July 8, 2009
From My Mobile
I am a weakling! Totally disappointed with today's session. I don't have strength at all. Can't even hold my own body weight. Luckily mr. trainer was taking it easy and being very supportive. But i doubt it's going to continue in the 2nd session. Must remember to eat before training. Must. Look. Hot. Tomorrow: cardio.
New Commitment to a New Man
"Remember... Today gym wei... Commitment!"
That's the SMS that I received from Sarcylicous at 10:19am this morning. I was about to blog about this new commitment that I made last Monday (Sarcy was the eye witness to this) when the SMS came in.
I resigned from my previous gym because I found myself very, very demotivated. Partly it's because I have to drive pass my house to go to the gym and partly because I found it too "used-up" and partly because I have managed to find all excuses that is possible to not gymming.
So, last week I went to check out this outlet near my office and on Monday I signed my name. And this my dear friends, not a small investment. Since this new place requires a commitment sign-up (which sucks in a way), it's not something that you would take lightly. On top of this I also signed-up for a one-to-one training. My goal is to become HOT by Eid, and SMOKING HOT by W-day. So yeah, I'm very serious about it Mr PT (he asked about my goals). Must. Look. Like. Nicole!!
I'm contemplating to start a new blog specially dedicated to my adventures at the gym. I should ask Sarcy to start one too because man, she looks delicious these days! I am so jealous of her! :-p She has been undergoing the PT for the past couple of months and seeing result. Of course, she's in a different gym AND she has a gym buddy. I need to find myself one of those quickly. Hmmm...
Maybe I should just start blogging about my gym adventures here, and open a new anonymous blog to "write-my-heart-out". Kan? Anyone with me?
Anyway, I read some reviews with regards of this new gym. Some people hate it, some people love it. Crappy management is everywhere, we cannot run away from that I suppose. We just have to remind ourselves the real reasons of joining. And if we're honest with ourselves, it has nothing to do with the way they manage the place. But I do agree that the surrounding has to be conducive for us to enable us to enjoy and keep up with the momentum. Otherwise, jadi macam what happened to me at the old place lah.
So, here's to Jade, to a successful work-out session today. I can hear my muscles screaming for help already...
That's the SMS that I received from Sarcylicous at 10:19am this morning. I was about to blog about this new commitment that I made last Monday (Sarcy was the eye witness to this) when the SMS came in.
I resigned from my previous gym because I found myself very, very demotivated. Partly it's because I have to drive pass my house to go to the gym and partly because I found it too "used-up" and partly because I have managed to find all excuses that is possible to not gymming.
So, last week I went to check out this outlet near my office and on Monday I signed my name. And this my dear friends, not a small investment. Since this new place requires a commitment sign-up (which sucks in a way), it's not something that you would take lightly. On top of this I also signed-up for a one-to-one training. My goal is to become HOT by Eid, and SMOKING HOT by W-day. So yeah, I'm very serious about it Mr PT (he asked about my goals). Must. Look. Like. Nicole!!
I'm contemplating to start a new blog specially dedicated to my adventures at the gym. I should ask Sarcy to start one too because man, she looks delicious these days! I am so jealous of her! :-p She has been undergoing the PT for the past couple of months and seeing result. Of course, she's in a different gym AND she has a gym buddy. I need to find myself one of those quickly. Hmmm...
Maybe I should just start blogging about my gym adventures here, and open a new anonymous blog to "write-my-heart-out". Kan? Anyone with me?
Anyway, I read some reviews with regards of this new gym. Some people hate it, some people love it. Crappy management is everywhere, we cannot run away from that I suppose. We just have to remind ourselves the real reasons of joining. And if we're honest with ourselves, it has nothing to do with the way they manage the place. But I do agree that the surrounding has to be conducive for us to enable us to enjoy and keep up with the momentum. Otherwise, jadi macam what happened to me at the old place lah.
So, here's to Jade, to a successful work-out session today. I can hear my muscles screaming for help already...
July 3, 2009
Washing the day off
For these past few days, I have been writing a lot on products. I suddenly find it so fun writing about the things that I use. :-p
So today, I'm going to share with you another product that I use, everyday. It's a make-up remover from L'oreal (cue: Because you're worth it...).
