Our dreamie Life

Hello 2012

2012-01-08T18:22:00.001+08:00

Hoping for a better year after falling ill for the 1st week of 2012. Not a good start but I believe it will go uphill from now onwards. :)I can't seems to upload pictures from my phone to blogger :(- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I'm still here!

2011-10-11T17:33:00.001+08:00

Wow! It has been 2 months since I last blogged. I've been busy with work and lost my mojo to blog.. My reading has also been slow. Seriously the last thing i want to do is to read after work. There are so many work related stuffs to read and I'm just so tired after a day's work.

Still... I'm waiting to get a kick start to reading my thrillers.

A quick summary.. Work have been great. Tired but totally fulfilling. I have marked approximately 250+ qns (1 qns and 4 parts) papers, went on 5 weeks of CA, attended a PDE training course for 5 days and getting to know many people and International Fellows and this week is the quiet training week to get myself familiar with all things at school before term starts next week. ** BIG NERVOUS JITTERS!!!

And I have to be sick this week! Fever and bad bad flu. Boo! Everyone in school is falling sick and we are all trying to recover quickly before Monday comes. Monday is the most intensive day. 6 hours of classes! Starts at 8am.

I had to give up on a staff retreat trip to Desaru tomorrow... I'm not feeling too good and it doesn't make sense to go and "play" and end up getting sicker. It's a long day from 730 to 11pm!

Ok, will update soon with pictures (I hope).

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Q45

2011-08-27T00:01:00.000+08:00

@ Margaret Drive

#27

I is for Ice Cream!

2011-08-26T00:01:00.000+08:00

#26

3RD Floor

2011-08-25T00:01:00.000+08:00

#25

Abandonment

2011-08-24T00:01:00.000+08:00

Unattended

#24

Mr Sleepy

2011-08-23T00:01:00.000+08:00

# Mr Sleepy

# 23

One toadstool at a time

2011-08-22T00:01:00.000+08:00

#22

Shadow Shot Sunday - S is for Sugar

2011-08-21T17:37:00.003+08:00

I was charmed by this sugar container. Very quaint.

#21

Visit Hey Harriet for more Shadow Shots Sunday (#7)

#73

A parrot in the carpark

2011-08-21T17:32:00.003+08:00

I got this as a gift for a friend's birthday party yesterday. We had BBQ at a roof top and I was resisting the temptation to gobble down freshly BBQ chicken wings because I have a sore throat coming on and I'm falling sick.

#20

Letter box 74

2011-08-19T00:01:00.000+08:00

@ Chip Bee Garden

#19

Atop

2011-08-18T00:01:00.000+08:00

#18

Kallang Riverside Park

2011-08-17T00:01:00.000+08:00

#17

B is for Boat

2011-08-16T00:01:00.000+08:00

#16

Much Love Kitty

2011-08-15T00:01:00.000+08:00

Much Love : Random cats everywhere for random loving, purring and photographing

#15

Shadow Shot Sunday - Evening Trees

2011-08-14T00:26:00.003+08:00

Love the glow of the evening sun.

For more shadow shots sunday (#6), visit Hey Harriet.

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Evening Heartland Cat

2011-08-13T23:23:00.000+08:00

#13

Terracotta Warriors

2011-08-12T00:01:00.002+08:00

Tuesday morning was spent at the Asian Civilisations Museum with hubby, mummy and church friends. It was free (due to National Day) and was very crowded. I would like to visit ACM again and view the many exhibits at the various gallery.

#12

Clark Quay can be beautiful

2011-08-11T19:29:00.001+08:00

#11

Sailing into the Moon

2011-08-11T18:37:00.001+08:00

#10

Happy 46th Birthday Singapore!

2011-08-09T00:01:00.000+08:00

Much Love Monday: Loysel's Toy Cafe

2011-08-08T21:03:00.004+08:00

Currently loving ... Loysel's Toy cafe (albeit inaccessible) ... my new haircut ... Sherlock (BBC)

Much Love Monday is a weekly blog post series, intended to start off each week with some positivity instead of the typical Monday blues!

Shadow Shot Sunday - Geometrical

2011-08-07T23:23:00.005+08:00

Shadow Shot Sunday #5

See more shots here at Hey Harriet

Spooky

2011-08-06T21:48:00.001+08:00

I found this in a library book I borrowed

2011-08-05T21:21:00.002+08:00

6C

2011-08-04T23:29:00.003+08:00

I wonder what they were thinking. :)

2011-08-03T18:11:00.001+08:00

via ai

My memories of yesterday - Margaret Drive

2011-08-03T13:44:00.004+08:00

my childhood. it's now boarded for demolition.

