When a close friend dies ......

On Judy's last day, I went to her place, opened the room's window so that she could look out into her garden. I slipped my arm through hers & she softly said "Don't". She has been doing it for days now. Picturing the world without her in it. She was erasing herself, withdrawing , saying good bye, because it seemed like the right thing to do.

Judy said it was a little like being in love with someone who doesn't love you back. The very act that they don't need you makes them a thousand times more desirable & beautiful & the object of our devotion. Sometimes it's the impossibility of a thing that makes it irresistible. And right then, being alive was the thing she was in love with, the thing that didn't care if she was there or not.

Every leaf, every blade of grass, ever bug and pebble was bathed in a new kind of light for her. Every single thing she looked at was breathtakingly, effortlessly, perfectly itself. Even the most ordinary thing she could think of- a pillow, a painting, a letter -was part of the biggest , most persuasive, most extraordinary miracle there is, as solid as a rock & at the same time as fine & breakable as a single strand of hair.

She told me, when you know for certain you are losing a thing, you suddenly see how much you have loved it, & how you ought to have taken better care of it all along.

It was getting dark when she died. She was ready to go. I figured that's what happens when you get close. It's just a step down, no big deal. I hoped so anyway. I hoped she was watching us by then from another place entirely, somewhere quiet & painless & apart. And while I was hoping & holding her hand, she slipped away.

Hilarious Confessions

I saw my beautician at Paragon the other day. She was with her kid, I cant help but noticed how much he has grown because his pants were looking so short on him. Last time I saw him was just 2 months ago when she brought him to work & I was at her shop. 

She was all  " I KNOW! He is getting so mature and sprouting up so quickly." I must be staring at the boy because she suddenly looked very embarrassed & confessed that he was in his LITTLE BROTHER'S JEANS! He hadn't grown even a centimeter. [extra confession: this is not the first time she has sent one of her kids to school in the wrong clothes!]

OMG.... I couldn't stop laughing..... I console her a little & quickly leave because I don't think i can keep a straight face for more than a minute. It's too funny.....

Review: Whitening jabs for skin whitening & rejuvenation with Dr Keith Ong

This is my review of the Whitening Jab for skin whitening & rejuvenation. Truth is I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. It makes plenty of sense. Instead of the usual treatments, where doctors only inject fillers to certain problematic areas to fill up anything that's sagging, this whitening jabs is done on the entire face. As such the result looks more natural. That's what I love about it.

How does the whitening jabs work ?

This whitening injections rejuvenates the skin by enhancing the hydration levels within the skin tissues and increasing its elasticity, firmness and smoothness. The treatment involves a series of tiny injections of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body and functions to maintain hydration levels in the skin. However, as we age the hyaluronic acid level in our body diminishes. The whitening jabs replaces the lost hyaluronic acid and restores the skin’s natural hydration. It also function to stimulate the production of collagen and improves skin elasticity. It further lifts and soothes away fine lines and restores your skin firmness and youthful radiance.

Who is suitable for these Whitening jabs:

• Both men and women

• All areas of the face.

• People with acne scarring

Is it Safe?

Yes. These whitening injections are natural, and have been tested and documented safe, and also have received FDA approval.

Are there any side effects?

You may experience some redness, swelling, itching or tenderness at the injection site. Typically this resolves within a week. For me, I just experience redness that's all & it recovered after a few days.

How long will results last?

Hyaluronic acid is naturally broken down in the body, but can last typically about 12 to 18 months depending on the person.

I do recommend this whitening & tightening treatment as the outcome is more natural than anything that I've even done!

 If you are interested: 

Dr Keith Ong @ 360 Orchard Rd
International Buidling, # 04-10, Singapore 238869
Tel; 8777-0736, 9746-7720
Open fr:
Monday & Friday : 10am-1pm & 3pm-8pm
Tuesday, Wed : 3pm to 8pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm

Parsons Medical @ Yishun ave 2,
Blk 779, #01-1541. Singapore 760779, Tel; 64846010, 8777-0736, 9746-7720
Open from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday
3pm to 8pm on Thursday
Sun & PH close.

2016, Time to Deal with your Wrinkles ....lol...

I have said this again & again!
Nothing ages you like all the lines on your face!
Crow's feet, forehead lines, smile lines and even lines on your nose!
To be very honest, the quickest way to make these wrinkles go away : the fastest & best fix can only be found at your doctor's clinic. Nothing in an expensive jar of cream can fix it, at least not yet.
These creams advertisement might promise you the world but it just wont happen.

Fillers, botox is going to cost you a little more.
But that's the only way right now to see real results short of plastic surgery- which is neither fast nor easy! So ladies you know what to do, do yourself a favor & deal with your wrinkles!

I love a Tiffany Christmas

I love Christmas shopping. Yea... it'll cost me a small fortune but nothing beats getting something for loved ones. And of course receiving presents is equally fun.

Nothing beats getting an exquisite piece of jewelry, if you know what I mean ...lol...?

My weakness?
Tiffany of course . hint.... hint....

Boredom: It could be good for you !!!

I didn't do anything yesterday & it was wonderful. I meant to order a book on amazon.com, do mask while  watching  Season 3 of  "House of Cards". But I didn't do that, I just hang around my home drinking Perrier water.

It' s pretty boring, but these days I like boredom. We're the only generation who have truly experienced it. Our parents grew up without the basic labour-saving devices and they never stopped-as their daily chores seemed endless.

The generation beneath us are bombarded by constant entertainment options from their hand phones, laptops, tablets & they've committed themselves to revealing everything tiny detail on their profile pages & fb.

We were the ones who had to go to bed early because TV had stopped for the night. We are the ones who had to wait till our friends get home before getting them on the phone- landline !We spent much time waiting. We were much more patient & not afraid of being bored!

Letting go: Having happier thoughts makes us look better & younger .

I bump into a friend just yesterday while shopping. Have not seen her for ages- 15 years to be exact. We ended up having coffee at Dome, catching up with each other's life.

She used to be a very cheerful person. This 15 years had been tough. The children are driving her nuts. The son who could study didn't 'choose' the 'right' insituition & courses. The ones who couldn't study , she worry about their future. She also worry about her husband's career & mother's health. The list goes on! Poor thing!

It all show on the face. She look so intense, there's like a perpetual angry look about her. I told her that & that's when she told me all these things that has been bothering her. In retrospect, her situation is hardly unique. Many are suffering almost similarly right? These problems are universal. She said I'm lucky. But am I? I told her that's because I see things a little different & dwell not on the problems at hand, but more on the would be solutions.

I do have the same problems with my kids but I don't let it bother me that much. We cant 'protect' them all their lives. They will make mistakes, just part of life & growing up, no use worrying too much over them.Just be there when things go south for them.

As we grow older we need to let go. Nothing makes us look better than having happier thoughts all the time. Hope my friend will see that eventually.