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33rd Month-niversary!

2011-04-03T11:23:00.000+08:00

Hi Love!

Due to technical difficulties of my brain and the electric brain (电脑), this entry has been delayed!

This month is the super 3s of the month! 33rd Month-nniversary on the 3rd of the month! *claps* It has also been about 2 months since you left for Perth and to be honest, even though I am so used to text messaging you, but not being able to meet up with you and to feel you in person is just... weird. I guess I will never get used to not being able to walk around with you but in another way, I will not take that for granted anymore (not that I ever have).

I can see that life in Perth seems to be a great learning experience for you! You have picked up cooking and even killed exotic creatures that you would probably not get to do in Singapore! I hope that I have been missed in your life, because you certainly have been missed.

Once again, happy 33rd Month-nniversary! I hope to see you real soon!

32nd Month-nniversary...

2011-03-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Hi Love,

It's the 32nd month into our relationship, but this month has been one which brought tears to our heart, and I hate the fact that you are there and I am here... I hate that I can't be there to hug you or to comfort you physically when you are down and sad.

I know that you are a strong gal and you will adjust to your new environment soon. But please don't get used to life without me... because I sure can't get used to life without seeing you.

Happy Month-nniversary. =]

Happy 31st Month-nniversary!

2011-02-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Hello! Wow, time flies. It's already February... and soon, you will be headed to the land down under.

I just want to say that while it has not been the longest journey, it has certainly been an enjoyable one. I enjoy every minute with you in times where you are happy, sad and angry. But mostly the happy part of course. Gotta love your smile.

I want to say that I am sad that you are leaving, but I think I am under qualified. You are a strong gal, and I know that you will do fine. But it's ok if you ever need a listening ear or to complain about life overseas, cause you know what? I will be here. I won't run and I won't hide. Might not be able to get back to you immediately, but you know I'll be there.

Happy 31st Month-nniversary. Let's not allow distance to come between our relationship. I hope our love can transverse all the oceans and mountains of the world.

gasps 30th!

2011-01-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

Hello! This is my first love confession for you in the year 2011! Of course I won't missed it for the world!

By the time you read this blog post, I should be in KL climbing rock walls. I have been a jealous boyfriend these recent months because I really really care for you and as you know, I have been through a rough patch before in my previous relationship and I have been left with a really dark trauma when it comes to a 3rd party. But I want you to know that I trust you, and that I love you.

The days that you were away in Hainan really made me wonder if I will be able to be apart from you for 4 years. I guess I really can't live without you for 4 years, but I will try. I know that long distance relationship is not an easy thing to do and that there is a big uncertainty in our relationship, but let's give it a go and try our best and live it with no regrets!

You have matured from the cutesy bubbly girl that I fell in love with to someone who can be more serious (and also, slightly emo at times girl). But nevertheless, I still love who you are, and I miss your punches! Can't wait to come back so that we can go eat hao liao together!

I'll be back before you know it! Happy 30th Month-nniversary!

New Year Resolution 2011

2011-01-01T14:50:00.002+08:00

Alright, it's another brand new year! Time for the New Year routine!

New Year Resolution 2011!

1. Clock a total of 300km for jogging by the end of this year.
2. Procrastinate lesser.
3. Improve my relationship with my girlfriend.
4. Be able to do 13 pullups by the end of the year.
5. Get 6 pecs by the end of the year.

1 year to complete 5 items. Seems achieveable! Let's get started!

29th Monthnniversary

2010-12-03T08:47:00.003+08:00

It's the 29th! 9 is a good number because it sounds like long in Mandarin... and I really hope our relationship will not only last long, but be passionate as well.

This song... I dedicate to you.

Let me be your wings
Let me be your only love
Let me take you far beyond the stars
Let me be your wings
Let me lift you high above
Everything we're dreaming of will soon be ours
Anything that you desire
Anything at all (Anything at all)
Everyday I'll take you higher
And I'll never let you fall

Let me be your wings
Leave behind the world you know
For another world or wondrous things
(Wondrous things are sure to happen)
We'll see the universe and dance on Saturn's rings
Fly with me and I will be your wings

Anything that you desire
Anything at all
Every day I'll take you higher
And I'll never let you fall

Let me be your wings
(Let me be your wings)
Let me be your only love
Get ready for another world of wondrous things
(Wondrous things)
We'll see the universe and dance on Saturn's rings
Heaven isn't too far
Heaven is where you are
Stay with me and
Let me be your wings

Happy 28th Month-nniversary!

2010-11-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Amidst the pile of assignments and deadlines, I find it rather refreshing to be able to write without a rubrix! I hope I won't be graded for this...

Guess what? Another month has come, and it has been a total of 28 long months since we have been together! Even though out of this 28 long months, we have only probably had a total of less than a third of face-to-face interaction with each other, I am still in love with this very naughty sheepy! Do you share the same sentiments as me?

Looking back at the past entries, I realised that I have often said how busy I am. Well, I take all that back! I am officially the busiest now! But still, I hope that I would be able to set aside time for you and to write sweet nothings to you. Be glad you have such a sweet boyfriend!

I love you! And I love it when you love me~

Happy 27th Month-nniversary!

2010-10-03T12:02:00.004+08:00

Hello my dear sheepy. =] Instead of a long passage of text, I have decided to dedicate the following song to you.

Lyrics:

Oh her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying

She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day

Yeah I know, I know
When I compliment her
She wont believe me
And its so, its so
Sad to think she don't see what I see

But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say

When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

Her nails, her nails
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think its so sexy

She's so beautiful
Bruno Mars Just The Way You Are lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com/bruno-mars-just-the-way-you-are-lyrics.html
And I tell her every day

Oh you know, you know, you know
Id never ask you to change
If perfect is what you're searching for
Then just stay the same

So don't even bother asking
If you look okay
You know I say

When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

Happy 27th Month-nniversary, HH.

26th Month-nniversary!

2010-09-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Hello! Another month has arrived yet again and I am glad that this month has been a blast with the trip to Genting and KL! It has been a great trip albeit a tiring one, but being able to be with you alone for 3 days is just terrific.

I hope that our relationship has grown stronger than ever... I love you! More and more each day! School will soon be starting for me and I hope that you won't feel that I am neglecting you... you will be in my heart, ok?

Happy 26th Month-nniversary!

Day out with Sheepy!

2010-08-07T23:25:00.001+08:00

Rubber Art

Dinner at Crystal Jade Hong Kong Cafe

Signature Cream of Mushroom Soup

Congee With Century Egg and Minced Pork

Giant Bowl Noodle

Rooftop view from Orchard Central

25th Month-nniversary!

2010-08-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

One month past the 2 year mark, and here we are! Going strong! 25th post of month-nniversary greeting! Wow.

To say that I want to see you everyday, would be an understatement.

To say that I want to be with you everyday, would be an understatement.

To say that I want to hold you everyday, would be an understatement.

To say that I want to kiss you everyday, would be an understatement.

If only time could come to a stop when I am with you, as I am looking at you, holding you in my arms while kissing you.

Now, that, would be ideal.

Happy Anniversary, my dear sheepy!

Inception

2010-08-01T23:27:00.003+08:00

Get ready to have your mind blown away.

Ever woke up from a dream only to be woken up again to realize that you had woken up to another dream?

I'm sure that many of us out there have once doubted the authenticity of our lives. There are times when things are going too smoothly or too fast that our mind just can't handle it, and we wonder to ourselves, are all these for real? Are we just living in a dream? Just like the man who looked at the butterfly and wondered if he was the butterfly looking at a man, or whether he was a man looking at a butterfly who was looking at a man. Reality and illusion, more often than not, is separated by a thin line.

Inception is such a great movie because it brings out all that you have once wondered about and add in even more possibilities to it. What if you could steal an idea from the depths of a person's subconscious? How about planting an idea in a person's head? How would all that work out?

Think your world is real? Think again. This flick will definitely have your mind blown away even after you leave the theaters.

Twilight and Despicable Me

2010-07-11T23:01:00.005+08:00

You know how there are different types of eclipses that happen every once in a blue moon? Twilight's eclipse is the type that makes you sit down and really really ponder over why the world is going gaga over this.

I mean, seriously now. Would YOU pay money to watch a flick where the chunk of the movie is on Bella whining over how she wants to be a vampire and over how Jacob wants her? And again on Jacob and Edward fighting over her?

Ok, maybe you would. But Eclipse was kind of a bore to me, and I apologize if it offends any of you fans out there. Enough said about that. Just expect long dialogues and lots of inner turmoil from our dear Bella.

Now, this, on the other hand, is a totally different story.

