Traveling in Manila?

I rarely travel but I do know that a big portion of the expenses is because of the flight ticket & accommodation. You can purchase tickets earlier to get a lower price (better during travel fairs!) but what about a place to stay? I'm sure after a long day outside you just wanna go back to a soft bed and recharge for a full day tomorrow.

This is iBilik Manila, which shows a collection of many rooms located in various locations. There are rooms for rent (monthly) & short term rentals (good for vacations). The full details are listed there including rent, description, things included like air cond/internet, available dates and more. Some even have photos which I think is awesome cos I can't be there physically to look at the room so photos are great.

I spotted this nice condo there.

You can even use the pool, gym and sauna.

But who needs that when you have the beautiful ocean right there?

I see someone staying there tonight! You can refer to the calender at the bottom of the page to check availability of rooms.

I would consider this a comfy vacation to relax and unwind. If you are on a tight budget or you're staying for a few months, you can consider other rooms or a bedspace (with all of them listed there, it's so convenient and easy to compare prices). There are placess with TV & very near to several public transportation for PhP 1500 per month only.

La Victoria Residences offers studio rooms for as low as PhP 2500 per person! Equipped with wifi internet, cable TV, drinking water (Hot/Cold), local landline calls, bed/s, built-in cabinets, air conditioning, private CR, desk/table, personal ref & LCD TV, I think it's quite affordable.

Just spotted this. The site will list 'Other similar rooms' under the page! I think it recommends rooms based on the price & location, perhaps?

Free Egyptian Magic Cream Samples

I'm sure many of you have heard of Egyptian Magic Cream. I did try it once and didn't like it but my skin has changed quite a bit since then so perhaps it would like EMC now? Anyway, you can get some samples to try out before purchasing HERE.

Read full details on how to redeem your samples HERE. You just gotta pay an RM 3 shipping fee.

Valentine's @ Vary Pasta

Okay so I know everyone's posting about their Valentine's night but mine is more of like a food review + a rant about an annoying woman! #&@#$&! At first I referred to her as a 'lady' on FB but I realize now that lady is not how you describe a cow.

Moving on..

Initial choice of photo together but rejected cos it's a 'big head photo'.

"but you look stunning in it though", he said.

I look stunning here too.

 =x

My usual makeup.. Nothing special. Tried applying blusher higher than usual (apparently it gives you a dolly look & helps hide undereye circles) but you can't see it here. Will reattempt with better lighting. Dress from Sungei Wang, RM 25. Le bf chose it cos he thought it was sexy. I do like the black bead detailing on neckline & sleeves but it's rather short.

Sakai : Can I have a treat now? And a scratch on my tummy?

Yes, yes you can!

I conclude.. This is my fav pose if someone points a camera at me before I start eating.

Forgot to check the prices but le Bf thinks it's RM 8.50. Moderate.. I prefer minestrone soup at Pastamania, Sungei Wang (food sucks though) or the soup at Capricciosa.

Le Bf & bread.

Le Bf & bread 2 =/

Ordered from their Special Menu. This should be about RM 35. There's like this special potato pancake at the bottom that is just so good!! It's slightly burnt to give this sorta burnt butter on toast feel. I was like 'there is no potato nicer than this'. One thing I really liked was how the chef took time to cook the vegetables well until they're soft unlike many restaurants (including Chilli's) that serve cold, hard veges that are inedible.

Bf said it's pork stuffed with pork. I dunno.. Wasn't impressed.

This is.. just wow.. Really good. You. Have. To. Order. This.
(I was wrong about the 'there is no potato better than this'. THIS is the best!)

Extra gravyyy~~

Half eaten whipped potato looks kinda gross but I wanted to show you how it looks like. I feel it's quite different from others. It's more compact and milky plus the gravy is just awesome.

This is.. my order that arrived an hour after we ordered cos they left it out and assumed I was full with a few spoonfuls of whipped potato.

Anyway, fish was super FISHY but the sauce was good so it helped. The fish was at an awkward angle so I started digging underneath and found... potato. And this potato was even better than the 2 mentioned earlier. There was a cheesy taste, mixed with the sauce and some herbs. Gosh.. Do they have a potato platter or something? xD

And this.. Is where the rant begins.

