Mother’s Day Retreat

  

I went for Her World’s Mother’s Day Retreat at 7th Floor, Pavilion. My mom couldn’t make it as she’s in Turkey with dad honeymooning for the ‘th’ times while my MIL ffk me kinda’ at the last minute. Made me super disappointed and sad because I planned to spend some mom-dot say with her but I've tried; at least I tried my best. So in the end, I brought along Josephine as my partner. Hehe… she was my ‘Godma-of-the-day’. Uncle Yan dubbed her as ‘MamaJo’. She’s into fashion, very sassy herself so why not? We could be ‘partners-in-necessary-events’. Sis wanted to go but sis couldn’t pull it off as a MOM, GRANDMA nor GODMA. That would be totally weird but I’m hoping for a ‘Sisters Day Retreat!’

So, we arrived there at 10.30am for the registration. This was Josephine’s first time to Pavilion and it was my first time to step foot on the 7th Floor. I’ve always wondered how to get to this Seventh Heaven and alas! Now, I can be certain that I have foot stepped the whole of Pavilion.

Jake brought the kids for ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ movie while I had my pampering session. First was the filling in forms, the weight, body mass, total fat measurements. I didn’t manage to see how much fats I have on the scale, sigh… but better not to know if not I’ll fret later to Jake.

Anyway, we had a briefing on what’s in store for us. Her World, Editor in Chief, gave a short preview of herself but so funny… She couldn’t remember the sponsors name well. Instead of RMK she said Lancome. OMG!! I could fill it in for her. Hehe! I was giggling at the side; so bad yar.

 There were 14 mother & daughter teams which makes the total 28 of us. Only 15 pairs were chosen over thousands. Somehow 1 pair couldn’t make it I guess. We were in the Gold team. There were a total of 4 teams. So we had to follow our team leader which was Sereena Leong and she’s gorgeously glowing with a little bub inside her. I envy her.. cuz I love being preggars (read more bout my love of preggars here CLICK TO GET ME PREGNANT -I was only joking).

    

So, first on the list was hairstyling. I was hoping for some curls as you know I have washboard hair. So straight that no one believes it’s natural. They claimed that I did straightening but I DID NOT! Well, hairstyling was by Loreal Professional however, my hairstylist wasn’t that professional. He had straightened my hair using the flat iron. I was like OMG, I was supposed to look different because we were supposed to get a makeover. My hair was flat and now it went super-flat. After I had my turn, the leaders came and checked and they liked my hair. LOL! They said, “Flat hair suits me” and that my mane looks glossy now! Ya, thanks to the Loreal products that he used.

Josephine has wavy hair so he added curls to her mane. Looks quite nice actually.

E-N-V-Y

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After the hairstyling session, it was manis’ and pedis’ by Glitters Nail Bar. FYI it’s not ‘sweet and spicy’ but manicure and pedicure. It’s just a short term which some of us use. I chose to do my hands only because I can do my feet myself. Hands are a bit hard to tackle. I’m a LEFTY so using my right hand to polish my left nails are a bit tough. Josephine did her hands too but managed to get her toenails done as well later on. She went for a summer colour which was crayon pink while I was given a simple glitter polish which actually matched my toenails. I actually requested for a naked colour because since I’ll be doing housework, they won’t last long but the kind lady said, it’s Mother’s Day and after all it’s FOC why not make me pwetty just for the day? Haha!

After having nails done completed with hand massages, it was the Bizzy Body Special Treatment time! We earlier had our measurements taken so they can customize the treatment to cater to each individual. As I’m a stretch marks carrier, I had the ReForm(RF) Technology which employs the use of radio frequency waves to slim the body in a non-surgical way. Let me extract something from their web:

The high frequency of 0.3MHz or 0.5Mhz radio frequency waves penetrates deep into the skin layer to increase the heating of skin tissues. It restructures the skin collagen to produce and promote new collagen cells, resulting in gradual collagen tightening. It improves blood circulation of the body with the stimulation of blood flow as a result of the heat generated in the skin layer. It emits toxins such as cellulite as the radio frequency waves burn away fatty tissues.

