Wedding preparation & progress - Less than 2 weeks!

Time flies, coming week is my once in a lifetime wedding dinner & Chinese wedding ceremony. I guess there are more things to come and will be busy from now for the preparation.

Last Sunday was Chinese ‘Guo Dai Lei’ (过大礼). It's a Chinese tradition ritual where the groom & bride's parents will exchange the gifts and etc. I put 'etc' is because I really have no idea what are those for and I was just follow the instructions given in the entire process. Haha! And, I realized there are so many rules to follow before and after the marriage. I am kind of worried now! *Sweat*
Finally, my wedding magazines are here!
I wonder how my parents will feel when they read the article I wrote for them. Hmm...

Whatever! Now I hope that I couldn’t faster recover from sick, it has been more than a week where I still feel there’s lot of phlegm in my chest and non-stop running nose. Because of this, I feel tired most of the time. Due to the sickness, I have stopped doing mask for a week. Hopefully by next week, I will have enough stamina to cope with the tight schedule and have more time to do mask. :P

记忆 。回忆

有一天，无聊地问起自己：记忆和回忆是怎么一回事？

有些事情很久了，甚至三岁的事情，我都可以记得一清二楚。那是回忆。

有些事情刚在几分钟前发生，我却记不起来，想了好久都没有印象。那是记忆。

最近，发现自己的记忆力没有以前来得好。是自己没有心去记牢，还是忘记慢慢成了习惯？

其实，人的记忆是有选择性的，就像女人逛街一样。经过喜欢逛的部门，就算稍微望过一眼，什么东西在打折，什么是新货，走过两条街后都还在耿耿于怀。经过不喜欢的部门，看了两眼没兴趣，再问她有没有看到什么，她只会不耐烦地答说：不知道！不记得！

我想，我是在作选择性的记忆。

不愉快的事情，我选择忘记。

藏在心底的仇恨，我选择忘记。

做过得噩梦，我选择忘记。

听过的是是非非，我选择忘记。

选择性的记忆，可以令我留下美好的回忆。

可是有些时候，一些回忆，还是会来不及选择。

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付出的感情，没有说值不值得，只有爱或不爱。

Crazy about Collagen

I think I did mention in my early posts where I was looking for collagen as beauty boost. And here I am where I have been taking this as supplement to input more collagen to firm up the skin and also for a better complexion.

I have actually done some research before taking this. There are too many brands and collagen types in the market right now. And after some ‘google’ search, I’ve decided to give it a try on Meiji Amino Collagen. For each 7g of Amino Collagen powder, it contains of 5000mg Collagen…..

The time I bought was having promotion at Isetan supermarket, which was Buy 5 Free 1 (RM160 each tin). During Isetan Sales, buy 2 at only RM268. If you already have the tin which comes with the measurement spoon, then you can buy the refill pack which gives you TWO days FREE at same price. (Aiseh, only 2 days free! Means only extra 14g!! :P)

Due the first time trying, I sipped a little bit before drinking, but the original taste was quite freaking, therefore, I decided to drink with Milo without sugar. And the weird taste gone and I drank my favourite Milo as usual.

For a better and immediate result, it would be better to also take some Vitamin C or Vitamin C supplements as it acts as an activator to enhance the absorption of collagen by our body system.

In fact, the powder itself (mostly all Collagen products) comes with Vitamin C. But in order to make sure the collagen works in a better form, I bought some Redoxon which contains of 1000mg Vitamin C and also 10mg Zinc for each tablet.

Redoxon (twin packs 30 tablets – RM36.80), bought from Watson.

It tastes great with Redoxon. I love it so much and have this every morning before breakfast. But I would advise not to take with too much Vitamin C for those who has serious gastric problem.

Honestly, after drinking collagen, my skin visibly nourised and looks more radiance and skin tone is more even. Guess the most visibly result was my hair, which is so healthy and smooth even did not apply any conditional. I'm not sure if this work for everyone as I believe the result may vary for individual. :p

Well, let's wait and see how it goes well on me. Will give another review after trying a month or two. (^_^)

For those who may be interested, browse through their official website for more info.

