男人不坏女人不愛
How true is that?! Sometimes we ladies complain too much when a guy is not nice enough and yet those nice geek ones dont appeal to us. At least it is true for me. hahaha.... Somehow, the typical ac boys se is just so attractive. Those with attitude problems! The kind I find it real irritating and annoying yet very attractive.

Well! I met this guy yesterday at this mock interview session that was held for British American Tobacco company. We were "locked" up in the same room from 10-5pm for 2days. He is NUS electrical engineer. True blue AC boys since young and later went to NJ. He hates AC boys. Ironic huh?! He is a diver. Decent height and very nice smile. Super cute looking with the boyish look. YES! He is same age as me. Kaoz! He is really very cute. I really love his se. Ooh! He also has super unique & cute name.

& the best part of all, he sat right opposite me the entire day...woohoo!! Of course we talked & talked also la. Cos the group only consist of 6 people so basically we get to know each other quite well at the end of today. He helped me make tea, helped me clear my plates and we took train home together. Sweet....

But the bad news is.......he is attached. WASTED! Why all the good catch are all taken?!!

Vivo City, Singapore

I took this photo on Monday after my dinner with B2. I was super happy when I see this fountain that I cant help but steal a shot.
I am very very happy now cos everything keeps me smiling and everything seems to be going well for me.

I finally got a call from the one of the 2 companies that I am very very keen on. So I am going for an interview this Friday.
Well, cross finger and pray hard I will ace it. I really want this job. So pals, please pray for me too and wish me all the best.
I really need it. Somehow been for quite a number of interview for now and I am pretty chill about them.
But this one maybe cos im more serious about it so I am super excited, happy & nervous from the moment I received a call from them this morning. Took less than a week to respond. WOW?! Super efficient.

Nike also called me up for interview today too. However, the guy asked me if I am keen on a different position from what I apply for. Plus it is a group interview on Friday afternoon. Well well well...I just say yes now. See how my Apex Pal go in the morning and find out if I can change department after I get into Nike and eventually if I can join NIke HQ. So everything is good for now.

Going temple tomorrow to pray for my interviews.

B2 dedication

Sometimes when your guy friends are being dumped by their girlfriends or when their girlfriends are overseas or simply too busy to be taking up their boyfriends' time, they tend to turn towards their female friend. I am definitely not complaining either cos at least I have all the attention I want.

This is what is happening to me and my best guy friend, B2. I guess our interaction is improving. From hate-hate friendship to at least moving on to love-hate friendship. Cos he has been officially un-attached and his ex happen to be in China, plus he has no friend so I get to spend more time with him to communicate more (though hardly better). I am grateful for everything though he made me exasperated all the time. I am definitely going to miss him very much when he goes Denmark for exchange soon so I am treasuring every moment I get to spend with him.

From absolute jerk to now a nicer and caring B2. Transformation has been great & we give all the credits to his "ex". She has trained him well. I am extremely grateful for his physical presence as well as moral support and encouragement all these while when I am down and unassure of myself during this transition stage. Thanks for all the reassurance, B2. I may never say this to your face but I really appreciate what you have done and what you have not done. Just being around talking crap to make me laugh at all your retarded comment admist all the stressful situations I am going through was more than enough. I know I am really blessed to have such nice friend who have been there for me all these while.

So B2, thanks for showing so much concern over my job hunting by asking me almost every now and then. Thanks for pushing me and nagging at me to apply for jobs. Also, thanks for having faith in me and keep me going when I am starting to doubt my own ability and losing my confidence. Thanks for going shopping together with me despite us having such a diverse taste. Thanks for always staying true to your anal self and always making me exasperatingly speechless. Thanks for your great company and coming down all the way to have dinner with me and to hear me out on my first day at work experience. Thanks for carrying my laptop for me and walking all the way to the bus-stop even though that means you have to make a long way back. Thanks for letting me have a good laugh at all the silly things. Thanks for all your honest opinion on me being not a girly girl. Thanks for being so unwilling to share your cheesy fries. Thanks for being so blardy sarcastic all the time to drive me crazy. Thanks for just being there. I really appreciate it. Well?! Savour this moment cos I will never say this to your face. NEVER!!

There are many reasons why life could be so beautiful.

There are just many reasons that is keeping me happy these few days.

Starting with a great night out on Thursday watching such beautiful movie, Priceless. Followed by a great chill out place @ Oosh. Of course, meeting Wanxuan at Vivo definitely made my day. I realized how much I miss the trios. I miss being treated like a princess. I miss being pampered by them.I miss bullying them. I miss being demanding and unreasonable and yet I am not reprimanded for such behaviours but rather they are more than happy to please me. Well! I just miss everything about them. I am really counting my blessings to have met, known and still keeping in touch with them. I feel really blessed to have such nice gentlemenly guy friends to dote on me so so much and actually find time to spend time with me despite admist all their busy schedules with their significant others. Nice to know you still hold a place despite them having THE ONE in their lives. wahahaha.... envy me?!!

Xuan, I know you will read this. Quick organise a supper soon so I can eat my frog porridge then durians. Drool!

Then come Friday. The night out with the girls playing badminton. Laughing my head off, getting presents, eating cheng tng and shopping at Vivo. All very therapeutic indeed.

Followed by a romantic date in the park, watching play and firework with a picnic basket, appreciating the moon and counting the stars lying down on the green.

Wondering when I will have the time to do all these all over again. I still have so many things to do on my list. But pondering the next "when". I wanna meet up with the trios for supper. I wanna meet up with B2 and koof for a meal. There are shopping to be done for graduation followed by photos shoot. Will I have the luxury of the time?

Friday was great! Somehow, I am just so happy on Friday. It was definitely a day I am looking forward to. It has been really a long long time since we last meet up to play badminton. I just enjoy the company of my badminton kakis. There is no pretences. For once, we dont have to talk about all the job hunting and careers path. We just chit-chat like good old times doing silly things on the court. Laughing away at the silliest things we could spot. Really back to teenagehood and I miss laughing at things for no partticular reasons. Something you could only do with good old pals. That also speaks the kind of comfort level you have with them.

It was a great workout. Though my skills have "deproved" everytime. I guess exercise do make people feel great cos of the release of endorphine & yet I couldnt convince myself enough to go exercise on my own. ill discipline is the reason behind. I guess I enjoy the great company more than the sports. Maybe I like the sports also because of the ppl I played with and grow up with.

I really really feel safe and be myself around them. I could just say whatever is on my mind without having to think twice of the consequences. I feel so happy! Of course shan's presents from Japan add on to the happiness. I have always wanted a nice charm from Japan. & Viola! She got me one. Thanks pal! Not forgetting cheng tng trip to Newton which I have not eaten for so so long. I guess when you are in great company, everything counts. ;)

Post Mid Summer Night Dream

Mid Summer Night Dream at fort canning park was a great experience. The play was light-hearted and I would say abit absurd. Nonetheless, it is far better than Macbeth in terms of stage settings, costume and acting. It is modern adaptation of Shakespeare. The sound system was bad though cos it was outdoor so the sound travels in all directions. The actress playing Hermia was shrekking all the time instead of delivering her speech. But I really love the unconventional stage. It was a slope so imagine the poor actors running up & down. Indeed very physically demanding acting indeed.

