2009 have been a very fruitful, successful, lovely and wonderful year for me.. I've got the most beautiful gift in my life, my career is doing well with good support from management and team mates... one can never be satisfy about what you can have.. but I think 2009 can never be any better for me.. I'm happy with what I've and I'm grateful..
I hope 2010 can be as good and wonderful year :)
Finally, I made up my mind on the colour that I want.. and THANK to my lil sis..
I ordered on 17 Nov and it was shipped out from France on 20Nov.. I simply love it so much! :) Total damage is USD120 + USD50 (shipment).. damn it the shipment fee is so expensive..
My Longchamp custom made Le Pliage ;)
I seem to fall in love with weekday movie.. I took a day off to rest and relax yesterday and managed to watch the Twilight Saga: New Moon for S$6 :)
The new moon focus seem to be on Jacob Black, the werewolf.. Even when the evil vampire Laurent returned for Bella, it was Jacob who protected and save her life. Edward in this movie, is weak and useless.. so different from the Twilight when he first appear as a handsome, cool, smart and super powerful vampire.. but still he is the star.. the dazzling "vegetarian'' vampire.. another character that I like of the Cullen family is Alice (sister of Edward). She is beautiful, sweet, happy and kind.. This episode ended with Edward saying "marry me" to Bella.. so I'm wondering what is going to happen in the next Twilight? Is Bella going to marry Edward? Is she going to turn into a vampire so she can stay at the same age with Edward forever?
My next target movie is Chipmunk part 2 :)
Synopsis:
After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259571/plotsummary
The first Twilight was shown in 2008 (I think!) but I only watched it 3 weeks ago on a DVD. I actually thought that it's a horror movie.. but NO.. it is a romance movie.. a love between a human and a vampire.. Edward Cullen is beautiful and cool..
Synopsis:
Bella Swan has always been a little bit different. Never one to run with the crowd, Bella never cared about fitting in with the trendy, plastic girls at her Phoenix, Arizona high school. When her mother remarried and Bella chooses to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she didn't expect much of anything to change. But things do change when she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen. For Edward is nothing like any boy she's ever met. He's intelligent and witty, and he seems to see straight into her soul. In no time at all, they are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance - unorthodox because Edward really isn't like the other boys. He can run faster than a mountain lion. He can stop a moving car with his bare hands. Oh, and he hasn't aged since 1918. Like all vampires, he's immortal. That's right - vampire. But he doesn't have fangs - that's just in the movies. And he doesn't drink human blood, though Edward and his family are unique among vampires in that lifestyle choice. To Edward, Bella is that thing he has waited 90 years for - a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. Somehow or other, they will have to manage their unmanageable love. But when unexpected visitors come to town and realize that there is a human among them Edward must fight to save Bella? A modern, visual, and visceral Romeo and Juliet story of the ultimate forbidden love affair - between vampire and mortal.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1099212/plotsummary
Another favourite place of mine.. Jack's place.. Lobster bisque.. steak.. and baked potato with lots of sour cream and bacon *yummy* :p
Lobster bisque
My fave baked potato with lots of sour cream and bacon..
I'm craving for prawn noodles.. found this near Tai Seng.. can't remember the name even through I've been there 3 times.. I love the dry prawn noodle.. the bee hoon is the thick one! and wonderful soup.. refillable :)
I received a pot of red poinsettia for X'mas
This is the 1st time I receive this type of flowers.. haha!!
Closing up on a final project (hopefully!).. 2 more working days to go.. a well deserved vacation.. and new plan for 2010..
Gosh.. I had 红烧鱼头 for dinner today.. A dish that I missed for at least 23 years.. It used to be a regular dish that my dad will order whenever we had zi char.. It consists of fish head, beancurd, veg, yam, mushroom etc.. they deep fried the fish head then braised with gravy.. it's so yummy :p
Feel very sad when I hear this news yesterday...
One of my friend had an operation to remove her womb.. It is not an easy decision for a women.. She is so brave.. I feel very sad for her cause she won't be able to enjoy motherhood.. I'll visit her tomorrow :(
sob.. sob..
I'm turning crazy again..
I've been eyeing on a bag for years.. and occasionally when I'm "too" free.. My mind start wonder.. Initially there was so much to consider.. the size, the handle, the colour.. then the bag become so common on the street.. It is inexpensive.. yet I'm still wondering if I should get it..
