tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90895837780125160492024-03-14T02:48:50.622+08:00Strings of MemoriesChuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.comBlogger313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-3082412214245448192017-10-09T00:00:00.000+08:002018-09-12T12:49:48.879+08:00#MYCYBERSALE 2017 is Back!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Malaysia's annual largest and biggest online sale, #MYCYBERSALE is back again for the fourth time! This year, MDEC is collaborating with The National ICT Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) to organise #MYCYBERSALE 2017 which aims to boost the online shopping culture in Malaysia.</div>
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#MYCYBERSALE 2017 will kick off from 9th to 13th October. Expect crazy offers and a variety of products that are up for grabs with exclusive deals that is only available during this sales only!</div>
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Do visit #MYCYBERSALE website to find out if your favourite retailers are on board <b><a href="http://www.sushivd.com/MCS">here</a></b>.</div>
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Besides shopping, you also get a chance to win great prizes such as a trip to Korea etc. With just a minimum spend of RM100, you are entitled to 1 lucky draw!</div>
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In conjunction with #MYCYBERSALE 2017, <b><a href="https://www.sushivd.com/olive">The Olive Tree</a></b> is offering:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">10% off storewide, including FREE shipping with purchases above RM100.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">20% off with min purchase of RM300.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Free shipping to Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, China & Hong Kong with purchase above USD 50.</li>
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Established in 2015, <a href="https://www.sushivd.com/olive" style="font-weight: bold;">The Olive Tree</a> products are specially made in Australia using high quality ingredients. Harnessing the full potential and the benefits of Olive oil - one of Mother Nature’s most precious gifts, it has a long history as a healthy remedy for skincare, in addition to its culinary benefits.</div>
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All of <b><a href="https://www.sushivd.com/olive">The Olive Tree</a></b> products are free from harmful chemicals and preservatives such as Paraben, Phthalates, Sulfates (SLS, SLES, etc), petroleum, synthetic colours and fragrance. It is also cruelty free.</div>
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This unscented argan and rosehip oil body lotion is rich in Vitamins A, E and fatty acids, which is suitable for people with sensitive skin types including eczema or psoriasis. This products retails at RM 79.90 for 250ml.<br />
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<b>First impression:</b> A creamy texture that absorbs well onto the skin, this body lotion does not leave my skin feeling sticky at all. There is also not much scent to it which is just right for me as I usually prefer mild scented products.</div>
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<b><u>LAVENDER CHAMOMILE SHAMPOO</u></b></div>
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Using only the mildest ingredients, this hair shampoo is great for those with sensitive skin or scalp. Scented with lavender & chamomile essential oil, it is mild and gentle, making it suitable for babies, young children and eczema & psoriasis skin types. This hair shampoo is priced at RM89.90 for each bottle of 500ml.<br />
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<b>First impression: </b>I like the calming lavender scent which is great to de-stress after a long day at work. My hair feels clean after washing which I usually leave my hair to air dry so that I can get a whiff of the calming lavender scent from time to time before I go to bed!</div>
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<b><u>PURE OLIVE SOAP</u></b></div>
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This best selling Olive soap is hand made in small batches in Australia using the age-old method of cold process, which involves the saponification of olive oil and sodium hydroxide (Lye). </div>
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It is suitable to be used on both body & face and for all skin types, including dry or sensitive skin as it is unscented and olive oil is hypoallergenic. Each bar of handmade soap weighs approximately 100g and retails at RM 27.90 each.<br />
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<b>First impression: </b>This soap cleans really well and does not leave a layer of moisture on my skin which I dislike. My skin also doesn't feel dry when I step out of the shower as compared to using my usual body shampoos. Hopefully this shampoo will further improve my dry skin! :)</div>
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Don't miss out on the exciting deals at <a href="https://www.sushivd.com/olive" style="font-weight: bold;">The Olive Tree</a>!</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-13775976817690354412017-09-27T21:14:00.000+08:002017-09-27T21:14:29.912+08:00Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme x 11Street<div style="text-align: center;">
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When it comes to nutritional drinks, I do not like those that contains high amount of oats. I have never been a fan of oat-based drinks since young. 11Street recently collaborated with Kinohimitsu to promote general wellness. Thanks to 11street for sending over the Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme over for me to try :)<br />
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<b>What is Superfood Supreme?</b></div>
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A nutritional multigrain beverage that promotes healthy bones, joints and muscles, enabling you to stay active to explore life with excitement and energy regardless of age. It is:</div>
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Superfood Supreme is recommended for athletes or exercise enthusiasts, the elderly, those who are undergoing physiotherapy / rehabilitation, and those who have joint stiffness / muscle weakness.</div>
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It contains 7 colours plant based ingredients along with health-promoting micronutrients and antioxidants power that help to maintain vitality and good health.</div>
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<li><b>Raspberry (Red):</b> Good for heart healf</li>
<li><b>Mangosteen, Blueberry & Elderberry (Purple):</b> Good for joint health & anti-ageing</li>
<li><b>Yellow Pea (Yellow):</b> Good for immunity & muscle strength</li>
<li><b>Black Sesame Seed & Blackberry (Black):</b> Good for memory</li>
<li><b>Brown Rice & Cocoa (Brown):</b> Good for digestive health</li>
<li><b>Oat (White):</b> Good for cholesterol level</li>
<li><b>Wheatgrass (Green):</b> Good for bone & teeth health</li>
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During my first time opening the product, I did not know where was actually a scoop inside the tin as it was buried inside the powder...haha! Just by mixing 2 scoops into 150-200ml of cold or lukewarm water, you will be able to enjoy the beverage right away. Since it is in powder form, it does clump together when added with water but you just have to mix it properly :)</div>
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Although this product contains both oats and black sesame which I am not keen of especially when eaten in concentrated amount, Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme does not have the overpowering taste of this two ingredients as it is mixed together with other ingredients as well. I am currently enjoying this taste because it reminded me of roasted brown rice.</div>
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I would drink Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme especially when I need to workout. Since it can be used as a meal replacement as well, I would drink the beverage one hour before my workout once a week, as by the time my workout finishes, it will be past dinner time already.</div>
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At the same time, I am also thinking to start consuming the Superfood Supreme as a breakfast replacement meal since I don't eat breakfast (which is bad). </div>
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Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme is lactose free, soy free, cholesterol free and trans fat free.</div>
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Kinohimitsu Superfood Supreme (500g) is available for purchase on 11Street:</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-27513495953009331502017-09-23T16:32:00.002+08:002017-09-23T16:33:21.592+08:00[Sneak Peek] NYX In Your Element Palette<div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently, NYX Malaysia held 'In Your Element' concept runway show. I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of NYX latest line of eyeshadow palettes at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.</div>
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Roshar, a makeup artist whom hails from LA showcased his bold interpretation using the 6 different elements palette on the models.</div>
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Each palette is packed with 12 blendable colour combinations inspired by earth's elements.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Featuring 12 oceanic tones from the softest sea foam to the brightest blue, these shades are versatile for different events!</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">This gorgeous metallic palette is perfect for a night out.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">An overall harmonious palette that features rich & blendable eyeshadow for an endless array of day-to-night look.</li>
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For more updates. follow NYX Professional Makeup Malaysia on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nyxcosmeticsmalaysia/">Facebook</a></b> & <b><a href="http://www.instagram.com/nyxcosmetics_my/">Instagram</a></b>!</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-7976410978099747632017-09-11T20:47:00.000+08:002017-09-11T20:48:00.716+08:00Mamonde - Journey of Flowers @ Parkson KLCC + New Products<div style="text-align: center;">
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Mamonde recently opened another beauty counter at Parkson KLCC which is a reflection of its latest brand concept 'Journey of Flowers'.</div>
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This latest concept ‘Journey of Flowers’ aims to improve customers’ experience when visiting the boutiques or beauty counters so that they are able to immerse themselves in the vitality and beauty of flowers which are used in Mamonde products. </div>
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Among the key highlights of the new flagship store in Myeong-dong include a Signature Flower Zone – an educational section where customers get to learn about flowers, Scent Zone – a sensory area where customers can satisfy their sense of smell with Mamonde’s aromatic flower scents and also a DIY Fun Zone where customers can customise their pouch and postcards with unique floral and nature inspired designs.</div>
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“Journey of Flowers, is a new concept that moving forward all Mamonde sales outlets globally willadopt. Malaysia is the third country after Korea and Singapore to adopt this new concept with the opening of our 6th counter here at Parkson KLCC. We hope customers who visit our new counter here will be inspired by the flowers which the brand advocates and we are aiming for a greater acceptance of the brand,” said Celine Diong, Brand General Manager of Mamonde Malaysia.</div>
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Mamonde also launched two new products which are <b>Flower Pop Eye Brick</b> and F<b>lower Pop Blusher </b>which is currently available at all Mamonde beauty Counters Nationwide.</div>
