Issue 10: 16 - 29 August 2013

MCI (P) 141/03/2013
Issue 10: 16 - 29 August 2013
Trend-friendly
Jurong Point
Trends may come and go, but
Jurong Point is always quick to
embrace the very latest!
HAIR THAT TURNS HEADS
A quick foray into Jurong Point reveals so
many amazing hair salons such as Storm
Hair by Monsoon, #03-06D JP1, Twister by
Monsoon, #03-24/25 JP2, Sandstorm Hair
Spa & Colour Bar, #02-49 JP1, Jean Yip
Hub, #02-16/17 JP1 and Kimage, #03-31
JP2. We asked Kimage on the latest trend for
ladies’ locks, and they told us it’s the Ombre
Count
WIN!
the
and
Look for this little icon
in
our pages and count the number
of times it appears, excluding
this panel. Flash this page at our
Customer
Service Counter,
JP1, Level 1 (near
Cotton On), say the
correct answer, and
receive a stylish Felt
Envelope Clutch.
*Subject to availability and limited to
one redemption per reader.
Highlights technique together with an
Airwave perm (pictured).
Ombre highlights is a sizzling hot hair
trend right now, and is great news for ladies
who don’t want to be constantly getting
their roots ‘touched up’. Hair is coloured
darker near the roots and lighter towards
ends, such as a chestnut brown fading
into caramel blonde. Coupled with
the beautiful curls of Kimage’s
Airwave perm, it’s a look that
will definitely turn heads.
MODERN MOONCAKE
INTERPRETATION
On the delectable topic
of food trends, we were
absolutely tantalised
by the truly modern
mooncakes on offer at
Bakerzin, #03-58/59
JP2.
Sweet Pleasure
Snow Skin is a miniature
version of Bakerzin’s
popular and bestselling Sweet
Pleasure cake.
Blanketed in
a delicate
coat of
Sweet Pleasure
Snow Skin
mooncakes
from Bakerzin,
#03-58/59 JP2
fine cocoa powder, Sweet Pleasure Snow
Skin features decadent layers of Valrhona
chocolate with a myriad of textures to tease
the palate.
TECHNO-BUFFS’ DREAM
Jurong Point is a technologylover’s paradise. Our tech
tenants, Challenger at
#B1-94/95/96 JP2,
CyberActive at #B115 JP2, Digital Style at
#B1-92/93 JP2, iKnow
at #02-K4 JP1, Mega
Multimedia at
#B1-13 JP2 and
nübox at #B1-90/91
JP2, bring us the
most advanced
gadgetry at great
prices.
We
popped
into nübox
and were
Ombre Highlights and Airwave perm by Kimage, #03-31 JP2
mesmerised by the very latest Surface Pro
Tablet. A laptop in tablet form, it brings
together the best of Microsoft in one
awesome new device.
Also, check out the Huawei E5776
Cat 4 LTE Mobile Wifi, $338 at nübox.
It’s a neat little mini router that supports
download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, and
can handle up to ten WiFi users or devices
simultaneously.
Come by Jurong Point and you’re sure
to be riveted by all the most on-trend retail
excitement in town!
Pro Tablet, from $1,198, from nübox,
#B1-90/91 JP2
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1. A stolen glance.
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Fash Peeps
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STYLE UP,
SMILE &
WIN!
Before
Joe ’n’ Jane
She said:
“I love the
way the gentle
waves frame
my face!”
This ‘Rose’ was pretty much
a normal garden variety
specimen until we transformed
her with a little pro makeup,
hair styling and grooming.
Look how she blossomed!
Multi-coloured Printed
Dress, $69.90, from Sense,
#01-62 JP1
Candy-coloured Necklace,
$23.90, from Chamelon,
#03-06/06A JP1
Orange Leopard Print Heels,
$41.90, from Heatwave,
#02-52 JP1
After
Tan Handbag with Bag
Charm, $75.90, from
Charles & Keith,
#02-02/03/04 JP1
This is the last of our
‘Joe ‘n’ Jane’ columns in JPeeps.
Thanks to all those self-effacing
‘Plain Janes’ and ‘Average Joes’ who
joined in the fun. We hope your selfesteem and grooming skills have
skyrocketed. Remember – beauty
is all in the presentation!
We said:
“We love
the riot of
colour in
Rose’s dress,
necklace and
shoes!”
Look out for an exciting new
regular ‘Fash Peeps’ section in
Issue 11 of JPeeps!
Makeup by LANEIGE, #01-59/79/80 JP2
Hair by Jantzen, #02-19 JP1
Styling by Verna Tan
Zoom In On…
Clutches
Stylo Smilo
We looked, we saw, we liked! There’s no
doubt about it – Jurong Point shoppers are
getting dressier, trendier, smarter. Take
stylish student Atikah, who caught our eye
in her simple ensemble enlivened by a hot
pink shoulder bag.
This pretty girl walked extra tall in her crazy white
platform heels. Her legs looked extra-long in a flirty yellow
mini skirt, and her eyes looked extra-big under those silky
bangs. Congrats, Atikah, you won yourself a little ‘extra’ in
the form of a $50 John Little voucher.
Keep looking good, dear shoppers, and we’ll keep
looking out for you!
Is it a purse? No! Is it a folio?
No! Is it a handbag? No! It’s
a clutch, of course. Check out
these cute clutches from
Jurong Point!
