Product Review: SleepWiz Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow

A good pillow ensures we have a good night sleep and wake up the next morning without stiffness. 

Since we spend one third of our day sleeping, it is important to choose the right pillow that can help us improve our quality of sleep.

Sleepwiz team has recently introduced Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow and I would love to share this with you guys.

The Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow is the end product of the combination of memory foam and the plush comfort of a classic pillow.

Most of the classic pillows are either too soft or over bouncy, which does not provide sufficient support for our head and neck. However, memory foam pillows stand out from the classic pillows because they are great for neck support and prevent stiff neck the next morning.

Sleepwiz's pillow comes with a super-breathable Coolmax protector which provides airflow throughout the pillow, this keeps us cool while we sleep.

The protector is removable and hand washable.

The plushopedic pillow is filled with hypoallergenic memory fluff (80%) and cross-cut open-celled polyurethane foam (20%) which acts as a support to rest our head, bringing out a buoyant feel. The fillings can be adjusted to create the shape by re-fluffing the pillow into our best fit sleeping posture. 

The fluff filling will sink in when weight is placed on the pillow. I was not used to this initially because I was so used to sleeping on classic pillows which is more firm in texture compared to fluffy pillows. But this fluffy pillow is extremely comfortable, it supported my head and neck whichever way I flipped (back-sleep or side-sleep).

Despite the fiber fillings will lose the resilience due to the repeated weight apply to the pillow, the memory fluff pillow is able to maintain the volume and support us for years. We can re-fluff on our own too. Very worth it to get this pillow.

Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow is now selling at S$39.90 (usual price: S$84).

You can make your purchase from SleepWiz website. 

The purchase comes with: 

- Free shipping to local address within Singapore 

- 7 night free trial (full refund to be made if you don't like it) 

- 3 month warranty automatically registered

Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow has become my favourite cuddle companion that makes me don't feel like getting up from bed. The pillow is so bouncy when I placed my head down, just like a marshmallow which is light and fluffy. The memory fluff adapts to my sleeping position perfectly. With the fluff pillow, I always fall into deep slumber.

Disclaimer: I was given Plushopedic Memory Fluff Pillow for review and shared my own opinion.

Happenings in December - Feelyn's First Month Celebration + Air Play (New York) + Solar Eclipse + Ramen Nagi

Sunday 1/12/19

Uncle and Aunt came to our house today together with 10 floor aunt. As they were all staying for dinner, we went out to our favourite zichar place for dinner. 

We tried something different today instead of the usual Curry Fish Head - Sweet and Sour Fish. The sweet and sour combination made it an appetising dish to pair with our rice.

Another new dish we tried was Youtiao with Fish Paste. The fried youtiao was light and airy at the front, a satisfying dish to have.

Wednesday 4/12/19

Time for my mini product review session on recent beauty products that I am currently using.

I started using Goldwell Kerasilk Control Rich Protective Oil for unmanageable, unruly and frizzy hair because my hair is in need of treatment.

The hair oil is a leave in treatment to be applied on towel-dried or dry hair for a smooth and shiny finish. It helps to control and tame my frizzy hair. Furthermore, it adds shine to my dull looking hair and makes my hair appear softer upon touch. I also enjoyed the floral oriental scent of jasmine amd Damask rose that linger on my hair.

Saturday 14/12/19

Went to my uncle's house for my youngest niece, Feelyn, first month celebration. This time round, bro only invited the relatives over.

The buffet catering was ready by 5.30pm and we were ready to kickstart the dinner. It was a yummy spread with my favourite fried chicken wings, curry and bun.

Meet the star of the day - Feelyn.

Our family tree are growing bigger every year, new additions (babies and maids) to our next Chinese New Year gathering.

SF just got back from Taiwan and she got our family some goodies. 

Year end is really the period where many of my families went traveling, I received many foodies from them. 

The one that I was very interested to try was Bubble Milk Tea Cake. As a bubble tea lover, I am attracted by it. The bubble milk tea cake has the same texture as the pineapple tart from Taiwan, except that the paste is different.

Tuesday 17/12/19

姑姑 also came back from Taiwan last few days and got us some snacks too. 姑丈 enjoyed the trip very much and wish to travel to Taiwan again next year.

I met up with Tracy in the night for dinner and to watch the gala show of Air Play (New York). Knowing that I have not been out with friends for months, Tracy took this invite opportunity to ask me out and also to do our Christmas gift exchange.

New York’s Air Play combined the act of circus and street theatre performance art by two siblings, they transformed ordinary objects in our daily life like balloons, fabrics, umbrellas and confetti into uncommon beauty.

It was a very interactive performance with some interaction with audience. The children loved it so much and laughter can be heard whenever they came near to the audience. 

The confetti turned  the dark night sky into one of the biggest snow globe. It left us feeling awe by the sight in front of us.

We enjoyed the one hour performance very much.

Sunday 22/12/19

Vivien's sis got us egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery and we love it very much. Thanks sis.

The egg tarts had a buttery crust with smooth egg custard sat on it. I like that the crust was not very fragile such that it will break when we hold the egg tart. The crust was crunchy to my liking.

Tuesday 24/12/19

With Christmas and year end season approaching, my year end is filled with gathering as we bid goodbye to 2019.

I met up with the girls on Christmas Eve after our work for ENCE Purple Christmas Party at their Raffles Place office.

After having the catered lunch, it was time for gift exchange. It was a very stressful gift exchange because your chosen gift might be snatched by others. I have gotten a teddy bear while Jasmine's Pikachu was snatched by the others and she got to choose another gift.

Thanks Tracy for the photo.

It has been quite awhile since I last met the girls (except for Tracy whom I just met last week), so happy to have a short gathering on Chirstmas Eve for the Chirstmas gift exchange. 

Thursday 26/12/19

I met up with Mee Ing and Rachel for lunch at Aston. It  has been so long since I last had Aston. This time round, I opt for Chargilled Chicken with Potato Wedges and Onion Rings.

While walking around after lunch, we got to witness the rare annular solar eclipse on Boxing Day. The moon covered the sun's centre, leaving the sun's visible outer edges forming a ring around the moon.

This phenomenon has attracted the attention of many onlookers. There was one China tourist who asked me what we were all looking at.  

After the lunch, I went for facial (I paid for my own). Now that age is catching up on me, it's time that I embark on monthly or quarterly facial session to clear my clogged pores. 

Friday 27/12/19

December is the period where I rest well because it is also the period that I cleared my leave. Today was a rest day for me, I only went out in the evening to meet GF and Linda at Suntec City for dinner.

As Linda was craving for ramen, GF has recommended Ramen Naji located Suntec City Tower 2. The ramen chain is originated from Fukuoka, Japan and has more than 40 outlets all over the world. This was my first time trying.

I had the Original Butao King where the thick handcrafted noodles were paired with classic Nagi pork chashu in tonkotsu pork-broth. The flavourful soup complemented each mouthful of the noodles, it was full of punch.

After the dinner, we went to Burger King to chill. GF and I started our second round of eating with us sharing 9 pieces of nuggets.

Thanks Linda for the belated Christmas gift. Though we don't see each other very often, we will still meet up once in awhile to catch up and rant about our problems. 

Sunday 29/12/19

Vivien's always got my family good food whenever she chanced upon something nice. This time round, she got us Kazo MSW durian cream puff. Thanks sis for always spoiling us with lots of good food.

Tuesday 31/12/19

I started off my new year eve with a hearty breakfast at The Coffee Bean @ Kallang Wave Mall. It was my first time trying their Salmon Brioche Eggs Ben which contains smoked salmon, egg, cheese, brioche, salad and cherry tomatoes.

I had Ice Tea to go with my meal, it was something I in need of to beat the stuffy heat as the aircon in the mall only operate at 10am.

We have come to the end of 2019. It was a year filled with good and bad moments, a year for growth where I am trying to find my direction in life and learning to become a better person, learning to stand up and walk after the fall. I still have not fully recover from it and I need time to heal the wound. The most depressing period has passed and I hope to be surrounded with more positive vibes in the new year ahead.

With that, I concluded my 2019 happenings. 

Beauty Review: K-Bright Dream Tone Set + Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range

I am always on the search for suitable skincare products for my sensitive skin since my face is nowhere near perfect. Thanks to Try and Review team, I have the opportunity to try out 2 new skincare product range.

First was K-Bright Dream Tone Set which consists of K-Bright Icy-Lock Miracle Booster Pearls Dream Tone and Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum.

I have been hearing a lot about K-Bright through Instragram and this sparked my interest in trying out the product. 

Icy-Lock Miracle Booster Pearls Dream Tone comes with 16 pearls in a box ($62).

The pearl combined cutting-edge technology to deliver 3X more brightening effect and will leave skin more luminous, firm, and recharged.

Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum ($89) is enriched with a powerful active-ingredient complex to give a radiant, velvety-smooth skin.

This is an innovative product with multi functions which includes hydrating, brightening and firming. Miracle booster pearl dissolved easily with the combined usage with the serum and both benefits will combine into one application. I like the watery texture which does not leave sticky feeling after the application. The red spots have become smaller and my skin has brightened up after using it for just 4 days. It also locked the moisture and keep our skin hydrated for long hours. It gave me a feel that my skin has just undergo a pampering facial session.

Here's my result after using the products for less than a week.

