“我感觉有pimple要pop出来我就用，果然pimple就不出来了！”

That’s what my Mum told me after she tried the LMS Spotlights. I equipped her with the range of LMS Spotlights – 24, 8 and 3, few weeks ago, and she’s been using it every night before she sleeps. Though the recommended usage is to do it three times a day, Mum said she don’t have time to use so many times. She does carry the LMS 8 in her bag wherever she goes. I can picture her using it in the car while my Dad drives them back from work. Beep beep beep beep… for one minute.

That’s what I told myself three years back when I decided to stop thinking about being my own boss and just get it going! There never was a dull moment during this journey and I cannot see myself working for others in the near future. Its like eating your favorite chips, once you start munching, you just don’t want to stop.

I’m sure, everyone at some point in life will have thought of starting on its own before. Ideas are limitless and if only resources are so too. When one starts to ponder further into the business idea, the risk, the amount of time needed, the rental, the seed money to get it going and all other elements fill your mind, and one ends up continue living life as it is. Business idea left on the shelf and never touched.

If you are like that, here’s your chance to find that idea book, blow away the dust and get working on it! Your chance is here to win the Ultimate Start-Up Space located along Boon Tat Street, a nice place to get your business started. Best part? It’s free for a year plus you’ll receive funding support and training by experts to guide you through the journey. $20,000 isn’t going to be enough for a business to get going? Well, get all your friends, families, supporters to help! Martell will have the platform for the finalists to crowdsource for more funds to kick start the business. You’ll never know how much the ultimate seed fund is going to be!

As I’m typing this, my mind’s filled with so many possibilities already! I’m going to try my luck in this for sure! Join me and the many more dreamers in this journey to win our chance to own and kick off our business idea at The Ultimate Start-Up Space!

More details can be found on their website.

Its time for Giveaway at Claudia.sg!

This time, I’m giving away one brand new unopened (means unassembled) Gakkenflex Camera to one lucky winner! I had my hands to assemble one some time back and the first and only roll till date turned out rather disappointing. But still its a very cool camera to assemble and shoot with!

To make this more fun, I’m adding a little tasks this time round to the giveaway. Instead of submitting your details to me and me picking a winner, you’ll have to show my readers and me a creative shot taken by you. It can be on instagram, flickr, twitter, facebook or any photo sharing sites.

Got the drill?

Not let’s see some pretty pictures!

On Monday, 3.14, I attended my first “public appearance” for 2011 at TANGS Orchard. The memories from Blogathon flashed back when I stepped onto stage. Almost felt there’s something about me and TANGS that got me back again. Perhaps its a sign? Hmm…

This time, I was invited by Shiseido to share about my whitening journey with White Lucent with guests at White Day 3.14.

From now till 20 March (Sun) at TANGS Orchard
Receive a Business Class Set with every $160 nett spent. Two sets for you to pick, the White Lucent Set or the Revital White Set.

PLUS! You’ll receive an exclusive White Day Limited Edition Chocolavion treat from Shiseido Parlour in Japan when you top-up your spending to $180 nett. This is available in limited quantities!

I know I’ve tweeted a plenty about this but I cannot help but post about it too! This video deserves to be shared!

The crew behind Rediscover Singapore spent time brainstorming and conceptualising this video. And with their tight schedule, still able to produce one that touches hearts of Singaporean. Its not about winning the highest votes (a little hard since those who submitted earlier gets more time to rally for daily votes) nor winning the most creative video award.

Its really about sharing the things and reasons why we call this Home.

If you like this video, please help vote for it on thisishome.sg. You can vote everyday! 20 days to go before the contest closes. So go watch and vote if you can relate to it.

Celebrated interior designer Kelly Hoppen shares her professional expertise for creative ideas to transform your home into a reflection of your individual style. This roomby-room masterclass covers the key principles for each space and troubleshoots common physical constraints. It
includes concise, lively text with practical information.

Kelly Hoppen: Ideas taps into this world-renowned designer’s exceptional talent and professional experience. It’s a source of inspiration and advice for anyone undertaking home design or redecoration, whatever the scale or budget.

Personally my take on the book can be summarized in one sentence…
Bold and beautiful designs that may not fit the medium income family budget yet filled with tips and guides that are useful for everyone designing their own home.

Head down to Page One to check this book out if you’re planning your new home, you’ll never know what inspirations will come your way.

Surprise surprise! Never have you imagined Claudia the Panda will be sharing about beauty in this blog right? I did write some pieces before but this time, I think I’m pretty serious about it. When Shiseido contacted me, I couldn’t resists but to accept. My mum used to love Shiseido products and she’d been telling me how good they are. But being the panda me, my face is like the least I spend time on, except for the daily routines and the facial package which I rarely use these days.

2011 is such an exciting year ahead for me, I’m beginning to pay more attention to my skin and body. So this opportunity came in the right time. I would like for you to join me on my journey towards clearer and brighter skin…

To help kick start my whitening journey, the above were what I got in my personal “starter pack” with compliment from Shiseido.