Ever come out a movie feeling totally exhausted and yet refreshed at the same time? Look no further. This flick will tickle your funny bone all the way to the end. What must an evil villain do to finally get the attention of the world?

Simple. Just steal the second biggest thing that we see in the sky.

The moon.

For all you wannabe evil villains out there, watch the movie to find out how.

For all the other people out there who are just looking for a good laugh. This is a must watch for you.

Finally, a movie for everyone. Catch this one today.

Lots of Food!

2010-07-11T22:31:00.007+08:00

To summarize this post, here are photos of food that we had for lunch, snack and dinner yesterday! Enjoy!

Crystal Jade Xiao Long Bao

Please note that only Crystal Jade Xiao Long Bao serves Xiao Long Bao. The other Crystal Jade without the Xiao Long Bao has no Xiao Long Bao. Sounds funny, but true.

Japan ~~Boat~~Sampan Takoyaki

Why sampan? Well, that was the speed that the "boat" took to serve our food. We had to wait about 10 minutes plus just to get to that takoyaki. So it is only right to assume that our Japan Boat points specifically to a sampan.

To top that up, I would have to say that I'm not a big fan of food boxes that are stapled. I don't think staples and food would mix well together. At all.

Tsubohachi

I can never get sick of this restaurant. No complaints here. Food here is love. Go check it out at Bugis, Iluma.

IPPT 2010

2010-07-05T08:47:00.002+08:00

Here are my results for this year for future reference:

Sit Up: 41
SBJ: 225cm
Chin Up: 10
Shuttle Run: 9.4s
2.4KM Run: 11.32 min

Aston and Waraku!

2010-07-05T00:23:00.005+08:00

Here's my few thousand word essay on Aston and Waraku:

Aston

Waraku

2 YEARS ANNIVERSARY!!

2010-07-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

To: The girl whom I had gifted my heart to

Hello! Did you thought that I had forgotten about today? Even though I was in camp for 5 days, my heart was with you the whole time!

Soo... 2 years, huh? Wow. It may not be a long time, but neither is it short. But of course, 2 years of courtship compared to a lifetime of happiness is almost like comparing a grain of sand to a huge boulder. Nevertheless, I believe that our love can grow into that boulder as we get closer to each other with each passing year. =]

I know that it must be hard for you in our relationship since you have to be the one doing the hiding from almost your whole world, and I want you to know that I understand that. I will continue waiting for your world to be ready for my entry, and until that day, I will continue to hold tightly to you and work hard so that you can be proud of me!

I hope you enjoyed my early anniversary "surprise" during our short trip overseas. XD I'll try again next year! And the following song goes out to you!

Happy Anniversary, my dear sheepy.

Toy Story 3

2010-06-26T14:19:00.003+08:00

The little dudes are back! Don't you just miss seeing those toys moving around the room? I bet many of you out there have once in your childhood life wished that your toys could just spring to life and talk to you. Well, at least I have.

Toy Story is a movie that needs any introduction. The title simply says it all, and this being the 3rd installment in the franchise (is this the final installment?) means that many of you out there should have had a chance to at least catch or heard about it at one point in your life.

What makes Toy Story 3 a must watch is that it has a great and smooth story plot that flows without hitches or any unnecessary plot fillers. It just... happens. And the fact that it is so relate-able to those of us who own toys just makes it magical. I myself teared a little at the final scene when Andy had to part Woody.

A movie for the little ones and a walk down childhood avenue for us adults, young and old alike, if you are/were a toy lover, this is definitely the story for you.

The A Team

2010-06-20T21:09:00.003+08:00

Heat missile on your tail?

No problem.

In a falling tank 100 feet from ground level?

No problem.

Meet the A Team. When everyone else fails, they don't. This show is just a non-stop train of action and comedy. And the script writer was even kind enough to throw in a surprising plot twist. What more can you ask for?

If you like explosions and a good laugh, this is definitely the A film for you. Catch this flick today.

23rd Month!

2010-06-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

3rd day of the month.

23 months of our lives.

I'm sorry for all the times I made you angry and sad.

I'm sorry for not being able to control myself.

But I'm not sorry for loving you.

If you were a dish, I would be hoping that I am in a never ending buffet.

If you were a featured film, I would be hoping that I am in a never ending movie marathon.

Just so you know...

I just can't get enough of you.

Happy 23rd Month-nniversary. =]

Quick Update (PHOTO SPAM)

2010-05-16T12:27:00.005+08:00

I do believe it's time for a quick update. Let the photos do the talking.

Cheesy Bite Pizza @ Pizza Hut

Dinner @ Thai Express

(from top to bottom: Chiangmai Mango Blend, Tom Yum Hor Fun, Tom Yum Steamboat closeup, Tom Yum Steamboat overview, Tom Yum Steamboat Ingredients)

Double Helix Bridge @ Promenade

Note: These are NOT real people!

22nd!

2010-05-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

不知不觉地，又过了一个月！虽然这一个月是忙碌了一些，不过，我很庆幸有你在我的生命中.我知道这个月有好几次惹你生气，但是我真的真的是无心的。。。下个月我会跟好的！

希望你在空闲时会想我,也希望这个月能多见到你！

Happy 22nd Month-nniversary!

21st!

2010-04-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Here we go again! Just when you thought my blog was dead, the 3rd day of the month arrives and saves it from the depths of Hades!

It's been another good one month, and this has been an awesome month because of our Starcruise trip! They say that it's easy to get along with people, but harder to live with them, but the few days that I spent with you was such a pleasure. =] How can it be possible for me to keep loving you more and more each day? This is insane!

Here's to another good month, and also all the best to your university applications!

20th!!!!!

2010-03-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Hello! It's that time of the month again (not aunt visit)! Life has been so hectic nowadays that I barely noticed the time flying past, but whenever we are together, I hope that time would slow down so that we can spend more time together. Thank you for your supportive smses when I was really on the brink of insanity! You are an awesome girlfriend.

Merry Happy Kuai Le 20th Month-nniversary!

The Year of the Romantic Tiger!

2010-02-14T01:44:00.003+08:00

ROAR! The Tiger year has arrived! And this year, love is in the air as Lunar New Year falls exactly on Valentine's Day!

Here's wishing everyone out there a Happy Lunar New Year (GONG XI FA CAI!) and a Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's a video for my one and only beloved. I know the animation lacks asthetics, but I really tried! Marks for effort please.

Valentine's Day 2010 and Ebisboshi Shotengai!

2010-02-13T12:44:00.012+08:00

What would be a better way to celebrate your love then to watch a movie on Valentine's Day as a treat for... Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is a story about the lives of several people who, somehow, magically, crosses paths with each other one way or the other on the big V Day. Each character has his or her own back story which is slowly unraveled as the movie progresses. Throw in a little humour and a little awww moments to tug your heart strings, and there you have it. Valentine's Day 2010. To quote a line from the movie "When you love somebody, you love the person as a whole, the good parts and the bad, the lovable and the unlovable. All of it."

Be warned though, this is not a movie for the impatient and restless - the film runs for a whooping 2 hours, with not much action and lots of dialogue.

Oh, and while I'm on this topic of movies, I have decided not to totally boycott Filmgarde's food. Remember my post in 2008 about FilmGarde Kallang's popcorn? (here's the link to refresh your memory: http://spaltxation.blogspot.com/2008/11/coffin.html) They manage to do it yet again. This time at FilmGarde Iluma. Worse nacho cheese ever. Out of the many experiences with nachos at theatres, I have never had cheese that looks so watery that it actually looked like egg yolk. The thought of it still haunts me. Can't believe I stomach that. I'm sorry FilmGarde, but you have got to up your standards if you're gonna continue charging that exorbitant rates for your movie experience.

Next up! What kind of a V Day celebration would this be without an awesome dinner? And while we're at it, I officially announce this Japanese restaurant as one of our favorites. They serve excellent sashimi. Mmm.

Ebisboshi Shotengai is this Japanese restaurant in Iluma that serves excellent Japanese food fare. Everything tastes so great that I just can't get enough of it. But of course, with such standards, comes a big price tag - one which I am happy to pay. But enough talk, let's see some pictures now, shall we?

Shirley's Temple

Our drink for the night. It tastes exactly like Ginger Beer. Nothing special to rave about, in my opinion.

And here's a list of our side dishes:

Salmon Sashimi

I strongly recommend getting their sashimi. This is one dish that we could not get enough of. Just look at how thick it is. And the taste of it... Mmmm... mouth orgasm.

Takopachi. Absolutely delicious

Okonomiyaki. The flakes are alive!

And now, for the main course...

Her Kimchee Hot Pot. It really packs a punch!

My Sukiyaki Beef Set. Sweet.