2
1
4
3
6
5
1 Crocodile Clutch Bag, $999, from Ray, #03-131 JP2
2 Stingray Clutch Baf, $299, from Ray, #03-131 JP2
3
Lime Clutch, $19.90, from De Elegances, #03-81/82 JP2
4 Red & White Clutch Bag, $49.90, from Mitju, #03-16 JP2
5 Black Clutch Bag, $49.90, from Purpur, #03-62 JP2
6 Orange Clutch Bag, $39.90, from Perllini & Mel, #01-48/49 JP2
New Peeps
Race into PrimaDéli
for a Turbo Cake!
PrimaDéli has just launched a new series
of cartoon cakes based on DreamWorks’
latest action stars, Turbo and friends!
Turbo fans can choose from six specially designed cakes
featuring Turbo solo, or Turbo and his trusty companions
– Chet, White Shadow,
Whiplash and Smoove
Move. Further
customisation is not
only possible but
welcomed. Choose
from vanilla or
chocolate sponge
cake, and one of 11
delicious fillings
ranging from
strawberry to D24
Durian, dark cherry
to truffle!
Reminiscent of local favourite, butter
cereal prawns, Long John Silver’s has
just launched its delicious Crispy Cereal
Platter, brimming with tender chicken, fish,
two succulent prawns and golden fries.
These fond familiar flavours, with a twist, are best
enjoyed when paired with the refreshingly different
beverage: Sjora Mango Peach with a splash of
Cucumber flavour.
Be among the first
to try this novel new
offering from Long
John Silver’s today!
Our new section, New Peeps, is a showcase
of everything new at Jurong Point. Be it
food, beauty, tech, homewares or fashion,
we all need a little newness in our lives.
Like what you see? Try it out or try it on!
Pamper Your Skin with
Dr.G TOTAL ACTIVE
Line at SaSa
Beautiful Things
Abound at
Gorgeous Gorgeous
A total skincare regime, the TOTAL
ACTIVE Line employs the step-bystep system of 5-Active Complex
to combat the signs of ageing and
prevent damage from environmental
factors. Regular usage delivers the
five coveted benefits of smoothing,
purifying, brightening, moisturising
and lifting. It’s everything you could
want for your skin, in one highly
effective product series.
Gorgeous Gorgeous is not only a new store at Jurong
Point, but a new brand in town. Its debut collection, the
Korean Collection, is inspired by the timeless elegance of
old-school Hollywood stars such as Audrey Hepburn and
Grace Kelly. Spanning corporate wear, casual wear and
evening wear, its clothes are perfect for the boardroom or
an elegant afternoon tea.
Extreme attention to detail is evident in the gorgeous
laces and trims, immaculate cuts and premium imported
fabrics. The jackets, skirts and dresses range from
fabulously feminine to elegantly simple. There truly is
something for every discerning woman, from
the young to the mature.
Prices are extremely affordable in
view of the ultra-premium quality and
luxe fabrics and finishes. Corporate
wear starts from $129 for
blouses and skirts; casual wear
starts from $69 for a top. Go
get ‘gorgeous gorgeous’ at
Gorgeous Gorgeous!
Exclusive to SaSa, Dr.G TOTAL ACTIVE
Line is the latest product range from
Dr.G, the respected cosmeceutical brand
from Korea, developed by doctors,
dermatologists, nurses and aestheticians.
Turbo Cakes from PrimaDéli, #B1-23 JP1
Get Hooked on the
Crispy Cereal Platter
at Long John Silver’s
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Dr.G TOTAL ACTIVE Line from SaSa,
#01-16 JP1
Popeyes Pulls the
Crowds at Jurong Point
A new branch of the famous Louisianastyle fried chicken kitchen has opened at
Jurong Point. The lunch and dinnertime
crowds confirm that Singaporeans can’t get
enough of Popeyes’ mouthwatering ‘slowcooked fast food’.
Are you are a chicken lover, or a seafood fan? If you
like both, all the better. Popeyes solves your delicious
dilemmas with Chicken/Seafood Combos that combine
the most succulent, deepfried chicken with the finest
harvest from the sea. Not
to forget those irresistible
sides of corn, Cajun fries,
mashed potato with gravy,
coleslaw and biscuits. Pop
in to Popeyes to sate those
hunger pangs now!
There’s a new ladies’ boutique at Jurong
Point, and its clothes are so exquisite in
every detail that ‘gorgeous’ doesn’t do
them justice. Perhaps that’s why it’s called
‘Gorgeous Gorgeous’!
Gorgeous Gorgeous, #02-30 JP1
$10
Voucher
Valid till: 30th September 2013
Redeemable at: JOOP Jurong Point #01-61 JP2
Crispy Cereal Platter Meal, served with Crispy Fries and a regular
Sjora Mango Peach with a splash of Cucumber drink, $6.90 from
Long John Silver’s, #B1-56 JP2
Popeyes, #03-48 JP2
Terms and Conditions:
• Redeemable on regular price apparels only.
• Not valid with member discount, promotions and sale items.
• Multiple vouchers are not allowed to be used in a single receipt.
Beauty Peeps
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Pro Peeps
Fancy
Fingertips
Look-at-me nails are within easy reach
with a bottle of glitter nail polish or two.
Go forth and sparkle!
How to Attain the Korean Flawless,
Glowing Look with THEFACESHOP
JPeeps had the privilege of capturing the achievement of a flawless, glowing Korean look
by THEFACESHOP makeup trainer Cariscia Teo on T.O.P Girl 2013 Sheena Phua, step by
step! You can also get that dewy-skinned and sweet Korean look with this practical guide
and products all available at THEFACESHOP, #01-48/87/88 JP2.
