The Aurora Dream

I do not want to keep this to myself anymore. It has been like a couple of years since I made my mind to save up to chase the Northern Lights but failed to do so due to spontaneous trips that kept coming in. Until 2 years ago Walter Mitty came along to remind me. Not forgetting Tomb Raider, James Bond, Prometheus, Oblivion, Interstellar, Thor, Star Trek, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and many more.


So no excuse now...I will put a halt on all travels for 2 years to concentrate on my "project". There are a number of countries you can view the dancing lights; Alaska (USA), Canada, Finland, Norway, Iceland and even New Zealand. Initially I chose Tromsø , Norway but for no apparent reason Iceland caught my eye. Many travelers advise that you can't only emphasize on the lights or else your dreams will be shattered coz these beauties are very unpredictable. So you should focus more on exploring the nature that surrounds Iceland like geysers, countless waterfalls, volcanoes, mountains and more. I need free flow of tips and suggestions in the comment section below coz people rarely go to Iceland.

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Review: Macau Tower 360° Café buffet dinner

Hey, peeps!

Today I will be reviewing Macau Tower 360° Café's buffet dinner. 360° Café is located at level 60. Opens daily serving lunch buffet (11:30am - 1pm and 1:30m - 3pm) , tea set (3:30pm - 5pm) and dinner buffet (6:30pm - 10pm). Lunch priced at MOP258, tea set at MOP178 and dinner at MOP363. The meal prices include entrance to observation lounge. International buffet is served with mainly Chinese, Fusion and Portuguese dishes.

This is what I call dining with a view.

Review: Bene Italian Kitchen, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel

Happy Throwback Thursday!

Before I start blogging about my Dream Trip to Macau, I am eager to share with you on Bene Italian Kitchen located at Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central. A huge gratitude to Sheraton Grand Macao for providing us a 2-course lunch at Bene Italian Kitchen. It was a wonderful semi fine dining experience. If you are looking for a traditional Italian homely dishes with cozy environment, Bene is the place for you.

Review: 3 Days 2 Nights Stay at Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel

Hello my wanderlust readers!

Finally I get to spare some time to pen down a review on my staycation at the 5 star Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central. This 3D2N stay is proudly sponsored by Nuffnang and Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO).

Review: New Improved Kotex Pads

 Dear readers,

I received another pack of pads from Kotex again. You can read on my other reviews: Fresh Liner and Luxe. Any girl would be so grateful to have a supply of pads sent to her. I was given 3 items; 2 pads and a pantyliner. Their new and improved pads are specifically designed for extra confidence on heavy flow and against sudden gushes.

Thank you so much Kotex.

Review: SK-II Magic Ring Test

Hello, readers!

Though not fully recovered from my cat's demise, I still fill my time with blogging. It's the only way to forget or I'll be drowning in my own tears.Anyway, a month ago I received email invitation from SK-II Crystal Club and decided to make a booking. I did this test before I think way back in 2009 but have no idea what it was.

And so I went to the counter two weeks ago and it was an informative experience. I didn't take my skin seriously when I first did this test in 2009.

Recipe: Baked Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Type: Appetizer
Servings: 1
Category: Non-halal, Non-vegan

Ingredients
6 large scallops
6 bacon strips
6 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
A dash of mixed herbs
6 toothpicks

Preparation
1. Soak toothpicks in water to prevent from burnt.
2. Prepare marinade by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar.
3. Preheat oven to 170ºC and grease baking tray with butter.
4. Brush the scallops with marinade on both sides.
5. Wrap each scallop with bacon and secure it through center with toothpick followed by a cherry tomato.
6. Place scallops onto tray and bake for 7 minutes while turning them occasionally.
7. Garnish with some leftover marinade and mixed herbs.

Angel, my one and only cat

I had no chance to properly blog about my pets. To sum it all, I have a total of 4 pets; 2 cats and 2 dogs. First is Bruno my Shih Tzu born 8th January 2000. Yes, he is old but very strong and fat lol. He outlived my grandma, his vet, his neighbour a fellow Shih Tzu, his two cousin dogs, several old friends and currently his "nephew". Second is Angel my Persian cat (born 1 March 2012) whom we discovered he had chronic renal failure (CRF) on 2/3/15 and left us on 4/3/15 12.20am. Third is Jaguar a stray black kitten (born November 2013) whom my parents found in a drain near their home. I'm not really close to that cat. Fourth is the only daily companion I have left, Benji the Shih Tzu Pinscher mix born 22 August 2014.

Chinese New Year 2015 OOTD and update

Gong Xi Fa Cai, peeps!

A very happy and prosperous goat year to all of you. Sorry for missing in action for a few weeks due to CNY prep. I promise to give you full details of my Dream Trip to Macau very soon but first a quick update on my CNY 2015 experience and OOTD and loads of food.

DAY 1

Dress: Lebeaute

Bag: Gift from mum from Shanghai

Accessories: MuWo Trendz Swarovski

Review: ROSIE AND DOGS boarding, grooming and training

Dear readers,

As you all know I just visited Macau recently so where do I board my pets? Let me share with you my testimony. My mum and dad takes care of my Persian cat, Angel whenever my husband ad I go on vacation because he is very passive and does not require much attention. On the other hand I have a very active uncontrollable Shih Tzu - Pinscher mix which I adopted through a friend. My mum suggested I should contact Auntie Rosie, a long time family friend who has groomed and provided boarding service to Bruno, my other dog who stays with my parents.

