🎬 K-Drama Review - Squid Game (2021)

 

Annyeong haseyo!... 

I hope everyone is well and safe.

 

I know the past weeks were rough and it's been really demoralizing on the current outbreak situation, but let's try to stay strong and be optimistic that things will get better! Meanwhile, take a break and get off the news if you need to...

Well, staying at home can be productive too..if you have a well-organised daily routine to keep yourself occupied with indoor activities and entertainment. Someday, you need to slow down, relax and just chill! 😎

Squid Game - Watch it on Netflix!

Personally, I don't watch much Korean Drama series. As a busy Work-at-Home Mom, I can't sit for hours watching Netflix, but somehow the giant robot doll in Squid Game caught my attention..it brings back some childhood memories and I remember playing similar games when I was little...

           

“무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다”(mugunghwa kkochi  piotsseumnida) 

For the longest time, I can't believe I actually watched all the episodes of Squid Game. I enjoyed the show, but some uncensored violent scenes were quite brutal and too graphic for younger viewers in my opinion, so Parental Guidance (PG) Is Advised⚠️

    

Despite the overwhelming scenes, the Squid Game reflects reality and there are some highlights that we can learn. I believe many have watched all the 9 episodes by now, but pardon me for those who haven't, I'll keep it brief! (Don't shoot me!😄)

Lessons Learnt From Squid Game (*Spoiler Alert⚠️)

                      

⭕ Humanity
In the world filled with greed and temptations, it's insane what people will do for money. Perhaps, money is the root of evil?...You decide! I would suggest to stay away from any form of gambling, always have a strong financial reserve. Spend your money wisely and be debt-free!👍

🔺️Betrayal 
The hard truth is, we can't always trust people! In life, there will be fake friends and dirty players who cheat to win. Unfortunately, some people does take advantage of kindness and generosity. Poor Ali (Player 199) was too pure for the game and trusted too easily. Damn, it hurts to be betrayed! So the moral of the story is - Trust No One! (Even salt look like sugar, remember that!)

🟥 Teamwork 
The Tug of War Game remind us that no matter how big and strong your opponents are, the 'weaker' team can still win the challenge with the right technique, strategy and teamwork! 

⭕ Friendship
I value and treasure genuine friendships! I Iove the part when Gi-Hun (Player 456) offered to team up with the elderly man II-nam (Player 001) for the marble game, it was a sweet gesture and there was a scene where he used his sweater to cover up for II-nam. Awww..friends for life! (Fist bump!🤜🤛)
 

🔺️Sacrifice
When Ji Yeong (Player 240) deliberately lost the marble game and her final words to Sae-byeok (Player 067). Gosh..I literally teared up, the scene really broke me! I had to pause as I couldn't digest that heartbreaking moment.💔 (Someone please pass me some Kleenex! 😢)

                 

Sae-byeok is my favorite character in the show, she is cool, brave and one tough cookie! I love her strong and righteous personality. In most movies, I have a soft spot for the Heroes but never the villains! (Duh!) I guess I appreciate kind people more, in movies and in reality as well.

My favorite scene got to be the Honeycomb Game, the candy cutting looks really fun, so I tried making some that day...(Phew, I'm safe!) 

All you need is 2 ingredients, Sugar and Baking Soda, but lots of patience to make a nicely-done Honeycomb Candy! I swear it's not as easy as it looks, but definitely a fun bonding with the little ones! Look at that, how cute! No wonder it's a global trend now.

            

 

In conclusion, the show is thrilling and intriguing! A great story structure and authenticity. I would rate 4.5/5 stars! Yeah, it's been a while since I watched such a sensational drama series that inspired me to share a heartfelt review on my blog. Nice work, Mr Director! (Hwang Dong-hyuk), you got a fan here, I can't wait for Season 2!😊

Keep Calm and Watch Netflix! Enjoy a great movie date with your loved ones! Ohh! don't forget the Chips and Popcorn too! 😋🍿🖥

 

So, who's your favorite characters in Squid Game?  