Browse through the official website today.. and realised that you can customize it.. choose the size, handle length, colour, finishing of the metallic accessories and even embroidery your name.. it takes 3 weeks for delivery.. *bingo*
Should I buy it or not? Continue thinking..
Haiz.... I got a new Baby G as my current Baby G is not working.. I think the battery is flat :(
I witness an accident yesterday morning.. Right before my eye and
there was nothing I could do to stop it.. I can only scream and
obviously it didn't help.. The old lady who jay walked was first
knocked by a Toyota then followed by a silver cab.. both drivers tried
to avoid but it was difficult.. The drivers came out of the cars to
check if she was ok.. I saw her consious & show pain on her leg.. it
was a disturbing sign & I hope she's fine :(
Sent from my iPhone
New adventure.. New struggle.. New challenge..
Got this phone by chance..
Story goes:
My contract expire on 06Sep.. It is a day I longed for when I got the motorola 2 months back.. but I didn't change my mobile phone.. Singtel customer service contact me on 08Sep to offer S$8 rebate off my phone bill as my contract is up for renewal. The discount is ongoing until I renewed my contract (which is getting a new phone).. I want to change a phone so the $8 doesn't look attractive to me.. I'm just lazy to make a decision and to go queue for a phone in Singtel.. Anyway there isn't many choices in the market too.. The option opens for me are HTC Hero, N97 or Iphone 3GS.. So I told the customer service that I want to change a phone and I want Iphone 3GS 16GB in black.. Thought this item was out of stock.. and to my surprise, he reply "yes", I have it and will deliver to your office on 14Sep.. AND I got this yesterday! :)
I'm still not ready for it.. so it is simply an empty phone (with no music uploaded, no idea how to use it, no casing)..
I got a sms from Didi last weekend.. He wants to meet up but I'm so damn busy with my work.. I just hope that my new colleague can join me soon.. So I can have my life back..
Didi is so cute.. He wants to make advance booking :) and he MISS me! I'm so touch..
Claypot Fun
902 East Coast Parkway
Playground @ Big Splash
I watched a TV program on the origin of claypot rice and was craving for it *drooling*..
I know there is a newly opened air-con claypot rice in East Coast so I decide to try it out on Sat..
We are the first customer (hehe!! kaisu.. cause no reservation allowed!!).. The moment you step into the shop.. it gives you a retro feels with the decor and music played.. even the plate, spoon and bowl come with the hen print.. you can smell the aroma of the sesame.. We ordered steamed chicken with mushroom claypot rice, yong tau foo and 高汤菠菜.. This shop sells Cantonese style claypot rice, it is different from the normal claypot rice that we eat.. there is no dark sauce.. There is a special house made sauce for the rice.. It is a light in colour sauce not really that salty or sweet.. it looks like sesame oil or light soya sauce.. even through it look pale.. it is very yummy!! Especially the burned rice :)
The foods are very tasty and price is reasonable except the waitress not very helpful.. Overall experience is 3/5 :)
My stay at Hilton KL.. I've a nice deluxe room.. Beautiful and comfortable.. I relax in the marble bathroom with rainshower.. definitely more luxury then where the team stayed even though they had a suite but mine is a 5 stars hotel.. wahaha!! I want to go back again :)
Dinner at Madam Kwan @ Mid valley follow by coffee at a kopi place..
Finally back to reality...................................
Tones of work and stuff to clear..........................
sigh......................................................
I'm craving for chilli crab again.. Since I was at Changi area.. so I decide to get a crab from Changi Village but forgotten which is the best one as there is an increase number of coffee shops on the same row.. My instinct told me "to go with the best crab photos"..
Qi Feng Seafood Restuarant LLP
Blk 5 Changi Village Road
#01-2021
The price is 1kg at S$32 and I ordered 1 crab.. it weight slightly more than 1 kg but the uncle only charge me 1kg.. As I was not hungry, I asked if he could pack the gravy and crab separately but the uncle says it won't taste nice.. In the end, he wrapped the outer layer with aluminium foil.. he claim that even if I eat it at 11pm, it would still be hot..
I brought a Delifrance baguette from Esso station.. toast it and it goes very well with the gravy.. The gravy is thick with lots of egg.. the crab is really fresh and the meat is tough.. *Oishi*
My first visit to Changi Budget Terminal.. it was crowded as there was a flight taking off to Chennai.. It is a very simple terminal with 2 food outlets (Mac and Hans) and a newspaper/magazine stand.. even the check in counter, paint, toilet look really plain..
