The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

There was still some time after work so 小花 and I decided to have dinner before the movie. I suggested O' Coffee Club as it has been a while since our last visit.  Ms M also joined us for dinner. The menu has changed and it seems like there were quite a number of Asian dishes added.

We decided to order the Garlic Prawn Pasta, Seafood Saffron Rice and Baked Shrimp-crusted Salmon. However, the Seafood Saffron Rice was not available so we changed to the Slipper Lobster Linguine instead. After we have finished the main dishes, 小花 asked if we could still share a Muddy Mud Pie and we agreed. We were very satisfied with the meal, with the exception of the slipper lobster which had a weird taste.

After dinner, 小花 and I proceeded to the movie theatre while Ms M went home. The movie was rather funny, which was quite unexpected given the seriousness of the previous parts. I sneezed in the middle of the show when it was quite quiet and I somehow felt it was so funny that I had to stop myself from bursting into laughter. There was kind of a twist at the ending but it was good. Someday I will find time to read the books to have a more detailed understanding of the whole story :)

Farewell gift

Tomorrow will be Ms F's last day at our company. She had prepared a farewell gift for each of us and gave it to us today. It consisted of a Kinder Surprise and a Kinder Happy Hippo, which symbolized her hope that our lives would be full of surprises and that we would be happy. It was just a simple gift but I thought it was very sweet and thoughtful of her. All the best to her in her new company :)

Movie

Today we collected movie tickets for the free screening of Skyfall this Friday that our company has organized. However, our allocated seats were not good as they were in the first few rows. In the end, most of us decided to give away the tickets and not go for the screening, as we felt that it would be torturous on our necks to sit at the front rows for the two and a half hour movie.

小花 and I decided to book tickets for Twilight instead. This will be the last installation of the Twilight series so hope it will be nice. Looking forward to watch it :)

Farewell lunch

Today we went to Star Vista as we were treating a colleague to a farewell lunch. We initially wanted to have lunch at Itacho Sushi but when we arrived, there was a long queue outside the restaurant. So we decided to try other restaurants instead. After walking around, we decided to go to Watami. There was no queue outside so we went in and waited for a table. However, a waitress came and told us that we might have to wait for some time as the tables were all full. We didn't want to wait long so we changed restaurants again. Some one suggested Canton Paradise so we proceeded there. On our way there, we passed by Itacho Sushi and surprisingly there was no more queue so we went there and got a table quickly. So funny that we changed restaurants so many times but still ended up at the one that we initially chosen.

We ordered a few sets and handrolls to share. Food was served rather quickly and there were so many different dishes that our table was filled. It's good to have many people eating together as we could order a variety of food and taste a bit of everything. The food was good and we were all very full :)

Sad that the colleague will be leaving this Friday, but also happy for her that she has found a better job. All the best to her! \^^/

Tired...

Today continued playing Neopets as this is the last day of the games challenge. So sad that there seemed to be a glitch and one of the challenges still showed as incomplete, even though I had already submitted the score. Hopefully it will be sorted out and my scores will be counted.

Spent the night playing and didn't have time to watch my J-dramas again :( Now feel so tired and have to sleep liao... Hope tomorrow won't have panda eyes :P

It's Sunday again...

Spent almost the whole day playing games as there was a games challenge event on Neopets :P Can't imagine that it has already been 12 years since I started playing Neopets and I still have not stopped, although now I only really play during special events.

Sad that I didn't manage to watch much J-dramas. Have to sleep early too as have to go to work early again... Sianz... Hope can come home early to catch up on the new episodes :)

Melt - The World Cafe

Today I met up with 小花 and Tulip at Mandarin Oriental Hotel for dinner at Melt - The World Cafe. They were giving me a belated birthday treat. It was my first time there and thought that the buffet spread was quite good. The food was also nice and was replenished rather quickly. Think this can be an alternative to the Greenhouse buffet that we usually go to.

