Hello! I'm April. In my mid twenties from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fantastic that you've made it to this blog post of mine.
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This is a post about September Socials. A crowd sourcing dating project to meet new people and explore beyond the boundaries of tradition of asking a person out on a date.
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This is my second time running September Socials and I plan to run it I live the life that I live now. (Find out more about the first September Socials)
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September Socials has received alot of attention from the Social Media space (Malaysia and Singapore) as well as the local media (click here for an article done on R.AGE) Track the hashtag "#SeptSocials" on twitter for information or to follow the progress of September Socials.

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Instead of misleading with you with pictures of myself, I'd let this video done by my good friend Nigel Sia (Big special thanks to you Nigel!) do the talking on why you should be going on a date with me.

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For Mobile friendly versions of the video, click the following

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What's probably missing for the video is the fact that asides from PC gaming, I pretty much like console and boardgaming as well. Other random notes include that I was brought up in an a very proud heritage of a Malaysian Convent School, I also love books, sketching, writing, reading, cooking, those glasses in the video were not my real glasses, and that by the way is really how I sound.

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I still consider myself a fairly interesting person, but you're going to have to find out more on a date, if you're interested.

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To parrot my video, I'm looking forward to hear from you. To apply for dates. Fill in the form here : http://bit.ly/SeptSocials

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After filling in a the form drop me a note at aprilyim@gmail.com to let me know (if you like that sort of courtesy call) or you may even tweet me @aprilyim. I welcome sharing this on your social spaces if you think there would be anyone interested.
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Here's is a quickie update for those of you interested to meld your creative skills all in one tweetup.

Thanks to the idea of @missyblurkit, we will be creating our own batik masterpieces this 14th of August at 2pm at "Jadi Batek " (click on link or scroll down to the link to the twtvite for map and address)

Evelyn and her recent Batik Masterpiece

Don't worry if you're not experienced cause they even have templates for you to follow!

Prices range from the "canvas" you'd like to paint on.

i) Easy Hanky : RM30

ii)  T-shirt : RM40

iii) Scarf (90cm X 90cm) :RM60

We need to finalise a number of a minimum of 10 pax to proceed with the event. So far we have @missyblurkit @shingying  and me, @aprilyim.

Click on the following twtvite to join the twtup and paint your own batik masterpiece : http://twtvite.com/batiktwtup

So what exactly is shoourtweeple?

It's a walkabout and photography tweetup started by a friend of mine in Singapore, @inrsoul (follow him!)

I'm excited about sharing this idea with the tweeps in KL! The idea is to walk around places you would usually miss in your drive by /daily routine lives. Shoot everything around you, including your fellow tweeps.

We encourage people who own all sorts of recording and photography gear (yes that includes you lomographers!) to join in this Saturday, (24th July 2010) at 11am.

Here is the planned route for this Saturday's walkabout. Please click on the image to download a larger image of the map.

We will be passing by a series of historical buildings and architectural monuments, whilst indulging in the diversity of the rich arts and culture, street sights and the company of some very fun people!

#ShooturtweepleKL

Saturday, 24th July 2010

1100 hours - 1400 hours

Rendezvous at Starbucks, Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.

RSVP at the ShooturTweepleKL twtvite and I'd need you to also pass me your contact details on this form here. Gotta make sure that everything is well coordinated so that ShooturTweeple is a pleasant experience for everyone!

To wrap up, here are some shots taken by @GenkiGenki (follow him too!) for #shooturtweeple in Singapore to give you an idea on what it's all about!

Shots taken by fellow Twitter friend @GenkiGenki for ShootUrTweeple in Sg! Click on the Image to be redirected to his Flickr Album for more great shots!

I've been trying out Lóréal's latest offer for flirty, more pronounced eyes, "Renewal Lash Serum". Also find out how you can WIN THE SERUM VIA TWITTER from the 29th to 31st of March 2010!This gel-like serum is the answer to Longer, Fuller, and Stronger lashes.

This serum has what L'oréal terms as two high-tech reactivating ingredients that boost the eyelashes. The first being a medley of Pro-Vitamin B5, Arginine and Pro-peptide that boost the supply of lash nutrients.

The second is Madecassoside (a common beauty component used in collagen strengthening) to prolong lash lifespan. This would mean that the lashes wouldn't fall off so easily.

