Day 1: 8 July Thurs - Arrival
We arrived San Franc Airport (SFO) on 8 July 8.20pm via SQ2.
The flight was fine despite the 1 hr transit in HK that made everybody get out and then q up for the security check to re-board the plane before heading to SFO.
RY & myself cleared the immigration together and get our finger prints and eye ball scanned.
But at the custom, we were randomly selected to do the detailed custom check.
We were held up at the custom since they cant locate if RY's "confirm check-in" in their system.
So we were brought to immigration counter to check witht the officer that cleared our entry, and after 15 mins of waiting, it was confirmed that he already did "confirm in".
Then we gotta go back to the custom to get his entry clear.
We'd waited for 45 mins and RY was not very pleased so he became rather impatient.
I tried to clam him down for fear that the officer may delay us further if they picked on us.
Finally they cleared us after almost an hour and we took a cab to Stamford Court Renaisance in Nob Hill for our 3 nights of hotel stay (we'll then move out to stay in RY's company pre-booked hotel in Union Sq - Hotel Nikko).
Due to my frequent travels in my previous job, I'd clocked up good points to redeem free stay with Marriott chain of hotel.
Day 2: 9 July Fri - Yosemite Park Tour
We've pre-booked Yosemite Park Tour with Extranomical Tour @USD139 per pax,
The Tour bus picked us up at 6am on Fri morning for the tour.
The drive to Yosemite was 4 hours but a really scenic one!
We saw El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral, Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Falls etc
We packed sandwich & sushi for lunch during the toilet stop at the tour guide's recommendation since this would give us more time to do sight seeing then to have a sit-down lunch in the Yosemite restaurant.
We chose a really scenic spot over looking the intersection of the Yosemite & Ribbon Falls for our picnic......
The view was awesome!
The tour also brought us to see Giant Sequoias - a really Giantic Tree!
On our way back to San Franc, we packed Taco Bell for dinner since the guide warned us that we'll only be able to get back to SF at about 9pm.
For info on Yosemite, pls go to this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park
Day 3: 10 July Sat - Gilroy Shopping
We started the day by walking to O'Farell street to collect our rental car.
The q was really long and we only managed to drive off at about 10am and arrive Gilroy at about 11.30am.
The facotry outlet is so hugh that it's not recommeded to walk since building A, B, C & D are not very assessible without a car .......
Things are really cheaper in US for the American Brand like Polo Ralph, Coach, Calvin Klein etc .......
I didnt manage to cover all the shops since RY got a last min invitation from his US boss to have dinner at his place, so we left early at about 6pm.
RY had too much wine and he forgot that we're in San Franc which is long drive back to hotel (about 2 hrs), unlike SG where the drive home is less then half hour.
He tried really hard to stay awake during the drive and I'd to constantly check on him so that he wont fall asleep ........
Thank god we got back to hotel safe & sound.
Day 4: 11 July Sun - F&E Dive Around
We started the day by walking to Chinatown for Dim Sum breakfast.
The quality was pretty good and we'd Char Siew bun, har kow & beancurd roll.
We then walk around the Russian town, visited Fairmont Hotel, Grace Cathedral etc and then check-out of the hotel to check into Hotel Nikko.
We then drove off to Golden Gate Bridge.
It was very windy & freaking cold there.
Next was Mauir Woods and we stopped by Mauir Beach point to experience the chill of the decending fog.
The drive to Mauir Woods was really scary since the road was winding as we were climbing up the mountains and driving thru the valleys ..........
As we've been used to SG's right hand drive, our eye line tend to fix to the right which make us align the car to the right (USA is left hand drive).
Imagine, we were driving along the cliff with no fence to prevent the car from sliding down and if we were to align too far right, we may fall off ..........
Then we drove to Stinson Beach for a picnic (we've brought potato chips & cherries).
The ang mohs (causians) were very brave.
It was so windy and cold and yet they were in bikinis and swimming trunks sun tanning, swimming and surfing ......
Later we went to find a restaurant for clam chowder & fish & chips for late lunch.
We joined the crowd cheering for Spain as they won their 1st goal in FIFA World Cup Final.
We then drove back to San Franc to return the rental car.
