Ice Cream in local flavours

Seems like popular drinks can also be potential yummy ice-creams too... Hmm, how about some Horlicks and Tea Tarik flavoured ice-cream, anyone?

Soya:


Milo:


Green Tea:



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Shoes for Free

Mummy and Daddy came back from their week long China trip. This time brother went with them. As usual, they brought back lots of stories about our relatives and their trip as well as lots of shoes as souvenirs!

The shoes were a lot better than last year's... DC received 3 pairs of different styles (all very nice, I like them all) and I got a pair of addidas running shoes. Guess what? This pair is exactly the same model DC bought for himself recently... what a coincidence, what a match! :)



It's a pity out of the >10 pairs of shoes that they brought back, Ah Boy could only fit into 1!




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My latest buy from Topshop:


So nice, fitting and comfy that they can be worn at home or on the beach. It comes in many shades and colours... I feel like getting them all home! Must be careful not to fall into the consumerism trap, haha I know I won't cos DC was with me when I picked my colours.. ;P


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Hokkaido Fair at Isetan Scotts

Yummy, it's feasting time again. Off we went to the Hokkaido Fair at Isetan Scotts.

We had the takoyaki, raspberry/ green tea ice-cream, grilled scallops and mackerel and bought back some matcha mochi.

Thumbs up to them all, especially the ice-cream. The raspberry is not too sour but rather milky. It is a suprising match to the green tea flavour.

Well, prices aren't exactly cheap but it's quite worth it to try out some authentic Japanese foodstuff.





It's also a great chance to feast on the succulent scallops since we missed the fish market visit in Japan.




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CP did this for her company's presentation. Apparently, anyone who went holiday must show some photos when they come back. A song accompanying the slideshow does make it a bit more interesting.




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Where do you sleep when he's not around?

1. On your side of the bed, or
2. On his side of the bed, or
3. In the middle of the bed?

According to Jul's Cleo magazine, your solo sleeping position speaks volumes about your relationship...

Just nice DC was away on reservist these few weeks, I was able to test this out!


Ready with your answers? Here's the test results!

On your side of the bed
You're secure in the relationship and in his absence, are confident and independent enough to resume your normal routine.

On his side of the bed
You tend to feel unsafe or vulnerable when he's not around and you crave his presence. It might be time to think about whether you might be a bit too needy.

In the middle of the bed
You're in an equal and well-balanced relationship. You're not territorial and can adapt to different situations easily.


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I worked late today, so were some of my colleagues... This colleague A saw me (I don't usu work late :P) and commented "What's with today? Why everybody still here on Wed? Must buy 4D... (He took note of the time and blurted 4 numbers 20XX).

And I was the latest (together with A and D) to leave office that day... Told DC about this and we decided to get the numbers 0625 for the coming draw. Hehe, wish us luck!


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My Black and White Style

I adore buying black and white outfits as they will never go out of style.

They go with just about anything else you're wearing, including your shoes, your earrings, your necklace, your watch, your jacket and whatever else you decide to wear! Be it wearing to office or to a party, the combination works without fail for any occasion.

As you can guess, my wardrobe is full of blacks, whites and the combination! I added several pieces of black-and-white to the collection from my shopping yesterday...

For safe, fuss-free and easy-to-match pieces, go for black and white like me! :)

My 5 must-haves black and white wardrobe items:
1. Black Pencil Skirt
2. Little Black Dress
3. White Blouse - Get the sheer ones, they are in fashion now.
4. White Tee - Printed or plain
5. Black Pants
Do not forget a pair of black heels to go along...


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New Fresh Look

Went back to my former hairstylist this time. Didn't dare to try out any other stylist after my last failed experiment. This one knows which style suits me best but, when I saw him waved the scissors and started snipping my fringe off, I couldn't help but to worry that it'll turn out just like the last time. Phew! Thank God, my hairstylist was in control and the outcome was a delightful one!



This is the first time I tried rebonding my hair. Previously, I've never had the need as it was always straight. It's quite amazing to think I would need it now to straighten my permed wavy hair.

