.:Bliss:.

2009-10-25T23:06:00.004+08:00

Had a great brunch at Canopy's today! I shall let the pics do the talking..too tired to elaborate in detail. Sidetrack abit.. i just wanna enjoy these few days, every minute and second of it before the HELL DAY starts. =S grrrrrr~

Strawberry juice and Cafe Latte.

Egg Florentine - Soft poached eggs on English muffin with spinach and hollandaise sauce.

Homemade sticky date pudding - with butterscotch sauce and accompanied with vanilla ice cream.

**Images taken under natural lighting with ISO200, slight improvement. =) My 'lousy' +2Diopter can be quite okay after all. =p
I hope by next yr I can get my first 60mm macro lens. I really hope!

2009-10-04T11:13:00.002+08:00

Happy MidAutumn Fest! Initially i wanted to pig out on mooncake ice-creams/desserts.. but ended up eating these fruit tarts at The FruitTart Shop @ Raffles City basement.

We ordered the Orange + Grapefruit tart. A mixture of sweet and bitter combination submerged in thick coat of fresh cream and milk cream beneath. Woot!

One slice of tart is definitely not enough, another is the Strawberry + Berries Chocolate! (cant remember the exact name) The strawberries are soooo sweet unlike those sour ones out there. Perfect! Layered alternately with berries and chocolate mousse.. heavenly!

*Photos taken with the use of a +2 Diopter Lens since i cant afford a Macro yet. So its the least expensive method to get a similar effect. But of cos.. nothing is better than a Macro.LOL.

2009-08-31T15:03:00.004+08:00

Life has been pretty mundane till i've nothing or no mood to blog and i did thought of ending this blog since i dont have much viewers anyway.

Well, the interesting event was my 28th Aug Graduation at SIM and i'm really happy to be officially graduated. I'm also glad that most of my pals are doing well at work. =) Piccys on my facebook.

Was thinking if i should get myself a nicey looking bag.. i did consider LV or Gucci or Miu Miu. But they are either too common looking or not eye catching enough. So i browsed for some valuable vintage bags on Ebay.. i saw this!

This is love! So pretty and the price is very attractive too. At least USD$2K. I need the moolah..
-___-'''

I'm sort of a vintage collector, other than the stack of 60s era kebayas i've got. The last item i bought was an AUTHENTIC vintage Dior Duo-Tone sunglasses from the 70s. It was still affordable then.

The first vintage item from ebay was a necklace from the 50s. This is the cute owl manufactured by a toy factory that has been closed down. Its too cute to resist.

So what will be my next collection.. I hope its that bag above. HAHA.

2009-05-03T22:54:00.001+08:00

I SERIOUSLY need a EF-S60mm 2.8 macro lens. When??!!

2009-04-27T10:16:00.003+08:00

this blog is dying..
everyday is e same .. with some bad news as well as good ones..
well, the BIGGEST Good news - i've got my very own 450D Canon DSLR! WOOOOHOOOO!
*Credits to Smurf*
bought a portrait lens, maybe i'll reuse the zoom lens which has been with me for years and i'm saving up for a macro lens. =D
goodbye to my sony cybershot.. haha

i'm planning for an upcoming big project. Hopefully it will be up in mid/end may..my DSLR will be heavily utilised for this 'event'. =) all e best to me!

2009-03-09T11:06:00.001+08:00

i'm trying to adapt.
i'm trying to adapt.
its suffocating. its horrible. its depressing.
but i'm tryting to adapt.
i'm trying.
i'm trying very hard.
very very hard.

2009-02-23T11:43:00.023+08:00

The mega melodrama 'Little Nonya' was indeed channel 8's biggest accomplishment as its their first period drama featuring the Peranakan life and it has influenced the majority's interest in the Peranankan culture. Sadly, to Peranankans themselves, this drama is deemed too overdramatic and it sort of sterotypically misrepresented Baba family as 'the rich and powerful' and old bibiks to be 'evil'. Well, we cant please everyone with the same frequency isnt it?

My interest in Peranankan culture started during my sec sch days. On our annual racial harmony day, we were free to dress up in traditional ethic wear and some of my classmates wore cheongsams (boring!), ukatas aka summer cotton kimonos(poor looking designs) and kebayas! Yep, their kebayas were passed down from their grandmothers and its embroidery is soo pretty! Few years later, i attended the Peranankan Festival held at the Asian Civilisation Museum, featuring Peranakan food, music and culture. Of cos, more ladies in kebayas to admire! haha. that was when i'm determined to own a set and now i've got 5 ranging from 'sulam bertabur' to 'kebaya rendah'! *grinz*

I managed to dig these old piccys taken by a camera phone.

Peranankan delicacies in buffet style so just grab as much as u can!

chit chatting and dancing happily away with the music in the bkgrd..

Having stayed at Katong district for nearly 10 years, Peranankans culture aint foreign to me as its sth i get close with everyday. In the next few wks, i'll be shifting permanently to another district, which is damn foreign. I'll miss katong like crap but i certainly wont miss e place i'm putting up at nw. tat place is cursed/spooked. big tme.

Since i prolly wont be back to Katong any soon, i decided to pop by at Kim Choo for dinner while i'm still a Katong-rean.lolz.If you can still remem the restaurant by Yueniang(Jeanette Aw) in the last episode of 'Little Nonya', its right here!

Was feeling rather full that day, so we ordered sth homecooked tat is light/digestable and when i'm free someday maybe i'll pop down again to try other spicy dishes.Generally, thumbs up for all those i've ordered. The asam tastes really great btw, i'm a big fan of asam sauce! The omelette is puffy and airy but a tad too oily, anyway i like!

Right up to second floor, its Kim Choo's museum which sells collectables and antiques ranging from glassware, ornaments and clothes. Yep, to me the most interesting part of Baba culture is abt their fashion. I got my antique kebayas from Kim Choo and they are passed down by baba families from Malacca.

I was taught how to differentiate between Antique/Modern kebayas. During the early
40s ,antique kebayas used rubiah and/or voile as their base material, either plain pastel or with ready made embroidery. All kebayas are made-to-measure, so i am fortunate to get those pieces tt fits me perfectly. In kebaya making, only european imported threads are used for embroidery because as compared to today's, european threads do not fade with time and their fibres are more intact. All these materials i've mentioned ceased to exist today, tt's y a piece of kebaya can be so costly. An antique kebaya normally have 'ketok lobang' done at the seams using a SINGER sewing machine which of cos u dun see it in a modern piece. The biku biku are all hand/machine embroidered those days and of a better standard. Modern kebayas are a total replica and uses only cotton material with more stiff looking embroidery and it costs a bomb. So no point.

Peranakans believe that passing down their belongings is as gd as giving their good fortune in this lifetime to their decendents (no shoes definitely!).Unfortunately, bibi Belinda is not ard cos she's the one who shared with me alot on the Peranankan culture else we can share a pic. =)

These are the spices which are added into rice dumplings, the Peranankans termed it as 'Kueh Chang' instead of 'Bak Chang'. Kim Choo is famous for their kueh chang especially the Nyonya Chang (my fav). Sidetrack alittle...i still have no idea if Nonya or Nyonya is correct term. =x okay..nvm abt tt.

We bought a few mini size nyonya, dried shrimps, some XO flavoured meat dumplings which i forgotten and Rembah Udang! I'm sure you heard of this pretty often in that melodrama. No pics on them lah..too lazy to snap.

Okay..i still have loads to share but my fingers are getting tired and i shall end here. Come talk to me if u wish to noe more! haha.cheerios!

2009-02-18T21:59:00.006+08:00

jus a short quickie update...had an expensive vday dinner at Royal China last sat and its certainly worth it. this pic is taken with a lousy cammy with extremely 'CMI' light saturation and i intend to upgrade to DLSR..

met up with the gals to enjoy a farewell dinner at shukudo and some camwhoring sessions after tat. =p Hey Ah Jer, u'll be missed!

I'm seriously hooked to CLAYMORE! Watched the anime and i still wanna read the manga cos there's a slight difference to anime. Simply too irresistable...

2009-02-10T20:42:00.004+08:00

its been long since i last update abt anything. Main reason is i've been lazy (sounds cliche), but yah, tt's the fact. Okay, guess i really need to put effort to plan ahead and for sth BIG. To most pple out there it seems far from possible but i'm gonna make it POSSIBLE. definitely. I quote, a famous speech from Martin Luther King, 'I have a dream.'

YES. i have a dream and its a BIG one. but i'm quite stuck now, resources,networking and all tat knots...how am i gonna start..? no way i'm gonna stuck like where i am now, feels as though i'm leading a dead and mundane life, repeating cycles everyday. Gonna suicide if this goes on..there i must start planning, searching, waiting for opportunities..i gotta do something.

SO yes! I have a dream and i'm gonna make it possible!

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
Ill cross the stream - I have a dream

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
Ill cross the stream - I have a dream
Ill cross the stream - I have a dream

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
Ill cross the stream - I have a dream
Ill cross the stream - I have a dream

2009-01-25T19:28:00.000+08:00

Wishing all a wonderful new yr!

2009-01-21T18:49:00.002+08:00

To my bestest fren on this very special day! =D

2009-01-17T10:44:00.001+08:00

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2009-01-16T15:31:00.001+08:00

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

2008-12-30T19:33:00.008+08:00

The most anticipated entry of 2008, a compilation of the 'MUST TRY' at HK! Wanna drool over your monitor? Enlarge the pix for a clearer view!

Yung Kee Restaurant

Located at Wellington street, Central, this one of the best restaurant in HK with its specialty in dim sum and cantonese cuisine. The disappointing part of my trip was i failed to enjoy authentic HK dim sum. Simply becos i've got no time! damn. But those dishes shown above are MUST try! Yung Kee serves dim sum from 2pm to 5pm (weird timing). I tried those dishes during noon 12pm plus. The roast goose i've tasted was FAT-bulous. That layer of FAT can be measured in millimetres beneath the crispy roasted skin, the meat is tender and delicious. Real good. Next is Yangchow fried rice, topped with chopped roasted meat bits and juicy shrimps hidden at the bottom. We also ordered stir fried kailan with garlic (not shown). Simple dishes, fantastic taste.Overall, this meal is one that i'll always remember.

Xu Liu Shan dessert

Xulishan is easily available in most part of HK, especially near shopping malls. My guess is most Hongkongers love mango flavoured desserts, cos nearly half the menu is 'mango flavour/fruit/juice watsoever'. This is known as the 'Glutinous rice balls in mango juice with extra mango.' So mango-ish. But its so irresistable! Its triple bliss! Mango juice concentrate with mango cubes and a mango flavoured ice-cream.. Oooh! To tone down a little, glutinous rice balls are added to for the QQ effect. Next is the Fried radish cake, just like those in SG but has mushrooms added instead of dried shrimps.. a different sensation indeed.

Ngong Ping Garden Restaurant

Went there over for lunch while i land my feet on Ngong Ping village after a long cable car ride. We ordered Fried pan egg with chopped radish (aka choy po egg), boiled spinach and vegetarian crab claw. The boiled spinach doesnt taste bland at all, it tasted great! The most interesting one is the vegetarian crab claw, i was kinda curious on how they fit the 'claw' in. See that last pic? They cut sugarcane into a 'blade' shape and wrapped it with vegetarian crab meat. By doing so, you get to enjoy the sweetness of sugarcane juice seeped into the 'meat' for a better taste!

Temple St hawker stall

If you visit HK, you definitely must experience dining at their local hawker stalls. Along Temple St or other streets, you'll see plenty of food stalls selling a variety of unique looking seafood. This one i tried is a typical 'tze char' stall. I dint have much time to try out other stalls at the vicinity, but their 'Ma Po tofu' really tasted homecooked. I've never seen such weird looking prawns before, its known as the 'Mantis Shrimps'. It doesnt taste much like prawns infact, i cant describe it, its pretty crunchy infact.

Tsin Tsai Kee

Claims to be HK's best noodle shop with all the newspaper articles pasted on their glass door. Also located at Wellington St. Central, this tiny shop is packed with customers. So u gotta wait alittle while or if possible, bear with it and squeeze in to share table with others. No regrets! HK style wanton noodles do not come in 'dry' form, its only in soup based with wanton wrapped with juicy shrimps. The noodles are really springy not soggy at all! Other than the traditional wanton noodles, i ordered the fish meat noodle, its real fish meat (not flour) mixed with parsely bits and its tasted unique to me!

Man Kee Dessert

Similar to Xuliushan, Man Kee is another popular dessert shop in HK and serves mostly mango flavoured desserts. I tried this at IFC (International Finance Centre), one of HK's biggest shopping all, selling branded apparels (jus like our Ngee Ann city). Shown above is the mango juice dessert with beancurd and mine is the mixed fruit dessert right behind. I wont say that this is better than Xuliushan or vice versa, both i personally feel taste great in their own ways!

2008-12-28T21:47:00.000+08:00

HK's best delicacies coming up next! Stay tune!

2008-12-23T12:01:00.002+08:00

I'm super busy this week with 40 presents to complete wrapping by this saturday! So here's some of my HK pics for your viewing pleasure. Want to see more? Come to FACEBOOK!

