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The Best of You 101

July 06, 2014

“最好的你”运动呼吁公众前来分享呈献出最好的自己的个人经历

由 Julie’s 呈献的社会运动渴望为每天生活中的英雄喝彩并让社会充满美好及感恩之情
马来西亚与新加坡,2014 年 6 月 16 日 – 继最近于 2014 年 6 月 1 日推行的“最好的你” 运动,饼干厂商——朱莉饼干如今呼吁大众前往 http://www.the-best-of-you.com ,分享各自有关最好的自己的个人故事、事物与经历。

“最好的你”运动顾问苏子宏先生表示:“生命中那些看似渺小的行动及成就,往往被我们所忽视及遗忘。实际上,那些才是对我们而言最具意义的事——它们标记着我们的努力及我们热爱生命的证据。同样重要的是,我们必须抽出时间来认识及认同自己及其他人的努力与成就。”

这项运动希望人们能够在繁忙的生活中,抽出时间来认识与理解那些带出他们最好的自己
的经验。通过促进每个人对自己的肯定,这项运动希望启发一个充满正能量的社会,为每
天那些无论是大或小的成就与里程碑喝彩。

新加坡 Families for Life 会议员 Brian Liu 先生表示:“这项‘最好的你’运动为我们每天与家人分享简单日常事项的事情提供一个很好的连接。它鼓励我们停下脚步去感恩,感谢那些为我们牺牲并造就最好的我们的人。今年,我们欢庆国际家庭年,我们希望能够透过这些故事去激发每个家庭都能以独特的方式去表达感谢与感恩之情。”

今年,在社会及家庭发展部(MSF)的支持下,国际家庭年(IYF)将会迎接 20 周年庆。届时,将全年举办以加强兄弟情谊及建立和谐家庭为目的的一连串活动。
除了国际家庭年以外,志同道合的合作伙伴还包括 MINDS Lee Kong Chian Gardens School (LGS)与 Yellow Ribbon Project Singapore (YRP)。他们亦希望通过“最好的你”运动去激发具有包容性的社会,能够张开双臂接受整个社会,包括支持智能障碍者、前犯罪与他们的家庭。

让个人故事去激励他人

“最好的你”运动宗旨在于,给自己一个机会回答“谁是最好的你?”如此一来,人们便能看清究竟是什么帮助启发及造就了最好的自己。届时,人们可以于 thebestofyou.my 分享个人故事,或向对自己具重大意义的人致敬。
参与者可以选择自己的提交方式与形式,包括提交个人叙述、短诗、引述、短片甚至是音
乐作品。实际物品如照片、纪念品、雕塑、珠宝或任何能够呈献故事精髓的用具也被接
受。

这项社会运动亦邀请你透过日常言行与举止,去激发、表示与传达“最好的你”之精神。你可将照片上载到面子书及 Instagram,同时记得使用#TheBestOfYou 标签。

“最好的你”作品展览会

这项运动将于 2014 年 10 月 22 日至 26 日在新加坡 Marina Square,及 10 月 28 日至 11 月 2 日在 Main Concourse, The Curve 举办具意义性的展览会。被选出的作品将被展出,提交作品的截止日期为 2014 年 8 月 31 日。

“最好的你”运动北京
这项运动于 2014 年 4 月份中旬,由一系列促使人们回答“她是谁?”的 4 个人物故事揭开序幕。这些故事中的“她”允许公众看清是谁对他们的生活产生了影响,是什么事物或行为带出了他们最好的自己。
2014 年 6 月 1 日,官方网站 thebestofyou.my 正式启动,呈献 4 个不同故事与人物,为 “她是谁?”提供了让人深思的答案。

故事讲述一个改过自新的前罪犯 Hui,通过帮助别人找回自己;社会工作者 Firdaus 深受自己所照顾的 De Silva 女士所启发;全职母亲、妻子和企业家 Janice 全心全意地去掌握生活;及来自单亲家庭的 8 岁男童 Max 投入于兼顾家庭与学业的生活。每一个故事都在描述他们各自的生活经历、考验及苦难,同时更促使关注问自己:“谁是最好的你?”
这些故事皆在为每天看似微不足道的努力而喝彩庆祝。“最好的你”运动希望灌输个人肯
定这份正能量。最终,它希望能够激发人们去找寻及珍惜最好的自己,同时能够为别人带
出他们各自最好的自己。
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A Minor Car Tragic Break In

June 22, 2014

As some of you may know already. On Tuesday, my car was broken into.