I like my new hair style, I like the fresh new look it gives me. I look younger now with straight hair compared to permed hair. The only thing is: short fringe is harder to maintain. Knowing my concern, my hairstylist generously taught DC the steps to trimming my fringe. DC as my fringe cutter? Hmmm, we'll see how it goes when the time comes...

Maybe the new change also brings me some luck? Using the $250+ recipient, I participated in the shopping mall's jackpot game and was entitled to 5 chances... Guess what? I hit jackpot for the last 3 games consecutively! Ha! :)



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Ichiban Boshi

Just when we are stuck on what to eat ... specifically Japanese ... we saw this restaurant on the 2nd floor of Novena Square.

I looked at the menu, hmm ... they seemed to offer the not too usual miso soup. Well, looks like worth a try.

Tsuki Sashimi - Fresh and tasty. Beats Sakae Sushi anytime.


Asari Miso Soup - With clams flown in from Japan

It's hard to find miso soup, let alone good miso soups, in mainstream Japanese restaurants. So it's a nice treat to taste this here. Reminds me of the red miso soup with crab in Tokyo.

Ebi Tempura


Yakitori Set


Sake - Finally got my fix of sake, I think I'm addicted.


Mochi with matcha ice-cream

This is really a gem. Love it simply, I'm a sucker for sweet stuff!

In all, it costs more than what a similar meal would cost in Japan. Despite the price, the restaurant was packed. It's a similar scene at their Ang Mo Kio Hub branch as well. I always see a long queue there when I am there for a movie.

At AMK Hub



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You can find these eye-catching "Uniquely Singapore" London cabs in UK! Nice!






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The Straits Times 12 June 2008, Home section page 10:



Been there and had the exact same sentiments as those who lodged compliants against the studio. Why hasn't Snapz get it yet? Nothing beats seeing Snapz suffer from the same fate, it is only then that justice is served...


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Where to go for flavoured soya milk

Have you read the lifestyle section on The Sunday Times June 15 2008? It was such a coincidence to see a related topic on the newspaper a day after I've written about my recent craze on soy. The paper featured the new un-conventional flavours of soya milk and where to get them! :D



Some of the flavours sound really special and tempting... black soya bean milk, green tea soya bean milk, aloe vera, black sesame and ice kachang! I must try them all... :)


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The Glow of Aesthetic Medicine

A glowing and growing industry it is with the increased demands on aesthetic treatement and therapies with the support of medical expertise.

Medical spas utilize lasers and intense pulsed light technology as well as medical microdermabrasion, photofacials, Botox and Restylene injections, medical peels and other medical beauty procedures. You can get also get traditional spa services like facials, massages, and body treatments.

I've got a list of the medical spas around (see below). Would definitely want to be treated and pampered at some of these medical spas set up by the medical professionals someday! :)


DRx Medispa
www.drxmedispa.com

In addition to conventional spa services, DRx Medispa offers radically different alternatives to relieving fatigue, stress or pain - all based on medical science and advanced spa technology developed by medical doctors.

The signature Mind and Body Rejuvenation treatment for instance, which aims to revitalise tired bodies and minds, is delivered with well-proven techniques.

Start off with Airnergy (an advanced oxygen therapy system to repair body cells), then relax in a shallow pool of Epsom salt solution in the well-documented Flotation REST system before ridding your body of any remaining tension through a 60-minute aromatherapy or deep-tissue massage.

For pain management, a revolutionary treatment, known as Ondamed, uses pulse electromagnetic fields to identify the source of any pain and discomfort in the body. It then delivers a temporary frequency to promote relaxation, muscle re-education, and offer pain and stress relief.

There is also the usual gamut of elective procedures with revolutionary new additions. One of them is Ultrashape, a non-invasive body contouring that permanently destroys fat cells without surgery, an alternative to liposuction.

The other is the Thread Lift, a minimally invasive face-lifting procedure involving the placement of special absorbable threads in strategic locations and tensioned according to the degree of suspension required. It works to ‘lift’ the upper, mid-and lower face, the neck, narrow broad noses, enhance nasal tips and receding chins.