Experiences @ Hongkong - Part 1

2008-12-21T22:19:00.006+08:00

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Hey hey! I'm back to sunny Singapore! It was cold at HK, temp range from 15 degrees at nite to 20degrees in the day. As i have a low tolerance for cold, for me its like chilling my arse off esp when the cold wind blows. I have to apply lip balm like every 10 mins? damn.. my lips cracked n peeled n feels like crap. But i simply love cold places during christmas season! Seeing everyone ard me in their thermal wear makes christmas feels real at least when u compare it with Singapore.

i'm glad i can speak fluent cantonese so language is not a problem. Anyway they understd Chinese n English as well. Oh, sidetrack abit, i met Gigi Leung in person at the Marc Jacobs shop! Piang! I wanna take a pic with her actually, but hmm.. just feel a little paiseh to do so. haiz.

Back again, in HK, most shops are open till 2am and the streets are always crowded. I tend to forget where i am gg most of the time cos every street looks identical with their gigantic neon lights, so i cant lose my map. This is my second visit to HK and i'm glad their customer service quality improved loads! Which is good news. The bad news is, i think the food hygiene level is still far from acceptable. A couple of times i get stomach upset which is rather irritating esp whilst i'm on a trip. Maybe i'm weak. And toilets are not easily accessible in HK, So be thankful for being a singaporean. There aint any toilets in their MTR and even in some shopping malls. The staff use their personal staff toilets and the public gotta settle it elsewhere. The nearest toilet wld take like 20mins walk away to the next shopping mall. -_-''' I dint buy much stuff from HK, in terms of currency wise, not much cheaper than SG anyway. Just bought 2 fake branded goods, lolz, and a gift for my bestest fren's bday next mth. Abt getting fake branded stuff, there is plenty at Ladies Mkt. I came across a 'stall', just a table with a pictures of branded bags. I was tempted to take a look and an innocent looking gal was trying to get me. She said if i'm interested i can see the real stuff in a 'showroom'. So she brought me secretly to a sleazy looking run down building, climb up to the 3rd flr. She unlocked the main door and i saw a variety of fake branded bags stack neatly on the shelves. Wow! Eye opener, this is pretty common in BKK too. Yup, i made my choice and purchase one for SGD$90 but i was kinda stupid not to bargain any further. -_-''' Nvm, i shall learn frm this lesson.

Stay tune for my next upcoming entry. Dont miss the foodie part! I've got loads to recommend! cheerios!

2008-12-11T18:52:00.001+08:00

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ps:I'm leaving on a jet plane to HK next week! Woohoo!

Chashin Part 2

2008-11-28T19:53:00.006+08:00

**I love their teacups!

Oh i'm kinda addicted to have noon tea at Chashin cos its jus such a great place to sit, relax and laze the entire day away. This time round, Jerlyn was my companion so who will be my next? Teehee. =D

Had Lemongrass Tea this time, not bad but i still prefer the previous, French Rose Tea and Jerlyn had Hibiscus Tea + she ordered an Apple cake.

Glazed with icing and some maybe apple/cinnamon syrup at the top. The cake is spongy but a tad too sweet for me to take more than a bite. Of cos, it defintely complements well with tea so you wont be overdosed by its sweetness. =>

Tea @ Chashin

2008-11-18T21:06:00.012+08:00

Met up with Jas for tea today, its our first meet up and its also my first time tat no window shopping was done but to sit and relax to enjoy afternoon tea. =)

Other than those common street cafes like Coffee Bean, Starbucks etc. We went to Chashin located at Luxe Building, Handy Road. Surprisingly, there wasnt even a single customer around when we stepped it. Its just the two of us thruout e entire noon. 0_o'' I heard that their business isnt good so why not give them my support so that more pple will get to noe this wonderful place. =D

My French Rose Tea set

Jas's Hibiscus Tea set

I love this cup. Its so sweet looking! Chashin pays attention to delicate details like how they complement their tea set with their tea varieties range from Flowers, Fruits, Chinese, Japanese, English tea styles.

We ordered the Honey Milk Jelly. A pudding with combination of honey and milk, topped with citrus orange syrup!

Surprise! We are presented with a fruit cake FOC, i think its cranberry cake. i think. Its delicious!

A rewardingly relaxing gloomy noon @ the cosy Chashin enjoying our cuppa hot tea, chit chatting for 3hrs randomly and endlessly on personal thoughts, life and experiences. A great company at a great place! =D

new toy. new addiction.

2008-11-16T21:21:00.008+08:00

Infact i wont bother to change my hp though there are many cool looking smartphones out there. I finally get myself a new hp cos my previous one was smashed terribly by accident. Tat time i did make e Iphone my first choice but hmmm...

ok. In e end, i settle for e HTC Diamond! Yeah! Abit not used to it but gradually i'm getting fine with it. =D

I love its sleekness, compact size, it looks glam, its beauty.
I hate e part i have to concentrate while SMSing. It makes me lose the keen interest of SMSing.

Next addiction other than Bleach is Claymore!

There may be some bits of blood and gore but still ok. This anime is simply irresistable and i cant stop catching up.

* Ive been working out lately which is pretty rare for pple like me. I ran at least 1km this week. Very lousy lah, well i'm a lousy runner to begin with. =s
I used to hate e shaggy half dead feeling after a long run but to keep my health in balance i gotta do it. Now i'm coping well. So i'm building myself up bit by bit cos i have e intention to participate e upcoming Std Chartd Run in Dec. Yup! I missed e Milkrun and GE run due to my lame excuses of busy schwork and all e crap. Now my health is screwed so I've been watching my meal intake tightly, infact i only consume a quarter of carbohydrates daily. Can be kinda sad cos i only can take a bite or at most a 1/4 of all sinful food.=s well, i'll get used to it soon. I will. A bite is better than 'none'. Dont u think? =)

A thank you post

2008-11-10T10:20:00.004+08:00

Its the end of my school days and i dun think i'll prolly be studying anymore. Maybe i'll take up Japanese to plan for my next year's Japan trip. =) Maybe.

ok. 3 years had passed really fast and during this study period i've been thru alot, the ups and downs that has forced me to grow and develop. There's one person i wld like to thank in my heart. If i have not met her, i wldnt know how crappy/shitty i am. To be honest,i'm never fond of her from the start but think of it she is the mirror of my life and the catalyst for my personal growth.

My final yr schlife was enjoyable, i'm honoured to meet alot of nice pple in sch and i'll rememember them. I wont forget how we used to encourage and support one another during the stressful proj deadlines and exams!

- 2008 BEST PALS n BEST PARTNERS -

this is bad

2008-11-05T20:02:00.002+08:00

jus went for my second lipid/liver test as per normal last sat and i got my results today. So the clinic offered a package inclusive of other tests as well for the 'price of one'. So i was like ...'ok.. why not? its time for a full health check to make sure i'm 'functioning' normally.

went to get my results today, infact i was so confident that everything its gonna be perfect. But as the doc explained to me, everything is ok.. except.. except...except...
.............. i dunno.. i feel the fear now.. its like.. why me?

why? i may to go for more indepth test maybe 3 wks from now...

i hope things can be under control at least...

i hope.

i'm bored

2008-10-29T19:48:00.005+08:00

I'm bored of studying for e past few days and i'm dying to see the arrival of my last paper IME! So i can work and get busy outside. Actually i dun really mind the feelin of being cramped up indoors to study. But i simply hate staying put at my 'camping ground'. Those who have heard my complains will undstd wat i mean. I wont call tat my home.. its not my home/house or anything.. its jus a camping ground for e time being... i hope to get out before CNY. *cross fingers*

ok enough of complaining. The upcoming big news is i'm gonna be a star!

I'm the cover girl of Vogue magazine! *nvm abt having one eye covered. lol

My posters are up near music stores! Muahhhahaha. Ok u can try this at photofunia.com. =D

2008-10-06T20:02:00.004+08:00

REally hate this exam period, i felt as though i've got no life!
argGGHHH! -_-'''

Food is my best anti-depressant for the moment. lolx! Recently,had lunch at Canele, it seems kinda popular @ most places. Another announcment is, Makanguru has ceased updates from now on. Partly, i've got not much time to constantly update so if there is any great foodie. It will be right here. =)

Some choc cake with rum, dont remem the name. But its really good.

Toast with sunny side up, cheese and sandwiched with ham.

tat's all for nw. back to my books. -_-

frustration

2008-09-26T20:05:00.001+08:00

doing the things i hate everyday at a place i hate.

demoralised.

frustrated.

surprise week!

2008-09-17T20:37:00.006+08:00

jus completed my bb proj so i shall take a short break to blog..
to update abt last week's surprises, the good and the bad.

* a little on my accu update - been taking accu close to a month and i gradually see changes like dryer skin, lips, more rashes, back aches, headaches, fatigue etc. took my lipid and liver test a week ago, heng everything is ok.

last was a week of birthdays, first was smurf's bday, nothing special, jus a dinner with his family.

then followed was my bday, as usual nothing special jus a simple dinner at Shodoku, a mache like japanese restaurant, pretty expensive with average standard. I may not go back there unless i'm with a big group.

The nite be4 my bday, i met up with my bestest fren waiyan! how much i miss her man! She gave a economical japanese treat at Nippon Village... HAHA!

also very surprisingly, Yen told me that Jasmine share the same birthday as me! But she's a year younger. -_-''

Recd a surprise gift in my mailbox specially sent by Jolis. I treasure your friendship and how you stood by myside no matter what happens. Yes, you are another bestest fren of mine. hee. so i got another bestie! =D

I recd a dedication specially from Wayne, 'Here comes the sun', a very meaningful and encouraging one. Thanks dude!

here comes the bad surprises, my main door at home died on me. I was locked in the house. no choice i gotta wait till my dad is back to fix it up. Its my good fortune tat it dint happen when i was abt to get outta hse.

After all the ups n downs in a week, its also time to de-stress.. tat is go ktv! i love ktv, either u sing your joys and sorrows out.. and u'll feel very much better.

yeah.. my another round of ktv session will be right after my last class.. hope evryone can make it!

i recd a surprise gift from smurf.. famous choc biscuits from Japan.

its damn nice lor! maybe i 'sua ku' lah, i guess most pple may have tried it. If u havent, its a die die must try! White milky choc sandwiched between 2 crispy thin butter biscuits! Yummy!

ok. i am slow. its my first time to try JCO Donuts. Actually i cant differentiate between JCO and Donut Factory cos its kinda sweet generally. Overall to me, its jus quite similar. Well, i bought this as a gift for smurf's family to thank them for allowing my plants to camp along their corridor!

2008-09-02T21:47:00.001+08:00

standing bird - love psychedelico

beginning of a 'accu-torture adventure'

2008-08-24T22:44:00.002+08:00

today is my day 1 on Accu... dun wish to spell the whole term out.. cos its very disturbing to those who noes abt this drug.

was struggling emotionally for the past few years if i shd take it up.. now i've made my choice and i think its time for me to accept this challenge. its side effects are horrendous.. grrr

DAY 1: i dint feel anything unusual.. jus a little of a dry throat, i wonder if i'm plain paranoid. but i have to be mentally prepared for more 'horrible excitement' ahead. i should start to feel different from Day 15 onwards.. definitely..

another thing is i really really gotta adjust my lifestyle, which i simply hate. No more oily fatty food.. cos this drug will lead to an increased in blood cholesterol, blood triglycerides, may caused depression and liver failure, joint aches.. blah blah. every part of my skin/membranes will dry up completely which is - no contact lenses, must use lip balm, body moisturiser and i gotta carry along with me all day. my next visit to the doc will most prolly be a blood test to make sure my liver is still functioning... it sux to e core, but this is e price to pay for being flawless and perfect.

shall put up with it.. and see how long i can last.

2008-08-16T15:23:00.001+08:00

The greater the adversity we encounter, the stronger we become. The more pressure we face, the more vigorous we become. That’s what it means to lionhearted.

Children of the lion
gazing steadily upon the future
you must know that those who are strong
are so because of ceaseless training

This training is to be found
in earnest effort.
And, just as the lion unleashes
his entire might,
whether the foe be great or small
so should you,
with sincere and untiring dedication,
challenge without fear or arrogance
every problem that stands before you.

Seriousness overcomes difficulties.
Seriousness makes the most of
opportunites.

A life of victory is to be had
through the steady accumulation
of victories won each day,
through total and unsparing effort.

~Sensei Ikeda

agony

2008-08-10T21:18:00.002+08:00

i hate having a gate right infront of my door.
i hate walking along a back alley.
i hate not seeing/hearing noisy cars/children go by.
i hate seclusion emptiness and silence.
i hate that place for being extremely big.
i hate waiting for a min half a year so that i can get out asap.
i feel that i am banished to SISPEC (guys shd noe how tat environment is like)
although i dint experience it myself.
i hate to imagine the worst and e unexpected.
i hate being spaced apart from my plants.
i hate the feeling of helplessness.
i hate to see/hear sth which i dun wish to see/hear.
i hate to sleep in insecurity and fear.
i hate to return to that place everyday which i dun want to.
i hate to be distracted when i know i need to get impt stuff done.
i hate e feeling of fear creeping silently from behind.
i hate that place.

fun.joy.laughter

2008-06-10T11:06:00.022+08:00

I gotta walk all the way in to reach the Orchid Garden, only paid student price at 2 or 3 bucks.If i'm not wrong, but majority are dendrobium, oncidiums and vandaceous orchids planted to be fully expose to sunlight. Deeper in, is the Mist House, with high humidity and slight shading for the cross vandaceous and phal breeds. Its damn humid inside...My fav. spot is the Cool House, slightly air conditioned and with high moisture for temperate climate plants.