Two simple steps to using this serum. The "wand" is more like a curved flexible applicator. The first  step involves using the tip apply to the root of the lashes very much like an eyeliner. The second step is sweeping the whole length of the lashes with the curved end of the applicator. It is advised to use this twice daily (day and night) and it can even be used as a mascara base!

Freida Pinto, spokesperson for the Renewal Lash Serum demonstrates the 2-step procedure.

Applying it during the day would

i) protect the lashes from external aggressions

and ii) to ensure that the lashes are more lumnous and attractive.

At night it during the peak of cellular regeneration, it

i) encourages cellular renewal and

ii) balances the hormones for proper physiological balance

Do be careful when u apply tho, some bit got into my eyes (cause I was impatient thinking more would mean faster results) and it gave a very mild sting that is easily washed off with abit of water.

Although L'oréal recommends to use this product for 4 weeks to see the results, I've tried it for 3 weeks or so.

Before and After of Using Renewal Lash Serum by L'oréal

Just before my first application one of my eyelashes fell out (rawr!). But the difference from after religiously applying it day and night, I could see that my eyelashes are slightly longer and fuller. I'm now less concerned about lashes falling off after rubbing my eyes, removing my contacts and using eye makeup remover. Not bad eh? I'm gonna go ahead (and I have already) recommend this to those who want natural looking lashes, catch is that you'd have to stick to making sure the serum is used day and night for a month.

There also hv been a couple of positive reviews on YouTube and other overseas blogs where the product has been released earlier. Go look them up

From Monday to Wednesday (29th to 31st March), L'oréal will be giving away some of these Renewal Serums worth RM49.90 to my followers on twitter! Follow me on twitter @aprilyim and answer some simple questions with the tag #LorealLash. Tweets MUST INCLUDE the hashtag. Prizes limited to twitterers with a valid Malaysian Address.

Reminder to all protected accounts, you will need to unprotect your account for me to view your response tweets.

*Image rights of serum, logo and application demonstration: L'oréal Paris Malysia

Twestival KL badge credits to the TwestivalKL team

This year the organizers of Twestival KL, @nikicheong , @davidlian, @radianceleong and @ling_chan are getting tweeps from across the country to pledge items or services for items!

I've put up myself to do a 3 minute pole dance routine/give you an introduction to pole dancing especially for anyone who wants to do their bid for charity!

Pole dancing for charity!

To keep you clued in, proceeds of the bids, would be going to Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty. The money raised at Twestival will be put to raise vital funds and awareness for their education programmes.

If you'd like to know you can help, you can auction yourself or objects here. There's some really interesting things up for bids so check those out too.

I've also under my handmade accessories site, Vanity Vault offered a brilliant Swarovski encrusted ring

Auctioning off this impressive Swarovski Crystal ring from my site www.vanityvault.net (Click on the image for an upclose)

My bid numbers are [005] for pole dancing and [018] for the Swarovski Ring (muchos gracias to @FoOie @the_bosnian and @davidlian for the bids so far!)

To find out more about TwestivalKL, follow @TwestivalKL or search for the hashtags, #twestivalKL, #twestKLauction and #twestKLbid

Came across this hilarious "thought provoking" ad indeed whilst watching some Japanese Shows.

"アイデアはどこで生まれますか？" which reads as "Idea ha doko de umaremasuka?" (Thanks Steph for the translation!) translates to "Where do most ideas get conceived "

The images pretty much explain themselves

Tell me if you like it as much as I did

Before I start raving about Betty's Midwest Kitchen, I'm gonna clue you in on what the heck is a '#PorkTweetUp'. Simply put, "#PorkTweetUp"s are a series of meet ups for twitterers who are constantly on the look out for braised, BBQed, deep fried, minced, anything fashionably repackaged meat that once belonged to piggies. Since I missed out on the first #PorkTweetUp at CrisTang, from that god awful food poisoning last week, there was no way in hell that I was going to let another enteric colonization stop me from getting my porky fix this week. Present at #PorkTweetUp this week was @walauwei @CatYong88 @wackybecky @CindyVazzy @joycescapade @davybates @arystle @redsheep @hoongchai @peiyinng (oh goodness I hope I didn't miss anyone >_< )

