Random.

(1) Just felt like blogging but don't have anything in particular to write about.

(2) Everything has fallen into routine now with the baby. With the additional help from my parents and our newly hired helper, I get to relax a little.

(3) My baby boy has just reached 9 months young. He's growing up way to fast! And to think that when he was an infant, I wanted him to grow up faster (cos I was tired and overwhelmed with the entire motherhood thingy).

(4) Baby boy has started semi-solid. He's on 3 times solid a day and 3 times milk a day. Always start and end the day with a bottle of milk. :)

(5) He's a very good eater. Not picky. Fast. My mum says it's a blessing. 

(6) I wished I could have exclusively breastfeed him longer. Unfortunately, he is a milk guzzler and I made the mistake of not latching him as often as I should have. I have been an exclusively pumping mum since he was 2.5 months young. :(

(7) I vow to do better for my #2.

(8) Don't know why I suddenly have the urge of trying for #2. Probably it's the hormones. 

(9) Work has been awesome. So far so good. There's been stressful moments but with the correct attitude and mindset, there is nothing that you can't overcome.

(10) Did I mentioned that Francis has FINALLY agreed to bring me to Maldives next year? :D

Ok. Gonna abrubtly end here.

Love;

Mummy Geri

Nothing Supports You Like a Pair of Good Bra

Don't worry .. this is not a kinky post.

Pregnant ladies would be able to identify with me that the most important and significant change to the body is not only the womb/tummy area but also the breasts as well. They are there to play an extremely important role, that is for lactation in preparation to produce breast milk for your little one.

However, getting there could be annoying - your breasts swells, gets bigger, is tender, and sometimes can be sore too. Your nipple could give you problems too. For me, the breast area is extremely important because I know that it could affect how well I breastfeed when the baby comes along.

So at 6 months plus, my boobs had suddenly ballooned up in size to the point that wearing my current bras are so uncomfortable and painful (imagine squeezing your boobs into bras which are one size smaller). Not only that, the fitting was horrible as it "spills" at the side. And the underwire support was getting very irritating as it tends to "cut" into the skin. 

At around this point, I prefer to go bra-less in the house sometimes in the office too. 

It came to a point that I couldn't take it anymore and Goggled on maternity bras. Apparently, pregnant mums are encouraged to wear maternity bras as the underwire of normal bras may caused blocked ducts in your breasts. Of course, maternity bras are way more comfortable as well.

So, off I went to Modern Mum to get myself those maternity bras. And when I tried it on.. I had an Oh. My. God moment. Seriously! How come I didn't discover them earlier??! SO COMFORTABLE! It has full coverage in the sense that it covers my entire breasts. The material is cotton and soft. There are no paddings. The underwire is SO SOFT! 

Wearing a maternity bra is like wearing a camisole! You don't feel it there at all! *teared* *hallelujah moment*

Promptly bought 3 pairs @ RM88 each. The maternity bras doubles up as nursing bras as well. So pregnant mummies out there, please do invest in a good maternity bra. It does makes a difference. 

p/s: FYI maternity bras are so fashionable now! I always had the impression that they look like granny bras but noooooo ... there are the lacey type, the seamless type etc just like those you would find in La Senza.

Love;

Mummy Geri

Movies I Can't Wait to Watch!!

There are two shows that I am strongly anticipating to watch:

(1) Hunger Games.

A friend of mine told me to be on a look-out for this show. It is apparently better than LOTR. Looking at the trailer, I would believe so. Can't wait to get my hands on the book. :) It's a trilogy by the way.

(2) Snow White & The Huntsman.

Without taking into account that Kirsten Steward is Snow white (urgh!), I think this movie would be pretty good with Charlize Theron playing as the evil witch. :) The trailer looks awesome too.

Can't WAIT!!!

Love;

Mrs Lee

Me, Myself, and I

Found a place that's named after me in New Zealand :D. I think I need to elect myself as the Mayor in that town.

I mean come on ... my name is not common, what are the odds that a place is named Geraldine, right?

Every nook and cranny which I turned, I see buildings and signboards bearing my name - it is quite overwhelming! 0_0" 

Aside from the road names, the town of Geraldine has this awesome quaint restaurant that serves AWESOME pork ribs! Nyums~!

Amazing big-ass pork ribs!! The green sauce thingy is awesome!

