Today I am on leave - yeah, after a whole weekend of working at the MATTA Fair - it's time for some R&R. This is a post on where to get the best massage and scrub from my recent experiences. Since I had them all within the last 2 months, everything is quite clear in my head - so here's hoping, they'll be some help to you.
I recently had a free voucher to Jojoba Spa for a free spa experience. They have several outlets and I picked the one at Royale Bintang Damansara. First of all, I made an appointment at like 11am (?) the time they open....I arrived (my fault) at 10.55am so they weren't open and I had to amuse myself around the little pool area of the hotel - STRIKE 1.
The place looked pretty good when it opened up but then I was led to this small tight cramped room with 2 beds right off the reception area - with only a small curtain at the doorway....so here I am lying there, ummmm..., naked, right off the reception area - with only a small curtain at the doorway....STRIKE 2!!! Cramped as hell! STRIKE 3!!!
I have a scrub, a shower and a massage. They asked me if I wanted to buy more time for a longer massage than the 1 hour I got for free but somehow, instinct told me to hold off of that! Me, the massage connoisseur who only goes for 2 hour massages....and boy was I right!
The masseusse' technique was so bad.....she very noisily and very crudely 'scrubbed' me, it didn't feel relaxing, I didn't feel clean, she wasn't very thorough. Sigh - STRIKE 4! And the massage technique was even worse - completely unrelaxing. When I was asked for feedback after my session, the receptionist had the cheek to tell me that the masseusse had to work fast to finish within the hour!!! GEEZ - if you don't have enough time, just don't spend so much time at each section of the body - it doesn't give you the license to shish-shash-shish-shash to an allegro pace! So - Jojoba Spa - I would NEVER visit again!
Then JH treated us to an Anniversary Day at the Spa at the Energy Day Spa....yikes, what a mouthful! He had earlier wanted to do the Spa Day at the award-winning Mandara Spa but at RM780 per person for 2.5 hours, I most definitely had something else to say about it! So off to the Energy Day Spa we went - at Great Eastern Mall. We had lunch first at the Cosy House Restaurant or something like that - I remembered it to be quite tasty and always full - well, it was full but not so tasty - so whatever, I was really looking forward to the Spa.
The place is quite nice with a nice big changing/shower room. We changed into robes before going off to sit near a window wall on deck chairs, overlooking the trafffic and roads below. Contrary to what I just described, it was quite quite nice. I wish I had a room like that in my house! Very relaxing!
So first off, we got a Foot Bath, and had a bit of a drink. Then we were shown to our couple room where we got our Scrubs...Ummm...it was ok. Then off to shower and came back for a Massage - the massage had me falling asleep and I kinda didn't feel my back massage - What A Waste!!! And then we were shown back to the Glass Room and got a great drink - Sparkling Grape Juice with Ginger! YUM!!!
And today, I treated myself to a 2hour massage at my normal place - BioMax at SS2. It's a veryvery simple place, but their massages are great! I've been going there for years now, not just because of their strong/firm massages but also cos they have fantastic prices and they do not hard-sell me anything! The last one who hard sold me something discovered very quickly that they lost me faster than they can say, "How about......"
Yati 'did' me today and she was strong and dedicated and really got out all the knots....UMmmm..., the last 4 nights of sleeping at a hotel had my body all whacked out but Yati made me all better again....heheheheheeheeee.....
So All in All - my conclusion is - BioMax is the best massage place for me - cheap and good! YEAY!
Best scrub I have had was the one for my Girl's Day Out before my wedding at Chakras Spa.
And there you have it - E's Top Massage and Scrub in KL!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
thepoplook.com
Ok, I really really love browsing the online shopping portals and I really like the stuff on thepoplook.com.
But I really don't understand how people can buy online....except for the slim, tall people who most generally can fit into anything. I am a really ...um...curvy, fat, voluptous girl and I tend to just drool at the pretty stuff online....sigh!