As usual, we shared the bowl of rice so that we have enough room to savour all the side dishes. Eating here always leaves us with a satisfied stomach - one that is not too bloated and yet sufficiently full.

And of course, it's back to our own cribs after the awesome dinner. And you know what else? I totally dig the gift from my lady. It's so cute I could pinch it... figuratively of course. THANKS FOR THE V DAY GIFT, LOVE. =]

Happy Valentine's Day in advance to the other lovers out there!

JACKPOT @ Iluma-Arcadia!

2010-02-07T00:11:00.006+08:00

Playing at the arcade has always been a fun time for our dates (we go to the arcade a lot) but today was one of the best, awesome, time EVER. And I mean LEGENDARY kind of awesome. Just check out this video where we struck the jackpot for the coin machine.

The awesome melody of the dropping coins

Our 2 pots of gold!

And what did we do with our winnings, you may ask. Well, according to the staff at Arcadia, the only way for us to utilize our coins would be:
a. To win more coins
b. To win tickets to redeem prizes
c. Exchange the coins for tickets
d. Exchange the coins for money

Which would be a more logical choice for you?

No prizes for those who chose option b.

Guess I'll be visiting Arcadia more often with my girlfriend to use our remaining tokens.

Happy 19th!

2010-02-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Aloha! It's been a long and tiring month for us, but here we are again. Happy 19th Month-nniversary. I know that this has been a particularly tough and tiring month for you, having your first interview and being forced into doing something that you didn't want to, so jiayou!

I hope to see you at least once a week even with our busy schedules... I want to spend more time with you.

5 more months to 2nd Year Anniversary!

The Central@Clarke Quay

2010-01-23T23:05:00.008+08:00

Had some food glorious food at Mr Curry yesterday. For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, Mr Curry is a Japanese Curry Outlet under the Waraku franchise. And boy does it serve a delicious variety of food... with CURRY!

Here's what we (my little sheepy and me of course) ate! *drums roll*

Our appetisers:

Curry Okonomi. Cheesy-licious.

Calamari

And what better way to show our love then to share a drink? Here's... One Mango Juice:

Chef's Recommendation. Tasted like it came straight from the Supermarket though.

Her pick:

Katsu Pan Nabe

My pick:

Clam Omelette Rice

Has the pictures got you drooling yet? Good. From what I know, there's only one outlet for Mr Curry at the moment, so if you're yearning for some japanese curry, head on down to The Central at Clarke Quay ~~today~~... or maybe tomorrow, seeing that it's already 11.26PM.

When was the last time you were in a Sticky situation? Well, I got myself down to a candy shop and got myself sticky. One jar of it, to be precise. What am I talking about, you ask? I'm talking about Singapore's FIRST handmade rock candy store. If you are looking for some customised candy, this is the place to get it. As they make the candies in batches, you would need to pay for the whole batch of candies if you place a customised order. You'll know what I mean when you get down there.

Calling all you board game enthusiasts out there! If you love the games at Settler's and Mind's Cafe, you should totally check out this shop called BoardGames Rejuvenate. Why pay more when you can OWN the games that you've played at those cafes and play them over and over again with your friends? Sick and tired of waiting in line at your friend's chalet to get your hands on the PS3 or Wii? Why not bring your own awesome board game and have get everyone to join in the fun instead? With the selection of board/card games available at the shop, you can be sure that there's one that would get you all psyched up. I bought two from the shop myself and I just can't wait to try out the games with my girlfriend. Make your way down and discover a whole new world of fun. You'll be lovin' it.

18 Months of joy!

2010-01-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

It has been 18 months since I found a shiny, bright joy in my life.

18 months of adventurous food journey and fun and games. 18 months of smses!

And for the past 18 months, I have found an actual use for my handphone.

And day after day after day, I never get tire of you. Rather, I grow more and more fond of you.

Happy 18 months of joy, dear woolly. I want to pat your woolly fur for many more months to come!

Happy New Year 2010!

2010-01-01T13:00:00.001+08:00

It's a brand new year! And that means new New Year resolutions! Here's a short list for the long year:

1. Become fitter
2. Do well in whatever I do (Age Quod Agis) - that includes being a better boyfriend
3. Become more knowledgeable - read the newspaper?

That's all. Here's to a good year ahead!

Nostalgia

2009-12-28T00:17:00.002+08:00

Was packing up my stuff to prepare for the big moving day when I chanced upon Polytechnic essays for my project work. I remember the hard times that I had back then, the days that I had to forgo sleep just to finish my assignment and the amount of time that I wasted because of my procrastination. And I especially remembered my best friend telling me that I might be dreading the period of time when I had to do my projects, but someday, I would be looking back and missing those good times.

He was absolutely right.

I guess it might be human nature to always be looking at another pasture of grass that we are not standing in. We always yearn to be someplace that we aren't, always hoping to be doing something else instead of our own work. We always want what we cannot have. But in the end, is what we currently have not good enough for us?

Just some food for thought.

New Moon and Dinner at Thai Express

2009-12-04T22:25:00.005+08:00

Another happy day out with my 小绵羊！ We finally have the chance to catch a movie together, and what better film to watch than the Twilight Saga: New Moon? (No, it's not the New Moon abalone).

The film meant different things to different people. Some hate it. Some love it. Some are just indifferent about it. To me, it's just plain humorous. Who in the world would decide to just lie down and sleep in a forest area? And the bear-like werewolves? You have got to admit there is a at least a part of the film that made you chuckle. Unless you're Mr Sourpuss.

The action was a little lacking, I didn't really enjoy the conversation between the characters, but overall, it wasn't as bad as what they said. For you haters out there, don't hate the film, hate the story. Cut the cast some slack. It IS an adaptation, after all.

Dinner at Thai Express was AWESOME. It's the first time in my life that I've had such a delightful bowl of Tom Yum Soup. One that is not too sour or drowned with chili oil *shudders*. And the best part? We actually finished the meal without the after effect of walking through the great desert (FYI: the great thirst). Great job, Thai Express. That's good thai food at affordable prices for ya. I'll let the pictures do their job.

Some lime drink

Glass noodles!

Green Curry Rice

LAST BUT NO LEAST... Tom Yum Soup

17th Month-nniversary!

2009-12-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Please clap for me! I remember that it's the 3rd! I care, ok?

Time flies and it's been yet another month for us. I have only seen you like... once (I think) in November... but yet, we remain connected. How did you like your belated (21 days late to be exact) birthday cake? Has anyone done that for you before? I hope I'm the first...

I have decided that I will nickname you 小绵羊！ Please stop bullying this tiger and be a good sheep! Be my lame chop!

Take good care of yourself when I go overseas, ok? And remember to miss me...

Thou shalt not eat at Skinny Pizza

2009-12-02T09:41:00.004+08:00

"Thou shalt not eat at Skinny Pizza".

Why?

In all honesty, the service was not bad, the staff was friendly, the food was decent, their pizza was quite a novelty, but $9 for fries that tasted like Old Mac's? I for one, felt really ripped off.

The worse part was the held up when I tried to pay the bill. I was kept waiting for more than 10 minutes just to get my signature on the receipt. Time is of the essence and this is what we get? Not even some consolation during the wait? The least you could do is to offer more water or at least some complimentary drinks.

I'm not trying to nitpick, but after eating there, I was constantly craving for water. Don't even get me started on the amount of MSG/salt used in their food. My mouth still feels weird after a night of sleep. Ugh.

Aaand that, my friends, is why thou shalt not eat at Skinny Pizza. You might still want to give it a go, but you would definitely not see this spikey head in that restaurant again.

Happy 16th Month-nniversary!

2009-11-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

Ok, I know I have promised not to send you anymore smses monthly about this. I know I have disappointed you ~~once~~ ~~twice~~ ~~thrice~~ a couple of times by forgetting about it, but I am trying! I remember this time (and for many many more to come).

*clears throat* It's been about 2 months since we last saw each other and yet, time continues to pass by us day by day. And what do you know, we are a couple for 16 months and running! I know it may feel that the concept of our relationship is vague at certain times, but I certainly enjoy being with you and I know how I feel about you.

I hope that all would be well for you this month and may you score well in your upcoming exams! I will be here to support you mentally and spiritually.

Happy 16th Month-nniversary!

-Darrell, the dumb dumb who always forgets

Coraline 3D

2009-11-01T23:53:00.000+08:00

Went down Iluma's FilmGarde with my long time friend (15 years!). Man, the tickets there are just waaaay too expensive. $13 for ONE ticket. Not one pair. Just ONE. Such a hefty price, ain't it? Good thing we picked a 3D movie to get our bang for buck (or rather, MY bucks).

