love, careen

Are You 'Coming Home'?

2012-01-20T14:02:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year 2012! :)

This photo was taken back in 2010. My, times fliessss!

It's the time of the year when everyone hurries to the hair salon to welcome the near year with new hairstyles, pack the malls in hopes to grab great bargains in this season of sales, and search the outlets inside and out for the perfect, red outfit in The Year of the Dragon.

Every year, my gramma would invite the lion dance team to perform at my hometown. It never fails to liven the Chinese New Year mood! Apart from the dance, it is also the food, cookies (!!!), mandarin oranges and angpows that make Chinese New Year extra beautiful ;)

Of course, for me, the main reason of going back to my parent's hometown to celebrate the Chinese New Year is to reunite with my cousins and relatives from all over the world and country.

Now that each of us have our own lives to live, careers to build, and goals to achieve, it becomes inevitable to move away from home. That is why whenever possible, we would try our best to go home and be with each other.

Speaking of 'going home', Petronas never fails to come up with heart-warming and sometimes, heart-wrenching TV commercials that remind and compel us to 'go home'. Their TVCs never fails to make me sob away :'(

This, my dears, is 2012 CNY TVC by Petronas. Watch!

This TVC was shot in Malaysia, England, Belgium, China and India, and depicts 6 different and intertwining stories of individuals all around the world who no matter how far they go in life, would always go back to their roots and traditions of uniting during CNY.

If you haven't seen the rest of Petronas' TVCs before, you gotta! Each year's TVC is brilliantly thought out and put together. And I absolutely love just how relatable the stories and scenes are to us Malaysians. Nothing fancy, just captured in the Malaysian setting.

Here are the other TVCs from previous years.

This year, to add to the Chinese New Year mood, Petronas has organized a CNY Photography Competition themed, 'Reimagining Energy', in collaboration with Leica Camera AG.

It is open to all members of the public. It's simple, just capture and submit your CNY moment that best depicts the spirit of 'Reimagining Energy' to Petronas' Facebook page HERE!

Submit under these categories and stand to win cash prizes as stated in the site. Simple! ;)

I submitted a photo myself too! :P

Contest ends on 12 Feb 2012, so better hurry up and submit!

Winners of the various categories will then have their masterpieces displayed and exhibited at Galeri Petronas! ;)

Have a great Chinese New Year, loves!

And remember, if possible, go home and be with your loved ones.

Even if it is inconvenient, it is worthwhile.

*ROAR*

;)

love, careen

2012: More Baby Time

2012-01-04T17:24:00.004+08:00

First camho photo of 2012 ;)

Hello 2012!!! :)

Happy new year to all my faithful readers! Hope this year has started out on the right note for ya, and will continue to be pawsome!

So sorry for the absence. Have got so much to blog about but well, the holiday mood has kicked in real bad which resulted in (initially) no time to sit down and do up a proper post, and (now) getting lazy to do anything cos it's still holiday til sem starts in March but anyways!

Managed to resist the temptation to nap due to this scorching-beginning-of-the-year heat, and pen down a post! :)

As per annual custom, by now I SHOULD HAVE, BY RIGHT, SUPPOSEDLY already penned down my Chronicles of 2011 post. But really, thinking about the time needed to collect and gather all details & photos of what has happened in the past year is enough to make me tired mentally.

In the meantime, here's my reflection post for 2010 ;)

A lot has happened in 2011. More good than bad. Like, 99% good stuff. And I cant wait to recap em for my own keepsake and also to share it with you guys. I shall quickly get over my laziness and start to at least compile the materials needed for that post :)

The reason I haven't been blogging is cos I don't wanna just post up some random stuff half-heartedly and waste your time reading nonsense. I always appreciate bloggers who put time & effort into penning up a good post, and I too, wanna do the same for my readers. Especially since you guys have been tirelessly coming back for updates even on days when there is none. *touched* :')

So what's been up in these 4 days of 2012 for ya? :)

For yours truly, it's been a lot of family + fiancé + friend time. Last year was a whirlwind of working and studying and working even more, that I hardly was able to really sit down and play with my growing baby sisters. They grow up too fast! Thus, I told myself to spend extra time with these little precious things as much as possible. Especially since I'd be moving out in November :') That's another story and post altogether.

The baby sis, Evangeline proudly told me she's no longer 3, but 4 this year. Oh how it hit me how much she's grown. So mature & smart :)

Here's the mommy's lil shopping helper!

With mommy's little checklist

Da jie, look! I'm stwong!
(That's how she says it!)

(after 5 secs)
Arghhh so heavy. My bones!

Me: o.O

Let me try this one!

Ok it's heavy...

It's amazing how much fun and laughter can come outta a conversation with a 4 year old. She says the darnest things!

Camho days.
Today she said: "Da jie, let's lie on the bed and take pictures together again!
Me: Sureeeeee ;)

When she realized that she actually doesn't know what my name is due to the fact that she

only called me 'Da jie' this whole time, she felt really bad and actually said sorry to me that she didn't know my name :')

Our mei-mei :)

Now, she tries to call us by our names :)

Whenever anyone calls me 'Care-en', she would correct them by saying,

"Nooooo. It's 'Ker-reen'!"

Exactly how I pronounced my name to her the first time she asked. Awww :)

Wanting to make sure that she does know everybody's names, she asked the fiancé:

"Boon Hock, what is your name?"

Bwahahahaahahaha we had a great time laughing at her while she stared at us cluelessly still waiting for the answer. Moments :)

My other baby has also grown so much. The ever so quirky and random Charity Tan :)

Making a face mask outta a paper towel!

2 year old Charity

My chubby baby has now grown into this pretty young lady, who stepped into the first day of her Primary School today!

Standard 1 student :')

I remember telling her when she was 1 not to grow up so fast.

Look how much she disobeyed me! :P

She's a really good girl...well-mannered since young and never failed to follow instructions and do the right things. She still hugs me each time I return home :) She will be a great student.

The sampat genes are evident....

When the little ones were little.

And of course my Melody who has grown into a matured and extremely charming 9 year old :)

9 year old. Oh my I cant believe it!

4 year old Melody :)
Her looks hasn't changed much, eh?

Mel's first day of school 2 years back.
Woahhh....

Babies turned princesses.

With the coussie, and their new toy!

Wish I had that to play with when I was little. I'd have dieeeeeed of happiness if I did!

Thanks Regina, Charissa & Andrea for the lovely gift. They're loved and pampared by all of you :)

Their kor kor :)

The babies literally grew up playing with the fiancé.

Boon carried Charity in his arms in the hospital when she was only 2 days old. Now, she's 7.

My, oh my.

Happy family ^^V

That is why this year, I vowed to take more pics of and with the sisters. I always knew how important pictures were, but have been busy AND lazy for the past year.

This year will be different :)

I want them to be able to grow up and read back at how much their Da Jie loved them and still loves them hehehe.

Ending the post by introducing Evangeline the songbird...

...AND, dancing queen O.O

Good day, guys!

And BRB ;)

love, careen

It's a Pretty Chase

2011-12-29T01:01:00.002+08:00

Debut of my brand new hair color for a brand new year! :)

Been changing hair color so much the entire year like how Paris Hilton changes bf. The look of those freshly grown black roots never fail to annoy the hell outta me, and the thought of retouching the roots is just really sien.

So decided that since I've tried light brown, dark brown, red, dark red, red brown and the recent ash-y brown which turned out to still have red shades on the ends which became the last straw for me, it's time to move on to my virgin hair days and switch back to black! ;)

Was supposed to be dark, dark brown, but it turned out brownish-black. Love it nonetheless! Now my hair looks healthy again :) and the thought of not having to retouch my roots every 2 months is just...ahhhhh :D

[advertorial]

Fashion IS a pretty chase, no?

Received some really nice outfits sponsored by Advertlets & Pretty Chase, and I love em! :)

Braided Strap Dress [Light Yellow]

RM 59.90

Pretty Chase is an online boutique which offers a wide range of accessories and apparels from dresses, tops, bottoms, skirts, outerwear, and even playsuits/jumpsuits.

Knitted Floweras Outerwear [Mustard]

RM 59.90

Their styles range from feminine lacey girly-girl to funky vintage. You gotta check out their site to see for yourselves ;)

Bead-edged Skirt [Black]

Top: Blogger's own :P

RM59.90

2012 is just 3 days away (!!!), and Pretty Chase is celebrating the New Year by giving out a Longchamp bag worth RM500, for FREE!

It's simple, just follow the steps below, and you're good to go:

1. Shop and spend a minimum of RM199 at PrettyChase.com

2. Share their 2012 New Year Giveaway banner on your Facebook with your friends by tagging them (doubles up your chances of winning!)

3. Get your friends to 'LIKE' Pretty Chase on Facebook too (triples up your chances of winning!)

4. The more chances you got, the easier town the coveted Longchamp bag ;)

Sounds easy, aye?

Visit www.prettychase.com and get started! ;)

love, careen

adidasNEO #6: The Announcement

2011-12-22T00:51:00.004+08:00

Sorry photo a bit blur. Taken by my 4S front camera. Turns out better than I expected! :)

I'm back after a crazy week!

First off, here are some of the behind the scenes photos taken during my final adidas NEO shoot in Kota Kinabalu.

Shot quite many scenes on the Tanjung Aru beach with my Lil' NEO, but unfortunately, the video couldn't contain too many scenes as we had a limit of maximum 3 mins duration. Nonetheless, we got some nice (random) shots!

This was supposed to be a nice and yao yeng shot. The fella behind a bit distracting but it's ok :) *peace*

This was also supposed to be a yao yeng and "why?? wanna takao??!" shot, but...

Hehehehe that face is more epic than Epic Meal Time! Laughing nonstop! Hahaha OMG I don't think I'll ever get bored marrying this guy :P

A shot with my unsung heroes.

(left) director/videographer/editor Gordon Ling!

(right) bag holder/driver/creative director/my guardian/my fiancé Ng Boon Hock :D

Seriously guys, if you need a wedding videographer/events videographer/photographer/editor, just contact Gordon at gordonling@live.com.my. Seriously, he provides excellent, top-notch services. He brought the Lil NEO and all the ideas into life!

Oh, read his side of the story in his blog HERE!

But the bag holder/driver/creative director/guardian is not available for services because he's mine :D hehe

Snippets of my NEO vid!

Check out the 3 stripes on my Lil' NEO!
My fiancé brilliant idea! Who said engineers are not creative people? They're freaking problem solvers man! *proud* :D

Heheh do u see what I see?
Check out who's at the back playing Fruit Ninja?

My new job as an adidas NEO mannequin ;)

When my world lighted up.

Check our the smile on my Lil' NEO! :D

The Tyra Banks hair-flying scene ;)

Hahah behind the scenes, Boon was using shoe boxes to fan me. Seriously, kudos to my team for the great video put together. *group hugsss*

And of course, all the people who gave me their excellent ideas and inputs such as Gladys the sis, Abel Teh the bro, David Oh the stage daddy and many others! Brilliant peeps with out-of-this-world ideas! I owe it to you guys :)

So, fast-forward a little.

The results were told to be out on Monday (Dec 19), but due to the fact that the adidas management was still in the midst of discussing and making a decision, we were told that it'd be announced on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

So, while I was all sickly and drowsy on my bed yesterday (Tuesday), got a phone call from Gladys the sis who woke me up from my sleep (which is something that pisses me off), and she broke the news to me.

