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Basil Plant
08.31.09 | Permalink |Nature| 3 Comments

I love basil especially in my Vietnamese noodles called Pho. My friend planted a lot of these and she gave me a few. I was so happy because finally I can have my own basil plants. In fact I was looking for it last year but no one has it.

Basil is good for people who is diabetic and asthma. Hey even my children loves to eat it just like that. I hope it will sprout more basil leaves then I can make some pho at home.

Yeap, I will start an herb garden soon. I love planting but I don’t have green hands like my father in law.

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Victoria Secret Shopping
08.29.09 | Permalink |Shopping, Travel| Comments Off

Last time when I was at Victoria Secrets, I walked in and walked out empty handed. I am not a lingerie person. There wasn’t anything for me. This time around, I walked in and I got these goodies.

I am not sure whether it is cheap or not but I know that we cannot get any here. It was 5 bottles for US$25 or 7 bottles for US$30. I also got lots of sweet smelling sanitizers from there. Maybe they should open a chain of Victoria Secrets in Malaysia. I am sure lots of ladies, even men would be interested.

One guy who took a hanger of lingerie and asked the sales lady loudly, ”Is this set complete?” “Do I need to get anything extra?” That was funny. The sales lady got shock for a while and later helps him. I used to subscribe to VS catalog and I like most of the blouses there. However the shipping is costly. Lets hope it will come here soon!

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Home Relocation
08.29.09 | Permalink |Living, PP| Comments Off

I have a friend who worked in Australia for a long time. However the company has posted her to Hong Kong. Imagine she has to move all her stuff back to Malaysia and settle in Hong Kong. Her family is still here in Malaysia.

I wondered how she does it. Maybe she engaged the long distance movers to pack and ship. Now her family is complaining that her stuff just pile up in their store room. One can accumulate a lot of stuff if stayed abroad. I know because I am one of them.

It is always easier to have the professional do the moving for us. It is really hard work if you do it by yourself. I did it many times and I wished I had movers then. My biggest move was from KL to Penang. I did it in one car load. Hey I bought my TV over as well.

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Coach 42835 Swing Pack Bag Sale
08.25.09 | Permalink |Shopping| Comments Off

Authentic & Brand New
RM450 (shipping included in West Malaysia)

If you are interested in this Coach bag, drop me an email or comment.

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Delicious Chocolates
08.24.09 | Permalink |Living, PP| 1 Comment

You see I cannot resist delicious chocolates. I brought back lots of chocolates from the states. Who can resist right?

I am kind of worried pimples or acne will appear after eating too much delicious chocolates. However I have the best acne treatment to save the day. For me, sleep, eating fruits and drinking lots of water helps.

By the way, those chocolates I bought were only US1 for 8 packs. It is such a great deal to resist. Slurp……yummy…!!!

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Walk In Tubs
08.24.09 | Permalink |Living, PP| Comments Off

I always wanted to get a bath tub but sad to say my bathroom has no place for it. Maybe I should install walk in tubs. It will fit and save space.

I love a dip in a tub, it really releases stress and I bet I can sleep better. Most of all, my children would love playing in a tub of water. By the way, the tub has 16 jets to give a good hydrotherapy spa. Now tell me where to get one of this here?

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Seattle PI Attorneys
08.24.09 | Permalink |Insurance, Law Firm, PP| Comments Off

Dealing with insurance company can be a pain especially when you have to claim. However that is not the case when they are trying to sell you their lucrative plans or packages. They will promise the skies and what not. When personal accident or injuries happen, they are nowhere to be found.

If you are in this situation, you should send in the Seattle personal injury attorneys! They have the experience to deal with the toughest insurance company. They received numerous awards and recover many clients’ loses over personal injury.

The personal injury lawyers at Brett & Coats help victims recover monetary damages, including:
• property damages
• medical expenses
• future medical expenses
• lost income to date
• lost future earning capacity
• general damages for pain and suffering

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Green Hotel
08.21.09 | Permalink |Hotel| 1 Comment

Many hotels claim to be green. Often I see a card in the hotel telling us to limit the usage of towels and leave it in the tub if it required washing. They encourage us not to waste energy for the washing, waste labor or waste detergent. I am not sure they want to cut down on expenses for more profit or they want to help the environment.

