Red Eye Flights

Some people have a lot of trouble sleeping and may have to resort to white noise maker to help them float away into Dreamland. Luckily I don't have too much trouble sleeping and am able to even fall asleep on planes. However, as I grow older, I find it really tiring to take red-eye flights even when I can sleep. The last one I did last week knocked me out for a few days! Never again!!

Novelty Cakes

Novelty birthday cakes are the trend these days. I've been for several parties where amazing 3-D cakes are used and it feels like such a waste to cut into that fantastic creation! Best part is they not only look good but taste so yummy as well with delicious flavours such as black forest, red velvet and chocolate! If you're a busy mother looking for excellent birthday cakes or if you're a busy executive with no time to buy cakes, then opt for Berries Cakes. You can check them out and you'll be impressed with their range of cakes and service!

Keeping in Touch Seamlessly

Nowadays with the seamless connectivity of the iStuff, it is so easy to keep in touch with loved ones. I really enjoy being able to connect with the hubs wherever he is in the world with Whatsapp. The iStuff comes with a lot more other interfaces one can use for chatting and even video calls which the hubs currently does not have. Perhaps, for Christmas, I should consider getting him an iPod or maybe Buy ipod nano 4Gb so he can keep in touch better with the Apple interfaces. Yes, I think I shall!

Shopping Spree

We had a department trip to Melaka last week and I was really surprised at how much my colleagues bought! They were so thrilled with the local mall although it did not carry that many trendy clothes boutiques. They bought up heaps of baked goodies such as tarts, local cakes and even preserved fruit to bring back into Singapore! I guess, to their powerful Singapore dollar, everything they saw was tremendously cheap! Its good for the Malaysian economy then!

Car Assistance

I used to drive a rather old car before I changed to my new car. Being a lower quality car, I often had to put up with faulty windows, leaking radiators and worse, engine failure! Hence, one of the most important things I ensured I renewed every year was my roadside assistance programme. For a minimal sum payable annually, I was fully covered with good roadside assistance anywhere in the city. It really helped especially since I was a single lady who had no clue of how to change a simple car tyre! You should definitely consider getting the same if you drive a lemon :P

Lasik For Eyes

Quite a number of my colleagues wear ed hardy glasses or contacts. I have been encouraging them to consider lasik on their eyes to improve their vision but they are too scared to consider it as they say the effects can be really bad as it involves vision and sight. I have done my lasik for over 5 years now and am perfectly happy with the results. I've enjoyed clear-free vision and enjoyed wearing sunglasses for several years already. I wouldn't change a thing!

Cigarettes Made Healthy

I was quite surprised to see advertisements recently for e cig which promoted healthier cigarettes for a greener and healthier world. To be honest, I'm not sure how cigarettes can be considered healthy however if the manufacturer can support their claims with research, I'm sure many smokers will consider those instead in their attempt to be a little healthier. However, overall, cigarettes are still harmful to your health and I will not recommend smoking at all.

Looking at Laptops

DH is on the lookout for a laptop as his current work laptop does not support a lot of functions. It is just like mine which bans all kinds of non-work related sites and downloading of programmes. We recently saw some on offer during an electronics fair and they were promoting the hp pavilion laptops which looked very sleek and nice. Has anyone used them before and do you find their storage size and performance good?

Fixed Mortgage Loans

I never knew insurance companies offered competitive mortgage rates until I was looking for a suitable loan for my property. I found some fixed rates with a reputable insurance company and they even offered the option of mortgage life insurance backed against the loan to ensure full coverage in any unforeseen events. It was a good move, in the end, to get a fixed mortgage rate as the base lending rates have started to go up. At least with a fixed rate, I will not have to worry of fluctuating interest payments.

Hair Maintenance

I am always on the lookout for a good hairdresser so I was very pleased when a friend recommended a good and cheap one she had tried recently. I'm quite lazy when it comes to things like maintaining my hair and have only ever tried buying products from the herstyler site which specialises in hair products. Unfortunately, it didn't quite help my hair fall problem and I'm still on the lookout for a product or hairdresser who can help me address this problem and make me look good! Anyone got any to recommend?