I accidentally saw this thing: Cashmere Milk Make-up Remover along with two other types which are available; Milk to Toner 2 in 1 Make-up Remover and Elixir Concentrated Ultra Make-up Remover. I decided to try the Cashmere Milk because I like the sound of the name. :-p
I have been using this make-up remover for the past one month. I have to say that every time I put it on, my skin feels fresh and soft. When you first apply the milk to your skin it will appear to be foamy, but actually it is not. Massage in circular movement, and after a couple of minutes, the milk will turn into clear liquid almost oily. Again, it's not oily really. It's just like magic! I kid you not. The milk is easily washed off with water. So far I've only use water from the tap, therefore, it's room temperature.
I can testify that this is a very good make-up remover. Once washed off, the face feels clean and breathable. I've go to say that ever since I use L'oreal De-maq Expert Cashmere Milk Make-up Remover, my break-outs have been reduced. There is a possibility that with this, I actually cleanse my face better. In a nutshell, I wash the day off easily these days.
To find more details of this product and its range, click here.
NOTE: This post is of my own opinion, not a paid advertisement.
So today, I'm going to share with you another product that I use, everyday. It's a make-up remover from L'oreal (cue: Because you're worth it...).
I accidentally saw this thing: Cashmere Milk Make-up Remover along with two other types which are available; Milk to Toner 2 in 1 Make-up Remover and Elixir Concentrated Ultra Make-up Remover. I decided to try the Cashmere Milk because I like the sound of the name. :-p
I have been using this make-up remover for the past one month. I have to say that every time I put it on, my skin feels fresh and soft. When you first apply the milk to your skin it will appear to be foamy, but actually it is not. Massage in circular movement, and after a couple of minutes, the milk will turn into clear liquid almost oily. Again, it's not oily really. It's just like magic! I kid you not. The milk is easily washed off with water. So far I've only use water from the tap, therefore, it's room temperature.
I can testify that this is a very good make-up remover. Once washed off, the face feels clean and breathable. I've go to say that ever since I use L'oreal De-maq Expert Cashmere Milk Make-up Remover, my break-outs have been reduced. There is a possibility that with this, I actually cleanse my face better. In a nutshell, I wash the day off easily these days.
To find more details of this product and its range, click here.
NOTE: This post is of my own opinion, not a paid advertisement.
July 2, 2009
Face Off!
Yesterday, le soir, I went for facial at Leonard Drake MidValley. This is under the same company that brings us Dermalogica, Bioxil, Eve Taylor, Averine and Clinelle. Admittedly, I really need a corrective treatment after being neglecting to care for it. My skin is congested, and I don't need the beautician to tell me that, I can feel it myself.
In this post, I'd like to share my insights on my experience. When I first walked into the salon, nobody greeted me. It was only until I walked to the counter, the staff who was sitting in the room next to it saw me. She sat me down and explain the treatments they have. We check my skin under the UV light; nothing I've never experienced before.
I chose to do the Soothing Aroma facial under the corrective treatment and Total Eye Care Plus treatment.
Leonard Drake salons provides you a locker to keep all your stuff and your clothes. This is a plus point because at least, your things are locked away. The treatment room is not as cozy as the room in Sothys, if I may say so. In the latter, you can feel the luxurious surrounding, but in Leonard Drake, it's spartan.
The treatment starts with the beautician asking me to inhale lavender oil for calming effect. After that, she removes traces of make up and powder. She did the double cleansing routine, layering one after another. And then without washing off the cleanser, she started to put on the scrub. While cleansing and scrubbing is done, the steamer is at work. At the same time, she was also doing a milder cleansing around my eyes area. She then washed off the cleanser and scrub using room temperature water.
She left the steamer on my face for a while more. Then come the torturous part; the extraction. I have to say, she was the roughest so far in my experience. It was the first time I actually cringed when undergoing extraction process. I told her not to it so hard, but I don't think she actually heed me. She just said that extraction is supposed to be painful (WTH?!). Then she cleansed my face and asked me to see the result. She was sort of validating why it hurt during the extraction; she blamed my blackheads for being small and tiny. :-p
After, came the relaxing part, the massage. The massage on the face and eye areas were done with the special serum for each. For the shoulder and upper chest area with aromatherapy oil. Once she finished with this, she starts to apply the hydrating masque for the eye area and the face. Two different masque, for two different spots (remember the separate eye treatment). These were top off with a cold masque on top. She left me for about 20 minutes.
