With the upcoming Melbourne trip in Jan 09, I’ve decided to arm myself with the latest point-and-shoot digi camera. My Sony Ericsson is just too unreliable. (It has conked out on me 3 times too much)

Stopped by at Comex 2008 and got quite a good deal for a Canon IXUS 860i. Becos i bought the camera together with Ronnie, i got an additional $10 off! Woohoo…

Here’re some photos taken with the newly-bought cam:

The first set of photos are taken in Jams’ office where his table is cluttered with toys. Yep, i didn’t type wrongly. In place of family photos or photos of his gf *cough cough*, he chose to decorate his desk with many many toys.

(Taken using the macro function) Catwoman tells us to drink Sprite.

Catwoman advertising for Sprite

This toy reminds me of Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider.

Sexy gun-wielding girl

Bombshell on Troy Horse

Took a photo of my workplace.

This mess is my desk

If you can’t read the words on the pillowcase properly, this is what it says:

Sometimes I am not normal
Sometimes I get crazy
BUT…
Sometimes I am so cute

Such a perfect description about me… WAHAHAHA

Go ahead and puke all you want. I can’t help it if you can’t stomach the truth.

... I am so cute!

It has become a yearly ritual to catch the annual Pixar production with Jams.
Being an animator, he has adopted a die-die-must-watch attitude to all Pixar animation films.

And I must say that Pixar did not disappoint us. They have delivered the goods yet again… The show was simple, touching and did not lose its sense of humour. And most importantly, we did not miss the short clip before the show. (Pixar has a history of creating short animation clips that is screened before the actual movie begins)

Last year, we were running late for Ratatouille and missed the clip. I think Jams never really forgave me for it.. HAHA. Well, this year, we were right on time and I’m glad we were there to catch it. It’s the perfect appetizer before the main dish. Find out more at Presto.

2 days back, I saw a visually-handicapped lady who requested for a passer-by to lead her across the road that links to the MRT. Didn’t think much of it then.

Coincidentally, this morning, as I walked into the Q-bread shop beside the MRT, I saw the same lady standing in the middle of the shop. She looked lost so I offered to help.

Apparently, she had tried to buy some bread and asked for help from the shop assistant. But the shop assistant refused with the reason that she was busy. And so the lady was standing in the shop for 5 minutes without anyone serving her.

Well, long story short, I helped her with the bread and led her onto the train. (We were taking the same direction)

Being my first interaction with a visually-impaired person, I wasn’t sure what to say and what not to say. But I soon realised that she was not different from any normal person. We were chatting about our work, where we stay, etc…

There was an impressive discovery along the ride as well. An old uncle offered to give up his seat to the lady! Among a whole row of relatively younger people, he was the only one who even bothered to offer his seat.

To him, I will say this: “Thank you!” *Salute*

The lady’s reaction surprised me as well. I was inwardly cursing all these people who were “sleeping”. She actually said: “They may not have seen me.”

Wa, it’s hard to miss a person holding white cane… I mean it’s not charlie chaplin lor!

Having said that, i’m not the perfect saint myself. I’m guilty of not giving up my seat sometimes too. (But i got try la!)

Looking back, they are really not any different from you and me. They may need a helping hand more frequently but we don’t have to treat them any better or any worse.

Although she may not read this entry but I would still like to thank her for giving me a glimpse into her world.

Thanks June! Hopefully I will be of help again if I ever see you around the neighbourhood!

Been dying to write this post… esp after the whole hoo-ha between Xiaxue and Dawn Yang.

(For the uninformed, the 2 infamous bloggers started an online war when Xiaxue pointed out that Dawn Yang had done plastic surgery, PS)

Well… i must say that i’m quite convinced by all the photo evidence that was shown. It’s one thing to verbally accuse but with the mountain of evidence, Xiaxue had a strong case. 

This triggered the kaypoh nature in me and i went on to search for other celebrities that were suspected of having done PS. I had so much fun that i had to share my findings with everybody! Without further ado, let’s go!

Dawn Yang - from 1997 to 2008.