We took our shower then walk to Cheesecake Factory for our dinner.
As the q was terribily long, we gave up (our q would be 9pm slot) and instead went to a Thai place for beef noodle soup.
After dinner, we head back to Cheesecake Factory to tah pau (take away) a slice of cheesecake to eat in the hotel room.
The cake was really yummy!
Day 5: 12 July Mon - Fisherman Wharf
RY gotta work so I'm left alone the next few days to do my own thing.
I started of by walking to Fisherman Wharf Pier 39 to get my SF City Pass @ USD64.
I get to go to 5 sight seeing spot and free MUNI rides.
I started by going for the 11.30am Bay Cruise.
It sailed underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and passed-by Alcatraz.
I also saw the sea lions docking comfortably in Pier 39.
Then I went to Aquarium by the Bay.
I did some window shopping, then Tah Pau In-Out Burger for my dinner.
I decided to walk to Lambard Street to look at the World's Crokedest Street.
It's really amazing to see those car driving along this steep & twisting/ turning street.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombard_Street_(San_Francisco)
Too tired and cant lift up my foot walking anymore, so I took a cable car at the Lombard St to head back to Hotel.
The SF City Pass allows free access on all MUNI transports for a good 7 days!
Day 6: 13 July Tue - Califonia Academy of Science & De Young Museum
I took MUNI No.. 5 from Market Street to get to the Golden Gate Park to access Califonia Academy of Science then to De Young Museum.
The Califonia Academy of Science is equivalent to our SG's Science Centre except that it's more interesting with live animals display.
The De Young Museum's collection of arts were great and unfortunately I was too tired to appreciate the arts.
I hurried to get back to hotel as I was meeting RY for dinner.
We went to Califonia Pizza Kitchen at Market St for dinner.
To continue.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
San Franc, here I come!
I just got my luggage packed and all ready to go to airport for my San Franc flight which is taking off at 5.50pm ........
Well RY wants to go early at about 1pm so that we can do some shopping in DFS and relax in the airport lounge ........
I've done some reading and roughly know what I wanna do but I dont wanna stress myself so wont push myself too hard to cover many tourist spots within the 10 days there .........
Next Mon till Fri, while RY is working hard in the office/ conference, I'll be roaming around San Franc by myself .........
I'll play by ear and just do what I like .........
I hope that I wont spend too much $$$ in view of possible self-imposed early retirement should I decide to resign without a job .........
Well RY wants to go early at about 1pm so that we can do some shopping in DFS and relax in the airport lounge ........
I've done some reading and roughly know what I wanna do but I dont wanna stress myself so wont push myself too hard to cover many tourist spots within the 10 days there .........
Next Mon till Fri, while RY is working hard in the office/ conference, I'll be roaming around San Franc by myself .........
I'll play by ear and just do what I like .........
I hope that I wont spend too much $$$ in view of possible self-imposed early retirement should I decide to resign without a job .........
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happiness can be really Simple
This morning, RY brought me to the nature park for a walk in the rain and then we proceed to pick-up mum & sis to Telok Blangah for the famous Lor Mee for breakfast.
Then we brought mum to the temple near in Telok Blangah - 东狱大帝庙. It's located in Bukit Purmei (Near telok blangah). The main god is 东狱大帝.
We've been visiting this temple since I was little, cant remember the exact age.
While driving off from the temple, we saw the sign that says "Mt Faber" and RY decided to drive thru since it has been so long since we last visited Mt Faber (for me is about 10 years) ......
We stopped by a scenic spot over looking the sea and the new construction works.
We were all so happy when we got home!
Happiness can be really simple and you dont need costly meals or go to expensvie places .........
Just to be able to spend time with the loved ones is the BEST experience!
Then we brought mum to the temple near in Telok Blangah - 东狱大帝庙. It's located in Bukit Purmei (Near telok blangah). The main god is 东狱大帝.
We've been visiting this temple since I was little, cant remember the exact age.
While driving off from the temple, we saw the sign that says "Mt Faber" and RY decided to drive thru since it has been so long since we last visited Mt Faber (for me is about 10 years) ......
We stopped by a scenic spot over looking the sea and the new construction works.
We were all so happy when we got home!