When she came back, she took off the masque and started to pat my face all over. She sprayed the toner and pat it in. Put on eye cream and moisturiser for the face. And I was done. The whole treatment took about 90 minutes, I think.
Now, these are the things that I noticed during my visit there:
Total damage: RM253 (Soothing Aroma Facial Treatment RM198 & Total Eye Care Plus RM55)
In this post, I'd like to share my insights on my experience. When I first walked into the salon, nobody greeted me. It was only until I walked to the counter, the staff who was sitting in the room next to it saw me. She sat me down and explain the treatments they have. We check my skin under the UV light; nothing I've never experienced before.
I chose to do the Soothing Aroma facial under the corrective treatment and Total Eye Care Plus treatment.
Leonard Drake salons provides you a locker to keep all your stuff and your clothes. This is a plus point because at least, your things are locked away. The treatment room is not as cozy as the room in Sothys, if I may say so. In the latter, you can feel the luxurious surrounding, but in Leonard Drake, it's spartan.
The treatment starts with the beautician asking me to inhale lavender oil for calming effect. After that, she removes traces of make up and powder. She did the double cleansing routine, layering one after another. And then without washing off the cleanser, she started to put on the scrub. While cleansing and scrubbing is done, the steamer is at work. At the same time, she was also doing a milder cleansing around my eyes area. She then washed off the cleanser and scrub using room temperature water.
She left the steamer on my face for a while more. Then come the torturous part; the extraction. I have to say, she was the roughest so far in my experience. It was the first time I actually cringed when undergoing extraction process. I told her not to it so hard, but I don't think she actually heed me. She just said that extraction is supposed to be painful (WTH?!). Then she cleansed my face and asked me to see the result. She was sort of validating why it hurt during the extraction; she blamed my blackheads for being small and tiny. :-p
After, came the relaxing part, the massage. The massage on the face and eye areas were done with the special serum for each. For the shoulder and upper chest area with aromatherapy oil. Once she finished with this, she starts to apply the hydrating masque for the eye area and the face. Two different masque, for two different spots (remember the separate eye treatment). These were top off with a cold masque on top. She left me for about 20 minutes.
When she came back, she took off the masque and started to pat my face all over. She sprayed the toner and pat it in. Put on eye cream and moisturiser for the face. And I was done. The whole treatment took about 90 minutes, I think.
Now, these are the things that I noticed during my visit there:
- The staff was slow in attending to you, not really friendly greeting either
- There's a lack of privacy while you're in the treatment room, the beautician always left the door opened when she goes out from the room, and sometimes, even when she's in the room
- They didn't offer you a drink until after you've finished the treatment, and even then it was only plain cold water
- The company has the policy not to accept Debit card, eventhough you're using VISA Debit (this is really weird, when I could use my Cherry card even when I was in Paris!)
Total damage: RM253 (Soothing Aroma Facial Treatment RM198 & Total Eye Care Plus RM55)
July 1, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen
There were futuristic robots and there was Megan Foxx.
Was that one-liner enough of a review for you? Just kidding. :-p
At the risk of being a sour grape and probably a spoil sport, let me list down the things I don't fancy about this sequel:
- I hate the cheeky dialogues by Autobots
- I dislike the fact that Optimus Prime has become arrogant and stuck-up
- I dislike the sexual aspects that is being injected into the movie
- Megan Foxx's character has become too sens(x)ual for a robot movie
- I found the movie just a little draggy for my liking
- The female Autobots are not REAL useful robots, except that they are three beautiful sexy motorbikes with three beautiful sexy holographic women riding them
On a good side, lotsa action and stunt. I wonder how the roads on Earth could withstand the heavy metal hitting them all the time... Hmm... John Turturro is at his best impersonation of a government-agent-turns-butcher. Josh Duhamel is as usual; yummylicious. Shia LeBeouf, well, his too green for me to really appreciate (ha ha ha).
I love the fact that Bumblebee becomes a true fighting robot instead of just a protector to a boy and his family. Owh... by the way, the movie soundtrack; AWESOME!
My only hope that in the next instalment, they will stick to the robots and more robots. Less human and sexual innuendoes. Come on guys, you can sell the movie without Megan Foxx showing her butt. But then again, who am I kidding? Guys. They only have one thing in their minds. Right?
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