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M&C Cozy Den - Chicky's Kitchen

2012-05-26T17:37:00.002+08:00

In about 3 weeks time, I'll be moving in to our cozy little den.
The kitchen is newly renovated and every single item, except for the windows, is brand new. :P

Just a peak into my kitchen.. :D

Can cook rice, cook porridge, cook soup and even steam cake!

Makes me want to cook already. hahas..

Most of the Pots and Pans..

Will blog about the "un-boxing" of my HappyCall Pan soons! :D

Juicer and Kettle.

Plates and bowls from Ikea.

Mayer Sink and Tap. Use liao will become mayer anot? :p

Random Misc stuffs..

Glasses

The scissors and Korean sets are expensive! :(

Washing Machine! :D

Water Efficiency - 3 Ticks.

Fridge! :D - 4 Ticks. (Energy Saving)

That's all for Chicky's Kitchen. :D

The Cards are here!!

2012-05-24T22:52:00.000+08:00

I had always thought wedding cards come readily and all the couple have to do is to fill in names, put in envelopes and that's it. That is not the truth! Argh...

The cards and inserts come unfolded, the strings come in a bunch uncut!

200 Cards

You have the cut the strings to the correct length yourself. Hubby managed to cut the strings to correct length but we somehow don't have enough to cover all the cards. :(

The strings hubby talented-ly cut. hahas.
If I was tasked to cut them I would probably messed everything up. :p

Hubby folds the inserts I folded the cards. 280 of them..

Followed by tying each card with each insert together with a string.

Lastly have to fill in names, put the cards and map into the envelope and write address...

Which reminds me! I haven take address from my friends yet!! Oh nos!!

bellabox - May 2012

2012-05-19T04:01:00.003+08:00

Read some twitters about how awesome their May boxes are before my box arrive, was looking forward to it until I saw what's in my box. :(

I even saw a review that their box includes some Japanese brand makeup.. Why not me. :(

So this is my May BOX..

First impression. Oh they took away the pink box inside. Ok, I've no place for those boxes anyway..

Envelope! Is it something awesome like a cash voucher? Cause it's my bday month! :p

Oh. It's just mailers put in an envelop. So I was happy for no reason. -.-

I like this new bag. Can put my junks in there. :D

And there's all the items all laid out...

This was a major turnoff cause I've tried this before and it doesn't suit the condition of my scalp. :(

This looks alright. Not sure if I can use it though. Will read more about it..

This one looks rather cute. Might try it out. Hopes it's not too "rich" for me..

I can't use this item. :( Anyone wants this?

Youth guard cream. Even though it's free from Parabens, SLES, Mineral Oil, Animal Testing, Allergenic and Fragrances. I'm still wary of creams due to past experience. :(

My disappointment in every box comes with the fact that I actually choose to subscribe to Bellabox cause I've read reviews saying they focus more on makeup items. Unfortunately that's not true for my boxes. :(

I read reviews comparing a few of these subscription boxes and decide on this cause the others main focus seems to be on skincare which I find that I have unique skin that just doesn't react the same as everyone else.

For skincare it would take about 2 weeks usage to better gauge if the product suits me but makeup suitability shows rather instantly. To test if the eyeliner smudges over time or whether the lipstick stays, it just take less than a day for me to determine if the product is a go or no go.. On rarer occasions that I'm having a bad skin day, at most it's 2-3 different days of usage and I can tell if the item is truly my new favourite product. If it doesn't work for me, the damage is not that great because I don't use it day in, day out..

For skincare it just takes more effort and in the worse case, if the product doesn't suits me, my skin condition would become worse! Especially if you can't choose the product according to your skin type. E.g. 20s using skincare for 40s or combination skin using products for dry skin just doesn't work it.

Well, you may disagree with me. but there's my 2 cents worth on these samples stuffs. :D

Find out how much you can save...

2012-05-18T16:36:00.000+08:00

There's this very cool calculator that helps smokers to calculate how much they can save if they quit smoking..

Click here to check how much you can save!

All you need to do is key in how many stick you smoke a day..
It'll calculate the the amount you would save in a month and a year if you quit smoking.

If you used to smoke 1 stick a day and you quit smoking.
You would save S$16.80 a month or S$204.4 a year.
Doesn't sound like much? Average smokers that I know of smokes about 1 pack a day.
Heavy smokers can smoke 2-3 packs a day!

So if you smoke about half a pack a day and you decide to be considerate to yourself and your loved ones..
You would save S$168 a month or S$2044 a year.
S$2044! You can buy a new gadget or bring your love one out on a short distance vacation or even both!

So if you're the average smoker and finally one day you decide to be a better and healthier person.
You would save S$336 a month (Can cover utilities bill every month!) or S$4088 a year!
S$4088 can be used to do a mini makeover for the house! or you can finally have extra cash for the rainy days! No more fear of the unknown future!

