#really... rojak language

[return2zero]

so... yes... plot bunny and drawing bunny both haunted my brain and took my one brain cell hostage

oh yes, read from Right to Left!

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Sudden mini idea caused by what happened earlier today with Xavier's lines and recalling a bit of his Heartstring Symphony moment...

Now, it's my turn to suffer from neck pains caused by drawing this up til 2am... time to mimir!

[amjustagirl]

yalor exactly i love our slang and everything. like it's so so special. and words like abuden and can and haizz just cant be translated HAHGS. i love it.

also yayy fellow my/sg friend hehe <33

hanor - like how do i explain what the meaning of words like sian is (e.g. walao my period is making me damn siannnn) or how do i get the same feel in english when i curse and swear cos our slang is just damn evocative lor (e.g. wah heng gao lao sai HAHA).

i just see our slang as being so reflective of the south east asian chinese diaspora yknow? i rmb once i got stopped by an australian customs officer cos my passport says im both singaporean and chinese - and he was mega confused that ethnicity =/= nationality and i had a hard time convincing him that alamak im not fr china laaa. like, the very nature of singlish / manglish really reflects the fact that our ancestors kinda floated their way down from china (as pirates / coolies), intermarried w the local population in msia / indonesia, stayed in kampongs where everyone speaks a rojak mix of chinese / malay / indian dialects and languages so now our slang is just v...impt to me.

sorry for rambling so much HAHAHAHA

(oh and btw im part of (a) the south east asian discord channel and (b) the baobeis discord channel so if you wanna join, let me know and i can point you in the right direction!)

[genderqueernerd]

Ok friends I have been laughing about thus for exactly five days liao.

CW for swearing and juvenile humour

This is a hilarious look at how convoluted Chinese culture is.

Hosts are supposed to ensure their guests eat. But guests should know when to stop (usually at the last piece). Out of respect, the youngest should let the oldest eat, but the oldest tend to indulge the youngest with their whims.

So yes, it's really convoluted and complicated and who gets the last piece is always a point of contention during New Year Reunion dinners. (Personally, my fam goes with grandma gets the best pieces, and the kiddies can have the last pieces)

The ferocious older sister is sort of a laugh point as well because they're usually the ones who keep the young'uns in line.

Prepare to say a lot of 'paiseh, paiseh', which means 不好意思, aka it's not really polite.

Juvenile humour in this includes:

700, 700, 700!

It's pronounced qi bai qi bai qi bai, which sounds like cheebai, which means 'cunt'

牛二牛米 aka Cow Two Cow Paddy

Aka, 'what kind of shitty saying'. Chinese culture have four character sayings called Cheng Yu. They can describe a multitude of things and during CNY we usually put up sayings like 步步高升 (improvement every step)，身体健康(health)，新年如意(may the year turn out as you wish)，年年有余(excess every year).

But Ken brought 牛二牛米, the pinyin of which is Niu Er Niu Mi (New Year, New Me), but read in Chinese it makes no sense. Cow two cow paddy??

Not to mention it's a double faux pas cause 2019 is the year of the Pig/Boar but the saying has got cows in it.

CHOW CHEE ----

Chow: a surname. 周or 赵

Chee: a legit name. I'd like to think it's 吉 in this skit

But when combined with the last identifier aka Ken, Hong, and Bai, the homonym sounds like swear words. (The following are possible written versions of the names, i'm just guessing but it shows how incredibly important pinyin is for Chinese names)

周吉健 chow chee ken, could mean good health, but sounds like 'smelly dick'

周吉宏 chow chee hong, could mean good and fortuitous, but sounds like 'smelly fart'

周吉拜 chow chee bai, could mean good worship or offering, but sounds like 'smelly cunt'

Other things:

Multilingual rojak

Typical of Malaysians and Singaporeans who will randomly switch languages at will. Good luck if you speak only one of them.

One-upping one another loudly

CNY dinners always have this. There's that one relative who's sicker, richer, poorer and everything you did, they did something more extra!

Crazy rich asians

Xiao long bao is not cheap. To be able to afford that in a titanium steamer and a Chaffeur means they're incredibly rich. Also, "The Tan Huas are blooming."

[rachelng702blog]

one-on-one feedback

In todays studio class (26.07) we got called for one-on-one feedback from our tutor about our project ideas. I explained my idea about designing a Malaysian guidebook and these are some things I should consider.

"how is this guidebook different from all the other Malaysian guidebooks out there?"

"approach making this guidebook from a communication designers perspective by maybe making a guidebook on 'Malaysian typography' 'Malaysian art' 'Malaysian language' "

Katie's feedback was really helpful for me as I felt like I was behind and struggling on how to further develop my idea. Taking the feedback into consideration, I came up with another idea of making a language guide / cultural guide for people like me who moved out of Malaysia and wants to reconnect with the culture. Katie then gave me an example of a Mandarin Chinese learning app/book called 'Chineasy' by ShaoLan Hsueh.

However, after careful consideration, I wasn't keen on creating a Malaysian language guide book as Malaysia is a multilingual country with 137 spoken languages where Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil are the most spoken by Malaysians. In Malaysia people tend to speak 'Bahasa Rojak' (mixed language) 'code-switching between different languages'. Another reason why I decided to not create a Malaysian language book was because this project would be heavily based around 'typography' which is an area I'm not 100% familiar with, not an area I'm skilled in.

[lapeaudelamemoire]

. I used to think I was really cool. I don't know if this means or is about my self-esteem gone low. And I don't know how things would have turned out if they had gone differently, honestly, but sometimes, I think, even if nothing had gone wrong, eventually, maybe, I would have gotten less fired up and bright-eyed than I was at 21; like patina. I thought I was finally growing up, then. Now I think I was young. I'll think this about myself in two years from now, too. I thought I'd done the lot, or like I was ready for the world. Now after everything I realise how small my world was, even as it seemed expansive at the time. I thought I was grown; cultured, in that sense people think of when they see or use or say the word 'cultured' - which now to me really just means Eurocentric and imperialist. I thought my English accent was a kinda cool feature; used to be pleased whenever someone thought I was English - I still have that feeling vaguely, these days. I thought I was complex and rich and had so much depth - made up of Portuguese-language bossa nova and trip-hop jazz and chill lounge, sitting in bars in gowns, having money to spare or spend that I could pay for a night's drinks even while out with a friend 10 years older than me with a full-time stable job. I thought I was a proper Woman, closetful of lingerie worth over a few thousand dollars, high heels and an easy walk, days in reading philosophy and poetry and watching 'deep' films and 'thoughtful' telly. Like the world was a red carpet rolled out; having photoshoots, travelling, taking photos of myself in hotel rooms. Look - I was happy. I knew who I was; I was the girl with a bagful of books having a coffee in a small Western European city square, going home to an apartment in a small lane, buying bread downstairs from the shop on the corner, a view of a slice of river from my window. But something about all that memory now only gives me a sense of 'I was so young, then.' Things were easy. And I don't mean this as if they'd been easy for years; they hadn't. It'd been the first time they'd been easy in a decade, or more. I had a direction, a plan, somewhere to go, somewhere to be, things to do, a big trip. Everything was fine, and love either came or went, and my hands were free, open, and unclasping. Young hands, not knotted, not gnarled, not stiffened into a claw's clutch. Now? Now I'm not so sure. I've lost the wonder from my eyes. There's a lack of lustre that I used to have, an ease, a freedom. I was riding on the sense that I'd overcome everything and could do anything. A second wind of invincibility that came off a bed of humility and gratefulness. And then, suddenly - it was hard, to be grateful again, you know? For months I decided to myself that the bad things were a good test, a run-round, proof I could overcome it again with the tools I'd just learned... for the first few months after that, even with the ex, I said in all that fraught tautness, 'Just one more thing to get over, this will make us stronger! :)' Big fat ground-devastating crash comedown car wreck train on fire derailing straight dash into the ocean. My nails haven't been perfect for the longest time, now. I used to fix them up after a certain amount of chipping, and now... My hair, I've just left to grow as it will, fade to what it will. My body is a forgotten garden. As I got into the shower today I realised I'd forgotten what my lips look like between my thighs, that they looked like something at all. I used to be so keenly aware of my body. Now the sensations everywhere have dulled, only occasionally flaring up in some sort of protest of being forgotten. And now I don't know what I sound like; my accent is a mongrel; I don't know or care if I stand out; my clothes I no longer even ken if I have a style, I'm a plate of rojak that's not particularly outstanding or seem to be. The amalgamation before was defined, now it's just a jumble, like tangled necklaces, or a heap of undone puzzle pieces. Something come over me like a wave of freshwater and wash me clean to the bone, white like I've been picked and boiled. Now there's all these realisations that just stop hitting as hard as they used to come. Now it's just hard-knock dents collecting on the brass body of me. What do I say, it's just one more scrape away, one more kink in the metal, already sort of bent out of shape. I used to think my voice or saying something was important; now I think that much less so. I used to think I had something to say, something to contribute, that there was something I could come at new, worth saying. Now I'm not sure where I am, the compass calibration is shot, Google Maps shows the wrong direction from where I'm pointed; I don't know my bearings, heck, maybe someone's already on it, what do I, hm - I bit off more than I could chew, first of all - and then, as it tends to happen, someone shoved from the end, and. My mouth isn't big enough to take all this in at once; the discomfort of your throat when you swallow too big a bite. Tried to fit so much seeing and experiencing into a compressed seven or eight months, but it turns out, there's just spillover. You can't fit 25 hours into a day; nor 27, nor 28, 30; 36; 50. Default state: Unimpressed. How depressing. Not at all a way to live in the world, except I think, everyone's less than impressed, lately. Fit me into the cold. Fit me into the teeth of frost, the ice blue distances. I've lived three winters, or coldnesses, in the past two years, so far. Winter in London, winter in Australia, the end of spring in Vilnius. And now the beginning again of winter in Melbourne. I haven't had a single summer, my dears; the prickly heat of Sg doesn't count. More like a pricking at the thumbs, of something wickedly this way comes. What am I? I don't know. Patched up, patchwork, poster plastered over holes in the wall... makeshift; made shift. Made to shift. That sounds about right.