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A newly formulated blusher that offers an array of fresh colours to brighten up your complexion. It is developed using highly pure powder materials and special grinding technology alongside an oil binder that functions to bind powder particles resulting in a clear, pure and sheer colour on the cheek.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Moreover, the Mamonde Flower Pop Blusher is also formulated using the Flexible Binder System to hold powder particles in ensuring a clear and longer lasting colour on the skin surface. Contrary to other blushers, this Flower Pop Blusher contains no shimmering pearls, but it comes with a coat of camellia oil that promises a glowing complexion once applied onto the cheek.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Packaged in a clear, see-through round casing, the Mamonde Flower Pop Blusher, which also comes with floral fragrances, offers customers 6 different shades of colours, namely No.1 Pansy, No.3 Daisy, No.5 Peony, No.6 Camellia, No.7 Rose B ay, No.8 Ginger. </span></div>
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<b><u>Mamonde Flower Pop Eye Brick (2.3g*4), RM99</u></b></div>
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A multipurpose, portable eyeshadow quad that is developed using the highly blendable formula alongside exquisite pearls and colours for easy eye makeup.</div>
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Unlike any other ordinary eyeshadow, the Mamonde Flower Pop Eye Brick comes with a smooth and moist texture that does not irritate the skin around the eyes area, nor does it leave any traces of powder upon application over the eyelids.</div>
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In addition, its White Flower Complex (which comprises Madonna Lily, Edelweiss and Lily Magnolia) helps keep the skin around the eyes moisturised. Application over the eyelids is made easy, even for makeup beginners – with just a single touch, this fine, smooth baked powder that is combined with the highly- pigmented formula, blends evenly on the skin to give it a rich saturated colour without looking heavy and mottled on the eyes. </div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-34851343950736660372017-08-30T08:30:00.000+08:002017-09-06T19:07:35.749+08:00[Review] Althea Petal Velvet Powder <div style="text-align: center;">
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I was really excited when I got to know that Althea came up with the first of their very own product range, the <b><a href="http://my.althea.kr/petal-velvet-powder">Petal Velvet Powder</a></b>! Using the national flower of Korea as the main ingredient, it has many benefits which is:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Helps to <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">repair </span></b>damaged skin cells and restore elasticity to premature aging skin.</li>
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Upon unboxing, the packaging is simple & cute, plus it is <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">secured</span></b> nicely with a sticker inside so the powder does not come out during shipping of the product. A fluffy <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">puff</span></b> is included inside the product too!</div>
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It has a slight <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">scent</span></b> which is quite pleasant and <span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>not overpowering</b></span>. Since I am quite sensitive to fragranced items, the powder's fragrance is <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">mild</span></b> :) The texture of the powder is <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">lightweight</span></b> and goes on really well onto my skin.<br />
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First time powdering it on my hand. The product does not leave a white powdery layer on the skin as this is just for photo showcase purpose :)</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">It is <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">non-comedogenic</span></b> which I am glad for since my skin is quite sensitive and pores get clogged easily...with this my skin does not act up.</li>
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Most of the time after BB cushion, I will use a <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">brush</span></b> instead of the puff to sweep the powder across my face instead of using the puff as it is much quicker <strike>cause I am lazy at times</strike>.<br />
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Retailed at RM 16, the Althea Petal Velvet Powder (3g) is really worth it! Personally, I would repurchase this when it runs out. Get yours today at <a href="http://my.althea.kr/petal-velvet-powder"><b>http://my.althea.kr/petal-velvet-powder</b></a></div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-76506079559461018962017-08-20T16:45:00.000+08:002017-08-20T17:10:10.477+08:005 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Tokyo Disneyland / DisneySea<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had my first Disney experience while in Tokyo. Since Disney has two theme parks, my initial plan was a 2D1N plan to get an evening pass for Disneyland and then next day a full day pass for DisneySea. However, in the end I chose to do a 3D2N journey to Disney while purchasing a 2-days pass so I don't have to rush around.</div>
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<li>Purchase your ticket <b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">beforehand</span></b>. I got mine at the Disney store in Shibuya which provides actual ticket so that I could enter immediately. </li>
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<li>You may also purchase tickets online via the <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/" style="font-weight: bold;">official website</a><b> </b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(except between 3am-5am JST)</i></span> or using websites like <b><a href="http://invol.co/clMmF">Klook</a></b> to get it at a discounted price.</li>
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<li>You <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">cannot</span></b> visit both Disneyland and DisneySea in one day using the same ticket.</li>
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<li> You will have to <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">select</span></b> which park you would like to visit for your 1-day pass.</li>
<li>I <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">specified</span></b> the dates I wanted to visit each park so it is clearly stated on my ticket. Don't go to the wrong park!</li>
<li>Unless you purchase 2 different passes, your can visit both park within one day. But that is really <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">expensive</span></b> and not worth it.</li>
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<li>Personally, I feel that it would be better to spend the <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>entire da</b><b>y</b></span> at one park so that you get the full experience. I will write about the differences of each park in a separate blog post.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Accomodation</b></span></div>
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<li>To get to Urayasu city, it was about 1 hour+ journey via <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">train</span></b> from Shibuya. I decided to book an accommodation at <b><a href="https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?landmark=900054804&aid=1340188&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1">MYSTAYS Shin-Urayasu Conference Center</a>.</b></li>
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<li>This is because after spending a full day in Disneyland / DisneySea, I did not want to spend my time <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">commuting back</span></b> to Shibuya and then doing the same thing the next day. I would be <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">dead tired</span></b> by then.</li>
<li>Also, it is much more <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>affordable</b> </span>compared to Disney Resort. As nice as the Disney resort looks, the pricing is just too high for me to afford. </li>
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<li>Besides that, <b><a href="https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?landmark=900054804&aid=1340188&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1">MYSTAYS</a></b> also provide <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">free shuttle bus</span></b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(scheduled)</i></span> to Disneyland and DisneySea <i style="font-size: small;">(around 20 mins depending on traffic) </i>which is a plus point on why I booked the place.</li>
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<li>To head back to the hotel, it is still free but we have be at the meeting point around Maihama train station and wait for the bus.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Don't go during the <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Japan school holidays or weekends</span><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"> </span></b>as it will be super crowded. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Scheduled temporary closure of certain rides / attractions <b><a href="http://info.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/schedule/stop/stop_list.html">here</a></b>.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">There is no such thing as purchasing a fast pass unlike Universal Studios. You will have to <strike>work</strike> <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">walk </span></b>for it. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Rides that have a fast pass will have a fast pass machine located <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">next to</span></b> the ride.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Each fast pass will indicate the <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">time slot</span></b> allocated for you. Make sure to go to that ride before the time period ends!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Fast pass can run out quickly, so do <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">prioritize</span></b>!</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"> There will be a <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">barcode</span></b> printed at the back which you have to scan in the machine and a fast pass will be printed out for your ride. The fast pass must be <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">given to the staff </span></b>before your enter.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">If you want to go back to the <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">same ride</span></b>, you either have to queue, or get another fast pass (if it has not run out yet).</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Not all rides have fast pass so you can go ahead and queue for other rides while waiting for your slot once you have gotten the fast pass.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Also, here is a time period you have to <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">wait</span></b> before getting the another fast pass. You can't go to each fast pass station and expect to get the fast pass immediately.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Attire:</b> Wear <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">comfortable shoes</span></b> as there is a lot of walking to do! </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Food:</b> Definitely not cheap but some of the stalls are<b style="color: #f6b26b;"> reasonable </b>if you don't mind having snacks instead of proper meal. I purchased about 2-3 onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) from the convenience store before making my trip to Disneyland / Disneysea.</li>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-7390944209094645922017-08-15T10:56:00.003+08:002017-08-20T14:39:41.671+08:00Curél Sebum Care Series Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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During my stay in Japan, I came across Curél and used their Foaming Hand Wash which was pretty good but I did not purchase as my luggage was already packed! However, I found out that recently, Curél is officially available for sale in Malaysia by KAO :)<br />