Step 1
Use the Air Fitting CC Puff
with Face It Aura Color
Control Cream, $49.90, to
achieve stronger adherence
to the skin for a radiant
skin effect.
Step 2
Apply Face It Radiance Loose
Powder, $31.90, evenly onto face.
Step 3
Create a gently
curved arch with
Lovely Me:ex
Design My
Eyebrow, $9.90.
Ottie Nail Polish in
Oriental Sparkle,
$3.90 from Beauty
Language, #B1-44
JP2
Apply Lovely
Me:ex You &
Eyes 12 Baby Pink
Eyeshadow, $8.90, a
shimmery pink shadow
colour over eyelid as the
eye base.
Step 9
Apply Lovely
Me:ex You & Face 07
Pink Peach Blusher,
$10.90, slightly higher
over apple of cheeks to
create a lifting effect.
Step 6
After applying the
base colour, apply
Lovely Me:ex You & Eyes
04 Brownie Eyeshadow,
$8.90, over eyelids to
create a gradual intense
focal point on the eyes.
Step 10
Apply Face It 03 Artist
Touch Lipstick 0R202
Moisture on the centre
of lips.
Step 7
Draw a fine line at
the root of the lashes
with Face It Extreme
Brush Pen Eyeliner,
$20.90, to create a
defined eye shape.
Step 11
Apply Lovely Me:ex
Volume My Lips 02 Milky
Pink Gloss, $7.90, over
lips to create a gradation
lip colour effect.
Step 4
Draw Lovely Me:ex
Make Me Star Waterproof
Gel Liner in 07 Peach
Shower, $11.90, over
eyelids and blend it out
with the rubber sponge
applicator.
Step 8
Apply generous
coats of Face It
Maxx Eye Mascara
03 Plus Long Lash,
$35.90, to achieve
lengthening effect
on lashes.
I’ve kept my
brows shorter and
thicker as I feel this
accentuates Asian
features very well. For
Asians, the shorter,
thicker brows give
that typical
Korean
look.
Sheena Phua, THEFACESHOP’S
T.O.P Girl 2013
Glittery Blue Nail
Polish, $3.90 from
May Fashion,
#03-72 JP2
Orange Stone
Crystal Nail
Polish, $9.90
from MISSHA,
#B1-36A JP1
Sasatinnie Fantasy Mini
Nail Polish, $2.50 for 2
from SaSa, #01-16 JP1
Step 5
OPI Nail Polish in
Divine Swine, $16
from SaSa, #01-16
JP1
Pink Prism Heart
Shape Nail Polish,
$6.90 from Etude
House, #01-57/58
JP2
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Food Peeps
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Lunchtime Rewards!
Now till 30 August 2013
Spend a minimum of $50* in 2-combined same-day receipts from any of our
F&B outlets to redeem a $5 Jurong Point Gift Voucher!
*Terms and Conditions
• Promotion is valid for receipts/purchases made from Mondays – Fridays
(excluding Public Holidays), between 12pm and 2pm only
• Redemption is only available at our Customer Service Counter located
at JP2, Level 3
• Limited to the first 180 shoppers only
• The last redemption will be at 7pm
Real Peeps’
Review
Did you know?
Pamela Likes to Get Fresh
Play Kitchen is
co-owned by M
ediacorp Artiste
Ben Yeo!
This girl loves Japanese and
Italian dishes for their fresh
ingredients and ‘clean’ flavours.
Ying Has a Thing
for
Cantonese
Her mum’s Cantones
e,
raised on home-cook so she’s been
ed soups. She
loves soupy dishes
such as her all-tim
e
fave, sliced fish noo
dles.
rl
Kim, The Spice Gisoned and
A lover of highly sea Korean.
ves
spicy food, Kim cra
SMOKED DUCK BREAST PENNE WITH FRESH VEG
IN THAI SAUCE
Say It In Three…
“A sweet aftertaste” Pamela
“Tender, tasteful, balanced” Ying
“Not so sinful” Kim
The Full Mouthful…
The Place: Play Kitchen, #03-42 Stall 16, Kopitiam Food
Court JP1
The Dishes and Prices:
Smoked Duck Breast Penne with Fresh Veg in Thai Sauce,
$7.90
Suckling Chicken Steak with Aglio Olio Spaghetti, $8.90
Special Hei-bee Clams Spaghetti in Asian Flavours, $7.90
“The duck is garlicky but tinged with a slight sweetness. It gives a very
summer feel, like drinking a mojito at the beach!” Pamela
SUCKLING CHICKEN STEAK WITH AGLIO OLIO
SPAGHETTI IN THAI SAUCE
... like drinking a mojito at the beach!
Say It In Three…
“Quintessentially Asian flavours” Pamela
“I like it because there are lots of veggies. It’s very hard to find veggies in
western dishes. They tend to be all carbs or meat.” Ying
“Very well marinated” Ying
“You feel quite healthy after eating this dish. It’s not too oily and not too
heavy.” Kim
“Delicious succulent chicken.” Kim
The Full Mouthful…
SPECIAL HEI-BEE CLAMS SPAGHETTI IN
ASIAN FLAVOURS Sa
“It has that Chinese barbecued taste, a little like char siew. And the sauce
is bursting with robust flavours!” Pamela
Say It In Three…
“I’ve always been an aglio olio fan. This one is a little bit different…
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s a tinge of spiciness that is
distinctly Asian.” Ying
“It’s strangely addictive” Pamela
“Aromatic and fresh” Ying
“This is a great example of fusion food. It’s a good mix of chilli and garlic
and neither overwhelms the other. The spaghetti is a bit softer than the al
dente style you find in Italian restaurants.” Kim
“Interesting ingredient mix” Kim
The Full Mouthful…
It smells like Chinese New Year!
