Home Cooked Lunch

Mom's cooking up lunch now. It's been so long since I've had a home cooked lunch that it's something really nice to look forward to! :) It may just be simple but fried fish and rice with vege never sounded any better!

Dell On The Go

When I first started work with this new company, I was given an option between a desktop or a notebook for my work. I chose to have the desktop as I found it much easier to use. However, when I started travelling, I found it difficult as I had to use a pool laptop which wasn’t in a very good condition. In the end, after much complaining to the HR, they finally agreed to get me a Dell laptop from the Dell portables series. I tried it and really liked it as it was light and easy to use which made travelling easy. Thumbs up for Dell!

Weekend's Here

Don't you love Friday nights? I do! I love looking forward to the evening when I'm at work on Friday and how fast the office empties on Friday evenings. I also love the relaxed feel knowing I can sleep in till late on Saturday and have two whole days to myself on the weekend to do exactly whatever I want. I never appreciated weekends so much till I started working!

Desktop Computers

My Personal Computer has been really acting up in these past few weeks. The processing speed is terribly slow which makes work very difficult for me as I usually work with large Excel files which just slows down the whole system and sometimes even causes it to crash. Finally, after many weeks of complaining, our IT advisors got in some new Dell Desktops for our company to replace the problematic computers. I personally like Dell for their sleek look and clean lines. Their performance isn’t too bad and their prices are definitely very competitive. I also like the fact that they come with very good after-sales support which is important for a tech idiot like me! Hopefully after this, my computer will be able to process a whole lot faster!

Pooped

It's been a long week of not enough sleep as I've been spending lots of time online! :P There hasn't been much to watch on TV so usually when I come home, I'll be in front of the laptop with the TV on for background noise. Oh well, earning a little bit of extra income is never easy! Think I'll have an early night.

Best Online Shopping Site

I didn’t use to do much online shopping until I started earning some money from my blogs and had a nice balance in my Paypal account to shop with. I used to shop with eBay and it used to be one of my favourite sites. However, I later found lots of other great shopping sites to shop from such as Mpire.com. Mpire is the ultimate shopping site with everything you want under one site! From eBay, Amazon, Target to Macy’s, whatever you want, it’s all at Mpire!

I simply loved how they pulled together offers from all sorts of sites which made my online shopping so much easier. I no longer had to jump across various sites to find the item I wanted or the best price offered. At Mpire, I found gorgeous and fashionable dresses for friends’ weddings which are totally unique as they aren’t sold in stores here. It also made my Christmas shopping incredibly easy as all I had to do was click through the options, right in the comfort of my home or office. I love Mpire! You would to when you’ve seen it!

Food Court Lunch

The only affordable place to eat lunch now without blowing too much money is the enclosed food court on the third floor. It's very popular as its prices are lower than those in the open-air swankier food court. However, eating there usually leaves a lingering smell of food on your clothes and in your hair. Nevertheless, I still eat there simply because I'm not prepared to pay so much for lunch everyday.

Interesting Singapore Trip

I’ve always loved leather chairs. There’s just something very elegant and old-school about them that I really like. Recently I was in Singapore for a business meeting which was conducted in one of the premier clubs there. Our host took us around after the meeting and I was truly impressed with the high quality furnishings there. The rooms were filled with luxurious Brown Leather Chairs arranged in tasteful designs which facilitated easy conversation. The games room was wonderfully equipped and had comfortable Leather Club Chairs for those who might wish to indulge in a game of chess. They even had a Rest and Relax room which had comfortable looking Recliner Leather Chairs for their members to take a short snooze in. I tried a recliner club chair and it was truly comfortable! It definitely was an interesting trip!

Friday Long Lunch

When I first joined this company, we were told that we had 2 hours off for lunch on Friday due to the Friday prayers. I used to think that it was really great and would wait eagerly for long lunch on Fridays to lunch with friends or colleagues or sometimes even try to fit in a short shopping trip. However, after several years of having this privilege, I no longer make use of that 2 hours allocation. Most Friday lunch times see me in my office, using the time to finish up stuff so I can go home earlier.

Funny how priorities change!

Powerful Business Tool

Never underestimate the power of buy lists, A friend who recently set up a home business in direct selling purchased a comprehensive mailing list database from MartinWorldWide.net, a leader in the direct marketing business and was able to expand his business very rapidly through the mailing lists. Mailing lists offer a great deal of information and a shrewd businessman will be able to use that to accurately identify his potential customers as their buying patterns, whether active or inactive, impulsive or responsive, will all be reflected in the lists. It’s a very powerful tool which, if used the right way, can direct lots of customers towards your business. So if you’re a business owner, do consider unleashing the power of mailing lists.

Go, Little Blog

I never thought this little blog of mine could turn out to be such a great revenue generator or that it could ever hit more than 500 posts! But look at it! It's hitting above 700 posts and still counting! Woohoo...It hasn't been easy juggling so many things while trying to find the time to blog as well but let's hope I can keep this trend up! :)

Buy Tickets with Viagogo

Gwen Stefani was recently in town but just on a one day concert. The speed the tickets sold out with was phenomenal and since I got to know of it only later, I didn’t manage to get any. However, I may be headed to UK soon for work and decided to check if I would be lucky enough to get tickets to her concert in the UK as I heard she was headed there as part of her World Tour. I did some random searches and was so pleased to find that Concert Tickets to Gwen Stefani’s concerts in Manchester, Birmingham and London were available on Viagogo, a leading ticket hub in Europe! They are an online exchange specially set up for people to buy and sell tickets to major events such as concerts, sports, theatre shows and a whole lot more. Needless to say, with the current football leagues going on in Europe and UK, Sports Tickets are very popular on their site.

When you buy with Viagogo, your ticket and seat guaranteed via their 100% safe and secure system. If you have problems with your ticket or need to change your dates, you can do so with their excellent customer service team which is always available by phone or email seven days a week! It’s a great ticket exchange service and I’ll definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking to buy or sell tickets.

Nasi Lemak for Breakfast

I had an early dinner last night and a strenuous yoga session after that so I went to bed a little hungry. Not thinking too much about it, I woke up this morning with a starving tummy and slight gastric pains. By the time I got into the office, I had a terrible craving for nasi lemak, unhealthy as it is. So I hopped over to the nearby mamak and despite having to pay RM1.80 for my nasi lemak, I was pleased as punch to tuck into the still-warm pack. I complain of being fat but still warm nasi lemak is hard to resist so to my credit, I didn't finish the rice :P

Law and Order

I’ve always enjoyed watching the US lawyers on TV. They seem so suave and smooth-talking especially when fighting for Criminal cases. In the US, where there are so many lawyers and the legal profession is so competitive, it always pays to be one of the top lawyers, just like Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys | California DUI Lawyers | Criminal & DUI Law Specialists. They have over 50 years of legal experience and are one of the few firms where the partners are available 24 hours, 7 days a week for immediate confidential consultation services! Talk about great service! So now you know who to look for when you need help with Criminal and DUI cases!