This is one movie that left me sitting at the end of the show with mixed feelings. Although the storyline is rather intriguing, the lack of a proper sound design in the film and the slow moving pace makes it a rather dry flick. I doubt I would have been able to last throughout the show without being armed with the popcorn combo. It's like a quest to unravel a mystery but the arduous and long journey has left no option but for the viewers to reel in pain and boredom - in my own opinion, of course.

Coraline 3D. Hate it or love it? Only way to find out would be for you to watch it. 3D glasses are a definite plus to aid you in your long, long journey.

Happy (3 days late) 15th Month-nniversary!

2009-10-06T22:00:00.002+08:00

Somebody please deep fry my brain.

I just keep forgetting!

*headdesks* No amount of words now would suffice and show my regret for owning a useless brain.

But for what it's worth, you really are important to me. Mr Scatterbrain loves you, through and through.

Happy 15th Month-nniversary!

Forgive me... please? =[

我不能唱下去。

2009-09-21T19:47:00.002+08:00

I love singing.

Before I started working, I used to have quite a lot of karaoke sessions with different groups of friends. Singing soothes my soul and allows me to express myself... it's not something that can merely be described in words.

But today, I have come to the sad realization that I might have permanently scarred my voice box from all shouting too much. It just hurts when I try to hit a higher key.

Yes, dear friends, I might never go to another K-session with you again. For that, I apologize.

I never thought that the damage was that bad... even though I had regained my voice for quite a while now, it appears that it has not fully recovered. I can only stay hopeful that it would eventually come back to me...

I admit that my singing is nothing fabulous, but if I can't even get my normal singing voice back, there really is nothing much left for me. It is my only window to music.

There goes another step for me to become a good for nothing. Maybe I really am not good enough for anyone.

Dead blog, Overweight, and a healthy lifestyle

2009-09-21T09:47:00.002+08:00

*reads title out loud* Enough said. *resurrects blog*

First thing first. Dudes and dudettes, I am officially overweight. Well, actually, I just found out recently that I have been overweight all along. How's that huh?

According to my medical report, BMI that's over 22.9 is considered to be overweight. How does one calculate BMI, you ask? Well, it's simply: (weight in kilograms ÷ height in meters²)

SO, it has come to the point where a medical report has come right smack to my face to tell me to lose that weight or lose my health. Being overweight and having my cholesterol level slightly tipping off scale is NOT what I want. And I'm not going to just sit back and do nothing about it.

I'm just going to have to work on what I eat and start exercising (cardiovascular exercises, and not just static muscle training). Hopefully, by the end of one month, I would be able to shed at least 1 or 2 kilograms. I'm aiming for 68kg to make sure I never go over the 22.9 BMI again.

For the rest of you out there, if your BMI is off the scale, perhaps it's time to do something about it. Why wait till tomorrow when you can start today?

Let's advance to a healthy tomorrow, together.

14th Month-nniversay!

2009-09-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Dear Naughty,

I am so glad that we have passed the 13th month of our courtship! Honestly speaking, I didn't like the number '13' as it signified bad luck, and I felt really uneasy about it. This month was full of ups and downs, with it being the month where we rarely got to meet each other. This lead to me feeling emo and insecure, but I am glad to see the silver lining now. =]

I am sure that this has also been a relatively shocking month for you, yes?

Heh. 10 more months to our 2 year anniversary! I love you beyond words.

Yours sincerely,
D.

Natsu Matsuri 2009

2009-08-23T11:35:00.008+08:00

Yesterday was a blast. Went down to The Japanese School Changi for Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival). I was lazy and didn't really take any pictures.

But here's the photos of the prizes that I bagged that day.

Blogspot ate my images, so there's no magnification for the above image.

13 Month-nniversary!

2009-08-03T03:00:00.001+08:00

Dear SNAC,

This is the 13 month of our courtship! Even though I have embarked on a tedious new chapter in my life, it is always good to know that there are some constants in my life and that at the end of the day, you are still here with me. =]

I miss you so much.

Happy 13th month-nniversary.

Farewell and Greetings

2009-07-26T22:41:00.003+08:00

Good bye, life as a carefree, young adult. You will be missed.

Hello there, new life as a responsible adult. The world is ours for the taking. It's time to take charge, now.

Cosfest 2009

2009-07-20T14:56:00.004+08:00

Hello world. Seems that I'm on a roll today. Ah yes, Cosfest 2009. I was only there on Day 1 to attend my friend's chalet. My mind was totally swamped with Dragonica, so this is the only photo I took.

"Get your candies from the pumpkin kid!"

Isn't he adorable?

Since we are on this topic, I might as well do a little introduction on the game that owned me for the past month. Dragonica.

I wouldn't call this a full 3D game... it's more like 2.5D to me. It's a side scroller, with the exception that you can move up and down on screen as well. It's not your usual click to attack games... think of it more along the lines of those co-op arcade fighting arcade games.

I'm totally digging the game play as it keeps you on your toes. It even allows the players to rack up combo hits so there's definitely no slacking off allowed in this quarters.

And that, my friends, is what kept my adrenalin pumping and got me hooked like a fish to a bait for the past month.

Movie updates!

2009-07-20T14:22:00.006+08:00

I had my head so deep into Dragonica that I've been totally neglecting my updates. Sorry for the inactiveness guys. (It seemed that the more I procrastinated, the harder it got for me to start anything, at all. Eheh.)

"Drag me to hell" is a seriously scary film. I hate to admit it, but they have some pretty darn good sound team. The film wouldn't have scored half it's fright points if you strip off the sound effects. The other half of the points would have to go to the old lady. Creepy. It would leave you hanging to the edge of your seats and leave you in a hysterical mood - You would cower and start laughing in relief at every turn of this roller coaster to hell.

"Transformers 2 - Rise of the Fallen", quite a controversial film of the year, ain't it? You either like it, or you hate it. You can't deny the awesomeness of the CGIs and the work put into the film. Neither can you take your eyes off Megan Fox. Call those distractions to the film's weak plot, but we all know why we are paying for the tickets, don't we? You are either watching for the huge mechas or Megan Fox. The two big Ms of the film. If you aren't a fan of either Ms, it would be wise to choose another film, lest you fall asleep in your seats during this long film.

We have Ali Carter, the hot girl who played the schizophrenic in "HEROES" as a stalker girl obsessed with this guy who's married to Beyonce. In all honesty, I feel that I'm paying to the money to watch a fighting match between Beyonce and Ali. I love it. For those of you who love a good cat fight, this is a must watch. Plot wise... it wasn't too terrible, but the money is definitely on B vs A. Come git some.

I love you, man

2009-07-09T23:19:00.004+08:00

It's been ages since me and Miss Naughty got to watch a movie together. And the fun we had on our little food trip. Yum. Chicken cutlet, nachos, mian xian, cheese fries... FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! Oh, and check out the stuff we caught (ok, I suck at the machines, the credit goes to her for snagging these adorable babies).

Domo twins and their friends!

Domo: "OMNOMNOMNOM!"

Anyways, back to the topic at hand. What's a guy to do to find a best man for his wedding? Especially when he realizes that he has no male friends?

Our male lead embarks on his search for a best man for his wedding, only to find a best friend, soulmate, at the end of his journey. There are chick flicks, and there's dude flicks. Watch this for laughs.

One Year!

2009-07-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Wow.

365 days.

One Earth cycle around the Sun.

We've made it this far.

Happy One Year Anniversary. I love you.

Mark Lee Rally 2009

2009-06-14T19:11:00.004+08:00

We have all seen Mark Lee on TV and know him as TV's funny man, but how good is he as a one-man stand up?

In celebration of his 20 years in showbiz, Mark Lee has decided to show us just what he is made of. And I actually won a pair of tickets to his show, thanks to my mum taking part in The New Paper contest. The 2 hour show was a good workout for my abs and mouth as I laughed at Mark's dialogues from the start to the end. We all know Mark for his down-to-earth slap up humor, and his stand-up did not differ far from it. The topics which he talked about were easy to relate to as a citizen of Singapore.

However, those of you who are inept in Hokkien might want to get a translator to go along with you(today was the last show, unfortunately). After all, some stuffs are just funnier when it's spoken in Hokkien.

Nevertheless, if you can understand Mandarin, you should be able to appreciate his humor for the bulk of the show. I know because I had a silly girl sitting beside me laughing away. I love her smile so much.

Cheers to Mark's humor. And mind you, this was no miming act.

Meh

2009-06-14T01:19:00.002+08:00

I haven't been blogging much nowadays, have I? XD

Ok, quick update. I'll be joining the teaching force from next month onwards. Unexpected? Oh yeah.

