ADV - Johnny Depp Seeking his Origins by Starring as Tonto in "The Lone Ranger"?

Yes!!! The Movie is finally HERE~~~

What makes me NEED to watch this movie? Johnny Depp, of course! I am his ultra big fan ever since the Pirates of the Caribbean film series... Not only I watched every episode of the film series, I did not miss any of his other movies too, eg. Alice in Wonderland, The Tourist, Dark Shadows etc. 

                                                               Pirates of the Caribbean

Alice in Wonderland

The Tourist

Dark Shadows

I always like artists with depth and being good looking is a bonus. I noticed Johnny Depp peculiar preference for movie roles which required him to put on thick make-up or unsightly facial hair, in his later years. This tells a lot about him. He rose from a teen idol in the 1980s from a lead role (with 'clean' facial feature' on the Fox television series, 21 Jump Street, to become a talented film actor whom takes up almost every peculiar character you can think of. But there is something similar about each of these character. Despite looking unappealing, almost every one of them are irresistible. 

Left is Johnny Depp starring in 21 Jump Street in the 1980s. See how 'clean' he used to look VS his shabby look  in the Pirates of the Carribean.

Somehow, Johnny Depp seems to feel more comfortable and himself by looking peculiar. I remember the ironical comment Johnny Depp, the lead role, made in the movie "The Tourist". He said that he spent millions to do plastic surgery to achieve the fairly 'cleaner' look in the movie. It subconsciously reflected how insecure Johnny Depp felt when he had no heavy make up on. He might even feels normal only when he doesn't look normal. But it was clever of him to understand that only the 'weirdos' will be remember when the audience walked out of the cinema. I can remember his non-solo lead roles as Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, the Love throb Vampire in Dark Shadows and Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirate of the Carribean film series, better than his lead roles in Finding Neverland and The Rum Diary. 

Love throb Vampire in Dark Shadows

Finding Neverland

According to an interview in 2002, Johnny Depp had suspected that he had Native America ancestry. When I saw that he will be starring as Tonto in "The Lone Ranger", it tells how much he actually believes he does have some distant Cherokee or Creek ancestry. Johnny Depp had always wanted to be himself in all his later movies, and I believe now he is hoping to seek his Origins. Looking forward to watch the movie to spot hints on the outcome of his search... 

Don't Miss this Movie if you are a Big Fan of Johnny Depp too!!!

The Lone Ranger

This action-packed film takes the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

“THE LONE RANGER” also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter, and is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski.

Watch “The Lone Ranger” trailer to find out what awaits you!!! – http://youtu.be/DMNIuEeDSqE

AND of coz...

“Catch Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” in Singapore cinemas this 
4 July 2013! 

For more updates, like the Official Walt Disney Studios Singapore Facebook Page, follow @disneystudiosSG and subscribe to the Official Disney Studios Singapore YouTube Channel!”

A week of Shiok Shiok Post-Natal Massages at Rustic Nirvana

Sob Sob, my week of rest had ended.

But really happy that my laogong gave me the 3 days of 0.5 days off ^^ And thankful that my mum helped me to look after Jamie on Thursday so that I can go for my post-natal massage.

I guess every new mummy needs their hubbies to pamper them and give them off days once a while. And of coz this can only be done with extra hands to help us with our babies too. Hence I am thankful I have a helpful mother-in-law and an understanding mother.

And of coz I have a very sweet and nice laogong.

He has been very tired since both his working and studying school term started but yet he will try as much as possible to let me go out with my friends. He will then rest at home and take care of Jamie.

And throughout the week of my remaining Post-Natal Massages at Rustic Nirvana, he will either send me to the doorstep or sponsor cab fares if he is unable to send me there.

Hence when he told me he was unable to give me a full week of 0.5 days rest, I know it was because of his work and study schedule. And hence, I took Jamie to Rustic Nirvana with me on Tuesday and Wednesday and left her at my mum's house on Thursday.

