At Last! My blog is up! Thanks to Mandrake! I will explain more soon. Am I too strong for my own good? I seriously wonder….. Wantonly mee Last Sunday, I was invited to Yan’s place to try her father’s Wanton Mee. The reason is she wanted to open a stall for her parents to sell it. Before she can do it, she needs a few friends who are very picky about food to give opinions about the Wanton Mee. The most difficult part about wanton mee is cooking the noodles and the sauce to go with it. And of course the shrimps’ dumplings as well. I think I gave a lot of comments on the wanton mee as I’m very particular about food. And if you are going to ask me for opinion, you better be prepared for the worst since I don’t mince my words. When my mum found out, she told me off for being too honest and asked me if the parents are angry. I think the parents are okay with my criticism. I believe you would rather hear it now rather you open business and losing money. Overall the food is okay but there’s room for improvement. Regine, Derrick and I reached her place at about 4pm and decide to play mahjong to idle the time away. And I won about $42 after playing 1 ½ rounds. After mahjong and the dinner, Yan, Wendy, Regine, Derrick, Davis, Celest, Jeff and I head to Halo’s bar for some drinks and KTV. I was only home at 1am and didn’t have a good night sleep. Btw, tell me does these look real to you? Inner beauty rules Check out the videos.. My first fashion show On Friday, I went to meet my favorite couple for a fashion show at Ritz Carlton and at the same time to pass each other the birthday presents that we bought a long time ago. It’s the newly launch Daniel Hechter’s B.ha lingerie. While waiting for the hot mama to arrive, mandy and I decide to grab some dinner while waiting for her. Thinking the food will be just finger food (as per mandy’s friend that told us); I was surprised to find buffet dinner spread. I grabbed some cold cuts and hot food. And the rice caught my eyes, I decide to grab a few spoons of it. To my horror, I looked around the reception, I’m the only lady there eating rice. I was wondering “Don’t these tai tais eat rice??” Oh well. Sad to say, the only famous people that I recognize among the rich and famous is Andrea De’ Cruz. You know the one that received half of her then-boyfriend’s liver. She was there with some ladies but not her hot husband. So anyway, hot mama reached. I was really happy to see her. It’s really been a while. We just stand around the reception area chatting about what’s going on in our life and at the same time, we became fashion police that night. Some of the girls do look weird wearing ill-fitting dresses. Aren’t they rich enough to get stylist to do it for them? Straight to the point, the door open at about 8:40pm. We head in and sat at the front row of the runway. Below are some pictures that I took using my phone, please bear with it. Junita Simon is that night emcee. She’s hot and doesn’t look like a mother to 3 or 4 kids. The show started after 2 speeches with the first Malaysian Idol’s Jaclyn Victor singing Leona Lewis’s Bleeding Love. She has a very powerful voice and at first I thought she was lip-syncing as she does sound like Leona Lewis. But when she was standing right in front of me, I knew she’s not lip-syncing and I’m blown away by her performance. And the models came out, some of the designs are pretty okay. I think they should have found some better models as I was sitting really up close, some of the models butts’ have scars on it. It just doesn’t look professional to me. I think they could have done better job especially they are copying Victoria Secret’s fashion show with the live singing, gold dusts on the runway and the flying angels except B.ha is using some China’s acrobats. I’m not exactly impressed by it but overall the show is quite alright. After the show, I dropped them at Shelly’s place to pick up the girls and I went home to rest to prepare for the busy weekends ahead. Btw, I think I received vouchers for True Yoga, so if any of you are interested, I can give them to you for free. At last, it’s a short working week! P.S: Hot mama, thank you for the presents. I love them! Whhheeee!!! nadnut won!! Congrats dear!!!! Now I can claim my prize from you! Enjoy the trip with jen jen! A/X After a long wait for it, I went to pick it up last Friday before meeting nadnut and missy for dinner. The A/X belt in black. It’s not for me but my god brother, Derrick. It meant to be his birthday present and out of the 3 items (Liverpool’s jersey, bracelet and the belt) he wants, I decide to give him this since he like it so much and it’s still within my budget. A week before his birthday, I actually went to A/X shop at Takashimaya to check if they have stocks but apparently it was sold out and it will come in later but don’t know when. So on my birthday, I know he’s going to pass me my present so I thought I should try my luck and call all the A/X shops in Singapore to check if the belt is here but alas it wasn’t meant to be. They told me it will only come in late February/early March. I called them again in late February and they told me they are coming in early March and if I like to leave my name