tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36264763730361123852024-03-13T18:08:30.068-07:00Beauty BlogKhairul Rizalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447479301680105560noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-15032296687180185162016-01-08T08:02:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.148-08:00Brow and Lip Embroidery at BrowArt Studio<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br />Nowadays it seems like every other girl have had eyebrow embroidery done! It is a beauty trend that is catching on like fire as women everywhere realise they don't have to wake up with bare brows that they have to spend 15 mins drawing perfectly...<br /><br />Some days you can do a great job in 5 mins and you strut around like MY BROWS ON FLEEK YO.<br /><br />Other days...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://41.media.tumblr.com/7261098908afbef6fbf4ed38457e5cbc/tumblr_npfhqbR4jI1s97ngko1_500.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oops</div><br />Brows are really important because they frame your face - I mean, there is an entire website dedicated to how horrific <a href="http://celebswithnoeyebrows.com/" target="_blank">celebrities will look like without eyebrows</a>. hahaha!!<br /><br />Drawing the perfect pair of brows is difficult because not only do you have to figure on what suits your features and face shape, you have to pluck/shave your own brows to said shape, find the perfect eyebrow pencil (and cry when it gets discontinued), and after finishing one side, make sure the other doesn't look too different.<br /><br />Not everyone has the skills or time for that.<br /><br />But of course, a lot of people also fear... <i><b>What if I get eyebrow embroidery and I hate it?? It is forever!!</b></i><br /><br />Don't worry, firstly, it won't last forever as the ink does not go in as deep as traditional tattoos on skin. Most brow embroideries last 1-2 years.<br /><br />Secondly, you will be able to choose your eyebrow shape before the embroidery process, it is not like someone just tattoos you while you are unconscious!<br /><br />Personally, for me, many salons have approached me for eyebrow embroidery sponsorship before, but I never went for it.<br /><br />The reason is that I'm always either with blonde, pink or purple hair, and my brow colour changes which each hair colour. When I'm blonde, I use an ash blonde pencil and I bleach my brows. When I have pink hair, I use dark brown. When I have lilac, I use an ash grey pencil.<br /><br />But I've finally decided to take the plunge and just do a default light brown colour! I reckoned that if I'm blonde I can just lighten it with foundation and brown suits purple and pink fine.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And so off I went to <a href="http://browartstudio.com.sg/" target="_blank">BROWART STUDIO</a>!!<br /><br /><br />First, I met with BrowArt's embroidery artist Jenny, who did hundreds of eyebrows before with 10 years of experience.<br /><br />We did a consultation for me. The raging trend for brows now are Korean brows which are full and straight, so she drew that on for me to try. I didn't like it because it simply doesn't suit my face.<br /><br />And so I opted for something that is close to my natural shape. The end tips of both my natural brows are sparse, so she filled those areas up.<br /><br />Sorry cannot find any photos of my bare brows wtf... I forgot to take a photo before Jenny drew on me and I can't find any in my photo library because I usually will draw my brows and I don't usually take photos of myself without makeup. O_O So yeah no before pictures sorry!!<br /><br /><br />After my brow shape is decided, numbing cream is applied!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5KWydho5e2hH5VxJjjJ65mftbY3CO_kZIzUjO-xd7xofEfTZ_EJ_qvwMQjNXAJx1IR2kj6MCJnFXr9JGHMwNUjIY0Q-rQoxIZ2NIdzqau6r_WBetbiR-JkT-JgraUkhMqGehHcSnfU4/s1600/IMG_5195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5KWydho5e2hH5VxJjjJ65mftbY3CO_kZIzUjO-xd7xofEfTZ_EJ_qvwMQjNXAJx1IR2kj6MCJnFXr9JGHMwNUjIY0Q-rQoxIZ2NIdzqau6r_WBetbiR-JkT-JgraUkhMqGehHcSnfU4/s1600/IMG_5195.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I wait for it to take effect for a while, then Jenny starts...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDJyx3jDZaJ1yYN3qblPk3-kEKdLDS3NY-kFJw_1fj8Kudq3VULJn5MfQtO_uKPWOjwd7k86XXMXXiTwJ9fxYxiTqNPFcDDD5cxRkkBkmSz5bevR-ZDTHeSDzTU0UjOwBVGAe-M-brJg/s1600/IMG_5197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDJyx3jDZaJ1yYN3qblPk3-kEKdLDS3NY-kFJw_1fj8Kudq3VULJn5MfQtO_uKPWOjwd7k86XXMXXiTwJ9fxYxiTqNPFcDDD5cxRkkBkmSz5bevR-ZDTHeSDzTU0UjOwBVGAe-M-brJg/s1600/IMG_5197.JPG" /></a></div><br />She uses a thin, fine blade to imbue the ink. BrowArt's ink is imported from Korean and my colour was specially mixed for me!<br /><br />Don't worry, they use really good numbing cream and it was not painful! At certain areas I felt a bit of discomfort like if someone is scratching me. If you feel pain, just ask Jenny for more numbing cream.<br /><br />Nowadays people all go for 3D brow embroidery, which involves using a thin, fine blade and not the traditional vibrating tattoo needle.<br /><br />The effect is drastically different:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEukJT7OijVBUbZKiWSFbD2EPDwv_SysPtGE_08oNJsKh1kF0HK1WiIrFpgVW2jRRkDbODazmZWg13iZ4b3ewdsrfyn-tmtBsnp_mLo4NUY3ixofnCjpP08Hw6Xa6QFtONjNDVe7Ey3Ds/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEukJT7OijVBUbZKiWSFbD2EPDwv_SysPtGE_08oNJsKh1kF0HK1WiIrFpgVW2jRRkDbODazmZWg13iZ4b3ewdsrfyn-tmtBsnp_mLo4NUY3ixofnCjpP08Hw6Xa6QFtONjNDVe7Ey3Ds/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When you observe very very closely, you can see which are the tattooed "hair" and which are my real brow hair.<br /><br />Her strokes are more obvious in pictures, but I f someone is just looking your face, they almost can't tell and it's super natural!<br /><br />The horrible ONE PIECE greenish tattoos that aunties in the past used to do that defined eyebrow embroideries are a thing of the past!!<br /><br />Nowadays eyebrow embroideries don't look like that anymore and neither does BrowArt's ink fade to a horrible green.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cY36Oo7xXirwCokbmjWdzC7nmbWgiEa0zFhTbJ9_ou6olCD-MqN5oTfdRIG7mImsHJoMk_7gn8lR0-ps4EE06A-uP_xOCxQ8lzfCGmeC9OnEwy16tW8IUGAI8YN6eIGP3W3_RHuMnLo/s1600/IMG_5209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cY36Oo7xXirwCokbmjWdzC7nmbWgiEa0zFhTbJ9_ou6olCD-MqN5oTfdRIG7mImsHJoMk_7gn8lR0-ps4EE06A-uP_xOCxQ8lzfCGmeC9OnEwy16tW8IUGAI8YN6eIGP3W3_RHuMnLo/s1600/IMG_5209.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">End result!! Love it!!</div><br />After the embroidery, it is natural for the brows to look a little harsh. The ink will scab over and fall off, leaving a lighter colour.<br /><br />For a few days I walked around with more severe looking brows, but nothing bad. The skin around the brows will also be dry, but BrowArt will give you a cream for that.<br /><br /><img src="https://igcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t51.2885-15/e15/11324945_379085312297160_629539755_n.jpg" /><br /><br />Here's an after picture!<br /><br />I also did Lip Embroidery with BrowArt!<br /><br />Personally, I've always hated my natural lip colour because it has this brown tone which I feel clashes horribly with my light hair. So I ALWAYS have lipstick on.<br /><br />Some years back I did lip embroidery at some shady salon and it was so horrifically painful. After that the lips looked a bit orangey brown to add insult to injury. #%^@!$* Lao niang paid money for it some more!!! ANGRY!!<br /><br />So I thought... Nothing can be worse than the colour I had, so why not give it another try? Jenny said it is painless.<br /><br />I did my lip embroidery with them twice, the second time being the touch up: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8mDUJApMKSKkLwVF7I-CSZQaV5ZAD8frT6HZd6f0TQ_fJ3kv2-1QAcHllwV750xAsnfQV_QW3AQdSJThVfIrPytCStDXTE96yT7vN50AaMaVpV_P7lNG6jCqR5SAdTUs6_-Y3IuE1_Q/s1600/DSC01274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8mDUJApMKSKkLwVF7I-CSZQaV5ZAD8frT6HZd6f0TQ_fJ3kv2-1QAcHllwV750xAsnfQV_QW3AQdSJThVfIrPytCStDXTE96yT7vN50AaMaVpV_P7lNG6jCqR5SAdTUs6_-Y3IuE1_Q/s1600/DSC01274.jpg" /></a></div><br />After the first embroidery, my lips looked more pink and less brown. The above is the picture!<br /><br />Just like the brows, numbing cream is first applied on the lips, and a gauze is inserted into your mouth.<br /><br />During your consultation you can tell Jenny your lip concerns, and she will choose and mix a custom ink colour for you.<br /><br />And so she started...<br /><br />It is really zero pain at all wtf!!! I don't understand how the previous time can be so painful and this time no pain at all?? I almost fell asleep!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTjrPZgSliZcsBG7TR3d2ti7lWtJp1dKM7knzV3pbNC9qUYr3NcOKFIjWuO_TO31C7e0g27J5sBMXYv6l6RPWvxU2Rt8gqWQcF_N0ZZLZbI9DyU62Wi1AGTMMpKkkG78_uR0Tox-j1_o/s1600/DSC01286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTjrPZgSliZcsBG7TR3d2ti7lWtJp1dKM7knzV3pbNC9qUYr3NcOKFIjWuO_TO31C7e0g27J5sBMXYv6l6RPWvxU2Rt8gqWQcF_N0ZZLZbI9DyU62Wi1AGTMMpKkkG78_uR0Tox-j1_o/s1600/DSC01286.jpg" /></a></div><br />The ink colour is this fluorescent neon pink but don't worry, it won't turn out like the ink! Will be much lighter.<br /><br />The recovery for the lips is however not as smooth as the brows. My lips got really swollen for the next 2 days, and extremely dry after that for 2 weeks. I have to keep applying the gel that BrowArt gave me.<br /><br />I also have to give fair warning to anyone planning to do lip embroidery that the results are not super drastic. Do not expect to achieve Diva Von Teese's red lips because due to the natural colour of your lip's skin, it can never be that intense.<br /><br />For me, personally, I just wanted to change my orangey-brown hue to a more pink colour. The change is subtle but good enough for me.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV2wJA-4UguvcjhIvZXuhplshMOcqKp9_qDO2GJjkS90u_iRvjVZuhRsC901BiBB4ribD9GO-rNKNCqafVwsjo56ZnkuiQ1B47vW6IITC4PMdVbSRGAGgxYLhAlF2PlJUgaWd1VT_NuM/s1600/IMG_7939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV2wJA-4UguvcjhIvZXuhplshMOcqKp9_qDO2GJjkS90u_iRvjVZuhRsC901BiBB4ribD9GO-rNKNCqafVwsjo56ZnkuiQ1B47vW6IITC4PMdVbSRGAGgxYLhAlF2PlJUgaWd1VT_NuM/s1600/IMG_7939.JPG" /></a></div><br />I literally took this photo with no makeup as I am writing this entry so you can see after a few months this is the end result!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Here is BrowArt Studio's details:</b></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Address: 112 Katong, East Coast Road #01-17 </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm everyday </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact No.: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:6702%200768/98244400" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">6702 0768/98244400</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: enquiries@browartstudio.com.sg</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/browart_studio/" target="_blank">Instagram page</a> has more before and after photos!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HERE IS THEIR <a href="http://synad3.nuffnang.com.sg/gtrack/click/14590" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a>!!</b></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-61173736624679895332015-12-11T09:49:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.167-08:00My Double Eyelid Surgery with Beverly Wilshire<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br />If you follow me on snapchat (id: Thexiaxue) you would know that about a month ago I did my double eyelid surgery! Here is the blog post about my latest plastic surgery journey!<br /><br />As I mentioned on my Dollywink post, I have double eyelids but they are tapered and low. So I always put on eyelid tape whenever I have makeup on.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclNsfz8YXWAJTDVvh8D-Y-dwGfN5cb1lNorxWrnEV-BMxgr3HtaRAhyphenhyphenuxUxgdVQAL86RW1BSOHIwlL9IdmrxLuhAZyt2074nJ7yqdhCF3bBlJXZ8g4Wl6jewIOmqH6UaCP_jc-8-vTj0/s1600/P1140169.jpg" /><br /><br />You can see the difference with tape and without.<br /><br />I've actually gone through eyelid surgery before in 2010 - you can see the post <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2010/06/lateral-canthoplasty-blepharoplasty-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>. In 2010, I did the sewing of eyelids** and the cutting of the outer corner of my eyes.<br /><br />That surgery was terrible. Like so so so so bad. The surgeon was a China guy who can't even speak English. It was extremely painful. I had a shot of LA under my eyes that felt like it pierced into my eyeballs and what's worse is that I knew I had to go through it again for my other fucking eye. Pain scale 9/10.<br /><br />After the surgery, I realised that both my eyeballs suffered trauma and both my eye whites became a very scary red colour, from multiple burst blood vessels in the eyes.<br /><br />The redness which made me look like Lord Voldemort incarnate lasted for MONTHS. When confronted, the centre told me it is normal, but it is only now that I've been told it means the surgeon was very rough with my eyes and this is not normal at all. <br /><br />Then it came to the removal of stitches. I cannot begin to say how fucking painful it was. It was truly the most painful I've ever felt in my life, even worse than the LA jab into my eyeballs.<br /><br />It was an inexperienced nurse removing the stitches for me, and she kept tugging at the threads around my sore and tender wounds. She tugged and tugged and still the stitches didn't come out, so the ordeal lasted over half an hour. It was half an hour of pure torture and I cried and cried and begged her to stop but she just kept saying it's about to be done. I was actually yelling and when it was finished I couldn't stop crying. And since I have a super high threshold of pain, when I say this is 10/10 painful it means it really is. <br /><br />All these would have perhaps been worth it if my surgery made my eyes any nicer, BUT IT DIDN'T.<br /><br />There was <i>NO DIFFERENCE</i>. I know in the blog post I linked I said it looks better but after the swelling went down, the eyelids become low and tapered again (as evident in the photo above) and I didn't feel the outer corner incisions made any difference.<br /><br /> So I just used eyelid tape afterwards and didn't bother anymore.<br /><br />Then Beverly Wilshire approached me interested in a collaboration, so I gave them a visit.<br /><br />Their centre is located in Johor Bahru, a 10 min drive from the causeway so it is very convenient for Singaporeans to go to.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is Beverly Wilshire?</b></span></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre (BWMC) is a multi-award-winning integrated beauty medical centre that sets the standards in cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine (non-surgical and laser treatments), and healthy ageing (wellness and regenerative therapy) in the Asia Pacific region. The centre offers a comprehensive range of established cosmetic procedures, aesthetic treatments and health services, allowing the provision of a holistic approach to its three core specialities.<br /><br />BWMC is backed by registered and board-certified plastic surgeons. All cosmetic and aesthetic procedures are performed by highly experienced and qualified doctors in world-class operating theatres using the latest FDA approved medical equipment.</blockquote><br /> In short, Beverly Wilshire is a plastic surgery centre, but they are more than just that.<br /><br />Being situated in Johor Bahru, Singaporeans might feel a little apprehensive but all my doubts disappeared when I saw their centre.<br /><br /><br />The centre is HUGE and occupied most of the second level of the building.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DBocXew04YRvFCW7hbrktrFS7K110di9Xt23MiCZKPUPdh6LDw0jUkrWPlm9aqbIGja4rZ_8v3VyJfcQHQOBfxDqsKZwtuVfZGiBOZYq0KoAOYjUAYC-XRWu9nnVnjmMjRB17vnyDHQ/s1600/icpic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DBocXew04YRvFCW7hbrktrFS7K110di9Xt23MiCZKPUPdh6LDw0jUkrWPlm9aqbIGja4rZ_8v3VyJfcQHQOBfxDqsKZwtuVfZGiBOZYq0KoAOYjUAYC-XRWu9nnVnjmMjRB17vnyDHQ/s1600/icpic2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Everything inside is very posh, newly renovated and clean.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZ48TqAOjVzgLeIeT-x3z6kEQ6z1SpYIwaWIn5KjNcKrz8dtFSjxWvAX8c8w-b0MIwLvmNKBkct-HTGNp1E4Tj62S4z4gjlke1Kv-Nf8rwNauez1tTLHQbjw_XcVA0TXuvozkP8ffDwI/s1600/example2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZ48TqAOjVzgLeIeT-x3z6kEQ6z1SpYIwaWIn5KjNcKrz8dtFSjxWvAX8c8w-b0MIwLvmNKBkct-HTGNp1E4Tj62S4z4gjlke1Kv-Nf8rwNauez1tTLHQbjw_XcVA0TXuvozkP8ffDwI/s1600/example2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguk2rrDllM__c9LzencKWe5Qfpc0uaiStoA6u8w85axGBS1FC6bZkW5Lxwa6SOg1aDrvF8ApPuwU3yPKTX3xBa0eaGcUWtAVimdUIzxNJXNKT_P9NFvXvK50tljOlN58qXX5I7WJZCOEs/s1600/example3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguk2rrDllM__c9LzencKWe5Qfpc0uaiStoA6u8w85axGBS1FC6bZkW5Lxwa6SOg1aDrvF8ApPuwU3yPKTX3xBa0eaGcUWtAVimdUIzxNJXNKT_P9NFvXvK50tljOlN58qXX5I7WJZCOEs/s1600/example3.jpg" /></a></div><br />The centre actually has its own wards for patients to rest after surgery. They are fully equipped and very comfortable, with many nurses around.<br /><br />The surgery room is also within the centre and they have their own professional anaesthetist.<br /><br /><br />Singaporeans may not have heard of Beverly Wilshire but they are an established name in Plastic Surgery in Kuala Lumpur. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGmo070hOgmGou9glixC9F52c7VCKJ-mKnjZqCKbchwMOIclPnKime9I2xUDE0MAyOlNEVPEjZRuP9htbpz8Mvy_pKATiEBJYDbva1XmZnNV-bLutClNqXypmVVdBS8_8vySSi-bCVoE/s1600/example1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGmo070hOgmGou9glixC9F52c7VCKJ-mKnjZqCKbchwMOIclPnKime9I2xUDE0MAyOlNEVPEjZRuP9htbpz8Mvy_pKATiEBJYDbva1XmZnNV-bLutClNqXypmVVdBS8_8vySSi-bCVoE/s1600/example1.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>BWMC won many awards before, including a very prestigious "International Cosmetic Surgery Clinic of the Year" - competing against clinics AROUND THE WORLD.</b></span><br /><br /><br />Cheesie actually went to their centre for a <a href="http://cheeserland.com/2013/07/botox-and-fillers/" target="_blank">review</a> back in 2013. Many celebrities actually go to them for treatments!!<br /><br /><br />Their JB branch, which I went to, is newly opened.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHRcwGsChAOlnoJUFqLLSeOE7vj_maIuazNfxRwozUSl-9L5UVCkevDTUjVRXqBoPlHwSHECZ7GY-p67rD9z0Pfr7ELI_GspSIpmPM7ua2gPD65e_K3xBzEizZSR770JoNNXVLgB4WtQ/s1600/example4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHRcwGsChAOlnoJUFqLLSeOE7vj_maIuazNfxRwozUSl-9L5UVCkevDTUjVRXqBoPlHwSHECZ7GY-p67rD9z0Pfr7ELI_GspSIpmPM7ua2gPD65e_K3xBzEizZSR770JoNNXVLgB4WtQ/s1600/example4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's Yutaki and me at the centre.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7skv9l30cWoyhP9kO2Ne29G9xGFXaztxPi9e-HIbkK-Deqz555KogmKFu-70_uQqI1UY188s8LN_wpkv0jym22KeOsav_6fdTSXJ2b6flm7VtRQk9qgu_M5FW90OQnNEqDo66qSuLTx8/s1600/icpic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="579" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7skv9l30cWoyhP9kO2Ne29G9xGFXaztxPi9e-HIbkK-Deqz555KogmKFu-70_uQqI1UY188s8LN_wpkv0jym22KeOsav_6fdTSXJ2b6flm7VtRQk9qgu_M5FW90OQnNEqDo66qSuLTx8/s640/icpic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yutaki and I consulted with Dr Lawren Lee, who does aesthetic procedures such as botox or fillers.<br /><br /><br />Next I consulted with <a href="http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com/doctors/dr-david/" target="_blank">Dr David Cheah</a>, whose full name is really very full: <b><i>Professor Dato Dr David Cheah Sin Hing</i></b>. He sure damn sian when he got to fill up forms with his name.<br /><br />Seriously he has so many prefixes to his name that I don't know which one to call him to be the most respectful... is it Professor or Dato or Doctor? (Answer seems to be Professor)<br /><br />Anyway, obviously Professor Cheah is super experienced and he was so very patient when I was consulting with him.<br /><br />At this point I actually didn't want to do any invasive surgery (Mike sure don't allow) but Yutaki kept convincing me to do my eyes.<br /><br />I went home and talked to Mike about it and also my mom... Surprisingly enough my mom said yea the eyelid tapes are actually quite obvious so she thinks I can go ahead and do this one.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29CQJNA2pQuVP4mB0vol4zhRhrRbdVHDnGCvsyncnwHMrxToJGO9u7_jiPMP5dfkaXG2ospAvH-4B_oYwWko1vT2okmayt0vCqp9kI-Tx1KG46JoWxK0KT5twfW3KdK0mt8rQxReekBk/s1600/P1080956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29CQJNA2pQuVP4mB0vol4zhRhrRbdVHDnGCvsyncnwHMrxToJGO9u7_jiPMP5dfkaXG2ospAvH-4B_oYwWko1vT2okmayt0vCqp9kI-Tx1KG46JoWxK0KT5twfW3KdK0mt8rQxReekBk/s1600/P1080956.jpg" /></a></div>Sometimes, after I remove my eyelid tape one eye still has the thick eyelids and the other the low tapered version. It looks so uneven and ugly lah... This can last for days so I look damn weird without makeup.<br /><br />Mike didn't want me to do the surgery but I explained to him about the uneven-ness and since it is a pretty simple surgery he allowed me to go ahead with it.<br /><br />And so I decided on cutting double eyelids and also epicanthoplasty, which is the cutting of the inner corners of the eyes!<br /><br />Just now I mentioned that I did sewing of double eyelids before in 2010. For those of you who don't know, there are two types of double eyelid surgery - <b>Sewing and Cutting.</b><br /><br />Sewing is the less invasive of the two. It involves simply weaving a thread through your eyelids. It is reversible, but might not be permanent.<br /><br />The cutting method involves actually cutting out a wedge of skin/fats in your eyelids. It is permanent but takes a longer time to recover.<br /><br />Since the sewing method did balls for me, I decided this time to do the cutting method. Prof Cheah also suggested epicanthoplasty because he said the inner corners of my eyes needed to be cut to achieve parallel eyelids.<br /><br />************************<br /><br />The day of the surgery came. Sorry no pics because I was put in scrubs and wheeled into surgery room pretty much immediately.<br /><br />I ate lunch normally (phew wasn't asked to fast), had a last consult with Prof Cheah about what I wanted for my eyes, and he begin to mark the spots on where he was going to cut etc...<br /><br />I was told I was to go under "twilight surgery", which I have never done before. All of my other surgeries were done under Local Anesthesia so I was fully awake for them.<br /><br />I was asked to ingest a pill that will make me sleepy. After that, they gave me an injection on my arm that wasn't painful. This was supposed to be the sedative.<br /><br />OMFG I LOVE THIS SEDATIVE SO MUCH.<br /><br />Like immediately a feeling of relaxation, happiness and peace spread into my body. The last thing I said to Professor Cheah was "This is wonderful, I can no longer feel my body aches." and he laughed.<br /><br />Subsequently I suppose he started on the surgery. I felt absolutely no pain. My body felt too heavy to move but my mind was still wide awake. I was in a warm state of bliss and I found that being on the sedative was like lucid dreaming. I could control my thoughts to be happy like imagining unicorns and even thinking about Dash being cute and it was so nice. I know this post is supposed to be about the eyes and I know you want to see the end results but omg seriously the surgery process was just so enjoyable.<br /><br />I now know why people get addicted to drugs lol... Externally I could hear everything that went on in the surgery room, including Professor Cheah listening to English oldies while operating (which I enjoyed as well lol). I remember thinking that I hope the surgery lasts longer because I was having so much fun. Hahaha<br /><br />Anyway this was a far cry from my previous traumatic surgery wtf.<br /><br />It was only after the surgery that they put me in the ward and I actually fell asleep. I woke up and could see clearly with no impaired vision but I felt a bit groggy.<br /><br />Prof Cheah told me the surgery went great and he is very pleased with the results. He also said it was a difficult surgery to do because the China doctor's old threads were still in my eyes and he had to remove them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_4NzmnZWVbd2oH-7TW5-pVp39nnXfi41d2RXflcwQNP3Ma9u1hkmTZ-LUSigga4h0JbXCYSbIsCWapsUmiGGlYs9xqKD-a_ez6II-jSstbYg2aogFry0a8K_OMUppDZZf3yU9hX7pUw/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_4NzmnZWVbd2oH-7TW5-pVp39nnXfi41d2RXflcwQNP3Ma9u1hkmTZ-LUSigga4h0JbXCYSbIsCWapsUmiGGlYs9xqKD-a_ez6II-jSstbYg2aogFry0a8K_OMUppDZZf3yU9hX7pUw/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then he showed me the stuff he took out from my eyes: The old threads and bits of fats/skin from my eyelids. I politely declined taking these home.<br /><br /><br />I felt absolutely zero pain around my eyes. They were the tiniest bit sore but it was nothing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXiCv4lf72KaOxJkWj_uJhbcr_ZqPGFN3MwOl55rnFe0CoR6zcfsY6FrQrKIoUbjyxe9QCmDLuUaIHnMkL-feGypqREsyrkxHoajfGn5rI2WoHWvOnfAp4Gy72X2eycrcFFJV4iSwv-s/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXiCv4lf72KaOxJkWj_uJhbcr_ZqPGFN3MwOl55rnFe0CoR6zcfsY6FrQrKIoUbjyxe9QCmDLuUaIHnMkL-feGypqREsyrkxHoajfGn5rI2WoHWvOnfAp4Gy72X2eycrcFFJV4iSwv-s/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Immediately after surgery</div><br />The eyelids looked very swollen and I still have stitches in. If you do the same surgery, be prepared to be ugly as fuck for at least 4 days? But ok lah can hide behind sunglasses.<br /><br />I went home, ate some food, played with dash for a bit hiding behind glasses, and slept more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwE6DbkHWFZbQfgkAiSTn3SEzpzP-yRw9phoxDgaFzQ_U_DkEEtgGLULmJlfyD8KFAToIsm2vq9iGM_VLajSFCuGm8LU5AXldJGy0Cs9BoANgIjrbBSJXBIr_Pwjc2FcJtKppxY-gtds/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwE6DbkHWFZbQfgkAiSTn3SEzpzP-yRw9phoxDgaFzQ_U_DkEEtgGLULmJlfyD8KFAToIsm2vq9iGM_VLajSFCuGm8LU5AXldJGy0Cs9BoANgIjrbBSJXBIr_Pwjc2FcJtKppxY-gtds/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is day 3. The little tapes can be taken off after 2 days and Prof Cheah said I can actually put makeup!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAsb11zcQA4VmH606IndNTNFyD-ZZF6QEXegkjREpky8GA3Vl8aazyvMYxfHDpkCGLINXleLmSli01HkumN5f-bikehArHlwxHoD1qDvTEnRyfXqo2VaVgPk6cWvysAPZd3nfli4OZps/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAsb11zcQA4VmH606IndNTNFyD-ZZF6QEXegkjREpky8GA3Vl8aazyvMYxfHDpkCGLINXleLmSli01HkumN5f-bikehArHlwxHoD1qDvTEnRyfXqo2VaVgPk6cWvysAPZd3nfli4OZps/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><br />I think this is day 5 or 6 post op with no eye makeup, and the stitches are still there.<br /><br />I went out for an Urban Decay event and put thick makeup lol...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyRD-LWDJLXP9AlMheV9E_gdb1kxj-FQQwdfi4Bp-jmih5I96nlVZDoMb8w52MpD6LGHCxTCppKV3Rm5sUQOloqz3eVL_Y01lcyrxW_aJBBdrlzeUO_jL4cc-IeX3Tt3tH4ea9Je2saM/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyRD-LWDJLXP9AlMheV9E_gdb1kxj-FQQwdfi4Bp-jmih5I96nlVZDoMb8w52MpD6LGHCxTCppKV3Rm5sUQOloqz3eVL_Y01lcyrxW_aJBBdrlzeUO_jL4cc-IeX3Tt3tH4ea9Je2saM/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here I am squinting in the sunlight as I take a selfie while walking along orchard road. Even though I still had stitches on most people said I didn't really look freaky anymore.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>7 days after the surgery, I went back to Beverly to remove the stitches.</b><br /><br />Due to my previous horrific Saw-worthy experience with stitch removal, I was scared like crazy but it was Prof Cheah himself who removed my stitches, not some inexperienced nurse. It wasn't painful at all!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8TGpOmTdcteXWYuGEzPvVo4tDK8A9xUM8rxRwun9c7_kN0e81qNTBKZGw7aFj5ZQyFzK_qTASap-TcX-2wDRTZxVzQ5Pf_AO04EGl_V1oPGuAzNrXWDnLe7dRDO6JGajCXpGUhCZaZM/s1600/P10809562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8TGpOmTdcteXWYuGEzPvVo4tDK8A9xUM8rxRwun9c7_kN0e81qNTBKZGw7aFj5ZQyFzK_qTASap-TcX-2wDRTZxVzQ5Pf_AO04EGl_V1oPGuAzNrXWDnLe7dRDO6JGajCXpGUhCZaZM/s1600/P10809562.jpg" /></a></div><br />This was taken 1 day after stitch removal. The left is me without eye makeup and the right is only with mascara + a bit of eyeliner drawn at the wings!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUkIJnQy0YodLKM61lTCTeMs9xchSpvT9-p9r_TlVSVG-A9kNh9IhnzE7rrJxudNCs_h8g1Fy4jtUWVU4lUr1117o8XenMBXG3WWfPnAfrSG5R-kDqVB762KTTJI8ytAgwrCiRvmoIAg/s1600/unnamed+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUkIJnQy0YodLKM61lTCTeMs9xchSpvT9-p9r_TlVSVG-A9kNh9IhnzE7rrJxudNCs_h8g1Fy4jtUWVU4lUr1117o8XenMBXG3WWfPnAfrSG5R-kDqVB762KTTJI8ytAgwrCiRvmoIAg/s1600/unnamed+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is so super crazy!! In the past, my eyelashes always point obstinately downwards. Even if I curl them like crazy, I can never achieve this wide-eyed effect, which is why I usually don't bother with mascara and just go with falsies.<br /><br />Now however, due to the skin being cut and sewn higher, the eyelashes point upwards and look so long when mascara-ed!!<br /><br />You can still see that the eyelids are a bit swollen still, and Prof Cheah said they will go down even more. The inner corner takes a long time to heal and till now, 1 month after the surgery, they are still a little bit lumpy. But this is normal and it can barely be noticed unless someone looks really closely.<br /><br />Photos 1 month post op with makeup: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN100xBt5hyphenhyphenECLHC0jTPRXXW67iSBr8iC8MTYbB7DCEaLRZhN1n8z4bl5tEpTsgSLXLU7OitqT4AvLTVXmw6f82ftOuhktbY15gfPdB2U4OYwrsWjhYfjUxFfgCwoMYP9W7aMQkZo3HK0/s1600/example5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN100xBt5hyphenhyphenECLHC0jTPRXXW67iSBr8iC8MTYbB7DCEaLRZhN1n8z4bl5tEpTsgSLXLU7OitqT4AvLTVXmw6f82ftOuhktbY15gfPdB2U4OYwrsWjhYfjUxFfgCwoMYP9W7aMQkZo3HK0/s1600/example5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicga7GCxRMtS8X5AnlVsj9Z-eX9n1n0M7D0-_kVJuOeSDqVM9K_cfPhqRsvl2niRzC4YxCFkyHWmfkRui4m2y-aPugaGH_285VNRmAvey3SuiXjKrHn74wggl4CRijJwNB8yyBsw4BvQ4/s1600/example7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicga7GCxRMtS8X5AnlVsj9Z-eX9n1n0M7D0-_kVJuOeSDqVM9K_cfPhqRsvl2niRzC4YxCFkyHWmfkRui4m2y-aPugaGH_285VNRmAvey3SuiXjKrHn74wggl4CRijJwNB8yyBsw4BvQ4/s1600/example7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-Na0Op_iqGvXd3oXiQFrB3BIfDmhOzUiclf69cfQq6qUy4NDfXpijMJEbyy5UI7P-xKOC5mmhTUjNsbTgJEhN1B6PGlu8zp87nYnvZ-EtvWuVWUSad5plmcPEfIbq-eu4keIGNEovz8/s1600/icpic3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-Na0Op_iqGvXd3oXiQFrB3BIfDmhOzUiclf69cfQq6qUy4NDfXpijMJEbyy5UI7P-xKOC5mmhTUjNsbTgJEhN1B6PGlu8zp87nYnvZ-EtvWuVWUSad5plmcPEfIbq-eu4keIGNEovz8/s1600/icpic3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDKlYMlGRTYJaGJV1JA5ffsW-RiDUWjTrRhWYlma0_i1AqsLVQoJwmw_KQUWsJSjQdyZBXAN7pBtgE1O2GqD7Q_0dH65Y-qiEUWPumDUq7JOwTxsX9zvZtC2whXIC9CFCOhp3q7qdRe4/s1600/P1070300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDKlYMlGRTYJaGJV1JA5ffsW-RiDUWjTrRhWYlma0_i1AqsLVQoJwmw_KQUWsJSjQdyZBXAN7pBtgE1O2GqD7Q_0dH65Y-qiEUWPumDUq7JOwTxsX9zvZtC2whXIC9CFCOhp3q7qdRe4/s1600/P1070300.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">How I wish I have your natural big eyes baby!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzvv-UAKq4aeBz9PTD73UeoArB9iC7eqcvNqdXiAGACyHioALlFGYhdIM0dl_-yN6tB-AKG6jN-W4mNpE_a0iQlPvEhLPsmS6V8-3NFYf_I4VlTKyJbLlgJM03oRTP4vCanlZfdSzDR0/s1600/P1070488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzvv-UAKq4aeBz9PTD73UeoArB9iC7eqcvNqdXiAGACyHioALlFGYhdIM0dl_-yN6tB-AKG6jN-W4mNpE_a0iQlPvEhLPsmS6V8-3NFYf_I4VlTKyJbLlgJM03oRTP4vCanlZfdSzDR0/s1600/P1070488.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>None of the eyes in this post's photos are edited btw.</b></span><br /><br />Very pleased with my eyes now! Thank you Beverly Wilshire and Dr Cheah for making my plastic surgery experience so pleasant.<br /><br />Other than double eyelid surgery, Beverly Wilshire also does many other procedures such as nose jobs, boob jobs, liposuction, etc. Hair grafting is one of their specialties.<br /><br />My surgery costs RM5500 which is SGD$1822 approximately.<br /><br />The centre provides transport for Singaporean patients so you will be picked from home and sent back to your doorstep.<br /><br />If you are interested, this is their website:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com/</b></span></a></div><br /><br /><br />You can also make an enquiry by emailing them at: <a class="ico-email" href="mailto:enquiries.jb@beverlywilshiremedical.com">enquiries.jb@beverlywilshiremedical.com</a><br /><br />Disclaimer: Naturally plastic surgery or any form of surgery poses risks. Please do your own research before proceeding. If you choose to undergo the same surgery as me, understand that since nobody's eyes are exactly the same, the results might differ.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-88411556250313190332015-11-05T10:46:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.209-08:003M Hot, Cold and Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser Review<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br />Our human body is 60% made up of water.<br /><br />We should drink 8 big glasses of water everyday to replenish our fluids, and drinking enough water makes us healthier, more beautiful, and even less likely to fall sick!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://fareastfling.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/561.gif" /></div><br /><br />So it is pretty obvious that water is important to us... But water is just water, isn't it? Unlike teas or sweetened drinks, there aren't much choices when it comes to water. The water we drink at home is just... plain water.<br /><br /><br />I'll be honest. I know most people don't do this, but all my life I've drank my water directly from the tap! I know it's safe-ish because I never fell ill from drinking tap water, but I never did any research on whether it's good to do that or not.<br /><br />When I was told 3M was giving me a water dispenser, I wasn't very impressed. I thought it was just a filter I had to attach to my tap or some troublesome jug I had to keep refilling.<br /><br />The day of installation came:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI8ng3J26zImGWB-WGmcDiYAwMaKfk3C-L58HKKKLnS1y-Iqe0zfGl4fl1Aa29AExQQE-fT_eYQrQKInboSgRSGW7zIRJ-bUXyQ9r7lD3GpUhZFqv1BHUwvT7hlzRViKa5-YzkK2rcv8/s1600/DSC05021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI8ng3J26zImGWB-WGmcDiYAwMaKfk3C-L58HKKKLnS1y-Iqe0zfGl4fl1Aa29AExQQE-fT_eYQrQKInboSgRSGW7zIRJ-bUXyQ9r7lD3GpUhZFqv1BHUwvT7hlzRViKa5-YzkK2rcv8/s1600/DSC05021.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I led the installation guy into my kitchen...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQkW5pFi96WDietgMudt5458DWG1axB-7MzNAn-AWnmnHi2biIO71wyhDSAs2JbLxBP8wjiJUoFPy21-3mIn2Erdglyxz82jwxmHiRzeiizSaXhDjGpeeq4YfRBCV9hDjdh-2ngViSZg/s1600/example1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQkW5pFi96WDietgMudt5458DWG1axB-7MzNAn-AWnmnHi2biIO71wyhDSAs2JbLxBP8wjiJUoFPy21-3mIn2Erdglyxz82jwxmHiRzeiizSaXhDjGpeeq4YfRBCV9hDjdh-2ngViSZg/s1600/example1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here he is, taking apart my drawers. I was actually quite surprised because well... it isn't just a filter on my tap, or a jug! The drawers had to be taken apart because a tube had to run directly from my water supply to my 3M Table Top Dispenser.<br /><br />The tube was running under the cabinets so it won't be ugly and visible.<br /><br />It looks very messy because my kitchen top has so many items... Of all the things there the one I hate the most is the stupid kettle which you can see is silver and black.<br /><br />I had refused to buy a kettle. I don't like drinking hot drinks so I don't often use hot water. But if I needed to, I either put water into a pot to boil or put a mug into the microwave. The principle of buying an external appliance for making hot water just offended me because seems so medieval that there shouldn't be an extra apparatus occupying my kitchen top space for it. Nor should I be spending any money buying a KETTLE!<br /><br />However, having a kid meant making milk and hot water is needed. Frustrated with my obstinate refusal to invest in a kettle, my mom brought one from her house, and it is semi broken with scorchtape on the wire. A bit hazardous. And it's so ugly and takes up so much space and it's so scary like anytime can scald people who touch it accidentally.<br /><br />ANYWAY I WANTED TO SAY MY KETTLE STORY BECAUSE I CAN NOW FINALLY GET RID OF IT!!!!!!!<br /><br />I AM SO HAPPY!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3qUcmQ2VhU4RlqruiR6n2nElHP5vzAFAgAedxbq6lGYyQ2uK-azmoBNk6HSpiB3zRbCSlU2yMUl38m3RbVNUA7XiFY8njWtkO2WVeANJzz9Uk0-JDGStX05Rvykq6brkQVdwaPQr4X4/s1600/aDSC05016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3qUcmQ2VhU4RlqruiR6n2nElHP5vzAFAgAedxbq6lGYyQ2uK-azmoBNk6HSpiB3zRbCSlU2yMUl38m3RbVNUA7XiFY8njWtkO2WVeANJzz9Uk0-JDGStX05Rvykq6brkQVdwaPQr4X4/s1600/aDSC05016.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My 3M Hot, Cold and Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser is neatly installed!!</div><br /><i><b>Although this is an advertorial, I just want to say, 100% truthfully, that it is probably one of the most used items in my house, by everyone in the family... and we all LOVE IT TO BITS!!!!</b></i><br /><br /><br />True, this is not the sexiest sponsored item I've received. But it is indeed very very useful and practical. It has truly won me and the family over.<br /><br /><br />Here's why:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">1) Clean, filtered water</span></b></span></div><br />Remember just now when I said water is just plain water... Well, that's not correct. There are many different grades of water.<br /><br />I have said just now that I always drink water directly from the tap. I may have no qualms about risking my health, but I most certainly refuse to subject my toddler to the same.<br /><br />That meant that if I needed to fill up Dash's water bottle for the day, I had to first boil water then put the water somewhere for it to cool. It wastes both time and space.<br /><br />Now, I can let him have safe and clean water directly from the 3M Table Top Dispenser because it dispenses room temperature water! I can make his milk and fill his cup during meal times with water I know is safe for him!<br /><br />Using 3M miniaturization technology in the 3M AP2-G filter,<br /><br /><b>- chlorine taste and odour,</b><br /><b>- lead and volatile organic compounds which are believed to lead to health risks</b><br /><b>- sediments as fine as 0.5 mircons</b><br /><b>- 99.95% of Protozoan cysts (not quite sure what this is but it sounds bad)</b><br /><br />all of the above are gone from the tap water I would otherwise be drinking.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The 3M Table Top Dispenser is the ONLY dispenser in the market that is BPA free! </b></span><br /><br />Most parents won't let their babies drink out of milk bottles that aren't BPA-free, so if you are intending to buy a dispenser for child-use, take note of this!<br /><br />Additionally, the 3M Table Top Dispenser comes with an ultra violet light system that sterilises the filtered water by 99.99%, removing pathogenic bacteria.<br /><br />It is also very easy to change the filter, there is no need to service the machine.<br /><br />You may be surprised to learn this because 3M is known for stationary... But they do have 75 years of filtration experience!!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>2) Cold water, immediately whenever I want it</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbnJk1JI7cRLH4EwOdRuNL8exd9DwakqN6fwJ1RNDqR0SAZLehmMeT7dFTKgi3xNJT6YB5Jdegz9FQzuUg4koKBR7HsJzv_lYYsZeA5r8zHMeYUeDf3LoY7o7ssAcUAok1-AWBcX27AY/s1600/DSC05035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbnJk1JI7cRLH4EwOdRuNL8exd9DwakqN6fwJ1RNDqR0SAZLehmMeT7dFTKgi3xNJT6YB5Jdegz9FQzuUg4koKBR7HsJzv_lYYsZeA5r8zHMeYUeDf3LoY7o7ssAcUAok1-AWBcX27AY/s1600/DSC05035.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The 3M Table Top Dispenser dispensing cold water. It is immediate and very cold!!</div><br />The husband and I are both fans of ice cold water. Before the 3M Table Top Dispensercame into my life, Mike used to get his cold water from a filtered jug.<br /><br />He doesn't like drinking tap water straight from the tap, so he fills up this big jug with a filter on it, then he puts it in the fridge.<br /><i><br /></i><i>I USED TO HATE THAT JUG.</i><br /><br />It takes up so much valuable fridge space. It is also too heavy for me to carry properly, so when I try to pour water out of it I always spill. It also makes Mike mad if he finds his jug empty, which meant that out of courtesy I should refill the stupid jug if I drink out of it. Seriously, it's way too heavy and cumbersome for me to do that, so I rather just leave him to his jug. If I'm not utilizing it, all the more it makes me irritated that it is taking up my fridge space.<br /><br />As a result, I often resort to using ice cubes (also troublesome to refill), or just drinking room temperature water which I don't like as much. This also made me drink less water because when it's not cold it's not as tasty.<br /><br />BUT CONFETTI BECAUSE NOW MY COLD WATER PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED!!<br /><br />Now, whenever I want, I can fill my cup with crisp, cold, clean filtered water, and drink to my heart's content. <br /><br />We have thrown away that irritating jug. The husband cannot stop praising the 3M Table Top Dispenser, and every guest that comes to my house loves it. Some have even remarked that the cold water is just the right amount of cold and wanted to get their own.<br /><br />I use the cold function every single day.<br /><br />See the blue button there with the water droplet? Simply press it and out comes filtered room temperature water instead if cold is not your thing.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3) Hot water</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_NMhyphenhyphenOWJ7sWROo6DSNxQY_huMOVou6Fb-4ZsRwjaQ5cZmwpj_-PfETeBc6s5GiUnVZKFYTJ8pwXGD621Z-crhFLrgTUeyM3M8nWEt-UF65Z2NhtcBjnVKoc3DFDdvCpYeriplQ4G8-0/s1600/DSC05039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_NMhyphenhyphenOWJ7sWROo6DSNxQY_huMOVou6Fb-4ZsRwjaQ5cZmwpj_-PfETeBc6s5GiUnVZKFYTJ8pwXGD621Z-crhFLrgTUeyM3M8nWEt-UF65Z2NhtcBjnVKoc3DFDdvCpYeriplQ4G8-0/s1600/DSC05039.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Want to make a cup of coffee?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcu2V2HWt5d6Q4QbCm55TApZdWAisK7VhygCt0LSY631kd45H6OpkadR2nd3UyO1kVcv5Dx2GEAG4deWyOVcvjMmLy8yGLThwDyKAr_CJNn8vn7BihCR6h04RxHLdhUpFcUM69_CywoQ/s1600/DSC05024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcu2V2HWt5d6Q4QbCm55TApZdWAisK7VhygCt0LSY631kd45H6OpkadR2nd3UyO1kVcv5Dx2GEAG4deWyOVcvjMmLy8yGLThwDyKAr_CJNn8vn7BihCR6h04RxHLdhUpFcUM69_CywoQ/s1600/DSC05024.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First press this button, and wait just 1 or 2 mins for the water to boil.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaUEOrAMgF8Med9CUrVEE9kn0xAVq1eW3zi6zTHo45TaXqCjjG6jw6G8NhfZuQ1SkvLBQuAT6yEndRbKz_TFBbm_k6KKSfs-frTKttzlRQLD4peC4JekY6A7ZkIhx0BUfRgJUKu8mzSo/s1600/DSC05049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaUEOrAMgF8Med9CUrVEE9kn0xAVq1eW3zi6zTHo45TaXqCjjG6jw6G8NhfZuQ1SkvLBQuAT6yEndRbKz_TFBbm_k6KKSfs-frTKttzlRQLD4peC4JekY6A7ZkIhx0BUfRgJUKu8mzSo/s1600/DSC05049.jpg" /></a></div><br />And voila! You have boiling hot water! To be extra safe, you have to first press the hot button then press the black rectangle that's behind the cup for hot water to come out. This is to prevent children from any mishaps.<br /><br />The hot water function is also very useful for my family as Mike, my mom and my helper all drink coffee. A bit of hot water is needed for Dash's milk as well.<br /><br />I really really wish I had the 3M Table Top Dispenser earlier! All those times I had to warm water in the microwave to make a water bath to warm up breast milk... This would have made my life so much easier!<br /><br />Oh and I finally threw away the hazardous kettle. YAY!!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">************************</div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In short, I would like to give the 3M Hot, Cold and Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser 5 stars out of 5.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRA5CpHITZKkJ1SdBqmx0RtqqurjhKHSeWe9P4ywqYBrG7M5bO5u91d76NWh3_MHG4z-BYo5LVhncTLngWm9SXnh_YcqQWL-eJwQQfA60F3bgwD4X3quXyYuFBwwfGF_HTFhyphenhypheniW5jrNY/s1600/DSC07499e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRA5CpHITZKkJ1SdBqmx0RtqqurjhKHSeWe9P4ywqYBrG7M5bO5u91d76NWh3_MHG4z-BYo5LVhncTLngWm9SXnh_YcqQWL-eJwQQfA60F3bgwD4X3quXyYuFBwwfGF_HTFhyphenhypheniW5jrNY/s1600/DSC07499e.jpg" /></a></div><br />It is easily one of the most useful appliance I have at home, and everybody in the family LOVES it.<br /><br />In Singapore's hot weather, I always feel so grateful whenever I get home from bringing Dash out to the sweltering park and I can immediately get myself a glass of ice cold water... 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It only takes 30 seconds!<br /><br /><br />Friendly consultants from Jestac, the 3M Authorized Distributor will contact you to inform how you can collect the $50 voucher.<br /><br />If you want to see the actual 3M Table Top Dispenser or try a cup of 3M Filtered Water, you can visit 3M’s Authorized Distributor at:<br /><br /><i>JESTAC PTE LTD</i><br /><i>No.2 Kim Chuan Drive CSI Distribution Centre #02-06 Singapore 547080</i><br /><i>Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm, Sat 8.30am to 2.30pm</i><br /><i>Tel: 6288 8290</i><br /><i>Email: sales@jestac.com.sg</i><br /><br />The 3M Table Top Dispenser is also available at most Selffix stores.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember to like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/3msolarfilm" target="_blank">Jestac's facebook page</a> to get the best promotions!</b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-77092297958698589002015-08-27T10:26:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.225-08:00Dolly Wink Big Eye Make<u>Advertorial</u><br><br>So this is how my typical daily makeup looks like:<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocK88nM1thajNrC4NAPOmJxavGWkazY9SFgwooelUNYz49VtS5-px6hfsZB4I-ZS-GdMRqAJENPtjsZU9qVaIkQS4n3bfMqkAZavl3PKklF8ms5Y8OztO6Iw79GYHwl7FD8ZmLMXvh8U/s1600/DSC01163e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocK88nM1thajNrC4NAPOmJxavGWkazY9SFgwooelUNYz49VtS5-px6hfsZB4I-ZS-GdMRqAJENPtjsZU9qVaIkQS4n3bfMqkAZavl3PKklF8ms5Y8OztO6Iw79GYHwl7FD8ZmLMXvh8U/s1600/DSC01163e.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Chio right hahahahaha</div><br><br>OK, here's the startling difference with only one side of eye makeup done:<br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfWqGOvtNprnS0fk4h4jZvhbaEJxPFlzVWuMW5ndgEmbUCBO3Q6gKTkP3RDwmmPsPZog3BQgD7Ul2s-sVqdY88BObpLVI1EQswKLfhymwU0BoQRXrX40r51l8q2uSy_8NbP7DaD8ifWdo/s1600/DSC01133-Recovered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfWqGOvtNprnS0fk4h4jZvhbaEJxPFlzVWuMW5ndgEmbUCBO3Q6gKTkP3RDwmmPsPZog3BQgD7Ul2s-sVqdY88BObpLVI1EQswKLfhymwU0BoQRXrX40r51l8q2uSy_8NbP7DaD8ifWdo/s1600/DSC01133-Recovered.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">TADAH!</div><br>I didn't photoshop the eye makeup at all!<br><br>Want to know how to do big eye makeup? The Japanese look to dramatically enlarge their eyes and sometimes they use pretty extreme makeup that some people might find too... exaggerated for daily wear. It's a bit weird to go work/school with getai makeup! The key should be to enlarge your eyes, but in a more subtle and natural way.<br><br>Want to know how I did it? Here are the steps!<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Let's start!</b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23KOxHbbkGUSpm29LGW2kAPFTaA2Mj8d-9yO-OIRomzhyphenhyphen4lu24h2mnG_UA6DCoAgkuGFRbUZMvE6Kls9dL5GC501izD12t3oEFD6E-7c7CRXSs8KbpPlAIuorefsescoC8BuBhtp6Iac/s1600/me1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23KOxHbbkGUSpm29LGW2kAPFTaA2Mj8d-9yO-OIRomzhyphenhyphen4lu24h2mnG_UA6DCoAgkuGFRbUZMvE6Kls9dL5GC501izD12t3oEFD6E-7c7CRXSs8KbpPlAIuorefsescoC8BuBhtp6Iac/s1600/me1.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Step 1: Double eyelid tape!!</b></i></div><br>Knowing your own eye shape is important. I was born with single eyelids and since I was young, all the adults would say it's a pity that I didn't get double eyelids when both my parents had them. Hahaha in Singapore during my parents' era got no sense of what is the politically correct thing to say one... In the States if you said monolids are ugly, people will say you are racist against Chinese and try to patronize you by saying that monolids are sexy and exotic. Or they scold you for not loving yourself. LOL<br><br>Well I'm Asian and so I'm allowed to say... I HATED MY MONOLIDS! Of course, this is not to make you feel bad about your monolids if you have them. Go ahead and feel that they are special and beautiful. But I like the whole dolly look and so I didn't like my monolids.<br><br>The reason is nothing racist. It's makeup woes.<br><br>When you have monolids your eyes tend to be hooded. Refer to the picture above for the monolid eye in the square. The flesh above the eye tends to droop down more, obstructing the iris and making eyes look smaller and more tired. <br><br>When you try to apply makeup, eyeliner goes under the eyelids, so you basically can't see any eyeliner or eyeshadow at all unless you put it super thick.<br><br>I was 13 when I first started putting on double eyelid tape.<br><br>In the past, it wasn't so convenient and I had to cut the tape myself. I even used scotchtape to cut costs. LOL!!<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br>I put tape on everyday and one day, something miraculous happened...</b></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When I took out the tape, the DOUBLE EYELIDS STAYED.</b></span></i></span><br><br>I developed permanent double eyelids! I don't know if it's from the regular application of the tape or because I just grew up that way... but it happened. <br><br><br>So why do I still need to use this if I already have double eyelids?<br><br>Because THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOUBLE EYELIDS!<br><br>There is tapered, where the inner corner of the eyelid joins with the eyes, which Koreans prefer.<br><br>There is parallel, where the inner corner of the double eyelid doesn't join with the eyes, which Japanese prefer. Parallel double eyelids are not very common naturally on Asians, but most Caucasians have it.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclNsfz8YXWAJTDVvh8D-Y-dwGfN5cb1lNorxWrnEV-BMxgr3HtaRAhyphenhyphenuxUxgdVQAL86RW1BSOHIwlL9IdmrxLuhAZyt2074nJ7yqdhCF3bBlJXZ8g4Wl6jewIOmqH6UaCP_jc-8-vTj0/s1600/P1140169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclNsfz8YXWAJTDVvh8D-Y-dwGfN5cb1lNorxWrnEV-BMxgr3HtaRAhyphenhyphenuxUxgdVQAL86RW1BSOHIwlL9IdmrxLuhAZyt2074nJ7yqdhCF3bBlJXZ8g4Wl6jewIOmqH6UaCP_jc-8-vTj0/s1600/P1140169.jpg"></a></div><br>On the right is my natural double eyelid, which is quite low.<br><br>Even though it's technically not monolids, the double eyelids are so close to my eyelashes that any eye makeup I put will be obscured partially...<br><br>On the left you can see the effect after applying double eyelid tape! I chose tapered double eyelids for a more natural look, but it is still double the thickness of before.<br><br>You can see the difference in makeup later on. Double eyelid tape is a very important part of my makeup routine and I never go without it!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD31JLYlAxVMm0xsdMHkVHeZGHLvXWaZkyfQxnnLpnSvcUEkxiqTTuihRNzF6A_SIalUvv-eIkiBhBplWqd0r7EX1g8Z2vIGsifEe8_95pHEh9Ao6eoXoS3g_sLq008U35HbR4mNzPqg/s1600/P1140177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD31JLYlAxVMm0xsdMHkVHeZGHLvXWaZkyfQxnnLpnSvcUEkxiqTTuihRNzF6A_SIalUvv-eIkiBhBplWqd0r7EX1g8Z2vIGsifEe8_95pHEh9Ao6eoXoS3g_sLq008U35HbR4mNzPqg/s1600/P1140177.jpg"></a></div><br>Here's how it looks like when my eyes are closed! Barely visible!<br><br>When applying double eyelid tape, remember to not go too close to the inner eye corner where it might cause you discomfort. Otherwise it's super comfy!<br><br><br>Makeup should be applied AFTER the tape is on, because powder on the eyelids will cause the tape to not stay. I tried Koji's eyelid tape and found it to be very long-lasting and comfortable!<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEiAMIFB4NTObKDt9FHr-_ZOqpdhDkbWmyo9teFgETIf-RKS8HZcTRMh_7bRD8stxWbd6Dmi2cUb_wlS09kokoP3wiji7Pl__VUpe2YwUzRfmnZqLBnBeJYbHheG-ILuMMtfOgorfiPE/s1600/mo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEiAMIFB4NTObKDt9FHr-_ZOqpdhDkbWmyo9teFgETIf-RKS8HZcTRMh_7bRD8stxWbd6Dmi2cUb_wlS09kokoP3wiji7Pl__VUpe2YwUzRfmnZqLBnBeJYbHheG-ILuMMtfOgorfiPE/s1600/mo.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Koji's new double eyelid tape is a very very light nude colour, translucent and looks almost visible on eyelids.</div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWl8-TUtmi1FB5UvJzWFdaO4gR_ZnorCokLqsu4DR3FEzkNBWpgNL50JbWvofvsU4rMxohEadAe4VVuvKvkXM4QTz8DjRhUIlLr055RFBGpvnGOiKWJO53CdU2-AoGA2jB1K3pLmRxY8/s1600/P1140162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWl8-TUtmi1FB5UvJzWFdaO4gR_ZnorCokLqsu4DR3FEzkNBWpgNL50JbWvofvsU4rMxohEadAe4VVuvKvkXM4QTz8DjRhUIlLr055RFBGpvnGOiKWJO53CdU2-AoGA2jB1K3pLmRxY8/s1600/P1140162.jpg"></a></div><br>Next I'm applying eyeliner on both eyes, in <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>deep black</b></span></span>. They also have<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;"> brown</span></b></span> available for a softer look.<br><br>I love Dolly Wink's eyeliners!! Not only is the packaging so gorgeous, the liner itself is also very precise, easy to use, and it stays on all day. The control is good so it's easy for novices!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZtS1nUaR2DySKgAagd3u3IiZj7E0t6oqc67zjEFcsDkMQfc86f_G0DZLH2mMnnDg8YarLbeR1j0RkOhSCFd3or8akGSS8Q6tQibBJBilMjHrqrcRwVtOs2TQRxcs-d6JPT24QV7_LYY/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjZtS1nUaR2DySKgAagd3u3IiZj7E0t6oqc67zjEFcsDkMQfc86f_G0DZLH2mMnnDg8YarLbeR1j0RkOhSCFd3or8akGSS8Q6tQibBJBilMjHrqrcRwVtOs2TQRxcs-d6JPT24QV7_LYY/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><br>Done in a minute.</div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyCE7LeTO5YdD6W_4Y57nUck3bW5GvmCvicJ9UKuZ1Rh8Hzpjsv707ZAPnLcDQt7TwwwCnQ6b-FmB_m45jdQQMeHQnG3GNFUyjoPfMvdDhJCIXkcw2jGVHAoPo56moAX5gToFe7Gsd8g/s1600/P1140664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyCE7LeTO5YdD6W_4Y57nUck3bW5GvmCvicJ9UKuZ1Rh8Hzpjsv707ZAPnLcDQt7TwwwCnQ6b-FmB_m45jdQQMeHQnG3GNFUyjoPfMvdDhJCIXkcw2jGVHAoPo56moAX5gToFe7Gsd8g/s1600/P1140664.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the effect! Check out the difference between the two eyes!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3WAjbCNWXg2x-MR3e53RUN_c7geZHv0p5dRTfBDtDA65giRLek238DgDciz1LUUn8KUUnlPxu0s1B67JBlCyqExvUDcZCIa-V3xuyczCf8Xdd4Jm7noE_W9hjSrZVBc484eVS0oG_pc/s1600/DSC01117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3WAjbCNWXg2x-MR3e53RUN_c7geZHv0p5dRTfBDtDA65giRLek238DgDciz1LUUn8KUUnlPxu0s1B67JBlCyqExvUDcZCIa-V3xuyczCf8Xdd4Jm7noE_W9hjSrZVBc484eVS0oG_pc/s1600/DSC01117.jpg"></a></div><br>You can see an obvious difference right? With tape, there are two visible lines, the eyeliner AND the double eyelid, giving it a more interesting look. Without tape, the eye looks smaller and eyeliner is partially covered.<br><br>Of course, you can decide which look you prefer, but I definitely think the higher double eyelids make the eyes look much bigger. Sad news for people with naturally high double eyelids though... There is no tape that can make it monolids even if you wanted to! LOL <br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Next step is Dolly Wink's famous eyelashes!</b></span><br><br>I am using Dolly Wink in <i><b>No. 23. Sweet Girl</b></i>. It is a very simple and natural pair of falsies that anyone can wear, even everyday!<br><br><br>First step to applying eyelashes:<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_wR9YMhJvXHeMuq3aaIhQ_urukx_o0XUH67UDg79K4Cscrn-6WA5xjv8iWIPQ0lTSG8P21TS_xdp6OrroVKx3GNBSeVe6z0e93K9Z7jBK_GcewN3HOjzGbg_bO4rYBFqs8XJEJRJfAM/s1600/DSC01128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_wR9YMhJvXHeMuq3aaIhQ_urukx_o0XUH67UDg79K4Cscrn-6WA5xjv8iWIPQ0lTSG8P21TS_xdp6OrroVKx3GNBSeVe6z0e93K9Z7jBK_GcewN3HOjzGbg_bO4rYBFqs8XJEJRJfAM/s1600/DSC01128.jpg"></a></div><br>Measure the eyelashes against your own eye length and cut accordingly. I didn't cut mine because I like my outer corner to have eyelashes jutting out a little. Makes eyes look longer!<br><br>The special thing about Dolly Wink's eyelashes is that the lash bone is very very soft, and transparent. When you have them on your eyelids they are fluttery and light... No discomfort and it feels like you are wearing absolutely nothing.<br><br>The eyelash designs are produced by the famous Japanese makeup icon Tsubasa Masuwaka herself. They have so many designs that one is bound to be your makeup staple.<br><br>I also used the new Dolly Wink's Eyelash Fix Glue to finish the job... The glue is super strong hold, waterproof, and water and perspiration-resistant!! And it also turns transparent after application so you won't see white glue patches on your eyes!<br><br><br><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Next step: Mascara!</b></span></span><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVf8hsLf-ApRC0__QuBBAseV-DRxBzCMItiSnhGDvNhZDpBbGtsprENKf9HPTICeaLegoXac4Tmp4BB9z0lPoTCaINkyATFGGh9DB7taASW2E1VzrqLkDSxcWtBT27lbWivBVLwvucZKk/s1600/P1140166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVf8hsLf-ApRC0__QuBBAseV-DRxBzCMItiSnhGDvNhZDpBbGtsprENKf9HPTICeaLegoXac4Tmp4BB9z0lPoTCaINkyATFGGh9DB7taASW2E1VzrqLkDSxcWtBT27lbWivBVLwvucZKk/s1600/P1140166.jpg"></a></div><br><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>WHAT IS THIS?? HAVE YOU SEEN A FREAKING CHIOER MASCARA!???</b></i></span><br><br>Why so pretty!!<br><br>The Dolly Wink mascara now has a new packaging (I approve x 10000) and has an improved formula with a better lengthening effect!!<br><br>I'm using the "Long" mascara for longer lashes that fan out with the help of micro fibres for my lower lashes... gives an illusion of even bigger eyes!<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrYyxF31Y57fJYSiS4aFJj-BKzZYtFAtLvzuBANcfRKGbLgp-6e8H58YlGj2LX693JjL25jGw7r_mQTaAmhPmvdHJfEY8izfWCZ0UUo6UAJQlC-IFxLRrX-JrVK30gKkiBt_a6Pg3dk0/s1600/DSC01151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrYyxF31Y57fJYSiS4aFJj-BKzZYtFAtLvzuBANcfRKGbLgp-6e8H58YlGj2LX693JjL25jGw7r_mQTaAmhPmvdHJfEY8izfWCZ0UUo6UAJQlC-IFxLRrX-JrVK30gKkiBt_a6Pg3dk0/s1600/DSC01151.jpg"></a></div><br>FINISHED!!!!!!!<br><br>I also applied a bit of mascara to my falsies so they look like my natural eyelashes!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcsfljSgnIX7dklBShD8Q3hK6nIkuWZBhG756Q7LEJ1Rp7NB03wNajR71RMbx-fxrXJbrE670gXvCILcKQrJTZIzmeFFAILCw35__SvaJvPp2iisfnq79QyrEY3hbV0Xlvtjjd35W-tw/s1600/DSC01156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcsfljSgnIX7dklBShD8Q3hK6nIkuWZBhG756Q7LEJ1Rp7NB03wNajR71RMbx-fxrXJbrE670gXvCILcKQrJTZIzmeFFAILCw35__SvaJvPp2iisfnq79QyrEY3hbV0Xlvtjjd35W-tw/s1600/DSC01156.jpg"></a></div><br>Here's the finished look!! Yay to big eye makeup!!<br><br>Do you want to try on big eye makeup but have NO IDEA how to do it? Or have you tried and it turned out to be a huge mess?<br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">COME JOIN THE DOLLY WINK BIG EYE CHALLENGE EVENT!!</span></b></span></div><br><br><br>Join me at the event and you can learn the basics to expert steps of achieving big eyes! At the event, you will learn all about eye shapes, eyelids, eyelashes... You can identify your own eye shape and learn about the best ways to apply makeup to your own eyes.<br><br>On that day you will get:<br><br>- Free goodie bag of Dolly Wink and Koji products worth $65! SHIOK!!<br><br>- $10 voucher that's fully redeemable for any Koji products on the event day. Yay!<br><br>- You get to experiment with all Dolly Wink lashes, eyeshadows, eyeliners and all cosmetics to create big eyes! Very good lah don't need to buy and can try them all!<br><br>- BIG EYE Senseis will be around to teach you and help you! When they call it sensei it sounds like they got very ancient wisdom of eye make that nobody knows about haha<br><br>- WIN the big eye difference contest and YOU GET A PAIR OF AIR TICKETS TO TOKYO AND TOKYO DISNEYLAND/SEA!! If you have small eyes and you are confident you can make it look very big with makeup you definitely should come try!!<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>- I POST AGAIN BECAUSE </b><b>FREE PAIR OF AIR TICKETS TO TOKYO AND TOKYO DISNEYLAND/SEA IN CASE YOU NEVER READ PROPERLY</b></span><br><br>- You get to meet the most awesome blogger and learn tips from her. It's me in case you didn't get that.<br><br>- Free and unlimited instant photos!<br><br>- You will be the first to preview Dolly Wink limited edition new products and get a "buy 2 get 1 free" discount that day!<br><br>- Stand to win prizes!<br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SOUNDS LIKE AN AWESOME DAY!!!</b></span><br><br><br><br>You get freebies and best of all, learn to be chioer! It sounds fun!!!<br><br><br><br><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Event details:</b></span></span><br><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Date: 5th September</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Venue: Scape Treetop </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Time: </i></b><br><b><i>2pm to 4pm: For registered participants only</i></b><br><b><i>4pm to 6pm: Open to public! </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cost: $10 </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>(but you also get a $10 voucher redeemable, plus a goodie bag of products worth $65)</i></b></div><br><br><br>Sign up now at <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Dolly Wink's facebook page!</b></span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://facebook.com/ShibuyaGals.SG"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">http://facebook.com/ShibuyaGals.SG</span></b></span></a></div><br><br><br><br>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-62681553045478680062015-08-16T14:13:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.268-08:00igloo left me<div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW3PJWJqZLQrkffj2glQo1Xh0c3DpzSiez54rO64nYPqQaJ-nl9OQkXGIPnR1Ja3qibJcSz8OAmTc1x08TBWJyWQ_7f6iSGO3iSDHF-SKsuYbRkbgLci6TKD6gY5wRzABRTgdcDUhR7k/s640/blogger-image--645079658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW3PJWJqZLQrkffj2glQo1Xh0c3DpzSiez54rO64nYPqQaJ-nl9OQkXGIPnR1Ja3qibJcSz8OAmTc1x08TBWJyWQ_7f6iSGO3iSDHF-SKsuYbRkbgLci6TKD6gY5wRzABRTgdcDUhR7k/s640/blogger-image--645079658.jpg"></a></div></span></div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></span></div>Igloo just passed away yesterday early morning. :'(</span><div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">In 2 months' time he would have been 5 years old. Rabbits usually live from 5-12 years but lops usually get 8-10. He had left me before he was meant to.</span><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Yesterday in the wee hours of the morning at 3am I was in the living room watching TV and he was still hopping around and playing with his toy ball, the blue one in the picture. That ball had a bell in it so he likes to push it around.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">This morning at 9am he was found exactly like in the picture... His body was already hard. 😭 Even his usual soft floppy ears are hard. 😭😭😭</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">My heart broke when I felt him like that... When Ellen told me she woke up to find igloo dead, part of me chose not to believe her and wanted to nudge him awake. But he wasn't his usual floppy, soft self. He was rigid. Even lightest touch confirmed the nightmare; I didn't have to nudge after all.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I feel overwhelmed with guilt. Sadness too definitely, and a huge sense of loss. But a lot of guilt.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">In my old house I used to let igloo roam around my Princess room. He was perfectly litter box trained (bunny safe cat litter) so that was great.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">However, after we moved, almost the entire house was carpeted. I continued letting him roam around the whole house. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">For some reason, igloo kept peeing on the carpet (yes he is neutered). He likes to pee at obscure corners like under cupboards where I can't find the pee puddle until weeks later and it would stink like crazy. The smell wouldn't go away and I suspect there are still some pee somewhere that I never managed to find since the colour isn't super obvious... My Princess Room didn't stop smelling like pee till about 1 year later.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfoKJNHJpyccK7kCKyJ-ntJM64waoRUcxEM-0UkDrHmSa0wKLeDIOekAuH4XlHSTvN8CXMmU45eBPRPqN6e8SnL-w_ceqchDIfggXEAi9mOQTiEcYqIMBSrs00gaeCHW5wXSjg7gscwc/s640/blogger-image-84462801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfoKJNHJpyccK7kCKyJ-ntJM64waoRUcxEM-0UkDrHmSa0wKLeDIOekAuH4XlHSTvN8CXMmU45eBPRPqN6e8SnL-w_ceqchDIfggXEAi9mOQTiEcYqIMBSrs00gaeCHW5wXSjg7gscwc/s640/blogger-image-84462801.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I then moved igloo to the kitchen, which had no carpet. I really saw no other choice. The only other places in the house without carpet is mike's workshop (not suitable for a rabbit) and the balcony, which I already bought furniture for and had no space. So igloo stayed within a partition in the kitchen (it is much more spacious than a cage) and often he is allowed to roam the whole kitchen and gets his fresh veggies from our cooking.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">To most people who never owned a rabbit, they will think this amount of space is enough. But to rabbit lovers, we know that they should be allowed in the whole house or at least in a room, like dogs or cats. They don't belong in a cage.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">It would have been great to be able to let him roam the whole house, but the new house is so big and he is so small... we can't possibly keep an eye on him. And I can't keep hunting for pee puddles.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Dash just got born too, and I was so busy with the newborn. I feel like shit for neglecting igloo's needs and finding all these excuses and I wish I could have given him a better life. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">But at the same time, I feel angry because I know self righteous animal lovers will accuse me of torturing him. He had ample space, he had food and water and hay. His living quarters was clean. Except for his first month after being born, he was never in a cage. I still played with him and I still loved him. Yes his attention got less after Dash's arrival, but I am not going to apologize for putting my human child first.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">And I don't know why I feel angry if I know I didn't do anything wrong. Ffs many pet rabbits live in cages all their lives. I guess it's because part of me feels like because his quality of life deteriorated after I moved house, that is somehow responsible for his death. And I really don't want to hear further confirmation of it because I already feel like shit, thanks. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Anyway I'm gonna try not going to go into defensive mode because this post isn't about me or my chip in the shoulder about being called a bad pet owner.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">This is about igloo, my lovely pet bunny.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">About 2 weeks ago Mike said that since Dash is no longer using his playpen and is old enough to play with igloo, we should move igloo out to the balcony. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxLu3TczIeIvaahAHB_fR9sim74upfx85W7Wa34unEQbYg4eldqwps9AIJ67WroXwU85rNbe5G7AzGOZ275CG2AV-xFzhVJO-l_oEy6NAG56t5p3Kzj9C2dM4CT6aCKqg6xp8uB-c33c/s640/blogger-image--124285154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxLu3TczIeIvaahAHB_fR9sim74upfx85W7Wa34unEQbYg4eldqwps9AIJ67WroXwU85rNbe5G7AzGOZ275CG2AV-xFzhVJO-l_oEy6NAG56t5p3Kzj9C2dM4CT6aCKqg6xp8uB-c33c/s640/blogger-image--124285154.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">The furniture that used to be there was gone, so there is space. It's easier access for the family to play with him. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">And so we transferred him from kitchen to balcony.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">The space he had was about the same but at least now he enjoys aircon and more attention. He seemed happy. Dash played with igloo too but he wasn't very interested and would just pet igloo a few times then ask to be let out of the playpen. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I didn't post about igloo's move to the balcony because it was still in a trial stage. We wanted to see if the new living area worked.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">And just after 2 weeks of enjoyment, he is gone. :'(</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I have no idea why he passed. He didn't seem injured, had no wet poop, or vomit or any other symptoms. His pen still had hay, food (he ate normally and had a bit left over) and water. I fed him some cabbage just yesterday. He isn't old either. He basically had absolutely no abnormal behaviour, was active and seemingly healthy just hours ago. It feels so shitty not knowing WHY! It's so damn sudden.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Two days ago he jumped out of the playpen (I'm shocked! Can jump so high) and roamed the house for a bit while everyone slept until Ellen realised he escaped and put him back. He didn't manage to escape again but could it be during one of those jumps he fell and injured himself? Or had a heart attack or something? I guess I would never know.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I'm also told that since rabbits do eat their own poop, it could be that he had a viral infection from that, which can cause very sudden and immediate death.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I called pet cremation and they came to take his body away. The guy was very kind and asked if I wanted a last look. I gave his fuzzy head one last rub. He would never use his paws to wash that head again. Even in death, he looked so adorable... He looked like he was sleeping soundly, all flopped out.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKslXPo-a6Z_8FOtmsPpFq3JfjmrYbwvWOAQhbzsrv4cT4Xz_6wNQ5B1QFHhcPz8LA3jE86qcrHPMpJ7RqGgHWu5QpFV6FpkIpS2RuBb9NBH9LtMUdyLGqeQDdz28HJPX1IK91pAtv9I4/s640/blogger-image--429994303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKslXPo-a6Z_8FOtmsPpFq3JfjmrYbwvWOAQhbzsrv4cT4Xz_6wNQ5B1QFHhcPz8LA3jE86qcrHPMpJ7RqGgHWu5QpFV6FpkIpS2RuBb9NBH9LtMUdyLGqeQDdz28HJPX1IK91pAtv9I4/s640/blogger-image--429994303.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Just like that, he is gone from my life after 5 years.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I will never see him periscoping in curiosity again. I will never again see another binky or feel his warm body as he leans against my leg to sleep. And I wonder if I will ever handle vegetables in the kitchen again without automatically thinking I should cut a portion for him.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Igloo was a great pet. He had a gentle, affectionate temperament. I really liked his character.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">He taught me so much about bunnies that I never knew. That rabbits are intelligent and have just as much character as a dog or a cat, even though they don't make a noise.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">People think that rabbits don't like being touched because they often scamper away and appear scared.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Truth is, they love being touched and pet and scratched... But in the wild, rabbits' defense mechanism against enemies is to stamp their feet to warn their burrow mates, then immediately bolt.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">So when they are lifted off the ground for a hug like humans like to do, they feel super unsafe and paranoid, because they are unable to stamp and bolt if anything happens. I guess it's the human equivalent of binding your hands and feet then forcing you into a hug. Surely you won't feel like a hug when you feel trapped.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">So igloo doesn't like being picked up (although he tolerates it if it doesn't last too long) but he LOVES being close to me. He never bit me before.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">When I'm using the computer, he would lie down next to my feet and either sleep there or give me bunny licks. His tongue is small and darty and it's really cute.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Sometimes he would use his head to keep bumping me until I give him a head scratch.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Even after Dash was born and he moved to the kitchen, whenever I opened his pen he would still hop out, nuzzle me and give me his licks. He didn't hold a grudge, he still loved me. He is just easy going and affectionate like that.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">You will be missed, looloo. Thank you for all the wonderful, wonderful memories. I don't think I'll ever love any other pet as much. Thank you for all the love you showered on me unconditionally.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Ps: I'm on my way to the airport after posting this. I had to rush it out, or I would have posted more of his cute pictures... I have no time to look through picture archives in my computer.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I'm going to Tokyo for a business trip. It's small consolation that at least I have some distraction instead of staring at the empty space that once was his pen. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-84235888780664936012015-07-27T08:04:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.283-08:00SG50 Fishcake scamSome time ago, my secondary school friend Randall (we call him Ghim, and you might have heard me mention him many times before in ancient blog posts), told us excitedly that he is creating a special SG50 fishcake. He is the Business Development Manager for BoBo.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To my surprise, the fishcake is now going viral!</b></span><br /><br /><br />Fishcake looks like this.