Butter For Toast

2010-06-27T11:02:00.001+08:00

Enjoyed little walks with hubby on weekends.

I'm here (1st Entry for 2010)

2010-05-31T09:45:00.018+08:00

First of all, a change of font color here heh.
I'm on leave today and being bored, I typed "butter4toast" in Yahoo Search Engine..... and here I am.

I read thru all the past entries to the very first blog in Jan 2008 by "Butter and Toast", some entries brought me smile and some.......brought me tears.

Going through memory lane is always a difficult task for me...it makes me wish "If only I could turn back time" to be with someone again. A chance to be a much better granddaughter, this is one regret which I'm gonna live with....my heart still burns today....so much that I often dream that I was still a kid in the Katong Coffee Shop with her busy cooking in the kitchen! It aches everytime I wake up :(

I also miss my best friend , Chris. I admire her for the strength and courage. A battle well fought!

2008 - 2010 is an emotional roller coaster for me....but yet with a blink! Here I am, happily married at present with a OK (which I hope...could be better :P) job.

I would love to travel and take lotsa nice photos. Someday when I grow old, I can share these beautiful pics and little stories with my grandchildren :)

~Time is indeed the most valuable thing to spend...and yet most of it is wastefully spent..paradox of life!~

Dedicate to my beloved MaMA and Christina Toh...always in my heart...I miss you & not forgetting.... a "toast" to these 2 wonderful women in my life!!!!

Painters

2009-10-10T10:02:00.001+08:00

Toast:

We are painting the room later today! Lavender!
Hope can complete in a day hehe

And next week, bedroom furnitures!

2009-09-30T20:35:00.001+08:00

i'm pissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeed

Formula 1 ~ 25th September 2009

2009-09-27T19:36:00.033+08:00

Toast:

~Formula One Singapore 25th - 27th September 2009~

Thanks to the company, got 2 passes to F1 on Friday with seats @ Stamford Grand Stand (Suntec / Marina Square area). A practice night for F1. Went with my sis, Butter had to go M'sia to attend his buddy's wedding. Good view of a portion of the track but could only catch glimpse of the polished cars as they sped past us. Luckily we bought the survival kit at S$2 each which included a pair of ear plugs and 1 poncho, otherwise we would be going home with damaged ear drums...but I should say...the sound of the cars got me quite excited initially heh

Honestly, I won't pay for tickets to F1. It's too expensive...so are the food/drinks and mechandise. I rather pay for a room in Fairmont, a better view of the track and a private party with close friends...oh.... not too mention...at least we can hear one another's talking in an air-conditioned room!

I captured some action shots below (using Butter's Cannon DSLR). 80% of the shots taken were empty tracks due to the speed of the racers. Without the safety cage, the photos would be much nicer...but that would mean risk dying young. Anyway the battery went flat in less than 2 hrs *sob*

A shot of somebody's digi cam heh. Personally thought this is a nice pic.

Like this pic too.

Also like this shot..see the man in cap and the ferrari

This is cute. Boy with ear set

The priviledge access

It's been a while...

2009-09-21T11:54:00.013+08:00

Toast:

Gosh the last post was in May! Anyway, can't believe that I'm getting married in a month's time. The legal one heh. ROM on 21st Oct!

The wedding plans going well...trying my very best to prevent last minute "kok ups"......well.....

Honestly, I'm looking forward to my honeymoon (and not the wedding day which give me butterflies). We are going to New Zealand for 10 days and Air tickets already paid for. Thinking of that, I'm so excited! It's a free and easy trip, hence we spent quite some time checking out the websites on airfares, hotels and locations of travel. The satisfaction when we finally got the itinerary in place! As I'm also kinda into photography right now, so I'm going to take some "Pro" shots there with the intention of doing up a calendar on landscapes...only the lucky ones will receive a copy from me hahahaha (Paris next time coz I can't take cold in Dec!)

Here are some photos taken by myself which I'm quite pleased with :P

From: I'm A Fotographor / 4th Sep'09 - Jurong Bird Park

Nice? heh

Butter - This is for you.

2009-05-17T11:26:00.015+08:00

I love this pic (Taken by Butter 2 weeks ago at a Bugis Cafe). I do look different from the past, much more a lady I guess haha.

Stopped blogging for a while, well for once I found difficulty putting my thoughts in words, or perhaps life has become too routine for myself. Anyhow, I'm back.

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Hmmn...where shall I start? The Wedding.

"I'm getting married." looking at myself in the full-length mirror.

Our Bridal Shop - Golden Horse Awards (Yishun). I'm done with the gowns selection, photoshoot will be on 09 July 2009. Selecting gown wasn't easy, trust me.

Our Rings - Soo Kee. Got dem' from the warehouse sale months back, 0.5 Diamond Ring for me ("Why don't you get a 1 carat?" They asked. Nah I'm contented with this). It is beautiful and I love it! His was a simple ring chosen by himself. I'm happy that we got something we truly like without burning a hole in the pocket. Really a go for money!

The Proposal - How did he propose to me? There was no proposal. "Why no?!" Most of my galfriends would question unbelievably when they heard that. "Yup. No proposal." I would sometimes reply sheepishly. It wasn't that I actually felt embarrassed there wasn't one, just that they kinda put you in an awkard spot ya. Then they would gush about theirs or even others' proposals, making you feel bad...like "Hey, you are too easy!"

I'm very guilty of complaining to Butter. In the first place, so what there is no proposal? So what there wasn't any proposal ring? It's foolish to believe that without a proposal, Butter was insincere. It was really silly of me. Of coz a proposal would be a bonus, but without it, I'm still very happy.

Butter is definitely no romantic guy...but every daily thing he does, he does it with his heart and always with a smile without fail. Baby, thanks! you are wonderful. Yes I do love diamonds (since a kid), and I love shopping, but one day if you ask me to choose, I will choose you coz you are irreplaceable. At times I do complain about you...but please don't take it to heart, coz those would be the stuff I would miss badly without - Yes! - "Beautifully imperfect". Stay the way you are dear.

Honeymoon - Butter is bringing me to Paris! Now waiting for the NATAS Fair, heard there will be great deals! Saving money now, hope to buy a bag since on the way heh.

I don't believe in spending alot to make it a dream wedding. Wedding is about the 2 of us. And happiness can never be measured with money. It would be superficial then. Anyway, marrying to a guy like Butter, is more than a dream come true. What more can I ask for?

Dear, let's work hard together for our future. You won't be alone. That's my word to you.

We are still around!

2009-03-26T07:33:00.003+08:00

Butter:

yes yes, we are still very much around despite not writing much here. Kinda busy with the life nowadays.... Ok ok, so so busy only, admit is kinda lazy. =P

Wedding stuffs are going great, alot of things is steadily getting settled. Now is just the litle minor details we need to sort out.

Planning ahead, I am going to start on my room now to await the big day when toast move in. A big makeover from a bachelor room to a newly wed room. I know toast isn't happy with my room at all. Too much stuffs around. Gadets, DVDs, games, comics etc, you know... the typical guy's room.

I am looking forward to the change as well. A lot needs to be done, painting, clearing of old furnitures, re-wiring etc. But I guess will be fun though hehe. Exciting!

NEO Print - 27 Feb 2009

2009-02-28T11:11:00.007+08:00

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Going to our bridal shop to see gowns later!

Surprise! ^^

2009-02-24T23:45:00.004+08:00

Butter:

Internet has been sucky lately, keeping loosing connections at night. Stupid Sinktel going to start a net group complain soon.. haiz
Anyways! Some surprises for my birthday!

CUPCAKES!

CUTE HOR?????! ^^

SMS of the day: "Dear the delivery will come at about 1 - 2pm."

(I was still wondering what delivery it is.)

Then HEY PRESTO! Guess who's the lovely lady who delivered it? ^^ I am absolutely surprised and was even more delighted to see the cute little cupcakes! Really can't bear to eat them up hee.

Besides that, another really heavy present I got, entire series of "GET BACKERS" Anime! Cost Toast a bomb and was really a surprise for me as well. I love it! ^_^. This has been the best birthday ever! Thanks Baby!

For Valentine's day, we had our little very own BBQ session. Had a good lengthy talk through the night. It's fun yet romantic in a way which we both enjoyed. Although we seldom had such talks, but I do look forward to them when the chance arises. I love a good chit chat hee.

Things are taking some roller coaster rides in my life, ups and downs, in deep shit very quite frequently nowadays. But hey, it's me ya? I meet problems head on without moving an inch. Something about me, I don't see any problems too difficult to resolve, as long as I know there's something else worth fighting for.

Wedding stuffs are going quite smoothly, must be careful not to micro manage stuff. Last thing I want is to let all the wedding preps overwhelm what is supposed to be a happy event. It is our day, and if we let those preps ruined it, then what's the point right? It's good to take things on early, sort things out slowly, taking it at a relaxed pace makes the whole preparation process more enjoyable instead of vexing ;)

Anyways, this is going to be a big year for us. Looking forward to every mintue of it ^_^v

2009-02-24T22:21:00.002+08:00

Hee no updates

Doing good..still waiting for Butter to blog...sigh

The wedding preparation progress so far going well....got my bridal package :) Also signed our HDB contract...flat ready only in 2013...gosh!

My B'Day Getaway! 30Jan - 01 Feb 2009

2009-02-01T20:57:00.041+08:00

Just got back from Harris Batam Resort! Had a fantastic getaway with Butter, it was great! :)

Our first time there...I should say the service was excellent. Resort was small but cosy. The best thing ~ we had a big room with sea view! The guests there were mainly Singaporeans. Food compared to Bintan - Much cheaper and better in quality.

Trip was planned by Butter for my Birthday. He is sooooo sweet! Great present together with the I Pod Touch which he got it delivered to my office one week in advance! Thank you so much dear! *muackz* He never fails to make me feel that I'm the luckiest and most special gal alive!

Had a giddy ferry trip to and fro...hmmm...not as bad as the last time....maybe had an I Pod with me heh.

