Twice a year we meet
For birthday dinners to eat
Hearing all your Japan adventures were sweet
Looking forward to next year's treat!
 |
| handwritten reservation note |
 |
| for two pax? we were bursting after the meal |
31 May, 2012
twice a year
Dear Wendy,
Twice a year we meet
For birthday dinners to eat
Hearing all your Japan adventures were sweet
Looking forward to next year's treat!
Twice a year we meet
For birthday dinners to eat
Hearing all your Japan adventures were sweet
Looking forward to next year's treat!
27 May, 2012
can you believe this?
The case of an overworked student being sentenced to a day in jail for skipping lessons. Huh? Yep, skipping school. It's a crime. At least in Texas it seems. Quoting from the article, "According to Texas truancy law students can have no more than 10
unexcused absences - full days or part days - within six months, and no
more than three absences within one month."
This is just a 17 year old student, who has to work 2 jobs to support her siblings after their parents divorced.
Read the article here.
This is just a 17 year old student, who has to work 2 jobs to support her siblings after their parents divorced.
Read the article here.
ktv
KTV after long long hiatus. When was the last session? Probably two or three years ago? Gosh. So since SL initiated it, off we went for one @Party World KTV Yishun Northpoint.
Few things had changed since. The package price is no longer listed in their website, and the VIP card has changed since 2011. Anyway, it says I can get the card exchanged at any of its 9 outlets for free if the old card is presented. So, turned out that the price for each pax on a Saturday (after 10% discount for members or UOB credit card) is $28, incl. of 2 free drinks. But strangely, the girl did not change my card. She just said, "It's ok liao, already deducted 10% from the bill." Errr.. yalar, but you guys supposed to give me a new card mah...? On a side note, nowadays the KOD charges is $4. Used to be like what, $1 per pax?
The room was just alright for 3 pax, not too big not too small. But it's kind of dilapidated...
And, we found a suspicious looking pack of grapes in a plastic bag left on the couch... eeew...probably has been there since the night before? Eeek.
Yet another change is that the free drinks in the package no longer consist of bubble teas. Nowadays, the free drinks are like coffee, tea, milo, honey, soft drinks, juice or ice lemon tea. Blame it on inflation, I guess.
Other than that, it was fun. We sang for four hours, just the three of us.
Few things had changed since. The package price is no longer listed in their website, and the VIP card has changed since 2011. Anyway, it says I can get the card exchanged at any of its 9 outlets for free if the old card is presented. So, turned out that the price for each pax on a Saturday (after 10% discount for members or UOB credit card) is $28, incl. of 2 free drinks. But strangely, the girl did not change my card. She just said, "It's ok liao, already deducted 10% from the bill." Errr.. yalar, but you guys supposed to give me a new card mah...? On a side note, nowadays the KOD charges is $4. Used to be like what, $1 per pax?
 |
| room decor |
 |
| song selection and screen |
The room was just alright for 3 pax, not too big not too small. But it's kind of dilapidated...
 |
| run down looking couch |
Yet another change is that the free drinks in the package no longer consist of bubble teas. Nowadays, the free drinks are like coffee, tea, milo, honey, soft drinks, juice or ice lemon tea. Blame it on inflation, I guess.
 |
| free drinks and snacks |
Other than that, it was fun. We sang for four hours, just the three of us.
 |
| singing kaki's |
 |
| hahaa, motion picture |
20 May, 2012
binggrae banana milk 바나나우유
Finally managed to try some! It's sold at Shine Supermarket, Marina Square @SGD$1.20 per packet.
It's quite a likeable taste. And it's packaging is smaller than the other packet drinks which is normally 330ml. This one is about 200ml.
Binggrae Banana Milk was listed as one of the 20 delicious Korean drinks.
Here are the CFs from Korean stars:
Lee Min Ho (이민호)
Girl's Generation (소녀시대)
 |
| banana milk (export packaging) |
 |
| quite sweet, actually |
 |
| banana~ |
It's quite a likeable taste. And it's packaging is smaller than the other packet drinks which is normally 330ml. This one is about 200ml.
Binggrae Banana Milk was listed as one of the 20 delicious Korean drinks.
Here are the CFs from Korean stars:
Lee Min Ho (이민호)
Girl's Generation (소녀시대)
19 May, 2012
birthday celebration
On 18th May @ Balzac Brasserie.
 | |
| nice ambiance |
 |
| dinner with friends |
 |
| the Burgundy |
 |
| sharing good food |
 |
| some wine |
 |
| some more good food |
 |
| and the friendship |
Thank you, dear friends ^-^
15 May, 2012
one year older
One year older and none the wiser. Haha.
Thank you all for the well wishes, and am glad that people who matters did remember. =)
What does it feel like to turn another year older? Well, for one...my wrist watch stopped working. Its digital function is still running but the analog hand was suddenly slower by an hour. Hmmm...if only that'll slow down the ageing process a little. Well, that's some thought.
The other, was suddenly it has become even easier to gain weight. Ya, and no joke...2 kilos!
That's that then. Have a good night.
Thank you all for the well wishes, and am glad that people who matters did remember. =)
What does it feel like to turn another year older? Well, for one...my wrist watch stopped working. Its digital function is still running but the analog hand was suddenly slower by an hour. Hmmm...if only that'll slow down the ageing process a little. Well, that's some thought.
The other, was suddenly it has become even easier to gain weight. Ya, and no joke...2 kilos!
That's that then. Have a good night.
14 May, 2012
it's that time of the year
Happy Birthday, to me.
Sometimes, it's just pretty amazing because I have absolutely no idea how did I last till now.
To all my friends, I am thankful to still have you and your companionship. Which I know, while stocks last (till each and everyone of you, gets married!).