“It smells like Chinese New Year! And it tastes like prawn rolls in noodle form!” Pamela
This is a great example of fusion food.
“I don’t usually like hei-bee – it’s a kind of ’love it or hate it’ taste. But surprisingly, I quite enjoyed this dish. I think it would be
a good introduction to western food for older Chinese, as the flavours taste very familiar.” Ying
“It’s best when eaten immediately upon serving, when the hei-bee is still crispy.” Kim
Zoom In On… Chocolate
Glorious chocolate is different things to different folks.
Some of us are addicts, some are connoisseurs, some
are even health buffs (at least when it comes to the
antioxidant-rich dark chocolate). Enjoy!
Sticky Chewy Chocolate,
$10.50 from Swensen’s Cafe
Restaurant, #B1-64 JP2
Valrhona Divine (standard) $30,
from PrimaDéli, #B1-23 JP1
All Chocolate Cake, $32 (600g) from
Awfully Chocolate, # B1-79 JP2
Choco Packets, $3.30 for 100g from
Sophisca, #B1-80/81/82 JP2
Fazer Geisha Dark Chocolate
(295g), $17.70 from The Cocoa
Trees, #B1-32 JP2
Almond Bar, $5.80
from Andersen’s of
Denmark Ice Cream,
#02-K6 JP1
Mini Chocolate Fondue including bag of
chocolate buttons (not pictured), $24.30 from
Sophisca, #B1-80/81/82 JP2
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Home &
Tech Peeps
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Tra-la-la
Trinkets
Spend joyful moments with some lovely
musical ornaments. They strike the
sweetest notes with young and old!
Animation
Decoration
Infuse your style with smiles with our
cartoon-inspired selection from Jurong Point.
Disney Chopsticks
Cover, $2.95 from
Mini Toons,
#B1-23 JP2
Doraemon Flask, $36.90 from
Japan Home, #B1-39 JP1
Snow Globe, $15.95 from
Young Generation,
#B1-21 JP2
Waterball, $69 from
Precious Thots, #03-02 JP1
Garfield Travel Neck
Pillow, $14.90 from
Popular, #B1-41 JP1
Musical Ornament,
$24.90 from Ideas
#B1-31 JP2
Inc.,
Plastic Fan, $2.90 from Art
#B1-74 JP2
Rilakkuma
Musical Toy,
$22.90 from
White Piano, $48.30 from
Sophisca, #B1-80/81/82 JP2
10 Trends
in Interior
Design
Hit the list and turn your nest into the best
in the neighbourhood!
Striped Table Mat,
$3.50 from V.HIVE,
#B1-78 JP2
Japan Home,
#B1-39 JP1
1. Upcycling,, or the ‘re-purposing’ of old objects
and transforming them into something totally new,
is bigger than ever. Think of a vintage suitcase
turned into a coffee table, or a hat tuned into a
lampshade!
2. Green walls, aka vertical gardens, bring the
outdoors in.
3. Knitted items such as throws and tea cosies
bring back sweet memories of days at granny’s
house. There’s nothing like it for some homespun
charm!
4. Typographical touches and twists defy the old
saying ‘If only these walls could talk…’. They
can, when they’re covered in metal and wooden
letters spelling everything from ‘HOME’ to ‘EAT’
to ‘LOL’!
5. Stripes are everywhere from sofas to blinds.
They never really went out of fashion.
Luxury Jewellery Chest, $31.10
from Popular, #B1-41 JP1
Box,
Mickey Mouse Pencil Case, $9.25
from Unimax, #B1-12 JP2
6. Tribal touches
touches, from animal prints to wooden masks,
bring a touch of exotica to suburbia.
7. Retro prints with murky colours bring back
memories of mid-century grooviness.
8. Grouped mirrors create an interesting play of light
and the illusion of extra space.
timber on everything from cabinets
9. Whitewashed timber,
to floors, is prolonging that sense of ‘summer at the
beach house’. Everybody’s ‘lightening up’!
materials such as wood, stone and even
10. Natural materials,
seashells, are bringing a sense of honesty and an
unfussy rawness into trendy homes.
Seashell Decor Item, $16.90 from Exim Arts,
#B1-77A JP2
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Community
Peeps
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A Helping Hand
For the Elderly
Development, Youth and Sport) and the National Council of
Social Services.
Mr Wong Lit Shoon, Director of SAGE Counselling
Thanks to the Seniors Helpline at SAGE
Counselling Centre, located at #06-04 JP1,
our older citizens always have someone
they can turn to in times of need. We spoke
to Mr Wong Lit Shoon, Director of SAGE
Counselling, and kind volunteers Mary and
Abigail, to find out more about how SAGE
Counselling is helping Singaporeans age
gracefully and happily.
THE EVOLUTION OF SAGE
SAGE, the parent organisation of SAGE Counselling, is
36 years old this year. This wonderful organisation can be
traced all the way back to 1977 when a group of good-hearted
professionals, led by Dr Lim Chan Yong and former MP Mr
Chan Chee Seng, formed an organisation called Singapore
Action Group for Elders (SAGE) to look into the social,
recreational and employment issues for older people.
