Thoughts on the year

Another year is coming to an end.
Should we be happy, or sad?
Comtemplative mood or one of festive cheer?
This year, it seems different.
I cant describe it.
Old memories fade away, while sweet ones linger long after they're gone.
Old friends suddenly appear in the form od SMS-es. and mobile greetings.

' To end off the year, let's just reflect and move on.'
Many a good friend has told us that, but, really, how many of us, actually did embrace the journey?
Do we only remember them when festivities draw close?

The good old hangouts and gatherings, how laughter filled the air.
Friends. oR dare i say, victims of everyone else.

Friends of convenience, as a rather close friend would call it.
Friends of friends?
This is but a small world.
Even u reading this now, i guess in some way, some distant friend connects us.

Thus, the golden ties, on looking back.
I do hope and pray that my 2010, as it draws nearer, will bring me good cheer, and new company.

Deep reflective thoughts as it may seem,
I am certain everyone has, at a point in time, comtemplated about these.

To a great journey ahead, to golden ties, to family and friends, and everyone i know,
As the champagne bottle goes *pop*, let's all celebrate the brand new year, with new experiences, and renewed hope.

HAPPY 2010....

ballo0n sculptures

I was at a forum during a short stint, and i managed to catch these beautiful ballo0n sculptures, just look at the details !!!.




it must have used up a lot of balloons!!!

art project

been doing my mini art project lately... some pics...

From this boring black box,



to this beautiful, lively, artsy, box. :)       
<-front <-left side

<-back <-right side

the latest-i think-scam

 i got a offline message from a friend, phew, luckily i googled it first... then found out it's a scam
 read all about it here!!!

 Rating: Phishing or other scams
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/you-were-nervous.com/postid/?p=2126562

just cant wait for the outing..............*dreams

Longest journey...

I was feeling adventurous after my uniform fitting today.
I hopped on the first bus that came, and found out that it passes by a place i needed to go to next week.

So I decided not to bring out my PSP, to stop practising and just admire the landscape.
The bus journey was alright, but the next journey was ardous.

I regretted my decision to keep my PSP.

From Toa Payoh to Jurong East, I saw that it took 45 min. I secretly hoped that the train driver would hit the accelerator.
In the cabin, I had to stand. So i did.

walked to the more quiet and serene place, hoping to get a little peace. walked somemore, to the door. Peeked at the train itinerary, checking out the number of stations i had to endure. Passed by the field of forestry, beautiful lakes, and more forest.

Yawn. I'm still in the train.

Finally, it's Yew Tee. Then, 4 more stations!!! walked over to the seat, and waited somemore.

Gosh! even from Tampines to Jurong East, it takes probably the same time, but hey, I was at the central, and it took 45 min?
I'm now more thankful for the East West line. Haha.

I've learnt my lesson. When feeling adventurous, always switch on the instant entertainment.
:)

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An outing.

I walked past this particularly snazzy shop, that was loud and wild.
It drew my attention immediately. I had to go in. However, it was shoes. And I already have a lot of them. But the designs were not very flattering for my feet type. I liked the caption of declaration on the attitude that a rubi shoe fan would have. It's really bold. :) Love it. For the shoe fans shopaholic, who are into rubi, here's the link, and yep!  attitude-rubi!!!

http://www.cottonon.com.au/rubi-shoes

yea, and I've decided. I will and shall embark on my exercise routine. dont wanna be a computer couch potato. :)

Also, thanks to brandon for bringing me to a beautiful place, that I can get gifts from, and I've discovered a new favourite place. Although sadly, it will be moving out soon. Hopefully I still get the chance to visit their new shop. Love the world that i am transported to when I step in. 'K'rafters' Paradise at Midpoint Orchard, for scrapbooking and all other arts and crafts. :)

To be transported via your own home: http://www.kck.sg/2%20Hobby%20&%20craft_kck_die%20cut.htm

Have fun!!!

What are you looking for?

I have to share this with you. I find it very meaningful, and hopefully you will too. Perhaps you might have read about it. I came across this book in my house, titled "Still Proclaiming Your Wonders: Homilies for the Eighties" by Walter J. and Burghardt, S.J.

"A cold Sunday indeed. It's not yet Lent, and already i'm preaching the cross. Only because the cross is not a season, like winter; the cross is in your Christian skin. Which suggests my third point, the questions Jesus out to his disciples-to-be: "What are you looking for?"  Why have you turned to Jesus? Why do you turn to him now?
Frankly I don't know; only you actually know. Some Christians turn to Jesus because they were turned to him as children; it's 'all in the family'. Some turn to him because He's a security blanket; with Him around you don't have to look under the bed. Some turn to Him because He's a problem solver; He gives you answers, especially in tough exams.Some turn to Him when they need a miracle;He's the God of the impossible, heaven's own "incredible hulk"----or "Wonder woman".

