Just An Ordinary Girl

Photo By: Elin Chow

Last day of 2018. What can I say about this year? I guess it is pretty mundate since nothing much happens, which can be a good thing too.

I have not accomplished much this year. It is always hard for me to achieve the resolutions I set for the year. So I decided not to waste time on making resolutions this year and just let nature takes it course.


So, in 2018, my husband and I finally moved into our own little home. To be honest, it is a challenge for us to repay the housing loan every month, but I believe that everything will eventually become better as time goes. The most importantly thing is, we are really happy to finally have a place that we can call our own (well, the house still belongs to the bank, but it will become ours eventually).

We have not been able to travel much this year since we spent quite a huge part of our savings on house renovation. It was a great investment that I will not regret since it is really cozy and comfortable even though it left us so much poorer.


But I am glad that we still managed to travel to Phuket, Langkawi and Singapore this year. We enjoyed the trips very much because what matters the most to us is that we are together.


It was fun to be a 'tourist' back in my home country because this allows me to see Singapore from a different perspective. I really appreciate the cleanliness and safety of Singapore. It is fairly easy to travel around in Singapore due to the well-connected public transportation systems. Well, I did not only realize these today. I only start to appreciate more after living in Malaysia for so many years.

But I do not regret my decision. There are many challenges and uncertainty but my heart is so much happier now. I am happy and thankful for everything I have now even though I would not earn as much as in Singapore. Anyway, we enjoyed spending christmas in Singapore after so many years. The christmas decorations were so beautiful!


In 2018, I finally get to watch JJ Lin live concert in Kuala Lumpur. This was also the first concert I had ever watched in my life. Even though the ticket prices were crazy, but it was worth it afterall.

In 2018, I managed to meet some new people and made some new friends. But at same time, I am surprised to realize how fast people can change. It is sad but I guess this is just part of parcel of life. People change and without any reason, they just become strangers. But I am glad to meet and know friends who are worth cherishing.

In 2018, I also started to go to the gym on a regular basis, mainly because I wanted to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Constant exercise has improved my stamina as well as endurance.


I have a very memorable birthday celebration this year. This year, I received roses from my husband for first time after being together for 7 years. He also brought me to Thirty8, a fine dining restaurant to celebrate my birthday.


So, this is basically my highlights of 2018. Ended my 2018 with a steamboat session at home. I am grateful for every good things that happened this year. Thank you everyone who made me smile in 2018. I wish that 2019 will be a good year for you all too.

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Photo By: Elin Chow
Official Website: https://www.littleflowerhut.com.sg/

Flowers are perfect for any occasions. It is a great way to give a pop of colors to your home and make someone feel appreciated and truly special. I am happy to receive flowers in a glass vase from the Little Flower Hut the moment I arrived at my hotel in Singapore. This is one of their new product for 2019 and it is so beautiful. Totally brighten my day!


The Little Flower Hut is a Singapore online florist that provide same day flower, hamper and gift delivery service at no additional charge. Started in 2010, the company is one of the leading florist in Singapore, offering over 1000 flower arrangements and hamper selections to fit any budget and occasion. Be it birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, funerals, Mother's day, Valentine's day, housewarming or graduations, there is definitely something for that occasion.

The Little Flower Hut is open 24/7 to serve all your gifting needs. Surprise your loved one with roses and flowers on Valentine's day, anniversaries or Mother's day. Provide love and support to a family member or friend grieving the loss of a loved one with funeral flowers. Celebrate a baby's birth with a gorgeous baby hamper. Regardless of the distance and destination, the company is always available to send your love and care for you.

All flowers from the Little Flower Hut are sourced from reputable farms worldwide and only the best and freshest ones are delivered to the recipients. Some flowers like gerberas, hydrangeas, roses lilies, orchids and tulips are flown in daily to ensure its freshness and are hand-arranged with care.


However, if your recipient is not a fan of flowers, or you are looking for a gift that will last more than a few days, the Little Flower Hut also offers a decent selection of gifts baskets, hampers and balloons suited for different occasions.

If you are looking for something customized, the Little Flower Hut will also be happy to accommodate any types of need and budget. You can drop them an email or give them a call at +65 6503 9720.

