Author: Gera Shen
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First Time Mom? Here are Some Things You Have to Tell Yourself
Time really flies! ⏰💨 My little baby David is already over 2 months old. 👶🏻 And every single day, I’m in such awe that this perfect little guy chose me to be his mom. 💖 As happy as we look, all my closest friends know that the reality. Up till about a couple of weeks […]
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5 Products for a Comfortable Confinement
Recently, Mark and I became proud parents of our little bundle of joy. 👶🏻❤️ Even though my birthing experience was really crazyyy painful 😭😵 (share with you guys in another post), my heart has been exploding with pride, happiness and sheer love since David was born. 🥰🥰 Seriously, every single person that heard about my […]
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Enough with the mom guilt, please!
One of the most common advices I received from other moms during the early weeks of my pregnancy was, “Filter everything you hear.” 🙉🙉 I didn’t really grasp the need for this until the recent couple months when things really started to pile up and accumulate – and my little one hasn’t even entered our […]
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9 GIFs to describe what being pregnant is like
One of the most common questions I get from people about my pregnancy is, “What’s it like?? 🤩” Well, after being pregnant for almost a good 9 months now, here are some of the ways I tried describing to loved ones about how I’m feeling. However, it’s important to know that every single woman and […]
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Pregnant and COVID Positive?
It’s pure torture. 😖 Or at least it was for me… Some months back in my 2nd trimester I was tested COVID positive and it’s an experience I strongly do not recommend to anyone. (Unless you’re a mean person/animal abuser/child abuser or someone of the like, then please go ahead and knock yourself out) What […]
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Becoming a Parent: 5 Lessons I Picked Up from My Childhood
It still feels hard to believe that soon I’m going to have my own kid – I’m still a kid! 😂 It freaks me out as much as it excites me that I’m going to be a mom soon. It’s really all for a simple reason – for the longest time, I’ve shuddered just thinking […]
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5 things when pregnant
I’m really not going to lie – being pregnant hasn’t been easy-peasy for me. Sure, I love my baby. Sure, I’m so happy that God blessed me with this little miracle. But I’m literally tempted to throttle the next lady that tells me, “I totally enjoyed my pregnancy! Didn’t feel anything… only my tummy got […]
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Dear Son, When I Found Out I’m Pregnant with You…
…I was totally shocked. Not a bad kind of shock though – but I was genuinely very surprised. Why? Well, my little angel, you came despite precautions mommy and daddy took, and health issues mommy had (I’ll leave the ‘precautions’ conversation to your daddy when you’re older 😋) But that doesn’t mean we didn’t want […]
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Nude & Protected with b.glen
If you were thrown onto a tropical island 🏝️ and by some diabolical twist of fate, could only bring one skincare product – pleeeeease bring a broad spectrum sunscreen. Check out my product review of b.glen’s Nudy Veil!
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The Old Man at the Clinic
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Caroline flack It sounds simple, yet only the best of us seem to be able to do it. It seems like a fundamental of being a human, yet many of us do it as a bonus. However, it has become increasingly clear that kindness is […]
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7 Days Journey to Luminous Glass Skin with b.glen
It’s almost every beauty-lover’s dream to have stunning skin~ And here’s how b.glen helped me within 7 days!
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When you’re too nice, you get these monsters.
These couple of months, I’ve had a whirlwind of things happen around me that simply took up too much mental energy, that I didn’t have any left to heal or even find help. 😔 Instead, I’ve just been feeling less than 50% myself lately and just making do. So, I took a step back to […]
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Electric toothbrush: Zenyum or Oral-B?
NON-SPONSORED PRODUCT REVIEW For about 10 years now, I’ve been absolutely sold on electric toothbrushes. My very first electric toothbrush was an Oral-B and have been using that brand throughout the decade! Each one lasted me about 1-2 years and I typically picked a new one up at any of those regular Watson’s sales. However […]
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Hi, I was a COVID Bride! Here’s how I did it…
Many called me impulsive, overly-ambitious and basically downright insane to plan my wedding during COVID-19. “You realise we’re smack in the middle of a global pandemic? Aaaand you’re also juggling getting your masters degree and a full-time job?” “And you think NOW is a great time to get married?? In 3 f*cking months?!” “OMG, GERAAAA!!!” […]
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Lash Lift at Dreamlash (Premium Korean Eyelash Studio)
Since getting older, I’ve broken up with eyelash extensions (we still have the occasional affair when I go travelling though 😌) – and have been pretty committed to being kinder to my natural eyelashes. Not to boast (which means I’m going to boast lah), but I’m blessed with relatively longer eyelashes for an Asian girl. […]
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Thinking of a SecretLab Chair too?
