Christmas Nail Art - cutepolish

It's the month of December and Christmas is coming. Is your December filled with gatherings with friends and family? Will there be lots of feasting and merry making? My weekends are certainly filled up.

There are crowds everywhere this season, getting their Christmas shopping done. While the shopping malls are filled with Christmas decorations, we should doll ourselves into the Christmas mood too. Here are some youtube tutorials you can reference to get cute Christmas Nail Art for your fingers. Enjoy and have fun!

They are so cute. I am going to try to paint my nails after 22nd December to get ready for Christmas. Share with you guys if I am successful. First, time to shop for nail polish.

Thien Kee Steamboat Restaurant. Hainanese Chicken Rice

Our late chicken rice lunch at Thien Kee Steamboat Restaurant 黃金瑞記煖爐, at Golden Mile Tower, #B1-20, 6001 Beach Road. 

Hainanese Chicken @ $10. The waitress asked whether we wanted a half chicken ($16) or a $10 platter. Thinking that we should add on other side dishes, we opted for the platter. Nice but i miss the chicken rice stall opposite Golden Miles Tower. Oops. 

Fu Rong Egg Omelette @ $10. We ordered this without asking the price. Usually it costs around $6-$8. Hence we are a little shocked at the price. Nice, but there's nothing in the omelette that is worth the amount. 

Chicken kidney & liver @ $3. I don't really like eating chicken liver. The soft texture is not really my preference. 

The total bill came up to $27.90, includes 3 chicken rice and 2 drinks. We returned the wet tissues. Hee.. Save some money. 

One little hiccup. A strand of my hair landed on my rice and the waitress was serving the drinks. She highlighted to me that I have hair on my rice. And she won't put down the drinks until I acknowledge the hair and not complain to them about it. Haha but it is obviously my hair, why would I complain about it? Maybe they kenna before? Weird. 

聽見下雨的聲音 - 魏如昀

竹籬上 停留著 蜻蜓
玻璃瓶裡插滿 小小 森林
青春 嫩綠的很 鮮明

百葉窗 折射的 光影
像有著心事的 一張 表情
而你 低頭拆信 想知道關於我的事情

青苔入鏡 簷下風鈴 搖晃曾經
回憶是 一行行無從 剪接的風景 愛始終年輕

而我聽見 下雨的聲音
想起你用唇語 說愛情
幸福也可以 很安靜
我付出一直 很小心

終於聽見 下雨的聲音
於是我的世界 被吵醒
就怕情緒紅 了眼睛
不捨的淚在 彼此的 臉上透明

愛在過境 緣分不停 誰在擔心
窗台上 滴落的雨滴 輕敲著傷心 淒美而動聽

而我聽見 下雨的聲音
想起你用唇語 說愛情
熱戀的時刻 最任性
不顧一切的 給約定

終於聽見 下雨的聲音
於是我的世界 被吵醒
發現你始終 很靠近
默默的陪在 我身邊 態度堅定

演唱:魏如昀 | 詞:方文山 | 曲:周杰倫

Counting Stars - OneRepublic

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars, yeah we'll be counting stars

I see this life like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
And my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and you shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I could lie, coudn't I, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

I feel the love and I feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is a four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Everything that kills me makes feel alive

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be, counting stars

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt

Artiste: OneRepublic | Songwriters: TEDDER, RYAN.

I Forgot My Phone

There's more to life than just your mobile phone. Everywhere we go, we see people facing downwards to their phones. We call them, 低头族, which literally means, bow head group. We look at our phones while walking on the street, crossing the road, standing on a crowded train, seated down at dinner, and so on. Anytime, anywhere. Here's a video that is circulating around in Facebook.

This is pretty sad. I always nag the hubby to put away his phone for the short while as we have our meals. At least, let's enjoy our meal together, in each other's company instead of whoever that is in the phone.

The first comment made me feel guilty. I'm also one of the 10% who saw the video on my mobile, seated on the sofa, in front of the TV. (But I'm blogging this post on my PC haha)

Put away your phone for a while, while you catch up with your loved ones. I have to change too. I am always busy posting on my social media platforms, like checking in on Foursquare and posting my meal's photo on Instagram. Let's all change together. Haha... Treasure our time with our loved ones.

December Black Box

Black Box sent an email this morning notifying that the delivery of the December Black Box starts today. And I received mine today in the afternoon. Happy! Have you received yours? 

Love what I see in the December Black Box.

Here are the items:

But, Becky Double Lifting Mask - Available at BHG and www.secretive.sg.
Purchase But, Becky mask at 60% off ($5.96 instead of $14.90) at www.secretive.sg with promo code blackboxbeauty during checkout. Promotion from 1 Dec 2013 to 31 Jan 2014.

Formulated for Asian skin, But, Becky cares for your delicate needs and pampers you like a princess with its unique double lifting mask. Covering every inch of your skin, the special diamond pattern accelerates the penetration of essence, making sure your skin drinks up the goodness of beauty.

Darlie All Shiny White (Enamel Care) - $3.30 for a tube of 160g

Darlie All Shiny White (Enamel Care), on top of the 14-day whitening efficacy, is enhanced with an Enamel Care formulation. Enamel Protection helps to strengthen enamel via re-mineralization, as a protection shield to prevent enamel from wearing down. Teeth Whitening, SWA Whitening System effectively removes yellow stains and whitens your teeth all around.

Nuxe Reve De Miel Hand and Nail Cream - $28.00 for 75ml

This repairing, non-greasy nourishing hand cream repairs and relives dry or damaged hands white protecting them from the visible signs of skin aging. Nuxe tested this cream under extreme cold weather conditions, so you can be sure it lives up to its claims. Acacia honey repairs cracks and nourishes skin, while argan oil and shea butter are time-tested moisturizers. Doses of sunflower oil, sweet almond oil and barley extract soothe, and vitamin E protects skin from environmental damages.

Gatsby Facial Paper 5's - $2.70 for 15 sheets. $6.90 for 42 sheets

Give yourself an instant perk by giving your face a wipe with Gatsby's Facial Paper. Containing Menthol as a cooling ingredient, it's your savior from the scorching heat when you are out and about.

bio-home Kitchen Cleaner - $5.50 for 500ml (Lemongrass & Green Tea, Lavender & Bergamot)

bio-home kitchen cleaner removes grime and grease effectively without leaving behind harmful chemical residues. Its unique refreshing scent also reduces and masks kitchen odor. It's biodegradable, Eco-friendly, rinse free and uses 100% plant based active.

VDL Lumilayer Primer and Perfecting Last Foundation SPF25, PA++ (3 Shades) - Lumilayer Primer @ $36.00 for 30ml, Perfecting Last Foundation SPF25, PA++ @ $40.00 for 30ml

Zappy Sampler Pack - $2-$5.50 per pack. (Zappy Sun System Sunscreen Wipes, Zappy After-Sports Wipes, Zappy Insect Repellent Wipes, Zappy boy Alcohol Wipes, Zappy boy Antiseptic Wipes)

Subscribe to BLACK BOX to receive a mysterious and sleek package that uncovers a selection of sought-after products from independent labels sealed and hand-delivered to you at your doorstep.

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A photo a day : Dinner

Homecook simple fare for dinner. It's more like side dishes though.