SOHO Coffee Singapore!

Last Saturday, me and the girls were winding down for our weekends at a cosy bustling cafe tucked at a corner in the heart of town! 

Love this cosy cafe call SOHO Coffee?

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Hiak...

The moment You step in, the aroma of fresh brewed coffee so invigorating even non-coffee lovers will want to oder a cuppa!

Pictures will do justice more than words! You gotta check those pictures roll out and lastly check this cafe out!

This pic provides more than enough info! Good things must share! Give them a call and make a reservation, Like I say, You don't want to be disappointed. ; )

Love that bright smile! The whiff of freshly brewed coffee makes people HAPPY! :D  BIG Grins*

The Best Ever Burger! Look at the decker high of meat cuts!

Yums... Carbonara... My all time favourite.. It was so rich, I was satisfied, would like to ask for more sauce!!!

Bacon Supreme Burger!  That beef patty was what mentioned juicy!

The afternoon spread at SOHO Coffee...

Jem's creme brulee latte with a cat on top! The cat greets Meow so cute Jem couldn't bear to even take a sip!

Yours Truly, serious in taking nice photo shots cos pictures should look as yummy as how the food taste!~

My caramel latte with "bear" on top. So cute, I only drank this at almost end of my meal. Although slightly cold, latte was smooth and aromatic it woke my senses! The caramel that wasn't too sweet was the best! You know how caramel can get too sweet it becomes "jelak" after that, You can't even finish the drink. Missing the latte there already! ARGH!

Aglio Olio! Look at the generous servings of shroooms and bacon! I would have chomped it all down if not for my Carbonara!!! I love pastas! Need I say more?

Cute puppy... Girls will not bear to drink this... hmmm.

Coffee grinding machine.. I wonder where and how much they get it it for. It's an Icon of SOHO Coffee!

The barista at work!

The hands behind those endeaaring latte art on your coffee! ; )

Whoo! Love's in the air!

My expressions says it all... "I am finally gonna take my first sip which I do not bear to.. There goes my cute bear on my latte. sobs."

Jem with her creme brulee latte! She's a sweetie! I love this candid shot of her! Her eye lit up at the sight of COFFEE!!!

The group shot of us who checked this cosy cafe out. Great company, Thumbs up latte and good food variety to choose from. What else can I ask for? ; )

Jem the sweetie and me! Like the energetic and young vibes coming out from this sweetie!

23rd October '2011 (Sunday)

This late afternoon, I took that walk that was so frequent for me to take in the past few months.
To & fro Ave 8, to Ave 9 and back to Ave 8.

Haven't passed by that area for 4 weeks plus now.
Before the walk, I wondered how Hougang Point looks like now.
The last time I was there, left few shops still open for business before they completely close for upgrading works.
The place we used to do our weekly grocery shopping at.

I stroll there, did not take my usual pace and then I realised it was not long before I was near his place.
It is actually so near... so near...
Under the block, the place felt so unfamilar to me of a sudden to the extent I needed to ascertain that I was at the right block looking around the surroundings again.

Dropped his stuff like a postman and strolled back to Ave 8.
On the way back, Hougang Point was so quiet, so deserted like a dead town, totally another world I never knew.
So different until not much memories bombarded my mind at lightning speed like the usual, neither did I see much scenes of the 2 of us.
My mind only knew "yeah, thats' where we do our weekly grocery shopping at."

Everything felt so surreal.
The steps I took, the route I was on and all the things before my eyes.
It felt so near, yet so far...

Almost close to a month now after the last 23rd, tonight my hands and feet got back to work.
I been wanting to re-arrange my wardrobe ever since all my stuff were returned, say 3 weeks ago.
Before, I so called had 2 homes.
My wardrobe were divided and clothes were here, there and everywhere!
I picked up the bags and bags of my returns on the floor tonight, poured them on the floor and started to group them together.

Long sleeves, formal wear for work one side.
Evening dresses, party dresses on the other side.
Lingeries in one basket.
Stockings, shawls, scarfs, socks in another basket.

Memories flooded my mind again.
He bought me dresses for work, for our date nights.
He bought me swimwear so we could go swimming together.
He bought me shorts cos I like wearing shorts.
He bought me long sleeves to keep me from feeling cold.
He bought me cotton intimates for comfort wearing.
A.N.D   S.O   M.U.C.H   M.O.R.E...

I grouped what he bought me together and kept them aside in an air tight bag.
Intimates, swim wear, socks, tops and bottoms!

Like the beautiful memories we had, tonight I shall seal these beautiful memories, pretty items and the touched feeling I had from him, for all the things he bought me in the air tight bag. Keeping these feelings fresh and preserved for as long as it can last. ; )

The last 2 pieces of dresses he picked and bought me are still unwrapped in their original packaging with price tags intact kept in the carrier bag that came with the purchase.
I unwrapped one of the dresses and have it hanged together with my other dresses. ; )
Think I am not gonna wear these last 2 pieces of dresses because the memories with them stops at the shop where he spent time picking, asking me to try, to deciding which looks nice on me and finally making payment.

It so happens, the clothes I wore to Bali in June were all piled together.
I supposed I brought them home after having them washed at his home after our trip, that's why they are all piled together.
The dress I wore to airport, the sundress on my birthday at KU DE TA, to the dress I wore when he planned the surprise dinner back at the villa to the playsuit I wore to the Bali airport...

Memories, Memories!
How time flies in a wink of eye!
This year's birthday celebration is one of a lifetime, I don't think I will ever forget. = )
He gave me a good one, truly...
MC, Thanks for Loving Me...
They will stay with me for as long as I remember.

The 3rd pair of shoes he bought is kept snugly in the box, untouched.