We went to Nogaya Shopping Mall on the first day. Butter sponsored my shopping heez....Shopping Mall of coz incomparable to Singapore's but it was still pretty enjoyable....as long got things to shop...I'm contented. Butter was soo happy when he saw A&W haha, had his cheezy dog and float heee.

In short, we had a great time swimming, bowling, playing water sports, eating, spa, spending time together....you might wonder how can we have so much fun just the 2 of us (?!)....well....the perfect couple doesn't need a crowd to have fun ya *wink*

Perfect day under the sun!

Butter dreaming away.....

Such a perfect shot of Butter.

He was having so much fun!

First time go bowling nobody de...

Where we had our Massage. 1 Hr @ S$35

The Javanese massage was fantastic..Couldn't help not tipping :P

Sea view from our room. Nice?

An Expensive Birthday Song!

I Love You Butter!!!!!!

After 1 week break...going back to work tomorrow...Jia You!!! I believe our next trip will be the Honeymoon Heeeeeez

YEAR OF THE OX!

2009-01-26T11:19:00.003+08:00

Butter & Toast:

Wish all our friends a very PROSPEROUS YEAR OF THE OX!

Strive hard and not let this economic downturn set you back!

恭喜发财！

Moving Forward

2009-01-17T12:57:00.006+08:00

Toast:

Have you ever thought back and asked "what have I been doing for these xx years?" Yes I did. I recalled my childhood ambition, which was then - to be a lawyer. Why? coz a lawyer is cool, smart, stylo-milo, eloquent, rich and plays a part in justice. Anyway, guess I lacked the belief that I could ever make it....moreover back then, I sucked in speech, trembled in front of crowd, low self-confidence....gonna take miracle to fulfil that dream ha!

Today, I'm no high-flyer out there, but I'm contented (although I grumble at times heh). The past many years I had been searching for direction, was never happy with my job nor my life, but now, I'm happy (seriously) I'm grateful that I have good people around giving me opportunities and the much needed support. I cherish every moment that I'm having now. Yes I regretted. Thought I could live a better person in the past. Time files and now, I'm going to be 30 soon. As a child I couldn't wait to grow up and be as tall as the adults. Here I am, times wishing I could be a kid, be with my grandma. Everyone was around back then, now...some of them had left...wonder will I see them again when my time comes? When my grandma left, I was really sad and over-whelmed with anger. Anyway, to live this life, one must learn how to let go, if not, it's gonna be miserable.

Somehow certain things or characteristics change with time. I have overcome old fears ( of coz new ones come along.. there are things that I tend to be paranoid of hee), Confidence I have... well...enough for being who I am now. Still growing emotionally and spiritually, however there is a certain level of strength and faith built within me, at least I know I won't topple or crush easily. Past experience taught me if I hold my ground, I can overcome the failures and losses. What could be worse? Death? I'm not afraid of death. I'm just afraid I don't have enough time. The paradox is....we always feel we have too much time when we are kicking and alive...only to realise that every minute and seconds count when we are dying.

Moving forward, chinese new year is approaching. We should always be positive. Let's make today a memorable one and not something we will regret tomorrow. If you have a dream or a hope, do something to get it, you will get nothing just by sitting and waiting. Go for it! I love this quote: "Today is a present, tomorrow is a surprise."

Lastly, must maintain your body. feeling and looking good is important! Boost your confidence, it really helps what you wana accomplish in the near future. You don't need branded stuff ya....just spend more efforts on yourself and be happy.

Life is short! Live it up! And.....I don't want to be a lawyer liao...other than the "I can't qualify" portion,..well...I'm happy being a "peasant"...as for the richness...well...money can't buy. What more could I ask for when the future reveals wonderful things I have never asked for?

~ Tears and Laughters, Pain and Happiness, the Perfect Pair ~

Movie Reviews: Red Cliff Part 2

2009-01-13T15:56:00.003+08:00

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale, led by the Prime Minister, himself. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance. Numerous battles of strength and wit ensued, both on land and on water, eventually culminating in the battle of Red Cliff. During the battle, two thousand ships were burned, and the course of Chinese history was changed forever.

Butter's Review:

In Cinematic POV, this is an excellent and beautifully made flim by John Woo.

Like I mentioned before, I myself a hardcore 3 Kingdoms Fan, the story is utterly dissapointing. It totally didn't bring out the marvels of this significant battle in hisory. I wonder why they don't like to follow the history line?

I give it 3 BUTTERS

2009-01-08T20:19:00.007+08:00

Toast:

It's 2009! Happy New Year everyone!

Maybe it's time to insert interesting blog topics.....there had been some complaints that here is always talking about us...about our love declarations (?!) Hey...this is "Butter 4 Toast" site siahz
Anyway, this year should be interesting....full of uncertainties and surprises...plus an Ox year...slogging time!....bad financial year as forcasted....whatever....think it's good to suffer sometimes. Singaporeans are generally kinda spoilt. This year will also mean alot for me, my last year on single hood and my last "twenty-something" *sob*

Reality check here, some big boys in the market gonna fall.....retrenchment is still on the list..........bad debts ahead..............well.......reality sucks! Anyway, let's don't worry too much yah...what's meant to be..will be. I have decided to stop all the speculations and I hope everyone that I know will pull through this tough period....challenges are meant to mould a person for the better *wink*

I'm not worried at my workplace....in fact I'm feeling relief....there has been assurance that I should be there much much much longer than I thought after appraisal and updates from seniors heeee...but well nothing is guaranteed in life. Anyway...POSITIVE! :)

Can't believe CNY is approaching, still prefer it to be in Feb...more normal. I will be on leave during that period....1 week break from work. Yeah!

Butter and Toast 1 year Anniversary!

2009-01-01T14:14:00.003+08:00

Butter & Toast:

It's been a wonderful year! Hee. We both made gifts for each other ^^. We'll have many many more wonderful years to come!

Toast made this very cute keychain!

Butter made this frame from all the movies we have watched over the entire year! Alot indeed wor!

Happy New Year!

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

Butter & Toast:

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! MAY YOUR 2009 BE PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY!

WITH LOVE FROM BUTTER AND TOAST.

1 Year coming

2008-12-30T00:48:00.002+08:00

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

Toast (who is of cause the most wonderful girl in the world!)
Got our new house in prep
Got the wedding big big stuffs sorted
Coming of a new year
Some changes in work for both Toast and I
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

World Economy Reccession
Crude oil prices hit record levels
Experiences La Nina effects
Crazy food prices

Edison Chan
Lydia sum died

Singapore

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

China

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

Malaysia

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

Thailand

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

USA

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

Australia

Heath Ledger died

Taiwan

Chen Shui Bian arrested for corruption
KMT take over govt

Spain

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

Myanmar

Cyclone hit and devastate the country
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

2008-12-25T12:55:00.017+08:00

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!!!!!!!

2008-12-21T11:59:00.010+08:00

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

2008-12-16T20:46:00.015+08:00

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

2008-12-14T11:30:00.002+08:00

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

2008-12-14T11:23:00.003+08:00

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

2008-12-14T11:13:00.003+08:00

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

2008-12-14T11:03:00.006+08:00

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)

2008-12-12T00:00:00.004+08:00

Today's Quote

2008-12-10T12:29:00.003+08:00

"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

2008-12-10T12:11:00.014+08:00

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

2008-12-10T11:50:00.011+08:00

Jolene's Wedding Sept 2008

2008-12-05T23:54:00.023+08:00

Tianmeier (Jolene)'s wedding months back....just received the pics cd today.
My role? VP ("Vice President") Sis heh
Let the pics speak...............REWIND!

"Give us ang pow leh"

$$$$$$$$$$$$!

No sight of the Groom & Gang wor

"Sabo" Time!!!

"Great job guys! very fun leh!"

(Shall not blog what we did...kinda longwinded..seriously)

Hmmn..the laugh...something to do with Louise's dot dot dot... haha

Dinner at M Hotel

Hundred over pics in the CD. That's all for sharing folks. By the way, it's tiring inserting these pics here.....time comsuming siahz!

Sunset at Punggol

2008-12-02T10:16:00.009+08:00

Pics taken months back with my HTC mobile camera during our first visit to the Punggol Site (where our new home will be). We had selected our flat, love the location and our floor level should be able to capture the sea view :)

The sky was really beautiful...how often do we look up and notice something like that?

Pics put up only now coz I just installed my hp cd to computer recently heh

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Today is the 2nd day of my 2 weeks leave (back to work on 15 Dec heh). Attending another wedding dinner at Marriot Hotel tonight. Wanted to bring my digi cam....stoopid thing is...I misplaced the battery charger...no battery how to take pics?! Manz! Hopefully Shirley will bring hers, if not I may have to make do with my phone cam. Wana take pics in my new dress bought from Bugis Village :P

Pics at Sheldon's Wedding - Rasa Sentosa 23 Nov 08

2008-11-27T22:21:00.010+08:00

Hmmmn...10 years ago...we were still in Tampines Junior College.

Anyway, really happy for those tying the knots heh

Congratz! Sheldon and wife :P

Next Tue will be Chuen Buan's at Marriot Hotel...yupz like what I say: "Everybody's getting married" my poor pocket. They better attend my wedding next year manz!

Some pics to share (taken last sun at Rasa Sentosa...Still gotta comment...wedding venue best easily accessible...............well.............first time need to take coach to a wedding :P)

Shirley and Me!

(Really thank her for driving us home after the dinner :))

The blog owners!

Shirley, Evalyn, Me! & Huiling

We pretty mah?! hehe *wink*

Here we are again...Butter & Toast heh

Butter, thanks for the dress...it's really sweet. *muackz*

Well...the guys' pics in a male camera....eh...these pics are from the female one (Shirley's) hee hee

Oops no pics of the bride and groom.....for that...ask the professional.

Oh! I'm on block leave from 1-12 Dec 08. Yesh! Go ahead and envy me!

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Life in Mono.....what a song from Great Expectations. Anyway, love my playlist....the Retros remind me of the good old days....happening then siahz....now if I shake...sure got at least one person laugh...and I guarantee I KNOW who :P

Guess my Age...