Happiness can be really simple and you dont need costly meals or go to expensvie places .........
Just to be able to spend time with the loved ones is the BEST experience!
Break-out!
Help!
I've serious break-out and the zips are along my chin ........ it's so unsightly!
I'm going to San Franc looking so horrible!!
I went to do facial yesterday and my beautician commented that I must be very stressed up recently and she tsaid I've digestion issue since there're many zips along my chin.
I told her she was right as I've been stressed up by work due to the pushing back of the back office function to me and I've gastric pain for about 1 month already.
The sign of indigestion is shown on my face and I hope it can be cured asap in view of the San Franc trip this coming Thursday ........
I know I should try to calm myself down and not worry so much.
But this is difficult since colleagues from the Manila back office is leaving one after another and the recruitment is not able to catch up with the brain drain ..........
I think I need to make a decision fast whether to leave this current job or endure due to the high salary & big corner office.
But I cant lead a life full of fear and stress!
So I gotta think carefully ...........
I've serious break-out and the zips are along my chin ........ it's so unsightly!
I'm going to San Franc looking so horrible!!
I went to do facial yesterday and my beautician commented that I must be very stressed up recently and she tsaid I've digestion issue since there're many zips along my chin.
I told her she was right as I've been stressed up by work due to the pushing back of the back office function to me and I've gastric pain for about 1 month already.
The sign of indigestion is shown on my face and I hope it can be cured asap in view of the San Franc trip this coming Thursday ........
I know I should try to calm myself down and not worry so much.
But this is difficult since colleagues from the Manila back office is leaving one after another and the recruitment is not able to catch up with the brain drain ..........
I think I need to make a decision fast whether to leave this current job or endure due to the high salary & big corner office.
But I cant lead a life full of fear and stress!
So I gotta think carefully ...........
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Stress over Work?
I think I must be stressed since I've gastric pain for almost a month.
The stress is not from TTC since I've already decided to take a break from it and not force things.
The stress must be work related.
My company had outsourced the back office function to our Manila office and many staff were retrenched in 2009 during the economy downturn.
In fact the the Manila shared service office was set up many years ago to prepare for the "mass retrenchment".
All I can say is that the shared service was not ready and the move to Manila was too hasty.
The structure was badly set up and has made the fellow Manila colleagues endured terrible long hours, which subsequently lead to high staff turnover.
The previous HOD of the Manila office was an Australian guy and he had tried his best to keep things going despite the limitations. Despite the limited resources he had (due to high staff turnover), he still tried to ensure the tasks & responsibilities transferred to the back office being completed and not affect the operation units (like the one I'm working).
Sad to say that he gave up about 9 months ago and a replacement of India nationality was found. (note: this is not a racist post, I'm just putting down facts).
The new guy is very different from his predecessor since his approach is to push all work that the shared service centre cant handle (due to lack of staff) to operation units which already have nobody in the office to perform the back office funtion.
I'm very stressed!
I'm the so called HOD of the the already defunct back office function, so I faced a lot of pressure from the Indian colleague for trying his luck to push all the work back to ME who has Zero staff in my dept.
From what we (fellow operation units colleagues who are in the same position as me), this Indian colleagues is very busy but he's just busy trying to think of ways to push work back to operation units so that he get less things to manage.
The operation units pay monthly management fee for the use of the shared service centre but we're not getting the value .......... we were forced to retrench our staff since we were told all back office functions to be carried out by the shared service in Manila.
But now they want to push the function back here with no headcount given to us ........
I am STRESS!
Time to think of getting another job!!
The stress is not from TTC since I've already decided to take a break from it and not force things.
The stress must be work related.
My company had outsourced the back office function to our Manila office and many staff were retrenched in 2009 during the economy downturn.
In fact the the Manila shared service office was set up many years ago to prepare for the "mass retrenchment".
All I can say is that the shared service was not ready and the move to Manila was too hasty.
The structure was badly set up and has made the fellow Manila colleagues endured terrible long hours, which subsequently lead to high staff turnover.
The previous HOD of the Manila office was an Australian guy and he had tried his best to keep things going despite the limitations. Despite the limited resources he had (due to high staff turnover), he still tried to ensure the tasks & responsibilities transferred to the back office being completed and not affect the operation units (like the one I'm working).
