Dermedex Is Keeping Me Sane...

I have a confession to make. When you see my pictures, you may believe that I have quite good skin. In fact, that isn't quite true. While, I don't have horrible skin... I have naughty skin. 

My skin likes to mess with my sanity. Growing up, I did not generally have pimples. Then in college, my skin decides to have a damn zit party. Being the vain pot that I am, seeing pimples on my face was totally disturbing. It felt like the freaking end of the world. I felt like every time anyone spoke to me they were speaking to Pimple #7 on my chin. Anyway, through Dalacin-T and a calming mask (now no longer in production) the outbreak was contained and tamed for a few years.... UNTIL NOW!!!

A couple of months back marked the return of the zits and boy, oh boy... they were back with a vengeance. There was blood, tears and pus. I was at my wit's end. Dalacin-T was not working its magic. Then Eva (god bless her) recommended Dermedex and this product has been keeping me sane!

My face is not spotless, but its a marked improvement. My t-zone is now oil-managed. And the zits are not so angry anymore. 

Now, I'm sure you might be tempted to google Dermedex and you will come across the steroids scandal. This is where I am completely torn. Can this product that's helping me out be a trojan horse as well? 

But it does seems that the illegal ingredient has been removed and the product has been repackaged. I am still cautiously using the Skeptic Challenge Pack which in turn, ironically carries a cautionary note to users: "You may fall in love with this product. Do not be surprised to see results on first application".

Sigh, can I be naive and claim that ignorance is bliss? :(

 

Recent New Eats

One fine evening, I decided to brave the notorious Friday-after-work-everyone's-going-home-early-traffic-jam and met Vic in Tropicana City Mall. We had heard about the pork burgers at Ninja Joe ages ago and decided it was the time to put it to the pork test.

I think the ninja character is really cute.

The burgers are tasty, but I wouldn't call them fantastic. It's a simple burger that has all the porky basics covered so that a pork lover will recognise and appreciate it. Not too pricey as well.

***** 

The Lawn @ KLCC

I rarely hangout in KLCC. Something about that place never makes me feel quite comfortable. Maybe there's simply too many people. Anyway, it was HomeDec weekend and so KLCC was the place to be. 

Must send Vic for camwhoring lessons.

Spaghetti Aglio Olio  

***** 

Restoran LYJ @ Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh  

It was time for a food adventure so the gang got together and almost traveled back in time to the small town of Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh where development seems to be taking place in slow motion. 

Restaurant LYJ is like some super famous makan place amongst local celebs and food experts. 

The place is packed with people! Come early to get seats or you ending up waiting for nearly 30 minutes like us! 

Rice with pork lard

Pork-dunno-what-but-tastes-superb

The portions were huge! And the price was pretty affordable as well. LYJ is well known for their 'poon choy' dish (basically, everything meat, seafood and vege are thrown together in a pot and cooked together), but we did not manage to try it out. Maybe next time!

Photo Updates

Went down to Melaka for a day trip to attend a funeral. So far, there seems to be a lot of funerals this year... I wonder why?

I love SATEY BABI.

To be Chinese is to pork.

Heavenly bites!

Our relative's place is the Portuguese Settlement and we took a short walk to the jetty there.

It totally feels as though we are in somewhere far and foreign...

*****
This is the first fish 'soup' dish I have ever ordered... and it was very good. Light and healthy. Can't remember the name, but it was at Rib Lees in Hartamas.


Grub at a friend's wedding in Courtyard Garden. It's a cosy romantic place to have a night reception. But of course, if you need to invite the whole village... this venue would not fit!

*****
What's a post without pictures of me? :D

Same angle. Day and night.

*****

A rare old school Hasselblad that the visiting Germans carried around.

*****Kar Yean told me about this seriously good udon joint in Taman Desa called Sanuki Udon and guess what? It IS seriously good.

If you like udon, want it authentic and fuss-free... here's the place for you to come. But be warned, seats are limited... so come at off-peak hours! Prices are also relatively wallet friendly.

I know this looks just like Kin Kin pan mee, but it is a whole different plate of noodles.

*****

Chef Vittorio's Creations

Spaghetti carbonara with bacon and Parmesan cheese. Yummy.

Roast chicken

Vic is pretty darn amazing in the kitchen. He can cook almost anything and he does it all without my help. Hehehehe. Oh sure, I help to polish off the food on the plates. But really, I don't give him enough credit for his kick-ass culinary skills. :)

Cosmo, the old dog looking cute after grooming.