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Majolica Majorca’s Story Writing Contest!
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Hoo Rah Ray! Majolica Majorca has just launched a story writing competition! And there’s awesome prizes to be won!
Here’s how to participate!
- Write a short story of not more than 300 words.
- The story has to be about your magical journey with Majolica using these 4 products:
1) Skin Remake
2) Mascara/Lashbone
3) Autoliner
4) Jewelling eyes
- The prizes are:
1st prize: $500 worth of Majolica Majorca products
2nd prize: $300 worth of Majolica Majorca products
3rd prize: $200 worth of Majolica Majorca products
Contest ends 30th November! Winners will be announced on 2nd Dec. For more details, check out the MJ FB page or you can head over to the NAC (Ngee Ann City) showcase.
I’ve decided to write my very own MJ story! I wonder if the other Majolica Majorca blog ambassadors are doing it too… Hmmm.
Here’s mine!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. All her life she had wanted to be beautiful but unfortunately she felt that she was born plain. She traveled to many places and met many people who claimed able to make her beautiful but they all proved unsuccessful.
One day, she heard a rumour that in the land of far far away, was a magical place where one could be transformed to be a fair beauty by the 4 almighty ones.
She immediately set her way to the land of far far away. It was hard getting there, for the place was full of obstacles but yet she persevered. She took days, spent countless of money to get her way there.
She managed to reach the land of far far away and found the 4 almighty ones.
Lady Skin Remake made Jo fair with a smooth flawless complexion. Jo skipped around in delight and went on to search for the next almighty one..
Princess Jeweling Eyes waved her magical hands and swished around Jo and soon, Jo had big beautiful eyes!
Prince Perfect Autoliner stepped right up to Jo after Princess Jeweling Eyes was done and said “Majolica Majorca!”. Jo’s beautiful eyes were more defined and he had given a beautiful smokey eyes look.
Jo skipped in delight and went off to find the last almighty one..
She soon found Sir Lashbone who was busy enjoying a cup of tea. He seemed annoyed at first but after she explained her quest to him, he decided to help her.
He gave her long lashes to help frame her beautiful eyes and Jo felt complete.
The 4 almighty ones bid her farewell and told her to spread the good name of Majolica Majorca to help other ladies in their quest for beauty.
Hope that you guys enjoyed my little short story! Remember to submit your own too!
All the best!
What does your sleeping position say about you?
Saturday, November 20th, 2010
How do you sleep? Do you sleep on your back, on your side or just sprawled over the bed? Here’s my tongue in cheek “anyhowly” personality by Doctor nadnut!
What does YOUR sleeping position say about you? by – Doctor nadnut!
The Foetus position.
“People sleeping in this position ah, always act very tough infront of other people. But acherly ah, they just want to be protected by others. Act tou
gh only nia but actually very sensitive and scared. Like durian lor. Outside pokey pokey one but inside very the soft!”
The Yearner Position.
“Dunno why everywhere else write as if people in yearner position veryvery lonely lor. See the hands stretched out? Macam want someone to hug. Someone pls throw her a bolster!” suspicious or cynical lor. I think people who sleep in this position
The Starfish position.
“Everywhere else hor write that these people sleep in this position are very good lor. Good listeners, very helpful and don’t like to be centre of attention. I say nonsense! Obviously these kind of people not very considerate lor. Take so much space. Confirm very noisy also cause sleep on back more prone to snore!”
The Prayer position.
“Similiar to the foetus position. I think people sleeping in this position do not feel well wor. Either they are very cold or they are feeling sick! Very poor thing leh!”
The Sleeping Beauty position.
“This one ah, must be very demure, and well mannered. She try to sleep using as little space as possible and see hor, the hands? Must be don’t move around a lot!”
The Freefall position.
“It is said that hor freefallers are outgoing, brash and very thickskinned. But I dunno leh? I see the position macam the people do not like confrontations and wants to just siam their problems hor?”