Strangely enough, I shall begin the post with an image of Lemonade, (oh be patient the rashers are but a couple of finger scrolls down away) This is what Betty's Midwest Kitchen claims as "Homemade Lemonade".  It's a refreshing change compared to the sickeningly sweet over- popularized "Ice Lemon Tea" served at mosts places though it does lack some zest to it. Perhaps I was expecting too much even if it was labelled as a "must try" in their menu. Gonna have to definitely give the other must try on the menu... root beer

Moving on to the appetizers, the group had already started with ""Dog Food" a sloppy mess of fries with gravy and cheese. I highly recommend the Deep Fried Bacon (something I'd want to happily munch on as a home snack). The cheesy rounds tho is an acquired taste, hash brown poppets of Jalapeño and mild cheese.

I missed out on all there rips and chops that were ordered earlier, but here's what I managed to snap, @davybates Meatloaf, @hoongchai's very glistening pork chops with apple sauce My Juicy Lucy Burger and Apple Crumble! (minus the usual health grains and oats in the pastry cause sometimes a girls gotta indulge)

Prices are very decent at Betty's and the portions are sufficient. Definitely going back to try Some battered Chicken (a typical Southwestern dish) soon *hint hint to my friends who I have not made time for recently*

Betty's Midwest Kitchen is located at: Jalan PJU 1/43 Aman Suria, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor - 019-2277019

What a treat! I finally get to meet twitter pal @avalanchelynn and her lovely pea after countless attempts with much thanks to @gnoserif.

Guess what else? The meetup session was lunch at the much tweeted about @thegardenslug !

@avalanchelynn 's little Pea has an adorable character of her own. I want a lil girl just like her!!!

Food at the Garden Slug was absolutely fresh and wholesome!  Breads felt warm and freshly toasted, the greens were fresh, prices are incredibly decent (cause the dollar for dollar amount I pay for in Malaysia is ridiculous), loved the cool comfortable ambience. portions were large and most importantly, the dessert was SINFUL!

A platter sample of the desserts @ The Garden Slug called a.ka. "The Sweet Sweet Slug" with Tiramisu, Pear William and Berries and Vanilla Ice cream plus a brownie popsicle!

The Garden Slug is located at:

55 Lorong L Telok Kurau,
#01-59/61 Bright Centre,
Singapore 425500

Tel/ Fax: 6346 0504

Open Daily:
Mon - Tues 6pm-10pm  // Wed - Thur 10am-10pm // Fri - Sun 9am-10pm or late //
Public Hol 9am-10pm or late

To The Garden Slug: I Love your food! Will come back to try the other recommended specialties! These pictures alone are making my Malaysian friends envious!

Before I finish up the post here is a shot of the three gorgeous ladies of the day!

Thanks loads to @gnoserif for the hearty lunch, and @avalanchelynn for picking us up! I miss you guys already but I'll be back soon!

I'm a fuss pot when it comes to having the right foundation for the right situations.

The right shade is one thing. It's got to have exactly what I'm looking for especially since I was going on a beach holiday when my skin is going to be continuously stripped of moisture from all that sun and sea water.

Since I'm stopping over at Singapore before heading to the sunny bays of Thailand, I predicted that by the time I get home, I'll probably have a healthy tan two tones darker than my usual skin colour.

Before my weekend escape to Krabi, I packed in two shades of True Match Super Blendable Foundation into the bag along with.

Why the fuss of bringing two bottles? Even with sun protection the constant inevitable sun exposure from the outdoor activities will indefinitely change my skin tone. My usual ivory skin will need a warm glowover after a day or two in the sun.

Hydrated Skin Even from all the constant change of temperature from outdoor heat to indoor air conditioning and sea breezes

Most of the time, the UV perfect moisturizer was used as a base before foundation and as a protection measure in the daily regime. I tried a Vanilla Ivory shade for my fair skin and even after all the travelling to Changi up to the jetty before heading off to the resort. There was barely the feel of usually battered, dry skin from the drastic elemental changes.

Of course with the next day just island hopping for the next 8 hours or so I packed the bottle of UV Perfect Moisturizer out with me!

