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Slow-Paced Adventure in Dujiangyan: Panda Valley & Red Panda Quest

  Why Dujiangyan? Dujiangyan is just an hour train ride from Chengdu City, but for a slow traveler like me, three days and two nights felt just right. While many healthy travelers do a quick day trip, I needed more time to soak in the sights and adapt to the pace. I was travelling with one walking stick on my hand. Dujiangyan Pandan Valley Address:  Baima Village, Yutang Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu Arrival & First Impressions After a long car ride from Heishui, I reached Dujiangyan late in the evening, exhausted. No private driver here. His service ended here at Dujiangyan. Too expensive to keep hahaha. I use only e-hailing rides to move around. The vibe was different, more local, more raw. The first panda , I met This fella...dont even move. I thought he's dead! another...I care less panda. Just sleep like a wooden log up there Panda Valley Experience The next morning, I headed to Panda Valley with my online ticket. I chose the smaller valley instead of the conservatio...
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Sichuan Travel Diary : Dagu Glacier National Park (达古冰川国家公园)

  Here's the continuation from my Sichuan trip on October 2025. Gaisssss!!! I was so filed up with my health condition and so on. Plus I lost my motivation to do the write up. I'm about to embarked to another journey next month. My swollen ankle makes me worries a lot. Can I make it this trip. I went to the doctor yesterday for an ultra scan. Not a sprained ankle which is phewww!!! relief . It look like inflamation. The Doc prescribed a cream to apply and antibiotics. But this morning, I woke up with elephant feet. Nope! that was exhaggerating. But it look more swollen than yeasterday. However the pain isn't so frequent like the day before la. I hope it reduce tomorrow or the day after. I side track again , right. OK! let me continue my Sichuan Travel diary. By the way, if you miss out my earlier Sichuan diary...scroll to the bottom of this post. I drop the links there for leisure reads. Day 3 - Heishui → Dagu Glacier → Dujiangyan Snow-Capped Peaks, World’s Highest Cable Ca...
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Swollen Ankle and Medical Screening Surprise

  Hello gaissss!!!  I have been lazy to even update my blog especially my Chengdu trip last October 2025.  I am about to embark into another journey this May 2026. But... the world situation may change my plan though. Big sigh!!!! Anyway......let me tell you my current concern. I woke up one morning with a swollen ankle. At first, I thought maybe I twisted it in my sleep or walked too much the day before. But the swelling looked unusual. While I was still figuring out what went wrong, my phone buzzed with a WhatsApp notification. It was my medical screening result. Ohhhh! a bit side track. Gaisss!!! I was so 'kiasu' this morning. I went to fill up my car fuel tank to the max. Ahhh!!! just worried unable or difficult to get the fuel soon. You know...I know...what is going on to this mad world now!  Anyway! lets get back to my story.... For those who have been following my blog, you know I am on the GLP-1 Tirzepatide weight loss journey. More than 4 months in, I have l...
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Honest Review: Sunplay Skin Aqua Hyaluronic Acid Serum UV

  When I first picked up the Sunplay Skin Aqua Hyaluronic Acid Serum UV , the sleek blue bottle already gave me that “hydrating luxury” vibe. Unlike the usual heavy sunscreens or sticky sunblocks, this one feels more like a skincare serum than a typical sunscreen. That’s the first big difference ! It’s marketed as a serum UV , not just a sunblock. Texture & Application The texture is lightweight, almost watery-gel like, and it spreads effortlessly across the skin. No greasy residue, no sticky film, and most importantly.....  no white cast . This is a huge win for those of us who hate looking like a ghost after applying sunscreen. It absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling supple and hydrated, almost like you’ve just applied a hydrating essence. This is where it stands out! It doesn’t just sit on top of your skin to block UV rays, it actually locks in hydration thanks to the 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid (HA, Absorbent HA, Nano HA). Think of it as a sunscreen that doubles ...
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Raya 2026 : Celebration at my First Sister's House

  Family of 6 plus one brother in law and 2 nieces and 2 nephew My mum was laughing heartily when she saw her photo on AI edited version hahaha My Dad's hand is protecting his Raya money packet because my mom cheekily wanna steal from him hahaha This year’s first Raya felt a little different. Instead of my usual celebration at my last sister's house, All of us gathered at my sister’s  new house for the big day. Potluck mode activated! I decided to contribute two things: a tray of dark chocolate black cookies and a big wok of fried noodles.   Now, let me confess… I’m not a fan of yellow noodles. Rarely eat them. But my family? Big fans. So, I woke up at 5 a.m. (yes, 5 a.m.!) to fry noodles for them. Problem is… my bujang house doesn’t even have a proper big wok. Ended up cooking in batches.   Batch 1: Bitter.   Batch 2: Bitter again.   Batch 3: I gave up. Packed the raw noodles and thought, “Fry yourself la!” Hahaha… my evil side wanted t...
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Mentholatum Lip Pure – Food Grade Ingredients, 4 Honey Extracts (Cherry Red & Strawberry Pink Lip Tint Variants)

Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Lip Tint Many people think lip tint is just about adding color. But lip tint is more than a beauty accessory. It’s a confidence booster and a lip-care partner. Unlike heavy lipsticks, lip tints give a natural flush while keeping lips comfortable. Neglecting lip tint means missing out on that effortless “fresh face” look that brightens your whole day.   Mentholatum Lip Pure - The Ingredients That Matter This Lip Pure range is crafted with food-grade ingredients and enriched with 4 honey extracts. That’s not just marketing ya! It’s real nourishment for your lips.   🐝Honey Essence, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly, Natural Beeswax. Together, they hydrate, soothe, and protect.   🟢 Botanical Oils like Almond, Meadowfoam Seed, Jojoba, Olive, Coconut, Avocado, Macadamia, Sunflower, Linseed… a natural cocktail for softness.   🟢 Vitamin E that Repairs and shields against daily stress.   🟢Shea Butter for Deep moisture fo...
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How I Earned RM4,000+ Cashback in Malaysia with ShopBack – Travel, Shopping & Referrals That Pay

  Gaisss!!!! My Secret to Earning Over RM4,000 Cashback with ShopBack – Travel, Shopping & Referrals That Actually Pay! I used to think cashback apps were just marketing gimmicks. But let me tell you.... ShopBack Malaysia completely changed the way I shop and travel online. Today, I’ve already earned RM4,192.16 in lifetime cashback and successfully withdrawn RM4,025.09 into my bank account. That’s not “points” or “vouchers” ya! It’s real cash I’ve used for bills, groceries, and even a cheeky spa day. If you’re curious how I did it (and how you can too), here’s my full story. Travel Bookings That Paid Me Back Travel has always been my passion, even when my health slowed me down. Every time I booked a trip, I made sure to click through ShopBack first . *  Trip.com, Agoda, Booking.com  - every hotel stay gave me cashback. *  Airline tickets  - whether domestic flights or international adventures, I earned cashback just by booking through ShopBack. * My ...
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