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW6Q7aoHRAW1dOjGPxnvvpW0TrdTtaaxfwfbB9sTr8Uso6aPCwk1tZHE6WKtalsI3On6IsD81oXpHfbHxv5RdmnNeFxvK1GO67P-JSsBtACaMcX9rZMkk-plmUUHwtu3GKpqnSnpTzck/s1600/example4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW6Q7aoHRAW1dOjGPxnvvpW0TrdTtaaxfwfbB9sTr8Uso6aPCwk1tZHE6WKtalsI3On6IsD81oXpHfbHxv5RdmnNeFxvK1GO67P-JSsBtACaMcX9rZMkk-plmUUHwtu3GKpqnSnpTzck/s1600/example4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />There are many articles written about the fishcake, and all are negative.<br /><br />(<a href="http://mothership.sg/2015/07/sg50-fish-cake-means-consumers-actually-get-less-fish-cake-per-fish-cake/" target="_blank">Mothership 1</a>)<br />(<a href="http://mothership.sg/2015/07/its-official-sg50-fish-cake-is-really-a-rip-off-more-expensive-than-normal-non-sg50-fish-cake/" target="_blank">Mothership 2</a>)<br />(<a href="http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/sg50-fish-cake-mocked-online-for-being-ridiculous-and-trying-too-hard" target="_blank">Stomp</a>)<br />(<a href="http://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2015/07/simisaialsosg50-what-the-fish-cake-man.html" target="_blank">Mrbrown</a>)<br />(<a href="http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/%5Bgpgt%5D-sg50-fish-cake-scam-5117602.html" target="_blank">Hardwarezone</a>)<br /><br />Here are some examples. There are actually more but lazy to link everything lah.<br /><br /><br />Basically, here are the things people felt unhappy about:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>1) How can BoBo charge the same price for fishcake with the "50" cut out? This is cheating customers' money with a gimmick.</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2) Where does the cut away "50" go to? Wasting food!</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>3) Stop it with the everything SG50! So irritating!</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Since Randall is my friend, I had the privilege of asking him to address all these issues:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1) Price per gram</b></span></span></div><br />Mothership actually did a mathematical comparison of price per gram of fishcake.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPOUenkmLzt1GJV-TUKl8LGbf73O2MR1DFT66eTtDq8C-_SmUU3mZuSDdKOeTtNRxR_lp7qFBmNHe6DtMk7CVDTNMib2upSDVt26GEy2cBVV2ZyD1uYXUkicfGGLwFMHjrgRTa68oEww/s1600/example3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPOUenkmLzt1GJV-TUKl8LGbf73O2MR1DFT66eTtDq8C-_SmUU3mZuSDdKOeTtNRxR_lp7qFBmNHe6DtMk7CVDTNMib2upSDVt26GEy2cBVV2ZyD1uYXUkicfGGLwFMHjrgRTa68oEww/s640/example3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />The SG50 fishcake is selling at $1.50 for 195 grams, which is <span style="font-size: large;"><b>$0.77 per 100 grams.</b></span><br /><br />The Xi dao fishcake is selling at $2.15 for 330grams, which is <span style="font-size: large;"><b>$0.65 per 100 grams.</b></span><br /><br /><br />Nonwithstanding the fact that people are trying to gei gao about spending $1.50, apparently this means you will be ripped off at a whooping $0.12 per 100 grams of fishcake you buy.<br /><br />Which would be a scientifically accurate assessment of the situation... Except...<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THE TWO FISHCAKES ARE OF A DIFFERENT GRADE.</b></span></span></div><br /><br />The SG50 fishcake is of a more premium grade, consisting of more expensive fish meat, so naturally the cost is higher. You wouldn't complain about how Kobe beef is more expensive than Australian beef would you? Not that $1.50 fishcake should be compared to Kobe beef lah but you get my drift.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>"Duh..."</b></i> you, being the skeptical Singaporean, say. <i><b>"Where is the proof that the SG50 fishcake is of a more premium grade?? Sounds like something BoBo is just saying after this shitstorm hit them."</b></i><br /><br />Well, there is no proof. The difference in taste isn't very discernible either to the average person.<br /><br />However, there is a very valid reason WHY the SG50 fishcake has to use more expensive fish paste.<br /><br />This is because for the mould to hold the shape of the 50 cut out, it needs to be firmer than the traditional fish paste.<br /><br />Since the the SG50 fishcake is a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>UNIQUE CREATION</b></span>, it is unfair to compare it to any existing BoBo products.<br /><br />Unlike what people are choosing to believe, there never was a "pre SG50" fishcake selling for the same price!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCPKGuNUZFAq9VaZu2jI0WvhB1MSMcsCWJtfbsNbh8m7Yd4gAlBXqhzAcwaP_2AtF-syTalE8qo0Xwj4ITGOr_UxlS9bHewCAewmu97ZUYDWEajTYVM0Lhme6mq24bRxOxFfV1ai2wno/s1600/example3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCPKGuNUZFAq9VaZu2jI0WvhB1MSMcsCWJtfbsNbh8m7Yd4gAlBXqhzAcwaP_2AtF-syTalE8qo0Xwj4ITGOr_UxlS9bHewCAewmu97ZUYDWEajTYVM0Lhme6mq24bRxOxFfV1ai2wno/s1600/example3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">FYI I photoshopped the <i>50</i> away. </div><br /><br /><br />If you wish to do a price/gram comparison, there is also another BoBo fishcake that is selling at $1.90 per 180 grams.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4s_3zGTifUsNE_yNxuOuvg9DqauQ26Qm8h1u14-OzItzvSLKcF0ugv8FyXwsLM1AW5-05JgAcbXxlKX0UzZ6afK2BwVKDVTQHK-6Us-2t6w9Q5Y4NhuZnb7rFaroiOPih0QxECcJDUA/s1600/example3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4s_3zGTifUsNE_yNxuOuvg9DqauQ26Qm8h1u14-OzItzvSLKcF0ugv8FyXwsLM1AW5-05JgAcbXxlKX0UzZ6afK2BwVKDVTQHK-6Us-2t6w9Q5Y4NhuZnb7rFaroiOPih0QxECcJDUA/s1600/example3.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you compare the SG50 fishcake to this one, made with premium grade yellowtail fish, then it would seem like the SG50 fishcake is more value for money, isn't it?<br /><br />But these comparisons don't make sense, because they all aren't made from the same grade of fish paste!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2) Why do this special fishcake?</b></span></span></div><br /><br />During Chinese New Year, fishcake/fishball sellers get loads of sales because families come together for steamboat during their gatherings.<br /><br />The same thing will likely happen during our Jubilee long weekend. Families will gather to watch the parade on TV together.<br /><br />The SG50 fishcake seems like a fun, festive item to have during the celebrations, which is why it was created. <u><i><b>Because it is fun!</b></i></u><br /><br />If I were hosting a party, I would love to have the SG50 fishcake in my menu because it would be an interesting talking point for my guests. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3) Bobo is obviously trying to cheat money from the SG50 hype.</b></span></span></div><br />Gimmicks are everywhere. Every Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, simi sai day... you see products and services catering specially to those occasions by vendors who wish to get more sales. Even on regular days brands create special editions to their products to spice up their range and jack up prices. Hello Kitty edition? Sign me up.<br /><br />The SG50 celebrations is no different. As the SG50 fever rises, SG50 products appear to facilitate people's enthusiasm. <br /><br />Why is a regular scarf only $10 but a Liverpool scarf sold at the match $70? Obviously trying to cheat money right?<br /><br />If you like Liverpool, the extra cost is nothing. Your scarf is a fun souvenir. If you don't like Liverpool, it is an outrageous scam.<br /><br />An Apple watch with the same software and hardware, can range from $518 to <a href="http://www.apple.com/sg/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch-edition/38mm-18-carat-rose-gold-case-rose-grey-modern-buckle?product=MJ3K2ZA/A&step=detail" target="_blank">$25,500</a>. The difference is shocking.<br /><br />It doesn't matter.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>THE FACT REMAINS: IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T BUY IT.</b></u></span><br /><br />If you find $1.50 for 3 fishcakes ridiculous, then buy another version that isn't the SG50 special.<br /><br />If you have a problem with companies trying to make more money where there is demand (aka capitalism), you can breed your own fish and make your own fishcakes.<br /><br /><br />As for money-cheating, look at the rest of BoBo's SG50 offers:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVcl9W3Igb4UZbPKmMq1yNroRP1Su6GA9Zz_bw4cXoikRim8mJEtd1FG_dQkhkuT5-Y56KwOb7Pg5b9YynyxxDxIqH0U3iGHK8-Vr4qv1_cqjp4aaUeoL1jJbVHqkRZIPNXMxmbPHIBI/s1600/example4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVcl9W3Igb4UZbPKmMq1yNroRP1Su6GA9Zz_bw4cXoikRim8mJEtd1FG_dQkhkuT5-Y56KwOb7Pg5b9YynyxxDxIqH0U3iGHK8-Vr4qv1_cqjp4aaUeoL1jJbVHqkRZIPNXMxmbPHIBI/s1600/example4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgya1HDwErxqa_lp32Uttdh47Qbe2ZabONvnjGP50CudgBxtRgckwqcXi7fAL9N5Y0dfJDqFowMo2qad5SWEfrXCpaEkmFRXYQdrt928uOZBFws5xU8Sk-7S3MnvTDgPm3mCsy4E8r7QNg/s1600/example4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgya1HDwErxqa_lp32Uttdh47Qbe2ZabONvnjGP50CudgBxtRgckwqcXi7fAL9N5Y0dfJDqFowMo2qad5SWEfrXCpaEkmFRXYQdrt928uOZBFws5xU8Sk-7S3MnvTDgPm3mCsy4E8r7QNg/s1600/example4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Both products are offering 50g more at no extra cost during the celebrations. And in case you are wondering, this offer is already available before the controversy.<br /><br />Do nice things like this and nobody notices or cares...<br /><br />Put what looks like a little less value-for-money (when it actually isn't!), and the whole nation gets enraged. -_-<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4) Where did the cut out 50 go?</b></span></span></div><br />There is no cut out 50. The fish paste is squeezed into a mould, then fried.<br /><br />So there is absolutely no food wastage in the creation of the SG50 fishcake.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Conclusion:</b></span></span></div><br />I can't believe that a simple fishcake can create a national talking point. There is so much misunderstanding in this matter, and despite Randall's explanation to the press, nobody seems to be very interested.<br /><br />The whole <i><b>"companies all jumping into the ridiculous SG50 fever and using it to scam money" </b></i>angle is way more interesting.<br /><br />That's why I'm writing this to help him clarify. Just coincidentally, I'm also going to BoBo's factory next week to shoot an episode of Guide to Life! This was arranged before this hooha begin... but it is just as well because now I can ask Randall to show me the famous SG50 machine!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-11050967839919666712015-07-03T17:27:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.326-08:00Gay Marriage and all the Reasons to Oppose It<u><i>(Sexual content, not suitable for children)</i></u><br /><br />The topic that's on everybody's lips these days is the legalization of gay marriage in all 50 states in America. For non-Americans who don't know, many states have already allowed gay marriage prior to this, but now the Supreme Court have decided it is a constitutional right, meaning anywhere in the United States, gay couples can now get married.<br /><br />It was a big win for the gays, who celebrated exuberantly.<br /><br />Many straight people, who empathize with the discrimination gays go through, celebrated with them.<br /><br />Facebook brilliantly created a rainbow filter for everyone's profile picture, and overnight everyone's facebook feed looked like a thousand unicorns rampaged through it. <br /><br />At first, all I saw was approval at this new judgement. Nobody seemed anti-gay at all!! The overwhelming response seemed to be that everyone was pretty pleased.<br /><br />I marveled to myself how very far the gays have come in the last decade.<br /><br />I told my gay friends as much, that the fight is finally over, but they said it's far from it... The silent majority in Singapore probably are still homophobic. But with the very vocal anti-homophobic crowd, they don't dare to say much for fear of being labelled a bigot.<br /><br />Then, after all the celebrations died down, the anti-gay marriage arguments begin to appear, and I realised my gay friends are right. There is still a long way to go.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzemKFdinNd6vRuJWxkKbmdisRiiuNGW81Yl8a9CrOrpQGNziNHzTbINi0_pTwVKe-07whXBgZDT6Y54sqsrrIlVl9w66TXVO1fhPLJZinrAxkjHEfSUW3X-1ccijdUwApgL1nMvVa30/s1600/gay1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzemKFdinNd6vRuJWxkKbmdisRiiuNGW81Yl8a9CrOrpQGNziNHzTbINi0_pTwVKe-07whXBgZDT6Y54sqsrrIlVl9w66TXVO1fhPLJZinrAxkjHEfSUW3X-1ccijdUwApgL1nMvVa30/s1600/gay1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/p/4f7rJ3DJ7H/?taken-by=9gag" target="_blank">9gag</a>, for example, changed their logo to rainbow and posted this picture, which is pretty neutral.<br /><br />The comments were largely anti gay.<br /><br />9gag also experienced a huge unfollowing from the angry fans. From the comments, we can see that of 9gag's audience (mostly straight men), many may not have openly voiced their anti gay marriage opinion, but still will express them in little things like comments.<br /><br />From my own facebook feed, a famous food blogger who is also a doctor posted numerous anti-gay marriage articles, some of which are truly appalling.<br /><br />Like <a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2015/june/gay-marriage-abortion-and-bigger-picture.html?paging=off" target="_blank">this one</a>, which is the most condescending, holier-than-thou crap I've ever read.<br /><br />Quote from the article:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"Just we have shown compassion toward those who have gone to the abortion clinic and to the divorce court, so must we do the same for those who go to the altar of gay marriage."</b></span> --- WTF just fuck off, gay couples who get married don't need your sympathy or compassion!<br /><br /><br />The blogger also shared <a href="http://allenbwest.com/2015/06/that-was-fast-yesterday-it-was-gay-marriage-now-look-who-wants-equal-rights/" target="_blank">this article</a>, which says paedophiles now want the same rights as gay people.<br /><br />*roll eyes to the back of my head* Totally no evidence of this in the article... As if paedophiles will dare to ever speak up and say "I AM A PROUD PAEDOPHILE I WANT RIGHTS!". Please!<br /><br />Anyway, whatever, he is entitled to his views no matter how skewed by his religion they are. And out of respect for him because I really liked him before this, I won't mention his name. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br />I wanted to point out the articles he posted because he is the only person on my facebook feed to be anti gay marriage.<br /><br />I read all the articles because I wanted an alternative point of view, a good LOGICAL reason to tell me why people can be opposing this new judgement so strongly. He is a doctor right? He is a smart guy, he must have some good reasons. I wanted to know.<br /><br />But article after article I read, trying my best to keep a <i><b>really open mind</b></i>.<br /><br /><u><b>After reading all, I came to the conclusion that NONE of the arguments hold water.</b></u><br /><br /><br />Here's my response to all of them.<br /><br /><br />Bur first, before that, let's get something clear. <i><b>Legal unions and sex are different things</b></i>. You can approve of homosexual sex or be ambivalent about it but not agree with legalizing gay marriage, and similarly, you can approve of gays getting married but don't agree with their sexual habits. Although I guess the latter is a bit weird because most married couples have sex. Let's discuss both.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">1) God doesn't approve</span></u></b></span></div><br /><br />Religious people say this as if it is a good reason for everyone to change their minds.<br /><br />Firstly, the bible (or any religious text) can be interpreted in many different ways, and many religious people have chosen to believe that their God is about love and acceptance, not hatred and judgement.<br /><br />Secondly, for the vast majority of humans who don't even believe in your God, that's like saying the Loch Ness Monster doesn't approve. ERM, SO?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>2) It isn't natural. God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.</b></u></span></span></div><br /><br />Congratulations on your clever rhyme on Eve, which is a totally logical argument.<i><b> NOT.</b></i><br /><br />So sick of hearing this stupid statement said as if it is so witty wtf. Btw if God created only two humans from the start, how did they populate the Earth without being incestuous? So now incest is ok but gay sex isn't?<br /><br />Anyway, speaking of natural... Homosexuality occurs in animals all the time. It's really quite natural. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>3) The government only gives a legal hoot about the union of two people because it usually results in children. And they want those children to grow up with responsible parents who are legally bound together.</b></u></span></span></div><br /><br /><br />Of all the arguments, I guess this one sounds the most logical. Since gay couples are naturally sterile, why do they need to get married? Marriage is for the sake of children, not the adults.<br /><br />Erm hello? Firstly, many gay couples get married because they DO want to have children.<br /><br />They may not be able to do so naturally, but they can adopt or use surrogates or get a sperm donor.<br /><br /><i><b>Whether they are legally able to get married or not, gay couples who want children will go ahead and have children.</b></i> Being unwed isn't going to stop them.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So if you want the whole "for the child's welfare" thing, you better let their parents get married so they have a harder time splitting up.</span><br /><br />Secondly, being legally married ISN'T solely for the children.<br /><br />There are other things like tax or wills that are different for legally married couples. If one part of a gay couple is hospitalized and only immediate family can visit, his or her partner, even if they have been together for decades, simply cannot enter. At the airport, Mike and I can get our passports stamped together at the counter because we are a family unit. A gay couple cannot.<br /><br />Marriage means that if your partner is a foreigner, they can must more easily get permanent residency or a green card.<br /><br />In Singapore, gay couples cannot apply for a HDB flat. Houses being as expensive as they are, are not-so-affluent gay couples destined to rent forever or stay with their parents? <br /><br />All these legal rights and privileges are denied to gay couples, which is pretty unfair, unless you are saying that marital rights should only be given to couples who have children.<br /><br />But that's not the case, is it? Many heterosexual couples are sterile or do not plan to ever have children. <i>Then why should they be entitled to all these privileges?</i><br /><br />If only people with children should be considered legally married, then let all couples be only engaged until they have a child. Only WHEN a child is born should they be awarded the certificate of marriage.<br /><br />Until then, I think it's only fair for gay couples to be given equal rights.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4) Children SHOULD grow up in a 1 man 1 woman household.</b></span></u></span></div><br /><br />People who say this sweeping statement come out with it from nowhere except their reluctance to stray from tradition. <b>Research has shown that same sex parenting do not have adverse effects on children</b>. (<a href="http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0P32AM20150623" target="_blank">source 1</a>)(<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/07/07/children-of-same-sex-couples-are-happier-and-healthier-than-peers-research-shows/" target="_blank">source 2</a>)<br /><br />If you think about it logically, who will be better parents?<br /><br />Parents who actually <i>WANT</i> a child... They thought things through and decided that they are ready to be parents, they are ready to take on the responsibility. They made their decision because they are financially able, and their relationship is stable. (Rhymes!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">OR...</div><br />Parents who stupidly shoot the sperm inside and accidentally got pregnant so they hastily get married and begrudgingly keep the child? Even if they have only been dating for a month, or if they don't have the financial capability to raise a kid? After that they throw the kid to grandparents to take care.<br /><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Gay parents will always be the former, because their sexual urges will never mistakenly result in a baby. </b><br /><br />If they want one, they have to jump through hurdles to actually get one. Adoption protocol will put them through tests to make sure they are suitable parents.<br /><br />Many heterosexual parents, on the other hand, are parents only due to a mistake. Sure, some may belong to the former. Many aren't.<br /><br />I'm sure you have heard of many shotgun marriages around you which ended in divorce or an unhappy marriage.<br /><br />If you ask me, children from same sex parents are probably better off, statistically speaking, that those of heterosexual parents. So many heterosexual parents are so terrible, just think of ghetto parents with a dozen kids they cannot afford!<br /><br />Not saying that all gays must automatically be rich or great parents but at least they won't get a child just because they are horny and stupid, which is so often the case nowadays!<br /><br />Besides, this argument isn't against gay marriage, it is against gay parenting.<br /><br /><i>Since gay parenting will happen whether or not they are allowed to get married</i>, then I say it's better for them to be able to get married, right?<br /><br />Argument over, next!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>5) Who is supposed to be mother and who's the father??? This will confuse the child.</b></u></span></span></div><br /><br />A child isn't born knowing that he is supposed to have a father and a mother.<br /><br />These are gender roles we appoint after many years of tradition. As long as gay parents educate their child properly ("your Mommy and Mama are different from other children's Mommy and Daddy but don't forget we love you just as much as they love their children"), fulfil all the appropriate roles in the kid's life, I don't see what the problem is.<br /><br />Besides, single/divorced parents often have to take up the mantle of being both father and mother. Loads of these children have turned out fine.<br /><br />Children don't need parents to be 1 female and 1 male. They simply need parents who love them and care for them. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>6) Same sex marriage always denies a child of either a mom or a dad.</b></u></span></span></div><br /><br />Wrong. Same sex marriage denies a child of a BIOLOGICAL mom or dad. People who use this argument act like gay couples cruelly tear a child away from their natural mother or father, but the truth is that these mothers and fathers often don't want the child.<br /><br />The child is either adopted (both biological parents don't want the child, or maybe orphaned), or a surrogate is paid to give birth (rare case), or there is a sperm donor somewhere who most likely doesn't want anything to do with the kid that his sperm created. You can't deny someone of something that actually doesn't want them.<br /><br />Mom and Dad are more than just the egg or sperm donor - they are also terms for the main caretakers of the child.<br /><br />Heterosexual adoptive parents can have their children call them figuratively mom and dad, so why can't gay couples? They can be called dad and dad but they can actually take on mom and dad roles. It is just a name.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>7) Homosexuals, especially gay men, are often infidel, which will harm their children. </b></span></u></span></div><br /><br />So marriage will make them think twice about being infidel right? How is this an argument against gay marriage?!<br /><br />Next.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>8) Homosexual civil marriage would make it even easier than it already is for men to rationalize their abandonment of their children. </b></u></span></span></div><br /><br /><i>"After all, they could tell themselves, our society, which affirms lesbian couples raising children, believes that children do not need a father. So, they might tell themselves, I do not need to marry or stay married to the mother of my children."</i><br /><br />I actually copied this chunk from some website. It is one of the dumbest shit I've ever read, substantiated by nothing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Asshole men ditch their kids and wives because they want to fuck other women, have freedom and no responsibility.</div><div><br /></div><div>What has it got to do with lesbian couples???! Lesbian parents ain't gonna make asshole men any less assholey by not existing!! Ridiculous!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you think lesbian parents will affect dad abandonment because they see that 2 women can raise a child, why don't you also say the opposite is true? That a man seeing that two men can also raise a child, perhaps he will be heartened and think he can do it too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lame. Next.</div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>9) Comparison to Incest</u></b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br />One of the arguments that people love to put forth is that supporters of gay marriage should not be hypocrites and should also support incest.</div><div><br /></div><div>After, incest is also attraction to what is different from the norm. It could also be between two consenting adults.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Firstly, INCESTUOUS MARRIAGES ARE LEGAL.</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, you can marry your family members, legally and legitimately. Surprise!</div><div><br /></div><div>So arguing that people who are pro gay marriage also also support incestuous marriage is redundant. It is legal, never been illegal, so there is no notion to support.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, once that marriage is consummated, the sexual act itself is illegal. You cannot have sex with your nucleus family.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The law exists to protect an innocent child from being born out of that union because it probably will end up with genetic deformities.</b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">When a sex act involves harming a minor, then obviously nobody supports it. Is it fair to draw a parallel to gay sex, where nobody is harmed?</span></div><div><br /></div><div>What about incestuous sex which doesn't result in pregnancy? Like if both parties went for sterilization?</div><div><br /></div><div>My personal opinion is that if brother wants to fuck/marry sister, that's their business, as long as they don't get pregnant. I don't really give a crap as they aren't harming anyone. None of my beeswax. Of course I find the idea distressing and disturbing, but after reading Middlesex (it's an awesome book) and watching Game of Thrones and seeing my hamsters go at it, I guess such attraction does happen. O_O</div><div><br /></div><div>I draw the line at parents having sex with their children because I find that the children, even if they are consenting adults, must be in some way manipulated or educated by the parents into thinking this is ok.</div><div><br /></div><div>So yup. Conclusion: No need to support incestuous marriage as it is legal; if people want to have incestuous sex that's their business if they aren't harming anyone and don't get pregnant.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>10) Comparison to sexual deviants/fetishes</b></u></span></span><br /><br /><br />People also love to compare gay sex to various sexual fetishes, and how the public will soon be forced to also accept these fetishes as "normal".</div><div><br /></div><div>Besides, they say, if gays can marry gays, then what's to stop paedophiles from marrying children or a man from marrying his dog?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10a) Paedophilia</b></span></u></span></div><br />I don't even understand why I have to explain this.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The glaring difference is CONSENT. </b></span><br /><br />Children cannot make life decisions that are supposed to last for a lifetime (marriage), nor are they emotionally developed enough to say yes to sex without understanding the consequences, ok?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">HOW IS THIS THE SAME AS GAY SEX/MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO CONSENSUAL ADULTS?? HOW??</span></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br />I can't, I just can't. People are too stupid.<br /><br />As for the idiots claiming that because gays are asking for equal rights to get married, paedophiles will now do the same?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT THE PAEDOPHILIC ASSOCIATION WILL COME OUT AND ASK FOR RIGHTS TO FUCK PEOPLE'S YOUNG CHILDREN, TODDLERS AND BABIES?</span><br /><br />Do you HONESTLY believe that?<br /><br />If yes, you need to jump off a cliff.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>10b) Bestiality</b></u></span></span></div><br />Again, a man cannot marry his dog because his dog is incapable of giving consent. Even if the dog shows it obviously loves its owner, the dog cannot possibly understand the notion or consequences of marriage. So no, no animal marriage, ok?<br /><br />With regards to sex with animals... Now here is where it gets a little iffy.<br /><br />The mere idea of this will probably set most people gagging. I guess it's safe to say that this isn't to everybody's taste. Bestiality is illegal in most countries. It is considered animal cruelty to do sexual acts to an animal, because they cannot give consent, right?<br /><br />I must admit that when I was younger, there was no doubt in my mind that bestiality is wrong, it is beyond disgusting, and everyone who does it is a pervert who should be locked up in jail (and probably not allowed to be near the animals in the jail if any).<br /><br />Reddit changed everything for me. Two of my friends linked me to an IAMA article about someone who has sex with his dogs.<br /><br />(<a href="http://www.reddit.com/comments/99te1/i_am_a_zoophile_ask_me_just_about_anything/" target="_blank">Article 1</a>)(<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/casualiama/comments/2so37c/iama_woman_who_regularly_has_group_sex_with_her/" target="_blank">Article 2</a>)<br /><br />If the dog is the one humping him, isn't it consent? For further discussion, read <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/99te1/i_am_a_zoophile_ask_me_just_about_anything/c0bxtnq" target="_blank">THIS</a>. It is very interesting.<br /><br />We can neuter our animals, force them to breed for our profit, slaughter them for meat, but it isn't ok to allow them to hump us? It does seem a bit unfair, doesn't it? Afterall, cows would rather have sex with you than to be made into a cheeseburger. Maybe the issue here isn't really animal cruelty in some cases. (Of course you shouldn't force yourself on an animal too small for your genitals or is obviously unwilling and shrieking. Or in the reverse hurt yourself by being impaled with giant animal penises.)<br /><br />Anyway, whatever. I'm not here to champion for the rights of zoophiles or that of animals. I eat the latter, can't talk so much.<br /><br />But it is food for thought.</div><div><br /></div><div>But no, just because gay marriage is now legal in 50 states will not suddenly cause everyone to begin having sex with animals, ok? It remains a very niche sexual preference that few can accept.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>10c) Necrophilia</b></u></span></span></div><br />I can't. Desecrating a corpse without consent. Upsets the beheaved loved ones. Not the same as gay sex. Sigh... It is an insult to Blogger.com's server space to have to explain this.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>11) I feel like gays are forcing gay marriage down my throat and I don't like that. Why can't I just say I don't agree with it without being labelled a bigot? It simply doesn't feel right to me, can't that be a reason?</b></u></span></span><br /><br /><br /><b>No, it can't. </b><br /><br />If you can't find a logical reason to oppose it, then simply be ambivalent or apathetic about it. You don't have to care about the issue. If you are straight, it most likely won't affect you in any real way. But if you are against it, then you better give a good reason other than an emotional knee-jerk response.<br /><br />It is very easy for you to say "<i>It just doesn't feel right</i>" and decide to take away the rights of other people, but for the people affected, it makes a HUGE difference to their lives.<br /><br />In the past, many have probably voted against abolishing slavery or the right for women to vote simply because <i>"it just doesn't feel right"</i>. No other reason, except you are resistant to change.<br /><br />How would you feel if you are fighting for something you feel is the right thing to do and others oppose you just because? Don't even bother to give you a logical reason, except they don't like it? Won't you find that very insulting and get angry?<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>12) Gay sex is disgusting</b></u></span></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />This, at the end of the day, is the reason why anyone would oppose gay marriage. They simply find gay sex disgusting.<br /><br />And because of that, they find all sort of nonsense reasons to justify their feelings. <br /><br /><b>Gays have no rights to be all huffy and offended just because someone tells them that gay sex is gross. </b></div><div></div><div><b><i>Just as homosexuals have no control over what they find attractive, other people have no control over what they find disgusting - so don't be hypocrites when asking for acceptance! </i></b></div><div></div><div>Just mention to a gay guy about licking a cunt or a lesbian about male penetration and surely their response is EWWWW. (Witnessed it many times) So if gays can find heterosexual sex gross, straight people are allowed to find your sexual proclivities gross too.</div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br />When you first found out what (heterosexual) sex was, what were your thoughts? I was 12 when a friend told me about it, she found her uncle's porn video tapes and saw it.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">"OH MY GOD THAT'S SO DISGUSTING WHY WOULD I WANT TO TOUCH A BOY'S KUKU OMG OMG OMG I WILL NEVER EVER DO THAT!!!! YUCK!!!"</span><br /><br />That was my reaction. I had thought people kissed and slept on the same bed and the woman will get pregnant the next day.<br /><br />Well... Let's just say that Dash wasn't conceived that way. LOL... Which goes to show the best of us eat our words.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>If you find something disgusting, it is easy to also decide that it is wrong, sick, and shouldn't be allowed. </b></span></i><br /><br /><b>And that the people who like it, must be either crazy, perverse, ignorant, or has to be "fixed" in some way.</b><br /><br />Grow up. Just because you find celery disgusting doesn't mean other people shouldn't be allowed to eat it.<br /><br />A mature person separates his emotions from his judgement. It is hard to do so, I'll admit it. Being an emotional person, I still wish there are laws against all the things I dislike (ban parsley and crocs), but a small part of me knows that isn't right.<br /><br />Read a sentence on reddit which pretty much sums up this post:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"Just because you find it disgusting doesn't mean that it's reprehensible."</b></span></span></div><br /><br />Are your feelings about gay sex affecting your opinion on gay marriage? If yes, you need to take those feelings out of the equation and think again.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>CONCLUSION:</b></u></span></span></div><br />So there you have all my response to all the reasons why people are opposing gay marriage. I find each and every reason pretty invalid, but if you can come up with a good, logical argument, I welcome your views on it.<br /><br />The only reason that cannot be argued with is 12) Gay sex is disgusting.<br /><br /><br />If someone feels that way, nothing will change their opinion.<br /><br />Personally, I find anal sex disgusting (whether on females or males), and no amount of reading up on it or talking to people who engage in it will change it for me. I tell my gay friends my opinion and they laugh about it. I don't like the act; it doesn't mean I don't like the people who perform the act.<br /><br />So if you find homosexual behaviour disgusting, so be it.**<br /><br /><br />But those who oppose gay marriage for this reason...<br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PLEASE DO NOT HIDE BEHIND SCIENCE AND MORALITY TO OPPOSE GAY MARRIAGE.</b></span></i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>That, I really cannot stand. </i></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Don't act like you are so much more morally upright, educated, informed than others. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Don't share articles that use fake science and statistics to get invalid arguments across.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">DON'T CLAIM YOU ARE OPPOSING GAYS FOR THE BETTER OF SOCIETY.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Don't act like it is for the children.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Worst of all don't tell me you pray for the gays and will show compassion towards them despite your disgust with them. JUST FUCK OFF. </span><br /><br /><br />Just say it as it is.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>You don't like it because you find it disgusting</b></u>.</span><br /><br />Great, then people will know to simply dismiss your opinion as it is a personal one with no bearing on society's welfare.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Or they can let you know frankly that they find you disgusting too.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />(**Of course, you shouldn't be unkind or insensitive about your disgust, just like it isn't nice to tell someone an outfit makes them look fat, even though you truly feel that way and there is nothing wrong with feeling that way)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-66105831843568059672015-04-22T21:51:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.347-08:00I caused Grace Tan to have LOOSE STOOLS<div>Some time ago I received an email informing me that someone named Grace Tan was applying for a Protection Order against me.<br><br><br>At first I was like <i><b>"Huh? Who is that?"</b></i> then as I read on, I remembered... I replied this person's offensive comments about me some time ago on facebook.</div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVWdF3n_mhvd1dNEiiTnlq1BZv0Ot_4DiMMrxhIBKlgyehsE09fJY3re2Q8LiJjs9jFusoJu0dBViW_VDaQnIawEUqhSp-8o27aqiGDq53JMR2Rs3hn-FCyooSmkEh_Hkb41JE5SwBNU/s1600/whoisgracetan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVWdF3n_mhvd1dNEiiTnlq1BZv0Ot_4DiMMrxhIBKlgyehsE09fJY3re2Q8LiJjs9jFusoJu0dBViW_VDaQnIawEUqhSp-8o27aqiGDq53JMR2Rs3hn-FCyooSmkEh_Hkb41JE5SwBNU/s1600/whoisgracetan.jpg"></a></div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhktzFr2ewic2Tj0Q3bOkv38on_dJQQ6id6ZeU_FqF4no3TqQPtW9zy_NPlClZURrVDpHvC2vRq1w4kRoLKmGr0ptSqxqLbHUQ1Pmn2hzjZXR-piMuh4SeeyE6yT-5pbdRUWmZN3f4YwM/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhktzFr2ewic2Tj0Q3bOkv38on_dJQQ6id6ZeU_FqF4no3TqQPtW9zy_NPlClZURrVDpHvC2vRq1w4kRoLKmGr0ptSqxqLbHUQ1Pmn2hzjZXR-piMuh4SeeyE6yT-5pbdRUWmZN3f4YwM/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg"></a></div><br><br>She is a supposedly award-winning blogger who wrote a book on how to blog for a living and a blogging coach who conducts blogging workshops that cost <a href="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/52603810/gracetanspecialsmall.png" target="_blank">$558</a>.<br><br><i><b>Never heard of her? </b></i><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">How can it be, she has <span style="color: magenta;">306</span> followers on twitter and <span style="color: magenta;">558</span> followers on instagram! Yes, she's definitely <i>very</i> popular and <i>very</i> qualified.</span><br><br><br><br>As I read Grace's Originating Summons and affidavit, I actually laughed out loud.<br><br>This woman cannot be serious...<br><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>She actually put in a medical claim that I caused her to have loose stools.</b></i></span><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCn3jxg_jTJjQK86GeiRBm522HBT83HwKIYY-Eo8Fu_FIfYP0j1F3Jp2HU3xzuxXvfHsADd8QjgXlh_YPgdB-2_MgMmfu5XO8DBtAtxRM7M-h9LxveQfTKd1Q6G6bWWKgRtu_lOX3OYo/s1600/loosestoolsgracetan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCn3jxg_jTJjQK86GeiRBm522HBT83HwKIYY-Eo8Fu_FIfYP0j1F3Jp2HU3xzuxXvfHsADd8QjgXlh_YPgdB-2_MgMmfu5XO8DBtAtxRM7M-h9LxveQfTKd1Q6G6bWWKgRtu_lOX3OYo/s1600/loosestoolsgracetan.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>OH NO LAO SAI LOL </i></div><br><br>Just when I was beginning to think I had no power, I now know I can cause someone to have diarrhoea just by the words I write. Wow!<br><br>The medical report Grace Tan submitted could not prove that I'm the reason she suffered from her wet bowels, headache or insomnia. I'm not quite sure the point of her putting it in (although I'm sure having loose stools is a very distressing affair indeed). <br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About 2 weeks ago, April 15, was the date of the hearing. </b></span><br><br><br><span style="font-size: small;"><b>My lawyer Fong Wei Li from KEL LLC represented me. </b></span>He is also the same lawyer who got me my Protection Order against SMRT Feedback. If you need representation for harassment cases, he is a good bet. (For everyone who is asking if you need a harassment lawyer, his email is weili@kel.asia) <br><br>Some of you who are old readers might remember him from old blog posts because we used to be close friends! But friendship wasn't the reason I chose him, I chose him because he happens to be well versed in the Harassment Act when all the other lawyers I found didn't know much about it as it is so new. Here's the article he wrote for the <a href="http://www.lawgazette.com.sg/2014-06/1059.htm" target="_blank">Law Gazette</a> about it. <br><br>You are wondering about how the hearing went? I will tell you later, but first, I want to tell you the whole story first. It's gonna be a super long blog post, don't say I didn't warn ya.<br><br><br>Since Grace applied for the Protection Order and publicized it on all her social media, there have been many news reports on the issue.<br><br>(<a href="http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/blogger-grace-tan-seeks-protection-order-against-xiaxue" target="_blank">Straits Times</a>)/(<a href="http://mothership.sg/2015/03/allegedly-popular-blogger-grace-tan-invokes-lee-kuan-yews-name-to-seek-court-order-against-supposedly-famous-blogger-xiaxue/" target="_blank">Mothership</a>)/(<a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/blogger-grace-tan-files/1758302.html" target="_blank">CNA</a>)/(<a href="http://www.channel8news.sg/news8/lifestyle/20150331-lif-ent-grace/1758744.html" target="_blank">Channel 8 news</a>) - Just for a sampling.<br><br><br>I have kept resolutely quiet about it because anything I say can affect the outcome of the case.<br><br>Grace, on the other hand, have wrote about it frequently, preaching much about cyberbullying... but she didn't address the question that's on everybody's mind:<br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>How, <i>exactly</i>, have I harassed her?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>How, <i>exactly</i>, have I cyberbullied her?</b></span></span></div><br><br><i><b><br></b></i><i><b>So much so that she needs to apply for a freaking Protection Order against me??</b></i><br><br><br>When asked, Grace refuses to talk about it because apparently what I wrote was too much for her to bear repeating. It is <i>that</i> lethal (don't forget it has the power to cause loose stools).<br><br>Or is it because the conversation we had, when shown, will show exactly who is harassing who?<br><br>Today, I will clarify my entire history with this person, whom I hope now has a healthier digestive system.<br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lyU2QEYd8QF2TtcKLSI9AEKaaS7VwKndu0_RgnL9UDFXCo_j2fka-DJL_WNWV4v-wsb2HkPn-NMaXp36aMvYG9R20zWeINLtNJgOwGoevxrzdNgLgi_BKR5oVFPDolF3Ke1GP5a7pjI/s1600/history.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lyU2QEYd8QF2TtcKLSI9AEKaaS7VwKndu0_RgnL9UDFXCo_j2fka-DJL_WNWV4v-wsb2HkPn-NMaXp36aMvYG9R20zWeINLtNJgOwGoevxrzdNgLgi_BKR5oVFPDolF3Ke1GP5a7pjI/s1600/history.jpg"></a></div><br><br><br>In November last year, I was engaged to host a Lee Kum Kee video with Dr Leslie Tay of <a href="http://ieatishootipost.sg/" target="_blank">ieatishootipost </a>fame.<br><br>The good doctor, who loves food, actually came up with 4 recipes to cook 3 dishes and 1 soup for a fast home-cooked meal in half an hour. The reason why it is so speedy is because he is using Lee Kum Kee's instant sauces to cook them.<br><br>When I had the meeting with the producers, I asked if it is indeed possible to finish cooking everything in half an hour. They said that Dr Leslie had successfully tried it at home. I believe them.<br><br>Meanwhile, Lee Kum Kee had held a contest so that a guest can appear on the show to cook with Dr Leslie and myself. That guest was none other than Grace Tan.<br><br><b>This little meeting with her started a volley of posts from Grace Tan about me. </b><br><br>I will show, in chronological order, all of these individual posts she has made and whether they are positive, neutral, or negative.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><u>POST 1 (positive):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8qaq8DBd3DkopaAklx27L0pZfvwFYWC2uvlCAQNzlZjDTXOn-GwwgfR8zL7joENqPurBai2UeAUoz3mTpR6HRFDi1sOyEsC-W2go9jCn52UbDfsKFXB3-U1tSqFG88eCke3hYSPuNzI/s1600/wetspants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8qaq8DBd3DkopaAklx27L0pZfvwFYWC2uvlCAQNzlZjDTXOn-GwwgfR8zL7joENqPurBai2UeAUoz3mTpR6HRFDi1sOyEsC-W2go9jCn52UbDfsKFXB3-U1tSqFG88eCke3hYSPuNzI/s1600/wetspants.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3rd Nov 2014:</i> Grace posts on her facebook about how she's delighted to win</div><br><b><br></b><b>On the filming day, Grace appeared to be nice, meek and polite. </b><br><br>She seemed to me like the average girl next door... probably has an office job in something administrative, applied for a BTO and waiting to get it, would bake a cake for her colleague's birthday which she genuinely remembered and not just because facebook reminded her. You get the drift.<br><br>I actually liked her and I was nothing but nice and friendly to her. She asked for a picture with me and I gladly obliged. I didn't know she was a blogger, the producers told me she was just a person who won the contest.<br><br><br>After the filming, Grace said many sweet things about me:<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><br></b></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 2 (positive):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkPz5DF56oC_IPsKGozXxMQeA3UP_ljyPeJqSiGrfk72G2NtcVnmKuV8U8NJbqB9ePurIn645iU5V99BkYfhLQBCRirXZI8V6a9i-SCqYzMM3z7CZmh9W8jsIIeFA0b-E-jFeEl_KydU/s1600/mybiggestfan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkPz5DF56oC_IPsKGozXxMQeA3UP_ljyPeJqSiGrfk72G2NtcVnmKuV8U8NJbqB9ePurIn645iU5V99BkYfhLQBCRirXZI8V6a9i-SCqYzMM3z7CZmh9W8jsIIeFA0b-E-jFeEl_KydU/s1600/mybiggestfan.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4th Nov 2014: </i>Grace likes my writing, hope she likes this post just as much. :)<br><br>Not everyone gets a dedicated blog post you know! </div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 3 (positive):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HY0m2sQkT3Y55bP3Pp74YaT462d4Ht3XuC2I-3k7Iqp1_HJssuliCAMQ7ppiFVujlc8M-vjVyEXo-G8JGnGbr39XuStyvdEtbYc2FDGGITV4MMNx5OYbEVcWR3T7hd6dwiq_fEzDk2U/s1600/LKK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HY0m2sQkT3Y55bP3Pp74YaT462d4Ht3XuC2I-3k7Iqp1_HJssuliCAMQ7ppiFVujlc8M-vjVyEXo-G8JGnGbr39XuStyvdEtbYc2FDGGITV4MMNx5OYbEVcWR3T7hd6dwiq_fEzDk2U/s1600/LKK.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4th Nov 2014</i>: Grace posted on her facebook page a picture of me with great hair</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><br><br>Me:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.theluxuryspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-1-1.gif"></div><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>POST 4 (positive):</u></span></span></b></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuiHaQGmi6UBmjg4735GWy9DyHj36BNsIXKHhVaYmkO-rD6x13M7Kj0HXZ4_BrRJe46vE_2EO1tNcOTeka7ipE6Ze_N0u7znZVFtf__zVmBPWtHFy0I-5tn6vRKOvZ5L1BZ1bNbw1YR8/s1600/friendly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuiHaQGmi6UBmjg4735GWy9DyHj36BNsIXKHhVaYmkO-rD6x13M7Kj0HXZ4_BrRJe46vE_2EO1tNcOTeka7ipE6Ze_N0u7znZVFtf__zVmBPWtHFy0I-5tn6vRKOvZ5L1BZ1bNbw1YR8/s1600/friendly.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>5th Nov 2014</i>: (Excerpt) Grace blogs about the cookoff. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the full <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150320072748/https://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/cookoff-with-dr-leslie-tay-and-wendy-xiaxue/" target="_blank">original post</a> before she changed it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 5 (positive):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JbHbdVlsq7UA9aUYSEoDqUFE1973kgtdQ-48-vqxxyQgPInIt9G3QVxrDiFMEH-lzvjeD8wYaxpOrF_woXKVzG8tUptE4ASn-Ss28UJ-x8U6wZESb4QGDxKHajS7WXmLFMt_LfU-yx8/s1600/extraordinaire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JbHbdVlsq7UA9aUYSEoDqUFE1973kgtdQ-48-vqxxyQgPInIt9G3QVxrDiFMEH-lzvjeD8wYaxpOrF_woXKVzG8tUptE4ASn-Ss28UJ-x8U6wZESb4QGDxKHajS7WXmLFMt_LfU-yx8/s1600/extraordinaire.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1st Dec 2014:</i> (Excerpt) Grace calls me a blogging extraordinaire in a blog post<br><br>She talks about the cooking video a lot and put a permalink on her sidebar.<br>It seems to be some sort of trophy win for her to win a cooking contest. </div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="color: magenta;">POST <u>6</u> (positive):</span></b></u></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl-pwYHNTwgDSuz1mcA5TiYElpnGC8493l_4GH2o5frj86uVFDMmoRGlVITv8xzikliAQBp6rNkprtBn6TUMoiE1UTyIyiqiS36WAJRgR4mAq-WvTWUfVHq_NZzmIMVF9aooe0vKybq4/s1600/lookupto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl-pwYHNTwgDSuz1mcA5TiYElpnGC8493l_4GH2o5frj86uVFDMmoRGlVITv8xzikliAQBp6rNkprtBn6TUMoiE1UTyIyiqiS36WAJRgR4mAq-WvTWUfVHq_NZzmIMVF9aooe0vKybq4/s1600/lookupto.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4th Dec 2014:</i> (Excerpt) Grace says she looks up to me</div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 7 (positive): </b></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFR2sgiOOA_wlTmlLwc3EVutV4-SUtEVv1xZiVK-R6zpJJn70UvDwIav175an3383BxUjH4jMNfFiN45e_eYa09JjzWLoFmPWkUJdWASUHOBYyl2U10vFee_Q-zln4VQInshoKY6Ru-CE/s1600/2000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFR2sgiOOA_wlTmlLwc3EVutV4-SUtEVv1xZiVK-R6zpJJn70UvDwIav175an3383BxUjH4jMNfFiN45e_eYa09JjzWLoFmPWkUJdWASUHOBYyl2U10vFee_Q-zln4VQInshoKY6Ru-CE/s1600/2000.jpg"></a></div><i><br></i><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i> 21st Dec 2014:</i> (Excerpt) Grace displays reverence in a blog post which </div><div style="text-align: center;">she claims willingness to pay a huge sum of money if I would mentor her.</div><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>$2,000???</b></span></div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s176/nv_7/geewhiz.gif"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't like this give me such high praise, I am shy!</div><br><br><br>Suddenly, I don't know why things changed on 23th December when the Gushcloud expose came out, but she out of nowhere decided to blog about the Lee Kum Kee incident, claiming <b>"even the best bloggers lie"</b> just below my name, insinuating I am a liar just like those I've exposed.<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 8 (Neutral):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWvD74KvDmmCXxquhCFcOzac0FF-X3pXpDiuEHRnFkg0iGWtLoWvLABzbJ98UwmhaGy3brVi0k6k7PRIXAh7HWeqrM0tiglsQR0Lkx_foW7opT-GrYMDER4L2mRUHFtBDWtEIU7T_1MA/s1600/fbbloggerslie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWvD74KvDmmCXxquhCFcOzac0FF-X3pXpDiuEHRnFkg0iGWtLoWvLABzbJ98UwmhaGy3brVi0k6k7PRIXAh7HWeqrM0tiglsQR0Lkx_foW7opT-GrYMDER4L2mRUHFtBDWtEIU7T_1MA/s1600/fbbloggerslie.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>23th Dec 2014:</i> Facebook post linking her new blog post (shown below)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 9 (negative): </b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RJLKj-nEvCRX-kXyTMzQbADZJudBDDyO5Xgi5M_sZGEA84rDVfB8p5rgwjgJqcykghrac_zsNmk28Uc3ZKf9pniR0FoU5Wfj-nviM3h8XZ1VsO2BNqdqCQctYR08dTEWp4m_UXjWHvs/s1600/bloggerslie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RJLKj-nEvCRX-kXyTMzQbADZJudBDDyO5Xgi5M_sZGEA84rDVfB8p5rgwjgJqcykghrac_zsNmk28Uc3ZKf9pniR0FoU5Wfj-nviM3h8XZ1VsO2BNqdqCQctYR08dTEWp4m_UXjWHvs/s1600/bloggerslie.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>24th Dec 2014</i>: Excerpt from Grace's blog. Full post <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150330204251/https://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/xiaxues-big-gushcloud-expose-but-even-the-best-bloggers-lie/" target="_blank">here</a>.)</div><br><br>Grace is claiming that the filming didn't take half an hour but roughly 1.5 hours instead, so I am lying to my readers. It doesn't matter that she didn't mention my name, everyone could tell it's me.<br><br>The Gushcloud bloggers saw her post and linked it up gleefully:<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16e_bS84kgnivd9L0FirizUXymRbJMWZdlxwIxpb-tJzwZC7E0ROVSpXEWyJPiZzETa3MUykD3sTEdhTWCvb74JgXoVXPhVqgAVN59pXwpNtnMeSTl7U4Z8TrlK8vU_zw8FbvsQ_beXA/s1600/faith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16e_bS84kgnivd9L0FirizUXymRbJMWZdlxwIxpb-tJzwZC7E0ROVSpXEWyJPiZzETa3MUykD3sTEdhTWCvb74JgXoVXPhVqgAVN59pXwpNtnMeSTl7U4Z8TrlK8vU_zw8FbvsQ_beXA/s1600/faith.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Source: Leaked <a href="http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Gushcloud group chat</a></div><br><br><br>I decided to just ignore Grace.<br><br>Her reasoning was ridiculous.<br><br>Afterwards, someone on my facebook page asked me nicely if what Grace said is true, so I explained myself:<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1ymhPxtDFmpMdIlV8X7pSVzFVfKr4mjW5rgetu5_IZB1ZfT7wj1nEMXcLzWSp5hci_X7rxToYecZuCCqzND6uTYNYHu6WG7cUPLcBmquiyKQVtCZP3Vwwf-aJZ6M8BQen_Kb9mAXeAI/s1600/bpost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1ymhPxtDFmpMdIlV8X7pSVzFVfKr4mjW5rgetu5_IZB1ZfT7wj1nEMXcLzWSp5hci_X7rxToYecZuCCqzND6uTYNYHu6WG7cUPLcBmquiyKQVtCZP3Vwwf-aJZ6M8BQen_Kb9mAXeAI/s1600/bpost.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Ok I took this printscreen from Grace's post. I actually cannot find this comment anymore as it is lost in the sea of comments on my facebook page.<br><br>I did call her a B***h which is very mildly abusive (to people with sticks up their butts I guess) so I shall redact it. But other than that, I was simply explaining myself and didn't talk about her. I <b>DEFINITELY</b> did not instruct my blog readers to attack her or bully her in any way, despite how she treated me.<br><br>In what appeared to me as an effort to use the Gushcloud saga to get more blog hits for her blog, Grace wrote nasty accusations about me, when I was <u><i>NOTHING BUT NICE TO HER. </i></u><br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">What I felt was in really bad taste is that not only did she say untrue things about me, she conveniently also did the same to Dr Leslie Tay and everyone from Lee Kum Kee and threw them under the bus, insinuating we were<i><b> all dishonest</b></i>. </span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">These people had done nothing to her. Dr Leslie Tay is one of the nicest people I've met and we all know how important reputation is to a doctor!</span><br><br><br>If she genuinely felt so strongly that I'm a liar and that what we did was wrong (I insist it isn't), she could have easily walked away from the filming or blogged about my lying earlier. But she didn't, why? Why only when the Gushcloud expose came out? Is it because of the extra hits??<br><br><br>Grace saw my replies. She edited her post to include my replies, and wrote many snide remarks about me.<br><br>It includes her accusing me of being unprofessional because I was late, surreptitiously including a link to ask everyone to read SMRT's expose of me, and lots of blabber about her "awards" and how mine are given by my own company and therefore mean less than hers. Yeah yeah you very much more recognized than me as a blogger ok, give you win. <br><br>You can view the whole post archived <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150330204251/https://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/xiaxues-big-gushcloud-expose-but-even-the-best-bloggers-lie/" target="_blank">here</a>. (Warning: It's full of straw-grasping and self promotion)<br><br><br>I didn't even read her update (till after I got her PO summons) and I didn't respond to her. Because you know... insignificant to me.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 10 (neutral):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BgHwx1x-B2doQ2OX9q8GPg5olmFsPHSxVn-76ZN2saLJZuGTJO0xrDc5mQarjgdQpkpdhgNrMmUBvD9oUoihZM-3wtaJMEoV9IA4I914fVW1zHhIWCG1042PPlrc3R35_Gm9RZaoAng/s1600/case.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BgHwx1x-B2doQ2OX9q8GPg5olmFsPHSxVn-76ZN2saLJZuGTJO0xrDc5mQarjgdQpkpdhgNrMmUBvD9oUoihZM-3wtaJMEoV9IA4I914fVW1zHhIWCG1042PPlrc3R35_Gm9RZaoAng/s1600/case.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>26th Dec 2014</i>: (Excerpt) Grace blogs again about my Gushcloud expose.</div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 11 (positive):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGhC302eKa-oobpJG2uoMhg7A5runQCKMDEdEgFUY-LPegI_0rrSBiGI2h7NV_z30PbtHCqTK08uu6erUD_Z-12PFolJ_eCSoKVnepa8pmiwTJMgzUG5vTPk-Iq6XxfH6dfbQ49vXWNk/s1600/whatsapp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGhC302eKa-oobpJG2uoMhg7A5runQCKMDEdEgFUY-LPegI_0rrSBiGI2h7NV_z30PbtHCqTK08uu6erUD_Z-12PFolJ_eCSoKVnepa8pmiwTJMgzUG5vTPk-Iq6XxfH6dfbQ49vXWNk/s1600/whatsapp1.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>27th Dec 2014</i>: (Excerpt) Grace blogs about the whatsapp chat leak</div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 12 (positive): </u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsoOAZseAlPwWusFDG7yXOIDBPdFtvp1CSEeTyPKetbGI2TjtrGxoL20zPAMW7T4UBN3wiJtHkGvDg9keCz8rBycKSBPF5h_MmIw_Mh63HaiR3RKSiFJVnBaFkcSW3HyIz3B1HCn_Q9I/s1600/whatsapp2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsoOAZseAlPwWusFDG7yXOIDBPdFtvp1CSEeTyPKetbGI2TjtrGxoL20zPAMW7T4UBN3wiJtHkGvDg9keCz8rBycKSBPF5h_MmIw_Mh63HaiR3RKSiFJVnBaFkcSW3HyIz3B1HCn_Q9I/s1600/whatsapp2.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>27th Dec 2014:</i> Grace says I'm <span style="color: #134f5c;">awesome</span>!! ;)</div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 13 (positive): </b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5BGnZcfxRZz5Rn7FsU40a7l4scjYAg4ofV9syWSKD4mDjcJeFtNb4EyXGiVl3hnoluH5KaYUWSGmL-PG3XoxGqei_YqR7f2IzExr9OZqgUw1QxWFEgLPg4QH68FNvMFjn2b48g26_1c/s1600/whatsapp3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5BGnZcfxRZz5Rn7FsU40a7l4scjYAg4ofV9syWSKD4mDjcJeFtNb4EyXGiVl3hnoluH5KaYUWSGmL-PG3XoxGqei_YqR7f2IzExr9OZqgUw1QxWFEgLPg4QH68FNvMFjn2b48g26_1c/s1600/whatsapp3.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>27th Dec 2014:</i> (Excerpt) Grace blogs a second blog post within a day<br>about the whatsapp chat leak, and once again borders on reverence for me.</div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 14 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY8AzlFzsUBafaG5v3mHESL4OSi7IuPduStKveii2wkGuQhB8yB19d5rIItBlz8mnwHfIhx8yAM50RIlDhZ_3sINj-yAZFf6ZL7b0OmCztcLAHg4v-l5Wrqhm3I7b9PK0MGG15UP2jM8/s1600/smrtlink1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY8AzlFzsUBafaG5v3mHESL4OSi7IuPduStKveii2wkGuQhB8yB19d5rIItBlz8mnwHfIhx8yAM50RIlDhZ_3sINj-yAZFf6ZL7b0OmCztcLAHg4v-l5Wrqhm3I7b9PK0MGG15UP2jM8/s1600/smrtlink1.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">On the same day, <i>27th Dec 2014</i>, Grace shares SMRT Feedback's nasty post about me.</div><br><br><br>Two days later, on <i>29th Dec 2014</i>, Grace copied <a href="https://dayre.me/mystylemysong/o88JtYpTUU" target="_blank">Shuyin's dayre post</a>, which is an open letter to Yan Kay Kay, word-for-word wholesale on her blog.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 15 (Neutral, then edited to negative later): </b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu2E4DPdbGqQcU8QG-bYkRLfFZZ1IpdveyRzH_xN51cAZwIB-FgVliKwMCzjXNS7WP9avdY6c8fsVBnymZ0CDcDrsv_3EIPYRHCyvr_kFKnM2WaNOAZuiyTzenaJ1YIvb9KsE1h_7rJ8/s1600/shuyin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu2E4DPdbGqQcU8QG-bYkRLfFZZ1IpdveyRzH_xN51cAZwIB-FgVliKwMCzjXNS7WP9avdY6c8fsVBnymZ0CDcDrsv_3EIPYRHCyvr_kFKnM2WaNOAZuiyTzenaJ1YIvb9KsE1h_7rJ8/s1600/shuyin.jpg"></a></div><br>Initially the blog post simply copied Shuyin's words, but was later edited. Grace contradicts herself by now claiming that no good can come out of reading Shuyin's blog post when it was her who blogged about it in the first place. -_-<br><br>Now, I am not Grace, and I cannot say for sure her intentions of reposting Shuyin's post.<br><br>But if you asked me to guess, she probably realised that this article of Shuyin's had gone viral. The dayre post had no title, which meant its url is something like http://dayre.me/mystylemsong/723782734.htm - with no title, the article is basically unsearchable in google.<br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGvsYQH-XNnZE7HtZKp0mhlHQTYLrO7K5-o35nxRRHsap1LzDQsC0GSdMJDPKQvZiRBOI_7iv1MqCpJOkH1IU7qZq_m7OM7l30ptlurSIZ34OqoqvHPCm1j5vdvc1wBkOWNil9uxXGVE/s1600/google.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGvsYQH-XNnZE7HtZKp0mhlHQTYLrO7K5-o35nxRRHsap1LzDQsC0GSdMJDPKQvZiRBOI_7iv1MqCpJOkH1IU7qZq_m7OM7l30ptlurSIZ34OqoqvHPCm1j5vdvc1wBkOWNil9uxXGVE/s1600/google.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">(A screenshot of the search I did - 3rd search result also belongs to Grace)</div><br>Basically, anyone who wanted to read the article would be lead to Grace's page, giving her additional hits. It is smart and opportunistic, I'll admit.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 16 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5__Zv6Pepdhz5bfDfN265R1uVTOtgyopgipW3I3OcG7mWgN44ZRrKgXvC7H2bjELhpZsgh-mbD4euYPbrdCGnYu4nR4f-EZmecnDNF9FpfAxFkoRJd-q2MQ7YlWvsrMxImutDPsU-Ef8/s1600/expose1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5__Zv6Pepdhz5bfDfN265R1uVTOtgyopgipW3I3OcG7mWgN44ZRrKgXvC7H2bjELhpZsgh-mbD4euYPbrdCGnYu4nR4f-EZmecnDNF9FpfAxFkoRJd-q2MQ7YlWvsrMxImutDPsU-Ef8/s1600/expose1.jpg"></a></div><br><i>30st Dec 2014</i>: From being in awe of me just 3 days ago, she inexplicably decides that an article that's full of arrant rubbish is better than my Gushcloud expose and decides to link it.<br><br><br>The SMRT Expose 1.5 got her so excited she made 2 posts about it on her New Year. Maybe her New Year's Day wasn't very exciting.<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>POST 17 (negative):</b></span></u></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tFq93gqbMWnExnPjDNdKgsypFdWRZNolVM-d0GsRaz3ddyokBLBJ1xnJ4yhUzgVauesAedPtFBgLsK05wKeBxpBcHd_k-QwcYsDSLgBTLE6rSSQtsaK85VoRZKWxIu5eSc9dnIYSYoE/s1600/expose2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tFq93gqbMWnExnPjDNdKgsypFdWRZNolVM-d0GsRaz3ddyokBLBJ1xnJ4yhUzgVauesAedPtFBgLsK05wKeBxpBcHd_k-QwcYsDSLgBTLE6rSSQtsaK85VoRZKWxIu5eSc9dnIYSYoE/s1600/expose2.jpg"></a></div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 18 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCFlkF5ZDWnVvSNsdQWQ-qHXqADsNG3KgjQuYk9rQN0arlc0gfQbyktWSjhKmP40_tX4PvtQRn4mqKeDUL5A4X1GeRxboxzd-xunZia7t7FxRWkOggVIng8UA0njDvBLY19a_8Ps8PC0/s1600/expose3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCFlkF5ZDWnVvSNsdQWQ-qHXqADsNG3KgjQuYk9rQN0arlc0gfQbyktWSjhKmP40_tX4PvtQRn4mqKeDUL5A4X1GeRxboxzd-xunZia7t7FxRWkOggVIng8UA0njDvBLY19a_8Ps8PC0/s1600/expose3.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1st Jan 2015</i>: Grace makes 2 separate facebook posts sharing unsavoury content about me</div><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The next day, Grace again makes 2 more posts about me... Eh... why you keep talking about me nonstop??</b></span><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 19 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_8NEInqjRYXYlWQFe0aHjo3mbFXkNu0ZODJHAF2X-POx_OmyBzKjLn3Nw_Mf22ve2Fho03-wxUJT9tQbnCFMmKK1RcvP4wiqyCCKN60FjqgA14y__uiNzRDu0FCQctML0lOszfAsDzw/s1600/topbloggerlol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_8NEInqjRYXYlWQFe0aHjo3mbFXkNu0ZODJHAF2X-POx_OmyBzKjLn3Nw_Mf22ve2Fho03-wxUJT9tQbnCFMmKK1RcvP4wiqyCCKN60FjqgA14y__uiNzRDu0FCQctML0lOszfAsDzw/s1600/topbloggerlol.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2nd Jan 2015</i>: She says I am not Asia Pacific's top blogger and that it's "self-proclaimed". </div><br><br>She then calls me a "Pineapple blogger" - whatever that means - and calls me thick-skinned. (This is coming from somebody who talks about her "award-winning" blog all the time and had 314 instagram followers and 243 twitter followers before the PO saga.)<br><br>And LOL at the Chua Chun Hwee fellow's astute observation that Grace Tan is Singapore's top blogger. Yes she is!<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 20 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVs75TjQiMuBMwozO04lsBS-IHkNocYTwC99m3O1qF6uLFTiDrhGFwrgZXt6olTNnTolRysulrC3w0fkmP983erUCU3AMj1rdT44Is7kPVlxWjsr7lqdAONkvg_JOnOcwoZs-fxThKRYM/s1600/smrtlink2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVs75TjQiMuBMwozO04lsBS-IHkNocYTwC99m3O1qF6uLFTiDrhGFwrgZXt6olTNnTolRysulrC3w0fkmP983erUCU3AMj1rdT44Is7kPVlxWjsr7lqdAONkvg_JOnOcwoZs-fxThKRYM/s1600/smrtlink2.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2nd Jan 2015</i>: Grace's second post of the day where she slides</div><div style="text-align: center;"> in yet another snide remark about me.</div><br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 days later</b></span>, on 5th of Jan 2015, Grace launches another double attack on me:<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 21 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF41DFqug58CdrQJAv0HjzMB4yFUzOn-J08FiKQm4fwbEjjvrdYCkBVAvDQGYVxXujHTwQeIGSEnWrnn_Oz4gtgUuH62oUTQh-mlp1X8sXntN0rz1scLRI-78b56gK7y1PKPm-jcyzfJE/s1600/pienappleblogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF41DFqug58CdrQJAv0HjzMB4yFUzOn-J08FiKQm4fwbEjjvrdYCkBVAvDQGYVxXujHTwQeIGSEnWrnn_Oz4gtgUuH62oUTQh-mlp1X8sXntN0rz1scLRI-78b56gK7y1PKPm-jcyzfJE/s1600/pienappleblogger.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>5th Jan 2015</i>: Grace links up an unflattering article about me </div><div style="text-align: center;">and calls me a #pineappleblogger, showing off her witty sense of humour</div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 22 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Hh-qlKYjbKxJg1z3n3wHm8o168vm1JR3L-czMbKqLS-GiHIYkxesZhokKNa4rQ67v1sCeCFwd6OiMjtIiHKAMqZktSMkWzPzAHLyvHnfHugH41_W8Cn2rPykNMf-wxE4Ghli0WvGCoQ/s1600/ipo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Hh-qlKYjbKxJg1z3n3wHm8o168vm1JR3L-czMbKqLS-GiHIYkxesZhokKNa4rQ67v1sCeCFwd6OiMjtIiHKAMqZktSMkWzPzAHLyvHnfHugH41_W8Cn2rPykNMf-wxE4Ghli0WvGCoQ/s1600/ipo.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>5th Jan 2015</i>: Grace accuses me of manipulating the stock market</div><br>Grace links a defamatory facebook post of her ardent love SMRT Feedback and claims I'm actually <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_manipulation" target="_blank">breaking the law</a>.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;">Unless Grace has proof (and I'm sorry, hearsay on a highly disreputable website written by idiots don't count), how can she spread a baseless statement like that about me?</span><br><br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhP57tTJdSA3oHe9YZxE-1Vx3-h7PT_wxc_CqET5xDUaXIwNkjEV-ng3s0a_j3VOBJ0ZQq00spoJfxlMy7ESjfM8DsV6-2Ah-PIEluGeirEqq0cr69f91ZwJ2eG1doZm7tgqEc82Q8cE/s1600/conundrum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhP57tTJdSA3oHe9YZxE-1Vx3-h7PT_wxc_CqET5xDUaXIwNkjEV-ng3s0a_j3VOBJ0ZQq00spoJfxlMy7ESjfM8DsV6-2Ah-PIEluGeirEqq0cr69f91ZwJ2eG1doZm7tgqEc82Q8cE/s1600/conundrum.jpg"></a></div><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now, I've showed, with proof, of 22 separate posts (both on her blog and facebook - not counting comments on those posts) that Grace Tan have wrote about me or mentioned me in a span of 2 months.</b></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes, I'm on her mind so much that she even blogs about me <i>more than once a day</i>!! </span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Which begs this question...</b></span></i></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriJtb1WS5FCCuQi26xQ9ESm1qYF2eVlqiWeqqfnFaEDpx0DG3iRw9jgNEVABDh1e8EtDTCejwoOzLSnUzIqjS2LYrItssFVNapfp7T6tJtz06MQOH-KvpX8SQJMpodAGuRH8MH6e3h94/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriJtb1WS5FCCuQi26xQ9ESm1qYF2eVlqiWeqqfnFaEDpx0DG3iRw9jgNEVABDh1e8EtDTCejwoOzLSnUzIqjS2LYrItssFVNapfp7T6tJtz06MQOH-KvpX8SQJMpodAGuRH8MH6e3h94/s1600/unnamed.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOLz I'm honoured but it's starting to creep me out</div><br><br><br><br><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><i>I would like to emphasize that till this point, despite all she wrote about me, I DID NOT RETALIATE OR RESPOND IN ANY WAY.</i></b></u></span></span><br><br><br>The only time I ever mentioned her or in fact, <i>cared about her existence</i>, was the post I showed where I explained the Lee Kum Kee situation to a reader. Even then she wasn't my concern. My concern was explaining to my reader what actually happened during filming.<br><br><br>Grace Tan has harassed me, provoked me and insulted me openly on many occasions and I, ironically, handled the situation with grace. *pats self on back*<br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>While she used her public platforms (albeit limited popularity although supposedly award-winning) to spread untruths and offensive articles about me, I have never abused my popularity to attack her back. </b></span><br><br><br>Honestly, I didn't even know how to respond to her because on one hand she seems to like and respect me, and on the other hand she seems to hate me and despise me.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZe7iG1udF8OXwkLs6ced2SmZH5GNQ84xMJqYs8c31sAXpLl-4-HW15NsCjis6AebmUnZ-Oj9PpAHKA8PDkxUHvV-A_lYtTcArfEY8uxni3fd5hi0bl7MBjcFEvAag6JFcHgUdYrPj5w/s1600/confusion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZe7iG1udF8OXwkLs6ced2SmZH5GNQ84xMJqYs8c31sAXpLl-4-HW15NsCjis6AebmUnZ-Oj9PpAHKA8PDkxUHvV-A_lYtTcArfEY8uxni3fd5hi0bl7MBjcFEvAag6JFcHgUdYrPj5w/s1600/confusion.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Erm ok Grace.. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'll leave you to sort out your feelings...</b></span></div><br><br><br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JSXEUAFHvlbP75KAA-gHGVTADV9yWgH_Y05uuPlKwVlwe8C-0rKDj-0iQKpmCyQMA7VY9GGRVFmVXiSfRXbJ75yebLKQLAnNzydA14IqGTG146Mdjd_Rta1P84F9d7XAtRUuI4MXcBI/s1600/walterlim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JSXEUAFHvlbP75KAA-gHGVTADV9yWgH_Y05uuPlKwVlwe8C-0rKDj-0iQKpmCyQMA7VY9GGRVFmVXiSfRXbJ75yebLKQLAnNzydA14IqGTG146Mdjd_Rta1P84F9d7XAtRUuI4MXcBI/s1600/walterlim.jpg"></a></div><br><br>On 21st of March 2015, a guy named Walter Lim (I don't know who he is) linked up a Straits Times article on his facebook page. The article is about my Gushcloud expose 2.<br><br>Irrelevant comments are redacted.<br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiTb3A6toJO1Bem6ysmIuciLIE3gHO63ioOgs5AzOkb7EbB9B95QJ5laoLv_7GOJCwgnVLv3M5xxuwrJPnIYSGDkZ2zEB9jbcRpWN0bjnFb5WHMsfWkjJQuRjSfWS7bUgQ2d3B3fOmls/s1600/walterpost1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiTb3A6toJO1Bem6ysmIuciLIE3gHO63ioOgs5AzOkb7EbB9B95QJ5laoLv_7GOJCwgnVLv3M5xxuwrJPnIYSGDkZ2zEB9jbcRpWN0bjnFb5WHMsfWkjJQuRjSfWS7bUgQ2d3B3fOmls/s1600/walterpost1.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Unprovoked, Grace decided to attack me (again) with two very invalid accusations. I was quoted in the article as saying I didn't expect the Singtel matter to blow up THAT BIG.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHLlrdmKMiSGqr-ZxNQfv07IZ-lP0ScApsGoU2pPYd9GJbIRbcdi3v0aqr-RQOuXkZnoG7dK7na_-OqXrX5IHvARrd02XjemKjDcgZlDaGuD4twEDx_ys2F2jmCpv-BG4pOEVwqiwabM/s1600/walterpost2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHLlrdmKMiSGqr-ZxNQfv07IZ-lP0ScApsGoU2pPYd9GJbIRbcdi3v0aqr-RQOuXkZnoG7dK7na_-OqXrX5IHvARrd02XjemKjDcgZlDaGuD4twEDx_ys2F2jmCpv-BG4pOEVwqiwabM/s1600/walterpost2.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Further down the comments, Grace admits she plans to "go to war"<br>with me after setting up a committee.</div><br><br><br>A friend of mine linked me to this Walter Lim's facebook post. I got incensed, so I replied. Honestly, there is only so much one can take.<br><br><br>I replied her comment with my personal and very private facebook account, not my public one.<br><br>Insulting/abusive words are redacted. Don't want to have her say I'm harassing her again.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hxR2ypldfBfjNdG7r2K0XvWHM1i-LnzhyphenhyphendKb919AyGBIOlchTazUiHmI-VQ1qHh2AiydWIzoHI4IEk_DF5dE3LNOpm-2nGwp370jiZ-Ht-bAfL9JXf_0SmmYUoCRRD_Y6jPG3NmOov4/s1600/walterpost3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hxR2ypldfBfjNdG7r2K0XvWHM1i-LnzhyphenhyphendKb919AyGBIOlchTazUiHmI-VQ1qHh2AiydWIzoHI4IEk_DF5dE3LNOpm-2nGwp370jiZ-Ht-bAfL9JXf_0SmmYUoCRRD_Y6jPG3NmOov4/s1600/walterpost3.jpg"></a></div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIy_nxK3Z6987tWaFNAKP1Zxo5DiUNh55doipGovAEp2wi-vQoRtyFzHSiejkLiTXWavBdsEVKDAg_p1JlLC9MDU3ByzP8MXB4dW6NptfwFQ6XHX-GufbG5tdxXbyTIVuUCNrIgQaWZ0/s1600/walterpost34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIy_nxK3Z6987tWaFNAKP1Zxo5DiUNh55doipGovAEp2wi-vQoRtyFzHSiejkLiTXWavBdsEVKDAg_p1JlLC9MDU3ByzP8MXB4dW6NptfwFQ6XHX-GufbG5tdxXbyTIVuUCNrIgQaWZ0/s1600/walterpost34.jpg"></a></div><br>Sorry you have to read this inane crap but since Grace Tan claims I am harassing her and cyberbullying her I must show everything that transpired between us, right?