“Every Year, you should have a new Position”

To become a distinguished worker, you have to understand that excellence starts with you and it begins from within. To become an excellent manager, you have to think outside the box and lead the team to charge forward towards a goal.” – Datuk Stella Chin

Sounds challenging but after attending the book launch of Datuk Stella Chin, it got me thinking about my current role, am I doing enough? Am I stuck in a comfort zone? Well to be honest, I've been stuck for the past 4 years, doing repetitive work, sticking to my comfort zone and afraid to pass the line I should have done ages ago.

Anyway long story short I took a leap and now I'm finally in a different position but without a mentor, it can be difficult at times and I'm glad that I've bumped into this book that educates me with the necessary resources which allow me to aim for the better.

The Art of Position by Datuk Stella Chin is a good read for me, it aims to offer useful and understandable information that can be applied to improve yourself, which is perfect for junior and mid-level administrative and managerial staff. It doesn't matter if you're from a business or non-business background, as long as your work involves organizational operations, this book will benefit and give great improvement from the knowledge shared by Datuk Stella Chin.

For over 25 years of international marketing and business management experiences, Datuk Stella Chin is proficient in personnel, resources and operational management. She has achieved a balanced life of excellence and happiness, and she is sharing her secrets with the world.

If you're wondering why she wrote about position, it all started from the Chinese character for the word Position is written as 位, a combination of Human (人) and Stand (立). This character blend can be interpreted as a “stand that dominates a person’s action”.

In a team, everyone has their own position. If you want to be in a better position, you have to work harder; if you want to change your position, you have to change your mindset; and if you want to be in a better position next year, you have to start investing in yourself now. Your ambition has to be supported with new skills, improvements and talents.

The Art Of Position will be a guide for us on our journey through the world of business. It is available in English and Mandarin for RM55 at leading bookstores. 

Did you know 3rd November is World Sandwich Day? Sandwiches are my ultimate grab and go food but what you put inside makes a big difference!

In celebration of this wonderful day, DKSH has teamed up SKIPPY® PEANUT BUTTER and DIY Bites Studio for a Gourmet Sandwich Making Workshop featuring Chef Leah Choy. We learned how to transform an everyday sandwich into a gourmet dish by incorporating the delicious and smooth taste of SKIPPY® peanut butter.

“Sandwiches are a staple in any household or restaurant today. This versatile, on-the-go and easy-to-make food can be a balanced meal because it can include meat, vegetables, dairy products and sometimes even fruits. We share Skippy’s passion in inspiring people and are happy to celebrate this occasion with their iconic peanut butter brand,” explained Chua Chong Hoon, Vice President, FMCG, DKSH Malaysia.

SKIPPY® Peanut Butter is available at major supermarkets go grab your own peanut butter and indulge in the richness of it. 

Luggage with personality is always more fun right? Meet my new travel buddy from the Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series and this is not it, there's an entire range that is begging to be taken everywhere this holiday!

Guardian Malaysia recently collaborated with Tokidoki and they've just unveild the Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series it consists a tote bag, backpack and a 20 inch luggage you'll never have to sturggle during your holiday.

The tote bag has plenty of room, the roomy compartment allows the tote to be easily packed and organized for your personal travel accessories, the cute backpack is spacious with enough space for a long weekend, but it’s still compact enough for the most minimalist traveler and my favorite of all the 20 inch luggage that's ultra chic, it's a beautiful choice for any kind of adventre.

Tokidoki is a brand that has achieved a global cult-like following with its colourful, eye-catching, larger-than-life characters and art-form created and designed by co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Simone Legno. Simone Legno created the art on 3 limited edition travel bags which we call the Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series. 

If you look carefully, you will see that the designs are incorporated with health and beauty item elements with the tokidoki characters. You can see some items, for example, like lipstick and nail polish which you can buy at Guardian and you will also see an Orange Store included which represents Guardian stores.

The Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series are limited edition, it will be available starting 31st October until 31st December 2019, containing a Tote Bag, Backpack and a 20 inch Luggage, so hurry up and grab it while it last because purchases are on a first-come, first, served basis.

Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series

#1 Tote Bag RM80 (Purchase with purchase) RSP* RM280

#2 Backpack RM100 (Purchase with purchase) RSP* RM440

#3 Luggage RM170 (Purchase with purchase) RSP* RM600

To qualify to buy these travel bags at these discounted prices, Guardian customers only need to spend RM30 and above with participating brands in a single receipt or RM50 and above without participating brands in a single receipt.

The use of Stem Cell has expanded over the years, I was glad to be part of the Ruby-Cell hair treatment workshop organized by PEEKABOO Hair Salon TTDI on their 21st Anniversary. The head of PEEKABOO, Joe Low, collaborated with commercial stem cell products company, Aphrozone Co. Ltd (Aphrozone) of Korea, they specialize in using stem-cell cosmetics with growth factors.

Hair loss is one of the most frustrating problems that we have to deal with in life, having seen many of their customers facing this problem, PEEKABOO Hair Salon decided to explore and discover solutions that could help those who are experiencing, they recently introduced Ruby-Cell Stem Cell Hair Growth Treatment that can prevent hair loss and stimulate new hair growth.

Ruby-Cell is formulated with AAPE (Advanced Adipose Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract) and other high-performance proteins that can be used by people of all ages. The serum particles are a nano-size (the size of one hair divided 10,000 times) thus, it is easily absorbed into your body.

Unlike traditional hair transplants, it doesn't increase hair numbers in the scalp but Ruby-Cell Stem Cell Hair Growth Treatment uses stem cells to maintain and repair tissues. Stem cells are unique in that they have the potential to develop into many different types of cells making it a great option for those who suffer from hair loss.

Hi mummies how's everyone doing? It's been a while since I even had time to step into the kitchen, this new job of mine I've taken up really took away a lot of my time so to make the days when you’re super busy a little easier, you probably don’t want to cook let alone clean so many dishes and pans, another thing that puts me off cooking is the preparation but I'm lucky enough to find a solution to this with the new Prego Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce, this versatile sauce goes well with anything, here's a dish I whip up, its quick, cheap, easy and downright tasty and it has become a family favorite in no time!

Prego recently came out with a new flavor - Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce, to offer mums the opportunity experiment as it is extremely versatile and offers endless possibilities. This will give mummies a chance to fulfill their desires to experiment with western flavors and delight their loved ones with various Prego-based dishes.

So without further ado, here’s my version of Mac & Cheese. You probably have all of the ingredients to make this mac and cheese recipe in your kitchen right now. I know it's supposed to be simple but having a dish with veggies, protein, carbohydrates is a winner in my book! So I've made a little effort to chop up some white button mushrooms and yellow peppers or you can choose any ingredients of your choice.

#1 First, place a large pot of water on the stove and bring to boil for your spaghetti

#2 Next heat up olive oil to medium heat in your saucepan, add in the white button mushrooms and yellow peppers and stir fry until it's golden brown 

#3 Add a pinch of salt and now it's ready to pop in the can of Prego Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce, adjust the consistency with water and once it's done add in the drained spaghetti.

If you’re looking for fun and easy dinner recipes your kids will love, this fun dish is easy to assemble and makes for a hearty meal for a family. Miya was very fond of it and requested for more and personally, I love it as well the Prego Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce is rich, creamy and cheesy which is easily loved by the whole family.

Prego Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce provides a whole new palate of taste to the family's home-cooked meal. It is available at all major hypermarkets and supermarkets throughout the country and reasonably price at RM6.49 per can.

Luckin Kopi is an all dining cafe located in Petaling Stree, it gives you a nostalgic cozy feeling as you enter, it's like we've traveled back in time for a homely meal. While you're here for the food do not forget to drop by a superb Instagram worth spot 鬼仔巷 Kwai Chai Hong which is accessible from the cafe's back door.