Hot Yoga

Last night's yoga session was really good! The teacher put us through an arduous pace of poses, up and down. Some of them were really hard and involved so much concentration just to hold it but that didn't stop me quivering all over like jelly :P

The lazy guard didn't want to open the double doors either so we were baking in there with just one door open for ventilation and soon our mats became too slippery with sweat! Nonetheless, it was a fantastic session and I'm looking forward to more sessions like that!

Sofa Sets

Furnishing a new home or replacing your furniture is never easy. There are so many choices and options to choose from. Just a simple thing like buying a Sofa can be such a mind-boggling exercise! I was looking at some new Sofas for our new house and came across a site which featured a huge range of sofas. I liked their Leather sofas but maintaining it will be quite tiring as leather tends to crack in our humid weather. They had a really interesting curved sofa but unfortunately our living room was square. Nevertheless, we managed to find something that we liked from their wide range. So if you want lots of choices for your furniture, do check out FurnitureFromHome.com.

What to Eat

It's ironical that although I work in a mall, I never know what to eat. There used to be a great food court in the basement area which catered mainly to the workers here and sold very cheap food. But now it's been closed for renovation which leaves me not much other options but the expensive cafes within the mall.

Ho hum...what shall I eat?

Dining Sets

I was recently blog-hopping and surfing and came across a site promoting their modern dining furniture sets which looked rather nice. Surfing around the site, I saw that they had lots of Dining Room Furniture sets and a really wide range of Dining Furniture, from Formal Dining Room Furniture to simple wooden ones. It did look quite elegant and certainly something I’ll consider for my home.

Bad Night

I had a rather bad night last night. Went to bed only past midnight and halfway through the night, my aircond seemed to go off! I'm not sure whether it was because of the settings it was on or whether my aircond control batteries were weakening. Whatever it was, I ended up having to get the control from the other room before I fell asleep again. It was sheer torture waking up this morning!

Jewish Singles Site

I used to know a Jewish girl when I was in University. Coming from a traditional Jewish family, her parents were very strict in controlling who she could or could not date. They didn’t welcome non-Jewish dates and she used to complain as their local Jewish community was rather small. In our second year, I noticed she was much happier and started going out for dates. Curious to know how she managed to suddenly find so many options outside her usual local Jewish circle, I approached her one day and was surprised to know that she had joined a jewish dating site which brings together Jewish singles.

I thought this was a fantastic idea as it brought together jewish singles from all over who shared a common faith and lifestyle. This actually could reduce potential issues in the future with religious beliefs and practices. Recently, I heard from a friend that she was finally getting married and truly encouraged her single friends to sign up with this free jewish personals site, JLove.

Yoga Night

Yippee! It's yoga night again tonight! Last week's yoga session was pretty fun as she was kind to us and didn't put us through too arduous poses. Hopefully she's kind again tonight as I haven't been having enough sleep throughout the week. When that happens, I find myself sometimes too tired to even hold the pose during the class. It's great though how easily I sleep after that!

Emotional Memorial of a Beloved Dog

The picture of Buddy's cat urn on the HAL Woodworking website is amazingly life-like. Such high-quality pet urns would make a beautiful resting place for anyone's pet. Gryphon's owners, the Marquardt's had such nice things to say about the urn in their testimonial. Pets are truly a part of the family.

Little Penang Cafe

I met up with my friend for lunch there yesterday. It's a little cafe serving local Penang food and although can be rather pricey, it comes in huge portions. I requested for less noodles in mine and the server told me to just stick with the normal portion since the price would be the same anyway! I told him that my point was so that there wouldn't be any wastage but evidently he was rather green behind the ears! I was stuffed after lunch though! Shouldn't eat such heavy lunches!

Reviews of Online Casino Sites

Have you ever seen serious gamblers in action? I’ve actually seen serious gamblers in the casino gambling away with a feverish expression in their eyes, without even pausing for food or drink. Luckily no one I know has a real gambling problem. However, some of my friends do enjoy the occasional gambling fun and would take a drive up to the highlands casino for an afternoon of fun. Recently they were complaining of being bored in the office. Perhaps I should introduce one of the best online Casinos reference sites to them, available at http://www.gamblecraft.com/.

Here, at Gamblecraft, gamblers or people who love the occasional thrill of betting can find the best casinos for their online gambling fun. They do fantastic reviews of the various online casino sites for gamblers to pick and choose from. Some of the sites offer really good bonuses and promotion offers to attract more visitors to the site. Gamblecraft offers free software downloads as well and tutorials if you’re new to the game of gambling or would simply like to better your gambling skills. They have the latest news on gambling and the fastest updates on the online casino world so if you’re a gambling fan or enjoy the occasional bet, check out Gamblecraft to see which casino suits you best!

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Chat Over Dinner

I met up with someone after work yesterday for a chat about some new opportunities. I was rather taken in by his accent when I spoke to him initially as he had spent many years abroad in the US and spoke very much like one. He even had the same mannerisms and direct way of talking Americans do. The opportunity sounds quite interesting but he's just "feeling" around now so let's just see how things go. I'm not sure though if I can match up to what he's looking for.

Travel Stories

I love travel but I only like traveling on free and easy packages. I hate guided tours that get you up at 5am and bring you home only at 11pm. While my kind of travel is more fun and relaxing, it does involve quite a bit of planning especially where the accommodation is concerned. I’ve recently been doing quite a bit of travel in Asia as it is cheaper and one of my favourite sites to get hotel stories in Asia or Asia travel news is Asia Hotels Blog. It’s a great site that features tips and tricks from fellow travelers which can sometimes come in incredibly useful.

Before I went to China, I learnt about “Strange Cultural Habits in China” of which some were really hilarious! I’m a terrible shopaholic as well to the “Three Cheapest Cities for Shopaholics” was really useful for me too and I had a great shopping trip with the great tips I got. It’s a great site to get travel stories in Asia and I always visit it before I plan my next holiday!

Influx of Opps

Today was an amazing day. PPP seemed to be flooded with opps for everyone and best of all, a whole host of opps for blogspot blogs. I was getting a bit sad with PPP as I found their blogspot opps reducing drastically but yesterday changed it! Too bad I only have 1 blog approved with them otherwise I could have definitely taken more!

Strictly Ballroom

I was a huge fan of ballroom dancing after I watched Strictly Ballroom. There was just something about the elegance and fluidity of ballroom dance that drew me to it. I loved how easily the dancers moved their bodies with the beat of the music without ever missing a step. I did think of learning it up but unfortunately, I didn't have a partner and have two left feet! So imagine how happy I was to learn that I could now learn it in the comfort and privacy of my own home without being laughed at! Ah...I love the wonders of the internet! :)

Lunch Date

What fun! A friend of mine from my ex company decided to drop by for lunch since she had a meeting here as well. It's a really nice change from having lunch with colleagues whom I may not have much in common with or having to pack my lunch from the supermarket.

She's gone off to do her nails now so hopefully I'll be able to sneak out for an early lunch. I'm starving!

Florida Estate Agents

I was doing some online surfing when I came across HomeKeys.net, a real estate agent specializing in Florida properties. They had some really nice Broward county real estate which looked simply gorgeous, the perfect place to retire in with its wide spaces. HomeKeys.net is one of the best real estate agents for that area and they provide excellent services to their clients to help them sell or buy the property of their choice with minimum hassle. I’ll definitely seek their help if I’m rich enough to buy a Florida property someday!