I had a coffee, french fries and an apple pie at Macdonald.. realised that the garlic chilli is back.. haha!!
Unbelievable! MJ is dead :x He dies of cardiac arrest.. sob.. sob..
This is the most shocking news that I heard this morning on radio while driving.. He was found fainted at his home in LA.. when I heard this.. my mind was thinking.. where the hell is his maid, body guards etc?? Could this be a scam? Maybe he was too stress by the series of comeback concert in London? Too sick of the paparazzi.. The pressure of child abuse accusation, marriage, fatherhood, money, sleep on hyerbaric oxygen chamber, his nose dropping off etc..
I was pondering.. maybe dead would be the best thing for him.. since he will be remember forever as the King of Pop!
My only regret is that I've never watch his live concert before & I'll never have the chance anymore..
Finally had my long craving okonomiyaki with darling V.. haha!
Manpuku Japanese Gourmet Town
#03-16/17/18/19 Tampines 1
We had moon light special okonomiyaki with extra mayonnaise (ok! very fattening!), Sho-yu scallop ramen and 2 chicken wings.. The scallop ramen is so yummy! The okonomiyaki is so heavy that we end up feeling very sleepy..
After lunch, darling brought a dress and a spa oil..
Was driving to Takashimaya.. and thinking where should I go for lunch.. The heavily advertisement "Tian Jin Lou" cross my mind.. so I decide to give it a try..
Tian Jin (United) Restaurant Pte Ltd
22 Cavenagh Road
#02-01 Hotel Grand Central
It was crowded and because I didn't had a reservation.. I had to wait.. The guy managing the counter (not sure if he is the manager or supervisor) was very kind and keep assuring that there will be a seat soon..
There is a 50% discount on the dim sum for weekend.. we ordered a total of 9 items (xiao long bao, deep fried beancurb skin with shrimp, paper wrap chicken, century egg congee etc..), with chinese tea, pickles and wet towel.. the total bill is only S$28.70 (including taxes).. Although it is not the best dim sum but it is edible.. considering this kind of pricing and it is a fully air-con restaurant..
Overall services was not bad.. the waiter did warn us to place order at one-go and a re-order would take really long.. and the waitress who serve our table was nice and alert.. at least when I ask for a glass of water.. she didn't pretend not to see me.. haha!! :)
I've the most crazy phone for the next three months.. How am I going to survive on a motorola? I just can't sms as I like.. This stupid phone cannot take in all my stuff cos the memory is not as great as my N95 8GB.. It can't store my complete list of address book.. my friend's photo in address book.. my pic, video, music.. I can't even surf internet through mobile.. argh!! I feel like crying!!
I'm going through a TOUGH transition..
I've got flu!! It is so uncomfortable..
My nose is killing tree.. hmm.. just realised the IRAS envelope is in the bin.. wonder if it's the income tax that make me feel sick :(
And I feel like eating something warm and with lots of pepper.. but this one taste yuck!!
Wow.. time flies.. Remember I was just counting down for new year and now we are almost passing the half way mark.. And it is time for my birthday celebration..
As usual, birthday gal get to choose the venue.. May and I decided to go for seafood.. Ok, we are boring.. I admitted it and the gals admitted it too.. so next outing is definitely without Seafood, Japanese and Steamboat.. hmm.. really wonder what we are going to eat next and it will be Shirley's birthday..
Jumbo Seafood (Riverside Point)
30 Merchant Road
#01-01/02 Riverside Point
We've been here numerous times.. We ordered chilli crab, black pepper crab, deep fried sotong, drunken herb prawn, mini scallop on yam ring, bean curb with broccoli and seafood fried rice.. The drunken herb prawn is so yummy.. After dinner, we head to TCC at Clarke Quay for my fave manago yogurt freeze!! I believe it is not what we eat but the company, the noise and laughter that we made :)
I really treasure them.. and hope this kind of outing and our friendship will continue till we age..
Your thoughtfulness always makes my days a little brighter,
and problems seem a whole lot smaller. .
Thank for being there always..
