Funny Justin Bieber pictures!

Dearest readers,

I have absolutely nothing against bieber, in fact, I love his songs (Yes, I admit it!) And I've been liking him more and more since his haircut but when I came across these ridiculous pictures of him, I just burst out laughing.

Some of the content here may be inappropriate for some users.

Enjoy :)

Introducing my newest piggies!

Dearest readers,

I'm so excited to share with you guys my newest piggies! They were given to me by a friend, because she couldn't care for them anymore. Anyway, they're soooo cute! I love them to death already!

Here they are!

They're about 8-9 weeks old, although I could be wrong because they do look younger. They're long haired piggies by the way. I attempted to introduce them to Oreo and Socks (a guinea pig I bought two weeks ago, and I've yet to write an introduction yikes!) but it turned out pretty nasty.

Oreo was being very dominant and mean to them and was bullying them around and giving them such a hard time. He's a very agressive piggie. Socks was much gentler towards them but that doesn't mean he was any better. For the time being, I'm just keeping these two brothers together.

On a side note, I actually don't really know they're gender. I know how to distinguish between a female and male (obviously, after 7 years of experience) but they're too young to tell. I'm about 70% sure they're male, but maybe they're not. I'll keep you guys updated!

So you might be wondering what they're names are. Well I've decided to name the white+brown guinea pig Owl. That was literally the first word that popped into my head when I saw him. His bushy eyebrows and chubby face makes him look like a snowy owl! The other one I named Jaqqy. Yeah, pretty weird name but he needed a unique name!

I'm not too entirely sure about their personalities yet. But I do know, Jaqqy is the more reserved, quieter and the peacemaker of the two. Owl isn't tolerant of others bullying him *cough* Oreo *cough* but since he's a baby, he's pretty much defenseless.

Look forward to more Owl and Jaqqy posts and my soon to come Socks introduction!!!

xxx

L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Conditioner with Royal Jelly review

Dearest readers,

I have so much positive things to say about this conditioner, which is why I decided to write this up now, even though I'm only a week and two days into it. I've been literally dying to write this post because it's so amazing. It's also not pricey at all and works very well for such a cheap price.

So as you may know, I've been using the Herbal Essences shampoo+conditioner for a while now. It's been doing wonders for my hair for a while now, but I have realized the conditioner is making my hair...dryish. I know it sounds weird, but trust me, when I stopped using it, my hair got back to normal. So first off, lets talk about the benefits of Royal Jelly, one of the key ingredients in it:

1. Hydration - Royal jelly leaves hair well hydrated, eliminating any dryness.

2. Opens up hair follicles - This allows for fast growth of strong but soft and healthy hair.

3. Thickness - The opening up of hair follicles and growth of more hair results in thick and soft hair that is easy to manage.

4. Dandruff - Dandruff is a problem to many people. Using royal jelly eliminates dandruff naturally. This is by continuously keeping the scalp moist and nourished, eliminating dryness that is associated with the occurrence of dandruff.

5. Anti-oxidant - Royal jelly hair conditioner contains Wheat Germ oil, vitamin E and F. These are very powerful antioxidants capable of neutralizing all free radicals in hair. The present amino acids not only rejuvenate the scalp but aids in the repair of damaged hair tissues.

6. Other benefits - There are many other benefits of hair conditioner that contains royal jelly therefore it is a good choice when it comes to healthy hair

And to have such an amazing, organic product infused with the conditioner was my ticket to buy it right away. I've used it about 7 times already and I love this conditioner!!! It gave my hair instant shine and flexibility. It transformed my coarse and rough hair to a easy to manipulate with hair. The smell is also beautiful. It's feminine without it smelling all flower-y and over chemicalized.
I don't use too much of this conditioner because a small amount is sufficient for it to make my hair shinier and less breakable. I'm beginning to think this is what professionals use. It's that good.

*if you want commerical ads shininess and softness, invest in this conditioner now!*

Package rating: 7/10
Product rating: 9/10
Overall Rating: 8/10

Would I repurchase: Yep.

XXX

Funny Harry Potter pictures

Dearest readers,

Sorry that I haven't been posting things for a while. But I think it's about time I put something funny and less serious to read about. I found a bunch of hilarious photos, or more like gags on Harry Potter. I had a good laugh myself and thought I'd share it with you guys. Theres a lot more but I just picked the funniest ones for me.

