Childhood is an unforgettable moment full of fun, warm, and touching stories. The memories are rich and diverse. I'm already in my 20s series this year and yet, I always have the wistful longing for the old days. Everyone would surely feel the same when they're adults, right?

I had my very first non-smartphone (or people usually call it a dumb phone) when I was 12 just so that my father could 'reach' me anytime when he's not around especially when we (my sisters and I) were at the daycare transit centre. 

So, when did I had the chance to discover video games?

Most of the time on weekdays, we were at the daycare transit centre because both of our parents were working from 7 am to 6 pm. We usually went to school from the daycare transit centre in the morning and waited for our parents to pick us up in the evening. 

The whole day spent at the daycare transit centre allowed me to discover things I didn't get to 'learn' while at home: using smartphones, the classic Gameboy and all other video games, sinetron dramas, board games, k-pop music videos, dongeng series, and all sort of things. 

All of these are thanks to my childhood friends who went to the same daycare transit centre like me. We spent a lot of time together at that time, like a big crowd of siblings and we shared a lot of things. 

I remember one of our friends who always brought her Gameboy Advance (the handheld video games console by Nintendo) to the daycare transit centre, like almost every day, and we would take our turns to borrow from her and play all the games. 

Some of them also brought PSP (that one from Sony) too so we got to try all kinds of game consoles because we liked to share things with each other as we spent most of the days together at the same daycare transit centre. I was one of the kids who didn't have any gadgets to offer to them but I always shared my snacks in return for playing their console games hehe. 

The most famous games we liked to play back then were Super Mario World, Space Invaders, Tetris, and also Bounce (from Nokia haha). I really miss playing all of them. 

During school holiday weeks, we usually went to our parents' hometown and a lot of our uncles and aunties live nearby so I got to hang out at my different cousins' houses every day. They have a lot of EXTRA computers, Ipad, phones, and also console games so the younger cousins like us got to play them all every time we went to their houses. And yes, most of them are pretty rich haha. 

It was also the only time I got to play The Sims :')

I have a lot of childhood memories of loading up games from the internet on my family member's computers and playing them for hours and I definitely miss all those moments. Before this, I always have thought that those games are much likely just some of my favourite throwback shows which are long gone with the times as I get older. 

Adulting is hard, so I have missed a lot of things about video games nowadays. A lot of things have developed quickly as time goes by. However, thanks to the internet because there is still a way for me to play some of my favorite childhood games and jog my memory the way I couldn't even imagine. 

Recently, I discovered a website called Plays.org. It's a free browser-based online game where currently, it offers hundreds of games on their site that can be quickly be played from the browser for free. No need to download!

The first time I came across their site, I was wonderstruck. They have an entire catalog (before the footer of the website) of different categories of games that everyone can choose from to play. Their games are fun and addictive. I also found some games that are quite similar to Space Invaders and they also have Tetris!

I could spend hours just playing different games on this website while I procrastinate on my works hehe. You should try it too! Besides, you don't need to register any user account to play their games. You can just play them all directly on their website. Their website is also mobile-friendly so you can play it on any kind of device. 

If you click on any play button of their games, you can refer to their game instructions first as you scroll down a little bit before you play the game if the game is definitely new for you. They provide instructions such as how to start the game, how to control the games, how to avoid getting hit, some tricks or strategies, how to level up your power, and so on.

As you start playing the game, there is NO accidental ad click or any paid upgrades in the middle of your play that could distract the whole game because the website is pretty much all FREE.

It's so damn worth it!

As for the time being, they are constantly adding more games into their collection like they publish at least one or two games every day so you will see something new every day on their free online games website :D

Go check out their website and jog your memory now!

Hi everyone!

Since we all have to stay at home to stay safe, let's have a little chit-chat about skincare (plus, it's been a long time since the last time I did skincare reviews). I know that selecting the right skincare for your skin is essential especially given the hot and dry weather here in Malaysia, which might be a little bit hard. But it doesn't matter as nowadays there are so many beauty brands that already produce skincare that meets the needs of our local skin. 

Recently, I just discovered Fanbo Cosmetics, one of the well-known Indonesian beauty brands where people are so fancy over their prominent compact powder. Fanbo products are designed to be applicable to local skin types allowing the users to feel just as great throughout the day. 

So, they sent me a package of their skincare products from the precious white series a few weeks ago for me to try and experimenting with my current routine. One thing that I noticed is all products from this range have Sakura extract and essence. They also riches in Pro-Vitamin B3 to help brighten the skin and also Chamomile Oil as an anti-irritation. 

So here are my reviews as well as a little bit of introduction of each product they've sent to me.

Soft and gentle facial foam with Sakura Extract, AHA & Pro-Vitamin B3. It protects your skin from free radicals and helps brighten the skin. Removes dirt effectively and absorbs excess oil for bright and luminous skin.

Directions: Pour the content onto your palm and rub between hands until foam lather emerges. Gently massage on your face before you cleanse them with water. Avoid the eye area.

Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Lactate, Dextrin, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid.

Formulated to gently remove makeup and dirt, leaving skin clean and fresh. With Sakura Essence, AHA, Pro-Vitamin B3, and Chamomile Oil for brighter and younger skin. 

Directions: Apply and gently massage with clean fingertips all over the face and neck until makeup dirt is removed. After that, wipe it with cotton.

Ingredients: Aqua, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Dimethicone, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Fragrance, PEG-20 Stearate, Carbomer, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Tillia Cordata Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil.

Gentle moisturizer with a light texture to hydrate, nourish, and brighten your skin without giving the oily and sticky result. Enriched with Pro-Vitamin B3 and Sakura Essence to provide maximum protection for your bright and glowing skin. 

Directions: Apply evenly to your face and neck. 

Ingredients: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Dimethicone, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, C20-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-33, Allantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Triethanolamine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium Edta, Polysorbate 60, Fragrance, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tilia Cordata Oil, Dextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract.

Formulated to gently remove makeup and dirt while leaving skin clean and fresh. With Sakura Essence, AHA, Pro-Vitamin B3 for brighter and younger skin. 

Directions: Pour the toner onto a cotton facial pad and apply it gently on your face and neck. 

Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sodium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Fragrance, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract.

Contains corn starch which helps to absorb excess oil and sebum on the face to make sure your makeup lasts longer. Also, contains zinc oxide as a skin protector with anti-microbial as well as a moisturizing agent that maintains the skin's natural moisture. Suitable for all skin types.

Directions: Gently pat (don't drag) it on your skin until it blends out. 

Ingredients: Talc, Corn (Zea Mays) Starch, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Stearate, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

May Contains: CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Alumina.

Shades Available: 

01 - Kuning Pengantin

02 - Natural

03 - Sawo Kencana

04 - Janur Kuning

05 - Kuning Langsat

06 - Sawo Matang

My Review: I think this Fanbo Gold Compact Powder is best used on skin that well-hydrated which means you have to prep your skin with moisturizer first before applying this compact powder directly onto your skin to prevent pore clogging and patchy effects. You can also use this powder as your setting powder on your makeup to get the matte finish look. 

Each compact comes with a sponge pad and a mirror so it makes it easier to use while on the go. The size of the compact is quite big than any other compact powders in the market. It's 22.5 grams! 

If you would like to get a hand and try out Fanbo products, you can get them exclusively through their official online store on Shopee, PGMall, and Lazada. 

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