The big move happened. 

It's actually my first official day here, having landed yesterday and running around to get the essentials ready. From getting my shampoos to my skincare and unpacking my ridiculously overweight luggage - I can now say I've made it.

I also got back to the arms of my other half. 

When 2019 first started, I don't think either of us expected to make such a huge decision in our life. We've discussed about moving aboard, that's for sure but we didn't put Europe into our list at all. Perhaps Singapore or maybe Hong Kong because they were close enough to our family and friends, but it looks like fate had other ideas for us. And now here we are. We made it. We made it to surviving the long distance relationship, we made it to a little studio we now both rent and will call home, and we're making it to living together for good this time. It's not just another holiday, this is going to be us now. 

The ones I left behind. 

So am I excited? Definitely. Am I happy? Absolutely. But am I sad to have left my old ones behind while I venture into the unknown? Obviously. I think having been the most sheltered and protected at home after 27 years, the feeling of saying goodbye to my parents became the toughest to bear throughout the move. Of course, it hurt leaving my friends behind but there were the people who were there through thick and thin. Through the times I cried, through the times I was happy, and still stuck around through the times I made them angry. These were my old ones and if anything - I'd love for them to someday come over to the other side of the world to be with me. Just because. 

But onward to new adventures. Onward to greener pastures. Onward to the things that fate has in store for me. And onward...to the Asian in Amsterdam.

I mean seriously, who could breathe in this haze?

A PSA from our friends at Neutrogena® on what's PM2.5!

Enter your face's new best friend!

That's right - the very trick is to clean your face twice a day with a cleanser that can help take away all these pollutants in the air, while retaining the natural moisture of your skin. That's why Neutrogena now has the Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser, the 1st pure glycerin-based foaming cleanser that is clinically-proven to remove 99.99% of dirt and impurities from deep within your skin. Featuring a non-drying oil control formula, the Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser creates a rich and ultra-creamy lather that reaches deep into our pores.  

Ms Wong Vai Chi, Head of Marketing & Promotions from Guardian Malaysia speaking at the launch.

"139 brands will be vying for 73 category awards this year, and because the votes are from our customers, it gives brand owners an unbiased evaluation of where their brand stands," said Ms Wong Vai Chi, Head of Marketing and Promotions, Guardian Malaysia. To make the voting experience just that much more rewarding to their customers, Guardian Malaysia also launched the Most Voted Brands (MVB) Hunt for shoppers nationwide! With 68 mega prizes totalling RM40,000 in Guardian vouchers, the MVB Hunt is a treasure hunt you simply can't miss!

To join the hunt, simply follow these simple steps: 

Log onto mvb19.guardian.com.my or scan the QR code at Guardian stores. Sign up if this is your first time joining the hunt, or login if you're a returning treasure hunter.

Click on the dot when you're prompted to. I'm already on level 2 - so you best keep up! 

Look for the colour coded QR code to scan in any of your nearest Guardian stores! You can even ask for a hint to ease your hunt.

Here's how the QR code would look like in stores.

Once you've scanned the right colour code, you'll get to vote for your favourite brands through a simple survey. You'll also be rewarded with a discount voucher after, so the more you vote the more vouchers you get!

Get more chances to unlock more vouchers when you purchase a minimum of RM10 worth of  your favourite products from Guardian Malaysia and upload your receipt! Be sure to keep the original receipt in case you're one of the lucky Mega Prize winners!

And you're done! The MVB hunt is open to all Malaysians aged 18 and above, and can will commence from now until the 29th of September 2019. So don't wait no more - head onto your nearest Guardian Malaysia and hunt down your favourite brands today! For more information and the check on the term and conditions of this exciting contest, be sure to visit www.mvb19.guardian.com.my/#/term. Happy hunting!

And beep beep beep come these scrumptious meals on wheels! 

That's right - foodpanda, the on-demand international food delivery service has partnered with OLDTOWN White coffee to bring us Malaysians a premium delivery menu now fondly known as the OLDTOWN 2GO menu. This exclusive foodpanda delivery-only menu boasts dishes that not are not only comforting on a hungry day, but is also flavor-fully local with choice ingredients. 

Mr Sayantan Das, Managing Director of foodpanda Malaysia and Mr Clarence Leon D'Silva, Director of Kopitiam Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. 

Speaking at the launch of this exclusive OLDTOWN 2GO menu, Mr Clarence Leon D'Silva, Director of Kopitiam Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd. explained that OLDTOWN White Coffee, Malaysia's largest kopitiam chain will soon be empasizing on the delivery segment to keep up with the growing demands of a busy Malaysian's lifestyle.

To this, Mr Sayantan Das, Managing Director of foodpanda has also agreed that foodpanda aims to have these deliciously piping hot meals right to your doorstep in under 30 minutes. "This exclusive partnership is just one of the ways foodpanda continues to bring the enjoyment of food to more Malaysians," he says.

An OLDTOWN 2GO exclusive: Oriental BBQ Chicken Wholemeal Sandwich

Here's a sneak peek of OLDTOWN 2GO menu that's available only on foodpanda you can expect so there's always something for everyone who's hungry: 

All noodle dishes will be served with premium big juicy prawns, chunky chicken meat, and a delectable broth, while the rice selections are accompanied with a variety of sides including a sunny side-up egg, fresh tomatoes, Asian slaw, curry potatoes, and sambal. Finally, the sandwiches and rolls are available in sizeable portions with premium cut fries to ensure you'll have a satisfying and filling meal regardless the time of day. 

And to make this partnership that much sweeter, Malaysians can now enjoy a FREE delivery and 10% OFF on foodpanda when ordering from the OLDTOWN 2GO menu from now until the 16th of September 2019. So what are you waiting for? Get the foodpanda app now, make your OLDTOWN 2GO order, pick out what you'll watch on Netflix, and simply wait for a good meal time ahead! 

*Note: OLDTOWN 2GO is currently available only in Klang Valley.