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Amanda is a lifestyle blogger who endeavours to better herself through reflective practises. She is known to be witty and analytical although at times she seems to be talking to herself. Cooking (food and literature) is therapeutic to her, so Indulge in her and perhaps drop her a note or two along the way? ;)

Gelish Manicure

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I did Gelish manicure recently!

I like it.
I dont know what is Gelish about, google for it and I get is advertorials or blog entries from people that seems really happy of their manicure. This is the closest I can get to perhaps a more neutral explanation.

Gelish is a soak off gel nail product that applies similar to regular nail polish, but lasts for up to three weeks with no chipping or fading.

Gelish is a UV nail gel that is applied in several steps, requiring either a 36 watt UV or LED lamp to cure the gel. Gelish nail gel is similar to other UV soak off nail gel systems, such as Shellac or OPI Axxium. Nail gels can be applied to your natural nails, without causing the damage of acrylics. Nail growth with nail gels is covered with a fill-in coat, similar to acrylic nails. The product is brushed on like regular nail polish.

Read more at Suite101: What are Gelish Nails? | Suite101.com http://eileen-wern.suite101.com/what-are-gelish-nails-a306118#ixzz1isAKqiY1

So I did mine too, as it is shown above, I did french style, cos my dearest Kim is fully booked in these upcoming week, so I’ll better do something that is lasting into Chinese New Year , and even if it starts to strip, it isnt too obvious or unglam, so I thought of French.

Information online says it’ll last 3 weeks without chipping or fading.
I guess thats the coatings for Gelish nail polish itself.

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Backpacker’s Hotel KL – Ribbon Stayyz

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Went by to KL recently for a short getaway, away from Singapore before 2012 begins, UniSIM begins… *Yawnz…

Stayed at Ribbon Stayyz Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse.

I’ll say its not so bad for a first-timer. Especially considering I always do hotel when I’m overseas.

Its like literally above a 24hrs convenience shop. You walk a flight of steps down to the convenience shop.
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Epson’s New Projectors!

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Went by to Epson’s new projector’s launch the other day, pretty impressed with what I see. 🙂

Talk about Projection at short distance, Talk about Projector that has a dock to dock on your Apple product and let it screen~

Ya man, this guy is presenting to us using his iPhone.

Above being compatible with Apple products, what caught me was the 10watt speakers, and make that two. Wah… I sure would like the idea of plug-and-play from my Marilyn when I reach home, continuing the current playlist. I love my Shure ear phones, and having quality sound heard from all areas of the house.

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Share Cab anyone?

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Got caught in one of those #smrtruinslife moment!
So went to the Taxi stand to get a cab

Yes… the queue is insane…
So stood there waiting,
one cab go by,
another cab,
another cab,

Was on the phone on the other hand to call a cab…

Cos I really dont want to be late.

Then Praise the Lord, its my turn finally a cab arrived.

I thought, I bet other people waiting in the stand are feeling the way I was just now, so why not make someones day by sharing the cab. Hell, if its along the same way I can save some cab fare too.

So I turned around and called out

“I’m going Orchard, share cab anyone?” “Orchard, share cab?”

😀

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Christmas Lighting w SJS

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Went by to Orchard Road for Christmas Lighting shoot with Shutterjourney Singapore. 🙂
Perhaps its the tiredness from the long day of work so my photos were limited.
My previous year’s photos were nice too I feel. 🙂 More variety, less post-processing (not that post processing is not good, some photos are nicer after PP).

Here we go:

This photo looked as though Orchard iON was superimposed 😀

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Club Med in Guilin

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I wonder if I’ll be free to visit that new Club Med in Guilin by then…


Photo Source: www.luxuo.com

Press Release:
A SECOND CLUB MED RESORT IN CHINA

Club Med announces the opening of a Club Med Resort in Guilin

 

Singapore, 1 December 2011 – Club Med has signed an agreement with Guilin Yuzi Paradise that calls for the pre-opening of a second Club Med Resort in China in Guilin, Guangxi Province, in August 2012.

Currently a Relais & Châteaux site, this future premium resort, catering in particular to families, will open in the summer of 2012. In 2013, it will be fully aligned with Club Med standards and Club Med will operate and market the Resort through a ten-year management contract with site owner Guilin Yuzi Paradise.

Guilin attracted more than 20 million Chinese tourists and 1.4 million international visitors in 2010. Located in Guangxi province in southern China, Guilin is one of the country’s prime tourist destinations, renowned for its unique scenery. Guilin is also ideally situated for easy access. The city’s international airport is 45 minutes from the Club Med Resort and an hour’s flight from Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

In line with Club Med’s goal of becoming a leading provider of luxury, all-inclusive vacations for Chinese customers, three other resort projects at seaside or cultural destinations have already been identified or are in the planning stage.

Club Med has decided to strengthen its presence in upscale resorts in China by opening five resorts between now and 2015. The objective for 2015 is to attract 5% to 10% of China’s potential 4 and 5-star resort customers. On the basis of this outlook, Club Med could attract 200,000 Chinese clients in 2015 and China could become Club Med’s second largest market worldwide in terms of client numbers.

 

Cheers,
Amanda