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Monday, June 30, 2008
curry of life
The Japanese are amazing - their superb inventions for everything that solves every minute problem. Their invention solved a huge problem of mine, to the pleasure of my hubby - it solved my lack of ability to cook!
After many failed attempts at cookery, I've managed to cook a decent Jap curry meal today, simply by following the instructions on the box and popping in the cubes of curry. A couple of chicken wings (although I bought too many wings, which resulted in Vodka having a scrumptious addition to his meal), potatoes, carrots and onions are all it takes. Tadah! Instant curry + instant cook!
After many failed attempts at cookery, I've managed to cook a decent Jap curry meal today, simply by following the instructions on the box and popping in the cubes of curry. A couple of chicken wings (although I bought too many wings, which resulted in Vodka having a scrumptious addition to his meal), potatoes, carrots and onions are all it takes. Tadah! Instant curry + instant cook!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
10 promises i made to my dog
Finally met up with the 2 ladies who were away in different continents for the hols yesterday. And as usual, we had a good time - dinner at Chinatown (Dad's new stall now sells BBQ stingray and such, seafood and also some other 'zhi char' dishes as well. Try the pillow sotong if you do drop by (super nice) - unit number's 02-029 at the hawker centre at Chinatown (above CK).
After dinner headed to Siglap's Haagan Daaz - first time there for me and Dan and we both think the ice-cream is heavenly! All chocolatey goodness for us - Belgium choc, choco choco chip and choco cookie topped with choco fudge and choco crunch! Played Uno and dice - guess who lost? 2 who've never lost whilst playing with the gang - Amanda and Danny. So they entertained us shortly with their forfeit - although no one else watched them besides us.
As for today, went to Vivocity for 10 Promises I Made to My Dog. Super touching show that all dog lovers and owners should watch. I cried 5 times in the show, at least. So sad lah... but so sweet also. Makes you want to rush home and spend time with ur very own pooch. Makes you feel guilty for all the times you've ignored or blamed your dog for something. I guess the movie kinda changed me - for the better with regards to how I'll treat our beloved Vodka now.
After dinner headed to Siglap's Haagan Daaz - first time there for me and Dan and we both think the ice-cream is heavenly! All chocolatey goodness for us - Belgium choc, choco choco chip and choco cookie topped with choco fudge and choco crunch! Played Uno and dice - guess who lost? 2 who've never lost whilst playing with the gang - Amanda and Danny. So they entertained us shortly with their forfeit - although no one else watched them besides us.
As for today, went to Vivocity for 10 Promises I Made to My Dog. Super touching show that all dog lovers and owners should watch. I cried 5 times in the show, at least. So sad lah... but so sweet also. Makes you want to rush home and spend time with ur very own pooch. Makes you feel guilty for all the times you've ignored or blamed your dog for something. I guess the movie kinda changed me - for the better with regards to how I'll treat our beloved Vodka now.
Friday, June 27, 2008
TGIF
TGIF!!!!!!!!! The only thing spoiling my Friday? Having to write the stupid journal and reflection! AHHH!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
sucky journal
Practicum isn't all that bad, really. Despite having to endure through boring classroom lessons, trying not to fall asleep whilst observing. Also, I detest that I have to go troubling the other teachers who always seem so busy, so much so that I feel like I'm disturbing them by talking to them. And of course there's the bloody fact that my school is far away from my home. The worst thing of the practicum? The bleeding idiotic 78 page journal that we're expected to fill in! I was reading through it and there's like half of the crap in there seems like it's written using an alien language. And I'm still wondering if I need to complete both the journal and the reflections, when just the journal is enough to kill. I have no bloody idea even after asking my sup, although he confirmed that I HAVE to do the journal - exact words (in CAPS too) from the person who set the paper in the first place. Dammit! I hate this bleeding thing!!!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
shopping
I love shopping with my mom-in-law. Seriously. If you've seen her before, you shld know she's the trendy sort and doesn't favour aunty-style. She's into designer bags and knows tons about fashion and make-up, coupled with great tips to share. Shopping with her is another experience, cos I've never been into an LV shop before yesterday, much less seen someone spend enough money to sustain me for 10 months on a bag. But seriously, it is a superbly beautiful bag. If you know me, you should know I'm not one for designer garbs. But this one bag, it's so gorgeous! I was really fascinated by it and just looking at it makes you feel like touching it. Ahhh... the allure of it!
Apparently, it's the only one left in Singapore - it's white with LV logos imprinted all over. But it doesn't look like the common LV bags with the monograms tht u see a lot of people carrying . It's really one of a kind - and guess which extremely fashionable Hollywood celebrity carries it? Sarah freaking Jessica Parker! Seriously, imagine having a bag that a Hollywood actress as famous as her owns. In this pic, it's not the exact same bag, but it's of the same line, and it looks pretty much the same just that the straps are different.