Smurf gave me a wonderful treat to celeb our 5th year at Wheelock's Sun with Moon japanese restaurant. Everything is great from its ambience, food and service. Of cos, its very much more expensive than Ichiban's but worth it. The yakisoba and asst sushi is one of the best i've ever tasted, definitely i'll be back there someday. =)

Actually this is my first time attending a fren's wedding and i'm given a last minute role. Supposingly i've to usher the guests to their respective seats but on top of this i have to 'serve' tea to the newly weds during the ceremony! I was damn kancheong, cos everything is glassware from the tray, the teapot and 2 tiny teacups. The moment the emcee announced for the tea ceremony to commence, i have to walk out steadily to the groom so that he'll pour a cup of tea to his bride and vice versa. Piang! Very short 5 min plus, but it feels like forever, i can be clumsy at times, i cant afford to break anything man! haha. heng, everything went perfect! =D

My bestest fren Jo gave me a treat at Kbox Marina right after work, it seemed to be a long time i last been to a ktv. Perhaps the next will be jus before the sch term starts..

Decided to visit the National Museum since its renovation was completed for sometime. Kinda sick of the shopping malls in sg, all lookalikes..anyway it was a memorable experience at the museum. The entrance fee is only 5 bucks for NSmen/Students and 10 bucks for adults. Even if u cheat, no one knows cos its a self ticketing machine! For every gallery you enter, jus slight the ticket on the reader, similar to those entries in the MRT station. The above 'Companion' audio set is given before i entered the Singapore History gallery, just press watever number you see on the floor while walking to your desired section, you can get to listen to a full introduction or see a short summary on the item you're looking at. Real cool and easy to use. Best for people who like things in their own pace, like myself.

Not only you get to enjoy visual and audio effects, the Food gallery at the museum brings you back to history to enrich yourself with the kinda food the early days have and the also u get to 'smell' the variety of spices used. My favourite section is the Fashion gallery, collectibles of clothings and fabrics used those days way back in the 50s.

Met up with uncle Siewteck for lunch, its been like 4 years since we met up. To compliment my effort for making a trip down, he gave me a nice treat. Muahahah! This mth is a mth of sweet treats, and its all food, yeah food makes me happy!

Its friday!

2008-05-16T20:06:00.005+08:00

Without the burden of schwrk/exams, i've got the time to pause and enjoy looking at the flowers. So pretty! Its a sense of accomplishment to me because of effort i've put onto them. Well, thats my passion.

Of cos i cant miss food! Ya Kun is on my favourite list for my 'noon tea' enjoyment. I love toast added with 'Planta' margarine and sugar, somehow makes the taste less greasy, cos its all abt crunching sugar. The egg may seemed disgusting but that wat it supposed to be like.

Located at Beach Road's multi-story hawker center, the char kway teow on the right sux big time. Yea, its char kway teow! They just wanna make it more 'healthy' looking by placing greenies on top. And because of those newspaper articles flashed neatly at their stall, i placed rather high expectations. It says 'NO PORK OR LARD'. oh wat a disappointment~. You cant miss lard on char kway teow!?! It makes a huge difference!
But nvm, eat first then comment. Sadly, it failed.. terribly. So wat if there isnt any pork or lard, every scoop you take, u can nearly see oil dripping out. U call that healthy? Seriously, i would rather go to the extreme to eat unhealthy food if its meant to be unhealthy in the first place. So wats the diff if no pork or lard is added and its still greasy after all, moreover the taste sux!

First of May

2008-04-30T19:46:00.005+08:00

To my fren who appreciates this song as much i do..
Happy Birthday Wayne, may this day be exclusively yours!

i simply love this

2008-04-30T19:41:00.001+08:00

..............

2008-03-30T22:29:00.002+08:00

I just wanna say this..

The One Inch Boy

2008-02-17T21:49:00.002+08:00

Ikeda :You might know the Japanese children story of The One-inch Boy. He wanted to be big. He wanted to be strong. He wanted to impress the princess. When the demon attacked the princess, the one-inch boy fought with all his might, holding off the demon with his sword made from a needle and protecting the princess. He was ready to defend her to the death. But the demon just picked him up and swallowed him.

Shiratsuchi: But the demon just picked him up and swallowed him.

Ikeda: But still the one-inch boy didn't give up. He ran around the demon's stomach, sticking him with his needle.

Shiratsuchi: The demon started screaming in pain, spat the one-inch boy out, and ran away in terror.

Ikeda: And the demon left behind his famous magic mallet. The mallet made wishes come true. The princess asked the one-inch boy what his wish was and swung the mallet for him. Having wished to be big, the one-inch boy immediately grew to full size. He and the princess later married.Now let us ask ourselves a few questions. What does the demon symbolize? How about the magic mallet? And who is the one-inch boy?

Maekawa: Well, he's certainly not just a short person.

Ikeda: That's right. I think he stands for a person bothered by a sense of inferiority, a person who doesn't think very highly of himself. The demon represents the harsh reality bearing down on the person, or perhaps the person's feeling of inferiority itself.

Maekawa: That means that the one-inch boy's battle against the demon is his conquest of his own feeling of inferiority!

Ikeda: Some psychologists have suggested as much. The one-inch boy didn't just sit there wallowing in self-pity, he fought the demon with all his might and as soon as he did that, the demon ran away, and the one-inch boy's wish to be big came true.

The magic mallet is representative of one's own strength of will, the determination not to give up, to go on fighting. If you use that force of will, you can achieve anything. You can become a big, big person.To tell the truth, it's actually quite a luxury to have time to compare yourself to others and suffer feelings of inferiority or superiority. In a life and death situation, you don't have time for any of that. You just have to put all of your energy into surviving. At such times, a person's spirit, a person's life, brings forth incredible power.

Shiratsuchi: Life force is the magic mallet, then.

Ikeda:You all have your own magic mallet. You're the one who decides if you're going to use it or not.If you have the time and energy to sit around fretting and worrying about your supposed faults, it would be far better to spend that time and energy doing things you can do or are good at. In other words, working on realizing your full potential.

Those who can do that are the true victors. They won't have feelings of inferiority or superiority. They won't envy others or look down on them. They will be warm and friendly to everyone they come into contact with. They are able to live a life as clear and bright as the blue skies.n other words, working on realizing your full potential.

i give up

2007-11-11T20:00:00.000+08:00

Motivation is important to keep us moving ahead and advance even further from where we are. Today is my 2nd attempt with choc fondant and i screwed it. I guess baking isnt my forte and another thing is i lack the passion. So i've decided to give up baking for good. I'll pass all the ingredients and utensils to Huimin who has more passion than me. Dont get the wrong idea that i'm those kinda person who gives up easily. I believe that the outcome isnt tat important, rather the importance lies in its process. If you dont enjoy the process of doing something, you just wont do a good job. I thought i can pick up another hobby, that is baking. But i didnt really enjoy the process, i made a huge mess and having to wash the utensils was a hassle. My hands hurt big time. Well, i would rather remain as a connoisseur of gastronomy instead. Then a conclusion came into my mind - nothing gets better than horticulture.

updates..

2007-11-08T21:10:00.000+08:00

its been more than a month since i last updated my blog. Busy with projs exams and partly i'm jus too lazy to pen anything down. Makanguru is covered with dust..yup.. i will update more goodies soon. darn~ I hardly have the time to sit and admire the orchids which has bloomed recently. Since its the cool rainy season, i'm experimenting them with 'ice therapy'(i named this) to induce spikes. Yeah! its works, I'm so excited. more blooms from dec to early jan. teehee.

Exams are over and once again i have all the time in the world (at the moment), to linger in my private space, experiment baking techniques, more animes/movies to catch up and more self-learning to go. Besides, i miss my bestest frens like mad,i had it all planned this mth so tt i must meet them no matter wat. haaaah!

Tried baking choc fondant today, i screwed it terribly. the 'cake' jus cldnt rise at all! dint take a pic cos it looked unappealing~. I used 2 eggs instead of 3 cos we ran out of it and its pure laziness again, to go out and buy. Some adjustments were made to the ingredients, so that explains why. hmm.. shall try it again.. this time it will be successful. trust me. once i get the hang of it, i will bake for my members for my next district mtg in dec.. as a christmas gift. haha.

meanwhile i shall use the time i have now to enjoy myself to the fullest cos next mid-week i'll be busy once again till end of yr. @_@''' wish me luck..

cheers!

its the calorie week

2007-09-19T22:48:00.000+08:00

sept seems to be a birthday month for most pple i know and its also ard this time where i'll be putting on the calories! *click img to view*

help!

2007-09-15T10:23:00.000+08:00

When i was younger and so much younger than today,
i never needed anybody's help in anyway,
But now these days were gone and i'm not so self assure,
now i find and change my mind and open up the door,
help me if you can i'm feelin down,
and i do appreciate if you shd be around,
help me get my feet back on the ground,
wont you please please help me,
but now my life has changed in so many ways,
my independence seems to vanish in the haze,
but every now and then i feel so insecure,
i know the line 'Just lead your life' i've never done before,
help me if you can i'm feelin down,
and i do appreciate if you shd be around,
help me get my feet back on the ground,
wont you please please help me.

0909

2007-09-09T22:49:00.001+08:00

8 Sept 07 -

It was a wonderful dinner i had the RiceTable, not really becos of the food but having our pals to celeb our birthday is really a great feeling! Generally the food there is not bad, appetizing and spicy. Not much to rave about..i'll give it a 3/5.

*nice colour combi =D*

*stanley with that blur look. LOL*

Well, i'm not the 'star' of that day cos we were celebrating smurf's 1 day belated and terry's upcoming bday on 13th.

Our tiramisu! Without fail, my bday cake every year will either be a tiramisu or chocolate flavoured. lol.

Cheeeeese~! *beneathe that smile.. is a load of stressful proj creeping behind my back.. cant smile properly*

Lets blow it together! happy happy birthday!

9 sept 07 -

my official big day. nothing 'big' actually, infact i dint even celeb. Woke up feeling like a zombie, the weather was freaking hot and sunny. end up i dint even go to sentosa (initially i wanted to). a rather boring day, supposed to meet up with besties Jo, Waiyan and Dinah, end up all cant make it due to work and assignments. I can understand. Anyway, they arrange another day for me! =D well,i only made my trip down to raffles shopping centre's convention hall to visit the TEMPUS exhibition - by the Hour Glass. Looking at antique watch collection and some 6 digit figure timepieces..
ate at Astons for dinner. i realised Astons isnt tat tasty anymore, simply not worth the wait. get back home right after tat to do proj all nite! damn.. wat a day.

but in the year 2009.. i will have a mass celebration at Marina Bay's floating stadium! LOL.

i need time!

2007-09-02T22:33:00.000+08:00

If i can have 48hrs a day..i'll spend half the day in the kitchen... BAKING! actualli i dun really like to 'bake' *cos i gotta wash utencils* but its pretty fun preparing ingredients, mixing them together and enjoying the 'dessert' *awww...its so contradicting!*

hmm...if i reallyhave the time, i will try baking the 'Chocolate Fondant'.. specially for choco lovers..

see that chocolate ooozzing out?... =P

VideoJug: How To Make Chocolate Fondant
it seems simple lah.. but i dunno if i can do the same.LOL

中秋节 is around the corner and also the best time to bake mooncakes. A little secret recipe from the Makanguru, i know how to make 冰皮月饼! Woohoo! *save ur pocket $$$*

ingredients for 6 mooncakes (L size):
1. 150g kao fen (fried rice flour)
2. 200g icing sugar
3. 60g crisco (a kind of margarine)
4. 160ml cold boiled water
5. 1/4 tsp fruit essence (choose pandan or any flavour u like)
6. 1 cap of colouring essence (tat complements the taste)

4 and 5 must be mixed together

filling:
1. 110g lotus/red bean/greentea paste
2. roll into a ball

1. mix kao fen, icing sugar and crisco in a mixing bowl
2. add mixed water and essence(with colouring and fruit essence properly mixed)
3. knead into a dough
4. cut dough abt 60g each and wrap over filling
5. press dough into mooncake mould and knock out for serving
6. coat with flour and chill in the fridge

You're done! Simple but lots of hard work. =D

星期天

2007-08-27T10:42:00.000+08:00

星期天, 晴天. 那天的心情却是闷闷的. 我也不知道为何.可能是星期天的关系吧,我一向来都不喜欢星期天, 因为我常常有个 sunday blue 的感觉.嗐!真无奈.每一个星期对我来说是个大挑战, 因为我周围的事务是那么复杂,那么的模糊...是真是假我也分不清. 为何人要把事情搞的那么乱呢? 为什么不能简单一点? 嗐~这种感觉真的令人感到好难受.

*我只要过个幸福快乐的一天*

alas!

2007-08-24T20:12:00.000+08:00

*phew* Part A of OTD is down.. i spent so much freaking time on this freaking assignment! =x its time for a mini break before the Part B comes. This time will be worst for me..haiz haiz haiz~

I'll be getting busier from now onwards so lesser updates but i'll try to update Makanguru whenever possible.Hee. A little note i would like to share is, i am so proud of myself despite my busy schedule tt i've successfully attended 2 byakuren meetings!*claps*

4th Sept is my first duty at ICA, really look forward to it but i'm alittle afraid, anyway jiayou! =D Shall wait for 8th Sept to enjoy my dinner at Rice Table and catching up with all my besties on the 9th! Yeah!

ok.. back to my WIL..

happiness in a box

2007-08-13T15:45:00.001+08:00

From now onwards, i will be putting on the kilos and calories...with more work/stress..pigging out will go on till end of exams. Check out my Gobi + 3 foodie reviews at Makanguru!