Aiyah, this is just what I think by observing their sleeping patterns wor. Anyway, Doctor nadnut thinks hor, no matter what ever sleeping position you sleep in, just remember to be comfortable to enjoy a good night sleep. Sleep in something comfy, keep cool, have the aircon/fan on, use Whisper Overnights if you’re having your period and lotsa pillows! I must surround myself with a crazy amount of pillows and stuffed toys. And I can’t sleep well without my favourite stuffed toy.
What’s your sleeping position like? And what can’t you sleep without? Tell me!
Ask CLEO/nadnut.
Saturday, October 17th, 2009As part of one of our challenges during my Cleo Guest Editor stint, we had to pose questions and answer them ourselves.
All five of us had to have questions from beauty, fashion, sex & men, health and career. I won this challenge and had the chance to do a video segment for CLEO.
Here’s my questions for Ask CLEO! I had lots of fun doing them.. perhaps I should consider doing more of these in future… If you have any questions, leave them down and perhaps I’ll answer them if I can. 
Beauty
Q: I’ve always wanted to try eyeliner but there are so many different types! What would you recommend for an eyeliner newbie like me? HELP! – Sophia, 18
A: Eyeliners are an important part of makeup. It helps define the eyes, making them more prominent and help enhances one’s looks. There are many different kind of eyeliners, the more common ones being pencil, liquid and gel eyeliners and each of them have their own strong points.
A pencil eyeliner is simple to use and easy to control whereas a liquid liner would help create a more dramatic look but would require a lot of practice and a steady hand. A gel eyeliner is easy to apply and is good for smokey eyes. For beginners, try using a pencil or a gel liner till you have mastered the art of lining.
Fashion
Q: I’ve got a wedding dinner to attend after work next week. Could you recommend me an outfit that I can use from day to night? – Pamela, 25
A: There are many different versatile outfits that you can consider wearing. You can consider wearing a wrap dress as it will be sophisticated for both work and the wedding dinner. However, if you were thinking of going in a dressier outfit, try wearing a tube or sleeveless dress coupled with a smart cropped jacket for work and then later remove the jacket and let your hair down for dinner. Do not forget to accessorise!
Sex & Men
Q: My man is too aggressive in bed, how do I slow him down without spoiling the mood? – Sandra, 22
A: One of the mistakes made during sex is being too aggressive. Granted that some couples may feel the excitement with fierce sex but not everyone feels the same way. Here are a few tips and tricks you can consider to tame your tiger.
The soft approach: Slow and steady
Instead of rushing things, take it slow instead. Tell your man that you’ll like to try something different, light up some candles, give him an oil massage and just take your time. Let him know that taking it slow does help with making sex last longer and is more enjoyable. Remember that you have all of the time in the world.
The hard approach: Teaching him a few lessons
If telling him doesn’t make him listen, how about being in control? Dress up in a hot teacher outfit and have a little sexy role play. Drum into him that you are to be worshipped and treated with utmost care and if he is still too aggressive, the wooden ruler is there for a reason. Most men have a fantasy about teachers and being tamed, and perhaps this might be the time to spank some sense into him.
Health
Q: I have been snoring for ages and it’s embarrassing! What can I do to stop snoring? – Alessa, 23
A: Snoring is actually more common than you think. Take heart in the fact that you are not the only musician in this symphony. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, 50 percent of adults snore from time to time. Snoring can occur from numerous reasons: Allergies, nasal congestions and sleeping positions. Try sleeping on your side as sleeping on your back causes snoring due to the fact that gravity pulls the tongue down to the back of the mouth and limits the air passageway. Other suggestions would be to limit the intake of alcohol and clear your nasal passages.
If you snore due to the fact that you always suffer from allergies, sinus, colds and asthma, try using Breathe Right. They help open up your nasal passages which help to relieve nasal congestions. Breathe Right is available in all Watsons and Guardian Pharmacies.
Career
Q: My boss has been asking me out for drinks after work to discuss about work constantly. How do I maintain a professional working relationship without crossing the line? – Crystal, 26
A: While going out with your boss after work to a pub to discuss about work may seem like an innocent thing, it may set some tongues wagging in the office. Gossip may damage your professional image and may even end up in disastrous results. Try maintaining a professional relationship by reducing the number of after work meetings and if you really can’t avoid after work meetings, try suggesting holding the meetings at the office especially if it is just the two of you.
