Review: dog grooming clipper from Shopee

Malaysia started enforcing the MCO ( movement contro order ) on 18/03/2020, only selected sectors/industries that were deemed essential for the country can operate =( Pet shops are not classified as essential businesses, that's why they are closed during the MCO, but during the 2nd phase of the MCO, pet shop is allowed to open but limited opening hours and only twice per week. My dog Meng Char has a long coat that tangles easily, and it's time for her to get a full grooming. But unfortunately the number of available slot for grooming also very limited =(  I want to try giving her a trim, that's y I bought a clipper from Shopee =D

My ''pink'' parcel arrived today at 7pm. Took a quite long time to arrive but that was due to COVID-19 related delays with the post XD

Very well packaged.

Note from the seller ♥

Good condition as described. Kit includes clipper, battery, charger, maintenance kit and instructions.

✔ Quiet 

✔ Cordless

✔ Low vibration

✔ Low price, value for money

✔ Easy to use

✔ Easy cleaning 

✔ Battery rechargeable

✔ Light weight

here's the link to the shop ➜ https://shopee.com.my/shawnstar01.my

A pretty high rating of 4.9 out of 5. The seller is very nice and quick response.

part of the product choices

*** Shopee App is the largest online shopping platform in Southeast Asia, Get it on Play Store or Google play for latest deals and promotions. Happy shopping and stay safe =D

MONEY LESSONS taught by COVID-19

Like many others around the world, COVID-19 indeed had an impact on our country ( Malaysia ). During this challenging time, the number of people losing their job have increased, some employers are beginning to cut salaries ... etc. This is a situation where I think the economies can be under performing for some time =(

The COVID-19 taught me the important money lesson. It's SOOOO important because we can't predict future. Saving money for emergency fund can protect you in the event of a financial emergency. And your emergency fund should contain enough money to cover at least 3 months of expenses. 

During this difficult time, don't be addicted to spending money. Always keep this sentences in your mind --- need is logical and want is emotional, so BUY WHAT YOU NEED, NOT WHAT YOU WANT. Don't spend money on anything that is non-essential and always remember to get your budget under control. Good luck!

I CUT MY OWN HAIR ( EASY RUBBER BAND METHOD )

In hot weather, long hairs can quickly become a mess and my hairs actually looked typically puffy. So I decided to cut my hair because it's getting hard to maintain =(

but first, lemme take a selfie XD

There were some uneven parts of the cut

Tips: all you needs is 2 hair band, a scissor and a comb. Be sure your hair is clean and free of hair spray or gel. Brush your hair until it's free of knots. Flip hair to the front and tie it with a rubber band. Once the rubber band is in position, cut to length you'd like.

Tadaaa!!! I have a bob now!

Yes, my hair was uneven in the back and many people think I'm silly but I don't care. As long as I'm comfortable with it then OK. Well, with the right tools and patience, I believe that you be able to give yourself a decent cut too =) good luck!

Every girl dreams of her wedding...

Every girl dreams of her wedding at some point in life. I always say I'm not going to get married, but somehow the idea of getting married was occasionally present =) Probably in someday I will acquiesce and settle down. I don't want a fancy wedding because I don't want to spent a bunch of money for the ceremony. My dream wedding is very simple, with a beautiful white flowing crystals sewn dress. Less than 50 guests. Just some closet friends and relatives XD Somewhere outside with nature... ( Preferably Haven maybe XD ) and all the food will be dessert buffet. Basically, three words to describe, natural, tasteful and simple.

Dazzling fireworks countdown @ Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is the iconic the skyscraper in Taiwan’s capital, I heard so much of their amazing fireworks before and finally I got the chance to see it myself. The show was about 6 minutes plus but really spectacular!!!! T.T It made my 2019 New Year Eve the most memorable one in my life. If you stay at Taipei during the New Year Eve, don't miss the chance to watch the magnificent fireworks show in Taipei 101.

Well, the streets are sooooo crowded.  You must get ready for crowds though because hundred thousands of people will be out on that night. But if you want to avoid the crowd lining up in front of Taipei 101, you may consider stay at the 5-stars hotel Grand Hyatt Taipei ( 台北君悦酒店 ). The hotel just located right next to Taipei 101 and has an unobstructed view of Taipei 101.