[orange-cheetah]

I've never made bao so I can't recommend any recipes dfhksd but there was this bao truck at my high school so almost all of my knowledge of bao types comes from the menu (photos are from the net)

peanut bao (花生包) crushed peanuts with sugar,,, very nice

custard bao (奶油包) something simple and sweet you can eat very fast when the teacher is not looking, with minimal repercussions on digestive system (my favorite from high school bao truck)

vegetable bao (菜包) the kind of vegetable bao i'm familiar with is the one that uses 沙葛 (jicama? we don't really know the english names of vegetables over here we just go with whichever language says it more often) it's the pale vegetable in the photo above (also lovely in rojak and popiah!)

red bean paste bao (豆沙包) pretty good. can never go wrong with red bean paste (adzuki? anko? i'm learning so many new words)

lotus paste bao (莲蓉包) it's the same stuff found in mooncakes!! also the bao is green because it's made with pandan

bonus bao:

xiaolongbao (小笼包) they've put soup in a bao can you believe it

curry bao (咖���包) seems more like a local malaysian thing but i'm not about to complain because i love curry

@orange-cheetah Can you please link me those recipes??? I have a pork one, but custard and peanut are new to me and they sound DELICIOUS!!!

[dryingzangel]

People think I really eat clean all the time. . However, I do crave and love snacking, especially after work. It is a way for me to relax and rewind. . So I choose premium snacks like Woo-Dang (aka U-dang). In Malaysia, we speak creative rojak language :p . My family and I can enjoy Woo-Dang prawn crackers at ease because they are made from fresh prawns meat caught from the sea daily without preservatives or MSG! . Woo-Dang comes in 3 unconventional flavours: 1. Salted egg-- dip them in Luckin Kopi's famous Salted Egg Sauce for extra oomph. 2. Mala-- just the spiciness I love! Awesome tongue numbing crackers. 3. Seaweed- enhances the taste of the ocean and a great hit with kids. . The @mywoodang crackers can also be matched with other dips such as hummus, guacamole, salsa and tzatziki. Instant transformation into middle eastern and Mexican snacks! . . . . . . . #yingzangel #foodporn #foodie #lunch #instafood #foodphotography #healthy #food blogger #instagood #goodmorning #foodstagram #tasty #foodlover #homemade #foodgasm #Dipitwitheverydangthing #LuckinKopiSaltedEgg #Woodang #Woodangfreshfromthesea (at Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower Official)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIKAGSIs2gt/?igshid=sdjgm3zdaipz

[captnmars]

tagged by @arianakristine . Thank you :) !

nickname(s): nora or ella

zodiac sign: scorpio

height: im very short

last movie i saw: this zombie movie called the crazies

last thing i googled: jenmorrisonlive's ig (it's for her ig link)

favourite musician: i don't really have one specific favourite musician. i listened to a lot of different genres of music, from ella fitzgerald to descendents

song stuck in my head: masih cinta by kotak

other blogs: none

following: 304

followers: very smol

do i get asks: barely

amount of sleep i get: usually 5-6 hours

lucky numbers: 5

what i’m wearing: a grey t-shirt & sweatpants

dream job: getting paid for reading books?

dream trip: i would love to go to new zealand one day

favourite food:  chicken rendang & spaghetti

instruments: i can play the guitar & keyboard a little bit. i also enjoyed singing

languages: malay (we have a lot of different dialects here and im very fluent with 2 of those), a little melanau, can't speak indonesian but i can understand it, can't speak arabic but i can read it & just a tiny bit of mandarin. oh and english

favourite songs: i can't honestly pick. there's like a lot.

random fact: i used to have acute insomnia

aesthetic: rojak (google it! lol)

[spicynbachili1]

Singapore’s bid for UNESCO hawker food listing eats at neighbours | News

Singapore – Conventional avenue meals thrives throughout Asia, because it does world wide, reflecting in distinctive methods native historical past, tradition, substances, and tastes.

Avenue hawkers in Vietnam serve up a beloved rice noodle soup known as pho (pronounced “fuh”).

Indonesia gave the world satay – skewered and grilled meats.

Multi-cultural Malaysia has satay too. And spicy laksas.

Whereas Thailand has a inexperienced papaya salad known as som tam that is sizzling and bitter and helps counter the tropical warmth.

Singapore’s avenue meals are largely the identical as these present in neighbouring Malaysia – each share an extended historical past underneath British rule and briefly merged till Singapore’s expulsion in August 1965 – and in Indonesia.

An apt instance is a well-liked dish known as rojak, a conventional fruit and vegetable salad dish meaning “combination” or “eclectic combine” within the Malay language.

Even Singapore’s nationwide dish, Hainanese hen rice, was introduced by immigrants from the Hainan province in southern China.

The Lee household’s signature hen rice, which was first offered from a hawker stall in 1968 [Tom Benner/Al Jazeera]

But Singapore is making a bid for a novel distinction amongst Asian avenue meals traditions. As its neighbours and meals critics scoff, the city-state is making ready a petition for UNESCO recognition of its hawker tradition, and an inventory on the UN physique’s Consultant Checklist of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

If the bid is profitable, it is going to be Singapore’s second itemizing after the Botanic Gardens, which have been named a World Heritage web site alongside Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and the Nice Wall of China in 2015.

‘Conceited behaviour’

Neighbouring international locations with revered avenue meals traditions equivalent to Malaysia – the place the town of Penang is famend for its hawker tradition – see the trouble as pushy and divisive.

Malaysian superstar chef Redzuawan Ismail, higher generally known as Chef Wan, informed native media it was “boastful behaviour”.

“I do not suppose it is smart for them to do that as a result of it’s going to create lots of unhappiness among the many folks when it comes to branding,” he mentioned.

Bee Yinn Low, a Malaysian cookbook writer who blogs at Rasa Malaysia, informed Al Jazeera that Singapore’s bid was purely about advertising.

“There may be nothing distinctive about Singapore hawker tradition,” she mentioned. “If UNESCO approves their utility, it will be an actual disgrace, to not point out that Singapore would create a really hostile atmosphere for its neighbouring international locations, which have a lot extra to supply so far as hawker meals tradition and custom.”

However others assist the concept.

“Whereas one might discover comparable dishes all through the area when it comes to substances, Singapore is exclusive in combining flavour profiles and cooking methods which might be impressed and created by its multiracial inhabitants,” American-born chef Eve Felder, managing director at The Culinary Institute of America, Singapore, informed Al Jazeera.

“From these various cultural influences, Singapore has developed a novel avenue meals tradition that stands in a category of its personal.”

‘Group eating rooms’

Asserting Singapore’s intention to win the designation, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong known as hawker centres a novel a part of Singapore’s id. “Hawker centres are our neighborhood eating rooms,” he mentioned at a Nationwide Day rally in August.

Like their counterparts elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s hawkers as soon as dished out meals from rickshaws and cell carts on the streets, staples equivalent to char kway teow, fried carrot cake, and fish ball noodles.

However from the 1960s, the travelling distributors have been moved into government-built open-air hawker centres in addition to to meals courts and low retailers, all of which function neighbourhood social centres and assembly locations.

KS Teng begins every weekday morning at a hawker centre within the island’s Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood [Tom Benner/Al Jazeera]

KS Teng, 60, exhibits up every weekday morning at a bustling hawker centre in Singapore’s central Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood for espresso and breakfast, greeting buddies and neighbours, earlier than heading to work.

“There isn’t any different place just like the hawker centre,” he mentioned. “Should you go over to Malaysia, they’ve the meals however they do not have the hawker centre tradition.”

Lily Kong, a Singapore Administration College professor who’s a part of a 14-member committee set as much as oversee the UNESCO bid, stresses hawkers are very a lot a part of Singapore life.

“It’s quintessentially multicultural and it mirrors very a lot Singapore’s evolution in city improvement, meals tradition and heritage, and societal material,” she mentioned. “It’s one thing that Singaporeans establish themselves with and cuts throughout a number of social and cultural teams.”