So we're sitting on the outer room of Vary Pasta where there are 3 tables, including ours. This couple sat next to the door and the woman was talking loudly the entire meal, complaining about this and that. The bf was just being super nice while she continued  to bash him up. I only heard bits and pieces of their conversation. Wasn't trying to eavesdrop but it's hard not to when she's shouting like a barbarian.

Woman : Yeah so we'll just wait 2 hours for our food right?? Huh.. So nice...

(please...everyone here is waiting but nobody is making a scene like you)

Woman : Do you know what's Whatsapp?

Man : I know what's up lah..

Woman : Dunno Whatsapp, for what you get a Galaxy Note? So stupid. Anyway he tried to 'tam' me back with a Note but I said no cos I am ANTI-SAMSUNG.

Woman : We just started out, so it's like this wan la (try saying it in Cantonese with a cocky voice : ngo di ngam ngam hoi chi, hai gam ge lah!)

I don't think she's gonna get any better with time. Dude, run while you can!

*waiter serves tiramisu cake and bf starts to cut a piece for her*

Woman : Did I ask you to serve that?!? *are you stupid face*

After that she started complaining about the cake and made the waiter exchange it.

Then she was complaining about another woman.

Woman : So what if she's pretty? I don't have outer beauty but at least I have inner beauty. I'm beautiful inside!

Overall, dinner was alright.. Complete with 'entertainment'. Even complimented her wonderful performance by giving her a stare as we walked out. Wonder if it was one of those Disaster Dates on MTV.

Anyway, do drop by Vary Pasta and taste their wonderful potato for yourself. Their mushroom soup is good too.

Address : 21 Jalan SS 22/23  Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Phone number : 03-7710-6100

It's near Atria and parking is in abundance after working hours. Before that, it's a nightmare.

My Little Egg Project

Okay, firstly I would like to say that 'little' in the title is referring to my project, not the egg lol

This is a handmade egg plushie for Nicole's birthday. Why egg? Cos she likes to eat eggs haha!

I wanted a larger version of this egg my sister made. Felt was RM 12/meter, purchased from Sam in Sea Park (beside Pelangi Snooker Centre).

Halfway there! Yolk sewn on separately to make sure it's puffy.

They're quite useful to poke pins and needles, actually haha

Not as big as I wanted.. Planned to make a bigger one but ran out of felt =( Curves were pretty weird too (looked like a star). Definitely needed some tweaking since the original design wasn't puffy.

I'm already working on something else for the Bf lols Will post it when I'm finished!

Empro's New HD Baby Skin Treatment

Taken from Empro FB Page

Specially for our Empro VIP Customers! Pre-launch offer of our new HD Baby Lip Treatment which reduces cracked, wrinkled and dark lips. Buy now at RM199 for a treatment that is worth RM400. T&C apply.

Please contact our outlets if you are interested.

*Valid til 8th of March 2012

Happy Valentine's Day! To show our love for all our customers and supporters, we are having a promotion for embroidery services.

For customers who spend RM 500, you get a free treatment worth RM 199

Spend RM 1500 and above, get a free treatment worth RM 400

Spend RM 2000 & above, free treatment worth RM 880!

RM500 - free RM199 Germany Oxyeye Treatment

RM1500 - free RM400 HD Baby Skin Lip Treatment (whitening)

RM2000 - free RM880 HD Baby Skin Lip Treatment (whitening & anti wrinkle) 

If you're a Valentine's baby, a romantic discount awaits you~
Have your brows done for RM199 only!

T&C apply
*Customers must present their Mykad to prove their birth date is 14/2
*Valid for first 10 people who e-mail their name, contact number & preferred outlet to emprofb@gmail.com
*Service provided is Ebrow embroidery worth RM 450
*Redemption must be made within a month after submitting your details

Essence Metallics Magnetic Nail Polish

From my observation, the latest trend in nail polishes are magnetic ones. Gone are the days of cracking polishes! (I didn't even buy 1)

I gotta admit, I didn't know this was available here in Malaysia until I saw someone asking about it on the COCiCOCi FB page. I went to their outlet in Mid Valley and found it!

The one I got is in 01 Iron Goddess, which according to online reviews, would give the best results. FYI, the black one isn't magnetic.

