Dunamis Rocker

Straits Kitchen @ Hyatt Hotel

2008-10-01T23:33:00.029+08:00

So, the family had a fantastic dinner tonight!! We gathered together to have a wonderful time of fellowship over a lovely meal!

Serving up a huge selection of local delights, Straits Kitchen is a 'two-thumbs up' for anyone who is wanting a good meal with this huge a selection!

mom!

gordon!

sarah!

the display of roast chicken and ducks

my initial plate of gastronomical food!
(carrot cake, chilli crab, 'man-tou' buns!)

aunty hong!

uncle john!

jeremy!

bernard!

a selection from the tandoori
(samosas, prawns, and chicken!)

aunty kath!

uncle kian heng!

praise!

joseph!

the selection from the desserts section
(fried banana fritters and 'orh-ni' yam paste)

the second selection from the desserts section
(milk pudding, malay kueh kuehs, egg tarts!)

aunty em!

uncle sze cheng!

gloria!

gladys!

gabriel!

So, there was a pleasant surprise for Mom!! Since it's her birthday on Oct 3rd, my aunts got the service staff to bring over a team to sing a delightful birthday song to Mom!!

look at the surprise on her face!

they did a great song!

What a lovely dinner it was! Now, I need to go bathe and change out! I need to catch up on sleep too!

A beautiful day it's been! I'm a happy happy boy!!!

Photos Update!

2008-09-30T20:05:00.019+08:00

Mom and Gordon are back! Went around today running loads of errands, and catching up. =)

world's best mom!

gordon!

sarah!

me!

Michelle's Departure
on
18 September 2008

michelle and jon!

zheng xun

yan deng

logan
(he's really not THAT shy..)

michelle's sis, sandra

hah!

more photos of michelle!

And then we started goofing around, becoming the cam whores no one ever knew. Grahahahahaha!!~~

zx and peter

speak no evil,
hear no evil,
see no evil.

sister's love!

getting lost in terminal 3?

zheng xun getting coordinates
(notice the position of the map)

Hahahahahaha~~

Tired tired after a whole day running errands. Off to rest for now! =)

Dinner @ Home

2008-09-15T19:07:00.003+08:00

So, I decided to make my own dinner tonight. I decided on something simple and nothing too extravagant. Something to fill my tummy for the night would be just fine. Looked through my fridge and came up with this. *grin*

Simplicity Redefined

romaine lettuce
cherry tomatoes
halved eggs
blaunched grey prawns
mozarella baked walnut slices

sprinkled with freshly crushed black pepper
drizzled with a lemon hollandaise sauce

I love being able to come up with such pretty, and not forgetting to mention gastronomical, food. Being a chef sure has its perks. *wide grin*

Updating with 61 Photos!!!

2008-09-14T16:48:00.072+08:00

Hi there world! I'm back with an update of my past week! It's been absolutely amazing as I've done so much this week that I feel it's passed so quick!

Sarah's 20th Birthday Celebration
@
Original Sin

So, Mom and Dad suggested I brought Sarah out for a good meal on her birthday since they are not around. She decided on Original Sin and it was a wonderful evening out. Weilin and Aphy joined us for the dinner, and the evening was simply one to remember. *wide grin*

the happy birthday gal!

aphy!

weilin!

bruschetta

mushroom gratin

aphy's main - eggplant

my main - lasagne

weilin's main - polenta

sarah's main - penne

there must be a picture of peter!

brownie a la mode for desserts!

walnut cheesecake - yummm~

Manpower Branch Cohesion
@
Kui Shin Bo

So, we finally had our long awaited lunch for cohesion! I have been waiting for it for nearly 4 months man. Haha. Thanks to our boss, we were privileged to gather for it! The fun we had was just fantastic man. *wide grin x99*

the gang who went for it!

ben!
(watcha looking at punk?)

logan isaac gordon =.='''

chief
(the tempura is superb)

ming de -acting shy

much better dude!

kaisheng
(trying to hide from me)

nomnomnom jon

logan looks better when he smiles
(camera-shy boy)

cpt priscilla!
(an angel in disguise)

yandeng
(pouting)

emerson xu
(chew and swallow first la..)

the host - cpt vincent loh

mdm margaret

li jian
(flower pose?)

zheng xun
(so many people like to pout now =.=''')

with eyes opened this time
(whoa someone got double eyelids as well)

simon ft. the statue of liberty?
(new display pic? =P)

alvin
(always pouting)

yes li jian =.='''
(forever acting cute la..)

nat!!!

randomness

the family of cpt vincent
(except the reflection of ben =P)

miss yap is finally in a photo!

cpt vincent with baby alfred
(awwwwwwwww)

I want to abduct him
(teeheeheehee...)

the league of extraordinary gentlemen
(not)

nat acting shocked
(noooooooooooooooo.... save me.....)

me
(there must always be a picture of peter remember?)

best buddy
(don't forget me when I ord hor)

alfred woke up!!
(emerson: this photo looks wrong =.=''')

the typical friendster gal face pic
(credits: zheng xun)

isn't this familiar?
(refer to photos from the battalion dinner =P)

photogenic shot of yandeng

wow such love
(starts puking)

whoa, he emo?

pondering about life?

have a cuppa =)

and keep friends close to your heart =)

ming de and myself!

Michelle's Farewell Party!

So, last night I was engaged to plan and prepare for Michelle's event before she leaves for UK to further her studies. It was an amazing night as I prepared for a group of 2o people, and all of which enjoyed the evening so much!

fantastic shot of us!

make your own salad!
(served with lemon hollandaise or basil vinaigrette)

baguettes, walnut loaves, and multi-grains
(served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil)

cocktails and mocktails
(prepared by michelle and sandra)

remember?
(yeap, the photo of the chef must be here)

logan covering up
(but he has double eyelids!)

michelle and jon
(awwwwwwwww)

logan on guitar hero
(quite good what!)

sandra the pro
(rock chick ftw)

Finally done with this post!! Now I need to clean up the dishes from last night's party and upload the photos to Facebook. Gragh!!

Haha, check back soon for more updates!!!

Happy 20th Birthday Sarah!!!

2008-09-09T15:45:00.003+08:00

Happy 20th Birthday!!!
May All Your Wishes Be Granted,
And Success In All You Set Out To Do!

I love you Sister!

Photos From Events!!!

2008-08-28T23:45:00.020+08:00

As promised, here are some photos that people have been asking me for since the last weekend. Will be putting them up here, but without as much words. Haha.

Gladys and Gabriel's Birthday Party
@
Temasek Poly!!!

group shot 1

gladys cutting the cake

the other birthday kiddo - gabriel

group shot 2

group shot 3

group shot 4

smiley gladys

jon came along

with his gf mich!

Celebration of Pastor's Big 40th
with the August Babies!!!

group shot!

pastor before the cake came out

the youths listen intently

awfully chocolate!!!

he got look 40 meh?..

Baking a Tiramisu
with Ben!!!
(if you want to know who it was for, ask him yourself)

the happy boy

the end product! yummy!!

No, we didn't have the end product. Rather, as seen in the first photo, we made a smaller version to have it for ourselves. Haha. It was niceeee~~~

Sending Andy & Charlene Off

2008-08-21T21:40:00.019+08:00

Finally, an update after such a long time!

That must be going through most of your minds when you're reading this post. Haha. As promised I will blog about last night (with the photos), and even upload the photos of Facebook alright? *grin*

So, after work yesterday, I rushed off for home to swim before heading to the Airport to send them both off. Yes, I'm back to swimming after 8 years. You heard it right - 8 long years! Well, I realise I shouldn't give up a sport that I love so much. So, last night was the 3rd consecutive day I've started on my swimming again, and I swam 20 laps (alternating between breast-stroke and freestyle) to condition my body.

Anyway, here are the photos from last night!

the group photo!

charlene & jerome

charlene & myself

myself & eq

yuxuan, jerome, ben, shen

jeslin & pam

the gals!

andy & myself

ernest & eq

pastor simon!

wendy & melvin

jerald & myself

the guys!

shen & andy

jerald & andy

jerome & andy

charlene & jerald

After heading home and having a good bath, I slept at close to 1am! It's a miracle I could even wake up this morning to drag myself to camp. Haha.

I think I better turn in early tonight. Thankfully, tomorrow's Friday! Thank God It's Friday!!

Battalion's 30th Anniversary Dinner!!!

2008-07-19T14:29:00.001+08:00

So, last night was definitely a night to remember. We went for the Battalion's 30th Anniversary dinner, out of usual uniforms, and everyone looked good for the occasion. For the one and only time I've got, I made sure I took lots of photos with my colleagues before I ORD in December. I don't even know if we'll have another chance to take this many photos anymore. Haha.

S1 branch!

I didn't get a lot of photos from last year's dinner and I've regretted it since. So, I made sure I took loads of them last night. Interestingly, everyone was really sporting and we did get a few really funny photos. Haha.

yandeng and his face

I really appreciate all my friends in S1 branch man. They are the reason why my NSF life isn't all that boring. They light up my life. Heh.

Oh yes. Chief Clerk was so lame. He placed the decorative parsley from the different dishes all onto my plate. It came up to such a mountain Nat decided to take a photo of it because everyone thought it was just too funny.

eeks

The program was really boring, and loud. The speakers were just above our table and the piercing voices from our RSM and the MC were just unbearable. That aside, I made my own enjoyment by snapping continuous photos of my table.

zheng xun decided to act cute

Don't you agree everyone look better without specs? Both of us usually wear them to camp because we don't feel the need to wear contacts for work. Dinners like this allow us to dress up and look better for one night, and that's enough because I get to take photos!

li jian became a baby

That is his signature pose ok~!! It's like some infant not knowing what's happening and just pointing to the camera. Lolx. Oh, and this guy can dance. The best part? It's self-taught. Haha. Zheng Xun was practically learning the C-Walk from him all night. Haha.

no prizes for guessing who suggested this

*roll eyes* Li Jian ah.. You're infectious. But I like how the photo came out. Yes, pretty cute for 3 guys trying to make it look that way. Hahahahaha.

After the dinner, the real fun started. We decided to head over to The Cathay at Dhoby Ghaut for the midnight show of Batman's The Dark Knight.

the gang

The only movie that had tickets was at 1.30am. Unfortunately, Ming De was unable to join us because he has NDP duty the next day.

We slacked around for a whole 2 hours. Going up and down the escalators uncountable times, we finally settled down at a spot just to chit chat and play finger games. Haha.

Oh, and before I forget to mention. Alvin won Top 3 Fund Raisers for the Army Half Marathon in our Battalion.

the proud dude

As some of them decide to get Starbucks, the rest of us decide to sit around the fountain. That was when I saw a good shot of Josiah I had to snap.

freaky, no?

Lolx. Yes yes, I'm lame but I make people smile ok~!! It was just so fun hanging around these guys. Everyone just laughed the ~~night~~ morning away.

Oh, and before I forget!!

my buddy nat!!!

This guy's the best thing that's happened to me since I entered the army. He's been the buddy I need, always lending a listening ear when I require it. Always advising me on the best decision I can make, he is one that's quick to listen and slow to speak. I appreciate him for the times we have, and I believe I don't want to lose this good friend even when my NSF term is over.

What a fantastic evening of fun and laughter! I couldn't ask from more than these. The great company I had, along with photos to remember this evening by, just makes my life that bit more colourful and cheerful.

Peter. Please Meet Peter.

2008-06-04T03:52:00.004+08:00

I had to post this. I found this photo on the DR's Group on Facebook. I could hardly believe my eyes man.

VERSUS

The first photo was taken years ago, and I looked so much older in it. The latter was taken a month ago in Hong Kong.

=.='''

I'm shocked.

Chinese New Year 2008

2008-02-10T00:11:00.000+08:00

Well, this is going to be a short and sweet update on the first 3 days of the Chinese New Year! It's been a splendid time with family and friends, and I'm glad I dragged myself out for the times of fellowship we had.

The family came over to the apartment tonight for a wonderful evening! Mama cooked for the whole gang, and it was just a joy to sit around the poolside enjoying the company of the whole family!

joseph and praise

gladys

gabriel

Ah, it's always to see the young ones commune with the ~~older~~ more mature folks. Haha. Mom and Sarah spent the entire preparing the feast for the gang, and boy were we glad to taste such great food from the 2 wonderful ladies!

keep the smiles coming~

Gordon opened another priced bottle he's had for 10 years, just to share it with me the other night! I'm truly honoured he would share his wines with me~ I've always known how much sentimental value these are to him.

wine appreciation by the poolside

The poolside is also well decorated for the occasion! With lanterns hanging on the trees that surround the pool, it definitely was the place to have dinner with the whole family!

pretty lanterns~

Aunty Kath and Uncle Kian Heng also got us the must-have Yu Sheng for the gathering! Getting a large from Sakae was definitely costly, but well worth every mouthful! The serving of salmon was generous, and the combination of tastes were fresh and compatible with one another!

yummy!

a generous serving of gold-coins too!

Those represent wealth, which everyone needs! Wahahahahaha~ This year is going to be a prosperous year for everyone! Huat ah!

baked popiah

A healthier choice for the conscious! Sarah helped prepare these and they came out great. Filling was really tasty, and the skin crisp to every bite!

garlic chicken

fried fish fillets

Not shown in the photo is a very very yummy Chilli Crab Sauce which accompanied the fish! It's award-winning I'm sure! Maybe one day I'll master it and let some of you lucky tastebuds have a go at it~

cheng teng

A very nourishing dessert to end such a splendid evening! Made with 6 different herbs (it's kinda a secret so I can't reveal. Lolx) and my favourite ginko nuts, this dish definitely left a sweet impression for the night!

Oh! Uncle Sze Cheng drove Uncle John's pick-up here, so he was willing to give us all a lift home!

the children at the back

They just love sitting at the back don't they? It seems like the world to them when their hair gets blown by the wind. Haha.

gladys' lovin' it!

It's been a great 3 days with family. Being able just to spend time with the ones I love just makes every moment precious. I'm glad for family and friends, people who have always been a blessing in my life.

To all of you who have had a great CNY too, remember God during the festivities and always thank Him for the wonderful stuff he places in our lives. Never take everyday for granted!