One of the hotels I stayed to had this sign. However I am surprised that they use foam cups and plates. It takes a very long time for polystyrene material that makes the foam cup biodegrade. Materials that are not good for the environment. I bet they want to save money of labor to wash the plates or cups. They do provide plates and cups but it was not very visible. Cutleries are all plastics.

Next time if any hotel tells you they are green, better take it with a pinch of salt. They want to be green if it can help them save cost.

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Cell Phones
08.21.09 | Permalink |Handphone, PP| Comments Off

I am fascinated at how cellular phones technologies advance so fast. Many phones are able to have touch screen feature. The other day one of my colleagues showed me iPhone look and feel on his Nokia phone. It is done by one of the developer but I am not sure whether it is legal.

One thing I definitely would want if I upgrade my phone would be GPS. It is pretty need. My friend showed me his Samsung phone with GPS. It is so cool. The phone practically told him where to turn and where to go. Guess what? It has Malaysian map. I wonder how accurate it would be.

Now I am hoping iPhone 3Gs will reduce in price. I definitely will hop on if the price is right.

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Horse Riding Apparel – 70% Off
08.21.09 | Permalink |PP, Shopping| Comments Off

TheEquestrianCorner.com is giving 70% off on selected horse riding apparel. Apparels such as breeches, saddles, boots, helmet and others. Go and have a look.

It is so elegant to wear the entire set of horse riding apparel. I wonder how I would look like?

First, let me go learn how to ride a horse. I did ride once before, I was kind of afraid. Mainly because I am so high up and I have height phobia. The horse moved very slowly but after a while it stopped and decided to eat some grass. It must be a lazy horse. I will definitely tried again.

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Silver Bracelet
08.21.09 | Permalink |Craft| 1 Comment

I got a pack of all in one necklace DIY jewelry. It was on sale. I kind of like the pattern. A few days ago, I opened it and started putting it together. Inside, has all the material needed to make a necklace. Instead of making a necklace because I seldom wear one, I made a bracelet instead.

Here is the finish silver bracelet. I am wearing it now. Just lovely. By the way, it is less than RM20. Do you think I can sell this?

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Baby Shower
08.21.09 | Permalink |Baby, Gift, PP| Comments Off

I know a few moms who are going to deliver soon. I am so excited for them. It is always nice to have baby shower where friends shower the expected mom with gifts. It brings joy to the mother and the baby inside.

I like shopping for baby things. I mean those newborn clothing are so tiny and some of them are cute. Guess what I got for my brother in law for a baby shower gift?

I got him a baby carrier. Well a father needs to help to carry the baby once in a while. A baby sling would be too sissy for a father. I hope he make full use of it. He got a baby boy.

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Car Floor Mats
08.21.09 | Permalink |Car, PP| Comments Off

Having 2 kids in a car can be a chore sometimes. I mean the amount of dirt they leave in the car is scary. I tried to restrict them from eating in the car but it failed miserably. Well rather than fighting with them, maybe I should get a better floor mats in my car.

Carid.com has custom floor mats. They are able to capture liquids and spills. It has a special non stick surface that makes it easy to clean. It has an odorless material. The good thing about this floor mat is that it is durable and value for money.

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H1N1 Reality
08.15.09 | Permalink |Health| 6 Comments

Today my friend relayed this story to me. Take it with a pinch of salt. She has a sick relative suspected of high fever and flu. She took her to the clinic to check, hoping for a blood test. The doctor said that she should have gone to the hospital and not come to the clinic. My personal thoughts: The doctor was afraid of a true case of H1N1. He refused to do a blood test for her. Well the doctor has a point, if she is truly H1N1 or flu, she will be spreading to others in the waiting area. Maybe even close down the clinic for a week.

So my friend took her to a private hospital emergency wad. The hospital told her to wait at the emergency waiting area. There were people there too, also in danger of getting her flu. Finally she got to see the doctor again refuse the blood test. The doctor said if he was to do a blood test and it is a true H1N1, they may need to close down the hospital. He directed her to General Hospital, GH (aka public hospital). My personal thoughts: Yeah, should have just sent her away to GH quickly and not have her wait in the waiting area, right?

