From Cringe to Confidence: My Journey of Blogging Growth

After quite some time, I finally revisited my long-neglected blog. As I scrolled through my old posts, I couldn't help but burst into laughter. It's almost embarrassing to see how I used to express my thoughts; I half-wanted to bury myself in a hole to hide from my former writing style! But, as I reflect, there's also a profound sense of pride in realizing how far I've come. It's a journey of growth and improvement, and I'm truly grateful for the progress I've made. It's a reminder that we all start somewhere, and every step, no matter how small, is a step forward.

First Impressions and Expectations: My Reasons for Choosing Atomy Marine Ampoule Eye Patch

In my journey to explore quality skincare at reasonable prices, I was introduced to the Atomy Marine Ampoule Eye Patch by a friend who's a member of Atomy. She recommended it highly, highlighting its marine extracts and a plethora of benefits for the sensitive eye area. As a member primarily interested in the member discounts, I decided to give it a try. In this post, I'll share why this product caught my attention and my initial impressions.

Why I Chose This Product:

Product Description:
The Atomy Marine Ampoule Eye Patch is designed to target the sensitive skin around the eyes. Its hydrogel technology and rich blend of marine extracts caught my attention, especially with claims of hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Ingredients and Benefits:

The product boasts ingredients like niacinamide for skin brightening, marine collagen for elasticity, and various antioxidants. These components suggest potential benefits like improved skin texture and reduced appearance of fine lines.

Price and Packaging:
Priced at RM 70.00, it seemed reasonably valued for its claims. The packaging is straightforward and practical, with a design that suggests ease of use.


Initial Impressions:
Upon first use, I noticed the cooling sensation of the patches, which was quite refreshing. The hydration effect was immediate, although the long-term benefits on fine lines and dark circles are yet to be seen.

Expectations:
I'm hopeful that with consistent use, these eye patches will help reduce the visibility of dark circles and improve the overall texture of the skin around my eyes. My goal is to see a noticeable difference in skin firmness and brightness.

So far, the Atomy Marine Ampoule Eye Patch seems promising. The initial experience has been positive, and I'm looking forward to observing and sharing the long-term results. Compared to other eye patches I've tried, these stand out for their cooling effect and immediate hydration. Whether they surpass others in long-term benefits remains to be seen.

My Life Tracking List as at Sept 2013

Talking to myself

Household matter:

1. Mosquitoes, please move out. I hate to kill you.
F/up: I tried using long pants for a while and it actually work until one mosquito start biting my face. Im' sorry you leave me no choice, i bought a mosquito trap instead so far so good.

Beauty & Health:
1. Please sleep early, at least before 12am. Need to rest the brain, contest coming soon okay!
2. Haircut - find a new style that is nice for me.Done. I am quite happy with my new hairstyle. Something different, I went for scalp and hair steam treatment. At least my hair now looks smooth and more neat.
3. Go facial - it's been a long time I didn't go.
4. Swimming - try to go at least once a week for now. I know you not use to routine, but you have to try okay! for your own good, please do it!
New addition in this category. Unbelievable, instead of doing the things I plan earlier, I went for Bone Adjustment treatment on 29 Sept 2013. Well, I have always wanted to get my back cured badly. So far I did felt the improvement but it's too soon to tell. Anyway, this is a long story and I plan to write another post for this one. Bottomline, the Doc says I can't run too. He said the same thing I have to go for swimming, no running :( .

Next for Personal Development:

Communication and Writing skills:

1. Complete my speech 9 - target date 26 Aug.

2. Complete my speech 10 - target date 23 Sept by Dec 2013

3. I really need to read the books I bought. Must finish reading at least 1 this month.

F/ up: Doing very well here. Yup I completed my speech 9 on 26 Aug as scheduled, it was also a contest but never thought I won first, Champion wow. So I had to go to the next round, Area Contest two weeks later and then wow...! I won again. Most of my time spent in practicing speech 9 and improving it and there were some pressures. So now I am waiting for the next level of contest in 1st week of Oct. So yeah I have postponed my speech 10. I am thinking to do that after all the contest is over.
No 3? nope have not done that yet :( . I know, I know reading book is good.

Investment:

1. Find out , find out , find out whats going on. How the market behave and how US movement impact us. He is telling me something, I kind of understand something, but not able to relate in totality. Seriously, I have to understand, that is the road to be rich & I should find out and understand it.

2. Start tracking all the identified stocks via Bloomberg charts. Post it on the cardboard you bought, I mean you bought it long time ago. What the hell its doing on standing at the side of the wall on the floor?

