Pots of Aloe Vera

Used to be worried I'll be running out of aloe vera but once my mum planted about 4-5 pots of them, powww......now, we have to buy more pots and top soils.  What a perfect day for gardening today.....

By the way, why the many aloe vera you may think?  I will just cut a chunk off a large leaf, slice it lengthwise and massage it all over the face, letting all those gummy gel sooth the skin.......every night before bedtime.  It's naturally good for acne and wrinkles, better than applying those conventional acne medications.

Living the life at Life Cafe

Oh, how times fly and ooh-ah, ooh-ah...it's Saturday again.   Me been there before, the Life Cafe at Brighton Square, Kuching is the choice for dinner tonight with mum and Felix and glad to see them enjoying some of the food.     



Oh, the bamboo wall





......while waiting for the food to come......

 


A big portion of Shanghai Dry Noodle at RM6.90



looks tasty





Rose Black Tea at RM5.50



nice rosy smell comes out from the tea itself....what an aromatherapy!

 


My cup of tea

   


Honey Dew Milk at RM4.50

 



6 pcs of Steam Dumpling (Vege) are always my favourite choice (RM5.50)

 


Ten Treasure Chicken Herbs Soup at RM7.90





The lanterns at the entrance wave us goodbye......bon voyage....




Will definitely come again for the third time......



It's the last Fri of the Month




Eva enjoying her glass of milo peng

 
Got such pleasant surprise from little Eva and Evita who came to spend a day with their parents at the office.  Really missed them so much that I gave such big loving hugs to the two of them.   Then, we had our breakfast together.



Old Town White Coffee at The Hills Shopping Mall


Around noon time, went out for lunch with a fellow radiographer friend at Old Town White Coffee.  Noticed some new dishes and new menu but we indulged ourselves with the following options.




Hot Teh Tarik at RM3.50






That's my black tea.  A healthier choice as black tea contains small amount of anti-oxidant catechins.

 



A small bowl of oily Curry Potato served with three pieces of Paratha at RM5.50. 

 


Condensed Milk Thick Toast at RM4.20



Being the designer in the house.....

....haha...thought I'll become a designer or something?  But maybe I should consider of being one, one day?  Fat chance!  Better become a photographer instead.........anyways, have a sneak peak of my two soon-to-be additions to the batik pieces that I have in my wardrobe.





I love this particular design batik print......a piece worn during my convocation day in August.

 



Another nice piece of baju kurung from one of Rosie's collection that I thought want to just post it up....



Ideal Shade Matte Mousse Foundation

My favourite from Avon and can't go out under the sun without it.  Went to the store with the intention to buy a new bottle but ended up buying a promotional set that comes with a concealer stick.    Oh well.  At least is worth it since they come with a free 7-piece make up brush set.  Yeah, finally got myself a brush for my eye shadow....

The visitings....

This time from a group of soon-to-be teachers, all the way from Kota Samarahan.  Thanks guys for having a great fun "inspire and expire" with those spirometry equipment.



The demonstration





............and the action



Wanna look real good?

althA fellow colleague loves to observe people and this morning, he encountered a lady who happened to walk by and from there, he knew she's sick.  Guess, a person's look is rather important.  To look real good and glowing from head to toe are all measures of health and vitality.  So, would like to share the ten-step facial to a healthy complexion without spending a fortune on cosmetics and commercial treatments (got all these from Reader's Digest:  1001 Easy Ways for Earth-Wise Living)....:)


KEEP OUT OF THE SUN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
This to prevent premature ageing and the risk of developing skin cancer

USE SUNSCREEN
Apply it about 30 minutes before you go out

EAT A DIET HIGH IN NATURAL FIBRE
Digestive problems can cause skin blemishes.  So eat lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

TRY TO MINIMIZE OR COMPLETELY AVOID EXPOSURE TO YOUR SKIN'S NATURAL ENEMIES 
Natural enemies? Yup and these include stress, too many late nights, coffee, alcohol and yeah, if you see people smoking in front of you, KEEP OUT! or you if smoke yourself, well....you know what to do....

AVOID SOAP
Choose a gentle cleansing oil or cream instead.

MOISTURISE YOUR FACE EVERY DAY
To achieve smoother and more even appearance

DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER A DAY
Even though you have to go to the loo like almost every 15 minutes

GIVE YOUR SKIN TIME TO REST AND BREATHE
Clean thoroughly and leaving it free of moisturisers and make up

APPLY FRUIT ACIDS IN THE FORM OF A FACE MASK
Enzymes and acids in the fruit help to slough off dead skin cells, fade age spots and make your skin appear brighter

REGULAR AEROBIC EXERCISE
Oh yes, no escape....

So, want to look young and good....like my mum at 56.......Love you mum!

Roll your life into popiah

Oh, I just love popiah (aka spring rolls) and I guess, the best I can get so far in Kuching is the fresh nyonya popiah from Uncle Joseph who owns a stall at Kwong Hup Cafe.  Went there again this morning for a wholesome breakfast goodness with nutritional values due to the presence of various ingredients including shredded mengkuang(turnips)/sliced tofu/chopped french beans/bean sprout and chillies mixed together, wrapped in lettuce leaves and fresh popiah wrapper......auuummmmm, super hot and nice.....

Guess, if we place our life just like popiah, we can become truly one......One Planet One People.....

Where's the Essence?

Yesterday also....and just now also.......Had dinner with mum and bro at the food court but the main purpose was to go to Parkson and grabbed for my mum a bottle of SKII Facial Treatment Essence......that's all.....hmm.....



This was ordered by Felix....





Errmm....this is mine...mine...mine......





This is nice and affordable at RM12 - Tomato and Mushroom Pizzas for the whole family from Silhouette

 



Found it ~ The Essence




After that, went to 3rd Mile Bazaar.......while waiting for mum buying some fruits......

 

sPring sHopping at XiXiLi

.......of course, it's not spring in the cat city.  Hahaha....I managed to grab some photos while a fellow colleague was busy picking and choosing a dunno-what-cup-size bra....(sorry, kak...what size did you buy just now? huhu....and do you think I should post photos of colourful, lace or simple brassierres??? never!  haha....only in my facebook photo album yes!.....:).......and thereafter, had lunch with yong tau foo at the food court before grabbing ice-cream as dessert from Igloo. 



better hit the mirror with this camera

 



Had my favourite Green Tea Ice cream from Igloo...I know it's a  none-sweet no taste dessert but I just love it. 
A healthier choice guys.......:)......





Ooh, guess the Villaineous is jealous of us eating ice-cream in front of her....just take a glimpse at that eye-brows.....

 


Never miss out the driver.......must take the driver's photo while driving

 



Loving this photo of my colleague Diana.....with a little bit of additional lens flare



Why the blog....?

Guess, it's all about photography as I love taking photographs which I believe I have that talent in particular or maybe just coincidently happen to have ever since involved  in taking microscopic photos of plasmodium malaria ages ago.  I bought myself few cameras which initially started off with the non-digital automatic form of camera that I sold off for RM280 only to a friend before purchasing the digital one.  At the moment am using Panasonic DMC-FX8 LUMIX that doesn't belong to me (shhhh! it's my bro's).  So, I've been trying to save up to buy a DLSR one day but am still in doubt whether I should get one or not.  Would love to have some comments (either positive or negative) posted that could assist me in making secondary decisions of whether I deserve one :)