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A New Year... A New Dawn.... A New Beginning | At The Gate of the Year

2012-01-06T11:31:00.001+08:00

" I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year.... Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown."

And he replied, 'Go into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God ... That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way!'

Is Twitter pointless???

2009-08-18T08:19:00.001+08:00

Extracted from ST

WASHINGTON - FORTY perccent of the messages on Twitter are 'pointless babble' along the lines of 'I am eating a sandwich now,' according to a study conducted by a US market research firm.

Pear Analytics, based in San Antonio, Texas, said that it randomly sampled 2,000 messages from the public stream of Twitter and separated them into six categories.

The categories were: news, spam, self-promotion, pointless babble, conversational and pass-along value.

Mr Pear said 'pointless babble' accounted for 811 'tweets' or 40.55 per cent of the total number of messages sampled.

Conversational messages - defined by Pear as tweets that go back and forth between users or try to engage followers in conversation - accounted for 751 messages or 37.55 per cent.

Mr Pear said tweets with 'pass-along value' - messages that are being 're-tweeted' or passed on by users to their followers - accounted for 174 messages or 8.70 per cent.

Self-promotion by companies was next with 117 tweets or 5.85 per cent, followed by spam with 75 tweets or 3.75 per cent.

It said tweets with news from mainstream media publications accounted for 72 tweets or 3.60 per cent.

Mr Pear said it planned to conduct the study every quarter to identify trends on Twitter, which allows its users to send messages of 140 characters or less to a network of 'followers'.

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But personally I think tat it's up to an individual. I think twitter is just like updating one status on fb!

Sincerity

2009-08-01T15:22:00.000+08:00

Sincerity is generally understood to be truth in word and act. One who means what he says is a sincere person. One who does not mean what he says is not a sincere man, and is perhaps even a hypocrite. Because of its purity the term ‘sincerity’ has endeared itself to us. We love sincere people. We also love to be known as sincere people.

As man is constituted, each part of his being – mind, emotions, etc. – is independent and is not necessarily influenced by the growth of any other part. If we could integrate the different parts of our personality, every part would then be raised to the level of the central growth. A person is integrated if his emotions are rational, social and gentlemanly to the same extent as his mind. His sincerity is partial if it is limited to the mind and external manners.

By ‘sincere’ we understand that the man acts according to his conscience. If he acts according to the dictates of his conscience, we accept his sincerity. In that case, he is sincere to himself. In society this is acceptable as sincerity, but this may be wrong. Suppose an administrator feels that according to his sincere conscience the clerk has to be treated as a second-class citizen, he may be sincere but the world outside may not accept it. He may be sincere but his own conscience may be undeveloped. It is not enough to act according to the conscience; the conscience must also be cultured and noble. Being cultured is a social concept. Being noble is a moral concept. Both are good in themselves, as sufficient guides to men in society. But there is a deeper reference, and that is the inner being, the soul. Sincerity means to act according to the dictates of the inner divine, to obey the Divine Will. Any other reference like morality, society, conscience etc. is not sufficiently high.

There are also different levels of sincerity according to the different parts of the being. There is mental sincerity, vital sincerity and the sincerity of the body. Mental sincerity means to understand and accept in the mind the highest ideals of the inner Divine. The mind has a personality of its own, its own beliefs, preferences, traditions, habits, etc. A person may want to dedicate himself to a very high ideal but the mind may not be able to accept. The nerves, otherwise known as ‘vital’, also have their own personality. The body has an equally powerful one, perhaps more powerful. Each of them have developed on their own and retain their individuality.

Of all the levels of sincerity, mental sincerity is the easiest. Let us examine it here. If we leave aside blatantly insincere people such as liars, clever crooks, etc. and consider only those who consider themselves to be sincere, and really examine their beliefs, several facets of sincerity will emerge. One can sincerely believe in a false idea. Many sincere people have a strong belief even though the belief is not true. This belief stands in the way of their progress. Some of these may be: 1) my country’s culture is the best in the world; 2) because a person is my friend, he must be trusted by everyone, etc. Sincerity should also be rational and intelligent and not foolish. It is not enough to be sincere, you must also be right.

A certain wrong belief about ourselves can have tragic consequences for our growth. An insincere employee is perhaps able, by his cleverness, to convince his boss that he is easily the best in the world and indispensable to the institution. Sometimes he comes to believe himself in his ‘ability’. If he is a sensitive man, capable of further progress in life, this belief acts like a black cover over his soul and prevents him from any progress. Sometimes people wrongly believe, in all sincerity, that their spouse is the cause of all their problems. But the problems they encounter in life, the blocks to their success, are really centered in themselves. These people lose a golden opportunity for progress. Their false view of themselves allows them to even commit outrages on the society. It does not matter they fool others, but it is a pity they fool themselves. We can call them sincerely insincere people. Most of us have such a streak in one thing or another. Unless and until we come forward to shed this aspect of sincere insincerity, the inner light will not shine forth.

It is open to everyone to make his sincerity greater and greater everyday. One can start by being guided by his conscience and becoming conscientious. One bases his sincerity of right information and socially acceptable intelligence, not sincere foolishness. Horizontally one can extend the domain of his sincerity to other similar areas of life and existence. Vertically he can raise the quality of sincerity by extending it to events of greater significance. Sincerity made perfect at the level of conscience, extended horizontally to cover all our life activities and vertically to act in important events of our life will be a sincerity of power and value.

If what is of value to you inwardly is also recognised by the society as valuable in their eyes, your sincerity reaches a second peak in the mountain chain of human progress.

Morality is a great thing for society. If one raises his own sincerity to fulfil the moral requirements of honesty, veracity, purity, etc., etc. it will result in another crown for the inner jewel of sincerity.

Morality is great, conscience is great, society is great. All are good in themselves. In a spiritual endeavour, they are stepping stones, not the final crown. For the final crown, the inner Divine is the sole reference. One must be sincere to the inner Divine and try to express it in speech, emotions and acts.

There is a test for sincerity and its level of attainments. One who has achieved mental sincerity will not complain about anything. One whose vital sincerity is complete will not know any sadness of any kind. The man who has achieved sincerity at the physical level will not meet with failures of any kind in his work.

One who achieves sincerity at the level of the Spirit will be able to evoke it successfully in others at all three levels, according to the intensity of his own attainment and the purity of the other receiving human being.

This is for ~ RIP MJ

2009-07-03T19:17:00.003+08:00

I have always adored him... This was the ever first song I listened when i was say abt 5 or so...I am unable to embed the video as it has been disabled you utube. You can follow the link to see the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPTDU40hO4

I Simply love everything about him.. the way he roll his sleves, his pants with white socks and black shoes, his one hand sequins glove, his star stunning moon walk.... everything... no one can ever sing or even dance like or even come close to that.

I remember he was doing his DANGEROUS tour and I was still in secondary school. Of course he did do a show in Singapore. I could not afford a ticket back than. I could not even take a peek of him at Raffles Hotel. I gave that a miss thinking that there would always be another time but nooo... he is gone and gone forever.
Many people can say many things about him but I think he is one of the finest HHUMAN on planet earth.

He is really gone too soon and He is the one and only king of POP. No one can ever take his place.

Some of my ever fav videos...

And many many more from Billie Jean till date Blood on Dance Floor...

Miss you Michael ~ RIP.

No mid yr bonus for civil service..

2009-06-05T09:52:00.002+08:00

This is really sad. First time in civil service and I have no bonus!

No 1 mth.. Its ok la... 1 mth is a little too much but not even 1/2 mth or even 1/4 mth? This is really depressing.

The GST and income tax is still ongoing and the same. The expenses are still the same. But the income is not same anymore. I wonder where the surplus has gone to! Why is there no help when in need for people.

The Secret to a Happy Marriage

2009-06-04T09:36:00.002+08:00

There was once a man and woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that the little old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about.

For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but one day, the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover. In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoebox and took it to his wife's bedside. She agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted doilies and a stack of money totaling $25,000.

He asked her about the contents. "When we were to be married," she said, "my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you I should just keep quiet and crochet a doilie."

Only two precious doilies were in the box. She had only been angry with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with happiness. "Honey," he said, "that explains the doilies, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?" "Oh," she said, "that's the money I made from selling the doilies."

So does that mean the women have to stop arguing and crochet dollies? And whenever the other half gets a little unreasonable does that mean I have to stop arguing and crochet dollies?