It was definitely a great experience and I am glad I went with the right company. ;) I really enjoy the outdoor experience. If there is another outdoor movie screening, I shall be the first in the queue. Oh! We had everything prepared too. The picnic was fun. We had our sushi, salad, sandwich, cherries, fruit juices, chips, cakes and jellies. It was just sweet chilling out with my date in the park. At the interval, we both lie down on the grass & watched the dark blue sky. Admire the pale moon light and the shinning stars. We chatted. It was real cool for once I dont have to talk about my future plan, my career or my job. It was just a casual chat. I feel so blissful lying next to my date. A sense of serenity. Calm and peaceful. Then I wonder why we dont make effort to meet up more often since we enjoyed each other company so much. & yet when we meet, we just have so much fun everytime. There are just so many beautiful memories. It is always a different experience cos we are both so absorbed in romantic ideas that we always have so unique ideas.

We were also lucky to see the firework from padang for Arts Fest. Well! My date is the one who told me that if I am still single at 40, we will spend the rest of our lives together. Sweet huh? & I can so figure our lives together now. It will be this romantic everyday.

Thanks dear for the great company last night. We really should keep in touch more often. Meet up soon for a drink. I have many places to bring you around.

Oosh

Oosh
22 Dempsey Road
6475 0002

Gosh! This place is heavenly. Went there for a drink after our movie. I feel like I am lost in the world of dreamlands. There is live music going on indoor. The place is really big with many different sections. It was almost full house for the bar and yet you dont feel crowded. The winning stake was for the fact that it is situated in a dark Dempsey road, so you could actually see the stars and admire the beauty of the night sky. Definitely not a place for wet weather. Super Duper cosy and really nice for a romantic night out with your significant other or even jus chilling out with your friends to catch up over a drink. Absolutely a perfect place!

It was love at first sight for me. The feeling of close to nature was really soothing. Music was great. Not so loud so you can actually chit-chat with your friends and yet it sets the mood. The drink are not expensive. I ordered shirley temple for $10 nett. However, they force you into valet parking that cost $5. Service was nothing to speak of. Drink is so-so. They actually run out of snacks when we ordered at 10pm.

A nice weather and the al fresco style is all worth the trip. It was really nice, relaxing, sweet, romantic and peaceful to have a heart-to-heart talk with your loved one underneath the pale moonlight and starry sky while the breeze cool the surroundings. Wow! A heavenly divine hideout off central town.

They have a japanese restaurant if you want to dine. I have not tried the food so I dont know. The ambience of the place is fatabulous enough for you to make a trip at least. It is all worth it. I am definitely going there again for sure.

Hors de Prix

A must watch for film lovers. I am glad I managed to catch this film before it is out of cinema next week. I think I am a fan of european films. Somehow, I fell in love with almost every european film I watched except the psycho film of another film of Audrey Tautou, "He loves me, he loves me not". Then again, even though it freaks me out real badly (just the mere thought of it), nonetheless I admit I am awe-struck by the style of how the plot unfolds. The genius twist to the story is what I like about the film. I was real sad when I didn't manage to catch "Paris je t'aime" the last time.

Anyhow, back to the film. I must say it stays true to the european style. I simply love this film because I feel that this is a different kind of romantic story. However, it is not the usual classic hollywood romance where they portray the "maybe it can happen to me" kind of story. This romance is somewhat making you feel it cant happen to me and yet you cant help but feel that "Oh! it is so romantic". I like the way how it interprets the definition of romance in a different perspective. A naughty and cheerful yet cute and sweet feeling but the scriptwriter does not stretch too far to make you feel like it is so idealistic kind of romance. It is definitely playful and light-hearted story. Definitely my favourite next to Amelie that Audrey Tautou acted in.

This is an alternative to the classic love story "The Notebook". Audrey Tautou's acting is superb here. She has really a hot bod and all her dresses in the film are really very nice. The settings are mostly holidays getaway so even make me wanna go for a beach holiday. The actor is not the typical goodlooking guy but he grows on you as the movie proceeds on. I think he is charming esp the way he looks at her. The tempo of the story is just nice. It is not slow at all but rather things happens at a consistent pace.

I like the part when he shows off his new watch that his woman bought for him to Audrey Tautou. When she asked what's the time, he replied "nine diamonds past". Witty!

Jace, your stupid school UNSW has just wind down yesterday in sg. So no hope of you coming back to study. Apparently, the enrolment for first batch of students stands only 148 when they are expecting at least 300 students. Damn lousy la! Somemore spend $3m on advertising. You were so proud when u first saw it somemore. I also dont know why they set up thier campus in Changi. Even if I have car, I also wont drive there. Neither will I stay in hostel. I mean stuck in Changi is worse than stuck in Nanyang islands.

Anyhow, the new M1 ad is really funny. It shows an indian man at the eating house in Mumbai picking up a call to take order for delivery. Apparently, someone from sg to order chicken brayani for parcel. His acting skill is superb and the effect is there. So impactful and powerful msg.

"With M1 IDD calls, it is easy to get carried away."
Nice slogan. Good ad! Original. Creative. Impactful. Sure to remember. Plus there is a funny twist to it.

While others suffer from anorexia, I am suffering from over-feeding. I am eating way too much than what my stomach can take in. I wish I have a more elastic stomach wall. Feeling bloated these days and feel like throwing up cos I am always that full. Cos according to my maid, I ate non-stop. well! I didnt realize it.

I mean when you are bored and idle, you tend to find entertainment. For me, eating makes me happy so maybe I just over-doing it alittle. It doesnt help that my brain is not telling my stomach to stop eating and my stomach is not telling my brain that it is full. Somehow my neuro system has some major lapse or disconnection. It is not working in tandem. So end up I suffer. I wish someone could come up with breakthrough science to inform me when I should stop eating. The feeling of indigestion is awful and making me feel real sick.

I think i need to learn to curb my appetite. It is health hazardous. Now I am realizing it. Maybe I should just buy more digestic pills and eat them every meal. hmm....feel real horrible and heart burnt now. Argh!

Having the ability to eat and enjoy food is definitely a blessing.

Post-Macbeth

So I had my first taste of Shakespear's play. I am sad to say it has been a disappointing experience though I enjoyed dressing up for such occasion as I usually buy nice dress and clothing on the context of appearing decent in such events.

The play was heavy. There was not much stage setting to speak of. Props were kept to a minimum. Costumes were far from elaborate. It was armani's style of staging with everything kept to minimalist. Nothing complementary. Worse still, the cast didnt do justice to the play at all with their amateur acting ability. I was abhorred by it. First, Macbeth is really old and balding. Playing such a major role, I felt he could have put in more expression and emotion into the role. The first part before the intermission was acceptable. Not cos the play is staged satisfactory but rather it was at least a well-rehearsed staging.

Right after the break, came all the hiccups. The crew coordination sucks cos the timing to remove and replace the props was a bad miss. Not to mention, the cast forgetting their lines. To top it up, the younger actor's hands were shaking cos he was too nervous. All in all, I feel that it was due to a total lack of professionalism.

They should be glad that 85% of the audiences were students who were mostly bored and probably dont know how to appreciate and are less critical about them. Yes! We were watching with a swamp of school children and this is the last thing I would have expected cos I hate being in the same enclosure with them. Cos I could not tolerate inconsiderate behaviour arising from the children nowadays who behave like they have no parents. So the entire experience was nothing to enjoy about. Being teenagers, they giggled and laughed at every single gesture by the cast which I find it totally not funny. It was really irritating in fact how childish they were. It is also very annoying how they couldnt shut their mouth up. Argh!

