I'm cautious about ranting about work on my blog especially after I have open up my blog for public viewing but I am seriously getting pissed off with some people's irresponsibility at work........
I value team spirit and cohesiveness as I always feel that is a sure win factor in achieving efficiency and better environment for everyone. Come on, we spend at least 8 - 10 hours a day from Monday to Friday, the least we need is people pissing each other off right? Unfortunately for some asses, selfishness is all they have and that really irritates me.
In the coming weeks or months (I hope not months....), I fear that I will get into some serious shit just to cover the work of a irresponsible team mate. Friends..... please pray for me......
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Lipsticks I am using now
I thought it would be interesting (or boring) to just show you the lipsticks I am using right now. I am not a fan of lipglosses as I do not like the sticky feeling on my lips as well as the fact that they doesn't last very well.
Just to let you know I have pigmented lips which is why I avoid light nude colours as they make me look like a zombie. I usually go for pink and brown tones. Red is still a color that I have not explore as I do not think I will carry them very well.
So here we go........
I am guilty to admit that I bought this lipstick like 2 years ago (!!!!!) and only started using this like 6 months ago, damn....... I was initially worried that this lipstick could have gone bad but thank goodness, it was still ok and I can still smell the rose fragrance in all Chanel lipstick. This range is not available anymore and replaced with excellent range like Rouge Coco and Rouge Allure. This shade is a dusty pink shade which looks extremely natural and suitable for anyone.
2) Paul & Joe lipstick in 002 from 2010 Sahara Collection
Got this lipstick via a 'phone order' with my great makeup junkie friend, T during a sale last month. It was actually last year's summer collection and I have completely no idea what colour was this but I totally trust the taste of T and it turn out really well! Not only is it lovely shade of neutral pink, it is very very moisturising.
Among the 3 lipsticks, Dior Addict High Shine has the most glossiest finish and the colour is also the most sheer. But it leaves this faint pinkish glittery look on the lips that I totally love.
As you can see from the swatch above, the colour intensity does decreases with Chanel being the darkest to Dior being the lightest.
I am seriously hoping that I can quickly finish these lipsticks so I can start on new ones. Hehe.....
Just to let you know I have pigmented lips which is why I avoid light nude colours as they make me look like a zombie. I usually go for pink and brown tones. Red is still a color that I have not explore as I do not think I will carry them very well.
So here we go........
1) Chanel Rouge Hydrabase in 136 Rosedrop
3) Dior Addict High Shine in 352 Champagne Blush
From left: Chanel Rouge Hydrabase, P&J, Dior Addict High Shine
As you can see from the swatch above, the colour intensity does decreases with Chanel being the darkest to Dior being the lightest.
I am seriously hoping that I can quickly finish these lipsticks so I can start on new ones. Hehe.....
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Adjustment Bureau
When I first saw the trailer of 'The Adjustment Bureau' while watching 'The Green Hornet', I thought it would be a thriller. But after watching this movie yesterday, it's more of a love story to me. It's not boring, enough to keep us watching but it is not exciting either.
My personal thought of this show is to remind us that 人定胜天, that we create our own destiny and not leave it to chance or fate. Just a bit spoiler here but apparently the character played by Matt Damon is NOT supposed to be together with Emily Blunt as it will destroy the great careers they have in front of them but they basically fight all odds to be together and eventually convinced whoever that is in higher power that this should be the case.
My personal thought of this show is to remind us that 人定胜天, that we create our own destiny and not leave it to chance or fate. Just a bit spoiler here but apparently the character played by Matt Damon is NOT supposed to be together with Emily Blunt as it will destroy the great careers they have in front of them but they basically fight all odds to be together and eventually convinced whoever that is in higher power that this should be the case.
Did I mention how I think Emily Blunt is so so beautiful in the show?? Man, she is damn pretty........ and interesting I did not exactly noticed her in 'The Devil Wears Prada' probably because she was such a bitch in it, haha.
Well, ask me if this show is a MUST watch, I would say not really.......Renting a DVD or Blu-Ray makes no difference vs watching it in the theatre. In any case, I still prefer Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. :)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Paul & Joe 15th Anniversary Special Issue Mook
Got my 2nd mook, courtesy of L again!!! Yeah and this time is 1 of my favourite cosmetic brand, Paul & Joe!!!
The designer for Paul & Joe is a cat lover like me!!
I love their special collections which come in cute pouches! Check out the cat lipsticks at the bottom left hand corner, I have 1 of those lipsticks. Lol.
I am not exactly a fashion follower but can't help but notice these scarves......... looks nice!
Now..... to my favourite section of the mook..... MAKEUP AND SKINCARE! Yeah!!!
Paul & Joe has very good primer and foundation. I am personally a lover of their moisturising foundation primer and Creamy Powder Compact Foundation. Makes my makeup stays on longer without the oily or cakey look. *thumbs up*
The free bag that comes along with the mook. I must say it is a very good size (bigger than A4 size) and can be shoulder slinged. It's waterproof as well!! I can already imagine bringing this bag down to the beach (if I do go to the beach, hahaha).
The designer for Paul & Joe is a cat lover like me!!
I am not exactly a fashion follower but can't help but notice these scarves......... looks nice!
Paul & Joe has very good primer and foundation. I am personally a lover of their moisturising foundation primer and Creamy Powder Compact Foundation. Makes my makeup stays on longer without the oily or cakey look. *thumbs up*
The free bag that comes along with the mook. I must say it is a very good size (bigger than A4 size) and can be shoulder slinged. It's waterproof as well!! I can already imagine bringing this bag down to the beach (if I do go to the beach, hahaha).