If I was filthy rich and would want to buy a designer bag, I would buy that without a thought - no qualms about it. By the way, it's priced at $4390, before GST.
Just an hour or so before that I was painfully contemplating buying a bra, a basic neccessity, which costs $65. And after that, seeing how Dan's mom barely winced when buying a bag at that price, and a belt for $560, I seriously think that my purchase was nothing worth pondering about. But then again, considering our financial status, we're really from different planets.
I never knew a life as luxurious as this - dinners that can cost up to $1000, food as expensive and scrumptious as Alaskan King Crabs or Geoduck or sea mantis (previously, I seriously thought that mud crabs were the only crabs that exist for consumption purposes, and even that was a treat), and bags that cost up to $5000. I'm thankful for the opportunity to be able to experience such delightful treats because of my relation to Danny. And even though I can't sustain a life of luxury like theirs, it's nice to be exposed to glimpses of their lives once in a while. It's like a field trip into someone else's life.
Apparently, it's the only one left in Singapore - it's white with LV logos imprinted all over. But it doesn't look like the common LV bags with the monograms tht u see a lot of people carrying . It's really one of a kind - and guess which extremely fashionable Hollywood celebrity carries it? Sarah freaking Jessica Parker! Seriously, imagine having a bag that a Hollywood actress as famous as her owns. In this pic, it's not the exact same bag, but it's of the same line, and it looks pretty much the same just that the straps are different.
If I was filthy rich and would want to buy a designer bag, I would buy that without a thought - no qualms about it. By the way, it's priced at $4390, before GST.Just an hour or so before that I was painfully contemplating buying a bra, a basic neccessity, which costs $65. And after that, seeing how Dan's mom barely winced when buying a bag at that price, and a belt for $560, I seriously think that my purchase was nothing worth pondering about. But then again, considering our financial status, we're really from different planets.
I never knew a life as luxurious as this - dinners that can cost up to $1000, food as expensive and scrumptious as Alaskan King Crabs or Geoduck or sea mantis (previously, I seriously thought that mud crabs were the only crabs that exist for consumption purposes, and even that was a treat), and bags that cost up to $5000. I'm thankful for the opportunity to be able to experience such delightful treats because of my relation to Danny. And even though I can't sustain a life of luxury like theirs, it's nice to be exposed to glimpses of their lives once in a while. It's like a field trip into someone else's life.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
3 on 3 photos
Here's some pics taken during the 3-on-3 at CCAB:
That's me!
Michy bitch
And Mich going up for a layup and is contested by the opponent
Guess who I saw there? Yes, SH! My long-lost poly friend... not really lost, but just that I haven't seen her for sooooooo long! Really surprised to see ya there, our darling Ribena berry!
$300 dinner
Had Alaskan King Crab for the first time today - had dinner at Turf City and got to choose live seafood from the stacks of tanks that they have. You just point to what u want and they'll fish them out of the tank for you. The crab was about 2kg and cost us more than a hundred dollars. But it was totally worth it, cos it tastes superb! Plus, the leg was so huge, it was thicker than my thumb. It's rather amazing how the shell's rather soft though - you have to cut it up with a pair of scissors to retrieve the meat. Also tried Geoduck for the first time, sashimi style, as well as boiling in soup. Sweet and chewy, plus the soya sauce that they provided complemented it well. Not cheap either, since one cost us about $60. Then we had very fresh and succulent prawns. All these for 3 adults and a child - Dan, Dan's mom, Jaymond and me. The crab alone was super filling - could hardly finish it although it was just a single crab. The bill came up to $308, which was rather scary.
Went to Giant for a little shopping after dinner - spent another $80 there buying some food and home stuff. Really, money can't buy us a lot nowadays. Simple household necessities can come up to $80. Yes, lamenting about money as you can see. But I have a right to that after my hubby has just churned out $300 for a meal, and after all the shopping I've done this month. Really must cut down on the expenses, especially since next month will be the last time I'll be receiving pay for the next 2 years. Here comes hell.
Went to Giant for a little shopping after dinner - spent another $80 there buying some food and home stuff. Really, money can't buy us a lot nowadays. Simple household necessities can come up to $80. Yes, lamenting about money as you can see. But I have a right to that after my hubby has just churned out $300 for a meal, and after all the shopping I've done this month. Really must cut down on the expenses, especially since next month will be the last time I'll be receiving pay for the next 2 years. Here comes hell.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
cat disturbance
Got jolted awake by another cat this morning. I was sleeping in the room when I heard a super loud crash - jolted straight up from bed and rushed out to see. The first thing I thought when I heard the crash was that the newly installed mirror or assembled display cabinet had somehow crashed to the floor. But when I came out, what I saw instead was a mess of a fallen hamster cage with 2 very frightened and shocked hamsters scrambling around. Turns out another cat jumped in through the windows and this time, I guess this one was rather hungry and decided to make a meal out of my 2 rather chubby hamsters. So I was up at 5 plus cleaning up the mess in the living room. Sorry Vodka, but you'll be sleeping in the living room from now on to prevent any more startling wake-up calls like that.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Finally got my hands on a copy of Sweeny Todd and watched it last night. It was dark, twisted and gross, but that's Tim Burton for ya, so I like it - but more due to the fact that Tim Burton was the director. I know it sounds weird, but I think that Johnny Depp looks so hot in all his roles with all the ghoulish make-up and costumes, but when I see him as himself, I always think of him as looking rather bleh. Weird, I know, esp when the roles are supposed to make him look horrid.
