Finally, my very first and own Ipod

Ever seen this tibits. It's has always been my dream snacks ever since i was a young boy. I'll never forget how my mother would reject buying for me because of how much it cost and how 'valueless' it was to my mother. Indeed, priced that 2.65, there's two packets of 8 hamburgers in each packet. However, it's was so nice and tasty that i could imagine myself nibbling it like a young boy. Biscuits with sesame seeds on top on the top biscuits and with layer of chocolate and cheese i assume, it makes this whole hamburger look so tantalizing that i'll get my mouth drooling each time. Now, i no longer faced rejection because i'll be munching away with the buying power i have all because it made me feel like a boy again. If you want to see that very smile from me, buy this for me...Got it Dearie? (Wahaa)

Now for my very own and first Ipod. I must say i managed to get a very good deal. Market price @ 248 bucks for a 4GB, i managed to 'auction' it for 199 bucks @ Yahoo auction Singapore. Lucky me? Definitely. Ever since i know i can find good deals through online websites like sgforums marketplace, ebay, yahhoo auctions, the thought of buying through retail shop has crossed my mind.

For many stuff, you can actually find people selling brand new set @ a much cheaper price, all you need it time and effort to find it. While searching, it also allows you to learn more about the product. finally, i realise how important it was to buy smart....

I'm loving this Ipod which i finally got hold of. With its storage space, i must say i'm satisfied with it. 8GB is kind of too much unless i'm talking about watching video from this 3rd Generation Ipod Nano which is like quite pathetic - watching video from such a small screen certainly spoils my eyes. But this new feature i suppose, it made to attract more user. I'm done with Creative and never again will i trust their products ever again. NO WAY!

Get Well Soon Miu Miu..

My poor Miu Miu finally visited the vet yesterday. I deemed his condition so serious that i actually took a day off just to bring it to the vet. I thought that was the very least i could do for him.

I regretted not bringing him to the vet earlier, resulting in more fur loss. Plus seeing him in those fleshy red skin really pains me. He keep scratching his body all over, perhaps because of the redness and itch. However, after visiting the vet, call me paranoid, i'm still so worried about him.
Lots of questions floated around my mind - whether will he die because of that fungi infection which the vet had determined, whether those fur that he lost will grow back or not, how to know whether he has already recover or not, what happens if he doesn't recover...so many many questions certainly add on to my worries..

I'm still feeding him on medication and that iodine application on his affected area, hopefully he will recover very soon...

Miu Miu's very own card, i hope i won't have to use it again

Alright man...CNY goodies more or less done..most of the shopping has been done...i'm left with only the jeans, which i'm targeting this sunday to grab it up. So sad i'm going to miss the John Little Sale @ Expo. I used to catch lots of deals from there, ranging from apparels to bag.

Dearie and i managed to buy some of our favourite goodies already @ Chinatown a week ago, but it was really a very disappointing one. Well, can't expect much from cheap stuff and so today, we tested those food buy trying them out from samples first. Bought some for myself. Thanks Dear for buying for my family as well...

It's funny to see how she wouldn't want to miss out on anything that has got to do with CNY, ranging from apparels to goodies to decor and eventually to one of her favourite, Bak Gua. Even financially tight, she insist in buying some or rather, 1KG of it. Wow....even i have to scrimp and order 600g of Bak Gua only...poor me...

PS: Please do not be sad...stay happy ok....muacks dear

Special Tribute to my Hamster

They accompanied me. They made my day. They were my companions. They were my very first pets which i chose. I can still remember how i chose them, bring them back home and eventually plan for their daily routines and environment. Their temper, their cuteness...their everything really makes me feel that i'm a proud owner of them. Really hope i'm able to make their life a very wonderful and meaningful one. Love them!

Get Well Soon Miu Miu

I'm starting to love my course. This term's module was great, Food and Beverage. Being such a food lover, this module certainly perks me up. I've learnt so much that i wanted to share with everybody i know, but then again, it could bore some. I told myself, i want to continue learning and studying in this field. I'm already preparing myself for the industry. I want to know more, learn more and eventually, work my way into the industry....

