Say NO to cellulite

Couple of days ago, I was trying to write something related to the festive season and its celebration. However, every time I hit the keyboards - the idea flew out of my 30th floor office window. I have been forcing myself to write about it and even dreamt it at night. Today, after having long weekend, I trashed the idea, as my mind was boggling with something more edgy to me, which is cellulite.

Cellulite is a common among women; it is not new. I have cellulite and it is not cool at all! I used to be skinny when I was in high school; I weighed about 43 kg and my height is about 1.58 m. I started to put on weight during my college years, which I gained 5 kg on my 1st year and it stays moderately until now. Unfortunately, my body weight also easily fluctuate and it is very much depending on the stress and busy level of my work or study.

I started to put on a lot when I was studying in Auckland, one of my best moments in life. I was VERY happy and I love the live and study environment during my stay. I think HAPPY factors were indeed boosting my appetite and add extra (6) kilos to my weight. Things started to change when I came back to Malaysia and started working.

One of my temp jobs when I came back was working as a video editor in a small-sized multimedia company. The job required me to work extremely long hours and most of the time I hardly see the day at all. Normally, I would spend 1 to 2 weeks in my office, sleeping under the table. Not to mention the time needed to travel to work; my mum had to send me to nearest Komuter train station at 6:30 or 7 in the morning, from then I will ride to KL Sentral and take Putra LRT to Ampang Park station, upon reaching the station I will take taxi to Menara RHB in Jalan Tun Razak and then walked to my office in Jalan Inai. I weighed 42 kg; I looked terribly skinny and pale. I thought I’d have better days when I moved to other company, but it didn’t change much.

After traumatic experience with my previous company, I worked for a government-linked agency. The job wasn’t too hectic but the pay was extremely low; I was supposed to be their contract staff but the HR dept. put me under ‘temp’. In order to make ends meet, I had to do freelance job as a voice over (VO) actor for a courseware company. 2 to 3 times a week and after working hours, I will travel from Petaling Jaya to Bandar Tasik Selatan by train and walked approximately 1.5 to 2 km to the courseware company and when I am done with the VO, I had to walked the same length to train station and take train to Subang Jaya station and where my mum will pick me up. Another tiring year and my body suffers. So right after my temps contract ended, I braced up for another job.

The new job I had was very exciting. I love every bit of it. The downside is the company has high staff turnover, thanks to the short-tempered boss. There was one time I had to handle a project all by myself, and due to my extremely hectic schedule I was once hospitalised for acute gastritis. There were also the times that I put on a little when projects were low. When I left the job 3 weeks prior to my wedding, I just realised the height of my exhaustion and it shows on my skin.

During my marriage I ‘realised’ the unsightly cellulite on my thighs and buttocks, even though my hubby is not making a big fuss out of it – his ‘cellulite’ is worse than mine and he has stretch marks as well! – I think I have to do something about it, so that my hubby will find me extremely DESIRABLE and DELICIOUS. So one day, when we were watching ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ and E! on Janice Dickinson, who underwent cellulite treatment using VelaShape, It strikes me! I want to have that treatment as well. VelaShape is a treatment using non-surgical device to minimise cellulite. Unfortunately, living in Malaysia has it downside, the treatment is not here yet and if it does, it will cost an atomic bomb.

I wasn’t searching for anti-cellulite cream in particular when I was browsed through acmamall.com for beauty products. I just discovered that they not only sell cosmetics, they also have anti-cellulite creams. While I was searching the information and ingredients for one of their featured products, I came across another cellulite related website which had done review for couple anti-cellulite products. And, I am very happy that the one I am planning to buy, Oligo-Dx, ranked number 3 for top 15 cellulite products!

So, watch out cellulite, you will disappear in no time!

Girls, please watch your weight and lifestyle so you'll keep cellulite at bay not your tights or buttom!

The website has list of top 15 anti-cellulite products

Oligo-Dx, ranked number 3 for ant-cellulite products, the one that I am planning to buy. For Malaysian - the item is available through acmamall.com

Ranked 1st for anti-cellulite products. Only available on globalnutritioncenter.com

the place where you can buy range of beauty products online, such as cosmetics range, anti-cellulite products and etc. They offer free shipping for Malaysia and Singapore customers

Changing Mobile Network Provider

Starting from 15 November 2008, Malaysians can say ‘Hoooorray!’. The day is finally here. With minimum MYR25, we can switch to another mobile network provider without having to change our current phone number.