Another great viewing platform is Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail ( 象山步道 ) which is free and open to all visitors. But the trail can get relatively crowded too. You can  take Taipei MRT ( Xinyi Line ), alight at Xiangshan Station and leave at no. 2 exit. Just ontinue walking alongside the edge of the park, turn left and go straight, You will come across a temple, then you will see the entrance for Xiangshan hiking trail. 

Besides the fireworks, the countdown party feature the on-stage appearance of a lot of celebrities on other side of Taipei 101.

We got a spot in front of Taipei 101 and watched the fireworks bursting from the building. The pictures were blurry as it was raining + plenty of smoke from the fireworks.

Crowds of people heading home after the countdown,  it gets reallyyy crowded at MRT station. Luckily our hotel room just a distance walk from 101 world trade centre =D 

This is my first time seeing such a beautiful firework and I wish this year 2019 will be as dazzling as the fireworks! XOXO

Review: Bumblebee ( 2018 )

Synopsis outline:

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

I'm actually kind of not interested in this movie but I decided to give this a watch because of positive vibes from Facebooker. Although I was doubtful at first whether it'll turn out to be bored or not. But at the end, I left the cinema with a satisfied smiley face lol =D

The film may have less action but it has enough action sequences to keep you on the edge of your seat because there’s a lot of emotional scene. The entire concept of the movie is about Charlie ( 18 y/o  teenager girl ) and her robot ( Bumblebee ) and how she starts to connect with the robot ( Bumblebee ) in a earnest way. It's really heartwarming seeing strong bonding between them. Many critics will say that the story line of the movie very cheesy, but for me I didn't really see any problem with that. 

This is the best transformer series I ever watched and Bumblebee is my best among all transformers. Indeed a perfect mix of classic nostalgic 80's songs and vibes. The ending was great and I absolutely loveee it! 

Rating: PG-13

Genres : Action | Fiction | Fantasy |

Running time : 1 hour 54 minute

Rating : ★★★★★

Go into debt for something so stupid and then end up owing people FXCK YOU LA!

Money is something very personal and a sensitive topic. I personally don't like to have any money issue with friends because I don't want any conflicts between our friendship over money. But I actually don't mind lending money to others if I have the ability BUT it depends on the situation and whom I lend to. *ONLY IF* it comes down to a close friend, that really really really needing money for something important konon, I will consider and reconsider carefully before lending him/her the money. 

For an example there is a friend of mine who constantly borrows RM50-RM200++ from different people and she's borrowed RM50 ( a few times ) from me as well. *I find money borrowers get into the habit of constantly borrowing money with different people* Well, I have never seen her return any of the money I lent her even after she gets married. Now no one lends her even a dime because we all knew that she never ever pays anyone back but yet she takes all her money and invest on her other half. So the moral of this story is: Don't get yourself in a state of constant lending.

A few months ago one of my friend lost his job and he asked me if he could borrow money. I feel pity for him and I said yes since it's not large amounts of money. BUT It's been 5 months now since this happened and I still haven't had any of the money back. This is starting to annoy me because he's been making this promise for months and I'm starting to get a bit dubious as to whether I will get the money. It can be difficult to *TAGIH HUTANG* from a friend ... Ehh, I care about your feeling and I don't want you to feel awkward. And please ... DON'T TAKE MY KINDNESS FOR GRANTED!!! You should only borrow money if you absolutely need it for survival, NOT for the stupidest reasons like spending money on dates or buying material things!!! Where the hell do YOU develop these attitudes from??? Don't be surprise I make up an excuse the next time when you asking for my help. Seriously, I work hard  to earn money and I have the right to say yes or no to the YOU without a guilt. kthxbye!!!

Review: Avengers - Infinity War

I'm not a huge fan of the superhero genre but because of the high rating, I am convinced to watch it. And ... I'm going to keep this review short and snappy. I won't dive into plot detail. To be honest, most of the time I barely knew what was going on?? I was confused in almost every scene and I felt that the characters' capabilities seemed diff from what I saw in earlier movies. Captain America is looking ragged in this film and I barely don't recognized him!!!