Decreasing Opportunities

I've noticed that recently lots of advertisers have been decreasing their opportunities for blogspot and simply in general. I'm not sure if it's due to the quieter summer holidays or whether they're simply started releasing them at times which aren't convenient for me but I'm definitely beginning to feel some drop in my earnings!

Let's hope this month's opportunities continue to keep up!

Furniture Shopping

When sis was shopping for new furniture for her home, we visited lots of showrooms to get interior design ideas. One of the places we visited had novel Storage Beds which when covered doubled up as a bookcase! Talk about space savings! Yet another had a huge Platform Bed in the form of a queen platform bed that looked absolutely out of place in their little bedroom! It didn’t leave much space for anything else, what more a wardrobe! We saw some really gorgeous Leather Dining Chairs as well, which naturally came with an expensive price tag so she decided to consider something cheaper. Buying furniture definitely isn’t cheap but it can be quite fun!

Early Pearly

It was an early start for me this morning. I had to be up by 6am to send Bro to the train station as he needed to catch a flight later this evening. In fact, I find myself waking up early now which is a little ironical as I stay a lot closer to work than I used to. Previously I used to leave the house only at 8am to reach the office on the dot of 9am, after battling the jams on the road. Now I leave my house by 7.30 and am in the office before 8am! How odd!

Easy Faxing

My office was recently in a terrible havoc. Our fax machine was acting up terribly and all my correspondence to outside parties weren’t going through. This was a real headache as we were working on something important and couldn’t afford the inaccessibility of the fax to send our documents. Out of frustration, we told our IT staff to start sourcing for better fax options as we had been putting up with terrible fax service for far too long already. Our IT did their research and found a great Internet fax service being offered by MetroFax.

With MetroFax, we could have the option of faxing documents anywhere in the world via their Internet Based Fax services. All we needed was an internet connection and we were good to go! This was actually very good for my company as our staff usually traveled quite a lot for work to countries where we weren’t always able to reach them via fax easily. With the Internet Fax, important documents that had to reach them could be sent easily without them having to pay exorbitant rates to their hotels to retrieve it. It truly matches what we require and I was happy to read about their high performance and affordability which was just right for our small company. I hope we get Internet Fax installed in our office soon.

Time to Go Home

It's the fasting month this month and we are actually allowed to go home at 4.30pm, one hour before our usual working hours. This was actually to allow the Malays to return home on time to prepare for their breaking fast time. However, if you were a non-Malay and didn't have too much to do, it meant you could have an early evening too.

Unfortunately, I've been terribly busy at work and unable to use this little privilege. I was going home every evening at close to 8pm. However, today seems to be a quieter day so I'm off soon!

Garlic Chicken

Sis called me to tell me that the mixed rice stall downstairs from her office is having their signature garlic chicken dish! Yippee! It's one of my favourite dishes after she packed it for me once. It's pieces of chicken that have been braised in a garlicky sauce with lots of black fungus and dried lily bulb which makes for a great dish with hot steaming rice.

I got her to pack me a pack for dinner. Can't wait to tuck into it!

Flat Screens

We really can’t keep up with technology! A few years ago, big 29 inch screen TVs were the norm and that was everyone’s dream TV. Now, flat panel televisions are the new buzzword and thanks to technology, have gotten very affordable as all kinds of brands jump onto the bandwagon to market their flat panels. The price range between a lesser brand and a more reliable brand can be huge, sometimes differing by up to a thousand. However, I always believe in buying a more reliable brand. That way, I’ll probably have less problems in the future.

Tuesday Nights

When I was staying in USJ, Tuesday nights used to mean being able to drop by the night market nearby to pick up my weekly supply of cheap fruits. The market always had a whole range of cheap and fresh fruit. However, since we've moved, it's become a lot harder to buy fresh fruit now as our area doesn't have as much choice as the old area.

I wonder where to get my supply of fruits now!

Help for Drug Abusers

Drug addiction is one of the worst addictions. It spoils not only the addict’s life but all those loved ones around him as they watch helpless, unable to help him get out of the dark web of drug abuse. Rehab is always one solution but it is very important to look for a good rehab centre to ensure a good success rate. Otherwise, some addicts simply slide back into their comfort zone of drugs despite having gone through rehab countless times. If you know of someone or have a loved one fighting drug addiction, ensure that you do thorough research on all rehab centres available to find one that will cater for them in the best possible way. One great centre with high success rates is the Drug Rehab in Malibu.

It is a residential rehab centre situated on the cliffsides of Malibu, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. It is staffed and outfitted with some of the best counselors, doctors, therapists and professionals whose aim is to help these drug abusers return to a life of normalcy without drugs. A whole range of treatments are available but the therapist will design an individualized program which caters best to the individual’s needs. When not undergoing their therapy programs, clients there have a wide range of support recovery activities to choose from, from yoga to outdoor activities. Internet access, gourmet meals and laundry services are also provided so the customer can fully focus on fighting the addiction and getting back on the right track. So do always choose your rehab programme carefully as that is a very crucial factor in helping the addict fight the habit.

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September Already

Isn't it amazing how fast the year is flying by? It seemed not too long ago when we were just enjoying the start of the year and it's already the last quarter of the year now. I always look forward to the end of the year. Maybe it's the festive feel as most celebrations happen towards the end of the year or just the feeling of a year coming to an end.

Time flies when you're busy!

Treatment for Alcoholics

Alcohol is a great way to relax and to get the party going. However, when used in copious amounts to the extent that someone gets dependent on it, it can be quite a scary experience for both the individual and their families. Things like alcohol addiction are often hushed up in public and ironically, some of the most distinguished people in society could be silently battling a losing battle with alcohol. I remember how whispers used to go around town about a prominent person in the town who was having much difficulty in kicking this bad habit. He apparently used to get violent whenever he had too much to drink, at the danger of his wife and family. These people who are fighting alcohol abuse should sign themselves up in a good alcohol rebab centre such as the Cliffside Malibu Alcohol Rehab in Malibu.

Cliffside Malibu is a lovely rehab centre situated on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. It’s a large residential centre that treats all kinds of adults for alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders and all sorts of other addictions or disorders. They are staffed by some of the best counselors, medical staff and therapists in the country to ensure a well-balanced and well-coordinated program designed to have a high success rate. Patients there undergo many philosophies of treatment to see which suits them best and is most effective in helping them fight their abuses. It’s a comfortable, secure and luxurious environment and with their great professional care and facilities, many patients have reported high success rates with the treatment. So if you know of anyone suffering from disorders or abuses, recommend them to Cliffside Malibu today. You might just save their lives.

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Painful Massage

I went for a massage last weekend at a masseur who was supposed to be really good. She specialised in body treatment massage and was said to be excellent in healing aches and pains. All I can say was that it was terribly painful! She said my body had lots of "wind" and proceeded to try to massage them out.

It left me with a painful neck and shoulders which felt really tender and swollen. However, I can't deny that my shoulders do feel better now. They used to feel really hard and stiff from all the computer work I do. Maybe I should go back again and it would be less painful then.