Sad to say that he gave up about 9 months ago and a replacement of India nationality was found. (note: this is not a racist post, I'm just putting down facts).
The new guy is very different from his predecessor since his approach is to push all work that the shared service centre cant handle (due to lack of staff) to operation units which already have nobody in the office to perform the back office funtion.
I'm very stressed!
I'm the so called HOD of the the already defunct back office function, so I faced a lot of pressure from the Indian colleague for trying his luck to push all the work back to ME who has Zero staff in my dept.
From what we (fellow operation units colleagues who are in the same position as me), this Indian colleagues is very busy but he's just busy trying to think of ways to push work back to operation units so that he get less things to manage.
The operation units pay monthly management fee for the use of the shared service centre but we're not getting the value .......... we were forced to retrench our staff since we were told all back office functions to be carried out by the shared service in Manila.
But now they want to push the function back here with no headcount given to us ........
I am STRESS!
Time to think of getting another job!!
Excuse me, there're Kar Zar in the Dim Sum!
Today was the death anniversary of my granny.
So this morning we brought mum and sis & family to the River Valley temple to pray to the late granny and later went to our favouraite restaurant for dim sum breakfast.
This restaurant has been around for about 50 years and mention its name to local Singaporean, they'll know since its a famous dim sum place.
Sad to say that we found 2 baby kar zar stuck to the char siew bun skin.
(Cockroach in cantonese is kar zar).
Apparently it got steamed & cooked with the bun and stuck onto it.
The restaurant tried to appease us by giving us 2 plates of egg tart FOC and didnt charge the tea cover for 6 paxs.
Well, we didnt wanna cause a big hoo ha and just leave after our meal .......
If we really lodge a complain, I think the restauran willl be punished by MOE and the worker may be jobless & loss of income for a few months.
Just hope that they buck up on their hygiene!
So this morning we brought mum and sis & family to the River Valley temple to pray to the late granny and later went to our favouraite restaurant for dim sum breakfast.
This restaurant has been around for about 50 years and mention its name to local Singaporean, they'll know since its a famous dim sum place.
Sad to say that we found 2 baby kar zar stuck to the char siew bun skin.
(Cockroach in cantonese is kar zar).
Apparently it got steamed & cooked with the bun and stuck onto it.
The restaurant tried to appease us by giving us 2 plates of egg tart FOC and didnt charge the tea cover for 6 paxs.
Well, we didnt wanna cause a big hoo ha and just leave after our meal .......
If we really lodge a complain, I think the restauran willl be punished by MOE and the worker may be jobless & loss of income for a few months.
Just hope that they buck up on their hygiene!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Is Justice Coming Near?
I saw this headline this morning: Ionescu trial in Romania
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_548193.html
I hope he'll get the fair justice for the terrible accident he'd caused in Dec last year!
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_548193.html
I hope he'll get the fair justice for the terrible accident he'd caused in Dec last year!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tarafuku @ 313 Somerset
Last Sat instead of going to Itacho, we went to Tarafuku for dinner since we were shopping in Centrepoint after watching Knight & Day.
I think Tarafuku's food is quite tasty.
The sushi quality is pretty good too.
But given a choice, Itacho at Ion would still be my 1st choice for sushi.
I think Tarafuku's food is quite tasty.
The sushi quality is pretty good too.
But given a choice, Itacho at Ion would still be my 1st choice for sushi.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Knight & Day
I watched the movie Knight & Day with RY yesterday and we both think this movie is very entertaining and worth watching.
We dont care what the critics think as long as we both like it.
This is a commedy with action impact scenes.
The lines are really funny, so go watch it!
We dont care what the critics think as long as we both like it.
This is a commedy with action impact scenes.
The lines are really funny, so go watch it!
Taking a Break from TTC
I'm taking a break from TTC so that's why you dont see me post anything regarding fertility related topic.
I'm busy with my San Fran trip preparation and also concentrating to get my wounds heal ..........
Anyway, the wounds are too painful to make me wanna get intimat with RY.
After a week from the bad fall, the wounds are still rather raw but I can see its healing ....... it may take another week for it to heal completely (I hope), I dont want to go USA with such painful and ugly wounds on my arms.
