Reasons why you should watch VS Arashi 2014.07.10 episode

VS Arashi is rarely interesting especially lately that I've been skipping  fast forward & multitasking while watching it because the games are repetitive and if you've been watching it for years you sort of know whether Arashi will win or not based on who's the guest, who's the plus one and the type of games (yes, Arashi kinda sucks at certain game and play around at certain game too to control the score). To make it worse, now they take out MDA and turn it into the annual version, MMDA. I'd still prefer the weekly MDA where they blame each other or play dirty tricks, rather than trying to appeal anually via VTR (sure, we have interesting statistics data, but still... I'd prefer to have the raw blaming game, instead). Bet de Arashi is interesting at first, but I lost interest after the 2nd one, not sure why. The only interesting part from Bet de Arashi to me is Babanuki. The first babanuki is the best. I'd prefer Arashi alone play babanuki, instead of having guests participate. You can see a glimpse of their real character there, and it's much more amusing to watch.

So, what's interesting this time? Well, the SP has 2 section:
1. Usual game, with guest: Kanjani8
2. Babanuki game

( If you intend to watch and don't like spoilers... )

Ongaku no Chikara 2014.07.12 ~ Johnny's Super Hit Medley

Hmmm... slightly disappointed, last year's medley was much better, but fear not, there's always room to fangirl when half of the Johnny's groups are on the same stage, so... yeah...

( Glitters, Sparkles, and recycle concert costumes under cut... )

*Pimping Post* Handmade Soap by Silktree Soapery

This is a special post because I've promised to write this review. Basically it's a product review of the lovely handmade soaps. What has led me to handmade soaps and let alone ordered them from across the globe?

It's for the sole reason that my skin doesn't react well to Singapore's weather and water. Proof? I've spent tons of money on facial, seriously, the amount of money I've spent for the past couple of years is ridiculous that I shiver when I think about it. But if I don't do that, no matter what mask or skin care I used, breakouts, big huge pimples decorate my face. Facial somewhat helps to reduce scars on my face. BUT, how about my body??? I like liquid shower wash because it's convenient, but after so many trial and fail on different brands, my back is covered with tons of pimple scars. Not a pretty sight, and as you get older, those scars take longer to heal. Learning from this, I switched to the traditional bar soaps. With bar soaps, you have less brands to try, actually, and some soaps left my skin dry and the fragrance options are quite limited, not really what you want. It did reduce my back pimples, so at least I was on the right track.

It was until I stumbled on Facebook that I saw Silktree Soapery hand made soaps. 'Heee, there's such a thing?' I thought. In Singapore, handmade soap is not really well known because hydrogen peroxide is a controlled substance. So, there's no way you can concoct soaps in your own kitchen. Any soaps other than standard soaps brands available in our favorite drug store in Singapore (the varieties here can compete with Target), are pricey. So, when I saw Silktree's soaps, I was genuinely intrigued and tempted to just click order on all kinds. And the best, the soaps are really pretty, neatly cut and with soft nice colors.

So, I contacted the owner and find out more about her products. She's very friendly and full of advises. Apparently, for soaps without preservatives (eg. handmade soaps) requires different formula to survive in different countries. And the best thing is she can do customized order. You can order the soaps with your favorite flavors, and at best you know what goes to your soap to the point of what kinds of oils and active ingredients use for your soap and what your soap supposed to do for your body. That's informative & comforting.

( The precious soaps... )

If your skin is troublesome and especially difficult against humidity, I recommend you to give the shout out to Silktree Soapery and see what kind of soaps suit you. Good soap, good shower can relieve the fatigues, especially after a long day of work. This is small happiness, but precious when you count them XD.

More info on Silktree Soapery:
Etsy shop (check out those beautiful & pretty soaps): https://www.etsy.com/shop/silktreesoapery
Facebook (get the updates of the latest soaps): https://www.facebook.com/silktreesoapery