Only a small squeeze from the tube gives me plenty of moisture for my face. God only knows what I'll be exposing myself too asides from sea water (I'm thinking leaked boat engine oil, smears from oily food, saliva from very friendly tourists) So there will be plenty a time where I would attempt to clean my face and reapply moisturizer throughout the island hopping experience.

But what I'm so god awful afraid of is the direct sun exposure. It's absolutely pointless of me to bring my Sunshades along seeing that I can't wear my contacts while snorkeling. I shiver knowing the more sensitive areas of my face, especially the eye zones will be easily teased by UV A (Aging) and UV B (Skin Burning) rays.

The gist of it all, I FEAR OF AGING BEFORE MY TIME!

Before the SPF 50++  protective portion of the moisturizer can even get to work out in the sun, I'm already positively glowing  by breakfast ~<3 thanks to the anti dullness factor in the moisturizer.

Loved the fact that when I came back from my holiday, asides from feeling far from a slice of burnt toast, I found out the UV Perfect Moisturizer had 12 hours of pollution shield too!

Now cause I want to stay young for as long as I can help it, I have the UV Perfect Moisturizer in my makeup pouch and I never face the day without it.

Spicy Prawns with Curry Leaves and Chicken Floss

"Zhung Sik Ngau Lau"

Deep Fried Chicken with Orange Sauce

Claypot Tofu

Mango Pudding with Mint Chocolate Wanton

Yum

An Yen was down in KL before the end of 2009 but she put herself up in Klang of all places! Then again, a girly night out is perfect excuse to eat authentic Klang Bah Kut Teh.

With Klang housing an incredibly WTF amount of Bah Kut Teh places. I've been going to one place all the time in Taman Rashna.

What used to be a quaint little coffee shop with gas stoves worn out tables and seats, patrons sitting with their legs spread wide apart while they sipped on their tea...

....is now this place which filled my car with "noises-of-awe".

Looks like business is still gosh darn good. The new Restoran Fong Keow now boasts 3 shop lots, private rooms,  some funky deco, and free wi-fi!

It's a big change from the usual carefree-"feel" I get from Bah Kut Teh shops, we wondered if they still served Bah Kut Teh (ignoring the huge sign outside) Thank goodness there is a huge wall telling us that still do a long with some other suggestions for dishes.

"Wah! Newly renovated. Must try something new!"

Restoran Fong Keow's Fried Spring Rolls "Zhao Foo Chuk Kuen"

Fresh Juicy Spring Rolls (tho i must add that I think it should be aptly addressed as "Zhao Foo Chuk Kuen)" similar to those found in lobak.

Restoran Fong Keow's Fried Spring Rolls "Zhao Foo Chuk Kuen" Upclose shot with Chilli Sauce

At RM12 per plate (a lil' pricey), four rolls served with a sweet chilli sauce ads a diff zing to having just plain meat and soup in bah kut teh.

Restoran Fong Keow's Steamed Tofu

The other side dish was nothing too fancy taste wise. The sauce that went along with it was a lil' too thick (but i like thick sauces) Steamed Tofu Served (RM5.00) with fried shallots, onions, spring onions and chilli.

Authentic Klang Bah Kut Teh from Fong Keow at only RM10.00 per head. I've been eating there since my first driving trip to Klang.

Restoran Fong Keow's Traditional Bah Kut Teh

Restoran Fong Keow's Traditional Bah Kut Teh Upclose shot of the Tender Juicy Meat

Juicy meat, None of that No Claypot crap, Orgasmic soup. Since we were there an hour before closing time we got the most flavour filled part of the pot. The soup just kept getting better with EVERY REFILL! Additional Tau Foo Pok cost RM1.00 and Golden Mushrooms at RM5.00 (a lil bit exp for the mushrooms)

(Remember how good the soup tasted Yen and Ying?? I just recalled we forgot the YAU ZHAR GUAI!)

Restoran Fong Keow (Pottery) Bah Kut Teh, 53 Jln Batai Laut, Taman Intan, Klang

Opens 8am-3pm/5pm-9pm from Monday to Friday & 8am to 9.30 pm on Weekends and Public Holidays. Click the following for map: View Larger Map

The first thing I want to blog about though, is FOOD. mwahaha.

Dad has been in awfully generous mood lately and the family is lucky to indulge in a number of pleasantries including Dim Sum.