I suppose as I begin to pack more things and set my stuff in place back at my own home now, more memories will come and more things from him will be MUSEUMED to keep them in pristine condition.

OMFG!
I just realised the last 2 posts I had put up, the timing  is....
One at 0134AM and last post which I just put up is 0134PM. Freaky! Hiak...

Anyway, on Friday morning I was checking myself out in the reflection at the train station while waiting for train, I realised 8 of the stuff I was carrying with me were all from him. :P

My Iphone 4
My Iphone 4 black cover
My black bag
My black glittery flats.
My ribena water bottle.
My keychain.
My top.
My umbrella.

Yups... He liked buying me stuff. Replacing my stuff with the ones he bought. From clothes, to intimates, shoes, books, the materialistics and also took care of my needs.

I once tweet 25days ago
"Ever since he goes shoes shopping with me & buys me shoes, I realized it's lost the meaning when I go see shoes by myself. Something lacking..

My gf says "Beb, I think you should change your bag." Cos she knows the bag I carry around is from him. I told her "nah, it's okay, I am alright carrying the bag, it does not affect me so much."
But I know soon I will museum this bag to prevent it from further wear and tear.

All the things he bought which I carry with me does not make me cry or whatsoever, but in fact made me feel good to carry around for they were tokens of his dote and love for me.
That love was true, That love was divine.
What I carried was few of the most happiest, beautiful memories of us both.

Jess D did her bracelet retail therapy on Friday and I went along with her. She bought a dainty bracelet from CITIGEMS for daily wear. She liked it cos it resembles another bracelet she used to have.

I know how exactly it's like to want to get something similar to something You like a lot or holds strong sentimental memories to You. If it's not the same, almost the same is as good, although it can never replace that first one You had.

It reminded me of that afternoon so crystal clear when he brought me to CITIGEMS at Bishan on 1st Jan '2010 and bought me my first piece of jewellry from him.
I wore the necklace during his absence and I sub conciously touch the pearl whenever I missed him at work or when I feel down.
On 30th sept (Friday) when I met my girls up for another round of drinks and dinner, Jess exclaimed " why are you still wearing the necklace, huh?" I smiled.
That night after KPO, I took it off when I was home, cleaned it and kept it snugly in my pink jewellery organiser, including the diamond studs he bought.

The necklace holds very important value to me. It was the best gift he bought me during his most down period. With what he had, he gave me the best. It was also something in replacement of him to let me know he is with me when he is away. So important I know I will hate myself if I lose it.
I can be rough and careless with things I bought myself.
But when it comes to gifts from my love ones, I do not bear to use it for fear of losing it or spoiling it.
My girlfriends will always say "You better start using it soon and not keep it." whenever they buy me something. Haha!

On Friday night when I got home, I thought of the dainty bracelet Jess bought and it reminded I had something so dainty too. It is a pearl bracelet Momo bought me 5-6 years ago and I museum it so well I forgotten about it until I saw Jess' bracelet. Shared with Jess I have something this dainty too and went to dig it out. Sent her a pic of the bracelet and Jess suddenly said " I realized you were not wearing the necklace today." and my reason for not wearing is shown as below.

I cherish gifts from my love ones close to my heart, deeply. So much so if I lose it, I come down really hard at myself and gets so upset, no one can imagine. Gifts are not just about the concrete item itself, what brand is that, BUT THE GIVER'S TOKEN OF HEART. It is me as the recepient's responsibility to protect my belongings given to me from my love ones. If I come down hard on myself for losing the things my love ones bought me, just imagine if someone attempts to throw away my stuff, hide it or even spoils it. That person is surely going to GET IT FROM ME!

It's funny how 50days ago, I tweeted something about receiving or giving gifts.

不管是收礼的也好，送礼的也罢。

如果那份礼物弄丢或遗失了， 双方都会很可惜。

尤其如果对方是很重要的人。

比如， 家人， 爱人。

This week (3rd week), I have been a good girl going home after work.
Mood has gotten better and finally at peace a little to face myself once again and the four walls at home that has always been with me whenever I needed time out and stayed home.

I deserted the four walls at home and hated them in the past 2 weeks. I suddenly hate the peace and silence they have always given me that makes me love staying home. It was annoying! I thought the silence was horrifying!

So I opt to stay out till late at night even after work and tire myself completely so I can be a complete knock out once I am home! I wanted NOISE, wanted CROWD, wanted POLLUTION to shut out and drown all the frustrations within me! However, Noise wasn't enough for me, I needed to further intoxicate myself and make myself high, to the extent I was floating and on cloud 9.

Last Sunday afternoon, after I woke up from the previous night of unrestricted drinking with my girls at Clark Quay, I told myself  "okay, the drinkings and night outs is enough for now and time has come to restore my body and recover my energy which I lost in the past 2 weeks." BUDDHA showed me the light. My rashes from last Saturday's drinking was the worst I seen. Skin was flaking away on my limbs like sun burnt skin and I could peel  them up in sheets. All the more I affirm, that what I had enjoyed in those weeks, I had enough and now I have reached the next stage to move on. = )

The past few nights, I am back as before facing myself walking home and mulling things over under my shadow. The fact I am taking time out to walk home from train station with just me and my shadow under the moonlight, that's progress.

My cosy room was in a disastrous state, messy and cluttered just like my state of mind. Now, as I slowly chucked my thoughts into the dustbin, my room is also uncluttered bit by bit and I am clearing my moutain pile of things! I realised I had so much stuff at his place looking at the bags of contains he brought over which I left on the floor, piling up. GAG!