Makan_11: Dinner at Watami

2011-08-02T11:58:00.002+08:00

@ Central

Much Love Monday: Play, Paused, Stop, Play

2011-08-01T15:20:00.008+08:00

I'm loving:

* (still) Harry Potter

* thoughts of going back to school

* birds chirping

* the feelings of paper between my fingers

* new challenge: The August Break 2011 via Much Love

Much Love Monday is a weekly blog post series, intended to start off each week with some positivity instead of the typical Monday blues!

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The plan is: you simply share one photo (or more!) per day on your blog – Monday to Friday, or every day. Or whenever you feel moved to share.

Frozen Yogurt

2011-08-01T15:13:00.004+08:00

Shadow Shot Sunday #4

Visit Hey Harriet for more shots.

Thinking positive

2011-07-28T19:29:00.000+08:00

I will have to keep on trying. Towards a goal, unknown journey, unknown destination.

Fear keep me stagnant, keeps me down, keeps me from daring to try, to live a life which I may be good at.

Who knows what will happen? My life belongs to Him.

He gave me this and everything I have.

Thank you God.

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2011-07-28T18:48:00.001+08:00

Graffiti art through a little boy's eyes

2011-07-28T18:39:00.002+08:00

Makan_11: Restaurant Hoshigaoka

2011-07-28T18:06:00.002+08:00

set lunch B & C

Makan_11: Marche

2011-07-26T22:24:00.002+08:00

Hubby and I shared these items at 313 Somerset. And we sat next to a table of teenagers (3 girls + 1 boy) who were talking about going on diet and feeling faint etc.

Goodbye Harry

2011-07-25T22:01:00.001+08:00

10 years ago, my then boyfriend and I walked hand in hand into GV and we watched the first Harry Potter film. I remembered we were in awe over all the special effects and I was thoroughly enchanted with the magics.

We made it a promise to watch every movie at a cinema; we watched HP in Gold Class and the last in 3D.

Today we finished the last movie and it's an end of a beautiful era. 10 years of wonderful magic. We have all grown up and I'm loving my hubby more each day :)

I tried not to cry (cos that would be silly, no?) and am resolving to collect all the DVDs. I stopped after the first 3. I will miss you guys, I really do.

*sniffles*

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Something old @ Tiong Bahru

2011-07-24T23:45:00.002+08:00

I was out with mummy the other day for a yummy lunch at the market. We had Lor Mee and I had cravings for Mee Chiam Kueh (peanuts snacks). I let mummy reminisced about living in Blk 81. She showed me her old flat and was telling me stories about her childhood. Later, I brought her to 40 hands and we sat under the fan whilst enjoying our flat white.

Makan_11: Comfort Food- Myojo noodle

2011-07-24T23:24:00.000+08:00

Makan_11: Aquamarine

2011-07-24T23:13:00.000+08:00

Last Sat, we had a good catch up with hubby's friends @ Marina Mandarin Hotel. Lots of fresh seafood and tons of oysters and sashimi. yumz!

What Faith can Do - I'm utterly inspired.

2011-07-16T01:11:00.002+08:00

Jayesslee @ City Harvest Church

Kutless

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Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you're stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

A day with Penguin

2011-07-15T19:05:00.000+08:00

my heart skips a beat when I looked through the glass and saw rows and rows of books lining the wall. Really. Like seriously, sub consciously, I said "Wah!"

it's a personal collection from the owners of Books Actually, around a thousand books. There was a guided tour explaining the histories of books from each panel. I saw books from my childhood (The Chrysalides is one of them) and lots of serious fiction. The oldest book is from 1935 and there's books from different genre and collectible series. It's simply amazing. I can't imagine collecting books, because if I start, I would never stop and I can't, because I have no space. Unless I rent a storage space to keep all my books!

I can't wait to get my house and built a nice little house for my books. heh.

Ron and I were discussing which books that we are likely to collect. Books that we liked. We were tied between Alice in Wonderland and The secret garden. I like both. And I think I have 3 books of AIW (just because) and 1 TSG. I love beautiful covers and illustrations. So which title should I concentrate on? And the owners of BA have about 20 books each of Animal Farm and books by an author I can't seems to remember right now.

Anyhow, I'm hunting for books by Enid Blyton too.