It was a very horrifying experience for me even though it may be just a minor incident for anyone else.

At 9pm after my dinenr at Taman Megah, I went to a local sundary shop to buy some groceries. It was located next to Fatty Crab, one of the famous where-to-eat place in Kuala Lumpur and there were loads of people around outside waiting for seats. I parked my car (driver side facing towards the mainroad) at the main road, and went down to grab some stuff. I left my car for only about 10 minutes.

As I walked towards my car, I did not notice anything unusual or anyone near enough. I unlock my car remotely and got into my car. As usual I would place my handbag in the middle compartment. Right as I looked up, I saw this

I was stunned and shocked for about 5-10 seconds not knowing how to react and i instantly looked around to see if there was anyone nearby or hiding in the backseat of my car as well.

I locked my car, started my engine and started moving because I felt it was better than staying and being still. Not knowing whether or not to make a police report or whatso. I made phone calls and kept moving around. Little did I know, my uncle whom I stay with was at the same row of shops as well!!!

Nothing was stolen as they did not manage to take anything. And no I did not have any valuables in the car.

They did not manage to break in successfully. As I have installed the security anti-smash film. It took them longer and requires much harder work. They were pros and smart and knew what and how to do it.

P/S my car alarm did not go off as they did not hit the car alarm wiring system.

I remember driving back home that night and to the workshop the next day to hear crackling noises of the window glass and until today, I still fear those noises. And everytime when I close my doors, I feel it being fragile.

I fixed my car the next day. But there was nothing much I can do about it. I wouldn’t and cant imagine how would it have been, if I was in the car or stuck in traffic. The fear is something no man or woman can handle at such sudden attack. But all I can say is. Keep calm. Take a deep breathe. And think instead of panic! Talk to yourself and maybe it helps to clear your mind. But do not be a mess and panic in situations. Stay safe.

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Money or Passion?

June 16, 2014

Recently there has been a topic.

Passion or money?

Money, power and fame is something that many of us chase after. We turn into someone who we are not really. Without realizing it, the monster or devil inside overtakes you.

Im not trying to speak deep or be all philosophy and all that. But its something that has been bugging me. I’ve been asked this question many times. Passion or money?

I would always say passion. Then I get a respond “yea! Cause you never know how it feels to be poor to realize how important money is.”

First things first, I did not and never say money is not important. But I was given a choice to pick between two. And yes I have had moments where I am down to RM1 in my wallet for the whole week or two. You can say I dont know how it feels to be poor all you want. But this is me, you don’t know what I have been through.

I’ve been through a phase where I felt money was so important to me. With money, you get fame and status, with fame and status, you get power. So it all starts with money. But….

how much is enough?

When you have rm1, you would want rm100, and when you have that. You would go for rm1000 and to million and billions.

You hear so many stories on how fathers work double jobs or so hard and late for money, and end up not spending time with their families.

So I came up to this conclusion myself. People like that dont know how to love. There is no balance and in their mind, its all about money, fame and power. And they see nothing else. Why chase for a mansion with three floors and swimming pool and maybe even a lift in your house with maybe a ferrari and two or three merce and bmw and constantly changing cars every two three years. Or appear on articles and be known wherever you go? Im not talking bout people who were born with a silver spoon. But young people, generation-y people are all having that same dream. They want to achieve their goals and dreams before getting married or thinking of others.

What about building a future together?? Rather than building a future alone? Many people who chase money over passion often hurt people around then without realizing it.

So reflect on yourself, think what you really need and not what you want more. Be who you are and dont change to “fit-in”. Because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind. You always hear stories and quotes on how true friendship or true love can be tested and known when you are in trouble.