And if you’ve done everything but are still unable to change the venue, do watch your alcohol intake. Do consider the effects of drinking too much; you might lose your inhibitions or say something you may regret. Keep a clear head by limiting the amount you’re drinking or if possible, order a mocktail instead.
What’s up B?
Sunday, August 30th, 2009I love wasabi. i love that brief instance where it hits you, leaves you breathless and brings tears to your eyes.
Her silent cries.
Thursday, June 4th, 2009She hugged herself and teared silently in the dark. She couldn’t make any noise or she’ll be punished.
She had to be good or she’ll get whipped once again. She shivered in fear, she wondered when would she be fed for it has been some time since she last ate.
She wondered if death would be better than this pitiful life she led. But the lord said suicide was a sin and she’ll never be forgiven. But why wasn’t the lord punishing those people? He had let them sin many times and yet she was the one suffering and it was never them.
She dreaded every moment when she would have to take her turn. Her cries were always ignored and she was always forced. If she had yelled for help, she would get a lashing that would hurt for days. But if she had remained silent during the act, she would be cursed and spat on.
She always thanked the lord when she wasn’t chosen by them. It must be a sin wishing that they called the other girls instead of her. She wondered every night why had her parents left her here. Was money that important to them? Did they know that she would have to suffer this fate every other day? No wonder the lord said that money was the route of all sin. She cursed them for every day she had to hurt.
Suddenly she heard footsteps. She prayed that it would be someone else, anyone else but her.
Then the door opened.
It was her turn. She teared silently in the dark and she wished for death to pass her soon.
My six word story.
Saturday, May 16th, 2009During one of the Open Room sessions that Ogilvy organised, one of the speakers Arti left a great impression on me.
Basically, she mentioned that a good writer is one who communicates clearly. To cut to the chase, information is to short and sweet. Understood by everyone. She organised this activity by asking us to come out with a story with 6 words and cited an example from Ernest Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
We each came out with our own within a minute and mine was:
Alcoholic checks into rehab. Drank more.
After the whole session, I was on a roll. I kept coming up with 6 word stories, some which made sense and some which was totally nonsensical.
Anyway, here I am sharing the rest of my 6 word stories. It’s all said in jest, so please do not be offended. Not intended to anger anyone okay!!! DISCLAIMER OK!
For sale. Condoms. Never got laid
Retail therapy soothes. Now broke. Depressed.
Saw butt crack. Am now blind.
Boring lecture. Everyone yawned to death.
Out of toilet paper. Used sock.
Spamming plurk right now. Karma rising.
Plagiarised articles. Contract still got renewed.
I’m going to australia tomorWOW! So?
Bald man bought comb. Everyone wonders.
Hot guy sighted. Creamed in pants.
Had sex. Condom broke. Now pregnant.
He left. Goodbye and good riddance.
Fell asleep during meeting. Even snored.
Extremely fat man farted. Everyone died.
Saw a hello kitty vibrator. Purr
My feet really hurts. New shoes.
And one by ching chong boy: Date on diet. Makes me fat.
Now, try doing a few! Share with me your six word story 
And here’s the latest one.
Who to vote? nadnut, of course!
The colour Red.
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Red.
The colour of passion. Blood flowing thru my veins. The anger i feel.
I poke a needle in your veins and you’ll bleed for me.
You’ll bleed because that’s the only way you know how to show me that you care and you feel.
Now the question is…
If I really do not care about how you’ll feel, would you still bleed for me?
“My Not So Secret Lives ending”
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009It has been some time since I’ve entered a contest thus I have decided to give this one a go!
I’m entering the Not So Secret Lives contest, if you’re curious to what this is, read this!
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24 March 2009.
It has been a month since Ellie’s last check up and it was time for her next checkup. In other words, the moment of truth awaits.