I think i beg to differ... I think nowadays i have gone past the days of arguing. When the other half starts his bang bang boo what i do is go to the kitchen, start cleaning and cooking. And when I serve him food, he knows he is in the wrong and says sorry. :)

Love is sweet after all.... I HATE ARGUMENTS.....

RIP " Master Warrant Officer Palani Jegathesan " : The world has lost a good man.... you are terribly missed SIR!

2009-04-19T01:11:00.000+08:00

SAF warrant officer dies after 3km run

A VETERAN warrant officer from the Singapore Armed Forces collapsed and died yesterday morning after completing a 3km run at the annual SAF Commanders' Sports Day.
Master Warrant Officer Palani Jegathesan, 45, of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, was taken immediately to the Safti Military Institute Medical Centre, less than five minutes away from where he fell at the Safti Military Institute Sports Complex.

When doctors there failed to revive him, he was rushed to the National University Hospital, but died about an hour later.

The Straits Times understands that the SAF veteran of over 20 years, a father of two, had not complained of any illness before his run. Officers had performed the usual checks to find out if there were some who did not feel well.

MWO Jegathesan had marched in last year's National Day Parade as the regimental sergeant major for the colours party.

He was also said to be health conscious, although he had been diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. He was a vegetarian who did not drink or smoke and he ran three times a week.

Last week, he had complained of breathing difficulties during a run, but had dismissed it as 'nothing much', said his daughter Devage Jegathesan, 18.

The night before he died, he had come home as usual and spent time chatting with her and her 16-year-old brother.

The Secondary 5 student at Woodlands Secondary School was in class when she got a call from a relative to go straight to the hospital as her father had suffered an 'exercise injury'.

'I couldn't believe it when I heard he had passed away,' she said.

She said that he was a devoted father who had been planning a year-end holiday for the family.

MWO Jegathesan is also survived by his 45-year-old wife, a computer planner.

He will be given a full military funeral today. Mindef said it was assisting the family and is investigating the incident.

Last month, another warrant officer - 52-year-old Second Warrant Officer Lim Kian Hong - also died during a training run.

Is this my idea of a long wkend?

2009-04-10T18:02:00.002+08:00

Its good friday today. Hubby working. He left at 6 am plus. I thought of sleeping a while longer but i simply just could not go back to sleep. So I decided to clean the house. Vacumming and mopping. And by 9 am I was done with the cleaning. Mmm bored again. Was watching TV till like 11 ish and than go ready to go Annalakshmi. Lunch was ok ok only.

Recently my wrist watch died on me. I am a big fan of digital watches. Just a simple watch to show me the time, day and date. Good enough. I know its very old school but its really easy for me. So off the whole familia went to Mustafa to look for a watch but I just cannot seem to find any. And I came back home with just some idly batter. I will be doing idly on Sunday.

Tonite the hubby and myself are off to watch Fast and Furious 4. After a long time we are going to watch a midnight show. :) Looking forward to that.... till than I shall get a wink or two....

Have a good weekend everyone.....

X

2009-03-18T11:13:00.001+08:00

உன்னை நான் பார்த‌து வெண்ணிலா வெலையில்...

Ms X: Today she wearing PURPLE SUIT! ... very the corporate color!

ps | the company logo is purple!!!

:)

She really makes my day!

The Mail

2009-03-17T10:48:00.002+08:00

I have known her for so many years... we grew up together. We may not be close initially but over the years we got really close. Marriage and kids got us even closer. I was always there for her. I have always looked upon her as my little sister. We have shared so many things. Maybe things would not in this way if she clarified with me first! Betrayal and back stabbing has never been a word of LeoMitra's dictionary. Well... the showdown would bring forward lots of truth which have been buried for a long time.

" I have always been very very frank with you and I am sure you know it as well."

Maybe I guess... she did not know me as much as I thought or even as much as I know about her.

~ I am sure GOD is watching as you mentioned.

Exams and Jitters..

2009-03-12T09:05:00.001+08:00

This goes a very long time back....

I HATE SCHOOL
I HATE EXAMS
I HATE TEACHERS
I HATE RECESS TIME
I HATE SCHOOL KIDS ( well I was one b4 )

I do not see the reason as to why we need to sit for exams. Coz when you come to the working world, nothing is relevant to what you have studies at all. This ismy personla opinion la. I could be wrong after all....

My cousin Rubern Naidu ( malaysia ) got his O level results today..and he scored 10 As and 2 Bs. Well... he is one boy in our family whom we were anxiously waiting for his results to be out. In sec 3 he topped his school and he was featured in newspapers and his parents were interviewed as well.

He his head is really big ya!! Well done Rubern. You have made the whole family proud.

The drive to look younger

2009-03-11T08:53:00.002+08:00

I had a good time at work yesterday. I cherish very second of it. After work it was also "fun". The better half and myself went for a movie and dinner. I watch this horror tamil movie called " Yavarum Nalam ". As for today... I have just started work and I am already thinking of what to cook tonight. Karuvadu ( Kurau Salted Fish ) it shall be. :)

Thanks Sho for the lovely flowers... you really made my day!! Leo saw the bouquet and asked why you never include his name!!! I replied with a smirk " dun ya ever think abt it baby! " Hubby never liked flowers and he believes that they are a total waste of money. But cares.. my bff sent me a bouquet which consist of roses, chocolates and doll pens. Sho, my colleagues at work are eyeing the doll pens... but no worries the bouquet is safe and sound at home.

My lovely OGS gals got me this Moroccan Rose shower gel, bath | massage oil and body cream. Awesome rosy smell. I LOIKE!

And of course these pics would not be possible without Lin... thanks Lin!

ps: Latest news... Ms X walked straight to the closed glass door and bumped her head. OUCH! What a weirdo!

The Great Big 30!

2009-03-10T10:48:00.002+08:00

“So? You’ve turned 30?”

“Huh! What’s so special about turning 30? I’ve turned all years from 1- 29, then why do they keep on harping about this 30 alone?” Turning 30 seems to be a devastating blow for the youngsters. Why is this soul searching only at 30 and not earlier or later?!!

Why do we people get stuck to this “Age 30” syndrome? Why not at 20, 40 or even 50? The truth is we do contemplate on our every birth year, but 30 seem to be a crucial number because others say so!Age 30 sends a wave of panic among the youngsters, and a feeling of dread. They think that 30 is a milestone, and one should have accomplished what he had aimed for, and he should have achieved his goal by then.

What have I done till now? What did I want to do? Is everything over? Have I settled down in my life? Education, career, marriage - What else have I left to do? Baby???So many questions running in their mind.

The underlying tensions and expectations to have them all figured out by the age of 30 surfaces during this cross over.

Life is not a neat and complete package. We do not know what is in store for us. Perhaps the past generations were a luckier lot, because by the time they reached the age of 30, they had almost fulfilled, achieved what they wanted in life. A lucrative job, and a wonderful family with kids, and they kept on going.

Though the latter generations have still a long way to go, the choices, options and opportunities being offered to them are complex, yet lucrative.

They can afford to change track at 30, switch and jump over their aims and goals, and strive to the top.

So what if people say you are old? We become older every second, every month, and every year. First accept that you are old and you are 30. Hahaha.....

30 years was an age when the older generation was married and had two kids. But now guys think of marrying only after the age of 30. So now people come to you again with the standard question, “Aren’t you married yet?” Or if you are married it would be... why no baby?? So many curious faces and anxious queries, too many personal questions are all to be faced.

However, we can say that the 20s period is a training ground where the youth have to strive to materialize their fantasies through trial and error. And 30 is the right age when one starts to make these fantasies into reality.

There are varying views that while some view 30 as a mere number, we may also consider it as a significant birthday where we can do a lot of soul-searching and self analysis, where flirtation, fun and life’s entertainment take a back seat, and the value of life, friends, relationship and other important aspects in life comes to the forefront because at this age you have earned the right to be yourself by now!

Does this "turning 30" syndrome applicable to men also? I dont think so because men have a tendency to take it all in their stride.

Happy Birthday to me!

Krabi or Phuket??

2009-03-04T08:58:00.001+08:00

HMMM!! which one shall it be?

Cooking! Hassel??

2009-03-03T09:16:00.002+08:00

What a refreshing morning....

Yesterday night I came back home and cooked. I did Sambar which is dhal curry and ikan bilis | quail eggs sambal. What a combination baby....

It was just awesome. My mom recently got me a small 3Liter pressure cooker from india. That thing is just so damn useful. I washed the dhal, added the veges like potato, brinjal and carrots with 3 pcs of garlic and one green chili sliced.. I tell you... it was all cooked in just 10 mins... awesome ya simply awesome. So much time saved plus gas.

