Friday, August 31, 2018

Happenings in August - Victoria Secret's Crush Perfume + Labrador Nature Reserve

Sunday 5/8/18

As I have finished using my current perfume, I have switched it to Victoria Secret's Crush Perfume. Thanks for getting me the perfume, knowing that I wanted to try the perfume from Victoria Secret.


I love the packaging especially when it is in pink.
Victoria Secret's Crush contains fresh energy, playful florals and sexy spice for an intoxicating high.


I love the floral scent of the perfume and the scent was quite lasting but not too overpowering, it gave a feminine and fresh scent when i sprayed the perfume.

In the evening, we tried out Pacific West's Tempura Black Pepper Fish Fillets for dinner. It seemed delicious, we can't wait to fry it for dinner.

The superior quality fish fillets were wrapped in their traditional tempura batter and added with the aroma of black pepper. The taste was pretty unique and tantalizing treat. Home cooked food always taste the best.

Saturday 18/8/18

Weekend is here finally. I spent my weekdays counting down to Saturday, it's always a precious day for both of us. Instead of hanging out at our usual weekend spots, we decided to take a stroll at Labrador Nature Reserve and catch the sunset. I love visiting scenic places.

I always wanted to visit Labrador Nature Reserve and we finally did it today. The hustle and bustle sea view is just a stone away from the urban city. We were just in time for the sunset.

Taking some time off my assignment mugging to enjoy the sea breeze, a laid back life that I yearned for. It felt so good to come out for an outdoor walk instead of the indoor walking in shopping malls.

We spotted a man doing painting of the scenery. I went over to take a closer look, it was very nicely paint. One day, I am going to try painting too.

After the stroll, we made our way to VivoCity for dinner at Encik Tan. 

We went to buy egg tarts and KOI for sweet indulgence after dinner. I have cravings for bubble tea, so here we are to satisfy my cravings. I ordered Green Milk Tea with pearl.

Saturday 25/8/18

I have my Saturday class today. This semester I am taking Strategy module which require us to do presentation of our strategy in class every Saturday lesson. I still remembered the first two lesson, I was really dragging for the presentation, now that it was the third lesson, we started to get the hang on it. We still have 4 more presentations to go.

After our lesson ended at 4pm, I made my way down to Joo Chiat to attend the grand opening of fitness place. It was a long 1.5 hours bus journey from Clementi to East Coast, I just listened to my playlist while admiring the scenery.

Trying out some gears and punch. 
Pardon my outfit, I wore this because I have a presentation earlier.

The sunset view from their second storey. The sky was painted with multiple colours, I just stood here to admire the view for quite awhile.

GF got me this Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder during Christmas and I have been using it.

Sebum Mineral Powder absorbs excess sebum and oil which prevent makeup from becoming patchy, no need to re-touch up every few hours. It also keep my skin bright and radiant.

Friday 31/8/18

We went out to Bugis for lunch today, I recommended Dolce Tokyo because they offered an attractive lunch set promotion where a main course and a drink cost $10.90++. 

I ordered Ham and Mushroom cream based Pasta. I like their creamy based pasta as it has a rich consistency and the creamy based was not too gelat. I wiped everything clean. A great start to the weekend and end of August.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Parallels Desktop 14 on Windows for Mac Launch

Parallels has launched Parallels Desktop 14, the latest version of virtualisation software on Windows for Mac users.

I was at the launch of Parallels Desktop 14 which was held at Bar Square, Andaz Singapore.

Parallels is a global leader in cross-platform solutions and software creator for running Windows applications on a Mac, they have launched Parallels Desktop 14 which provides macOS Mojave– readiness.

Parallels Desktop 14 offers significant storage savings, faster launch times, improved graphics and the latest versions of Parallels Toolbox for Windows or Mac. With the upgrading, users will have access to more Windows features on Mac than before.

