Linora Low

In Rarablack.com I Trust

Linora Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:55 +0000

I love heading for events, because it’s a time for me to meet friends, chill back with a drink or two,play dress up and who knows maybe meet up with more cool people. But there is just one thing that annoys me.. getting READY for the event. There’s a lot of things to consider when you head off for an event, like the following:

get there on time
get yourself rsvp for the event
get the hair and makeup done up.
get the right shoes, right clutch, right accessories
and finally GET THE RIGHT DRESS!!!

You can kinda cheat with the hair, makeup and shoes.. but the dress you can’t. You want to be seen in a different dress from the previous event. You want to be individualistic and not to be caught wearing the same dress as the next girl (i know this is ridiculous). You want to be elegant, and not too trashy. Yeah.. lost of things to consider, ok!

Which is why whenever i head out for an event. I always put my trust in Rarablack. One of my favourite Online Fashion Boutiques! They have a wide range of clothing. From smart casual, to a day out shopping, to the lil cocktail dress you need and even full blown gorgeous gowns for a weddings or big events.

Just take a look at some of the events I’ve been too.. and all these dresses were from Rarablack.com ^_^

Emceeing the SOULed OUT North Pole Xmas Event atSouled Out, Desa Sri Hartamas.

At What The Flick: Pre Oscar Event held at TGVCinemas. I feel like an Oscar award myself lol.

At the Magnum Choco Cappuccino launch.

At the Johnnie Walker Step Inside The Black Circuit Lounge and it is wicked!!!

Kronenbourg 1664 (Malaysia) L’aperitif Fashion with violinist extraordinaire Dennis Lau – Electric Violinist & Songwriter

Hennessy VSOP new bottle launch

I put my full trust in Rarablack.com knowing that i’ll always look ready for a party and the prices are pretty affordable too. I’m not lying when i say that. The owners of the site are very responsible. They always ensure your dresses arrive on time as stated to the duration of your order and of course they always make it point that your dresses are in tip top condition. ^_^

Watch out cause every once in a while they will have some clearance sales and special promotions. And ery you never know i may get some discounts for you too ^_~

Check out Rarablack now.

Website: www.rarablack.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rarablackofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rarablack

Flyaway to Yeosu Expo – Odongdo Island

Linora Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:25 +0000

I mentioned in this post that you could win a trip with me to Korea for the Yeosu Expo 2012. Well let’s begin the contest

One of the tourist attractions of Yeosu happens to be Odongdo Island. The Odongdo Island of Yeosu is a must to visit. According to the legend, a phoenix used to frequent Odong-do Island, which in the past was covered by a lush forest of paulownia (odong) trees.

Famous for the flower camelias and blessed with beautiful scenery.

The view from Odongdo shows the site of Yeosu Expo in one view which is another reason for its popularity.

You just need to cross a bridge to get to the island. Perfect for a romantic walk. The trail is located between rich trees and allowing an ocean view. Odongdo is also known among couples as the island of love.

Can you see the camelias blooming in the picture above!

Checkout the breath taking seashore rocks

The Yeosu Expo 2012

The Yeosu Expo will provide an opportunity to enhance the international community’s perception of the function and value of the ocean and coast, share knowledge on the proper use of the ocean and coast and recognize the need for cooperation in the marine sector. It will also serve as a venue to learn about the achievements of and future models for the marine sector and offer a valuable chance to promote state-of-the-art marine science and technology and marine industries.

Flyaway to Yeosu Expo with Me!

Linora Low — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:52:06 +0000

I have never been to Korea before. The thought of making the trip to the wonderful land famous for their kimchi and the mother ship of Samsung has crossed my mind a couple of times. But it’s either I never had enough holiday funds.. or I just plain well didn’t have the time.

But just two days ago, I got the word that I will be flying off too… oooh guess guess.. ok stop guessing. KOREA!!!! Yay.. it’s a mixture of holiday and working pleasure.. I LOVE my job at RedFM! ^_^

This is in conjunction with the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea happening between May 12 to August 12 2012. So I’m getting an all expense paid trip to see the wonderful sites, cultures of Yeosu thanks to Korea Travel Organisation (KTO) – you are entitled to be jealous cause I know I would be too! But here’s the awesome part..

YOU get to come along with me!!!

and..

YOU GET TO BRING A FRIEND!!!!