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I am using the Curél Sebum Care Trial Kit which contains Foaming Wash (90ml), Lotion (30ml) & Moisture Gel (30ml). The Hypoallergenic Formula is suitable for sensitive skin as the pH is closest to the skin. It is also free from fragrance, colorant and alcohol!<br />
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It is designated for sensitive, oily skin which is constantly plagued by excess sebum, blackheads & enlarged pores. The Sebum Care series helps to control excess sebum secretion while strengthening skin barrier function for a calmer and more comfortable skin condition throughout the day.</div>
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My combination skin always gets oily especially during later in the day. I have tried it for a couple of days, which seems to help in controlling my excessive sebum! Anyhow, I like the fact that the product is lightweight and my skin does not feel that oily by the end of the day.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Sebum Care Foaming Wash:</b> Ultra fine foam with sebum solvent to thoroughly cleanse dirt and excess sebum while protecting Ceramide.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Oil & Acne Control:</b> Contains ingredient to control stickiness caused by excessive sebum and reduces acne occurrence.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Reduce Skin Sensitivity:</b> Contains Eucalyptus extract that moisturize & boost skin's ability to produce Ceramide.</li>
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I look forward to use this product more often as the Curél Sebum Care range is the culmination of more than 30 years of dermatological research!<br />
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-79893042971245247652017-08-05T10:00:00.000+08:002017-08-06T15:47:39.202+08:00[Review] Sudio Regent Wireless Headphones<div style="text-align: center;">
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As usual, noise cancellation is a priority for me and Sudio has once again proved itself useful especially when I need to concentrate on work without any external distraction. Unless, someone is shouting in front of your face.</div>
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Sound quality is better as compared to some of the previous models. The bass is decent, and sound it pretty clear. Since the headphones are foldable, I am able to fit it into my handbag and bring it around.</div>
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The battery last up to 24 hours, which I have not used for that long hours yet as lazing on the bed is quite inconvenient with headphones. I still prefer Sudio earphones for that. Even when wearing the headphones normally as usual, it gets uncomfortable after a while as the headphone presses onto my ears quite tightly. So far, I have used it up to a couple of hours (not everyday) and then leaving it without charge for a few days and it still works well, as compared to some device where the battery just dies flat without charging.</div>
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A quick charge just required 10 minutes and full charge about 2 hours. If it runs flat, there is still an option of using the aux cable and plugging it into the device but that is my final resort as I prefer the wireless freedom of the headphones.</div>
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Design wise, Sudio has always their classic minimal signature which is also clearly present in Sudio Regent with a sleek white overall and touch of gold. It can also be jazzed up with the variety of interchangeable caps which is pretty simple to remove and install. Obviously, I went with marble :)</div>
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For more information, visit <b><a href="https://goo.gl/WXrfy5">Sudio</a></b> and receive 15% off your purchase during your checkout for purchase of any Sudio products using the code "<b>lichuen15</b>"</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-3940277078153632142017-07-16T21:03:00.001+08:002017-07-16T22:19:31.338+08:00Groove along with ARRIVAL to The Music of ABBA! + Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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I recall my dad blasting away songs in the car cassette tape from the legendary and globally-renowned pop band ABBA, whom were famed for classic hits like Mamma Mia, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, and Dancing Queen among others. Of course, I eventually began singing along to these songs while I was younger with my parents especially during road trips!</div>
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Though the band members parted ways in 1982, ABBA has remained one of the most influenced music group, an iconic band of the 70s, thanks to its varied musical genres that managed to reach out to a wide range of audiences The music of ABBA is still relevant today and listen by fans over the world.</div>
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This September, AC Music Entertainment will bring you the international hit tribute musical Arrival from Sweden – The Music of ABBA. Arrival from Sweden, is a renowned ABBA tribute band, celebrates all ABBA greatest hits and previously unreleased song included “Just a Notion”, directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA.</div>
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This tribute show debuted in 1995 and already been seen by over million people, globally. Fans of the band in Malaysia will get to relive the golden days with the favorite hits like Money Money Money, SOS and even Super Trouper soon! Reminisce the days of the 70s as you enjoy Arrival from Sweden – The Music of ABBA. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Show Date:</b> 1st September – 3rd September, 2017</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Venue:</b> Plenary Hall, KLCC</span></div>
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There is just so much to see in Tokyo! Starting off my Japan blog post with the places I have visited in Shibuya & Harajuku. Rows of multi-story shops that goes up and underground, there is just not enough time to explore everything. Every corner I turn there is something interesting at sight. </div>
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During my trip to Tokyo, I decided to record the moments and some of the areas I went to. Excuse the not-so-professional recording and video editing...still getting used to this :) I haven't touched any video editing software ever since I graduated..haha.</div>
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Located outside the Hachiko exit of Shibuya station, it was quite empty when I went there around 9am as it was a weekday so I quickly grab a photo as I could see groups of tourist arriving shortly after. Just opposite the <b><u>Hachiko Memorial Statue</u></b>, there is the <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Shibuya City Tourism Association</b> (opens at 10am) in an outstanding green train car where you can get the map of Shibuya & Harajuku area. The personnel will recommend you the must visit places and attractions around :)</div>
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The mainstream one is <b><u>Starbucks</u></b> which I took my video recordings at . However, Starbucks can be extremely crowded with tourist alike.</div>
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You may hop over to Shibuya Station for a good view as well. Don't take out your Pasmo card just yet...look for the <b><u>Ginza metro line</u></b> sign and walk up a flight of stairs and you will be at the first floor with a bunch of shops. <b>Do not go all the way up to the Ginza line!</b> Keep to your right where you will see a long walkway ramp which has windows and continue your way there. However, the windows have wires which sort of obstruct the view...but a good spot for photo :)</div>
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If you are getting off from the Ginza train to Shibuya station, you will spot a huge graffiti on the right wall. Just opposite it on the left is the window to view the Shibuya crossing :)</div>
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<b><u>Shibuya Hikarie Sky Lobby</u></b> is a nice spot for a city view as well, best of all it is FREE! At the corner of the view point, there is an escalator & stairs which leads one level down. The windows at that level are much cleaner for photo taking which I personally recommend :)</div>
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After that, take the elevator down to explore the space and department stores. There was a few exhibitions at level 8 which is FOC as well! The department stores also have interesting selection of items along with beautifully decorated restaurants.</div>
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Saw some interesting apartments as I got lost around Shibuya area...basically just went off route from google maps and ended up at the quieter area of Shibuya. Continued walking and ended up at <b><u>Bunkamura</u></b>, which I did not go into the museum as it didn't pique my interest plus there is a fee to pay.<br />
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If you are a <b><u>Disney</u></b> fan, check out this store! Instead of buying Disneyland / Disneysea tickets online which you still have to exchange it for the actual ticket when you arrive at Disneyland, this store in Shibuya allows you to purchase the actual ticket where you can enter Disneyland without queueing for tickets. The ticket counter is located at the top floor of the Disney store.</div>
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From Shibuya Station, it is just a 20 minutes walk to <b><u>Yoyogi Park</u></b>. Lots of greens and flowers for the eyes to feast on. Plus..not forgetting the cute dogs too! It is a good way to start your morning. How I went on my route was <i>Shibuya > 7 evelen (breakfast) > Yoyogi Park > Meiji Shrine > Harajuku</i>. Since the weather was still cold when I went in early June, it was a nice stroll in the park :)</div>
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It was quite sad that the <b><u>Meiji Shrine</u></b> is under major renovations until 2019 according to <a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/event/construction.html">Japan Guide</a>. Since it was under major removations, there wasn't really much impact to it. However, there was a ongoing bonzai exhibition where most of it are over a few hundred years old. There was one that was about 500 years old!<br />
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I would recommend going into the <b><u>Meiji Jingu Inner Garden</u></b> where you will have to pay a small fee (500 yen) but it is worth it!</div>
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It was the season for <i>Hanashobu</i> (irises) and it was beautiful! Besides the iris garden, there are also ponds and gazebo which you can take in the sight & serenity of the garden.</div>
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After exiting Meiji Jinggu, I walked over to <b><u>Harajuku Station</u></b> to check out the unique design of the train station. Along with visiting the famous <b><u>Takeshita Street</u></b>, it was so crowded even though it was a weekday! The shops were filled with so many cute stuff...though I felt that the clothes were quite pricey. Had some delicious crepes there and then exited Takeshita Street to explore the rest of Harajuku.<br />
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Went over to <b><u>LINE Friends Store</u></b> to hang out with Brown :P<br />
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Popped by <b><u>Alice on Wednesday</u></b> and stumbled across <b><u>Princess One Spoon</u></b> shop while walking around the small streets of Harajuku. I somehow ended up on <b><u>Omotesando</u></b>, which is an upscale area. Not within my range of expenditure so it was just a quick stroll around the area. </div>
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I find the shops off Takeshita street especially in those alleys heading towards Omotesando more interesting and have much more characteristics to it :)</div>