The only consolation was that Lady Macbeth did a fantastic job. She was definitely the star of the show tonight. Thank buddha! I am less grouchy than what I should be cos I had my happy food - Le Royale with Bushmen Brew from Canele, before the start of the show.

Hope Mid Summer Night Dream will live up to expectation.

Well! It is confirmed that my graduation ceremony is held on 14 July.
Miss Jacey Grey, so are you going to attend my graduation ceremony?
I am requesting for extra ticket just so you can enter officially and be around without being mistaken for children under 6 years old who are out of bound. WAHAHAHA

I am bored and really sian. So decided to play around with horoscope & compatibility. Here are some of the combination.

Libra & Leo - since I am living with 3 Leos at home and many of my friends fall into this category with the love of my life topping the list. So here is what it says. Quite crappy & funny.

When Leo and Libra form a friendship, they make a cooperative combination. Leo and Libra are two Signs apart in the Zodiac, which gives each friend an innate understanding of the workings of the other. When the Lion's energy is combined with Libra's natural sense of harmony, this is a friendship of great balance. Leo and Libra are flashy versus refined, direct versus peace-loving. Leo and Libra can have a very successful friendship because each of them can appreciate and benefit from the attributes of the other.

Libra calms and smooths Leo's flamboyant style. (Pukey! Check that. You are flamboyant.) As a combination, Leo and Libra are well-balanced. Libra is charming and cultural (Do you see that? I am cultured. Unlike u so uncouth), and has good manners which offset Leo's direct and acerbic personality (this applies more to me though). On the other hand, Leo is far more decisive than Libra (Since when you are decisive, Pukey? I am always the one making all decision despite my indecisiveness). Leo can help their Libra friend to make decisions more easily and act on them, and they can teach the art of spontaneity.

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus. The two Signs coming together form the basic foundation of interpersonal relationships -- warmth and passion (OoooOoo). The Sun and Venus go well together. The Sun is a masculine energy and Venus a feminine, so this friendship is a good balance of charged energies. Venus is about beauty of romance, and the Sun is about sustaining life and propagating light. This pair is resilient and can fortify one another for a long time (this is indeed very very true).


Libra & Capricorn
When Libra and Capricorn form a friendship, the success of their connection depends on their ability to agree on similar goals. The similarities aren't always easy to spot (might as well say it directly that we cant get along well. Tricky with words eh) , however. Libra is extroverted and derives satisfaction from the public interaction. Capricorn is more calculated, steering clear of distractions while moving steadily toward a set goal. Both Signs will certainly reach their destination, following two very different paths that can still certainly merge.

Both friends are self-starters, so when they're doing things together, they need to have different and well-defined roles to ensure that they don't cross each other's boundaries (damn blardy true. But so hard to do). Libra is pondering and intellectual, and Capricorn sees the value of doing things the hard way if it leads to certain success. Once they understand each other's style, their methods help them to achieve together what they could not achieve alone.

Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus, and Capricorn is ruled by the Planet Saturn. These Planets don't have much in common, so it's important for Libra and Capricorn to persevere through their differences. Saturn slogs through and keeps moving ahead through all kinds of difficulties. Venus takes the time to stop and admire beauty (this is a reverse there), perhaps even revealing a lazy streak in the process. If their energies are not channeled in positive ways, together these Planets may indicate antagonism or come to a crashing halt, or they may signify repressed emotion (true true. Very true. Miscommunication leading to symptom of wanting to stranggle one another). Capricorn must be careful not to dampen Libra's spirit, and Libra must strive to maintain the balance with Capricorn.

Sunday Brunch @ Brewerkz

Brewerkz (American)
#01-05, Riverside Point
6438 7438

I had my fortnightly Sunday brunch yesterday at this place..I shouldn't have expected very much from an american brunch. Despite my earlier reservation, I was asked to wait for my table when I arrived. Bad bad service. Then the people behind me managed to get seats before us. Well done! So I wasnt very pleased to start with. 5min later, they came over to ask if it is ok for us to dine at the bar table. That means those super tall table with chairs. Thank god! I didnt wear my sundress nor my short skirt. Climbing and sitting would really pose a huge problem. I was alittle annoyed cos despite making us wait, your restaurant is unable to provide me with a proper table for ladies? Kaoz!

I was real disappointed with the place. It was very dark and very crowded. I feel cramped. (I am someone who need space so I feel that a restaurant should make people comfortable enough with space between tables.) Definitely not a place I would want to start my sunday. This place is only good for watching sports accompanied by jugs of beers. Somehow the place is full house most of the customers are expats and families. Occasionally, you see this mega huge family of Indians consist of about at least 20people?

So the service is not good. The lighting is bad. there is no ambience to speak of. So left with the food. Look very appetizing in the picture there huh? But it really sucks! So bad that of the 3 pancakes I had on my plate, i dont even manage to finish one. Yes! That bad! The portion is huge I must say. Real deal for money. Well! What can you expect from american food. I feel cheated though. For 2 people, we spent about 40bucks and I feel it is really a waste of money cos I was disatisfied leaving the place and swearing never to patronize there again.


Apple coffee cake
The waitress came and told us it was some banana cake. Then we told her we didnt order banana cake. What a bad service! She can't even remember the name of the cake right. Well! It taste like eating rubber apple pie. The smell of cinnamon is so overbearing. I couldn't swallow much. The more apt description would be more like a dry flaky sponge than a cake


Pancakes
They served the pancake without any maple syrup. Can u guys imagine?! I am already stuffing from all the dry apple coffee cake and now another flour dough without any liquid to smoothen the process of my swallowing them. Jeez! Disgusted! Yes! By now I am really fuming mad.


Cackleberries
This was more decent. The only thing is the potato seemed super out of place. & it taste super sweet.

Verdict? Avoid the place at all cost if you want to enjoy a good meal. However, if u intend to watch sports together with a gang of friends over beer and huge portion of food for real bargain, then this may be the place for u. I definitely dont like the entire experience. There is nothing good to speak for. The only thing, it reminds me of my time in Amsterdam when I visited the Heninken experience. I was even more offended when an ang moh tried to be funny by pointing at my leftover of pancakes and said "that looks good. I am definitely coming back for pancakes." HELLO?!! Are you mocking at me or are you just pure ediot? Obviously, it tastes so horrible that I am not even touching it much. I am sure it is good. BAH!

Colin Fever

For the benefit of my dear puree, here is a peek at Colin Wee. He is hot yah!
His eyes are so powerful, one can just melt at his killer look.
He is one hot guy that doesnt need a reason to forgive him if he cheats on you. haha

To-Do List

1. I want to go cycling in East Coast Park. I just wanna cycle along the coast of water. West Coast Park's coastal area is blocked off for renovation. I miss the time when I was with Pukey cycling in West Coast, then we snatched to take a ride with puree pushing us on the swing. Then we took a photo on the grass patch which made our back all so itchy. Those were the days. Sigh! I miss you guys!

2. I want to fly kite at Marina South. I have always wanted to do this but just so fated that I dont know anyone who can teach me how to fly kite. Been hearing stories of how fun and carefree it is to fly kite from people like Genia and Wini.

