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I found something to do online that is fun and addictive!

Now, I keep hearing people complain about being bored and having nothing to do, so I’m going to share this website, which should be able to keep you people occupied for hours and hours.

And here it is…

TinkrRoulette!

You know how you while away your hours online with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and online games? You can now add TinkrRoulette to your list.

The first time I tried it, I couldn’t stop playing it. It’s quite unique. Each time you click on the SPIN button, the site churns out four entertaining or funny videos for your viewing pleasure. (These videos are pulled from various video sharing sites such as YouTube, MetaCafe and Break.)

I think all you YouTube junkies might like it.

Usually, I don’t spend a lot of time sitting around watching random videos online because I’d rather be playing my games, but TinkrRoulette changed that habit.

Watching videos now seems fun, haha. I find myself eagerly anticipating the next surprise vids, hoping to discover really good ones that I can share with friends.

Not all the videos that appear are good, you see, so it makes it all the more exciting when you find a good one!

Well, okay, there’s also another thing that keeps me spinning: The lure of the jackpot!

Sometimes, you will see a TinkrBox logo in place of a video. If you manage to spin out 2-4 logos at the same time, you’ll win a prize! (Note: The 2-logo prize has been fully claimed for now.)

The top prize is an iPad!!

Yeah, I know I already have an iPad, but you can’t have too many, you know? (Cos the Goonfather keeps stealing mine.)

Anyway, just give it a try. You might get lucky, right? And, in the meantime, you might also discover some gems of videos! I did discover some good ones, which I’ll share at the end of this post.

For now, let’s take a quick look at TinkrBox, a web community where you can organise, bookmark and share your favourite online things. (TinkrBox is the company that created TinkrRoulette.)

I made a box of my four favourite things (below)! =P

What’s cool is that you can lump together items of different media like in this example:

I think this is very useful because our favourite items are always scattered about everywhere on the Internet, so TinkrBox can help us collate and organise them!

I’m thinking you might need to use TinkrBox after playing TinkrRoulette, because you will be finding great videos from different video-sharing websites which you would want to “store” and organise at one place.

And since TinkrBox is also a web community, you can see other people’s collections and “like” them. This is a great way to share all your favourite videos with friends rather than sending them a zillion links!

Now, back to TinkrRoulette. Go spin and win something and let me know if you do so we can all share your joy, okay? ;)

Alright, I’ll stop yabbering and share some vids now. Here are the cool ones I found on TinkrRoulette (although I didn’t find a prize, boohoo. I think you’ll be luckier than me).

Enjoy!

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Very Funny Pepsi Commercial

I watched this before and really enjoyed it, so I was happy when TinkrRoulette showed it!

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Japanese String Movies

This performance is pretty awesome. I can’t really describe it; you have to watch it yourself. And see how many famous movies you can identify in there!

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Worst Audition Ever

A Popstars audition. It’s rather hilarious, although might be painful to watch for some people.

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Unusual Japanese Stage Act

Another unique Japanese stage show that I was quite amazed at. Comic lovers will especially appreciate this! You don’t need to know Japanese to enjoy this.

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iMouth

I saved the best for last! There’s this good-looking dude who combines music and video technology to create really outstanding, unique videos every week. (He’s very popular, has 1.3 million subscribers.) After watching this one, I spent the next hour or so watching all his other videos. His creativity and charisma are really amazing! Must watch, not just this one but all his vids!

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Epic Edit Choir

Okay, this last last vid came out of watching the last one… cos it’s by the same dude above (he calls himself Mystery Guitar Man). I just had to include this because it’s too epic not to share!

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Your turn! Go spin out some better videos than these and good luck at hitting the jackpot! =)

Play TinkrRoulette here.

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Once upon a time, not so long ago, restless Sheylara ran off to a distant land in search of new adventures. It wasn’t her first time. She can’t seem to keep still, that flighty lass.

