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Friday, December 28, 2007
D&D (Part 2)
More picture of the night. Time flies, happy time passed, only the memory left. People come and leave, today they are here, tommorrow they are somewhere else. Hope we can treasure every minute we have. Cheer up, friends! Let's look forward!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Different Christmas
It's a tiring week for me. It's a very different Christmas this year. My schedule was very packed. We have to clean the house first day. I had spent 2 hours to clean the shower room and toilet. The next day, I have backache. Maybe, I am getting old or I am lack of exercise.
On the second day, we were busy choosing and buying furniture and electronics appliances. I have bought a bed frame with the pulled out, side table, wardrobe, dresser cabinet and mattress. It's quite exciting, when I start visualizing how my room will look like after putting all the furniture.
Although it is a tiring job, I was enjoying the process and feel satisfied after settling all the things.
On the second day, we were busy choosing and buying furniture and electronics appliances. I have bought a bed frame with the pulled out, side table, wardrobe, dresser cabinet and mattress. It's quite exciting, when I start visualizing how my room will look like after putting all the furniture.
Although it is a tiring job, I was enjoying the process and feel satisfied after settling all the things.
Friday, December 21, 2007
My new room- Purple dream
This is my new room, painted in light purple. It makes the room looks brighter and spacious. Do you know how did it look like before. It was blue, it looked awful. The job is not done yet, I still need to buy furniture.
Company Dinner & Dance
We have our company dinner & dance at Pan Pacific Hotel this year. It is a nice place and the food is nice also. Here are some pictures of that night
Dessert Time
Dessert again. Pastries is one of my favourite, I like to try different pastries, i.e, cakes, cookies, bun, bread...
Let me recommend the almond pastries. I bought it from Tao Payoh central. I can smell the frangrance outside the store. It attracts me to go in and buy a few piece. It really worth the price, around $1.80 each. It really taste good, especially the blueberry one.
Next is the chewy junior. The appearance look like donut but it is chewy. There is chocolate cream in the puff. But I think I like donut better.
Last but not least, I went to a Chinese restaurant at Tanjong Pagar with my sis. We have ordered red bean cake and glutinous rice dumpling for dessert. We usually have the red bean cake for dessert in chinese wedding. This is also one of my favourite. I think this is the best red bean cake I have ever tried. The skin is crispy, and the red bean is very rich. The glutinous rice dumpling is equally good. But one thing we have to quee for the meal. The choices of the food is not many but tasty.
Almond pastries- Blueberry & Chocolate
Chewy Junior- Blueberry & Double Chocolate
Almond pastries- Blueberry & Chocolate
Chewy Junior- Blueberry & Double Chocolate
Chinese Red bean cake
Friday, December 14, 2007
Dessert @ Bakerzin
It's so sinful to have dessert, especially having it after 9pm. But I just don't care as I like to eat dessert. Me and Elaine went to Bakerzin at Vivo City after shopping. Our favourites are Hazelnut Milk steamer with rose buds and chocoloate warm cake. This time, we also ordered dessert tapas, which we can choose 3 different kind of dessert in petite serving.
They are hot chocolate shooter with vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel ice cream with hazelnut rice crispies and caramel panna cotta. Among these 3, we like caramel panna cotta. It is creamy, taste like custard, and it is coated with a layer of coffee cream on top. Yummy!
There are wide range of dessert, should go next time and try out the others.
Warm Chocolate Cake
They are hot chocolate shooter with vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel ice cream with hazelnut rice crispies and caramel panna cotta. Among these 3, we like caramel panna cotta. It is creamy, taste like custard, and it is coated with a layer of coffee cream on top. Yummy!
There are wide range of dessert, should go next time and try out the others.
Warm Chocolate Cake
Hazelnut Milk Steamer with Rose Buds
Monday, December 10, 2007
Don't Give Up!
It is an encouraging story. I always get encouraged when I read the story. There are a lot of ups and downs in our life, but don't give up, as the Lord never give up on us.
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me... "Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I to ok very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
He said. "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots". "I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return."As high as it can?" I questioned. "Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. Never, Never, Never Give up. For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great .
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me... "Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I to ok very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
He said. "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots". "I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return."As high as it can?" I questioned. "Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. Never, Never, Never Give up. For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great .
