tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88292604771925553392024-03-05T16:41:11.179+08:00Elpheal aka Kaika Si Dios Quiere ~ Starfood Kaikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064222499799554218noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-64285763805650662642021-03-15T00:07:00.011+08:002021-03-15T00:24:45.292+08:00Half-assed Step-by-Step Guide on Recovering Lost Files From Corrupted External Drives For Free It's been more than a year since I updated this blog. Life has really been busy, and with international travel out of the question, there was even lesser impetus for me to update this blog. I did however uploaded 2 travel vlog of my Okinawa Trip on Youtube so please check it out!But this blog is not about the usual skincare or travel. It's about trying to recover lost files from corrupted Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-20926896669775644522019-10-22T23:45:00.002+08:002019-10-28T16:02:10.245+08:00Itinerary: 11 days 10 Nights Tohoku in AutumnI'm incredibly late with this post but if anyone is planning a trip to explore the northern tip of the main island in Japan, they might want to read this and take a page from my book. In this blog post, I will list the itinerary and share my selected transportation for a 10d9n solo trip. This trip focuses mainly on pursuing scenic autumn foliage.
11 Days 10 Nights Tohoku Autumn Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-45163182892176133432019-08-27T01:54:00.000+08:002019-09-12T13:46:16.333+08:00Review: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum (Gen 2)
Name: Xiaomi Mi Robot Roborock (Gen 2)Price: $399SGD Rating : 4.5/5Web link : Link
I have to admit, trying to review this is really difficult as I’m no expert in home appliance reviewing. However, I have been using this product for slightly more than a year now and I think I’m at a good place to share my opinion about it. While I have not gone to the extreme which some tech reviewers go Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-1995852968605015852019-08-21T14:04:00.002+08:002019-09-12T13:45:05.276+08:00The Most Lightweight & Greaseless Sunscreen Ever : Nik's professional Aqua Sun Protect SPF 50+ / pa+++
Name: Nik's professional Aqua Sun Protect SPF 50+ / pa+++
Price: $30 SGD
Volume: 15ml
Rating: 4/5 stars
Website: LINK
Niks Professional is a skin care brand that originated from a Doctor's office. The first branch of the clinic was opened in the eastern side of Singapore and I've even been there once! I vaguely remember the queue being so long that after queuing for an evening, IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-21861353882675789682019-06-10T02:19:00.002+08:002019-06-10T02:26:16.994+08:00Review: Loreal Elseve Extraordinary Oil
Product Name Loreal Elseve Extraordinary Oil
Size : 30ml - 100ml
Cost : $17.90 ‐ $28.90 (Buy from Qoo10)
Rating: 5 star
So after having my hair short for more than 2 years, I've finally started growing them out in 2018. Since long straight hair doesn't quite fit my face, I also went ahead and permed them.
My hair is remarkably resilient against hair dye but Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-90995365483021040292018-10-18T17:23:00.003+08:002021-03-20T15:58:26.192+08:00Itinerary: 12 days In Greece On A Budget With Public Transport
Budget Airline Scoot introduced a few new destinations into it's ever expanding menu of routes last year. So a friend and I decided to take advantage of their national day promotion (which featured a 1-for-1 deal) and managed to get return tickets for just $480 each!
Since it was a promotional flight, travel dates were limited and we eventually Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-37914106788063682622017-08-27T01:23:00.001+08:002017-09-01T16:41:37.809+08:00Hokkaido Spring Day 5:My fifth day in Hokkaido this spring turned out to be a little more exciting than I expected. After a bit of research, I decided against an early bus out to Furano and set out to explore the capital of the region instead. It wasn't originally on my itinerary but I decided to check out Hokkaido's hallmark omiyage manufacturer and it's equally hallmark attraction. I went to the famous Shiro Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-46040470583296154472017-08-08T19:01:00.001+08:002017-08-09T15:49:46.498+08:00Review: The ORCHID Skin Orchid Flower Aqua UV Sun Gel SPF30 PA++ 5
Name: The Orchid Skin Sun Screen SPF 30 PA++Price: $40 for 3 ( 60 ml) Rating: 2.5/5
Weblink: Qoo10
Packaging
A simple squeeze tip bottle with The Orchid Skin's trademark illustrated girl printed on top of it . The shape of the bottle is simple, cute and classy . Getting the product out is a breeze.
