31 August, 2006
25 August, 2006
the number that you have dialled...
i'm going away
for a few days
there's only one thing i wanna say
dun miss me so much, ok?
*LOL*
for a few days
there's only one thing i wanna say
dun miss me so much, ok?
*LOL*
16 August, 2006
anime anyone?
I liked Jubei Chan 2 - The Siberia Yagyu. Very nice graphics and fighting scenes.. but frankly speaking, I like any anime when the hero is a girl! *LOL*
DNAngel also not bad. But I don't like the "Sayuki Reload" stuffs...
Now the TV showing "Magical Girl Nanoha", so Sunday is not only foodie day (lots of food programmes) but also an anime day!
Also happened to catch an episode of Teen Titans last week... and at first thought when I saw Raven.. was... eeek, so hideous! Well, that's my first impression. Anyway, I sat through the whole entire episode and it was... quite good! Raven was actually quite cool! More to American style and the humor not bad... subtlely good~
Here's the link to more anime wallpaper.
14 August, 2006
1st Year Anniversary!
Haha, exactly one year had passed since this blog was first setup. So haPpY 1st yEaR anNiVeRsaRY, yay!
13 August, 2006
bowling for beginners
Do you like bowling? Just started? Keep throwing money down the drain? Never fear, 'coz as a beginner myself, here are some tips that you may want to take a look at.
1. Selection of a ball weight that suits you
- the experts(not me) said its roughly not more than ten percent of your body weight.
For example, if you're a male and weigh 65kg then you should take the 14 pounds ball or less. If you're a female and weigh 50kg, then should take the 11 pounds ball or less.
2. Don't rush. Take your time (but not your own sweet time!) at the startup. I've seen many a case where the person will just take the ball, step up and started throwing. Sometimes its because of the stress that others are waiting for you, sometimes its because you're 'gan cheong' etc. No matter what, don't rush as bowling requires a fair amount of stability and concentration. Bowling is also a mental game. Many mistakes that beginners made is, they felt they can't hit the pins even though they haven't try yet. This is a battle half lost if you have this mentality!
3. Holding the bowling ball. Experts say there is no right or wrong way. But get a good fit for the ball, if you don't wanna hurt your fingers. And yeah, clip those long fingernails first! I've seen cracked nails and worse blood from chipped nails when girls with long nails played...tsk tsk!
4. Look at the arrows for goodness sake. Yeah, notice those arrows at the first one third of the lane? They weren't drawn for nothing. Look at it as it acts as a guide for you to where you want your ball to go. But usually, I'll just aim for the middle with a slight right as I can only throw straight ball. No curves for me (sadly). So, aim the middle pin, throw in slightly from the right and voila, the chances of hitting a strike is there.
5. Steps to throw the ball.
a. Step up, and concentrate.
b. Start moving, and push away the ball.
c. Swing slightly as you take your second step.
d. Remember your backswing must not be higher than your shoulder (else the back benchers, watch out!!! Heh... kidding, but yeah.. not higher than shoulder) Don't bend your arms.
e. Sliding step. Release the ball when you're at the sliding foot position. Don't throw your ball. Just release and let it roll, but remember to follow through with your arms.
f. Follow through. Means at the split second after you release your ball, you let your arms follow the swing up (without the ball of course, because released already!). No need to swing so high up la.. Why must do this step? This is to prevent the release from becoming weak. No follow through would means that the power is reduced.
6. Etiquette. Yes, bowlers need to observe some etiquette too.
For example: When two bowlers step onto the approach at the same time, the bowler on the left hand lane should step to the back until the bowler on the right hand lane has delivered. At that point the left hand lane can make their address and delivery while the right hand lane steps back. This is to allow each bowler to concentrate without being distracted.
7. Watch the professionals and Develop your own style.
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There you go. You can also find out more from the Internet if you're interested. But having these rules in mind, let's all play a better game, starting from today. However, practice does make perfect, so don't worry. The average score of below 50 today, may one day be above 100. When I first started, my average was 40-60. Today, my personal best is 149. Not bad for a casual bowler, I would say.
Disclaimer: All information were sourced based on experience and also from the internet
1. Selection of a ball weight that suits you
- the experts(not me) said its roughly not more than ten percent of your body weight.
For example, if you're a male and weigh 65kg then you should take the 14 pounds ball or less. If you're a female and weigh 50kg, then should take the 11 pounds ball or less.
2. Don't rush. Take your time (but not your own sweet time!) at the startup. I've seen many a case where the person will just take the ball, step up and started throwing. Sometimes its because of the stress that others are waiting for you, sometimes its because you're 'gan cheong' etc. No matter what, don't rush as bowling requires a fair amount of stability and concentration. Bowling is also a mental game. Many mistakes that beginners made is, they felt they can't hit the pins even though they haven't try yet. This is a battle half lost if you have this mentality!
3. Holding the bowling ball. Experts say there is no right or wrong way. But get a good fit for the ball, if you don't wanna hurt your fingers. And yeah, clip those long fingernails first! I've seen cracked nails and worse blood from chipped nails when girls with long nails played...tsk tsk!
4. Look at the arrows for goodness sake. Yeah, notice those arrows at the first one third of the lane? They weren't drawn for nothing. Look at it as it acts as a guide for you to where you want your ball to go. But usually, I'll just aim for the middle with a slight right as I can only throw straight ball. No curves for me (sadly). So, aim the middle pin, throw in slightly from the right and voila, the chances of hitting a strike is there.
5. Steps to throw the ball.
a. Step up, and concentrate.
b. Start moving, and push away the ball.
c. Swing slightly as you take your second step.
d. Remember your backswing must not be higher than your shoulder (else the back benchers, watch out!!! Heh... kidding, but yeah.. not higher than shoulder) Don't bend your arms.
e. Sliding step. Release the ball when you're at the sliding foot position. Don't throw your ball. Just release and let it roll, but remember to follow through with your arms.
f. Follow through. Means at the split second after you release your ball, you let your arms follow the swing up (without the ball of course, because released already!). No need to swing so high up la.. Why must do this step? This is to prevent the release from becoming weak. No follow through would means that the power is reduced.
6. Etiquette. Yes, bowlers need to observe some etiquette too.
For example: When two bowlers step onto the approach at the same time, the bowler on the left hand lane should step to the back until the bowler on the right hand lane has delivered. At that point the left hand lane can make their address and delivery while the right hand lane steps back. This is to allow each bowler to concentrate without being distracted.
7. Watch the professionals and Develop your own style.
==========================================================
There you go. You can also find out more from the Internet if you're interested. But having these rules in mind, let's all play a better game, starting from today. However, practice does make perfect, so don't worry. The average score of below 50 today, may one day be above 100. When I first started, my average was 40-60. Today, my personal best is 149. Not bad for a casual bowler, I would say.
Disclaimer: All information were sourced based on experience and also from the internet
12 August, 2006
my dinner
Here's what I had for dinner today:
penne with asparagus and red bell pepper, in tomato chicken garlic sauce and one slice of cheese.
close up view
Does it look yummy?
penne with asparagus and red bell pepper, in tomato chicken garlic sauce and one slice of cheese.
close up view
Does it look yummy?
nanquanmama - color palette
Nice album, cool songs. I'll recommend "Tonight", "水晶蜻蜓","離家不遠" and "悄悄告訴她". So far only 1 song made it to the yes933 龙虎榜，and that's "初戀粉色系". I find "離家不遠" and "悄悄告訴她" shared similar style.
Listen to it, although their singing can be much improved but the combination of their voices + cool music makes this album good listening material.
11 August, 2006
me, detective
I just love taking web based fun quizes!
Here's what I've got for the career makeover test:
You're a Detective!
The mysteries of man and nature stretch out before you, just waiting for your inquisitive mind. In your undying quest for the truth, you're best at finding solutions to complex problems. As a passionate and determined detective, you don't have time for a deputy. It's just as well really, since you work best alone, perhaps pondering the clues from your library or lab. You thrive on the problem-solving process, you could trouble shoot for NASA, and you won't rest until the questions are answered. The world could use a few more like you.
Who's like you:
Margaret Mead (famous American anthropologist)
Likely careers:
Detective, FBI agent, mathematician, philosopher, financial analyst, intelligence officer
Brought to you by Tickle
Here's what I've got for the career makeover test:
You're a Detective!
The mysteries of man and nature stretch out before you, just waiting for your inquisitive mind. In your undying quest for the truth, you're best at finding solutions to complex problems. As a passionate and determined detective, you don't have time for a deputy. It's just as well really, since you work best alone, perhaps pondering the clues from your library or lab. You thrive on the problem-solving process, you could trouble shoot for NASA, and you won't rest until the questions are answered. The world could use a few more like you.
Who's like you:
Margaret Mead (famous American anthropologist)
Likely careers:
Detective, FBI agent, mathematician, philosopher, financial analyst, intelligence officer
Brought to you by Tickle
09 August, 2006
07 August, 2006
cecilia.. will you ever get to cut my hair again?
hmmm... the plan was to cut hair at the hands of the professional. And I did.. once. It was just that one time that I went to Kimage to cut hair... and I didn't go alone. It was together with Flo. So our stylist was Cecilia. She has cut hair before for Joi Chua, you know the singer. Hehe, so that makes her a celebrity hair stylist! Yea man!
Cutting hair for me.. is like a gamble. Either it turns out nice ... or bad. But from past experience, most of the time, it turned out rather disappointing. When I was younger, when the salon people ask, "So what kind of hair style you want?" I'd go, "随便" which means, anything... So, yup.. they did what they liked to my hair and at the end of the day.. I didn't like it. Only once did I rather liked my hairstyle. That was during University days. Pre-uni days.. my mom cut my hair for me. So you see.. I've got no experience going to the saloon, at all. Anyways, my other more memorable trip down to a salon, was going to be a 'model'. That's what they call the guinea pig for the salon's students. I forgot what was the shop name... it was located somewhere in the outskirts of Chinatown. How did I end up being the guinea pig? Well, my ex-colleague's sister. And... the hair cut was free! So, since I don't have any preferred style for my mop of hair, I didn't mind being the 'model'. But that haircut took about 2 hours to complete. And I got to wash hair... like twice! Wahhhahaha... value for money.. eh.. no need money! Whahahaa! One thing I learnt then, was that the more senior you are in the hair cutting hierrachy, the lesser time you need on your client's head. Cool eh?
So anyways, back to Cecelia. Was suppose to go back to her for subsequent hair cuts but Plaza Singapura.. too far away from me. I even went to get the Kimage Style card.. in case I need to use it, then can get some discount. But everytime when it is THE time to cut, I'd always go to the neighbourhood shop to cut. Lately, most of the time is just to trim. So yesterday I went again, and this time the stylist complained that I always have the same hairstyle (quite true.. 20 years never change). Then he said, "Can you please put something on your hair? If not the people will think that you never comb hair.. but if you put some wax and anyhow style till messy, no one will say you never comb." Heh.. aint he a clairvoyant? He knows I never comb hair! Hahahaha
So I did get my hair cut, and it's now short. He said next time he's gonna cut it shorter for me.. now he's letting me adjust to this look. But as Gina always said... no matter what hair I cut.. at the end of the day, if I don't style it.. it'll end up looking the same. Quite true!
Cutting hair for me.. is like a gamble. Either it turns out nice ... or bad. But from past experience, most of the time, it turned out rather disappointing. When I was younger, when the salon people ask, "So what kind of hair style you want?" I'd go, "随便" which means, anything... So, yup.. they did what they liked to my hair and at the end of the day.. I didn't like it. Only once did I rather liked my hairstyle. That was during University days. Pre-uni days.. my mom cut my hair for me. So you see.. I've got no experience going to the saloon, at all. Anyways, my other more memorable trip down to a salon, was going to be a 'model'. That's what they call the guinea pig for the salon's students. I forgot what was the shop name... it was located somewhere in the outskirts of Chinatown. How did I end up being the guinea pig? Well, my ex-colleague's sister. And... the hair cut was free! So, since I don't have any preferred style for my mop of hair, I didn't mind being the 'model'. But that haircut took about 2 hours to complete. And I got to wash hair... like twice! Wahhhahaha... value for money.. eh.. no need money! Whahahaa! One thing I learnt then, was that the more senior you are in the hair cutting hierrachy, the lesser time you need on your client's head. Cool eh?
So anyways, back to Cecelia. Was suppose to go back to her for subsequent hair cuts but Plaza Singapura.. too far away from me. I even went to get the Kimage Style card.. in case I need to use it, then can get some discount. But everytime when it is THE time to cut, I'd always go to the neighbourhood shop to cut. Lately, most of the time is just to trim. So yesterday I went again, and this time the stylist complained that I always have the same hairstyle (quite true.. 20 years never change). Then he said, "Can you please put something on your hair? If not the people will think that you never comb hair.. but if you put some wax and anyhow style till messy, no one will say you never comb." Heh.. aint he a clairvoyant? He knows I never comb hair! Hahahaha
So I did get my hair cut, and it's now short. He said next time he's gonna cut it shorter for me.. now he's letting me adjust to this look. But as Gina always said... no matter what hair I cut.. at the end of the day, if I don't style it.. it'll end up looking the same. Quite true!
klunch
ahh.. I wanna write about klunch! Promo promo a bit... but they don't pay me one leh.. so just wanna share with ppl who're interested. Nowadays klunch starts pretty early, at 10am and ends at 1pm. It used to be from 11am-2pm.. but I guess they wanna start early to get more customers in... that's what i think la..
Anyway, their food not bad. I think since they've changed menu, all outlets actually will serve the same thing. I tried the CCK one twice..but the standard dropped a little. We ordered the soya sauce chicken. The first time we ordered, it was very very very nice! All dark and tasty, that soya chicken... paired with the red baby octopus that you'll get when you eat sushi, then got salad and fruits. Plus one drink. All for just $11+, and you get to sing for 3 hours! Ain't that worth it? Recently I tried again the same thing, and the soya chicken was like haven't been stewed long enough coz it was quite fair.. *LOL* if the word 'fair' can be used! But still quite ok... and then this time no octopus, only got the green seaweed.. was it seaweed? I think so la... those green stuff that sometimes they put on sushi as well.
If you're interested, here's the link.
Anyway, their food not bad. I think since they've changed menu, all outlets actually will serve the same thing. I tried the CCK one twice..but the standard dropped a little. We ordered the soya sauce chicken. The first time we ordered, it was very very very nice! All dark and tasty, that soya chicken... paired with the red baby octopus that you'll get when you eat sushi, then got salad and fruits. Plus one drink. All for just $11+, and you get to sing for 3 hours! Ain't that worth it? Recently I tried again the same thing, and the soya chicken was like haven't been stewed long enough coz it was quite fair.. *LOL* if the word 'fair' can be used! But still quite ok... and then this time no octopus, only got the green seaweed.. was it seaweed? I think so la... those green stuff that sometimes they put on sushi as well.
If you're interested, here's the link.
05 August, 2006
good food in singapore
Went to Popular just now, and saw this book "The POPULAR food guide @Singapore". Ahh.. no wonder they were selling it in Popular bookstore... now I get it. Slow ah me.
the food guide
While I realise that probably the stall owners had paid some fees to get their stalls registered in this guide, there were some locations found in the guide that I'd like to recommend too.
For the Clementi zone, the one where the Brothers Rojak can be found, the same coffeeshop, you can find a good kway teow soup stall. Nice soup and the kway teow.. smooth and soft.. yummy!
Another one is the Old Airport Road hawker centre.. alot of great food there. My friend tried the Lao Fu Zhi char kway teow (also featured in the guide) and I managed to grab a bite from her then. Nice and not oily! Definitely worth trying. There also you can find one drink stall that sells sugar cane with the sour plum. I ordered one and to my pleasant surprise, it was the best tasting sugarcane with sour plum that I ever had in my entire lifetime! Why so nice? Because the sour plum was blended into tiny bits and these tiny bits filled up a fifth of the glass. When you drink together with the sugarcane juice... I can't describe.. you need to drink it for yourself! But there's only one stall that sells this version so you gotta find it first as I can't remember the stall name *LOL* There's also this mutton soup stall, manned by a friendly middle aged auntie. I tried the mixed mutton soup (means got the internal stuffs) and while the soup is peppery kind, the meat.. wow..tender and tasty. Very nice!
Had the chance to try the Tiong Bahru market suckling pig also. Very crispy. You actually can't miss it as the signboard is damn big and got lots of pictures of celebrities eating there. Price is around $8.50 for a plate of suckling pig skin (about 5 pieces), with some roasted pork and a bowl of wanton. Without the roasted pork and wanton, it'll be around $6.. I think.
the food guide
While I realise that probably the stall owners had paid some fees to get their stalls registered in this guide, there were some locations found in the guide that I'd like to recommend too.
For the Clementi zone, the one where the Brothers Rojak can be found, the same coffeeshop, you can find a good kway teow soup stall. Nice soup and the kway teow.. smooth and soft.. yummy!
Another one is the Old Airport Road hawker centre.. alot of great food there. My friend tried the Lao Fu Zhi char kway teow (also featured in the guide) and I managed to grab a bite from her then. Nice and not oily! Definitely worth trying. There also you can find one drink stall that sells sugar cane with the sour plum. I ordered one and to my pleasant surprise, it was the best tasting sugarcane with sour plum that I ever had in my entire lifetime! Why so nice? Because the sour plum was blended into tiny bits and these tiny bits filled up a fifth of the glass. When you drink together with the sugarcane juice... I can't describe.. you need to drink it for yourself! But there's only one stall that sells this version so you gotta find it first as I can't remember the stall name *LOL* There's also this mutton soup stall, manned by a friendly middle aged auntie. I tried the mixed mutton soup (means got the internal stuffs) and while the soup is peppery kind, the meat.. wow..tender and tasty. Very nice!
Had the chance to try the Tiong Bahru market suckling pig also. Very crispy. You actually can't miss it as the signboard is damn big and got lots of pictures of celebrities eating there. Price is around $8.50 for a plate of suckling pig skin (about 5 pieces), with some roasted pork and a bowl of wanton. Without the roasted pork and wanton, it'll be around $6.. I think.
04 August, 2006
SHE Forever!
Yup, being their fan, what else can I do? Of course I went to buy their album! Five new songs (mostly cover versions) and the rest are compiled from previous albums.
front cover
everything
front cover
everything
sun biscuit
The last time my brother went to Taiwan, he brought back some 太阳饼 which is literally translated as sun biscuit. It's a sweet biscuit and inside there's this malt filling that is not too chewy and not too sticky. But that was like two years back and didn't get to eat one ever since.
But recently in Marina Square, found this shop that sells Taiwan food stuffs. So I went there in search of the sun biscuit. They have two types; one original and the other with honey. The honey version is suppose to healthier but I still like my original version better.
original version
The shop name is called 老招牌 and its situated near the Shihlin stalls. The biscuit cost SGD$1.60 per piece or SGD$15 per box (of ten pieces, I think...) Not too expensive... considering that you can get a piece of Taiwan for just that price.. yum yum~
But recently in Marina Square, found this shop that sells Taiwan food stuffs. So I went there in search of the sun biscuit. They have two types; one original and the other with honey. The honey version is suppose to healthier but I still like my original version better.
original version
The shop name is called 老招牌 and its situated near the Shihlin stalls. The biscuit cost SGD$1.60 per piece or SGD$15 per box (of ten pieces, I think...) Not too expensive... considering that you can get a piece of Taiwan for just that price.. yum yum~
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