(Chinese) http://www.meiji.co.jp/health/amicolla/cn/index.html

(English) http://www.meiji.co.jp/health/amicolla/en/index.html

There are actually another brand which I have given a try by my beloved sister, and found it quite effective. Somehow, it's pricey. I can't afford at the moment and can't help myself to give up for another try. May be not now, who knows? It's collagen powder from Bioversa (http://mybioversa.com/radianz5_platinum).

爱漂亮的猫样

病了几天，我猜什么病猫样都出来了吧？心想，至少也要是个比较像样的病猫样啊！

最近，爱上了黑框眼镜。

也真好适合给正在生病的我！

我想，病了应该不是因为这块炸鸡吧？

病到连基本素颜化妆都乏力的我，刚看完医生，在回家的途中。

病好多了，退了烧，还有咳嗽及一胸口的闷痰和一直都不听话的鼻子。

希望快点康复，真的怕肺给咳出来了！咳、咳、咳 。。。

这两天收到Kose和Clinique的贴心生日礼物。还是后者比较大方嘛！而L’occitane还是老旧式的20元礼卷，不登也罢。不过也多谢啦！哈哈! 在这个烦闷的工作星期四，听者爵色紅伶以爵士曲风音调唱出‘一辈子的孤单’：当孤单已经变成一种习惯　习惯到我已经不再去想该怎么办　就算心烦意乱　就算沒有人作伴。。。

也许这样的歌曲，不是很适合即将新婚的我，可是我想，哪怕有一天就算我的孤单会变成一种习惯，我也没有办法可以做到不再去想该怎么办。。。因为到最后，我还是渴盼有个人可以在身边陪伴。尤其是当自己病倒了，我多么不愿意只有自己一个人。

Face Oil

Today is the first day of Isetan sales, will only update what I've bought in next post (or when I'm free). :P

But let's share something where I spared my driving moment on the road with this big strawberries! I bought it from Isetan supermarket at only RM10 per pack. Oh yes, I love Strawberries! (^_^)

Alright, let's come back to the topic today where I'm going to share one of the good stuff that I use recently.

Well, I used to have a very dry skin which caused me a lot of skin problem. Besides skin is getting more sensitive, dry skin also fasten the aging process where I’m worried about the wrinkles. That’s why, I started to focus more on skin hydration and also anti-aging skincare. Others than doing mask more frequently and have a proper skincare routine, lately I found something that works pretty good for my skin, which is the face oil from Eve Taylor (selling at all Dermalogica’s store).

There are in total of 5 face oil to suit different skin condition and needs. I’m now using type No. 4 which is for normal skin. I like it and it nourishes my skin everyday and night. In conjunction with others skincare and daily supplements, my skin looks more radiance now. For me, I feel great without make up lately. :p

It was actually recommended by my colleague who is currently also using the face oil from Eve Taylor too. She has a very sensitive skin but after using type No.1 face oil for sensitive skin, her skin looks much better with less redness or patchiness.

But, I didn’t take her advice to apply the face oil right after cleansing and before toner. Instead, I apply after my Clinique toner. It is because that toner is meant for exfoliation and I believe it will remove the face oil at the same time. Besides, it may also minimize the effectiveness of the toner itself when the skin is already ‘film’ with a layer of oil. Unless you have an oily skincare and do not like oil-type skincare, then you may use it before your routine toner. As from my experience, it depends on what kind of toner that I use. If it is a hydrating toner, then it shouldn’t be any problem to apply face oil first before toner. Besides, another reason that I use after toner is because I’m taking this face oil as one of my routine moisturizing agent. It works well for preventing skin become too dry. As for myself, it has no problem to be used alone as moisturizer to keep your skin to be hydrated and protected all day long.

