Realm Of Obscurities

BLOG MOVED.

2009-04-13T09:50:00.002+08:00

Due to personal reasons, I've shifted my blog.

Friends whom I've personally informed, please relink/re-bookmark.
Else, PM me for the URL.

Laters.
Xoxo.

All days are nights to see till I see thee,

2009-04-12T14:13:00.005+08:00

The long weekend is coming to an end, and I've indeed chillax the entire weekend away. Haha. Caught Handsome Suit at CWP last night. Hilarious movie that kept me laughing throughout the movie. It's like the counter-part version of 200 Pounds Beauty. Good!

More movies please!! Butaro~~

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There are things which I've to start all over again now.. Sigh.
Anyway, weekend's ending, time to look forward to a brand new week. :)

"...And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me."

If you think missing me is hard, then you should try missing you..

2009-04-10T00:03:00.004+08:00

Was contemplating to go to either Zouk or St James with two different groups of friends, but I felt I wasn't in any party mood tonight so I went neither. Stayed home and watched Kyle XY Season 3 instead. Am on my last episode now. Laughs.

I have been feeling really bored lately! Darn. For the entire week, it's work, going home to laze, occasional suppers and that's about it. I was supposed to watch the preview screening for 17 Again on Tuesday night, but we did not make it to the cinema in time so we had dinner and head home. Boooo.

Am self-learning some French language right now. Francais est frais! :) Kengey and I even made plans to take up Thai classes. After her exams that is. HAHA!

I want to watch so many movies! Shinjuku Incident, Handsome Suit, Fast and Furious 4, The Unborn and 17 Again. Any takers??

Geeez, I'm sleepy. Turning in soon. Chillax long weekend ahead!! Doh.

付出了以后永不必问因果

2009-04-06T21:35:00.002+08:00

Sometimes, I just want to hide from the world.
With someone, who gives me a shoulder to lie on, and never turns away.
And forgives me for my transgressions.
And will never leave me, out in the cold.

Ohwells.

Snap back to reality, and I shall hide in my favourite cozy corner instead.
With a book in my hand, Justin Lo's musics in the background..

Hmmmmm.

Savouring everything

2009-04-05T21:11:00.006+08:00

Mahjong, TCSS, drama and sleep. That's basically how my weekend went. Haha.

Lost $6 in mahjong yesterday with Chunyan, his dad and Daneil. Went TCSS with Yeappie, Tiffany and Zeejay to finish our leftover liqour after that. No one drove yesterday, so the guys were saying they want to 'mao liao'. I'm not sure if they were drunk though. I did not drink alot, because for once, I find the liqour taste unbearable.

We began doodling on the coasters, and even played games using them. Shuffled and took turns picking one. Left to right: Cow - no need to drink, Zhang Fei - drink Vodka Sprite, "Hantu" - drink martell + green tea & Angel - drink green tea.

HAHAHA!

Yeappie drew this 'hantu' and I hate looking at it. So evil looking. Hahaha! Zeejay even thinks it's worth 1000đồng. 300baht only more likely. Laughs. :x

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There are many things, which doesn't require any explanations.
多麽蠢的蠢猪爱上那条人鱼

Ayez toujours, toujours..

2009-04-04T13:02:00.000+08:00

In need of something out of the norm.

Things happen. For a reason. I just hope things will turn for the better. Please.

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In times like this, heading out for an impromptu late night movie and supper helps.

Caught Detroit Metal City earlier at Tampines Mall. A Japanese comedy based on the Japanese manga. I'm not a fan of this series, but the movie preview caught my attention. It's a pretty good sides-splitting comedy filled with dirty death metal music and jokes. Worth giving a shot for a hearty laugh. I had a good laugh. Damn hilarious.

Anyway, there's two other pretty old movies which I've watched recently and would like to recommend.

Before Sunset(2004) is the sequel to the film Before Sunrise (1995), both produced and directed by Richard Linklater. Both films has minimal plot, and it's basically about the two characters getting to know each other, walking and talking. Their ideas and perspectives on life and love are very very detailed. It's very romantic. Le tres bien! :)

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Here's a beautiful poem from Before Sunrise.

Delusion Angel
- David Jewell

Daydream, delusion, limousine, eyelash.
Oh baby with your pretty face.
Drop a tear in my wineglass.
Look at those big eyes.
See what you mean to me.
Sweet-cakes and milkshakes.
I'm delusion angel, I'm fantasy parade,
I want you to know what I think.
Don't want you to guess anymore.
You have no idea where I came from.
We have no idea where we're going.
Latched in life, Like branches in a river,
Flowing downstream, Caught in the current,
I'll carry you, You'll carry me.
That's how it could be, Don't you know me?
Don't you know me by now?

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I hate it, when a two-person thing involves a third person's views, especially when it's the matters of the hearts. We don't need that.

You can't possibly ask us to change mobile number or change email account just to avoid you. Show yourself, tell us your identity and share your views using your name and not some anonymous bastard. Grow up dude.

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付出了以后永不必问因果.

xoxo

A Song Per Day

2009-04-01T19:44:00.001+08:00

“A Song Per Day” by Justin Lo

Ooh whoa, ooh hey yeah ooh hey oh ooh

Every time when I’m thinking of you
I just don’t know what to do
Pinch myself when I’m dreaming of you
Making sure that you could love me too
How it slipped away, all my happy days

Though I’m acting cool, when I’m feeling blue
Just to show you that I’m through with you
While I never wanted to

How can a love so beautiful ever slip away
When I get to the place
I swear I’ll write you a song each and every day
Ooh God I’m missing you it’s driving me so insane
Standing all alone in pouring rain
Can’t explain, can’t explain all my pain

The familarity lingers on

2009-03-31T15:23:00.010+08:00

Over the weekend,

I baked a Chocolate brownie cake on Saturday. My first attempt in baking and decorating it, hence it did wasn't risen to acceptable height (ie: lackof self-raising flour) and the decoration wasn't that stunning. Yet, I think it tasted fine. Right? :)

Before decorating it.

After decorating it.

And on Sunday morning, my family and I went to Mandai Columbarium together with my other relatives. It's 清明节, so we were there to pay respects to my maternal grandpa... and grandma. It's the first year for my Popo, so we kinda bought more stuffs to burn for her. My family and I were early, so while waiting, we sat by the Koi fishes pond and I recalled the pain we all felt about 9 months ago when Popo turned into ashes. Sigh, we all missed you so.. :(

Then later in the evening on Sunday, I met Chunyan for a simple birthday dinner at Sakae Teppanyaki @ Changi Airport before he books in for the week at night. Hope you liked what I've prepared and have a great birthday. Happy Birthday once again. :)

And yesterday, guess where did Weewee and I went to after work? Haha. It was pretty impromptu, so I did not bring along my camera. We went "stars gazing"!!! Hahaha. Jackie Chan and Daniel Wu were at Plaza Singapura promoting their new flick - SHINJUKU Incident.

The crowd was pretty international; Chinese, Malay, Indian, Filipino, Caucasians, etc. And they were quite rowdy too, pushing and tugging. Grrr. I didn't manage to see much (due to my height I guess), so I was at the back and snapped this.

Monkeys up the Escalator! Laughs.

Didn't really get so snap any pictures, but Weewee managed to take a few short clips of them AND she even grabbed (or rather STROKED) Jackie Chan's arms. Hahaha, too bad it wasn't Daniel Wu's. :x Check one of the clips below.

Lastly, I'm gonna meet Li'e for dinner at Yishun tonight. Loveloves.

xoxo.

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It's the kinda time I don't feel like doing anything work, so I'm dazing, stoning, daydreaming. Entertained by my own thoughts. I swear I can hear my brain yakking sometimes.

Ohwells.

Birthday Wishes

2009-03-30T00:05:00.003+08:00

Happy 24th Birthday, Chunyan!
Happy 22nd Birthday, Buggy!

Hope both of you have a great birthday in camp, just like previous year. Happy ORD in (about) 2 months' time! :))

It has been a peaceful, yet tiring weekend! Updates soon! Nights world!!

xoxo.

With me, the present is forever, and forever is always shifting, flowing, melting.

2009-03-26T23:32:00.014+08:00

Exhausted!!! Zzz.

Stocktake has been on going for 4days now, and we're still not done with it. I've been doing the scanner input. Yeah, I may not be physically drained as my ass is glued to the chair in front of the computer all time, but my eyes are strained, shoulders are aching (from reaching out to pass/take the scanners), head is splitting and ass is burning. Everyone's really exhausted and this is taking up too much of our time. I seriously hope tomorrow can finish everything LOR... :(

Despite the exhaustion, I've dinner dates with my girlfriends last night and tonight. Met up with Li'e last night and Kengey Mousey tonight for dinner, some light shopping and not forgetting to catch up with our lives. :)

Li'e and I went town shopping, and we had fun chatting, shopping and camwhoring in Zara's bigbig fitting room! Laughs. :D

♥

Been long since we do these mirror shots! Hahaha.

Self shots while waiting (and WATCHING!! winks :x) for Li'e to try on some tops. There's more, but I shall save you all the torment. Was on the phone in the first pict. Laughs.

... I was squatting.

...And then Li'e's legs became my photo frame. Muahaahaa! :x

Yakuza Moon! My best buy of the day! MPH don't carry this title, so I've to go Kino to get it. :( Can't wait to read it.. :)

Last night had been great. :) And as for today, Kengey and I went to Sim Lim Square to get some stuffs, shopped around Bugis before we head back home early. Was too drained, but we had a great time catching up and we even bumped into Samantha on our way to Bugis. Have been bumping into many of my old friends lately. :)

Alright, it's Friday tomorrow. TGIF!! Be gone stock take!!!! Nights world.
Xoxo.

Sometimes, people disappoint you. And sometimes, they surprise you.

2009-03-22T15:33:00.004+08:00

Ooooh, I made my very own skirt today!! xD

I learnt and did everything from scratch - from getting the cloth, to measuring it, to sewing it, etc. It wasn't easy for a newbie like me, and it's pretty eyes straining. I hope to be able to venture further and make more pretty skirts, instead of buying them. :)

Caught Race To Witch Mountain at The Cathay last night. It's pretty much a kid-friendly action flick starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Somehow, this movie reminds me of Spykidz. Laughs. Not a bad film, I'd say. :)

Back to my drama-crazed. Just finished watching Rainie Yang's and Wilbur Pan's Miss No Good (不良笑花) recently, and now I'm watching One Tree Hill Season 2. I remembered I first watched this is because of Chad Michael Murray. The craze for him started after watching his Cindrella movie, and it sorta ceased ever since. Ohwells, it's a good teens drama though. :)

O yea, I dyed my hair dark purple over the weekend. And guess what? I need a hair cut. Haha!

I don't wanna be anything other what I've been trying to be lately..

Deep thinker or day-dreamer?

2009-03-20T12:03:00.003+08:00

Intriguing.
Thought-provoking.

Abstruse yet lucid.
Contradictions.

Simply hard to comprehend.
Ironic.

Yet it sparked me off thinking.
..all over again.

Interesting.

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Stocktake 2009 next week. But thankfully I don't have to breathe in the dusty air in the warehouse with the rest, as I'm assigned to do scanner uploading. Just like the previous year. The only con of this duty is, my eyes will be X_X at the end of the week. Laughs.

Marble Cake

2009-03-18T16:07:00.006+08:00

Recipe
(extracted and altered from Allrecipe.com)

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
(I combined these 2, and used self-raising flour instead)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar (I chose icing sugar)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 9" round pan.

2. Place flour, salt, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs and vanilla extract into mixing bowl. Beat slowly to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup batter; pour remainder into pan.

3. Stir cocoa into the 3/4 cup reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls over top of white batter. Using a knife, swirl the cocoa batter into the white batter to incorporate it in a marble effect.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Ta-dah! My new electric mixer! :)

The white creamy batter before mixing the cocoa powder in.

Marble effect... failed. Haha, too much cocoa.

Ding dingding..

:D

Baked this cake over the weekend. I stirred in too much cocoa powder, hence the entire top portion of the cake became too chocolatey with no marble effects at all. Laughs. The cake taste marvelous though. :)

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Some things, some habits... never change.

The least

2009-03-16T00:56:00.004+08:00

Finally, it's something nice to end my fcuked up weekend with.

Been eons since I last had my hands on the mahjong tiles. Had an impromptu session with Chunyan, Chunyan's dad and Daneil this evening. Each time I hear Chunyan's dad is playing, it'll be 90% losing time for me. Hahaha, true enough. We play 20-40 and I lost a whopping amount of $50! Had Mac supper at Braddell after that. It was nice catching up. :)

Perhaps my weekend wasn't that bad afterall. And I just made a resolution for myself, but I decided to keep it to myself. In case I didn't manage to keep to it. :x

Anyhow, I watched quite a number of movies at home over the weekend. Devil Wears Prada, Slumdog Millionaire, 家有喜事 and Confession of a Shopaholic (last week). All were pretty good, except for 家有喜事, which I supposed was meant for retarded people. I'm done watching 岁月风云 on Friday, and I swear it rocks my socks. :x Hahaha.

It's Monday tomorrow, and I look forward to face everything positively. I've always been an optimistic person, haven't I? :)

Nights world. :)

一切回到原点

2009-03-15T13:31:00.005+08:00

I remembered a similar thing happened to me about 3 years ago. I hadn't coped very well then. I supposed this time round too, but I'm giving myself till end of today to recover.

It feels like a dream. I feel like a fool. It's hard for anybody to really comprehend what I'm feeling, so I see no point in saying much. I wished to get out of here. Yes, I may sound like I'm escaping, but that's my easiest way out.

Both has helped me through a pitfall, and the same people pushed me back in. Every single piercing words. I will always remember. Ohwells, I've no one to blame except myself.

It's okay. What have I not gone through anyway? So I will definitely trudge on and prove you all wrong.

P/S: Thanks larling for staying up with me last night. :)

P-Plate no more! :D

2009-03-14T01:22:00.004+08:00

Everything aside, time to say good bye to...

My driving P-PLATE!

I'm officially a 24pointer now. Wheeee. Laughs. :)
Time flies. A year already...

But then, my driving skills is still not that wonderful, especially my parking. Owells. :x

Dragonball: Evolution

2009-03-11T23:28:00.003+08:00

Caught the free preview of Dragonball: Evolution this evening at Cineleisure with Yeappie, Evelyn & Shaowei. Adapted from the Japanese manga series, produced by a Chinese (Stephen Chow) and acted by (mainly) the American, this film received alot of critics. We were 'looking forward' to see how bad this movie is going to be.

Perhaps this is slightly worth watching as compared to a film I caught recently - Kung Fu Chef. However, it still sucked. Hahaha. It's crappy and westernized to such a degree that it’s not even worth calling it DragonBall (hence the cop-out of adding in evolutions I guess). Okay lah, maybe all the funny chinese names of the characters tickles me somehow. 龟仙子, 大猴子, 龟火风泼, Yum Cha, etc. Hahaha.

