After coming back from my girl-date with Jessica and Chieu-Nghi, I wanted to catch up on the sports I missed. I check the Raptors score...and we lost again, but we're suppose to get Bosh back for Friday but some people think it'll take longer for him to recover..I hope not. Even if the Raptors make the playoffs (I know right now they are sitting at 8th, but the Bulls are only one game back), we're most likely going to be out the first round since we'll have to face Cleveland or some other super awesome team (lol I know I know...I should have more faith in Toronto right?...or not). Well the slogan for NBA is "where amazing happens", so maybe something amazing happens like a miracle and the Raptors will exceed my expectations...but really, something amazing has to happen.
Talking about Toronto, the Captain for the TFC team is no longer playing on the team but will be the assistant general manager, or so I heard on the radio.
Also I thought the Masters started today because last night TSN said watch the Masters at 3pm tomorrow (today)...which my boyfriend thought was weird cause he said it should be Thursday. So either we misunderstood, or TSN got it mixed up....after trying to find the results for today's supposed start of the Masters and finally asking my dad...it starts tomorrow!
Anyhow, in related sports news....
This is the new Nike Ad: Tiger with his father, Earl, voice.
Earl's saying in the background: "Tiger, I am more prone to be inquisitive to promote discussion. I want to find out what your thinking was. I want to find out what your feelings are, and did you learn anything?"
Some might think that bringing his personal life into the ad is not the best idea, but why not? It's the spotlight right now and it's not like there's a single person who doesn't know about it, so why pretend like nothing happened. The ad seems very real in that sense that it doesn't shy away from the issue, and I like the line "and did you learn anything?" Seems his father's words are very fitting for the his current circumstance.
Anyways, what do you think?
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Product Test: Face Cleansers
I didn't personally test all these products, I saw these in this month's issue of LouLou Magazine.
To look at the ones LouLou covered there were six: Chanel Precision Maximum Radiance Exfoliating Gel; Marcelle Hydra-C Radiance Facial Exfoliating Gel; Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub; Biotherm Biosource Clarifying Exfoliating Gel; Kiss My Face So Refined Jojoba & Mint Facial Scrub; and Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub.
They looked at three things: smoothing power; pore-minimizing effect; and easy-rinse factor.
Two of the six actually scored perfect in all three categories
I also used Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser (make-up remover and cleanser in one), however I feel like I have to rinse my face 20 times because it feels like it's still on my face! so that's a no-no. Maybe these 2-in-1 type things aren't the best...and it's better to just have a separate cleanser & make-up remover.
also a tip (that most people probably know but I didn't know til I read it awhile back): Apply your lotion while your face is still damp (right after you wash your face and dry), this way the lotion will go deeper and it'll do a better job of moisturizing your face.
Now go make your face Happy!
To look at the ones LouLou covered there were six: Chanel Precision Maximum Radiance Exfoliating Gel; Marcelle Hydra-C Radiance Facial Exfoliating Gel; Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub; Biotherm Biosource Clarifying Exfoliating Gel; Kiss My Face So Refined Jojoba & Mint Facial Scrub; and Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub.
They looked at three things: smoothing power; pore-minimizing effect; and easy-rinse factor.
Two of the six actually scored perfect in all three categories
Burt's Bees (natural) and Kiss My Face (eco-friendly - using organic ingredients)
However there are three that I would like to contribute to the list of cleansers that they tested.
St.Ives Apricot Scrub - love the smell, can see some difference in improvement in my skin, however I don't like to use a scrub everyday or twice a day because I feel like I'll be over exfoliating.
So in the morning I'll use L'Oreal Hydra Confort Foaming Cream Cleanser
also a tip (that most people probably know but I didn't know til I read it awhile back): Apply your lotion while your face is still damp (right after you wash your face and dry), this way the lotion will go deeper and it'll do a better job of moisturizing your face.
Now go make your face Happy!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Product Test: Mascara
Okay so this was a little bit of a challenge...
Only because I couldn't see a big difference between a couple of them.
I tested 4 different brands, all waterproof. It was a box set from Sephora. [I may do another Mascara product test with those that are suppose to be the best and see if they are what they say they are]
I'm not sure if it's hard to tell because I have small Asian eyes where I don't have the fold [which makes it harder for me to apply eye make-up since most of it won't show and I don't want to put too MUCH]
Urban Decay - Big Fatty Mascara:
The classic mascara by Maybelline is still one of my faves though~
Also I love this eyelash curler from the Sephora collection. It works for my eyes where it can get closer to the lash line. I always had trouble with the typical eyelash curler since I have flabby eyelids and I wouldn't be able to get close enough to the lash line...so it didn't curl my lashes very nice. It's also compact which makes it easier to carry around too =)
(~$15)
This one is apparently really good too so I'm thinking of testing it out.