Research proved that ReForm induction will increase body deeper temperature to 40◦C - 50◦C which has an excellent fat dissolving effects and increase blood circulation by 5 times. After 8 treatments, the total weight of fat cells was reduced 2.6 kg and shrunk up to 2.7cm

Now, don’t get me wrong. I only had 7 minutes of treatment so if you ask me whether was there any results.. I can’t really tell. All that I know is that this treatment is pretty dangerous. The machine has a cold flat panel which will be placed right under one of your thighs. Once the panel is there, you’re not supposed the budge. The cold panel is the key to start up the machine. So, once the machine has started the beautician started to converse and of course the information on other treatments were revealed. Pros’ of the programmes definitely. There’s no cons’ in them. Then, I forgot about the metal plate, so I lifted up my leg like unknowingly and I quickly put it down. That’s when I got zapped! Burned! Electrocuted for awhile. Sobs it hurt like crap for awhile. Today, there’s still a gash of mark. I think they should have used a strap to strap the metal to the leg to avoid such things. I might have forgotten and that I’m wrong but we can never be too careful.

Right after the treatment is finished, I was brought into a consultation room. And I know what goes there. The affirmation of aggressive consultants will dig all your unconfident matters and put it to their plan. My consultant was a mommy too. Mommy of 2 she said. And she shower me her tummy with stretch marks less than mine. Kinda like a free show to get me signing the papers. I was actually quite willing to join because it was so darn cheap. Less than quarter of the normal price just for the day. Really had me thinking.. hmm.

 

At that time, I didn’t know where was my “Godma-of-the-day”. We went split ways. That’s their tactics you know, to gain more customers. Split consultation to avoid teamed up alliance. Haha. Well, no matter. Not like I can afford and not like it’s the end of the world. My consultant said something that annoyed me in a way. She quoted,

“I’m sure your husband won’t mind you spending a bit of his money just to look beautiful for him, right? It’s not an offence after all you bore him 3 children.”

I was like hmm.. now you had me going into crazy mode. Whoa I was thinking this Bizzy Body really busybody. Suits the name; suits the brand. You’re not me, you’re not my husband. I only told her I’ll think about it. Then, when I have left. Left as in the event was over and Josephine and I were heading to the car park, my loyal consultant called me on my cell. Whoa… invading privacy. She just kept on reminding me that this is a great deal; that I should not miss it; or I can put a RM100 deposit and come back later. Very aggressive lady but couldn’t convince me enough. :p

After the drilling consultation, we went for lunch courtesy of Zang Toi’s Signature, Pavilion Parkson. Food was marvellous but quantity wise – not enough to go second round. LOL!

Manager or Parkson taking pictures.. quite good looking guy. Hehe!

Lunch gone, time for talk on nuvafemme®. nuvafemme® representative, Stephanie gave a talk using slide shows which we could have read by ourselves because she was reading through it the whole time. During the talk, Josephine and I were probably half awake. Kinda blur. Know more about nuvafemme® by clicking on nuvafemme®. Lucky me, lucky draw, drew me a box of nuvafemme®.

Next was the Panasonic Nano Face Steamer. There were nice Panasonic girls to elaborate on the product. I heard it cost RM1499 which was a bomb. For me, using the steam from the rice cooker is better; 2 in 1 save time and save cost plus you get to eat rice later. My steaming session finished earlier than Josephine because halfway through, her Nano Steamer ran out of the water. So, she had restart the course. So, I waited for her for the last pamper session of the day – makeup by RMK. Fui-yoh.

 

After Josephine came out from the Panasonic room, we were told to wait for our turn for the makeover. We didn’t want to sit near the Bizzy Bodies’ so we sat at the lounge area while turning our chairs checking on other beauty parlours. Soon, we were hollered by Ms Sereena.

The RMK girls were H-O-T. For a girl to say it is weird but they were sweet and saucy for sure. Complete with high heels and fashionable apparels. My makeup artist got a tongue ring; now I know why she talked funny. But, they were very informative on stuff. They not only promote their products but also gave us advice on other beauty things. I mean unlike the Bizzy Body consultant who practically forcing me to signup for their treatments.