If there's a need for a consolation to us, guess it'll be that we watched this sucky film for FREE. Laughs. :)

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Wooo, my mom just bought a new electrical cake mixer/beater (whatever you call it) for me! No more manual whisking from now! So what should I bake next? :)

Alright, back to watch 岁月风云. What's new right? Haha. Damn, I'm hooked! :)

Embarking in a journey finding....

2009-03-10T16:58:00.003+08:00

... something; self.

Happiness is a decision, a choice.

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I am caught between this and that,
being here and nowhere.

Thai Shrimp Cakes

2009-03-08T19:19:00.009+08:00

Remember this from Phuket, Thailand? Having tasted this simple and delicious dish in Phuket, I googled for the recipe and tried making my own Thai Shrimp Cakes today. :)

Recipe
(I googled and copied to paper, hence I did not save the url.)

Ingredients:

500g raw shrimp peeled, deveined.
100g white firm fish, diced
3 tablespoons light soysauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grounded white pepper
bread crumbs for coating
oil for deep frying

Method:

1. Flat the prawns white knife then roughly chop them. Process the fish in the food processor then add prawns, soy sauce, salt, sugar and pepper. Continue processing for a minute until the ingredients are blended together. I don't have a food processor, hence I chopped and blended the ingredients myself.

2. Make small patty shapes out of the mixture.

3. Coat the patties with the bread crumbs.

4. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve hot with Thai Chilli Sauce.

Cute lil patties ready to be friedd.

Lil patties swimming in the pool of oil

Ta-dah! Dip into the Thai Chilli sauce, and yummy, it taste awesome! My family can assure that. :)

This sauce goes well with the shrimp cakes, but I bet if there's self-made sauce, it'll taste better.

Pizza Express

2009-03-08T12:49:00.013+08:00

Recipe (make one 12" pizza dough)
extracted from Happy Home Baking

Ingredients:

2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons fast acting dry yeast
1/2 teaspooon salt
200ml lukewarm water
2 tablespoons pure olive oil

Method:

1. Use a 30cm (12") round pizza tray. Grease the tray. (I lined the pizza tray with parchment paper)

2. Mix flour, salt and yeast in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the water and olive oil. Mix with hand to form a soft dough. If needed, add a little more water.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with cling wrap and leave to rise for 30minutes until double in size.

4. Turn out the risen dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knock it down to release the air. Give it a few gentle kneading. Roll or press out to a round to fit the pizza tray, place dough on tray.

5. Spread pizza sauce (I used Prego's traditional pasta sauce) over the pizza base to within 1cm (0.5 inch) of the edge. Arrange a layer of grated cheese, followed by preferred toppings. Sprinkle the top all over with grated cheese.

6. Leave the pizza in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 220 °C.

7. Bake pizza for 20-25 minutes or until the crust has risen and is golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm.

My preferred toppings: Button mushroom, hotdogs & chicken picnic ham. All sliced.

Ready to meet the heat!

Bake...bake..bake..

Over risen. :( But it looked damn cheesy and yummy... :D

Brought half of the pizza and some Longan Jelly I made out to TCSS to meet the usuals (Zeeejay, Tiffany & Yeappie) for them to try last night. Both Zeejay's and Yeappie's feedbacks were, "Edible". Laughs. However, Yeappie said to sliced the toppings thinner, add more pasta sauce and to make the crust thinner too. Okay, points taken. Will improve on them. :)

Here's some sweet thangs to go along. :)

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Dropped by Li'e's place the other day to return the luggage I borrowed from her mom, and at the same time got the Phuket pictures she took using her camera. Haha. Looking at the pictures makes me wanna relive everything all over again. Then again.....

If there's some things are meant to change, it'll remain so. No point feeling confused about it anymore. Whatever will be, will be. *patpat joanne. :)

Whatever happens, whatever aches, I know I still have 叶宝贝! :)

P/S: Pictures from Li'e's camera are here, here and here.

It's either all, or nothing at all..

2009-03-06T18:28:00.001+08:00

On my twelveth birthday, i asked myself "why ain't I a grown up yet?". Then, on my sixteen birthday, I couldn't wait to enter into the later part of my adolescent years. Then, on my twenty-first birthday, I wished time could freeze. Now, I wish that I could turn back time and start everything from scratch again. I want to make things right, but i don't know how to.

Very very sick and tired of everything.

Seeking sanctuary

2009-03-04T20:26:00.000+08:00

Changes are inevitable. But still, I hate them.

What to do? Tell me, what am I supposed to do, now? QQ

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes (with Vanilla buttercream)

2009-03-04T14:27:00.010+08:00

Recipe (makes 6)
(extracted and altered from 'Cupcakes' recipe book)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 and 1/2 cup self-raising flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (I added more than 1/2 cup as a personal preference)

Methods:

1. Line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups. Put all the cake ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until light and creamy. Divide the mixure into the baking cups evenly.

2. Bake in preheated oven at 200°C for 18-20 minutes until risen and just firm to touch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

My 6-cup muffin pan is too small to fit in the baking cups. Laughs.

The batter before dividing it into the baking cups

Woot, ready to bake! Cuplets!

Hmmmm....

So while the cuplets head to meet the heat, I made the frosting buttercream by combining sugar and softened unsalted butter together. I added in some cherry red colouring (which turns out PEACH in color at the end) and started mixing. I should have used icing sugar (superfine sugar is not fine enough afterall), because I whisked it for suuuuuuuuuuuppppppppperrrrrrrrrr long till my arm's aching, and the sugar still did not dissolve entirely. :(

The happy cupcakes without looking so raw and crude. Waited for it to cool, before layering (intended) buttercream and sprinkle rainbow rice over it.

Apparently, the cupcakes weren't cooled enough, so my buttercream sorta liquidfied itself on the cakes and made them looked damn fugly. I FEEL SO EMO CAN! :(

And so, the ~~FUGLY~~ cupcakes are packed and ready to go!

After thoughts...

I was rather disappointed with the fugly appearance of the cakes and I tasted the cakes; they tasted alright, just a tad too sweet (note to self: reduce the sugar amount next time). BUT, I ain't giving up! Shall experiment more in future and hopefully one day my baking will be perfecto! :)

Happy Birthday Yeappie! :)

2009-03-04T00:00:00.006+08:00

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to Yeappie.
Happy birthday to you!

Happy 23rd birthday to you, Yeappie yai yai!
I hope you've enjoyed yourself mahk mahk the last 2 days. :D

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Caught this today, and I think it's a great movie! It's somewhat like Love Actually (my favourite movie btw!), and I still think Love Actually is better. Ohwells, He's Just Not That Into You is a great one too. Very realistic. Go catch it if you've not! :)

P/S: Justin Lo's new collection album is awesome! It's on repeat mode for me now. :)

Hypocrites!

2009-03-02T15:21:00.002+08:00

Sometimes, I find us human beings really hypocritical.
Not reliable at all. 说的做的都不一样的.

One thing we tend to overlook all the time - that is to make sure what you do and what you say matches. Else, whatever you say me, judge me, I'll just laugh and think you're talking about yourself.

Stayed up the night before thinking about stuffs. Reflecting, and I realised many ugly facts about human beings. Bah.

Steamboat feast tonight. Yay!

Drama mama

2009-03-01T00:45:00.007+08:00

As many already know, one of my major past time is watching shows. Hence, here's a few that I've watched and am watching. Ever since I've watched Heart of Greed I and II, I'm hooked to Hong Kong dramas. I find HK dramas are more realistic than Taiwan's, which is why I'm beginning to lose interest in downloading Taiwan dramas. Hahaha.

Pang Kam-Chau (Bobby Au-Yeung) is left broke when his ex-girlfriend takes everything away from him. He hides in a football stadium to run away from the loan sharks. He then overhears Jason Ching Kwok-Chu (Derek Kok) discussing with a business partner on sponsoring the Keegan Spirit football team. Hearing this perfect opportunity to possibly regain his wealth, Chau befriends the team coach, Fan Dai-Wai (Benz Hui), and is given the title of Operation Director of the football team.

With the win in the second quarter, Chau approaches Jason and his business partner to sponsor the team, by promising to make the "three treasures" of the team, Lam Yik-Dan (Kelvin Leung), Chan Lik-Ban (Oscar Leung), and Fan Pui-Tung (Him Law) into academically fit players and bring the team to the A league. They agree to sponsor and with Jason's hidden relationship with Kelly Yim Ka-Lai (Sheren Tang), nicknamed "A+ tutor" of a HK cram school. Three football players were tutored for the upcoming national examination. Kelly later discovers the players were cheating on the exams, and she refuses to continue tutoring. Kelly was angry, but cannot back out. She later claim that the three players must achieve a grade of 20 points or Chau will have to resign from his post.

Chau and Kelly continued to have their differences, but always put the benefits of the three treasures in mind. One day an intimate photograph of Kelly and Jason was published in a magazine. Jason's father is outraged and demotes Jason, giving the responsibility of the football team to his younger brother, Benny Ching Kwok-Ho (Vincent Wong). Later their relationships are strained in a 3 way relationship. And the finale is settled in a football game.
-Extracted from Wiki.

20 episodes. Basically it's about soccer. Not very fantastic, but pretty entertaining.

Leng Lie comes from a well-off family and is a Cordon Bleu trained chef who is widely acclaimed for his nearly perfect cuisine. He is admired Internationally by women and chefs as a representative of the highest standards. Though in Leng Lie's heart there is a regret from a Valentines Day two years in the past, as singer/songwriter Guan Xiao Shu suddenly hit the big time. Xiao Shu and Leng Lie grew up together as close friends until one day, Valentine's Day, Leng Lie decided to confess his feelings. Unfortunately, an unexpected accident took place that day. Xiao Shu was victim of a car accident which stole her eyesight. Feeling responsible, Leng Lie decided to take care of Xiao Shu's future, but not wanting a love based on remorse, Xiao Shu rejected him.

One day Xiao Shu entered the "Fried Rice with Egg" diner. The simple and plain fried rice she ate there had an odd effect on her. She felt relaxed and carefree. Odder still, the cook who prepared the meal could only cook eggs and rice. Michelin was new and a rather bumbling chef. Though Michelin possesed a latent talent for cooking he only relied on the skills his father had passed on to him. With this, he had earned himself a reputation and an income in the vilage by producing 100 plates of fried rice with egg each day. Though, upon meeting Xiao Shi the many flavors of food and love opened up to him. Likewise, Michelin's frank nature gives Xiao Shu the ability to cultivate an independent lifestyle. All the while, Leng Lie has stayed by Xiao Shu's side secretly aiding her, witnessing the growing feelings between Xiao Shu and Michelin.
-Extracted from Wiki.

It's a very very typical happily ever after drama. Zuo Wen Xuan can sing pretty well, but her acting sucks. I like her songs, but not her performance in this show. Act cute. I don't like. I finished the entire series nonetheless. Laughs.

Years of Upheaval
Lingering Love and Hate
A story about the integrated Chinese family of Glamour and Decadence

Wah Man-Hon (Damian Lau), Wah Man-Hung (Liao Jing Sheng) and Wah Man-Shek (Michael Miu) were all born in mainland China. But as a result of the massive political upheaval and the profound misunderstanding among them, the three brothers have fallen out and now live apart in Hong Kong, Beijing and Canada respectively.

Hon’s business goes down the pan in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. The only saving grace is that members of the Wah's from around the world, including Hon’s son Wah Chun-Bong (Raymond Lam) and Hung’s son Wah Chun-Man (Feng Shao Feng), can finally put their prejudice aside and become reconciled with one another. To realize the century-old dream of the family, they decide to work together to develop the local automobile industry.

After ten years of struggle, the Wah have established its own brand of limousine – a brand the whole Chinese nation is proud of. They make a significant and ongoing contribution to China’s automobile industry for they believe that only cars of our own will take us to a better future.
-Extracted from Wiki

I'm still at Episode 7 of this show. It's actually a 2007 grand production by TVB, and I watched this because of RAYMOND LAM. The show is great so far, and I can't stop watching it. 60 episodes, and I can't wait to finish it. :)

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Anywhooos. I went to catch a movie this afternoon. Supposed to watch He's Just Not That Into You, but tickets were selling fast. We ended up watching a not-worth-all-your-money movie by Vanness Wu, Kung Fu Chef.

One word: Stupid! I feel dumb after watching it. Guess what? Don't go and watch this. Save your pennies. :) I STILL want to watch He's Just Not That Into You! People were saying, "if you enjoy Love Actually, you'll definitely enjoy this as much." Love Actually is my all time favourite movie LOR.

It's a chilly chilly Saturday night...

Okie dokie, back to THE DRIVE OF LIFE. :)

Drained

2009-02-27T20:38:00.001+08:00

Say all you want. Judge all you want.

I'm too exhausted to retaliate or fight back.

I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead

2009-02-26T17:06:00.006+08:00

I wasn't in the best of mood the last 2 days. So exhausted.

Met up with Kengey Mousey for dinner at AMK Hub on Tuesday evening. Went Partyworld @ Woodlands to sing with hip & fabulous colleagues and Zeejay korkor last night. And I took leave to enjoy some ME time today. :)

Partyworld @ Woodlands.

Yeappie and Zeejay korkor singing 你怎么舍得我难过

Yeappie and me singing some Hindi song, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. HAHAHA! Super lame. Uncle Sai must be trying to hold back his laughter while filming us 'cause the video is very shaky. Laughs.

And so the next hip & fabulous outing will be to celebrate Yeappie's birthday next week. *winks Then today, I met Ah Dong for lunch at AMK Jack's Place. Thanks for the belated birthday treat yo and Happy mugging at the library! Haha. :)

Anyway, as I was q-ing to run some errands at the bank, I wondered what will happen if I had stayed on in the banking industry. Would I still be a teller, or would I be something more, like what my mentor is right now (found her via facebook recently)? Would I be more outspoken and confident? Then again, due to the current bad economy, the financial sector is the most unstable sector, as most banks have stopped hiring, most noticeably in operations and finance. Hmmm.

NATAS Fair is at EXPO this weekend. I am so tempted to go somewhere. I'm missing the carefree feeling and fun we all had in Phuket. :(

Sigh. I've lotsa thinking to do lately.

Special friend.

2009-02-25T01:13:00.000+08:00

What's mine will be mine. What's not, will never be.

Thank you, my very special friend. :)

SELLING: Esprit Chronograph Watch For Ladies

2009-02-22T20:07:00.003+08:00

BRAND NEW. Packaging intact. 2 Years Warranty (starts from 14th Feb 2009). Pretty piece.
Bought at SGD$218, letting go at SGD$180 (Negotiable).