2008-11-23T14:02:00.003+08:00

Toast:

My colleagues thought that I just graduated from college...and yesterday someone asked me and my "friend" (who is my sis and 8 years younger than me) which school I'm studying..gosh?! hey I'm going to be 30 soon siahz! My sis even joked that my facial package was well spent...

Well I dun sound happy looking young huh..........of coz I love having that youthful look.....but not to the extent that I look like a student still. Eg. in office...there were some people who doubted my understanding untill I delivered it...and there was a time a colleague asked "don't you think you are too young to get married?!" after overhearing that I'm getting married next year.

Was asking my sis last night...." Do I really look that young?" Nowadays everyone seems really surprised when I told them my age. Hmmnn...could be due to my small frame...I seem to shrink lately...and also my hair...I had it straigtened back again.

In short, I'm much wiser than they think I am.

Random pictures at the flyers

2008-11-22T11:30:00.005+08:00

2008-11-15T11:11:00.004+08:00

last year i lost my grandma in a month, today i lost a great friend in less than a year.
these 2 wonderful people are the few best people in my life. the toughest and most inspirational. they went through my bad times together and they chose to suffer theirs alone. they were the ones i turn to when i was at my worst.

they fought hard to live to the very end.
they make me feel much ashamed of myself as at times i feel like giving up.

the sadness within seems so hard to express, going to Chris' wake tonight is like the hardest thing for me to do right now.

Avril Lavigne - When You re Gone - Avril Lavigne

It's time

2008-11-12T01:55:00.003+08:00

Butter:

Just back from SGH A&E for the stuoid wisdom toothache >.<
hurts so much I couldn't slept yesterday, and the day before. Final straw I went to A&E.

Had a jab, now my side of the mouth is numb and I couldn't feel a thing. Kinda weird feeling.
So appointment in 6 hours time for extraction. Going to get it done and over with.

So i guessed it's my turn after Toast. But i guessed it's worth it after the torture it brought me for the last 2 nights. Really waves and waves of pain. My god... Apparently the tooth chipped off a big chunk and exposed the veins, that's why the ache.. haizz.

Now waiting for half and hour or so, i will take the pain killer before the jab wears off.
Lets try to get the tooth after it's out tomorrow for a good look see.

2008-11-10T20:59:00.009+08:00

Toast:

Avenue Q was really Funny....first time saw puppets making out haha. Butter laughed super loud loh *wink*

Went to Club 21 sale at Singapore Flyer yesterday....it was the last day siahz haiz...the sale started on the 6th Nov (Got to know the sale after checking my yahoo email on Sun morning)...all the good stuff and right sizes all gone when we got there. Brands like CK, Armani, DKNY, Diesel, Marc Jacobs etc etc at 80% discount. There was like pasar malam...and really dusty. Saw some people just grab and grab and grab...gosh "do they know what they are buying?" Guess who really cares when comes to brands. Jackets that used to cost S$600 and selling at S$50 (?!) There were original price tags @ S$4-5K, and after discount going @ S$500-800+. Anyway, people were buying like nobody's business...who cares about recession during a Club 21 sale!
Almost wanted to buy that size 0 pants...well...was quite convinced that I could fit into it until Butter commented heh. Still kinda convinced that I could wear that wor (I seriously lost alot of weight lately even colleagues commented that I had "mini" waist...nah wasn't ill treated by Butter la)....but no fitting room...and after much thought decided not to risk having the pants stuck at my butt @ home :P
I bought a CK top st S$50 and a pair of CK shoes at S$80...2 items....somehow I felt kinda proud of myself....I bought only 2 items! Save money heeeee
kinda lost Butter in there..sort of remembered that I went with him only after I gone through all the stuff there :P

On leave this Thur, it's our flat selection day! Probably we will get something we like....the chance remains looking good :)

Last but not least, I'm counting down.....the first 2 weeks of Dec, I will be on block leave hiakz hiakz (initially was quite paranoid of losing my job....now retrenchment = popular trend....and I'm in the banking sector....to be honest was quite stressed few days ago....but anyway...whatever will be...will be....it's going to be funny that I get retrenched also...I joined the organisation not even 6 mths yet siahz. Even if they do...like what my friend, Shirley, said..."it will take quite a while to reach you coz the top will ganna first". So anyway I'm going to keep my fingers crossed...I wun be so suai right???)

Musical: Avenue Q

2008-11-09T00:05:00.007+08:00

AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Watched this wonderful musical last week, ^^ one of the best I have ever watched. Truly amazing and absolutely funny! About the Characters:

PRINCETON

Education level: Degree in EnglishOccupation:
Full time Job Seeker
Biggest asset: Plenty of knowledge
Most frequent thought: Four years of college and plenty of knowledge

A dreamer of all things perfect when he leaves college. Princeton dreams are dashed when he can’t find a job to supplement his dwindling bank account. If you are interested to help him, please send a cheque to: Apartment 5, Avenue Q, New York City 4555

KATE MONSTER

Education level: Unknown. But do we care?
Occupation: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Figure Stats: We are not interested
Biggest asset: Her big heart
Most frequent thought: Why can’t I find love?

Kate monster is sweet, Kate Monster is nice, Kate Monster is kind of pretty. Kate Monster pines for love the most and is a helpless romantic. She hopes to find her true love one day who do not find her hairy.

LUCY THE SLUT

Education level: Unknown, but majors in manipulating men
Occupation: Cabaret singer
Sex: Often
Figure Stats: 38- 25 - 36
Biggest asset: Only two
Most frequent thought: Men are toys

Lucy is the most sought after cabaret singer, but that is not the only thing that the audience is drawn to. She is proud of her hourglass figure and therefore frequently reveals her two biggest friends when she has a chance to.

ROD

Education level: Finance Degree (Boring!)
Occupation: Investment banker
Biggest asset: Having a roommate to fantasize about
Most frequent thought: I’ve got a secret and I gotta hide it!

Rod is boring. He has a boring job (Investment banker) and a boring party inclination (he is a proud republication). He loves all things prim and proper and insists on ironing his underwear.

NICKY

Education level: Unknown
Occupation: Full time Slacker
Biggest asset: Having a roommate to fantasize about
Most frequent thought: Is Rod Gay? Gay, not gay, gay, not gay.. GAY, YAY!

Good hearted Nicky is the perfect opposite of his roommate Rod. He does not iron his underwear and lives life day by day irritating his roommate. He frequently wonders if Rod is gay.

Trekkie Monster

Education level: Unknown.
Occupation: Observer of naked bodies
Biggest asset: Having a computer that has fast connection to the internet
Most frequent thought: PORN! PORN! PORN!

An observer of all things naked, Trekkie stays at home most of the time to observe the newest images from the internet. Occasionally, he pops out to convince others that internet is better used for porn.

It's a absolutely amazing musical, it's still going on till (I think) mid November. So if you haven't already, do go pick up a ticket for it. I'll bet you'll love it as well. ^_^

PS: Not suitable for children though.
5 BUTTERS worth!!!

Movie Reviews: 007 Quantum Of Solace

2008-11-08T23:54:00.004+08:00

'Quantum of Solace' continues the high octane adventures of James Bond from 'Casino Royale'. Picking up literally days where the previous film left off, after being betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Having captured Mr. White, and in pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and 'M' interrogate Mr. White who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper to steal Bond's casino winnings is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Butter's Review:

I loved this new Bond series, no fancy tools, no "bullet proof" Bond, just pure action like what the real Bond should be. An excellent catch, do try Casino Royale 1st before this, although it really don't make alot of difference, but will give you a bit on what they are talking about her.

+point, M is great.

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: The Coffin

2008-11-01T08:33:00.006+08:00

Can you change your luck? Can you escape bad karma? Can you cheat death?In The Coffin, those questions are answered with a resounding "No!" in the form of a 10-wheel truck T-boning a Mercedes-Benz sedan.It happens pretty quickly too. And once that question is out of the way early on, it frees up the rest of the movie for plenty of jump scares and scenes of ceaseless, calculated beauty from Beautiful Boxer and Pleasure Factory director Ekachai Uekrongtham.

Butter's Review:

Another inside look flim of the weird and bizzare. This flim sets an artistic view of the things people do to protect themselves and their loved ones. Good? One thing's for sure, there's no free lunch in the world. You gain some, you loose some. A very good cast makes up for the struggling plot. Excellent work from the director too.

I give it 3 BUTTERS:

Movie Reviews: Tropic Thunder

2008-11-01T08:26:00.004+08:00

A commercial depicts rapper Alpa Chino (Brandon T. Jackson) promoting his two brands: the "Booty Sweat" energy drink and "Bust-A-Nut" candy bar, while performing his hit song, "I Love Tha' Pussy". The first trailer shows action star Tugg Speedman's (Ben Stiller) latest film, 'Scorcher VI: Global Meltdown', a film so repetitive of it's five predecessors that even the trailer narrator sounds shaky about it. Another trailer features funnyman Jeff "Fatty" Portnoy (Jack Black), playing the entirety of "America's favorite obese family" in the highly flautlent 'The Fatties: Fart 2'. The final trailer, entitled 'Satan's Alley', features Australian "five-time Oscar winner" Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.) and Tobey Maguire (as himself) as two monks who begin an empassioned affair.

Butter's Review:

An abosolutely hilarious flim to catch. A very strong cast and very decent plot. Robert Downey Jr has my vote for best actor in this flim. Definately a good catch anytime for some stress relieve.

I give it 4 BUTTERS.

Errmmm..blogging?

2008-10-28T20:57:00.005+08:00

Toast:

Everybody seems to be getting married....my pocket got hole le *sob sob*

Nowadays, don't blog much. Call it lazy ba.

Leg dunno ganna bitten by what...damn itchy. Kinda swollen now...and super duper itchy! Actually quite shiok scratching heeeheee

Getting the "Fit In" feel at work le heh....comfy environment. Anyway, am looking forward to my entitled block leave in Dec....2 weeks no work and get paid! haha Think during that time will go look around for bridal package *wink* No worries about pay cut ....doubt they will do so...coz in the first place my pay is not high heh. Yea! next year...my leave entitlement will be 25 days! and that's excluding marriage leave = 5 days geez! Love the welfare! Like heaven and hell compared to my last job ya.