And OF COURSE! all the girls modelling the clothes are slim, leggy and fair! SIGH!!!!
But I really don't understand how people can buy online....except for the slim, tall people who most generally can fit into anything. I am a really ...um...curvy, fat, voluptous girl and I tend to just drool at the pretty stuff online....sigh!
And OF COURSE! all the girls modelling the clothes are slim, leggy and fair! SIGH!!!!
Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi
Currently managed by Berjaya, Bukit Tinggi Resort was launched about 9 years ago and was taken over by Berjaya, and renamed, about 3 years ago -it's such a sad little place. Fake fake fake is all I can say about it - we were up there the past weekend - just a day jaunt Thank God! I saw some tourist buses there, I can't imagine what I would do if I went on a tour of a country and the agents brought me somewhere like Colmar Tropicale.
It's up on a hill and almost in the same direction as Genting Highlands but so far different. The air was hot and it was like a lost little amusement pit stop that people forgot. There were still people visiting - strangely! The entire 'French Village' was made up of the Berjaya Hotel with different buildings in the 'village' actually different wings of the hotel. There were several restaurants - all with French names and the French music piped into toilets to lend that 'authentic' Viva La France feeling.......ummmm....
So, anyway, there were cafes, bakeries, a Roast Chicken place, a supposed Fine Dining restaurant, an Italian place and a 24 hour Food Place that was just sad. Everything was sad - gosh, it's so sad!!!!!!! We ate at the 24 hour Food Place which is like you know, the normal bistro or whatever at a hotel. There was a buffet 'spread' and we basically had rice and some cuttlefish, fish, eggs, lamb and vegetables - chap fan basically. At only RM75 for the two of us! HA!HA!HA!!!
There was a poor little fake wishing well, which I didn't even feel inclined to peek into - but there were several people making wishes and dropping coins and taking pictures - sigh.....
There was a caricaturist who I think was the most interesting attraction there - besides him, ummm....a wax hand shop, a massage parlour and a regularly scheduled Chinese Acrobatic performance.
We then took the free shuttle to the Japanese Village which was a little better - no cooler but at least a little more authentic and original and enjoyable with its streams and Japanese Kimonos. We were quite interested in checking out the Tatami Spa but looking at the number of visitors and its price menu, we didn't think they were open anymore. The most affordable - like 30 mins of massage or something was RM400!!!!
We were so anxious to get away from the place - it even cost us RM10 to get in!!! IAYOYOYOYOYO!!!! Oh ya, there is also a Rabbit Farm there and a Horse Riding Facility.
This gets our Sakai Award!!!
(P.S. I can't even summon up the energy to proof-read...no fire to complain, no passion to wax lyrical - sad)
It's up on a hill and almost in the same direction as Genting Highlands but so far different. The air was hot and it was like a lost little amusement pit stop that people forgot. There were still people visiting - strangely! The entire 'French Village' was made up of the Berjaya Hotel with different buildings in the 'village' actually different wings of the hotel. There were several restaurants - all with French names and the French music piped into toilets to lend that 'authentic' Viva La France feeling.......ummmm....
So, anyway, there were cafes, bakeries, a Roast Chicken place, a supposed Fine Dining restaurant, an Italian place and a 24 hour Food Place that was just sad. Everything was sad - gosh, it's so sad!!!!!!! We ate at the 24 hour Food Place which is like you know, the normal bistro or whatever at a hotel. There was a buffet 'spread' and we basically had rice and some cuttlefish, fish, eggs, lamb and vegetables - chap fan basically. At only RM75 for the two of us! HA!HA!HA!!!
There was a poor little fake wishing well, which I didn't even feel inclined to peek into - but there were several people making wishes and dropping coins and taking pictures - sigh.....
There was a caricaturist who I think was the most interesting attraction there - besides him, ummm....a wax hand shop, a massage parlour and a regularly scheduled Chinese Acrobatic performance.
