Instagram Unfollowers
by Keefe Kayvan on Monday, 16 March 2015 at 6:30 pm
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Many active Instagram users are probably using mobile apps to manage and track their followers and followings, as well as provide account statistics for their knowledge. I am one of these users. I have to know the analytics to give accurate numbers to potential collaborators. I want to know when people unfollow me.

People follow and unfollow me on IG all the time. It's perfectly normal. People grow and lose interest. Some just want to try gaining easy followers, following then unfollowing when I don't do the same. There are a few who take it to the next level going around leaving comments like #f4f and #followmeback. I will follow you if I want to! Them bitches be making me sound like their damned son! Who are you to tell me what to do?!

What gets to me though, is when someone who I follow unfollows me. You see… I only follow friends, relatives and acquaintances. (Well, I do make a few exceptions for my favourite celebrities, cutie pies and accounts with really aesthetically pleasing pictures.) So when that happens, I assume that a bridge has been burnt. It saddens me cause I am one who treasures relationships with others.


…For a bit. I'm definitely not going to be played for a fool. Why would I want to be at the end of a unreciprocated relationship? Ain't nobody got time for that! I'm going to hit that unfollow button faster than your Instagram profile can load. Goodbye, the end. I have a good mind to block their sorry ass but I am after all a habitual online stalker.

I do wonder about their rationale for doing so. Were my pictures getting too boring? Were they offensive somehow? (Maybe they were sick of my face? Haha!) I definitely am not inactive! I'm currently following 745 accounts on Instagram and almost half of them are inactive! I did not unfollow them. I personally feel like it's basic courtesy. (At least give me a heads up?) I guess it's really naive of me to expect the same from others. When am I ever going to learn?


My indifference turns to annoyance when these people actually follow me back and start liking my pictures to get my attention! Haha! Don't make me scoff at the desperation, please. Yes, I do see the notifications. I am not going to follow back. You are dead to me. Ship KAYVAN has sailed. Stop.


So much for wondering if it was a fault at my end. You all just want your followers to following ratio to be like 10:1! Chances are, that will never happen. Hope the risk was worth my loyalty. Do you think that ratio will prove to the world that ya'll are so interesting and all? Well, you are. Interestingly gutless. Why do you want to follow me back? Are you still concerned with my opinion? Sit your ass down and take an advice from yours truly—don't give two hoots about people that don't matter. From the looks of it, ya'll can't walk the talk. I absolutely cannot stand people who are so desultory. If you're going to be an egomaniacal bitch, see it through to the end. Even Gushcloud is continuing to fight on despite already having a foot in the grave! (I do not condone their practices but their resilience is definitely applaudable.) Don't go chasing waterfalls because you'll be cascaded into pulp.

I'm sure there are some who might feel that I'm over-thinking. It's 2015, honey. Your Instagram account is practically your ID.

10/04/2015 Update: 
I'll be unfollowing some inactive accounts, especially those that have never engaged on my posts before. Those who I have not interacted enough with recently too. Dust bunnies are overpopulating!


Cineleisure's Next Online Sensation 4 [Entry Post + Audition Clip]
by Keefe Kayvan on Sunday, 8 March 2015 at 2:30 pm
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[Entry Post]


Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. What's the first thing that pops into your mind? If it is the Cathay Cineplex, we already have a common leisure interest—movies!

I take my movie experiences pretty seriously. (I take any experiences that I pay for seriously.) I'm the type of customer who wants the best value for my money and when that is met, I sing praises graciously. That is why I always recommend Cathay Cineplexes to anyone who is planning to get their movie fix, especially so if I'm joining. You'll see why…

1. Movie Diversity

Their movie listings are always aplenty and of various genres to cater to different audiences. Apart from blockbusters, Cathay Cineplexes also screen movies that would otherwise be deemed unprofitable in the Singapore market. I never fail to be spoilt for choices patronising their cinema.

2. Promotions

Students, senior citizens and privileged card holders are always in for numerous discounts and incentives during their movie experience at Cathay Cineplexes. More often than not, I purchase my tickets online to avoid disappointment and their MasterCard promotion has helped me save quite a sum of cash.

3. Facilities

Yes, Cathay Cineplexes have state-of-the-art projection and sound systems but what really got me hooked are their spacious cushioned seats. It is an absolute bliss to be able to exit the cinema after a movie without my legs numbed and tingling. Their rows of seats are also aligned at a steeper gradient to ensure that vision of the screen is not compromised. I prefer getting the couple seats because there will be additional space when the armrest is lifted and they are priced the same as the individuals.

[Audition Clip]


21/03/2015 Update: 


I was very driven to snatch the title of Cineleisure's Next Online Sensation, but I will no longer be participating in the competition. Many thanks to everyone who was rooting for me! Please continue to do so cause I need your love to slay. I've got bigger fish to fry.


Milkcow Singapore 밀크카우 [Review]
by Keefe Kayvan on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 at 7:00 pm
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South Korea's famed organic soft served ice-cream has hit Singapore at last, joining in on our latest dessert craze with more that 12 different toppings to compliment their handmade creamery! A different but equally delicious experience each visit? Nice strategy there, Milkcow.

With it's first store conveniently settled at The Cathay, it's certain that Singaporeans will jump at the opportunity to give Milkcow's 100% natural and organic treat a try. You know what that means? Ridiculously long snaking queues! Ugh.



I don't like queueing, so you can imagine how happy (and lucky) I was to have been invited to their grand opening on the 6th of February 2015 along with my Food Thieves friends! (This post is so overdue! Yikes.)


