Feb 28, 2015

20 little life instructions you must remember

This list originates from Life's Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr and is extremely powerful and motivational so I thought I will reshare it again to everyone here..... Always keep this in mind and you will live happily....


1.Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three R’s:
-  Respect for self,
-  Respect for others and
-  Responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.

7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.


9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.

10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and
think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.

12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.

14. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.

15. Be gentle with the earth.


16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.

17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

19. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.

20. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.



Feb 27, 2015

esmé Clinic - 4 in 1 Slimming Program

Before you go any further, I would like to warn all my Muslim friends or sensitive people that there will be graphic and some embarrassing 'bikini' pictures and bare skin, so if you are sensitive and particular to this, please do not go any further.


With age catching up with me, since I will be hitting the big '40' this year, three kids and an undisciplined lifestyle with a love of good food, it is not wonder I am putting on a whole lot of weight. And with the loss of metabolism, my confidence level sags, especially with merciless comments of  "wah, you put on weight ya" , "you look so fat now" and the likes of it from certain insensitive people around including loved ones... LOL. Sadly, our community is one that likes to put other people down, rather then give compliments.

No offence meant but yes, like it or not, these comments does somehow affect one's confidence level. Worse, being a blogger and around much more beautiful younger bloggers can make me self depreciate as well at certain times.

So, among my new year's resolution this year is to try to lose weight. And so I started by checking out a trial 4 in 1 Slimming Program at esmé Clinic, located at  Jaya One in PJ.

The clinic is located on the first floor above the Marufuku Japanese restaurant.


Upon stepping foot inside the clinic, I am greeted with friendly faces, smiles and bright cheery decor.


The trial program I am trying out here this time is :

esmé 4 in 1 Slimming Program  
First Trial: RM68
(Normal Price RM480)



My treatment  starts with a consultation with the pretty beauty consultant Caryln Goh who was most patient, friendly and cheerful. She ran me through the steps and took my weight, body mass index and all the necessary info. 

According to the machine reading... oh gosh, this is soooooooooo super embarrassing.  With Chinese New Year, lots of food review, a sedentary lifestyle  and lack of exercise, I weighed in at 80kgs and my metabolism was that similar of a 55 year old.

That is how bad it was!!!!


I am determined and intend to do my best to lose at very least 10kgs and get my metabolism back.


Caryln asking me about my weight loss goals, and any health issues I might have as well as advising me on what to eat and so on.


Benefits of the esmé 4 in 1 Slimming Program  :
1. Fat Reduction
2. Body Contouring
3. Cellulite Improvement
4. Safe: Complementary Lipolysis Treatment way IN SAFE (Non-Invasive Treatment)
6. No risk of Liposuction
7. Guaranteed Reduction for size & body shape 


Before we start, here is a picture of me and Caryln... and see how I compare to her petite slim form.... Sob, sob....


Any way, some other services offered by esmé Clinic are as follows:

Non-Surgery
Feature Enhancement: Face reshape, nose job, chin refinement, lips refinement, apple cheek and etc

Aesthetics Services: forehead, gabella, crow’s feet, laughing line, AquaShine treatment, thread lift, pigmentation

Cosmetic Surgery:
Double eyelid, Epicantho, Eyebrow Lifting, Eyebag removal, Nose enhancement, Dimple, Breast Enhancement, Liposuction


Before  being ushered to the treatment room, I was shown to the ladies room and then the lovely lounge where it was just so pretty to sit and relax before going in for your treatment.


Then yours truly here was brought to the treatment room and asked to change.... and hehehe... fat or not, vanity still reigns as I manage to sneak a selfie ....



This is the Lisa Cream, it is not exactly included in the treatment package. it is somewhat a miracle cream that is great on your lymph nodes, for slimming and firming..... Caryln put a bit on the lymph node at the juncture of my thighs at the pantyline area as well as my stomach and behind my ears. 

The scent of Ginseng is strong but somewhat soothing .



Then she took measurements of my big blubber of a belly. It was 94 cms !!! 


After the measurements, she applied some Lipolex special slimming cream to my belly. Looking at my own belly I am so reminded of a big fat whale... huhuhu or is it a walrus... sighhhh.... I really have to get rid of it.



