V for Valentine.

Valentine's Day is coming! Bought anything for your loved one yet?


Though it may be a day to celebrate Love, it can sometimes get grueling as well when you have absolutely no idea what to give to your special one on this occasion.

For some couples, V Day could be the most important day in the course of their relationship. As for some, it could be just another day. Whatever your believes are, there's no denying that 'receiving gifts' and even 'giving gifts' are always nice. Seeing that you've made another person happy is always a great feeling, what more to say, if that person is your loved one.

Giving the 'gift of experience' is what RedRibbon Days thrive in. If you're done giving perfumes, wallets, designer handbags and etc, you have definitely found the right place! As we offer over a thousand different experiences for you to choose from throughout the whole of Malaysia, I have put together a little list of my personal choices of RRD experiences that I think would be great for Valentines. Hopefully that might help make life a wee bit easier for you too. :)

Oh! Do click on the links for more info!


For him:

Pilot for a Day
Still one of our best sellers. And there's definitely a reason why.

Underground DJ Taster Course
Has he always wanted to go for a spin? Here's how he can, thanks to you!

Expression - Spa Pampering for Him
C'mon, we know some guys love to be pampered too!


For her:

High Society
Does she love watching Gossip Girls? Always wanted to live like they do High Society style? Check this out!

Singing Telegram
As 'cheesy' as some may think this is, there's no denying that declaring your love through song still works. Well, at least for me. :)

VIP Shopping Experience with Key Ng
Ever thought of having the fashion designer maestro, Key Ng himself as your personal stylist?

Full Indulgence Spa Manicure & Pedicure At Home
If she's the homely kind, surprise her by bring the Mani & Pedi spa to her in the comforts of her home instead! A definite pleasant surprise!


For both to enjoy:

Seri Negara VIP Private Dinner for Two
Want a romantic dinner but don't know where to go? Nothing spells more romance than the grandeur of the colonial Carcosa Seri Negara. What's more? You both will be chauffeured in style in your very own limo.

Our Love Song
Almost every couple has their own special love song. If you both can sing, this will be just perfect for you!

Photography Lessons for Two
Do you both share a passion for photography and always wanted to brush up your skills? I always thought this would be a great 'photography date' you two can spend together.

Ultimate Chocolate Body Spa Indulgence for Couples
Love chocolate? Here's a sinful way of pampering yourselves this Valentine's.

A Bona Fide Dining Experience for Two
Just another dining experience? Oh no, it isn't. This time, let the renown Chef Max decide what you eat. Check it out!

Discovering Cooking for Two
Why not take up cooking lessons together? After this, there'll be many more sweet moments of both you and loved one preparing special meals together.

ATV Offroad Adventure to 7 Tiers Waterfall
Spend your Valentine's differently this year by roughing it out with this exciting ATV adventure!

Turn Your Memories into Art with Canvas Prints
The title says it all. Literally. :)

Mabul Island Escapade - 4D3N for Two
Nothing beats taking your loved one on a getaway! And not just ANY getaway! Just imagine this - having your very own underwater paradise of Mabul, Sipadan and Kapalai literally below your bed. Definitely one of the places I must visit in my 'Travel List'!


Well, here's my list of experiences that I think'd be just lovely for couples. Hopefully you are able to find something that you might like in here too. :)

So for all of yous who want to give your sayangs something different this Valentine's, do check out the complete range at www.redribbondays.com.my


Peace & Love everyone! :D

Theing's Pilot for a Day Experience Coming Real Soon

Early last year, I had the chance to be a passenger in a 4-seater plane. Check out my previous post.


Very recently, I had the honour of being a Pilot for a Day!


My post about this will be coming real real soon! :D


xoxo

Christmas in Red

It's seemed like there was a whole lot of RED going on during Christmas in 2010.

The REDRibbon Days Team were all dressed in our RED T-shirts and guess where our little Xmas party was held? In none other than RED Box! Hahaha. Just found this coincidence funnneeee....


The day of our RRD Xmas Party 2010 was also the day we all exchanged gifts with our Kris Kingle partners. Y'all know how Kris Kingle works right?

Anyways, this year, our Kris Kingle game had a little twist. Instead of giving the usual tangible gifts with a minimum of RM30 and above or whatsoever, our very own Bieber Tan came up with a brilliant idea! How about giving 'experiences' as gifts? But nah ah ah, this 'experience' isn't just any RedRibbon Days experience from our website, but a 'personal' experience of what we ourselves as the 'giver' can give. Do I make any sense? Hahaha.

