whats this

A giant coconut ferrero ? Sea Urchin ? Something to scrub with ?

strange little girl

Grumpy and I were having dinner at Wisma food republic last night. The place was not crowded. Plenty of seating everywhere. He chose to sit at one of the the bigger tables along the side , the ones with the benches.

Whilst he sat there and guarded it, I went to buy food. As I was walking back, I saw a little girl of about 7 talk rather animatedly to Grumpy. As she bounced off, I reached the table and saw a plate of chicken rice and a bag (which I presumed belonged to her).

Grumpy told me that the girl had asked him if she and her mother could sit together at the same table.

Ok, this struck me as odd. Who would want to sit with a stranger when there are 50 other UNOCCUPIED tables ??!? It's like human nature not to mingle with strangers unless you can help it. Am I right ??

Anyway fine. We were sitting at the table when the girl returned so I said 'Hi' . She just kinda glared at me . I KID YOU NOT. Even Grumpy admitted later that she looked so disappointed , not at all like the kid he first met. So the mother returns. The atmosphere quite tense. very WTF.

I came to the conclusion that she was trying to get to know Grumpy or set her mom up with Grumpy or something to that extent. Or maybe her mom made her do it. Who the hell knows. Dodgy duo. Grumpy says they are actually vampires and were trying to befriend him and then eventually drink his blood. oh har har.

Daniel Yam item on sale at Tangs. Almost 50% discount. But didn't buy. So short, Grumpy will kill me

this one's my favourite

love you too paris

mandai zoo

We took the $4 shuttle outside Delfi . It stopped at most of the major hotels along orchard before finally heading towards the zoo.

Reached there at about 1400h so we had roughly 3½ hours before the shuttle departed back to the city.

I think it's important to plan your route, know what animal shows you're going for and their feeding times etc etc. However Grumpy just wanted to get on with it. So many a time, I was left standing around with the map in my hands trying to figure out if it was quicker through 'Cat Country' or round the 'Australian Outback'

Anyway, I have not walked that much in a LONG time.

The highlight, most definately, was the kangaroo feeding at $5 a pop

It may look like I am feeding a llama but I can assure you it is an Eastern Grey Kangaroo.

It was horribly tame and oh so cute. Too bad there were no koalas

And it's true, doctor's handwriting is damn difficult to read.

life in OT

2nd week into my new post. This is a much bigger department in terms of staffing. At least 6 times bigger.

More people means more gossip going round. I hate office politics. I stay out of it as much as possible.

The biggest plus is the food provided here. It's not magical but it sure as hell is better than if we were to buy from the canteen. I guess they have to make it good cos of the doctors that eat here too.

The most common question I get asked is, "Why are you so tall ?" which is sort of a problem cos the girl scrubs aren't very long and I can't wear boy scrubs (different colour). End up have to wear quite low.

I sit in a corner opposite the theatre with this fancy expensive robotics machine. I was told lots of visitors come to see this machine. It's all wrapped up in plastic. Don't really understand it yet but saw part of an operation once with the patient lying face down and his insides were displayed on a big screen. All blood and guts. yummeh.

Grumpy, has brought me to see rings :) - much to the delight of my mother. Have seen a few I fancy. Although to be honest I don't really care what he gets. I said I wouldn't mind those man-made zirconia type things but he insists on getting the real thing. Alright.

Wanted to buy a hair dryer since forever. Finally got down to it yesterday when Grumpy and I went to Mustafa.

After alighting from the bus-stop walked straight up and came across this fella handing out some flyers for a prepaid card from starhub. Took one and also took the next one a little farthur up from an M1 guy.

As I held them up to read they were BOTH in tamil. (??!)

Just as we crossed the street there were another 2 clowns (chinese clowns btw) trying to hand me the same flyers.

I said to him "Man, they're in Tamil. I can't read it "

wtf. Do I look like I could read that shit ?!

tempat senang

The trip was amazing. Although small, tempat senang is cozy, plush and BIG on ambience.