Check out the significant performance improvements of Parallels Desktop 14: 

• Up to 200% performance improvement on the iMac Pro
• Up to 80% faster application launch 
• Up to 10% faster boot time 
• Up to 130% more frames per second in Shared Camera
• Save 20 GB of disk space 

Parallels Toolbox รข€“ The best Mac manager app for OS X
There are more than 30 utilities from Parallels Toolbox for Windows and Mac. Som of the popular Parallels Toolbox tools include: 

• Screenshot Page – Capture and print lengthy webpages in one click (even longer than your browser screen. 
• Free Memory – Reclaim RAM memory and optimise its consumption on your Mac. 
• Resize Images – Batch convert images to our desired file size and format. 

Parallels Desktop 14 allows customers to use Microsoft Ink to edit Microsoft Office for Windows documents on a Mac, including pressure-sensitive support in applications such as PowerPoint.

Version 14 has over 50 new features, including improvements in performance, graphics, and support for new technologies, wit the newest versions of Parallels Toolbox and Parallels Access for Mac and Windows.

Check out the below price of the subscription and upgrade.

Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac
- US$79.99 for an annual subscription
- US$99.99 for a perpetual license 

Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition and Business Edition
- US$99.99 per year

Parallels Desktop 12 and 13 perpetual license  upgrade to Parallels Desktop 14
- US$49.99

Upgrade to a Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition 
- US$49.99 per year

Parallels Desktop subscriptions include a complimentary concurrent subscription to Parallels Toolbox for Mac or Windows, as well as Parallels Access. 

Try the 14-day full-featured free trials before purchasing. For more information, pls visit https://www.parallels.com/

After the presentation, it was catch up time with my blogger friends while enjoying the delicious spread of canapes. It was so yummy that I helped myself with second round.

We just spent the night with our drinks and chit chatting away, I love night like this. A quality catch up to find out about each other happenings. Thanks HP for the group photos.

A last group photo before we parted.
Thanks for the invitation, even grateful when the next day is a public holiday so that we can stay up late.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

The Lost World of Terranova Preview at The Gem Museum

In conjunction with the celebration of Singapore's Night Festival's 11th Anniversary, The Gem Museum presented 'The Lost World of Terranova' themed gemstone exhibition.

It was my first visit to The Gem Museum located at Queen St.

The Gem Museum is Singapore's first private gem museum founded in 2015 by Ms. Loke Huiying and Mr. Tay Kunming, with the aim to become the international platform that bridges the gemstone industry and the rest of the world. Admission is free.

The Gem Museum features a wide variety of gemstones and minerals from around the world, educating visitors on the value, quality and authenticity. 

There are more than 300 gem mineral sample and exhibits in the museum. They are also gems and jewelries available for purchase.

In the World of Terranova, one can find hidden gems buried within the terrains at "Mystical Meteo", "Crystal Mountain", "Pearly River" and "Fantasy Garden".

Mystical Meteo tells the story of asteroid struck Terranova, it created a giant crater and left behind space debris of meteorites and tektites. Those that survived to land on the surface are known as meteorites which are rarer than diamonds.

Crystal Mountain was filled with glowing gems of spinels, rubies, amber rocks and petroleum quartz. These fluorescent minerals have the ability to absorb a small amount of light and store temporarily. It is then released at a different wavelength, creating the visible fluorescent effects of different colors inside the mineral.

As the name Pearly River suggested, the terrain was scattered with pearls and opals of different shapes and sizes. Pearls can be naturally occurring or cultured.

Fantasy Garden featured many beautiful coloured gemstones of emeralds, sapphires and mushroom tourmalines.

Thanks CK for the group photo, we have great catching up and visual treat to the terrarium exhibits.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm
(closed on weekend and public holidays)

For more information, pls visit http://thegemmuseum.gallery/

Monday, August 13, 2018

Hong Kong Guide: 19 Places To Visit & Eat

Hello guys, I'm back from my 8D7N Hong Kong trip.

It was a very relaxing trip where we just take things slow to appreciate the beauty of this city. Hong Kong is a place where we can explore by ourselves as all the places of interest are easily accessible via MTR.

I have compiled all the best places to visit and best into a blog posts so that you can plan your Hong Kong trip easily. If you would like to read on my full experience, do visit my individual posts on Hong Kong.

1. Explore the street of Mong Kok

Mong Kok is one of the best shopping places in Hong Kong, it is home to Ladies Market which has over 100 stalls selling clothing, accessories and souvenirs. All my shopping was done here.