Hoowwwmyygoooshh!!! cant you Gyeahhh!!

ok ok now how to win this.. Simple. Follow these steps

Tune in to my show at the 1pm hour on RedFM 104.9 in the Klang Valley Startin Monday.
I’ll share a blog post link on the Red FM Facebook Fan Page: Red FM Malaysia and on twitter @iloveredfm
I’ll ask a question base on that post – so no cheating you have to read it ^_^
I’ll give you a cue to text in to 33988 The FASTEST person who TELLS me the right answer will be in the running to Win a Trip to Korea!
This is contest is base on time so the faster you answer higher chances you’ll be in the running.
So say for example on Monday the first contestant gets the right answer within 10minutes. Then you need to beat that time.
I’ll announce the winner on Friday 25th May!!

OHMYGOSH so exciting! hehehe

Just look out for the blog posts here and you’ll be alright. All The best! Haeng uneul Bireoyo! Here’s a teaser of what you could experience.

Here’s a bit of info about Yeosu and the Yeosu Expo 2012. The city of Yeosu is a port city abundant with maritime. If you are a person who loves the environment then you can pledge to protect the ocean for the future survival of the world at this event. The main theme of Yeosu Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast,” and various ways to protect the ocean will be explored during the event.

Event Details

Period: May 12 (Sat) ~ August 12 (Sun), 2012
Venue: New Port area in Yeosu, Korea
Directions (Departure from Seoul)
? By air: Gimpo Airport => Yeosu Airport (50 min. travel)
? By train (KTX): Yongsan Station (Seoul)
                   => Yeosu Expo Station
                   (arrival at the EXPO site / 2 hr. and 50 min. ride)
? By bus: Central City Bus Terminal (Seoul)
                   => Yeosu Terminal (4 hr. and 10 min. ride)
Official Site: http://eng.expo2012.kr/

You can read on below for the cool sites that you could possible see in Korea ^_^

Yeosu Korea

Geobukseon shaped a turtle is the first ironclad warship in the world. Admiral Yi Sun-Sin(1545~1598) made this ship and drove many Japanese warships away with Geobukseon.

Yeony’s National Folk Museum Tour

[Yeony's Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour]
This beautiful place is called Hyangwon-jeon, the place for relaxing on the ground of Gyeongbokgung Palace

Watch out for the blogposts starting Monday cause that could be just the thing to win you a trip! Don’t forget to like Red FM Malaysia Facebook and follow us on twitter: @iloveredfm

Are You Fan Enough?

Linora Low — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:55:55 +0000

A while back Peter Schmeichel was in town to meet the fans of KL all thanks to Carlsberg Corporation. That was a lovely surprise for Manchester United fans, Denmark fans and just football fans all over the place. He alongside the Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, Soren Ravn, showcased the EUFA Euro 2012 Trophy in it’s full glory.

Seeing the trophy and Peter Schmeichel was a treat, but the best part had to be when Soren said that Carlsberg Corporation would be sending 100 Malaysian Football fans to see the semi-finals of Euro 2012 at Ukraine!! The kick off will be on June 8th.. so here’s the question..

‘Are You Fan Enough?’

Answer the following:

Do you want your friends to be completely envious of you?

Do you want be part of the single largest group in Asia to see the tournament?

Do you want to win an all-expense paid trip to watch the semi finals live in Donetsk, Ukraine?

If all is YES, YES, YES!!

Then join in the Online Video Contest. This is how it works.

Submit a short video from 23 April to 27 May 2012 at this site https://areyoufanenough.com.my
Tag it and share it with friends
The top 10 videos with HIGHEST number of votes will each get a trip to Ukraine!
That’s it!

This is what the very first person to win a trip had to say, David Sua Shang Toh:

“I am thrilled to be the first to win! Ever since I was young it has been my dream to experience a big international football match live and it does not get any bigger than UEFA EURO 2012TM. This is going to be an unbelievable experience for me and I cannot thank Carlsberg enough for this opportunity.”

Hopefully you’ll be one of the fortunate 100 who will get an experience of a lifetime. All da best!!! Mwuaahhh!

Monday Workout: Leg and Glutes Workout Focus

Linora Low — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:44:03 +0000

After 4 days of not working out i finally got down to the gym again. Trust me 4 days of complete torture. When I miss even a day of sweat, I feel the pangs of guilt and my muscles just crave for movement (even though i know it’s good to rest it at least for a day). So like i was saying it was 4 days of torture. But it was a good rest all the same.

