Overdue entry

I have been so busy with class, work and jogging and haven't got much time to blog. Sorry it's an overdue outing which I'd like to share here...

Baby G was sent to the Barber, I mean the groomer. Despite his very much dislike of going there, it had to be done. Look at how neat he is here ... Scroll down to see how unruly his hair was, goodness! I'm sure u'd agree with me that he needed a cut,

his displease expression, back from the groomer

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see how messy it is.. b4

While baby G was trembling away at the groomer, his daddy & mommy went to catch a show. Are we sweet or are we sweet? hehehe...


There was something for the both of us in this movie... den love cooking, I blog(ging now). It's really inspiring, at times, I am lost and totally feel like giving up just like Julie, on what i am pursuing now becos' it's just so tedious and frustrating. However, Julie and Julia did not gave up just like that when they both equally had their bad times. A persistent heart wins the battle. And of cos, the food shown in the movie were superb !

it's entertaining and meaningful, worth watching

Then we drove to Brown Rice to get Baby G's bach flower remedy, that believe would cure his separation anxiety,

den suggested I take chicory ... hmmph!

Woohoo.. dinner time. We were at Garden Slug... cosy

and dog friendly too.. indoor seating, what more can we ask for;

Don't ask me why this expression.. beats me too !

From left to right, then down: Pizza with grapes, lamb chop with cous cous, sausages with wine

check out this place, especially if you have pet.. ^_^

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Lunch Mania

Today I want to show you the place I like to go for my lunch-meet-up with friends during weekdays. It’s also popular for lunch goers who are working or studying there, cos’ offices and private schools are just nearby. So do avoid lunch time from 12 – 2pm! However, if you are really there during peak lunch hrs, be prepared to wait up to 20 – 30mins and I am not exaggerating. And better not go there when you are extremely hungry as it will definitely pissed you off, I guaranteed...

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on my way ...

The place looks ordinary and simple from outside, but the food is yummy with the taste of authentic Thai food. That’s if you are into Thai dishes,

condiments for thai food, fish sauce / chilli powder / sugar / chilli sauce..

The food usually comes in big portion, it’s better to share if you are a small eater.

I better not rave more .. in case, the waiting gets even longer.


If you are not someone that likes spicy and sour food, opposite is a small cafeteria that serves interesting western & local delight vegetarian dishes,

Do not expect those typical Chinese vegetarian where u find anywhere. They are totally different.

They serve vegetarian food like sambal prawn pasta, ham and sausage pasta, types of pizza, curry baked rice and many more. Yes, it’s all vegetarian, trust me..

A carnivore person only prefers to go there once in a while. Seriously, if u like vegetarian, should really give it a try.. plus the price is very affordable. Set lunch at $6.50 – soup with garlic bread, main course and free flow of drinking water. Think about it.. (ROMA DELI – just alil google u’ll be able to find)


Bon apetite !


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GETAWAY IN SINGAPORE

It’s been awhile since I went on a vacation and needed one real badly.

Considering it was our dating anniversary, we decided to use our points to redeem for a night stay at 1 of the 5-stars hotel at the central of Singapore...

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cosy interior of the room

our view... look we hv a semi pool view too !

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we decide to chill out alil at ....

let's indulge in the food and drinks

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We even take a slow walk to the Singapore Flyer, since we've not been there before. There were many families, couples and foreigners.

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every anniversary, we'd visit waraku

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After a night of rest, it’s time to eat again!! Complimentary breakfast buffet! What can be a better start than this. … hahah

It’s a pity that we din get to use the pool facility due to time constraint… but was a nice experience overall.

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Cranky blues

(what I saw and heard… from 2 strangers)

Monday morning,

At the lift lobby, male colleague saw female colleague and started greeting each other. As they enter the lift ...

Male colleague:

did you have a good weekend? What did you do?

Female colleague:

oh yeah.. I went clubbing *look tired but managed to smile*

Male colleague:

*grin* ooo… did you get LUCKY?

Frankly what does this “lucky” means here, I wonder…. Lucky as in won a prize from a lucky draw hosted by the club? or something else? A weird question, isn’t it? What kinda answer would he expect.. (really curious)

Female colleague:

Well…1st we went to Clarke Quay for some drinks at 2 different bars, then to supper Club. Hmm.. and that’s about it. (either she doesn’t know how to answer or simply ignoring it)

Male colleague:

wow, you basically travel the whole of Singapore…

From Clarke Quay to North Bridge Road, consider the WHOLE of Singapore meh??

Female colleague:

hahaha… right … (I couldn’t hear what she say)

The lift door opened and they strolled out.


My Monday blues....