 

If you have to choose, which card will you pick? Blue or Red? Let me know your thoughts, comments below! 😉

  

                                        

          

Photopia Self-Photo Studio @ Orchard Central 📸

Photography is the beauty of life captured, that preserve memories. A picture speaks a thousand words...Photos remind us about people, special events, emotions and places of the past in crisp details.

Many of us enjoy taking selfies/wefies and random shots in our daily life. Photography has been a lifestyle activity for all ages. With the latest technology today, we can snap lovely photos anytime, anywhere! It's a pleasing and engaging activity with friends and loved ones.

 

The Biggest Self-Photo Studio In Town...

Photopia is the biggest self-photo studio in Singapore that provide themed rooms for private photo sessions. Customers will experience a new concept of self-photography services for different occasions.

Photopia Services :

 📷 Black & White/Colour Rooms

 📷 Private Studio.No Staff Contact
 📷 High Quality Studio Lightings & Settings
 📷 Premium HD Photo Quality
 📷 Affordable Rate

I love the concept!👍

Photography is an art and self expression, it display your personal style and attitude. I love taking pictures but at times, I get a little blushed and feel overwhelmed in front of the camera, lol..especially when there are strangers around the studio.

 

But at Photopia, you can expect Privacy while

taking photos. You won't feel awkward or intimidating as there isn't any photographers or crews around. It's just you/family/friends and the camera. You can make funny, cute, intimate and sassy pose all you want in the private photo sessions. So get comfy, be creative and strike a pose! (Remember to Smile..and Say Cheese!😁)

 

Professional Photo Shots!

You can select your preferred background too, there is a monitor to preview the images, it allows you to find the best angles and take control of your photo shots. 

 

In-house photo editors are available to enhance the photo effects to your desire. Your photos will be ready on the same day and the digital copies will be sent to your email. Awesome!👍

              

               

With many positive and heartfelt reviews from happy customers, you can be assured with the photos results, quality and services.
 

Be sure to check out their website for more information and latest promotions.

 
Photographs are such precious mementos of important life events. Self-photo studio is suitable for many occasions such as, Wedding, Newborns, Couples, Family Portrait, Graduation and Birthdays etc...but, you don't need a special day to capture happy times together! Book a date today and have a fun experience at Photopia! 

 

 

              

Get In Touch :     

Photopia @ Orchard Central
Address : 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #04-09, Singapore 238896.

Nearest MRT : Somerset (NS23)

 

Operation Hours :
Mon - Thur : 11am - 9pm
Fri - Sun : 10am - 10pm

 

WhatsApp : (65) 9017 7030

Email : photopia@selfphotostudio.sg

Self photography is a wonderful idea to bond with your friends & family. I can't wait for my private photo session with my dear ones soon! 😘

 

Memories made together last a lifetime...Freeze the moments, capture the memories!

 

"Live life, take pictures and relive sweet memories..."

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(*Remark : This blog article is a sponsored collaboration with Photopia Self-Photo Studio. ~ Written by Mommywarrior77)

Effective Parenting - Mental Wellness For Students 🎓

The recent news triggered some social attention and a major concern for parents. I wonder, "Are the children too stressed in schools?"

Mental health is a complex and a sensitive subject that most people are not comfortable to share and discuss liberally, but it is so important to understand and take control of mental health, as it affects greatly on a person's thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Like all adults, children have different emotions and bad days too, they could be experiencing prolonged mental stress in school and not aware of the danger of these intense emotions could cause.

We've all been a student before...School isn't always a fun and safe place. A child could be struggling with studies, dealing with bullies, feeling isolated or having low self-esteem etc...They could be having fear, anxiety, depression or having meltdowns and not know where and who they can seek help and support.

Do you still remember when our parents used to nag at us to study hard, get a degree, find a good job and have a successful life... I know as parents, we want the best for our children, especially we are living in a competitive society today, but to the child, it could be a very stressful ordeal to reach our expectations. 