After some time running about aimlessly, she stumbled upon a strange place called Trainee Island, where they told her that she had lost her memory but, to help her along, here’s a cute outfit to wear!

Whee!

On Trainee Island, she met many strange folks who made her run errands and kill monsters.

Uh… okay.

There were also those who raved nonsensically.

Woah.

It took a while to get used to all the strangeness, but Sheylara decided after a while that she liked the place and would stay put for a while. Although people were strange, they were friendly.

Fighting was fun. There were big chicken-like things to kill for dinner, so Sheylara didn’t mind so much being told to kill this and that.

And, like, cool effects danced across her eyes every so often. It was all quite impressive to the fun-loving girl.

Before too long, Sheylara met a pretty blue-eyed girl who told her something strange.

Her memory stolen? How awful!

In order to investigate this mystery, Blue Eyes made Sheylara kill zombies and other icky things. Well, apparently, that was how the world worked, so Sheylara set to work.

It was really tough work. She even got killed in the process. But the neat thing about this world was that when people died, they didn’t really die. They only lost some experience and popped back into town.

Anyway, since things were starting to get challenging, Sheylara decided to recruit an ally. She was taught how to summon a pet and make it fight alongside her!

The town people also told her that when she got stronger, she’d be able to have up to three pets at once fighting together with her, and the pets would grow up and get stronger as they fought battles.

A personal pet army! How nice! For now, though, it was just Mr Cat.

But it was getting late. Time to retire for the night! The zombies would probably wait. They had nowhere to go, anyway.

As Sheylara slept, she started dreaming of the many exquisite adventures that awaited her. There was a huge world outside of Trainee Island to explore! How would her life unfold? Would she get her memory back? What pets would she get next?

And where could she buy this sexy number that the town summoner was wearing?

You want to know what happens next, right? Well, you can wait for Sheylara to find out. But then, she may or may not tell you.

So, how about you find out for yourself?

Yes! You can visit the same world and go on the very same adventure!

Introducing… Rappelz by EagleGame!

Okay, I’m coming out of third-person narration to talk about this game from a reviewer’s point of view. It’s easier and a bit less retarded that way.

Rappelz is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG. For a free game, it’s actually very good. The story seems quite simplistic in the beginning but it gets deeper as you play along. There are one-off simple quests as well as quest series that follow a story arc.

New players will find it quite easy to get into the swing of the game by doing the tutorial quests on Trainee Island. Once you’re around level 12 or 13 (I can’t remember), you can leave Trainee Island and venture out into the main world (which is very big), although you’d still have outstanding quests on Trainee island, so you can choose to stay there till level 20.

I like the look of the avatars. You can see many cute girls and handsome boys in the game! Avatars are customisable. You can choose your face and hairstyle and even facial markings. I also like the music in the game. The different soundtracks go with the environment very well!

But what’s more important to know are the two unique features of Rappelz.

I) Unique Pet System

You get a pet early in the game to help with battles. Depending on your class, you can have a maximum of three pets. As your pets level up, you can customise their skills and give them equipment to make them stronger.

II) Dungeon Siege

Guilds will get to participate in player-vs-player dungeon sieges after competing and winning in the qualifying raid levels of killing two big bosses in the shortest amount of time.

These events happen on a weekly basis. Fame and fortune await the best guilds on the servers!

Since Rappelz is a free-to-play game, don’t act shocked or anything if you find it not as polished as some of the more popular subscription MMORPGs. For example, while the environment and character art are pretty, the textures won’t be as detailed.

There are also a few minor things such as quest descriptions not being as comprehensive as I would like them to be. But these things don’t stop the game from being fun, and I have no trouble at all figuring things out.

Rappelz has me hooked for now. The gameplay is complex enough to provide enough suspense and challenge but not so complex as to require uber gaming PCs, which will suit casual gamers.

Compared to other free MMORPGs, Rappelz has good character customisation features. There are only three main classes to choose from — Deva, Ashura and Gaia — but each class branches out to more specialisation classes with their own unique skill trees.