Community Sites

I’m going to London next March so I was really happy to find a great site that has all the best places to eat, drink and hangout in London. It has recently undergone some changes and is now spanking new and so easy to navigate and use! I love how they had some really great recommendations on London restaurants posted by people who have actually tried the place and given it their honest review. Some restaurants there have already caught my eye and I’ll be sure to give it a try when I’m there!

Monday Marathon

I rushed home last night cos it's my Monday Marathon night! It starts off with CSI NY which I normally miss as I'm taking my shower or coming home from dinner. After that's my absolute favourite, Criminal Minds, which can be terribly disturbing at times like last night's episode. I can't for my life understand how some people can commit such heinous crimes while thinking that they're doing the right thing!

There's usually a break after that before CSI Miami and Las Vegas comes on. Usually by then, I'm off to bed unless I'm up getting paid posts! :P

Gorgeous Skin

Good skin is a true asset. I’ve always admired people with flawless skin who hardly need any form of foundation or make up to accentuate it. I recently met an ex-colleague who used to have quite bad skin but when I met her, her skin looked like it had undergone some tremendous changes as it was glowing with a much more even skintone. When I pressed her for her secret, she told me that she was going for regular facials, using lots of sunscreen to prevent further skin damage and eating a newly discovered dietary supplement called R.G. Skin Revitalizer.

It’s made from the extract of a new superfruit called Gâc (Momordia Cochinchinemis Spreng) which is typically found in Vietnam. It’s a bright-red fruit which is approximately the size of a cantaloupe and filled with antioxidants which are so important for our health and skin. It has always traditionally been grown in home gardens and valued by the Asians for its medicinal properties until scientists recently unlocked its secret and health values, to the benefit of everyone else! It actually encourages cellular rejuvenation processes so the skin gets firmer, clearer and healthier over time which is simply incredible! Just like an age reversal process! I can’t wait to try this revitalizer juice now! Ah, the vanity of women!

Druggie

I went out for dinner last night with bro. The area we went to was a bit suspect as there are usually a lot of drug addicts and prostitutes around that area. Unfortunately though, it does offer good and cheap food so we parked and headed off for dinner.

When I came back to my car, I saw a guy leaning against it with greasy hair and ruemmy eyes. I started feeling a bit scared and wasn't sure what to do. Luckily he moved away as we approached the car but lifted out his hand, asking for money. Just at that moment, a police car drove past, much to our relief, and we quickly hopped into the car and drove off.

What a scary experience!

Additions for Your Home

It seems like whenever people buy a home today, the rarely stick to the original design. So many people I’ve known end up doing lots of improvements to the original designs of their houses, whether putting in specially designed windows, doors or new kitchen designs. When I was studying abroad, I began to appreciate the fact that the owner of my rented property had the kindness of installing double glazing windows. It made a big difference in keeping the cold and wind out and helping us save on our heating bills.

We were quite surprised at his rent when we got the place from him as he gave us all these little extras for a cheap rent. When we asked him, we learnt that he was able to do that as he got his Home Improvements from Anglian, a renowned place amongst UK homeowners for their high quality home improvement stuff and reasonable prices. According to him, they had a wide range of all kinds of home improvement ideas which would suit any home owner. They’re so confident of their quality that they promise a 10 year guarantee on their products. I’ll definitely go to Anglian if I was staying abroad too!

KL/UK Time Zones

One of the pains about having an overseas office is the need to correspond your time zones. More often than not, the KL office ends up at the losing end having to stay back to accommodate the UK office times for conference calls or meetings. I don't really mind it as much if they allow us to come in a little later but the HR here is so particular that everyone who comes in just a minute later after 9am has to fill out late comer forms.

At the rate I've been going, I've been putting in more than 12 hour days in the office just to accommodate two different time zones!

Perfect Pens

In my previous job, we used to organize quite a number of events and I was always at a loss at what sort of souvenirs to get to commemorate the event. We used to give out little key chains, caps and mouse pads printed with the event details. One event we organized was mainly for the CEOs and Managing Directors of the group companies. My boss was very particular about the nature of the gifts for the participants and insisted that we look for high quality and impressionable gifts. After much deliberation, we decided to give out Cross Pens for the participants.

Cross pens are a high quality pen which fit both the need for form and function. Their sleek beautiful design complements every occasion perfectly, whether a social function or a high-powered business meeting. Most importantly, it writes as beautifully as it looks with world class writing technology and the distinctive Cross pen writing signature style. Its stylish shiny body made it perfect for personalization with our event logo and best of all, every purchase came with free engraving so we managed to save quite a bit on the engraving cost. It’s a great gift idea and I’ll definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking for the perfect gift for a special occasion, be it a graduation, wedding or retirement present.

Monday Mornings

Ah, the work week starts yet again! I had a really rough week last week and I really hope this week will be kinder with me being able to head home earlier. I know some people stay back till 8-9 pm but that's not really for me anymore. Why do it just to look hardworking when you can finish up everything within the normal workday?!

Dance Craze

Dance lovers, take note! The aventura bachata dance moves are hitting Latino clubs everywhere as everyone gyrates to the pulsing beat of this new salsa dance! If you have two left feet like me and can't gyrate your hips to save your life, don't worry because you can now learn step by step in the privacy of your own home with the 3 volume Bachata Dance Mastery Set.

So take out those dancing shoes and start swinging to the beat! Ole!

Expensive Fish

We just had dinner which comprised a very expensive fish Bro brought back from East Malaysia. It's sold for a much cheaper price there compared to here or other places. It's interestingly called the "sea chicken" and we guess it's because the flesh is quite firm compared to some other kind of fish. We couldn't decide what kind of family it came from but I thought that it rather resembled the grouper or snapper family.

It was a pretty good fish but a bit too small for our fish loving family!

Pretty Party Favors

I’ve attended several weddings over the past two years and found that each couple tries to outdo each other in their wedding favors. Each wedding tries to have the most memorable favors ranging from special chopsticks or even a Polaroid camera with photo frames at one for guests to take pictures of each other and their table! When a friend recently got married, she sought my help in looking for unique favors for her wedding dinner. I did some searches online and found a great range of favors at AllInOneFunFavors.com, a lovely site that does favors for every special moment and occasion in your life. They had favors for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays, bridal showers and weddings. They had a wide range of favors to choose from such as Asian themed favors, wine and even edible favors which would be great for a birthday party!

I particularly liked a beautiful Tiffany blue box favor which even came tied up with a pretty white bow, just like Tiffanys! It comes empty with five little white almonds or white hearts which add a very sweet touch to your wedding party. Best of all, it was on sale at only $2.75 from the original price of $3! My friend really loved the favor and so did all her guests. I’ll definitely be back at this site to look for more favors for my own occasions!

Sunday Morning

Isn't it amazing how fast the weekend has flown? It's already Sunday and all too soon, the hectic work week will start again. I've had a rather tiring weekend, partly due to lack of sleep during the week. So I finally managed to sleep in this Sunday morning which was just what my body needed.

So now I'm up and watching Sunday morning cartoons! :) I love weekends!