Thanos is the most powerful villain!

Don't listen to anyone who says this movie has no plot. There have been numbers of marvel movies leading up to Infinity War.

This movie is full of emotions, ups & downs...defeat & death...

There are a ridiculous number of characters in this film X___X

It was an intense movie and I can see a lot of people complaining it because of the ending. Btw no one left the cinema immediately after the end of the movie. All waiting for the post-credit scene =D *P/S: The post credit scene will make you so much more excited in the NEXT SERIES!

Overall, I do have a good time when I watch the film. For those who hasn't watch it yet, whether you're a Marvel fan or not, if you know what has been going on in the previous Marvel movies, go and watch it! Avengers: Infinity War really worth watching =)


Genres : Action | Adventure | Fantasy |
Running time : 2 hour 29 minute

My Rating : ★★★★☆

所谓的“朋友”

到现在很多人到现在还是不明白，人和人之间想要保持长久舒适的关系，靠的不是奉承。。。没有任何一种感情需要你委曲求全卑微到尘土里，有些东西，得之我幸，失之我命。我讨厌阿谀奉承，只要表面上能敷衍过去就行了。人生短暂，美好的事情那么多。真的不需要把感情和时间浪费在所谓的“朋友”上，这些时间你努力蜕变终会遇到和你志同道合的人。一条路上的人终会在一条路上相遇。

New Year's bucket lists

I haven't made much time for the blog. But I'm back lol. I love to make bucket lists actually because I think it would be fun to come up with a list of activities and goals for the New Year and sum up at the end of the year to see how much did I fulfilled =) Some of my ''goals'' is simple and some is really laughable.

It’s never too late to start planning for bucket list 2018. Just write down what you need to achieve/perform. Most people have the same bucket list like traveling to somewhere, losing weight, achieving the dreams bla bla bla... I encourage you to make a list because It really gives you something to look forward to and accomplish =D HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 XOXO

can friendship and flirting go together?

Both of you need to be in your limits... If the flirting is one sided, the other person might feel uncomfortable which could lead to drifting apart and probably spoil the friendship.

Here are 2 points to remember:

1. Know where to draw the line. 
2. Don't get excited by the things he/she says during the conversation as it's just a jolly conversation between 'FRIEND'

Monthsary ♥ din din

It is our 23rd monthsary ♥ We went to Pang's cafe located in Gaya street last night for our monthsary celebration.

There is nothing fancy about this restaurant but the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. One of the few restaurants where I can say that the staff is most pleasant and courteous =)

Usually I wouldn't bother to write a review for a place we have only visited once and had only one plate of food but this cafe deserved a plaudit! The spaghetti carbonara is da best we've ever had, creamy but not greasy. It's fattening but who cares when it tastes good? =P

Loved the lamb, can't get the craving out of my mouth *drooling* And the fries!!!! The best I've ever eaten !!!! This was definitely a satisfying meal. We ♥ it not just because the food was good and reasonably priced, but also because of the ambiance, which is family-friendly and welcoming ♥

Pang's Cafe

Address: 121-137, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 017 - 861 2788

Operating hours: 10:30am - 10:00pm

stray dogs: poor fate

The issue of dog catching in Msia has become somewhat of a hot topic. I once experienced seeing the DXKK people catching stray dogs and that moment was heart-breaking. Nobody really knows what happens to the stray dogs after they’re caught by dog catcher...They really left the dogs in jungle/hill? Or put them in sleep? Or bury them alive? T_T 

I love travelling but I hate flying!