We then took the free shuttle to the Japanese Village which was a little better - no cooler but at least a little more authentic and original and enjoyable with its streams and Japanese Kimonos. We were quite interested in checking out the Tatami Spa but looking at the number of visitors and its price menu, we didn't think they were open anymore. The most affordable - like 30 mins of massage or something was RM400!!!!
We were so anxious to get away from the place - it even cost us RM10 to get in!!! IAYOYOYOYOYO!!!! Oh ya, there is also a Rabbit Farm there and a Horse Riding Facility.
This gets our Sakai Award!!!
(P.S. I can't even summon up the energy to proof-read...no fire to complain, no passion to wax lyrical - sad)
Friday, March 05, 2010
RM775 on SKincare?
Today I was told about SKII's Tea Event on 26 March at Sogo KL. Seems like all I need do is buy a voucher for which I receive a Door Gift, and if I purchase above a certain amount like RM650 at the event, I get another Free Gift worth kinda about the same price.....SO - I spend like RM150 on the Voucher to go and RM650 for the products and receive RM1400 worth of SK-II - that'll last me 6 months I guess, since all their items last approximately 3 months.
The thing I'm afraid of is that I'm gonna spend a chunk of money on items that don't work. If they work, well and good - it's the other side of the coin I'm worried about.
I know there are lots of good reviews about the brand but heck, I've survived so many years with some off the shelf products and some branded items and was just told by the Skin Analyst that my skin is good - I guess I could say it's younger than my biological age...MUAH HA HA - oklah, I said that last part myself......
But I am developing some fine lines and I guess it's about time to whip out the 'A-N-T-I-A-G-I-N-G' bottles...........WAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
The thing I'm afraid of is that I'm gonna spend a chunk of money on items that don't work. If they work, well and good - it's the other side of the coin I'm worried about.
I know there are lots of good reviews about the brand but heck, I've survived so many years with some off the shelf products and some branded items and was just told by the Skin Analyst that my skin is good - I guess I could say it's younger than my biological age...MUAH HA HA - oklah, I said that last part myself......
But I am developing some fine lines and I guess it's about time to whip out the 'A-N-T-I-A-G-I-N-G' bottles...........WAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
This is what I call GREAT SERVICE!!!
I just called HSBC's Call Centre and seriously of all I've ever tried, they are most definitely the most well-trained, helpful, committed bunch. They know how to address me properly, they speak well and they know how to use their grey matter when posed with a situation or concern or problem to address.
They never have to lapse into BM like what Astroe staff have to do. They don't just tell me 'It cannot be done' like Citibankk staff and they never forget any of the multiple requests I have made - shows active listening, shows ownership of their function and responsibility as a Call Agent and it never hurts to be polite eh?
So kudos to HSBC - I would pay to keep your Credit Card! HEhehaehahahahahahah
They never have to lapse into BM like what Astroe staff have to do. They don't just tell me 'It cannot be done' like Citibankk staff and they never forget any of the multiple requests I have made - shows active listening, shows ownership of their function and responsibility as a Call Agent and it never hurts to be polite eh?
So kudos to HSBC - I would pay to keep your Credit Card! HEhehaehahahahahahah
Sunday, January 10, 2010
OSIM Is Customer Friendly
I recently transported my OSIM massage chair to my parents' house in another state. I must say that I had quite a hard time looking for relocaters who knew how to handle the chair, knew how to unhook and hook it back up as well as be responsible enough not to 'lose' it over the course of the long journey. I have no idea why I went through all the trouble looking for an honourable transportation company when all the while, the answer was right at my fingertips!
I called OSIM and yes, of course they have a relocation service. Damn! I WAS surprised - but it makes sense right? I mean this is not an easy to handle piece of equipment - it weighs 130kg and has sensitive parts.
So, anyway, they transported it for a VERY Reasonable price - that's the second reason right there why I love them.....Sorry - the third - the first is that I love their chair first of all.