Cheers, and be happy.
Sometimes, it's just pretty amazing because I have absolutely no idea how did I last till now.
To all my friends, I am thankful to still have you and your companionship. Which I know, while stocks last (till each and everyone of you, gets married!).
Cheers, and be happy.
13 May, 2012
12 May, 2012
our world
Read this piece of news today. A SG couple stole packet drinks and packs of rice from a convenience store. More interesting fact, the guy decided to steal because he ran out of drinks in his fridge. What???
The guy an aeronautical engineering student from Imperial College (that's like quite a prestigious college in England, yes?) and the girl, a law grad. Double what??!
Ok, cool. Let's not be judgemental. But what were they thinking. Or rather, did they not think for a moment of what they were about to do?
Apprently, it was reported that the guy had ADHD and depressive disorder. Hmmm, so these could potentially be contributing factors but what about his girlfriend then? Maybe just an impulse? But it was also stated that they tried to forge receipts after the theft was discovered. Doesn't that show a calculated move? Humans sure are complicated.
On paper, it looked like these two are throwing away their potentially good future. Or maybe, these two really need some serious help.
But more shockingly, was a piece of news from abroad where a 'friend' killed a mom and her daughter and abducted another two girls (daughter of the mom that was killed) which thankfully, were found alive but weak and hungry. This man later shot himself as he was surrounded by police.
Has our world always been this chaotic? With all the technological advancement and the amount of knowledge that we try to cram into our heads, how come we are not changing for the better?
Are humans born good or evil?
The guy an aeronautical engineering student from Imperial College (that's like quite a prestigious college in England, yes?) and the girl, a law grad. Double what??!
Ok, cool. Let's not be judgemental. But what were they thinking. Or rather, did they not think for a moment of what they were about to do?
Apprently, it was reported that the guy had ADHD and depressive disorder. Hmmm, so these could potentially be contributing factors but what about his girlfriend then? Maybe just an impulse? But it was also stated that they tried to forge receipts after the theft was discovered. Doesn't that show a calculated move? Humans sure are complicated.
On paper, it looked like these two are throwing away their potentially good future. Or maybe, these two really need some serious help.
But more shockingly, was a piece of news from abroad where a 'friend' killed a mom and her daughter and abducted another two girls (daughter of the mom that was killed) which thankfully, were found alive but weak and hungry. This man later shot himself as he was surrounded by police.
Has our world always been this chaotic? With all the technological advancement and the amount of knowledge that we try to cram into our heads, how come we are not changing for the better?
Are humans born good or evil?
10 May, 2012
cover explosion!
Haven't been listening to English songs, but this one was used somewhere else and it sounded familiar. Familiar 'coz first heard it at a drinking place ;)
Glad That You Came cover (original: The Wanted)
Boyce Avenue, dishy looking guys who looked awfully alike! Hahaa, at first I thought they were the same person, just recorded their separate tracks and joined together later on. =P Anyways, seems like the YouTube universe likes the guy who's doing the beating of that wooden box contraption. Not bad.
Without You cover (original: David Guetta ft. Usher)
Apparently, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole... all did pretty much the same covers. But Boyce Avenue version of this song is the best. But still it's all quite cool. Now it's like one song could spin off n number of covers and each of the singers put their cover version in iTunes and each would've their own fan base who's buying all of these. Cool! One song generates income for many. Sustainable mode of business! ;)
Here's a competent cover of Safe and Sound (Tiffany Alvord and Megan Nicole).
Safe and Sound cover (original: Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars)
Songwriters are also pretty much encouraged by this trend, I suppose. Write once, and receive royalty by unlimited singers. WoooOoohoo! Nice.
Also liked Boyce Avenue's cover of Teenage Dream.
Teenage Dream cover (original: Katy Perry)
They also changed the lyrics abit, where the couple in the song does something else through out the night. =x Hahaa!
Here's a dance song to end.
Dynamite cover (original: Taio Cruz)
Glad That You Came cover (original: The Wanted)
Boyce Avenue, dishy looking guys who looked awfully alike! Hahaa, at first I thought they were the same person, just recorded their separate tracks and joined together later on. =P Anyways, seems like the YouTube universe likes the guy who's doing the beating of that wooden box contraption. Not bad.
Without You cover (original: David Guetta ft. Usher)
Apparently, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole... all did pretty much the same covers. But Boyce Avenue version of this song is the best. But still it's all quite cool. Now it's like one song could spin off n number of covers and each of the singers put their cover version in iTunes and each would've their own fan base who's buying all of these. Cool! One song generates income for many. Sustainable mode of business! ;)
Here's a competent cover of Safe and Sound (Tiffany Alvord and Megan Nicole).
Safe and Sound cover (original: Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars)
Songwriters are also pretty much encouraged by this trend, I suppose. Write once, and receive royalty by unlimited singers. WoooOoohoo! Nice.
Also liked Boyce Avenue's cover of Teenage Dream.
Teenage Dream cover (original: Katy Perry)
They also changed the lyrics abit, where the couple in the song does something else through out the night. =x Hahaa!
Here's a dance song to end.
Dynamite cover (original: Taio Cruz)
06 May, 2012
snacks and drinks
Seoul
 |
| box |
 |
| individual packaging |
 |
| comes in a tray |
 |
| it's like soda crackers with chocolate coating |
 |
| crown butter waffles (can be found in local Korean supermart) |
 |
| crispy waffles |
Dubai
 |
| Belgian chocolate dates |
 |
| milk chocolate |
 |
| soft sweet dates |
from NTUC Finest
 |
| Raspberry makgeolli |
 |
| after shaking |
 |
| nice colour |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