Price:
Priced at $13.33 each, it is very affordable when you buy them in bulk. They Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-85342339975822919752017-07-22T20:09:00.001+08:002017-09-01T16:21:21.187+08:00Hokkaido Spring Day 4: Nakajima & Maruyama Park, Mt Moiwa RopewayI wasn’t quite sure what to do on my fourth day in Hokkaido so I decided to focus on my main theme for this trip – Cherry Blossoms. I sought the advice of the staffs at my hostel (The Stay Sapporo) and decided to get myself to the local parks first. I crossed some gorgeous red poppies frowing by the sidewalk along the way. Aren’t they amazing?
Decided I would hit up Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-29484722623100146192017-06-30T01:38:00.001+08:002017-09-01T16:23:27.251+08:00Hokkaido Spring Day 3: NoboribetsuIt was the last working day for my Hokkaido Rail Pass and it was perfect to offset my JR Super Express Train Hokuto to Norboribetsu. A one way trip on this train from Sapporo to Noboribetsu will set you back at 4480 yen (roughly 72 minutes) so if you ever intend to make long distance day trips like these, plan them according to your Rail Pass availability. I passed by the Odori Park on my way to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-80542270567276341012017-06-19T02:13:00.001+08:002017-06-19T11:59:40.887+08:00Hokkaido Spring Day 2: Hakodate Morning Market + Onuma ParkRise and shine at 6:30! I wasn't planning on waking till 7am but it was so bright I found it hard to continue sleeping. After taking a shower, I packed up and checked out of my hostel. I found myself at Goryokaku Koen again by 8:18 am because I just couldn't get enough of these Somei Yoshino!
I wandered aimlessly like the hopeless dreamer I am, soaking in every bit of the Sakura rays. Let my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-31200918676866234272017-06-17T01:41:00.001+08:002017-06-17T01:48:42.812+08:00Wonder Woman the Movie : It was WONDERFUL!I caught the movie last Friday and boy was it good! I'm sorry if I'm blowing the entire mystery of this entry to bits by disclaiming so early in that this movie is amazing!
I've watched many blockbusters recently and one just disappoints me more than the other. Even the stuffs from Marvel weren't able to pump me up as much as Wonder Woman had - and no, it has absolutely nothing to do with the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-39004088384319512652017-06-14T01:36:00.001+08:002017-06-14T01:48:16.421+08:00How to survive the Mongolian Gobi Desert!
Before I realize, it's nearly two years since I embarked on my Trans-Siberian journey and toured the Gobi Desert. Yes, I have a problem staying on top of this blog thing. I know the Trans-Siberian journey is one of legends and myths and is on the Bucket list of practically every wanderlusts. And many young wander "lusters" like me, rely solely on the internet for our travel research Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-77858847950536544242017-06-04T23:30:00.001+08:002017-06-06T21:28:35.990+08:00Hokkaido Spring Day 1: Hakodate, Goryokaku Park & Mt. HakodateI took a red eye flight with a layover in Kuala Lumpur on my first ever trip to Hokkaido. I had bought the tickets only 3 weeks before the trip so AirAsia’s tickets were the only ones I could get that didn’t break my bank. My return tickets cost me SGD$628.50
My flight was scheduled to fly at 8:45 pm and it was a whirlwind of a busy day! Thank God I managed to get everything together in time!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-22045475789655874592017-02-07T21:40:00.001+08:002017-02-07T21:40:20.782+08:00Kose Babyish High Moisturising mask (50 sheets)Name: Kose Babyish High Moisturising maskRetail price: SGD$19.90 (50 pc )Quantity: 50 pieces Rating: 2.5/5I bought Kose's Babyish High Moisturizing mask (50 sheets) at my local department store recently because I thought they were selling it at $15.50. Turns out the promotion price was only applicable if you purchase another $15 worth of stuffs. Anyway, here's my short review of the product. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-11158360094730937782017-02-02T21:52:00.001+08:002017-02-02T22:33:48.461+08:00Review: Heme Baby Q Silicon SpongeNme: Heme Silicon SpongeRetail price: SGD$9.90 Rating: 4.5/5 I’ve been wondering for a long time if there could ever be something that can replace a makeup sponge in application while being super convenient to maintain. And apparently, I’m not the only one lamenting the inconvenience of our old fashion sponges because someone came up with the idea of using silicon to apply foundation!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-56608183627624861032017-01-30T00:21:00.001+08:002019-09-18T15:49:45.394+08:00Cheap, Easy & Fun Bachelorette Games That Are Not RaunchyIt's time to celebrate your BFF’s closure to her exciting single life and you've been assigned to conjure up activities for her bachelorette party. But not every bride is into wild and raunchy parties (strip tease? Boring!) And not every guest is age appropriate so you're not quite sure what to do.
