Chinese Drama: Sound of the Desert (Sypnosis and Spoilers)

Jin Yu was a wolf girl who was then caught, adopted as a little kid, and raised within the Xiong Nu. Her father was a Han who taught the Crown Prince of the Xiong Nu back then. She was very good friends with the Crown Prince and his uncle but when the Emperor of Xiong Nu died and her life threatened, and she was forced to flee to Chang'an, the then capital of Early Han Dynasty,changing her name to Xin Yue along the way. 

5 unique hotels in Malaysia worth checking out...

1.Seaventures Dive Resort

 Seaventures Dive Resort is situated on an abandoned oil rig somewhere between Borneo, Philippines and Indonesia. It is the world's first scuba diving hotel. Hotel Seaventures Dive Resort is a privileged place for diving due to its location near Mabul island which has one of the world's richest marine flora and fauna.

Food Review: Bubbling Prosperity Steamboat at La Maison

Yours truly was at La Maison , Silka Maytower, Kuala Lumpur yesterday to enjoy some Bubbling Prosperity Steamboat there. 

It was my first time at the Silka Maytower and I was surprised to know that the Silka chain of hotels are actually under the Dorsett group.

12 unique animal hybrids...

You probably thought you'd seen almost all the beautiful wild animals the world has to offer, but then they go and combine two to make an even more outstanding creature.

Check out these hybrids which are all pretty unique in their own ways and looks......

1. Wolfdog

Half wolf, half dog.

Scott's launch Nationwide Search for Most "Momazing" Moments of all Time

-Scott's from GSK celebrates Mothers and their special moments through new "Momazing" campaign-

I am a mother of three children, and two step kids. Being a mom can be quite hard but it can be pretty rewarding, and some say the best job on the planet. You do not get a day off and it can be pretty challenging from time to time especially when the right choices are not always available or clear.

Then there are those simply astounding and surprisingly heart warming moments when your offspring does something small but pretty amazing to you. That is what is known as a 'Momazing' moment.

Momazing is that mix of pride, accomplishment, joy, relief, and the confidence and reassurance of getting it right . Every mother gets to feel that every once in a while.

Scott's is one of the top selling products from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Sdn Bhd (GSK CH). Scott's is going to begin its search beginning from February, to find the most 'Momazing' moments through the launch of the 'Momazing' campaign which recognises and celebrates mothers and the special moments all mothers experience as moms.

Chu Lip Carnival

It was stepping into another world, when I pushed open the doors to the pretty contemporary and swanky The Oakroom at Nexus @ Bangsar South.  The executive club had turned into a colourful, exciting and fun filled Chu Lip carnival.

Unbelievable affordable shopping at NILE.COM.MY

Have you heard about Nile.com.my before?

Nile.com.my is a website that sells a variety of items from pretty clothing, accessories and  certain household items at a very affordable and great price!!! You really should check out this site if you love a great bargain as there is definitely a lot of great stuff for amazingly unbelievable prices!!!!

As you can see, the website is easy to navigate and you will be enjoying Free Delivery if you order within the dates stipulated right up until 17th February.

With so many wonderful items , clothing and selection, even books, what more can anyone want... so what are you waiting for, do check it out, and don't miss out on these unbelievable bargains!!!

ERAVAGANZA #jajahanbola SATUKAN SELEBRITI POPULAR TANAHAIR DENGAN PENDUDUK TEMPATAN!

Sabtu lalu 24 Januari, telah berlangsungnya acara ERAvaganza #jajahanbola yang di anjurkan oleh pihak stesen ERA fm . Acara ini adalah bersempena acara tahunan yang dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk memupuk semangat kesukanan sambil berhibur dikalangan masyarakat Malaysia. Seperti tahun-tahun lalu acara sebegini sentiasa  mendapat sambutan hangat daripada penduduk setempat, para pendengar  dan secara tidak langsung ERA fm memberikan penekanan terhadap suka bolasepak yang kini semakin menjadi bahan bualan.

NICKELODEON KICKS OFF SEASON THREE OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IN ASIA

I am sure you have heard of Nickelodeon (Astro Channel 612), which is one of the most globally recognized entertainment brands for kids and family.  Nickelodeon is bringing back the third season of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Remember those cute ninja turtles ..... Well, they're back !!!

A blogger's life - just saying....

Being a blogger means you are a writer, you write your own stories and share them on your blog. There will be times some company will ask you to do a write up, sometimes they pay you decently well, sometimes not, sometimes they compensate you with vouchers, or great goodie bags.