The better half was in kinda good mood yesterday. He helped me deshell quail eggs, cut onions, wash the utensils and so on.... while I cooked.

So much for home cooked food eh!

I feel like I am newly married once again :)

How to loose weight in 10 days?

2009-02-28T00:10:00.000+08:00

Will I??

As she looks...

2009-02-26T08:41:00.002+08:00

There is this woman in my work place... and today I am gonna blog about her. Lets just call her X.

Ms X is one of the PA's for a well known director. X is skinny and has an old woman face. Ok la.. I will be nice.. she is not that fugly after all. One thing I have always noticed is her belt. She always wears this ugly black belt right below her boobs. And its always the same black belt.

Sometimes Ms X tries her level best to look young. Well, no harm in trying to look young. All women wanna look young right! One day i attended this meeting where all PA's of each division meet for admin stuffs.. she came into the room with a side pony tail, a white top, a short skirt, boots... ah yes boots and of course the hero of the story, her belt.

I just could not control man.. I immediately burst out laughing....

She is a nice person but its just her way of dressing that tickles me.. once again I say.. I am not being a bad person but Ms. X really makes my day....

India!

2009-02-01T20:37:00.002+08:00

My sis and parents will be flying off to india on tuesday and thursday respectively. My parents, I think this is the 3rd or 4th time to india and as for Anush, I think this is the 4th time too if I remember correctly.

They will do loads of shopping as well as loads visting to most temples.

Going to india is actually like a boon granted by GOD. Visiting the great temples of india is like " Are you fated to step into the sacred place in the first place?" Till today I have never been to india. My hubby has been to india like 5 times.

I guess that simply my time is not up for the holy visit as yet. We have plans for Thirupathi and i really really hope that this coming March everything materialise.

India, here Leomitra comesss....... Dato Sriji... please make it work!! I promise you laddu! :)

A New Home

2009-02-01T02:15:00.002+08:00

This marks the begining of a third wk in my very own space. You know what... the feeling is just simply unexplainable. AWESOME... at your own space and doing your own things.

I am not saying that my Mom's place was hell... nothing could ever beat that heaven but its just that the own space thingy adds on to your very own mood.

Basically after i shifted out of my mom's place I have been cooking almost every other day. From thosai to chappati or from chicken curry to rasam.... Name it and I cook it.

I just love me... myself and just me!

wait and waiting

2009-01-03T23:30:00.002+08:00

Too busy busy.... reno is almost complete...cleaning in process. Till the 17th its only gonna be cleaning and unpacking and arranging...

~ Praise the Lord!

A new start...AGAIN!

2009-01-01T22:21:00.000+08:00

I wish all my friends a very happy 2009. A new beginning once again. I have been very busy lately. busy with my new house. I should be moving in by the 17th. not should. I m moving in on the 17th. counting down the days. a bit sad to leave my mom's place actually.

I wonder ................

2008-11-18T11:10:00.002+08:00

I was on my way home yesterday night.... Usually I walk from the MRT station to my mom's place. It was growing to be quite dark I should say. From far I could see an Indian couple. It was quite clear that they are quarelling about someting. The man was shouting at the wife. It was quite loud I should say. The poor lady was carrying a toddler in her arms. He was holding a black can in his hand and it should be beer I am sure. He was looking quite drunk tough or rather very. He kept pushing the lady backward despite she holding the baby in her arms. They were washing their dirty linens in public. Free show man!

At this very point of time, I feared for the baby. The baby was crying too. One more push and the lady was gonna fall onto the road with the baby in her arms. And as anticipated, she did. The lady picked herself and up continued to fight with the man in between her sobs. The poor child was wailing away but none of them turned their attention to the poor child. The child just continued to cry and cry.

If I were the child's mother, i will not fight with the child in my arms. I fear for the baby's safety.

Sometimes i wonder if god is still listening to what we say!!! Why do people like them need a child??

I wonder.....................

5 yrs down the road!

2008-11-17T12:59:00.002+08:00

5 yrs of marriage...

Marriage is the joining of two bodies and two minds
Past mistakes are unwanted and better left behind
From this day forth you must take care of each other
You’ll learn to draw strength each day from one another

The first year is hardest but you must learn to adapt
Find your middle ground and the rest will work out
It’s a beautiful journey if you are dedicated
Time is your friend and will keep you educated

Learn from mistakes and heed this advice
Never bring them up and never try them twice
Appreciate each other and be verbally kind
Each day when the sun sets leave your anger behind

As your journey progresses and the children arrive
Remember to keep your marriage alive
Your children will grow up and leave the nest
Make sure your marriage doesn’t die from loneliness

By following these words you’ll find marriage is bliss
And you’ll find there is no better place than this
Home is meant to be your soft place to fall
And the love you project will envelope it all.........

New Home

2008-11-09T14:27:00.002+08:00

Last friday we attended the first appointment for buying over our new house. Yes. 7th November 2008. The keys will be officially handed over on the 9th of December.

Waiting.......

SAW V and The Coffin

2008-10-31T10:07:00.001+08:00

Two awesome movies.... can't wait man!

What to do next!

2008-10-29T12:41:00.001+08:00

Diwali is finally over.

There was just so much things to do for Diwali... I guess the housework is simply expanding by the day. Man... i am begining to hate housework la. Or maybe I have become lazy after being with mommy dearest for a year plus. Although I am counting down the days to move into my new crib, at a little corner of my heart I have started to fear for the wholesome housework. Where its gonna be my own house and I will be doing the housework all by myself. Jeesh!! Scary man.

I have sold my flat. Currently HOMELESS. mmmm waiting for my new crib...

Diwali was awesome. Double celeb as it was his birthday as well. Was at my mom's place till about 6 plus in the evening and than we made our way to Shoba's place. As usual, their place is like ours man. I think even if I got to any of my relatives place I don't think I am ever so comfy. We cut cake for the hubby. Well, I think he should be surprised.

We had awesome food and as usual got ourselves drunk. Men drinking beer. And we the babes were drinking COINTREAU. Ah yes.... not a very nice after feeling. It was extremely sweet and I promise I will never ever touch it again. Its a perfect blend of bitter and sweet orange peels. More for cocktails. We were drinking it with sprite.

I still prefer my Chivas with green tea. Right Shoba???

PISCES - The Dreamer

2008-10-21T11:17:00.001+08:00

Generous, kind, and thoughtful.
Very creative and imaginative.
May become secretive and vague.
Sensitive.
Don't like details Dreamy and unrealistic.
Sympathetic and loving.
Kind.
Unselfish.
Good kisser.
Beautiful.

Team Building and a fun filled time

2008-10-19T13:59:00.003+08:00

Thanks to my D and DD..

The whole team had a wonderful time last friday. Lots of fun and lots of food and lots of bitching!

Welcoming Diwali

2008-10-10T09:52:00.002+08:00

Its Diwali in about lets say 2 weeks time. Many many things to do.

1. Cut my hair shorter. Just the back. Not touching the front.
2. Maybe get a two tone highlight ( Blond and dark red )
3. Sew saree blouses for the sarees anu bought for me form INDIA.
4. Get some kuey kuey for Diwali
5. Get some prayers stuff for my mom's place.. yeah Diwali is coming.
6. Mommy's Bday coming.. dunno what to get so I'll just give her ang pow.
7. Hubby's bithday is falling on Diwali.. so double celeb means more moolah running away from me.

Can't wait to step into my new house man! Hope time flies faster!!!

Just Me and only me

2008-10-04T23:41:00.004+08:00

It has been quite a while since I last gave importance to me and only me. So this entry is just going to be me and only me.

Orchard?

LV?

City Information?

Star _ BOLLYWOOD?

Cover Page?

No please! not her...

Artist?

Exhibition?

???

It does feel good to be important after all.

Smart?

2008-09-30T14:48:00.002+08:00

Woke up groggily and came to work. Was late... sleep early but still late. Yeah I know, No matter how much Sumitra sleeps she is still, always and forever sleepy. Tomorrow Raya holiday la so can sleep.

When I came to office, it was quite drama... Yes, 6 laptops have been stolen. The one sitting next to me lost hers. Thank god i always lock mine in the pedestal as i do not have lappy lock. Hence mine was saved.

The security guards are all indians. Sad case man ... CID came and was questioning everyone and also the INDIAN security guards. Taking reports and scouting for finger prints. For a moment I felt that I was in some CSI drama man! Quite interesting I should say.

But than again the whoever must be really dumb. Cause this has become a police case and this person is gonna be charged with trespassing and theft. SAD SAD... but more sad for the hardwork of my colleagues whose lappies have been stolen. They have so much info and best part is they never do a back up....

F1 and Dhool 08 is OVER

2008-09-28T22:26:00.003+08:00

F1_ The Ultimate Craze

Yesterday night, everyone in my family was watching the F1 race on TV. The first ever night race held on city circuit. Erm, just fast cars wizzing by... nothing interesting for me... After watching for about 10 mins I was in bed with my lappy. I like cars but I don't really racing and cars...

Dhool 08_ Dance competition held on Vasantham

Finally no favourism at all. AEROCRATZ won. Unique style of song selection and dance. Simply awesome. This time there was no usual NUS, Anarchy 99 or Kali Dancers. Yes. A new era of dancers.

Maybe we should now look forward to The Singapore Youth Olympics 2010....

Torn!!!

2008-09-26T12:09:00.002+08:00

I guess that its just ever so difficult to be torn between your family and your better half...

At times I feel so sorry for that person.. what mental torture. Life is such, never so easy to please everyone. All married gals out there, am I right to say so? Ya tell me...

Some things never change...

2008-09-25T12:29:00.003+08:00

such as a man's love for his family.

Parents' teach us girls patience, love and harmony. We grew with so much of protection and love. I have always benn a daddy's girl. Yes, my dad is a hero and i adore him truly. He is a man who did not send my mom to work and insisted that only a mother can bring up her child best. My mom though educated stayed at home to look after me. On her part it is indeed a huge sacrifice. But she did it for dad and myself. On the other hand dad was not an egoistic man. He made sure as a man of the family he provided the best for his wife and his daughter. At that time, his salary was not that high but he was not hesistant to hold two jobs to support his family. And he gave the best to both wife and child. Men of those days.

Men of today... Loves his family too... not his wife but his mom and dad and siblings... no matter how much the wife has sacrificed for him.

FILIAL? TO.................

AWAY

2008-09-23T09:13:00.000+08:00

COULD I JUST RUN AWAY FROM EVERYTHING?

A day at HDB and IMM

2008-09-20T14:50:00.001+08:00

Went as early as 9.30am for our appointment. Yes, our first appointment to sell our flat. Our love nest of 5 yrs has partially, officially belonged to someone else. Thats ok.

Alot of things have changed with HDB now. Our appt session took a real long time. By the time we finished it was lunch time. Finished about 1.30pm to be exact. We were famished. So many signing of papers to do. Our case was a little complicated coz we took a bank loan for our flat. Yes, DUMB la. You know at that time of marriage, where everything is so rushing, it was just too much for us to handle. With insufficient cash amount, we had to opt for a bank loan. And our agent also conned us. Not only that... we also did not do our home work properly.

But this time round, we did our homework properly and opt for HDB loan. I think we should move to our new place by end of Nov if our calculations are right. I hope HDG will make everything smooth. Thanks to HDG.

After settling the HBD stuffs, we made our way to IMM Jurong... I think this is the first time I am going to IMM... not sure if I am right but the place looks the least familiar to me.

IMM has a lot of household things. From renovation hubs to furniture shopping to electrical stuffs. Yes. We made some casual checks with renovation contractors. We quite like Chew Interior. Very sleek designs... we got sme quotations from them. After that went shopping for aircon. We thought of having aircon for the living room... but still contemplating! as there is no barrier between the living room and the kitchen....

CONTEMPLATING.....

TGIF

2008-09-18T14:22:00.002+08:00

Its a thursday but I feel like its friday. why?? Simple. I M ON LEAVE TOMORROW!! Yeah!!! Just like a little child who is let loose on the playground without an adults' supervision.

Tomorrow morning I am off to HDB to sign off my flat. Yes 5 yrs of memories to do away with. Time to move away and start things afresh. Have actually looked for a bigger flat. Yes! also in woodlands. I woodlands makkal la what to do. New love nest. Or maybe, its a new begining. Aiyo... Y am I so like that huh!!! Yucks!!!

I am actually looking a swing! Any suggestions??

Decision

2008-09-17T09:51:00.002+08:00

I guess i have to put a stand somewhere. It as to come to a stop somehow. I have to open my mouth and talk. Yeah, if I keep thinking only and not talking, no way that the opposite party is going to understand or even come close to understanding -- ponders

I can't always be giving!! I have to take sometimes too. I guess its all in the game and it has to be a smart game if course. Coz what is it that is at stake? All these years of love, care and many many sacrifices!

Time heals all hurt but not always. Certain things stays fresh at the back mind. No matter what, they can never be erased. So before we do sometime or even before we say anything, we have to be double or triple sure that we are ready for the consequences.

One of the most beautiful lyrics I have come across in recent years...

2008-09-16T09:55:00.002+08:00

Azhiyile mukkulikkum azhage
aviyile thathalikkum azhage
un kuleloadu vilaiyaadum kattraage urumaari
mundhanai madiyerevaa moochodu kudiyereva
un idaiyodu nademaadum udaiyaage
naan maari ennaalum sooderevaa
en jenmum edearevaa

Azhiyile mukkulikkum azhage
aviyie thathalikkum azhage
un vimmendre kannaththil
vimmendre nenchaththil ichchendru
idhal vaikkevaa ichchaikkor vilai vaikkeva
Un oom endre sollukkum vim endre sollukkum
ippodhe nadai vaikkeva
mounaththai kudi vaikkeva

Agum baadhi mugum baadhi paayum sugam meedhi
maraiththaalum marekkaadhe azhagey
adivaanum sivandhaalum kodippookkal parandhaalum
unnai pole irukkaadhu anbey
Adivaanum sivandhaalum kodippookkal parandhaalum
unnai pole irukkaadhu anbey

Azhiyile mukkulikkum azhage

The above is one of the most romantic songs I have ever heard in recent years. The lines are just simply so awesome. Make me wanna fall in love all over again!

Merry Sunday? Or is it not?

2008-09-14T21:52:00.003+08:00

Why am I waking up at 6.30 am on a Sunday morning to... ??? COOK?? Menu - Nasi Lemak. Dishes would be Lemak rice, Udang Sambal (spicy with extra extra chilie padi), crispy fried chicken, fried eggs and cucumber!!!

Heaven.

After cooking, showered and did some folding of cloths. Than at about 12.30 lunched. Too hungry to wait for other members of the family. Ha! After a wonderful lunch, had a glass of chilled coke! Damn sinful man!! But its heavenly.

Was watching a nice movie online on my lappy and i dosed off... aand i only woke up in the evening. All is good but the only damage is tomorrow is a Monday and so its Off to work...

Tonight at the stroke of 12 I have to wish my dearest friend Shoba " Happy Birthday " Yes, forget her wedding anniversary so i better keep awake this time or else I am dead meat...

Lots of Blessings and wishing you a very happy birthday Love...!!!

Is it a Merry Day?

2008-09-14T01:53:00.002+08:00

I think HDG is turning his eyes on me after a series of DOWNS... yeah only 29 many more wonderful years to come but I feel like I've been through alot. School, Teens, LOVE, Marriage, Life, Family and Work. Or is it just me.

At times I really regret alot of things. Alot of mistakes done cannot be undone. And to live with the mistake is a real pain. Or is it just me.

Does pain really change a person? Does pain bring a person real far in life? Does pain encourage hate? Does pain isolate oneself? Does pain drives a person to sucide? Or is it just me?

Anush is Back...

2008-09-11T08:45:00.002+08:00

Yes.... went to fetch her from BUDGET TERMINAL today morning... so I had to get up at 5 in the morning. But its ok la... I have given her $400 for shopping... I such a good sister but than again, the shopping is for me la.. not her.. haaa haaaa haaaa.

Such an evil one right!!! But she has been to india like 3 times and this latest one is a business trip man.. ya lucky she. Parents, hubby and myself were at the airport to receive her. Went to Tiong Bahru for breakfast. Bought the ever famous Chee Queh for myself ( lunch ) and for a nice colleague of mine.

Managed to hog a free ride to work...anu is on official off today, so good leh I also wan..I repeatedly told her not to open up her bag till I am back home. Yes... but all she could do was snigger at me!!!

I can't wait to get home and rummage through her things!!

Hema Uphadhay and Dovy Darling

2008-09-10T23:28:00.002+08:00

I cannot believe that this is my second post in a day, ya the same day... just came back from tekka... had a wonderful evening with sweet Hema and Dovy darling.