*i wish for a better cammy to make my piccys look better

broke

2007-08-10T21:36:00.000+08:00

Bad habits are hard to kick, the desire to spend comes suddenly. And i purchased something from ebay! Was attracted by Sijie's owl necklace.. too bad she sold it. =x I wanted to get a similar one but it was silvery grey with pearly eyes. kinda dull looking.As i browsed for more varieties, i saw this super duper cute owl!

its soooo cute and irresistable. An authentic vintage piece from the 60s, price in USD, after shipping and etc will prolly add to more than $60 bucks. haiz.. *bidding ends in 2 days*

Then i saw this vintage piece from the 70s..pewter owl on branch. Around half the price of the above, i bought it..Teehee..But the abv is super cute.. ahem.. i shall wait for one day and see. =p

above the clouds

2007-08-08T22:16:00.000+08:00

Things happen for a reason and you may not be able to know the reason now. In the end, you'll realised if 'such and such' dint happen i may not have this wonderful 'opportunity' kinda thing. The painful process of going thru certain events will help one to develop their inner potential, expanding one's life and building courage. I know, this poison of mine will eventually turn into medicine.

taking a break

2007-07-25T18:10:00.001+08:00

Bllra. Marfitch 'Select' - An Odontoglossum Hybrid

You've finally revealed your beauty after 2 whole months..it was worth the wait

a day of sight seeing

2007-06-25T17:57:00.000+08:00

I took a stroll at Chinatown today and it has evolved from a wet-market shopping + food to a listed tourists' favourite location. Obviously, the newly built Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is one cultural icon in Chinatown that one must not miss. More than 50 million of cash was needed for the construction of this temple. Its interior decor is beautifully and elaborately decorated. When i made my way in, i was stopped by the guide cos my attire was inappropriate. No short skirts or anything revealing and becos of my skirt, i was given a sarong to wrap round. lolz.

Level 1 is divided into 2 halls for public praying, one infront and the other behind. Each hall sits a different buddha and the altar is decorated with generous offerings. Ya, everything in there is elaborate looking even right to the walls and ceilings. Unlike most temples which smells like a cookhouse, this is fully air-conditioned and incense burning is only available outside.

Flowers and lamps as offerings

The walls of level one halls. My guess there shd be at least 100 buddhas statues.

The ceiling. I saw this on a notice board, you can sponser each tile at 1000k each. O_o''' Gold seems to be the most often used colour in this temple...

Even the lift is not spared! Some levels above have buddha statues and tiles plated in 100% gold. Yeah, real gold. So no photography allowed and security is tight.

I went up to the roof top, where it lies the 10000 Buddhas Pagoda and an orchid garden.

Phals 'mounted' like this will meet an early death from root rot. They are the only orchids i hate to the core... darn hard to please.

A total of 10000 mini buddha statues. If i aint wrong, you gotta pay a fund of $3000 to adopt a buddha. Simply to say, if you want your family name to be in some corner of this temple, you gotta make a small contribution.

i'm BBQ-ed

2007-06-18T19:59:00.000+08:00

Went to Marina for steamboat last sat..boy it was super crowded! Is it a common sight to see restaurants fully packed? Steamboat (only) is a great event for frens gathering but i really hate the smoke of bbq. Gosh..i smelled like a bbq chicken that day. >_<''' I really cant imagine the staff who work there...seriously, i was deprived from oxygen e entire nite but it was fun though. lol. On a budget constraint, we were lucky enough to get a place for ard 20 persons at $11 each. I think discount was given for big groups, usual price is $12 per head.
Its time to cook! This scene reminds me of CNY reunion dinners.. typical setting with the steamboat. See the 'oil vapour' around?

The dishes on our table.. there's still more to come. Okay..i'm a 'sua ku', its my first time seeing 'live sea-animals' being chopped and thrown into the soup. Cos the seafood i normally get during steamboat sessions are freeze dead.

Chicken satay. I dint try this cos i dun like satay. lol. But the review from the rest was good. Btw, overall is not bad. We had an enjoyable time, esp the guys from the 2nd table ate non stop for like 2hrs.. piangz.

Last but not least, group photo with the girls. Cheeerss!

Alrites as mentioned in my previous post, i'm busy on my search with oncidium hybrids. I went all the way down to Woon Leng's at Chua Chu Kang (near Qian Hu fish farm). Damn the place is sooooooooooo ulu, dint bring my cam else i wld have snap the surroundings. Its rather 'forested' just like an old kampung lane but u can find cool stuff in there.

I found Onc.Sharry Baby, the one famous for its vanilla milk chocolate scent. Perfect condition!

A common looking yellow oncidium. Bought it cos its mounted on bark and flowers are bigger in size. -___-'' Still i'm more interested in equitants but they hadnt flower yet. And i got another 'unknown' plant, it hasnt flowered.. so gotta wait but my guess its an odm. hybrid. We'll see, lol.

life is good = overspent!

2007-06-15T18:11:00.001+08:00

Its the GSS month.. how can i resist not to spend? Well, not all items are on sale but my mentality of watching others shopping away tempt me to do the same. I've been travelling to most parts of sg in search of hybrid orchids, especially oncidium equitants. Yea.. i'm blabbering abt the same topic again. =x

This is wat've got.. Blc Mem. Crispin Rosales. Colour complements very well with its fragrance, a mixture of grapes and berries. Teehee~

This is my favourite corner at home.. simply not enough pots, i cant wait to add more..

I pamper my feet with a new pair silver stardust slip-ons from gripz.. lolz.. no pics here, jus lazy to shoot. And last sat was a fun filled nite, catching up with my old pals aka Pok Stanley and Sharon. Lolz. I am mean..but his name is indeed very interesting. Had a nicey dinner at TCC, hmm, i like some of TCC's desserts and main menu. Partly because of the 'Healthier Choice' dishes.

Chamomile Tea..

Dory with Apricot sauce

Golden Jubilee, its mash potatoes with chicken

After that we head down to Swissotel, City Space for a drink and nite viewing. Its not my first time but once in a blue moon will do fine. I'm not a nite owl btw. haha.

My first cup of Irishcream, bitter yet creamy.. but we ordered mocktails as well jus in case. Tmr will be my next steamboat session at Marina.. broke liao....

Wake up!

2007-06-07T14:02:00.000+08:00

There's this saying "The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship". Perhaps i've been wandering about too often alone..such that i dont even know what is a sincere friendship. Simply, what is friendship. How much i miss those days while i'm hanging out in an all-girls group, from makan, ktvs, entertainment, shopping etc.. everyone has a part in it. There's always somebody there to cheer for your joys and shoulder your sorrows. Eversince i left jc, they have faded from my life, totally lost in contact, which is sad. Actually, i do miss them but i've no idea where they are. There are lots of friends flowing into my life but whom can i build a sincere friendship with? I had a terrible time this week struggling with my emotions and thoughts. Perhaps i think too much and expect alot from others..therefore resulting myself to step back from this world. My apologies to you (you know who you are) who have to tolerate my nonsense during that period. Guess its time for me to wake up, get a life and stop wallowing in self pity.

Makanguru's Special Review x 2!

2007-05-28T14:35:00.001+08:00

A cosy and clean ambience at Cafeoliv makes it a great dining place for food lovers. Every dish served gave its 100% effort, be in presentation and taste. The best part is, it surprises me with little details which most restaurants will probably neglect. Especially those carrot garnishes, its pan-fried (i think) for its crispiness. Garnishes should not only be appealing to the eye, but should also echo or complement the flavor of the dish. =)

We had set meals which consist of a soup of the day (i think its some veggie soup), main meal and drink. On top of that, we ordered appetizers.

Our soup of the day!

The appetizer, German Chix Cheese Sausage (if i am correct). One of my favourites, not overly cheesy and rich. Nicely grilled and indeed it is quite filling for an appetizer!

Seafood Linguine..it will certainly make a perfecto dish if topped with generous amounts of seafood.

My tastebuds had a romantic affair with this rich and succulent slice of grilled salmon. I would honestly say, this is one of the best grilled salmon i've tasted. Not too soft or hard. Just right. Beneath is a generous amount of mashed potato and fresh greens. Overall, the taste is subtle yet pleasing and it makes a healthy meal. =)

See that? Its battered not breaded. Infact i wanna order onion rings that time..sadly my stomach was overloaded. =s

Location: 220 East Coast Road (Opp. Ampung Yong Tau Foo)
Price: $15++ per set
Rating: Very good!

Yup, its my first time trying Gelare's choc chip waffle..I simply love its warmth and spongyness! Chocolate chip is evenly mixed in e waffle, topped with wild strawberry flavoured ice cream, fresh cream, peach slices and lightly garnished with choco sauce.Awww..smells good..taste wonderful. =D

Location: Most places in sg. This is at Suntec's.
Price: $11
Rating: Very good!

I'm invisible and i'm gone from this world

2007-05-21T11:39:00.000+08:00

I'm gone from this world..too many things happened recently till i'm mentally drained. The things i really dislike is no matter wat i do.. i do it for good but yet i'm totally disregarded. No matter how much effort i put in.. its ignored and unappreciated. People are just like orchids.. its not easy to understand and no matter how hard i try to.. i just fail to understand them.. i fail to provide their needs..i'm like a 'tryhard'..trying so darn hard for one thing.. in then end i'm invisible or they forgot totally wat i have did for them. As though i dont exist. I'm called as a 'think too much'.. you cant say i'm thinking too much when things obviously aint working in e first place. Pple will ask 'wats wrong'... but i cant feel their sincerity in their 'concern'. Just ask for the sake of asking and they dissppeared once i gave my reply. No matter how hard i try.. i just cant enter their world.. i cant reach out to them. Its just only 'themselves' who exist in their circle.. i am invisible. It wont make a difference if i am there anot. Even if i once did.. its short-lived and it will be forgotten after that. I dunno why. I jus dunno why. Is it i hadnt contribute enuff or i dint do enough? Will anyone be there for me when i need them? Will there be..? Its always 'ME' and 'THEM'.... Seriously i hate being invisible.. i dun mean being in a center of attention.. i jus wan you all to know tt i do exist.

Its pointless to write on..
and i wont post anything from now..
its jus.. wat for?

I'm addicted

2007-05-14T19:52:00.000+08:00

Aww.. its pure addiction here. I cant resist each time i see a pretty orchid. Once you know the very basics of orchid care, you'll be tempted to buy and grow them. Jus like myself, i cant stop..really cant. I made my trip down Joan street at Thomson Road, a place whereby all the nurseries gather side by side. Wow! it is an eye opening experience.

Known as the 'Winter Wonderland, White Fairy', an oncidium intergeneric which grows in the highlands of sounth america. Its actual name is 'Mtssa. Cartagena X Odm.Gledho'. Sounds chim... seriously to a noob like myself, this is challenging to take care of. Our climate is too hot to keep it in the open so gotta keep it cool in order to initiate spikes..which means i may need to put it next to me when i zzzz in an aircon room. =p

This is classic...

A clearer pic here, known as the Brassolaeliocattleya. Its my first time growing cattleya breed..hmmm.. gotta deduce as i move along.. hope things will be ok!

Growing orchids aint as simple as jus water and feed daily or weekly. It can be down right tricky! They are a group of diverse plants with a variety of cultures and once you got it wrong..tats the end. Sometimes, there may be an orchid conspiracy out there, trying to conceal the tips and tricks of orchid care. Otherwise, how would
the orchid magazines and industry keep afloat if you had all the secrets in your hands.

When i started to study orchids in detail, it took me weeks of research and lots of hands on to know exactly wat i was doing. Yupz, a tedious process but i enjoyed it thoroughly .. this is impt. heez.

我懷念的

2007-05-08T11:31:00.000+08:00

我怀念当时的感觉
我怀念当时的冲动
可是一切都变淡了
我们也变得不重要了

我问为什么
那女孩传简讯给我
而你为什么
不解释低着头沉默
我该相信你很爱我
不愿意敷衍我
还是明白
你已不想挽回什么

想问为什么
我不再是你的快乐
可是为什么
却苦笑说我都懂了
自尊常常将人拖着
把爱都走曲折
假装了解是怕
真相太赤裸裸
狼狈比失去难受

我怀念的是无话不说
我怀念的是一起作梦
我怀念的是争吵以后
还是想要爱你的冲动

我记得那年生日
也记得那一首歌
记得那片星空
最紧的右手
最暖的胸口
谁记得
谁忘了

我怀念的是无言感动
我怀念的是绝对炽热

我怀念的是你很激动
求我原谅抱得我都痛

我记得你在背后
也记得我颤抖着
记得感觉汹涌
最美的烟火
最长的相拥
谁爱得太自由
谁过头太远了
谁要走我的心
谁忘了那就是承诺

谁自顾自地走
谁忘了看着我
谁让爱变沉重
谁忘了要给你温柔

我怀念的
我还有想要爱你的冲动
我记得那年生日
也记得那一首歌
记得那片星空
最紧的右手
最暖的胸口

我放手
我让座
假洒脱
谁懂我多么不舍得

太爱了
所以我
没有哭
没有说

Little mis-understood

2007-05-02T19:23:00.000+08:00

I learned/grew up the hard way eversince in KC and gradually i became more sensitive towards even the tiniest change around me. There's one thing for sure, (i dont know why) i'm always being misunderstood by others. When i try to help and i wanna help.. others will say i'm being too nosey.. and i shd mind my own business. When i just sit and watch, others will say i'm a selfish cat and unhelpful. Its not that i dint lend my hand but you dint request for it and how am i supposed to noe u need my help?

