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A Zit that Didn't Quit WARNING: Includes Pictures that are graphic in nature
Thursday, Apr 9, 2009 2:38PM / Standard Entry
About a month and a half ago, I got this growth on my face that I presumed was just any ordinary zit. And just like any usual one, I started to squeeze it...which turned out to be a Big No No. In fact, I even sported some Band Aids to cover it for various media engagements. You might have noticed one of them at the topless carwash I was involved with...
...and now you what was going on underneath. This bad boy had a mind of its own and just grew and grew until it pretty much owned my face...
After finally deciding to take some antibiotics, this runaway zit (aka~big ass boil) finally succumbed and slowly starting oozing out....
At last, I was able to get this huge hardened piece of dead white blood cells out of the crevice and what remained was a crater of a hole...
Crazy, huh? So the morale of the story is...Don't ever underestimate the size of your zit cuz it just might "boil" over and put a hole in your face! Also, do not squeeze these infections cuz you'll just make matters worse--I certainly learned it the "hard boiled" way!
Fortunately, my face has started to return somewhat to normal so I can almost recognize myself again to make an appearance in Malaysia for Taylor's University this month!
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Saving Breasts at Singapore's First Ever Topless Car Wash
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 9:16AM / Standard Entry
So how did Singapore's first topless car wash go down in the end for me? Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take any pictures myself. However, I was able to get my hands on a slew of shots thanks to Rick Lee Photography so here we go! After I arrived at the event held in the Dempsey Hill parking lot, I was starting to having some reservations about "doing my part" for charity in front of so many people. The water polo boys, Manhunt hunks, and 91.3 FM DJs were already all stripped down and scrubbing away. Soon thereafter, Rod Monteiro from 91.3 FM introduced me to the spectators and it was time to get me in the mix...
Even though you know going into one of these events that you plan to "go all the way" (or literally halfway), you still have last-minute reservations...
...But soon, the auction was on, and Rod was working the crowd with a starting bid of about ten Singapore dollars to get my shirt off our charity cause...
And as the bids starting getting higher and higher, my singlet felt lighter and lighter
Once the highest bid had topped over $500, my shirt and I were literally going over my head...
And once the highest bid reached one thousand Singapore dollars, it was time to take it off!
When Rod asked how I felt about getting sold off like a piece of meat for a thousand bucks, I told him that it's the least I can do in the fight against breast cancer...
Soon thereafter, it was time to get down n' dirty and wash some cars...
I took a quick break to take a picture with the person with the winning bid of $1,000, Mr. Chrissy Tan, and one of her friends...
She's actually a cancer patient in remission and said she wanted to support the foundation as she has a friend with breast cancer who is currently in intensive care. I think she had a good time washing me wash down her wheels...
After looking around and seeing the groups of guys washing together...
I figured it'd be a lot faster (and easier) if I joined them!
And there you have it...Singapore's first ever "Topless" car wash. I had a great time doing "my part" for charity and hope you enjoyed the pics too!
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Shooting for DA MAN
Sunday, Mar 8, 2009 5:50PM / Standard Entry
When my photographer/law professor friend David Tan asked me if I'd be willing to do a feature shoot for this men's fashion magazine called DA MAN, I knew I had to do it. With a publication name like that, I just knew I had to get in there...literally! It's been a while since I did any fashion spreads so it was nice to work on this one with someone I've known ever since my arrival in Singapore. Usually, these magazine editorials can take a long time, especially if you're a female who's got a lot of makeup and different hairstyles to fuss with. Even with eight different outfit changes, we were able to complete the entire shoot in about two and a half hours. So the next time you've got a photo shoot, I hope you've got a photographer who knows when to stop when he or she has got the shot. In the age of digital photography, a lot of people tend to go into "Overkill" mode with no need to change and develop film rolls anymore.
Here are some of the behind-the-scene shots...
Thanks again for a great shoot, David!
If you'd like to see some of his work, then surf on over to his website at:
http://www.davidtanphotography.com/
Next up, I made an appearance at a charity car wash for the Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation. However, this isn't your usual car wash with bikini-clad babes--It was Singapore's first "topless" one with 91.3 FM Radio DJs, the Singapore Water Polo boys, and the Manhunt hunks doing their part by getting auctioned off to rip off their shirts before they start scrubbing down and cleaning the cars.
With all these guys all auctioned off and flexing their muscles to wash car after car, the organizers from SET (Sony Entertainment Television) and AXN asked if I might be willing to get auctioned off for the honorable act of saving some breasts?
So...ya think I should do it??
Find Out Next Time!!
