You know, I always had an amazing time in Johor Bahru, and I would recommend it to anyone as a simple "feel good" short vacation destination. But somehow, during this particular trip over the new year, there are some unpleasant things that have happened, and it had to happen when I brought guests over, who have rarely been to Johor Bahru.
So what happened was, there was a Buy 1 Free 1 promotion at Etude House, Citysquare on 31 December 2016. We were there, and my sister wanted to buy some nail clips that were to be used as a substitute to the aluminium foil wraps commonly used to remove gel polish. So looking across the entire level of the particular shelf, there was only one tag that gave a description close to the particular good we wanted to buy, and it reads "Nail Wraps, 37 RM".
My sister wanted to confirm if the promo was applicable to the nail clips, and even asked a sales assistant nearby, pointing very clearly to the tag which was infront of the nail clips, and asked if the promotion applied. The sales assistant said yes.
We then proceeded to the cashier to pay.
At this point, things got a bit complicated, in the sense that I had no idea what that thing costs, and I only know that I had to pay for my sister as I was the only one of the 2 of us with RM. So when the items were scanned and my sister realised that the items were 60 RM instead of 37, she asked why the price was different, and apparently it was because they forgot the put the right tag there, claiming that there was a difference in name anyway, the difference being "wrap" should have been "clip". I paid not knowing that there was a mistake, and the receipt was out by then, too late.
I was indifferent towards the situation since it wasn't something I bought for myself, but my sister was quite affected as she felt that it was too expensive. So after being rather annoyingly hesitant about it, she decided she couldn't accept the price difference and wanted to change one of packet (we had 2, cos its buy 1 free 1) for something else. My godsister decided to follow us just in case we needed an adult.
And lucky she did.
Because when we wanted to exchange the goods, the sales assistant, or more like the shop manager called Serene was very defensive about it. She initially refused to admit that it was their fault for putting the wrong price tag (mind you the right tag wasn't even found on the shelf, it was like they just forgot entirely about it) and did not want to allow us to exchange. But after my godsister got rather angry and loud, she relented and only said "maybe it was our fault" and said that we can exchange for something of a similar price. But when we were looking for things to exchange, suddenly everything was not applicable for the Buy 1 Free 1 promotion. My godsister got really frustrated at this point and voiced her frustration, and to that, the shop manager actually dared to say that she was already pushing the rules by allowing us to exchange the goods.
Highlight, she said that she was pushing the rules by allowing us to exchange.
Look, I just took business law in school, I know enough about sale of goods to know that whatever written on the receipt is sufficient to become a term of a contract.
And it clearly states on the receipt that while refund is not allowed, Exchange of goods within 14 days is allowed.
So what favour is she doing us? What rules are she pushing?
Even when I pointed that out to her, she used company policy to shoot me down.
Huh? So company policy overrides a contract? Girl, it doesn't work that way.
And throughout, she kept using company policy to shoot us down whenever she couldn't give a valid excuse to us.
Terrible terrible terrible.
Although I have to say, besides her apparent stupidity, she kept her manners from start to the end. She didn't raise her voice and still spoke politely and with a forced smile.
But wow, I'm never shopping at Etude House at Citysquare anymore.
For any future shoppers out there reading this post, make sure you ensure that you are fulfilling their company policy before buying anything, cos at Etude House citysquare, Company Policy is bigger than the customer, no matter how reasonable the customer is.
Monday, January 2, 2017
No eating at Malaysian checkpoint
Have you guys ever driven from Singapore to Johor Bahru, or from Johor Bahru to Singapore?
Have you guys ever paid attention to the "not allowed" signs on the station windows?
Did you guys know that at Malaysia's side, you are actually not allowed to eat, among other prohibited actions?
Well I certainly did not!
So imagine my shock when I was happily eating a cheese tart in my car, and when the officer finished reading out the names on the passport, he just put everything down, crossed his hands and stared at us.
We seriously thought we had committed a crime without knowing.
It was only after my mother asked in Malay what happened, that he chose to enlighten us about the fact that eating was prohibited at the checkpoint, even though you are in your own damn car.
Like what?????
Fine, the sign does state that you are not allowed to eat, but still, couldn't you have very kindly and politely informed us like any other human being with self-respect? Instead of just stoning and staring at us without saying anything? In fact, he didn't bother replying until my mother asked in Malay.
Malaysia, is this really the impression you want to give to foreigners?
Or perhaps it's just that particular immigration officer.
And anyway, why the hell is eating not allowed? The only plausible reason I can think of is something ridiculous, and that is that they don't think it's respectful to eat while someone is working.