Another module which is communications management was a sucky module. Expecting nothing much from this module, the lecturer just made everything worse. Today was the first lesson of communication studies, but i wasn't too bothered by it. Instead, i was worried for MiuMiu who seem to be lying sick in the cage.

I'm bringing him to the vet tml. He's not just a pet to me, but perhaps companion. He's dear to me as well. I felt a sense of guilt, regret and pain when i saw his fur at the bottom of this body dropping. I really hope and wish for everything to be ok. Whenever i remember the first videoclip i taped of him, i can't help but feel the ache. He was so clever and i love him quite alot. He's really really too good and certainly don't deserve to be in this state. I wish i could see him play with me again....Jia You MiuMiu

Subaru Driver and CNY Shopping III

Drove a Subaru TS on Wednesday. Dearie managed to rent it cheaply, and i mean very cheaply. Almost half of the market rate. But ended up, we still spend quite alot of money, on petrol, parking fees and cashcard of course.

Driving skills certainly improved, even my parking skills as well. However, the car was kind of weak. The picking up was poor, and so was its acceleration. It's only a 2-3 years old car, yet its performance has already dipped greatly. I can't imagine how a car can survive 10 year of its shelf life.

Nice drive through. Not easy for me to rent a car so of course with this chance, i went around several places. Aljunied for supper with Ah Bear.

Next day was CNY shopping @ Chinatown. Specially took half day leave to roam around Chinatown, get the atmosphere of the CNY mood. I'm targeting lots of goodies of course. What's CNY without food. Results of my buy:

- Peanuts cookies
- Love letters (one big container, one small container)
- Yam cookies (3 in total)
- Peanut puffs
- Sweets (lots and lots of them)
- 2 cartons of drinks

I'm beginning to feel like a child again, feeling so happy over CNY goodies. I forgotton about the Bah Gua. Wanted to buy 'Ling Zhi Yuan' but the queue was sooo long, i gave up. However, i'm going there to queue next Wednesday!

Cars and Drive

I'm totally into cars recently. I'm still habouring the thought of owning my own car this year. Dad sounds keen in getting one for me, but of course, he's not going to pay everything for me.

I've driven so many cars before, Mitsubishi Lancer, Hyundai Getz, Chevrolet Optra, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Colt Plus, Honda Civic. Tml, i'm going to drive a Subaru car. I have had good experience, and of course bad experience as well. Best car i've driven so far would be Hyundai Getz and Chevrolet Optra. Smooth, sensitive and powerful enough.

I really want to drive....because i love to drive..

R.I.P

The news came unexpected. I never expect to see people around me to leave just like that, because we're still so young. Even then when i expected my grandfather to leave the world peacefully after the doctor confirmed his days are numbered, my heart wasn't prepared.

Went to the wake of my ex classmate/friend. Though not very close with him, we still did spend that one year together. I almost couldn't recalled who he was upon receiving the news, but slowly, it came back to my mind. The fact that a person so young leaves just that like saddens me. 2nd person whom i know gone because of motorbike....

Crap

I knew the chances of me being cheated is high, in fact very high. Yet i foolishly believe. Those smses in the morning certainly spoilt everything. So many things were planned. Where's the once a month thing? Go on, break more promises...I'm too disappointed

ORD Lunch and Shopping 4th Round

Yesterday, 4 guys ORD (5 in fact, but the other one, forget it). Not my first time seeing my colleagues ORD, but this time round, definitely the first time i feel so envious.

Gave them a celebration, in courtesy of my boss. She was generous, treating 13 NSFs. I was put in charge and naturally, i chose the restaurant (The Mussels Guys) which i'll dine in and cake (Secret Recipe's Chocolate Indulgence) which i loved.