Ladies Market
Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
Nearest MTR: Mongkok exit E2

2. Eat at Tim Ho Wan


Tim Ho Wan is best known for their BBQ pork buns. The most delicious part was definitely the crispy bun. Beneath the crispy outer was soft and juicy char siew. The other dishes were tasted delicious too. We have a yummy dinner to conclude our day.

Tim Ho Wan 
Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Rd, West Kowloon, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Olympic exit D3

3. Eat at Kam Wah Cafe


A trip will never be complete without trying the local delights. We made a visit to Kam Wah Cafe ้‡‘่ฏๅ†ฐๅปณ. Kam Wah Cafe is famous for their bolo bun and egg tart. The legendary bolo bun ่ ่ๅŒ… that Kam Wah Cafe is famous for. It was served with a slice of butter sandwiched in between the bun.

The french toast was fluffy and go perfectly with the butter on top of the top, creating a very buttery taste. It was one of the nicest french toast that I had.


The exterior of the egg tart was not too crumbly while the interior remains soft and filled with egg custard.

Just like other cha chaan teng, the food was served fast and we were required to share seat with others. Serve fast and eat fast is the lifestyle in Hong Kong's cha chaan teng. 

Kam Wah Cafe
47 Bute St, Prince Edward, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Mong Kok exit B1

4. Laze the afternoon at On Dog Dog Cafe


Admission fee upon entering is HKD150 which comes with a drink, a side dish and main course as well as unlimited time playing with the dogs. On Dog Dog Cafe housed 5 dogs (2 Huskies, 2 Akita and 1 Shiba) and a ginger cat. I love going to dog cafes because it gives me the opportunity to mingle around with the dogs which I don't have a chance to do since I don't own a pet at home.

Price is on a steep side when visiting dog cafes, but it's okay to splurge once in a while especially when we are in overseas to enjoy the fun and take many photos for memories. These experience will make the damage worthwhile. 

On Dog Dog Cafe
1/F, 3 Soares Avenue, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong 
Nearest MTR: Mong Kok East exit C (10 minutes walk)

5. Night strolling at Victoria Harbour


Victoria Harbour covers from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai, you can admire the harbour scenery from either location. Catch A Symphony of Lights which will start at 8pm daily. A Symphony of Lights is a multimedia show and signature icon for Hong Kong, showcasing the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of the city.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Nearest MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui exit E


6. Photo opportunity at Snoopy's World

It was a small amusement park where you can take photo with all the Snoopy figures. Kids and Snoopy fans will love this.

Snoopy's World
New Town Plaza Phase, 2-8 Sha Tin Centre St, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Sha Tin exit A (Walk through New Town Plaza 5 minutes walk)

7. Tram to The Peak

Waiting to board the Peak Tram. We purchased the ticket at HKD90 per pax. Visiting tourist attractions in Hong Kong is very pricey, prepare more cash if you want to visit these places. On board the famous Peak Tram that fascinate us. The tram was going up in a very steep slope, the building that we passed by were all slanted diagonally. It was as though we were going up the track of roller coaster except there was no sliding down.

8. Attraction to Madame Tussauds

The entrance ticket was a bomb, it costs HKD280 (S$50) per pax. The Hong Kong branch houses nearly 100 wax figures of internationally known personalities featuring Hong Kong Glamour, Music Icons, Historical and National Heroes, The Champions and World Premiere. We have a great an hour plus spent in the wax museum.

9. Eat at Yat Lok Roast Goose

Since we were at Central, we went to find the famous Roast Goose stall, Yat Lok. I ordered the famous Roast Goose rice, there was a thick layer of fats hide within the layers of lean meat and the sauce drizzled was flavoursome. Food was not bad but very pricey.

Yat Lok Roast Goose
Conwell House, G/F, 34-38 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Central exit D2 (10 minutes walk)

10. Dessert stop at Honeymoon Dessert

We spotted Honeymoon Dessert at level 3 so we went in to have desserts and take a break. We ordered 2 desserts that are not found in Singapore - Strawberry Sago and Green Tea with Soya Beancurd. We paid HKD73 for the dessert.