Lit Shoon explained that, since 1991, SAGE Counselling
has been fully funded by the Ministry of Social and
Family Development (formerly Ministry of Community
have a high tolerance level for pain, suffering and loss due to
the trials and tribulations they have already endured. Problems
that would faze and topple their younger counterparts pale in
comparison to what they have encountered and survived.
“Many older people will actually say they have no
problems, but actually they are facing many invisible or
potential problems. Many of them have already faced all
kinds of losses in their lives, so minor problems are nothing
to them,” explained Lit Shoon. “It’s not so much of denial as
resistance. Often, we have to help them identify and address
their problems. It can take some time,” he added, with an air
of infinite patience.
“A lot of my callers are very, very lonely,” said Mary, a
volunteer of 20 years. “And as the years go by, I realise that
many of them feel more at ease talking to an older person,”
she added, declining to reveal her exact age.
VOLUNTEERING, A SERIOUS COMMITMENT
At SAGE Counselling, volunteering is not taken lightly. All
volunteers undergo comprehensive basic training lasting three
months.
Mary and Abigail each regularly man the helpline once
a week in 4-hour shifts. On listening to these very good
listeners, we realised that each brought different strengths
to the table – or rather, the telephone. Mary, we dubbed ‘the
sympathetic ear’ whereas Abigail we dubbed ‘the networker’.
While Mary brings her vast experience to her ‘job’ of
providing solace and advice to her clients, often simply being
that ‘someone to talk to’ that her lonely clients crave, Abigail
is an energetic connector of people to resources.
“Since joining the Helpline, I’ve learned that there are a lot
of avenues to help the poor and the elderly. We are not alone
in this world when we face problems. As volunteers, we are
equipped with a vast pool of data and information with which
to help our callers,” said Abigail.
This pool of data enables the volunteers to refer their
clients to organisations where they can seek free legal
assistance, medical care and social workers. Housecleaning
services are also available for a nominal fee to low-income
elderly through NTUC Eldercare and St Luke’s Eldercare.
VOLUNTEERING, A SERIOUS COMMITMENT
When we asked Lit Shoon to describe a client whom SAGE
COUNSELLING AND CORE SERVICES
Counselling had successfully helped, he cited a challenging
Aside from the Seniors Helpline, SAGE Counselling Centre
case of his own. The lady in question is about 78 years old,
offers face-to-face counselling sessions in groups and for
and was introduced to the Centre by her daughter. It was
individuals. About 70% of the Centre’s clients are in fact seen
the daughter, ironically, who was seeking help
at home.
for her own depression, stemming from the
The Centre also conducts Art Therapy and
“Since joining the
housebound life she was reduced to by caring for
Expressive Therapy sessions, for small groups
Helpline, I’ve learned
her mother.
of older people in daycare centres, nursing
that there are a lot of
Lit Shoon and his team helped the mother
homes and at NTUC Eldercare. Lit Shoon
avenues to help the poor
source
financial assistance from her local
shared that group sessions were often more
and the elderly. We are not
Community
Development Council, as well as
fruitful than individual sessions.
alone in this world when
linked
her
up
with a befriending service. The
“The outcome in group sessions, for
we face problems. ”
happy
outcome:
the daughter has reclaimed
older people who may be shy to speak up, is
her
personal
freedom
and restored the motheractually much better. When we get the whole
daughter
relationship
to
the point that she pays
group to share their problems, the individuals realise that they
her
mother
regular
visits,
and
the
mother
no longer depends on
are not alone. They don’t have to say much because the other
her
daughter
for
fi
nancial
assistance.
members can say it for them,” he shared.
We learned from Lit Shoon, Mary and Abigail that ageing
In addition to counselling services and therapy sessions,
well
requires adopting a positive attitude, surrounding yourself
SAGE Counselling also regularly conducts free Public
with
friends, keeping yourself busy and, when all else fails, a
Education Talks on topics of interest to the elderly and their
call
to
the Seniors Helpline: 1800 555 5555.
caregivers.
CHALLENGES OF THE ELDERLY
We asked Lit Shoon, Mary and Abigail about the common
problems faced by the elderly. In fact, they are numerous and
complex, compounded by the fact that many older people
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Wise Peeps
Issue 10: 16 - 29 August 2013 JPeeps P11
Welcome to our second installment of Wise Peeps. As the saying goes, problems shared are problems halved. Soak up the kind words of
wisdom from experienced counsellors from Youth Centre (Jurong), operated by Singapore Children’s Society, and YAH! Community College,
a tenant in our Community Hub on Level 6 of JP1.
For the Young
For the Elderly
Dear Counsellor,
Dear Counsellor,
I am a 17-year-old boy. I have liked a girl for quite some time and I thought that
I liked her a lot. But another girl appeared on the scene and my heart started
to sway. Now I have also developed feelings for this new girl. What should I do?
Should I choose the new girl instead? Help!
I am 58 years old and have not been sleeping well for the past few nights. I keep
tossing and turning on my bed, and have trouble falling asleep worrying about my
work and finances. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I can’t fall back to
sleep. Often, I wake up feeling more tired, not refreshed, and am excessively tired
during the day. What might be the causes of my sleepless nights? How many hours
should a senior sleep? Am I having insomnia? How can I get a good night’s sleep?