I have to say being family-friendly, Rustic Nirvana had helped to relieve my stress a lot. The friendly and helpful staffs took care of Jamie while I was doing my Massages. It was because of this exclusive service that many other mummies are able to enjoy their post-natal massages at the spa in peace.

I chose the Branch at Liang Seah Street because it has a small crowd on weekday afternoons. My Therapist was a 21 years old young local lady (Kelly) who had been in service for two years. Her cheerful personalities made my massage sessions very enjoyable. Despite being young, she was very professional in her service and knew her job very well. She could explain all the session procedures and product functions very well.



My 5-day Post-Natal Massages are free because they came in complimentary to the Home Confinement Package I bought some time back. Each session includes a Whole Body Jamu Massage + Jamu Wrap + Steamer Wonder or Sandstone Bath. To enhance the effect of the 5 sessions, I bought an additional box of anti-cellulite ampules (contain 10 bottles of ampules) + a bottle of Fat-Burning Gel + complimentary 2 session of Sea Salt Application, which cost me $500 (U.P. $570). It was believed that each application of the products will have an effect which last for 24 hours. And true enough, even after I had taken my shower, I still felt the on and off heating sensation.

On Monday and Tuesday I had the Jamu Massage + Jamu Wrap + Steamer Wonder and on Wednesday to Friday, I had the Jamu Massage + Jamu Wrap + Sandstone Bath. In additional, I had the Sea Salt Applications on Thursday and Friday.

As mentioned earlier on, the Sea Salt Application helps to drain the excessive water retained in my body and the Whole Body Jamu Massages helps in detox and slim down my whole body.

This time round, I enjoyed a longer session of Steamer Wonder - lasted for 20-30 minutes. In this treatment , I was covered with a specially designed blanket with a pot of specially brewed herbs. This steaming session helped to invigorate the body to perspire heavily and hence the body is able to rejuvenate by greatly reducing water retention.

On the other hand, the Sandstone Bath assimilates the detoxification process by Japanese women who enjoy immersing themselves in beach sand on hot sunny days. In this treatment, I was immersed in a tub of heatd sand that has been treated with aromatic salts and herbs, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned setting.

Personally, I enjoyed the Sandstone Bath more than the Steamer Wonder. Maybe because I felt that the heat was more equally distributed when I was immersed in the Sand. I even fell asleep during all the 3 sessions during the Sandstone Bath!!!

This time round, the effect of the Post-Natal Massages was more evenly spread out over my whole body. I have slimmer arms and thighs now with additional with a slimmer tummy.

Before Massage - I weighed 57.2kg and tummy is 94cm.



After Massage - I weigh 56kg and tummy is 91cm.



Rustic Nirvana is still selling the Home Confinement Package at 1 for 1 (5 sessions of home massages + 5 sessions at Rustic Nirvana) for only $838 (Usual Price $1283)~!!! For mummies-to-be and mummies who haven't signed up any Jamu massages, you should consider signing up the package with Rustic Nirvana. If you will like to try out their services before signing the package, you can sign up with the Mother2Baby Club by emailing your particulars to marketing@rusticnirvana.com. Membership is FREE and you are entitled to a complimentary pre-natal or post-natal massage (worth $120).

It's a pity that I had budget constraints, if not I may consider signing a maintenance package with Rustic Nirvana. No one will mind being even slimmer :P Well, I will just pray hard that I find a job soon~!!!

I love my Post-Natal Home Theraphy Massages~

Hey Hey!

I just finished the last session of my Post-Natal Home Theraphy Massages by Rustic Nirvana~

It was a good experience with the therapist. She is from mainland and had been in this trade for a few years. She knows her stuff and able to answer my questions on what are all the functions of each therapy I went through. I had bad experiences with some beauty salon, whose therapists weren't sure about the functions and possible side effects of each product on my skin. As I had mild sensitive skin, hence it could be quite annoying to see the rashes after each session. But Jane was very experienced and responsible. She will check if I have any rashes each time we finished a session and explain the content of each product.