Reunion Dinner 2008

2008-02-07T12:10:00.001+08:00

What a great year! 2008 marks the year of prosperity, good luck, and abundant wealth! Just what I need for a lovely year ahead! Also, since it's the Year of the Rat, the Tiger is going to be on the prowl. *evil grin*

a pretty table setting at the apartment

We came early so that we could have more time together before the dinner. My mom booked us the second seating at 8.30pm to prevent any hurry during the dinner. True enough, that was the best choice she could have made. Choosing the 6pm slot would not only a rush for everyone, but it also means we would have to vacate the restaurant by 8.15pm.

my sister receives her hong bao!

Every kid loves red packets during the Lunar New Year! It's a blessing from our elders symbolising a year of good fortune and great wealth (yes yes yes!) ahead!

We had wine tasting with Gordon as our teacher! He opened a great bottle just a few days before, and specially invited us early so that we could share the bottle with him! Wine appreciation just got a level higher!

the children appreciating wine

Barolo - The most collected wine in Italy, is also one of many to claim the title 'Wine of Kings' and 'The King of Wines'. It is produced in Cuneo's province, south-west of Alba, within the region of Piemonte. Using the Nebbiolo grape variety, Barolo typically smells of tar and roses, and can take on an unusual orange tinge with age. When aging of at least 5 years, the wine can be labeled a Riserva.

1999 barolo - a definite riserva

The initial nose would remind you of a pine tree, the body surreal. I was asked to compare this against another bottle, and boy was I surprised at the difference. Barolo would boast about its tannin and body, silky to the palate. What a joy to taste such a good wine with family!

Gordon was going to throw away the bottle since we finished it, but I had to request to take it home for Isaac. He would love to keep this bottle. The Chef is finally learning to appreciate wine, so you diners can look forward to food paired with good wines really soon!

I requested a family photo be taken for us since we've never had one. Gordon was excited about it as well, and took out his toys (tripod, 40d etc) for the perfect execution of our best family photo yet. Playing around with the flash, he was finally able to attain a good amount of light for a fabulous photo with all 4 of us in it!

finally a family photo!

Lovely isn't it? This is the best that came out of probably 30 different shots that we took. It felt like a photo studio in the apartment man. Haha.

After a great time of taking photos and appreciating (and learning) wines, we were off for our annual reunion dinner! We took a bus down to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. We cut through Marina Square and it was a literal ghost town. I've never seen Marina Square this empty before. Haha.

such a sweet couple~

Cherry Gardens

Boasting of their Cantonese cuisine, this restaurant has its decor to brag about as well. Although we were not seated in the main restaurant, we took a peek after dinner. The interior makes you feel like royalty. The entrance, all the way to your table, takes you into a whole new world.

the hotel greets us

We were up for a 7-coursed dinner. It was rather modern, and not the traditional one that you would expect every year. It was gastronomical, and the dinner ended on a beautiful note (which wouldn't? With family with you, everything ends on high).

Trio Happiness "Yu Sheng"
with crispy fish skin, "hokkagai" surf clam,
in plum and spicy XO sauce

As we tossed, the well wishes for everybody filled the table. I wished for a great chapter ahead for Gordon and Mom, and a prosperous future of wealth for Sarah! Since they said the higher you toss these, the better your luck for the year ahead, I was about to do a Jireh - stand on the chair to toss. However! We are cultured people eating in a very fine restaurant, so I'll keep my manners. Haha.

Double-boiled Shark's Fin
with water chesnut, dried conch, scallop, carrot,
agaricus mushrooms, and nourishing herbal roots,
in chicken consomme

A really flavourful soup! Every mouthful was delightful! You wouldn't believe how sweet the carrots tasted. The mushrooms were a new variety which I don't think I've tried before, and they were really tasty. Mmmm~

Crispy-fried Prawns
with peach mayo cream sauce

Just like the first course of any wedding dinner, this cold dish was well accompanied with the peach mayo cream sauce. I also noticed an interesting find - passionfruit! No wonder there was something that tasted really familiar. The only downside to this would be the batter being a little to tough to bite through.

Baked Abalone
fresh mushroom and chesnut in pocket

What a lovely combination of so many varieties of mushrooms! I know I don't have enough knowledge to name them all, but tasting the different varieties sure played with my palate! Leaving the abalone for last, this was definitely a star.

Deep-fried Fillet of Sea Perch
with garlic in soy and vegetable bouillon

My 2 thumbs up for the evening! This was my favourite dish of the whole dinner. Deep-fried to perfection, the sea perch was crispy on the outside, yet amazingly tender on the inside. It flaked to the touch of my knife, and was a joy at every bite. Accompanied by a magnificent sauce, the caramel onion with garlic in soy sauce was just beyond any reduction I've tasted before. Truly a great fish paired with a lovely sauce for the win!

Poached Crystal Pea Noodle
with seafood in sour and spicy broth

Gordon was impressed with the amount of seafood they offered in this dish. My sis was reminded of Thai Food, where such a broth would be easily a take by the locals. The scallops were fresh, and the prawns were huge and succulent. The noodles were not separated well, but the nice spring to it saved the former.

Glutinous Rice Dumplings
in double boiled ginseng, tremella mushrooms,
honey dates and ginger tea

What a better way to end the reunion dinner than with symbolic tang yuans in a delectable soup! The soup was very nutritious (and by that some of you know it's a tad bitter as well), and it took a while for me to take to it. But once your tastebuds acquire the taste of the soup, you'll find yourself enjoying every sip of it down to the last drop.

What a lovely dinner with family! Gordon enjoyed seeing how generations come together for a nice dinner. For me, it was the coming together of families to enjoy a wonderful evening together. A grandfather playing with his grand-daughter, a family of 30 celebrating an elder's (80th?) birthday, to even the filial piety of a son having a small table with his mom and wife. Truly, a night to remember!

It's About Time Peter!

2008-02-04T09:45:00.000+08:00

Alright, apologies first~ Yes, I'm sorry I haven't updated in the longest time! I've had photos piling up in my camera and I just was too lazy to get them up on Blogger. Haha. I know I know you all were waiting for an update. So, to compensate for all the photos I have not updated on, I shall now update on the last 2 weeks of my wondrous life. Heh.

Adopt A Block - Hong Baos

I am so sure I'll see this photo up on the Dunamis Rock blog, because the Queen is going to take them from here and put them there. Haha. No?

our team of excitement

We took the 8-13th floors. Shirley was telling us about these 2 cute old ladies who asked why they couldn't get more than one since it's Chinese New Year. Haha. Super cute la. It was nice seeing Edward going around blessing these people with the great smile of his. =)

the suave 6 guys

See? Doesn't EQ just complete this photo? Initially not wanting to join in the photo, he was forced by Aunty Anna and I to join in. Haha. Too bad EQ, you're too charming not to be in it.

just outside the coffee shop

Nice shot right? I bet you guys who read but have never been to our Ministry Centre must think Aljunied is a boring place. But no! Look how beautiful Aljunied is now!

always pretty and cheerful

Eh Christine! My friend says you're pretty! He wants to know you! Haha. =P

It was really fun having the youths go around and blessing the residents with Hong Baos for the upcoming Chinese New Year. It's such a joy to see the smiles on their faces, both the youths and the residents.

Eden's Cafe - 30th January 2008

This week has been such a blessing for me! My sis actually asked me out for dinner for the first time in a long time. Knowing me as a chef has put a lot of stress on people when they want to bring me out for dinner.

HELLO PEOPLES~~ Want to ask me go coffee shop talk talk also can ok? Don't need bring Chef to nice nice restaurant know! He is a very simple guy, really!!

But anyways, it was really nice to have a really good dinner with my Mom, Sarah, and her 3 friends. At first I was worried if my mom would fit in. But she was such a sport! She can hang around any group of people man~ Coolest Mom in da world!

did i mentioned prettiest too?

She left the choice to the chef. She trusted him so much to cook her a wonderful creation. And yes, he did a fantastic job! Sauteed linguine with salmon and saffron, topped with crispy bacon! The linguine was just a tad too overcooked but the dish was fantastic. My mom enjoyed it so much and was having a great time talking to the chef about food.

prettiest sister in da world

A huge piece of beef covered in a fantastic black pepper sauce! Lovely. Wholesomeness is something I always look out for when we eat nowadays. You not only want good food, you would need to be filled. If the chef doesn't fill you up, the experience wouldn't be complete no matter how good his food is.

sze min enjoying her's as well

Did I get her name right? I apologise in advance if I didn't get it right ah? Don't come after me with a chopper~ Haha.

charmaine and her chilled flavoured tea

Somehow I think it's spelt Shermaine. =/ I'm really bad at names man. Haha. This flavoured tea is really refreshing. There were strawberries inside, which made the tea really good. =)

the impressed chef

Do you see how huge the salmon is?!?! It's super huge you know!! And it's super fresh, and is perfectly cooked! The salmon flakes nicely to the touch of my knife, assuring me of how well it was cooked. What you don't see is that it's resting on a huge portobello mushroom. It's so succulent and juicy! I need to find such huge ones for The UppeRoom as well man. Haha.

wanlin's dish finally arrived!

This is worth the mention! It's removed of almost all fats, giving you only the leanest of the chicken! The skin is crispy and tastes heavenly. The meat melts in your mouth, and leaves the aftertaste of the Shiraz. YES~ Shiraz. The chef doesn't use inferior wines. He uses the best to bring out the best taste he can give you!

I know some of you would love to have a go at this wonderful restaurant! It's located at 54 Club Street! You could call them for reservations at 6536-1181 or visit their website here! Their desserts are really good as well! You have to get them if you want to end your dinner on a high note!

Church - 3rd February 2008

I had a really good time in Youth yesterday! We did a simple, but very important, activity that made us feel good about ourselves because people see how beautiful God has made us to be! It was nice seeing a lot of 'chef' and 'cook' on mine. Haha. I'm assured, now, of how much God has given me the gift of cooking for the people around me. Oh oh! The weirdest one was 'you look like a chef'. I literally went =.=''' maybe all chefs look the same? *shrugs* Oh! Following this was 'peter petrelli' and 'sylar!'. Wahahahahaha~ See la, now I need to take all your memories away. =P

jerome looking dazed

11 more days people! Only 11 days left! Add it to the date mentioned above and you'll get your answer. Work hard! Wahahahahaha~ I will (literally) be working really hard that night. =P All in the name of making people's night the best one. *grins*

pam had nice nails!

I don't understand why she covered her face when she's so pretty. Maybe she already has enough to reject and don't need more? Haha. Jkjk Pam. =P

mr charming

Oh yes EQ, let that title sink deep within you. You've been doing really well over the last few weeks on drums aye? So, since you're such a nice guy, how many hearts you plan to break this year? =P

jerald finally takes a good one!

It must be a miracle or something man. Jerald finally agrees to take a nice photo beside THE chef. Haha. Always shunning cameras, this good looking dude never ceases to make the people around him smile. *nods*

what's with shen?

Trying out the system with Jerome was pretty cool. I, on the other hand, was busy telling the gals that they only had 11 days left. To that they replied, "You go tell the guys to work hard la!" Whoa, what happened to equality? Haha.

Tamako Meal - Dinner with Isaac

I'm blessed! Firstly my sis took me out to a fantastic dinner, and now my best friend took me out for wonderful Japanese!

we're in japan!

It was a really simple Japanese restaurant but man was it cosy! I really felt I flew to Japan for this dinner. Isaac, similarly, was as stressed to impress me as much as my sis did. Haha. Why ah? Why you all so stressed to bring me out to eat? I'm a very simple boy!

the look of satisfaction

Salmon again! Super huge! Wahahahaha~~ I love salmon! Ok, Edwin's going to get jealous. Listen dude, you had your salmon with maggi mee, pretty close to mine don't you think? =P

isaac's cold soba!

It was cooked to perfection! This restaurant is run by a family of Japanese, and their food tastes so different from Sakae or the big names in the Japanese dining scene here in Singapore. If you're finding authentic Japanese cuisine run by a family, this is definitely the place to go!

salmon sashimi!

Also boasting of it's freshness, this restaurant serves delectable Japanese cuisine that's not only fresh, but with really pretty presentation as well! The sashimi was cut evenly, and it could impress someone like Isaac who doesn't really eat sashimi to really love it!

my set from heaven

Do you see the amount of food I got?!?! Every single item was finished up to the very last bit of its existence. Wahahahaha~ Super yummy! Tempura was a bit overcooked, but everything else was delicious! I loved the Gyoza and Potato Salad! Needless to say, the salmon was making me go crazy at how good the food was turning out!

silken tofu

I'm not a real fan of tofu but this turned out really nice! Having it with the sauce just makes it feel so nice inside. Also! This is healthy! Choice number one for someone like me who needs to lose weight. This is the part I hear the world saying, "peter! you must eat! don't starve yourself!" Haha.

delectable squid in sweet sauce!

Ahhh, Ben must be jealous now, no? Haha. Cooked to perfection! The squid is not tough, and melts in your mouth when you have it! It was so good even the tentacles was gobbled up to the very last one. Heh.

kara-age chicken!

*pats back* Nice photo right?! Haha, maybe I should send them my photos for them to put in their menu! =P This came out straight from the pan and onto our table, threatening to burn our tongues before we decided to wait a while before chomping on it. Haha. A little to simple on taste and seasoning, this was later redeemed because of the succulent center yet crispy outer shell that brings about such a beautiful texture to this whole dish!

After eating such a great and satisfying meal, Isaac didn't give me a choice for dessert. He ordered a wonderful dessert that left me boasting about this place to my mom.

matcha ice cream!

No where near anything I've tasted before! Authentic Japanese Matcha Ice-Cream! Every mouthful bursts with the essence of green tea and cream combined. Not too sweet, this was indeed the best choice for dessert!

I've noticed something which is very true. Food doesn't necessarily need to look very good on presentation. You rather spend more time perfecting the taste and quality of your food than to serve something that looks good yet tastes mediocre. This week has been great for me! I've had 2 dinners that left me feeling really impressed with the food. That's what I want my guests to feel! I want them to remember the food because it tasted good and filled them up nicely!

Oh! Can you believe with the amount of food we ate, what the bill came out to be?

I Would Pay: SGD60 for both of us

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=.=''' Can you believe after ordering so much we didn't even cross SGD50?! I am truly impressed with this place. Great food, friendly service, at the best price ever!