Gladys: Hello? Jie??

Me: Huh....harrooo? *just woke up manly voice*

Gladys: Err....ru still sleeping?? *gan jeong voice*

Me: Yeahhh...I'm sick! Why you call??! (about to throw a gangsta fight!)

Gladys: Erm, okay. *giggles* I'm sure you don't know this yet but, jie, you won.

Me: Huh?

Gladys: You won. You won adidas NEO!

*awkward silence for 5 seconds*

Me: Huh?? When? They announced already? Where? How you know?? Really ah?? Don't bluff me....

Gladys: Really! I also didn't know! Samantha told me...she saw from the app & adidas Msia page. OMG!!!!!

Me: omgggggg........ *weak sick voice but actually containing my excitement*

Gladys: OMGGG....I'm so proud of you, jie!!!

Me: *stunned*

The adidas Malaysia Facebook Page.
To have my photo as their Profile Pic, I am extremely honored! :')

So that's the story of how I found out I won.

Not too glamorous a way to find out and celebrate due to the irritating fever, but now that I'm feeling much better, I can reply all the tweets and FB comments (not all yet though forgive me!!) and blog! :)

adidas Msia album :)

OMG STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I WON! Seriously... :')

For the fact that I'm only an amateur blogger who only blogs whenever she likes, and blogs about random stuff that only random readers like you like to read, this is pretty awesome from my expectation :')

The NEO app front page :)

No doubt, I put my heart and soul into this competition more than any other competitions I've been in before but hey, so did the rest of the bloggers who took part!

It's been a real tight competition, and I gotta say that it's been a really enriching experience :)

If not for NEO, I wouldn't have:

Worked so closely with some of the most talented people around: Adele & Delvin

Gone on a free holiday trip to Avillion with my closest friends

Gotten free NEO clothes, kicks that I lurveee (more to come nyehehehe that's right)

Gotten to know the NEO bloggers much better

Started my own Youtube channel

Appeared on 8TV Quickiefest promo & NEO Promo video

Gone on a live interview with Leonard on Hello on Two, TV2

Top Raved in the middle of KL city shamelessly. Had a great sister moment with Gladys!
Got the 16-year old tech genius Tze Ken from Rift Pixel to edit my video.

Had NigaHiga like, comment and share my Top Rave VIDEO (OMG!!! Starstruck maximum!)

Had NigaHiga follow and reply me on Twitter (OMGGGGG!!! Obviously I'm still not over it)

*Read about my fan girl starstruck post HERE

Rapped for the first time ever and have it on Youtube! [VIDEO]

Again, worked with amazingly talented individuals: Shawn Lee, Johnston Wang, Nehe Ting, Adrian Cheong, Woon Zuyi & lil sis Melody.

Realized just how much everyone supports me in getting me *likes* on the app that I managed to get into Top 2

Visited KK again after 5 years! All expense paid!

Worked with an amazing videographer/editor Gordon Ling & his gf Jaslynn

Realized just how creative and amazing my fiancé is :)
Gotten Angelica Wong to cameo in my video :P Thanks sis!!

Felt all the love and support from the fiancé (he's the best!), friends, family members (OMG my family has been amazingly supportive!), CHCKL (seriously u guys are super supportive!), blogders, Twitter followers, FB page followers who went all out to fight for me

Met Jane Lau in person (finally! though we used to be in the same Uni!). Btw, she's really nice & pretty, guys!

Worked with all the amazing peeps from adidas & Streething. Amazing peeps who made this journey a great one for me:)

My FB NEO app profile :)

Most of all, I've got God to thank for all his faithfulness and favor upon my life. The Big Guy up there never fails to deliver :)

Okay I'm done with my Grammy's post.

Here's the video that got me winning. Watch and tell me if you like it! :)

Now, I am a proud ambassador of adidas NEO. This is something that I had never even dared to dream of. Thank you, adidas for this once in a lifetime opportunity :)

Looking forward to what's ahead in 2012!

2011 has been amazing.

2012 will be bigger & better :) Excited!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas in advance!

Have a great celebration with ya loved ones in this season of love :)

*group hugs*

love, careen

NEO Top 2 Shoot: KL- KK - KL

2011-12-14T17:44:00.002+08:00

A make-up-free afternoon.

My biggest fan/blogder :)

Before I say anything further, I just wanna say a big HELLO and THANK YOU SHO SHO SHO SHO MUCH to all who have been faithfully coming back to read my blog over and over, time and again despite the lack of updates.

Each time I view my stats I become really amazed at the gradual increase in readership and I really wonder who you wonderful people are. Leave me a comment or two so that I know it is YOU who have been reading! :)

And secondly (getting into my Grammy's speech mode *ahem), remember all those times that I've asked you guys to vote for me in adidas NEO's FB app, *like* my photos & videos and comment on them?

Guess what, yours truly have made it to the Top 2 in this search for the next adidas NEO ambassador! :) And it's really thanks to all of you who have been tirelessly supporting me all these while. You guys are beyond amazing! :')

The adidas NEO Facebook app :)

This is how the app looks like now :)

Check out the countdown clock! You can also still check out all of our app profiles to view our past adidas NEO photos and videos!

But from Dec 16- Dec 18, the app will showcase the final video that both Jane & I produced. Here's when we both need you guys to vote! Voting stand for 20% outta the total score, which is a lot!

Here's the final task for the Top 2 NEO Bloggers:

Each of us were assigned to a different destination to cover the adidas NEO outlet as well as our journey in the most original and creative way.

Yours truly's destination was to check out and cover the adidas NEO outlet in 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu. Engaged a really talented and dedicated videographer/friend/the fiancé's part-time bf, came up with a creative master plan, packed our bags, grabbed the fiancé along and flew to KK! :)

adidas NEO KL outlet in Alpha Angle, Wangsa Maju :)

My favourite NEO jacket.

Flight delayed so, it's camho time ;)

I LOVEEE iPhone 4S........................... :))))

The beautiful KK islands :)

Aside from rushing our shoot like crazy, covering all the necessary scenes and shots and places, we managed to have fun and pamper ourselves with KK food and also the famous YOYO BUBBLE TEA! :)

Also managed to squeeze in some camho sessions in between from one location to another ;)

*peace* ^^V

Checkout this pair of NEO kicks!

Y THEY NO HAVE GIRL'S SIZES FOR THIS?

*drools swoons drools again*

Yeah and some more camho pics.

Teehee *peace on earth* ^^V

A little sneak peak of what's coming up in my video.

Stay tuned to my blog and more importantly, the adidas NEO Facebook app HERE!

The video will be UP on DEC 16-18 on the app itself. Watch and remember to *like* & comment too! :)

80% of the score will be determined by adidas management.

20% of the total score will be determined by YOU!

You play a HUGE role in deciding who will win and be the next adidas NEO ambassador in Malaysia, and at the same time bring home RM10K.

The final result will be announced on the NEO app itself on the DEC 19.

*fingers crossed*

Whatever happens, I'm glad to have had all your amazing support. You guys are ze best! :)

P/S: Hoping to be back with a good news!

love, careen

Raise Your Voice!

2011-12-14T15:23:00.000+08:00

How much do WE actually know about AIDS/HIV?

In conjunction with the World AIDS month of December, Ecoba Restaurant & Bar and The Malaysian AIDS Foundation are organizing an event to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, what it is and HOW to PREVENT it.

This event focuses on getting the voices of the youth today HEARD, activating the public to "RaiseTheir Voice", speak up and speak out about HIV/AIDS, and shatter the ignorance that had led to the spread of this epidemic.

DISCOVER THE BANDS

DISCOVER THE DJS

DISCOVER THE CAUSE

7 Bands. 6 DJs. 10 Hours. 1 Big Cause. 1 Big Fest.

Raise Your Voice is a 1-day, 10-hour music and discovery extravaganza held at Ecoba Restaurant & Bar.

Here are the details:

Date: December 17, 2011 (Saturday)

Time: 5pm-3am

Venue: Ecoba Restaurant & Bar

Add: PJ Trade Centre, Menara Bata (Ground Floor),
No. 8, Jln PJU 8/8a, 47280, Damansara Perdana, Selangor.

Featuring some of Malaysia's top up-and-coming live bands and DJs, bazaar, games, food & an ice-cream truck!

Here's a sneak peak of the line-ups for the evening!

Live Acts:

DJs:

Door Entry: RM10 (1 Free Drink- A Choice of ABSOLUT Cocktail or Soft Drink)

Tax deductible receipts are will be available for donations RM50 and above.

Find out more at the event HERE!

love, careen

Seventeen Again

2011-12-02T19:27:00.001+08:00

You have no idea just how much I've missed blogging. Though blogging may seem like only uploading photos, typing some captions and words, discussing topics that are on my mind or updating about what's going on, there's this therapeutic thing about writing to an audience.

A mass audience that you know could reach the other side of the world. A mass audience that you don't know and are strange to you.

And when they return to read your blog time and again, or better still, leave nice comments, you know you've done well :) Fulfilling little rewards that make this blogger keep blogging :)

*Note: She TRIES to blog more often, every now and then ;)

A photo taken by Kel Li with my iPhone 4S. Absolutely love the 8MP camera. Only apps I immediately downloaded when I first got my phone were photography apps. Not even Whatsapp! How surprising? :P

This photo was edited using Pixlromatic's vignette effect + some Chinese app called Mei-tu-xiu-xiu + Instagram's X Pro II. Nice? :)

The December 2011 issue of Seventeen Magazine is out! :)

Some BTS photos.

Look of the shoot:

Soft curls + minimal eye shadow & blusher + red, hot lips.

Sometimes in life, we TRY to be cool =.=

Constipated!

See-through Christmas leggings.

Love just how Blair Waldorf-y this look is! :)

Previews on the comp.

The practical yours truly used to think that accessories are completely unnecessary. But little did I know adding accessories to your outfit could change your entire look!

Love the necklace!

Jeen, the woman responsible for the awesome shoot!

The final product!

It's out in the stores! Go geddit! :)

On a separate note,

On my 22nd birthday,

20.11.2011

I got engaged.

Stay tuned for my account on the proposal ;)

love, careen

adidasNEO #5: NigaHiga LOVED IT!

2011-11-16T02:25:00.001+08:00

Remember the previous blog post 'Toppin' the Town NEO' where I posted about a video I shot for adidas NEO? :)

It was a random, spontaneous video when one day, Gladys the sis and I was watching Niga Higa's Top Raving video and decided that we should do it, in conjunction with my adidas NEO brand ambassador competition!

Took a camera, threw on my adidas NEO outfits top to bottom, after a hearty brunch at Levain, we went ahead, conquered our fears (you have NO IDEA how long it took us to first shoot at Levain. The hesitation! We were practically shivering!), and finally did it!

After a few locations, my skin has thickened and it became a fun process of making people curious, stop and stare and give random frowns along the shoot :P

After a full day (and I mean FULL DAY) shoot, and a 2-hours TOPS (he's thatttt pro!) video editing by the 16 year old tech genius, Tze Ken from Rift Pixel who took instructions so well and came up with EXACTLY how I envisioned it to be, and THIS my friends, is the final result!