We had authentic chettinaad food at Anjappar... Hema truly enjoyed herself. And so did Dovy. Sweet Hema got me a nice kurta suit from north india... and they all look so lovely!! Thanks Hema....

Really looking forward to her opening in November....maybe I should wear the suit Hema bought me...

Anush will be back soon from India...touching down at 6.30 am tomorrow morning. Can't wait to see her or rather can't wait to see her shopping!! Till than nights...

Mommy's Leave Approval

2008-09-10T11:26:00.003+08:00

Wake up time : 6 am ( hubby's alarm goes off at 6am everyday regardless of his work days. ) After waking up, I was staring at the ceiling and next to me was him.. sleeping like a baby.... ewwwww.... ok he is the kind who can never wake up even if you blast a bomb near his ear... and me being the light sleeper, wakes up at even the softest tossing.

Than walk to towel rack with eyes half open. Saw mom...

Mom : Today I cooking mee hoon goreng...
Me : OK
Mom : You both eating right?
Me : Dunno!! I meeting an artist friend of mine, now at STPI la... meet her at tekka for thosai..
Mom : Than cook for me only issit!!!
Me : Dun cook la ... off day for you... I approve!
Mom : OK call me when comming home... ( it means she also wants thosai )

A typical morning with mommy dearest....

I will really miss my family when I move out of my parents' place. Now I dun cook except on weekends... I come back from work on week days to a wonderful place called home and home cooked meals served with mother love...

Happy Anniversary!!! Love!

2008-09-09T13:08:00.002+08:00

Shoba....

This is for you....

Ok firstly I know I am a Dubuku coz I forgot your wedding anniversary... duh! how can i forget la.... somemore write in my diary and keep you know! Aiya..... I will make it up on ur birthday!

But anyways... HAPPY 2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Lets have a VODKA session soon!!!

many many things

2008-09-07T04:44:00.002+08:00

missing?? ah yes....

My job was not a web designing job after all... it was more like a programmers' position much to my horror. But a blessing came... and offer to work with the Youth Olympics.

Yes... work has commenced with Youth Olympics....

Thanks to his divine grace.....

2nd day at work...

2008-08-05T21:10:00.002+08:00

Back from work.... supposed to get some training from New York Office in the morning at 8 am. Yes at 8am i was in office. But the pax who was supposed to train me was sick and unable to train me. I saw the email only after i got to office....

But it was not that bad. All alone on the 31st floor over looking the sea is definately not that bad after all... had hot piping tea and biscuits... met sho for lunch. I can't come to terms that my building is just next to her's. My next four months of lunch is with her and than on whereby she moves to some other part of Singapore.

Had a busy day after all.. trying to learn the ropes. But this a very cozy work place where you are treated like an adult and not like a fucking school kid. Left work early so that I would be able to catch the night training at 8pm. But due to some international connectivity problem, it had to be resheduled.

And I am of to work at 6.45 am as I have to be in office at 8am for training. Goodnites peeps....muacks!!!~

A whole new begining ... once again

2008-07-28T22:11:00.001+08:00

Next week I am off to work. Yes .... new job, new environment, new friends and a whole new begining.

Many many people are so happy for me. Love you all. Can't wait to start work... Coz, l am fat and getting fatter. So once l am back to work, l can start my fruit diet....winks....

thanks

2008-07-24T14:53:00.000+08:00

Thanks to his divine grace. A million thanks.

10.49pm... all alone in the dark...

2008-07-20T22:34:00.004+08:00

Yes, Its 10.34pm... usually, on a sunday I am my usual grouchy self. Contemplating if i should go to work or not! Trust me, I am in bed by 9pm. And I drag myself to work on Mondays. I hate MONDAYS and I am the most apt person for MONDAY BLUES. And on Mondays I only wear BLACK!!!!

But today I am blogging at 10.49pm... yes... menu for for tomorrow would be prawn sambal and sambar ( dhal curry la.. for my non - indian friends ). Good combination right? So after cooking what's next? Hubby is home for tomorrow. Yes I know I have to met Yatz... will come see you real soon. ( I know she is sreaming at me at the back of her head as it has been a long time since I saw her. )

Ok off to watch HBO now!! Good nite! Oh yes, some pics of jai and myself from the last time we met!

As she looks on....

2008-07-19T18:04:00.004+08:00

...for greener pastures

aliens

2008-07-19T00:02:00.000+08:00

people are never what they claim to be. The inner actual self overrides every thing.......period

Counting DOWN

2008-07-10T18:00:00.001+08:00

2 more work days to go and I am a prisoner out prison with the sunny rays hitting my face for the first time and my eyes unable to see the glaring sunshine.....

Life goes on.

2008-07-07T15:11:00.003+08:00

Last update : 10th March 1979 - MY BIRTHDAY
Now : Have tendered my resignation to STP(X)and will be jobless soon.( HOLA )
Gonna start marketing my flat to sell and also get hooked a new fantastic place

The past few months nothing happened except for the above mentioned.

My colleagues are sad that I am leaving... but well I have get on my gears and move ahead. Life is complete when you there is sweetness, bitterness, sourness and lots and lots of spicyness. The two years here have really drained me alot... I feel that I have neglected my family, my friends and loved ones much much. July 14th - LAST DAY @ WORK. Agenda for the next few days will follow up soon.

I am really blessed to have such wonderful colleagues... some la not all...
The past few days I am kinda being treated to heavenly lunch and dinner. I had lunch with Norie the PR gal.... Not being a big fan Jap food as they are seldom spicy, Norie convinced and led me to YOYOGI @ robertson walk...

We had salad, salmon sashimi, some fishcake soup thingy, awesome pregnant fish, salmon teriyaki, rice and miso soup... lastly finished off with matcha ice cream.

Thanks Norie and all the best!

29

2008-03-10T09:49:00.002+08:00

29. Yes I am 29 today. I cannot believe it, I will be 30 next yr! Its ok la ... life starts at 30. :)

Happy birthday to me...
Happy birthday to me...
Happy birthday to me...
Happy birthday to me...

Introducing my latest FLING!

2008-03-06T17:56:00.004+08:00

Finally I got it man! After many many days of chasing and pondering! I have been using it for a week and let me tell ya that this is one cool kick! Welcome to the world of ASUS... Nimz akka i know u r fuming... hahahaha urs OTAI phone... Haryati Eksan!!! I know what you are thinking too....

Well galfriends... I m simply a sucker for good looking mobile phones.. or now i should say PDAs rather.

I think I wan a HOLIDAY

2008-02-08T13:54:00.001+08:00

Badly in need of a break! indiaaaa.... here I come! But b4 that off to Cameron Highlands on the 14th of March to attend a wedding!

Nostalgiaaaa

2008-02-07T23:14:00.000+08:00

Vanity Fair Refusal!!

2008-02-07T12:02:00.000+08:00

I thought this was my blog and my space to rant. But never did i know that i have a sista who wants to upload her vanity galore onto my space... she never stops taking pictures.

" GONG XI FA CAI "

Hotties shopping @ ORCHARD

2008-01-28T18:42:00.000+08:00

Us @ orchard...mmmm that was like such a long long time ago... hubby was having his morning shift hence dad, mom, anush and myself decided to go ORCHARD... It has really been ages since we last went there as a family... as most of you know we the TEKKA MAKKALS!!!

We were trying on some dresses.... tot they were on some sale... but it was expensive... like not really a sale u know...

Any suggestions peeps!!

Frustration

2008-01-22T09:32:00.000+08:00

I cannot believe that some mother fuckers actually love back stabbing so much. Pardon me for my language but I am really pissed.

There is this biatch in my office and she just love finding faults and ccing the top poeple in emails when people's back are turned. I wonder if god is watching??? Isn't he gonna give these kind of people what is deem right for them??

God! Are you listening??

R u listening??

2008-01-16T09:19:00.000+08:00

Yes, I choose what I wanted.... but am I happy?

I trusted U and U only in whatever I did.