As the restaurant name suggest, this restaurant is famous for its mussels. Although it's look delicious on the menu, it's never one of my options because i reckon it won't fiil up your stomach anyway. My choice of Spicy Sambal Chilli Chicken was nice, never a regret to me in fact. After main course came the star of the lunch, Chocolate Indulgence.

I never knew how Secret Recipe's cake is always so nice. I guess i can never get tired of their cake, even though i ony have a few choices from them because most cakes they sell has CHEESE!

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Went to have a look at MacBook Air. The staff there was saying how not worth it is buying MacBook Air, given it's pathetic specs but high cost. In fact, if one were to purchase it, it's definitely paying for the design, weight and appearance (because it was made ultra thin, ultra portable and ultra light). However, the specs is just enough for normal day to day applications, but certainly not enough for your video or photo editing applications and stuff. Seriously, if one were to consider the specs as well as design, MacBook Pro should be the option.

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Finally, bought my long sleeve shirt. Black was the colour. I'm not as traditional as my parents or even relatives to believe black is considered an unlucky colour when it comes to Chinese New Year.

Bugis Street are already buzzling with business. It was so packed that i literally has to squeezed my way through. However, stuff are really cheap there and also with lots of variety. 3rd round of shopping done, left with 4th round tomorrow!

Sucky 'Cloverfield'

Even at this wee hour of the night, i do see the need to make this post. There is this urgency from me to tell my friend a piece of news, a piece of news that won't make them waste their money because of a bloody lousy movie.

Now i totally get it. No wonder Paramount Pictures chose a viral campiagn to promote the movie. The poster doesn't showed much about the movie, perhaps the headless Statue of Liberty is enough to convince people the dynamic of this movie, but like i said and learnt, pictures can be deceiving at times, and in this case, it sure had me fooled.

Their marketing strategy has been successful. They not only disapprove of previews of the movies (even critics doesn't have the privillege of sneak previewing the movie), but also, they broadcast 'unclear' trailers on the movie itself, potraying a significantly similarities to that of Gozilla so that people would group 'Cloverfield' under the same group as Godzilla (another WOW monster movie).

I totally regretted watching this movie, well, i can't even said i watched before throughout most of the movie, my eyes were shut.

Extracted from GV website: A mysterious creature attacks New York City, sending the metropolis into chaos. J.J. Abrams (LOST) produces this modern-day monster movie seen from the cameras of the people trying to escape.

First time ever i seen a movie like that. The movies takes on a person who's going the video recording and the screen is like moving up and down, left and right. Within 10 minutes into the movie, i gave up. I started to feel nauseous because of the swaying of the camera and i had to shut my eyes. The volume was so loud that i can't even 'rest' in peace. This approx 1 and a half hour movie totally wasted my money. For those whom, even after reading this post, would still went to watch the movie, i only have two words for you, GOOD LUCK!

New lessons and 'Do You Know'

Started on my new lesson today - Food and Beverage Management. Just the title alone makes one drool, at least it works for me. Lecturer was so inflexible. Learnt that he's a part time lecturer but holding a super high position with 2 hotels under him, coming up to 3 end of this year.

Learnt a few 'Do You Know?' today which i found it quite interesting.

Do You Know

- Do you know drinking just distilled water alone for a week is going to get you cramps?

- Do you know jackpot in casino is being programmed in a way such that you'll only win once in every few rounds. For example, once in every 40-100 pushes. (That's how casino earns)

- Do you know dealers deals cards accordingly to maths and not skills?

- Do you know every month, 10 F&B outlets opens in Singapore and out of which, 5 will close down by the end of 3 months and up till the end of 6 months, only 2 will continue operating?

- Do you know Breadtalk, Toastbox and Food Republic are under one person, who's so ambitious that he's planning to open as many outlets of those as possible, even till Asia-Pacific region?

- Do you know there's a Macdonald University? It is a university used to train people in managing a franchise and operating a chain etc.

- Do you know there are 400 types of plain water in the world?