WATCH and tell me if you like it :)

Put it up on my Facebook page and the next thing I knew, I received an overwhelming response from my own friends on FB!

Never expected such to receive such strong support at all! Pleasantly surprised, and super touched :')

My friends and Twitter followers been spreading the video and helping me to get votes on my adidas NEO Facebook app, and all at the same time, tagged @TheRealRyanHiga on Twitter to get him to view my video response to his Top Raving video.

Never expected any replies or RTs from Ryan because, well, he's RYAN HIGA! With close to half a million Twitter followers spamming his account everyday, what makes me think that he would view my video!

But I guess, dreams do come true/nothing is impossible/impossible is nothing/God is awesome! :) Gladys the sis called me and told me, "Jie, please check your Twitter mention".

Clicked on my mentions and GUESS WHAT GREETED MY EYES??

And this was my response to his reply.

I screamed, and continued screaming some more when Loveen the sis joined me on a screaming fest. We couldn't believe that the Ryan Higa that we watch on Youtube almost EVERYDAY (seriously) just replied that HE LOVED MY VIDEO + SMILEY!!!!!!!!! :))))

Clicked on the reply and found out that he replied to the tweet which I retweeted Bobby! OMG Bobby thank youuuuuuuu :DDD as well as the rest who helped me get Ryan Higa's attention :') <3

U.N.B.E.L.I.E.V.A.B.L.E.

Sorry if I'm acting all drama mama, but it's my Favourite Youtuber (I only subscribe to one) who cracks me up even with his old school "Snuggo" video EVERY SINGLE TIME I watched them, who tweeted me :) #MAJORSTARSTRUCK

As if Ryan Higa replying me wasn't massive enough, I got another heart attack when I saw THIS!

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!

Ryan Higa followed me on Twitter?? Like, the one who made "Snuggo" and "Nice Guys" and "Daily Life of Rustin Bieber", all my favorite videos??? :')))))))))

It means that whatever I tweet from now, Ryan can see???? :))) OMGGGGG......

#SUPERMAJORSTARSTRUCK

AND, as if those were not EPIC enough for a day, look what else Ryan did!

Had another round of screaming session with the sisters and IMMEDIATELY went to see the comment on my video.

He had 76 likes on his comment on my video within just 13 MINS!

OMGGGG Ryan...... :)))))

Which as of now, is as such below! :)

Ryan Higa *liked* and commented on my video................. :'))))))) *talking with self*

As if those were not enough to give me a major heart attack/stroke (which by then, I was already all tired from continuous screaming and felt all weakly cos I was SOOO majorly star struck), I received news that Ryan ACTUALLY promoted my video on his Facebook Fan Page and WROTE THIS!

"Probably my favorite TOP RAVE vid response so far :)"

My heart skipped 1,028383728271 beats. I was THIS close to dying with a frozen smile on my face and sore throat from all the screaming.

Did he just say that it's his FAVORITE TOP RAVE VID so far? :)) Really?? :)))) Really really?? :"""")))))

OMGGGGGGG SPEECHLESS :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

First, it was a reply on Twitter :D

Second, he FOLLOWED ME OMG!!! :DD

Third, he *liked* my video on Youtube :DDD

Fourth, he COMMENTED on my video on Youtube :DDDD

Fifth, he PROMOTED my video on his Fan Page :DDDDD

Sixth, he said it was his FAVORITE TOP RAVE VIDEO :DDDDDD

and just when I though I could catch some breath from all the screaming and fast heart beats causing a major heart attack, he posted THIS on his GOOGLE PLUS ACCOUNT!!!

Not only did he promote it on his Google + account, he even asked his fans IF THEY LIKED THE VIDEO TOO! He's the sweetest Ryan in the world :')))))

OMG can I meet him before I die? *adding to list of things to do before I grow old* :')))))

Too many pleasant surprises from Ryan in a day...resulting in me smiling silly to myself the entire day :) Ahh so happy :) What a day to remember.

I'll definitely save these screen shots up and show em to my future grandkids, and grand-grandkids that Uncle Niga Higa *liked* Popo's Top Raving video before, and said it's his FAVORITE :)

Okay, after all the emotional (and dramatic) release, I may now fall asleep with a silly smile on my face and wake up with sore cheeks. #worthit

Note to Ryan:

Dear Ryan,

You have no idea how those gestures made a little girl (not so little anymore but OH WELL) from a little country called Malaysia the happiest girl on 15.11.11 :) You have been an inspiration for her to become the crazy and random chick that she is today, and increased her level of sampatness after each video you posted. This is your HUGE fan telling you that she's really over the moon, and it's definitely a historical day in the course of her life :)

Continue to rock my socks! Would love (and I mean LOVEEEEEE) to meet you one day :) *shy*

Love,

Careen.

Time to snuggle in my snuggo and never, NEVER be cold again :))

P/S: Do *like* my Top Raving video (along with other videos and pictures in various albums) in my adidas NEO FB app HERE! Appreciate LOTS! <3

love, careen.

adidasNEO #4: Toppin' the Town NEO

2011-11-05T18:44:00.000+08:00

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.

T'was a bright Friday morning. Excited sis told me her class was cancelled, and we immediately came up with a random & spontaneous plan to brunch, and shoot some vids ;)

Camho in Car Rules:

-Only camho when it's red.

- Camho with the seatbelt on. You might never know who might end up tappin on your window for coffee $$$.

-Don't camho and drive!

- While driving, eyes on the road and give your best dimply smile ;)

Told the sis I was gonna bring her to Levain for brunch, and she went, "What's Ler-Vain?"
Hahaha my reaction too when I was first introduced to the place :P

Nice place, nice ambiance, nice food, nice pastries, surprisingly affordable and reasonably priced!

Open bakery. Fresh out from the oven.

You may even heat up your food here anytime :)

I'mma sucker for bread, so, wheeeeee! :D

Fresh fruit toppings.

Seafood pizza.

Durian Melon Bun. Any takers?

Not me definitely I hate durian with my life >:(

.Hehe look at how many egg and ham something something bun (the yellow yellow one) I took. Extremely yummiez and addictive! Must try ;)

Was too late for their breakfast sets. Their omeletes are ze best! Another must-try.

Went around town to shoot a crazily random adidas NEO video with the sis, and a trusted cam. What could we possibly be doing with just the two of us and a cam? Hmmm you gotta wait to find out ;)

In the meantime, here's a little sneak peak of a guest star in my video ;)

My cute little sis in my favorite adidas NEO jacket :))

NEO babes. Check out how I was holding her hand :P

P/S: Don't know how this 3D-like effect came about, but it's nais :)

Another sneak peak ;)

Here's a big hint.
If you're updated, and you love NigaHiga like I do, you'd get what the pose above was about ;)

Here's the biggest hint ;) WATCH!
Can you guess what my upcoming video is about? :)

In the meantime, I wanna say my BIG thanks to every single person who voted for me by *liking* and commenting on each of my photos in my adidas NEO FB app HERE.

Reading all the comments makes me smile from ear to ear. You guys have been really supportive. Don't know how else to thank you guys :)

More pics and videos (yes, videos too! comin up soon!) will be uploaded in a span of the next few days. So do give the adidas NEO app a visit, and continue *liking* & commenting on the pics & vids.

adidas NEO Facebook app :)

If you have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, no worries.

Here's a blog post on all the full details about this contest I'm running for.

Read it HERE :)

More updates comin' up!
But for now, have am awesome possum weekend ;)

love, careen

adidasNEO #2: 8TV Quickie NEO Shoot!

2011-10-29T15:47:00.000+08:00

Bright & early on a Friday Morning, the NEO bloggers woke up, dolled-up and donned-in the fawesome adidas NEO apparels!

All for a fun time ahead filming for 8TV Quickie's NEO promo clip! :)

My NEO/camho buddy Helenness Chong

Oh by the way, do you like my new hair color? :)
Pretty tired of my red shades for a good, 1-2 years now, so decided to make a change.

Matte Brown this time.
Nice? :)

More NEO/Camho buddies!
Helenness & Hanie Hidayah

Dontcha just love our new NEO kicks?
Got myself two pairs! Love love love <3<3<3

Sweethearts in a row!

The 8am Mr. Sun was not kind to our skin :( at all :(

Girls just wanna have fun!
L-R: Yours truly, Hanie, Bell & Helen

Look at our props & toys! Loved the whole colorful, fun and funkayyy theme!

All of us hectic & busy bees in our 20's were immediately transported back to our childhood!

Meet my silly, bouncy friend! :)

Blow, Helen, blow!

Hanie making magic.
LOVE the bubbles!!!

Leonard the rockstar creating his vlog for his Youtube channel!

The fun starts! :))

I don't know what that expression was all about.
Insert caption? :S

Us in a dry pool =.=

Can't figure out my facial expression. hahah!

The fun begins!

Colorful balloons, balls, and more balls! ;)

Bright + sunny + balls in my face = facial expression above =.=

Checkout my pumped up kicks by adidas NEO!
LOVEEEE! :)))

The tube (dry) pool puncit dah!

Shielding my face from the sun,and my face from more ball-throwing by the evil NEO gentlemen hmmmphhh! :(

OUR TURN TO BULLY! WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

WHACK WHACK WHACK!!!
Photo credit: Helenness

Three guys squeezing in a dry tub is just....hmmmmmmmm.

Pretty Bell enjoying herself being a bully ;)

After all the throwing & bullying, we headed on to play with slides, swings, posing, posing & more posing :P

After a whole good one hour of running and skipping around (literally! hahah), laughing and having childish fun, the children were all tired. *yawns*

Lovin' em kicks!

Quickie Fest!

Berpromo-promo for Quickie Fest coming your way in December 2011!
Stay tuned for it :)

NEO/Camho buddy- Helenness

NEO/Camho buddy- Isabella

NEO/Camho buddy- Leonard Chua

Doing a rockstar!
P/S: Pink nails to match my pink theme ;)

NEO/Camho buddy- Jason Ong

Tired - camho - makan time!

But before that,

how about an uber cool adidas NEO buddies picta? ;)

Yeah. Uh-huh. You know what it is...
Photo credit: Helenness

Will notify when exactly the video will be aired.

But for now, do continue to show your love & support by voting for me HERE at

http://apps.facebook.com/adidas-neo/apps.php

Click click click! :))

Every *like* & comment on every picture posted (view different albums!) bring me one step closer to winning RM10K, and help me become the next adidas NEO ambassador representing our homeland, Malaysia.

If you don't really know what I'm talking about, read back on my previous post about what this whole contest is all about HERE!

I'm counting on ya to win this!

Hope you could take a few seconds your time and lend me a hand. Can't thank & appreciate enuf! :')

adidasNEO #1: What's it all about?

2011-10-27T13:23:00.006+08:00

Here's my first post about adidasNEO! :)

For those of you who have been following me on Twitter & Facebook would have known about this contest I'm involved in.

For those if you who don't,

here's a detailed post to answer questions like...

Just what IS adidasNEO?

Who is adidasNEO meant for?

Where are the adidasNEO outlets in Malaysia?

and

What's this whole adidasNEO blogger contest all about??

Teehee!

Scroll down and you'll have a clear idea at the end of the post ;)

THIS is the web layout of the adidasNEO website!