We have to be mindful that life isn't all about getting good grades, every child has different potential. Yes! A degree is a great academic honor...but even if your child didn't get a degree, it doesn't mean that they can't be successful later in life. Remember in the end, The Tortoise Won The Race!🥇

People like Bill Gates, Ralph Lauren and Steve Jobs doesn't have a college degree, are they not rich, famous and successful? Anything Is Possible!👍

 

                                                   

Now don't get me wrong, education is still extremely important as we all need knowledge and skills to achieve our dreams and goals. The world need doctors, lawyers, engineers too, but the point is to believe that our children is capable to do many great things even without the perfect grades.

The truth is, school doesn't teach you everything and life doesn't stop after graduation. The road is long for our children to explore and excel to their full potential.

Here are my personal parenting tips and advice to improve mental well-being for students/children :

What Can Parents Do? 💡🤔

1. Communicate daily

Talk to your children every day no matter how busy you are. 20 - 30 mins is a good start. Put down your phone and give them full attention. Listen patiently and don't interrupt, allow your children to express themselves, the more you communicate, the stronger the bond and you will understand your children much better as they grow. (Your child need more than a mobile device.)

2. Don't Compare Your Child with Anyone

No one likes to be compared. It is a psychological damage to a child's self-esteem and it is hard to reverse. A traumatic childhood and bad memories could stay permanently. Your child may grow up thinking that they are never good enough! Accept their flaws and love them for who they are.

                        

3. Praise Your Child Genuinely (But Don't Overdo)

Compliments made us feel good and appreciated, but be specify and genuine. Instead of saying, "Well done, good job, sweetie!" Tell your child, "Mommy is proud of you for cleaning up your room and helping your sister with her homework, you are a great brother." However, avoid excessive praises as this may cause the child to be arrogant, having a boastful attitude and nobody wants to befriend with snobs!

4. Acknowledge Their Feelings

Everyone reacts to situations differently. Please do NOT judge or shame them for their personal thoughts, but try to understand from different perspectives. Every emotions are valid. 

       

5. Positive Self-Talk & Self-Love

Teach children to believe in themselves, this will encourage them to build up their confidence and independence. Celebrate small victory and be their cheer leader! Let them know it is OK to fail, keep trying but do not quit! Use positive, powerful words and remind them about their strengths, good conducts/personality etc...

       

6. Have Realistic Expectations

Getting straight A's is impressive but don't over-stress the child and penalize them just because they didn't top the class or get the best grades. I think B Is Brilliant too! As long as the child put in their best efforts, we should be proud of them.

7. Be There For Them (Be A Support!)

Everyone needs comfort and support. Do NOT expect young children to behave like independent grown-ups, their young minds are not mature enough to handle all the problems by themselves. Let your children know that they are not alone to face the problems, they can always count on Mommy & Daddy for help and support.

8. Set Good Examples

Children will follow their parents' examples more than their advice. If you want your child to have good morals and behaviors, be a good example, a role model and practice what you preach. Children are constantly watching, observing and learning from the way we speak, react and how we treat others.

           

9. Learn From Mistakes

Every mistakes will teach the children some important lessons. Explain to them the danger and consequences of making bad choices. This will help them to analyse every situations carefully and be responsible for their actions.

10. Teach Children To Protect Themselves

Remind our children that every problem has a solution! Teach them to reach out to parents, teachers, a trusted adult/friend when they need help, but NEVER suffer in silence.

Parenting is a tough and a challenging journey. Time has changed, the classic parenting tactics need to be revised from time to time. Those parenting guide books and all the seminars/workshops you attended are a source for reference, not every answers can be found in books. Parenting is a Hands-On skill and experience, rather than a theoretical knowledge.

In my honest opinion, there is no perfect formula for parenting, the guideline is to do what works the best for your children.

     

Our role as a parent is to protect, guide, discipline our children and help them to become a better person. Whatever your parenting strategies and beliefs are, I am sure at the end of the day, all parents want to raise a strong, confident, healthy child.

Always remember...

Your child's mental health is more important than their grades. A positive mind and a resilient child is much likely to overcome adversity, to achieve great success and happiness in life!🏆

Spread the words...Mental Health Matters! 💚 

"If there is eternity, I would spend an endless lifetime, to keep my children safe under my wings." ❤ ~ Mommywarrior77

👉 Mothers are Angels! 💯😇💖

*** Disclaimer ***

(This blog is written by Mommywarrior77. All information provided are based on my personal experience as a mother with 2 young children. No medical advice intended. Please seek professional support.)