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After almost an entire day of walking, my feet hurt. Stopped by at <b><u>Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku</u></b> to check out their rooftop terrace while getting a cup of coffee to sit and relax. The atmosphere is really relaxing with a nice view.</div>
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Dinner at Ichiran Ramen to experience the private booth. Ramen was really good too :)<br />
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Continued walking around Harajuku and also bought some cute T-shirts while making my way back to Shibuya after dinner :) Did not shop much in Harajuku as it was pretty pricey..especially if you are earning in MYR. Quality wise, the items are really good.</div>
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To achieve Happy Skin, begin your skincare regime with a perfectly-cleansed face. Neutrogena® Deep Clean®, the brand’s iconic deep-cleansing range, offers a wide selection of cleansers and makeup removers to address different concerns and skin types. Every woman is unique; therefore she deserves something that matches her skin’s needs.</div>
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“As the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand, we believe beauty starts with healthy skin – a condition which gives women a lot of positive energy in their daily lives. Imagine looking into the mirror every morning to see healthy and radiant skin, wouldn’t your mood naturally lift and your day start better? Indeed, healthy skin has the power to make one happy and that’s why our latest campaign advocates Happy Skin 24/7 with Neutrogena®,” said Julia Teo, Associate Marketing Director of Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies.</div>
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Teo added: “Through our fashion debut at Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival, we hope to demonstrate the inner-joy of having healthy, great-looking skin, a result of using Neutrogena® skincare, and share it with Malaysian women -- what better way to do this than to come up with a fashion collection, inspired by the concept of Happy Skin”! On the reason behind leveraging on fashion to express the essence of Neutrogena®’s latest campaign, Teo said, “It’s undeniable that women and fashion go hand in hand. Through our fashion collection, we want to tell every Malaysian woman that she can count on Neutrogena® to put her best face forward”.</div>
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“Happy Skin is something that lasts through all seasons – it’s definitely not a fleeting trend. So we hope to show through our designer’s fashion collection that it’s possible to keep your skin healthy with Neutrogena®, look amazing and stay happy all the time! We have tied up with Kittie Yiyi and Hazzer Wan Lee – two unique designers who draw their inspiration from things that intrigue them in creating interesting prints and colours! Thanks to their creativity and hard work, we will see how they bring the youthfulness and joy of Neutrogena®’s Happy Skin 24/7 concept to life tonight,” continued Teo.</div>
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Kittie Yiyi’s quirky sense of humour translates into her designs, which are often joyful and loud, yet smart. The Raffles Design Institute KL graduate’s motto is: “Whatever you decide to wear, make sure it makes you happy!” Kittie’s collection is inspired by the quintessential beach girl on a holiday. Coming from a faraway beach land, she wanders into the city in her flowy, comfy loose-fitting outfits. Her happiness is infectious – and it shows in the way she dresses. Featuring flared silhouettes, ruffles, cheerful stripes and heart-shaped prints, the collection flaunts the beach girl’s confidence in her own skin with transparent details and cut-outs. </div>
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From left to right: Ashley Goh, Assistant Brand Manager of Neutrogena® Malaysia; Christy Yong, Marketing Manager, Consumer, Johnson & Johnson; Julia Teo, Associate Marketing Director, Johnson & Johnson; Hazzer Wan Lee, Local Fashion Designer; Dato’ Nancy Yeoh, President of STYLO International; Raghu Krishnan, Country Director, Consumer, Johnson & Johnson; and Kittie Yiyi, Local Fashion Designer accompanied by models with Neutrogena® Happy Skin 24/7 Collection.</div>
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Watch Neutrogena® Happy Skin 24/7 fashion debut at Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival 2017 online! Details at Neutrogena® Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram:</div>
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When it comes to night photography or any form of photography under bad lighting conditions, it is quite disheartening when the mobile phone camera does not perform as expected.</div>
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Although small in size, it is lightweight and portable which is suitable for people like me who are constantly on the go!</div>
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iBlazr2 is available for sale on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IblazrMalaysia/">iBlazar Malaysia FB Page</a></b> and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2mOljVG">Lazada</a></b> @ RM 269. Also, there are additional accessories for sale such as cold shoe mount, which you can mount it up to your DSLR as well!</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-15176684290258904742017-06-19T18:40:00.002+08:002017-07-10T21:49:06.742+08:00Mamonde Malaysia x 11street<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have been using Mamonde products for a while and sometimes I find it quite a hassle to go all the way to their branch in shopping malls as parking is always the issue especially during the weekend. As of June 2017, Mamonde Malaysia has expanded its market presence online through a partnership with <a href="http://www.11street.my/">11street</a>.<br />
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With the launch of Mamonde in this online marketplace, there will be up to 57 Mamonde skincare, makeup and optional care items that are available for online purchase. Besides that, there is also exclusive items that are only available online such as Rose Water Toner (500ml), AC Balance Spot Serum (15ml), AC Balance Spot Patch (12 patches) and the Colour Tone Up Base (30ml).</div>
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Butterfly Project turns 4 this year! As usual there is a celebration held to commemorate the milestone achieved with the Butterfly Project bloggers. I did not miss the chance to get my invitation too since it has been a while that I have met up with them :)</div>
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Yellow & floral headband was the theme and everyone dressed up! Was contemplating what to wear and I manage to find a yellow top to suit the colour theme :) The party was held at Hello Deer at Damansara Uptown. </div>
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<a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> is the sponsor for the Butterfly Project Birthday Party. Inspired by the male Chidori bird which spends a big part of its life away from the family in search of a safe place to build the family nest, the father bird would give his life to raise his family and protect them from predators.</div>
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Just like the story above, <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> was created by a father who wanted to protect and provide daily care products for his previous children. The founder of <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> realized that the best way was to create quality, customised child-safe and paraben free products.</div>
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Tammy, the Butterfly Project Mama-san giving an opening speech.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> products is universal a.k.a suitable for all age groups. It is a product for a complete family ranging from products suitable for babies and those suitable for adults. <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> uses colours to guide users especially kids on the usage of their products. Blue is for body use, green for hair and red is red alert which needs adult supervision when using. All of <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> products are made in Korea and it is paraben free.</div>
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Plants & herbs extract is one of the main ingredients in <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> products. Using the highest grade of essential oil to bring in the fragrance to the product, children can use the products without harm. <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/">Jerlynn'L</a> products also contains 4x Ceramide III to help attract and retain moisture in skin plus helps to improve the skin's elasticity.</div>
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Everyone got to open their presents after the session. Look at my happy face...haha. Did a live session on Instagram showing the products I got from <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/" style="text-align: justify;">Jerlynn'L</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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Products I got from <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/" style="text-align: justify;">Jerlynn'L</a> are:<br />
Body Wash - Plants & Herbs Extract (500ml) @ RM 119<br />
Hair Wash Scalp Care (300ml) @ RM 79<br />
Bugs No More (100ml) @ RM 49<br />
Daily Moisture Lotion (100ml) @ RM49<br />
Hair Conditioner & Detangler - Plants Extract (100ml) @ RM79<br />
Face Moisture Soothing Cream (50ml) @ RM 119</div>
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Food & desserts are a must during a party! The food was delicious and it was great to sit down and catch up with the bloggers :)</div>
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So far, I have used 4 out of 6 products given by <a href="http://www.jerlynnl.com/" style="text-align: justify;">Jerlynn'L</a> and these are my thoughts of them:</div>
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<b>Hair Wash Scalp Care:</b> As the weather in Malaysia is very humid, my hair gets oily very fast especially during crazy hot weathers! With this scalp care shampoo, I love the cooling/minty effect it has on my scalp which makes my hair feels more refreshed :)</div>
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<b>Daily Moisture Lotion:</b> The lotion is lighweight and not heavy or sticky. The lavender scent is calming too! I usually use it on the upper body as my legs are pretty dry which needs a more moisturizing cream. This lotion is good for daily use.</div>
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<b>Bugs No More:</b> This is very handy for me as I am the type of person who attract mozzies like crazy! At camps or hiking, all the mosquitoes and bugs will attack me first :( With this, I can just spray it every 2 hours to keep the bugs away!</div>
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Some of the products are at 50-100ml which makes it super convenient for traveling! I will bring some over during my trip to Japan next week!</div>
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For more information about Jerlynn'L, do visit their<br />
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p.s: Enjoy 20% off with purchase of any normal price items and experience a complimentary Hand Paraffin Treatment (worth RM 107) by showing the unique code of '<b>JerlynnL17</b>' to the personal care consultant at Jerlynn'L outlet.</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-2048199070643605902017-05-08T21:57:00.001+08:002017-07-09T01:05:56.663+08:00Pancake Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
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It was a sunny morning after my weekend hike. Instead of the usual breakfast, I decided to spruce it up a little since I had a jar of granola left. Usually I would have the granola with yogurt and fruits but since I had a little more free time than usual, I thought why not mix the granola with pancake? </div>