to reserve it which I agreed without second thoughts. So when I called last Thursday in the morning, they gave me disappointing news saying that there’s a delay in the shipment. I was getting desperate and I decide to get it online (but they only accept U.S credit cards) and even enlisted help from someone to ask if he has friends that stays in US and able to help to get it. But I guess, hard work and patience do pay off. That afternoon, I received a missed call from a number that I don’t recognize and I call them back. To my surprised, it’s actually A/X shop in Takashimaya and the belt is here. So I told them I will pick it up on Friday and it will be a good surprise for Derrick since I’m meeting him later that night for drinks. So on Friday, I finish work late as there’s this huge project going on and there’s work to clear. I head to town to pick up the belt and at the same time bought this tee for Jeff. After doing all the shopping, I met up with nadnut at Cineleisure and I’m glad that she likes the birthday present that I bought for her. Missy was late as usual and we only finished our dinner at 21:30. They went to St. James and I head to UE Square to meet up with Derrick, Celest, Yan and some others. When I hand the present to Derrick, he was really happy, the smile on his face and a peck on my cheek tells all. I knew all the effort to get the present was worth it as I know he went a lot of places to search for the watch that he thinks it will be perfect for me. And on that Friday afternoon, he actually told me that he’s going to give me a surprise at 23:00 that night. I was wondering what it could be since he already gave me my birthday present. At 23:20, Jeff appears out of nowhere and I got a shocked. I’m surprised that Jeff turned up especially he needs to work on Friday nights and even he does join us for drinks on Friday, it will be usually after 1am. I’m touched that Derrick actually plan this surprise with Jeff. And I have to admit I was happy and slightly disappointed as I thought he bought me Ipod touch. The watch that Derrick gave me. The A/X Tee. So what is “it’s the thoughts that count” when getting gifts for people? The above tells all. It’s not only the thoughts; it comes from the heart as well. P.S: nadnut, thank you for the Ralph Lauren’s Romance P.P.S: Raynard, it costs SGD139. I’m going broke…. I don’t usually buy clothes online as I was afraid the size won’t fit (mostly because of the length) or the irresponsible person who sell it. But when I stumble across my hot mama’s online store, I knew it will be different. I know she will get sizes that will fit girls who are either tall or on a plus-size. Hey after all she worked in a reputable fashion house. So if you are looking for classy and vintage, please go here to take a look at the clothes and judge for yourself. I’m sure a lot of you wouldn’t mind having more online stores to shop right. Now, I need to go look for her to order one of the dresses before its gone. Hectic weeks These 2 weeks have been really hectic for me. I’m mentally and physically drained by every thing from work to friends. In the work department, there are a couple of huge projects going on and I need to interview a new candidate for the position of Service Administrator. I have always hope that I can focus on HR and I got my wish BUT I’m still quite new in this and I’m not sure if I’m up to the job. Let’s hope I don’t screw it up or something. In the friends department, I have been accompanying a close friend who is going through a rough patch for the past 2 weeks. I tried to be her listening ear and at the same time to give her the best advice I could but I do wonder at times whether I’m helping her or hurting her? On a better note, I start to “choose” my friends carefully. I know people change when they grow up but the difference is either they change for the better or the worst. Like a wise man said, you don’t need a lot of friends around you; you only need a handful of them who’s being true to you. So if you really want to be my friend, treat me like you want people to treat you. It has to come from the heart. I’m sure you don’t want people around you who may betray you anytime right? And I realize envy can turn someone into a monster. In the love department, I’m not as confident as before. I’m not sure if my friend who is going through a rough patch influenced me in any way but it’s just not good. I don’t wish to give up and I hope things will get better soon. And most importantly I need to get my confidence back and to trust him. In the monetary department, I’m pretty cash strapped as I need to pay for my school fees which eat up about 1/3 of my salary which is bad. Let’s hope I’m getting a pay rise soon. Whee!! I’m starting school next Thursday. Wish me luck since I need lots of it. I wonder how it will feel to go back to school since it’s been years I touch my books. *shudders* Blue Screen Stupid laptop blue screened when I was typing my entry…I’m damn pissed off now! DIE DIE DIE!!!! Birthday celebrations 15th of February (Friday) So on Valentine’s Day, I went straight home after work to have dinner with parents. They want to give me an advance birthday treat and we went to