Now that I have free time on my hands, I'm hoping to be able to do something about my fitness and maybe get acquainted with a musical instrument. Let's hope I'll be able to put that time to good use.

And that's that. Out.

confession

2009-06-09T15:39:00.002+08:00

Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past

2009-06-05T00:39:00.001+08:00

Remember Mr Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas?

Add some innovation, a dash of romance and comedy and a good looking male lead, and you get Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past! Instead of Mr Scrooge, we bring in our male protagonist, a philanderer by habit and renowned photographer by profession. Look for the ghosts and let the fun begin!

We already know how this movie will end, even before it started. But for what it's worth, it does provide light relief for the audiences. Note of warning though, expect to see some flesh as our philanderer likes them in bulk.

11th Month-nniversary!

2009-06-05T00:20:00.004+08:00

Hello readers. In case you are wondering, where the hell did my monthly post on the 3rd go to...

I totally missed it.

Yeah.

I have been so caught up with going out lately that I didn't realize that the most important day of the month had slipped past me.

I'm so so sorry.

I'm sorry about being so forgetful...

But I love you.

I enjoy being with you.

Every single second of it.

I enjoyed the whole 11 months of it.

Happy 11th Month-nniversary!

Angels & Demons

2009-05-26T16:49:00.002+08:00

For those of you who are uninformed, this is not a fantasy flick. The only angels and demons you will see in the show are those who resides in our hearts.

Tom Hanks is back as Robert Langdon from the previous DA VINCI CODE. I'm still as stumped as ever by what's going on in the film, having no idea what they are talking about half of the time.

Angels & Demons seems to lacking in the action department and pales in contrast to its predecessor. If you had watched the Da Vinci Code and held similar expectations for this film, you might be sorely disappointed. The only similarity only lies in their ability to confuse the audience with the endless coding and symbols.

Saucony 100Plus Passion Run

2009-05-24T19:09:00.004+08:00

While the majority of Singapore was asleep at 5am on a Sunday morning, I was up and on my way to East Coast Park for my 10km run.

It was great to be able to meet up with my army friends again.

I totally crashed after the run and napped for 3 hours.

Bye bye SIM

2009-05-21T14:02:00.000+08:00

I've finally finished my exams!

I'll miss the friends that I made in SIM.

Good bye.

10 Months!

2009-05-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I've updated. And what better reason to update than to announce our relationship's monthly upgrade status?

10 Months and counting!

I love you so much. You're just so nice to hug.

For my dearest girlfriend

2009-04-08T21:39:00.000+08:00

"All The Way / 4U" by Poets of the Fall

Seems to matter what I do, so I'm saving this 4 U
Cos it seems to be the last piece there is
And you haven't had a chance yet to taste this
Fragments of a life you shouldn't miss

Seems to matter what I say, so I'll hold my tongue at bay
And rather use my mouth to kiss your frown away
So your doubts no longer darken your day
So you can hold your head up high come what may

So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way

Cos it seems to matter where I go, I will always let you know
That the place where I am is never far
You know, you're not alone, don't be alarmed
I'll find you no matter where you are

So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way

Oh my love, if it's all I can do, I'll take the fall 4 U
Cos I will soar when I lay down with you and give my all 4 U

Quote from friend's blog

2009-04-05T23:55:00.000+08:00

"What keeps so many people back is simply unwillingness to pay the price, to make the exertion, the effort to sacrifice their ease and comfort. "

- Orison Swett Marden

9th Month-nniversary!

2009-04-03T21:12:00.002+08:00

I can't believe I thought Saturday was the 3rd of the month. *hits self*

Happy 9th Month-nniversary! I didn't forget! Just that studying sociology can be a little bit heavy and when you don't go to school, you start messing up the wrong dates. XD

Please don't kill me for mixing it up.

Yours Sincerely,
Darrell

I quit

2009-03-28T00:21:00.003+08:00

There are various things that you can quit in life.

You can quit your job. You can quit being nice. You can quit a game. You can quit an addiction.

But you can't quit life. Not unless you die. Even if you quit trying to live, the only way to quit life is to die.

All I want to do right now is to quit the internet.

Watchmen

2009-03-24T21:03:00.004+08:00

Went to watch Watchmen (sounds funny) with Ernest, Jun Ye and Casper yesterday to celebrate the passing of Ernest's driving test (1st time pass, no less!).

The movie is about a group of masked superheroes who are, in fact, not so super. They do not possess extraordinary powers (with the exception of the blue guy, Dr Manhattan) nor do they possess extraordinary moral fiber. In fact, they are just ordinary people who are skilled in their craft (combat, of course.)

Being an unusual group of masked heroes, each of them sees the world in a different way. How would you save a world that is made up of complex human beings? Will you go about being the ideal super hero from the comic strip? Or would you see the big picture in order to save humanity? Those are the questions posed to us in the movie.

Plot aside, there's plenty of gore and a little nudity (mostly coming from Dr Manhattan) throughout the film. I find the style of the show rather artsy, quite similar to the works of 300 itself. If you expect to find non-stop action in this film, I suggest seeking another flick. But if you enjoy watching a rather heavy film with a dark theme, seeing a bunch of unusual super heroes going about saving the world, you should definitely watch these men (and women) in action.

End of Prelims and Da Mouth!

2009-03-14T00:11:00.005+08:00

Friday the 13th officially marks my last prelim paper! Woohoo!!

That means that I have now about one month left to the actual examinations. =/ Here's my examinations' timetable:

279 0021....Principles of Sociology.....07 May....1430 – 1730
279 004a....Statistics 1 (half unit)....08 May....1000 – 1200
279 005a....Mathematics 1 (half unit)...12 May....1000 – 1200
279 0002....Introduction to Economics...15 May....1430 – 1730
279 0107....Introduction to Biz&Mgt.....21 May....1000 – 1300

Good luck to me.

Guess who's in town

Casper invited me to Da Mouth's Campus concert today at NTU! How cool is that? It's a pity that they didn't allow any form of photography or even video filming... but I did manage to record a song which I would like to dedicate to my dear friend, Chay.

Bird is the word!!

2009-03-06T22:53:00.002+08:00

I dedicate the following video to all the bird-day boys around the world. Including myself.

Enjoy.

Happy 23rd Birthday!

2009-03-06T00:00:00.001+08:00

Today is my birthday! And this year is special because I got to know a really really nice girl who actually made a special cake for me!

(This was actually taken on 3rd of March, but I decided to post it on the day of my actual birthday instead)

random

My special, love love edition, M&M Nutella Chocolate Cake!

Yummay

I'm definitely giving you a Distinction for your Girlfriend score card!

And that's one more year to my age... and still nothing to my name.

Somehow, birthdays just stopped being fun after 21. When you start getting old and own nothing, you kind of start feeling depressed. Especially when you find yourselves unable to rid yourself of the horrible computer addiction that you had managed to overcome before.

I miss army now.

OMG It's 8 Months Already!

2009-03-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Time really flies! We have been together for 8 months now and I want you to know that I want to be with you.

I have probably expended most of my vocabulary by doing a dedication every month, but still, I insist that it must be done. I want to tell you that you are worth waiting for and no matter what happens, I will hang on to you!

Happy 8 month-nniversary. =]

Post Block Test Celebration for her!

2009-02-25T22:58:00.007+08:00

I decided to bring forward my celebration for prelims by celebrating her post block test!

The journey was not a mere simple task for I had lost my way as usual. But nevertheless, after a long hard search, our efforts paid off. We were guided by the light from the rainbow! Thank the heavens!

"Thy shall go thru' the arc of the rainbow at Goon's Garden Way"

And what awaits us after this perilous journey was food. Glorious, yummy Italian food!

We arrived at this cosy little Italian restaurant called "Buono Pizzabar & Ristorante", still unsure that we got the right place. The diner had no signboard at all, but we took the plunge and went for it anyways.

Jackpot.

Now let the pictures speak for themselves!

Garlic bread, on the house

Soup! I ordered myself some Seafood Soup, but unfortunately, greedy ole' me must have gobbled it down without realising that I had not taken any snapshots of it! Good thing I managed to take a photo of her Funghi soup!

Funghi, not FUNGI

And now for some appetisers!

Sword Fish Carpaccio : Tastes like ham!

Portobello Mushroom

And finally, our main course!

Buono Pizza

The greens on the pizza tasted awful when you tried to eat it alone. But coupled with the pizza, it blends in quite nicely with the cheese, making it a delight to chew on. Overall, the pizza wasn't too shabby, but I would have preferred it better if it didn't came with burnt crusts that gave off a bitter aftertaste.

If you fancy a posh and quiet little restaurant in the heartlands, head over to Buono's now. Just bring more cash with you - it's going to be quite the costly treat.