I think I'll do more of these funny photos...

WARNING:

The following pictures have not been edited by me in anyway. It contains crude humor, frequent inappropriate language and mature themes. The content may also be inappropriate for some viewers. Please turn back now if you feel the need to do so.

Hope you had a great laugh!


XXX

Cure 101: Insomnia

It's tough when you're up most of the time staring at the clock.

Dearest readers,

Recently, a viewer asked me to do a cure 101 on insomnia, so I've collaborated some tips on how to effectively fight against it!

Note: I am by no means a doctor and information on this page may be incorrect or subject to more research. Insomnia should not be treated lightly. In some cases, it could be a underlying issue that needs medical attention. Always seek help from a doctor first before turning to the internet for information. These tips should be used with caution in conjuction/ or with approval by your doctor.

1. Play some soft, soothing music that will lull you to sleep. There are many CDs designed for that very purpose. Some are specially composed music, others simply have sounds of waves rhythmically breaking, or the steady pattern of a heartbeat. Some will lead you to sleep with a combination of music, voice and other soothing sounds.

2. Drink a glass of warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed will soothe your nervous system. Milk contains calcium, which works directly on jagged nerves to make them (and you) relax.

3. Drink Herb tea if you don't like milk—or are avoiding dairy products—try a cup of hot camomile, catnip, anise or fennel tea. All contain natural ingredients which will help you sleep. Most health food stores will also have special blends of herb tea designed to soothe you and help you get to sleep.

4. Try melatonin, but carefully. Some people find it helpful to sleep, however there are cases of people who, on the contrary, disrupts sleep. There is at present considerable confusion as to the usefulness and appropriateness of melatonin. Therefore it is advisable to consult a health professional (naturopath, medical doctor or naturopathic) versed in the subject.

5. Eliminate or reduce caffeine and smoking. Almost everyone knows that caffeine makes it difficult to sleep, what many do not realize is that smoking near bedtime can disrupt sleep and cause us to wake up several times at night . Studies have shown that smokers show a decrease from the deepest stage of sleep, ie one in which delta waves predominate. Smoking also causes congestion in the airways and inflammation on mucous membranes. This makes the air flow is impeded, causing problems similar to those of sleep apnea.

6. Try eating some sleeping pills. I suggest Natures Way Sleeping Pills. OTC sleep aids are meant to be used for short term insomnia only. Sleep experts generally advise against the use of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids because of side-effects, questions about their effectiveness, and lack of information about their safety over the long-term. Also be careful not to overdose.


xxx

Goodluck

RIP Latte: 2007-2012

Dearest readers,

It's with great sadness that I announce my beloved Latte's passing. It's strange watching a pet you owned for years suddenly die. It's almost surreal. You'd think I should be use to it by now, Truffles passed away recently as well but it still breaks my heart.

I'd like to think Latte isn't really dead. She's been granted an eternal sleep by the gods. But it does sadden me that I will never see her beloved face again. We've shared a lot together and she was the sweetest guinea pig you could ever ask for. She was truly one of a kind.

She was constantly doing things to please people: learning new tricks, following us around constantly and going into it's cage when it's 4'o'clock sharp. She never failed to do that, even until her death. She died of URI. She did a very good job masking the symptoms, and by the time we had noticed, it was too late. She probably knew she was going to die because she died behind her cage. She didn't want us to see her.

Sometimes I wish I could've been a better owner. I couldn't have asked anymore from Latte but I'm disappointed in myself for a lot of things. Looking back now, she was a lonely piggie. When her cagemate died when she was 2, we never got her another buddy. She roamed our backyard everday, waiting by our front entrance door every 4 o'lock. It was truly the sweetest thing but she may have just wanted to hear someone talk. Someone to make a noise. But to think something as small as her could display such beautiful affection, really moves me.

I also believe Latte's passing was partially due to Oreo (although we don't blame him!) Ever since he arrived, she started acting cold towards us. It was very strange at first. Whenever we picked Oreo up or played with him. She'd stand nearby, almost watching us. Then she'd leave alone and we'd never see her again. She also began to grow old very fast. My parents think it's because when she saw how young Oreo was, she realized her time was up. Within a week of getting Oreo, she started growing sick really fast. We cured her first round of sickness with antibotics. I didn't expect her to die so early.