<br><br>And I don't know what Grace is talking about when she claims I am saying she plagiarized her book. I merely asked an innocuous question. *blinks eyes<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWllrGipjJ0MtC301hwYbWhJt58p8G1gEDz0SspXKLgmn_l9sIsIiw8fjBf-dyZAVp2Z-22B006vlKJMiPFb74ZcuFrAxombQTxEKeXh87TqwCpBCRDV83xi4DNqh2jy9Jxs78na45Ho/s1600/walterpost5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWllrGipjJ0MtC301hwYbWhJt58p8G1gEDz0SspXKLgmn_l9sIsIiw8fjBf-dyZAVp2Z-22B006vlKJMiPFb74ZcuFrAxombQTxEKeXh87TqwCpBCRDV83xi4DNqh2jy9Jxs78na45Ho/s1600/walterpost5.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Ok so that's the end of our stupid facebook tiff.<br><br>As I wrote the 3rd comment, it occurred to me that Grace Tan seems unable to debate logically so this was a major waste of my time. Most of the time I had no idea what she is talking about. What students?? Why suddenly talking about Dawn Yang or Eunice Annabel??! WHAT'S GOING ON?<br><br><br><br><b>As such, <u>before</u> Grace went to file for a PO, I already clearly stated I will not be replying any further:</b><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"<span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">Now now, you are clearly a little kee s**o so I won't engage in verbal sparring with you anymore</span></span></span></span></span></span><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">."</span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br><br><br><br><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">This is me saying I have said my piece and vented my frustrations, so I'm not going to retaliate any further.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">True to my word, I never did.</span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div><br><br><br>In other words, she knew that I wasn't planning on "harassing" her again, yet she still went ahead with wasting the court's time.<br><br><br>Not happy, I assume, with what transpired on Walter Lim's post, Grace attacked me on her social media again:<br><br><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u></u></b></span></span><br><center><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 23 (negative):</u></b></span></span></center><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNMruLi1RXC7c0vlJRojoTibw9RfBM5K9ZFD0U35vbnpi0B9dUkDwS7Q30mf77m3-FStGQgAELmXTakaw2UsXo-modGvL5V8Zzb_BACZKeIhTBV-rJIQEb15JJyn3UXL8qz50s3nEfZA/s1600/nn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNMruLi1RXC7c0vlJRojoTibw9RfBM5K9ZFD0U35vbnpi0B9dUkDwS7Q30mf77m3-FStGQgAELmXTakaw2UsXo-modGvL5V8Zzb_BACZKeIhTBV-rJIQEb15JJyn3UXL8qz50s3nEfZA/s1600/nn.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>22nd Mar 2015</i>: Grace shares a horrible hate site of me</div><br><br>Within the same day, she does it again:<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 24 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogKSkSbjhmKRWmlMMCi93rvioZsEKL0BgIpQiCkwPCy0QsnICBRlROWiIa1ygxcf6ToueSigUJPj4vhwqAyPu1K-UvCs4edXy3OVDXWo4HOjjQUiWshDiBHaSSPK-7prQcS0VxxQb3SI/s1600/attack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogKSkSbjhmKRWmlMMCi93rvioZsEKL0BgIpQiCkwPCy0QsnICBRlROWiIa1ygxcf6ToueSigUJPj4vhwqAyPu1K-UvCs4edXy3OVDXWo4HOjjQUiWshDiBHaSSPK-7prQcS0VxxQb3SI/s1600/attack.jpg"></a></div><br>I'm super scary!!<br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After this, Grace went to file for the Protection Order, claiming I harassed her and cyberbullied her.</b></span><br><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WHATT??????!</b></span></i><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDU274EMkOaAsGcW83ri18kc7MZp91dhp0lIUNe6ppKhRO5T3JwBubOw1uRxxwQmP1k17IHR1rGgdNICjcmhL5xtqw476PzSkD2eFai8jVzz0Id2MUbBunHjJCoKwlLbwyigzx19LzjSI/s1600/OS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDU274EMkOaAsGcW83ri18kc7MZp91dhp0lIUNe6ppKhRO5T3JwBubOw1uRxxwQmP1k17IHR1rGgdNICjcmhL5xtqw476PzSkD2eFai8jVzz0Id2MUbBunHjJCoKwlLbwyigzx19LzjSI/s1600/OS.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Grace's Originating Summons and Affidavit are very entertaining. These are public court documents, accessible to anyone who wishes to read it, so I am reposting my favourite bits here.<br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">After Walter Lim incident, Grace got very busy! She didn't really "peace out", there's loads to do!</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">She wrote to our Ministers</span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div><br><br><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This includes our <i>grieving Prime Minister</i>, WHOSE FATHER JUST PASSED AWAY ONE DAY AGO.</b></span> Wow, how sensitive.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0">Also, the Minister of Law, and the Deputy Prime Minister.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".3.1:3:1:$comment10155308508660545_10155315545300545:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$text0:0:$0:0"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6moNDe1wNN82T3JF3sGpavWNQKM8fE3ygfikfg1TKiUD6d97za9lGXE0KmN9y7eR6pGOrIrmFAvrru4vf_azFnTPz0FXdljJ-BaElmZg9gD_Nfebi3kM3D2O-TQDL1GKq1Sbh2RssQc/s1600/pmo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6moNDe1wNN82T3JF3sGpavWNQKM8fE3ygfikfg1TKiUD6d97za9lGXE0KmN9y7eR6pGOrIrmFAvrru4vf_azFnTPz0FXdljJ-BaElmZg9gD_Nfebi3kM3D2O-TQDL1GKq1Sbh2RssQc/s1600/pmo.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Because who cares if your father just died? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Grace Tan is harassed and that should be the top priority.</div><br><br>In this email Grace carefully crafted, there is absolutely no mention of the numerous times SHE has harassed me and cyberbullied me (hey, she's an award-winning popular blogger you know. Poor me), nor how she had provoked me into replying her and later she had the last word.<br><br>And wow, I didn't know I got Protection OrderS against my VICTIMS!! I'm sorry, but HOW is SMRT Feedback a victim of mine?! They - or he, could be just one schizophrenic dude pretending to be many - are anonymous and the anonymous cannot be insulted or harmed.<br><br>And of course, showing the court your opinion that the courts have somehow allowed me to abuse the judicial system under their nose is a very clever idea indeed.<br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She saw a doctor for her loose stools</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDxtR5Ena_hJ5l9-1cJR6qaJZzSSR1Vxls96k0W7-nxAH3_ghAC-AI_iIXbjewJx51mBxTpS26WFflpMkzSm6rgF34dJIlvnBZlYz6FifVs6Nhhyphenhyphen0Yv3D7eFaVqyUc0KgBpqZOrFOIXE/s1600/doctor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDxtR5Ena_hJ5l9-1cJR6qaJZzSSR1Vxls96k0W7-nxAH3_ghAC-AI_iIXbjewJx51mBxTpS26WFflpMkzSm6rgF34dJIlvnBZlYz6FifVs6Nhhyphenhyphen0Yv3D7eFaVqyUc0KgBpqZOrFOIXE/s1600/doctor.jpg"></a></div><br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She filed not one but TWO police reports</b></span></span></div><br>I cannot think of a better use of our law enforcement's time. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYqiqxxCw5TR2hz_R5yee26z95qSKsV_UN0E_QZ0frXthyNLRe-CiqyzyhTqobOxcjAvMlaiKWKdIDGCJ2lrX-x_D6ltiG6R76evBO0IBAgcM07bOuYHDhqnKM-he_QaS5Sb2Qza-Q1E/s1600/police1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYqiqxxCw5TR2hz_R5yee26z95qSKsV_UN0E_QZ0frXthyNLRe-CiqyzyhTqobOxcjAvMlaiKWKdIDGCJ2lrX-x_D6ltiG6R76evBO0IBAgcM07bOuYHDhqnKM-he_QaS5Sb2Qza-Q1E/s1600/police1.jpg"></a></div><br>Again, no mention that she insulted me first.<br><br>She even tried to make it seem like she didn't insult me just because my name was not expressly stated. Putting my name there is irrelevant as everyone knows she is talking about me. My name was in the freaking title of Walter Lim's post. Is her motive to lead everyone to believe I fired the first salvo?<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqKOGSVgqHtWlH4gMpLH-daeOtL0XPyOZj4IE97Bpzub74xS6aW3hr6VqbVBlZ9CFWjs0EZX4ivJr741qe8eeK04dYoc2wiGOXBv8tcTojWTxeq7Qr71tq9lBbulqGky3WijwJu_E_jU/s1600/police2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqKOGSVgqHtWlH4gMpLH-daeOtL0XPyOZj4IE97Bpzub74xS6aW3hr6VqbVBlZ9CFWjs0EZX4ivJr741qe8eeK04dYoc2wiGOXBv8tcTojWTxeq7Qr71tq9lBbulqGky3WijwJu_E_jU/s1600/police2.jpg"></a></div><br><br><b>WHY IS MY PURPLE HAIR BLUE TO GRACE I FIND THIS ALARMING.</b> Maybe I bullied her into colour-blindness. O_o<br><br>Also my hair isn't permed don't anyhow say lol<br><br><br><br><br>In the affidavit, she also included many other testimonials to how fantastically awesome her book and workshop are, although how they are relevant to the case I have no idea. However, Grace seems to have cultivated a habit of doing that so I suppose at every possible avenue she must. She also included articles and emails of people who don't like me saying I am a cyberbully. Eh... ok.<br><br>My legal counsel was very perplexed by her affidavit.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcSAe12XhNlssukV1_ZGDOOGqaUV8ZzHFhZvt7MxjhzzHKlp7lK0-KbMoe3U9MjJ_ZyyDphujjMdgGGk3DLY-a0JZgvbzyFvXtkVDwA-u1qbvp1ed0j-Qin7pemY3siKMwFA2TI3sGXw/s1600/filing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcSAe12XhNlssukV1_ZGDOOGqaUV8ZzHFhZvt7MxjhzzHKlp7lK0-KbMoe3U9MjJ_ZyyDphujjMdgGGk3DLY-a0JZgvbzyFvXtkVDwA-u1qbvp1ed0j-Qin7pemY3siKMwFA2TI3sGXw/s1600/filing.jpg"></a></div><br><br>After filing the PO, Grace took to her blog and wrote about "suing" me. This obviously isn't accurate as she is merely filing a Protection Order. The post has been taken down but you can read it <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150403213941/https://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/saynotobullying/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>POST 25 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ62GFpLEzcpSecAqUR8YTk6k-wCWHNzrAD7lWD7yLtwjx7BlxNtVIDFpqrqahDz5o3E0rdCRGBf4ZrvXq48wzfFTPKwkYqyw9tEm8pI6jnxvfR0qiWxIbqp9qOomA4zYDqw_n1ZXHTUI/s1600/suing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ62GFpLEzcpSecAqUR8YTk6k-wCWHNzrAD7lWD7yLtwjx7BlxNtVIDFpqrqahDz5o3E0rdCRGBf4ZrvXq48wzfFTPKwkYqyw9tEm8pI6jnxvfR0qiWxIbqp9qOomA4zYDqw_n1ZXHTUI/s1600/suing.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>30th Mar 2015</i>: Grace announces on facebook she's suing me</div><br><br>The post includes a graphic of a snowflake symbolising me and the text "Keep Calm and Say No to Bullying".<br><br><br>The news outlets got to hear of this and one after another <i><b>erroneously reports that I'm being sued. </b></i><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 26 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s6BaSbnrwZywjphArN1uenc_aemzzNZQ_pugr4OHAi1fHJhGpjCHDGnMogXWGERQMgwbv4nb0dZjzR91AQCE4sBYFRXz0eoxmsYocteivlDwQr_mxZjp4-auCG4-6yCO2ZqBnJZcmZ0/s1600/blog2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s6BaSbnrwZywjphArN1uenc_aemzzNZQ_pugr4OHAi1fHJhGpjCHDGnMogXWGERQMgwbv4nb0dZjzR91AQCE4sBYFRXz0eoxmsYocteivlDwQr_mxZjp4-auCG4-6yCO2ZqBnJZcmZ0/s1600/blog2.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><i>30th Mar 2015</i>: Excerpt from blog (Full post <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150403213941/https://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/saynotobullying/" target="_blank">here</a>, deleted now)</div><br><br>Reeling, or because if everyone sees the Walter post they can tell who is really harassing who?<br><br>Why are you reeling Grace? How I reacted towards you (till before this post) is very mild compared to what I have done to others, and you know this.<br><br>To claim shock from my reaction is ludicrous. You do not poke a sleeping dragon in the eye and then say you are surprised and offended at the dragon's typical dragon behaviour.<br><br>You claim you are extremely terrified of me, that I cause you health problems, but yet you continue to attack me, time and again. This behaviour is extremely perplexing. <br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Grace's noble and virtuous intentions </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>will bring good to the blogosphere </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>for years to come:</b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjwGie2T_LnGQT-eqeyHc_qwXJn9PH7UR29IWZDhuekeSTpUiC-XlLdAKi6OyE2Uy8UqPN8_rATCIgcZmTNhOUAHGsXzP-fAKO3g9Ed6TweHrIyCDPsNtEnGh3PtozF8gG69GspvIEl4/s1600/blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjwGie2T_LnGQT-eqeyHc_qwXJn9PH7UR29IWZDhuekeSTpUiC-XlLdAKi6OyE2Uy8UqPN8_rATCIgcZmTNhOUAHGsXzP-fAKO3g9Ed6TweHrIyCDPsNtEnGh3PtozF8gG69GspvIEl4/s1600/blog.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from blog) </div><br>Just one day after the mourning period, Grace invokes Mr Lee Kuan Yew's name for her righteous campaign to end Cyberbullying. <br><br>And wow!<br><br>You wish for a better blogosphere and you are doing this for the children!!! How gracious and kind of you!! I MUST ASK DASHIEL TO THANK YOU FOR MAKING A BETTER FUTURE <br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyLDI3Er-_zqWrdWube8GRX8Ewjvn1nZwypnWuonhmx3vDlbdkWIof-he3s-cq5k6TNGN_I6N5sbnpyrwt3RXPJmaYNQ22Osq8IIarc-cLvBIwWln9nRqeub-eJTF01BJa2g5sCJtzcQ/s1600/blog3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyLDI3Er-_zqWrdWube8GRX8Ewjvn1nZwypnWuonhmx3vDlbdkWIof-he3s-cq5k6TNGN_I6N5sbnpyrwt3RXPJmaYNQ22Osq8IIarc-cLvBIwWln9nRqeub-eJTF01BJa2g5sCJtzcQ/s1600/blog3.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from blog) </div><br>DON'T FORGET TO PROMOTE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA!! IT'S NOT EVERYDAY YOU GET TO BE ON NEWSPAPER!!<br><br>And yes, it is totally logical that if you believe in Saying No to Bullying, you should follow Grace on instagram.<br><br>Eh guys! <b>If you believe in ending child abuse, human trafficking, rape, murder or discrimination of any kind, PLEASE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM. </b>@xiaxue @xiaxue @xiaxue FOLLOW, YOU HEARTLESS PERSON SURELY YOU CARE ABOUT THOSE CAUSES<br><br>That same day, Grace blogs a second blog post about the PO. Very hardworking this one.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 27 (negative): </b></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGz9-jHAGr_zCeweYki6m3TN8i5Dzt6cmy3157PJcz9athzWOwT5DTCJaT6Twf77j0PWKOiT4yiEO9q8W_AYpirux0CZOnGPDiaDW5l_D_fKpiv4sQiP3-VBHPNEwyh5yaplGUdFWLls/s1600/blog4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGz9-jHAGr_zCeweYki6m3TN8i5Dzt6cmy3157PJcz9athzWOwT5DTCJaT6Twf77j0PWKOiT4yiEO9q8W_AYpirux0CZOnGPDiaDW5l_D_fKpiv4sQiP3-VBHPNEwyh5yaplGUdFWLls/s1600/blog4.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>30th Mar 2015</i>: (Excerpt) Grace blogs about how I've been attacking her <i>"FOR A LONG TIME"</i>.</div><br><br>Yes because 3 comments over the span of 2 days is a super long time... To a Mayfly whose entire lifespan could be over in that time.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86COxczX0yyF1FMZVyZ3t1I3WLHwN6JwuRK8slNuFYpLvJFQtOQvkx5i3uDS4NGjFGRDtfZdQLSNEjIz9YpcbdpDdWwwjUTGeOlBRmLHbx4e2EucOYkJGMgO0SiMHK_z5OrMAnjWUf7M/s1600/mayfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86COxczX0yyF1FMZVyZ3t1I3WLHwN6JwuRK8slNuFYpLvJFQtOQvkx5i3uDS4NGjFGRDtfZdQLSNEjIz9YpcbdpDdWwwjUTGeOlBRmLHbx4e2EucOYkJGMgO0SiMHK_z5OrMAnjWUf7M/s1600/mayfly.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">LOL I actually managed to find a Mayfly comic</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnZrv9UrfTE_-NPSNqUQhepFK_PSK8cdY-8Jp25Pmp9lCiLZ4c-mwBICOvnX2P_jN_FStfUV8Q2YKtbzKnl4HAAxkpVl73-QJcPNk3ix_x0n5kZW97sZ0HhQtYpQzbZIy_n4Jytf2nAw/s1600/blog5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnZrv9UrfTE_-NPSNqUQhepFK_PSK8cdY-8Jp25Pmp9lCiLZ4c-mwBICOvnX2P_jN_FStfUV8Q2YKtbzKnl4HAAxkpVl73-QJcPNk3ix_x0n5kZW97sZ0HhQtYpQzbZIy_n4Jytf2nAw/s1600/blog5.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Excerpt) Sorry my vulgarities chilled your heart or caused you to have loose stools Grace</i></div><br><br>And of course, your "advertisers" (which I'm sure are plenty), all read Walter Lim's PERSONAL facebook timeline and would have noticed that ONE post of his where I left you a few comments. That makes sense.<br><br>As for mental illnesses, I'm sorry I called you bi****r, Grace.<br><br>It is now clear to me, that based on your actions, you are a fully sane person.<br><br>You obviously do not have a debilitating mental condition which makes you go from mania to depression and back again.<br><br>Your actions of going to war with me, writing rude emails to my lawyer, believing you can take on the world; that's bravery, not mania. Your actions of how you suddenly get health problems, stating you cannot eat or sleep, or wishing repeatedly this saga is over, only to adruptly fan it again - that's not depression, that's simply normal for someone going through what you are going through.<br><br>Therefore, I apologize sincerely for calling you bi****r. You do not display the symptoms at all.<br><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>OMG TIME FOR A RAPIDLY-CHANGING HAIR COLOUR GIF</b></span><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDugz1JMN9npoaPxA0KqELOe_QEL-89kWxL5HVP0eaqiz8wWDRtubaLfcYHp2VtPn68pokI0DkclF4x88nu8wlcblkF1_E_OuMn4J_muJ1R4duYqvJuhsgImAu8Putiu79A2h49R1dqk/s1600/IMG_0942.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDugz1JMN9npoaPxA0KqELOe_QEL-89kWxL5HVP0eaqiz8wWDRtubaLfcYHp2VtPn68pokI0DkclF4x88nu8wlcblkF1_E_OuMn4J_muJ1R4duYqvJuhsgImAu8Putiu79A2h49R1dqk/s1600/IMG_0942.GIF"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grace Tan says I have rapidly-changing hair colours</div><br><br>For the most part, I felt that Grace's post was full of self-righteousness and blatant self-promotion, so when reading my eyes begin to glaze over.<br><br>But one part made me really, really angry.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZSQHGKGMBUcfpltnBaoIA80RDHc2E4CHWaFMYuVsh2OXyvY8uBLYQXfZ3XXHs8qmrfHFx7o8wWc8fZ8QUTBfGNRiw31Bx7RtZ916UFSaxPj0o3JgYMfjc8ip5imGvDkE0p4BPrWvnv8/s1600/blog6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZSQHGKGMBUcfpltnBaoIA80RDHc2E4CHWaFMYuVsh2OXyvY8uBLYQXfZ3XXHs8qmrfHFx7o8wWc8fZ8QUTBfGNRiw31Bx7RtZ916UFSaxPj0o3JgYMfjc8ip5imGvDkE0p4BPrWvnv8/s1600/blog6.jpg"></a></div><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grace took screenshots of everyone who liked my Walter Lim comment (14 likes) and wrote her own descriptions of who she thinks they are and how they are related to me, in an apparent attempt to name and shame them.</b></span><br><br>She even included the companies they work at. WHY MUST INCLUDE THE COMPANIES? You want to get them into trouble at their jobs?? For liking a facebook comment?!<br><br>What is wrong with you?<br><br>People can like my comment for a myriad of reasons. It can be that they like that I'm finally standing up to a hater who has wrote nasty stuff about me for a long time, and by long time I mean not just 2 days.<br><br>It can be that they are a fan of my witty humour. Maybe they like my rapidly-changing hair. It can be that they just don't like you. It can be that their baby accidentally pressed the phone. It can be that they agree with a single valid point in my comment.<br><br>Like Smith Leong (in the list) verified, he isn't a supporter of mine, he just liked my comment because he liked how I said I have also insulted Nuffnang bloggers and felt it was a valid point.<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMAPmZmtIVwnA_QpcxaD2tDd7JBTSbEk1LkBaOrNczTvUV_0scJAN2QfNFXmcRsg1tCJWpa9nJqVHQAtGxH5E9aeKzEG9baWzww3CwIL3E9M2UZw8ypb09Oo5lhhq4A3peUzgqaJ4TgE/s1600/blog8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMAPmZmtIVwnA_QpcxaD2tDd7JBTSbEk1LkBaOrNczTvUV_0scJAN2QfNFXmcRsg1tCJWpa9nJqVHQAtGxH5E9aeKzEG9baWzww3CwIL3E9M2UZw8ypb09Oo5lhhq4A3peUzgqaJ4TgE/s1600/blog8.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from Grace's blog: Grace thinks 14 likes constitutes to "a lot of people".)</div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE???</b></i></span></div><br><br><i><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grace insults my mom. </b></span></span></i><br><br>In her affidavit she even put up a printscreen of my mother's personal details. FOR WHAT YOU TELL ME?<br><br>And for her to accuse my mom of "supporting a vicious attack" is totally baseless. Firstly, you don't know WHY she likes the comment, maybe she didn't agree with some of the more vulgar language but she supports my stand. Certainly my mother doesn't owe you an explanation. <br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And why must Grace point out those two likers who are new moms??! </b></span><br><br>WHAT HAS THAT GOT DO WITH ANYTHING??<br><br>Why is she trying to insinuate that Elaine Woo is a bad mother who went to like comments on facebook instead of being busy caring for her newborn?? OMG SERIOUSLY I'M SO FURIOUS I CANNOT. <br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>GRACE TAN MUI GEK, YOU ARE NOT A MOTHER AND YOU HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH MOTHERHOOD. </b></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">So do not presume to make assumptions on how mothers spend their day or how they should behave. Who died and made you an authority on this?</span><br><br><br><br>Most of these people aren't public figures.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For Grace to names and shame all these innocent people who did nothing but like a facebook comment, and then claim to be an advocate and martyr for anti-bullying - well that is rich and ironic.</b></span><br><br>Wait you post up their identities on your award-winning blog they get loose stools how?<br><br>How would you like it if I posted up a picture of your fiance here and said where he works??<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RQJUm2FfZ4iS30SLs8S1xeJ6SZ_wVY6WWhZPLEhT9zULEJvI1Xax-l0edS3eWvbJneDPY1JyZvzSXxtSusvpyHTK4-oGFmToafKn8oicUwyPJm6wjgq5yDWwPlv5CV6sjwaqbXkzhP0/s1600/blog9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RQJUm2FfZ4iS30SLs8S1xeJ6SZ_wVY6WWhZPLEhT9zULEJvI1Xax-l0edS3eWvbJneDPY1JyZvzSXxtSusvpyHTK4-oGFmToafKn8oicUwyPJm6wjgq5yDWwPlv5CV6sjwaqbXkzhP0/s1600/blog9.jpg"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from blog) Grace wants her drama-free life back. </div><br>Yes yes, you want it all to stop... You don't have time for this, but you have time to file two police reports, write to the ministers, and file a Protection Order. We believe you.<br><br>Because you'd think someone who doesn't want drama and has better things to do will take a hiatus from the internet instead of posting more more more!!!<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 28 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzOfh5g6n-Ev8WxmdlfOCwVENo_noY_sGXz2_PTXIJYbZgMI-u6B0Q0501qTJoXhgWl3CxiKCDsA3jua6nIvwKW1BhwPgEfLKuEGVmuUaKUAzjYFdkTAIUw3X5OLFCJzSl2dyB6TO76A/s1600/shaming.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzOfh5g6n-Ev8WxmdlfOCwVENo_noY_sGXz2_PTXIJYbZgMI-u6B0Q0501qTJoXhgWl3CxiKCDsA3jua6nIvwKW1BhwPgEfLKuEGVmuUaKUAzjYFdkTAIUw3X5OLFCJzSl2dyB6TO76A/s1600/shaming.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>30th Mar 2015</i>: Grace reposts the offensive picture of the "likers" on her facebook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9BEQPGRf_-d_u4uhtOXV_H_Yx2_8Cb8b0OGnMzFB3aMDSH6qGMdM47vyzacrB01uY7tqwWZcZC_pAF_eAvEL8gop1W5Y1lIqM53DND9REqz_clINEzV6lopwJ8pLgLl7yOTkX4x8LWA/s1600/blog10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9BEQPGRf_-d_u4uhtOXV_H_Yx2_8Cb8b0OGnMzFB3aMDSH6qGMdM47vyzacrB01uY7tqwWZcZC_pAF_eAvEL8gop1W5Y1lIqM53DND9REqz_clINEzV6lopwJ8pLgLl7yOTkX4x8LWA/s1600/blog10.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from blog)</div><br>Grace ends the blog post by telling us <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>she is super considerate by not ruining Dash's birthday because she is SOOOO kind-hearted.</b></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you. </span><br><br>Your benevolence, altruism and consideration is deeply appreciated, notwithstanding that YOU were the one who chose 1 day before his birthday to do this to me. But but but you were being bullied! I understand this absolutely cannot wait. :)<br><br>Once I got your case, I referred my lawyer to handle it.<br><br>Initially, I even thought of not even appearing for the hearing because I was that confident that an aggressor will not be able to obtain a PO. That would be most unjust. But since you publicized it and the media took interest, I decided it's best to lawyer up. <br><br>After midnight on the 30th, I stayed up all night after Dash went to bed to find the links of all the above 27 posts you made about me and screenshot everything.<br><br>At 8am I finally finished, after sieving through many of your posts which I must declare is a supreme waste of my time and quite dull work. I might have watched an episode of House of Cards in between. I sent the evidence to Wei Li and he took over.<br><br><br>With barely a few hours of fitful rest, I dragged myself awake and took Dash to the Zoo to celebrate his birthday as I promised.<br><br>We spent the whole day there and had a smashing time.<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cY91Qqworkg" width="640"></iframe> <br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So you'd understand I do not appreciate seeing you insinuate that I AM A BAD MOTHER:</b></span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 29 (negative): </b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGeyhuGDdnD1Zt_DNng2JnUd4_Q2S4auLFvBE2JZNm3brg-09dYF6B1SgVp5_Hh7MjpwjAOjbEge9ouIYK4rAwpCIrkRq9QOW4fN-GoV-kRSflU64Gmt1MB81rZ9K-vJtz6rKX9wRMYY/s1600/badmother.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGeyhuGDdnD1Zt_DNng2JnUd4_Q2S4auLFvBE2JZNm3brg-09dYF6B1SgVp5_Hh7MjpwjAOjbEge9ouIYK4rAwpCIrkRq9QOW4fN-GoV-kRSflU64Gmt1MB81rZ9K-vJtz6rKX9wRMYY/s1600/badmother.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>31st Mar 2015 (Dash's birthday)</i>: Grace says I am a self centered parent on her Instagram</div><br><br>Naturally, even without me breathing a word, she got hate on that post for her unfounded accusations:<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7QlWrUCfgpNm46Ud4y2G0RFqCkpc0IQS1tS8_oMn0DU4AWCmg6_UmgY8grR2myE5p8Gb-jKGqDb2qkTIrU9PLjerJpx7Kxc_EyEYn91iF526kNsHenosuOu528DspQiLBggrVuZRZZc/s1600/badmother2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7QlWrUCfgpNm46Ud4y2G0RFqCkpc0IQS1tS8_oMn0DU4AWCmg6_UmgY8grR2myE5p8Gb-jKGqDb2qkTIrU9PLjerJpx7Kxc_EyEYn91iF526kNsHenosuOu528DspQiLBggrVuZRZZc/s1600/badmother2.jpg"></a><i> (Screenshot sent by a friend) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Grace Tan thinks lawyer's letters are written by the clients.... </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then pay them for what??</div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>POST 30 (negative):</b></span></u></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO8sdDGxbmuLBHs0jbG4bxaIR-x83bVuFAEEUDEuA-QkH_ZQAVRNHwloBQLlqWDOIAnM14w8dclR07IaHSzHAPRXbw4FhYAd8xsnim4orTg0b13NKhTrIX7d9jaVEIiA_L4iCfB-2aWo/s1600/oilystools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO8sdDGxbmuLBHs0jbG4bxaIR-x83bVuFAEEUDEuA-QkH_ZQAVRNHwloBQLlqWDOIAnM14w8dclR07IaHSzHAPRXbw4FhYAd8xsnim4orTg0b13NKhTrIX7d9jaVEIiA_L4iCfB-2aWo/s1600/oilystools.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>30th Mar 2015</i></div><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You shouldn't eat such heavy food if you have loose stools...</b></span><br><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u> POST 31 (negative):</u></b></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTe0IcxUdzAo63lGXLlvsexLbl_kFvw-QvCxnC9a2cXa4IgUY_iHsl4CdiO8ygD8Ik0D5lCFvbTYVUUeDQXrHo4bo_EkEOPxITdyAhlXFWtyvhqviociveCzciR7izFxIJ-fPwKTTUUX8/s1600/sleepingonthefloorgotnotilam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTe0IcxUdzAo63lGXLlvsexLbl_kFvw-QvCxnC9a2cXa4IgUY_iHsl4CdiO8ygD8Ik0D5lCFvbTYVUUeDQXrHo4bo_EkEOPxITdyAhlXFWtyvhqviociveCzciR7izFxIJ-fPwKTTUUX8/s1600/sleepingonthefloorgotnotilam.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>31st Mar 2015</i></div><br><br>Suddenly it's my fault that her fiance decides to sleep on the floor instead of on a couch or an extra tilam... Seriously... <br><br>Word of advice Grace: If you don't like this saga, maybe you can, I don't know... KEEP QUIET ABOUT IT? Just a suggestion.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>POST 32 (negative):</b></u></span></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzDnEWtQrdn7DDGhXOlwYW4_r__uGpW3CQbpnAEnNzEP_qQqvhwELdWX9r7Ajeny7TwjAtN_8VvQg0qupchrn7EyAsWGyQkXsWJHJrHonUAn8l177NCAvh5lFx4JasbF5eWjKI7iAyss/s1600/snack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzDnEWtQrdn7DDGhXOlwYW4_r__uGpW3CQbpnAEnNzEP_qQqvhwELdWX9r7Ajeny7TwjAtN_8VvQg0qupchrn7EyAsWGyQkXsWJHJrHonUAn8l177NCAvh5lFx4JasbF5eWjKI7iAyss/s1600/snack.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>7th April 2015</i>: Grace continues to make snide remarks</div><br>Maybe she's referring to me since my Chinese name is Yanyan. Or maybe she's referring to her other friends Pocky or London Choco Roll.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHcXrfQsYJjJ3JnCb1sNy6K9RuEw6CMf17qQbwW2grRSIFKq6zYPKHeyOoUKWAtDtWQSemvOID44CCvZKv7sV9RPunQTHutGh9gP9nD3-RMTRYWy443QKVxlJDfnWveg8gm7FU-P45PI/s1600/yanyan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHcXrfQsYJjJ3JnCb1sNy6K9RuEw6CMf17qQbwW2grRSIFKq6zYPKHeyOoUKWAtDtWQSemvOID44CCvZKv7sV9RPunQTHutGh9gP9nD3-RMTRYWy443QKVxlJDfnWveg8gm7FU-P45PI/s1600/yanyan.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My namesake is a popular snack</div><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAm9Sdtzs_Qytqb94uckQAP1z3FvRuqukr2K0YSisn4D7R0nasCieF2fBeZNk2I-tYJI4O4pYw5PRQDpJPf5HPc7ggyMvvC73Ud2E3ynYFOsemXeS_jaiM-lF6jdVMa3pV4oyn-lvfC4/s1600/intentions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAm9Sdtzs_Qytqb94uckQAP1z3FvRuqukr2K0YSisn4D7R0nasCieF2fBeZNk2I-tYJI4O4pYw5PRQDpJPf5HPc7ggyMvvC73Ud2E3ynYFOsemXeS_jaiM-lF6jdVMa3pV4oyn-lvfC4/s1600/intentions.jpg"></a></div><br><br>In Grace's affidavit, she included a screenshot of someone reviewing her blogging workshop. (Not clear its relevance to the case)<br><br>In it is a paragraph which I find illuminating:<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDm7FGAQdO5HnSJqUGxfdUXCzNkvU5sZa1Zd0kDIfsAshZmtjKP6pY90vOrdMumref76SQPlp1sL9Sgtmd81BjwpeJ3OW4CbOMJ6w-y3ehd8Fa3c93LQ1PYiaElVuZPhlJOeJXOy9GMM/s1600/badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDm7FGAQdO5HnSJqUGxfdUXCzNkvU5sZa1Zd0kDIfsAshZmtjKP6pY90vOrdMumref76SQPlp1sL9Sgtmd81BjwpeJ3OW4CbOMJ6w-y3ehd8Fa3c93LQ1PYiaElVuZPhlJOeJXOy9GMM/s1600/badge.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Someone who went for Grace's workshop said Grace advises bloggers</div><div style="text-align: center;">to get on mainstream media for more traffic</div><br>She seems to take her own advice well and bragged many times about the Lee Kum Kee Cookoff, putting it as a badge on her sidebar.<br><br>And from her blog...<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7d78GoU1sZLCKbb4m0oWYalquHMbVX7ldgc3JnYVmBfQeXnsGMExstoKWcNZiSJSSYXp0EzOs1XbKw_c5mQN5fZNWNIj87uGVHgKAG1h-hnQT60B2DquQqpgHTbB9Jo6fz8-tB0-E_tA/s1600/twice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7d78GoU1sZLCKbb4m0oWYalquHMbVX7ldgc3JnYVmBfQeXnsGMExstoKWcNZiSJSSYXp0EzOs1XbKw_c5mQN5fZNWNIj87uGVHgKAG1h-hnQT60B2DquQqpgHTbB9Jo6fz8-tB0-E_tA/s1600/twice.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Excerpt from blog) Grace admits blogging about me makes her popular</div><br><br>Again and again Grace claims she wants her drama-free life back and that she hates every moment after she decided to make very public her quest for a PO against me.<br><br>Which begs the question:<br><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST </b></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>QUIETLY SEEK A PO??</b></span></i></span></div><br><br>She didn't have to repeatedly blog about it, accept media interviews or keep talking about it on social media. I have kept very quiet, so there is no need for her to be perpetuating and prolonging the saga.<br><br>Perhaps Grace knew that it sure looks pretty damning she's purely seeking publicity, so she decides to tell everyone that she is making a huge sacrifice in doing this for a noble reason:<br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ6u-LXxQhhUYXChbhN2qg1xugWLvgerd8lnVjPwCjXPDLwqBhHsJj-DeMp7Xafnc7SD-88m_HQl1uQuD6lJ6Ks8YgDWxiU3lWFjFtSFFs-87mUlosJRALoZYjf_YtvBWjftqNB48PAA/s1600/sayno.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ6u-LXxQhhUYXChbhN2qg1xugWLvgerd8lnVjPwCjXPDLwqBhHsJj-DeMp7Xafnc7SD-88m_HQl1uQuD6lJ6Ks8YgDWxiU3lWFjFtSFFs-87mUlosJRALoZYjf_YtvBWjftqNB48PAA/s1600/sayno.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Definition of bullying:<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To use <i>superior strength </i>or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force them to do something</b></span><br><br><br><br>IT SAYS RIGHT THERE IN THE DEFINITION.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To claim someone is bullying you, they need to <i>have more power </i>than you</b></span>.<br><br><br>Again and again Grace claims I bullied her, but I never did.<br><br>Many people can say I cyberbullied them, but not Grace.<br><span style="color: #38761d;"><br></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u><b>I used my personal, private facebook account to comment on the Walter Lim post, not my public one.</b></u></span></span><br><br><br>She cannot claim cyberbullying, because I have never once directed my readers to attack her. She and I are equals on that platform, since both of us were using our private facebook accounts to comment. <br><br>Did Grace bully me?<br><br>Using her award-winning blog, she has repeatedly shamed me and insinuated that I am oppressing, badgering and bullying her without cause or reason, and should be viewed by the public as some kind of menace and tyrant.<br><br>She named and shamed the people who liked my facebook comment.<br><br>I don't care if, in the past, there have been instances of me "cyberbullying". You call it cyberbullying I call it standing up for myself. But whatever, call me a cyberbully if you wish. BUT THE ISSUE HERE ISN'T ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT I'M A CYBERBULLY.<br><b><br></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The issue here is that I NEVER DID BULLY GRACE TAN, so it's not for HER to claim that I am. That is a LIE.</b></span><br><br>And besides, I think that she has no rights to chanting the anti-bullying mantra, based on her own behaviour.<br><br><br><div>Sorry this blog post is so bloody long.<br><br><br>HERE'S THE BIT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR:<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxFDZj6mRdXuhKEpLHogQ6aEBH4hnPKcVxx2oo9nTQP2l_hQmc-YAlpBcn3ICz26SVEjDVSKANu6UQ4_2bhO83Jes-OOz5jSuXC0zmmdDvNj9VRtSU_Rx4-qFZmRfnRnmcYo_AQn7Br0/s1600/veric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxFDZj6mRdXuhKEpLHogQ6aEBH4hnPKcVxx2oo9nTQP2l_hQmc-YAlpBcn3ICz26SVEjDVSKANu6UQ4_2bhO83Jes-OOz5jSuXC0zmmdDvNj9VRtSU_Rx4-qFZmRfnRnmcYo_AQn7Br0/s1600/veric.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Shockingly enough, Grace appointed solicitors 1 day before and then didn't even bother to turn up. What happened to #SayNoToBullying and its importance?<br><br>During the pre-trial conference, the Judge said she isn't inclined to make a decision, and advised lawyers to settle out of court.<br><br>After discussion (which was made difficult since she wasn't physically there), certain terms were came to for a settlement.<br><br><ul><li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grace will withdraw her PO application.</b></span></li><li> Grace will remove all the offensive articles she posted about me in their entirety, and I will in turn not sue her for defamation. </li><li> We both agree not to post any insulting, abusive or threatening communication about each other. </li></ul><br><br><b>Now, I am advised by my lawyers that my case is very stron</b>g.<br><br>If I didn't want to agree to these terms, it is very likely that she simply won't get her PO at all and I will win the case.<br><br>However, the Judge has said that if we cannot settle, she will order mediation sessions. If those don't work, finally a PO hearing. This wastes time, maybe months, and lawyer costs will run very high.<br><br></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After which, if she fails to get the PO after the final hearing, the law may allow me to claims my legal fees and disbursements from her, which can amount up to FIVE FIGURES.</b></span><br><br><u><i><b><br></b></i></u><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b>Anybody else similarly thinking of frivolously applying for an unjustified PO against me, please take this into consideration. It seems a high price to pay for publicity</b></i></u>.</span><br><br><br>The only con of me agreeing to settle is that it might seem like a victory for Grace to have achieved the same aim as if she got the PO - that I don't write nasty stuff about her in future.<br><br><i>But there is one HUGE difference.</i><br><br>The difference is that I agreed to doing that <u><b><i>ON MY OWN VOLITION.</i></b></u><br><br>It is out of charity and goodwill that I decide to agree to that, not that the court agreed that I harassed her and forced me to. <br><br>There is no reason for me not to agree, since I have already said she is <i>nothing</i> to me and very dull a subject to write about. It comes at no loss to me since I do not plan of giving her any more of the publicity she seems to crave.<br><br>And in exchange, I settle the case there and then instead of dragging it out for months, she removes the offensive and untrue stuff she posted about me, and can't further post nasty stuff about me. It seems like a good deal.<br><br>We both signed the undertaking.<br><br>That night, Grace locked up her instagram. Just to be extra safe, she didn't accept any new followers.<br><br>3 days was the deadline for Grace to remove her offensive posts, which is more than ample time. One of the offensive posts is still up. Also, the worst post, she kept online after her deadline, thereby breaching her undertaking. (<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvOx0WS12xCcgndOROFx541DFqo_zqh8GJPVLBYMfjz1IClRITtIU5EKiVOXXuVVrDSlK1qb7XwVvfeIMfF3RQxLCdM4EtONs-Gm436bXdkpDxeqEYEcQniMNdkJLOaBaRswV2nv1Nck/s1600/190420152.jpg" target="_blank">screenshot</a>) <br><br>Furthermore, since I don't know anyone who follows her on instagram, there is no way for me to verify that she removed the offensive posts on instagram or posted new nasty comments about me.<br><br>She seems insincere in fulfilling her promises. I regret settling and I should have gone all the way, and made her pay my legal fees.<br><br><br>But whatever...</div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvXmopcpE6I4_0noHJ0gEldvboQTfVQvycZgLVSrlV-I4GPLX9o5vlUKGQzVBVpyLWp79kCMAb18Ka2d9QrWaj11HJNIjzs_KdyHR7kdK5qdGJ8lcmyiJ2iOpFiYOnJLOJCApI_OgqA0/s1600/conclusion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvXmopcpE6I4_0noHJ0gEldvboQTfVQvycZgLVSrlV-I4GPLX9o5vlUKGQzVBVpyLWp79kCMAb18Ka2d9QrWaj11HJNIjzs_KdyHR7kdK5qdGJ8lcmyiJ2iOpFiYOnJLOJCApI_OgqA0/s1600/conclusion.jpg"></a></div><br><br><br>I cannot believe I had to deal with all this asinine crap, wasting both me and my lawyer's time. <br><br>I don't attack people unless they provoke me first. People insult me on a daily basis and every single day I make the choice to let it slide; to be the bigger person.<br><br>But I too am human and sometimes, I do get angry. Grace Tan had wrote about me negatively 11 times on separate occasions (if you count Walter Lim comments as 1) before I finally snapped and replied her.<br><br><br>My reputation has been thoroughly sullied by Grace Tan. Not because she is so popular and everyone reads her or anything but because the mainstream media picked up the news and misreported it.<br><b><br></b><b><br></b><b>I have a responsibility to explain to my readers who are asking me what happened.</b><br><br><u><span style="font-size: large;">I am writing this post, not to harass her, but because I have a right to defend my reputation when it is being maligned in a widespread fashion. And true to the undertaking I've agreed on, I have tried my best to make this post factual. None of my usual vulgarities, yeah?</span></u><br><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I would like to clearly state that after today, I will not be commenting on Grace Tan any further. </b></span><br><br><br>I am not interested. She is insignificant and unimportant to me and is therefore not worth any more of my time.<br><br>Dear Grace, I hope you are pleased with the publicity you have gotten with this episode.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;">When people talk about Grace Tan in future, maybe they will remember you as that blogger that sought a Protection Order against Xiaxue only to withdraw it?</span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><br><span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe they will remember you as that blogger that Xiaxue caused to have loose stools?</span><br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbz47nHTUoidXv8qg90rw1YhccLOMTqfwtd-r_Vx1M5TbOodzaCFBBkgAr_UI0xdzoFSatQhLOjPoihIEbLX-siMJWYTUWLE8eRoJwjqNXcsYJWPfOl_mxCkzBhyphenhyphenCYHxlyjLBPE_McqU/s1600/ToiletPaper_Silo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbz47nHTUoidXv8qg90rw1YhccLOMTqfwtd-r_Vx1M5TbOodzaCFBBkgAr_UI0xdzoFSatQhLOjPoihIEbLX-siMJWYTUWLE8eRoJwjqNXcsYJWPfOl_mxCkzBhyphenhyphenCYHxlyjLBPE_McqU/s1600/ToiletPaper_Silo.jpg"></a></div><br><br><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your stools got firmer my dear.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-2767262263020000072015-03-13T17:44:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.389-08:00The Big Gushcloud Exposé 2I guess people have been waiting for my response after <b><a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/12/the-big-gushcloud-expose.html" target="_blank">The Big Gushcloud Exposé</a>.</b><br /><br />Most of this blog entry was written weeks ago. I just didn't know if I should post it so it just sat in draft form. <br /><b><br /></b><b>If I responded, it would make everyone call me a bully again.</b> I was also getting accusations that my intention for the original post was so I can benefit Nuffnang and thus myself. And of course, I got sidetracked with the Protection Order business.<br /><br />As I have mentioned many times, the reason why I wrote my original post is because VINCENT HA CALLED ME A LIAR. I wanted to clear my own name.<br /><br />NO, Nuffnang DID NOT orchestrate or ask me to write it. They do NOT interfere with my blogging content and never did. If you want to think that I have shady ulterior motives, there is nothing I can say to convince you otherwise because only I will know what my true intentions are. You can think what you want.<br /><br />People seem to have this notion that exposing Gushcloud will only benefit Nuffnang and thus myself.<br /><br /><u><b>Wrong.</b></u><br /><br /><i><b>It adversely affects the whole industry</b></i>, making clients simply not want to deal with bloggers anymore. <br /><br />Most big brands don't wish to be embroiled in controversy whether good or bad.<br />I also had to mentally prepare myself that somehow, if my research went wrongly, I could go bankrupt for writing my expose. The monetary gains don't match up to the risk involved.<br /><br />Nobody will risk everything if they didn't believe in a higher purpose.<br /><br />I risked it all because I care, passionately, about this blog advertising industry that I'm a pioneer in. Even though it could adversely affect myself and my industry in the short term, I felt it was necessary to trim out bad practices before they actually become commonplace and cause long term damage.<br /><br />Now, 3 days ago, new interesting things have popped up!!!<br /><br /><ul><li>First, <a href="http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com/">http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com/</a> had a sudden update posting a brief for a Gushcloud campaign.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Then, a guy called Shaun Stanislaus posted on his <a href="https://soundcloud.com/shaunstanislaus/shaun-althea-gushcloud-tumblr-post">soundcloud</a> a recorded phone conversation with Althea.</li></ul><br />Don't bother to click on the links, I will be talking about these two things later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok first, for everyone who is confused, here's a timeline since the first post:</div><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Z6xvHchPjgfmv5yJXqjHCmF0An87icEUNlwxAWJcvmwxRPaDS8RK0P16lt-VEJg60eUVo6JSUIqtRYg8_UVKsrmP7b6wE6BNGZxkvD304yz3Ttlv8lJc9SGhR4zC7nRUOxdT0ZvAIK0/s0/timeline.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Xiaxue.sg/photos/pcb.10152947479667431/10152947470052431/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">Kife Wee's admission</a> that Gushcloud inflates his stats by double to clients.)</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br />Good that you are all up to date. I'll be dividing this VERY long blog entry into 5 parts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">PART 1: My Response to the Responses</span></b></span></li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"></span><li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">PART 2: The Mystery of the NUS Intern and Gush 2012</span></b></span></li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"></span><li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">PART 3: The Gushcloud x Singtel Brief</span></b></span></li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"></span><li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">PART 4: The Amazing 600% In Media Benefit</span></b></span></li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"></span><li><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">PART 5: Conclusion</span></b></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJQFtEAkvB5LHXoz5t6Ev7HwadxibQgYyqK7GmoJTeuuzzp_kHOkxrA8Jupxl6HTpl8yAdm2swbkmGspF-vjMski2kIbaoLiEUpzcGYNcTqaWEfdtKpLvOhfuVt6TpEI75QlPp5SNRUc/s1600/headingresponses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJQFtEAkvB5LHXoz5t6Ev7HwadxibQgYyqK7GmoJTeuuzzp_kHOkxrA8Jupxl6HTpl8yAdm2swbkmGspF-vjMski2kIbaoLiEUpzcGYNcTqaWEfdtKpLvOhfuVt6TpEI75QlPp5SNRUc/s1600/headingresponses.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Much to my irritation, most of the articles covering this saga made it seem like I accused Gushcloud and they supposedly refuted every claim. </b></span><br /><br />I'm very disappointed especially in <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/social-media-marketing-firm-gushcloud-refutes-blogger-xi" target="_blank">The Straits Times</a>, which said this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ughECMhDSnKqlbSelS3AZltI9f8ZpLfXMhHvz-xjus-8fwIdpzTYvI_iOn1iDvU534eWu8UyJpbBwF53MDlGHUj1FJOZjvwtXSjR2pmZpwyCrmCPfkHf65BrZ5CtBZRMdOlgkUsl2Mo/s1600/straitstimesquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ughECMhDSnKqlbSelS3AZltI9f8ZpLfXMhHvz-xjus-8fwIdpzTYvI_iOn1iDvU534eWu8UyJpbBwF53MDlGHUj1FJOZjvwtXSjR2pmZpwyCrmCPfkHf65BrZ5CtBZRMdOlgkUsl2Mo/s1600/straitstimesquote.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />EXCUSE ME? <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>REFUTE?</b></i></span><br /><br /><i><b>How is it that as a journalist, you seem to have no idea, what "refute" means?</b></i><br /><br />Here, I copy paste the dictionary.com definition for you:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Rufute: prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.</i></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>WHICH PART OF MY BLOG POST DID THEY PROVE DEFINITIVELY WRONG?</b></span></span><br /><br />None?<br /><br />First, their ST journalist Melissa Sim doesn't even check that Gushcloud's reported earnings are correct before she prints it, then now this bullshit.<br /><br />If I don't respond, it seems as if I've conceded defeat - wrote a post with evidence I gathered for a year, got my points "refuted", then due to magnanimosity of my adversaries, was let off the hook for a defamation lawsuit.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jrl7aZIlFHIxi1HP0dFKZvN6zSfdC6NppQBkuD-HTmsyk48lROosoM5I85IxQ0Bc1h5D6UydO1uvI0UKK6xpHEqOaHO6mNLZPjtLl29kGs4ivXlnRH5OIekXOHS-ANZqOUrv8_oWghE/s1600/IMG_7519.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jrl7aZIlFHIxi1HP0dFKZvN6zSfdC6NppQBkuD-HTmsyk48lROosoM5I85IxQ0Bc1h5D6UydO1uvI0UKK6xpHEqOaHO6mNLZPjtLl29kGs4ivXlnRH5OIekXOHS-ANZqOUrv8_oWghE/s1600/IMG_7519.GIF" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>That's ain't happening.</b></span></div><br /><br />I know this is a bit late. As I said, I wrote all these a long time ago and just didn't feel like publishing. Might as well do it now. If you don't wish to read Part 1, just skip to the juicier Part 2.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>After the saga, there were 4 different Gushcloud responses.</u></b></span></div><br /><br /><br />1) Co-founder Althea Lim's <a href="https://althealimlim.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/my-personal-statement/" target="_blank">blog post</a><br />2) Co-founder Vincent Ha's <a href="https://faithingushcloud.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/our-official-response/" target="_blank">blog post</a><br />3) Gushcloud's <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitfj1RwkYd-1-KP-JyMS6wKNPLnXgQBTz9Cc0y5PMhkpYmjndWIIX0VTfQvhkKXF37l9FTkDxM_zGAWyM60x2hWKhM-59ehtduYtktlHot59MXwOMW-miLaiOeLAB5FJqV53yttkemhTI/s1600/gushcloudsingaporeemail.jpg" target="_blank">explanation email</a> to clients in Singapore.<br />4) Gushcloud's <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoo1IbQxrUmPeUxwErXgbD2DmQFXW1_p0cgoIGO4LpWgp5ZDMcNQVKPdgwXtWGjNoNr279_lO0f-3QoC1qCMBDqwhpHDHbuDqejOQyCsopCxEmJDiZ6UJncAUZDwEAH1Tomn47AHOUkxo/s0/gushcloudsiangresponsefull.jpg" target="_blank">explanation email</a> to clients in Malaysia.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Disclaimer: The explanation emails were sent to me by Gushcloud clients so I cannot vouch for their authencity. Click links to read full version.)</i></span><br /><br /><br />I'll be addressing the more interesting points in some of the responses.<br /><br /><br />Let's start with the Malaysian email:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdrv_g5iJMswfG7BT9M-4CmTS76xKzWmtZDrnSECWSReDx95fzCOYfXOSF-ufHy3mJAHHb55Kq5RKXhUE_J88l8qUPo_KuyAmFFmYQ0ihsw3S8KJ0zn2FF_8sgf6-_W_cXOSKM7rwhtQ/s1600/siangquote1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdrv_g5iJMswfG7BT9M-4CmTS76xKzWmtZDrnSECWSReDx95fzCOYfXOSF-ufHy3mJAHHb55Kq5RKXhUE_J88l8qUPo_KuyAmFFmYQ0ihsw3S8KJ0zn2FF_8sgf6-_W_cXOSKM7rwhtQ/s1600/siangquote1.jpg" /></a></div><br />OK seriously WTF. You think that somehow, I did one year of preparation work on my post and only decided to post it because of your lame Christmas video? A Christmas video that had no content except for your wooden influencers dancing around and a few rap lyrics?? CHILDISH<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1W6hEvek0m897IjZl4GNXWmbCBsQJke_N3H1L7_Q1osV6Sz6hszN7gS_zAjRSrnNLi8tsoKXl1quUxF5xU51CKcKT1pU2IpYhOeAXrxLNSUbJOPwkpJRppwXH33gKaUlpYYBuv7RS6JU/s1600/headinginflatedearnings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1W6hEvek0m897IjZl4GNXWmbCBsQJke_N3H1L7_Q1osV6Sz6hszN7gS_zAjRSrnNLi8tsoKXl1quUxF5xU51CKcKT1pU2IpYhOeAXrxLNSUbJOPwkpJRppwXH33gKaUlpYYBuv7RS6JU/s1600/headinginflatedearnings.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGo3jdqglQUQJV-WY3hLQveBO_qDOT95JQMrzm7WaxSdUIrRN4iRchbyn19glkRs7C4A5W7G3C_-H2hR2LyzNoTuog8xkRPunTo-IaATBvvx6rwHmKBdqdzaFyTQE7yY6QPofKu8ty9E/s1600/siangquote2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGo3jdqglQUQJV-WY3hLQveBO_qDOT95JQMrzm7WaxSdUIrRN4iRchbyn19glkRs7C4A5W7G3C_-H2hR2LyzNoTuog8xkRPunTo-IaATBvvx6rwHmKBdqdzaFyTQE7yY6QPofKu8ty9E/s1600/siangquote2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ok seriously nobody gives a shit why you lost money. The topic at hand here is whether you inflated your earnings. And who cares what you earned in 2013? Not relevant. <br /><br />Btw nobody is surprised you will get an increased revenue in 2013 if you have been sending <s>inflated</s> outdated blogger stats for a year.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>FROM VINCENT HA'S RESPONSE, HE BASICALLY ADMITTED THAT THEY DID INFLATE THEIR EARNINGS.</b></span></span><br /><br />Summary:<br /><ul><li><b>Unknown employee (only Althea Lim was quoted in the article, was it her?) went to report inflated earnings. </b></li></ul>Is honest mistake, like dog eating homework.<br /><br /><ul><li><b>When confronted by me about this in 2013, he couldn't remember such an article ever was published even though it hung on his office wall. </b></li></ul>Reason? Someone (perhaps the devious unknown employee?) conveniently chopped off the earnings bit.<br /><ul><li><b>He supposedly called his reporter friends to check but didn't address this bit. </b></li></ul>Did you forget to call Melissa Sim or did she forget she once reported earnings?<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Gushcloud logic: Why would they inflate earnings when it will cause higher taxes? Why inflate when truth will come out once earnings are filed with ACRA?</b></li></ul><br />Erm firstly taxes is based on profits, not revenue. You can say you have a revenue of a billion but if your company also lost a billion there is no need to pay taxes.<br /><br />Secondly, pathological liars, not saying that Gushcloud or Vincent or Althea is one, do not ever think their lies will be exposed. If they do, they just use more lies to cover it. Probably nobody expected me to go buy their financial reports or dig up an old article. It was only after I literally forced Vincent's hand with hard evidence that he finally admitted Gushcloud did report false earnings.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anyway.. Siang is saying that they <i>DO NOT</i> inflate their earnings and Vincent is admitting they did. <span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><i>Which one is it Gushcloud?</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe-qyZCAlYZTv4SZl1vGmKCmA4YY6n2xanlfQ3wEB8i97YcxEznOvQFWusklIzinbhUYChdq2XUSAbC1zpBz7_VVr6mPLXG72SmXD6YlbIs9rnfGpo0SIMbNpN8hXYaFJuIL8jCWkIRA/s1600/headingmasking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFe-qyZCAlYZTv4SZl1vGmKCmA4YY6n2xanlfQ3wEB8i97YcxEznOvQFWusklIzinbhUYChdq2XUSAbC1zpBz7_VVr6mPLXG72SmXD6YlbIs9rnfGpo0SIMbNpN8hXYaFJuIL8jCWkIRA/s1600/headingmasking.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiA8dRd16xUzmpr9SwenhhRZA5C3u6OpeIDnUe8RHKogGBUr5OTabj4hgSzbtSCQ5b_hvrUSD0qXvBSrCbMM5qi_mk-OrsL-W9Snb6xhffUL0UZGMXeYh-RUk1Wug7-_ECFu6y7l-8t4/s1600/vincentquote1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiA8dRd16xUzmpr9SwenhhRZA5C3u6OpeIDnUe8RHKogGBUr5OTabj4hgSzbtSCQ5b_hvrUSD0qXvBSrCbMM5qi_mk-OrsL-W9Snb6xhffUL0UZGMXeYh-RUk1Wug7-_ECFu6y7l-8t4/s1600/vincentquote1.jpg" /></a></div><span class="s1"><br /></span><br />I've never mentioned that Gushcloud <i><b>"forces"</b></i> their influencers to mask ads, so I don't know why they keep harping on that.<br /><br />I love the play on words here... You guys ask Eric "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMCrc0mZx7gHtxYWVusbpiBMLReqNcpFeU3oGNy6LCR5k5XBLsyJrO8KhnHSSal5FagVoAb0LPGrhWlUaZKNg0OF-MSiv0ZFgK8nI7TsoLphQO03tEDzgi2kP8pXweE1SzDzK_EmtsN0/s1600/althealimemail.jpg" target="_blank">not to write it as an ad</a>". I think even idiots know that sounds like an instruction for ad masking. But you want to argue that that sentence means not to read like a boring advertisement? Is there a need to emphasize such a dumb instruction twice? Any blogger will know that they shouldn't make their ads boring. Ok... whatever you say.<br /><br />Moving on, Vincent then went on to say that masking ads isn't against the law and casually mentioned Nuffnang bloggers who were also caught masking ads.<br /><br /><i><b>Not against the law but is it ethical?</b></i><br /><br />Here's a poll I did on facebook:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfRNRTYxdAugIhi6SeMxjqNjPVxOIxorhfbwqvSRxZI-aItQprAWKVt4SVv8TltrYyp0dkddDdXLLGFMjKRBjyjTkTR1dNuA-bWqfVDXL-gqavnt0LKygJeg0lLMgQNU_eBY3CLtZHof8/s1600/poll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfRNRTYxdAugIhi6SeMxjqNjPVxOIxorhfbwqvSRxZI-aItQprAWKVt4SVv8TltrYyp0dkddDdXLLGFMjKRBjyjTkTR1dNuA-bWqfVDXL-gqavnt0LKygJeg0lLMgQNU_eBY3CLtZHof8/s1600/poll.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Seems like most people don't agree it's ethical...</i></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What about what Yilin did? She didn't only mask her ad, she <i>outrightly lied</i> that she stumbled upon the client by herself.</b></span><br /><br />Recap of Yilin's ad:<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjQfglOzBSY9gHA7uQ9v8KiiXoZmepiycmIC4WcDohq8yc9svtJZvZc7V9uqrm53EqPzCmYlbHp0xESCArfVGL3O8pC519sFa2FgXphDEP6qEnxUZ5ttcANV9rCkH6L_IMMpQd9y1lc0/s1600/linz.jpg" /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(She was instructed by Doug Chu to say she chanced upon the ad on Kaykay's blog)</i></div><br /><br />Gushcloud mentions time and again that it is up to their influencers if they wish to do masked ads, <i><b>the choice is theirs.</b></i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But at the end of the day let's not forget that Gushcloud takes a cut out of the money. </b></span><br /><br />They should be held responsible for THEIR decision to accept an ad from clients that are not only masked, it is <i>outright deceitful</i> in the case of Doug Chu and Yilin Goh.<br /><br />In a radio interview with 93.8FM, you can hear an audio performance of Althea's strong suit of playing with words. (<a href="http://youtu.be/SNhhD-wBW5k?t=8m58s" target="_blank">Link</a>)<br /><br />Althea's transcript, "she" referring to Yilin:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuKs-BRUqpWWPId8fxRir3syhFgXcWAlJYZeyDG6jRx6xQyURkM-uwGMtCkSNigmnf1TCI5Dy9n6IdB6f-tqz_AyDI3es9n2VKmD-iTWQ53_l-jZ0phZ802v5Bm9ZGtUwenRJOc4iMFQ/s1600/altheaquote2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuKs-BRUqpWWPId8fxRir3syhFgXcWAlJYZeyDG6jRx6xQyURkM-uwGMtCkSNigmnf1TCI5Dy9n6IdB6f-tqz_AyDI3es9n2VKmD-iTWQ53_l-jZ0phZ802v5Bm9ZGtUwenRJOc4iMFQ/s1600/altheaquote2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9DN6ulildpVYLSz9o5rjliwqpfb92QgKcbNIvuoHETmpdmbP7k3AbUduH5vYQlSh1oQ0IhwjkBAcC4EpFIjIWsXTHytoFJycutZ_V9EqoTFKuB-nPzH5NmdYgbO24Oknvw2drfmIRU0/s1600/IMG_7523.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9DN6ulildpVYLSz9o5rjliwqpfb92QgKcbNIvuoHETmpdmbP7k3AbUduH5vYQlSh1oQ0IhwjkBAcC4EpFIjIWsXTHytoFJycutZ_V9EqoTFKuB-nPzH5NmdYgbO24Oknvw2drfmIRU0/s1600/IMG_7523.GIF" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Liddat also can? You win Althea... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyo6UoJ0aOuFSUUQXVn2FnynXENoUjo9GmGLS6Nhf-OmfFjaQTEqhk4JplVKax0Ekwdf6vE2ZVCfZeFcoFAs0QGqy8ucP8etcidPQm0x3yIombpu-P4-V5S0P9amXkWwBpXlKuGwTkTrc/s1600/yilinkaykay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyo6UoJ0aOuFSUUQXVn2FnynXENoUjo9GmGLS6Nhf-OmfFjaQTEqhk4JplVKax0Ekwdf6vE2ZVCfZeFcoFAs0QGqy8ucP8etcidPQm0x3yIombpu-P4-V5S0P9amXkWwBpXlKuGwTkTrc/s1600/yilinkaykay.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.linlovesall.blogspot.sg/2014_12_21_archive.html" target="_blank">Yilin's apology blog post</a></i></div><br />Because even though Yilin has admitted that she absolutely did not chance upon Kaykay's banner by herself and doesn't even follow Kaykay, as long as she has seen the banner AFTER being instructed by Doug Chu that means it's the same as chancing upon it by herself...?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yANelTvf-nnN4joV3GCRQAQgnO3tbPT5Y-Wt8cmUNW70u-oyPenJLsyThpmnoGR7wWVfqTzEJg04Dg_434gCosi2P80S7ldOM9Hy27nYdrTeon1lx5fCbjm-W495rM3shgZ-jHhGyU/s1600/headingpageviews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yANelTvf-nnN4joV3GCRQAQgnO3tbPT5Y-Wt8cmUNW70u-oyPenJLsyThpmnoGR7wWVfqTzEJg04Dg_434gCosi2P80S7ldOM9Hy27nYdrTeon1lx5fCbjm-W495rM3shgZ-jHhGyU/s1600/headingpageviews.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSllJU8ivhCrq-_QqRerTCFEkpLavKusPasRmNuV-H4Qa7PaAvmdUP6O4wJrnDsvOluxAj5qGIiqEBvNbVZtbffu6YKEa7EG2NVlvm401f-QQS0Xp7wwP0-w1S2moKOUTd8VFb3IvBnuI/s1600/siangquote3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSllJU8ivhCrq-_QqRerTCFEkpLavKusPasRmNuV-H4Qa7PaAvmdUP6O4wJrnDsvOluxAj5qGIiqEBvNbVZtbffu6YKEa7EG2NVlvm401f-QQS0Xp7wwP0-w1S2moKOUTd8VFb3IvBnuI/s1600/siangquote3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://faithingushcloud.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/our-official-response/">Vincent Ha summary</a>:<br /><br /><i><b>Our stats are outdated, not inflated. </b></i><br /><br />Proceeds to show that once upon a time Yan Kay Kay and Asyiha Ams did achieve relatively high pageviews so this it isn't consider inflation to use those numbers instead of current accurate ones.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Outdated pageviews</b></span></span></div><br />Gushcloud is great at playing with words. <i>Outdated</i> statistics sound so much better than <i>inflated </i>statistics.<br /><br />One is <u>neglect</u> while the other is <u>deceit</u>. <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>But just because it is outdated doesn't prove it isn't deliberately done so. </b></i></span><br /><br />When you give old stats from a year or even 2 years ago that the blogger cannot reasonably hit today, that is giving outdated <i>AND</i> inflated stats.<br /><br />Either way, whether neglect or deceit, Gushcloud has to take responsibility. <b>It is the company's due diligence to check that the statistics they present are up-to-date and accurate.</b><br /><br />If I book a model for a photoshoot and the modeling agency tells me the model is 50kg and sends me a gorgeous headshot, but on the actual day the model arrives and she is 150kg and 20 years older than the photo, is this ok? Then the agency argues that their deck is outdated, once upon a time the model did look like that and was 50kg. The shoot cannot go on and everyone's time is wasted. This is the same for bloggers isn't it? You waste the client's time and the campaign period is over by the time you find out the numbers presented were misleading.<br /><br /><br />Here is their influencer Chevonne Cheng's deck I got from 2 clients as well as Doug Chu:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6zQ0nD2Ul2EsAau7CbvtIROi3nZgQyiRVJPErYDSZzkJB_ZPEaURmGtdIUnUZp9cGVeqrbnuwiK2J8fTORTnBOYOsjKycj0BPGhIW0_3VA79B3QTlskJOj0GhczD5IcLcJ5xu7wF6MI/s1600/chevonne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6zQ0nD2Ul2EsAau7CbvtIROi3nZgQyiRVJPErYDSZzkJB_ZPEaURmGtdIUnUZp9cGVeqrbnuwiK2J8fTORTnBOYOsjKycj0BPGhIW0_3VA79B3QTlskJOj0GhczD5IcLcJ5xu7wF6MI/s1600/chevonne.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Right...</b></i></div><br />If you can update twitter, instagram and facebook statistics and even change the photo to more current ones, <i><b>WHY CAN'T YOU UPDATE YOUR GOOGLE ANALYTICS NUMBERS?</b></i><br /><br />You are saying it is technologically challenging to supply clients with up-to-date blog page views? What's so hard about logging in to their Google Analytics account?! It just takes a few clicks!<br /><br />What a weak excuse. <br /><br />If my counter is inaccurate like Vincent Ha claims then why don't you show the pageviews that Kaykay, Eric and Asyiha had on the month I recorded? That is the easiest way to prove that your stats are not inflated and poke holes in my argument. <br /><br />The only reason I can think of why you didn't do that, is because the actual numbers are still a far way from the numbers you sold to Doug Chu. Am I right?<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">While we are on the topic of gross inflation, how about explain this one?</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoegIBG-wYHKz96tQIGd8mlqapWxWFz_90WfHh_jJ-Nj3eIgppJkO-EIm9NKw2wfukkQuZTuYSARhQsxhQwnYpY2i_XOksLz4m3P7NA-OiR61K6fGiK87q_QdboN7h-Rr1nyo-Gr2yhaQ/s1600/isabel1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoegIBG-wYHKz96tQIGd8mlqapWxWFz_90WfHh_jJ-Nj3eIgppJkO-EIm9NKw2wfukkQuZTuYSARhQsxhQwnYpY2i_XOksLz4m3P7NA-OiR61K6fGiK87q_QdboN7h-Rr1nyo-Gr2yhaQ/s1600/isabel1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoEoB9NC6nWJAdH3ydr5Cpv-AESrlPDu9CAtbxSLa985S2TXZusXjItDxaSIpo9_Tyz-2eZjEKfLTUzsipWmumtKIUkAUyBxAwQqRkdwh8odgMk4HufdITUifzOeRW7CR4m3z9_Sl6BO0/s1600/isabel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoEoB9NC6nWJAdH3ydr5Cpv-AESrlPDu9CAtbxSLa985S2TXZusXjItDxaSIpo9_Tyz-2eZjEKfLTUzsipWmumtKIUkAUyBxAwQqRkdwh8odgMk4HufdITUifzOeRW7CR4m3z9_Sl6BO0/s1600/isabel2.jpg" /></a></div><br />These two decks are sent to two different clients at around the same time in 2014. How can it be that the views can differ so much? Did an unknown employee make an honest mistake again?<br /><br />Can Gushcloud please show, via a video recording of Isabel Tan's Google Analytics (so we know you didn't doctor the screenshots), whether she has <i>EVER</i> hit 120,000 pageviews a month (4,000 a day) or anything close to that?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRN6NKd-EOsL4XCumTAg3jpieWNkVhzhnboWbB8r7Mw9sHYmunpX_42RlwDu6XDlZe6-NwhUPeKiSg_1O7gzg6PV_3lzprUDGFa2goA2qvYF7f-atzqVNTIXk1raT_2TOfHM7crzuDfY/s1600/headingyoutube.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRN6NKd-EOsL4XCumTAg3jpieWNkVhzhnboWbB8r7Mw9sHYmunpX_42RlwDu6XDlZe6-NwhUPeKiSg_1O7gzg6PV_3lzprUDGFa2goA2qvYF7f-atzqVNTIXk1raT_2TOfHM7crzuDfY/s1600/headingyoutube.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I have already mentioned in the previous post that I cannot prove this with irrefutable evidence. Why bother to argue until the cows come home?<br /><br />I'd just like to explain <b><i>WHY</i></b> I found Babe of all Trades' viewership so suspicious. And no, it's not because I have a personal agenda.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>These numbers are not meant to PROVE anything</b></span> because they are not conclusive evidence in any way. But I just wish to show you guys <span style="font-size: large;"><b>why</b></span> I had doubts about the authenticity of the channel.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1) Do you think it's possible that Babe of All Trades is more popular than Budget Barbie?</b></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M2IXhny04kAlgmQgRDBMJ1uCwFc2WPP7Vl3_puHHIOKWkKNi-XOoSnbYQ7sGwB_p-JWuk0qBWtWhpzy_w6-LNeFn4Lc4H3McXuDq-V26aH-vf3xeSaBpjxpGaFgyYCvh-9KPCSp2O8g/s1600/kkvsbb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M2IXhny04kAlgmQgRDBMJ1uCwFc2WPP7Vl3_puHHIOKWkKNi-XOoSnbYQ7sGwB_p-JWuk0qBWtWhpzy_w6-LNeFn4Lc4H3McXuDq-V26aH-vf3xeSaBpjxpGaFgyYCvh-9KPCSp2O8g/s1600/kkvsbb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Because it is. Budget Barbie is a popular long-running show that is a household name. Over the years it has gathered many fans with 81 episodes over 4 years. That's how it achieved it's high viewership today. As for the other...<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2) Budget Barbie Qiuqiu is my friend, so one might say I am biased. Fine. Now I ask, Is it possible Yan Kay Kay is more popular than herself? By that I mean herself in the show that made her popular, Chick vs Dick.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br />I averaged out the views for all <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5-rZ6tWm8s&index=21&list=PLA1826BB3A8A1B53D" target="_blank">Chick Vs Dick</a> episodes that Yan Kay Kay are in. Click on the link to look at the average views per ep if you wish.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXsiydTGhYufr3WdLsW47KFCQzTkdu0xfF8_naovVEWIGFWvPdM_g0wlvTbE2hhOex9Pn5f6Rjo2tUD6b2PZ9plZOn0GJg3g62HUcMGe2AdzfVjKWp-5Jt5oZp1eSWv_FidHDTPklNZw/s1600/babeofalltrades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXsiydTGhYufr3WdLsW47KFCQzTkdu0xfF8_naovVEWIGFWvPdM_g0wlvTbE2hhOex9Pn5f6Rjo2tUD6b2PZ9plZOn0GJg3g62HUcMGe2AdzfVjKWp-5Jt5oZp1eSWv_FidHDTPklNZw/s1600/babeofalltrades.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Chick vs dick gets a lot of views from loyal viewers of clicknetwork that's amassed over years. Babe of all Trades is a standalone channel that's so new. Did Kay Kay somehow eclipse herself in popularity?<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3) If indeed she is so powerful and can gather so much support from her fans to watch her videos, may I ask why the views for your <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1lW-Omys4">Gushcloud Xmas video</a> is so low?</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRKh4LmSj0AlnE9iooUNQU6I9Oucjk61QW9UXZlbQtz6ZeLuLnSbgGpxDlzg_dMFgCTjktAuTVScxxCQE544v4D7-G1iQ5tNALZj-RTnEyyV75BdxewN7HeIcbnCFKzLGX8QSN2zWMYE/s1600/gcvid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRKh4LmSj0AlnE9iooUNQU6I9Oucjk61QW9UXZlbQtz6ZeLuLnSbgGpxDlzg_dMFgCTjktAuTVScxxCQE544v4D7-G1iQ5tNALZj-RTnEyyV75BdxewN7HeIcbnCFKzLGX8QSN2zWMYE/s1600/gcvid.jpg" /></a></div><br />Almost two months (2/2/15) after publishing with most of your most popular influencers hyping the video, this is all the views the video got.<br /><br />Why isn't Yan Kay Kay able to push views for this like how she pushed for her own Babe of all trades channel? She made 4 instagram posts about the Christmas video afterall.<br /><i><br /></i><i>With statistics like this, can you really blame me for doubting the authenticity of the channel?</i><br /><br />There are actually <u><b>182</b></u> posts under the #GCchristmasvid hashtag posted by enthusiastic Gushcloud influencers to hype the video. There is even a controversy afterwards to help add views. AND WHY STILL LIKE THAT?? <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gushcloud influencers and staff alike then insinuate that this Christmas video is the reason for my expose.</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PSE2qiCa95-drowzyWLWg4L1ldmg0ynMrofy7yUDmpuI_UBwB379x85ndtE20eY9c4hPKYRAdx2Tf-2FSm7_XqMMHOzVwuQodwAhkg7TbHCG5iwomVPu1eTaB1-CXlZAduxtUllI1aE/s1600/xavierkaykaychat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PSE2qiCa95-drowzyWLWg4L1ldmg0ynMrofy7yUDmpuI_UBwB379x85ndtE20eY9c4hPKYRAdx2Tf-2FSm7_XqMMHOzVwuQodwAhkg7TbHCG5iwomVPu1eTaB1-CXlZAduxtUllI1aE/s1600/xavierkaykaychat.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Ehhhhhhhhh</i></div><br /><br />I was involved in three Christmas videos for Clicknetwork. I exchanged roles with Qiuqiu and pretended to be <a href="https://youtu.be/e2FQZRJHtss" target="_blank">Budget Barbie</a>, and Qiu pretended to be me, interacting with Dash for <a href="https://youtu.be/3OlanZvPBvw" target="_blank">Guide to Life</a>. And finally a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYaSNEdkAM0&t=13" target="_blank">bloopers</a> video.<br /><br />Here are the stats for all the videos, published around the same time:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRX6sSsaFSwKHjHZ11ySLM6HDTtU6ZcJfZmDQpRf__0OPrXjMMwL6o1PDQE2e8bIqXr4mBvF2sFrgp0D2mVlWVDsHb8-HcOGrJ26J0_0AU5ONWMxeNWXCdRSI-TQQ3sc02PFBXP9p6fi8/s1600/GCvsclick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRX6sSsaFSwKHjHZ11ySLM6HDTtU6ZcJfZmDQpRf__0OPrXjMMwL6o1PDQE2e8bIqXr4mBvF2sFrgp0D2mVlWVDsHb8-HcOGrJ26J0_0AU5ONWMxeNWXCdRSI-TQQ3sc02PFBXP9p6fi8/s1600/GCvsclick.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Screenshots taken 2/2/2015)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Right... I am so jealous! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbEQUXRTZslwFdRO_qPd8y3UVk0piMe3kfcQ8TEId5rAfvta5i4eXDgwVjUDGvdMPzAqdOabiKMDWyB4mcszHwojk7reSXuNRxVnm6hOVzBQKjIqn8y5BxREeCAX1m0uZaunH0tl_wo4/s1600/headingqualified.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbEQUXRTZslwFdRO_qPd8y3UVk0piMe3kfcQ8TEId5rAfvta5i4eXDgwVjUDGvdMPzAqdOabiKMDWyB4mcszHwojk7reSXuNRxVnm6hOVzBQKjIqn8y5BxREeCAX1m0uZaunH0tl_wo4/s1600/headingqualified.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgct92gf7TW74ipUJ7IglodCZ8orTe9Tkop91Miw8fPYwhUa7zeC-EcdPcMlif1Kden3n9LYHprzkpuIjKVfKH4MVEJBhpwygdSEMY9o8lOds8azAfhdc_R7epdFFJjtSAtiWVi-cyz5ds/s1600/vincentquote2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgct92gf7TW74ipUJ7IglodCZ8orTe9Tkop91Miw8fPYwhUa7zeC-EcdPcMlif1Kden3n9LYHprzkpuIjKVfKH4MVEJBhpwygdSEMY9o8lOds8azAfhdc_R7epdFFJjtSAtiWVi-cyz5ds/s1600/vincentquote2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Both Siang and Vincent are downplaying Gushcloud's qualified opinion. Just ask any accountant or finance person and they will tell you it speaks volumes about a company.<br /><br />HOW do you lose receipts and documentations for $233,444?? <i><b>HOW? </b></i><br /><br />This isn't just $100 or even $1,000 of lost receipts... It is hundreds of thousands of dollars!<br /><br />Maybe Part 2 can shed some insight into this.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMTcJSOjdflofml9gHQrXDesZ-FU2CCUY7RJyugRs_djikA9t3G33UiBCVhGsuLEtQdm4YMERiOFmKyx9mgGKQyKZbQLQ8mvligv514CZkae8ts3bs-1ATeflMIxlpPltZp7YkxHCtQw/s1600/headingnusintern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMTcJSOjdflofml9gHQrXDesZ-FU2CCUY7RJyugRs_djikA9t3G33UiBCVhGsuLEtQdm4YMERiOFmKyx9mgGKQyKZbQLQ8mvligv514CZkae8ts3bs-1ATeflMIxlpPltZp7YkxHCtQw/s1600/headingnusintern.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Now in 2012, Gushcloud had an interesting year. After receiving US$500,000 from <a href="https://www.techinasia.com/gushcloud-funded/" target="_blank">Singhome fund</a>, they expanded to several countries, including San Francisco.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUQebsxOY9cKXiLXiqHPJQO6ZUyGYN6-ZK818M0fV0RlpC9IKleqslOuPt4F8TtHzO8O98kIw92wGVvyQdx4MM0TJmAiRISndcqvb94qyQJoCVdwmCbMmtRebhyphenhyphen0c11Bt-SZjd_h3qKE/s1600/gush2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUQebsxOY9cKXiLXiqHPJQO6ZUyGYN6-ZK818M0fV0RlpC9IKleqslOuPt4F8TtHzO8O98kIw92wGVvyQdx4MM0TJmAiRISndcqvb94qyQJoCVdwmCbMmtRebhyphenhyphen0c11Bt-SZjd_h3qKE/s1600/gush2012.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />On June 15, 2012, Gushcloud announced that they will be hosting a concert at the <b>4,000-capacity</b> Fort Mason Center, San Francisco.<br /><br /><br />The concert will involve popular bands like The Cab, Mayday Parade and Hellogoodbye.<br /><br />More details <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/gush-2012-featuring-the-cab-mayday-parade-and-hellogoodbye-tickets-3714602476?aff=estw" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTP4QGPujb-WwacLwoycqviWlhSAOn_8EAky2MSXjYQV6TtCU0m2JyOi5bwQdlaKvXhImWum1EbW57U83PrxFLVZpNj_czoQFSOw0nUh3z7o4o7PwHMl9AAWFcWRFoE_JvNfDgtDYs10/s1600/mayday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTP4QGPujb-WwacLwoycqviWlhSAOn_8EAky2MSXjYQV6TtCU0m2JyOi5bwQdlaKvXhImWum1EbW57U83PrxFLVZpNj_czoQFSOw0nUh3z7o4o7PwHMl9AAWFcWRFoE_JvNfDgtDYs10/s1600/mayday.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Mayday Parade tweets an announcement for Gushcloud</i></div><br /><br />A contest called "Gushchase" was launched to entice people to join Gushcloud - if you are an influencer or a Music Act, you could win a 4D3N trip to San Francisco, all expenses paid!<br /><br />On <b>6 August 2012</b>, Gushcloud <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Gushcloud/posts/462776227095570" target="_blank">announced the winners on their facebook</a>.<br /><br />The concert was supposed to be held on <b>25th August 2012</b>.<br /><br />Three days later, on <b>9 August</b>, just 16 days before the concert date, a cancellation was announced on the now dysfunct Gushconcert.com website:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDEesCS5yuFxKpsQ4T_Xixy2PkBuXy4S0B4JYG8zs1TH9EplsSU-i3ETiuYoBVeSE8oEySVbtqvzHich4ln4RBeRwURLMd2JP_3wHu2le_HI5w2HnxXgisZ3eZBVSmt99j6cht36ImdQ/s1600/cancellation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDEesCS5yuFxKpsQ4T_Xixy2PkBuXy4S0B4JYG8zs1TH9EplsSU-i3ETiuYoBVeSE8oEySVbtqvzHich4ln4RBeRwURLMd2JP_3wHu2le_HI5w2HnxXgisZ3eZBVSmt99j6cht36ImdQ/s1600/cancellation.