A Sad Love Story
I just came across this very touching local love story!
Joanna is a 17 years old student in National Junior College. Like any other Singaporeans, she lives in a HDB flat and eats at coffeeshop. But she believes that she has a curse: She believes that whatever negative things that she said will come true.
Jacky, a classmate of Joanna, believes that Joanna is not suffering from any “curse”. He believes that Joanna is just suffering from some mental illness.
When their paths crossed, a touching love story began.
Read their bittersweet love story at http://www.goodybooks.com/ibelieveyou.htm !
Over ten thousand readers in Singapore had read their story: now it’s your turn!
You can watch the video trailer of the story at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIDRtEOLWiU
Joanna is a 17 years old student in National Junior College. Like any other Singaporeans, she lives in a HDB flat and eats at coffeeshop. But she believes that she has a curse: She believes that whatever negative things that she said will come true.
Jacky, a classmate of Joanna, believes that Joanna is not suffering from any “curse”. He believes that Joanna is just suffering from some mental illness.
When their paths crossed, a touching love story began.
Read their bittersweet love story at http://www.goodybooks.com/ibelieveyou.htm !
Over ten thousand readers in Singapore had read their story: now it’s your turn!
You can watch the video trailer of the story at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIDRtEOLWiU
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Rainy & Windy Week
It has been raining unceasingly this week, from Monday to Sunday. It is now the raining season in Singapore. It is cold and windy. Will the weather affect your feeling? Do you feel romantic, sad or happy? Will it make you remember of someone or something?
It was a long week for me, I found the time passed very slowly. It seemed everything didn't go very smoothly. The server in our office had some problems, it has been down for at least 3 times a week. We were not able to use email or internet. It was even worse on Friday, the system was down from 9:30am to 5pm. Suddenly, all the email came in, a long email list highlighted in red. I always stress when I see my mail box full of unread email. I didn't really have mood to work, just packed my stuff and went for squash game.
I went to Orchard on Wednesday night to pass Hong Kong wife cake to my friend. After that, I went to Robinson in Centerpoint, planning to buy a pair of shoes. But it was too expensive and I think it does not worth that much, so I didn't buy it, eventhough I have the desire to buy it. Time for dinner, what to eat? I was wondering around at the basement. At last, I decided to eat at McDonald. Sometimes, I enjoyed to be alone, as it is very flexible.
Since I was in Orchard, I have to see the Christmas decoration and the lightning. Luckily, the rain had stopped but it was still quite wet. It is quite beautiful, blue lightning with stars and snow flakes. I didn't stay long, just took a few pictures and left. I didn't know why, I felt lonely when I saw the decor.
The best thing to do in the raining day is stay at home. I stayed almost whole Saturday at home. Packing my stuff, clean my room, sleeping. What do you like to do in raining day?
Orchard- Christmas decor
Farrer Court Blk 151G- The rain has stopped, the road was wet.
It was a long week for me, I found the time passed very slowly. It seemed everything didn't go very smoothly. The server in our office had some problems, it has been down for at least 3 times a week. We were not able to use email or internet. It was even worse on Friday, the system was down from 9:30am to 5pm. Suddenly, all the email came in, a long email list highlighted in red. I always stress when I see my mail box full of unread email. I didn't really have mood to work, just packed my stuff and went for squash game.
I went to Orchard on Wednesday night to pass Hong Kong wife cake to my friend. After that, I went to Robinson in Centerpoint, planning to buy a pair of shoes. But it was too expensive and I think it does not worth that much, so I didn't buy it, eventhough I have the desire to buy it. Time for dinner, what to eat? I was wondering around at the basement. At last, I decided to eat at McDonald. Sometimes, I enjoyed to be alone, as it is very flexible.
Since I was in Orchard, I have to see the Christmas decoration and the lightning. Luckily, the rain had stopped but it was still quite wet. It is quite beautiful, blue lightning with stars and snow flakes. I didn't stay long, just took a few pictures and left. I didn't know why, I felt lonely when I saw the decor.
The best thing to do in the raining day is stay at home. I stayed almost whole Saturday at home. Packing my stuff, clean my room, sleeping. What do you like to do in raining day?