Sending flowers does not have to break the bank, Well, at least when you send it with The Little Flower Hut. The company offers a few selections for people with a limited budget. Please check out their weekly picks for below SGD $50 nett.


There are various delivery options such as same day delivery, express delivery, on-the-dot delivery, before 10 am and after 10 pm for you to choose from. The standard one is same day delivery, which is only available if you order before 4 pm. You can pick a most convenient time slot to have the flowers or gifts delivered to your loved one. The only downside is you are not able to choose a specific timing for delivery.

For last minute order, the Little Flower Hut also offers express delivery at an extra charge and delivery will be made within 3 hours upon confirmation, from 9 am to 4 pm. However, please note that this option is subjected to availability and the company has the right to turn down the request if they do not have enough manpower.


Other than that, the Little Flower Hut also offers the most easy and convenient way to send flowers and gifts to someone that you care. Simply order via online, sms, email or call them and they will do the rest for you.



Show someone your love and care with one of their flowers or gift baskets to make them feel truly special today!

No monetary compensation was received for this review and all opinions expressed were my own. Thank you Little Flower Hut for the lovely flowers. 

Photo By: Elin Chow
Official Website: Majestic Hotel 
The minute we walked into the lobby, we were impressed. It is immensely grand and majestic, with stunning crystal chandelier, black striped marble flooring and an enormous flower arrangement as the centerpiece. On one side of the lobby, you will find Contango, a luxuriously designed contemporary restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.


Contango is probably one of the most popular and renowned hotel buffet in Kuala Lumpur, boasting a diverse range of international cuisines, ranging from Western, Indian, Chinese,Thai, Malay to Japanese, as well as a 2,000 capacity wine cellar.


The price for the weekday buffet dinner is RM 115 nett per person, which is pretty affordable. You will get to enjoy a free flow of wine and beer at an additional RM 70. But parking was a little expensive. It was a flat rate of RM 15 per entry and you will need to get the parking token from the reception before you leave.


The restaurant is spacious,with an ability to accommodate up to 250 diners. Tables were big and well spaced out to ensure a good level of privacy. The ambience was also very comfortable and relaxed, which makes it great for friends and family to gather.


Featuring open concept kitchens and live cooking stations, diners will get the opportunity to watch chefs at work. Most of the food that are served at the buffet were cooked to order to ensure their quality and freshness.

Dessert Station



The eye-catching Dessert Station is located right at the entrance of Contango - probably to lure visitors to the buffet. The Dessert Station is loaded with an impressive selection of sweet treats, from cakes, macarons, crumbles, tarts, eclairs to puddings that are sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.


All the desserts are kept chilled inside a chiller instead being displayed out in the open to ensure taste, texture and appearance are maintained. But there is nothing in particular that stand out. Other than cakes and pastries, the Dessert Station also offers free flow of made-in-house ice creams.There are 12 unique flavors to choose from and I have difficulty deciding which one to eat. I tried both the Yam and Vanilla flavours. They were delicious and not too sweet.

Fruits & Juice Station

The Fruits Station offers limited selection of fruits like watermelon, honeydew and pineapple, as well as a variety of fresh juices.

Fresh coffee and tea are also available -  Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha. Simply place your order and the barista will make it for you. Just in case the barista is not around, you can also make it yourself with the coffee maker machine.

Italian Station

The Italian Station features a Pizza Oven and Churrasco Grill. Pizza were served fresh out of the oven. It was crisp, delicious and well-done. You can even customize your own pizza based on your liking and the chef will baked it right for you.

The Churrasco grilled beef , on the other hand, was disappointing. The meat was hard and dry, which was definitely not a delight to eat.

Salad Station

The Salad Station features a variety of cold cuts and cheese, as well as fresh veggies. You can make your own salad at this station based on what you like.

Bread Station

The Bread Station offers a few different kinds of bread for bread lovers.

Japanese station
Among all, the Japanese station excites me the most, featuring an array of  fresh sashimi, sushi, shioyaki, soba, tempura, soup and an assortment of side dishes.


The raw fish offering included Salmon, Tuna, Tako and Butterfish, all served on ice. The sashimi are very fresh and almost melt in your mouth.


Other than Sashimi, the Japanese Station also offers a decent selection of fresh Nigiri and Makimono. Sushi size was perfect and the rice was also well-seasoned. The sushi were very popular as they get snatched up fast but they are always replenished quickly.


