More Nonsense Pool Pictures - Phuket Day 1

I was looking through some of the photos that Jacqueline posted on Facebook, and I couldn't help it but want to share some of those nonsensical moments with you. It was really fun cos all of us didn't care at all about our images, we were just acting silly just because. =D I really laugh until~~~ But then again, could be just me being easily-tickled.

Skip this if you're not in a light mood okay? Or if you're at some serious meeting and you're scrolling thru blogs cos it was a boring moment. You might 1.find me super boliao, or 2.smile/laugh at my pictures. 

P.S. I had no idea I could come up with so many expressions. Facial and bodily.

This was one of the first few pictures that spurred the rest of them. 

Don't ask me whose legs those were. I really have no idea. 

Since there was one leg in the air we decided to do handstands in the pool. Eh not bad hor so many of us could do it. I didn't know GLOW BFF Challenge 2 picked us based on acrobatic abilites. 

I don't know which pair of legs were whose since there were no leg markings or bands and obviously we forgot who was positioned where during which handstand shot. Lol. 

Don't ask. I thought this was graceful, until I hit the preview button on her camera. Lol!

A floating Tang Seng, Sun Wukong, and a 跳-tone James Bond.

 Till next post! ;)

Pooooket with the Girls! - Day 1

It's been a while since my last travel post, despite the fact that I have a TON of holiday posts waiting to be written. I'm back from Phuket! And I really want to try to do this before life's other things drag me away to busy-ness and 1 year goes by without any updates on this holiday. 

If you have been following me on Instagram you'll see a lot of my beach holiday pictures which I will also be sharing here. (If you want real-time updates follow me here on Instagram!)

Upon arrival in Phuket and having gotten onto our minibus.

 One thing to note about the taxis (or minibuses if you have a big group like we did) - some haggling is required. Go with the rate on the board on the wall right in front of the taxi counters. Our rate was 1100baht to go to Kamala Beach where our hotel was. The first counter insisted on 1300baht. We walked away to the second taxi counter and told them we wanted 1100baht and got it. Later on we realized that after we walked away the first counter told one of our girls that 1000 baht they'll take. Kanasai. The trick is not to look interested at all, and walk away as a group. They want your business, they will do it at a reasonable price.

Happily arrived at the Swissotel Resort Phuket.

Picture credit: Cheryl Tay

 Seeing Ju Ann lie down right there in the middle of the lobby on the lobby daybed? Dunno what that is, but I just lay beside her and did a leg lift. Lol!!! #random

When we met I had no idea Jacqueline would be the girl I would have the most nonsense fun with. That's her in orange-pink top. Scroll on...

Picture credit: Cheryl Tay

 And yes, Cheryl said I might as well do splits on this thing, and Jac said she could, and so we did. Thus begins our direction for this trip - to be super random.

Our rooms were nice - it's a suite with a living area, a kitchen area and 2 bedrooms. The only thing I didn't like was that it only had one toilet. 4 girls to one suite, 1 toilet? Seriously...?

The thing with going out with social media influencers is that once you get wifi, everyone starts getting really busy...

I'm actually kind of glad that there wasn't wifi most of the time while we were out. Else we might not have had so much fun the way we did. Everyone really interacted. It was evident once we stepped far enough away from the wifi-accessible areas of the lobby to go get dinner. 

 The very beautiful Kamala Beach. We walked there from our hotel (5-10min) for dinner, and because we caught sunset, the view was breathtaking.

So so picturesque.

Just. Had. To. Do. This. It's not everyday you get to do a sunset silhouette jumpshot.

 Maybe cos we were in a quiet part of Phuket (Kamala is pretty secluded for a beach), the food wasn't as good. Probably cos the turnover wasn't high, so the seafood wasn't really as fresh either. And QC was bad. We ordered like 2 dishes of the same steamed fish. They served us 2 completely different fishes. Same price somemore. -.-"

Tip: Unless you're really into quiet and reclusive and staying near the hotel (i.e. not venturing into crowded areas at all), I'd suggest staying near Patong Beach. Food is easy and cheaper, you save on taxi to get there, and everything is just so much nearer to each other. We didn't know, so oh well...now we do.