Try the ala cart'e Dim Sum at Oriental Pavilion, Jaya 33. In short, Almost all their fried stuff are sumptuously crispyand tasty. Their steamed stuff is so-so. Don't try the Wo-tip (bland) but do go for the Fried Yam (Woo Kok)

Enjoy the food porn

Har Gau (Prawn Dumplings) - Juicy with just the right thickness of dumpling 'skin'

Fish Balls - with diced spring onions and carrots - Just like any other fish ball

Siew Mai

Lou Mai Kai - This is not too bad

Pei Tan Sau Yuk Chuk

Siew Yuk - OOOO this was really good!

Zhao Woo Kok - Savory and crispy!

Char Siew Pau - I've had better

Zhao Foo Chook - Like I said, all the fried stuff are really good here

Har Chee Cheong Fun - Meh.

Zhao Salad Har Gau - My fav dish! Looks really yellowish though.

Wo Tip - This really needs more improvement, It was like eating plain bread. Tasteless.

The phone in my office, having no display screen what so ever beeped. Thinking it would be business matters of my direct superiors I answered it with my most cordial, soft-spoken, feminine "Hello.."

and the voice on the other end of the line said

"Oh hello, I don't recall you sounding like that..."

Weird. "Sorry who's on the line?"

Male voice says: "I know you but you don't know me. I want to have a date with you."

"Sir, if this concerns my #SeptSocials to contact me on my Business Line would mean you have my cell line. Fill in the form and try again."

"You sound raspy and energetic when you're angry."

WTF wei.

"Yeap, I know Halloween and all is coming but you're definitely scary. If I find out who you are, you're not getting a date with me. But thank you for calling. Any thing I can do to help you with work though?"

"You can have a date with me."

"Eh sorry no, running off now. Try not to call me on this line anymore. Thank you."

"Never mind I will call you back *puts down the phone*"

Whoever you are. DON'T CALL BACK. MWAHAHAHAH!

No one by-passes the form. Fill it in and Get in line! You all damn daring nowadays harh? Calling a girl at her office to ask for dates without revealing your name.It scares the hell out of me knowing that I have weird stalkers but you're nothing I cannot take care of.

YOU... MUST BE SOMEONE WHO GOT MY BUSINESS CARD. *snuffs*

So weird one....

I used to wrinkle irritably at the sight of such books. Some friends cosmically bombarded me with a series of paperbacks on the Mars and Venus gap forcing a personal opinion from me after I’ve “read” them. I really couldn’t sit down with a book who was telling it to my face that I should be doing this and not that.

I was incredibly determined to not let my life be ruled by what was written in a series of pages. A capable woman like myself? I believed that I really didn’t need these pitches. Who needs another trick to know about how to play “rubber-band” with the male interest or examining his psyche.

Perhaps, it may be because I was lucky enough to learn about love and relationships through my life experiences and through engagement with other people. There are truths in such books and it did not hit me until yesterday evening that even the most successful of women would still pick up a read like this: to assure themselves and how women yearn for that security of knowing that something in their life is being done right; and if wrong, seek the right.

Even bright women, make mistakes. Flipping through the pages making quick remarks in my head (mostly in the similar lines of –Duh! As if I don’t know), other scripted wisdoms were friendly reminders on the mechanics of what I was doing for #SeptemberSocials

Marry Smart by Dr.Christine B. Whelan was a book designed for successful women in their 30’s and 40’s who have yet to encounter true love as it may they may seem preoccupied with work or fairly intimidating. She calls these ladies SWANS –Strong Women Achievers, No Spouse.

For those women who know what they want out of life and are out to get it/or have already made your way there, tell me if these two little snippets from the book are true. One on how women’s preferences for a man’s character have changed from 1939 to 1996 and what strong, bold women really want in a man. (And THAT’S WHY I don’t listen to my aunts of mother when it comes to what I want)

And this is the 10 things that SWANS want in a man...how true....

A day out with the other mousey half of the world dominating lab rats  "Pinky". No need for me to do too much of a review on this place. Genji, PJ Hilton is already famous for a fine Japanese Buffet Selection.

Hope you enjoyed the food porn and made ya hungry =P

i) Understand that Facebook is my personal space.

