[MONOLOGUE] From Ink to Insight

 

Looking at this photo again, I can still hear the hum of that old iMac and the scratch of my pen on paper. Music dari YouTube as background, probably some movie soundtrack to keep the brain alive. This was 2011, bah, the year I decided to re-start my Master’s journey. That photo, caught in mid-thought, was from the time I sat down and told myself, “Kalau kau mau maju, kau kena mula balik.” It felt like walking into the deep end — full of hope but not sure if I’d float.

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Sorry for the long no updates. I'm currently busy trying to keep myself in pace between works, and projects (with a friend) lately. It feels so nice to be able to collaborate with my friend again, and we're doing a project to help those who have online business to expose their products, as well as for customers to be able to find the things that they are looking for.

Tips: Pick the Mascara for You

When it comes to mascara, we all speak by different techniques. What’s important is that when you put the mascara on, it works its magic and makes you feel fabulous. In a nutshell, I love mascara because it is the only thing that would give me those flirty looking eyes by framing them with long full lashes. Plus, mascara is a must have make-up that would make my eyes bigger... like Sailormoon! LOL!

Shopping: Da Lish Cosmetics

"I wanted to know what the ingredients were in my makeup and where they came from..."

- Melanie Cruickshank, founder, Da Lish Cosmetics Inc.

Da Lish Cosmetics is a Canadian-based beauty line that focus on offering rich anti-oxidant beauty products without the use chemical ingredients such as phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, GMO’s, gluten or sulfates. Most of their beauty products come from locally sourced ingredients such as shea butter, sunflower seed oil, and rosemary leaf (just to name a few) to ensure that your skin benefits from its use over time. 

Shopping: Mishkka

Mishkka is another Malaysian online boutique founded in 2010. I stumbled upon this online boutique while I was browsing for some information for my next upcoming articles (still searching for the information at the time of writing this). The offer a one-of-a-kind clothing line to distinct themselves from other existing online boutiques. Mishkka is currently offering free delivery within Malaysia, and they do have some items on sale, too! Price? They are tagged at a very affordable price!

Let Me Get My Girly Shit: All About Facial Mask

Do you use facial masks as part of your skincare routine? I love facial masks, and I personally believe that it is the easiest way to pamper your skin without having to spend a lot of money on skincare products. Apart from it, facial masks never fail to give your skin with a big boost without fuss! Whether it is a cream, peel-off, or sheet based facial mask, I always find that facial mask is a great way to de-stress myself as well as enjoying other benefits from this one easy application. I usually put on my facial mask before bedtime since I'm not keen at applying night cream on my face as it would only leave my skin oily in the next morning. These are some of the facial masks which I would recommend you (and some of them are on sale right now!). 

Book: More Mothers - A Children’s Bedtime Story

'More Mothers' by Scott Cramer

When Morley wishes for more mothers, he gets exactly what he wishes for, plus a whole lot more.
"More Mothers is a delightfully funny story that children will want to read over and over again," Linda Bozzo, award-winning children's author
"LOL," Summer Graham, mother of seven
"An adorable, humorous story for children and mothers alike," Dr. Cherrell Shelley-Robinson, senior lecturer, children's literature
Available in Japanese (ASIN: B00MX40U7O), Portuguese (ASIN: B00N3X3UPS) and German (B00NGHUSUG) 

Rants: Eat, Sleep and Breathe the Internet

When Abraham Maslow published a paper on the hierarchy of basic human needs in 1943, the theory only states four (4) needs that must be met before self-actualization can be achieved, i.e. psychological, safety, belonging, and self-esteem. However, considering with the current trends and technology advancement, Maslow's theory needs to be modified by including WiFi as part of human needs to complete the whole self-actualization.

Community: Help Pitas to Build Road

When there is a scarcity in the infrastructure, it means nearly all the rural population are forced to depend on their own subsistence farming for their own food and monetary income. Investment in development and maintenance road infrastructure would contribute towards trade development because road infrastructure opens up unconnected regions to trade and investment. Not only it would improve access to goods, services and employment opportunities, but also leads to sustainable growth and development of the economy which arises due to the multiplier effects of government spending on infrastructure in the economy.

I Wish I'd Said That!