Took an hour ride on the ferry ($47/pax for a 2 way ticket)

A cheery driver was there to greet us and informed us there was only one other room booked. (out of a total of 6 rooms)


It's owned by a Swedish woman who runs the joint with her Australian husband. I should insert here the story of the hat that got away.

Grumpy found the hat whilst looking through what movie to borrow and asked if it was for sale. The very nice Mr Aussie was willing to part with it for a 20 but his wife was not too happy. (turns out her father gave it to him!) Sensing a sticky situation, I quietly suggested to Grumpy that we go and buy a similar hat and he reluctantly gave it up. Kept going on and ON about it all the way back home. At least he took a picture with it.

The whole point I wanted to go there was for the spa and I have made some discoveries:

1) The back of my right leg is a helluva lot more ticklish than my left.

2) I really REALLY like getting my stomach massaged.

3) The feeling of having someone rub sugar on my back is fantastic.

4) I do not fancy my fingers being massaged.

Judging from Grumpy's snores, I think it's safe to say he enjoyed it too.


Had their famous beer-can chicken for dinner.


Staying there felt more like staying at someone's house rather than a hotel/resort. It was really different. Will definately go again. Can you believe their 3hr spa package is only 99+ ??

No wonder Singaporeans head to Batam for spa.

do not order baked rice from pastamania

So let me tell you what happened when I got pastamania to deliver a Chicken Ham & Sausage Baked Rice and a pasta for lunch 2 Fridays ago.

The pasta was fine.

However, the same could not be said for the baked rice ($9 bloody 20). This is what it looked like out of the box. A little different from the website wouldn't you say ?

Grumpy had taken one bite out of it before I stopped him and said I was going to complain. How is this supposed to feed a grown man?? Hardly enough for a bird. I literally saw one sliver of sausage in there. wtf. seriously. What words come to mind upon seeing this kind of quality ?

hmm.. pathetic ? measly ? mushy ?

Gave some very constructive feedback and didn't expect they would get back to me. Then last Friday, the store manager calls me up, apologises profusely and offers to deliver the same order along with a complimentary apple something.

So just received it today and lets have another look

Well there's definately more liao this time. I can only shake my head.

Anyhow, point of the story, don't get it. EVER.

the short of the matter

So it's hard for me to find a decent pair of shorts.

Was trying to run around Heeren and get one before joining Pam and the Au-Chews for Pepper Lunch dinner.

Met up with V at Spinelli's. Poor gal, doggy died on her even before she operated. It didn't help that doggy was 13 years old, that's like what ? 80 human years ?

First shop went in was called 'Fourskin' hmm maybe that's why the shorts I tried on were so goddamn tight. They looked like bloody cycling shorts. FAIL

Then went into 77th Street. This saleswoman went to get my size and brings back something that looked so small I don't even think it would fit Thomas. We just stared at it and asked her 'Are you sure this is 27 inches'??? she was like 'Yes, it's a small cut' Tried it on. True enough, couldn't even get it past my bum. Small cut my arse. MEGA FAIL

Finally finally found something at Tough Jeansmith. Not only was there one piece left. It was in my size and 50% off. STEADY LAH

still here

It's been a little over 3 months and I'm still here. Currently have a girl here learning from me but this morning boss says she cannot make it. (??! uhmm.. what I do isn't exactly rocket science)

So now, come Monday, a NEW temp will be coming in and I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN. *faints

IT IS SO FRUSTRATINGLY FRUSTRATIOUS

A body combat class would be good right about now.

Happenings of the week :

1. Transformers 2 - complete with super-annoying woman sitting behind us who HAD to comment on EVERY SINGLE ad that came on before the movie. Here's a newsflash lady, judging from the silence, your male companion is just not that into you.

2. Pulled a sickie - my first of the year. Then proceeded on a shopping trip with Grumpy. Got him $53 jeans from Gap. Darn cheap. Tried to find stuff at Zara/Mng to no avail. And why were the dressing room queues so bloody long ?!? Don't you people have work to do ???