This modern Kopitiam themed, two-story café comes with a beautiful interior inspired by nature and it is filled with rustic touches, there's also a large air well opening in the middle filled with wild flowers, plants and a beautiful aquarium which makes it quite a spot for photos. A florist will also be opening up on the 2nd floor and I can't wait to visit again when it's running.

Luckin Kopi menu is a mixture of local cuisines such as good old Kaya Butter Toast, Nasi Lemak, Mee Siam and Western cuisine with a twist like Petai Pasta, Salted Egg Chicken Chop, Cheesy Chicken Fried and many more. Ohh if you're a coffee lover, don't forget to order their signature Luckin Kopi Kaw, this traditional old school coffee is more aromatic than your usual gourmet ones and it gives you the extra kick!

Luckin Toast RM12.90

A staple breakfast I enjoy is Hainan toast serve with half-boiled eggs and a cup of coffee, sounds simple but it's simply the best! Luckin Kopi serves its Toast with four different dipping - kaya, butter, peanut butter, and Nutella.

Chee Cheong Fun RM5

Simple and yet so good, soft, chewy rice rolls with sweet gravy, a hint of chili sauce and sesame seeds is just the way I like it.

Nasi Lemak / Indo Mee RM5.90

This Nasi Lemak and Mee Siam have gone beyond my expectations all because of its Sambal, it's spicy enough for my liking and it brings everything together.

Hainanese Chicken Chop RM16.90

The chicken chop was juicy, tender and chewy paired with a very light seasoning of Hainanese sauce.

Geng Chow Chicken Buns RM12.90

I was just in love with these hot fluffy buns filled with chicken fillet. You can also opt for Geng Chow Buns with Sambal Petai or Rendang.

Salted Egg Chicken Rice RM11.90

Runny egg over a warm bowl of rice topped with thick salted egg sauce chicken cutlets makes a simple delicious meal.

Cheesy Chicken & Fries RM26.90

I'm a big fan of cheese and if you are one do order this sinfully delicious, expect fried chicken with fries covered with a generous amount of cheese!

Petai Pasta RM20.90

Another dish I highly recommend, once again the highlight of this dish was awesome, spicy sambal petai with chicken cutlets and pasta what's not to love about this right?

The first time here and I'm satisfied with Luckin Kopi, it has a nice ambiance and decor. Most importantly was the delicious food that does most of the talking.

Luckin Kopi

14, Jalan Panggong, City Centre, 50000 Wilayah Persekutuan, KL.

Operating Hours: Daily 7am to 9pm

luckinkopi.com

The salon has this sweet pink interior that gives you an elegant and deluxe vibe. The moment I entered I was greeted warmly by their team, after registration I was brought into the consultation room for a one-on-one skin analysis with their highly trained therapist who examined my skin with a device, that enabled me to see details of my skin which I would not have been able to with my naked eyes.

After the analysis the therapist recommended me to go for their Roszen Aqua Peel Detox Therapy to boost my skin hydration since dry skin was one of my main concerns.

What is Roszen Aqua Peel Detox Therapy?

This therapy is basically a detox for your skin. It cleanses the skin deeply and dislodges dead skin cells using the Angel Light Skin Scrubber following with extraction, offline skin mask, activators (serum) masking, and it ends with a soothing head and shoulder massage.

This thorough process provides optimum hydration to our skin and improves blood circulation in your face to give it a dewy glow.

The Roszen Aqua Peel Detox Therapy facial took around an hour, it was really comfortable and relaxing, end results? It gave my skin an instant glow that lasted for a week. My therapist was really patient and gentle especially during the extraction part and checked with me during the session if everything was to my liking. 

Thank you Roszen Beauty for giving me such a wonderful experience at your salon, Roszen Aqua Peel Detox Therapy was truly unique, to those of you who are looking for a facial salon that can promise you better skin and relaxing facial experience, book yourself a slot at Roszen Beauty.