Here's an easier way of putting it. Say an experience could be "Being Your Personal Slave/Maid for the Week" or "I'll Do Your Dishes For A Month" kinda thing. Hahaha, but it's totally up to you on what you wanna give lah. We all know Ming Ne was really hoping for a Personal Maid though. :P

I received a "Chauffeured Driven in a Bentley" experience by Sherin. Cool leh...

I immediately got to experience this gift on the way to Red Box actually. And all I have to say is, "Bentleys are totally awesome!" The entire look of it from the outside, and oooh, the smell of its sweet, sexy luxurious scent inside is daaammnn nicee....

All I can say is, Thank you very much Boss! :)

Here's what the rest received in case you're curious:

Nik: Personal Ice Skating Coach by Lawrence
Ming Ne: Sang and performed the song 'Baby' specially for her by Penny
Shiva: Exclusive Chakra Massage one on one by Nik ;)
Penny: A authentic Indian makan experience by Shiva
Lawrence: Got to experience a ride in an Aston Martin by Ming Ne

Oh, and what did I give? A 'Personal Guide to Bah Kut Tehs in Klang' for Sherin! Hahahaha! This was hard one for me, I really didn't know what to give cause I was afraid she wouldn't like it. I had a few options like A Personal Guide to Pulau Ketam (but I don't think many would like to see Pulau Ketam, cause it ain't exactly all clean and sandy there), or I'll go learn up a song she likes and sing it for her with the guitar (but then malu lah, dah lah guitar skills so cacat) and a few others. Hahaha. Well, in the end I think Sherin is more of a Food person, so hopefully you like it then Sherin! Lemme know lah when you wanna redeem it :)

During the party at Red Box, there was a few pleasant surprises.

1st, the buffet selection in Red Box, The Gardens was surprisingly good! Based on so many not-so-good experiences with food from Red Box or Green Box, I came to a point where I come with no expectation of food by them already. But then, this was my first time going to this branch that day and seeing their selection was certainly a pleasant surprise. I even had a number of helpings for their watercress soup!

2nd, I knew Penny was suppose to sing Baby by Justin Bieber for Ming Ne, but I didn't know that BOTH Penny AND Lawrence actually came up in front of everyone and kinda danced along with it too! What a performance!

Hahahaha! Good job guys! Should've recorded the video and show it to Justin Bieber himself when he comes down. :P

3rd, I received an award! I totally didn't expect this at all. When Sherin tiba-tiba announced halfway through the Karaoke session that they were gonna give this newly formed award called AAWA, I didn't have a clue what it was at all. Well, here's what it is:

"Always At Work Award"

I was awarded the AAWA because I've never taken a sickie the entire year. Never thought I'll be recognized for that. Thanks guys! Apart from receiving the cert, I also received a RedRibbon Days voucher along with that. And boy, was I so pleasantly surprised to see that I've received a Gold Range Voucher! It's worth RM500! And the best part about Range Vouchers are that we are able to redeem it with any experience worth up to RM500 in the website! There's so much that you can do with a Gold Range voucher. This is so awesome, I've already had a few options in mind and maybe I shall list it down in another post soon. Thanks Sherin, Nik, Ming Ne! Really appreciate it! :)

All in all, it was definitely a good night, seeing everybody having fun and have a go at the mic especially the Karaoke virgin who broke her 'virginity' by singing what else but Madonna's "Like a Virgin" song! Hehehe. You know who I'm talking about! ;)

May there be many more good times such as this!

Cheers RedRibboners!

Apology to Blog

Dearest Bloggy,

I'm so so so sorry! I didn't mean to abandon you this way for so long!

I've just been so busy, but I know that this is no excuse I guess.

Hope you'll forgive me, there's much that has happened at the time of my absence here. And I promise to blog all about it real, real soon!

Will be back in a flash! :)


Love,
Theing

Hair Makeover

I seriously, need a haircut.


Well, a change in style at leeeeaasst!

For many moons now, my hair has always been more or less the same style. The difference has always just been length. Ever since college, it has always been slightly longer or shorter, or thinner or thicker, with slight changes in colour. That's it!

So I don't care, I want a change soon! And so I have decided, I want to get curls! :D

But just like most girls, I'm not going to just simply step into any salon for this. I want somebody experienced! Professional! And most importantly, lets just put it this way; One who knows his shiet. Don't you agree?

And then, I found Matthew Mack.

A former Creative Director of the award-winning Toni & Guy Europe team (who is right here in KL!) and not to mention, winner of several competitions and experienced educator in giving expert advice in seminars around the world (that was a mouthful wasn't it? Lol!), you can't help but want to try him out!