K-Bright Crystal Bright Illuminating Serum did more than just hydrating my skin, it is locked with powerful ingredient that leave my skin glowing after using. I like how the serum comes with a dropper which disperse the right amount of serum I need to dissolve the pearl. Just one drop is enough to cover my face. After mixing with the booster pearl, I pat it evenly on my face. The serum is light weight and absorbed fast into my skin, it added radiance and moisture to my skin after application. It does not cause any irritation to my skin.

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The next set was Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range which consists of Dark Spot Corrective Serum, Day Renew Cream SPF 25 PA++ and Night Repair Cream.

Dark Spot Corrective Serum

30ml, $25.90

Nanowhite Dark Spot Corrective Serum is an effective whitening concentrate that is enriched with nanotechnology, Omega White-C, and natural extracts to eliminate acne scars, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. 

After cleansing and toning, apply the serum evenly to our face before using day or night moisturiser. 

Nanowhite Dark Spot Corrective Serum is a light weight and watery texture serum which does not leave any tight feeling after use. It is gentle on skin and does not cause any irritation. It helped to lock in the whitening concentrate which penetrated deep into skin for absorption. 

After using for 2 weeks, noticeable result can be seen where my dull looking skin has turned to a natural glowing skin, some of the small dark spots and acne scars have also lightened up, contributed to the more even skin tone.

Day Renew Cream SPF 25 PA++

40ml, $15.90

The day cream is enriched with Omega White-C, Nanotechnology and Natural Extracts to effectively shields skin from UVA & UVB radiation and minimises stubborn pigmentation.

Nanowhite day renew cream is a great help when comes to busy morning as the day cream acts as a moisturiser and sun screen, we just need to apply this one product which comes with 2 functions. The day renew cream is rich in texture and comes with a light scent but does not leave greasy on our skin. Not only does it provide SPF25 PA+ sun protection, it kept my skin moisturised during the day. 

After using the products for 2 weeks, I noticed that my skin tone become more even, suppled and glowing after application. My pigmentation has also lightened.

Night Repair Cream

40ml, $15.90

The highly concentrated formulation helps to brighten uneven skin tone and restore skin’s glow overnight.

I love Nanowhite Night Repair Cream because I know that my skin is in good hands at night with the active ingredients working on skin repair while I am sleeping. The texture is creamy and slightly heavier than the day cream, nevertheless, it is still fast absorbed into the skin and keeping my skin hydrated throughout the night. I woke up to a radiant and supple skin in the morning.

Thanks Try and Review for taking care of my beauty regime, my skin feel well taken care of after using K-Bright Dream Tone Set and Nanowhite Basic Skincare Range.

Happenings in October and November - Injury Updates + Yi Xiang and Tracy's Wedding

Wednesday 2/10/19

Today is the day I went to hospital for my doctor appointment, my first time going out of the house using crutches. By the time I walked to the lift from my door step, I already felt my right leg weakened and I have no energy to hop until the pick-up area at level 1. What used to be just a mere 2 minutes walk become a tough chore for me now, I was totally exhausted.

I borrowed a wheelchair while at the hospital because I seriously can't walk with one leg. After registration, I was being asked to go to the plaster room where the staff helped me to remove my current cast and to wait for doctor to review my case. The doctor reviewed my x-ray taken last week and said that the crack is quite large, I will need to cast my leg for another 3 weeks and come back for x-ray again.

The staff helped me to wrap a new cast which is wrapped higher than before, he pasted 2 stickers on my cast to cheer me up.

After the tea break, I went back to office to bring my laptop home to work. Being handicapped now, I unable to even walk up to my office and I have to get my colleague to help me bring my laptop down. I have to learn many things all over again.

2019 hasn't been good to me, there are more bad things happening compared to the good ones. I felt really shitty deep inside me, there is no way that I won't feel heavy inside me. While I am in my bad shape, I was blessed to have my family members supporting me, especially my mother, who work around the clock to take care of me. Knowing that there are people who have my back, it gives me strength to look beyond the bad and keep myself moving forward.

Monday 21/10/19

Here comes the day for my second review.

Knowing that I have a hard time making my way out using crutches, I learnt my lesson this time round. Prior the review, I loaned this wheelchair from my uncle so that I can make my way to hospital using it. 

Today's duration in hospital was slightly longer as I had a few stations to go to. My first appointment  was at 1.45pm to the x-ray departments which I waited for more than half an hour for my turn, next was doctor's review followed by to the plaster department to remove my cast (also waited for more than half an hour).

After removing the cast, I went to the rehab shop to purchase the air cast walking boot which provide moderate support and compression for forefoot, mid-foot and hind foot injuries. The downside of the walking boot is the hefty price which cost a few hundred dollars, but with this walking boot, I am able to start learning on how to walk again. This will aid in faster healing, which is why I proceed to purchase the walking boot despite the price.