When the weather is hot.. the cat just sleeps.

2011-07-13T22:15:00.002+08:00

but they sleep all the time leh.

Makan_11: Everything with Fries

2011-07-13T21:52:00.004+08:00

Char Grilled Short Rib Baguette

After an appointment last Thursday, I met hubby for a late lunch @ HV. First time eating at Everything with Fries.We shared the soup and main course and had a Strawberry milk shake and Nutella milk shake. Yums. It's thick and creamy.

An ice cold drink is really what I want all day long.

2011-07-07T21:07:00.002+08:00

almost fainted from the heat today. so so sooo hot.

Makan_11: Tampopo

2011-07-07T20:07:00.001+08:00

もしもし

2011-07-07T19:41:00.003+08:00

Look what we found in East Coast (it's on the corner of Joo Chiat/East Coast)! Mooshi Bakes! I got really excited because it's another of my namesake. so cute! And I was attracted to the decor. We tried the bananarama (too little fillings) and cream puff (not worth the price of $3.90, Tampopo Deli is better).

Will come by again and try the gooey bun and chicken pie (hopefully it will taste good).

Makan_11: Breakfast @ Grand Mecure Roxy

2011-07-07T19:28:00.003+08:00

I love sunny sides up that's beautifully done!

A little getaway

2011-07-07T19:02:00.006+08:00

chilling in the room

a little holiday in the east, courtesy of 大哥

it's quite nice to stay at the HDB blocks overlooking the sea eh?

The Little Bookshop @ East Coast

2011-07-06T01:30:00.001+08:00

Hanging out at the Little Bookshop with hubby is a relaxing thing to do. Sitting with a glass of mango smoothies and a vanilla milkshake and chilling out with books around us, we basked in the sunshine of East Coast.

It is recommended to join the membership to enjoy the full privileges but since we are Westerner/ central people,it doesn't make much sense for us to get the membership and spend 45mins to an hr traveling there just to chill!

Will drop by if I'm around the vicinity.

687A East Coast Road, level 2

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Makan_11: Durian Buffet

2011-07-04T16:57:00.002+08:00

durian overload @ Goodwoodpark Hotel!

Fitting for the name of Puss

2011-06-22T18:15:00.002+08:00

cos she's always snoozing between shoes and slippers (2 different racks. I think she would sleep outside my flat if I have a shoe rack there). you can also find her splayed out in the middle of a flight of stairs relaxing.

I used to dislike her but now I have a soft spot for her. funny how someone's perspectives changes over time. oh ya, she's warming up to me too I supposed.

Makan_11: Unfriending Friends @ Jelita

2011-06-22T17:42:00.003+08:00

Chilled Angel Hair Pasta & Lump Fish Caviar tossed with Seaweed,

Chives and White Truffle Essence

From the Cattle Farm – Grilled Ribeye Steak (220gm) with seasonal

vegetables and garlic mashed potato

lunch with friends. wasn't fantastic, understaffed (only 2) in fully booked restaurant. Beef was hard ( I asked for medium rare) .. and too much tendon. how can it be rib eyed? used our vouchers from online. disappointing for a restaurant hubby and I used to like, reserving it for some special occasions because it's not cheap. I guess at this rate, it's inevitable they have to use discount vouchers to keep themselves afloat. bleeh.

Pico

2011-06-15T22:58:00.000+08:00

from Books Actually...

snip snip

2011-06-15T22:36:00.003+08:00

I had my haircut today. Its now short and chic and so much tidier. I like!

Books and Coffee

2011-05-30T17:32:00.006+08:00

Cats in a bookshop! How perfect is this?

Books Actually & Forty Hands

Both are at Yong Siak St, nestled in quiet shop houses.

Makan_11: The daily Scoop

2011-05-27T22:54:00.004+08:00

I think hubby can live on ice cream alone though :)

27May11 @18:30

hubby had salted mr brown and stout ice cream on a cone and I had this waffles with hazelnut praline. heaven.

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The Daily Scoop (Chip Bee/Holland Village branch)
43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-78 Chip Bee Gardens

Tel: 6457 3128
Web: www.thedailyscoop.com.sg

Makan_11: cafe epicurious

2011-05-25T21:07:00.008+08:00

such a happy entrance :)

Eggs Benedict

Baked Eggs with Toast Soldiers

Choc- nana Sandwich

I'm on a quest to try out all cafes in Singapore. Well.. at least those that are listed on ironladychef. When I did a last count, I was surprised to find that I have ate at at least 10 in the list of Best Cafe in Singapore!