The steak is good too!

Love;
Mrs Lee

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Ever since the demise of Bluey aka my fighting fish, I have moved on to buying a new pet - pets to be exact! They are a pair of terrapins!! :) Yup, it was another act of random~ness again. I think my maternal instinct is kicking in.

Gotta say, Bear is more kan cheong than me, he kena con spent a total of RM130 on a new bigger aquarium, rocks, and wood to "decorate" the tank. He was afraid that if we don't create a higher platform for the terrapins, they will inevitably drown and die. -.-"

What you looking at ??

Dear all, may I introduce Donatello (Donna) and Raphael (Rapha) to you. They are our latest addition to the the family. Yes, name inspired from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.:)

Honestly I can't tell which is Donna which is Rapha

Hopefully they can last more than 6 months though. Terrapins has long life right?? :s

Love;

Mrs Lee  

Bruxism

Sounds like some kinky sex position right? Sorry to disappoint but unfortunately it is not. Bruxism is a condition whereby you unconsciously grind your teeth and it usually occurs when you are asleep. I kinda knew that I had this problem way back in 2002 when my girlfriend told me that I grind my teeth rather loud when I sleep. I just dismissed her and thought nothing much about it because I felt that it was nothing unusual. That is, until I was married.

Bear recently told me that I have been grinding my teeth pretty badly, so much so that he sometimes don’t have a choice but the jolt me up from my sleep to prevent further damage from the grinding. And apparently, I grind pretty loud too. I honestly don’t understand where I developed this strange habit from … which ultimately led me to Google more about this condition.

Bruxism is a habit (a bad one) and is a type of sleep disorder. In the long-run, Bruxism causes tooth breakage (in extreme cases) and occasionally headaches, jaw-pain, and stiff shoulders. There is no known cure and it is advisable to visit the dentist (*gulp*) and he would most likely recommend to wear a mouth-guard when you are sleeping to minimize further damages to your teeth

What causes Bruxism?

1) Sleep disorder
I don’t think I have a problem with sleep. I can sleep throughout the night until mid-day. And I don’t snore. However, I do notice sometimes when I wake up, I do experience backache and shoulder ache. So don’t know if you consider that a sleep disorder. *shrug*

2) Lifestyle factor
And I quote “The use of psychoactive substances (e.g. tobacco, alcohol etc) increases arousal (?!) which leads to problems falling asleep, staying asleep, and daytime sleepiness hence Bruxism is significant higher in these individuals.”

Let’s do a checklist on my addiction towards psychoactive substances:
Tobacco – No
Alcohol – Occasional
Caffeine – Yes! Yes! YES!!
Medication for sleep/depression – No

3) Stress, Anxiety, and Psychological
Sometimes I do encounter stress especially from work due to some idiots whose sole purpose of existence in this world is to get on your nerves. I’ve noticed recently that whenever I am angry at this particular person, I tend to clench my teeth. Probably my Bruxism condition arose from these occasions. But other than that, I think I handle stress pretty well.

So yeah … looks like I am a Bruxist. For more information, you may read from here.

Love;
Mrs Lee

Invasion of the (Angry) Birds

Yup .. unfortunately I've been bitten by the angry bug and has been inflicted by the bird flu. Aiihh..

FYI for those fanatics like me, you can find loads of them in Tropicana City Mall. Price ranging from RM15.00 to RM80.00. As much as I love them, I won't spend more than RM30.00 on a plush toy. Yeah .. I am kiamsap like that. :p

So far my collection at home comprises of all the birds except for the Boomerang one. That is the toughest to find and the most expensive one.

So much so that my bear also turned into a giant yellow bird *cue Sesame Street song*.

The birds even invaded my office! Really good de-stresser to throw at bosses colleagues ala angry birds style.

Watcha looking at biatch? There's even one in my car!! Hopefully can scare off road bullies. Hehehe...

Love;

Mrs Lee

Post- Brazilian Waxing (1 Week)

I noticed that there is not much information with regards to post-Brazilian waxing on the net. Trust me, the after-care is important as you don’t want to end up with a bad infection or over-population of zits with pus down there *urgh*

So I have no choice but to take the “wait-and-see approach” and try to settle whatever issues that comes along the way using what I would like to call the “trial-and-error method”. Of course, for first-timers like me, it is important to highlight your concerns to the therapist upfront so she can recommend products or educate you on how to handle any impending breakouts (yikes!) - after all they are the experts.