Finally everything was settled at 5.30pm, we stopped by at Kaki Makan for a drink and toasts session before heading home.

Tuesday 22/10/19

Here's how my foot looked like after removing the cast the next day, the foot was swollen and there was bruised caused by the hard cast. Not only that, my left leg has shrink in size as compared to my right left due to the long duration of being wrapped in the hard cast.

Being unable to walk for a month, I have totally forgotten how to even walk. I am too used to hop around and I can't change this habit. It took me quite a while to take my first step with the helps of the walking boot and crutches to steadily balance myself. 

Saturday 26/10/19

Here comes Tracy and Yi Xiang big day.

I was supposed to be one of Tracy's bridesmaids but due to my  current condition, I am unable to perform my duties and so will just be attending as a guest.

It feel like years since I last dolled up and dressed up to head out, I missed this side of me and missed hanging out so much. It's been a long time since I spotted livelihood in me. Everyday was just staying at home, no one will care about my image and dressing.

My mobility is still an issue, I still required the crutches to support me in walking while wearing the air cast boot. Going to the wedding venue is an issue for me, I need support in my movement and getting in to the car. I am so thankful for the help of my buddies, Jasmine and Ryden, who came over to my place to fetch me to Orchard Hotel. Without a second thought, they willingly lend me their helping hands when I asked for their help. Thanks Jasmine and Ryden for being there for me when I need you. 

Another person I want to thank is CK. She was sitting besides me during the banquet and she has been very helpful looking out for me. She will help me to pull my chair whenever I need to stand up or sit down. CK also served me food when the dishes arrived. All these sweet gestures made me feel glad that she was sitting besides me. 

We managed to arrive at about 1pm. Tracy arranged for my table to be seated at the second table for the stage so that we will have a good view of the stage. This also mean that the aisle from the entrance to our table is a distance away. While I was walking in with my crutches, I bowed my head low and just looked at the floor because I felt that lots of attention was on me. Even my friends were shocked to see me in such a bad shape. 

A group photo with CK, Linda and Jasmine, so nice to see them again.

First up was Orchard Deluxe Combination where my favourite were Golden Treasure Roll, Drunken Chicken with Chinese Wine and Crispy Roasted Pork.

Next was Sliced Chicken and Scallop with Capsicum and Broccoli, followed by Steamed Goby with Soya Sauce. 

The bride always looked the prettiest on their wedding day, Tracy's long navy maxi dress bring a touch of elegance. It was so touching seeing my friends walking down the aisle.

The family members, relatives, brothers, sisters of bride and groom were invited up on stage for the wedding toast. Yum Seng!

Other dishes include Braised Voluta and Sea Cucumber with Spinach, Stewed Pork Ribs and Mango Puree with Pamelo and Sago.

My seating partner on the other side was Dawn, it's been a year since I last saw her. 

The dish that was well loved by everyone in our table was Crispy Flower Bun with Chilli Crabmeat Sauce. The chilli crabmeat sauce is the perfect dip to go with the crispy bun, making the bun tasted more delicious with the spice infused into it.

The two influencers' tables have a combined group photo together. It was an amazing friendship forged out of blogging and they have become one of the most important people in my life. 

After the banquet lunch, Jasmine and Ryden sent me home safety. Words can't emphasize my thankfulness to them. 

I felt relived the moment I reached home. First time out of house for so long besides going to hospital.  Now I yearned for a good soak of my leg to relieve the muscle and swollen leg. I guess time will heal my condition, the only thing I can do is to wait. 

Saturday 2/11/19

GF came over to my house to visit me and also to bring me the souvenirs from Seattle.

GF got me some souvenirs for Halloween. I love the socks especially. Thanks so much for all the gifts.

Wednesday 13/11/19

Baby Teddie came over to our house today. She is already 5 months old now, the last time we saw her was when we were at her first month celebration.

Monday 18/11/19

Here comes my third review. It was the same timing and same procedure as the last time. This time round, the people queuing for x-ray was lesser and it was my turn in less than half an hour.

The doctor said that my wound was healing and has discharge my case, but to fully recover, it might take half a year. I can remove my air cast walking boot and practice walking without it. I still can't walk very well due to swollen leg and I can't put too much pressure when walking, hence I can be seen limping when I walk. 

Time to head back to work on 21 Nov.

Wednesday 20/11/19

姑姑 came over again to bring us the snacks that KP got for us from her Osaka trip. 

KP got us Wasabi Peanuts, Banana Manju and Ichiran Ramen. Thanks for getting us these gifts from Osaka. 

My favourite was the Wasabi Peanuts with the peanut was coated with wasabi crunchy shell. It was delicious but beware of the wasabi kick that will stimulate our nasal passage, best to have it when we are having nose block, it will definitely clear our blockage.