But I would say one of the biggest reasons why I love them would be that upon arrival and test checking, we found that one of the arm massagers wasn't working anymore.....And guess what, they made it all ok - they replaced the sensitive part - all without COST! Now I know many of you out there would say that yeah that's what they HAVE to do since they moved it and caused the fault in the machine. But the thing is that, they did it without any fuss, without any issue to me about even paying a portion of the cost or labour charges, ANYTHING! And the thing actually cost quite a bit!
All you need to do to contact them is to write in to them via their website - and they'll call you back soonest.
So there you go - FIVE Major Reasons Why I Love OSIM.
1. It's easy to contact them
2. They are professional and efficient
3. They understand the services you require as an OSIM 'shareholder'
4. Their chairs are expensive yes, but they do also offer reasonable pricing for other services.
5. Their chairs are DA BOMB!!!!!!!!
I called OSIM and yes, of course they have a relocation service. Damn! I WAS surprised - but it makes sense right? I mean this is not an easy to handle piece of equipment - it weighs 130kg and has sensitive parts.
So, anyway, they transported it for a VERY Reasonable price - that's the second reason right there why I love them.....Sorry - the third - the first is that I love their chair first of all.
But I would say one of the biggest reasons why I love them would be that upon arrival and test checking, we found that one of the arm massagers wasn't working anymore.....And guess what, they made it all ok - they replaced the sensitive part - all without COST! Now I know many of you out there would say that yeah that's what they HAVE to do since they moved it and caused the fault in the machine. But the thing is that, they did it without any fuss, without any issue to me about even paying a portion of the cost or labour charges, ANYTHING! And the thing actually cost quite a bit!
All you need to do to contact them is to write in to them via their website - and they'll call you back soonest.
So there you go - FIVE Major Reasons Why I Love OSIM.
1. It's easy to contact them
2. They are professional and efficient
3. They understand the services you require as an OSIM 'shareholder'
4. Their chairs are expensive yes, but they do also offer reasonable pricing for other services.
5. Their chairs are DA BOMB!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
NO Resolutions
Why do people lie to themselves??? If they really had the balls and gumption and willpower to make a change in their lives, they don't need to wait til a new year to state, hand on heart, that they are going to , , (sorry, watched 'Obsessed' on BIO last night....Hehehhehehehe....
So, for me, it's just tell myself I'm going to exercise on Tuesday and Thursday nights cos Wednesday nights are for American Idol Season.....Latest....and swimming with hubby on Sun morning. Other than that, I shall do what I can.....
Of course I didn't start today cos...you know...I attended a Press Launch and reached home at almost 9pm. So.....
So, for me, it's just tell myself I'm going to exercise on Tuesday and Thursday nights cos Wednesday nights are for American Idol Season.....Latest....and swimming with hubby on Sun morning. Other than that, I shall do what I can.....
Of course I didn't start today cos...you know...I attended a Press Launch and reached home at almost 9pm. So.....
TEEK Brasserie Lot 10
Today I attended a Press Launch at Teek Brasserie on the Rooftop of Lot 10. It was quite nice. I especially loved the rounded sofas and their table stands which looked like layers of meat stacked one on top of the other but a bit wonky to align with the quirkiness of the place. It's not really quirky though, but the sofas lended it that persona while the rest of it looked pretty conventional.
The food there is good and I Likee.....especially the Pan Seared Scallops which are apparently 2 for RM24.....but yum! The restaurant serves a mixture of Western and Eastern dishes and a 'Sar Hor Fun' goes for like RM32 so that gives you an idea of the price of the place. Probably good for a once in a while but not too often cos I don't see it having THAT much appeal to keep people going back for more. There is a bit of a drinky, hang out feel to the place that will probably put off the real food connoiseurs. Teek and the nearby club Rootz belong to the YTL Group so I got the message that the quality is there if you're willing to pay for it - not really prices of an arm and a leg but definitely pricier.