The Lipolex Slimming Cream is applied with a wooden spatula.


See my blubbery tummy after having the cream  on.... yucks... I hate it...





Then Caryln turns on the machine. It is a  machine from Korea that can do treatments to reduce fatty tissue on your selected area, in my case, my ugly stomach.


 There are four technologies in this one amazing machine. Cavitations: to burst all the fatty cells inside, RF: to melt adipose fat...

Caryln tells me that they experimented with a slab of fatty meat and it really shrunk all the fat from the meat. The machine is noiseless to everyone in the room but the person the machine is working on. 

I can hear shrill beeps as the machine works to supposedly burst some of the fatty cells in my stomach. Caryln says that the beeps can be louder when there are stubborn fats and slightly lower in other places which was exactly what I experienced.


After about 10 minutes x 2 of this treatment, we continued the the next. Caryln applied some Proionic Body Cream on my stomach....


And the other two technologies and treatment started. In this case, the machine used laser: for effective drainage of fat and for flushing away cellulite, and vacuum: to firm up parts of the skin which has been loosen by the first treatment.



This amazing machine or treatment can be used for thighs, arms and tummy....


You can feel your flesh being sucked in the machine . It is not painful or uncomfortable, well, at least for me it wasn't. But after utilizing the machine, the flesh on my tummy looked slightly pink. 

After Caryln then retook measurements of my belly blubber and to my surprise... it has already shrunk to just about 89cms !!!! 


If you asked me how I feel, I was nervous like hell before the treatment, but after completing the treatment, it was a piece of cake, I enjoyed my treatment, it was definitely effective as I could see my belly has indeed shrunk a little bit and I felt much lighter.

Caryln reminded me to drink a lot of water as so to flush out the melted fat and watch my diet if I really wanted to slim down. Fingers crossed I will be cutting down my fried food, rice, snacks, drink more warm water rather then my normal iced drinks and so on.... Wish me luck!!!

I have great news for you... If you would like to try their services, 'Like' their facebook page here:  www.facebook.com/esmeclinic  & #esmeclinic at their instagram page , and you will entitled to get a RM100 Voucher to redeem against any of their services there.....




Address:   esmé Clinic
No. 65-1, Block D, Jaya One,
No.72a, Jalan University,
46200 Petaling Jaya. 
Selangor.

Tel: 03-7955 1491






   

Feb 26, 2015

HEROES, REALITY, COMEDY AND MORE!


Catch it on the Same Day as the U.S. with Fox International Channels!

Promising the best and first on television, Fox International Channels (FIC) has lined up a slew of highly rated television shows and series for Malaysian viewers from now till May 2015.


For the thrill seekers, there is the on-going The Walking Dead Season 5, and coming up are Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2, Battle Creek and Wayward Pines on FOX HD (ASTRO Channel 724) – best of all you don’t have to wait as they make their way to your screens on the Same Day as the U.S.!  In addition to series aired on the Same Day as the U.S., there will also be Fresh Off the Boat, a new title that is set to tickle your funny bones!

Just when you think the drama and action isn’t just enough for you, reality TV shows will definitely get you glued to your seats! Beauties and Beaus from all over the world will give you the juiciest moments as they show you the real deals! Be prepared to be entertained with Hell’s Kitchen and Opposite Worlds on FOX HD (ASTRO Channel 724). With Asia’s Next Top Model coming back with the 3rd season, we will be expecting more glam and drama on Star World (ASTRO Channel 711) & Star World HD (ASTRO Channel 722). Also be prepared to get your minds blown away by the young talented chefs from Masterchef Junior U.S Season 3.


