Sunday, March 30, 2008
Doctor Fish!
I finally tried out the Doctor Fish therapy. I heard so much about it from Black Adder after her trip to Japan. Have been scoping it out, there is one by the Qian Hu Group and another at Sentosa. Have been meaning to try the Sentosa one, however, my attempts have been marred by wet weather. Drat! So when I saw that the Kenko branch at the Singapore Flyer had it, I just decided to walk inside to try, without even a second thought.
The trip to the Singapore Flyer was actually meant to check out a new Mexican Fusion restaurant called Jalepeno Peppers (aside to Kame: Don't bother...fail), didn't realize that it would turn into such a ticklish affair. At Kenko, I took the S$38 package which consists of a 10 min head and shoulder massage, followed by 30 mins of fish therapy (fish therapy on its own is S$28). The head and shoulder massage was nothing to shout about. By the time it came to go for the fish therapy, I was pretty hyped up. But first, I had to fold up my jeans above knee level and scrub it down. The thing that grossed me out was the sponge that they provided. It's been hanging there for god knows how long. I didn't even want to phantom how many people have used it to scrub their legs... Eeeew..... this had better be worth it....
And then it was really time to immerse my feet into the water. Kenko had 3 tanks filled with tiny tiny fish. With wooden panels and hydragaes and water plants, it gave a very rustic feel. The water was clear and you can see hundreds and hundreds of little fishes swimming about. Now... the initial feeling of anticipation now turned to fear. You see... little miss ticklish here, in her excitement, forgot that hundreds of little fishes will be nibbling at her feet... and looking at hundreds of hungry fish in the tank didn't help to quell that feeling. After much hesitation (Heck! I already paid for it!), I plonked my feet into the water.
And boy.. were the fishes hungry. After my feet were immersed, a few fishes came and started nibbling. I was still trying to quell my uneasiness. Just when I thought I was getting used to it, more came. That's when i panicked and started to laugh out real loud and squealed. Trust me... I got weird stares and I am pretty sure Kenko lost about 3 customers just because of my reaction.
But after a while, i relaxed and I actually enjoyed the experience. True to what Black Adder said, if you don't look at them, the fishes nibbling at the feet just felt like tiny electrodes massaging you feet (think the OSIM massager pads attached to your feet). Of course, when you look at them and you realize it's actually fish, you will freak out. For me, the fishes were nibbling more at the tips of my toes and in between the toes. I don't think i had a lot of fishes stuck to me. I saw others which had practically a swarm of fish nibbling away at their feet, to the extent that you can't really see the feet. So when you are there, just note where the fish nibble, those are very likely to be neglected places or prob need frequent wash becos they sweat more.
The 30 mins passed really quickly and soon it was time to get out. Personally I felt that my feet were more refreshed. Perhaps it was the cold water? Or was it really because of the massaging effect from all that nibbling? Some of you might quaff at the thought of paying S$28 bucks for fish to nibble your feet. But I felt it was worth it. You can do the same at a pond for free... but god knows if only your feet will be nibbled.... off... hahahaha
Oh yeah, if you are at the Singapore Flyer, do check out the surroundings too. Seafood Paradise is there, albeit a more posh one (this one provides wine!). the place is still generally quiet and peaceful and you can get a good view of the sea just by walking around the 2nd level. And for coffee lovers, check out Robert's Coffee. Ajoined with Popeyes, I must say that the coffee here really has zing... Nice, thick, aromatic, beats Starbucks, Coffee Bean, TCC Hands down! And I was only drinking normal Latte! Yum! It's a nice place to chill for now...
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A Relationship Ends when...
Ah.... yet another episode of Philosophy according to Pooh... hahaha! I was just thinking about relationships and it dawned to me that a relationship ends when one party just stops trying.
Now, I don't mean just couple relationships. It encompasses all relationships: family, friends, work.
Look at it this way:
A mother stops trying when she gives up on her children. That is when she disowns the children or just doesn't care about her children's well being
A friend gives up on another friend. For all you know, your friend could have been very tolerent to your bad habits, mannerisms and what not. They don't say it but it comes to a point that they don't bother to try to be tolerant, then that's when relationships become strained. Or perhaps two friends have always been close, but when one stops making effort to meet the other, they just drift apart.