Here’s an Ashura, a master of the dark arts with distinct offensive skills and high evasion:

So handsome! Awww.

Doing quests and killing monsters don’t only give you experience points and money. You also get job points, which you spend on class-specific skills. Common sense is required to spend your points wisely.

I didn’t get a chance to reach the higher levels yet, but it supposedly gets more fun and challenging, with more storyline quests, cooler monsters and even cooler pets!

Open beta for Rappelz starts tomorrow!! That’s August 6! Yay! Everyone can register for an account and try the game out for free, so there is no reason not to do it!

REGISTER and DOWNLOAD Rappelz here.

If you don’t want to download, you can request for a free DVD installer via the website, or SMS [RZ] space [name] space [NRIC] space [address] to 9002 8065 (normal SMS charges).

Oh, one more thing. Very exciting thing! There will be a Rappelz launch event next Saturday, August 14, 2010.

Three lucky gamers will win an invitation to attend the event as Sheylara.com VIPs!

Will it be you? :D

As a VIP, you will be admitted to a private gaming area to play the game together with me! Food and drinks will be served!

Me:

SO COOL RIGHT!

To be one of the lucky three, e-mail the following:

1) Your name
2) Your NRIC number
3) Your phone number
4) Game(s) you’re currently playing

To:

Closing date: Wed, Aug 11, 2010, 2359 hrs.

Winners will be picked by good ol’ Mr Randomiser! Whee! Don’t y’all miss him? =D And you’ll be notified by e-mail after the draw if you win.

Now, even if you don’t win, you can still attend the launch party! I took a screenshot of the announcement. :D If it’s too small to read, you can see it at the Rappelz site.

Key info:

Rappelz launch party
14 August 2010 (Saturday)
3pm to 6 pm
@ E2MAX Orchard Cineleisure, Level 9

All guests will enjoy free goodie bags, free gaming and a chance at the lucky draw! Register before Aug 11 to receive limited edition goodies.

Okay, good luck, then! Remember to send me your entries for VIPship! If I don’t see you at the event, I’ll see you in Rappelz!

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Cervical cancer, take that! *POW*

So, continuing the fight with cervical cancer, POCC (Power Over Cervical Cancer) will be throwing the biggest pink party in Singapore, at Zouk next saturday!

I can’t wait! It’s going to be a full day of excitement starting with an afternoon bazaar (yes, at Zouk, too), followed by a night of fun, fun partying!

The bazaar with start at 12 pm. POCC ambassadors and celebrities will donate items for sale at the bazaar stalls, so expect to find lots of interesting goodies!

I’m donating a big bundle of stylish, fashionable watches for sale. Come and grab some! Limited edition, only one piece per design! ;)

You don’t just have to be a shopper. You can rent a stall and put up items for sale, too!

[Register for a stall at POCC Pink Bazaar here]

Do it quickly to reserve your space. Yes, this is open for everyone!

The bazaar ends at 6 pm so you’ll have plenty of time for shopping! At 8:30 pm, the real party starts. 1,000 goodie bags are up for grabs at the party!

(Psst! You really want one of those goodies bags because in each bag is an exclusive, limited edition POCC wristlet specially designed by international label Muiik!)

Expect to be entertained by a magic show, a stunning pole fitness performance and a “Fashion Walk” by POCC ambassadors.

Yes, I’m part of that. I can’t give you the details now. Come and see for yourself!

[Grab a ticket for POCC Pink Party here]

You’re highly encouraged to come dressed in pink or teal (POCC official colours) to show your support for the fight against cervical cancer.

I really, really can’t wait to see how it will turn out. Surrounded by all that pink. Such happiness!

Which brings me to a more serious note.

This will be a fun and happening party, yes, but it comes with an earnest message. And it’s not just for the girls.

MEN ARE WELCOME, TOO.

The message is that we can totally prevent cervical cancer from happening to ourselves and our loved ones. This cancer claims the lives of one to two women every five days in Singapore.