If you are up for mind-games and intrigued to learn more about Mother Nature, catch Brain Games, Years of Living Dangerously and many more on National Geographic Channel (ASTRO Channel 553), National Geographic Channel HD (ASTRO Channel 573) and even Nat Geo Wild (ASTRO Channel 550)


February - May 2015 Series Schedule
*This schedule is subject to change


*FOX HD (ASTRO Channel 724) - Same Day as the U.S.
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
The Walking Dead Season 5, Part 2
TV Series
9 February, 2015 @ 9.00pm (Every Monday)
Finale: 30 March @ 9pm
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Season 2
TV Series
4 March, 2015 @ 9.00pm
(Every Wednesday)
Battle Creek
Season 1
TV Series
2 March 2015 @ 9.50pm
(Every Monday)
Wayward Pines
Season 1
TV Series
15 May 2015




*FOX HD (ASTRO Channel 724) - New and Returning Titles
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
Opposite Worlds
Reality
9 February 2015 @ 9.50pm
(Every Monday)
Hell’s Kitchen
Season 11
Reality
7 March 2015 @ 8.10pm
(Every Saturday)
Fresh Off the Boat
Season 1
TV Series
12 April 2015 @ 9.55pm
(Every Sunday)
Constantine
Season 1
TV Series
April 2015
Modern Family
Season 6
TV Series
April 2015



*FX HD (ASTRO Channel 726) - Same Day as the U.S.
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
Mad Men
Season 7, Part 2
TV Series
6 April 2015 @ 11.00pm



*FX HD (ASTRO Channel 726) - Same Week as the U.S.
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
Nurse Jackie
Season 7
TV Series
16 April 2015 @ 11.00pm
Penny Dreadful
Season 2
TV Series
28 April 2015 @ 11.00pm


 

*Star World (ASTRO Channel 711) & Star World HD (ASTRO Channel 722) – Same Day as the U.S.
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
Glee
Season 6 (cont.)
TV Series
Every Saturday @ 8.45pm
Scandal
Season 4 (cont.)

TV Series
Every Friday @ 10.35pm
Revenge
Season 4 (cont.)

TV Series
Finale: 23 March 2015 @ 10.35pm
(Every Monday)
Devious Maids
TV Series
April 2015
Masterchef Junior U.S.
Season 6
Reality
May 2015



*Star World (ASTRO Channel 711) & Star World HD (ASTRO Channel 722) – New and Returning Titles
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
American Idol
Season 14 (Live)
Reality
Every Thursday and Friday @ 6.00pm
The Apartment
Season 3: Celebrity Edition
Reality
Every Sunday @ 9.40 pm
Cristela
Season 1 (cont.)
TV Series
Finale: 16 February 2015 @ 9.10pm (Every Monday)
Mistresses
Season 2
TV Series
Finale: 24 February 2015 @ 9.40pm (Every Tuesday)
Benched
Season 1

TV Series
Every Monday @ 8.15pm
Finale: 23 March 2015 @ 8.15pm
New Girl
Season 4

TV Series
Every Monday @ 10.05pm
Cristela
Season 1

TV Series
2 March 2015 @ 9.10pm (Every Monday)
Carrie Diaries
Season 2

TV Series
2 March 2015 @ 6.00pm (Every Monday to Wednesday)
Empire
Season 1

TV Series
10 March 2015 @ 9.40pm (Every Tuesday)
Suburgatory
Season 2

TV Series
Double-episode season premiere: 30 March 2015 @ 7.50pm (Every Monday)
Asia’s Next Top Model
Season 3 (Exclusive)

Reality
25 March 2015 @ 8.45pm (Every Wednesday)
Style to Rock UK
Season 1
Reality
April 2015 @ 6.55pm

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*National Geographic Channel (ASTRO Channel 553) & National Geographic Channel HD (ASTRO Channel 573)
Programme
Genre
Date / Time
Cold Water Gold
Premieres
15, 22 & 29 March 2015 @ 9.00pm
World’s Most Extreme
Premieres
5, 12, 19 & 26 March 2015 @ 10.00pm
After the Annex
Premieres
22 March 2015 @ 10.00pm
Money Meltdown
Premieres
23 & 30 March 2015 @ 9.00pm
23 & 30 March 2015 @ 9.30pm
Air Crash Investigations
Season 12
Premieres
24 & 31 March 2015 @ 10.00pm
Years of Living Dangerously
Priority Titles
13 April 2015 @ 11.00pm
Brain Games
Priority Titles
15 April 2015 @ 10.00pm
Cesar to the Rescue
Priority Titles
May 2015