A walk with Benji

New Year 2015 countdown and ad hoc modeling

I used to do a bit of part-time modeling and pageant a couple of years back. I will share my photos in future posts. Mostly do it for free for friends who are interested to brush up their portrait photography skill. I also declined a few product ambassador positions due to studies and work. Now that I am a housewife and ahem...still has the body, I would love to do modeling jobs again.

Welcome New Year 2015!

Dear readers,

Sorry for the late update as I have been very busy for the past month. I will be busy again approaching Chinese New Year cleaning and repairing the house and the biggest challenge is to cook 6-7 dishes for my in-laws during CNY eve. Ok, challenge accepted!

During New Year's eve countdown, hubby and I went to Automall at Karpal Singh drive. He was there for a photography competition while I accidentally shopping. I didn't expect a long bazaar of food stalls and online fashion stores parading in front of me. I will review about the clothes and jewelery I bought after I wear them for CNY.

Central Europe: Summary and Video (Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium)

Merry Christmas, peeps!

I can't wait to share with you my lousy 15 minute edited-using-cellphone video. I really need a good camcorder. This video has been blocked by YouTube many times due to song copyright and I edited it like more than 3 times already. Some more the crappy app is so not user-friendly and has reduced the quality. 15 minutes seems lengthy but I tried my best to squeeze 2 weeks into one video clip. The rest will be deleted sadly due to lack of memory.

 Here's the video, enjoy!

It's so Christmasy. Love the winter wonderland feel omg!

Review: Maybelline Color Sensational in Red Porcelain

Disclaimer: This is not sponsored or requested but based on my personal review.

I never ever dare to wear hot red lipstick but my dad triggered by saying I would look hot if I had a red lippie lol. So I decided to purchase Maybelline Color Sensational from Watson's just before my Europe trip. I absolutely fell in love with red although nude suits me more. Red gives you the romantic elegance yet mature look.

The code is RP41 Red Porcelain

Review: Kotex Fresh Liner

Woohoo!

Kimberly-Clark sent me another Kotex sample to and it's been stored in my closet for a few months already. Time to write my pending reviews. Few months ago I received Kotex Luxe and wrote a review about it and this time its Kotex Fresh Liner. The difference between pads and pantyliner is pad is used during our period while the latter is used after our period or anytime when there's discharge.

Thank you, Kotex!

Dream Trip to Macau: Winners Announcement

Hello my dear loyal readers!!!

I can't believe my eyes when I checked my email. Referring to my previous entry, I am now celebrating hubby's birthday in Europe. It's already 12am here in Paris and I intended to sleep earlier coz I'll be touring the city of romance tomorrow but I was over excited! My excitement for Paris has gone all of a sudden and this is weird. Now I'm more eager for Macau coz I've been working so hard on the previous post entitled Dream Trip to Macau. Arggghhh!

Congratulations also to the other 2 winners Melvin Paul and Gollumpus.

Big big thank you to Nuffnang and Macau Government Tourist Office!!!

Review: Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

Disclaimer: This is not sponsored or requested but based on my personal review.

I bought my Maybeline Magnum Volum' Express alongside with their red lipstick coz you know being a girl I couldn't resist makeup. I'm always fond of Maybelline's collection of mascara because they are waterproof and last throughout the day.

 Bright yellow makes it easy for clumsy me to find deep within my makeup treasures.

What's in my travel makeup bag

Hi pretty!

I ain't a female travel blogger if I don't post what's in my makeup pouch right? So what I usually bring to travel are BB Cream, blusher, eyeliner, browliner, eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick. If you are going to somewhere humid you need a loose powder to set your makeup and blotting paper to soak up oil. For dry cold weather I suggest you bring a good moisturizer like my Biore face milk. I love using drugstore makeup coz they are not only cheap but also works really well and your heart won't ache so much when they get lost.

Make up pouch: Estée Lauder

Makeup base: Bioré UV Bright Face Milk

Blue eyeshadow palette: Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Steel Blues

Brown eyeshadow palette: Silkygirl Duo Eyeshadow in Mocha Latte

Blusher: Silkygirl Shimmer Duo Blusher in Blushing Pink

Brow palette: Maybelline Eye Studio Brow Definist in Brown 02

Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational in Red Porcelain RP41

Foundation: Laneige BB Cushion in True Beige 13

Concealer: Maybelline Pure Mineral Healthy Natural 01

Mascara: Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express

Blackliner: Elianto StayOn Eyeliner Pen i Black 01

Brownliner: Makemania Data in Deep Brown

Whiteliner: Elianto Celestial 2 in 1 Eyeliner in Snow White

Halloween 2014 at Soju Room

Hey peeps!

Happy belated Halloween! Last week hubby and I were invited to watch his colleagues' Zumba performance at Soju Room. In Malaysia, we never really celebrate Halloween like going around trick or treating and stuff. Usually we would just hangout at clubs.

I wasn't bothered to put on bloody makeup and proper costume coz hubby informed me this event like 5 hours beforehand. Anyway with those bunny ears walking along the streets, the public already gave me the nasty look.

Canon PhotoMarathon Malaysia 2014 - Penang

OMG! We were so looking forward for Canon PhotoMarathon in Penang this year. The last time this event held in Penang was in 2010 that's like 4 effing years similar to World Cup, Olympics and many other major sport events. This year was held at Gurney Paragon on November 18th (Saturday).