That’s like 100 lives a year unnecessarily wasted. WE have the power to reduce this number to 0. We do. By learning about the ways to prevent cervical cancer.

That’s why this is not only for the ladies. Men also have female loved ones to protect, so you can play a part by telling your loved ones about this!

One of the ways to prevent cervical cancer is to receive a vaccine against the HPV virus (which causes the cancer). The recommended age to start being vaccinated is 12 because girls of that age can be infected by the HPV virus.

But it’s okay if you weren’t vaccinated at 12. Females of all ages should consider getting the vaccine. It’s just that the earlier you do it, the earlier you are protected. Don’t wait till it’s too late.

I just got mine!

In response to the POCC call for action, I made Nanny Wen get the vaccine together with me! We decided to go to Karri Family Clinic, the one owned by Dr Leslie Tay from ieatishootipost.sg because we know his clinic offers the vaccination against cervical cancer.

He’s such a kind, friendly doctor, so the first thing we did was to admit our fear of injections.

He said with a cheeky smile, “Well, it can be painful if you want it to be, or it can be painless. Your choice.”

So, I sat down and said, “Of course I want it painless. How?”

He started shaking up the muscles on my shoulder and arm, all the while chatting with me and Nanny Wen.

“First, you have to loosen up the muscles… blah blah.”

And then, while he was still talking, I suddenly felt a quick little prick in my upper arm and it was over.

Dr Tay is cool. He has apparently mastered the art of distracting patients while administering injections so that it’s hardly painful.

So, when it was Nanny Wen’s turn to get the jab, she, too, got surprised by it even though she already knew his trick.

That was very good. We both got our first cervical cancer vaccination without much trauma. It was even a little fun. Haha.

(This is me being a bit scared before it all started.)

We’ll need to get two more jabs, one a month later and another six months after that. Then we’re protected for life! =)

It takes so little to protect yourself from cervical cancer. Seriously. Please help spread this message to protect the women you care for! Don’t forget yourself, too. (More info on cervical cancer here.)

Oops, that was a rather long sidetrack. Let’s get back to talking about the really fun stuff!

Well, the POCC Pink Party’s not till next Saturday. In the meantime, you can get ready for it by getting a spa treatment!

3,000 spa vouchers by Subtle Senses worth $160 each will be given away to the first 3,000 people who pledge their support for the cause!

[Pledge your support and get a spa voucher here]

While you’re at it, do also head over to the POCC website to pledge your support there.

[Pledge your support at POCC website here]

POCC aims to have 20,000 pledges. Please help us reach that figure! You can help by clicking at the Pledge button at the bottom of the page!

Thank you for your support. I hope to see you at the POCC Pink Party!

POCC PINK PARTY will be held at Zouk on Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Bazaar 12 pm – 6 pm
Party 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

And don’t forget the important message. Stay protected!

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I happened to mention to the Goonfather that I was going to blog about this 17-year-old cutie who also happens to be a national swimmer.

Amanda Lim has earned MANY medals for Singapore, I told him.

He asked, “Do you know why swimmers in Singapore are getting better with each generation?”

“Why?” I asked.

“Because our forefathers lived in a large continent with no access to big bodies of water.”

I waited for him to explain what that had to do with anything.

“So, the new generations of Singaporeans have lived on this little island, surrounded by water, all our lives, right? That makes us better swimmers naturally, via evolution.”

HUH?

Sometimes, I can’t tell whether he’s joking or not.

Anyway, back to the subject.

Amanda, who currently studies at Auckland University of Technology, has, to date, already won seven gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes in various games such as the SEA Games and Asian Youth Games.

She was also named the Overall Best Performer in the SEA Age-Group Championships in 2008.

Interestingly, Amanda has childhood asthma to thank for her sporting achievements.

“I was diagnosed with asthma when I was young and my family doctor recommended me to take up swimming to aid in faster recovery,” she explains. “That was when I realised I have an interest in swimming.”