Chinese New Year I

Next month duty is out. I'm spared the torture of having to spend my precious Chinese New Year days inside the pathetic guardroom, eating junk food instead of feasting on CNY goodies. The only bad news comes from the fact that i'm doing guard duty on Chinese New Year's eve.

I can't help thinking what to do over this long weekend. I reckon at my age, Chinese New Year isn't something that would make my very happy. But seriously, those few days away from work, is enough to make me feel relaxed and at ease.

Meeting up with my cousins and relatives is seen as a 'once a year' thing which only happens during Chinese New Year. Usually when night falls, i'll start to feel the boredom. Anyone free enough to make some plans during those four nights of holiday? Ask me!!! Perhaps some Mahjong? Gambling? Movies? Gaming?

Mildred's Ipod certainly pushed my temptation for it further. I can't resist the beauty of it. Light, sleek, cool...what more can i say.

CNY Shopping Round 2

I managed to find a plain long sleeve t-shirt at last. Pull and Bear failed me the other time by not having the size i want. Thanks to Mildred, i'm able to get one from River Island. I'm amazed by the variety of designs of tops and apparels they have, seriously, i would think it's much better than those in TopMan. Check them out @ www.riverisland.com.

Changes..

Life changes. Human changes. The world changes. How many of us are actually able to adapt changes, changes so unexpected and more often than not, come when you don't even expect it would even happen.

All it takes is for one person to change to influence / affect those around him or her. How fast can a person change? I'm amazed by the fact at how fast can a person change as well. I hate changes and won't change unnecessarily. But changes isn't that bad at all. Sometimes, changes are just for the better, sometimes for own self, sometimes for the worst.

I'm affected by changes so much recently that i started to ponder. I started to show signs i'm tired of life, not literally tired of life but how the change of some had influence me so greatly. I cannot imagine adapting, even worse, to accept it.

CNY Shopping

Chinese New Year shopping has finally begun. Went Vivocity, my very first stop for my shopping spree. Hardly you'll find a guy like me, browsing through shops, fitting myself into apparels after apparels, in and out of the dressing room.

Still, with such a big shopping mall, i'm bringing back only a polo tee. 23 bucks is all i spend on a polo tee yesterday. Tried so many clothes and the results of all that hassle was either no stock or no size.

Headed back home with disappointment. The suicide which happened moments just before i reached home certainly didn't helped at all with my mood. When i was crossing towards back to my house, police cars, policeman, crowds and ambulance were already making a huge scene there. What i saw nearby was a tent which i assumed there's a body. It's only later that i found out that it was a suicide case. I shall not much into it, but the thought of it saddens me.

My 2nd round of shopping shall start this Friday afterwhich i'm hoping i'll be able to join my Sec school friends for some gathering.

AVP 2 and Le Grand Chef

Alien VS Predator

Finally caught the much anticipated Alien VS Predator 2. I still can't get over the thoughts and fantasy of this Alien VS Predator when i was still a child. I could still clearly remember how i started falling in love with them when i started playing their game during then, my favourite place - arcade. In the game, you get to choose between human being and predator, going around to kill aliens of course.

The first AVP shown in theater fascinated me. Althought review brought them down greatly, i thought otherwise. That's what keeping me so eagerly anticipating for AVP2.

Story plot was nice, quite different from the first part although it's a sequel to the first series. However, i thought that scenes were cocnentrated too much on the human beings rather than what's was being intended - the Aliens and the Predator. Disappointing part also include the lack of predator. Throughout the whole movie, there's only one predator around. And also, the movie wasn't being potrayed like my old school arcade game whereby there are two types of predator around killing those tons of aliens - the Hunter and the Guardian. Worse of all, the ending was bad, totally off the whole concept of Alien VS Predator. It's as though the script-writer has no idea as to how to end the movie and just use the 'one shot kill all' idea to end the whole movie.

I'm still however hopeful for a third part of Alien Vs Predator., and it will become my dream AVP Trilogy.Hmm...not bad isn't it...