She went to GH and also directed to the waiting area with lots of people in queue. She had to wait longer until 2am. Finally her turn came. It is funny, when the doctor heard her symptoms, quickly he grabbed a mask and put it on. He also gave her one to put on. GH didn’t have a proper quarantine waiting room, put her in a secluded area. She finally got the blood test done. My personal thoughts: I wondered why they cannot put up a proper secluded waiting area and gave out mask ahead for flu symptoms patients. The process need to be changed. GH is way under staffs and there are too many patients.

The blood test result state that she has dengue. Actually my friend already suspected that her relative got dengue because of the red spots. However doctors refuse to listen or maybe too scare to do the blood test. Poor sick gal had to go through the terrible ordeal, waiting and rejection. Is that how we get treated if we are sick? Something for the govt to ponder.

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Outer Banks Foreclosures
08.15.09 | Permalink |Investment, PP| Comments Off

Are you interested in Outer Banks properties? Currently there are many Outer Banks foreclosures for sale. Outer Banks is a major tourist spot. It is long strip of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. A beautiful place I would say.

Many real estates and properties are opening up for sale. I love the ocean front properties, just like the beach house. Some with beautiful ocean view. Others with private swimming pool. If only I have the money to invest. If you have, go look at TheDeanAgency.com with properties details and pictures.

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Sweet Ribbons
08.14.09 | Permalink |Craft| 1 Comment

I saw some lovely ribbons from Hobby Lobby and Michaels, the craft store. Immediately I got some home, not some but a lot…hehehehe. I love doing craft but I will limit myself to do craft that I can use. Besides getting ribbons, I got 2 rolls of yarn to make a hang bag, when I have time. I also got some nice charms and beads.

So I got the clips and ribbons:

With the online free tutorials to make beautiful bows, I made these. Does it look professional? They are all for my gal to wear on her hair.

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Lighting Fixture
08.14.09 | Permalink |Living, PP| Comments Off

A few months back I was shopping for lightings for my new apartment. I had to survey a couple of shops for the price and design. I wished I can do that online like the LightingShowPlace.com. They have beautiful lighting fixture. I love their crystal lighting design. It is simply elegant.

Anyway, after a few days of surveying, I finally got all the lights I wanted. Today the renovation has completed with a little touch up here and there. I am quite happy with all the lighting and the renovation. It is ready to rent out. Anyone wants to rent Penang Times Square condo, please leave me a comment.

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Industrial Supplies
08.14.09 | Permalink |PP, Shopping| Comments Off

ReidSupply.com is a place where you can find any industrial supplies. It has a free CAD Library that allowed you to get the image of the components. You can download it from that site. It will save you a lot of effort drawing it on your own.

Besides that you can order any industrial components online. It has a very powerful search engine that allows you to key the exact measurement. It makes life easier. Imagine if you had to go to a store to look for a screw of certain measurement. It will probably take you some time search.

With ReidSupply.com, you can get it online and it ship right to your door step. I am fascinated by the CAD drawing.

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Cherries
08.12.09 | Permalink |Food| 1 Comment

I love cherries. I first got to taste cherries when I was in Australia studying. I love it ever since. I used to carry a big box back every time I come home for holidays. Cherries have a very short life span after it is pluck. You cannot really keep them very long, it will go bad. It is one of the reasons why it is so expensive in Malaysia.

When I was in US, I was so happy to see cherries. It is selling 1.28 per lb. It is so cheap and yummy. I bought 2 lb right away. If I get it here, it will be RM10 for probably 20 cherries.

I managed to loot another 6 lb back from Costco to carry home to Malaysia. I gave half to my in laws and the rest were gone within a few days. If only we can plant cherries here, I will have a garden of it. If anyone coming here from US, bring me cherries!

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Mortgage Life Insurance
08.12.09 | Permalink |Insurance, PP| Comments Off

It is important to have mortgage life insurance if you are still financing your home. It is a financial protecting for your family. If anything happens to you, your family will not be in debt or lose their home. With mortgage life insurance, the debt will be paid off.

It is not expensive to get a mortgage life insurance. Now you can get instant quote from WholeSaleInsurance.net. It is simple and hassle free with online quotes. You can even talk to an agent to enquire more. Call 800-823-4852.

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