Heheh. I dragged hubby to cafe epicurious at The Rail Mall for brunch. The food was pretty good, but the coffee was just so so.

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392 Upper Bukit Timah Road

The Rail Mall

It's TOO HOT!!! and I wish I'm a mermaid. :)

2011-05-25T18:26:00.003+08:00

150810 - The Straits Times, Life

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and isn't she beautiful?

Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tide Gala Premiere

2011-05-18T17:41:00.001+08:00

I was so excited that the tickets hubby won was for a premiere gala and the grand opening ceremony for Lido! Since he couldn't make it, I went with SY on Monday (16/5) and it was GREAT!!!

We enjoyed the show ( and were feeling very smug that we got to watch it before US and Sg premiere 20/5 and 19/5 respectively) and saw a few celebrities, mainly Thomas Ong who was my childhood/ adolescent idol. *swoon :)

Great experience!

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Changes in cabinet

2011-05-16T13:15:00.001+08:00

1 week after the GE, 3 key ministers have stepped down from the cabinet. George Yeo cos his GRC lost to WP. Then our MM LKY and SM GCT both decided to resign citing allowing the PM to be free of the old PAP's shadows (something like that).

Well, it's not a bad thing for retirement.. Just too many changes within a short time.

Is this good or bad?

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The most exciting period in Singapore's history

2011-05-08T01:09:00.001+08:00

The polling results are being telecast live on almost all channels and we are eagerly anticipating and waiting for the results. Gosh our current ruling party won many seats (currently 31 seats) by very small margin! Mostly 50-58%, (about 8% each) much lesser than the average 66% (16%) in 2006.

@00:55
Finally! One win! Opposition WP won Hougang by huge margin! 64.81%
More than 14%. They sacrificed their upgrading needs for national voice.
But they have always been under the opp party.

More waiting now. I'm very sleepy but trying to tahan.

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Different perspective at different stages

2011-05-06T14:11:00.001+08:00

"We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are."
~ Anaïs Nin

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Positive words

2011-05-04T18:40:00.001+08:00

"Do you have doubts about life? Are you unsure if it is really worth the trouble? Look at the sky: that is for you. Look at each person's face as you pass them on the street: those faces are for you. And the street itself, and the ground under the street, and the ball of fire underneath the ground: all these things are for you. They are as much for you as they are for other people. Remember this when you wake up in the morning and think you have nothing. Stand up and face the east. Now praise the sky and praise the light within each person under the sky. It's okay to be unsure. But praise, praise, praise."

Miranda July ~ No One Belongs Here More Than You

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Static and changes

2011-05-03T18:00:00.001+08:00

The GE could be a potentially devasting events. People lives could change for better or for worse. Families and friendships could end up on different spectrums as the debates goes on.

I could not remember the last time when I had an indepth discussion about politics or opinions or anything so "heavy" with anyone other then hubby. Mostly I steered away from these discussions. When opinions are not expressed correctly , it leads to misinterpretations.

I try to "talk less".

This time I observed the social and cultural phenomenum that has overtaken Singapore by storm. Something has changed, people are not afraid of speaking out and declaring their support for the opposition.

I was initially excited as it was going to be my "virgin" vote but further checks online shows that our estate belongs to Tanjong Pagar GCR. My inital excitement fizzles but we attended another rally last night near our estate.

Honestly I would be stressed if I had to vote. Much as I would like to have a change, I'm also fearful of too much changes and risking our country's stability. My one vote in 2.2 million odds is very small but that one vote could ignite a change. Everyone makes a difference.

Anyhow, that "stress" has been lifted.
On a fun note. I'm sharing this sticker we picked up yesterday.

It's based on the impression that GST has been increasing after every elections. It's very tongue in cheek and being a rally virgin, I get amused , amazed and entertained easily.

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I'm very happy to be sharing my life with you. You constantly open my eyes to so many issues and perspectives.

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Pondering

2011-05-01T22:40:00.002+08:00

Lots of voices and change coming up in this current GE. News reporting has never been this current and honest. It is getting exciting and though I'm looking forward to change, I'm still afraid of too much changes and failures.

Isn't this how life is? How we get held back because of fear?

The shadow in the picture

2011-05-01T21:37:00.004+08:00

She was too pretty to resist. I had to buy the postcard from Cat Socrates. Then I took a picture of the picture.