It's a really vibrant label, suitable for peeps of all ages, the young and ALSO the young at heart! :) So far, there is only one outlet in Malaysia at Wangsa Maju, Jusco Mall. Go checkitout! ;)

There are lotsa stuff to see on the website! Clothes, sneakers, hoodies, leggings...
Aside from their apparels, if you click on the GO SQUAD icon on the Top Left of the page, you'll get to see profiles of the 7 international adidasNEO ambassadors from all over the world!

1. Angelababy

Who DOESN'T know Angelababy (Click on the link for her blog)???!!
She's a doll! Such a beauty :)

People say she's gone through cosmetic surgeries. Even if it's true, heck, that's some really successful surgery, man! Just love looking at her.... :)

2. Trace Cyrus

Trace is no stranger in Hollywood.
He's from a band called Metro Station. And yes you guessed it right, he's the brother of Miley Cyrus, and also Brenda Song's fiancé.

3. Tal

Parisian R&B Powerhouse! Check her out!

4. Anita

Most of us may not know her, but she's real huge in Russia!

MTV Russia's VJ Anita!

5. Jessica

Jessica, an Italian singer/dancer with a double black belt!
It's a "come what may" for this belle!

6. Pakho

Pakho is a lengchai HK cantopop singer/songwriter :D

7. Kylee

Who says you can't juggle between being a student AND a celebrity at the same time?
This J-pop phenomenon proves to you that it indeed IS possible ;)

Watch their uber cool & creative fall/winter promo videos!

Since Malaysia has yet to have an adidasNEO ambassador representing Malaysia, they've chosen 10 young & vibrant bloggers to compete in this search for the new face!

Now, presenting to you, the 10 bloggers who are in the running to become the next ambassador of adidasNEO in Malaysia!

Photo credits: Hanie Hidayah

From top left to bottom right: (Check out their blogs!)

Jason Ong. Helenness Chong. Leonard Chua. Tey Cindy. Dila Ariff.

Hanie Hidayah. Ewin Ee. Jane Lau. *yours truly*. Isabella Wong.

Here are some simple steps on how you can participate in voting for your favorite blogger to win:

#1: Go to the adidasNEO facebook app

HERE: https://apps.facebook.com/adidas-neo/

This is what will greet you once you enter the link above!

These are our very own adidasNEO Facebook App Profiles!

https://apps.facebook.com/adidas-neo/

Love the profile picture they chose for me :))

Anyway, back to the topic!

#2: Click on Your Favourite Blogger's Profile

Click on the profile of your favorite blogger (in this case, I hope it'd be me :D), and you'll enter into their personal profiles.

Welcome to my adidasNEO FB profile! :D

I posted various photos from various adidasNEO events/outings on my profile.
If you click on the "Dates" as seen on the picture above, you'd go into different albums from different events :)

Just realized my sentence was pretty confusing. Hmmm oh well nvm you understand right?? :D

#3: Share, *like* & Comment!

On every photos & videos posted, you can give your *likes* and post your comments (which i hope you'll be generous with me as every *like* & comments on every photos count!).

If you're kind to me *sniff sniff/act cute*, you can also share it with your friends and get them to *like* my photos too! :))))))

4. Why *like* & Comment??

Here's why I always emphasize on *likes* and comments on EVERY photo/video posted.

The more *likes* and comments (yes, comments matter too!) you gimme *wink wink*, the higher the chances of winning. Because every *like* and comment counts as VOTES from my readers/friends! :)

The votes determine 60% of my chances of winning. The other 40% is determined by how creative we are in our photo/video-making, as well as the adidasNEO judges who like our profiles ;)

*

Speaking of photo/video-making,

here's the deal.

adidasNEO being the really cool & generous label had sponsored all 10 of us bloggers to organize holiday trips/fun activities with our friends. Just as simple as to have fun. How awesome is that! ;)

We will then document all our fun times and memories on photos and video (which is coming your way REALLL soon!), and post em on our own adidasNEO FB App Profiles.

And the blogger who gets the most *likes* & comments on their photos will enter into the Top 2 Finals, where they decide who will become the new face of adidasNEO in Malaysia.

AND the winner will also walk away with....... (wait for it, wait for it!)........

....... a WHOPPING RM10,000!

Nope I am NOT kidding!

See just how powerful your *likes* & comments are? :)

I hope you could help me win by simplying *liking*, *commenting* and *sharing* it with your friends. Your help goes a LONGGG WAY! And I truly appreciate beyond words.

Here are some of the photos taken by the talented Adele Ng during our holiday getaway to Avillion, PD, sponsored by adidasNEO!

adidas NEO is love

2011-10-20T23:18:00.003+08:00

adidas NEO is the new pink.

the new black.

the new love.

My Innershine OPC Review

2011-10-20T00:18:00.005+08:00

Hello there! It's been quite a while since I updated. Been really really busy juggling everything. But it's all good. Can't wait to seriously take the time to sit down and update all that has happened one by one!

But while I'd been away, something amazing has happened to me. My skin has magically improved so much since I started drinking Innershine OPC.

No need for makeup!

Am one of the lucky 12 female bloggers chosen to do a review about it. And if you know me personally, I wouldn't endorse a product that doesn't work.

Friends been asking me if what I said in THIS and THIS blog posts were real, and I assured everyone who asked me that I'd personally tried 2 boxes of Innershine OPC, and my skin has greatly improved.

It is now much more supple, and brings out the natural pink in my cheeks, even without the help of makeup. It even smoothen my skin, especially during pre-period and assignment days!

All the 12 bloggers have all written our personal reviews about the product. Innershine OPC is so happy with our reviews, that they decided to reward the review with the most 'Likes' on Facebook with some really cool Apple products ;) Yes, it's iPad 2. I need an upgrade!! :(

Here's yours truly's personal review of Innershine OPC! :)

What do you think about my review? Do you like it? :)

If you do, (and if you love me...hehehe chewah threaten threaten :P), do gimme a 'LIKE' on my review! It's just as simple as clicking the little 'Like' button and that's it! :)

http://www.innershine.com.my/opc/contest.html

Need your help to win this! Lemme appreciate you in advance ;)
Thanks everybuddy!!! :')

love, careen

Eranzi.com

2011-10-14T17:00:00.001+08:00

The indescribable joy when you discover a shop that sells all your favorite brands and more, at a slashed price!

A friend of mine, Mabel whom I newly met is an entrepreneur and the owner of Eranzi.com, a high fashion and luxury boutique which houses some of my favourite, favourite labels!

Took a tour on their website and I was really impressed at the classy simplicity of the online boutique.

Here's what I personally like about this site:

#1. Easy to maneuver

Oh trust me, I'm a tech noobie. Any online boutique that is messy and difficult to scroll along, I'll just forget about it.

To me, a messy online boutique is just like a messy retail store.

If you can't seem to find what you want to find, chances are you'll leave and never come back. Not the same with Eranzi though!

Check out their Early Bird Promotions!

Sign up as a member and get a RM100 voucher. What a steal! :D

#2: Eranzi Blog

It even has a blog of its own, sharing the latest fashion trends of 2011! Shop & learn! :)

#3: Prices Stated

The best part about Eranzi.com to me, is that its prices are all clearly stated in the website. You can calculate and see for yourself the difference in getting your designer bags from a retail store!

Okay, guys. And by guys, I mean, MEN. Before you proceed to clicking the [x] button on the top right of your screen, hold a sec! This blog post is not entirely unrelated to you ;)

Eranzi also caters to men's fashion! From men's bags, to various leather goods. Besides, now you know where to get your ladies their favorite labels which they've been coveting, but at a much cheaper price ;) *hint hint*

Being absolute bargain hunters with a fashion passion, the owners of Eranzi.com understand the pinch of getting a designer bag at cut-throat prices! Thus, the birth of this online store.

Eranzi.com offers the most sought-after designer brands in the fashion industry (Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Fendi, and various others!), at a fraction of a retail price. Yes, you heard me right. Their goods are 20-50% cheaper than what you get in designer retail stores. Uh-huh.

Why and how come the much lower prices as compared to retail stores?

Well, Eranzi.com works with authorized distributors in Europe, while wholesaling to various countries. They also buy in bulk, hence, the cheaper price. Which is a big HOORAY for us! ;)

Scroll on to see some of the big brands Eranzi offers.

FENDI

What is totally AWESOME about Eranzi.com is that its photos on the website provides clear views of the product from different angles.

Front, back, sides and even the bottom!

An important plus point in online shopping!

GUCCI

This particular design above is not available in Malaysia.

Limited edition! Super nice...

They sell cute little Gucci merchandises! *swoon*

MULBERRY

CHLOÉ

PRADA

Prada, prada, prada :)))

One of my top, top, favourite favourite brands EVER!

When I heard that Eranzi offers Prada too, I was ecstatic! :)))

There's just a certain something about Prada which I adore.

These are but only SOME of the options available at Eranzi.

:)))))

Been saving up to get myself a Prada soon. Now with a much cheaper price offered by Eranzi, it wouldn't take too long a time to get hold of my Prada! Ohhh yeah ;)

Now, some of you might be thinking that these brands are a tad too expensive. Especially fresh grads or University students (like me). I totally understand how you feel! :(

Well, how about something more affordable, with a younger, fresher and more colorful labels and designs for you & I? ;)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Loveeeee!

For the young & bold!

And how about THIS ONE?

My new favourite brand:

SEE BY CHLOÉ

Warning:

The urge and tendency to get hold of the following products may become too overpowering after viewing this blog post.

Now, don't say I didn't warn ya ;)

I am SOOO getting this!

OMG OMG OMG (x 1473635362725 times)!!

See more designs at their website HERE!

I understand that some of you might be concerned about shopping online, ESPECIALLY shopping for such expensive goods!

I for one am a regular online shopper. But because I'm such so picky when it comes to my personal taste in fashion as well as other factors such as quality of the goods, customer service, reasonable prices, I only trust a few online boutiques...the ones that I know the owners personally.

Eranzi also carries designer brands such as:

Balenciaga

Christian Dior

Bottega Veneta

Proenza Schouler

Celine

Givenchy

YSL

Bally

Paul Smith

Burberry

Marc Jacobs

D&G

Vivienne Westwood

Tory Burch

Salvatore Ferragamo

And the best part is,

you can even suggest a brand for them to bring in just for YOU! ;)

Eranzi offers "Money Back Guarantee" to all their products, assuring customers that their products are 100% authentic and absolutely not replicas!

Every customer of Eranzi can be rest-assured that their goods will be sent to their doorsteps in ONE (BEAUTIFUL) PIECE. When Mabel explained to me the method of packaging by Eranzi, I was dumbfounded.

First, you have a box of the product itself. Say, Prada.

On top of the Prada box, an Eranzi signature box will be protecting your Prada box. AND on top of the Eranzi box, a huge brown box will be protecting both the Prada & Eranzi boxes.

Then, it will be sent to your doorstep by the UPS delivery services.

Here's a picture I stole from Eranzi's Official Facebook Page.

A satisfied customer who received her Prada wallet who thanked Eranzi for its awesome packaging :)

I'm a person who place a lot of emphasis on the presentation of something.

If I get you a gift, I don't mind spending another twenty bucks just to get you a nice gift box, because I believe that even if you receive a Prada wallet but it is given to you in a plastic bag, you would feel really lousy receiving that particular wallet.

