Just One Click

Posted on October 17, 2007 by The Giddy Tigress

I’m going Pink for October and the following post is published in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month.

I’ve been thinking about what else I can do in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than sporting the pink ribbon (which by the way, you can get for free at any Estee Lauder counter), and blogging about breast cancer, I was stuck… until this morning, when I received an email from Mom directing me to this website.It is such a wonderful idea: All it takes is just one click. Clickers don’t need to pay anything, but the sponsors of this site will give away free mammograms to women who need it. And what better time to do it than in Pink October month, eh? I just clicked away, now will you do it too?

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Energizing Skin

Posted on October 17, 2007 by The Giddy Tigress

Oh my, it has been ages since I last had my facial. If I remember correctly, the last time I had it was before my wedding. After that, I was just too busy and only managed to make do with mini facials at home. Well, I think it is about time that I indulged again. My face has been subjected to so many environmental factors that I am having nightmares just thinking about it. The last thing I would want is to succumb to wrinkles and pigmentation… eeek.

However, the one thing that is standing in my way of having facials is that I am unwilling to sacrifice quality time with my family during the weekends. A facial can take anything from an hour and a half to three, and with time being so precious, I have a hard time fitting this into my weekend schedule. I am contemplating taking a day off to get my facial done too, you know…but my pathetic annual leave balance stares blankly back at me.

Well, maybe I ought to consider converting my do-it-myself mini facials at home into a full-blown facial. I bet these fantastic products from ORIKI Cosmeceuticals would come in handy. They have got serums and masks aplenty. Since I love experimenting with new beauty products, this would be a good opportunity for me to do so. What caught my eye was the interesting kits they have on sale; some are specifically designed for whitening and some for revitalizing the skin. And with a sweet-sounding name like Oriki, which means “Weaving Life Energy into Your Skin”, I could tell that many have benefited from its all-natural ingredients, judging by the number of testimonials that can be seen on the site. Well, one of the things I look for when I use beauty products is the fact that it contains hypoallergenic properties, which I am happy that Oriki has. In addition, Oriki products boast that they do not contain hydroquinone, which is an ingredient that should be avoided by anyone with Asian, Mediterranean and Olive skin (AMO). That’s what makes Oriki special: all its products are formulated *for*AMO skins.

So what do you think, should I give this a shot in favor of going for a facial?  It would certainly enable me to spend more quality family time, that’s for sure.

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Fashionably Saving the Earth

Posted on October 15, 2007 by The Giddy Tigress

Who would have thought that I would be raving about and advocating the use of cloth diapers now? Who would have envisioned that a lazy person like me would be convinced enough to switch from using disposable diapers to cloth diapers?

Well, I am surprised at the decision I have made too, but I think it is for the best that I have been converted.

It has been a month and a half now that I have been using cloth diapers on Ethan. A month and a half of laundering diapers almost every day, sometimes worrying if they would dry on time. My decision to use cloth diapers on Ethan is primarily because I had read that using cloth diapers result in lower scrotal temperature for the baby. Plus, it is definitely more comfortable for him, without a doubt.

In addition, I am all for the use of cloth diapers because in the long run, the use of these cloth diapers would benefit the environment. Think about it. If everyone switched to cloth diapers, there would be a significant reduction in landfills worldwide. I read somewhere that disposable diapers (soiled with human waste and excrement) takes years and years to disintegrate. After so much money and effort has been spent on implementing a sewerage system to rid the earth of diseases caused by human waste, disposable diapers are bringing them all back into the environment! Isn’t that absurd?

Lastly my decision was also driven by the fact that these cloth diapers weren’t exactly your run-of-the-mill old-fashioned nappies, rather they came in gorgeous designs and prints. Seeing Ethan wearing them is a novelty in itself, and knowing very well that he is sporting cutting-edge fashion and keeping the earth green at the same time makes it all so much better. Don’t you think my boy looks absolutely adorable in them? 😀

I’m glad that by switching to cloth diapers, I am doing my bit for the environment, however small that may be.

Read more about my diaper-green passion here:

This post is published in conjunction with Blog Action Day, where blogging participants unite to spread the word about saving the environment in their own unique way.

Bloggers Unite - Blog Action Day

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Do you know Mr Inspiring?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by The Giddy Tigress

If you have the latest copy of the Malaysian Women’s Weekly, you would recognize him as one of the finalists for the “Who’s your favorite Hunky Hubby?” contest. He is Jerad Solomon, Hunky Hubby finalist #01… and the best thing of all is that I actually know this man! You see, Jerad is one of my hubby’s best friends and they were both former classmates. That’s not all, Mr Inspiring right here is the boss of that lingerie store ad I have on my side bar…see? 🙂 And, oh well…I took the liberty to virtually interview Jerad yesterday, … yep, the wonders of technology. He was such a sport, he completed the interview in super quick time!