Apollo’s Banana Leaf Indian Restaurant at Race Course Road. After dinner, we head straight home and I fell asleep at 11pm while watching American Idol on channel 5. I woke up a couple of times in the middle of the night to read friends’ text messages. I was so surprised that many friends remember my birthday and they bother to text me at such ungodly hours. I’m really touched by their gesture. I woke up at 830am on Friday morning and watch some TV before I fell asleep on the sofa. Woke up at 130pm to order Macdees and fell asleep again at 4plus and got up at 515. I felt like a pig for sleeping so much that day. So anyway I met up with my god brother at 6pm for dinner at Central’s Manhattan Fish Market and he gave me my 2nd birthday present. After dinner, we went to this chill out place at Robertson Quay to meet up with Raymond who shares the same birthday as me. After drinking some Choya, we went to MOS as planned. Jeff came to join us at 11pm to give me a birthday kiss on my cheek. All of us just drink at Pure and had fun playing drinking games. Jeff and I left early as I was getting sleepy and he needs to work in the morning. On my lunar birthday (Wednesday) I met up with Regine for lunch at Sushi Teh and received my 3rd present. At evening, my mum cooked “Mee Sua” with 2 hardboiled eggs. And dad gave me some “ang pow” as present since I don’t really like cakes or rather I’m super picky about them. The most surprising thing is someone wants to marry me when I’m 30 got Far East Flora to send a bouquet of white roses to my place to make up to me for not sending it during Valentine’s Day. I’m really touched by his gesture. “Fiancé” thank you. The next day, we went to The Cathay’s restaurant for dinner with my god brother to do one last “Lo Hei” and at the same time to celebrate our individual lunar birthday. Mine was on Wednesday and his on Friday. After that, we went to Rain at UE Square for a drink before I head home to crash. This year birthday celebrations was slightly quiet but I did had fun because the most important thing is that I spent it with people who I love and love me. Birthday presents’ pictures will be up soon. Thanks to everyone that makes this year’s birthday a memorable one. Be it good or bad memories. Thank you!! I’m getting old I realize that I am getting older. And I mean seriously I’m getting on ages. I used to able to party with friends until wee hours but now when the clock strike 1:30am. I will start yawning and will want to head home and sleep. An example on last Friday, I was out drinking with the three girls and I was getting sleepy at 2am. When we finish partying at this drinking hole, my dearest JY decide to continue at Dragonfly. Therefore, off we go when I know that I can be lying on my bed in half an hour time. I think it’s the bottle of Chivas that we 4 girls consumed causes us to be too bubbly in the cab. Think the cab driver was pretty amused by us. Though we danced and we laughed, my night did end with a bad note. It’s over and I don’t wish to elaborate more. So anyway, off I head home at 5:30am and I only hit the sacks at 6:30am. I should have called a friend out for macdees breakfast since I have been craving it for a while. In the end, I decide to laze my Saturday away even though there are 2 parties to attend. I used to be able to party 2 days in a row but not now. On Sunday, my whole body is aching especially my shoulders and neck areas. I actually felt abit feverish but nothing is gona stop me from going for a nice brunch at P.S Café and Jude Law’s movie. Mr. Big was so sweet to bring me to catch a movie starring Jude Law, as I am crazy about him. I know the movie will be slow and something like Closer, which he dislike, but he was still sweet enough to watch it with me. Therefore, off we go get our breakfast but P.S Café was full and it was so noisy that we decide to go somewhere else for breakfast. He decides to head to Corduroy and Finch for brunch. The food wasn’t that great especially my eggs were over-cooked but I didn’t want to make any noise as I find it waste of a time. They got Mr. Big’s orders wrong, the only consolation is the orange juice, and coffees are great. Let’s just say we won’t go back to the place again. For that kind of price we pay, the service and food are not up to the standards. After our brunch, we head to GV grand for the movie - Breaking and Entering. It’s actually a slow and full of despair kinda of movie. Everyone in the movie is pretty twisted up. It’s a simple movie with no special effects, it’s just pure acting and they are fantastic. They are able to act out the emotions very well. I will give it 2 ½ out of 5 popcorns. I find the storyline abit too slow for my liking. If not for Jude Law, I don’t think I would have caught the show. I have to thank Mr. Big for going through this slow movie with me. We head back to his place for a nap before heading out to Old Airport Road for Char Kuey Teow. It was disappointing, as I don’t think that stall was great. I wasn’t feel well, so Mr. Big bought me 2 bottles of herbal teas that taste the bitterest. I can actually feel the bitter taste in my mouth now. Just after a night of partying, I actually had aches everywhere