Mug Mug Mug Mug

2009-02-21T12:12:00.007+08:00

Time to bring on the Super Mug.

The Big Bang Theory

2009-02-19T20:24:00.003+08:00

I chanced upon this series when I read through my Facebook updates. Apparently, someone was having a conversation about it, and since I was trying my very best to escape reality, I decided to check it out.

I can now proudly add another comedy series to my list of ever growing media addiction.

I really like this show even though I can't understand the nerd speech most of the time, but it makes me feel smart listening to it, so, meh.

The show is basically about 2 Physicists living together, with a hot, new neighbour who lives across their hall. Be amused by the things that can happen when nerds and beauty cross paths.

Catch Big Bang Theory today.

Hanging by the thread

2009-02-19T00:13:00.001+08:00

There are just times when you feel so low and out that you can't take it anymore.

You try to turn to different outlets to let it out but it is like a rebound.

You can run but you can't hide away from it.

Am I slowly losing to it?

And all I have left is a thin thread connecting me to you......

Please don't break this thread.

No Longer Single Awareness Day

2009-02-14T23:56:00.002+08:00

My first Valentines' date went... well, it didn't went badly. It could have been better for sure. And it could have been awesome with more photos.

But meh. It was a new experience and we both enjoyed ourselves (and I bet the mozzies enjoyed themselves too.)

I had been wanting to try out Just Acia at Dhoby Exchange for quite some time now, and today was the right day to try it out. The food ain't too bad, and I would say that it is really quite economical to order their set meal. It costs me only $5.90 to get a Dory Fish Set (with rice, dory fish, vegetables, miso soup and free serving of drink and ice cream!). Miss Valentine couldn't take chicken because of her bad cough, so she had to settle with Beef Ramen instead. Let the pictures speak for themselves!

Her: Beef Ramen

Mine: Dory Fish Set

What's Valentines' Day without the gifting right? I prepared the best present to her...

I gave myself to her!

Well. Sort of.

I gave her a little mini version of me that can be worn as a necklace or used simply as an accessory. And I had a mini version of her made so that I can keep her by my side, always! Woohoo.

Cute eh?

Lunch was just the beginning! Had a lovely dinner-picnic at botanic garden after much shopping around at Plaza Singapura. I think we donated quite a lot of blood for the Mozzies' Buffet Fest. Made a run for it when we decided that enough was enough. No photos were taken here because we were just too... lazy.

I could go on and on about our day, but do you reaaaaaaally want to know all that?

So glad that everything turned out fine in the end. I love my Ms Valentine. Heh.

Happy Single Awareness Day to my single friends!

Valentines' Day 2009

2009-02-14T00:50:00.002+08:00

It's Valentines' Day and I'm here worrying for my Valentines'.

Man, this feeling suck.

I just can't figure it out. I guess not everything can be figured out on my own.

Hope she's ok...

The Mind and the Body

2009-02-09T21:38:00.002+08:00

How many of you here agree with me that the mind and the body must co-exist side by side?

Many a times, we neglect one to concentrate on the other. A healthy body helps to constitute a healthy mind. One who is sick all the time would of no doubt find it hard to concentrate on his train of thoughts.

To be frank, I am a major lazy bum. I have a lazy body and a lazy mind. Before army, I was often lethargic and all I wanted to do was to laze around all day and take naps and surf the web mindlessly. But the army's routine life helped to instill a discipline routine for my body. I learned to exercise. What it did not help me to accomplish however, was my idle and lazy mind.

When you are in a non-commanding post, you don't really have to rack your brains at all. AS if it wasn't idle enough in the first place, now it takes much more determination for me to have it jump-started.

Exercising is still a hard thing for a lazybone like me. But I managed to convince myself of the importance of strength to protect the ones I love. What I failed to see was I was slowly becoming a brute.

A man who possesses strength but is without wisdom or knowledge can be nothing more than a brute. I tried hard to keep my fitness but I failed to keep a balance between my mind and body. What good is it to have a healthy body that has no mind to harbour?

Prelims will be here in less than two weeks and I have yet to hit the books. I need to get my mind up and running.

I will not be a brute.

7 Month-nniversary!

2009-02-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Time for a little blog revival! And what better way to do it than with a month-nniversary speech?

Although time is not an accurate estimate of a couple's love, through this seven months together, I have only found myself to like you more and more! I think I have already said what I wanted to through sms, but still, I would like to dedicate a post to you on this very special day.

Happy 7-month-nniversay. =]

CNY 2009!

2009-01-26T00:00:00.000+08:00

Gong Hei Fatt Choy!! 恭喜发财！祝大家身体健康，财旺运旺！步步高升，学业进步！世界太平！

Bride Wars and The Pasta Shop

2009-01-25T11:09:00.004+08:00

As a guy, I have learn never to cross paths with a woman in a bulldozer or to stand in her path when she is set to achieve something.

And when you get two woman bent on getting married on the same day at the same place, you know you are in for some good catty fights.

Caught the sneaks of Bride Wars yesterday at Tiong Bahru Plaza with her RAW-yal (Royal) Highness. We were pretty late for the movie, but the plot of the show itself was pretty straightforward, so it doesn't really take much for you to figure out even if you had actually missed half an hour of the show itself.

Typical, predictable plot aside, it was pretty amusing watching two women trying to ruin each other's lives. Who doesn't like to watch a good cat fight? And watching Anne Hathaway go ballistic was definitely something that you don't see everyday.

The movie was quite short (about an hour plus), but I guess there really isn't much you can expand on. How long do you expect a catfight to last anyways?

After the movie, we headed down to this cosy little Japanese Pasta restaurant called "The Pasta Place", which is actually one of Sakae's franchise. I didn't even know Sakae had a pasta shop til I saw it. They even have one of those high tea buffets just like the original Sakae branch. I must definitely give it a try one of these days.

I would love to post photos of what we had for dinner, but I was just way too hungry. The hunger sapped away all my will and strength, rendering me weak, to the extent that I couldn't even raise a finger to whip out my camera.

Ok, perhaps I exaggerated a little there, but the point is, no photos were taken, sadly.

The cream soup was quite a delight to savor over. It had this really nice aftertaste which is unlike those instant soup that they serve at your normal western restaurants. Pasta serving was rather hearty, so there shouldn't be any concern of not being able to fill up your empty stomach. I actually ordered a cup of cocktail (vodka plus some Japanese plum drink) to try out, and as usual, I was pretty much swept out by the alcohol. Guess some things just never change. On the other hand, she seemed pretty well, even after having a few sips of the drinks.

In other news, did I mention that there is a new residence in my house? We call him Milo and he likes to bite a lot. The bugger nearly chewed off a part of my girlfriend's pants.

I like the taste of gummy cherry lips.

One Test Down!

2009-01-14T16:07:00.002+08:00

First off, let's talk about yesterday.

I didn't manage to be mascot yesterday cause I was late for my duty. Even though I rushed down right after driving.

Tried donating blood but was rejected by the doctor. Apparently, you can't donate if you have flu or any kind of household sickness cause it might carry over in your blood.

Ah shucks.

Today was the day for my driving test (again). You won't believe this, but before I went for the actual test, I was involved in a minor road accident.

The good news is, I passed my test.

Woohoo!

One test down. 5 more papers to go for the year.

Time to go to gear 5?

Her House!

2009-01-11T23:24:00.002+08:00

Finally got to visit her house today! Saw some of her photos when she was much younger... which was quite funny! She used to smile so radiantly for the camera. She should really do that more frequently.

I happened to see her father's certificate of honor from the president... I think I'm going to have to work really really hard to win her hand from her dad.

Ahh... I gotta stop slacking!

Today is a good day

2009-01-10T23:42:00.003+08:00

Went down to Dragonfly today to get my free goodie bag from Derrick's D-Party.

The turnout seems to be around the same strength as yesterday. Which is not a bad sign... seeing that there is no decrease in the attendance for his fans. I actually reached one hour earlier than the stated time, which was a good call. I swear if I didn't get the bag I would have flipped on the spot.

However, the contents of the bag was really disappointing. None of it was related to the host himself. What a waste of time.

Anyways, today was still a good day and I feel like dedicating a short verse for someone who likes RAW tomatoes. Here goes:

Oh gummy candy lips,
the ever elusive 'myst'.
Jack in the box,
just like a fox.
The gummy candy sweet

9th Jan 2009!

2009-01-10T07:40:00.002+08:00

After 3 long weeks! I finally got to meet her!

Went to Orchard and then went down to IMM to see Derrick Hoh. Poor Derrick doesn't seem to have many fans though. Which is good for those who are getting autographs and trying to catch a glimpse of him though.