Honeymoon Dessert
500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
Hysan Place #03-317 to 319
Nearest MTR: Causeway Bay exit F2

11. Cable car ride to Ngong Ping

The visit to Ngong Ping was definitely the highlight of our Hong Kong trip. We purchased the 360 fun pass standard adult ticket HKD255 (S$45.53) per pax. The ticket consists of  a round trip cable car ride, show for motion 360, stage 360 and walking with buddha. The cable car ride to Ngong Ping was about 25 minutes. Throughout the ride, we caught sight of the deep blue sea and lush green mountainside of Lantau Island underneath our feet. 

12. Climb up to The Big Buddha


The Big Buddha, also known as Tian Tan Buddha, is the most iconic attraction of Lantau Island. There is a total of 268 steps to reach the three-storey pedestal to visit the Buddha and the exhibition hall. Besides visiting the Buddha, we got to enjoy the boundless scenery of Lantau and South China Sea. It was worth the sweat climbing up and be treated to the beautiful sight, away from the hustle and bustle of city.
It was an enjoyable day trip to Ngong Ping, so scenic and memorable.

Ngong Ping
Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Tung Chung Exit B (5 minutes walk)

13. Make a trip to Disneyland

Disneyland is a place that captured my heart with childhood memories came flooding back. Disney melody rang in the air as we entered Disneyland. 

14. Eat at Dim Dim Sum

I was so glad that we came here because it served a wide variety of dim sum choices and best dim sum that I tried so far. It was a satisfying dinner and our greatest achievement for today.

DimDim Sum 
26-28 Man Wui St, Jordan, Hong Kong
Nearest MTR: Jordan (12 minutes walk away)

15. Eat at One Dim Sum

An affordable dim sum restaurant that was packed with crowds. They used to be one Michelin star. The restaurant was a small scale one, our night was spent here enjoying the Cantonese dim sum. Dim sum was a staple food we have in Hong Kong and it definitely left a deep impression during this trip. One Dim Sum is indeed an affordable dim sum restaurant that offers quality dim sum. Recommended to visit.

One Dim Sum
Prince Edward, Playing Field Rd, 15 Shop 1 & 2 Kenwood Mansion
Nearest MTR: Prince Edward Exit A (3 minutes walk)

16. Trip to Macau The Venetian

The architectural design was inspired by The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. The resort's theme evolved around Venice, making it one of Macau's hottest tourist spots. It was owned by the American Las Vegas Sands company.

The trip to The Venetian was nothing but amazing, everything about this hotel was so gorgeous and incredible. It was possibly the most luxurious hotel that I ever stepped into. Stepping into Sands Shoppes made me think of the Korean drama, Boys Over Flowers. They came to The Venetian to film the drama and on board this gondola ride, riding through the canal of the Shoppes at the Venetian. 

17. Try the Portuguese egg tarts at Macau

We stopped by Lord Stow's Bakery and Cafe for tea break.
They are famous for their Portuguese egg tarts. To complete my trip to Macau, we can't miss out on their Portuguese egg tarts. The egg tart has a flaky and crispy exterior with a soft and moist interior. Handle with care when consumption as the egg tart will break apart when we bite it. 

Lord Stow's Bakery and Cafe
Sands Shoppes at The Venetian, level 3

18. Visit Macau Eiffel Tower at The Parisian Macao

The highlight of The Parisian Macao is definitely Macau Eiffel Tower, a replica of Paris' most famous icon. The large observation deck was located on the 7th floor and a small deck located on the 37th floor at the top of the tower (ticket price: HKD100). The City of Lights, the City of Love. Paris is at the heart of romance.
The replica is only a half scale of the famous Eiffel Tower's landmark. 

19. Trip to Lamma Island

Lamma Island is located to the southwest of Hong Kong Island and it is the third largest island of Hong Kong. It is a traditional fishing villages and hidden Hong Kong scenery. Lamma Island is away from the hustle and bustle city. Time seemed to slow down when we were here. Lamma Island is house to a streetful of seafood restaurants, arts and crafts stores that can be found once we alighted at the pier.

Hope this post helps in your itinerary planning to Hong Kong.
Good bye.