Share Your Love, Share Paseo!

If you have not discovered the softest tissue ever, I have! It's definitely PASEO!

It was not until I attended the roadshow that I discovered that PASEO tissues are produced from sustainable Acacia plantations.

When I visited the roadshow at NEX NTUC Shopping mall over the weekend, I went through the Tissue-making trail whereby there was a showcase of how PASEO tissue paper was made. I would encourage to bring your family down as there are games and prizes to be won!

Thank you FLY Entertainment for the invite!

So go on, Share your Love, Share PASEO!

PASEO will be having another roadshow from 6^th April – 8^th April, between 1pm – 6pm at NEX Shopping Mall, NTUC Fairprice ! Remember to bring your family and friends to check out the nature trail!

John Carter

If I found myself on Mars one day, I would take time to explore the place and try to build relations with whatever life is living on the planet. I would also take the opportunity to take photos and blog about it when I am back.
Being a stranger on a strange land can be both an exhilarating and fearful experience.However, I would love to find out about new things and am open to new experiences.

One must be adaptable and know their circumstances whenever they are. I can consider signing up to be a tour guide of Mars once I am familiar with it.
I hope to find someone as adventurous and daring as me to go along with me to Mars!

Catch John Carter in cinemas this 8 March 2012 and like the Official Disney Studios Singapore Facebook Page and follow@DisneystudiosSG on Twitter

CHINGAY 2012-Water Parade with Love and Care

Thanks to Nuffnang.sg and deal.com.sg  that  I was one of the privileged few to experience a magnificent spectacle and this being my first Chingay parade that I watched, I cannot wait for next year's parade! It was all because it was the deal of the day! As they said, a picture paints a thousand words, therefore I shall let the pictures do the talking!

The audience were asked to participate and create a pin wheel to cheer!

The cheer went like this: " Chingay,Chingay, we are one!"

Beautiful display of colourful hearts

Moving in the water is not easy- a salute to all the performers!

Check this out! Chingay is for the young and old! We all have a contribution to make in Singapore!

Balloons! Balloons! And more balloons!

Clap and cheer along to the beat of the music!

Look at the intricate decoration of the butterfly! Many hours and effort put into it!

It's the year of the dragon- this is what I enjoy the most, seeing the dragon manoeuvring from the start to the finish! 

Lights aplenty and the best is to have the Chingay parade at night whereby the lights come alive!

Beautiful swan with the lotus petals!

I am dragon-hear me roar!

Has the elephant parade come to Chingay?

United performers putting up a wonderful performance for the audience!



I am going to check out more deals from www.deal.com.sg. 

Escape from Drugs Land

I attended the media preview of the Anti-Drug launch by Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau and it was announced that there will be 3 games that will be launched on 3 respective months (Dec 2011, Jan 2012 and Feb 2012).

In the month of February, there will be the launch of the game-"Escape From Drugs Land!" The Anti-Drug Online Gaming Competition will be from December 2011 to February 2012. The target audience are youths from 13-25 years old and it is through these online games that The National Council Against Drug Abuse and Central Narcotics Bureau wish to highlight the harmful effects of drug abuse. For those playing the games, there are prizes to be won! iPad 2 and Sentosa  packages to be won! I had the privilege of playing the game and I definitely feel enriched by all the knowledge about drugs and its harmful effects. I plan to recommend all my friends to play the game with the hope of winning some prizes and not forgetting educating them the harmful effects of drugs.  In the game, Escape from Drugs Land, the player begins his journey on a game board, where the dice determines the number of steps he can take each time. On every square is a quiz, drug information, refusal tip, word search puzzle, or mini game. The player has to complete the board in the shortest time possible and his timing will be converted into a score. In line with the theme ‘Life Does Not Rewind’, all games do not have the ‘undo’ function such that the player cannot go back to the previous step and can only advance. In Escape from Drugs Land, the player cannot move backwards on the game board. So go on and spread the word for the whole month of February! The flash games will be available on www.facebook.com/lifedoesnotrewind. Top scorer will win prizes every week. Happy Lunar New Year and my birthday's in February too! :)

Get Ready to Paint the Town Peri-Peri -The Hunt for Singapore’s Favourite Peri-Peri Flavor

It's the season of giving and Nandos has launched a campaign for hunting Singapore's favourite Peri Peri flavour!

You can cast your vote online on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nandosperiperichickensingapore?ref=ts

or pick up a voting card at any Nandos branch.

There are so many flavours to choose from...I simply cannot decide!! Eventually, my vote went to the Hot Peri-Peri flavour.

Every vote cast is a step closer to you joining the Peri Peri Party whereby you and 2 of your friends can join in the feast for the flavour you have chosen for your Nandos chicken. And only 300 people are exclusively invited!! So what are you waiting for??

Go and vote now! And if you do happen to dine at any Nandos outlet, do not forget to pick up a card!

