Discreet Hearing Aid - Oticon Zeal

Decided to branch into conversations of things that matter. As I am ageing, I am starting to observe the world around me more deeply. More recently, I saw my grandmother with her chunky and unsightly hearing aid and I wondered if old age for me would be the same and dreads the day if hearing loss sets in for me early (I do listen to very loud music).

Finding about Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid through my mother was quite a relief. First of all, it is so small - it is nearly invisible, sitting comfortably inside the ear. I have seen some seniors non-retirees with their hearing aids and there is always some sort of sigma - as though the lost of hearing also equates to the loss of the abilities. Having a discreet tool to mask a hearing disability is definitely much preferred in a corporate setting as it help to maintain one's dignity and confidence. 

With technology advancement, the hearing aid serve like a ear bud. It can contact wirelessly to our devices such as the smartphone, tablets and computers. It blends seamlessly to our modern life. The premium AI Sound processing can reduce unwanted background noise, letting you hear clearly from all directions.  Unlike the traditional hearing aids, Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid allows same day fittings - you can work out being fitted within 10 minutes to 2 hours depending on your needs. 

One of my grandmother's grouse was the long charging hours of her current hearing aid. Pretending to be able to hear is no fun. I was glad to hear that the Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge. If a quick boost is needed, 15 minutes of charging 4 hours of use. Everything is really good, the only catch? It is a little pricey. As far as technology is concern, the price will go down in time. But if you are a senior with a bit of surplus cash, this might be something you would want to splurge on. 

Edge - Surf and Turf

Probably the best buffet theme we have had at Edge, I absolutely love the offerings for 'Surf and Turf', featuring delicacies both from the land and sea. Call me bias, but I adore the seafood selection more. Some of my favourites include the charcoal-barbecued giant squid and Jumbo white clam in Hakka Sweet Wine Broth. 

My usual favourites were also served i.e. Sashimi, roasted pork, snow crab etc. My only problem was that I enjoyed so much food that I couldn't find space for seconds. Also for me who was relatively familiar with Edge's usual offerings, I had quite a bit of fun exploring old spaces to find new dishes. 

Sorry for the massive amount of food photos, I just had so much fun eating and snapping. Another problem from over-stuffing was that you need to find food to break the taste. I particularly love the oriental soups and drank a few for this purpose. To be rather frank, I never remembered this to be Edge's strong suite. I was pleasantly surprised to find how good their soups are now. 

For those who love meats, don't miss the charcoal-barbecued Marinated Lamb T-Bone! It was so, so good. While we were there, the whole Edge was packed with no seats for walk-ins. So be sure to reserve early. Best of all, free flow of soft drinks for all. Only until 29 Mar (Fri to Sun) for dinner (6pm to 10pm), don't miss it! This is probably the most worth buffet to date. 

$128++ per adult | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks

$64++ per child (6 to 12 years old) | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks

Top up an additional $78++ for a bucket of five bottles of The Portman Lager

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** To get additional discounts, you can use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Stylophone, Finally!

I was eyeing on the stylophone for the longest time, so I was so stoked to finally got it. And best of all, thanks to ecommerce, I don't have to fly to Europe/ US to get it and the price has fallen, making it affordable for the masses. Apart from trying out novelties, I also really enjoy collecting weird instruments. I still haven't master it. But I am so amused by it. The kids also had a great time fiddling around. 

For the older folks who love David Bowie, this is an instrument that is very familiar to them. If you have background in music, this is not too difficult to figure out. But to perform it with other instruments, that's a struggle for me (cos I am not musically inclined) >_< love its techno sound, here's how you could possibly perform it!