My first visit to young and savvy mall for the new generation - Tampines 1.. Total of 5 storey.. many eatery and shops.. A nicely designed mall.. easy to walk.. So I now prefer to shop in Tampines 1 over Tampines Mall and Century Square :)
Manpuku Japanese Gourmet Town
#03-16/17/18/19 Tampines 1
I walked floor by floor to search for the Japanese street.. At first, I expect it to be a street full of Japanese foods.. just like the Jurong Shopping Mall in Boon Lay but it ended up like the Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar in Raffles City.. It is the same concept as the Marche and Village.. You are given a payment card and a tag to reserve your table.. The hall features 10 counters with sashimi, okonomiyaki, ramen, udon, dessert etc.. I had miso char siew ramen from (which I missed very much), sushi, BBQ (scallops, pork belly and unagi) and an apple juice.. I'm going to try okonomiyaki and maybe a cake or dessert on my next visit :)
Thought I could own the cinema on weekday but it was crowded due to school holiday.. Anyway the movie ticket is only S$6.50 on Tuesday.. I spent another S$7 on nacho cheese combo with my fave coke light :O
Interesting movie.. you never know who is the bad guy till the end.. Initially I thought he was the bad guy but as the story goes.. he seem to be good.. do his best for the church and almost sacrifice his life for the people gathering outside St Peter's square.. In the end, he is the one behind the plot.. and he die terribly.. 
Synopsis:
Angels and Demons re-teams director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks for the sequel to their international blockbuster adaptation of Dan Brown's novel -The Da Vinci Code. Although the book -Angels and Demons was written before the novel -The Da Vinci Code, the movie transpires after the events of the earlier movie. Hanks stars as professor Robert Langdon, the most respected symbologist in the United States, who uses his knowledge in order to decode a symbol on the skin of a murder victim. The clues put him on the trail of an international conspiracy involving the Catholic Church.
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/movies/synopsis/0,,3869719,00.html
My adventure to the Marina Barrage.. The view was wonderful as you can see the skyline of the business district and the flyers.. It was really windy.. I even had a cup of teh tarik which I got from Lau Pau Sat..
Only terrible sight was the washroom is so damn dirty.. I suspect it is the people who went to the Seven Storey steamboat restaurant who dirty it :(
This year, I only had Lo Hei twice.. 1 with the family and 1 with my girlfrens.. I missed the company Lo Hei..
This year we had our Lo Hei at No-Sign Board in Vivo city.. the foods tasted TERRIBLE and EXPENSIVE!! I think the standard is not there as compare to the Geylang branch..
The Lo Hei is so dry.. the chilli crab taste terrible.. the coconut drink is so old.. This would be my 1st and last time to dining there.. The only surprise was I met a group of friends (AM Quek, Anthony, Nick, Hamidah etc).. the group were here on a company Lo Hei.. really miss the industry people so much and was so happy to see them again..
I had my 1st very traditional Poon Choi (盆菜) of my life.. Poon Choi is composed of many layers of different ingredients. It is also eaten layer by layer instead of "stirring everything up", but impatient diners may snatch up the juicy radish at the bottom first using shared chopsticks.. Traditional Village Poon Choi is served in large metal washing bowls with a perforated metal plate at the bottom to keep food from burning, as it is kept warm on a portable stove as it is being served.. poon choi with shrimp, dried oyster, chicken, duck, mushroom, broccoli, cabbage, radish.. aiyo so many stuff inside that I forget what I eat.. anyway it is so delicious *yummy*
It has been an extremely busy week.. running around like mad :( Finally TGIF.. need to de-stress.. so went to AMK to catch Red Cliff II and had my nacho cheese! *yummy* The movie is nice but a bit "over".. in really history it seem a little different.. but zhuge liang is really smart & witty!
Synopsis:
The story of RED CLIFF takes place in 208 AD in China during the Han Dynasty. Despite the presence of an emperor, Han Xiandi, China was then divided into many warring states.
The ambitious Prime Minister Cao Cao, by using the Emperor as his puppet, waged war on a kingdom in the west, Xu, ruled by the emperor’s uncle, Liu Bei. Cao Cao’s ultimate goal was to wipe out all the kingdoms and install himself as Emperor to a unified China. Liu Bei sent his military advisor Zhuge Liang as an envoy to the Wu Kingdom in the south, trying to persuade its ruler Sun Quan into joining forces. There he met Wu’s Viceroy Zhou Yu, and the two became friends amidst this uneasy alliance.