Feel like buying La Mer Moisturing Cream...heard cost S$200 plus for 50ml wor. Supposedly to do wonders to skin....hmmmmmmmmnn...haiz...and haiz again...better save for rainy days....the gloom is approaching soon....suai suai I out of job how? If only can strike ToTo first prize...yea! Feel happy just by dreaming about it heh. Sometimes you need to get out of reality for a while.

Last but not least, we will be selecting our flat next month heeeee
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miss you baby!

What does it takes to be happy?

2008-10-25T11:41:00.002+08:00

Butter:

What does it really take to be happy? Money? Feelings? Or free from troubles?
In our pathetic little earth, little cities, we have become the tools of economic growth, slaves of our pitiful deskbound jobs.

Many a times I refused to believe any of that reality. I want to be happy, I want to be free from troubles, I just want to live my life to the fullest. But I grow up day by day, I slowly know that those are just child's thoughts. Reality has set in so ever deeply nowadays.

Want to be happy? You have to be free from financial woes, basic rule of thumb. To acheive that, work your ass off, and in turn to acheive that, sacrificed your time and brain cells, and in turn to achieve that, more time away to do the things you like. So in return, will we get happiness? We must do, otherwise why do we do so much in the 1st place? Then why is it some people are still not happy? I don't know, I really don't know.

We are just slaves of our own material creation we call society.

Age is just a Number

2008-10-22T21:47:00.003+08:00

Think I must buy my colleagues lunch. A few of them thought that I'm 22 Gosh! Maybe Ang Mohs mature faster. But I do wish that I'm just out from college and had my 21st birthday celebrated only last year....haiz....how I wish.....

Anyway after some clarification, now the whole office knows how old I am shuckz

But still...I can't help feeling kinda pleased with myself.

Lomography

2008-10-19T23:36:00.002+08:00

Butter:

Introduce to all, Lomography. Basically i know nuts about it, recently some Ebuzz forums friends started their interest at this and finally got to see the new form of experience photography. For better read and understanding, you might want to wiki the topic. In short, you can check this link out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomography

Anyways pictures louder than words, hope you enjoyed the pictures like I do.
BIG credits to Ebuzzcafe's cynic, A.K.A Dominic Leong, owner of these wonderful pictures.

(Got his permission to post these heh. Thanks Bro) Anyways here goes.

There's of cause more pictures, but blogspot isn't that famous for photo-uploading friendli-ness. Will post more if Cynic posts more heh. Impressive ya? ;) Good things must share.

Movie Reviews: Max Payne

2008-10-19T10:49:00.002+08:00

Coming together to solve a series of murders in New York City are a DEA agent (Wahlberg) whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy and an assassin (Kunis) out to avenge her sister's death. The duo will be hunted by the police, the mob, and a ruthless corporation.

Butter's Review:

Based on the original video game Max Payne, this movie is certainly worth a watch. Lotsa actions and a little effort to make the movie "mysterious" in some ways although not very successful. If you played the game, probably you want to watch the flim as well. Not with too high a hope though.

I give it 3 BUTTERS.

What's going on?

2008-10-12T14:06:00.005+08:00

Financial crisis?! Recession?! Political unrest?! Food Poisoning?! Angry Mother Nature?! Price hike?! Sickening people?! Rude kids?! Sudden deaths?! Unexpected suicides?! Crazy people on killing spree?! Etc etc etc..... What's going on with the world that we are living in?! Who's to blame???? Them.....yah! it's Them....of coz it gotta be THEM! Anyway,when was the last time we ever point fingers at ourselves?

And have you heard of this saying lately? "Read yesterday papers...it has better news than today's." Uncertainty seems to loom the future.

Time like this, count myself lucky that I still have a job than being over-concern on the bonus. And quite relieve that I don't play with stocks and shares....no gains nor losses...fair enough for me. Sometimes...ignorance is bliss....or perhaps simple mind is a bliss too.

Toast

Bai Gei Ni MTV

2008-10-11T17:39:00.001+08:00

Love you Butter!

2008-10-11T11:51:00.005+08:00

Movie Reviews: Big Stan

2008-10-07T21:09:00.004+08:00

A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him.

Butter's Review:

A absolute day maker! Make you laugh to the very last mintue. Can't say much about the plot, but is definately a must if you are having a bad day at work.

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Eagle Eye

2008-10-07T21:04:00.004+08:00

Jerry and Rachel are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move.

Butter's Review:

This flim is just brillant! Excellent plot and good quality CGs. Using everyday objects you see and transform them into high tech conspiracy. Technology, not to be taken for granted..

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: The House Bunny

2008-10-07T20:58:00.004+08:00

When Shelly, a Playboy bunny, is tossed out of the mansion, she has nowhere to go until she falls in with the sorority girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta. The members of the sorority - who also have got to be the seven most socially clueless women on the planet - are about to lose their house. They need a dose of what only the eternally bubbly Shelley can provide... but they will each learn on their own to stop pretending to be what others want them to be and start being themselves

Butter's Review:

Totally dissapointed on how this movie turned out. After so much hype about it in the cinema ads, what you can laugh about is all in the trailers. It's not even the typical bimbo type of quality movies.

I give it 1 BUTTER

Happy Toast!

2008-10-04T12:12:00.003+08:00

Happy happy happy....I should say yesterday will be my last visit to the dental for Year 2008! Had my stitches removed liao! hehe....not pain de :P

Hmmn...Butter had not been updating the movies. We watched 3 new movies liao lo - House Bunny, Eagle Eye and Big Stan. House Bunny pretty disappointing....not as funnie as I thought wor.

Oooo..another thing...put up a 2nd playlist as you can see on the right heh *wink* Chinese / Canto...but mainly "EMO" songs....best play when you are sad or heart broken (but please move on after all the tears...)
And if you are in party or romantic mood....can listen to the playlist at the top heeeeeee

Okie...back to me again......happy happy happy.....many people said I looked nice with my permed hair leh :) Actually *Ahem* felt more feminine keke. Thought maybe my weight loss helps..face got really slim...........anyway...nowadays...I became kinda small size......especially after my tooth extraction.....ate really little. Nahh....I didn't go on diet.......

And I have one thing to announce here..............Butter and I are getting Married next year! Yay!
Bride to be!

Feeling motivated now. Want to be at my best everyday!

My new Hairstyle!

2008-09-30T10:56:00.003+08:00

(just being boliao heh)

Hehe.....That's my new hair style. Auntie or whatsoever...guess it gonna stick with me for the next few months.

Wanted to rebond but coz my hair is naturally curled and frizzy...so well the hairdresser suggested the perm. I did a perm before at Jean Yip....was really ugly partly my length was much shorter back then....so that was really bad...ended up straightening it 3 weeks later....followed by a hair cut due to the damaged hair.

Was quite hesitant initially due to the past experience and plus no intention to color my hair...anyway dun really wish to go back 4 months later again to rebond hair. Hopefully in the long run, the curls will become softer and more natural...

So far..the perm is still acceptable heh.

As for my gum...it's healing....in fact, back to my norm on Sun...can eat and talk...even brushed my teeth heh. But think I will still freak out for my next tooth extraction in the future.

Lastly, I'm on leave! going back to work on Thur. Shiok staying home and grooving to the playlist. Envy me!

Ah Girl's 1st head raise!

2008-09-28T20:31:00.006+08:00

The Wisdom Tooth Extraction 27/09/08

2008-09-28T09:03:00.008+08:00

Was late 10 mins (went to buy 4D heh) and the first thing the Dental Surgeon said to me: "thought you chicken out" (Manz!.....honestly, had the intention to do so..but I need to get it extracted soooner or later...moreover...that tooth was kinda decaying......dun wanna ended up extracting the other tooth next to it)

Was really nervous lying there. In my mind "Can't believe that I'm doing this! The anesthetic better work siahz"

The reassurance of the Surgeon only worked after the injection. I should say the injection was less than an ant bite...in fact it was painless. He put on some cream before the injection. The next minute, I could feel the anesthetic working. Had that painless swelling feel on the right half of my tongue, right gum and right cheek...like half of my face was swelling. The injection was power! If not wrong, it was injected on the gum where the nerves were.

"Ok, I'm going to start with the extraction now." said the surgeon.

Gave a weak nod. In my mind "You better make sure I dun feel any pain huh.............shucks!"

Ermmm I duno know what he actually did in the next minutes..had my eyes shut. He did mention some stuff like "you will feel some impact" you will feel some pressure" etc etc....didn't feel a single pain..only heard the sound of the tools and at some point, like almost choked on my own blood. The next moment felt threads on my mouth...so fast he was stitching up the gum liao. Then asked me to bite the cotton piece. "Huh...ok liao?!"

The whole procedure took like less than 15 mins

Was really happy then. The whole bill was S$500 over inclusive of medication (Antibiotics & Painkillers plus the cotton)

I changed the cotton one hr later...was really bloody. Went to see mirror, the operated gum looked quite gross....there was a super dark red patch there...and looked like a hole. Happy that I didn't feel any pain.

Then 1 hour later......shucks...the anesthetic started to wear off....and when the complete pain came....it got abit unbearable and kinda triggered headache siahz....went to bed and had a hard time getting to sleep...somehow I fell asleep...and when I woke up...the pain greatly subsided. I drank Porridge for the rest of the day....As instructed, kept swollowing the saliva cum blood (Avoid spitting and rinsing in the first 24 hrs)

Went to bed last night without brushing my teeth. Surprisingly, slept really well. My mouth got a really odd taste when I woke up this morning....and my breath kinda stink! The first thing I did after removing the cotton was to rinse my mouth....no pain heh. The wound seemed much better...my teeth looked pretty clean too (alltough didn't brush)...and my gum quite pink and healthy....hehe..happy happy. But the wound is still bleeding with cotton still there. Hopefully it will stop by tomorrow.