E for Entertainment

I recently met a friend for dinner and we adjourned to her house for coffee after that. It was the first time I’d been to her house and was truly curious to see what her house looked like as her husband was a famous architect who had designed many show rooms and show units for luxury apartments. As expected, her house was beautifully and stylishly designed with minimalist modern lines and lots of glass. Even her bathroom walls were glass! What caught my eye, however, was an elegant entertainment center which stood reign in her living room. It was made of dark walnut solid wood which gave an elegant albeit masculine touch to the room. A sliding panel hid an expensive flat screen Plasma TV while shelves below housed the AV and DVD sets. I like how the furniture was designed to have slim shelves by the side of the TV which was perfect for DVDs or videos. Little recesses also made it perfect for displaying family photographs and little knick knacks. It was a really nice house and I’d love to have a house just like that someday! First, I’ll need to save up hard for it though otherwise a house like that will live only in my dreams!

Dead Tired

I'm terribly tired. Thought of staying up tonight to do up some paid posts but I can't keep away anymore. It's been a rough week at work with lots of work piling up all around my ears. So I think I'd better go sleep soon as tomorrow's going to be another hectic day.

Despite it being a Saturday, it seems to have disappeared in the blink of an eye and tomorrow will already be Sunday! Just one more day and I'll be back to the grind of the workplace. Boohoo...with the weekend wouldn't end!

Gifts for NFL Fans

Is your son an NFL fan? If he is, he’ll love the huge range of NFL Merchandise available at FanShopInc.com. It’s a great site that carries the latest uniforms for all the major league football teams, depending on which state you come from or which state your son affiliates himself most to! The uniform set comes with team logo helmet with good foam padding and a face mask with an adjustable chin strap so it will fit children heads of any sizes. The double knit polyester team jersey and pants are comfortable for children to wear and come with elastic waistband and cuffs which makes wearing them easy. It also comes with a complete set of 0-9 jersey numbers which can be easily ironed on depending on your child’s favourite jersey number!

The jerseys come with a flat shipping fee of $5 per order, big or small, for ground shipping and will be shipped out within 3 business days via UPS. If you’re rushing it out for a special occasion or gift, you’ll be able to get it within 1-2 business days by paying a $30 standard shipping charge. It’s a really great gift for a little fan of NFL or for a Halloween costume party! So if you’ve been looking for a perfect gift for a little football fan, check out http://www.fanshopinc.com for great gifts!

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Vegetarian Lunch

I went with a colleague for a vegetarian lunch today in Annalakshmi. It's a realy interesting Indian vegetarian restaurant where you pay whatever you wish to pay. It's partly run on charity and any money from it is supposed to go back to charity. I was surprised to see how popular it was and it was almost full of people for lunch. They had a simple buffet spread which although was all vegetarian was really filling.

It was a nice change of venue and food for lunch. It was pretty interesting and I wouldn't mind going there again.

London at a Discount!

London is a very expensive place to visit so people can’t understand why we love going back there so often when it’s so costly. I can’t explain why either! Perhaps it was my healthy diet of Enid Blyton books as a kid or my mom’s love for all things English that has rubbed off onto me as well. What lots of people don’t know is that a holiday to London doesn’t have to be all that expensive. Not when you have the internet at your disposal and all kinds of promotions and offers catered for tourists. We’re planning a trip to London again next March and while surfing around for attractions, I found a great saving card available for tourists called the London Sightseeing Pass.

It’s a card which offers free entries to 56 of the best charging attractions in and around London just for a one-off fee! I checked their list of attractions and was really thrilled to see that it encompassed a huge range which would be suitable for people of all ages and interests. Some of those I’ve always wanted to see are the London Aquarium, London Zoo, Kensington Palace, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Museum of London! And now I can see them with the London Pass! I was also really happy to see that it offered fantastic discounts for dining, shopping and plays! All my favourites! Imagine getting two meals for the price of one at the famous Wagamama or getting fantastic seats for a discounted price to watch Les Miserables!

I can’t wait for our coming trip and the chance to enjoy my special discounts and privileges with the London Sightseeing Pass!

Fasting Starts

Today marks the start of the fasting month, Ramadhan for the Muslims. What does it mean for us non-Muslims then? Lots! ;)

It means having your official working hours shortened by an hour to 4.30pm (Not as if I get to go home early) and lots of pasar Ramadhans to go to! These are markets set up by all kinds of traders for the people who are breaking fast. They sell a whole host of gastronomic goodies from local cakes, local dishes to exotic fare which one usually gets only during fasting month.

It's ironical to see just as many non-Muslims joining their Muslim friends in buying up food from the markets!

Shake That Booty!

Can you shake your booty? I, unfortunately was born with two left feet and can’t dance to save my life! I once tried a salsa class in the gym and was probably one of the stiffest around there! I couldn’t get it when he asked to shake your hips and my hips remained firmly still! :P However, now thanks to the internet, I can now embarrass myself in the privacy of my own home with the Learn to Dance Online website. It teaches the hot and sexy salsa steps in a simple instruction and promise to even help those with two left feet learn to dance! Hmm…let’s see if they manage to teach this hopeless dancer! Ole!

Indonesian Earthquake

I woke up this morning to the news that an 8.4 Richter Scale earthquake had yet again hit Sumatera. This is yet another of a series of earthquakes that have been been plaguing the poor nation since the massive one that wrecked it in 2004 and caused the deadly tsunami.

I'm not sure why it constantly hits the island of Sumatera when the people there are already so poor and have barely recovered from the 2004 quake. It could be that they're sitting on a fault line that has suddenly become alive and I guess since the last massive quake, that whole plate is just really unstable and constantly moving.

Having never been through a quake, I can but imagine what these people are having to go through and pray there wouldn't be another repeat.

Looking for a Job in Retail?

If you are looking for a new retail job, either part-time or full-time, hourly or salaried, you may want to check out RetailFit, an online job board that focuses exclusively on retail jobs. RetailFit has thousands of management, hourly and part time positions from national retailers and local businesses all over the country. The job opportunities on RetailFit range from corporate positions to store management jobs to part-time and seasonal opportunities. RetailFit also offers advice on how to handle the retail job interview and how to determine which retail job is right for you.

Breakfast on The Go

Do you normally eat breakfast? I am one of those who have to eat breakfast unlike sis and bro who can go without it. Without breakfast, I usually end up with my day spoilt as I'll have lots of air and indigestion in my tummy.

Usually there's nothing much to eat at home though unless I get some bread or buns the night before. I love how Dad makes us hot oats when he's in KL but when he's gone home, Bro and I are usually reduced to sad stuff we just grab and go!

How ironical huh? We should be the ones making him breakfast!

Virgina Holiday

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Tummyache

I was suddenly stricken by a painful tummyache while surfing earlier! I wonder what happened or whether it was the food I ate. I have some gastric problems so I usually have to make sure I eat at regular mealtimes otherwise I'll end up with a very painful bout of gastric. And strangely enough, just as sudden as it came, it disappeared!