3. I want to play paint balls. I wanna have a good battle and vent out all my frustration shooting at others. Sadist I know. Adrenaline rushing game! Love the thrill. I need some excitement in my life once in awhile now since it has been real slow and relaxing. Not that I am complaining. heh

4. I want to visit amusement park and take those crazy thrilling rides. I wanna relive all my younger days while I am crazily enjoying all the rides and bumping cars. Screaming at the top of my lung.

5. I want to go on a cruise. I love the water and the smell of the sea. Best if it is cruise along the ocean. The crystal blue and the emerald green of the water kinda cleanse your soul and make you feel real refresh. Just chill out, watch the sunrise on the deck, have a good breakfast, strolling along the deck, take a nap, go for lunch, read a book, go for a swim, dress up for dinner, watch sunset, have dinner and take another stroll on the deck, enjoy the wind, hear the water, watch the stars, have a heart-to-heart talk through the night. What a beautiful and perfect getaway! I had it all planned out. This reminds me of my Greece Holidays in Santorini Island where we had such lifestyle for 3 full days. It was all worth living your life to enjoy such fine moment in life. I really want to go on a cruise with the trios. But it doesnt sound nice going on a holidays with 3 guys esp when all of them are happily attached. I do not want to reinstate my already mistaken identity of a tramp. But it would be an ideal holiday to travel with them and all of us sharing the same room just so we can play cards throughout the night. Real fun!

6. I want to watch musical fountains. been a long time since I last did that. Probably cos my dear whom I always watched this together have been real busy with work and I guess after awhile when you grow up you kinda feel alittle distant cos your lifestyle have deviated from one another just so much. It doesnt help that my close friends are all very independent so we are not really the sticky kind where we have to spend every single moment of our free time together. Though we make an effort to meet up at least once a year to catch up on our lives.

Life is beautiful cos you are in it.

Sunset on the Kent Ridge Park

This was a picture taken on some weekdays two weeks ago. I was just lazing around at home for 2days and decided to get some fresh air. So I went to Pageone at Vivocity to read some travel books mentally travelling in those countries I was reading. Totally immersed myself in the nice cosy bookstore roaming there for good old 1.5hours. (I usually go to booksop, fish out what I need and there I go within 15min) That was a relieving dosage for the soul. Then I took a walk around Vivocity and drove to Kent Ridge Park for the sunset. I was all alone. It was really relaxing enjoying every moment of my life. I feel as though I am on a holiday in Singapore.

That was a great way to spend the day. I should do it more often. I have been caught up with running errands the past weeks. Next trip would be photoshooting day in Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, Maxwell and Neil Road area. Till then.

The Marmalade Pantry @ Palais Renaissance

The Marmalade Pantry
390 Orchard Road
Unit B1-08 to 11
Palais Renaissance
Tel: 67342700

One of my favourite spot for afternoon tea with full meal in town. There are alot of memories in this place that hold real special to me. This place was introduced to me by lovely puree and since then I have been patronizing quite abit. It was also a place for reunion for the three of us this year. I always taken for granted that everyone knows of this place. Somehow thats not the case. So I am blogging it for those who would like to try new food outlet.

Tuck away from the busy orchard, this is the place where you want to be after a whole afternoon full of shopping spree and you would like to relax your feet and catch up with your girlfriends on the bitching session, then this is definitely the place to go. You will see many tai-tais hanging around at this place. It is located right in the middle of the building so it feels very open and a great chill out place to talk with friends. I like the high ceiling and the mirror all around so that when you bitch about the tables behind, you dont have to turn around physically. You have the 360 degree view of the place and noone knows who you bitching about. This is also a nice place if you would like real nice afternoon tea with great dessert and read some magazine and chill out by yourself.

For once, I was there for dinner last night. It becomes alittle bit tricky when we left the building at 10pm as all the social escorts are out on the street. Rather unsightly scene.

The food is great. (in fact, this place is recommended in every restaurant guidebook) The location is central if you are in town and dont want to squeeze in with the crowd. You have to make reservation though. It is always full house and you wouldnt want to wait an hour or so for the table since many come here to chit-chat after their meals. (I remember waiting for 1.5hour for a table during lunch hour.) The service depends on who is serving. We were lucky to be served by this real sweet looking girl and a cute waiter last night and they kept me real happy. Their desserts and cakes are fabulous and the variety leaves you with difficulty to make a decision. The price is reasonable. A range higher than the mass restaurant chain. Mains cost about $17-$27. Desserts around $7-$12. The portion is really HUGE.

I enjoyed my meal everytime I am here. It gotta be the great company I am with. It was nice catching up with Wini last night listening to her stories. One amazing entertaing girl. With her around, I tend to listen very much cos she just has much more interesting stories to tell than I do. So that speaks alot of volume about her yah. Well! To top it up, we are born on the same birth date but 4 years apart. Last night, she was telling me how she planned her best friend's birthday. Wow! So romantic! I asked why isnt she a guy. If she is, I think I will fall in love with her. Then again on second thoughts, if she is a guy and singaporean, whether or not she is librian, she wont be romantic at all. Just because almost all singaporean guys really sucks at creative ideas for a date. The worst lots are they dont even bother to plan.

Well! Finally, I am taking photos of food and dilligently uploading them on the blog. Enjoy! I wanna buy the new small canon ixus just so i can bring them along in my purse whereever I go and blog them. Or I could opt for the new camera phone with 5megapixels.


Ribeye steak sandwich with grilled onions avocado and wasabi mayonnaise
*the steak is real juicy cos my friend ordered medium-well. The juice just flow into your mouth as you take each bite. However, avocado was missing last night. (I am starting to enjoy the meaty meal with all the steaks these days despite leaving me with heartburnt feeling after that. Too much protein plus I need carbo to survive.)


Falafel wrap with yoghurt tahini n spring onions
*This is what I usually order cos I dont wanna eat the pasta here nor the sandwich which are HUGE. Somehow I am disappointed with last night serving as it tasted much like Indian bean dish. Not enough yoghurt so the filling is alittle dry and it doesnt go smoothly down my throat.


Sticky date toffee pudding with vanilla bean ice cream
*Quite a popular one on the menu since quite a few table around us ordered this. The pudding was really warm and it gives you a moist fluffy feeling like those nonya gui instead of the flaky pastry or the dry fluffy texture of cupcake. Really fabulious! Absolute die die must try. It was love at first taste. The contrast between the cold vanilla ice-cream and the warm pudding just blend well in your mouth tickling your taste bud leaving you wanting for more each time. A dessert where it is hard to find yourself putting your fork down for awhile to listen to what your company is saying. (Wini, dont worry! I did listen to whatever you were saying while I was enjoying your dessert.)


Homemade Lemon tart with wild berries n raspberry coulis
*A perfect dessert to go with your mains that leaves you with a filling stomach. The lemon cream in the middle of the crunchy crust was smooth and soft with a tinge of sweetness among the lemon taste. The tart doesnt make you feel creamy at all. The perfect description would be the feeling when you reminisce of those fond memories of your past relationship. The sour taste represent the past relationship that ended and yet the sweet taste remind you of good old time you had. I am in love with the dessert!

BROTH = Bar Restaurant On The Hill

BROTH (Australian)
21 Duxton Hill
Tel: 6323 3353

I patronize this cosy Australian eatery situated on the quiet hill amidst the busy chinatown and the night scene. It reminds you of those small side street that brings you charm and away from the busy main road in France where you can find nice restaurants but not much crowd. This is one such place. The cute thing is the road is pebble-paved. So ladies you might find it hard to walk with your heels. (I was practically on tip-toe) I kinda like the place cos it reminds me of my days in Europe. I also like it because it is quiet and nice to chill out.