In addition, it is not expensive at all. For a bottle of 10ml face oil is only selling at RM46. It can actually last for few months and with not more than 6 drops for each application. My friend only use 2-3 drops a day, but I’m more generous, I use 5 drops on every application. Haha!

Also, I use it as face massage oil too. With a gentle massage on face for 10 minutes, it absorbs better and also helps to improve blood circulation and reduce water retention. :P

I think I will go for their anti-aging face oil after I have finished the current bottle in hand. (^_^)

For more information about this face oil, take a look at their official website. Who knows that you may be like it too? :P
www.eve-taylor.com/ or https://www.eve-taylor.com/ProductCategory.aspx?categoryID=69

My Perfect Match

I love jacket. I love dress.

When both met, it’s a perfect match for me! (^_^)

The H&M's jacket I'm wearing today. (Sorry, no make up again! Hahaha!! :P)

Just for fun before go to work, try on another piece. :P

Just had my low calories lunch, and now going out for a walk. :P And, thanks to my dearest younger sister who 'helped' me to spend so much on Kose products! Yeah, Kose is having warehouse sale at Dataran Prima (today onwards till this Saturday). For those interested, you may take a look at this! :P

What's new in April?

Last month couldn't find my camera charger, therefore didn't manage to capture any pictures. Now finally found the charger and decided to post something that I've bought in April, though not really much of them. :p

In fact, my collection in April can be categorized into 3 - Masks, perfumes and eye-lashes. Hehe!

My wedding dinner is just around the corner in less than a month. Hence, doing mask is one of the most frequent activity for me right now. Besides, I'm considering to consume the famous beauty therapy in the market - Collagen. Heard it's pretty good in improving skin elasticity and complexion, most importantly well-known as anti-aging agent. (^_^)

The masks I'm actively using now are sheet-masks and also the Kose whitening mask. Really hope to achieve ideally result by end of the month as well as for long term.

Besides these two masks, I found this Collagen mask is pretty efficient and nourishing. I bought it online which is not very pricey. It's only selling at RM2.20 each. So far I have just tried one time and instantly feel skin became very smooth and moisturized in just 10 minutes. I think I will buy a few more after I've finished another few in hand. :P

My favourite perfume in April - Moschino & 5th avenue from Elizabeth Arden.

I bought 2 bottles from Hong Kong and one has been given out as a present. (^_^) I wore this before years ago and it's unique fragrance still easily won my attention. *love it*

Actually, I have been always wanted to wear fake eye-lashes, but unfortunately I'm not very good to fix on the lids. In order to give myself a chance to learn more, I bought a dozen of this eye-lashes online too and surprisingly I love them so much. The lashes are so natural and very light. My eyes look great after wearing without adding any unwanted weight on the lashes.

They have another series which is for lengthening effect, the one I bought now is for volume, still considering if I should in-stock more. Haha! May be later. :P

This box was bought from 100 yen shop, it's to store the used lashes. Look at it, so empty. :P
Due to my intention to try not to apply too make-up now except for eyes, therefore I still can't forget the mascara portion. Bought this because of the good reviews, but still have not used yet as I'm still applying the Stila mascara which was bought during the Stila clearance months ago. (^_^)

That's all for now and guess this month would be less hunts on shopping because my spending budgets all go to the family-hood items. :P But do stay tuned. (^_^)

8th May 2010

'Finally', we have signed the paper. 8th May 2010, a day we were officially announced as husband and wife! :P
Our new accessories. (^_^)It was really a busy weekend as we have to drive back to my hometown and came back to KL on the same day. Then the next day morning have to wake up early to get prepared for the ROM at Thean Hou Temple with our parents.