RedRibbon Days has this very Hair Makeover Package by Matthew Mack, and I'm dyinnnngg to give this a try as my hair is already screaming for help! This experience includes cut, blow, full colour service and even a complimentary hair treatment worth RM200 exclusively only for RedRibbon Days customers!

Soon maybe, I just will. Maybe end of this year, when my musical performance is over (because I'm advised to not change my hairstyle until after the performance).

So anyone out there also dying for a change in hair style or know anyone who desperately needs one? Give them a Hair Makeover! This will make the perfect gift for them!

So wait for me Matthew! I'mma comin real soon! ;D

Cheers everyone!

Human Revolution, The Musical

Soka Gakkai Malaysia Selangor presents an original musical production, adapted from the novel of a true story, Human Revolution.

The book takes off after Josei Toda (2nd President of Soka Gakkai) was released from prison; his detention due to the oppression of freedom of religion in Japan during World War 2. And while he emerged from the prison as a free man, many people around him were shrouded by despair and some were at the brink of death due to the ongoing war.

Seeing the sufferings of the people around him, Josei Toda had vowed to realize his mentor, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi's (1st President of Soka Gakkai) dream to rebuild Soka Gakkai, a value creating society, that can be attained through the spread of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism to the whole of Japan. This book captures the very spirit of Josei Toda on overcoming all his challenges, to emerge victoriously in every struggle of his life and how his determination, changed the lives of many.

A musical that lets you walk through the footsteps of Josei Toda's life as a true disciple, a dedicated teacher, a self-less mentor and the destiny that led to the encounter of his most loyal disciple, Daisaku Ikeda, known as Shin'ichi Yamamoto (pen name in the novel), who is also none other than Soka Gakkai International's President today.

This November and December, take a journey to the heart and soul of this story and discover the unbreakable bond of a disciple and his mentor, that further led to a change in the destiny of millions of lives throughout the world.

A wise man once said:

"A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and further, can even enable a change in the destiny of all humankind." - Daisaku Ikeda

So true.

Re-telling the greatness of a single man's Human Revolution. This is what this compelling musical is all about.

And, this is the very musical which I will be performing in at the end of this year. :)

For more info do check out the blog or facebook.


Cheers!

Spending My Birthday Present

On my birthday I received a sweet surprise present from my bosses. This was really such a delightful surprise because the gift they gave me was one of the many experiences I've always had my eye on from RedRibbon Days. :)

It was, the ATV Waterfall Adventure experience.

One of the best part about receiving a RedRibbon Day gift is that it is valid for 6 months. So I can choose to go for this experience whenever I wanted to within half a year. And guess what, I finally chose to go for my experience just a few days before my expiry date! I got it on March and I only went for it on September. Hehehe.

And oh boy, was I glad I didn't accidentally let my voucher expire.

I manage to get my cousins and friends along with me for this as well. We were all very excited for this day because it has also been awhile since we've done an outdoor outing together like this!

After we finally arrive (I was beginning to worry that I was leading them to the wrong place!), we put on our safety helmets, went through a short briefing and hop on the bikes! At this time, I don't why, but I felt a bit nervous! I was worried that I might loose control of the bikes while going downhill and result in me flying off the trail or something. Heh heh.

Thankfully, we all get to practice a couple of rounds before we head off to the real ATV trail. After the much needed practice, it was time to face the jungle.

And I could remember, the very first thing we needed to do once we enter the jungle was to climb up a really steep terrain. This was really exciting! I can remember our instructor at this time was like "Tekan! Tekan! Jangan lepas! Jangan lepas!" Haha! You see, our accelerator and brakes for the ATV bikes are all on the handles of the bikes. So you can imagine, how tired our fingers were at the end of the trail.

Oh and for all of you who are also a scardy cat like me, don't worry, an instructor will be there to guide you at all times. And for our case there were 2 of them cause there were 7 of us in the group.


All of us got better and better at controlling the bikes as we went on further in the trail. The only thing I wished I did was to actually capture the sights along the trail, because some areas really were beautiful! There was this area where it was all just filled with bamboos and even fallen bamboos and trees right above the trail where there was space just big enough for us bikers to pass through. Well, something like the picture below, but better! :D

It was definitely an interesting trail indeed.

And nothing beats resting and just chillin by the waterfall after quite a ride through the bumpy terrain. Well, I guess there's nothing much to say but let the pictures speak for themselves.

After saying bye bye to the waterfall and on our last ride back out, I was wishing I could go faster and faster! Hahaha! The bumpier the better I say! :P

Overall the experience was really good. In fact, we all wished the trail could go on longer.

Terima kasih manyak manyak Sherin, Nik and Ming Ne! It was a great experience indeed!

Definitely worth the go guys!