But the genuine disciples of Jesus turn to Him simply because they have been called, because Jesus has whispered "Follow me."  Oh, they may well have suckled on Christian milk; they may find their security in Jesus; they know He can give answers and pull rabbits out of human hats. But none of these explains why they believe in Him, abide in Him, bring others to him. None of these explains why they are ready to suffer with Him. The only good reason is, Jesus has called.
He has called you. I'm not going to argue that point. It's not only Mother Teresa and the Archbishop of Warsaw who are called. The basic Christian call is baptism. There, by God's gracious turning, you first turned to Jesus---perhaps with a protesting howl. But turning to Jesus is not a one-shot affair. Conversion is a ceaseless process, like growing. You should be constantly turning to Jesus, looking for something. For what? Above all, for a person. Unless Jesus is real to you, as real as your closest friend, you will at best be a lukewarm disciple. It is the prayer of Ignatius Loyola, the song of Godspell: Let me know you more clearly, love you more dearly, follow you more nearly.
But that is not a logical process---know, then love, then follow. Like Andrew and Peter, you will come to know Jesus only if you 'come and see', only if you say yes to Him: yes to joy, yes to sorrow, yes to your brothers and sisters, yes to Christian living. Only if, like Samuel, the boy who "did not know the Lord", you respond: Speak Lord your servant is listening. It's faith's leap in the dark, after the model of Mary, the perfect disciple. Not knowing all she was called to, knowing only that it was God who called, she murmured a total yes: " Let it happen to me according to your word". Follow Jesus and you will know Him; live like Him and you will love Him; abide in Him and you will die with Him. Can you think of a better way to go?
Dear friends: Twenty-five years ago, that remarkable monk Thomas Merton exclaimed ecstatically how glorious a destination it is to be a member of the human race. How glorious to be a man or woman! Yes indeed. But it is still more glorious for a man or a woman to be a disciple of Jesus. You may have gotten that title without knowing it; you surely got it without deserving it. The question is, 'Are you living it?' It's a full time job. Not that you are always thinking of Him, but that you are always thinking like Him. Reproducing not what He did but the love with which He did it. Crucified not with nails, only with the anguish of the little ones for whom He died. Completing in your flesh, as St. Paul puts it, "what is lacking in Christ's afflictions" for the sake of the Christian body.
What are you looking for? The question stems not from me but from Jesus. From your answer, you should learn a good deal about yourself---how convinced and passionate a disciple you are. For the question in another form is the question Jesus put to His disciple Peter after several years of discipleship: 'Do you love me?'

Dahlgren Chapel
Georgetown University
January 17, 1982

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mrmen capsules

My newest fascination.:)
it all started when I realised that two characters 'co-exist' in one capsule!!! Haha...for just $1.80!
Cool huh. had some doubles...like mr happy, and little miss chatterbox.
So now, pictures of my collection so far.

Brain Power and more

I recently subscribed to a brain power newsletter, and I wanted to share with you certain parts of it. :)It's got really good information, and I must say it's real entertaining.
Here goes.

Brainpower Newsletter
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Enjoy the newsletter!
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Did You Know... No I didnt, so please tell me now

- Your brain uses about 12 watts of power (unless it's really busy).

- Female lions do most of the hunting while the males simply rest.

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This Week's Riddle
What can go up a chimney down but not down a chimney up?'
(Answer is below)
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This Week's Brainpower Practice

Play!

YEAH!!! a reason to justify PLAYTIME:)
Stimulating the brain causes measurable changes in the structure of the brain. New connections are made and new brain cells are grown. Intellectual play, as well as any playing that involves hand-eye coordination stimulates the brain. If you haven't already, why not make playing a regular part of your life, starting this week.
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How To Be Funny Course

oh a course for stony people to learn to be funny. How funny

People love those who make them laugh.
Imagine if you were the life of the party. You know, the one that everyone turns to for a great joke or comedy routine, the legend that everyone wants to know. Would you like that? Then go get your "How To Be Funny" course right now.
Details here...
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Riddle Solution: An umbrella!

Brillant idea, blasted by wrong communication

One freaking step closer to being absolved of the term tonedeaf and i had to blast it thru.
What was i thinking.

My friend was just being sweet, and helpful, to teach me how to play the guitar, and he just doesnt understand.
or maybe he thinks that ALL guys are dirty. BUT how could you say that?? We're classmates, friends, so what's wrong?? NO way that this guy and me will ever be interested in each other. We totally hate each other's guts.
Totally hate his guts.

oh well, better this way then. Perhaps he has a surprise for me:)
He always does.

Lodestone

helping a fool, letting the blind take the lead, i wandered into a field of daisies, only to be lost. 

Counting my daisies, I tried to get out, but to no avail.
Sadly, i discovered that my compass was stolen.
All that was left of it was the protective casing.

Can the blind guy see??? for him to sense that it was a compass....
Or did the needle drop out accidentally?

Turning around, I found out that most of my accessories were on a huge stone. It was attracted to the stone.
Nearing it, I found out it was a lodestone. I had forgotten my main purpose in coming to the muesum of gigantic mysteries. Ha. Engrossed in my search for the different daisy, I found a beautiful sunflower instead.

Seriously.

Seriously...

I wonder what is wrong with the people i meet? They seem to be more interested in themselves then others. It's alright to be interested in yourself, but a fine line between conceitedness and self love exists!!! Come on. The world is not just about yourself.

Fight back??? By all means. I dont give a shit. Cos after all you are just defending the person in the mirror.

i hate these people.

gone

i was in a flight, about to touch down. I hate this part of the flight. Ever since i stopped travelling for 11 or 12 years, i’ve been experiencing these symptoms.

I look out of my cosy window seat, and gasped. the sky was rosy, and bathed in the after sunrise glow. I had never had the opportunity to witness such a beautiful sunset. but in a few seconds, all i saw was the nearing countryside. The airport was cramped with tourists everywhere. I was upset, that i rejected the company of friends, glad that i was alone. Some how. Confused.

So this is what country living felt like. Being alone, i was taking my time to enjoy the lush hills and scenic mountains. Suddenly, i heard a familiar voice calling out to me. It was him. My heart did a little flutter. I turned, only to be greeted by the chirping of the birds. I was still in denial. why? why? why?

Why did events take such a turn?
He was always there for me, every single time. Even when he was absorbed in his gaming sessions, he never forgot to call. Now, I wish I had been more attentive, more careful with my words, more observant.

He cared for me like no other. He helped me through my sorrows, even sacrificing his love for my happiness. Eventually, he won me over. Still i was doubtful. I doubted him. He always told me to live for the moment, enjoy each and everyday, not to worry and fret over nothing. I listened, but I doubted.

I should have listened with all my heart. now that he’s gone, he would have asked for the same, for me to be happy. All he wanted was me to be happy. His smile, his hug, and his presence. Now, there’s only memories.