Although I make in average about 3-4 trips each year but I am still not comfortable with flying because I get a reallyyy bad migraine 20 minutes before landing due to the cabin pressure changes..There are a lot of preventive migraine medications such as Panadol active fast but I NEVER took it! Hurmm... I rarely take Panadol because it harms the liver. According to the doctor, Panadol will reside in the body for at least 5 years!! Btw I had once a scary experience landing in a storm. Really freaking me out! I thought my plane was going to crash atm =.= 

微商不易

最近有些感慨，做微商真的不容易! 刷多了会被微友屏蔽>_< 所以呢在这里给微商朋友圈广告不易被屏蔽的窍门=）

首先，朋友圈内容必须以让别人喜欢关注为中心去做。

1、“你”的最新动态

这个动态不是你卖东西的动态，而是工作、生活、旅游、趣味等方面的内容。

2、微友不知道的新闻趣事

比如时事动态，明星演员，网络红人的新闻等。

3、娱乐搞笑的内容

工作压力这么大，看到一个搞笑的图片，让自己笑一下，放松一下是大多数人都需要的。

4、值得学习的内容

如果你的朋友圈内容有值得别人学习的，自然就会有更多人认可你，自然就认可你的产品。

5、不一样的广告

广告有很多种，有些广告别人很喜欢看，有些广告却会让人厌恶，如果你能发一些很有意思的广告，让别人不但可以记住你，还会继续一直关注你，甚至对你的产品买单，那你的广告，就真正有了价值。

其次、微营销中情感营销是很重要的。那么怎么进行内容互动和联络感情呢？

一丶早上07:00——07:30 是大家刚起床的时候

现在的年轻人，起床后是这样的：

第一件事情：摸手机

第二件事情：睁眼睛

第三件事情：看时间

第四件事情：上社交网站/微信朋友圈

这个时间段可以发一条朋友不知道的新闻趣事。

二丶中午11:30——13:00 午休

忙碌了一上午，到吃中午和午休的时间了，大部分人会习惯性的打开微信朋友圈，看看朋友圈动态，这个时间段，你需要娱乐搞笑的内容，而这些段子的来源就不用我多说了，最好能引起大家的共鸣。当然你会问，这有什么作用呢？微商是信任营销，你让对方更多的认识你，信任感才会提升！

三丶下午15:00——15:30 下午

按照人体生理学的角度来说，这个时间点的人处于精神疲乏的状态，一般都会选择喝点水或者咖啡提提神，看看新闻或者聊聊天，而这个时间段习惯打开微信看朋友圈动态的一类人，则希望可以看到一些有价值的内容！ 

四丶17:00——18:00 下班时间

可以说这个点是白天朋友圈最活跃的时间点，最好将“你”的最新动态展示给你的朋友圈。

五、19:30——20:30 晚高峰

憋了一天，你是不是很想发个广告让人来咨询？这第一个晚高峰时间，你要好好把握！是时候打一个不一样的广告了！可以发产品评价！让关注你的人知道你的产品得到了认可和赞许，并且愿意和你一起从事这个事业！

六丶21:00——23:00

作为晚上的最高峰，这个时间段，建议以互动广告为主，可以做一些小的互动活动，之前流行的加好友给红包啊，回答问题给奖品，点赞等等，既宣传了自己，又测试了哪些是真正关注着你的人。

P/S：想要知道我卖什么产品/和我交流来个小互动可以添加我微信帐号 minzimandy

Disaster!

The saddest thing about betrayal is it comes from a friend/sister. Yea, ''she'' seems nice and trustworthy but THE FACT is she ruined your relationship! Glad that u finally stand out from the crowd and keep the grass cut low to see the ''snake'' and kill it with a smile =)  Guys! Please take note! A friend who flirts with your partner behind your back are the worst kind! Seriously, the girl is a relationship/friendship disaster! No wonder she have multiple Facebook accounts, because she have multiple personalities! Really shame on HER!

Review: Kong: Skull Island

Plot:

A diverse team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific, as dangerous as it is beautiful. Cut off from everything they know, the team ventures into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape a primal Eden in which humanity does not belong.

Genres : Action | Adventure

Running time : 1 hour 58 minutes

Rating : ★★★★★

The film is set in 1973 when William Randa (John Goodman), informs the government that they have detected a previously unknown island and need to investigate it. William recruits a team and asks for a military escort. The characters could have been better for sure XD In addition to Kong, there's other creatures like Skull crawlers, pterosaur and giant spider. Speaking of action scenes, I think it's way much better then Godzilla. The graphic design is so authentic and extraordinary. The actors in this film were great especially John C. Reilly's character. I like his portrayal of his character and how his personal storyline progressed =)

The film was a great roller-coaster ride and had me on the edge of my seat pretty much the entire time that I was watching it. I truly vvv entertained with this film. Probably this is the best monster movie I've seen it in years. Go feast your eyes on this flick guys!

