Enjoying My 14-Days Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) at Sentosa's Hard Rock Cafe Hotel

I couldn't believe my luck when the authorities informed me of my Stay Home Notice location to be at Sentosa's Hard Rock Cafe Hotel. After being away from Singapore for the past year, working abroad in the United Kingdom, I was excited to be back home to see my friends and family. But due to Covid-19, I had to serve my stay home notice for 14 days before being allowed to see them. 

Unfortunately, I'm also claustrophobic, which means I can get anxious or become triggered when I'm in an enclosed area. I was worried about having to stay in an unfamiliar place which I did not have an option to choose. But when I arrived at my room in Sentosa's Hard Rock Cafe Hotel, I was very glad to know that I was given a room with a wide set of windows. The bathroom was also filled with lush towel supplies, and the bed linen was so soft!

My 14 day stay here wouldn't be so bad afterall. :)

The window view was the pool, which was rather calming. Although I had to keep the windows close for the entire time of my stay, which was a pity. I would also need to set up a working station with a monitor and camera so I can resume work the following Monday.

I called my mother.

"Hello mom! I'm back, yes, yes, the room is good. I really like the bathroom and the bed is so soft. I called, yes I'm feeling ok, I need a computer monitor, and a camera for the monitor. Do you mind also getting me a blender and buying me some fruits? Yes, I have a fridge," I spoke to my mom over the phone.

I sighed and started to unpack.

The size of the room was comfortable enough, with a little nook to even place my luggage at. The bed was queen sized! I stretched out and laid on it. I took a look at the label to identify the hotel bed linen suppliers, in case I would need the contact in future. The decoration was not overly luxurious, but comfortable and practical.  Above the bed, there was a painting of a guitar to bring about the element of music of the hotel. The floor carpet was a splash of red, and the sofa and bed headrest are in the same colour tone of wine and burgundy.

I walked over to the sofa. On the table, there was a complimentary unopened wine bottle, specifically for those who were on stay home notice.

'We hope you enjoy your stay, with this complimentary wine on us,' a small note was written along with the drink. I popped open the cork, and closed my eyes to savour the wine for a relaxing moment. The velvety texture of the sofa really adds to the luxurious feeling. There was even a bathtub in the bathroom.

After a long flight, I longed for a good bath.

The towel supplies were of such good quality, I cleaned myself off after my bath and put on the bathrobe. After drying my hair, I got ready for bed. 

 I guess work could really wait till next Monday. I drifted off to sleep by 10pm as my head touched the softest bed linen it has ever felt.

3 Things You Must Do To Impress Your First Date

Ladies, we all know that the first impression is the most important. This means that we are prepared to do everything in our power to doll up and look the prettiest in front of our first date. Let’s say that your first date is having dinner, so one pointer to take note is that you have clean nails. Do not forget these 3 things that you must do to impress your first date! 

Pretty nails

When both of you go for a meal together on the first date, men tend to notice your nails more. The condition of your nails speaks a lot about your personal hygiene. This means that having attractive and clean nails adds plus points to the first impression. 

If you are a lazy person or have no experience in taking care of your nails, you can always visit a manicure salon to get it done. Just having a basic manicure treatment that takes up to 30 minutes is good enough. You can even do this right before your first date! Manicured nails are definitely better than untreated, dirty nails. 

If you wish to save money, you can always buy manicure supplies online and do-it-yourself at home! Its so simple! :) 

Offering to pay the bills

The Golden Rule of paying on a date is this: always offer to contribute, but be willing to take no for an answer. Just by offering to contribute the bills, it gives off the impression that says “Hey, tonight was fun and I enjoyed it very much, and I want to split this with you because I have good manners.” However, some men will still insist on paying - they might have just been raised to pay for their dates, and you should just let them do that without asking anymore questions.

 Dressing to impress

Start thinking of what to dress early. You would not want to be dealing with a last minute wardrobe malfunctions. Pick an outfit that is suitable for the occasion as well as external factors like the weather, time of the day and location. Although you are dressing to impress, it is important to feel comfortable in your attire. Choose an outfit that looks and feels great and you will feel confident throughout your date.

 

If you're unsure of what to wear, always consult your friends! They can provide useful insights on your attire and whether it will suit you for the occasion or not. However, if that is still not working out, you can always search up on outfit inspiration and go from there. Another thing to avoid is to try out new trending clothes on the first date. You will be conscious about how you look and will definitely spend half the night checking yourself out and it does not give off a good impression. 

These 3 things will definitely play a big part in looking good for your first date, thus never forget about these 3 things that this article has talked about! If you are keen on a second date with the person, you have to tell them! If you are more on the shy side, then drop them a hint by saying something like “ Tonight has been lovely, I really enjoy meeting you”. If you know that the relationship will not work out, it is still important to end the date on a good note and avoid hurting the other parties’ feelings.