She looks so different, OMG! Some people argue that girls grow up, go through puberty, etc, etc… They will blossom from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. BUT, to have such drastic changes are simply not possible. Look for yourself!!!! Plus, she has never stood out to protest against those photos. This is a classic case of “Silent means consent”. She can deny ever having PS because no one has concrete proof. (Unless her plastic surgeon stands out to give a statement)

 

Felicia Chin - Before and After

Definitely did something to her eyes. Nothing much else to comment. I like her persona, she seems like an easy-going person. But i don’t think she has the X-factor to make it big.

 

Fiona Xie - Before and After?

Well… I have my reservations about the before photo. She looks sooo young, prob 13-14. She is most likely a late-bloomer case. Anyhow, my colleague was in the same secondary school as Fiona Xie and she mentioned that she was already very “big” back then. So, i’m leaning towards giving her the benefit of doubt. In any case, even if she ready did PS, i would say that it’s a damn successful one! HAHA…

 

The local cases are really much tamer compared to what they do in Hollywood.

Starting from top left(clockwise): Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and Victoria Beckham.

We can actually learn how to tell between real and fake boobs from these 3 fine examples.

Janet Jackson - Haha, i think i don’t have to explain too much in details here. Anyone with eyes will be be able to tell the difference.

Tori Spelling - When the 2 watermelons are squishing each other in this fashion… it’s not natural. On another note, i think they look like really heavy water bombs.

Victoria Beckham - I think the silicon has turned hard over time… Basically looks like she stuffed 2 bowls in her boobs - 2 perfectly round bowls. Little wonder why David Beckham had to go look for a mistress. One can only take this much plastic…

 

And when people gets hooked onto PS, they will slowly morph into alien-looking creatures.

Behold - the new and improved Catwoman

 

And of course, how can we leave out our fave star of all time.

 

If you’re like me and want to look at more photos of Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong! Go ahead and indluge yourself… http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/

You know how there are those small, unimportant stuff happening around you, that also happens to irritate you no end.

That uncle sitting next to you on the train who keeps shaking his leg and causing a mini quake within a 2m radius.

People walking in late for movies and blocking your view of the screen whilst they slowly shuffle into their seats.

I think you get what I mean…

So i’ve decided to dedicate an entry to my endless list of complaints. HAHA…
(I’m even numbering it so that i can keep track of my complain queen status)

Topic today - Incessant phone ringing

Well, since my job change, i’ve moved a rung down on the IT ladder. From VOIP phone system, i’ve “degenerated” to using proper phones. No complaints there. Better reception, ease of usage…

But… recently, i found out the negative points.

A colleague who sits at my neighbouring cubicle went on leave for 2 days.
And her phone keeps ringing!!!!!! Non-stop!
Dear god! If she had routed it to her voicemail, it was still not too bad, at least the phone will stop after 5 rings. But she never!!!!!!

A typical situation:

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Pick up already!!

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Wa liew, how come no one picking up!!!!!!!!

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

@#$%^&*  *tears clumps of hair off head*

So you have a general idea of what i go through. Now multiply it by 20 times because someone always seems to be looking for her at all times of the day!!!!!!!!!!

Weeee… Finally had a short break since the last vacation in Sep 07.

Planned a short trip to Batam with a dear friend of mine - Kok. (It was really short! 2D1N)

I’ve known her since uni days and we’ve been through fat and thin. (I fat, she thin)
One of my bestest friend, shopping kaki and confidante. She is someone i can trust to give an honest and objective opinion whenever i have problems/frustrations.

During our first Girls’ Only trip to Taiwan in 2005, we found out that we had the natural ability to tahan each other. (In other words, we did not cat fight, get on each other’s nerves. Instead, we ate, shop, shop, ate somemore… We also watched porn on tv, drank beer… I guess it buoys down to common interests :P)

So, on 7 Jun 08, we set off to enjoy our weekend spa rendezvous.