But glad to inform that the chipped lips is almost 90% healed and the one on my left knee is drying up now.
Those on the arms are still pretty raw ........
Today when I was at the TCM, she was amazed to see my rather bad raw wounds and even suggested the posture that I should get into for her acupuncture session.
After this fall, I realised that most of the time, we simply take things for granted, it's only when you lost it then you realised the importance.
With the injured arms, I find it difficult to do simple movement like flipping my body around in bed and slinging my handbag on my shoulder. I also need to be extra careful when I move around crowded street for fear of the passer-by knocking into me or brush over my arms.
I must appreciate my healthy body better now and not to take it for granted!
Indeed Health is Wealth!
I'm busy with my San Fran trip preparation and also concentrating to get my wounds heal ..........
Anyway, the wounds are too painful to make me wanna get intimat with RY.
After a week from the bad fall, the wounds are still rather raw but I can see its healing ....... it may take another week for it to heal completely (I hope), I dont want to go USA with such painful and ugly wounds on my arms.
But glad to inform that the chipped lips is almost 90% healed and the one on my left knee is drying up now.
Those on the arms are still pretty raw ........
Today when I was at the TCM, she was amazed to see my rather bad raw wounds and even suggested the posture that I should get into for her acupuncture session.
After this fall, I realised that most of the time, we simply take things for granted, it's only when you lost it then you realised the importance.
With the injured arms, I find it difficult to do simple movement like flipping my body around in bed and slinging my handbag on my shoulder. I also need to be extra careful when I move around crowded street for fear of the passer-by knocking into me or brush over my arms.
I must appreciate my healthy body better now and not to take it for granted!
Indeed Health is Wealth!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Hair Colouring
When I was younger, I used to go to a hair salon to get my hair coloured every 3 months.
Each visits to the salon would cost me about $200 to $600 depending on what I do, may it be a simple hair cut + colouring, or with additional treatment, or a perm etc ........
I'd experienced various colour - range from red, purple, copper to blond (yes bleaching my hair to look blond), as long as its the most "in" colour for that season.
About 5 years ago, I realised the harmful effect of the chemical colouring and switched to natural hair dye - Henna.
Henna adds a nice colour of red to most hair colours and it also conditions your hair. Henna is all natural so it will not harm your hair like the dyes found in stores today. Some other benefits of henna as a hair colour is that it strengthens your hair, makes it easier to manage, and can even get rid of dandruff.
The beauty comes with a price - the henna scent is not very pleasant is an acquired "smell".
For instance, RY doesnt really like it, on the other hand I'm rather Ok with it.
I'd usually have my hair "hennaed" monthly in a beauty salon located in Little India - Rupini.
It costs me $40 for the henna session which consists fo hair dye applications, steaming, washing and blow dry.
This morning, I'll be getting my hair fix to prepare for the San Fran trip in 2 weeks time.
Need to look good just in case I bumped into RY's colleagues there .......
I think I'll try to explore DIY - buy the Henna powder and mix it myself and get my sis to help in the applications.
Dont think I can depend on RY for help since he's not patient enough for the application process .........
Each visits to the salon would cost me about $200 to $600 depending on what I do, may it be a simple hair cut + colouring, or with additional treatment, or a perm etc ........
I'd experienced various colour - range from red, purple, copper to blond (yes bleaching my hair to look blond), as long as its the most "in" colour for that season.
About 5 years ago, I realised the harmful effect of the chemical colouring and switched to natural hair dye - Henna.
Henna adds a nice colour of red to most hair colours and it also conditions your hair. Henna is all natural so it will not harm your hair like the dyes found in stores today. Some other benefits of henna as a hair colour is that it strengthens your hair, makes it easier to manage, and can even get rid of dandruff.
The beauty comes with a price - the henna scent is not very pleasant is an acquired "smell".
For instance, RY doesnt really like it, on the other hand I'm rather Ok with it.
I'd usually have my hair "hennaed" monthly in a beauty salon located in Little India - Rupini.
It costs me $40 for the henna session which consists fo hair dye applications, steaming, washing and blow dry.