'Be myself' seems too 'outdated' to me and simply not everyone in this world is gonna accept who you are. Cos at times you cant survive in this century for being you. Sometimes being nice is tough, how nice shd one be then its considered to be 'a very nice person'? So, the story goes: 'you may be nice to others but others need not be nice to you.' How true.

Can any kind soul gimme some expert advice? *lost*

i'm 1/2 way thru~

2007-05-01T15:18:00.000+08:00

Waiting for friday to come and i have all the time in e world to scout for new breeds of plants.. heehee. There are so many stuff to take care of.. fixing up my vintage blanket, travel to FEF at Thomson Rd, facials and fat burning sessions.

*Hey gals!! We still gotta work on our CitrusBar.. dont forget!

A list of events which i've plan to do for the coming hols:
1. Stair climbing
2. Jogging
3. Learn cycling + swimming (ya.. i dunno how to cycle n swim)
4. Tree Top walk at MacRitchie (dunno if its 'tree-top' walk)
5. Nature walks
6. Get a job
7. Try to achieve lvl 60 for maple
8. Phototaking for Zhiyun
9. Repot my adenium plant.. the soil is clogged with millipedes! haha.. meanwhile jus keep them happy with old tree bark so tt they'll release organisms as nutrients. Then i'll do a mass millipede destruction!! muaahahaha!

hmmm think tt is all at e moment...heehee.. jiayou!

gone

2007-04-27T19:29:00.000+08:00

i screwed up for the first paper and there still more to go.. it was such a suffocating 3hr i had to go thru and haiz.. feeling utterly miserable and demoralised to even face the remaining modules. damn. i only have 1 day ++ to go thru e next module and its simply not enough for a pighead. My confidence has plunged right into the sea and i have no courage to face my next battle for a week.

save me..

hhaaaheeeehehoooo

2007-04-24T19:56:00.000+08:00

books theories papers notes.. blah blah~ life for this moment jus sux big time. Hang on! i'm waiting for next weekend and yahoooo i'll be free.. =D

Side track abit...
Do some pple help out of pure goodwill or simply becos they want to be accepted in the clique or just to reinforce their current friendship. Maybe i'm being overly sensitive here but i just cant decieve myself that 'oh they are really nice and helpful' which infact they aint. From my observation they may be helpful but only towards certain pple. So not everyone get to enjoy such a privilege. They seemed to be overly helpful to those whom they think deserved it and less (prefered not to be so) helpful to those they feel tt they cant gain anything from it. It makes my stomach turn to see someone being helpful over things which i feel may not neccessary need any help. To me, i will be helpful if i want and will go beyond if the need arises.

But i will not be enthusiasically helpful over minor stuff like [scenario one]'oh i 've got craving for prata from Jalan Kayu's~.'

'Helpful' person says 'Sure! my fren lives opp the shop and i'll get him to buy some for you then pre-heat and pass it to you FOC. *SMILES*'

For me, i will say 'ok, after exams i'll take you to eat as much as you want and If i'm in good mood, i'll give u a treat.'

[scenario two]
'hey you bought prata for Jolly yesterday issit? i also wan'

'Helpful' person says ' today i very busy leh.. dint pass by that area.. haha..sorry.'

ahem.. you know wat i mean?

ok, back to main topic...
temptation sets in...

3 of my previous phals died a horrible death from fungi and root rot..hopefully this will be a success.

another pretty one..

taking care of plants isnt as simple as watering daily.. you gotta take note of its preferences and needs. This is very impt to ensure its longevity and good growth. I've got a variety of dedrobiums, onicidium and phalaenopsis each with a different character. So gotta keep watch of temperature, humidity, feeding and watering. Its very time consuming but i truly enjoy caring for them. haha. The moment you see spikes and buds.. tt is my greatest accomplishment. heeez

When you try this.. Astons is dethroned. Check out at Makanguru's.

My passion

2007-04-13T15:33:00.000+08:00

Besides food.. without plants and flowers, my world will be colourless. I dont know when i've developed a liking towards plants. Here's some nice looking pics for viewing pleasure.

Taken at Sentosa Flower Exhibition 2007 during CNY

My personal collections are here..

I bought this 2 weeks ago for just $12!

Dessert Rose is on the favourites list. =)

Many many weeks back i made a trip down to Emerald Hill (behind orchard) to try the 'most popular' Japanese restaurant known as Akira Japanese Restaurant located at Emerald Mansion. I simply love the Peranakan houses at Emerald Hill, its all nicely renovated with modern interiors.. indeed its a fusion of the past and present! *One of my dream home.. haha*

The place is dim..so image quality not that good.

Interior at Akira's..

This is also the kind of sushi you'll get at Wasabi Tei's (refer to my previous post). Hee.. compare it with Ichiban's..see e diff? But i prefer Wasabi's cos its cheaper by $10 bucks and you get more or less the same stuff.

Tempura noodle soup..

Grilled Saba fish..

Gyoza with meat fillings..

Overall, i left the place in disappointment cos we spent like more than $60 for the dishes ordered above. Infact i can get the same stuff at a lower price at Wasabi's or Ichiban's. Most prolly i wont visit this place unless i'm gg on a sushi buffet which will cost ard $30 per head.

*Another thing is, i hate raw tuna.. really hate it. Taste sourish and fishy.. just unbearable.

Where to enjoy good food? Check it out at Makanguru's!

nonsense

2007-04-11T09:14:00.000+08:00

I'm giving myself too much nonsense nowadays.
Its 9.14am now and i should be meddling with plants.
i dunno when this has started again and its rite into my head spinning away.
knowing that i should have waited for a miracle but i did sth retarded....cant imagine tat.
this post is pure nonsensical cos my mind isnt functioning properly..
exams are ard e corner and i'm day dreaming (even in my sleep).
argh...wat e heck is happening!

I'm free!!

2007-03-30T19:23:00.000+08:00

Awww.. the long waited day has arrived. Finally i can take a short break be4 planning for the coming exams in 3 weeks. I'm so so happy to sit and blog rite now. Let me update on some of my experiences for e past few weeks. =) Phew~ Stupid HMT was thrown into the BBMFT bin this noon.. wat a relieve. I can say we'll prolly get at least a credit. I dont enjoy the process at all.

It was hell going thru it..this is the first proj that drove me nuts. I face the responsibility to take care of 'D' who refuse to cooperate with me. The 'smart' ones jus dun wanna get involve..in return they implied tt i am e difficult person to work with. I was tempted to put my hands ard D's neck but think of it, she apologised to me yesterday for her mistakes. At least she's human.

I wonder does 'smart' people understand e meaning of humanity? To them, knowledge is power. Without knowledge, you're just a bum.

Besides struggling with sch work, i have to handle the emotional side of myself and my frens. It was challenging. At last, she agreed to join me for mtg at bedok. It was a poignant moment which i'll always remember. Thru my practice, i've learnt the meaning of humanity. It was simply too cruel to ignore and mind my own business. I cant leave someone alone who was struggling emotionally for days. Good news is, I'm happy that she has regained her strength day by day. =D

It was a stormy journey for the past 2 weeks.. now i'm glad it has been lifted..the next challenge will come in next sem.. certainly i hope there will be improvements by then.

*Good news! Citrusbar will be officially launched in late May 2007. Stay tuned!

'desserts'

2007-03-13T22:00:00.000+08:00

Nothing nice to mention here..

Desserts = Stressed (if u convert it e other way)

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

I am so stressed

This is a ultra stressful week for me. Maybe i am one freak who just cant handle stress. Yeah. I admit it. My brain gets all clogged up and at end of e day, i dint get a single shite done. haiz. I'll get to enjoy my break temporary be4 the exams once my stupid HMT assign is thrown into the BBMFT bin.

Fish Day!

2007-03-11T11:41:00.000+08:00

Haha. I dint go fishing but i had a real fish 'dip' yesterday evening! Forgot to bring my cammy so no pix available for this post. I'm a die hard fish fan so its a MUST for me to have raw or cooked fish at least once a week. Meowz...=x

I strongly recommend this Japanese Restaurant Wasabi-Tei at Far East Plaza,level 5. Dont underestimate its unappealing exterior..the sushi/sashimi served are extremely fresh! The only place i get to enjoy sushi is at Ichiban's.. Sakae sucks to the pit. Wasabi-Tei was strongly recommended by smurf's fren, he claimed tt its so good that pple are willing to queue for seats (since there are only 15 seats available in the shop). Really tat good meh?? I decided to give it a shot after class with Jas and Clarice..tt was be4 CNY. Hmmm.. I was dissapointed cos i carried sky high hopes tat time. We only ordered set meals and we've missed the REAL stuff manz..

I think there's more than meets the eye..so i visit the shop again. To my 'surprise', at 7pm plus the queue was stretching fast. Heng, after waiting 10mins we got our seats. This time cannot repeat the same mistakes, die die must order the REAL stuff. That is, we had assorted sushi, teriyaki cod fish set and teriyaki chicken. Awwwwww.. guess wat? I give it thumbs up to the assorted sushi! All raw fish meat..comes with tuna, salmon,white fish,6 rolled tuna sushi etc.. The salmon slice i had was so fresh that it melts in my mouth, so textured and it had this tinge of sweetness. The grumpy chef* is generous in his serving. The salmon was sliced thick and you can hardly see rice beneath. Teriyaki chicken is another famous dish... its so nicely grilled that you jus cant stop eating. Well, the choice portion for teriyaki chicken is the thigh region. Well, you know tt i am one ANTI-THIGH meat freak... and i cant imagine tt i will love this dish. Wat a miracle!
As compared to Ichiban's, u get more rice than salmon which is thinly sliced and sometimes it has this fishy taste. =x Not to mention the teriyaki chicken served there...nah~ it cant agree with my taste buds.

Now i know the difference..why pple are so willing to queue.. the price is relatively cheaper compared to Ichiban or sakae.. and you get a bigger/fatter serving! So why not?! *Back to that grumpy chef, he's really grumpy and i dint even get the chance to see his teeth after my 2nd visit. Well, if he really smiles one day, you can get to see pigs flying in the sky. Heard from frens tt he is a true-blue japanese, though he looks more like a kopithiam uncle. My first visit with the gals was a 'memorable' one cos he is the only person who cooks and serves. Pretty stressful having to cope all by himself. Tat explains why he was so temperamental then.. keep slamming utensils and throwing things all over. I think customers who patronised his shop are regulars so more or less they are used to it. We dare not talk openly..instead we whispered to each other..just in case tt grumpy chef starts shouting. lolz.

Good for him yesterday, his wife came down to help during the busy period. I assume tt lady is his wife..(i dont think anyone will like to work for him). As usual, he put on a grouchy face. But i feel tt he wasnt tt temperamental like the other time. The situation there was less 'tense'.lol. haha. But certainly, for the sake of tasting good sashimi, i dun mind coming back for more.

~

2007-02-25T19:40:00.000+08:00

Dear XXX,

I guess we are standing on different grounds. All along i used to think that you are someone who love others more than yourself..i admire this quality of yours. Unfortunately, you dont seem to be that angelic anymore. It really saddens me. We happened to discuss on our opinions on marriage life. Ho-ho-ho, i'm thinking too far ahead. But not exactly though since i'm approaching mid twenties soon, its time i shd start planning. You are someone with strong traditional values in such a way i dont quite agree with. I'm not condemning people who are traditional. Being traditional with an outdated thinking and depriving your future wife's happiness is absurd! You said you only want your new home to be at most 2km from your parents' place so as to take advantage of discounts from getting a hdb unit. You'll NEVER consider other places in singapore cos they are deemed as 'INCONVIENIENT' districts. Another reason is, it is 'convenient' for you and your wife to have dinner at your parents' place EVERYDAY after work. I know you inside out, weekends are not spared either. And if its convienient for you.. come to think of it logically, have you spare a thought for your wife when she wanna visit her parents (close to other end of sg). If that is the case, then must well just make her to live with your parents so tt you can save up your $$ on buying a new flat?!?! You said you strongly believe in this saying '嫁鸡随鸡,嫁狗随狗'.. hello!! this is not really applicable in today's modern society. I mentioned 'not really' cos, at most only a fraction applies. Women today recieve higher education unlike the olden days..you cant expect your wife to oblige to you all e time. I quote from Yanwei's post - "In this 21st century, women cannot and ought not be restricted and enslaved in so-called traditional gender roles anymore. Perhaps, marriage really works best if we treat it as a union where two parties have more or less equal say." A fraction of e abv saying still stands cos in my opinion men generally still hold impt roles in the family. Well, why am i so dissapointed by your comments is because you wanna fulfill your duty as a filial son and as a result deprive your wife from being a filial daughter. Mind you, your future wife is the only child of the family. How much her parents will miss her if that 'traditional' mindset of yours is stopping her from visiting her parents weekly?!? Because you feel that once a daughter is married off, she is considered as an outsider to her own parents? Goodness! She is not sold to you! Personally i feel that marriage belongs to only two parties and involving too much of one's family intervention will cause a great deal of problems. You want the best of both worlds, your wife and your parents at e same time. I'm sure you know by putting them together results in hell of conflicts? In the end who suffers? Its the husband who will be sandwiched between the wife and his mum. Again, i wld like to comment is that you feel there's no need to spare a thought for your wife..you dont believe in compromising cos you think once she's married to you..she is obliged to watever you do. You may be family oriented but with this kinda outdated mindset ..it is gg to create more misery for her and yourself. Well, i guess there aint many sg gals who can withstand your mentality. Worst to worst, you go get yourself a 'foreign' wife or program a robot.

