[Event] Domino’s '4 Flavors on 2 Pizzas' Blogger Party

Guess where I was?

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Yes! It's Domino's Pizza at Kovan! :)

Was honored to be invited to the Domino's '4 Flavors on 2 Pizzas' Blogger Party event last week  (Thanks, William from The Influencer Network!)

I was quite excited as Domino's Pizza has always been one of my personal favorites whenever it comes to pizzas (I love their thin crusts!) and was looking forward to what they have to offer.

Do note that I am not complimenting them because I was invited, but I do love their pizzas personally and patronize them myself quite frequently!

So.. *inserts random selfie here*

While waiting for the other bloggers to arrive, I went on a photo-snapping spree.

Here's the banner of their latest promotion -You will get to know more about it in my entry as you read on! You won't regret it, I promise!

Here's the lovely Ms.Linda, the Marketing Manager of Domino's Pizza!

(It was my 2nd time meeting her after my first Domino's Pizza event last year)

She gave us a briefing about their latest promotion - 2 for $22 pizza!

Now, this is really interesting as this is not just any ordinary promotion.

 Can you believe that combining TWO different flavors of pizzas to form a complete pizza of your choice is POSSIBLE?! Speaking about win-win situation. Heh.

Seriously, this would be a dream come true for any pizza lover when it comes to being spoilt for choices. 

Ever had those moments in which you JUST COULD NOT decide between two different flavors? 

That's it... That's IT!

Domino's Pizza has came up with this genius idea of allowing their customers to mix and match four flavors of their choice (2 flavors on 1 pizza each) at a price of only $22 for both regular-sized pizzas!

Best of all, they are offering FREE delivery - meaning that the price you see is the price you'll pay. I love it that they have no hidden gimmicks when it comes to stuff like these.

With a pizza theme, there was a game prepared for us (It was quite a good ice-breaker for bloggers who did not know each other well) and here's the first round - We have to make a correct guess of the pizza sauce according to the names written on the post-it notes.

We were split into different teams and one representative of each team would have to taste the sauce.

(Thanks to Vivian - one of the bloggers whom I was in the same group with - for tasting it and making the correct guess!)

Here's what we have got:

Yep - Pesto Passion Sauce!

(I know it doesn't look really that appetizing by the looks of it, but trust me - looks can be deceiving!)

Now... Here's another round of the game and the fun part - We were given different choices of pizza crusts and ingredients that would go well with our chosen Pesto Passion Sauce. 

We had to choose two different kinds (Half and Half) and combine them together.

We would then come up with a creative story (it can be anything - funny, romantic, cheesy... etc) and the winning team would be given Domino's vouchers worth $500!! This would make any Domino's fan go crazy. Urgh.

"So who will be the lucky winner of these $500 Domino's Pizza vouchers?"

And the representative of an interesting team would be given an exclusive "I am Incredible" apron designed by Domino's Pizza!! And it was said that this is the ONE and ONLY apron that was designed for this event!! How proud the winner would be to own this!!

So.. With a determination to win them.. Here we go.

We discussed and came up with a chicken + prawn love story (It was quite random actually.. but had fun laughing over it while making it up). And I have to EMPHASIZE that I am proud to have Melissa in our group - She is such a great illustrator! She drew the story in comic-strip form and made many of us going "awww" just by looking at the characters.

Took this shot secretly while she was at work - It reminds me so much of an artist at a live session drawing for fans. Hahaha. It's a surprising fact when she told us that she isn't a professional at art.

So.. Time for our "story presentation"!

Vivan presented our story in a bubbly manner.

(I was only a supporting cast. LOL)

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

A group pic of us together:

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

And here is the masterpiece!

Notice the top wordings "CaVaMel"? It is an adaptation of our names : CAtherine,Vivian and MELissa

Credits to Vivian for coming up with such a genius name. Haha.

And here are the presentations of other teams :- Everyone came up with really interesting and hilarious ones! It was amazing, especially with the fact that we were given such a short time frame to come up with it. Bloggers are always creative creatures, I guess.  

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

Hey, that's a nice shot!

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

I love the one that was presented below! Notice the famous James Bond sign? Yes, they came up with their own version of "James Prawn" story!

And...They eventually emerged as the winning team! Congrats, Dee! :)

(Photo credits to The Influencer Network)

Here's the winner who won the "I am Incredible" apron: -

Thank you Domino's Pizza for hosting the event and having us - and not forgetting that we had such a fulfilling stomach after the event.