Many fear Singapore’s hawker tradition is endangered by economics and altering tastes.

With fast-growing wealth (memorably portrayed within the hit film Loopy Wealthy Asians) and the recognition of superstar cooks and Michelin-starred eating places, Singaporeans fear in regards to the lack of their conventional avenue fare, which may go for as little as S$three to S$four ($2.17 to $2.90) for a meal.

‘Nostalgic expertise’

As older hawkers retire, youthful Singaporeans aspire to careers that contain shorter hours, higher pay, and air-conditioned workplaces.

Genevieve Lee, 21, helps her father, David Lee, 52, in a household enterprise based by her grandfather in 1968. Lee Enjoyable Nam Kee began as a hawker stall and in the present day operates as a thriving open-air espresso store; its critically acclaimed hen rice going for S$four a plate.

“It is form of a nostalgic expertise; the sensation that comes with the meals,” Genevieve Lee mentioned. “Each day you see folks gathering round, your neighbours, your folks.”

However a teenager changing into a hawker is an exception to the rule.

Genevieve Lee helps her father (proper) within the household enterprise, promoting hen rice [Tom Benner/Al Jazeera]

Singapore has schemes to encourage extra younger hawkers, in addition to to develop on the roughly 110 hawker centres that host greater than 6,000 hawker stalls throughout the island. Many doubt it is sufficient.

UNESCO’s Consultant Checklist of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, created in 2008, already contains batik from Indonesia, yoga in India, and Malaysia’s Mak Yong theatre.

As one of many standards for inclusion is powerful public assist, Singapore’s orchestrated marketing campaign contains an internet petition. Thus far, greater than 35,000 Singaporeans have pledged their assist.

Sitting at a desk at his espresso store, David Lee says the most important factor that makes Singapore’s hawker tradition stand out stands out as the authorities’s involvement, from constructing and regulating hawker centres to attract distributors off the streets, to aggressively advertising its meals tourism.

“In Singapore, hawker tradition is way more organised due to the federal government,” he mentioned.

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[deenaopolis]

(#1 ) My FIRST ever post

 OK so I am so excited this is my first ever entry everrrrrr. So where do I start? I have so much to unfold and its driving me insaneeee (though Im not really sure if theres any sane left in me??).

I have always enjoyed writing. I love projecting my mind out loud. Anyone who is close to me knows how much I love like LOVE lurve, lavh to tell pieces from my mind. That explained the constant tweets I have tweet in the span of 3 seconds everyday.....(errr). and pretty much one day, I decided that tweeting my thoughts in the form tweets or whatsapp statuses are unhealthy. I feel like it will just past someone’s timeline and no one would ever respond (like, period). Its not like here people will respond but it gives me comfort knowing this is a safe space for me to literally, VOMIT (bluek) , ramble everything I want with no 240 characters limit and basically call this MY F**CKING SPACE. i can be annoying as for long as i want cause this is my territory.

I have yet to explore the layout, and familiarise myself to this whole tumblr thing....I have created tumblr since i was 13 but never really use it. Was browsing through different articles on internet and tumblr was one of the option to start writing blogs for FREE. See, im all here for fun and write like why would I pay RM30 monthly for a blog. Maybe En.Kamaruddin will pay to start his car parts business website  but not me. I know everyone has families to feed and all but Im just a student so i dont really see why the need for me pay. I will not necessarily call myself a cheapskate but Im kinda is adgshsu. Maybe one day when Im already rich ill be generous enough to pay for my blog....maybe....we will see though

Anyways, Im still figuring everything out, my writing style especially....I dont know if I want it to be semi-formal or just casual or maybe more to twitter language i dont knowwwwwwwww....but like literally i can u know just suka hati bapak aku it like for example this whole post has inconsistant (i) like sometimes letak I as huruf besar or kecik idk. And to think about it i just rojak the bahasa hahahahahah. entah la...but dont think my blog will ever go international pun so dont really see the issue but then again one of the reason I (see at first I typed i, but i want to train myself to type I) want to start a blog is to polish and improve my english. Like i want it to be good like level Band 6 MUET type of thing. So yeah we will just watch and see from here cause honestly it all depends on my mood.

I think thats it for this post. I think im gonna have an end note like u know XOXO, gossip girl type of thing. YUp going to think of now. Im going to sleep now bye bye. its 4:06 AM like who start a blog at this time? I tell you, its me. Okie byyeee <3

[makamarie]

Becoming Wonho

Through the rise of Korean culture around the globe, the Korean entertainment industry is bursting with talent that is like nothing we have ever seen before. Numerous youngsters audition all over the world and very few are accepted into agencies. Not long after an individual is chosen, they become a trainee and work countless hours perfecting their vocals, choreography, acting, image and some even take language classes. Trainees can train for as long as 10 years and still only a select few are given the opportunity to debut. With that being said, even after debut, most spend all their time making this their lives. Idols prove that work ethic has not completely dissolved from today’s generation.

Some may say that they are overworked, but I believe what they do is truly inspiring. An idol that has been a significant role model in my life is Shin Hoseok, otherwise known by his stage name Wonho. Aside from his normal idol activities, in his spare time, he works out and maintains his remarkably fit body. Earlier this year, fans were finally able to get some sort of answer as to why he does this. Wonho explained that not only did he really enjoy exercising, but he saw it as “etiquette towards his fans” (Soompi). 

For a few years now, I have looked up to Wonho. My New Year’s resolution for 2018 was to become like Wonho. I was inspired to lose weight and become fit. Assuming a diet and little exercise, since the beginning of the year I have lost 30 pounds. My progress has been fairly slow and I will probably never be as buff as him, but I plan on continuing my quest to make a healthier me!

Works Cited

Blessedkpop. “MONSTA X's Wonho Reveals Why He Makes An Effort To Maintain His Body.” Soompi, Soompi, 26 Mar. 2018, www.soompi.com/article/1145541wpp/monsta-xs-wonho-reveals-makes-effort-maintain-body.

Chua, Jessica. “The Extremes That Koreans Take to Become a Kpop Idol.” Entertainment | Rojak Daily, 27 Jan. 2017, www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/1728/the-extremes-that-koreans-take-to-become-a-kpop-idol.

[taragreen21-blog]

Important Questions to Ask Yourself and a Potential Custom Home Builder

Having a brand new residence constructed is exciting. You are able to get precisely what you want in one vicinity without having to compromise on some other. Unless you're reachable with Pallet Projects  equipment, but, you are going to should lease a custom domestic builder to do the job for you. When looking to decide, you should ask a few questions on your ability hire.

Do You Like The Contractor?

Some humans are willing to work with every person as long as their paintings is achieved on time and on spec. In fact, you need to at least like the contractor you hire. Remember you'll be spending a variety of time communicating along with your custom home builder. If you do not get an excellent feeling about her or him for the duration of your initial assembly, easy pallet projects  those emotions are only going to get worse as the project goes on. After six to ten months, you could end up hating the residence simply because of the person who constructed it.

This man or woman have to additionally understand that that is your dream, your plan, and your money. It's a massive funding, and he diy pallet projects  or she should admire that this venture is ready what you want. He or she needs to work to make you glad, not miserable.

How Accessible Are They?

Your cash is investment this undertaking; you need to understand what goes on at all times. That method your contractor have to be accessible whilst you want answers. Yes, this character is going to be very busy and won't be able to drop the whole thing in case you call a dozen times a day. However, even if you aren't capable to talk immediately, your message ought to be directly lower back. When they do respond, every question you have got need to be replied. If your contractor does not answer any of your calls or does not return them in a timely manner, it's a sign that you don't want to paintings with this individual.

What Is Their Reputation?

In these days of on the spot access information, it is simple to discover what past clients consider their custom home builder. All you need to do is make the effort to research how others view the work. See if it turned into finished on time and on budget. You can also locate opinions of ways properly this contractor communicated with customers and the way satisfied they are with the work.

Granted finding facts about an person isn't always as smooth as finding eating place reviews, however there are owners websites and building associations that assist you to discover what you need.

What Is The Relationship Between Contractor and Subcontractors?

A lot of the paintings is going to be finished with the aid of subcontractors. If your builder would not have an awesome courting with them, then your home isn't always going to be as pleasant as you assume. The contractor ought to additionally inform you how long they have worked collectively and who they may be so that you can discover greater  wood pallet projects statistics approximately them if you wish. The first-rate custom domestic builder is going on the way to locate skilled, reliable help.

Do You Like Previous Work?

Finally, no matter how superb the contractor is, you aren't going to be happy with your home if you don't just like the work it really is been completed inside the past. Look via the portfolio and see what she or he has to provide. Good people are not going to be indignant in case you just aren't searching out their particular fashion of domestic.

You need to ask difficult questions of each your self and your contractor to make certain you get the proper man or woman for the activity. While you need your property built as soon as feasible, there may be no cause to rush the selection technique.

Whar Are The Specific Heart Benefits Saunas Can Give You?