3. Find out the charges through the new source given. I got a feeling the broker doesn't seems to be telling me the whole thing that I should know. Better invest manually online since the rates are way cheaper.

F/up: Side track a bit. I went to youtube instead, to try to understand all the jargons and terms used in the invesment sector. Then, I did bought some shares right after Bernanke announced US not going to stop printing money. So far its making a little money, lets hope US wont change their mind for now. I cant say I understand how the market behave but I am getting a little hang of it now.
F/up 2: Oct 1 I begun to realized the categories of my investment is now REITS, FI, MEDIAs, Gambling, Millwork and ICT Training. I need one more.......... Health ofcourse! why didn't I though of it earlier hahaha.
I think need a separate page for this investment topic mmm....

Career:

1. To have a neat and organized table suits to my flow of work.- F/up, been cleaning my desk everyday Monday morning. Spray lemon anti-bacteria and wipe my table clean before i start my work. I love it, it smells good and clean and I feel good when I work. I wish I could better handle the documents on my table though, its much better than before but I wish I will figure a better way to make it look more excellently organized.

2. To automate and simplify process. F/up. This is related to work and life in general. Not there yet.

3. Update CV and check current market. F/up. this is updated, just have not apply.

Business goal:
F/up: Still figuring out what to sell and how to sell? So many people is selling Costume jewelry already.

Lady Pearl:

1. To schedule for service and maintenance.

2. Buy the seat belt holder accessories.
F/up: Oops sorry Lady Pearl, most probably this has to be done in one of the Saturday in Oct.

Income Tax: (Man, this part is annoying)

Request info and document from HR - done in July 2013

To print out the necessary documents and compiled into a file.

To schedule and meet up with the income tax officer.Get this resolve quick!!! 

Income Tax Officer requested some supporting documents -done and email to them.
F/up: all the above is done, wow I cannot believe I have done this part. Woo hooo! the most headache part is settled.

Prepare a checklist of what needs to be prepare for the next year tax declaration. Have boxes with key categories for you to dump your receipts into. Check which one is priority.

F/up: Mmmm what's the best way to sort this and wont mess up my room? 

Time for Family and Friends:
Godmom, bring her to 'Steam Room' restaurant. I find it very nice.
Great, after so many months I am finally meeting them on 29 Sept, Sunday lunch time woo hoo.

My Life Tracking List

Household matter:

1. Mosquitoes, please move out. I hate to kill you.

Beauty:
1. Please sleep early, at least before 12am. Need to rest the brain, contest coming soon okay!
2. Haircut - find a new style that is nice for me.
3. Go facial - it's been a long time I didn't go.
4. Swimming - try to go at least once a week for now. I know you not use to routine, but you have to try okay! for your own good, please do it!

Next for Personal Development:

Communication & Writing skills:

1. Complete my speech 9 - target date 26 Aug

2. Complete my speech 10 - target date 23 Sept

3. I really need to read the books I bought. Must finish reading at least 1 this month.

Investment:

1. Find out , find out , find out whats going on. How the market behave and how US movement impact us. He is telling me something, I kind of understand something, but not able to relate in totality. Seriously, I have to understand, that is the road to be rich & I should find out and understand it.

2. Start tracking all the identified stocks via Bloomberg charts. Post it on the cardboard you bought, I mean you bought it long time ago. What the hell its doing on standing at the side of the wall on the floor?

3. Find out the charges through the new source given. I got a feeling the broker doesn't seems to be telling me the whole thing that I should know. Better invest manually online since the rates are way cheaper.

Career:

1. To have a neat and organized table suits to my flow of work.

2. To automate and simplify process.

3. Update CV and check current market.

I will not have a long employment, I will be rich soon.

Lady Pearl:

1. To schedule for service and maintenance.

2. Buy the seat belt holder accessories.

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Income Tax: (Man, this part is annoying)

Request info and document from HR - done in July 2013

To print out the necessary documents and compiled into a file.

To schedule and meet up with the income tax officer.Get this resolve quick!!! 

Prepare a checklist of what needs to be prepare for the next year tax declaration. Have boxes with key categories for you to dump your receipts into. Check which one is priority.

Sweet! That's all for now. It's 11:29pm. Shut down now! Zzzzzz.......

My first MacBook

On 5 April 2013, I finally own my first MacBook and I chose the light and slim MAC BOOK AIR. I'm very happy to have it. The feeling is like getting a promotion. I have been postponing my desire for it for a long time but I think it pays off. I got additional discount for it and free gifts. Still new with Macbook, been using Windows for ages. My blog using my S3 :) .