Maybe you're well to do and think that S$4088 is a small sum of money where you can afford to spend. Or maybe you think spending S$4088 for leisure is acceptable and you can quit whenever you want. Or you can't stop because it makes you feel good and relives you of your stress. It's a long term habit that you can't change and wouldn't change since it suits you well up till now. Or you've tried but was unsuccessful a couple of times and you've given up totally.

Whatever the reason, you know you're just self-deceiving and slapping your own face.
It takes determination to quit. Yes it's not easy. Spending S$4088 a year putting your health and your loved ones health in danger just doesn't seem right. I'm sure there are other better and healthier ways to relive stress that may or may not cost as much.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Simple 24th Birthday.

2012-05-15T23:15:00.000+08:00

Went to work as usual. Wanted a simple birthday this year. So I didn't even let any of my colleagues know. :p Hubby came over to pick me up from work. Feeling blissful..

Terrible experience at hair salon.

2012-05-06T16:24:00.001+08:00

Needed a trim, decide to walk in to a salon at lot one. Told the staff I am rushing for time therefore will not be doing hair treatment. They say I would need a hair wash and I am alright with it. I was even agreeable to the extra 5$ for a better shampoo. Since it's situated in a mall, I would expect certain standard of service, unfortunately the neighborhood auntie shop would be much better.

1. Walked to my seat and a cup of tea was served. I was quite surprised cause I'm used to being asked if I prefer tea or plain water. Not everyone drinks tea. Needless to say, I didn't touch the cup.

2. After examining my hair a lady went to take a bottle of shampoo and let me know she'll be using that on me. That's when the ordeal begin.. She pour some water on my hair, put some shampoo and started scratching my head with her fingernails. Was so glad I decide not to do treatment! If that's how they treat one's scalp, I wonder how much torture does my scalp need to endure if I decide to go for the treatment..

3. When shampooing my hair, bits of foam drop all over me. On my dress, on my skin, I had to wipe it off on my own and she only said sorry when one huge piece of foam, fall on my chest. Too huge a piece to ignore.

4. After washing off the shampoo I was brought back to my seat. Semi blow dry my hair and left me there to wait. Yes, in an aircon room, left there to wait with hair still wet.

5. After a long wait my hair stylish comes over to trim bits of my hair and about 5mins later she left me to cut hair for another customer. To this point, yes my hair is still wet. She left clips on my hair and tell me she'll be back in a bit. Turn around and cut hair for another lady behind me.

6. This is another irritating bit. If the hairstylist is busy they could give me anyone else. There are at least another 2-3 hair stylist sitting around reading newspaper and chit chatting while I sat there and waited like an idiot.

7. After about 20mins or so, she returns to cut my hair where my next ordeal starts. I wonder if she's still a student because I've never been combed on my ear so many freaking times like it's not meat and not painful. -.-' And I don't know how but she manage scratch my face while putting serum on my hair. And I wonder how much of my hair did she tug out while blow drying my hair.

Stepped in at around 1.45pm. After so much waiting, finally came out at 3plus. Will not step in to the shop ever again. Nightmare!!

Photo Editing Aps

2012-05-05T15:13:00.000+08:00

Downloaded 2 new apps on my phone..

Photo Wonder and LINE Camera.
Both have many frames and stickers.

Only issue for LINE Camera : Photos are cropped to a Square.

I really like Photo Wonder. For the extensive amount of frames and photo edit functions..

There's a function that can make you appear slimmer, and another to make your eyes bigger and another to make your skin smoother. I did all of those in the other photo, didn't seems like much cause I really look like alien if my face is any smaller and my eyes bigger.

Alien! hahahas.

All the food photos gathers...

2012-04-30T23:47:00.001+08:00

Lazy blogger. Going to dump all the photos here and call it a day. :p I'm not even going to post every individual photo... Just going to collage most of them up and post them here. :P

Not in any sequence...

*If you're reading this at night, I would suggest you proceed if you have some snacks or supper ready.. :p

bellabox - April 2012

2012-04-28T14:17:00.000+08:00

This month's post is late because they send out the box late and I haven got the time to open it. :D

This month's theme is Flawless Beauty.
First idea that came into my mind was some really nice foundation or something like that..

Box's really heavy and I got all excited opening it. :D

The goodies for this month.

Not too happy with this product because..
I have combination and sensitive skin but this is for normal to dry skin. :(
Makes me wonder do they send the same items to everyone and if so, why did they let us fill in the beauty profile page. -.-''

Seems like a good mask, should be good enough for 1 use.

I'm quite excited about this. SPF25 PA+++. hahas
Tried on my hand, seems alright, not sticky, quite smooth actually. Going to try on my face later. :p

Yet to try this. :p Looks unique though.

