♥ Princessa's Royal Diary ♥ - Royalty has never been so PINK!

*Warning: Content may be slightly disturbing...*

In the last couple of months, the words "death" and "cancer" keeps appearing. It's not only written but during conversations. First the passing of a dear friend, an unfortunate medical report (which I'm not going to elaborate on), the departure of my BFF's friend's sister, a traffic accident... it suddenly occurred to me that life is truly unpredictable. Well, not exactly "suddenly" per se, but it wasn't something I consciously took note off.

All this misfortune kinda brings back sad memories...

The first time I felt I lost someone close happened 10 years ago. A girl friend of mine (we were pretty close) scored really well for her examinations and her parents bought her a new ride. We were all envious of her. Sadly, before she could even take us for a spin, that very night while driving to a party, she met in an accident. We lost her that day. It was devastating. The worst part of all... (she's not local by the way) I couldn't even say goodbye.

I can't be sure if it was this incident that affected me, but for the longest time ever, I somewhat distant myself. I wasn't really able to get close to another person (I barely had any girl friends then). I kinda hop from one social circle to another, from time to time.

Anyway. Point being, be it an accident, an illness, and/or whatsoever, we should always be prepared. If a prevention is available and it could save your life, why not take it? You only have one life, there's no replays. It's not like a computer game, you can't reset and start over. Life just doesn't work that way.

Out of the many cancers out there, cervical cancer happens to be one that can actually be prevented. In case you didn't already know, cervical cancer is the 6th most common cancer among women in Singapore. It is said that 1 woman dies every 5 days from it and an estimation of 80 percent of women will come in contact with the virus. The moment you are sexually active, you are at risk getting the virus, regardless. For this case, the use of condoms will not reduce the risk. The only means of prevention is the vaccine which is available in Singapore and cost between SGD300 to SGD500 for the full course of injections.

And I have been vaccinated!!!

Ever since the POCC Blogger Engagement Event I attended a month back, I've been thinking about getting a Cervical Cancer vaccination but never really got down to do it.

Thanks to Nuffnang, POCC and Karri Family Clinic, I've finally gotten the jab.

The whole process basically took about 10 minutes, including the waiting time. The jab itself took a couple of seconds. I'm pretty immune to injunctions, so it really didn't hurt at all. I'm guessing, if it's someone less tolerant to pain... it probably hurts a little more than a flu jab but not that much.

It only takes a couple of seconds (three times over) and you will have a lifetime free from cervical cancer.

So ladies, protect yourself against Cervical Cancer. PLEDGE to show your support and spread the message to all the women you care about by clicking on the button below.

What's more? There's always more...

In line with the campaign, POCC is organising its very own bazaar to let you, your friends as well as your family, enjoy some bonding time and do some shopping. In addition to that, POCC is also holding Singapore’s BIGGEST Pink Party against Cervical Cancer!

Both events will be held at Zouk on July 24th. The bazaar is from 12noon to 6pm and the party from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

The bazaar is free admission but if you’ll like to setup a booth there, you may register here!

The party on the other hand would require you to register online. A total of 1,000 goodie bags are to be given out, and upon registration, you'll be entitled to the one for one drink promotion. In each goodie bag is also an exclusive, limited edition specially designed POCC Wristlet by International Brand, Muiik (www.muiik.com). There are only limited tickets up for grabs, so do hurry!

FYI, admission to the POCC Pink Party is from 8pm to 10pm. Ticket holders are entitled to stay on and party after the event.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Protect Your Loved Ones & Be Rewarded!

Well, the POCC Pink Party’s not till next Saturday. In the meantime, you can get ready for it by getting a spa treatment!

3,000 spa vouchers by Subtle Senses worth SGD160 each will be given away to the first 3,000 people who pledge their support for the cause and join them as Facebook fan!

Above all, please remember the most important thing which is, Cervical Cancer can kill. Protect yourself and women you care for! Find out more at www.pocc.sg!

The Power Over Cervical Cancer (POCC) campaign is a movement to keep us, women, aware that we have the power to prevent ourselves from Cervical Cancer.

Here are more photos taken during the POCC Blogger Engagement Event!

Estee and me! (I haven't seen Estee for AGES!)

And yes, I went with Estee! But of course...

Priss was there too! (She's my BFF! I don't know what I'll do without here >.

A group photo with the girls (some of them at least). I didn't know Esther had a sister (she's the one all the way on the left side)! Lolx.