We had so many good times together…

In my wallet, he smiles back at me from a time long past. Our first dinner date, where he tried to be friendly.
I still remember how i gave him a hard time, but softened after dinner. I let out a soft giggle. Cooking meals for each other, having sleepovers, movie marathons, etc..

Memories came flooding back and so did my tears.

One of the most cherished memory was the beach. He brought me to a park, asking me to accompany him on a night blading session. I agreed, and let him take the lead. He led me to a place, and since I had night blindness, he carried me over to a patch. Once I was on the grass, he whipped out his package, comprising some fruits and snacks. He told me that we would be camping here for the night. I didnt quite believe him, as he was a homely guy who would never camp out unless he had too.

‘Hey sleepy head, gd morning!!!’ I yawned, only to be greeted by the vast beauty of the sunrise.

We were planning so many things to do together. We had finally accomplished our dream of a mini bakery bar, and it was slowly but surely gaining popularity.

I never knew that our time together would be cut short. If i could, I would turn back time. hold him once more, tell him that i will not doubt him anymore.

I was hit, in the shoulder. An apple dropped on me. I had forgotten that I was under a huge apple tree. I had come to the countryside in the hope of taking a break, after a month of his passing. I needed to recover, but i couldnt. he was a part of me and i still could not accept the fact.

I still remember the day.

I had just finished cooking breakfast, and had set the table, when i heard a loud thud. I turned to see him behind me, on the floor. He looked at me, and said, ‘i love you’. I was in shock, he was healthy. I tried to get him to look at me, but he was gone. Gone. Right before my very eyes. the ambulance came, and the doctor said something… I couldnt hear him… didnt want to hear him…

I didnt know what to do. All i knew was that my love was taken from me.

I decided it was time to move on. I couldnt be stuck in a rut. He wouldnt want that.

‘Jane, remember I’ll always be with you.’ This was what he had told me a few years back, when I was trying to make a tough decision, on whether to travel on business.

It was a whisper, but i heard it clearly. ‘Tory, is that you???’ I asked silently. Suddenly, another apple dropped in my hand. I heard him in my head. Motivated by his words, I managed to get a bus down to the motel. I decided to enjoy myself. This is going to work. I will be happy again, for Tory.

Kawaii Tokyo UPDATE

Yea!! i managed to convince my mum to get the Cupid's Arrow spot stick.
So far, I can see the spots getting lighter!!! So cool!!

As for myself, I bought the Brightening Water. I havent opened it yet though. Have to clear my beauty stash first!! too much cosmetics already!!!
hahha... okok, stay tuned for more posts!!

Earth Interview

Me: Good morning, world. How are u doing? It's been awhile.

World/Earth: Hi there!! I'm getting really pissed. Not doing good. U people don't cherish what you have till it's gone, huh??

Me: Sorry, you lost me there for a while. Why are you so pissed? I thought you were doing great.

Earth: GREAT?? Wake up and smell the forest. Look, kiddo. your planet Earth here, is gonna to explode sooner or later. But your generation is not helping. They should have realised long ago that changing habits when global warming has started will NOT alleviate my problems. I have a BIG hole at the arctic, if you don't already know. Your lovely polar bears are suffering, killing each other to survive....*pauses* I'd like to wonder how humans would survive if there were no more resources for him. Perhaps, that day is DOOMSDAY.

Me: You mean that WE humans should have heeded the scientists when they predicted the global warming signs and such?? so I wont get to see glaciers, or even icy peaks of mountains soon?

Earth: Yup. :) Pretty much. Glaciers, hmm, they are melting away.... like the ice shelves. Icy peaks, hmmm, good question. I guess if the icy peaks really disappear, then I've gotta say, good luck, the time is ending.

Me: Ok, all this talk is scaring me. Some happier news?

Earth: Happier news? Well, nothing much. The green effort is not even making any impact yet. So what good news do you want? Maybe, you should go and play the Michael Jackson song, EARTH SONG. it was written for me, I love that guy. The music video shows everything that is happening right now. Yup. Happier, hmmm... you bothered to find out what's wrong. But I'd be happier, if you helped in your own way.
Some facts, plastic water bottles are causing me a helluva sore throat, with all that carbon dioxide and other gases. Please. Do something about it. AND more TREES. I love trees. They're like my lungs.

Me: Hmmm... I'd spread the word. Hope that helps, and Please, Earth, let me see the glaciers, polar bears, penguins and all.

Earth: Then go do your part. :)

Dolls, and the growing obsession with beauty

First there was Barbie.
Then there was Blythe.
But pardon me, this is only my opinion. you are entitled to your personal opinion.

yes, i was part of the barbie phase. Hence my Barbie-biased defence is that,
1. Barbie looks perfectly like a doll.
2. Barbie, NEVER, and i repeat, NEVER, got a chance to scare the **** outta me.
3. Barbie is fun. Sweet innocent fun.
4. Barbie has her own stylist.-me

yes, i could go on and on. The other doll lovers will be mumbling 'come on, (respective doll) is exactly like the above!!!'
okay, fair enough.

But, to me, Blythe is

1.scary.
2.just disproportionate.
3.too weird.
4.having too many contacts change.
5.severely emaciated.
6.totally not like a doll.


Why? I grew up in a time where dolls were supposedly 'playfriends' of we young girls. some(doll) that we look forward to playing with each day.
And also, we took a revelation in their clothes. We mimic their fashion sense, thus we grow. Beauty comes into the picture.
But as time passes and we girls passed the stage of dolls, we formulate our equivalent fashion sense. We start observing others.
But (pardon me, this is only my opinion. you are entitled to your personal opinion) has it gone too far in a way? Having read about how some females actually speak to their dolls, and bring them on shopping sprees, i wonder how the next generation will be like.

It's almost like asking, since when did the mobile telephone become indispensable?

Blythe, was a model for photography. yes, she, as a doll, is photogenic.
Because you get to shoot her at different angles and countless clothes changes after, she keeps mum. Perfect model.
I saw some Blythe fashion shoots, and, yes, she looks good.

Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/glamourfae/1636500481/
http://www.blythedoll.com/eng/news/080711_PCYA_sia.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryuphotostudio/3198642920/

this is a website that is a celebration of style, and beauty:-http://www.trustyourstyle.com/2006/07/blythe-life-i-just-received-these.html
Great photos on the Blythe website too.

But then again.
Did anyone notice that the female, not to mention human, anatomy is NOT big head, small body.

Even at a toy shop, she scares me away with those huge eyes.
It's funny if you think about it. why would a doll scare you away???
I am not a Blythe fan, though i do appreciate the photos/posters.
Just one grouch.

It creeps me out. Pardon my imagination, i imagine a lady, on a shopping trip, asking her blythe,
'Blythe, dear, do you perfer royal purple or teal?'

ok, back to my farmville and restaurant city. lolx

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Transformers

I would very much like to write a review on transformers: revenge of the fallen, but I dont want my review to be a spoiler.

Thus, a snap-summary.

Overall, it's a adrenaline packed movie, and I love how the director actually deals with the family bonds, loyalty, etc..
Plus, the cast gives a solid performance. It's a rare opportunity that all cast members actually support each other to come up with a stunning performance.

Just maybe, maybe, Bumblebee, was a little too emo for a bot. but, what can i say, bot and boy were so close.
the effects were great, though the symbols were a bit too historical for me.

Re: Michael Jackson

MJ, it's just you.

Right now, my thoughts are mostly on the late michael jackson, ---i hate addressing him this way--- and his tribute.
It was touching, and soulful. it ate to the core of my person.
when the lady from the house of state, i think it was Ms. Jackson-Lee, presented MJ with Resolution 600, I was close to breaking down. I was thrilled to know that MJ had contributed so much of his professional life to the world, but saddened by the fact that he will never know it.

However, MJ wouldnt have minded. He gave and gave without the need for anything back.
While researching on Resolution 600, i was in awe of the impact that MJ made in these people's lifes. MJ truly made the world a better place.

Brooke Shields' eulogy was equally touching, and personal. In the very moment that she took to the rostrum, she shook her head to request that the audience not clap for her. I was moved by this very simple act, it shows her character, it shows she knew that MJ was the one who was more deserving.

Add to the fact that MJ had a favourite song, which told of happiness, which told of a universal truth: Smile, and the world smiles with you.

I will always remember Michael Jackson, not for all the tabloids, but for his songs, and his smile. And i hope you do too.

Random...

ello..

i'm back.

Well, back from a stuffed friday, from a tweeny part of hokkaido fair at Tampines Mall and watching transformers.

Stuffed? you ask...

Looking around, and walking around the crowded mini booths, we saw the hairy crab, most prob a huge yummy one, costly $400+ (yeah, SGD. so guess in YEN it's much higher). a few more secs of walking and we pass by a tasty smelling crispy flakey crunchy CROQUETTE stall.
There goes the 5...Darling comes out with a POTATO croquette, and a PUMPKIN croquette.

THEN... the ramen stall. Supposedly, we were huge fans, of RAMEN. but for some reason, we didnt try to queue, just yet.

So on we went, till we reached the front, with this huge poster of the MANJU CAKE.
And me, being the jap flour cake person that i am, just had to queue up to buy it.
precious 15min just for 4 manju cake----2 red bean and 2 custard.

okay, so after TRANSFORMERS: revenge of the fallen, we were back there. AGAIN.

this time at the RAMEN stall, and we couldnt decide.
A bowl costs 16SGD.
YES/ NO/YES/NO....

in the end, i gave up.
rather save the 16, and eat something else.

okay, my stomach is growling. i wonder why.

Michael Jackson.....

this is the best...

I was watching all of MJ music videos, and this is one which i'd like to share.

This is USA for Africa, all of the big names in 1980s, performing together.



MJ, you'll always be KING OF POP....

Singapore Idol!!!

One for the Singapore Idol fever…

my friend got thru the second round, into final 32, so now, i guess he’s aiming for finals, finals. SINGAPORE IDOL.

His original song performance…. Girls love girls.

Foodies

A day of culinary delights and surprises.

First thing in the morning, a little jumbled breakfast, of granola peanut butter balls, thereafter Auntie Anne's cinnamon raisin pretzel.

Of course, there was the Cold Storage trip, where we picked up beef tenderloin, curry powder, unsweetened chocolate, milk, butter, potatoes, carrots, and,... hmmm i cant seem to remember all.
Anyways, the resulting lunch:

Beef Stew with baguette
Chocolate Molten Cake
yup, a rich, satisfying and fulfilling lunch.

Ta ta, for now.

my EQ profile

My emotional profile! I'm above average. what a surprise, since i'm quite slow most of the time.

Your score indicates that you have an above average EQ.

People with an above average EQ are able to recognise and express their feelings without much difficulty.

You probably feel comfortable with intimacy and can give yourself to people. You are fairly happy with who you are and you are able to show love and empathy when it is appropriate. You also express your anger and aren't afraid of crying when hurt. You normally say the right things in the right moments but you can also admit mistakes and learn from them. You accept challenges and commitments and you have an optimistic and positive view of things.

All this make of you good friend and partner. However, there is always room for improvement.

Keep that positive attitude and continue working on relationships with people, goals and achievements, EQ can be always developed. There is plenty of information in books and in the Internet.

Good luck!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

hmmmm.. it is rather accurate though. Creepy how stuff like these show you a side you never knew existed. :)

A tiring yet lovely day

Hi there,

it's been a while since my last update,
was pretty busy with training and other stuff.
Learnt much from my 'new' training, and it's pretty viable.

Athough i didnt manage to get there on time. :(

ok, my memory is still good, actually remember the location of the shop, and helped my darling with his stuff.

Up next, I guess i will be keeping a exercise schedule, and I really want to take a portfolio, so i will need to look my best..

