1 Year coming

Butter:

How time flies! It's coming to the end of me and Toast's wonderful 1st year together and the start of many more wondorous years to come.

Very fast hor? A year le, seems like just yesterday when we 1st meet going to China Town's Party world, yet it seems like eternity that we have known each other.

2008 has by far the most happening year of my life. Alot of changes and alot more decided. and by this time next year me and Toast would have already tied the knot and going about our honeymoon, (For sure!) And looking back at the world, it has been ups and downs as well. Lets list it down shall we?

Personnal

1. Toast (who is of cause the most wonderful girl in the world!)
2. Got our new house in prep
3. Got the wedding big big stuffs sorted
4. Coming of a new year
5. Some changes in work for both Toast and I
6. Broke the most amount of movies watched in a year record! (That's becos I found a good Kaki which is my baby ^^)

World events (with contributions from Ebuzzers)

World

1. World Economy Reccession
2. Crude oil prices hit record levels
3. Experiences La Nina effects
4. Crazy food prices

HK

1. Edison Chan
2. Lydia sum died

Singapore

1. 1st Olympic Medal since donkey years
2. 1st Singaporean got killed by terrorists in India
3. COE drops to record low of 2bucks
4. MAS SELAMAT STILL AT LARGE!!!
5. CPL dave teo from mandai camp
6. Formula 1 1st Night Race
7. MC king died
8. JB Jayaratnam died
9. A zoo worker mauled to death by white tigers

China

1. Hosted Olympics
2. Big earthquake
3. Food containing poison
4. China spacewalk mission
5. Changed parents' preference to breastfeeding when it comes to baby milk (Milk Scare)

Malaysia

1. On and off customs' requirements at checkpoints to Singapore
2. Umno biggest lost in election
3. Anwar returns
4. PM Abdullah forced to resign.
5. Non-malays citizens rise to gain support for non racial reign by ruling party

Thailand

1. Thasink ran away to europe
2. Anti-goverment protesters hold airport
3. Change Prime Ministers at will

USA

1. 1st AFRICAN-AMERICAN President Obama
2. Reporter throw shoe at bush
3. Launch of iphone
4. Michael Phelps is monster
5. Fall of the big banks
6. Bush final moments as President.
7. Fall of auto industry
8. Boston Celtic won title

Australia

1. Heath Ledger died

Taiwan

1. Chen Shui Bian arrested for corruption
2. KMT take over govt

Spain

1. Won Euro 2008
2. Nadal wins both Roland Garros and Wimbledon
3. Wins Davis Cup under all odds

Myanmar

1. Cyclone hit and devastate the country
2. Monk's uprising

I am sure there's lots more, but just look at these, it sure has been a life changing year! Hopefully in the year of the OX, things will get better and better! Cheers everybody!

X'mas Eve 24 Dec 2008

Had our X'mas dinner at the Hill Restaurant (Jurong Bird Park area), Teppanyaki! Butter ordered King Prawns, Teriyaki Chicken, Deer Meet, Soft Shell Crab, Asparagus! :). Food was not bad...dunno what to say of the service....it's good but think kinda over-proactive ba. Tea was refilled after one sip, plate was cleared immediately after the last pc...got that feel of "quickly finish your food and get out" siahz.

I should say it's more for the view at that restaurant. Nice and breezy...in fact chilly last night heh. Anyway, it's a drive-up place. Without car can be much inconvenient especially on a rainy day. Both Butter and I almosted ended up drenched while waiting for our called cab...luckily we found one unwanted huge umbrella which was the home for spiders and ants....gosh!)

Anyhow, we enjoyed the dinner much. It was nice and pretty romantic hehe. Ended the day at Great world StarBucks. No countdown nor party, guess we have well passed that stage. Present? me no x'mas present wor *sob* heh.

We will be celebrating our 1 year anniversay on 1st Jan'2009...that will be the day worth counting down and looking forward too! plus my presents!!! :P

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

It's the time of the year! Celebrating and Giving! Doesn't matter who you are or what you believe.

Year 2008 is closing soon. This year flies with many happenings and changes. A year filled with tears, worries, surprises and joys. Those lost could never be brought back, constant reminders to move forward and always treasure the present.

Perhaps life is about "present". Present is Today which is Now, and Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is a Wish (coz tomorrow doesn't always come by) Hence People, we should celebrate everyday!!!

My new year resolutions will be:

1. To live my life to the fullest

2. To be at my very best (Grooming is of coz included hehe)

3. To give my very best

4. To bring joy and laughter to those around ( This I may have to try harder)

5. To engage in Community Work (Wana contribute my time rather than just donating money)

6. To be a better girlfriend and buddy to Butter

7. To be a much much better daughter and sister

8. Lastly, think this is more of a wish. To be a beautiful bride.

Hope this time round, I'm gonna fulfil all of the above.

Here I wish everyone a very happy x'mas and a great year ahead! despite of the "gloomy weather". I always believe a strong spirit can overcome all circumstances.

Cheers!

Toast to 2008

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Dedicated to Butter - "All I want for X'mas is You!" heh

Hang out @ Orchard 13 Dec 08

Buffet Dinner at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts.

Sashimi, Oysters, Prawns, Crabs! Our favourite! Shiok! Butter, thanks for the great dinner...food seriously yummy!

*Ahem* Kinda looked pretty here :P

Takashimaya Great X'mas Tree

(Hmmm....Tampines Mall one nicer?)

So happy with Butter heeee

Orchard X'mas Lighting

Supposedly my shopping trip at Orchard...ended up didn't buy any clothes wor. But bought a CD heh...for our Wedding Day :)

Went to catch Movie "Twilight", full house siahz......we sat at the first row ...but not too bad coz the lead actor super cute manz! pale skin and red lips...so sexy! The story line so so only, but who cares when there is a goodlooking cast siahz!

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Back to work liao (after 2 weeks leave!), abit sianz but not too bad...at least there's work heh. Having dept x'mas dinner at a wine restaurant this Fri. Scan through the food menu today....yum yum...every food has a wine recommendation to it....ang mohs' favourite!

Movie Reviews: Zack and Miri makes a Porno

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Butter's Review:

This is actually pretty neat, although not much plot can be expected. It's not exactly a "funny" movie, nothing special nothing spectacular. However it does leaves a warm and fuzzy moment.

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Quarantine

Television reporter Angela Vidal and her cameraman are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles Fire Station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building. Phones, internet, televisions and cell phone access have been cut-off, and officials are not relaying information to those locked inside. When the quarantine is finally lifted, the only evidence of what took place is the news crew’s videotape

Butter's Review:

One would be expecting another Blair Witch Project style for this movie. Well... it's somewhat the same but then again somewhat different. Open end movie leaves me all weird and funny after the show. Can't explain it..

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa

Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins and the chimps find themselves marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar. In the face of this obstacle, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins have repaired an old crashed plane--sort of. Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just long enough to make it to the wildest place of all--the vast plains of Africa, where the members of our zoo-raised crew encounter species of their own kind for the very first time. Africa seems like a great place...but is it better than their Central Park home?

Butter's Review:

Abosolutely amazing as with the 1st, somehow they always managed to have some real life scenario mixed in between these animations. Cute like before and lots of crdue jokes. Amazing way to destress during the festive season.

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Body of Lies

Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a covert CIA operative working in Jordan searching for terrorists who have been bombing civilian targets. Ferris uncovers information on the Islamist mastermind Al-Saleem (Alon Aboutboul). He devises a plan to infiltrate Al-Saleem's terrorist network with the help of his boss back in Langley, Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe). Ferris enlists the help of the Chief of Jordanian Intelligence, Hani Salaam (Mark Strong) on this operation, but he doesn't know how far he can trust him without putting his life in danger. The uneasy alliance leads to a cultural and moral clash between the men.

Butter's Review:

Visually stunning and captivating plot, DiCaprio and Crowe fully covers the characters' feel. Special note to Mark Strong for his role as Hani. Aboslutely worth a watch and have a DVD kept at home.

I give it a full rating.

@ Chuen Buan's Wedding 02 Dec 08 (Marriot Hotel)

Today's Quote

"What comes free is one we can't live without."

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The pics below nice ma? hee
Today is Wed le...and me going back to work next Mon....so fast...my 2 weeks leave going to be over soon,,,sob sob

Been busy playing with Facebook last few days. The Pet Society and Word Challenge are addictive manz!

As you can see...been to dinner to another dinner. There should be another set of pics from Chuen Buan's Wedding at Marriot but seems like Shirley is to busy to upload them.

A birthday party at St James to attend tonight. Gosh...time really flies..was like I just celebrated her birthday not too long ago manz.....and that also means that mine is coming soon...and turning a year older...which also mean...I'm going to celebrate my 30 after next year. So you know my age...anyway...dun care heh...age is just a number...remember?!

Dinner at Shangri La - The Line Restaurant 04 Dec 2008

Orangy Pics! Hee

Fine Buffet at The Line (with Butter and Colleagues).

Fantastic Food especially the Fresh Oysters, Prawns and Sashimi! Nice Desserts and end of the day, you can fill the box with candies to bring home. Yummy!

Great food with wine = Shiok!

Dinner buffet ~ should be over S$100 per head

Yong Han's Wedding (Pasir Ris) 07 Dec 2008