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The very vague "financial reasons" was guessed by <a href="http://raqu3l.tumblr.com/post/29087865023/gush-concert" target="_blank">this blogger</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Looks like, even with their first ticket special (-20%, lowering age limit and adding after-party to all tickets), <i>tickets weren’t selling</i>. As of August 2nd, they were still promoting the concert and, tweeted a “secret code” for -15% off of VIP tickets. Guess that was their last hurrah, because 5 days later, The Cab (not GUSH -___-) let us know the event was cancelled.</blockquote><br />In other words, possibly bad ticket sales?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFMuyenk1f9AmVS6vq7QXgPvb9Nb_gueBl1cvIoTkkq3et5tixAXzkjXyclQQ1GFt3d_PEQ0Ou3hp1WiTi0Uu_0mceS0VzW8w4vsWWQmOaCBRmFCINBm_lyJQijwTM-uGWTvCkdWEs7Q/s1600/cancellation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFMuyenk1f9AmVS6vq7QXgPvb9Nb_gueBl1cvIoTkkq3et5tixAXzkjXyclQQ1GFt3d_PEQ0Ou3hp1WiTi0Uu_0mceS0VzW8w4vsWWQmOaCBRmFCINBm_lyJQijwTM-uGWTvCkdWEs7Q/s1600/cancellation2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Cab confirms to their fans that the concert is cancelled.</i></div><br /><br /><br />Anyway, the reason why I'm bringing this up is because Gushcloud, when talking about their $984k loss for 2012, always says it's due to Facebook's change of policy:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDVfUBKlCcHTX5Rt0BhbzxjGU2iPrTQ00GdWcl-urqsCxx96X0U2PFBpBfZeAJSNODTHqlduP_LR2Hg_TZngxqxn683NHjsIOYWXXHfoZybPQDWhq1G3Juz30VavVYCChzCjSPfuUd44/s1600/loss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDVfUBKlCcHTX5Rt0BhbzxjGU2iPrTQ00GdWcl-urqsCxx96X0U2PFBpBfZeAJSNODTHqlduP_LR2Hg_TZngxqxn683NHjsIOYWXXHfoZybPQDWhq1G3Juz30VavVYCChzCjSPfuUd44/s1600/loss.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is parroted by Siang as well.</div><br /><br />According to the article, the company was close to being shut down by October 2012. But unbeknownst to most people, the reason they were on the brink of bankruptcy was not just because Facebook decided to stop allowing users to earn money through their platform.<br /><br /><b><i>In my opinion, it is also due to a poor business decision to put in a huge chunk of investor money into a ridiculously large scale concert/party in USA that didn't work out.</i></b><br /><br />To cancel a concert so last minute will cost a bomb. If you book a band, they have to prepare their act for you and also cannot be booked by anyone else on that day. The same goes for the prestigious Fort Mason concert venue. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOIgzYb65rS76SWUvbNcEMglOaMyRRHHWZPRdN-m7Xv21XV2mJ5k-_S-phMGTboLV5xc0YVy2C3g7xt7byYW7KCEqdIGEA9_1HF16SIBg9BbXdwmLVvKmP7LVSipgKeXEQW2k5BnM5cI/s1600/loss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOIgzYb65rS76SWUvbNcEMglOaMyRRHHWZPRdN-m7Xv21XV2mJ5k-_S-phMGTboLV5xc0YVy2C3g7xt7byYW7KCEqdIGEA9_1HF16SIBg9BbXdwmLVvKmP7LVSipgKeXEQW2k5BnM5cI/s1600/loss.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Where's the concert expense?</i></div><br /><br />Maybe some of the cost is in the $233k of lost receipts?<br /><br />I guess unless Gushcloud explains more about this mysterious concert cancellation, we will never know.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now 2012 gets more interesting.</b></span><br /><br /><br />From the leaked whatsapp chat, two screenshots were posted:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVX6MlVjZ98cZY8UWZJrF6JbtPWnNHgBNH6YRY3DJMa4xDFNqkUc1TwGxfa-r5rLEMMf1BbBjtmFdKJ1tA2sgQ4nZZSduceYlhe4dno_ehH0bTvlY38yja5bDPYgAEbK6dDQEcnAwFSc/s1600/shaunfb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVX6MlVjZ98cZY8UWZJrF6JbtPWnNHgBNH6YRY3DJMa4xDFNqkUc1TwGxfa-r5rLEMMf1BbBjtmFdKJ1tA2sgQ4nZZSduceYlhe4dno_ehH0bTvlY38yja5bDPYgAEbK6dDQEcnAwFSc/s1600/shaunfb.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shaun's FB posts on the day of the 1st expose</i></div><br /><br />Here's the background story:<br /><br />Shaun (I did not know him before the saga) knows a guy who was an intern with Gushcloud back in 2012. This guy, named Sheng Yu, told Shaun that he was allegedly forced to falsify documents for Gushcloud during his stint with them.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>(Disclaimer: I cannot verify the veracity of this guy's allegations. The screenshots are reposted from <a href="http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.)</b></span></i><br /><br />After I wrote my exposé, Shaun posted the above on his facebook. Althea called him and told him to take them down, so he did.<br /><br />When the Gushcloud whatsapp group chat leaked, Shaun saw that Althea told the influencers that Shaun only posted those facebook posts because she didn't want to hire him. This made him angry.<br /><br />He called Althea to confront her.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>He then recorded the conversation and posted it on his <a href="https://soundcloud.com/shaunstanislaus/shaun-althea-gushcloud-tumblr-post" target="_blank">soundcloud</a> and sent me the link.</b></span><br /><br />I took the liberty of editing it and adding subtitles.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">YOU HAVE TO CLICK AND PLAY THIS. IT IS A VOICE RECORDING WHICH SHOWS GUSHCLOUD CO-FOUNDER ALTHEA LIM'S TRUE OPINIONS ON ADVERTISING ETHICS.</span></b></span></span><br /> <br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4NeK-PjO4hg" width="640"></iframe> <br /><br /><br />In it, Althea Lim states her views on inflating numbers and sheds some light on the mystery of the NUS intern who worked for Gushcloud.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She states that if she has 170k (Gush Ad?) users and she will tell advertisers she has 200k users. Or that if she has 1000 users, she will say she is "growing to" 10,000 users. She then adds that "every Marketeer in the valley does it".</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXQ82tbQ7gbJmDm0rU43Ogvp6csegnBxhuLdQO49uOrXtOQSJhoFgPEZpvMVrADT0VsjrXstq7CxLqPU__9XyYvNTy7UQrAJjj7AWgQ1DBf1MO3jfxyVBpOMCjwdH_WqZoiFESp5-Hwg/s1600/gushcloud10000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXQ82tbQ7gbJmDm0rU43Ogvp6csegnBxhuLdQO49uOrXtOQSJhoFgPEZpvMVrADT0VsjrXstq7CxLqPU__9XyYvNTy7UQrAJjj7AWgQ1DBf1MO3jfxyVBpOMCjwdH_WqZoiFESp5-Hwg/s1600/gushcloud10000.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The day Gushcloud hit 10,000 users... Or is it 1,000?</b></i></div><br />The cavalier attitude towards misleading numbers for advertisers are also reflected in the inflated blogger page views and earnings we witnessed.<br /><br />After hearing this, what do you think? Are the misleading numbers I present in the first post an oversight, an honest mistake, or a figment of my imagination because of a grudge against Kay Kay? Or is it the deliberate actions of someone who finds absolutely nothing wrong with exaggerating statistics? You decide.<br /><br /><br />My favourite statement for all:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiMFo1hzeCPBrIHhm7x4IELdtiwTExDzlN6XLaPngt7xhiy2xftGXqsImkula0-Cr4GGr6KhFFxOKsNx4LTqhKM8o0ZiaGg8WNEUegLF0u_ZSy-LweCohrLixnoY1kVB7sfXI-rDUTNo/s1600/altheaquote1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiMFo1hzeCPBrIHhm7x4IELdtiwTExDzlN6XLaPngt7xhiy2xftGXqsImkula0-Cr4GGr6KhFFxOKsNx4LTqhKM8o0ZiaGg8WNEUegLF0u_ZSy-LweCohrLixnoY1kVB7sfXI-rDUTNo/s1600/altheaquote1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Makes me wonder how "<i>clean</i>" the other businesses are...<br /><br />And Althea... Did you ask Sheng Yu to falsify anything for you and what is it actually? I'm dying of curiosity here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7id-XcgzK1LnaG2I3eorbBdrWXQd6BSJz_orzyosawBNl0I9s5Cg3759tCviXTlPS_X8lC0OCye33cR2FxFp5Q9SLv_bTsoA6pD_fIuZyBiGjfZyu61QYocbJJOIsBExOGNzJhIFj4U/s1600/headingbrief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7id-XcgzK1LnaG2I3eorbBdrWXQd6BSJz_orzyosawBNl0I9s5Cg3759tCviXTlPS_X8lC0OCye33cR2FxFp5Q9SLv_bTsoA6pD_fIuZyBiGjfZyu61QYocbJJOIsBExOGNzJhIFj4U/s1600/headingbrief.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />So the below appeared on <a href="http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com/">http://faithingushcloud.tumblr.com</a>. Surprisingly enough, it was posted 3 days ago and nobody from Gushcloud seemed to notice it.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZ3ojwOyDqQPZSb8o1hjVgm4FsPVxeJZD-s1tcUCDhuMSspsY0lR_B9xu4t2Ar2hBqOBqqB4kadMA9R_ul4I0xmYsPL-Bd5tcwwxbKTqS6IkBE1EvuMxdV7fJZHD28EvzXDQILonexZA/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieffive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZ3ojwOyDqQPZSb8o1hjVgm4FsPVxeJZD-s1tcUCDhuMSspsY0lR_B9xu4t2Ar2hBqOBqqB4kadMA9R_ul4I0xmYsPL-Bd5tcwwxbKTqS6IkBE1EvuMxdV7fJZHD28EvzXDQILonexZA/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieffive.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNi7-FsurYZW-hlNPV6GQWMoWk3AhnGG09CStJyVpm0DXEtQCPxjo83rOC7xVdHNQTpQGLvgtGGP_OJQgchXf2u2Bm7U6glUCAP7BdH4uVOe5myTC9ZdUv_dY3j3_ulqRI_ec8_RRuog/s1600/singtelgushcloudbriefone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNi7-FsurYZW-hlNPV6GQWMoWk3AhnGG09CStJyVpm0DXEtQCPxjo83rOC7xVdHNQTpQGLvgtGGP_OJQgchXf2u2Bm7U6glUCAP7BdH4uVOe5myTC9ZdUv_dY3j3_ulqRI_ec8_RRuog/s1600/singtelgushcloudbriefone.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-sHVlyh1E-YahMjAuNsbEtD_LtYP5uEVGLigTcvr3mAcAUbtMGNWkF-zICXWJieLrXYEbj-m5AFmz0iF5sM9IlR3vnF2EWyfIWxV4rkkrtLxyLK5mj_LEgaRqHe_hYq1GCwCuh9bZ1k/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieftwo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-sHVlyh1E-YahMjAuNsbEtD_LtYP5uEVGLigTcvr3mAcAUbtMGNWkF-zICXWJieLrXYEbj-m5AFmz0iF5sM9IlR3vnF2EWyfIWxV4rkkrtLxyLK5mj_LEgaRqHe_hYq1GCwCuh9bZ1k/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieftwo.jpg" /> </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWndP_b3hDLOgby4Tqrke9JPXSXLAMzRC1kO80vpr0Lq_L5D8ZPC1_Og4sytQwfIyvlUxc98flvcv1aWV6s52cLUF-TEr-dFmUMiBY0MVxLEtpvMw-wy55pbh9UFIeCEI-CElosEek9n0/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieffour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWndP_b3hDLOgby4Tqrke9JPXSXLAMzRC1kO80vpr0Lq_L5D8ZPC1_Og4sytQwfIyvlUxc98flvcv1aWV6s52cLUF-TEr-dFmUMiBY0MVxLEtpvMw-wy55pbh9UFIeCEI-CElosEek9n0/s1600/singtelgushcloudbrieffour.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS????<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After verifying with people who work with them, I confirmed that this is a real brief of Gushcloud's.</b></span><br /><br /><i>What is a brief? </i>A brief is given to bloggers before they write their ads... Like the brief that Doug Chu gave to Yilin, the contents will include the unique selling points of the product, the urls to link and the hashtags to include.<br /><br />It's the bare bones of the post - then bloggers are supposed to add in their own opinions and take pictures etc to flesh out the entry and make it their own.<br /><br />This appears to be a brief Gushcloud gave to their influencers for the Singtel Youth Plan campaign. More than 10 of their influencers actually wrote blog adverts for this campaign.<br /><br />I couldn't believe what I was reading.<br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THE INFLUENCERS ARE OPENLY ASKED, IN BLACK AND WHITE, TO "COMPLAIN" ABOUT THE CLIENT'S COMPETITORS.</b></span></span><br /><br />In my 12 years of blogging, I have NEVER seen a brief that asks me to complain about a competitor's service/product. Not from Nuffnang, not from clients direct. <i>So please DO NOT assume that this is the norm, because it ISN'T.</i><br /><br /><br />This brief clearly breaches the <a href="https://asas.org.sg/Portals/0/Images/ASAS/docs/SCAP%202008.pdf" target="_blank">Singapore Code of Advertising Practice</a>:<br /><br /><b>11. Non-denigration</b><br /><ul><li>11.1 Advertisements should not unfairly attack or discredit other products, organisations or professions directly or by implication.</li></ul><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Although the brief is for a Singtel ad campaign, I do not know if Singtel is aware of the brief or created the brief.</b></span><br /><br />Maybe it was their ad agency/media planners who handled it and they just paid money. It could have been Gushcloud who created the campaign, or it could be the agency in charge of their marketing. I find it hard to believe Singtel would write that incredibly juvenile proposed story board. I guess they will clarify after this.<br /><br />All we do know is that Gushcloud ok-ed the brief and delegated it to their influencers. <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The brief may ask for the influencers to lambast M1 and Starhub, but it doesn't mean the bloggers have to do it.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><b>But, just as directed, their some of their influencers rose spectacularly to the challenge to begin their smear campaign on M1 and Starhub.</b><br /><br />But first, how to make their complains about M1 and Starhub seem legit? <br /><br />Some of the bloggers decide to first talk shit about M1 and Starhub on Twitter to lay a realistic foundation for their upcoming blog post.<br /><br />They are very hardworking! The campaign date was supposed to be June 28th 2014 but some of them started their tweet-attacks even a few days before.<br /><br />One thing to note before I post their tweets.<br /><br />You may have noticed that the campaign is <b>commission-based.</b> The influencers get an LG G3 phone, but otherwise monetary payment is based on how many sign ups they get. Less than 5, nothing. Hit 31 sign ups, $4,000 + Singtel pays your phone bill for a year.<br /><br />Hence, a lot of the influencers themselves signed up for the Youth Plan. Maybe it's because the plan is genuinely good. But maybe it's also because if they sign up, it adds 1 to their own sales count.<br /><br /><br />Ok here are the tweets... Don't vomit:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gushcloud influencer Xavier Ong:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRwCJnL3YsSIUTWvGVtp0WYjn3w-rhZ3gQmvAAIO4a54ERmqDnIELXXCkbqEQXfppmxgExdLmVBeeLl-G15yxivEqgkproiOMO_1ntzTzr7G0fyK3oPnJdqwnbG4jawBnhkDzaV3zdoI/s1600/xavierong5.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRwCJnL3YsSIUTWvGVtp0WYjn3w-rhZ3gQmvAAIO4a54ERmqDnIELXXCkbqEQXfppmxgExdLmVBeeLl-G15yxivEqgkproiOMO_1ntzTzr7G0fyK3oPnJdqwnbG4jawBnhkDzaV3zdoI/s1600/xavierong5.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can suggest one thing to do with your phone, which is to </div><div style="text-align: center;">shove it up your phony ass. (LOL at punny joke)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KqauvylMHqEh2RTRMbSTjBa9bQs-VXY0C-AE7fl8UhX7E4Va1nzfFSEZGxWIcXx4xvJR9tYyiUcUDinGk925w1bst3SnGBk363iFqIutAtLw0nL7hBHrq_lunK6HTpzu4pa3SW310-k/s1600/xavierong4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KqauvylMHqEh2RTRMbSTjBa9bQs-VXY0C-AE7fl8UhX7E4Va1nzfFSEZGxWIcXx4xvJR9tYyiUcUDinGk925w1bst3SnGBk363iFqIutAtLw0nL7hBHrq_lunK6HTpzu4pa3SW310-k/s1600/xavierong4.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Simi one more time? You already decided to do it no?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIuwdKagjFfg2iR2Rq_dDo2LCVQlLJF44Q5XnUd013CGKHqwx8zDAVx-CX_P0l3wge0L6t6TDK1PWRzmL5tg2EGEdgfdfKMLFAmaUJyFnsT5HqGq8kHZMgEiMqzLHMkHuHM_UZITYcqk/s1600/xaiverong2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIuwdKagjFfg2iR2Rq_dDo2LCVQlLJF44Q5XnUd013CGKHqwx8zDAVx-CX_P0l3wge0L6t6TDK1PWRzmL5tg2EGEdgfdfKMLFAmaUJyFnsT5HqGq8kHZMgEiMqzLHMkHuHM_UZITYcqk/s1600/xaiverong2.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Your face is getting on my nerves.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X5dyejJWUy8g-ItUK7n263kAqysCbOwpvZ9n8mFAROhR2bZ8d1FG_WHg6DE_muUechf5kxKCZzdpBGhTbG-4_IaH97rHDNYNphxyetXDPsjs_ABs8vWxS8kL3v9PhgeR1SxIsZjmkmI/s1600/xavierong3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X5dyejJWUy8g-ItUK7n263kAqysCbOwpvZ9n8mFAROhR2bZ8d1FG_WHg6DE_muUechf5kxKCZzdpBGhTbG-4_IaH97rHDNYNphxyetXDPsjs_ABs8vWxS8kL3v9PhgeR1SxIsZjmkmI/s1600/xavierong3.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yes let's do it Prickypricks, Xavier needs your count to hit 5 sign ups!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOYP_W1QYIpDWQHx8UR4VtYeTIvT3DspsTaC1Xj8niClcsfh9FynFFDvELNT908cEye54imBQ_Fe4yiAp0KLRXYHeuwWC2X50IGFm_AJoZTG6P0vrBrS7GiWZTggBrrcTRxv4i1gvVMY/s1600/xavierong1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOYP_W1QYIpDWQHx8UR4VtYeTIvT3DspsTaC1Xj8niClcsfh9FynFFDvELNT908cEye54imBQ_Fe4yiAp0KLRXYHeuwWC2X50IGFm_AJoZTG6P0vrBrS7GiWZTggBrrcTRxv4i1gvVMY/s1600/xavierong1.PNG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really?<b><i> Never?</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You sure?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sure?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Confirm?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wait a minute...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluujtUefaWlrvFsZ3Lle4BtBEvkct0MynDis4VZx3aJc88RfKTVlb1dNNo1RjG7b4NMPaJxyjTN3zpxiCh8dZ-AfSkRjz-TD3sgYlLQybsgV4MtecR9dpGV0KAn-6oHliDtzaZCNyN2Y/s1600/xavierzouk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluujtUefaWlrvFsZ3Lle4BtBEvkct0MynDis4VZx3aJc88RfKTVlb1dNNo1RjG7b4NMPaJxyjTN3zpxiCh8dZ-AfSkRjz-TD3sgYlLQybsgV4MtecR9dpGV0KAn-6oHliDtzaZCNyN2Y/s1600/xavierzouk2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAzrHdeqA5h695JtzObHK1FHqZdk1sxeeGtDqEwjnkUneWaAMiN9VaZXmhWt0xPTOzWmwCMLx_mz01oPsAJg4kl5kPypulPibQr0BhWDHMJfzsFZohGWsYf9P5IkXOATO9KPJULSCC-g/s1600/xavierzouk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAzrHdeqA5h695JtzObHK1FHqZdk1sxeeGtDqEwjnkUneWaAMiN9VaZXmhWt0xPTOzWmwCMLx_mz01oPsAJg4kl5kPypulPibQr0BhWDHMJfzsFZohGWsYf9P5IkXOATO9KPJULSCC-g/s1600/xavierzouk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fuck off lah you damn full of shit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gushcloud Influencer Symone Oei:</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">OMG is it the Singtel Youth Plan??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Gushcloud influencer Marxmae:</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZhi8r5gwlz8r4vgf1CB3O4KK8DkKRkVaBdc-Zbedeuc3OS2zvubBI3EuKJDmu1WrE81v030iBJzRq3f1mV5VTHCC2TQd7NbqUlDqLP9dWIqWPuP3iWIndlZJcmgZvk0mpf2f7zc2jdo/s1600/marxmae1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZhi8r5gwlz8r4vgf1CB3O4KK8DkKRkVaBdc-Zbedeuc3OS2zvubBI3EuKJDmu1WrE81v030iBJzRq3f1mV5VTHCC2TQd7NbqUlDqLP9dWIqWPuP3iWIndlZJcmgZvk0mpf2f7zc2jdo/s1600/marxmae1.PNG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Gushcloud influencer Saffron Sharpe:</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahw_6AQd5dFwEZ8l7zpWWsaIhKTQXml3v6IdVlEE4ubR4k1ckKzcruEVr5UorcXPJ38RN4VBpCjxKBRf1CR7n8spvN7eaVIrRYncH5OfuV409f-K1jixc1y0L8r957m1pn-J0nOkWGv4/s1600/saffronsharpe1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahw_6AQd5dFwEZ8l7zpWWsaIhKTQXml3v6IdVlEE4ubR4k1ckKzcruEVr5UorcXPJ38RN4VBpCjxKBRf1CR7n8spvN7eaVIrRYncH5OfuV409f-K1jixc1y0L8r957m1pn-J0nOkWGv4/s1600/saffronsharpe1.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gushcloud Influencer Lydia Izzati: </b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7R_vo78BiyfTtjtnP8-usxMXMmJ5U-rl8ZktpEh0xAUQerxXjY1AW0RSEXlhoq3O0pTBZDSfhmQNyse2Nqa9xzKmh6Cp8v7zCV4t-gq4T5KM2T4T8mclvikUKwaLxWgAhOZqNgvgJ_A8/s1600/lydiaizzati4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7R_vo78BiyfTtjtnP8-usxMXMmJ5U-rl8ZktpEh0xAUQerxXjY1AW0RSEXlhoq3O0pTBZDSfhmQNyse2Nqa9xzKmh6Cp8v7zCV4t-gq4T5KM2T4T8mclvikUKwaLxWgAhOZqNgvgJ_A8/s1600/lydiaizzati4.PNG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah screw you Starhub!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2kknNous2Vrx6RIc3_TKtgLGKRTXxqAe_9_vCvQ_mfTClJF-01_BUoMO87zKODq-cdff4fGD5fw__kI44tK-myiw6mE8e3x4G87_Fk_HXD5FC2m2pQ0zqGoztJaQP_uq5Wmc8_A6_IM/s1600/lydiaizzati3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2kknNous2Vrx6RIc3_TKtgLGKRTXxqAe_9_vCvQ_mfTClJF-01_BUoMO87zKODq-cdff4fGD5fw__kI44tK-myiw6mE8e3x4G87_Fk_HXD5FC2m2pQ0zqGoztJaQP_uq5Wmc8_A6_IM/s1600/lydiaizzati3.PNG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn9cqxmDV3f5MMeFxbSmiy2oMsjO0xMPpPveCundaq5m9S57qghEPf0mdnZlVuRelpkh5PYvF8F96u_07k5i7DoNKidjQilq5625PK7Xy0HheM5V9oQoppIydD567e7v59zocL2QWiuM/s1600/lydiaizzati2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn9cqxmDV3f5MMeFxbSmiy2oMsjO0xMPpPveCundaq5m9S57qghEPf0mdnZlVuRelpkh5PYvF8F96u_07k5i7DoNKidjQilq5625PK7Xy0HheM5V9oQoppIydD567e7v59zocL2QWiuM/s1600/lydiaizzati2.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yeah why on Singtel campaign day no service?! <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinb4yg5QHoDiSTFhKP2ZTcslKcs9nUeAKNidFAbWHtFT1U-MdP9yb7-UMv53mzK61jrOefH5q8qjhZurZfyXgIix-pzzI0R0n7W9iwAL9PhNfc6IPfz2K7st7FYzm8YF0ZbkANXJWOpSw/s1600/lydiaizzati1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinb4yg5QHoDiSTFhKP2ZTcslKcs9nUeAKNidFAbWHtFT1U-MdP9yb7-UMv53mzK61jrOefH5q8qjhZurZfyXgIix-pzzI0R0n7W9iwAL9PhNfc6IPfz2K7st7FYzm8YF0ZbkANXJWOpSw/s1600/lydiaizzati1.PNG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOL wonder if she really frustrated by an actual phenomenon or just giggling </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to herself at a fake tweet that's meant to supplement her blog advert later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Look how sweet Lydia is to her clients!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y3RIQwePXinP7TKRxLlCgpZU1yW4rlyqJxVQ6DehHrYrOB8PcsLdvG0Y_uhyphenhyphen0Nb7l_L7HZT3NeRo9cmAlRvxBnZ4k7S30cR5RF0QUDZhnZqqmU3W-orsAIET1Z0ST0SKcabHuhTp0Wk/s1600/lydiaizzati5.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y3RIQwePXinP7TKRxLlCgpZU1yW4rlyqJxVQ6DehHrYrOB8PcsLdvG0Y_uhyphenhyphen0Nb7l_L7HZT3NeRo9cmAlRvxBnZ4k7S30cR5RF0QUDZhnZqqmU3W-orsAIET1Z0ST0SKcabHuhTp0Wk/s1600/lydiaizzati5.PNG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Not even one month ago she just did 3 ads for Starhub </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>(<a href="https://twitter.com/LydiaIzzati/status/474419601590071297" target="_blank">link</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LydiaIzzati/status/471888724943323136" target="_blank">link</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LydiaIzzati/status/469342058876923905" target="_blank">link</a>). </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GOOD JOB! Your mother must be very proud of you. :D<br /><br />#Gushcloudethics </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gushcloud influencer Eunice Annabel:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgr5uAbOGPSA1zb1EpmsidoRJZbcCLeUiOeyPGTPCJAKXFpph49orU-dZhJU1xcRArZIosoqDRtn-Bci2nVlo8lM5EKEtjZMyoDK5dgMhdq5Zs_L1ng-qf2XWoslshXOPFJ-mZtYWAUI/s1600/euniceannabeltweet2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgr5uAbOGPSA1zb1EpmsidoRJZbcCLeUiOeyPGTPCJAKXFpph49orU-dZhJU1xcRArZIosoqDRtn-Bci2nVlo8lM5EKEtjZMyoDK5dgMhdq5Zs_L1ng-qf2XWoslshXOPFJ-mZtYWAUI/s1600/euniceannabeltweet2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />It's tough to choose one because they are all so gross, but this tweet is my favourite:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYJDVL6rmhoSUGWtt8Tysu0B_3bAWXfbcJ0XrcJriTo8NkKEqlrIHSubzp0XgbaED16XL65_Xl5hX9sbfskAhUxAbcVJIAjv4Rq3Y3b3orRCA4nWRK5UvQCsO_83UiW_vRBjt-ruYBjQ/s1600/euniceannabeltweet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYJDVL6rmhoSUGWtt8Tysu0B_3bAWXfbcJ0XrcJriTo8NkKEqlrIHSubzp0XgbaED16XL65_Xl5hX9sbfskAhUxAbcVJIAjv4Rq3Y3b3orRCA4nWRK5UvQCsO_83UiW_vRBjt-ruYBjQ/s1600/euniceannabeltweet.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />LMAO because Starhub trying to court her over with ice cream when she's aiming for $4,000 from Singtel... Try harder lah Starhub lol!!! <br /><br />Now, her tweet...<b> She claims it's not an ad.</b><br /><br />There is no two ways around it. Eunice Annabel got a free phone as payment, perhaps more, depending on the sign ups she garnered. Since the tweet is obviously within the campaign period and aiding the campaign, <b>IT <u><i>IS</i></u> PART OF AN AD.</b><br /><br />Secondly, the most hilarious thing is this:<b> <span style="color: magenta;">She did <i>NOT</i> switch to the Singtel Youth Plan. </span></b><br /><br />6 days prior to tweeting this, Eunice Annabel already <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEWD0p1XfnGKIcEzXYiXksh8eFi62bdZiW9544a1p5-F96KqzHEzxUEBNHapzucl_gv53rJJinRdCoQJULn-PWGwMTzdnbcM0NUl-WrMaj9zEDXNC_vi9Dy_tVm-fq48EqKUSlq0YEtA/s0/eunice.jpg" target="_blank">blogged her advert</a>, and in it, she clearly states only students and NS men are eligible for the plan. She is neither, so she <b><i>knows</i></b> she <u>cannot</u> sign up for this plan. <b> </b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yet she still decides to tweet a lie.</b></span><br /><br />In <a href="http://euniceannabel.blogspot.sg/2014/11/singtel-easy-mobile-plan.html" target="_blank">November</a>, with another advert for Singtel again, she confirms that she didn't take on the Youth Plan.<br /><br />Since this short tweet contains a double whammy of lies, I pick it as my favourite. You win my vomit Celebrity Blogger!<br /><br />And here are some of the blog posts from the Gushcloud influencers:<br /><br />I have picked out the quotes of them trash talking about M1 and Starhub because the posts are too long. You can click links below to view the full posts. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7wRzsAy4FGLVPON7tPHUa3an2iI71d-Jwx6pZdvH8hL41g3kMZrgl0JqMYdNuVJGpMVApfLU-h85uV6F2QK6uul03zuB15wtskYUxlRnG9DRPeX6DYe__1KuTsCj2tpQ4hOa6iiLzGI/s1600/singteleuniceannabelquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7wRzsAy4FGLVPON7tPHUa3an2iI71d-Jwx6pZdvH8hL41g3kMZrgl0JqMYdNuVJGpMVApfLU-h85uV6F2QK6uul03zuB15wtskYUxlRnG9DRPeX6DYe__1KuTsCj2tpQ4hOa6iiLzGI/s1600/singteleuniceannabelquote.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (<a href="http://euniceannabel.blogspot.sg/2014/07/singtel-youth-plan-read-this-and-seize.html" target="_blank">Blog post</a> / <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150201205005/http://euniceannabel.blogspot.sg/2014/07/singtel-youth-plan-read-this-and-seize.html" target="_blank">Cached</a> / <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEWD0p1XfnGKIcEzXYiXksh8eFi62bdZiW9544a1p5-F96KqzHEzxUEBNHapzucl_gv53rJJinRdCoQJULn-PWGwMTzdnbcM0NUl-WrMaj9zEDXNC_vi9Dy_tVm-fq48EqKUSlq0YEtA/s0/eunice.jpg" target="_blank">Printscreen</a>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71WWcMakjsQbM7hAwplzrNaI1ccNhfAeol2eJzODTW0eEOzKVxRV6aE92wH2uKZ-I93CtJxw6YdJu1Ju5HKgzjYSi7nHPOvp-eVh7_f3kmh-rYy5sKfVhyphenhyphenMnv-NBixtbLe673jWP_MMo/s1600/singtelxavierongquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71WWcMakjsQbM7hAwplzrNaI1ccNhfAeol2eJzODTW0eEOzKVxRV6aE92wH2uKZ-I93CtJxw6YdJu1Ju5HKgzjYSi7nHPOvp-eVh7_f3kmh-rYy5sKfVhyphenhyphenMnv-NBixtbLe673jWP_MMo/s1600/singtelxavierongquote.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (<a href="http://www.xavierong.com/2014/07/singtel-youth-plan.html" target="_blank">Blog post</a> / <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150201205115/http://www.xavierong.com/2014/07/singtel-youth-plan.html" target="_blank">Cached</a> / <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglTCaowWlhuSUQ6pHWLztZQ7tbbkG4kOFxcDtwVJZ31wkRUrCHYTZy92B3IbbtDSpyzmveUyv-p5rmOnwk9Y6dYAtUB7NLWPs8wQSVtCu1wmpwvTEzI5VUYKEPKHzRPdD_fJNt4mWIwsA/s0/xavier.jpg" target="_blank">Printscreen</a>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qnSb1ipASVH_O4AboIzLrMMUmc4zA0T511arS7yBW03w45ZCN48ReLqy9Vnb8hJZHNYjT6GwvEBLMTbMcBfmu1-ZrOZkZ5EghoeBpUv19yQV6rR_J5w0HqXWCyVcwstLwI0mA09mWqE/s1600/IMG_7521.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qnSb1ipASVH_O4AboIzLrMMUmc4zA0T511arS7yBW03w45ZCN48ReLqy9Vnb8hJZHNYjT6GwvEBLMTbMcBfmu1-ZrOZkZ5EghoeBpUv19yQV6rR_J5w0HqXWCyVcwstLwI0mA09mWqE/s1600/IMG_7521.GIF" /></a></div><br /><br />Just because it's a "true opinion" it means you don't have to clarify it's an ad? How do you prove it's a true opinion?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you are paid by a client to pretend it's your true opinion, OF COURSE you say that's your true opinion right? #duh</b></span><br /><br />Every one of us have complained about our telcos before. They provide our internet and phone lines for us, without which most of us cannot live without (metaphorically). When service isn't available, naturally we all rile up.<br /><br />Even if the influencer has a track record of complaining about their telcos and it's a proven "true opinion" that they hate their telco, this time round they are being PAID (in money or products) to do so.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>THIS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. You are being PAID.</b></span> You have incentive and there is a conflict of interest.<i> The consumer deserves to know.</i><br /><br />This time round, when they tweet that M1 sucks, maybe M1 didn't give substandard service at all. Did poor M1 or Starhub truly deserve this round of attacks? Or is it really a true opinion that's so coincidentally also a paid one? <br /><br /><br />So from now on magazines and newspapers and TV all don't have to specify ads yeah? Because they can all claim it's the publication's/station's true opinion? So convenient! <br /><br />It's not breaking the law, so what's the problem? No problem. You just decide for yourself if you can trust the blogger's "true opinions" in future, that's all.<br /><br /><b>Just like how it's Eunice Annabel's true opinion that her sponsored LG G3 phone from this Singtel campaign is so much better than her iphone.</b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tznfYLHVcqdKYZtlINWBgU8puNgu0QoIqp6_-L0QB8ATf0p0s-yDrbKarNxx-YacwO6tGiE4MaC_H8mJApSABPG4xPYk8uKctkg4GKz0LCfHqvHS3gFSm9A0FdqeYPLBt-8FqdqGycA/s1600/singteleuniceannabelLG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tznfYLHVcqdKYZtlINWBgU8puNgu0QoIqp6_-L0QB8ATf0p0s-yDrbKarNxx-YacwO6tGiE4MaC_H8mJApSABPG4xPYk8uKctkg4GKz0LCfHqvHS3gFSm9A0FdqeYPLBt-8FqdqGycA/s1600/singteleuniceannabelLG.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On her blog:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpTZGd0h0LVG2eLrvxepizGBGS90Hv_Dhk2RDdTCxM9-YSh-u2jrOuIOI8Txec7w6T_E4A5AT3R5TrGun858Cg4_cvVKB947IVz00BYbpYxiaO8TilIeYgz0aoD-68H5iRV9daWScEig/s1600/singteleuniceannabelquote2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpTZGd0h0LVG2eLrvxepizGBGS90Hv_Dhk2RDdTCxM9-YSh-u2jrOuIOI8Txec7w6T_E4A5AT3R5TrGun858Cg4_cvVKB947IVz00BYbpYxiaO8TilIeYgz0aoD-68H5iRV9daWScEig/s1600/singteleuniceannabelquote2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (Source: <a href="http://euniceannabel.blogspot.sg/2014/08/bye-bye-iphone.html" target="_blank">Blog post</a> / <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20150201204822/http://euniceannabel.blogspot.sg/2014/08/bye-bye-iphone.html" target="_blank">Cached</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Trust her</b>, she says... Android da best!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And yet... 3 months after she writes all these... </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>New iphone 6+:</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF9dXw9HiWmLEqPv14xDtO-d1XkivGLMDX19G4Xp6fm6uNy2PKkp9x-weoU7UQChpHCS_I9YAuBLyyGfuw7-Ux6W3hI9HUbGxz4cnDGJU0W04vblcDBNLW1RpG2R2kk6rltKSZO9FHM0/s1600/euniceannabeliphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF9dXw9HiWmLEqPv14xDtO-d1XkivGLMDX19G4Xp6fm6uNy2PKkp9x-weoU7UQChpHCS_I9YAuBLyyGfuw7-Ux6W3hI9HUbGxz4cnDGJU0W04vblcDBNLW1RpG2R2kk6rltKSZO9FHM0/s1600/euniceannabeliphone.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Because you should trust her, that's why.</i></div><br />What happened? Your LG dropped into toilet bowl? Even so shouldn't you be getting another android instead of an iPhone?<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Honestly, I don't know what these bloggers' "true opinions" are... Except that their 100% authentic don't-doubt-it true opinions seem to sway to the smell of money.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Oh! Don't forget this awkward much moment:</b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBgumOLsIWxFxn37a1iwefBhYNkH-pIO-a-obh5tKUkAZPTMZp5_HhVHZGjbc9feAqAxJFJ_libaOocT_aF-Z_sl_1r_dAwSlhiyzuMRQx_JaHQsfaSIyrgYXUx1W1jpiGtBn53qK9jw/s1600/starhubgushcloud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBgumOLsIWxFxn37a1iwefBhYNkH-pIO-a-obh5tKUkAZPTMZp5_HhVHZGjbc9feAqAxJFJ_libaOocT_aF-Z_sl_1r_dAwSlhiyzuMRQx_JaHQsfaSIyrgYXUx1W1jpiGtBn53qK9jw/s1600/starhubgushcloud.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When Starhub was an existing client of Gushcloud 1 </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>month before the Singtel campaign was launched...</b></span><br /><br /><br />LOLz take that sucker Starhub!<br />Very nicely done Gushcloud, that's the way to treat your clients. *thumbs up*</div><br /><br /><br />Before everyone loses faith in bloggers completely, I would like to stress again that not all of us are like that.<br /><br />Nuffnang actually also worked with the exact same client, Singtel Mobile Youth Plan, some time ago.<br /><br />Please take a look at the Nuffnang bloggers' posts if you wish:<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://belluspuera.blogspot.sg/2010/03/advertorial-express-yourself-freely.html" target="_blank">Velda Tan</a></li><li><a href="http://www.sophiewillocq.com/2010/03/advertorial_18.html" target="_blank">Sophie Willocq</a></li><li><a href="http://shiberty.com/2009/02/singtel-mobile-youth-plan-advertorial/" target="_blank">Shiberty</a></li><li><a href="http://www.zoeraymond.com/2009/08/advertorial-singtel.html" target="_blank">Zoe Raymond</a></li><li><a href="http://www.imandystorm.com/2010/03/singtel-youth-strikeback_19.html" target="_blank">Andy Storm</a></li></ul><br />As you can see, all of these blogs are CLEARLY stated as advertorials and there is no slandering competitors or conjuring fake-as-my-nose tweets. I bring this up not to claim Nuffnang is better (which, imho, it is), but to show that bloggers <b>CAN</b> deliver advertorials in an ethical manner. This is the way it should be done.<br /><br /><br />Some of the Gushcloud influencers, even though they have been instructed to complain about M1 and Starhub, did not do so. Kudos to them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqs2Yi3slxCxYgC-_OH4sw8l9Ef2KB5QsAPPXUn5nhC_iG_TTrIb8s9QLnkjxJhaqBxgOCBZOTaupSzXrnoyWzKP6L8aSYN63x-EPw5RYJ7XIg4hxBDLXXWzqYsgIeeVqLVwcKhX3zcao/s1600/heading600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqs2Yi3slxCxYgC-_OH4sw8l9Ef2KB5QsAPPXUn5nhC_iG_TTrIb8s9QLnkjxJhaqBxgOCBZOTaupSzXrnoyWzKP6L8aSYN63x-EPw5RYJ7XIg4hxBDLXXWzqYsgIeeVqLVwcKhX3zcao/s1600/heading600.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Ok this is just for laughs because the post is getting way too long. A little dessert!<br /><br />So remember in the last exposé I talked about how Gushcloud got sponsors for their office renovation? One of the sponsors sent me the deck Gushcloud sent to them and it's fucking hilarious!! I laughed nonstop so I thought I'd share it with you guys.<br /><br />Click to view full deck <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/9dl45yzm9vv6uml/Gushcloud%20deck%20for%20XXX%20renovations.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Name of sponsor is changed to XXX Renovation to protect their identity but nothing else is changed. The full deck is damn funny if you very free should read it. :D<br /><br />Gushcloud wanted XXX Renovation to sponsor them $15,000 worth of renovation services.<br /><br />Here's how they tried to convince XXX Renovation that it's worth it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u> Their Powerpoint presentation:</u></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgOgJcN1SvA2YbhohIryo7yPTmQzyX4VoRHYHqmmTLswqPP9dx1rO9S6IMmGxoVShEkg6bcuh5ettVcYKCfLKbzJFyvxYWVDDsqm4KzcJr6FSNCUsq4quRprXiEUr2ilCPuZ3VOZpq90/s1600/xxx1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgOgJcN1SvA2YbhohIryo7yPTmQzyX4VoRHYHqmmTLswqPP9dx1rO9S6IMmGxoVShEkg6bcuh5ettVcYKCfLKbzJFyvxYWVDDsqm4KzcJr6FSNCUsq4quRprXiEUr2ilCPuZ3VOZpq90/s1600/xxx1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-thxvQ3WGAcnfpI9RTD01NMZ4X1jHTqLTb1lFh7-L6zS-qMbB1KxRsJxMqIFH623TN4mfjqUbuJJKQ4YngqpzMBC1ONrpci4CSwk6q_EkUSwggG88NfubRRLJ8BvGz5SznlGOdfMw2Q/s1600/xxx2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-thxvQ3WGAcnfpI9RTD01NMZ4X1jHTqLTb1lFh7-L6zS-qMbB1KxRsJxMqIFH623TN4mfjqUbuJJKQ4YngqpzMBC1ONrpci4CSwk6q_EkUSwggG88NfubRRLJ8BvGz5SznlGOdfMw2Q/s1600/xxx2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>OMGee!! The GC Team and clients <i>MAY</i> touch XXX renovation's kitchen cabinet!! Touch one time worth thousands because they are King Midas, touch already turn into gold!! The celebrity bloggers MAY post about the granite sink because bloggers have nothing better to post than to post about sinks and kitchen appliances!! Worth thousands!! And you invited to our parties! BAM IT'S ALL WORTH $25,000 PER YEAR!<br /><br />No, this amount isn't pulled out from our asses!! What do you mean from where does that number come from? From our careful research lah!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_lREOmZFxQQaft37XB4Fxh3d8yu5iPHMINZ-SiWUekdfmLJi8mrcrtfOevVW6Sem0cP9OLihc8PcNe1cfI7d8GUADHSCJaIrWF29rDRyl64b6urns6gVtAUjwaNx53dtjkgvPUQ-zJo/s1600/xxx3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_lREOmZFxQQaft37XB4Fxh3d8yu5iPHMINZ-SiWUekdfmLJi8mrcrtfOevVW6Sem0cP9OLihc8PcNe1cfI7d8GUADHSCJaIrWF29rDRyl64b6urns6gVtAUjwaNx53dtjkgvPUQ-zJo/s1600/xxx3.jpg" /></a></div>IF some youtuber shoots in the Gushcloud kitchen, never mind that he has absolutely no obligation to mention XXX renovation, it's WORTH THOUSANDS to be obscurely in the background!! WOW!!! $20,000 annually for these shoots that may or may not happen!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DaH06Vr3foRqrZjJnvPTIUQombjprp40HvWAMz0uScTjeIkNM5Qpb3x6GjAX7FFjyMDX0QkTImrNm3IhM5bLivQtCzdsPIt1eIobYqfh0K276tzWQIMO-w0f6-XWWEy1VSlaXaYdq4s/s1600/xxx4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DaH06Vr3foRqrZjJnvPTIUQombjprp40HvWAMz0uScTjeIkNM5Qpb3x6GjAX7FFjyMDX0QkTImrNm3IhM5bLivQtCzdsPIt1eIobYqfh0K276tzWQIMO-w0f6-XWWEy1VSlaXaYdq4s/s1600/xxx4.jpg" /></a></div><br />Gushcloud puts your company logo on their websites and social media! Whoopie worth $20,000!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiUzssJzdvYlFfeD1fqZkHQ_MjukzsPfaTTLpjPIhfwuLvK-bp7jO7L2D-mPkfS9gCge2FUPLe-e2O3a2QCoCZ6ifVaZXKX-upkxCBsLZ4WXErZi49IBR0St95lCSXPYfC5WYAv8XdjI/s1600/xxx5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiUzssJzdvYlFfeD1fqZkHQ_MjukzsPfaTTLpjPIhfwuLvK-bp7jO7L2D-mPkfS9gCge2FUPLe-e2O3a2QCoCZ6ifVaZXKX-upkxCBsLZ4WXErZi49IBR0St95lCSXPYfC5WYAv8XdjI/s1600/xxx5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />People who come for meetings may try out the products themselves!!<br /><br />Because clients confirm will use the induction cooker right or not?? What do you mean client don't typically feel like cooking during meetings?? NONSENSE. Suddenly this is worth $30,000 annually!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xjGeykaKt4StMNii888g7hyphenhyphen1C5pgspxwjAZ5g6lxXjuncga2cYsCVqreWrckryQzx01IraalpW1hy9oEG2IEdwrj7nzq9GGbYGgo6r3HulxexZ5zsNtJhzsn4Ilm4l323Jg6ldGT3fA/s1600/xxx6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xjGeykaKt4StMNii888g7hyphenhyphen1C5pgspxwjAZ5g6lxXjuncga2cYsCVqreWrckryQzx01IraalpW1hy9oEG2IEdwrj7nzq9GGbYGgo6r3HulxexZ5zsNtJhzsn4Ilm4l323Jg6ldGT3fA/s1600/xxx6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">PEOPLE WHO WALK PAST THE KITCHEN TO TAKE A SHIT MAKE IT WORTH $30,000 ANNUALLY!! WOW WOW WOW!!</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidP6Z-QjAn60AjknNYP_g1WO90tJAp3HtADaYCEf_hdP6se1W9YiXGDY-_l1FMobCxp0qlh7LQQmxI8saPxTBLMOF9rXpq0oVqYh25KnJ21Wfb_EajgMCY6gjk2wI2pFcjhWuc1IxAaFo/s1600/xxx7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidP6Z-QjAn60AjknNYP_g1WO90tJAp3HtADaYCEf_hdP6se1W9YiXGDY-_l1FMobCxp0qlh7LQQmxI8saPxTBLMOF9rXpq0oVqYh25KnJ21Wfb_EajgMCY6gjk2wI2pFcjhWuc1IxAaFo/s1600/xxx7.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't forget you will get featured in Singapore's Most <s>Cheapskate</s> Inspiring Office!! Never mind that these publications have no obligation whatsoever to plug your company nor is it a sure thing that they will cover this press release... It's worth $30,000!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbNM44WZ_VVaFJC84JNpU-WAaqkCwTrcRi5hrWDZwuAD1WBpXvP8dvwr45-MlvwgFMNVDZpH9aBB8TAiSlNfRqidP5N-dDK9h2sxiUq_F4-lBu09eG-er8a9fM9XS9O_I-iXPY-2EKAw/s1600/xxx8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbNM44WZ_VVaFJC84JNpU-WAaqkCwTrcRi5hrWDZwuAD1WBpXvP8dvwr45-MlvwgFMNVDZpH9aBB8TAiSlNfRqidP5N-dDK9h2sxiUq_F4-lBu09eG-er8a9fM9XS9O_I-iXPY-2EKAw/s1600/xxx8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">OMG GRAB LAH WHAT YOU WAITING FOR?!?</span></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5rr5rjBmnlJhF_RBRY-D658iPmeUecKfXyDgpN2DMzAYErA5N-TJw7Z82E5qwv_CTZ1sd6hM5yojuO167ViLutcNOHF0aJfGNv1SAVEwcZW5NV6Ud1NQuLEJK3_M0rHDrF95lxVlXHY/s1600/xxx9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5rr5rjBmnlJhF_RBRY-D658iPmeUecKfXyDgpN2DMzAYErA5N-TJw7Z82E5qwv_CTZ1sd6hM5yojuO167ViLutcNOHF0aJfGNv1SAVEwcZW5NV6Ud1NQuLEJK3_M0rHDrF95lxVlXHY/s1600/xxx9.jpg" /></a></div>Ok this is serious, they actually put this cheesy yellow explosion graphic in themselves. I swear it's not added by me.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But yeah, 600% media benefit!! GO GUSHCLOUD!!!! </b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-nRHnxPdTdy6CX9bWUjAjcuJmzAVAXZZs0k78eAX92cGAu_8Ur0JwE2nvjpHG6U2kNCYy-0W6FQiE2Eymgg7LC1mBjchEuww0qRsWPBoxCXiWa15cqQlqfdRrLhnz8_i3VOC7vbtqWA/s1600/headingconclusion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-nRHnxPdTdy6CX9bWUjAjcuJmzAVAXZZs0k78eAX92cGAu_8Ur0JwE2nvjpHG6U2kNCYy-0W6FQiE2Eymgg7LC1mBjchEuww0qRsWPBoxCXiWa15cqQlqfdRrLhnz8_i3VOC7vbtqWA/s1600/headingconclusion.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Why do I have to write this post? Do I really need to write a second exposé? Why don't I just let this issue go already and give Gushcloud a chance?<br /><br /><b>A chance was given back in 2013, after my dayre post. Got called a liar, and Gushcloud continued in its ways. </b><br /><br /><b>After the first exposé, got called a liar again.</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLTgFSN8qyUUm2ZHZZtrWe5xnTTB0z_PvcxKyrjEJQryYxnUm9mbb_4dainK5UUHpMmUbRUWnSs6g3QDWWteNXn2bh8K7VFh9jH6dQuKPovWJksR19FymiCrcXxc3HD3dX6-4UBLDymc/s1600/altheaquote4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLTgFSN8qyUUm2ZHZZtrWe5xnTTB0z_PvcxKyrjEJQryYxnUm9mbb_4dainK5UUHpMmUbRUWnSs6g3QDWWteNXn2bh8K7VFh9jH6dQuKPovWJksR19FymiCrcXxc3HD3dX6-4UBLDymc/s1600/altheaquote4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Furthermore, Gushcloud appears to be completely unrepentant.</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wX2mUHzRPU2yTlGh7C7XS_pRzgxDVC60-HuoH1UXvU74FWuad6i-zBFVzeBUTTs3RzcFWeMd6SGfiJe-0kxkBQTLiH6fhyphenhyphenYOVpTKSQRflBnqDOq9lmMcBfyXMk8vYn31mwhrhU9f6BI/s1600/vincentquote3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wX2mUHzRPU2yTlGh7C7XS_pRzgxDVC60-HuoH1UXvU74FWuad6i-zBFVzeBUTTs3RzcFWeMd6SGfiJe-0kxkBQTLiH6fhyphenhyphenYOVpTKSQRflBnqDOq9lmMcBfyXMk8vYn31mwhrhU9f6BI/s1600/vincentquote3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In the face of irrefutable evidence, they can still claim their conscience is clear.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pray tell, why must I give a chance to them? </b></span></i><br /><br />They then tried to divert the blame to me, calling me a bully, accusing me of starting a smear campaign against them to benefit myself monetarily or because I bear petty grudges against ex friends.<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMIiBA7w2jYeEbfX-QJW3jJxlK3x8AO9W-GEKT2WyDJTeUQ2WCs-WiP-WhnVrbRsqhaA1ziZLiIUYN41W9n3FDUA7HooeZCMg_9iJ5FiuOd_deL7AeXDZfWaV6ILpub1hXxayN1wn2go/s1600/xiaxueno.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMIiBA7w2jYeEbfX-QJW3jJxlK3x8AO9W-GEKT2WyDJTeUQ2WCs-WiP-WhnVrbRsqhaA1ziZLiIUYN41W9n3FDUA7HooeZCMg_9iJ5FiuOd_deL7AeXDZfWaV6ILpub1hXxayN1wn2go/s1600/xiaxueno.jpg" height="288" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This isn't about me. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This isn't about Nuffnang. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This is about Gushcloud and its questionable ethics. </b></span><br /><br />If Student X reports Student G for cheating on an exam, all that Student G can defend is that Student X is jealous of Student G being the top student? #FUCKOFF<br /><br />Good try with the distraction tactics. Just answer for your actions. My motives have NOTHING to do with the accuracy of my accusations, which are backed with evidence time and again.<br /><br />With this second exposé, you have heard for yourself Althea's admission coming from her own mouth.<br /><br />You have witnessed their sales tactics and the (600%!) stats they show to clients.<br /><br />You have witnessed the questionable things they tell their bloggers to write and how their bloggers obliged with fervour.<br /><br /><br />When questioned about ethics, they claim what they do isn't <i>illegal.</i><br /><br />After I found all the tweets and posts these Gushcloud influencers wrote, I literally felt a bit nauseous. I found it so unbelievable that the whole bunch of them can be so mercenary and immoral. They are good friends with each other too. When they witness each other's fakery on twitter, do they not feel disgusted by each other?!<br /><br />You may have noticed these influencers are also among the loudest and most loyal supporters of Gushcloud after the first saga.<br /><br />After I posted, I expected most of the influencers under Gushcloud to distance themselves. Some influencers did and kept quiet. But this bunch were unabashedly announcing their #FaithinGushcloud.<br /><br />Now, I understand why. Their moral ethics are aligned.<i><b> Of course</b></i> they didn't feel Gushcloud did anything wrong.<br /><br />I used to feel sorry for their influencers. I thought many felt trapped, coerced. I tried to offer help. But now I realised that I was wrong. Some of them don't deserve sympathy. They deserve the public to know their true nature.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This is just ONE brief that's exposed. </b></span><br /><br />Goodness know how many other briefs could be similar.<br /><br />Goodness knows how many briefs will be exactly like that after today if I didn't blog about it. How many innocent client's competitors slandered by their bloggers.<br /><br />Sorry I'm not sorry. I do not find what they do ok. I do not appreciate being called a liar or have my motives questioned.<br /><br />I will continue posting what I think is right. Right for my industry, right for the reputation of bloggers and right for the readers who still believe in bloggers.<br /><br />Despite what people say about me. Call me a bully. Call me an evil mastermind<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> I don't care.<br /><br />As long as you share the post after insulting me so people know what's going on.<br /><br />End the post with Gratuitous Photo of Self:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfESjp3oAu8SSfz9ChpQh97_fnZi0qEMb-nMtz5coHIp06iOoW6gB2axDhAp3akJnZ3lfF9F9BNd5LWg2x0Jq6dC4QH1DVxf0gEKtaWe2Pfv9pjAXMq2mLVKiVYVV6TY90LVOZQWnwKwE/s1600/DSC00231ee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfESjp3oAu8SSfz9ChpQh97_fnZi0qEMb-nMtz5coHIp06iOoW6gB2axDhAp3akJnZ3lfF9F9BNd5LWg2x0Jq6dC4QH1DVxf0gEKtaWe2Pfv9pjAXMq2mLVKiVYVV6TY90LVOZQWnwKwE/s1600/DSC00231ee.jpg" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-87213409278949145772015-02-05T18:47:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.422-08:00Protection Order Against SMRT Ltd (Feedback)So... As you guys know I'm constantly being harassed by the entity called SMRT (Ltd) Feedback.<br /><br />Most of you probably don't know the extensive nature of it.<br /><br />I've been harassed by them, more or less nonstop, since 2012.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzGNleAxDlQPugxW8NzKVKGUklrKgS8VKyTDXT1c8usIDWb1PplsPn8EUkyRK4w2qFGof2JT94tdtJ4zU9SKdjDR6MnLUWV_Ma3qcQOK0Ixt_07jCSwgO2UUrldrdOD-ErqcK7WQDQCM/s1600/plasticnose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzGNleAxDlQPugxW8NzKVKGUklrKgS8VKyTDXT1c8usIDWb1PplsPn8EUkyRK4w2qFGof2JT94tdtJ4zU9SKdjDR6MnLUWV_Ma3qcQOK0Ixt_07jCSwgO2UUrldrdOD-ErqcK7WQDQCM/s1600/plasticnose.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>One of the first posts about me</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsYkv6qT6h7S58T-2-MVDCJ3wjpeBGnORmGa-z59rG_u3u-CDXiMOmJYjL1x5D9oz-mK_Rs5srUVj0-lXygp7diNPkcrTx2zQWfuiFdRphXbOyxvLgO4N6v9CMK3revCtrRNOoqHbiZE/s1600/midget2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsYkv6qT6h7S58T-2-MVDCJ3wjpeBGnORmGa-z59rG_u3u-CDXiMOmJYjL1x5D9oz-mK_Rs5srUVj0-lXygp7diNPkcrTx2zQWfuiFdRphXbOyxvLgO4N6v9CMK3revCtrRNOoqHbiZE/s1600/midget2.jpg" height="126" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Every now and then they will throw in some snide comment about me if they feel like it. I've pretty much ignored them for years now.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGwKwzJoJ-BYIVqDaoi16Wm90vBXwH17B30TUafg0oPrDb6lMooGMkf2RbFukeEKCH55Vlpq4DfeStsPHgFZ7N0drcciKevJMJ1bEYyxRX0UkfpTFYQ_TqqA9AgI7ExLKwBp2bSkD300/s1600/apology2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGwKwzJoJ-BYIVqDaoi16Wm90vBXwH17B30TUafg0oPrDb6lMooGMkf2RbFukeEKCH55Vlpq4DfeStsPHgFZ7N0drcciKevJMJ1bEYyxRX0UkfpTFYQ_TqqA9AgI7ExLKwBp2bSkD300/s1600/apology2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (29 Nov 2012)</div><br /><br /><br /><br />Sometimes I retailiate, but for what? It just gives them more ammunition to continue. It makes them more popular and more obnoxious.<br /><br />Since they are anonymous, there is nothing much I can do about it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Defend myself?</b></i> For every defense they come up with another accusation/insult. I defend until when? <br /><br /><i><b>Sue them for defamation? </b></i>Serve the papers... <i>on who?</i><br /><br /><i><b>Find out their identity?</b></i> I'm sorry but I have no idea how to go about doing that.<br /> <br /><br /><br />After their Exposé Part 1.5 about me, I have resigned myself to the fact that their relentless taunting, accusations and insults are simply things I have to accept in my life. It's not that I didn't want to fight back. It is that I cannot. You can't fight with something that isn't even a real entity.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thus the <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2015/01/how-to-win-anonymous.html" target="_blank">previous blog entry</a> about how to win them.<br /><br />But it was a farce. <b><i>I didn't win, not really.</i></b> It was simply the best I could do.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't want to let everyone know the extensive damage Smrt Ltd Feedback (henceforth called SMRT) have done to me because it would serve no purpose other than to give them glee.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />But today, I'll tell everyone know what they have done to me since 2012...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Disparaged my character and work integrity</u></span></b></span></div><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Accused me of bribing Gushcloud influencers. </b></span></span></li></ul><br />Despite my clarification that I did no such thing, the post is still there.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPvuRTaWm90dd-ng0FmhOg5pcrXy1EsMWTnIzZxIW272Y6cQLArWlsyNVX5H3dWpvGhjrPakvxX3TplsxiYxFcOnqABQP1vnzTnZWxl7vuh0mBdtx4hvQv36hT3HSRb6rPPdyHWjtblQ/s1600/bribery2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPvuRTaWm90dd-ng0FmhOg5pcrXy1EsMWTnIzZxIW272Y6cQLArWlsyNVX5H3dWpvGhjrPakvxX3TplsxiYxFcOnqABQP1vnzTnZWxl7vuh0mBdtx4hvQv36hT3HSRb6rPPdyHWjtblQ/s1600/bribery2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Accused me of fraud.</b></span></span></li></ul><br />According to them I inflate my statistics and buy my followers to cheat advertisers for more money. Despite me clarifying I did no such thing, their posts are still there.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw542iePti3DmoeOG_oxRdeSogX7versfk1G9ol3X19h10-eELhqzmnePwGd6bOdA-lrrSMoARXs2pckbgXqBkhR5bmnYML3nXdcQ7O07JQi-EMmakNKa1I6ZHdnpTQBtKogLmLngcXl4/s1600/stats2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw542iePti3DmoeOG_oxRdeSogX7versfk1G9ol3X19h10-eELhqzmnePwGd6bOdA-lrrSMoARXs2pckbgXqBkhR5bmnYML3nXdcQ7O07JQi-EMmakNKa1I6ZHdnpTQBtKogLmLngcXl4/s1600/stats2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(from their blog)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvQL__SwN_uhPfwlcVrsdvTnPIY-IER9ioLhNpsWR3O74_Yo-fKxOcAZsqvE7YpQ_tt1dRMGtEbAjLCIGmINhpYHclrHnBVxjA1PHSjvllmuRhOmHSSIwcXq_RbuMJwIRUj7vYVIvB1c/s1600/flikes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvQL__SwN_uhPfwlcVrsdvTnPIY-IER9ioLhNpsWR3O74_Yo-fKxOcAZsqvE7YpQ_tt1dRMGtEbAjLCIGmINhpYHclrHnBVxjA1PHSjvllmuRhOmHSSIwcXq_RbuMJwIRUj7vYVIvB1c/s1600/flikes.jpg" height="125" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(From their twitter)</div><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Defamed my online business</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vcoPxLWhB8DL2Ev0g1COgzRFt8OAuo7p8bTr3McyvoEYMDd6cypzftZaic61banaKx0sJkvhxMUl3Xp7qjvm6JFzFbibIBwLQ7sm6hM2PSJ_9zIXA_-IOanRytSKb01hXd3VnWuWeGw/s1600/bsi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vcoPxLWhB8DL2Ev0g1COgzRFt8OAuo7p8bTr3McyvoEYMDd6cypzftZaic61banaKx0sJkvhxMUl3Xp7qjvm6JFzFbibIBwLQ7sm6hM2PSJ_9zIXA_-IOanRytSKb01hXd3VnWuWeGw/s1600/bsi.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Attacked my advertisers.</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSlk2QP_AQCWaqQIpqhr_cAKNIrE4qdI724Yf6xk_OHtp5F6qd4ex_Tz9A9AHIi1lBe5HEYYuzNx1mm_GGQ2cLD0Ci2PkqQv5gPUR3DJO5IUNUxYn-UAGQEB-Ssczdc6A-mYjVb4i59E/s1600/tyre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSlk2QP_AQCWaqQIpqhr_cAKNIrE4qdI724Yf6xk_OHtp5F6qd4ex_Tz9A9AHIi1lBe5HEYYuzNx1mm_GGQ2cLD0Ci2PkqQv5gPUR3DJO5IUNUxYn-UAGQEB-Ssczdc6A-mYjVb4i59E/s1600/tyre.jpg" /></a></div><br />They spread untrue and completely baseless rumours insinuating that Tyrequeen has dropped me.<br /><br />This also led to their followers, despite never being actual customers of Tyrequeen, leaving 1 star reviews for the page. My clients were very upset because their team had worked so hard to get 5 star reviews previously. Luckily, despite that, they didn't drop my endorsement.<br /><u><br /></u><u><br /></u><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Imputed My Unchastity</b></span></span></u></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Calling me a slut</b></span></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yuBOcJZUZctC57DFENnqlMSTqlwnJ0NpqP3hNab2wt-O9JoowUL53f3j_NHFbP7-nalVp2OS4i7iJUkonsgBIYu3Mllt8NFZMoEiDHhVtfNXcE7LAMpZOpTM_kxHXXiD-qzTYnkFzVY/s1600/slut3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yuBOcJZUZctC57DFENnqlMSTqlwnJ0NpqP3hNab2wt-O9JoowUL53f3j_NHFbP7-nalVp2OS4i7iJUkonsgBIYu3Mllt8NFZMoEiDHhVtfNXcE7LAMpZOpTM_kxHXXiD-qzTYnkFzVY/s1600/slut3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Btw, these tweets happened when I was pregnant.</div><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Calling me a stripper</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcQj7fJuojnpQifY8E8s2-m7LF-7nmwXNHVjdXuWLKwyWglivVi0x0yiXkVx5f2NbHoCc8H1Ier63lk0dBDUoU_DfqAhccm9a1V0xGRKUwkLoUraRY_qEDz-konufxxJ-9qybouv8zNY/s1600/stripper1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcQj7fJuojnpQifY8E8s2-m7LF-7nmwXNHVjdXuWLKwyWglivVi0x0yiXkVx5f2NbHoCc8H1Ier63lk0dBDUoU_DfqAhccm9a1V0xGRKUwkLoUraRY_qEDz-konufxxJ-9qybouv8zNY/s1600/stripper1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKqxfS6sb5CpPC-AySS8tl4cco7z4zD2mvcnxNs7maBpNbS_urgQUk9e53CVeSarhLW21oEN5r0XgOYSjo0jLk-UAghfrXzFPP-k4RGgQptuO8Cg4JOnYViT0f4ohKuvNZFevEDEoLSg/s1600/stripper2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKqxfS6sb5CpPC-AySS8tl4cco7z4zD2mvcnxNs7maBpNbS_urgQUk9e53CVeSarhLW21oEN5r0XgOYSjo0jLk-UAghfrXzFPP-k4RGgQptuO8Cg4JOnYViT0f4ohKuvNZFevEDEoLSg/s1600/stripper2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></b></u></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: magenta;">Harassed me for and during my pregnancy</span></b></u></span></div><br />I was pregnant from August 2012 to March 2013. During this period, SMRT was unrelentless in their attacks. Nobody says you cannot harass pregnant women and nor will I claim that they affected me enough to cause any prenatal depression or anything like that, but it just speaks volumes about how low they will go.<br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Calling me a pregnant dog:</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gzPwMW0Bb6N97ikYH1k-utjuJFDwb2hgSVV1Zt6yZPQbWGjyRf9kA4S6iMQD5KpsG-CyNK8IjFmcaRGAwQijG7gKSo-JV0_ABdVnmChGC33H8glHPXL5pZMrFGsh-PWcuEDCK5SLJpo/s1600/puppies2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gzPwMW0Bb6N97ikYH1k-utjuJFDwb2hgSVV1Zt6yZPQbWGjyRf9kA4S6iMQD5KpsG-CyNK8IjFmcaRGAwQijG7gKSo-JV0_ABdVnmChGC33H8glHPXL5pZMrFGsh-PWcuEDCK5SLJpo/s1600/puppies2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tU1sFBlE4hmnBfff5edKh3RaB-w7Gf6c1LahQenSHWYL9wg8Stb4vAy-3DDk6pc43x5MVZtFj5Z7kdKTWnA9USqUJr9S8Fwf5goBYmQxSKkUTvs_WnY_EehbGYKGMHZAcLfj22iznNs/s1600/bitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tU1sFBlE4hmnBfff5edKh3RaB-w7Gf6c1LahQenSHWYL9wg8Stb4vAy-3DDk6pc43x5MVZtFj5Z7kdKTWnA9USqUJr9S8Fwf5goBYmQxSKkUTvs_WnY_EehbGYKGMHZAcLfj22iznNs/s1600/bitch.jpg" height="96" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Insinuating my husband will leave me after birthing an ugly baby (like in the article linked)</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFdcfZcXuSHPrjfSAvG6z0Q7RbkmgVGqWhCTA2V2lti_obxPf93rulbv2JBp7__YdfmP2ctuRt8cIAFvtSDk8RuVHhHLj7TMtN82cXxfpwlEa3rYzksykFjPetN_g8Pu8x-dkXLnXNJM/s1600/downhill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFdcfZcXuSHPrjfSAvG6z0Q7RbkmgVGqWhCTA2V2lti_obxPf93rulbv2JBp7__YdfmP2ctuRt8cIAFvtSDk8RuVHhHLj7TMtN82cXxfpwlEa3rYzksykFjPetN_g8Pu8x-dkXLnXNJM/s1600/downhill.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Harassed my family</b></span></u></span></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Directly badgered my husband </span></b></span></li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6QMQYIWH_MTSCt8_NiyAHay6hiT_fOEmbq9ijwo_jodowchO5OIPOCV8o7s1gea2-KZtI33CAdQVwm-UwZfUd8gP9YQWs2Jw3jdQn3e6b_p4LUmIvptdH89u7spXQC34930Cpj8tmDU/s1600/mike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6QMQYIWH_MTSCt8_NiyAHay6hiT_fOEmbq9ijwo_jodowchO5OIPOCV8o7s1gea2-KZtI33CAdQVwm-UwZfUd8gP9YQWs2Jw3jdQn3e6b_p4LUmIvptdH89u7spXQC34930Cpj8tmDU/s1600/mike.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vandalised my child's picture</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqgI2mmwbXDKBcF0oetyPm5OdOVt9UDWBG7O5s4yaDFGZkcnBcEAlS4YhIb7KlVEiMgXr2P9uG-zFJIJGorbS9uWmqpM-A3nj00QYU0zPJBuiPt-n6VgAEM6YOOpebvd1mYREzPN0Pfw/s1600/rolemodel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqgI2mmwbXDKBcF0oetyPm5OdOVt9UDWBG7O5s4yaDFGZkcnBcEAlS4YhIb7KlVEiMgXr2P9uG-zFJIJGorbS9uWmqpM-A3nj00QYU0zPJBuiPt-n6VgAEM6YOOpebvd1mYREzPN0Pfw/s1600/rolemodel2.jpg" /></a></div><br />I never said I was a perfect role model or the best mom. I am not. Before Dashiel's birth I've used vulgarities and continue to do so today, although I've reduced the usage drastically. But I NEVER EVER do it in front of him. Even if I did (which I don't), it's not up to them to misuse my son's pictures as some kind of comic fodder for their webpages.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Attacked my child's appearance</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPfJcF0AR9LiQ1tD4aN3P_h2Ca4B9eupOYma4zb5xozWBmmWo6AFva1-H2vQs1lna38GTS296vixGhleYYKBI8JBq9QolopsbQbq2BLBCSYPYpRgLKkWynCecZ06CYhpOgFLgUF3bULE/s1600/photoshop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPfJcF0AR9LiQ1tD4aN3P_h2Ca4B9eupOYma4zb5xozWBmmWo6AFva1-H2vQs1lna38GTS296vixGhleYYKBI8JBq9QolopsbQbq2BLBCSYPYpRgLKkWynCecZ06CYhpOgFLgUF3bULE/s1600/photoshop.jpg" height="120" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dash was only 2 months old</i></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKwkNc_eSKUrHBczY1mi_JBZxyTs5VEITQsoQgXRIjMzNuDIUJ3GzIGU5VWYKfGZCxzGtFcY59CT2hTZRF0qMfCqz3Sr6VVwrE_WlB5qNLkifyL0HUfvfkmTX7I88ylMOQmrQKZVpRhM/s1600/surgery2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKwkNc_eSKUrHBczY1mi_JBZxyTs5VEITQsoQgXRIjMzNuDIUJ3GzIGU5VWYKfGZCxzGtFcY59CT2hTZRF0qMfCqz3Sr6VVwrE_WlB5qNLkifyL0HUfvfkmTX7I88ylMOQmrQKZVpRhM/s1600/surgery2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Since this was posted after Dash's birth I'm going to assume they are saying he is ugly. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Compromised my family's and my safety</b></span></span></u></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>My address disclosed, many times over.</b></span></span></li></ul><br />SMRT themselves didn't do that, but they provided a popular avenue for my haters to. Previously, if someone posted my address somewhere else, it doesn't really matter because very few people would see it. Those who did wouldn't care.<br /><br />But SMRT has a monthly reach of 2 million, and many of their followers HATE me.These haters now know where to find me.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy62O_DOJFSGj_gT0vpPxSNueWo7_FC8MV-k0UUzzVUFW6gYV7jEjaRZue0kEx9y4Zqbst_NoPwzI9NYEaznLGBoW9WfIWKf4idiH4pkzYCNYRbTFMVLWPJ5gAK3HD4RhegjH8kUgOBgQ/s1600/address.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy62O_DOJFSGj_gT0vpPxSNueWo7_FC8MV-k0UUzzVUFW6gYV7jEjaRZue0kEx9y4Zqbst_NoPwzI9NYEaznLGBoW9WfIWKf4idiH4pkzYCNYRbTFMVLWPJ5gAK3HD4RhegjH8kUgOBgQ/s1600/address.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>I have received very scary death threats before. </b></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's so scary that I don't even dare to post it on this blog. </b></span><br /><br /><br />But you can click <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qlr-w9HqQrw/VNPeogaof6I/AAAAAAAACuc/ZS_YbQkJGDU/s0/deaththreats.PNG" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you want to see it. <span style="color: #cc0000;">(Warning: graphic images)</span><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">This person actually promised to never stop hunting Dash down until he personally murders my baby.</span></b><br /> <br /><i>(He wrote that in the caption. Unfortunately, before I could do a printscreen, the account was flagged and removed.)</i><br /><br /><br />When I saw that my address was exposed on SMRT, I felt so worried that the person who issued the death threat would come hunt me down and harm Dash, I couldn't sleep.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After SMRT's exposé, <a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_NlBCft_wME/VNPegarsVMI/AAAAAAAACuU/z_MFrnG__kk/s0/blood.jpg" target="_blank">THIS website</a> popped up.</b></span> (<span style="color: #cc0000;">Warning: graphic images, nsfw</span>)<br /><br /><br /><br />The website was linked on SMRT via comments. The site has been taken down (I'm guessing people went to report it) but it definitely showed me how scary people can get.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>However, all in all, I felt that SMRT's constant attacks on me, and their resulting comments stream which provides a widely seen avenue for my haters to post all kinds of private information about me, compromises my family's and my safety.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Third Party Attacks</b></span></span></u></div><br />Everytime SMRT posts about me, hundreds of horrible third party attacks will occur. To date, there are thousands.<br /><br />SMRT may argue that they cannot help it that people post comments, but it is undeniable that their abusive posts about me are the catalyst. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLYeBsdRvHS3HbqJa30SroFa0SRyQJ1WC9Tnczzn9iZVqOULlCO6_L5L6HEfXiOd06ir0_7zWBYkPxeNDzumojq1D8t4cmquO877CSg_jxpqRGbEVe8w0g5xCvlgyBFrt-3oeVdfkt9I/s1600/comments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLYeBsdRvHS3HbqJa30SroFa0SRyQJ1WC9Tnczzn9iZVqOULlCO6_L5L6HEfXiOd06ir0_7zWBYkPxeNDzumojq1D8t4cmquO877CSg_jxpqRGbEVe8w0g5xCvlgyBFrt-3oeVdfkt9I/s1600/comments.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few examples of the things people say...</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Looking at all these, I'm sure most of you agree it's getting way overboard. This isn't just childish remarks about my appearance anymore. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It is actually getting dangerous.</b></span><br /><br /><br />If someone were to relentlessly attack you and your family again and again, would you just stand by and do nothing???<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A few days after writing my previous entry and giving up on fighting with SMRT, I was alerted to the new <a href="http://www.singaporelawblog.sg/blog/article/78" target="_blank">Harassment Act</a>. </b></span><br /><br />Although I did know of the act, it never occurred to me that I can use it. The act only came into effect on 15 November 2014. It is very new.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There is something different about this Act. <b>Unlike any other Act in the past, it CAN be served on the anonymous via emails or social media messaging.</b></span><br /><br /><br />And so, a few weeks ago, I engaged a law firm to seek a Protection Order against SMRT from the Harassment Act. This isn't a sponsorship, I paid for their services.<br /><br />Now, a little more about the Harassment Act. The proceedings go like this (of course I'm not a lawyer so I am explaining it the best I can):<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">1) You file an Originating Summons, which is your request for what you want in your Protection Order, and also an affidavit, which is like your statement and evidence for what happened.<br /><br />2) A court date will be set some time later for a hearing before a judge who will decide if he/she wants to grant you the Protection Order.<br /><br />3) In between, the other party will have time to find their own lawyers and file their own affidavit to counter why they feel the Order shouldn't be granted, if they are so inclined. (But to do so SMRT will have to file it with an identity, which will compromise on their anonymity, so they didn't.)</blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">On the <b>29th of January 2015</b> at approximately 12pm, SMRT was served via email and their facebook private message.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Effective service happens the moment you successfully sent your documents electronically. Whether or not the party saw it does not matter.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLD_BX6I2I5Z6MvNb1TgC0IjuEQe7W5S5dMhM3Tb8V7Rl79q0mmXsYOqdGM76szoqs7TxGv5bmGLwBeDFscZRPegxcD1juB1l702y_Sj5u9cS1JBrljrBJHcUAlGBsJuk1OIWkWCROL8/s1600/served.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLD_BX6I2I5Z6MvNb1TgC0IjuEQe7W5S5dMhM3Tb8V7Rl79q0mmXsYOqdGM76szoqs7TxGv5bmGLwBeDFscZRPegxcD1juB1l702y_Sj5u9cS1JBrljrBJHcUAlGBsJuk1OIWkWCROL8/s1600/served.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />However, I did printscreen that they saw my message on 1.27pm. They stopped mentioning me on their social media afterwards.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>That night, at around 1030pm, a few hours after they received the court service, something odd happened. </b></span></span><br /><br /><br />I was turning into my carpark and a strong flashlight came on. You can see what my car camera recorded: <br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MqidGijK9cQ" width="480"></iframe> <br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Ignore the timestamp as I never bothered to properly set the time and date on my car camera)</i></span><br /><br /><br />I was alone in the car and got really scared! I noticed that there was a middle aged man (looks mid-forties) who was hiding between two cars under my block and holding a heavy DSLR camera. After his flash came on he looked visibly flustered and starting to fumble with his camera awkwardly.<br /><br />I sat in the parked car and called Mike who was at home to come downstairs but he didn't pick up as he didn't have his phone by him.<br /><br />So I walked up to the guy and went behind him. He avoided eye contact with me and still pretended to fiddle with his camera while standing awkwardly wedged between the two parked cars. Neither cars had their engines or lights on.<br /><br />I tried to take a picture of his back view sneakily but FML I made same noobshit mistake as him and my flash came on lol. <br /><br />Here's the photo:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL1x6KMlKdFGyifEIWoy6JAWJXrL7x5bITShNF23D_LA5YN-kE_TDywjkeZIACoXFKwWAVlE6aiXKgApo96lbT_qafGYy6s0ROdBII4PyQu-IjksabS8KMA4pzAb9QtJMWDekqfeiTT4/s1600/IMG_7853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL1x6KMlKdFGyifEIWoy6JAWJXrL7x5bITShNF23D_LA5YN-kE_TDywjkeZIACoXFKwWAVlE6aiXKgApo96lbT_qafGYy6s0ROdBII4PyQu-IjksabS8KMA4pzAb9QtJMWDekqfeiTT4/s1600/IMG_7853.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's his head in the photo.</div><br /><br />Nervously, I approached him and asked "May I ask what you are taking photos of?"<br /><br />He pointed at the moon and said <b>"I'm testing my new camera and shooting the moon."</b><br /><br />Since I had no proof that he did anything wrong, I left it at that and went home. I came down with Mike immediately after and he was gone.<br /><br />After looking at my car camera footage, I realised that his flash was aimed obviously to his front and center at my car, not upwards and to the left where the moon was. Why would anyone be hiding in between two parked cars in an open air carpark to shoot the moon? That's ridiculous!<br /><br />And as my friends pointed out, to shoot the moon one needs a tripod and telescopic lens, which he didn't have. I filed a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit240V6ywUOTEgIeoDsWw4JtCKbQ5SplM4VsCvzPZGyRKTqAu7Pe-5DRx5_HDIYG8szw2nvH952NPgwm1oAVfzsbk5Aqf2L0Eva41mO5o86vWQRUMb5acVdzJqTxrGyiKyuyJ_kpq4EWg/s1600/policereport.jpg" target="_blank">police report</a> online the next day.<br /><br />I don't know who this guy is. I find it very unlikely that he was indeed shooting the moon, but it seems a little presumptuous and self-flattering to say he is photographing me.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>However, this indeed happened a few hours after I served SMRT their papers.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The photographer could have been any random person or perhaps a genuine moon admirer, but I can't help but have my suspicions about who he is. </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The next day, I went back to my facebook inbox and saw that SMRT went to mark their message as <i>unread.</i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Uri-MKfswG0vXe9OHbdbHgqjGoEkFCqaKdfGvcepoHokMfC94ik0vXPsw6LvYGbBI0m4IDEuIgl9HSdFk9F2CV7weITMIwGNGDbYWEMFXuc2LrdxizH6nwTP7u4Y_gcGVOckhcVMKsQ/s1600/gone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Uri-MKfswG0vXe9OHbdbHgqjGoEkFCqaKdfGvcepoHokMfC94ik0vXPsw6LvYGbBI0m4IDEuIgl9HSdFk9F2CV7weITMIwGNGDbYWEMFXuc2LrdxizH6nwTP7u4Y_gcGVOckhcVMKsQ/s1600/gone.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I don't know what they trying to do because they left the "seen" tick there for over a day and luckily I took a screenshot. <br /><br />Then, one day before the hearing, they posted super long disclaimers on their pages about how they are a satire page and have no malicious intent blah blah.<i><b> Sorry, no dice</b></i>. Just because you claim everything you write is satire means you are bulletproof to insult anyone you want? Obviously some of their posts about me with graphs, charts and statistics show it isn't satire. <i><b>And how is everything I've shown so far not malicious?</b></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOdsB05PpPvxkPWzhjn9o9JA67xZLS90_yiOLQFbX8oByQ7A79wPvuRl5EbGyRnUXp-6hQsLyorrMRinPdZHzTXleqYIc_1qes_-k8z9M6ovU4eC68i9Dey6ht385Oeb1LhNqp4ekWNw/s1600/badass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOdsB05PpPvxkPWzhjn9o9JA67xZLS90_yiOLQFbX8oByQ7A79wPvuRl5EbGyRnUXp-6hQsLyorrMRinPdZHzTXleqYIc_1qes_-k8z9M6ovU4eC68i9Dey6ht385Oeb1LhNqp4ekWNw/s1600/badass.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In their blog they tried to lie it isn't created by them...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xeIbXmSXEoFoORlrVibInwc674ztDJfidhZvquHahACF0IrZhiqNt2Qvz-r1xf4Jl6HhmVF5wY3fIUKw1UY1LcqVrTVe_H6CiI9ijoTQNaDg-tR6_mTK-7c9zI9LydpNQ9Kyk-1PIrU/s1600/lame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xeIbXmSXEoFoORlrVibInwc674ztDJfidhZvquHahACF0IrZhiqNt2Qvz-r1xf4Jl6HhmVF5wY3fIUKw1UY1LcqVrTVe_H6CiI9ijoTQNaDg-tR6_mTK-7c9zI9LydpNQ9Kyk-1PIrU/s1600/lame.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Forgot to delete self written evidence that your blog is created by you?</div><br /><br />Obviously they didn't want to remove their blog posts on me so they try to disclaim that it's not created by them. I'm not sure if such flimsy lies will work... <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Finally, 5th of February, </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>the date of the hearing, arrived.</b></span></span></div><br /><br />After the hearing (at which SMRT did not appear), the following court order is given:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsOYnt1lY6w1gxWkgRTisdcKywyehiovpLSwYYVbpJAuPoGAsRY_ox99I0juqzHc6SaUmE4DvNIDF39hEnEC1V_ucwY2IUWQ2a-d3IzSxH_t9zCH-VRITeW6aq0KZ_xURndxOOpr5pys/s1600/courtorder1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsOYnt1lY6w1gxWkgRTisdcKywyehiovpLSwYYVbpJAuPoGAsRY_ox99I0juqzHc6SaUmE4DvNIDF39hEnEC1V_ucwY2IUWQ2a-d3IzSxH_t9zCH-VRITeW6aq0KZ_xURndxOOpr5pys/s1600/courtorder1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3nJQVixPUWFT8t-oGp1cs0cNhrl0GizKZlM8uIOIZwb7SOJEG0jVlThFHlXMcWkW8mrdZ8Egj86qXA4Fsfo4b2WXnYOgxbQlttf8D_VHv42IHM0nE-G46jWM6wGQ1WCFzFuPUf8UIMW8/s1600/courtorder2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3nJQVixPUWFT8t-oGp1cs0cNhrl0GizKZlM8uIOIZwb7SOJEG0jVlThFHlXMcWkW8mrdZ8Egj86qXA4Fsfo4b2WXnYOgxbQlttf8D_VHv42IHM0nE-G46jWM6wGQ1WCFzFuPUf8UIMW8/s1600/courtorder2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />As far as I know, this is the first successful Protection Order taken up against an anonymous entity.<br /><br /><br />What this means:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">If they violate the court order, it is considered contempt of court, which is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE. </span></b></span><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>If convicted, they may be punishable with a fine or IMPRISONMENT.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Q and A time!</span></b></span></u></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1: "But they are anonymous, how to catch?"</b></span></span></li></ul><br />If SMRT flouts the court order and therefore commits criminal contempt of court, it becomes a criminal case – a police report can be filed against them and the police can start looking into using its resources to trace SMRT’s identity.<br /><br />I'm sure they are ways to trace a person online, even if they use everything they can to cover their tracks. They are accepting payment for ads and have a paypal account. Money has to go somewhere to someone.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>By openly flouting the law, they are challenging our legal system to apprehend them.</b></span><br /><br />Hopefully then, we can finally see the faces behind the masks.<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2: "They claim to be overseas, then how?"