There are so many different type of companies that are also different in many ways. I have had my share of great generous companies that pay us and give us great goodie bags and then there are some... which make us go errmmm.... Don't ask me who or where because I am 'just saying'... and I am not going to name names to protect everyone's interest and pride.

MORE THAN JUST A DINING EXPERIENCE AT KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS!

~ Limited edition KRR merchandises now available in all restaurants nationwide ~

If you are a fan of collectables items, this may interest you...You can now explore more than just a dining experience and celebrate the coming New Year with its own brand of limited edition merchandises at Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR)!

The exclusive merchandises, which include the KRR Card - a stored value card (prepaid card), limited edition soup mugs and limited edition journals, reflect the brand’s commitment to celebrate Malaysia and Malaysians through healthy, hearty food served in all KRR restaurants.

A Taste of Heaven: Biggest Rooftop Food and Beverage Area in Malaysia

If you are looking for a romantic place to bring your spouse or date, you should seriously consider The Sky at One City. It feels surreal being able to dine there with amazing views and the feeling of being in the sky.

The amazing view....

The Sky at One City celebrated its grand opening recently, signalling a new chapter of the rooftop dining and leisure experience for One City mall. A product of careful planning and design, The Sky is established on the 10^th floor (rooftop) of the 16-level mall, inevitably an urban dining oasis in the Subang vicinity. 

Kids Gallery, the first kid’s departmental store opens in One City USJ

I was at the One City USJ recently to participate in the Grand Launch for Kids Gallery, the first kid's departmental store there!!! And it was really a pretty grand affair with celebrities and celebrity mums gracing the event along with VIPs and also the media.

Party of the Century

 When I first learned about the Party of the Century, I was hoping desperately to get invited, and when yours truly here was one of the fortunate few who scored an invite to the Party of the Century, I was ecstatic. 

When the night of the Party of the Century arrived, I was a bundle of nerves. The invitation card insisted that the dress code was strictly the Glamorous 1920s and I so did not want to be under dressed. 

Thankfully, I manage to pull off the look with some help from my friend Wendy who came to my rescue with spare clothing and some additional accessories.

How to save money via carpooling with TRIPDA

Chinese New Year is around the corner and you probably have not gotten your tickets? Or are you dreading the long boring ride back to your hometown? Or you could heading somewhere for a nice weekend and worried about the cost of petrol and toll?

What if I tell you a secret, there is an awesome solution to all these? You could actually get some people or friends to carpool with you and save some moolah/ money.

Cita Citata the new YouTube sensation from Indonesia

Cita Citata is something like Psy in Indonesia. She rose to fame with her single “Sakitnya Tuh Di Sini”, which became an anthem for some Indonesians. 

Cita Citata  was born in Bandung , on the August 14 1994 and is a singer and actress in Indonesia . She became popular since the song Tuh Pain Here was introduced in the soap opera Stealth Likes: Love Old Bersemi Back . She also played a role in that soap opera.

YOUTUBE SENSATION CALLS ON MALAYSIAN FANS

Youtube superstar and arguably the world’s most popular prankster, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, of Vitalyzdtv fame, recently made a visit to Kuala Lumpur to meet his fans. 

A horde of more than 2000 fans, including locals and tourists, thronged the grounds of KLCC’s park for a chance to get up close and take pictures with their idol.

FESTIVE MEALS TO CHERISH AT KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS

Yours truly was invited to try out the new Cherish meals menu at Kenny Rogers a few days ago. It was held at the new Encorp Strand Mall in Kota Damansara.

Soprano Laser Hair Removal at Face Factors Clinic

Being beautiful is every woman's dream, and it is always quite a challenge when you are not a natural beauty like Nur Fazura or the Duchess of Cambridge who has natural beauty even without any  makeup on. Most of us look frightful without any makeup. However with the right makeup and care, any women can be beautiful. All it takes is a little effort and more hard work. 

And that is why, it is said that there are no ugly women, only lazy ones. As women, it is of utmost importance to always take good care of yourself  so that you always look your best. 

12 Classic Disney Animated Princesses With The Perfect Actresses

Indonesian Artist and blogger Thomas Kurniawan did. He takes his favorite picks for iconic Disney roles and photoshops them into the perfect movie posters. The end result is pretty amazing and stunning as you can see...

1. Scarlett Johansson as Elsa in Frozen

Being a bookworm....

I love books. I am a certified bookworm. I can never live without books. They are my life.  