Shu Uemura (~$20-25)
Only because I couldn't see a big difference between a couple of them.
I tested 4 different brands, all waterproof. It was a box set from Sephora. [I may do another Mascara product test with those that are suppose to be the best and see if they are what they say they are]
I'm not sure if it's hard to tell because I have small Asian eyes where I don't have the fold [which makes it harder for me to apply eye make-up since most of it won't show and I don't want to put too MUCH]
Urban Decay - Big Fatty Mascara:
- Thick Brush
What it does: Thickens, slightly lengthens
Tarte - Lights Camera Splashes
- Thin Brush
What it does: Slightly Thickens
Make Up Forever - Aqua Smokey Lash
- Thick Brush
What it does: Goes on Clumply
Too Faced - Mini Lash Injection
- Thick Brush
What it does: Slightly Thickens
So the Winner from the Four? Urban Decay - Big Fatty MascaraThe classic mascara by Maybelline is still one of my faves though~
Also I love this eyelash curler from the Sephora collection. It works for my eyes where it can get closer to the lash line. I always had trouble with the typical eyelash curler since I have flabby eyelids and I wouldn't be able to get close enough to the lash line...so it didn't curl my lashes very nice. It's also compact which makes it easier to carry around too =)
(~$15)
This one is apparently really good too so I'm thinking of testing it out.
Shu Uemura (~$20-25)
It looks like the typical eyelash curler but apparently works well for Asian eyelashes.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
My G License Test Experience
I'm waiting in the car to take the test, and after awhile the driving tester comes out and he's this small old asian guy. I pull the window down and he says he wants me to press the brake and turn the signals on. I'm fully pressing the brake and he's like okay test the brake and I say I am. He comes back to the driver side and says...
Little Asian Man: press on the brakes
Me: I am pressing the brake
LAM: are you sure you're pressing on the brake? press on the brake
Me: I AM pressing the brake
LAM: Do you know which one is the brake?
Me: yes i do (in my mind, if I didn't even know that would I even have my license to begin with? or be alive after driving?!)
LAM: Sonia do you understand English? Do you know what I'm saying?
Me: (in my mind I'm like what the hell? I think I know English better than you do) yes I do, and I'm pressing the brake
LAM: Just press on the brake okay?
Me: okay (I am)
What a rude rude lil man!
So I already have a feeling something must be wrong with the car since I AM pressing on the damn brake. After going back and forth in conversation, he finally realizes after looking at the right brake light that the left brake light wasn't working.
Because of this...I couldn't even take my test.
That was the result of my G test....I have to rebook itand pay another $75 for the test. So upsetting!
I only pay 1/2 the fee, and the test I didn't even get to do I only pay 1/2. I think you pay $34.50 before the test and then another $34.50 after the test.
Little Asian Man: press on the brakes
Me: I am pressing the brake
LAM: are you sure you're pressing on the brake? press on the brake
Me: I AM pressing the brake
LAM: Do you know which one is the brake?
Me: yes i do (in my mind, if I didn't even know that would I even have my license to begin with? or be alive after driving?!)
LAM: Sonia do you understand English? Do you know what I'm saying?
Me: (in my mind I'm like what the hell? I think I know English better than you do) yes I do, and I'm pressing the brake
LAM: Just press on the brake okay?
Me: okay (I am)
What a rude rude lil man!
So I already have a feeling something must be wrong with the car since I AM pressing on the damn brake. After going back and forth in conversation, he finally realizes after looking at the right brake light that the left brake light wasn't working.
Because of this...I couldn't even take my test.
That was the result of my G test....I have to rebook it
I only pay 1/2 the fee, and the test I didn't even get to do I only pay 1/2. I think you pay $34.50 before the test and then another $34.50 after the test.
Happy Driving everyone! ...I know I won't be.. =(
p.s. Lesson Learned: Check all lights, and everything else like making sure you have at least 1/2 a tank of gas (didn't know that), before going in for you G test.
Put to the Test: Adidas Women's Deodorant
A couple weeks ago, my sister and I went to Wal-Mart with the inital intention to purchase just feminine products when I realized I needed a new deodorant. My sister uses Adidas so I thought I would test it out for myself. As we were looking at the various kinds of deodorants (not even just different brands but different types under each brand), we saw that Adidas had one with 0% aluminum (which almost all deodorants there had - aluminum zirconium tetra....) and had a cotton component instead.
So which did the job of keeping the pits dry and odor free?
Adidas WITH Aluminum (aka anti-perspirant) vs. Adidas WITHOUT Aluminum (aka absorbent-deo)
The results thus far: Adidas with aluminum or the anti-perspirant did the better job of keeping the pits dry and odor free!
Really it's up to you if you want to go with or without aluminum. How harmful can it be?
So I did some basic basic research (Googled):
1. AAKP Answer (<--click to see article)
"...FDA issued a final rule establishing conditions that antiperspirants, which often contain aluminum, were safe and not misbranded."