Amanda is now training hard for the Youth Olympic Games, which everyone should know by now will be hosted in Singapore next month.

“Training is really tough. Right now, we are in the midst of a high altitude training camp in Kunming, China, training 13 sessions a week, with each session lasting up to two and a half, or even three, hours.”

Because this is the first ever YOG and there are no precedents to indicate the level of competition to be expected, Amanda has set a goal to beat her own personal best times of 25.38, 56.16 and 2.02.81 for 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle, respectively.

“Hopefully, I will do Singapore proud,” she says, “I feel really honoured and proud to be selected to represent Singapore in such a prestigious meet. Even more, it will be part of a historical event for Singapore.”

What of her plans after the YOG?

“My ultimate dream and aspiration is to qualify for the finals in the Olympic Games one day.”

Lofty dreams for a young girl. I hope to see her competing in the Olympic Games someday, too! For now, though, I’m sure she’ll do her best for YOG and make us proud! =)

Amanda is just one member of an elite team of athletes, coaches and officials that forms our nation’s pride: Team Singapore.

Team Singapore athletes represent our country in major multi-sport games and identified international sports competitions.

Okay, here’s a little known fact about me. I actually harboured dreams of being a national athlete when I was in secondary school. I loved sports and took part in many competitions in school.

Er… but my dreams were short-lived because I didn’t have the dedication to devote all my time to training. Although I did win a few medals in school, I was never good enough to represent my school in inter-school games.

After secondary school, I stopped doing sports and my dream became a thing of the past.

From that standpoint, I can really appreciate the amount of hard work and perseverance our athletes have demonstrated to get to where they are today. Every one of them deserves to be celebrated and admired!

Well, the good news is that, even if we’re not athletes ourselves, we can help Team Singapore. Follow their successes and cheer for them! Subscribe to free SMS alerts for the latest YOG results and updates on Team Singapore!

You can do this at the Team Singapore website. Pick your personal favourite atheletes to support!

The even better news is that there’s something in it for you, too.

Go to SingaporeSports.Sg to wish your favourite athletes or teams well, and stand a chance to win a pair of air tickets to Greece.

It’s very very very easy to take part, especially since you’re already a registered member of SingaporeSports.Sg.

Yes, you ARE a member!

Remember you signed up to vote for me in the Star Sports Blogger competition??

What, you didn’t?!

TSK. =(

Well, the few of you who did (yay!) you have it easy now. Just log in, type a short message, click Submit and you’re done!

Well, okay, it’s easy even if you didn’t sign up the last time to vote for me (huh!). Just spend half a minute to register and you’re almost there!

Here’s the link again: Wish and win air tickets!

So, what did you think of the Goonfather’s theory?

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Want to win S$2,000 cash, a one-year modelling contract with GLOW magazine and a S$300 product hamper? The Watsons You Awards is here again for the third year running!

This isn’t a beauty contest. It’s a celebration of the YOUnique in YOU, so, if you possess a unique or special look, you stand a high chance of winning. There will be eight winners for eight categories, which is even better!

With effort and dedication, I think everyone can enhance their best features and look great. You don’t have to invest in very expensive beauty products. Most of my beauty and skincare products are from Watsons. They’re affordable and effective and you can always find the latest, best-selling products on the shelves.

So, let’s look at the awards categories for this year and how to win them!

Healthy Hair Award

Wanted
Healthy, beautiful tresses that make people ooh and aah.

My Tips
I’ve been using Asience shampoo and conditioner for years and years. I’ve not found any other brands that make my hair feel smoother and silkier. I seldom use the treatment cos I’m happy enough without it, but I guess I could get even better results if I’m just a bit more diligent.

Other than finding the right product for your hair, remember also to sleep and eat well. Fruits and vegetables help much. And don’t wash your hair with too-hot water. Rinse with cold water for extra shine!