These bottles made the whole box so heavy...
For some medical reason, I cannot drink this right now. :(
Anyone want to give this a try?

That's all for this month's box. Can't wait for next month's box to reach me soon! :D

Holika Holika Jewel Light Waterproof Eyeliner

2012-04-16T21:44:00.000+08:00

Bought these lovely eyeliners during a sale on Gmarket.
Couldn't resist the lure of pretty stuffs. :p

Items come bubble wrapped and with free samples for every purchase. :D

Bought Black, White (Undereye), Pink (Undereye) and Brown.

Delivery time needs improvement. Other than that, everything is fine. Colours are quite nice. Doesn't smudge until much much later when skin gets too oily. Overall, not a bad eye liner. Priced reasonably too. :) Do note that this is not like those auto liners or liquid liners.. To sharpen it, you'll need to purchase sharpener if don't have one.

With Flash.

Without Flash.

Let it stay for a little while (30sec) and tried to rub it but it stays!!

Cleaned off using Clinique's Take the day off makeup remover.

There are 2 shops you can choose from:

The Most Important Decision in My Life - Song Translation

2012-04-13T22:13:00.000+08:00

范玮琪 - 最重要的决定
作词：姚若龙作曲：陈小霞

我常在想应该再也找不到
(It often crosses my mind, that I'll never find)
任何人像你对我那么好
(anyone who treats me well like you do)
好到我的家人也被照料
(You'll even look after my family)
我的朋友还为你撑腰
(And my friends stands up for you)

你还是有一堆毛病改不掉
(There's still a hint of bad habits that you can't kick)
拗起来气得仙女都跳脚
(Even fairies can't stand your stubbornness)
可是人生完美的事太少
(However there's too little things in life that's perfect)
我们不能什么都想要
(and we can't have everything)

你是我最重要的决定
(You're the most important decision in my life)
我愿意每天在你身边苏醒
(I'm willing to wake up next to you every morning)
就连吵架也很过瘾不会冷冰
(Even fights are with passion)
因为真爱没有输赢只有亲密
(because there is no win or lose in real love, only affections)

你是我最重要的决定
(You're the most important decision in my life)
我愿意打破对未知的恐惧
(I'm willing to break my fears of the unknown)
就算流泪也能放晴将心比心
(Will care for you) - I don't know how to express this.
因为幸福没有捷径只有经营
(There's no short cut for happiness, only through maintenance)

Moving~~~

2012-04-12T17:30:00.000+08:00

Yes, we've finally gotten the keys.

As you read this ready short blog entry, we're busy packing stuffs, applying stuffs, looking for stuffs, cleaning stuffs, clearing stuffs, sourcing stuffs, working as usual, and preparing to move! :D

Took out these lovelies out from the cupboard to pack them. They are coming with us! Even though I've not found a suitable corner for them yet.. :p Defector squeezed them all into 6 super huge bags. :p

Wish us all the best! :p

Honey Color

2012-04-09T00:00:00.000+08:00

Sent in my order last week, got them in less than a week. :D

All lens comes nicely pack in their boxes..

They have an on-going promotion of Free Express Shipping for purchase above USD100. To make full use of the free shipping, I decide to purchase a few more items. :D

Automatic Contact Lens Cleaner (Pink)

Rohto Lycee Eyedrops 8mL (for Contact Lens)

They don't sell Toric lens so I got these for events/dress up days, rather than day to day wear...

Geo Angel Brown

Geo Super Angel Gray

Candy/ King Size Violet

Neo Dali Extra Black

FREE GIFT - Contact Lens Travel Case (1pc)

FREE GIFT - Contact Lens Case

Can't wait to try these babies soon. :D

Tokyo Banana

2012-04-08T00:01:00.000+08:00

Boss got these when he went back for 2 weeks. :D

Shaped like a banana, looks likes a mouse wrist rest pad.

Nice cake. :D Yummy.

2nd Nuffnang Cheque

2012-04-07T09:00:00.000+08:00

My Nuffnang Cheque came in! woohoo~~~

Doing nothing and money just comes in once in a while. It's not too bad really. :p
Especially when I'm tight on pocket money. S$50 can last me for quite a while.. This time I cashed out about 60bucks. Not bad considering I didn't need to do much. :p

If you have a blog, do consider giving nuffnang a try. I wouldn't promise you instant cash or constant payout, however when you do get a payout.. it feels like winning a small lottery, except that you didn't need to spend a single cent to purchase it. :D

Pretty Face Cosmetics Sale Apr2012

2012-04-07T00:01:00.000+08:00

Day 1's Purchase

Day 2's Purchase

My dream weight

2012-04-06T20:28:00.002+08:00

Finally manage to find a photo of me looking less chubby. Taken a few years back.. Going to keep looking at the photo and remind myself I have to lose weight. I want to be healthy again.

