My review on perfume Prada Paradoxe Intense

This is taken on the noon of 11 May 2024. Where I received my precious perfume Prada Paradoxe Intense. 

It smells heavenly sweet and refreshing upon first spray. For me personally, it is suitable to be used in the hot humid Malaysian weather. 

What I love is the smell is different and unique. Since I am able to smell Black Opium worn by others during my trip in Larkin Sentral and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) last 4 and 5 May 2024.

I have been checking on the reviews on this perfume ever since sniff on it last 4 May 2024 at perfume counter. Since there is perfume Prada Paradoxe and Prada Paradoxe Intense. I do ask to sniff perfume Cloud that is available at the counter. The sales person asked me back if I want to. As it smells like bubble gum to her. It does makes me think again. As I love gourmand sweet perfume. But more towards cookies sweetness. I myself need to remember my preference. She does suggest me perfume Eau Rose from Dyptique. Despite it smells refreshing rose scent, I know I can only wear such perfume once in a while. As it is not my preference. Have experience such with perfume Chloe EDP.

Update on 12 May 2024: 

I think I can recall the initial spray of perfume remind me to Carrie Junior talcum in Groovy Grapeberry.

For me, it is worth money spend for me mentally and emotionally. Need to be able to smell good during the week before of the day of the month.

Until then, have fun enjoying good perfume that perks up your mood.

Using my large hair clip to keep my shawl neatly in place

This is taken on the morning of 2 October 2023. Where I used my large hair clip to keep my shawl neatly in place. This is because the magnet that I used last time already shattered when it fell down to the floor in my friend house last 23 May 2023. So lesson learn well.

So far, it is light and able to secure my shawl neatly in place. Without even tugging it. I have long stop to use pin on my shawl. As too many experiences with dull needle. Which ends with pulled fabric threads and normally damage too much on satin shawl.

Until then, have fun in using good hair clip to secure your used shawl💪.

Barber scissors for my hair trimming

This is taken on 8 May 2024. Where I managed to buy replacement to my barber scissors. 

The look of the newly bought barber scissors. 

Similar set of 3 pieces barber scissors that I bought last time. Which I am unable to find the middle item just this month.

Me being frugal, prefer to self trim my hair. Which I use the cutted hair as ingredient for other experiment later.

The new barber scissors was good. I am able to trim my chest length hair to shoulder length. Makes my head feel a lot lighter. 

Until then, be safe while self trim your hair.

My pretty and fragrant kesidang flowers

This is taken on the evening of 27 May 2024. Where I managed to remember to check on my 2 cluster kesidang flower buds. 

The look of harvested 12 unit of kesidang flowers. 7 from the front cluster. While 5 more from further back cluster. 

The look of the front cluster of kesidang flowers. 

The look of the further back cluster of kesidang flowers. 

I put it in my pouch to be the freshener to my room.

Pictures taken using Samsung Galaxy A34 phone. While light from Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 phone. 

From my notes, I have put this kesidang flower plant in my list ever since 2017. Well at least by 2024 (after almost 7 years), I have the fragrant kesidang flowers to keep my room fragrant.

My other list of aimed plants.

I am firm believer of making a list. Which makes me able to know and track my progress. Similar concept with research work. Do the outline, project schedule with milestones. So now I am already at stage output of my research and experiment works.

Until then, have fun in enjoying good fragrant from your harvested kesidang flowers. 

The look of my red cherry Barbados fruit

This is taken on the noon of 26 May 2024. Where I noticed the red cherry Barbados fruit after feed Furball. Before get ready to leave the house.

The look of red cherry Barbados fruit in between the pink rose flowers.

The look of cherry Barbados fruit while still hanging on its tree.

I do forget to weigh the cherry Barbados fruit. My friend said it taste similar to belimbing buluh. Just slightly sweeter and not sour at all. Maybe because this time, it is in red colour. Unlike last time I harvest while it is still in orange colour.

Until then, have fun in harvesting your planted cherry Barbados fruit. 

New short knife for cooking assist

This is taken on the morning of 10 May 2024. Where I remember to unpacked the ordered short knife that arrived the day before.

Going to use it to assist my cooking process later. Just nice size of 12 cm diameter. Should have better grip and maneuver compared in using Chinese knife. 

Update on night 25 May 2024:

I am able to use the handle to flatten lemongrass (serai) stalk. To make my lemongrass drink to sooth my parched throat. It is really helpful when in rush. And when want to reduce amount of to wash tools.

Until then, have fun in using short knife to assist you in cooking.

Replant serai wangi (citronella) plant

This is taken on the evening of 22 May 2024. Where we managed to replant serai wangi (citronella) plant.

Picture before replanting process. 

The video of replanting process.

The video link in YouTube https://youtu.be/jOZ-yC3ta2k?si=r49LoJfcuDUgjIju .

Until then, have fun in replanting serai wangi (citronella) plant.

The look of first flowers to my mango tree after heavy pruning

This is taken on the evening of 7 May 2024. Where I noticed 2 stalks of flower buds on 1 end to my Harum Manis mango tree. This is first flower buds after heavy pruning last February 2024 [1].