The next thing I'm worried now is....will it be painful to remove the stitches next fri...

Very hungryz now....craving for maggie mee....dun care...going to cook later.....

Another night out

2008-09-28T00:58:00.002+08:00

Butter:

Back from Johnson's wedding. Was feeling abit "steam" after a long nap in the afternoon. But Ok, after awhile I was fine again, YH totally gone case, not from drinking though, but super duper tired. dropped me off at 85 and he went back.

So johnson finally is a family man, hope he can really do well in his life and grow up abit more. Life's going to be tough from now on for him and really hoped he bucked up. Anyways happy for him lah.

Chit chat session at 85 after that, been a long time since the gang had a kopi session. Wished Toast was there, she'll enjoyed it as well ^^

Baby! hoped you got better tomorrow! missed you! Muacks!

Toast to Fear!

2008-09-27T09:47:00.003+08:00

Toast:

I be going for wisdom tooth extraction in less than 2 hours. Shucks!
Heard about the injection, the blood, the pain and not able to eat proper for days (lucky I had a good dinner last night. Jins Deli Steamboat @ Bugis near Tian Tian Huo Guo with friends and Butter, ate until Diarrhoea heh). Also heard about those steady ones - "no scared, ant bite only!" and another "went to eat Yoshinoya 1 hour later"...win liaoz! ermmm....reallie meh?

Enjoyed myself at Top One KTV Bugis Point with Qing Xing, Shirley and Ping (of cos! plus Butter!) First time there, room pretty crampy but the system was good! thought I sounded power wor! hehe. In addition free flow of drinks and 4 hours of room. Each person about S$ 32 based on Fri night rate.

Ping remember to organise chalet and sentosa hor!

Haiz..I'm really scared now leh....Think just go and get over with it! Not cheap either...if didn't hear wrongly...it's S$500++ for one extraction (went for cleaning last tue, cost me S$ 107!...last time in school FOC manz! Now want free, wait long long!) Will be having it done at Lee & Lee...Lucky I can claim full from company! Company very good! heh After claiming still left with few hundred health dollars....should be able to last me till next year ba. Then when my new health dollars come in...will extract the other one but see how this one goes today ba. So scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Dear Butter, thanks for everything! Your patience and understanding meant a great deal to me! Today wana share with the whole world again that "you are the best!" I'm looking forward to our big day and our future!

Love you dear!

*Muackz*

Movie Reviews: Mamma Mia!

2008-09-23T19:38:00.003+08:00

Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of great ABBA songs which are used in remarkably appropriate ways. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya.

Butter's Review:

A very joyous musical and loads of good bits. Quite heart warming as well. Feeling down? This is the perfect show to lighten up your gloomy day.

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Mirrors

2008-09-23T19:33:00.002+08:00

Ben Carson (Kiefer Sutherland) is an ex-cop dealing with post-traumatic stress syndrome, who takes a job as a night watchman at an old luxury department store that was burned in a large fire. Soon after he begins his job, Ben is haunted by horrific visions in the large mirrors of the store at night. These entities begin to pursue him and his family, watching them through all reflective surfaces Ben's family is near. In a desperate race to save himself and his estranged family from harm, Ben attempts to unveil the sordid story that these spirits want him to bring to light...before it is too late.

Butter's Review:

Scary effects. A very good plot with an excellent twist at the end. Makes you think "if it's possible?"

I give it 4 BUTTERS

为了你

2008-09-22T23:38:00.002+08:00

为了你，我愿意
因为爱你，我只能爱你...

Movie Reviews: Step Brothers

2008-09-15T21:58:00.003+08:00

Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) is a thirty-nine-year-old who has never left home and lives with his divorced mother, Nancy Huff (Mary Steenburgen). Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) is a forty-year-old who also has never left home and lives with his widower father, Dr. Robert Doback (Richard Jenkins). Both of them are unemployed and have been living off the goodness of their parents their whole lives. Nancy meets Robert; they fall in love, marry, and move into Robert's home. The two sons are forced to live together in the same room as step brothers. Brennan and Dale initially hate each other, but find out that they are not too different. They are like 12-year-olds trapped in adult bodies who haven't grown up and live in their own little worlds. They become best friends, and then their parents decide to kick them out, because they are getting a divorce. They set up job interviews, but to no avail. Their lives are about to change, and they must grow up.

Butter's Review:

Pretty Hilarious. Good way to ease up after a hard day at work. Apart from that, everything else on the movie side is only... so-so

I give it 3 BUTTERS.

Movie Reviews: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

2008-09-15T21:47:00.004+08:00

As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ...

Butter's Review:

This is the missing link between The Attack of the Clones & the Revenge of the Sith. Pretty much actions can be expected, but it'll never beat them real person in acting. Story's not as twisting as all the Star Wars movies.

As a 20 years Star Wars Fan, I give it 3 BUTTERS.

Movie Reviews: WALL.E

2008-09-15T21:40:00.004+08:00

What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that Wall-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL-E chases eve across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen. Joining WALL-E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future is a hilarious cast of characters including a pet cockroach, and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.

Butter's Review:

Watched this in I-Werks at the Singapore Discover Center. With a 3 Storey screen, it totally brings out the colours of this movie. Everything is picture told, not much talking which makes it interesting, captivating and absolutely astonishing.

I give it 4 BUTTERS WITH A PLUS!

Movie Reviews: Bangkok Dangerous

2008-09-15T21:25:00.004+08:00

Hitman Joe (Nicolas Cage) goes to Bangkok on an assignment to kill four people. He hires pickpocket Kong (Shahkrit Yamnarm) as his assistant and meets a beautiful mute girl along the way.Joe is given the contract by Bangkok gangsters who communicate with Joe through Kong and a dancer who becomes romantically involved with Kong.Hitman Joe (Nicolas Cage) goes to Bangkok on an assignment to kill four people. He hires pickpocket Kong (Shahkrit Yamnarm) as his assistant and meets a beautiful mute girl along the way.Joe is given the contract by Bangkok gangsters who communicate with Joe through Kong and a dancer who becomes romantically involved with Kong.

Butter:

Alot of actions, however typical plot. But Charlie Young acted in this and as always, she nails it. Nicolas Cage as well, always a fan. Ending's abit head scratching though.

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Toast is back

2008-09-13T11:40:00.007+08:00

Toast:

I know. It's been a while since I blog. Was very busy last weekend and feeling very tired lately.

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Keep Bleeding.....Keep keep bleeding heh. "Bleeding Love"...to those who are suffering in love...those who find pain..If love is so easy, there wun be so many sad songs out there rite? I say "Toast!" to all the lovers out there...to the heartbrokens.....and to the ones who can't be with the ones they wish to be.

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Anyway, last weekend I attended 2 weddings. One on Sat, wedding lunch at M hotel. And the other one on Sun which I got to be the Jie meiz, the dinner was at M Hotel too! Seem there are more weddings to come gosh! Not easy planning wedding yah....lotsa planning, preparation and coordination...believe there could be a point of frustration especially when things are not well planned or perhaps...time is not on your side.

For TMer wedding, pretty fun but yet tiring (I woke up at 4.30am in the morning and all the way till night siahz) By the way, wore the pretty dresses bought by Butter heh. The pics were all taken by TMer's photographer, so hope she wun forget to pass me when ready. As usual, there were people wondering how I managed to put on and lost so much weight in such a short period. Think I'm still losing weight....shucks....and my wisdom tooth just dun help me to maintain existing.

Scheduled to have my wisdom tooth extracted on 27th Sept 08. Damn scared siahz. But I need to have it out....it's rotting already. So why it's called wisdom tooth leh? Ask me....ask me....hehe

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Anyway, been in a weird mode lately....in fact... kinda down lately....haiz dun ask me why....Nah...Butter very good to me...work is not fantastic but ok...anyway...end of the day...it's just a job,....maybe suffering from really bad mood swings..extreme fluctuations...sorry dear! Haiz.

Last but not least, the mooncakes really great. Made by Butter's Mum! Really really good and yummy! heee

Happy Mooncake Festival!

Photos time!

2008-09-08T13:04:00.005+08:00

Butter:

^^ took some photos last friday. Went to Singapore Discovery Center and the Army Museum. Part of Siemens Care program spreading care and love to the less fortunate. We brought a great bunch of kids for an outing and had lotsa fun! Don't say the kids, we also had an eyeful of experience. Overall is an excellent day out. Oh watched Wall-E at I-werks too, hee, massive 3 storey screen is just awesome. Some pictures. (I cannot publish any pictures of the kids to protect their identity.)

Then did some shooting at Raffles place while waiting for Toast to off work. Hee. I want to capture some "feel" but somehow is not very good yet =/. Need more practice and photo outing hee. Anyways here you go.

Pungol Breeze Here we come!

2008-09-04T22:10:00.006+08:00

Butter:

Yay! We got a good Que number from the ballot for Build To Order project!
Pungol Breeze!

It's not built yet but this is going to be the perfect apartment for Toast and I =D. To me, I think I will die die pick an unit from this estate. Sea-view (hopefully can get those unit), premium units, designed etc etc etc... it is just PERFECT!

778 units, we got qued at 195 =D nice~~~

I personally felt we came a long way to this very day. It was such a torture actually. We spent 2 gruling months of re-sale viewing, studying loans, rules, regulations, pros & cons, discussions, seminars etc etc etc before finally settling for applying this estate units. Once we decided, it's actually do or die kinda of attitude. We totally stopped everything else and pinned all our hopes on this, because deep inside we felt this is the place we want, and this is the place we will be.

So don't laugh at me when I say we done our homework, because we really do, and this is really well planned, and I am proud of it. For those 1st timer looking at new housing, (yes Especially you GUMMY!) you can call us up we can teach you abit or two hee.

But then, I think if one were to do their own homework (including you again Gummy), it would be better as you know what you are commiting to and the result will be more satisfying. Trust me it is. =D

New HP!

