tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23450711762539085382024-03-15T18:30:34.129+08:00Yummy Chrispytine...StillNo photoshop, no push-up bra, no fake eyelashes. Just real life situations.Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.comBlogger920125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-37115803348083850822016-03-23T00:38:00.001+08:002016-08-27T09:43:52.558+08:00Thailand's Oldest Department Store<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21SbeD5UFThHGdoj4AsR53DBIsQMUeAxSj7-sViqsqNWDOHfvTPXxc9N6jvQZj8CZlUbyguwAZ4eYoW3MmGrwE2ISZoS4HwCDFUnn5L0J632xd_oJ0DRi3j427Y-D2kp1gFcLMlvE6O5c/s640/blogger-image-52855898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21SbeD5UFThHGdoj4AsR53DBIsQMUeAxSj7-sViqsqNWDOHfvTPXxc9N6jvQZj8CZlUbyguwAZ4eYoW3MmGrwE2ISZoS4HwCDFUnn5L0J632xd_oJ0DRi3j427Y-D2kp1gFcLMlvE6O5c/s640/blogger-image-52855898.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">84 YEAR OLD <b>Nightingale Olympic,</b> Thailand ’s first ever department store, is STILL in business. I'm pictured above with the daughter of Nightingale's owner. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Stuck in time, displaying 50 year old products still in their original packaging. The no air-condition two level store sells old-fashioned cosmetics, clothing and sports equipment.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYJN7GIZlmdnkV1wlimb4rCMRCoFoiBt1OwU6-BljMaXSzMoMmD0Jr6bdYHLJRqy_2qc2pG1auv7cNJtQRNMpPFYvL53iWFvVUs75d0JHocMk26ImkUP7gDYrkaVSEmo9GTa__oGlUGIb/s640/blogger-image--140082542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYJN7GIZlmdnkV1wlimb4rCMRCoFoiBt1OwU6-BljMaXSzMoMmD0Jr6bdYHLJRqy_2qc2pG1auv7cNJtQRNMpPFYvL53iWFvVUs75d0JHocMk26ImkUP7gDYrkaVSEmo9GTa__oGlUGIb/s640/blogger-image--140082542.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Prices range from cheap to much. What was most amusing, were the purple uniformed staff diligently positioned behind each counter on the first floor, ready to handle customer enquiries like it would have been bustling in the past. These salesgirls were hired since the 80s and they stand, position unchanging.<br>
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There was only one grumpy one, who looked at me through the top of her glasses, wagging her finger and said, "no photos". The others were typically polite, smiley and curious in me as i am with them.<br>
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Taking my time to walk the rather small (but i imagine sprawling in the 1930s) level 1, i see products somewhat neatly displayed. All items were covered in 5-inch dust with items falling apart. The items not falling apart like shoes, rackets and balls are worth purchase consideration. After all, its a sign of remarkable quality, no? They withstood the test of time. <br>
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"Good thing these stairs weren't wooden", i thought to myself. As i turned round the spiral staircase to the second floor, i caught a tabby cat pissing red-handed on one of the "merchandise", a set of snooker poles. </div>
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I looked at the nonchalant salesman sitting across. I lifted my arm wanting to alert him of the tabby's deed. My mouth opened, hesitating to make a sound. He seemed like he didn't want to be disturb. I decided against informing him, the snooker pole was covered with 10-inch dust that i felt the cat's pee probably did a favor than harm. At least the dust is partially gone, revealing the genuine colour. </div>
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The unwelcoming salesman was in his 60s, engrossed with fixing something. I approached to see what. He was re-stapling music scoresheets. </div>
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Nothing has changed in this department store, except the prices that has rose with inflation. Sports equipment on the second floor cost much, now being antiques. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppEyU4DZ8ECxS2Se8mmrI82VVtHyJOQ6zW6w30pwQmxfQvTPS1mLCWp92JNKkhY_jYXcG26Nnui2st97fi4rpaV4GA9EKttrYtx1h9Bqk1_KtEopsJuEwIhtJUTPk_R4DnG1CFXtu6SkH/s640/blogger-image--1571619707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppEyU4DZ8ECxS2Se8mmrI82VVtHyJOQ6zW6w30pwQmxfQvTPS1mLCWp92JNKkhY_jYXcG26Nnui2st97fi4rpaV4GA9EKttrYtx1h9Bqk1_KtEopsJuEwIhtJUTPk_R4DnG1CFXtu6SkH/s640/blogger-image--1571619707.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>If you're looking for an off-the-beaten find in Bangkok, take a peek in Nightingale Olympics. Buy something for good measure & to keep it open! Located 25/41 Pharurat Rd in Chinatown. Not open on Sundays & closes before sunset Mons to Sats. </div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com121tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-52256242547512066912016-03-22T23:37:00.000+08:002016-03-22T23:38:05.956+08:00Taste of Siam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tourists would be familiar with Som Tum (papaya salad), Tom Yum and the likes, but the flavours familiar to the tourists are not quite as authentic as what i've sampled having lived in Thailand for 18 months now.<br />
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Having eaten authentic Southern (papaya salad originated here) and Northern Thai cuisine, i didn't quite know there is also Bangkok cuisine! Recipes that likely originated from the royal family. A rare find today, these characteristically <b>Bangkok unique dishes</b> can be found at Baan <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">('house' in Thai) </span></i>Wannakowit.<br />
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Not easy to locate, <b>Baan Wannakowit </b><i>(64 Soi Damnoen Klang Tai) </i>can be found near Khao San road. The clue to entering the right soi would be to locate the line-up of lottery ticket sellers. Baan Wannakowit is not a public restaurant, but a 100-year old private house where a catering business owner lives with her family and eats these dishes daily.<br />
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Eating at Baan Wannakowit is like eating at a friend's house, as i remove my shoes to enter the home. Roaming room to room, seeing personal photos hung on the walls. There is no menu nor waiters here. With the language barrier, we ordered in faith. We had the owner bring everything she offers, as we were determined to try everything after a much tedious hunt for the place.<br />
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Everything was delectable. <i><b>Khanom jeen sao naam</b></i>, thin rice noodles soaked with a rich coconut milk dressing and topped with chunks of pineapple, sliced shallots, garlic and ginger.<br />
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<i><b>Mee Krob</b></i>, golden crispy rice with a sweet and sour sauce combined with shrimp, scallions and fried toufu. Served with fresh chives and bean sprouts. We also had green pork curry with prata.<br />
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We also had rice crackers with a pork, shrimp and peanut dip called <b><i>khao tung na tung</i></b>.<br />
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What was really special was <b><i>khao chae,</i></b> an unusual porridge where you put together yourself rice, jasmine-infused water and ice cubes. Yes, you heard me right. ICE CUBES in your rice. This is a summer porridge. You then eat the porridge served with various condiments like stewed radish, sweet and salty pork floss and fried yam balls.<br />
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The bill was no more than 800THB for 3 persons, including food and drinks. <b>Highly recommended for a unique experience</b>. Only by appointment, call <a dir="ltr" href="tel:+66%2081922%206611" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">+66 81922 6611</a> to book.</div>
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When i started the Invisalign journey with i.Dental, i did not expect this. I did not expect my face shape to change. For the better.<br />
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In less than a year, the Invisalign treatment turned my jaw shape into the much coveted V shape of Korean actresses. Without surgery! </div>
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My teeth was so misaligned that when i take pictures, i look like i'm missing a tooth!<br />
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Here's how it works (at least from a patient point of view, not as a technician). </div>
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1. Visit i.Dental for an assessment including an x-ray to ensure you are suitable for treatment. Receive a video visualization of treatment process. Dr Cheng will explain how Invisalign will change your life. From a horse face to a human face. </div>
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2. In the same visit, you will do mould impressions if you decide to proceed. At the same time, Dr Cheng will put on "attachments" that suit your tooth colour. You will have these little hooks on your teeth that doesn't drop off, and almost invisible to the eye (but you can feel it) to "hook on" the aligners. These extra fixtures are almost neglect able. You will forget you had them as it becomes part of your mouth. </div>
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3. Receive 50% of your aligners. I had 33 sets in total. In the beginning, i changed one every 2 weeks. Later, it accelerated to changing weekly. There were some weeks i totally messed up the order. I panicked but nothing could be not fixed by Dr Cheng. It was very assuring that he told me i'm not doomed. Although i wouldn't advice you to jump the order on purpose!<br />
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No one could tell i had Invisalign on. No one could tell my teeth was being fixed as we speak. No metal teeth embarrassment. No skin cutting accidents while kissing or others. No cut corners of my mouth! </div>
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No monthly visits to the dentist required! It was such an independent process that eventually when i had to relocate, i easily administered to myself just by following Dr Cheng's advice! </div>
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iDental was even on email response if i needed to consult or check in every now and them on my progress. They responded quickly to the photos i send them of my teeth. Virtual consultation! I've never had that with any dental clinic. Although i also wouldn't advice you to do that but just sharing how excellent iDental's service is. </div>
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4. Finally, my entire process is complete, just slightly under a year. I then return to iDental to get my nightly retainers done that i'll wear as long as i live. Dr Cheng inspected my results and is rather pleased with his magic. I am too!<br />
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If you want to know <a href="http://chrispytinetoo.blogspot.com/2015/01/braces-vs-invisalign.html" target="_blank">the difference between braces </a>and Invisalign (as i've done braces before too), i've compared them before.<br />
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Finally, if you want to know how much it costs and if you are a suitable candidate, call <a href="http://www.idental.com.sg/" target="_blank">iDental</a>! There is a first-time consultation fee of $20 - $60 depending on duration. If you decide to proceed with an x-ray to complete the check, there is an additional $220. The total investment for Invisalign starts from $4000 depending on the number of aligners you need based on the severity of your teeth, but they are payable with installments. The Invisalign aligners are made in USA with a patented technology. You will need to <span style="font-size: large;">find a local reputable clinic to help administer and watch your progress.</span> One mis-step can make your teeth worse! <span style="font-size: large;">My friend went to a clinic in Orchard (i don't know which one) and towards the end of her treatment, her teeth actually sunk into her gum!!!! That was irreversible :( :( :(</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">My dentist, Dr <span style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cheng Eng Wah,</span> from <b><a href="http://www.idental.com.sg/" style="border: 0px; color: #dd3333; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">i.Dental Surgeons</span></a> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">won the Best Individual award for 2013 and Invisalign Platinium Elite Award for the last 5 years. His clinic on Robinsons Road is dedicated to Invisalign treatments only.