In my life I have read thousands of books. Some a couple of times , some a few times... 

On an average, I can read and finish a thick novel within 1-2 days... I would read it everywhere...In the car, in the train, anywhere and everywhere.

Yes, I am one of those airheads who has her head in some fantasy land and who actually prefer the company of books to people.

TNT MALAYSIA’S CHARITY HUNT RAISES RM 60,000 FOR THE FUTURE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

TNT is one of the world’s largest express delivery companies. On a daily basis, TNT delivers close to one million consignments ranging from documents and parcels to palletised freight. The company operates road and air transportation networks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. 

At the recent 2014 TNT Charity Hunt, 200 Malaysians got together for a good cause and raised a total of RM60,000 for the future leaders of tomorrow.

A New Era for Mammoth Empire - Empire City to hold a star-studded preview of the City of Lifestyle & Entertainment

Empire City, the 30 acre mixed use development in Damansara Perdana, is holding an exclusive preview on the 23rd of January 2015. In case you are wondering, it is the gigantic building on the left side of the road just before you turn into Mutiara Damansara if you are coming there from MRR or Sungai Buloh area..., after the turn to Penchala Link...



This vibrant City of Lifestyle & Entertainment aims to be the ultimate spot for meeting, dining, shopping and relaxing, all within a self-contained city that balances business with leisure. I am definitely so looking forward to checking this place out...

STEPPING UP THE FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES

MSD’s ‘Race to Goal’ event drives home the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle

in keeping diabetes at bay

Dozens of Malaysians were present at Lembah Kiara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail recently, all geared-up to get fit in the fight against diabetes. The public educational event, themed ‘Race to Goal’, was jointly organised by healthcare provider MSD in collaboration with Diabetes Malaysia (DM) (formerly known as Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia), and is part of the Living Well with Diabetes (LWWD) Campaign that emphasizes the need for increased diabetes awareness, education and prevention to Malaysians.

Held in conjunction with World Diabetes Day recently, ‘Race to Goal’ was not about racing to win, but about encouraging diabetics to stay on track and achieve their blood sugar goal. The event also aimed to raise awareness on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and the management of the disease through a series of fun, healthy and educational outdoor activities. During the event, MSD also presented a RM3,000 cheque to DM as part of MSD’s internal fund-raising T2DM campaign amongst healthcare professionals.

Quill City Mall's very grand Launching!!!

Quill City Mall, the latest prestigious landmark along Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, (right in front of the Sheraton Imperial Hotel) celebrated a very grand launching yesterday in colourful splendor. It was held on an auspicious day bearing significance to the mall's lot number- Lot 1018 with the event officiated by YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, the minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia.




The Minister was welcomed by Dato' Dr Jennifer Low, Group Managing Director, Dato' Michael Ong, Group Executive Director of the Quill Group of Companies, the Wind Orchestra and 24 Seasonal Drum Bands from Kuen Cheng High School and 18 lion dance troupes!!! I must say that was the most lion dances I seen in one place at a time!!! The Kuala Lumpur Mayor, YBhg Datuk Seri Hj Ahmad Phesal Hj Talib was also present.

Look Amazing in MELINDA LOOI APPARELS FOR CNY from ZALORA!!!

It is the time of year where we are all geared up to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. It is a time for visiting relatives, friends and your loved ones for a dinner gathering or spend some quality time is what makes the celebration worthwhile. 

The Chinese New  Year is a traditional and auspicious one, every detail has to be carefully planned much before the arrival of the day. For the Chinese people, clothing for the family are also carefully thought of well before the day so that people can look the best when they celebrate the Chinese New Year as they do not want to look ugly and invite negative vibes on the auspicious Chinese New Year day.

K-Much 1st Showcase in Malaysia

So yours truly and her little girl kid blogger Cutie Monkee was at the Quill City Mall for the Grand Launch which I will be sharing/ writing about next after this... and there was this hype over the new K-Pop group K-Much. 

To be honest,neither my little girl or I are such a big fan of K-Pop, but well, these guys are really quite neat.

How to grow your Twitter account fast

Started a new twitter account and  wondering how to get more followers fast? You really should consider Twiends.

Twiends is an amazing way to increase the amount of social users that you can connect with on a daily basis. I have been an active user of Twiends for the past few months  and I really benefited from it. From just a following of 600++ I have now grown my followers to 1000++ and counting.   I am here now to share with you how you can also benefit from using the amazing site.