Now, time to re-arrange my wardrobe, toiletries and make up cupboard. Year end is coming and it's about time to chuck, dump the things that has accumulated over the last 10 months. = )

Very soon, we will be waving Goodbye to 2011 and ushering a brand new (Twenty & Twelve) :D

I also would like to highlight our Lunar new Year in 2012,
除夕夜 is on the 22nd January 2012 (Sunday)
大年初一 on the 23rd* January 2012 (Monday)
大年初二 on the 24th January 2012 (Tuesday)

Time flies! It's just round the corner.
Have I mentioned before that my favourite number is 23? = )

BIGGEST JOKE OF THE YEAR!

Last night, after having yong tau foo mee dry dinner at Hougang Mall and bought myself a new earpiece at CD-Rama, for the first time in the past 3 weeks, I finally could face myself and my shadow to walk home alone, mulling in thoughts, finding peace at heart.

Until, DING! My whatsapp rang! oh, a text from bro.. See below... It was until his second text that I raised my eyebrows and jaw drop, then frowning. Seriously WTF is that!? The whole conversation is about gossips as usual in my family clan. These days, I am the focus for these housewives paparazzi! Before this, there was already a ridiculous rumor circulating about my photos and now THIS!!!!!

My my! I shall bow to the Royal Highness who knows I am getting married and started this gossip, when me the main star does not even know when I am getting married! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Enjoy guys! Have a Good Laugh Over It! Thinking back, I thought this was real funny! Now I know how people like to catch up on my updates and find out what I am doing and etc.. Sorry, but you bunch of pests are not priviledged enough for me to open my mouth and share. Neither are you worth my time to explain.
Continue to blow matters out of proportion! I like to see how far those housewives tales can go.

如果云 是天空的呼吸
风是我 慌张的叹息
回忆是 爱的延续
只因为 你和我已经 不在一起


当我们同在一起
在一起 在一起


空气里 有午后的暖意
我听着 沙沙收音机
突然间 下起了雨
雨让我 好想好想你 想抱着你


当我们同在一起
在一起 在一起
在一起 在一起
齐快乐无比


你是我 曾经的甜蜜
我是你 爱情的过去
那一段 美好的记忆
我们都 不能够忘记
因为我 很爱很爱你
所以能 微笑着离去
虽然我 不会再见你
幸福是 我们曾经，在一起


空气里 有午后的暖意
我听着 沙沙收音机
唱什么 听不清晰
因为我 泪汪汪哭着
想起了你


当我们同在一起
在一起 在一起
在一起 在一起

一对恋人， 分开了。
各自过着自己的生活， 却一点不开心。
脑后里， 总是挂念着那个人。
无论到哪， 都看见他和自己， 做过的事， 去过的地方。

如果， 当初分手是对的，
那么为什么现在，彼此如此痛苦？

Hello Guys!
I am back again! = )
Last night gotta be one of my most satisfied intoxication night.
I drank quite a bit without limitations and I like.

Went for Oktober fest at Clarke Quay with my girls and hopped over to Cuba Libre for Mojito after some beers.
The ladies had sauerkraut, sausages, wedges, pork knuckles n etc.
I reached a little later about 8pm cos too lazy after nua-ing at home.
I liked the lively atmosphere, the companions and the drinks I had.

Before I knew it, the alcohol hit me and I felt like I was floating.
I puked on the table. Hahaha! Lucky none of my friends kena.
I was already snoozing and half falling asleep after I finished the mojito.

I knew I couldn't walk straight and staggered, walked like a crab. lol
Clara and Adr held onto me one side each and gave me support.
Threw ourselves in the cab and I was gone.
The next time I opened my eyes again, I was sleeping comfortably at Jess' place.
They decided not to send me home, else what to say to my folks?

The way my gfs see it, they think what I been having is unhealthy and I am ruining myself.
No, cos I enjoyed myself and it is only the beginning of what I have chosen to help me move on.
I need people, I need noise. I need companions.
I hate Fridays and weekends now and I need a lot movement in my life now.
My Fridays and weekends used to be packed and it was so natural for my feet to bring me back his home and stay with him.
Friday nights were date nights for us where we would go catch a movie or have dinner.
Saturdays will be outing to nearby malls and Sundays to stay home, do house chores, make him meals, go buy groceries then chill and relax, watch show on his desktop or tv at night.

My drinking is not for certain someone as Clara says, more for myself to do what makes me happy now and my party mode is long on since last year.
Clara knows about it and I did text her last year that if one day I wanna go crazy, hit the clubs and go drink, she has to come with me. She said "okay."
I even jio Adr to New Asia Bar last year but we didn't managed to drop down.
I joined Clara at Artery last year.

Now this party time has come and Clara fulfilled her promises and because it so happens I am nursing my broken heart at the same time, my other lady friends think I am trying to drown my sorrows in drinks, destructing myself which is in fact not true at all.
This is not going to stay with me for long until, I reached the next stage.

It is those people who loves me that keeps my sanity.
I am not going to act strong and say " I am perfectly fine, I am very happy, I enjoy my current life and all that shit"
I do feel really down at certain times when I am alone and those emotions are overwhelming.
Esp, when our shared memories hits me, my tears rolled uncontrollably even while walking down the streets.
I always miss the Bali trip we had, The national day programmes he arranged and etc so much more!
The things he says, the things he did for me.
The messages he sent, via fb message, whatsapp, messages and emails.
If I read them, tears well up again. So I rather not read.

I really hate myself for not learning a lesson which is not to plan anything at all in Dec.
Read this.
In 2009 was also like this, I never get to help him celebrate his birthday and this year is also the same.
The draw plans I had come up earlier is fit for the dustbin now.
It's bad..
When December happens to be his birthday, christmas and new year just round the corner, which we wanted to spend together.We even discussed about his birthday for this year when he was away that 1 year period.
Although we have broken up, I did not forget I once told him before in future for all his birthdays I will be there to celebrate for him.
I told him it was okay not being able to celebrate his one birthday in year 2010 for there will be more birthdays coming up and we can celebrate in decades.