</b></span></span></li></ul><br />Once again, it will be up to the police to trace them down and see where they are. Once their identity is known, I can seek other remedies such as a defamation suit if they are overseas. If they are in Singapore which they have mentioned many times they are, then they have to answer for their actions.<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 3: "What if really cannot find them?"</b></span></span></li></ul><br />Just because their identity isn't known <i>now</i> doesn't mean it will never be known forever. In the future, if their identity gets found, they can still be charged. If they really continue to violate the law and don't get found, then kudos to them and bad luck to me. But they better hope they won't be found.<br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 4: "Why must you resort to the law? That's so oppressive."</b></span></span></li></ul>What a stupid question. Did you not see the above where I posted all the shit they wrote about my family and me? I will use any means I can to stop them, even if it means fighting with the law. They are anonymous, it is not like I can do anything else to defend myself!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And the biggest question of all that everyone is thinking:</b></span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Question 5: "Don't you harass other people too like Dawn Yang or Kaykay? You can harass the families of the Faces of Haters but people cannot harass yours? This is horribly hypocritical of you. You deserve all that SMRT did to you."</b></span></span></li></ul><br /><br /><br />I admit that throughout my blogging career, I have indeed wrote unfavourably about many people.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But there is one very big difference: <u>I AM NOT ANONYMOUS. </u></b></span><br /><br />Whatever I say, I say with my identity. I pay the price of my words. Whenever I insult anyone, I always get backlash from the public for being a bully. It's not like I can say whatever I want with no consequences.<br /><br />If these people who felt harassed, defamed, or insulted by me, they can attack me back (which they have), sue me for defamation, or feel free to slap a Harassment suit on me too.<br /><br />If the latter happens, unlike SMRT, I will appear for the court hearing and let the judge know why I said what I said and answer for my actions. The judge can then decide if a protection order should be taken up against me.<br /><br />As for the posting of the family pictures of the Faces of Haters, as I have explained many times, IT IS NOT ME WHO POSTED PICTURES OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. IT IS THE MEN THEMSELVES.<br /><br />They wrote those nasty and dirty comments about me with a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>open facebook profile</b></span> on Temasek Review. Some even have their wife and children as their profile picture. It's public information. It's not like I went to do some crazy detective work and entrap them to send me their family photos. Anyone who was on Temasek Review would have already saw their comments and can easily see their family with a simple click. How is what I blogged any different from what they did themselves?<br /><br />It's wrong to do a printscreen of their open profiles? I really don't get it. (Longer explanation <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2012/06/faces-of-haters-part-ii-unrepentant.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)<br /><br /><b>And unlike SMRT, I did not ever write insulting comments about their family members.</b> Yes, their family members are innocent. Tell that to the men who involved their family, NOT ME.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*************************************</div><br />Now that I've shown many of the abusive posts SMRT has done on me, I hope it is clearer why I have to take this drastic step to stop them.<br /><br />They have promised an exposé part 2 on me, which I'm sure will contain even more lies and abuse. I wouldn't care, except they have widespread exposure. Their malicious behaviour have gone on for years, has only increased in intensity and shows no signs of stopping.<br /><br />I'm glad I've got my Protection Order now, which shows even the law agrees I've been unfairly harassed and it should stop.<br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SMRT Feedback: Please read the Court Order and comply, or face the legal consequences.</b></span></span><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-25774695872809060192015-01-05T17:20:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.465-08:00How to win the AnonymousA few days back, my friends and I were discussing the recent sagas that have been surrounding me.<br /><br />I was just discussing with them how idiotic and obviously far-fetched some of the accusations are, such as that I inflate my stats because some morons decided for themselves that "<b>Only SG visitors are important so we only count page views from the SG url, <i>we will just conveniently discount the rest.</i></b>"<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"THIS IS THE DUMBEST SHIT I'VE EVER READ!! DON'T HAVE OVERSEAS SINGAPOREANS AH??? AND THEY CAN DECIDE WHAT COUNTRIES MY CLIENTS WANT TO TARGET MEH?! WHY CAN'T THEY SEE REASON??!!" </span><br /> <br />I said heatedly, feeling very agitated that I have to explain such a moot point and that the cusspool of inbred buffoons in Singapore seem to believe in the crap spewed forth, nodding their unibrows and underbites in unison with drool spilling all over their keyboards.<br /><br /><br />My friend calmly replied,<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"You are making the mistake of thinking they are actually interested in the truth."</b></span></span><br /><br /><br />Well that shut me up.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>It certainly was illuminating.</i></span><br /><br />He is, being a PHD student and all, absolutely right. There is no need to argue. Tomorrow, they can post up a photo of a dead puppy and say I tortured it to death. Even if I present alibis and other irrefutable evidence,<b><u><i> they don't care.</i></u></b><br /><br />They just want to provoke a reaction, they want to say whatever they can, <i>because they can.</i><br /><br /><b>You can only reason with people who have basic common sense and want to see common sense.</b><br /><br />My adversaries fulfill neither criteria. It's a witchhunt by the dumbest of dipshits in our city.<br /><br /><br />Digressing, have you guys ever watch the movie <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiocracy" target="_blank">Idiocracy</a>?<br /><br />It's about how 500 years in the future, with no natural predators and intelligent people breeding less and less and dumb people breeding like crazy, humankind evolved to become very stupid.<br /><br />This average Joe (Luke Wilson) was put in an army experiment that froze him for 500 years, so when he woke up, he was the smartest person in a world filled with idiots. I find this very relevant to me whenever I see the Pussies' facebook page.<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/vgY-WZawtbU" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This about sums up my situation right now.</i></div><br /><br />The Pussies' end game, unlike my Gushcloud post, is not to let everyone know the truth.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It is to simply destroy me <i>whether or not</i> truth is compromised.</b></span><br /><br /><br />They have no qualms about spewing lies with manipulated data just to vilify me. <i><b>2 days ago, the Pussies posted about how TyreQueen dropped me. </b></i>This isn't true and they had no proof - they just decided to post it anyway.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This is the kind of credibility they have.</span><br /><br />Like how they can say Nuffnang is the monopolizing player with in the industry with 900,000 bloggers under them. Then when I win the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards for Region's Best Blog twice in a row against the most influencial bloggers from many different countries, it's suddenly like licking my own balls even though I won competing against 900,000 people (and more because even non Nuffnang bloggers are nominated). Ok lor, whatever you say. I've love to see some achievements of yours that can beat mine. None? I thought so.<br /><br />Or like how yesterday they said my Gushcloud post was written because Nuffnang/Netccentric is about to IPO.<br /><br />You want to flip around so much why don't you go sell roti prata?<br /><br />First you say my shares are worth nothing, the agency I belong to is doing more poorly than Gushcloud, and now suddenly you are market specialists who can tell me how much I can get in this rumoured IPO! I am damn excited wei!! What should I buy with $300,000? I must make sure to have better accounting than Gushcloud and not just lose receipts for $233k. Oh wait, that's ok because that's my money to spend and not from some schmuck investor who gave me money...<br /><br />Anyway, logic dictates that IF there is indeed an IPO and IF I get shares that I can publicly sell, why the HELL would I post about Gushcloud now? I should post it only after the listing, then my share price will increase, no? #genius #not<br /><br />And btw many other bloggers also have shares in Nuffnang. Why don't you tell everyone who they are and whether having shares in Nuffnang automatically makes you a nefarious illuminati-type mastermind?<br /><br />Oh man I just said I'm not going to to clarify all the lame shit they say and I'm doing it again. Damn.<br /><br /><br /><br />I thought about how to win this. I thought about finding out who they are. I thought about defending myself, which I can, easily enough, because the claims are so stupid.<br /><br />But I got angry because why the hell should the onus of proving some preposterous accusation be on me? The law states that the person spreading the claim should be the one proving it, or face a lawsuit. This doesn't apply to anonymous pussies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Then it occurred to me how to win this. </b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>There is only ONE WAY.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I just have to be happy. Happy, and successful.</b></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://data3.whicdn.com/images/69980180/large.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And it's like the fog has lifted</i></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">All they want is for me to <i>suffer. </i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If I obstinately refuse to do that, they also lan lan.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If I think about it, is any of this affecting me in any real way? I may have gotten my address exposed, but so far nobody harassed me. My HDB block has CCTVs all over the stairwells and lifts. I have good relations with my neighbours and I believe they will help me if necessary. I didn't get any pizzas or dildos.<br /><br />(Honestly? Dildos are so expensive! If you want to give me free dildos go ahead, I can give my girlfriends for their birthdays.)<br /><br />I didn't get any endorsements dropped; my sponsors have told me they support me. My ad requests have been through the roof these days with the extra publicity. Even if I do lose an endorsement, so what? I've lost them before in 2005 and I'm still here, with bigger and better ones.<br /><br />I have a lovely family, a supportive and awesome husband, great friends, and mostly importantly of all, I have a happy happy healthy baby who makes me so happy everyday.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpL0dpRQ-A-YS2cH-xdHpaywY79k1ggjYdIdcIUnQhalgwK-moqvRocdbP0Tvy6u6zyVIe48uSQToHV8HFosChhfDUptnlimFUw34LsIgC7fpG6QwgQ2YcM3uwaDWyaZT-Bj5MOknlOY/s1600/DSC05906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpL0dpRQ-A-YS2cH-xdHpaywY79k1ggjYdIdcIUnQhalgwK-moqvRocdbP0Tvy6u6zyVIe48uSQToHV8HFosChhfDUptnlimFUw34LsIgC7fpG6QwgQ2YcM3uwaDWyaZT-Bj5MOknlOY/s1600/DSC05906.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sQt9GAGLqEXuekpOTDf0tspsTqi9AphtFWF4pp47acj8EJfh9SqrGyBqhE968_rrVSaDgyGkbT88mJJd1nY2nK81a8d8ToOKFOiaYExKoorGUX1MIcXotGtGXV4aF19_vy0HW7J2b6M/s1600/DSC05907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sQt9GAGLqEXuekpOTDf0tspsTqi9AphtFWF4pp47acj8EJfh9SqrGyBqhE968_rrVSaDgyGkbT88mJJd1nY2nK81a8d8ToOKFOiaYExKoorGUX1MIcXotGtGXV4aF19_vy0HW7J2b6M/s1600/DSC05907.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPIF4nY1fhbqtKYpJ6BvRckYehNze1u062eJ3F2s1ea-w6_799HuNJUJtbibhkn1yTyNnzBEztz9uh7wVnzFfV_dBcDAV8t4beN5XkzgxSFr2He7ZqehBwDvdY19c6quYPXjzSTndyvSM/s1600/DSC05904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPIF4nY1fhbqtKYpJ6BvRckYehNze1u062eJ3F2s1ea-w6_799HuNJUJtbibhkn1yTyNnzBEztz9uh7wVnzFfV_dBcDAV8t4beN5XkzgxSFr2He7ZqehBwDvdY19c6quYPXjzSTndyvSM/s1600/DSC05904.jpg" /></a></div><br />Everyday I look at him and cannot believe how lucky I am to have such an adorable, sweet, funny and smart child.<br /><br />My life is meaningful and fulfilling.<br /><br />I have more than enough money to spend.<br /><br />I live in my dream house and drive my dream car that I didn't have to pay for.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm blessed, and I will continue to be.</b></span></i><br /><br />In 2015, I hope to complete my family with a second child. I have so much to look forward to. :)<br /><br /><br /><br />I thought people hated me because of all the vitriol about me I've seen online recently, but so many have also wrote in to me with such kind words. People who KNOW me because they have been reading me for 10 years and know my life and my character inside out. Surely their opinion counts more than some hater who only saw one obscure rude tweet of mine.<br /><br />When I step out of the house, people, <i>real life people</i> and not just fake accounts hiding behind an online facade, come to me and tell me they support me and like me. Why do I seek validation from those determined to hate? I shouldn't.<br /><br />I cannot please everyone. In fact, the more successful/popular you are, the more people will dislike you because they do not feel you are deserving of the success.<br /><br /><br />As I said before - money doesn't motivate me. Vengeance does. Proving my haters wrong.<br /><br /><br />So thank you, haters. Thank you for all the extra publicity you have given me... My blog hits are so high right now and I love it and so does my clients.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Because of your hate, I stay relevant and talked about - the most important thing a media personality needs. </b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXJHcymbXcihV1PiFlVb1V1ylPlaXHn1kf0LKt_eab7XCmD39fz4DWpoyHcBkEEeBhCOT2hL_yV3XdBXvB5Ky6NTJv5hVuNUimP9tgAvP4jVayl4wmBBzR4B-aAhq36E502c8WKZVE5o/s1600/newpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXJHcymbXcihV1PiFlVb1V1ylPlaXHn1kf0LKt_eab7XCmD39fz4DWpoyHcBkEEeBhCOT2hL_yV3XdBXvB5Ky6NTJv5hVuNUimP9tgAvP4jVayl4wmBBzR4B-aAhq36E502c8WKZVE5o/s1600/newpaper.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Front page of The Newpaper twice in four days for two different news? </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Don't like this I shy</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Because of your hate, you introduce me to new people who might just decide they like me. <br /><br />Because of your hate, I have motivation in life to do better, work harder. Your hate is my fuel.<br /><br />So continue hating. I will try my darnest to make you hate me even more.<br /><br />By continuing to get all the awesome stuff you don't think I deserve.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The only way you can hurt me, is to be indifferent to me. </b></span><br /><br /><br />Love or hate, I appreciate it all! Thank you!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywzrdHv-iaq9_i5Z5ZNtWPB2B19IMNVcAfsgvwLcAQkktdTcLawY-XFnSMBXlmIQMZMczadaT3QYLy2dyt3IdBDi4UdhOWmox1rPS3Ndhtsbcd_HDvNYjbjaL_WWgQ1INowTp4SrGRto/s1600/tumblr_n2jzfsRrV21tvyxvwo1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywzrdHv-iaq9_i5Z5ZNtWPB2B19IMNVcAfsgvwLcAQkktdTcLawY-XFnSMBXlmIQMZMczadaT3QYLy2dyt3IdBDi4UdhOWmox1rPS3Ndhtsbcd_HDvNYjbjaL_WWgQ1INowTp4SrGRto/s1600/tumblr_n2jzfsRrV21tvyxvwo1_500.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is me with my upcoming $300,000 #ifithappens</div><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-33354158437298442942014-12-31T17:47:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.481-08:00The Xiaxue and Nuffnang Exposé<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy new year guys!!</b></span><br /><br />It's the 3.35am on 1st of January 2015 (woot 2015!) as I sit at my computer desk writing this.<br /><br />Yesterday, I spent a happy day with my family. Around 11pm, the husband set up a conference call with his family so we video-chatted and my MIL watched us open up the presents for Christmas from everyone in Texas. The presents had arrived late so we only got them a few days after Christmas. A very happy Dash got a new toy car and is superbly pleased with it. After he fell asleep, the husband and I watched a movie online. (The Judge - Robert Downey Junior. Made me cry bucketloads, don't suggest it unless you feel like being depressed)<br /><br />The husband has gone off to sleep and I'm not sleepy yet, so I thought I'll finally refute the very very stupid accusations of me by some anonymous internet bullies who think of themselves as righteous vigilantes.<br /><br />I know many have told me not to reply to them. At first, I ignored them. But their facebook post has 2,400 shares to date. Too many people have read their lies and believed them. To ask me to not respond is tantamount to admission of guilt.<br /><br />I shall call them as a collective "<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pussies</b></span>" because only cowards don't put their identity behind their opinions. :)<br /><br /><br />(If you haven't seen the facebook page or the website, don't bother. It's a waste of time and I'm not going to link them. This post is for the Pussies and their Pussy fans to see only. )<br /><br /><br />I must admit, that as the Pussies hyped up their exposé over days, even I got a bit anxious. I was worried they will pull in my family, expose their personal details, or I might get overweight eating too much pizza.<br /><br /> I give credit when it's due: Thank you, Pussies, for not going so low. My family and friends are innocent and should not be involved. Good Pussies.<br /><br />But what about for me? I've been on the internet for a good 12 years. God knows I've done sneaky things myself, especially thoughout my teen years when I think people won't find out. Some things I don't even remember anymore. But experience taught me I <i>WOULD</i> get found out. So, a combination of fear and my love for JK Rowling makes sure I try, try my best to always do the right thing rather than the easy thing. <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>When I first saw their excuse of an exposé, the husband and I read it together, we both laughed out loud, and couldn't stop.</i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>They had accused me of bribing witnesses to get them to talk about Gushcloud!</b></span><br /><br /><br />Exposé snippet 1:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Dear Xiaxue and Nuffnang, stop asking people within Gushcloud's network to help spill the dirt on GC <b>by offering cash in exchange</b>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">You will need the cash for yourself to buy kopi once we start saying hello to all your clients. Charging them $5000 per post for ad placements on your blog which <b>hardly top 1K views in the months</b> before this saga?</span></blockquote><br /><br />LOL can you imagine me?? Talking to some Gushcloud ex employee and going all 無間道 serious face, wearing all patent black leather with sunglasses, a black bob wig and subtly, subtly, pushing an unmarked brown envelope over the table? HAHAHA<br /><br />Here's the truth: I've been talking to loads of people who worked with Gushcloud, be it influencers or ex employees or vendors. Some of them came willing to speak to me, some I went to contact. Nothing wrong with that when I need proof and evidence for my post.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But one thing's for sure: I would never offer cash in exchange.</b></span><br /><br />Lao niang got no money to offer please.<br /> <br />I have a shitload of sponsored products I have yet to open, I guess I will offer that first.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJzny0NF_VF4k7VNuAx1PH72Qi41Do0AE22kNAgqK1hvs4jX2a1BgwvE0wM5RazazAM2u7ZaFdVmdsZzxJAPsV1OrOBpjWWf-NQbb2HpqSj3bnSSYVAfnnWhj55QZrYRbmHFURew7P80/s1600/smrt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJzny0NF_VF4k7VNuAx1PH72Qi41Do0AE22kNAgqK1hvs4jX2a1BgwvE0wM5RazazAM2u7ZaFdVmdsZzxJAPsV1OrOBpjWWf-NQbb2HpqSj3bnSSYVAfnnWhj55QZrYRbmHFURew7P80/s1600/smrt1.jpg" /></a></div><b><i><br /></i></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Tell me about Gushcloud and I will give you 5 moisturizers </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>and 3 sets of blogshop clothes that fit size XS-S. Deal?"</i></b></div><br /><br />Then sex, coz that's what sexy spies in movies do. I'll smother them with my saggy motherly boobs till they cannot resist my midgety matronly charm and they be all like "I CONFESS!!!!! Gushcloud's founders are both aliens! Stop! Stop singing Old MacDonald had a farm! No more farm animals!! Stop showing me photos of your son!!"<br /><br />Sorry for putting that image in your mind. Here's a nice photoshopped picture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiWg4LlAiTRtP3NQNEUkTMX2-uoz94pHNlY8Ex-3S6p1w7-3WquyExmNc_ZS-uFtJRfq2dv9cv-_A63Vv5YJd-XEgjsY2w408hnIXduJpP9LuLasprGd3cbF6u6bb3yv0gK0jGlKSutcE/s1600/P1120667e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiWg4LlAiTRtP3NQNEUkTMX2-uoz94pHNlY8Ex-3S6p1w7-3WquyExmNc_ZS-uFtJRfq2dv9cv-_A63Vv5YJd-XEgjsY2w408hnIXduJpP9LuLasprGd3cbF6u6bb3yv0gK0jGlKSutcE/s1600/P1120667e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo taken for 2B Alternative, I was singing Old Macdonald while taking it.</span><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Next is the accusation that I have less than 1k page views a month.</b></span><br /><br />Stop it, I already have stomachache from the bribery bullshit and now this!!! You really want me to burst an artery laughing????<br /><br />Then, despite me tweeting that I do not get 1k a month for page views, they continued to not believe me and posted this up:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheb2vAQmFm00AuxjL0zvVyxobPwoz28Mqb96vhqLW5Cu-4SzB19agC-6GISEGaU9wPvuMRPsQXaRaEWmlwJowE3rZgFdtbTObKDcxN5fb5WwEXUgUGu4mBRyYvK7CcufocmWGvP1_u8Ls/s1600/smrt3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheb2vAQmFm00AuxjL0zvVyxobPwoz28Mqb96vhqLW5Cu-4SzB19agC-6GISEGaU9wPvuMRPsQXaRaEWmlwJowE3rZgFdtbTObKDcxN5fb5WwEXUgUGu4mBRyYvK7CcufocmWGvP1_u8Ls/s1600/smrt3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"NEVER LIES?" YOU SURE??</b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihULrVSUySQjtzqUtrMB7oydcTANyvaTLoQV7x85Ng5iUq7Ph2RRtuWsNSxhcwopgIKhYeaIx9E4-a71SW3oy7PcHoZUmtSW5a0nFYZNAKA39Ot45eBPRfCuH7F5BtLNl4B5dYlGdU-Xg/s1600/smrt4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihULrVSUySQjtzqUtrMB7oydcTANyvaTLoQV7x85Ng5iUq7Ph2RRtuWsNSxhcwopgIKhYeaIx9E4-a71SW3oy7PcHoZUmtSW5a0nFYZNAKA39Ot45eBPRfCuH7F5BtLNl4B5dYlGdU-Xg/s1600/smrt4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Ok they got these stats from the <a href="http://www.sitemeter.com/default.asp?action=stats&site=s20xiaxue" target="_blank">sitemeter</a> that is embedded in my sidebar.<br /><br />From there, they posted up these stats which says I had 1,133 page vists in the month of December, which is an average of:<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THIRTY EIGHT PAGE VIEWS A DAY.</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Any fucking moron with HALF A BRAIN can tell you that's IMPOSSIBLE.</b></span><br /><br /><br />My <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/12/the-big-gushcloud-expose.html" target="_blank">Gushcloud article</a> went viral. VIRAL. It was reported in almost all news outlets in Singapore. There are 12,000 shares on facebook, and a reach over 1 freaking million!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>HOW CAN IT BE THAT I HAD 45 VIEWS THE DAY IT WENT VIRAL???</b></span> (according to sitemeter <a href="http://www.sitemeter.com/?a=stats&s=s20xiaxue&r=35" target="_blank">daily views</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>PUSSIES, NOT THAT I WANT TO BE CONDESCENDING BUT USE YOUR BRAIN LAH USE YOUR BRAIN.</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ1i3Nk2SoURgNKtvZ9Dg3nV2p3gSQ_A12FgYx6XVDYvzgSh98tNf_KWcg2X9aGrjxiiD39DHyuh3DLtQ6c3BgXFcVa7WPldOa-7kxmjLOfiRVGVmLnfl1W1EdpSYtr1LQVrS1gu1Mpw/s1600/069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ1i3Nk2SoURgNKtvZ9Dg3nV2p3gSQ_A12FgYx6XVDYvzgSh98tNf_KWcg2X9aGrjxiiD39DHyuh3DLtQ6c3BgXFcVa7WPldOa-7kxmjLOfiRVGVmLnfl1W1EdpSYtr1LQVrS1gu1Mpw/s1600/069.jpg" height="400" width="373" /></a></div><br /><br />You want to know why the sitemeter is inaccurate? Because some time ago, blogger made sure that their URL is customized to whatever country the viewer is in.<br /><br />For example, if you are from Singapore, even if you type in http://xiaxue.blogspot.com, it auto directs to http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg, or http://xiaxue.blogspot.tw if you are in Taiwan. Try it.<br /><br />Since the sitemeter is for .com, it only manages to track US traffic - although I think not accurately either.<br /><br />About 20 minutes later, people whose brains are not made of bird droppings pointed out to Pussies that this statistic is impossible. <br /><br />They quickly added in the edit part:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFsuwkEsCyTq1SFv-4zaa_1-KEeZ31yWYQXpWW4GFo2by5pUVAXDL8r7oikIVVeHDSMm5LHOITHOF_Rr7rF5_SDjnR_RbN1vNFJTAn5LEOWgiTT-LeWf5j9lbhU2VUw07kDH1WvqwplM/s1600/smt5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFsuwkEsCyTq1SFv-4zaa_1-KEeZ31yWYQXpWW4GFo2by5pUVAXDL8r7oikIVVeHDSMm5LHOITHOF_Rr7rF5_SDjnR_RbN1vNFJTAn5LEOWgiTT-LeWf5j9lbhU2VUw07kDH1WvqwplM/s1600/smt5.jpg" /></a></div><br />This proves they made a genuine mistake with sitemeter and it wasn't a troll bait like they claimed.<br /><br /><br />After that they deleted the entire post, and posted up a clarification on their page that their statistics are wrong (NO SHIT SHERLOCK).<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's sibeh paiseh to be making such a dumb mistake so they made no allusion to it on their badass (more like dumbass) blog, instead lying that the 1k accusation was a "troll bait" to get an exit.</span><br /><br /><br />Don't come and bullshit lah, it isn't troll bait, it was one of the most embarrassing mistakes people ever made on the internet, right up there with <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2011/03/peter-coffin-is-loser.html" target="_blank">Peter Coffin and his imaginary girlfriend.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkPEZxs_e9KvnaZbDs1xZG1duatU0gif0pmVYDQzJ8VFJwFIbOgyWhfO-BsrlB-tpl0rniyMnNg70Kqu8hYAsb-KRiJXcwYMMorKS4n2gAgkSAhBkWsJNq3AY51VF6-rlGOQpKGqmZFY/s1600/smrt6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkPEZxs_e9KvnaZbDs1xZG1duatU0gif0pmVYDQzJ8VFJwFIbOgyWhfO-BsrlB-tpl0rniyMnNg70Kqu8hYAsb-KRiJXcwYMMorKS4n2gAgkSAhBkWsJNq3AY51VF6-rlGOQpKGqmZFY/s1600/smrt6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Ok now here is the truly genius part.<br /><br />After being called out that their stats are inaccurate due to the .com/.sg/.ca/.cn discrepancy in blogger's urls, you'd think they've wisened up.<br /><br />BUT NO.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">They went ahead to similarweb.com,<b> entered in the URL</b> <b>http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg</b>, and rubbed their hands in glee, thinking that they caught me finally:</span><br /><br /><br /><img height="73" src="https://thebadassandco.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/qq20141231-72x.png?w=1008" width="640" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I DON'T GET IT. ARE THEY TROLLING ME AND JUST TELLING LIES OR ARE THEY REALLY SO STUPID? </span><br /><br />It sure doesn't sound like they are trolling me. They sound really smug and full of themselves for good quality detective work.<br /><br />They've already been told my blog's visitors don't come from one URL but many. WHY THEY STILL ONLY REPORT ONE URL?<br /><br />Stupid, or simply unethical? <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYcqkb5XEbvKeZuVVZk9ohkPEj3y1z4ogJuCtanxhXnrGuz_e_znEbN9jlO7QXALkiR2Nk5mYbG05B6mb7LNvXoGnOjiZn-ZRB-SW_ePLLcBqWIGx3lA31rMicO-p2RoS5NNBPvDPZqk/s1600/smrt7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYcqkb5XEbvKeZuVVZk9ohkPEj3y1z4ogJuCtanxhXnrGuz_e_znEbN9jlO7QXALkiR2Nk5mYbG05B6mb7LNvXoGnOjiZn-ZRB-SW_ePLLcBqWIGx3lA31rMicO-p2RoS5NNBPvDPZqk/s1600/smrt7.jpg" /></a></div>Just by entering xiaxue.blogspot into similar web you can see all the other extensions that my website can end in, depending on which country you are in. There might even be more.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">They just conveniently didn't bother about these and reported inaccurate statistics. </span>Statistics that a third party site with no tracker on my blog had <i>guessed</i> at best.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You want to see the real one? Here, Google Analytics:</b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEUKqAo3VbZnwH8GLmBrZ9hbem_VWFctlcstrMXum0hV8cgeAKcRIjwM460j0o_V3vku8sih7_4VuE6thU0SuctpYu6sTpF1ovtwrkv18scmeJp460FnvK70rlLoOw3pv06bVtaVavyg/s1600/smrt8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEUKqAo3VbZnwH8GLmBrZ9hbem_VWFctlcstrMXum0hV8cgeAKcRIjwM460j0o_V3vku8sih7_4VuE6thU0SuctpYu6sTpF1ovtwrkv18scmeJp460FnvK70rlLoOw3pv06bVtaVavyg/s1600/smrt8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TNNc22G-J9Qp6r2M4zStbrDjBp7-FI5mkDhhoLhpUBcykC3xhhBiDwnol-OH0GfZlKQNikiF7bc-34hWT40HW4Kxueaade1ccWrPla8kWc9nrEcvRBHvtlMquuugXTyWOxcgWSW7F-Y/s1600/smrt9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TNNc22G-J9Qp6r2M4zStbrDjBp7-FI5mkDhhoLhpUBcykC3xhhBiDwnol-OH0GfZlKQNikiF7bc-34hWT40HW4Kxueaade1ccWrPla8kWc9nrEcvRBHvtlMquuugXTyWOxcgWSW7F-Y/s1600/smrt9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />If Pussies suspect me of photoshopping this data please email me at xiaxue@gmail.com so I can add you as admin on that GA account then you can sleuth all you like for foul play ok?<br /><br />Anyway they also went on about how my cute little stat counter is a fraud.<br /><br /><img src="https://thebadassandco.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/qq20141231-32x.png?w=1008" /><br /><br />Honestly, I have no idea how this site counter works.<br /><br />I saw it was a widget on Blogger.com, which is owned by Google, and thought it looks cute so I put it up. Whether it is accurate or not, I have no idea and didn't bother to check. Would Google make people put up inaccurate widgets??<br /><br />I was just thinking JIALAT I don't know how to counter this counter (hahaha), when suddenly someone left this link on my ig:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://themissinga.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">THEMISSINGA.TUMBLR.COM</a></b></span></div><br /><br />WAH DUA PEH GONG BO BI!!<br /><br />Someone who is technically savvy explained it!! And can write really well too! Please go read ah... If TL;DR then I summarize for you: Counter is not rigged and if it isn't accurate it's not my fault but Google's.<br /><br />(No I have no idea who this person is) <br /><br />Anyway, continuation of Pussies' very long list of accusations... Next they said I timed each blog saga I had to a "big advertorial".<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>OMG I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW I WAS A SCHEMING GENIUS!!</b></span><br /><br />Once again, the Pussies prove their overwhelming intellect by their ludicrous claims. In 2014, I had 11 advertorials on my blog.<br /><br />It's not coincidental. My managers planned for an average of 1 per month. I have expressed that I prefer to do instagram or facebook posts because blog advertorials take me a long time to do.<br /><br />As such, the waiting client list goes on for months and months. Which means that even if you wish to do a blog advertorial with me, the next available slot is in May or something.<br /><br />I don't need to give them extra "saga hits" to get them to pay more... <b>The price for all the adverts are all the same</b>, and you think I'm so amazing want saga can write saga ah?<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Was there 11 sagas I created in 2014 to match all the adverts? GOT?</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>AND DO NOT COMPARE ME TO GUSHCLOUD INFLATING STATS.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br />The text on my sidebar may say 40,000 hits daily, but it is also put up there eons ago, I just never removed it. I just clarified that I get about 6k a day on average because the blog has been so abandoned.<br /><br />But in any case, it doesn't matter. <i><b>Because every client who paid for a blog advertorial with me will get updated statistics from my managers, unlike Gushcloud.</b></i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>They are given accurate and up to date page views, </b></span>then they decide whether or not they want to pay $5,000 for it.<br /><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><i>Who the fuck are you to decide if $5,000 is worth it or not?</i><br /><br /><br />Why don't you ask my clients if they are satisfied and that the money spent is worth it?<br /><br />One way to find out:<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> Satisfied customers return. </b></i></span><br /><br />Just in 2014, I did two Datsumo Labo adverts (<a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/02/advertorial-im-back-with-my-second.html" target="_blank">link</a>, <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/06/advertorial-oh-my-who-is-this-cutie-d-d.html" target="_blank">link</a>) and two Orro adverts (<a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/05/orro-name-that-changed-diamond.html" target="_blank">link</a>, <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/12/orro-made-my-friends-happy.html" target="_blank">link</a>).<br /><br /><b>Unless you can catch my managers giving clients INFLATED STATS (or what they call "not inflated, just outdated") like Gushcloud did, you have NO RIGHT to claim I'm the same as them.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGBGSps9V1cPhyR_v-2Icqib6K0Rog2zYdU7t5A61o8Pzl_ZMdqbuHfzYFsJBe-yH_p7i2xu4VoDfBf0MjKl2OgivkjqgapK1bWxIA1TVipR5l2KmIjtqVkkAnQsPVZG3bVU4HsIGJt0/s1600/smrt10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGBGSps9V1cPhyR_v-2Icqib6K0Rog2zYdU7t5A61o8Pzl_ZMdqbuHfzYFsJBe-yH_p7i2xu4VoDfBf0MjKl2OgivkjqgapK1bWxIA1TVipR5l2KmIjtqVkkAnQsPVZG3bVU4HsIGJt0/s1600/smrt10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39JShcGCdYrf5b-u2jyHHM27UadaKFoMAn6ebmiX-d9e97J8EbjWEdQgpqq8nrQZzgdOuxgtiCVhYamMAZHd2j9ViELOxBd62-g8LuaBXLs9R6fO5N81g9PZhMe4q4l7HqlL5l7OcH6o/s1600/smrt11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39JShcGCdYrf5b-u2jyHHM27UadaKFoMAn6ebmiX-d9e97J8EbjWEdQgpqq8nrQZzgdOuxgtiCVhYamMAZHd2j9ViELOxBd62-g8LuaBXLs9R6fO5N81g9PZhMe4q4l7HqlL5l7OcH6o/s1600/smrt11.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>NOT.</b></span></div><br /><br />I don't know where they got their stupid (German?) instagram screenshot from, but to suggest that I would go <i><b>buy instagram likes for every single post I make is so profoundly idiotic I cannot even</b></i>. Sie sind dumm? Is it really so inconceivable to you how popular I am?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 1:</b></span></span></div><br /> It doesn't matter that every other post I make gets, instantly, thousands of likes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioyB1VKhXqj69kGNKWJubpb4nMbRhI_KSd03wEq3vIXALxRcDWFaZoeyf2We-rLFAKqKr0Z1mJGNheTRrNkxy7LVhb0q_LNIpwb1fJ4KrkyBDXlBT_gf2FWv2glHW-CQe1RiWydL63YgM/s1600/smrt12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioyB1VKhXqj69kGNKWJubpb4nMbRhI_KSd03wEq3vIXALxRcDWFaZoeyf2We-rLFAKqKr0Z1mJGNheTRrNkxy7LVhb0q_LNIpwb1fJ4KrkyBDXlBT_gf2FWv2glHW-CQe1RiWydL63YgM/s1600/smrt12.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1,000 likes in 2 mins, as witnessed by many others yesterday.</i></div><br />No... <i><b>The one time there is a glitch</b></i>, it is because the midget bought likes. Xiang tai duo lah you, I really not so free to go buy likes everytime I post something ok? Scroll back... Look at the last few thousand posts and examine the likes ok? If I'm so consistant and hardworking, my managers won't be texting me everyday asking me to hand in adverts.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 2:</b></span></span></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Two users who liked the post have deleted accounts, which means they must be bots, and is therefore conclusive proof that I bought likes.</b></span></i><br /><br />WHERE IS YOUR PROOF THAT THEY ARE BOTS I BOT? I MEAN BOUGHT?<br /><br />Their user accounts are gone but it could be because they are sick of instagram or changed a username or a myriad of other reasons. And where is your evidence their accounts are deleted during the purge?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbzgdtt42jGBv-390npR3k9O7jzgcC3RUO1O55UUe22JlU01MvQfbVGbp1-AkRG-_XRwValxpw9G-R1o0r2mgNV0aaN4ETgpNWEAmhROjAHx0PQIhicvdDMlvUbkmiXpZNiGV0sulyfI/s1600/what_the_hell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbzgdtt42jGBv-390npR3k9O7jzgcC3RUO1O55UUe22JlU01MvQfbVGbp1-AkRG-_XRwValxpw9G-R1o0r2mgNV0aaN4ETgpNWEAmhROjAHx0PQIhicvdDMlvUbkmiXpZNiGV0sulyfI/s1600/what_the_hell.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't even</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 3:</b></span></span></div><br /><i><b>I lost 30k followers, therefore I bought fake followers.</b></i><br /><br />I had 574k followers. Losing 30k is a mere 5%, which is a very normal percentage for everyone.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 4:</b></span></span></div><br /><i><b>I buy likes, but didn't bother to buy for the ads on instagram even though they claim I would do anything for happy clients.</b></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzUKGqJs-L03nxD12kAB2-j5sWYmXHlAlsiZxaQsOsDyNFl1OV5tiNVWFTyRlxQmoYJD-l94Dmz8HekFzxW12CGUgrs8NPdnD8TtQ8lrzGBrrkFAM7viuCMu0aZu7U-1_000aKIK2MNE/s1600/smrt13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzUKGqJs-L03nxD12kAB2-j5sWYmXHlAlsiZxaQsOsDyNFl1OV5tiNVWFTyRlxQmoYJD-l94Dmz8HekFzxW12CGUgrs8NPdnD8TtQ8lrzGBrrkFAM7viuCMu0aZu7U-1_000aKIK2MNE/s1600/smrt13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The image posted before the datsumo labo ad:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cpJ0pUzz8gPe8lc9MIoNzN_0ejCtFG8M4KpKW1X0p4bk_Mjf4RGId7G4rDvLG9KiqGrNSjesGq_9Ba5xfEr906-PK4a23J9ol8mmtERaaxJouZY312u4zEz1Hth8WVS9zpAcAPWvisI/s1600/smrt14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cpJ0pUzz8gPe8lc9MIoNzN_0ejCtFG8M4KpKW1X0p4bk_Mjf4RGId7G4rDvLG9KiqGrNSjesGq_9Ba5xfEr906-PK4a23J9ol8mmtERaaxJouZY312u4zEz1Hth8WVS9zpAcAPWvisI/s1600/smrt14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Yes I buy likes for all the normal pics but leave the ads hanging so clients don't return.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Rol16jdZJPEdCWRlsFyDPLwideRitzQqv2DXRVftRmJFXKEN_wwnxPKztl9ecIRyf7Z2ybU4Iap2xJLL20uIDDgnB27wtIVeM0PpMuRB8G-xIqqNDzkoEuUVv8DOEHLTivadhvxIR_4/s1600/069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Rol16jdZJPEdCWRlsFyDPLwideRitzQqv2DXRVftRmJFXKEN_wwnxPKztl9ecIRyf7Z2ybU4Iap2xJLL20uIDDgnB27wtIVeM0PpMuRB8G-xIqqNDzkoEuUVv8DOEHLTivadhvxIR_4/s1600/069.jpg" height="400" width="374" /></a></div><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">PUSSY LOGIC 5:</span> </b></span></div><br /><br /><img height="207" src="https://thebadassandco.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/qq20141231-122x.png?w=1008&h=327" width="640" /><br /><br /><img height="196" src="https://thebadassandco.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/qq20141231-132x.png?w=1008&h=310" width="640" /><br /><br />Using some dumbass app called <a href="http://socialbakers.com/">socialbakers.com</a>, they checked both PM Lee and my twitter account and insinuated we both bought fake twitter followers by calling him "cheeky".<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do they genuinely believe that PM Lee, the leader of our country, both a Cambridge and Harvard graduate, with countless achievements under his belt - WOULD FUCKING BE SO STUPID AS TO BUY TWITTER FOLLOWERS???</b></span><br /><i><br /></i><i> </i><br /><br /><i>When if caught, which is easily, it is a national scandal and embarrassment??</i><br /><br /><br />Have some respect ya?<br /><br /><br />Here, to show how inaccurate that website is:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTROwghym-R12uo2pZYg2yDz56jrZEnuS3ACPaVipozbOhk0uUbOuwLo08i-Yn7xTwvOyxOrEO2WeVw5jXG4b1EMXjYkvNGs_W62-kLqTbh6QuPTKGOwuuUEjt7D0DUzEZPHU4VzdH84/s1600/smrt15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTROwghym-R12uo2pZYg2yDz56jrZEnuS3ACPaVipozbOhk0uUbOuwLo08i-Yn7xTwvOyxOrEO2WeVw5jXG4b1EMXjYkvNGs_W62-kLqTbh6QuPTKGOwuuUEjt7D0DUzEZPHU4VzdH84/s1600/smrt15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlw_so87xKEHVf47MTC6gB5xii2jHIRaxaOUqvq02XV-7ce32NMNpgQp_2G12fb0AT4d3EsXWgOjZZsvOAsAlGhapbdG8BAd2NWQCwfcVBtqgitmPi5u71dhn-XUELhY1QtJW2-fRYrno/s1600/smrt%605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlw_so87xKEHVf47MTC6gB5xii2jHIRaxaOUqvq02XV-7ce32NMNpgQp_2G12fb0AT4d3EsXWgOjZZsvOAsAlGhapbdG8BAd2NWQCwfcVBtqgitmPi5u71dhn-XUELhY1QtJW2-fRYrno/s1600/smrt%605.jpg" /></a></div><br />I believe neither of these accounts needed to or would buy followers.<br /><br />Stupid Pussies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 6:</b></span></span></div><br /><i><b>Because I have 3.4% of fans from Cambodia, my facebook followers MUST BE BOUGHT.</b></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8EM6EwCQw13gokGujiCpLpPLISYX8nc-14UbzRZSEzsq1A7YmvoYF8oJjDQ9QvH_cBS216WZw5EU770YF3ZzfvytvHIIprW2TnSxuFP6qk6zqj-Ec_zyenT-ce-eh_8iD3ziBevHnsU/s1600/smrt16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8EM6EwCQw13gokGujiCpLpPLISYX8nc-14UbzRZSEzsq1A7YmvoYF8oJjDQ9QvH_cBS216WZw5EU770YF3ZzfvytvHIIprW2TnSxuFP6qk6zqj-Ec_zyenT-ce-eh_8iD3ziBevHnsU/s1600/smrt16.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJkyVGTOSesqua92uSeRW6cUljk3xcwkT3zKudI_eljsYzVyLTCvbv-_J4treom1bSI_RTM4h73SzkobG-s0Qt3Kl4bKf4Q3sD0HmjkdM0Ag8Pq46hYd7pbY2I-ZuTog-d1vdQzDBOsc/s1600/smrt17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJkyVGTOSesqua92uSeRW6cUljk3xcwkT3zKudI_eljsYzVyLTCvbv-_J4treom1bSI_RTM4h73SzkobG-s0Qt3Kl4bKf4Q3sD0HmjkdM0Ag8Pq46hYd7pbY2I-ZuTog-d1vdQzDBOsc/s1600/smrt17.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Earth to Pussies: The world does not consist of Singapore only. Since you only churn out local content, obviously your illiterate fans would consist of mostly Singaporeans. Sorry you live in a well.<br /><br />For me, guess what? Anyone, including Cambodians, can appreciate cute baby photos.<br /><br />And I'm not sure if anyone informed you... But Singapore is a very small country. It isn't that amazing that there are more people from larger countries who will like my page than Singaporeans, even if I am primarily known here!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg525UcmCb-igqoCO4vAKNr6mbjPtuXpnsIlMI3lZkRc4jXAcSTpyN2fvJUrEOU40WDOjngFSgQH7i9Yaco1NWZYXEVPSg0APPkEWOzqpz_ZzPvXX21KgbbsJ9hTo7soOP3l2ilEgAsEsY/s1600/smrt18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg525UcmCb-igqoCO4vAKNr6mbjPtuXpnsIlMI3lZkRc4jXAcSTpyN2fvJUrEOU40WDOjngFSgQH7i9Yaco1NWZYXEVPSg0APPkEWOzqpz_ZzPvXX21KgbbsJ9hTo7soOP3l2ilEgAsEsY/s1600/smrt18.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIrlGX32FKYzlKUI5ha2Z2nuYiqyNIPkLPEtxjugdlN-Csct9lLZVEhlPjWMrfyWFgJ2JNj-5HoZrmtDFLz1MRg0X8kvE0l51lxJjRmC3isBubdxBIIc4Tx27Cdtgip8MNMXPY7TgDBY/s1600/smrt19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIrlGX32FKYzlKUI5ha2Z2nuYiqyNIPkLPEtxjugdlN-Csct9lLZVEhlPjWMrfyWFgJ2JNj-5HoZrmtDFLz1MRg0X8kvE0l51lxJjRmC3isBubdxBIIc4Tx27Cdtgip8MNMXPY7TgDBY/s1600/smrt19.jpg" /></a></div><br />Their's also fake is it, huh Pussies?? Want to start an "ops" against them? *Roll eyes*<br /><br />There are more Malaysians than Singaporeans liking them because THERE ARE MORE MALAYSIANS!!! 29million vs 5.4million, OK??? It's simple math!!!<br /><br />I think all we can conclude from this is 1) Cambodians love using facebook 2) Social bakers is bullshit. 3) Pussies are stupid.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PUSSY LOGIC 6:</b></span></span></div><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>Someone who sells fake stats bought a pixel ad from me, therefore it is conclusive proof that I use them to buy fake stats.</b></i><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WHERE. IS. YOUR. EVIDENCE?? </b></span><br /><br />Can like this anyhow say ah? Once upon a time you drank a glass of water and 3 months later someone drowned so it must be you who murdered him?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCtJJ83M2XAEp8UsNWQe7ERY87J78ddEaFAZRK_8PdYi02_M7QqJiLNa6SZ6PKDfe3RRuZ_vAWRxlT5zhrIPWEqvPL8j1Q3Qrqo0qd2x3cxuo7J24KNNg_fBW20gbyTfbREc2EH2DFQc/s1600/smrt20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCtJJ83M2XAEp8UsNWQe7ERY87J78ddEaFAZRK_8PdYi02_M7QqJiLNa6SZ6PKDfe3RRuZ_vAWRxlT5zhrIPWEqvPL8j1Q3Qrqo0qd2x3cxuo7J24KNNg_fBW20gbyTfbREc2EH2DFQc/s1600/smrt20.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3Bkd5TYuC32G8Y4wc_3yF_UjqxnMveOjxLtlrPcxtAE8bjQlnUORg7VT2syLRQ8pKAtxuRE0hGS7ZvvCo5admFTz7hFi3mmGHCYkmg1PbfHGDE_mwa6UTN7XRqkx6OEdbyLoCMCIt54/s1600/smrt20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3Bkd5TYuC32G8Y4wc_3yF_UjqxnMveOjxLtlrPcxtAE8bjQlnUORg7VT2syLRQ8pKAtxuRE0hGS7ZvvCo5admFTz7hFi3mmGHCYkmg1PbfHGDE_mwa6UTN7XRqkx6OEdbyLoCMCIt54/s1600/smrt20.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'm not quite sure why Nuffnang's financial health is being involved in this. I suppose the Pussies were trying to prove that Nuffnang was dying and so I had to kick Gushcloud out of the picture so I can get my money's worth of the 5% shares I own.<br /><br /><br />Then, they went to write a buttload of crap based on their analysis of Nuffnang's financial reports. SO <s>SMART</s> SMRT!! They took a leaf out of my book!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It is super detailed and long and painstakingly written with printscreen after printscreen and charts.</b></span><br /><br />BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE PROBLEM.<br /><br />Oh God this is so embarrassing for the Pussies that I even blushed myself when I read their post...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUV_H_W8rIK6Qu5OJ0qmGRGyuREqJTw6UEIUM7aCU7bAfEidBjYJG3dRTwEc_rFCM3YVIAD0PSDN9VID4E393EwIhyphenhyphenVMV-SR8oyfOYW6mYt2FynrbRlcFjkAQocSGP10jz4ST9YvMhRro/s1600/embarrassed-bunny-is-embarrassed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUV_H_W8rIK6Qu5OJ0qmGRGyuREqJTw6UEIUM7aCU7bAfEidBjYJG3dRTwEc_rFCM3YVIAD0PSDN9VID4E393EwIhyphenhyphenVMV-SR8oyfOYW6mYt2FynrbRlcFjkAQocSGP10jz4ST9YvMhRro/s1600/embarrassed-bunny-is-embarrassed.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>As they love to call me, sibeh XIA SUAY</i></b></div><br />The financials they presented are accurate. Nuffnang Pte Ltd may indeed have a net loss of blah blah or whatever.<br /><br />Maybe my shares are worth nothing - not that that matters because when I joined Nuffnang, I believed in the co-founder BossMing, his vision, and his moral ethics. Plus I've seen his giant house, his educational credentials and I thought very rich and well educated guy maybe business won't fail lah. Plus he paid me for my <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2007/05/nuffnang.html" target="_blank">first blog post</a> on Nuffnang (clearly stated it's an advertorial). That was my honest thoughts at age 22. He said he would give me some shares. I said ok lor. You give me I take. I had no idea what shares even mean. Till today, I haven't seen a single cent from those shares so they still mean nothing to me.<br /><br />SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The problem is, the Pussies' analysis are all WRONG BECAUSE THE MONEY NUFFNANG MAKES IS NOT PARKED UNDER NUFFNANG.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><b>Nuffnang is but one subsidiary under the umbrella company <a href="http://netccentric.com/" target="_blank">Netccentric Pte Ltd</a>. </b><br /><br />To put it very simply, when a client wants to engage a blogger for social media postings under Churp Churp or blog advertorials under Nuffnang, they go through the sales arm of Netccentric, called <a href="http://www.nomnom-media.com/" target="_blank">Nom Nom media</a>.<br /><br /><u><b>So the money Nuffnang makes is under Nom Nom's financial records, not Nuffnang's. </b></u><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Boss Ming has put up some of Nuffnang's financials on the Nuffnang Blog, <a href="http://blog.nuffnang.com.sg/2014/12/30/a-peek-into-nuffnangs-financials1/" target="_blank">PLEASE READ</a> if you really want to know more about the financial health of Nuffnang.</b></span><br /><br />According to Boss Ming's entry, 2014's financials are even better than 2013. The companies seem to be in the pink of health. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And most telling of all... Even if they are broke like Pussies suggested, they do not have a <i><u><b>QUALIFIED OPINION WITH $233K UNACCOUNTED FOR.</b></u></i></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvYS3GXTfEEd__IPfnHIHh1E3HapaBt3v9BWrwidrBrnme-iO5FKpaQqLIDON9cPUb0VlQGgakItV0cZrKp2Pzhb8A4ugTP1YoL6NFh7SivX3N2Yv1fqSzsd_X675w80Aj-kxGcpMr8M/s1600/smrt21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvYS3GXTfEEd__IPfnHIHh1E3HapaBt3v9BWrwidrBrnme-iO5FKpaQqLIDON9cPUb0VlQGgakItV0cZrKp2Pzhb8A4ugTP1YoL6NFh7SivX3N2Yv1fqSzsd_X675w80Aj-kxGcpMr8M/s1600/smrt21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />In other words: With or without my exposé, Nuffnang seems to be thriving.<br /><br />They didn't need me to do my Gushcloud exposé. I did it on my own accord because Vincent Ha challenged me to by calling me a liar. Is that so hard to believe?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQRA0dGds7pnxC1iXQUzO4S96W6uyH4JK4RSSI6TAIVasVGlRbo-_X2Ds5nFPJ8-o3guOtqlktuUACD0cJmKZpgrOk_J4RTEfhGnpjROkH3AYCVIKPWlGWhwSWPw0nu7ll4qwBC_uMaY/s1600/smrt22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQRA0dGds7pnxC1iXQUzO4S96W6uyH4JK4RSSI6TAIVasVGlRbo-_X2Ds5nFPJ8-o3guOtqlktuUACD0cJmKZpgrOk_J4RTEfhGnpjROkH3AYCVIKPWlGWhwSWPw0nu7ll4qwBC_uMaY/s1600/smrt22.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />At the end of the day, my exposé was never about Nuffnang VS Gushcloud. Nor Nuffnang bloggers vs Gushcloud bloggers. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>It was about unethical practices in the industry.</b></span><br /><br />You may argue back and forth about whether my accusations about Gushcloud are true. They have clearly admitted to parts of it, albeit in their meandering, long-winded way. (Will I be posting a rebuttal to their responses? Maybe, but not yet.)<br /><br />After my post, you will find that one thing is definite:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>AGENCIES AND BLOGGERS WILL NOW BE MORE CAREFUL ABOUT INFLATING STATISTICS.</b></span><br /><br />Just in case they get exposed too. Gushcloud themselves probably will never do that again.<br /><br />That kind of increased honesty can only be good for my industry, and that's all I wanted. Fair play. And I believe I achieved it. I believe I did good. That was my end game.<br /><br />So I don't understand why the Pussies are doing this to me. This isn't for the greater good. This is simply personal.<br /><br />Ever since I blogged about my support for PAP in 2012, they have been attacking me non-stop, calling me all sorts of really nasty names, non-stop, for the past 3 years. They can insult me, fine. But their fans go on about my friends, my family... They even had to insult my newborn son when he was born. I will admit this. Many times, they nearly drove me to tears. Hard to imagine huh? I have feelings too. I felt so inadequate because I couldn't protect my loved ones from these evil people and I felt so sorry that they had to suffer and be insulted because of me.<br /><br />If the Pussies truly claim to be "righteous as fuck" and to respect my freedom to voice my opinions, why keep attacking me since the last General Elections till now to punish me for daring to support the incumbent? And why not praise me for the good I did for the advertising industry? Surely that cannot be denied.<br /><br />Maybe they claim it's because I am dishonest or maybe my plastic face just sets them off. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now that my blog post has proven that all the claims they have on me are false to the point of laughable, are they going to apologize for sullying my character and maligning me?</b></span><br /><br /><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Already so many people saw it. Are they going to take it down, or continue spreading false claims about me?</span></b></i><br /><br /><br />Actually, their post is so embarrassingly dumb that I now wonder if they will suddenly say "SURPRISE!! It was just trolling! Not a real exposé!" <br /><br />But I'm not gonna believe that. It's way too long and too detailed to be trolling. They truly believed themselves to be vigilantes and master detectives. <br /><br />I cannot believe I'm writing up this fucking long post to defend myself against all the lies and inaccurate assumptions they are making.<br /><br />You can never win with Anonymous, so I don't usually fight with them. Maybe the Pussies will be even happy that they tricked me to respond. It doesn't matter if they claim they are trolling. Fact is, even if they were just trolling, many people believed all their lies and they have defamed me. I had to clear my name.<br /><br />Plus, it was very shiok to expose how completely idiotic the Pussies are.<br /><br /><br /><br />I am disappointed in you, Pussies. People used to support you because you dared to speak up against the government. You were the people's voices.<br /><br />Now, you are just arrogant pricks using the support of dumb and frustrated Singaporeans to earn money.<br /><br /><br />In your attempt to get more fame and thus more money, you are willing to post lies, inaccurate statistics, rumours etc to hurt people.<br /><br />You are obnoxious and unrepentant when wrong. You can say whatever you want, bully anyone you wish. You take relish in sadistically punishing those you feel deserve it, like Jover Chew, with no law or regulation to tell you that's enough. You have developed a God complex. <br /><br />You have gone sick with power.<br /><br /><u><b>And all these is because you are hiding behind the mask of anonymity.</b></u><br /><br />You can punch and punch and punch, but nobody can punch you back because you are a faceless virtual being.<br /><br />You can insult my looks, photoshop my pictures, dig into my past and present. And I can't do anything except defend myself.<br /><br /><b>These are real humans you are attacking here. Fight a fucking fair and honourable fight, or don't fight at all.</b><br /><br />I don't blame the Pussies. Power is intoxicating. I know that. The owners are probably nobodies in real life, and a hate page is all they have to validate themselves.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I blame the supporters</b>, perpetrating a group of people that was once for the greater good, but has now turned depraved and cruel.</span><br /><br />Alas, there will always be people supporting such. <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><br /></i><i>"They were a motley collection; a mixture of the weak seeking protection, the ambitious seeking some shared glory, and the thuggish gravitating toward a leader who could show them more refined forms of cruelty." — Albus Dumbledore on the forerunners of the Death Eaters </i></blockquote><br />Ok I take that back. Sorry Voldy I just insulted you. Based on the weak little exposé on me, I doubt the Pussies have his brilliant evil mastermind. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>YOUR EXPOSE IS A COMPLETE FAIL. </b></span></div><br />You didn't manage to prove anything because I didn't do all the things you claimed I did.<br /><br />Please don't embarrass yourself so much with part 2 and triple check you have proof for everything. Just a friendly reminder. You don't have much credibility left.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />p/s: Judging from the tone of the article, I find it hard to believe that the Pussies are not on Gushcloud's side.<br /><br />Perhaps, this half assed troll post is a brilliant collaboration between them to distract from the topic of discussion here... <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/12/the-big-gushcloud-expose.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>My Gushcloud Exposé</b></span></a>. Like this they super smart leh!! But that's ok, I suppose everyone is sick of that already.<br /><br /><br />p/p/s: We will see which are the biased news channels who posted up Pussies' exposé but not mine.<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-8365766451901755802014-12-22T16:23:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.524-08:00The Big Gushcloud Exposé<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I've been meaning to write this but I've waited more than 1 year to slowly gather all the evidence I need. Finally, here's the result. <br /><br />This entry is very long. Maybe it will be boring to anyone who isn't a blogger or an advertiser because there are a lot of numbers and it's pretty darn wordy. But everyone should love a good exposé, right?<br /><br />Here's the background story.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gushcloud.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="http://gushcloud.com/" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim525QBjkfVwetADAkUlEPnd39GZfXB_P8vSLH9ZeGZAs_8Dnlg4KNtdkjNk1ovBXT9qljbJP1K8qCLrzUaCHhq_CyU-N6JDAwVne5ux5vNNc2rBtlk2tLREF-F6u4kQxCFyEuG8_Ud0E/s1600/GClogo.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is Gushcloud? </b></span>If you don't already know, they are kinda like a rival company to Nuffnang, dealing with bloggers, social media, youtube etc.<br />Now everyone knows my loyalty to <a href="http://www.nuffnang.com.sg/" target="_blank">Nuffnang</a>. I've been with Nuffnang since its infancy and the boss, Ming, is my good friend. Not everyone knows this either but I was offered a very small amount of shares when I first joined. Some other popular bloggers also were. Start ups offering shares to get people to join them is common practice. However, I don't get dividends. I don't get any say in how the company is run.<br /><br />Why am I telling you this? Because you have every reason to think I have an ulterior motive for writing this - an unflattering blog entry about a rival company who promotes rival bloggers taking a share of the online advertising pie.<br /><br />But if you trust me - and I hope you do because I've spent a decade trying to be as honest a blogger as possible - then I hope you believe I only wrote this because I believe lies and immoral practices should be exposed, not for my personal monetary benefit. If you know me, I can't be fucked about earning more money. If I did, I'd be much much richer than I am currently. What I care about is exposing the TRUTH.<br /><br /><br />So let's start the story from the beginning.<br /><br /><br />In <a href="http://dayre.me/xiaxue/V8J3h4MIuL" target="_blank">March 2014</a> I wrote about on my Dayre about Nuffnang's 7th birthday. I included a paragraph like this:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbHIXb_-PbxswThKVBXfxveYImUlg-jKbsQEZmMJL__DoLJMB6DTvIuSxMQPE9lRsvwB8Y1aqBqLfE1GLIxgMwflUAmvk-5A4UQBrthKH5OVw6YpuD_h_IbGTQp04Zkik4Ia3WFWEBxs/s1600/darye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbHIXb_-PbxswThKVBXfxveYImUlg-jKbsQEZmMJL__DoLJMB6DTvIuSxMQPE9lRsvwB8Y1aqBqLfE1GLIxgMwflUAmvk-5A4UQBrthKH5OVw6YpuD_h_IbGTQp04Zkik4Ia3WFWEBxs/s1600/darye.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Now I never mentioned Gushcloud in this btw. There are more than one social media company that starts with G.<br /><br />The next day, Gushcloud founder Vincent Ha called Boss Ming and blabbered on about suing me. How does he know whether I'm referring to him? Guilty conscience? <br /><br />Perhaps his company is founded by his love for blowing gushes of hot air but no lawyer's letter came. Instead, he wrote <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://blog.gushcloud.com/with-great-influence-comes-great-responsibility/" target="_blank">this blog entry</a>. </b></span><br /><br />It's boring, preachy and full of back-handed compliments about Gushcloud. Roll my fucking eyes. Don't bother to read it because I will summarize the only important parts below.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I went about gathering evidence. </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>First, I created a fake company called SG Private Trainers and created a cute little website for them. </b></span><span style="font-size: large;">You can see my work of art <a href="http://sgprivatetrainers.blogspot.sg/" target="_blank">here</a>!!</span><br /><br /><br />LOL The random people in the site are the results of me googling "fitness instructor" in Getty images and doing creative cropping. And the business owner's name is Doug Chu S.L., which is an anagram of Gushcloud!! <b>Creative not?</b>!! Can you guess the other anagrams on the site??<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQybgUDJiEcqx2MDCmURmtThW9mXz4CjhMR4MCerKAGmATz7KcH7Ghrj6z-BCqRNMb3vVFxSIgfDy0sDmas_Qqmk23zrmU16wu-4MOhJezhPD-IoF82nurb05_hpgKyP95evfVOj-cpk8/s1600/hahaha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQybgUDJiEcqx2MDCmURmtThW9mXz4CjhMR4MCerKAGmATz7KcH7Ghrj6z-BCqRNMb3vVFxSIgfDy0sDmas_Qqmk23zrmU16wu-4MOhJezhPD-IoF82nurb05_hpgKyP95evfVOj-cpk8/s1600/hahaha.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> I'm so funny and witty cannot tahan</i></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I used this fake company to buy ads, both banner and instagram, from Gushcloud.</i></span><br /><br />Then, I also went to buy the Financial Reports for Gushcloud for year 2011, 2012 and 2013. They are readily available in ACRA for anyone to buy for $50 each. It's public records.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>(Click to see <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bhr6n1qg954vv9/GC5%20-%202011%20report.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">2011</a>, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/9r8yah8mas6c8go/GC1%20-%202012%20report.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzsarbkicie2eyf/GC4%20-%202013.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">2013</a>)</b></span><br /><br /><br />Ok, let's see the results. <br /><br /><br />He called me a liar. I'll prove him wrong.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenudwgBcy01eaBRN8rIMsQjBXmjHLqjOb-mztk4WC7RCGm4UtpgIZZzU6yE6NX_BDugFjUqA-qVfkJltuIQXm_dwiRmoZQ7chYDBloRyPJjn8QPOINn4fqa6XLz0OX1nBi4t8uzck1J4/s1600/fuckoff2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenudwgBcy01eaBRN8rIMsQjBXmjHLqjOb-mztk4WC7RCGm4UtpgIZZzU6yE6NX_BDugFjUqA-qVfkJltuIQXm_dwiRmoZQ7chYDBloRyPJjn8QPOINn4fqa6XLz0OX1nBi4t8uzck1J4/s1600/fuckoff2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas Gushcloud. :)</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmcSiDKYuKwIzB4hyphenhyphenY9WwAV2z1quVemqdlC8MmhGRoGsb2GTUoyBFin-lTeMcK2BBhEKmQt-jgSvn21c5_WDaTgG0eFp4BPPNgEj9AUmnYusgHj6GHOyTVF7nVNtnmGF19ZAiNKLDqdk/s1600/inflatingearnings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmcSiDKYuKwIzB4hyphenhyphenY9WwAV2z1quVemqdlC8MmhGRoGsb2GTUoyBFin-lTeMcK2BBhEKmQt-jgSvn21c5_WDaTgG0eFp4BPPNgEj9AUmnYusgHj6GHOyTVF7nVNtnmGF19ZAiNKLDqdk/s1600/inflatingearnings.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEAJwk7IA-Xw5QgpEXEwlQlc-6YMA9DBg_-saUtKS8s-El_ciA3Kojpo1p_VQKD1kIJUXBGEBuZhoU4JTfHldzYTf4PUzpEoLROcuZ6OBej1Y5tZ22wQQBkagkntmKw-W43IgvFZK0BI/s1600/earningsquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEAJwk7IA-Xw5QgpEXEwlQlc-6YMA9DBg_-saUtKS8s-El_ciA3Kojpo1p_VQKD1kIJUXBGEBuZhoU4JTfHldzYTf4PUzpEoLROcuZ6OBej1Y5tZ22wQQBkagkntmKw-W43IgvFZK0BI/s1600/earningsquote.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Quote from Vincent's blog post</i></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's the proof that BOTH statements are UNTRUE and potentially misleading.<br /><br />Article on <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Straits Times on 20th November 2012</b></span>. <a href="http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Science%2Band%2BTech/Story/A1Story20121120-384624.html" target="_blank">CLICK TO READ</a><br /><br />Too long didn't read? Here's the important paragraph:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kRs9JIDRgKurAHIcMM5SmLWWDc4o1IHevtlTMgxhaqZyJmCs_zYZTkLw2QmXO2-Fw-8dxsQTM07cgU6OSxIXTNvpeSTjWxScO7dELHRY5qg0HjF_2DrPiw2m7TLfmRkbH_aIBcbU5cE/s1600/revenue1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kRs9JIDRgKurAHIcMM5SmLWWDc4o1IHevtlTMgxhaqZyJmCs_zYZTkLw2QmXO2-Fw-8dxsQTM07cgU6OSxIXTNvpeSTjWxScO7dELHRY5qg0HjF_2DrPiw2m7TLfmRkbH_aIBcbU5cE/s1600/revenue1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />(<a href="http://sg.churpchurp.com/" target="_blank">Churp Churp</a> is sister company of Nuffnang)<br /><br />Yup, they definitely <u><b>DID</b></u> report their earnings on newspaper.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monthly revenue $170,000?</b></span></span></div><br /><br />How much, in actual fact, was Gushcloud's average revenue per month for 2012?<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>$33,000.</b></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Or $396,005 a year.</span><br /><br />How do I know? From the aforementioned Gushcloud financial report of 2012:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbox5aKBfU2hezqku3giwzeG71cew160do9Uz8k5QVgJ_mNvk2Qq9L-PBNjqr9uIfmPsc49d2r7mjzsj7MLW1i4TAkuXyY2YWy4gfpq2VETDFSihAPGJW6XHtec-j_ifYb3PsRVtkzXTk/s1600/revenue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbox5aKBfU2hezqku3giwzeG71cew160do9Uz8k5QVgJ_mNvk2Qq9L-PBNjqr9uIfmPsc49d2r7mjzsj7MLW1i4TAkuXyY2YWy4gfpq2VETDFSihAPGJW6XHtec-j_ifYb3PsRVtkzXTk/s1600/revenue.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Gushcloud had a total revenue (note: not profit, it just means purely what they earned without taking away expenses or the cost of the services) of $396,005. After adding in all their expenses, they have a comprehensive loss of $984,876.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>If a company gets $170,000 revenue per month according to Vincent, in a year it will earn slightly more than $2 million.</b><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>That's a real yearly revenue of $396,005 to $2 million, does that sound like inflated earnings to you??</b></span><br /><br /><br />Let's just give them the benefit of doubt. They said that their revenue went up and that in February it was only $25,000/mth. Let's imagine that only in November, when this article is published, did their revenue suddenly become $170,000/mth. From January to October it was $25,000. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>($25k X 10months) + ($170k X 2months) = $590,000</b></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Tadah, STILL seems like inflation to me!!!</i></b></span><br /><br /><br />Unless, somehow, Gushcloud's Annual Report isn't accurate, or Straits Times reporter Melissa Sim is misreporting, it seems logical to conclude that <span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Gushcloud DID inflate its earnings on newspapers</b></u></span>.<br /><br /><br /><br />NEXT!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7aUGveeesUudSzrm0Zr8DnKoA_1DMuJo9ZRgvXA_p5cJlqx6AaP9SQsMPL-OwqKSTDNk8fDE4sGC6xktRH5AW9J1Ebhyphenhypheny_8Bqi6OJWf39hyM3QwRKO-cirdWrs9SCgkIU2jtCOLYOFE/s1600/masking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7aUGveeesUudSzrm0Zr8DnKoA_1DMuJo9ZRgvXA_p5cJlqx6AaP9SQsMPL-OwqKSTDNk8fDE4sGC6xktRH5AW9J1Ebhyphenhypheny_8Bqi6OJWf39hyM3QwRKO-cirdWrs9SCgkIU2jtCOLYOFE/s1600/masking.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop3FSqLSn9uZ8cQZQRbqoT6HLlUS4YF1WYc_RQhRpEqgJvSZKEzvlqDnL6Af5bbh6_OKTULILnb6ALOCFDsIxFRF3p-1WAcw5vqJcX-VO-Jq5e4r7eFw8d93IZP-q9n4STvuTSvXbXU4/s1600/maskingquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop3FSqLSn9uZ8cQZQRbqoT6HLlUS4YF1WYc_RQhRpEqgJvSZKEzvlqDnL6Af5bbh6_OKTULILnb6ALOCFDsIxFRF3p-1WAcw5vqJcX-VO-Jq5e4r7eFw8d93IZP-q9n4STvuTSvXbXU4/s1600/maskingquote.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />In case you are confused, let me first explain about masking ads.<br /><br />There is even a term for this dishonest practice, and it's called <i>Astrosurfing</i>. You can read all about it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxjkTz7mYx2X7XroNYGF-rO_uvqzuDCNiL9lWyippc4aiuq-yVmLtxpDEbYnEi_D3ZG326RXrp0YQAGBajKxfGd5R7E_ISfPlJPcwjqptqLhktfWovKZ4JDRRuTsGgoIKr5MLQJ6zvHA/s1600/P1060242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxjkTz7mYx2X7XroNYGF-rO_uvqzuDCNiL9lWyippc4aiuq-yVmLtxpDEbYnEi_D3ZG326RXrp0YQAGBajKxfGd5R7E_ISfPlJPcwjqptqLhktfWovKZ4JDRRuTsGgoIKr5MLQJ6zvHA/s1600/P1060242.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>An example of Astrosurfing. Is this ethical?</b></i></div><br />When a blogger pretends he found xxx product by himself and decides to write a smashing review about it when it's actually paid, that's called astrosurfing - or masking ads. It's <i>dishonest</i> for a blogger to pretend that something they are paid for to advertise was their honest true opinion when it isn't. It's cheating the consumer.<br /><br />Just like when you flip 8 Days magazine and they give a review of the best chicken rice in Singapore... What if money is exchanged and it's actually a paid review? Or if someone is paid to say a competitor's brand is lousy? Don't you think you deserve to know? <br /><br />Not that all paid advertorials must automatically be rubbish. In fact, advertorials can very well be sincere and truthful. That's up to the blogger. But at the very least, say you are paid to whore out a product when you ARE paid.<br /><br /><b>Astrosurfing is ILLEGAL in the States, the UK and Australia</b>. It appears that in Singapore there is no such law yet. However, such a practice is obviously unethical.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Are bloggers or their management companies such mercenaries that even putting an honest "sponsored post" is too much to ask for? </span><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's an email written from co-founder of Gushcloud, Althea Lim, to their Gushcloud blogger Eric Lim in 2011:<br /><br />(Eric forwarded the email to Miyake long ago, who sent it to me)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMCrc0mZx7gHtxYWVusbpiBMLReqNcpFeU3oGNy6LCR5k5XBLsyJrO8KhnHSSal5FagVoAb0LPGrhWlUaZKNg0OF-MSiv0ZFgK8nI7TsoLphQO03tEDzgi2kP8pXweE1SzDzK_EmtsN0/s1600/althealimemail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMCrc0mZx7gHtxYWVusbpiBMLReqNcpFeU3oGNy6LCR5k5XBLsyJrO8KhnHSSal5FagVoAb0LPGrhWlUaZKNg0OF-MSiv0ZFgK8nI7TsoLphQO03tEDzgi2kP8pXweE1SzDzK_EmtsN0/s1600/althealimemail.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Twice it was emphasized that Eric is not to expose the ad as paid. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Does it look like it's a contract to mask an ad? Maybe not in the traditional contract sense but it's still a written contract if it's an agreement in an email.</i></span><br /><br /><br />In case you are wondering, Gushcloud used to be under Barnett Group. And Althea, Freda and Fai (CC-ed) are all still working with Gushcloud till today.<br /><br />But this happened in 2011. <br /><br />Maybe somewhere along the way they changed and suddenly became more honest people.<br /><br /><br />I needed to check if they are still doing this in 2014.<br /><br />How? Remember my fake company SG Private Trainers? I used that to buy an instagram ad from Gushcloud.<br /><br />Shockingly enough they fell for it...<br /><br />Here's part of the email I sent to them:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtfY8_tLonFUXNs5YnyEP9k6emEmzCK6uVlyvhOEhhyphenhyphenNmuDA5Z4Jjwkjm5b5rpO-STg0WbdNriTM3Vw8qTiaHh3FbUNsZiV2TXhZ5gYnLDNqSeJN6vzScA6z8ZKPQtvmtsKmLCbSjfmw/s1600/yilinemail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtfY8_tLonFUXNs5YnyEP9k6emEmzCK6uVlyvhOEhhyphenhyphenNmuDA5Z4Jjwkjm5b5rpO-STg0WbdNriTM3Vw8qTiaHh3FbUNsZiV2TXhZ5gYnLDNqSeJN6vzScA6z8ZKPQtvmtsKmLCbSjfmw/s1600/yilinemail.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Wisely, Fai never did reply me explicitly saying they are ok with masking ads, but cannot sure say cannot right?<br /><br /><br />Second email: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lEZelUN9GOHfeXo2z8wkxvNCt12IAmLDQKviEM2pl-016ufgSPWXuiFygGBGKGcdr35wderVC3eIwzaLUPKuET-Yyi0K2CCALcFqtwsWR4DANJeanvG8E_jSDtUhUh427se5V-bF0U4/s1600/ylinemail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lEZelUN9GOHfeXo2z8wkxvNCt12IAmLDQKviEM2pl-016ufgSPWXuiFygGBGKGcdr35wderVC3eIwzaLUPKuET-Yyi0K2CCALcFqtwsWR4DANJeanvG8E_jSDtUhUh427se5V-bF0U4/s1600/ylinemail.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And here's <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tRZ5ySF_jQ/?modal=true" target="_blank">Yilin's instagram ad</a> ($300), in which she pretended to find Sg private trainers all by herself from a banner. She is completely lying! Tadah, caught red-handed Gushcloud! Sneaky sneaky!</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjQfglOzBSY9gHA7uQ9v8KiiXoZmepiycmIC4WcDohq8yc9svtJZvZc7V9uqrm53EqPzCmYlbHp0xESCArfVGL3O8pC519sFa2FgXphDEP6qEnxUZ5ttcANV9rCkH6L_IMMpQd9y1lc0/s1600/linz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjQfglOzBSY9gHA7uQ9v8KiiXoZmepiycmIC4WcDohq8yc9svtJZvZc7V9uqrm53EqPzCmYlbHp0xESCArfVGL3O8pC519sFa2FgXphDEP6qEnxUZ5ttcANV9rCkH6L_IMMpQd9y1lc0/s1600/linz.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Mai geh siao leh </i></div><br /><br />Not only did she not mention it's a paid ad, <b>she pretended that she stumbled upon the client by herself.</b><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">It's one thing to mask an ad but it's another to lie?<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">I cannot believe Gushcloud actually agreed to do this.</span></span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span> </b><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SO. Gushcloud makes their bloggers mask ads? What do you think?</b></span><br /><br />Do they give their bloggers contracts to ask them to mask ads? If no, how else do they get these bloggers to not write that it's an ad to fulfill their promises to clients? That I'll like to know.<br /><br />p/s: In case you are wondering I have no idea who this Yilin Goh person is and just randomly chose her among Gushcloud's portfolio of bloggers. Suay lor who ask her to be so dishonest.