Orchard- Christmas decor
Farrer Court Blk 151G- The rain has stopped, the road was wet.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Club issues warning to British pensioner for farting
LONDON (AFP) - A British pensioner has been ordered out of his local social club for breaking wind too loudly, which "disgusted" fellow members, media reports said Wednesday.
Maurice Fox, 77, received a letter from Kirkham Street Sports and Social Club in Paignton, south-west England, about his overly-audible flatulence, asking him to go outside when necessary.
"It's only a little bit of wind -- it doesn't really hurt anyone. I sit by the door anyway and try to get out when I can. But sometimes it takes me by surprise and just pops out," he said, quoted by The Guardian daily.
"I think someone has complained about the noise. I am a loud farter, but there is no smell," he added, noted that "there is no smell at all since I gave up the cider and started on the Bass (a type of beer)."
The letter from the club committee confirmed that others had been disturbed.
"After several complaints regarding your continual breaking of wind (farting) while in the club, would you please consider that your actions are considered disgusting to fellow members and visitors," it said.
"You sit close to the front door, so would you please go outside when required. So please take heed of this request," it added.
Fox -- who said he gets no complaints at another nearby club he attends two days a week -- voiced surprise that he had received no oral warning before the written complaint.
But he admitted they had a point. "I do not think it is unreasonable, you get ladies in there," he said.
"The ladies find it a bit rude but the men have a chuckle. My wife died seven years ago and I live on my own so I might have lost a few social graces. But I was surprised to get the letter from the committee."
Maurice Fox, 77, received a letter from Kirkham Street Sports and Social Club in Paignton, south-west England, about his overly-audible flatulence, asking him to go outside when necessary.
"It's only a little bit of wind -- it doesn't really hurt anyone. I sit by the door anyway and try to get out when I can. But sometimes it takes me by surprise and just pops out," he said, quoted by The Guardian daily.
"I think someone has complained about the noise. I am a loud farter, but there is no smell," he added, noted that "there is no smell at all since I gave up the cider and started on the Bass (a type of beer)."
The letter from the club committee confirmed that others had been disturbed.
"After several complaints regarding your continual breaking of wind (farting) while in the club, would you please consider that your actions are considered disgusting to fellow members and visitors," it said.
"You sit close to the front door, so would you please go outside when required. So please take heed of this request," it added.
Fox -- who said he gets no complaints at another nearby club he attends two days a week -- voiced surprise that he had received no oral warning before the written complaint.
But he admitted they had a point. "I do not think it is unreasonable, you get ladies in there," he said.
"The ladies find it a bit rude but the men have a chuckle. My wife died seven years ago and I live on my own so I might have lost a few social graces. But I was surprised to get the letter from the committee."
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
My shoes has spoiled!
This morning I was wearing the white open heel shoes. On the way to the bus stop, I felt a bit weird as I heard one side of the shoes sound funny. But I didn't really care as I didn't find what's wrong with it.
I used to wear slipper in the office, so I took off my white heel shoes and put in under my desk. Nothing happen yet, until I knocked off from work. I put my shoes on and walked out from the office. Suddenly, one side of my shoes spoiled, the upper part and the heel was apart. I was very embarrased, but I have to pretend nothing happen, and walked to the bus stop. I hope there was no one realize. When the bus arrived, I walked steadily to the bus and quickly find a seat and sit down. I was relief, cos there was a seat, and the bus ride is about 40 minutes.
Oh no, I almost reached, I prepared myself and alight from the bus. I have to walk up the bridge to cross the road. It really a hard time. When I reached the other side, the other side of my shoes spoiled also. Oh no! How do I walk? At that time, I wish there is a hole for me to hide. Again, I still have to pretend there is nothing happen. People were looking at me, as it sounded very bad and noisy when I walked. I wish I can take off my shoes and walked bare feet.
Finally, I reached home. What a incredible experience. I think I will just throw the shoes off and get a pair of new shoes. :p
Monday, December 3, 2007
Phones help deliver baby
A Russian woman gave birth by the light of dozens of mobile phones after a power cut plunged a town into darkness.
Emergency generators kicked in to keep incubators going at the local maternity ward at Shelehov in northern Russia.
But the room where Rima Pivovarova, 22, was giving birth was plunged into darkness just as doctors started to try and sort out complications with the delivery.
Quick-thinking nurses borrowed mobile phones from colleagues and other patients and used their light as they delivered the baby.