See... it's these sort of conversation that makes me feel down and also start sighing.
What else can I say?
One thing he did good though was, we parted on a good note with no hatred for each other.
You know how some couples end up like enemies?
Dating is something happy when couples were deeply in love, but no friends or anyone who knows the couple wishes to see a couple turning into enemies after they split.
一对恋人在一起当然是一件开心的事， 但是不希望分手后变成仇人。
At least, one day if we bumped into each other on the streets, we can still smile and say hi to each other.
After all, we loved and shared so many things together. The memories we had, things we gone through belongs solely to us which no one else can relate nor understand.

Having lost something before and having the one chance to retrieve it back will make you cherish more in future bcause having lose it once, you don't want to lose it twice and you know how it feels.

Letting go of the person you love, does not mean you do not love or love the person any lessser.
It just meant you love the person too much that's why you are letting go, in pursuit for their own happiness.
I alway believe, if it's meant to be yours, it's yours.

It says something when this certain someone is always at the back of your mind even when you are surrounded by tons of people or even when you are alone and has some quiet times by yourself.

Much as I am trying to move on, but I am not ignoring this feeling neither trying to brush it aside.

My auntie used to tell me "I won't ask you not to think because the more you force youself not to, the more you will and end yourself in greater misery. Think, go ahead and miss the person you miss and learn to cope with it, face up to your feelings for they are nothing but The Real Things."

So yes, if I can't even face up to my own feelings and be brave to feel the heartaches, the sadness or even happiness that comes to me, I might as well be a robot.

6th Oct '2011 (Thursday)


Since last Monday 26th Sept '2011, I become a cry baby.
Tears roll down my cheeks uncontrollably so often these days, I long lost count.
My heart hurts so much so that my nose aches, 鼻子酸。Then my tears will well up in my eyes and roll.
Anyone experienced this before, the  鼻酸 sensation?

Two most vivid of such experiences is, when I was on the ferry at 8pm last Sunday, waiting to return from Batam. I received his text and my tears rolled.
And earlier part when I was on board ferry to Batam in the morning at 9am plus. The waves blew against my face, blowing my tears away.
We were supposed to go Batam together before his ah ma comes home from hospital. It was supposed to be a short getaway for him.
All changed. On 2nd Oct that Sunday morning, I went to Batam all by myself to take a breather.

I teared again this afternoon all of a sudden. I told momo about it.
Momo says "it's okay, it's part of getting older. It's ok grace, just cry it out. This will  pass soon."
And I cried. Thanks to whatsapp, it makes me feel she is just by my side. She sent me pictures egging me on to gambatte, 加油 with her trademark 笨动作 and I Laughed Out Loud the next minute. Momo always able to make me laugh and always able to knock some sense into me.
Not forgetting her audio note , asking me to be a good girl. I realise my love ones those really close to me always tell me to be a good girl. I guess it's because they know I have a silent rebellious streak in me by nature.

It's nice today, I was out on the streets by 515pm.
Jess asked me out for dinner and we picked Sengkang, supposedly the place I have the least memories with him since we patronise NEX and AMK hub so often which I try not to go anymore after my recent visit with my girls for sing at partyworld, everywhere I walked I saw him, I saw us.
That was when I felt the full impact coming at me!

Boy! I was wrong!
At Sengkang, so many little things reminded me, of us and his family.
The small talks we made, the things we said. SIGH...

Jess wanted to check out ring files at Popular book store. The first book I saw by MM Lee on display and it reminded me buying him the book during CNY period but because it was in hard cover, he could not receive and I kept it till he came home. Now it's at his home. He even uploaded the book on fb page.
Memories of him buying the book at Popular NEX came flooding too. Men from Mars, Women from Venus, he wanted me to read and hope I could improve and understand the differences between men and women.

Was flipping through cook books and chanced upon this book all on Agar Agar and I remember not long ago, his mum and I were saying when she off one day, we go buy the ingredients and make agar agar together at home and I said okay!

Finally, we got out of Popular and when I turned left where soup restaurant is, I rolled my eyes.
Jess saw, gave me a pat on the shoulder and said "it's okay beb"
I replied "wtf Seoul Garden open here for what?"
Cos that was the first time, him, his mum and me went to eat Seoul Garden toegther after a visit at GuanYin temple to ask about auspicious date for engagement. The good day is actually on the 8th Dec.

Jess went to Best Denki to look at fans. I was reminded again!
Jess noticed I looked annoyed and asked why. I told her it  felt only not long ago, I was there at Denki helping him to choose a vacuum cleaner and we were looking at fan not long ago at AMK hub NTUC cos his fan blade broke and we were thinking whether to buy a cooler back home and tested to see if it was strong enough to blow away Pumpkin's hair.

I was ripping the plastic that wrapped the Simply Her magazine and I remember him buying my favourite magazines at magazine stands or NTUC. I haven't bought magazines so long already until today.
There was an extra mag that came along with it that says "Real Love Works" and I went pui!
Jess took over, had a look and says "throw throw throw, throw into the dustbin."
She saw a part that read "why you need a marriage preparation course before and after saying I do?" and agrees it's so true that couples should go for it before marriage.
I told her "well, it's okay. I went once and it didn't worked out."
She replied " it doesn't mean it wouldn't work out everytime beb."
I gave a shrug.smiled.

Walked past Giodarno and reminded of the green polo top he picked and bought me.Not forgetting the soft shorts for home wear we happily grabbed at 5 bucks and thought we should have grab more!