Le Grand Chef

It's been so long since i last watched a movie so touching that i'm actually so touched that i almost cried. It's not any movie like love or whatsoever. It potray very well how human feelings are being developed and evoked, how this very chef would sacrifice not because he want to prove other he can win, but to prove he learnt what's he taught and do what he think is right.

The intention of watching Le Grand Chef was impromptu. But i'm glad i watch it. By watching the trailer or preview, one wouldn't have thought it would be a touching movie, instead, the perception of a person seeing the poster alone would have this immediate thought of it being a comedy instead.

This movie compromises of funny, touching and exciting scenes. I simply love this movie and i give it a 5/5.

Year 2008

Already 11 days into this brand new year, already so many things happened. The start of this year is definitely not as good as i've expected. I wasn't welcoming this brand new year with lots of hope but rather with stress. Stress from everywhere, you name it. Work, personal life, studies etc etc.

Many list down their resolutions for the year, i too have some myself, but what's the point of listing them down when the possiblity of fuliflling them isn't high. It's not because i'm being pessimistic but that's just life, or at least, that's just me. However, i do have some wishes and hopes for the year - something i really wish to do and stuff.

First up, i really wished yo go on a nice holiday this year. The furthest country i've went so far, isn't even out of South East Asia. I see this as pathetic having someone who has grown up so old already but then again, i'll put this blame on my dad who always prefers his cruises and fetish for Thailand vacations.

Second, i really for my complexion to be improving. The condition is really improving previously but right now, it's neither improving or worsening. It's human to be vain. I know how i look like and i don't asked to be dashing. All i wish is to be presentable looking, at least, allowing me to gain the confidence that i've been lacking ever since i went into late puberty.

Third, I wish to spend more time with people who i love and wanted to cherish. Including my family especially my mother, my beloved dearie, my all time friends with one already reaching a decade with me and some reaching this special mark soon and of course, all those friends whom i've lost time with. I don't want to end up losing friends just because i'm always not able to find time for them or whatsoever. Lastly, not forgetting my hamsters - Miu Miu and ShooBing which i've been neglecting often. I love you all!

Fourth, I wish i could see my future this year. Meaning, i'll be able to pave my future which whatever decision i'll make especially when July arrives.

Fifth, I want to learn new stuff and improve on my current skills in whatever i'm still interested in - cooking, baking, playing guitar, pool, playing soccer, photoshop design, singing, korean language, japanese language. It's always better to acquire more skills and build up self confidence through it, and in the midst of doing those, realise myself and burn the hidden passion inside me, bringing out whatever hidden talents in me, that is if there's ANY.

Sixth, I wish i could save up a decent amount of money. This is going to be difficult because every year, as i get older, my needs turn demands. It's hard not to satisfy those demands being a human being. I'm backed with buying power, therefore explains the spending. I seriously see the need to curb and i'm on my way to doing so.

Seventh, I hoped i could build a healthier body. That doesn't includes getting a body so fit that 6-pac abs could be seen, with strong muscles all over my body. I'm asking myself to be healthier, falling sick shouldn't be a routine for me. I want my cholestrol level to be lowered, i want my immunity to become stronger. Firstly, my diet will have to take some control here and secondly, i'll exericse. There's a serious need to do so and i'll be hoping i could do them

Resolution is being defined as a formal expression of opinion or intention made. But seriously, all that is listed above are just my hopes and wishes which i hope would happen in this year which i foresee so many uncertainties in. I'll work towards them however and whether i succeed or not, i can only tell you when the end of this year is nearing.

Ipod Nano 3rd Generation

I want this.

Ipod Nano 3rd generation is here. This time round, it can play video. 4gb for the price of $248. This price certainly tempts me. I couldn't wait. It beats my current mp3 player flatly. I couldn't resist it. I'm still searching for a better deal though and i chanced upon one, that's it, i'll grabbed it. I'm waiting.........

When's my ORD?

This is getting insane. I really wish i'm ORD-ing very soon. I cannot wait. This whole regimentation in my camp is getting into me. The whole guard duty system has been changed, so much so that it's kind of messed up now.