My makeover wasn’t a makeover because I looked like I’ve never been done on. Looks the same as before. LOL! Jake said maybe there’s nothing can be done anymore. Hmm… But my left eye was ‘bengkak’ that night. I don’t know why but maybe because the makeup artist used RMK Foundation under my eye instead of concealer. Very itchy and bumpy now.

Makeup was the last pampering session we had. Soon, we had tea also by Zang Toi, then lastly another briefing acknowledging the sponsors and Lucky Draw for the remaining participants who didn’t get anything earlier. Both Josephine and I were hoping to get the Panasonic Hamper which includes a Panasonic Hair Curler and a Panasonic Eyelash Curler; but we didn’t get them. Josephine got Glitters Nail Bar Vouchers but she gave them to me and I don’t need them so my sis gets them.

I know I’ve already got the nuvafemme®, so I won’t be getting anything else besides the Goodie Bag which is worth over RM300 of stuff. YAY!

What’s in the goodie bag?

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more vouchers… Glitters goes to sis and the Bizzy Body one.. I’m so scared to go back there.. stalkers!

 

RMK eye shadow just the right colour for me ‘BROWNS’

Loreal Paris Hair Color.. yippie.. something that I’ve always wanted… Loreal Elseve Night Serum.. yippie.. wanted it, touched it but didn’t buy it… Loreal Elseve Shampoo… yippie.. what I used to use.. currently trying out Asience which is quite good.

 

Yup another nuvafemme®… which makes 2… 

and then Josephine gave me another box since I had 2 already.. so 2+1 makes 3.

Panasonic Epilator… YES very important product so I can shave everywhere! WINK-WINK~ Something that I really need but thought many many times that it’s unnecessary to use a battery operated one because it’s for lazy people. Gotta’ learn to be lazy now!

Lastly, 2 eco bags also by Panasonic. Foldable and very good material. 

Well, that was all in a day. A little dramatic, a little hectic, a little boring and a little overwhelmed but it was a great experience. I won’t mind doing it again except for the Bizzy Body part. Too much to bear. Josephine and I had great fun, great food and great freebies. YAY!

Mc-Bias

Yesterday WE (we consists of Me, my sis, Joe, Judith and Javier) went to Jaya Jusco, Balakong for dinner. We decided to go for McD's since it'll be a quickie dinner and we don't have much time to spare before the kids' bedtime.

So, the kids took their places at the boxseats while sis and I went and queue. Quite a queue since only one counter was open (cut down on cost?). Don't know where did all the crew went but I only saw 2 in the kitchen and one assembling orders. When it's our turn, we proceed to order. Here's what we ordered:

• Large Value Meal McChicken without vege
• Large Value Meal Chicken McDeluxe
• Chicken McDeluxe ala carte'
• 6pcs Chicken McNuggets ala carte'

To minimize the queue line, we moved to the side where a crew member proceed to place our tray with our orders. Came the McChicken, the drinks, the fries and one of the Chicken McDeluxe. However, the 6pcs nuggets went to the tray after us. You know what I mean? We were here first, we ordered and paid but the order goes to this 'wanita'. It's like HELLO? I can see my 6pcs nuggets there in someone's tray. We were definitely putting on faces. Come on la.. isn't it better to reduce the queue flow by filling our trays first? The lady who got the nuggets even left the counter before us. We were told to sit down and the nuggets and the remaining burger will be sent later. 

Next thing we know, the table beside us who came after us, got 2 Chicken McDeluxes'. Whoa.. sis went to the counter and was told to sit down. I went to the counter and they ignored me. I know the crew member who was assembling the orders was quite 'bengang' of us because we kept on requesting on our orders. We were also 'bengang' ok? From where I sit, there's a mirror in front of me that let me watch the going ons at the counter. I know you're busy telling your colleagues what a pain in the butt we were but there's no excuse in mixing orders of customers. First come first serve. Comment forms 'pun takde'. No manager was around too that's for sure. The crew members were like 'selamba aje'. Haihz so disappointing. 

First was the McDelivery problem, now this one.... 