Car Insurance 101

I hadn’t checked my mail in many months and had a full mailbox to clear. Nothing like being an adult and having bills to pay! One of the many bills was a letter from my car insurer telling me that my car insurance was due soon, in a couple months time. It was a hefty sum since I had just bought a new car late last year and hence, it was insured for almost the whole amount. Honestly, as a female, looking at scary things like insurance payments and things like that are mind-boggling enough for me! This is not even taking account the effort to compare and contrast auto insurance rates across different companies and different policies!

I used to always wish for a site I could go to where all my insurance questions and woes will be answered. Well, guess what, my wish came true with CarInsuranceRates.com. They’re a great site that has everything I need to know on auto insurance! They have a fantastic user-friendly and idiot proof car insurance glossary where I could compare different policies at a glance without having to try to understand scary jargon. They also had lots of great articles to read which helped me understand the car insurance world a lot better and what I should be looking out for in an insurance policy. Thank goodness for great sites like these! I feel less fluffy now!

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Nothing on Telly

It's a boring Wednesday night. There's nothing on telly but silly Malay shows or Mandarin shows. What happened to English programmes?! I think it's because Wednesday nights are usually cheap movie nights which means most people hit the cinemas and don't stay at home in front of the idiot box.

But the stations should cater for those who don't have the luxury of watching movies every Wednesday!

Closet Space

When we moved to our new place, I was downgraded from a nice big 5-door closet cabinet to a small 2-door one! Imagine how freaked out I was as it could barely fit half my clothes and bags! Despite a spring-cleaning exercise, I still wasn't able to fit all my clothes in and resorted having to split them between two rooms! So now I flit between both rooms each time I need to take clothes, whether formal or informal!

Panda Eyes

I had a bad night last night. Had to wake up really early for an early morning meeting which was difficult to get to due to bad traffic. I set my alarm for 6am but got paranoid before I slept so I kept waking up throughout the night just in case I overslept. And oversleep I did! I must have subconsciously turned off the alarm because the next time I woke up it was 6.50am! Luckily I live near the office now and traffic wasn't that bad so I made it on time but gosh, I'm really tired today now! And have huge panda eyes!

Poker Fun

I’ve always wondered why they call it a poker face. When I was later taught that game by my cousins, I began to understand the need to keep a straight face when you have a fantastic hand of cards so your opponent will not know! But with online poker nowadays, you’re free to have your face read like an open book since your opponents will not be able to see you, unless you have a webcam on!

Online poker is really fun and if you’re new to the game, WhichPoker.com, the world’s only free poker statistics site. Here, they provide reviews on all the best poker sites, latest news and hottest tables. One of the sites I always visit is PokerStars, the world’s number one online poker room. It’s got fantastic graphics and allows players to upload their own images as avatars which makes for a hilarious poker game at times! They have one of the best ranges of special tournaments too and its Sunday Million is now the biggest weekly tournament on the web! Another great poker site is Pacific Poker which advertises extensively. There are always lots of new players and multiple tables to play at which makes it a great place for building up your bank account! The third site I enjoy watching is Paradise Poker which is one of the longest serving poker sites. I like how trustworthy and reliable it is, which is very important to me, especially since my money is at stake. Like PokerStars, they too run fantastic specials and their most-awaited event is The Paradise Masters, a nine day championship with nine events and a guaranteed prize pool of over $3 million!

So if you’re looking for a great place to learn the tips and tricks of poker, come over to WhichPoker.com!

Fed Up

Am getting very stressed out at work. I hate it when people don't pull their weight around or start passing the buck. Worse, minions like us end up getting scolded for things which are not really in our jurisdiction or things which we thought would require a more senior approval or decision made.

I mean, something's seriously wrong if a minion who's paid barely the equivalent of US$2,000 can do the job of someone else who's paid ten times that amount, isn't it?!

Join the Hunt

I used to watch lots of Disney cartoons when I was a child and one of my particular favourite was one where Donald used to hunt geese and bears in the snowy mountainside with lots of mishaps, as usual! Hunting used to be a very popular sport. The royal family of England still indulges in their hunting activities despite the constant protests from environmentalists. People in Scotland, too still hunt for wild salmon although they are now more curtailed through tighter laws and license requirements. Recently, I read too about how snow geese hunting is now fast becoming a sport across Missouri as well.

Snow geese hunting is one of the finest wing shooting the Midwest of America offers. The hunting season is carried out every year in late February and early March when the snow geese from the Northwest corner of the state commence their migration paths further north to their breeding grounds. Companies like Show Me Show Geese have private hunting lands in northwest and southeast Missouri which they conduct quality hunting trips on. They provide hunts for all kinds of show geese and waterfowl at reasonable prices. All hunters will be accompanied by their highly motivated personnel with over forty years of hunting experience and with their quality decoys, lands and equipment, I’m sure you will not end up empty-handed at the end of the day!

So if you’ll like to try your hand at a new sport, why not try hunting snow geese with Show Me Snow Geese?

J Card Day

Yesterday was J Card members day here and gosh! What a mess it was! I came in to work around 8am and already I had no parking left! All these kiasu shoppers had taken up all the car lots, even all the way to the office parking lots!

It was madness everywhere and when I left late that evening, I was frustrated to find myself stuck in the carpark for more than half an hour just trying to exit. The roads outside and inside the carpark were full of people who were either trying to get in or get out! Terrible!

Thank goodness it's only once or twice a year.

Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing is a new buzz word in today’s world of technology and wireless information transfer. It’s an amazingly wide-reaching and powerful tool which if used the right way can help you reach an amazing number of people and potential customers in a very quick time.

If you own an internet business and have always wanted to know more about marketing over the internet, you now can with FreshBusinessTthinking.com which will be organizing a one day event in London on 8 November 2007 at HMS President to discuss and debate the future and power of online marketing. They have a whole host of esteemed speakers lined up for the event, from Kate Burns who was the former MD of Google UK and Mike Butcher who has been described as “One of the top 100 Innovators of the UK Internet Decade”. These are the gurus of the Internet and have very successfully built their businesses around the power of online marketing. So if you’ve always been looking for a competitive edge over your competitors and a new way to succeed with your online business, do not miss this special event! You wouldn’t regret it!

Early Morning Meeting

Aiks..I hate early morning meetings and am staring at one in just a few more minutes. It's a pretty high-level and high-powered meeting so I'm not really sure why I was asked to join it unless my task was to be the document carrier!

Anyway, better get running now so I'll be on time! Toodles!

Legal Settlements

I never knew legal cases could be so expensive. There are so many fees to think of which are not merely limited to lawyer fees which can work out very expensive in some cases. Due to the high legal costs, some people are forced to settle for lower amounts although they may stand to gain more, simply because they can’t afford the legal fees. However, with a new form of settlement loans newly available, these people can now keep their cases active to get the maximum benefit from it. These loans are actually guaranteed so the borrower will only have to pay them back if they win their case! What a great win-win situation for everyone!

Busy Bee

I've been really busy at work and terribly upset with incompetent colleagues who either don't know what they're doing or expect me to do everything. It's really too much at times and these are times when I start regretting my decision of not moving off to greener pastures when I could have.

Ah well, life's a bit short for regrets but something tells me it's time to dust off that resume again while I look for my perfect job.