My peaceful Chinese New Year this year will never happen. I'll be doing guard duty on Chinese New Year, the worse thing that it can ever happen. Just when i thought it's a long weekend and i'm finally able to enjoy myself but this news came crashing my oh-so-wonderful plan.

To rub more salt onto the wound, i have to serve 4-6 guard duties next month, upped from 3 per month. Crazy, totally crazy and worse of all, no OFF given, still have to work as usual the next day. I feel more like a slave being pushed around rather than a soldier honoured to serve the country. All bullshit. My morale is resuming to what it is exactly one year ago. Oh gosh......when's my ORD????

Studying my way to future?

At last, cleared both my papers for this term. I concluded that this term ended with a bad note. Everything is so not organised. I'm disappointed at the way the management handled everything. From preparation of notes to scheduling of classes / lessons to giving instructions to student, all were handled in a wrong manner, so much so that we student had to spend more time feedback-ing to them.

If only the notes were in order, if only they don't change the lessons as and well they want to, if only instruction with regards to the course were given out properly, i'll be able to enjoy studies more.

I seriously wanted to pursue a degree in this field on tourism. My interests in this industry is growing. It's so happening and filled with stuff i've never experienced before, not even when i'm working in Shangri-Le hotel few years back. Let's hope by July, i'll be able to make the biggest decision of my life, which is almost certain of paving the path for my future.

All the best to me, cheers!

Asian Style Omelette

Asian Style Omelette (Serves 4)

Ingredient:
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Sprinkle of pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped carrot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Method
1. Beat the 5 eggs together with 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce.
2. Heat oil on pan (non stick pan preferred).
3. Put in the garlic, onion, mushroom and carrot until fragrant.
4. Set them aside on the pan and add in 1/2 cup of the egg mixture.
5. Wait for the egg mixtures to take shape and spread the ingredient set aside earlier over the egg over low fire.
6. Pour in the other 1/2 egg mixture and let it stand over heat for a awhile over low fire.
7. Serve when it's very lightly brown.

MC King's Death

Jimmy Nah, better known as MC King died few days back. Though saddening, it's certainly more shocking to everybody as it turned out to be so unexpected, especially at this time of the year, barely one week into the year 2008.

I feel sorry for his mother, which he had been so filial to. Reading stories on how filial he is as a son, i feel that it's really unfair to take the life of someone away from a person whom he love so much and loved him so much as well. Life's so vulnerable. Nowadays, you don't even need to be sick to pass away. You don't even need to meet an accident for you to died tragically. It's so unpredictable. You won't know what's going to happen next.

I feel even upset reading thos chinese papers. I feel that they are reporting for the sake of reporting. Simply pathetic and brainless. Facts are being exaggerated. They are just copying chunks of stuff from his blog into that page of newspaper. They even assume the cause of his death from irrelevants pasts. Total crap, i just feel that's not even respect him or his family.

I do remember his show. His funny role is drama serial is even much better than those which he appeared in comedy variety show. Hmm...just as things start to looks better for him, he's gone. Really...it's a pity...

I want to go on a Vacation

I'm finally going OUT of Singapore again. Although it's just Genting, but then again, it's still considered a vacation, what's more, it's a high class vacation this time round. Everything paid for, ranging from accomodation to transport to expenses. Hmm, now that's life.

First time ever, i'm setting foot into a suite. Though it's not as classy as compared to those prestige hotels like Shangri-La Hotel or Hilton, but what else can i ask for. I'm already contented enough.

Intention of going to Taiwan seems to be hitting rocks. I desperately wanted to go. It has always been my greatest 'reachable' desire to visit countries like Hong Kong, Australia and Taiwan. Hmm...But it's much more expensive than i thought. Let's hope i'm able to find a good bargain so that my wish will come true.