Torn
Sleepless Oldman
Dear Torn,
Dear Sleepless Oldman,
Thank you for sharing. First, I would like you to know that there is a difference between
liking someone and loving someone. In our lives, we will experience a lot of crushes
that will make our hearts beat faster. It is important to then distinguish between having
a crush on someone and loving someone.
You’re certainly not alone if you’re suffering
from symptoms of insomnia. Regardless of age,
doctors estimate 10 to 30 per cent of the population here have
insomnia. The Singapore Sleep Society surveyed nearly 400
junior college students and found that 97 per cent feel drowsy during class and three
in 10 drink caffeinated beverages to stay awake during the day.
There is no definite answer as to whom you should choose as you must make the
decision yourself. Some people may advise you to go for the new girl, and say
that falling for her means that you actually do not like the previous girl that much.
However, I think it is very important for you to ask yourself what it is that you actually
want. I think that before you decide to get into a relationship with a girl, you should
understand yourself better first, which means knowing what kind of girl you are
looking for and whether are you willing to
commit to a relationship. The key to a
successful relationship is commitment.
Commitment will imply that you should
be faithful to one girl, both physically
and emotionally.
Often, sleep problems are related to mood problems. Ask yourself if you have been
experiencing mood swings, or frequent feelings of irritability. Sleep usually gets better
when the stress or anxiety goes away. Try talking to someone you trust about your work
and finances instead of just worrying.
The normal amount of sleep required by an adult ranges from six to 10 hours. As we
grow older this quantity normally decreases, however, as long as you get enough sleep
in a day to make up at least six to seven hours, even if it is ‘broken up’ into sleep bouts
throughout the day as naps. This is acceptable if you feel refreshed throughout the day.
Sleep is as important as your nutrition, and here are some ways to improve your sleep
hygiene for getting a good night’s sleep:
At the age of 17, you are still at the
stage of searching for your direction
in life, as well as the type of girl
who suits you best. I advise you to
get a better understanding of
yourself first, and then the
answer will take care
of itself.
1. Keep your bedtime the same each night (even on the weekend) for consistency’s sake.
2. Cut out caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol four to six hours before bedtime.
3. Don’t exercise right before bedtime.
4. Only use your bed for sleep and intimacy. Don’t bring work or gadgets into bed.
5. If you use air-conditioning, adjust your thermostat to a comfortable temperature,
usually 20 to 23 degrees Celsius.
6. Turn the lights off and use eye covers to keep the room dark.
7. If it’s taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, don’t stay in bed. Go to another quiet
room and engage in a relaxing activity until you feel drowsy.
8. If your mind is busy, write down your thoughts in a diary or journal.
Youth Centre
(Jurong)
Counsellor
It is common to experience temporary insomnia, but if it persists and interferes with
your daily functioning, it is time to seek advice from a medical professional.
Sean Liew (Bear), YAH! Senior Trainer
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Health &
Fitness Peeps
P12 JPeeps Issue 10: 16 - 29 August 2013
ASTHMA:
Allergy or
Otherwise?
We asked Joshua Wong, a
pharmacist from Guardian
Health & Beauty, located
at #B1-27/28 JP2, about
asthma. He shared many
interesting insights.
is an intermediate-risk country for asthma prevalence with
the highest number of asthma deaths in the world given its
small population. While there is no particular reason why
asthma is so prevalent in Singapore, here are some possible
explanations.
There are studies that have show the correlation between
affluence and the incidence of asthma. Exactly how these two
factors are correlated is still under investigation. However,
one possible reason cited is the ‘hygiene hypothesis’. This
hypothesis states that individuals who are constantly exposed
to clean environments without any exposure to infectious
microorganisms at a young age are more likely to have an
increased risk of developing diseases related to the immune
system.
In accordance with the ‘hygiene hypothesis’, there seems
to be growing evidence of increasing allergic disorders in
more developed countries. Certain lifestyle practices and
increased sanitation in the more developed countries have
led to decreased exposure to microorganisms. With the lack
of exposure to infectious microorganisms at a young age,
the natural development of the immune system may be
compromised. Conclusions drawn from the above hypothesis,
though not confirmed, suggest that asthma may be prevalent
in Singapore as a result of its increasing affluence. Despite
that, such a hygiene-related hypothesis should not be a reason
for neglecting personal hygiene. Personal hygiene still plays
an important role in the prevention of most transmittable
diseases.
BOTH ALLERGIC AND NON-ALLERGIC
Asthma refers to a condition in which the airways are
narrowed or blocked, leading to symptoms such as coughing,
wheezing, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or chest
tightness. The airways are usually blocked or narrowed
due to inflammation, sometimes accompanied by structural
changes to the respiratory system. Asthma is not an allergy but
an allergy may trigger an asthma attack. As allergic asthma
THE POSSIBLE FOOD LINK
accounts for most asthma cases, it is often regarded as a
With increasing affluence, it is not uncommon to see
form of allergy. In fact, asthma can be divided into two large
more processed food being consumed. Due to busy work
categories: allergic and non-allergic asthma.
schedules, processed food which needs less preparation
Allergic asthma occurs when the body’s immune system
time has taken over from conventional cooking with fresh
over-reacts to usually harmless substances known as allergens.
ingredients from the market. Unlike organic
Some of the common allergens include pollen, dust,
food, most processed food has additives such as
dust mite faeces, pet dander and mould spores.