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The Lavender Honey Granola I gotten from <b><a href="http://invol.co/clxzG">Amazin'Graze</a></b> made the pancake extra <b>YUMMY</b> as the heat from the pancake enhanced the taste of the granola especially the lavender. Usually I get bored with pancake quickly as the taste it pretty one dimensional. But with granola in the mix, the pancake has more texture and depth to it! I also drizzled some honey for extra sweetness.</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-54993321341724253712017-05-04T20:26:00.000+08:002017-07-09T01:05:25.183+08:00KAO MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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Looking at the computer screen for long hours cause the eyes to feel tired easily. Especially in this world of technology, many factors affects the eye health. KAO MegRhythm is a product from Japan that helps relieve tired eyes. </div>
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I have been seeing many people rave about the Steam Eye Mask and finally gotten around to try it. KAO MegRhythm is available in 5 different scents with different functions which are:</div>
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Once opened, the steam eye mask will immediately start to heat up on its own! The patterned area is to be faced on the outer part. The design or pattern of the product can be improved indefinitely but can be overlooked for the time being as the function is good!</div>
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This white area is to face inwards. The holes are the ear strap, so that you can secure the eye mask accordingly.</div>
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So far, I have only tried the Lavender-Sage scented steam eye mask. Initially, I wasn't a fan of the scent. However after putting it on and relaxing, the scent did not bother me much anymore. In fact, it actually calms me down and I can sleep better as I have been having sleep issues as of late due to work stress. If you are not a fan of artificial scents then just go for the unscented one. The warm sensation plus steam dispersed helps to sooth my eyes and keeps me calm.</div>
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Personally I love to use the steam eye mask before bedtime as once I put on the eye mask, I won't feel the urge to play with my phone if I am unable to sleep. It definitely helps in making me feel well rested the next day :)</div>
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KAO MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask can also be used during power naps at work and while traveling on the plane! This came just in time where I can definitely use this during my long flight in June.</div>
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KAO MegRhythm is available for purchase online at <b><a href="http://www.lazada.com.my/kao-malaysia-official-store/">Lazada</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.11street.my/store/megrhythm">11street</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.lmall.my/store/megrhythm">Lmall</a></b>. It is also available in-store at Aeon Wellness and Watsons nationwide. For more updates on KAO MegRhythm, visit their FB Page at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/megrhythm.my">http://www.facebook.com/megrhythm.my</a></div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-75339309186931344522017-04-16T17:02:00.000+08:002017-07-09T21:43:47.380+08:00Veet Sensitive Touch Electric Trimmer Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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While attending the Veet Sensitive Touch workshop previously, I also had the opportunity to test out the product thanks to Veet Malaysia! After trying it out for a few weeks, below is my verdict on this product!</div>
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According to Veet, the 6mm & 16mm blade is suitable for eyebrow trimming & shaping. The comb attachment is to trim the eyebrows to a more uniformed length, while just using the blade only will help to trim unwanted hairs and also shape the eyebrows accordingly.</div>
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Based on the TVC that Veet shown, it seemed very effortless and easy to be used. However it was not the case for me. The comb attachment helped to trim my eyebrows which was convenient, but the shaping part was tricky. The blade couldn't reach certain part of the brows and it wasn't a clean trim as I still could see the leftover stubs since my brows are quite thick.</div>
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I didn't want to risk on overdoing it as I have already accidentally trimmed off a quarter of my top brow previously :( You will need time and patience to achieve a good trim & shape which wasn't really what the ad has shown. Especially when I am rushing for time, it will be quite stressful to use this on my brows. But, it is alright if it is just a few strays and I can get it off quickly.</div>
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I would consider my skin to be sensitive as I did waxing on my eyebrows before and the redness literally stayed on for almost half the day! With Veet Sensitive Touch, I can be worry-free about this thing happening. I still prefer threading as it gives a clean shape and also removes my stray eyebrow hairs effectively without the need of constantly trimming it. I noticed that with the trim, my eyebrow hair grows quicker as compared to threading as it is removed from the root.</div>
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Suitable for bikini line trimming and shaping, I prefer to use it with the comb attachment as it is a sensitive area. So far the trim is good but I can't comment for shaping wise as I have been busy with work and no chance to go for a swim yet!</div>
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As the trimming heads can be cleansed with water, I can also use it at other body areas such as the armpit and upper lip. I don't like to thread the upper lip as my skin is sensitive and prone to breakout after threading at the area. With Veet Sensitive Touch, I do not have that issue anymore :)</div>
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When I am too busy to go for waxing, I like to use the trimmer for my underarms for a quick-fix. Although the product is not meant for my hairy legs, I also use it occasionally especially when I am rushing out and can see a few obvious leg hair around..haha.</div>
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As a trimmer I find it very convenient to be used on the go. However, for eyebrow shaping I still prefer threading as it gives a cleaner look.</div>
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Moving towards its fifth year, the Paddle Pop Young Builders Award was launched with “Unity for a Greener Future” as its theme. It is an annual national competition targeted at primary school children, that promotes environmental awareness as kids design and build creative structures made from used and recyclable materials.</div>
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The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017 is a platform to educate primary school kids on the various materials that can be reused, repurposed and recycled in fun and innovative ways. This year, the participants’ design must exhibit how the chosen structure is enhanced with local elements that promote unity within a school environment while promoting the message on the importance of a greener future.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shiv Sahgal, Marketing Director, Foods & Refreshment, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd. emphasizing on the importance of recycling that should be nurtured from an early age at the launch of Young Builders Award 2017</span><br />
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According to Mr Shiv Sahgal, Marketing Director, Foods and Refreshment, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd, “The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award challenges young minds in the hopes of unleashing their creativity to bring a new lease of life to materials that would otherwise be thrown away thoughtlessly. We hope that this year’s theme where participants have to build a robot with everyday waste materials where the robot’s purpose is to monitor and keep the school environment green in a fun and innovative way. This will help drive the message of a greener future that goes beyond just the immediate participants but to the whole school as well.”</div>
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Last year, a record-breaking number of 1009 entries were received from schools across Malaysia, which was an increase of 400% as compared to the year before.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Puan Elliza Hashim, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Art & Design Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam explaining on the robot structure that was built using recyclable material by her team that indicates the theme for this year’s Young Builders Award.</span><br />
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At the launch event, a life-size robot designed and created by the Art and Design faculty of UiTM team was unveiled to highlight Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017’s theme and be an inspiration to interested participants. The structure which was led by Senior Lecturer, Elliza Hashim described that the robot comprises of various used materials of plastics, paper based boards and some discarded fabrics. The robot, named Tuah, is meant to be stationed in schools to monitor the recycling habits of kids. It has a set of multi-terrain wheels which portray a very hardworking robot on a mission to scavenge waste materials and ensure that it is properly recycled. It has almost human-like arm function to pick up things and work productively. Tuah also has a set of gadgets like a blaster gun to recycle waste items brought to him by kids wanting to recycle. He will then reward the kids with Paddle Pop ice cream. Tuah is dedicated to help schools contribute to a greener future.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[From L - R] Shawn Tan, Category Head of Wall’s Ice Cream, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd., Shiv Sahgal, Marketing Director, Foods & Refreshment, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd., Dato’ P.Kamalanathan, Deputy Education Minister I, Ministry of Education, Puan Rozainum binti Ahmad, Director of Co-Curicular & Arts Division and Paddle Pop Lion launching the new theme for Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017: Unity for a Greener Future.</span><br />
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The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017 seeks to find the most creatively crafted life-size robot structure fully made from used and recyclable materials that also represents local elements of Malaysia and the participant’s respective states in conjunction with the country’s 60th National Day.</div>
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The award is open to all national primary schools for kids in Standard 4 to 6. Schools can submit as many sketches of the robot they would like to build with the national and state’s identity in the design concept by 23 June 2017 to yba@paddlepop.com.my. The sketch must incorporate how the materials will be used. The top 20 designs will be chosen to build their life-size robot at a 3Day/2Night all-expense paid finale to be held in August at a venue to be determined at a later date.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dato’ P.Kamalanathan, Deputy Education Minister I, Ministry of Education at National Planetarium, Kuala Lumpur cheering with the students of SK SERI HARTAMAS during the launch of Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017.</span></div>
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For more information or to download the contest form, teachers, kids and parents are encouraged to visit <b><a href="http://www.paddlepop.com.my/">www.paddlepop.com.my</a></b>.</div>
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What comes to mind when you think about <b>Veet</b>? For me, it will be their <b>hair removal products</b>, mainly the hair removal creams and wax strips. When I heard Veet was launching something new, I was excited to see what it was, as I love using their products especially the hair removal cream!<br />