What's even worse is when I send you a message on why you want to add me as a friend, with the standard cut and page message of the following:

"Hi sorry, but have we met? Please understand that Facebook is my personal space and that I only add friends who I have a relative amount of interaction with or have met before. Thank you."

you reply with an apologetic withdrawal. e.g.

"Sorry sorry just asking. *and it just ends there*"

or adding a few more centimeters of hide by saying:

"So still can be friends arh? kekeke."

*Also please don't go round checking out my other HOT girlfriends on my friends list and go on an adding spree.

ii) Adding me on my IMs doesn't mean you bypass the form

Everyone fills in the form, it's only fair. Even the most gentlemanly of my date. You can try, I'll only tell you to refer back to the form. The form is as important as me getting to know you better, to make sure you're not a weird person, a stalker or a psycho. It is a mere unintrusive background check just to know that I can assure the people that care can let me enjoy my dates without worrying their heads off.

It gauges your genuine interest, your ability to communicate, if you are trying too hard, and tells me just enough about you in just a few lines

iii) Never push me for an answer...or approval.

As much as you are the eager beaver, Like boyfriends being rushed into a marriage, I never like that sort of push. I will avoid you like the Black Death. Although I should be flattered that you're very much interested to go out with me, give me time and I will sort it out. After Raya means alot of events will start popping out from here and there and I will be tied down with lots of work.

iv) Don't ask me strange questions

.....or if I like "sex talk", if I could look up my skirt to check what I'm wearing today, how I like my bratwurst served, or if I would send you my underwear by express or snail mail. As entertaining to you as your requests may seem, it's not funny to a girl who holds herself with high regard. It's really insulting.

Especially when you ask me, "May I ask you a personal question?" You probably know there is a likelihood it's going to end up a bad question.

v) There is no wrong answer to the form.

It's not a question of multiple choice or factual matters but rather a question of engagement. The moment I detect something I believe I will be uncomfortable with I will choose not to continue with the date. Communication is such an vital element of the date and I believe there should be a sustainable level of two way.

vi) Don't ever question my principles, morals, beliefs and priorities, or worse, try to change the way I think.

You make me sound like a criminal asking me why I didn't do such and such or follow such and such. Thank you for your personal and political POVs but I'm really not interested.

As for my priorities, understand that work, my friends and family do come first. Don't tell me I should have not attended my friend's party to go out on a date with YOU ( shows that you don't really care about me but only yourself.)

vi) Some of my dates are private to protect them

Unless you are my best friends, the identities of my dates, what we do and how I feel about them are between me and them. I feel there is no need to go into detail with you because September Socials is not a comparison game and you don't need to purposely overthrow the rest with a grand plan of your own. Please just be yourself.

Date 10 with Melvin. - Thanks Mel, for the Cham Ping and Pancakes

Melvin is an old friend from my Uni days. I remember the trips to Port Dickson for Dr Khoo's Seaweed collection escapades in his MyVi together with Kelly and Lin plus the want to dress him to look like Gensoumaden Saiyuki's Sanzo.

Instead of writing a 100 word description about himself, he put down in typical Melvin fashion "Aiyah...no need lah"

Though I would say that I don't know Melvin all that well, I don't really need a 100 word description from him with regards to who he is.

The date was more like a catch up session than one with romance in mind. Yet again, in true gentlemen-ship, Mel actually walked me back to the car and even in the rain without an umbrella *glares at men who do not walk me back to the car or home*

I won't go into much details except that the conversation was about body building, badminton, and dating in general LOL

Read about what Melvin has to say about the date tho!

Chris, is Mr Date No. 9 . He also happens to be the culprit behind making a Dare with Date No. 1 to take me out. They're the best of friends so I challenged him back via Date No. 1.

" I also dare your friend to go out with me on another date. Tell him or her to submit a form also. -Regards, April"

Chris reads blogs to pass the time and based on history, he has been reading this for quite awhile now. He took the effort to add me on MSN and asked where my dates have taken me (cuisine) so far. The original plan was to head down to the Delicious in Marc or Duo Residency but since they both were taken up for events, It was to Madam Kwans in KLCC.