and have the symptoms of falling sick. I’m really getting old. I think I can semi- ¾-retired from my partying life. Stay away if you don’t want to be killed by me I think my boss is pms-ing as he has been treating me very coldly and quite short-tempered for this couple of days…At last it’s Friday, let’s hope his mood will get better next week if not I will feel like treading on the landmines… My nerds were saying that he either having menopause or he’s not getting it from his wife. Let’s hope its the latter as the problem is easier to solve. I am moody at work and if looks could kill, I think alot of people would have die now… A promise to nadnut!!! I know this is abit late but like what people always say “Better late than never!” So here’s the picture as promised…2 pictures to make it up for the lateness… I think she had seen the pictures….oh well… =) I know I’m weird Thanks to this hot mama, I have to state 6 weird things about me. These are the rules: Each player of this game starts out by giving 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write in a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. After you do that, leave them each a comment letting them know you tagged them and to read your blog! 1) I love bean sprouts but I do not eat bean sprouts with all kind of noodles regardless whether it’s dried mee pok or laksa or prawn noodle soup except Char Kuey Tiao. I will take it out one by one before I will eat the noodles. 2) I love all kinds of chocolates except chocolate milk. I just don’t like the taste of it but I’m fine with hot cocoa. 3) I can’t live without chili. I must have chili in every meal. 4) I’m quite a cleanliness freak but you will probably find my table the only place which is messy and slightly dusty. 5) I hate people coming close to me. I’m very sensitive to people that I don’t know touching or just accidentally brushing across me. I will feel very “eck” and will try to wipe it away with tissue. 6) I can sleep with my leg up and my feet resting on the bed. So there! The 6 poor souls that I’m going to tag are: 1) Catherine 2) Joanne 3) Serendipity 4) Grace 5) Ruok 6) r3gular I love to cook but not cleaning up the mess Most of my friends know that I’m the one that prepares dinner for my parents during weekdays. Saturday usually I will be out and on Sunday, it will be my mum’s turn as she will not be working on Sunday. But this Sunday, she was working and the cooking duties lied on my shoulder. Since I had the whole day, I decide to make pork chop with Japanese curry. Something likes Katsu Curry. There will be pictures and step by step procedure for people who want to give it a try. Here it goes. First get the pork fillet from a supermarket you desire. And marinate it with 2 teaspoons of Soya sauce, a dash of pepper and Ajinomoto. And put it in the fridge for frying later. Try to marinate the pork fillet earlier or in the morning so that the meat will able to absorb the flavors. Chop the carrots and potatoes into cubes or smaller pieces so that it will soften faster. 2 carrots and 2 potatoes are more than enough for 3 people. But it’s all up to individual how much carrots or potatoes you liked to have. Chop some onions too. I like to use the traditional way of making the crusts. I actually used 4 pieces of Jacob’s biscuits (that kind that you used it to drip into coffee etc) and crushed it like the picture shown. Before cooking the curry, you got to “loosen” up the pork fillet by hammering it a bit. You can do it before or after marinating. Heat up the pot with about 2 teaspoon of cooking oil (I used vegetarian oil which is healthier). Throw in the chopped onions. And stir it till it’s slightly golden brown. Pour in the carrots and potatoes and stir fried it for a while before adding about 2 rice bowl of water. Just make sure the water level covers the vegetables. Cover the pot and let it simmers for awhile. My pilot friend introduces me this brand “Golden Curry” which he claims that it tastes the best and I agreed as well. There are 3 types of spiciness to choose from, “mild hot”, “medium hot” and “hot”. Since I love spicy food so I always use the “hot” type. Get a bowl and use about 2 ½ cubes of the curry. Pour the hot soup from the pot into the bowl and let it dissolve it before pouring it into the pot. This is to make sure the curry cubes are dissolved nicely. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes and off the stove before the curry burnt. Then leave it at aside. Heat up a pot of oil. Dip the fillets into a bowl of 2 beaten eggs. Let it soak for a while and place it on the crushed biscuits. Make sure both sides are nicely covered before putting it into the pot of oil. Repeat the process. Make sure the fire is not too big if not the fillet will be burnt before it’s cooked. Once it’s golden brown, take it up and let it drain before placing it on the paper which will absorbs more oil. Serve it with rice and pour some curry gravy on top of it. Oh and don’t forget to clean up the kitchen after the mess cooking. I’m missing my pork chop now! I’m feeling like a fat-ass After having Chicken rice for lunch on Wednesday, Nasi Lemak (which is super yummy) on Wednesday’s night after