Some Things R Best Left 2 Pro’s

 

Few days ago, I decided to give Javier a hair cut. I didn’t have the tools except for the barber kinda’ comb and a pair of scissors. I thought I could take it off easily so I was determined to try.

It happened during one of his bathing time. I put him in his old baby tub while he played around; I did the cutting. He moved here and there, squiggling around, spraying water everywhere. Next thing I know, there were obvious ‘cat-scratching’ patterns on his head. The back was OKAY but somehow I must have been so occupied snapping away without realizing what I’ve done. I think it was horrible but he was so happy that he didn’t have to visit the barber. He even said that, now he looked like daddy with daddy’s hair. 

(i think i have to smack my face for what i've done)

   

So, I quickly SMS Jake, telling him what I’ve done and guess what! He can’t wait to see the results. OMG. He told me not to do anything about it till he gets home.

He came home looking for Javier who had went into playing ‘hide and seek’. He giggled and gurgled. Oh wow! Jake was saying,

“Aiyo! Look what has mummy done to your hair! See what happens when someone tries to be smart!”

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Then, after Jake had his dinner, I begged him to bring Javier to the barber and have a clean cut. Surprisingly, Javier didn’t hesitate. He just went along happily. Now, that got me wonder..hmm maybe he likes going to the barber when the sun goes down? Or maybe he just likes going out at night on a weekday! Before Javier left to the barber and before I locked the door, he said,

“Mommy, you must close the door, If not, the rats and butterflies will come in. Remember to close the door and wait for me downstairs; don’t go up.”

10 minutes later, he’s back in a very gleefully mood. Hopping and skipping while massaging his ‘botak’ head. Automatically he asked for a shower, this time ‘a cold one’, he said and ‘I want bath downstairs’. I then asked him if he cried and he said,

“Mommy, I so good I didn’t cry oh. But, daddy hold my hand.”

After his bath, he proceed to what he does best; ‘susu time’.

Clean shave

-SORRY JAVIER but practice makes PERFECT-

I need to ZAP my GEAR

There's this online shopping site I visited recently called       "Gear Zap" , which has everything you need for your Laptops. Prices are quite reasonable but sadly they don't advise countries beyond EU to place orders because in the end, you're subject to the UK VAT which will result you in paying more than what you have to. 

Nevertheless, it's still nice to browse around and hope that (with my fingers crossed) that someday, someone will import this brand of bags (aha, be.ez, Cool Bananas) here but then of course with the tax and everything, pricing will definitely be higher.

From this site, you can find almost anything that is compatible with your Netbooks and Laptops; from accessories to cases and bags. What I'm sure is that, everything is being specified clearly and there's not much of a need to Google on the products.

There were many things that caught my eyes. 

Check this out : Samsung NC10 Accessories

InvisibleSHIELD is cool. I mean I would get it if the measurements fits on my DELL, LOL. Ooo.. and the 'Leather Folio Case' is interesting yet classy. Why can't they make other sizes as well? But again, this site caters mostly to smaller Notebooks like the Minis and the Eee Pc's. 

Click here : Samsung NC20 Accessories

And I really like the Belkin Quilted Sleeve but too bad I don't have a 'Netbook' to use it. My DELL is 14" so it's a No-No. But anyway, don't rely on the URL tags as the accessories are universal for any kind of Laptops and Netbooks but do take note on their measurements. What's great is that they even have the pocket measurements for each of the bags. How convenient is that right? That way, we don't have to worry whether it'll fit our mobiles, plugs, etc.

Trendy bags : Samsung NC10 Cases

The aha Notebook bags are quite trendy in a way and the price is quite reasonable whereas the be.ez bags/sleeves are more in block colors. 

I'm sure soon the brands would be brought over. Popular brands like Crumpler, Targus and Belkin are already in the market now. I'm sure the other brands are great as well but one will only know when it's been tried.

What I really really like personally is this EcoButton. Please please get me this!!! :p

Princess Party for Judith

INTRODUCING HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS JUDITH ANN YONG QI

Princess Judith turned 6 on the 16th of May 2009. It was Teacher's Day too but luckily it was a Saturday so there's no need a double celebration :p !

