Majolica Marjorca Lash Jelly Drop

Bought this product from Guardian, Malaysia on 4 February 2013. Majolica Majorca Lash Jelly Drop for about RM42.

Used it religiously everyday (day and night after washing my face) for more than 2 months, 69 days to be exact.

Can you see any improvement?

left eye

right eye

Not much difference right? Well personally I feel that there is slight improvement but a bit short of my expectation.

Reason is my lower eyelid lashes are still "barren".. so sad but the saleslady who recommended this product said that prior to using this, she had the same "barren" condition but she's having FULL lower eyelid lashes.

Well, guess I have to persist or perhaps my method of applying the gel is wrong??

VERDICT is I will keep using it and keep my fingers crossed that it somehow trigger the lashes to grow thicker someday ;p

Best time to renew your international passport

All these while, I was under the misconception that it is ok to renew your Malaysian passport any time before the expiry date as the new expiry date would run 5 years from my current expiry date.

I was WRONG!

My cousin who renewed hers recently was shortchanged 2 months!!

Note expiry on 1 Dec 2013

Note new expiry on 17 October 2018 and not 1 Dec 2018

When she renewed on 17 April 2013, meaning another 8 months before expiry on December 2013, she was given a new expiry of 17 October 2018.. extension of only 5 years 6 months.

How did it happened??

A check with the immigration department website reveals that:-

"Jika pemohon ingin memohon Pasport baru menggantikan Pasport yang belum tamat tempoh sahlakunya , baki tempoh (had maksima 6 bulan sahaja) yang ada dalam Pasport lama akan dimasukkan ke dalam Pasport baru dengan syarat-syarat berikut:

a. Bukan kes hilang atau rosak

b. Bukan kes dalam siasatan

c. Bukan permohonan gantian pasport untuk tempoh sahlaku dua(2) tahun"

(For more information, click pasport-malaysia-antarabangsa)

So what does this mean?
DO NOT renew your passport until you have less than 6 months before your expiry date!

You will end up giving money earlier to the government and being punished for doing so. What a stupid system!

New Jubah Gaun - Dahlia

Dahlia, the latest gown design in Turkuaz / Gulyn comes in 5 different colours. Made with very comfortable material imported from Europe with full chiffon lining with special piping and modern cut on the chest.

Sizes are from S - XL (code 330-1301).

In total there are:-

18pcs for the purple (georgette chiffon)
- price is RM369.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM320.

18pcs for the red chequered (georgette chiffon)

- price is RM369.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM320.

12pcs for the olive (poly chiffon)
- price is RM349.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM300.

18pcs for the green and 10pcs for the blue (chiffon)
- price is RM349.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM300.

So these designs are available for sale at Jalan TAR, Alamanda and online sale only.

Oral B Interdental Brush

If you hate going to the dentist, then you should do this at home on a DAILY basis - floss in between ALL your teeth.

And if you find it difficult to floss the teeth at the back of your mouth, then you should get an INTERDENTAL BRUSH.

I especially like the Oral B one as the handle is long and the brush is tilted at 90 degree angle, making it easier to reach the teeth at the back.

I have purchased disposable types in Taiwan but the handle is shorter and the brush is straight and not tilted. Hence not as convenient as the Oral B ones.

NOTE that your gums will most likely bleed A LOT, during the initial week of use. I bled like crazy and the gums were sore but I persisted and now I experience cleaner teeth.

PROS:- NO BAD BREATH, which is very good! A dentist even remarked that when you sleep with clean teeth, you will have better and healthier digestive system cos the germs in the mouth inadvertently travel to your tummy.

CONS:- you might see unsightly gaps between teeth, especially the teeth in front, but if you ask me, I prefer gaps than cavities/ holes anytime!!


VERDICT:- if you are not afraid of seeing blood, give this brush a try. You'll see less of the dentist this way.

Cleansing net

If you are ever in Daiso, do look for this item as it's very very useful. It retails at RM5 for 2 pieces. It is so useful that I even travel with one.

You use it with your foaming facial cleanser. It will cut down the time and effort needed to build bigger, stronger and firmer lather.

The Japanese believe that such fine foam will translate to more effective cleansing as the cleanser can now penetrate and clean the pores of your face.

Try it and see. You can even use it with a bar of soap - works like a charm! ^.^

Tips for travelling from Hong Kong to Macau

If you think travelling from Hong Kong to Macau is daunting, well take heart cos it's not.

But it does involve travelling out of one country and entering another, which means immigration checkpoint comes into play and you have to fill in arrival cards. But the form is really simple and straightforward.

Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal in Kowloon

HK Arrival Card

BUYING TICKETS
Kind of like Puduraya buying bus tickets. There are many counters as well as touts. Actually I reached at 11am and could have bought the 1130am tickets but wasnt sure whether it's the correct ferry cos I didnt want to end up in Cotai so bought the 12pm ticket. PLUS I wanted to be on safe side in case the immigration procedure may take long.

TIPS:- sometimes there are promotion with credit card when you buy RETURN tickets but I didnt find out about it until I boarded the TurboJet and read it from their on-board magazine.

TURBOJET SCHEDULE

IMMIGRATION
Websites will advise you to be there early for the checkpoint but from experience at the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal in Kowloon, the whole process is real quick. Less than 5 mins esp if you do not have any luggage.

Seats are allocated manually when you check in. They put a numbered sticker on your tickets.. somehow I think the person in charge have been briefed to put tourists near window seats.

Not sure but this is my feeling cos the person took a look at us before selecting the seat numbers and coincidentally we were given window seats on both trips.

TIPS:-
1) there are shops in the HK China Ferry Terminal, including Esprit outlet, SASA etc.

2) local currency in Macau
Even though merchants accept HK currency in Macau, you must use Macau currency for local buses! So prepare in advance if you plan to take buses.

3) getting around in Macau
most hotels provide FREE shuttle buses to their hotels. To catch these shuttle buses, make sure you walk to the nearest tourist attractions.


4) concierge service
All the major hotels in Macau have excellent concierge services! Besides directions, you can even buy your return Turbojet tickets from them directly as their computers are linked online with TurboJet ticketing system. So you can be sure you wont be stranded in Macau!


5) a good tip for TurboJet is to get a LATER ticket but if reach the ferry terminal earlier, you can opt to board the EARLIER TurboJet (provided there are seats available).

For more travel tips such travelling without roaming data plan, click JL Journal