3. Manicure from our heartland mall. Dark red - oozy woozy suzie or something. Never had red nails before. Grumpy approves. Clumsy me chipped a bit off whilst shaving. BAH

4. $400 king koil mattress arriving today. woohaaa.

5. Shall be dining with Mama Chew in the evening.

6. Our landlord has been MIA since Thursday evening. We can't reach his phone. We suspect he has checked himself into CDC.

rant

My boss is seriously starting to piss me off. (if not everyone else in the department)

I don't need a 15 minute background on the hows whens whys of something that needs to be done. Just tell me what you want and leave me alone. Don't fucking lecture me. I'm not interested.

Yes, I have sent that to you. CHECK YOUR EMAIL
No, for the last time, POs ARE RAISED BY MMD NOT BY ME
Yes, I have told you before AND I SAW YOU WRITE IT DOWN
No, you can't keep saying you're new WHEN YOU'VE BEEN HERE FOR HALF A YEAR
Yes, we owe those people money BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T SIGN OFF THE INVOICE
No, I can't help you do that section of the report because ummm YOU'RE THE MANAGER

ZOMG. KILL ME NOW.

bad thomas

Thomas is my 20+(?) year old red teddy given to me by my Ah Mah.

Grumpy has never gotten along with him - he doesn't like it when I hug Thomas instead of him when I sleep. harhar.

The other day he complained of Thomas walking around and wearing his brand new bball shoes whilst he was at work.

"You see, you see ! Thomas wear my shoe without my permission. Always like that one. But never when you're at home"

Then he'll show me the evidence.

new kicks

Grumpy went to play ball with his boyfriends at AH. He played so hard BOTH soles came off his shoes. (-_-) It could also be due to the fact that he had not used that pair of shoes for over a year. He then insisted on repairing them (?!) and I was like don't be a retard. Queensway is just next door, let's get you a new pair.

So now he has a pair of Allen Iverson's Answer XII Invictus

Good deal for $119 no ? They come with a built-in 'bootie' and the Invictus poem by William Ernest Henley on the heel. Quite an interesting write-up here

Also picked up my video games live tickets for tomorrow. Lucky I saw that tweet yesterday ! woohaaaa !!

sore all over

Firstly hi dad ! *waves (he reads my blog :D)

Last night, joined Pammy for 2 fitness first classes. I should have stopped after one but since it was a 'trial' visit thought might as well make the most of it.

Body Conditioning was like circuit training. 8 stations. Rotations after 2 minutes. And one fit, gay, chirpy, tanned instructor.

Sue joined us for body combat. I rather enjoyed this. Learned a bit about fighting stances and how to perform uppercuts and punching techniques. Even some capoeira thrown in all to the ridiculously loud pulsating beat of trance. Lovely !

And now I am sore. Just achingly sore EVERYWHERE :(

dying for kaya

Hard, cold kaya is a nono which is why Grumpy prefers to keep it at room temperature in my favourite noodle bowl *RAR

I observed it after a few days. There was a floating clump of dead ants in the 'moat'. How retarded. Or maybe they were sacrificing themselves such that one day enough of them will be there and create a bridge between the bowl and the prize. At the time of this picture there was an ant running around and around the bowl as though searching desperately for a secret pathway. FOOL ! RESISTANCE IS FUTILE !



Of course the water will be changed long before that happens... or maybe .. tis the start of a glorious experiment !

water therapy

For years now, dad has this friend who keeps telling him that his habit of drinking water in the morning has kept him medication-free even though he's diabetic. Dad never believed any of it so it was always in one ear and out the other.

The other day, another friend randomly sent him an article about the benefits of this habit.

Also, dad has always owned this MRET water machine that his other friend introduced him to.(MLM ! Danger !) . It structures the water, making it more effective in influencing the life supporting processes both inside and outside our body cells.

So all these things clicked in his head and he drinks his MRET water every morning now. He said the rash on his arm was gone the next day after rinsing it with some of this MRET water.

Hmmm.. maybe this will get rid of my riduculous tummy.

bloated

Was sitting on the bench near the playground at sunset way having a post-dinner smoke with Grumpy.