If interested, please tag away, email or tell me personally. :)

Snapshots

2009-02-22T13:15:00.012+08:00

The other day while looking for a picture of myself before braces to show my friends, I found lotsa funny ancient photos. Decided to scan them and post here to make my dear cuzzie, Jolene, laugh. Old pictures from ancient times. Haha! :)

Uncle Alex & Aunt Celeslyn wedding. My brother has got macdonald hairstyle lor. Check out my vampire front teeth (before putting on braces). AND WEI!! You looked so gong dai dai LOR! Ivan looked the most normal liao. Haha. :)

Uploaded and tagged this picture on Facebook, and it created a big hoohaa. Haha! I love this picture. :)

On my dad's 40th birthday. 13 years ago. When I was 9 years old. Act cute age. Haha! My brother's spectacles looked so toot can. :x

My popo with all her grandchildren. Back then it's only us and JOLENE, why are you not in the picture!! I was 9 years old, so that makes you 5 years old! I think she must be pigging somewhere. Btw, she used to be a pig, sleep and eat all the time. Oh, it's not 'used to', cause she is still a pig. :) Oops, pardon me for acting cute in the picture again. :x

I didn't know we were so close back then. Haha! Left to right: Ivan, Stanley (he's much slimmer now), act-cute me, Derrick & my brother (LOL!).

My brother's 12th birthday. Power ranger cake somemore. Haha! We so loving ya? Well, pictures are deceiving. He used to be a big bully! Hahaha.

Heh. I've a cool shades. Similar to the one Yeappie has now, but mine's cooler LOR. Haha.

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Taken last friday, with my pretty sunflowers. Yes, I was wearing the "Little Miss Sunshine" tee from Phuket. Haha.

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Went TCSS last night with the usuals (Tiffy, Zeejay & Yeappie). Hahaha, Zeejay is my KOR KOR now! :)

Martell Ambassador. HAHAA.

Tiffy & Zeejay korkor! Hahaha. 不习惯 like that call him. Laughs.

Anyway, we went to play DOTA after TCSS last night. Reached home only at 4am. Totally zonked out. Zzzz.

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Sigh. How? :(

Too many thoughts weigh heavily in the head

2009-02-21T21:41:00.003+08:00

I feel lost.
Right about this time every night, i begin to doubt myself.

Extreme emotions have no place in the newly reconstructed heart of mine.

*Sigh*

Off to TCSS later, again.

P/S: Sold my dear laptop at SLS this afternoon. After using it for 5 years odd, it's only worth 50 bucks. With a battery so dead and a cracked LCD bezel, I think 50 bucks is alot already. Some shops even offered zero cents! I felt so rejected LOR! That laptop holds so much sentimental value to me, but I guess getting rid of it is better than leaving it lying around at home ya? :)

有谁知道我现在矛盾的心跳

2009-02-20T22:01:00.002+08:00

时间一分一秒
星星像白云自在的飘
独自坐在公园一角
任凭风冲进怀抱
十二点的钟声
传遍了城市每条街道
期待拥抱又害怕会被你知道

到底是要远远看你
还是靠近一点更好
我不确定你是不是
我一直要找的主角

我用骗人的祈祷
骗自己我现在很好
和你在一起的每分每秒
就像走过彩虹隧道

时间一分一秒
同一座城市相互寻找
独自坐在公园一角
看着雨后的青草
十二点的钟声
传遍了城市每条街道
有谁知道我现在矛盾的心跳

到底是要远远看你
还是靠近一点更好
我不确定你是不是
我一直要找的主角

我用骗人的祈祷
骗自己我已经看到
看到不安的背后是微笑
是我们的彩虹隧道

欢笑不停围绕
她很美也很煎熬
我却无法选择要或不要

到底是要远远看你
还是靠近一点更好
我不确定你是不是
我梦中见过的主角

我用骗人的祈祷
骗自己你没有看到
阳光地下我的新像羽毛
跟你飞过彩虹隧道
~林凡 - 隧道

Sunflowers which made my day!

2009-02-18T16:40:00.005+08:00

My buddy Eadric got this bouquet of sunflowers delivered to my office today, with a pretty nice message. I expected it, and I really really appreciated it. Thanks Ead Ead!!! :)

Tiffany insisted I took a picture with it, so here is it. I looked tired, thus that smiley. Laughs.

Once again, thanks for the sunflowers, Ead!! I'll stay cheerful. :)

Marley & Me

2009-02-17T23:27:00.004+08:00

Went for the Press Screening for Marley & Me at Vivo City this evening after work. It's a terrific film. You don't have to be a dog lover to be touched to tears, because you only need to be human. When it's funny, it's laugh-out-loud stuff. When it's dramatic, it goes straight to the heart. You won't feel the gear shift. This movie, somehow, warms my heart. *weeps*

I feel inspired to fight away my dogs phobia after watching this film. For those who don't know, I fear dogs and it's because I witnessed my grandpa's pet dog bitting his toe nail off when I was merely a toddler. I know dogs are harmless, and that they are men's bestfriend, but I just have this natural reaction to move away whenever I see one. Sigh. Dogs are really lovely animals, and I'm gonna learn to not fear them. I'll try.

Adorable huh?

:)

I seriously don't mind watching this movie again LOR! And I'm gonna read the book soon LOR. :)

Life is an absurd play of epic proportions, and infinite length

2009-02-16T19:48:00.001+08:00

You wake up one day to find yourself horribly aged. You look around you and you don't quite empathize or recognize the plights of your peers. You wonder how it is, and when exactly it was that you changed. There is nothing much you can do, really.

To stay on the run i keep my disguise.

St Valentine's Day 2009

2009-02-15T13:33:00.019+08:00

It's Zhiyong & Froggie's Engagement day yesterday! A day for the both of them to look towards the future and all it holds. I sincerely wish the both of you, Mr and Mrs Tan, all the happiness in the world. :D

Met Lyehong and Li'e at Westmall in the morning, and Darren sent us to Bukit Batok CSC by 11.45am. Followed the instructions given by Froggie and found our way to the tree houses they reserved for their solemnization. Li'e and I were in charge of welcoming and ushering in their solemnizer, Dr Chung, at 12.30pm.

While waiting at Lift 3, Li'e and I do not waste anytime to camwhore. Haha!

Blow wind blow... :)

Ushered Dr Chung to the Solemnization hut, and the guests were mingling around waiting for the sacred moment. With all the camera flashing, the ceremony begun..

I was busying holding my camera filming them. Haha.

We could tell both Zhiyong and Froggie looked damn anxious, and they were breathing so heavily. Haha. Hand in hand, taking their wedding vows.. SO SWEET LOR! :) The moment Dr Chung says, "I now pronounced you as Man and Wife. You may kiss the bride now..", everyone started spraying the party frizz and pop the poppers. Wooo, congratulations!! :)

Mr & Mrs Tan. :)

Together with Dr Chung

Together with their parents.

Their wedding certificate and flowers.

After the solemnization, we had the buffet lunch. Mingled around, caught up with Weiliang, Jason, Hande and Lyehong. Yes, that's all the w01 people who turned up. Both Weiliang and Jason brought their girlfriends along, and we made friends. Laughs. Really happy to see all of them again. :)

Yummmy.. Let's tuck in.

:)

The 3 musketeers of W01. Time flies, we're all growing up.

亲爱的 Lye Hong

And not forgetting my beloved shit. ♥

From left to right: Lyehong, Jason, Xin Hui, Zhiyong, Froggie, Grace, Weiliang, Han de, ME & Li'e. :D

And at about 1pm, all the ladies were gathered to one corner to catch the bouquet of flowers. It was said that, whoever caught it will be the next to get hitched. Hahaha! Ohwell, the lady in front of me caught it anyway. Everybody so shy to catch lor. Woooo. :) Anyway, after the bouquet throwing, I left together with the rest. Hitched a ride from Wei liang to Lot 1, bought some stuffs before I head home.

Hmmm. Li'e and I were saying we've seen Froggie and Zhiyong throughout their courtship days till today. Right from 2004, they met while working as banquet servers at Pan Pacific, then we worked together at Conrad. I travelled with them to Genting. See them through all their ups and downs. Really happy that they've decided to tie the knots and start a family together. Zhiyong, our dear froggie's happiness is in your hands from now onwards ya. All the best to you both. :)

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Got home at 3ish, rested a little before meeting Yeappie for dinner and movie. Caught Valkyrie at Vivo City, and the movie lasted for 2 hours. It's based on true story, and personally, I found the movie average. Probably not my kind of show I guess. Haha! I want to watch Marley & Me! :)

Anyway, the movie ended late, and there was a traffic jam, hence we did not make it for the complimentary singapore flyers ride. Feel so emo. :/ Ohwell, another time lor! :) Went to pick Zeeejay & Tiffany up at 12mn, and we drove to TCSS. Yes, again. Haha, but we haven't went there for quite some time already. Opened a bottle of Martell (yet to finish), sang a few songs, chit-chat a little till closing. Wanted to play DOTA at the lan shop, but it's full house. Haha. Yeappie then sent us home, where we met online for a round of DOTA at 3.30am in the morning. Hahaha, we're really insane, but I had a great time. :)

STOP torturing my Cute Little Elmo will you!? :(

不知道该怎么想不知道该怎么想怎么想怎么想受不了一直不知道

Friday The 13th

2009-02-13T14:54:00.005+08:00

TGIF!

It's Friday the 13th, but I don't feel gloomy at all. Probably because I'm anticipating tomorrow. It's Valentine's Day! It's Froggie and Zhiyong engagement day! The first one to get hitched in our clique. 我们的陈太长大了，要嫁人了. It's gonna be the happiest and busiest moment of their life this year. After the engagement tomorrow, they'll be getting their new flat's keys, house renovation, followed by the big day preparation, and followed by the big day in September.

Aww, I'm truly happy for you two lovebirds. :)

Last but not least, Happy Valentine's Day to all couples and singletons out there. :)

P/S: Its a very intriguing possibility. :)

Snorkeling in Phuket

2009-02-12T11:17:00.009+08:00

These are pictures developed from my disposable waterproof camera. I was told we did not finish up the entire roll of film (27 shots), and I've instructed the aunty to develop only those clear and good ones. And that's like, only 8 shots? Not posting all though. Yeappie's bad underwater photographer. Tsk.

Zeejay's constipated expression! Hahaha.

Fishy fishy. :)

Fish eats bread. Hmm.

Spot me trying to stay afloat. HAHAHAHA. :x

:)

Ambiguities

2009-02-10T23:58:00.003+08:00

There is just too many things that I do not understand. Too much ambiguities.

If only things can be simpler. If only..
Time tells. Really?

I wish for an outlet for me to express, but I don't know where, don't know how.
Why don't YOU tell me?

But nights like this it seems are slowly fleeting
They disappear as reality is crashing to the floor
-Lifehouse's "Blind"

Things that you can't rush

2009-02-09T18:31:00.018+08:00

Alright, done with all the Phuket updates, so it's time I slap myself back to reality and get on with my mundane life. Doh. Haha! Ever since I'm back from Phuket, I haven't been doing much constructive things, except continue staying up late and getting up early. So I'm basically a walking zombie now. Laughs.

Used my weekend to recharge myself, and slacked the entire Saturday away at home. Except for Sunday. Yesterday was Froggie's second gown fitting at the other bridal company, Signora. It's located at Tras St, Tanjong Pagar. Li'e and I were present to help out with the selection at 3pm.

This time round the fitting area is much bigger than the previous one we went, and the place is really pretty. I like the vintage style decoration of the place. Li'e and I were so fascinated that we began snapping away. Laughs. What attracted Zhiyong and Froggie to choose this bridal package was their Fantasy album. They can used a special kind of software (not photoshop) to make your wedding shots to be fantasy like. We've seen some samples, and they were breathtakingly beautiful. I also wanttttt! Hahaha.

Look at the fantasy photographs. Pretty!

This is one of the largest there.

Let me try. Okay, failed. :x HAHA!

The row of gowns for Froggie to choose and try.

This was where Li'e and I sat while waiting for Froggie to change outfits after outfits. Very comfy!

No, this isn't in her selection. :)

Groom to be, Zhiyong. Haha!

Miss Lee, don't fool around already lah. Coming Saturday you'll no longer be Miss Lee liao hor. Mrs Tan! Or would you prefer MDM LEE! Hahahaha. :x

I looked tanned hor? Hmm.

No photography is allowed on their gowns, but we took these discreetly. Haha.

That's the traditional Kua. Very pretty.

Pretty bride veils.

After selecting her 5 gowns, I went to Vivocity for dinner and watched The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button with Yeappie.

This movie taught me that whether we're living life forward or backward, the outside is just a presenting shell and it’s what we choose to do with life that sifts out the best parts from the worst. This is a compelling and wondrous film. Yes it is a little slow at times, but this is an epic tale of a miraculous romance - and you can't rush such things. It's a long movie, 3 hours long. Except it's a little draggy in between, I personally feel it's an absolute masterpiece and is probably one of the greatest films of all time.

So, waste no time and live life to the fullest! :)

Phuket Island Escapade After Trip

2009-02-08T23:59:00.000+08:00

It's been 5 days since I came back from Phuket. This CNY has been pretty monotonous, and without this trip, I'm sure this CNY will mean nothing to me. Ever since I'm back from the trip, I can't stop thinking about the fun I had over there. I've no mood for anything else, and am still in my hibernating mode. I crave for more holiday like this man! :)

The open sex industry in Thailand is one of the main thing that attracts tourists (especially the Caucasians). Walking along Bangla Road, I feel that Singapore's Clarke Quay is nothing compared to Bangla Road. Really nothing. You see people on the streets with sign boards telling you what kinda strip shows they have in their clubs. You'll see pretty boys dressed in women clothings, and they looked really really pretty! And also women dressed scantily, or even naked, doing bar top dancing, pole dancing. They don't care even if you have a toddler with you. Its practically like a 'no age limit' kinda thing. The ladies on the street see Male like gold bars. If you're roaming on that street alone, and you're a man, then you're in for something. Tsk. Even if you're in a big group, with girls with you, you'll somehow be aimed indirectly too. Hahaha!

Remember the night I went to explore Bangla Road with Yeappie? We went at the time when the clubs were closing. The streets were more happening during that time! Drunkards everywhere. Caucasians with arms around club girls, big man peeing by the wall, people making out, etc. I was so grossed out by the man who pee by the road side at the wall. Thank goodness it was dark, so I could only see the water fountain but not the you-know-what. Eew.

After this trip, I've decided to learn swimming. It sucks to not able to swim, because you'll feel you're missing out alot of fun! How I wish I was able to see the corals with my friends. Ohwells, I shall wait for the photographs Yeappie took using my waterproof camera then. :)

From the trip, I became closer with the people I travel with. I learnt how to accomodate with everybody else. And not forgetting the Thai Phrases I learnt from the trip. Haha! Really enjoy travelling with this bunch of friends, who never fail to look out for one another. It has been a wonderful 3D2N. Looking forward to more trips together in future.

