Bibimmyeon

One of my cravings have been cold Korean spicy noodles.

I grabbed a package in NYC.
And luckily I got my hubby to cook it. A perfect dish for the summer!

We also added some samgyupsal (pork belly).

Walking around NYC

Last week I had the chance to explore a bit of NYC.

I haven't been there for 4 years!

On Sunday morning due to all traffic sound I woke up early and decided for a morning walk.

I took the subway down to York Street and walk a few min.

Despite the early morning many people lined up to take photos.

I took a walk along the water before heading up to Brooklyn Bridge and then walking down to WTC.

It had all changed a bit since last time but still all felt and looked familiar.

WHERE R U FROM (Feat. MINO)

What do you think of Seungri's new tracks..?
This one to me reminds me of something Psy would release.
I donno what I think..haha

You?

Neogen Knit mask

I was not able to pick this one up in Korea last time.

But I found it in Germany the other month!

This face mask is not like any other sheet mask. This one is knitted!

1. it felt heavier on the skin

2. It's way bigger, even covers the neck!

3. It was drenched in all the goodies.

Sadly the pack only comes with one per pack and cost around 6 Euros!

Similar price as Korea.

I liked the feeling, I have hard mixed reviews, but I liked a lot. Still not sure how effective this one is compare to the regular sheet masks. I have read reviews but I didn't buy enough to be able to tell.

I bought one pink and one yellow, so far I have only tried the pink!

Sorry for the pics below but didn't want to show it all..haha

A fun mask to try, all the excess fluids can be spread on neck, arms etc!

Do not waste it.

if you have extra "dry masks" you can make a DIY sheet mask!

Korean NOODLE TOUR!

Who doesn't love Noodles?
Maybe not good for you but delicious... instant or fresh!!

Take a look at this video for more details of Korean noodles.
There are many more!!!!

Heading West again

I looked into my calendar and this year I have been travelling outside Sweden once a month since December. Both for work and pleasure... most for work I should add!

This time I'm heading West again for work. Not as West as before but still.

It'll a few very busy days!

I hope to have some time for shopping and sights ^^

Soon time to board.

Going forward

Son & Park Beauty water

One of the most raved products in K-beauty.

The Son and Park Beauty water.

This product is a  multi-tasking toner and cleansing water. It is said that it creates a clean base for the next steps in your skincare and makeup routine. Besides from cleansing it also  mildly exfoliates with willow bark and papaya extract which help to sweep away dead skin cells, revealing brighter skin tone and smoother texture. Lavender water, rose water, and orange fruit extract impart a subtle hydration so your skin can be prepped to absorb the next skin care steps, while adding in a bit of moisture. The Beauty Water can be used in the morning to create the perfect canvas for makeup application, midday as a refresher, and night after cleansing to whisk away remaining impurities. The Beauty Water has a pH of 4.5, and it's paraben free.

My review, I love the texture and multi function.

I feel clean when using it. But lately I can see my pore clogs more than before.

It was a long time ago since I had this many black heads. Could also be because of the summer season - sunlight, sweat, sunscreen etc

I think I will need to use another toner and only use this to remove make up and impurities.

Score

★★★/★★★★★

Love yourself

"Not Loving yourself is also unrequited love"

Food for thought.. you got to love yourself first!

And I think in today's world this is so important!

I "stole" this shamelessly from @joankeem

Thank you Joan!!

Beautiful Basel

Last week I visited the beautiful city of Basel in Switzerland.

I went for work and was luckily able to see some of the country.

It was such a beautiful city!!

I so want to go back to Switzerland!!

Brazilian food

I haven't been able to update at all, too busy at work.

Anyway the other week I was in Hamburg and as final dinner I was presented with some DELICIOUS Brazilian food!!

WOW amazing... loved it!

I have to go some day!!

I Want You

Cannot believe they are back, feels weird with only the 4 but so happy to have them back!

This is by far my fave song from the new EPs.

ENJOY

Going South

It has been almost a year since last time but now I'm back in Hamburg.

Staying here all week!! Lots to do.

Happy I got to do some shopping, shoes and chocolates ^^

Something new

Taeyeon is back with "Something new".
For me it will take some time before I will like this song, I much more prefer other tracks on her comeback album.
Anyway happy to have her back!!

Förändra Vårdguiden

Jämfört med många svenskar så springer jag inte till vårdcentralen eller akuten för minsta lilla.
En människa har inte dött av en förkylning - bättre att hålla sig varm, dricka te, ta div receptfria läkemedel. Vid feber lika så.

För drygt en och en halv månad sedan drabbades jag av en mystisk förkylning och som vanligt stannade jag hemma o försökte kura mig på bästa sätt.
Men efter 10 dagar med intensiv slemhosta i 18 av 24 timmar så kände jag nehe inget blir bättre nu har jag gjort allt. Jag beslöt mig för att ringa vårdguiden för att ta reda på bästa sätt att träffa en läkare eftersom jag nu kämpat.

Jag ringde och till svar fick jag "Du kan dricka te med honung".
Jag svarade: Jo det är ju ett vanligt husmansknep, jag har både testat honung och citron men inget hjälper. Receptfri hostmedicin är som att dricka socker. Jag har druckit ljummet vatten, sovit högt med ben o huvud etc, men det blir bara värre.
Sjuksköterskan blev nästan på arg när jag sa att det måste finnas något annat, vad är bäst en vårdcentral eller närakut. Tonen i rösten blev irriterad och hon sa till mig "Att hosta 18 av 24 timmar är normalt! Du borde dricka te!"
Jag tänkte.. i vilken värld är det normalt och hur mycket mer te då?


Detta är inte första gången jag fått liknande svar, jag har inte ringt för samma orsak men svaren ger en inget mer än vad jag visste innan jag tog upp telefonen!


