Sheer Gluttony

Professional Bull Riders @ Madison Square Garden

2012-01-24T10:22:00.002+08:00

Like the true barbarian that i am, i went for a professional bull riders' competition at Madison Square Garden. and saw the most handsome cowboys... the stuff of Marlboro Man dreams... and irritating mascots... I never knew that Madison Square Garden was a indoor stadium. It was stinky - l - and old ... i guess that's why they are renovating it now. But who cares? I want to see the

Ripley's Believe It Or Not

2012-01-24T10:11:00.002+08:00

Thanks to a Groupon deal, i headed to Ripley's Believe it Or Not ~ The world's tallest man ... The world's ugliest woman The real Popeye My only comment might be that the most interesting exhibits are all displayed outside anyway. - l -

Museum of American Finance

2012-01-24T10:06:00.000+08:00

...Regretted going to the Museum the moment i stepped through the door. Instead of an interesting insightful visit on the history of money, it was more like a dummy's guide to money. Give me back my admission fees !! The museum was extremely small, showed some old money, photocopied stock and bonds, maybe a gold plated Monopoly... really not worth the time. BooooooOOOOoOOOOooOO

WD-50 January 2012 Tasting Menu

2012-01-24T09:54:00.000+08:00

As part of my prolonged birthday / Chinese New Year celebrations, i decided to treat myself to the tasting menu at WD-50 after reading many rave reviews about the restaurant. Attempting a booking about 2 weeks prior, i only managed to wangle out a time slot of Sunday, 830pm. Arriving about 30 minutes earlier, they sat me down immediately with a smile and off to the tasting menu ! Bread crisps

USS Intrepid

2012-01-09T09:30:00.004+08:00

Dear Uncle, If there is a reason for you to visit me, this would be it. Other than that i will willingly give up my bed to you and your wife if you guys don't mind squeezing in my one room apartment. Presenting to you, USS Intrepid - Air Craft Carrier. Next to it, a submarine & the Concorde. ^^ And on it, a whole legion of fighter planes, Soviet & US... So when shall i expect you to come?

A New York New Year

2012-01-09T09:14:00.001+08:00

I spent NYE in New York with a great start of ...... 1) Going to Peter Luger Steakhouse - one of the top American steakhouses, and 1 star Michelin holder. 2) I received my own 30th birthday present. 3) I went to the Times Square NYE Countdown. Let's just say that our view was a tad far, but at least we managed to see the ball. And that even though we were far, there were a whole

9-11 Memorial

2012-01-09T08:57:00.001+08:00

There is no cost to visiting the 9-11 Memorial except for time. In order to visit the memorial, one has to book at least 2-3 months ahead to secure a date. A memorial park set in the middle of the city, one can still see the twin towers being rebuilt. In many ways, the hole in the ground served as a darker reminder of the events that happened 10 years ago.

Boston & The Freedom Trail

2012-01-09T07:30:00.003+08:00

With the boyfriend in tow, we headed to Boston to meet up with his brilliant cousin & to see the Freedom Trail. The Boston Freedom Trail was a trail that was made up of a group of places that showed the key highlights leading to the American Revolution such as the Boston Tea Party. Being not much of a historian, i am not going to attempt to explain the historical significance of the places

Orlando, Florida - Universal

2012-01-07T10:17:00.001+08:00

Instead of a leisurely weekend in New York with my Dad. Suddenly, i found myself booking a flight to Orlando in less than 5 hours. And there i was on a 2 day pass to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure and having butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which blew my rather adult mind. Getting away from the cold of New York was fabulous, but

Attack of the Santa-s at South Street Seaport

2011-12-23T11:51:00.005+08:00

NBC Studio + Elizabeth Taylor

2011-12-23T11:48:00.002+08:00

Right place, right time. I went for the Christie's viewing of Elizabeth Taylor's collection before it got sold off. Her amazing collection spanned early into her career, of bags and jewels and clothing from times past until now. While waiting for my turn to view the collection, I headed to the NBC Store. Like really... who would wear a t-shirt called the 'Biggest Loser', no

A Walk Down East Village with my LX3 & Iphone4

2011-12-04T10:41:00.001+08:00

I have dropped my Lumix LX-3 until the flash doesn't pop up anymore. The gun metal case is dinged badly. The battery casing broke into half and doesn't close anymore. My LX-3 or Lumie which i call affectionately still takes the most beautiful photos in spite of me.