And mind you, we asked the immigration officer at the Singapore side if we can eat in the car at the station, and he said "of course" while giving us a why-the-hell-do-you-even-need-to-ask look.
Was so upset when that happened. I always choose to see the better in others, and I've met many locals in Johor Bahru that were more than pleasant. So I really hate that there are black sheeps like the immigration officer that ruins people's impression of a country.
So make sure you don't eat at the Malaysian checkpoint! Or hopefully you can speak Malay or it will become a staring contest *rolls eyes*
Have you guys ever paid attention to the "not allowed" signs on the station windows?
Did you guys know that at Malaysia's side, you are actually not allowed to eat, among other prohibited actions?
Well I certainly did not!
So imagine my shock when I was happily eating a cheese tart in my car, and when the officer finished reading out the names on the passport, he just put everything down, crossed his hands and stared at us.
We seriously thought we had committed a crime without knowing.
It was only after my mother asked in Malay what happened, that he chose to enlighten us about the fact that eating was prohibited at the checkpoint, even though you are in your own damn car.
Like what?????
Fine, the sign does state that you are not allowed to eat, but still, couldn't you have very kindly and politely informed us like any other human being with self-respect? Instead of just stoning and staring at us without saying anything? In fact, he didn't bother replying until my mother asked in Malay.
Malaysia, is this really the impression you want to give to foreigners?
Or perhaps it's just that particular immigration officer.
And anyway, why the hell is eating not allowed? The only plausible reason I can think of is something ridiculous, and that is that they don't think it's respectful to eat while someone is working.
And mind you, we asked the immigration officer at the Singapore side if we can eat in the car at the station, and he said "of course" while giving us a why-the-hell-do-you-even-need-to-ask look.
Was so upset when that happened. I always choose to see the better in others, and I've met many locals in Johor Bahru that were more than pleasant. So I really hate that there are black sheeps like the immigration officer that ruins people's impression of a country.
So make sure you don't eat at the Malaysian checkpoint! Or hopefully you can speak Malay or it will become a staring contest *rolls eyes*
Thursday, December 22, 2016
My gyming experience: Sometimes saving now means spending more later
I am not a gym-junkie. In fact, the only time I ever went to a gym was for muay thai lessons, and I quit after 4 sessions. I mean, there's something intimidating about going to a gym and being surrounded by either rich people who can afford a personal coach or avid "gymmers" that will put you to shame.
I have always been curious how people start gyming, I mean, we all gotta start as noobs before we make it up, but just how do you do that??? Maybe some people just aren't suitable for gyms...like me:D
Ok anyway! The gym that I went to wasn't even really the classic gym. It was more of a place where martial arts, self-defence and blah were taught. And I only considered it because my friend was learning muay thai there and so I kinda got roped in. I was considering another gym before this because that gym seemed more established and "proper", if that's the correct word.
Fight G was the gym my friend was already with, and the one I ultimately signed up with. The other gym in consideration was Kick.Box.Punch (I think that's their name.....) and they seem to focus entirely on Muay Thai. Also, they seem more structured in the sense that it was fixed instructor and a fixed class size.
On the other hand, Fight G really came off very messy and confusing when I first stepped into the gym. There seem to be little structure and everything seems more like a gathering place for groups of professionals or avid martial artists than earnest new learners.
Maybe its just me. I like order and structure.
So why did I end up going with Fight G even though it was so not my style? Because they were cheaper. Supposedly. Their per 4 sessions fee was lower than KBP. And since I already have a friend at Fight G, I went with Fight G.
Seems like I made a mistake though, because I ended up having to pay an extra $160 for 2 months of membership fees that I did not use at all and the late payment.
So apparently, Fight G works like this. There is a minimum term of 3 months when you sign up with them, meaning you have to pay fees for at least 3 months. And I didn't know that. I misunderstood the phrase as "signing up means you will be a member for 3 months" instead of "you have to at least pay for 3 months of fees". Gosh.....
And the worst part, I didn't continue after a month, so I didn't know I have to pay at all, and so I accumulate $135 worth of late payment fees.
Imagine my shock when I opened the letter and found myself in debt.
Naturally, I was shocked and furious. Like what do you mean I have to pay over $200 for nothing???
After negotiating with the gym, I managed to cut down my payment to $160. Which is still a large sum for a uni student like me. I mean, 160 means 16 more tops bottoms and makeup. And I'm paying for nothing!
I tried to argue my way out, but I have apparently signed a damn contract. So yea, unless I feel like going to court for $160 of payment, I'm just gonna have to suck it up. And I did.