Located at 128, Casuarina Road, you can reach them at 6553-4128 or email them at tamako_meal@hotmail.com! Their lunch hours run from 1130hrs - 1500hrs. Dinner starts at 1800hrs and closes at 2200hrs. Kindly note they are closed on the first monday of every month except for public holidays. Get the family and down here. You'll not regret when you see your children smile at the food their served.

With that, I end my super long post with a huge sigh of relief. Haha. I'm sure you all have been blessed with insights into how a chef lives his life even though he's serving the nation. Heh.

It's Back...

2008-01-07T22:15:00.000+08:00

A Trip To The Singapore Zoological Gardens

2007-12-29T03:06:00.000+08:00

Hey everybody~

Here's the update as promised! Lolx. Although I would much rather be sleeping right now, I know it would only be more backlog if I don't get this update up. Haha.

We went to the Singapore Zoo on Thursday! Thank God for fantastic weather! EQ and Jeslin prayed for good weather, and the whole day was beautiful!

the 4 who went

in landscape

jeslin and rachel

There won't be a lot of words for this post, because I'll be putting up more photos! Yep, I took all these with my new cam! Thank you Gordon and Mama!

otters!

Super cute aren't they? They move everywhere together hoping the tourists would feed them something good. But NO! We are nice tourists who don't feed them anything because we don't want to harm them now, do we?

thumbs up!

the huge rhinoceros

posing with the elegant giraffes

And as we walked on, we saw something perculiar.

o_O'''

nope. the resemblance doesn't even come close

super thin snake

It just shed its' skin too! Can you spot it?

jeslin with her favourites

cheeky, no?

dainty. period.

great quality!

weehee~!!

fantastic scenery

amazing view~

enjoying themselves loads~

jeslin accepted the dare to enter!

ewww. nice shot nonetheless~

the colours tell you to stay away

food for thought

Isn't the quality of the photos just amazing? I went on snapping and snapping and didn't realise my battery was going down as well. Lolx.

hurry and metamorph!

imagine me living in there~

Nope. Don't think I can even stay in there for more than 15 minutes. Haha. Well, it was pretty tough getting in there. The previous me would never have been able to do it. Lolx.

We were looking at this very special animal when a little boy said something that made us burst out in laughter. To re-enact that scene, we got Rachel to imitate what the boy said. We nearly died laughing.

We stopped at KFC (it was our only hope for the 4 starving kids), but the queue was crazy. EQ and I got the food, and it took us nearly 20 minutes. Goodness..

finally~!!!

yummy~!!!

After lunch, we sent Rachel off to the exit as she had to go for tennis practice. Jeslin, EQ and I continued on to see the other attractions!

polar bear!

Oh oh~!!! I bet Kenneth will just scream at the next few photos. Haha. It's super cute~!!! It doesn't help as well when 'Alvin and The Chipmunks' fever is still around. Wahahhaha~!

awwwwwwwwwwww

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Super duper uber cute~!!!!! Heh.

jeslin and her pony

look how beautiful the background is~

spirit-breaker

Wahahahaha~~!! Internal joke meant only for those who DotA. Heh.

what a life!

Sitting down, enjoying the weather, chatting all day with your mates. I wished I could have this kind of life every single day man. Lolx.

my zodiac!

Super handsome! *coughs* I mean *coughs* me *coughs*

There's a new attraction at the Singapore Zoo! It's the Australian Outback dedicated to Steve Irwin! It's really nice! I love how close I can get to the Kangaroos~!! It really did feel like I was back in Australia for those 20 minutes.

eq's starting to feel tired

I saw this before!

*jumps for joy*

another satisfied one~

That was our last stop before we headed home. EQ and I sent Jeslin off before going to catch Alvin and The Chipmunks (which rocks everyone's socks off by the way).

I watched it again today. =.='''

It's too good I tell you. Jerome and little Jon loved it to bits too!

Alvin and The Chipmunks~!!!

2007-12-28T00:31:00.001+08:00

I love the movie~!!!!!

You also realise the remix of Witch Doctor is playing in the background~

*hyper mode*

I'll blog about the zoo trip tomorrow I promise! Tonight it's indulgence with these 3. Lolx.

Long Update For Christmas~

2007-12-26T17:12:00.000+08:00

MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS EVERYONE~!!!

Since Christine (and many others as well) has been asking for an update, I have decided to load up all the nice photos of the Party and Christmas Day itself. After choosing, editing, and cropping the photos, here are the best 38 photos of the best festival in the year~!!

DR @ The Emmy's

The biggest dinner event in the history of Dunamis Rock fell on 24th December 2007~!!! Close to 50 people turned up for the event, and only a lucky 40 had seats. It was a night where memories were created, stomachs filled with gastronomical cuisine, and great performances were put up.

It was great seeing everyone enjoying themselves for such a night. Yes, a night dedicated from the youths for the youths. The people who made this possible definitely put in a great deal of effort to make this event a huge success. Sponsors for the prizes and awards will also not be forgotten, for without them there would be none of these.

Will we do it again? Not in the next few months, definitely. Lolx.

I didn't have time to take a lot of photos as I was at the back with my capable team preparing the food for everyone who expected a great meal. It was the biggest challenge of my career to prepare food that looked and tasted fantastic for the 40. I'm glad it worked out real fine.

Isaac took charge of the service side of the event. Without him, I doubt the crowd would have had fine service for such a beautiful event. Two thumbs up for Isaac who did a great job! I would also want to thank Jerryl (service), Tao and Jia Hao (kitchen) for their 110% for this night. Truly such giving hearts are appreciated by everyone who were blessed that evening.

So! I shall present you some photos taken during the night. I don't have many, so I'm hoping those who got those great photos would send them over to me. *smiles* Thank you EQ, Yuxuan, and Sarah for helping me take some good photos for the event~!

jerome and shen

Look at the fine young men dressed up for the event. Shen definitely deserved the 'Best Dressed' award. I felt really happy that everyone came dressed in their finest for such an event.

john

The good looks of this guy probably played the hearts of the beautiful ladies that evening. Someone who's always been encouraging me even though he may not feel so. He's going to grow up to be a successful gentleman, I'm sure.

glitz & glamour

Lovely, isn't it? Looking at the table setting, and cutlery placed, I am thankful for Isaac for this hard work throughout the whole event.

christine and david exchanging gifts

2 pretty ladies posing for the camera~

Other than the gifts exchange, we had a lucky draw with up to $350 worth of prizes that were won~! From the team, and everyone present that evening, I want to thank these special people for chipping in!

the only photo of the main course

Thank you Sarah (or so I think) for taking this photo for keeps~! I didn't even have time in the kitchen to take the photos of the 3-coursed meal I did up for everybody. The best part of the evening was how everyone raved about the Cranberry Sauce as seen in the photo. *wide grin*

The night ended with smiles and warmed hearts. I am sure everyone was blessed by such a wonderful evening. Even though I couldn't enjoy the night, I am sure the Lord is looking from above and proud I gave my best for the people I love.

thank you Father for loving me, for giving me the talent of cooking up such a wonderful meal for my brothers and sister. thank you for blessing me for what came after this dinner. thank you for the people who blessed me with their encouraging words and presents this christmas~

Aji by Hanabi - Christmas Lunch

Thank God I woke up for service on Christmas Day. Even though I only slept 4 hours a night on average the week before this day, I am glad I woke up and dragged myself out for a great day ahead.

Pastor's voice improved tremendously since the dinner the night before (it's the food I tell you, it was gastronomical) and he preached a short sermon on not missing Christmas. Charlene lead worship and did it real well. The last song, which was You Raise Me Up, touched me so much that I wept even before the first note was sung. The Lord assured me that He was happy with my effort the night before, and said the 3 most needed words to me - I Love You.

After service, EQ, Edward and I were invited to have lunch with Pastor and Aunty Anna. They asked if I was fine with Japanese, and I was more than willing. I was thinking Sakae, but they brought us somewhere mind-blowing. Aji by Hanabi~!!

we stood in stupefaction

the painting that greeted us

EQ and I looked at each other and were thinking of changing the venue for lunch but Aunty Anna decided on this. I shall not reveal how much they blessed us with for this lunch, but it was definitely not a small amount. With grateful hearts, we entered the beautiful restaurant.

lovely chairs and a pretty table setting

the wonderful couple who blessed us

Before I continue, I really feel I should thank them for such a delicious lunch. Being tired and worn out from the week and night before, this was something really sweet from them. To me, it felt the world that I could sit and enjoy a meal with the people I love.

the tired but blessed chef

DO YOU SEE MY EYEBAGS?!?! *faints* It's super obvious man. I need to get rid of them ASAP~! Haha, that's what the next few days are for~! We're going to the Zoo tomorrow~! Imagine how much fun we're going to have! The weather will be perfect (I hope). I can't wait to..

=.=''' I actually digressed.

Back to the lunch we were blessed with. EQ and Edward had a great time too~!!

edward and mr. charming

Yep, that boy on the right won Mr. Charming the night before. I think he deserved it because he's such a great blessing in everyone's life. He's blessed and encouraged me so much this coming year. Nothing I can say or do can express how much I'm thankful for this brother in my life.

pastor orders in chinese~!!

Yep, Pastor ordered the dishes in simple Mandarin. Pretty impressive for someone who's never learnt the language his whole life. I know he does well in Hokkien, but in recent times he's been doing quite a bit of Mandarin too. Good job Pastor~!

the 3 blessed brothers

~~I'm fat.~~

Here are but some photos I took of the lunch we had~!!

potato salad

grilled mushrooms

sashimi

potato croquettes

I think it was pretty shocking to EQ and Edward to see Pastor and I exchanging the conversations we had. Over the last few months, it's been pretty cool to talk to Pastor (with all due respect) in the way I talk to him now. And no, Pastor, that's not the reason why Aunty Anna gave me the Tommy Hilfiger True Star Men.

stewed tender beef

salmon on mesclun mix

I know you all think I'm using descriptions very much French but that's how I usually write up on food. Lolx. Unless I get the Japanese names of what I got, I think this is the best for now. Haha.

yummy temaki~!!!

The Temaki were fantastic I tell you~~!!! The seaweed is so good, the rice and filling fresh. Probably one of the best Temaki I've had in years. Simply to die for. I ate ~~like 6~~ a few and they were truly delectable.

After lunch, the 3 of us walked around a bit in Vivo. We spotted Esther shopping for perfume. Edward brought us to the place where people fish, but apparently no one has caught anything. =.=''' And it was scorching hot. Lolx.

We met the other youths after that at the usual to do play LAN. We had a good game, and I rushed home after that to get changed for Christmas Dinner with my family. The train was packed like nothing I've seen before. The extra wait at every station just ate into the time which was precious to me.

One-Ninety @ the Four Seasons Hotel

I got to the apartment on time, but I could have been earlier. We didn't have enough time to open up my present so we went for dinner first. It was a formal dinner for the 4 of us at the Four Seasons. Being dressed up for the dinner really set the mood for the whole evening. We were dressed to wow the people who greeted us at the entrance of the hotel.

sarah dressed for the occasion

best looking chef in the world

We were greeted by their warm service at both the entrance of the hotel and restaurant. One-Ninety is a fantastic restaurant, with really fine decor. I could not keep my eyes of the intricate little details of the restaurant, from the seats we sat on to the smiles that were carried on the managers walking around.

gordon and mom

blessed with the best parents

We had a 6-coursed dinner that blew us away. The menu for Christmas Day Dinner was just wonderful. Coincidentally, the last 2 courses were very much similar to what I served the night before. Heh.

seared foie gras on whipped sweet potatoes,
with cinnamon spiced blueberry coulis

The foie gras was seared to perfection. Crispy on the outside, melting in your mouth on the inside. Truly a mark of what a great chef can achieve.

scallop and prawn napoleon,
with avocado and herbed pesto dressing

What a pretty dish to even touch! The avocado and herbed pesto dressing was marvellous. I love pesto, and my mom seconds the compliment I gave for this dressing. The physallis at the side was an interesting touch. The scallops and prawns had a great texture and bite.

wild mushroom soup,
with mascarpone and white truffle cream

The richness of this dish was what made it stand out from the 2 courses we had before. The intricate flavours that burst when you take your first sip is the reason why you go for the next. Smooth and profound, this dish was definitely a joy to finish to the last drop.

champagne jelly,
with pink grapefruit granite

Refreshing! This dish cleansed our palate for the next course. It was nice to taste how the champagne jelly complimented the grapefruit.

roasted butterball turkey, green beans, crushed potatoes,
cornbread stuffing, herbed gravy and cranberry sauce

This sure sounds familiar doesn't it? Since I missed it for the world the night before, Christmas certainly ended beautifully because I had turkey, and cranberry sauce. *smiles*

I love turkey because of it's texture. However, in the hands of an unskilled chef, it wouldn't have turned out perfect. The turkey was tender, with the cornbread stuffing complimenting it flawlessly. The crushed potatoes melts in your mouth, together with the herb gravy. Finishing off the dish with a most special cranberry sauce was heaven.

garlic and rosemary leg of lamb over sweet potato puree,
with brussels sprouts and red wine reduction

Gordon and Sarah chose this over the turkey that Mom and I had. Interestingly, the leg of lamb wasn't tough at all! The sweet potato went well as a side, together with the acquired taste of the brussels sprouts. The taste of the whole dish shot the roof with the red wine reduction that came along with it.

warm old fashion christmas pudding,
served with berries and brandy sauce

Finishing off this special dinner was another familiar dish from the night before. The christmas pudding was smooth and rich. The berries and brandy sauce did not overpower the taste of the pudding. Serving this dish with the ice cream just brought this dinner to a lovely end.

Walking off the meal back to the apartment sure seemed like a good idea. I knew that Orchard Road was closed to vehicles, but I didn't really know why. Walking through the crowd, I realised that there were floats lining the road and a concert that was close to ending by the time we got there.

a lovely christmas tree

It was amazing to hear the speakers (Huang ShuFang and another guy) speak about the true meaning of Christmas. One day, I believe Moriah will reach out to people just like this. *nods*

We got back to the apartment, and I got to open my last few presents from the Gordon and Mom. Gordon took a lot of effort in wrapping these presents, and I was careful not to tear the wrapping up too badly. Heh.

4 presents from 2 great people

Yes, isn't it just great to receive so many presents from just 2 people? Well, I believe that's how much they love both me and Sarah. Thank you Gordon and Mom for these wonderful gifts~!!!