What a feast!!

Kinda' hungry just by looking at these photos I took (and its in the middle of the night as I am blogging this! Damn, I hear my stomach grumbling now.... Oh no...)

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

Oh Yes - Here's an example of how a half-half pizza would look like - So interesting right?!

Now you can get to enjoy two different flavors at one go! I REALLY LOVE THIS COMBINATION.

And oh, OH! Here's something I would like to EMPHASIZE on because it is my all-time favorite. In fact, I have been going around and introducing it to all my friends - even guaranteeing them that they will love it as much as I do.

Believe me - You HAVE to try at least once in your lifetime.

Ready...?

Yes... It's their classic CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE. GOSH #*&$(#&$#!!

I tried so much to take a good photograph of the lava cake - Even went to the extent of inserting my spoon into it to dig out the warm, heavenly chocolate content.

Ok ok, here.. A closer look at it. Can you FEEL it? Soft, warm chocolate cake that literally melts in your mouth...

It was quite a highlight too as many bloggers attempted to get good shots of the lava cake as well. 

And... To express my love for the chocolate lava cake, I took up this sign and posed with it.

Woohooo!~ Make me the Chocolate lava cake ambassador!! LOL.

Here's a group photo of all the bloggers who attended the event: THANKS SO MUCH TO DOMINO'S PIZZA and THE INFLUENCER NETWORK for inviting us!! I had so much fun!!

(Photo Credits to The Influencer Network)

If you are interested to know more about the 2 for $22 pizzas, do check out Domino's Pizza's page at:

http://www.dominos.com.sg/twopizdealoct14.aspx

I think I am going to order the half-half pizzas for my family some time soon - they will be so impressed! HAHAHA.

Random Thoughts of 2013

So... 2012 was here... 

And now it's gone!

Still, the memories remain. Seriously, I am kinda anticipating and dreading 2013 at the same time. (*praying hard that 2013 will be a better year.)

But I do have a resolution though! 

Dream big as it may be, but I am actually thinking of writing my own book. 

Lol, this isn't the first time that I am saying this - But my plans always fell short halfway.

Oh well.

All of you will be the first to know if my book will ever see the daylight someday. Haha.

Gonna update happier thoughts!

Was invited to a group photoshoot by Datsumo Labo a few weeks back ~ 

It was  fun shoot ; and I was telling one of the girls how it felt so much like a girl group debut shoot. LOL.

New Girls Generation... ... NOT. Hahaha.

Picture credits to Datsumo Labo's Facebook Page

It was actually supposed to be a shoot for Datsumo Labo's website banner or other miscellaneous designs for their online campaigns.

And... this was one of the designs they came up with!

(Gosh, seriously I don't look very flattering in the shot. My jaw was dropping from smiling too much the entire time! Haha. This was actually one of the many shots that was taken..)

Picture credits to Datsumo Labo's Facebook Page

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On a random note, my Facebook page, CJ Cartoons, has finally passed the 800 mark by 2013! Whee~ It's considered a small achievement for me, judging by the fact that I didn't really expect much when I started out on the page.

I hope that it will still continue to grow with your support! :) It won't be possible without you.. So here's a thank-you and hug from me to you! (Now why does this sound like a Barney song? LOL)

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So how did you spend your last day of 2012?

For me, I ended with my lovelies - Pitrra and Ben.

(Wow, time flies! Cheers to our friendship!)

Special thanks to Pitrras's parents for hosting us. It sure was a heartwarming celebration - together with turkey, ham, ice-cream and wine! ;) Haha. 

*Glad I am not drunk*

Pitrra made this for us! It tasted really great- something like what you would expect from a retail store. Haha, and I am not exaggerating!

Thanks, Pit! 

(Sorry that this was taken from my handphone camera so the resolution kinda sucks.)

But still... I am glad I captured the moment! 

Haha.

Guess that's it for today's update.

Cheers, and Happy 2013 to all who are reading this! ;)

Nixeux's 21'st Birthday!

Okay, I admit.. I am feeling lazy these days and have been under the spell of procrastination. 

But... But.. that doesn't stop me from blogging!

*self-declaring myself as a dedicated blogger* LOL.