catching Olivia’s concert (great concert!) at UCC, Yong Tau Foo curry for lunch on Thursday, A big bowl of rice with home-cooked food on Thursday night, Waffle with kaya toppings as breakfast for today’s morning, Sleeping at 1030pm for the past few days (except for Wednesday) And not getting laid doing any exercise; Makes me feel like a fat woman…It’s time to cut down my carbo intake and get laid exercise. Rodrigo Santoro está quente I always thought only British actors will melt my heart but I actually found out that Brazilian actor do the same thing as well or maybe it’s just him. When I first saw him in Love Actually, I thought “Wow, he’s cute!” but didn’t pay much attention to him as there’s a few cute actors with the to die-for British accent in the movie even Thomas Sangster, the cute little boy starring as Sam. So back to this Brazilian actor. Recently he starred in the hit movie, 300 and won good critics for his character. In the movie, he’s the King Xerxes. I’m sure a lot of people by now should know who he is. Let me present the sexy Brazilian actor, Rodrigo Santoro. Rodrigo Santoro in Love Actually. Rodrigo Santoro in Chanel’s No. 5 ad. I think he look damn good in glasses. Sidetrack a little here. When I was a little girl, I used to tell my mum that I will not fall in love with a guy who smokes (cause my dad don’t), shorter than me and wear spectacles. And guess what, the guys that I dated have the above or at least one of them. But actually now, I’m quite attracted to guys who wear specs as long as it suits their face shape or features. And yes, Mr. Big is in specs. So anyway I was just surfing around the internet and realize that I never actually watched the Chanel’s No.5 commercial that starred Nicole Kidman and I was shocked to see this familiar face in the commercial. Apparently he’s the mysterious guy who actually romanced Nicole Kidman in the commercial. Check this out. Hmm I always like my men to be tan and he happens to be one. Usually the British actors are actually fairer. I think he’s perfect with his great body. Ahh I’m swooning… I’m bitchy, stay away! This few days, my msn nick has showed that I’m not in my greatest mood to entertain anyone. And I mean everyone. I don’t understand why people still like to ask me stupid questions or say things to aggravate me? Aren’t they afraid that I will kill be nasty to them. I have low tolerance to people who ask me weird or dumb questions. So to everyone out there, if you have nothing better to say to me, please don’t as you don’t want to push your luck. On a better note, he’s back *phew* but of course I didn’t let him off easily for making me worried like a crazy woman. But all are well now. It’s quite ironic when he’s back and my brother is leaving for Taiwan. I will have to start worrying for my brother as well since he will be there for a month for his army stint. I realize I have been really tired. Last Friday, I went to a friend’s birthday party at Dragonfly, it was fun until I fell asleep on the sofa at 2am and woke up at 3am when I head straight home to bed. On Saturday night, another drinking session with a bunch of friends to my brother’s sending off party which starts at 1am and lasted till 5am. I only got into bed at 6am. Since then, I have been getting to bed pretty early. I would knock out by 10pm. But the funny thing is I still feel sleepy at work. I think I need quality sleep rather than quantity. There are lots of things in my mind now like the job interview I have on Monday, I’m suppose to give an answer by today. I still have a Redbull meme (nadnut darling, I still remember okay) to do. Need to plan for another mahjong session at my place. Blah blah blah. I like men with British accent… Almost all my friends know that I always have a thing for men with British accent. So it’s no surprise that I will watch Music & Lyrics. It’s a romantic comedy which is good for couples who just started dating or a group of girls but not 2 straight guys. Unless they have a thing for Hugh Grant Drew Barrymore, then I have nothing to say. Tonight, I will be heading to Dragonfly for one of my girlfriend’s birthday celebrations. Let’s hope it will be a peaceful night with fun and laughter. I do need to wind down a little before I start biting people’s head off soon. Tomorrow evening, I will be watching another movie with my favorite actor. Let’s prepare for glory! After reading the comics, I hope the movie will do justice to the comics or even better than it. This is madness! Madness! This song, “Way back into love” kept playing over and over in my head and I kept singing it… “All I want to do is find a way back into love. I can make it through without a way back into love. And if I open my heart again, I guess I’m hoping you’ll be there for me in the end.” Wherefore art thou? It’s almost 3 weeks and I haven’t heard from you. Are you alright? Is everything fine at your side? The last time we spoke was 16th of February, the day before you left for Utah. You told me that you will be back after one and half weeks. But it’s almost 3 weeks and I don’t know if you are back. I was busy and had the worst week at work, that’s why I didn’t text you till Tuesday night. When I woke