For me, changing phone number when you decided to switch to another mobile network provider (MNP) can prove to be a hassle. I am working in communication industry where I have to be in constant contact with my bosses, colleagues, vendors, designers, suppliers and like-minded friends – Also, my family. What IF, I decided to change my number and forget to inform those people… then I’ll definitely be receiving numerous calls yelling and swearing at me. It is because of thousand of reasons that I can think of that deter me from changing my phone number. However, I am facing a little problem with my current MNP.

My current MNP is a conglomerate, which not only provides mobile network service; they own satellite TV station. Basically, I am the subscriber of both. I have nothing to complaint about their mobile network services before as I was happily using it for years. Unfortunately, things started to change when I got married and move to live with my hubby. The network coverage is SO BAD; if we want to make or receive calls, we have to make sure that we are standing at specific locations so that the coverage will not be interrupted. Those locations could be inside my room, outside our house and rooms upstairs; other than that, the coverage will be breaking up and we can hardly talk. From January to June this year, I have made 3 complaints to inform the situation, but their customer service answers and suggestions are very disappointing, such as:

“Ms. Innocence, can you check with your neighbours, within 400 meters radius, whether they are having the same problem? IF they are experiencing the same problem then you can alert us again.” – of which I did and made 2nd call to their customer service couple of days later.

“Ms. Innocence, is there any building that was built nearby your neighbourhood? We believe it may obstruct the coverage. Oh, you are living at residential area… Could you check is there any other MNP satellite tower nearby which may obstruct the coverage” – I did go and look around my neighbourhood including the shop rows. I was not too sure and few months later (I was busy with jobs then), I made another call.

“We think it is the structure of your house that obstructing the coverage.” – What?! So when I asked them what should I do, they kept repeating the same. I was pissed and said, “So, you are telling me that I have to demolish my house and rebuilt it according to your network coverage then it’ll solve the problem?” *slap forehead*

The last call made to the customer service was my last straw. It is intolerable but I keep on using the service because I don’t want to simply change my number. Patiently, this day is finally here. I am VERY happy. My only problem now, which MNP to choose? *Scratch head*


My friend switch to this MNP, yet to receive his feedback








My hubby wants us to switch to this MNP, they also giving out free blackberry when you swith to their network but as usual - you have to scrutinise their terms and conditions.



My current MNP

finding cheapest airfare?

I love to travel but my only problem is my parents won’t allow me to travel on my own. The only place I’ve been without being accompanied by anyone was when I went for my study in Auckland and another trip to Auckland to meet my then boyfriend - you wouldn’t want to know how I coax my mom into my scam, other than that is a big NO. So, now that I’m married, I still wouldn’t have the chance to travel alone, but I do have chance to dig my hubby’s gold and spend it on our vacation - not much that I can dig but it is worthy and again, you wouldn’t want to know how I convince him.

After we secured our 1st vacation plan, now I am starting to scour places for our next vacation. Yes, we haven’t go for our 1st vacation yet because it is schedule in June 2009. Well, it is no harm in ‘researching’ for places though. And using that well researched materials; I would be able to convince my hubby for the next one even though financially we may not be able to afford it.

I am well aware that money is our big issue; we have to plan carefully and save every dime that we have. It doesn’t matter though as long as I get to go out of our so-called home for couple of days. I am dying to travel, “Hijrah ialah salah satu cara untuk menghilangkan kesedihan”, it’s my way to unwind. Scouring for affordable flight tickets is not easy to come by, but while googling, I stumble across this website that have a feature where you can compare flight ticket with various airlines.

The website is http://www.skyscanner.net/. I remember long time ago I visited the website but then I didn’t think that it has helped me much, but now, I love it!

Anyone wants to travel and cross check with other airlines for cheapest fare? Look no further, you can get it at skyscanner!

who doesn't want free handbag?!

Well, I was given this link to a website which will be giving away free handbag. I know my chances may be slim but i cant help it! I need new handbag, not buy one but free one!

this is the link to their site:
http://www.handbagplanet.com/

Good luck guys!