Happy CNY!

2007-02-19T21:43:00.000+08:00

I hardly have time to blog..and when its time to update any post, its usually done during at nites when my mind is half awake. =_=''' So i dun feel like penning down my thoughts.. too tired to think. If i were to leave it to some other days.. my post will be terribly outdated. Anyway here are some happenings during my CNY.. well, the same thing goes on again but this is my 1st yr taking down e scenes on my cammy..=)

Its good to have sth 'red' in e house..my dad is very particular over such things. Here are some typical cny decorations..

my plants are all tied with RED ribbons.

Lotus bamboo..2 baskets of mandarin oranges (more in e fridge!) and RED table runner.

Decorations on my door..haha we are not alone~

my dad bought this pretty orchid..with dark purple blots..guess he got influenced by me. =_='''

its nearly full bloom!

Let's start with renuion dinner. No one is cooking at home, so we head down to Szechuan Court @ Raffles The Plaza. Again, e same place at Prego's so u can roughly estimate our total cost. I chose this place cos all our favourite restaurants were fully booked...bo bianz..cant afford to be choosy else we may have to eat indian rojak.

Soya Sauce Chicken
Its so well marinated tt you can even taste the richness of soya sauce in its meat! So tender that u cant stop eating! Another thing i like is, 60% of this portion is breast meat.. lolz

Homemade beancurd with shredded chicken in spicy sauce
This serving is only meant for one person. Since its homemade beancurd.. it certainly taste truly like a homemade dish. Great!

Braised bai ling mushrooms with seasonal vegetables
Abalones are darn expensive on the menu..this is a subsitute. Have you tried mushrooms tat have the texture of a high grade abalone? Of cos it does taste like mushroom but unlike the usual ones we eat..tough and rubbery. This is e opposite.

Steamed cod fillet with fermented soy bean crumbs
You can compare it with e one i had at Prego's..both equal in its freshness and quality. I love the sauce..it enhances the taste of e codfish..I dont quite like those crumbs onto..taste like peanuts.

Braised Eefu noodle with golden mushroom and dried scallop
Looks so plain and tasteless but you cant imagine how wonderful this is. Aawwwww...i cant describe..it jus taste perfect.

Vegetarian Fried Rice
Very light and its a good choice if you are having side dishes tt are rich in flavour.

Its CNY day 1.. and i gotta wake up freaking early to prep myself to get ready to head down to my grandparents' place.

my granny love decorating e house for cny.. i think all elders behave e same way..

cny goodies i cant resist...

according to tradition...young generation have to kneel infront of e elders when comes to cny greetings. My cousin is e 'victim' here...he looks reluctant =p Well, in our family we aint particular over such things so its understandable tt he feels uneasy..his 1st time mah~

next is my granny's turn.. lolz

After tt, we headed down to the kaikan and i got a mini rice pack as a welcome gift. Seems like its been e same for e past few yrs.. =x

Next i acc my dad to the famous temple at waterloo street..this place is forever crowded esp on CNY. I cant imagine how pple manage to squeeeeeeze in with all tt joss stick ashes falling on ur head. The weather is scorching hot, mind you. Well, when comes to visiting religious places, you wont feel satisfied till u make ur way in. =x

The end of my cny celebn..
okies.. tat's all folks..

what is valentine's day?

2007-02-16T11:34:00.000+08:00

Other than being a 'friendship day'..We all know its a special day for couples (generally) to enjoy themselves to the fullest. As for myself, i did the same with the mass..have a nicey dinner and exchange of gifts.. =.=

We had a 'grand' dinner at Prego's located at Raffles The Plaza. It's a bonus if you are a fan of italian cuisine.. being an asian food critic, i cant comment too much. Its rather tasty though.

Cosy dining interior..

We ordered seafood pizza.. i simply love its cheese and fresh prawns.. Once u've tried this, you can proudly say Pizza hut sux.

Awww...the codfish tasted really fresh and juicy.. every bite had this oozing sweet sauce.. as for the soft shell crab behind.. no comments cos i cant take crabs. Well, i jus prefer tempura softshell crab. =x

Seafood pasta.. i love its tomato sauce. Smells and taste nice...=p

Its satisfying so far but not enough for me to crave for it..I wont go back again, too expensive for common folks like me.. another thing is i dun noe how to appreciate italian food.

To me, its nice to celeb vday on its actual day...well your are enjoying the right atmosphere. We celebrated ours in advance on a saturday becos he felt tt its more personalised. hmmmm....~ in exhanged he got his fav mint flavoured choc cubes and my surprise gift was a Leonard Drake's facial voucher...hmmmm..~

Very practical indeed.

Honestly speaking, its not exactly wat i wanted. On special days like valentine's, i hope to recd flowers or maybe some sweet surprises. I am telling a fat lie if i said i dun wan these.. hello~ which gal will reject flowers?? After sometime, i gradually became retard to e meaning of 'romance'... it has been erased from my dictionary with the dreadful 'practical' word. Apparently, to him being practical is more impt tt being romantic. Haiz...i am feeling so romantically-deprived. =.=

updates!

2007-02-07T22:33:00.000+08:00

Jus a quick update.. been feeling kinda tired and lazy lately to do anything..same applies to my blog.. *its gathering dust* I wont type much, jus let my piccys do e talking here.

Heeez..my upcoming vday pressies for e choco lovers!

I cant resist pretty Cattleya Orchids. =) so sweet isnt it? Jus in time for cny..

This is its 3rd rebloom. But fewer flowers this time.. e previous with 9 flowers and now only 2!

New shoes i bought last yr at e Shoe Loft. But i've no idea how to match it with my outfit. Can any experts out there gimme some suggestions?

A whole stretch of local delicacies @ katong. Not to be missed!
Check out at Makanguru's.

Strive ahead!

2007-01-24T22:19:00.000+08:00

There are just too many stuff to handle in a day.. which i didnt get to complete, infact most of them. How unproductive!?! In order to be more efficient, i cant afford to ponder over useless probs which shdnt have occurred in e 1st place. Basically, i'm multi-tasking... sch, people, family, friends, emotions etc.. all came rushing to me.

Guidance from Sensei Ikeda

What is life's purpose?
To be a winner, to be happy.
What is happiness, then?
At its essence, it is fulfilment.
What then, is fulfilment?
It is fighting against difficulties.

140107

2007-01-14T14:47:00.000+08:00

- Tranquility -

A cold gloomy wet sunday. Usually i'll be outta house watching movies, shopping, pigging out or watever. Today, i'm vegetating at home, with tt unproductive mindset crawling in slowly. No mood to do anything. Maybe its e weather.
Tmr, Tues and all Thurs i'll be attending night classes, it sux. I hate night classes, it disrupts my sleep momentum. *I wanna take cabs back!* But i need to face this with high life condition, same applies to my new module. (=.=)
Sch life is hectic enough, personal life probs are pilling up too. I asked for it.

Haiz.

You said this to me, 'The closeness will never be bridged~.' Yah, i understd its meaning. But its hard to accept cos i once lost a friend for good. I dont want history to repeat. I dont want you to be the next. I just hope tt you'll be there. Be there for me. Always.

Jus let me rant - i'll be a meanie here

2007-01-12T20:16:00.000+08:00

I love rainy days, i'll get gloomy skies and cool fresh air. Of cos not to rain nonstop for the past 2 days?!? This is irritating. I got to know a new group for HMT(History of Mgt), good news is.. no worries for e upcoming grp project. It seemed impossible but this is my good fortune which i've accumulated thru my practice to know pple in a 'warped' class. I'm thankful tt i dont have to lower my dignity and beg others to take me in. Rather i should be happy and appreciative but...........

Sidetrack abit, I love history but i dislike studying the ideas of Sun Tzu and Socrates. Lessons are kinda boring, the textbk looks like a dictionary and my group mbrs are boring pple as well. Pengz.

Gal A and gal B knew each other since last yr. Gal C is in need of a grp, so she joined us as well. I find A quite okay, at least she'll try to give others some attention. I dont know how to describe B (a foreigner who desperately wanna learn to speak mandarin), she turned me off since e 3rd day of sch. Imagine.. she can repeat the same topic over and over again.. at most she jus rephrased it..

here's an EXAMPLE, B asked: "Hey, how do you say 'how are you?' in chinese?"
A: "Its 'ni hao ma'."
B: "Then how do you say 'no prob' in chinese?"
blah blah blah~ I'm not biased against pple who are trying to learn mandarin but not every single sentence please...and not continuously for 3 days please? Maybe she has been doing this eversince she knew A.

Apparently, A does not mind at all and she finds it amusing. I salute her. Frankly, I cant tahan beating ard e same topic for more than 5 mins. B can repeat it from morning till noon. Pengz. During break today she said e same thing, lunch time also e same thing. Kaoz. My ears ached terribly, for goodness, go sign up for mandarin lessons! You know wat? you cant imagine this, we spent like more than 30mins on e whole, teaching her how to pronounce each word and putting them into sentences. They can still laugh over it. I jus cant. Too ridiculous.
0_o''' I give up.

Gal C reminds me of my ex-classmate, Joyce, from SP. =.=''' I'm NOT saying i'm e best here, picking at others' fault. Jus tt, it 'sianz' me somehow. C is generally okay but alittle wrong frequency between us. Haiz. Well, I sympathized her cos she seemed not to have any cliques in sch and she wanna be accepted in a grp.

I understand her feelings cos i been thru it. I've been rejected be4 and e feeling sux. Jus sux. Yet, i feel helpless. I wanna help but i dunno how to. I cant 'glue' myself to a person, i need space, i need variety. yah.. at most i try to do wat i can to help.

This puts me in 2 diff positions at e same time. It's really tiring. I sorta end up not knowing which is ME..Whom i shd be.. maybe i think too much.. Amy cant be halved. My bad habit start kicking in, i ponder deeply.. deeper and deeper each time. I miss my piggies (Clarice, Jas and Zhiyun), we can chat anything under e sun, even during lectures which is not encouraged. As for my HMT group, history is boring enuf, not being able to gossip is worst. They are super attentive in class.. which stressed me somehow... I CANT KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT DURING LESSONS. grrrrrr~

It's not at all convenient to rant over this during breaks which is e best time to bitch abt. I know gossiping is bad for health but it's more interesting than serious talks, dun u think? =p Walls have ears, so play safe. No names revealed but its still private to me so those who have access to my blog will noe wats happening.. hmmm.. hopefully i'll have e strong life force to breeze thru this..

*Muaccckkks! i heart heart my piggies, i may sound alittle creepy here but i'm really lucky to know you gals whom have brought me joy and laughter in sch. Though i sleep earlier than u all, haha, but i wont forget e give and takes.. e tolerance we had for each other..e encouragement and little bday celebrations we have. Yeah. I appreaciate every bit and will treasure everyone of you. Love you all!

Getting ready

2007-01-10T18:28:00.000+08:00

The 'long awaited' school life is back where i foresee the events that will happen in a couple of weeks. I miss doing lots of stuff such as taking care of slightest details which i usually do during the hols. I miss sun-tanning e plants in e wash area. I miss my cliques whom i wont get to see for a module. I miss playing maplestory. I miss my late morning sleeps. I miss blogging with lotsa pics. I miss my noon shopping and tea. I miss evening tv shows. I miss lazing and stoning around.... lots more to miss~
A new semester by now shd be a pretty normal thing to me but i feel as though i'm moving on to another world.Thoughts of being haunted by a sense of insecurity and uncertainty filled my head. Sounds crazy. So I said to myself 'Stay positive, advance, smile and things will work out somehow.' Seriously, i'm so deprived of sleep cos sleep is everything to me. Usually i'm hyper-energetic, running out after morning class for a mega pig-out. As for today, I came back hm and vegetate. =.='''
I need my momentum back!!

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2007-01-07T20:39:00.000+08:00

Been feeling kinda low nowadays, maybe its due to the new sch term coming up this week. haiz..cant enjoy or sleep more. I begin to prefer a full time working life, at least there's a clear line between work or play. Another thing is i'm diagnose with osteoarthritis, partly due to my previous injury and of cos my lack of exercise. I gotta be on glucosamine for e time being =s To drown my sorrows, i've been eating alot recently.

The usual wantan mee stall i used to eat at since young. *e taste? alright lah~*

Another pretty orchid.. i jus bought it from a nursery at Mountbatten rd. Price wise is alittle steep but to me its worth it..jus looks like an oil painting. =) You cant find this kinda orchids at nearby florists, i dunno why. Guess i gotta control my expenditure on orchids, cos my ma forbids me to place them in e house, not even the balcony. Lame~ all becos she's paranoid of insects. So i gotta stack them outside and carry them into e wash area for their morning sunlight. Its troublesome but its my passion and i enjoy it. =)

See those newspapers articles?