I like her 'hard-massages'. Which means she really rubbed my fats hard. It could be a bit painful for some and could even resulted in some blue-blacks on the thighs especially. However, I felt my stiff muscles relaxed and most importantly, I see the effects it had on my stubborn fats.

Unlike the usual Jamu Massages, which emphases on the tummy, the Post-Natal Home Theraphy Massages comprises the following:

1. Sea Salt Application
2. Portable Steamer Wonder
3. Whole Body Jamu Massages
4. Overnight Jamu Wrap

Firstly, Jane applied the dead sea salt on my whole body. It helps to drain the excessive water retained in my body. Then I went through a 5-10 minute steaming session with her portable pot of specially brewed herbs in the uniquely designed space cover. This steaming session helped to invigorate the body to perspire heavily and hence the body is able to rejuvenate by greatly reducing water retention.

After the steaming session, Jane would do the Whole Body Jamu Massage using the Rustic Nirvana traditional home blended jamu oil for 45-60min. After the massage, she would apply the jamu herbs and tightly wrapped me up with the overnight traditional jamu belt wrap.

I was advised to wrap the belt for as long as I can. Hence I even kept it on when I went out. I would only removed it at night, before I sleep, when I need to take my bath. Every morning I would then be amused to see the effect on my tummy~!!!

Today is the last session and in replacement of the overnight wrap, I had a longer massage session. At the end of the session, Jane measure my body to show me the effects.

Ta-da, I took some photos.. take a look ^^

My waist was 107cm and I weighted 64.7kg just before I delivered.



My waist was then 96cm and I weighted 57.6kg on the first day of the massage.



My waist is now 90cm and I weight 56.9kg~!!!



Hence the massage works! Not only it reduced my weight but it reduced my body in inches/cm~!!!

I am looking forward to the 5 other sessions I am entitled to. Yes~!!! Now the package is selling at 1 for 1 (5 sessions of home massages + 5 sessions at Rustic Nirvana) for only $838 (Usual Price $1283)~!!! For mummies-to-be and mummies who haven't signed up any Jamu massages, you should consider signing up the package with Rustic Nirvana. If you will like to try out their services before signing the package, you can sign up with the Mother2Baby Club by emailing your particulars to marketing@rusticnirvana.com. Membership is FREE and you are entitled to a complimentary pre-natal or post-natal massage (worth $120).

Hee, I think I will be going for this 5 other sessions maybe some time later. Because I am starting my freelance property soon, hence I should be going for these 5 sessions after I stablised my working schedule. I will need to juggle with caretaking of Jamie on weekday daytime and property on weekday night time and on weekends. Though it will be tiring, I believe I will enjoy the process. Nothing beats watching your baby grows up everyday ^^

Advertorial - My Aspiration to be a Chio Mummy

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Yes lah, I aspire to be a Chio Mummy~!!!

Actually, my Laogong and I always believe in keeping up in shape and market value, no matter how old we are or no matter whether we are married or have become parents.

As much as we believe that it's normal to focus on your house and your children once married, We also believe the need to take care of ourselves. By taking care, we are referring to maintaining the romance in the marriage and taking care of how we look. I believe every parent wish that his/her children will be proud to introduce you to their friends in future.

I won't say I will ashamed of my parents if they are fat and look like obasan/ojisan, but I know I do secretly wish my parents look better than they are now. But I guess the last generation can never be the same as our generation, because their focus is on survival and hunting food for their family... But as much as it comes to essential needs, we all can easy meet them all. Hence, we have to seek for greater aspiration in life even as parents.

You may think it's bullshit or something, but try going around to do a survey. I have heard not one but many saying that they will like to have children LATER because they are worried about losing their looks and shape. And some are even quite sure they will never give up their life and looks by having children. Most likely, these are people who have parents who look like obasan and ojisan. What I don't understand is, why can't they think of a better solution which allows them to have the cake and eat it at the same time. Nothing is Impossible, as long as we think hard enough...