And that's where a painfully expensive lesson was learnt. Sometimes, paying less now means paying more later, especially if you aren't careful. If I had just went for the more expensive gym, my cost will only be $120. Now it's $200++ :( Poor me....
I have always been curious how people start gyming, I mean, we all gotta start as noobs before we make it up, but just how do you do that??? Maybe some people just aren't suitable for gyms...like me:D
Ok anyway! The gym that I went to wasn't even really the classic gym. It was more of a place where martial arts, self-defence and blah were taught. And I only considered it because my friend was learning muay thai there and so I kinda got roped in. I was considering another gym before this because that gym seemed more established and "proper", if that's the correct word.
Fight G was the gym my friend was already with, and the one I ultimately signed up with. The other gym in consideration was Kick.Box.Punch (I think that's their name.....) and they seem to focus entirely on Muay Thai. Also, they seem more structured in the sense that it was fixed instructor and a fixed class size.
On the other hand, Fight G really came off very messy and confusing when I first stepped into the gym. There seem to be little structure and everything seems more like a gathering place for groups of professionals or avid martial artists than earnest new learners.
Maybe its just me. I like order and structure.
So why did I end up going with Fight G even though it was so not my style? Because they were cheaper. Supposedly. Their per 4 sessions fee was lower than KBP. And since I already have a friend at Fight G, I went with Fight G.
Seems like I made a mistake though, because I ended up having to pay an extra $160 for 2 months of membership fees that I did not use at all and the late payment.
So apparently, Fight G works like this. There is a minimum term of 3 months when you sign up with them, meaning you have to pay fees for at least 3 months. And I didn't know that. I misunderstood the phrase as "signing up means you will be a member for 3 months" instead of "you have to at least pay for 3 months of fees". Gosh.....
And the worst part, I didn't continue after a month, so I didn't know I have to pay at all, and so I accumulate $135 worth of late payment fees.
Imagine my shock when I opened the letter and found myself in debt.
Naturally, I was shocked and furious. Like what do you mean I have to pay over $200 for nothing???
After negotiating with the gym, I managed to cut down my payment to $160. Which is still a large sum for a uni student like me. I mean, 160 means 16 more tops bottoms and makeup. And I'm paying for nothing!
I tried to argue my way out, but I have apparently signed a damn contract. So yea, unless I feel like going to court for $160 of payment, I'm just gonna have to suck it up. And I did.
And that's where a painfully expensive lesson was learnt. Sometimes, paying less now means paying more later, especially if you aren't careful. If I had just went for the more expensive gym, my cost will only be $120. Now it's $200++ :( Poor me....
Sunday, December 11, 2016
My experience with Recruit Express
So I was thinking about working part-time during my winter break to earn some extra cash and chanced upon Recruit Express.
It is basically a recruiting company, as the name suggests. However, it is a bit more personal than other online platforms such as Fastjobs, in the sense that a consultant will actually be helping you. So I just signed up, not thinking much, going in with the mentality that even if I don't get anything its fine since I was just thinking about working to spend my time for fruitfully.
So well I went down for a consultation with my assigned consultant and after obtaining my preferences, my consultant tried to find a job opening for me on the spot. However, as I could only part-time for a month, he couldn't find anything just yet. So he told me he will try to find something suitable and will contact me as soon as possible. Well, I was perfectly fine with that, I understand that most part-time jobs require a minimum 3 month term.
The only problem I have is that within a span of just one day, I received 18 calls from Recruit Express, each call of a different consultant, all so eager to help me get a job.
I appreciate that enthusiasm to help out (or perhaps to obtain commission), but what I do not appreciate is that there seem to be no system to check if an applicant has already been contacted by a consultant. I had to repeat the same phrase for 5 times before I could take it no longer and simply rejected that rest.
Recruit Express, please do something about this.
Well besides this little bummer, I have to say they are quite active in helping you find a job of your preference. I did receive quite a few calls for job openings. Unfortunately I was quite picky in the sense that I wanted to have some free weekdays while most of the jobs they offered were for Mondays to Fridays. Also, I could only work till the end of December while most jobs require a longer term. So I had to give quite a couple a miss.
Well that's that. But, I did notice something else. So I received a call from a consultant about a one week retail assistant job at a departmental store. She said that I needed to send her my resume asap. So I did. I didn't hear anything from her till she called me again to notify me of another job opening. I actually didn't realise they were the same person until I asked for her email to send her my resume and it turned out to be the same. I then asked her about the retail assistant job, and she seem to stutter a bit and said she thought that I wasn't very suitable for it. I then asked her if she actually received my email with my resume. Her reply was quite odd, she said that she has to check, and then she took a while before she confirmed that she did receive it. I didn't think much of it till I hung up. That's when I realised that she found me unsuitable for the retail assistant role before she saw my resume. And I have never met her, I have only talked with her over the phone 2 or 3 times. How could she have possibly "found me unsuitable" for the job?
