Was watching tv with Jungle Boy on a lazy Sunday evening until I got pretty annoyed that the audio was a tad too loud for my liking.

Me: "Hey... TV too loud! U deaf is it??"
Jungle Boy: "I deaf not becoz of TV.. is becoz u nag at me until I become deaf."
Me: "What the... !@#$%&!"

A typical day at the Jungle household as u can see.

****

Have u heard this before?
One of my favourites by the late King of Pop.
Absolute genius.

Why dun they make music like this anymore?
:(



Off to watch tv (again...!)
Yes, I am unbashfully a tv addict I admit.
:p

Off for a quick swim in the morning after yoga and then its following Jungle mummy to go buy New Year goodies!
Back soon, love.

Take care.
God bless.

xoxo
elaine73

p.s U noe the song is about his pet rat Ben right?
:)

I cant cook to save my life.
With the exception of maggie mee goreng, I tried to cook rice once a long time ago only for me and Jungle Boy to end up eating porridge coz silly me had put too much water in the cooker.
Heehee.

But recently I like making spaghetti for a quick meal!
U can get Lazy Gourmet meals from selected Cold Storages, and all u do is to cook the pasta and add the sauce in.

Sometimes me and Jungle Boy cook it for supper, throwing in a minestrone or mushroom soup for fun.
:)

We've tried the Alfredo, the Meatball ones, but I do like the original Bolognese best.


(Of coz this picture is taken from the website.. I dun have any white plates at home!)

Random pics when I went out dating with Jungle Boy.
My pong pong hair.



I do up my hair with a small kiamp kiamp.
I dun really add any product to it but sometimes if its very humid outside, I spray some hairspray to keep it neat.
For those interested in the tutorial, u can go to my seach bar at the side (under my archive section) and search for 'KIAMP HAIR'.
:)

We had our dinner at White Dog Cafe in Vivocity, a place that I have often gone with my girlfriends for coffee in the afternoon.
Its a casual dining place, but I like the seats near the window, - overlooking Sentosa.

I took a picture of the setting sun.



The food we had that night, we also had some mushroom soup and the bill was slightly above $70.
Initially I wanted to go Food Republic but this stupid boyfriend of mine, knowing that it was my treat, - had gamely refused to go anywhere else!
He bery kns lorrrr.

But I know he really likes burgers, early early know I pull him go Carl's Junior hor.



I came across this at the bookshop.
How true.
:)



Busy watching BEYOND THE REALM OF CONSCIENCE!
Almost every episode got people die oneeeeee.



The twists, the plots and the scheming of the imperial ladies make this show very very exciting but scary to watch at the same time!
But I likey.
Coz they wear pretty clothes and have nice nice makeup too!
:p

Heehee, ok bye sweets have to go work later.
Back to reply tags and then more.

Take care all.
God bless.

xoxo
elaine73

"Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live."
- Author Unknown

EDITED TO REPLY TAGS

pinky: Hi pinky!My leather jacket is 100% leather and is from Herve Leger. And no, my trench doesnt come with fur lining, but its thick enough for winer though. :)

kai: Thank u! And yes.. nothing beats the feeling of being with loved ones. N Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Jace: Hahahha coz u hate jay chou so much.. must be ur ex-bf ma!:p

Esther: U can buy shou bao for me..! I like to eat them very much! Heheheh!

polarie: Omg u went japan!!! Im like so jealous can! Did u come back bankrupt or something? Tee hee the yen is so high now nearly died when I went there for work on New yr eve!

Angeline: Will be posting up info on my stylist at the end of the page.

piepie: Thank u babe! How r u? :D

evilin: Ure welcome babe! Hope ur bf like wat u did for him! :p

iryn: I use ALLURE n CHANCE by chanel. :)

jojo: Thanks babe! I got it from FOREVER21 in Los Angeles.

anon: Thanks for pointing it out! :D

BFFMiko: Thanks BFF muacks!

missy: Hahahha we are PLANNING.. but nothing concrete yet! p.s Jungle Boy saving money for wedding!

Tingy: Its at 313 @ Somerset. Called Pocket full of Posies aka Greenhouse Cafe.

Florence: U're welcome babe!