Everyone’s talking about it; everyone wants one – are you thinking of buying your own SecretLab chair too? 😁 You have to admit – it’s pretty tempting, isn’t it? 😏Heck, otherwise you won’t even be reading this. Hehe! For me, having a SecretLab chair was always regarded as a ‘good-to-have’ item. And while I often […]
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Sweet Stranger on the Train
I want to share a funny story with you! Okay, actually it has a bit of a dark side to it too. You’ve been warned – so here goes~~ 😎 Just the other day I was onboard the train with my AirPods plugged in, listening to 那女孩对我说 (Rachel Liang’s cover) with both my hands resting […]
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Product Review: Dr. wonder Wonder Patch
Have you ever wondered, about Dr. wonder’s Wonder Patch? Teehee~ 😜🤭 Don’t know about you… but I still suffer from those pus-filled popups that make their uninvited visits every now and then – pimples. 😣 Dr. wonder’s advertisement was flashing persistently on my Facebook and Instagram feed; so being like the true marketer I am […]
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3 Things I’ll Miss After Circuit Breaker
While I’m definitely not celebrating the Circuit Breaker, I’ve also grown quite accustomed to this ‘new normal’ and found ways that helped make it much more tolerable. 😊 It’s going to be great getting to leave my house and go beyond the supermarket again, but here are some things I’ve totally started loving during this […]
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Weight and Waste Management, with Chocolatey Goodness
Imagine what a wonderful world that’ll be~ 💕💕One where your tummy feels good and your taste buds love it too! I’m blessed to have some very loving and caring people around me 🥰 One of whom is Siti, who is a colleague-turned-friend-turned-sayang. Haha! Yup, she got promoted twice. She was always like a big sister […]
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Me and My Lazy Colon
Yes, out of all things to be lazy. My colon is. This is going to be a pretty shitty post… 💩💩 So if you’re the sort that’s easily repulsed, I strongly suggest you turn away from this one. Most people might be shy to share about such a thing in their life, but I’m not. 😂
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MKUP Dewy Glow Glass Coating Cream – Product Review
Promising to give your skin a dewy glow while retaining moisture – this new release from MKUP looked really promising! :)
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Joey D the Goldie: ALWAYS Hungry
The thing about goldies – they’re mostly human sluts. With my beloved nephew Joey, he’s also a food slut. You’re a human?? Joey already loves you. You’re a human with food??? You can practically take the boy home. I always knew Joey was a sucker for all things edible, regardless of delicious or not. But it was […]
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Moving House with 4 Furkids in Tow
Spent the past 5 days with zero makeup, dressed in sloppy/comfy home wear and hair perpetually up in a trusty bun. This moving house thing is crazy exhausting!! 😰 It’s not my first time moving house – but this time there were added complications. Ahem. Four added complications, to be exact. Namely, the 4 furkids I have in […]
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4 Life Lessons in a Decade
Recently everyone was doing the #10YearsChallenge, and I just pretty readily hopped on the bandwagon as well. 😋 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Geraldine Sim (@gera.shen) Wasn’t sure of the exact original intentions of this challenge, but when I saw the old picture of me 10 years ago – it was […]
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Today I was Grateful
One of the most important and hardest things to do in life, is to be grateful. Grateful to others, yourself, circumstances – and most importantly, to life in itself. It isn’t always easy; especially when you’re someone as overly-independent as me. 😛 Someone who doesn’t like the idea of actually being reliant on anyone or anything else – […]
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Love this Good and Affordable Eyelash Serum!
Hey there, guys! Today I want to share a little rave about this eyelash serum/essence I’ve been using for a few months now – the M Lash Boosting Ampoule by Missha. I’m one of those that think that one of the best features to have is gorgeous eyelashes. 😍 And drives me a taaaad jealous whenever I see […]
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First – Forgive Yourself
“Baby girl, first – forgive yourself.” It’s easy when you’re an outsider to pass judgement, make entirely logical comments and expect the other person to finally see the light. For a good full year, it was my feelings against the rest of my world. Quite literally. My closest friends knew better; it was the first time […]
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The Leather Care Product You Ladies Need
SPONSORED POST Hello, guys. It has been a while! And I’m back to share something that has been sitting on my work desk for a few months now… Alongside the other things that make my desk like home (😌 fuzzy-warm feeling inside) – sits the new family addition… my own jar of Saphir Renovateur Leather Cleaner […]
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Yesterday, I aged another year
On the morning of 17 August 2018, I woke up to my alarm clock (yes, working on my birthday) and turned off my flight mode. Messages sent past midnight started coming in and I couldn’t help but smile groggily while reading my birthday greetings. (Especially loving those funny GIFs! 😄 Thanks, guys.) Fun Fact: 17 August […]
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When Your Best Friend Gets Married
What are some of the happiest moments in your life? For me, it was a couple of a months ago when my best friend got married. 👰🏻🤵🏻💍 Yes, I’m full aware this post is chronically late… And she’s probably the chillest bride you’ll ever meet. She didn’t fuss about wedding location nor photographer, she didn’t hire any […]
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3 Days of Anti-aging with SK-II RNA Power Radical New Age
SPONSORED POST Honest Product Review on my Before and After effects! Here’s a million-dollar question – when do we start switching to anti-aging products? When I was young(er), it seemed like a problem for a much-older-me to settle. So I shrugged it off. “I’ll cross the bridge when I get to it. 😌” Sad thing […]
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Product Review
When you have monster pimples plaguing your face, can this product save the day?