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I<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> was handed bags of rice packets and told to go out and scour the streets to distribute in Rattanakosin, Bangkok. An area where the poor buy or sell second-hand items, items so broken that one'll be appalled that they are even for sale/ will be purchased. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The rice packets were bought from the local vendor for the street people in the neighbourhood. I peeked in the rice packets to check out what i'm distributing; jasmine rice with stringy bits of pork or jasmine rice with a tad more generous serve of vegetables.</span></div>
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With each hand carrying 10 packets, we begin our distribution route.<br />
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<b>The Street Sex Workers</b><br />
A lady in her 70s sat on a bench with her belongings packed neatly around. She dressed reasonably well for a street person, lightly made-up with sunglasses perched on her head. She was jovial, alert and bright for her age. She immediately struck a conversation with my friend as she is a regular squatter in this area and they've got acquainted as he does his regular distribution rounds. She fussed over our rice packets before deciding she won't have any. "What is her story?" I asked as we walked away from her.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"She is too far away from home with children overseas. She is a sex worker for some reason we can't quite figure."</span></blockquote>
Two teenagers, faces painted with cheap make-up, sat cross legged by the road. They were within arm's reach to each other, but they were not friends.<br />
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"Have you eaten?" they looked away as we attempted to chat them up. It was late afternoon, we were in their way of attracting "business". They were both introverted and quiet, avoiding eye contact. When we repeated our question and gestured we want to give them a rice packet, one girl gingerly accepted. The other followed suit. As i stretched out my rice packet, she reached forward gingerly. She lifted her chin, and her eyes finally met mine. Eyes big, wide and a little wet, as if a silent plea.<br />
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The next few sex workers we meet on the street divider, by the pollution of whizzing cars, are of a more mature age. They were readily accepted our handouts but weren't too forthcoming in interaction. One chubby lady with gaudy make-up in a cheery bright yellow dress, asked politely for an extra cake while she put aside the rice packet for later. She clearly enjoyed the rare treat.<br />
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A scrawny dark skinned woman, both cheeks powdered with talcum, body covered in plasters saw us distributing food and approached us while lugging her folded cardboard box. When she reached us, she laid out her cardboard box and sat.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I'm dying," she said as she dug into her rice packet.</span></blockquote>
Taken aback at her candor, she shared with us she is dying from HIV and her entire body is in pain. She covers herself with plasters as she do not want to pass the disease on.<br />
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Another told us some women are sex workers because<br />
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<b>The Unemployed</b><br />
A man sits on the grass, fixing broken radios. Engrossed in figuring out the broken radio, he didn't hear us asking if he wanted food.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When he finally heard us, he asked if he could take 2 packets as he has a family to feed back home. </span></blockquote>
Filled with gratitude, he thanked us profusely before going back to being engrossed with fixing the broken pieces laid out in front of him. A dejected soul who has lost his job, ashamed to tell his family he lost his job.<br />
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Most people sat facing the street, even if just to pass time but he faced the bush, his back upon the street. We knelt, and asked how is he. He proudly reminisced the days he was a foreman, told us his glorious days with a toothy grin.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An older man, passed on his wise words. That he as a pauper, has health that riches cannot buy.</span> </blockquote>
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<b>The Abandoned</b><br />
Many of the street people have family troubles. Unable to return home, or unaccepted by their family, they each have a story to tell.<br />
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She is divorced from her husband, forcing her on the streets. All she wishes is that her children will be able to live in harmony with their new step mum. She tells us, she only has one more year to live on the streets. Her eyes filled with hope, her daughter will graduate from university then, get a job and will rent an apartment to be reunited.<br />
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My heart broke with each human story heard. My eyes wept, as i peep into their "home" (or the lack of a home). My spirit humbled by their contentment despite not having much. </div>
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They kept stray dogs as pets. They find ways to feed their dogs, if not themselves first. My heart bled, knowing these dogs give non-judgmental companionship in return for their unconditional love. Which the street people are capable of giving, despite not having a house made of walls and beams. </div>
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We, who are able, need to give. Distributing food in the past 2 months did not and will not eradicate poverty, but i was there to give a touch, to give a ear, to give time. I urge us to lead a life worth living. </div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-75671666735449563482015-07-17T23:41:00.000+08:002015-07-17T23:44:09.614+08:00Reasons To Love Shanghai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Other than it being the same memorable trip where i went to learn <a href="http://chrispytinetoo.blogspot.com/2014/09/journey-to-shaolin.html" target="_blank">kungfu</a>, i like <b>Shanghai</b> for various reasons.<br />
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<b><u>Water Towns</u></b><br />
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It is a myriad of smells, sounds and sights as we walk the cobbled stone pathway trying all sorts of street food like smelly toufu and buying little knick knacks as souveniers.<br />
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Locals visit and release life (fishes) at the Bridge of Life as a Buddhist way of gaining merit.<br />
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While the city is filled with skyscrapers and a pulsing night life, there is the old city which we chanced upon in the city center. </div>
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<b><u>Marriage Park</u></b><br />
A highly amusing sight, parents bring out their umbrellas and notices advertising their "eligible" children in this park. The notices are very detailed! With information like their education, their jobs, their assets, characteristics and past relationships.<br />
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<b><u>Insect Market</u></b><br />
Near the antique market, is the insect market which we also chanced upon by accident. Here, men frown in concentration to select the best fighting cricket.<br />
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-13625667615277224392015-06-07T15:51:00.000+08:002015-06-07T15:51:06.819+08:00World's First Magnum Playground in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Open to public from now till 21 August, expect a special <b>MAGNUM</b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #222222; text-align: justify;"> Dessert & Cocktail Menu</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1f497d; text-align: justify;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #222222; text-align: justify;">with a mini experience of the Playground to extend the pleasure experience. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;">Once you have your heartbeat calm down, indulge in </span><a href="http://www.orgo.sg/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">ORGO</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;">'s creations with the new Magnum Infinity, made </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;">rom a rare source of naturally rich Tanzanian cocoa that produce intense premium dark chocolate.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-30358441351468361792015-05-14T10:21:00.002+08:002015-05-14T10:21:45.705+08:00Sundays at Channel 7<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my favourite <strong>free things to do in Bangkok</strong> on a weekend is to join the crowds in <strong>Channel 7</strong> recording studio. <strong>Muay thai boxing</strong>, a national sport, air on TV every Sunday at noon to 3. Little known to tourists, it is <strong>free</strong> to get a spot <strong>to watch these live boxing matches</strong> in a very <strong>authenthic local atmosphere.</strong> </div>
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Get off at Mochit BTS Exit 4 and walk towards the Bangkok MRT office building. This is located at the end of the street, in a corner.</div>
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The crowd roared with each punch and kick. Monies passed from my left to right. Millions of illegal baht was transacted in that studio, with 300, 000 baht gifted to the winning boxer. Seated sardine packed on the bleachers, the yells and gestures from the bookies proved to be more interesting than the match itself. Heart pounding, I felt like i was part of something big, bad and dirty.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6 months in Bangkok and i'm loving it. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I wait a thousand years to cross the busy street with no traffic rules, it has taught me patience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My hairstylist is a Japanese female who came to Thailand to be a male. He taught me there is no shame in telling a stranger your secrets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Thai's name is long and complicated. They have nicknames like Meta, Jedi and the most creative must go to Name. Remembering Thai names and their nicknames trains my memory. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My favourite (illegal) street food stall is at the same spot everyday but one day. The Police works on Monday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Thai straight men love taking selfies and checking themselves out in their reflective mobile case. It taught me not to stereotype gender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Taxi drivers who roll down their windows and ask where i'm going is most likely not to take me anywhere. It taught me perserverance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The many old farang ( Westerner) and young Thai couples don't disgust me but told me everyone's searching for love in ways they define it to be. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I went for a massage and they asked if i minded a male masseuse. I hesitated until they added, "don't worry, not a real man." I learned to adapt and not mind to have things my way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I meet people all walks of life, most recently a conspiracy preacher who proved to be more interesting than an inflight movie. The French man has a bag filled with gold and silver, ready to run (to the mountains) the next economy crisis or nuclear war. I learned that to live, is to not fear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I saw a creepy voodoo spider doll hanging in a taxi, i learned to respect anothers' beliefs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The friendliest taxi driver i met was a ladyboy who wouldn't stop giggling and keeps an English dictionary in her glove compartment. She taught me happiness is from within. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I walk the same route everyday and i see the same beggars everyday. I tell myself not to turn numb any day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They say love is blind, but surely we can fall out of love if love is taken for granted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some friends tell me they end relationships because feelings were gone. What makes feelings last a lifetime and what is the recipe to long lasting marriages that takes little effort to maintain? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you live together, it is inevitable that there'll be times you're in a rush or impatient to use the bathroom. In some way, you've achieved the highest level of comfortability in coupledom if you're able to take his/her shit. I had an ex who told me his then-girlfriend wouldn't stop talking even while he's on his golden throne. Lavatory time is sacred time, most people meditate in there. Or, check illicit messages from mistresses. Unless both of you are into the golden shower fetish where its actually a turn-on, i'll say stay out of each other's bowel-time. There'll be chances later on in life, in old age, where either of you have to help each other move bowels. Until then, if you must invade bathroom privacy, make sure its to surprise him/ her in a steamy hot shower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While you are your partner's greatest fan, you will also be his/ her biggest critic. I've seen couples who in their "harmless teasing" hide invisible knives that cut. A friend's husband is always teasing how unfit his wife is. I pointed out that while she isn't as fit as he is, he should be glad he found a partner who joins him in every outdoor activity with much gusto. A relationship still needs tact. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The more comfortable we are with someone, the less formal we become. The Japanese have a very sweet tradition where a couple greet each other when one or the other steps through the door with this phrase; "its been hard on you". Its a show of appreciation for the other, hard at work. It could be not entirely sincere because of habit but remember that successful people cultivate good habits. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In relation of #2, it is easy to lose your temper quicker with someone close. Especially when you know you're being loved unconditionally (assuming that's why you're both together). My parents are married for more than 25 years. I dislike the manner they frown, chide and demonstrate their disapproval of each other publicly. My longest relationship was 3 years, everytime there's a behaviour i disapprove, i consciously bite my tongue and keep a pokerface. My mistake though, is not revisiting and talking about it when we get home. It isn't healthy letting the unspoken or forgotten eat you up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my opinion, common interests is a pre-requisite before committing to a relationship. However, i've seen couples who are total opposites who remain attached. I can't fathom a partner who doesn't love travelling, trying new things and doing sport like i do. My partners often have opposite thoughts and beliefs which offers friendly (sometimes challenging) debate, but we will always share common interests. Couples who share common interests have a better chance at growing old together. Don't lose the partner who can match your pace in said interest. My parents both like being outdoors but my dad is alot fitter and faster than my mum. This often leaves mum biting dad's dust, which then makes them both feel very alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we are comfortable with each other, we stop being vain. There's no need to put on nice lingerie when its more comfortable to hang lose. There's no need to put make-up on because he's seen me without. There's no need to put any clothes on because its coming off. Ok, maybe the last example isn't a bad thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A woman ought to continue putting on matching (and sexy) lingerie. A man ought to continue keeping trim without a belly. When a woman becomes a mother, take time out to love herself. If a woman becomes a housewife, find activities that makes her interesting. Find friends to use the 10,000 word quota than offload it on the husband the moment he steps in. A woman tends to forget herself the moment she becomes a mother. Don't, because you'll grow old resentful as i watch my mother become. When children have grown out of their nest, when your husband will never be able to be as sacrificial as you are (its a different sort), you become resentful at old age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm guilty of lying on a partner's lap and texting while he's also texting above my head. We occassionally share text stories and joke about our friends. This is a special moment, as its only what couples do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We've passed the formality stage where a person on his/ her mobile all the time is a deal breaker. However, this couple activity is breeding the habit of seeing your partner less important. When the mobile phone becomes more interesting, when the children demands more attention, when your job/ deadline seemed more important. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today, we see ever more couples on their mobiles at dinner in a restaurant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since their children were born, my friend haven't been out with his wife alone since he-can't-remember. His daughter is 16 now, so i asked him what's stopping him from taking his wife out on a date? He gave excuses like, "Naaah. We're too old for that", "I'm not in the mood today." But he did take her out that night, and he messaged me a word of "thanks" after. </span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-11451220865318020952015-04-08T22:24:00.001+08:002016-08-13T05:36:02.128+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">To the Chinese, if we have more than one boyfriend, its condemned as "she's loose/ easy/ slut". My Spanish girl-friend once enlightened me with a different perspective, "doesn't it make you a lot more interesting, having different experiences?" She is currently in a relationship of 8 yrs. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">If we were born as babies with zero knowledge and skill except to suckle or swim, how likely are we to know love and to love without experience? </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">I've never used "i love you" frivolously in relationships because "best friends 4eva" written in graduation books were not true. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">When my first boyfriend at 19 said "i love you" within 3 months of relations, i wasn't sure how to react. He surely didn't know what he was saying, as love was meant to be accepting but he frowned at my dressing, speech and behaviour. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">My second boyfriend at 23 was abit more like me, we don't use the word love in vain. There were no "i love you" until we broke up. The first time he used the word love, it was with a marriage proposal. But surely he didn't know what he's saying, because of the inconsistencies in actions. If he loved, he wouldn't leave me behind when we were snorkelling. If he loved, he wouldn't mind my bag spoiling his style (by carrying it). </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">For all the men who taught me what love is not, there was one who taught me what love is. Love is giving up pre-planned and paid trips to spend more time with you. Love is not minding how uncomfortable, ugly and tiring it makes him so you can be not. Love is asking you for your opinion on everything not because he can't decide but to make decisions with you. Love is making plans with you in it, love is wanting to know and understand everything of you. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Have i then loved? I thought i haven't, but my friend who've observed me in my times with relations said i have. Love might be a universal language but the ways of expressing love is very different between cultures. The Chinese are alot more reserved in demonstrating love, "have you eaten?" is more commonly said than "i love you." The Chinese's demonstration of love is, protecting you at all costs, ensuring you're well-fed without lack and caring for the finest details of daily life. Love to the Chinese is not words of affirmation and touch. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Love is not as simple as we wish it to be. There is parental love which is sacrificial, Godly love which is all-accepting and romantic love, filled with lust & more. Love fills this Earth and in this journey of finding love, i learned to love myself & i found i had passion within. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Born a Gen Y Singaporean, I never had to fight to live. I was groomed to excel in academics, I was not nurtured to think out of the box. I never had a strong passion about a topic, subject or person. We were like carbon copies. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">They say a son looks for a wife like his mother and a daughter looks for a husband like her father. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">I used to be attracted to chauvunistic men, a total opposite of my father. It turns out they are the worst lovers and i grew wiser. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">As i come of age, i recognise traits of my father in my boyfriends in later years. My father thinks my mum is still beautiful even when she doesn't shave. He massages her legs as they run thick with varicose veins. He calls her perfect when her belly hangs loose with skin after 3 children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">She yell words of hate and shame, he loves her the same. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">He goes to work where there are other women, but nothing changed. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Gen Y's love is nothing like before. We give up too easily when the tough gets going. So i'll wait. Wait Christine. Wait for that "him" who'll wait for me. Protect my heart as its the most valuable thing.</span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-89124150188761192122015-01-19T23:35:00.001+08:002015-01-24T11:53:29.873+08:00Braces Vs Invisalign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Its been 3 months since i received my aligners. From my visit to Dr Cheng at <a href="http://idental.com.sg/" target="_blank">iDental</a> to collect them, i felt he sincerely cares about making me more beautiful.<br>