up in the morning, I was disappointed that I didn’t see your reply. I kept thinking if you are alright or did something happen to you? I wanted to call you but I don’t know how. We know each other for 4 years and we never ever call each other. It’s weird but it’s us. We rather meet up and talk face to face. I don’t know why you never reply my text message. Are you still at Utah or work is too busy for you? Looking at the stock index, I know it’s quite bad and it’s another reason why I didn’t want to disturb you. But I’m worried at the same time. Silly me right? I know you will say “Silly girl” because there’s nothing to worry about right especially you know how to take care of yourself. I was telling Celest the other day about I’m worried about you. I told her that it’s fine with me if you are seeing someone else or fallen in love with some ang moh woman in Utah and decide not to come back. For that, I’m still able to handle it but I will be devastated if it’s something else *touchwood*. I just hope that you will just reply or text me saying you are back or been busy with work or even just a good night message, it’s fine as well. I just want to know that you are safe. Btw, I have figure out the message from the card and I have wanted to tell you that since 17th of February. P.S:I’m missing you… Random # 2 After walking to work for 2 years, yesterday was the last day for me to do so. My boss had decided to move to this warehouse building near SPH. I will need to get up earlier than the usual 740am if not I won’t able to reach office in time. This morning I actually get up at 715am, just half an hour earlier than the usual getting up time. I’m actually feeling sleepy now. I’m not sure it’s the lunch or I’m just tired. I have been drinking on last Friday night and Saturday night as well. I caught Hannibal Rising with Serene before heading to this drinking hole near Beach Road for a drink. I reach home at about 2am whereby my friends decide to head to Dragonfly. On Saturday, a guy friend decides to celebrate his birthday at the same drinking hole and headed to Dragonfly at 3am for the 2nd round. I was almost half dead when I reach home almost 530am and slept at 6am. There will be another birthday celebrations this Friday and this time round I will try not to stay out too late. There are friends who asked me if Mr. Big is back from skiing. The answer is I don’t know as I haven’t talk to him since Chinese New Year’s Eve. One thing for sure, I’m missing him. I’m not sure if it’s the right time to text him knowing that it’s hell for him at work, looking at the stocks index. I’m worried and at the same time I don’t want to disturb him. I think I made it sound complicating when it’s actually not. There are lotsa of movies that I would like to catch. The lists are as below: 1) The Pursuit of Happyness 2) Letters from Iwo Jima 3) Music & Lyrics 4) 300 5) 23 Who wanna catch one with me? Please let me know in advance! Back to work for now…. P.S: I actually felt the earth quake an hour ago which last about 10 seconds. I hope no one dies from it in Sumatra. Coffee, tea or sex? I always like drinking tea as it’s soothing and it calms me down in a way. I was reading Mooiness’s blog when I stumble upon this entry about this blogger who posted up pictures of cute babes drinking tea. I was intrigued and decide to read the entries. There are alots of pictures showing pretty girls drinking tea and some of them are really hot like the one below. As I was browsing through the blog when I came upon to this entry stating that tea is like sex. I do agree with some of the reasons… Check it out! Top Ten Reasons Tea is Like Sex by Hardley Surton 10. It’s warm 9. It’s wet. 8. It’s even better with honey. 7. It makes for a refreshing afternoon break. 6. It can be enjoyed in a bag, but it’s usually much better loose. 5. Ultimately, it’s the woman who decides when to make it. 4. You can have it by yourself, but it’s not as fun as with a friend. 3. It’s really hot at first, but cools down eventually. 2. Two words: Cucumber sandwiches. 1. When it’s over you’re kind of sad, and there’s a mess to clean up. Maybe I should start drinking “tea” every afternoon. I love camomile with honey. It’s one of my favorite. A piping hot green tea on a cold wet day…nice! Random #1 Recently, I have been getting dresses as I find it easy to just wear and go. Afterall I don’t have to think of what top to match the bottom or vice versa especially in the morning when I’m rushing to work. A closer look at the ribbon… My mummy bought me this brown dress for Chinese New Year but I didn’t manage to wear it due to the freaking hot weather on the 1st day of Chinese New Year. I haven’t been going to the gym and feeling “fat” but I decide not to carry on with the gym membership as I think California Fitness service sucks big time. So my way of keeping fit starts from climbing the stairs rather than taking the lift. I’m going to buy skipping rope soon so that I can lose some fats by skipping everyday. Anyone knows where to get them? This few days I’m trying to arrange of movers and Singtel for relocation of my office. We are moving to Genting Lane next week and there are tons of things to do and my