Being the first time that both of us are catching the ferry to Batam, we reached Harbourfront at 8.20am to collect the ferry tickets. The ferry was scheduled to leave at 9.20am and we only started to queue at 9am! Problem - the queue was horrendous!!! I have never seen such a loooong queue. The queue basically snaked to the end of the building and back again. I estimate the number to be about 200 and everyone had to go through 2-3 immigration barriers.

At 9.10am, we were still eons away from getting to the front of the queue so we decided to approach some officials before we miss the ferry. Luckily there was a very helpful official that advised us to bypass the queue. So we were allowed to “cut queue” rightfully.

Thinking that we were the last few to arrive, we dashed to the ferry. But lo and behold, we were one of the first few!!! Incredibly, we waited for another hour before the ferry left the harbour. Apparently, there was a Church who organised a retreat at Batam and there were 300 participants so the entire ferry had to wait for all of them to make it to the ferry….. *Hmph* And there we were, rushing to make it On Time and sacrificing our breakfast.

Ha, i’m never good with crowds so i tend to complain quite abit.

Anyways, we reached our destination - Holiday Inn and were blown away by the service, the scenic views, our beautiful suite and the relaxing atmosphere. Shiok!

In the afternoon, we travelled to the City area for lunch and some shopping. Shopping was not really fruitful cos there wasn’t much that caught our eye. (read: Obiang!) And we had KFC for lunch. Dun pray pray, they have KFC in Singapore, Malaysia and even Batam! LOL. They also have A&W!!!! (We drank rootbeer float there) Strangely, i didn’t see the famous golden arches.

Flavour wise, the crispy chicken were similar to what we can find in Singapore. The difference - They offer rice in place of mashed potatoes. But we had the rice changed to fries (which were sucky!). And the other thing that was out of the norm - proper plates were used instead of paper boxes. *Impressed*

I’m running out of steam after writing so much. (Hands tired too) Shall skip straight to our Spa experience.
What can i say? Simply blissful…

3 hours of being pampered like a princess.

- Avocado Body Scrub
- Oatmeal Body Masque
- Balinese Body Massage

Shiok….

First time trying out the body masque. The spa lady lathered a thick layer of oil all over my body. I smelled like cereal prawns! I was also wrapped up in a plastic sheet to “stew” for 20 minutes. Now i know how it feels like to be a 纸包鸡!

Note to self: Resolve to go for a weekend trip overseas at least once a year.

Did i mention that the jacuzzi was available for all spa guests?
The initial plan was to lounge beside the pool and catch some sun. But the cloudy sky spoilt the plan. So, we retreated to the jacuzzi on a stroke of genius.

That was the best decision we made on the trip… Shall let the photos speak for themselves…

I can no longer be pissed at small kids calling me Auntie from now on. Because officially, my status has been “upgraded” to Auntie!

Yea, my first niece! Baby Jade Ng, born 9 June 08.

Didn’t manage to shoot much nice photos because baby was happily sleeping away whilst we were visiting. I think i was in the ward for less than 15 minutes. Well, more opportunities in the future!

So many things to blog about but so little time!!! Hmm, or should i say lazy?

Recap of the past 2 weeks

1) Successful salsa performance at Upper Club and had fun dressing up ala Moulin Rouge.

2) Went to Batam over the weekend. Spa, woo hoo!

3) Wild Wild Wet! *scream*

4) Sex… and the City. Watched it, that is…

But what i will start to blog about is my brush with death this morning.

As you may or may not know, i’ve quit my job at RP and started work at SGH (last thurs).  Today is my 3rd day at work and all is good so far.

Colleagues introduced me to a short cut which will be quicker to reach office.

Route is as below:
- Walk towards Block 9, also known as Mortuary
- Take lift up to Level 3
- Exit Block 9 and walk towards Block 4 where my office is situated

Simple right?

But keyword here is MORTUARY!

This morning, i took the same route but the timing sway sway coincided with a “delivery”. The “delivery item” was parked in front of the door to the lifts. So, i carefully made my way around the “parcel” and walk through the door.

