Sketches of Life

After 3 years I finally managed to get my blackheads thoroughly pressed out (almost), my face massaged, cleansed and masked. Yes! I went for a facial with my last pay! My face was itching (literally) to get the facial done as soon as possible. For the past one week, my face really itches even after I cleaned it, especially near the nose area. Now, no more itches and the face can breathe again!

As the beautician was torturing me (pressing out the blackheads…hehe), we had small talk. About art class; her son also attended art class, about taking supplements; supplement can cause temporary breakouts and about business; how everything is very slow now. Well, women can still make do with DIY facial when money is hard to come by.

I was suggesting to her to buy some wholesale cosmetics to sell. They are cheaper than those beauty products that she is selling. If she is good in “sweet talking” (closing sales), I don’t think it would be a problem selling lips gloss, lipstick, nail polish etc. Maybe the profit is not much but in time like this, every single cent counts.

Haiya, after giving her those tips, I thought she will give me discount; a single cent also doesn’t have. Well, like I said, “Every single cent counts.”

I love wearing high heels because it makes my legs look longer and slender and of course to make me taller too because I am only 5’2”.

Unfortunately due to health reason, I can’t wear high heels anymore. Sometimes I still wear them but I will suffer pain on my right abdomen after that. I am all for flats now.

When I started to open my eyes to see sandals and wear them, they are very comfortable actually. That should be the main reason we wear shoe right? For comfort! =P

Just take a look at Blowfish Shoes. I love their collection of Blowfish Women’s Shoes especially this sandal.

It looks for comfy and the price is very affordable too, if you earn in USD. They do have some Blowfish Men’s Shoes but not as many as women shoes. That is obvious right? Women love to have many pairs of shoes unlike men. If possible they want to own a shoe that can last their lifetime!

My face felt so itchy for a few days already. I wonder whether it is the water or my hair that keeps poking my face that caused the itchiness. I so wanted to visit the beauty salon to get a quick facial to really clean my face from all impurities. I shall do it as soon as I have the time for it

Talking about beauty salon, anyone looking for beauty jobs? I am not hiring; come to think of it, it would be nice if I can afford to hire a personal beautician to come to my house to do the facial for me. Save me a lot of time!

Anyway, if you are looking for a salon job, BeautyJobs recently launched a brand-new online job search engine, www.beautyjobs.com. It is created exclusively for the beauty industry. The website will connect qualified job seekers with salon and spa owners and others who have beauty, salon, spa, or cosmetology jobs to fill.

Instead of my nose, my face itch now and pimples are starting to pop up and black heads and white heads are more prevalent now. I might need to start using the natural acne treatment to get rid of those “pest” but I am thinking for a quick remedy like going for a facial therapy. I wonder whether that would help to really clean my face.

During our dinner at Portuguese Settlement last week, all eyes were glued to a Chinese lady that wore a white dress with the length like the above bridal lingerie! All of us were wondering whether she wears any short tights underneath it or just her undies.

She and her partner, walked to the tables by the seaside and my sister was saying that the mosquitoes must be rejoicing! LOL. Unfortunately, they left. The mosquitoes must be very disappointed and the guys too. No more sexy “scenery”.

What does it comes to your mind when you see the above title? 4Cs. Cash, Credit Card, Condominium and Car. Am I correct? The 4Cs that man must have in order to woo money minded girls. Simple girl like me don’t go after those 4Cs. Furthermore, I have my own cash, my own car, my own credit cards and my own apartment (can’t afford condo lar), so no need to trouble the man lar. hehehe

Anyway, man need to learn about the 4Cs of ideal cut diamonds. I am sure you could impress any woman if you know all these. Of course you have to buy one for her.

The 4Cs are…Cut - Carat Weight - Color - Clarity.

Btw, I am still waiting for my diamond! No heart to ask him to buy for me. So expensive. Maybe one day when he has more money to spare. By then I think, we would rather give than indulge ourselves in luxury.

Do you the correct way to file you nails? I do not know how to file my nails until my pastor’s daughter mentioned that when we file our nail, we should file them one way only. And we should never cut our nails but to just file them to get the desired shape.
The only nail file I have is the one attached to the nail clipper.

Today, I discovered that there is a nails bar file that last forever! The grit lasts so much longer than a normal nail file making the file amazing value as we’ll never need to buy a file again. It is the most hygienic file on the market, just rinse and leave to dry and watch the grit return. Sound interesting ya :=) You can get it from Nails.Inc.

While you are there, you can also get their treatment pack 1 for weak and peeling nails. You really need this is you like using the quick dry nail polish.

If your nails have ridges or furrows in them, and no polish can’t do the magic to cover it, then you would need the nail.inc treatment pack 2. The kit contains all you need to combat and prevent mature and ridged nails.