The global
preservatives, colouring and flavouring agents.
While asthma should not be confused with the
prevalence of
Some of these food preservatives (e.g. sodium
term allergy, studies have shown that there is a very
asthma has risen
benzoate) are known triggers for an asthmatic
strong connection between asthma and allergic
steadily across the
rhinitis, which is a form of allergy. It has been found Asian region for the reaction.
that children with allergic rhinitis are three times
past 20 years.
more likely to develop asthma.
On the other hand, non-allergic asthma is
not related to allergies but triggered by various factors such
as anxiety, exercise, infection, air conditions (e.g. cold or
dry air), smoke and other irritants. The exact mechanism by
which a non-allergic asthma brings about airway obstruction
is complex and still largely unknown. However it is not
related to the over-sensitivity of the immune system, unlike
allergic asthma.
ASTHMA IN SINGAPORE
The global prevalence of asthma has risen
steadily across the Asian region for the
past 20 years. Locally, about 5%
of adults and 20% of children
are suffering from asthma.
According to the Global
Initiative on Asthma
(GINA) report by
the World Health
Organization
(WHO), Singapore
BECOMING MORE PREVALENT
In a news report published in 2004, some experts claimed
that urbanisation and pollution have led to the rise in asthma
prevalence. With urbanisation, there is an increased use of
motorised vehicles which leads to increased emission of
vehicle exhaust pollutants. In Singapore, the current vehicle
growth rate in Singapore stands at 1.5 percent. With the
constant increase in vehicle numbers, the emission of pollutants
is also rising. This may be one of the reasons why asthma is
prevalent in Singapore.
A recent news report from Australia has shown that the
pollen count in the air has been rising exponentially, possibly
due to the effects of climate change. With the rise in pollen
numbers, there is likely to be impact on respiratory problems
which are allergenic in nature, such as hay fever and allergic
asthma. Although this report is not directly related to the
Singapore context, it can be deduced that the global climate
change may affect the pollination pattern of plants (plants may
bloom earlier or the blooming period lengthens), which will
then translate to more incidences of allergy-related respiratory
conditions including asthma. Besides affecting the behaviours
of plants, climate change has other significant effects which
may indirectly lead to a rise in respiratory diseases.
FAZED BY THE HAZE
Other than intentional ‘slash and burn’ agricultural practices,
the well-known indicator of climatic change, El Nino, leads
to dry seasons which may trigger forest fires in neighbouring
countries. In the southern ASEAN region, the dry season
occurs between the months of June to October while the dry
season for the northern ASEAN is between December and
March. The dry season with its low rainfall, coupled with the
presence of highly burnable materials such as wood and peat
(partially decayed plants), serves as a perfect combination for
forest fires. Once a forest fire has occurred, the smoke is carried
away in the form of haze (a combination of smoke and dust in
dry air), with the travel direction dependent on the wind.
The 2006 Southeast Asian haze arising from the
uncontrolled forest burning in Indonesia affected many
countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and
Brunei. In June 2013, forest fires in Indonesia once again sent
out haze to the neighbouring countries including Singapore.
This recent haze incident is the worst in Singapore’s history
with a 3-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reaching its
peak at 401, a level which is considered hazardous. Haze
and other smoke particles are known triggers for respiratory
conditions including asthma. However uncommon, there is
always a possibility that a forest fire will occur in neighbouring
countries, which may have an impact on the respiratory health
of local residents.
Lastly, one of the most common triggers of asthma or any
other allergies is dust mites faeces. Since dust mites thrive
well under humid conditions, they thrive in Singapore with its
average relative humidity of
roughly 84% all year round.
This could partly account for
the high prevalence of asthma
cases in Singapore.
All forms of asthma can
be effectively managed with
lifestyle measures and sometimes
medication. Always consult a
medical professional for advice
on how to manage your asthma,
allergic or otherwise.
Our Peeps
Issue 10: 16 - 29 August 2013 JPeeps P13
The one and only Sophisca in Singapore, at #B1-80/81/82 JP2
From Taiwan
to Jurong Point
Sophisca
JPeeps was thrilled to chat to Sophisca’s
Singapore Manager, Ms Darellyn Lau. Did
you know that Jurong Point is the selected
location of not only Taiwanese Sophisca’s
first ever Singapore store, but of the first ever
Sophisca ‘Concept Store’ in the world? What
a sweet vote of confidence!
A DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT CANDY STORE
“As soon as you walk into Sophisca at Jurong Point, you’ll feel
that the store ambience is rather European, with ample room to
move and a lot of elegant wooden carpentry. The decor is very
different from Sophisca’s decor in its home country, Taiwan,”
Darellyn explained.
This sleek and chic store design has been extremely
well-received, along with the amazingly quirky and delectable
Sophisca candies, cookies and other confections. In short,
Singaporeans have gone crazy about Sophisca!
DELECTABLY DIFFERENT CANDY
Sophisca first opened in Taiwan in 1997, and has always
offered high-quality candy in creative packaging that many
people assume is Japanese.
