A Whole Lot of Talking

Spend more time in the South, Southwest and North sectors of the house or office, and avoid the Northwest in 2014.

That's the advice given by Datuk Joey Yap, founder of the  Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics --- a global organisation devoted to the teaching of Feng Shui, BaZi, Mian Xiang and other Chinese Metaphysics subjects.

Fengshui is not a religion, so one doesn't need to be a believer.  But one can always test it.

Yap, who is also the chief consultant of the Joey Yap Consulting Group, an international consulting firm specialising in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology services, was at the appreciation dinner of property developer Eco World Development Sdn Bhd.

Datuk Joey Yap

Yap shared a few tips, like having the Fire, Wood and Metal element in one's "bazi" (birthchart) to enjoy success this year.  One's features such as the eyebrows, ears, eyes, forehead also tells much about a person.  The details I can't remember already as I was listening whole-heartedly at the time and didn't take down notes. I just remembered that I have a bad memory.  Maybe I need to read Yap's books.

And Yap also does not promote fengshui cures, such as displaying fengshui items.  He says that is the work of an interior decorator.

Also present were Eco World chief executive officer Datuk Chang Khim Wah and its divisional general manager Phan Yan Chan.

with SP Setia Bhd group divisional general manager Hoe Mee Ling

The appreciation dinner was held at the banquet hall of this hotel.

Yes, I am back at the Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru located in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya.

Earlier, I attended another talk.  This one was at the Pekin Restaurant, and organised by another property developer Tanah Sutera Development Sdn Bhd.

It was an education talk.  One of the speakers was Matahari Private School principal Dr Lim Poh Ju, who gave a very lively and interesting talk.  Another speaker was this lady who "talked" rubbish.

Dr Hia Hui Ching

Dr Hia Hui Ching is the in-house effective micro-organism consultant at Tanah Sutera.  No, I didn't mean her talk was rubbish.  I meant she was talking about how to make good use of rubbish using the concept of the 5Rs --- reduce, re-use, re-think, recycle and responsible --- which have been adopted by Tanah Sutera in all its development projects and the cleaning and maintenance of the Sutera Mall.

By adopting the 5R concept and technology, one can contribute to earth conservation efforts.

Enough talking for the day.  It has been a memorable, eventful day.  Much to be thankful for.  Going to sleep now in the room located in the Southwest part of the house.  Good night.

Can You Solve This Mystery?

What is this?

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While taps are running dry due to no rainfall and the dams are drying up in Johor, Negri Sembilan and Selangor, water is sprouting from the road surface here in Susur 1 of Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Baru and flowing to a nearby drain.

Can the relevant authorities please look into this?  And with the number of dengue cases going up, this spot also poses the risk of being a breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito.

This water from the ground mystery has been going on for a month or two.  No one seems to know where this spring water is coming from?  If you think it's a burst water pipe, water samples taken from the site for tests revealed that it contains no chlorine.

Meanwhile, my lunch time treat ...

grape smoothie and deep fried chicken chop at the Cheelicious Bakery and Cafe.

Pamper Yourself At Le Spa

20 February 2014

Try a chocolate facial at Le Spa

By CHUAH BEE KIM 

Le Spa manager Noreen Rahim (right) with therapist Siti Salwa Nasir.

UNIQUE: The spa at the Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor is offering cost-saving promotions for its therapy sessions including an aromatic chocolate facial

SENAI: LE Spa has introduced  a series of competitively priced spa packages tailored to soothe your senses.

Le Spa, located at Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor, is currently offering an 8+2 Spa Indulgence voucher where clients can enjoy 10 sessions and save RM555.

The package includes eight sessions of LeSplendeur body massage, a foot bath and three sessions of ear candling.

There is also the 6 + 2 Total Revival voucher promotion priced at RM1,155 where clients will be entitled to eight sessions and enjoy saving of up to RM565.

This package includes the chocolate Total Indulgence, three sessions of LeSplendeur's body massage, a foot bath and two sessions of manicures and pedicures.

Alternatively there's the 4+2 Body Wellness Vouchers where clients are entitled to six spa sessions with savings of up to RM210.