<br /><br />#toobad #toughtogainbackyourreaderstrust<br />#hopeitsworthit #hashtagsarefunevenwhentheydontwork<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwj_W75aKS1uzNw-WuWewPlOtM5x2U5RPf-4zMbPOk27LmptWeIgv0DVeZ7KmBWHVMidlOtutA-uCNLHYNTlVAkJerBosi0eC6e2WZq2Rfeu9SQ1NAeOVPZYP4z5is_vlF3MK-4RPXEU/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwj_W75aKS1uzNw-WuWewPlOtM5x2U5RPf-4zMbPOk27LmptWeIgv0DVeZ7KmBWHVMidlOtutA-uCNLHYNTlVAkJerBosi0eC6e2WZq2Rfeu9SQ1NAeOVPZYP4z5is_vlF3MK-4RPXEU/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Let's go to the next point.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1Fgx1Q2WJHJ0gogWAbek8McamtfZIy61bUcYCzTU-6g24PXlmXdgA4cSDu-A2H3ecpX-2BbuSn8b4XKLlFxHnGc-rPUvTvHfqely5lxMW7AdfsfP-5zbLghlBYjtyP-6gXu0xGvikaQ/s1600/inflating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1Fgx1Q2WJHJ0gogWAbek8McamtfZIy61bUcYCzTU-6g24PXlmXdgA4cSDu-A2H3ecpX-2BbuSn8b4XKLlFxHnGc-rPUvTvHfqely5lxMW7AdfsfP-5zbLghlBYjtyP-6gXu0xGvikaQ/s1600/inflating.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br />No Vincent Ha quote on this one but it is OBVIOUSLY very unethical to inflate a blogger's page views to clients.<br /><br />I've heard from the grapevine that Gushcloud inflates their bloggers' numbers to get clients to pay more but I had no proof, so I wanted to find out myself. How?<br /><br />I used Doug Chu S.L to enquire about banner ads from Gushcloud.<br /><br />They sent me their bloggers' page views. I must say I am very impressed! Most of them are so popular!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvJ2RsncYAEZzb8mTe35f7D7kalUj9HH9vsbsvU_yil7xQImJiXB-W7bt_HozyYv9VwJdIWJ7Eq3vM3F25hyphenhyphen-MoGh-k7AKReVepGNgqkfqM3JnTRpWa__YflTJQvGqWFVe9WiyL7JPbw/s1600/GCpageviews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvJ2RsncYAEZzb8mTe35f7D7kalUj9HH9vsbsvU_yil7xQImJiXB-W7bt_HozyYv9VwJdIWJ7Eq3vM3F25hyphenhyphen-MoGh-k7AKReVepGNgqkfqM3JnTRpWa__YflTJQvGqWFVe9WiyL7JPbw/s1600/GCpageviews.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Added the little rainbow strip, hopefully can cover the smell of bullshit.</i></div><br /><br />Right... If you have no idea who these people are, you probably share my disbelief of the stats. Honestly, it's not like the numbers are very impressive. It's just that these bloggers aren't.<br /><br /><i>(At my peak, I could get up to 70k page views per day. I don't count it in months because the number is just ridiculous: 2.1million. Now, even though my blog is half dead, I still get 6k a day. Postnote: now back to 63485 unique visitors on 23rd Dec when post is publishd!)</i><br /><br />I didn't believe these numbers, so I decided to go ahead and buy some banner ads. Since my cash flow is finite, I couldn't buy ads with all of these bloggers. I chose three. Their pictures got a little "X" so you can put faces to the names.<br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Yan Kay Kay: 150k-200k page views per month = 5,000 per day</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Eric Lim: 30-35k page views per month = 1,000 per day</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Asyiha Ams: 40k-50k page views per month = 1,500 per day</span></li></ul><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>My programmer friend then did 3 tracking links for me. </b><br /><br />What this means is that the bloggers will put a html code on their sidebars and not only will the banner image appear, the code will also track the number of unique hits, page views, geographic location of the viewers and how long they stay on the page for etc.<br /><br />This is common enough industry practice for advertisers, but since I foresaw that Gushcloud may be inaccurate and misleading about their bloggers' stats, they might not allow the tracking link. But to my shock they allowed it. O_O<br /><br />I guess they never thought that a small fry like Doug Chu S.L. will do anything to them. LOL!<br /><br /><br />Kay Kay's banner ad was bought through Gushcloud at $1,000. (BTW I find that super exorbitant!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AFTER ONE MONTH OF TRACKING:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh016JVuRHy88cYb0_8Wfhy3PK8wsq0RYEPVWzQvG5ouQods9hwVeuP6V8nhT35RwLEm6rIjJplnKBcGTkc8TsyZzE0zuwLOxb2uey0jZqjwLzKVnISs2yfxGwzrKxHWHII25JjoBrR-_g/s1600/kaykayreal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh016JVuRHy88cYb0_8Wfhy3PK8wsq0RYEPVWzQvG5ouQods9hwVeuP6V8nhT35RwLEm6rIjJplnKBcGTkc8TsyZzE0zuwLOxb2uey0jZqjwLzKVnISs2yfxGwzrKxHWHII25JjoBrR-_g/s1600/kaykayreal.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>KUA KUA KUA........ </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>150,000 versus 28,823!!!</b></span></span></div><br /><br />REALLY GUSHCLOUD??<br /><br />I expected disparity, but not THIS much. They actually blew up the amount by FIVE FREAKING TIMES!!! Actual views is only 20% of what they claimed her views was.<br /><br />Since I paid $1,000 for 150k views, should I get back a refund of $800 or what???<br /><br /><br />Maybe this is a one time error by Gushcloud. Let's see other bloggers!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Gushcloud claimed that Eric Lim's blog boast 30,000 views a month.</span><br /><br /><br />Then they had the audacity to try to charge me $300 for a banner ad from him.<br /><br /><br />I didn't wanna pay that so I approached him myself and asked for his stats and cost. He charged me $100 and told me (albeit back in March when I started the sleuthing) that his monthly views was <i><b>21,300. </b></i><br /><br />So I bought a banner ad with him with my friend's Ripple's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/shop/whimsandfancy" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> as the client.<br /><br />After 1 month of tracking, the REAL stats:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpFl3aNGcwigcpQhVzT6lZkIBEiT21vcFOWJHdauXQwfBWKBgQO33PYdE6ObfDNF2VNPQ6jYriunCMr1H9543h4KFVbIRiiqqT7v9C3aW2JqPzYfiAXIKJU7Vg4DtMouoaRSWnAeQL_8/s1600/ericactual.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpFl3aNGcwigcpQhVzT6lZkIBEiT21vcFOWJHdauXQwfBWKBgQO33PYdE6ObfDNF2VNPQ6jYriunCMr1H9543h4KFVbIRiiqqT7v9C3aW2JqPzYfiAXIKJU7Vg4DtMouoaRSWnAeQL_8/s1600/ericactual.jpg" /></a></div><br />OK SERIOUSLY WTF...<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>30,000 versus 3,174!! </b></span></span></div><br /><br /><br />This is I also feel sibeh lau kui for him. The daily unique hits can't even exceed 100, which is so embarrassing. You cannot possibly call yourself a blogger and charge money for ads with that kind of stats.<br /><br />Even worse than Yan Kay Kay, Eric's actual monthly page views of 3,174 was only about 10% of the 30,000 page views that Gushcloud claimed!!<br /><br />Ok, maybe these two are a farce. Maybe the rest of Gushcloud's given blogger stats are accurate.<br /><br />Gushcloud tried to charge me a whooping $500 for a banner ad with Asyiha Ams whom I didn't even know existed before my detective work. (And god is her name hard to spell) <br /><br />Obviously I'm unwilling to pay the $500 so I approached Asyiha myself.<br /><br />Before I bought the ad I (also known as Nicole lol) asked her how many daily page views she has.<br /> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqT0ll9OAwuoqokzOFchopHsKw-q6e9I-os5fN9ijcdNMGfoMvULXXOyTI0EETqaWL-U7N2wf1niZugn0R26hKmO1GtoterEy4YpiOpTHfZPlpwd6uDfFdBNjxolQ5oiY5hI-f0NKC30/s1600/ashiyaemail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqT0ll9OAwuoqokzOFchopHsKw-q6e9I-os5fN9ijcdNMGfoMvULXXOyTI0EETqaWL-U7N2wf1niZugn0R26hKmO1GtoterEy4YpiOpTHfZPlpwd6uDfFdBNjxolQ5oiY5hI-f0NKC30/s1600/ashiyaemail.jpg" /></a></div><br />I got a shock. She actually doubled what Gushcloud said her views are.. On a good day that is. Maybe this blogger is actually popular!! Must be I'm old already lah I don't know who the youngster bloggers are.<br /><br />But good thing about her is that her banner ad is reasonable at $80 per month. Thank you ah Ashiya helped me save $420. Gushcloud you gotta do something about your bloggers cutting you out yo!<br /><br /><br />ACTUAL VIEWS:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6eF6jfChqY4KcAPjSAgelrktgF6vDqtMK8pRDSlzPAVnUqMJgpHqU9F-7a60s7ppXDx_iCEKYQmeLF9c5hu8nP5iYeGvS_yE2LUcHVS2lAB9-6znmqhtH_6jmSxckiJo8A3HtO9WD3o/s1600/ashiyaactual.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6eF6jfChqY4KcAPjSAgelrktgF6vDqtMK8pRDSlzPAVnUqMJgpHqU9F-7a60s7ppXDx_iCEKYQmeLF9c5hu8nP5iYeGvS_yE2LUcHVS2lAB9-6znmqhtH_6jmSxckiJo8A3HtO9WD3o/s1600/ashiyaactual.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHAT IS THIS SHIT???</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><center><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">45,000 versus 5,684!</span></span></center><br /><br />Her lowest daily unique was only a measly 65 visitors a day. I cannot believe that she herself said she had 2,500 per day? That's how far from the truth? <br /><br /><br />And these ah mao ah kow quack "professional" bloggers and dishonest agencies out there claiming to have such high stats and cheating advertiser's money. Makes me so angry!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtW-wosh7Er-EDslfdy9hIGATpGjxet6NDp52F1q4iC48jlh59HteH3gY0CJ8I13C9vtYdi35Vlu4dJNWrk_gAymmb2SNepfjHoYyUXhQtMecL31VwogU5aQbWnqJ_32f9YdcLH9Gf-uU/s1600/i_am_furious.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtW-wosh7Er-EDslfdy9hIGATpGjxet6NDp52F1q4iC48jlh59HteH3gY0CJ8I13C9vtYdi35Vlu4dJNWrk_gAymmb2SNepfjHoYyUXhQtMecL31VwogU5aQbWnqJ_32f9YdcLH9Gf-uU/s1600/i_am_furious.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />PS: After a month of banner ads with the three of them plus 1 instagram post from Yilin, I had 3 email inquiries about SG Private Trainers. Whims and Fancy had a grand total of 6 extra hits on their website. I would have to say this is $1480 well spent. NOT.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcipljB-2z4QKu99W33HuRWLdNWTZX7apmlWoyG9D7XAzckjJnfoicB23gmgpwUCxwvjosexsy_UvtiqxBqzYGtNe4y4H0FkKWXxQHhNNfYO_r9PDikCICByrPuaW6h6gp6i9bHaZMGQ/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcipljB-2z4QKu99W33HuRWLdNWTZX7apmlWoyG9D7XAzckjJnfoicB23gmgpwUCxwvjosexsy_UvtiqxBqzYGtNe4y4H0FkKWXxQHhNNfYO_r9PDikCICByrPuaW6h6gp6i9bHaZMGQ/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><span style="color: magenta;"></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6awtiAXVMyzw67D6cuRu2JMzFM0AbFon1l_OkqGlQCCx-Jt3ajWcaZqTnxdB8ZmqcRTISxeT1RZL3pYvqY176HevJYrJWoAQ7cSozXarx_2eJQtbsdJ3_F1wkS-hSo4KvpmMAL8_qEQ/s1600/youtube.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6awtiAXVMyzw67D6cuRu2JMzFM0AbFon1l_OkqGlQCCx-Jt3ajWcaZqTnxdB8ZmqcRTISxeT1RZL3pYvqY176HevJYrJWoAQ7cSozXarx_2eJQtbsdJ3_F1wkS-hSo4KvpmMAL8_qEQ/s1600/youtube.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2QXuh8BaC2xJXSAfrv5o4Xb0FeecQ7BVp2Hkw_I9d1IOzGdCqfcz012UFhV5n9uER9tLus3Z6qHOPyoeng_zAs28nntcM2K6Nv7YopfmENmr-ijgu-6_lzIsKyODKGd96alfRfXuRLA/s1600/yotubequote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2QXuh8BaC2xJXSAfrv5o4Xb0FeecQ7BVp2Hkw_I9d1IOzGdCqfcz012UFhV5n9uER9tLus3Z6qHOPyoeng_zAs28nntcM2K6Nv7YopfmENmr-ijgu-6_lzIsKyODKGd96alfRfXuRLA/s1600/yotubequote.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Ok check I will!<br /><br />Now this is harder. There is no concrete way to prove someone bought fake youtube views or fake youtube subscribers. There are, however, some telltale signs, you can <a href="http://videocontestnews.com/2013/01/25/how-to-spot-fake-youtube-views/" target="_blank">read this article</a> if you want to know more.<br /><br />A little bit more about fake youtube views, subscribes, likes, comments... everything on youtube can be faked nowadays... FOR DIRT CHEAP!! (Ok only dislikes cannot buy)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Example of a fake youtube stats ad:</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3obzV7hVLG4TXJLSev7_-WFkjchdU3x-q55aL8YO4JDxz0FpkYok8T2AcB4KP82FLci6T_voGpxpP8IfNQ5lN9fsqjXbE0sWT1mq-fWEvKirADBkn3c6jND-Jswxy4AwWDSKt-OIYT8/s1600/fiver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3obzV7hVLG4TXJLSev7_-WFkjchdU3x-q55aL8YO4JDxz0FpkYok8T2AcB4KP82FLci6T_voGpxpP8IfNQ5lN9fsqjXbE0sWT1mq-fWEvKirADBkn3c6jND-Jswxy4AwWDSKt-OIYT8/s1600/fiver.jpg" height="327" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />You can get 20,000 views for just $5 wtf!! For just a very affordable $250 you can get a video that has 1 million views!!<br /><br />And btw although these websites may claim the million views are "real human views", they aren't, not in the sense you think anyway. It could be bots, or insert-poor-but-overpopulated country citizens clicking their day away mindlessly. They are not watching the video. So when I say "fake stats", I mean that the video is popular because you buy a set amount of popularity, not because it's interesting.<br /><br />Anyway, recently Gushcloud collaborated with Yan Kay Kay on a Youtube channel called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/yankaykay/videos" target="_blank">Babe of all Trades</a>. The Channel is owned by Gush Studios.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The videos exploded with inexplicable popularity. </i></span><br /><br />People started telling me the statistics <i>cannot possibly be real</i>. If it is true that Gushcloud bought fake statistics for the channel, the reason is simple enough. You can charge clients a lot to be featured in a popular youtube channel. And unlike that of blogs, the views, likes and comments are open. You can't lie about the stats, so you have to earn them, or buy them. It's so cheap to buy anyway.<br /><br />Her statistics were locked, so I had no choice but to personally track the statistics everyday. <span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For months, I had a friend who works a deskbound job help me track her views, likes and subscribers everyday on the dot at 11am.</b></span><br /><br /><br />As I said, there is no way to prove that someone buys youtube statistics. I can only show you what I found and have you make your own smart conclusion.<br /><br /><br />First, let's look at the basic numbers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB0CJAwYzBCfTYVICm9o-FYfdgFvGaMYjL5bms8trAWmJHLfoml9hz5jTkQp22ZraegJSgaG3sz6nCsySF5bRL89V9JQrTivIBedj-nU7WpIUih5c5Ud9HXEe0DTvNwFaj2l_pqeDHKg/s1600/youtubecompare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB0CJAwYzBCfTYVICm9o-FYfdgFvGaMYjL5bms8trAWmJHLfoml9hz5jTkQp22ZraegJSgaG3sz6nCsySF5bRL89V9JQrTivIBedj-nU7WpIUih5c5Ud9HXEe0DTvNwFaj2l_pqeDHKg/s1600/youtubecompare.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />So. She has <i><u>a lot</u></i> less subscribers than me. And let me just buay paiseh-ly say this. She is a lot less popular too. Especially since my videos are all of Dash and he is... well... popular.<br /><br />And yet, look at the views... I put my videos and hers side by side according to when they were published.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you look at the views on her videos vs mine, you will realise that the older videos actually mostly have more views than mine.<br /><br />But yet, my new videos always get way more hits then hers initially. It is just that after time, her views still keep increasing steadily and mine taper off.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />This is absolutely normal for all videos: <span style="font-size: large;">When they are freshly launched, they get a lot of views via their subscribers and via the channel owners pushing the video on social media.</span><br /><br /><br /><b><i>After that most people who want to watch it have watched it</i></b>, and the views taper off. This is universally true except for freak videos that go viral. Most of my videos get about 200-400 views per day the after few weeks.<br /><br /><br />I don't want to bore you with numbers so I'll just attached the very numerical excel sheet of her views and likes/dislikes HERE. People who like numbers can go look at it.<br /><br />(<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/e4xzohunspa81sc/excel.jpg?dl=0" target="_blank">PRINTSCREEN OF RECORDED STATS</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Up till today, the 5 month old Episode 1 STILL gets about a thousand views a day. Can you believe it?</b></span><br /><br /><br />Let's look at the views for <a href="http://youtu.be/Khyq-24I7KA?list=UUPSLIJgx-tOkrmS9NkKAy1Q" target="_blank">my video</a> and Babe of all Trade's episode 3 since they were published around same time.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qpEqfzE0JaFBeXxRaumf5zxhxkV_ixrtF6TgPnq9Y5OSVjBstDRgepJmwmN8ooB9aMuMIcfS_0TKieiHQ0L2oiAFaE3yBXStctEMYTgh5HdJdMFj7f3NvOV5eXYMPaicpkETd7wJrbk/s1600/graph+compare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qpEqfzE0JaFBeXxRaumf5zxhxkV_ixrtF6TgPnq9Y5OSVjBstDRgepJmwmN8ooB9aMuMIcfS_0TKieiHQ0L2oiAFaE3yBXStctEMYTgh5HdJdMFj7f3NvOV5eXYMPaicpkETd7wJrbk/s1600/graph+compare.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Within the first few days of publishing, my video hit 80,000 views. As you can see, Babe of all Trades ep 3 took a month to get there. The was virtually no initial spike that and the increment is very steady throughout. <br /><br />You can see from this graph why a lot of her videos are more popular than mine... Because the views remain almost the same everyday while mine taper off.<br /><br />Most videos don't have views that go a straight line like that, that's just not normal!<br /><br />Then on 13 October, something weird happened...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Likes increased steadily by exactly 10 per day!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfyE_SnG5iro94E7xHDuYdw4FgTZdjhxoWQxS_wPhnhBeoT_pwPtTq8apUzxU8-G8fwoClLQvv4WtPdPA0MXRFoT6u9quMKaupCfDyuBfub28neunPmZ6qy1k-fNMn517LW3YKRzxzBs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfyE_SnG5iro94E7xHDuYdw4FgTZdjhxoWQxS_wPhnhBeoT_pwPtTq8apUzxU8-G8fwoClLQvv4WtPdPA0MXRFoT6u9quMKaupCfDyuBfub28neunPmZ6qy1k-fNMn517LW3YKRzxzBs/s1600/3.jpg" height="402" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wah so uniform!! *claps*</div><br />Then on 21st and 22nd November...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SUDDENLY THE VIEWS FOR </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>EPISODE 2 AND 3 PLUMMETED.</b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuHej4uags612_ChFizvvVmKVkbVdqJh41-emxHw1EBx9cXfNv3Be_F088RI2tI1m3C4PegKDQQA0qcFqrT9Fgwrr09-ByWSeNXryVKmI7QkKihwysehaOCdYJY6J-RZTkocxPTCjUvg/s1600/glitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuHej4uags612_ChFizvvVmKVkbVdqJh41-emxHw1EBx9cXfNv3Be_F088RI2tI1m3C4PegKDQQA0qcFqrT9Fgwrr09-ByWSeNXryVKmI7QkKihwysehaOCdYJY6J-RZTkocxPTCjUvg/s1600/glitch.jpg" height="419" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As you can see, from having about a steady 400-500 views per day for Episode 2, suddenly the views dipped to <span style="font-size: large;">52</span>.<br /><br />Episode 3 was having a steady run of about 1,000 views per day, and suddenly it doubled, then dropped to <span style="font-size: large;">123</span> only.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kuBoAli1yOsUucxDfHTq3mgq-E2pazZcXXlLlSLSA-ONxbyq-wJYr5MGzP9xLZgpBP0-i9tMiSrAENP-yOHcvPZXxI-EyNmek6qyYj8yfEflHl7j5bsFf0rqqFZPJGwzqXKHgBxp-0I/s1600/hmmm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kuBoAli1yOsUucxDfHTq3mgq-E2pazZcXXlLlSLSA-ONxbyq-wJYr5MGzP9xLZgpBP0-i9tMiSrAENP-yOHcvPZXxI-EyNmek6qyYj8yfEflHl7j5bsFf0rqqFZPJGwzqXKHgBxp-0I/s1600/hmmm.jpg" height="313" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Yet, the likes remained pretty consistent, no big changes. There was no dislikes at all during that period.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you ask me - and this is purely my guess - I think the fake views merchant had a glitch on those two days, and the system went down so the numbers there more or less reflect the REAL views, which seem believable.</b></span><br /><br />System maybe compensated by doubling the usual fake views the day before or the day after.<br /><br />I don't think this is a youtube glitch because the rest of the videos didn't have these drastic dips. And if it's the fake views merchant having a glitch, why didn't it affect the rest of the videos too? Maybe they bought fake stats from different merchants and episode 2 and 3 were from the same merchant. Who knows?<br /><br />Anyway, as I said it is impossible to prove that youtube statistics are fake. All I can do is point out what stinks of foul play, and let you decide for yourself.<br /><br />If you look at the stats, you can also see these weird surges in the views - and they don't happen on new video days or when Kaykay blogs/instagrams about the channel. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntF_txvfT0IIZp2noiFll2kV0mZiME28RwyRK5RBPv98_cc18Ax1NnSWJXDhY_tAffwz-tecGHQhNs83Z92RGkSHXWz1pDA96PmYQJpZu273RadqfuNC0fROR9x3BoU_6CooP5Ylej1I/s1600/makes_no_sense.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntF_txvfT0IIZp2noiFll2kV0mZiME28RwyRK5RBPv98_cc18Ax1NnSWJXDhY_tAffwz-tecGHQhNs83Z92RGkSHXWz1pDA96PmYQJpZu273RadqfuNC0fROR9x3BoU_6CooP5Ylej1I/s1600/makes_no_sense.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Maybe someone can explain to me why the numbers so odd...</i></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU-qXzfsCG6pavUMccHNC9GKNgZpf-9CwYguSEqrZ1vvNt6Mo0RxeWwM8JbMvSpBXfBAFMzGBP9nx0oq7pZFWEglgHL03IVC279SjUEJWqE7pnbapMTW7d3T2-goAFOxoovWcMMaSVCg/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU-qXzfsCG6pavUMccHNC9GKNgZpf-9CwYguSEqrZ1vvNt6Mo0RxeWwM8JbMvSpBXfBAFMzGBP9nx0oq7pZFWEglgHL03IVC279SjUEJWqE7pnbapMTW7d3T2-goAFOxoovWcMMaSVCg/s1600/jackiecharthahageddit3.jpg" height="614" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFJKdDqPIto6RkdH9TK8Lf26UUwcMhm8mEpMAkS4gDkIbyUO4dLhn1aV2gtObpW76CY1POzhW66g32tZryz7751QbPK46nvozFj-_EIvKCOYUUDYy4f6M2v8ZIXFrDuUO6c8Rd3tuDv4/s1600/financial+reports.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFJKdDqPIto6RkdH9TK8Lf26UUwcMhm8mEpMAkS4gDkIbyUO4dLhn1aV2gtObpW76CY1POzhW66g32tZryz7751QbPK46nvozFj-_EIvKCOYUUDYy4f6M2v8ZIXFrDuUO6c8Rd3tuDv4/s1600/financial+reports.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I also want to go over other interesting points in their financial reports!!<br /><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1) They have a QUALIFIED OPINION</b></span></span></div><br />Having a qualified opinion is BAD. Basically, it means that an auditor looked through the accounts, and decided that they cannot stand behind the numbers.<br /><br />Why does Gushcloud have a Qualified Opinion on their Annual reports?<br /><br />To paraphase the report in 2012:<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">They supposedly spent $233,444 in operating expenses which are unaccountable for.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">They supposedly paid $150,252 to GushAd users which they didn't have supporting documents for other than bank transfer statements.</span></li></ul><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Let's look at the Financial Health of the company:</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyxnRO2bFblPMyVXIyCnVeQiCEWLDIHAhF4gZIgwzDXVHx7PhZa-B0oU5qIoPBjfbRRrkGE4PKvmNqT-k_dJxWwESVnA5jFyQDpUxu5dMiJhu3aUhsErjNAEw5YK7rB_DYGx0BCG4smI/s1600/finance11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyxnRO2bFblPMyVXIyCnVeQiCEWLDIHAhF4gZIgwzDXVHx7PhZa-B0oU5qIoPBjfbRRrkGE4PKvmNqT-k_dJxWwESVnA5jFyQDpUxu5dMiJhu3aUhsErjNAEw5YK7rB_DYGx0BCG4smI/s1600/finance11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />It's interesting to note that as of the end of 2013 (2014 report not out yet), Gushcloud only has $16,215 in their bank. This amount is very little, imagine they have barely enough next month to pay their staff their salaries!<br /><br />And as of Dec 2013, the company had a total net liability of $692,268.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next let's look at the profits and losses:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vVb7iLZ7w5jI4cGNCbZhgrma_w9me0Ysi5TeAUeIG9U-8omTgieQH_43DdUE1Q7inz35YRpM5aRVtXK4s60HHtB56vwPgom_6AMBx0ZZ91jb6EfMecW45vUEHey3ZnoYCGC9LL59OkI/s1600/sales.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vVb7iLZ7w5jI4cGNCbZhgrma_w9me0Ysi5TeAUeIG9U-8omTgieQH_43DdUE1Q7inz35YRpM5aRVtXK4s60HHtB56vwPgom_6AMBx0ZZ91jb6EfMecW45vUEHey3ZnoYCGC9LL59OkI/s1600/sales.jpg" /></a></div><br />It is also interesting to note that in 2013 the company did better than it did in 2012.<br /><br />Here's what I managed to understand from the numbers... In 2012, Gushcloud was aggressively trying to recruit influencers. You can see that the sales numbers are very low compared to the cost of services.<br /><br />Meaning, for example, they sell an ad for a blogger that cost $100, they take only a 10% cut and give the blogger $90.<br /><br />That simply doesn't create a profit earning business. After lessing off all expenses including things like staff salaries and office space rental, they are left with a loss of <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>$991,759.</b></span></span></i><br /><br /><br />But I suppose it's a good strategy to attract influencers to sign because if you give them more money, all the more they are happy! I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do because you are giving them promises you cannot fulfill... Unless your end game is to spend all your investors' money and give to bloggers?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVESZ928C-yRpODP_h8E3nfAqrLEaf16teb4K_Rl8anAq2hDdn3EKXTkTsk2DZmDkHRab6lRTVoBeAY3nm30jWEwJp8HIpGTFvtV9emZC64hUXtUMrh_c55lNfzjABJ5tTVjhb0_1kzw/s1600/jump.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVESZ928C-yRpODP_h8E3nfAqrLEaf16teb4K_Rl8anAq2hDdn3EKXTkTsk2DZmDkHRab6lRTVoBeAY3nm30jWEwJp8HIpGTFvtV9emZC64hUXtUMrh_c55lNfzjABJ5tTVjhb0_1kzw/s1600/jump.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I know the financial bits very boring so a lot of you fading off </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>and starting to play soda crush but bear with me. Here's a weird</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>photo of Vincent Ha doing a jumpshot</i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br />In 2013 they did more sales and paid off a total of $420,565 to their influencers<span style="font-size: small;">, which includes Gush Ad users.</span><br /><br />However, lessing the expenses, they were left with only $56,216 for their profits, which honestly is quite sad for a company their size.<br /><br />But this chart is the most interesting of all:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRE8_4a14ZHTLvHhf7NxIOpa8cQu1WGIm0mKzg1wbP57zGim-xsukNpxgaCWug6-ZiRTJqfIK2h5cxbPlVBK-hYJCvLqjqIPxDxSZMFbVfpxgXPtvgsa9UHU8Ge2YSjGq59PcQ5buvrc/s1600/trade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRE8_4a14ZHTLvHhf7NxIOpa8cQu1WGIm0mKzg1wbP57zGim-xsukNpxgaCWug6-ZiRTJqfIK2h5cxbPlVBK-hYJCvLqjqIPxDxSZMFbVfpxgXPtvgsa9UHU8Ge2YSjGq59PcQ5buvrc/s1600/trade.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />This is the amount of money that Gushcloud still owes their influencers and third party vendors. Why so much? Maybe because with only $16,215 in cash in their bank, it is hard to pay them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlXuZ5hmhEZUpJ4eZXfwLuVN9fRKv__cRy0B02Vl-TjUGKbwAFzabNixFtKZuCB5zj9HKfglKZvbL2zdYpBnmG5Yj2L3ETiowv2NZIBVQtmh7QgzkiZr95EFXq827VPaWTsvsQyzn0ac/s1600/influencers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlXuZ5hmhEZUpJ4eZXfwLuVN9fRKv__cRy0B02Vl-TjUGKbwAFzabNixFtKZuCB5zj9HKfglKZvbL2zdYpBnmG5Yj2L3ETiowv2NZIBVQtmh7QgzkiZr95EFXq827VPaWTsvsQyzn0ac/s1600/influencers.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>or those thinking of joining</i></div><br /><br />After this post, it is easy to see why advertisers and PR agencies should think twice about working with companies that inflate their numbers, sometimes up to 90%, just to earn a quick buck.<br /><br />But what does it mean to bloggers and influencers on social media?<br /><br />I used to dislike all Gushcloud bloggers because I automatically assumed that everyone under them must automatically be in on their... unconventional... ways and agree to using such methods.<br /><br />But after speaking to some of them, I realised that this isn't true. The bloggers and youtubers signed under them are mostly quite young - flattered to be cherry-picked to be signed, hungry for fame, naive, meek and hoping they can be the next big blogger to be sponsored a car (haha see previous post).<br /><br />Most importantly of all, they don't know the law.<br /><br />After, in my opinion, rather one-sided contracts are signed, they think that they are locked in... Whatever your agency asks you to do, you must. They own you. And it's very easy to threaten them with lawsuits, empty or otherwise, because most young kids have no legal counsel of their own to know better.<br /><br /><br />You've seen the money that Gushcloud owes their bloggers. They will possibly argue that perhaps the money was still with them because bloggers sometimes only withdraw money in a lump sum instead of regularly.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But I've heard from different sources of big name Gushcloud influencers that Gushcloud would owe them payment, for months on end.</b></span><br /><br />I only know what I heard. I don't have access to their bank accounts so I don't know if this is 100% true. But I cannot think why they would lie. Perhaps, those who are or were owed money can back me up after the post is up. And this story tallies with the financial reports.<br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This year, Gushcloud renovated their office. </b></span><br /><br />They went to source for sponsors. <b><i>OK SERIOUSLY WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO EVEN GET SPONSORED???</i></b> Hello you are not an influencer???<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxYcLgWF2TQZi3UO-g0SV5HUfvEEVUQEkDitjC7M-YKeD3sSuiu7l_4D2NZavUvmZ5Ly1uSy03lmGO1uCBHJhUEXPuQEHIN4f1Zc5Z1faQYORIyK39vbk2jDnECaaehhxW1sYVNZPbzQ/s1600/what_the_hell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxYcLgWF2TQZi3UO-g0SV5HUfvEEVUQEkDitjC7M-YKeD3sSuiu7l_4D2NZavUvmZ5Ly1uSy03lmGO1uCBHJhUEXPuQEHIN4f1Zc5Z1faQYORIyK39vbk2jDnECaaehhxW1sYVNZPbzQ/s1600/what_the_hell.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> People nowadays so shameless...</i></div><br /><br /><br />Anyway, two of the sponsors also sponsored my home renovations long ago.<br /><br />According to one of them, Gushcloud offered up posts from 3 influencers. To my horror, one of the influencers they proposed was their Accounts Manager Freda Poh. WTF??? She isn't even a blogger?? I mean, she blogs, but she isn't doing this for a livelihood and most certainly isn't popular enough to get sponsored things in exchange for her shoutouts! <br /><br />The two other proposed bloggers - one of them did up a blog entry and the other posted an instagram post.<br /><br />Since I enquired with both these bloggers and have their price list, I found out that the combined cost of what they did for the sponsor was only $450. I couldn't find Freda's post. The sponsor gave thousands in renovation work in exchange for something worth $450.<br /><br />I don't know why they agreed to sponsor, but if the bloggers' statistics (including Freda lol) are once again inflated, I don't doubt it sounded like a good deal.<br /><br />I just cannot believe that a company would skim off their renovation expenses by so buay paiseh-ly making use their bloggers to blog about it.<br /><br />It's so disgusting. <b>Then the free stuff they kio!!!</b> Fuck lah maybe the staplers and printing ink and toilet paper in their office also sponsored one. I would be SOOOO grossed out if Nuffnang did this to me!!! Thank god they don't do such things!!<br /><br />I don't know if the bloggers are paid. My guess is no. Even if they are, why the hell should Gushcloud be the ones getting the freebies? That should belong to the bloggers!<br /><br />Anyway, if you are a Gushcloud blogger and they ask you to do something for a favour, can you say no? If you aren't on good terms with them they just won't push you in future lor. You don't help them they don't help you, right? Once again, my own speculation. Gushcloud could be very impartial and fair for all I know.<br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />At the end of the day, the thing I think is the worst thing for Gushcloud influencers is that if the company does things like asking you to mask ads or inflates your stats on your behalf, it affects your credibility.</b></span></span><br /><br /><br />When you are caught masking ads, your followers think of you as dishonest. You can't gain that trust back, and it's so embarrassing if you are exposed.<br /><br />True, just because a blogger is asked to mask an ad doesn't mean he or she has to do it. But it's easy enough to convince a young blogger that it's standard industry practice and everyone else is doing it. (FYI, not true)<br /><br />When your stats are inflated, clients who have worked with you get high expectations of your results. If it doesn't tally, they simply will never work with you again, even if you leave Gushcloud in future.<br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>So now I don't dislike Gushcloud influencers anymore.</b> I just feel very <i>sorry</i> for them. Sure, some of the bloggers may share the same business strategies as their agency, but I'm guessing that a lot are simply caught in an unpleasant situation.<br /><br /><br />Goodness knows what I'll do if I were a Gushcloud influencer... I guess I'll quickly withdraw my money now and hope I get paid. Then end my contract (if you are not being properly remunerated for your work, it's enough basis to leave them) and publicly announce I'm not associated with them anymore?<br /><br /><br />If you are a Gushcloud influencer and you need legal counsel, help, or is owed money, email me. xiaxue@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3YF9rUQR95iNRIisgyLx0DhYmuIZUyXvoxuSs5V72ehGwz_XKtuJAfTh3AX6h1jzVYsnKsoyYforbA8WMFzpTUFbJz0uiq6HgFqSHnlWsGYNQb0LsXQpHGHYTjTA9zhSKRj5WVM8vxU/s1600/conclusion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3YF9rUQR95iNRIisgyLx0DhYmuIZUyXvoxuSs5V72ehGwz_XKtuJAfTh3AX6h1jzVYsnKsoyYforbA8WMFzpTUFbJz0uiq6HgFqSHnlWsGYNQb0LsXQpHGHYTjTA9zhSKRj5WVM8vxU/s1600/conclusion.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />After this entry I hope everyone can see why I feel deeply passionate about what Gushcloud is doing to my industry. Online advertising is taking over traditional advertising by storm. Many advertisers are rushing into it without real knowledge of the players in the industry.<br /><br />It's so easy for Gushcloud to win over a client from their competitors by inflating their bloggers' stats and boasting how their bloggers are more popular, more effective. They can say whatever they want about their bloggers' pageviews and add a zero to it. After the client pays a bomb for a blog advertorial, they still don't know that the stats are fake.<br /><br />The same goes for buying fake stats to inflate youtube views. Since a video on Yan Kay Kay's youtube channel gets more views than my channel or even clicknetwork's guide to life videos (rolls eyes*), they can technically charge a client the same price as I do. <br /><br />But if the stats are fake and client doesn't get any results, wouldn't he think that any youtube channel on par in popularity also isn't effective? Clients can't tell the views are bought because there is no concrete way to tell.<br /><br />All they know is that online advertising isn't effective. <i><b>They decide never to engage bloggers again, thinking it doesn't work.</b></i> And if they got misled by blogging agencies for stats, who is to say other agencies won't cheat them?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Is this fair to the rest of us in the industry who are honest?</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Is it fair to the rest of us who actually worked hard to get where we are??</i></span><br /><br />I'll most possibly get a lawyer's letter after writing this. Maybe you noticed that I kept the post more factual than emotional like my usual posts... I have to when the adversaries are so litigious. There's so much more I know and want to say, but with timid witnesses and no solid evidence I can't. I've kept quiet for too long, scared, like others I know of who don't want legal consequences even if they are telling the truth. But fuck that, I'm going ahead because this is information that should be shared. People should know. Others may not have courage, but I'll try to. Because standing up to bullies is the right thing to do.<br /><br />If you know anyone in the industry, be it in advertising or blogging or even just companies who engage social media influencers, please do share this post with them.<br /><br /><b>Update:</b> Yilin Goh has since <a href="http://www.linlovesall.blogspot.sg/" target="_blank">apologized graciously</a> for masking her ad. <br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-66898903308364291812014-12-17T11:34:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.551-08:00My New TyreQueen Car<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHM3ayzRK7yFm4pBdVunwiRJ5mIPRaSovkXdqt7vI7e2_E303TbD7KIaiv1095ddZcnLhe2u6lUF3IMJgYR6lVMnYdTp3P1j4bn9FIK_vVMc3rxKOy5I5MABgYFFibUV5VCdSe89mghFI/s1600/_B1_0543edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHM3ayzRK7yFm4pBdVunwiRJ5mIPRaSovkXdqt7vI7e2_E303TbD7KIaiv1095ddZcnLhe2u6lUF3IMJgYR6lVMnYdTp3P1j4bn9FIK_vVMc3rxKOy5I5MABgYFFibUV5VCdSe89mghFI/s1600/_B1_0543edited.jpg" height="640" width="406" /></a></div><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy to announce that I am the new ambassador for <a href="http://tyrequeen.com/" target="_blank">TyreQueen</a>!! :D :D :D</b></span></span><br /><br />This picture is from the photoshoot I did for them... The photos turned out really amazing!!<br /><br />What is TyreQueen? <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://tyrequeen.com/">TyreQueen.com</a> is an online portal for selling tyres and rims! </b></span><br /><br />They are special because at TyreQueen, you can choose from a crazy extensive range of tyres and get tyre prices up to 50% cheaper! No more getting scammed by car workshops, waiting there for a long time and paying exorbitant prices for your tyres! <br /><br />TyreQueen offers installment plans of up to 36 months for purchases above $500.<br /><br />Simply go to TyreQueen.com, compare and pick your tyres, make your purchase and select a date and time to go to any of TyreQueen's workshops. Then your tyres get installed in 30 mins while you relax in their lounge!<br /><br />If you, like me, know nothing about tyres (before I met them and got enlightened that is), there is livechat on the site that can answer all your tyre questions!<br /><br />I just want to say that I'm so very happy and honoured to be chosen as TyreQueen's ambassador. I'm not a car fanatic and neither am I sexy or pretty like you expect the race queen types to look like. I'm just... motherly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSwlRaz7fyR2822oZZvsLNfysyt2FQ3Y2jYWil8hqfgLKqg-aZ1oo_qI1Ubo2Wv_7BaUmW5b4I_TfltlAQbxDBDLFbKu4T99naNDVhI3gckE32fBAnR02sZTCcFN8FK2_UH-vHwI77NM/s1600/_B1_0739edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSwlRaz7fyR2822oZZvsLNfysyt2FQ3Y2jYWil8hqfgLKqg-aZ1oo_qI1Ubo2Wv_7BaUmW5b4I_TfltlAQbxDBDLFbKu4T99naNDVhI3gckE32fBAnR02sZTCcFN8FK2_UH-vHwI77NM/s1600/_B1_0739edited.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hi!! Motherly boh?</div><br />But tyres don't just go hand in hand with racing or speed or fancy cars... Good tyres also mean safety - safety to not only you and your passengers but other people on the road as well as pedestrians. So in that sense I guess I'm very appropriate coz I'm always shuttling my whole family and lots of friends around. Soccer mom lol!!<br /><br />Back to what I was saying... I'm very happy and honoured because the fantastic people at TyreQueen are one of the best clients I've worked with. They are SO nice. When I told them about a little scuffle Mike had on the road with a road bully (story for another day), immediately the next day they sent me two car cameras, one for Mike and one for me. O_O They really didn't have to do that.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>AND THEY SPONSORED ME A CAR!!!!!!!!!!</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpvwQEJ9RK_FWxdeAStGdbi9bxKAGO-pov7XiOdGnpJrOCigABqYEMVDXe6iZGcD37sVBJFpgYLpkStGRF_ko-ZPLzh5-6b8Xy9qxRE5_57xw4T5COzp_X1El0Jt-qJId9U-Ukf9LRqI/s1600/tq1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpvwQEJ9RK_FWxdeAStGdbi9bxKAGO-pov7XiOdGnpJrOCigABqYEMVDXe6iZGcD37sVBJFpgYLpkStGRF_ko-ZPLzh5-6b8Xy9qxRE5_57xw4T5COzp_X1El0Jt-qJId9U-Ukf9LRqI/s1600/tq1.jpg" height="536" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Say hello to my Honda Freed!!!!!</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a spacious 6 seater that fits all my family needs. So happy! I get to drive this car for a year.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPlcpTspcBWGZ6sZZI1zYzMIoq8ogVioLdhW9Shkc8RgOL8DO8a1_FfROFre7OCA-N3gyC7ZnQFiX_Ca8_p1qklcZvrk-XFXcRnPSWzCrALQd29ZKudHA5QEDyYvAntSIVKst4COhq-c/s1600/tq2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPlcpTspcBWGZ6sZZI1zYzMIoq8ogVioLdhW9Shkc8RgOL8DO8a1_FfROFre7OCA-N3gyC7ZnQFiX_Ca8_p1qklcZvrk-XFXcRnPSWzCrALQd29ZKudHA5QEDyYvAntSIVKst4COhq-c/s1600/tq2.jpg" height="536" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Front view</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66nQAmMUfjBrefbiIpuR9kzI9fM53ZtP4yDZRsF4mQv0SMTl6T8uoiuRI0pwEpvPidcol5UZhXK49M9CKkL99L_gbdx_sW0X23AQpWXFqZoCGstFlBkP9pQkSnZe6Qq3pL4RfI46maO4/s1600/image1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66nQAmMUfjBrefbiIpuR9kzI9fM53ZtP4yDZRsF4mQv0SMTl6T8uoiuRI0pwEpvPidcol5UZhXK49M9CKkL99L_gbdx_sW0X23AQpWXFqZoCGstFlBkP9pQkSnZe6Qq3pL4RfI46maO4/s1600/image1.jpeg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Two seats at the back fold up for a lot of boot space!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivD4PZp3IioLYI2npg5s7hkzBkYz8nr7NEIHE8mK6pkjJlO8dWEQ5HeeRBnndpNGWFquyOr0jHYn-LiV9G-aPVTjdhruqdUrd4cBRdbgsjWGNiadLcTUHjN73hBIrYpYXA1bplJpL1LK0/s1600/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivD4PZp3IioLYI2npg5s7hkzBkYz8nr7NEIHE8mK6pkjJlO8dWEQ5HeeRBnndpNGWFquyOr0jHYn-LiV9G-aPVTjdhruqdUrd4cBRdbgsjWGNiadLcTUHjN73hBIrYpYXA1bplJpL1LK0/s1600/image2.jpeg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dashboard</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixawWi7nACHndOQBgpDMI6AHIqvHFySNNul0TK2FjTUmf_CBZbK88dXE0DJwtTvwh5LJICd7Tyy_o93CMRTdD70Pvdnh0Xscn37fp8Bb6PFdrX3VbYsQGMZlZuNBRJoMfTL1bBLYLkJFE/s1600/tq3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixawWi7nACHndOQBgpDMI6AHIqvHFySNNul0TK2FjTUmf_CBZbK88dXE0DJwtTvwh5LJICd7Tyy_o93CMRTdD70Pvdnh0Xscn37fp8Bb6PFdrX3VbYsQGMZlZuNBRJoMfTL1bBLYLkJFE/s1600/tq3.jpg" height="640" width="508" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sliding back doors make it so easy to carry baby in and out...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheo41V6D6qxnymguXISANm6Sy5JLTjT5TlxIwmQDnZapqktxS8wismPyEW3gM7SFqnGqSJQ6UpBZa8h_OUwBpsyOfhw9rfluF56gkVYVDRfL5BVYcWEnijUT2iCvVYuoEsEITV-9tSM1Q/s1600/DSC02357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheo41V6D6qxnymguXISANm6Sy5JLTjT5TlxIwmQDnZapqktxS8wismPyEW3gM7SFqnGqSJQ6UpBZa8h_OUwBpsyOfhw9rfluF56gkVYVDRfL5BVYcWEnijUT2iCvVYuoEsEITV-9tSM1Q/s1600/DSC02357.jpg" height="640" width="616" /></a></div><br />And of course.... Brand new shiny TyreQueen Apollo tyres with gorgeous chrome rims!! TyreQueen is the sole distributor for Apollo tyres in Singapore.<br /><br />Apollo was awarded “The Tire Manufacturer of the Year” by Tire Technology International in Cologue, Germany. Apollo tyres come with a 5 Years Warranty.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Not only do I get to drive this awesome car, TyreQueen also made me the star in their TVC ad!!!! :O</b></span></span><br /><br />It is the first time I'm shooting a TVC!!!<br /><br />TyreQueen is one of the sponsors for the Primetime TV show <i>The Journey, Trilogy 2: Tumultuous Times</i>, airing till 2nd January 2015 every weekday from 9pm to 10pm! The cast is super star studded with Li Nan Xing, Joanne Peh, Felicia Chin etc!<br /><br />If you watch the show, you can catch my TVC airing!<br /><br />HERE IT IS:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/F7EL1I6qRCg" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>I LOVE THE AD!!!!</b></i></span></div><br />When I first read the script it sounded quite cheesy but it is SUPPOSED to be cheesy... in a comic strip sort of way. The end result is a really cute and memorable ad.<br /><br />To be honest I had a bit of a phobia when I first heard I had to do a TVC. I'm ok with photos because I know I can photoshop them. But you can't photoshop a video! (Or at least, not up to me to do it)<br /><br />Plus this isn't just another episode of Guide to Life... This will be seen by so many Singaporeans and aired over and over again for 2 months!!<br /><br />I was so afraid I will look ugly and fat and stumpy in it but luckily, if I might say so myself, I look quite cute in it lah!! LOLOL!!!<br /><br />TyreQueen allowed me to do my own makeup (lao tian ye boh bi) and I had a great hairstylist (see the fab hair!) and stylist there who altered my superhero costume to fit me like a glove. Coincidentally she also altered my loose glove which initially did NOT fit me like a glove. LOL (Really wanna credit them but I'm so bad with names and I think they are named Anne, Violet and Sheena but I scared I remember wrong wtf)<br /><br />Other than the appearance bit, I've experienced horrible directors who don't know what they are doing. I usually only like working with Gillian. But the team that filmed me were extremely professional - not to mention super funny. I had a great time shooting with them that day!!<br /><br />We shot from 9am to 6pm straight in front of a green screen. I had to spin, jump, leap and pretend to fly for too many times to count. All that work condensed into 30 short seconds. Totally worth it.<br /><br />It felt silly doing exaggerated actions in front of a green screen but I couldn't believe how awesome the animation turned out. O_o AND it was done in less than a week! <br /><br />The people from TyreQueen stayed with me the whole time and were super helpful and encouraging. My Nuffnang managers accompanied me and made sure I had all basic needs covered... I was so afraid I cannot act properly but everyone was so patient with me. *tears<br /><br /><br />Getting mushy here but please lah not everyday you get to be on your first TVC ok so I just wanna properly thank everyone!!!<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nZ2C6Uqncuk" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><br />Nah nah nah watch again ok? This one in Mandarin hahaha!!<br /><br />Back to TyreQueen!!<br /><br />If you want to get your tyres changed, here is why you should pick TyreQueen!<br /><br /><ul><li>1) For every 4 tyres purchased, you get FREE LIFETIME patching for the tyres, FREE tyre rotation and special price for computerized wheel alignment.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>2) TyreQueen also offers services like balancing, puncture repair, tyre rotation, car servicing, computerized wheel alignment etc.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><i><b>3) LOADS AND LOADS OF AWESOME FREEBIES!!!!!!!!!</b></i></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;">For every dollar you spend at TyreQueen, you get 1 TQ point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Use your TQ points to exchange for sooooo many freebies!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicuwOJfSOrI5tqZ_CNg2W0VI3FqzXm9ikQW7UKKUhzpvPghXpt2iMu2cU0hkNlTZ_Fg8KV9srOqflAJb2jHdUgbnVDnbzC-C_aqZe5Y489O1tPFutL3lUjsGEKPCIIqjWSpXGQ1Z9HgI/s1600/Xiaxue-TyreQueen-Freebies-Tyres-Singapore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicuwOJfSOrI5tqZ_CNg2W0VI3FqzXm9ikQW7UKKUhzpvPghXpt2iMu2cU0hkNlTZ_Fg8KV9srOqflAJb2jHdUgbnVDnbzC-C_aqZe5Y489O1tPFutL3lUjsGEKPCIIqjWSpXGQ1Z9HgI/s1600/Xiaxue-TyreQueen-Freebies-Tyres-Singapore.jpg" height="344" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowhxsdYmQxAjd97zutrnNRKseCC_JV8cyTmV9yLDRXymbZAZAGbkgsCr0KiNhiXV7lKwakU2nohloDVSpZe1RF6O21ieSpSCt2oTnizJS8RZxUw7PA9PVFdxfH-F6e-KmmFGbHkajsxY/s1600/freebie-consolidation_photopost.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowhxsdYmQxAjd97zutrnNRKseCC_JV8cyTmV9yLDRXymbZAZAGbkgsCr0KiNhiXV7lKwakU2nohloDVSpZe1RF6O21ieSpSCt2oTnizJS8RZxUw7PA9PVFdxfH-F6e-KmmFGbHkajsxY/s1600/freebie-consolidation_photopost.jpeg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GOOD RIGHT??? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The freebies include car accessories and Osim and GNC products!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">HAVEN'T FINISH THIS POST YET!!!<br /><br />You must be thinking... Getting a nice car to drive is awesome and all... <span style="font-size: large;"><b>BUT IT'S BLACK!!!</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>And boring black is totally NOT ME!!!</i></span><br /><br />You are right!!<br /><br />So, Nuffnang went to source for more sponsors to make my car really my DREAM CAR.<br /><br />What kind of car design would make me happiest?? There are a few contenders, like having the entire car blinged out in crystals (ok that one a bit ridiculous), a My Little Pony themed car, or OMG... Is it possible?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I ASKED FOR A PINEAPPLE DASH CAR.</b></span></span></div><a href="http://instagram.com/p/qL7n5-lvBJ/"><img src="http://photos-h.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-frc/t51.2885-15/10543578_675290259193575_1392965030_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i> 58k likes</i></div><br /><br />I posted this design I did on instagram some time ago and I LOVE IT!!! Even my phone's case is customized to this print and it makes me so happy!!<br /><br />The first step to achieving a Pineapple Dash car was to spray it!!!<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thank you <a href="http://www.kgcbodykit.com.sg/" target="_blank">KOH GUAN CHUA WORKSHOP</a> for the EXCELLENT spray job!!</b></span><br /><br />They sprayed the car body a really pretty shade of mint, and the rims baby pink!!! OMG!!<br /><br />Every little corner was immaculately done, with the colours super vivid and vibrant and summery, just like I wanted it!! You will see later!!<br /><br />I don't have a photo of the car with just the spraying done unfortunately because immediately after spraying it's time for STICKERS!!!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fDHPhwynEfRnz50fw_E0_S_tnf8ETAW3I5dAQKtzl1aGh0lPgUgHtS_sNjp0YeBpfAxkxBiGBwLrcujFntCjuEvIDE-zCPEOOeXa8E8yjzh3QMBoqHylcu8C6OiCt7GvT0e5ms8naE8/s1600/DSC06225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fDHPhwynEfRnz50fw_E0_S_tnf8ETAW3I5dAQKtzl1aGh0lPgUgHtS_sNjp0YeBpfAxkxBiGBwLrcujFntCjuEvIDE-zCPEOOeXa8E8yjzh3QMBoqHylcu8C6OiCt7GvT0e5ms8naE8/s1600/DSC06225.jpg" height="482" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here I am at <a href="http://dfm.com.sg/" target="_blank">DFM</a>!! </b></span></div><br />They do stickers for cars, stickers for anything, vehicle plate numbers, tees... Basically they are awesome at printing anything!!!<br /><br />And just like that, with both Koh Guan Chua and DFM's CAN DO attitude, the Pineapple Dash car was starting to materialize!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NJjMxxRUjmstI_n8AngOZaXmj8xXyVC2OltEAybwTtRq_O3ZxYB_LxIkJ7nPV3Ug5sdyr8fSqGOTuz9ZrrAbSx1jgf3cjoQdAX-6BUasxyLyhem231LZNyJlsA0Amjfk5G-Shk1M-sw/s1600/DSC06218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NJjMxxRUjmstI_n8AngOZaXmj8xXyVC2OltEAybwTtRq_O3ZxYB_LxIkJ7nPV3Ug5sdyr8fSqGOTuz9ZrrAbSx1jgf3cjoQdAX-6BUasxyLyhem231LZNyJlsA0Amjfk5G-Shk1M-sw/s1600/DSC06218.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />OMG! So big the sticker heads!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifktLM4ZjCDPeiu83Hl98rvoCpGSAJkqt3QpJX5D8dvZHnVFSrmG5GxmdnK5z1oISGsQWwKODVg-ytWrM2UCgylALflwwIsVpZ6bip3FoI_E6ugabY4THH0Y9hfk9ABhFuJPAFFiArbvo/s1600/DSC06204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifktLM4ZjCDPeiu83Hl98rvoCpGSAJkqt3QpJX5D8dvZHnVFSrmG5GxmdnK5z1oISGsQWwKODVg-ytWrM2UCgylALflwwIsVpZ6bip3FoI_E6ugabY4THH0Y9hfk9ABhFuJPAFFiArbvo/s1600/DSC06204.jpg" height="516" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's boss Alvin sticking stickers on my freshly sprayed Honda Freed!!!! OMG IT'S SO BLOODY CUTE CANNOT TAKE IT GONNA PUKE RAINBOWS!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Final product:</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMZLcRMhl5J4nzsRoQHeUiP0-kDs_QihzhbM9xIV7COvyrnwoM9NyNN_ekt92heEZ2YfjXPrvUHOmiN4eQ3PM_XcjH9TE0l8HyKmuudtOWGzFOx9iMTZJEjuh0TenR39jEdVF7R0_ZZk/s1600/DSC07087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMZLcRMhl5J4nzsRoQHeUiP0-kDs_QihzhbM9xIV7COvyrnwoM9NyNN_ekt92heEZ2YfjXPrvUHOmiN4eQ3PM_XcjH9TE0l8HyKmuudtOWGzFOx9iMTZJEjuh0TenR39jEdVF7R0_ZZk/s1600/DSC07087.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>AHHHH!!!</i></b></span></div><br />I wanted a repeated pattern of Pineapple Dash all over the car but Alvin said most people don't like slicing portraits since it's considered bad luck. So none of the Dash photos can be sliced which means it won't look so pattern-like.<br /><br />But all restrictions considered I think Alvin did a fantastic job aligning the stickers!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!<br /><br />AND THE COLOURS!!!! Those are my two favourite colours! I didn't opt for the body to be pink (which seems very predictable of me) because I thought mint matched the pineapple pattern more. Besides... Sometimes Mike might drive the car so try to keep it a BIT less ludicrous for him. LOL<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkGvYLrNs1N8r-pMh5gzYkvufDAj8eDKmxunfogz2meSj3vHvdhLb2ZsfIgP7Ts9q1HT0LVukiN1xPDnoplzeTkofHakOuow2Y1jf-5WuwqRyQwn1sbRV887u6DIsn0v3Bcm6ge8P3bo/s1600/DSC07084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkGvYLrNs1N8r-pMh5gzYkvufDAj8eDKmxunfogz2meSj3vHvdhLb2ZsfIgP7Ts9q1HT0LVukiN1xPDnoplzeTkofHakOuow2Y1jf-5WuwqRyQwn1sbRV887u6DIsn0v3Bcm6ge8P3bo/s1600/DSC07084.jpg" height="640" width="586" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Front!!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Really got people hashtagging the car already, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you can go see on twitter and instagram!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlMSApIQqKJHjZxP0Ys4e5Q0-5qFQmhNx6NeLmbYQ2FXaJ1W16c7x7Zo2861nPeQDBoWl0ZBozDqHKmr1oH0YEEn3Jo_dVOKYq4M83LHGhe0zXkF-pK_BxJA65zMFdoBG_4olARx-K4Y/s1600/DSC07104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlMSApIQqKJHjZxP0Ys4e5Q0-5qFQmhNx6NeLmbYQ2FXaJ1W16c7x7Zo2861nPeQDBoWl0ZBozDqHKmr1oH0YEEn3Jo_dVOKYq4M83LHGhe0zXkF-pK_BxJA65zMFdoBG_4olARx-K4Y/s1600/DSC07104.jpg" height="640" width="582" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please hashtag #xiaxuecar if you </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>spot my super cute car!! :D</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HFSlgVd9rhef4vQppeNb7P96nFCNoZFw2FQUf53twXPi5XTEZh_ZWTcnmvsXDRqyOUn1I4v2c6UW-7bpNNVG5hOqrG3ORXny65u1YvVfl-tBtdEKplw13GbWl4IX5wyw5YNtVBk2sd8/s1600/DSC07089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HFSlgVd9rhef4vQppeNb7P96nFCNoZFw2FQUf53twXPi5XTEZh_ZWTcnmvsXDRqyOUn1I4v2c6UW-7bpNNVG5hOqrG3ORXny65u1YvVfl-tBtdEKplw13GbWl4IX5wyw5YNtVBk2sd8/s1600/DSC07089.jpg" height="458" width="640" /></a></div><br />Other side...<br /><br />In case you are wondering, the window says "24HR 360<span class="st">° Camera surveillance" - I installed the security cameras because I think people will try to peel off my Dash stickers! Actually it is very hard to peel off but in case of haters trying to scratch the car also lah... Don't get any ideas you will go to jail and get caned like Michael Fay ok!</span><br /><span class="st"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jx_gBf0_hyt_w62EOkHkiCBfCAuaWtJSXKyBnlbk1JorVFfDFAZA2qvThKzcUPjpr4e2FGhLOzK5B52AqQGZDVwYIQGo4rHGjjiyB9a9lZZn5KOdUnRHcV7hXzdg_PZq95_5yZR47Uw/s1600/DSC07118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jx_gBf0_hyt_w62EOkHkiCBfCAuaWtJSXKyBnlbk1JorVFfDFAZA2qvThKzcUPjpr4e2FGhLOzK5B52AqQGZDVwYIQGo4rHGjjiyB9a9lZZn5KOdUnRHcV7hXzdg_PZq95_5yZR47Uw/s1600/DSC07118.jpg" height="478" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi8AITvR5_8jd4ryJGOJ1Wd8MfZPpcZjLqnsEPZslN02895I-Mma4CLDAK6d46bq-16YN3y3QlBzMQCS7npGKDKstee8XnztbAet7TJnzggnovslp29_o60fhuIHwWOQ5BvOu8w-N1tY/s1600/DSC07092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi8AITvR5_8jd4ryJGOJ1Wd8MfZPpcZjLqnsEPZslN02895I-Mma4CLDAK6d46bq-16YN3y3QlBzMQCS7npGKDKstee8XnztbAet7TJnzggnovslp29_o60fhuIHwWOQ5BvOu8w-N1tY/s1600/DSC07092.jpg" height="608" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The back is so cute also :D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2o60FZmtZoVAbYXuuggC20_jp1Su1iW-mqhKdlGZGp4ujhFsIq_wn01Pia2KMCdXE_FHc824T2NyITVX4J5CsR2YNZYd4f-l2Kp2rAMQ4LdkKtseAVYt7QH7kj4wBJLK71sQiDNCq3Y/s1600/DSC07119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2o60FZmtZoVAbYXuuggC20_jp1Su1iW-mqhKdlGZGp4ujhFsIq_wn01Pia2KMCdXE_FHc824T2NyITVX4J5CsR2YNZYd4f-l2Kp2rAMQ4LdkKtseAVYt7QH7kj4wBJLK71sQiDNCq3Y/s1600/DSC07119.jpg" height="508" width="640" /></a></div><br />I am so in love with my car :D :D :D<br /><br />I keep getting a lot of friendly waves and smiles from other drivers on the road too!! :D<br /><br />And in case you are wondering, Dash is very intrigued by the car!!<br /><br />That day he told me "Let's go ride in the Pineapple Dash car." LOL!!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok end the entry with a sibeh hot photo of me lol check it out:</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSpzurpJU-K-_Pf7fUbELclIvMkDE2uRvj94z4ZnNin_0zef4pHyTyxfMbwLcp7H9G7kcpB1eU2VvgecgjTgdn_L7wShcTSWPi3zrnf9nBQBWsztTuh30OF6R98o0Jbo1EZYLPd_53KQ/s1600/_B1_0539edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSpzurpJU-K-_Pf7fUbELclIvMkDE2uRvj94z4ZnNin_0zef4pHyTyxfMbwLcp7H9G7kcpB1eU2VvgecgjTgdn_L7wShcTSWPi3zrnf9nBQBWsztTuh30OF6R98o0Jbo1EZYLPd_53KQ/s1600/_B1_0539edited.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">#AllPhotoshopNia</div><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tyrequeen" target="_blank">TyreQueen's facebook page!! </a></b></span></span><br /><br />PLEASE GO LIKE FOR MORE DEALS!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KGC.Workshop" target="_blank">Koh Guan Chua's facebook page!!</a></b></span><br /><br />Please go spray your car Singapore has too many boring cars!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DFM.PTE.LTD?sk=wall" target="_blank">DFM's facebook page!!</a></b></span><br /><br />Please go like for Sticky fun!! <br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-82706155463922634812014-12-12T00:56:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.593-08:00ORRO made my friends happy<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br />So this might just be the best advertorial ever.<br /><br />Some time ago I did my <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/05/orro-name-that-changed-diamond.html" target="_blank">first blog entry for ORRO</a>, where I was a very very happy girl and got a fully customised 18k white gold diamond stimulant ring, a necklace and matching earrings!<br /><br />Although it is a lab made diamond stimulant, its shine and sparkle doesn't lose out to that of a real naturally mined diamond!<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X1j6G5XzenMUNGFwjx5BTif-CMwV9aGahD6_KRsg-hIBcXtFrQ-RhRAcm_WSW8h6MxFPxh2etn9-owiwcLy68f8kmMxHHwQjEaLmMQbQAGl6l4_ZtQ0Zu7kFpdpPdDQ5yR2NZRU6-hY/s1600/wendywear72.jpg" /><br />ORRO's diamond stimulant above and my engagement ring below (naturally mined diamond) <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>And now, ORRO told me I can choose Christmas gifts for my friends and family!!!!</b></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9NtGdcRZVk65Sr6V4fEDWMY8WVbiK2WeU-AzI1Mt7tmhDUjYexxpdk2530K-whh2-cPXw_p0LsiYKYFT98KKevF3d4rYXty-OXnxoXFEvBoXt1ijIg9AE95nPLDqkRI8F6FxCt3Anhc/s1600/DSC06178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9NtGdcRZVk65Sr6V4fEDWMY8WVbiK2WeU-AzI1Mt7tmhDUjYexxpdk2530K-whh2-cPXw_p0LsiYKYFT98KKevF3d4rYXty-OXnxoXFEvBoXt1ijIg9AE95nPLDqkRI8F6FxCt3Anhc/s1600/DSC06178.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />OMG!!!! SO NICE!!!<br /><br />A bit paiseh to take too many things lah so I just got stuff for my mom, my mother-in-law and my blogger friends coz know they won't mind me snapping pics of them for this entry.<br /><br />Anyway, a little more about ORRO first, in case you don't know who they are!<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ORRO does fine jewellery, but instead of setting naturally mined diamonds, they use lab grown diamond simulants which are completely indistinguishable with the naked eye.</b></span><br /><br /><br />There are two types of diamond simulants they provide:<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>ORRO’s Premium Master Cut Diamond Simulants </b></span></span>– a hand-cut and hand polished lab-grown diamond simulant that is painstakingly cut and polished to precision by their master cutters in their in-house workshop facility.<br /><br />Master Cut Diamond Simulants are set only on their solid 18K yellow/white/rose gold or pure platinum pieces. Price start from <u>$435.</u><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>ORRO’s Superior Cut Diamond Simulants</b></span></span> – a machine-cut and hand polished lab-grown diamond simulant that's created in a manner whereby every facet of the stone is cut to precision and adheres to the industry's most stringent diamond cutting standards.<br /><br />Superior Cut Diamond Simulants are set on their platinum vermeil (sterling silver) pieces. Prices start from <u>$145. </u> <br /><br />The last time round my customized ring was 18k white gold. But today I want to talk about the Platinum Vermeil range... The prices are much more affordable then the 18k gold range and will make<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b> fantastic Christmas presents!!!</b></i></span></span><br /><br />Without further ado, here's what my happy friends and family chose!!<br /><br />Actually... They didn't personally go down to the store to pick the items. They actually just told me a rough idea of what they wanted (via very lengthy whatsapp messages) and I chose the stuff!<br /><br />Everything is customized to their sizes!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XgpUHhkcGHDl_2fHL7trat-rMagQxkYPYTVQ8szmDEPf1Oaxgu6iHYR81ov9LlzrPIMvwvy9o2w-raGTaB2NmQoftJPDWVtmtKWUhWB1jltHX96uiLv6W101lPQXSnAwuATdBhAmxcs/s1600/DSC06160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XgpUHhkcGHDl_2fHL7trat-rMagQxkYPYTVQ8szmDEPf1Oaxgu6iHYR81ov9LlzrPIMvwvy9o2w-raGTaB2NmQoftJPDWVtmtKWUhWB1jltHX96uiLv6W101lPQXSnAwuATdBhAmxcs/s1600/DSC06160.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SO HIGH SEEING SO MANY ORRO BOXES!!!</b></span></i></div><br /><br />ORRO jewellery comes in these gorgeous sleek and plush piano black jewellery boxes... Great presentation for a gift.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GIFT FOR MOMO:</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJjWTdqrFWquyBgoQ0waxeRKbEij5AD4YxbyzcMBh3d4phH-_4Sb6JzIpUbpQVhC1RGfCgvSq1y7jVl5l0V-PDmtbvK6hMSt5GKmEJ_CtNCUTmIdkcXf_S_p7r5YyE4EABBwDYYamhsQ/s1600/42002_a1_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJjWTdqrFWquyBgoQ0waxeRKbEij5AD4YxbyzcMBh3d4phH-_4Sb6JzIpUbpQVhC1RGfCgvSq1y7jVl5l0V-PDmtbvK6hMSt5GKmEJ_CtNCUTmIdkcXf_S_p7r5YyE4EABBwDYYamhsQ/s1600/42002_a1_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXkMSJ5hdV7dD15-TOa1GuXCWv7E-BuWXJSvD49dWSSnlDy2YYr6aK2Nadru0NEYK_L2hkkSL8SXDXbyv8EP9u0sSUuwtkMKBgZubdEE81fawe8nkrFPKotLwHr52DswxukmTq2croI0/s1600/42002_b_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXkMSJ5hdV7dD15-TOa1GuXCWv7E-BuWXJSvD49dWSSnlDy2YYr6aK2Nadru0NEYK_L2hkkSL8SXDXbyv8EP9u0sSUuwtkMKBgZubdEE81fawe8nkrFPKotLwHr52DswxukmTq2croI0/s1600/42002_b_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />My mom wanted a sparkly bracelet that she can wear on a daily basis. For some reason I feel this design screamed her (maybe somewhere in my childhood subconscious I saw her wear something similar?). Best of all it also came with a matching earring!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_mjDo5SO1XMFk8uMpSAO37myf_k5Fx_67N3iAxu1a9HCi7agOTceyMihH2ErqwfDaPu7rtwqfgrGfFNdzWE4lg39ufvlzSW3FqBx0DCA0BFUwj_Hyjsk6G_VNx5YjHJwoQKZgQZ2juA/s1600/DSC05984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_mjDo5SO1XMFk8uMpSAO37myf_k5Fx_67N3iAxu1a9HCi7agOTceyMihH2ErqwfDaPu7rtwqfgrGfFNdzWE4lg39ufvlzSW3FqBx0DCA0BFUwj_Hyjsk6G_VNx5YjHJwoQKZgQZ2juA/s1600/DSC05984.jpg" /></a></div><br />She's so happy!!! She's wearing her matching ORRO earrings. <a href="http://www.orro.com/earrings/orro-completely-bazel-set-loop-earrings-medium-/prod_38004.html#" target="_blank">ORRO Completely Bazel Set Loop Earrings.</a><br /><br />It's a great size, comfortable enough to wear daily and even to sleep...<br /><br />Actually ORRO is a great gift idea for moms/mother in laws... They all love sparkly stuff but most aunties don't want to wear real diamonds because of fear of losing them!! Now they can have fine jewellery but not waste away their pieces in a safe.<br /><br />(Ahem not that ORRO isn't trendy but middle aged women are like magpies.) <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlN8VrWKTWVLPrvNQtcZK87tONbn11THdbEl1HDQRhfIX0PeFnuGXB36GjKmYv0l_75QX_kdqwRNFuRLodg3sKu-Ersp-xhtDMztJU5ypTFCuzZo1WW7wKA84EjCKUPrFgEYDb5C9uo4A/s1600/DSC05989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlN8VrWKTWVLPrvNQtcZK87tONbn11THdbEl1HDQRhfIX0PeFnuGXB36GjKmYv0l_75QX_kdqwRNFuRLodg3sKu-Ersp-xhtDMztJU5ypTFCuzZo1WW7wKA84EjCKUPrFgEYDb5C9uo4A/s1600/DSC05989.jpg" /></a></div><br />LOL See how happy she is??<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUT9LTuDYaNhc0B8-MN8QegS9h7Vli0NintecWzdt74CuWdXbfOxpI5QbV7ES6xs3aw3IuJ63VGLEhLTbwtkj0BxyTRU4EZDpKlEECjEO-WUTzCHeC-XTceNoJw63C9Smu1K66DDN64w/s1600/DSC05994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUT9LTuDYaNhc0B8-MN8QegS9h7Vli0NintecWzdt74CuWdXbfOxpI5QbV7ES6xs3aw3IuJ63VGLEhLTbwtkj0BxyTRU4EZDpKlEECjEO-WUTzCHeC-XTceNoJw63C9Smu1K66DDN64w/s1600/DSC05994.jpg" /></a></div><br />Her bracelet - the <a href="http://www.orro.com/bracelets/orro-beloved-charmed-bracelet/prod_42002.html#" target="_blank">ORRO Beloved Charm Bracelet</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2RJT-Qo8C_4-J2qlWWgulWCEgnsr8NXxdBdLsqLixpBh-SwCr9roBIJYKjpjqIsAoBiWacFP4onmiS6Szo3698i7EMGLYoOB_IUNAC1iJ5LtYr6lzm1FxPLLNHAru5xZuQa4H-BX64c/s1600/DSC05998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2RJT-Qo8C_4-J2qlWWgulWCEgnsr8NXxdBdLsqLixpBh-SwCr9roBIJYKjpjqIsAoBiWacFP4onmiS6Szo3698i7EMGLYoOB_IUNAC1iJ5LtYr6lzm1FxPLLNHAru5xZuQa4H-BX64c/s1600/DSC05998.jpg" /></a></div><br />She was so pleased she said she will cook more food for me. LOL!!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">GIFT FOR MY MOTHER-IN-LAW:</span></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKWGh2zFDfdrvUE-vhg7Zva3TfNE3m21FMQjZt3DEN6fecZx9-EkBNpL6V4A4sHMtDt7WHLIgq_9Xlc_P-zQtPVKH08vDzB3VD20wGazzt7nctOWsaWi6bP8tkV80ru_hE9sQLWa5Zc4/s1600/22014_a_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKWGh2zFDfdrvUE-vhg7Zva3TfNE3m21FMQjZt3DEN6fecZx9-EkBNpL6V4A4sHMtDt7WHLIgq_9Xlc_P-zQtPVKH08vDzB3VD20wGazzt7nctOWsaWi6bP8tkV80ru_hE9sQLWa5Zc4/s1600/22014_a_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky2LVmyyPElEnNfm_fYGvmjSG63tASuPtT4J1wk5GdoYSf5niMc6cY3_klg_CsDqYl17Hk6uKaVMyIhWw2zzu0IAJKj3gSLpTzT9LebSuoZsSenqIjGTfywxmBxSZkAryRih_0LDdZw0/s1600/22014_b_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky2LVmyyPElEnNfm_fYGvmjSG63tASuPtT4J1wk5GdoYSf5niMc6cY3_klg_CsDqYl17Hk6uKaVMyIhWw2zzu0IAJKj3gSLpTzT9LebSuoZsSenqIjGTfywxmBxSZkAryRih_0LDdZw0/s1600/22014_b_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br />I was told this is a very popular new ORRO design and I immediately though of my mom-in-law Ann! It's a cross made out of heart diamonds and it's so sparkly. She rarely ever spends money on herself so I hope new jewellery will make her happy!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIFT FOR SOPHIE:</span></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6YIDZc0teFxnKLBpP2su_Di0A00DELEwb2Mvh8FLjHbtXjBqzISissKWyNEF9PQQfsXFgwmEQg4Z1dYm2z5bH_2P6OMkXVb5WGB0DTRSL5Dk6ZpxBnWUhNe5uR4iHVXi41jTNUif1MY/s1600/31008_a_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6YIDZc0teFxnKLBpP2su_Di0A00DELEwb2Mvh8FLjHbtXjBqzISissKWyNEF9PQQfsXFgwmEQg4Z1dYm2z5bH_2P6OMkXVb5WGB0DTRSL5Dk6ZpxBnWUhNe5uR4iHVXi41jTNUif1MY/s1600/31008_a_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7pkZKE76pzzfZZL0UMPB1n_DNMkE8CLe4-rXc3GCg40TP8MVuQo7awAx2x3bHHMAYRbg2-cI1vP4JKNxhlG9V8N1bTcQdDFrJpIMQkCZqZBI26dUYmrVgLhOBjdXAK66vMnsAwlPbH4/s1600/31008_c_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7pkZKE76pzzfZZL0UMPB1n_DNMkE8CLe4-rXc3GCg40TP8MVuQo7awAx2x3bHHMAYRbg2-cI1vP4JKNxhlG9V8N1bTcQdDFrJpIMQkCZqZBI26dUYmrVgLhOBjdXAK66vMnsAwlPbH4/s1600/31008_c_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br />Sophie wanted solitaire earrings that are subtle enough for work, so I told her to get these!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.orro.com/earrings/orro-hearts-all-over-the-world-earrings-0-50ct-stone-each-side-/prod_31008.html#" target="_blank">ORRO Hearts All Over The World Earrings</a>!<br /><br />I've always loved (pun intended) ORRO's signature heart prongs!!<br /><br />Solitaire earrings need not be boring! Now comes with a twist!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hCVNYRJroN9viOBFlQ1BB_ARzidfIffoLv4lmzq6lqJ2AaX3n89hAZ13XYJjRDpbv4fxgrFSpqhwLK15EyZJicmPP82dOKRSKN_PLBxh5pTqtLESGFeGStD0o4XeJIQA6WeKgvHBhqs/s1600/CIMG3485e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hCVNYRJroN9viOBFlQ1BB_ARzidfIffoLv4lmzq6lqJ2AaX3n89hAZ13XYJjRDpbv4fxgrFSpqhwLK15EyZJicmPP82dOKRSKN_PLBxh5pTqtLESGFeGStD0o4XeJIQA6WeKgvHBhqs/s1600/CIMG3485e.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ok can't really see the earrings but here's a super pretty photo of Sophie.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>GIFT FOR QIUQIU:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMagdm507VaInvOarehndZe2OyPGD52tAe6kWmQU83CV1Tp5R-G0qJ2678Si-Gd2fpO3Ldi_E9hQsdKHzHeuDiOfaaI3FNBv-UD4nsv67B6x-zDpi86TojnEhU8W9A0TAhy009_VHcn0/s1600/DSC06148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMagdm507VaInvOarehndZe2OyPGD52tAe6kWmQU83CV1Tp5R-G0qJ2678Si-Gd2fpO3Ldi_E9hQsdKHzHeuDiOfaaI3FNBv-UD4nsv67B6x-zDpi86TojnEhU8W9A0TAhy009_VHcn0/s1600/DSC06148.jpg" /></a></div><br />Qiuqiu said she saw <a href="http://www.orro.com/bracelets/orro-chain-of-love-bracelet/prod_42001.html" target="_blank">this heart bracelet</a> design on ORRO's website and was in love with it. But that design only had one heart on it.<br /><br />I saw this multiple heart version in the store (it's not on the website) and she said she likes this even better!!<br /><br />(Btw their store has a much wider range of designs than online so be sure to drop by!) <br /><br />It's so bloody cute! I must admit I was super tempted to ask if I can get one for myself too!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpORvGW1sBKZYtO9Bi1dRrDkWMnTsp74V2OCGSJXR7N0ldfER0rsSa8eYb2MMK2vRm7Vhz7xHLa1-je1ZCH1YjOUlcKJK6ubhM3e0PHUOVYMGCHinjx186eJwMljQRwYaCF0AOYGeuV4/s1600/CIMG3518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpORvGW1sBKZYtO9Bi1dRrDkWMnTsp74V2OCGSJXR7N0ldfER0rsSa8eYb2MMK2vRm7Vhz7xHLa1-je1ZCH1YjOUlcKJK6ubhM3e0PHUOVYMGCHinjx186eJwMljQRwYaCF0AOYGeuV4/s1600/CIMG3518.jpg" /></a></div><br />She said she will treasure it very much coz usually she damn budget so she will never splurge so much on herself.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GIFT FOR YUTAKI:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6XtPpsGlIe7D8ccTSebGYyhIsZ9rMGLiFQ5gWUiyFCy6CZSaqxVNh73-mAqhNX_JKgrSHo_xuNj40jqv32Vgh7iMo4IYntDwT-XZr_Rtb5imG38RjlznmAiw9YW-uqaOF0dK7vZbnyA/s1600/18005_a_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6XtPpsGlIe7D8ccTSebGYyhIsZ9rMGLiFQ5gWUiyFCy6CZSaqxVNh73-mAqhNX_JKgrSHo_xuNj40jqv32Vgh7iMo4IYntDwT-XZr_Rtb5imG38RjlznmAiw9YW-uqaOF0dK7vZbnyA/s1600/18005_a_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtw9Cxl2LhshQqpgJb_ZVFbIUSJLfxx86YkjoHeHBcgZDOPtvJiJjbTxtv49AQDkR21DVMQLOgB2h_JjdwTI-OqMcVRfCi-BMD4Hv2W3tcXqoTWw9B1PE6MtEe718Ic0zyhwmVjXQscw/s1600/18005_b_640x640_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtw9Cxl2LhshQqpgJb_ZVFbIUSJLfxx86YkjoHeHBcgZDOPtvJiJjbTxtv49AQDkR21DVMQLOgB2h_JjdwTI-OqMcVRfCi-BMD4Hv2W3tcXqoTWw9B1PE6MtEe718Ic0zyhwmVjXQscw/s1600/18005_b_640x640_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /> I thought it would be hard finding a gift for a guy at ORRO but they have men's stuff too!<br /><br />Yutaki chose this unisex <a href="http://www.orro.com/rings/orro-three-line-paved-ring-band/prod_18005.html#" target="_blank">Three-Line Paved Ring Band</a>. Very classy!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclupIlfpjBfkmwz0Vi5BPFDdB67FfBikpQXADGPkSFGS9BDw63n239pFhYiLWrkves4yLwwwTNvcyrWzfF5trQBPseCyVpHIwGAJC5pSz402JuxKAfT7QyT0j-LnQzVDvheUbiAN_Xy0/s1600/CIMG3511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclupIlfpjBfkmwz0Vi5BPFDdB67FfBikpQXADGPkSFGS9BDw63n239pFhYiLWrkves4yLwwwTNvcyrWzfF5trQBPseCyVpHIwGAJC5pSz402JuxKAfT7QyT0j-LnQzVDvheUbiAN_Xy0/s1600/CIMG3511.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldklFIFtgbxQENHGHab0KgO8_m02ejZwS2RiE-k5b_sv1hjMBEQhoII9Z3p2r-WWjCtQ-K7GqrJ2xX1iJ7E9pboFcIh7fSL85Pj-51qGQe7Ic0Zt93YVR9VZKNh_0lYz-Xf0z6Pu6d3I/s1600/CIMG3550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldklFIFtgbxQENHGHab0KgO8_m02ejZwS2RiE-k5b_sv1hjMBEQhoII9Z3p2r-WWjCtQ-K7GqrJ2xX1iJ7E9pboFcIh7fSL85Pj-51qGQe7Ic0Zt93YVR9VZKNh_0lYz-Xf0z6Pu6d3I/s1600/CIMG3550.jpg" /></a></div><br /> It fits his index finger exactly right because it's custom made to his size!!<br /><br />Erm ok fine besides picking stuff for my friends and family I also got something for myself!!<br /><br />Sorry lah I couldn't resist!!! I was looking at a ring longingly and ORRO said I can go ahead so I did. LOL!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GIFT FOR YOURS TRULY:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TYNsLgfm7Zj-UpS7gvUeyKweUYLxi9lsmZwUwOWXZGuF_8A3jG5KL8Cly6JhrR_OjnFX9KYJaUCATY2cXPtOgB1XAbuhdJrqdG7o569snlt0qU707m3bUQws9f-uwR8S1wqs7bApk7o/s1600/19093_d_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TYNsLgfm7Zj-UpS7gvUeyKweUYLxi9lsmZwUwOWXZGuF_8A3jG5KL8Cly6JhrR_OjnFX9KYJaUCATY2cXPtOgB1XAbuhdJrqdG7o569snlt0qU707m3bUQws9f-uwR8S1wqs7bApk7o/s1600/19093_d_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKw-1yooAe1xZlSqaoIKJfWfrgnjBhXRc9_FvASk0rb1R7F9G0R2KcoZxjUMTLXCfHZKadPJ4d-y2PFsCJYgpke91WILUXBpwgHFxVALi2UQH8uiyU2PVfenx7Xf_mS-x7ce11dleNyI/s1600/19093_c_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKw-1yooAe1xZlSqaoIKJfWfrgnjBhXRc9_FvASk0rb1R7F9G0R2KcoZxjUMTLXCfHZKadPJ4d-y2PFsCJYgpke91WILUXBpwgHFxVALi2UQH8uiyU2PVfenx7Xf_mS-x7ce11dleNyI/s1600/19093_c_640x640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's the <a href="http://www.orro.com/rings/orro-perfect-reflection-ring/prod_19093.html#" target="_blank">ORRO Perfect Reflection Ring</a>!</span><br /><br />Talk about super adorable! It looks like a normal solitaire ring from top view but from the sides it looks like a ribbon. :D<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8GJ5vv-b-aUaxLwbA0dWlQrbKQj7N4CLbupWxFStwY_9ZqOrSlV39E7Eh5iYkz0V70ZZsvvSuAHhCTyjwfAZwH58uMUWRqxqssPfKGv8eClMEwnCbhaCzCumHUzZCJ8BNMFf30BggyE/s1600/DSC06010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8GJ5vv-b-aUaxLwbA0dWlQrbKQj7N4CLbupWxFStwY_9ZqOrSlV39E7Eh5iYkz0V70ZZsvvSuAHhCTyjwfAZwH58uMUWRqxqssPfKGv8eClMEwnCbhaCzCumHUzZCJ8BNMFf30BggyE/s1600/DSC06010.