Well, and I do have my fears about staying FAT after I give birth. You see, I have a mum who still has her spare tyre around her waist since she gave birth. And my mum used to be a 22-inch waist young girl. *cough* But then, she felt that it's worth the sacrifice made for having me and my brother. I am really not sure if she is fine with it. But then, at least my used-to-be ultra slim dad, grew fat together with her. My dad and mum now look as if they are as pregnant as me every day... Hahaha... oops...

I was not born chubby but I put on weight rather easily since puberty, mainly because I LOVE to eat. My close friends will notice that I normally gained up to 4kg from the December holidays to the Chinese New Year in the following year. After which, I will feel bad about myself and start starving myself to slim down. But the same cycle will take place again the following year.

This went on and on... and it was never really effective. Normally I will end up with low immunity and eventually fall sick. And it was being sick, that made me have no mood to eat and finally slim down. I won't encourage anyone to try this method since it's really not a healthy way to slim down. Most of the time, you are just harming your own body. And till now, I am still looking for an easier and more effective way to slim down.

And yes, I think I tried all the methods you can think of....

There was a period of time I was heavy on slimming pills. I practically tried every slimming pill I can find on the shelf, the all famous brands of Slimming Pills to some weird herbal pills from brands I found in Guardian. Then I realized all the brands DON'T WORK.

And then, I decided to try living on carrots, lettuce and cucumbers. I didn't last more than a month. I realized I was cranky and grouchy with no carbo~!!! A lot of my friends felt like killing me because I became short tempered and irritable.

And then, I decided to try going to the GYM for regular exercises. I signed not once but twice with the famous 'C' GYM. I ended up under-using the packages :(

Sighhh...

Well, but I definitely will like to find a way to slim down faster after I give birth. Other than the post-natal massages I will be signing up for, I may consider some slimming packages too. But of so many slimming centres, which actually produce the best results???

I was browsing the internet and found this very interesting new technology by Cenosis. It's called the Cavitation.

So What is Cavitation?

Cavitation is the latest technology in slimming. It makes use of stable cavitations to obtain the best results by breaking fat cells membrane through the bursting of micro-bubbles. The complex fatty acids are then broken down into simpler fatty acids. These simple fatty acids can then be passed out through excretory system.


And What Happens During Cavitation?



There were even Clinical Studies done and Case Studies to have proven that the following are achieved after using Cavitation:
1. Body weight is loss
2. Fat tissues are reduced
3. No collateral effects



Studies are done on 10 women between the ages of 20 – 50.

That's not all.

To ensure the effectiveness of the treatment, the University of Milan chose 3 groups of 7 patients randomly from 3 different cities which includes Milan, Lecco and Bergamo in the period between February and June 2005.

Treatment was done for duration of 45 minutes on 400 cm sq area at 7 days time interval between the two treatments. The results were recorded and analyzed.







In All the three groups in the above picture it can be seen that the High density Lipoprotein level (HDL), has been increased after 48hrs of the treatment. The level of the low density lipoprotein (LDL) has been reduced, and the total cholesterol level is reduced. Total triglyceride level after 48hrs of treatment reaches normal value.

HDL: Good Cholesterol
LDL: Bad Cholesterol
Triglyceride: Complex Fatty Acids

When it comes to machine, it is natural for us to be worried about the safety measures for using it and whether there will be any side effects to human bodies. But we don't have to worry about this machine because it has been granted the ‘N2’ license, which is a safety assurance license to ensure that this medical apparatus used for cavitation is handled only by either a medical doctor or physiotherapist.

Unlike the other slimming centre, where the slimming therapists may not be certified by NEA, the physiotherapists in Cenosis, being educated medically and technologically, are able to perform cavitation treatment in accordance with the safety standards set by NEA, as well as give you, excellent results in slimming down.

Hey, what's more?! Cenosis is having a first-timer trial discount now! You can now try out this new wonderful technology at a special price of $33!!! Make an appointment with Cenosis right now and tell me about your experiences!!!

To make an appointment, you can simply Call 7000 700 6626 or visit http://www.cenosis.biz/cavitation.php.