I never like taking portrait photo of myself. I hate close ups! All due to my golf ball face. Some people say, moon surface face. I have lots and lots of acne scar. I really regretted now for not listening to my mom when she told me not to squeeze the pimples.

I read that the Washington DC cosmetic surgeons can do the wonders of removing acne scars if only I have the moolah to fly all the way there. So those who are living there, don’t miss this opportunity that people like me drools over it.

The procedure is called Skin Revision. You can either opt for surgery, chemical peels, laser resurfacing or dermabrasion; using a high speed rotating brush to remove the top layer of skin. Sounds painful to me! Hahaha. Anyway, Scar revision procedures generally take between thirty and forty-five minutes to complete. So I think the pain is more bearable and quick than birth labor and child birth!

Generally all kids fear getting their teeth pulled out but not my sister. She pulled her own baby teeth when it has started to loosen. If she can’t do it by herself, she will walk to the clinic near her school and get them extracted by the dentist. Due to it, she has perfect aligned teeth unlike mine.

After my first extraction by my mom using a wet handkerchief and with the sight blood oozing out from my gum (ok, ok I’m exaggerating here…hehe), I will let my teeth dropped by itself without my mom knowing it. Normally by then, my permanent teeth have resurfaced. Due to it, I got crooked teeth; in, out, up and down.

Then, the metal wire is way too costly for my parent. So they just leave my teeth as it is. Now when I can afford it, I am kind of shy to wear braces. Kinda too old to wear it now right?

Today, I just discovered that there is invisible braces called Invisalign. We just need to use the aligners that need to be replaced every 2 weeks. Whenever the aligner is being replaced with the next in the bunch, your teeth move and straighten bit by bit. Time take 9 to 15 weeks. Quite fast too ya. Should I visit Las Vegas invisalign dentists to give it a try?

Not paid to write this post. So you better read this. Penat gua tulis tau.

After giving birth to my 3rd child, there are major changes in my hormones. One of them is my skin tend to get dry easily, especially my hand and my leg. I tried using all kinds of lotion but none can keep my skin moisturize.

Hubby and I use lotion in our massage session. Ooohhh…The next day, the lotion can be rubbed of the skin. It did not absorb into the skin. Hubby kept asking me (because I do the shopping) this question “Isn’t there any lotion that really goes into your skin and makes our skin smooth and silky even after we bathe?”

My answer was, “Sorry dear, never come across that.” Until one fine day, a blogger friend asked me whether I want to review the SkinMD Shielding Lotion. Why not since I will get a bottle of the lotion for free.

You know what? This is the lotion that we have been looking for. Skin MD Natural™ promptly absorbed, without the slightest hint of any greasy or oily feeling or residue, transforming the outer layer of skin into a hydrating invisible shield. It makes our skin feel smooth and silky. Oh ya, hubby even asked me to apply on his butt. He wants a baby smooth butt.

Our search stops here. Even though it is slightly expensive but it is better than buying one lotion after another and chucking them aside because it does not work as we expected them to be.

If you don’t believe me, email me your address (Malaysian only), I still have a few more 3cc sample to give away. Once you try this Shielding Lotion, I can assure you that you wouldn’t want others.

If you still don’t believe me, check this out. Skin MD Natural™ unconditionally guarantee it protects and hydrates your skin and you can get some free sample from them too. You have nothing to loose but a soft, silky skin and moist skin to gain.

I think ah, those who are in the beauty industries now can really make money. Not only the ladies are concern about their beauty, the gentlemen are also showing more interest in grooming themselves. You heard of Metrosexual man? It has nothing to do with sex partner ok. These men will spend money on their outward appearances.

So, if you are unsure of what to course to study that will help you earn a lot of money, consider the beauty courses. If you are a student at regency beauty institutes, I am sure you will be headhunted before you graduates. Regency graduates are recognized and sought after throughout the United States.

I received a package from US!!!

I thought it is my Sunsilk shampoo for the review on Lovebites that I did in December but it is not. I wonder when will I get my shampoo or whether I will get it or not. Hmmph!

Anyway, I got this:

SkinMD Shielding Lotion. The first thing I did was take picture of my dry feet. Hmm…maybe I should take picture of my crack heels. I wonder whether the lotion can “heal” the most dry part of my body.

I go take picture of it now. I hope in 2 weeks time or less I would be able to blog about the result.

Psst…any advertiser want me to do a review on Dodge Charger accessories?

My hormone is rebelling now. People say that if you have lots of pimples and acne before you get married, once you give birth they will disappear, poof! into thin air. Well, I sort of believe it for a few years only.

After I had my first, it is gone and after my second, any facial cleanser will do. Unfortunately, after my third, I am back to square one. Maybe it is time again for me to spend money to buy beauty products.