Because I am nice (as usual), I shall share with you on these tried-and-tested approaches on post-Brazilian care. Note that this is merely my own experience (it may or may not work on some individuals) and I will do a separate review post on Honeypot’s after-care products.


DID YOU KNOW?

1. After the Brazilian, I tend to head to the toilet more frequent. It is so strange! Probably it’s just a coincidence. Or the massages (don’t think dirty ok!) when I apply the Goodbye Forever! spray. *shrug*
   
   
2. Speaking about toilets, I finally understand why we have pubes under there! It is to “direct” the pee into the toilet bowl. Seriously! Without them, you have to aim properly or risk dripping/spraying it on the seat or along your thighs 0_o”. Ok... I shall stop being disgusting and stop here about the pee. Kindly forgive me on my bluntness. :)

I'VE WAXED IT OFF ... NOW WHAT??

Itchiness:

I’m not going to lie, in the first 1-3 days after waxing it was itchy down there (especially the labia area). Not because I don’t wash or I've contracted syphilis ok! It is because the hair was yanked out from the roots; hence some irritation is bound to occur. This is the same when you wax any part of your body for that matter. For me, the itchiness can be uncomfortable but bearable. Don’t worry too much because after Day 3, the itch will miraculously disappear but if it still persist you better go see a gynecologist it could be crabs

Scratch ... scratch!

What to do?

1. Scratch.
   
2. Keep your area moist hydrated. Aloe Vera gel helps as it has soothing and has natural antiseptic properties. Alternatively, after going to the toilet you can use a damp tissue and dab your area. This will actually give an immediate relieve.
3. Exfoliate the area gently everyday – this is to remove build-up dead skin cells which may clog up your pores. I have read that some al-cheapo people use facial/body scrubs. For me, I am using a product that contains Salicylic Acid (which is a gentle exfoliant).

WARNING: Not advisable to use powder as it will dry up the area and clog up the pores.

Bumps / Zits / Ingrown Hairs:There are tiny bumps around the area (looks like white heads). Apart from it looking like a skin of a steam chicken, it doesn't affect me in any other way. The bumps are actually new hair that are about to grow out from the follicle. It is advisable to take extreme care at about this time to prevent any ingrown hairs. Thank God so far I don’t have any ingrown hairs! Oh, and these ingrown hairs if infected will create zits!

Ingrown hairs are nasty – the characteristic sign is a small bump which may be reddened, itchy, or painful. Ingrown hair happens especially after shaving because the end of the hair is sharp. When the hair grows, the sharp end can re-enter the skin instead of growing upward. Although waxing remove hair from below the surface of the skin, the hair can curl back on itself as it grows. More prominent for Brazilian waxing as our pubes down there is curly. Don’t worry once the hair grows longer, the ingrown problem will be solved albeit it being very very uncomfortable.

Upclose on ingrown hairs - I know it's kinda disgusting.

Notice that the hair grows "sideways" because the

sharp ends pierced into the skin? The red bumps are infection.

What to do?

1. Wear loose-fitting clothing – it helps not only to prevent ingrown hair but also to minimize the itchiness as well.
   
2. Prevention is better than cure. Again exfoliate using products containing Salicylic Acid. Rub gently to free the hair. Do not scrub too hard as this will get the skin more irritated. I have been exfoliating diligently everyday since waxing and will continue to do so two weeks after the Brazilian (as advised by the experts in Honeypot).
3. Moisturize!! Please moisturize the area after exfoliating to ensure that the skin is not too dry.
   
4. Tweezing. For the gung-ho ones, you may pluck them out once you see the hairs growing out.*shudders*

It is already past one week since my first Brazilian and still no sight of ingrown hairs (hallelujah!!) and the itch is gone. The area is still smooth like a baby’s bottom except for a few short hairs. Let’s see what happens after 1-month. :)

Love;
Mrs Lee

Burger Ramli - Malaysia Boleh!

I've recently discover an awesome roadside stall that sells fantastic Burger Ramli near where I stay - Kedai Ramli Burger Yeop. At day time En. Yeop works as a lorry driver, by night he operates his stall. And mind you he is already a grandfather!