Looks tasty..tried it today

Hmmm, I wont update this to Makanguru cos it lacks important ingredients. 'Kong Bak (sliced pork strips) and lard!' Without these two, it cant win my tastebuds over. Generally, the standard is there, seafood is fresh and noodles aint too soggy. If impt ingredients are added, it will certainly be in my guru list. Too bad~ anyway, its good for the health conscious.

Will be updating my next batch of foodie soon..somewhere next wk if possible?
I've got 3 new food list on my list! Take a peek!

2007?

2007-01-04T15:06:00.000+08:00

i dreaded e fact tt its a brand new year, a brand new start. Dint like e idea of looking forward to 2007 and ahead. Because i'm embarking on a long tedious journey of hitting e books again. Jus one last week of holidays i have ...must make full use to enjoy e max. I did wat i should for these 2 mths (proud to announce tt i finally own a white cybershot after my long wait of 2 years! yippeee!)...now only left with visiting e dentist and catching my last movie 'Death Note 2'. =)

Orchids make me happy! =D
This is another pot which i bought for just $8.80. I'm on a search for nice hybrid orchids, suggestions anyone?

Check out e new Makanguru update!!

Ghost in 掌心 MV?

2007-01-01T18:18:00.000+08:00

My latest posts are right below..take a peek!

How many of you have heard of this? A 'ghost' was sighted in 掌心 MV by 無印良品. Was it real or jus a hoax so as to promote their new album then?
hint: The 'ghost' appeared at e same spot THROUGHOUT the MV. Pay attention to the chorus whereby behind Guang liang and Pin guan is an old abandoned building. o_O

Happy 2007!

2007-01-01T16:04:00.000+08:00

The festive season is indeed the time to overspend.. food + gifts + partying.. blah blah~ For me, its always FOOOD without fail. I simply love eating esp on festive seasons and i'm proud to announce tt i wont gain excessive weight. muaaahha! But of cos, i need to watch out for my calorie intake! Eat smart okay.

On the 2nd last day of 2006, me and Smurf went for an eating spree @ Ichiban's (Esplanade's br) I love Esplanade's br the most for its atmosphere and somehow the food jus tastes much better there. =)

We ordered the christmas set to celeb 2007 in advance =p, cos most restaurants always offer festive set meals which seemed to be made value for $$$.

The christmas set comprises of the main dish - Salmon slice and mussels tt comes with a plate of raw salmon + rice + miso soup + chawanmushi

Dessert - Choc peanut coated ice cream

Our side order - Baked mushroom cheese and scallop, this is very rich and tasty. Tangy on the outside and moist inside. Glorious amount of cheese were mixed thoroughly with tartar sauce for the smooth texture. Straw mushrooms were added for the crunch and juicy scallops ruled the dish!

Besides the main dishes we ordered, we had assorted sushi along the way. This is extreme overeating. =x

The eve of New Year is our KTV session with Terry and Yongjun.. Woot! Its been soo long eversince i went to ktv with frens. Well, it my first time with smurf and co. at 'THE ONE' basement ktv outlet jus next to cineleisure. Very cheap deal as compared to KBOX and Partyworld.. 4 of us for jus $58 on New Year eve somemore. GOod deal rite??
But the room is kinda small, not all new listed songs are available and the mike isnt working.. haizzzzzz. Wat can we expect for such a price?

After that we rush down to City hall to meet Stanley and Sharon for a New Year dinner AGAIN.. MUAAHHAA..Since we are cityhall, suntec wld definitely be overcrowded for meals and the best eat out is Raffles City Coffee Club.. again~ i wont take CC meals anymore liao..let the pics do e talking~

Wasabi Prawn salad

Honey mustard chicken sandwich

Palias pasta

Choco Coffee Mudpie

I love taking piccys with pple.. lolz

Me and smurf~

With Yongjun~

Sharon loves the camera.. lolz...

SEe? the amount of high calorie food i've been taking for the past few days..its enough to gain the kilos..but its the best way to enjoy my festive season. =D

Xmas special part 2: Love and Indulgence

2007-01-01T15:16:00.000+08:00

Was feeling hyper-shagged to update before the new year but its not too late to see it now. hee..Loads of pix ahead..some are poor quality images. (u shd noe why)

Other than jus celebrating with Smurf for xmas, i certainly wont forget my dear gals.I prepared gifts tt are customized according to their style.. Earrings certainly make good gifts.

Pastel coloured chandliers for Waiyan, Lilac flowers for Jo and Theatrics for myself. lolz..

All are packed in handmade boxes..

Met up with Waiyan on xmas day 25th, a significant year to mark our 6 years of friendship. Supposed to enjoy our meal at TCC but we had it at Coffee Club's instead.

We got the waiter to take this shot for us.

A treat from Yan! I love this one, light and filling with the warm cheese richly glazed on the mushrooms.

Here comes Yan's christmas meal.. which comprises of Sweet Potato soup

Main dish, Turkey Boudin - Grilled turkey breast patties with fresh garden salad. A hearty meal!

and dessert, PassionFruit and Coconut pudding - The main pudding is purely coconut flavoured topped with sweet raspberry puree. Surrounded with passionfruit cubes and juice.

not to forget my fav. Ice Passion Tea with vanilla ice cream!

Since its christmas, we do the usual stuff - take pics infront of the Christmas Tree and gifts exchange session!

On the 26th, I met up with Jo for lunch at bugis since she's working there. No $$ to eat good food so we settled it at MOS Burger.

The new Anakae Salmon Burger is real good. Die die must try! I wont update this in Makanguru cos i'm lazy to. The chunky salmon fish is preserved in miso paste coated with a layer of special sweet sauce. A mouth watering delight..Wat a OOOMph!

haha..the usual stuff - a pic infront of the diamond christmas tree.

My pretty gifts from Smurf and my dear gals..

In exchange i got FieJapan's winter collection necklace from Smurf, Beanie keyboard wrist support from Jo and Pig head pouch from Yan. LOlz.. *muACks all*

Xmas special part 1: Food food glorious food!

2006-12-29T15:30:00.000+08:00

A super outdated post but no worries part 2 will be out before 2007. Hee. We enjoyed our sumptuous meal at Moonfish Marina Sq before chrissy eve, jus in case it gets too crowded on eve itself. This is my chrissy gift to Smurf. =)

Enjoy~ *pix taken by sony ericsson in a gloomy corner, poor quality images* >_<''

Our drinks, Mango + Mixed fruits (orangy colour) and Tropicana. Its a promotional drink (one for one) which comes together with the christmas meal.

The Seafood Platter! Comes with calamaris, cheese sticks, soft shell crab and prawns. Plus a tomato and tartar sauce dip. I only took cheese sticks and 1/4 of other seafood lest i'll suffer a major outbreak. *resistance*

My meal~.. Chief Frederick's 5 star codfish with special spices. Fresh and smooth in texture which melts in the mouth. yummy. Spices for the extra taste but i pushed most aside cos its too saltish.

Smurf ordered Lobster and chicken pasta. The fresh lobster looked at me seductively and i nearly plunged myself to chew its juicy meat. Of cos i did, alittle bit. =) Spagetties tasted springy and smooth, a perfect combo!

Our dessert, Moonfish specialty Tiramisu. Very rich in coffee and rum. Smooth and tantalizing to the tastebuds. I suffered severe insomnia that very nite. =(

Stay tune for part 2!! More excitement and food coming up~!

its getting dreadful

2006-12-26T10:11:00.000+08:00

I dont know wat e shit is happening to my life now..my health has gone topsy turvy since the holidays started. Keep getting knee aches whenever i walk longer distances, my guess is the thinning of my cartilages, i'm not sure. It hurt so terribly that i have diffculty climbing e stairs esp going downwards. I should see a doc but i HATE seeing doctors eversince young and i will never unless my condition is out of hand.
Another thing is i've been hit BIG time by an insomnia bug. Its been 2 weeks and my sleep has been floating throughout e nite. Toss n turn till 4am and i jus cant sleep. Any useful comments please? i need it desperately. No to sleeping pills! >_<''''

Movie month

2006-12-17T19:54:00.000+08:00

My first time catching up with movie this mth.. darn long since i last watched any.. Eragon Trilogy has some typical fantasy storyline..generally ok lah.. with the backgd setting similar to Lord of the Rings.. hmm~ I wont reveal much.. watch it and judge for yourself.

Next coming up is NIght at the Museum and Death Note 2!..=D

Wanna watch Curse of the golden flower..but Zhang Yimou's films are rather artistic..either you love it or hate it. This movie has recd lots of critictism.. i better dun take risk..movie tix are exp nowadays~ 0_o

Happy happy day!

2006-12-14T18:47:00.000+08:00

Teeheehee! I'm on a winning streak lately (not lottery of cos!) and i get to enjoy nicey promo offers out there. Been listening to 9.33FM daily and they are promoting a new IPL treatment by Bioskin since last week. The first 30 pple who send their sms will enjoy this offer for just $58 instead of $330! This is available only at Suntec outlet. Of cos, the 'kiasu Singaporean' mindset got into me, without hesitating i sent a sms. Who knows i may the lucky one?

Muaahhaaa! I'm one of the first 30! Anyway, its time to rescue my 'Prata face' by pampering myself. A monthly treatment is better of cos but due to my extreme tight budget, I cant afford one. =(

Sad to say, i exceeded by budget. Instead of just $58, i end up paying $166. o_0''''''' Tragic..~ Because i simply cant resist! I've never had facial before and curiosity got over me. To console myself, the experience i had really made it all worthwhile. *smilez* =) The 2nd session i enjoyed is a BioDermabrasion and Eminent Pac with O2 plasma + BioFlora Ice treatment. As for the remaining cost, i topped up another $48 voucher for the next O2 treatment. I'm broke from now onwards..no more spending!!!!

Infact i've got loads to write but let me sum them all up instead. Firstly, they start with deep cleansing and hot steam. I love it! Next, the beautician proceeds with the promo package that is IPL light treatment which helps to clear up blemishes and bacteria on skin. To be honest i hate this, the light burst is so bright tat it penetrates into your eyes no matter how close you shut them. Each light burst take seconds and you'll feel a warm touch on your skin. Throughout e 2 mins, I jerked like anything. =pp

After IPL treatment is 02 Plasma...haha another favourite of mine. It is oxygen with a hair moose foamy texture that is sprayed on the skin. Easy to absorb! BioFlora Ice treatment gives a cool refreshing feel on the skin... seriously i'm not sure wat it does..Fourth step is my favourite is Ear candling~ a FOC treament which comes together with e promo package. Vivian (the beautician) inserted some stick like thingy with a candle on top (cldn see properly) into my earlobe. It is said to have detoxifying, relaxation and cleansing effect. When placed into my ears, i hear some wispy sound..super irritating..guess it shd be due to some heat generation or watsoever. During this treatment, a lame qn came into my mind and i nearly asked her 'Will the candle wax drip into my ear?' haha. I dare not ask else it'll make me like a Sua Ku. Nonetheless, the sensation was great!

The last and final step is moisture mask + cold steam + head (10mins) and shoulder/back (20mins) massage. Super shiok! I lurve shoulder/back massages most.. best after a hard day's work and it makes you relax to the max. I dont quite enjoy the scalp massage cos it gives me headaches. *make my $$ worth, jus take it lah* Generally, the whole process took me 2hrs plus.. darn long loh. I'll give it 8/10 inclusive of good service.
*happy happY*

Being ME

2006-12-12T14:58:00.000+08:00

The usual saying goes, life isnt a bed of roses. Duh~ Everyone knows this but how many will sit and ponder deeply? I am one of them. I dont like to shut an eye and move on thinking that the situation will turn for the better or tmr will be a better day kinda thing. Cos as long as the prob is not resolved, tmr will not be a better day. Face it.

Life gets so bad at a certain point of time till you jus wanna give up. Things jus dont fall into place and everything is screwed in your path. A sense of helplessness and demoralisation jus hit you on the face. Put it in layman's terms 'SO suay!' All the blame goes to one's poor luck. I used to think like way and tat was years ago. There's no justification and i'm not afraid to admit tt i've gained the wisdom to decide my path.

Courage is the driving force i need to take my first step ahead. It can be sth simple or natural to others but to me, it is a challenge. Sometimes i feel i can make it, sometimes i jus cant make it. haiz. I may provide constructive suggestions to pple but as for myself, i get sandwiched in my own world. Unable to break free. But i am trying hard for myself and for others.

I have difficulty approaching pple, be it a stranger or even a close friend. Words get stuck halfway and i end up blabbering nonsense. I jus cant get the message across and gradually i become a little anti-social. I rather be unnoticed yet at the same time i hope to be noticed. haiz. wats happening? Maybe i'm trapped too long in my little own world. I'm so happy in my comfort zone and just reluctant to step out. Not good. Something has to be done.

yupz.I shall start today, tommorrow or the day after and so on. Most imptly, my determination must remained unshaken in order to break free. This day shall come. =)

Belated post..

2006-12-05T09:33:00.000+08:00

heee..this is a belated post on Zhiyun's bday on 19th November. (hope i dint get it wrong =p) It was a mega-fun day for us..a get-together after a shit load of exams and heavy workload. Sad to say, i dun have a cammy. BUt as promised.. i will get it end Dec 06. Cybershot! here i come!! hiak hiak hiaks!

Zhiyun is holding our pretty necklace..tt we specially chosen which best fits her style. Really proud of our choice and she lurve it to bits!