Darellyn explained, “Taiwan tends to follow Japan’s
lead for packaging, and our candies are all individually
acronym’s details, we will always remember Sophisca’s
wrapped to ensure optimal hygiene. As we do not use
amazing staff. When we remarked how invariably
preservatives, our expiry dates are relatively brief, similar
wonderful they are, Darellyn was delighted.
to many treats from Japan. We pride ourselves on quality
“I look far and wide for the right people,” said
and want our customers to enjoy our products at the peak of
Darellyn. “Our Principal has very high standards of service,
freshness.”
as reflected in our staff attire. Staff wear adorably cute
Have you checked out the incredible product lineup at
outfits with caps, as they do in Taiwan. The Sophisca style
Sophisca? Expect the unexpected!
is to do everything professionally and well,
There’s a great array of the funniest,
and hence our hand-picked team must
funkiest Chinese retro packaging based
be professionally dressed to present the
Darellyn’s favourite
on, of all things, medicated oil packaging.
Sophisca brand in the appropriate light.”
product is the strawberry
There’s also a naughty line of packaging
“When my bosses went to Taiwan and
chocolate with popping
inspired by bras and other racy items, and
discovered Sophisca, they loved everything
candy. “It actually pops
even mahjong tiles.
about it. Not just the products, but the
in your mouth after you
“In fact the naughtier chocolates are our
packaging, the marketing concept and
chew the chocolate.
best sellers. We even have many parents
service style. They were so impressed by
Mmmm!”
buying them as gifts for their kids,” chuckled
how Sophisca transformed normal chocolate
Darellyn.
into something so creative and memorable,”
added Darellyn.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Sweeten up your day by visiting
We blithely assumed ‘Sophisca’ was a hybrid of
Sophisca, at #B1-80/81/82 JP2. You’ll
‘sophisticated’ and ‘candy’.
probably be offered a sample or two
Darellyn laughed and said, “The name Sophisca
(or three) and be utterly mesmerised
is an acronym for smile, oishii, personal, high quality,
by the imagination put into every
international, sentimental, care and artlessness.”
single irresistible, incredible
While we may not be able to remember all the
little edible!
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keep returning to the very same spot under the tree.”
When we asked Mr Teo why he thought Lex chose that
one very specific spot, he explained that a local shop-owner
said she believes she saw him being dumped there. Sad, we
felt, that the loyalty of Lex was probably so misdirected.
Mr Teo, like dozens before him, just couldn’t catch Lex,
and the SPCA referred him to Rajaa of Tigrris Pet Services
and Pets Logistics Movers.
Rajaa is known as a very strategic thinker, and shared
many tales of animal rescue in situations ranging from cats
up trees to dogs teetering on the edge of way-high balconies.
Rajaa took this opportunity to caution readers, “Animal
instincts do not always mean that a pet won’t fall from high
places. When in doubt, it’s best to fence off precarious spots.”
THE 47-DAY QUEST!
Rajaa points out that his rescue methods are always
humane. Firstly he tried food bribes and ambushing
Lex while he’s asleep. All attempts failed, even with the
seasoned Rajaa at the helm.
Eventually, for the super-savvy Lex, he imported an
expensive, huge net from the US for the job, which turned
out to be well-worth its hefty price-tag of $1,000.
Sweet success finally came, but it took a professional
no less than a staggering 47 days to catch Lex!
Please don’t buy dogs
just because they’re
cute. Remember, stray
dogs may not always
look as cute, but they
do need our care, too.
Lex, aka ‘Hachiko of Singapore’, is now one very happy and well-loved dog
Whatever Happened to
Singapore’s ‘Hachiko’?
A year ago, Singapore was riveted by the
intriguing, touching case of ‘Singapore’s
Hachiko’. Remember the beautiful golden
Labrador who returned to the exact same spot
in Jurong East Street 31, day after day after day,
supposedly looking for his owner?
Heart-rendingly homeless and
amazingly hard-to-catch ‘Hachiko’,
about one year ago
Lex, with two very important people in his life – the gentleman who
adopted him, Mr Teo, and the gentleman who caught him, Rajaa
HAPPINESS AT LAST
When we caught up with Lex, he appeared to be one very
happy and contented dog.
Mr Teo explained that it took him around a
The day after he
month to win Lex over.
got into the news, I
“At the beginning he didn’t see me as a
decided to go to Jurong
friend but someone who threatened him. All
East with my own
he allowed me to do was carefully touch his
leash and try to bring
head. After three or four months, though, he
him home. As I had
slowly came to trust me, my wife and my
three dogs at home,
all former runaways, I helper.”
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!
The dog was so smart he even followed green
lights at pedestrian crossings, and refused to be
captured despite the relentless attempts of several
was confident.
would-be adopters.
AN ANIMAL LOVER’S PLEA
Hachiko, as he was then known, was fed and
Mr Teo took this opportunity to share his
watched over by a number of locals, including a
message
of
responsible
pet ownership.
newspaper vendor who fed him food served in a bowl. Indeed
“Please
don’t
buy
dogs
just because they’re cute.
the Jurong people are warm-hearted!
Remember,
stray
dogs
may
not always look as cute but
JPeeps was thrilled to find that ‘Lex’, previously referred
they
do
need
our
care
too.”
to as ‘Hachiko’, is alive and well in a loving home in the
Good luck, Mr Teo and Lex, may you enjoy many
west, thanks to the incredible kindness and cleverness of two
happy
moments together. All the best to Rajaa, may all
gentlemen, Mr Teo and Rajaa.
your
rescue
missions be accomplished swiftly!
Mr Teo had noticed Lex for several days as he returned
home from work. He had already adopted dogs and had a soft
spot for this determined, seemingly loyal Labrador. He feared
what would become of him and decided to bring him into his
home if he could. However, his first attempts to capture Lex
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were in vain. This clever canine proved elusive. “I pitied him
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