Product Review - Rigorer Singapore 🏀

What's your favorite sport? 🏀

I love Basketball. It's my all time favorite sport since high school. Well, though I'm not as skilled as Stephen Curry and Jeremy Lin, (*My 2 favorite NBA Basketball Players) but I really enjoy this sport. 

I play Basketball with my son, I teach him dribbling, shooting and defense. As a parent, I'm always concern about safety, especially for sports and outdoor activities.

Basketball is a popular sport for all ages. It's fun, exciting and dynamic. High intensity sports can be quite strenuous and hazardous, therefore, sport safety is extremely important.

Wearing proper protective gears during sports training, workouts, jogging can reduce the risk of injuries such as, falls, sprains, bruises and fractures etc...

Protective gears can support and provide stability & compression for knees, especially for those with chronic knee pain and it helps with post-injury recovery.

Remember, Safety First and it's better to be safe than sorry⚠️

Rigorer Singapore is a sporting brand specialized in sports protective gears, accessories, apparels and more. At the early stage of development, Rigorer focus on basketball products and later expended to more range of sporting gears for different sports.

With passion and enthusiasm in the sport industry, Rigorer aim to provide reliable, high quality products that enhance sport performance and comfort for all athletes.

☑ Premium Quality

☑ Affordable

☑ Fast Shipping

They sent me some products to review... After trying and testing out on a few basketball games, I am amazed with the comfort and the quality of their products. Highly recommended to my readers and sports enthusiasts!👍

Take a peek at the products I received...😎🏀

🏀 Rigorer "SNIPER" 1.0 Basketball Shoes 

Stylish, comfortable and a good fit, protect ankles and Achilles support. The rubber soles enhance speed movement and good landing balance. (*Include Free Orange Laces)

🏀 Rigorer Premium Knee Brace  

Light, comfortable and fitting. Great for knees protection and pain relief. Suitable for workouts, running/jogging.

🏀Rigorer Patella Knee Brace

Good grip with adjustable straps. Protection for falls and bumps during sports.

🏀 Rigorer Kids Classic and Crew Sports Socks

The socks are soft and comfy, breathable material and striking colors.

🏀 Rigorer Classic Basketball (Size 7) 

High quality, firm texture, consistent bounce and good workmanship. Love the multi-color. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors.

*P.S : So sweet of Rigorer to send a mini size basketball for the kiddos. So cute! 😊

🏀 Rigorer Sports Towel 

Smooth and silky. Cooling fabric and good absorbent.

🏀 Rigorer Compact Shaker Bottle

The design is cool and trendy, non-leak and hard plastic. Love the colors! 

Check out their sport categories and products information at Rigorer Official Website Products are available at their Webstore, Shopee and Lazada.

Enjoy 10% off on any items. (*No Minimum Spending) 

Special Discount Code : “RIGOMW10” (Webstore / Shopee) For Lazada, click discount link 

(*Special offer valid till 01 Oct 2021)

👉 Follow Rigorer Singapore on Instagram for their monthly rewards program. Followers will be picked randomly to receive products from Rigorer. (Wow, I love this brilliant idea!👍)

Personally, Basketball inspired me in life. It's a great sport that requires teamwork, strategies and techniques. It boost confidence, improve stamina and relieve stress. Mentally, it motivates you to stay focused, never quit, tackle the problems and work hard to achieve your goals! 

It doesn't matter if you are sport newbies, fanatics or professional athletes. Remember that proper protective gears not only can protect yourself from injury, it can also elevate your performance in sports events, competitions or friendly matches! Whatever sports you love, enjoy the game and have fun! 😉

"Gear Up and Be Always Ready!"

#rigorersg #alwaysready

(*Disclaimer : This review is a sponsored collaboration with Rigorer Singapore. All opinions and thoughts expressed are based on my personal experience. - By Mommywarrior77)