You see the card on the extreme left? It isn't just an ordinary card with blessings. It came along with the pact that they would give Sarah and I SGD*** every Christmas. We could either use half of it (the pact is 1 for 1) to spend, or use the full amount for savings. Ultimately when we are old enough, the money would belong totally to us. It was amazing to see how from ZERO savings, I have gone to SGD**** in a year. Thank you Gordon for instilling in us the importance of savings.

I didn't expect any of these at all. Upon opening the wrapping of the first box, I shouted for joy at what I saw.

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*shouts for joy*

All along I've been using my sister's camera, and I feel guilty robbing her of her time with it. The 2mb that has been with me for 5 years just can't function the way I need it to anymore.

And now~~!!!

*catches breath*

Thank you Gordon and Mama~!! It's what I really needed~!! Now that I've gotten it, I will treasure it and keep it in good condition! I will go around and take fabulous photos of things, food, and the people around me!

I thought I was going to miss Christmas this year. With the amount of work I had, with the amount of obligations that came along with the commitment I promised, I just couldn't prepare for Christmas presents. I believe though, that my time and effort touched the lives of many. This is my Christmas gift to the world in 2007.

One last photo before I end this long post.

a really happy boy

I will be handing this camera back to my Sis so that she can explore here creativity through photos as well.

The next time you see a photo in this space, you will know it's from the new cam I got from Christmas~!!

I'm Back

2007-12-19T22:11:00.000+08:00

Hey everybody~

I'm back from the Church Camp~!! It was really fantastic! It's amazing how the Lord touched me and moved me through the preaching of His word.

I will be blogging with more photos and the events that took place in this life-changing camp soon ok?

Cheers~!!

Of Giving Calenders & Brazilian Dinner

2007-12-11T13:50:00.001+08:00

Hey Everyone~~!!

I'm back to blog with photos again. I know I haven't been exactly very consistent with the updates, but I'm trying my best yea? Heh.

So, on Sunday we had our very first 'Adopt A Block' project for Dunamis Rock~! It was really nice to see the youths reach out to the residents of blocks 50 and 51, blessing them with calenders for the year 2008~

valerie and shirley

edna and sandy

elizabeth and jana

Oh~ And Aunty Anna made this nice ribbon for the Mistletoe~! Pastor was the one who tried putting it up, almost risking his life for the greater good. Lolx.

and the finished product

Yes Aunty Anna, I think Aunty Lisa would be delighted at how good a job you've done. *smiles*

So after church, the duo, along with Cheryl and I, went to Brazilian for dinner! I love that place, though it a bit out of the way, but the meal is always worth the travel there.

aunty anna and pastor

pastor's going crazy again *roll eyes*

the 4 of us enjoying the great meal

yummy~~

Pastor said his face looks like it was chopped in this one. Oh well, that's not true and you know it Pastor. No one would chop you off la~ Heh.

It's just amazing how blessed I am by the people around me. I've been receiving countless blessings from others. I believe in the principle of paying it forward. If someone has blessed you, remember to bless someone else~!

Alright, I'm off to prepare more items for the Christmas Party now~ Can't wait for it man!! I'm sure it'll be a nice of surprises for all of you coming~ Heh.

Dunamis Jamming

2007-12-02T03:00:00.001+08:00

While all of you are in bed having beautiful dreams, I'm here blogging. Haha. Well, I will go to bed once I'm done with this. Heh.

So, I decided to go down for jamming with the youths. =)

We had a blast~

the gal with an amazing voice

the pianist and acoustic guitarist

the bassist

the drummer with the best smile

the singing angels from heaven

the mad electric guitarist

cheryl's getting her thoughts organized

eye candy. nuff said.

Now now, don't start rolling your eyes. Haha. So, we had a great time practicing Cheryl's songs and fellowshipping. We ordered in Pizza for dinner, and enjoyed the time we had together. It was really special. Heh. =)

the hungry group of talents

Cheryl gave thanks for the food, and we ate shortly after. Janine was the center of attention, the center of suaning. Haha. But oh well, I'm glad she took it all well. It was a rare sight to see Ernest actually teasing others. Haha. But that's good you see, cos that means he's starting to learn the way of the.. er.. er.. I don't know. Lolx.

Alright! Off to bed now~

For The Queen~

2007-12-01T03:50:00.000+08:00

I have no choice but to be that little bit more conscientious in updating my blog with photos. The Queen has been bugging me non-stop since before she left for the Royal World Tour, and now that she's back.

However, since it's 4am in the morning, I shall not blog everything that she has decreed me to. Instead, I will blog about Thursday, when me and EQ went to plan for the coming Christmas Party. =)

We have the planning up and going. The team is looking at all aspects to make this party a smashing one. I can assure you that all of you will be impressed with the menu and the price that you need to pay. Such a minimal sum for a fantastic menu. *nods*

I know Queen, how much you want to attend this. You are the Queen, so as long as you want to make it, it will happen for you. Heh.

So, me and EQ got our ideas as my favorite gourmet hang-out, Mmmm @ Square 2. The chef is one good terms with me cos I'm there almost every weekend to get my stuff. Haha.

Shortly after finalizing the menu, we had dinner @ Sakae Sushi. It was a pretty nice dinner, where the planning ended on a great note. Heh.

eq~~

with his teriyaki chicken don

the chef-in-charge

with his seared maguro don

We also went down to Dhoby Ghaut from Novena and took a look at Carrefour, Spotlight, and Daiso for more ideas. Just as we were about to go home, we spotted a huge Christmas Tree just outside Plaza Singapura.

Christmas trees are beautiful, don't you agree?

nice right?!?!

Haha. So that's the end of my short update for ~~tonight~~ today. Will definitely be blogging again with more photos alright?

Christmas Party Coming Up

2007-11-29T23:04:00.001+08:00

To all the Dunamis Rockers,

Kindly note that a Christmas Party is coming right up~ It will be something you would never have expected. Watch this space for updates to come!

Heh.

A Post Of Photos

2007-11-09T20:04:00.001+08:00

Good evening peoples~~!!

Haha. I'm on hyper mode tonight~

*jumps around the room*

Yes yes, I know I haven't been updating for some time, and that's why I'm back tonight! To update with nice photos of the happenings in the last 3 days~!

This weekend is going to be packed with orders. I just got a cake done for a friend's order, and an outstanding 1kg of cookies to do~!! The cookies are going to be used for sampling, so that the adults (and youths) will order! All proceeds will go to the Great Missions Fund. Woohoo~!!

mango layered orange chiffon

Does it look yummy?~~ I think it does~~!! I really love making cakes for people, because I can explore my creativity through my designs~ Haha. I think my friend would love the cake, no?

Just yesterday, the group of 4 went out for some Pool and LAN. It was great to meet the guys and catch up after sooooooooooooo long~

jerald taking his shot

ben taking his shot

jerome taking his shot

We had a great time at LAN too~ We owned with our healing-wavers team.

"overkill of creeps"

Haha.

For dinner, we went to Manhattan's Fish Market in Plaza Singapura for some good Fish and Chips. It was reallllly good, the batter superb~!

plate of yum

Jerald had to go home because his dad was preparing dinner for him (super nice dad la!!), so it was only Jerome, Ben, and I.

does it seem very cold? =.='''

Haha, he was zipped up to his neck la! Or so it looks like.. Lolx.

ben ben

Even after we got home, what do you suppose we did?

Tsk tsk.

Dota dota dota..

Lolx.

On Wednesday! I left the office at 8pm as I was the orderly, and Joel asked me out for a late night movie with Stanley and his GF, Michelle. I rushed down after cooking myself a dinner at home, Spaghetti Bolognese.

michelle and stanley

Before watching Lions for Lambs, we had a good time at Ben & Jerry's having a great tub of lovely ice cream. Fantastic, I tell you~~

joel and michelle

So, they had their turns playing around with my cam, and Stanley took a few shots of Joel when the latter wasn't noticing. Haha~

that's a better smile~

So, the few of us were trying to see who could come up with better photos of the tub we were eating. Haha, it was really stupid la.. trying to see who's photo was better.. Lolx. So, to prevent that, I will put all 3 up~ Haha.

mine!

joel's

michelle's

I really like the blur on Joel's one. No matter what I did, I couldn't seem to be able to make it turn out with a blur. Of course, there's always Picasa. Wahahaha~~

And before I go, here's a photo of the busy chef with a great hairday~!!

I heart my hair~~

The Biggest Day Of My Life

2007-10-20T22:15:00.000+08:00

To everyone who has made it so special,

THANK YOU

I appreciate all the sms and love you've given me.

Countdown: 3 Days

2007-10-17T23:39:00.001+08:00

The most special day of my life.

The Start Of The Most Important Week

2007-10-15T23:55:00.000+08:00

So, I went to Youth yesterday and had a great time. They rehearsed more on their skills and drama, and James gave a nice sharing on Missions.

not bad aye?

Was using my Sis' camera to take these photographs. It's not exactly a new camera, but definitely better than the one I always use for the last 5 years. Haha.

shen's weird

ben

Didn't really took many photos though. Will definitely take more in the weeks to come~

So, I got an off today for the Hari Raya that fell on last saturday. Nope, I didn't celebrate it. But I'm glad I spent it well with my mom.

She just left for India, for the much awaited Wilderness Trip. That's like a really cool version of field camp. I can't wait for her to tell me more about it when she gets back! Heh~

the improved changi airport~!

Do you people know that the new layout for Changi Airport is really nice? It's well done up and looks really impressive since the last time I've been there.

And that was when the youths left for the DREAM trip last year. How time flies.

the board of flights on departure

a very happy and excited mom

the son who loves her backpack

Lolx. It's been a long time since I carried one anyway. Haha. Isn't the layout behind me just lovely?

On a more serious note.

This week is THE MOST IMPORTANT week of a special boy's life. He is about to receive the Key to Power, and it's a pity no one seems to remember how different this year's from others'.

20 October. It's not very long away. Heh~

A Simple Update

2007-10-13T15:00:00.000+08:00

a beautiful sunset overlooking the north-east

Ah~~ I got this photo a few days back after a short nap I woke up from. I like the way the colours worked out. Looks a lot like the colours in a rainbow don't you think?

And yes, this is the view from my place. The home I boast of. Heh. Love the view from my window.

So, this afternoon I met my mom at Little India to shop for groceries for tonight's dinner. She told me of this fantastic stall that sold fresh herbs (which I needed desperately). I was really impressed with this stall! It had fresh dill, rosemary, fennel etc. A really great place to shop at, with the staff being really friendly as well!

We proceeded to Riciotti at Clarke Quay for lunch, and it was really good~

best mom in the whole wide world~

moi~

Can you believe I kept forgetting about the camera I was keeping my pocket?! I totally missed out taking the photos of the Mains we were having. Thankfully, I still managed to get the photo of the dessert!

My mom is really talented in taking food photography I tell you~! She took this photo and it blew me away~

wow~~!!!

Impressive, ain't it? I wish I could improve on my photography skills too~!! Lolx.

Alright, time to prepare for tonight's operations. Will blog again real soon with photos~!!

Shiraishi @ The Ritz-Carlton

2007-10-07T00:48:00.000+08:00

It's 1am in the morning and here I am blogging about the fabulous dinner I just had with my family. It was amazing I tell you! We all probably have a certain standard for Japanese cuisine right?

Well, let's just put it this way. After dining at Shiraishi, that standard shot through the roof.

gordon and mom

sarah, my precious sister

me!

I know all of you would love to see the photos of all the food we had throughout the dinner, and I'm definitely not going to disappoint all of you~

our appetizer~!

Ain't it just so pretty? I love the different shapes of all the small dishes used.

sashimi~!!

mixed vegetable in broth - boiled item

See the carrot over at the right side? That had to be the sweetest carrot I've had in years I tell you. Yummy~~

grilled cod

I just love it when fish is cooked till perfection! This delicious piece of heavenly goodness flaked at every touch of my cutlery. A joy at every mouthful!

yummy tempura~~!!!

There's flounder, sardine, and baby shrimp. These 3 different (and entirely new) tempuras were a delight when they went with radish in tempura sauce, or just salt.

delectable sushi~!!

By this time my sis was going to faint. Lolx. But that didn't stop her from finishing this whole course. Knowing her, she wouldn't have missed this for the world. Haha~

clam miso

This was really nice. The clams made the miso just stand out from any other miso soups I've ever tasted before.

brown tea in a real cute cup

Does anyone notice the man hanging on the cup? Wahahahaha~~ I think this cup is really cute. I would love to have one of these in my home. Super cool man~~

This was meant to cleanse our palate after a really strong meal. As the brown tea prepared us for the finale, we were anxious to see what they had in store for us.

the grand finale~~!!!

This was a gem after such a lovely meal. It ended the meal on a really sweet yet alluring finish. Making you think of the oceans and the breeze, this dessert ended everything on a beautiful note.

A lovely dinner, spent well with the company of family members. An evening not to be forgotten, and a night of learning. Food cooked till perfection, presented with such flair. I'm impressed with the dinner, and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking out for a fantastic meal in Japanese cuisine.

Mid Autumn's Festival @ The Apartment

2007-09-26T23:34:00.000+08:00

I'm back with an update~!

I know it's been some time and I apologise to all those of you anticipating an update everytime you come by this small space. Haha.

It was Mid Autumn's Festival yesterday! The family had a planned gathering at Gordon's apartment, and we had a great time!

The food. The fun. The fellowship. Great stuff I tell you~~

gabriel~~!!!

Ahh~~!! Super duper cute boy don't you agree? And very photogenic too! He never fails to bring a smile to my face.

rahrahx

Best sister in the whole wide world! I can never imagine life without her. Thanks for being such a wonderful sibling in my life rahrahx~~!!

gloria teo

Whoa~~!! I haven't played lanterns and bubbles in at least 5 years man. Call me deprived. I haven't celebrated a decent Mid Autumn's for such a long time man.

flame on~!!

Nice nice nice?!?!

I think the effects came out great on camera~~!! Haha. I love sparklers, haven't played them in a super duper long time too.

united we stand

I'm ashamed to say we snatched most of the sparklers from the kids who were supposed to have them all.

Well, what to do? I guess we still have a kid in all of us. Heh~

perfect match

Yes, I know a lot of people have stated before how compatible we look together. Little do most people know we're siblings who have been blessed with the best relationship we could ever ask for.

one more~~!!