2008-08-31T21:03:00.007+08:00

Toast:

HTC_Touch _P3450! The older model without 3G. Initially wanted to get HTC Diamond....but after seeing the real thing...dun like the design and the feel of the phone....somemore gotta pay almost $350 after $100 Starhub Voucher (Called Starhub few days ago for freebie before recontract with a "if you don't give me ...I go Singtel" attitude) and Trade In. For this model, I only paid an addition of $98 ....moreover, I dun need the 3G function.

Lighter and slimmer compared to Diamond...c/w 1GB card, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Feel kinda IT savvy holding it hiakz. Also find it quite user friendly although this is my first using a touch phone :)...ya am mountain tortoise when comes to gadgets.....eh...but I know about i-phone k. There are many functions to the phone which I'm still figuring out.....will familiarise with the basics first.....it's so cool wor!

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A bz weekend...first of all...."Thank you Steve!" for lending his precious car to Butter. Told you...he's a good man heh :P

Was at Butter's family day at Sentosa on Sat. Made a trip yo Merlion....took a few pics....then it rained....Anyway...it was quite boring there.....but Butter had been reallie sweet. Went to catch the movie 4bia at Vivo 12.30am. Good movie and pretty scary for both of us. As I was feeling pretty cold, used a towel (which Butter brought to Sentosa) to cover up in the cinema...and the next moment, was sharing with Butter....and in the end...both of us hid our face behind it...that was just how eerie the movie was heh.

Got home at around 3.30am and woke up 8.30am this morning, gotta attend a function invited by Christina which she shared inspiring moment with us. She is truly someone to be admired of and I'm one of the lucky ones to be her friend.

And thanks dear for accompanying me this morning....know that you are tired and you still get out of bed without complaints. Love you! You are the best! *muackz*

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The celebration for Tiameier on last Thur at K Box Cineleisure. Eh...camera battery went flat after 3 shots....forgot to charge. The buffet there was good (as in food quality).......with spread like sashimi, sushi, satays, otahs and the usual stuff.

The beautiful bride to be!

Decided not to blog in details.............it's a private function *wink*

Butter bought me 2 pretty dresses for her wedding next Sun. Can't wait to wear dem :P

Sianz...tomo is Monday again!

Ladies Nite!

2008-08-27T20:28:00.003+08:00

Ladies nite tomoooooooorrrrrrrrroooooooooow!......not the usual club party for ladies on a Thur......eh...it's "Hens' Party" (?!)...why does it sound so wrong......Hens' Nite..........Hens...Hens?!...Hmmmmm............Why guy's party is not called Cocks' or Roosters' Nite leh?..so unfair de.........

Ok...enuff of dat! Tianmeier is getting married in less than 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!! And I will get to be her jie mei hehe....first time wor...kinda excited ya heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Just verified with Butter....yep it's called Hens' Party....................but why izzit called Hens' party siahz....to me...Hen is like.....already married and laid eggs wor (??????????) I dun understand leh....Yyyyyyyy?

Anyway...dear Butter is in Brunei now.....miss him....but he will be back tomorrow le...happy! And this weekend gonna be a bz one....There is a Family Day at Sentosa (Butter's company) on Sat and Sun, be attending an event which Christina will be giving a talk....going there to give her all my support!

Ok la....need to go liao..going to sleep early manz!

Charmaine

2008-08-24T13:04:00.004+08:00

Butter:

Introducing..............(Drums) Charmaine!! =D

The 1st of the next generation in the Lim's house!! =D beautiful little hair and chubby cheeks topped up with a pretty mouth and cute dimples ^-^. Weighted a healthy 3kg++, she's just gorgeous!

She's my little new born niece Charmaine! As of date, 3 days old ^-^

See that chubby cheeks? ^-^

Little fuzz when she puked abit of milk lol

My mum with her 1st grandchild hee.

And that, my sis-in-law, Charmaine's Mummy

Peek.."Who's disturbing my sleep??"

She's just too cute ^-^. hee

Movie Reviews: Death Race 2008

2008-08-24T12:57:00.002+08:00

Ex-con Jensen Ames (Statham) is forced by the warden of a notorious prison (Allen) to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory.

Butter's Review:

Lots of actions, very straight forward plot.

Pretty good show for the weekends.

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Toastbox! Check out the playlist

2008-08-23T20:48:00.003+08:00

Heh....put up music playlist liao (look right).....Songs which I like especially the first 1 in the list ~Always be My Baby~ Best listen when the net traffic is low :P

Today weather feels air-conish....shiok!

Called starhub this morning....probably can re-contract...which means I should be changing my hp soon....HTC Diamond............hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn

No Stress!

2008-08-19T21:52:00.008+08:00

Been receiving lotsa comments on my weight lately. Stress??? Nah....Never been better.

So how did I lose that kgs? Hmmmm....perhaps the correct question to ask is ~ How did I put on so much weight initially?

Somehow gotta agree that the difference seems great (check out the pics of me in Jan-March and you will know why). Think I started to put on weight in July 2007 ...thanks to the snacks, irregular food intake, lack of sleep and over-sitting at work heh. Hence, I was in the wrong size last year and had big problem fitting into 98% of my clothes *sob* Imagine from S to L?! Additional fats plus my height seriously made me huge siahz..and Gosh!! My face was damn round! No wonder Louise gave me that unbelievable look just before 2008 Chinese New Year..and I would never forget that comment "you look pregnant" Shucks. For once, I had a hard time looking for new year clothes...everything simply looked odd on me....kinda frustrating...

Anyway, I'm so so so so glad that I'm more or less back to my norm now....supposed to be much skinnier...but think now ok la...at least the tummy is gone liao heh. And the best thing is, I can fit into all my old clothes (especially jeans) again! No sweat!

So what's the secret to my weight loss? No secret siahz...Didn't sign up for slimming package...I don't even jog nowadays....I simply go back to normal lifestyle now ~ regular meals, no snacks, lotsa water and at least 8 hours of sleep everyday. Compared to last year which I slept less than 6 hours, odd eating hours (gobbled down food most of the time), lotsa snacks (was even joking with colleagues then that we kept ants as pets...so many of dem at the counter!) and too much sitting at work (9 out of 10 hours were spent sitting).

So those who were surprised seeing me now....I should say they were not as surprised as those who saw me plump.

~A coin has 2 sides~

BBQ Gathering - Gummy's Birthday

2008-08-17T13:23:00.023+08:00

Toast:

Happy Birthday Gummy! Really nice to have friends remembering and celebrating birthday together. Still remember that pact with college friends - to hold gathering for everyone's birthday so that we can still catch up...well....think on my side, probably will see most of us at weddings and funerals...

I envy Butter...he has great buddies! As for me...I have friends...but sometimes I wonder if something ever happens to me....who will be that few gonna turn up and stand by me. Perhaps, I have not been a really great friend to others myself. So I hereby concluded that I must try harder to hold and treasure those friendship worth keeping. True friendship is indeed valuable.

Here are some nice pics from last nite BBQ at East Coast. We got a private pit at a strategic location without booking. Steady manz! And it was a nice and breezy night.....plus a full moon heh

That's how you bbq when you don't book a pit.

Don't be deceived by the size...quite powerful de wor. Somemore a convenient and disposable way heh

That's my baby *muackz*

Men at work

Hmmn...see that hand blocking face guy in the above 2 pics? Well....can understand why he did so hehe ( "You know I'm kidding right? :P)
Without him, I won't get to know Butter. Although hmmmm...he kinda this and that...and what what what.....A great friend of Butter's. He's good guy la *wink*

*Ahem* the pretty ladies. Both from St Anthony's heh

As for him, he was still in that "Common Topic" during the last BBQ.

Now you see...he's out from the topic for good. Anyway, really happy for him. Hope to see the the plus headcount ( from someone, a lady pls hehe) in the next gathering

The food! Hotdogs and Sausages! Long, short, fat etc...different flavours and colors! Also have bananas. Kinky!!!

Getting dem heated up........

And there you go....ready to eat. Shucks! I dun sound very right here.....Alrightz! enuff of sausages!

Here are some other food heh..pretty limited ya...so quite obvious what we were having the whole night haha

The perfect homemaker. She been cooking for us the whole night. Lucky Gummy.

We spent the rest of the night chatting and playing cards. Was the dealer of the night! They bullied me :(

Nevertheless, it was a fun night! And I didn't fell asleep in the car hehe.

~What's your definition of beauty? ~

Movie Reviews: Midnight Meat Train

2008-08-16T10:32:00.002+08:00

A photographer propelled to explore his dark side begins tracking a subway serial killer whose brutal butchery makes for the most nightmarish images ever captured on camera in director Ryuhei Kitamura's adaptation of a short story by horror heavyweight Clive Barker. Leon Kaufman (Bradley Cooper) is just another struggling photographer in search of the perfect subject. Encouraged to explore the sinister side of humanity by a prominent art gallery proprietor (Brooke Shields) who is set to display his upcoming debut, Leon goes against the wishes of his girlfriend, Maya (Leslie Bibb), and begins stalking notorious serial killer Mahogany (Vinnie Jones) -- whose sadistic murder spree has been making headlines all across the country. As Leon's fascination with Mahogany gradually grows into obsession, his descent into the killer's putrid world of murder begins to corrupt his soul while simultaneously dragging his concerned girlfriend down a perverse path of darkness from which there is no return.

Butter's Review:

o.0.... absolutely gruesome... you like blood and painful tortures?? This is the movie for you then.

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Table Tennis or Ping Pong?!

2008-08-10T10:37:00.008+08:00

NB VS NIKE

Toast:

Went to play Table Tennis with Butter at Tampines Sports Hall yesterday afternoon. A previous school team player with a *ahem* first-timer. That was my first time....honored to give it to a Pro hehehehe *naughty wink*

Kinda freak out at the hall...everyone was like seasoned players and pretty serious in the game....I play play only wor....

Butter was really patient with me...from teaching me how to hold the bat proper to hitting the ball. And sorriz Dear..my ball flew all over the place!

Eh...thought I played not bad la...was quite in control at some point of time...but still...kept Butter busy picking ball :P Thought he was kinda sianz playing with me...no kick...and no chance to show off his power shots heh.