Jess suddenly asked me while walking "what's the hype about angry birds?" Grrr... I think perspiration rolled down my forehead if she did not notice. I told her it's just a game. I miss water baby. Man! My sweetheart boy. He loves playing angry bird so much and also other games in front of me and conquering it level by level. sobs..

We took LRT to Rivervale mall and it was drizzling. Jess asked if I have brolly and I took it out to shelter us. She exclaimed " wah hah, your umbrella so girl one ar.' I told her this is bought by him. She replied "looks like he is trying hard to make you girl ar." I smiled and heaved a sigh...

We went to Daiso and I saw Christmas socks hanging for sale. I bought one last year and is at my home now. This Christmas socks is supposed to be used for this year where I will slip his present inside and hang it at his window so he will see it when he wakes up this Christmas Day. But, I guess there is no need to anymore. Can't use it last year, neither this year.

Daiso, the place I went so often last year to check out on new letter sets there and then wanting to give him varieties. The first time I went gaga at Daiso vivo and grabbed all 8 really cute letter sets with Adr when it was closing time and Adr just went right inside the store to fulfill what I wanted to buy! I was so touched! Times flies, he is home for 4 months now and we have gone seperate ways.

The first time I brought him to Daiso ION and he went nuts looking at things and wanna buy so much to change and improve his home. I liked that and I am always tickled whenever I see him like that, thinking what can be changed, replaced and discard.

Jess was looking at seat cushion and well we were at NTUC NEX say 2 weeks back looking for good cushion seats cos the chair in office is giving him bodyaches and I was plotting to go get him a comfy one as those at NTUC is inferior in terms of comfort.

Last but not least, Jess was holding a pill case for her grandma and that made me think of his ah ma who always needs people to help her sort her medication by night and by day cos she has so many medicine to take.

Oh well! In a short few hours, there's so much related to him.
I guess that's the con of staying together and being together like everyday cos it's not about just the things you say during dating, but everyday life, everyday plans.

It is all the small little things he does, big loving thoughts he had, that takes up the biggest room in my heart.

Hello Guys!
I am Back!
Back to this old playground, I used to drop by so often, even everyday sometimes...
It feels weird, to let this place come to life again.
A place I am so comfortable, familiar and hasn't come by for four months.
It is so quiet and deserted!
Let me know if you guys are still around!
GIMME SOME NOISE PEOPLE!
Drop me a message, say hi! = )
This playground will soon be husty busty again with my return!
I think I willl have some free time on my hands in future or even now.
Well, I am single again!
For those not knowing my disappearing act, for the past few months, all my time, energy and focus was solely on my beau...

I am back to my 色彩世界。
Right now, I am feeling somewhat like how I felt 2 years ago. ---> click Here.
I feel rather down lately, it started off last week.
I know I am down when I start buying things with colors, wanting to inject more colors into my life.
These days, I am feeling blue.
I am also feeding myself on sweet stuff like crepes, doughnuts and cakes to sweeten my mood.

When he was not around last year, during that period I took to beer and drank.
Drank to make me sleep, drank because I was not happy and drank cos I missed him.
That was how I discovered Sapporo and love this beer until he came home and shared this beer I love during his absence and he loves it that he often grab 2 big cans at 7-11 or NTUC.

Since last week, I started to drink again.
This time, not just beer. Mojito, cocktails, sake and etc until my system is geared up and all ready to counter combat my drinking allergies of itch and rashes.
This time, I drank cos I was feeling down, drank cos I wanted to feel high and at same time Intoxicate myself!
Normal by Day, Abnormal by Night in the past week till I do not know what is day and what is night.
I only know to dress myself up when dawn breaks and transform into a party girl by night, then the high life starts.

I thank my parents for giving me a strong heart to get me past difficult times.
I am greatful and blessed with the best gfs I have! Went through the shit period with me in the past 1 week till don't know day or night and ended up a walking zombie just like me. That kept me going and not losing my sanity and as a result, I am back in my own mould rather quickly, Although not completely.
Takes time, but trust the day will come.
It made me realise how many people love loves me. That I should change my priorities, care and love those who matters more and walked through the many suns and moons in my life.

Everything has come to a close in a wink of eye! Really in just a wink!
爱得轰轰烈烈一场， 一切结束了。  我足够了。

All I want is, him to live well, live good and be happy!
The way it ended is a pity but at this moment, it's best for him, best for me.
Perhaps the time is not right.
他有自由走，我有自由好好过。
Perhaps after trotting the globe, we might stop at a full circle where we parted.

I figured however, him letting me go could be the greatest love he could ever give.
Because, it is not easy to let go of someone you love.
要把手松开， 不容易。

有个朋友问道， 两个相爱的人何苦要分开， 走到这一步？
只有这条路可走吗？
既然， 走了这条路， 那么你们有更开心一点吗？
我没法回应她。。。
I had no answer for her...

Hello Guys!
It has been a long, long time since I dropped by here.
Yes! I went missing! Literally missing away from this playground scene! :D
Ever since my beau is back!
I did not even have the time to come by here and sketch a draft for publishing... Hiak..

Anyway, just know that I am well and crazily in love!
Just want to spend every minute and seconds with him to catch up on the time we lost over the year.
He's out with his friends for drinks and I am at his home having my own free time.
Showered, slapped on my moisturiser and now sat in front of the desktop typing this.

We just came back from our Bali trip and I love the few days we spent together.
Taking care of each other, discussed where to go, what to do n what groceries to buy.
Hand in hand we walk together, not letting go of each other.
The few days, I felt I had the world and there's only just 2 of us in this universe.