Nurse Nadezhda Stempkovskaya, who helped deliver the baby, said both mother and son are doing well.
Emergency generators kicked in to keep incubators going at the local maternity ward at Shelehov in northern Russia.
But the room where Rima Pivovarova, 22, was giving birth was plunged into darkness just as doctors started to try and sort out complications with the delivery.
Quick-thinking nurses borrowed mobile phones from colleagues and other patients and used their light as they delivered the baby.
Nurse Nadezhda Stempkovskaya, who helped deliver the baby, said both mother and son are doing well.
Teh Halia & Roti Tisu Milo @ Kluang
I was in Kluang last weekend attending church conference. I went out for city tour with my friend who is local on Saturday night. It is a place which surrounded by mountains. It is quite windy especially in Nov & Dec. After that, we went for supper. It is like mamak stall, there is a big screen for watching soccer match. It was quite crowded. After finding a seat, we sat down and ordering 2 Teh Halia (Ginger milk tea) , Roti Kosong (Roti Prata) & Roti Tisu Milo (Thin roti prata with milo). It's my first time trying Teh Halia nd Roti Tisu Milo. I like the Teh Halia, it's rich, smooth, not too sweet. Fantastic! Still waiting for the roti prata. Maybe there were a lot of ppl, we just have to wait. After 10-15 min, herecome the Roti Tisu Milo. I was so hungry, and happy to see it. Forgot to take the poho. I would say it worth for waiting long. It is crispy, coat with Milo and sugar. Maybe, I like Milo very much, so I think it taste better than original Roti Tisu. It was getting late, we had to finish quickly and leave. It was unforgetable supper and most surprisingly it only cost RM3.90!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Young and pretty lady wishes to marry a rich guy
A young and pretty lady posted this on a popular forum:
Title: What should I do to marry a rich guy?
I'm going to be honest of what I'm going to say here.
I'm 25 this year.I'm very pretty, have style and good taste. I wish to marry a guy with $500k annual salary or above.
My requirement is not high.Is there anyone in this forum who has an income of $500k annual salary? Are you all married? I wanted to ask: what should I do to marry rich persons like you? Among those I've dated, the richest is $250k annual income, and it seems that this is my upper limit.
I'm here humbly to ask a few questions:
1) Where do most rich bachelors hang out? (Please list down the names and addresses of bars, restaurant, gym)
2) Which age group should I target?
3) Why most wives of the riches is only average-looking? I've met a few girls who doesn't have looks and are not interesting, but they are able to marry rich guys
4) How do you decide who can be your wife, and who can only be your girlfriend? (my target now is to get married)
Ms. Pretty
Here's a reply from a Wall Street Financial guy:
Dear Ms. Pretty,
I have read your post with great interest. Guess there are lots of girls out there who have similar questions like yours. Please allow me to analyze your situation as a professional investor. My annual income is more than $500k, which meets your requirement, so I hope everyone believes that I'm not wasting time here. From the standpoint of a business person, it is a bad decision to marry you. The answer is very simple, so let me explain. Put the details aside, what you're trying to do is an exchange of "beauty" and "money": Person A provides beauty, and Person B pays for it, fair and square.However, there's a deadly problem here, your beauty will fade, but my money will not be gone without any good reason. The fact is, my income might increase from year to year, but you can't be prettier year after year. Hence from the viewpoint of economics, I am an appreciation asset, and you are a depreciation asset. It's not just normal depreciation, but exponential depreciation. If that is your only asset, your value will be much worried 10 years later.
By the terms we use in Wall Street, every trading has a position, dating with you is also a "trading position". If the trade value dropped we will sell it and it is not a good idea to keep it for long term same goes with the marriage that you wanted. It might be cruel to say this, but in order to make a wiser decision any assets with great depreciation value will be sold or "leased". Anyone with over $500k annual income is not a fool; we would only date you, but will not marry you. I would advice that you forget looking for any clues to marry a rich guy. And by the way, you could make yourself to become a rich person with $500k annual income. This has better chance than finding a rich fool. Hope this reply helps. If you are interested in "leasing" services, do contact me.
signed,
J.P. Morgan
Title: What should I do to marry a rich guy?
I'm going to be honest of what I'm going to say here.