This morning, I'll be getting my hair fix to prepare for the San Fran trip in 2 weeks time.
Need to look good just in case I bumped into RY's colleagues there .......
I think I'll try to explore DIY - buy the Henna powder and mix it myself and get my sis to help in the applications.
Dont think I can depend on RY for help since he's not patient enough for the application process .........
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bad Fall
I just had a fall while doing my evening jog. The fall is rather bad - bruises on my left knee, both arms and chipped lips ....... blood all over my t-shirt.
Nobody came to help me eventho they saw me fell and they just walk pass me ........
I didnt cry and manage to walk back home to wash up and dress my wounds!
I told myself that this fall is nothing compared to the multiple loss of my precious bb and D&C which I've gone through .........
I ignored the glances and stares from the passer-bys and just continued walking home ......
I've stopped running (but I still do constant brisk walking) for a few months due to the knee problem but yesterday I started to jog as I felt my knee was better so today I went running again.
Maybe it was a bad decision to run consecutively for 2 days after such a long break from jogging ..........
Once I reached home, RY was very worried as I was covered in blood and wanted to send me to a doc to check if stitching is required on my badly chipped lips.
He also get the antiseptic wash for me and help me dressed my wounds after my shower.
Its nice to have a loving hubby to look after you when you're sick or injured ..........
Thanks RY!
Nobody came to help me eventho they saw me fell and they just walk pass me ........
I didnt cry and manage to walk back home to wash up and dress my wounds!
I told myself that this fall is nothing compared to the multiple loss of my precious bb and D&C which I've gone through .........
I ignored the glances and stares from the passer-bys and just continued walking home ......
I've stopped running (but I still do constant brisk walking) for a few months due to the knee problem but yesterday I started to jog as I felt my knee was better so today I went running again.
Maybe it was a bad decision to run consecutively for 2 days after such a long break from jogging ..........
Once I reached home, RY was very worried as I was covered in blood and wanted to send me to a doc to check if stitching is required on my badly chipped lips.
He also get the antiseptic wash for me and help me dressed my wounds after my shower.
Its nice to have a loving hubby to look after you when you're sick or injured ..........
Thanks RY!
Xiao Mei, What is your order?
I just came back from lunch at Long House food centre along Upp Thomson Rd and is in really good mood now.
It has been quite sometime since I heard stranger address me as Xiao Mei (little sis in English).
There're quite good selection of food stalls in Long House and usually RY & myself will go for the prawn noodles.
But today I decided to eat duck rice and was delighted when the duck rice hawker said this to me "Xiao Mei what is your order?".
Its more common to address a lady customer as "Xiao Jie" (Miss) then "Xiao Mei" unless the girl is really young .........
Maybe I do look young in my short hair with a silver hair clip on it ............
I just recalled that a Guardian sales assistant had mistook me as a student when I 1st had my short hair last year .........
Well, women does want to look young and get complimented for being young looking ........
To be Forever young is every women's dream .........
It has been quite sometime since I heard stranger address me as Xiao Mei (little sis in English).
There're quite good selection of food stalls in Long House and usually RY & myself will go for the prawn noodles.
But today I decided to eat duck rice and was delighted when the duck rice hawker said this to me "Xiao Mei what is your order?".
Its more common to address a lady customer as "Xiao Jie" (Miss) then "Xiao Mei" unless the girl is really young .........
Maybe I do look young in my short hair with a silver hair clip on it ............
I just recalled that a Guardian sales assistant had mistook me as a student when I 1st had my short hair last year .........
Well, women does want to look young and get complimented for being young looking ........
To be Forever young is every women's dream .........
Saturday, June 19, 2010
My Favourite Sushi Restaurant - Itacho Sushi
Itacho Sushi at Ion Orchard #B2-18 is my favourite Sushi place in SG.
RY and myself would visit Itacho almost every Sat since we love their sushi very much.
The food quality is good & most important at an affordable price.
Our recommended must try is seared salmon in soy sauce at 40cts each.
The service quality is pretty good too.
I just had lunch this afternoon ay Itacho and is looking forward to next week's visit!
RY and myself would visit Itacho almost every Sat since we love their sushi very much.
The food quality is good & most important at an affordable price.