"Stranger In Moscow"

2008-01-15T23:15:00.000+08:00

I was wandering in the rain
Mask of life, feelin' insane
Swift and sudden fall from grace
Sunny days seem far away
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
Stalin's tomb won't let me be
On and on and on it came
Wish the rain would just let me

How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside

Here abandoned in my fame
Armageddon of the brain
KGB was doggin' me
Take my name and just let me be
Then a begger boy called my name
Happy days will drown the pain
On and on and on it came
And again, and again, and again...
Take my name and just let me be

How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel (How does it feel now)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside

How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel (How does it feel now)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside

Like stranger in Moscow
Like stranger in Moscow
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger, baby
Like stranger in Moscow
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger, baby
Like stranger in Moscow
I'm live in lonely
I'm live in lonely, baby
Stranger in Moscow

Wedding @ Kulai - part 1 - pics

2007-12-26T14:03:00.000+08:00

wedding @ Kulai

2007-12-20T22:16:00.000+08:00

yeah, my cousin bro's wedding on 15th Dec 2007. Well, I ahould say that it was more like a gathering for the whole family. My mom has 11 siblings in total and hence, I have I think about 65 cousins... walla... big family eh!

But they are so fun. After my wedding in Singapore and Jai's wedding in Jerantut, this was the wedding we cousins were looking forward to eagerly. It was more of like " Eh what saree you wearing ya? Wat hairstyle you gonna do etc etc"

There is a wedding coming up in March next year and off we go to Cameron Highlands.. yeah....

More pics coming....

How do I......

2007-12-07T09:37:00.000+08:00

I thought you mean the world to me,
but least did I ever realise that others meant more than me....

Maybe, it is all just meant to be!

Hurt

2007-12-05T10:21:00.000+08:00

Why do you keep hurting me so much! I think I have done more than I ever can for you ... but now things are very different. Each and everytime you fight with me, you are moving away from me. Yes, and you are getting further each time.