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"Research has shown that unfortunately <b>the market does not cater to method that treats each sensitive area with precision, gentleness and convenience it needs</b>. Hence, women seems to need a whole armory of tools like razors, tweezers, and so on to tame those tricky terrains," said Tiffany Tang, Marketing Director of RB Malaysia and Singapore in her speech during the launch.</div>
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<b>Veet Sensitive Touch</b> - a new beauty gadget that <b>makes hair trimming a breeze</b> was rolled out <b>to cater to hair removal and trimming for sensitive body parts that demand skill and care.</b> Bikini lines, eyebrows and underams are delicate areas that requires gentle yet precise trimming, which existing tools like razors and tweezers cannot fully provide.<br />
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No bigger than an electronic toothbrush, Veet Sensitive Touch <b>can be carried in a handbag</b> and comes to the rescue in any hairy situations throughout the day.</div>
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"Your eyebrows speak before you do. You can convey boldness and confidence with squared off brow, or arch it differently to show free spirits. Many women have told me that they don't know how to do it properly and are afraid of messing it up. This is why I love Veet Sensitive Touch; it is suitable for all brow types and skill level" said celebrity makeup artist Stevensunny, where <b>maintaining a well-shaped brow is just as important in a woman's beauty regime as skincare.</b><br />
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Malaysia Supermodel and Actress Amber Chia, who also graced the event, shared her beauty tips said that Veet Sensitive Touch saves her from the discomfort of traditional eyebrow shaping methods, which is also less time-consuming due to her busy schedule. She carries the gadget with her in her handbag nowadays!</div>
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The device runs on an AA battery, which is included in the packaging. Veet Sensitive Touch <b>retails at RM119 at major pharmacies nationwide and online retailers.</b></div>
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Lipsticks are a tricky thing especially with staining and most of the time the colour fades off after a while, which I have to reapply constantly. Imagine staining the coffee cup, wine glass and sometimes the lipstick even transfers to the food!<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">A <b><span style="color: #e06666;">unique Colour Migration Prevention Ingredient</span></b> (fluorine coating powder) creates a gel film over the surface of your lips, thoroughly coating the lipstick to prevent it from migrating onto other surfaces.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Super Lasting Ingredient</span></b> latches onto the lipstick colour and holds it in place...that means no smudging!</li>
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I personally do not use matte lipsticks or any sort of liquid lipsticks even though the colour is longer lasting as it makes my lips super sensitive where it drys out within minutes and cracks within the hour even though I applied lip balm prior to that. Obviously those do not work for me which is why KOSÉ Lip Gel Magic was super handy! I have been using it for a while now and I love that it is fragrance free. The semi-opaque coating gel does not change the colour of the lipstick, but makes it slightly more vibrant and leaves a slight glossy sheen to it.<br />
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I feel that it does not fully work when eating a full course meal especially when the food that has high content of oil, the lip colour will fade away eventually. Understandably, it is because this product is meant for light meals. So once you have a full meal, you will have to reapply your lipstick and the KOSÉ Lip Gel Magic before proceeding with the rest of your day :)<br />
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The KOSÉ Lip Gel Magic has proven to be useful during tea time, coffee sessions or meetings where the lip colour would not transfer onto the rim of the cup! Since Chinese New Year is around the corner, I would definitely be using more often this since there are house visitations to be done and not forgetting feasting onto the delicious CNY cookies! I won't have to worry about my lip colour fading off that quickly!<br />
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When driving long distance, there are many features to consider in a car such as safety and comfort. I got to experience the 10th Generation Honda Civic earlier this month where 15 bloggers test drove the Civic all the way to Penang! :)</div>
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The All-New Civic is one of the most comprehensive and ambitious new-model developments ever undertaken by Honda. Their engineers set out to benchmark the Civic not only against the C-segment vehicles but also European premium compact vehicles. With this, Honda is able to offer a Civic that is a game-changer in terms of design, dynamic performance, fuel-efficiency, spaciousness, interior quality and safety features - all in a very attractive price package.</div>
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After breakfast, we were flagged off to start our journey with Honda Malaysia. Since it was a 3 person team, we all got to take turns to drive and experience the features of the car. Being a passenger at the back during the start of the journey, I was very impressed by its <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">spacious</span> back seat where I can place my legs comfortably.<br />
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The brand new 1.5 VTEC Turbocharged engine is developed under Honda's Earth Dreams Technology provides 'Joy to drive' with its dynamic performance and excellent fuel economy. Honda Malaysia is the first Japanese mass market manufacturer to introduce a turbo engine in the C-segment. The other engine variant is 1.8L i-VTEC. Both variants of the All-New Civic are mated with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>smooth driving experience and fuel efficiency</b></span>.</div>
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The first stop was lunch at Tanjung Tualang. With the Civic <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Walk Away Auto Lock</span> feature, the car will lock itself at a 2m distance. This is one of the safety feature that I like because there are times I will forget to lock my own car.</div>
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For me, parking outdoors under the hot sun makes the car very stuffy and uncomfortable as I need to wind down the windows to let the hot air out and with our humid weather, I will be drenched in sweat!</div>
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With the Civic <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Remote Engine Start</span>, the car is able to start the engine and air conditioning from a distance to cool down the car before you get in! Not to worry as even though the engine is already started, the doors are still locked until you are within the remote range.<br />
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After lunch, we drove to Stadium Batu Kawan and learnt further about the Civic safety feature, design and differentiation between competitors. The gymkhana activity was done by professionals and to demonstrate the VSA safety feature. Although we were laughing inside the car, it was still pretty scary...</div>
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VSA is a built-in safety system that is always on. There is a off button as well but it is not recommended to turn it off as you will never know when accidents will happen. During certain moments when the car skids, you may not have enough time to react accordingly and it might cause your car to overturn. Best to keep the VSA turned on at all times! </div>
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Besides VSA, there are also <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">6 airbags</span> to keep you and your passengers safe (Dual Front Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags and Side Airbags).<br />
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Driving long distance often takes a toll on the body especially the legs. With <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Cruise Control Mode</span>, I am able to set the speed accordingly and rest the feet for a while. Once the break is stepped on, the cruise mode will be turned off automatically.</div>
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The <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Smartphone Connectivity </span>feature enables me to answer calls and also get my texts to be read by the system, which I can concentrate on driving and not get distracted by fiddling with my phone. The <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>7" Advance display audio</b></span> allows the home screen to be displayed. Currently only iPhones can be connected immediately via USB and it is still in progress for Google Play. Since I am using Andriod, I am able to connect the audio using the Bluetooth feature to answer calls and also listen to music on Spotify. There is no need for an additional auxiliary audio cable!</div>
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We arrived at Botanica Mansion in the evening for sunset view and dinner. Built in early 1881, Botanica Mansion was restored and currently functions as a clubhouse solely for Botanica.CT residents. A gymnasium, swimming pool and restaurant is available for daily dining and private events.</div>
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We were spoilt with many choices of food especially the buffet and also individual stalls that were setup to serve the local Penang delicacies like Asam Laksa, Cendol etc. It was a satisfying dinner!</div>
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It was time to check-in to the hotel after a day of activity and good food! On the way back we were shown the light features of the Civic. Using <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">LED Lights </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">(headlights & fog lights)</span>, the light reaches out to a wide area. Especially when driving in very dark areas , the driver is able to see the nearby surroundings and drive safely.</div>
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As there was a traffic congestion towards G Hotel Kelawai, it took a little longer than expected to reach our accomodation. The Civic <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Auto Brake Hold</span> system came in handy as we did not need to constantly put our foot to hold the break. When you are stuck in traffic, turn on the auto break hold and then press on the break where the system will light up on the display to indicate that you can let go of your legs. Upon acceleration, the break hold will automatically turn off.</div>
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As I stepped foot into the Executive Room, I was amazed by the clean architecture, interior design and its welcoming presence! The bed was super comfy and I was definitely well rested throughout the night! I can't remember the last time I slept so soundly :)</div>
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I also had a relaxing shower session with the complimentary eco-friendly Appelles toiletries, that is imported from Australia. All the products smell amazing!</div>
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The infinity pool on the 24th floor gives an amazing view on the Penang landscape. Seating facing the window while looking out the quiet street of Penang in the morning, I enjoyed my breakfast at SPOON where the meals are cooked by the culinary team led by Chef Ong who specializes in Asian cuisine. G Hotel Kelawai also offers a 24-hour gym which allows the guests to work out using state-of-the-art fitness equipment while enjoying the breath-taking view of the greenery hills.</div>
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What is a road trip without adventure & fun? Escape Adventureplay is a fun destination with exciting outdoor games and rides! It challenges your physical strength and stamina as there are variety of obstacle courses.</div>
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Since we had only a few hours in the park, I played the Monkey Business course that challenges the balancing skills, got my adrenaline pumped by leaping off 20m above the ground, and sliding downhill with the tubby tube which was really exhilarating! The facilities at Escape Adventureplay is really good as they have lockers and also shower areas for you to freshen up. I would definitely go back to Penang again to complete all the obstacle course :) </div>
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Famished from our morning activity, we drove to a restaurant in Bukit Tambun which was famous for their seafood.</div>
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After lunch, it was time to head back to KL! Traffic from Penang to KL was quite congested and being a person who is sensitive to the cold, I made use of the <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Climate Control</span> mode to adjust the temperature of the air-conditioning. It was really useful to be able to adjust the temperature and fan speed as compared to other cars with the fan speed control only. I love to stay warm especially when it is raining and cold outside! :)</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-63049232683790820052016-12-24T09:00:00.000+08:002017-05-08T22:18:55.661+08:00Enchanteur: 4 Simple Steps to a Magical Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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Scent, often known as the fifth sense, is closely linked with memory. It is undeniably distinct and have the ability to strengthen impressions especially when meeting new people! ENCHANTEUR prides herself as a connoisseur of fragrance personal care products which are infused with French-inspired fine fragrance. Its lingering delightful scent is bound to amplify your presence, boost confidence and create magical moments everyday.</div>
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<b>Step 1: ENCHANTEUR Perfumed Shower Crème (RM9.20 to RM13.65)</b></div>
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The shower crème acts as a foundation for your daily scent routine where the refreshing scent perks you up as you lather yourself. The concoction of fine floral fragrance makes every shower moment an indulgent experience to keep you feeling gorgeous throughout the day. It is formulated with moisturizing ingredients that softens the skin.</div>
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Slather on the lotion after showing on damp skin to provide extra moisture boost and to optimize absorption for softer and supple skin. As the body absorbs the most moisture after bathing, the lotion keeps your skin plump and moisturized all day long.</div>
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<b>Step 3: ENCHANTEUR Perfumed Roll-On Deodorant (RM4.90 to RM11.90)</b></div>
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As we perspire throughout the day even though when we are in air conditioned environments, deodorant helps you to continuously stay fresh throughout the day!</div>
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<b>Step 4: ENCHANTEUR Eau de Toilette (RM18.75 to RM33.50)</b></div>
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To complete the regime, spritz on the fragrance on your pulse points for that extra confidence boost! </div>
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ENCHANTEUR Products are available at all major supermarkets, hypermarkets and pharmacies. For more information, visit <b><a href="http://www.enchanteur.com.my/">www.enchanteur.com.my</a></b> or check out their <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/EnchanteurMY/">Facebook Page</a></b>.</div>
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Chuenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927528896405632909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089583778012516049.post-34418716622519720702016-12-21T10:48:00.000+08:002016-12-24T15:11:35.191+08:00Christmas Tea Party with Summer Délice<div style="text-align: center;">
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The weather has been chilly recently with the heavy rain and looks like it is going to be a wet Christmas! A tea party would be perfect for this jolly season! Whether it is an afternoon tea party or a post-dinner tea party, you can spend more quality time with your friends or family with a warm cup of tea for everyone, some snacks and watch some Christmas movies or play some games with them to chill and relax :)</div>
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Summer Délice creates delightful desserts using rich and natural raw materials. A taste of happiness is achieved in their creation of macadamia tart, using the highly nutritional and filling macadamia nuts specially imported from Australia.</div>
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Macadamia is also known as the ‘king of nuts’ that provides a rich source of energy. Macadamia nuts have a natural sweetness and also contains various nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are good for health.</div>
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Macadamia tart from Summer Délice has two flavours, Maple Sugar Macadamia Tart (Original) and Orange Macadamia Tart. The base is a butter tart that is hand-crafted individually, and the syrup made from scratch. It’s low in sugar, but rich in natural fragrance. No colouring, preservatives and artificial flavours are used in the process of making the macadamia tart.</div>
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I love that the that pastry itself is not hard or too soft where the texture is just right as it does not crumble easily. Moreover, the tarts are sealed in a wrapper which keeps the tart fresh and not go soggy. While having afternoon tea with my parents, they said that they like the fact that the macadamia tart is not overly sweet and it does not overpower the macadamia's natural taste, plus it is generously filled with macadamia nuts! </div>
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My favourite will be the Orange Macadamia Tart as it has a slight tangy flavour to it. However, my parents who tasted both said that they couldn't differentiate much between the two flavours as they felt that the Orange Macadamia Tart does not have enough tangy flavour. But overall, they felt that the tarts are of good quality and would purchase to gift it to their friends.</div>
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There are 2 sizes of gift box for the macadamia tarts where the 6 pieces is RM23 and 12 pieces is RM45. Currently, Summer Délice is running a Christmas promotion of Buy 5 Free 1 (6 pcs gift box) or Buy 10 Free 1 (12 pcs gift box). FREE postage is available when you purchase RM100 and above. If you only want to try one box, you can do a group order with your friends :)</div>
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This would be great as a form of gift to share with the guests that you invite to your Christmas party or also for the upcoming CNY as it does not expiry quickly.</div>
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Christmas is just about a week away! Instead of serving the usual wine and whisky during your house party, spice it up a little using these easy-to-make cocktail recipes to impress your guests!</div>
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Thanks to Rad Impressions for inviting me to their "A Very Boozy Christmas" cocktail workshop. The workshop was conducted by Shawn Chong (Diageo World Class Malaysia Champion and SEA Bartender of the Year 2015), who also runs Omakase + Appreciate.</div>
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We got to play around with some fancy cocktail making tools like the shaker & jigger. However, Shawn mentioned that it is not necessary to purposely purchase these tools just for a house party as we can use items that can be found in our house to create the cocktails such as a plastic tumbler, used glass container etc.</div>
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First up, a starter drink that can be served pre-dinner while waiting for your guests to arrive or while your guest are waiting for dinner to be served. This cocktail helps to open up your guests appetite with its sweet and refreshing flavour.</div>
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After mixing in all the ingredients, fill up the shaker/container with ice, close the lid and shake it until it is chilled. Then, pour it into a glass without the ice and taste it. You can adjust the taste accordingly to your preference as well especially if you are a huge fan of chocolate. The chocolate will have to be in a form of powder or dark chocolate syrup that is soluble. Using pure chocolate itself will not bring out the taste because the fat will be separated from the chocolate when it is chilled.</div>
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Once you are satisfied with the taste, add about 3 pieces of ice to the drink. As a final touch, pour a bit of whisky into another cup/small plate and soak the top part of the marshmallows, then arrange it at the top and toast it using a gas torch.<br />
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This would the my favourite drink out of all the recipes I learnt at the workshop. Rich & creamy, this is the best after dinner/ dessert drink. Some people might be weirded out by the use of a whole egg but trust me, the cocktail does not have an eggy aftertaste. Shawn mentioned that PX Sherry is quite difficult to find in the market, therefore if can be replaced with a sweet dessert wine. Just go to the store and ask for the sweetest one!</div>
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Adding in all the ingredient into a plastic tumbler, fill up the tumbler with ice and then close the cap tightly. Shake it with all your might for about 1 minute in order for the ingredients to mix well and also foam up nicely. Remove the ice and pour the cocktail into a glass. You can remove the smaller pieces of ice from the glass as well. Finally, sprinkle some brown sugar on top of your drink for added sweetness.</div>
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RAD Impressions is the brainchild of a group of passionate individuals with shared ambition of advancing the beverage industry via education. With courses aimed at improving the capabilities of food and beverage personnel, RAD Impressions aims to be the leader in beverage training programmes in Malaysia that will, in turn, collectively increase the standard of the local F&B scene.</div>
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We arrived at Krabi airport around 8am and our pre-arranged airport transfer to the villa was already waiting for us at the arrivals. Our villa offered us 1,000 THB round trip for airport transfer (huge van) which was a good deal since most taxis charge a minimum of 600 THB per trip. Before heading out the airport, we stopped by the counter to purchase the local sim card. There were 2 options: 200 THB for unlimited data or 300TH for data + calls. There are also many tour offices at the airport but, it is best to get it at Ao Nang area.</div>
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The journey from the airport to Lux Family Villas was about 45 mins. Since we all didn't get much sleep the night before (woke up at 3am to head to the airport), all of us decided to get some rest in the morning. The villa we stayed at had kitchen amenities and we were welcomed with some freshly cut fruits that was placed in the fridge.</div>
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We went to Ao Nang Beach around 1pm after getting some sleep. Our villa is about 15 mins drive away from the main street which is quite far away. We chose to stay at Lux Family Villas because they provide FREE drop-off and pick-up from Ao Nang Beach. Of course, our stay at the villa was nice as well.</div>
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The street food is located at Klong Hang Road, opposite PK Minimart. It was pretty packed with tourist as they have very little seating space. There are 2 stalls which serve an array of dishes and the other stalls were mainly snacks. Since the first stall was pack to the brim, we decided to check out the second stall instead.<br />