Thanks again to kawaii TOKYO, and their friendship coupons, i can try out their sunblock. Something i need daily.
Overall, i managed to iron my regalia, but not very satisfied with it, cos i could get it all crease free, esp at the shoulder area.

Back to cramming for ideas.

Ta ta...

Win a LV bag

hi :)

A chance to win a LV bag!!! Simply click on the link!!! how easy is that?!

off to dinner now... tata!!

Via Email: Kawaii TOKYO

hi there, everyone.

Just received a princess discount coupon specially from kawaii TOKYO, and it entitles me to
40% off Melting Dew and Promising Aqua!!!

I personally tried Melting Dew, though it was just once at a stayover. My face felt refreshed, and hydrated too. Amazing.
I wanted to get it since it came out, but now, I sure can!!!

Thanks to kawaii TOKYO friendship coupons!!!

Look to your right, u will see the kawaii TOKYO widget.
It's a pleasant surprise, as kawaii TOKYO iconic lady, Moe, replacing your mouse pointer with flowers from her blooming trolley!!

Have fun, and i'm trying to get my mum to try out the brighten up spots solution called Cupid's Arrow!!!:)

Assignment 1 and Jpops

Thinking on my feet

How do you question the question???

Was rather stumped by this particularly simple question, (yea, i know i'm slow), but, the thing is, I understand the meaning, but i cant seem to phrase the answer.

My answer of a example was so poorly structured, that it didnt sound convincing at all.
I need to brush up on my structure of spoken English.
On that matter, Assignment 2 is due next week.
To write out the questions that come to me, from my chosen question.

I will try to be hardworking and think think think!!!!:)

Jpops: Baby donuts
12 pairs of flavourful donuts, consisting of rather unique tasting donuts filled with cream.

ok, on a hyperactive note, I am too enthusiastic. I am too hyper. I want to be able to think faster. Thus, to channel my thoughts faster, i went over-the-top and bought GP essay book.:)

I will blog about the assignments that were given to me, by Siang, my teacher in GP. hahah
I had a rather interesting astrology newsletter, and i must say that it was quite shocking.
The mentioned 'situation' drew parallels, thus i took a screenshot.


On another note, Restaurant City is significantly showing me my cluttered mind in the seating arrangements.

I'm looking forward to CommuniAsia trade show at Expo, the coming Saturday, and especially Monday.
It would mean I'm graduating!!:)

Ta da for now.

Re: Secret Garden by Fancl

This post is a reply, or continuation of Secret garden.

yeah!!! i won something!!! lucky me

I like their marketing concept. It's really good, generates a curious and impressive buzz around it. Though i wish that I could find the seeds to grow plants such as these in my home. But, i guess Singapore's climate is too hot, too summery. Perfect for tropical plants. Sunflowers? hmmm.. not too sure, my sunflower's kinda stunted. waiting for it to bloom again.

i am suddenly addicted to Wonder Girls. Thanks to Louis. (:
Watch it on youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtzQkoJS_k

Their music videos are so addictive and hyper….

HAIR worries

i recently bought liese hair cocktail to take care of my tresses, and i must say it’s really good. it left my hair smelling so good and my hair looked so effortlessly silky. and not forgetting frizz free, even after 6 hours!!

i will recommend it to anyone who needs it.

On another note, I found out that this particular product made it to the CLEO’s beauty hall of fame!!! I’m so glad i managed to snag a great find.

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a picture of words

here u go.. my latest blog, in a picture.

insane

insane so started playing insaniquarium.

hahha… and the pregnant fish looks too cute. Not to mention it’s name is Prego. I think. Cant remember. too many levels.

and have been enjoying Plants Vs Zombies. Hoping and praying it’s released soon.

‘There’s a zombie on your lawn…..’

It’s been weird how the group dynamics thingy can piss one off. Well.. I was once there so i know how he’s feeling.
haha…

Now for a slightly happier post, check this out. Or maybe you already have.
Leflirtini —–they have great pieces here.

confused, irritated, terminated

great…. the bandwidth is killing me.

ok, i have to remember what i wrote. DARN.

it’s been a rather weird day. didnt manage to really do anything, well except maybe playing plants vs zombies and laughing at our zombie friends. would that count? Hmmm.. I can only wonder. So it’s been like that. Saturdays.. are meant to be saturdays. Lazy. that’s why they came up with lazy saturdays? heehee.

Lack of food and perhaps not managing to accomplish much made me a bit jumpy,and maybe a monstrous polar bear. I’d rather i did something… even if it was mundane tasks, eg clearing my desk, or something. oh well…. LAZY.

So yes. Dinner was fried macaroni with sardine together with a side dish of nabai and minced meat, which was incredibly delicious, i believe i was smiling at the chef who prepared it. Thereafter followed a Malibu Dream and Orange Muffin from Coffee bean—–I guess it’s to balance off the lack of intake for the day?— together with salted popcorn, and lemon tea, and a wee bit of green tea. Haha. What a big appetite.

I had an invite to watch Terminator Salvation, though i must say that i really am still confused after countless explanations from a so-called ‘interested-but-not-interested-enough-to-be-a-fan’ fan of the series. haha. Maybe i didnt watch from T1 onwards. so yeah.

But, a BIG but, my opinion is that John Connor is a freak. cos he’s like an alien, going into and back and twisting and turning the events. the series just makes no sense. Even the Night at the Muesum series makes more sense. Okay, I know i sound crazy, but really. I see no point in watching all the terminator series cos i dont think i can remember ALL even if you gave me one day to finish them.

Seriously. Come on.

Call it the Terminator? But it’s so not terminating at all.

Vampires: Science or Fiction or Imagination

Vampires. Or Not?

http://www.welt.de/english-news/article3376789/Vampire-unearthed-in-Venice-plague-grave.html

Creepy and ridiculous at the same time. leave a comment? I wanna know what you think. Did they really exist??

Have read the 4 part of the famous twilight series.... and found out that darling is playing a vampire game, Blood Omen.