boss is driving me crazy. What a horrible way to start the Chinese New Year. I have no idea why my boss wants to move office after Chinese New Year and in such a rush manner. He needs to back off before I go crazy and starts killing everyone in my company. I really hope the movers will get back to me soon regarding about the quotation. Dammit!!! On a lighter note, I suddenly feel like watching Rachael Yamagata’s concert in Singapore. By the way, did I mention that I want to catch Jacky Cheung’s live concert as well? His voice is amazing. I hear him sings live at Indoor Stadium. He’s really good. I think Rachael Yamagata looks a bit like Liv Tyler. Don’t you think so? It’s a nice birthday celebrations afterall It has been hectic for me since 15th of February which happens to be my birthday as well. Mr. Big brought me to The Cliff at The Sentosa Resort for dinner. It’s my 3rd time there and I actually think it’s nice to head there for dinner as he and I had our first date there. As usual he was late as he has lots of work to finish. We only met up at about 830pm. I was wearing this dress which was given to me by this sweet guy. There was another surprise from him. He actually booked a spa package and 2 nights stay over at The Sentosa Resort. I was surprised and happy at the same time as I know I’m going to get a much needed massage. We head towards the restaurant after checking into the room. The view and ambience at the restaurant are still as good but the service wasn’t as good as before. We actually had a minor hiccup while choosing the wine. Apparently they don’t serve the wine stated in the wine list. The first he chose, apparently they don’t sell it anymore. The 2nd choice was worst, it was suppose to be 1999 but the guy gave Mr. Big the year 2002 and will be charging at the same price. He decides to take the wine as it’s already 9pm and both he and I are starving. I could tell he wasn’t that thrilled. We shared the half dozen of fresh oysters as appetizer. The food was good and was actually much better than the previous visit. After the main course, I decide to skip the dessert as nothing in the menu caught my eyes. He left the table as he needs the washroom or so he claims. When he came back, he gave me a peck on my cheek and whispers “Happy Birthday” to me. And then he passed me the signature blue box. Behind me, the waiter actually brought a dessert with a lighted candle on it. He leaves the dessert on the table and wishes me “Happy Birthday” before leaving. Thank god, they didn’t start singing the birthday song if not I think I will be quite embarrassed. I blow out the candle and read the card first as he requested. The card says: “This beautiful language of thy heart, In a magical tongue it sings to me Three words that make up the part, Oh angel, how thou loves thee!” After reading it and I opened up the box and it’s actually a key chain and on the tag, it says “angel”. Why “angel”? I will elaborate more the next time when I remember. I was really happy to receive the present as he actually has one. He hopes this key chain will hold the keys to my happiness and great health. I’m really touched. The next morning, we had our breakfast at about 10am and laze around the pool before our 1pm appointment at Spa Botanica. There was another hiccup while we are waiting for our turn. The lady at the counter actually plan for the both of us to actually change together at the place we are having our massage as the male changing room is taken up by a group of Japanese ladies. When our masseurs came, one of them wants to bring me to the female changing room while he waits. I think they had some miscommunications and I could tell Mr. Big wasn’t too happy with their service. The manager intervene just in time and quickly usher us to the place when we are going to have our massage before making things worst. The massage was alright as I think the masseur may have used too much strength at some place. The 3rd hiccup was when I ushered to the bathing area so I can wash off the scrubs on my body, the masseur helps me to close the glass door but she didn’t notice my ankle and the corner of the glass door hits my ankle which causes a huge bruise. When Mr. Big finds out, he wasn’t that happy and asked me why I didn’t make any noise. The reason was she didn’t do it on purpose so no point making a scene for it and causes distress to everyone. I was so sleepy after the massage that I actually went back to the room to take a nap. I woke up at 5pm as I need to get my nails done for Chinese New Year. We went to watch the Protégé at Vivo. The seats were too stiff for my liking and I know Mr. Big was not comfortable. We head back to the resort after the movie. The 4th hiccup was when we wanted to order room service, they doesn’t have wanton mee anymore. And there were 5th hiccup which they didn’t refill the shower cream and the tea bags. I think the 6th hiccup which was quite dumb. Mr. Big orders a pot of chamomile tea for 2 and they actually brought 2 tea bags, 1 pot of hot water, 2 mini pots of honey but only 1 cup/saucer/teaspoon. I think the worst hiccup was when we checked out the next day morning and realize they charged us for the complimentary