I heard that you can purchase fake Twitter followers from other services, and as a social media influencer, and blogger, I must admit I was tempted by this but I did not do it once I learned about all the negative effects of bots and such. Besides , doing this probably might makes your account look big… but it could be a big waste of time and a pain to manage because it will really slow down your Twitter account and you risk your twitter account getting frozen too.. 

Chic, Compact and Capable: Capture Life’s Precious Moments With Nikon Spring 2015 COOLPIX

The latest COOLPIX range with sleek looks and an array of image enhancement features provide exciting ways to shoot and share great keepsakes

Photography is one of my passion, and photography for the everyday is now made more fun and fashionable, as Nikon Malaysia Sdn Bhd announced the release of the Spring 2015 COOLPIX digital cameras. 

They are so gorgeously designed to capture all memories and moments for family travels, special events or simply the not-to-miss expressions of loved ones. I love that the latest COOLPIX series are just so stylish and slim and fit effortlessly into my pocket.

The Spring COOLPIX packs the best high-performance features in compact cameras. From built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support, to autofocusing and HD movie recording, there is definitely a COOLPIX for every user.

THE CARD TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

~Kenny Rogers ROASTERS launches the KRR Card with extra bonuses to celebrate this New Year~

Do you know a great piece of news?

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR) lovers are about to receive more bonuses this weekend from the family-friendly mid-casual dining restaurant through the introduction of its latest KRR Card, a stored value card (prepaid card).

Among the first few to get their hands on the cards were some Malaysian celebrities who celebrate healthy living - which included former participant of Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia Season 1 who knows no fear, Arthur Tan; Malaysian national footballer, K. Reuben; beautiful rising star, Ruby Yap; to our very own bubbly radio personality, Fiqrie.

The Entertainer Malaysia 2015 Launches With New Merchants and More Value

Over 500 Buy One Get One Free offers can save you MYR 200,000 in 2015

Do you like to pamper yourself, or do you like dining in nice restaurants, hotels and the likes of it? I for one surely do, but it is an occasional treat because dining there can be a pretty costly affair. 

But... hey... what if there was a buy one and free one deal and you went to eat with your love one or bestie...and split the bill or so... itsn't that just awesome!!!! And the great news is there is!!! And in so many amazing restaurants, outlets, spas etc...

Yours truly was at the  launch of the Entertainer Malaysia 2015 at the Starhill Culinary Studio yesterday. If you do not yet know about the Entertainer, it provides lots of buy one get one free incentive offers from well-known dining, leisure, entertainment, beauty and hotel brands across the Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. 

Antabax & Hospital Sg Buloh Introduce The ABCs of Back-To-Back School Health For Better Hygiene Habits Among Students

 A new campaign that was jointly launched by Antabax and Hospital Sg Buloh has a simple life lesson for everyone to learn for their hygiene, health and happiness, which is to Always Be Clean (ABC).
 
The ABC of Back-To-School Health campaign  was launched at Hospital Sg Buloh,  aimed at inculcating better hygiene habits among Year One students by teaching them the basics of good hand hygiene, and giving them role models in the form of older students from Kelab Dr Muda to model their behavior on.
 
The ABCs of Back-To-School Health campaign will benefit three school in the Sungai Buloh area namely SK Bandar Baru Sg Buloh, SK Sg Buloh, SK Bkt Rahman Putra, equipping more than 3,000 students with the basics of hygiene that can be among the most effective methods to prevent the spread of communicable diseases that are spread via unclean hands.

(From L to R) Director of Hospital Sungai Buloh, Dr. Khalid Ibrahim, Antabax Mascot GermBuster & Group Product Manager, Personal Care & Household, Marketing Division, Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd, Ms Angeline Sim with students from SK Bandar Baru Sg Buloh,  SK Sg Buloh and SK Bkt Rahman Putra

Back to school 2015

Earlier this week, it was back to school for Malaysian school going children and also university /college students. About 4.88 million students in national schools throughout the country returned to school for the brand new school year.

The brand new school term for Malaysia was to have started on January 5 but was postponed for one week in because of the worst flood disaster that had badly affected several states in Peninsula Malaysia.

McDonald’s Malaysia and RMHC extend support and much needed help to flood victims

More than RM500,000 worth of aid in the form of cash donation and in kind to be donated for rebuilding efforts

McDonald’s is the world’s leading fast food restaurant with about 35,000 restaurants worldwide, serving more than 70 million customers daily in more than 100 countries.  In Malaysia, McDonald’s serves over 13.5 million customers a month at more than 260 restaurants nationwide.  