Haha, I love my Mom's camera. Gordon took tons of photos with his new camera, and I can't wait to take a look at the quality of those.

Currently baking 2 orders of Mango Cheesecake in my kitchen. They're looking really good, and the house smells heavenly~~!!

Wahahahahaha~~

Yummy Cookies~~

2007-09-12T01:28:00.000+08:00

the chef is back!

Hey everybody! I am currently testing out the recipes that will be used for the fund raising for the DREAM trip. This is my second batch of cookies and they came out 10x better than the previous lot! Hooray~!!

peanut butter cookies

granola and raisin cookies

chocolate chip and walnut cookies

I'm so so happy~~!! The cookies all came out so beautiful! The orders that are coming in are huge too! Thanks to everybody who's supporting!

For all those who are interested in buying these delectable little treats, just give me a call alright? I'll be more than happy to do them for you!

With love of course~ Heh.

Dunamis Rock

2007-09-10T01:08:00.001+08:00

Yay!~~

I'm back into photo-blogging and loving it! Though I will have to say I wished I had a new camera, I'm still satisfied I have one. Lolx.

Youth was really cool today. We did some stupid stuff. Really really stupid stuff. My small group had to make a pyramid. Too bad I don't have pictures of it. It was really painful. Tsk tsk.

does this look like a sphinx?!?!

Ok, not bad at all. At least the group put in the effort to make something out of nothing. I found the most impressive one still to be *ahem*

THE PYRAMID~~!!

Ok, I'm just bored. Haha. Here's some photos of the youths. Notice how much not blogging about them in almost 9 months had resulted in these changes. Good ones of course.

eq~~!!

ben~~!!!

jerome and I

Also, I got a photo of an uber cute boy~~!!!

justus~~~~

He's super duper cute. He enjoys people playing with him and chasing him around. (I'm so envious with his energy, wished I had more sometimes. Lolx.)

jeslin, christine, belle, emily

The 4 fantastic gals. I'm so glad they were so willing to take photos. It seems so tough to get people to take photos sometimes. *cough cough*

Alright, here's to a great new week ahead~~

God Bless~!!

Happy 19th Birthday Rahrahz~~!!!

2007-09-09T00:45:00.000+08:00

To the best sister in the world, here's wishing you a God-blessed year ahead! As you enter your 19th year of existence, I wish you all the best in the things that the Lord has set you out to do. I pray for wisdom and maturity to fall upon the precious gem that God has placed in my life. I would never trade anything, or anyone for that matter, for a wonderful sister like you!

So, we went to Carousel @ Royal Plaza on Scotts for a family lunch today! It was really good to be able to commune together once again as a whole family. Having all the adults and children together on this special made me realize that I was always right when family is one of my top values in life.

So we started off with a great salad, slowing moving down the path of gastronomy. I took my time with the food, which were really good. I was particularly impressed with the salads, and the fact that this restaurant was halal.

Yes. No pork. I tell you no pork.

the beautiful table setting

gabriel

Super photogenic boy! He loves taking photographs and playing around with my camera. A future great photographer he might turn out to be!

his eldest sis, gloria

Looking prettier as every year passes! All the children have taken all the good genes from their parents it seems. Haha. Well, I rather put it as God's blessing upon our lives.

japanese offerings

shellfish delights

Here are some photos of all the 4 sisters on my maternal side. It's good to see how close they are even though they're busy with their own lives. I believe seeing their commitment to keeping this strong bond has led me to acknowledging the power of family love.

gordon (giving a silly face) and mom

jeremy and aunt hong

uncle kian heng and aunt kath

aunt em and uncle sze cheng

Lovely photos! It's been so long since I've got back into blogging so much. I realize why I enjoy it so much! Being able to pen down my thoughts with photos as memories just makes a perfect way to record down all the happenings in my life.

cold meats

crayfish!

When these came, our table were so quick to grab them that we left none for others. Talk about Singaporean mentality. Heh. The only disappointing thing was that the crayfish had a really fishy taste. =/

cheeses~~ my absolute favourite!

asian offerings

stuffed squid and crispy fish

So, after eating so much, I was finally ready for my desserts! They actually had a chocolate fondue section that the kids just went crazy about~~!

I heart chocolate~~!!!

Whoa, I love chocolate. Love love love love love!!

other desserts worthy of mention

That was the late plate of the many I took. Dieting the whole week (and the next too), helps me feel less guilty I ate this much. Like what I always say - Eat and enjoy food, but also remember to work it off!

I have other random pics too!

ahh~~ praise is soooooo pretty!!

She's was so happy to see me and Sarah when we came. Always bubbly, and always bringing smiles to our faces!

the birthday girl~~!!!

Roses seem to be her favourite flowers, like most girls too. I must go ask the gals around me why exactly roses appeal so much to them.

After lunch, I went to meet a friend from another church. Alan is a super interesting guy man. He's someone who would crap with you, and can actually make you dumbfounded even when I want to go on. Gragh.

with alan @ coffee bean

I met my sis again for dinner, and she decided to give me a birthday treat!

THANK YOU RAHRAHZ CHEW~~!!!

Lolx. She's so dear to my heart~~

I like her necklace~~

and her sunflower too~~!!

Haha. She's a super happy girl today. Having lunch with the family, followed by the proclaimed-to-be-great movie Ratatouille, and finally a lovely meal at Swensen's. I'm just glad to have a wonderful sister like her~!

Alright, I'm off to bed after another long post now. I want to catch Ratatouille!!

It's Time For A Huge Update!

2007-09-07T20:59:00.002+08:00

Hello everybody~~!!!

I know I know. It's been a long time since I updated a post with loads of photos. My camera's been having some problems. =/ ( It's 5 years old you know, but still good enough to take these photos) Haha. All thanks to Picasa, I'm able to make these photos look so much better. Heh.

Alright. People say pictures speak a thousand words. So by the time you see the last picture, I would have spoken well over 42,000 words. Lolx.

So! It was a tiring night. I spent it baking the 3 different kinds of cookies that I might be using for the upcoming fund raising for the DREAM Trip. I figured if I tested it first, then there's no chance of failure. Wahahahaha~~

So I spent time from 9.30pm till 4am just baking cookies. The taste was great, but the texture wasn't too good. I left some dough overnight and baked it just now. They came out so much better! So, you see, sometimes we need to have patience when it comes to baking. Heh.

Family Day @ Chinese Gardens

I slept at 7am, and woke up at 11.30am. =.=''' I didn't have camp today! It was the Family Carnival at Chinese Gardens. The whole Transport Formation went for it, and it was cool to bump into many friends who went through the driving course with me 4 months ago.

the crowd

Yes, it was packed! Not only did the people consist of us, we had foreign tourists too. Yes, it was pretty cool to see everyone in civilian and not in our usual uniforms. Haha.

loch ness monster they call it?

It sounds familiar, as if I've heard about it before. Darren told me about it but I can't quite remember where I've heard about the loch ness monster before. Hmm..

cute dolphins!

chief clerk

It's super cool to have him around man. He could beat the queue waiting to collect the goodie bags, so we didn't need to queue at all. And yes, he went berserk today. =.='''

masaru, silas, yitian

These are the ones who helped everyone get their goodie bags. I think about 30 people from our branch came for this event.

wei'an

What's with that look man? I can't really put my finger on whether this is a good or bad photo. Lolx. Maybe the seaweed was really as spicy as Ming De had said?

from left to right:
ming de, raymond, haoyi,
alex, ming hoe, darren

Fabulous group of friends from S1 branch. They never fail to perk me up during mundane office hours sometimes. Heh.

And after just a little while upon collecting our goodie bags, everyone found something ~~good~~ bad in their bags. Sprays. Yes, those irritating things used during New Year's. Gragh~~! And so, the war begun.

first it was simon

li yong got it worst

yi tian wasn't spared either

Through all this chaos, I was actually spared the torture of being messed up. Thank goodness. If I got messed up, you guys won't be able to see all these photos. Hah.

cool dudes yo~~!

eye of randomness

Yea, didn't know why I took that either. Took quite a lot of useless photos today. But there were all good nonetheless. Haha, I mean more photos never hurt right?

And there's this amazing attraction between Nat's sunglasses and the people around him. Oakley's reign supreme forever!

ming de (he tried them first) and xie zhen

then it was my turn! wee~~!

I heart Oakley's!! They're super nice!!

And remember Simon was bombarded with those evil sprays? Well, he didn't retaliate with the sprays.

he had his water bottle

On other news.

There was this pagoda that I went up to. It was 3 levels high, and the view from above was not bad at all.

colour my world

the frog waiting to turn into a prince

I forgot to tell all of you how hot the weather was. It was a killer~~

But even though it was a sauna walking through the Chinese Gardens, I still found animals that aren't supposed to be surviving here.

happy feet

Cute right? Whoa, I love penguins. I wish I could own one. Nah, I'm kidding. I'll never want to clean up after it. Lolx.

darren foo

Personal Assistant to the Big Boss in our branch. Don't mess around with him, he's more than able to mess you up more than you could. Nah, he's Mr. Nice Guy. He'll never bully people. Right Darren?

that assures me a safe time in S1 for the next few months. phew.

winson (did I spell it correctly?)

He's part of the people at the counter giving out the goodie bags and making sure everything is going well. A salute to these people who gave of their time to work more than enjoying the day.

bo zhuang as well

So, after walking around a bit and having loads of fun seeing people chase each other with those HORRIBLE sprays, it was time for lunch! *drools*

yummy food~~

Pizza, wedges, and chicken wings. Not the healthiest of my choice of lunch, but I still really enjoyed it though. At least I know I don't eat like this everyday. But I'm telling you, the food was goooooooooood.

anthony

Whoa, someone acting cute~ Haha, kidding kidding. He joined us on this day. Quite cool to have him around. He's a really nice person to talk to.

jew yueh and ming hoe

The whole event ended around 5pm. Anthony gave me and Ming De a ride to Lakeside MRT, where we took a train back to Ang Mo Kio.

It was a really nice day with great company. I had loads of fun, and I'm sure everyone else did too. We should have more things like these. S1 branch chalet coming up on 4th October! Wee~!!

Pastor's Birthday Celebration

Pastor had his birthday 2 weeks ago. (Yes I know I'm uber slow on this post. I'll try not to accumulate backlog anymore alright?)

birthday boy with his cake

the yummy cake~~!!

The cake was fantastic I tell you. I can't really remember who bought it. If I am not wrong, it should have been Andy and Charlene. It was not as rich as most chocolate fudge cakes, but it was definitely one of the best I've tasted. Yumm~~

eq was forced to do this

I meant to make it look as if the cake was so good you want to coat your whole mouth with it. Ad failed miserably.

random photo of jerome and me

random photo of ben and jerald

Hmm, why does it seem Jerald's so interested in the keyboard? Maybe, like me, he wants to play the Canon in D? Lolx.

group photo~~!!!

Yep Jeslin! I finally did the photos up so you can put it on DR's blog. Haha. Hope you've enjoyed looking at the pics!

Glady's & Gabriel's Birthday Party

It was great coming together as a family to celebrate the birthdays of both my cousins! I had fun chatting with the adults and just staring in awe at the amount of energy children possess. Haha. No, I'm not getting old.

I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old I'm not getting old

the pretty birthday gal

the handsome birthday dude

the cheeky brother of jerome, janan

the good food that was laid for us

jerome and the cardigan his mom got for him

the people who graced the occasion

ACJC's The Reunion

I was invited by Kent 3 weeks ago (Yes, yes, I know the backlog is horrible..) for a performance by his JC. I had 2 tickets and decided to bring Gabriel along for the event!

Not seeing Gabriel for almost 4 months made me realize how much I've neglected the good friendships I've forged during BMT. It was a great night as we enjoyed the performance, had a meal after that, and just chat about what's been going on in our lives.

gabriel and I

This was after the performance, and I decided to say hi to my other friends from my branch.

kent, ming hoe, and gary

Great bunch of people in the branch. Really glad I've known them. Heh.

ming hoe and gary

Oh, did I mention before that my shifu in the Rubik's Cube is none other than Gabriel? He's the one who got me addicted and determined to solve the Rubik's Cube. Lolx.

he got himself a 5x5 cube

Did I mention he's crazy when it comes to the cube? He could just go for hours on end just trying to come up with new formulas. People find it so difficult solving the 3x3, and here he is trying for the 5x5. Goodness.

With that, I'm ending this VERY LONG post to go bathe and sleep thereafter. There's still a long day ahead, and I can't wait for Sunday to arrive. Haha.

See all of you this Sunday!

God Bless~~!!

Pretty Cousin

2007-09-04T23:22:00.000+08:00

Ain't she just adorable?

More Clothes That Fit Me

2007-08-28T23:32:00.000+08:00

HOORAY~~!!!

I went out with mom this evening and got myself more new clothes! Trust me when I say that 99% of all my clothes in my wardrobe can't be worn anymore because they are simply to BIG on me. Lolx. The wonders (and downsides) of losing weight. Heh.

So, I got myself a new vest from Goldlion, which comes in a fabulous colour of dark blue! It's extremely comfortable and it has just the right cutting for me! The pants I got from Montagut is also just the way I like it! It's light, follows along with the movements of my legs, and feels fabulous on the skin! Also, she got for me a nice T from 4 You! It's a green and striped piece, and the fit is just nice for me!

YAY FOR MAMA CHEW!!~~

Isn't it lovely to be able to attract attention from people shopping? They must probably wonder which son still goes out shopping with his mom at the age of 21 20. Not that there is no other, just that it's really rare.

Oh, here's another ~~interesting~~ shocking fact. You guys will probably understand how serious I am about losing more weight when you guys read this.

Breakfast - 1 Cup of Nuts and Dried Apples - 50 calories
Lunch - 1 Banana - 100 calories
Dinner - Subway's Turkey Breast - 300 calories
Supper - 1 Banana and 1/2 Cup Milk - 150 Calories

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Total: 600 Calories

Now let's say I run 3km a day, and lose 300 calories from the run.

Perfect! Lolx.

Auntie Anna don't kill me please. All in the name of.. er.. health?

As Requested By My Mom

2007-08-27T21:29:00.000+08:00

Haha. Still on 881 fever.

My mom said Pastor would love this as well.

Full hokkien version of the o-so-famous song from the hit movie.