Love the way he holds my hand leading in front and I follow.
His smile, his excitement like a baby!
The proposal surprise he came up for me which I will come up with a post soon.
Till now, I am grinning from ear to ear.

His friends ask him out and I think there is no need to tag along every time.
He needs space too and I have faith in him.
He can take care of himself and knows his drinking limits.

Nice that he is also texting me now and then to update me what's going on there to keep me assured.
I like waiting for him to come home.
He left only like 1 hr plus and I am  missing him already.

Oh man!
Am I too sticky or what?
Hope not!
Tata guys!
His text is here again and I am gonna reply him.
Take care people!

GENKI SUSHI!!! 元气寿司！！！

My my!! GENKI SUSHI... When I heard Jess mention "Genki" to me 2 weeks ago after so many years, it felt like an old friend whom I had close relations with once went disappeared into thin air all of a sudden has now decided to come back and catch up with us. = )

During school days on every Fridays when we were released from school earlier, it was routine soaking our time at Swensens Crown Prince hotel in Orchard with Momo.

With Jess, it was Genki at the Forum. We both went sushi places together from Edo Sushi at Cineleisure to Genki Sushi at the Forum and finally Sushi Tei everywhere in town.

We loved Genki for it's affordable prices and food was decent, definately a notch above Sakae Sushi. There was this must order item whenever we were at Genki. The shrimp roll I call.

The last I saw Genki was so many years ago and I remember whenever I walked past the branch at Le Meridien, it was almost deserted and soon I see Genki No More!

I was a Sushi Tei convert then!

I knew of Genki opening at Orchard Central  recently and was not all excited to go cos subconciously I was disappointed with the food since the last time I ate.

Jess told me she went and shrimp roll is still on the menu and prices remain competitive!

To relive our old school times memories and seeing how she has cravings for Genki even though it was not too long when she had it, I decided to go with her!

Soon, the memories of us in school uniform carrying our school bags on our backs making our way to the outlet at the Forum, came flooding my mind as we made our way to Orchard Central.

Jess told me the recent time she went Genki, the whole restaurant was deserted and she was the only customer in entire shop! Before she was ushered into restaurant, she was shocked to see no food items on conveyor belt and she thought "My, don't tell me business is so bad until there isn't even any food in production."

But! *phew! Lucky the "truth" is not what she thought!

Then! What is this Genki who's made a new comeback all about?

Here we roll! Pictures and words on a roll!

All tables and bar counters comes with an I Pad. You look at the menu, make orders and also view your bill all on the I Pad. =) Me being quite rough with gadgets was trying to be gentle with it. That's the Genki logo at the back!

Jess going through the menu and making her orders. = )

Conveyor belt or rather railway tracks for food delivery. Hehehe..  Green tea is chargeable at $1.50. Give the green tea a miss. Orange juices, Coke, green tea and Qoo is available. Prices range from $1.80 - $2.30.

They do not have extensive food items. Basically what you see on the poster here, is about all they serve in the restaurant. Food is very simple, basic with a hint of fushion.

That's our order delivered by choo choo train! I was totally thrilled by how cute the concept is.
After you retrieve your food off the train, press the button that blinks on top to send choo choo train back to kitchen!

A closer snap.

One train can serve only a maximum of  4 dishes. There are two tracks for the train to run. Drinks, soups and big bowl items will be served by wait staff.

Saw the 2 rolls closest to Jess? That is the shrimp roll i am talking about. The must have item during our school days.

Making more orders on the I Pad.

Me totally a happy kid on that night went "WOW WOW WOW!"

Her accomplishements!

This is how the screen looks like when you view your bill. This was the bill on my 2nd visit. I went alone to fix those cravings.

Everything Salmon.

I was craving for this spicy salmon. Spicy and full of flavour. So spicy it could well mask the salmon if it is not fresh.  But it was fresh.

I like the lobster salad too. You could chew on the huge chunks.

I have been craving for inari lately. They only have plain rice inari, so will just make do cos inari is the main star!

Aburi Sake Mentaiko. Love this dish too! I ordered the Ebi one that shows below!

I am NUTS over Ebi Mentaiko lately can! Firstly, it's ebi, then it has got the smoke smell, with a drizzle of mayo... Hmmm... The combi is heaven! Ever since M's mum ordered me this dish when we were in Sakae, I am hooked!

In my early teens when I was first exposed to japanese food and sushi, Sakae was Never on my list whenever I dine no matter how pocket friendly it was, due to bad experience and also the bad quality of food. Because of M's mum, in the past 1 year, I stepped into Sakae once again and then realise they have actually improved. What an irony... That I always hated Sakae and never stepped in until M's mum brought me and now I patronise it frequently. Their food is so much decent now and I do enjoy a few coupla of their dishes!

Like what some elders will say "给人家一个机会。"

On an added note : I find Sushi Tei's standard has dipped.

GENKI SUSHI

Get it @ Orchard Central #03-32

Tel: 6238 0900

Opening Hours

Sun–Thu: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Fri–Sat & PH: 11.30am – 10pm

If I was thrilled with the Choo Choo train, GENKI Sushi would definately make a kiddo's day!
Parents, bring your kids there for this cute experience and they are friendly on your wallet too! =)

WOO HOO! WOO HOO!!
It's the month of MAY!
First of May!
On a Sunday!
and It's Labour Day!
Tomorrow is still Public Holiday!
Now, I am finally convinced that time is working and we are 7 months away to Year End. =)
Much as I seem to be more concious of the days passing by than anyone else, now it feels all like a dream to me!
I know it is not a dream but a sweet reality. smiles*

哦。。今天是四月十六了。
一年了。。。 好快。。

Alamak wassup pa!?
A war is coming?
No lar.. Cos I haven't done grocery shoppping for close to 2 weeks and my food at home is depleting!
This morning had bee hoon and went out for lunch! Even ta-bao!!! -_-!!!