Here are some bachelorette party activities you can consider that are fun, wholesome and won't Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-2494770175399660532017-01-23T00:53:00.001+08:002017-01-23T01:25:33.160+08:00Some beauty shoppings & randomness!
This is a little random update of my life, just for the heck of it. Went beauty necessity shopping today after church and here's what I found.
Okay , nothing really exciting and what's with those mini Tiger Balms?!
I got them for $1.15 each at myCk Department store. They say "Department" stores but really, it's nothing like the luxury brand you envisaged haha. They are actually a budget Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-68115188656505121232017-01-13T22:33:00.001+08:002017-06-23T11:35:44.059+08:00Review : Innisfree Super Volcanic pore clay mask (first impression)Name: Innisfree Super Volcanic pore clay mask
Retail price: SGD$22.60 (full size)
Volume: 100mlRating: 3/5
I've been breaking out non-stop after my first trial with the Cledbel face lifting mask and serum. It might not be the product that's against my skin but rather my skin itself being sensitive for no good reasons. But my skin has been feeling dehydrated, dry and congested recently. I've Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-81605044022411089662017-01-10T22:27:00.000+08:002017-01-10T22:59:09.493+08:00Review: Cledbel Face Lift Solution, Super Miracle Lifting Mask
Name: Cledbel Face Lifting Mask Price: $32.90 (Buy on Qoo10)Volume: 70ml Rating: 1/5
I've been conscious about my smile lines for the longest time so when I saw Cledbel's face lift solution promoting on Qoo10 last early november, the beauty product enthusiast in me perked up.
The pictures looked convincing and as much as I tried to google, no reviews of the product could be found. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-30622361419338594912017-01-01T17:06:00.001+08:002019-09-18T17:50:38.281+08:00Review: Pool Party Hostel (Siam Reap, Cambodia)Name: Pool Party HostelAddress: #0568, Group 5 , Vihear Chin Village , Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap, CambodiaWebsite: Booking.com
I stayed 4 nights at the Pool Party Hostel in Siam Reap and here’s my little review.
Room & Bed
I stayed in the 6 bed female dormitory and the room was so spacious! There was a lot of space to put your bags and big lockers was provided. You can Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-53208457249947480782016-10-25T19:53:00.004+08:002016-10-25T23:37:30.696+08:00Review: Omo White Plus Soap Mix
Product name : Omo White Plus Soap MixPrice: $5.50 + $1.70(shipping) (Qoo10 link)Rating: 2/5
And so this whitening soap was making its round on Qoo10's digital newsletter and caught my eye. This is a whitening soap from Thailand that appears to be making waves in taiwan. Many Qoo10 buyers commented that whitening was observed after just one use and I decided to try it out.
I had just Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-74495000825120883982016-10-18T19:08:00.004+08:002017-04-10T23:24:48.873+08:00Day trip to Johor Bahru
I spent a wonderful and simple day at Johor Bahru yesterday with a Friend. Our old fogey bodies were aching and in need of some professional squeezing (lol). But daunted by the high cost of a massage session in Singapore, we decided a day trip to Johor Bahru was the only way to set things right.
Obviously, this isn't my first trip to Johor Bahru. But I've always gone with either locals or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-24238716046132783162016-10-13T23:47:00.001+08:002019-09-18T17:55:26.906+08:00Review: Four Seasons House (Seoul)Name: Four Seasons House Address: 39-5, World Cup-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 121-885 Seoul, South KoreaWebsite: Booking.com
I spent 3 nights at Four Seasons House when I was in Seoul this april and this is my short review of the place.
Room & Bed
The rooms are very simply furnished with just bed frames and a dustbin. There are some hooks for you to hang your coat but that’sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829260477192555339.post-5995527779803432422016-10-07T00:03:00.001+08:002016-10-07T00:06:25.852+08:00Review: Flatana Botanical Mayouncin Super SerumI can't remember how long I've been using this product but I've gone through at least two bottles of this essence. I started using it when it was still using its old packaging more than a year ago. Name: Flatana Botanical Mayouncin Super Serum Price: S$19.90 (Qoo10)Volume: 30 mlRating: 2.5/5 The seller on Qoo10 claims that this serum consists of 87% pure botanical mucin and 99.7% of high Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0