 By the time we got back to the hotel after dinner (think it was like 9:30, 10pm?), I thought the pool had closed because the lights were all off in the pool (maybe there weren't any in the first place, I can't be sure), but apparently they weren't, cos the girls just decided to go in anyway for a dip. And thanks to Jacqueline who brought along an underwater camera, we had so much fun doing silly pool shots. It turned out to be a pretty hilarious way to end the night. 

Warning: You might not have seen this side of me. 

Post-Warning: This is just the first day preview.

 "Nope, I've got nothing up my sleeve...."

(If you hear anyone say this line usually this means something is about to follow....)

 I punched Jac! Jac got a shock...

She kicked me. And I flew....

#superrandom

More updates tmr! Bye!

It's 7am and I haven't slept. That's why...

Grateful

For the friends I have who shower me with love, gifts and attention even when I'm so nonchalant and super bad at doing little things like that.

There's Cheryl, who never fails to buy things back from wherever she goes to cover her motorsports events. If she goes to Japan, she'll come back with Shiroi Koibito biscuits or Potato Farm fries for me, and if she's in Australia, she'll come back with my Starburst Squirts. She even bought me a Juicy Couture bag, just because. And I really love her and want to reciprocate but I never know what she doesn't have (she travels so often and buys things for herself so I almost never really know what else she wants). Despite that her love for me grows, and I am grateful.

There's Mint, who's ever so thoughtful and buys me things whenever too, like the Essence of Fish and Bird's Nest when she knew I was going for an operation, and Goodwood Park Durian Puffs just because she knows I'm crazy about durian.

Clara also bought makeup and little things for me from her recent Korea trip. I totally wasn't expecting that. She's ever so sweet and fun to be with, and I can totally be auntie and pretty together with her. Thank you love. Let's do a home party soon. ;)

Azmi, my brother, my confidante, one of my closest guy friends in my life. I tell him almost everything, and he's always there for me when I need someone to talk to. Not that my girlfriends aren't of course, but sometimes a guy's perspective helps. Also, my 3 girlfriends above are super busy, and when I feel like I might be imposing on them, I go to Azmi. This might change soon, as his wife Joy is pregnant with their first child! Congrats dear! I don't know why but I'm so excited about it. Lol~ Even with the baby coming, I'm sure Azmi will still be a very great friend. ^^

Daniel Ho and Derrick Ong who never fail to check up on me over Facebook chat, even when more than half the time I'm not replying (I keep my computer on at home 24/7 so it looks like I'm online even when I''m not). Yes dears, I still wanna go those photoshoots with you!

Benson and JS. You both started out just as fans, and somehow along the way we've become friends. I want to thank the both of you for supporting me all these years since 2005, and for all the little things you've done for me. Benson, I remember my very first helmet was from you. =) And that plague you made for me in 2005. JS, you're one of the best help I could ever have. Thank you for everything.

Angeline and Hagen, all those FDP ads I see plastered over buses and taxis, and the visual moving ads at the MRT stations. They remind me of how much I enjoy working with you, and how lucky I am to have both of you as my friends. It's been months since we last met, and I promise a visit very soon. I miss our siao ding dong moments and our movie nights. Just so you know, I still love you guys.

There's Comb, my very own style advisor cum stylist. He never fails to go the extra mile to help me with my image whenever I need help, and he gives me so much career advise that it's really a pity he's a hairstylist instead of an artiste manager. I will grab this one if he ever decides to change his career path.

There's more, but these are the creme de la creme who do more for me than I could ask for.

I'm also grateful for the readers like you, who keep coming to check my blog for updates even after a week or 2 of no updates. I just got a message on Formspring asking me to update my blog more regularly. I apologize for being busy, and for being lazy after work. I really salute anyone who can hold a full-time job and can still blog regularly (I mean full-time job as in really work 8-12 hours kinda job, not the go to office but really only work 3 hours type). My schedule for May looks like it might be freeing up just a little bit. And I really have a lot I wanna write down in my little online diary here. So expect a slew of posts coming up okay? I don't care if you're not interested, I'm going to bombard you with those anyway. I'm also considering doing more YouTube videos. May the universe's forces be with me.