Chris wasn't at all apprehensive about asking me the entire works of #SeptSocials. I found him rather curious about how I would behave for alot of what if situations...especially If I met the right guy halfway through the dates (Now you're wondering , yesh...what if???...)

Conversation was most enjoyable with Chris we were not aware of how much time had pass till we were being subtly chased out of Madam Kwan's by the dirty cutlery collections and chair stacking. We carried on in Coffee Bean Ampang point talking about bloggers in general and other stories.

On the way home, he asked me to look in the glove compartment  where there was "Something for Me". It was a rainbow colored handmade dog he had gotten from his friend with a little tag on the side that said "May" . Telling me that he named it after me Quite Clever of him! (Picture of May soon!)

Chris and I are to meet up for yum char (drinks) when ever I pass by his area in the future. We will be heading to catch 500 days of summer soon too.

Thanks Chris for the dinner, company, picking me up and May (who is sitting on my home work desk now)

Credits to YATeoh for the image of him

If he looks familiar, he was one of the bachelors of the reality TV Series, "Cornetto Love Perhaps Season 1". With the stardom agreeableness has led him to exploring new frontiers wearing a signature pair of Red Speedos.

We had lunch over at Brussels, Jaya One. I must credit Teoh for the excellent choice. I was overfed with meat at that point of time. (Pictures soon!)

Teoh is a natural charmer with wit and a tongue for French (and I'm speaking about the language here) He even brought me a pink rose (Excellent job with the color and you really do have to give him credit for trying though I'm not really a rose kind of person)

It was fun catching up on a one-on-one session with him exchanging ideas on men and women with some degree of intelligent input. He did come on to me way too fast though. Sorry Teoh, but I really prefer it when a man puts more effort and makes me slightly wait into the courtship process, that's where the fun is ain't it?

I do admire his unabashed and venturesome character for trying to ask me there and then tho. Very unfearful of him to keep approaching a woman as daunting as me. LOL.

Thanks for the lovely company Teoh, and I'm not saying that you're out. Just keep trying

I hate my breakouts and inflammed tired skin especially when I don't get enough sleep and when the monthly visitor comes about. My two best friends swear by it to sooth acne and I thought I would make some of my own.

According to Michelle, Aspirin contains Salicylic Acid for anti-inflamattion, exfoilating dead skin cells thus showing imporvement for wrinkles, discoloured skin, photodamaged skin and acne

My problem is that I'm always so pressed for time, I have to keep making the mask which take up too much of my time (about 8-10 minutes) I mask twice a week, so that means 20 minutes a week / 90 minutes a month to prepare the mask. T-T

I got me some of these DIY masks from Yokoso! (either Pavilion, 1 Utama or Sungei Wang). A pack of 50 goes for about RM9.90 and after using them, they are easily disposed.

I purchased a pack of 24's Bayer Aspririn (Ranging from RM 8.00 to RM10.00), alternatively you may also use Disprin ( A pack of 8 at RM1.88 from watsons)

I emptied the entire box of 24's into a jar with Evian Water (yes only good water for my skin which was actually not that necessary) and you can see the aspirin dissolving almost instantly.

I topped up the water to half the jar and then filled it up with half a bottle of honey (which has rejuvenating properties)

And shook the entire jar to mix. The grit from the Aspirin bits will still remain but this will be great to exfoilate as you wash off the mask later on.

Take out 10 sheets of the disposable mask and individually fold them before soaking them in the Aspirin Mask Mix. This Prevents them from sticking together as an entire clump when you're pulling out the mask for use.

I then seal the jar and put it in the fridge for quick and future use, shaking the jar each time to get more of the grit (which has settled on to the bottom of the jar) on the mask. As you wash of the mask, use the grit left by the mask on your face to exfoilate

Keeping it cool in the fridge will help more with the skin inflammation and is a fantastic sweet smelling mask to use on a hot day after a sweaty outdoor activity that is sure to give you breakouts.

I found that making this mix also tends to make your skin less dried out as the salicylic acid from 24 pcs is well distributed through out 10 pcs of mask

The cost for 10 pcs of mask?

[RM3.50 (half a bottle of honey) + RM8 (24s Aspirin) + RM2.00 (10pcs disposable mask) ] divided by 10 = RM1.35 /mask

Thanks again to Michelle for sharing the recipe!