So basically, everyone is into the VAMPIRE scene. Haha...

RE: Plants Vs Zombies

why is it that the moment u wanna play a particular game, it all but seems invisible or so far away?

I remember seeing the application on facebook. That and maybe viwawa. but i cant remember. I just read a fantastic review, and it is about this particular game!!! Right now, i need to de-stress alot.

hahah;) so yea, gotta make do with this website from popcap games on PlantsVs Zombies, and it’s all time official website, going by the same name, Plants Vs Zombies.

Back to surfing for it.

Happiness

some cheer to brighten our days.

happen to see this lovely luxury guide, and thought i’d spread the ’santa’ cheer.

And for those with a sweet tooth, dreaming of willy wonka’s factory or charlie’s chocolate factory… here u go.
Luxury Chocolates, and Gourmet food!

We can afford to dream a dream, like what we both did last night, dreaming about business ventures, vacations, mini start ups, hotels, restaurants.

It was rather interesting, with all the different ideas. Love times like that and yupperz, youtube is great for laughs these days, as well as comics. beat the gloom with some bloom. heehee

Hey, it rhymes!!:)

Secret Garden

Am pretty much bothered that it’s going to be a long day.

I was watching Susan Boyle’s performance on youtube today, and actually she proved a point. That everyone out there, has a hidden talent, and it just happens that some are more lucky then others to be given a chance. yup i know it has been repeated several times, but it’s a fact. so yea, go Susan, fulfil ur dream.

i am quite motivated to clear my table, but i’m not starting. YET. wonder why. that’s besides the point.

I’m looking forward to the next day cos of this!! and it’s so exciting and fun, growing ur own virtual garden:)…. love it.

On that topic, i was supposed to do up my mini balcony garden.So far, it has not materialised. All the measurements, and all the resources, I guess i will need to write it down so i wont forget it.

And I got 2 Disney snow globes from watsons, as a free gift. Wonder where i should place them.

random

haiz. not sure if i love my job, but i do like my office environment, it's so fun, it makes the workload bearable. Thanks to u all!! :) Apparently, i'm a gundu there. hehehe. hopefully, i can learn, i already learnt, am learning things here.besides, it's been great so far.

ah well. Facebooking again. Singapore is too small. Was searching for a long lost friend and i saw someone familiar. I saw my colleague. HA. So i just added. hahahahah.... and as for my friend, i didnt see you there.

Thanks.

UNIQLO!!!

uniqlo at tampines one opened on the 9 of april. I was hoping the crowds would go away. But nope, they built up with time.

So it was that i would try to queue for fun.

to see if it was moving. **sorry i couldnt take pics, my phone conveniently lambasted it inability to select the camera mode. so ya, got into the queue and was rather surprised that I got into the store in just about 5 min. it didnt feel like 5min tho… and Mummy made it in too. Haha, I expected mummy to casually browse and get bored and thus tell me to leave, but she literally stocked up the wares!!! lol

I managed to grab 2 skirts for 4.90, and a top for 6.90, while mummy got a bunch of tops for joshua for just 4.90 and a pair of sandals at just 2.90!! Discount hunter!!!

bought dearest 2 tops and a berms for 4.90 and 6.90 as well, so mummy gets all the expensive clothes!!! hahah.. but they fit her nicely. complements her well. Candy coloured too!!!

We also managed to dine at the KAPITANS by kopitiam, and the variety there was mouth watering. Landed up eating rice for tea. lol.

the quest for beauty

went to make an online order for myself, and i was a bit sceptical, but the delivery was prompt.

the prices are value for money too.

the stocks are limited so go check them out!

BestBuy Cosmetics

I played sushido today, and i found this exciting place.

the viwawa disney shop
the picture speaks for itself.

Credits to viwawa.and disney of course.

the nice togs available for your character. :)

jobs central

an email that took me by surprise.

kk, mainly it was the dog. =)
yes, i have two versions. this is the more informative, and picture loaded one, what with all the national geographic and stuff, and also the more vocal one, with CBOX. the other one, is wordy. VERY WORDY. head to which ever suits you.

Wordy blog: http://mysthetique.wordpress.com

Sephora

sephora. sephora.

Sephora is a leading beauty retailer offering the best cosmetics, skin care, makeup, fragrance & perfume, hair, beauty products and makeup tips.

ahhh. even though they have everything a girl could want and possibly wish for, i cant spare the thought. I dare not step in, i’m afraid i wont leave.

For now, i’ll make do with the sephora newsletters and drool at home, with the recipe box, by PHILOSOPHY, and the chocolate shower. CHOCOLATE BATH. CHOCOLATE HEAVEN.all things chocolate, and sweet tooth related at DYLAN’S CANDY BAR

Let spring be virtual these time.

It's the start of a brand new month, and i've resorted to using my webcam as my camera. It's surprising starting to be my favourite gadget. It's really clear. (:


but nah, failed me again when i tried taking the calendar. seems it only works in the morning.

i still have my scanner!! Yay. haha...
And I suddenly feel like my blog is very empty. Is it normal? or am i just lazy?

Wise words

we should all take time to read thru some wise words from our friend, Tweety.

Treasures

Something treasured..

I found this card from my brother for

Christmas '97 while packing my stuff...

brought back memories.

mag cut outs(2)

OMG.... i cant stand sitting around all day.
Even with me doing stuff like packing my collection of CLEO, it still gets on my nerves.

I got too edgy today, thank goodness for a little fresh air to get some presents.

Ah, before i forget, some interesting articles, and misc stuff i managed to save.

Enjoy!!

The different types of 'pokky' that are supposedly suited to your star sign.
-----(hmph, i can eat all of them)

Now, what a lovely way to brighten up your day!

mag cut outs(1)

while saving bits of info that i needed, or think i needed, i accidentally cut my finger. ):
luckily i had a plaster box, stuffed with plasters for the klutzy me.

and i decided to use the sample size version of Dior Snow Sublissime Moisture Creme last night.