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The nurses pre-empted me on the discomfort i'll feel in the beginning and advised how to mitigate it. Key rule to slipping on your new aligners without much discomfort is to wear it before bed. In your sleep, your teeth and gum gets accustomed to it. </div>
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I'm not foreign to these plastic things, having worn braces 13 years ago, but in the beginning, i felt the discomfort and i was slurring in my speech. I wasn't drunk, but due to something unusual in the mouth, it takes a week to adapt. There were times i felt like removing them, throwing it to the ground and stomping on them but the <b>Invisalign c</b>ase taunted me with these text imprinted "Optimal wear 22 hours a day".<br>
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I found out that Invisalign wearers were more than i knew. These buggers were keeping secret what's making them more beautiful because its invisible! </div>
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I also found out that many of them were ex-braces patients in our teens! Why did our braces dentists not tell us retainers are for life? This made us our teeth shift over the years and will continue to do so, undoing years of metal teeth pain. </div>
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Having been through both <b>braces and Invisalign</b>, here're my <b>comparisions</b>: </div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1. Time Spent Reduced Drastically</span></div>
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I spent 3 years with metal teeth and it meant 1 visit a month to the dentist to clean, tighten and change the rubber band colours to my fancy. Halloween was purple and black, Christmas was red and green. Retainers have to be worn for a year 24/7 (other than eating), thereafter nightly wear after removing the metal wires. That's 4 years in total having something metal then plastic in my mouth. </div>
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My Invisalign treatment is estimated to be less than a year, visits to the dentist drastically reduced because i could self-serve.<br>
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Now that i've relocated overseas, i could take with my all 33 sets of aligners and continue my treatment from a distance.<br>
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<span style="color: blue;">2. Don't look like an awkward teenager</span><br>
I remember how self conscious i was when i was wearing braces. Conscious of food stuck in between the wires, it didn't help the wires sometimes cut my gums or the corners of my mouth too. I felt like Ugly Betty. Here in Thailand, i noticed many adults wear braces. I felt so proud i'm one step ahead of them with Invisalign. I don't have to look like an awkward teenager. I can make business presentations and command the room with confidence.<br>
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<span style="color: blue;">3. Intimacy with no blood lost</span><br>
I'm exaggerating here. I didn't make out back when i had braces, but i always had the impression that it wouldn't be comfortable kissing someone with metal teeth. I would know, because it wasn't comfortable feeling the metal against the insides of my lips! Then, there are the risks of cutting your lover. Again, this is me dramatizing braces and i didn't have a personal experience but i have a phobia of that happening!<br>
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With Invisalign, you can take it off before making out. Optimal wear for Invisalign is 22 hours though, so keep your make out session short and sweet!<br>
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Interested to find out more how you can have this <a href="http://chrispytinetoo.blogspot.com/2014/12/straight-talking-with-idental.html" target="_blank">transformation</a>?<br>
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Idental is having organizing a free talk to field Q&A. You can get a smile assessment after. <br>
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<b>Date: </b>27 January 2015 / 26 February 2015</div>
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<b>Time: </b>7pm (Registration starts at 6.45pm)</div>
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<b>Venue: </b>Capital Tower, Level 9, FTSE Room</div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Sign-up link:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/identalinvisalign"><span class="s2">http://bit.ly/identalinvisalign</span></a></span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-17171898227321672932015-01-01T12:18:00.001+08:002015-03-29T11:04:29.093+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgyJxBrqSrlmBkW_oCY1SEQY5dYf8Rwg67xhSCJDzyrlCBwN3Dr4oaWR4-6T4l9C-N1sMasGGm05-2QC9qCRSofbl8n5ahJUeDMe777EGjUyi3n2oDsLEfPZdDlfjC9yeHbPBD_QMpENp/s640/blogger-image-1350990054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgyJxBrqSrlmBkW_oCY1SEQY5dYf8Rwg67xhSCJDzyrlCBwN3Dr4oaWR4-6T4l9C-N1sMasGGm05-2QC9qCRSofbl8n5ahJUeDMe777EGjUyi3n2oDsLEfPZdDlfjC9yeHbPBD_QMpENp/s640/blogger-image-1350990054.jpg"></a></div>On New Year's eve, i cycled 54km through Chiangmai's farmer fields, rehabilitation centers and simple lives. <div><br></div><div>My year-end post isn't going to summarize 2014's glorifying moments but rather, something i hope that sets the tone for how i want to live for 2015. </div><div><br></div><div>Santhi, my Thai bike guide, struck up a conversation with me while we manuveur around the paddy fields at 10km/hr. </div><div><br></div><div>"What is your life goal?"</div><div>"See the world, make a difference?"<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>I had to communicate with him in very simple English, a language he self-taught with Youtube over 6 years. </div><div><br></div><div>What i actually meant was my life purpose is to make a difference in the lives around me. Instead of aiming for a Nobel prize, "charity" begins at home and with small actions that makes impact i wouldn't have fathom. Accompanying this life purpose, is the goal to see and feel the world. </div><div><br></div><div>"And you?"</div><div>"I want to be ordained (as a monk) when i'm 50."</div><div><br></div><div>I am confused. Earlier, he mentioned he wanted to get married at 30 (he's 26). However, with his limited vocabularly, i couldn't clarify. Later, i found out from local colleagues that it is a rite of adulthood to spend days, weeks or months for temporary monkhood, earning merits for parents. </div><div><br></div><div>Meeting all walks of life, random stranger conversations have been most rewarding. It shapes me. </div><div><br></div><div>My greatest achievement before 30 is to have lived in 4 different countries independently. </div><div><br></div><div>Being Singaporean by birth, it has been ingrained in me to study hard, work hard, find a man and marry to get a house. I'm not ashamed to say that was my very naive life goal before i gained enlightened. The more i lived abroad, the more i liked being an international wildchild. Adopting the attitude of an European but retaining an Asian's virtue (and cuisine). </div><div><br></div><div>It takes courage to leave Singapore, an indefinite stay away from family, away from friends. Remove myself from familarity, remove myself from convenience. </div><div><br></div><div>Poverty at my doorstep, cycling past farmers toiling, stepping out of Singapore has been a humbling start. It reminds me constantly how we don't get to choose whom we're born as but we do get to choose how to live life. </div><div><br></div><div>I love Singapore for Singapore, but staying on made me self-centered, impatient and focused on life goals that deep down i doubted. Last year living in Europe gave me a new perspective. Going back to Singapore, i felt the old self creeping back. If i wasn't careful, i would lose that wildchild i prefer to be. </div><div><br></div><div>That wildchild who lives for herself, not for society. </div><div><br></div><div>Stepping out of Singapore, i want to be a better person than yesterday. I want to be myself, as everyone else is taken.</div><div><br></div><div>The number 5 has always been my favourite as its representative of my family unit. I found out that its also the number for grace. 2015 will be a year of abundant grace. </div><div><br></div><div>Leaving to find me. </div>Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-89811143784446639322014-12-21T21:26:00.000+08:002014-12-21T21:28:21.010+08:0011 Exotic Food Safe to Eat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
They say the Chinese eat everything.<br />
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I'm the type of Chinese who tries everything. </div>
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There are times when for a split second, i think about food poisoning and tummy runs, but i've eaten exotic food both at fancy restaurants and street stalls. </div>
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Fish and chips in Western Australia was so boring that i had to look for something that makes my stomach churn. If you manage to hold back the bile rising up your throat on the thought of eating a maggot, you'll be pleasantly surprised that it tastes like buttery mushy crab. I like crabs, so this was tasty. Best eaten hot. </div>
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Have you seen the very graphic frog sashimi Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_NW2A9D-tw" target="_blank">video</a> where the frog is still blinking and wadding on the plate? I've not reached that level yet, but i've tried the <b>sperm sac of a cod fish</b> that looks like brain. Served cold, like sashimi, it is without any dipping sauce. The sac remains intact, thus its really one bite and its gone. As you bite the sac in your mouth, it bursts, filling your mouth with sperm. Then you get this super creamy bean curd texture with a strong fishy after-taste and smell. </div>
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I was surprised to learn that sperm don't look all the same amongst fish. This is a pufferfish's sperm sac.</div>
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A skilled Japanese chef will boil it to optimal before serving you drizzled with ponzu sauce and chives. </div>
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While certain part of Europe fancy rabbit leg, the Chinese in Sze Chuan go rabid over rabbit heads.</div>
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Delightfully 麻辣 spiced, you have to gnaw at it and train that tongue to get juicy bits of meat from the nook and cranny of that skeleton. There isn't much meat, like fish eye and chicken feet, which is consistent with the Chinese's habit of gnawing at bone. The tongue and the brain of the rabbit head is considered the essence of the entire snack. The tongue tastes foul, and the brain tastes like egg yolk. The little meat i can get out of the rabbit's cheek, tasted like very tender chicken. Instagram video <a href="http://instagram.com/p/qITAGHrlWm/?modal=true" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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When I had enough of dim sum in Hong Kong, and asked my guide for something new, he took me to this famous snake restaurant that even had Gordon Ramsey's picture on the wall. We had snake soup and fried snake chunks. </div>
