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Dull skin? No way, KOSÉ!

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I have 34 packs of  KOSÉ  SEKKISEI LOTION MASKS  to give away! Details below! - The other day someone told me I looked pale -  not fair, but pale! And I was all Oh no you didn't! *Z-snaps all over the place* But I had to agree la, of late, my skin hasn't been at it's pinnacle of fair, smooth and milky. Okay fine, it never really was la okay? It's just of late, it's gotten worse. I was looking for solutions to my dull skin, some suggested exercising more (this one's a laugh and a half) and letting my inner personality shine through. But you know, my personality's so shiny it's obviously the skins fault. hahahahha! Anyways last week I was lucky enough to be invited to a KOSÉ workshop that I really hope would help my pasty, non-movie-star complexion out. KOSÉ's star product is the SEKKISEI LOTION, which prides itself on : brightening and smoothing, balancing up moisture levels, calming inflammation, tightening pores, evening skin tone. (read : gives you...

What mama says - wise words.

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Mum was talking about renovating our house the other day.  "The renovation is going to cost a lot.  That's why I'm waiting for you going to become a millionaire"  mum says. Now,  here's what happens when we put mama (my grandma) into the mix of things. "How are you gonna do that trixh?" mama asks. "Hmmmm.....probably marry a rich man heeeeh" I say jokingly. No really, I am kidding. "Marry a rich man? Haha! Yes that's a good idea!  Actually maybe I shouldn't be giving you this type of advice,"  mama says. "It's okay mama I'll make my own money" "Making your own money? That's too slow.  Shall we put it in the newspaper 'in search of rich man? Tell them age is not a matter!" mama laughs. "Say the older the better" "I'm going to Hong Kong soon, I'll search for one for you okay? " "Hahaha okay I hope he's a tycoon" Oh mama! You crack me up.

Things you love about Chinese New Year sounds.

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Hi guys! Are you ready for my list of things you  love  about CNY music...and it's other sounds 1. Chinese New Year music playing everywhere! If you want to get into whats good for you this year, it's CNY music. For example! The other day, I was shopping and was about to try some tops and dresses on when it started playing - actually, let's not even use the word "playing" no one ever "plays" CNY music. They "blast" it! - started blasting. DONG DONG DONG CHIANG DONG DONG DONG CHIANG!!!! Almost immediately, I put my items back and walked out of the store. Had some indie, pop-ish or heaven forbid Christmas music been playing, I would've walked out of the store with more than a few things. So there you go,  CNY music. Helping you save money. Similarly, I was shopping the other day and honestly, I had a lot to do that day but I was procrastinating. Halfway into my shopping excursion, a group of performers started gong-ing around in the mall -...

Charcoal toast for an upset tummy.

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My tummy has been mood swinging for the past few days! It ranges from mildly annoying to can't - even - sit - straight in a matter of moments. Stupid food poisoning.  It all started a few days ago when I was over at the Jens (plural because there are 2 of them) for dinner. I spent the whole afternoon-night curled up on the Jens bed hating the sandwich I had eaten earlier for lunch.... hating with painful passion. It was a Subway. Stupid Subway. By the late night however, I was feeling a lot better and since I hadn't eaten, "I'll make you some toast..."  Jen said, "....it's good cos there's charcoal! Good for your stomach!" "Okay!" Who was I to argue right?  Kinda like how you drink vitamin-ed water because there's a tinge of vitamin in it. Or water with a lemon wedge in it because there's antioxidants...or something like that la. So anyway, charcoal in charcoal bread? Hmm..yea...makes sense to me..kinda. "Really? We got me...

The America Diaries | Episode 12 - The Santa Monica Pier.

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One of the things I wanted to do in LA was visit The Santa Monica Pier. In every movie/tv series/sitcom/cartoon set in LA, you'd always see the iconic Santa Monica Pier in a shot. Always. I'm sure you recognize it, While we were walking toward the pier Shaun said the most bizarre thing ever. "I just have to warn you it's pretty ghetto there" "But Shaun, it's in all the movies!" I argue. What was he saying? It's iconic! Maybe he's lived here too long. I've waited to see this for forever. I was ready to see the ferris wheel, maybe ride it, take pictures, run around excitedly and strut down the pier with an appropriate song playing (in my head), just like in the movies. Maybe the theme song of 90210 or something. We reached the pier... "Wait....I expected more from this place" ...and he was right. It was pretty shady, some parts were blocked off for renovation. There were machines along the pier, it looked really dirty and there we...

Ming Yue ♥'s Nyam Nyam

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So when we were in SS2 the other day, "You know what you want Ming Yue?? I think you want a Nyam Nyam!!! :D"  *nudges* "No trish..I don't think I do" He was clearly as excited as I. "C'mon Ming Yue! Let's go get a Nyam Nyam!" "Trish! It's so far away!" I really don't know why he was complaining.  It was only the middle of the afternoon and only moderately hot and sticky... and far. I don't remember the stick being so canggih but I swear  I had a Ratatouille moment. You know there are those annoying people, who sit in their car but not get out of the parking? That was us, because I wanted to finish eating my Nyam Nyam... ..I mean WE.  ....Ming Yue also. - There's an art to eating Nyam Nyam. An almost delicate,  classy,  poised  way. That takes a whole childhood to master. Liddis... Ming Yue hadn't mastered it. "Trish...this is not working out! I'm gonna use the tiger head!" and he flipped it around an...

My 2013

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How did we get here so fast? I still remember writing my 2012 post (here) Summed up in my list, here's my 2013 : #1 I started working. and I kinda liked it...ish, I especially liked the bunch of people I was working with.... almost like friends. hahaha!    I'm good at multitasking...and sharing french fries (not really)       #2 Concerts! I went to a few concerts this year..concerts and kinda concerts . I'm quite proud of myself. I'm not usually this happening haha!             One Republic, Kpop, Arthurs Day, The Killers, MTV World Stage, We Love Asia #3 I went to Ang Kor Wat! Yes. That's right. It was on last years resolutions. #happycamper #4 I finally made it to New York!  I was actually teary eyed a lot, most of my conversations went something like, "MUM! I can't believe I'm here mum! No mum you don't understand how happy I am right now!" *insert literal tears of joy. I said tears ah! because big girls don't cry. h...