The ambience is cosy. Good for hanging out with a gang of friends to catch up with life. So couple looking for nice romantic place, I dont think this is the place for you. The restaurant is renovated from shop-house so it is pretty enlongated with a tinge of renaissance feel. So this is where you feel things slow down alittle. In fact, it reminds me of a restaurant in Sicily, South Italy. For ladies, do make sure you are accompanied by guys at least cos the road leading to the hill is pretty messy with a line of clubs and disco. There is a public carpark just outside the small street. The pebble street is blocked off so u cant drive your car in. But dont worry, the walk wont kill you. If i can walk, I dont think anyone has a problem with it.

Menu wise, the selection is very limited. I had the beef fillet with blue cheese and cripsy mushroom. Yummy! The beef is round-cut. I like how the taste of the sauce mix well with the spinach. GooDelicious! The pricing would be upper mid-range. Main cost around $26-$34. I had rocket salads with melon and capaccio too. Nice! My favourite! However, the rocket salad taste too raw though. Either there is not enough vingar or they serve the more mature & rough greens than the young ones. Surprisingly, I was full by then. The portion may not look huge but it is definitely filling. So I didnt try the dessert. I am happy with the food and the ambience. Definitely one restaurant I will patronize again if I am in the area or if I am meeting friends working in Raffles Place but it is not one of my hot favourites.

For you, it is worth a try. Good to check out nice cosy restaurant in the side quiet street. That is the joy of living and the fun of discovery.

Colin Wee for Macys

Puree & Pukey!! Check out www.macys.com

Gosh!! Colin is the model for Macy's in-house label INC. He was paid mid-range 5 figure sum for 2 pictures.
Puree! if you see his life-size print, please tear it down, steal it & bring it back for me!
I am ogling at him la. He is so hot!
I am so gonna buy up all the American mag that has him inside. He is so freaking hot!

Singapore Arts Festival

Singapore Arts Festival (25 May - 24 June) is here. I am going to post a list of shows I would like to watch. So if anyone game for any of the followings, let me know.

If you are keen to find out, check out the website www.singaporeartsfest.com

Dreams in Flight
La Fura dels Baus (Spain)
25-27 May, 8pm
Padang
Free
*This is festival opening show. So it is going to be real grand & magnificent (usually). Plus it is outdoor. I am going there on 27 May (Sunday). If you are free and would love to join me, please do so cos I am probably too lazy to go if noone accompany me. I wanna go there to take nice photo. It is time I start photoshoot outing.

DollHouse
Mabou Mines (USA)
21-23 June, 8pm
Drama Centre Theatre
$20, $40, $60, $80
150mins (with intermission)
www.maboumines.org
*This is a play.

Jeremy Monteiro (jazz)
19 & 20 June, 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$20, $40, $60, $80, $100, $120
110mins (with intermission)
*I usually opt for play. But I think I am in love with jazz and never been to any jazz concert. I think I will like this one. This reminds me of my notte bianca experience in Milan where we attended the Quartet performance. That was really beautiful.

Proteo Project Vertical Dance - NEOS
Company il Posto (Italy)
7-10 June, 730pm & 830pm
Raffles City
Free
*This is gonna be cool cos dancers are suspended midair and they gonn dance vertically.

Free Outdoor Performances
Various Artists (Australia, France, Singapore)
25-27 May, 1-3 June, 8-10 June, 15 & 16 June, 22-24 June, from 6.15pm
various venues around Esplanade
check out www.esplanade.com for more info on various performance at various days
*Depends on your luck. Sometimes, it is real nice. Do go early cos it will be packed.

Time Out
Antagon Theater AKTion (Germany)
22-24 June, 8pm
Open Field between the JTC Summit & Jurong East Central 1(near Jurong East MRT Station)
Free
*This is closing celebration. So should be quite grand too. Just that the venue is not so appealing to me. This one I can skip but I am posting this so that people who live near the area might want to pop by if you want some free entertainment which is pretty solid stuff.

Defining the refined

Felt real accomplished finished running many many errand in one morning.
Maybe I am starting to fall in love with morning.
Day started great despite strange interview encounter. At least someone keeps me smiling for now.

So much to look forward to next week. I am watching MidSummer Night Dream! Woohoo!! Not only that I am also watching Macbeth. Cooool~



Macbeth
23 May - 26 May 2007
Wed - Fri, 7pm
Sat 2pm & 7pm
DBS Arts Centre
$35

I am watching Macbeth on 23 May. Qooo!! Then on 26 May,A MidSummer Night Dream in the park al fresco style under the pale moonlight and shinny sky with a pinic basket with my dear. The only other romantic frenzy one I know beside myself. All work out well....The only sad thing, i missed The Phantom of Opera since I couldnt find someone to go watch with me. I have missed it twice. Once in London, now in Sg. Not fated.

Interview Virgin

So I had the first interview of my life. Verdict? Hmm.....what should I say?
The company has only 8 peple. I didnt get a chance to speak at all. The so called GM never even bother to take a look at my resume. I have to repeat 3x I am a fresh graduate. 2x to tell him SMU is a University in sg. FAINT! He must be living in some mountain. He didnt ask me a single question. So how the hell he knows I am suitable.

Apparently, he told me he will call me up on latest Tuesday to meet the Big Boss to confirm everything cos he is in Dubai now. Then he says dont worry he will back me up. (How can he tell I am good when I dont even utter a word. Big question mark right?) After walking out of that office, i have really alot of question marks in my head. First, I am disappointed that I dont get to talk after a tiring night of preparation. (Now I am fully prepared for any interview) Second, how can I not be nervous at all? I was nervous last night that I couldnt sleep. But when i was there, i was like normal. The basic pay is reasonably better for marketing job & there is commision tag to my performance & there is transport allowance. The job scope is good cos I get to do basically everything. Super wide with quite heavy responsibility. But the brand is not strong enough. I wanna learn branding. Here I would be doing everything from scratch. I like the fact that I will be working very closely with the GM so can learn from him. But he seems like some dirty old fellow. He told me"transport wise cos u r my right hand man so u will follow me most of the time so no problem cos I drive. I have a car u know." I feel like telling him straight in the face "BIG DEAL!" He says things like you can hold my hand while in the car. What d F***! He is a malay.

I think I am doing mostly sales jobs. I have to start a new market segment in hotel industry & food chains. Also, focus on export. Basically, main role is sales & secondary role marketing. He told me that his Big Boss is one kind which is why a few people quit recently and that they are in need of people to fill up the position. Well! I need to know that. He reassures me, "dont worry! Anything happen, I will answer to the Boss for u. I will back u up." Well! Obviously that is not my point. I think pay wise I can ask higher if i want since they are expecting me to do so many things. But that is beside the point.

Bottom line I think I am the only applicant. I am not keen. Still waiting for IE Singapore to call me up.

Flustered Wednesday

Went to collect Macbook's power adapter yesterday before i head to Neil Road to meet Genia & Ren.
My friend genia was seriously trying to be funny bringing me to walk around the area of Tanjong Pagar & Maxwell to find 14, Neil Road. Supposedly a cafe which she has no idea what is the name. So we walked around for 30min & I finally call it quit. The sun was out and im melting with d daRn make-up on.