The Japanese Station also serves two kinds of tempura, but I find the quality a bit lacking. It was a little too heavy and soggy.


Among all, I love the Salmon and Saba Shioyaki the most. In fact, it was my favorite dish from the Japanese section. It is a very simple yet delicious dish where fish is cooked on a grill with salt only. Perfectly grilled, the fish is crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside.

Pasta station

The Pasta Station allows diners to personalise pasta by choosing their own pasta style and sauce. Options available are Aglio Olio, Carbonara, Tomato Sauce and Bolognese. You will have pick up the type of pasta and sauce you want and the chef will cook it for you within minutes. I have only tried their Spaghetti Carbonara because I wanted to save my tummy space for other dishes. It was was really delicious. I really love the sauce because it was simply thick and creamy.

Seafood Station

The Seafood Station, on the other hand, is really disappointing. There is a very limited selection of seafood with only Bamboo Clams and Mussels on offer.. My husband was really disappointed because there was no oysters or prawns, at least on the day we visited. I believe this is the only 5-star hotel buffet that does not offer oysters in their menu.

The Bamboo Clams were not a delight to eat. They were not thoroughly cleaned and there were a lot of sand. Very disappointed!

Indian Station



The Indian Station offers an array of curries and a few classic Indian dishes. I tried their roti canai, which was really good. Freshly made, it was soft, fluffy and non-greasy. The curry chicken was tasty as well.

Overall, the food were well-prepared and well presented. The selection was pretty extensive and the chefs were prompt in replenishing the food. But somehow, we feel that the service needs improvement. Even though the servers were prompt in clearing the empty plates and refilling our empty glasses with water, they lack friendliness and enthusiasm.



Other than that, we enjoyed dining at Contango. Each dish is freshly prepared and cooked with the freshest ingredients. We left the restaurant well-fed and satisfied.

Photo By: Elin Chow

A few months back, I received a Zoreya makeup brush set from Tandlelove, a new online store started by a very good friend of mine. So she asked me whether I would like to try out this set of brushes that she brought in for her store. Of course, I said yes.






The Zoreya makeup brush set comes with soft, high quality leather cylinder case that is strong and durable to use. Besides being compact and easy to carry around, the case also protects the brushes from damages. But most importantly, it looks beautiful on the makeup table because girls love pretty things.

Inside the pink-colored gorgeous case, you will find 12 professional makeup brushes to meet all your basic makeup needs. Here are the list of brushes included in the set.

#1 Large Powder Brush
#2 Duo Fibre Brush
#3 Angled Contour Brush
#4 Foundation Brush
#5 Tapered Blending Brush
#6 Shader Brush
#7 Large Shader Brush
#8 Angled Shading Brush
#9 Blending Brush
#10 Angled Brow Brush
#11 Lip Brush
#12 Brow & Lash Brush


Made with high quality synthetic hair, the brushes all come individually and nicely wrapped without any kind of smell. The brushes are 100% cruelty free and are absolutely beautiful, featuring rose gold ferrule atop a baby pink handle to match the pink leather case. But unlike some baby pink handles that may sometimes look a bit too girly, this one looks really elegant and pretty. Just in case you do not like pink, this brush set is available in white as well.


Other than this, I also received another 7 piece travel makeup brush set from Tandlelove, which comes in a white leather pouch instead of a case.


The quality of the leather pouch is pretty good and without any bad smell. It is a good handy size that is just perfect for travelling. The leather pouch helps to keep your makeup brushes organized, ensuring that you will never lose them in an oversized bag.
The travel set comes with the following brushes:

#1 Powder Blush Brush
#2 Blending Brush
#3 Large Shader Brush
#4 Medium Shader Brush
#5 Angled Brow Brush
#6 Brow & Lash Brush
#7 Concealer Brush

Instead of pink, this set of brushes feature beautiful white handle and rose gold ferrule. The brushes look very classy and elegant, and is available in navy blue as well.

The conclusion? Each of the makeup brushes I used did a good job in applying my makeup. Boasting silky soft bristles, both the Zoreya brush set have included all the essential tools for me to do my makeup from start to finish. It is a fantastic choice for make-up lovers to beginners and professionals alike.