The h'or deouvres served that I liked tonight included the curry chicken pau which had very nice curry chicken (with santan) which I seldom go for, and the minced chicken salad was ok, there was also this very special spring roll dipped in passionfruit puree which was cool!!!!! The spring roll was filled with pieces of mango I think but it was different and very refreshing. And I really enjoyed the way the food was presented.
Someone asked for coffee, which I didn't have so can't say if they serve good coffee. But for you peeps who enjoy your cappucino - Starbucks in SS2 and Secret Recipe in Giant Kota Damansara serve them well.....in fact, the last time I went - the coffee was the only thing I really enjoyed in Secret Recipe! :(
Btw, Starbucks does not have an ISO Rating right???? Cos the Cappucino in the Penang and JB City Square Mall outlets were KRAPPPP!!!!
Toodles!
The food there is good and I Likee.....especially the Pan Seared Scallops which are apparently 2 for RM24.....but yum! The restaurant serves a mixture of Western and Eastern dishes and a 'Sar Hor Fun' goes for like RM32 so that gives you an idea of the price of the place. Probably good for a once in a while but not too often cos I don't see it having THAT much appeal to keep people going back for more. There is a bit of a drinky, hang out feel to the place that will probably put off the real food connoiseurs. Teek and the nearby club Rootz belong to the YTL Group so I got the message that the quality is there if you're willing to pay for it - not really prices of an arm and a leg but definitely pricier.
The h'or deouvres served that I liked tonight included the curry chicken pau which had very nice curry chicken (with santan) which I seldom go for, and the minced chicken salad was ok, there was also this very special spring roll dipped in passionfruit puree which was cool!!!!! The spring roll was filled with pieces of mango I think but it was different and very refreshing. And I really enjoyed the way the food was presented.
Someone asked for coffee, which I didn't have so can't say if they serve good coffee. But for you peeps who enjoy your cappucino - Starbucks in SS2 and Secret Recipe in Giant Kota Damansara serve them well.....in fact, the last time I went - the coffee was the only thing I really enjoyed in Secret Recipe! :(
Btw, Starbucks does not have an ISO Rating right???? Cos the Cappucino in the Penang and JB City Square Mall outlets were KRAPPPP!!!!
Toodles!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wearing a Pashmina
Ok, I'm trying to research how to wear a pashmina or wrap or scarf on youtube....How difficult can it be? I can't seem to find a nice pretty way to wrap the pashmina around my shoulders and keep me warm at the same time! Anybody got any ideas?
Kamensk-uralskiy, Sverdlovsk
I just saw this on location on my Live Traffic Feed - Kamensk-uralskiy, Sverdlovsk....so cool!
I'm reaching poeple from around the world! Let's find out something abou the place shall we? (OOOoooh, my life must seem so weird/different to this person!)
"Hey there! If you ever come back, leave me a note and tell me if life where you are with its own concerns and issues is the same as all the way over here in KL, Malaysia, ok? DEAL?"
Kamensk-uralskiy is in Sverdlock, Russia!!! I've always wanted to visit Russia! It's one of the fastest growing cities in the area and its main economy/industry is cast iron smelting/foundry works.
One of the interesting things about it is that in the New Year when it gets to freezing, they build ice towns and ice figures there - including Chinese Zodiac Animals! I'm an Dragon - can you build one of me???
COOL!
I'm reaching poeple from around the world! Let's find out something abou the place shall we? (OOOoooh, my life must seem so weird/different to this person!)
"Hey there! If you ever come back, leave me a note and tell me if life where you are with its own concerns and issues is the same as all the way over here in KL, Malaysia, ok? DEAL?"
Kamensk-uralskiy is in Sverdlock, Russia!!! I've always wanted to visit Russia! It's one of the fastest growing cities in the area and its main economy/industry is cast iron smelting/foundry works.
One of the interesting things about it is that in the New Year when it gets to freezing, they build ice towns and ice figures there - including Chinese Zodiac Animals! I'm an Dragon - can you build one of me???
COOL!
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