Pinky: LOL! Its just a small small car! :)

shanie: Its at 313 @ Somerset. Called Pocket full of Posies aka Greenhouse Cafe. My software is called Photoscape.

jas: Hehehehe thanks dearie!

Cheryl: I go to Iputa at Far East Plaza. Tel: 67357073

Victoria: Im posting details of the stylist at the end of this post! :D

mui: Pimples on forehead might be caused by stress or even something as simple as having fringe. Do take care by using a non alcohol based toner after washing face and a moisturiser that is suitable for u. I use clinque but its toner has some alcohol in it thou. Rem to drink more water as u might be 'heaty' too. I used to break out whenever I am heaty so sometimes I like drinking herbal tea from medical shops. Take care!

cheryl: (-_-)'' Hahhahaha my frends all call me ah gua actually! They will find this hilarious I swear!

Sue: My company puts up at Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Tsa Tsui but I like Mongkok area too! Will try to ask my BFF for hotel's name coz I cant rem wat our hotel is called when we went there for holiday last year. :)

kate: Hey dear! I've listened to u! There is a search button now! :D

anon: But I like tucker max.. :P

fate: Yes. :D

crystal: Hi babe! I use PHOTOSCAPE.

twinkle: Haha, not answering that question. :p

emi: Its similar to the one I've showed in my latest post (jan 29) Do look for 'KIAMP HAIR' for the tutorial in the search engine. Hope it helps!

bubblegum: I like them! But alittle uncomfortable when I wear it for longer hours.

April: Thanks dear! Never call out to me! :(

weili: OMG yes! Its me lor!!! Heng u never say " Wah who is this ah gua??" :P

cindy: Will be posting up details of my stylist later! :D

elyn: Ya my 1st pair of Havaianas too!! Can u imagine outside selling for $59.90?? :/

Thats all folks!
And if u are interested to know where I did my hair, its called COLOR BAR at 1 Jln Jamal
Singapore 457591 (Opposite Shell Siglap)
Contact : 64411136 and look for IVY LIU. (off on wednesdays)

Take care all!
Going to work, byeeeee!

Ooooh!
How is everyone?? :D
Been in a great mood recently, loveeee hearing all the dong dong ching songs in malls!
CNY is coming and Im so excited.

Crazily putting on weight by gorging on pineapple tarts everyday!
Went for a stretchfit class this morning coz I slept so early last night!
Mornings are great for driving, the air smell like dew.
:D

Eagerly waiting for my new Havainas from SLIPPAK.BLOGSPOT!

I wear flip flops all the time becoz I drive bare-footed.
And also its so much easier to go kai kai when Im in flats rather than heels.

Havaianas have always been the choice of celebrities world-wide becoz of their stylish design and great comfort so imagine my delight when I came across SLIPPAK!

I ordered these.
Gold Havaianas
$29 a pair.



Celebrities and their choice of Havaianas!
I really dig those pink ones too!







And thanks to the kind people of SLIPPAK, they are offering everyone here FREE REGISTERED MAIL FOR 2 OR MORE SLIPPERS simply by quoting elaine73 in your orders!

Absolutely heart these too!
Strawberry Havaianas
$29



Do remember to take a look!
I love flippy flops..

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Im off to go shopping coz Jungle Boy is a big stubborn boy who refuses to go try on anything for CNY!
Sigh.. so Im his personal maid-cum-shopper lor what to do.

But its ok!
Shopping is great for the soul.

Bye everyone!
Love.



p.s At $29 per pair, I do think its a great steal.
Visit SLIPPAK now to grab a pair before sizes run out!

Back soon to reply tags.
I know.. I know Im such a slow coach!
Dun be angry, U know I've read it all.
xoxoxo

:p

The previous entry was done at 5am in the morning coz I woke up and couldnt go back to sleep.
I finished it at around 9am (between doing up the pics and watching tv at the same time.. all while blogging.) and woke the Jungle pig up to go to work.
And while he was brushing his teeth, I hovered near the sink lamenting how hungry I was.
"Lets go eat prawn noodles at Siglap then!" came the weirdly enthusiastic reply from a not-so-breakfast person.
God, I love that man.
:)

Edited to add:
If u are really, really, really bored and have nothing better to do on the weekends, here's one of my favourite bloggers of all time Tucker Max!
I read him religously a long long time ago, and forgot all about him until last week when I came across his book in the bookshop in Los Angeles.
Parental guidance advised.

Bye!
Going off to bed again.

Hellooooooo people!
The weekend is coming but I'll be off for work and sadly missing a friend's birthday at Sentosa.
The alcoholics are having a wine-tasting session but its no love lost becoz I've stopped drinking some time ago.
Now I look at whiskey and I dunno where the charm's gone to.

Sometimes life's weird.
Things that u would have appreciated in the past might not be of any interest as u grow up and change.
Its exactly like that with regards to clubbing for me.

I used to be the biggest party animal but now all I wanna do is sleep by 12midnight.
Or watch The Simpsons with Jungle Boy.

I noe...!
We've became such boring people I wonder why Im still blogging.
:/

But hang in there... I have skin tips and a great blogshop to introduce in this entry!
:D

Some pics when I was in the states last week.
In the car.



Not alot coz I was er.. busy eating.. or talking.. or shopping!
:p

My wonderful colleagues and I decided on a road trip to the factory outlet at Desert Hills!
We (ahem, the guys actually) rented a SUV and drove up 2 and a half hours all the way to go cheap shopping!

There were hardly anybody becoz perhaps the holidays are over and people would have bought whatever they wanted sometime ago.
But go during the christmas season and u'll be in a mad rush for everything!
And in the factory outlets.. its fastest fingers first!

Be slow and its gone.
Try to think about it and its gone.

Maybe there's where my shopping mantra "Rather buy wrong then not to buy" (as from a mandarin verse..) came from.
But dun quote me to ur boyfriends.. I hold no responsibility arhhhh!

With my sweet sweet girls.



Blue skies are amazing.



Upon reaching.. all of us got busy!



Posing in the middle of the huge ass carpark.
I wore a dress from CHICLAMODE!



Its white and black and totally unique!
U could wear it to a luncheon or even a hi-tea session with the girls, or like me, - I wore it with black tights and boots.
I threw on a long grey cardigan and had a brown belt on to slim my silhouette and match my boots.

CHICLAMODE!
(More on it later, peeps!)



It looks originally like this.
But I believe in pairing it up with accessories and changing it to suit ur own look.
:)

As long as u are comfortable in it, there are no rules to looking good.
Sometimes I try on stuff and take them all off in the end.

Coz doesnt it look great simple, too?
Swwweet like dunno what.



After a whole day.. we drove to Long Beach for one of the best soba soup in Los Angeles!



And finally... what we bought.



Random pics.
These memories will be with me forever.
:D



Sometimes in life, u win some.. and u lose some.

Its doesnt matter what u have or dun have, its the ability to be contented, the passion for love, the lust of life that should keep u going.

Nobody is perfect and one should never be greedy n aim to have everything.
Notice the little knick knacks around u, - ur ipod, ur computer, and the books that u read.. things u take so much for granted.
Or how about ur wonderful family and the roof above ur head that u ought to be grateful about?

I was in States when the earthquake in Haiti happened.
I saw the devastation that struck a country that have almost very little to start with and I feel so thankful that I have never been through such catastrophic measures of torment.

I see children without families and people who have lost loved ones, its so sad u cant help but wonder why does God put people thru such pain?
:(

So I cant do anything but to pray for them to regain their lives back to normal soon and hope that in time, all wounds will be healed and for the suffering to be over soon.
God bless Haiti and the people.

If u wish to help, please feel free to go to WorldVision Singapore.
Or even if u can only spare a dollar or two to ur local church or temple or any charity that u believe in will be great.

It might be small change to u, but to someone it might make a difference.

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.
Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."
- 1 Timothy 6:10

I think its so amazingly true.
There are much more important things in life.
(And that includes buying a bag or two to reward urself.)
:p



Take care, all.

Love,
elaine73


p.s
So yes.. Im grateful to have my smelly, irritating Jungle Boy whenever I need a hug.
:)

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***SKINCARE TIPS***

My friends would know that I love drinking tea.
All day long, I drink a great deal of tea.
Black tea, Green tea, Chamomile tea.. the works.

But do u noe that tea can be a great natural skincare tool too?

FOR STEAMING FACE BEFORE APPLYING MASK

-Prepare chosen tea in pot. (Roughly 4 cups of water and two tea bags)
-Pour in sink and place head over.
-Cover head with towel to avoid steam from 'escaping'.

Steaming will open pores, cleanse face throughly and allow the nourishment in the mask to penetrate deeper into the skin.

Choice of tea will include:

Oily to Normal skin: Mint/Peppermint Tea and Green Tea
Dry Skin: Jasmine Tea, Lavender or Rose Tea (or any kind of Flower tea)
Sensitive Skin: Chamomile Tea

DIY TEA TONERS

U can use cooled tea as a toner by keeping it in a spritzer bottle and keeping it in the fridge for a quick pick-me-up on hot days.

1. Black tea and Lemon Mix
Black tea is full of tannins and antioxidants.
Lemon juice helps remove grease and grime from pimple prone skin.
Use this mix only in the evenings as the lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive.

Ingredients:
- One cup of water and One tea bag (Lipton)
- One lemon

Mix ingredient well and let to cool.
Shake before use.

2. Chamomile Soothing Spray
Chamomile tea calms sensitive skin and can be used for all skin types.

Ingredients:
- One cup of water
- Two tea bags

3. Green Tea Oil Control Wash/Toner
Used by Korean celebrities, green tea has high levels of antioxidants and is also known to provide some sun damage by blocking out UV rays, which is why it is used in some sunscreen formulates.

Ingredients:
- One cup of water
- Two tea bags

Instructions for use:

Brew and let to cool.
As a facial wash, cleanse face with normal cleanser and rinse off with cooled brew.
As toner, put brew in bottle and place in fridge.
Apply when needed.

TEA EYE MASK
To get rid of dark eye circles caused by late nights, recycle tea bags by placing it in fridge to cool.

CHAMOMILE TO SOOTHE AND CLEAR EYES
Herbal teas like chamomile often have soothing and anti-inflammatory effect for tired eyes.

BLACK TEA TO REDUCE EYE BAGS AND PUFFY EYES
Black tea bags when chilled are great for puffy eyes because teas like Earl Gray and Green tea contain caffeine, an ingredient shown to constrict blood vessels like the tiny ones under your eyes that cause puffiness and dark circles.

-2 tea bags
-Place over eyes for 10 mins.
-Relax.

Okie dokie girls.. thats all for now!
I hope its some help to those suffering from skin woes (who doesnt?) and becoz its all natural, I hope everyone try it by taking some time off to pamper themselves before Chinese New Year!

Enjoy urself, take a hot bath and read a good book.
Take care.
Bye all.

:D

Hi guys!
Im in sunny LA at the moment for work but will be heading home soon by the week.
Jungle Boy just got home from the jungle and this is our typical conversation.

Jungle Boy:"Just got home and going out with old man for supper later."
Me:"As long as u going out with old man not young woman I dun care where u go."

Hahhahaha!
But its really not easy being in a relationship where the both of us hop on a plane every week.
Sometimes its like a long distance relationship becoz we dun see each other much.
However, for our future... we have little choice.
:(

Was having take-out Panda Express for dinner and my fortune cookie claimed - "New financial resources will soon be available to you."
Yipeee... does this mean I have a new budget to buy another bag?
:D

BFF calls me her best shopaholic friend but I reckon there's a shopaholic in every girl.

U mean u can walk by that perfect dress/shoe/bag in the window display during lunch time only to sigh, walk away and think about what u are going to have for dinner that night?
Im pretty sure u would tell ur boss a lie (like, u have a tummyache) to go try on the dress... JUST FOR FUN.

Yeah, right.

And then, JUST FOR FUN, again, I presume - U walk right up to the cashier and leave grinning like a cheshire cat who had just caught a rat.
Familiar anot?
:p

Disclaimer: Any character appearing in the example is purely fictional and based totally on the author's reference.. of HERSELF.

Hehhee.
Ok got to stop here coz busy slamming my DVD player against the wall and then sayang-ing it again.
Watching my TVB halfway then jam!
Then start again and it works... and when things get hot n heavy.. jam again!

Angry lor.
:(

So bye everyone!
Love all.
God bless. (my DVD player from extreme mood swings)

Love,
elaine73 the shopaholic girl