If you are like the majority, you figure difficult. You realize what it is adore it feel the pressure of needing to get your process performed and feeling like you have got more paintings than time. You might be Personal Training Wynwood on the point in which all of the duties that you're having to juggle could make unfastened time seem like a luxury you can not quite ever reach.

This form of pressure can take a toll in your body's physical fitness and that influences your heart. One of the primary things that people start experiencing hassle with whilst they are leading busy lives is a nap agenda it's now not heart healthful.

In order to get the whole thing finished and live at the busy song in their lives, the general public come to be cutting out a few sleep hours. While you may not always feel the effect of this right away, Best Personal Training Wynwood  your coronary heart feels it right now.

Like all of your different organs, it desires rest. And while it would not get that relaxation, just like you do, it may get overworked. Some people begin to enjoy insomnia or they just do not sleep deeply enough to clearly sense like they were given a very good night time's sleep.

You'll feel the effects of this whilst you awaken but nonetheless experience tired. You feel groggy and like you are simply trying to make it thru the day but your strength stage is manner down. One particular advantage saunas let you with is sleep.

When you use a sauna in the evening, it allow you to get the rest that your heart desires. And due to the fact you use a sauna, your sleep will turn out to be being a ways extra relaxing and you're much less Wynwood Personal Training possibly to wake up or revel in a trouble with insomnia.

Saunas work that will help you sleep because your frame temperature lowers after leaving the sauna and it makes you sleepier. The calm which you experienced from the sauna remains with you and also you sense prepared for sleep.

Another benefit a sauna offers the heart is the time to genuinely "be." You're not doing something but relaxing. This form of ruin from your day to day activities offers your mind a chance to relax and that during flip allows your heart.

A calm thoughts equals a calm heart. Just like exercising, saunas offer cardiovascular blessings. Exercise permits the coronary heart to undergo a period at some stage in the moves in which it elevates and pumps faster.

Your heart is a muscle that needs normal exercising which will characteristic properly. When you use a sauna, your coronary heart fee will undergo ranges of elevation similar to what occurs whilst you workout.

Most humans have a fairly everyday resting heart price. While resting is good, your coronary heart isn't always strengthening itself via relaxation. The heat from the sauna can purpose your heart to double its cardiac feature.

This exercising can enhance the capacity of your coronary heart to pump blood and it blessings certain cardiac situations. personal trainer wynwood miami  Another advantage that saunas can provide you with is they can keep sickness at bay.

The heat from the sauna forces a reaction out of your frame in that it stimulates the body to up its manufacturing of white blood cells. This manufacturing offers you safety in opposition to matters that could make you ill.

10 Reasons to Get TEFL Certification in Bali

The Weather

The weather in Bali is balmy and sunny. It's the correct climate for exploring and adventuring!

The Land

From seashores to rice paddies to exclusive dancers to mountain trails. Bali is surrounded by way of coral reefs with white sand beaches Online Tesol Certification  on one side and black sand on the alternative facet.

The People

Balinese are very hospitable humans. They realize the way to recognize and entertain their visitors.

The Culture

The Balinese are known for his or her colourful traditional drama, track and ethnic dances.

Safety

Bali is a safe vicinity to tour. The protection precautions in public areas which include travel spots and resorts are tight.

The Food

Don't miss the Rojak, a candy, bitter and spicy fruit salad. And you cannot go away without sampling Sate, a fish fry street food. You can smell them a block away.

Shopping

Bali is well-known international for its great handicrafts. People travel here from everywhere in the international the globe to shop for wooden carvings, metal ware and hand-dyed fabrics.

Religion

Over ninety% of Balinese exercise Balinese Hinduism, an amalgam of worship of gods, demigods, Buddhist heroes, spirits of ancestors, agricultural deities and sacred places. Because it has over 20,000 temples and shrines, Bali is known as the "Island of the Gods".

Adventure

You can in no way ran out of activities in Bali. Go scuba diving or on a mini cruise, hike the mountains, visit temples, watch ceremonies and rituals!

Earn Money

You may even get licensed to earn money at the same time as seeing the sector by using getting your TESOL certification. With this Tesol Certification  coaching English as a 2nd language certification you could travel the sector and support your travels via teaching English.

Bali offers a variety of teaching English as a foreign language courses for those who want to combine beauty, a laugh, adventure, outstanding food and way of life with gaining knowledge of.

Short Hair Today, Long Hair Tomorrow-How Do Celebrities Get Sexy, Long Hair Styles So Fast?

No longer do you need to wait years for your hair to develop out to have a protracted style. You can pass and get long hair right now the use of extensions. According to Julien Guyonnet, Creative   long hairstyles for men Director at Antenna salon in London, hair extensions are ideal for transforming quick hair to lengthy hair, including extent to thinning hair, developing out layers, a terrible haircut and even adding highlights and lowlights with none chemical processing.

Julien Guyonnet explains that the general public want the pleasant fashion available within the quickest time viable. Everyone is in one of these rush so that they ought to be practical. In fact, hair extensions are the simplest manner to have long and healthy searching hair. To attain that type of thickness isn't always to be had in any other manner.

What are hair extensions?

Extensions involve attaching human or artificial man-made hair close to the foundation to create a herbal-seems like it grew from your head---appearance. The extensions can be attached in 2-four hours and could closing everywhere from three-6 months at which period they need to be removed and/or replaced depending at the method used.

There are many different extension techniques to choose from nowadays. The hair may be attached strand with the aid of strand or in wefts (tiny little curtains attached collectively on the top). Some of the various attachment methods to be had today use keratin based totally adhesives, glues, heat seal, tiny locs or even string. And if you're not geared up to permanently attach some thing, you can always try clip-in hair extensions which can be without problems removable.

The Facts of Monofibre® Hair Extensions

Julien Guyonnet uses the Monofibre® hair extension method that was invented by way of Simon Forbes of Dome Cosmetics over twenty years in the past. This approach makes use of man-made Monofibre® as opposed to human hair. It is so silky and clean which you cannot even inform it is not actual.

The Monofibre® is connected close to the basis the usage of a gentle heat that creates a warmness seal among the extension hair and the natural human hair. The natural hair wishes to be at least 3-inches/ ~eight cm. Lengthy to connect the extensions. It is suitable for all hair kinds as there are not any glues or bonding substances used inside the application.

Julien Guyonnet has attached Monofibre® hair extensions to customers that want a new appearance with longer and/or thicker hair or even clients laid low with all forms of hair loss because of cancer and positive treatments.

Hair loss clients typically have best or brittle hair that can be further broken if heavy human hair extensions are connected. The more weight of the human hair can pull out the natural hair causing severe harm or even permanent hair loss. Monofibre® weighs about 1/3 of the burden of human hair and places less strain at the herbal hair.

The extensions can take between 2-three hours to attach, depending on the requirements of the clients. A partial transformation would take roughly 1 hour and volumising could take between 1-half to two hours. Monofibre® comes in many different colours and a couple of one-of-a-kind textures, conventional and wave. The traditional texture works on poker directly and semi-straight hair whilst the wave texture fits all curly hair kinds.

Monofibre® extensions can last up to three months at which era the extensions are completely removed and changed with new hair. The hair can be eliminated and replaced at some point of the identical appointment in order that a persistent appearance is maintained. Most salons provide a tidy-up service to keep the style searching immaculate in between replacements. The expenses for extensions can range from salon to salon, but are much cheaper than human hair extensions. At Antenna Salon, Monofibre® extensions are very affordable. Prices begin from £195/~$347 US.

Advantages of Monofibre®

The Monofibre® extension approach has many benefits over strategies the usage of human hair, Julien Guyonnet explains. Monofibre is a great deal lighter in weight and shinier in texture than human hair. And in contrast to human hair that has a mind of its very own, the fibre holds a fashion till you're taking it out. Fibre is likewise non-porous, so it doesn't absorb any hair care merchandise in any manner. He adds, "Because of its versatility, Monofibre® extensions may be manipulated into Avant-Garde patterns including dreadlocks, braids, and so on."

Julien Guyonnet keeps, "I actually have attempted the usage of human hair for extensions and found it definitely an awful experience. I didn't like the usage of the glue and solvents. Actually, I felt pretty unwell through it all." He feels that Monofibre® extensions are the most secure technique for herbal hair and the most interesting for the reason that you'll be able to mixture the hair with a variety of colors. The sky's the restriction when it comes to creativity.

Another huge advantage of Monofibre® extensions is the education and training that a stylist ought to go through for you to be qualified to do hair extensions Julien Guyonnet got here to London over nine years ago to study the whole lot approximately Monofibre® extensions from Antenna Salon.

He started out out his profession with the aid of training in France for 3 years at a Hairdressing Institute accompanied via 2 years work experience in Parisian salons at the Champs Elysées. He trained as an assistant the use of Monofibre® extensions for six months.

After finishing the Dome Academy 4 day foundation route he became a certified stylist in Monofibre® extensions. A year after that he became a senior stylist at Antenna and became doing 10 extension customers in keeping with week. Two years later he have become the Creative Director at Antenna Salon in London.