To get your hair looking best in photos, I recommend taking your photos in natural sunlight. That’s if you don’t have access to expensive studio lighting and cameras.

Take your photos on a nice, sunny day. The sun will bring out the shine and highlights in your hair naturally! Don’t take photos in dim places and use flash or your hair will look coarse.

Oh, and you don’t need to have long flowy hair to win this category. You can still win if you have a bob cut but your hair looks gorgeous and healthy on you!

Ageless Beauty Award

Wanted
A look that becomes more appealing as the years go by, gaining more serenity, self-assuredness and wisdom.

My Tips
Well, okay, I don’t know about the serenity and wisdom part. I’m too much of a playful rascal to be serene and wise. But what I know is that to age well, it helps to keep your skin in tiptop condition, cos the skin is probably the first thing people see that defines your age.

I started taking Meiji Amino Collagen one year ago, succumbing to the hype. And I must say I’m glad I did. The effect wasn’t immediate for me as it is for some people, apparently. It’s more a slow, gradual process. But I think my skin looks a lot better now than it did a year ago.

The area around my nose used to be quite rough and had to be covered with a lot of makeup. Now I don’t need so much makeup anymore!

With better skin now, I shall have more time to focus on the serenity and wisdom part. LOL.

Flawless Face Award

Wanted
A spotless complexion, clear and bright eyes, plump lips.

My Tips
Get a flawless look with clever use of makeup! I think makeup is very personal. You need to experiment a lot to find something that works for you. Makeup needs to enhance what’s nice on you and hide what isn’t, so a standard technique will not work for everyone.

I believe everyone, not just models and beauty queens, can look good with the right makeup techniques.

I mix and match many makeup brands that you can find in Watsons. Like ZA (foundation), Gransenbon Gran Brush (blusher), Silky Girl (eyeshadow), Fasio (mascara), Maybelline (lipstick), just to name a few. Basically, shopping at Watsons is always fun for me because I can always find the latest cool products!

Anyway, for the perfect look, experimenting is the key. Try makeup tips from magazines and YouTube videos. They will not all work for you. Keep trying till you find something that works best, and then continue experimenting because learning is a lifelong process!

If you’re going for a photo shoot, make sure you’re wearing liquid foundation. It will result in a more glowing complexion. Don’t use compact powders for shoots because these will make your face look pasty and white. If you need to powder your nose to reduce shine, dust loose powder over it very lightly with a large brush.

To bring out your flawless complexion, you want sparkly eyes. I was taking Meiji Cassis-i A50 Eye Assist pills for a while. It’s supposed to relieve tired eyes and reduce dark eye circles. I felt that it made my eyes look brighter and whiter. My eyes used to get reddish from lack of sleep. But I kinda got lazy about popping pills daily so I stopped. I think I should get back to it!

Take your photos under natural light. Face the sun. Your eyes will shine! The above photo was taken facing the sun, which reflects a lot of light onto the iris. No fashion contact lenses used to enhance the eyes! It’s all natural!

As for lips, best lip moisturiser I ever used: Nivea Hydro Care Lip Balm. It keeps the lips moist without greasiness. And you know how some lip balms make your lips feel even dryer after a while? This one doesn’t. I love it!

Polished Perfection Award

Wanted
A look that says confident, smart and positive.

My Tips
Makeup can help to achieve a polished look but wouldn’t it be better to have a natural polished look via good skin?

To get good skin, it’s very important to find the right skincare product. For me, I like to switch brands every year or so because new brands seem to refresh my skin.

I used Avène for quite a while when I was plagued with pimples and sensitive skin that often broke in rashes. Avène, being suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, helped keep my problems under control.

Last year, all those problems suddenly went away (maybe it was Meiji collagen that helped?) and I found that I needed a new brand to correct other problems (like uneven skin tone).

So I tried an expensive brand from one of those shopping mall cosmetic counters and little bumps started growing on my skin, which was very worrying.