Though it cost me a bomb, you'd think it is a copy.

Eranzi & I share the same principle. And that is why I'm sure that in terms of customer satisfaction, with the signature Eranzi box, on top of many other layers protecting your new baby, you can be sure that it'll be delivered to your doorstep in its original perfect form ;)

Hardly do people buy designer goods in our local retail stores as prices are extremely hiked up after tax and such. Most people would wait to go overseas to get their coveted goods, or to "tumpang" a friend who goes overseas to buy.

But honestly, how often does that happen?

You gotta wait, and wait, go through all the trouble just to get a bag or a wallet.

The smartest way to go about this is to just buy from a reliable online boutique at a much cheaper price, like Eranzi.

Here's another good news for ya!

Eranzi is now giving us fashionistas a chance of winning some cash, simply by being the fashionable you. Ohhh yeahhh ;)

Just submit a photo of you decked in your very own fashion style, and simply win yourselves some $$$ to shop at Eranzi! Cash credits of up to RM2,000 await you!

For more info on this fashionable Eranzi contest, check it out at their FB page HERE!

So, what's my verdict on Eranzi?

I say, happy shopping! ;)

Eranzi

www.eranzi.com

www.facebook.com/eranzi

http://twitter.com/Eranzi

Contact Mabel at mabel@eranzi.com

love, careen.

Jayesslee LIVE in KL!

2011-10-11T22:57:00.003+08:00

Everyone's favorite twins will be coming to town! Yes, in KL itself! ;)

We've seen them on pictures, on Youtube, and now we can see them LIVE in action!

Yes, I'm talking about none other than the hottest Youtube sensation, Jayesslee!

They say that great things come in pairs ;)

The uber talented, pretty, gorgeous twins- Janice & Sonia.

Shooooo pwetty!!!!!

If you still have NO IDEA whatsoever who I'm talking about, I'm tellin' ya...you've been missing out, man!

However, it's not too late to get a piece of their awesomeness! Here are some of my favorite videos of Jayesslee. Their voice is extremely sweet and addictive. You'll be hooked just like the rest of us are.

Don't say I didn't warn ya ;)

Click away!

My personal favourite favourite favourite!

They made me fall hard for this song :))

Jayesslee performed in City Harvest Church Singapore on July 9, 2011. Where the crowd went crazy! It was a historical day for S'pore.

They even shared their life stories and testimonies. Watch the videos! You can even get to hear them live in just 11 days' time! ;)

Details:

Date: Oct 22, 2011 (A history-making day for us, fans!)

Day: Saturday

Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm

Venue: PWTC Tun Hussien Onn Hall, KL

Ticket Price:

Normal seating- RM120

VIP- RM150

You can purchase the concert tickets at ANY Rock Corner outlets :)

Aside from the awesome main acts, the opening acts are enough to blow you away already.

Opening acts:

- Decimal

- Witnesses Duo

-Shawn Lee (Beatboxer) feat. Dennis Lau (Celebrity Violinist/"Lan Qiao" in Nasi Lemak 2.0)

Jayesslee T-shirts for sale! ;)

Modeled by the super cute couple/main organizers of the concert- David & Shirley.

A lot of hard work and planning has been put in by the organizers of this concert. They're real huge fans of Jayesslee who share the love we have for the twins, and have decided to make plans to bring Jayesslee to town just for us!

Why dontchu take a night off and just be soothed and serenaded by the sweet voices of the twins? It's a real great way to de-stress ;)

Plus, you can now hear their signature "Hi!" (Notice that their "Hi" sounds exactly the same in every video. Hahah!) LIVE! ;)

Tickets are selling like hot cakes and seats are limited! So be sure to grab one before it's too late! :)

For more info, check out the event HERE!

love, careen

Easy Breezy Siu Kiong

2011-10-03T20:25:00.005+08:00

You know how some things in life will just stickwitchu NO MATTER WHAT & HOW you try to get rid of em'?

Melody: "Ahhhhhh Da Jie, there's a cockcrach behind you!!!!!"

*runs away*

I turned around expecting to see a huge, flying cockroach flapping its disgusting wings towards my face. But no, what I saw was something I found pretty amusing.

Do you see what I see?

Siu Kiong standing tall & proud on my standing fan.

Great! Its stench is just what I need to get through this assignment day :/

Few days ago it was hibernating under my bed, and now on my fan? Who do YOU think you are??!! $%$#%^$%$

Close up of high & mighty Siu Kiong thinking he's all that.

P/S: Sorry ah I just realized my fan quite dusty. Hahaha paiseh paiseh...

Getting a nice chill after a hot day. In my room. On my fan. ON MY FAN.

Despite disliking it, I really don't hate it as much as lizards. If it's a lizard standing on my fan, I'd throw the whole fan outta my window!

I CANNOT understand why people can say that lizards are better then cockroaches. They're moist, cold, noisy, and have bulging eyes! And they're fat!

At least a cockroach isn't sticky and wet and have bulging eyes. And they don't make noise.

They just look disgusting and smell weird that's all. Ok that's bad enough. Heheh

Here's a close-up for all you cockroach-haters out there hehehe.

It's been an hour and that fella is still stuck in between my fan.

I wonder what will happen if it stays there for another day or for the whole week, with the fan on? Will it freeze?

And what would be the end of it if it actually falls into the spinning fan? Hmmm

I'll do an observation on Siu Kiong in between completing my assignment. Will keep you posted on its outcome ;)

Disclaimer: I think my assignment stress is getting to me. I'm normally not like this. Please don't delete me as your FB friend and don't stop reading my blog. *peace* ^.^V

love, careen

Launch of Innershine OPC

2011-09-26T19:16:00.008+08:00

Remember how I was raving to you about just how amazing this miracle drink is?

Ever since I was introduced to this product, I've been drinking every single day without fail, and I could see improvements on my skin.

This is me,

lovin' the miracle worker, lovin' the makeup-free me :)

Now, let me unveil to you the one thing that has been keeping me radiant and looking full of life (even at times when I feel absolutely zombified).

This is IT!

Brands InnershineBerry Essence with Grape Seed Extract, with its main active ingredient (the secret weapon to youthful skin), OPC!

Oh yeah, baybeh!

Photographed professionally by yours truly ;)

*bangga bangga thankiu thankiu* :D

Just by looking at the packaging, I already loved the product. With its shiny, glossy, pinkish surface, which girl wouldn't fall in love? :)

Yours truly excitedly opened the box, and look what greeted me!

8 cute little bottles of Brands Innershine OPC! :))

Woah I'm extremely proud of this shot :P

*pats self on back*

This is the drink I fell in love with :)

I was so excited to try it that the first time I ever tried, I drank it straight out of the box. It was room temperature, and I already loved it.

The second time I tried it was straight outta the refrigerator (as recommended), and I've gotta say that this berrylicious goodness greatly surpassed my expectations in terms of its texture and taste.

You know how most supplements or health drinks taste yucky?

This one is set to get you addicted. I was officially hooked!

This is a mafia shot of my dear babies! ;)

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Special thanks to Brands Innershine OPC & Advertlets, I got to try this miracle worker before it was even launched! *woohoo* ;)

Was invited to the Media Launch of Innershine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract on 21st September, Wednesday at Full House, Sunway Giza.

The event setting.

Josh Lim (guy on the left) the boss, videographer, director, producer, you-name-it!

Versatile max!

We had the honor of having Dr. Keiichi Abe, The Vice President, Regional Researcher & Development of Cerebos Pacific Limited to give us an extensive and detailed elaboration of what Innershine OPC is all about, what OPC stands for and what benefits OPC offers us! :)

OPC, which simply stands for Oliogomeric Praonthocyanidin Complexes is the active main ingredient in Innershine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract.

It is a group of Flavanoid complexes, which is known for its antioxidant properties. Most prominently found in grape seeds, OPC is nature's super-antioxidant as it is 20 times more powerful than Vitamin C, and Vitamin E by 50 times!

It takes 1000 pounds of grape seed extract to produce 1 pound of OPC, this highly effective antioxidant is extremely precious.

1 pound of OPC = 1000 pounds of grape seed extract = Extremely precious!

Aside from its high antioxidant property, OPC has also been known to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity, strengthen blood vessels, and prevent degradation of collagen and elastin.

Plus, it is also made of premium fruits sourced from USA and Europe, and does not contain preservatives or colouring, making it an ideal and safe choice to protect skin from free radicals and rejuvenates skin from within.

These are the heroes behind the scenes!

From L-R: Mr. Koh Joo Siang, General Manager of Cerebos Malaysia, Dr Keiichi Abe, Vice President, Regional Researcher & Debelopment of Cerebos Pacific Limited and Ms Carmen Liew, Marketing Manager of Cerebos Malaysia posing at the Launch of InnerShine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract.

From L-R: Dr Keiichi Abe, Vice President, Regional Researcher & Debelopment of Cerebos Pacific Limited, Mr. Koh Joo Siang, General Manager of Cerebos Malaysia, and Ms Carmen Liew, Marketing Manager of Cerebos Malaysia posing at the Launch of InnerShine Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract.

Ashley and I caught in the act!

You can see the results of those camho pics here at Ashley Ahn's blog!

Advertlets babes with Mr. Koo Joo Siang & Dr. Keiichi Abe

Group picta!

Daphne, Ashley and Melanie

Daphne, my fellow freelance babe!

Penny Tai is the ambassador of Innershine OPC!

Her skin is flawless...I know why ;)

Say hi to Penny! ;)

One of my favourite hosts/emcee, Zher! She's absolutely random and I really love her :) Cracks me up! We should have more hosts like her, instead of the ones who just babble through the show.

At the end of the day, we were given boxes of InnerShine OPC to take home!

*yummmz* :))

I know it's a long post with lotsa details.

But if you forgot EVERYTHING that I mentioned, just remember:

Brands Innershine OPC *loves* your skin :)

It's not too late to repair your skin.

Forget makeup & plastic surgeries as a method of repair.

Do it the natural way; radiate from within.

Find our more about Innershine OPC at their Official Website

and *like* their Official FB Page! :)

love, careen

Get random with Samsung Galaxy SII!

2011-09-23T09:37:00.002+08:00

Heard so much buzz about the new 'I Love Samsung Galaxy SII' website and decided to checkitout. Now I know why it's so much-talked about!

I personally love all thing fun & random. And I think this website carries a really creative concept on engaging its fans and allowing them to have fun! And guess what, it was only launched yesterday! Fresh out from the oven, baybeh!

Step #1: Go to I Love Samsung Galaxy SII Microsite!

http://www.samsung.com/my/lovegalaxysll/

#Step 2: Then Click, 'Click Here'

Samsung Galaxy SII fans can also post up videos on why and how much they love Samsung Galaxy SII!

Step #3: Type any action you want the characters to act out on the rectangular box on the bottom left of the page, and click 'Play'! See how they respond to all your funny & silly actions! ;)

Step #4: If you entered an action that they did not know how to respond, you can create a 'Post Action Request!'.

Your requests will be sent in, and will appear at the 'Action Request Board'.

Who knows, you might just see your action being acted out by the characters! Let's make this fun! :)

Now I know you can't wait to get all random with the microsite!