Enraged to learn that the two kingdoms have become allies, Cao Cao sent an army of eight hundred thousand soldiers and two thousand ships down south, hoping to kill two birds with one stone. Cao Cao’s army set up camp at Crow Forest, across the Yangtze River from Red Cliff, where the allies were stationed.
With the food supply running short, and the army vastly outnumbered by Cao Cao’s, the allies seemed doomed. Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang had to rely on their combined wisdom to turn the tide of battle. Numerous battles of wits and forces, on land and on water, eventually culminated into the most famous battle in Chinese history, where two thousand ships were burned, and the course of China’s history was changed forever. That was the Battle of Red Cliff.
http://www.moviexclusive.com/review/redcliff/redcliff.htm
My necklace, ring, earring and watch are very DIRTY!! Have been so reluctant to send it for cleaning.. as I'm super lazy.. So some days, I'm not even wearing my necklace or ring etc..
I think god hear my wish.. Dex brought me a digital ultrasonic cleaner at S$79.90 from DIY shop.. It can clean CDs, DVDs, VCDs, watches, necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, coins, watches straps, bands, glasses, sunglasses, contract lens accessories, dentures, combs, toothbrushes, table wares etc.
Just need to use water.. if too dirty then u can add soap.. is so easy and i wash everything.. including the house key.. haha!
Everything *bling, bling* now..
Wow.. my previous project lead is going to give me a review to my performance.. I'm so happy! I know it won't go wrong *cross finger*.. He been a very nice superior.. and during my 9 months work with him.. I was really taken care of.. I was a little sad that we have to part and now we are in different projects :(
I miss the team!
Sun with Moon Japanese Fine Dining & Cafe
501 Orchard Road #03-15 Wheelock Place
1st girl night outing for year 2009.. is to celebrate Evelyn's birthday..
Birthday girl has chosen the Sun with Moon Japanese fine dining and cafe at Wheelock place..The atmosphere was nice but the waitress who took our order seem to be a trainee.. she even missed 1 of our order (Caesar salad with chicken).. In the end, our orders are rainbow roll, California roll, wagyū beef with bacon, grill wagyū beef, fried udon, kamameshi with grill eel & clams, grill pork with pepper sauce and chicken teriyaki
We were caught by the attention of the banner outside the restaurant promoting the wagyū beef (和牛).. our saliva were already dripping.. so we ordered two different plates of wagyū beef.. Lucky we only ordered two plates as it is really disappointing.. it was nothing fantastic, probably due to the different grade of cattle. Even the bean spouts served with the grill wagyū beef tasted better than the beef. The wagyū beef with bacon was even worst.. the beef was totally uncooked! can't even chew. I can take medium or even medium raw.. but that one is totally RAW!!
Personally I like the rainbow sushi & kamamenshi (釜飯) with grill eel & clams. The rainbow sushi comprises of crispy soft shell crab, mango, avocado rolled in seaweed with Japanese rice seasoned with vinegar, covered with mayonnaise and topped with bright tangy crunchy smelt roe. The kamamenshi is like claypot rice.. it is served with a little hourglass on top indicates when the wooden lid may be lifted.. the clam was tasty and love the seasoned eel :)
All other dishes are just so-so.. it is either too tough or too salty :(
After the dinner, we decided that we should go somewhere else for dessert.. We serioulsy need something sweet to satisify our craving.. we were thinking of Häagen-Dazs or coffee connection. When we were ready to leave the restaurant, we suddenly remember that there is NYDC cafe downstair.. But it was packed and the next door Big O cafe restaurant capture our attention.. the dessert menu look pretty similar to NYDC cafe (actually Big O is the sister restaurant)
Big O Cafe Restaurant
501 Orchard Road #02-04/05
We got so excited over the menu.. most of the desserts are named after the movie "BATMAN".. We ordered the dark side (mud pie), Big O waffles with ice-cream topped with blueberry & chocolate nastiness. The dessert serving were huge in portion.. I love the chocolate nastiness cause the cake was served a little warm.. The waffles also taste great with my fave blueberry topping.. It also have another choice of topping "banana caramel" but I'm not a big fan of banana.. The mud pie was really tough but the girls enjoyed it.. I also had a glass of walking on sunshine.. It's a blended drink with mango tango ice cream.. at first I thought it was a float but they actually blend the ice cream so it kind of thick.. like milk shake.. LOVE IT!! :)