Kick started the week with a detox program and a burning leg workout. here we go ^_^

Workout

Morning circuit work 20s rest 10s

Dynamic squats+side taps+mountainclimber
Lunge kick+mountainclimber+dynamic squats

Afternoon - Leg and Butt Workout (This was killer but a good pain)
Hack squat 15-15-20-25-30
Walking lunges 6lbs dumbbell 3 sets..I really miss doing this exercise.. it’s been such a long time i touched weights and walking lunges. Love it!
Glutes 20kg 15 x 3
Adduction 22.7kg 15×3
Abduction 22.7kg 15×3
Fitball glute hamstring bridge 20×3

Abs
Crunchs plus obliques 200
Hanging leg raises 20×3

Food intake

Morning: Oats with one red apple.

A detox drink , Grape and vinegar with apple guava bits at Tea Chansii Malaysia

Dinner was veggies and fruit.. no meat sigh.. But wow it really cleansed the system

Happy Mother’s Day 2012

Linora Low — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:02:19 +0000

The time of the year, where everyone takes time to celebrate the lady who means the most in our lives.. our Mother. Some would say this is the day that you should remember your mother and treat her like a queen. In my opinion, we should treat her like a Queen everyday. This is a good time to reflect though, bout how this amazing person has done so much for us.

For my mom, she truly is one person who has never left my side. She’s always been the person i could turn too.. and no matter how many times i’ve done her wrong or been naughty.. she still loves me regardless. This song by the Spice Girls may be old but the words are timeless

I wrote something for Mother’s Day on Red and i would like to share it here.
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My Mother’s Day PSA

Hey it’s Linora from the red hub. and my mom is like wonder woman.. This is a typical scenario at home.
In the morning (comedy music)

Me: Mom there’s an ink stain on my dress…can you clean it for me..
Mom: ok leave it in my room
Dad: Honey can you pick up the kids after school im running late for a meeting
Mom: ok honey
Son: Mommm can you make me maggii meee I’m hungry
Mom: ok sweetie…

Finally at night…. (peace and quiet..)
Mom: Ahh.. relax time I can now watch my tv shows..
Voice: Mom, Honey…
It’s tough being a mom and a wife.. So for this mother’s Day, treat her like the queen she is. Ask her what she wants and needs for a change. Happy Mother’s Day

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That’s true, it is hard being a mom. My mom has had to endure 9 months times 3 of carrying heavy kids. She’s had to endure being the best wife possible and also the best boss possible at work.. which is Acmamall.com. I adore my mom, even at this wonderful age, she’s still cool, funky, kind, loving..

She’s my Wonder Woman. My Super Woman. She is my Mama. Love you Mama. Happy Mother’s Day 2012!

Vibrance Kegel Device

Linora Low — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:27:11 +0000

About a month ago i wrote about an event i went to which was the Vibrance Kegel Device Media gathering. It’s not the first time i’ve been introduced to the term Kegel, but i never knew it to be such a serious matter.Then again i shouldn’t be too surprised because our Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM).. are another part of the body that should also be trained every once in a while. I’m big on training every other muscle i have so why not my intimate muscles as well. These are what the muscles look like and where they are located.

There are huge benefits in working out your Pelvic Floor Muscles. Lets go through them

Now this is pretty much what normally you would have to do to strengthen your muscles. Below are just examples of the exercises. There are many ways to train your Pelvic Floor Muscles.. but i’m real glad that there are devices such as the Vibrance Kegel Device.

See while i maybe able to do those movements you see above, but here are the problems i may face. First of all i wouldn’t be able to tell if i’ve found my PFM correctly, Secondly i wouldn’t know how many times i have to do the exercise, Thirdly i wouldn’t know if i’m doing the exercises correctly. The Vibrance Kegel Device will help me eliminate those problems. The Vibrance Kegel Device aims to overcome challenges such as women training the wrong muscles during Kegel exercise, no progression in doing Kegel exercise as well as no proper guidance on Kegel exercise.

When you open up the box there is one Vibrance Kegel Device and casing, 3 levels of resistance sheaths, 2 sets of batteries, user instruction manual and warranty card included. There are two types of product usage – Type A ( autonomous training ) and Type B ( sound guidance training ). Before using the device just ensure that the silicone part is clean.

So how does the Vibrance Kegel Device Work?

Slot in the batteries to the Kegel Device
Apply a sufficient amount of lubricant on the device
Now slowly insert it into your Va jay jay aka vagina ^_^
The Kegel Device will only vibrate if it is contracted with the right muscles which are of course your PFM!
Next step – just switch on the device, you’ll notice there is a blue power button at the bottom of the device. Turn that on for the sound guidance training.
Now contract your PFM when the machine beeps and relax when it goes silent. This is a good gauge on how long you should be training your PFMs This diagram shows the Time span for how long you need to squeeze the Kegel Device!
After doing this, you can opt to progress to harder stages by using the 3 different sheaths available in the box.
It goes from the softest to the hardest sheath – Level 1, 2 and 3. if you can go on to Level 3 tht just means your PFM is strong,
once you’re done just clean it up with soap and water. Make sure it’s dry now ^_^

Conclusion.