Sometimes I get frustrated as I look at my Facebook timeline. People complaining, insulting, arguing, and keep on re-posting sensitive issues over the Facebook. I would love to see a positive one - with encouraging, and inspiring ones - Enough to make me think that the day is just another challenging phase of life. Rather than wasting my time on Facebook, I'd rather read blogs written by people who share beautiful pictures, sayings, stories, or even ideas with anyone who's willing to look. I believe that they wanted to keep an archive of everything that is important to them - What they believe in, who they believe in, and basically the things that make them feel alive.

Contest: Sunsilk Menemanimu

Sunsilk is having a contest in conjunction with its 15th year of celebration. The contest is open to all Malaysians to tell their hijab journey with Sunsilk, and their aspirations which they would love to achieve in a more creative way. The winner will bring home RM20,000 worth of cash for them to achieve their aspirations. 

Let Me Get My Girly Shit: Handbag

A woman cannot live without her handbag. It's part of trophy of femininity - We put almost everything inside there (you can say we even have spare tampons or G-string inside there). Like the kangaroo’s pouch, it seems part of all we are. You can be sure that a woman has been kidnapped or murdered if the handbag is left behind and the woman is nowhere to be found. If you ask me what's one thing that I cannot live without, besides chocolate of course, my answer would be "It’s a fabulous handbag!"

Shopping: Avenue86 Mall

Here's an online shop which I love to go whenever I would like to buy some cutie things for myself (or friends). It has been opening its online doors to its customers since 2012, and it is operated by Avenue Eighty Six Enterprise (rest assured, this online shop is registered). What's so special about this shop? Avenue86 offers more than 1,000 ready stocks in their website, which means you do not have to wait longer (unless you wanted a back order for items that are no longer available in their website). All orders will be delivered within 3 working days (as long as SkyNet or PosLaju is on business) from the date you've made the payment. They accept payment via MOLPay (Online Payment), Online Transfer, ATM transfer, Cash Deposit, Interbank Transfer or PayPal. What's more? Avenue86 offers free delivery within West Malaysia for order purchase above RM86.00, and order purchase above RM126.00 for East Malaysia, provided that you buy products with Free Shipping label only (yang ada lori warna biru).

Contest: Innosense 'Answer & Win' Facebook Contest

In conjunction with August- the Breastfeeding month, the Innosense 'Answer & Win' Facebook Contest is back again! This time the prizes are greater! Check it out! 

Prizes

• Grand Prize: 5 x Innosense Ultimate Starter Set worth RM799
• 1st Runner Up: 5 x Innosense Electric Breast Pump worth RM599
• 2nd Runner Up: 5 x Innosense Newborn Starter Set worth RM159

Contest period: 1 - 31 August 2014

Starbucks Moment

I seldom spend some times to enjoy the Frappuccino at Starbucks and when I do, I would love to hang there with my Hubby. We would sit there for hours and chat about anything. Our favourite spot is in front of the counter where we find it's rather siok and comfy. Siok enough to cubuk how the staff are doing their work. Macam mysterious shopper lah bah pula kalau begitu.

The Churchgoers

Image000091: The crowds… (via Photos from DavelynneDR)

Here's a photo taken during Sabbath day @ Menggatal Seventh-Day Adventist Church on 20 October 2007. It's an old photo but I still love all photos taken using my Canon 400D.

Uncredited

I found out the same photo with they've cropped off the 'photographer's name' from this photo. It's pretty sad but I assume that they have no knowledge about it. At least I know that they love my photo sampai guna untuk diorang punya sendiri. Hahahahahah!

Tom Yum Gai (Chicken Tomyum Soup)

Hubby was craving for Tom Yum soup, and he told me that he planned to go tapau after he finished with his workout. I told him just to come home straight from the gym as I'm going to make him a Tom Yum soup. Here's the recipe which I modified a bit (sebab tidak banyak raw materials yang ada dalam dapur). You can get the original recipe here.

The Mirror Test

Jeffrey Hayzlett is an accomplished marketer, and a successful businessman. He was a Vice President and CMO of Kodak. He's not a novel in marketing, and I admire his vast experience. A friend from Goodreads recommends me to read this as he found out that I'm more interested in Marketing, and Management subject.