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GWENBEAUTY | FAIRY BEAUTY: FAIRY WHITEZ/BLOSSOM

June 02, 2014

By now, most of us would have heard about collagen drinks or Q10 drinks and all that anti-aging, or slimming and skin benefit drinks. I’ve never really gotten the chance to try it out as I have always doubt the taste and trust me, I was given a few samples, and i wasn’t a fan of it.

Hishop has sponsored me a 1 month supply of Fairy Whitez. Previously they have sponsored me the Fairy Blossom and this time it is the Fairy Whitez. So today I will be reviewing it as well as giving it a little comparison between the Fairy Whitez and Fairy Blossom.

Firstly, one box contains 10 bottles. Each bottle is 22ml. So a bottle a day and a box would last you a month. It’s very convenient small and easy to carry around.

See how the Fairy Blossom (above) and Fairy Whitez (below) fits into my hand? It’s small and handy and you can finish it in one large sip.

So after seeing all the products, what is Fairy Whitez or Fairy Beauty really?

Taken from their website, and the brochure that comes in every box. It explains who and what Fairy Beauty is. Magical effect in just 30 days (1 box). provided you consume everyday of course. It is also safe, scientifically proven, effective and it is also halal (if you were wondering) as this is produced and manufactured in Malaysia.

So if you are or have any concerned of what certificates and labels do they have, here is it. Or you could even go to their website for more information.

Now into the main topic, What does Fairy Whitez and Fairy Blossom do?
As you can see in the list above (taken from the website) it claims that Fairy Whitez can lighten your skin tone, reduce pigmentation, prevent acne & pimples and give your skin much more moisture.
Whereas for Fairy Blossom, it gives your body a firm, brash enlargement, relieve menopause and menstrual cramps. (so girls, how important is this for you?)

I can’t say which is much popular because both is equally good and effective but from a little research I did among my friends, many who are below 25 would go for Fairy Whitez and only those who are much more concerned with their weight, breast and monthly cramps would go for Fairy Blossom. For me? I feel that both is a perfect combination. You can switch alternatively between days.

What are the ingredients in each of Fairy Whitez/Blossom?

As you can see both holds different active ingredients, and each of them gives you different benefits and different outcome. So if you are looking for better skin, radiance, flawless skin, bye bye to pigmentation, sensitive skin, acne, and blackheads. Then Fairy Whitez would be for you. If you are looking for skin rejuvenating, vitally, anti-aging, mood swing, and improving your overall internally, then it would be Fairy Blossom for you. But if you want all the benefits, get both.

What caught my attention wasn’t the whitening or the bust firming, well you get that a lot in other products that ‘claims’ to do it. but first, HOW many of them actually work and taste good? Secondly, how many of them gives you other benefits asides those? I was firstly attracted to the Salmon Placenta. Flip a magazine or newspaper and you will see ads on Sheep-placenta or goat-placenta or whatever animal placenta they can provide you. But firstly, what benefit does all those animals provide you? One thing we all know is that, Salmon is very good for us.

You may google “benefits of salmon” and you get loads of articles and how-to website telling you what sort of benefits you get out of it. For salmon placenta, you get to improve your skin flexibility and firmness while reducing wrinkles and increasing skin moisture. That means reducing dry skin to improve skin texture and smoothness. Skin rejuvenation and anti-aging, finer skin texture and balanced toned colour. Improve skin blood circulation and improvement in skin elasticity, thickness, reduction of wrinkles, lightening of facial pigmentation and refining of facial pores. Promote cell regeneration, regenerated cells, tissues, and organs. Vast improvement in immune system. Enhancement in stamina and energy level of body .Boost up sexual drive with endurance and vitality. And all the other benefits that salmon placenta can give you. But one thing for sure, it’s not an overnight miracle but more like a long-term supplement.

