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Smooth, polished surface May 27, 2008

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For the longest time, my husband and I have wanted to send our wedding bands to the jewelry store to have them repolished. This is not the typical cleaning that takes less than five minutes, but the repolishing process I am talking about is a thorough one where all the chips and scratches on the wedding band will be eliminated and the result is a ring that looks as good as new.

Our wedding bands are platinum ones and are finished in a matte layer. And according to the sales person in the store, this requires BOTH the wedding rings to be sent in for polishing together. The store we bought our wedding rings from offers a free one-time polishing of the rings, and we learnt that the process will take about one week. That’s not too long to wait…I know my fingers would feel naked without my wedding band on my left ring finger. And I know my engagement ring would feel lonely too.

So yesterday, we brought our rings to the store, but upon inspection of the rings, the sales person commented that our rings still look really good. She had seen much worse, and so she advised us to wait a little while longer before bringing the rings back for polishing.

Hmmm… must have been the perfectionist nature in us both that made us think that our rings need polishing. I’m not complainin’ though… :grin:

Topishot is so hip and hot April 2, 2008

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I am not quite the TV addict I proclaim myself to be now.  Most of the shows I used to watch are screened during prime time but now I have to ever so graciously give way to my son Ethan, who monopolizes the telly every night.  Hubbs sometimes has to sacrifice his Sportscenter for Ethan’s Barney or Baby Einstein, but the good news for hubbs is that Ethan is starting to like to watch sports programs.

Anyway, I do try to catch the later screening of some of my favorite shows and movies, but sometimes I just prefer to hit the sack more than anything.  It has been a while since I watched the Entertainment channel on TV, so how do I stay in touch with the all the happenings in the entertainment industry, knowing how much I love be inquisitive?

Easy!  I simply log on to TopisHot for all the latest news and gossip.  Of course, by doing this, I run the risk of realizing exactly what I have been missing all this while, especially on the movie front…like the upcoming movie Hotel for Dogs.  If you haven’t realized yet, I love dogs, and one of the first things I am getting when I own a house is of course, a dog.  Consequently, I love watching movies with dogs in them, and I am looking forward to this one which will be released in 2009.

Navigating the TopisHot site is as simple as can be.  There are only two categories: News and Movies, although I would personally prefer it to have more sub-classifications, because two categories make for such a broad spectrum of posts.  It would be a nice touch to have it further speficied into genres, perhaps?  Updates on this site are pretty regular too, and that is expected and synonymous with how an entertainment-based site should be.  It’s a very good one-stop site to get the latest dig on the who’s who around the world.  I’m hoping, just maybe, the site will include an online TV soon? :) 

Green fingers I have none March 31, 2008

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My dear Prosperity Plant,
How have you been? Lately I have noticed that you are looking rather glum and moody. I hope it has got nothing to do with sharing your space on the cabinet with the telly, because as you know, that is the only location which is suitable in our home. Besides, having you there means you get to be in full view of anyone who steps into our living room.

You have been adorning that special space on my TV cabinet for about two months now. I hope you find the surroundings conducive to your well-being, including the cozy authentic ceramic pot you stay in.

When we first brought you back from Jusco, you looked so radiant, so happy. You were my pride and joy. I made your home as comfortable as possible and even had pretty little white pebbles decorating your feet.

I was told that plants like you do not need much water and sunlight to survive well. So I gave you a drink of water about once a week. As for taking you out into the sun, I have to admit I have been neglecting that solely because I was afraid the sunlight on my balcony would be too strong and harsh for your liking. But about two weeks ago, I figured some sunlight would be good for you. So I gave you your drink of water and took you out on the balcony. It rained a little that day too, so you had the best of both worlds.

However, your condition took a turn for the worse since then. Some of your branches and leaves started turning yellow and horrid brown. I even had to trim some of your leaves for fear the yellowing condition spread to the rest of your body. Yesterday night, I watered you again, but still I am disappointed that you have not regained your green joyous self. At least not yet.Please let me know if something or someone is disturbing you and your home. I shall have to enlist the help of Terminix, if necessary.

Please get well soon, my dear Plant. I long to see you in all your blooming glory once again.

Your mistress,
The Giddy Tigress

Smooth, silky skin for me March 25, 2008

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Eczema has been plaguing me for the longest time.  Since I was little, my fingers and hands are prone to cracked and weeping skin.  It hurts, of course, but most of the measures I have taken thus far offer nothing but temporary relief.  Having tried oral and topical medications, with no permanent solution, I have been thinking that perhaps my condition could be due to the water that I use, specifically in the shower.

I recently read that there is a high percentage of chlorine found in the water that comes from our taps and we are exposed to these fumes, also known as chloroform, every time we take a shower.  Even more so, our skin, the largest organ in our body, readily absorbs these fumes, up to a gruesome 70% during showering.  That’s just a really scary thought, is it not?

I suppose this is the primary reason that led to the invention of Pink Shower & Bath Filters, which remove 99% of chlorine in the shower water.  That’s not the only interesting fact about these filters; friendsofwater.com will donate 5% of revenue from these filters to breast cancer research and/or information dissemination, thus the color pink. :)

What an eye-opener this site is.  I will never look at showers the same way again, having obtained a wealth of Pink Shower & Bath Filter Information today.