I read that this Zeno Acne Clearing Device can eliminates 90% of acne blemishes within 24 hours. Should I try? With Amazon coupon code I can get $10 off. I am tempted.

Recently we ladies were chatting about some beauty product. Honestly I am kinda lazy to put on a mask or apply all kind of creams on my face to make my face youthful. All this takes time and I do not have much of it. I rush to work and I rush to sleep coz my children will be waiting for me to sleep with them. If I dilly-dally to pamper my face, they will sleep later too.

Furthermore with my golf ball face, I don’t think that there is any product that can transform my face into a ping pong ball face unless I hop over to Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon for a facial surgery!

I used to have my own tailor but she has retired from sewing and helps her son runs a restaurant. It is not easy to find a tailor that know your style and know how to hide your tummy!

At this time of the year, I really miss having her around. I used to make a lot of dress with her before I got married. I think she can afford a Bose home theater with the amount of money I spent making dress after dress with her. Her price is very cheap too compared to other tailor.

Finally after a few shops, I spotted a decent blouse at Hush Puppies. The price is RM69.90 for just a blouse but I have not much choice since most blouses are very expensive these days. I am so happy to know that I still fit in “S” size. But I still need to diet a lil bit to hide the flabby tummy.

Then I saw a white long sleeve blouse that comes with long necklace. It looks so Hongky but not showing off cleavage. I bought a black slack to go with it.

That’s all for CNY. I hate buying clothes nowadays. The fashion is mostly from my mom’s era!

Beside the cleavage showing blouse, most of the blouse are tight on top and flare at the bottom. I dunno what this type of blouse is called. Only the slim and tall can wear this kinda blouse. I tried one, it not only makes me look pregnant but fat and short too!

I whined about it and hubby commented that maybe it is because too many young people get pregnant before they got married, so they design this kinda of blouse to hide their tummy!

After going into a few outlets like MNG, Elle, Padini etc I almost give up and go home. Since it took us one hour to reach there, hubby will surely show his sulky face if I did not buy anything. I have to buy at least a blouse or two.

Wonder why I wanna give up? Most of the blouse cutting at very low at the front. Not only it will show your cleavage, I think if you bend, your breast also can be seen! I tried one, felt like I am wearing a lingerie!

After a few months of good life, I am experiencing the side effect now. This is every woman’s nightmare. I have tummy now. Not just tummy but big bloated tummy! Argghhhh!!! No just bloated tummy but big bloated flabby tummy! Double Argghhhh!!!

All the good food that I eaten and all the supper have been accumulated under there. I wonder what happened to the days where no matter I how much I eat, I can never put on weight. I blame this on my hormone. Notti hormone! Bad hormone! Now I have to consider swallowing diet pills if I want to look flat by CNY!

I really had a very weird dream a few nights ago, a day after I realized that I have put on inches.

In my dream my lady boss showed me how to get rid of the stubborn fats on our tummy and thigh without any lipo or even using diet patch. She took a few worms; those white, small worm where we can find in the garbage bin and place it on her tummy. The worms “dive” into the tummy through her skin. It is either her pores are big or the worms can just squeeze themselves through. Euuuuu…Gross! Geli!

The worm eats all the fat in her tummy. After a while I can see, her tummy shrinks, like kedut-kedut (wrinkled) like that proving that the fat is gone.

I asked, what will happen to the worms, will it get out. She told me that the worm will just die under her skin when there is no more fat to eat!

Anyone want to try this type of liposuction???

Look! It is only 32/70B. It used to be 34/75B. They have shrunk! Mwahahahaha

I have not gone any slimmer. I even put on weight. Hmmm…I wonder what happened? Could it be lack of exercise that cause it to shrink? Jess told me that massaging helps. Just take a look at hers!

I told hubby about it. His response, “Go for breast enlargement lar. A few thousand only right?” Wah…he prefers bigger and artificial breast rather than his wife’s original! Sop Sop Sop

I scared my breast to be cut again and I don’t like it to be massage; pain. Any other tips for natural breast enlargement?

The moment I arrived home from our night out (Today is Thursday, remember. ), I turn on my laptop and sign in my MSN and got a message from this rich lady, showing off her RM1k LV Wallet which she bought from UK. I will never spend so much for just a wallet. I think she wants her hubby to keep all her duly signed cash check and her platinum credit cards in it.

This is the first time I see a wallet so expensive, so I asked hubby to take a look. “Dear I love you very much but I will never spend that much for you for just a wallet, hospital bill, maybe.” kekekeke. To my surprise he told me that he has one too! “What??? You have a LV wallet and you didn’t tell me??? How much Riels is that?” I asked, assuming he bought it during his last Cambodia trip. Lots of imitation stuff there mah.