Cute Cookies Tin. :D

2012-04-01T00:35:00.002+08:00

I remembered eating this brand of cookies when I was young..

Recently, I came across the "cute" version. :D

Mouse and highlighter for size comparison.

Cookie's same size though. :p

Comfy Shorts and Comfy Tee

2012-03-27T00:01:00.000+08:00

I wear T-Shirts and Shorts so often that most of them start to show signs of wear... The other day I was "surfing" on Gmarket, came across some sales going on in a shop that comes with free shipping, so I bought some tops and shorts. :D

Okay, to be exact, 2 Tops and 3 Shorts. :P

Ordered on 15th March, items delivered around 9days later.

Wrapped up in black plastic..

My package.

3 Shorts

2 Tees

Bought 3 colours and Beige's my favourite out of the 3. Red is really bright. :D Blue is thicker in material and reminds me of some boys school shorts!!

Label looks a bit weird, doubt it's the original forever21. Looks small but fits alright. Quite comfy. :)

Compared blue's Size L with Red's Size M. Difference in size is not that significant.
I bought it at 10.90, now Helwa-Fashion is selling the shorts at 8.50 only! :(

As for the Tees, I will consider to purchase again cause of the price. :p
Material is thin.
Fitting and Low cut. :(
Very comfy. :)

Bought one in Pink and another one in Hot Pink. The Pink one is more Red then Pink though.. Helwa-Fashion is currently selling these comfy tees at only $6.90 each!

2004-2012.

2012-03-26T22:10:00.001+08:00

Growing up with love.

bellabox - March 2012

2012-03-25T23:09:00.000+08:00

You can read about my first bellabox here : FEB-First Box

This is March's Bella Box.

Previous box focus more on makeup.
This month's box's main items are more for Skincare/creams and stuffs.

My favourite so far, is the dermalogica toner. The rest doesn't interest me that much. :(
The S$15 would have been wasted if not for the toner really.. Retail price of the 250ml toner is about S$72. So for this 120ml it would have easily cost about S$40.

The toner is in a Spray bottle and I find that I really like toners in spray bottles! :D
They are so fuss free. :p Why don't more company have their toners in spray bottles? :(

Recently started adding a couple of derma products into my regular skincare regime.. Will blog more once I can confirm whether derma's IN or OUT for me. :)

More act cute GIFs. heh.

2012-03-20T00:09:00.001+08:00

I forgot to intro the app's name..
It's call 美图GIF. :D

Original

Sketch

Lomo

Happy Bus

Ice-Cream

Which is your favourite or least irritating to you? :p

Happycall Double Sided Pan

2012-03-19T06:45:00.000+08:00

After seeing so raves for this pan. I finally bought it when I had 2 discount coupon in Gmarket. :p After discount I only paid $52.90. :p

There were people saying they bought the pan for 70+ and I felt bad enough when I say I only paid 50+ for it. :p Anyway, there's other HCP, like the Deeper Pan or Jumbo Grill Pan and stuffs.. and they come with some Free Gifts too! :p

I've received my HCP and can't wait to use it. :p
After I move in to my new house, will try to review it. :D
Healthier home cooked food, here I come!!!

[HAPPYCALL]Special 6 Gifts ★HAP...
S$62.90

My Favourite Moisturizer

2012-03-18T23:30:00.000+08:00

BIOTHERM Aquasource For Normal/Combination Skin
Size/Price: 50ml, S$75
Purchase from: BIOTHERM counters, Online or Duty-free shop at Airport. :D

Reason for being listed as my favourite: It's suitable for my skin type, and it's not greasy. I've sensitive + combination skin. Before this, I do not use moisturizer at all, because every time I slap some on, my skin breaks out. Till recently, I found the issue! Because cream moisturizer are too rich for my skin type! When I came across this moisturizer it was as if I found GOLD.. hahas. This comes in Gel form and really does it's job of keeping my skin moisturized. :)

Don't want to waste S$75, just in case it doesn't suit you? You can now purchase the trial size (15ml) on gmarket at S$8.80 only! 15ml can use for quite a while.. :)

Previously Defector bought the special 125ml Jar from Airport, I used it for about 4-5 months! :p A 15ml size should be able to last you 1-2 weeks for you to test the effect. :)

Free gift. :D

Do you like my new skin?

2012-03-10T15:53:00.000+08:00

I've changed my blogskin again.

Should have taken a screenshot of the old one cause I don't even remember how it looks like now. :p The full dusty pink was making it too boring, old and tired looking.. so I changed to this new skin.

Hope you like it as much as I do now. Currently. Haha.
I don't know when I'll change it again though. :p