Todate, I dare say that his is the best around town. The buns are spread with butter margarine and toasted to perfection. The patties are marinated with Lea & Perrine sauce (plus some other unidentified sauce). Top with thinly sliced potatoes, onion, and lettuce ... Yeop makes a perfect Burger Ramli.

My order is usually double beef patty and without mayonnaise. It cost a mere RM3.50. *slurp*

You can say that it is unhygienic but you gotta admit that a Burger Ramli rocks! Cheap and good. Move over McDonalds! Ramli is making you run for your money. :D

Love;
Mrs Lee

Top 10 Most Irritating Drivers in Malaysia

#10 : The "Bom-Bom Pow" Drivers.
... aka "The Nigga-Wannabees".

Diagnosis:
These are the drivers who would blast their speakers' volume to the max with hip-hop music. It is so loud and screeching that even with the windows up and miles away, you can actually still hear and feel the beat.

My conclusion:
1) They are deaf.
2) Attention seeker.
3) They are deaf.

#9: The UFO Drivers.
... aka "The La-La/Ah Bengs/Ah Lians".

Diagnosis:
Closely related to drivers #10. I don't understand why would you install hideous lights at inappropriate places on the car. It serves no purpose whatsoever and it is not even aesthetically pleasing to the eye in the first place. 0_o"

My conclusion:
1) They are blind.
2) They are blind.
3) They are blind.

#8: The Scardy-Cat Drivers.
... aka "The Road Hoggers"

Diagnosis:
These are the "want to go - don't want to go" type. They hesitate and wait for clearance before moving forward. And by clearance I mean TOTALLY cleared of cars. Typical example is at the roundabout or when doing a turning during peak hours. They also have the tendency to hog the fast lanes. These drivers would also leave behind a trail of traffic jam behind them.

My conclusion:
1) You shouldn't be behind the wheels
2) Only come out in the middle of the night or wee hours of the morning

#7: The Multi-Taskers.

Diagnosis:
Have you seen drivers who are behind the wheels while talking on the phone, eating, and trying to apply mascara at the same time? ... I rest my case.

My conclusion:
If you want to endanger others, kindly do so at your own expense.

#6: The "Takes-Forever-to-Park" Drivers.

Diagnosis:
Look into the rearview mirror, can't you see that there is a queue forming steadily at the back? The "Takes-Forever-to-Reverse-the-Car-Out-from-the-Parking-Lot" drivers also falls into this category.

My conclusion:
Unfortunately, I sometimes fall into this category too.
1) Get someone else to help park your car for you.
2) Hire a jockey.

#5: The Double-Parkers.

Diagnosis:
Most selfish drivers in the world who don't give a rat's ass about other people's timing.

My conclusion:
1) The cars should be towed away.
2) The owner be put to jail for 3 months plus a fine of RM3,000/=.
3) Repeat offenders should be tied down and watch other people scratch their cars using coins.

#4: The Queue-Cutters.

Diagnosis:
Be civilised - wait in line like everyone else. You are not the only one pressing for time. When we are nice enough to occasionally let you pass, please have the decency to waive a hand of thanks.

My conclusion:
1) Moronic drivers.
2) Refer to #5.

#3: The Drivers who Don't Indicate.
(or misused the Hazard Lights)

Diagnosis:
The thing sticking out at the side of your steering is called an indicator. It was created for a purpose. Use it. We are not superheroes who can read minds. And you DO NOT on your hazard lights unless your car is STATIONARY, not when it is raining heavily and your car is moving.

My conclusion:
The license should be revoked.

#2: The High-Beamers.
(HID lights included)

Diagnosis:
We are not blind. We can see you.

My conclusion:
1) HID should be banned forever.
2) Tie these drivers up and high-beam directly into their eyes for 2 hours.

#1: The Most Irritating Drivers on My List - The Wankers Honkers

Diagnosis:
You do not purposely accelerate while pressing on your honk from miles away when people has indicated that they want to turn into your lane. Please refrain from doing idiotic things like this. Plus, I am not deaf I can hear you loud and clear.

My conclusion:
1) License should be revoked forever.
2) Tie these drivers up and honk in their face for 2 hours.

And here are my top ten list of the most irritating drivers in Malaysia. ~urgh!

Love;
Mrs Lee

Brazilian Waxing 101

Source: Google

Believe it or not after months of considering, thinking, and chickening out time and again ... I am going for my first ever virgin Brazilian waxing tomorrow! (I can hear gasps coming out from your mouth) Yes, I think I am crazy too. And trust me, I am scared and nervous but at the same time very very excited!!! I think Bear is sexcited too

For those virgins like me, here is a compilation on what I have gathered after weeks of research on the net:

What is Brazilian Waxing?

Er... I'm sorry but which planet are you from? In layman terms, Brazilian waxing simply means removing all of the hairs down under. In case you don't know, removing all includes the front, the labia, and the butt cleavage all waxed off. *sexy!* (yes... your butt has hairs too)

Bikini waxing on the other hand is to remove hairs on the sides of the bikini line. The hairs will be neatly trimmed. Some people may opt for this as a start to gauge on how painful it is before going for a full-on Brazilian.

I am confuse! Where is the Bikini Line? 0_o"

Valid question. Wear your swimsuit/bikinis .. you see the hairs sticking out at the sides? Those area is the bikini line *gross*

How do you prepare yourself prior to a Brazilian Waxing?

1. For first timers, it is CRUCIAL that you look for a reputable, hygienic, and professional wax boutique. Make sure that the therapist do not double-dip their spatulas!!! Please don't be stingy on the $$ and compromise on these aspects. Your nether region is your most sensitive and sacred area - treat it like your little sis!
   
2. When you book an appointment, do let them know that it is your first time so that they will take the time to explain to you and recommend a more experienced therapist for you.
   
3. Try not to go 1 week before or after your period because it is more painful due to hormonal changes. If you must, go after your period. And for goodness sake, do not go during your period - please have some respect for your therapist!
   
4. You are advised to exfoliate and scrub your nether region 1 day prior to the waxing appointment. This is to remove dead skin and for the wax to adhere better.
   
5. If you shave, it is best if you wait out for about 2 weeks for the hair to grow so that the wax is able to grip the hair properly.
   
6. If pain is your major concern, you can pop 2 Panadols prior to the waxing. Personally, I don't think it is necessary unless if you are a wuss ~ hehe
   
7. Finally, on the day of the waxing .. please wash up before going ok. You don't want flies flying out from down there when you strip down. Personal hygiene ladies! And lastly, calm yourself down and try to enjoy the process .. it is not as bad as you think it is!

Why would I pay and subject myself to such a torture?

1. Vain Pot. I am not ashamed to admit it - I am vain! And in my quest for vanity, I think it is high time that I remove those unwanted hairs in my nether region. Unfortunately for me, I am quite a hairy person (for a Chinese) and waxing is the way to go.
   
2. Sexay. Come on girls, we all know that it is extremely sexy to be "bushless" down there. There is a certain sex-appeal to it.
   
3. Curiosity. Yes, I am darn curios on how would it feel like doing a Brazilian, on whether if it is painful, and how does it look like without the hairs.
   
4. Cleanliness. Men circumcise for hygiene purposes. Women do Brazilian for hygiene purposes. It is true - without the hairs it is so much more easier to clean and care for your nether region. Especially when you are having your period. Sorry don't mean to be gross.

So who will I give my Brazilian virginity to?

Source: Klue

Yes, after researching I have selected Honeypot Wax Boutique. Honeypot is relatively new in Malaysia (they are quite established in Singapore). They opened their doors in May 2010 with its first outlet in Bangsar Shopping Centre. Last week, a second outlet was opened in One Utama Old Wing.

Why Honeypot?

1. I've got a good deal from Groupon for a 50% discount on Brazilian Waxing in Honeypot
2. They have (almost) perfected the art of Brazilian waxing with their revolutionary in-house Cherry Pie Hot Wax which is developed in Australia for an almost painless experience.
   
   
3. Extremely good reviews and the therapists are gentle and quick to ensure that the experience is as comfortable as possible.
   
4. Hygiene and cleanliness is their utmost priority with a no double-dipping policy.
   
5. Pricing-wise Honeypot is the most reasonable in relation to those who are in the market currently.
   
6. The place is extremely chic and classy decked in pink and black giving you a sexy and boudoir feel to it.

Can't wait!!

Stay tune for the next post on my experience!

Love;

Mrs Lee

Pain Ball

Last Saturday, I went for a pain paintball competition with my company. Don't asked me why I signed up most probably to gain brownie points from my boss. The minute I saw the itinerary I regretted - we had to be there at 7:30am ON A SATURDAY MORNING! A NON-WORKING DAY! -.-"

Anyway, we lost all 4 sets (heh!~) except for one which we won by default cos the opponent took off his mask in the middle of the game. :p All in all, I am ok with the whole pain paintball thingy. Was it painful? Nah .. not really. It is like when you knock yourself against a door and you have a blue-black kinda pain. Very very bearable. And the paint is washable ya, so fret not. :)

Gotta say the bruises were kinda cool though - people thought that Bear abused me. :p Best part is that some of the bruises only starts showing the day after.

Battle Scar #1: Before

As you can see, there is one on the knee and one on my thighs. Not very visible actually, I only found out about these two in the night.

Battle Scar #1: After

Noticed that the blue-black has "spread"?

Battle Scar #2: Before

This was on the back back of my arms. It was red and swollen. The circle is the area where the bullet hit - they are NOT ringworms ya!!!

Battle Scar #2: After

One day after that and voila~ it is REALLY REALLY bad and swollen. I think my entire capillaries on my left arm broke into pieces. :(

Battle Scar #3: Before

At the battlefield, this bruise was the most "seong" wan. The area where the bullet hit directly was raw and painful. I thought after a day, this bruise will be massive.

Battle Scar #3: After

Surprisingly, it is not. But when I touch it, I can still feel the "burning" sensation though. Bearable and not searing pain.

Battle Scar #4: Before and After Combo

Need to do a brief introduction on this one, I totally didn't realize that I had a bruise on my left hamstring until after day 1 in the night! This was really kau-kau wan .. because after day 2 when my other battle scars are subsiding, this one is still very prominent and is a large patch. Looks like I wont be wearing skirt to work for a very very long time.

Massive!

Will I play again? Definitely!

Just not in a competitive kinda environment la.

Love;

Mrs Lee

Snippets : Half Year into 2011

Exercising:
I have been consistantly going for my Jazzercise class save for the whole of last month. My stamina has yet to improve as I will be panting for air halfway through class. The cycle will go something like this :

7:30pm - Still feeling semangat. Kinda.
7:45pm - Start to regret going for class
7:55pm - Hallucinate that I will faint anytime
8:00pm - Keep staring at the damn clock willing it to move faster
8:15pm - Start to enjoy the toning up session
8:20pm - Start to regret being so gungho carrying a 2x5kg dumbell
8:25pm - Feels good to streetccchhhh
8:30pm - Can't wait to get back to class again.

Losing Weight:
I have been trying to avoid eating carbs during dinner to try to shed off some kilos. Some of my colleagues suggested that I go without dinner all-together. Personally, I think that they are mad. Gotta say I did alright for two days only and then most of the time occasionally I caved into half a bowl of rice. Aiihh.. kecewa betul ...

Despite my combined efforts of exercising and (kind of) watching my diet, I've only lost a measly 1kg. :( Losing weight is harder than I thought. Anyone can recommend me good packages to slimming centres?

Work:
God has been faithful all along the way :) Difficult people He removed. Difficult situation He gave me the wisdom to overcome. There were changes in terms of movement of staff but He has been good to me - he has placed amazing people whom I can work with and can mentor me. I seriously have nothing to complain about. Thank God for his favor and blessing upon me. :)

Marriage:
Being a Mrs has been an enjoyable journey (so far). Hubby has been treating me good and he has an uncanny liking to household chores (yeah to me!). I have gotten used to not staying with my parents and having to stay by myself sometimes in the night. I have also learn to compromise and not be petty when the hubby needs to spend time with his male-buddies (i.e. sports).

Entertainment:
Totally irrelevant but I am into Dog Whisperer now. Ceaser Milan you da man!

Pregnancy:
Don't get too excited just yet. I am not pregnant. And I don't understand why people around me has been asking me if I am pregnant or not. Hellooo.. gaining weight does not equal to pregnancy hor.

Some said my hips are big = pregnant.
NOT TRUE! I have fat huge ass assets.
Both front AND back *ahem*
And proud of it! :D ask my hubby .. he is not complaning

Despite that, sometimes I do have the instinct to want to have my own kid soon (labour pain put aside first). But other times, I don't want to so fast as I still want to enjoy and hang out with my friends in clubs and pubs. Oh well, let's see how it goes.

Annoying People:
Yes, I have encountered a few annoying ones here and there - some are close to me some are mere acquitances. But anoying nontheless. I wonder how can some people think so highly of themselves - in the expense of putting others down?

Sorry but actual people who are actually good at what they are doing usually don't brag. Stupid people does - like those tin kosong. When you bang an empty tong, it creates noise. Yup, noise and annoyance. Nothing else.

Travelling:
Can't wait to head to New Zealand in August with my family!!!!!! I refuse to think about the 13 hours gruelling flight

Also another one to a SECRET PLACE for my birthday-cum-first year anniversary in September. Will be hijacking the husband to a deserted island with no telephone reception. muahahaahhaaha~ All I can reveal is that the place is a 5-star resort on a paradise island. *can't wait!!*

Alright, guess that's my half yearly update for now.
Chiow~

Love;
Mrs Lee

All About Eyeliners

Yup, that's my messy dressing table where I do my make-up and put my nightly moisturizer before I go to sleep. Also, where I dump store my accessories. Yes, I admit - I am a messy person. :p

For this post, I will touch on nothing but eyeliners. Why? Because I found a solution to lasting and smear-free eyeliner! *woots* I have been searching high and low for years for a solution, I kid you not. My make-up skills in general is not too bad - but before the day/night/outing ends, I almost always will end up looking like a raccoon because my eyeliner will smear even if I use water-proof ones. Frustrating ok!!!

Initially, I used Kohl liner and this will smear the worst - I don't even understand why! Gotta say this is the easiest to apply though, very good for first timers. Now, tips for beginners, draw the line as close as you can to your lashes for a more natural look. If you want to be more dramatic, you can opt to line your lower lid from out to inner corner of your eyes. Only line halfway through - use your pupils as indication. Then the other half, you can use white eyeshadow to line it (Please make sure it is a very fine line ok! Tips: Use cotton bud).

Yes, I use Silky Girl - cheap and good.

Then, I tried using liquid liner. Confirm this type wont smear - but I didn't quite like it because the effect is not 'soft' enough. It looks rather edgy and rugged. Plus, my eyes will itch and bengkak every time I uses liquid liner. But then again, maybe because mine was a fake which I bought from the pasar malam.

Yup, my liquid liner is a MAC.

I bought it for RM10 at a pasar malam. Causes severe itch

Frustrated, I was asking my colleague what liner she uses, she said try using gel liner. I know the famous one is Bobbi Brown's - but it is very expensive! Yes to educate those who don't know, usually gel liner comes in a very small glass container not because the manufacturer is kiam, but apparently gel liner dries up very fast so no point in producing a big bottle. So off I went to buy Maybelline's Lasting Drama Water-Proof Gel Liner for RM20+ (now it is retailing for almost RM30+).

The amazing kit

And voila! It works!!! The gel liner still smears at the end of the day but it is not obvious. To me this is already an achievement!! Also, this time around instead of using black, I chose a brown color. More suitable for day make-up. :)

I am very very happy - the liner is still where its suppose to be

even AFTER a spa session! Fantastico!

Am extremely happy with my findings. Looks like I shall be sticking to this liner for a long long time. :D

Love;

Mrs Lee

Dummies Guide to Rearing a Fish

Actually, it didn't take long for me to decide to rear a fish. Unlike how I got my Maxy Boy. Well, to me fishes are ... fishes. Plus I only got this one for RM2.00 so kalau mati also I won't feel bersalah. In other words, it was purely impulse buying. (SPCA won't put me in jail want, right?)

I've decided to go for a Siamese Fighting Fish aka Betta Splenders (scientific name). I remembered when I was much younger, me, my brothers, and cousins used to have one each as pets. At that time, it was the 'in' thing for children to have ... on second thought, maybe we were just simple kampung boys/girls from Seremban. :)

If I recall correctly, mine was a green color one, my brother was a blue one, and my cousin's was a red one. We reared the fishes until they were quite big which eventually died of old age (I hope). Thereafter, we've never rear any more fishes. Except for my Dad with his unending quest for goldfishes and Arowanas - which all end up inevitably dying. Prematurely. heh~

For first-timers, I would recommend to rear this breed because it is very very low maintenance and it is hardy. In other words, it won't die easily la. :p

Step 1:

You need the following ingredients basic items first:

(i) A tank with ample space

(ii) Anti-chlorine drops

(iii) Fish food

And of course, a fish!

Step 2:

Now you are good to go! Wash the aquarium thoroughly first. Make sure there are no leftover soap in the tank. Filled it up with water. For a tank my size, you need to put 10 drops of the anti-chlorine because apparently fish will die in chlorine water (for the benefit of those dungu ones like me .. tap water is chlorinated). Lastly, release the fish gently into the aquarium.

That's all! Simple ya! :) All in all my entire purchase cost RM25 only! Also with an aquarium this small and no dangling stuff (like wires, oxygen, filter etc), it is very easy to clean and change the water.

On the first night, I overfed. The tank ended up looking very dirty like this -.-":

Then, the fish started making funny air bubbles. I thought he was suffocating/drowning either from the:

(i) Over-dosage of food; or

(ii) Water is too chlorinated

So I googled and found out that my fish is a male (long-tail are males, short-tail are females) and he is making BUBBLE NEST! To make the bubbles, the fish takes up air in its mouth, coats it with saliva, and spits out the bubbles which sticks together on the surface of the water. He is ready to mate! Interesting huh? No wonder, he is so protective about me approaching close to the aquarium.

Nest? Spawn? Mate? Babies???

Do you think this is a sign??????

Love;

Mrs Lee

Randomness

Today is the most randomness Saturday that I've ever experienced. Let me break it down in chronological order for you:

Woke up at 8:15am for a 9:30am exam in Universiti Malaya ("UM"). In my blur~ness and stressful mind, I banged grazed along the side of my car at my condo's carpark. -.-" Best part is that, I was actually driving straight! In other words, I drove straight into a wall. *memalukan* This will cost time and loads of money to respray back. Aih ~

And then, I thought I was early for the exam .. mana tau along Jalan Universiti there was an accident and I was stuck for a good 15 minutes. -.-" To make matters worse, when I turned into UM, there was an on-going carnival there, so traffic was congested. Yes you heard me right. Inside UM. *cha tou* And you would've guessed, parking was a nightmare. To cut long story short, I arrived at the exam hall ngam-ngam in time to start my paper. *celaka betul*

After the exam, I met up with Bear and my parents for a simple and quick lunch in a coffee shop in Old Town and then off we zoomed to Eve de Beaute in Kota Damansara for a cheap spa treatment - got that cheap from MilkaDeal. heh~

Thereafter, since I've been craving for scones for the past few weeks, we dropped by Teapot Cafe in SS2 and it was mad crowded so we've decided to tapau 6 pieces of scones back. *nyum*

Along the way back as I was munching on the scones in the car (yes I couldn't wait until we've reached home), I suddenly had this brilliant idea of rearing a fish out of the blue. *random* So off we detoured and bought a fighting fish!

His name is Bluey the fish ... no brainer on that. :p

And then sums up my random Saturday.

Oh... may be heading to Sunway Pyramid after this to buy a new pair of sunnies!

Love;

Mrs Lee

Baby Jacob

The Journey of Jacob Black.

First, he became Shark Boy along with his lovely sidekick, Lava Girl. He looks really silly. Cute ... but still silly nonetheless. And really skinny too.

He already had that 'wolf-stare' even as a kid!

Don't mess with me .. I am Shark Boy and I bite!

Then, baby Jacob grew and phased into a pesky neighbors' son in Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Lost the cheekiness in Shark Boy, but still has the boyish look. Still skinny.

His shirt was too big for his scrawny body.

Very cute!

And then, baby Jacob grew and decided to go hippie with long-hair. He outgrew his childish look and went into teenage-hood. My baby Jacob grew up so fast! Still skinny though.

Skinny ... but still cute :)

Then, baby Jacob further phased into a hunk - with chunky to-die-for body. Baby Jacob grew into a hot six-packed 109 degrees Celsius wolf-man. So hot ... so hot!!!

Uhhhhh... manly man. I like~!

And that's the journey of Jacob Black. He finally found his true calling. Wolf never look this hot ever before! Ahhhh wwooooo!!!!!!!!

Damn.. how the hell did he get that body???

~Team Jacob Forever~