Get back to my blog again

I am in my own blog again after 2 years. It's been a while since I have the interest to pour out via online writing. I suddenly have the urge to write in my blog again. Plan to record all my past achievements and story of my life here.

Going to record back past event such as the speeches that i have done.

Fullmoon Party, a seashore party

CC 3rd Assignment
Speech Title: Oh Yeah! My Fullmoon Party

Many times ,my friends bragged about their great beach party experience.
International and Thai DJ's makes the crowd dance and go wild. Many people paint their bodies in UV colors. The DJ's play all kinds of music; Techno, Trance, Goa, Drum n Bass, Dub, Reggae, "commercial hits", House etc on about 15 sound systems along Haad Rin beach.

The beach party, equipped with small tables where you can sit down with your friends or meet new ones from all over the globe. Drinks and food can be ordered from the restaurants and the bars along Haad Rin beach.

The desire to experience dancing at a beach with thousands of people from all over the world while enjoying the sea breeze became very appealing to me. My best friend, Quann, also shares the same enthusiasm as me, we decided to make it happen at Koh Panghan Island, in Thailand !

We stayed at a place that I got to know from bloggers websites, JB Hut, the place received good reviews from many travelers who have been there. When we arrived, a big Thai lady, name Madam Bella came to give me a big warm welcome hug. The place is not a 5 star hotel but it definitely made us feel at home. We stayed in a small house on top of a hill, over there is call “Bungalows”. A bungalow with flattering sea view.

I have so many interesting journey derived from various places within this beautiful island, but tonight I will be only focusing on my full moon party experience. We went to Haad Rin beach where the full moon party is. Our valuable items are well kept at the upper floor where Madam Bella and her family rest at night; we were told it is not safe to leave it at our bungalows during Full Moon party night.  All I have with me is 500Baht in my pocket.

The moment we got inside the Full Moon party zone, we were like “OH MY GOD!, OH MY GOD! , we are finally here!”

The first thing we do is “scanning”. There were plenty of pretty women over there and lots of hot looking women in bikinis. More interesting for us, is seeing so many handsome men and cute guys group at one place. Some are as macho and good looking as the Spanish movie star or Italian supermodels.

There are other attractions throughout the entire Haad Rin beach such as limbo but with stick on fire, people sliding down a huge slide lit up by massive fire lights and skipping ropes on fire which both of us was not keen to try but we just enjoy watching others having a go with it.

There were stands everywhere selling buckets of alcohol and people so drunk already. Both of us are social drinkers, hence we just ordered 2 bottles of Chang beers that night and I believe that is why we were among the many people that is sober throughout the whole party. At times during the party, I was dancing with my friends at the seashore and at some point I went up the tall platform dancing stage too.

Apparel shops, restaurants, pharmacy and clinics were still open at Haad Rin streets, a place within the Full Moon party zone. We spend most of our time there when we get tired of dancing.
Everything is chargeable, even to use toilets you need to pay 10 Baht. Some men did it the short and FREE way by peeing at the beach, even though there were many observers and paparazzi.

We were there till the next morning because Quann wanted to catch the sun rise view. I am so glad I agree with her. For us, it was the CREAM of the party, sitting at the beach together with thousands of people that came from all over the world admiring the dawdling transformation of sun rise. It was a remarkable feeling for both of us. It was a perfect way to end a beach party.

The sky brightened up but plenty people are still around partying at the beach. We left the place at 7am and slept through the whole afternoon in our bungalows.

That is the highlights I wanted to share about our trip to Koh Panghan island, for the Full Moon party.
I know a number of people who are interested to attend the full moon party but their worries just kept them away. Worries are like risk, it can be everywhere and anything; I just focus on minimizing it. Like for this trip, I have done my research and studied all the tips from bloggers. Learning from other peoples travelling experience helps me a lot, saving me time and money and I stayed at a comfortable place.

We were prepared for this trip, we follow the dos and don’ts list of full moon party such as just wear pants with pockets, better still the one with zip to protect your cash from falling out, do not go on bare foot because you can’t see the broken glass buried in the sand, don’t get drunk, don’t sleep on the beach and when you order drinks demand for sealed bottles or can drinks that have not been open yet and so many more tips available on the internet.

My overall cost for my trip was only RM 1,800. For 5 days 4 nights trip, it was really worth it.
In my opinion, it can be a safe and enjoyable trip if we choose to be. Worry should not stop you from travelling to new places.

You too can have a great Full Moon party experience. So who are interested to go with me to Koh Panghan Island end of this year?

Raise your hands !
Thank you :D