Watching the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium

2011-12-04T10:36:00.001+08:00

The New York Jets won with a last minute touchdown in the last 10 minutes to the home crowd's relief. Goooooooooo Jets ! :)

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

2011-11-25T02:08:00.001+08:00

I have heard about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in our side of the world. It was always in the news, a small picture here, an article there. And suddenly today, i had the chance to go see it in person. Starting out on foot from my apartment, i realize that there were already streams of families making their way to finding their ideal spot. It took me a good 30-40 minutes before i found find a

Thomas Edison Historical Park

2011-11-20T09:46:00.001+08:00

On a yellow school bus in the last of the beautiful Autumn weather, i went to the Thomas Edison Historical Park in New Jersey. Thomas Edison's son donated the building to the state, so all the building and the furnishings were exactly what they were back then when he was working there. Black Maria - A replica built of the world's first film studio The world's first AA

Just so I can say that i did it, World Quidditch Cup 2011

2011-11-14T09:31:00.001+08:00

Over the weekend, i headed off for the ultimate Harry Potter love-fest otherwise known as the World Quidditch Cup 2011. Held annually in New York, teams from all over the country for both college & high school divisions travel to compete for the grand prize. I really wanted to go for bragging rights. Watching Quidditch in real life was amusing, what made the experience

My 30th Birthday Present

2011-11-11T09:22:00.001+08:00

I just bought myself my 30th birthday present. Ordered a purple Cambridge Batchel from the Cambridge Satchel Company with my initials embossed in silver. I expect it to arrive on just slightly before my birthday in January. Hooray !

Atlantic City

2011-11-10T09:55:00.003+08:00

On a Greyhound bus to Atlantic City .. the Las Vegas of the East. Renowned for its world's longest boardwalk & beautiful beaches ... Little stores and giant casinos dot the walkway.. Something for everyone, discount shops line the casinos behind.. Unfortunately, i didn't buy any of the Coach bags on sale. Cheap it might be, but i really didn't find any of them appealing. It

Halloween in New York

2011-11-02T10:23:00.002+08:00

Spurred on by my friends, i decided to go for the full Halloween experience in New York. I started on the popular haunted houses, attended a Victorian theme Halloween ball and topped it off with the NYC Halloween Parade. It was a fantastic experience of pure carnival fun. One common New York thing that i found amusing was that one could find psychics all over the streets, in their own little

Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain

2011-11-02T08:39:00.002+08:00

On an early morning, I made my way to the pier for a ferry boat to Bear Mountain. After coming to New York, other than the trees outside my apartment and Central Park, i find myself just missing greenery and foliage. The boat ride was seriously much longer than i expected. Like 2.5 hours long. I enjoyed the journey and the scenery but after a while, you get bored. My fellow passengers

A Weekend in New York

2011-10-27T12:37:00.000+08:00

Work .. is not going so well. So off to happier thoughts, like a great New York weekend. From A Weekend in New York Like going for the Uniqlo's biggest Flagship store opening (The man in the suit facing the door is the CEO of Fast Retailing!) From A Weekend in New York From A Weekend in New York Friday night with my first Magariti-Coronita ... and a movie afterwards

NY Medieval Festival

2011-10-05T09:04:00.002+08:00

On a beautiful Fall afternoon, I headed to the annual NY Medieval Festival. After a long climb up the hill, i reached the entrance of the festival to find myself surrounded by people who dressed up for the occasion. Adults, kids, teenagers. Adorable ! There were 6 areas to the festival around the park. I found myself entertained by singing minstrels & medieval themed stalls. There

NY Burlesque Festival ..