Don’t be shy to use it! It’s important first of all to understand what your PFM are and where they are at. Like when i spoke with Pamela who was also at the Bioinfinity Kegel Device Event. We both agree that this is a God sent device for ladies who are just coming out of pregnancy and also ladies who have weak PFM. I know i wouldn’t want to be caught dead with pee coming out before i reach the toilet. Imagine the embarassment. So thanks Bioinfinity for giving us another way to strengthen another part of our body.. our most intimate part. ^_^

You can find out more about the product here – www.mybioinfinity.com. It is sold at most SHINS outlets and major hospitals. If you want to speak someone and ask them questions about it call their Customer care line is 1700 -81-0321

Bioinfinity (M) Sdn Bhd

No. 21, Jalan 4/62A, Bandar Manjalara, Kepong,

52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel No: +03 – 6273 3068

Email : info@mybioinfinity.com

Facebook : Bioinfinity

Website : www.bioinfinity.com

Tuesday Workout: Fast Circuit Workout

Linora Low — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:09:35 +0000

The day of the shoot.. Hee that’s a story by itself ^_^ . So on the day of photoshoot.. i really contemplated to just rest and probably eat whatever i wanted however, i felt the pang of guilt. Instead i decided to do at least something. Hence i managed a very simple circuit enough to kill me for the day.. bare in mind i did this with barely any food in me..so i was already pretty weakened. lol

Give it a go, i’m sure you can do better than me

Workout

Warm up: 7min jog
Circuit 1 : 30s : 20s : 20s : 20s
Burpee + mountain climber + lizard + knee to chest

Circuit 2 : 30s : 20s : 20s : 20s
Burpee + mountain climber + alternating froggie + side taps

Circuit 3 : 30s : 20s : 20s : 20s
Burpee + mountain climber + froggers + side taps

Abs:
(decline leg raises 20 sit ups 20) x 3 sets
Ab crunch machine 17.5kg 20×4

As i stated on facebook.. other than my family and work at Redfm keeping me happy. I’m happiest when i train. Training is my happy zone ^_^

Monday Workout: Cardio Circuit Training

Linora Low — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:24:36 +0000

I think my body needs a longer rest duration. But thats the problem.. when i rest i feel guilt and feel restless. hOwever know my body needs the rest. Anyone so tomorrow is judgement day to see if all the extreme workouts and watching the diet has paid off. So my final workout before the photoshoot is below.

Workout
Cardio:
Interval Running: 20mins
Crosstrainer/Elliptical: 30mins

Circuit 1: Work 20s-20s-10s-10s
mule kick + pushup froggers + side taps + dynamic squats

Circuit 2: Work 20s-20s-10s-10s
pushup froggers + mule kick + run on spot to pushup + lizard

Circuit 3: Work 20s-20s-10s-10s
Run on d spot to pushup + mule kick + pushup froggers + run on d spot to pushup

Abs: 3:36minutes
Declines sit ups and crunches.

Food Intake

Morning: 4 egg whites and oats with one green apple

Dinner: 6 egg whites and button mushrooms. one vitagen.

Sunday Workout : Burn Fat Circuit Workout

Linora Low — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:17:32 +0000

1 more day to go to the photoshoot. Diet is really key but making my fat burn is also a must. However it’s the weekend and i was too lazy to go to the gym. So i did this workout at home. One thing i don’t like about working in my house – the marble floor. There’s a reason why gyms a more appropriate for working out because the floors are hollow and not stiff hard like marble. Doing it on a floor that has no “bounce” is just bad for your knees cause the impact will just hit you straight all the way to your spine. That’s what i feel anyway.

So back to the workout. I did it before i ate anything and i gave it my all. hope you give it your best too ^_^

Workout

Circuit 1: 2 Sets
Side Taps + pushup = 30s
Burpee + Jump Lunge = 30s

Circuit 2: 2 Sets
Froggers + Push Up = 30s (This was new for me, but oooooo do i love this workout now. Take a look here)
Plank + Knee to Elbow = 30s

Circuit 3: 2 Sets
Lizard = 30s
Alternating Side Plank = 30s

Food Intake

Morning: One Chicken piece (sad)
Lunch: Half a chicken
Dinner: Tuna and one wholemeal bread

Always push yourself to be better. Ignore the world around you. It’s just you, your mind, your body.. It’s all you! ^_^ Keep pushing and Lotsa love!