I'm 25 this year.I'm very pretty, have style and good taste. I wish to marry a guy with $500k annual salary or above.
My requirement is not high.Is there anyone in this forum who has an income of $500k annual salary? Are you all married? I wanted to ask: what should I do to marry rich persons like you? Among those I've dated, the richest is $250k annual income, and it seems that this is my upper limit.
I'm here humbly to ask a few questions:
1) Where do most rich bachelors hang out? (Please list down the names and addresses of bars, restaurant, gym)
2) Which age group should I target?
3) Why most wives of the riches is only average-looking? I've met a few girls who doesn't have looks and are not interesting, but they are able to marry rich guys
4) How do you decide who can be your wife, and who can only be your girlfriend? (my target now is to get married)
Ms. Pretty
Here's a reply from a Wall Street Financial guy:
Dear Ms. Pretty,
I have read your post with great interest. Guess there are lots of girls out there who have similar questions like yours. Please allow me to analyze your situation as a professional investor. My annual income is more than $500k, which meets your requirement, so I hope everyone believes that I'm not wasting time here. From the standpoint of a business person, it is a bad decision to marry you. The answer is very simple, so let me explain. Put the details aside, what you're trying to do is an exchange of "beauty" and "money": Person A provides beauty, and Person B pays for it, fair and square.However, there's a deadly problem here, your beauty will fade, but my money will not be gone without any good reason. The fact is, my income might increase from year to year, but you can't be prettier year after year. Hence from the viewpoint of economics, I am an appreciation asset, and you are a depreciation asset. It's not just normal depreciation, but exponential depreciation. If that is your only asset, your value will be much worried 10 years later.
By the terms we use in Wall Street, every trading has a position, dating with you is also a "trading position". If the trade value dropped we will sell it and it is not a good idea to keep it for long term same goes with the marriage that you wanted. It might be cruel to say this, but in order to make a wiser decision any assets with great depreciation value will be sold or "leased". Anyone with over $500k annual income is not a fool; we would only date you, but will not marry you. I would advice that you forget looking for any clues to marry a rich guy. And by the way, you could make yourself to become a rich person with $500k annual income. This has better chance than finding a rich fool. Hope this reply helps. If you are interested in "leasing" services, do contact me.
signed,
J.P. Morgan
Don't make assumption
We always making assumptions how things will happen. Sometimes, it can be dangerous to make assumptions without varifying the situation. Friends might turn to enemies, if we don't open ourselves to share the different thoughts. I found relief when we talked. The friendship will grow stronger if we open ourselves to each other. There is nothing to hide.
I am thankful to all the friends around me. Sometimes, we hurt each other by saying some offended words which we don't realize. Thanks for the toleration and patience.
I am thankful to all the friends around me. Sometimes, we hurt each other by saying some offended words which we don't realize. Thanks for the toleration and patience.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
5D 4N Hong Kong Trip
From this trip, I have learned not to have high expectation before going to a new place. Have been hearing from friends that there are a lot of nice places, good food, interesting thing to explore in HK. I was full of excitement before I got there.
Things didn't turn out what I have expected. The food was not as good as what my friends has said. (Maybe, I didn't go to those nice one). I was quite dissappointed about the Lantau island. We spent almost 40 minutes bus ride to the big Buddha, and there is nothing much there. After that, we were heading to the Da Ou fish village. I was quite surprised when I got there, as it is better than what I have expected. I like the fresh air and nice scenery there. It made me calm down.
Afterall, HK is still not too bad. Just have to do much homework, ask the right person for the right place & right food. The local people are quite helpful & friendly. The service is quite efficient. The hotel room service is excellent. They attend to you in few second after you hang up the phone. Amazing!
Things didn't turn out what I have expected. The food was not as good as what my friends has said. (Maybe, I didn't go to those nice one). I was quite dissappointed about the Lantau island. We spent almost 40 minutes bus ride to the big Buddha, and there is nothing much there. After that, we were heading to the Da Ou fish village. I was quite surprised when I got there, as it is better than what I have expected. I like the fresh air and nice scenery there. It made me calm down.
Afterall, HK is still not too bad. Just have to do much homework, ask the right person for the right place & right food. The local people are quite helpful & friendly. The service is quite efficient. The hotel room service is excellent. They attend to you in few second after you hang up the phone. Amazing!
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