McDonald’s Malaysia and the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Malaysia  are extending their support to help families affected by the recent floods in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. As part of the initiative, collections for the months of January and February from all RMHC donation coin boxes found in McDonald’s restaurants will be channelled to the flood victims. Additionally, McDonald’s Malaysia is pledging to match every ringgit collected during the same period.

Nikon’s Ladies-only Meet Up

Nikon Malaysia organised an exclusively ladies-only affair to share the passion and love for photography

There is nothing I like better then to take photos and tell my own story from my photos be it from travel, family or even food. Yeap, I am definitely one of those annoying people who will feed the camera or the phone before I feed myself, especially if and when my surroundings and the food is lovely. Photography is all about telling your own story in the photo, if you can. Some people do not have that talent, I am not sure if I do, but I sure like to try.

Hundreds of Cartons of Ayam Brand™ Malaysian Favorites to Sustain Flood-Affected Families

Ayam Brand™, famed for its wide range of healthy and convenient, preservative-free canned products, has donated hundreds of cartons of its products to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) in its effort to aid flood victims across affected states.

Ayam Brand Human Resources Manager, Encik Mohd Daud Hj Ibrahim (left) with his team consolidating Ayam Brand products to aid flood victims

About depression

I have been having one of those dreary period of days where I am feeling pretty depressed because nothing goes the way it should.



According to Wikipedia, "depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being.People with depressed mood can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable or restless. They may lose interest in activities that were once pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions, and may contemplate, attempt or commit suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or reduced energy may also be present."

Muslim girl kissed by pop idol becomes victim of cyber bullying

Hmmm... a Muslim Malay fan girl gets a few minutes of special attention - gets kissed on the forehead and hugged by her celebrity idol and comes out the victim of viral cyber bullying....



There are way too many moral police around, that something so small becomes a big huge issue and I just bet it started off because a couple of other K-Pop fans who did not get selected started with the photos and videos out of jealousy. Isn't that just like the Malay culture of "Perasaan Hasad Dengki" aka enviousness that someone else got just a little more luckier then them.

Food Review: Capital Cafe in Jalan TAR

The Capital Cafe is located in a narrow shoplot along the busy Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Even with the pretty old fashion bright yellow signage, you might miss the shop among the hustle and bustle of Jalan TAR. It is located right opposite Bonia /Sogo. Stepping into this cafe/restaurant here is like stepping into the past.

Product Review: Arlésienne L'Occitane Velvet Hand Cream

Daring and gracious, the woman of Arles encompasses the beauty of Provence. Elusive and attractive, she leaves a fragrant trail bursting with color and life, that lingers wherever she goes. L'OCCITANE celebrates the beauty and refinement of this iconic woman with Arlésienne, their latest fragrance collection; a subtle bouquet of rose for her grace, sweet violet for her mystery and saffron for her temperament. 

5 of the cutest Panda Videos

The unique markings on the giant panda, makes it resemble a huge living teddy bear, made this animal into the symbol of the fight for the preservation of endangered species. 



The panda is actually a bear.  An odd looking bear, but a real bear, yeah... it's real! The panda species appeared about 12 million years ago, and the oldest known panda species,  called the Ailuropoda microta, was half the size of the current panda species. Then there was the Ailuropoda melanoleuca, which  lived 2-3 million years ago, and had the same appetite for bamboo. A supposedly more recent panda species, which roamed the earth about less than a million years ago, was bigger than the current species. Many fossil remains of the panda are associated with the fossil elephant genus Stegodon. 

How to catch Piranhas....

Even when from the moment these teeny tiny baby piranhas hatch from their microscopic eggs, they are already armed and dangerous. Baby piranhas will eat tiny crustaceans, fruits, seeds, and aquatic plants. 

Upon reaching 1.5 inches in length they start eating the fins and flesh of other fish that swim too closely to them. When they grow larger they will to venture out in groups (shoals) of about 20 fish where they use a variety of hunting strategies to kill and eat their prey. 

Actually, they don't kill their prey first, they just start eating the victim alive - that's what makes them so scary. Adult piranha is also known to eat their own babies. 

Amazing savings with iPrice

Most women love to shop, nothing makes a woman happier then some self indulgence at the store whether it is a real store in the mall or an online store. There are so many online stores nowadays catering to shopaholics from all over, namely amazing stores like Groupon, Lazada, Zalora and a whole lot more