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Customer service quality in Singapore
I'm not sure how many of you are particular about customer service quality but I personally get peeved when I am spending money and in turn getting lousy customer service. Just this afternoon, me and T were just chatting about random makeup stuffs (AGAIN!) and she was considering whether to get MAC Wonder Woman Collection from Tangs today on their launch or wait till next week when it is launched in other outlets so that she can patronise this wonderful SA who has been giving her excellent service. My reply to her was if she can wait, why not getting it from this wonderful SA.
If someone gives me good service, I feel happier and I will be more inclined to going back, buying from them again and in turn they get their commission from my purchase. It's the same concept of going back to a restaurant because their food is good. Many years ago when I was using alot of Clinique skincare and makeup, I always make sure I patronise the counter when my favourite SA is around. In fact, when she was transferred to other counters, I followed her! In exchange for my 'loyalty', not only did she continue to give me good service, she will always give me frank opinions about how skincare of other brands are better than Clinique and even giving me sample of products that I want to buy to 'tide' me over (for a while, of course) so that I can purchase what I needed when they are having special promotion! How good is that????
Of course, I do not deny that we usually develop this kind of 'friendship' with a SA by spending money at their counter but good service comes when you do not spend a single cent and they are STILL providing you with good service! For me, sometimes being a cheapo, I would like to ask for sample of products before deciding to buy or not. If a SA is generous to offer me a sample, I would usually ask for their name and make sure when I go back to buy the full size product, I only look for them. THEY DESERVE TO EARN MY COMMISSION.
On the contary, if I receive lousy service, no matter how hard up I am to buy the product (even knowing if I do not buy it there and then, I will lose my sleep), I will rather lose my sleep than giving them the pleasure of earning it. There are so many counters in Singapore, I can jolly well just go to another counter. On extreme cases, if the service is so damn lousy, I will not hesitate to lodge a complaint! I strongly believe that only with feedbacks from customers can a company properly identify the service quality of their staffs, training them to ensure their customers getting reasonable service.
If someone gives me good service, I feel happier and I will be more inclined to going back, buying from them again and in turn they get their commission from my purchase. It's the same concept of going back to a restaurant because their food is good. Many years ago when I was using alot of Clinique skincare and makeup, I always make sure I patronise the counter when my favourite SA is around. In fact, when she was transferred to other counters, I followed her! In exchange for my 'loyalty', not only did she continue to give me good service, she will always give me frank opinions about how skincare of other brands are better than Clinique and even giving me sample of products that I want to buy to 'tide' me over (for a while, of course) so that I can purchase what I needed when they are having special promotion! How good is that????
Of course, I do not deny that we usually develop this kind of 'friendship' with a SA by spending money at their counter but good service comes when you do not spend a single cent and they are STILL providing you with good service! For me, sometimes being a cheapo, I would like to ask for sample of products before deciding to buy or not. If a SA is generous to offer me a sample, I would usually ask for their name and make sure when I go back to buy the full size product, I only look for them. THEY DESERVE TO EARN MY COMMISSION.
On the contary, if I receive lousy service, no matter how hard up I am to buy the product (even knowing if I do not buy it there and then, I will lose my sleep), I will rather lose my sleep than giving them the pleasure of earning it. There are so many counters in Singapore, I can jolly well just go to another counter. On extreme cases, if the service is so damn lousy, I will not hesitate to lodge a complaint! I strongly believe that only with feedbacks from customers can a company properly identify the service quality of their staffs, training them to ensure their customers getting reasonable service.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Swiss Culture Cheese Fondue
My colleague, L has been CRAVING badly for cheese fondue for the longest time and we finally made our way to try it! I have never eaten cheese fondue before and was told that it was a pot of melted gruyere and emmental cheese with some white wine. I always see cheese fondue in movies but never got around to trying it thus I just have to try it when L suggested.
We headed to Swiss Culture at Suntec City Level 3 with another colleague and my hub and I was surprised that the restaurant is actually pretty small. All customers are seated OUTSIDE of the shop but there is a nice country ambience to this place as we get to enjoy live singing from a singer who is singing inside the shop. So we HAD to order their recommended cheese fondue (since this is why we were here for!!) with bread and a plate of vegetables. We also ordered a plate of mixed grill and chicken wings on the side to share.
We headed to Swiss Culture at Suntec City Level 3 with another colleague and my hub and I was surprised that the restaurant is actually pretty small. All customers are seated OUTSIDE of the shop but there is a nice country ambience to this place as we get to enjoy live singing from a singer who is singing inside the shop. So we HAD to order their recommended cheese fondue (since this is why we were here for!!) with bread and a plate of vegetables. We also ordered a plate of mixed grill and chicken wings on the side to share.
A pot of nice melted cheese!
Mixed grill on the side to share, yummy
There are no restriction to what u can or cannot dip in the cheese fondue so we were practically dipping any food on our table (bread, veg, mix grills) into the cheese so as not to waste any single bit of it! And man, it was sinful but super satisfying........ Just as we thought we are done and cannot swallow anymore (FYI, the cheese fondue was 99% completed), the men on the table suggested chocolate fondue for dessert!!! These boys have sweet tooth!!!
The whole experience of dining at Swiss Culture is very enjoyable. The food was great, the people were fun and the service at the restaurant was decent, friendly and prompt. I would definitely recommend this place to any of my friends who would like to try their cheese fondue!
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