My thoughts.
I’ve been on this for two months, and i can say, I have much more energy, skin looks brighter. but i can’t say if it is because of that or because of my skincare as well. I don’t expect an overnight miracle whitening, if not, can you imagine an overdose case? You’d be white and pale as ghost, like you just bleached your face or something. LOL.
Definitely would recommend and give it a try. Every women needs to take care of themselves. Prevention is better than cure.
Taste wise? I prefer it being chilled, because of the salmon placenta, and all that concentrated essence, drinking it at room temperature makes my whole body HOT. and I personally don’t like and don’t enjoy hot or warm drinks. The Fairy Whitez taste like concentrated berries and the Fairy Blossom taste like apply and yam.

Price wise, it is RM89 per box. so that comes down to RM0.89 per bottle.

If you are keen on trying this product, you can head over to hishop.my as they are currently having a promotion.
Buy 2 boxes and get 4 bottles FREE! for only RM178 (no shipping fee if you purchase at hishop)

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I hope this blog has been informative and has helped out many of your seeking for solutions and comparison.

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Caviar Cream Leave In Hair Perfector - Alterna CC Cream for your hair [Review]

May 12, 2014

We have all heard of BB creams and CC Creams for face. But have you ever heard of CC Cream for your hair?? Well, you might and might not have..

Today I would be reviewing you a CC cream for hair.

Usuall, CC Cream stands for "Cover Complexion" or "Color Correcting"or "Complete Correction"; it all depends on what the brand calls it. For this CC cream for your hair, it is call the 'CAVIAR CREAM'.

Caviar, also known as fish eggs, is one of the best and expensive ingredient for anti-aging. And not often we come across a product that we can afford and get off the shelves without thinking that contains Caviar. But THIS Caviar Cream for your hair? It is definitely worth investing in it.

Those we know me would have known how I bleached my hair and change the colours of my hair. I even have chemical meltdown before, whereby my hair just melts and fall off it's root or breaks by itself, like literally just touching it. Conditioner is useless to me, I use treatment and hair mask as my daily conditioner.

So when I came across this Caviar Cream at Sephora Malaysia. I was a little bit skeptical in the beginning. Not knowing or if it is just the labels, packaging and all that, there wasn't any advertisement and I haven't heard of it before. But there was a tester there and i just tested it out on one side of my hair. .... and i left.

Few hours later, i walked around the mall realising that one side of my hair was tamer than the other, which was the side i applied the cream. I was amazed and couldn't decide whether or not to purchase it. In the end, I did. (LOL.. how else would i be doing a review right??)

So the Caviar Cream CC Cream is by a brand call Alterna Haircare. It comes in a 74ml pump tube. (quite interesting and thumbs up for that) I have always fancy pump tubes, it's a really love and hate kind of situation. But it always gives me that fancy feeling. Maybe just cause it's different.

For a 74ml tube size, it fits in my hands perfectly.

List of ingredients that they have stated out.

One thing is that, they claim to be

Free Of: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Color, Paraffin, Gluten, DEA/TEA, Mineral Oil & Petrolatum

It's a plus there cause we all know how Parabens and Sulfates harms your skin and hair. One thing is that, Silicon IS in this product, so for those who are aware of it, maybe you don't like it, or you are allergic to it. Take note.

This product claims to be a miracle leave-in product that delivers 10 benefits in one easy step and in one product; leaving hair perfect polished.

*taken from the sephora website about it.

So how do i like it overall?

One thing I can say that, it is amazing. It is not oily and doesn't make my hair greasy and flat at the end of the day even though it still manages to tame my hair. There are many hair products that I have tried where it gives me smoothness but flattens my hair and gives me that greasy scalp look, which i HATE the most. SO I was really amazed with the result. Another plus point is that it doesn't have that sticky residue on my hands after applying them.

Another thing about this product is the scent. It smells different, maybe it's the citrus, there is a hint of lemon, but yet it is not strong. So those who are sensitive to scents, fear not.

I am amazed with this product because it is also heat protecting and UV protecting. I can style my hair or go under the sun with no fear. Many of us are aware of how much damage the sun can do to our skin, but now much are aware of what the sun can do to our hair as well. In the end of the day, my hair is better, bouncier, much more airy and doesn't feel weighed down.

So if you're looking for an anti-again hair cream, why not give this a try? Prevention is always better than cure, we all take good care of our skin, but how many of us bother about our hair?