 

Insuring & peace of mind March 7, 2008

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I am amazed that up till today, insurance is still considered a taboo topic for some people.  In the days of yore, people shunned insurance because it dealt with death, which was not a welcome topic of discussion for many and which most were unwilling to face.  Today, most people treat insurance as a norm.  But, even after all the tax relief incentives given and assurances of unlimited types of plans to cater for your every need, some people just stubbornly claim they do not believe in the concept of insurance, for whatever personal reason they might have.  However, even if they do not believe in life insurance, motor insurance is something everyone has to face, whether they like it or not.  If you ride a motorbike, you get motorcycle insurance.  If you drive a car, then it’s car insurance. There are even specific vehicle insurance plans now, like Van Insurance, for example!  How cool is that!

Which reminds me of a funny video I recently saw where the man said he did not have enough money for motor insurance.  He went from driving a fancy car to a compact car to a bike and finally the solution: ride a bicycle!  Though personally I feel that cyclists should consider life insurance seriously, don’t you think so?

‘Twas made for me & you January 29, 2008

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When all the world is engulfed in the commercialism of Valentine’s Day this year, how do lovers worldwide profess their undying love in unique ways so as the true message of “I Love You” does not get drowned in all the expensive candlelight dinners and brouhaha? Every year it is a challenge coming up with an original romantic idea, something that your loved one does not expect, something that will sweep them off their feet and perhaps bring that tear of joy to their eyes … but the challenge is nevertheless inspiring, is it not? True love is not in the act of having a meal in a crowded restaurant that charges a hand and a foot. When love hits, it just does, whether it is an old friend you knew for years on end, or even if it is someone you were matched with on online dating sites like eHarmony. It just happens. Love works in captivating ways, and Cupid will strike when you least expect it. I myself can’t wait for Valentine’s Day, can you?

All together now….

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore and

Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you

Ride bene chi ride ultimo January 29, 2008

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When I was studying in university, it was compulsory that every student enrolled in at least one language course. I chose French, simply because it was a language I had always wanted to learn, and because to me, French is the language of love. Not everything has been returned to my French teacher; I can still remember a smattering of words here and there. You know, come to think of it, if they had had Italian , I would have enrolled in the class too, but it looks like I have to rely on online education now. In fact, I can also polish up on my French and maybe start learning Mandarin too!

Reality telly rodeo riding January 24, 2008

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Reality television is really taking over the airwaves now. We have so many different genres of programs, ranging from action and adventure like The Contender and The Amazing Race, boardroom drama like The Apprentice, romance-driven ones like The Bachelor and even somewhat amusing ones like Beauty and the Geek. Malaysians are also banking on the reality television bandwagon now. I enjoyed watching Project Runway (the Malaysian edition) and also music programs like One in a Million. Yesterday there was a cheesy one that ended with the phrase, “You’re not what women want.”, obviously directed at the person who was eliminated from the show. Ha. Bet it wasn’t that funny for the person who got the axe.

The point is, in a way, programs such as these bring the world into our living rooms. And it certainly doesn’t hurt when for example we see gorgeous model wannabes posing with dangerous bulls, trying their best to look as sexy as possible, and at the same time, trying not to get killed. Yes, I saw that on America’s Next Top Model once. I wonder if that was the the closest the models had ever been with bulls. They probably would feel more at ease had they purchased National Rodeo Finals tickets before - I hear bull riding is one of the many events featured now. I am now also wondering if the NFR will be featured as a reality television series…now that would be awesome!

Boiling phone porridge… January 14, 2008

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Don’t you think people in LDRs (long distance relationships) have it easy these days? Look, they do not need to wait for days on end for that postman to arrive with a letter or card from their loved one. They don’t need to go crazy waiting for that latest photo from their loved one who just had a holiday in Las Vegas, hypothetically speaking. Now, thanks to technological advancements people keep in touch by merely instant messaging, via video even! And thanks to a phone card with unimaginably cheap international rates, that sweet voice we long to hear is but a few push buttons away!

yawnin’ snoozin’ dreamin’ January 8, 2008

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Wake up with a yawn and stretch, then drag drag drag weary self to the bathroom. At work walk around like a zombie and attend to tasks in a grouchy manner. Sound familiar? Yes, this is what sleep deprivation can do to us, and sadly it affects a lot of people nowadays. The root cause of this lack of sleep ranges from a stress-induced life to staying up to watch football, and yes, as most first-time parents would attest to, sleep deprivation is part and parcel of parenthood too.

For me, a relaxing massage and aromatherapy works wonders to guarantee a good night’s sleep, but if you still need insomnia help even after my suggestions and even after trying the conventional milk and cookies trick, then it might be a good time to check out http://www.sleep-deprivation-cd.com/. This CD plays relaxing tones for an hour to soothe and calm you so that you drift into dreamland effortlessly. Hmmm… it has to be good because even writing about this CD and sleep and dreaming makes me wanna go to bed already. Y-A-W-N