At work, your boss could be pissed off with you and giving you many chances. but there will come a time where he or she just can't take it anymore and just fires you
I guess, in the end, it's about making effort. It takes two to clap and both parties must make some effort although sometimes one party may be contributing more than the other.
It takes years to build a relationship but only 1 second to destroy it. And that 1 second happens when you stop: Stop bothering, stop thinking, stop trying
Now, I don't mean just couple relationships. It encompasses all relationships: family, friends, work.
Look at it this way:
A mother stops trying when she gives up on her children. That is when she disowns the children or just doesn't care about her children's well being
A friend gives up on another friend. For all you know, your friend could have been very tolerent to your bad habits, mannerisms and what not. They don't say it but it comes to a point that they don't bother to try to be tolerant, then that's when relationships become strained. Or perhaps two friends have always been close, but when one stops making effort to meet the other, they just drift apart.
At work, your boss could be pissed off with you and giving you many chances. but there will come a time where he or she just can't take it anymore and just fires you
I guess, in the end, it's about making effort. It takes two to clap and both parties must make some effort although sometimes one party may be contributing more than the other.
It takes years to build a relationship but only 1 second to destroy it. And that 1 second happens when you stop: Stop bothering, stop thinking, stop trying
And it's March already!
Wow... how time flies. I haven't been blogging for the longest time! And things have just zoomed by after CNY.
Well, for one, I only got my com fixed a day before CNY. Then, after CNY, I was homeless for a week cos my aunt was in town. I gave her my room to stay while I bunked in with a friend. I didn't mind... but her timing could've been better. After all, it was also my first week of work.. that was tough!
And yeah... work... hmm.... thing have been ok so far. It's been a month actually. In essence, the exposure that I am getting here is really really good. Nothing that I have experienced before. Photo shoots, vetting press releases, media queries and editorials. Looking over proposals, organizing workshops, tying up with partners (I only hate the part that I have to source for 3 a month shit.... like some sort of quota). I also don't like the admin part.. My goodness.. filing can kill!!! Everything has to be so neat and tidy and organized. Not exactly my best trait. And unfortunately, I can't talk on MSN as freely as I used to.. i miss chatting with my friends. Hard to chat when my table is the first one when you step into the department and it's next to my boss' room. It also doesn't help that my back is facing the entrance.
But otherwise, things have been good and i think i am coping ok. Just the other day, my assistant manager (whom i report to) was asking how I am settling into the job. I told her i was still trying to catch up. I also took the opportunity to ask her how I am faring: ok? Up to expectations? Thankfully, her reply was positive. So that is good.
So that's that about my life so far... till the next time!
Well, for one, I only got my com fixed a day before CNY. Then, after CNY, I was homeless for a week cos my aunt was in town. I gave her my room to stay while I bunked in with a friend. I didn't mind... but her timing could've been better. After all, it was also my first week of work.. that was tough!
And yeah... work... hmm.... thing have been ok so far. It's been a month actually. In essence, the exposure that I am getting here is really really good. Nothing that I have experienced before. Photo shoots, vetting press releases, media queries and editorials. Looking over proposals, organizing workshops, tying up with partners (I only hate the part that I have to source for 3 a month shit.... like some sort of quota). I also don't like the admin part.. My goodness.. filing can kill!!! Everything has to be so neat and tidy and organized. Not exactly my best trait. And unfortunately, I can't talk on MSN as freely as I used to.. i miss chatting with my friends. Hard to chat when my table is the first one when you step into the department and it's next to my boss' room. It also doesn't help that my back is facing the entrance.
But otherwise, things have been good and i think i am coping ok. Just the other day, my assistant manager (whom i report to) was asking how I am settling into the job. I told her i was still trying to catch up. I also took the opportunity to ask her how I am faring: ok? Up to expectations? Thankfully, her reply was positive. So that is good.
So that's that about my life so far... till the next time!