2. Searchwarp 7 ingredients to avoid in deodorant (<--click to see article)
mentions how it can lead to Alzheimer's, however in the first article it only suggests that it would lead to that if large amounts are absorbed, under certain health conditions, or if you're a child (but what child uses deodorant??)
I then decided to confirm these findings with more concrete sources (using PubMed), I found that many articles (looking more towards a link between breast cancer and use of deodorant with aluminum) did not have any sound findings, or that they needed to do additional research to see the long-term effects if any.
So I think I will be at peace with anti-perspirants since "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule in the form of a final monograph establishing conditions under which over-the-counter (OTC) antiperspirant drug products are generally recognized as safe and effective and not misbranded as part of FDA's ongoing review of OTC drug products."1
That's good enough for me!
Happy Being Sweat-Free Everyone =) (and not worry about the aluminum)
p.s. Have to thank my sister for being a good sport about the picture! hahahaha <3
Next Product Test: MASCARA!
1Food and Drug Administration, HHS. "Antiperspirant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human use; Final Monograph. Final Rule." Federal register 68.110 (2003): 34273-93. Print.
So which did the job of keeping the pits dry and odor free?
Adidas WITH Aluminum (aka anti-perspirant) vs. Adidas WITHOUT Aluminum (aka absorbent-deo)
The results thus far: Adidas with aluminum or the anti-perspirant did the better job of keeping the pits dry and odor free!
So I did some basic basic research (Googled):
1. AAKP Answer (<--click to see article)
"...FDA issued a final rule establishing conditions that antiperspirants, which often contain aluminum, were safe and not misbranded."
2. Searchwarp 7 ingredients to avoid in deodorant (<--click to see article)
mentions how it can lead to Alzheimer's, however in the first article it only suggests that it would lead to that if large amounts are absorbed, under certain health conditions, or if you're a child (but what child uses deodorant??)
I then decided to confirm these findings with more concrete sources (using PubMed), I found that many articles (looking more towards a link between breast cancer and use of deodorant with aluminum) did not have any sound findings, or that they needed to do additional research to see the long-term effects if any.
So I think I will be at peace with anti-perspirants since "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule in the form of a final monograph establishing conditions under which over-the-counter (OTC) antiperspirant drug products are generally recognized as safe and effective and not misbranded as part of FDA's ongoing review of OTC drug products."1
That's good enough for me!
Happy Being Sweat-Free Everyone =) (and not worry about the aluminum)
p.s. Have to thank my sister for being a good sport about the picture! hahahaha <3
Next Product Test: MASCARA!
1Food and Drug Administration, HHS. "Antiperspirant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human use; Final Monograph. Final Rule." Federal register 68.110 (2003): 34273-93. Print.
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Future of Marketing
As I was reading through this weeks Canadian Business Magazine, I came across an interesting and relative article to me: The Future of Marketing: Dewing it Alone - how the power of social networks could render traditional marketing departments obsolete.
It's not a very comforting thought that marketing departments may get smaller as there may be more reliance to use social network channels (cuts costs, integrates consumers opinions). Although this may bring about opportunities for new types of jobs in the marketing field, it does make one prospective marketer think about the future.
The article did, however, seem to focus more on marketing/advertising campaign firms/departments. So maybe the future isn't too bleak for me, since I'm interested more in being in brand management or something to do with event planning/organizing (which isn't related really lol).
Anyhow, all those whose future lies in marketing...this article may be a good read for you too The Future of Marketing
It's not a very comforting thought that marketing departments may get smaller as there may be more reliance to use social network channels (cuts costs, integrates consumers opinions). Although this may bring about opportunities for new types of jobs in the marketing field, it does make one prospective marketer think about the future.
The article did, however, seem to focus more on marketing/advertising campaign firms/departments. So maybe the future isn't too bleak for me, since I'm interested more in being in brand management or something to do with event planning/organizing (which isn't related really lol).
Anyhow, all those whose future lies in marketing...this article may be a good read for you too The Future of Marketing
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Warning: Construction Up Ahead
Hellooo
You may start to see some lil changes here and there and hopefully I can become a master at HTML and CSS! Hehehe. I'm slowly teaching myself, and figuring out things here and there, testing out each thing I change to make sure I'm changing the right things to what I want. There may be moments where it's kind of ugly...like right now...but just be patient with me.
It may be a slow process...
but it will be done!
:)
Sonia
You may start to see some lil changes here and there and hopefully I can become a master at HTML and CSS! Hehehe. I'm slowly teaching myself, and figuring out things here and there, testing out each thing I change to make sure I'm changing the right things to what I want. There may be moments where it's kind of ugly...like right now...but just be patient with me.
It may be a slow process...
but it will be done!
:)
Sonia
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