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Carl's Jr whips out Black Angus Beef...and Edison Chen
Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 9:38PM / Standard Entry
This past weekend, Carl's Jr hosted an event with Bang & Olufsen to introduce their new 100% Black Angus beef hamburger. It's probably not a big deal to all of you still living back in the States, but the sight of the Famous Star almost five years ago here in Singapore was literally mouthwatering. I was on lunch break from shooting a Chinese television drama serial with Michelle Chong and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the outlet in Marina Square. Sure enough, I went straight to order a Double Western Bacon cheesburger meal deal and even made Michelle order something from Carl's Jr too. I know she probably wasn't as psyched about the grub as much as me, but at least she was kind enough to give me face and shove a burger in hers! Enough of the nasty McDonald's and Burger King's, I've been a huge fan of Carl's Jr since junior high, and I used to put down three and sometimes four Western Bacon cheeseburgers in one sitting. It's been great to see them expanding out here to Southeast Asia, and I'm still impressed that the management remembers me being one of their many loyal patrons since expanding here to Singapore. With outlets already in Singapore and Malaysia, the management also announced plans to expand into China so watch out for your own Carl's Jr out there too!
The night was a really formal event where everyone really got dressed up to take a bite outta the new Black Angus beef hamburger. I think the organizers really wanted to slick out the entire event. With all the ladies looking stunning, I had a great time being the thorn amongst the roses...
Irene Ang had just returned from shooting a new season of Phua Chu Kang for the Malaysia market. Apparently, this is a Malaysia productions so the Singapore audience won't have a chance to see the new episodes unless you happen to be in Malaysia.
Li Lin's still in the midst of wrapping up her new show called Unexpected Access. I wonder what she was checking out in this shot with Rebecca Tan and our fellow AnD manager Ling...
Of course, this night was more than about the #4 American fast food restaurant chain (behind McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's) and high end Danish electronic products, it also marked Edison Chen's first public appearance back in Asia here in Singapore...
Along with the big wigs at Carl's Jr and Irene Ang, Edison Chen's arrival was met with a mad rush of reporters and paparrazi from Singapore, Hong Kong, and other parts of Asia.
Overall, the launch event seemed to be a huge success. With one of Carl's Jr's taglines being It's Gonna Get Messy, the B&O showroom seemed to stay remarkably clean with all of us wolfing down the new burgers!!
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Unexpected Access
Sunday, Feb 22, 2009 9:57PM / Standard Entry
I know it might be a little bit late, but I just wanted to give a plug out to this great new show called Unexpected Access premiering tonight here in Singapore. The premise is simply going to check out places you normally aren't allowed access such as a mortuary, abattoir (slaughterhouse), and plastic surgery operating theater.
Don't worry...the program most likely won't be too nasty or disgusting because it got a PG (Parental Guidance suggested) rating. However, you know it should be pretty good cuz the host is Wong Li Lin.
Actually, I've been trying to recruit her to join AnD too, but she claims she's just got too much on her plate at the moment. Oh well...in the meantime, you can check out her personal blogsite at: http://www.wonglilin.blogspot.com
I've attached a recent news article about the new show below...and it's just about to start so I'm outta here! Catch ya later!!
Nothing's off-limits for Wong Lilin
By May Seah, TODAY | Posted: 20 February 2009 1305 hrs
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Wong Lilin in an abbatoir
SINGAPORE : When MediaCorp TV Channel 5 embarked on a programme that would give viewers access to the inner workings of practices shrouded in mystery or controversy, they knew there was only one woman for the job.
Faster than a speeding waistband and braver than a bunch of BMT recruits, she was Wong Lilin.
In the new series "Unexpected Access", Lilin explores usually off-limits places such as a mortuary, an abattoir, and a plastic surgery operating theatre. Not exactly a day at the spa.
"In general I was very happy to take on this project because... I just like to find out about things. I like to know how things work. And that's always been the way I operate, I think, since primary school."
For the first episode, the Fly Entertainment artiste witnessed the embalming of bodies. "I'm cool with it," Lilin told TODYAY "For me, no topic's taboo. Nothing fazes me. I've seen a lot because I've had a pretty colourful life in general. I've seen dead bodies from a very young age."
The most unsettling thing about the mortuary experience wasn't being in close proximity to a corpse. "Fortunately for me, the first few corpses were the elderly - I didn't have to deal with facing somebody my age or younger."
Rather, it was the smell. "Formaldehyde is a very strong chemical. It makes your eyes water. The smell of blood is very strong, too. One of the pallbearers said to me, 'I've never seen any girl go in there. You can really stomach this.' I guess I do have a strong stomach, but it did shake me a little."
The 34-year-old mother of two might have a strong stomach, but working at the abattoir made her lose her appetite - just a little. "I had to jump onto a tugboat full of pigs and I had s**t and pee all over me," she said. "I grew up in a squatter neighbourhood and we used to have to do our business outside and then you'll see a big tub of poo. Not a big deal. It was difficult witnessing the pig dying in front of me, though, 'cos it's a life."
While you too might need a strong stomach to watch this show, Lilin insists that the PG-rated "Unexpected Access" will not only entertain, but also inform. "It's not sensationalising - it's just showcasing what happens. Obviously this might pique the interest of the viewer because it's got blood and gore. But it also provides an overview of the services these people offer."
Lilin learned a few things at the abattoir, too. "Sometimes we over-consume because it's so convenient for us to buy meat. But if I had to raise my own pig and slaughter it, I would be much more respectful about my role in it. It comes back to your place in life."
Catch Unexpected Access airs Sunday, February 22, at 10pm on MediaCorp TV Channel 5.
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