Make sure you read the rules and conditions before you walked in (shoes, sandals and tank-tops are not allowed!)


The Wellness Lounge
www.thewellnesslounge.com.sg

One place that epitomises the reinvention of the conventional spa with added frills is the Wellness Lounge.

With Pacific Healthcare already a well-known speciality centre providing a host of medical services, the Wellness Lounge has tapped on its wealth of medical expertise to design the perfect aesthetic and wellness sanctuary which focuses on one’s health and cosmetic concerns. The result is a unique mix of advanced medical aesthetic treatments for the face and body.

Spa services here are provided in an innovative manner. The Wellness Deluxe Facial combines the latest in aesthetic technology such as microdermabrasion, cell rejuvenating Swiss serum, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency Foto Facial (RF).

The latest addition to the spa menu is the Medical Sleep Spa Therapy, using the latest dual radio frequency technology and unique pressure point dream massage for a much needed rest. This is an integration of the medical sleep diagnosis and treatment with spa relaxation therapy, ideal for those on the go as it prepares the mind, assesses sleep quality and thereafter, aims to improve the sleep quality.

The Sleep Spa Dream Massage with De-stress Therapy treats insomnia, stress and associated illness, muscle pull, migraine, poor blood circulation, slow metabolic function and tension headache, coincidentally issues commonly linked to business persons on tight schedules.

* Photo above from the Wellness Lounge


The medSpa
www.medspa.com.sg

Off the cuff, The medSpa seems like your run-of-the-mill spa, but there is definitely more under its skin. Its clients like the fact there is a consultant specialist here to look after them. Whether they go in for Botox, eye-bag removal, skin therapy or a simple laser peel, a specialist plastic surgeon always checks in on them.

However, the real uniqueness about The medSpa is that clients can come in after undergoing surgical procedures in the Plastic and Hand Surgery clinic next-door, to receive for instance, post-operative treatment to decrease swelling and accelerate healing if necessary.

Also, many visit The medSpa for StimuShape, a special treatment designed to complement fat-reducing procedures by further eliminating remnant fat tissues to maximise the aesthetic outcome. The medSpa was the first in Singapore to offer such transitional services.

With travelers usually staying between three to five days, such procedures or others like fillers to smoothen creases and fill in facial lines, skin-tightening thermage, and StimuLaser Therapy (electrical and laser facial stimulation) are popular due to the short downtime involved.



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The Joy of Soy

I'm in love with mr bean's soy products recently and have been taking them almost everyday for two weeks! :D

My personal favorite used to be the almond soya milk but now it's definitely the soya ice-cream. The taste is simply divine!

Soy has such great health benefits that even DC has no objections to my obsession with them! His only comment is that it's best that I order only the unsweetened soy milk...

Oh yes! My sis used to make soy milk for us years back. Maybe I can ask her for the recipe and make them myself instead of buying! Hehe...


Here is a list of soy's properties and how they can positively affect you:

1. Soy's protein and isoflavones lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and decrease blood clotting (thrombosis), which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

2. Soy's protein and isoflavones provide antioxidants, reduce artery clogging plaque, improve blood pressure and promote healthy blood vessels, which protects the body from free radical damage, boosts the immune system, and lowers the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure).

3. Soy's soluble fiber protects the body from many digestive related cancers, such as colon and rectal cancer. Its isoflavones may protect the body from many hormone-related cancers, like breast, endometrial (uterine) and prostate cancer.

4. Soy's protein enhances the body's ability to retain and better absorb calcium in the bones. Its isoflavones slow bone loss and inhibit bone breakdown, which helps prevent osteoporosis.

5. Soy's isoflavones help the body regulate estrogen when this hormone is declining or fluctuating, which helps alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms.

6. Soy's protein and soluble fiber help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration, which helps control diabetic conditions and kidney disease.

* Taken from the Holistic Health News.


Other soy products at mr bean seem nice and healthy too! Must try them all someday...