Shadow Shot Sunday #2

Visit Hey Harriet for more shots.

The Simple Bare Necessities (PM#5)

2011-04-20T21:36:00.007+08:00

newly purchased last sat : 16/4/11

It was one of the PM Disney's figurine that I fell in love with. heh. hubby took a look and found it hard to say no. reminds me of Lu on hubby's tummy.

YY helped me to source for it and I'm hoping she can get the Alice's in Wonderland figurine that I'm in love with... the bunny and the old stopwatch.

S is for Swan

2011-04-12T17:47:00.003+08:00

aren't they gorgeous?

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yay for better quality pictures from my lappy.

Almost Cherry Blossoms

2011-04-09T21:06:00.001+08:00

Saturday started early today. Hubby and I went to Botanic Gardens for a morning walk and to feed the swans and fishes and tortoises. We were greeted to this awesome, beautiful sight of flower petals gently falling from tree. It was surreal and like a fairy tale.. Pink flowers floated down on us. WOW! For a moment, I imagined I was in Japan enjoying the Cherry Blossoms with the cool crisp air of the morning dew. Amazing.

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This picture was taken 2 hrs later, after much thought. I know there's no way to capture the magic on film/ digital.

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Shadow

2011-04-08T20:24:00.002+08:00

I love how the evening sun is casting dreamy shadows on all objects. I get reflective at this time of the day and every ordinary objects just look prettier. Agree?

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Update:
I've decided to participate in the "Shadow Shot Sumday" at Hey Harriet.
This post is 2 days from Sunday. I hope that's ok.

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Words with Friends

2011-04-07T18:56:00.001+08:00

I'm having a great time playing "words with friends" on my iPhone. It forces me to think, anticipate and strategize. I'd like to think I'm getting better at it but I think it's also lots to do with luck and timing, getting the right tiles at the right time.

I never really thought I would mind losing but lately I've gotten rather impatient and angry with myself for losing. This and "high noon". Too much losses can make one questions her stupidity/ mental alertness and hand/ mind coordinations (HN).

Anyway, I have been playing with A alot and he's really good. I can count the number of times I won him (not many) and this is one of the smartest game I have played with him.

Recently I have also played another game with a random stranger and boy .. Was it nerve wrecking. I was so determined to win him/ her and I DID! Muahahaha*

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Rudolph came early

2011-04-06T19:21:00.001+08:00

I have a huge and painful pimple (acne) on my nose! It hurts so much and it's so ugly :(

Hope it will recover soon. I have no idea what to do with it except keep it clean and apply pimple cream.

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My first trip to Punggol

2011-04-05T14:11:00.001+08:00

Last Sat, Z had a housewarming cum 1 month baby celebration. It was my first time at SengKang/ Punggol and boy, it was far! Rce came by and picked me up before going to Compasspoint to pick E. The joke was neither one of us knew where Compasspoint was! I though we had to go Woodlands (the shopping mall is Causeway point) but later realised that it's actually at Sengkang. Along the way on CTE, Rce looked at the petrol gauge and calmly said we need to pump petrol.. Wahahaha. Ok lah, there's another 1 bars before we reached "E" but it was so comical! Later when we picked E up and I told Rce.. "I think we have to pump petrol after the trip to Z place" and E started laughing saying we are so cute. (There were lots if Whatsapps activity on the expressway)

Anyhow, baby Claris was asleep and we ooh and aww at her cuteness and thick hair and catch up for an hr or so.

Afterwards, we dropped by a air con kopitiam looking cafe ( serves western and chineses food) and we had kopi and teh. The place is aptly named "The Coffee Place".

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Read- A year of mornings: 3191 Miles Apart

2011-04-02T01:00:00.001+08:00

A photography book between 2 person living 3191 miles away. These pictures ate taken in the morning, just that one moment.

I wished I can publish a book of cats photography or food or simple sightings.

8/28

10/18

Dreamy and reflective and pensive. Sometimes lonely and sad.
Sometimes peaceful and looking ahead.

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~~ more at hibernating in books.

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Happy April ...

2011-04-01T23:33:00.000+08:00

Fools Day! May April be a better month for us. Fulll of tricks and joyous laughter and sunshine on our face as we sit and drink kopi.

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Makan_11: Tuna fusilli

2011-03-31T18:17:00.001+08:00

Heh. This was my attempt to recreate what I saw on Ai's blog.
http://aixxx.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/1234/

It was ok, the sauce was too watery and it was pretty tasteless according to my 2 biggest fans and food tasters :)

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Much Love Monday: Hope and looking forward

2011-03-28T15:31:00.001+08:00

Source: http://www.ohiseered.com/2011/03/reminder-you-are-wonderfully-made.html

I have been in the dumps lately. Daily news of world wide tragedy and self perceived personal failure. It doesn't matter, I have to remember that I'm wonderfully made by God, thanks to Red. :)

This week I'm loving: Love, Hope and optimism.

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Makan_11: Stewed Beef La Mian

2011-03-25T19:14:00.001+08:00

Had a late lunch with mummy @ Crystal Jade. It was what I needed, soupy noodle and 小龙包 (dumplings). My mouth hurts. I have 3 ulcers, I speak like I have marbles in my mouth. Hmph.

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Please leave me alone

2011-03-24T19:20:00.001+08:00

Please don't take my picture... Meooow..

The behaviour of cats never fails to amuse me.

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Makan_11: Lian's Curry from Malacca

2011-03-23T18:37:00.001+08:00

Last Sunday I cooked chicken curry. I loved the end results, the gravy was thick and spicy and we cleaned out the pot the next day with bread.

This packet of spice was bought in Malacca and it was expiring on 30 Mar 11. *yeeps*
I need to go to Malacca again.

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Makan_11: Galilee's Fish and chips

2011-03-22T14:59:00.001+08:00

It rained heavily last Sat. We took a trip to Queenstown NLB to reloot my books. I was so excited to spot 2 hardcover books that were newly released, that I had to borrow it. I personally prefer paperback because it is lighter but hardcover books looks so serious and the paper they used are of much better quality.

Hubby bought a cookies and cream coffee ice blended and was impressed by it. We decided to have our dinner at Cafe Galilee at the library.

I had the fish and chips. Huge portion, great deal for $7.50.

Hubby had the Roastery Chicken Leg. It was a little tough, he thinks it could be an overnight portion. I suspected over cooking, causing the loss of tenderness. $7.90.

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We had a super moon yesterday

2011-03-20T19:41:00.001+08:00

The moon was huge! Hubby pointed it out to me and remarked that it looks bigger than usual. I thought that it was because the skies were clearer after the heavy rain in the afternoon.

We took this at the bus stop. I wanted to take the moon with the MRT train but couldn't. Our bus came and we left.

Read about the super moon phenomenum. The moon is 50,000 km(?) closer to the earth last night. It's a rare occurance and I won't be surprised if werewolves and dogs starts to howl.

Hmm.. Maybe this would explain the peculiar behaviours of the 2 resident cats of this block. They have been meowing, growling and "quarreling" quite a bit in the last few days.

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Makan_11: Seventh Heaven

2011-03-15T23:47:00.001+08:00

We had hazelnut and brownie & cookies and cream.

@Ngee Ann City, B2

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Baby Sophia

2011-03-14T12:51:00.000+08:00

My dearest friend hunnie has given birth to a baby girl yesterday at 1816. Woot!

The strangest thing was I had a dream of her having contractions and was going to give birth soon on Friday night/ Sat morning! I dreamt that she was telling me that it's painful and she was lying on the bed. I MSG her and she told me she was having contractions since 3 am! Wow ! That was strange and pyschic. She had contractions the entire Sat with an interval of 5-8 mins, and I was informed by Gavin that she was in labour suite on Sun when I MSG her around 1pm.

Hehe. Now baby Sophia and my mummy share the same birthday :)

I'm so happy that both of them are well and healthy and congratulations once again to hunnie and Gavin with their lovely Sophia!

Uncle & auntie Mooch are looking forward to meeting you!

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Swallowed!

2011-03-14T00:11:00.001+08:00

My entire post written over 15 mins is GONE!!! Just like that! Dammit!

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Celebrating mummy's Birthday

2011-03-13T23:47:00.000+08:00

Today my mummy turns *ahem* in her fifties. We had an early birthday celebration for her at Wan Hao, Sg Marriot Hotel.

We had a feast eating dim sum and it's worth every penny!

Clockwise from left: Braised beef tendons with radish (so good and tender), 烧肉(BBQ pork), yam cake with 香肠(Chinese sausage) and 虾交 (prawn dumplings )

Chicken with frog leg and Chinese sausage

Salmon and Garoupa Siew Mai

Clockwise from left: Fish congee, deep fried enoki mushrooms (I can't remember what else is in there), coffee pork and prawn and beancurd in ma la sauce

Clockwise from left: Chinese bai cai, bass fish fillet with Nonya sauce, 上汤水交 ( dumplings in soup) and an assortment of custard bun, gyoza,chicken Siew Mai, pork bun.