Of course there's my loving family, and a relationship which doesn't require me to worry much about. My career looks pretty good for now - it's climbing nicely, and I'm grateful for all the opportunities. (Keep them coming! ><) I really have nothing I should complain about, do I?

Life is good. And thank you for being a part of it. =D

LJH Product Review: Foot & Leg Energizer Treatment (Cold Spray)

I've been doing so many reviews my blog is starting to look like a beauty blog. Not that it's a bad thing. It's just that I still have a MOUNTAIN of products sitting on my desk waiting for this one body/face/skin to try. So don't be surprised if you start seeing reviews for products which have been out for quite a while.

That being said, I love taking good care of myself, and if there's something I think is worth a try, I'm still going to share it. Don't care.

LJH Foot & Leg Energizer Treatment Spray, for the most neglected part of our body - the legs. 

This has been a gem, especially in the past 2 weeks. 

I've been doing quite a bit of stripper-dancing for my new role in Channel 5's new production "Mata Mata', which is the one you see in my Instagram with me in fancy sexy costumes. After a class at Bobbi's Pole Studio with instructor Linna, I woke up the next day with cramps in my butt, lower back, and shoulders. Goodness, all the curvy sexy moves take a LOT of work, and I have been practising my moves at home in heels, which I will be doing during shoot. 

Needless to say, my calves and my thighs...oh man~ I could barely walk up any step with poise, much less climb a proper set of stairs. 

This footspray came as a lifesaver. It ain't no immediate wonder painkiller, but it helps me do a little TLC for my precious gams.

Spray it on the calves... (I did this compulsively like every 1-2 hours...)

...and the thighs where the muscles were overworked.

So how does this work? The Foot & Leg Energizer Treatment is made from pumpkin extract, beet, Phytonicide, and Sansevieria. Let's break them down for each of its benefits:

Pumpkin extract - helps reduce inflammation and acts as an analgesic (pain-reliever). A study was actually done on mice and it showed that the mice exhibited few pain-related behaviour (such as tail-flicking) with pumpkin seed extract as compared to with morphine. Not bad eh? 

Pumpkin extract is also known to help protect neurons, which are cells in the nervous system, from damage. It is also an antioxidant. 

Beet - also an antioxidant, beet works very well in healing wounds.

Phytonicide - this is amazing. Phytonicide is the antimicrobial substance that trees and plants have which helps protect them from harmful insects and germs in the air. When you go to a forest and take a deep breath, the amazing fresh forest air that you smell which clears your head and refreshes you is a result of Phytonicide. 

It has very good deodorizing properties, which make this spray very effective as a deodorizing footspray. I've used this on my foot before I wear my shoes, as well as in my shoes, and it really works in controlling feet odour.

The antimicrobial effect of Phytonicide also helps to heighten immunity and healing capacity of the skin.

Sansevieria - also known as the snake plant, or the "mother-in-law's tongue" because of their stiff, swordlike, spiky leaves. Lol, so stereotypical. I'm sure there are nice mothers-in-law out there, right? I've met them (not my own, of course, though I'm sure my future own will be nice...eh hem).

A varietal of the Sansevieria plant. Picture Credit: Flowersandplantsassociation.org.uk

You might have seen this in many offices and homes because they are an AMAZING AIR PURIFIER!

One Sansevieria leaf can absorb 0.938mg of pollutants per hour. It absorbs toxins through the leaf and gives out pure oxygen. And you know most plants give out carbon dioxide at night, right? This one CONTINUES TO GIVE OUT OXYGEN, making it an ideal bedroom plant! Bet you didn't know that! (I didn't until I started googling.) Also, it doesn't produce allergens so it's great for those who are particularly prone to this condition known as Sick Building Syndrome. 

Apart from purifying the air, it also reduces electromagnetic radiation generated by your computer/TV so it's a good idea to actually place this next to your device.