So today, Dan and I went to Ikea to purchase some items to spruce up the home, or rather, the living room in particular. Ended up with a display cabinet (finally, after searching so many places for one) and a full-length mirror to place by the door so we can check our outfit before leaving the house (yes, so no more rainbow ensembles). Anyways, while we were at Ikea, we were given this balloon and we realised something rather peculiar about it - let's see if u can spot it:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
It seems like I always fall ill during my holidays; what a drag... same ol same ol with the flu and fever. Suppressed my appetite for the past few days, even when I had my long pined Ajisen nan-kotsu ramen - couldn't even finish it! So sayang... but I'm glad to say that my appetite's back, cos I'm having supper as I type! And what's best, it's my mom's home-cooked beehoon. Yummy... nothing beats the taste of home to make one feel better.
Anyways, my illness hasn't stopped me from shopping and hiking, as seen from my latest escapade in town today, with more purchases: dress at $25, 2 tops at $20, a belt at $12.90 and 2 necklaces at $7. Call me cheapo if u want, but that's me - getting thrills from purchasing cheap stuff!
Went trekking with my sec sch pals - quite an interesting trail, from Kent Ridge Park to Hort Park, to Alexandra Arch to Henderson Waves (my fav) to the end, back to civilisation at VivoCity!
At the beginning - Kent Ridge Park - with proof that Maz did actually go trekking with us
4 flowers - one to represent each of us!
A pretty flower at Hort Park
Alexandra Arch
The forest walk - the long and winding road
My fav place - a super duper great place to just chill and stare at the clouds - Henderson Waves!
I've been very uncompromising to the one whom I should be most understanding towards. I'm sorry if I've taken all your minor requests with a frown and an excuse but I think it comes from sharing the same household with someone, like how I frowned and found excuses for all that my mom asked me to do. It's really different - living with someone and being with someone. I just need time to adjust and get used to living with someone who lives so differently from me. I'm a neat-freak, perfectionist, and I know that you're not. So I can't always demand that you do what I expect of you. But I hope you understand that as much as you want to live the way you do, I want to have a house that I like living in too. So I'm trying to compromise and be more willing to help you out when I can. But I hope that we are independent and can do our own tasks and jobs just as well, each to our own part. I don't want our feelings to subside cos of the daily mundane tasks in life, but to grow with each and every little thing that we share together. I love you, darling, and I'm sorry for all the frustrations and angry spiffs that I throw your way.
Anyways, my illness hasn't stopped me from shopping and hiking, as seen from my latest escapade in town today, with more purchases: dress at $25, 2 tops at $20, a belt at $12.90 and 2 necklaces at $7. Call me cheapo if u want, but that's me - getting thrills from purchasing cheap stuff!
Went trekking with my sec sch pals - quite an interesting trail, from Kent Ridge Park to Hort Park, to Alexandra Arch to Henderson Waves (my fav) to the end, back to civilisation at VivoCity!
At the beginning - Kent Ridge Park - with proof that Maz did actually go trekking with us
4 flowers - one to represent each of us!
A pretty flower at Hort Park
Alexandra Arch
The forest walk - the long and winding road
My fav place - a super duper great place to just chill and stare at the clouds - Henderson Waves!
I've been very uncompromising to the one whom I should be most understanding towards. I'm sorry if I've taken all your minor requests with a frown and an excuse but I think it comes from sharing the same household with someone, like how I frowned and found excuses for all that my mom asked me to do. It's really different - living with someone and being with someone. I just need time to adjust and get used to living with someone who lives so differently from me. I'm a neat-freak, perfectionist, and I know that you're not. So I can't always demand that you do what I expect of you. But I hope you understand that as much as you want to live the way you do, I want to have a house that I like living in too. So I'm trying to compromise and be more willing to help you out when I can. But I hope that we are independent and can do our own tasks and jobs just as well, each to our own part. I don't want our feelings to subside cos of the daily mundane tasks in life, but to grow with each and every little thing that we share together. I love you, darling, and I'm sorry for all the frustrations and angry spiffs that I throw your way.