You can find out more info and details about Samsung Galaxy SII on their Facebook Page too! Post your questions, requests, and share your love for Samsung ;)

Have fun, clickin' away!

love, careen

Happy birthday 2011, you :)

2011-09-22T22:46:00.005+08:00

So the boyf turned 2_ on the 1st of September ;)

Due to the nature of his job, he had to be away during his actual birthday, so we waited for him to be home to celebrate this special day.

It was a blessing in disguise. Gave me more time to plan for his gifts ;)

It's been years since I last made him a card. I remember bcos I was young & penniless, I used to make cards for him on different occasions- Valentine's Day, his birthday, our anniversary and Christmas. And sometimes random cards and "coupons" he can redeem. That was when I was comparatively freer.

These days when life gets busier, we would prefer the easy way out- that is to BUY.

Make dinner? Buy.

Make cards? Buy.

Make babies? Buy.

Just kidding :)

But the latter is true to many celebrity families, no?

Am glad I made a conscious effort to squeeze in the time to make him a simple card just a day before presenting all the 5 gifts I had for him. After I was done with the card only then I realised it looked a little girlish and childish. Aih. Nonetheless, he loved it and that's all that matters :P

After 7 years of celebrating birthdays together, we can easily run outta ideas of where to go, where to makan, what to do, etc. Thank God Malaysia still has many places (especially eateries) where we can explore and try out!

Our first stop:

Aquaria KLCC!

I'm no big fan of fishies, but I've heard numerous good reports about the aquarium so we decided to checkitout!

We were first greeted by the piranhas.

These fishies are no ordinary breed man. We witnessed the piranha feeding session and thought we were watching a movie or something. They're fierce, fast and furious. *major rawr*

Sorry my camera cacat cannot really see the piranhas behind.

The point of the photo is: We saw piranhas.

Oooh then we were asked to feel this crab + spider thing (forgot the name!)

Boyf felt the crab + spider first and told me it felt like it had multiple legs. I freaked out!

After wasting a whole good 5 minutes of hesitating, stretching out my palm, holding back, (repeat process 8 times) and annoying the hell outta the guy (and the boyf but he still smiled and encouraged me to feel the multiple-legged creature), I finally gathered my guts and went ahead, because I GOT SWAG! *does hip hop pose*

The feeling was quite geli. I can now proudly tell my future grandkids that granny felt the multiple-legged crab + spider during grandpa's b'day celebration :))

I know this one! Electric Eel!

Apparently this fishie is really powerful. Can kill.

Now introducing my favourite animals/reptiles in Aquaria.

Otters!

They're the cutest and liveliest creatures in the whole of Aquaria. They lived in a group of 5 or 6, and were constantly playing chasing games, wrestling and swimming with one another. Naughty and cheeky. And super cute. Makes me feel like having otters at home :)

Water Rat!

These animals are super cute! Both of em were siblings. They eat an amount of food which is equivalent to 25% of their weight. That explains the chubbiness but then again, they have really healthy diet such as carrots, potatoes, cucumber and other veg.

When the time drew near to their usual feeding time, they automatically moved near the door, expectant of their trainer. Smart, eh? :)

The most amazing feature about these Water Rats is that they have got hands with 5 fingers just like us human beans, but had feet like ducks, enabling them to swim. Amazing creation of God.

Phyton Albino!

I've a thing for reptiles.

I think they're really beautiful, and hair-free which is awesome.

Check out how fat it is!

I forgot its name but this is one really cute animal :)

It had a spacious room for it to run up and down, just like in the forest.

But then, I do feel that these animals could have been happier in their natural habitat :(

This is my favourite (after the otters)!

I forgot its name, but I remember it sounded something like something something Asian turtle.

Super tiny and cute with super long neck. A bit geli-looking but uber cute, no? :)))))

Now, on to the not so favoured ones.

This one is some scary white eyeball fishie with a bad figure.

head: 30

breasts: 32

waist: 32

hips: 32

No curves at all weih!

Although I have a thing for reptiles, I find this particular one evil-looking, creepy and I don't like it at all.

This is the ultimate dislike!! Yuck!!!

What the hell is this weih. I didn't even bother remembering its name. Couldn't stop complaining to the boyf just how gross these frog-looking thingy are.

I hate clowns, but I think I have a new No. 1 in my hate list.

Yerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! ://///////

After feeling grossed out, I also felt stupid. Bcos I didn't charge my camera the night before.

#takingthingsforgranted

So I had to take pictures sparingly. But I just had to take pictures of the ugly creepy toy frog bcos I wanna share with the world just how much I hate these yucky frogs.

Boyf: "Ahhhh....this is the tank of fishes that is really amazing. Let's take a picture with it!

*snaps*

Two humans but no fish. #epicfail

Felt like throwing my camera into the pool of piranhas.

Small fishies.

HUGE FISHIES!

The glass was so clear that we could see the details on the fishies. Which was amazingly breathtaking. Helps me appreciate my Creator :)

We entered into this tunnel of sharks, sting rays, and others.

I loved the tunnel of fishies. Gotta applaud Aquaria for such facility :)

Sharks!

Beautiful, right? :)

P/S: Sharks need braces BADLY.

Stingrays!

From a bottom view.

Looks a bit like Casper the friendly ghost.

Really looks a bit like Casper, dontchuthink?

Mafia!

Presenting you the calefares :P

Us with some random diver's armour that weighs a lot!

I look burned. #ihatemycamera

I love to observe marine life. So peaceful. With each fish doing their own thang, or travelling as a group. Love the feeling...

First, can see us, but can't see the fishies.

Second, can see the fishies, can see me too but I look burned.

Now, can see the fishies but cannot see our faces.

I wanna throw my camera away.

Any takers? :(

After spending a total of 3 hours plus in Aquaria, we watched the much-talked and raved about Nasi Lemak 2.0.

Rating: 9/10

(I admit my expectation was high due to all the praises)

In spite of that, I found myself familiar with the inside jokes, casts, culture and scenes of the movie. It was a different feeling when it's a homegrown production as compared to watching a Sporean or Hongkie comedy.

As a mass comm student, I'm always taught to analyse movies, so most movies would have their loopholes identified but for this one, it's either it's so good that it didn't have any loopholes, or I was simply enjoying it too much to even bother noticing.

Made by Malaysians, for Malaysians.

A must watch :)

Then it was dindins at El Meson!

I'm a meat-lover so I thoroughly enjoyed the food served.

Service was good. Ambience was nice. Food was Awesome with a Capital A.

Satisfied customers :)

10 thumbs up!

Dear boyf,

To keep this short, sweet and simple,

thanks for being an angel in my life.

I'm proud to say that while most people complain about how they boyfs have become less caring, gentleman and detailed over the years, mine is only getting sweeter by the day.

I love you,

thanks for making my life so colorful :)

Love,

Your Careen.

20 peeps to partayy with Taio Cruz!

2011-09-20T17:08:00.004+08:00

For those of you who sent in your entries for the Arthur's Day 2011 Exclusive Passes Giveaway on my Facebook Public Page, here's the moment you've been waiting for!

The 20 lucky winners with the most creative/heart-warming/simple and sincere answers are...............

*drumrollssss*

1. Francisca Lo

2. Chee Tung Shern

3. Daniel 'Lonewolf' Chiam

4. Christine Liew

5. Zoe Lim

6. Hock Cheong

7. Reina Lim

8. Shannon Wong

9. Melissa Shi Hui Lim

10. Kit Foong Chan

11. Li Theng

12. Arthur Rebecca Lim

13. Rosemerry Wii

14. Connie Yai

15. Arthur Cheryl Charmain Bainon

16. Jinns Deo JeVt

17. Pao Suen

18. Qer Xin

19. Arthur Sidharth Pillai

20. Dale John Wong

CONGRATZ! ;)

Now, to collect your exclusive passes from yours truly, just do the following:

Fill in these details

Name:

IC:

HP:

Email:

Blog URL/Twitter link (If any):

And send to me at careentxy@gmail.com by Wednesday (tomorrow) 12 noon.

Tickets can only be collected at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus (Only on Thurs), Subang Jaya or Sunway area from tonight onwards. Contact me at my email to arrange the meet-up.

Those who fail to claim their tickets will have their share given out by Thursday night!

I wanna thank all of you who gave your time and thoughts to participate in this giveaway! If you weren't chosen as one of the 20 winners, or if you missed the chance, don't fret!

Advertlets will be giving out free tickets as well!

Just do the following and we might just bump into each other on Friday!

Once again, all thanks to Guinness & Advertlets for the tickets!

Hope to get your replies soon :)

Congrats again!

love, careen

Johnnie Walker Jet Black Partayyy 2011!

2011-09-18T21:40:00.005+08:00

B&W.

So here's my short, sweet and simple post to stand a chance to be one of the two lucky winners! Here's what I'm talking about.

JOHNNIE WALKER® is giving 2 Malaysian bloggers (and their plus ones!) the chance of winning a trip of a lifetime to the Singapore GP for 3 days, while also attending the award winning JOHNNIE WALKER® JET BLACK race party for 2 nights.

Winners will also be treated to full a five-star hospitality and to top it all off, might just receive a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes™ drivers, Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button!

So here's my entry:

Q1: JOHNNIE WALKER® is the global partner of Formula One™ team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes™ since 2005, who was the 2009 Formula One™ SINGTEL Singapore Grand Prix night race winner and which team did he drive for?

A1: McLaren-Mercedes driver and reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton

Q2: The Johnnie Walker® JET BLACK race party is the most talked about party of the Singapore Night Race, featuring a stellar line up of the world’s best DJ’s, stunning interactive party experiences, and stylish JOHNNIE WALKER® cocktails. Tell us in 50 words or less why we should send you and a friend an exclusive invitation to the party.

A2: My friend and I would be ecstatic to be the lucky winners as this is a once in a lifetime experience and we'll definitely look back when we're old and say, "Hey, look how happening I was back then! ;)"

Here's a glimpse of what is to come!

love, careen

How to win tickets to Arthur's Day 2011?

2011-09-18T00:01:00.004+08:00

Holla!

This blog post brings with it some awesome news especially for my blogders! ;)

One of the greatest anticipated event of the year, Arthur's Day 2011 is just around the corner!

Arthur's Day is renown for bringing in the greatest artists and performers from all over the world. With the likes of Black Eyed Peas in 2009, Flo Rida, Colby O'Donis, and Sean Kingston in 2010.

For Arthur's day 2011, we have...... *drumrolls*

Taio Cruz, baybeh!

This London-born singer is famous for his hit singles, 'Break Your Heart' and 'Dynamite'.

Our very own homegrown hawty, Mizz Nina!

Originated from Macau, Soler is a Hong Kong-based rock duo formed by an extremely good-looking pair of twins, Jolio Acconci and Dino Acconsi.

Not forgetting DJ Skeletor & The Kartel Group consisting of Joe Flizzow, Dandee (Thailand) and Take-T (Japan).

It'll be an interesting line-up of R&B, Hip Hop, Rap & even Rock! ;)

Something for everybuddy with different taste of genres.

Here are the details:

Date: 23rd September 2011 (Friday)

Time: 7pm onwards

Venue: Speedcity KL @ Selangor Turf Club

Dress Code: Black Party Chic

Ticket Price: FREE...? ;) Read on!