Perhaps there is something else, another reason. But its just really odd. I mean, if its because there were no more openings, you can just tell me right? That would be a much better and more acceptable reason than "I found you unsuitable".
Another incident was this. So I applied through this agency with my sister because we thought we could work together and have fun while we're at it. So a consultant texted us about a job opening at a shopping centre and initially said there were 2 openings. After we agreed to it, he suddenly said there was only 1 left and thought it would be better for my sister. Honestly, till now I only feel really frustrated with them. They seem to be all talk but no results.
Another incident was on a miscommunication of information. My sister very clearly told the consultant that she could only work till end January, but the consultant offered her a job that turned out to be a 3-month commitment. And mind you, we had to spend all the time and money travelling down to the location to be interviewed before we found out about this. Basically, time and money wasted.
My conclusion: this particular website, Recruit Express is not useless. However, don't depend on it too much. If I were you, I would keep my options and resources wide open.
It is basically a recruiting company, as the name suggests. However, it is a bit more personal than other online platforms such as Fastjobs, in the sense that a consultant will actually be helping you. So I just signed up, not thinking much, going in with the mentality that even if I don't get anything its fine since I was just thinking about working to spend my time for fruitfully.
So well I went down for a consultation with my assigned consultant and after obtaining my preferences, my consultant tried to find a job opening for me on the spot. However, as I could only part-time for a month, he couldn't find anything just yet. So he told me he will try to find something suitable and will contact me as soon as possible. Well, I was perfectly fine with that, I understand that most part-time jobs require a minimum 3 month term.
The only problem I have is that within a span of just one day, I received 18 calls from Recruit Express, each call of a different consultant, all so eager to help me get a job.
I appreciate that enthusiasm to help out (or perhaps to obtain commission), but what I do not appreciate is that there seem to be no system to check if an applicant has already been contacted by a consultant. I had to repeat the same phrase for 5 times before I could take it no longer and simply rejected that rest.
Recruit Express, please do something about this.
Well besides this little bummer, I have to say they are quite active in helping you find a job of your preference. I did receive quite a few calls for job openings. Unfortunately I was quite picky in the sense that I wanted to have some free weekdays while most of the jobs they offered were for Mondays to Fridays. Also, I could only work till the end of December while most jobs require a longer term. So I had to give quite a couple a miss.
Well that's that. But, I did notice something else. So I received a call from a consultant about a one week retail assistant job at a departmental store. She said that I needed to send her my resume asap. So I did. I didn't hear anything from her till she called me again to notify me of another job opening. I actually didn't realise they were the same person until I asked for her email to send her my resume and it turned out to be the same. I then asked her about the retail assistant job, and she seem to stutter a bit and said she thought that I wasn't very suitable for it. I then asked her if she actually received my email with my resume. Her reply was quite odd, she said that she has to check, and then she took a while before she confirmed that she did receive it. I didn't think much of it till I hung up. That's when I realised that she found me unsuitable for the retail assistant role before she saw my resume. And I have never met her, I have only talked with her over the phone 2 or 3 times. How could she have possibly "found me unsuitable" for the job?
Perhaps there is something else, another reason. But its just really odd. I mean, if its because there were no more openings, you can just tell me right? That would be a much better and more acceptable reason than "I found you unsuitable".
Another incident was this. So I applied through this agency with my sister because we thought we could work together and have fun while we're at it. So a consultant texted us about a job opening at a shopping centre and initially said there were 2 openings. After we agreed to it, he suddenly said there was only 1 left and thought it would be better for my sister. Honestly, till now I only feel really frustrated with them. They seem to be all talk but no results.
Another incident was on a miscommunication of information. My sister very clearly told the consultant that she could only work till end January, but the consultant offered her a job that turned out to be a 3-month commitment. And mind you, we had to spend all the time and money travelling down to the location to be interviewed before we found out about this. Basically, time and money wasted.
My conclusion: this particular website, Recruit Express is not useless. However, don't depend on it too much. If I were you, I would keep my options and resources wide open.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Almost done with my very first sem~~
It was such a journey, going through PSLE, and then the 2 excruciating years of JC, the interviews and headaches over decisions, and finally I am here, done with my first semester. Well, the semester didn't disappoint.
