My eyes!

I have been interested in Lasik for a very long time but did not have the guts to try it out as the technology was still new and I didn't know anybody who had done it before. However, after 10 years of wearing spectacles and 8 years of contact lens, I decided to go ahead and check out the option of 'lasering' my eyes. Was looking forward to getting rid of my spectacles and contact lens! :)

I asked around and my friend recommended Optimax to me; they had a good track record and the newest technology in town. I checked them out and liked what I saw so I went for the first checkup. They patiently explained all the options to me and gave good advice, so I decided to go ahead and take the plunge!

They arranged a follow up checkup 2 weeks later. It went well and I agreed to have the procedure for Standard Intralase done 1 week later.

I had the procedure done in the TTDI branch. Everyone was very professional and service was good as well. The doctor explained what was going to happen and what I should and should not do during the procedure - that was really helpful as I knew exactly what to do and the main thing was not to panic! :) Everything was over in just 30 minutes and I could go home to recuperate.

To my delight, I could actually see properly the very next day! It was great and I've never looked back since that day. I had a slight dry eye problem and Optimax looked after me for 6 months with no additional cost.

I did the procedure in July 2008 and it's been almost 3 years since that fateful day. I've never experienced any vision problems and all my yearly checkups with Optimax have gone well. I love my freedom and the fact that I don't need to depend on any instruments to aid my vision. Having perfect vision makes such a big difference in my life - travelling is now a breeze and I can go snorkelling without the fear of losing my contact lens in the deep blue sea!

The moment I will remember forever is seeing my daughter clearly for the very first time when she was born (can you imagine wearing contact lens or spectacles during labour?!). I am grateful to Optimax for giving me this opportunity to really enjoy little moments such as these. Here's to many more years of giving vision back to the people!

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Going Home

It's 27th July 2007 and I will be going home tomorrow! Waiting 3 whole weeks for this day to come and it's finally here :D Super happy today.

Looking forward to a good dinner tonight with good company as well, we're planning to exchange ghost stories! *shiver shiver* and to think that African Dream is just next to the cemetery *eeks*

Mango Lolo

Had this Mango Lolo in Subang Jaya SS15. Look at the succulent longans on the top with freshly cut slices of tangy mango. Yumzz.

African Dream

It's 4pm now in Congo and I'm in African Dream the 'motel'. At least there's internet here! *yawwnnn* 3 more weeks of wonderful Africa before I can go home *sigh*

Aren't these gorgeous?

Wedding Day

Wonderful experiences, wonderful people, wonderful event, wonderful photographers, wonderful photos

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PS. I Love You

Photo courtesy of Amazon.com

Ever thought about going through and living life after losing someone near and dear to your heart? Ever wondered about how to survive each day without having your loved one by your side, without hearing his/her words and without his/her comforting presence? We often take our loved ones for granted, always assuming that they will be there all the time. We see them everyday until we don't really 'see' them anymore, we complain they nag us and restrict us; but we never stop to think - 'What would I do without this person in my life?'

Ps. I Love You by Cecilia Ahern tells us of a story of a young woman who lost her husband; the man she has been with every day of her life for the past 15 years. It tells us of her struggle to continue living her life without her soulmate by her side, sharing her every thought and dreams. It also tells us of how she learns to live her life for herself, not for the ghost of her husband and how to appreciate and treasure each memory they had together while not being afraid to make some more.

It is wonderful indeed how the author has managed to convey emotions through her words - happy, exciting, sad, heart-wrenching. The tale sweeps you off your feet and you find yourself crying and laughing together with Holly as she slowly finds her way and learns how to live again in the first year after her husband's passing. An eye-opener and a joy to read; it is a change from romantic, sappy love stories and shows you a new perspective on life.

Interesting

Was at a restaurant yesterday and this is what I saw on the menu:
Weird isn't it...

Dinner @ Bumbu Bali

We visited Bumbu Bali last Tuesday on our way back from work. There were lots of reviews of this place online so we thought to give it a try and see for ourselves.

This is the drink we ordered - it was honeydew + mint + honey. Quite a nice combination at first, but somehow after awhile it began to taste like cough or flu syrup to me. Hehehe, maybe it was the mint!

This was the grilled dory fish with yummy garlic mashed potatoes.. yumm.. it was grilled to perfection and the marination was excellent indeed.

I think this is one of the specials and a crowd favourite - Nasi Campur Bali. There were lots of things - fish, squids, but our favourite was the beef rendang. It was sooo tender and tasted absolutely heavenly! The kangkung belacan was pretty good too. See the 'satay' on the serai (lemongrass)? That was pretty good too as you could taste the flavour of the serai stick in the seafood satay. Yummm..

Overall I would say the place has a pretty good ambience. Unfortunately, upstairs was closed so we couldn't go there - apparently it's much more romantic up there. Hehehe. Overall, it was a pretty good dining experience.