breakfast. We actually sorted it the day before but they still cocked up. I think their service was pretty disappointing for that kind of price they charged. Anyway I’m still quite happy while staying there as it was fun spending quality time with him. I’m a happy angel. Gong Xi Fa Cai A new lunar new year, a new beginning… My darling idol, Andy Lau will represents me to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! May all of you get lotsa $, food, love, drinks, happiness and most importantly good health. GONG XI FA CAI!!!! 23 Yeap I’m 23 officially. *bows* My wish for this year is WORLD PEACE! I’m not being cliché but I seriously hope we do achieve that afterall it’s Total Defense Day today as well. I don’t exactly feel any difference today with another other day. It’s suppose to be a special day for me especially Mr. Big plan something nice for me but I’m kinda afraid that it will be ruined or something like that. I think I should stop all my negative thoughts. My birthday celebrations was ruined last Friday but it doesn’t mean tonight will be ruined as well. *tells myself everything will be fine* So anyway I would like to thank everyone for their well-wishes and presents. *Hugs and Kisses* Love is in the air Happy Valentine’s Day! Dedications Once again it’s going to be a day where you will see couples holding hands walking around in town. Some girls will be holding flowers, teddy bears, gifts, chocolates blah blah blah. For me, it’s a day before my birthday. Since this year I’m single, I won’t be celebrating with anyone or have any dates. Tomorrow night, I’m actually having dinner with my parents. They want to have an advance birthday celebrations with me before I disappear for celebrations with Mr. Big. I would like to dedicate this entry to my girlfriends who play a big part in my life. Afterall, Valentine’s Day is consider Friendship’s Day. Celest, this song is for you and Davis. To Serene, I hope you will find someone who will love you for everything you are. Joanne, may you find a love that will burn eternally. Jo, hope you will find the one you love. nadnut, may you and tiger grow old together Lastly I would like to wish all my friends who are attached to have lots of fun tomorrow and may their relationship lasts as long as possible. And to my friends, who are single, hope they will find someone who will love them for who they are. And this video to myself. =) Thanks to you, I had the worst birthday celebrations My birthday celebrations over the weekend was horrible and all thanks to my brother’s girlfriend and J’s girlfriend. I actually acknowledge her as my sis-in-law. I hate it when people start accusing me and my best friends of things that we didn’t do. Anyway cut the story short. D’s girlfriend accuse that J or Jo slapped her in the toilet which is impossible as I’m very sure my girlfriends have no reasons to do so especially J was sitting at the table all along. She just make noise and create problems till her cousin who happens to be J’s girlfriend was unhappy and talked to me in rude manner. Aren’t they 21 and above and suppose to act like an adults? Why are they still acting like we are still in the “Ah lians” era? They just spoilt my birthday celebrations with D and Jamie. I was so pissed off that I ignore J and D the whole night. J tries to explain to me and even sought help from J, Jo and even Celest hoping that they can get to me. Knowing that it’s not his fault but his girlfriend, I decide to give him a chance to explain or see what he wants to tell me. *J: Can you don’t be angry? I’m innocent and why are you ignoring me? Me: Why not? You guys spoilt my birthday celebrations and I still need to be cheerful and nice to you people? J: I came down for you. Please don’t be angry with me. Me: If I know this will happen then I rather you guys don’t come. J: I already told my girlfriend off talking to you in rude manner. Me: I don’t want to be the 3rd party in your relationship. J: You are not. *The above conversations are typed from what I remember.* In the end, I forgave him and gave him a friendly hug for the present and appearing for the party. Both J and I walked back to our table and his girlfriend saw us. Then started another commotions and accusations of me snatching his boyfriend blah blah blah. Can people be stupider than this? She actually wanted to come over to confront me or even slapped me. Honestly I think she’s as childish as D’s girlfriend. Anyway I don’t know how they resolve it but I decide to head home early after that J’s girlfriend start telling the waitress who works in that drinking hole, I’m boyfriend snatcher blah blah blah. That was the last straw and I just want to head home and have nothing to do with them. I have informed my friends that I won’t stepped into that drinking hole again. And lastly I will not want to see J and D especially with their jealous girlfriends around. I don’t want to be accused for nothing and the day was spoilt by them. It’s a short story but I don’t wish or see a need to elaborate more. I just want to “thank” them for spoiling the celebrations. I just hope this week will turn out to be much better. I don’t want to spend my birthday in tears or anger.