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here it is on my finger!! Diamond encrusted from every angle. The photos simply cannot do justice to the shine and sparkle!<br /><br />Best thing I like about this ring is that it has no sharp edges so I don't have to be scared of scratching Dash when wearing it. I've not taken it off since I got it!! LOVE IT SO MUCH!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYKAs2BHGEr4ZjDq0WfR9Fk61BnvdW6IAJ6Qkzg7VSCYjtNTc4h8XUhH5_9XHkw5-A9RcpB4wPSg6lCEdv975xaGnAq4Wat21bavi-j5eKvFr7s2_TO0RHOid9_ir09zuJCvsIUImT5o/s1600/CIMG3492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYKAs2BHGEr4ZjDq0WfR9Fk61BnvdW6IAJ6Qkzg7VSCYjtNTc4h8XUhH5_9XHkw5-A9RcpB4wPSg6lCEdv975xaGnAq4Wat21bavi-j5eKvFr7s2_TO0RHOid9_ir09zuJCvsIUImT5o/s1600/CIMG3492.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I took out the ring light in the living room the day the bloggers came over to collect their gifts so we all took pics together!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0TW701l4csq8otU7QQBzhJNZnD7rSaThLq-aizLUdtnYBAwIhhXrwZtp8PEqByQ5A9ij2LlHYeKOBVH5YWXeNQ9W5aknb31rm3o4koQSYQQE2Td_hpQUR7hngmNi42MrzMlMX61g06k/s1600/P1130230e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0TW701l4csq8otU7QQBzhJNZnD7rSaThLq-aizLUdtnYBAwIhhXrwZtp8PEqByQ5A9ij2LlHYeKOBVH5YWXeNQ9W5aknb31rm3o4koQSYQQE2Td_hpQUR7hngmNi42MrzMlMX61g06k/s1600/P1130230e.jpg" /></a></div><br />LOL this is the test shot. I was supposed to sit beside Sophie. Anyhow snap also they all are prepared for it. -_- Vain bloggers...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK7GggY3iM0HMCi4fczjRPolEJymMW8gjHce3eu4Zy_YBMb5baFtX8M-77Hwj9FiOwxVQdESr37PUqZN7U5k_t8iu8umw6I1hnpp6OM5mnj4iMfwxgvb8Eac0YXlh85eb7_uJ4YtPw2E/s1600/CIMG3478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK7GggY3iM0HMCi4fczjRPolEJymMW8gjHce3eu4Zy_YBMb5baFtX8M-77Hwj9FiOwxVQdESr37PUqZN7U5k_t8iu8umw6I1hnpp6OM5mnj4iMfwxgvb8Eac0YXlh85eb7_uJ4YtPw2E/s1600/CIMG3478.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOmaskEJEdPAE9JUdSuSkfCaVz-H_dqqshBItXKyOUY7LnK8oKWDuWBf4X4ZtKX_3zMaXOkUU1c8r8ZUNRfmfqzwTY4FWBKuc430fMZiALTPJt9zK7y8shZgd6axOjCjzs_mPPlGF-Rk/s1600/P1130242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOmaskEJEdPAE9JUdSuSkfCaVz-H_dqqshBItXKyOUY7LnK8oKWDuWBf4X4ZtKX_3zMaXOkUU1c8r8ZUNRfmfqzwTY4FWBKuc430fMZiALTPJt9zK7y8shZgd6axOjCjzs_mPPlGF-Rk/s1600/P1130242.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEN5E1gC18PmL1x1zhtHeZHNwV1G3vu9in3T-PaMR9qfA_oa4H3E9LMwonIa1Gl3u8uT8_vwvwHUteHw2FghyqotBMYkpkFs_t55-WRvvbO3NZR4OsvwIrnDFfsQs1lOJd5rcHnITmg9w/s1600/CIMG3533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEN5E1gC18PmL1x1zhtHeZHNwV1G3vu9in3T-PaMR9qfA_oa4H3E9LMwonIa1Gl3u8uT8_vwvwHUteHw2FghyqotBMYkpkFs_t55-WRvvbO3NZR4OsvwIrnDFfsQs1lOJd5rcHnITmg9w/s1600/CIMG3533.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEGVbfKm0X5jKaDeBa_Zd40YegVOO9Jhcv9X5poXjTHxOjJK9O9EnuYiRF965IagLV_tbB9eXVxcIX-vYbvF7OxR6MbzkKcv55oB96eXpL7dxlU88MK_T_zOGMOUHgOfk0AaXxAqJZSo/s1600/CIMG3504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEGVbfKm0X5jKaDeBa_Zd40YegVOO9Jhcv9X5poXjTHxOjJK9O9EnuYiRF965IagLV_tbB9eXVxcIX-vYbvF7OxR6MbzkKcv55oB96eXpL7dxlU88MK_T_zOGMOUHgOfk0AaXxAqJZSo/s1600/CIMG3504.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ok finished with the camwhoring shots!!<br /><br />ORRO's showroom is at #02-09 of Pacific Plaza. Pacific Plaza is just beside Shaw Centre and 5 mins from Orchard MRT!!<br /><br />And they have a newly opened outlet now at Orchard Gateway!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KnxkoIxeRiMqLmmt8UPZjfjD_e8IO_U2q6lYP_Sh6BrK6flO5xZtLEdVksMdyZZm_ek9geyKLAErzkSaxxVbYR7RpNCRFEylh5uLrO39A2ewmybKj9ydK9oE_vxwYrO5UK-x6ogtHW0/s1600/orroOG-shopfront_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KnxkoIxeRiMqLmmt8UPZjfjD_e8IO_U2q6lYP_Sh6BrK6flO5xZtLEdVksMdyZZm_ek9geyKLAErzkSaxxVbYR7RpNCRFEylh5uLrO39A2ewmybKj9ydK9oE_vxwYrO5UK-x6ogtHW0/s1600/orroOG-shopfront_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Orchard Gateway is the new shopping centre just directly above Somerset MRT station so it's super convenient also!<br /><br />If you are not free to physically make a trip down to get Xmas gifts for your loved ones, or if you are overseas but want to buy something for someone living in Singapore or anywhere in the world, ORRO actually has a very very comprehensive website <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>(<a href="http://www.orro.com/">http://www.orro.com/</a>)</b></span> so you can actually go look at the website to do your online shopping!! ORRO ships your orders worldwide!<br /><br />However, remember the store has a lot more designs plus the pictures on the website will never do justice to the sparkle of the diamond stimulants. Warning though... If you go down to the store you won't buy just what you went in to buy because all the stuff are so gorgeous and affordable wtf!! Ok lah maybe not everyone is so addicted to sparkly stuff like me.<br /><br />Their facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ORRO.Online">https://www.facebook.com/ORRO.Online</a>.<br /><br />Their instagram page is <a href="http://instagram.com/orrojewellery">http://instagram.com/orrojewelry</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-79288809583552128602014-09-18T19:44:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.613-08:00Will Haters Stop At Nothing?So there is a new GTL video out and I respond to mean comments.<br /><br />Watch:<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gxGRK61bKlc" width="640"></iframe> <br />Anyway so I was reading the comments on the page... I usually don't coz I am not admin thus it's a big hassle to ask Gillian to delete shit comments so I don't like reading the comments there even though most of them tend to be positive.<br /><br />Some hater left a link to my Gossip Guru page. I haven't seen it in ages so I decided to click on it.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To my surprise the latest posts were about how they all think Dash is autistic.</b></span><br /><br />Now I'm gonna put my disclaimer because this is a sensitive topic. First thing everyone defensively says when they see the word is <i><b>"There is nothing wrong with being autistic!".</b></i><br /><br />Having no relative or friends close to me who are, I'm ill-informed about how an autistic person leads his daily life. But I've seen TV shows, movies and read books about them (The Curious Incident of the dog in the Night-Time).<br /><br />I also know autism is a spectrum that can range from mild to severe. And yes I know some of them are geniuses. I know people have misconceptions about them.<br /><br />HOWEVER. It is a fact that people diagnosed with autism find it difficult to cope in a world full of chaos. They typically cannot communicate well and have social impairments, and can even inflict self injury. It's harder for them to make friends or find jobs. You can read more about the challenges of being autistic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />So I think I'm right in saying that, as direct as this sounds, <i>no parents will wish that their child is autistic.</i> If they indeed are, I'm sure the parents love their child just as much and find ways to cope with it, but nobody wishes their kid is autistic if they aren't.<br /><br />I don't wish to seem like I'm discriminating against autism here. <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Parents of autistic children have my utmost respect for the immense patience and love they have for their child.</i> </span><br /><br />When I was pregnant with Dash, him having autism was a big fear of mine - not because autism is bad, but because I worry that I cannot be a good enough parent to provide the amount of care he would need. I worry I won't have the patience, the determination and abnegation parents of autistic children have.<br /><br /><i><b>So naturally, as a parent, it upsets and worries me to see people saying Dash is autistic.</b></i><br /><br /><br />What irritates me even more is that these "concerns" come from assholes who HATE me and have hated me for a long time. Many of them express dislike towards Dash as well.<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So when they accuse Dash of being autistic, it is not out of genuine concern for him or out of the goodness of their shriveled little hearts, <u><i>although they mask it to be.</i></u></b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></i></span><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>IT IS BECAUSE THEY HOPE THAT HE IS.</b></span></i></span><br /><br /><br />They hope that this will put a dent in the perfect little life I present online.<br /><br /><br />They cannot believe that a person can have it all in life and they believe I don't deserve all the good fortune I have.<br /><br /><br />That's why they keep coming up with wilder and wilder assumptions on how my life must suck in reality... My marriage must be failing, Mike must be cheating, my friends must secretly hate me, I am really insecure all the time... And this is just the latest bullshit - Dash being autistic.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>My child having autism will be karma for my mean-ness. I will totally deserve it</b></span></span>.<br /><br /><br />This makes me so fucking ANGRY.<br /><br />You wanna be a hater? Fine.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">BUT PLEASE STOP ACTING LIKE YOU CARE ABOUT MY SON. LIKE YOU WON'T LOVE TO SEE HIM SUFFER SO I WILL SUFFER TOO.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">STOP ACTING LIKE YOU ARE SO CONCERNED. AND CLAIMING THAT I'M A SELFISH BAD MOTHER BECAUSE I DIDN'T DO A PARANOID SELF-DIAGNOSIS BASED ON BULLSHIT.</span><br /><br /><br />Fuck off. My son has enough people caring about him, people who genuinely love him. Not you asshole bitches.<br /><br />So please just jump off a fucking cliff because <u><b>he does NOT need your fake care or concern.</b></u><br /><br /><br />Another thing they LOVE doing is to say they asked their xxx friend/relative who is a childcare expert/supposed doctor/president of the world to give a further confirmation of what they suspect, like it's supposed to give any credibility because OH WOW YOU KNOW AN IMAGINARY DOCTOR WHO SAID SOME IMAGINARY WORDS.<br /><br />According to them, <b>DASH IS CLEARLY AUTISTIC</b> and I am a horrible parent for blatantly denying the signs. <br /><br />You can say all the shit you want about me but don't you fucking dare suggest I don't take my child's health seriously. I've asked two pediatricians (not an imaginary relative) before whether I should be concerned about whether Dash is autistic.<br /><br />Both times I've got scolded by the doctors who said paranoid parents are overanalyzing things nowadays and that he is perfectly normal and they will let me know if they notice anything off.<br /><br />Dash just went for his latest health checkup about 2 weeks ago. Doctor checked a tick on all the milestones he is supposed to hit and said he talks a lot for his age.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR CONCERN HATERS.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Now let me put your mind at ease ok?</span><br /><br /><br /><br />Here, according to a hater, why Dash is autistic:<br /><br />(What they wrote in blue)<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAq7AJF0s_70NUSmUHIqsv5YrNHjLCz5mj9_aybyxsFc0s6nfYUzM_a7m0aH7O-TENUa_XUyTceLYoneWde87dTqsKh4f9e7Ytr71MK1h5_EAS_0oYJEa3_3I_K9YF8UIqW14P1G6azE/s1600/signs2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Let me first express that I've read more than 30 websites on the early signs of autism and I find this chart rather misinformed.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>1) Inappropriate laughing or giggling - Dash may or may not show this signs yet</b></i></span><br /><br />HE DOESN'T SHOW SIGNS OF THIS AT ALL YOU FUCKTARD. He laughs and giggles all the time and at the same things all babies find funny, like sneezing or springy noises or cartoon characters falling down.<br /><br />Notice how the hater said "Yet"? Even if it obviously isn't happening, they hope it will in future.<br /><i><b><br /></b></i><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>2) and 3) No fear of danger and insensitive to pain - remember he fell down the slide in his own playpen in GTL ep 155? He don't even feel started/scare and feel no pain at all</b></i></span><br /><br />I assure you he IS scared of pain and have seen plenty of signs of it. I just am not video recording it when it happens, am I, you idiot? And as for the slide, it wasn't painful because he fell on a soft surface. <br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>4) May not want cuddling - he does show signs of this when Mike is caring him. And XX herself had mentioned that Dash doesn't like cuddling.</b></i></span><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1NZirdWhStI?list=PLD0E75C5712B33DBC" width="640"></iframe> <br /><div style="text-align: center;">What is this? </div><br /><i><b><span style="color: blue;">5) Sustained unusual or repetitively play, uneven physical or verbal skills</span></b></i><br /><br />Dash has no one favourite toy. Although he loves spinning, he also loves all his books, plays with all his toys, and does not keep doing repeated actions with them. His milestones verbally and physically are both considered fast.<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>6) May avoid eye contact - he avoiding eye contact <span style="font-size: large;">for sure.</span> Look at GTL ep 155, he is not even looking at Xiaxue when he calls "mama".</b></i></span><br /><br />This is the most fucking ridiculous thing.<br /><br />Despite NUMEROUS evidence that Dash looks me in the eye all the time, they choose to believe that he doesn't.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"FOR SURE", the bitch says. REALLY?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/q2UAdaFvPg/embed/" width="612"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who you think he is looking at??</div><br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/n-RxnzFvGB/embed/" width="612"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/i4zBVvFvG8/embed/" width="612"></iframe><br /><br /><img src="http://eccdn1.dayre.me/65ee09d2-8a28-4a94-8fce-7ceb5a1fec02-image.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/pDuPoSpP60/embed/" width="612"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/61Nm9QMFcnw?list=PLD0E75C5712B33DBC" width="640"></iframe> <br />Here's an entire video where he looks at my face and reacts appropriately while maintaining eye contact most of the time.<br /><br />What you gonna say now? I photoshopped all these pictures??<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>7) May prefer alone - he does prefer to play alone (as announced by Xiaxue in her very own Dayre post regarding to have a second child or not)</b></i></span><br /><br />No, he hates being alone.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>8) Difficulties in expressing needs, may use gestures - his bei bei. Cries when it is taken away as stated by both Xiaxue and Yipmomo</b></i></span><br /><br />WTF is this Dr Dumb? What has gestures got to do with his bolster (assuming this person is talking about his chou chou)?! BTW Dash can fully express what he wants now with full sentences. He can tell us if he is hungry, if he wants a biscuit or milk, and he can tell me what song he wants me to sing. And obviously all kids cry if something gets taken away from them!<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>9) Inappropriate attachments to objects - his bei bei</b></i></span><br /><br />While it's true autistic children may form attachments to objects, the objects are usually hard ones and not soft toys, blankies or pillows. (<a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/autism.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>, <a href="http://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCwQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slate.com%2Farticles%2Fdouble_x%2Fthe_kids%2F2013%2F05%2Fdoes_my_child_have_autism_how_to_identify_the_disorder_s_early_signs.html&ei=bn4bVM6zL8nJuATO8IHQDA&usg=AFQjCNGqxZ-cRbpkt5RaB59pJkr8lJDU3Q&sig2=XnSS9Jr-075-lSf3dgbHYw&bvm=bv.75774317,d.c2E&cad=rja" target="_blank">source</a>)<br /><br />I find it very irritating that the graphic showed the child hugging a bolster. Having soft toys, blankies or pillows babies are very attached to is normal. <br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>10) Insistence of sameness - no signs of this yet</b></i></span><br /><br />Again with the <u><b>YET</b></u><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>11) Echoes words or phrases - have slight signs of it</b></i></span><br /><br />Ridiculous. All toddlers will parrot their parents, that's how they learn to speak. What's to note is if the child doesn't give his own response but only can mimic.<br /><br />He responds by himself and doesn't just echo what I say. This much is obvious from all the videos I posted of him answering my questions.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fnp8Mu4wrpU?list=PLD0E75C5712B33DBC" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />Here, feast on this huge array of responses.<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>12) Inappropriate responses or no response to sound - remember she posted in Xiaxue youtube regarding Dash reactions when Xiaxue shouted at him for throwing toys to the floor</b></i></span><br /><br />????????? Don't even know what this fucker is yabbering about here.<br /><br />Here's Dash responding to my singing at 6 months:<br /><br /><br /><br />And yes he is looking at my eyes.<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>13) Spin objects or self - see Yipmomo and Xiaxue Instagram videos, always find him spinning a star fish, water bottle, wind mill, soccer ball, books. Currently electric fan as stated on 8DaysMagazine IG. Dash also did a self spin video in Shuyun aka MyStyleMySong IG</b></i></span><br /><br />At no other source did I ever see anyone mention that spinning objects is a sign of autism. Autistic kids may do repetitive motions with their bodies like hand flapping, head rolling or rocking. Anyway Dash doesn't do that. He just likes spinning but he isn't obsessive about it - that's not the only way he plays with his toys. <br /><br />As for spinning himself, HE WAS DOING THE HOKEY POKEY FFS. I suppose all kids who dance the hokey pokey are autistic.<br /><span style="color: blue;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: blue;"><i><b>14) Difficulty in communicate with others - he only interact with The people listed by Xiaxue herself in her Dayre post</b></i></span><br /><br />This is such bullshit. He has no difficulty interacting with people. *roll eyes*<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm having a hard time stopping myself from retching in disgust. </b></span><br /><br />These people stalking my every move and giving their shit-tinted analysis on everything, thinking they know my son better than I do.<br /><br />In conclusion, Dash maintains healthy eye contact, he can speak and express very well what he wants, he does not care for routine or show resistance to change, he does not line up his toys or only play with one of them obsessively, he shows intuition when it comes to social interaction (ie acting cute when mommy is angry), he answers to his name, he loves playing peekaboo, and he smiles and laughs A LOT.<br /><br />Sometimes, a kid who is perfectly normal can later show regression. There is no sign of that now so I won't be worrying about it. If in future it is proven that Dash is indeed autistic, well then I suppose the haters can pop some champagne. <br /><br />But right now, my pediatrician agrees with me that there is no need for further evaluation at the moment.<br /><br />So you assholes can go have a life (go on, life does not revolve around just living vivaciously though me) and stop your ludicrous insistence that my son is autistic.<br /><br />Seriously... It is as if parents don't have enough to worry about... Worried about illnesses, worried about this development and that, worried about whether there are spaces for school, worried about asthma, eczema, diaper rash, allergies, whether kiddo is eating enough or too much...<br /><br /><br />You fuckers have to add the paranoia for autism into the equation when there is no basis for that except your biased imaginary opinions.<br /><br />Seriously. As I said... Go jump off a cliff.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-33262141049752582212014-08-13T12:15:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.656-08:00pediped For Little Feet<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br />Most moms will agree that it isn't easy to buy <i><b>good shoes </b></i>for toddlers.<br /><br />When transitioning from crawling to walking, baby's shoes should change from soft soles to safer, firmer soles to protect from sharp objects that might be on the ground, yet cannot be too hard because it will be uncomfortable to walk in.<br /><br />The shoes should also be very soft so it won't cause blisters on baby's delicate skin. And yes, it would be great if the designs are trendy too!<br /><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.pediped.com.sg/" target="_blank">pediped</a> </b></span></span>has very kindly sponsored Dash shoes since his birth, so he has so many pairs that you may have often spotted him wear on my social media photos!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38009gOtQycGs6nSEP5HGmuUoJ7tfF3Zb7Vdot-CfTZLyJv93-pw04HYhcV9JzPekU0MtqaL1zAqkDKCL_R8wZ2bcrID66L2yaerNeRbuUkkwyKXu58IMEX_QGWcubR9oVEHL4OQZHTU/s1600/DSC03637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38009gOtQycGs6nSEP5HGmuUoJ7tfF3Zb7Vdot-CfTZLyJv93-pw04HYhcV9JzPekU0MtqaL1zAqkDKCL_R8wZ2bcrID66L2yaerNeRbuUkkwyKXu58IMEX_QGWcubR9oVEHL4OQZHTU/s1600/DSC03637.jpg" /></a></div><br />I currently have six pediped shoes in Dash's shoe cabinet... He has already outgrown many, which I have given to my friends' kids.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4auk_lLTLiDXOCbB_gu6r-Hk8PfyD6VgYtf-AtquaPlfADyUDCvS98PXrkoHS_7ffke9nReyJdhSLoDKIaICl5h7ugNK4_k1ggqfj8iGy8ukSx4CktXPD1rVzFFM5k25Uz4YQFMo0Cuk/s1600/DSC03638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4auk_lLTLiDXOCbB_gu6r-Hk8PfyD6VgYtf-AtquaPlfADyUDCvS98PXrkoHS_7ffke9nReyJdhSLoDKIaICl5h7ugNK4_k1ggqfj8iGy8ukSx4CktXPD1rVzFFM5k25Uz4YQFMo0Cuk/s1600/DSC03638.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't the designs just so cute? :D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKjM_cbI6-iS03CwUqNUjJ-tcQIlHGCeESO_Guhl3W9qygKnTfVI2BUBc5vWEreseA0djr5gF-sxo5YWyuagR_Qhr4LyCGiYzg0coWn4_zvwXQ-hIJKtGVtANh5irpgcSAL0pab_xFfw/s1600/DSC03640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKjM_cbI6-iS03CwUqNUjJ-tcQIlHGCeESO_Guhl3W9qygKnTfVI2BUBc5vWEreseA0djr5gF-sxo5YWyuagR_Qhr4LyCGiYzg0coWn4_zvwXQ-hIJKtGVtANh5irpgcSAL0pab_xFfw/s1600/DSC03640.jpg" /></a></div><br /><i><b>pediped's shoes are very very soft and bendy, making it super comfy for the little ones. </b></i><br /><br />Afterall they cannot tell you when their shoes are making them uncomfortable, so I would rather spend a little more on safer, more high quality shoes which won't hurt them or cause walking problems in the long run.<br /><br />And since new walkers are very unstable, I DEFINITELY do not want Dash to fall down because of ill-fitting shoes!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>pediped is an award-winning children's footwear brand designed in the United States.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Its shoes were among the first children's footwear to be awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily.</i></span><br /><br />Phew! As a parent, reading stuff like this makes me feel relieved!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6F7TY0ZjWeb3QwPsNpffI0FtCrpSje2ejKqw3r4GXkAM6LEpDk1C286NNb2vMnj1brpbiiThXbXr9FKalfQ7MszUISEYEdbh48RubwvW-bthyphenhyphenVI3KhX37iMbQN0eqT5RlcgzJ4Oaupk/s1600/DSC03650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6F7TY0ZjWeb3QwPsNpffI0FtCrpSje2ejKqw3r4GXkAM6LEpDk1C286NNb2vMnj1brpbiiThXbXr9FKalfQ7MszUISEYEdbh48RubwvW-bthyphenhyphenVI3KhX37iMbQN0eqT5RlcgzJ4Oaupk/s1600/DSC03650.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MjBt2IiWEyin8xv3kniL5ScFdoarcGgBPM-Q_6wDjhfMjyDgKfOJwcmVROzqqVTSUU9Z4SE5FvFctin-CHqYB8O4HZx6fxZjOuAevdbw37Mke0hADQLkLs4thzpMF-qFG-mqnjSE8CY/s1600/DSC03641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MjBt2IiWEyin8xv3kniL5ScFdoarcGgBPM-Q_6wDjhfMjyDgKfOJwcmVROzqqVTSUU9Z4SE5FvFctin-CHqYB8O4HZx6fxZjOuAevdbw37Mke0hADQLkLs4thzpMF-qFG-mqnjSE8CY/s1600/DSC03641.jpg" /></a></div><br />The natural leather soles are very flexible yet durable.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmtvFO-35E_lK_Rw8Gfq3a8S-QW2kr7eXWxJHLzKmc6oNUOhx2kFUCxZcb7BZ1iA6I6kVpVX73vTRqb_LyBNRmC7D084LGy9UDb4pblRl1MiqyeoHSsJJbj1p_TDI0kShr8zsqDJHkdY/s1600/DSC03645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmtvFO-35E_lK_Rw8Gfq3a8S-QW2kr7eXWxJHLzKmc6oNUOhx2kFUCxZcb7BZ1iA6I6kVpVX73vTRqb_LyBNRmC7D084LGy9UDb4pblRl1MiqyeoHSsJJbj1p_TDI0kShr8zsqDJHkdY/s1600/DSC03645.jpg" /></a></div><br />This design is from the new collection and it's called the Frederick Glacier Grey! I love it!<br /><br />Also, all pediped shoes are extremely easy to wear because of the widecut openings. If you have a toddler as active, impatient and wiggly as mine, this is really important because I cannot hold his fat feet still for a long time!<br /><br />Took a photoshoot with Dash wearing the Frederick Glacier Grey and so many photos turned out super cute!!<br /><br />I'm gonna spam them all here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGN3Qp3QUKBsb4j_h6KWfP8GlFVG9tAIeuQKjfFWl32oQ_SkFBV8Ym_NGCXmdAkt8H7qTFGzFjlhNmThHX8lGhufaR7p6Ns_IEZeOy4arw-lRu9jeogFI3PeiwYcFJ3U_3czzLxFHsoQ/s1600/DSC03666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGN3Qp3QUKBsb4j_h6KWfP8GlFVG9tAIeuQKjfFWl32oQ_SkFBV8Ym_NGCXmdAkt8H7qTFGzFjlhNmThHX8lGhufaR7p6Ns_IEZeOy4arw-lRu9jeogFI3PeiwYcFJ3U_3czzLxFHsoQ/s1600/DSC03666.jpg" /></a></div><br />NEW SHOES WOOHOO!!<br /><br />Dash is now 16 months old.<br /><br />He can say "wear shoe" and knows that the wearing of shoes means it is time to go out! 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF23-NlO5q5Oj_L2QhdZ6RMce6bNWeTkvMvfYitndfOQ_G-QJ_fJDXJB9dp2IEH_QhEtvOhzgj5zV9fqZtjuhCAU6su5SDyTpT9XBfnj7MFb1lzrepTYv_QdIw4mmLToNMTkF5DX8CVc/s1600/DSC03837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF23-NlO5q5Oj_L2QhdZ6RMce6bNWeTkvMvfYitndfOQ_G-QJ_fJDXJB9dp2IEH_QhEtvOhzgj5zV9fqZtjuhCAU6su5SDyTpT9XBfnj7MFb1lzrepTYv_QdIw4mmLToNMTkF5DX8CVc/s1600/DSC03837.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't he a natural? HAHAHA</div><br /><br />Also wore the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Martin Choc Brown</span></b></span> sandals to Joen's first birthday party!! This pair is worn to death because it's so easy to wear and so easy to match.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMA5cMKYECGS-tkywAkGgUx-XTudm7WJFZl55drrWXXPbIg1s2_0VXvpkcKKxTreYY9DPQIcIE2iJXUXnpbYhVNb56VMl78zU-B_jbdrvtq7uL8C0QI8dBguZXhg3_pOS3tNWVGn4ZaY/s1600/DSC07429e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMA5cMKYECGS-tkywAkGgUx-XTudm7WJFZl55drrWXXPbIg1s2_0VXvpkcKKxTreYY9DPQIcIE2iJXUXnpbYhVNb56VMl78zU-B_jbdrvtq7uL8C0QI8dBguZXhg3_pOS3tNWVGn4ZaY/s1600/DSC07429e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">His cute little romper is from <a href="http://babystyleicon.com/">http://babystyleicon.com</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0WJzL7Q6LVYXtPnPL3t4LC55HDA0flWPTwgcDx_231ed1l7Pz-ZiVMX2fJE6m_7Tja-vKdpXBemKVbhWo1O3hwrCDTns5fpORKoQnZyJXKiJT35m0DIrrEnz-GMtu7w9A-enTg9QN3A/s1600/DSC07437e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0WJzL7Q6LVYXtPnPL3t4LC55HDA0flWPTwgcDx_231ed1l7Pz-ZiVMX2fJE6m_7Tja-vKdpXBemKVbhWo1O3hwrCDTns5fpORKoQnZyJXKiJT35m0DIrrEnz-GMtu7w9A-enTg9QN3A/s1600/DSC07437e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzv0psySpr7d3xJ45H1ahRIC0xSq3hgYoLlJGjD6nfiEyBIJo_2C90uqEjneUYKnGsMJa-FRTlAqt9E2QWH4DXyP-jRMN0aqyYBxpi3qThfAHw5mb_W0vOz-HCNeNADhCmA2T-dEpgyo/s1600/DSC07441e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzv0psySpr7d3xJ45H1ahRIC0xSq3hgYoLlJGjD6nfiEyBIJo_2C90uqEjneUYKnGsMJa-FRTlAqt9E2QWH4DXyP-jRMN0aqyYBxpi3qThfAHw5mb_W0vOz-HCNeNADhCmA2T-dEpgyo/s1600/DSC07441e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe69__5RdLEySu6BqeshUER0mvUYIC-BGCLHIS6jNnf7VYMTjNc6iST6cZxKg0IU37yIEQ03Cy1RPjUcwDXrehd4km8X3SCt0h3y54-3i50bpnG1nVFWc-xePfILKXc6QHY1gLUYJUihQ/s1600/DSC07452e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe69__5RdLEySu6BqeshUER0mvUYIC-BGCLHIS6jNnf7VYMTjNc6iST6cZxKg0IU37yIEQ03Cy1RPjUcwDXrehd4km8X3SCt0h3y54-3i50bpnG1nVFWc-xePfILKXc6QHY1gLUYJUihQ/s1600/DSC07452e.jpg" /></a></div><br />With Shuyin who is also dressed to the cowboy/farm theme. Look at them with the model-y poses. 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LOL</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhL4x2AoBJnDiXqIqmGWH0zfmikiiJj2agHE3nsGKCiSFbWp-Iy7Um1pWyce_o8kr80axX5v5sOX0joc9zWbi2U7LUZjcgwH7ARjx_wJwVNIalFO2YiQ8HzxhBpiGoDwkEsCGzV7zwFg/s1600/DSC07517e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhL4x2AoBJnDiXqIqmGWH0zfmikiiJj2agHE3nsGKCiSFbWp-Iy7Um1pWyce_o8kr80axX5v5sOX0joc9zWbi2U7LUZjcgwH7ARjx_wJwVNIalFO2YiQ8HzxhBpiGoDwkEsCGzV7zwFg/s1600/DSC07517e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieHekYmPsfjeOmKAuf0ESXVIt9U7zwaDYwuK7w5AVyDUT6BBMX0wnZdzUt-U6Op60fzz8g5sCdeMP-m8-joKxAb7Qbqs7pDBywR4uuwhe9z8odRXOlOkohWYQsARyX5rkI-mawmwpZsI/s1600/DSC07539e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieHekYmPsfjeOmKAuf0ESXVIt9U7zwaDYwuK7w5AVyDUT6BBMX0wnZdzUt-U6Op60fzz8g5sCdeMP-m8-joKxAb7Qbqs7pDBywR4uuwhe9z8odRXOlOkohWYQsARyX5rkI-mawmwpZsI/s1600/DSC07539e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><i><b>If you have a baby girl, don't worry, pediped also stocks plenty of girls' shoes!</b></i><br /><br />Their shoes come in 3 types:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Originals</b></span> (These two I've featured are Originals): These shoes have flexible, soft soles to best mimic barefoot walking. For newborn to 24 months.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grip 'n' Go</b></span>: Made up with all the benefits of Originals, but a special feature G2 Technology is added to help a toddler stay balanced while transitioning into a confident stride. For 9 months to 3 years old.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Flex</b></span>: The ultimate shoe for confident walkers who have developed a natural stride. Flex offers more than 30 styles available in a variety of sandals, Mary Janes, ballet flats, athletics, and casual wear that feature a color palette of pastels, bright neon, classic browns and signature black. For 1 year old to 8 years old.<br /><br />Posting some older pics I have of Dash a few months ago also wearing his pediped Originals!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_xjZqajYiCUMQnKOXv4mPl93nq0qj6CIlNyJ7VZVvod5Xm3SEPHWVsVrRrBQ7RLJ9GboXCtlzbFD1jLHyDQ1o__cCeKayKotPrXK1DmWDOKYEFHqc24Z6dSoFxBLDL-T5YS0rHCm4O0/s1600/P1170410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_xjZqajYiCUMQnKOXv4mPl93nq0qj6CIlNyJ7VZVvod5Xm3SEPHWVsVrRrBQ7RLJ9GboXCtlzbFD1jLHyDQ1o__cCeKayKotPrXK1DmWDOKYEFHqc24Z6dSoFxBLDL-T5YS0rHCm4O0/s1600/P1170410.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGeZGHoRwKGxpGcFEIs8vho7h8qs-ubCKVQLYet9rjuzQhiq00Z1xq_R-Yb6j5HBFVkUZlCdaXmQNvB_MMBy303EtMeq6X5mWVSa-anBoIw32lRLbV29EIHnYuvSA59MSGk6N9IGePzc/s1600/P1170411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1Eau8VPYCLec1lA6zL8uoWbOs-4hQDFfNjSFMiGxDxhZHOVMF9YmLh5KSvrkNEra5K69zsnYpn4cmCYrPbRYcUvSbdGr1pYTStBlJggZhMWJDkX8lagP4mLqO7FVMuDfhN8Ip4YrIT4/s1600/P1170442.jpg" /></a></div><br />My little happy walker. :)<br /><br />pediped is actually famous worldwide and loads of celebrity moms have put their kids in pediped... Like Jessica Alba, Halle Barry, Jennifer Garner etc!<br /><br />You can visit pediped's celebrity page <a href="http://pediped.sg/celeb" target="_blank">HERE</a>!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember to like pediped's facebook page <a href="http://facebook.com/pedipedsg">http://facebook.com/pedipedsg</a> so you can keep up with their great promotions!</b></span><br /><br /><br />You can buy pediped shoes from their website!<br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!! </b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>There is an extra 10% off regular price items for my readers with the discount code XIAXUE10. It's valid till 21st August only so hurry up and buy your pediped shoes now!</b></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pediped.com.sg/"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>http://www.pediped.com.sg/</b></span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-67643412171130411492014-07-25T16:53:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.675-08:00Review on Slim CoutureThis post was written on my Dayre two days ago.<br /><br />I wrote it at 4am - 5am and deleted it at 530am (thereabouts) because I had wrote about a company, Slim Couture, that I was supposed to do a slimming ad for. In the end I rejected the ad as the treatment... Well let's just say it literally <i>sucked</i> (hahaha coz it involves doing ba guan or cupping). The deal went through Nuffnang. When I said I couldn't advertise for Slim Couture, the Nuffies were very understanding and said ok.<br /><br />However, I didn't want to get the Nuffies into trouble as I heard the client can be quite... difficult to deal with. So I took the post down.<br /><br />For some reason the said client was awake at that time and saw the post, then proceeded to scold the Nuffies anyway, saying Nuffnang is very unprofessional, allowing their bloggers to write bad reviews, even if it only existed for such a short time at an ungodly hour.<br /><br />This was sent to my manager:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZX1n2arcxrbf1ykhrPA_-x1TA0YDo99C2tQQl-TjQgtCy4CXHftIMhNjOiGX33FDA4KmTPhBvS09i1TT9GYW8RxH_UU2NzV_IltuMVuMzKeDYccwg9tsuUCnhgEh9_sRVtN8CuJflEs/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZX1n2arcxrbf1ykhrPA_-x1TA0YDo99C2tQQl-TjQgtCy4CXHftIMhNjOiGX33FDA4KmTPhBvS09i1TT9GYW8RxH_UU2NzV_IltuMVuMzKeDYccwg9tsuUCnhgEh9_sRVtN8CuJflEs/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" height="297" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div> Erm your english...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>RIDICULOUS. WHAT HAS NUFFNANG GOT TO DO WITH MY PERSONAL OPINION?? </b></i><br /><br />Not sure if she is kidding that she thinks Nuffnang writes my posts or is just a very confused individual...<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nuffnang has no say over what I write on my own blog. What I choose to post here is directed and approved by me and me ALONE.</b></span><br /><br />Besides, being a blogger management company, Nuffnang places blogger editorial freedom first.<br /><br /><u><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Without real, true opinions, a blogger has no credibility. A blogger with no credibility cannot sell ads, and Nuffnang cannot exist. </b></span></span></u><br /><br /><br />Protecting a bloggers' right to freedom of speech - THAT is professionalism.<br /><br />After a client pays for an ad a blogger has agreed to write for, Nuffnang facilitates and makes sure the ad is properly written and it is specified as an ad. THAT is professionalism.<br /><br />If the deal doesn't go through and no advert happens, then Nuffnang owes the client nothing. My deal with them was over and resolved long ago. What I write now has nothing to do with Nuffnang's professionalism AT ALL.<br /><br />Asking bloggers to mask shitty products or services as good, or pander to clients every little wish - THAT IS UNPROFESSIONAL, not to mention unethical.<br /><br />A blogger's integrity cannot be compromised by mercenary gains, that's what I strongly believe it and always will.<br /><br />After I took down the entry, I started immediately to hear stories of other people who went to this company too and also didn't lose any weight at all, wasting all their money. Whether they are lying to me or not, I don't know.<br /><br />When people sign up for a package with them, all they hear and see are the magical success stories, but not the failures.<br /><br />That isn't fair. It won't work for everyone just like it didn't work for me. It's better to have an all rounded view before deciding on spending so much money, don't you think?<br /><br /><i><b>Even before deciding on a movie or a simple meal at a restaurant, you are entitled to read both bad and good reviews before deciding yeah? </b></i><br /><br />As such, I have decided to repost the entry that I wrote.<br /><br />EVEN THOUGH THE COMPANY SAID THEY WANTED TO SUE NUFFNANG (or me I guess, since this has nothing to do with Nuffnang). <br /><br />I believe just like anyone who can write a bad review of a restaurant, a spa or any other services or products they used, I can too. <br /><br />I wrote on my deleted post multiple times that their services have worked for others, but it didn't for me. Is that not as fair a comment as fair can be? In fact, please do visit their website <a href="http://www.slim-couture.com/testimonials.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read testimonials on the women it has worked for. It has indeed helped a lot of women lose weight.<br /><br />I wrote only my opinions. Anything here that can be perceived as a fact, is also just my opinion. <br /><br />Here is my deleted post (with a little bit of editing):<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br />Yucks.<br /><br />So, my friend informed me that an ex friend of mine did an advertorial for a company that I was working with. I was so disgusted with the post, I'm writing in my dayre about it.<br /><br />Here's the background story.<br /><br />A month before I went off to Greece for my wedding photoshoot, a slimming company approached me. They used TCM methods like ba guan (cupping) and gua sha (scrapping) to help their clients lose weight.<br /><br />Initially, I was very very excited. They told me in a month they had clients lose 6, 10, 15kg even.<br /><br />There wasn't anything you needed to do except go for their treatment. No exercise required!<br /><br />I only wanted to lose about 4kg. I should be able to do it, right? I'm only writing this because there are a few bloggers and even their partners go for this treatment - and they all had significant results.<br /><br />So maybe this TCM slimming thing works. It definitely worked for others. Even with amazing results!<br /><br />BUT. There is always a BUT.<br /><br />Before everyone gets taken in by the mercenary deliberately-embellished and unpleasant-details-omitted blog posts these bloggers have been paid to write (some worse than others and btw I consider being given free treatment also a form of "payment"), I shall clarify the unwritten bits.<br /><br />So I was saying... Disgusted with ex friend. I could barely stomach the article as she repeatedly praised herself on how good she looks throughout the blog post... It seemed to be that perhaps the post just an excuse to boast about her figure.<br /><br />But never mind that... After resurfacing from the fathomless pool of humble brags I saw something which made me super irritated. The ba guan/cupping bruises which were a residue of the treatment were photoshopped away.<br /><br />The excuse she gave was that the placement for the cups were top secret.<br /><br />BULL-FUCKING-SHIT.<br /><br />At this point let me go into more detail about why I eventually rejected that ad. Note humble brag here guys, I'm saying I have ethics.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">1) after about 3 weeks, I didn't lose any weight.</span> </b></span><br /><br />If I did, it was definitely within 1kg, which I find is normal fluctuation for humans.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>2) The treatment required a special diet. </b></span></span><br /><br />I was asked to eat lots of cherry tomatoes, avoid carbs, eat less etc. You can't eat any red meat including chicken thigh, no salmon, or codfish or unagi either. No snacking on stuff like chips or biscuits. I already don't eat carbs much at all. I ate the tomatoes, and I tried very hard to go with their diet plan, but I'm sorry I do not have that kind of self control!<br /><br />In the first place if you can have the self control to only eat healthy food, won't you already be skinny?!?!<br /><br />When I asked that question, the slimming company said that that is true, but if you don't do their treatment, all your dieting weight loss will not be maintained. With their treatments you won't bounce back easily. Since I never lost any weight, I can't tell you if that is true or not.<br /><br />Anyway, it wasn't like I binge ate. I really did try to eat healthier. But it is hard for me, because I stay up very late and what's there to eat at night? Maggie mee? Macdonalds? I know it sounds like excuses, but this wasn't what I signed up for. I was told all I had to do was so lie down for treatments.<br /><br />I felt that most people who go to slimming companies probably don't have much self control when it comes to resisting sinful food anyway.<br /><br />As such, the treatment might not work for them and I didn't feel right recommending it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>3) I was told that if I ate unhealthy food, it will make me gain MORE weight with the treatment than usual! </b></span></span><br /><br />Wtf! Ok maybe not gain more weight, but it will affect me worse, as the TCM treatment was detoxing my body and if u eat "toxic" shit during a detox, how does it get flushed out?<br /><br />Anyway that's horrifying. I kept eating unhealthy shit and telling myself I will skip the next meal, but next meal comes and I still eat as per normal.<br /><br />Then after that I go do my treatments and get told I didn't lose any fat percentage and sometimes even gained. It stressed me like mad!<br /><br />So anyway I maintained slightly better or same dietary habits. I even cheated and took a supplement that helps me retain less of the oils in the food I ate. The treatment should still at least work right??? But I didn't lose any weight, or perhaps I did a meagre 0.5kg??! We come to reason four.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>4) I was told I did lose several cm around my thighs, belly etc. </b></span></span><br /><br />But I don't believe it. My clothes didn't feel looser. My weighing scale says otherwise.<br /><br />I believe that the measuring tape can be manipulated by the person measuring. 1cm... Just hold the tape looser, really easy to achieve. I don't know if they did that of course, but seeing as my weight didn't drop, it is my opinion that the measuring tape's measurements shouldn't either.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5) The treatment fucking HURTS. </b></span></span><br /><br />This is coming from me. I am the Queen of pain threshold. I can put fillers in my face with no numbing cream. I didn't even find liposonix, thermage or ulthera that painful.<br /><br />And yet I found this almost intolerable. The gua sha involves the therapist use this wavy bone thing to scrap against your skin. Google image gua sha yourself to see, thanks.<br /><br />She uses force. It is actually quite nice on the back and on the neck, but on the inner thighs and inner arms it almost made me scream out in pain.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After that it's time for cupping. I rate this 9/10 on the pain scale. </b></span><br /><br />I'm not sure how many cups in total were used, but it feels like at least 50?? For about 10 mins the therapist sucks the air out of little cups and suctions them on my bare skin. It is barely tolerable for the first 10 mins after.<br /><br />Then your body gets used to the pain and it's ok. Then you flip over and do it on the other side. 1 hr of suffering.<br /><br />I was told I will get used to the pain after a few sessions, but I DIDN'T. Everytime I went I dreaded going in.<br /><br />Look at the fucking bruises I'm posting below. How is it possible that something that turns you blue black all over not hurt? Don't kid yourself.<br /><br />Maybe somehow my pain threshold for this is low. Because I see other women come in and out of the place and they must have tolerated their treatments, right?<br /><br />To me, this doesn't make sense. If you don't mind pain and have self control, why don't you just diet and exercise like normal people do? Surely that's a lot cheaper too!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6) The cupping left bruises. </b></span></span><br /><br />As I was saying about ex friend's bullshit about the bruises.<br /><br />I realised that none of the bloggers posted pictures of their bruises at all. This was the least favourite part of the treatment for me.<br /><br /><b>When I started I was told that the bruises will stay for 2-3hours MAX. </b><br /><br />Now I'm wondering did I hear them wrongly? Because I remember my reaction was that it was really ok, and they said yeah, it will go off very fast.<br /><br />In the end <span style="font-size: large;"><b>they lasted for about 5 days</b></span> before they faded away, by which time it's time for your next treatment. So you have to constantly walk around with these stupid circular purplish marks all over your body for a fucking month.<br /> <br /><br />When I complained about the bruises, the company told me it is because I didn't eat enough cherry tomatos. Roll eyes to the back of my head. To them, cherry tomatoes are god's gift to mankind and it can possibly also solve the world's energy crisis.<br /><br /><br /><b>Here are some pics from my old dayre posts with the bruises. </b><br /><br /><br />None of these pictures are edited:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YvMAtMFHA9QWV8IEuB34MHlF8G6q1jihXaherXjyPnNajv1xIZww3JvRWuxSm4EYGlUzy3RIkiIWuFrAQaZmebV86yv3WHKKDivulCMt-cJy68J9dIA4BpAT949mwOaEWBKFuuABT8Q/s1600/0de53313-6e8f-42cf-9a55-4dd63ea64cb3-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YvMAtMFHA9QWV8IEuB34MHlF8G6q1jihXaherXjyPnNajv1xIZww3JvRWuxSm4EYGlUzy3RIkiIWuFrAQaZmebV86yv3WHKKDivulCMt-cJy68J9dIA4BpAT949mwOaEWBKFuuABT8Q/s1600/0de53313-6e8f-42cf-9a55-4dd63ea64cb3-image.jpg" /></a></div><br />On my torso.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wQCsJQdyyIYw7KCCaWpvLvwRNbXINAP1Eh1x7DAbwSUi8y7mtWUaQgT741USDBuPLkwYbrQy8hi5Fw0EsqfVcmJkq8DCvQTcyJJAO6wBkJSaCTuYo7unAbgHlRtDKM5fJWkfhI2NK5k/s1600/3d5b5b03-6eca-4858-b5f9-4b2a2e1698ec-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wQCsJQdyyIYw7KCCaWpvLvwRNbXINAP1Eh1x7DAbwSUi8y7mtWUaQgT741USDBuPLkwYbrQy8hi5Fw0EsqfVcmJkq8DCvQTcyJJAO6wBkJSaCTuYo7unAbgHlRtDKM5fJWkfhI2NK5k/s1600/3d5b5b03-6eca-4858-b5f9-4b2a2e1698ec-image.jpg" /></a></div><br />On my thighs. One light and one dark because they were from an old session and a fresh session, which I did twice a week.<br /> <br />The fucking marks were the reason why I wore this conservative long sleeved dress to nuffnang's birthday. I had bruises on my upper arms.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuNb7MVuS288Rl2UvB-fyxqWG5Pd1BvvbxDTmHPSmNQq56gxL6ymaniRGG8bwQtvu4MMOVCnTLpGEzIRuMZsKHYUc1M9cDGDyQjNjL8ewywE_IT-8lmrN3aHcOIOB7sJsDU2tQLX7S70/s1600/9bdd435f-7091-45a0-957d-0d6859437a6d-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuNb7MVuS288Rl2UvB-fyxqWG5Pd1BvvbxDTmHPSmNQq56gxL6ymaniRGG8bwQtvu4MMOVCnTLpGEzIRuMZsKHYUc1M9cDGDyQjNjL8ewywE_IT-8lmrN3aHcOIOB7sJsDU2tQLX7S70/s1600/9bdd435f-7091-45a0-957d-0d6859437a6d-image.jpg" /></a></div><br />Like so.<br /><br />You can see the fainter circle? That was from the previous treatment and it hasn't faded yet. Also, this proves that everytime I went, the cups were put on different spots, not at the exact same spots. (Important point for later)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_HUTJy5f_amXzbsV7uBen8acWdvxnuuK5kWNIMDz1fss_W6fCNZIun_eb9iq03ij3QC-dSj6vB3MuiKxX8oeAyXXgS5m0r4sCf8mrnlnjSJFZ8FTLhtrwTd-9XLEEuydcXyvcrfexDk/s1600/594bc218-6f34-4ea7-b460-9605efbb30e0-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_HUTJy5f_amXzbsV7uBen8acWdvxnuuK5kWNIMDz1fss_W6fCNZIun_eb9iq03ij3QC-dSj6vB3MuiKxX8oeAyXXgS5m0r4sCf8mrnlnjSJFZ8FTLhtrwTd-9XLEEuydcXyvcrfexDk/s1600/594bc218-6f34-4ea7-b460-9605efbb30e0-image.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> So awful</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6lSIB_SRm2iDy_ow1BVSDk45lVe0nmu8woiXDSkp4pPLPTW9AwkH8w1tAZZkfBCDs_b75ie5Zn7VpjfLcxTHmvvVjSrQ0JF4sScNCzqcF97kGzpNwxWDtTVUT-FEE4lVaEZ3wMvx-uo/s1600/4b291e42-ed85-4efe-ab4a-49e1050b8589-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6lSIB_SRm2iDy_ow1BVSDk45lVe0nmu8woiXDSkp4pPLPTW9AwkH8w1tAZZkfBCDs_b75ie5Zn7VpjfLcxTHmvvVjSrQ0JF4sScNCzqcF97kGzpNwxWDtTVUT-FEE4lVaEZ3wMvx-uo/s1600/4b291e42-ed85-4efe-ab4a-49e1050b8589-image.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Three round marks... Made me so self conscious wearing a bikini. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrdTPS5pFKMctnftOu_LXCkBHOV5FA6NbMcgRw_8OE8cH-8n4YumYyn5vg_-SwbV1ZZRhTdlLYjY85p1L38NAGaZqT52cj87q3eeBmOlAfmN5Y3b8AQxhNi3WkBiMjU-4PyP4j7lcpVw/s1600/P1140664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrdTPS5pFKMctnftOu_LXCkBHOV5FA6NbMcgRw_8OE8cH-8n4YumYyn5vg_-SwbV1ZZRhTdlLYjY85p1L38NAGaZqT52cj87q3eeBmOlAfmN5Y3b8AQxhNi3WkBiMjU-4PyP4j7lcpVw/s1600/P1140664.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out my beautiful body!</div><br /><br />Urgh. I wouldn't be so irritated if I knew what I signed up for. But I was told the pain was tolerable, the marks won't last more than a few hours, and I wasn't informed I had to adhere to a strict diet or it won't work at all.<br /><br /><i><b>In fact, I was told that another blogger (admittedly, fatter) also didn't really follow the diet and still she lost a lot of weight so I thought that will happen to me as well.</b></i><br /><br />NOPE.<br /> I was goaded beyond words when I kept having to waste two days a week to come for treatments, suffer so much pain, then suffer my bruises afterwards... For no weight loss.<br /><br />Eventually I told the company the treatment isn't for me.<br /><br />The ad I was so excitedly preparing for them, wasn't going to happen because I had planned for a proud before and after photo... My after photos looks the same as the before. Except bruised.<br /><br />I wasted 3 weeks I could have been on my D diet pill (got some leftover from last time) doing this treatment instead, and went to Greece for my photoshoot much fatter than I would have liked.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>According to one of the bloggers' post, the treatment cost $200 per session. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b> I was told most people do a minimum of 8 sessions, so that's $1,600 already. </b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Oh yeah I was saying why the "cupping placement are top secret" sounds like bullshit to me. </b></i><br /><br />Firstly, they cup so many areas that just showing thigh bruises don't fucking matter. Look at the last photo I posted - The cups were so numerous I couldn't even count them. My entire stomach, back, neck, even up to the back of my hands had cups on them. I looked like an octopus' tentacle when I was done. So just showing thigh bruises? INSIGNIFICANT AND UNIMPORTANT.<br /><br />Secondly, I was personally told by my therapist that she cups every person differently, based on their needs.<br /><br />So said ex-friend posting a picture of her bruised thighs won't matter. Nothing was ever told to me by the company that I cannot post pictures of my bruises... In fact, I did post pictures with my bruises and they didn't say a thing.<br /><br />If anything, it probably wasn't posted because it is a deterrence to anyone who wants to try the treatment. Who wants to look like they got abused? If she wants her ad to be successful, she needs to hide the unpleasantries, right?<br /><br />I'm not saying the company isn't ethical or the bloggers aren't. This is just a factual review of my experience with the place. I'd rather forgo thousands of dollars than risk my readers blaming me for making them lose shitloads of money because they trusted me and when to pay for something I vouched for.<br /><br /><br />Perhaps it really doesn't hurt so much for other people and perhaps the bruises only last 2 hours for them. <br /><br />And maybe it is super effective in helping others lose weight. After all they boast about all the success cases they have. Especially for those people with a lot of self control when it comes to dieting and exercising too, surely their weight loss plan worked. (Then why you need the treatment I wonder?)<br /><br />And they claim to give money back guarantee if there are no results... However, as I said the measuring tape can be easily manipulated. 1cm on each thigh, 1cm at the belly, half a cm each at the arms... Easily you can lose 4cm already yeah? Even if you change your diet just a little it is likely you lose at least 1 kg in a month... In that case I wonder if you can still get your money back. I don't know. <br /><br /><i><b>But I just wanted to say my side of the story. </b></i><br /><br /><br />Afterall, before you drop thousands, you should know exactly what you are paying for, right?<br /><br />Ok, rant over.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-59240143670308889572014-06-24T10:32:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.718-08:00Sunrise Greece - Wedding PhotoshootWhen I first got the invitation by <a href="http://www.sunrisegreece.com/blog/" target="_blank">Sunrise Greece</a> to go to Greece to do a wedding photoshoot, I must admit I was skeptical.<br /><br />Flying my husband and I to Greece?<br /><br />To Santorini, one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth, for a shoot? <b><i>It sounds too good to be true. </i></b>In any case, I couldn't go, I was heavily pregnant at that point and couldn't fit into a gown.<br /><br />Fast forward some time, Cheesie actually went with Sunrise Greece for her wedding shoot. When she came back, she told us how she was really well taken care of by Sunrise Greece, how Santorini was even more beautiful in real life than in pictures, how the sky and sea are really <i>THAT </i>blue, and how she basically had a ball of a time there and wished she could go back. <br /><br />I looked on in envy as she posted picture after picture on instagram while she was there.<br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/a8jv74vOFU/embed/" width="612"></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her amazing photoshoot </div><br /><br />Her villa and its heated pool. The food! The cliff-side views of the magnificent Aegean Sea.<br /><br />Santorini was one of my dream places to visit.<br /><br />Moreover, I LOVE beach holidays. It's my favourite type!<br /><br />Later on, when Dash was about 6 months old, Sunrise Greece contacted me again and asked if I would like to do my trip with them now.<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>OF COURSE I SAID YES!!!</b></i></span><br /><br /><br />Now, a lot of you asked why I didn't bring Dash along. My initial plan <i>WAS</i> to bring him along, until I went to USA with him. He was quite miserable the first few days there, because he was terrified of the new place and couldn't sleep well, waking up 5 times a night. I couldn't leave his side or he will cry. It was taxing on both of us, and that is with my awesome Mother in law's help plus all the home comforts like high chairs, baby food making equipment, nearby supermarket etc all available to me.<br /><br />If I brought Dash with me for the ten days, can you imagine having to cook porridge everyday for him, having to stop to feed him said meals, bringing a pram up and down Santorini's many many stairs, or having to change a soiled diaper in my puffy wedding gown? It simply CANNOT be done. Even if it could, the most important thing is that Dash will be VERY unhappy unable to nap properly or sleep in his familiar safe bed etc. The last thing I want is him being unhappy. So I left him in Singapore in the capable hands of my mom and my helper.<br /><br /><br />And so my adventures with Sunrise Greece started!<br /><br />Mike and I arrived at Athens first, to spend 3 days there, then 5 days in Santorini and another 2 days back in Athens. (Note, we had 10 days but the package for other couples is usually 7)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>I HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!</b></i></span></span><br /><br /><br />I will be doing another post on the holiday part of my trip, but the primary purpose of the trip is for my photoshoot, so YAY!! I will be sharing some of the pics today!<br /><br /><br /><b>Before I do that let me first talk about Sunrise Greece!</b><br /><br />They are wedding and honeymoon planners. What this means is that you go to Greece and they plan all your activities for you (including free time of course). They will also do a photoshoot and video and wedding ceremony for you.<br /><b><br /></b><b>For the wedding photography and video, they will provide and organise everything - hair, makeup, photography, bouquet, floral arrangement, location scouting, transport. All you have to do is to bring your gown.</b><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>All meals are included as are lodging. </b></i>Usually when I go on tours that include meals, the meals are shitty touristy food. BUT WITH SUNRISE GREECE THE FOOD IS AWESOME. They are from authentic local restaurants painstakingly scouted by Sunrise Greece. As I said I will talk about this more on my next blog entry. Lodging wise... I stayed in a five star hotel and a two storey villa with attached heated pool. Need I say more?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For my photoshoot session, Sunrise Greece really went above and beyond.</i></span><br /><br />They first asked me in detail the type of look I wanted... Appropriate flowers, backdrops etc were arranged for me. Besides the blue sea and sky look iconic to Santorini, I also told Sunrise that I craved a fairytale look. They said they will try their best. I didn't believe it could be done, so I didn't dwell on it.<br /><br /><br />(Digress: For my first photoshoot I'm wearing a powder pink backless gown from <a href="http://www.labellecouture.com.sg/" target="_blank">La Belle Couture</a>, who also provided all Mike's suits. They have a HUGE selection of hundreds of wedding gowns as well as suits... Most importantly of all the service is EXCELLENT!! I was spoilt for choice but finally decided on 2 gowns, one pink and one white. After picking the gowns La Belle even helped me pick accessories for a complete look. :D)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FIRST LOOK:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIEP5oSaG1_hABv4sBlnHXWBdE6V8c4JSDX8iFFuMx2rh9wK95EDqyBMQ8jcfPPkcIQrNzy3UXdTDbS2CzrC2WXj_S4dayoRyFxUnV7dDcdFrcShcrohncc_oNY7jQ0Ztx-2vhNZRLpQ/s1600/_MGS9005e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIEP5oSaG1_hABv4sBlnHXWBdE6V8c4JSDX8iFFuMx2rh9wK95EDqyBMQ8jcfPPkcIQrNzy3UXdTDbS2CzrC2WXj_S4dayoRyFxUnV7dDcdFrcShcrohncc_oNY7jQ0Ztx-2vhNZRLpQ/s1600/_MGS9005e.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDr5EMXvmtwY2ZFwa6MhN7XdNp-l3n_ozCGfPPWqX3oWSJS1LfSaNnlSpeJLKrMQKXKP1pCIT4xXcbsxvKnLs_-lkVKgbfJCKKlZ3L67NG2439qyfdWLmIp7B58OGr8lOQubEMIOe0K3M/s1600/_MGS9010ee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I had a pretty white bouquet of matching flowers.<br /><br />CAN YOU SEE THE AMOUNT OF LOCATIONS WE WENT TO??<br /><br /><br />No effort was spared as we traipsed up and down Santorini in search of the most scenic views, which are scouted in advance by Sunrise Greece.<br /><br /><br />I think we went to no less than six different locations. For those of you who don't know, Santorini was once a volcano island. One day the volcano erupted and most of it got destroyed, leaving only a crescent shaped volcano caldera. This basically means Santorini is very steep. A car in there cannot go to many parts of the island, which are accessible only via stairs.<br /><br />And we climbed so many of these stairs that day. I felt so bad seeing the Sunrise Greece staff work so hard!!<br /><br />Also, I must say it wasn't very easy to move around with such a big gown, but I managed with help. Worth it because my gown is so pretty. :D<br /><br />My favourite location is the cliff overlooking the sea with a field of daisies! To see such awesome scenery immediately put me in such a good mood. I was smiling to myself the whole time, happy to be soaking in such wonders of nature.<br /><br />Finally the day ended with the most marvelous sunset as my groom carried me off. LOL<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SECOND LOOK:</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNZwSXPnvSBKv3Q6OOjHKYxZZGOg-r5b7aJxGmzzHaIafAPZR9VBYjc_dBCPKnQbNk5WVp4Z3WE0o4ag1vCYOvucOj3ljm5XroIYSlsuE1bASMPdaz1lquwMcgadurWYFyUm-LdWKMBg/s1600/_MGS9470e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNZwSXPnvSBKv3Q6OOjHKYxZZGOg-r5b7aJxGmzzHaIafAPZR9VBYjc_dBCPKnQbNk5WVp4Z3WE0o4ag1vCYOvucOj3ljm5XroIYSlsuE1bASMPdaz1lquwMcgadurWYFyUm-LdWKMBg/s1600/_MGS9470e.jpg" height="640" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9ta-p8jCad9JVKKsRQNq1d40RukT_HO2-Crj_oJVZ5ftya-ETawZsJt3JLgI8aUJfK26n_uc0ENoGSfpPFtnq8Rt03GlubiOQbjAu_Ch8YMEWSn7dwD3DoNsXrPuln-Vol5uo6rhiKA/s1600/_MGS9481e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9ta-p8jCad9JVKKsRQNq1d40RukT_HO2-Crj_oJVZ5ftya-ETawZsJt3JLgI8aUJfK26n_uc0ENoGSfpPFtnq8Rt03GlubiOQbjAu_Ch8YMEWSn7dwD3DoNsXrPuln-Vol5uo6rhiKA/s1600/_MGS9481e.jpg" height="640" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyucEReANM9nHGrTH6aIowz_Ow1n0-UE__AhycwWGYdaipDWg8FFb-LLy0DskrELsGu1wassOoANSn3PCBn0YUMQT_lkS0vGpNv2mDVQVjtN084QtPjp4KioWrcNpobxHGCWctwOUp_uM/s1600/_MGS9520e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyucEReANM9nHGrTH6aIowz_Ow1n0-UE__AhycwWGYdaipDWg8FFb-LLy0DskrELsGu1wassOoANSn3PCBn0YUMQT_lkS0vGpNv2mDVQVjtN084QtPjp4KioWrcNpobxHGCWctwOUp_uM/s1600/_MGS9520e.jpg" height="640" width="390" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZRBH5U26jcixCqgJtJ0TcAqd6oc8lgZ4-bna2guj5Vkl9lFFXv4XGh13yF5QGgG31bA0M3WV-3ZZnuQrEQbX6ydYBsZqxjE4JTsHt2B8qDQ82f3RhCBy-z6bFYZ9Ye44jTja_xqm5HA/s1600/_MGS9557e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZRBH5U26jcixCqgJtJ0TcAqd6oc8lgZ4-bna2guj5Vkl9lFFXv4XGh13yF5QGgG31bA0M3WV-3ZZnuQrEQbX6ydYBsZqxjE4JTsHt2B8qDQ82f3RhCBy-z6bFYZ9Ye44jTja_xqm5HA/s1600/_MGS9557e.jpg" height="640" width="404" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3aA1LVi1945r5_AbegWA0oHcl20psxHyz4pwPsigNAa879reA0rF-UFTCCHhOfhnQw2ssp28FreSivQPR0z3VvyuZ5L6hapeWYZ-wZQkgMTpg1MUU3hu3RR_ze6cCsXU6KRPE1aqX6c/s1600/_MGS9588e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3aA1LVi1945r5_AbegWA0oHcl20psxHyz4pwPsigNAa879reA0rF-UFTCCHhOfhnQw2ssp28FreSivQPR0z3VvyuZ5L6hapeWYZ-wZQkgMTpg1MUU3hu3RR_ze6cCsXU6KRPE1aqX6c/s1600/_MGS9588e.jpg" height="640" width="410" /></a></div><br /><br />For this shoot I'm wearing a custom made gown by Keith Png! My headband is sponsored by Accessorize. Mike is wearing a suit from La Belle Couture.<br /><br />If you look at the pictures, it's supposed to tell a story... <i><b>The Princess, waiting for her Prince to find her... and the Prince searching for her... Both lost till they found each other...</b></i><br /><br />FAIRYTALE OR WHAT?<br /><br />And... <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>We shot in a freaking castle!!</b></span><br /><br />CANNOT GET MORE FAIRYTALE THAN CASTLE RIGHT?!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WRONG!!!!</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bam, a HORSE:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HCJKVss7s00p7IIk-4UuinPop9qYyEkfGGbAevdadGdTVJDHj8woYHuvGNco6wc4LRzXGIxCTBwHvS_STmXE651kwN89ISt4xjxy9xdwHmBTZNygVFReKef-YSFlgS88y6qvUpEIIKQ/s1600/_MGS9660e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HCJKVss7s00p7IIk-4UuinPop9qYyEkfGGbAevdadGdTVJDHj8woYHuvGNco6wc4LRzXGIxCTBwHvS_STmXE651kwN89ISt4xjxy9xdwHmBTZNygVFReKef-YSFlgS88y6qvUpEIIKQ/s1600/_MGS9660e.jpg" height="584" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Yes, Sunrise Greece actually found a horse for my Prince to ride on! WTFFFFF how can so effort one??<br /><br /><br />We actually went to a beach for this shoot and it was gorgeous with black pebbles instead of sand.... The black stones are volcanic rocks. They were so pretty I even took some back home. (Being the kiasi Singaporean I asked if it is illegal to take rocks and the Greeks looked at me shocked, saying of coz it isn't. I informed them that it is illegal to steal sand from Singaporean beaches.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaw-zQEgJ-P0e4l5OFk13NKqjyBHgdEYw18KW3k5lQbnwf7tyX3-ZToUCBwkhuHBS85TjY7JnJxsppodz575uN3ubg08zYdCuFFqAC4bRwjRLz6gEERobsFqQ2a8UMTD4qz-BA7PcnlA/s1600/_MGS9679e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaw-zQEgJ-P0e4l5OFk13NKqjyBHgdEYw18KW3k5lQbnwf7tyX3-ZToUCBwkhuHBS85TjY7JnJxsppodz575uN3ubg08zYdCuFFqAC4bRwjRLz6gEERobsFqQ2a8UMTD4qz-BA7PcnlA/s1600/_MGS9679e.jpg" height="472" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHY80wonmwl-35kFs0biTQjC5duvAyKPx_4qRJuUn3iOyUZ8O0BIhOdg4YSco1i5EPDBPGGyv-J7UO3zqMR8JlWmz_pYKE-Z6tHvCmBXIQ_pmFSBXZ3uEThM-wi0cJfnA0oT3qiVgQ40/s1600/_MGS9708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHY80wonmwl-35kFs0biTQjC5duvAyKPx_4qRJuUn3iOyUZ8O0BIhOdg4YSco1i5EPDBPGGyv-J7UO3zqMR8JlWmz_pYKE-Z6tHvCmBXIQ_pmFSBXZ3uEThM-wi0cJfnA0oT3qiVgQ40/s1600/_MGS9708.jpg" height="466" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I'll be honest.<br /><br />Horse riding is pretty terrifying.<br /><br />My Texan husband was clearly at ease on the horse but I was panicking like mad. It doesn't look that high up on the horse's back but when you are up there it's a different feeling altogether!! The horse was a little fidgety and I kept wondering when it will suddenly gallop off or just throw me off its back by rearing up. I mean, if I were a horse I really wouldn't like humans to sit on me!<br /><br />Now I have so much newfound respect for actors who just jump on horses and gallop off like that wtf. <br /><br />Anyway due to my acute fear I didn't have many shots taken with the horse before I requested to come down to ground level.<br /><br />But I'm still glad I was brave enough to go up the horse at least. I NOW HAVE MY FAIRYTALE PICS!!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THIRD LOOK:</b></span></span></div><br />My third shoot day was also my wedding ceremony day!<br /><br />Gown and tiara: <a href="http://www.labellecouture.com.sg/" target="_blank">La Belle Couture</a>. Suit: <a href="http://www.labellecouture.com.sg/" target="_blank">La Belle Couture</a>.<br /><br />Although the ceremony isn't real per se with signing of papers etc since we were already married, it still felt so romantic as we renewed our vows and exchanged rings again. :))) We popped champagne. We ate cake. We had petals thrown on us. There is even a celebrant present to help us with our vows!<br /><br />I was so happy that day. No girl will wish for two wedding days as that usually signifies that something bad happened with the first, but I never realised I could get another one, with the same man, in a different part of the world. :D<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITlcImuaTCTv2Sz5jqupvlWj0KpW0-CxTC1wipNbyFuilD85mfZZi4IjHXazWMS1_vq3rDmDAcgqFx8OlfCLlaUoFtuzHrfnMXeXLIzwTroIpl23pFewQpNbzwX4bTy0kXhyphenhyphen6LIi93n4/s1600/5S8A9093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITlcImuaTCTv2Sz5jqupvlWj0KpW0-CxTC1wipNbyFuilD85mfZZi4IjHXazWMS1_vq3rDmDAcgqFx8OlfCLlaUoFtuzHrfnMXeXLIzwTroIpl23pFewQpNbzwX4bTy0kXhyphenhyphen6LIi93n4/s1600/5S8A9093.jpg" height="380" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I arrived I saw the tremendous amount of effort put into decorations... A giant white flowy arch decked with baby breath... A table of the most beautiful white flowers and an appropriately dressed Moet.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Z86W1YiXhv3WAxb_LDlP0QvlFbp4-LdOMhTdTU4xK2RFaDCQ9oQ8EJMPLZ-k8-uTZ6bFROyeX2eCAsw1PCSWo_gkCyIXpr8-lXj-FX7FIEmyc3RrcwQCl55PSKYQe5PUfTqWvEj7SHY/s1600/5S8A9095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Z86W1YiXhv3WAxb_LDlP0QvlFbp4-LdOMhTdTU4xK2RFaDCQ9oQ8EJMPLZ-k8-uTZ6bFROyeX2eCAsw1PCSWo_gkCyIXpr8-lXj-FX7FIEmyc3RrcwQCl55PSKYQe5PUfTqWvEj7SHY/s1600/5S8A9095.jpg" height="490" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why Moet, you look so handsome!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqIZu-SHmDOfLZ_GTFO02ichWChjaLTLmzy9L19KgFuQA2TTnCvAFl61zTlLArE8pWngYcvG4Beq11fwANvoQh-r34eua9e8_wYoflgh_iyqLsws8zqVC5iPxuFObML33pjKZ4th8x-g/s1600/5S8A9097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqIZu-SHmDOfLZ_GTFO02ichWChjaLTLmzy9L19KgFuQA2TTnCvAFl61zTlLArE8pWngYcvG4Beq11fwANvoQh-r34eua9e8_wYoflgh_iyqLsws8zqVC5iPxuFObML33pjKZ4th8x-g/s1600/5S8A9097.jpg" height="482" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">THE SEA... so blue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqx7Rbw16382Z5DQc8pnxVSWHsxVxLxTPMzScvd6lHgN6aivFS3NCqnbxucNLXFkWvuXj6h6b3iPH9AxIdF___Ml1Km3-YNfVNIvnhFJtXNtOo72KDwqMpAE84HzMvoZOf7OvhmjAKhU/s1600/_MGS0712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqx7Rbw16382Z5DQc8pnxVSWHsxVxLxTPMzScvd6lHgN6aivFS3NCqnbxucNLXFkWvuXj6h6b3iPH9AxIdF___Ml1Km3-YNfVNIvnhFJtXNtOo72KDwqMpAE84HzMvoZOf7OvhmjAKhU/s1600/_MGS0712.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOttEnLJSPdMiVgNOdaf9vhW-WlzCLrOyMFk8RAEzcf28bMgcUISnXIoQ9c-VZaUCujJ7Ot1u4qK4R5OhQZOxuyoH1G5gsyBhMqVBSzKDKObA_rqgJZWI_QqYbJi7SyKf5HMy4G72-F0/s1600/_MGS0793e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOttEnLJSPdMiVgNOdaf9vhW-WlzCLrOyMFk8RAEzcf28bMgcUISnXIoQ9c-VZaUCujJ7Ot1u4qK4R5OhQZOxuyoH1G5gsyBhMqVBSzKDKObA_rqgJZWI_QqYbJi7SyKf5HMy4G72-F0/s1600/_MGS0793e.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Thank you for asking me (again) to be your wife.... I do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNSjAAHiFskORwmfD3_WfDNmxJpK9E-MNkG66GBkfYMu4Sl7B3soELdL4HzVJxNB5RdTt1uGKbD1yyvmwGEWJYihOnjTjEm9NsIdjXRfmpbgRKnQCX_1BuPlYnEIf-cASv9W0BZRJEJ4/s1600/_MGS0864e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNSjAAHiFskORwmfD3_WfDNmxJpK9E-MNkG66GBkfYMu4Sl7B3soELdL4HzVJxNB5RdTt1uGKbD1yyvmwGEWJYihOnjTjEm9NsIdjXRfmpbgRKnQCX_1BuPlYnEIf-cASv9W0BZRJEJ4/s1600/_MGS0864e.jpg" height="616" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2fZ1Qkbh1V_ytFXsaWAPSaTBLTNRVYHpPM9xHW7wzCmyFYvU8-xMm3U7H44R2bPT9U18msxzjFBkSofpZHDVdm3TZizB-nt-iUasVpS786F3DoBCQaNmMOcnOTYzfQ2Z-2nMmbftPwc/s1600/_MGS0876e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2fZ1Qkbh1V_ytFXsaWAPSaTBLTNRVYHpPM9xHW7wzCmyFYvU8-xMm3U7H44R2bPT9U18msxzjFBkSofpZHDVdm3TZizB-nt-iUasVpS786F3DoBCQaNmMOcnOTYzfQ2Z-2nMmbftPwc/s1600/_MGS0876e.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The most intricately decorated white fondant cake...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxn1MeyIJuk5goMpGhiRHP8k61arGmsHPUHHVT6j6GcQaCmwJUjxXIw-7-AMYp3vF3xvqs9d0O-ZL_lFou4N-xAulRc_2GTBJu9OEaMi7cTIOS2TQYwh-CgIHyHSBmwTAaXvmUlDATe80/s1600/_MGS0886e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxn1MeyIJuk5goMpGhiRHP8k61arGmsHPUHHVT6j6GcQaCmwJUjxXIw-7-AMYp3vF3xvqs9d0O-ZL_lFou4N-xAulRc_2GTBJu9OEaMi7cTIOS2TQYwh-CgIHyHSBmwTAaXvmUlDATe80/s1600/_MGS0886e.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />OK that's the pics! There are more but the rest I will keep for personal memories. :)))<br /><br />If you are trying to decide on a honeymoon or photoshoot location for your wedding, I highly recommend Sunrise Greece.<br /><br />They really go the extra mile to make their couples feel like kings and queens. It is one of the best holidays of my life!<br /><br />Have you seen your friends doing overseas wedding photoshoots (esp to faraway places), spending exorbitant 5 figure sums and thought you cannot possibly afford that?<br /><br /><br />NOW YOU CAN.<br /><br />I was shocked to find out how much a package with Sunrise Greece costs! It is very reasonable! However, I cannot give you the exact price here because they are very flexible, if you wish for a very basic package, the price differs from a fuller one. You can always meet with them to discuss what you can get for your budget!<br /><br />Here's the special Xiaxue package that I got!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>- 2 nights in Athens at a five star boutique hotel </b><br /><b>- 4 nights in Santorini at a boutique luxury hotel </b><br /><b>- guided tour in Athens</b><br /><b>- all museum tickets </b><br /><b>- all meals (they were all super delicious. All the couples I met there agreed)</b><br /><b>- all transfers </b><br /><b>- one day cruise </b><br /><b>- wedding arrangements (location, celebrant, sweet additional surprises like horses) </b><br /><b>- legal documents in Greece, witness </b><br /><b>- champagne, 1 tier cake, enriched flower decoration with Arch </b><br /><b>- hair and make up with touch up for both days of the photo shoot and the ceremony </b><br /><b>- photo shoot during the ceremony </b><br /><b>- video during the ceremony </b><br /><b>- whole day photo shoot (Separate day from the wedding) </b><br /><b>- whole day video (Separate from the wedding) </b><br /><b>- 100 edited photos </b></blockquote><br />Everything is open with Sunrise Greece, there are no hidden surprise costs.<br /><br /><b>I simply cannot believe the value for money!</b><br /><br />If you think about it, for a 7 day trip to Greece, how much will the lodging and food already cost you? And I'm talking about five star hotels and a least 3 courses for every quality meal.<br /><br />On top of that all transfers are provided so you get chauffeured around. You don't get brought to lame touristy places to get scammed because Sunrise Greece takes a lot of pride in showing the best of Greece and not just to squeeze money out of couples.<br /><br />Except for your own shopping, you basically don't have to spend anything there.<br /><br />Best of all you return with unbelievable wedding photos and a video with the most breath-taking backdrop of one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Something different from the common wedding photos.<br /><br />All the pictures and videos are shot with the most expensive cameras and equipment.<br /><br /><br />If you wish to join Sunrise Greece, they are coming to Singapore on July 8 til July 14! They will meet with couples then. If you wish to sign a package with them, please hurry to email them at <span data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1]"><span data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1].[4]">info@sunrisegreece.com to book a meeting now!</span></span></span><br /><br />Information for Sunrise Greece:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sunrisegreece.com/blog/" target="_blank">Website</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunrise-Greece-Santorini-Wedding-for-Asian-couples/404601206279816" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/sunrisegreece#" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br />Email: info@sunrisegreece.com<br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-2990235947309141682014-06-19T15:27:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.740-08:00Datsumo Labo - Bugis Cube<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2DjmfrB4EIVRgpS3lpn98O15P8gLLRXzowN6c5W6Vn2GnCt2L4DAd5qJhC4upV2rTakMwWTSKK-xdcV7X0uXcs_FHu1uoslq4BTHt5MFvMb4kMSNdwHVKh_PnpheQMQX4zCIzADhyNw/s1600/CIMG0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2DjmfrB4EIVRgpS3lpn98O15P8gLLRXzowN6c5W6Vn2GnCt2L4DAd5qJhC4upV2rTakMwWTSKK-xdcV7X0uXcs_FHu1uoslq4BTHt5MFvMb4kMSNdwHVKh_PnpheQMQX4zCIzADhyNw/s640/CIMG0023.jpg" /></a></div><br />Oh my!!! Who is this cutie??? :D :D :D<br /><br />It's <a href="http://datsumo-labo.com.sg/" target="_blank">Datsumo Labo</a>'s mascot, <i><b>Bihakuma</b></i>, also called "Mei bai xiong" in Chinese, gracing Datsumo Labo's sixth branch at Bugis Cube during the opening!<br /><br />She is flown in all the way from Japan!<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">AND SHE IS SO SO SO CUTE!!</span></i><br /><br />Everyone was just squealing when she's around lol... I don't know what it is about mascots but they just make me so excitable lol.<br /><br /><br />Anyway before I get distracted... This is my third entry about Datsumo Labo!<br /><br /><br />You can read the <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2013/10/datsumo-labo.html" target="_blank">first</a> and <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2014/02/advertorial-im-back-with-my-second.html" target="_blank">second</a> entry by clicking on the links. :)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u><b>What is Datsumo Labo? It is the fast growing hair removal salon with over 50 outlets in Japan and many more worldwide. </b></u></span></span><br /><br /><br />So happy because Datsumo Labo has so so so many outlets now! Bugis Cube is its sixth outlet. In case you don't know where Bugis Cube is, it is directly opposite Bugis Junction next to Liang Seah street. Very convenient and super near to Bugis MRT + many shopping malls!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B9fpxI4csf3QAOmxEpfyOnvn79T0Py12S4aA-YMfbK301_7Tcz4zTynMF_Mc3SoAwmNeirpj50VPq43Jo4pwDjhmtj1rkCEdwSbwsNaQ9FPiX4YtwmTN3dfpgFdKpSc4rQLv5kybSX8/s1600/CIMG0032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B9fpxI4csf3QAOmxEpfyOnvn79T0Py12S4aA-YMfbK301_7Tcz4zTynMF_Mc3SoAwmNeirpj50VPq43Jo4pwDjhmtj1rkCEdwSbwsNaQ9FPiX4YtwmTN3dfpgFdKpSc4rQLv5kybSX8/s1600/CIMG0032.jpg" /></a></div><br />Outside the salon are giant posters of me AND it's all pink, so naturally I love the them!<br /><br />Datsumo Labo is very popular and the reason why there are so many outlets is because so many people go to them that they are often overbooked. Not to worry, now the outlets are so conveniently located all over Singapore. In fact, two more outlets are going to be opened.<br /><br />The first East side branch will open 28th June at <a href="http://www.datsumo-labo.com.sg/locations/katong.html" target="_blank">Katong</a> Parkway Parade. The 7th branch will open at <a href="http://www.datsumo-labo.com.sg/locations/somerset.html" target="_blank">Somerset Orchard Central</a> on 19th July.<br /><br />Customers can do advance booking if they wish to. <a href="http://datsumo-labo.com/booking/" target="_blank">CLICK CLICK</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmljARTKKTUkzVx1Pgewt6q08aVZGQCY1XANKnZ9j4q-lJl7pg5PnlI6awIKhFPgW-sbPx5XOxtEXe87xw84QEn5_0OQ_BPjrbP3b-LYLF35MVPfEllmRUaSTs1fRqwBbmbCvFWlPrGo/s1600/CIMG0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmljARTKKTUkzVx1Pgewt6q08aVZGQCY1XANKnZ9j4q-lJl7pg5PnlI6awIKhFPgW-sbPx5XOxtEXe87xw84QEn5_0OQ_BPjrbP3b-LYLF35MVPfEllmRUaSTs1fRqwBbmbCvFWlPrGo/s1600/CIMG0025.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bihakuma Y U SO CUTE??????!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaogV27wvQ3kUhdC6TM4GX8sUJZVT9R4BlhKo1-BW5E_ynL3Elo3qS1UyFc6_zlvI1BPHaTtF4s6hIHcI0DgOpoSEUkiuvmRZaxpg72sHSmyGAbridye_SbHtdoYVNrIK9qxGjSI2z90/s1600/CIMG0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaogV27wvQ3kUhdC6TM4GX8sUJZVT9R4BlhKo1-BW5E_ynL3Elo3qS1UyFc6_zlvI1BPHaTtF4s6hIHcI0DgOpoSEUkiuvmRZaxpg72sHSmyGAbridye_SbHtdoYVNrIK9qxGjSI2z90/s1600/CIMG0021.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Naturally cannot resist a selfie with her. :D</div><br /><br /><br />Let me recap a little about Datsumo Labo and why it's so popular in case you haven't read my past two entries:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1) It is very very affordable.</b></span></span><br /><br />IPL service have always been expensive. Datsumo Labo makes hair removal very affordable for everyone by scrimping on things like renovation. HOW AFFORDABLE IS IT? How does a 4 area hair removal for only $69 sound? If you consider just waxing off your brazilian area is already $50++, this is permanent and covers FOUR areas... so yes, VERY affordable!<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2) It is painless!! </b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3) There are no hidden fees.. </b></span></span><br /><br />No accosting customers to sign dodgy packages from spas that shut down a few months later. Everything is written very clearly so you totally understand what you are paying for and how much.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>4) </b></span></span>Datsumo Labo, unlike other places that provide permanent hair removal, <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ONLY DOES PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND NOTHING ELSE.</b></span></span> They are specialists, so don't expect to get a pedicure, a facial, or a massage from them.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5) FULL REFUND</b></span></span> if there are no results.<br /><br /><br /><br />Yup, so this is the success story of Datsumo Labo. In short, people like them because they are so affordable and they are effective!<br /><br /><br />I've been to 4 Datsumo Labo hair removal sessions so far.<br /><br />Since Qiuqiu and I are good friends and she is also sponsored by them, we sometimes talk about our experience with Datsumo, and we both agree they are great. :D<br /><br />By the third time, most of the undesirable hairs on my body are GONE.<br /><br />I'm a naturally hairy person AND on top of that my hairs are all pretty course and black, making them very ugly and obvious on my fair skin.<br /><br />Before Datsumo Labo came into my life I used to dream of not having to shave, wax, tweeze and epilate all the stupid hairs on me anymore, wondering how that would be like, to be one of those <i><b>lucky girls who don't have undesirable body hair.</b></i><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>To never accidentally leave the house wearing shorts and realising you didn't shave your leg hair and feel self conscious the rest of the day...</i></span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>To never worry that your pubes might show through a light coloured bikini or worse, have a strand peek out.</i></span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>To never have to decide to wear clothes with sleeves just because you are running late and don't have time to shave or pluck armpit hair before going out.</i></span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>To never have to cringe away when your partner strokes your leg because you know instead of feeling velvety smooth it's prickly and scaly.</i></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>NOW I AM ONE OF THOSE GIRLS!!</b></span><br /><br /><br />My leg hair is almost 90% gone. The rest are fine little hairs, half the thickness of my natural leg hair.<br /><br />My armpits are almost 98% hairless. I count perhaps 6 strands of armpit hair left per armpit, and they are so fine they are almost not noticeable.<br /><br />Brazilian is the slowest obviously coz there is denser hair there. However, I'd say about 70% of the hairs there are gone.<br /><br />I'm a happy happy girl.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlevTVRLZ_PTjKAofyrEERiZ6B8tXZO0qVWzy-60YMSAAbAhiSyhyYspcJyLI_8plrPmTsO0kHxG1usGmO9B5DwWL97PuI3ilxcQtfQVmtIhevBzqZ4L_SuwO98bfwwKwecKIgpvuPuRA/s1600/CIMG0035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlevTVRLZ_PTjKAofyrEERiZ6B8tXZO0qVWzy-60YMSAAbAhiSyhyYspcJyLI_8plrPmTsO0kHxG1usGmO9B5DwWL97PuI3ilxcQtfQVmtIhevBzqZ4L_SuwO98bfwwKwecKIgpvuPuRA/s1600/CIMG0035.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU DATSUMO LABO!! :D :D :D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxR-Hy9jVu1Gm2XaT5PBw3qIBWtetmn2_btc2CZFgoMqVlfMfDiGlCPUMNZiDozfs_N1Bx82UXGmVtWOqPfir4Cy2xCsy2tfefwVZJT-G1GOKuSuIhdDzU1CyvJjuPZcp1gADd7NF0xTs/s1600/CIMG0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxR-Hy9jVu1Gm2XaT5PBw3qIBWtetmn2_btc2CZFgoMqVlfMfDiGlCPUMNZiDozfs_N1Bx82UXGmVtWOqPfir4Cy2xCsy2tfefwVZJT-G1GOKuSuIhdDzU1CyvJjuPZcp1gADd7NF0xTs/s1600/CIMG0034.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFY3Le4wDUhB5SmhG5BImN3MDnq3-_1DCKDHqRWF5xIvodVZwIADojqHPB28XOHisyPlCRL-wnVQOOPFy1huyKX38I0zOUhXaw4fazR5XKbA123Iw_IvNKCZ_nA6s8277S276M1ArNmk/s1600/CIMG0036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFY3Le4wDUhB5SmhG5BImN3MDnq3-_1DCKDHqRWF5xIvodVZwIADojqHPB28XOHisyPlCRL-wnVQOOPFy1huyKX38I0zOUhXaw4fazR5XKbA123Iw_IvNKCZ_nA6s8277S276M1ArNmk/s1600/CIMG0036.jpg" /></a></div><br />When I went to the new Bugis Cube outlet I saw that it looks very similar to the other outlets - simple, bright, clean and airy - except this time decked with some balloons.<br /><br />The bare bones renovation work ensures more money saved go back to YOU, the customer. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ9fOY-uSWlBlSTyHI8QpF3SF34aV2QU2ZIeQ-A8c-385sGqubqzv8Q4hJT7tAiNgaw74xt4NV2cs6g6SyR2iAn-tVAaJQhd53g7O7E9VKrV6p__b6ukeM47v20XPcEmfDrcQSNYQIUE/s1600/CIMG0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ9fOY-uSWlBlSTyHI8QpF3SF34aV2QU2ZIeQ-A8c-385sGqubqzv8Q4hJT7tAiNgaw74xt4NV2cs6g6SyR2iAn-tVAaJQhd53g7O7E9VKrV6p__b6ukeM47v20XPcEmfDrcQSNYQIUE/s1600/CIMG0013.jpg" height="640" width="581" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With Bihakuma :D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z5ws_SToHI-eFz410E4KPZH_eJ70EKjNTK4U0psiEe4JPu6gxI-BxwbkRO60obXLsF41WuBZaYct0m31CH1zrx7yQgOzNuP3Dwtj_N5a4fwhaYPd9hsdyDieXAvN6n7dCLOqmXmDqeQ/s1600/CIMG0019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z5ws_SToHI-eFz410E4KPZH_eJ70EKjNTK4U0psiEe4JPu6gxI-BxwbkRO60obXLsF41WuBZaYct0m31CH1zrx7yQgOzNuP3Dwtj_N5a4fwhaYPd9hsdyDieXAvN6n7dCLOqmXmDqeQ/s1600/CIMG0019.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a present from Bihakuma! Really yummy snacks from Japan!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt5XdG0c6hY5KQmhyiKsmWWAHcLXcTke7UNAaDZmOga2pc26VnUkPMOZKMbvBnj2j5NRFLvPcBk-i3KZCI1L7fkDAvRf688IdTxMtWxMmKYw6shbLXH6x7pIJ2f-DisE8s7_jNSudC0M/s1600/CIMG0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt5XdG0c6hY5KQmhyiKsmWWAHcLXcTke7UNAaDZmOga2pc26VnUkPMOZKMbvBnj2j5NRFLvPcBk-i3KZCI1L7fkDAvRf688IdTxMtWxMmKYw6shbLXH6x7pIJ2f-DisE8s7_jNSudC0M/s1600/CIMG0017.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Bihakuma!! MUAH MUAH!!</div><br /><br /><br />Shall also post pics from when I went to the <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>PoMo branch opening at Dhoby Gaunt!</b></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaDBdTTrw5MylZXTaZ5JBFJ6hf0zCL9Q68Egnt0gXN-2gwTeMTaVbElUiJezflf6KXD6sWPkFnL8Et0YTYYimd583qWK3NNbkYgypIfaeb4EhVlX8gC-5aiQiSIBqNIsxlXEfPBM6maA/s1600/CIMG1175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaDBdTTrw5MylZXTaZ5JBFJ6hf0zCL9Q68Egnt0gXN-2gwTeMTaVbElUiJezflf6KXD6sWPkFnL8Et0YTYYimd583qWK3NNbkYgypIfaeb4EhVlX8gC-5aiQiSIBqNIsxlXEfPBM6maA/s1600/CIMG1175.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTXdyOfIEJHz2HbiSjxx2VdMBz_MSP235WO5xH0bmWai-dTWerfsZCIR4V_ieKqobg9RBoWBopOZkHPduyk7Bf3zJYqHCYiwvPrpk03tZX4RIu44pQEn8KcNkrLzeCbmw-J4MgHgei8/s1600/CIMG1174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTXdyOfIEJHz2HbiSjxx2VdMBz_MSP235WO5xH0bmWai-dTWerfsZCIR4V_ieKqobg9RBoWBopOZkHPduyk7Bf3zJYqHCYiwvPrpk03tZX4RIu44pQEn8KcNkrLzeCbmw-J4MgHgei8/s1600/CIMG1174.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My face everywhere :X</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoysNt3pJuYQnCH9_EaC_22t3u6oKjXKUDfy7DcG0q97cpYnrSC-I3cFfUfSdFJz1M1JoeUAE4p-0vgyQewm6v8r_cEFX4EbBrZjISIPSI0A26OIe728s1CstXJHH48TtMBzDIhRZW4ag/s1600/CIMG1179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoysNt3pJuYQnCH9_EaC_22t3u6oKjXKUDfy7DcG0q97cpYnrSC-I3cFfUfSdFJz1M1JoeUAE4p-0vgyQewm6v8r_cEFX4EbBrZjISIPSI0A26OIe728s1CstXJHH48TtMBzDIhRZW4ag/s1600/CIMG1179.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Same clean no nonsense decor.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjdCbgdjeSu1v1s0DyAE2yNMjXPoV94SoUf6RQ1SrDCca0OfhSLeqKYrkakoNGJTyYMxOzK6l4uTjtd9Lzyr_pw8Npi4Um0_2whAE8fvdsAr-3BkM6xSvgWID0lxr_pXNGsJ90PMhEyU/s1600/CIMG1190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjdCbgdjeSu1v1s0DyAE2yNMjXPoV94SoUf6RQ1SrDCca0OfhSLeqKYrkakoNGJTyYMxOzK6l4uTjtd9Lzyr_pw8Npi4Um0_2whAE8fvdsAr-3BkM6xSvgWID0lxr_pXNGsJ90PMhEyU/s1600/CIMG1190.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not everyday you can take a pic with your own lifesized standee.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUT-h77ApbVs325VpHQ4TP5rTxGSwPupaJgqYh0UMhn8IjCs9n19oR5itLm7bnYE8dWTSvhCgXicHy2VP5fViYeLJsyrlkp81gaAuGkWMbfq9edhwob2uenQmTC38cbb3WklGptELPjg/s1600/CIMG1196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUT-h77ApbVs325VpHQ4TP5rTxGSwPupaJgqYh0UMhn8IjCs9n19oR5itLm7bnYE8dWTSvhCgXicHy2VP5fViYeLJsyrlkp81gaAuGkWMbfq9edhwob2uenQmTC38cbb3WklGptELPjg/s1600/CIMG1196.jpg" /></a></div>Just a pic for show haha this is how the consultations are done before treatments but I know everything by now lol so I don't need.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibakQXtq0Ib0-MSJhxkSV1o_oPOtx7d5QC4d6FLHH32Zvl8BJDbHuQa7h3t7mbPBMoWxgkMVJ_SazR_q_bXSjywUFUwDlqJC663-ggGNdbz7xcy_IT-AtqVr9UFIoCd4AmumWPVtLbgSc/s1600/CIMG1187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibakQXtq0Ib0-MSJhxkSV1o_oPOtx7d5QC4d6FLHH32Zvl8BJDbHuQa7h3t7mbPBMoWxgkMVJ_SazR_q_bXSjywUFUwDlqJC663-ggGNdbz7xcy_IT-AtqVr9UFIoCd4AmumWPVtLbgSc/s1600/CIMG1187.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I realised also that Datsumo Labo has a different IPL machine now!</div><br /><br />The GSD machine is actually even better!! I personally feel that it is more efficient in hair removal, although it is very slightly more painful for me.<br /><br />When I said with this machine I can feel a very slight twinge of pain (compared to no pain at all the first two times), the staff told me that because it was my third time, they turned the power on higher for me. And they asked if I want them to lower it. I said it was tolerable, so we continued! In fact, I fell asleep shortly after. :O<br /><br />If you too go to Datsumo Labo, you can also request for a higher power (more effective hair removal but slight pain) or a lower power (still effective hair removal but perhaps not the best it can do. However, not painful AT ALL).<br /><br />It's really up to you. But I'd say go with whatever you are comfortable with. Even at the lower completely painfree setting, it was still super effective for me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotMgw4F1DZztapEAC7Eyk0NjD3rDEqLmBiSb2_vLPZpGNNUVx-5D68Dmyw8rygWQjV41hDCUKzT-S01T1wzEKjeDUFpVekdXdG5cmmQewR1mkmSjVSbXRaAJ6Hb6G_iNd1I4za2g53V8/s1600/CIMG1192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotMgw4F1DZztapEAC7Eyk0NjD3rDEqLmBiSb2_vLPZpGNNUVx-5D68Dmyw8rygWQjV41hDCUKzT-S01T1wzEKjeDUFpVekdXdG5cmmQewR1mkmSjVSbXRaAJ6Hb6G_iNd1I4za2g53V8/s1600/CIMG1192.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Information in case you wish to go to this outlet!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>There is a promotion for the month of June and July!!</b></span><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>FULL BODY 2 AREAS FOR ONLY $49 MONTHLY!! </i></b></span></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">You can quote my name "Xiaxue" and get 15% off too!! :D :D :D</span></b><br /><br /><br />FASTER BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!!! Find out more about this awesome $49/mth promotion <a href="http://www.datsumo-labo.com.sg/lp/current/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><br />There is also an ONLINE promotion right now, and you can find out more <a href="http://www.datsumo-labo.com.sg/49form/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><br />Go to <a href="http://datsumo-labo.com/booking">http://datsumo-labo.com/booking</a> and you can get a booking done in just 40 seconds! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ONE MORE THING!!!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.datsumo-labo.com.sg/dokumo2014/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8WTvX5FAg5ReqxY1nEehy9jsyfp0U5DBZiCAV0P6O47mcfPWrUzPTENbXEXOPwxNqm1P6segL9FY3xcNOQBF9rRQWvEdVEtlXMRo2FS4X30-z82oG6MZWxpTNpVW0ZdTCr_bf4jfKVw/s1600/bnrcoupon_xiaxue.png" height="228" width="640" /></a></div><br />Datsumo Labo is holding a Beauty Pageant and we are looking for interested participants to join! Looking for a chance to shine but never had one? This is the event for you (:<br /><br />Click on the above pic to join!<br /><br /><br /><br />And of course, remember to like Datsumo Labo's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/datsumolabo.singapore" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to get the best promotions! <br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-48186452137279455102014-05-20T12:47:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.782-08:00ORRO - The Name That Changed Diamond Simulants Forever<u>Advertorial</u><br /><br /> I have to say this is one of my FAVOURITE advertorials ever.<br /><br />How can it not be? <span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's about DIAMONDS!!!</b></span><br /><br />Or rather, diamond stimulants... But I don't care if a diamond is lab grown or mined somewhere - as long as it is sparkly and super shiny!!<br /><br />Before I start I want to talk about how I feel about jewellery. <i><b>Why is there such a huge price difference between costume jewellery and real fine jewellery?</b></i><br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I love costume jewellery. But they come with problems:<br /><br /><ul><li>1) I have a nickel allergy, so wearing costume jewellery earrings and rings are a problem for me. I get really itchy. Necklaces and bracelets are ok, but even so... </li></ul><ul><li>2) They can never last, usually they rust or break easily. They cannot be worn daily. </li></ul><ul><li>3) I can't custom make costume jewellery.</li></ul><br /><br />After I got my wedding ring I wear it every single day and I love it!! I don't ever take it off.<br /><br />I've always wanted to buy another diamond ring to wear daily on my right hand middle finger, but I cannot bear the idea of spending over $10,000 on a diamond ring (I wanted a big bling diamond of course), so this just never came into fruition. WTF seriously I can think of so many better things to spend $10,000 on.<br /><br /><br />Besides, if I spend $10,000 on a ring I'd be so afraid of losing it or damaging it that I will never wear it out! It will just sit in my safe except I don't have a safe coz I don't have a $10,000 diamond ring. Honestly, I've heard of so many people who keep their expensive engagement rings in safes all the time. It's the lamest thing ever! Why have it if you can't wear it?<br /><br /><br />I wish there was something that was actually affordable (perhaps in low thousands or below a thousand), as sparkly and with the same brilliance as a real diamond, and is long lasting and durable!<br /><br />I didn't know that <a href="http://orro.com/" target="_blank">ORRO</a> Private Collection provides exactly that!!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vjQYweIwQN-i699WRGry_HWMNA06iOfrnfem8YbrHVK697f8rBVIqOwwkg0oduM3jjWLtJC69q_VyqYMAJO8AgLMG_GWdlrMoVxv-p9ApJZ30rUkwFne3JAuI8YESLpSuYXu7NodU78/s1600/P1090051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vjQYweIwQN-i699WRGry_HWMNA06iOfrnfem8YbrHVK697f8rBVIqOwwkg0oduM3jjWLtJC69q_VyqYMAJO8AgLMG_GWdlrMoVxv-p9ApJZ30rUkwFne3JAuI8YESLpSuYXu7NodU78/s1600/P1090051.jpg" /></a></div><br />I went down to ORRO's store at Pacific Plaza for the first time and I felt like<span style="font-size: large;"><b> I WAS IN HEAVEN.</b></span><br /><br />The whole store was full of <i>rainbow fire facets</i> from the hundreds if not thousands of diamond simulants displayed in delicate glass drawers.<br /><br />Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings in every design imaginable.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And best of all? Their price tags - ALL AFFORDABLE.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDU10oDeLKPumH-IdMbumVZvvwoVrj67vx-nQO8DbpUY8t91yZqmelHmt3561LjscNmIO7CWlwFtJMkm5TNrnu6-2V_Mz5rtgCe50nn0obtxO6k2b0adArwwpqSdpWF7fB_LisLdPhoo/s1600/P1090089.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDU10oDeLKPumH-IdMbumVZvvwoVrj67vx-nQO8DbpUY8t91yZqmelHmt3561LjscNmIO7CWlwFtJMkm5TNrnu6-2V_Mz5rtgCe50nn0obtxO6k2b0adArwwpqSdpWF7fB_LisLdPhoo/s1600/P1090089.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the biggest rings at ORRO! Now I too can haz a 6 carat ring? :D <span style="color: red;"> </span></div><br /><br />A little more about ORRO, from their website:<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">ORRO embodies elegance, timelessness and practical wearability. Our designs are renditions of enduring sophistication and everyday wearability while our motto is that fine jewelry should be worn, enjoyed and NOT locked up in a safe. We believe that the universal allure of fine jewelry deserves a pragmatic option - whereby stress-free prices, superior quality and excellent workmanship can be enjoyed by all. ORRO Private Collection brings you exquisite fine jewelry you can have fun wearing, without breaking the bank.</blockquote><br /><br />ORRO does fine jewellery, but instead of setting naturally mined diamonds, they use lab grown diamond simulants which are completely indistinguishable with the naked eye.<br /><br />There are two types of diamond simulants they provide:<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ORRO’s Premium Master Cut Diamond Simulants </b></span></span>– a hand-cut and hand polished lab-grown diamond simulant that is painstakingly cut and polished to precision by their master cutters in their in-house workshop facility.<br /><br />Master Cut Diamond Simulants are set only on their solid 18K yellow/white/rose gold or pure platinum pieces. Price start slightly over <u>$800.</u><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ORRO’s Superior Cut Diamond Simulants</b></span></span> – a machine-cut and hand polished lab-grown diamond simulant.<br /><br />Superior Cut Diamond Simulants are set with platinum vermeil (sterling silver) pieces. Prices start from <u>$145.</u><br /><br /><br /><br />Both types are scientifically grown using state-of-the-art and proprietary science before being hand cut (or machine cut) and hand polished in line with stringent global grading benchmarks used in the genuine diamond industry.<br /><br />Each and every facet is cut and polished according to a mathematical formula and is placed at precise angles in relation to each other - the result is what many consider the world’s best diamond simulants. After all, every one of their very own master stone cutters has over fifteen years of experience cutting and faceting naturally mined diamonds.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>"EWWW... IT WILL LOOK SO FAKE!" </b></i></span></div><br /><br />That's how some people react to diamond simulants. This is nonsense. Superficially, it looks exactly the same! And I have witnessed this myself! The only way one can tell is with a microscopic loupe to examine the natural flaws a mined diamond has.<br /><i><b><br /></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Orro's diamonds are cut according to GIA standards and a computer model based on GIA data confirms that an ORRO certified diamond simulant offers the <span style="color: #3d85c6;">same brightness as a Tolkowsky Diamond.</span></b></i></span><br /><br />In fact, so confident was the manager of ORRO in his diamonds that he asked to see mine and put it side to side with an ORRO ring of the same design.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X1j6G5XzenMUNGFwjx5BTif-CMwV9aGahD6_KRsg-hIBcXtFrQ-RhRAcm_WSW8h6MxFPxh2etn9-owiwcLy68f8kmMxHHwQjEaLmMQbQAGl6l4_ZtQ0Zu7kFpdpPdDQ5yR2NZRU6-hY/s1600/wendywear72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X1j6G5XzenMUNGFwjx5BTif-CMwV9aGahD6_KRsg-hIBcXtFrQ-RhRAcm_WSW8h6MxFPxh2etn9-owiwcLy68f8kmMxHHwQjEaLmMQbQAGl6l4_ZtQ0Zu7kFpdpPdDQ5yR2NZRU6-hY/s1600/wendywear72.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FML.</b></span><br /><br />My ring at the bottom is obviously more lacklustre. -_-<br /><br />I know your reaction: My ring is coated with a thick layer of grime.<br /><br /><i><b>Nope, ORRO actually put it for ultrasonic cleaning and polished it before the photo.</b></i><br /><u><br /></u><u><i><b>Nope, that rainbow sparkle was not added in with photoshop.</b></i></u> I saw it with my own eyes when the photo was taken. I demanded that the photographer also angled my ring in a way it also sparkled, but somehow it couldn't happen wtf.<br /><br />My only consolation is that my ring is very old and very worn, abused daily for 4 years, so it has to have lost some of its shine. Besides, the ORRO ring it's being compared to is 1 carat while mine is only 0.73, so that isn't fair, right?<br /><br />But in any case you can see that ORRO diamonds' fire don't lose to the naturally mined ones.<br /><br /><br />I guess to cheer me up, ORRO told me I can go ahead and pick a design to customise that middle finger ring that I've wanted for ages!! :DDDD<br /><br />OMG YES!!!<br /><br /><br />I fluttered around the shop examining their designs to get inspiration, and I'm ashamed to say I actually took about 3 whole hours wtf. I finally saw a ring that had HEART SHAPED PRONGS around a round diamond! I fell in love with the design! The only thing is the band didn't have any side stones... So I modified the design until it became my dream ring!<br /><br /><br />Even after I got my ring design settled, I kept flitting around the shop sighing and saying I love so many of the pieces that ORRO decided to also give me a pair of Bejewelled Heart Earrings ($335) and Raised Heart Necklace ($388). :D<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS0iMM41JdmQSQz4KQe8Z_HAS_57aQ-FndTFOPt2zxXh3L105W1AqkNIp3S1wvciUaxPyEdrQA_BtoGoztCfPo32bm7ItoysowXaoMe8unrQ1xWzgsVyMJhvcfmL7PxAqC1mfHpcB9-g/s1600/IMG_7088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS0iMM41JdmQSQz4KQe8Z_HAS_57aQ-FndTFOPt2zxXh3L105W1AqkNIp3S1wvciUaxPyEdrQA_BtoGoztCfPo32bm7ItoysowXaoMe8unrQ1xWzgsVyMJhvcfmL7PxAqC1mfHpcB9-g/s1600/IMG_7088.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is so simple and pretty!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGL0RXjl67E9c4a6jcC6meUa2O1kWk3qdYPYX8D2K6h3CMAUS8V0B1_Nan1g81wN8KOwTahMgeOIprN29Zu0ZPR4-8EWbPXL03FBMsRnT12st2GQDju5T0S48iYu3jOIulH_t3_mTRWA/s1600/IMG_7098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGL0RXjl67E9c4a6jcC6meUa2O1kWk3qdYPYX8D2K6h3CMAUS8V0B1_Nan1g81wN8KOwTahMgeOIprN29Zu0ZPR4-8EWbPXL03FBMsRnT12st2GQDju5T0S48iYu3jOIulH_t3_mTRWA/s1600/IMG_7098.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With matching earrings! I actually have not taken them off till today wtf.</div><br /><br />Pictures can't really capture how shiny and gorgeous they are in real life.<br /><br /><br />Two days later ORRO sent me a 3D rendering image of how my ring will look like:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xMQ1Oemp-6OqVFmFr0RdMOh91-08cr_Y6CzT38thPZaScTclelOKBtO1YST_y82DGkbOLYnNGio5hgndhEb2Uc6qJNeXmb_butQn7-cU82iYmEfM844P4_r4-y0uy6Jd-OH_WAabS7Q/s1600/xx3d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xMQ1Oemp-6OqVFmFr0RdMOh91-08cr_Y6CzT38thPZaScTclelOKBtO1YST_y82DGkbOLYnNGio5hgndhEb2Uc6qJNeXmb_butQn7-cU82iYmEfM844P4_r4-y0uy6Jd-OH_WAabS7Q/s1600/xx3d5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I loved the design but wanted more filigree under the main diamond, so I sent this to the manager:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLW2Jwc_WzMrUVk3Jg1A5a9FgEeKT8Y9Toe6yxorTtupZoiW8ufBE-Y4krsUKO_fOkMsiCjZEHs2YqepMCgKgQwtOEU0nOqwZmghTz95uSfoIcs7nE09JANT71WgrQAKkpXa_VC64ADAo/s1600/xx3d6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLW2Jwc_WzMrUVk3Jg1A5a9FgEeKT8Y9Toe6yxorTtupZoiW8ufBE-Y4krsUKO_fOkMsiCjZEHs2YqepMCgKgQwtOEU0nOqwZmghTz95uSfoIcs7nE09JANT71WgrQAKkpXa_VC64ADAo/s1600/xx3d6.jpg" /></a></div><br /> I crudely drew this on the phone and sent it via whatsapp lol... Added two "S" shaped filigree and one more stone to the design!<br /><br />The final design was then sent to me after some changes:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n8uYQEDmp__73HAMua7pNZ1VyQ5X69czVSwWhzRIopO3OysrHpsPz97FeOwgWDXa1SUsT3lH1Zw0ggcsUCYeu2flI-6szBnH57eoUgiQCKiSSXg1qawb7zoamuK4FicWq_FTA29Mwu8/s1600/xx3d2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n8uYQEDmp__73HAMua7pNZ1VyQ5X69czVSwWhzRIopO3OysrHpsPz97FeOwgWDXa1SUsT3lH1Zw0ggcsUCYeu2flI-6szBnH57eoUgiQCKiSSXg1qawb7zoamuK4FicWq_FTA29Mwu8/s1600/xx3d2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>And it's being crafted!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtULaCxOs6KwIJ3usOB74_eKdib-7yK1Kr0WJCJjtDvh1lRkH9eKslsVnac0V6HV4-x-ahvrh3I1Opc_rv4R3WRByZHoRl5DWZbzoW5U5m9fWRhcrIsHUrY_iBDic-vZXrH7AXHj094-M/s1600/Wendy2_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtULaCxOs6KwIJ3usOB74_eKdib-7yK1Kr0WJCJjtDvh1lRkH9eKslsVnac0V6HV4-x-ahvrh3I1Opc_rv4R3WRByZHoRl5DWZbzoW5U5m9fWRhcrIsHUrY_iBDic-vZXrH7AXHj094-M/s1600/Wendy2_11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPepVVAKeDm2dh5v7iU9y2tkK3xJPplxPAc2OZd1b__JelY83rR0Tv4ybyLJimk80gENmSgtCcYADeS3OUOtHqaNBmU-qN_r-a0FoDhltzKhNmZBQhHqz47MPiEzb77LypJz97nuZ65ZY/s1600/Wendy1_011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPepVVAKeDm2dh5v7iU9y2tkK3xJPplxPAc2OZd1b__JelY83rR0Tv4ybyLJimk80gENmSgtCcYADeS3OUOtHqaNBmU-qN_r-a0FoDhltzKhNmZBQhHqz47MPiEzb77LypJz97nuZ65ZY/s1600/Wendy1_011.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp77quP2ablcDRtBlV_6rLhEg_FszOH8Dey8BPpKIHWRDFkjbgl7w5FHDKxmlvsIervAQNcT6Mp7WbjItbRMCPH7oe7mIPw8x7Ipt3Sa0p0FSa4yGBAsSN4jQ00_UOd9gWs0YVHKq-ovE/s1600/Wendy1_032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp77quP2ablcDRtBlV_6rLhEg_FszOH8Dey8BPpKIHWRDFkjbgl7w5FHDKxmlvsIervAQNcT6Mp7WbjItbRMCPH7oe7mIPw8x7Ipt3Sa0p0FSa4yGBAsSN4jQ00_UOd9gWs0YVHKq-ovE/s1600/Wendy1_032.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at the cute little heart prongs!<br /><br />Everything is 100% crafted by hand. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZUj3bkEaqT3wFScqqS6f-ad71uR9NAZ07S-_7U-QZgZEpr58p3LuRINsPQLiR_S7hVvG4QT6AJwwO1xkqFR1fev8EX-iZRGVH4xIvoPa1Ra4MaR9nBnfI6u5LorOhE6NW3DUvdkzFuk/s1600/Wendy1_042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZUj3bkEaqT3wFScqqS6f-ad71uR9NAZ07S-_7U-QZgZEpr58p3LuRINsPQLiR_S7hVvG4QT6AJwwO1xkqFR1fev8EX-iZRGVH4xIvoPa1Ra4MaR9nBnfI6u5LorOhE6NW3DUvdkzFuk/s1600/Wendy1_042.jpg" height="569" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FQPQp0HhYwVmQj9lAXXXXKYs6XMfIMYp4L6Oj1PaZUVPfB1XSFqwLLHdPnG0t4cg03ennr2q_b1ssfNpWGaPu0dUYRimFm2HCk8m-v4rCMOZ08Tt9vMAzDLokKGyHx-wMf2SYe746Ag/s1600/Wendy1_043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FQPQp0HhYwVmQj9lAXXXXKYs6XMfIMYp4L6Oj1PaZUVPfB1XSFqwLLHdPnG0t4cg03ennr2q_b1ssfNpWGaPu0dUYRimFm2HCk8m-v4rCMOZ08Tt9vMAzDLokKGyHx-wMf2SYe746Ag/s1600/Wendy1_043.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Each of the 119 side stones are handset under microscope onto the band!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_cY_J_pRLr56LziY3OxhuBcReTapVBKQ0OxkdehqWT97sIT0_omzF71oeEUiKAlzl73XRtQuFiJ9eDvTloaez5A4MAaNIstj0K43CuzisUes54Cuh_OWoKrUkwB6xctl6iUT0tfnppg/s1600/Wendy1_052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_cY_J_pRLr56LziY3OxhuBcReTapVBKQ0OxkdehqWT97sIT0_omzF71oeEUiKAlzl73XRtQuFiJ9eDvTloaez5A4MAaNIstj0K43CuzisUes54Cuh_OWoKrUkwB6xctl6iUT0tfnppg/s1600/Wendy1_052.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally for the 1 carat star<br /><br />After all the stones are set, here is how it looks like.. Before polishing:<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifxDqJtsNZDckG2D9o6tePaNzw6-IA5LeyP_GfCxD3D8dibWTeq7FqNLs0z-GqU_EZcLpOU5Rtwuk6UBfH1mdmnv13HkDFPJp7hqmtbEl2eGcgdqjv5_gH_UJcRl3QpQSoEuXr5iF7xU/s1600/Wendy2_017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifxDqJtsNZDckG2D9o6tePaNzw6-IA5LeyP_GfCxD3D8dibWTeq7FqNLs0z-GqU_EZcLpOU5Rtwuk6UBfH1mdmnv13HkDFPJp7hqmtbEl2eGcgdqjv5_gH_UJcRl3QpQSoEuXr5iF7xU/s1600/Wendy2_017.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND FINALLY....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFF1DlKvMKPWNtbOHQwDgAnLDHN8_cv8G7ed92wBfAdGwLljt8izo-dJK7h0j_ULi7uVLkAKDmPxL27W1IKeOZyjIKQDEKkKU4avXdvTZ0tWJtrLRJAvFRzjHjX_hagS6ELovPgytKJE/s1600/Wendyblog-long1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFF1DlKvMKPWNtbOHQwDgAnLDHN8_cv8G7ed92wBfAdGwLljt8izo-dJK7h0j_ULi7uVLkAKDmPxL27W1IKeOZyjIKQDEKkKU4avXdvTZ0tWJtrLRJAvFRzjHjX_hagS6ELovPgytKJE/s1600/Wendyblog-long1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nNibFAkfaaOHdyF1TMD73_G7_BW0_ZwhfZ9qfHX1qjfwqXH0Bs-CJ2Acriex2Gf23yqQSV9psenizICYUOYyGooAKsJFWs1qjAuIzIVmZZx5UyGGXKl01fBf78lSJzRg0jLSdqu7oS4/s1600/Wendyblog-long2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nNibFAkfaaOHdyF1TMD73_G7_BW0_ZwhfZ9qfHX1qjfwqXH0Bs-CJ2Acriex2Gf23yqQSV9psenizICYUOYyGooAKsJFWs1qjAuIzIVmZZx5UyGGXKl01fBf78lSJzRg0jLSdqu7oS4/s1600/Wendyblog-long2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>I am so in love with my ring!!!</b></i></span><br /><br />The workmanship is EXCELLENT. And it is a completely unique ring, designed by me! Plus, the ring is customized for me so it fits me exactly right and is so comfortable to wear.<br /><br />On my finger:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0zHq9dvQDRGZAa5IvfAxznJbqe0fVHALG0-21EZj_D8qv0wozcDawD0ZQGEkGYIjskA21LhphwokwsTziUkTSgRMbgJTNMkS7jXCPk_CDQ0Z_B93cdG2GwubR4Je8f-L422aH6G2pSk/s1600/Wendyblog-long3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0zHq9dvQDRGZAa5IvfAxznJbqe0fVHALG0-21EZj_D8qv0wozcDawD0ZQGEkGYIjskA21LhphwokwsTziUkTSgRMbgJTNMkS7jXCPk_CDQ0Z_B93cdG2GwubR4Je8f-L422aH6G2pSk/s1600/Wendyblog-long3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />All ORRO jewellery can be custom made to your own design and size too!! You can also pick the center stone to be any carat size you want!<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, as I said, pictures don't do the sparkle justice. Here's a short video:<br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/mCLZNWFvLF/embed/" width="612"></iframe> <br />Very very pretty right??<br /><br />More camwhoring pics:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApyWbVvKrg14RymlqdoKdlFB2tA2e27_6JiKwrEC5hYPBIci68aSatr_ogUrSD1sQqJrj8b1Hq9jygFVi0rDqllqLs52Q18i0mfsvus4kuu5BRql-lX7i9gq_4-k3Ol97QBJf0Maki6w/s1600/CIMG1156.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApyWbVvKrg14RymlqdoKdlFB2tA2e27_6JiKwrEC5hYPBIci68aSatr_ogUrSD1sQqJrj8b1Hq9jygFVi0rDqllqLs52Q18i0mfsvus4kuu5BRql-lX7i9gq_4-k3Ol97QBJf0Maki6w/s1600/CIMG1156.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(The tragus gem is a lousy earring I got from JB long ago wtf)</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJH5zdjE1CxnVyTc00b64W_JXynbqM0OKuYPlDWl-eDEJHJj5zyeVsQELuWBEFqGs2Pi4p0NEP3bbe1Uso7YO8bOp9TEPz_UphyphenhyphenZQKkeEyDqf3Dz6e7SGtIA8w9wN928Ln0DDP5W3E7o/s1600/CIMG1160.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJH5zdjE1CxnVyTc00b64W_JXynbqM0OKuYPlDWl-eDEJHJj5zyeVsQELuWBEFqGs2Pi4p0NEP3bbe1Uso7YO8bOp9TEPz_UphyphenhyphenZQKkeEyDqf3Dz6e7SGtIA8w9wN928Ln0DDP5W3E7o/s1600/CIMG1160.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHL01UYdf5S1cODxHXowmCTT-2JCEUK76358UL6NpFjmzXVMeoUMjb_F1ekogk0xII3sA5lUbnyCKVUjySmUNaM6Kce9cu9rA8VRmEYF3bNiumwUspJy172nSH9SQal9ebeMMLp6PcpY/s1600/CIMG1171.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHL01UYdf5S1cODxHXowmCTT-2JCEUK76358UL6NpFjmzXVMeoUMjb_F1ekogk0xII3sA5lUbnyCKVUjySmUNaM6Kce9cu9rA8VRmEYF3bNiumwUspJy172nSH9SQal9ebeMMLp6PcpY/s1600/CIMG1171.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxvT3nyA-QJ1hc49yVqkpbZnqJRqHiC5zDkC67HmzvP1CWf2bvV2R0h_O-qyqQ2SkGhcpZnbkxgug-wGEOojfv8mJolm21H_n0_ywblYbN7gU220PZuYesE_t0CwCaUKrVGroLDYVxt0/s1600/CIMG1173.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxvT3nyA-QJ1hc49yVqkpbZnqJRqHiC5zDkC67HmzvP1CWf2bvV2R0h_O-qyqQ2SkGhcpZnbkxgug-wGEOojfv8mJolm21H_n0_ywblYbN7gU220PZuYesE_t0CwCaUKrVGroLDYVxt0/s1600/CIMG1173.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a happy girl!!</div><br />Sorry the photos made the diamond simulants look so dull but in real life they are VERY sparkly!<br /><br /><br /><br />Want to kinda rant: It's funny that when I posted about my ORRO jewellery, people left some nasty comments, mostly about how they look down on "fake" diamonds. I don't know what kind of narrow mindset that is. I'm sorry but it's true that most of us cannot afford real diamonds! A 3 carat heart diamond necklace like the one I'm wearing will cost hundreds of thousands if not MILLIONS!<br /><br /><br />What's so wrong about buying diamond simulants if I want a bit of bling on me? It's not like I'm going around lying my jewellery are all real.<br /><br />I personally do think for an engagement ring the diamond should be real, because that should be the price of getting my hand in marriage, haha. But otherwise, I just don't feel its necessary!<br /><br />Besides, there are many good reasons to buy diamond simulants!!<br /><br />There are perhaps people who wish to propose but can't afford the real thing? Doesn't mean they should break the bank to get a tiny diamond ring yeah? May as well get a 1 carat one and still have money left over! Honestly, they look the same!<br /><br />There are also people who HAVE the real thing, but they are too scared to wear it out, so they make a replica of it with diamond simulants.<br /><br />ORRO's pieces are also great for travelling.You still want to look good but you won't want to bring a huge rock with you especially to less developed countries. I've also heard of people who left expensive rings in the hotel!<br /><br />Sad to say naturally mined diamonds' prices are artifically inflated by the people who control the supply. *Angry face* Diamonds, with the exception of huge pieces which are worth millions, actually have no resale or investment value.<br /><br />Or perhaps people are also concerned with naturally mined diamond controversies, so a diamond simulant solves that.<br /><br />In case you are wondering, ORRO backs the quality of their stones with a lifetime warranty - they will not lose their brilliance or shine over time. It's not like cheap cubic zirconia that will turn cloudy over time.<br /><br /><br />I'm such a huge fan of ORRO that for my mother's birthday I got her a ring from there wtf. I find that their Platinum Vermeil price range (low hundreds) is an excellent amount for a birthday gift.<br /><br /><br /><br />You can find out more about ORRO and buy their jewellery at <a href="http://orro.com/">HTTP://ORRO.COM</a>!<br /><br />Their facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ORRO.Online">https://www.facebook.com/ORRO.Online</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-59845760468339333512014-03-18T04:26:00.000-07:002016-03-01T01:08:14.799-08:00#Dashturns1<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ON 31ST MARCH 2014 DASH TURNS ONE!!</b></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eCE6dw7MMtw/Uygh5oJ1ZYI/AAAAAAAAgJ4/yjLm6Ouk2Wk/w612-h786-no/dash+-+394.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />I know a lot of you have requested a meet and greet with Dash!<br /><br />Since I am hosting a birthday party for him and people have requested that they wanted to pass a present to him, I decided to also organize a meet and greet!<br /><br /> For the first time ever, if you wanted to see Dash in real life, you have the chance to. :D<br /><br />If you are planning on coming, I have to make a few things clear:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>The party itself is not for the public</b></i></span>, only the Meet and Greet, held outside <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sghokeypokey" target="_blank">Hokey Pokey Indoor Playground</a> is. Please understand as I also have friends and family attending and the indoor playground will not be able to accomodate everyone. Millenia Walk has a big-ish corridor and it is air-conditioned, so the queue will form outside.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>The Meet and Greet will only last for half an hour</b></i></span>. Dash is very impatient and likes to move around a lot. I think half an hour is the maximum amount of time he will stay still in a high chair perhaps to pose for photos. </li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>The photo session is also dependent on his mood. </b></i></span>If he is very cranky, I won't force him to do this. It is his birthday afterall, it is most important that he is happy. Once again, please be understanding.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>Please refrain from touching Dash</b></i></span> for hygiene purposes. Posing next to him is ok!</li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>The Meet and Greet will start from 2pm and end at 2.30pm.</b></i></span> Dash will be going inside the playground to play from this point onwards.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><i><b><span style="color: red;">There will be 100 free Dash tee shirts </span></b></i>I've printed for you guys, kindly sponsored by <a href="http://www.mop.com.sg/" target="_blank">Ministry Of Print</a>. The tees are for adults, sizes are female S and male M. The design is still a surprise!</li></ul><br /><ul><li><i><b><span style="color: red;">One person is entitled to one tee.</span></b></i></li></ul><br /><ul><li>If you badly want the tee and it is all gone, you can place an order from Ministry of Print for a self collect later on. I am not sure yet what the price is but I'm not looking to earn money from this so it won't be much more than cost price.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><i><b><span style="color: red;"> You can come early to queue up if you want to avoid disappointment.</span></b></i> I'm not sure how many people will turn up, but I'm guessing we can only take photos with a handful of people for half an hour.</li></ul><br /><ul><li><span style="color: red;"><i><b>There will be an <a href="http://www.instaprint.sg/" target="_blank">Instaprint</a> booth present </b></i></span>for everyone to print their instagram photos! Just hashtag your photo with #dashturns1 and you can get it printed on the spot. I personally designed the "polaroid frame"!! </li></ul><br /><img src="http://eccdn1.dayre.me/1272ceea-52fc-4231-876d-fbdbbf809966-image.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cute?</div><br />And as you can guess, the theme is <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Superheros vs Supervillains!!</b></i></span><br /><br /><br />Dash will be coming as his namesake, Dash Incredible.<br /><br />Le BFF custom made his costume for him! :D :D :D If you wish to come in costume too, you can.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Here are the details!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD0dKHwI_ffLtrhUdkJ_UFmEuoNdbyLsDKqMI2JpHuC0JVI89KAQSvBRf5vAQuTgScL0wSCvXFU3IKh5hijjgs3VG3lw38OCxjvuXNUZnIJMqI63M2OAyIdjAV61cuP1zDTEI546w-k4/s1600/dashinvite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD0dKHwI_ffLtrhUdkJ_UFmEuoNdbyLsDKqMI2JpHuC0JVI89KAQSvBRf5vAQuTgScL0wSCvXFU3IKh5hijjgs3VG3lw38OCxjvuXNUZnIJMqI63M2OAyIdjAV61cuP1zDTEI546w-k4/s1600/dashinvite.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />This invite is meant for my guest thus the RSVP. But yup, the time, date and venue location is all here. Isn't the invite cute? Thank you Hokey Pokey for the fab design!!<br /><br /><br />See you guys there!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3626476373036112385.post-31917083766446234842014-03-02T10:53:00.000-08:002016-03-01T01:08:14.842-08:00Poker with Dash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZgLTdCpuUVz-WTl-uq9K7yW7cuJPlPa4_QIM3AtjA3zgUpprrg9zagq_MMSvpcm3nLBPTn4GtSNoMVhnXv4-s9pjrjhVnpqrGPEJGaAoh5LNTo6ML2WyEDW7ZkWQgsZPWTGHOsjyaM8/s1600/h1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZgLTdCpuUVz-WTl-uq9K7yW7cuJPlPa4_QIM3AtjA3zgUpprrg9zagq_MMSvpcm3nLBPTn4GtSNoMVhnXv4-s9pjrjhVnpqrGPEJGaAoh5LNTo6ML2WyEDW7ZkWQgsZPWTGHOsjyaM8/s1600/h1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSzNQ76EfNzU5OOtt-RL32m5DQeuycKqruP9FisFJSS6BM6XT44Ow9jCsE8ZRcwXs_508XY4ge9hO_R2nCt3zJpKEHQujmt1hPpVSODvTbWdh-9v03GLOij0w-VEogXO6ETxNYZiYsUUg/s1600/h2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTcnxrQSaeohYSLmGkZLeaOyBhZbFsNqcT8C6mm6RqOdHeE0ReDc9P6lDMepvLW6thKVWzotjQLsTCpYushMZPjsv5C2j_6LoT4ol_EczC6_IeeSmvjRffod1770v8KV_SEnPkpdPk5c/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTcnxrQSaeohYSLmGkZLeaOyBhZbFsNqcT8C6mm6RqOdHeE0ReDc9P6lDMepvLW6thKVWzotjQLsTCpYushMZPjsv5C2j_6LoT4ol_EczC6_IeeSmvjRffod1770v8KV_SEnPkpdPk5c/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25287%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I'm back with my second <a href="http://xiaxue.blogspot.sg/2013/10/datsumo-labo.html" target="_blank">Datsumo Labo</a> post!!!<br /><br />Apparently many of you must have liked my first post for them and decided to go to Datsumo Labo, because they are doing very well!!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So well, that they opened their third branch and are planning on more! :D</span><br /><br />Well I guess I can't really claim credit because what they are offering almost seems too good to be true wtf, it is no wonder that they are doing well!<br /><br />In case you didn't read my first Datsumo Labo post and can't be bothered to, Datsumo Labo is the fast growing hair removal salon with over 50 outlets in Japan! IMHO, they have completely revolutionalized permanent hair removal!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How is Datsumo Labo different?</b></span></div><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1) It is very very affordable. </b></span></span><br /><br />IPL service have always been expensive. Datsumo Labo makes hair removal very affordable for everyone by scrimping on things like renovation.<br /><br />HOW AFFORDABLE IS IT? How does a 4 area hair removal for only $69 sound? If you consider just waxing off your brazilian area is already $50++, this is permanent and covers FOUR areas... so yes, VERY affordable!<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2) It is painless! </b></span></span><br /><br />More about this later.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>3) There are no hidden fees..</b></span></span><br /><br />No accosting customers to sign dodgy packages from spas that shut down a few months later. Everything is written very clearly so you totally understand what you are paying for and how much.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4) </b></span></span>Datsumo Labo, unlike other places that provide permanent hair removal, <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ONLY DOES PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND NOTHING ELSE.</b></span></span> They are specialists, so don't expect to get a pedicure, a facial, or a massage from them.<br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5) FULL REFUND</b></span></span> if there are no results.<br /><br /><br />Datsumo Labo's third branch opened in Adelphi Mall... It is directly opposite Funan IT mall, very conveniently located next to City Hall MRT.<br /><br />I give it a visit!<br /><br />The last time I went to Datsumo Labo, I was still breastfeeding and wasn't a suitable candidate for permanent hair removal. This time round I'm done with breastfeeding and am 100% READY TO GET MY SMOOTH HAIRLESS SKIN!!!!!!!!!! AND FAIRER TOO!!<br /><br /><br />OMGOMGOMG!!!!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkX5jnTj_hjMP_2RvdK6iFpK0LLoippC1QNup4S66fBfbt5HrGNtlN8Sona7LQoieqgO3hRpam8LPgqR8uzTUJoXGesQn_im7CGxZUmnr8F6a3oN9d0yNqV0wlo4lcjY3vkliLnDuMW9I/s1600/P1070978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkX5jnTj_hjMP_2RvdK6iFpK0LLoippC1QNup4S66fBfbt5HrGNtlN8Sona7LQoieqgO3hRpam8LPgqR8uzTUJoXGesQn_im7CGxZUmnr8F6a3oN9d0yNqV0wlo4lcjY3vkliLnDuMW9I/s1600/P1070978.jpg" /></a></div><br />When I arrived I saw loads of life sized and larger than life posters of me!!! I was printed all over the storefront!!!! SO AWESOME, I LOVE!!!!!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0MP5axtdsyRYhyiV7MxwGuOrXH2t6JVMoKIxzmjoDgwY4-7OzUNw8JUL0ZepqlpIeFotwLtBdquI5-R4gXKqZbOWhUF75444u5SyA7DNrvXntDvfbGnBKwTlspeJ29m9hBmA_ZHbTCw/s1600/P1070982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0MP5axtdsyRYhyiV7MxwGuOrXH2t6JVMoKIxzmjoDgwY4-7OzUNw8JUL0ZepqlpIeFotwLtBdquI5-R4gXKqZbOWhUF75444u5SyA7DNrvXntDvfbGnBKwTlspeJ29m9hBmA_ZHbTCw/s1600/P1070982.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Must take photo with self and self.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCxEOA4zKVwXlKNpFi5gUHUkaTH0VNNleHxkKcu4jYTr1k1xIB8yXDtg0ptQ9awHkwEVfaPds-OKlE0sS-fKF_DZ8jFdyRmSzY19buEn6tmqtRpfpAZzaXO8tHRpTtG-B32Ntd41_PhI/s1600/P1070996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCxEOA4zKVwXlKNpFi5gUHUkaTH0VNNleHxkKcu4jYTr1k1xIB8yXDtg0ptQ9awHkwEVfaPds-OKlE0sS-fKF_DZ8jFdyRmSzY19buEn6tmqtRpfpAZzaXO8tHRpTtG-B32Ntd41_PhI/s1600/P1070996.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello double me!!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtptgxNNTHJNg67E2eY8sR9B-KGK5kyx2iTE4MzCJryPWsUIOHPw3qugNoqCEC0GeMLOvRjt93ux5IwFqw8oIMuOmyNoRLPEk06MxinbLq4PD5FUmg2rZV9jV0wHHMTCmxsH3YCZb4NXs/s1600/P1070985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtptgxNNTHJNg67E2eY8sR9B-KGK5kyx2iTE4MzCJryPWsUIOHPw3qugNoqCEC0GeMLOvRjt93ux5IwFqw8oIMuOmyNoRLPEk06MxinbLq4PD5FUmg2rZV9jV0wHHMTCmxsH3YCZb4NXs/s1600/P1070985.jpg" /></a></div><br />HEHEHE cheap thrill!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPiF00rdtITeb4MlTQSmGSMe1sZ20nm_wBINsQPLoZzv6phY2nBXIfzpZd_4YKYqbcefZDkbkAI9R74p8aCDZ674mlncxjlJbInU5_PtqGx64bAnGbssBkpsK2GxBpjeoqsm76XHasSo/s1600/P1070986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPiF00rdtITeb4MlTQSmGSMe1sZ20nm_wBINsQPLoZzv6phY2nBXIfzpZd_4YKYqbcefZDkbkAI9R74p8aCDZ674mlncxjlJbInU5_PtqGx64bAnGbssBkpsK2GxBpjeoqsm76XHasSo/s1600/P1070986.jpg" /></a></div><br />I love Datsumo Labo's salons... The colours are always pink and white, so pretty!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNq_x96C2kF6ca6xKl_d9FpOrR5hefX0IGY36QplcRf9cbOUW_bSh7uSQTL_-6yvgwR69ei5732uH37NMeUec2PwjfxTs3rB_D9oE6P17gASKjkwsVRFYWftmmpKSVdcrK995thWlytc/s1600/P1070981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNq_x96C2kF6ca6xKl_d9FpOrR5hefX0IGY36QplcRf9cbOUW_bSh7uSQTL_-6yvgwR69ei5732uH37NMeUec2PwjfxTs3rB_D9oE6P17gASKjkwsVRFYWftmmpKSVdcrK995thWlytc/s1600/P1070981.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's the team of aestheticians, trained to battle against your unsightly body hair. Haha!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrT8W3bf0qrB5FlBLcc7U5r8GVBE5fFtYhdYgShMioLkKgHUJy2YaLnCgkYPvIrrywblFSr5cTiY2eu4nY_ZaAVi1VDfsci8GdO36RS_G_mL0IdX-4JfXMDDFhWojTjBfJR25HyCvIwg8/s1600/P1080009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrT8W3bf0qrB5FlBLcc7U5r8GVBE5fFtYhdYgShMioLkKgHUJy2YaLnCgkYPvIrrywblFSr5cTiY2eu4nY_ZaAVi1VDfsci8GdO36RS_G_mL0IdX-4JfXMDDFhWojTjBfJR25HyCvIwg8/s1600/P1080009.jpg" /></a></div>Bloggers who go to Datsumo Labo!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnnYEdsSw0r0fomCl-1Aakuwe7AX2pCkpLdTCY6LmxjI_MFqFFsTWUU-j8zd2yVZXlhshYrovi5DMWtd7k_WBYgHNVC2UXJznAzeqfI73LK7lPKcA1eJtlscDGWHTgwDNCykvnSe5Dmw/s1600/P1080007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnnYEdsSw0r0fomCl-1Aakuwe7AX2pCkpLdTCY6LmxjI_MFqFFsTWUU-j8zd2yVZXlhshYrovi5DMWtd7k_WBYgHNVC2UXJznAzeqfI73LK7lPKcA1eJtlscDGWHTgwDNCykvnSe5Dmw/s1600/P1080007.jpg" /></a></div><br />I do another round of consultation with my aesthetician. I'm too hairy everywhere so I decided to just do a full body hair removal!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDZhgxvjn1LKQWjuGHkhILwbJm799k3tiZouWxnzSckMRVsMNF1xj5z-3HYP8sKNu7bBOTPnuZiHAV0vZeE9InplHm4fDBCTSIlF0Bv2xvpfPkpwLNuLUl5t1hzRmy9K8T8onSJcFzMY/s1600/P1080011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDZhgxvjn1LKQWjuGHkhILwbJm799k3tiZouWxnzSckMRVsMNF1xj5z-3HYP8sKNu7bBOTPnuZiHAV0vZeE9InplHm4fDBCTSIlF0Bv2xvpfPkpwLNuLUl5t1hzRmy9K8T8onSJcFzMY/s1600/P1080011.jpg" /></a></div><br />Just like the branch at Tanjong Pagar, the Adelphi branch is also extremely minimalist with no fancy decorations at all. Just a basic bed, and all the other necessities.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFZdwg1qxSUX5MkH0SPCTgWIEPU06YwqRBw53YG__yr43ZWJEmYCPJe1XM_a4QA6bpBZgnxx_XNnOVe6zIO8YvWAubp3vlKFq24pkgcWdau0eB9TWdPCOi2xuWo4KKkQbB9kURlg-SgA/s1600/P1080012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFZdwg1qxSUX5MkH0SPCTgWIEPU06YwqRBw53YG__yr43ZWJEmYCPJe1XM_a4QA6bpBZgnxx_XNnOVe6zIO8YvWAubp3vlKFq24pkgcWdau0eB9TWdPCOi2xuWo4KKkQbB9kURlg-SgA/s1600/P1080012.jpg" /></a></div><br />The famous DEKA machine from Italy will remove my unwanted hairs...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1qK1ZADDyQumnukyIVv2JD6mGAkfEO5YKBrroZywynqHySYwGeFTNU3nxspE31Ye8i8WtC9HlJL5et-8ck6I95AZfP2JQobgTWZn96hOfSQlAOVdoJbq_rpHpBPtApQY5lAXeSN-H8k/s1600/P1080017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1qK1ZADDyQumnukyIVv2JD6mGAkfEO5YKBrroZywynqHySYwGeFTNU3nxspE31Ye8i8WtC9HlJL5et-8ck6I95AZfP2JQobgTWZn96hOfSQlAOVdoJbq_rpHpBPtApQY5lAXeSN-H8k/s1600/P1080017.jpg" /></a></div><br />With my glasses camwhoring with DEKA, who is the superstar in the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYxx0EfUQTbdIdYQZwrsTmRFkRqiSfvONQgx8uKvAuye-5KLcT1wVr715mFPGpvnR_EvxUGhVmQ8dYT4suiBpVGLJThPHhgRM82mU4dWUzDV4ijsw14Yv0mw3AJ0nHyh_lp_f9EutFRs/s1600/P1080026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYxx0EfUQTbdIdYQZwrsTmRFkRqiSfvONQgx8uKvAuye-5KLcT1wVr715mFPGpvnR_EvxUGhVmQ8dYT4suiBpVGLJThPHhgRM82mU4dWUzDV4ijsw14Yv0mw3AJ0nHyh_lp_f9EutFRs/s1600/P1080026.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Changed into my comfy robe...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr0sNzt7fWlZXwjkaXaUvb29qx-Owmp_oQbKI63NLzS9SBSsupKCVtxl_abO36Q5E_P1OVsRNgzDwF-lDKsQlrvP75DzrgUUAWyJQvLDeh0v36oTxPkIj7ursBh6I9pZ7dJ-dDUcY_Fc/s1600/P1080022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr0sNzt7fWlZXwjkaXaUvb29qx-Owmp_oQbKI63NLzS9SBSsupKCVtxl_abO36Q5E_P1OVsRNgzDwF-lDKsQlrvP75DzrgUUAWyJQvLDeh0v36oTxPkIj7ursBh6I9pZ7dJ-dDUcY_Fc/s1600/P1080022.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is the "beans" gel that will be applied on my whole body later. It not only moisturizes your skin and is really expensive, it will also make your skin fairer!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>AND SO WE START!!!</b></span></i><br /><br />For the full body removal, I start by lying on my front, completely naked.<br /><br />I felt very self conscious about my nether regions being exposed to all, but I barely had any time to panic. I had 3 aestheticians working on me at once so that I can be done in less than one hour, and they all worked so well with one another!!!<br /><br /><br />While a person is shaving, another is applying gel and another is shooting laser beams at me. With so many things going on at once, my skin couldn't even understand what exactly was going on where.<br /><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>I FELT NO PAIN AT ALL. NONE.</b></i><br /><br /><br />In fact, I actually LIKED it when the machine goes off because it makes my skin feel a little warm, and I felt quite cold!!<br /><br /><br />And suddenly, my back was done so I flipped over.<br /><br /><br />When they say "full body hair removal", they REALLY mean full body. I had my ENTIRE body shaved and lasered, including my breasts!!! It felt quite weird to be honest lol<br /><br />When it was time to do the brazilian area, I panicked.<br /><br />Even though the rest of the body felt really painless so far, I IPL-ed the brazilian area before at other salons and it hurt so much I almost screamed!!! It felt like someone was stabbing me down there with a hot long needle! I suddenly recalled that unpleasant sensation and wondered if Datsumo Labo will be the same.<br /><br />I clenched my teeth as my aesthetician nonchalantly went on with that area as she did everywhere else. I waited for the pain to come.<br /><br /><br />NOTHING.<br /><br />ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.<br /><br />I couldn't believe it!!!!!!!! HOW CAN IT BE??<br /><br /><br />And just like that, my whole body was done.<br /><br /><br />My whole body felt so soft and smooth thanks to the beans gel too. There was absolutely no sign that I went through permanent hair removal, which was supposed to hurt and be unpleasant. In fact, I felt pampered and cozy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPgKJSNr1KDQSLBaEdStcXXksMp3q6KPNeQQV-NzsEbr_fm0lRbO5ilvEPu2JAv6Zj9ICkzg2RPepZYsLaAFECvXB_6s7s93WN_AL0YLxsn894vOOubOSvpde9cEGZ9B9Q0D8vablwnE/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPgKJSNr1KDQSLBaEdStcXXksMp3q6KPNeQQV-NzsEbr_fm0lRbO5ilvEPu2JAv6Zj9ICkzg2RPepZYsLaAFECvXB_6s7s93WN_AL0YLxsn894vOOubOSvpde9cEGZ9B9Q0D8vablwnE/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25288%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE IT!!</div><br />All's great, Datsumo is affordable and all... BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION ON EVERYONE'S MIND...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>DOES IT WORK??</b></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevW8u3TkpmKZrDxV-CsKqhJZDwEuCKLO4-dgwVrk3jdAIaULd4_-EtoC3LkLeCsE0pgQJogAZiWChrBiJjzKCNaVJDooF5CwYafXLmyoSgQG8Jyt9DL06p-rlcA0MEc6jM9R9ZGF_7FY/s1600/P1060612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevW8u3TkpmKZrDxV-CsKqhJZDwEuCKLO4-dgwVrk3jdAIaULd4_-EtoC3LkLeCsE0pgQJogAZiWChrBiJjzKCNaVJDooF5CwYafXLmyoSgQG8Jyt9DL06p-rlcA0MEc6jM9R9ZGF_7FY/s1600/P1060612.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's a <i><b>BEFORE</b></i> picture of my arm hairs... Told you arm hairy!!! (LOL I'm sounds like arm, geddit hehehehe)<br /><br />During the treatment they shaved me. Afterwards, the hairs grow out and those that got lasered will fall off by themselves.<br /><br />Hairs have cycles - they grow, reach their maximum length, then fall off naturally. So at any point, some follicles on our skin do not have hair in them, and that's because they fell out and are growing back again.<br /><br />These empty follicles cannot be IPL-ed because light therapy works via the contrast of dark hair against fair skin. To not be too technical, this means IPL works via doing it several rounds so you manage to shut all the follicles down!<br /><br /><br /><b>One month after my session, my arm has lost almost 70% of hair:</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL8bSEFGmqXu5YKo4PxhwNgkQD1TneQTxPwAbfLbC-evjHVzosix9antlWurt8yXRSJCH5-H3sA9i7HgwdoRRLNdEjX_PvAo7AZdLV2OVA_LRwoSTXWM5kXpbduiio_we4KRIiXUyNt4/s1600/P1070980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL8bSEFGmqXu5YKo4PxhwNgkQD1TneQTxPwAbfLbC-evjHVzosix9antlWurt8yXRSJCH5-H3sA9i7HgwdoRRLNdEjX_PvAo7AZdLV2OVA_LRwoSTXWM5kXpbduiio_we4KRIiXUyNt4/s1600/P1070980.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In fact, the hairs remaining are so fine and sparse that they can hardly be seen!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My arms look so smooth and fairer too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my disgusting leg:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJJFe5Hctmm5yKzQqXPcmNU9dLjAg7kDtH8G3pxQbp3-AMM8tYfb1BQEAlXnzbVWnyXJxlSUMZtSFPuH65fXXk5VyMudw4d3QTZCeF6EyHvXc4fafXABnWdf0lQQIBdG3C7J4Oc-_O1U/s1600/P1070979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJJFe5Hctmm5yKzQqXPcmNU9dLjAg7kDtH8G3pxQbp3-AMM8tYfb1BQEAlXnzbVWnyXJxlSUMZtSFPuH65fXXk5VyMudw4d3QTZCeF6EyHvXc4fafXABnWdf0lQQIBdG3C7J4Oc-_O1U/s1600/P1070979.jpg" /></a></div><br />After two sessions, I've lost about 80% of my leg hair. See the hairs near my ankles? If I never went for treatment, my leg hair is even denser than what you see near the ankles!!<br /><br />YES I KNOW IT'S SUPER DISGUSTING!!! That's why I love Datsumo Labo coz I'm finally solving this hair problem of mine!!<br /><br />I HATE my leg hair! They always need to be shaved and I always forget, getting reminded only when I'm already out of the house and feeling extremely self conscious afterwards. :(<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZ5p8RAceMtgZK9l8MKt85w_P98Z_lg7RDdBnXtsyNjcdlgGf1LEF3Epsis-UB8wwKq6UHJZi49j56Ql7UZr_-IUBGjSWoktSYCwVet9PavjbJM8KPkQ6s8OcyfBFnEl6fBpujCq_WqA/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZ5p8RAceMtgZK9l8MKt85w_P98Z_lg7RDdBnXtsyNjcdlgGf1LEF3Epsis-UB8wwKq6UHJZi49j56Ql7UZr_-IUBGjSWoktSYCwVet9PavjbJM8KPkQ6s8OcyfBFnEl6fBpujCq_WqA/s1600/IMG_7067e+%25281%2529.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />With Datsumo Labo, all of us can finally get the baby smooth skin we want!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>OMG is it possible? 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You're gonna need one."</b></i></span><br /><br />"Nah," I said dismissively. "I think I'll be ok."<br /><br /><br />In my heart I thought about her... <i>"Geez woman, I'm gonna NEED a maid?? Do you have any idea how spoilt rotten you sound? I work from home and have so much free time. One adult and one baby - how hard can it be??? Ridiculous, I won't need a maid and I don't want one."</i><br /><br />Fast forward a few months... That one sentence from that business associate turned out to be the most astute advice I've received from experienced mothers.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Motherhood is TOUGH.</b></span> It is, in fact, the toughest thing I've ever had to do in my life. I cannot believe people talk about how painful childbirth or recovering from a C section is. THAT PART IS EASY PEASY.<br /><br />The hard part comes afterwards. Torture isn't momentary physical pain. Torture is <i>SLOW</i>.<br /><br />Torture is sleep deprivation over MONTHS. You think you can repay your sleep debt tomorrow? No you can't, you can't sleep when baby isn't asleep. Torture is not knowing why your little bundle of joy isn't a bundle of joy but is bawling his heart out, turning purple, and nothing you do is helping. Torture is his first fever.<br /><br />It's hard to explain how tough Motherhood is. It is especially difficult for me because I was breastfeeding but Dash doesn't want to latch, so I exclusively pump out the milk for him - every 4 hours round the clock for the first few months.<br /><br />A lot of it is also mental - fighting postnatal blues, and the fact that you can never feel relaxed because you are the main caretaker of such a fragile little being that can keel over and die any moment, even in his sleep wtf. Curse you SIDS! It is also extremely mentally distressing to be thrown into something completely new and be expected to do problem solving everyday. Suddenly I have to be the expert on which milk bottle to buy, how to sleep train, or prevent colic.<br /><br />It's still alright if all I had to do was to handle baby. On top of that I still need to work, take care of igloo (yes he is still alive), feed myself, buy all groceries, keep the house clean, have basic personal hygiene like shower etc.<br /><br />I now have so much newfound respect for all mothers, especially stay-at-home fulltime moms. These are the people who somehow don't get respect at all. People think they must be stupid, talentless, and have no goals or aspirations in life.<br /><br />In actual fact, moms who <i><b>choose </b></i>to give up their careers in exchange for more precious time with their kids aren't doing it to have an easy time. <b>They have the TOUGHEST job of all. </b><br /><br />No other job requires 24/7 mental dedication, has no off days, no weekends, no sick leave, and disturbs you every few hours of your sleep.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And yet they choose to do this thankless job, choose to not wonder what else they could have achieved with their life if they weren't just "mom", choose to forsake their social life - because they understand that their kids won't be kids forever, and any time spent with them is magical, fleeting, and will never be possible again once its gone.</span> That deserves more respect than any CEO does imho.<br /><br /><br />With that same dismissive attitude I gave to my business associate I also dismissed away people who told me to get a confinement nanny. I didn't like strangers in my house, so I asked my mother to do my confinement for me.<br /><br />She slogged away and was such an immense help that I begged her to stay on after my confinement ended in a month. And just like that, this carried on for six months.<br /><br />But my mom has to work too. She's a real estate agent. She is very busy and sometimes would leave me at home alone with Dash for days. Mike is no help since he comes home from work very late and has zero baby knowledge.<br /><br />I remember when Dash was about a month old, my elderly grandfather passed away. My mother left me for 3 days while she handled his funeral.<br /><br />I panicked because I knew I couldn't handle Dash all by myself for so long!! How can I sit down and pump milk for half an hour every four hours? If he is crying I can't carry and pacify him with two mechanical bottles on my boobs.<br /><br />I called all my friends while sobbing hysterically to see if they could come over and help. Luckily for me, many of them did and I could finally shower/eat/take a proper dump/wash the milk bottles.<br /><br />Once, Dash finally fell asleep while I was alone in the house with him. I went to take a poop. Halfway, he woke up and cried, so I had to hastily stop pooping, do a halfassed (lol geddit?) job at wiping, and shoot out of the toilet. It's hard to explain how tough it is, all I can say is once you became a mother you will understand. <br /><br />Two things to clarify here.<br /><br />1) <b>It isn't tough being a mom. It's tough being a GOOD mom.</b> Afterall, drug addicts and teens have become moms before, and those in the ghettos do it by themselves with 5 kids and no one to help them.<br /><br />It's easy being a mom if you leave your baby to cry, don't give a shit if their nails are cut or diapers are soiled. I'm sure the infant mortality rate in ghettos is pretty high. But I have a standard I set for myself and that standard is really mentally and physically draining for one person to achieve.<br /><br />2) I know I made motherhood sound terrible. It isn't. Many parts are extremely lovely - like when your baby smiles at you, or goes into a milk coma, or falls asleep in your arms. And Dash is so freaking cute - I just feel so happy and contented looking at him. Tired, but very happy. <br /><br /><br />So just like that I soldiered on for six months. My mom and I took turns taking care of Dash. It got easier when he got older.<br /><br />But my mom wants to move back to her own place, and I really needed to get back to work. I neglected so much of my work! And that's not all. Both my mom and I started to have physical problems as well from our exertion. She started to limp and say her knee hurts. Then her thumb can't bend. As for me... I have constant shoulder and neck aches. (This still isn't resolved btw)<br /><br />Knowing my mom is getting old and helping me take care of Dash and the house is hurting her, how can I continue to ask her to do it? <br /><br />The house as also getting increasingly messy and dirty.<br /><br />Finally I decided I needed to get a maid. Or domestic helper, I don't care for euphemisms. Just calling a spade a spade.<br /><br /><br />There are many reasons why I was so against having one.<br /><br />We all heard the horror stories about bad maids. Like how they steal things, or have construction worker boyfriends that they bring home when employers aren't home, or seduce the husband of the family they work for.<br /><br />But because such is the nature of humans, the stories of good maids don't spread so much. However, if you ask around, many people have fantastic helpers at home! I asked the opinion of two mommy friends of mine who also have maids at home. They said they absolutely cannot do without their maids! One of the maids even loves the toddler so much that during her off days she uses her own money to buy toys for her.<br /><br />When I spoke to Dr Georgia Lee about how hard motherhood is, she told me to definitely find a maid. She said her maid has worked with her for over 20 years, taking care of her children as though they were her own, and is very much a part of the family.<br /><br />Good maids who fit your family may not be easy to find, but once you DO find one, they are INVALUABLE.<br /><br />Heartened, I went to look for mine. <br /><br />I went with<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="http://www.primechoicemaid.com.sg/" target="_blank">Prime Choice Maids</a></b></span> through a contact.<br /><br />They knew who I was and gave me a discount on the agency rates, and found me a helper.<br /><br />My criteria? I wanted someone who is careful and meticulous with babies, preferably with experience. Not too young (they tend to be playful and always want to go out to have fun), nor too pretty/vain (zomg I think she will go sneakily wear all my clothes).<br /><br />I don't care if she can't cook, there is a coffee shop just downstairs anyway and I don't mind buying zhup cai bng everyday or occasionally doing the cooking myself. Housework wise I am probably the easiest going person. As long as the house is kept relatively clean I'm ok.<br /><br />Mostly I wanted a homebody I can trust who is going to take good care of Dash when I can't.<br /><br />So they got me Eleanor!<br /><br />Or we call her <i><b>Ellen</b></i> for short.<br /><br />Ellen's been working for me for a few months now, but I waited for a bit to announce it just in case she isn't the right fit.<br /><br />She's great with Dash, and she takes good care of him too. She's hardworking and does a great job cleaning the house too. She's the quiet introverted type, so she likes staying at home as well. She also got really excited when she saw igloo! She said she used to work at a pet shop before she came to Singapore and she loves animals.<br /><br />With Ellen in my life things got much easier. With her helping for everything else, I now can spend more quality time playing with Dash without feeling like I wish he would nap so I could.<br /><br />Dash can't stand being in the car seat for too long. With Ellen I can now go out with him anytime I want and she can give him toys or a biscuit (or worse come to worst the iPad) at the backseat. At least I wasn't trapped at home with Dash all day and we can go do fun stuff like going to the beach.<br /><br /><img src="http://eccdn1.dayre.me/c8da42b6-3d25-4a61-aebb-e712f446c772-image.jpg" /><br /><br />Dash at the beach, held by Ellen<br /><br /><img src="http://eccdn1.dayre.me/0b9e03aa-09c9-4b4a-aae0-a9b363caf28d-image.jpg" /><br /><br />Yay for freedom!!<br /><br /><br />I no longer have to do the chores I hated doing like washing bottles or sheets. Nor does my mom! When she comes visit, all she has to do is play with Dash instead of chores. Right now it's 1.58am and I'm blogging a long wordy post. I can do it only because I know I can sleep in tomorrow if I needed to. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoirFNEo57c5N03whYsFvpsCgF3q35BoBkq0y0Jd-3lTIV-w2ga_WRJKkECBScedVvdtZZ3TR9Ov3cd7MNy3c1WPuCN8P-FM19XOr7aItMTpkwQ__DTNEvZT4Un-wPvbaCUOBk97ds1bU/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoirFNEo57c5N03whYsFvpsCgF3q35BoBkq0y0Jd-3lTIV-w2ga_WRJKkECBScedVvdtZZ3TR9Ov3cd7MNy3c1WPuCN8P-FM19XOr7aItMTpkwQ__DTNEvZT4Un-wPvbaCUOBk97ds1bU/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" height="610" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also got CCTVs installed in the house! At any time I can use my cellphone to look at the cameras and see what's going on at home. This gives me peace of mind when I'm out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKDoKGD2_AYFAYTGo8q6-Yz1INs7P3UcTjE2_UjzXGHwQekiMUaL3G0G2q7s6VKBJm4MttmSlgp947GC1TECXZ99WK85_AC-BVkxAgSqPZDOcuIhmt7ILuZyciPzkWoHQAmFCFjpszT0/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKDoKGD2_AYFAYTGo8q6-Yz1INs7P3UcTjE2_UjzXGHwQekiMUaL3G0G2q7s6VKBJm4MttmSlgp947GC1TECXZ99WK85_AC-BVkxAgSqPZDOcuIhmt7ILuZyciPzkWoHQAmFCFjpszT0/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ellen with Dash</div><br /><br />It's just been a few months - but I have to say that Ellen has become an invaluable addition to my life now. I hope she never leaves me wtf!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And a lot of it I have to thank <a href="http://www.primechoicemaid.com.sg/" target="_blank">Prime Choice</a> for. </b></span><br /><br />Prime Choice is a small agency. They are located in Raffles Place and specialize in helping working moms find helpers, hence the location. Because they are small, they take in only good maids that they have narrowed down very selectively. The maids all have experience be it overseas or in Singapore.<br /><br />If you are interested in getting a helper, you can go to <a href="http://www.primechoicemaid.com.sg/primechoice/maids/viewall" target="_blank">Prime Choice's website</a> to have a look at their selection... I like how everything about the maids are listed - age, number of children, experience etc - so you can make wiser choices for a fit into your family.<br /><br />Dawn, who works there, is a strict no-nonsense sort of lady. She is also an excellent judge of character, which I feel is very important in her line of work. She's also very frank and honest. Some maids she feels aren't good for me, she just honestly tells me so. It is thanks to her I got a good match!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">*******************************</div><br /><br /><br />It was tough writing this post because my haters love to say that I am a lazy, irresponsible mom. Already somehow people got the impression that my mother was doing all the hard work taking care of Dash while I tralala skip off to do my nails. (I didn't do my nails till Dash was 8 months old FYI)<br /><br />Now that I've got a maid I'm gonna get it worse. Well, this is what I have to say to these haters: <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FUCK YOU.</b></span> Until you become a mom and know how tough it is, please stfu.<br /><br /><br /><br />Getting a maid wasn't so I can be an absentee mother, it's so I can be a <i><b>BETTER </b></i>one.<br /><br /> So I can earn more for his secure future, so I can have energy to play with him, read to him, bring him out for activities etc without feeling like I wanna sleep for the next thousand years. Getting a maid was so the husband and I can have the occasional date night and our marriage can last and Dash will have a father for hopefully a long time to come.<br /><br />I know I shouldn't care about what people say as long as I know I'm doing a good job as Dash's mother. But it's just SO infuriating to work so hard and have people think it's <i>easy</i> and you are being lazy!!!!!! GRRR!! I cannot!!<br /><br />*calms self down*<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway... This isn't a sponsored post, they never said I have to blog for them.<br /><br />I'm writing it because it's my heartfelt thoughts and I especially wish to share it with expectant moms who think they are going to have it easy. I did. I way underestimated motherhood. Especially if you plan on breastfeeding, it's definitely <i><b>NOT</b></i> easy.<br /><br />If you wish to get a helper, you can try <a href="http://www.primechoicemaid.com.sg/" target="_blank">Prime Choice Maids</a>. They are pretty good.<br /><br /><br />This is my biggest advice to new moms: Get a helper. Get one when you are six months pregnant so you know if she's a good fit and you can train her. The first three months are the toughest, and you are going to need all the help you can get!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0