Then, one day, I was shopping at Watsons and chanced upon the L’Oréal White Perfect range. There was a promotion and the display attracted me so I decided to give it a try. And, holy macaroni, it worked so well I couldn’t believe it.

Within a week, all the bumps cleared out and my skin suddenly became smoother and more radiant. My cheeks started glowing. And the dull patches that made me look like a zombie evened out. The eye gel in the same range also managed to reduce my dark eye circles even better than the $200 eye cream I was using before. It was quite amazing.

Sporty Physique Award

Wanted
A taut and toned body. Muscles, maybe?

My tips
The only thing I can say about this category is EXERCISE. It’s a no-brainer, really? Go running or swimming. Go to the gym. Pick up a sport. There are many ways to get a sporty physique so you can choose something you’ll enjoy doing.

If starting a routine is the problem, find a friend and set a date. It’ll be harder to beg laziness and pull out at the last minute when you have a friend expecting you to show up. Unless you have no conscience, in which case you’re a worm.

When submitting a photo for this category, maybe try striking a sporty pose rather than stand there like a wooden pole, know what I mean?

Of course, this is all subjective. The best advice I can give is take lots of photos and get a bunch of friends to help you choose the one that best brings out the sportiness in you!

V-Face Award

Wanted
A face with a pleasing, symmetrical V aspect.

My tips
There’s this product range called the Bio-essence V Face Skincare Series which is supposed to help women achieve a firmer jawline and perkier chin. I haven’t tried it myself so I don’t know how it works.

What I know about V faces is that when you smile, your chin becomes sharper. LOL. And if you tilt your face a certain angle, the V becomes more pronounced. So, if you want to submit for this category, try taking photos with all kinds of angles and smiles, and see which one gives you the best V!

Sunny Smiles Award

Wanted
A contagious smile

My tips
People with straight and white teeth have the best smiles! Well, braces help, but it’s a pretty dramatic, long-term treatment. I don’t have very straight teeth but I can’t be bothered to wear braces. Yet. Maybe one day I will.

In the meantime, easier to care for teeth daily with the right toothpaste and toothbrush!

I like using Colgate and changing “flavours” all the time so there’s variety in my brushing routine. And I use an electric toothbrush, which I feel cleans teeth more effectively without harming the enamel (cos people tend to brush too hard with regular toothbrushes). Watsons has affordable Oral B electric toothbrushes that are good to use!

Oh, and floss daily, too. Besides keeping teeth healthy, it also helps with bad breath. Really! I love Oral B Satin Floss. It glides between teeth very smoothly!

Friendly Face (Male) Award

Wanted
A face that warms the room, a smile that breaks the ice with a twinkle in the eye.

My tips
When I think of male friendly faces, I always think of Brad Pitt first because he’s got the friendliest smile, ever. But you don’t have to be Brad Pitt to win this category.

I think what the organisers are looking for is a well-groomed face that shows care in appearance. Then, after that, a nice, warm smile that reaches the eyes. This can be achieved by practising the look in front of a mirror until you find the perfect friendly look!

Try thinking of things or people that make you happy. Your face will light up in a smile naturally and that’s when the photo should be snapped!

Remember to groom. Shave or trim your facial hair and slap on some styling products to neaten the, um, hair on your head. If you’re not a model/actor and don’t use makeup, at least blot your face so you don’t look like an oil rig disaster.

I actually use Gatsby Oil Clear Sheet myself. It’s supposedly made for men but I like it cos it’s very absorbant and doesn’t feel oily in the hand after using.

Well, I think this contest is pretty cool. Anyone has a chance to win if they know how to accentuate specific features that stand out in them. It’s all about individuality and expression, really.

You can submit your photos at the Watsons You Awards website now. No purchase necessary!

If you don’t feel ready yet, there’s still a month to go for you to prepare yourself. The closing date is June 20, 2010. So, get to working! $2,000 and a modelling contract and product hamper are at stake!

Let’s all see how YOUnique you can be, eh?