And now, I'm missing Phuket already. :(

Phuket Island Escapade Day 3

2009-02-08T13:26:00.043+08:00

3rd February 2009, Tuesday, DAY THREE
Time flies when you're having fun. At the blink of the eyes, we're at the final day of our short trip. We got up slightly earlier than the day before, and head down to Emerald Coffee Shop for our complimentary breakfast again. Heh, I managed to sneak in without paying for the sixth pax again.

Right after breakfast, we went out to shop for souvenirs as well as to book our airport transfer at the end of the day. Snapped alot random shots of the sights around us, and my heart felt so heavy then. Was really really reluctant to end the trip and head back to reality. :/

Yeappie.

*Muacks* Tiffany with her "Kiss Me" t-shirt

Phuket's tuk-tuk looks different.

Super turbo, with a terter?! Contradicting. Haha.

Thai Boxing Shorts are sold everywhere in Phuket. I got one myself. Damn comfy. :x

We head back to our hotel at about 11.30am (Thai Time), we need to pack our luggages before checking out at 12pm (Thai Time).

At the garden near our rooms

Tiffany & Zeeejay

The naked fountain below our hotel rooms

Took these beside the pool

After packing our luggages, we went to check out and left our luggages in the baggage room, before going ahead with our roaming around. Haha.

Remember this stairs? It's the one leading to our rooms. A timer shot! :)

Goodbye Patong Resort Hotel. I'm all praises for this hotel. :)

Guess what? We've stepped foot in Patong for 3 days, and yet we've not stepped foot onto the main hotspot, Patong Beach! What a joke man. So for today, we're all going to Patong Beach. Not for any sorts of beach activities (due to time constraint), but to snap pictures! Laughs.

Stepping foot onto Patong Beach

The beach is packed with Caucasians sunbathing. Some naked even. :x

Are you able to spot the topless woman?

This picture looks abit weird. Haha.

Evelyn, Li'e and Me

Evelyn & Me

Tiffany tweeze!

Joanne tweeze!

After all the pictures snapping, we went opposite the beach for more shopping. Bought more t-shirts and dress. Haha! And then we went to look for a massage parlour which provides manicure and pedicure services. Evelyn and I did manicure and pedicure, whereas the rest did the traditiaonal Thai massage. I had wanted to try the thai massage, but 1) I can't possibly leave Evelyn alone and 2) I'm afraid my bones will break from all the twisting and turning they described. Hahaha! Ohwells.

I had wanted to do the nail art, but I noticed they did not use any base coat for my nails, so I decided to do the normal ones for 300 Baht will do. Anyway, Evelyn and I were having some Thai lesson with our manicurists. Haha, they taught us quite a few Thai phrases, and they were so amused by our accents. Hahaha. I especially like saying "Want to sleep now" in Thai, which goes Dongga Non DIAO NI. Geez! :x

Evelyn and her manicurist

I think mine looks like lion. :x

Evelyn's feet. I think the nail art is just dot dot dot... Luckily I didn't do that. :x

My dark red nails. Tsk.

By 3.30pm (Thai Time), we were all famished. Some of them had wanted to try the Beef Noodle at a road side stall, but by the time we're done with our massage and manicure, the stall had drove away already. Therefore, we settled our late lunch at Mc Thai instead. Haha!

The McWings rocks! Even my Ulmie loves it mahk mahk. :D

Sawadee Kup~

很像很像. :p

三碗猪脚 :x

After the late lunch, we were off for more shopping and sight-seeing, before we head back to our hotel lobby to collect luggage and board the mini-bus to go to the airport at 5.15pm (Thai Time). On the way to the airport, there was slight jam. I dozed off while listening to Yeappie's MP3 player. The bumpy ride caused my head to hit the window bar quite a number of times. Hahaha. And we reached Phuket International Airport at about 6.15pm (Thai Time). After checking in, we spotted Dunkin Donuts, and I used up all my leftover Baht to buy some donuts back home. Hehehe. :)

It's so sad that Dunkin Donuts is not found in Singapore. :(

We will miss the fun we had in Phuket. Love this picture. :)

We're the Heineken sisters. Hahaha.

Waited till 8.20pm (Thai Time) before we board the plane. I realised it's time I retire from pigging Tiffany, and hand over the honour to Li'e. I bet Tiffany enjoys it mahk mahk lor. Hahahaha, see photo for proof. :x

Told you so. Hahaha. :P

Our dinner on air. SGD$4 cup noodle.

We experienced some turbulence on the flight, but the shakiness was still bearable. We couldn't sleep, hence Evelyn, Yeappie and I were at our seats taking pictures and looking at the pictures we took over the days. And soon, our flight touched down Singapore at about 10.30pm (SGT). Alighted the plane, went to buy some liquor from DFS before checking out to go home.

Evel, where's your tweeze? :(

What's with the tongue, Yeappie?

Ok, this looks normal. :)

Collected the car, and the parking cost us $40, so it's only about $8 each. Yeappie then send Zeeejay, Tiffany and Evelyn back, before we went to have supper at Yishun HK Cafe. The rest were too tired to join us. Anyway, on our way back to Yishun, we almost met with an accident along Upp Thomson Road. Yeappie was going at about 80km/hr, and accelerated a little at the X-junction. Then there's this mad biker from the opposite direction (he's turning right) just chiong ahead, and Yeappie was just inches away from his bike! Fortunately, Yeappie sweft his car to the right just in time and THANKFULLY, there wasn't any cars on our right. Else, I dare not imagine what's gonna happen. We were all in shock after the incident! Terrible drivers these days. Please drive and don't chiong red lights okay. Thank goodness we're all fine, and thank goodness the biker's safe from being banged by us.

Reached home at about 1am after supper. Unpacked, and knocked out soon after, as I still gotta work the following day. Shagged, but everything's very very very memorable. :)

Finally done with my 3D2N updates. Stay tuned for my Phuket Island Escapade After Trip thoughts. :)

Phuket Island Escapade Day 2

2009-02-07T19:53:00.043+08:00

2nd February 2009, Monday, DAY TWO
Got up at 8.30am (Thai Time), showered before waking everyone else up. I was assigned to be their alarm clock. Haha! Our complimentary breakfast (for 5) at Emerald Coffee Shop, which is beside the reception is from 8am - 10am, so we do not want to miss it. Being the fun-sized me, I managed to sneak in the cafe for free breakfast. By right, we've to pay 30Baht for the additional pax, but well, we all walked into without paying for the extra pax. Haha! They insisted that it's me being fun-sized, but I guess they couldn't care less about the number of people entering, so long they produce the complimentary passed upon entry.

That's the main eating area. I've got shaky hands.

The buffet line

Wooo, they've got a pretty decent range of breakfast! Eating them reminds me of the days Li'e and I worked in Pan Pacific Executive floor. Haha! It's such a pity I do not usually have a huge appetite early in the morning, so I did not eat alot from the buffet.

That's my breakfast for the day, and a bowl of congee. Yummy~

The waitress who took this for us is weird. Haha.

Went for some light shopping after breakfast, before heading back to our rooms at 12pm (Thai Time) to get ready for our island hopping pick-up at 12.30pm (Thai Time). While waiting for the rest, Li'e and I camwhored a little. Hahaha.

Cool huh? :D

Cooler hor? :D

View from our balcony.

Act tourist. Haha!

Few minutes before 12.30pm (Thai Time), we received a call from our room extension informing us that the island hopping pick-up is at the lobby waiting for us. Woohoo, they're so punctual and efficient! I'm impressed. :)

All geared up to hit the beach!

Err, what was that? Neh Neh water bottle? Hmm.

In the mini-bus

Yay yay yay, we're going to the beach!

Upon reaching the bay shore, we collected our life jackets before boarding the speed boat, that's gonna take us to Coral Island. The adult life jacket seems too big for me, hence they requested for the kid size (FUN SIZE) one for me. And that was too small for me. Sigh, I still took the adult size one in the end. Hahaha!

Before boarding the boat

On board the speedboat

Tweeze!

Zeejay & Tiffany

She heart me mahk mahk.

A group shot taken by some Japanese tourist. I was so worried the bumpy speed boat ride will make him lose his balance and dropped my camera into the sea. Hahaha!

Video on the ride

What a bumpy ride, but its so exciting! Haha.

We reached Coral Island at about half an hour later. We were welcomed by a really beautiful beach, with really clear blue sea. We were mesmerized, and started snapping away before we've to put our belongings in a locker. Well, we can't possibly all go into the sea with our valuables lying around right. Haha.

The inviting beach

I love love love the sea there.

The banana boat, which we didn't had time to ride on. Anyway, I can't even swim, so if I fell off the boat (confirm everybody will), I'll sure freak out. Might as well wait till I learnt how to swim hor? Haha.

Nice picture of Tiffany. :)

I am so gonna frame this picture up. :D

The lifeguards there began giving us some safety instructions, and tell us about the activities available on Coral Island. Snorkeling, Parasailing, Seawalking, Banana Boat, etc. We decided on Snorkeling first. Put on our vests and face masks, before we went into the sea. All of them know how to swim... well, except me! They were helping me so much, especially Tiffany. She's a good swimmer, hence she went into the sea lifevest-less. I tried to swim, but to no avail. It's either the water goes into my eyes & mouth, or my life vest kept blocking my way (too huge). Sigh. I gave up soon after, and got Tiffany to help me get back to the shore. I sat at one of those beach chairs and relax. Watching the clear green sea and crystal blue skies... Ahhh, heaven! Can we go back there someday? PROVIDED! I master my swimming first.

Anyway, while I'm relaxing, the rest were snorkeling and feeding fishes. I left my disposable waterproof camera with Yeappie. I shall wait till I develop the photos then take a look at them. Haha! Yeappie went to rent the float, and they suggested I sit on it while they pull me to the coral area. Haha, it feels so much better being on the float, but hard on those who had to swim and pull me along. Sorry and thank you guys! :)

By 4pm (Thai Time), we have to get out from the sea, washed up and take the speed boat back to Patong. Most of us did not change into dry clothes, and wore the wet clothes back all the way. Hahaha. On the way back, everybody's too shagged to do or say anything.

This is my souvenir photograph at Coral Island. 100 Baht only. :x

We were back in our hotel rooms by 6pm (Thai Time). Took turns to shower and get changed before we went to Bangla Road to hunt for a good eatery.

Finally, a group picture at Bangla Road. Look at all our shagged out faces, especially Zeejay's! Haha.

We had our dinner here.

Live lobsters. Wooo~ Heh. We did not order this of cause.

Interesting menu. Spot "Bar BQ Fish" (instead of BBQ fish) and "No Have" (instead of Don't have or Not Available). Hahaha, funny english they used lah.

After dinner, we went to look for a massage parlour. Tiffany and Zeeejay want a full body massage, whereas the rest of us opted for a foot massage. Found this right behind the restaurant we had our dinner. It's clean and service was great! Foot massage was fun, jiat ka chi (ticklish) and dee (good)!

Li'e and Evelyn on my left

Seductive Yeappie on my right. Haha.

Video of our ticklish moments. Laughs!

After an hour of good massage, we went to a nearby supermarket to shop for local food products to bring back home.

Big One Supermarket. Well, it's not that BIG afterall. Haha.

This is where we bought all our food products. I did not buy alot, as I'm worried about excess baggage. Only bought some for my family. :)

Head back to hotel after that. Rest a little, and Yeappie ordered some room service. Zeejay and Tiffany decided to stay in and turn in early, whereas the rest of us were really keen on watching the Tiger (Thai Girls) Show. Zeejay had warned us that it's gonna be really disgusting and big turn off for guys. Yeappie was reluctant to go at first, but still chose to keep us company. Haha!

The not-so appetizing room service meal Yeappie ordered. Haha.

Left the room and went to look for one club back at Bangla Road which has good Tiger Show. We went into one for free, but was asked to order at least one drink each. We ordered a Coke each, and that's like the most expensive Coke we ever had. 400 Baht (~SGD$18)! Anyway, the show was really gruesome. Lesbian making out, a woman stuffing and taking things like bird, eels, thread & needles, ping pong balls, etc into and out from her private parts. That's like, EEW?

The women in there were walking around either naked or in their lingerie. They were going around asking the male patrons to give tips. Despite being with 3 girls, Yeappie wasn't let off either. The girl even dropped her bowl (of tips) onto Yeappie's lap deliberately. I looked at her, and she still can giggle away like some hyena. Laughs! Poor Yeappie, always got aimed. :x

We left after watching for awhile more. Too disgusted to stay on further. Well, I don't regret watching it, but I supposed watching it once is enough. It was an eye opener indeed. :) Haha.

Head back to our hotel after that. Washed up, and wanted to turn in for the night. It was 12ish (Thai Time) then. But I felt so refreshed after washing up. Began pillow fighting and tickle fighting with Li'e, then Yeappie (Evelyn knocked out liao). I even fell off the bed once. Haha. Yeappie and I didn't want to sleep so early during last night in Phuket, hence we got up and head out to explore Bangla Road further. Haha! We walked so far, and decided to turn back to look for supper. Had our supper at Pizza Company back in Bangla Road. Apart from the slow service, I think the pizza taste pretty good. :)

Went back at about 1ish (Thai Time), and turned in for the night. It was an eventful Day 2, but we were all NOT looking forward to going back Singapore. :(

Stay tuned for updates and pictures on Day 3. :)

Phuket Island Escapade Day 1

2009-02-05T01:16:00.113+08:00

1st February 2009, Sunday, DAY ONE
Got up at 6am in the morning and started preparing to head down to the airport. Yeappie picked Tiffany and Zeejay up, before picking me up at 7.10am. We're driving to the airport and parking the car at the Budget Terminal carpark. We had reckoned the parking cost, which will be split among us, will be much cheaper than cabbing to and from the airport, hence this decision.

Reached Changi Airport Budget Terminal at 7.45am and we met up with Evelyn & Li'e at the Departure Hall where we had our breakfast at Hanis Cafe before checking in for our flight at about 8.45am.

Evelyn, Tiffany & Zeejay

Li'e

Checking in soon.

The budget terminal really looks very budget. Haha.

We then went into the waiting hall to take some pictures before boarding the plane at 9.25am.

Self-timer group shot.

Looks like we're in Thailand already? No, we're not. Haha!

Boarding soon!

The passage that leads to where we board the plane. Looks alot like a hospital right? Very budget indeed.

TR 152. Our flight to Phuket.