Maybe after I put fish bone meal last 3 May 2024. As it is the one differential from usual fertilizer I put on weekly basis.

I am really grateful seeing the flower buds. Regardless this year it started to bear flowers May 2024. Better late than never. Hope I am able to get better harvest this year. The target is to be able to devour the ripe mango from August or September 2024 onwards. Since my last harvest is 18 January 2024 [3].

Until then, have fun in taking progress pictures of your planted mango tree.

References:

[1] Heavy pruning of my Harum Manis mango tree last 28 February 2024 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2024/03/pruning-branches-to-my-mango-tree.html

[2] My Harum Manis mango tree starts bearing flower on 3 April 2023 for year 2023 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2023/04/pretty-look-of-blooming-flower-to-my.html

[3] My last harvest of Harum Manis mango fruits 18 January 2024 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-nice-looking-inside-flesh-to-my.html

My light make up for attending seminar

This is taken on the morning of 8 May 2024. Where I managed to remember to take selfie picture before arrived at the seminar venue.

I put on light make up. I put on sunscreen first. Concealer for under eyes. Next I powder all over face. Do my eyebrows. Then put light eyeliner. Highlight on the corner of my eyes. Blusher on cheeks. Finally orange lip tint. I set it up with my self-made setting spray. 

Quite a nice outcome. Despite I do not remember to scrub or put on mask early morning to prep clean my face.

Until then, have fun in putting on light make up while attending a seminar.

My review on Baseus Bowie WM02 Bluetooth earphone

This is taken on the noon of 30 November 2023. Where it took me 1.5 hour to fully charged the case with the earphone inside after receive it last 27 November 2023. 

The look of ripe banana fruits given by a friend

This is taken on the morning of 7 May 2024. Where I manage to take pictures of the ripe banana fruits given by a friend last 1 May 2024 [1]. It is the last or most most bottom bunch/comb (sisir/sikat) from the whole stalk (tandan) banana fruits.

The look of one banana fruit that already turned brown. This is 61 gm from total weight 141.6 gm.

As per today, the uploaded video of the harvest process get 10 K views in YouTube [2].

The banana fruit taste slightly sour. For me personally, I still prefer the sweet taste of my pisang lemak manis (banana) fruit. It is up to individual preferences. 

Until then, have fun in enjoying organic banana fruits.

References:

[1] The consultation service for hands-on guide in first time harvest banana fruits https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2024/05/helping-out-friend-to-harvest-banana.html

[2] Video of the harvest process last 1 May 2024 https://youtube.com/shorts/gm-3Oqy0KW0?si=QPScpW6o7SaQpb6E

Water from 2 unit kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits

This is taken on the evening of 3 May 2024. Where I managed to cut open 2 unit kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits.

Did not have time to weigh the water. But can do it later. Since I am using this container to put in water from the cutted kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits.

For me it is a good energy drink.

Until then, have fun in enjoying water from your harvested kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits.

Making cocoa butter nourishing cream

This is taken on the morning of 16 May 2024. Where I managed to prepare order of cocoa butter nourishing cream. My customer wanted to bring for her pilgrimage (Haji).

The look of melted main ingredient, cocoa butter.

The packed cocoa butter nourishing cream.

Labeling process. This portable label printer does comes in handy. Worth investing for it.

I add red sticker to differentiate hot cream with cocoa butter nourishing cream. As I do notice coloured visual aid helps faster when in rush. 

The look of delivered package. Where I add 1 hook for bag. Which to be used in public toilet later when needed.

Actually I have planned to deliver this package on 17 May 2024. Then suddenly customer asked if it can be delivered on 16 May 2024 evening. As her son attending event in Taman Universiti and I can just passed to him. So I end up making it since early morning of 16 May 2024. It is not easy. As I do all by myself. Where Furball is not helping at all. Regardless, I successfully delivered it on time. Despite all the glitch and hiccups. 

Until then, have fun in making your own cocoa butter nourishing cream.

My matcha drink in early morning

This is taken on the morning of 10 May 2024. Where I have successfully found the best ratio of matcha drink up to my taste.

I add 25 gm matcha premix. Then add 3 gm brown sugar. Add 10 gm chia seeds. Lastly add 199.6 ml hot boiled water.

The look of well stirred matcha drink of mine.

One of my girlfriend asked me if it taste good. As she cannot take even matcha cake. Well, I am venturing more healthier option. Where most is quite bland. Need to be creative to satisfy my own taste buds.

I do drink coffee around 10 am before go into gardening plot to do work.

Then I drink matcha drink 3 pm.

So far, I am able to function well. Able to focus better. Still in self experimental stage.

Until then, have fun in experimental good self-made matcha drink.

The look of pandan leaves extract

This is taken on the morning of 15 May 2024. Where I managed to make experiment in getting extract from pandan leaves.

I am using 7 pandan leaves (35.8 gm). Where I only able to extract 5.8 ml. Basically I only get 16.2% output only.

Regardless, the waste is dry and finely grated. I  am going to use the waste for room freshener.

For the extract, I do put muslin cloth on top of the used strainer. In order to strain well the extracted liquid. Can see a lot of residue left on the right most in the picture.