He had his hand on my belly which is usually the case after I eat and my belly pops up.

A woman in her mid-forties (?) happened to pass and I smiled at her for no apparent reason. (I am a random smiler) She smiled back and noticing Grumpy's hand on me (and probably my rotund state) asked whether it was a boy or a girl.

Oh nonono , I laughed. I'm not pregnant , I'm just fat. She apologised profusely and scurried away.

I get really round after I eat. I think it's gas or.. ?

twilighted

Having just finished the first book from the Twilight Saga, I re-watched it again to catch all the nitty gritty that I hadn't noticed before - and whatever was lacking.

The book displays their love for each other very clearly, something I found that was kind of hazy in the movie. There weren't even any mentions of I Love You. Also his appearance in the sunlight was not as glorious as depicted. But no matter, he's still one handsome lookin' vamp.

I realise I have not been besotted with an actor since... Dean Cain in that superman TV series - Lois & Clark, 13 years ago !

Twilight is very romeo & juliet. The whole 'forbidden love' thing. sigh.

and then there were 4

3 more brought in H1N1. Looks like they gotta push it back up to orange pretty soon. FANTASTICO.

And to the anonymous loser, well done. You made my day. HAHAHA

that swine !

Thanks to Ms Theresa Wee , we are now all in danger of catching H1N1.

The trip she made to New York with SMU was entirely optional. As in she could have opted NOT to go.

If you ask me, unless you are completely oblivious to the world around you, why the hell would you even consider going somewhere that has KNOWN cases of people that have this virus - and who have DIED because of it.

Let's say you knew there was a community of cannibals and lots of wild savage man-eating tigers on Island So-and-So. You wouldn't plan a holiday there would you ??!?!?!?!?

the line @ shangri-la

Had an amazing amazing anniversary buffet on Saturday night.

Great variety ESPECIALLY desserts ! Standouts were the roasted rib eye (so juicy) and the creme brulee (so creamy).

Inside was packed so got a table outside by the pool. So romantic at night with the nightlights, the faint sounds of the water features and the lush foliage surrounding the place.

$68++ is still not as worth it as our regular buffet haunt at CafeBiz but it was a nice change.

guitar hero fail

Have always wanted to rent guitar hero at emax. Tried it out once on ps3 at sony style wisma. Damn fun

Emax lent out the wii version to us. Mum bought a wii for Dad's 56th. Some music game she thought he'd like. Dad says he don't play it much (at all) and I don't blame him - so borring. haha

Anyway, at emax we couldn't set up the bloody console. Didn't know you had to take the remote out of the guitar and sync it. After one of the staff accessed the game for us, the pointer kept running all over the place. We then found that a group of boys behind us were fiddling with our game and using their controls to mess around.

Not only that, the console kept resetting randomly like every 5 minutes.

Had a hunch them boys were behind it and I was frustrated enough having to pay to fiddle around with the remotes.

Returned the equipment and demanded a refund. At first the girl refused. Had to explain to her quite a few times that there was no way I was paying for something I didn't play.

Ugh. Never again. Shall stick to l4d. Am also very happy I was not given a wii for my birthday. Thank you Grumpy ! xoxo

doctor ! attending psychiatry please !

Game shop at AMK Hub had a copy of theme hospital for me !!

They were the only shop who had it after I searched 10 others. How lucky am I ??!

This is super news.

So now whilst Grumpy gets trigger happy with

I can design my dream hospital and fix bloaty-head patients with

theme hospital

I remember playing this ages ago on playstation.

I really want to play it again but am unable to find a full version I can download. SAD

Even installed some rubbish software in order to be eligible to download it but it didn't work. No surprise.

So now am very tempted to just buy the damn thing from amazon.

Also partly because Grumpy keeps hogging the PS3 @#$^!! - Gone are the days when I was the computer game geek and he was the curious onlooker who wasn't interested in gaming whatsoever.

5th of may

Was worried it wouldn't arrive on time.
But it did and I was relieved.

For what is a birthday without a birthday gift ?


During the design phase, Grumpy mentioned I shouldn't put a reminder of Ah Poh on the last page since it's supposed to be a birthday gift - therfore only HAPPY thoughts but I thought she would be touched since she never really had any photos of her anyway. Dad agreed and said I was thoughtful. It made her tear.

'Thank you, I like it very much' were her exact words

labour day weekend

I've never had highlights. Mostly because I hate the idea of touching up the re-growth every 6-8 weeks.

Was tired of my hair. Wanted a change so opted for highlights underneath such that even if it grew out, the roots wouldn't be visible.

An impossible feat to do by myself, I enlisted the help of Grumpy who pretty much knew what he was in for as soon as I opened my mouth.

Grumpy does not take instruction well. In fact, he didn't take my instruction at all. We argued over how to make use of the foil. Even after showing him the most widely used method, he insisted on rolling it up and then scrunching it into little foil balls that made me look like a christmas tree. I don't know why he couldn't have just folded it up nicely and neatly.

After an hour of pulling my long face , I washed it out. And I must say I kinda like it.

oink

My work email is being bombarded with Swine Flu messages.

The alert switched as of last night from green to yellow. We are 3 levels away from a full-blown pandemic !! AAAAAAAH!

Boss is kan cheong. For what ? Firstly, we don't see patients here. Secondly, we are supposed to treat everything that comes through here as biohazardous anyway. What is swine flu compared to hepatitis and AIDS ??

network problems

Mighty White is back ! Sony said they could find nothing wrong. Passed all their tests so brought it home expecting it not to work.

Turns out fine but now my pc can't connect. It's like you fix one thing , and something else goes bust. So irritating. 2 weeks ago pc hang and mighty was fine. Last week, mighty went for servicing and pc was fine. Now this week, pc won't connect and mighty is fine. WTFLAH

Now need someone with routing expertise to connect modem to router to pc to mighty.

I have no clue when it comes to DNS, TCP/IP , IP address whatever whatevaaaaaaaaa

I JUST WANT IT FIXED. WILL PAY GOOD MONEY.

photobook

Am considering getting my birdie mum a photobook for her coming 56th.

Briefly saw the concept at SLS food court but for the designing / layout you have to sit there and do it.

Saw it being done at Fotohub @ Coronation last night. But they charge friggin $170 for a 6x6 model printed on thick THICK cardboard pages. You can't flip it, you have to turn each page like a kids picture book. NOnonono!

Photobook is EXACTLY what I'm after. It looks pro (artistic as I am) , is cheaper than the cardboard nonsense and can be done in the convenience of home. Will download the software later. I am quite excited.

moving on (FINALLY)

The boss's boss came round to deliver the news to me yesterday.

Never met her before ; only by name.

I will be going to live it up in Mount E OT. I have never partaken in office politics. I hope I won't be embroiled in anything there.

My boss is panicking. "Who will replace me??" , she says. The bulk of it I have already passed on when I went to KL for 3 weeks. She is still insisting on having another.

Am waiting for HR to do paperwork. God knows how long THATS going to take.

Took the ps3 for servicing on Sunday. Haven't been with it for 2 days. Feels like 2 weeks.

heard it through the grapevine

A little birdie (my mom) told me something yesterday and made me swear to keep to myself. Hmmm, very unlike my mother.

Dr T rang my dad yesterday afternoon with the news that he has intentions of promoting me. (HURRAH!) This will be based in Mt E. He told my dad that he has heard 'rumblings from the ground' that I don't want to be relocated. How very strange. I smell politics.

I find it highly coincidental that on the very same day (yesterday) there was also a circular going round that our American CEO will not be renewing his contract.

I feel great knowing that my 3 weeks in KL were not a complete waste and that my research is worth something.

Mum says to casually ask Dr T what he thinks of the report in a few days time cos have not heard anything from him yet. It has been slightly more than a month. No news is always good news, right ?

I HATE STARHUB

Playing Killzone online and having to reconnect because of 'network connection error' is plain retarded.

It is uber frustrating to sneak up on a Helghast just about to blow his brains out when suddenly you get this idiotic error.

I knew I shoulda signed up with Singnet

STARHUB WAKE UP LAHHHH

Thai girl

Caught up with Nav & Jigga over dinner.

Haven't seen the perv since I left Melb - about 4 years ago !

So nice to catch up and talk about old times. Our topic of the night being a Miss Yui.
A pretty Thai girl who would end up using every single guy she meets. She had this way about her that made you believe she was vulnerable, demure and just needed alot of support.

Turns out she is a wily scum-sucking maggot who was using guys to get what she wanted. They would take her out for fancy dinners, ferry her to airport, take her shopping and all sorts of crap. Not only that, she used guys to get them to do things for her other boy toys !

Jigga sorely recalls how he ended up falling for her but got his just desserts when he confronted her in front of a few other 'friends' of hers.

I myself have a distinct memory of having a go at her when I confronted her in the corridor outside her room in college. If only I could remember what I was yelling about...

stuck sackboy

Played Little Big Planet online for the first time yesterday.

It is too cute. You can dress him up with various items found along your journey. Anything from what material you're made of , to headgear to a tail.

Extreme right is original Sackboy. The other 3 have been customised.

Was playing a custom 'Mario Kart' level. Somehow after the race, I had landed outside my kart and got my head wedged between the front of the kart and a platform we had to jump on in order to proceed. So I'm yelling comon guys I'm stuck and they try to pull the kart out but it doesn't work. In the end, had to commit suicide.

Then there was a 'Star Wars' level where we can equip ourselves with paintball guns. I didn't know how to aim the damn thing so my friend had to drag me here there and everywhere. I think he was rather frustrated. He kept emoting a sackboy with flames everywhere.

IBS

Started out with an immensely annoying ear block. You know the kind when you're up in a plane and the pressure difference causes you to hear yourself talking. I HATE THAT.

As if it wasn't bad enough I was also feeling bloated, had a slight fever and having some crazy sounds going on in my tummy.

After 2 GPs and a specialist, I was diagnosed with IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is usually triggered by stress. Imagine that... stressed until diarrhoea. LOL. Dr Ngoi didn't want to give me any medication without exhausting all the 'simple' methods first. So now I have to keep a food diary. I can still eat whatever, just that I need to record it and how I'm feeling that day.

Aiyoooo... lazy to do blog how to food diary.

there and back again

Have recently completed a 3 week healthcare assignment for my ex-boss in KL.

Now then I realise how tiring it is to travel. Fridays come back SG on 2340 flight and go back KL on Mondays 0640 flight.

KL has a horrible airport yet there are signs all over the place declaring it the 'World's Best Airport'. Have no clue which survey gave it that kind of result. Do NOT go there on an empty stomach there is literally nothing to eat. They have one measly foodcourt or 'Food Paradise' as is written on the signboard. Half the items are 'sold out' , whilst the other half well.. let's just say you're better off at Burger King which is an aerotrain ride away. Very few shops to browse and nothing to do in the waiting lounge. They announce something every 3 minutes, telling passengers that their gate has been changed. Sian.

Bad layout, poor facilities and nothing to eat aside, they do have a nice efficient express train that goes straight to KL Central.

Stayed at Boulevard mid valley. Convenient. But the traffic ! BAD BAD BAAAAD

Learnt alot about government healthcare operations and met alot of people. If our proposal is accepted by Ministry of Health looks like I'll be heading back there.

My weekly allowance ! WHEEEEEEEEEEE

perfume : the story of a murderer

Saw this strange yet intriguing movie over Star Movies last night titled 'Perfume : The Story of a Murderer'

Didn't really catch the beginning but saw about 70% of it.

It's based on a novel of the same title by German writer Patrick Süskind.

How to go wrong with a serial killer and beautiful virgins ?

won't eat without you

Had dinner with dad's cousin and his wife. He was recalling an incident that happened this morning.

He was having friends over for lunch and then big dinner with the cousin so he thought he'd better not eat too heavy a breakfast cos well, his tummy ain't getting any smaller and mum's horns would come out.

