But whenever I feel stressed or tired, my first choice would always be massage.
'Cause I need a "pat" on my back, like literally lol

And I'm a sucker for traditional massages, it soothes my body aches and relieves my tension.
I've been to massage parlors where it felt like the therapist was merely touching my skin and it gets
on my nerves when I had to constantly go: "Press harder please." Have you experienced the same?

That's why I was really pleased with Tang Dynasty's treatment!
The therapist managed to target on relieving my sore points, while allowing me to fully relax
at the same time. I even fell asleep halfway through~

Did you know?
You should be feeling refreshed right after the session, if it was done correctly.

And I'd always opt for tea to cleanse and detox my body:

If you like classy oriental style spa like I do, you can visit
Tang Dynasty :)

**Plus! They are having a special promotion for couples too~
Ps: They don't even charge GST! http://tangdynastyspa.com/?page_id=77

Don't forget to love yourself ok? ;)

♥

Special Blogshops Feature this March

2013-03-25T06:06:00.000+08:00

So I accessorized and created my very own statement!

My first encounter with Statement Muse was actually at *Scape
(she owns a permanent retail booth there too!)

The stall grabbed my attention among the many others,
with it's wide variety of Korean-style accessories at super affordable price.

Those that I'm donning above are ranging at only around $10?
It's unbelievable! You're so gonna be so spoilt for choice at www.statementmuse.com

Since "dressing to kill" isn't a crime nor punishable,
I simply couldn't resist doing it daily:

Blythe sequin dress from www.chitzabelle.com

Especially when I came across Chitzabelle,
being fashionable became "Oh So Convenient"!

With all the dresses suitable for me to wear from work to play,
I can easily grab any piece from Chitzabelle, and be assured that it would turn heads:

And on days when I feel the mood to mix and match...
Pretty basics, properly picked and complimented can look amazing too!
Apparels from www.summerrain.com.sg

I like how the Summerrain's simple layout
speeds up my shopping process.

With such competitive prices, I simply add each item that catches my eyes right into my shopping
cart- without worrying that it would burn a hole in my pocket!

As for looking effortlessly chic,
with frequent launch on latest designs and trend, it has to be: Covertcloset.blogspot.sg

Covert Closet has managed to impress me with their diversity.
Hand-picking each unique apparel to cater to ladies of all styles:

,

Shop my suggestions today:
Statement Muse
Chitzabelle
Summerrain
Covert Closet

♥

Selling 2nd hand Camera

2013-03-24T00:53:00.000+08:00

Selling my 2nd hand Camera!

If you like the photos that I've posted on my blog, some of which
are taken with the LX3 as above :)

I'm selling it off for a really low price. Bid starts from $180,
send your best bid to peggy.hpy@gmail.com now~
(bid only if you're sure about getting it, don't bid for fun)

Note: 2nd hand, not for fussy buyers (There are some scratches, hence selling off at a low price. Camera's working in mint condition) LX3 is a semi-pro, suitable for those who would like compact sized camera
with dslr-function. Come with charger, screen protector and battery.

Thanks for viewing ☺

♥

Korea Getaway Part 2

2013-03-22T03:48:00.000+08:00

Remember my regret previously, when I was at Seoul's N Tower without my loved one by my side?
It's supposed to be a popular tourist destination for love birds.

Urban myth has it that if you bring a lock there, write you and your loved one’s name on it,
lock it on the "love locks trees" and you’ll be “locking” in your love forever.

Myth or not, I'm finally having the chance to find out for myself :)

It's even more breath-taking on winter:

This time round, we're heading to the top not just for the view but to dine
at the gorgeous revolving restaurant as well :)

Couple seating's available too:

Where you can indulge in your own privacy, away from the other patrons:

Satisfied duo after our gratifying lunch and a sip of red wine:

Went back down for a stroll, then returning to the "Love locks trees"
for our attempt at the metaphor of love:

Placing the love lock symbolises the belief of perseverance in a relationship.
But it sure takes more than just a lock for two to stay together :)

Check out the crazy stairway down, Korea's seriously filled
with ridiculously steep stairs everywhere!

Back to Myeongdong, and I was tempted to try the street stall snack~
Everyone seems to be getting it! Some snowball-looking candy biscuits.