There are a few entries coming up:

-A 2012 conclusion entry (which I am gonna' sum up my 2012 in a nutshell)
- Datsumo Labo Photoshoot!
- 2 advertorials
-Random entries

As promised, I am going to update a *overdue* entry that was dated a week back when I attended Nixeux's 21st Birthday Party.
Hahaha, I won't be surprised if you are wondering how to pronounce the name "Nixeux". Truth is, there is NO such name. It is just a nickname for her that got stuck in my head as she used to name herself as that during the old Facebook days.
It's her actual name "Xue Xin" in backwards form. LOL

I shall let the photos do most of the talking (I have no idea why I feel that I look kinda' fat in photos. Is it because I have been eating too much, or is it just my imagination??!)

Met up with my dearies and we reached the venue around 6 plus - Her boyfriend's apartment. (Yesss, he is damn rich!)
I felt so rich just by stepping foot into it.



Us at the party!
(Miao, Wen, Dessie and myself)

The delicious buffet that awaited us:
(Sorry, I don't mean to make anyone hungry. LOL)

Even though the party was supposed to begin at 6.30pm, but most of the invited guests had already reached at least an hour earlier! OMG. We felt like we were very late! Haha..

"Hey, help me to take a photo of myself standing below this banner just so I can pretend it's my Birthday today!" I told Pei Wen.

And she was giving me this =_= face. Hahaha.

Seriously, we camwhored ALOT while trying to pass our time. I think we took uncountable shots!
And this is one of the few shots that I like - us trying to portray our *ahem* innocence. LOL.
(Sorry, Des, that your face got cut off in this shot. I'm too short!!)

And a photo with our beloved Birthday Girl
(Isn't she a beauty?!)
Well.. Too bad - No chance for you as she is already happily attached. Hahaha.

We actually retook the shot because there was someone walking behind in the initial shot. =_=.
Grrr..

Ya da, Ya da. Camwhored again. Lol.

The dessert - Honeydew with coconut milk?
It tasted nice!

Soon, it was lights off and the birthday cake was brought out for our birthday girl!
This is actually a failed shot due to my camera settings. I still posted it nonetheless as I think the fire looks funny! Hahaha.

The birthday cake~~ (It was actually a YUMMYLICIOUS Ice-cream cake!!!)
It was damn shiok, I tell you.

"Hey, look at me. I'm gonna take a shot of you", I shouted over to Nixeux.

And here's another beautiful shot:

Ready to cut the cake~~

The cake that tasted really refreshing. In fact, I felt as though I was biting on purely ice-cream!
I believe this cake didn't come cheap!!

Polaroid!!
(The camera guy accidentally cut off Dessie in the shot :( )

A close-up:
(Now that makes me feel like getting myself a polaroid camera, too. Haha, but too bad I think it's quite an expensive hobby though!)

I spotted a full -length mirror and we started camwhoring as well.

Everyone took polaroids with the birthday girl! ^^

 Random shot of the other guests watching TV. Lol.

I aimed my camera at my 3 dearies and they posed.

Let's celebrate!!!
(Okay, this photo is for posing purposes only. Hahaha)

It was indeed a happening party and I would like to thank Nixeux for having us over at the party! =D
We sure had fun and it was a memorable 21st. The only pity was that we didn't get to camwhore with the birthday girl much as we didn't want to interrupt her conversations with the other guests.


But.. But.. There will always be a next time! *winks*

Happy 21st, my dear!! =D

This blog post is dedicated to you! Haha.

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It was a lucky day for me as well as I got this from CITIGEMS!
(It was actually a lucky dip and I got myself a pendant from them - One of their top prizes. Hee)

The stainless steel flower design~

And this is a gift from Dessie (She is such a sweetie!) She told me it was a "Part II" of the gift she had intended to give me on my birthday which was 2 months back - and she told me she needed time to do it.

It was one of the nicest and sweetest gifts ever that someone has given me. She actually spent loads of time and effort making this bracelet for me! *sobs*
And she had even came up with a write-up for the "story" behind the bracelet.
Do feel free to visit her blog here:

http://desjewellerycreations.blogspot.sg/2012/12/cats-birthday-present-black-widow.html

*Trying to put it on my wrist*
Haha. It's a beautiful combination of my favorite colors. Orange and black. I have always been fascinated by Halloween - and she actually made it somehow Halloween-inspired.
Very thoughtful, Des!!! No words can express how much I appreciate your effort and the time spent in piecing this beautiful bracelet together.
Seeing the gift gave my heart a warm and fuzzy feeling! Hehe.

Gaah, its going to be 31st soon , that marks the end of my 2012 journey...

Seriously, 2012 has been a great year and I hope 2013 would be, too!!