Boarded the plane. Overwhelmed with excitement. It's been years since I last flew, so that explains the excitement. Hahaha. We got to our seats, and started snapping away. Moments after the plane took off, I shut off and fell asleep, to charge myself up a little. :)

Fasten your seatbelts. :)

Weee.

Short clip of the plane taking off.

High high into the skies~

This lil boy who's sitting in front of me is so adorable! But he's not when he started aiming his toys at me. :(

About an hour and half later, the pilot made an announcement to us saying our flight is touching down Phuket International Airport soon. Our flight landed at 10.15am (Thai time; 1 hour slower than SGT).

Look, we're landing on some 鸟不生蛋的地方.

A short clip of the flight landing on a 鸟不生蛋的地方. Laughs.

Collected our luggages and got down the plane excitedly, and we were welcomed by lotsa smiley Thai airport crews. Thailand is really proven to be a land of smiles. :)

Welcome to Phuket!

Lai lai lai, pose!

A snapshot while q-ing to get our passports chopped.

We had our hotel transfer mini-bus booked in advance, hence we were on the look out for the signboard with Tiffany's name on it. The mini-bus cost us 1200Baht, and the journey takes about 45 minutes. Ohwell, at least we won't be split into 2 groups and that it's super efficient and reliable. :)

Outside the airport, where we were waiting for the mini-bus.

In the mini-bus. Big head Tiffany! Haha.

Evelyn & Me

Yeappie & Me

On our way to the hotel

My autoroam line was detected. DTAC. Haha! The time on the screen is SGT, so it was actually 10.36am at Phuket.

We reached our hotel, Patong Resort Hotel, at about 11am (Thai Time). Checked in and got our room keys before going up to our rooms at another wing level 2 - 457 & 458. Yeappie, Evelyn, Li'e & I had room 457 with 2 super single beds, whereas Zeeejay and T iffany had Room 458 to themselves. For our room, we had an additional bed added in our room as we had 4 people in one room. Evelyn to one bed, Yeappie to one bed, Li'e and I to one bed. Hiak hiak. Haha!

Patong Resort Hotel Lobby

Us at the hotel lobby

The stairs to our rooms

Our room

The beds

The Balcony

The bathroom

I personally feel the room's really spacious, the air-condition is good, well facilitated & the bathroom is pretty! Pebbles by the bathtub is so cool lor. The hotel's highly recommended if any of you is planning a trip to Phuket. It's so centralised. The beach, the shopping and the nightlife area (Bangla Road) are all in walking distance.

Anyway, we did not plan any itinerary, thus everything was pretty impromptu, plan-on-the-spot kind. After checking into our rooms, we unpacked a little, washed up and head out to hunt for a good lunch spot. Roamed around on our own, with no maps no nothing, just relying on our gut feelings, we found this pretty good cafe (which I forgot the name of it). Nice chillax ambience, good and fast service, and friendly Thai waitress. All that marked a pretty good first impression for me of Thailand. :)

Everyone's hill-cow mahk mahk (hungry many many) already wor!!

All of us (okay, or rather only Yeappie) had said to have Tom Yum Soup 3 meals a day during our entire trip, hence Tom Yum Soup is our main course for every meals in Phuket. Haha.

Wooo. Not too spicy, but still, this soup's just average.

Fried Shrimp Cake (no picture) is another dish we never fail to order in every meals. It's delicious and easy to make. I'm planning to learn how to do it so that I can eat it even in Singapore. Haha! :)

Thai Iced Tea - introduced by Yeappie. It taste good! Mmmm. I wish I can have one now. Haha!

We were all very fascinated by the Orchid. Swee Mahk Mahk (beautiful many many) leh. Haha.

Shopping was our next agenda! Shopping in Phuket is a really tiring activity to do. The scorching sun and the humid area. But, we did enjoyed ourselves alot! Shopping, snapping pictures, posing, bargaining. Wheeee. The prices given for most items are hiked up, as the area was to attract Caucasians, so we had to bargain alot. I think after some practices, we're pretty good at it already. Hahahaha.

One of the many shopping streets

This is when the shades came into handy

Where's Li'e? (I'm waiting for her to pass me the pictures from her camera lor.)

I think this picture looks quite funky. Haha.

Wooo~ :)

Yeappie the mad cowboy. Heeeharrr~

This picture looks dumb. Yeappie was looking at my camera strapped to my neck, and I'm doing 'tweeze' at Li'e's camera. Haha.

Yeappie, Zeeejay & Tiffany

After about an hour plus of shopping under the sun, we were exhausted and thirsty. As we walked on, we spotted a shopping mall!! Air con & drinks!! Entered Jungceyion Mall and took a rest at Swensen's. Swensen's at Phuket is freaking cheap! :)

Jungceyion Mall

Zeejay, Tiffany & Me!

Time to chillax at Swensen..

Wooo, delicious!

A pretty ice water glass, which Li'e and I both kope one each. Hahahaha! :p

My vanilla ice cream with chocolate hot fudge, topped with a red cherry! Yummy.

Tiffany says, Yeappie got the 'seduce me' look here. Laughs!

After cooling ourselves in the mall, we went on with out streets shopping, booked our island hopping trip for day 2 before heading back to our hotel rooms.

Tiffany looks so cute over here. Haha!

Singapore New Aged Guy (SNAG). Yeappie with my pink shopping bag! Haha.

Walking back to our hotel rooms. And oops, I tripped over the road hump just before the video ends. Haha.

Here's my shopping loots for Day 1. Some tops for my dad, brother and myself. I love the thai boxing shorts I bought for myself! Hahaha. Damn cool.

We refreshed ourselves a little, before heading out to hunt for a good and clean massage parlour for a full body massage. We went into the one right outside our hotel, thinking it should be cheap and clean. Well, apparently it's not, because of a traumatizing incident that happened to Yeappie. Hahahaha. Shan't reveal the details here. :x As for me, I don't really like the massage given too. The masseur seems so boney and she never apply much force. No kick at all. No pictures were taken as we've left our stuffs in the hotel rooms. Haha.

When we were done with the 1 hour full body massage, it's already 6ish (thai time) in the evening, so we went to hunt for a place to eat dinner. Settled our dinner at some roadside hawker, You & Me Restaurant. The place sucks, with really slow service. Surprisingly, they served pretty yummy Tom Yum Soup and Shrimp cakes. Yummy~ Haha!

Head back to our rooms to shower after dinner. Got ready for our night time activity - clubbing!

Tiffany and I were trying to act kinky. Tsk.

Wooo~ Foursome.

According to the research we've done before the trip, the most happening nightlife area in Patong is Bangla Road. Therefore, we found the way there, which is just behind our hotel!

The bustling streets of Bangla Road

We went to check out some clubs, comparing the cover charges and choice of music. Zeeejay went into Seduction Discotheque and was really impressed with it, but we can only enter at 10.30pm (Thai Time). We've about an hour to kill, so we went pubs hopping to check out the pole dancers while waiting.

Evelyn & Tiffany outside Seduction Discotheque

The stairs leading to the Seduction Discotheque. We were wondering, aren't they afraid those people who mao liao (drunk) will lose their balance, roll down the stairs and got injured? Hmm.

Sexy pole dancers everywhere, free for all to see.

Cameras were not allowed in the Ah Go Go Bar we were at, but I urged the waitress to take a picture for us. Camera at us, not the dancers. :x

Here's a group shot. :)

The ladies. Okay maybe not. Spot Yeappie in the mirror reflection. :x

Zeejay & Tiffany

Ordered a glass of Strawberry Margarita for myself

I don't know how Evelyn did this. She zoomed in, used a non-flash mode and snapped this! Woots~ :P

After we're done with our warm up drinks, we head on back to Seduction Discotheque. Free entry, as we were given some coupons in the streets. Ordered a bottle of Chivas for 2500Baht (~SGD$110), and we've only 10 free mixers (no free flow, no green tea). Party mode was on for everybody. I'd say tonight's the best time out of the entire trip. Everyone went crazy. I am SO PROUD to say that I wasn't the one mao liao (drunk) that night. Zeejay and all were looking forward for a 'Joanne Part 3', but too bad for you guys, because there wasn't any 'Joanne Part 3' but a 'Evelyn Part 1'!! Oops.

Our Chivas & Mixers

The bar counter

The dance floor

Our area

We were at our table drinking, snapping away, cheering to ourselves, yelling, etc. Cheers to Phuket!! Woohooo. We've wanted to hit the dance floor, but it's still early and it's empty still. In the end, we hecked it and hit it even when it's empty. Nobody else knows us anyway. Hahaha!

A friendly waitress helped us snap this group shot

I seriously think she's in love with me. Shooo Zeeejay. :x

My favouritest larling. ♥

We're leafy pigs. ^^

I just love taking picture with our liquor. Haha.

Evelyn loves it too, but wrong side la girl! Hahaha.

Zeeejay & the cool waitress with all the shooter glasses strapped around her body

Tiffany & Evelyn

Evelyn, Li'e & Me!

Tiffany & Zeejay

Zeeejay, Tiffany, Yeappie & Me!

Funky pic of Yeappie & the girls

This is Kenne Bin Laden :x

They're fighting to give me a hug. Feel so loved. AWW! Laughs.

On the dance floor already

Zeeejay's doing our infamous Panda Dance in THAILAND! Wooohooo~

Tiffany's going down low low low low.

Wooo. Go Yeappie, up up the platform. Well, we did went up to join him afterall. Haha!

By 12+ (Thai Time), Evelyn walked towards me and said, "Joanne, 陪我去厕所，我很high liao". I stunned, because that sounded very wrong lor!! Took her to the toilet, and waited while she's doing her business in the cubicle before bringing her back to our seat to rest.

We got her black garbage bag to vomit into. :x

Not to worry, Evelyn's very well taken care of. To think everyone thinks I'm the one who's gonna be mao liao (drunk), but haha, I wasn't! Though I still feel very well taken care of. :D And so, we continued to party till the club closes at 2am (Thai Time) before we head back to the hotel.

Evelyn can't even walk straight lor.

Haha, watching Evelyn getting drunk made me wonder how I looked when I was drunk in the past. Must be damn entertaining. Ohwells, I'm refraining from drinking and getting wasted from now onwards. Haha!

Took turns to wash up when we're back in our rooms. All of us KO-ed immediately soon after, and wasn't even aware that Zeejay actually went out to buy snacks for all of us. He must have felt damn emo to see us all knocked out so fast. Hahaha.

What a happening Day 1 in Phuket. And I actually took 3 days to blog these. Stay tuned for more updates and pictures from Day 2 and 3. :)

Home Sweet Home

2009-02-04T10:45:00.005+08:00

Yuhuuuu. I'm back!! But I'm missing the fun we had in Phuket already. :(
It was a really really really wonderful trip. And guess what? We're planning our next trip soon. July and/or December. Save up save up. :)

Stay tuned for the updates and pictures.

:D

Jetting off to Phuket TOMORROW!

2009-01-31T10:54:00.003+08:00

The long awaited and much anticipated trip to Phuket is finally here. It's in less than 24 hours, and it feels so unreal. Haha. Ohwells. Tomorrow, at this time, we'll be in Phuket Intl Airport waiting for our hotel transfer mini-bus already. I'm oh-so excited (yes, finally) about the trip! :D

Yesterday the entire Phuket gang (excluding Zeejay) met up and we went to Golden Mile Complex to change our currency. SGD$1 = THB22.98. Pretty low, I'd say. Btw, I don't know why I was really happy to see my dearest smelly shit larling Li'e yesterday. For no apparent reasons. Or probably you made me feel so much better after talking to you. Hahaha! Larling, aren't you happy to read this? We'll be seeing each other for the next 3D2N. Don't get sick of me wokie? :)

Li'e left after changing her currency, whereas the rest of us went to meet Shaowei at Novena for steamboat dinner. Ohman, twice in a week for me. I really pity that hateful Ulmie that lives in my mouth for more than a week already. Be gone, Ulmie!! (p.s: i'm glad it's recovering already. all thanks to bonjela! :D) Shopped around Novena Square after dinner for a short while, before we head back home.

And today, I'm staying home to pack for my luggage and also to clean my room a little, as Tiffany and Yeappie are coming over to 拜年 later. Woohoo. Then we'll all rest early tonight, for we gonna have an exciting 3D2N tomorrow onwards!! I'll be back on Tuesday night, so don't miss me too much alright? :)

Phuket Phuket, here we come! :)

I wish I may..

2009-01-30T00:22:00.005+08:00

今天我的心情很差。我说不出伤心难过的理由。:(

Been indulging in Olivia Ong's and Justin Lo's musics, and their songs made me feel both at ease and emotional. Probably the ambience at Timbre got me into feeling all these. Oh, I was there with Yeappie, Evelyn, Evelyn's boyf, Shao Wei, & his friends. Though everyone's quiet and all, but I was sitting there enjoying the scenery - watching the liveband getting ready for their performance, enjoying the breeze and soothing music. Would love to go there again with my friends some other day.

I'm so bothered by certain things. I'm confused by all the ambiguities. Argh. It's just ONE more day to Phuket. So near, yet so far. Yes, I'm excited, but not as excited as I first felt. I don't know why. Is this a bad sign? I wish I could express more. I wish I could understand more.

Shall hug my new reddie pillow. Nights world. :[

I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

2009-01-28T22:07:00.010+08:00

Took leave today and went Ikea shopping in the afternoon, and I finally got to eat the swedish meatballs!! After craving for it for so long. Haha, but it's so painful eating with a bigbig ulcer, which I name it Ulmie. :( Ohwells.

Met Li'e and Yun at AMK before going over to Uncle Kok Hwa's place. Wow. 不知不觉我们去他家拜年已近有3年了. :) Haha! Uncle Kok hwa has slimmed down so much, and Brother Jimmy got himself a Thai girlfriend!!! Hahahaha. We sat around, chit-chat, eat goodies (except me; because of Ulmie lah :[), snap pictures, etc. The uncles were urging me to drink and gamble, but I said NO! Woooo, not in the mood, you see. :)

Uncle Kok Hwa, who shares the same birthday as me.

My beloved. ♥

I got wear skirt hor. Haha!

We share the same birthday lor! Haha.

Lastly, US! =)

Left at 8ish, as all of us gotta work the next day. SIAN! :(

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BTW. Guess what we saw on the ground in River Ang Pau last night? Yup, went there with Yeappie and Tiffany after catching "Love Matters" yesterday. Hahahaha.

A Made-in-China CONDOM!! Hahaha, so random lor! :x

Anyway, River Ang Pau this year is boring. So, don't go. Haha! And 'Love Matters' was average, so can save your money and don't watch it. Haha. :x

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Have you ever wonder what do you deem as an ideal lover? After talking to Tiffany and Evelyn this morning, I did wondered myself a little. I realised I don't ask for someone who is perfect, because I know there really isn't any perfect guy out there. Ohwell... :/

P/S: Phuket on SUNDAY! Dear travel pals, have you pack your luggages yet? Laughs. :)

Denial

2009-01-27T23:22:00.003+08:00

There are two things which I can't deny. And because of these denial, I feel emo. :(

Sigh, tomorrow gotta get back to work. Or should I apply leave? Hmm.