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Despite the snake meat tasting like chicken, I somehow couldn't finish an entire bowl of soup even though it was just a small one! It felt too heavy on the stomach. I preferred the fried snake chunks as they were spiced. I didn't think i would find bones!</div>
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Locals (not everyone) eat snake during winter to keep warm! Not sure if its a self fulfilling prophecy, but i did feel warm and alitttle heady after consuming these snakes. </div>
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Expecting the starfish and seahorse to taste like sand in my mouth, it wasn't. Anything fried always tastes good. The scorpion is my favourite, tasting like salt pepper chicken. Its crisp little body squirt juice in my mouth. The seahorse and starfish surprisingly (or not) smell and taste very fishy. The seahorse tastes like very crispy ikan bilis while the tasteless starfish needs a harder bite. Instagram video <a href="http://instagram.com/p/vjC6BBrlSe/?modal=true" target="_blank">here</a>. This night market also have many other hair rising <a href="http://www.travelfreak.net/the-horrors-of-chinese-food-the-wangfujing-food-street-in-beijing/" target="_blank">options</a>, but they weren't on display for sale when i visited. Tarantulas and lizards were probably not in season?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">王府井夜市<b> (Wang Fu Jing Night Market)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Beijing, China</span><br />
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9) <b>Duck Got My Tongue</b><br />
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I missed out the opportunity to try out monitor lizards in salted egg yolk and shit (not kidding, shit was on the menu) in <a href="http://chrispytinetoo.blogspot.com/2011/04/weekend-eats.html" target="_blank">Saigon</a>. </div>
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And i hunted high and low for the <a href="http://funblogging.net/guolizhuang-chinas-exotic-restaurant/" target="_blank">penis restaurant</a> in Beijing to no success.<br />
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For any virgin hoping to pop their exotic-food cherry, i would recommend sampling it in Singapore first. After all, my mother nation is stringent in food safety and hygiene. Every food stall is licensed and has to display the government certificates that grades stalls from A to D. With penalties and pressure, i hardly see any food stalls graded C and D. Most are Bs. </div>
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I love taking visiting friends to the <a href="http://chrispytinetoo.blogspot.com/2012/06/uniquely-singapore.html" target="_blank">Geylang </a>food trail. Where i introduce them to crocodile soup (cures asthma), black chicken (nourishing), turtle soup (build stamina) and more. </div>
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My favourite is stewed frog legs, otherwise garlic butter escargots (snails) at Jack's Place.</div>
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Just the other night, we saw eggs (with shell) pierced on a stick on a BBQ grill on the street. I excitedly bought them (3 for $1) thinking they must be <i>baluk</i> (Philippine street snack of a half grown embryo still in egg shell). I got my camera out, heart pounding, palms sweating, unsure what's going to reveal as my friend un-peeled it. It was very anti-climax when we realized it was nothing what we thought, just egg custard 0_0</div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-34484676967704546382014-12-08T00:12:00.000+08:002014-12-08T00:12:09.578+08:00Straight Talking with iDental<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was in denial up till 3 months ago. I insisted that my teeth was straight despite having this front tooth sticking out like Nanny McPhee. </div>
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It's probably negligible, until i had an x-ray done during my consultation with <a href="http://www.idental.com.sg/" target="_blank">iDental</a> and the picture showed an obvious protrusion! </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">On closer look at glamour shots like the below, i look like i'm missing a tooth!</span></div>
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After further examinations, Dr <b>Cheng Eng Wah </b>also announced that my bite was not perfect. He asked if i could bite noodles with my front teeth. "Of course i can!" I said a little too loud. He raised his eyebrow at me and said, "Your front teeth can only bite udon, but not ramen."</div>
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Dr Cheng is full of funny quotes.<br />
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I learned that <b>Invisalign</b> can correct all sorts of teeth situations like fangs, overbite, underbite and overcrowding in a shorter time and with less self-consciousness (no metal wires to make me look like an over-due teenager). <a href="http://www.idental.com.sg/" target="_blank">iDental</a> recently opened a dedicated Invisalign clinic at Robinson Road and i'm blown away by the jovial service, Dr Cheng's quotes and the astounding technology that Invisalign promises to deliver.<br />
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<b>What to Expect with Invisalign</b><br />
On my 3rd visit to iDental, i was assigned my aligners. The first 2 visits were consultation, X-rays, mould impressions and 3D imaging. My treatment comprises of 33 aligners and i am to change them every week with regular visits to Dr Cheng for monitoring. I was very excited and paid attention to wearing and caring for my aligners. I was given 2 cases, one blue and one red. The blue is for me to place my invisible braces during meal times while the red is meant to keep the previous aligner (just in case). I diligently brought the blue case with me everywhere as i once wrapped my plastic retainers in tissue paper during meal time and accidentally threw it away! It was such an expensive mistake.<br />
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The green thing is called a 'chewy', something that I also have to diligently chew at every insertion of the aligners to ensure a tight fit. Not adhering to any of these clear instructions would impact the Invisalign results. Dr Cheng gave me a sneak preview of my transformation! I love seeing him replay them over and over again above my dentist's chair when i make a routine visit to iDental.<br />
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There will be attachments made to the teeth, which had people ask me what're those when they are close enough. </div>
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However, the best part of Invisalign is that the treatment doesn't impact the way i look, no ugly metal teeth! I have heard of horror stories of friends who went to random clinics for wisdom tooth surgery and had a bad experience. In respect, i think it is important to go to a reputable clinic who knows what they're doing with Invisalign. </div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-13227734406742704062014-12-02T12:06:00.001+08:002014-12-05T11:10:35.277+08:00My First WeekThe Thais warmly welcomed me, nothing short of what they were known for, a land of smiles. <div><br></div><div>I learned that to get a taxi driver to see you as a human being, i have to fake it <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">like a Thai w a nasal tone and drag my speech. "Singapore embassy" should be pronounced as "Sinkapooore aaairbassii".</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I learned that i can be James Bond, balancing precariously in a tuk tuk with my newly bought bowls and plates. My driver darts in and out of the Bangkok jam, sometimes going against traffic and turning 360. </font><div><div><br></div><div>I learned patience. Their sing-song "just a moment please" and their constant glance, smile and nod when its more than a moment calms the impatient Singaporean in me. What impresses me is their resilence in making sure they meet your requests despite not understanding English. The street fashion stalls can be rude though, perhaps harden by the incessant haggling by tourists. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned that tailors can come and measure you up in the office's toilet. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned that you can use your staff pass but not tissue packs to reserve seats in the food court. Tissue packs will be mistakenly discarded or used by another patron. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned that girls on the streets who wear surgeon masks is to mask face work, not germs or pollution (broad assumption). </div><div><br></div><div>I learned to look in the eye of my receptionist, service staff and colleagues who are she-males with respect and dignity. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned to give, in appreciation for help. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned that there's nowhere like Singapore. Last night on my way home, i saw a homeless man masturbating while lying down under the bridge. I hasten my steps, but from the corners of my eyes, i learned that Asian men's size are not what the jokes say. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned to not bat an eyelid, passing the streets lined up with stalls proudly proclaiming they've the latest porn DVD, displaying the wide range of sexual performance pills and dildos that makes me blush. I learned to operate a pepper spray ($6), an electric taser ($12) and retractable baton but pray i'll never need to use it. </div><div><br></div><div>I learned that Singapore is not real and i needed to see the world. </div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupvTxuLrvcH_vCcTP_hv_wqvagnnZ9NqbRMGLn-tMfLq7-SwP-l0fAkl8jwEClkhBqnYZxvsTT0RJenuWF5IH05WT6hEYxx9gpmYrsumc65sod4wCfXiaMq31PUSv8v9PidRWDLV0cMWm/s640/blogger-image--155076866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupvTxuLrvcH_vCcTP_hv_wqvagnnZ9NqbRMGLn-tMfLq7-SwP-l0fAkl8jwEClkhBqnYZxvsTT0RJenuWF5IH05WT6hEYxx9gpmYrsumc65sod4wCfXiaMq31PUSv8v9PidRWDLV0cMWm/s640/blogger-image--155076866.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-81134390167540648412014-11-25T16:46:00.003+08:002014-11-27T17:28:11.151+08:00My Girl Crush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I find myself irrisistably attracted to HER. </span><br>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">She's always dressed immaculately with her jet black ironed hair, fitted dresses and branded heels. When she wears bright yellow or fiery red instead of her usual <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">sombre monotones, my heart skip a beat. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Her physical appearance isn't next top model, but she exudes confidence that needs no powder, lipstick or fake eyelashes (but she must need her eyebrows drawn). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">At work, i hold her with high regard for her deft and courageous business decisions and her quick wit in conversations. Her precise but tactful feedback makes meetings constructive. I can't help but eavsdrop on her phone calls many times and i silently chuckle at how adorable she sounds. A softspoken, nursery-rhyme singing woman lies underneath that loud, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">blunt, agressive exterior. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our stars aligned and we went on a business trip overseas together. Through it, i got to know her better. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">She is a married woman with twins, and as she shares her new journey as a mum, i'm furiously taking mental notes of how i'd want to keep my future household in harmony like her. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">She treats her maids (renamed "helpers" these days) with dignity and generousity. When she goes outlet shopping overseas, she gives them each a token allowance so they could get something nice. She doesn't expect the house to be spick and span, doesn't expect the helpers to cook daily, because she knows two newborn babies are double the trouble. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Isn't two helpers a tad too much? She isn't living in a sprawling mansion afterall. She refutes, "instead of my parents being frazzled caring for the babies, they can focus on playing with them. I want them to enjoy their grandchildren 100%." An exemplary of not penny wise pound foolish. Also the sacrifice of a mother as she gives up her 3 branded handbags a year to none. </span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-46120936244155319812014-11-19T00:29:00.000+08:002015-01-19T23:42:56.323+08:00Journey to Shaolin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The love for putting Ip Man, Wong Fei Hong and almost every kind of martial art flick on repeat summoned me to the mysterious island of Shaolin. I'm a martial arts zealot, but i'm not very good at it. Kungfu films were my primary inspiration for learning Judo and Takewando (a far cry, i know).</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">It took quite abit of research to determine an authentic school at the right place. Almost every school had <i><b>"Shaolin" </b></i>on their website, even if their school wasn't located in Shaolin zone. Shaolin, being popular, is used as a marketing keyword. I had to countercheck where the original Shaolin temple is on Maps but even so, i wasn't too sure. Even tour sites that offer packages to the Shaolin temple didn't mention the location of Shaolin. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">The location was very mysterious, but i later confirmed it to be in the Henan province. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I took a chance with <b><a href="http://www.kungfushaolins.com/" target="_blank">Song Shan Kungfu Academy</a></b> with a non-refundable </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">registration fee of USD 100. It could be a scam as anything fake imaginable can be found in <a href="http://m.neatorama.com/2013/08/08/9-Most-Outrageous-Things-Ever-Faked-in-China/" target="_blank">Motherland</a> (like buying fake "legit" medical certificates during the World Cup from Taobao.com) but i was willing to take a bet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">I boarded the 8 hours overnight train (SGD 200, first class, 2 way) from Shanghai to Zheng Zhou with trepedition. Our sleeping cabin for 4 is overcrowded with 6 but we survived with no collasping beds. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Upon arrival, a school rep greeted us at the station and its another 90 min drive to Defeng, the town where every restaurant has "Kungfu" in its name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Shaolin zone is a gated community. Tourists pay an entrance fee to enter the area where they can pay additional fees to visit </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A) Shaolin Temple</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">C) Cable car ride to Mountain A with Four Flavours of Water Temple </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">D) Cable car ride to Mountain B with dangerous looking bridge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">E) Dalai Lama Cave where he spent meditating 9 years in</span></div>
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Sweet, sour, bitter and spicy.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Co-existing with these tourist attractions are dozens of kungfu academies. Song Shan Kungfu Academy is at the foot of Mount Song and is near the original Shaolin Temple. I'm relieved to find it for real. </span></div>
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In the Shaolin temple, you'll find this ancient tree where the holes in the tree were supposedly created by warrior monks practicing! In some temple halls, you will find depression in the floor, also created by training monks. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This huge pot was what the head monk used to <span style="font-size: large;">stir-fry vegetables UPSIDE DOWN.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enroute to my kungfu school, i passed the training grounds of some 30,000 local children. Small to large groups of children were seen training in various pockets of land. The teenagers training for military service were either topless or dressed in exercise sweats. The children in independant schools <span style="font-size: large;">wore the robes of warrior monks. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Children were seen somersaulting through the air and bending backwards. Their shaven heads bobbing up and down as they train relentlessly under the sun, </span>practicing<span style="font-family: inherit;"> stunts off wooden structures and running day to night. Its like <span style="font-size: large;">walking into a kungfu film set</span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Even in a Shanghai park, we saw unsuspecting old men practicing "defensive" Taiji. Slow defensive strokes turned offensive. </span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Meal times were what i looked forward the most. Although the variety is not extensive, i was enjoying every meal. Can't say for those students who stay more than a month (imagine eating the same hotel buffet every day) but they said its the best they've tasted compared to other kungfu schools around China. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've never been healthier; in bed by 9.30pm for an early rise. Simple food never tasted better; despite it being vegetarian. Body never more leaner; a total cleanse and detox without skinnymint, teatox, nakedjuice and other cheesy names. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Inspired by the people who came, all with one purpose, to be introduced to the world of Shaolin. The whole experience was not a walk in a film park, my body ached and it took alot of perserverance but it was living a life tailored for a Hollywood film. </span></div>
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2014 is a year of transformation. It's my last year in my twenties. Before i start musing about character transformation, i'll start with the easier bit. The physical.<br>
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I asked the nurse if she would poke my eye before surgery to test if the numbing eye drops worked. She gave me a non-assuring reply "eeeer, we don't usually do tests", but promised to give me extra drops just before the surgery. </div>
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Dr Teng, a referral from afew of my friends, explained every single step of the process while its ongoing. Counting down as i experienced 30secs of blackout while conscious and with my eyes clamped open. That keeps alot of assurance but didn't stop me from giving my own commentary out loud during the procedure. Its the same phenonemon as my experience eating blind. The surgery room staff must be snickering at me, another version of a hyperventilating patient. </div>
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I've done braces in my teens and due to an irresponsible family dentist and an ignorant me, i didn't know retainers were to be worn for life. Thus, my teeth have shifted to be uneven. Having gone through metal wires, food in between them and coloured rubber bands for 3 years, i ain't going back again. <a href="http://www.idental.com.sg/" target="_blank">iDental </a>made Invisalign happen, almost self serving with 33 sets of aligners i will apply for 12 months. </div>
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Finally, having hair reaching my lower back for the last decade, i bought short hair for my birthday. Women loved it, men hated it. One assumed i'm experiencing a bad patch, one said i'v lost linear beauty (?!?), my bro laughed its "back-to-school" hair. </div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-74399452308548945002014-11-05T18:05:00.000+08:002014-11-25T18:27:06.375+08:00When things go Bump!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What do you do when you get these little bumps blemishing perfect skin?<br />
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Just a month ago i got complimented by 2 strangers for my flawless skin! It must be the haze, heat or changing my night cream (i thought i needed something richer turning 29), but i started getting these bumps (but not surfacing as pimples) underneath my skin. </div>
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It was demoralising, having been praised to Heaven then falling back down to Earth as a mere mortal plagued with bad skin. </div>
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Only <a href="http://porcelainfacespa.com/" target="_blank">Porcelain Face Spa</a>'s Quinessential facial could fix it, my trusty facial salon for the past 2 years or more. </div>
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Face horribly red and kinda blotchy but can be covered up with Porcelain's Flawless, a tinted sunscreen. Porcelain is a strong advocate for foundation free and have no fear in repeatedly reminding you it'll undo desired results.<br />
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2 new pimples occured with white pus visible. It burst while I was washing my face. Their client service rep whatsapp me to check in on my skin. I was surprised with this "extra" service. She kindly told me that all therapists give a "report" so she can follow-up. She reassures me that the break-out after a facial is normal and there is no need to panic.<br />
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My skin is smooth and flawless as Porcelain promised. Perfect for my holiday snaps!<br />
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-72518966553134363962014-11-01T17:41:00.000+08:002014-11-01T17:41:43.852+08:00Cheap Eats in Orchard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Orchard Road </b>is the city's center and is the place for a shopping quick fix. Despite an entire stretch of malls from low-end to high, with Singapore's increasing standard of living, it is difficult to find cheap food.<br />
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Hawker centers (food courts) typically serve meals for less than $10 in Orchard but they are medicore. Here're my to-go for <b>cheap AND GOOD food in Orchard</b>. </div>
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1) <b>Wasabei Tei</b></div>
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Many on this list are found at Far East Plaza. It used to be a teenager's after-school location but in recent years, traffic have drastically dropped as teenagers take their shopping online. However, it remains my favourite place to shop as well as eat because of its affordable prices. </div>