Random

Although today started off badly, and i seriously mean real badly, i somehow managed to get my mood back eventually. It's not that bad as i thought seeing him. All those stuff about him, it doesn't turned out to be so i thought. Perhaps it's true but then, it's just between them. I'm glad i've known him. Next time, it'll be easier for us to go on double dates.

The car he rented, so cool. I wished i could do the same but then again, it's not really that worthy. Subaru car is one of the car brand that i've always wanted to drive. Someday, i'll choose one Subaru car to drive, perhaps even buy it if i ever had the power to do so. Its horsepower is not that bad or rather, it's good in fact.

Back to today, the BBQ was great. Getting those food from the wholesaler really saves the time and hassle but then again, if you ordered it for the wrong number of people, then it's going to be a big whole out of your pocket. Today, i finally understand how vicious gossip can be and along with it, those disastrous consequences out those auntie talks and bitches waggies. It's so common that such things happens between colleagues specially ladies but then again, it's amazing to see how much damage it can do.

Nevertheless, it's always good that you have a good working companion with you, one whom you can talk to, share things with or even gossip, Yea GOSSIP!

Mood was liften and i tried studying. It's certainly different when you are studying with a lighter mood. Yesterday was a total shitty night which i couldn't properly concentrate on my studies. Tml shall be the day i make my final rush and hopefully do well for Monday's paper.

Wassup with me?

Am i mentally sick? Or am i physically sick? Or both? Out of the sudden, i feel so drained out. Nothing seems to interest me. I feel nauseous for no reason. It's not as though i'm with a child. I feel so lost and lonely, pessimistic as well. What's happening to me. It's like something's bothering me, but i just figure out what.

I thought i needed to take a breather outside. I thought i needed someone to talk to. But seriously, i can't do both. AH! Everything seems so weird. I hate this feeling. I wish i could sleep the night away, but it sounds difficult.

Sliced Fish Porridge

What's life without food? Singapore's quite famous for the type and variety of cuisine and food they have, for that, i'm glad my love for food has never died.

Thanks to my mum for being semi-retired, i'm able to take the wok and pan from the kitchen and become 'Chef" of the house. My passion for food is developed from my love for eating. I used to be a glutton, but ever since i'm down with some health problems, cooking has been my alternative.

From now on, i'll be proudly sharing my recipes with friends or anyone reading this blog. You can even get any recipe from me personally if you want.

Today i tried cooking porridge. The key to cooking porridge is the texture of the porridge. There's lots of style is cooking porridge, ranging from Teochew style to Taiwan style etc.
There you go.

Sliced Fish Porridge (Serves 4)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup of uncooked rice.
250g Fish Fillet
20g Dried Scallop (optional)
Sprinkle of Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoon of Light Soya Sauce
1 Tablespoon of corn starch / tapioca flour
2.5L of Water
100g of Ikan Bilis
Chicken / Fish Bone (optional)
1 Egg

Method:
1. Add the 100g Ikan Bilis (You may add chicken or fish bone for better taste), along with the 2.5L of water and boil it for 30 mins.
2. Remove the ikan billis, wash the uncooked rice and put it into the pot and bring it to boil.
3. Once it boils, turn to low fire and let it simmer, while stirring occasionally to prevent 'crust' forming at the bottom of the pot.
4. Slice the fish fillet into slices and put it into the mis with 1 tablespoon of light soya sauce and 1 tablespoon of corn starch / tapioca flour.
5. Throw in the fish fillet and add in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of light soya sauce and srpinkle some pepper.
6. Continue to let it simmer and stir occasionally for 10 minutes.
7. Add in egg in the porridge and mix well.
8. Serve.

PS: You may replace sliced fish with other food like chicken, fishball or even seafood but at your own risk. =)

Stress.....

Stressed. Totally stressed. Why does it feel so different. Where has all my motivation gone? 3 months ago, i'm all hyped up for my papers, spending every minutes and seconds feasting my eyes on those think notes. Right now, i just lost all my 'appetite' upon seeing them. Yes, it's much tougher this time round, with so many questions marks still above my head even after all lectures has officially ended. I'm almost at wits end with my only choice being consultation with my friend.