Our recommended must try is seared salmon in soy sauce at 40cts each.
The service quality is pretty good too.
I just had lunch this afternoon ay Itacho and is looking forward to next week's visit!
Girls Night Out at KPO
Last night I met up with the girls at KPO for dinner- a restaurant bar located opposite Orchard Central, in facte it's in the junction of Killiney Road, Penang Road & Orchard Road, that's what KPO stands for.
http://www.imaginings.com.sg/
I personally find the place worth to check out since the ambience is nice and location is ideal as it's in the heart of Orchard Road.
As I've no appetite, I only ordered a Fruit Salad at $13, it consist of seasonal selection of cut fruits and rojak source served separately.
The girls had Prawn Pasta, Calamari, Nasi Lemah, Cesar Salad, Martini drinks etc.
We chatted till 11.30pm and I reached home at 12am.
This morning I only wake up at 8.45am which is considered late as I'm usually awake by 7am during weekends.
Late night seems potent to my sleep pattern ...........
http://www.imaginings.com.sg/
I personally find the place worth to check out since the ambience is nice and location is ideal as it's in the heart of Orchard Road.
As I've no appetite, I only ordered a Fruit Salad at $13, it consist of seasonal selection of cut fruits and rojak source served separately.
The girls had Prawn Pasta, Calamari, Nasi Lemah, Cesar Salad, Martini drinks etc.
We chatted till 11.30pm and I reached home at 12am.
This morning I only wake up at 8.45am which is considered late as I'm usually awake by 7am during weekends.
Late night seems potent to my sleep pattern ...........
Thursday, June 17, 2010
One Leg Kicking
I was brisk walking this evening and as I was passing by the small park near my place, I saw a group of young boys (about 6 to 9 years old) playing soccer in the field and the ball accidentally flew over to my path.
Instead of the boys comming towards me to get the ball, I raised up my feet and kick it back to them.
This incident reminded me of my year 1 University days ......... we'd an inter-tutorial class soccer games.
It was a mixed team with min no. of girls in each team, the organiser set this strict rule to ensure boy-girl interactions (we've even no. of girls & guys in class but only a handful of girls are sporting enough to participate).
I was one of the few girls who participated.
I cant remember if my class win or lose but I remembered vividly that I was running after a ball cluelessly ......... but it was fun since it was a team effort and I get to know my classmate better after the game.
Very memorabe .............
Instead of the boys comming towards me to get the ball, I raised up my feet and kick it back to them.
This incident reminded me of my year 1 University days ......... we'd an inter-tutorial class soccer games.
It was a mixed team with min no. of girls in each team, the organiser set this strict rule to ensure boy-girl interactions (we've even no. of girls & guys in class but only a handful of girls are sporting enough to participate).
I was one of the few girls who participated.
I cant remember if my class win or lose but I remembered vividly that I was running after a ball cluelessly ......... but it was fun since it was a team effort and I get to know my classmate better after the game.
Very memorabe .............
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
TCS 8 Drama : Precious Babies
I'm a TV addict since it's my favouraite pass time at home besides zzzzz.
RY had given me a nick name - Queen of TV!
RY had been influenced by his mum since young so he hardly watch TV.
MIL said watching TV is a waste of time ......... but I'd like to beg to differ, sometime it's good to waste time doing something relaxing and enjoyable to let your mind at rest!
TC8 weekday 9pm is showing this Drama - Precious Babies. and I quite enjoy watching it since the baby girl (Xuan Xuan) featured in it is very adorable.
http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/zh/tv/channel-8/programmes/precious-babes.aspx?cp-documentid=4107662
The story line is quite simple and pretty realistic (except the ending when the childless Hui Xian got prggy out-of-sudden).
Its about 3 good friends - Katie is married with a baby girl, Hui Xian is married many years but childless and Zhi Qing is a single & career minded lady; how they balance work, family & social lives committment.
RY had given me a nick name - Queen of TV!
RY had been influenced by his mum since young so he hardly watch TV.
MIL said watching TV is a waste of time ......... but I'd like to beg to differ, sometime it's good to waste time doing something relaxing and enjoyable to let your mind at rest!