We had a good time eating and chatting and towards the end of the meal, a waiter presented me with a small birthday cake that 小花 and Tulip had arranged for in advance. We finished the cake even though we were already very full, as Tulip mentioned that there cannot be any leftovers for birthday cakes. Thanks for the treat! \^^/

Rise of the Guardians

Today we left office earlier than usual so had time to go for dinner before the movie. 小花 had a craving for 五香虾饼 at Vivocity's Food Republic so we proceeded there. The standard is still good and we enjoyed the food.

After dinner, we went to collect the movie tickets that we had booked. We still had some time so we walked around before going into the theatre. 小花 was happy that she managed to buy a small Christmas tree that she has been looking for at FrancFranc.

We were actually deciding between Rise of the Guardians or Twilight as both were released this week. In the end, we chose Rise of the Guardians as we felt that Twilight would probably be screened longer. Glad that we did not miss Rise of the Guardians as it was a very entertaining movie. There were many funny scenes and the characters were also very likable. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it was a good way to de-stress after work :)

Changes

It's finally Thursday... This week seemed especially long, maybe because there has been so many changes at work. Tomorrow still have to go to work early so have to sleep earlier tonight... Sianz... Luckily it's Friday tomorrow so at least have our movie session to look forward to :)

Both my sis were talking about the newly announced 0.7 month variable bonus for civil servants. So jealous as I'm pretty sure our company won't be giving out bonuses this year. Sigh....

Lunch at Marutama Ramen

Today a colleague suggested going to Central to have lunch at Marutama Ramen. We agreed and proceeded there. There was no queue so we got a table easily. I decided on the Marutama Ramen and we also ordered the Yaki Char Siu to share.

Yummy! Having tried so many different ramen, I still prefer Marutama's. The soup is not overly salty and adding the fried garlic makes it even more tasty. I also like the springy ramen and the hard boiled egg but with a soft yolk. Very satisfied with the meal :D

Lunch at Ichiban Sushi

Today we had wanted to go to Local+ for lunch but it was crowded so Ms M suggested going to Ichiban Sushi instead. She was fuming over an unreasonable email sent by another team and wanted to have something good for lunch. So we proceeded to Ichiban Sushi and surprisingly didn't have to wait for long to get a table.

I decided to order the Ichiban Bento set as there was a variety of food - salmon sashimi, tempura, saba shioyaki and chawanmushi, and the portion was just right. We also ordered the Mentai Potato Salad to share and ended up very full. Was satisfied with the food and shall visit again soon :)

Miscommunication

Today 小花 and I had a miscommunication. I thought she had to finish up some work so I told her I would compile some data for a report in the meantime. However, she thought that I wanted to send out the report by today so she waited for me while she did other things. It was not until she commented that there are 2 new J-drama episodes to watch tonight that I asked her if she has finished her work. We then realized that we were actually ready to go off and were just waiting for each other. Haha... we were so blur uh... Luckily we were only later than usual by about 30 - 45 minutes.

Sad that another colleague resigned today. Sigh... Wonder how long we can last....

Man U lost :(

Stayed up for the match between Norwich and Man U at 1.30 am. So angry at Man U's listless performance and they were so short of attacking ideas. I thought Norwich was the better team and fully deserved the 3 points.

Even though I slept only at about 4am, I woke up at 11am and got out of bed. Sad that I have to go to work tomorrow so didn't want to waste time, although I only have plans to continue watching J-dramas :P Hope the week passes quickly so that it will be weekend again \^^/

Wedding at Jurong Bird Park

Today is my cousin's wedding. It was held at Jurong Bird Park and we had to reach there at about 10.30 am for the solemnization ceremony. A tram near the entrance brought us to the African Waterfall Aviary and there was some confusion when the staff told us that only about 30 people could attend the ceremony and it was already full. However, we thought it was impossible and still proceeded there and it turned out that there were only 30 chairs but plenty of standing room. The weather was rather hot and sunny and we were perspiring while waiting for the ceremony to start. There was a "performance" whereby a bird would fly to the bride and groom with the rings but I thought the distance seemed too short.