Denna gång slutade det med att jag själv bokade en tid på en närakut.
När jag kom in så sa läkaren..Jaha det är du som hostar så förfärligt. Hans rum låg allra längst bort från väntrummet men hade hört mig!
Han gjorde div tester inkl. blodprov. Han trodde jag hade lungeinflammation men testerna visade inget som tydde på det. Han skrev ut 2 olika mediciner till mig. En jättetrevlig läkare.

Han frågade varför jag inte kommit tidigare och ja sa att jag alltid försöker bli frisk på egen hand.
Med hans hjälp blev jag frisk på 3 dagar!!


Landstingen jag förstår att det inte alltid är lätt att ta samtal via telefon men något mer bör er telefonlinje kunna göra!
Idag fyller den inte den funktion som den ska och vissa får helt fel eller inga råd! Jag har uppfattat att den ska vara som ett första stopp för att motverka halva befolkningen ta sig till våra redan överbelastade vårdcentraler, akutmottagningar och sjukhus!


#Vårdguiden #förändring #intenöjd #förändravårdguiden #Val2018

Staying at MBS

To get a room at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands you can book in many different ways.
We booked directly on their website, for us at least it was the best option.
Just a few days before our stay hubby and I decided to upgrade to another view from the room. It was the same price when we booked but since it was close to the stay it went up.
We booked Club King including Afternoon tea, evening beverage and canapes and breakfast.
We came early and decided to leave the bags then to walk around the area. We went to the lounge in tower one. We took a number and was served almost right away. The staff was very friendly and he asked us a few questions - why we were in SG, Been to MBS before, when our flight was...
Then he said "I'm upgrading you free of charge to a suit", "Your room is ready and can check in now no need to wait until 3pm", "I also added a late check out for tomorrow".
The he wrapped our receipt in a folder and gave us the keys. He asked if we wanted to take the luggage or have the staff to do it, however if we waited it'd take some time.
We rolled our luggage and headed straight up to our room, located on Floor 47!!

We opened the door and the curtains unfolded!

As we walked closer to the window this amazing view appeared in front of us

We walked into the second room and found these fellas on the bed.

And then we walked into the bathroom and found this amazing view!!!!

Such amazing room! The shower was huge as well, like a Sauna!!

We quickly undressed and put on Swimsuits and headed upstairs to the famous Infinity Pool, where we spent most time after check in.

We enjoyed lunch at the pool, later afternoon tea at the Club 55.

To cool down from the heat I went for some shopping in the mall downstairs while hubby went to the gym.

Afterwards we headed back to Club 55 for and evening beverages and canapes before going back up to the pool to enjoy the sunset. Like most other visitors. Still the pools weren't over crowded.

For dinner we decided on room service, with a huge selection!!

I really really want to go back there!

We had such an amazing time, it was pricey but worth it!

Thank you @MBS for the upgrade and great services!!

뚜두뚜두

Blackpink is back!!!
What a comeback song! I can't wait for the new album.

EXCITED!


#BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 #THE1STMINIALBUM #EP #SQUAREUP #뚜두뚜두

Ruby KitKat

I got my hands on the hyped RUBY KITKAT, made by ruby cacao aka pink chocolate!
And it wasn't cheap, one piece cost aprox 4 dollars!!!
It's very nice packed and the thickness of the chocolate is like normal kitkats.
This item is ONLY sold at the Kitkat shops in Tokyo - located in department stores.
If you buy 3 you also get the package, maybe not needed but nice if giving as a gift.
I also picked up some other exclusive tastes I will review them later.

For this Pink one, it taste like berries, but nothing WOW about it.
I wonder though why it taste like berries and how it can be pink..haha

It was fun to try, I still have 2 left, will see when I can eat those :)

Pokemon cafe

In March or April.. can't remember.. a new Pokemon cafe was opened in Nihonbashi close to Tokyo Station. Next to the cafe it also hosts a big Pokemon center.

We went there last week, I was thrilled I managed to get us a table. If you haven't heard it's is not easy to get a table. To be sure you should make a reservation. And the reservation page is all in Japanese. So for foreigners it's not as easy.

You can also go and hope they do have seats. When we were there they had a few "counter" seats for singles, actually it's a long giant table but made for "singles" of course if they have multiple seats you can go as a group but you might not get to sit next to each other.

The menu is not so big and quite pricey. Food was ok taste but nothing special.

However it was great it came out as a pokemon character.

You order items from an Ipad and you can make orders throughout the meal, Last order needs to be made before your last 30 min. Each seating is 90 min.

The coffee was way overpriced, 8 USD for a coffee and a mini cookie!!!

But I got a coaster in plastic, I was lucky to get a Snorlax one!

The cafe also sells special goods but nothing special.

it was fun to visit and to see Pikachu.

If you are a Pokemon fan, this cafe is a MUST visit!!!

Official Website

Address:
〒103-0027　東京都中央区日本橋二丁目11番2号　日本橋髙島屋Ｓ.Ｃ.東館　５階
Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building 5th Floor, 11-2 Nihonbashi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027

電話番号　03-6262-3439
Phone number 03-6262-3439

Access
JR「東京駅」八重洲北口から徒歩5分
JR "Tokyo Station" 5 minutes on foot from Yaesu North Exit

東京メトロ銀座線・東西線「日本橋駅」B2出口
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tozai Line "Nihonbashi Station" Exit B2

都営地下鉄　浅草線「日本橋駅」から徒歩4分
Toei Subway Asakusa Line "Nippombashi station" 4 minutes on foot

Turning busy people into beautiful people

In Tokyo I passed by the Panasonic Show room in Ginza.

I was given this pamphlet. I really liked what it said and was said I couldn't bring items with me home.

Oh well.. next time ^^