TC8 weekday 9pm is showing this Drama - Precious Babies. and I quite enjoy watching it since the baby girl (Xuan Xuan) featured in it is very adorable.
http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/zh/tv/channel-8/programmes/precious-babes.aspx?cp-documentid=4107662
The story line is quite simple and pretty realistic (except the ending when the childless Hui Xian got prggy out-of-sudden).
Its about 3 good friends - Katie is married with a baby girl, Hui Xian is married many years but childless and Zhi Qing is a single & career minded lady; how they balance work, family & social lives committment.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Planning the SFO Trip
I'm taking a week break in mid-July to go to San Francisco (SFO) since RY will be there for a conference ..........
He got me a air tix to fly me there to tag along for a short get away.
Really glad to finally have a chnace to visit USA!
I've been busy with work and then down with flu so didnt have much mood to plan for the SFO trip.
This week I must be abit more pro-active to read up more about SFO.
Hopefully the "lazy bug" wont attack me and make me delay my planning ........
I wonder what's the must do, must see, must buy, must go, must try, must eat, must drink, must photograph, must experience (but at affordable cost) in this cosmopolitant city!
He got me a air tix to fly me there to tag along for a short get away.
Really glad to finally have a chnace to visit USA!
I've been busy with work and then down with flu so didnt have much mood to plan for the SFO trip.
This week I must be abit more pro-active to read up more about SFO.
Hopefully the "lazy bug" wont attack me and make me delay my planning ........
I wonder what's the must do, must see, must buy, must go, must try, must eat, must drink, must photograph, must experience (but at affordable cost) in this cosmopolitant city!
Mens came on CD26 13 June Sunday
Mens came on CD25/ 26 on 13 June Sunday.
I put CD25/ 26 since spotting started at about 10am but flow commenced about 6pm ......... so usually gynae will take 12 noon as a cut off to determine the 1st day of AF.
I was feeling very tired & crampy since last Fri and true enough mens came on Sunday.
Frankly speaking, I was rather disappointed since it means I didnt fall preggy, but on the other hand, I "complimented" my ovaries for the good job done since the arrival of AF means they've managed to produce follicles and ovulated normally .........
I should be positive and look forward to a new beginning ..........
I'll try to relax my body & mind!
I put CD25/ 26 since spotting started at about 10am but flow commenced about 6pm ......... so usually gynae will take 12 noon as a cut off to determine the 1st day of AF.
I was feeling very tired & crampy since last Fri and true enough mens came on Sunday.
Frankly speaking, I was rather disappointed since it means I didnt fall preggy, but on the other hand, I "complimented" my ovaries for the good job done since the arrival of AF means they've managed to produce follicles and ovulated normally .........
I should be positive and look forward to a new beginning ..........
I'll try to relax my body & mind!
Friday, June 11, 2010
World Cup 2010
Today is the opening of 2010 FIFA Word Cup and the 1st match - South Africa vs Mexico at 9.55pm SG time and the Opening Ceremony 12mn.
I'm not really a die hard soccer fan but during the World Cup season, I'll join in the crowd to cheer for my favourite teams - Germany, England, Brazil etc.
I think for the next couple of weeks most people will be either glued to their TV set at home or gather at the sports bar for the great matches!
This means that the shopping mall, restaurants may not be fully filled with patrons ........... despite it's GSS (Great SG Sales) now!!
I remember vividly that when I was little, I'd join my elder brother & sisters for the mid-night craze to watch the matches in the middle of the night (Europr time zone) and we'd gt our supper from 7-11 ........ memory memory ........
Have fun enjoying watching the 2010 World Cup matches!
I'm not really a die hard soccer fan but during the World Cup season, I'll join in the crowd to cheer for my favourite teams - Germany, England, Brazil etc.
I think for the next couple of weeks most people will be either glued to their TV set at home or gather at the sports bar for the great matches!
This means that the shopping mall, restaurants may not be fully filled with patrons ........... despite it's GSS (Great SG Sales) now!!
I remember vividly that when I was little, I'd join my elder brother & sisters for the mid-night craze to watch the matches in the middle of the night (Europr time zone) and we'd gt our supper from 7-11 ........ memory memory ........
Have fun enjoying watching the 2010 World Cup matches!
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