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bitterness gone with cloudy

The accumulated bitterness of going to work had suddenly gone. On Friday my office was closed due to Public Holiday that falls on Saturday. I suppose not all offices and companies were closed that day and ECP was unusually jammed that morning. Everyone was going to work, whereas I on my way for my morning jog at 9 o’clock. I know, the commuters’ eyes must be looking at me with envy hehehe….! (yah, I am being alil sarcastic here :P)

The park was quiet, with occasional cool breeze from the after-shower brushes on my skin.

On my way home, the road outside and along East Coast Park was almost empty. No car following closely behind, as though forcing you to move aside for them. I was so happily cruising until I missed the exit!! Sometimes, it's good to skip that drink-till-late session, but to wake up early and feel the morning sun. I think it’s also good to take a day off on a weekday just to stroll at the beach or park.

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When was the last time you went movie alone?

I just did.

Later in the day, wanted to catch 500 days of summer, ended up watching…

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Since I missed the show time, and gotta watch a nice-but-too-kiddy-for-me movie. I started to get bored and begin camera-ing in the theatre. (hmm… I dunno if this is legal, anyway...) I’d say the animation is really good, cos I was so hungry by just looking at the animated food on screen.



I finished my day at WJ's place with mich and den, 4 of us boozing till late that night.


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East Coast Sawadee

After such a long talk about meeting Joo, we finally did. May, Joo and I went to where-else but east coast again.. it was my 3rd time there this month *yawn*. Good thing is, each time I manage order different food.

Knowing Joo from before, he was a cheerful and care free person, drank like 9 bottles of beer almost everyday. Being an alcoholic ruined him. He has to now go for kidney dialysis 3 times a week for 4 hrs each. The process is dreary and painful, poking arms with needle as thick as satay stick into the blood stream, described by him. Follow by a strict diet, with no food of high potassium eg. beans, orange, banana and confine to minimum water intake, making him lose tons of weight. It is heartbroken to see a friend becoming like this.

Probably, I should cut down on my drinking too…. probably

Later came 3 friends, May’s hubby and 2 are friends of theirs. The night, well… turn out a group of drinkers tipsy and merry. Joo was absolutely fine, he wasn’t tempted at all, but was happily listening to our conversation.

Then one of us suggested continuing drinking at some Thai disco. Apparently you are allowed to enter with shorts and flip-flop like me. So we went, except Joo who gone back and rest.

I couldn’t believe the place - Neverland is actually the once-upon-a-time Fire Discotheque (you might not have heard of it if you are born in the 80s. Now guess my age…). It definitely had a face-lift. I mean, of cos, not comparable to Zouk. But it’s also not the type of sleazy joint which we’d imagine. The place is packed with youngsters - males & females, which I’d say… around early to mid 20s?

With Thai live band and occasional young, pretty Thai dancers performing in between breaks makes me think I am holidaying in some part of Thailand, Pattaya, Phuket or something, especially with the attire I am in. Our party eventually ends at 3, but their party continues till dawn.

It was surely an experience. Perhaps it has been a while since I go out..

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1 wrong move

Since my membership with the gym is expiring in 7 months time, and was quickly spotted by a sale person, he told me, he’s one of the managers. He wanted to introduce the loyalty program to their existing customer for continuation of membership. But I was already late for the spinning class, he then withheld my card so that I’ll have to see him after the lesson to let him sales-talk me - what a sale tactic.

Allowing him to do that, I sort of also interested to see what he has to offer, so I walked into the sale strategy, ARMED. Becos’ I paid a very good rate previously and would expect the same, thus, if the price isn’t right, I’d politely reject and leave, I thought.

BUT, he made a wrong move ! Never doubt your customer information !

He insisted I paid a certain amount previously (which is more and definitely not what I remembered), so I told him nicely, it’s not the same I recalled. He refused to accept and wanted to prove me wrong by trying to show me the data thru’ their system.

I kept quiet.

He still insist that the rate is attractive and promotion will end soon any time from now, in another words I better sign up today. CRAP !

After spending some time fiddling with the login name and password, we are there. And after making some calculation, I am RIGHT ! The amount he quoted me was more than what I had paid. Now he is trying to twist his words, “but it’s only a few dollars more every month” No word of apology.

Sigh ! yes, it might be just a few dollars but it’s the sincerity. HELLO??!! (he seemed too desperate to close the deal)

I say no and told him there’s still 7 months to go, there maybe a better promotion then.

His face changed. “I don’t think so” he said persistently.

I just smile, pick up my bag and leave.

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p/s - not that if he's sincere I'd buy it from him, price is still the main issue

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