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Wasabei Tei's shahimi (raw fish) is air-flown in from Japan. It feels like you're in one of those authentic Japan stores when it's cramp and only counter seats are available. The owners' attitude have been known to be bad (as with all good food places because they can't give a damn) but have improved considerably since I first patronized it.<br />
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$2 is charged per seat regardless if you want a drink, an appetizer or a slice of watermelon. Every seat must place an order and the appetizer of warm seaweed and stewed chicken is worth the mandarory charge. No GST, quality Japanese food and a cosy ambience, Wasabi Tei is highly recommended. Try their sorbets too! They have seasonal flavours. They recently opened up space next door so there isn't quite a long queue as before. </div>
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2) <b>Hainanese Chicken Rice</b></div>
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A local favourite, this shop at the upper floor of Far East Plaza gives a rustic feeling with its bustling order calls. Not a place to idle after meal as strangers could be seated at your table. Not to worry, they don't share your food. Their menu stays focused and only offers rice, chicken and oyster sauce vegetables. They serve soups like Salted Duck Veg in old-fashioned tin containers at $3 to go along. </div>
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3) <b>Saveur</b><br />
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I never could make it into their other outlet at Purvis St but since they opened a new one next to KFC at Far East Plaza, i've been in it twice! If you want a seat, lunch is a better bet than dinner. Otherwise, aim for an early dinner at 5.30-6pm. The last time i ate was at 8.45pm and i had to wait 10 minutes for a table, and the restaurant was still bustling with diners. The last order is at 9.30pm. </div>
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If you have always heard of foie gras but never tried it because you aren't sure if the price is worth paying for (what if you don't like it?) , Saveur is the place to take your foie gras virginity. </div>
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Bite sized foie gras grilled to perfection with a drizzle of cranberry sauce is only $6.90. The simple saveur pasta is delicious and priced at $4.90 as an appetizer, $6.90 as a main. The interior is nicely decorated, everyone i brought is throughly impressed with its deceiving interior but cheap prices for French fare. </div>
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We could even afford to have 2 glasses of wine, and the total bill is $40!</div>
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3) <b>Sakura Halal Thai</b></div>
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Serves affordable Thai fare. It has individual meals as well as tze char style. It is my go-to if i don't want to queue for a table as it occupies a rather large space (with an overflow room) at the top level of Far East Plaza. Don't let the sight of the lack of diners deter, my favourites are Tom Yum or salted fish fried rice, otherwise spicy mee goreng. They could do with lesser oil though. </div>
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4) <b>Nam Nam</b></div>
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When it first arrived in Singapore at Wheelock, i never had to queue. I liked the no-frills Vietnamese fast food vibe where i could sit at the bar counter, slurp my pho alone and let my eyes glaze, mesmerized by the red lanterns above. Since then, Nam Nam have expanded to many more outlets across the island, gaining quick popularity and extending their menu offering. If you would like to queue, it is quick, cheap and good pho in Orchard. The only gripe i have is they do not include a generous serving of beansprouts in their pho anymore, making it less value for money. </div>
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5) <b>Ayam Penyat Ria</b></div>
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There are a dozen of the same in Lucky Plaza, but i always go to this one where its chilli accompanying the Penyat is the deal breaker. </div>
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Although certain elements of the dish look measly, when together, they make a good serving of chicken, kangkong, toufu and soy bean squares. </div>
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This is a sinful indulgence because everything is fried, but it makes me feel better than KFC (some strands of vegetable makes the difference).<br />
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Expecting queues to form soon enough at this new kid on the block, the latest ramen shop at the basement of Lido (next to Isetan) is made with a difference. Ikan bilis added to broiled chicken compared to the usual pork ramen broth. It tastes unique and instead of the usual char siew, each bowl is topped with two slices ot three-layered fatty pork. The decadent meat melted in my mouth, fat glistening on my lips. They also have atypical ramen ingredients, a generous serving of stir-fry cabbage.<br />
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7) <b>Shaw Center Food Court</b></div>
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If you hate queues with a vengeance like i do, this newly opened food court at Lido is my latest secret. I always find a seat here. Sergeant Chicken serves fragrant rice that is not too oily and tender moist chicken. Like Bimbimbap but want it customized? Pick and choose at the Korean "tze char style" stall. Further in, you'll find T<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">eppanyaki that is value-for-money. A slightly more posh experience in a food court, you sit at the countertop for a interactive cooking experience. Your orders come with an attempt at food presentation too.</span><br />
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-40537471749205752462014-10-18T17:06:00.000+08:002014-10-22T08:56:30.479+08:00A Shoe can Change your Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If Cinderella taught us anything, it would be that.<br />
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When i was younger, i liked to take the window seat on the aeroplane. As i grow older, i prefer the aisle seat for convenience of visits to the loo and stretching my legs. Similar with shoes, in recent years, i prefer to go for quality over quantity. If any of those Buzzfeed articles is true, it is that as i grow older, i am less concerned about style over comfort.<br />
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Ok, i lied. Style still matters. I'm not going to let myself go and turn into a frumpy woman overnight!<br />
But i'll be more discerning and even if a pair of heels is drop-dead gorgeous, i will put it back on the shelf with all my will power as i know i wouldn't wear it more than once.<br />
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Walking into <a href="http://www.archangel-shoes.com/" target="_blank">Arch Angel</a> located at 16 Purvis Street was an informative experience. Finding the right fit took about an hour, about the same amount of time the Prince searched for Cinderella.<br />
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I've never thought about foot health. However, lately my toe nail have dropped twice and i noticed the arch of my feet hurting after a long day of walking even in my most comfortable shoes!<br />
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At <b>Arch Angel,</b> i found out why. Arch Angel have an <b>in-house podiatry</b> every month and i had the honour of having Owen, a professional shoe fitter (pedorthic) who helped to prescribe the right footwear to give a better walking experience.<br />
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With a rather lengthy lecture explaining his profession, Owen gave me a diagnosis on my current foot health by observing how i walk, measuring my feet and using sensors to weigh my pressure.<br />
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It turns out that my left is shorter than my right foot. This explains the reason why my left toe nail turns black or falls off, my shoe is too small! I don't have a very high arch either, thus my feet overcompensate by putting more pressure on the outer side. I also have mild calluses at the ball of my feet because of unequal distribution of body pressure.<br />
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Foot changes may not happen to everyone definitely, but they can occur with prolonged use of ill-fitting shoes and these changes peak in above 40 years of age. No wonder an ex pointed out that a part of my feet is growing larger, like his grandma. I had no idea what he was talking about, until Arch Angel handed me a horrifying brochure on <b>BUNION</b>.<br />
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The below is NOT MY FEET, but an internet picture to demonstrate.<br />
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The bunion, a bump that seems to vie for the big toe's position, occurs when ill-fitting shoes rub against this spot as you walk.<br />
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Owen absolutely understands a lady's need for variety, colour, trend but as he aptly labels these ill-fitting shoes as Church, Wedding, Funeral shoes, they are not to be worn for more than 2 hours.<br />
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Arch Angel's staff were exceptionally patient in finding the right fit for me as i try over a dozen shoes, finding the right fit and style that pleases me. </div>
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The final prescription for me was to get the newest arrival Isabella with zebra print fitted with <b>Xsensible Inside</b>, that is stretch leather that gives it maximum elasticity. This way, it can be a perfect pair according to my right foot bigger, left foot smaller condition.<br />
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When i shared that this will be my default travel shoe (with lots of walking), Owen replaced the detachable insole with a Spenco RX full-length <b>arch cushion</b> to give me maximum support and comfort.<br />
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With the right shoe, Owen did a simple exercise to test my balance by exerting strength on my palms.<br />
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Without Arch Angel's shoes, I was lifted off my bare feet (heel or front lifted) when pressure was exerted on my palms. With Arch Angel, my feet was firmly planted down.<br />
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No longer it's a situation where comfort and style can't be best buddies. Arch Angel have a good variety of options. They not only have their in-house brand but also carry brands from Israel and Europe. Almost all shoes are made of leather.<br />
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I was also introduced to the smallest gym in the world!<br />
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Modeled after the Japanese traditional footwear, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geta_(footwear)" target="_blank">clog</a>, this Arch Angel version works out your back and calf muscles as you walk.<br />
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Fit for the lazy people who wouldn't go to the gym! I believe this pair called the Earth Woman will give you a nice ass too.<br />