Talking about make-up, it is real pain in d arse. I really salute ppl who has the patience & the skills to apply it. It tooks me 1.5hour just applying it. (I decided to practice before I go for interview the next day) The first time in my life doing it myself. Damn blardy hell loads of steps and so much skills. In d end, I still look the same. Whatever! Then with the make-up, I feel super conscious not to touch my face cos I dont wanna dirty my hand (which often require alot of washing due to my OCD). Worse still when u sweat, u dont dare to wipe. Thank god! I invested in a good one. It doesnt make me look flaky & melting.

So after, we decided to go paragon to eat at canele. I must say the service at canele paragon is so much better. In fact, it is so good. (better means better than the one at Robertson Walk. But the fact is Robertson Walk branch's service sucks to the core. So cant be compared to Paragon branch.) Again, Genia really sabotage. She wanted to take a look at Raoul. End up, I was the one buying. I came out with yet another white shirt. But it is nice!! Heh....Thanks to Genia who has super sharp eyes, I got a nice pink strips namecard holder for quite decent price. So I am happy. Plus I get to eat my favourite Le Royale with rubber tasting tea Chamomile instead of my usual Bushmen Brew. So that was nice. make me happy. Somehow, think of someone whenever I am at canele enjoying my happy food. Wish you were here for an afternoon tea with me to have a nice chit-chat. Been a long time!

The company was definitely great. Ren & Genia kinda gave me lessons on Interview 101 from Q&A to Dressing head to toes. uh huh! Without them, I wouldnt know how to answer some questions in really nice manner while still maintaining the truth. Without them, I wouldnt know I need to submit all my past school testimonial & etc. I didnt even know I need to make a copy. So I was well-prepared by the time I reached home. genia was nice enough to walk me all the way to Popular to make me buy a file which I insisted to buy at Kino at 3x the price.

Genia taught me how to force myself to save when I start working next time & she kinda grill me to do my financial planning & budgeting. & I realised I have been really ambitious about returning my dad my exchange expenses and my school fees on top of earning enough to pay for my own MBA. Well! Be glad if I can even support the same lifestyle I am enjoying now.

Expenditure for the day = $250 ++

My sleeping cycles are reverting back to normal since I have been awaken before noon. This week it has been anytime before 10. Thanks to all those annoying phonecalls coming in at unearthly hours as though my phoneline is a hotline. All the errands I have to do. All calls except a call I am expecting. It is driving me mad esp cos I am super grouchy when I dont sleep well. So I decided to wake up then no more calls. Once I go back & sleep, the calls come flooding in. Some kind of jokes huh?!

Well! Finally on a faithful morning like this, I got a call from one company for interview tomorrow. FINALLY! The most ironic thing is it is the company I applied last (yesterday) that responded. Of course this time I have written so many cover-letter and CV that this is the most improved version with no mistake. Compared to the one I submitted first which is also the job I am keen in most. I stare at that CV now in horror.

Preparing for all the nasty interview question now. I have to be at their office by 9am tomorrow. Gosh! that means I have to wake up at 530-6am!! Double Gosh! I wish I have some chauffeur to drive me there. So freaking nervous cos I never go for any blardy interview before.

Graduation

Hey peeps!

My graduation is on 14 July. For those who can make yourself available, I appreciate it very much. I probably only have 2 seats assigned. So that means they are reserved for my parents. However, those who are not graduating with me or not from smu, I hope you can still make yourself available that day to take my graduation picture with me in SMU Campus. Somehow, the commencement has real HUGE significance to me. I always dream of myself in those robes since young. Also, I am going to be the first foreign degree graduate in my entire extended family. (alot pressure there cos I am a female and a lot of ppl are jus watching at my every step to see when I will make the wrong move. Bring it on!)

Here is a list of people I must have on my graduation day.

Jace, it goes without saying you are on the top list. You are my best friend. You are the love of my life. Of course I want you in every part of my life chapter. So you better move your arse here on time from your farmland.

Jac, without you who is even going to help me retain my memories of such important day in my life. My official photographer!

Puree, well....it wouldnt have been complete without the mama right?

Hope...I will be more than contented to have only B2, Da Jie, Koof & B1. Cant possibly have a grand closure to SMU life without the most important & significant people who have totally changed my view on life in SMU. Without these special people, I would still very much resent SMU since the first year has been real sucky.

KL, Shan & Lynn....I am really looking forward to taking grad picture together in the studio one day with all our different robes. It is so cool. It marked our 10 years of friendship. We have grown so much together.

The Trios - Nick, Ter and Xuan...I really really demand that you guys are here. I mean how can i be a real princess when the people that pamper me most are missing from my special day. Yes terence! I will attend your graduation if you got the gut to invite me without antagonizing your darling. hahaha.....

Karen, you are the first friend I made in sg. How can I have missed out on you?!

Jonny, I know you are probably schooling at that time. But I wish you could come for my graduation. If you can make it, I will make sure I get an extra ticket for you just so you can attend the ceremony. I think dad & mom would love to meet you too. I miss you lots. Been a long time since we last catch up. I will make sure I visit you in Prague before you graduate too. Hope you are doing good. Really miss you so much. I have so much to tell you. If you see this, drop me a mail soon. ;)

Strange I have no Monday blues anymore ;)

I am feeling pleased... Maybe I shouldnt live in denial that I am not a high-maintenance..cos now I think I am....The scary part is I dont feel at all guilty nor ashame about it. In fact, that word doesnt even bring any negative connotation at all to me now...

I just sign about $1000 buck worth of stuff today. It feels great. I could imagine my dad's booming blasting voice when the next month statement comes. But till then. & I should better get a job before that if not I could so imagine me being dragged back to Mym. Well! I only swipe the CC twice for that amount. That doesnt include other expenses from my own account. Well done! & I am happily feeling shiok inside.

I collected my lovely darling from her servicing & polishing treatment. It is time my car need some freshening up too. (Did I mention I am going for test drive for the new GS? Ok! Not so new actually. Been out quite awhile. I am not so keen either cos it is smaller than my ES i think. But probably next week. If anyone wanna come along, you are invited!)

So I went to have my hair cut. FINALLY! I feel more decent & human. The long hair is irritating me cos it has been so hard to manage and have been trying to survive bad hair days or even weeks. In short, I just hate long hair. My favourite analogy! Can you imagine how bad it can be when you are frightened by your own reflection in the mirror at night when you visit the toilet? Gosh! That shows how scary I look. My hairdresser told me that she is so happy today that she doesnt have to cut so short. Cos she asked me the same old question, "how short"..I am so sick of answering it when at the end of the day she is not going to give in to my request & i find it really redundant to bargain with my hairdresser on the length of my desired hair. I feel really annoyed having no control of my own hair. So this time I decided to tell her that she can decide for me since she knows what my answer would be. So that makes her so happy that my hair doesnt have to be cut so short. (as though she ever cut it short. Whatever!) Smart hairdresser also pacifies me that I need to go for interview so the shoulder length hair makes me look too small girl to be respected at the first impression. Right. (As if!)

So I shall go back to her after I get a job that I want a shoulder length hair cut since I dont need to count on first impression anymore...see what more excuses she could come up with this time to keep my hair long. I dont know wassup with ppl who are dying to have my hair long. I remember when I was in crescent, my classmate cried the day I cut my hair short. That was one of the real strange encounter. Then it was Tony. Now my dear Linda. FAINT!