My favourite outlets has to be Tampines Mall (big and spacious) and of course, the newly opened 112 Katong(wonderful ambience)

I have voted! Have you?

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

NANDO'S:Peri-Peri Flame Grilled Chicken

To say I am fortunate is truly an understatement to what I experienced one Saturday afternoon at Tampines Mall.

All along, I knew there was a black chicken and thought Nando's served Indian food as it always had spicy stuff. To my amazement and surprise, Nando's is actually Portuguese food.

The Peri-Peri chicken served was lip-smacking good. I ate piece after piece. Being a meat lover, I can tell when the meat is good. No doubt at times, the spices may be overpowering as there was mild hot, hot and extra hot(WARNING:Not for the faint-hearted) When I ate the extra hot Peri-Peri chicken, I could feel my tongue on fire literally and I had to reach for water several times.

However, if you are able to take spicy stuff and wish to challenge yourself, by all means, go ahead and try the extra spicy Peri-Peri chicken. My two personal favourites are the lemon and herb chicken and the chicken Espetada(which means skewered chicken).

CHICKEN ESPETADA

If you have a big group of 13 like we did, it's best to have the sharing platters. It is both affordable, value-for-money and huge in portions. There was definitely enough to go around plus much more left over for those who cannot get enough like me!! Their Peri-fect platters of flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken are made for sharing. A platter shared is a cost divided. It comes with a little flag that indicates the spiciness level on the “peri-o-meter”

The service at the Tampines Mall branch is superb. When I ordered my drinks, not 1, not 2 but 3 drinks. They patiently took my order and served it promptly. When I requested for more serviettes, they gave me more than enough. I had enough to go round the whole entire table of 13 bloggers.

You want to know what I like about Nando's? Not only their chickens are:


1)The freshest and never frozen

2) Marinated for 24 hours in our natural Peri-Peri sauce

3)Grilled to order over an open flame to reduce fat content

4) Catered to your taste to control the spiciness

and the best part of it all? Nando's Peri-Peri chicken is always healthy. The chicken is flame-grilled which means it loses lots of the fats.

To cater for different tastes,Nando's Peri-Peri menu provides a varied choice of healthy but delicious options which makes eating out healthy and easy.

I cherished times such as this- good food, laughter and desserts!! Did I just mention DESSERTS? Yup, you heard me right! After all the spiciness, it was best to end on a sweet note by having desserts such as caramel cheesecake, natas(Portuguese pastry topped with custard), lighten up chocolate cake and chocolate crunch roll.

By the way,if you did not know, Nando's has recently opened a branch at Tampines Mall #01-46 (I definitely be back-loved the ambience and the service provided) and the upcoming 112 Katong at 112 East Coast Road #01-14/15 in this December 2011.

I encourage you to "Paint the Town Peri-Peri" right now with your friends and family! Make a reservation at Nando's today!

Celebration for 6- $98.80

- 6 x Quarter Chickens

- 1 x Peri Wedges & Creamy Perinaise

- 2 x Salad (Choice of Portuguese or Caesar Salad)

- 5 x Regular Sidelines of your choice

- 1 x Citra (1 litre)

Celebration for 4- $68.80

- 4 x Quarter Chickens

- 1 x Peri Wedges & Creamy Perinaise

- 1 x Salad (Choice of Portuguese or Caesar Salad)

- 4 x Regular Sidelines of your choice

- 1 x Citra (1 litre)

Celebration for 2- $38.80

-2 x Quarter Chickens

-1 x Peri Wedges & Creamy Perinaise

- 1 x Salad (Choice of Portuguese or Caesar Salad)

-3 x Regular Sidelines of your choice

- 1 x Citra (1/2 litre)

Be sure to check out their award-winning sauces!!!

Many thanks to Daen and Jeremiah from Vibes Communications for the invite. And not forgetting the lovely crew members of the Nando's team from Tampines Mall-loved the service that you provided-it made dining-in a pleasant experience.

THE EASTERN RESTAURANT-XIAOLONGBAOS AND LIUSHA BAOS

SHANGHAI CUISINE IS BEST FOUND AT THE EASTERN RESTAURANT AT CENTREPOINT

SEE THE DELIGHT ON MY FACE! A bowl of Pu Tong La Mian all to myself!

I have been to The Eastern Restaurant not once but thrice! The fourth time, I am going to bring my family. They are fans of xiaolongbaos like me. The molten lava buns are my all-time favourite. And I have grown to love their La Mian, especially their Pu Tong La Mian. 


One dish I highly recommend is their Spicy Dumplings!

If you enjoy spicy stuff, this is the dish for you! Order 2 plates of this if you are eating in a big group because it is simply too delicious. I had more than 3 servings of this.


My top 3 recommendations would be:


1) MOLTEN LAVA BUNS

2)XIAO LONG BAOS

3) YANGZHOU FRIED RICE

Hurry down to The Eastern Restaurant at The Centrepoint! I am drooling as I am typing this blog entry. It is one place that I can never get tired of.eating.
Check out their Facebook page The Eastern Restaurant and like them for 5% discount!