It has a normal brush.. Without the magnet, the polish looks like any other polish except it dries really fast.

With the Essence Metallics Magnet, you're able to create 3 different patterns. They're all stripes. It's just different according to which direction you use it.

Oops.. Got some nail polish on my magnet. Reminder : Do not hold magnet too close to your nail =/

So does it work?

YEAH!

Sorry, I think the middle one got affected when I was doing the diagonal one (left side) which is why it looks a bit strange.

(click to enlarge)

1 : Here's how it looks like on my nails. It's not as nice since my nails are quite curved and it's harder to hover the magnet over the whole surface.
2 : Combination of random diagonal lines gives a 'zebra effect'
3 : Two diagonals in opposite direction make an arrow

* Apply a thick layer and turn off the fan if you're having difficulty creating the pattern
* If your hands are very shaky, it helps to rest both finger and magnet on the table or touch the magnet on your skin (above cuticles) then tilt it towards your nail.

Anyway, there are quite a number of brands selling magnetic polishes but this is the first I saw in Malaysia. Different brands have different magnets so you can actually buy the magnets and use it with other brands of nail polishes.

Size : 0.27 fl oz / 8 ml

Price : RM 9.90 + RM 7.90 (magnet)

Bought from : COCiCOCi

Made in Scotland

Pros : Dries fast, easy nail art, pigmented, works with any magnet

Cons : Less effective/harder to use on curved nails

My conclusion : Would be very interesting if paired with special magnets but this is easy & simple. I saw that they restocked several other colours but did not grab them =(

TS239 Falsies

Latest addition to my tiny falsies collection~ I actually bought 2 boxes but I like this 1 better. It's shorter at the inside and gradually gets longer towards the end. The slight criss cross adds volume to my lashes. Yay!~ The lash band is black and thick though so it is visible and tends to come off at the corners.

Although not very visible, it does add definition to my eyes. Right side is with falsies.

Close up shot. They do look a bit plasticky but I wouldn't say it's OTT.

Got sick of seeing my own face so shrunk them all =_=" Gosh, I hate my big nose zz

I somehow am still more attached to my old falsies though..

Recycled from yesterday's post swt

I guess I'm not really adventurous with my falsies yet but it's a step above mascara! And my lashes feel better without the constant rubbing to remove mascara too. Phew..

Forgot to mention.. I got these for RM 13/10 pairs at the night market but I saw it on KKcentreHK for $2.65 or so.

CNY Pics

Don't really have many pics since I was too lazy to lug my camera around =x

First lou sang of 2012! Er.. Prosperity overflowing until it's flying everywhere? xD

DIY Lou Sang with Marian & Adelyn. Got scolded cos we didn't separate the individual ingredients (we were trying to see who could make the most perfect and round lump).

Pink cheongsam for reunion dinner. We sapu-ed almost 3 bottles of wine & took 2 extra dishes from another table (there were 3 tables of us). Gosh, we're such pigs xD

Buffet dinner at Jogoya with my sister and her in laws. Free flow wine & Haagen Dazs FTW! Food was alright... But not amazing. If you're up for affordable Japanese buffet, you can check out Maiu, The Place, Damansara Perdana. It's RM 38++ for a 3 hour buffet for adults. It used to be Umai-Ya but they changed the management so it's similar. No unagi & beer though.

Ok that plate of prawn was actually my brother's haha.. I only wanted the jellyfish ^_^

Love jellyfish! Took about 6 bowls in total lol

Took so much Haagen Dazs, the lady started giving me smaller scoops wtf

Eyes a bit red already =/

With mummy

Inside lift also wanna camwhore lols

Chap Goh Meh dinner at home..

Prawnnn~~ I actually like prawn but I never eat it outside cos I hate peeling it like a barbarian in front of everyone =_=

First photo of us after bugging him for so long xD

And he asked for this pic! (omg.. the perfect bf hahaha!!)

Well, my CNY was quite different this year (usually it's really quiet) since I spent some time with the Bf and his friends.

Ending with a photo of me LOL I love this app on my phone.. It's no Instagram but I do like the effects the most among all the other photo apps I have. It's called Vignette Demo. You can take photos by simply tapping on the screen, there's silent mode and many settings.