I planned weeks before, but somehow everything like came to a rush nearing that particular day. It was pretty hectic and wild but in a nice way. Some of Princess Judith's royal friends RSVP the day before which was thumbs down. Made me even more stress than what I have. Goody bags, I've prepped; decorations, I've ensured; food, my Mom decided; cake, Hubby fetched; attendees, labeled; LOL!

THE SIMPLE DECO's

Disney Princess so of course there's always Mickey to share the lovely day - RM5.40

Chandelier Deco - 20 cents

Feel the LOVE when you enter

(Judith helped me to make this deco the night before - RM4)

'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' banner - RM9.95

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PREPS

Princess Judith is 5, going on 6

Seriously, I'm not very good with rollers

Pin the Frog Game

The Piñata which I made myself - saved RM150

(my Piñata only cost less than RM10 + a lot of hard effort)

Prince Javier is prepping his jeans

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FOOD

Different flavors from Chinese to Malay to Indian and a touch of Western

Kiddy Finger Food

Pink Juice.. okay that didn't sound well. Hmm there's the mango platter and the pile of goody bags!

Princess Judith's Barbie Jelly Cake

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THE ARRIVALS

KuKu and KuZhang was the first to arrive

Then came Princess Balqis

Royal Highness Prince Sri Raam

2 Princes from India... Prince Dineshwar and Prince Trishantwar

.. with their unique gifts for Princess Judith

(a pair of earrings, a diamond ring and 'kain songket')

And then there were more Princesses and Princes

Ms Sinnu with Little Princess Sonia

and the party goes on...

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THE CAKE CEREMONY

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, 

Happy Birthday to Judith, Happy Birthday to You. 

May the Good Lord Bless You, May the Good Lord Bless You, 

May the Good Lord Bless Judith, May the Good Lord Bless You!

(FIL and MIL are standing at the back)

now.. how to cut and distribute??

Alas one by one; bit by bit; step by step, Cecilia and I tore it down

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GAMES + THE Piñata

Kiss the Frog/Pin the Crown on the Frog

Princess Judith

Princess Qistina

Prince Joe

Prince Sri Raam

Prince Danial

The Piñata

Uncle Yan fixing the Piñata

Princess Judith took the first HIT

Then Princess Qistina

Next was Prince Joe

Prince Sri Raam

Big buffalo also wanna try

Lastly Prince Dineshwar from India, the strongest of all whacked the castle violently 

till it break

My Piñataaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, it's G-O-N-E

Special performance by Prince Sri Raam : serenade us with his version of 'Beautiful Girl'

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PRESENT & PRESENTS

First is the smallest but the most useful -> CUP

Year 1 Revision Books which is Princess Judith's favourite

(Both cup and books are from Kao-Gung and Auntie Jo)

2nd present.. this is from Yee-Ma

(Esprit butterfly pants and Princess Towel)

From Prince Sri Raam

(A Royal Princess Tea Cup Set + Princess Walkie Talkie; perhaps to communicate with each other)

Barbie Sling Bag from Ku-Jie and Billy

A Hannah Montana backpack from Ku-Po and Grand Uncle

Hello Kitty Beauty Set from ME

Stationery Set

Pink hair accessories

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BEAUTIFUL FACES

Prince Joe

Prince Sri Raam

Prince Trishantwar

Prince Dineshwar

Nancy

Cecilia doing the 'kawaii' expession

Elaine

Uncle Yan

Josephine

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Days of preparations for just one day. Gone in half a day! At the end of the day, what's left are some leftovers...

 and plenty of zzzz.....

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Sweet Dreams, Sweet Party

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Prince Keshawn and Prince Joson couldn't make it for the party but fret not, I've packed their goody bags and shipped over yesterday using 'Big Brain Shipment'. And in return, Princess Judith received another present which is from Ujin, Jassy, Prince Keshawn and Prince Joson.

A Little Princess Musical Box

(this is one of Princess Judith's wishlist)

Card Inspection!

Are there still presents coming? Watch this space next time!

And here is a THANK YOU video from Princess Judith to all!