Horrors of all Horrors, instead of seeing lifts, i saw locked doors with iron bars across them.

cue eerie music

Of course, i didn’t want to stay on and find our wth is behind those doors. I quickly exited the same way i came in.

As i walked out, i saw 3 uncles handling the “parcel”. They carried “it” from the floor onto a hospital stretcher. As i walked past, i could see from the corner of my eyes that the head was not covered! ARGHHHHHHHHHH

Pretending to be ok with the situation, i asked the uncles where the lifts were. (Apparently, the lifts were just behind. I turned at the wrong junction.)

Uncle 1 :有没有被吓到?

Me: Haha, 我今天 first day, 走错路!

As i walked away, i was slightly spooked. What a way to start a Monday… 
When i was safely in the lift, i realised that my entire body was in cold sweat. I swiped at my face with the back of my hands and it was clammy.

I will definitely not walk up the wrong corridor in the future!!!!

Just finished the salsa performance at the “Toastmasters’ Convention” at Suntec on Sunday morning. It went great! We were synchronised and we hit all the drops! What a relief… I must say that we really trained hard. I think i even lost abit of weight.. LOL! (At least that’s what alot of people are telling me)

Each of us also received a small trophy for our participation. HAHAHA… so cliche. The good thing is, it leaves us with a memento to show our grandkids next time: “Ah-Ma used to perform salsa ok, don’t play play!”

With 5 more days to go, we are counting down to our Saturday performance at Upper Club! This will be in front of a salsa crowd. Hope everything goes well too… *cross fingers*

Our darling Shuqin is the cover girl for our publicity poster. Ain’t she pretty? She’s the same girl from one of my earlier blog entry. Remarkable eh? Stunning transformation. *wolf whistle*

I think the words can’t be seen clearly. Do visit the website for more details!!!

Have been itching to write about the recent make-up session conducted by Wendy, one of our Salsa instructor. (For those who dun know this, I’m involved in putting up a Salsa performance end of the month. Dun laugh!!!)

Anyways, background of this session is because we needed dramatic makeup during the performance. Normal makeup would look plain under the spotlight and all.

A classmate did up a checklist recently so that we will remember to bring the necessary items.

Just look at the list of cosmetics!!! Scary… My fave is the fake eyelashes. Instantaneously changes your face from So-So to Va-Va-Voom! Incredibly long lashes in a few minutes… HAHA

	Checklist for Ladies
	Mandatory Items		Tick
	1	Performance Costume
	2	Black panty / boxers
	3	Waist/Hip level stockings
	4	Black dancing shoes
	Accessories
	1	Pearl necklace
	2	Jacket (venue may be cold)
	Makeup Items
	1	Moisturiser
	2	Liquid foundation
	3	Concealer
	4	Face Powder
	5	Eye Shadow Base (cream colour)
	6	Glitter eye shadow colour
	7	Dark eye shadow for the Arc
	8	Eyeliner
	9	Lash Curler and Black Mascara
	10	False Eye Lashes and glue
	11	Eyebrow Pencil
	12	Blusher
	13	Cotton wool / cotton buds
	14	Lip Stick and Lip Gloss
	15	Face Shimmer Powder
	16	Body Shimmer / Glitter
	17	Makeup Remover / Cleanser
	18	Scissors and Tweezers
	19	Makeup brushes
	Hairdo Items
	1	Hair Gel or Hair Spray
	2	Black Pins and black hair bands
	3	Comb / Hair brush

I can’t believe the amount of makeup i bought to sufficiently equip myself for the performance:

- Eyebrow Pencil and Eyeshadow Brush from Bodyshop
- Highlighter Eyeshadow and Eyeliner from MAC
- Liquid Foundation and Concealer from L’oreal

I definitely paid more than $100 for all the new stuff… Damn, make up is expensive!!

But hey, the results are definitely worth it! Take a look at our post make-up photos.

I still can’t forget Jean’s comments about the fake eyelashes. (Jean being our other instructor)

“Fake eyelashes remind me of Snuffy from Sesame Street.”

For the uninitiated, Snuffy refers to him: