My life, My love....YOU!

Boys Over Flowers

2009-07-18T18:25:00.003+08:00

Latest Korean show I am watching now?

This show is the Korean version of the hit Taiwanese series Meteor Garden.

It's real nice, trust me. Watch it!

Gearing up for Shape Run 2009

2009-07-11T23:03:00.004+08:00

Yes, the Shape Run 2009 is here again. For 2 consecutive years I participated in the run. I am so gearing up for the run. Excited to complete faster than last year.

This year, their t-shirt is fuchsia pink. My oh-so-favourite colour! And for being the first 1000 (kiasu) to sign up, they gave me a pair of Nike socks (which I love).

This time round, I will be running alone as Shikin, my running partner didn't manage to get sign-up. The places were snapped up in 42hours! It's their record so far.

I gotta say though, I haven't been training for this run. Guilty.

Mama's Birthday Celebration

2009-07-04T10:20:00.009+08:00

It was my mum's birthday yesterday. I took half day leave and Azera the whole day leave (like its her birthday) from work to celebrate the day with her. We surprised her by bringing her for lunch at Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts.

Feasting at Carousel

Look at the seafood platter. I had 2 plates.

Irresistible delights

A photo with the Birthday Girl.

Another surprise, the staff members at Carousel presented a cake to her with their beautiful rendition birthday song.

She was pleasantly surprised. Look at her face! Beautiful moment.

Pose with the cake is a must.

Credits to the event planners. Her big girls of course!

Kiss from us.

We gave her flowers too. Lilies. She loves it (Kiki also love it, we realised)!

We proceeded to shop in town. Bought her a clutch bag and frying pan (sort of) before we scooted off for a massage together. It was nice, just the 3 of us, no disturbances from the little one and "the daddy" (of course there is the occasional phone call from him..hahs!).

Part 2 of the celebration was with the rest of the gang, Dad and the 2 little girls. We went to Sentosa.

On the way there.

We took the skyride and luge for the family, courtesy of Angah (interchangeable with Azera) as she took the Islander pass from her work place. We got great discounts for the rides.

While on the skyride. Fyra was making so much noise, worrying abt her slippers and what nots.

Fyra wonders why her Angah can still pose while on the 'dangerous' skyride.

Right before we went for the luge.

Daddy's girls.

Family portrait.

Birthday Girl on the luge.

Proof that we went for the Luge.

Second pose with the cake. We didn't eat the cake at Carousel so that we can share it with the rest of the gang.

2nd Family portrait.

Fyra and Oscar.

Goofing around Sentosa. We were eagling about.

After Sentosa, we went to Simpang Bedok for supper. Abah's treat. Then we retired for the day. Tired, but fulfilling. Till the next family celebration.

DClosetObsession

2009-07-01T00:20:00.003+08:00

Need Rest

2009-06-29T21:07:00.003+08:00

I have been visiting this TCM practitioner who has been advising me on my health.

I haven't been feeling good generally. I have been experiencing body aches and my body is drying up. Even though I drink loads of water a day, I keep peeing them away.

Norman, the TCM Doctor advised me that I need to sleep early everyday. At least before 11pm. And I really want to. He also mentioned that due to my late nights, its causing strain to my kidneys. So, I am gonna start sleeping early to boost my immune system.

Anyway, I have been rotting at home during my school hols. Its time to prepare for school again. BTW, I passed all my exams, Alhamdulillah. Looking forward for next semester.

New Haircut

2009-06-24T23:06:00.001+08:00

A different me, a new me.

I love it.

Semester 3 Mugging

2009-05-04T20:30:00.003+08:00

Exams around the corner, the mugging needs to start. With many days ahead of my exams, I will be prepared comes the day one might say. But, it is all wrong. I am the mother of all procrastination. Why?

(1) The world wide web.
I am often distracted by my laptop which gives me access to the wonderful world of the internet. I get into facebook, read blogs, reply to my customers, watch shows on tudou.com and like now, update my own blog!

(2) American Idol.
I study at my dining table in my hall with easy access to the TV. American Idol on Wed and Thurs nights are not of any help at all.

(3) Sharifee
Ohh, yes. He is actually an indirect distraction. As we are experimenting this virtual relationship for 3 years, we only meet online via the web cam. So, again it gives me access to the internet. I surf while chatting with him.

(4) The Chalet, one might say... My house.
Noise, laughter, food, bed.

How to be prepared for my exams? I just have to study smart.

TP Reunion

2009-05-03T21:50:00.011+08:00

Fit and Hubby wanted to treat me and Kamal for helping her out at her wedding. Though we didn't help out much, we still went ahead with it as it was an opportunity for a reunion.

Fit (the new mummy) and me

With Kamal.

Her husband, Bai picked us up at our respective places and met up with his friend at the makan place.

We ate Seafood at East Coast. It was really shiok. Gastronomical treat.

Sotong.

BBQ Chix.

BBQ Prawns

Chilli Crab and a must dip with the fried Mantou.

BBQ Stingray

Kerang

Fried Kailan.

Missed out the photos for the Satay, Lala and KangKong.

It was a fun night full of laughter. We were all teasing each other. Kamal got the worst. We were laughing so hard.

Kamal, still eating even though he was the subject of our laughter.

We scooted over to Changi Airport for a drink at Coffeebean.

Oh so vain.

The five of us.

candid.

We also celebrated Kamal's Bday which falls on 3rd May. Got him a cake and a small candle.

Aww....all so embarassed. Usually, I would say, "Alallalalalalla.....Mokz". Haha.. Internal joke. Sorry.

Us 3.

Savouring his cake. Happy Birthday, Birthday Boy. Urmm.. Girl, oh, Boy, urm, girl. Omg I am confused. Still I love him. Of course, love Fit too!

Trivandrum, India

2009-05-02T10:33:00.014+08:00

Went to Trivandrum, India 2 weeks ago for work. Had a chance to explore the city. Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala. Kerala is known by their people as "God's Own Land". They are also well known for their Ayurverdic centres.

I stayed at Taj Residency. It's a business hotel and was really nice. Their employees were really good and friendly.

A little side note, when I left the room for cleaning, I nicely kept my undergarment on the armchair near the standing light in the corner. Their chamber maids actually took it and folded it nicely on my bed. I was super embarassed! Well, I guess its the service they provide.

Huge bed all for myself.

Great work area which I never use!

Flat screen TV with 400 over channels!

Can still pose after the over night flight. It was like 2am sg time!

Day 2

Trying to get a good shot of myself before I leave for the meal presentation.

I super love this car. Apparently this is the car they use for their government official.

This is an old building used hundreds of years ago! This is in the premises of the caterer. The plan is to refurbish the inner part to of the building and make it into a restaurant. I so dig refurbished monumental building. It's especially gotta be tastefully done, of course! I will come back and visit them once they complete this place.

And, this is the best part of the trip. We went to The Leela. It is a beautiful resort facing the Arabian Sea.

At the restaurant patio.

Overlooking the romatic bar area.

Sunbathing by the pool overlooking the sea.

Sunset. Too bad it was a cloudy day.

Look at how the coconut tree was blown . You can imagine the wind!

Private part of the beach

Enjoying the beautiful breeze.

At the bar posing.

The distance to Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Sun almost setting. Beautiful.

Keralan Cuisine at The Leela.

The dessert spread. Mixture of western and local delights.

Extravagant lobby at The Leela. Look at those cushions! A must for my own place.

Day 3.

Breakfast of Thosai back at the hotel I was put up at, Taj Residency.

Supreme Bakery, the place to get local treats like cashews, muruku, ghee cakes etc. Bought a whole basket full of stuff.

We had Lunch at The Muthoot Plaza. Again, all the beautiful local delicacy.

Yes, desserts galore.

We went to FabIndia. They are well known for nice cushion covers, quilts, linen etc. I so love.

Of course the trip will not be complete if I never get anything from them. Want to know what I got? Surprise, Surprise. Will use for Eid this year. All I can reveal is that it matches my room.

Last shot before I check out.

Thosai for dinner.

Also the Channa Bathura.

Last pose with the car at the airport before I depart. Notice the car registration no? 8055 or BOSS. You decide.

Unlike my other experiences on duty travel alone, I guess going to TRV was one of the best one! I love the food and The Leela. This place is very unforgettable and beautiful. I have preselected this place as one of our honeymoon destination, along with Kochi, also in India.

India? you may ask. We want a romantic resort area where we can spend more time together, just us. And it seems this place meets our criteria. I will continue to explore suitable places for my honeymoon and select the best.

Terrfied

2009-04-26T12:19:00.004+08:00

Yup. That's my terrified look Sharifee took while we were chatting. I was watching CSI Season 9 episode 9. Btw Season 9 has got many interesting twist. It is a must watch!

In this, Sharifee found entertainment. He is such a sadist.

And I will update my Trivandrum, India post soon....It's gonna be a long one (i think).

Iefa's Birthday Celebration

2009-04-09T22:14:00.006+08:00

We celebrated Aziefa's birthday last Saturday. It was a party cum BBQ by the park. We invited about close to 40 people including her friends and our cousins. It was great.

The Birthday Girl.

The cake we ordered from ecreative.

Family Portrait.

The boys.

The girls.

The crew.

BBQ-ing for the guest.

What's a birthday without the sabo-ing.

Of course, the music player!

Post party...Gifts!

Interesting Facts

2009-03-29T12:36:00.002+08:00

Here's some interesting fact I took off a website... Did you know?

It's about flags of all the different countries in the world.

June, 14th is Flag Day.
The ball on top of a flagpole is called the truck.
The Swiss flag is square.
The United Nations flag is the only flag that may fly above an USA flag on an American flagpole.
Libya's flag is the only flag which is all one color (green) with no writing or decoration on it.
The only place where a flag flies all day, never goes up or comes down, never flies half-mast and does not get saluted, is the moon.
Betsy Ross's sewed the first American flag (she also run a munitions factory in her basement).
The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is flown differently during times of peace or war.
The Nepalese flag has the most unique shape.

United States of America

Switzerland

Libya

Philippines

Nepal

Suburban Run

2009-03-28T10:59:00.005+08:00

I finished the Suburban Run in a very disappointing timing.

42:21mins.

During the run I had a giddy spell and could not move on. I stopped a few times and slowed down at some parts of the run.

In fact I was sick on that day. I had fever, flu and cough.

Have a look at some of my photos for the run.

My next run:

Something Shallow

2009-03-23T20:14:00.003+08:00

5 men stay in a house together. They each had their share of rent to pay. Naturally those with the bigger room will pay more rent.

Each man got his own car. The one who could afford got the more expensive car while those who were on a tighter budget got a smaller less expensive car. Unfortunately their porch could only fit 02 cars

Who gets to park their car in the porch?

(1) The one who paid the higher rent and drives the more expensive car deserves the parking lot
(2) First come first serve basis?

My opinion, keep the share of rent and the size of car to those who can afford it. Let the porch be on the first come first serve basis.

What’s yours?

Love, You make my day.

2009-03-20T00:34:00.005+08:00

I received the greatest news today!

I have always wanted the GHD (yes, immediately after I saw the wonder it did to Kak Ida's hair) as it is an excellent curler. I have always wanted my hair to have those bouncy curls but I have no idea why my stubborn hair refuse to curl. After 2 months of perming, it just became wavy.

BUT (!!!), my sweet sweet little sweet did one better! He won a (get this) LIMITED EDITION PURPLE GHD for me on Trademe! Trademe is like ebay but the Kiwi version. And this GHD comes with a beautiful purple hairdryer.

YAHOO!!!

My Limited Edition GHD

Normal GHD.

Take your pick.

And Sweet, thank you so much!! You are the best!

Contours Express

2009-03-18T22:33:00.003+08:00

Visited Contours Express for a trial earlier today. It's an interesting circuit exercise for women. They were friendly and nice.

Paid $19 for 3 trials and a free body analysis. Am quite interested to sign up but they were too expensive!

The plan as follows:

If you sign up for 6 months, you need to pay $89 each month plus $175 for registration fee.

If you would like to take up the 12 months membership, you pay $69 per month with the $175 registration fee.

They only accept OCBC, OUB and Diners Card for instalment plans. Other than that, the total amount needs to be paid upfront.

It's a bit too expensive for me. So, back to basics. Running, running, running.

Bangkok - Day 3

2009-03-08T20:40:00.006+08:00

We visited the morning market just outside out hotel.

Food stalls in the market.

We stopped for a cup of frappe at Black Canyon Coffee.

We had lunch at A&W which is extinct in Singapore.

Enjoying the original rootbeer float.

We were then ready to set off. Look at our luggages? We came with 02 and return with 04! Imagine what we bought!

I was having difficulty pushing the luggage.

We were waiting for our check in so we had dinner at the airport.

I had the beef noodle while Shikin had the Tom Yam Goong.

See how nice it's presented?

We checked in and went for another massage at Chang's (again) as our legs were tired from all the walking and shopping.

This time the experience wasn't so good. The therapist who did my massage does not seem happy with me. I was very upset with the difference in standard.

Then we rushed to our gate which was super far away. And head back home.

It was quite an adventure we had. Shikin, we should do it again some time. How bout June?

Bangkok - Day 2

2009-03-08T18:53:00.007+08:00

We woke up early the second day. Guess we were too excited to head to the markets.

Getting ready to shop!

In the afternoon we had lunch at Baiyoke Sky's International & Seafood Buffet. It was on the 76th floor of the building. They have a wide array of food. Italian, Hungarian, Thai, Korean, Japanese and seafood! And the best part is, it only cost us THB 360 per pax.

This is the the view from the restaurant.

A section of the buffet.

Their Tom Yam Goong is really good and spicy. I like!

Clams...Couldn't resist them. I had 02 portions.

Original Pad Thai with some dumplings and spring roll.

Posing at the hot air balloon.

Tuk-tuk, our favourite ride there.

Crepes! Cost us THB 25 each. Shikin had the banana choc while I had the tuna chilli. Real nice.

After all the shopping we went for a massage at Chang's Foot Massage and Spa at Siam Square. Their service there is really good! (But I can't say the same for the branch they have at the airport)

After the spa, we were too tired and decided to order room service. We orded Tom Yam, Chix dumpling, beef and fried egg. This meal cost us only about THB360! Super cheap and good.

Then we were chatting after our meal waiting for our meal to digest abit. Realised that the toilet door was accidentally locked! So we had to call the maintenence to check it out.

What a day. We retired for the day feeling satisfied and geared up for the following day.

Bangkok - Day 1

2009-03-08T14:07:00.009+08:00

Haven't been posting lately as I was busy with (1) my assignments (2) Mr Oei's retirement preparation (3) Bangkok trip prep & the trip itself.

Had a great time in Bangkok with Shikin. It was a whole lot of shopping, eating and not to forget the massage.

We took the Jetstar flight there.

At Bangkok Airport

We stayed at the Baiyoke Boutique Hotel.

Its a nice small hotel with simple amenities. And it is affiliated with Baiyoke Sky so we were able to use their facilities too.

Goofing around at different level elevator with different designs

Went to a Lebanese restaurant at Patpong for supper.

Making our way back to rest for Day 2!

Relief

2009-02-27T00:30:00.004+08:00

Completed my last assignment for the term.

Relieved.

Am gearing up for Suburban Run.

Signed up for the 5km individual women's run.

Broke my 4.4km record again. 26.54mins.

Damn proud. But who cares.

Good News!

2009-02-22T18:01:00.005+08:00

I recovered most of my photos. Except for 1 or 2 photos.

For those of you who lost your photos in your memory card suddenly, do visit this website and check it out. It is really helpful and it works. I swear by it.

Click Here.

And I am completing my assignment. Woo Hoo!

What a day!

2009-02-21T23:16:00.008+08:00

(1)

Broke my 5km record.

34:12mins. Cool huh?

Broke my Shape Run Record.

(2)

My memory card is faulty and I lost my Batam trip and Dinner and Dance photos.

I am recovering it right now thru this program, ZAR Sharifee recommended.

I hope it works coz I really like those photos and I didn't get a chance to develop them.

My mood to complete my assignment is diminishing.

SilkAir's 20th Anniversary

2009-02-21T01:53:00.007+08:00

It was SilkAir's 20th Anniversary Dinner and Dance.

The theme was Asia Night. We were asked to dress in any Asian Traditional Costume.

I selected the Thai Costume which I rented at Masquerade.

Kumar made an appearance too. It was fun.

Our Grand Entrance at Meritus Mandarin

Inflight Services Department's Multinational Crew.

Mr Oei

Our table was the Best Dressed Table for the night.

Half of the Gang

My Mingli

It was a great night of laughter, never seen before character of my colleagues.

Happy 20th Birthday SilkAir!

Dinner and Dance

2009-02-20T00:31:00.002+08:00

I am going to be a Thai Princess tomorrow....(urm later).

27:25 mins

2009-02-17T21:31:00.004+08:00

Quite a disappointing run.

Managed only 27:25.

No music to accompany my run.

That's why I need an ipod.

I also need a Polar watch.

Notice the NEED?

Desperate Attempt

2009-02-16T22:43:00.002+08:00

I wanna lose weight.

Been running quite regularly.

Aiming to lose 5kg.

Dad's Birthday

2009-02-15T23:15:00.003+08:00

It's dad's birthday today. He's 48. We gave him a bluetooth headset, and the multi purpose car charger. We ate at home. Mum cooked chicken rice (rice only), prawns, seafood tomyam, sambal kangkong. I cooked honey glazed roasted chicken and black pepper crab. My first attempt for black pepper crab.

Click for black pepper crab and honey glazed chicken recipe

Spa@Batam

2009-02-15T22:33:00.001+08:00

Went for a short trip to Batam for spa with my colleagues on 13-14th Feb. We thought that since we have no one to celebrate Valentine's Day with, might as well spend it together. It was kinda fun and relaxing.

*Mingli*Me*Evon*

Relieving the good old days..see-saw!

Beautiful Seaview

Relaxing alright!

Our Jacuzzi and massage

Candlelight Dinner