Before you hurt others,
Hurt yourself first.
It will make you wise.
Before you love yourself,
Try to love others first.
It will make you perfect.

~~~

@ Esplanade with September babies!!!

2007-11-12T15:55:00.000+08:00

Well, we are a funny bunch of monkeys. First we went for drink and than dessert and lastly the main course. I can never get enough of baileys. BAILEYS RULZ
As usual ANU MONKEY posing...
Anu ordered a Drink called "Snowball". As the name says it all... the most disgusting drink ever!! Egg yolk, seven up and gin!!! GWAD!
@ Chocolate Bar ( Esplanade )
So we had desserts next....mmmm
wah lau, after work still have stamina to pose!
My SOULMATE! SHOBAAAAA
Dinner @ Humble House ( Esplanade )

The dinner was nice but the ambience was better!
She never get tired of posing but we get tired of snapping!!!

Happy Diwali...

2007-10-30T22:57:00.000+08:00

Wishing all my hindu friends a very "Happy Diwali" and the rest of you, have a good holiday n enjoy your rest!

Beijing - The Great Wall of China

2007-09-03T17:33:00.000+08:00

The long awaited post..... finally I am getting some time to blog. China was fabulous. Food was ok. Weather was damn hot! It is bright and sunny at 5 am in the morning. Hotel was fabulous. Food was good. In all, we enjoied the days there.

The Great Wall of China is simply fabulous. Hiaz.... how LOMANTICA!!! Only problem was, its damn hot la! Cannot tahan! Beijing is full swing preparing for the summer Olympics! For more pictures, check my facebook.

But I am sorry to say that you have to to sign up and open a account in order to see the pics. I am gonna cease usage of Multiply and the DAMN friendster!........toodles!

Char Quey Teow

2007-08-09T17:02:00.000+08:00

As it was the eve of national day, hubby decided to bring me out for dinner. Very fast, I said I wanted to eat char quey teow. So once, some time a go, hubby had brought me to Margaret Drive hawker ctr. I simply love the char quey teow there. So from my work place I had to take a bus to queestown. But hubby was waiting at the bus-stop so not that bad afterall.

So we went to the stall... damn the queue was freaking long.... about 15 people were queueing up. I started to queue at 7.05pm and only got my dish at 8.10pm. Hubby was mad as usual. He hates all these queues. As I was queueing, he came up to me and said, " tat side also got kuey teow why must you queue here?" Well, I like so I queue la.

But it was worth it you know, the char quey teow was damn good with lots and lots of cockles.My friends also mentioned to me about the chicken rice and popiah at the same hawker centre. Actually our plan was, I packet the char quay teow than we go to the 2nd floor for hubby have chicken rice. But by the time I queue and buy, the chicken rice stall has closed. Darn... hubby was upset.... but not too bad la coz I shared my quey teow with him ...... :)

The pic above shows how far I was away from the stall queuing... This shows that for good food, people queue... Lame huh!!!

Whatever happens, there is always a reason behind it.

2007-08-02T17:27:00.000+08:00

Work is never ending. After print basel, they are now heading to SH Contemporary. As usual, we are dying with work. The dead line is on Monday next week and I better buck up as I still have loads to finish! Work this Sat means that the weekend is burned! Only Sunday is off... and I have to cramp all the housework into a single day. Well, I don't have to cook and that is the best!

Hubby has started his new job at Jurong Island. He seems to enjoy it! Well, he has changed job after a decade. Last time was at Tuas and now at Jurong Island which is even further. Whatever happens, there is always a reason behind it.

Is love really blind??

2007-08-01T22:15:00.000+08:00

As he says... Love is Blind!

When love is not madness, it is not love ... Love is really blind... It doesn't find borders or obstacules that can stop it...

Love is the best quality of a person...

Oh no this is so mushy.... this is so not me! ewwwwww!!!

2007-07-31T22:11:00.000+08:00

FATE
Human fate,
I am afraid of you.
Divine fate,
I am fond of you.

Human fate,
You remind me
Of the things I cannot do,
Which are far beyond my capacity.

Divine fate,
You tell me
That nothing is beyond my capacity,
Absolutely nothing,
For I am of God-Height
And
For God-Depth.

An Evening wif Anu n Mommy dearest

2007-07-23T11:30:00.000+08:00

I am usually happy on Friday evenings... I mean most people are as its the weekend. I decided to bring mommy dearest n Anu out for some nice dinner. Called them sometime in the afternoon to fix up the place and time. And it was decided that we go to Plaza Singapore's Lao BeijingIt started raining in the late afternoon. So mommy was feeling a little cold... she said that she badly needed coffee when I got there. So we went to TCC for coffee. Mom ordered her usual cappuchino and Anu being the contemporary chick, ordered some gingered drink and it did not taste nice at all. And I had to drink it up and finish it off.

She and her usual cam - whoring tactics. Trust me... she can never get tired of posing!!!

Like I said, I had to finish it off.. but i quite liked it... a little spicy with some kinda jelly and candied ginger!
Next off to Lao Beijing to have some good xiao long pao...mmmm my favourite I loike... Well, we had to train our mom to eat these kinda food before we head off to China. Anu's first attempt at xiao long pao. Not successful at the first time as yet... But she managed to pull through...
All gone... very fast!
Some shichuan cken with dried chillie dish which Anu ordered.
delicate damsel drinking jasmine tea! awwww... i cannot tahan!
Why am I having two tea cups??
Mommy dearest having dessert - Cheng Teng
This bonge was not with us at dinner, but i came across her pic on my folder!!! Another cam-whore i guess.... Hail cam-whores!!!

Rebonding Your Hair

2007-07-19T12:00:00.000+08:00

One day, siew pau and maggi mee had a big fight. Maggi mee beat siew pau
up until it had bruises on its pau body. Siew Pau loose in the fight and went back to tell all the paus family; kaya pau, tau SA pau, curry pau, tai pau, char siew pau and etc. So together?.. all paus went to find maggi mee for revenge.

On the way... they met Spaghetti?... so all pau ran to Spaghetti and
BEAT the hell up on Spaghetti that Spaghetti can't say a word, Spaghetti
then scream... "WHAT DID I DO? I don't even know you all"?????

Then the siew pau say??.."HEH! MAGGI MEE! Don't think I can't recognize you after you do REBONDING!"

The above did perk me up!!!! Thanx Shammie for the wonderful email.... I think the rebonding saga is simply too much to hold at the moment. Each and everyone is doing it now!!!

For some people, their hair stays healthy and for some it does not... it all depends on individual. My sis anu has done rebonding long time back and her hair is still ok, Shobana has done rebonding and her hair is ok... Nimz akka has done rebonding and her hair is ok and so what I am trying to say is, I WILL DOING IT SOON!!!

Went for prayers but we had fun... miss you all!

2007-07-16T18:30:00.000+08:00

See la this Remo....he is actually cutting ayam perchik, not sure if I got the
name correct.... it was Bonge's treat from Pasar Malam

Posers as usual, just b4 my grand dad's prayers @ sagil

Bonge is also known as pongaluuu... sokka gave this name!! I think she is the
only person bullied non-stop.

Anu and her new nightie, she got it from tangkak for RM10.. cheap right

Head big and body small...... jeesh!!

Anusuria, another hot cousin of mine!

Our wan-ton mee gathering.. too bad that jai n shammie missed it!

awww.... anu shy shy.. i think remo must have teased her... awwwww

These idiots have time to even pose with Durians.. god.. save them!

Trust me, the durians were damn gd.. sweet.. My uncle bought many many kilos from someone they call orang asli. Have to buy many many kilos la.. family is simply too big!

Contemplating

2007-07-11T14:49:00.000+08:00

which is ever better??? she thinks.......

BMW Young Asian Artists Series

2007-07-10T09:29:00.000+08:00

PISCES WOMAN

2007-07-09T14:04:00.001+08:00

She likes to be in a dream world than to be in reality. She is weak and sensitive when it's come to "Love". She can cry if her best friend is breaking up, and she can be over excited when her friend gets a new boy friend who is a good looking and rich even it is nothing concerned her at all. You might be surprise to see that she is shy just because she is in love. More or less it will be in Pisces woman. She loves small animal and is gifted in training animals.

She has sixth senses and she can guess what will happen next, it's her nature. Even she has a good sixth senses, she can not pick or foreseen her own choice of lover. She cannot tell if she meet a sincere guy or a one night stand guy.

She likes to buy and pick her own clothes. She likes to dress cute and be cute. Pisces woman tend to be a good looking woman and she has a nice skin. Her hands and feet are small and soft. Pisces woman loves to shop for shoes as if she collects them. She is a hot lady that everyone wants her. Whether she has a man in her life or not , she will never try to overpower any man. It's not even in her thought.

She thinks man can handle things better, and she will make her man feel that way. She is an easy going person, so being with her is easy. She is a confident woman and likes to make people who stay with her happy. She knows how to please and how to comfort a man. If something is wrong, she will try to make other people belief that it's must be because of someone else, not
because of her love one. She will not push her man to be ambition but to make him feel like he should be happy with the way he is now. She is happy with you for what you are now.

A Pisces woman, if she has a bad childhood, she will always remember it and it will make her a very unhappy person. She will pity herself and feel sorry for herself. She tends to hurt herself with out knowing it and so vulnerable to drugs (real drugs or just sleeping pills). She has many choices and you can never tell which path she going to take. If you love her, then hold her tight because she never knows why she did what she did or what she will do next.

A complex character. You may think she is a shy innocent type and can not hurt anyone, then you are wrong. You might think she is a fragile person who needs protection, wrong again. She has been through a lot, a tough cookie.
She is a dreamer and love the word "Love", so she is the type who will buy gift for anyone for any occasion, especially if it is a gift for wedding or an anniversary even for someone who she does not know so well.

Be very careful if fall in love with Pisces woman. She can be a total different person before and after. She can be an angel before and later a witch, but everyone is not perfect, right? She will be soft and gentle most of the time, so not to worry. She is emotional and extremely sensitive when she frequently got hurt. She is the type who can cry her heart out.

She can have a secret fear inside, when she says she does not need anyone. She badly needs someone to protect her, but sometimes she can hide that feeling by being stubborn. She likes to hide her shyness and her weakness from her enemy. She does not like to follow any fixed rules. She can be a good housewife if you know how to handle her.

Many men will ask to marry her because she is a 100% woman. If she wants to be sweet, she is a real angel.

An Evening @ Lao Beijing

2007-07-04T11:26:00.000+08:00

Xiao Long Pao.... I have been craving for this particular dim sum for a long long time.....So on Tuesday night, my bavah came to my work place to fetch me after work. We were actually supposed to visit his cousin who has just given birth to a lovely baby girl. But it seems that they have gone home from the hospital. He was down at my place at 4 in the afternoon and I only knock off at 6pm. He was simply sitting by the Singapore River and was enjoying himself.

After work at 6, I told him that I wanted to eat Xiao Long Pao. Hubby being a Traditional Indian Food Freak (TIFF) obviously did not know what it was all about. I brought him to Tung Lok Lao Beijing at Plaza Singapura. We ordered a plate of fried rice, scichuan chicken with garlic and dried chillies and a tray of xiao long pao. I think after a long time we are going out for dinner as he is busy with his work and I am busy with mine.... An evening well spent ya....

ps: bonge.... u wan to makan this?? next trip you come here, anu shall treat you and we shall feast on her money!!! she manageress you see!!!

Liberated

2007-07-03T10:49:00.000+08:00

These 3 monyets do make my day!!!

Isolation

2007-07-02T12:42:00.000+08:00

The world outside is calling....calling for me.
I do not answer but I keep to myself.
My emotions held in within only for me to feel,
to see, to know, to hide.
Hidden from them, no one knows my sorrow.
Kept away from them, no one feels my pain.
Isolation slowly takes over and the world outside is gone.