I guess everyone has this idea about what University life is about. Some say it's about having fun, partying, living while you still can. Some say it should be about studying, about preparing for your future career. For me, I didn't really have a fixed idea about it, but I definitely expected quite a lot in terms of independence and freedom.
There were the downs. I couldn't get used to "communal living", what NUS likes to call it. I'm perfectly fine with people, just not 24/7. And there is this thing about eating with people you aren't close with. The awkward air ruins my appetite, and I can't wait till I get out of the dining hall. Staying on campus was perfectly fine with me, just not the dining part. I didn't like always having to get someone to eat with. I just wanna eat when I feel like it, and when I'm hungry. And then there's the noise level at the dining hall. Gosh, my poor eardrums and internal peace. Basically, my first half of the semester spend in a residential college on campus wasn't the best experience, which led to me quitting it. As in, I lived out the sem, but no more of it man.
I didn't exactly do well for my mid-terms too. I only had two, ACC1002(Accounting) and DSC2006(Operations Management), and while I didn't do bad, I didn't exactly do well either. It was above average, but not top-notch. And ok, I get it, above average should be something to be celebrated. But it's just, thinking about the fact that all your grades count towards your final certificate, it is nerve-wrecking. You gotta do well all the time. It's no longer like PSLE or A levels where you can screw your grades till the final exam.
And then at one point, I was drowning in projects. Actually thinking back, I'm not sure why I got so ...."allergic" to projects. It's not like I had a lot. Compared to my SMU friends who are living the project life, mine seemed tame. But there was just this period where I couldn't stand projects anymore. I was complaining till no end about the amount and intensity of it. But well, I did have quite a number of projects for this semester, a total of 11 projects.
But I got over it, and the point is I don't regret going through them. Some of the projects that I had were...."self-induced", in the sense that I signed up for it. And they are normally the ones that are the most taxing. There was this 2 hell weeks where I had 4 major projects to conquer. 2 were school-based, and they were the "light" ones. The other 2 were an external big-scale halloween event at a community center (where I was the freaking Chairperson) and a national case competition for Conjunct Consulting. It was really....omg I have no idea how I got through it. I was running between NUS and the community centre and actually didn't have the time for youtube at all. I youtube everyday....so for me to not have time for it......
But, I actually liked the intensity of things. Of course I can't keep up with that sort of intensity forever, I will definitely need a break once in a while. I felt so empty after the hell weeks past. Perhaps its because it was time to prepare for finals, and hence it was more dread than emptiness. But well, the 2 hell weeks will always be in my memory, for while it was extremely exhausting, it was such a good experience.
And I guess that's why I say University life didn't disappoint. While there will be tough times where I almost crumble, I start to find the good in it eventually, the fun and the joy. Well it didnt hurt that I got satisfactory results from the 2 major projects XD
Most importantly, I learned to live with myself. I think that was the biggest takeaway for this semester.
I guess everyone has this idea about what University life is about. Some say it's about having fun, partying, living while you still can. Some say it should be about studying, about preparing for your future career. For me, I didn't really have a fixed idea about it, but I definitely expected quite a lot in terms of independence and freedom.
There were the downs. I couldn't get used to "communal living", what NUS likes to call it. I'm perfectly fine with people, just not 24/7. And there is this thing about eating with people you aren't close with. The awkward air ruins my appetite, and I can't wait till I get out of the dining hall. Staying on campus was perfectly fine with me, just not the dining part. I didn't like always having to get someone to eat with. I just wanna eat when I feel like it, and when I'm hungry. And then there's the noise level at the dining hall. Gosh, my poor eardrums and internal peace. Basically, my first half of the semester spend in a residential college on campus wasn't the best experience, which led to me quitting it. As in, I lived out the sem, but no more of it man.
I didn't exactly do well for my mid-terms too. I only had two, ACC1002(Accounting) and DSC2006(Operations Management), and while I didn't do bad, I didn't exactly do well either. It was above average, but not top-notch. And ok, I get it, above average should be something to be celebrated. But it's just, thinking about the fact that all your grades count towards your final certificate, it is nerve-wrecking. You gotta do well all the time. It's no longer like PSLE or A levels where you can screw your grades till the final exam.
And then at one point, I was drowning in projects. Actually thinking back, I'm not sure why I got so ...."allergic" to projects. It's not like I had a lot. Compared to my SMU friends who are living the project life, mine seemed tame. But there was just this period where I couldn't stand projects anymore. I was complaining till no end about the amount and intensity of it. But well, I did have quite a number of projects for this semester, a total of 11 projects.