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Must Be the Age
Sorry I’ve been pretty much dead to my blog… 😔 Not that I have a fantastic excuse of any kind, really. To be honest – I’ve just been too busy adult-ing. Mondays to Fridays I’m literally swamped at work. And it’s not really about not having the time – because to write a blog entry doesn’t take that much time. […]
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Life is a Gamble
Lately I’ve come to realise that some lessons in life are plain mandatory. Without those times that really bite you, you’d probably never realise you weren’t bitten all along. Without actually running to the other side and take it in, you would’ve kept on thinking, “What if the grass is greener on the other side?” Well, […]
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Japanese Calligraphy in Singapore
Sponsored Post From the 20-25 October, the Japanese Calligraphy Art Exhibition (co-organised by Sunstar) opened its doors at The Luxe Art Museum to the public. On 21 October, I headed down to the cosy little exhibition space tucked away along the streets of Dhoby Ghaut – where people all gathered to soak in the enticing […]
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Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition at Luxe Art Museum
Sponsored Post “Calligraphy is an art form that uses ink and a brush to express the very souls of words on paper.” Kaoru Akagawa （赤川薫） There are several things to love about Japan – that’s why I’ve always loved revisiting the country! 🇸🇬 ✈️ 🇯🇵 The food never leaves me bloated and unsatisfied (even their convenience store wares), […]
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Private Pool Room at Lexis Suites Penang!
Sponsored Post “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous While I rather enjoy my work, the feeling of having a ticket to a whole new foreign experience is simply too amazing. In my Outlook calendar, I have a whole line-up of meetings blocked in blues – then […]
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Crazy Lady at the Nail Salon
Today’s a Public Holiday in Singapore… On that note, a very happy Hari Raya Haji to all my Muslim friends! 💚 So like almost every other hardworking office-enclosed adult on this tropical urban jungle island – I took the day to nua (translates to: relax till you melt to a pulp-like being). And so decided to […]
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ALTHEA Petal Velvet Powder ❤️
Sponsored Post Do you know what I love about a great face powder? 😍 Really keeps your makeup together for longer Helps with all the oil secretion; especially in our tropical weather I feel that a great face powder is one that isn’t too messy and non-cakey. What really annoys me are those that pile up and make me […]
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The Monsters in Your Life
I’m not going to lie to you – you will have monsters in your life. They’re going to seem big, they’re going to seem scary, without ethics or a conscience; some of them seem pure diabolical. And there’s no absolute shield against them. You’re going to need to deal with your own monsters. Some monsters choose to insult you; only because […]
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Google Tells Why Your Team Might Suck
Just read this article that featured Google doing research on common denominators of successful teams. It really struck a chord with me. Rather expectedly (at least from my POV), a mixture of well-educated and/or creative people was never one of the key elements that attributed to success. No. Y’see – you can be filled to the […]
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My 3 Most Interesting Uber / GrabCar Rides
I’m sure you’ve taken an Uber or GrabCar at least once in your life. Even though Singapore is mighty tiny and we have a well-established public transport system, Singaporeans still love the comfort of a car ride. 😬 And despite already earning my car license (oh, thank God… FINALLY), I still use Uber or GrabCar a fair bit. […]
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Teeth as White as BlanX Space
Sponsored Review What are some of the most unattractive traits you catch at first glimpse? One trait gets a unanimous agreement – yellow teeth. It’s not just about getting someone romantically attracted to you. But it boils down to your personal image and how people perceive you. Imagine if you’re talking to your manager about something super important – but he/she […]
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Zula.sg – Singaporean Ladies’ Sacred Web Space
Singapore – in all its bustling tininess, has developed quite a significant amount of content around our favourite areas like food (omg, soo much food), travel articles and local news with a quirky (and sometimes controversially-hilarious) take. For the longest time, Singapore often read up on stuff from websites with foreign-based content… So it’s amazing how we […]
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It’s OK to be married and not want children…
You’d think that in this day & age people would be more open-minded… But somehow whenever a couple goes, “No, we don’t want children.” It seems to be a cue call for, “OMG!!! WHAT?!?! 😱 😱 BUT WHYYYY??? DON’T YOU WANT A FAMILYYYY??” Which is really idiotic, in my opinion. 😒 Why does ‘family’ have to come with having offsprings? So you’re saying those […]
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The Zaru Soba in Japan You MUST Eat!
When you travel to a place like Japan, the one thing you really need to dedicate yourself to is… THEIR FOOD. No questions about it. The Japanese cuisine is world renowned for good reason; it has it’s own unique and original flavour, yet every chef does it differently – and when you dine Japanese-style, they believe that […]
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Product Review: Crystal Tomato
Hello there, beautifuls! 😍 Many of you might already know The Crystal Tomato – it’s heavily marketed to be a miracle beauty product somewhat… By promising some really awesome benefits for your precious skin. 😌 Natural Sunscreen Absolute dream to have when you’re living in tropical Singapore with the unforgiving Sun. Whenever I head out during lunch […]
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