Celebrities Wearing Monofibre® Extensions

Monofibre® extensions have grow to be even greater famous as many celebrities, which include Vanessa Feltz, Peaches Geldof and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson are sporting them. Julien Guyonnet connected 12-in./~30 cm. Extensions to Peaches Geldof's medium duration bright blonde hair. He additionally brought a few lowlights for a greater diffused effect. She has been sporting Monofibre® extensions for about a yr.

When asked why she desired to get extensions, she says, "I wanted extensions due to the fact I notion it changed into a surely fun, horny appearance. I changed into creating a documentary on the time and doing TV paintings, so I desired to appearance glamorous! I've always loved lengthy hair so it seemed the proper manner to do it as my hair just wasn't developing speedy sufficient."

When she first got the extensions Peaches Geldof changed into bleaching her shoulder-length hair vibrant blonde. Because of all the bleaching, her hair was now not in superb condition and she became worried about in addition damage from extensions.

Peaches Geldof made the selection to go with Monofibre® extensions for several reasons. First, they're greater moral than human hair. She did now not just like the concept of getting someone else's locks glued to hers. Second, the extensions are a lot lighter in weight and attached in a manner that would no longer reason further damage to her already-damaged hair. And 0.33, she may want to retain coloring her hair and now not worry about negative the extensions due to the fact they are non-porous and will no longer take in something.

Peaches Geldof mentions that one down-aspect of having extensions is the up-maintain. She returns to Antenna Salon for a tidy-up each month. The extensions last around three months earlier than they want to be eliminated and changed. She adds, "No rely the way you have a look at it, having lengthy hair is steeply-priced and time-ingesting. Whether you have become extensions, normal blow-dries, colour or highlights, you'll want to invest time and money for the satisfactory results. I feel that extensions are properly-really worth the money and time. I turned into able to get a glamorous look in just a few hours, instead of a few years."

The daily hair styling habitual is reasonably uncomplicated. Peaches Geldof takes us thru an ordinary day-- "When I have the extensions in, I typically wash my hair with merchandise designed for extensions, inclusive of Antenna's aftercare merchandise from Dome Cosmetics. I then observe with a deep-conditioning serum or masque as my hair receives quite dry. I spray my hair with a warmth-safety spray and blow-dry my real hair, and the extensions which are already directly."

Many other Antenna extension clients have nothing but proper things to mention about Monofibre® extensions. Charmaine Rose, Extreme Makeover 2005 contestant says, "My hair has by no means appeared better than after I commenced wearing Monofibre® hair extensions. They are tons less difficult to keep than I imagined. I feel and look plenty more feminine and I distinctly advocate, whilst in London, booking an appointment at Antenna!"

More about Dome Cosmetics

Founder Simon Forbes invented Monofibre® extensions over 20 years ago by way of becoming  things collectively. He picked up vintage implements and brought new technology and expertise to these gadgets to discover that they may be awesome matters.

Simon Forbes says, "If you will be a hairdresser you're lumped with the human head. You're caught like an artist with the identical medium that's hair. That was the place to begin for Monofibre®. It may be very flexible and would not have a thoughts of its personal."

The Monofibre® is designed in England and manufactured in China. It has a proprietary element that results in the highest best acrylic fibre. The hair gives a smooth silky sense this is incomparable to different inferior first-class fibres in the marketplace these days. Monofibre® offers duration and quantity, in addition to colour and texture and so in itself it transcends fashion. The extensions are for anyone, which includes the ones stricken by hair loss. There are not any aspect consequences inside the quick or long term.

Simon Forbes adds, "What I've by no means been truly able to understand is how a person can wear 2nd-hair (human) on their head. I suggest it is the closing thing I'd need to do is put on anyone else's hair. If the hair is coming from humans who've had some terrible misfortune in their lives,...Then to paste it on a lady's head with glue (who probable has a £2000 Chanel Hand bag putting from her shoulder )...There may be something very immoral in that."

Simon Forbes recommends using the Dome Aftercare product range to preserve the extensions in pristine situation. The variety includes Frequent Use Shampoo, Intense Conditioning Treatment, Daily Care Mist and a soft bristle Dome brush. 

Don't Feel Discouraged When Losing Weight--Follow These Tips!

It can seem impossible to lose weight, especially when you need to lose more than just a few pounds. Realistically, miami personal training  it is not as hard as it seems, nor is it impossible. The following are some great ideas for finally losing weight.

Eat six times per day, not three. This will stop you from eating large portions and you won't be hungry. It will help you consume less calories daily so you're able to reach your weight loss goal.

Celebrate each weight loss milestone. Purchase something that you have had your eye on or do an activity that you like. This will help keep you motivated.

Writing regularly in a food journal can keep you on track with a weight loss program. Whenever you eat, record what it was, when you ate it and how you felt at the time. This can help you track what you consume and if you're an emotional eater.

Do not hide the fact you are making an attempt to lose weight. Having others know about your goals can keep you encouraged and motivated. It will also stop them from offering you things they know you should not have.

If you continue to smoke and are trying to lose weight, you might avoid quitting. At least, wait for awhile. Both quitting smoking and attaining a healthy weight are major priorities for you, but coordinating the effort takes considerable planning, perhaps even your doctor's intervention. This kind of behavior will only make you gain weight instead of losing it.

While enjoying a meal out with a spouse or partner, learn how to appreciate good conversation. It aids the digestive process and slows down your food consumption, allowing you to be more discerning about how much you eat. Chat about anything you can think of to limit the amount you eat.

Many diets out there will not really help you achieve your weight loss goals. In addition to changing your eating habits, personal trainer brickell  you need to join a gym or start a regular exercise regimen. Working out goes along with participating in a diet. Regular exercise will burn a greater amount of calories than you actually eat.

If you work 40 or more hours per week, bring a healthy snack to work each day. This is something you will want to remember if you want to retain energy for home. This will lead to you resorting to junk food, which can set you back in your weight loss program.

When you decide to lose weight, take a picture at the very start of your journey. Seeing a picture can help motivate you and keep you motivated. It can also give you something to look back on and see just what you've accomplished. The photos you take can also help to inspire those around you to live healthier.

When you are feeling hungry, you should try to wait at least fifteen minutes prior to sitting down for a meal. Many times hunger pains may be due to lack of hydration, or perhaps you are simply bored. Take a short walk around the block and drink some cold water. If you are hungry after trying this, you should eat.

Visit your doctor before starting any exercise or new diet. A doctor can tell you if you if you have special needs or if you need to watch out for certain activities. Many people gain weight because of a hormone imbalance. A proper diagnosis by your physician can spare you months of frustration.

A vital component of weight loss is exercise. Aim to partake in some form of physical activity at least three times per week for 40 to 60 minutes every time. Set up a work out schedule, the best times are early in the morning or after work to relieve stress. If you stick to your workouts, you'll see results.

Tell everyone you know about your commitment to lose weight. One useful option is by creating a blog. personal trainer wynwood  You will have a better chance at succeeding if you work hard not to disappoint your readers.

Use these tips to get you started on your weight loss journey. Avoid feeling depressed if results do not happen immediately, as they will indeed require time. Just keep with it. If you stick with your plan, you will lose weight.

How To Be In Fashion Without Really Trying

There are many different fashion combinations that can be made thanks to the number of clothes that exist today. This also creates a problem, as it can be difficult to decide what should be worn for a certain occasion. Luckily, the following fashion tips will give you an idea of how to dress for any situation.

You should always own a black pair of pants in a smooth fabric. You can wear those for a casual occasion if you pair it with a casual top. You can wear the same pair of pants for a more formal occasion if your pair it with a more satin top with sparkly jewelry.

The best fashion tip you can get is to be yourself when it comes to what to wear. People have different opinions about what is fashionable, and you may aspire to be something you're not. The truth is, no matter what your style, you are always in fashion when you remain true to yourself.

Flip-flops are a comfortable type of footwear for casual occasions, but do not wear them to work or in formal situations. Look for classy but comfortable shoes with a low heel to wear to work everyday. High heels should be reserved for formal occasions, especially if you will not need to stand or walk very much.

Add some fun to your wardrobe by wearing pieces with some interesting prints and patterns. You could wear geometric patterned shirts or striped patterned skirts. You could even wear animal print heels or polka-dotted dresses. Whether you desire a classy or an edgy look, you can find a print or pattern to fit your style.

Hats are a great accessory to match any kind of outfit. For men, there are the typical fisherman hats and baseball caps, but for women, the possibilities run much deeper. For instance, you can wear a cute sun hat, floppy hat or beach hat with any casual dress you own.

If you notice your hair frizzing when it is dry, try applying just a little leave-in conditioner from the top to the bottom of your hair follicles. If your hair is very curly, use a serum instead and start around the middle of your hair rather than at the crown. These tactics will help to smooth things out and help you to look your best.

Is it time to update you jeans? Most stores carry a large variety of styles and colors. It can cause you to suffer the paralysis of analysis. Select classic clothing like straight or boot cut jeans. These basics will fit most wardrobes and work well for almost everyone.

