The hairdresser is a chatty Chinese Malay lady called Le. An English teacher by education, a hairdresser by trade! She works from home most of the time, but also, part-time, at another salon. (She will know all the latest styles, be assured!)

$6 to $7 for a man's style haircut, $7 to $10 for ladies - how much better can it get? Perms $30 (Short, inc. cut and dry), colour $25 (short), streak $25 (short), highlight $3 each foil.

But do call for an appointment to avoid disappointment. Appointments are easy to get - any day, any time. Great hair - great prices - great service. She will put a smile on your face - even if there isn't much hair left to work with :)

Approximate cost: $8

If you are into Vietnamese cuisine (and who isn't??) - this restaurant is for you. The best Vietnamese food I've ever tried! The unforgettable pork chop combination with broken rice - mmmmmm. Unassuming on both the outside and inside - there's more to it than meets the eye! And what better evidence is there of the authenticity and quality than the perpetually busy house full of the most fussy people on the planet - the Vietnamese. A perfect place to have a late breakfast on a Sunday morning!

Approximate cost: $8

The best gym in Brisbane! Love those individual LCD screens - perfect for busy people who work during the day and want to kill two birds with one stone - catch up on the news and do some exercise at the same time! The 25m pool is also great - but would have been better if its opening hours were the same as the gym.. Friendly staff and affordable prices - forget "Finance First" (oops, i meant "Fitness First") with its annoying follow up calls and shameless price discrimination.. CBJ kicks ass!!!