The results, as described below:

Bits of conversation between Piggie and me.
'What did you put on your face?', 'Moisturiser?' to which i nodded dumbly...
...AND THEN,
'Do you know that your face is glowing?' and I'm stunned into silence.

I went to check it out, and boy, it costs $135 for 50ml i think! And i'm incredibly horrified, cos it's absorbed so fast, I might just over do it.

The disastrous results on my purse....

SALTWATER CAFE

food adventures at SALTWATER CAFE, Changi Village Hotel

The Changi Village Hotel, part of the Far East Hotels, is a hotel with a beach resort theme. It has a lovely night views, and dining by the poolside.

Saltwater Cafe added new varieties to its buffet, with the Lok Lok Stall, Changi Crab Corner, TeppanYaki Counter, and Tiffin Curries Station.

Lok Lok is kind of a 'good old days' type of cooking, though i find it's about the same as steamboat, without the soup.
I must admit i got up quite a few times. i went to look around before deciding on what to eat. Headed straight for the Tiffin Curries Station, where i took a bowl of curry, and some rice, together with baked mussels, cray fish with black bean sauce, stir fried broccoli and cauliflower with fried toufu. I took a small slice of the prata too, though i thought it was weird, since i already had rice.

The curry, i must say is really good.

Next up, TeppanYaki Counter. I must really commend the teppan yaki chef. He's good!! The dou miao was crunchy and juicy at the same time, not to mention the black pepper beef, it was done to perfection! even for someone like me who almost always eats express teppan yaki, i must say that TeppanYaki Corner in Saltwater Cafe is really really good. not to mention the chef remembers you, and makes sure that your dishes is sent to your table!
P.S. I FINISHED ALL THE DOU MIAO.

Crabs? Well, I managed to try the chilli crab, and boy, it's delicious.

I managed to cook some quail eggs at the lok lok stall, and the Soup of the Day was Pea Soup, it was great. Just nice and creamy.

SaTuRdAy----ups and downs

What an eventful day.

I woke up to a light blue sky, with birds chirping, and looking forward to breakfast with sweetie.
Apparently, I guess he was a little too comfortable, hence the snooze.....

THE TURN
I'm up and ready, and made 2 calls, hoping to know if he was out. Unfortunately, no return calls from him. Called a few more times, and FInally called his home. Found out from his dad he was still sleeping. *sighs.
Went to get breakfast, and tried my luck Again. No luck. Ah well, I thought, I'd probably have to share it with my parents. ONE last try. His brother, finally picked up the phone.-----thx for letting me in!!!!
THE HEARTBREAK...

Turns out that my sweetie had sneezed too muuch and sort of fainted. on his bed. no wonder he couldnt hear my calls.

THE GOOD NEWS

He's alive and well, healthy, and very refreshed! Went to eastpoint after breakfast and shopped around for ROLLERBLADES....had a rather cosy tryout place in SPORTSLINK, and proceeded to cab home. Had some fun blading, before I landed with a bump. ON MY BUTT, whilst taking a step down, thankfully not on my tailbone.
the best part was teaching him how to blade, and hugging him tightly before he could fall. (:
So after the fall, we retreated to the balcony, to practise. He was really enjoying it, I can tell.
he actually requested for LATE NIGHT BLADING!!! YEA!!!

my 'SECOND' life

my 'SECOND' life--second edition

the very insignificant events that made me feel small yet again

PARDON MY ANALOGIES (shall not bitch)

bubbly champagne to still water ---at lunch

nibbling away at my cookie, and getting brownies, to realising that THERE'S none. --ya as you would say so. Apparently there's FAVOURITISM.

from staying positive and upbeat to pressing SNOOZE everytime I hear the clock/phone go 'BEEP'

from taking my own advice and my bros' experience, I find myself wanting ANOTHER ENVIRONMENT, where i can maximise my potential, without you cursing under your breath with everything i do.

This I Might Edit = TIME

I do not know what to say, or blog about rather.
I feel upset. And frustrated. And happy. And thankful.

Upset that sometimes, I cant remember wth I had said or not said and it gets to the point where it's an argument. But heck, it's over, let's be happy, like you said. Thanks, for being magnanimous (i'm not sure if it's spelt that way), like you always are.

Frustrated that I cant help you to do the MIND MAPS. Also, I forgot. And you, are always so carefree, and it breaks my heart whenever I re-read that sms you sent while in the lecture.
Tell me, wont you, that you will do well, whether or not you continue playing WARHAMMER. I dont wish to sound like a nag/your mum, cos it's still up to you. I will support you in whatever you do, so I hope that will be a motivation for you.

Happy because, you , are always there for me, and you volunteered to help me build my garden, even though you will be entirely exhausted because although I can do carpentry, I'm not as skilled as you are.

Thankful for your caring ways.

To another great year ahead. (=

The NEWS

What an eye opener....

Obama berates 'shameful' Wall Street bonuses

President Barack Obama Thursday furiously slammed Wall Street titans who raked in billions in bonuses while taxpayers bailed out their industry as "shameful" and guilty of acute "irresponsibility."

Obama, anger flashing across his usually calm countenance, said bosses of big finance firms must sacrifice along with other Americans, as the country tries to dig itself out of a deep economic hole.

The president's ire was sparked when he read a newspaper article detailing the 18.4 billion dollars in bonuses collected by Wall Street firms last year, even as stock markets plunged and the economy slumped towards a recession.

"That is the height of irresponsibility. It is shameful, and part of what we are going to need is for the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint and show some discipline and show some sense of responsibility," Obama told reporters in the Oval Office.

"The American people understand that we have got a big hole we have got to dig ourselves out of but they don't like the idea that people are digging a bigger hole as they are being asked to fill it up."

Obama, speaking after meeting Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, said he would clearly spell out to Wall Street executives they have to act in a more responsible fashion.