Anyways! She is so darn cute! Can you imagine her blushing when all I did was hug her by surprise? Heh.

I'll get to see her again today (10th Jan)! Woohoo!

Happy Half Anniversary!

2009-01-03T03:00:00.000+08:00

Hello there smelly dead meat! If you are reading this blog post, it would mean that your internet has not died and that my blog post has been successfully posted right on schedule. (3rd day of the month at 3am!)

Remember to check your email for your love letter! And a hidden surprise as well!

Half Anniversary! Wow. Time flies!

Let me hug you when I see you!

Enjoy your day without me! T___T

New Year Resolution 2010!

2009-01-01T00:00:00.001+08:00

In just a few moments, 2009 would come to an end. Time really flies, doesn't it? 2009 was quite a 'turn of event' year for me.

Nevertheless, it wasn't a bad year. Here's hoping that 2010 would be a more fruitful year for me. 2010 resolution list coming right up!

1. Become fitter
2. Do well in whatever I do (That's my school motto, btw)
3. Become more learned (start reading the newspaper?)

That's all for next year. I realize that I do not have much demands for life anymore. Simple demands like these goes a far longer way than "Learn Guitar" blah blah.

Here's to a good year ahead. Happy 2010!

New Year Resolution 2009!

2009-01-01T00:00:00.000+08:00

Hello World! I may not be in Singapore right now, but hardworking me has decided to post a list of New Year Resolution to remind myself of the things I need to do for the 2009!

Let's get started.

1. Pass my driving test
2. Start revising from January like mad all the way till exam month
3. Pass my exam papers
4. Be a better boyfriend
5. Get hugged by my girlfriend
6. Get kissed by my girlfriend
7. Get fitter
8. Learn the guitar (or any musical instrument. please)
9. Get a part time job
10. Accomplish everything stated from 1-9

That's all for this year's resolutions. I would say it's much more achievable, yes.

Oh yeah, Happy New Year everybody!

Ip Man

2008-12-23T11:55:00.003+08:00

After what seemed like eons, I finally got to meet my best friend. Went to catch the kung-fu flick, Ip Man at GV Plaza with him. Boy, has GV Plaza changed! They are certainly making full usage of every single shop space.

Ip Man is about the story of Yip Man, a kung-fu master living in Fo Shan, the place where our beloved Huang Fei-Hung was said to reside in. This movie is said to have been adapted from the true life story of the grandmaster himself. It carries some unbelievable scenes, so it's up to you to pick out which parts of the stories are overly exaggerated and which parts are actually the truth in its entirety.

叶准 (Ip Man) being a low profile kungfu master, is forced to fight against ruffians and eventually a Japanese General. It feels great to see the guy deliver a million quick punches to his opponents, and the movie does carry some light humour here and there.

And the best thing about it? (SPOILER AHEAD)

The hero doesn't have to die.

Catch Ip Man in the theatres today.

Yes Man

2008-12-19T23:40:00.005+08:00

I think I've been educated on the power of "No" all my life. Remember when you were in primary school and you were taught to say no to cigarettes and such?

Yes Man is a movie that does the total opposite. Carl (played by Jim Carrey), a man who does says no to life and everything else, is about to discover the power of saying Yes to opportunities that presents itself to him. Except that he takes it one step too far by agreeing to everything!

Laughter aside, this actually makes a meaningful flick as it makes you wonder how many a times people misinterpret a good advice and turns it into something else. Just because someone asks you to follow your heart doesn't mean it is right for you to kill. Beware of the dangers of blind obedience and misinterpretation. It can do you more harm than good.

Say Yes to life today... but do so at your own discretion, please.

Til We Meet Again Next Year...

2008-12-19T02:40:00.001+08:00

In just a few more hours, she would be on the plane to Hainan Island...

It won't be until next year til I see her again.

I'll miss her.

Movie mania!!

2008-12-16T23:12:00.003+08:00

This has been an extremely late post. Been rather preoccupied lately with Petsociety (totally addicted to it) and with my new N85 handphone (sweet!). Lousy excuses, yeah I know.

Anyways! Had the chance to catch two awesome movies last weekend with Raw, the smelly deadmeat. Heh heh. I love how she look in specs.

Oh yeah, on with the movies.

First up, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist! Another teen flick which touches on the issues of breakups, cheating ex-girlfriend and a band called Fluffy. It seems to me that almost everyone in the show has a band, which I am sure some of us here would have wanted to be in, at one point of our young adolescent live. I should know, since I fall right into that category! Drunk friends, rocking parties, a road trip in search the hottest band in town and a happy ending, what more can you ask for?

Next, we have Twilight, another one of those novels-turned-movies. I haven't read the book itself (as usual), but I think it is a pretty decent flick. Edward really has the "I want you as my meal but I want you as my girl as well" look. I'm not sure how the book went, but I think James, the evil vampire, died a little too fast. We need more stalking!

Well, enough about movies! I want to rant about the girl.

Man, it was just a few weeks ago that she returned from Malacca and now she's leaving for the island famous for it's chicken rice. How I wish I could just keep her at home. Then I can look at her all day long and disturb her.

But I think I would be required to purchase a number of insurances to pay for my medical fees.

Maybe I'll just tie her up.

Meh.

Quarantine

2008-12-07T23:42:00.004+08:00

Just in case you didn't already know this, Quarantine is actually the American remake of the Spanish horror flick, REC.

Now that we have that cleared up, let's get it on.

This is basically another one of those zombie flicks where we have the bitters, the screamers and the doomed. Angela (Jennifer Carpenter), our reporter, who is doing a documentary of sorts on the firemen of Los Angeles gets entangled in a bloody mess when she follows them to an old apartment building where an old woman was reported to have been injured and in need of medical support. I never knew that firemen had to report to medical cases, but, meh.

The movie is mostly shot through the view of a camera, which tops up the fright level as your field of vision is greatly limited and you never know when the bitters would come chomping after you. No worries though, this camera view effect doesn't leave the viewers nauseated - but the blood and gore might though, if you are of the faint-hearted.

Overall, I would have to say that the horror factor of the show isn't actually quite up to standard. The whole scene of the movie leaves little for exploration, which explains it's rushed sequence right after the bitters started to surface. Angela's screaming seems a whole lot more horrifying than the zombies, believe me.

If you are looking for a good scare, you might want to try REC instead. Whatever the remake couldn't succeed in doing, the original just might. Quarantine should just be quarantined with the rest of the failed zombie flicks.

Bolt in 3D!!

2008-12-06T23:09:00.005+08:00

What do you get when you have a dog, a cat and a hamster working together?

Bolt, the movie of course.

Bolt, our cute, disillusioned, Hollywood canine who believes that his desinty is to protect his 'person'(that's how he calls his owner) with his genetically implanted super powers, goes on a wild adventure when he tries to go after his "kidnapped owner". However, our canine friend is about to find out that life isn't exactly what he thinks it to be...

After watching countless of Disney films, you should be pretty aware by now that there's got to be an underlying moral lying somewhere in the story. The moral behind this one? You don't need to be Underdog to save the day... if you can bark loud enough.

Ok, drop that last part.

I'd say that the movie itself is not bad overall, but it's kind of lacks the 'oohmph' to grab the audiences' attention for the whole duration of the show. The rendering's pretty and hey, with 3D thrown in, you can't really complain much. But it's a tad too draggy towards the middle of the film, with little action and too much talk.

A pity 3D glasses does not go well with my spectacles. I would have been able to enjoy the film better if I had contacts. Well, at least the smart kid was able to enjoy the movie. Maybe they ought to make 3D films a bit more friendly for the bespectacled. It's kind of hard to keep two glasses on at the same time.

That missin' feeling

2008-12-06T01:47:00.001+08:00

It's that kind of feeling that makes you feel weird inside... like something is amissed.

Something tugging at you, telling you to take notice, but you can never quite put a finger to it.

And then, all of a sudden, you realise...

And you feel like smacking your forehead with your palm.

I'm so sorry my dear! I totally forgot to post this up (but I did send you an sms!)

Happy (belated) 5th Month-nniversary!

Fifth month! That's like... one month away from half a year.

Mighty long!

More to come! Maaaaany many more!

(p.s: Don't emo anymore! Your emo is scarier than my emo!)

Clubbing at Zirca

2008-11-30T12:17:00.012+08:00

As most of you would have already realized by now, MOS is gone.

So, what now?

Welcome to Zirca.

Ernest managed to get this free invite that includes free flow of drinks. Who can resist such a sweet deal like this?