This includes four sessions of LeSplendeur's body massage, a foot bath and one session of ear candling.

The inviting environment of the spa

Spa manager Noreen Rahim, 39, a beautician who has been in the industry for 19 years, urged guests to give the chocolate facial a try.

"Chocolate or cocoa is known for its antioxidants, promotes blood circulation, hydrates the skin and nurtures it.

Wawa, 27, applying the chocolate face mask.

"At Le Grandeur, we also make our own chocolate.

"So, we blend the dark fondant chocolates with other ingredients such as milk and brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil," said Noreen.

"When the therapist applies the mixture to the face while massaging it, and putting the coat of chocolate as a mask, the aroma will cajole you into a state of bliss," she added.

Noreen also said the spa industry is a competitive one and Le Spa has to come up with new and innovative products from to time.

She added that the ingredients are all natural and free of chemicals.

A cup of ginger honey tea will be served before and after each session.
 
The spa is open daily from 10am to 10pm.

For enquiries, call 07-599 600007-599 6000.

Read more: Try a chocolate facial at Le Spa - Johor - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streets/johor/try-a-chocolate-facial-at-le-spa-1.488247#ixzz2tont9ztm

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Pre Digital Photography

For some of us,  this 135 film rolls certainly brought back the sweet memories of yesteryears ...

It was introduced by Kodak for still photography in 1934. Kodak also has the 120, 116, 127, 110, 126 film rolls (according to Wiki).

A wide range of antique cameras from as early as the year 1912

Checking out the Telyt 1:6.8.560 Leitz Wetzlar lens.

This is the Voigtlander, the name of an optical company founded by Johann Christoph Voigtländer in Vienna in 1756, and probably one of the oldest names in cameras (Wiki).  According to shop owner Othman Zakaria, 58, this Voigtlander that I am holding was from 1912.

This is something new.  It's an action camera that records video and still photography.

For those who want to take pictures while diving, or they can have the cam strapped to the chest or head while coming down a cliff.

If you're a photography enthusiast or a collector of antique cameras, this shop has a wide range of old and new photographic equipment and accessories.

It also offers wedding photography service, photostat (B&W and colour), book binding, lamination, etc. etc.

Address:

Classic Photo

F09, Giant Hypermarket Taman Nusa Bestari          

No. 1, Jalan Bestari 7/2

Taman Nusa Bestari

Johor Bahru

017-796 7750

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Enchanting Le Grandeur

A face and hair treatment at Le Spa in Le Grandeur

A cup of ginger honey tea was served before and after my chocolate facial at Le Spa in Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor

In my post the chocolate factory, I wrote that chocolates enhance the mood and makes one calmer.  At Le Spa, I learnt that cocoa and chocolates also have antioxidants that does wonders for the skin.  A chocolate facial promotes blood circulation, soothes and hydrates the skin, and has anti-aging benefits.

Le Spa has come up with a series of affordably-priced treatments tailored to promote wellness and rejuvenation.  I will write about that on another day.

For now, I just want to relive my enchanting al fresco dining experience at the Le Grandeur.  This took place after my two-hour relaxing spa session. 

Dining by a pool with floating candles and romantic ballads that lull you into a mood for romance and nostalgia. Last year "Chap Goh Meh" I heard Richard Marx belt out "Right Here Waiting" in person at a concert in Setia Tropika, Johor Baru.  This year I'm hearing this beautiful ballad again here, albeit a recording, but the ballad was just as magical.                                    

Have I Told You Lately?  is the name of the main course that I had.  It comprise of grilled lamb rack served with mint chutney and crispy Zucchini cakes with sweet potato gratin.  Superb.
 

Feelin' Fabulous

Feelin' Confident

Feelin' Loved

Happy Valentine's Day

A Hello Kitty bouquet. Pic by Nur Aisyah Mazalan

LOVE ...

there's so many ways to express it.

Don't waste this day (or any other day) by not expressing your love, gratitude and appreciation for that special someone

Those who don't have a "special someone" can still celebrate friendship,  kosen-rufu (world peace through individual effort) or self-love.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

and also have a merry CHAP GOH MEH celebration!!!  Peace....!!!