All of us were practically spoilt for choices. All the toppings looked so appetising that I wanted to lump them all in one cup of ice cream! Rest assured, I maintained my composure.


I went with the traditional honey and honeycomb toppings for my first cup. I loved how the sweetness of the honey didn't overpower the milk. I got bored of the taste nearer to the bottom but nonetheless it was one of the better honey-drizzled ice creams I've had.


Aloysius had the cotton candy and macaron toppings, with added honey.



Jovan had the popcorn and Oreo bits to top his. Seeing how good it looked, I took a second cup. (I was hungry…) It tasted like any other Cookies 'n Creme ice cream and the popcorn didn't add any particular kick to the mix.


I don't usually like having nuts (they cause pimple breakouts?) but I was so glad that I tried the pistachio sauce! Topped together with the macaron, I liked this particular combination the best. The nutty flavour went really well with the milk and the macaron added the additional sweetness that makes deserts deserts. Yes, it was my third cup.

I didn't get chance to try their ginseng syrup but I heard that it was really unique and tasty. Maybe next time, uh?

Go on and give Milkcow a try! Let me know which topping(s) you've had and if you liked it!

Milkcow Singapore 밀크카우
Address: The Cathay #01-03, 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: 11:30AM – 9:50PM (Sun – Thu), 11:30am –10:50pm (Fri, Sat, and eves of Public Holidays)


My 23rd Birthday Gathering
by Keefe Kayvan on Monday, 16 February 2015 at 6:00 pm
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Many big heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to come down for my 23rd birthday gathering last week, especially since it was sandwiched between a heavy work/school week and Valentine's Day!

If you're wondering why I didn't start off the post with a full group photo, it's cause there isn't one! Ugh.

I regrettably did not plan this gathering well. Deciding on this event only a week in advance and having a pretty crazy work schedule did not help either. Fancy the host changing the venue at the eleventh hour and arriving to his own gathering two hours late with most of the food! Yikes. (Truth be told, these were faults on their sides!)

Well, enough of the whining. Let's get to the photos! 




I originally planned to wear a shirt with a bow tie and a cardigan but I couldn't be bothered to put up with the heat so I just went with a t-shirt instead. I think I pulled off the whole "doing it effortlessly" look. Haha!
































Despite all the cock-ups, I had such a good time catching up and laughing and well… receiving presents! I'd like to thank everyone for their presence again and effort in making the start of my 23rd year on planet Earth so joyful.


It's Wonderful To Be Single On Valentine's Day
by Keefe Kayvan on Sunday, 1 February 2015 at 7:00 pm
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Romance is overrated. Relationships are overrated. Chocolates and wines are overrated. Roses and plushies are overrated. Making out is overrated. (Okay, maybe not the last.) There are so many awesome things to do when you're single and ready to mingle on Valentine's Day!

…Things you would do any other day, basically. Let's face the truth. No matter how hard people try to insist that Valentine's Day can be celebrated and enjoyed just as much by singles with their friends and family (or themselves), it sucks not to be coupled on this particular day. I'm not saying that there are no perks to that but they are completely overshadowed. It doesn't matter what you do, everything on Valentine's Day will scream "You sad lonely soul!"

I wanted to write about how you can have the best Valentine's Day as a gleeful and contented bachelor/bachelorette (maybe your attached but apart?) but that will just be utter bullshit. I'm going to help you with something more useful. (It'll work for people in dissatisfactory relationships too.)

How To Survive Valentine's Day:

1. Lock away all your mobile phones and computers. Those incessant status and photo updates from obnoxious coupled friends and family are not good for you. You won't be happy for them (don't fake it) and you'll just be reminded of how nobody wants you.

2. Chances are, you won't heed Tip 1. You are all masochists. So be it. Log on to Tinder and swipe through Tinder and laugh at the many profiles of single (or attached or open or just confused?) in your vicinity who are just as sad. No harm boosting your ego with matches too.

3. Leave stink bombs along park pavements and watch in amusement as unsuspecting couples come through for a romantic walk.

4. Send a black rose to everyone who has ever broken your heart. This option is only for people with extra cash. Don't make yourself even sadder by being broke.

4.2 Alternatively, you can leave shade-throwing RuPaul's Drag Race GIFs on their Facebook profile.

5. Order pizza. Pizza will always love you.

6. When the delivery person arrives, ask if he/she will be working late. If so, order more pizza so you two can spend more quality time together.

6.2 If not, offer the pizza to anyone (especially complete strangers) who will eat it off your body.

7. Make out with anyone! A Tinder match? Pizza person? Complete stranger? Take advantage of each other's vulnerability.

8. Post a selfie on Instagram and caption "It's just like any other day, guys. Single and lovin' it!" Everyone will admire you and like your post. Maybe someone will be able to see through your facade and direct message you for a date.

9. Bake macarons. Proceed to throw them away. The macarons are a metaphor for your melancholy.

10. Bring your parents out for a meal. (Although I think that they wouldn't want you disturbing their moment…)

11. Rally your friends out to party! Just please don't end up by the side of the road sobbing and whining about how you are going to die alone with a dozen cats.

12. Go catch the 50 Shades of Grey movie by yourself. Scan the cinema for fellow singles and offer your popcorn. Things will get heated during the movie. Offer your body.

13. Take a vacation. Get out of here! It can't be Valentine's Day everywhere, right?!

You can survive 24 hours. Know that you'll be loved and touched. Eventually.