After the ceremony, we walked back to the tram and it took us back to the main entrance. The restaurant was just a short walk away and all of us walked quickly towards it as it was getting really hot. After the cocktail reception, we proceeded to the dining area. We could see lots of flamingos from the window of the restaurant.

There was also a wedding souvenir prepared for each guest. It was either a parrot or penguin plush toy! I thought it was rather special.

Lunch started at about 12.30pm. However, each dish took quite a long time to be served and it was almost 4 pm when we finished the full 8-course! I jokingly told my mum that we don't have to eat dinner liao. In the middle of the lunch, it started raining heavily so it was just as well that the dishes were served slowly since the path from the main entrance to the carpark was not sheltered and most of the guests did not carry umbrellas.

When we reached home, I felt so sleepy that I went to take a nap and only woke up at 7.30pm. It was still drizzling so the weather was cool and nice. I felt refreshed and started watching my J-dramas again :P

Argo

We had booked tickets to watch Argo at 8.10pm. However, as 小花 had some work issues to settle, we left office rather late. Luckily, a colleague was going home and she dropped us off at the bus stop opposite Vivocity, which saved us some travelling time. We rushed to buy some sushi at Giant, then helped my sis buy a moisturizer at Sephora before heading to Golden Village to collect the movie tickets that we had booked. We reached the theatre just in time for the start of the movie.

This movie was quite different from normal rescue hostage plots in that there were no gun-fights but just a great cover-up on the identities. The ending was really nail-biting when the hostages' covers were blown and I was crossing my fingers that the plane would take off in time. Overall, a nice and exciting movie.

Overwhelmed :(

Today spent almost the whole afternoon pulling data for people as everyone kept saying it was urgent. In the end, I had to rush to update my own report and it was sent out late. Then Finance kept calling me and I didn't even bother to pick up the phone as I knew they were chasing me for another report that I am covering for a colleague on leave. And there were soooooo many incoming emails as well. Felt so overwhelmed at that point and I was in a bad mood :(  It was not until later when I have cleared most of my emails and work that my mood became better.

小花 wanted to collect the Tupperware that she ordered yesterday so she wanted to leave office by about 7.10 pm. However, just as I was about to pack up, Ms D came over to ask for some data and we were delayed by 15-20 minutes. In the end, the stallholder has packed up and left for the day. No choice but to go back tomorrow. Hopefully there is still stock for the Tupperware that 小花 wanted.

Aunties

Today after lunch at Local+, we saw a stall selling Tupperware and 小花 was interested so we went to take a look. Spent quite a while there as we looked at the products on display and the stallholder also kept promoting them. The Tupperware were very colorful and seems air-tight so 小花 decided to buy some. However, there was limited stock so she placed an order for collection tomorrow.

On the other hand, I was more interested in the neighboring stall that was selling Bathroom Pole Shelf as my father recently changed our bathroom's to a 3M one but it does not seem to hold up well. The one that the stall was selling did not need any installation as the pole would be extended from the floor to the ceiling to prevent it from moving. However, my parents did not seem very keen when I asked them about it after work.

Seems like we are becoming more and more like aunties... Haha ;)

Happy Deepavali!

Woke up at almost 11 am this morning. Actually wanted to wake up later but forced myself to get out of bed at the thought of having to work tomorrow... Didn't want to waste time lazing in bed or else the day would pass very quickly haha...

Anyway, I spent the day watching J-dramas (again!). Think this season I'm watching too many different shows. Almost as soon as I finish an episode or two, then a new one would be updated... I can't seem to finish them all. I'll just take my time to watch then ;)

Today rained quite heavily so the weather feels cool... Hope I will have a nice sleep later :)

Monday blue

Sigh... it's Monday again... Today even more no mood to work (this sentence sounds so Singlish haha) because tomorrow is a public holiday. Actually wanted to take leave today so that can enjoy a long weekend but my usual cover is on holiday so there's no one to cover my work. So sad... :(

Office was also quieter than usual as three colleagues were on leave for their holidays and another on MC. Ahh... even though I just came back from Japan, I feel like going for another holiday again :P

Well, good thing is that there's no need to work tomorrow so can sleep late tonight. Shall continue watching my J-dramas :)

Lazing at home

Woke up at almost 12.30 pm today as I had watched the Aston Villa vs Man U match and only went to bed before 4am. Man U won 3-2 but their defence was terrible once again. They really need to stop conceding goals and putting pressure on themselves.

Spent the whole day lazing at home watching J-dramas and anime :P Managed to catch up on quite a number of dramas but still have a few to go. Shall continue to watch now :)

Happy Birthday to myself! :D

This morning my sis went to buy Subway sandwiches and soya milk from Mr Bean for our breakfast. My father's company had subsidized tickets for the movie "Ah Boys to Men" for today so my father had reserved 5 tickets for our family．Usually I don't watch local productions, especially Jack Neo's, but I just went along since it's supposed to be part of my birthday celebration.

We reached Vivocity at about 12.30 and went to collect the tickets from the organizer. The allocated seats were rather close to the screen (4th row from the front), maybe because we were later than others in getting the tickets. We were also given a voucher each for a box of popcorn, a cup of coke and nachos/hotdog bread, but we were still full from our heavy breakfast so we only redeemed 3 out of 5 vouchers.

The movie was supposed to start at 1pm but only really started at about 1.20pm after the usual advertisements and trailers. The movie was ok and I must admit that I felt a little sad at the beginning when Singapore was under attack. However, the rest of the movie was rather typical of Jack Neo's style, though non-locals would probably not be able to understand all the humor. I was also surprised at the end when I found out that this show was only part 1 of the movie.

After the movie, we went shopping around Vivocity. We then went for early dinner as we only had some popcorns and nachos during the movie. We took some time to decide what to eat and finally settled on Brotzeit as we wanted to try something different. We ordered the Brotzeit Platter to share and chose Roasted Potatoes and Napkin Dumplings as the side dishes. The food was good but we felt a bit 腻 towards the end as it was full of meat.

After dinner, we continued shopping till about 9pm before going home. Managed to buy some clothes so at least the time spent shopping was not wasted :P So my birthday passed just like that and I'm older by a year now *sob* XD

Friday Feasts

小花 wanted to buy some things from Daiso so we went to Vivocity for lunch. We were deciding on what to eat for lunch and I suggested having dim sum at Ban Heng restaurant as some colleagues had commented that the food was not bad. We had some difficulty locating the main entrance of the restaurant as we went up from a lobby that was farther from it.

We actually wanted to have the dim sum buffet but it was only available if there was a minimum of 4 people per table, so we ordered a la carte instead. The food was good and we especially liked the carrot cake that the waitress recommended.

After work, we went to Watami at The Star Vista (again!) for dinner as we received vouchers from our last meal there. This was my third time there in just a short week ;) As usual, we had to queue outside the restaurant for a table... Looks like their business is good.

We ended up ordering almost the same food as last Friday. However, we felt that the Mentai Potato Pizza was not as good as the previous time, probably as there was not as much mentai and the crust was not as crisp. The tempura also seemed to be coated with too much flour, but luckily the sweet potato and pumpkin were sweet. Overall we were still satisfied with the food and we liked the big and juicy grilled squid :D

Lunch treat

Today 小花 and Ms Thin treated me to lunch at Ichiban Sushi \^^/  We ordered a set each and added a Mentai Potato Salad to share. They commented that the Saba fish for my set was rather small as compared to that of Umisushi, but I still ended up very full. 小花 said that she now loves food with Mentai ;)

Man U won the match early this morning and will progress to the next round of the Champions League... Yay! :)　

It's Wednesday!

Actually wanted to book movie tickets for this Friday but there were no nice shows besides Skyfall, which our company has organized for a free screening on 30 Nov. So we decided to just go for dinner instead.

Before leaving office, I helped 小花 take a few photos for her passport renewal. Usually shops would charge about $10 for 8 passport sized photos, which I think is a waste of money and resource since most people only require 1. After 小花 has emailed me her selected photo, I helped her crop it to the required specifications and changed the background white. Hopefully the photo will not be rejected :)

Man U will be playing Braga in the Champions League later. Hope they will win!

Shoes

This morning my youngest sis was on her way to work when the wedge of her shoes came off. She was so embarrassed but she was already reaching the MRT station, so she just tore away both sides and continued to work.

Ha ha... I can just imagine the scene :D It reminded me of that time when the sole of my sandals gave way, and later even the toe grip came off too. My colleagues and I couldn't stop laughing about it. Guess I was luckier than my sis as I managed to buy another pair of sandals at a shop near our office, while my sis had to wear the shoes with just a thin layer of sole remaining for the whole day :P

Surprise... Early Birthday Present!

Received an early birthday present from 小花 today, though to be more accurate, there are 2 items - a wallet pouch and a bag :)  I was pleasantly surprised when 小花 gave me the present while on our way to work.

小花 was afraid that I would not dare to use the bag due to its striking colour and told me that she could get an exchange at the shop if so. However, I usually don't match the colour of my clothes to my bag so it doesn't really bother me :D

Both items are really useful to me, since my current wallet is giving way soon and I usually change my working bag once a year. Shall use the wallet pouch after my birthday but shall keep the bag for use next year ;)

小花へ　ありがとうございます! I will make full use of them \(^v^)/

There goes my Sunday...

Went to my grandma's house this afternoon with my family. Was actually not very keen on going as I know my grandma will ask me the same question again -- "Do you have a boyfriend?" Sure enough, when I said I don't, she nagged at me saying that I am getting old and should start looking for a boyfriend, especially since I'm the eldest and my younger sisters already have boyfriends.

Sigh... I hate to repeat this conversation over and over again whenever I see my grandma. It really gets on my nerves but all I can do is just smile and nod and say that I will try to look for one. I know that actually my grandma is asking out of concern for me but somehow it just makes me feel irritated with the constant "reminders".

After leaving my grandma's house, we decided to go for dinner. I suggested The Star Vista since my parents have not been there yet and they agreed. We ended up at Watami again :P There was a queue outside but not as long as that on Friday night. However, we felt that the staff were really inexperienced as they kept people waiting with their weird "first come first serve" seating arrangements. They seated 2 people at a table for 4, then left a table for 4 empty and waited for a neighboring table for 4 to finish and settle the bill to combine into a table for 6.

We wanted to order the Mentai Potato Pizza but it was sold out :( So we ordered the Wafu Pizza instead. We also ordered the Ebi Tempura Maki, Kaki Fried, Tako Satsumaage, Tempura Moriawase, Hire Katsu Tamago Toji, Hiroshimafu Okonomiyaki, Ishiyaki Sutamina Don and Watami Tonkotsu Ramen. We were all very full and satisfied with the food.

My youngest sis told me she suddenly remembered that she lent my card reader to her boyfriend... :S Anyway, I'm not in the mood to sort out the photos now so shall leave it to another day.

Started watching a J-drama called "花のズボラ飯" (花的懒人料理) and it was quite entertaining. It also teaches how to cook food that is easy to prepare but delicious at the same time. I think the phrase "ズボラ" suits me since I'm lazy so I decided to add it into my blog name :P

Shall continue watching the J-dramas and there goes my Sunday... *sob*

Catching up on J-dramas

This afternoon, I wanted to try sorting out some photos from the Hokkaido/Tokyo trip but couldn't seem to find my card reader. Asked my sisters but both of them said they didn't take it :( In the end, I gave up looking for it and continued watching my J-Dramas and anime instead :P Still have many episodes to watch as missed quite a number during the trip and most of this season's dramas seem interesting.

Yay! Man U won Arsenal 2-1 but I was a bit annoyed that they didn't keep a clean sheet and let Arsenal score right at the very end. They also wasted a few chances to kill off the game earlier. Hope they can perform better next time...