His replied, “Not from Cambodia. An African guy came to the shop to sell it. Very cheap only RM10.” That’s 1k minus 2 zeros!

So can you guess which one is RM1k and which is RM1k minus 2 Zeros? It is very obvious right? They are sure not good in producing imitation goods.

I have been on flat since I had my miscarriage before I have Belle. Since then I can’t wear high heels because it will strain my legs and it causes my right abdomen feel pain. I can’t even carry heavy stuff using my right hand. In other words, I can put pressure on the right side of my body.

Anyway, to cut the long story short, I gave away all my heels. No point keeping them since I can’t wear it. I also gave away my Foot Care Product like blister prevention patches. When wearing high heels, I can’t go without the blister prevent patch. I think my skin is too thin.

I have always wanted to be a beautician or hair dresser. One of my aunt went to one of the hair schools to learn about hair dressing but she never practice it. I still remembered she came home to mannequin without the body. The head only with bushy thick black hair and she will start snipping away.

It looks fun and at that time I told myself that I want to do the same too but my dad wanted me to further my studies in the universities because none of his family members step foot in university before.

Since I am on my own now and planning to resign, this will be a good excuse for me to learn some skill that can really make money now.

Do you know that wearing jeans can make you look slim and flatter? Don’t go wear those carrot cut and baggy jeans, ok. Look for the low rise jeans or straight cut or the stretch bootcut jeans, preferably those rich color ones. It will definitely flatter your but, and the slim fit in the thighs takes off more pounds than Pilates.

Just take a look at the above Stretch BootCut Jeans from seven for all mankind and imagine you in it. Would you look slim and sexy? That is why I always wear jeans to hide away my bulging tummy and my big fat thigh. Now you know the secret of my slimness.

As for the men, I would recommend to check out the nudie jeans. Sounds catchy ya, nudie. Their collection of jeans those slim skinny jeans that will never go out of style. You know ah, some men, a pair of jeans can last them for ages provide they don’t put on weight.

But if you are not sure what type of jeans fits you best, at Tobi.com, you can get your own online personal fashion stylist. Live chat with one of them to help you and advice you on deciding which pair is the beat for you. This is cool!

Not many women have the time to exercise to remove the stubborn fat on their tummy and thigh. Even though some may have the time, they don’t have enough discipline to persevere. Accumulating the fat in our body is easy and fast but removing them takes a long time. That is why, many women nowadays will opt for the easy way out by going for liposuction.

At MYO Clinic, Liposuction is performed under local or general anaesthetic. Through tiny incisions in the skin a hollow metal tube, or cannula, breaks up the fat beneath the skin. It is then removed by a syringe or vacuum pump. Ultrasound waves or an injection of fluid can also break up the fat. This will only take around 30 minutes to 2 hours only.

Wanna go for it? Since we blogger hardly have time to exercise, most of the time, we exercise our fingers only.:P

I was so excited when my sister told me that I could get a free manicure at the salon with what ever service that I got from there. It’s like buy one free one.

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While my hair is being steamed, I got my nails done. I freak out when she started using the Cuticle Nipper like the above picture to cut the side of my nails and remove whatever excess skin near my nails. I was so scared that it will hurt. I closed my eyes!

After she got every nails file, she asked me to choose the nail polish colour. Eh! Where is my massage? Amy told me manicure comes with massage. Oh well, I did not ask about it coz it is FOC. Whatever she gives I take.

Getting my nails painted.

What do you think? Nice eh? I don’t like them but I kept on nodding when the lady say, “Hen Mei” means pretty. Free mah, cannot be so fussy.

Later the lady boss have me the above hair serum to prevent split end and make my hair soft and not dry. I told her that I have one at home. I really have one bottle at home. Then she said it is for you, free.

Free some more. Wah…so generous ah.

And the cost for everything is RM120. VERY CHEAP!!!

Head over to ZERO DEGREE at Bukit Beruang, Malacca. They just opened 2 weeks ago and I dunno how long these FOC promotion will last.

Instead of coming home to hear praises from hubby of how pretty and young I look with my rebonded hair, this is what I got.

“Do you know how strange you look like?”

Took the camera, snap my picture.

“Nah. Look.”

I almost felt like crying but I hold back my tears!

Nah! This is how strange I look like.

I think he is not use to seeing me with very straight fringe.

But his words hurts.

We went shopping after that and I got a hair clip and clip my fringe up.

To those who have seen me before, do I look strange?

*sigh* I am supposed to be at the hair salon now getting my hair rebond but I am stuck here blogging because I have a lot more paid post that is expiring early tomorrow morning. What to do, have to make money to pay for my rebonding charges.

Maybe I will go during the Hari Raya break. But then ah, I want to look pretty for Msau!