Chendol Soya Milk
This newly introduced dessert retains the authentic flavor of Chendol while replacing coconut milk with our super soya milk.

Soya Ice Cream
Now there’s a way to enjoy ice cream as a snack or desert without worrying about putting on the pounds. There is only 4.79g of fat per serving!

Soya Milk
The best seller! Helps improve complexion and digestion amongst many other benefits.

Ginger Soya Milk
Ginger is recognized as a remedy for appetite loss, indigestion and motion sickness. A regular ginger beverage intake can lead to definite wholesome effects.

Honeydew Soya Milk
Feel bloated after a meal? Try this. Packed with Vitamin A & C, Potassium and Zinc, it aids digestion. Honeydew is also high in water-soluble fibre which helps to reduce our body cholesterol level.

Papaya Soya Milk
Papaya fruit contains large quantities of carotene. Regular consumption of papaya will ensure a good supply of Vitamin A and C which are both essential for good health.

Watermelon Soya Milk
Watermelon contains high concentration of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reducing the risk of cancer and other diseases. It is a fat free fruit ideal as a diet food.

Celery Soya Milk
Celery contains blood pressure reducing properties and is an excellent source of vitamin C and fibre.

Carrot Soya Milk
Carrot is high in dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. It is also a vegetable that contains the richest source of beta-carotene.

Soya Bean Curd
Having this decreases the chances of stroke! Indulge in the silky soft texture and stay in the prime of your life.

Ginger Beancurd
Only pure ginger extract is used in this product. Ginger beancurd is a new creation which contains a synergistic balance between natural protein and wholesome goodness of ginger.

Gingko Nut Bean Curd
Gingko Nut is known to be a memory enhancement builder and an oxygen-carrying agent.

Grass Jelly
Grass Jelly proclaims to soften, moisturise, nourish and has a reconditioning effect on the skin. Enjoy a thirst-quenching drink while caring for your skin at the same time.

* Extracted from mr bean's website. See full list here.


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Facial Analysis

Do you believe that each point on our face correlates to a corresponding organ and that we could observe clues of internal condition on the face?

For instance changes in facial skin color or texture; puffiness or tight drawn areas; swollen or sunken areas; the appearances of broken capillaries on the surface of the skin; lines, pimples, freckles, or other marks; all reflect changes in the function and structure of the related organs.

That's why the Chinese physicians always advocate this: To know the state of your health, you don't have to have expensive tests, nor a doctor. Just start by looking at yourself in the mirror. You don't even need to work on the facial skin, but rather you work on the corresponding organ and organ energy system.

I've heard one of my ex-colleagues mentioned this previously and I think it quite make sense since everytime I had gastric problem, that particular area on my face will always be dotted with pimples. Wanting to find out more and to find a cause for my recent outbreak, I spent some time on the Net to search for more info on this subject.

I'm no doc, don't know how accurate this is but I thought the following info is rather interesting and serves as a good reference for me.

Facial self diagnosis - Area analysis

Area A: The conditions of the mouth, lips, tongue, mouth cavity, and area around the mouth show the digestive functions as a whole. This area also relates partially to the respiratory function, especially at its peripheral area.

Area B: The condition of the forehead and its periphery, including the temples and eyebrows, represent the conditions of the nervous system as a whole.

Area C: The side facial areas, including both eyes, cheeks and ears, represent the conditions and functions of the circulatory and excretory systems as a whole.

Facial self diagnosis - A more detailed analysis



The following general correlations can be made between the internal organs and your face:

- Lungs and cheeks.

- Large intestines (colon) and the upper and more peripheral portion of the forehead, and the outer section of the lower lip, and below the eyes (directly below the kidney points)

- Heart and tip of the nose.

- Small intestine and the lower and more central portion of the forehead, and the inner section of the lower lip.

- Kidneys and the ears, and a circular area encompassing the region above and below the eyes.

- Bladder and the top portion of the forehead along the hair line.

- Spleen and pancreas and the portion of the nose closest to the head and the left eye. The spleen also correlates to the temples.

- Stomach and the central portion of the nose, and the upper lip.