The bday gal with my candy earrings and our necklace. Cheeerios!

*pictures from clarice's blog*

Neoprints!

2006-12-04T14:07:00.000+08:00

Its been years eversince i last took neoprints. When Neoprints arrived to town some 10 years ago, it was a 'die die must try' sorta entertainment among students. It was $5 bucks for 6+ odd pieces which comes in various sizes. Back then, the prints were larger and of cos, with fugly looking frames. You jus stand infront of e screen, with a flimsy white sheet behind you and e outcome sux terribly. Yet, pple like me happily paid for it.

Neoprints are no longer a craze nowadyas. Rather its sth you choose to have it or not. And you wont die without having ur pic taken in a Neoprint. Investing in a digicam is More than enough, it enables you to take millions of shots anywhere. Have it edited with photoshop and becomes a digital 'neoprint'. =)

*i gotta zoom this pic*

Nevertheless, i took neoprints with Waiyan on sunday. Jus becos it seemed interesting. =x Mind you, it costs us $11 bucks for some peanut-sized shots! As compared to the past, these are much much prettier looking.. and i'm proud to say i look good too. MUAAAHHA. cos i sux infront of camera..always~ It comes with special effects which made e whole process mega-fun but unfortunately it dint give us much time to get ready. And we were given more than 30 mins to design our shots.. not bad yeah? heex

Beautiful Blythe

2006-11-30T15:29:00.000+08:00

Some nicey pics of Kenn Blythe..enjoy

New Look on my blog!

2006-11-28T18:56:00.000+08:00

*throws confetti in the air*
Cheeeers! Its ONLY once a year when i change my blog skin. heez. Too lazy lah, very time consuming you know. But, i hope you guys will like this. =D

Hmmm xmas is coming..i have lots of stuff to get. Certainly, the world wld be a perfect place if i can have them as gifts. *dream on*

I always wanted a cammy of my own. Seriously, it sux to borrow from pple now and then or as and when u wish. I dont feel good. No choice wat, i've got no moolah to buy, wat to do? Wait lor..

i waited for a YEAR... i hope (must) buy one by Dec 06!heeez.

Ar! Such sweet pink..i'm eyeing on this for a LONG time..

New arrivals of Fie Japan accessories, the winter collection is mega-cool. Here are some of the necklaces and earrings i like.

That's all i can find from the website..there are more varieties at e outlets..

Not much diff from my bday wishlist.. i still wan a vintage kebaya. Unfortunately, i jus missed an equisite looking piece from the 1910s era with elaborate crochet designs. Argh! Some foreigners came and grabbed them during the IMF period.. Alamak!
So i shall wait then..

Last but not least..

Owning a Blythe doll is a mega-cool thing to me..hmmm...wat i see from my current situation..hmmmmmm..i shall wait again

The thinker~

2006-11-25T10:14:00.001+08:00

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT)

You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.
You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!

Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.
In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.

You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought.
Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals.

In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent.

At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia.

With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well.

As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly.

On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

irresistable....

2006-11-18T14:28:00.000+08:00

I came across this pix in my folder..i dunno when i got it..but i had to post this up cos his smile is sooo sweeet...Aaaawwwww~ *heart meltz*

Some personality test

2006-11-16T10:16:00.001+08:00

Your Personality Is Like Cocaine

You're dynamic, brilliant, and alluring to those who don't know you.
Hyper and full of energy, you're usually the last one to leave a party.
Sometimes your sharp mind gets the better of you... you're a bit paranoid!

What Drug Is Your Personality Like?

Sorry

2006-11-15T17:49:00.000+08:00

Is SORRY such a hard word to say? Especially when you hurt to someone close to you? Even if its jus accidental.. I dont understand why some people jus refuse to admit its their fault (obviously they're at fault)..and they tried all means and ways to avoid apologising. All because they wanna protect their stupid ego + pride.

Sorry - no cure. Kinda true. But better than to shuddup when you shdnt.

Infact..

Sorry - heals (on a low level). At least it minimise the level of hurt and misery.

Sorry - comes in various forms. It depends on how you put it cos it makes a very BIG difference.

2006-11-09T11:08:00.000+08:00

jus cant seem to link e remaining two pix...so i'll add them here seperately..

I'm freeeee

2006-11-09T10:12:00.000+08:00

Finally exams are over! But nothing to cheer abt, rather i feel kinda obsolete..aimless..counting the hours down to 11pm and get to sleep. No life! Get a jobbie is e 'thing' in my mind..so i'm working hard at it! Jiayou! my expenses are screwing each day cos my dad end my allowance - NO school No allowance. =s

'Goong' is ending soon..currently screening at episode 23. Nvm, i've got e dvd...heeee. Call me Little Miss Fickle... i switched my target to the charismatic LEE SHIN!!! Joo Ji Hoon.. i heart heart you~! Some magazine pix i've here..*to all Shin's fans* ..enjoy and drooool~

lazy to create thumbnails..all pix resized. Each brings out a different personality of him..from cool to sensual..he's got a versatile personality! rox!
*guess which is my fav.* there are 8 pix in total...jus in case u cant load all..

Aawwww.. i love his nose...heeeeheee

Nice rite? If u r interested..let me know which one caught ur eye..i'll give ya e original copy..

no updates

2006-10-30T15:43:00.000+08:00

currently stuggling with exams and its horrible cos i'm deprived of leisure activities..argh! 2 more to go and its such a dread to watch e days go by.. so freaking slow.. but hang on pls! the final day shall come!
till then i'll shop till i drop and meet all my buddies whom i miss..=D i'll prepare some nicey updates which i have in mind now.. heee.. surprise surprise!

I'm falling in love with...

2006-10-19T15:21:00.000+08:00

Kim Jung Hoon! He is my eye candy! I cant wait for Princess Hours so that i can start my drooling session..muaahaaah! he's uber cute..with his heart melting smile...awwwww...*faintz* Shin looks unappealing at first but as e story progress he is charismatic and romantic. Swwweeeet~

But still i heart heart Kim Jung Hoon!

indeed i'm in love with this drama and its e best tat i've ever seen. Be it the main
characters, setting, filming...all Perfecto! Though e storyline is quite 'off' and anti-climax at times. Things r moving too fast.

In my opinion, its more than jus a comedy. The heartaching and romantic scenes completely turn me on. i'm addicted and i cant get enough. Most prolly i'll buy e dvd so tt i can rewatch again after exams. Muaaahhaaa!

Will wait and see! Enjoy first! ^_^

Sun or Moon?

2006-10-15T22:13:00.000+08:00

I'm sure most of you were told not to stare directly at the sun no matter at wat time of the day. Now is your chance!! The sun looks like a moon..jus more reddish looking. Thanks to our lovely neighbour Indonesia! The stupid haze they're causing is irritating my eyes...polluting my respiratory system...aggravating my ecezma spots! Argh! its killing me! =S

So e best thing that anyone in e right mind will do is to stay indoor..which somehow leads me to window shop more. (not good cos i'll throw away my $$$) hmmmm...there i came across this nice sweet looking pink heels at Gripz. Aawwwww~ delicious.
Sad to say...i've got no luck. Whenever i see nice sweet looking stuff..its always SOLD OUT! Same for e violet bra i'm eyeing on at CK's...SOLD OUT! Mind you, they aint gonna repeat e stock.

dARN Wat the heck e world is doing?!?!

*i hope that sg women will increase in size* MUAAAAHHHHAAAAHH!

am i struggling here?

2006-10-02T15:39:00.000+08:00

Too many things piling up in my mind. Anyway, I'm a poor organiser of emotional stuff, it keeps overlapping till i dont know where to start.

I'm in a middle of a crossroad and i'm thinking of the best road to move on. But i know either way is not afterall the 'BEST' route to take. I shall'nt decide my fate cos even if i shd succeed, it may not end well. So? Just let fate decide for me.

History repeats itself again. This is the '?' time.I try not to reveal unneccessarily lest i'll invite more trouble and dissappointment. I need to talk to someone who truly understands me. Prolly i'll catch some advice. Yah. i knoe who to approach. You'll hear from me soon.

Skyromance@The Jewel Box

2006-10-01T15:52:00.000+08:00

Mid Autumn Fest is approaching..its been years ever since i last celeb such an event.To "celebrate" (in my definition) is to light up lanterns, playing with XXXXX (sparks or sparkles..4got wat its called) and munch on gigantic size baked mooncakes.

Looks darn nice rite?

Something special at The Jewel Box @ Mount Faber! They have e "SkyRomance Mid Autumn" promo for two at $38+++ inclusive of 4 mini mooncakes, 1 greentea and 3 lotus flavour plus an Oolong tea set. On the actual day will be $68+++....everything e same except one extra pomelo is added + some games. Siao! I pay $30 for a pomelo? No way~!

The entrance of Jewelbox looks classic and i expected e ride will be e same as e piccy above. Haizzzz... can i sue them for Misrepresentation? LOLZ...
Imagine if taking e ride at nite..with a dining table infront..likedat onli nia! I thought wat soooo special except for e lovely nite scene and e romantic atmosphere.Hmm, abit dissappointed when i saw e whole setting..

I couldnt take any pics cos it was nearly complete darkness for me to see wats on my table. Let me describe, there's a mini table lamp which doesnt seemed to emit any light. A plate of 4 mini 'sundried' mooncakes. Yea....its dry and cakey.. a chinese tea set which i've no idea how to use it correctly. By right you should wash e cups with e 1st round of tea and blah blah..some steps involved.. but heck it, i jus soak e leaves in.

Since i cant see properly..our table was a complete mess. =p

Terrible isnt it?

But it wasnt tat bad lah....2 full rides took nearly an hr. I wished time could stop moving and let e nite scene moved by. I wont deny its 'romantic' but hmmm (dot dot dot). Its a poignant moment and i cant explain it. I 'miss' alot things. Its a feeling of yearning of sth..
HaizzZ.

Nonetheless..its a nice experience to eat mooncakes up there.. heez.

I've alot of stuff to update here so its gonna be quite a long post.

Few weeks ago i recd a call from TrueSpa for a complementary foot treat. Heee! Its FREE! My foot massage worth 90 bucks! o_0''' Wanted to take pics while treating my feet but better not.. anyway i manage to snap some shots secretly..

k lah..nice setting..abit tempting for newbies like me. But when comes to e package price of $2999. No NO! I cant afford it. Its more than an avg month's salary!

Next is s0me 'goodies' which are claimed to be tasty..let e makanguru try out~

Honglim hawker centre is famous for local delicacies..

The 'famous' fish soup stall.

The fish slices are real chunky and fresh. But e soup...hmm...abit bland for me. Overall i rate it ok lah.. so its not in my makanguru list.

Next is Newton food centre's 'goodies'..

The best Chicken rice..??

Hmmm, in my opinion its much better than those u find in hawkers and foodcourts.Juicy and smooth generally. It lacks abit of 'Oomph' though. So this is not in my makanguru list.

But this is of cos is power.. die die must see!
Check it out at Makanguru.

I cant resist when i saw this at wheelock! I was sent immediately to cloud 100!
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ARRRRRRRHHHHHHH! Its a Blythe collection...Aaawww..so sweeet!

Must work damn hard to own one.

090906

2006-09-11T18:07:00.000+08:00

*Warning! Your saliva may drool w/o you knowing.*

This is the best day of my life! heeez..great food and goodies all in one~!
Gotta go back for morning lessons on my bday is siansation but the evening is the best moment.

*special thanks to all my great frens out there for ya lovely gifts* muacks! =D

Dinner at Ellenborough Market Cafe, Swissotel Merchant Court, is an unforgettable moment, great food and service of cos! I'm not e star of the night, rather its a bday cum poly gathering for everyone. so must give them the best deal. hehe. Actually the price is fairly reasonable, buffet $33.90 per person..+ good service. not bad rite?

nice ambience...makes u feel cosy~

Its time to grab our food! muaahaa!

Its the promotional week for 1st to 10 Sept for UOB card members, serving mainly Thai food with a little bit of local flavour. What i usually hear from pple is..u gotta take those 'rich' food to make up for the amt u pay. Of cos mah...other than the ones i took abv..e rest of my cliques took raw oysters,salmon n scallops. Too bad i dun take shell food.

BUT THIS ONE I SIMPLY CANT RESIST!
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Chilli Big head prawns! Power! Simply taboleh tahan...dun take will die. Muaaahaaah! I'm willing to sacrifice myself and of cos i noe my consequences after this. A week of eczema outbreak! But i dun mind. =p

Its fat and juicy. Every bite will send me to cloud 9. How to resist this temptation which sets be4 my very eyes?

haha. more to come!

Sharksfin! Its been YEARS since i last took a solid bowl of sharksfin soup..

Still not enough to satisfy my taste buds..wat can i have?

Rabbit food like this one? All veggies n veggies...

or? fattening desserts?

Heck lah...jus eat!

The 'sua ku' tries fondue~ Hmm...not bad...but chocolate cream is toooo sweet.. =s

Ar! this is heavenly...vanilla and strawberry ice cream with mini waffle. Great!

The moment is here.....

Happy bday to me...happy bday to me...blah blah~ I'm getting older.

i look like a stupid idiot...not perfectly taken. =x

We yakk and ate e nite away...

He's giving the JJ look...

I took this pic w/o their knowledge of cos...somehow it look nice~

The grand finale!