Oh, if the name of the new club sounds like some sort of circus to you, well, it probably is sort of a circus themed club (in my opinion). The first thing that strikes you when you enter the party area is this queer looking "thing" in a cradle like thingy. Before you realize what's going on, you see hands and legs emerging from within, and our performers start performing acrobatic stunts within the cradle that is suspended from above.

Up til now, I'm still confused over the gender of the performer. I reckon they are females. Long eyelashes and boob shapes? They'd have to be female.

Unless, of course, they are out to confuse me.

There's nothing that can make you feel sexier than a signboard that acknoledges your sexiness

The show doesn't just stop there. From time to time, performances are shown on stage (which is just right in front of the so called "dance floor") involving acrobatic stunts (which once again goes to show why the name of the club is so circus-ish). What better way to spend the night than to have an all-in-one eh?

Oh, did I forget to mention the Caucasian chicks dressed in nurses' outfit?

Oh yeah. Hellooooooo nurse!

Just a few more hours before her return... I need her to be my nurse.

Solitude

2008-11-28T10:02:00.000+08:00

Now that she has gone on a short overseas trip, my only source of human interaction AKA social life seems to be gone.

Someone ask me out please? Budget activities only, though. I only got less than a hundred left. T__T

Body of Lies @ GV Gold Class!

2008-11-26T19:33:00.004+08:00

Question! What is the best way to feel like royalty?

Went to catch Body of Lies with rawress at GV Gold Class, and boy, did it cost a bomb. However, I'd say the experience was worth paying for because that is as comfortable as one can get in your local theatres. Big comfortable sofas with footrest and adjustable with the touch of a button. I'm telling you, it doesn't get any better than this.

And where else can you get to eat pizzas, ice cream and soup in the theatre without risking getting caught?

Anyways, on to our movie!

Question 2! Who do you trust when you are dealing with the invisible enemy?

Nobody, really.

Body of Lies is a thriller and suspense movie that talks about the war against our invisible enemies. Be prepared to be thrown a whole lot of dialogues, which is quite easily digestible if you pay attention. The show is paced comfortably so that you can catch up, making it a long 2 hour movie.

Littered with suspense and action along the way, the US is portrayed as incapable of securing their terrorist target, making unnecessary sacrifices as a result of improper planning and the lack of patience as a main virtue. Leonardo Di Caprio does a brilliant job in acting as our protagonist. You can see the pain in his eyes as he loses his friend and when his superior botches up his whole operation.

If you are into thinking movies, just go for it. However, if you are looking for a movie that blows shit up, it's time for you to turn the wheel around.

On that note, I would like to advice anyone who's reading this blog to NOT PUT putty (a play-doh like toy) on anyone's hair. Yes. It is evil and dangerous. Stay clear of hair. Trust me.

I need to start jogging soon.

Challenge Shield

2008-11-23T20:03:00.002+08:00

Spent an entire day at Sentosa yesterday. Oh, the insanity.

Arrived at 8+ and waited till about 10+ before the game finally started. Makes me wonder why I was up that early. I could have caught a thousand million more winks with that waiting time.

It has been a white since I have spent that extensive amount of time under the sun, and I'm totally toast. Still feeling the effect of the burn from the sun, and I had been constantly drinking in order to cool my body off. This is one of the occasions where I can proclaim aloud that I have a hot body.

Although there was no actual 10km run, the event itself was rather fun. Got to know a few new people along the way. Too bad I'm too shy to talk. And a pity that our team didn't get to win... oh the money, me like. At least one of our teams came in second. Not bad at all.

I wish this burning sensation would go away soon.

MSN be hungry

2008-11-21T09:43:00.002+08:00

MSN is always eating up messages when I'm talking to her. Always.

I think it ate up most of our conversations yesterday. What a bummer.

The Coffin

2008-11-17T23:45:00.004+08:00

Finally visited Kallang Leisure Park Mall! It took quite some walking to get there from Kallng MRT Station, but hey, walking is good exercising!

Although the mall underwent a major renovation, the shopping crowd was still as sparse as ever. It's not that hard to figure out the reason when you have been through the walking. It's really quite inaccessible and I doubt many people would have bothered to go through the trouble of getting there. Except for yours sincerely and his adorable girlfriend, of course.

Instead of the usual, GV and Cathay, we had a chance to try out another movie operator called FilmGarde. The seats in the theatre was big and spacious, but sad to say, that is where the good point ends. The popcorns were not very well made, to the point that you could actually get blocks of sugar from time to time and the attendants were... well, not very attentive. Isn't there supposed to be someone who closes the door in the theatre when the show starts?

Well, enough of the rantings about Kallang Leisure Park Mall. Let's talk about our movie, The Coffin. It's not your usual fright feast, and in my opinion, it is geared more towards the plot and it even has it's own moral of the story. "You can't cheat death." Sounds like a Final Destination kind of thing to me.

I personally think it's a little short for a film that has two concurrent stories running together, but I guess horror flicks are made that way - short and scary. The playing of the sudden movement and sound kind of gets mundane after a while. If you are looking for a good scare, I suppose you would be better off elsewhere. But if you want a story and a little heart pumper here and there, you got your film.

We decided to walk all the way back to City Hall from Kallang Leisure Park Mall after dinner. It was... a nice long walk. Really really long walk. On the bright side, we got some nice views along the way, I got to hold her hand and we didn't get lost!

Definitely good enough to be a postcard

On the downside? Other then the sweat, I can't see any other downside. Except for the occassional scares from your friendly, neighborhood creepy crawlers of course.

Bored and RANDOM

2008-11-16T12:52:00.002+08:00

Since I'm not in the liberty to post my girlfriend's photo on my blog, I shall just post a pictorial representation of her that I happened to come across online.

Aww. Just look at the soft and cuddly rawress...

The Good, the Bad and the Weird

2008-11-16T00:20:00.003+08:00

Who says the cool guy always wins in a gunfight?

If the movie title sounds familiar to you, it is probably because it's inspired by the old western movie, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". I can't remember the storyline of the old movie, but what I can say is that I didn't manage to go through the whole show.

But this, I like.

The start of the movie was a little bland and dull, but it starts to lure you into the show bit by bit as you get to know the characters better. As you can probably tell from the title, the whole show revolves around our 3 main characters, namely the Good (Park Do-won), the Bad (Park Ching-Yi) and the Ugly (Yoon Tae-Goo), whom in my opinion, made the show alive with his lame acts and stunts.

I was kind of expecting loads of gore from an NC-16 show, but I was proven otherwise. I'm still kind of puzzled over the rating despite such mild acts of violence in the show. The movie is mainly about the war in Manchuria and the fight over this treasure map which would, inevitably turn the tides of the war. Our 3 leading men, are, of course, dragged into this war with one being hired from the good, one being hired from the evil side and the last one... our freelance lamer. The story packs a twist at the end of the show, so just stay tuned to find out.

All in all, it is not a bad show, but does it really deserve to be Korea's box office hit? I have my doubts, but I'll let you be the judge.

In other news, I cooked macaroni for the girl today... a pity it didn't turn out as good as I thought it would. Kind of disappointed... and we didn't take any photos of it either. Aw man. Maybe next time.

Maybe I should make her cook for me the next time round.

Aftermath

2008-11-14T20:57:00.003+08:00

I never thought that failing a driving test would have such undesired effects on me.

I can't seem to get over the failure. I never thought that I would be able to make it, but I didn't thought that I would be getting an F for the test either. Somehow it has affected my level of confidence in almost every aspect of my life... I'm really starting to doubt my own capabilities...

Somehow when I'm with her, things just seem to fall into place nicely. But once I'm away from her presence, things falling apart once again, and I seem to be thrown into a cold dark cage with a never ending void of gloom.

The gloomy weather these days doesn't seem to help much. I'd better find a way to pull myself together soon before I crumble to nothingness.

At least I have tomorrow to look forward to.

Rainy Days

2008-11-12T19:55:00.009+08:00

Don't you just feel all gloomy and blue when the rain starts pitter pattering at your window pane?

When you see the dark skies loom above... don't you just feel like doing nothing except to stare into space?

Well, I do.

I can't say that I hate the rain. When you have all the time in the world to appreciate your surroundings, the rain can be quite a good mate to accompany you on your poetic journey. But at other times, it really starts to tear you apart, bounding you with melancholy, making you feel so helpless and emo.

Pitter Patter Patter Rain

Pitter Patter Patter Rain,
little ones from beyond,
are you heaven's tears,
or blessings from above?

Alone I am not,
I have your companiance,
little advocators of gloom
Pitter patter patter rain.

A beautiful, sorrowful tune
echoing through the night.
Mesmerized by your rhythm,
a melodic, heart-wrenching piece.

Listening to your orchestra,
upon my window pane,
your depressing life story
Pitter patter patter rain.