Enjoy this one too!

Wild Flowers~

(my mom seems to be in love with all the songs now..)

Lolx. When is the next stock of the CD coming out again? Everyone seems to want a piece of the great soundtrack from the movie..

Best Track From 881

2007-08-26T21:30:00.000+08:00

Pastor and everyone would love this!

Dead sure about that. Heh.

[edit] this song put a smile on Pastor's and Auntie Anna's faces. [/edit]

Getting Back, Being Active Once More

2007-08-19T22:38:00.001+08:00

I need a new camera.

I need to take more photos!

I need to get back to running everyday!

Lolx.

Oh yes, 21st birthday coming~~

Planning to celebrate it with a BIG bang!

More details in time to come.

New week ahead, remember to let God lead you through it~

DOMVS @ Sheraton Towers

2007-08-12T11:56:00.000+08:00

Gastronomical!

That would be the word I'd use to describe last night's dinner. Well, yes we've been going to nice pizzerias and all, but last night beat all of them.

Gordon and Mom took us to a nice restaurant situated in the Sheraton Towers hotel, a huge surprise I have to say! My sister immediately had a dé-jà vu of the hotel, saying we were here before on church anniversaries. I argued that I only remembered the Marriott hotel for church anniversaries, but she quickly freshened my memory with the staircase that led down to the basement where the kids would hang out. She then pointed to the 2nd floor where there was a ballroom that the adults would be seated in. Only then did it occur to me that this was where Daniel made the 4 of us dance to a piece called 'Holy Fire'. Anybody remembered who were the 4? Lolx. Yes, I know I have really horrible memory sustenance.

And yes, I digressed.

Back to the dinner! We were dressed for the occasion (sadly, I didn't take any photos of us), and we were all set for a great Italian dinner!

After much settling down and sipping down some refreshing sparkling mineral water, we were ready to place our orders. Each of us decided on an appetizer to get us ready for our mains.

I know all of you really want to see the pictures of the glorious food that we had. Yes, I'm back into full-fledged photo blogging. Heh.

*hears shouts of joy*

We started off with a nice gesture from the chef, an amuse bouche.

light cheese mousse and black truffles
accompanied with tomato foam

That was really good! It was light, yet very tasty. The tomato foam went really well with the cheese mousse, leaving a nice aftertaste on your palate. We were now prepared for appetizers!

buffalo mozzarella cheese
ripened tomatoes
basil leaves
caprese

sicilian smoked cheese topped on endives

Lovely appetizers that whet our appetite for an even greater dish ahead! Our mains were fantastic, and nothing near what we've been having for the last few weeks. Savoring every mouthful, it was great food with a great company called family.

herbed 'rags' with baby langoustines

Superb! It was nothing I've ever had before! You always had lasagne done well, haven't you? Right now, try imagining having something very close to those lasagne sheets served on your plate as a dish, together with baby langoustines! Also known as the Dublin Bay Prawns or Scampi, these magnificent tasting creatures are better than prawns because they taste like lobsters!

tuna coated with sesame seeds seared to perfection

bucatini with fresh sardines

This pasta was new to all of us! It's a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center. To the layman, sardines are a poor man's food, being served mostly in cans in thick tomato sauces. BUT! The sardines in this dish were the freshest, without any hint of being fishy! An interesting dish I'll have to say, having new knowledge that sardines are priced in Italy.

We learn new things everyday don't we?

After not seeing Gordon for nearly 2 months since their return from the US, this dinner made it a pleasant meeting once again. Indeed, spending quality time together with my family has never been more important. That, as well as sitting together for a sumptuous meal, is priceless.

I'll go crazy with my camera again! So, you all can expect to see yourselves up on this blog more often! Lolx. Ah, I know all of you want that right?

*grins*

Update!

2007-08-07T00:39:00.000+08:00

I'm back!

Haha, did anyone miss me? Lolx. I know I missed all of you!

And to that someone, here's the update! You better be updating your blog too. Lolx.

my hair is finally longer!

Life has been good. Everything has been going smoothly and I thank God for blessing each and every single day of my life. For without Him, I am nothing.

I can't believe I'm doing duty on National Day. Simply.. Great. Lolx. But well, I'm a good soldier right?

RIGHT.

Ok, off to bed for tonight. Take care everyone!

Will You?

2007-07-18T23:13:00.000+08:00

I like!!!

I'm sorry but I feel it's better than There's No Place I'd Rather Be.

Heh.

It's Back To Exercising

2007-07-13T20:02:00.000+08:00

Woo~~! I ran 7.5km today - the most in my entire life. It's a really good feeling though, but my body is really aching right now. Haha. My legs feel wobbly and my chest feels tight. Lolx.

Why do I have to do this? All in the name of charity! =.=''' Yes, the Army Half Marathon is coming and I am to run 21km then. 21km. Echo with me. 21km!

Goodness. I don't know if I can do it, but I'll train up for it. It's a good feeling to know you can accomplish it when you do though. Heh.

Other than that, it's been a really good week. The Lord has really helped me a lot this week and there's no other power that could have done so much for me. I'm trusting in Him for more good things to come because I know He has great plans for me.

I'm getting on really well with the people around me! My officers, bunkmates, and even the storemen. It's good to know that the Lord is opening up opportunities for me to reach out and bless the people around me.

I encourage all of you to pluck up your faith. Faith that can move mountains. Faith knowing that your God can move that mountain in your life!

The Hand of God Moves

2007-07-11T19:43:00.000+08:00

Isn't it amazing how we, sons and daughters of the Most High God, can come to Him anytime with our problems and know He'll always listen?

Thank you Lord for hearing my cry. Thank you for helping me through everything. I give you praise for You are worthy of every bit of me.

Transformers - Superb

2007-07-08T00:14:00.001+08:00

It was superb I tell you! The animation, the jokes that Sam made, Bumblebee being so funny with the perfect songs, and of course my favorite Transformer!

Yes, I'm against the rest of you Bumblebee fans. Starscream is the best! He flies, intercepts all the F-22s, survives till the end, and flees when he knows he's going to lose. Wee~~!

Must watch! Really!

Thank goodness it didn't end with a virus that ended all of them. *roll eyes* I've been having a phobia of this kind of endings associated with Steven Spielberg since War of the Worlds. Goodness. That was one horrible ending man.

Re-Ignite

2007-06-23T12:59:00.000+08:00

Wow! It was spectacular I tell you! We just had a great time praising God and jumping for the Lord! It was as if I was in a concert where I probably had to fork out $20 just to have a place there. Lolx. The only weird thing is, there were more people in the band than the congregation. =.='''

But nonetheless! Great job everybody! The decor and the lights were amazing! Photos (the one with me looking like a total nerd was horrible) of our trips in the past were up on the walls! The lights were really great, I loved the lights!

The music was fabulous! A full band making full use of the sound system made it a night to remember. We really could think about making a CD. Serious.

Pastor Kelvin Sim was our speaker! He spoke on how obedience lets God turn our nothings into somethings. Amazing sermon there! What a great servant of God!

The one thing I really don't understand is how everyone has come to say that I'm skinny =.=''' I'm not skinny, and I still need to tone up. But the biggest compliment came from Shen and Jerald saying that I've changed so much. Jerald even said he couldn't recognize me. Goodness.

But all is well when you know people are happy for you, and you want to be on fire for the Lord. In this life, it's only when you lean on the Lord for strength that you realize how mighty and powerful He is. Allowing Him to work through your life will unlock a whole new world for you. A world filled with miracles and blessings that never end.

Embrace God,
The visions and blessings will follow.

One Nation Under Dog

2007-06-18T01:10:00.000+08:00

Did you guys see the trailer for Underdog? Well, not that I fancy the trailer or anything. But the punch-line at the end was really nice.

As mentioned in the title.

Now, what do we get when we turn the word 'dog' around?

Heh.

Funny Stuff! From Andrew's Blog

2007-05-26T18:08:00.000+08:00

Papi - Great Food, Great Service

2007-04-22T02:05:00.000+08:00

I know, yet again, I've failed to update regularly. I'll try to update more often but it's going to be quite tough.

I'm finally on Class 4 Driving Course! Yay! It's been a great first week in Kaki Bukit Camp as I started with great enthusiasm. Within the first week, we were to sit for our Highway Code Test, which is very tough by the way. The result? I passed with flying colours! Truly, the Lord has blessed me with such good results. Thank you Lord.

I had a great dinner tonight! Mom and Gordon brought me to Papi, an Italian restaurant at Muhd Sultan Road. It was fantastic! I've always thought La Strada to be the best, but now Papi is in top place - at least in my opinion.

The "4 Formaggi", otherwise known as 4 cheeses pizza was a knock-out! It was quality ingredients on a fabulous thin crust! I simply loved every mouthful of it.

as we dug in

Highly recommended for those who love great Italian food! A great place, great ambience a huge plus point too, to bring your friends and family.

I love the dinners I have every week with Mom, Gordon, and Sarah. After being in camp so long, I finally realise how important these simple things in life are. I've come to treasure every moment I have with the people around me, and I thank God for every breath I breathe.

In all, I hope everyone is doing well, and I'm looking forward to another great week ahead. May the Lord bless every heart that longs for him, and may He keep everyone safe and healthy.

God Bless!

Refreshed. Revived. Relieved. The New Me

2007-03-22T23:36:00.000+08:00

First of all! I would like to apologize to everyone from the bottom of my heart for the deadness of this blog for 3 months now.

You see, when you're in the army, you have so little time to do things when you actually get to book out. I'm not finding excuses for myself not blogging, I just hope you all understand why I haven't been blogging. (I was also lazy to upload photos that I take.. Haha..)

No worries! My fire for blogging did not die, it merely took a 'short' break. Well, I was in Basic Millitary Training for 15 weeks, thus the late entry.

To all those who do not already know! I'm permanently out of Tekong! I have passed out of BMT! After 15 weeks of grueling training and hard work, I am proud to now be known as an ex-recruit!

It was a great day yesterday as I finally braced myself for my final parade in Tekong. It was great to see Gordon, Mom, and Sarah at the ceremony. Truly a proud day for me, and I was glad they were there to share my joy and excitement.

The photos from the Graduation Parade has not reached me yet, so I can't put any of that up yet. Yes, yet. Wait till you see me in the Graduation Parade, the smile on my face, and the pride I felt when I finally threw my cap in the air. Beyond words I tell you.

However! I've prepared a little something for all of you! I've put up photos of myself from the start of BMT till a photo just taken yesterday. I present to you, the new Peter!

christmas at the apartment

jerald and me - new year's eve

billy bomber's - before the fireworks

after dinner at la strada pizzeria

chinese new year - 2nd day

sentosa! mr. banting 2000!

Yes, in case you guys are wondering, that polo T has not been worn on me for 6 years now. Lolx. I never had a chance to wear it, but now that I do, I'm proud to wear it! *smiles*

And here's me, looking totally different from before!
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I'm thankful for these 15 weeks in BMTC School 1. For without the disciplined enforced on me, I wouldn't have lost the 15 kilos that I did. I want to thank everyone for pushing me on every step of the way. For without all of you, I wouldn't have been able to complete this journey.

I thank the Lord for granting me strength and endurance, the will to live on every single day for him. Not only did I not slack in my spiritual walk, but I've grown closer to Him, the Father of my everyday. Without you Lord, I wouldn't be sitting here typing this entry. Thank you for everything Abba, I love you for everything you've done for me Lord.

15 weeks, 15 kilos down, and feeling stronger than ever before. Yes, that's the new Peter you see today. I've gone down from size 38 pants to 33! My shirts have gone down from XL to M! My plan now? To lose another 10 in the next 2 months. Then, I will be truly happy with my weight. I'm sure I'll be able to do it with everyone's encouragement!

Just be patient for more photos to be up from my Graduation Parade! Leave a tag on the tagboard if you still visit this blog. Lolx, I think I probably lost half my readers. Time to get them back! Lolx.

Back To Camp For 4 Days

2006-12-25T15:58:00.000+08:00

These 3 days have been fabulous for me. I've spend Christmas with all the close ones, and even met up with a few that I haven't in ages. It's been a great time this festive season, and I am glad to know everyone enjoyed it as much as I did.

The best Christmas present I got was a mere card. But I would never have believed in my wildest dreams what I saw in it. As I opened up the card, there was a typed letter and then I saw orange notes. Yes, the first time I've seen not 1, not 2, but 5 of them!! That's a whooping $500!!

Gordon and Mom gave it to us both to start a savings plan. What an awesome Christmas present! For every dollar henceforth we save, they would do a 1-for-1. That means, if I decide to put in an extra $50/month, they would top up another $50! And every Christmas, we would get an extra $500 in the account.

OH MY GOODNESS

I still can't believe it la!! I've not touched so much cash that actually belongs to me. The catch is, if we do take out anything, it's also 1-for-1. So, we could have decided to use the $250 now, and $250 goes back to them.

WHO WOULD BE SO STUPID?

Lolx. I'm over the moon. Oh yes, and after 30 years old, the money will all belong to us!!

WAHAHAHAHA!!

Talk about Christmas presents, I'm truly blessed. Thank you Lord for wonderful parents, friends, and loved ones.

I'm going back to camp for another 4 days, and then it's another 4 days book-out!! Yay!! I can't wait to see everyone again on Sunday.

Oh yes, I'm looking forward to the video on the Missions Trip ah!! Lolx.

Take care and stay healthy everybody!!

Miss Peter?

2006-12-07T22:26:00.000+08:00

This will be my last post for a very long time. I know all of you are in Thailand, not knowing what's going to happen to me. Lolx.

Most of you will only see this when you all are back in Singapore. I had my reasons to keep it from all of you. I didn't want anyone to worry, that's why I didn't tell anyone except my immediate family, EQ, and Jon.

I tried to tell the others, but I couldn't bring myself to. I'm sorry guys.

Well, it's a beginning for new life anyways. Lolx. I have been thinking for the last 2 weeks though. That when I'm gone, will anyone miss me? I know I'll miss everyone.

Thank you everyone for making the last 2 weeks such a memorable one. Thank you for helping me create memories. I don't even know when's the next time I can take these kind of photos.

Aunty Anna, you're truly prophetic. You somehow sensed I was going to be gone for a long time. Thank you for the prayer that made me cry. Thank you EQ!!! For agreeing in prayer, and making me feel so happy the last few weeks.