Now, the awesome news, as promised earlier is this.

Much thanks to Guinness & Advertlets, I will be giving away 20 pairs of tickets to my lovely, hensem, hot, sexy and faithful blog readers ;)

See see see...I'm not just blowing cow (Direct English translation :P) okay.

Tickets to Arthur's Day ready to be won!

It's simple.

To win, just do the following:

Step #1:

*Like* my public page on FB HERE or www.facebook.com/careenpage.

Step #2:

Stay tuned for the question which will be posted up to my public page before this weekend comes to an end!

Step #3:

Answer the following questions in the most creative way by commenting on my post using your FB account. The most creative answers (I love creative peeps!) shall WIN! :)

Step #4:

You might just be the lucky winner who will be walking away with 1 pair of tickets (Which means 2 separate tickets) to Arthur's Day 2011! ;)

Easy peasy!

Looking forward to all your creative answers on FB! ;)

love, careen

OPC: My Little Miracle Worker

2011-09-16T02:55:00.009+08:00

Traffic congestions are wonderful.

Cos you're stuck with nothing to do but to look around you and occasionally catch other drivers picking their nose, spitting outta the car, talking to themselves, kissing their partners, falling asleep, camhoring *ahem* etc etc etc.

And while there isn't much drama around you (Especially during the off-work rush hour where people don't even have the mood to pick their nose), you spend most of your time in the car pondering about stuff, planning and thinking. Well, that's what the restless-must-make-my-time-worthwhile Careen does!

Life's become such a fast & forward (and furious!) motion that I sometimes forget what just happened the day before, while needing my calendar to help me recall my activities. Getting old? Well, maybe :(

It's amazing to see how different days have been allocated for different groups of people in my life.

Juggling with my part-time job as a model/talent/emcee/blogger, serving in my church's video, drama, dance, and worship team ministry, leading a cell group of crazy people (I love them!), a full-time student with massive ongoing assignments, as well as a full-time friend, daughter, sister, and gf, I hardly get to say, "I'm so bored, I don't know what to do today."

In fact, it's been years since I registered the word, 'Bored' in my system. Absolutely no time to be bored!

Was looking for a word that best sums up my life, and that word is 'STRETCHED'.

Here's a little sneak peak about some of the stuff that I do, and the people in my busy little life.

Seventeen Magazine Fashion Spread February 2011

Toni & Guy Hair Show

DG Color Model Search 2010 Finals

Modelle's Beauty 50 Photoshoot

Hypertune Magazine Jan 2011

Kellog's Special 'K' TVC Shoot with Carmen Soo

Emcee for Super GT Malaysia Queen Search 2011

Emcee for INTI International College's Social Night 2011

Behind the scenes pictures are precious. These are the only ones I could find :P

We usually get busier as each year passes. More achievements & experiences, which also means more commitments & responsibilities.

CHCKL's 'SJC Rocks!' Drama Production

CHCKL's 'Dance My Love' Drama Production

Meanie, bitchy gf in 'Will You Marry Me' Drama Production

Dancer & Singer at 'Pins & Needles' Drama Production

Sometimes when I do a recap of my whole year such as The Chronicles of 2010, I feel tired and stressed and while recalling and writing my post.

Started leading a crazy cell group called E11 on December 2010 :)

Our first CG pic

Random pic during our weekly feast

Planet of the apes

My cell group :)

Sometimes, when I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, or while feeling overwhelmed about the load of commitments that I have in my life, I've many times felt like just leaving everything behind and go for a getaway without my phone, without the Internet. Not being responsible for anyone, anything.

End of Sem 4 celebration to fatten up! At Umami Steamboat buffet :D

Coursemates that get along so very well :)

Stressful assignment times.

Taylor's Audio Recording studio is *thumbs and toes up*

During the times where we spot dark circles, puffy eyes and dry skin due to lack of sleep and TLC :(

But very quickly, I'd brush these thoughts aside, because I know that these stuff that I commit myself to are things and people that I love, that complete my life.

My dear family members who support me through every thick and thin, celebrate my success and share pieces of my burden.

My darling who loves and pampers me like a princess. I'm overwhelmed :)

I'm busy for these things and people in my life, yet at the same time, these things and people are the ones that keep me alive. Making my life ever so meaningful.

At the end of the day, I know that my busyness pays off, because I'm not just blindly filling my time with activities and events, but with experiences and people that matter to me.

However, as much as I hate to admit it, being so busy does take a toll on my health. By the time I reach home on a busy day (which is most of the days), my energy level would be zero. Nada. Nil.

These days, sleep is so precious that once I lay my head down on my fluffy pillow and snuggle myself into my comforter, I'm fast asleep. Insomnia? Never experienced anything close!

The people in my life keeps me going mentally, emotionally. But physically, THIS is what keeps me going, while giving me a radiant outlook despite having a hectic schedule and lack of sleep.

Secret to my inner shine

I've been trying Innershine OPC for close to two weeks now, and I've seen tremendous results.

It improves my skin complexion, makes my skin much smoother and radiant-looking.

It's assignment season, and lack of sleep is such an understatement.

Usually I would spot black eye bags, break-outs and rough skin due to stress and lack of sleep.

I've been telling the bf how surprised I am that in this time around, my skin has gotten better instead of worse!

Even he could tell the difference! ;)

This little buddy has proven itself.

Lovin' the makeup-free me :)

This dainty, lovely little bottle contains ingredients that gives me an InnerShine that I often lose due to long hours in the sun, car, and running around town.

It contains nature's super anti-oxidant, OPC which helps my skin looking effortlessly youthful and luminous, even without make up (that's right!).

You know how they say that healthy stuff usually tastes bad?

Well, I beg to differ with this one! Containing Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract, it tastes absolutely yummyz :)

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Curious to know more about this miracle worker?

You can find out more at InnerShine OPC's Official Facebook Page

as well as InnerShine OPC's Official Website.

love, careen.

My Virgin CPR

2011-09-06T23:56:00.009+08:00

Blow, wind, blow!

It's been busy, busy, busy since my last update! But nothing's stopping me from blogging, especially about this ;)

The Advertlets bloggers were invited to Mahsa University College for a First Aid Workshop! Knowing that we'll learn about basic first aid skills and how to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) or better known as mouth-to-mouth, I jumped upon the invitation!

Yeah yeah yeah I'm jakun like that. I bet you don't know how to do a proper, step-by-step CPR just like how I was too! *hmppph* But now I can proudly say, I DO ;)

My casual outfit for the weekend. Comfort-over-style!

Oh, check out my new kicks! The cutest & most comfortable flats in the whole wide world. Uh-huh.

Last Saturday, 11am. That's considered really early for a lazy Saturday! But I rolled outta bed excited as I knew I'd be doing something different and learning something new.

We were given a brief on the background of Mahsa University College and its various courses before going on to THIS!

I realised there are SO MANY important things we need to know about giving a CPR. Oh just how I've been ignorant.

We were given real clear instructions on what to do, and what not to do. And we were beyond honoured to have been given a hands on training by the CEO of Mahsa himself :)

Another instructor cleaning the "mouth" of "Jim". AWESOMEEE. That really made me feel less sceptical and grossed out to give the manniquin some "lovin" :D

Our trainer going through the simple steps again and again and again to make sure we know just what to do with "Jim".

Here's me looking rather confused.

Okay, these are not the exact steps, but being the noob me who has no clue about Bio terms, here's what I remember from the training :P

In layman terms, here are Careen's 4 simple steps to giving a NAIS CPR.

*clears throat*

#1: Check first.

You gotta tap tap the chest and shoulders and try to wake the victim up. If all the tapping and shaking (you can tickle if you want...but in the real situation you may be too panicked to try to be funny) failed to wake him up, do the following.

#2: Listen to the....nose

Lift the head of the victim to open the breathing passage (hope I got it right!), and put your ear close to the victim's nose to listen for his/her breathing. If he/she's still breathing, then there's NO NEED for CPR (unless you're a perv/hamsap guy. Or girl), If no signs of breathing, next step!

#3: Pump it!

As seen in the picture above, put your hands together on the chest of the victim (place hands right in the middle of the chest, along the nipple line), lock your elbows, and start pumping profusely for 30 times each set. This can be pretty tiring. Hehe

After pumping 30 times consecutively without stopping, check for the victim's sign of breathing again. No sign? Then continue until there's a sign. Continue 5 sets of these. But according to our trainer, if you're tired you can take a rest too :P Hahah!

#4: Kiss me, kii kii kiss me

Still no signs of breathing? This is when the ultimate weapon is used.

Make sure the victim's head is tilted upward (as seen in pic above), then blow air/breathe into the victim's mouth, NOT KISS OKAY!

But seriously, you gotta breathe into it hard enough to see the victim's chest moving up and down as you perform your CPR. Not easy at all! Definitely not as simple (and romantic) as it looks!

Mei Sze & Josh saving "Jim"!

At first I was pretty sceptical and wanted to sit out from the hands-on experience. But then I thought seriously, if my loved ones or anyone for that matter happens to need a CPR to survive, would I be able to do a proper one that could potentially save them? Hmmm.

Now that I tried it myself, and am taught the right way, I feel more confident about giving a proper CPR. ^.^V

Good stuff! Everyone should learn and try it on "Jim" at least once in their lifetime!

Now, pics with chicks.

Pretty Nadia Lum

Versatile, Multi-talented Choo Mei Sze

Amanda Liu! Check out her fashion passion!

Mandy, my long lost Modelle "boyfriend" for one of the shoots.

Girls with "Jim".

Group Pic.

A nicer version by Jason Ong.

After lunch, we were given the privilege to tour around the campus, and access places that non-students normally don't get to. Yay ;)

WARNING:

Some of the following photos contain body parts (fake and real alike), and might not be suitable for kids, the superstitious and faint-hearted.

I love babies, so this really got me interested.

Cool stuff, yeah?

Got brain?

How would YOU like a skull on your lecturer's desk? ;) KEWL...

Freshhh. Definitely something I don't see everyday in my campus as a mass comm student :P so many new things to see! *noob mode*

Say hi!

Now, this was memorable. This room contains preserved corpses for student's research and experiment purposes. Some of us went in to have a look, but no pics were allowed.

What an experience! Now I have a slightly better idea of what medics students deal with. Salute!

Some graphics on students' computer lab screens. Look at those terms. My, my....how does anybody memorize those terms???

Remember when I said body parts? Real deal, yo...

This is some massive real deal! Couldn't stop staring at them for the longest time, while trying to fight my scary thoughts. I need lotsa guts, really. Medic students got SWAG!

Spot me looking all stressed out. Taken from Josh's Instagram.

Here's a cobra in the process of hardening.

Some preserved animals to wrap up my gory photo galore :P

Okay, everyone take a breather cos there's no more body parts and skeletons. Teehee.

All in all, I'm impressed by its state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate undergrad trainings, as well as their warm hospitality :)

The staff from Mahsa University College were real patient in hosting us, bringing us for tours around the best (and most interesting) parts of the campus and explaining in such detail.

Plus, it's really kind and sweet of them to present us a certificate of attendance each!