There would be time for them to rake in profits and bonuses later in the economic cycle, he said. "But now is not that time."

"We're going to be having conversations as this process moves forward, directly with these folks on Wall Street," Obama said.

The president, who is piloting an 800 billion dollar plus economic stimulus plan through Congress, pledged to make clear that Wall Street fat cats must "start acting in a more responsible fashion, if we are to together get this economy rolling again."

He also brought up the case of Citigroup, which has taken funds under a separate 700 billion dollar Wall Street bailout, and nixed plans to buy a 42 million dollar corporate jet after the Treasury Department complained.

"Secretary Geithner already had to pull back one institution that had gone forward with a multimillion dollar jet plane purchase at the same time as they're receiving TARP money," Obama said.

White House aides said the massive bonus figures, divulged in a report Wednesday by the New York state comptroller's office, undercut Obama's appeal for all Americans to share in a new spirit of responsibility.

Total bonuses in the securities industry fell from 32.9 billion dollars to 18.4 billion dollars in 2008, the largest percentage drop in more than three decades, Wednesday's report said.

"But the size of the bonus pool is still the sixth largest on record," the comptroller's office said.

Vice President Joseph Biden also took a shot at Wall Street financiers in an interview with CNBC.

"It's been outrageous. I mean, it's just offensive, it just offends the sensibilities, I mean, I'd like to throw these guys in the brig.

"I do know what they're thinking and they're thinking the same old thing that got us here, greed. They're thinking, take care of me."

There was mixed reaction from Wall Street analysts to Obama's remarks.

"It's good politics for him to say that, but we have to realize that a lot of bonuses were paid on a contract basis, so many people worked on percentages," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Avalon Partners.

"I am not defending the action of Wall Street and the bankers but I think that one needs to realize that Wall Street doesn’t work on salaries but on bonuses."

Alan Johnson, managing director of Johnson Associates, a New York-based compensation consulting firm, also understood Obama's anger, but said the situation was complicated.

"I understand the anger that the president has and most taxpayers probably have. I understand that emotional kind of reaction.

"Were they irresponsible? That’s a questionable thing, if you say, 'I’m not paying a bonus to anyone,' you’ll probably have several of these firms collapse, which would have been worse than people being angry."

my 'SECOND' life

my 'SECOND' life --- first edition

positive and upbeat

enjoying the environment

Smiling, looking forward to each day

just swimming, and loving it.

:)

ProPeds

ProPeds and the sudden obsession with pedicures, and keeping my feet baby soft. Hmph i wonder why.

Gotten myself a ProPeds package,

which i must say is a steal...
















Also, got a peppermint salt footbath,

and i must say, it is really refreshing.

The BUDGET talk.

I'm so pissed with myself..
Dont talk to me about the budget,

even if it's the BUDGET 2009.

i'm pissed that I blew my budget for a month............darn it. I need more control....

CONTROL.....


let me try..................to REASON.....................

BREADOU

action city latest intro.

BREADOU wrist pads.

I got myself one today.

It looks and smells bready... hahah, but i must say the smell is really strong. Cant take it.


Gotta take it out of the box

---darn! wanted to keep it as a collector's.

MY BTT DAY 2

Part 2 of the test.

I passed.
and i guess that constant practice with piggie's motivation helped too.

with his constant encouragement, and a big smile. I passed.

We had dinner together.. and i was rewarded with a huge bear hug.

oh wow..

Looking foward to the Chinese New Year....

WATSONS SURPRISE

what you can find at watsons..

Seriously,

is business so bad?????

a while, or maybe like a day, or maybe, i dunno how long, after i knew guardian was having a snoopy craze with collect stamps to redeem snoopy watches, I found these.

Very interesting indeed...
but very practical, really does bring back the good old days.
hahaha.. I sound so old.

A SPLURGE for CNY?

haha..

so there was the 'outing' to JP...the old + the new
suddenly it felt weird. I usually only frequent JP--the old one, as darling was nearby, or we had breakfast there.

Strangely enough, when it was time to go back to office, I SAW MY NEIGHBOUR.
hahah. well, maybe he was just entertaining his friend. :) Okay, the main topic of the day's highlight.

gripz

I only intended to purchase A PAIR OF SHOES.. but somehow I bought TWO PAIRS.. the other pair is kinda IMPULSE...lol...

well, darling actually smiled and I gather the ONE i intended to get is the BEST. oh well, at least he still gave it a pass for office style shoes.

Dead Sea Premier

Gosh, this had better be good. Firstly, Grace and I were 'entertained' by this lady named pei pei, i think. that's the name i saw on the screen for the POS system. maybe she's new, she was rattling on so fast i was BLUR. 100%.

PROs-- she let me try the eye serum on my eyes, and she didnt really know how to press so that a small amt will come out, so it was like a glob.

CONs-- too much serum. i dont think it is good, esp since my face is not clean.

in the end, cos i intended to get the serum, I did, and managed to sign up as a member. AND we both got free tubes of hand cream/lotion. Grace was pretty impressed by the service the more senior staff gave, that she was actually asking qns and listening.

Went to NTUC to prep for the cooking session as well. meet him there... and he remembered to bring the herbs.. HUGS to him...

all in all a great day. (;

N.E.W.

A new year, A new plan, A new route, A new everything..

Some times, it hurts.

I was springcleaning my room, and i found a tweety pendant from The Singapore Mint that my eldest brother had given me for Christmas way back in 1997. It really brought back memories. I was only Primary 5.. still very young and wreaking havoc everywhere..

Haha.. oh well...........

I guess it happens every year, during the SPRING CLEANING, where we're to throw the old.. to make way for the new. There are JUST some things that you cant discard. Not when it has SO MUCH MEANING in it.

Oh yeah, the plants.. Those who bought them, just a precaution..The bottle is made of glass, so be careful if you dropped it.

Enjoy..

Yep, I know i havent been posting pictures. My camera just takes the battery life away too fast...
let me get the batteries.........................................................