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The tour agency (Sun San) picked us up from our villa and there was a specific waiting time that we suppose to be ready for but they were late. We got the villa receptionist to call the agency and they said they were on the way. They also picked up other guest from other hotel before us and a few other stops after picking us up. After getting everyone, we were then dropped off to the waiting area at the pier. Once the briefing session was done, we all walked to the boat.</div>
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First stop of the Phi Phi Don tour was Maya Bay, which was pretty crowded as we walked around the island. We also walked to Lo Sa Ma Bay viewpoint. The waves were pretty strong and it looked dangerous to be swimming there as there were rocks nearby. The Maya beachfront was pretty much crowded with tour boats except a small area for snorkeling.<br />
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After spending about 30 mins in Maya Bay, we then move on to Lohsamah Bay where the water was much calmer and suitable for snorkeling. It was a beautiful lagoon and there were some fishes around. This was my favourite destination out of the Phi Phi Don tour.</div>
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The boat slowed down at Viking Cave so that we could get some photos. Just passing by~<br />
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Also passing by Monkey Bay just to spot some monkeys which was honestly quite mundane.<br />
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Final stop was at Bamboo Island which was also packed with tourists. There were not many fishes or nice corals either. Water is still murky as the monsoon season has not ended yet. Once we returned to the pier, the tour company sent us all back to our respective accommodation.</div>
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After searching through Foursquare and Trip Advisor for some food recommendations, we settled for dinner at Ton Ma Yom. It was a pretty highly rated restaurant and a popular one as well. As it was not located at the main beach street in Ao Nang, our villa kindly dropped us off to the restaurant as it was quite far inside main road.</div>
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We waited for about 10 mins before getting a table. Those who came later around 7 or 8 had to wait longer as it is not a huge restaurant. Food was pretty pricey and taste was decent, not as amazing as expected. I think we were all spoilt by the amazing street food on Day 1 and the rest was pretty much incomparable. Haha...<br />
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A different tour agency picked us up from our villa and the journey was about 1 hour as it was situated near Krabi Town. Fell asleep during the entire journey.</div>
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We were dropped off at the main entrance and had to walk about 10 mins to get to the hot spring waterfall. Sad to say it was pretty disappointing as the water was lukewarm. The hot springs that I went to during my Taiwan trip and also back here in Malaysia is way hotter than this. Since the hot spring area was pretty small, the area soon became overcrowded once other tours started coming in, and some people just stood around without dipping in the hot spring as it was packed.</div>
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Second stop was the Emerald Pool and it was gorgeous. The walk to the Emerald Pool took about 20 mins as we took the longer route, but it was a cemented path as compared to the 800m dirt path. I forgot to bring my googles so I just swam around. There are some fishes in the pool. We didn't go to check out the Blue Pool as it was further inside where no swimming was allowed. It was pure bliss just swimming and chilling around the Emerald Pool.</div>
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We started heading out around 11.30am as we need to be at the restaurant for lunch at 12pm.<br />
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The last stop was Tiger Cave Temple. I didn't get to the temple grounds as my aim was to hike up to the viewpoint. At this temple, the knees will have to be covered or you can rent the temple scarf for about 20THB (non-refundable). Since I already have a towel on hand, I just used it to cover up. Water is essential as the hike is very taxing.<br />
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Although the signboard says 1237 steps to the top, it definitely seem more than that as quite a number of stairs were pretty steep, almost at a 90 degrees angle. Not all of us went for the hike as 2 of my friends decided to just explore the temple grounds and have some coconut ice cream. Another of my friend went all the way up without stopping for any rest. Whereas, I took my time as I needed to take a break in between so I reached the top pretty late.<br />
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It was almost 3pm when I arrived the top and we needed to be back at the tour van by 3.20pm. Enjoyed the view and also took some photos before heading back down at 3.10pm. My friend and I literally ran down the stairs and we were about 10 mins late to the van but the guide was fine with it since it was the last stop. My legs ached for one week after that.<br />
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We were drenched in sweat going up to the viewpoint and running back down. How I wish that the Emerald Pool was the last stop instead so we could have a dip to wash away the tiredness.<br />
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Cheap Cheap Restaurant was the worst dining experience we had during oue entire trip. The BBQ fish was alright since it was a separated cooking area at the front of the shop and we ate it happily. The other dishes we ordered however, took extremely long to arrive during dinner time. We waited almost one hour for the first dish to arrive and that was it.<br />
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We still had to wait for the other dishes to arrive which took more than 30 mins each and we were hangry by then. It was very odd since they had about 3 cooks there. Some other customers who arrived later got their food presented to them especially those who ordered the more expensive dishes while we were there sadly waiting for the dish to come out one by one. We didn't want to make a big fuss out of it, so we just ate the rest of the dishes and paid.<br />
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Since most of the tour agencies picked us up pretty late for the first 3 days, we decided to take our time and chill. But then, this tour agency (Krabi Trips Thailand) arrived earlier than the said waiting time and off we go! We were brought to the pier again and waited for a long time as the tour agency had to pick other guests as well. We were the earliest....could have lazed around longer at the villa during this duration #firstworldproblems<br />
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The first stop was suppose to be Daeng Island but since the tide was very low, we went to the opposite beach. There were many stones around and the sea water was only slightly above my ankle, so we just chilled around. We could have walked to Daeng Island since the tide was low but there were tour boats moving around and our guide said it is quite risky.<br />
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After that, we were brought over to Lading Island for lunch. We didn't snorkel there as there were many boats at the beachfront and it was only a small area for swimming. There wasn't much time allocated in this island anyway.<br />
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Finally, we were brought to Hong Island after our lunch. We got to kayak for about 1 hour since we purchased the additional kayak package. It wasn't a kayak around the whole island thing but we went managed to enter the Hong Lagoon via kayak as again, the tide was extremely low. My arms was already aching after 5 mins into the kayak! Haha...<br />
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It was a lovely lagoon area surrounded by limestone cliffs. However, there are also a number of irresponsible tour groups and long tail boats who just blatantly enter the lagoon, causing harm to the seabed as the water level was very low.<br />
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We tried to snorkel around Hong Beach after kayaking, but the water was very murky and the current was very strong as well. One part of the beach area had many dead corals lying around in the water but it was easy for us to move around since we had our diving boots on.<br />
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I was glad that we took the kayak package as we got to see more of the island and also spotted some jellyfish and fishes swimming around as compared to being at the beach area which had nothing much to offer snorkeling wise. Crowd wise, Hong Island is definitely less crowded than Phi Phi.<br />
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Unfortunately, our boat malfunctioned halfway while heading back and we had to wait for a rescue boat. Another tour boat was dragging us along slowly since the motor isn't that powerful. We arrived at the pier after 5pm.<br />
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Since it was our last night in Krabi, we went to Tesco to purchase snacks to be brought back to KL. Tesco items are quite pricey compared to 7 Eleven but they have some items that are sold in packs instead of individually.<br />
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We stopped by the street food area again for takeaway as we wanted to go for massage before heading back to the villa. We all went for a 2 hour massage (Coconut Oil + Thai Massage) and it was awesome! Since my shoulders are pretty stiff, the masseuse tackled that area thoroughly as she was literally using her elbow to do a deep massage to loosen up the stiff area. </div>
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The initial plan was to go for rock climbing at Railey beach or a kayaking tour for half day, but I ultimately decided against it the night before as we were all so tired and my legs were still aching. We all slept in until 10am and then started packing as it was our last day.<br />
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Headed out at 12pm for lunch at Jungle Kitchen and some last minute souvenir shopping at Ao Nang Beach before heading back to the villa around 2.30pm. Jungle Kitchen is also another highly rated restaurant in Ao Nang and it is always packed during dinner time according to reviews. When we went during lunch time, there was only about 1-2 tables occupied. Food was not bad.<br />
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Checked out the villa at 3pm and arrive at the airport around 4pm to check in our luggages. Ultimately, our Air Asia flight was delayed which they announced 30 mins before our boarding time.</div>
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Overall, it was a fun getaway. I won't say I am greatly disappointed as I have learnt not to put a high expectation on commercialized Thai island especially since my Koh Samui trip last year (which I hadn't blog about). Snorkeling wise, most of the corals are dead and there were not many fishes at the snorkeling spots since it was almost the end of the monsoon season. I still enjoyed the beautiful nature that these island have to offer and the best of all, the Thai massage :)<br />
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Tips:<br />
1. Bring along a diving boot. If you don't have one purchase it and it will be worth your investment as many of these island have a lot of dead corals and rocks which you might cut your feet at sharp edges if you are not too careful.<br />
2. When purchasing tour packages, double check with the agency if it includes the National Park fee. It is 300-400 THB each for Phi Phi and Hong Island. If it is not included, then make sure to bring cash to pay on the spot at the island. Your tour agency will tell you where to pay.<br />
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