Tips for Online Dating

Would you sign up for an online dating service? I would if I was single especially since I don’t have many opportunities to meet people outside my work circle. However, as with everything over the internet, it’s always very important to ensure that the Dating Sites you sign up with are reliable and trustworthy because you never know who could be watching you online or whether they are whom they really claim to be. I’ve read cases of people who were conned into thinking that the person they’re chatting to were young men of 30s when they were actually in their 60s. Or how about those scary cases where women ended up getting raped or murdered by their potential date? Which is why I can’t emphasize enough the importance of using only trusted sites such as http://www.onlinedatingtips.org/ which provides a good and reliable review of the top online dating sites.

I find that they have great articles too on online dating such as Safety and Online Dating which is so important in our dangerous world today. Their articles are very informative and well-written with good tips and links you can read to find out more. So if you’ve always wanted to try online dating but never had the courage to, take the first step with OnlineDatingTips.org and you might feel more confident after reading their articles and browsing the reliable sites linked with them.

Gambling Strategies

Governments everywhere seem to be clamping down on casinos and gambling. I was recently in Almaty, Kazakhstan and learnt that where there city previously had little casinos on almost every block, they were now forced to move all their casinos to a little mountain town. This was done in the Government’s attempt to discourage gambling. However, in today’s world of technology and internet, it’s almost impossible to limit gambling. Online Casinos are now found everywhere and if you’re a gambler who’s interested in playing online, it’s important to ensure that the site you’re using is safe and secure. Don’t just play on any unsecured site but ensure that the site is a genuine and well-established one. How will you know if it’s safe? Check the sites with good casino review sites such as http://www.gamblecraft.com/ which is the leader in casino news and reviews.

The site not only teaches strategy for common casino games such as roulette, poker, slot machines and others but also provides links to gambling tutorials, casino reviews and games software. This is the first site I’ve seen that actually teaches gamblers the strategy of playing at a casino to maximize their odds of winning at online casinos! Their articles are easy to read and I like how they provide honest reviews of internet casino sites which will be very useful for online gamblers who are looking for trustworthy and good sites. So bookmark them if you wish to learn more and increase your winnings at online casinos!

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Keeping Romance Alive

Women have been conditioned with the idea of romance since they were little. Every fairy tale ends up with the princess being rescued by a romantic prince who woes her with flowers and that white stallion. Hollywood movies are always about romantic men sweeping their ladies off their feet with Tiffany & Co rings, elaborate proposals and dinners on top of the Eiffel Tower. But how about real life? Real life isn’t a bed of romantic roses, strawberries with sparkling champagne or delicious bubble baths run by your men. It isn’t about creative proposals using fireworks, the Sears Tower or atop a ferris wheel.

So what happens when real life problems, children and commitments start creeping into that magical world where only two of you once existed? Couples should never forget what brought them together in the first place and should strive to keep their romance alive. With great ideas from good sites such as RomanceForEveryone.com, husbands no longer have any excuses to forget to romance their wife with a sweet gesture every now and then and likewise for the wives. So if it feels like your romantic life is going downhill, hope over for a read and bring it back up again! Your partner will love you more for it!

Healthy Eyes

Our eyes are one of our greatest assets. It’s the only pair we have for life and if we don’t take good care of it, we may risk losing one of our greatest senses – sight. As we age, we sometimes cannot avoid potential eye problems which might occur as a result of macular degeneration or glaucoma which are caused when our eye muscles lose their elasticity and are no longer as good as they were in our youth.

Research, however, has proved that lots of steps can be taken to stabilize and improve vision. Certain supplements such as Omega-3 rich fish oil can be eaten to provide the essential nutrients to the eyes. Other supplements such as CoQ10 with L-Carnitine have also been shown to be very effective in macular degeneration treatment and preserving vision. These and other options for treatment and prevention can be found at NaturalEyeCare.com. So if you wish to preserve your sight to continue enjoying it when you’re old, find out how here.

Fully Occupied

I was at sis’ condo last weekend and we were surprised to see that it was almost fully occupied. There was quite a marked contrast between the units as some were designed really beautifully by interior designers while others were quite Spartan with only track lighting instead of beautiful lamps. It’s good, though to see that the condo block is almost fully occupied. That’s usually quite rare in most condos unless it is located in a very popular location.

Baby Gift

A few of my friends recently gave birth and I had to crack my head to think of a unique gift for them instead of the usual baby hampers of clothes and bottles. I found a really cute brand called gund which made all kinds of cute and safe plush baby and toddler toys. I ended up buying a really adorable Baby Gund Day Book which I’m sure babies would love. If I had a baby, I’ll definitely be a regular shopper here!

Dressing Up

I used to be a fan of costume jewelry. I would trawl flea markets almost every weekend to look for interesting pieces of jewelry or pretty hair clips with sparkly and glittery designs. I found that pretty costume jewelry not only dressed up an outfit well but saved me the stress of having to look out for it when I go to dinners or fretting over the fact that it might get lost. I’ve stopped collecting them for now though. No point buying more when I hardly wear them now!

Flirt Online

In this age of internet and technology, online dating has become very common with people of all sexes and ages going to the internet to find their soulmate or just someone to get to know better. If it is a reliable and safe site like Flirtbox, these sites can be a great place for singles to find a date, especially for those who are too busy with their jobs to meet people outside their work circle. Flirtbox is also free so people who want to find a date don’t have to resort to paying expensive fees or joining membership programs just to meet a person of their choice.

It is one of the biggest dating sites in the UK and has a huge database of singles from all over UK ranging from all ages and interests. So you can get to know a person from this safe site first before arranging your first date. It even has an interactive forum with lots of great dating and relationship tips and articles which might help you avoid potential relationship pitfalls. So if you’ve been despairing of meeting your Mr or Mrs Right, take the first step with Flirtbox and you might meet them sooner than you expected!

Call Home Cheap

I’ve been traveling for work recently and was aghast to receive my phone bill. It was in the 4 digits, no thanks to the shockingly high roaming charges for something as simple as an SMS! That was not even including phone calls to my colleagues back home to ask for stuff or to update them on things. One would think that in this technological age and time, global phone calls would be cheaper. Luckily this was paid for by my company. Otherwise if I had been on my own holiday, I would definitely have used a cheap calling card to make my calls instead of paying roaming charges.

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Tiring Weekend

It's ironical how I always end up more tired on weekends than on weekdays! Part of last weekend was spent in our little hometown for a family function. We came back up on Saturday and I spent most of the day driving to see J off before his trip and sending my Dad for his classes.

Sunday was spent with more driving for groceries, ironing and clearing up. So I was really pooped by the end of the day but had to stay up to watch my favourite chef, Jamie Oliver, before calling it a night.

Is it no wonder then that I have huge panda eyes today?!

Learning Anytime

Recently I noticed that my neighbour's daughter seemed happier and more relaxed compared to her schedule several months ago. When I asked her mother why, she told me it was because her daughted was using Innovative Tutor now instead of formal tutors after school which used to take up a lot of her time and left her tired and cranky. With Innovative Tutor, she could now study and do the work at any time of the day, any day of the week which left her with a much more balanced schedule. More children should use this service then!