Latte lived a long and peaceful life with us. Living until the ripe old age of 5. Her passing was sad, but in a way, I'm comforted knowing she's in a much happier place now, with Truffles. We buried her in her favourite sleeping spot and along with it, a tomatoe. Her favourite fruit.

Latte--thank you for the wonderful memories you have given me. Thank you for growing up with me during my childhood. Thank you for listening to me when no one else would. You are a star. Don't ever forget it.

my beautiful little girl :)

Keep smiling no matter what

RIP Latte.

"A persons life isn't measured by the number of years he lives, but how he lives his number of years."

Lush Soaps and Bath Melts review!!!

Dearest readers,

If you haven't been to Lush, believe me, you have to! If you don't have one near you, heres the link to their online store: www.lush.com.au  The soaps  there are actually so amazing. You really can't find soaps as unique as this anywhere else. I've decided to do a really quick review on a couple of soaps and bath melts I've used.

You've Been Mangoed Bath Melt:
My Rating: 9/10

Review:

This bath melt is probably one of my favourites yet. I haven't tried all of them yet, but so far, it's the one that has appealed to me the most. It's actually meant to melt in bath water, but I don't really do that because it took forever to dissolve in the water, so I usually just rub into right onto my skin. It's not that amazing when it melts in water (in my humble opinion) it just looks like mango water! It's amazingly velvety when it goes on and acts as a moisturizer for me. My body smells like mangoes for the whole day after using it! All my friends think I've been eating too much mangoes! Anyway, it's a perfect size and the smell is divine for me! Although sometimes I can't really distingiush whether it's mangoes or oranges I'm smelling!!

Due to my love for it,  I bought three more just to keep in stock. It's pricey for a bath melt but I can't escape it's intoxicating scent!!

Porridge Soap:
My Rating: 7.5/10

Review:

So this was actually the very first Lush product I bought and I wasn't really sure if I'd like it since I blindly picked it but it really surprised me! A lot of my friends have complained the bits and pieces in the soap scratched their skin and left them looking red and scarred. I didn't experience any of that

Scent wise, it's absolutely delicious. I was sooooo tempted to eat it, but obviously I didn't! It smells like warm cookies, melted caramel with a hint of citrus in it. And unlike the previous bath melt, the smell doesn't stay on your body after you take a shower (although I wouldn't mind smelling like porridge, haha!)  It does however, leave your bathroom smelling lovely.

Initially, the Porridge Soap created a nice, rich, creamy lather which was absolutely divine on the skin. Did I mention divine? The oatmeal pieces exfoliated my skin nicely as well, but after a few uses, it becomes harsher and rougher as you're left with more oatmeal pieces. I generally feel like it's an excellent exfoliator. It takes off all my dead skin cells on my legs! Perfect for shaving afterwards. It also makes your skin unbelievably soft and baby like.

I found collecting the oatmeal pieces afterwards extremely annoying. Sometimes 15 or so pieces will fall into my shower and collecting them afterwards is a hassle. Price wise, it's kind of pricey for me to purchase all the time. I'll still be sticking with more cheaper generic brands but if you don't use it everyday, it'll definitely be worth purchasing!

Noubar Soap:

My Rating: 6/10

Review:

 It's definitely not a soap you'll get use to straight away. I bought the Nobour Soap purely on it's looks. It was a really pretty bubbly green colour and I thought I'd give it a go. It smells like raw nuts (pistashios) with some peanuts mixed together. It also has a earthy herb smell to it and it made me feel sick after a while. Despite that, it lathers beautifully on the skin and left my skin so soft and smooth. Again, this soap does not make you smell like peanuts for the whole day.
Like the Porridge Soap, collecting the nutty pieces was a hassle. The nutty pieces itself was really rough, and the edges were really jagged so sometimes it left a scratch on my skin. I feel like the nuts weren't for exfoliating as it didn't really do much. It was more for decoration. On a positive note, it melts really quickly, more quickly than any of my soaps.

I will not be buying this soap again, purely because it wasn't up to my satisfaction and it's far too pricey to purchase all the time.

xxx