I do was and wipe clean the pandan leaves before extraction process. In order to ensure no other unwanted insects or soil or dust stick on the pandan leaves. As this extract is also intended to be used for cooking. It is a tedious process, but worth it for me.

Until then, have fun in getting pandan extract from pandan leaves. 

My herbal drink for the day of the month

This is taken on the morning of 14 May 2024. Where I managed to harvest lemongrass, spearmint and pink rose flower.

The look of the herbal drink.

The look of harvested lemongrass stalk.

The look of the flattened lemongrass stalk.

The look of another 2 ingredients that is pink rose flower and 3 unit spearmint leaves.

All ingredients is planted outside lab area.

Until then, have fun in drinking herbal drink from the one you have self grown.

Testing fish bone meal fertilizer to my plants

This is taken on the evening of 3 May 2024. Where I am experimenting in applying fosh bone meal to my plants at home.

This fish bone meal was gifted to me by one of my gardening friend. She give it away as she is moving out of state. I am grateful blessed with this gift. Hopefully my plants will able to prosper more after this.

I did check and get some readings in ratio to use this fish bone meal fertilizer. I have long wanted to try this fish bone meal. But have no time to spare to make one.

Until then, be safe while using fish bone meal fertilizer to your plants.

Putting compost fertilizer on the base on banana trees

This is taken on the morning of 3 May 2024. Where I managed to put compost fertilizer on the base of this banana trees. This banana trees planted in the gardening plot.

The look of compost fertilizer before application process.

The look of compost fertilizer after application process. 

This type of self-made compost fertilizer is high on nitrogen and phosphorus. 

Until then, have fun in using your self-made compost fertilizer. 

My simple breakfast of rolled oats with few condiments

This is taken on the morning of 4 May 2024. Where I was having an early morning chores. 

I put 41.6 gm rolled oats with 4.6 gm chia seeds. Then I add hot boiled water just enough to let all ingredients submerged. 

This is after I leave the mixture of rolled oats and chia seeds for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Which I started off my morning with an Americano drink with added chia seeds. After doing half of the chores. Then I add around 5 unit pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits. It taste just nice. The sweetness from 5 unit pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits sufficient enough for this bowl of food.

I only feel hungry after 3 hours and 30 minutes. Which I then proceed with light lunch. Quite a good experiment for me.

Until then, have fun in enjoying rolled oats with organic 5 unit pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits.

Flowers to my arabica coffee tree

This is taken on the morning of 3 May 2024. My partner notice flower buds on the planted arabica coffee tree planted in the gardening plot. After planted it last April 2021 with minimal care.

Still a lot to learn for its care. As other friends already enjoy coffee drink from their harvest last December 2023.

Now need to learn how to process the ripe coffee fruits. Until able to make coffee drink from own coffee beans.

Until then, have fun taking progress picture of your planted coffee tree.

Collecting water from spoiled coconut fruit

This is taken on the evening of 2 May 2024. Where 1 from 2 kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits that I bring to the lab spoiled. Since I am the person that fully utilizing the harvest, I decided to collect the water from it.

I poked 1 hole from 3 on top of the coconut fruit using the back part of spoon. I get almost 750 ml of water from it.

I then add brown sugar and keep the water inside 1.5 liter bottle. To be used as effective microorganism (EM) later.

Until then, have fun in collecting water from spoiled kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit.

Drinking match drink for my caffeine boost

This is taken on the morning of 9 May 2024. Where it is second day of me consuming matcha drink. This time I remember to add chia seeds.

The look of the matcha drink before I stir it well.

The look of chia seeds inside my matcha drink.

I put 10.1 gm chia seeds with 25.3 gm matcha premix. Which then I add 208.3 ml hot boiled water. 

It taste just nice.

I started to consume matcha drink to get better caffeine boost for the day. Since caffeine in matcha. After reading that matcha can keep me feeling alert for much longer than coffee. Coffee is known for providing an instant energy kick that reduces sleepiness and fatigue [1]. Similarly, matcha contains caffeine. However, this beverage may boost your energy at a slower pace than coffee [1].

It is still in experimental stage with matcha at the moment.  As I do notice that I have jitters when I consume more than 2  cups of coffee drink per day. Which I do found it is not a good thing for my health. Especially for my driving and study focus.

Until then, have fun in enjoying good matcha drink at the comfortof your home as morning boost.

Reference:

[1] Matcha versus coffee https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/matcha-vs-coffee#pros-and-cons

Adding brown sugar to my homemade EM

This is taken on the evening of 2 May 2024. Where I managed to add brown sugar to the homemade effective microorganism (EM).

The bottle on the most right is the collected water from rice wash. The bottle next to it is from the spoiled coconut water. Basically I fully utilized the waste to be EM for my plants.

The smell is not fragrant. But I love the output. Where I always get good, sweet and fragrant fruits. Worth the effort.

Plus, the commercial fertilizer is now too pricey for me. So need to be as frugal as possible yet need to still get optimum yield. Regardless, do what suits you the most. As my method is not for the faint heart.

Until then, have fun in tending after your homemade effective microorganism (EM).