Plus point: it grows under any lighting, and you only need to water it once a week. I'm so going to get one when I move house! Woohoo!

Okay I'm sidetracking. Got too excited researching about this ingredient. Lol. But #goodtoknow right?

Now for medicinal benefits which can apply here - Sansevieria sap is used as an antiseptic, and is very effective in helping wounds heal and preventing wound infection. This plant has been used to treat snake and insect bites! The leaves can be used to treat swelling and skin diseases such as eczema. It is also used to treat those who have smallpox and worms. And the benefits go on. Go read up and you'll find more.

Powerful ingredients, packed into a pretty little purple bottle. Dry skin? Insect bites? Sore muscles? Smelly feet? I think we have one single solution.

My miracle water, for the feet. ;)

Usually retailing at $49.90, LJH Singapore is having a promotional price of $38. 

And just for my readers, get an additional 20% off your total purchase when you use the code "LJHSilverAng" upon checkout.

Code valid till this Sunday, 12 May 2013. Go, shop here now.

Enjoy shopping for Mother's Day. ;)

Black Box Review

Who do you associate beauty subscription boxes with?

Girls, of course, right? 

And what comes to mind when you subscribe to these boxes?

For me, it's "I only have one face, every month you send me so many facial products they just keep piling up at home!"

So there is Black Box. 

 How is it different? It is the first free unisex lifestyle sampling box in Singapore. 

You didn't see wrongly, nor are your eyes playing tricks on you. YES IT IS FREE!!!

Before you click off to their subscription site (I know...we're such suckers for freebies...especially if they are of beauty products which can cost quite a bit), let me tell you a bit about it and show you what I had in my April Black Box, so you can decide if these will be useful to you, or if you will just be adding junk to your home (highly doubt it).

There's nutritious food. The Uncle Toby's bar came in very useful in the morning when I had to just rush out the house not very properly dressed cos I overslept. Eat on the go. So did the coffee and mocha satchets from Nescafe. Very thoughtful.

A bottle of collagen drink. These aren't cheap. I have been drinking collagen drinks since early April, and good ones with high collagen levels (10,000mg) don't come cheap. Mine was about $50 per 6 bottles. This one's actual price is $78.80 for 10. 

Good for skin, hair, nails, eyes, immune system, bones, joints...yada yada...you get the picture. Just drink. Lol.

 Belif trial/travel samples!!! N it came in a cute pouch which doubled up as a voucher! (I can go to any Belief store and present the pouch/envelope for more freebies!) 

I have heard about this brand and have been wanting to try out their products just to see what the hype is about. U know, whether they are just pretty packaging, or if they are really really good. I'll probably tweet about this when I use it. =)

I tried this, and I love the smell and the texture of it. For anti-aging products, these didn't feel oily on my skin at all, not even the cream! The nice scent was also a plus.  

Ettusais Skin Version up SUPER toner

THIS! This is one of my favourite drugstore-priced makeup primer. It creates a very nice even canvas for the makeup to makeup to. 

Something for our men to try too! I mean man (should be just one, right?). 

 Apart from facial products and food they also let you sample household products like these. Personally I think it's really useful, like if I've been wanting to try the Vanish Power O2 Stain Remover, I wouldn't buy the whole tub just to try, in case I don't like it, right? The sample would come in very handy in my decision to make that purchase. 

I like how they pack each Black Box to have a good variety of items. For the bf, yourself, and the family, and because it was a good variety of things for different uses (not just the face) I could really "sample" each item (notice there were no duplication of product types like 2 diff eye creams) and not have to force myself to finish them up and neglect my own skincare products. Nice touch on that.

Raring to subscribe to your FREE Black Box now? 

Just for my readers! 

Simply Subscribe at www.BlackBox.sg, key in "Silver" and you will stand a chance to receive your very own free Black Box with AT LEAST 4 DELUXE SAMPLE ITEMS in the next edition of Black Box! Other people don't have okay~ This one special. ;)

You may also want to "Like" Black Box on Facebook as they have giveaways and promotions there as well!