Yayyy! For the brave-hearted :P

I'mma CPR pro now, yo. *peace sign*

Even being a mass comm student who has absolutely no clue (okay, maybe a little teeny weeny bit) about Bio, I'm really impressed by the university as a whole. It's pretty huge, with so much to learn and experience!

If you're considering Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotheraphy, etc etc, do check out Mahsa University College's Open Day!

There are 2 Open Days & Registration:

1. Date: 10 & 11 Sept 2o11

Jalan University Campus

9am-5pm

Degree Intake:

- MBBS

-DDS

- BSC Bio Medical

- BSC Medical Imaging

- BSC Environmental Health

2. Date: 18 Sept 2o11

Jalan University Campus

9am-5pm

Degree Intake:

- Foundation in Science

- Diploma in Nursing

- Diploma in Allied Health

What sets Mahsa University College apart from the rest is that it emphasizes on hands-on clinica training for its students, even during their first year!

Mahsa also collaborates with various foreign universities such as The University of Northumbria (UK), Liverpool John Moores University (UK) and many others. It also owns its very own Community Clinics and collaborates closely with Kuala Lumpur General Hospital.

You can find out more info at

www.mahsa.edu.my

love, careen

My Best Life

2011-08-28T21:31:00.004+08:00

It's pouring heavily outside. Which makes it more inspiring to blog about this memorable weekend. A weekend I'll never forget.

Been attending City Harvest Church KL for about 4 years plus. My spiritual life, and every aspect of my life, altogether has grown and progressed so much, so far from where I came from, from where I started.

It is in this place that I learn how to love and give even more generously. A place I was learned how to be a leader by examples of my leaders in church, how to build relationships, encourage and inspire, and fully utilize the gifts and talents God has placed in my life.

It is in this place that I stretched my faith and capacity to serve, to go the extra mile. To learn the right attitudes while working and dealing with people.

It is where I discovered my ability to act, cry on demand, dance ballet & contemporary, hiphop & reggae, sing, host, write, model, and win pageants, through all the opportunity and experiences I gained through serving in various ministries.

I'm grateful for all my leaders, church and cell members. and the powerful presence of God every weekend. I can say that CHCKL has groomed me to be who I am today.

I don't know about you, but going to church week in, week out has always been the highlight of my week. I've never grown bored of it.

Aside from the fact that my church is cool & happening like that, it is the other fact that each time I step outta church, I feel recharged, and ready for the challenges ahead of the upcoming week.

With the Vern sisters. Missing the Boon :P

This weekend, 27-28th August 2011 marks the 10th year anniversary of CHCKL!

Since its birth 10 years ago, thousands of lives have been touched and changed by the God in this house. I'm forever grateful.

As usual, CHCKL never disappoints in its big day line-ups!

It was our big CHCKL 10th Bday celebration. People told me that it's grand. I don't see why it shouldn't be.

10 years is a milestone. A reason to celebrate!

My favourite CHCKL homegrown celebrity beatboxer, Shawn Lee (Check him out!).

Facebook, Twitter & Youtube him, and be blown away by this powerful "speaker"!

Entertaining and always, always improving! Proud of him!

Hymn: Be Thou My Vision by CHCKL Children's Church

The children + adult choir singing Amazing Grace, accompanied by an orchestra.

I will never forget how I felt (the goosebumps, the almost-tears) when I first heard the chorus. My heart melted straight away.

"My chains are gone, I've been set free."

How often do we always forget that?

Will Tan, or better known as VChuan 陳威全 led worship. Flew all the way back from Taiwan.

Homegrown celebrity, singer songwriter.

Not only can he sing like nobody's business, he's also very yao yeng and shuai/hensem/lengchai :))

The beautiful praise & worship.

My dear Pastor Kevin Loo.

The LED screen. Largest in Msia.

Still wow-ing me each time after one month of moving into the new premise!

Didn't take any pics of the dance performance cos it was too intense and I was too ganjeong for all my dancer friends! They did an awesome job, as expected! All the hard work, time & effort paid off. You guys are the best! Proud of you :)

The massive crowd. Hall already filled up 15 mins before service time.

My pastor's pastor. Rev. Dr. Kong Hee.

It's so awesome to hear from him again. Fiery preacher, full of conviction. Lots to learn from him!

And of course, Ps. Phil Pringle too, but was too engrossed that I forgot to take pics aihhhh...

The surprise ending number that wrapped up the whole celebration service.

An electric guitar vs. violin battle! Mind-blowing!!

Followed by the rolling credits of the entire service, thanking every ministry member & performers. Coolness overload!

And these are my princesses.

Melody and Charity sang for the children's choir :) They both woke up bright & early for both days to get me to do makeup & hair for them. Such girls!

Here's my beloved Michelle Soh who did soooo exceedingly well in the dance.

My star flyer & cheerleader! Versatile :)

My dear QQthepancake!

Classmate, CG member, and beloved friend that I hold dear to my heart :)

1/3 of my CG. (Wish I had taken pictures with everybody!)

Hahahaha we need more guys to balance the hormones! Oestrogen overload! Don't want Chronicles to turn Bimba!

These are my dear friend, Taikor Pat's......legs.

WE GOT SWAGGG.

WE'VE GOT A CELEBRITY IN OUR CELL GROUP!

Check Chronicles out HERE! ;) He's got awesome voice. Go check out his vids!

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It's been a real memorable weekend, looking forward to more 10 CHCKL birthdays in the future :)

"So far from where I've started, so free of the chains from the past.

I'm moving forward to the life that you taught me to stand inside your light

Now I'm living my best life."

Grateful to be placed and rooted in this beautiful house of God.

Love God, think others ♥

love, careen

Girlfriend Allowance

2011-08-23T22:22:00.005+08:00

"So how much does your boyfriend give you every month?

"Uh, no he doesn't give me a monthly allowance.

"But you guys look so happy together.

*???* "Say what???!

Oh, how I get that question posted to me all the time, followed by the surprise on their part when I revealed the ultimate truth that NO, I don't take a monthly (nor weekly, daily, not annually, even!) allowance.

You must be thinking *tsk tsk* bad boyfriend. But honestly, is it normal? To receive a fixed (and gradually increasing) allowance from your boyfriend?

That idea has never come across my mind. Not even when I was a poor little school girl (am still a school girl just not that poor anymore), neither when I'm actually broke to ask/hint for an allowance from the bf. Never before in these 7 years of relationship.

Sure, many a times he would offer to buy me stuff or give me a certain amount to get the things I've been eyeing on. But that's occasional!

I really don't see why I should get an allowance from the bf, when I don't even take an allowance from my own parents. He's working, and so am I. Although our income has a vast difference seeing that I'm only a part-time, freelance model, but I can survive on my own income and I really don't see why I should be receiving an allowance.

Of course, when we're out on our dates, he pays for meals and movies 95% of the time. But I do, during the 5% of the time offer to pay for our dates. I think it's kinda fun! And it's OUR relationship...I figured it'd be nice to share the financial load if I can sometimes.

I know many girls who expect their bfs to pay for EVERYTHING including their own makeup, clothes, bags, shoes, food, movies, pad, contact lens, etc etc. And honestly, unless your bf really is very well-to-do, you'd be putting damn a lot of pressure on him, and his pocket!

Imagine he's still a poor secondary school kid, a uni student or just a fresh grad. HOW do you expect him to pay for all your stuff and rear you? It'll ultimately be his parents' money so indirectly his parents are rearing you.

Listen, I'm not a feminist. Never regarded myself as one. I believe and fall for chivalry, and I admit that guys are really important in our lives.

But this is one aspect that I cannot tolerate: Girls who use the excuse- "Because I'm a girl, and you're a guy, so you pay." or simply, "Because I'm your gf."

I believe that girls should be feminine, graceful, gentle, and so on...but I also believe that we are strong, capable of generating income and independent of men (and their money!).

We're created to be a "helper", not add stress & pressure to guys and shorten their lifespan.

So girls, please don't make guys think that every girl is like that. The fact is far from that. I, for one, derive pleasure from knowing that I'm saving my bf a hell of amount of money, and for the fact that hey, I can support myself with ease and buy whatever I want with MY OWN money ;)

Confident & independent girls are sexy. Just ask Neyo.

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Disclaimer #1: I know many friends who receive monthly allowances from their bfs who love them with all their hearts. That's fine, I truly accept and feel happy for them. But I just don't CONDONE and I don't believe that it's absolute for every relationship.

Disclaimer #2: That does not mean that guys can now throw the bills at me! Hahaha I love gentlemen, it's a plus plus plus point! But when I dine out with guys friends, I'd expect to separate the bill and 'Go Dutch'. It'd be nice if they offer to pay for the meal once in a while (every single time? hmmm that'd be creepy...), but giving me the tab is......

.........not nice. It only shows your level of generosity and what a real gentleman you are. I will still be your friend of course, it's just that I won't recommend any of my girlfriends to ya ;)

*ahem*

Happy times. During our "work" lunch break at KLCC :)

Kinokuniya serves nice sandwiches!

Bf and I during the Super GT Queen Search Finals 2011, where I emceed but that's another backdated blog post altogether :P

My point is this. I am happy in this relationship not because he gives me money or pays for my shopping. Neither is he happy in this relationship because I don't expect him to pay for me and pay me! hahah

We're both happy purely because we love each other, and love being with each other. Period.

So yes, the secret to 7 years of loving relationship?

I don't really know the secrets, but I'm definite that it's not about the $$$.

P/s: Boyfriends, be glad I wrote this. Hahah!

love, careen.

It's a Phat Culture!

2011-08-22T21:19:00.005+08:00

Monday Blues.

Haven't felt this way for a long time. I'm most of the time chirpy, positive and excited about life (and yes, about Mondays too).

But as I drove and was stuck in the usual morning rush hour on the way to Uni, I called the bf to chat and that always makes me feel better about the traffic. But it dawned upon me that for the next 3 weeks, I wouldn't be able to call him whenever I like.

And to make matters worse, Gladys the sis would be starting Uni soon. Which means she'll be staying in campus for a year. Which also means I won't be seeing her that often anymore.

#foreveralone :(

But as I kept myself occupied with classes after classes, and thinking about assignments and nothin else, I got my mind off all the negativity. And to make my day brighter, my photos are UP on PHAT CULTURE!

Collaborated with one of my favourite online boutiques in town, www.phatculture.com for the first time! Owners Eliza & May have been real nice since the very start when they first approached me to model for them, in all our discussions and planning, then finally on the day of the shoot itself.

It's nice to have great bosses, isn't it? :)

This was taken right after my Lang Tengah trip, which explains the tanned skin. Kinda liked it but now I'm focusing on getting fairer! Moving on from the beach & tanning season...teehee

Their clothes have all got a touch of vintage, femininity, elegance and hotness all at the same time. Can you imagine me trying on so many pretty clothes, dresses and tops in one day? It's hard not to fall in love!

Having the first hand experience of trying on the all the clothes, I can safely say that quality is assured. The owners make their trips to personally handpick these clothes back to Msia, and some are even their very own design, tailor-made to perfection.

The prices start from as low as from RM29-RM39. Absolutely reasonable for such pretty and quality clothes!

See more of my photos and clothes HERE!

Girls, you're gonna fall in love with every piece of clothing on the site (don't say I didn't warn you!) so, save up those $ to splurge on these pretties! Make a more beautiful M'sia ;) ♥

love, careen