One last thing, stay until the end of credits sequence! Everyone left the theater except me and boyfie =P ( hint: I can't wait for 2020's epic clash, Godzilla vs. Kong )

C.N.Y - The awkward moment!

There have be a lottt of traditions for CNY, friends&family re-unions, distributing and receiving ang pow, lion dance performance and gamble!!! It is very common to see the Chinese gamble during CNY, even for those who do not normally gamble =P Oh ya! Beware of the blood-provoking questions asked by your friends/relatives lol.

Typical question --- When are you getting married? Urghh Chinese culture!  Grrr~ I hate this question! In my experience, if it’s asked by a close friend or relatives, and they’re asking it with concern and listen to my response respectfully, that’s fine. I will respond them cheerfully and make some vague statement. But if being asked by distant relatives or random friends, my typical response is remain silent and smile XD It gets really awkward after that =X I knew someday the question will transforms into another one like... when are you having kids? =.=

There was a joke popular once.

At every family marriage he attended, Jack's 'concerned' elderly aunts and uncles would come up to him, nudge him and tell "Hey! You're next!!". This came to a stop when at a family funeral, Jack walked up to them, nudged them and said "Hey! You're next!!"

P/S: I’m already in a committed relationship and marriage has never been a huge rush for me =)

Foodporn: Pork burger!!!!

Pork burger @ Pusas The Smokehouse

This place has gone viral recently on Facebook. We went here last night for the first time and I will certainly be coming back!!!

The burger comes with pork patty, lettuce and bacon. The cost only RM 8.00 ( ala carte ), the combo set ( comes with fries and drink ) cost RM 11.90! Affordable and valuable!!

The pork patty was succulent and it went well with the crispy fried pork belly. The fries are thick and real! Meet my satisfaction!!! This place is always filled with people due to its popularity and you'll have to wait for tables since the place isn't that big as well. My advice is better come on a weekday to avoid the crowd =D Highlyyy recommendation to anybody who loves pork burger!!

Pusas the Smokehouse 

Location : S6, The Peak Vista Shoplots, Lorong Puncak 1, Jalan Signal Hill Park, Kota Kinabalu, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Contact Number : +60 16-810 0091
Opening hours : 9am - 6pm ( Monday - Thursday ), 9am - 9pm ( Friday - Saturday )

New Year's Eve: Asiatique The Riverfront

Are you looking for the best place to spend New Year's Eve? Well, Central World will be very crowded on New Year's eve and of course it is well known for counting down but trust me, Asiatique The Riverfront will give you a unique and more relaxing riverside atmosphere =) Asiatique is also a great place for tourists who like to buy local brand feature like Naraya and BKK bag. We took a taxi  ( not recommended ) to there. New Year's Eve is the busiest night of the year for taxis and uber, plus the roads leading to Asiatique tend to have heavyyyy traffic jams. You can get there via the BTS and ferry shuttle. Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and jump on the free shuttle at the end of the pier. That's the easiest and cheapest way to get there =D

A huge ferris wheel ( Asiatique's icon ferris wheel with 42 gondolas ) is very shine and bright which capture our attraction. We spent 300baht for each person on the ''Asiatique sky''.

You can see the stunning city lights of Bangkok city, and several cruise ships passing by the river. 

 Life is like a Ferris wheel. You have to get past your fear to enjoy the view =)

There are lot of activities to do including foot massages, fish spa and rides ... etc.

Finally tried this Thai classic.. Mango sticky rice! Yumzz

We only spent about 2 hours there and that was enough.Overall this is a nice area to walk around with stalls, boutique shops and restaurants. P/S: Beware of pickpockets.


Asiatique The Riverfront
Location: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
Phone:+66 2 108 4488
Night Market Opening hours: 17:00 – 00:00