Throw away that sweater with the hole in it or those jeans that are barely staying together at the crotch. They may feel like old friends, but if you're spotted in them, you're going to be viewed as the neighborhood bag lady. It's easy to forget that your shirt is stained if you suddenly have to leave the house. Buy and wear clothing that you won't mind being seen in.

When you are at a makeup store, it is vital that you are constantly thinking about what you want your makeups to do for you. This will help you find the right makeup for your style and will help you buy the correct thing. For example, you should consider upcoming events and what is the style you want to portray.

Many people do not understand how to wear a jacket properly, and it makes them look silly. If you are going to sport a jacket, you need to wear it appropriately to look good. You must always remember that the bottom button on the jacket is not meant to be buttoned. This will keep you from committing a fashion mix up.

If your hair looks oily, you can fix it quickly with a little talcum powder or cornstarch. Just pat a little of the powder or cornstarch over the oily parts. Let it sit for about five minutes then brush it out thoroughly with a natural bristle brush. Your hair will look clean and full.

Save your old clothes. Trends and fashions go in cycles, so whatever you are wearing now is likely to have a comeback in ten years or more. Even if you do not think you would ever wear it again then, you might can swap clothes with someone looking for something vintage.

Lace is possible to wear without looking in your lingerie. It is just a matter of what kid of lace apparel you are wearing. If you want to wear a lace dress, be sure your bra is not too noticeable. When wearing a lace skirt, be sure your undergarments are not so visible.

Hopefully after reading the provided fashion tips, you have a better idea of how to dress for an occasion. There are many occasions to dress for, some of them similar and some different. Although there are many clothing combinations that can be made, you can always choose the right ones thanks to this article.

How To Become A Fashion Know It All

Fashion is simple expressing yourself with your clothes and accessories. However, you can get advice from others. Short hairstyles  Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of fashion.

Dress in a way that accurately reflects your age. If you are a young professional woman, do not go to work dressed like someone in their teens. On the other hand, if you are a teenager, do not dress in a style that an older woman would feel comfortable in.

It is not very easy to wear plaid, particularly when you are looking to adopt a look that is softer than you normally have. If you must wear plaid, make sure that you pair it with something that is feminine like skinny jeans or a bag that has ruffles on it.

Skinny jeans are what is in style now. These kinds of jeans are snug around all areas of your body, from you waist and rear end, all the way down to your ankles. The best part of these jeans is that they look good with pretty much any pair of shoes!

Take advantage of the summer fashion season. The summer is the most open season when it comes to fashion. There are very few colors that are frowned upon, and the style options are usually endless. Wear the craziest colors and funkiest styles that you can think of while you can. When it comes to smear fashion, anything is possible.

Do not wear your hair too dark if you have lighter skin and/or lighter eyes. While darker hair looks nice on people that have darker eyes and skin tones, it will only make you look washed out. If you must darken your hair, put some streaks in it in order to brighten them up.

When you are traveling, bring clothing in different shades of neutral colors that you can mix and match with each other. You don't need to fret about clashing colors and you can put together different looks with the few pieces you have. Accessories, such as belts and scarves, can make you look nicer without taking up a lot of space in your luggage.

Keep your clothing after it goes out of style. Clothes come in and out of style very quickly. You can also have them to share with your children for their retro day at school or for Halloween. There are many uses that you will find from the clothes that you keep over the years.

Most people do not know how far beautiful skin can take you in the world of fashion. Your skin condition will have an enormous effect on your overall fashion look. Therefore, it is vital that you maintain your beautiful skin. Then, your skin will complement the beautiful clothes that you wear.

Embrace your imperfections. Although society says that we should all look a certain way, the truth is that our imperfections really make us beautiful. For instance, think of Cindy Crawford and her mole. She just would not look the same without the mole, and it actually makes her a beautiful, unique woman. Everyone has some type of imperfection, even if you can't visibly see it.

Do not feel discouraged if someone has said something about the way you dress. Not everyone has to replicate Hollywood styles perfectly. Fashion is about looking good and confident in whatever you wear and making your own style choices.

If you have a pet, keep that in mind when shopping for clothing. There is nothing more frustrating than putting on that cute little black dress only to end up covered in white cat hair the second you sit on the sofa. Keep pets in mind when choosing clothing colors and fabrics, and avoid the stress.

One great piece of fashion advice is to make sure that you check yourself from all angles before walking out your door. This is important because you do not want to be embarrassed due to either a strange fit, a stain, or leaving a tag on. Have someone else to check for you as well, if possible.

Find clothes that suit you. If you have great legs, show them off with an appropriate dress. Show those legs off with some great high heels and a modestly-cut skirt to look great. Play up your assets.

Lace is possible to wear without looking in your lingerie. It is just a matter of what kid of lace apparel you are wearing. If you want to wear a lace dress, be sure your bra is not too noticeable. When wearing a lace skirt, be sure your undergarments are not so visible.

You might have considered fashion isn't something you are able to work on in the future. However, what you learned in the above article has shown you that it is more about your own sense of style and how you develop it. Take this information to heart, and you will be a fashionista in no time!

Get An Updated Look With These Easy Fashion Tips

Fashion might seem like something that only certain parts of the population really stress over. Mehndi Design  However, the truth is everyone wants to look nice. Regardless of who you are or how fashion savvy you are, there is likely a tip or two in the following paragraphs that help you look your best.

The best fashion tip you can get is to be yourself when it comes to what to wear. People have different opinions about what is fashionable, and you may aspire to be something you're not. The truth is, no matter what your style, you are always in fashion when you remain true to yourself.

Lip gloss is a girl's best friend! There is nothing worse than dry, chapped, uncomfortable-feeling lips. That's where a pretty gloss comes in! Whether you like the super-glossy look or something a little more subdued, lip gloss is a great way to keep your lips looking and feeling their best throughout the day.

You can use nice black jeans with a dress shirt for a great "dressed-up" look. Colored jeans do not work the same way. However, they are great for creating a fun and casual look.

Clumps of makeup are not an attractive look for female. In fact, recent polls taken by men find that the less makeups, the better. This does not mean that you have to avoid makeup altogether; try to use warm tones and put on just one layer of mascara and eyeliner.

Choose your fashion shopping friends wisely. Your friends can make hunting for the newest fashions fun and exciting. But if you bring a friend with a competitive shopping streak, she may tempt you into buying clothes that either don't fit you well or are outside of your budget. Make your decisions on your own time with your needs in mind.

Look at people at malls, school, work, or anywhere to see what people are dressing like. This will be a good way for you to figure out if you really need to improve your fashion sense, or if you are perfectly fine and you look good the way you dress already.

Use many colors when creating an outfit. You do not want every piece to match perfectly, that is not the point of fashion. Instead find ways to create creative color schemes. For example, a purple dress can be matched with yellow, silver, black or green accessories. Just have fun with it.

Give thin hair more volume by applying a small amount of mousse. The more you use, the more likely you are to create a retro look from the 1980's. Adjust the amount of mousse to obtain the look you desire.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to be fashionable. There are many department stores that carry comparable styles to famous designer fashions. Other stores offer high-fashion brands at low prices because they buy over run styles. Another option is getting a sewing machine and recreating your favorite styles.

Good style starts with good basics. A bra which fits properly ensures your body shape looks its best. You should wear your undergarments to support your body and impart a smoother look. There are some great undergarments available to slim you and disguise problems, so you can look great.

If you have "problem" hair, you may be washing it too much. It's not always a good idea to wash your hair daily. When you do this, you strip natural oils and end up with a chemical buildup on your hair. If you must wash your hair daily, use gentle, natural shampoo and conditioner and don't scrub your hair. Just stroke the product through it and let it rinse out gently under warm, running water. Allow your hair to air dry rather than blow-drying.

When you dry your hair, you should just pat or blot it dry with a towel instead of rubbing your hair with a towel. Rubbing tangles and breaks your hair and can even lead to loss of hair. When you are blow-drying your hair, use a low setting and move the blow dryer constantly so that you don't fry one section of hair. Don't hold the blow dryer too close as this can cause harm to your hair and even burn you.

Nowadays, many famous celebrities aim for extremely extravagant or unique looks featuring many layers, the truth is that sometimes, simple is better. Although there is nothing wrong with aiming for a big look, you can sometimes go over the top. A simple black or red dress can sometimes do wonders for your look.

You might only hear certain individuals around you obsess about how they look or the latest fads and styles. However, everyone thinks about their fashion when they look in the mirror in the morning. Keep in mind all that you read here so that you can dress and look your very best.