Ah Mah and him were at the coffee shop. He ordered a plate of noodles for Ah Mah and nothing for himself. Ah Mah refused to eat. She kept pushing the plate of noodles to my dad. Only when he had ordered something for himself would she start eating.

She calls him the wrong name 80% of the time and recognises me 1 out of 10 times. Even in her state of mind, she was still able to do that.

I found it so touching.

dandelion

I have unfortunately been spree-ing alot lately. CAN'T HELP IT....SO MANY PRETTY THINGS TO BUY.

It's like giving presents to yourself... which can't be a bad thing... can it ?


It could be Christmas every day !

Hmm .. now what was this one, I forget ...

benefit's dandelion ! I am turning into such a girl.

beng phone

I am really likin the looks of the new red nokia e71

Few of the girls would rather it all red but I beg to differ. I reckon like this way more stylo ! The bling possiblities are endless !

the Au-Chews

There was certainly no lack of photographers at yesterday's ROM. Henry, Matt and I came with our Nikons whilst Abel showed up with his Canon.

In the actual room where the registry took place, it was like a press conference.

I didn't look very glam takin shots but oh well. I'm happy with quite a few of them including this

Thanks Ms Chong !

the first BC

Today at 3.10pm , I will bear witness to a BFF ROM. (a first !)

I cannot think of a more better union - except maybe 'Ro-Chelle' (which everyone can thank me for later) I wish the Au-Chews a lifetime of happiness. I hope I don't cry. MUAKS.

ah mah

I was very surprised to learn that my paternal grandmother could still remember me after having not seen her for a year plus. She'll have her off days, but it makes me happy she can recognise me despite her dementia.

Dad has brought her from Sydney to stay in a nursing home in Singapore for a while over the new year.

These days she only worries about 2 things. Her keys and her bank book.

Her face is always knotted up in a big frown, dad finally got her to smile.

apparently

In 2009, laksa resolves to...

Ask my boss for a clubbin.
Give some macadamias to charity.
Cut down to ten movies a day.
Keep my tv clean.
Take evening classes in chillin.
Buy new lava lamps.

Get your own New Year's Resolutions:

I actually do need to buy another lava lamp. The yellow one my brother bought me for my birthday is still in Melbourne.

left 4 dead

Tonight I is playing left 4 dead with 4 real live friends.......

IT SHALL BE AWESOME

golden anniversary

Imagine being married 50 years... amazing. Half a century ..!

Come Feb 8 , Grumpy's parents would have been together 50 years. They intend to renew their vows at the same church they got married in. So sweet !

It will also be the first time I will meet his clan. All 100 of them - not exactly but his immediate family is already 4 sisters 5 brothers (or is it the other way round? I forget) so am expecting a big group.

Dresscode for men is , Barong Tagalog. I asked him what's that and the best way he could describe it was 'pineapple thread' sheesh.

Here is Mr Tarantino rockin it. It's a kinda sheer, embroidered top.. I wouldn't say shirt, the buttons only go halfway.

Ladies dresscode is 'Filipiniana'. Looks kinda Nyonya-ish to me.

let's play

My gaming life has been put on hold ever since getting with Grumpy. (If I play too long and neglect him , he gets cranky and moody and narky)

He thinks games are for kids and he said he wouldn't be caught dead carrying a PSP on the bus. Whenever he spots a grown man bashing furiously on a PSP he'll nudge me and shake his head. Gradually but ever so slowly, I have introduced it into his lifestyle. From playing PS2 with him to getting him a PSP and loading some boring NBA shit on it. (he is now ONE of those grown men playing on the bus. success!)

But last Saturday was my greatest achievement. We went into a LAN SHOP, complete with teenage kids and everything !

I taught him how to play left 4 dead and now he keeps asking me when we can go again. I have recently found out that Mr. Au is also a left 4 dead player. Now if I can just convince Ms. Chew that it's not absolute garbage, we can all go for a full-on campaign. JEEBUS !