Pastor, thanks for the prayer. I know the notice came late, but I really appreciate the prayer. You'll always be my bestest Pastor ever. Lolx.

Jon, thanks for meeting up. It was cool to know you've been doing well and all. It was good to have you around when I needed someone to talk to.

Isaac Tan! You called me one day before, and that is such a beautiful coincidence. Rather, I would acknowledge it as God's plan. For you to tell me more, and to talk to me before I left.

Aunty Doris, for calling me today! She, too, was wondering when I would be leaving. She was ever so nice to offer to meet up if I needed to ask her anything. I was extremely thankful for that.

And to everyone else (you know who you are), thank you for being part of my life. Thank you for being a blessing. I won't be seeing you guys for an insanely long time, but do know you'll be missed greatly.

I'm going on an adventure! (yea right.)

Will DR miss me? *shrugs*

A new chapter in life. Heh. I hope this marks a whole new and stronger walk with the Lord.

Take care everybody! I would love to see my tagboard full of love messages when I'm back! Haha, I really hope people will miss me. I mean, everyone needs love - don't they?

God Bless!

P.S. Now you know why we did the cookies so early.. Lolx. Hope you all enjoy the christmas cookies of love from me and EQ!

Photos - Loads Of Them!!!

2006-12-05T18:58:00.000+08:00

Hmm, does this photo look familiar? I think I saw a photo like this before.. in 2005 perhaps? Or maybe I'm just wrong huh..

Lolx.

yay! this year I got a photo too!

Oh yea, and there's a video of EQ in action! Wahahahah.. Enjoy it people!! You don't see EQ baking everyday, do you..

before the heavenly stuff went in to be baked

and the end product!

After a hard day's work (5 hours mind you), we were off for dinner at Tampines Mall! So, EQ brought me to Kopitiam at Century Square for good Korean food! Wee~~!

Prince Peter.. from Goong 2.. not bad right..

"Ah, dream on Peter.."

lolx

Oh, and EQ went to shop for stuff! He bought socks, a wallet, a pair of jeans, and ziplock bags (original idea from Charlene). Not bad right!! He's quite a shopper too ya know.. Gals might want to bring him out shopping in the future..

Lolx.

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The night was not over! We went over to Ken's house (Ya la, Ben's house also la), to play computer games (nothing but DotA), and to see Ken pack.

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him packing

Oh, I stayed over while EQ could actually walk home from Ken's place. Yes, that's how close they live to each other. If you do notice, Ken's got a nice haircut! So, please tell him this fact for me because he doesn't believe it when I say it. Lolx.

Today!

We slept at 4am (yes kill me), and we woke up at 11am! Ok, not very bad considering I did get 7 hours of sweet sleep. Lolx.

After breakfast (fried bee hoon his dad cooked), we were off to meet EQ at East Point! Nothing much happened there, just that Ken had his contacts done up and all. And then, we were off for Potong Pasir!

Drum lessons!

not bad right!

Jerome called to meet up, so we went to Orchard for lunch. Oh, nice photos coming up.. Really really.. Ever seen Diva Ken? Lolx.

see! see!!

Ah, Christmas is so beautiful! Got them both to pose at the HUGE christmas tree in Taka, and a very scary photo was produced!

ben?!?! and eq

So scary right?!?! Goodness.. He really looks too alike without those specs.. Eeeks.

So, Ken went off to meet his friends, while me and EQ continues shopping for the wrappings. Now, he's right beside me watching me blog. Lolx.

And later! We're off to Ken's house for the stayover! Lolx. I so good right?! Go send ALL of you off tomorrow.. Ah, I feel so proud of myself already!

Ok, I'm going to bathe and EQ's gonna DotA now! Ciaoz!

P.S. I hear people wanting something... ME!!!

(cliche I know.. but it's so true isn't it? aww...)

Short Post

2006-12-03T22:10:00.000+08:00

Me and Jon met up yesterday, and we chatted a bit. Haven't seen him in 3 months, so decided I might as well meet up.

my favourite pic of the day

It was very nice right!! Lolx.

Oh, yes. Ministry Centre is fab! Why?!

cos there's a christmas tree!

Wahahahaha!! Ok, back to my anime. I will blog again tomorrow! EQ's coming over!

FINALLY!!!

2006-12-01T18:07:00.000+08:00

I finally found out how to put music into my blog, without the player!!

YES YES YES!!

Can you all hear it?!?!

Author: Avalon
Title: Can't Live A Day Without You

I'm super happy can!!!

Smile To This

2006-11-30T05:43:00.000+08:00

I swear I've heard this somewhere before.. Anyway, any of you want to clarify this? I think it's so funny la.. It made me smile at 6am in the morning.

Heh.

Q: How many RJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: 4 whole faculties. One faculty to design the new bulb, one faculty to test it out, one faculty to market it and one guy to write a stupid E-mail about lightbulbs.

Q: How many HCJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: The whole school. To compete with RJC.

Q: How many VJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: The whole school. One student to screw it in and the rest to cheer and wave flags and banners to give him/her support.

Q: How many NJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None. They can study without light.

Q: How many AJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: They're too busy trying to be one of the top 5 JCs.

Q: How many ACJC students does it take to change lightbulb??
A: None. They'd use all their money to employ YJC to do it for them.

Q: How many YJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None. Only one teacher to tell them what a lightbulb is in the first place and to demonstrate(how do you think they're able to change it for ACJC?)

Q: How many CJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: They like being in the dark;)

Q: How many JJC students does it take to changea lightbulb?
A: None. Their physics is so bad that they make the male teacher cry.

Q: How many TPJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: They wouldn't bother.

Q: How many SAJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None. They believe in praying for it.

Q: How many NYJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None. They are still using oil lamps.

Q: How many SRJC students does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: Huh, wat litebarbu...

Q: How many TJC students does it take to change the lightbulb?
A: None. They think they are very bright already.

Q: How many PJC students does it take to change the lightbulb?
A: F*** the lightbulb lah, the principal will do something about rightbarbs. Let's do 300 jumping jacks for not wearing the proper school attire.

Laugh. Out. Loud.

Gosh! So Cute!

2006-11-28T19:32:00.000+08:00

Here's something that will definitely make you smile. It's super duper cute!!

These ~~worms~~ caterpillars are making me love them so much!!

Here's Something For All Of You

2006-11-26T19:05:00.000+08:00

A riddle, for all you people who are doing nothing at home and are bored. Lolx. Answers on the tagboard!

Question:

If you cross out all unnecessary letters in the following string of letters, a logical sentence will remain. Can you see it?

AALLLOUGNINCEACELSSSEANRYTELNETCTEERS

Good luck!

Randoms

2006-11-24T22:54:00.000+08:00

A few randoms in this entry.

Firstly, I watched the last episode of Charmed on Channel 5! I don't know if it's the ending of the whole series, but it sure seemed like it.

I know you people with cable tv probably finished this episode a long time ago, but poor me just watched it tonight.

I have to say! It was a really nice ending! They went back into the past, and into the future, to save the present! Cool stuff. I liked the part Piper in the future already knew Piper from the present was coming over. Lolx.

Why was it different from other endings from other seasons? Everyone came back together, except the oldest sister and Cole (which was sad).

Anyway, a good ending to such a show puts me in a happy mood! Though I have to say I'm a little sad it's all over. Heh.

Second random!

I had the weirdest dream last night, I swear.

I dreamt I was out with Ben (my sec school classmate, his photo is in a previous entry), and we were out with other friends. We went for dinner at some Japanese-looking restaurant. Suddenly, I was so tired and fell asleep.

When I woke up, Ben said, "Just great.. You had to fall asleep on us.."

I remember myself to be extremely apologetic but was too tired. So, I fell asleep AGAIN.

Lolx. So, I woke up again and found everyone now asleep in the restaurant. *roll eyes x100* Yea, I was practically rolling my eyes in my dream. Lolx. However! Ben wasn't around! He somehow wasn't in the restaurant.

So, I exited the restaurant. And guess where I was?!

In my living room! *roll eyes x1000*

And Ben was there playing on my computer. So, I decided to go into the toilet to freshen myself up, when suddenly! The toilet bowl started choking! For what and why I have no idea.. I didn't even use it.. *pouts*

I was in that mess, and guess what Ben was doing? He was happily playing on my computer, ignorant to my cries for help. Lolx. And only after 10 minutes, I got myself to solve that crisis.

And then!

I really woke up. What a horrid dream. Imagine if that was really to happen.. Goodness..

Third random!

EQ persuaded Pastor Heidi to watch Happy Feet! *applause* Don't worry Pastor Heidi, I'm sure you'll love it. So, Pastor Heidi decided to check out my blog, and went to EQ's link to see his blog.

And! EQ hasn't updated! So, Pastor Heidi pretended to be me!

Pastor Heidi: EQ WHAT IS THIS

LOLX. I could imagine myself saying that. Wow, Pastor Heidi can imitate me man!

EQ retorted with a simple, "What about you Pastor Heidi?" Amazingly, Pastor Heidi has finally updated her blog!

For EQ's Blog, click here.
For Pastor Heidi's Blog, click here.

Reading what Pastor Heidi wrote, I really start wondering why we don't celebrate Thanksgiving! We should!! Lolx. Oh, that gobble song was weird.. Imagine the youth group doing it. Lolx.

It's Friday, and tomorrow's Saturday! The day after that is Sunday! Oh, for all of you going to Vivo and then to Youth, remember (or be informed) that there's a shuttle bus to our Ministry Centre! Pass this message around!

Fourth random!

I've been thinking about a certain someone, and I have no idea why. It's like so long ago since we last talked, or even met for that matter. But somehow, I start thinking about this one person again and it seems so weird. You know.. like when you think you just smile, that kinda feeling? Ah, what bliss.. Ah, shuddup Peter. You're not seeing this person anytime soon anyway.

Ok, that's all for this post. I'm dead bored, DotA had lost its appeal for now. So! I'm doing Tower Defences (TDs)!!! It's super fun! But try not to play Mauls, they lag your com real bad. And with that, I'm off!

P.S. I hear people wanting something.. ME!!!

Movie With EQ!

2006-11-22T23:45:00.000+08:00

Yes!

I had yet another great night out! With EQ!

We were supposed to meet in Vivo for Step Up, but sadly Vivo was not showing it.

Why?

What's so good about James?! Huh? Tell me tell me.. Every cinema in Singapore is opening up so many of their halls and timeslots just for Casino Royale.. *roll eyes*

What happened to good movies like Step Up?! Well, these movies have to be put on hold for the time being. People rather see the new Bond with hot babes and the like. *roll eyes x100*

Lolx.

Anyway! We decided to meet in Tampines Mall instead! It's nearer to his home, and I have a straight bus home too! So, I was late (sorry sorry), and we met around 7.45pm.

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We decided to catch Happy Feet! Well, I am not impressed by their trailer, so naturally I didn't have high hopes about this movie, at all. The trailer didn't even show that this movie had a storyline, which is a huge turn-off.

awww what a cutie!!

However!! It's so so so nice! *brags x9999*

Here's why!

The animation and effects: 5/5
The voice of all the cast: 5/5
The singing: 5/5
The humour: 5/5

Goodness! I still can't believe it was so good! Ok, remember I said that there seemed to be no storyline? I was slapped left, right and center. The storyline is so touching! No, I'm not going to spoil it..

YOU GUYS HAVE GOT TO CATCH IT

I've never bragged about a movie so much before! It's very very fun as well! The humurous parts were just so corny, especially coming from The Amigos. Lolx. Kenneth would love it.. Ah corny corny..

mumble and the amigos

You know what were my favourite lines in the movie? There were 2.

Number 1!

Mumble (Elijah Wood), meets The Amigos for the first time, after being chased by a hungry seal who wants lunch..

Seal: I'm going to eat you with ketchup!
Amigos' Leader: But first you got to catch up with us!

They all then proceed running in slow-mo.. It's super hilarious!!!

Amigos: *slow-mo* Noooooo... Dooonn't caattccch meeeee...

Goodness, I almost died laughing.

Number 2!

Amigos' Leader: Hey ssshhh.. wait wait..

Everyone stops talking and listens to what he has to say.

Amigos' Leader: I hear people wanting something..

Everyone ponders over this sentence for like 10 seconds before he shouts,

Amigos' Leader: Me!!!

ROLLS ON FLOOR LAUGHING

And now, that sentence is stuck in my head.. =.='''

I think The Amigos should get an award for Best Humour in a Animated Movie or something.. They make you laugh everytime they open their ~~mouths~~ beaks. Lolx.

Ah man, I miss the show! I want to keep a penguin of my own! Those fluffy things are soooooooo cute!!

Ok, I'm going to stop here. EQ is feeling unwell, so you all might just want to keep him in your prayers yea? Take care everybody! Adios Amigos!

Meeting Up With Secondary School Best Friends

2006-11-21T23:28:00.000+08:00

Finally!

After 4 years of not meeting up, and only occasional talks on the phone or msn, we 3 finally had a chance to meet!

Benedict and Leonard are my best buds in secondary school, and they are a fun bunch. We crapped, made jokes, teased teachers and even went out often to study.

I think the most the remembered of me was pink cheesecake. Yes, the very same that the youth group teased me about for some time. Lolx. These 2 knew about Phebe and how I baked an extraordinary pink cheesecake for her on her birthday. Gosh, the things people remember me by..

Benedict made the effort to ask us out tonight, and I was more than willing to meet. After all, DotA and doing nothing else bores me much.

Leonard came from school (Ngee Ann Poly) to meet us while me and Ben met at Hougang. He stays nearby my place, and so we took the NE line down to Dhoby Ghaut. We waited a whole hour for Leonard to appear. Goodness, that guy's always late huh..

caught a photo of the huge moon!

Nope. That's not the moon. Lolx. But I have to say it does look like it though. It's just a balloon advertising for Daiso on the 4th floor of Plaza Singapura. It's this great store to get Japanese items for $2!! You all have to go check it out man..

Finally, after such a long wait, Lenny arrives! And with a special guest too!

leo and jan

They are such a sweet couple. We had dinner at PastaMania, and I had my al funghi! It's goooooooooooood.