But I got over it, and the point is I don't regret going through them. Some of the projects that I had were...."self-induced", in the sense that I signed up for it. And they are normally the ones that are the most taxing. There was this 2 hell weeks where I had 4 major projects to conquer. 2 were school-based, and they were the "light" ones. The other 2 were an external big-scale halloween event at a community center (where I was the freaking Chairperson) and a national case competition for Conjunct Consulting. It was really....omg I have no idea how I got through it. I was running between NUS and the community centre and actually didn't have the time for youtube at all. I youtube everyday....so for me to not have time for it......
But, I actually liked the intensity of things. Of course I can't keep up with that sort of intensity forever, I will definitely need a break once in a while. I felt so empty after the hell weeks past. Perhaps its because it was time to prepare for finals, and hence it was more dread than emptiness. But well, the 2 hell weeks will always be in my memory, for while it was extremely exhausting, it was such a good experience.
And I guess that's why I say University life didn't disappoint. While there will be tough times where I almost crumble, I start to find the good in it eventually, the fun and the joy. Well it didnt hurt that I got satisfactory results from the 2 major projects XD
Most importantly, I learned to live with myself. I think that was the biggest takeaway for this semester.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Review: HemoHim+
I only got to know of this supplement through my parents, who have adopted a habit of buying all types of supplements for their 3 daughters. So yes, the products are bought out of our own pockets.
And of course, I will be skeptical about it, I mean most of the time the supplements that they have bought are a miss, more than a hit.
They have bought hundreds worth of Kinohimitsu (which I am convinced is a scam), constant purchase of honey(this is highly recommended by me, who is prone to being heaty, I drink it once daily), and many other weird weird stuff that has been a miss.
But this, is a different story.
So it is actually manufactured by a Korea Company called atomē¾ (no idea why there is a chinese word) and is supposedly much better than korean ginseng. If you want to find out more, refer to their website here. Or simpy google atomy and click on Hemo Him+.
My parents went for their publicity talk and they spoke wonders about this product, about how it cured someone of her chronic migraine (I'm prone to migraine) and how it helped relieved the severe menstrual cramp of another (I have severe menstrual cramps). So yea, my mom was very excited about it and bought a whole box for me. Gosh! *sighs dramatically*
So I tried it, not wanting to disappoint her. And omg, the taste man. I was just doing my work, having a cup of water, and taking my first sip of this product, and omg, it was a bomb of bitterness on my tongue. So if you are trying this out for the first time, you are warned. The taste is NOT pleasant at all. It is very very bitter.
It was so bitter I called my mom right after my first sip to complain to her. But of course I got shot down and forced to finish it up.
After the first time, I did not continue drinking it.
But then after the delivery of the full box of products, I conceded and started drinking it once daily. Well, all I can say is you start getting used to the taste, so it's not that bad anymore.
And how about the benefits? Well I don't see any obvious benefits yet, like being more energetic or improved immunity system. But what was obvious, was that after one week of consumption, my period came according to schedule and......I didn't have severe menstrual cramps. Like I can still feel a little bit of aching, but that was it! And I still get some diarrhea, but that was it! So this benefit is proven! Also, it seems like my period is less heavy this time round, not sure how beneficial is this, but its definitely convenient hahahaha!
So yup, I would definitely recommend(for now) for people who have severe menstrual cramps to give this a shot. I'm not very sure about the pricing, but I think it should still be within the affordable range. And I mean, if you have severe menstrual cramps like me, you will understand that anything that relieves it is god-sent. So yes, if I were you, I would make that investment just to not have to writhe around for a day rushing to the toilet when the period hits.
Once again, this is purely my own experience, and everything is out of my own (or my parents') pocket. I'm not sure about the purchasing process, but my parents are more than willing to help you make your purchase! I'm pretty sure there would be some discounts or perks if you buy from members (that is my parents:D). Leave a comment if you are interested and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Back to studying for finals....
-------Update----------
So I mentioned that one lady said this tonic product was treating her migraine. I don't know if it treated mine, as I do still get it. However, there was once when my migraine hit, and I thought why not give this product a try to see if it will help relief the pain.
IT DID NOT.
In fact it made me feel worse, I started getting nauseous and puked after that, essentially puking out the tonic. So yeah, I guess maybe don't try using this as a quick relief for migraine? I do find that caffox tables (I think that's how you spell it?) works really well, though it had a little bit of a sedative effect for me.
And of course, I will be skeptical about it, I mean most of the time the supplements that they have bought are a miss, more than a hit.
They have bought hundreds worth of Kinohimitsu (which I am convinced is a scam), constant purchase of honey(this is highly recommended by me, who is prone to being heaty, I drink it once daily), and many other weird weird stuff that has been a miss.