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6 Items You Didn't Know About Peranakan Delicacies

The Peranakan food label is distinctive since not like most ethnic identities, it is primarily based on ethnicity and geography. From an ethnic point of view, the Peranakan Chinese (or Straits Chinese) men and women are descendants of Chinese immigrants, nonetheless, what makes them Peranakan is that their Chinese ancestors moved to the areas that are now Malaysia and Singapore and Indonesia from in the 15th century. Check out out some of our entertaining facts about this exclusive Peranakan delicacies. Peranakan Foods Is Also Known as Nyonya The term Peranakan alone interprets about to ‘locally born and bred’ and the common idea is that the Chinese immigrants of the 15th century married locals and the consequence was a unique tradition with completely new standard garments, beliefs and cuisine.The Peranakan Chinese in Malaysia use the term ‘Baba Nyonya’ to refer to them selves. This comes from the Indonesian language in which baba and nyonya are respectful and endearing conditions for guys and ladies respectively. As the women had been largely responsible for providing foods for the family members and neighborhood, the end result is that this type of delicacies is referred to as ‘Nyonya’. China Fulfills Malaysia and Indonesia Peranakan cuisine is a blend of Chinese substances and the spices and cooking approaches utilised in Malaysia and Indonesia. This means that Peranakan cooking is paralleled to when chefs make dishes motivated by a selection of cultures – it turns into an interpretation of every dish based mostly on favored flavours and ingredients. Some of the signature ingredients utilized in Peranakan cooking contain coconut milk, laksa leaves, lemongrass and tamarind. There are of training course countless other folks as Peranakan cuisine is identified for becoming hugely flavourful, precisely since so numerous various elements are utilized in each and every dish. Regional Influences Peranakan cuisine is also inclined to be affected by the region the place it is getting prepared. Regardless of whether in Penang, Malaysia or Singapore, the flavours begin to replicate equally the far more common tastes but also the availability of elements. An example of this can be witnessed through a single of the most popular and nicely-recognized Peranakan dishes, laksa. When geared up in Penang, or northern Malaysia, Peranakan meals is flavoured by Thai influences, foremost to a much more sour assam laksa as compared to southern Malaysia and Singapore where the Indonesian affect has resulted in the coconut milk-weighty laksa lemak. Persistence Necessary Peranakan cuisine cannot be whipped up quickly but fairly requires a substantial level of tolerance and progress preparation. In order for the meats and seafood to properly take in the vital spices, they need to be marinated for numerous several hours just before they can be added into the cooking process. Even the spices call for preparing since refreshing spices are excellent for sturdy flavours. Malacca traditional food The man or woman cooking the dish will frequently use a mortar and pestle to grind the lemongrass, wild ginger and turmeric root that give Peranakan food its strong and unique flavour. Signature Dishes As beforehand mentioned, the most nicely-acknowledged Peranakan dish is laksa. Irrespective of no matter whether it carries Thai or Indonesian influences, laksa is a soup with thick noodles, greens, cockles and prawns with the seasoning altering, based on the regional influences. Penang was the spot to 1st try this dish as it has earned the title of ‘hawker meals capital’ in Malaysia. Mee Siam is one more common dish, which is a noodle dish unsurprisingly influenced by Thailand. In this dish, slim vermicelli noodles and shrimp are stir-fried in a tamarind sauce and then seasoned liberally with kalamansi limes (very small limes that are sweeter than normal kinds) which give this spicy dish a refreshing-tasting finish. Last but not least, the last foods that you need to know about and sample even though checking out Malaysia or Singapore is rojak. Rojak is a spicy salad with pineapple, guava, eco-friendly mango, peanuts and sesame seeds. The dressing is produced from a thick prawn paste and Thai chillies to give the dish an further kick. Don’t Forget About Dessert! Last but not least, the most essential element of the meal. Because of the disparate influences on Peranakan society, there is a large assortment of Nyonya desserts. What you will generally see are Malaysian components, like sweet potato and yams, merged with coconut milk or glutinous rice. Nonya cuisine Chinese elements like pink beans and even mung beans also make regular appearances in Peranakan desserts. Two really well-known desserts are burbur cha-cha, which is a porridge manufactured with sweet potato and sago then flavoured with rock sugar and pandan, as effectively as cendol, the place a bowl is layered with what look like eco-friendly candies which are made from eco-friendly pea flour and then lined in pink beans. These two levels are then coated in a mountain of shaved ice and rice which is then drizzled with coconut milk.

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Jet-setting February 2013

February 2013,

It’s a lifetime experience that I will never forget.

My trip started at the end of January, 30th. I went to Xiamen, China for Syafiq’s Graduation. I have never been to China and it’s a very different experience.

One of the different thing would be; as soon as the plane landed on the ground, everyone unbuckle their belts and already trying to take their luggage from the overhead compartment. I was a bit mind-fuck because the stewardess had to use her back to hold the passenger and told them to get back to their seat.

Other than the language and the things that I expect.

I thought most of them could at least speak simple basic english but they don’t. they don’t even understand my sign language. In which made me regret for not finishing my Mandarin class and I realized that I suck at sign language. I can’t even tell the sales person where do I look for a towel.

I also expect for them to have small squinty eyes but no, their eyes were as huge and round as mine.

They drive on the left side of the car and they don’t have road rules. They just avoid whatever comes their way, so I guess the drivers are quite alert and you just got to be careful as to not get hit.

That Chinese food are just awesome because it’s halal so I can eat it. I don’t remember the name of the place but TAECO brought all of us there for the graduation dinner with everyone that was involve with the ceremony.

Things like Zara, Pull&bear, Bershka and so on is damn cheaper compare to the ones in Malaysia and there’s more variety too. So, I think shopping in Xiamen is better if you don’t think about the language barrier but if you speak Mandarin then, there’s nothing to stop you from going.

I went to Gulangyu Island. It’s a huge island that I didn’t get to discover all around but there were so many souvenir shop throughout the island. Most of them sell the same thing at the same price.

I expect myself to be back and to explore the island smartly the next time.

On the 5th Feb, my parents and I flew back to K.L but I only transit in K.L to get on my flight to London. Other than going back to Perth alone, flying to London would be my first trip overseas alone. Then again, there was a friend of mine waiting for me at the airport.

I was exhausted when I arrived on the 6th February, but when I saw my friend (abang) from afar, I was happy! and I got too nervous, I ran to the toilet and vomit. I stayed in London for a couple of hours, to sleep and waited for my friend to get his visa to the States. After lunch with his cousin, we hung out for a little while before heading to Portsmouth about 4.30pm.

We headed to Paddington train station, with the thought that the line would connect us to Portsmouth but we were wrong, we actually hadto go to Waterloo station to get to Portsmouth and it was during peak hours to Waterloo station using the underground line. It was an amazing experience but I was exhausted but I was trying hard not to be.

It was probably about 5pm when we reached Waterloo station and the train departed for about 6pm. At least I get to sit down for about 2 hours, talking to Abang along the way was quite hilarious too and sometimes I wonder why the hell am I here but at the same time, it was relaxing because it felt easy. Now, I don’t even think we could talk for more than 1 minute.

Before I left, I wanted to eat everything there is in the U.K. but when I was there, I don’t even know what happened to my appetite but I didn’t eat anything much. I know I had the dessert at Wharf Quay, and it was delicious.

In Portsmouth, we stayed over at Meera’s house and she actually waited for us since afternoon. We followed her to  rehearsal, it was quite nice actually and to watch her dor the real event but I didn’t get to. We had Ken’s Fried Chicken for dinner, it was too salty and the trick of  Towards the end of the day, I don’t really care about anything anymore. All I want to do was sleep for hours and hours and hours.

The next day, we went to town or city center and I sat at the fountain thinking about nothing and how exhausted I still am but I tried not to let it get to me because it was supposed to be a trip of exploring parts of England! While I was there, I learned to play pool too and I don’t think I like it because I actually don’t like the fact that my boobs touches the pool table every time I leaned over to take a shot. Haihs.

I spent two night in Portsmouth and the last day, we had lunch with Meera’s friend named Jon at a Seafood place. It was nice! and there was a bit of sightseeing of the ocean. I was damn cold. I do not want to be in Europe for winter again. I highly dislike it besides I love to hibernate during winter.

Anyways, we took the train and went to London. I got even more tired when we reached London. I honestly don’t know why I made this kind of trip. At first it was for this crazy life experience that I’ve always wanted to know how it’ll feel like. How does it feel to fly over from one continent to another. Well, I really did get what I wanted and it’s damn exhausting.

London was nice, we took a taxi from Waterloo Station to the hotel and I get to do a bit of sightseeing along the way. The hotel we stayed was 5 minutes from the Paddington Station and I was amazed that everything was actually so near. We walked everywhere and we had Noodle Oodle for dinner, it was delicious! I like the roasted duck. yums! I found my favourite place…. BOOTS! haha. Then, we walked to the hotel after dinner.

The next day, we went to British Museum and it was huge! I didn’t get to cover the whole area but that’s just another reason for me to go again the next time. There’s a list of things that I am going to do the next time. After the museum, we walked to Oxford street and Abang stopped to asked a lady for direction but Primark was just opposite the street. I wanted to laugh so bad that time but I was tired. hahaha. But somehow towards the end of the day, I turned moody and I was in no mood to talk to anyone. I realized that it made things awkward but I was too tired to care. I really am sorry for my behavior and I shouldn’t do that to people. Especially Nisya and Pedot because they took a couple of hours bus ride to get to London.