I am alone and locked-up with fear, anguish, self-doubt, my mind.

Crème Brûlée

2007-06-27T15:22:00.000+08:00

Almost all my close friends know that I am a sucker for Crème Brulée and it is one of those classic French dessert recipes that chefs seem to insist on "enhancing" - adding bits of fruit, nuts, or – worse still – oatmeal. I suppose their reasoning is that nobody could possibly be interested in such a simple dessert in these complex foodie days. They are wrong. Crème Brulée is Crème Brulée. It is beautiful. If you want to add foreign bodies to it, then it isn’t Crème Brulée anymore. Got it? Good!

Rant over. Now, I think the easiest, and possibly least stressful way to caramalise the topping is with a blowtorch. However, as most people don't own one, and calling out the plumber at nine in the evening could prove a tad expensive, just place the sugared puddings under a very hot pre-heated grill until golden and bubbling (watch them like a hawk, though). Remember to leave the desserts to rest for a while in order to let the suger harden and the ramekins cool down.

The Spanish have a dessert - called Crema Catalana - which is essentially identical, bar the flavouring: instead of vanilla, use a stick of cinamon, broken into pieces. In typical flamboyant Spanish style, they singe the top with a red hot iron!

Serves six

Ingredients:
500ml (18fl oz) double cream
1 fat juicy vanilla pod
approx. 100g (4oz) caster sugar (plus extra for the topping)
6 egg yolks

Method:
Pre-heat the oven (140C°)

Pour the cream into a saucepan. Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds into the cream. Chop the empty pod into bits, and add these too. Bring to boiling point, then lower the heat and simmer gently for five minutes.

Beat the sugar and egg yolks together in a large heat-proof bowl until pale and creamy. Bring the cream back to boiling point, then pour over the egg mixture, whisking all the time until thickened – this indicates that the eggs have begun to cook slightly.

Strain through a fine sieve into a large jug, then use this to fill 6 ramekins about two thirds full. Place the ramekins in a large roasting tray and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up their sides. Place on the centre shelf and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the custards are just set and still a bit wobbly in the middle. Remove from the water and allow to cool to room temperature.

When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle one level teaspoon of caster sugar evenly over the surface of each crème, then caramelise with a blowtorch.

Leave to cool for a couple of minutes, then enjoy one of France’s greatest contributions to eating pleasure!

I am gonna whip this up on saturday and will post pics soon.... so look out!

Personality Type: The Backstabber

2007-06-26T10:39:00.000+08:00

It’s perfectly natural if a particular face flashed into your mind after reading the title. It’s always good to remember those who we must watch out for as we tread through our robotic lives.

The Backstabber is yet another special personality type. Special, because it is The Backstabber & Backstabber alone, who keeps us between a prosperous life & a life full of poverty, hatred & depression (even a murderous life, if we choose to take it that far). For the sake of my own sanity & hopefully your own, I’m creating a list of Backstabberly characteristics that we must all memorize and attempt to pin onto people we live, work & play amongst. No one must be left out! It is a question of life & death, my friends. For safety, use the ‘3 strikes.....

1. The typical Backstabber will always be lurking. Lurking to see what you do, when you do it & how you do it.
2. In the office, the Backstabber might just be the person who comes to your cube unsuspectingly.
3. The Backstabber will always be first person willing to help when you need assistance—not because he genuinely wants to help, but because he wants to learn how you work & possibly expose weaknesses in the process.
4. The Backstabber, whenever the opportunity arises, will use the CC (or God forbid, the BCC!!) function in Microsoft Outlook.
5. The Backstabber will never take any blame upon himself. Never.
6. The Backstabber is also either a Drama Fanner or Drama Queen (personality types already covered The Bastardly).
7. The Backstabber pretends to be naive of very obvious things for the sake of seeing how you react.
8. The Backstabber’s main goal is to expose you in front of as many people as possible. In meetings they tend to laugh a lot, possibly ask stupid questions. Don’t fall into this stupidity trap. Their main goal is to get you to open your mouth, so that you may set yourself up for a beating.
9. All backstabbers are naturally very selfish & spoiled people. They will do anything to get the most and be the best. This includes whoring themselves, shady bribing techniques, hiring brothas to make hits—pretty much whatever it takes (think of the Terminator.)
10. Always know your Backstabber, but don’t become one yourself. It’s like the War On Terrorism—it will go on forever (or at least until one man is left standing). Basically, ignoring the Backstabber is not an option b/c that’s when you’re most vulnerable!

Remember, the only way to get a Backstabber off your back is to move to a different city, challenge them to an old-school duel, & of course.... to be continued!

3 Days of MC

2007-06-19T16:08:00.000+08:00

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday... yes 3 days of MC...

Severe back - pain has made me stay at home with 3 days of MC. Have been eating well and putting on WEIGHT... time for my fruit diet... trust me, it works!

Sivaji - The Boss ( THE BEST )

2007-06-18T21:27:00.000+08:00

Well well, what can I say??

The two years of wait is jolly well worth to bits. Sivaji-The Boss is an out and out Rajini movie and I see Shankar's touches in the technical aspects. The most surprising element of this movie is definately Superstar's youthful look. He definately looks at least 10 - 15 yrs younger. Whatever you came looking for comes as a package in our Thalaivar's movie.... BE it his punch dialogues or be it his style or be it his Mottai look.. oh my gawd.. he is definately the best and now we know why he is hailed as Superstar...

Sherya comes and goes and of course she is a beauty. Look out for Thalaivar's mottai get-up as this is the highlight of the movie...Sivajiyum naane, MG Ramachandranum naane... Chumma pera keta vudana athiruthila...

Long queue for Sivaji Tickets....

2007-06-15T08:38:00.000+08:00

Dear Manbumigu Makkalzzzz,

As all know, Ticket sales for Sivaji started on Tuesday 10am @ Golden Village... the above video would show you how eager makkalz were to watch the movie.... My parents had to get the tickets as we were all working. Tickets were available for shows starting from Thursday till Sunday. My parents waited 3 hrs to lay their hands on 5 tickets and yes.. we r watching the 9.30pm show tonight!!! The queue was so long that when i called my mom, she was screaming at meee.. and that we are torturing her.... ma poor parents.... so in the end they got a free movie la... my sista and I paid for their tickets. Seriously speaking, I cannot wait for the day to end... can't wait to watch the movie... Thalaivar ROCKS!!! Thalaivar... Valzga (2X)

SIVAJI...Chumma pera keta vudana athiruthila

2007-06-14T08:43:00.000+08:00

Ada ada ada asathudhu un style
Nada nada nada nadapadhu un style
Gada gada gada siripadhu un style
Pada pada pada pesuvadhu un style
Suda suda suda thoduvadhu un style
Thada thada thada adhiradi un style
Adikadi mudi kalaivadhu style
Vara vara ellamay style...

Ragalai seiyura thiru veera
Mirala sei manmadha maara
Kavi thedum kalaga kaara
Kann thadavum kandhala maara
Ginn nidru kanniya koora
Thinn nindru vellai kaara…

Adada nee kaithadi mittai
Nadandhayae maraikira kattai,
Irundhayae uruvathail ettai,
Malarndhayae kozhu kozhu muthai,
Ice nadhiyai nerambukul vittai,
G ennum sollilay suttai,
Eiffel tower idhayathil nattai,
Pattasai paatai......

@ Gan Bro's Birthday....

2007-06-13T07:52:00.001+08:00

And this is Singapore Jothika... but too bad la her baby is not Kakka Kakka SOOORYAA! She definately makes my day @ times.....

Cam whoring @ Tangkak

2007-06-12T11:00:00.001+08:00

Anu with her usual cam whoring tactics....

STYLE....STYLE....STYLE

Can you believe it, this shampoo only cost me 10 ringgit!

plus blow dry.....

Her new Look

And thats Lavi and Anu.

FARNIE!

2007-06-11T20:51:00.000+08:00

I have never ever thought of this!!! But I dun think I would try either....

What will happen if this sign were to appear on the roads of Singapurrr one
day???

How can one ever pay ??? AFTER DEATH ???

29 yrs of marriage....

2007-06-11T09:16:00.000+08:00

As i sat there with thousand and one things on my mind.... yes, food do cheer me up. Luncheon @ TCC with a wonderful friend... who always tell me " dun stress dun stress". I think I am addicted to coffee... yes coffee. Not nescafe, but those expensive kinda coffee.... I think i spending more $$$ for my coffees rather than my lunches.
Happy Anniversary MOM N DAD! Today marks 29 yrs of marriage... Hats off to em...

sorry is never the hardest word to say........

2007-06-08T16:26:00.000+08:00

busy with hubby.....
busy with family.....
updates for the past month.....

busy with work.....

Have been busy with Pablo Picasso's opening, Print Basel 2007 and no time for msn and friendster also sooo dun scold me k for not updating....

And wallahhh my designs all over Singapurrrr

Leomitra is working 6 DARN days a week.

2007-03-23T20:11:00.000+08:00

I know this calls for a major update.

People who personally know would realise how hard i'm working my GUTS out. I M WORKING 6 DAYS A WEEK!!! Life at STPI has been rather busy lately. The opening for LIn Tianmiao and the 5th Anniversary fund raising!

Yes, life here is full of glitz and glamour. Initially i quite liked it..... meeting new people and so on but now, as time moves by, I feel that I am neglecting my baby quite a lot. Sometimes, I work the full saturday. and he is at home all alone mugging the playstation. And on Sundays, I am so tired that I don even have the strength for house work. I seldom cook nowadays too.

sometimes i wonder thee.... but definately the pay cheque is holding me back.

Leomitra is still waiting for her long awaited holiday...........zzzzzzzz!

LeoMitra is on CLOUD 9

2007-03-07T14:22:00.001+08:00

The Lin Tianmiao E Invite is finally over, and approved by the respective heads. For the first time ever, after designing so many e invites and phamplets, I WAS APPRECIATED!!

Richard Hungerford is STPI's Master Papermaker.

extracted from his email:

Great invite.

Very intriguing layout. The use of the partial images added to the mystery of Tian Miao’s work. My Kudos to the designer…definitely got the feel for the visual work by providing a small portion of the image in this invitation. Provocative color and elegant presentation. Great wow factor on this one….nice to see…great sensitivity on this.
Very understanding and very sharp to the point in getting the information out…very sophisticated.

thanks

My PC died on me! AArgh!

2007-02-23T16:13:00.001+08:00

Aaaargh!!! Can you believe it? My PC died on me yesterday at my work place.... the power supply thingy burnt. So basically the whole of yesterday, I was lazing around at my work place.

Well, without my pc, I definately cannot do anything. And today, friday is my website day. I have to update the STPI website. STPI have some new people joining us. So its gonna be fun... new people and new character.

I have been feeling a little moody lately. I dunno Y!!! Juts feeling a little stoned, as in dunno what to even think of. I have so many things to do at work... just dunno where to begin....Argh!! GOD... HELP ME!

Its a Wednesday and I am at home....

2007-02-21T12:59:00.000+08:00

I managed to clear 1 offf in lieu for today... which means i am at home. kakekkakakae!!! Today, I made fish head curry and fried fish as well. Spending quality time with my bavah. And tomorrow its back to work. I am working on saturday as well and that will be another day off in lieu as it is my official off day.

I have finished most of my work for today. And so for the rest of the day, I am gonna simply laze around and watch TV. Yeah!!!!

Lazy Leomitra

2007-02-20T09:05:00.001+08:00

Even the Chinese New Year holidays are gonna be over now.... so whats next?? Work is definately driving me nuts.... I wonder if others feel the same?? I definately need a break. Lin Tian Miao's exhibition is comming up next together with the fund raising of STPI. I know, I know, my back is gonna break.

My Bavah and I have decided to go to Beijing end of March 2007. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Hope I get to see the great wall of china. Badly need some quality time with my bavah.

Chinese New Year holidays were spent lazing, cooking, eating and sleeping at home... i have loads of ironing to as yet.

Gong Xi Fa Chai @ Club VIP

2007-02-19T17:09:00.001+08:00