I just lugged the following home from the supermarket!

Macaroni, angel hair pasta
Leggo's Alfredo pasta sauce
Leggo's Carbonara pasta sauce
Mushroom luncheon and apple baked hams
Seawaves cuttlefish balls
Seaweed chicken ( 2 packs)
Luncheon meat ( 3 cans)
A bot of the jap mayonaise (large)
Siew mais to steam ( 2 packs)
HL milk
Koko krunch cereals.
Portobello mushrooms
Chilli padi, limes, chinese parsley and cherry tomatoes (1 pack each)
Mini rasins buns
Cheddar cheese slices
New Moon Pacific clams ( 2 cans)
Golden Chef Razor clams ( 2 cans)
Udon (2 packets)
Instant porridge to try
Chicken fillets
Ice cream yam ( 1 tub)

With these, the internet, my iphone, the cool moody weather and cosy bed is enough to make me comfy and stay close at home!
Haha! Just kidding! All of us needs a balance of both!
我不是宅女！

我想我真的， 不小了。
最近的话题尤其是今年， 离不开婚姻， 买房子， 摆酒，拍婚纱照等等。
我女朋之一还有她父母催婚， 让她好尴尬！ 但是，也很可爱， 因为她父母觉得是时候了。
听了我都 stressed!
First thing that came to my mind, "I am not ready." and chucked everything aside. 很方便， 嘻嘻嘻。。。


Of course, my girlfriends and I have talks over these and we asked "How come it seems like other people want to get married it's like so easy and for us it is like so difficult?"
We have too much to ponder and consider?


The topics which my girlfriends and I shared with one another were:
The Proposal. Under what kind of setting would you prefer? Private or public?
The Ring. Has it got to be the sparkling diamond? What carat?
The Legs. Must your guy kneel when asking for your hand?
The Wedding gown. High end designer mtm gowns?
The Photo shoot. Fly Europe for a shoot?
The Dinner: At as many stars hotel, the newest hotel or restaurant?


Here's my take on the above topics.


The Proposal.
I am actually fine with both the private and public proposal. Public is a lil' risky for the guy cos it all boils down to how well he is in control of the situation and the ambience he creates. The thing however is, I don't like to be in the eye of public esp with a spontaneous crowd egging me to say Yes.


I think I like private more with my family and friends around to witness this Happy event! Under what setting? I am not going to tell! Haha!

You see while I can say I don't like this, that.. I guess when the time comes, it could be different cos it all depends how well the guy can execute the proposal.


My girlfriends doesn't like the idea of a public proposal cos one feels uncomfortable like funny leh, while the other thinks it can be quite tricky if she doesn't feel he is the one and because he proposed in public, she will have to say yes first to save his face only to reject the ring later in private. Hell Yeah!


Another girlfriend thinks it's really nice to be proposed to when holidaying overseas and if he propose in a horse carriage during winter.


However, one common view we all have is,
the guy should have already sought permission and acknowledgement from the girl's parents before he execute his proposal plan.  Parents must know about the guy's intention before the girlfriend and receive their blessings.


The Ring.
This is so cliche but Diamond is a girl's best friend. Need I say more? Haha!
This is also the part where guys have a headache over! They go "damn" to whichever Jeweller who emphasise Diamonds are a must have to propose.


Yes, Diamonds don't come cheap and it's value do not escalate over the years.
But, it is for a lifetime.
It is not all about the ring, but the sweet memories that comes along with it that will be etched in the girl's mind for a long time.. =)
There is just something really mesmerising about the little stone that sparkles!
Especially from the man she loves, no money can buy that moment of Happiness and Bliss!


Size.. How many carats? It should sit just perfectly on the ring finger.
Just like boobs.. Not too small, neither too big till it is out of reach for your hand. Just the perfect size, cuppable in your hand. Haha!
It is the shine that matters!
Like one girlfriend says "don't buy me a diamond ring that is actually covered all over with diamond dust lar." Oh yes...


I think it is really cute when the man round up his brothers to go diamond shopping. I would like to highlight however, provided one of the brothers knows diamonds well. For spending so much money, you might want to consider the girl's best buddy instead and ask for her opinion cos a girl will know this lil stone better and she knows your wife to be best!!! Afterall, it is something a girl likes, just like how guys know more about cars.
Carat is not that vital, it is the CUT and CLARITY that matters most guys!
A stone however small if the cut is good, it shines through.. =)


The Legs.
One says "the guy must go down on one knee." That is her expectation. =)
It is not a must for me that the guy to get down on one knee.
It's the overall feeling.
It's the sincerity I must be able to feel.
在他求婚的时候， 他有多诚恳。我要感受到， 那份感动。


The Wedding Gown.
I do not need made to measure ones.
I don't like long heavy gowns. I prefer flowy light ones.
I also need to consider which my partner prefers to see me in.
I want bare backs for the wedding dinner. 就是偏偏婚宴我要露背！ I'm weird. Haha!
If I go around 敬茶， I would like to go around in a short new age cheongsam aka 旗袍. By then I need to be really SLIM! Haha!
For brothers and sisters photo shoot, then I will dorn a short fun like pom pom dress! keke...


The Photo Shoot.
Photographer is vital for me. I must love his works! He must be able to capture the things I want to see not forgetting the mood! Can his pictures tell a story?
Beaches don't go wrong. I love the beaches! It has everything for a setting!
I want photos that shouts Fun, Natural! Not boring wedding photos.
Please, please don't ask me to stand and pose amidst trees, in swampy mangrove areas.
I think I really 笑不出。
That's why besides photographer, location shoot is also IMPORTANT.
If we are doing it overseas, it will be a place we are both fond of and has our memories. =)


The Dinner.
Arh.. Food is the emphasis here. The food must be good..
I will have the dinner at a restaurant even if it looks old, as long as the food is FAB...
It does not neccessary need to be at the newest hotel or 6 stars hotel. If it's gonna be held at the hotel, again it will be the hotel we personally like and which hotel throws in the most perks for us.
All in all, the ambience to be cosy and joyful with lip smacking food.


My beau's sister is getting really soon this year. It's like suddenly "BOMB, I am getting married."
When DA MAN heard the news from his mum, his first response "is she pregnant?" It was rather sudden to him! Then his mum went "choy!" Hahaha!
通常， 要筹备一个婚礼需要至少一年。
Some even booked their dinner venue say 1.5 year before cos hotels venue gets snapped up really fast! We have pretty limited dinner places for weddings, that's why.
But, her's is like in less than a year. Even Da MAN has questions rainbow over his head  and asks the mum " 来得及 meh?"
Everything is taken care of by her husband to be and his family.
Her dinner venue is settled. Photo shoot still considering although already placed a $350 deposit.
Gowns, make up artists and etc are still pending and she is waiting for the brother to arrange for her.
She was telling her brother yesterday "I am already 26 for chinese age, still don't wanna get married, few years later I will be scrapped off aka left on the shelf liao."
Then her brother replied "你跟你旁边那个2* 岁的讲，她到现在还没有想结婚." who was referring to me and his sister looked at me and I looked at her and went HAHAHAHA!!! I literally -_-!!!


I think a lot of things in life, no need to brood so much.
At least for me, things come naturally and I will do it when the time is right.
You know, how it's like when you go "ya, it's time?" That is what I mean.


I often say I rather date happily for 10 years then get married, than to rush into marriage so soon only to divorce 2-3 years later.
I rather be single if I am happier that way!
Marriage has got to be your life's one of the biggest decision to make and it's for a lifetime.
I am not looking at Divorce if I want to get married and I know that ultimately I want to make things work even when the going gets tough with the man I love and choose.


My elder once told me this..
"You want to marry a guy You can't live without. Not the guy You can live with. "

The Mascara Madness!

Sometime ago, I was looking for a new mascara. Chucked the bit of leftover Majolica Majorca I had not only because it was finishing, also because I was sick of it and in agony whenever comes the time for me to remove at the end of a long day! Especially so these days cos I use it often..
It was indeed waterproof so much so I always had a hard time removing it. I feel sad for my poor eyes and eye lids in the midst of removing!
So boomz! Into the bin it went!

Adr recommended me either Loreal or Revlon which I can't remember... It has 2 sides, one side blue, the other white. One side said to have fibre if I remember correctly..
Where Mascara is concerned, I only need one off the rack at Watsons and not any from cosmetics counter! Of course, I wouldn't say no to any from cosmetics brand if after I try, it is what I am looking for and price is reasonable. = )

So 2 weeks ago, while shopping at Bugis Junction, I dropped by Watsons to check those Mascaras out!
The one Adr recommended, the one I had in mind and also those available in the market which I might not know. = )

This is what I had in mind, The Maybelline's Magnum. Actually, before I even checked things out at Watsons, I was already contemplating whether to just get this. But, I wanted to give myself more choices with the many brands out there. The reason why MAGNUM because it attracts! I wanted to buy this purely because of the Colors Combi... Bright mustard kinda yellow with purple wordings. Purple is my fav color lately! Not telling you why... haha!! My new favourite color these days is MUSTARD!  Okay, not to digress... Back to Mascara! It's called Magnum which sounds really delectable like Yummy! It also seems to be telling you that after applying, it gives your eyes a VA VA VOOM effect!

Because of the colors which attracts, I was also toying with the idea that if I get Magnum, whenever I want to reach for Mascara, it will be so easy to get in the cosmetic pouch cos of the colors! You don't even need to find! See what I mean? Just reach for the Yellow!

However, when I was at Bugis that day, I came home with this instead. I spotted this at the Japanese section. I was looking at nude lipsticks when I saw a lil tv playing this commercial. I liked the fact it came with a mascara remover and it seemed easy to remove! I had doubts however... Is it because the mascara is too strong that we must use it's remover? What if it's remover finishes before the mascara? Heck! I decided to grab it anyway! Don't try, You never know. It came in a set with mascara and mascara remover at $21.90.

The back of it.. seemed like it's the Heroine's 5th Anniversary, that's why it came in a set! Yup, the mascara brand I got is call, Heroine! Haahaha!!

My worries were unfounded! The remover worked wonders! Just apply the remover on your lashes like applying mascara, leave on for couple minutes. Using a cotton pad, gently place on your eye and wipe off! The mascara is all gone in just one wipe! I even tested to see if there were residue on my eyes using milk make up remover, the cotton pad was as white as milk.
The mascara as the name suggests "Long & Curl" really delivers!  擦了过后， 睫毛果然“长又翘”

Yesterday I was browsing in Watsons while waiting for Clara, I caught this! Magnum with eyebrow grooming kit! My! How cool is that? Sometimes, it pays to hold and look around huh? Although I got my mascara already! At $18.90, there you have the Magnum water proof in black, a lil tweezer and scissors to trim your eyebrows! I was sold to the marketing gimmick and bought one home!

It says 9X volume! I am gonna try!

Unwrapped! So now I have 2 mascaras.. Heroine Long & Curl and Maybelline's Magnum.. I am gonna use them together. After Long & Curl, I will pile Magnum on to give that extra thickeness or volume you call it. See! The color combi is really nice, don't you think? So attention grabbing! Haha!!!