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Me: Why do you think you have been selected as a finalist?

Jerad: The mag people knew I run Chicwear.com.my (Hema mentioned it in her submission)…so my guess is that’s what got their attention.

Me: Describe your perfect vacation.

Jerad: Island, beach, snorkeling, quietness, sleep…and wife for company.

Me: I know that you pamper yourself with a haircut every month, but have you ever gone for a facial before?

Jerad: Tried it once before and it was quite relaxing actually…..but the steam part kinda made me feel my face was gonna melt off!

Me: What is the first thing you do when you arrive at work?

Jerad: Coffee and emails.

Me: What is the first thing you do when you come home after work?

Jerad: Take off my shoes and change into something more comfortable. No fixed routine for after that….sometimes the net, sometimes house chores, etc.

Me: Whisky, Wine or Beer?

Jerad: Beer for sure. I had the chance to try out some german beers recently and was quite hooked on them.

Me: If you could be a superhero, who would you be, and why?

Jerad: Batman. A cool dude with a fast car and brains.

Me: What kind of exercise do you do to keep in shape?

Jerad: Futsal every week. Try to do more but time and laziness gets in the way sometimes.

Me: What is your favorite TV program now?

Jerad: 24 without a doubt. It’s the best tv series ever. Can’t wait for the next season already. In the meantime I get my regular dose of Prison Break and House.

Me: Any other comments??

Jerad: I had no idea Hema had submitted me for this contest and was totally dumb struck when the mag called and told me I was picked as a finalist. I have never been into this sort of thing and have never experienced a photoshoot before. But I relented and went ahead with it to support her effort. I must admit it was a cool experience in the end. Now my wife accuses me of being a closet celebrity-wannabe!

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But sorry ladies, he just got married last year, i.e. not available anymore …hence him being a “Hunky Hubby” finalist. You can still vote for him in the contest though, and win prizes worth over RM3000! So if you like what you see, vote now for Jerad, by sending an SMS to 32733 with the message MWW<space>HH<space>NRIC<space>NAME<space>01

For example: MWW HH 770606058888 SUSAN LIM 01

Each SMS will be charged RM1, but that is such a meager figure compared to the amount of the prizes, donchafinkso? Voting ends Oct 31, so get SMSing right away! I just sent in mine! 😀 *prays that I will win so that MY OWN *Hunky Hubby* will get some of the goodies*

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Revival of the Autograph Book

Posted on October 11, 2007 by The Giddy Tigress

 

Before I left school, my friends and I would exchange autograph books, where we would write a little something about ourselves to help us be remembered. We listed stuff like our favorite entertainers, favorite colors and favorite food, and decorated our autographs with photos and other paraphernalia. Acronyms were created such as F.R.A.N.C.E. which stood for Friendship Remains And Never Can End. I still have my autograph book at home in Ipoh, and I think it would be a hoot to take it out and browse through those pages filled with memories.  While some may cringe in embarrassment at what lay beneath the pages of their autograph book, I feel it serves as a reminder of how naïve and carefree we were back then.  Ah, the simple life.

I never thought I would be indulging in the autograph craze again, but now it appears that even the autograph book has been transformed online onto blogs, and I am extremely honored that Chinnee has so kindly asked for mine.

#1 What is your favourite movie?

My Best Friend’s Wedding – I love the part where Kimmy sings “I just don’t know what to do with myself…” at the karaoke bar. So out of tune and so karaoke-ish.  I tell you, I could watch this movie over and over again without being bored.

#2 Who is your favourite singer?

Andrea Bocelli – beautiful voice, enchanting singer.

#3 Which song gets you grooving in the morning?

Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake – catchy tune, this.  And it was the first song that came to my head.

#4 What is your favourite fruit?

The Papaya

#5 Who is your best friend (excluding your family)?

I’ll go with Mei Lee, who has known me since Standard One, and although we don’t meet each other as regularly as we like to, we still keep in touch via email and phone.

#6 Name one activity you would like to indulge in, in your free time.

Reading – trying to do this as often as I can, with a certain amount of success, I am pleased to say.

#7 When was the last time you laughed so hard till your sides hurt?

When Ethan made me laugh with his antics.  Sometimes just looking at him makes me laugh.

#8 Do you recall your last dream?

Yes! Last night I dreamt I was savoring food from a splendid buffet spread. And yes, I dream in color.

#9 What is your all-time favourite hobby?

Errr… does sleeping count as a hobby?

#10 When was your last holiday without the children?

Our honeymoon in the Maldives in November 2004.

Can I have the autograph of the following peeps now, please?

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