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If you want to have your feet checked, Arch Angel organizes monthly <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podiatry" target="_blank">Podiatry</a> Day and the first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedorthist" target="_blank">Pedorthic</a> Day to answer footwear questions is on 31 October at their store. Monthly podiatry dates can be found on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArchAngelShoes" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.<br />
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Even if you haven't got a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_fetishism" target="_blank">foot fetish</a>, i urge you to love yourself.<br />
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-64814162827614162922014-09-29T00:08:00.000+08:002014-11-25T18:34:25.902+08:00Extraction is the key to Porcelain Skin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So here's what gave me Porcelain skin. <br />
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It has always been a battle with me and porcelain skin. Some days are good but most days are bad. Even if there are no visible acne, i was afraid for any lover to stroke my face. The sensitive fingers would feel the bumps (blackheads/whiteheads/clogged pores) beneath. Despite my regular monthly facial at another salon, while i kept acne breakout at bay, i never did achieve porcelain skin.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I hate extraction. The uncomfortable prodding and pushing with a metal loop and syringe needle sound scary.</span></div>
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I've always had dry skin and minor pigmentation scars.</div>
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Today, after 3 years with <b>Porcelain Face Spa</b>, everyone's praising my skin and i am no longer afraid of a lover touching my face.<br />
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The primary difference between <a href="http://www.porcelainfacespa.com.sg/" target="_blank">Porcelain</a> and other facial salons is other than the extraction techniques being a tad different from other salons, Porcelain recommends LED light therapy after.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Red Light Therapy Rejuvenates Your Skin</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the anti-aging process, what is important is the collagen production and red light therapy stimulates the collagen production. Collagen is responsible for the elasticity and firmness of your skin, resulting in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The collagen is also the protein that repair damaged skin cells. </span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Blue Light Therapy Kills Acne</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The blue light therapy kills the Propionibacterium acne bacteria. This bacteria is one of the cause of acne, and is sensitive to light in a certain range (405 to 420nm). The bacteria absorb the light and the light kills the bacteria. It is also used for to reduce the inflammation caused by acne, reduces scarring, sebum and oil production.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What makes Porcelain different is they believe in 3 key philosophies.</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">No two skins are alike. To maintain a high level of quality and professionalism, all Porcelain treatment will be fully customized based on skin type, skin problem and therapist recommendation. Customization begins from a wide selection of cleansers, serums, ampoules, masks and other even equipments.</span></li>
<li>Skincare is long term. You can’t develop a six-pack after one gym session, just like how it is pretty hard to achieve Porcelain skin after 1 treatment. Because skincare is long term, Porcelain work to educate their clients and develop a trusted relationship to better cater to client’s skincare needs.</li>
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Over the years, i really do see Porcelain constantly improving herself with customer service. It must be because of the young, modern and capable lady boss Pauline at its helm. I don't know her personally, but have seen her photos with her mum (extraction pro) around. Just seeing how Porcelain Face Spa has shaped its business over the years have garner my silent respect for Pauline. </div>
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My skin today, without make-up. Mum who introduced me to facials at age 15 is on the right with me.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Call 6227 9692 for appointment booking. Porcelain, The Face Spa is located at 31A Cantonment Road (3 mins walk from Outram MRT, Exit H) Alternatively, you may visit their website at </span><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.porcelainfacespa.com/">www.porcelainfacespa.com</a></span></span></div>
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-13661470715790183662014-09-28T22:48:00.000+08:002014-10-13T22:49:03.636+08:00Facing Porcelain's New Outlet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Located at the new mall on Somerset Road, Orchard Gateway, Porcelain Face Spa's new outlet is pretty damn fine-looking.<br />
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I walked in and felt like i walked into a resort spa. Decked out in dark wood, pebbles strategically placed puts me in the zen mood.<br />
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Porcelain's outlets ( the other in Outram) have always given a cosy feeling, small, intimate with welcoming faces of therapists. </div>
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At the new outlet, Porcelain's acclaimed skincare products are paraded in this exhibition aisle. </div>
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I picked up my favourite products to go #foundationfree! </div>
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<a href="http://www.porcelainfacespa.com/" target="_blank">Porcelain Face Spa</a>'s new outlet only serves treatments <b>without extractions</b>. A convenient quick fix in the midst of shopping.</div>
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Speaking of shopping, another reason to check out the new Orchard Gateway are these quirky new shops!<br />
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While the ladies are getting their face fixed, their boyfriends can browse a level dedicated to men.<br />
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Perhaps they can take the time to groom themselves too, at the new <b>Premium Barber</b>, a no holds-barred pampering outlet for men.<br />
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Or browse indie fashion boutiques like <b>White Rose Parlour </b>with an old Shanghainese intetior. </div>
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And when you are done with your facial, he with the window-shopping, finish off the day with Instagram-worthy interior and #foodporn with <b>Supply and Demand</b>, a promising Italian Asian bistro.<br />
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Xtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577493829052231969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345071176253908538.post-53970407212125030312014-09-05T00:29:00.000+08:002014-09-05T01:13:20.523+08:00Cocktail Recipes with Lipton<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When there's tea and canapes in the house, there'll be good conversations.</div>
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But when you combine tea AND alcohol together, you get many possibili-teas!</div>
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George roped in a master mixologist from <b>Cufflink Club </b>to give us a master class in concocting some very refreshing cocktails.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mixologist Joel looks at George lovingly, that's what possibili-tea do to you</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">16 unique recipes with a variety of Lipton tea</span>, i am so inspired to start throwing ADULT tea parties! They are good looking to boot too, <span style="font-size: large;">surely to impress my guests</span>. The Fruitea Red Crush which i successfully made was SO SIMPLE yet such a pretty drink that tasted very refreshing. A tinge of sour, the right amount of sweet and very fruity! It felt like a healthy drink, i almost forgot there's alcohol in there. Such cocktails are deadly, they're so yummy that you'll down too many before alcohol has an effect. Hehehe. This recipe is ingenius! Perfect for our Singapore weather, perpeptually summer. <br>
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Here're the recipes:</div>
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2 <b>cocktail instruction videos </b>available<br>
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However, if you are having a <b>children's tea party</b>....<br>
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there are also <b>mocktail recipes</b>! You can get them from Lipton's Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiptonSingapore/app_216168261856099">page</a>.<br>
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With alcohol, tea and a relaxed atmosphere, i made friends at George's tea party. I spoke to another mixologist (also a guest) who told me he has never heard of tea being used for cocktails. This was rather innovative and revolutionary!</div>
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These recipes give a new twist to tea drinking, opened up many possibilities other than just being a hot drink. The new Lipton broke teabag tradition to come up with the Lipton Pyramid bag which allows tea leaves more room to move and infuse for a better brew. </div>
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The<b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">Forrest Fruits Lipton tea</span></span></b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"> </span>pyramid<span style="color: purple;"> </span></span>bag <span style="font-size: x-large;">smelled soooo good </span>the moment i release the box from its wrapper. I think i can hang it like potpourri in the bathroom.<br>
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Possibili-teas right?<br>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Christine: The inspiration came from my readers. I
frequently get emails from readers asking me how I achieve good skin, so I
thought of doing a FAQ online in a visually engaging way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Christine: </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria;">“</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Chocolate do not give pimples!</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria;">”</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Helvetica Light";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .85pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">I love eating chocolate.</span></div>
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should be clear and it should radiate from within. Do you agree?</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Light"; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: .55pt; line-height: 150%; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Christine: Definitely! Thus, my second favourite quote is
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