We were back in the DSC clinic. The same feeling was there, anticipating, not knowing, the sombre Ellie, a side that I hardly saw before this whole AIDS escapade. I held her hands, comforting her, telling her that no matter what happened, I’ll be there for her. Ellie was a bunch of nerves. She kept fidgeting and her eyes were blood shot. She looked worst for wear.
What made it harder was the fact that Cameron had totally disappeared on her. He had refused to pick up any of her calls or reply her messages. The only news she had of him was through his Facebook status, which didn’t say much. I didn’t tell Ellie that Cameron was actually asking about her from Trey. He had mentioned firmly that he can’t trust her again after what have happened and I thought it would be too cruel to tell Ellie that.
While we were waiting for her number to be called, I decided to ask Ellie what I’ve been thinking about for the whole month.
Me: Ellie, you know I’ll never judge you for whatever you did before right?
E: Yes, JesseBean, you have been a terrific friend. Thank you for always being there.
Me: Remember our last time here?
E: Sadly, yes.
Me: You mentioned that you slept with your last boyfriend a month ago? What gives? Weren’t you with Cameron then?
E: I was too ashamed to tell you this… I think I slept with him.
Me: You think? What do you mean?
Turns out during one of Ellie’s havoc clubbing nights, she met The Ex at Double O and both of them got too sloshed due to the fact that their mutual friends kept making everyone drink. (I knew it. Cheap drinks are horrible! They make everyone greedy as it’s cheap and good!)
Ellie woke up in The Ex’s bed naked and she didn’t remember anything. She snuck away before he woke up and left. She had been keeping it a secret from both myself and Cameron as she felt too ashamed to tell us. I hugged her. I understood how it was to get drunk and not know what was going on, after all I myself have gotten drunk a few times during our chalet parties. I felt so bad for Ellie. If she did cheat on Cameron, it was unknowingly. But in the end, it was no excuse, she should have never let herself get to that stage of drunkenness. Ellie had called The Ex recently and he had said too that he did not know if they had slept together. But the fact that Ellie was naked and he was too and that there was no condoms in sight, he thought better to write her name down under his sex partners list, just incase. I should have been there with her. I would have taken care of her and we wouldn’t be in this sucky situation right now.
Ellie’s number got called and she left looking at me tearingly. I was biting my nails waiting for the results while texting Trey.
Me: Baby, I’m at the clinic with E right now. Did C check in with you?
T: Yeah he did. He’s worried sick about her.
Me: Sigh. They were so perfect together, I hope things work out fine for them.
T: As much as I hate to admit it, I think they did have a good thing going. C seems to be softening. Let me know once the results are in ok?
Me: Will do. Text ya in a bit.
The door then opened. I could have sworn that it felt like time just stood still for a while. Ellie walked out trembling. I looked into her eyes and for once, I couldn’t read them. She hugged me and burst out crying. In my head I was thinking “Please don’t let it be, please please please!”.
She sobbed away mumbling something and I patted her back. It suddenly dawned to me that she was mumbling something that sounded like the word negative.
I grabbed Ellie and shook her and asked her about her results. IT WAS NEGATIVE! We hugged and started jumping like those stupid cheerleaders that we have always mocked about. I texted Trey the happy news and he immediately texted Cameron.
As we walked out of the clinic, Ellie got a text from Cameron. “I’m sorry I wasn’t there. Heard the news. Congrats. Take care.”
She started crying again. I told her it would take some time for Cameron to come to terms about the maybe-cheating-incident. I hugged her and we headed back home, Ellie to get some much needed rest after losing days of sleep worrying about the result and me back to meeting Trey.
While cuddling with Trey later, we spoke about sex. After the scare about Ellie, Trey and I decided to take things slow. Despite feeling horribly inclined to do the down and dirty everytime I was with him, we had to really control ourselves. I want sex to be special between us and I wasn’t emotionally ready despite my body screaming yes yes yes!
This wasn’t a game, there is no need to rush to the finishing line. I’m glad that Trey feels the same way and we’re gonna wait.
And we will.
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