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Singapore Trip

I went to Singapore yesterday for a business trip. It was quite a tiring trip as we headed down there in the morning and caught the evening flight back. Since I don't go down to Singapore very often, it was a good eye-opener to see how different Singapore can be compared to Malaysia. Not even KL City is as affluent and service orientated as the little island country is.

It's a nice place though. Somewhere I guess I could imagine living and working in for a little while.

Nice Lights

Getting a new house is always exciting and when we moved into our new place, my mom was responsible for getting the lights in the house finalized. We went to several light shops with her and I saw some wall sconce lights that looked really nice. Unfortunately my mom preferred the more traditional type of lights and we ended up getting some nice lamps instead. Nice lamps really make a great difference to the house!

Bar Stools for Your Home

I’ve recently taken an interest in home interior design and was visiting several show houses to get ideas for my own house. Some show houses had really nice interior design ideas which didn’t cost too much. What I really liked in one house was the way they designed a nice little bar around the kitchen area where the occupants could choose to entertain their friends and guests. They had furnished it with a pair of lovely wooden Bar Stools which were even adjustable so it would fit anyone of any height.

I spoke to the sales assistant and asked where they had purchased it from. It turns out that they had it bought in US from a site called Quality Bar Stools at http://www.qualitybarstools.com. They’re a site that brings together bar stools from the top manufacturers in US then redistribute it at a discounted price. With a huge range of stools ranging from wooden to metal stools, the consumer is certainly spoilt for choice on the best stools to furnish their house with! They offer free shipping in the US on all orders exceeding $500 and would even provide free fabric or metal samples for those who are interested in finding out more before they purchase the stools. When I took a look at their nice site, I found that they were having internet special prices on some of their contemporary and wooden stools which were a further discount from their already discounted prices. So if you’re looking for some stools to brighten up your bar, get yours from Quality Bar Stools!

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Free Game Software

Don’t you love how there are so many free software downloads available today? It really helps when I’m trying to run an application my computer doesn’t have. I love the fact that I don’t need to spend lots of money on expensive software just to run an application I may only use once. I used to play quite a bit of games when I was in University and one of my favourite softwares was the CrosuS game mod management software.

It’s a totally free downloadable software which caters for a large range of games. Some of my favourite games were able to launch very easily and quickly with CrosuS. It’s stable and didn’t corrupt my computer like how some free downloads do. I also liked how it came with some other additional features like a quick search function and quick download of mods and maps in my games. So will I recommend it to other gamers? Definitely! Go get CrosuS if you don’t already have it now!

Bet Safely

Have you ever seen how gamblers operate? Some of them are so confident of their winning streak that they’ll put everything on that number they’ve chosen. Thanks to technology, we’ve come a long way from jostling with crowds and people to place a bet. Today, with online betting, you can place bets in the comfort of your own home with Bet365. This great online betting tool provides a fantastic range of facilities for the hardcore better from their online casino, games section and poker playing area. They even have a Sportsbook facility which allows you to place bets on whatever is playing on that day. With Bet365, you don’t need to worry about transferring money via various accounts as they have an innovative one wallet system which pools all your money into one account for you to use across their different betting facilities.

It’s safe, secure and best of all, accessible at any time of the day from anywhere in the world you may be so why wait longer? Bet with Bet365 now!

A Top Host

I’m an accountant by profession and knew nothing about websites nor web development. So when I started in this new company and one of my first jobs involved having to build a website for our project, I was really stressed out! Luckily I had a colleague who was willing to help me with the basics and jargon of the web world. One of the first things we had to do was to find a good, reliable and cheap web hosting service to host our site on and while browsing, we found some great offers by Top Hosting Centre.

They’re a great service that offers a host of excellent platforms for businesses to run their sites and business at the most efficient speeds. We liked how they had fully dedicated servers and an integrated firewall protection which meant our site will be safe from all those virus programmes out there if we hosted with them. They even have hacker safe hosting and best of all, a 30-days money back guarantee for you to test their services out. They’re so confident of being the best deal in town that they will match any competitor’s pricing on any plans or dedicated server packages. So if you're looking for a good webhost, do consider Top Hosting Centre. I'm sure you'll find their services excellent!

Hair Loss Begone

I was recently surfing when I came across a blog which chronicled a woman’s life dealing with hair loss at a young age. Most people do not imagine that young people too can suffer from hair loss and can be cruelly insensitive to their woes like what this young woman experienced. Frustrated with the pain and suffering she was going through, she decided to create a blog called Women’s Hair Loss Project to tell her experiences in life going through a hair loss disorder. Unlike what some think, it is actually an uncontrollable disorder where there is no cure.

Being female, she suffered a lot of emotional turmoil, envy at seeing other women with long thick and shiny hair and loss of self-confidence. However, she was strong and I truly admire how she managed to turn around her condition through her Womens Hair Loss Blog and create a normal life for herself despite having to deal with thinning hair. Being a woman myself, I can only imagine what she had to go through and quietly applaud her from the sides.

Gaming Galore

Are you a gaming fan? If you are, then you have to check out one of the newest and funkiest gaming sites in town, Lunia Fansite. It’s a site created by gamers for gamers and have lots of tips and tricks for those who simply can’t get enough of gaming. Check out their Lunia Forum too to get to know other gamers or to simply discuss your favourite games. I’m not much of a gamer so I don’t quite get the hype and buzz behind it. But a cousin who’s an avid gamer simply loves their funky site and interactive forum. So if you’re a gamer, surf over to Lunia today!


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Go Organic

Organic food seems to be the recent health trend. Many people I know have started switching to organic food and organic products in their bid to lead healthier lives. Some do it for curative reasons for example, survivors of cancer who fear a relapse and are forced to make a permanent change in their diet and lifestyles. Others do it for preventive reasons as the food we eat today have too much chemicals and preservatives. The organic products market used to be a relatively small one but now, with lots of organic stores available everywhere and online, all kinds of products are sold from organic vitamins to organic skin care.

When I surfed online, I was surprised to see almost everything was available in an organic form now including organic health products and at prices that are reasonably affordable unlike when they first came out on the market. Lots of people have claimed many health benefits from going organic including cures from long-suffering allergies or skin problems and prevention of cancer and other degenerative diseases. So if you haven’t gone organic, now’s a good time to start.

Get Good Quality Souvenirs

I went for a conference recently and found that personalized pens seem to be a big favourite amongst organizers for souvenir items. Some of them are quite good but most of them are really lousy and can’t write after a couple of times. I guess it’s a cheap souvenir and one that people can make use of as opposed to something useless. However, it wouldn’t hurt to give better quality pens which can actually be used for much longer instead of those that dry out or give up after a few times!

Sham Donation Causes

I was having dinner recently when I noticed a lot of people walking around trying to collect donations for all kinds of stuff. One of them approached me and claimed to be asking for donations to help cerebral palsy victims. I’m usually quite generous but this particular person didn’t seem very well-informed about the cause they were collecting for and neither did their receipts and information. Later I found out from the shop owner that there are a lot of scam and bogus people out there who are trying to make a quick buck by collecting donations for a sham cause. It’s terrible how some make money at the misfortune of others!