- Duodenum and the outer corners of the mouth.

- Liver and the area of the forehead between the eyebrows, also the right eye.

- Gall bladder and the area between the end of the eyebrows and the sideburns.

- Sexual organs and the area encircling the mouth.

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So I am going to try 3 defensive measures.

1. Electric Mosquito Repeller
2. Mosquito Coil
3. Anti-mosquito wristband

Only the mosquito coil had been tested but it wasn't very effective. Well, it's the most basic and common around.

I'll get to see the effects of the other two after I go back to camp. If all else fails, the army-issued gel-based insect repellent will always work ... although it's quite a strong smell ... and sticky ...




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We were attracted to this korean drama recently. Amazing mythical drama, fantastic computer graphics with magical effects, handsome actors (裴勇俊!!!) and pretty actresses! What's more, it's fast moving (only 24 episodes) unlike the typical long (over 80 episodes) 古装历史 dramas. We have been following the drama these few days, can't wait to know how the story ends!

You can catch The Legend at Channel U every Weekend at 7:30pm.

This drama had very good ratings and results last year (2007) in Korea too! Official Chinese Website: http://www.tsgdramma.com/

2007MBC年度演技大奖颁奖礼主要得奖名单 -- 《太王四神记》狂揽八奖!

◆ 年度演技大奖 裴勇俊 (太王四神记)
◆ 最佳男演员奖 李瑞镇(李算) 金明敏(白色巨塔)
◆ 最佳女演员奖 尹恩惠(咖啡王子一号店) 宫孝珍(谢谢你)
◆ 年度优秀剧集将 《太王四神记》
◆ 优秀男演员奖 李俊基(狗和狼的时间) 孔侑(咖啡王子一号店)
◆ 优秀女演员奖 韩智敏(李算) 南相美(狗和狼的时间)
◆ 最佳人气男演员奖 裴勇俊(太王四神记)
◆ 最佳人气女演员奖 李智雅(太王四神记)
◆ 最佳男演员新人奖 韩尚振（李算） 金敏成（阿岘洞夫人）
◆ 最佳女演员新人奖 李智雅(太王四神记) 李荷娜(玛丽大邱攻坚战)
◆ 最佳荧屏情侣奖 裴勇俊 李智雅(太王四神记)
◆ PD奖 金昌烷(咖啡王子一号店)
◆ 功劳将 金钟鹤(太王四神记) 郑韩宪(MBC艺人室长)
◆ 特别奖金昌烷 任艺镇
◆ 最佳儿童演员奖 朴志彬(李算) 徐新爱(谢谢你)
◆ 最佳家族将 《萝卜泡菜》家族
◆ 中年演员黄金演技大奖 金秉吉(阿岘洞夫人) 朴元淑(冬季鸟)
◆ 连续剧部门黄金演技奖 崔明吉 李润智 (在我旁边)
◆ 迷你剧部门黄金演技奖 张赫(谢谢你) 李善均(咖啡王子一号店)
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We've heard enough of environmentalists warning the world of global warming and its harming effects. Here, the government has the Singapore Green Plan 2012 to protect and create sustainable environment for the future generations. Last year Apr, the "Bring Your Own Bag Day" (BYOBD) campaign started to reduce the use of plastic bags. Recently, SMRT also launched its "Go Green with SMRT" campaign to urge all to take public transport in an effort to reduce carbon and clear the air.

The whole world is going green... So, how did DC and I play our part?

Well, I would say DC did take some concious effort to collect plastic containers, glass bottles and unwanted papers every month for recycling but the fact that he always lock himself in the study room WITH THE AIR-CON AND HIS COMPUTERS ON when he is at home negates all his minute effort towards energy saving. Ha!

I'm actually no better... emitting fumes from car (that dreadful car brake incident), opening the windows when the air-con is on and today, leaving the fridge door opened! *Guilty*

Hmm, perhaps we really should start somewhere...

Like they always say: Making small changes to your daily routine can add up to big changes in helping to stop global warming. So, let's take action now and do our part to save Gaia!


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