Anyway, I am happy at least that my hair is more manageable. I like it when my face looks rounder. Wahahaa...Strange phenomenon I know. My face is so chubby now from all the sleeping & eating, the other day when a guy fren saw me in school, he couldnt take it. The very first glance he saw me, he walked over & pinched me real hard. I was in total SHOCKED. I think he was also alittle taken aback by my reaction. So he was like "Oop! Sorry. You just look so adorable being so chubby." Kaoz! Is that a blardy compliment? But his reaction was so spontaneous. That says something about the amount of weight I put on & I must admit I dont feel guilty at all. In fact, im secretly pleased that I look rounder (minus the double chin). I got the fu qi. So hopefully, I can get a job soon.

Then I make a trip to Shiseido counter at Tangs at Vivocity to buy my mom's stuff. End up, I bought the entire series of make-up for myself. From basic cream to foundation to eyeshadow to blusher to lipstick. You name it, I bought it. I am supposed to go back & buy 4 more stuffs though. The trouble with being a woman & yet that's where the fun is. I have decided it is time I learn the basic of make-up. I cant possibly go for interview with a blank face. So I really just bought real basic stuff. & of course a lesson from the make-up artist too. She was patient enough to teach me step by step. Now I think it is going to take me 3 hours to get ready to go out instead of the usual 2hours. Kaoz! I must say I do respect ppl who put on the blardy thick make-up. Loads of gongfu. Gosh! I am so lost I keep asking the lady to repeat the steps. She is so exasperated that she is close to writing it down for me. She is expecting me to go back to her very soon to ask her how to use them. I must have sound real dumb blonde. But nvm. I am learning & there is always the first time to everything.

She was also feeling alittle strange why I would want to apply anything when I wanna look like I have nothing on. Cos everything I stressed I want a natural look with more brown & earthy tone. The nude look. So she did try to accommodate with me. I look like I put on nothing but just look alittle more radient from the usual plain look. Well! I mean take things slow wah. I wouldnt want my friends to not recognize me if I change drastically. & I probably look like a drag queen with really LOUD make-up on. So I am quite pleased. Probably another more expenditure to come buying a set of brushes for all these application purposes. Wahahaha.....I am finding it quite fun now cos got ppl to apply for me today. but I dont know how long my patience will last before I give up on it.

After which I have a lovely dinner with my badminton kakis with not so nice conversation topic. I have no ideas if it is just me or it is the age factor thing that is setting in on everyone. The recent conversation has been about jobs, career, future plans and relationships. BLEAH!!!!!!! These are the times I miss my puree & pukey for being able to hold real silly conversation and make me laugh all days. Those were the days. I really miss it.

So that is a summary of my fruitful day. Running errands, enjoying life splurging money. Thats the way!

Sunday Brunch @ Whitebait & Kale

Whitebait & Kale
1, Orchard Boulevard
#01-01, Camden Centre
Tel: 6333 8697

I had my Sunday brunch at this place last Sunday. Please make reservation in advance cos it is usually full house unless you are thinking of going there at 2pm like me. Last order at 330pm though. The experience was great. I am beginning to love waking up early to enjoy such relaxing lifestyle. We were lucky. Whitebait & Kale happened to be one of the participating outlets for New Zealand festival. So we watched a performance by a group of New Zealanders before we had our brunch. It was cool. The sight was lovely with many expats family with really lovely kids.

I had nice crispy and crunchy belgium waffle with caramelized banana and fresh strawberries. The portion is definitely not enough for me. I felt real hungry even after I finished eating. But to many girls, i think it is decent portion. You feel full after awhile. It is really delicious. (thinking about it, I am drooling already). For 2 people, it cost us less than 50bucks. So worth quite a deal. They serve Australian cuisine if you are thinking of opting for al a carte menu. The price is reasonable within the range of $25 - $36 for mains.

The ambience is slow and relaxing. Definitely a great way to start your lazy Sunday afternoon. They play real nice lounge music. My favourite! I would picture this place to be a great brunch place for newly-wed couple to start their sunday morning before they head down to the beach to chill out after their brunch. The decor is orange-centric so it evokes a nice warm comfy feeling where you just want to cuddle in ur nice soft cushions. Thats the feeling I get.

Puree and Pukey! Cant wait for you guys to come back soon. I have plenty of new hang out places to bring you 2. This is definitely a nice place to sit down, chill out and bitch with you guys. Yay!!

Art Exhibition

The Chalcography of the Lourve Museum
04 May - 22 July 2007
Singapore Art Museum
10.00 am - 7.00 pm Daily
Free Admission on weekdays 12.00noon to 2.00pm and Fridays 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Exchange in europe was definitely a life-changing chapter for me. I have learnt to appreciate arts and play much better. Make me more refined and less unglam. Giving me a chance to appreciate the finer things in life which also make me regret not taking my literature seriously in crescent days. Now I gotta eat my own words when I told my Literature teacher that I will never regret dropping her subject cos I will never understand nor go near such artsy stuff. Thats probably why my dad always teaches me not to speak my mind completely and to leave some rooms for turn-back.

Well Well Well!! I think this is one exhibition worth seeing. It showcases 138 prints of some of the master piece of Lourve Museum in Paris. Of course that means the famous Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is definitely one of the attraction. Check it out!

P.S. hey love, Lets check this out together after your work on some Friday. We shall then proceed on to our romantic dinner at the restaurant at Dempsey Road where you wanna bring me to. Or we can check out this cool restaurant at Labrador Park overlooking the seaview. Date me when you are back from your Aussie trip. Missing you already ;)

The Notebook

After Puree's recommendation, I watched the film named "The Notebook" last night. Thanks Puree! (I had the VCDs all along but never watch it. The cover didnt do much justice to the story cos it is so not enticing at all.)

It is definitely a fantastic timeless love story. The actor is really cute (minus his moustache). I like his character in the movie and definitely he is someone I would dream of to marry. Lets just say most girls would dream of. At least, I know puree, pukey, karen would agree with me. (Thats how hollywood movies portray idealism rather than realism) I simply love love love this film. Because many of the elements in the film are exactly what I would dream of. One such element would be their mansion by the lake. Wow! To top it up, it has a balcony overlooking the lake where I could have my afternoon tea. Plus it is situated in the countryside. What a heavenly place! In fact, it is like a paradise! That is the kind of dream place I would want to live in. (Hey Karen dear, I hope you have watched this movie. I know you will love this film. I thought of you when I watched it.) You row your boat to the lake full of beautiful swans and read a book underneath the sun with your beautiful hat while you enjoyed tea from your pinic basket. Perfect english countryside life! ooooh! So romantic! (Ok! I know I am dreaming too much recently. Oh Well! Thats what happened when you are really very free.)

Noah is a guy every girl wish they marry. I really salute his love for her. (i didn't cry but I am definitely moved by his love for her) I definitely admire his courage to keep his loved one by his side. Esp the scene when she came back the first time to meet him and then she decided to leave him again for her fiance. That scene where he spoke his true feeling to make her stay despite knowing that he is putting himself in a vulnerable position and yet he doesnt mind being hurt by her cos to him pride and his insecurity meant nothing compared to having her. It was a gamble and he took it. To him, all that matters was her.