There's also a yam pastry with minced meat and shrimp paste and char Siew pastry (not pictured)

We walked around Orchard and bought a bag for mummy. I was disappointed to find the Japanese shop selling delicate pastries and Mochi no longer at Takashimaya B2, near Cold Storage. They had such pretty stuffs!

We moved on to GWC and shared a spicy tuna pasta and ceaser salad amongst us at Coffee Bean.

Today we bought a strawberry shortcake and sang "Happy Birthday!"
Wishing mummy good health and happiness always!

~Note: this post was written 14/3, 12:15pm after the previous post was eaten up!

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Earthquake in Japan

2011-03-12T00:49:00.001+08:00

Some say it's a prelude to 2012.. To me, it's one disaster too many.

Japan was hit by an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude yesterday. My heart hurts thinking of the many lives lost and my favourite country being tormented.
I pray that our cousin and niece and their family are safe. So far Yokohama is not affected but we just want confirmation.

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An eye for an eye, the world will go blind

2011-03-12T00:40:00.001+08:00

From an episode of Law & Order, SVU.

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N is for Nuts

2011-03-10T18:54:00.001+08:00

Roasted almond and pumpkin seeds

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I wish to soak myself in Coffee

2011-03-09T19:33:00.001+08:00

@ Cedele, GWC

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The new starbucks logo looks weird!

2011-03-08T14:01:00.001+08:00

In this undated product image provided by Starbucks, the company's new 40-year anniversary logo is seen on a cup at right. Other cups bearing the company's logo from over the years, from left, 1971, 1987, and 1992, are also shown. (AP Photo/Starbucks)

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So it's official, starbucks has released it's new logo in Sg today and boy it does look weird to me!

I have to agree with some comments I read in the branding online website. I never really paid attention to what was in the centre of the logo (i know it's a siren of some sort) but I definitely identified the coffee house by it's green border!

It seems they are dropping the word "Starbucks coffee" to include a vaster range of products. But I think the (too) green siren is too in your face.

To me, Starbucks= Coffee.

I hope with all the logo changes, their coffee will still remain a top piority and the standard remains the same, if not better.

I think changes will require some time to get use to. I'm not very good with changes, especially with things that I'm too familiar with. I just want things to remain a certain way that I hold comfort to. It's nostalgia and security. This applies to many more than just starbucks.

ps: do you know that coca cola is going to remove their brand name? And 7 up is going to have a new logo (positive change)?

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Much Love Monday: Heart around my neck

2011-03-07T14:07:00.001+08:00

This week I'm loving:
1. This pretty ornate necklace I found at Dorothy Perkins last month
2. More bird watching and capturing good moments that thrills me
3. The amazing race 18 on tv

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Hello LG!

2011-03-05T15:55:00.001+08:00

So a new appliance has joined the Mooch family today! Let's welcome the LG TurboDrum washing machine! *claps*

Sadly the old washing machine bought after the flat was upgraded and grandma mooch had a back op finally lost it's energy to spin and we had to let it retire after 8 years. *sob*

~~ I'm going bonkers talking to inanimate objects. Haha ~~

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Makan_11: Fusilli

2011-03-04T23:51:00.001+08:00

Pasta: sausage and mushroom fusilli with
diced tomatoes

Salad: Alfafa sprouts, baby olives, tuna with mayo and jap cucumber

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Makan_11: Glutinous Rice ball in peanut

2011-03-03T23:53:00.001+08:00

Stopping for dessert @ Hong Kong Sun Kee dessert.
~ B1, Raffles City Shopping Centre

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Little Creatures and owls

2011-03-02T17:09:00.001+08:00

Look what hubby and I found at Meidiya, Liang Court!

Little creatures beer! From Fremantle Perth! We thought it wasn't exported out of Perth but now that we found it, we are definitely going to buy it when we want a beer fix. Together with this, Hoegarden and Heineken are our favourites.

These owl beer packaging are so cute! I would probably buy it because of the kawaii factor but the beer description sounds tantalizing.

" smells of strawberries, an intriguing mix of sake and malt in the finish"

" hint of corriander, orange peel, nutmeg.."