The last day in London, the only thing plan was check out and move to another hotel and the Chinese New Year Fireworks at Trafalgar Square. It was freezing! and the stupidest thing I did was to wear three layer of clothes and I didn’t wear my thermal wear. I guess now I know how the homeless feels, frozen to death. My jacket was wet because I wore the wrong one and I was stupid enough to not buy a new one when I was at Oxford Street.

The fireworks didn’t go long as expected and I guess because of the rain. It was devastating and I pity Jon because he was excited about it too, I guess he should come to Kuching for Chinese New Year. The fireworks would be  more awesome! but just suffer the consequences of the haze after!

Well, after the firework, we did a bit of speed touring like walked to get to the train station which passed by the London Eye, Big Ben and The Parliament *The Parliament house is where we can talk* I did took a few photos but I don’t have it with me right now and I don’t know when will I ever have it. Maybe just maybe, I am not going to have it and I’ll go to London to re-write this trip. By that time, I’ll post an even awesome trip.

After dinner, there was a bit of snow and I was soaking for my jacket is useless. I wanted to experience the snow so much and when I get it, I don’t like it! not even one bit! We sent Pedot to the Bus Station because she could only stay for a  night. But I’m thankful for her to visit me even it was for a night and I was being a moody bitch. I am so very sorry dot. Nisya stayed for another night and the three of us slept together and when she sleeps its kinda cute because she hides under the blanket.

Oh the second hotel overlooked the Hyde Park and I wanted to walked around there but with the weather being too cold for me to handle I would rather stay in bed or indoors but I didn’t do that much either. Oh, I fell in the tub and I called it Hyde Park!

The morning that I left, I was sad because I wanted so much to stay and really enjoy my trip, discover more places and eat all those desserts. It was such a rush trip and all I could feel was my exhaustion.

I arrived K.L on the 12th February morning and had teatime with Niessa at Bimmers, eating rojak ayam. Man! food never taste delicious as I didn’t eat the whole flight from London – Kul – Kch. My flight leaves to Kch at 8pm of the same day and I am so glad that I get to nap.

I slept through the entire flight from Kul – Perth. I arrived in Perth on 13th February at 5am and was glad that Nora pick me up. I stayed over Nora’s house for a couple of days, then to Deska’s and then to Waterford. I slept through the first 3 days that I was there. So there’s nothing much that I did there but to meet up with my movie partner, Denah, Dayah and Jas. I met up with Jas in London and  we both met up in Perth too. At least I get to eat the few things that I’ve been wanting to eat for the past 2 years.

Did a bit of cleaning at Waterford with Azri and it was kind of funny as a bug flew up my nose when I was cleaning the pantry.

I did a bit of shopping at Carousel, Harbor Town and City but I didn’t get to do anything else.

I was also in town for Fringe World Event. It was nice. Nora and I walked through Northbridge to take a look around, passing by Metros made me miss those days when everything was fun.

I left Perth on the 18th february 2013 and I was sad to be leaving Perth. It was home, it was a place where I sort of grew up. Well, I was raised and grew up in Kuching but a place where I explore life was in Perth and it’ll always be home.

To sum up the trip, it was awesome! I went from Asia to Europe to Australiasia. It was pretty damn exhausting but some time in the future, I’ll probably tell someone to never travel like how I did in February 2013. You could at least spent 1 week plus in one place and really enjoy  the place, the people and explore!

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I am fucking /sunburnt/ wtf Vaguely remembering what it really is to be Southeast Asian - it's been so long since I've been anywhere else in SEA besides Sg. It's a strange hodgepodge of languages; everyone speaking in dialects - or to the 'proper'lists, tongues - really fucking hot sun; and tropical dresses in lurid floral and intricate patterned prints. Hot remnants of colonialism. Stronger than in a place like China. Found Portuguese left-behinds in a road name in Penang; igreja changing into the Malay 'gereja'. Penang is like Sg but less 'modernised'. Many state buildings that look like the ones here. It really wasn't that long ago, was it? Bangunan putih, besar. Hari sangat panas. The British are fucking boring; same Little India; same Chinatown patched out. Same road names, too. There's an Armenian Street there, and one here too; both in the similar sort of districts. Cut-out pre-patterned cookie cutter towns. The roads look the same; and the shophouses that are so rare and rarer left now here populating all the streets there. Queen Victoria everywhere - on Penang Hill, a clock tower's name. The same looking church with a different name. Same road signs. Same pool of racial populations. Same food, same rojak, same nasi, slightly different names. I could have been in an expanded Kampong Glam. Kurang kaya, kurang mahal. Tetapi - juga tidak. Apa ini? Sama-sama.

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6 Items You Didn't Know About Peranakan Delicacies

The Peranakan meals label is exclusive due to the fact not like most ethnic identities, it is dependent on ethnicity and geography. From an ethnic viewpoint, the Peranakan Chinese (or Straits Chinese) individuals are descendants of Chinese immigrants, however, what makes them Peranakan is that their Chinese ancestors moved to the regions that are now Malaysia and Singapore and Indonesia from in the 15th century. Check out out some of our enjoyable information about this distinctive Peranakan cuisine. Peranakan Food Is Also Referred to as Nyonya The phrase Peranakan itself interprets roughly to ‘locally born and bred’ and the well-known idea is that the Chinese immigrants of the fifteenth century married locals and the result was a distinctive society with entirely new conventional outfits, beliefs and cuisine.The Peranakan Chinese in Malaysia use the phrase ‘Baba Nyonya’ to refer to themselves. This comes from the Indonesian language in which baba and nyonya are respectful and endearing conditions for guys and females respectively. As the girls have been largely liable for supplying foods for the household and neighborhood, the end result is that this style of delicacies is referred to as ‘Nyonya’. China Meets Malaysia and Indonesia Peranakan cuisine is a blend of Chinese elements and the spices and cooking methods used in Malaysia and Indonesia. This signifies that Peranakan cooking is paralleled to when chefs make dishes affected by a range of cultures – it becomes an interpretation of each and every dish based mostly on chosen flavours and ingredients. Some of the signature ingredients utilized in Peranakan cooking include coconut milk, laksa leaves, lemongrass and tamarind. There are of course numerous other individuals as Peranakan cuisine is identified for getting highly flavourful, specifically because so several various elements are utilised in each and every dish. Regional Influences Peranakan cuisine is also susceptible to be affected by the area exactly where it is becoming ready. Whether or not in Penang, Malaysia or Singapore, the flavours begin to reflect equally the far more common tastes but also the availability of components. An instance of this can be noticed by way of 1 of the most common and nicely-recognized Peranakan dishes, laksa. When prepared in Penang, or northern Malaysia, Peranakan meals is flavoured by Thai influences, leading to a far more sour assam laksa as in comparison to southern Malaysia and Singapore in which the Indonesian affect has resulted in the coconut milk-heavy laksa lemak. Endurance Necessary Peranakan cuisine can't be whipped up swiftly but rather calls for a substantial degree of endurance and advance planning. In order for the meats and seafood to correctly take in the vital spices, they have to be marinated for numerous hours ahead of they can be included into the cooking approach. Even the spices call for preparation given that refreshing spices are ideal for robust flavours. The particular person cooking the dish will usually use a mortar and pestle to grind the lemongrass, wild ginger and turmeric root that give Peranakan foods its strong and distinct flavour. Signature Dishes As earlier described, the most effectively-recognized Peranakan dish is laksa. Katong food Irrespective of whether or not it carries Thai or Indonesian influences, laksa is a soup with thick noodles, veggies, cockles and prawns with the seasoning altering, depending on the regional influences. Penang was the area to initial try this dish as it has attained the title of ‘hawker foods capital’ in Malaysia. Mee Siam is yet another well-liked dish, which is a noodle dish unsurprisingly motivated by Thailand. In this dish, skinny vermicelli noodles and shrimp are stir-fried in a tamarind sauce and then seasoned liberally with kalamansi limes (small limes that are sweeter than standard kinds) which give this spicy dish a refreshing-tasting end. Finally, the very last foodstuff that you must know about and sample whilst checking out Malaysia or Singapore is rojak. Rojak is a spicy salad with pineapple, guava, inexperienced mango, peanuts and sesame seeds. The dressing is manufactured from a thick prawn paste and Thai chillies to give the dish an additional kick. Really don't Neglect About Dessert! Malacca traditional food Finally, the most important component of the food. Due to the fact of the disparate influences on Peranakan culture, there is a massive selection of Nyonya desserts. What you will frequently see are Malaysian substances, like sweet potato and yams, blended with coconut milk or glutinous rice. Chinese components like pink beans and even mung beans also make regular appearances in Peranakan desserts. Two quite common desserts are burbur cha-cha, which is a porridge produced with sweet potato and sago then flavoured with rock sugar and pandan, as properly as cendol, where a bowl is layered with what appear like eco-friendly candies which are created from green pea flour and then lined in purple beans. These two levels are then coated in a mountain of shaved ice and rice which is then drizzled with coconut milk.