Not bad a munch.
But bought 2 and got sick of it after awhile lol. Still not a big fan of sweet stuffs, I guess?

Continued shopping for a bit before our stomachs began to growl, again.
It's weird, we are almost forever hungry, especially when we're overseas:

So I began exploring for yet another delish casual dining restaurant!
I'm like the appointed food-hunter in Korea lol

If you're intending to visit Korea, you should definitely be adventurous too!
You'll be surprised with your find, here's ours:

Look at all the happy faces.
Seriously, this sumptuous delectable dinner for lesser than $20 each?!
Even with rice wine and beer inclusive. Who wouldn't be pleased???

We then rounded our night with the highly recommended non-verbal
comedy show in Korea, "Cookin' Nanta"!

And it was AWESOME. Indeed, not to be missed:

Unfortunately no photography was allowed, in protection of their originality and exclusivity.

Which also explains the expensive tickets!

So you really gotta see it for yourself, if you're heading Korea or when they come to SG the next time :)

We've most certainly enjoyed ourselves:

Part 3 on Korea Getaway coming up soon!

In my upcoming post, I'll be sharing on the cutest dormitory that I've ever encountered and stayed in Korea :)

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CLARIFICATION ON: Celeb blogger Peggy Heng parks car in handicap lot

2013-03-19T16:25:00.001+08:00

Find out the truth before you JUDGE or STOMP

So I woke up with this in my face, thank you very much:

What really happened:

Reached my place at 3am last night after chatting with my gf, carpark was fully taken up

all around 4-5 blocks (ALMOST ALWAYS!!! I'm usually left with just 1 lot or what? Because too many
inconsiderate people are parking illegally without seasonal coupons)

Called the authority up and told them about my plight, they AGREED to let me park
at the handicapped lot since there's 2. And it's the only ones available at such wee hours.
I would have rather parked super far away from my place other than the handicapped lot,
but the season parking is restricted around that few sections only. I was merely following instructions.

EVEN BETTER, I woke up with my mum telling me that I've got "summoned"
(or better known as ticket for illegal parking)

Imagine my rage!?!
I was like "SAY WHAT?! I CALLED HDB ENFORCEMENT LINE LAST NIGHT
AND THEY SAID IT'S OK JUST THIS ONCE?!"

THANK GOD (actually, thank myself), I DID INFORM THEM:

Instructed by HDB NOT to issue me with a notice!
WA!!! IT MUST BE GOOD KARMA.

No, not really. SERIOUSLY, Why the hell do I have to park at the handicapped lot
WHEN I PAID FOR SEASON PARKING?And now I'm getting notified for parking out of my section?
(Offence was disregarded only because I called in) OIE??!!

YOU THINK I'M VERY FREE TO CALL IN EVERYDAY to inform you that the "lot" that I paid for
is non-existent and that you need to do something about it?!

AND NOW I GOT STOMPED.
FOR WHAT?

I think stompers are getting out of hands.
Thinking of themselves as too righteous just because they can post anonymously and do not
have to be responsible for their actions?! This is WAY too unfair.

Now that I've been maligned, what do I get?
A refund from HDB for having to park at the stupid handicapped lot even though I have seasonal parking
and was supposed to be able to park at designated lots? (Handicapped lot got gold huh?
Or ten times bigger? I drive a teeny weeny Jazz, every lot is big
enough for me. For what I want to park there?!)

HDB gets to FINE illegal parked cars and EARN from them.
What do we poor residents get? What do I get?!

Do I get an apology from those idiots that cursed me,
hoping that misfortunes will befall on me?

And now I have to explain to the public,
to prevent further misunderstandings or maligning.

Just because I'm a blogger?!

Hey you know what? I am human too.
And here I am blogging every other day to provide a source of entertainment for my readers, for you.
This is my work, but does that mean that I deserve such ill treatment because you think that I put myself in public for money?! MY BLOG POSTS DON'T GENERATE BY THEMSELVES, IT'S HARD WORK. MONEY DOES NOT FLOW IN, WITH ME DOING NOTHINGNESS.

For the least, RETURN ME MY JUSTICE.

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