The conversations went really smoothly, it was like old best buds catching up on school, life, and girlfriends. Ben had a relationship for 17 months (goodness), after secondary school. Leo and Jan have been together for 13 months, and still going strong. And me? Heh.

ben dared me to post this photo

Never dare me to do something like that.. Lolx. He should have known better.. Tsk.

The evening was filled with endless talks about teachers, school-life, army-life (for ben), and our next meeting! I can't wait man. I mean, it's been so long and it's so good to catch up with these best buds.

It won't be long now before we meet up again, and they're expecting a cake as well.. Lolx. Well, I guess I could give them a nice one.. Pink.. Cheesecake.. anyone? =.='''

us 3 finally meeting again

Ah, Christmas is coming!! I'll post more about this topic tomorrow or the day after!! I love it, the feeling of the best season is here!

Alright, I'm off! Take care everybody!

Individual Photos

2006-11-20T14:52:00.000+08:00

Alright! We've finally shifted and had our first great service at Vivo!

Now, I was glad to attend the service at Worship Center and my sis accompanied me! Sarah was very eager to see everyone again, especially those who's blessed her and have not seen her in such a long time.

She was very pretty, and made me realise that this should be the way it should be. We should dress well for church. A simple reason - because we are here to worship the King of Kings. When I was young, I always thought Sunday's Best was nonsense. Until someone knocked sense into me, now I realise the meaning of looking and wearing well for our weekly fellowship and worship together in church.

Having service at Vivo's GV is such a beautiful experience. Wonderful seats, great air-conditioning, and a place legal! Yes, God has brought us thus far. He's brought us nearer to the promised land, by leading us to yet another huge step - VivoCity!

Pastor preached about prayer and having great expectations. It did strike something within me. He said, "You can never accomplish something greater than your expectations". That is something really true. Therefore, we should set our visions higher, and continuously pray for the people around us to be saved. Prayer saves.

Alright, I have a photo of myself! Lolx. Oh, and I learnt a new word - Narcissism. Heh. It's quite an apt word for people like me, sometimes.

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We spent a great day together as Youth didn't start this week. So! We went out! For lunch, and E-games afterwards. Oh, and someone had a first at Carl's. Guess who?

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eq!

Haha, and he loved it! Well, who can't possibly love Carl's when their portions are so huge, and having it once in a while makes you feel really happy.

Ah, will update more in the days to come. Been receiving complaints that I update too irregularly. Well, you all must understand that I update when I have photos. So, give me more reason to update by letting me take more photos! Wahahahaha!

Oh, and before I go! Thanks to Janine for the beautiful and wonderful belated birthday card! Though it's extremely late (not your fault, mine really), I really like it! It's now lying still and happily in my Bible. So, you'll always see it if you see me in church. Heh.

Ok then everyone. I'm off to exercise! And then DotA, and then dinner! Wee~~ I hope I have a good one tonight! God bless everyone!

Christmas Approaching

2006-11-15T18:46:00.000+08:00

Ah, the season everyone's been waiting for is coming! In less than a month and a half away, people will be celebrating Christmas!

At Vivo. the decorations are already up! They look fantastic, and I had to take a photo with a small decorated tree. There were bigger, brighter ones but I'll leave that when I attend Church this sunday.

Wee~~

EQ wants to bake cookies with me for ALL of you lucky tummies out there! He told me some of the gals are missing his cookies. That's all the more reason to bake some more this year so that everyone gets one!

I also have to start thinking about what to get for the people in my life, who have been a blessing and continuously helped me along the way. Gosh, I think I'm going to spend more this year than last year. Lolx.

Christmas is so so fun! Everyone should be joyful for we celebrate the birth of Christ! The Saviour who came to redeem us with His precious blood. Don't forget the true meaning of Christmas everyone!

Oh and before I go!

Here's a wonderful piece from Mariah Carey! I've never been a fan of hers till I heard her rendition of O Holy Night. She does the whistle range! Get goosebumps everyone!

Vivo Addiction

2006-11-14T21:56:00.000+08:00

Hello Everybody! I am an official Vivo addict! Lolx. I mean, I actually think of Vivo quite alot when it comes to questions like 'where to go' or 'where to catch movies'.

Before I caught The Covenant today, I had about an hour of spare time so I decided to go to VivoMart! I thought it was called Giant, and went around looking for the latter but couldn't find it.

However! There's VivoMart! A combination of three shops! Giant, Marketplace, and Guardian! Wow! It's quite huge, and reminds me of Malaysian Hypermarts.

there's even a security guard

The Covenant was a good show man! It was filled with great effects and animations. I love these kind of shows. You know.. the kind that make you go, "wow, how did they do that ah?"

Lolx.

I met my sister and her friends after the movie and we window-shopped!

sarah

We got some stuff from VivoMart and Breadtalk before heading to the top floor to have a seat and relax. We opened up our snacks and spent an hour chatting to the sunset.

me!

It was great fun at Vivo man! I can't wait for Sunday, it's going to be so fun. I was at Cinema 11 today, and was so tempted to drop by Cinema 2 to see if anyone from church was there. Lolx.

Ok, everyone! I'm off for DotA! (what else do I rush off too.. lolx.) Take care of yourselves and drink plenty of water! Ciaoz~~

Last Service Before We Move!

2006-11-12T23:27:00.000+08:00

Hey everybody! I attended the last service in Robert Steadman's building! Lolx. I bet Jeslin and Pam must be so sad they missed it out.

After years of being here, it's kind of heart-wrenching to know we're moving. However! We are only heading for better days ahead!

As what Aunty Anna says, "God is leading us to the promise land!"

Wee~~! Main at Vivo, and DR at Superior Building!

Well, the building doesn't seem much more superior than Robert Steadman's, but the interior looks good! It's spacious, and I believe we'll love it when all the decorations are up!

Wahahaha! Hyper-mode.

So, for all those of you who don't know, there's no youth next sunday. Instead, we'll be hanging out with our small groups after our first service at Vivo! Wow wee~~

superior leh

the address

the interior

As all of you can see, it's not done up yet so don't start screaming at me asking me why it doesn't look half as good as what we have now. Wait till it's all done, I bet it'll be so so beautiful.

Oh, and I got a nice photo of EQ with John!

nice right?!?!

Alright, after visiting our new location for youth services, we went back to church for small groups. Yes, it's that near. Actually, not that near. Pastor just made it out to seem it's that close from where we are now. Tsk.

And guess what EQ showed me when we ended small groups? Like an eager young boy who wants to show what he's accomplished to his dad, EQ performed what he's learned hard for the Missions Trip! It's no ordinary magic trick, but one that requires quick hands and speed needed of a magician. Cool stuff I tell you.

I have a video up for all that he did! I know you guys must be very eager for it too! Heh.

part 1

part 2

Oh, Pastor was having 4 different pieces of coloured garment so I thought he had a trick up his sleeves too. I got it down on video only to find out these were the colours he had to pick for the curtains in the new place. Gragh.

pastor tricked me, not with magic

And with that, I'm done. I'm tired and need my ~~sleep~~ DotA. Lolx. Ok everyone, have a good week ahead and see you all at VivoCity!!!

First To VivoCity, Then TCC Chalet

2006-11-10T23:37:00.000+08:00

First of all, I want to apologise for the lack of updates. Lolx. I've had so much backlog that I didn't know where to start. Well, at least now I'm here blogging about what's been happening over the last few days.

Yay! I finally got the time to visit VivoCity. Yes, everyone has been there except me, and it was about time I did! I caught up with Mark to watch Flushed Away at GV, and wow the cinema was huge! We were lucky enough to get the back row and middle seats, in Cinema 1 - Max! Woohoo~! Oh yes, the leg space is so good! You can stretch out your legs straight without hitting the person in front of you. Lolx.

Hmm, and yes the place is huge. People who have a bad sense of direction should not try navigating their way around. It's simply too confusing. Even I, with ultra superb navigating skills, got lost finding GV. Lolx.

But at least I got there in time for the movie. I love GV, and do you know why? Because they start their shows 15 minutes from the specified time! So, people like me can catch everything without missing the start! Wahahaha!!

moi

mark

Lunch was good too! It's been a long time since I dined at Carl's, and it was a first for Mark. I still can't believe he's never had Carl's before. Lolx.

The portion is still as huge, the burgers still as delicious. I had a great meal. Oh oh, guess who sat at the table beside us? It was Sylvester. Yes, the runner-up for the first Singapore Idol. He was with his dad and sis. He looks much fresher now, with better grooming of course.

Oh yes, I have to put this photo up. It's so nice can!!

wahahaha

So, we walked around after lunch, and I am amazed by the scenery that greets you. You can see the merlion from Vivo, and there's this water-area where you can wet your legs. Perfect for couples who want to have fun (it happens a lot in tv dramas - you know.. when the gal and guy play with water?)

*roll eyes*

Oh, and there's even a playground. Kids would love to come to Vivo! Good marketing there.

not bad huh

So, that was my first trip to Vivo! Well, they'll be more to come because Church will be moving there! Wahahaha! The best thing is that I have a straight train down, and service will start later! Yayness!

TCC Chalet 2006

So, it was the evening after I went Vivo, and I was invited to a chalet organised by TCC CBJ! Whoa, I feel so honoured being invited even though I'm not working anymore. Heh. They must really love me alot.

For the first time in my life, I helped start the BBQ fire! Yay! I mean, I always go to BBQs, sit, and wait for food to arrive. I've always felt that people loved to cook the food, so might as well get them to help me with it. Hah. The last BBQ I had was some time back, music retreat 2005? Yea, such a long time ago..

the fire we started

Of course I didn't start it alone. I had a David helping me out. He's in the kitchen side, and he looks so different without his glasses. I couldn't recognise him till he said hi. Lolx.

22 year old chef

As soon as the fire got going, we were getting our tummies filled! The spread was fantastic. We had the usual - chicken wings, satay, prawn, potatoes etc. There were also a few that I've never seen on the BBQ pit before. Hash browns. Goodness.. Ham slices. =.=''

Lolx. But well, how can I be complaining when I'm having a ball of a time? Oh, and it was a nice surprise to see Zarifah after such a long time. She's my classmate's sister, and she looks so alike her sister.

such beauty

Ok guys, stop drooling already. Lolx. She's really really pretty, I have to say. It was a pity though, that she didn't stay long, but we sure had a nice chat. *evil grin*

While some of us were chatting, a group of 4 were play TaiTi. Yes, the game that every chalet has. At least now I know how it's played, unlike last time I didn't know a single thing.

Now now, what happens when the person with the most cards loses?

ta da!

He/She gets powdered by the other 3! Poor Kevlyn, everyone was so nasty to her. Well, I admit I was nasty too, not by powdering her, but by snapping her photos. Lolx.

hahahahaha

bwahahahaha

boooohooohooo.......

Hah. I got powdered too. Gragh. Better luck next time, I'm sure I'll improve at it. Lolx.

The night was still young when those who ended work at 11pm came over. After eating their fill, it was nearly 1am and no one was ready for bed.

Not wanting to sleep, 7 of us went out to Pasir Ris Park for some adventure. Lolx. We were there from 2.30am to 5am. Lolx.

We went to the maze (yes, there's a real one there), and found our way to the middle. Without lights, we relied on our mobile phones and the moonlight. Lolx. It took us a few wrong turns before we made it to the middle, and that's where I took a photo!

made it at last

Well, I have loads of other nice photos but I'm not going to upload all. Here's another of them lying on a structure and pointing up to the ~~night~~ morning sky. Lolx.

wishing wishing

Yup, that's all for now. For more photos from the chalet, I have them all uploaded to Shutterfly. To view all the photos, click here.

Alright, it's late and I'm off for DotA. Tomorrow I'm going to go out, and hopefully get some housework done. Take care everyone and drink loads of water alright? Byes!

Celebrating Halloween

2006-10-31T23:02:00.000+08:00

Lolx. I wonder how many people actually celebrate Halloween? I'm definitely not one of them, nor my mom and neither my sister. However, for last night, I was called to come down by my manager from Bugis TCC for a night of fun and scary stuff.

It was Halloween night in TCC and it was way cool. They spent a bomb on the props and decorations, and everything was fantastic.

See that pic on the right? Yea, you might want to think ~~twice~~ thrice before getting some treats from that bowl. You might be tricked instead of treats. Lolx.

My sister wanted to join in the fun, so she kind of tricked my mom into coming to have dinner at TCC. It was a night filled with fun and laughter, it was a first for all three of us. Lolx.

My colleagues were well dressed up and the company even got extras to pose as scary characters and go around taking photos with the guests. Heh.

Here are more photos of some scary props!

she talks but she's dead

it crawls right next to ya

Yea, this stupid prop moves! No one would have thought it could, but it's controlled by someone, somewhere. Lolx. It came right up to my mom, and she got scared. Lolx.

what happened to the coffee filter?

Here are more photos of the extras taking photos with my mom, sister, and me! All 3 of us were sporting enough to take these photos. Can you believe my sister was actually afraid of taking photos with these extras? Goodness..

wahahaha, scaredy-cat

Oh, that's her secondary school friend by the way. It was weird that he was dressed up like this just for last night. Lolx. He's her band senior, and what a way to meet up again.

yea, try chopping my head if you dare

Yes, I know. I'm acting sparse in front of the camera. You know.. trying to act as if I'm really super scared. Lolx.

that's farhan!

My mom was the bomb. Her pose for the camera incurred laughter from the tables all around. She was so sporting I tell you. She said she wanted to scare the extra, instead of having him scare her. Lolx.

see? see?!

Lolx. My mom is still such a sport at her age. Of course, I don't have to emphasize on the food being good. Me and my sis shared a Peach Me Up with a scoop of strawberry ice cream, and it was gooooood.

Guess where we went after TCC? My mom took her bike, while me and my sis walked all the way to The Cathay! My mom wanted to give us a treat to a fabulous after-meal!

hehehehe..

Ben and Jerry's!! Wee~~! How fortunate can I get in a night? It's so much fun to eat at Ben and Jerry's, though it kind of expensive. Having this reminded me of Ben telling me how good Aunty Anna makes them. I can't wait to try it one day. Yumms.

heavenly bowl of goodness

That was how we ended the night. On such a sweet note, and fabulous fellowship. Ah, the pleasures of life. Everyone should live it up like that once in a while.

Tomorrow's troubles and worries are plenty, so why not make the best of today? Ok, I'm off for some DotA now, and I'm working tomorrow! Wee~~! Bye everyone!