I also love the last scene. It was painfully sweet. I was really close to tears. Girls, you should watch this. (Chill Lynn. I am gonna lend you this VCDs.) I am definitely blown away. I dont think such romance will ever exist in such pragmatic society like sg. Maybe we should all settle in Italy. A land full of romantic italians who are pretty dashing, charming, great sense of fashion, very gentlemanly and hot too. A real eye-candy! One main reason why i miss my italian days.

Well! Dont blame me for being still single. The guys here should really get themselves a good mirror and start reflecting. (oops! No pun intended.)

I am dreaming of flying kites on a vast patch of grassland....watch the sunset....enjoy the stars with a pinic basket...
I am dreaming of spending the whole day at amusement park or theme park playing bumming cars and take thrilling rides screaming my lung out..
Sigh....how to turn such dreamy ideas into reality in sg...
Maybe all I need is a good holiday.

Train rides

I have this urge to take long train ride along the country side, the coastal area, the forest and the mountain...
Beautiful memories of my europe trip came flooding to my mind...
Those long train rides...though tiring but it was so enjoyable...
I like the feeling of looking out the window enjoying the passing scenery of the beautiful nature...
A perfect timing to think through things, sort out feelings or even just day-dream...or Stoning - my favourite past time.

Thats probably the reason why I like to sit in my own car at the back seat enjoying the scenery (even though sg has nothing much to talk about).

Dim Sum @ Holland Village

One of the rare occasion I wake up early for breakfast. To many, it would be considered brunch. But according to my definition, brunch means any time after 1pm. So since I met up with my kakis before 12noon, it should be breakfast.

Definition aside, so I met up with my lovely badminton teammates minus the captain today at Holland Village for dim sum. Lovely morning gazing at the busy town where alot of mums with children walking by. It is really a lovely sweet sight to see young mums with cute children. So adorable! Looking at them, the more I envy. I really want my own children!! Alot of nice thoughts run through my mind. Guess it is the age factor playing in. I wonder if i will be a cool mum. You know you still look young and hip while strolling holding hands with a young kid. Like Angelina Jolie! Cool yah! & I start to wonder if I will make a good mum. Alot of such thoughts. It is funny how the thoughts of marriage scare me cos I have forbia of commitment and yet I yearn for the lifestyle with my own children. Ironic!

I must say it is a lovely morning and I am beginning to fall in love with waking up to such sweet lazy morning. Maybe I should do more breakfast too. Increase my food intake level also. hahaha.

Breakfast was really a nice occasion catching up with my friends. Great company! I just enjoy every single moment I spent with these friends. Old pals just make you feel so comfortable in their company. You feel so totally at ease. They understand you instead of judging you. Feel really grateful to have such good friends in my life. I never want to imagine my life without them in it. Thanks for being such significant ones in my life walking through the whole process of my growing up.

Anyhow, Dim Sum was the usual so nothing to talk about. Been awhile since I last had dim sum too. I am loving this lifestyle. So wondering maybe the lifestyle of tai tai is not that bad an idea afterall. hahahaha..... the thoughts that I used to find it disgusting! The thoughts that never existed in my dictionary. I am so career-driven. Now my values & thinking have started to sway. Learning to slow down the pace of my life & enjoying the beauty of life. Well! Really life is so beautiful that there are just so many things in life to celebrate about and discover. Our lives in sg is so fast-paced, we often tend to overlook the finer side of things in life. I am glad im slowly discovering them. Guess 7mths in Europe and mainly the Italian way of life is getting into me. I should seriously consider moving out of sg.

Maybe settle down in Middle East, find an arabian prince & get married. Good plan! hahaha

Mid Summer Night Dream

I am pretty envious of Lynn that she went to watch Mid Summer Night dream under the velvet sky and shinning stars at Fort Canning Hill. It sounds so cool. I know it is nice and a great experience. Something romantic crazy like me will enjoy. It is even nicer than expected from the way Lynn described the play. Somemore, it is outdoor play watching experience with your own pinic basket and a mat on the green grass. How cool is that sound?! A pity I dont have that many friends who are cultured enough to enjoy such finer side of things in life. More of friends who will go for a meal or supper with me anytime but not such culturally refine friends I have. Maybe I should start hunting for more refined friends than hanging out with such uncouth friends like B2 who talked to me in strange Hokkien with all the vulgaraties all the time...

I want to watch Mid Summer Night Dream. If anyone interested, please ask me out. The ticket only costs about $35 bucks.
Hey dear, if you see this & you wanna go, let me know. You are the only romantic person I know & I am sure you will love this experience.

I want to organise an outing to play paint balls. Anyone interested?

Spiderman 3

Just watched Spidey 3. Finally at Vivo City GV max. The screen is really huge. Give me the full impact of the film im watching.
Not a bad film but too much character introduction with quite a haphazard resolution to the many issues raised. Too much stories in too little time. I wont say complicated or complex...simple story but just alittle too much.

Instead of having relaxing time being entertained for 140min, u feel like you are trying to catch up with the stories & characters. Alittle exhaustive on the audience. Not very thoughtful director there. Camera movement was bad too. Too much movement in action sequence. Not steady at all. i feel annoyed watching shaky screen.

The costume is nice I must say. The black new outfit. It is cool! But wassup with the association with the dark side. Then they make the cute reporter (the villian) look so bad in the black outfit with such ugly teeth. I feel so unjustified. & they have to disfigured oh-so-cute Harry. By the way, the creativity of this production seem alittle limited. esp when they borrow material from Harry Potter. Watch out for the parallelism of some of the fireball gadgets. Shame on them.

But it was a nice experience nonetheless. I love the screen. The bigger more comfy seat. Alot of leg room. Cool! & I had my popcorn and cheezy hotdog. Plus the company..Watched with my family. Im pleased!

Just pay a visit at Amoy Street temple for letting me have a safe trip in Europe.
I know it is one year late. But it is better than never. It is the thought that count.
Also pray for finding a good job soon. Just so my parents will let me have some peace.

I guess gotta go there again soon.
To pray for safe trips for my dearest Hope who are going for exchange, my friend robin and my ex-TA, Bert.
Alot of people I know are going for exchange next semester. Good thing for them. I really envy them.
I hope I can hurry get a job and earn decent amount for me to go on a holiday again in Europe to meet up with Hope.
That will be wonderful.

Of course I wanna visit the land of Italy. Dine & shop at my favourite spot in Milan.
Visit Patty too. That is a MUST!

I want to watch movies!!!
I want to play badminton!
I need to exercise cos I am feeling lethargic.

B2, how about night run at West Coast Park with me on every Monday and Thursday night around 11pm?
You need to exercise too cos you are getting FAT. Plus you have no friends to hang out with.
So I am doing you a favour. Consider it.

Corduroy Cafe

I chance upon a nice French cafe at vivo city level 1 overlooking the sea. A perfect place to chill out (cos they have nice sofa set) for tea and enjoy the sunset.

Simple things in life make me happy.
I wanna bring you there when you are back, Pukey!

I wish I wish I wish

I wish for a bouquet of calia lilies, a plate of nice dessert, a beach and a nice warm hug!
I wish I could abandon everything I have to escape to some mountain in Butan to become a nun.
I wish I can meet up with people that dote on me dearly like the trios.
I wish I could...............

I discover the wonder of Isetan supermarket on Tuesday night. Loads of Jap & Korean food. oooo....lovely!! I bought this set to make bibimbap...my favourite!! Taste not bad too...