But still, I enjoyed myself much! Probably next weekend, we will go cycling :)

Cool & Sporty Butter. Look so Fit! *Muackz*

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So why is Table Tennis called Ping Pong?
Got this answer from Yahoo! Answers

"They are two different games.

Table tennis you serve the ball first so it first lands on your side of the net then it must bounce on the your opponents side of the net. The return must be only hit back to the opposition side.

However in Ping Pong you serve the same way, but the return must also land on your own side as well as the oppositions. So in effect you must double bounce the ball.

People often confuse the two games whilst very similar, they are in fact different!"

Movie Reviews: The Love Guru

2008-08-09T23:57:00.004+08:00

Pitka an American raised outside of his country by gurus, returns to the States in order to break into the self-help business. His first challenge: To settle the romantic troubles and subsequent professional skid of a star hockey player whose wife left him for a rival athlete.

Butter's Review:

One of those absolutely "rubbish" shows. But lots and lots of good laughs!!! Abit of which, "watch the nuts, *cough cough*" hahahaha, and Elephants shagging! LOL!!!

I give it 3 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: Journey to the Center of the Earth

2008-08-09T23:51:00.003+08:00

A science professor whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean, the two explorers find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. And so they go on a quest to find out what has happened to the scientist's missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discovers a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures.

Butter's Review:

The endings abit short and rushed, however it's an excellent movie. Lots of special effects and CGs. Plot's pretty good too. Too bad I would have prefer more sences on the alien world though.

I give it 4 BUTTERS. Also available in 3D max.

Class gathering?!

2008-08-07T20:52:00.029+08:00

....Nah...that was not even half the class size.

Date: 06 August 2008

Venue: Shokudo @ Raffles City (my 2nd and the last time there)

Attendees: Chris, Shirley Toh, Shirley Yek, Huiling (+ hubby Roy), Binli, Sijie (+ gf Joyce), Sheldon, Ruilong, Joe, and of coz...Butter & Toast!

Nice gathering. Reminded me of the good old days in college heh. Both Binli and Huiling are now mothers ! (These two..baby's first month never invite) Happy to see Joe...felt like I have not seen him for many years...he looked good heh.

Seem like just yesterday that we were still hanging out in our nice green TPJC uniforms! From the National Day Play Competition (which we came in 2nd)....to the Psychedelic War (which we came in first)....to the Health and Fitness Aerobics Dance Competition (ermm 1st or 2nd? can't remember)....to the Volleyball Match (1st!)...also the Hockey Match (2nd!)...so many activities we took part together as a team. And not forgetting....the famous chocolate incident! haha. Anyway at the end of the day...almost everyone went to Uni except me *sob*...blamed myself for skipping lectures and spending too much time at the canteen. On the bright side, it wasn't too bad to start work few years earlier than others...experience counts manz!

Used to party like 3 times a week. Wed Mambo at Zouk, Fri and Sat usually at Boat Quay / Mhd Sultan. Should say Double O was the number 1 spot then coz people like Chris, Jiaying, Shirley and myself were there almost every weekend. Those were the days! So happening and fun! :P

Ok back to the gathering...actually it was meant to be a dinner with Chris. My heart goes out for her and I have to say that she is one lady I admire much. A reminder that life is more than dollars and cents whenever I think of her. Chris, please get well soon!

Before I end this blog, wana say that time flies and life is short..we never know what's gonna happen tomorrow....I'm guilty of taking things for granted....so let's remind ourselves here to treasure what we have and the people around us...live it to the fullest!....and not forgetting to be at our best everyday!

Donkey Kong!!!

2008-08-05T22:14:00.002+08:00

Butter:

YAY!!! The final piece to my mario collection!!!!! =D

Darling Toast went alot of places this afternoon to find this! Muacks!!!!! ^^ Thanks dear!!!!! ^_^

And also must thank Shirley who went hunting with her as well.

This monkey is really hard to find and the person selling it to Toast has marked it up like 2.5 times the original price =_=' goss... glad it's finally with the rest of the family heee

Happy happy!!! hee

Movie Reviews: Money No Enough 2

2008-08-03T23:36:00.002+08:00

"Money No Enough 2", directed by Jack Neo, premiered on Monday at Golden Village, VivoCity. The film stars Jack Neo, Mark Lee, Henry Thia as three brothers.
There are extensive computer—generated scenes, including the upcoming Formula One race and a dig at Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries.
Jack Neo hopes the use of computer graphics will not only encourage the local film industry to use high—tech production techniques, but also add more dimension to the story and increase its appeal to a global audience.

Butter's Review:

Good flim, always a good reflection of voices from the common people. The flim only Singaporeans and PRs will know... haizz, anyways is a good flim.

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Movie Reviews: The Mummy, Tomb of The Dragon Emperor

2008-08-03T23:24:00.002+08:00

Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have lain forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents.

Butter's Review:

Alot of actions, pretty good. However wasn't as good as the 1st 2. Anyways is a good movie to spend the weekend on

I give it 4 BUTTERS

Workshop and Makan Day!

2008-08-02T21:45:00.009+08:00

Toast:

Both Butter and I woke up super early on a Saturday morning. Almost thought I was late for work when my alarm rang!

Reached Toa Payoh at around 8.30am to have breakfast and to attend the HDB resale workshop which started at around 9.15am. Butter registered for it some time back in June or early July (in fact, we have now applied for new flat and the ballot result will be out in Mid September) Quite a number of people attended the workshop and gotta say pretty informative. So if any of you wana know certain stuff related to HDB resale, can check with either Butter or myself heh.....we had done a great deal of homework on resale flats before finally deciding to apply for new one *wink*

Later in the afternoon, went shopping at Sim Lim Square and Bugis. I finally bought a vest from Bugis Village! Think it's nice and gonna match well with shirts...hmmm...next week will wear to work hehe.

And dinner, it was at Safra Sakura ~ Buffet. Stomach almost burst....manz! Sakura does have nice buffet @ S$ 24++ /pax (sashimi, sushi, local food, dim sum, soups, cakes, ice cream, many choices of drinks etc) Food is not that fantastic but worth to have a go.
Lucky, Butter called to make reservation, if not our trip there would be wasted....restaurant was quite packed and we were unable to get the table inside with air-con.

Since talking about food, there is one place that I found with really good dim sum....Peach Garden @ 33 in The Executives Club, 65 Chulia Street, #33-01 OCBC Centre. Great view, reasonable dim sum price (Min. S$3.50), nice ambiance and good service. Helped to arranged a department lunch there last week heh...Reservation in advance is required coz by lunch, it's gonna be fully booked!
http://www.peachgarden.com.sg/index2.html

Another high floor restaurant which I went with company was Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1. Food quite nice too and again, reasonable price. However going up to the restaurant is quite troublesome...need to change lifts.....(and anyway Peach Garden at OCBC got better view)
http://www.sichuandouhua.com/main.html

Gosh...getting sleepy now....today been a tiring day....but I enjoyed myself much with Butter heee

Toast to Time...

2008-07-31T20:23:00.006+08:00

Gotta agree that I hardly blog...even if I did..usually be on something general.

Used to have a blog before this ~ jlcoral@blogspot.com. Actually quite a waste to shut down that blog...wrote a number of stuff...my thoughts, my emotions and of coz...the pics...I even wrote poems...manz! A blog that I posted almost everyday.

Guess somehow along the way, I got really weary with life. Hit a point that I decided not to post anymore (until I met Butter and decided to start this blog :)

Felt that many simple things that we wish for don't come easily. Those who were being hit by the worst would understand. So what's worst? Well, you can't compare which is the worst..perhaps it's a point where you are at your most vulnerable to give up everything including yourself. I believe everyone will come to a stage where you will have to face and question yourself.

I think and worry alot at times...but somehow, I will get over and move on. It's my nature to worry..and it's faith that helps to overcome *wink*

There is one thing that has been lying very heavy in my heart....the loss of my grandma. Somehow I feel very guilty for not treasuring her when she was alive. I took her totally for granted. For someone like me who had never lost someone in death before...thought a family member will always be there for you no matter rain or shine.....I know that death is part of life....everyday there are people dying....but when her death came....it was so hard to accept. And from then, I realised that the stuff I used to cry over was nothing compared to the loss of someone who brought me up as a child.

still miss her and dreamt of her every now and then.

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Year 2007 was a tough year. I made a huge decision to quit a job of almost 7 years and thought I could spend some time at home...then 3 weeks later my grandma suddenly got admitted to hospital and passed away over a month...and then other things went wrong as well.......the whole period...told myself to hold on ya....perhaps that was how I was able to take 3 hours of sleep...went to work few hours after party.....and believe it or not, I managed to have all the energy to work almost 10 hours a day (for 6 days a week in the beauty company)...and sometimes I still went out after work. I put on a smile and became kinda crappy (I also snacked alot...main reason for putting on weight)...pretence or whatsoever but it did help to get over those days. Many times, I laughed at myself.... a person who always thought so highly of herself could end up in such a stage...perhaps I asked for it.

So now you know why I always say I'm so lucky. Coz certain things which I'm having now seem to be a wish come true.....it's like getting something so simple and yet we gotta wish for that. Not going to put exactly in words...believe someone out there will understand what I'm trying to say here. After all the lessons and all this time...I have been learning to grasp the simple rules of life and to be a better person.
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And ...*sign*..... one of the of the reasons why I hardly blog is ~~~I usually sleep after shower when I reach home. Have much sleep to catch heh

Bintan Lagoon 26-27 Jul 08

2008-07-29T21:01:00.027+08:00

Toast:

27 Jul 08

Breakfast was at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The Mee Siam and Me Rebus cost S$ 4.50 each(?!)

We took the 11.10 ferry, duration to Bintan was about an hour. Ferry was packed! Lucky Butter booked the tickets online.