But this, is a different story.
So it is actually manufactured by a Korea Company called atomē¾ (no idea why there is a chinese word) and is supposedly much better than korean ginseng. If you want to find out more, refer to their website here. Or simpy google atomy and click on Hemo Him+.
My parents went for their publicity talk and they spoke wonders about this product, about how it cured someone of her chronic migraine (I'm prone to migraine) and how it helped relieved the severe menstrual cramp of another (I have severe menstrual cramps). So yea, my mom was very excited about it and bought a whole box for me. Gosh! *sighs dramatically*
So I tried it, not wanting to disappoint her. And omg, the taste man. I was just doing my work, having a cup of water, and taking my first sip of this product, and omg, it was a bomb of bitterness on my tongue. So if you are trying this out for the first time, you are warned. The taste is NOT pleasant at all. It is very very bitter.
It was so bitter I called my mom right after my first sip to complain to her. But of course I got shot down and forced to finish it up.
After the first time, I did not continue drinking it.
But then after the delivery of the full box of products, I conceded and started drinking it once daily. Well, all I can say is you start getting used to the taste, so it's not that bad anymore.
And how about the benefits? Well I don't see any obvious benefits yet, like being more energetic or improved immunity system. But what was obvious, was that after one week of consumption, my period came according to schedule and......I didn't have severe menstrual cramps. Like I can still feel a little bit of aching, but that was it! And I still get some diarrhea, but that was it! So this benefit is proven! Also, it seems like my period is less heavy this time round, not sure how beneficial is this, but its definitely convenient hahahaha!
So yup, I would definitely recommend(for now) for people who have severe menstrual cramps to give this a shot. I'm not very sure about the pricing, but I think it should still be within the affordable range. And I mean, if you have severe menstrual cramps like me, you will understand that anything that relieves it is god-sent. So yes, if I were you, I would make that investment just to not have to writhe around for a day rushing to the toilet when the period hits.
Once again, this is purely my own experience, and everything is out of my own (or my parents') pocket. I'm not sure about the purchasing process, but my parents are more than willing to help you make your purchase! I'm pretty sure there would be some discounts or perks if you buy from members (that is my parents:D). Leave a comment if you are interested and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Back to studying for finals....
-------Update----------
So I mentioned that one lady said this tonic product was treating her migraine. I don't know if it treated mine, as I do still get it. However, there was once when my migraine hit, and I thought why not give this product a try to see if it will help relief the pain.
IT DID NOT.
In fact it made me feel worse, I started getting nauseous and puked after that, essentially puking out the tonic. So yeah, I guess maybe don't try using this as a quick relief for migraine? I do find that caffox tables (I think that's how you spell it?) works really well, though it had a little bit of a sedative effect for me.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Dell XPS 13 Kaby Lake: My New Baby ~~
I'm no computer or tech geek, the only time I really dive deeper into tech stuff is when I am considering buying some new gadget. So the reason why I'm writing here today, is because I didn't find any website online that gives an account of buying from the dell online website.
So to sum up my experience: Dell is slow. They need to up their game man.
Just a few weeks ago I ordered an ipad mini 4 from apple online (for the education pricing) and the efficiency was really top-notch. If you order from the online store, you can generally get your goods by the next business day, or at most 2. I ordered a customised ipad mini 4 (engraving) and so it took longer. But still it came within 4 business days. And mind you, it's because I had it customised.
Now dell.....
Well, I didn't buy it from their online store. I have a feeling if I do, I wouldn't be typing on my new baby even now. I actually went down to their physical store at Plaza Singapura, expecting to be able to get my baby on the day itself. But perhaps it's because this is a new model that just launched, no stocks are available at the physical store, so basically, I still had to order it online, just through the physical store.
Service-wise, it was not bad. The sales assistant attending to me gave sufficient information without being pushy (although it can come across as being aloof) and when he understood my situation: I needed a new laptop fast and was skipping the upcoming IT Fair to get it on the day instead), he offered a better package (basically discounts and freebies) and also helped expedite the whole process, so I actually got my laptop in just 6 business days, faster than the anticipated 7-10 buiness days. He also pointed out that since this is a new product being launched, it may not be present in the IT fair, although he gave no guarantee. Also, I actually called up a few days later when I still did not receive an order confirmation. It was the same sales assistant that attended to me, and he did not hesitate to ease my mind by giving me a screenshot of his own system records to assure me that even though somehow I didn't get a confirmation, the goods were on their way. Conclusion: Service was acceptable, actually better than expected.
But the delivery speed, gosh. Look, I know that the kaby lake version is a new product, but really, by the time I ordered it, it has already been around for a month. A month and still you needa trace all the way back to the factory in China? Really?
I ordered on Tuesday, and received no reply(excluding my own enquiry) till the following Monday, where the delivery sector called me to set a delivery date, and it was to be on Wednesday.
But well, at least I still got it, so no hard feelings here.
And for the tech noobs out there, if you have around $1600 to spend, seriously consider the dell xps 13 kaby lake version. It is pure awesomeness. I got the FHD non-touch version simply because I was looking for a solid traditional laptop. Mind you, I was previously on the lenovo yoga 11s which is a touch-screen and I felt no difficulties with the transition. Yeah, I still occasionally reach out expecting the screen to react, but I'm getting used to it fast. Also, the increase in battery life is a much welcomed benefit, cos battery life is everything to me, now that I am in uni and constantly out and about with my laptop.
So yup, don't see the need to pay a few hundred more for the touch screen one.
Another big contender, which I was seriously considering as well, would be the lenovo yoga 910. If it wasn't because I was in urgent need of a laptop, I may have gotten the yoga 910, for its a few hundred more for a bigger touch screen that can flip. But oh well, still loving the dell here.
Just some issues I have though, the device is perfect when it is not plugged in, but when I am charging it while using it, it gets super hot, so hot that it actually shut down by itself and refused to work till it cooled down.
Yeah man, I am so convinced laptops have tantrums when my lenovo yoga 11s refused to turn on the screen a few days ago for no reason. Oh well!
So to sum up my experience: Dell is slow. They need to up their game man.
Just a few weeks ago I ordered an ipad mini 4 from apple online (for the education pricing) and the efficiency was really top-notch. If you order from the online store, you can generally get your goods by the next business day, or at most 2. I ordered a customised ipad mini 4 (engraving) and so it took longer. But still it came within 4 business days. And mind you, it's because I had it customised.
Now dell.....
Well, I didn't buy it from their online store. I have a feeling if I do, I wouldn't be typing on my new baby even now. I actually went down to their physical store at Plaza Singapura, expecting to be able to get my baby on the day itself. But perhaps it's because this is a new model that just launched, no stocks are available at the physical store, so basically, I still had to order it online, just through the physical store.
Service-wise, it was not bad. The sales assistant attending to me gave sufficient information without being pushy (although it can come across as being aloof) and when he understood my situation: I needed a new laptop fast and was skipping the upcoming IT Fair to get it on the day instead), he offered a better package (basically discounts and freebies) and also helped expedite the whole process, so I actually got my laptop in just 6 business days, faster than the anticipated 7-10 buiness days. He also pointed out that since this is a new product being launched, it may not be present in the IT fair, although he gave no guarantee. Also, I actually called up a few days later when I still did not receive an order confirmation. It was the same sales assistant that attended to me, and he did not hesitate to ease my mind by giving me a screenshot of his own system records to assure me that even though somehow I didn't get a confirmation, the goods were on their way. Conclusion: Service was acceptable, actually better than expected.
But the delivery speed, gosh. Look, I know that the kaby lake version is a new product, but really, by the time I ordered it, it has already been around for a month. A month and still you needa trace all the way back to the factory in China? Really?
I ordered on Tuesday, and received no reply(excluding my own enquiry) till the following Monday, where the delivery sector called me to set a delivery date, and it was to be on Wednesday.
But well, at least I still got it, so no hard feelings here.
And for the tech noobs out there, if you have around $1600 to spend, seriously consider the dell xps 13 kaby lake version. It is pure awesomeness. I got the FHD non-touch version simply because I was looking for a solid traditional laptop. Mind you, I was previously on the lenovo yoga 11s which is a touch-screen and I felt no difficulties with the transition. Yeah, I still occasionally reach out expecting the screen to react, but I'm getting used to it fast. Also, the increase in battery life is a much welcomed benefit, cos battery life is everything to me, now that I am in uni and constantly out and about with my laptop.
So yup, don't see the need to pay a few hundred more for the touch screen one.
Another big contender, which I was seriously considering as well, would be the lenovo yoga 910. If it wasn't because I was in urgent need of a laptop, I may have gotten the yoga 910, for its a few hundred more for a bigger touch screen that can flip. But oh well, still loving the dell here.
Just some issues I have though, the device is perfect when it is not plugged in, but when I am charging it while using it, it gets super hot, so hot that it actually shut down by itself and refused to work till it cooled down.
Yeah man, I am so convinced laptops have tantrums when my lenovo yoga 11s refused to turn on the screen a few days ago for no reason. Oh well!
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