Haunting of Pulau Blakang Mati

Have you ever been on a Segway Personal Transporter before? Well, I had the opportunity to experience it and boy, was it an experience!!

My friends and I went 4 rounds manoeuvring round the practice circuit. There were sharp turns and I had fun going through the twists and turns on the obstacle course. 

I am all strapped up and ready for the Segway ride of my life!

One would need 3 basic things to ride a Segway Personal Transporter!


1) A pair of strong legs (to manoeuvre the different twists and turns along the route)

2)Courage (to brave through the exhilarating dark pathways)


3)Friends to accompany you (laughter and food with friends is the best antidote to conquer your fear)

RATES FOR THE SEGWAY RIDE

Segway® Fun Ride (1 round)	S$12
Segway® Guided Eco Adventure (30mins)	S$38
Other Available Rides:
Bi-Pedal Bicycle Rental (1hr)	S$12
Heritage & Island Explorer	S$28
Special Offer:
Top-Up ONLY S$5 to enjoy EXTRA SAVINGS for any of the following: 1 Round of Segway® Fun Ride 1 Hour of Bi-Pedal Bicycle Rental Exclusive Upgrade to Hybrid Bicycle* *Upgrade from Bi-pedal to Hybrid Bicycle

Credits to http://segway-sentosa.com/rides

It was so dark that the photographs I took turned out blurry. However, it creates a good effect as to what everyone was going to experience. Although along the way, some scratches were sustained. Everyone on the tour round Sentosa Island enjoyed themselves thoroughly. There was even food and drinks waiting for us after the tour. 

Imagine my joy and delight upon seeing all the wonderful food spread and drinks waiting for me when I ended my tour! Despite my aching feet, I was happy to be in the company of friends and the tour was simply awesome. I would strongly recommend it to tourists and locals. It is a comprehensive tour that highlights certain areas of Sentosa that is only accessible by the Segway.


For more information, do visit http://segway-sentosa.com/rides

My favourite Muppet character is....

KERMIT THE FROG!!!

 I love it when he sings "The Rainbow Connection."
Check out the video of his rendition of it!

He is extremely cute with his high pitched voice!

Kermit the Frog is an important member of the Muppets family!

I cannot wait to catch him in the cinemas!! I have been in love with him ever since I was a child.
It brings back lots of childhood memories!

"Catch The Muppets in cinemas this 8 December 2011 and like the Official Disney Studios Singapore Facebook Page!”

Nuffnang Blog Awards, Here I Come!!!

Top 3 reasons why I want to attend the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011

1) I want to meet other bloggers from the Asia-Pacific region communities and network and exchange tips on blogging to become a better blogger. It would be good to exchange experiences and put some faces to the names.

2)I am willing to pay my own flight/coach to get to Kuala Lumpur to immerse in once in a lifetime chance to be part of Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011. I only need the invite and the accomodation.

3) I would like to witness live the bloggers that I have nominated in the various categories, receiving their awards.

 It's definitely a night to glam up and dance the night away. So Nuffnang Blog Awards, Here I Come!

On 16 December 2011, 500 bloggers from around the Asia-Pacific region will flock to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011 in Putrajaya Marriott. (hopefully that includes me!) The Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Awards not only honours the region's best bloggers but also bring together blogger communities from across Asia-Pacific. The Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards is proudly brought to you by Volkswagen Malaysia and Putrajaya Marriott.

HARAJUKU STREET STYLE LAUNCH AT TANGS

It was my first time attending a  fashion event showcasing Japanese fashion and I learnt alot.

The event was open to the public but there were many Japanese fashion designers, shop owners and 77th Street owner, Elim Chew were present. The effervescent Utt was the host of the event.

The Harajuku brands  featured were BEAM, RAY BEAMS, CIAOPANIC, COEN, CRYSTAL BALL, DIP DROPS, KBF, MYSTIC, RAY CASSIN, ROSEBULLET, OSEWAYA, URBAN RESEARCH, WEGO AND BEAUTY AND YOUTH UNITED ARROWS.

Everyone began queuing up early for the event and my friends, HongPeng and William, were a few of the first 10 to get a $200 voucher to spend (try spotting them in the picture:William in his trademark striped shirt and HP in blue with specs)

Many people attended the event and lots of pretty people were spotted at the event such as this!

Here's a picture of a group of my friends, see how beautifully dolled up and happy they are! 

Joey, Mirai, Xueling, Rachel, Christina,Angie

There was a big crowd and I had to squeeze my way through...however, it was worth it as I ogled at drool-some male models! I was able to buy myself some accessories with the $20 voucher I got.

 I truly enjoyed myself for the event, there was drinks, snacks and lots of beautiful Harajuku clothes. I will definitely be back for more shopping. I was too engrossed looking at the models to concentrate on shopping.

Thanks Glitterati for the invite and opportunity to be part of it!