Happy Moo Moo Year!

2009-01-26T21:31:00.013+08:00

Happy Moo Moo year to everyone!! Mooooo~ :D

I've been busy going out, having fun, and spending quality time with my loved ones. And I'm finally able to sit down and update my blog with pictures! Haha. :)

24 Jan, Saturday

Stayed at home to do some last minute spring cleaning, before I was out for Steamboat dinner and some Phuket shopping with Yeappie. Tiffany joined us at a later bit, and we made an impromptu decision to cycle! It's super impromptu that I wasn't even clad in my most comfortable wear. All thanks to Tiffany who brought me a t-shirt to change into. *Muacks* Hahaha. We were supposed to cycle at ECP, but because of a rather unreliable GPS, we ended up at Pasir Ris Park instead. Hahaha.

We started cycling from 11pm to 2ish. We had supper at Downtown East, played at the playground, etc etc. We were 'pigging' each other so much that I laughed till my stomach hurts. Hahaha.

Our hair's all messy, and face's all oily. Laughs!

Taken on the swing.

p.s: I'm waiting to get the pictures from Spider Yeap's phone. We've pictures taken 'high high in the ~~skies~~spiderweb in it. Hahaha.

Despite all the aches we got from the exercise, I really enjoyed myself alot. :)

25 Jan, Sunday (除夕)

Slept at 4am, got up at 11am. Met Chunyan for lunch at CWP, and did some catching up. Caught Inkheart, before I head home for my reunion dinner with my family. Huat ar! :)

Booked the VIP room at Partyworld Woodlands for my family from 8pm - 12mn. We had about 16 of us in total. The last time we did this was 2 years ago. Hahaha. With a kick ass fun family like mine, we're bound to have lotsa fun. Ivan and I began choosing all the upbeat songs. All at one go. We sang, we danced, we shake. Woohooo. I love my family! ♥ I've tonnes of videos in my camera, and it's really tedious to upload them. (I'll think about uploading the videos.)

We had fun. But I know, I just know, deep in our hearts, there's a different feeling. 大家都是口笑心悲哀. Ohwells, I'm sure popo will smile when she sees us remain bonded so well. :)

After singing, my parents, brother and I head down to Loyang to pray pray before I was out for hungrygowhere session. Got home at 4am, KO-ed at 5am. Haha.

Happy 牛 year! :)

26 Jan, Sunday (初一）

This year's 初一 feels so different. Instead of getting up super early, my family got up only at 10ish, and took our time to prepare to go visiting, as we've only 1 stop this year. Went to my paternal grandpa's place (which is like few blocks away only), before going to the temple at Waterloo St.

And I think everyone from my maternal side relatives are too used to the CNY norm - gather in one place in Day 1. Because Jolene texted me in the afternoon asking me what's today's programmes? We decided to gather in Uncle Alex's place for mahjong. Played with Jolene, Aunt Gina & Aunt Celeslyn. I think it's time I retire from Mahjong. I cannot stand sitting throughout the whole 1 round, and that I felt like dozing off all the time. I don't have the mahjong kicks anymore! Is that a good or bad thing? So yeah, I was the sole loser, and I lost $27 altogether. Haha.

Had my dinner over there, and played with my lil cousins before heading back home at 8ish. I'm super tired lor. But I'm looking forward to tomorrow, because I'll get to 'pig' Tiffany again! 2 days without pigging makes me feel empty. Haha. :)

Some pictures taken today.

Crystal, Ivan & Gladys

All the 外 & 内女孙 in the family (Glenda's not in the picture though; she was eating).

Wei Wei & me

The 2 darlings. :)

我可爱的水晶包肥了哦! Hahaha.

This CNY is so different, so quiet, so ...... weird. Sigh. CNY is supposed to be my favourite holiday, but guess it's not anymore. It feels like a normal public holiday to me. Thank goodness for the Phuket trip. That's what I'm looking forward to, and that's made me feel so much better. Woohooo, 4 days more! We'll be jetting off on Sunday morning. :)

Alright, have a happy holiday yo! :)

Anticipating the Moo Moo Year..

2009-01-24T12:32:00.007+08:00

With the 'big tree' gone and all the 'monkeys' scattered all over, this festive occasion is gonna be so quiet. But well, we gonna make the best out of everything ya? :)

Wooooo. Went Suntec in the middle of the night on Thursday to set up for our atrium sale. Although it's tiring, but we had fun there. Err, okay maybe not. Haha! But it was kinda different to work at night with a bunch of crazy friends. Haha. Got home only at 4am, and we were given half day replacement off on Friday. :)

Been busy spring cleaning, preparing for CNY and Phuket. Woohoo, we're now only 7days away to Phuket!! I'm really really excited about the trip. I'm sure we gonna have a blast away from this boring island. :)

Off to clean my room, and before that...

Woohoooo!! Look at my BT speed. So shiok can. :x
Credits to Yeappie and Mike of cause! Wooohoo!

Have a great Moomoo year ahead!! :D

xoxo

Wait, just wait until.

2009-01-21T00:05:00.002+08:00

Baked some Chocolate Chip cookies after dinner just now. They looked and tasted great!! Heehee, feel so proud of myself. It's been long since I last baked, and the baking glove Evelyn bought for me last Christmas was really useful. Haha! :)

Been eating and eating and eating. At the rate I'm going, I think I can gain back the weight I've lost, and say byebye to underweight. Woohoo! :D

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Muahaahaa! Guess what's that? Tiffany designed it, and I mounted it. It's for Yeappie to put in his car. So honk him if any of you sees his car on the road alright? Laughs.

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Feeling so random & so confused. Sigh.
Anyhows, it's 10 days more to Phuket!! Hooray! :)

P/S: I hate the ATM machine that ate away my ATM card. Damn!
PP/S: 3 months already, and I'm doing better than I thought. Tho' it hurts at times, but I'm good. Jiayou. :)

Feels so loved

2009-01-19T11:16:00.002+08:00

Edited by Tiffany.

I feel so loved by all lor. ♥ ♥

P/S: It's not going away. Do you catch a breath when I look at you? *sings*

Birthday With Loves

2009-01-18T16:56:00.022+08:00

我的庆生说简单不简单, 说隆重不隆重.
All in all, I had a wonderful birthday. Too good to be true. :)

When the clock struck 12mn on Thursday night, I was in 2am Dessert Bar at Holland V indulging in some heavenly dessert. Yummmy!

Smores.

Due to sleep deprivation, I had to rely on a bottle of chicken essence I had on Friday morning to give me energy for the rest of the day. I went to work as usual, and did some manual labour (price tagging) instead of sitting in front of the computer the whole day. I was in a pretty light mood the entire day.

Tiffany actually hid my present in Yeappie's car front passenger seat, thinking I'll usually sit there and find my present on my own. But then I took over the wheels that day, so Tiffany had to force me to give her a kiss before she will tell me what's up. Hahaha! She represented the rest and gave me a nicely wrapped present lor!!! 我感觉很摸 lor! Muacks. :)

A pretty small bag. Perfect for clubbing/pubbing. :)

For the whole afternoon, I was looking forward to 6pm so we can wrap everything up and enjoy the night away. Tiffany, Evelyn and I took Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai's car to meet Yeappie and Andrew at Liang Court.

The one person I love to 'pig' everyday. Muacks. :x

While waiting for Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai.

We had Thai food for dinner at Suan Thai in Liang Court. Woohoo! Thanks everyone for the treat. :)

Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai & Yeappie

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Aww, poor yeappie. Haha!

Made a booking at Partyworld from 8pm to 12mn. All of us had so much fun in the room. Even people like Uncle Sai and Andrew, whom I never expected will sing, sang a few songs as well. We were singing, screaming, dancing, drinking altogether. Uncle Sai was being super entertaining, walking around doing funny poses. Hahahaha! Even Andrew sang a couple of songs as well! And Zeeejay came to join us too! And I had a fabulous time with all of them. :D :D

We're so pink. Coincidentally.

Yeappie looks like Tiffany's honeydust lor. Hahaha!

Yeappie said he needs to go to the toilet. He looked so serious. I had thought he must be having stomachache due to the Tom Yam soup or something. Moreover, he was away for quite awhile. Who knows, just when I was at the door adjusting the lighting, he came back with a Swensen's Ice Cream cake!! With my name on it somemore!! I didn't expect that lor! I don't even know when and how they got the cake. According to Yeappie, he called to order it in the morning.

Everybody sang me birthday song (with the born in the zoo version too -_-) 我感觉很摸 again lor! T.T

=)

The ice cream cake very hard to cut lor. Haha.

Ooooo~ Got my name wor! :)

Heehee

After that, it's more craziness singing and Zeejay came and join us too! He ordered 2 buckets of beer for all of us, and I had 2 and half bottle of it. Haha. We were screaming and singing so hard, that my throat became pretty sore soon after. Laughs. More pictures and videos below, and in facebook! :)

Zeejay and Tiffi in da house yo!

The 'Manezer' Stare. Hahaha!

Manezer & Yeappie

Us again. Haha.

Told you Uncle Sai got all kinds of funny poses already. Real hip and fabulous. LOL.

Who is this psycho here?!?! Haha. :x

I ♥ you very much too. :D

Uncle Sai's opening! Hahaha. I think our laughter damn scary.

"我还能爱谁" by Yeappie & Uncle Sai!

"为什么你背着我爱别人" by Yeappie & Zeejay!

Some CNY songs I chose for everyone to sing. Hahahahaha!

"小微" by Uncle Sai & Andrew!

Here's 2 self-timer group shot before we left. No 22 fingers, so let's do a double tweeze! vO.OV

I had a lovely time. 我感觉非常摸 lor! Thank you guys for the gifts, surprises, company and etc. You guys rocks! Woohooo! :D

I think this was a really thoughtful gift. Perfect to fill that empty space on my shelf. Thanks yeappie!! :)

A 'beary' touching card from them. Thank you!! :D

And after partyworld, my energy's almost drained out, but Zeejay suggested heading down to TCSS to finish up our bottle so I just agreed. The rest head back home, whereas Zeeejay, Tiffany, Yeappie and I went on to TCSS and hanged out till 2ish before Yeappie sent us home. I totally KO before I even got home. Super tired, and happy. :)

And yesterday, I met Li'e and Zhebin for dinner. Haha! Met Li'e slightly earlier, as we wanna do some self catching up too. Well, we always have endless things to catch up on. Hahaha!! Girl ar, I really love the thoughtful gifts of yours. And I hope you really feel better after sharing me what's bothering you. Put that behind and anticipate our Phuket trip together alright? :D

She bought me a set of bikini (just in time for the Phuket trip) and a bottle of chicken essence! That's really thoughtful of you lor, larling!! :D *hugs*

A handmade card by Li'e. So lovely. :)

Oh yeah. Before I was out in the afternoon, Han De dropped by my place just to pass me a present he prepared. There's my name engraved on a rice in it. Haha, so nice of him. :)

Anywhooos. Dinner at NYDC with Zhebin was a simple one. We caught up quite a bit before Li'e and I left to her place. Dropped by her place just to borrow a luggage for my upcoming trip. Hahaha! Wooohoooo. I'm hoping to buy one for myself in Phuket though. :) Went home after that, before I was out for Geylang Dim Sum supper. Wooohooo, I think I'm addicted to eating lately. Hahaha.

Lastly, today! Met up with Kengey and Tiffy at Vivo City. Did some catching up and shopping for my present. Hahaha. Kengey upgrade already lor. It's "choose-your-own-present" this year. I feel so shy having to shop for my own present. Hahaha! In the end, I settled for a pair of new heels at Heatwave. Wheeee! Thank you fun sized kengey mousey! :D

:)

And also, Tiffy also got me a really nice top for my birthday. Haha! Thanks girl, and I think we ought to meet up more okay? Take care. Hugs. :)

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All these pretty much sums up my birthday weekend. It has been a great one this year. Really thanks for all the wishes via sms - Chunyan, Calyn, Tiffy, Evelyn, Kengey, Li'e, Leehong, William, Zhebin, Jolene, Ai Ling, Wei Li, Jenny, Uncle Sai, Hande, Angelia, Amirah, Melvin, Ah Dong, Ivan, Weiliang, Zeee & Buggy, friendster - Weiliang, facebook - Leehong, Howard, Xiuping, Reina, Cynthia, Fuyu, Wenquan, Dan, Qifang, Rachel, Guanglin, Yee Shin, Carmen, Debbie, Jae, Tiffany, my bro, Halfy, Ziwei, Angelia, Azmie, Andrea, Grace, Yunting, Alison & Eric, MSN - Kangwei & Zhengwen & tagboard - Kimmy. I appreciate each and everyone's efforts and well wishes. :D :D

Happy 22nd birthday to myself, Uncle Kokhwa, Cousin Ailing & Xiuping's mom! ♥

Happy Birthday to Me!!

2009-01-16T01:15:00.002+08:00

Happy 22nd Birthday to me!!! :D

I had a great birthday eve today! Shopping, supper and dessert at Holland V. Woohoo, so happy and fulfilling lor! Update again another day.

Time to dry my hair and sleep early, so that I can enjoy myself tomorrow. Loveloves! :)

When I Fall in Love

2009-01-14T18:39:00.005+08:00

I hate feeling tired. Because feeling tired makes me think more.

Thank goodness for the much anticipated Phuket trip in 17 days' time, else I think I'll feel worst than now. Frankly speaking, I'm dreading CNY. So much so that I've not even shopped for my CNY clothes. Okay, maybe except for a dress and a top. That's all. Haven't gotten my new shoes or pants or anything else. Don't intend to also.

Know why? Because this CNY is so going to be very quiet. Sigh. Popo, I miss you. :(

Right right right, stop it joanne. Go take a shower and have a good birthday dinner with your family. With my favourite 寿面, my plunged low mood will shoot up soon. Alright... :)

It's gonna be a great one

2009-01-14T09:20:00.012+08:00

I had my first 22nd birthday celebration with a few girlfriends last night. Dinner at Hip Diners Cineleisure with Froggie, Yun and my Ganbei lover, Lee Hong. Haha! It was a simple affair, but filled with fun, joy and laughter. :D

:)

Yun and Froggie

My gan bei lover and me. I looked damn tired. :(

Woohoo! My first few presents. A Pink hairdryer and the little elmo. :D :D
I've received another present too, but no picture yet. Hee. :)

I had a lot of fun last night, and we should do it more often alright girls? Thanks for the gifts and dinner. Loveloves. ♥

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And right after dinner, I went home to change before I was out again. Frog Leg Porridge at Geylang, followed by eating take-away Selegie tau huey at Henderson Waves Bridge. That place is reaaaally nice and windy. Too bad I didn't bring along my camera. It was a really nice chillax place. :)

Feeling darn sleepy right now. Got home at 2am plus. 4 hours of sleep = stoned Jo. :l

City Of Angels

2009-01-13T00:03:00.004+08:00

"City Of Angels" (1998)

I know it's an old movie, but after watching it (on my 19" wide lcd screen btw :x) earlier, I think it's really a good movie. Recommended by Leafy Yeappie. The power of love can be very strong afterall. Love does exists afterall. Okay wait, or is it just a movie? Laughs. *snaps myself back to reality*

In Los Angeles, Seth (Nicolas Cage) is one of many Angels who watch over humans and protect them in unseen ways. The movie portrays angels in a somewhat traditional role without referencing a specific faith. Seth's main responsibility is to appear to those who are close to death and guide them to the next life. As part of this task, Seth and one of his fellow angels, Cassiel (Andre Braugher), like to ask people what their favorite thing in life was. But despite their daily encounters with humans and their ways, they appear to have trouble understanding human beings.

While waiting to escort to the other world a man who will not survive heart surgery, Seth is impressed by the vigorous efforts of the surgeon, Maggie Rice (Meg Ryan) to save the ill-fated man's life and her sincere anguish at her failure to do so. (The man is in fact standing with Seth watching Maggie try to save him.) Seth soon becomes fascinated with Maggie and decides to become visible to her despite his obvious inability to give her many convincing details about himself, such as what he does for a living or even his last name. Despite this, they develop a friendship which soon turns to mutual attraction, although Maggie is already involved with one of her colleagues at the hospital.

Seth then meets Nathaniel Messinger (Dennis Franz), one of Maggie's patients, who can sense Seth's presence and that of other angels. Nathaniel soon tells Seth that he had also once been an angel but decided to become human through the process he refers to as "falling". Seth begins to consider doing this so that he can be with Maggie. When Maggie receives a marriage proposal from the doctor she is seeing, she finds herself having to choose between him and Seth.

Having realized that Seth is impervious to injury, Maggie finally confronts him and demands to know who or what he really is, but she is unable to accept the revelation and sends him away. Maggie later talks to Nathaniel who reveals his own angelic origin and explains to her why he himself chose to become human and that Seth is thinking of doing the same, exercising what he refers to as their "free will".

Seth decides to become human through the symbolic act of falling from a tall building and starts to experience all of the human feelings and sensations that he had never been able to understand, the first of which appears to be physical injury from the fall. Up until this point, Seth's personality and emotions, along with those of the other angels, have been very subdued, but that's about to change.

Now human, Seth has to find his way to the hospital to see Maggie, but he's told that she has gone to her uncle's mountain cabin for a break. Penniless and naive, he can't pay for the journey and ends up having his boots stolen by a gang of youngsters, but eventually manages to get to where she is and appears, cold and soaked from the rain, at her doorstep. Seeing a wound on his lips and breath coming from his mouth in the cold air, Maggie realizes that he has become human for her love. She sees to his wounds and then they make love for the first time.

The next morning, as Seth is in the shower, enjoying his first sensation of running hot water on his body, water, Maggie rides her bike to a local store for provisions. On her way back, happy and fulfilled, she rides her bike with her eyes closed and her arms wide open to the autumn sun and her bright future as Seth's wife. Her happiness is cut short by a logging truck that pulls out in front of her. Seth hears the truck horn, senses that Maggie is in trouble and runs to her help. He arrives in time for Maggie to tell him that she sees the angels who have come to escort her. Although Seth is no longer able to see the angels, he knows they are there and begs Maggie not to look at them. Maggie tells him that she's not afraid and that when they will ask her what her favorite thing in life was, she will say it was Seth.

Now grieving and alone, Seth is visited by his former colleague and friend, the angel Cassiel. Cassiel offers comfort and asks him whether he regrets his decision to turn human. Seth's answer is a resounding 'no'. Seth mourns for Maggie and begins a difficult adjustment to his new life.

The final scene recalls an earlier scene with Nathaniel. It shows Seth at the beach where the angels meet every day at dawn and at sunset to commune with God. With Cassiel and the rest of the angels watching, Seth expresses his joy in being human and the fact that he has come to terms with his life by running into the water and playing in the waves. In a rare moment of emotion, Cassiel is seen laughing joyfully for his friend.

Synopsis extracted from Wikipedia.

Woohoo, there's still so many movies I wanna catch. I really love my new desktop lor! The power of my love for it is that I don't mind staying up late enjoying it lor! Laughs. :)

Am in such a good mood of late, that I'm always smiling. Haha! So I'm keeping to my promise to be happy everyday. Screw all the monday blues (ahem) and smile away! AuditionSEA time! Well, I still need help with the complete installation for Dota tho. Haha! :D

xoxo.

Miss independent, that's why I love her.

2009-01-11T23:33:00.033+08:00

Woohoo, blogging from my new desktop! Damn stylo lor! Me loves. :) Anywhooos, my fun-filled and hectic weekend has just ended, and I'm feeling effin' tired right now. Since I'm still waiting for some of the installations to be done, I shall do an update now. :D

9th Jan, Friday

TGIF! I was in a good mood the whole morning. Everything just put a smile to my face the whole day. Haha. And after work, I took a train down town to meet Li'e and Froggie for some light shopping. To shop for froggie's ROM heels, and some other stuffs. Left town for home at 9ish. Got home, changed, and cabbed down to TCSS to meet Kenneth, Tiffany and Zeejay! It was a last minute decision to head down there. Hanging out with them really spells M-A-D-N-E-S-S! :D

We were finishing our leftover Chivas and also we ordered another bottle. All of us got real tipsy and started snapping all sorts of crazy pictures, with our shawls especially. Teehee.

♥

The horny couple! :x

Yeappie Leafy Pig Clan! Woohoo~

Look at the position of Zeejay's microphone! Hilarious lor!

We very spastic lor. Haha.

I think this picture is damn gay! Hahahaha.

This picture was really random, but we love it. Hahaha!

Wheee! :)

Our infamous panda dance. This was actually from an MSN emoticon. Haha!

There's just too many insane pictures, so just take a look at here and here aiight. :)

We had Dim Sum supper beside Ngee Soon Camp before Zeejay drove us home at 4ish. KO almost immediately. :)

10th Jan, Saturday

Happy Birthday Angelia and Zhebin!! :)

Tiffi, Wee wee, Yeappie and I had made plans to hang out this day. Yeappie picked all of us up in the evening before we drove to Bugis for some shopping!! Before that, I got up pretty early for my facial appointment, then I touched up on my hair colour. Woohooo! :)

Eve and I in Yeappie's car.

Yeap Yeap Yeappie the driver. Haha!

While waiting for the red lights to turn green. Haha.

:)

Hehehe!

LOL @ Yeappie's freaky expression.

Stop stealing kisses! Hahaha.

My face so oily. :( *blot*

Woohoo! Ye Ye!

Had dinner at TCC, then we shopped around for CNY clothings as well as Phuket beach wear. Left Bugis for Dbl O at 9ish. Wheeee! Initially, we chilled around at O bar, while waiting for Tiffany's cousins and Zeejay to arrive. Had a few drinks, snapped a few pictures, etc. Bumped into CY over there too. Haha, what a coincidence.

When O Bar starts to be crowded, we went upstairs to Dbl O, which was playing retro music. Mambo Jambo, woohoo! Zeejay came soon after after, then 5 of us went mad on the dance floor. Haha! Music was pretty good that night. :)

♥

Look at Yeappie's hair colour! Haha.

More pictures here.

We left Dbl O at 2ish, and drove to Geylang Lorong 9 for dim sum supper. Yes, dim sum again! We love har gao! Woohoooo! :D

11th Jan, Sunday

Met Yeappie and his expert friend, Mike, in the afternoon to purchase my new desktop. The guys were so efficient lor. They had the prices checked beforehand, so knowing my budget and main purposes of the desktop, they worked everything out for me. Bought all the parts from SLS, and we came back to my place to assemble the whole thing. Everything hands on lor! Pro. *Applause*

Byebye dear 4+ years old lappie. Okay lah, not dumping/selling it. Gonna format it and let my mom use it.

Wooohooo! I so love my new desktop lor. 19" wide screen monitor. Wheee! :D

That's my casing brand lor. iCute! 我可爱! Hahahaha! :x

My new desktop is so damn cool! Hahaa. The best part is that the guys did a magic, and now my bittorrent speed is 100+ kb/s lor! Shiokness. WOOOHOO. :D

Woohoo!

Yawns. Been staying up late and getting up early everyday over the weekend. I'm feeling damn shagged. I need chicken essence! It gives me wings~ :)

P/S: I want to cycle!

Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai Birthday

2009-01-09T09:25:00.014+08:00

Dinner with my colleagues was never a boring affair. We're always laughing at everything and anything. They are like a ray of sunshine streaking across an ominous sky, bringing joy to my life. Hahahahaha. Right, I was just trying to exaggerate a little, but its no doubt they ARE my happy pills. Hehe.

Took Yeappie's (Kenneth) car to Holland Drive Block 46 for dinner after work. Wooohooo, XO Fish Head Bee Hoon. Well, it wasn't as fantastic as before, and the service wasn't that good. All that doesn't matter to me, because what matters is who I'm eating with and the fun we were all having over there. :)

Candid shot of Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai. :)

Yeappie so spastic lor.

P/S: Why no picture of Andrew? :(

Wee, Lim & Ye! Hahaha.

:D :D

And then it was to Holland V for Cold Rock and talking cock. Laughs. All the banana talks. We had fun chit-chatting till 10ish before Yeappie sent us home. :)

Today's Uncle Hip-and-Fabulous Sai's actual birthday. Happy Birthday once again!!! Stay hip and fabulous always! I'm looking forward to the 2 chorus you owe us. Next week! Wooohooo. :D

Woooohooo. TGIF! I'm hungry. I think the leafy pig clan people are forever hungry. Oink. Looking forward to lunch time, so I can wait for a boxers guy to walk past and spill my coke on Tiffany. Woohoo! :x

P/S: 22 days more! :D:D

You're a god da da da~

2009-01-08T15:26:00.010+08:00

Lately, I've been wondering this to myself.

How did I do it? In such a short period, I'm able to recover to my usual self. Comparing to the past, I'll still be mourning over the lost love or I'll still be moping around doing don't know what. Those who do not understand me may judge me, may think I wasn't serious in the relationship or whatsoever. Probably its the truth, the reality, that pushes me to this stage. I don't know, and I don't care. Not anymore. Woohoo! :)

I'd think it's a matter of choice. Either you choose to be happy again or to continue clinging on to it. I chose the former, and I'm glad I did. And not forgetting I've a bunch of really great colleagues and friends. Without their constant company and advices, I believe I won't be as happy as right now. Yes, I'm very happy now. I should have made this decision long ago. Ohwell, everything happens for a reason, no? I'm moving on really well right now. With alot of happy thoughts. Deleted all the smses, changed all my passwords, etc. It's time now, Joanne. :)

Speaking of which, I've decided not to accept the job offer from Weiheng's boss anymore. It's too risky already, and I think I can't bear to leave my current workplace. Despite the lousy managment and superior, I really enjoy myself here. Minus the constant nagging from MMC of cause. Heeheeheehee! :D

Lately, I'm so caught up with the Phuket planning and Froggie's wedding. No words can describe the excitement I'm feeling. Met the rest of froggie's bridesmaids last night, and we had a brief meeting about what we're supposed and not supposed to do. Hahaha! And now my head's filled with lots of nasty gate-crash ideas lor. I'm afraid Zhiyong will hate me after that though. Laughs. :x

As for Phuket, oh my, it's just 23 days more to the trip!!! I can't wait! Woooohooooo. Okay, I better get back to work now. It's Uncle Sai's aka 大魔蟹 (I'm the 小魔蟹) birthday celebration tonight! It's mine next week. Tsktsk. :):)

And oh, I'm getting my desktop this coming sunday. My laptop cannot make it already lor. It kept showing the BSOD, then it'll restart itself. I can't be bothered to fix it anymore. I'll just wait till this weekend. AuditionSea and Dota, here I come! :)

All the things I thought I knew, I'm learning them again

2009-01-06T10:25:00.006+08:00

Do you feel tired already? 'Cause I do.

Haha, but I'm taking it well. Far too well I guess. Has been really busy lately, and I reckon days will be more hectic soon. All the Phuket/CNY shopping, helping out of Froggie's ROM/wedding prep, meet-up, staying up late etc. Wooohooo, It's tiring, but I'm enjoying it. :)

Yes! The Phuket trip is confirmed. The air tix and hotel cost up to SGD$241 only! We settled for Tiger Airways and hotel would be Patong Resort Hotel. And right now, we're shopping for all the beach wear and stuffs. Hahaha, I'm smelling the cool breezes, sandy beaches & salty clear sea already! Anticipating the ultimate fun-ness. :)

Time flies. It feels like my 21st birthday bash is just a recent affair. But actually it was a YEAR ago! Can you believe that? Tiffany was just asking me if I'm feeling excited that my birthday is coming in 10 days' time, I said 'No'. Hahahaha! I feel OLD! Ok, considering I'm the youngest here, so maybe I shan't say that. Wakaka. :P

My current favourite. :)

David Archuleta - Crush
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush

'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
Is there more, is there more?

See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
Last forever, forever

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
This crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

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P/S: WOOOHOOO! Kyle XY Season 3 Premier starts today! :D

You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized.

2009-01-04T21:37:00.012+08:00

It's true that women are the prettiest when they're wearing wedding gown. :)

:)

Wee Ern, Li'e and I were there to witness Froggie's and Zhiyong's first gown/tux fitting (there'll be another one in Feb) at Neil Road. My first time experiencing such thing, and it was really fun! Looking at all the pretty gowns, choosing them, waiting for the bride to try them on, and giving her your honest opinions. It's fun to watch! Heehee. Looking at our pretty frogfrog in her gown, caused Li'e and I feeling all warm and fuzzy in us. 我也想漂漂亮亮地嫁出去! :)

In a wedding, it's always the bride getting the most attention. Everything about the groom is just not as significant as the bride. :P I think that's why the tux selection was super fast, as everything looked the same. It's just the different colours, different kinda collar, or different numbers of buttons. Hahaha!

:)

Test shot test shot. Haha! Well, these aren't in their final selection though.

I want to wear something like this for my ROM/Wedding in future! So cute lor. Froggie did not choose this though. Shall not reveal what she chose, which is equally sweet. :)

I've actually all the selected gowns/tux pictures, but decided not to reveal without their permission. Wait for the actual day bah! :) I'm really looking forward to their ROM on Vday'09 and of cause the next gown fitting, whereby, I think, we'll get to choose/rent our bridemaids' dresses too! Wooohoo, so excited! :)

Went to Ikea Alexandra after the fitting, and the couple were choosing some furniture for their new home. Awwww, it's really exciting and tedious to do all that. And of cause, I'm of help in this whole thing. Froggieeeeeeeeee!! Stay blissful hor! Anything just feel free to ask me to help. I'll be more than glad to do it. :)

Not forgetting my beloved smelly shit. Hahaha!

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Nobody wants this to happen either. Just look forward and get over things bah. Everything happened for a reason. :) Bak Kut Teh and Selegie Beancurd for supper saved the moody night!! Wooohooo. :)

Misery Business

2009-01-03T01:02:00.004+08:00

Wooohooo. It's 28days more to our short getaway to Phuket! The trip has been more or less confirmed, and we'll be jetting off on 1st Feb till 3rd Feb. 3 Days 2 Night in Phuket with Li'e, Evelyn, Kenneth, Zeeeejay, Tiffany and me! I'm so looking forward to the trip, can't wait to have our intinery all planned. I wanna the sea, the sand, the beach! We gonna snorkel, jetski, club, spa, shop, and party till dawn! 28 days more! :)

I've been heading out almost everyday since Christmas. Feeling damn shagged, and I'm so glad it's weekend already! And I'm planning to stay home tomorrow, to have a little of my ME time. Need to spring clean my room (wooohoo, CNY coming!), do some house chores, continue reading 'New Moon', watch some shows, read up more about Phuket etc etc. Need to charge myself up before Froggie's gown fitting on Sunday. Wooohooo.

I slept at 2ish last night, got up early for work this morning. Despite feeling damn tired, I had a great time 'pigging' Tiffany. Wooohooo! Tiffany and I met Kenneth for dinner and COLD ROCK at Holland V after work. Evelyn missed it again lor! :( Walked around Holland V before heading to Kenneth's place for GUITAR HERO! Wheee. Had supper at Toa Payoh Lorong 5 after that, before heading home.

So tired lor. But it was fun. So what's next guys? :)

Let's welcome 2009 with arms wide open!

2009-01-01T23:55:00.016+08:00

GOODBYE 2008! Hello 2009! :)

Last night was fun fun FUN!! Its like warming up for the Phuket trip. Haha. Had zhi cha dinner at the coffee shop at AMK Avenue 4 together with Evelyn, Kenneth, Tiffany and Zhong Jian, before crashing Kenneth's new place to play Guitar Hero. Haha.

Eve and I on the way.

I also want a polaroid camera!!

Hahaha!

Wooohooo.

Kenneth's room is super neat lor! I want to kope his sofa home lor. And his parents are so warm and friendly! Well, all 叶 family are anyway *ahem ahem*. Haha. And we're all hooked to his Guitar Hero (a game for PS3; go google). We had some mini 叶乐团 jamming session using it. Laughs!!

We are cool. Woooo. ^^

Drummer and Guitarist. So serious.

Allow the vocalist to join in too. Haha.

This is the only video I had in my camera. Think I've accidentally deleted the rest. Haha.

Kenneth: My hair okay?
Me: I need to pee.

That was just a random joke. Laughs. Anyway, we left his place at 10ish to meet Zhong Jian downstairs before cabbing to TCSS. And Evelyn left earlier to join her friends. Yes, going TCSS was a last minute change of plan. Wooohoooo.

A group photo before we're good to partehhh.

Tiffany and Zhong Jian

Minimum Ken and Maximum Jo. Wakakaka.

Go tiffi, go tiffi~ Muacks.

Wheeeee. We had so much fun with all the party stuffs TCSS gave as door gifts lor.

We rock ya?

They so mean to me lor. Not even 12mn yet already kenna sprayed. Laughs.

Yeap Yeap! How many masks you wanna wear la? Haha.

Everyone's starting to get tipsy..

Two females taking such picture seems okay hoh?

But when it comes to two guys.... very BBM (brokeback moutain) lor!! LOL!

At this point of time, I was goner liao. Haha.

I want to make myself clear. I never smoke hoh! Wooohoo.

This picture so funny lor. Kenneth's preggie!!

Gone liao gone liao...

Cannot make it liao. Haha!

I've got alot of crazy videos, but I'm only gonna post 2 of them. Woohoo~

Woooohooo. Happy New Year!

The funny shit you do when you're almost gone. Hahahaha!

I cannot remember what happened after the last toilet trip. According to Tiffany and Kenneth, we went to play LAN after that. I was trying to play dota and auditionSEA, but I ended up swaying left and right, falling off my seat, leaning forward and backward, opening my eyes wide like O.O and stare at the computer screen. After that, we went for supper, and they stuffed me with fishballs. And guess what? I've no recollections of all these at all! Hahaha.

Despite being wasted, I had fun. Thank you guys for the fun and thanks for taking good care of me. I know I'm in safe hands with you people around. Yeap Yeap Hooraay! :)

And today, I woke up with a splitting headache. I realised I slept with my contacts and make-up still on! I must be real wasted. At least this time I was happily drunk, and not those emo drunk with all the crying and stuffs. Hahahaa! :)

Anyway, I went to rebond my hair this afternoon! I want my long hair back. Woooohoooo. And after I'm done with my hair, Tiffany asked us out for movie. Same group of people as last night. Zhong Jian (ZJ aka zeeeejay) and Tiffany picked Kenneth and me up before we head down to AMK Hub for movie and dinner. Watched IP Man, and the show was damn goooood! Woooohooo.

Tiffany and Edward Cullen! hahaha.

And after the movie, we drove down to TCSS again wanting to finish our leftover bottle from last night. In the end, we still did not finish it and left at 11pm. Joakim Gomez from 2007's Singapore Idol was there too. Hahaa! It's really fun and crazy hanging out with them. Do it more often alright? More guitar hero, more supper okay? :)

It's late, and I gotta work tomorrow. Time for bed, so nights world!! :)

P/S: I was told that someone has been sms-harressing cy with all the whatnots about me/him/us. It's our lives, not yours. Hey, whoever you are, please stop it and make things more awkward for everyone. Need attention? Try other means please. Thanks.

One Night In Bradelll

2008-12-31T08:56:00.004+08:00

In the end, I did not meet Zhebin for dinner last night, as he got something else at the very last minute. Haha, planned to go home early to rest, but in the end, guess what?

HAHAHAHA!

Kenneth and I were craving for beancurd, so together with Tiffany, we drove out for supper. I borrowed car from my dad and went to pick them up. Supper at Yishun, followed by reliving childhood at Kenneth's old estate, Braddell Hill. Hahaha. We were at the playground playing swing, sea-saw, monkey bar & singing songs till 11plus.

It's really fun hanging out like that. We should do it more often alrights! Really looking forward to our Phuket trip. 31 days more!!!! :)

It's the last day of year 2008. What's up for you guys? There's company buffet at 11am, then lucky draw and we're knocking off at 1pm. And then tt's chilling out at Kenneth's new place for us later on. Wheeee. :D:D

Party hard, but stay safe ya people. :)

Birthday Wish List & New Year Resolutions

2008-12-30T00:16:00.008+08:00

As I was chatting with Yun about what I want for my birthday (we made a pact among us girls that we get to choose what we want for our 22nd birthdays onwards), and I realised I chose all the weird stuffs. So here's, ahem, for your, ahem, reference. :P

1. Polaroid Camera!!!!
2. A new hair dryer. Preferably in Pink please. Laughs.
3. A travelling bag (handheld) for my upcoming holiday trip
4. Cake mixer! So can ease my beating of mixes for future baking.

Hahahaha! Okay lah, kidding lah. All I wish for is your well wishes. :)

And since I'm making lists, so why not just do my new year resolutions as well?
Time flies, 2 more days and it's the end of 2008. I felt this year was really fast-paced, and it had been a pretty bad year for me. Ohwells. :/

And again, before I made a new set of resolutions, i've (again) dug out my the old ones from my blogger archives:

1) STOP being a big time procrastinator.
well well well.... almost there. haha.

2) get my class 3 license!
yup yup!! got it on 14th March. :D

3) learn to whip up few dishes, and baking as well. in a nutshell, learn to COOK!
errr, baking yes, cooking..... halfway there or less lah. :x

4) to have my family, CY, and all my great friends by my side. to love and care for them unconditionally.
family, yes. great friends, yes. CY? well, we're still friends, so considered yes. :)

Not that bad huh? I'm easily contented. Haha. :)
So, my new set of resolutions:

1) Get over the past relationship and move on
2) Never to 'love' that easily
3) Travel at least once every few months (travelling buddies anyone?)
4) Have more confidence in myself, in things I do.
5) STILL have my family and great friends by my side. :)

Right, I'm like a little greedy this year. Teeheee. So that's my new year resolutions, have you made yours? :)

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Checked out the new Xin Wang HK Cafe at Yishun this evening with Evelyn. It's 24hours! A new supper place liao. Haha! Checked out the travel agency aftermath. I am so so so so so so so so so so so so so looking forward to the trip in Feb! Shan't say anything about it till everything's confirmed. :) Dinner date with Zhebin tomorrow, and it's NYE on Wednesday! Wooooo. :D

Ooooo. Despite being sleep deprived the last few days, I'm feeling pretty hyperactive right now. Must be the chicken essence I had earlier. Laughs!

Happy New Year to all in Advance! Lots of love!

Xoxo.
MAXIMUM JO! :P

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?

2008-12-28T13:44:00.020+08:00

Finally, it's a stay-home day for me today! Gotta stop my party mood, and get back to work tomorrow. And then, it's party time again on Wednesday! Laughs. As I said, I've lots to update and lots of pictures to load. So be prepared to be visuals overloaded! :)

Thursday, 25 Dec

I said I had a "date" right? And who was it with? Haha, it's Jae. Nah, it's not a date, but just a meet-up for both of us to claim our overdued 2435465687 treats. Met him at our usual place (since 2004), City Hall, for dinner at Crystal Jade Suntec, followed by a movie at Marina Square. It's been long since we met up (since my 21st birthday I guess), so we did some catching up.

Caught this together and it's not bad. Jim Carrey is really getting old. Haha. After watching this show, I feel it's not easy to be a YES man. How can you just agree to practically EVERYTHING right? :)

Friday, 26th Dec

Happy Boxing Day! It's our block leave, hence Kenneth, Tiffany and I have a date today. Evelyn couldn't make it at the very last minute. We went to Kallang Leisure Park for ice skating and we had so much fun! Wheeee.

I have to agree with Buggy that the ice there were indeed harder than the one at Jurong. And this place's really very inaccessible without a car, hence it's wasn't that crowded (or was it 'cause its a weekday?). We began skating at 3pm, and left at 5pm. It was really really fun, especially when someone fell down and got wet or banged the wall. Oops. :x

Kenneth. His gloves (bought on the spot) looks like those uncles from fruits stall used to open durian lor.

She snatched my favourite pair of red gloves. :( Haha.

And I had to use my older pair of black gloves. Haha!

3 of us. :)

I like the effect of this picture. Blurred background, focus on us. :)

Kenneth big bully! :(

Peace.

I felt like a paparazzi the whole time I was at the rink. With my camera slung to my neck, I was skating around filming people falling down or skating with difficulties. I dare not go fast, as I can't fall with my camera in my hands right. Laughs. Of all the weird videos I took, there's this really funny one of Kenneth banging right to the wall after doing a 'Peace' sign to me. Laughs!!

LOL! :x

After skating, we went to Upp Thomson Sin Ming Road to meet Zhong Jian who just knocked off (haha, he gotta work and we don't!). Had our dinner, before crossing over to Downtime Lan shop to learn Dota. Tiffany taught me the basics, and I had a hard time getting the hang of it. Hahahahaha! It's actually easy to understand lah, just that I need more practice. I gave up after one round, and they continued playing among themselves while I played AuditionSEA. Yay! My account has been stagnant for years, and when I logged in that day, the patch has been so updated that I almost don't know how to play anymore. And now, I can't wait to get a new desktop so I can start playing all these again. :)

After gaming for about 2hours, we crossed back over to Talk Cock Sing Song. Opened a bottle of Martell, drank and sang till closing. Zhongjian left earlier 'cause he needs to work the next morning. The 3 of us stayed on till closing before Kenneth sent us back at 2ish. :)

Oooo, here's a video of the shaking fat cat in Kenneth's car. Hahaha! Super random I know.

Saturday, 27th Dec

Met Froggie, Zhiyong and the other emcee guy, Neo, for KTV session at Partyworld Orchard in the afternoon. Yup, getting to know Neo before we had to co-operate together on Froggie&Zhiyong's wedding night as emcees. Haha, I think he'll make a good entertainer that night. :) Sang from 2pm to 6pm, before we all had dinner at Sakura International Buffet. Haha.

Froggie and me. :)

Neo and Zhiyong. Dark room, taken without flash so can't see. Haha.

We discussed alot about the wedding over dinner. Making plans, and discussing about the gate crash. I've to help out with certain stuffs, and I am so so so looking forward to it! And next weekend's is her first gown fitting, which I gonna go share opinions! Wheee! Really happy for you girl. And thanks for trusting me so much. :)

Got home at 10ish and just after I'm done showering and getting ready to sit in front of my laptop before I turn in, Kenneth returned my call (I called him earlier to ask him out) and said to go TCSS. Called Tiffany and everybody's so on, and we met at TCSS at 12mn. Calyn and her boyfriend were there too. Hee! It's so nice to have friends staying so nearby. :)

Me, Kenneth, Calyn & Sonny. :) Tiffany refused to take picture with us lor. Dao liao lor. Haha!

Kenneth, me and Calyn! :)

:D

We were at TCSS till closing. After that Kenneth, Tiffany and I crossed over to play LAN again. Dota and AuditionSEA till 4am, before we had breakfast at Mac Khatib. Crapped and laughed so hard till we forgot timing. Head home in the morning and KO. Hahaa.

We should do it again sometime soon right guys? More singing in the pubs in the car. Screaming 'One Night in Beijing', laughing about everything and anything, etc. Please Don't Laugh okay?! Tsk, inside joke. :)

I feel so sleep deprived.
Yay, Kengey Mousey is returning home soon! :D

很爱过谁会舍得?

One life, live it.

2008-12-27T03:34:00.003+08:00

I had a great great time these 2 days. And I hardly had time for my beauty sleep. Laughs. I've so much to blog about, so many pictures to upload. Will do it soon. Kenneth and Tiffany were right. Nothing else is more important thatn family and friends. Thank you guy for the wonderful "date" today. Enjoyed myself, so TOTALLY. :)

Stayed tuned for more. My activities, dates, etc are filled to the brink already. Busy busy busy. That's life. You only have one life, so why not just live it. :)

Nights world.