In less than 35 hours time, my first paper is going to start soon. Perhaps right now, i should really get focus on my revision whole-heartedly. Forget about the stress from work, forget about the games i had in my computer, forget about everything else. I just want to study hard and well.

Bye to 2007 and Hello to 2008

Before the first day of Year 2008 ends, i have to blog. I'll have half an hr before the soccer match start and so, yes, just before i miss the chance of blogging my first post of year 2008 on its very first day.

Have been busy since i woke up till now. Exams is coming real soon. I'm less prepared this time round, the festive season/holidays will have to play a part in this bad news.

Year 2008 arrived peacefully. Counting down slowly, along with my friends, i'm glad it arrived. Because, it marks another year with more memories to be created just like how it was being spent and remember for the year 2007.

Reflecting on Year 2007, it's been a fruitful year. Made new friends, headed new directions, made new plans etc...Here's the summary of my fruitful year.

Jan
- Mapling is still my life.
- Sat on the first convertible of my life.
- Headache's been bothering throughout the month.
- My very own CapitalCard
- Started on my exercise plan.
- Xango's drying me fast...and hard...

Feb
- Biggest spending of my life occurred.
- Foot poisoning hurts my stomach, Blood patch haunts my eye.
- Boring Chinese New Year
- My first V.Day of my life.

Mar
- Strike TOTO!!
- Bought my very own PSP!
- First laptop breakdown and FIXED!
- I'm a Coporal

Apr
- Pay increment

May
- I was happy. Man Utd Won EPL Title.
- First year anniversary with my Dear
- Bad news: My cholestrol level is high and unhealthy
- Bought a brand new digicam
- All those worrying over Dear's exam.
- Mother's Day Celebration for my Mummy!
- Brother's back from Thailand
- Phuket trip with Dear, Don and Chloris.
- Bloody bruise on my head.

Jul
- Mapling converted to Photoshopping.
- Start of my Diploma in tourism in MDIS.
- Zoo Outing with Dearie
- Bought my own Zen Stone Plus.
- One year of National Service
- First couple T-shirt with Dear
- Hurting Knee

Aug
- Happy Birthday Mummy, celebrated for her.
- Caught my first bear bear from that damn machine
- Sentosa outing with my gang
- My first ever Triple Dates
- My first marathon of my life.

Sep
- Death of Puerto saddens me.
- Started and completed my 3 Sgt course.
- Happy Birthday Jonnie Girl, celebrated for him.
- My very own Chalet with Dearie.
- Celebrated Dona Birthday.

Oct
- Formation's Cohesion
- New oven bought. Baking skills displayed.
- Amazing weight again.
- Double Dates with Gav and Med.
- Healing of my injured ankle.
- Happy Birthday to me, made possible by Dear and all my friends.
- Completed New Balance Real Run.
- Promoted to 3rd Sgt.

Nov
- My New Shades
- United Overseas Bank Family Day cum Carnival
- Back to gaming - Football Manager 2008.
- Office Cohesion
- Very first pet - Winterwhite Hamsters (MiuMiu and ShooBing)
- Happy Birthday Mrs Dear.

Dec
- Completed my very first half marathon - Standard Chartered Run
- My brand new Nokia N81.
- Got back my results. (1A 1B)
- Pay increment
- Judgement Day
- Triple Dates with JJ, Vicki, Gav and Med
- Bought my new Computer!
- Bought my first compact photo printer.
- Merry Christmas with my Friends.
- Finally a night outing with my old friends.
- Welcomed Year 2008 with my friends.

Let's hope this year would be a fruitful one for me as well. I still want to spend this wonderful year with all my friends (thanks goodness i'm not forgotton by any and i'm not forgetting any), my family (who has always been there for me) and of course my Dear.

This year i'll be ORD-ing and advancing into a new phase of my life, although unknown, but i still hope it will be smooth.