Converting Measurements

Are you good with conversions? I'm really bad at conversions and estimations and never fail to be impressed with quantity surveyors or architects who can convert feet to square metres and back again without even blinking! If I was in such a line, I would almost certainly need my very own digital converter to help me do all those painful conversions without appearing like an idiot! :P

Following Your Passion

Facebook is a great way to get updated about your friends or acquintances. I just saw from Facebook that a guy I used to know has actually left his good paying job in Singapore to open up his own diving site in Malaysia. I remember that he was so passionate about diving that he splashed out several thousands for his very own diving suunto watch to help him track each of his dives. I always admire people who have the courage to follow their passion and only wish them the very best and every success.

Rehab Centres

It never fails to amaze me how open the West is about drugs. Here, in Asia, where drug trafficking carries the ultimate death penalty, most rehab centres are supported by the Government or NGOs. However, in the US, rehab centres such as california rehabs offers excellent facilities for addicts undergoing rehabs. It is just like a luxurious hotel in the countryside with great accomodation, food and all round the clock care. It may be expensive but if it cures the problem, no money is too much to save your loved one.

Limitless Opportunities

Jobs are becoming more specialised these days in the competitive world we live in. 10 years ago, jobs such as professional blogger, wedding photographer and motorhome repair expert would have been non-existent as everyone pursued professional and safe careers such as medicine, law and accountancy. However, the world is a really flat world these days with the advancement of technology and the internet which has opened up limitless possibilities. It's great being young these days and being allowed to pursue your passion!

Barter For What You Want

Bartering is almost unheard of in our commercial society these days. But who knows, bartering may actually be a fast and convenient way for people to get what they want without spending money and getting rid of some of their items. In the interests of a sustainable planet some clever people have actually set up bartering sites such as www.cometobarter.com to encourage people to barter for the things they want rather than buy them and add to the growing pile of junk everyone has. Don't you think its a great idea? I think it is and wouldn't mind checking it out myself!

Backing Up Data

I never used to be very concerned with data backup as I always thought I didn't have much urgent things to back up anyway. However, I recently experienced a problem when my laptop died and I was unable to retrieve all my information inside! Worst, I thought I had lost all my photograph copies and had a major panic session! Now, I make sure I back up my data regularly, both through a online data backup programme and on an external hard disk. You can never be too sure!

Great Online Shopping

Shopping nowadays is becoming easier with the creation of online shopping sites. I know of people who hardly ever shop outside in physical stores anymore as they find much better deals online and love the convenience of their purchases delivered to their doorstep. Personally, what I like about online shopping is the plethora of reviews out there on sites such as click here which give non-biased reviews on products to help you make your decision. Here's to more great online shopping!

Forgetting Wedding Anniversary

I had a good laugh the other day when my friend told me how her dad got into trouble for forgetting his own wedding anniversary. Instead of having a nice dinner with her mom, he went out drinking with his friends instead! His efforts to send flowers next day were not compensation enough and he has to put up with outside food for the time being as his wife will not cook for him! Worse, he uses his wedding anniversary date as his password for everything! Somehow men and wedding anniversaries just don't gel! I don't understand why they can never remember the date!

Video Conferencing

One impressive thing my office has is a Halo video conferencing system that allows you to hold live video conferencing with people from other parts of the world. There is only one facility in this region and I was surprised to learn that some people actually come in all the way from KL just to use the facility. Perhaps they hold really important megameeting.com web conferencing type meetings that need to be done face-to-face, virtually. I've never tried it before but hope to have the chance to one day!

DH and his iMac

I never knew DH to be an Apple fan but when he saw a promotion for the iMac, it didn't take him long to click online to purchase it! The sweetener of the deal for him was the free epson printers that came with the iMac which did make it a very good deal overall. Needless to say, he's thrilled with his Mac and we now have a huge 27 inch screen sitting on our coffee table! It takes quite some time to learn how to use it as the Mac has no right click function. Perhaps we should look into purchasing Windows for Mac to make things easier.