Sounds good eh? But it cost SGD 9.50. Maybe another time.

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Much Love Monday: Toasted cranberry bread

2011-02-28T18:33:00.001+08:00

Currently loving:
1. Time alone
2. Watching birds
3. Vampires
4. Toasted cranberry bread (buttered) from Four Leaves
5. Excellent book : The Help by Kathryn Stockett

(5)

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Bella & Jacob

2011-02-28T18:27:00.001+08:00

Funny how with all the romantic scenes between Bella & Edward, my favourite moment is between Bella & Jacob as a werewolf. The animation is just touching to me, when he nuzzles her.

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Vampire weekend

2011-02-27T15:17:00.001+08:00

Yesterday was spent in the company of vampires. We watch "The Vampire Diaries" while I patiently explained how some of the casts became vampires, the mystery and history of 162 year old Stefan
and bad boy Damon and why Eleana looks like Katherine. We are now at eps 14, season 1.

Wanted to take a trip to Jelita to get some sprouts and ham but it started raining and we got lazy.

In goes "Eclipse" into the DVD player and another 110 mins passes.

I prefer the actors and actresses of Vamp diaries more than the Twlight saga. I didn't really thought much of it when Twlight was first shown, but after watching 2 diff shows back to back, I feel that somehow Rob Pattinson (Edward) fails to charm me as much as he did in Twlight. And Kristen Stewart (Bella) irritates me.

I need to google their actual names because they are not so popular in the media but gosh, the bad boy Damon is so cute in the devil may care ways and Stefan is so broodingly in thoughts. Well, Eleanor is the usual human amongst vampire and other lurking creatures (witches, werewolves) that are slowly revealed as the season moves on. She of course being a human needs lots of protections but she is not irritating and much prettier.

Anyway hubby being the man he is simply commented:
"The 2 vampires (Edward & Stefan) looks similar."

" The girl (Eleanor) is prettier and more suited for the role"

And lastly, something that's on my mind since we started watching "True Blood" and "Vamp D".....

" How can they have sex if they are dead?"

.... Hmmm...

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Our dreamie Life

Hello 2012

I'm still here!

Q45

I is for Ice Cream!

3RD Floor

Abandonment

Mr Sleepy

One toadstool at a time

Shadow Shot Sunday - S is for Sugar

A parrot in the carpark

Letter box 74

Atop

Kallang Riverside Park

B is for Boat

Much Love Kitty

Shadow Shot Sunday - Evening Trees

Evening Heartland Cat

Terracotta Warriors

Clark Quay can be beautiful

Sailing into the Moon

Happy 46th Birthday Singapore!

Much Love Monday: Loysel's Toy Cafe

Shadow Shot Sunday - Geometrical

Spooky

I found this in a library book I borrowed

6C

I wonder what they were thinking. :)

My memories of yesterday - Margaret Drive

Makan_11: Dinner at Watami

Much Love Monday: Play, Paused, Stop, Play

Frozen Yogurt

Thinking positive

5

Graffiti art through a little boy's eyes

Makan_11: Restaurant Hoshigaoka

Makan_11: Marche

Goodbye Harry

Something old @ Tiong Bahru

Makan_11: Comfort Food- Myojo noodle

Makan_11: Aquamarine

What Faith can Do - I'm utterly inspired.

A day with Penguin

When the weather is hot.. the cat just sleeps.

Makan_11: Everything with Fries

An ice cold drink is really what I want all day long.

Makan_11: Tampopo

もしもし

Makan_11: Breakfast @ Grand Mecure Roxy

A little getaway

The Little Bookshop @ East Coast

Makan_11: Durian Buffet

Fitting for the name of Puss

Makan_11: Unfriending Friends @ Jelita

Pico

*snip snip*

Books and Coffee

Makan_11: The daily Scoop

Makan_11: cafe epicurious

It's TOO HOT!!! and I wish I'm a mermaid. :)

Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tide Gala Premiere

Changes in cabinet

The most exciting period in Singapore's history

Different perspective at different stages

Positive words

Static and changes

Pondering

The shadow in the picture

The Simple Bare Necessities (PM#5)

S is for Swan

Almost Cherry Blossoms

Shadow

Words with Friends

Rudolph came early

My first trip to Punggol

Read- A year of mornings: 3191 Miles Apart

Happy April ...

Makan_11: Tuna fusilli

Much Love Monday: Hope and looking forward

Makan_11: Stewed Beef La Mian

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