No sea sick for me...heee....Swallowed a total of 4 little tablets eh...paisei...can't recall the name of the pills now heh (supposedly to cure sea sickness)...bought by Butter...he was so worried heh..normal intake is 2 pills...he made me take 4 wor before getting on board...either he scared I faint.....or perhaps...hmmmn....my scary mood swings :P

...,,,,,,,,,,,.....................Atlas! we reached Bintan Lagoon at Singapore time ~ 12.30pm, Indonesia time is about an hour behind. Check in time was 2pm, hence Singapore time 3pm (!)

So much time...and the buffet smelt really good downstairs....so well....

That was the S$7 (x2) orange juice. Sky juice better...

The buffet cost us a total of ~S$75 (!)...for "chap cai" food...gosh. 10 packets of chap cai rice also dun cost that much. No value for money!

Stroll at the beach.

Isn't that sweet?

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Finally...3pm - Check In Time! Have a peek at our room

We spent the rest of the day swimming and strolling. As for dinner....it was buffet again!...anyway...if I ever go back there..I will bring cup noodles...to be honest, I wun...as in...I wun go back there again. Told Butter that I felt like "carrots" there.

28 Jul 08

Buffet Breakfast was complimentary...a consolation. After which, we went for.....

Thought I looked pretty cool in this pic hehe

Oooo...Live Target wor

Haiz...miss by that close...*ahem* my skills ya...let me hao lian abit

And that's Butter's shots *wink*

We missed our bus to the ferry by 2 mins at the resort and ended up walking to a nearby clubhouse. Lucky there was another bus arriving ya...if not we gotta take cab..and dunno how much that gonna cost again.

Nevertheless, we enjoyed the trip...as for going back there...again...I doubt so heh

To Bintan!!!

2008-07-26T08:44:00.004+08:00

Decided to take a pic using a webcam while waiting for Butter to pick me heh
Yoz!...me going to Bintan Lagoon Resort with Butter soon!!!!!! Hopefully can go to the Mangrove Tour...looks adventurous online hehe.
Anyway, will try to blog more regularly in the future. Have a great weekend ya!!!!!!!!!

Sick!

2008-07-22T20:35:00.002+08:00

Butter:

Ughh.... sick sick today =(. Flu, running nose, phelm, fever... etc etc etc. Sigh... The usual once an year "big" illness.

Ever since one particular day during my national service, while doing my guard duty on a sunday which I fell terribily ill, my body had this habit of falling sick big time once a year. And frankly I DO NOT enjoy it! >.<

Slept very early yesterday, felt really bad to call the trip to orchard road yesterday short, Toast didn't have much opportunity to go there, and finally we went and I had to fell ill =(. Sorry dear..

Anways felt better now already after a whole day of rest. 1/2 of the time I were still doing work from my lappy =_=... like most of our colleagues said, you work in this line, you sold your life to the company. =_= Yes, remember this, Customer support managers of Siemens Power Generation are on the call 24/7. However it is still an excellent job. exciting and full of surprises everyday. ;)

So... sleeping and resting and sleeping, i survied the whole morning and afternoon on 4 buns of Kaya bread and 2 glasses of milk. Somehow the milk issn't helping =/ made me feel sickly. I am glad that it's all getting better now ^^. should be fit as a bull tomorrow. And I am so looking forward to our weekend getaway ^^b. Think it's going to be really fun. Hey it's always fun with Butter and Toast =P.

PS: Love you dear! =D

The next weekend...

2008-07-20T21:24:00.003+08:00

Toast:

Looking forward to next weekend....Our getaway ~Bintan Lagoon!
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Treated Esther and TMer dinner at Shokudo Restaurant (Raffles City B1-44) last Wed. Japanese Restaurant with Marche Concept. The food okay...price reasonable....nice ambience with unique designs....but one thing I dun like was...I gotta q for all the food. And there was that gal ~ Xiaxue(?!), the famous blogger,standing right in front of me at the entrance q....Thick eyelashes, blonde hair with shiny streaks....well....anyway shall reserve the comments to myself heh. Dinner was good....happy seeing Esther and TMer!

Karaoke at Loyang PartyWorld last night. Only Butter and I heh...but we both enjoyed ourselves much. Butter looked really adorable when he sang....he is always soo cute. Everytime with him....never fail to feel that I'm one lucky gal :P
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Weekends pass so quickly lately....tomorrow is Mon again...sianzzzzzzzzz.....the consolation is...it's pay day.

Batman and the Fatman

2008-07-20T21:04:00.002+08:00

Butter:

Okies I can't help to post this one, haha. Was telling Toast about the Old "Fatman" so was digging the old TV episodes series. Haha. Brings back the old memory. I was quite a fan of the series, BAM! BANG! haha the bubble words.

Sourced around the net for these hehe.

Haha, old school eh? hehe

Oh talking about which, I saw a Fan made movie trailer on YouTube about the Boy Wonder in his ages. Pretty sad. Title is GRAYSON. Too bad this is is never going to make it to the big screen. Otherwise... awesome. Anyways, the video link below. WATCH IT SERIOUSLY. IT'S GOOD! 5 BUTTERS worth of a trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUmzR1J_C3s

Movie Reviews: Batman: The Dark Knight

2008-07-19T00:28:00.003+08:00

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker

Butter's Review:

This... this is how the Batman should be.

Why so SERIOUS??

5 BUTTERS!

And the whole family is here!

2008-07-16T21:32:00.002+08:00

Butter:

Hehe, but then hor, still short of a few lost members hehe. But happy still ^^. Took me quite awhile and long tracking to find China Square.. >.<>

Super Mario Brothers again!!

2008-07-14T23:23:00.005+08:00

Butter:

Some new additions ^^, and one more very big one in the bag now joining his friends tomorrow at the office! =D

I still have a little collection of little ones kept in a little display case by the side ^^. Post that sometime again hehe. Next picture! BIG FLAME THROWING MARIO!

Movie Reviews: Red Cliff (赤壁)

2008-07-14T23:10:00.003+08:00

In Autumn of 208 AD, 100,000 peasants fled with their beloved leader Liu Bei from Cao Cao's million man army. With the aid of heroes like Zhao Yun (the subject of the new "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" film) and Zhang Fei, they escape across the Great River (Chinese 'Yangtze') to take refuge with Sun Quan, the leader of the south. As Cao Cao prepares his huge navy to invade southern China and destroy them both, geniuses like Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu devise a grand strategy.

Butter's Review:

As usual I have to be pretty strict with the 3 Kingdoms Movie. Good flim, good cast, good "story". Why do I comma the story? Because only the timeline is following the true historical events. Other then that, as a 3 kingdoms hardcore student since 18 years ago, this is just another movie. Anyways still a good flim to catch for the weekend, like I said in the previous movie, a fun movie for a movie go-er, a nightmare for a 3 kingdoms fan.

I give it 3 BUTTERS:

Movie Reviews: Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

2008-07-14T23:05:00.003+08:00

The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so as Hellboy and his team returns they must save the world from the rebellious creatures. Now, as the creatures who inhabit the spiritual realm gear-up for an all out attack on the human plane, the only one capable of saving the Earth is a tough-talking hellspawn rejected by both worlds.

Butter's Review:

Not too bad, but then not very amazing as well. I did yawn a couple of times. I guessed if you watched part 1, catching this one is only right.

I give it 3 BUTTERS.

Feel Good Inc.

2008-07-13T09:49:00.009+08:00

Toast:

In the feel good mode once again! heh Suddenly feel that there are many reasons to feel good about.

First of all, proud to announce that I'm able to fit into my old pairs of skinny jeans...with no sweat! That's just how much extras I have lost on my butt and thighs for the last few months....not to mention my arms :P
I love being slim!

Secondly, my hair!
And I went to the same place as Butter's for haircut at Bedok. The lady is good and she really takes great care in handling my hair. She cuts nice fringe.

Thirdly, Skin heh
hmmn...Facial next weekend. And I really got to say....Happy with existing condition at my age *wink* Every compliment received boost my happy cells hehe....My skin is one area where I spent the most on in terms of time and money.

Fourthly, Getaway.
Butter booked a weekend getaway at Bintan Lagoon 26-27 July'08. Think it's gonna be nice and relaxing! Wana try the couple's spa if there is. As for the sea sick issue...eh..I will try to practice some mind control.

Is there a fifthly (?)
Whenever I think that I'll be taking my block leave in Oct- Nov...I simply perks up :P

Sixthly (hee)
Butter and I went to apply for new HDB flat @ Punggol Breeze...result will only be out in Sept 08. If we happen to be the lucky ones, I should be able to get pretty close to having my dream home. A water view, high floor and that breeze blowing into my face. Not forgetting a nice ROM that's gonna come first next year. Already have a venue in mind...but need to check out the place first.

Lastly, I'm going to put up another blog link. I will name it ToastMarket. Shall put the link at the top right hand corner on this blog. So watch the space.

Once again, baap baap la...baap baap ba laaa baap...baap baap la..baap baap ba laaaa baap...........................have a nice day!

hmmm?

2008-07-10T22:14:00.003+08:00

Do you believe in Alien? When you stare into the sky at night, have you ever wondered if there is something or someone out there....asking the same question as yoooouuu?

(toast)

Movie Reviews: Hancock

2008-07-07T22:58:00.002+08:00

John Hancock (Will Smith) is an unhappy and reluctant superhero who is living in his own world. For some unknown reason, Hancock is depressed and has started drinking very heavily. He has saved many lives in Los Angles over the years, but in doing so, he has no regards for damaging buildings, trains, roads, cars, or anything that gets in his way to get the job done.

Butter's Review:

I love a bad ass superhero. Not your typical hero movie, although some parts I feel can be better, still I would say the worth the dollars to catch.

I give it 4 BUTTERS.

Prawning

2008-07-06T09:44:00.008+08:00

Toast:

We went prawning at Pasir Ris last night. He caught 2 prawns after an hour...and complimentary 8 big prawns from the Boss. So nice! And Butter was soooooo happy! He looked so cute carrying the prawns home...like a big kid..excited with his catch heh

Serious Butter. Hardly speak during the whole 1 hour :P

Yeah!! His first prawn!

Catch of the Night!

Of cos' not ending the night without a pic of Butter & Toast heh