After the ROM, we had a nice lunch together with our family members and relatives. At night, we had a simple celebration with my mom & dad at The Gardens. I really enjoyed the night to have laughter together and shopping around. I felt happy when mom & dad like the clothes I bought for them. (^_^)

Dad & my cute little niece. :P
母亲节快乐！我爱妈妈！*亲亲*(Happy mother’s day! I love mom! *Muaksss!*)

(Photos from Ken & Wen Jin)

素颜？我最在行的啦！

看了老娘的video，蛮有心得，搞到我最近超不想化妆，尽量保养！

还有，还有，就是烧到了那幅黑框眼镜，在物色中！好期待！:P

It's Thursday morning!

Woke up early in the morning, rushed to work after freshen up. This few days, I didn’t apply any make up, nor BB Cream on my face. It’s simply skincare and yes, Sunblock! But I will still apply a little eyeshadow and eyeliner in order to make myself look more ‘energetic’ at work! :P The purpose of not applying any make up is purely to give my skin a long break before my wedding day. Keke! In fact I noticed that skin texture is getting healthier without make up. (^_^)

The first thing I did this morning after I turned on my PC was to have a small glass of this (instead of my usual breakfast)! Guess what’s this?

It’s Collagen!! It is advisably to drink in the early morning with empty stomach for better absorption.

The collagen is from Switzerland – bioVersa. For more information, you may browse through their official website http://www.mybioversa.com/radianz5_platinum

I’m actually still looking for Collagen for beauty booster! I want a wrinkles-free and more radiance skin. Hahaha! I think I will either buy more of this bioversa collagen drink (more expensive eh), or the Biolyn Collagen tablets from Lou Hong Ga (老行家) because they are now having promotion which only selling at RM139 (NP RM199). Hmm...

Give me, give me more Collagen! But, which? Or both? :P

发泄！

最近开始为婚事繁忙，我应该是开心的。对，我是开心的。

可是，感觉上好像并不如此。焦虑、害怕和不安的心情接踵而来，也容易为了小事儿发脾气、生气。　

我也不知道是为了什么。就是感觉最近活着很烦。　

害怕焦虑结婚后的生活改变，摇身做人妻子、媳妇。我真有点不想改变，我想自由自在，不想被约束。。。我只想做我自己。

最近，我开始讨厌上班，讨厌自己的工作。更讨厌自己为了钱而继续在不喜欢的工作岗位上忍受着。也生气他人的工作方式，让我不知道自己为什么还呆在同一个职位。更厌恶自己为什么为什么那么苯？我天生就不是在IT这一行打混的材料。

我讨厌开口闭口就是脏言。我讨厌。。。

我讨厌身边的人不停来烦我，我的事情用不着你来管我！我不要在这个时候还要有人在我耳朵旁边问东问西！我讨厌！

$$$这个令人讨厌的符号拼命围绕着我。你们真的很烦、很讨厌！(还是自己的购物欲作怪，一直都在压抑着！！！）

讨厌的人，为什么还可以在皮笑？好人难做，我一点也不觉得可笑！讨厌！

讨厌做梦，噩梦不停困扰着，连睡觉也会发脾气。生气！！　

活着，很累！讨厌！！

对不起，就让我在这里发泄一下。没事，我很好！可能最近觉得压力开始作祟，有点透不过气。没事，最好别来惹我！

（将就一下，迟些放一些比较开心的博文上来！:P)

Happy Labour Day!

Today is Labour Day, it's public holiday where I got an additional 1 day off besides Sunday! I should feel happy where I don't have to work, but I'm pretty tired after 'working' the entire day! :P

Woke up in the early morning and helped my husband to fix the wardrobe and also the TV rack (though I didn't really help much!). Then grabbed a quick lunch at Mid Valley before heading to HomeDec exhibition at KL Convention Centre.

I'm almost exhausted and now waiting for my girlfriends to join me for non-happy hour! Keke!

Wish all of you a Happy Labour Day!

Luckily tomorrow is still an off day for me, can't imagine the old time where I required to work on public holiday and even on Sunday. Now I really enjoy my off day on Sunday, but it would be better if I also don't have to work on Saturday! Gosh! Where's the 5-working days life to come? :P