East Coast Park

A lazy Sunday afternoon at East Coast Park, cycling. It was raining earlier on, and luckily, it was not when we were there. The trees along the pathway gave us shade from the sun and it was cooling to ride under these big umbrellas. I like the feeling.

Doesn't the benches look lonely?

Love the view of the trees. The trees made my journey cooling.

The sun is setting. The sea at peace.

Bicycle renting is not cheap, in long term. Maybe we should bring our own. 

People fishing at Bedok Jetty. The entire stretch are populated by them.

Weekend : KSL City Mall

A one day holiday trip to our neighbour with the hubby and fil. I suggested going to KSL City Mall as the place is pretty new and both of them had not been here before. Initially, the idea was to take a cab from the immigration. But we took a gamble and headed for the bus interchange. We were on board bus IM17 in 5 minutes. It costs RM1.50 per person. Cheaper than taking a cab. 

I wanted to rebond my hair as the mane is getting more and more difficult to manage. Haha I look a mess even after trying hard to tame it. It took me 4 hours in the salon. My tummy is growling from hunger. I should have planned my lunch before sitting here for this long. All this while, the hubby and fil shopped, massaged and lunched. This is the reason why I am scared to do anything about my hair. It takes way too long and I'm bored stiff sitting here.

I did my hair at RCS Hair Studio. Rebond for my hair length at RM 240 (includes cut and wash). The stylist cut away all my existing rebonded hair, so he only worked only virgin hair. My hair length came up to a little below my shoulders. Pretty short, at least 3 inches gone.

I also asked to do treatment for my dry, damaged hair. RM 150. Kérastase from Loreal. The stylist recommended the green with orange combination. Green bottle for the "cement" to close up the pores of the hair, as the heat from rebonding opened them up. Orange for the "moisture", to add moisture to the heated up hair.

Finally I'm done with my hair. For four long hours. The hubby and fil was already outside when I was done. I guess they were already bored with the place. I had my lunch at Causeway Bay Hong Kong Cafe.

The hubby's Macau Pork Bun. So nice of him to accompany me eat when he is already very full from his lunch and break. Haha..

I did not managed to walk in KSL City Mall, as both the men were bored of the place. Hence I suggested we head back to City Square, take a walk and we can head back home after that. My, City Square JB changed alot. Bought some snacks and we were on our way back. Many others were on their way back to Singapore too. Pretty long queue at the Malaysia Immigration, and an even longer queue at the Malaysia bus station. The queue reaches the stairs down from the Immigration.

I wonder when would be my next overseas trip. Haha..

PUB Family Day

Today is PUB Family Day and it was held at Sentosa. My sister invited us to join them in a day of fun and charity. She is in the committee for the Charity Run, and to show our support, my dad, mum, the hubby and I participated in the Charity Leisure Walk.

We reached around 7.30am and the day was kicked off with a warm up session. Next, the Charity relay race was on. My family and I were by the side, cheering them on, though we had no idea who was who. Neither do we know who won. Haha.. Some of the teams were more united as the team members ran alongside the current runner, cheering on loudly.

Finally it was our turn. The Charity Leisure Walk. We thought it was a jog, so my family jogged. Haha.. Not as many people signed up for this event compared to the relay run. A little disorganised, but it was still a successful event done by my sister and the committee. Great job.

We spent the rest of the day eating the icecream provided, went for a lucky spin (I wasn't too lucky >.< ), laughing and clapping along the stage games for the kids and adults. The mcee is a funny guy and he's good at getting the crowd to the right atmosphere.

One downside of the event, many were too anxious to get the lunch provided. The lunch is to be issued only at 10.45am. And there is already a long queue at 9.30am. The lunch is already pre allocated, so why not enjoy yourself at the games (there were archery games, the hamster ball thing, the gladiator games and more), and not stand under the hot hot sun for more than one hour? Got a guy even shouted and complained about queuing in the sun. Haha.. We were enjoying our ice cream in the shade when that happened. 

The family day included tickets to the SEA Aquarium at RWS, but I was too tired from being in the sun, and worried that it's the same for my dad, and the hubby was needed elsewhere in the afternoon, so I had suggested that we arranged another day to visit the Aquarium since the tickets were valid till the end of the year. And to go with my brother and sister too, making it a whole family event. I think I kind of disappointed my mum by suggesting it. Sorry Mummy T.T we will go there next month.

The lucky draw prizes. Mummy spun a Namecard Holder, while I spun a pack of Ang Bao packs.

Our souvenirs for participating in the Charity Run. Cute plushies.

R.I.P Peter Rabbit

GF's pet rabbit, Peter, passed away last night. His small little body was unable to handle the anesthetic given for the treatment for his teeth problems.

The photos I have were from 2010 when Peter rabbit was still young, who was recently bought home. I still remember how his name came about. Peter rabbit always like to hop to where my GF's butt was. So she called him "屁的" and somehow evolved to Peter.

R.I.P Peter Rabbit...

F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice Drink

On my recent grocery trip, F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice was added to my basket. And there's a promotion for Assorted Flavours for F&N Fruit Tree Fresh: 2 for $4.65.

F&N Fruit Tree Fresh brings the superior taste of Yuzu directly from Japan and all the goodness of the fruit, closer to home and readily available with its newly launched F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice, the latest addition to the F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Juice range. F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice is zest up with a twist of lemon for a refreshing taste and the improved potency of Vitamin C for immunity. The real orange pulp bits in the juice complete this unique taste sensation.

Loaded with three times the amount of Vitamin C a lemon has, drinking a glass of F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice everyday meets your daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C.

F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Yuzu Mixed Juice taste a little bitter, a little sour, and not very sweet. A mix of tastes. I like this refreshing taste.

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

The hubby had been having pains at the jaw area. And my diagnosis is that he yawned too widely. I do not like the way he yawn, as whenever he yawn, there will be a cracking sound. Being the naggy me, I had always nagged him to yawn "smaller".

At a point, the pain was too much for him. Eating and talking became a problem. So, we went to the dentist at the hospital. The dentist diagnosed that he had Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). Took an xray, and luckily it was not too serious. The dentist had him take some medication, and if the pain persist, the hubby has to return for another visit.

Image from http://trialx.com/curebyte/2012/05/31/tmd-photos-and-a-listing-of-clinical-trials/

Here's what a TMD is:

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Source: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These disorders are often incorrectly called TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull, which is immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. The joints are flexible, allowing the jaw to move smoothly up and down and side to side and enabling you to talk, chew, and yawn. Muscles attached to and surrounding the jaw joint control the position and movement of the jaw.

The cause of TMD is not clear, but dentists believe that symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of the jaw or with the parts of the joint itself. Injury to the jaw, temporomandibular joint, or muscles of the head and neck – such as from a heavy blow or whiplash – can cause TMD. Other possible causes include:

• Grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the TMJ
• Dislocation of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket
• Presence of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the TMJ
• Stress, which can cause a person to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth

People with TMD can experience severe pain and discomfort that can be temporary or last for many years. More women than men experience TMD, and TMD is seen most commonly in people between the ages of 20 and 40. Common symptoms of TMD include:

• Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide
• Limited ability to open the mouth very wide
• Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position
• Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth (which may or may not be accompanied by pain) or chewing
• A tired feeling in the face
• Difficulty chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite – as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly
• Swelling on the side of the face
• May occur on one or both sides of the face
• Other common symptoms of TMD include toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitis).

Read more here: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders

A photo a day : Snacks before dinner

A little sinful snack before dinner. Cheese fries. Looks delicious, but it does not taste that nice.