2011-10-03T11:00:00.001+08:00

I finally got to go for a Burlesque show !!! It was something that i was curious about. Wondered about, especially after seeing all the glamorous, tattooed photos of the burlesque ladies. I was really really excited when i read about the festival on Timeout New York. Of course, i bought my tickets immediately. When i arrived, there was a whole mob of people queuing outside trying to get tickets

Trailer Park Chic

2011-10-03T10:44:00.003+08:00

After a bout of shopping, i wanted desperately to rest my feet before heading home. I chanced upon this Trailer Park Cafe. The decor was over the top to put it literally, and that gave it an experience that was quite mesmerizing. I settled for a 5 dollar frozen margarita and nachos while admiring my surroundings of antiques & memories past. Like bad memories, like BayWatch

Museum of Moving Image

2011-10-03T10:13:00.000+08:00

Going in .. one is greeted by a beautiful video montage wall .. Heading up, the Museum attempts to document the history of film making by taking the visitor on a tour of the various components and people who make up a film and the props .. Like ..the Mask .. which i loved while growing up Mrs Doubtfire.. i remembered i had a LaserDisc which i played repeatedly ..

From the Very Top to the Very Bottom

2011-09-29T08:49:00.003+08:00

On a fine, cloudy Sunday, i decided to visit Harlem to take a look. From the moment i got out from the train, one can instantly tell that this was a rougher part of town. The Studio Museum was well edited, with few but powerful exhibits within. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed inside. Just to give an example, there was an exhibit on male nudity - to challenge on what constituted pornography

Feast of San Gennaro

2011-09-26T08:21:00.003+08:00

I found out about the Feast of San Gennaro through my best friends, Serious Eats & Timeout NY, and away i went. There were plenty of interesting street stalls and later on a short parade. I had my first fried Oreo! and it was good !! All melted in the center & gooey, i sensed the beginnings of a slippery food slope of fried Snickers, and other fried candy bars. Safely seated in a cafe that was

Just Another Weekend

2011-09-26T08:09:00.004+08:00

Just another weekend wandering the streets, going to flea markets and really, just loving the city. I caught the NYC Ballet's production of Swan Lake. It was breathtaking, one would never know that men in tights could be so alluring. But noone watches Swan Lake for the men, come on -l-. The ballerinas were so light with such flowing movements, they took my breath away. If i was 10 again, i would

A Date with Lady Liberty

2011-09-26T07:23:00.002+08:00

On Sept 10, i decided to go visit Lady Liberty. It felt apt that i scheduled my visit so near towards the 10th Anniversary of 9-11, and not on the day itself, just because i didn't want to go through a 2 hour security check. Battery Park is where everything starts with a ferry to Lady Liberty, Already, one can see memorials & events to remember 9-11 such as Ribbons of Hope - for the 9-11

Washington Weekend

2011-09-22T09:04:00.005+08:00

I took a bus .. and away i went for a non stop weekend at Washington DC. With just barely 2 days there, i wanted to see all that i could in one of the grandest capitals of the world. Capitol Hill where the statue of Freedom sits distinctively on top of the rotundaJust next door, was the Library of Congress and I was pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous interiors of the building. Museum of Air &

Zarkana @ Radio City

2011-09-12T08:47:00.003+08:00

Being a fan of Art Deco, Radio City is now one of my favorite venues in the world. So breathtakingly beautiful, the venues deserves a show of its down. That was what Cirque de Soleil tried to do, making Zarkana tailored to Radio City which i felt was quite apt. The Circus of the Sun was making a production for Radio City in which the entire concert hall was designed as a sun. The production was

High Line

2011-09-12T08:25:00.002+08:00

I took a walk down the park over the weekend. Just that the park was suspended up the air and i was walking among buildings. HUH? That is essentially what the High Line was, a former railway that was used to transport meat to the meat packing district. Through the years, it was left unused and vegetation started growing on the railway tracks. When the state wanted to tear it down, a group of New

Eating My Way Around New York

2011-09-05T09:03:00.005+08:00

As part of the experience in making New York my home, one of the key missions was to find good food. Boy, did i find some ~ A beautiful stroll down Central Park, then to brunch by the lake at Boathouse makes for a great day. In the battle of the ramen in NYC, Totto Ramen has consistently ranked as one of the top five in the city. A typical queue takes for a typical 30-45 mins wait. Rich,

Nobu ~

2011-08-23T12:21:00.004+08:00

One of my friends was leaving NYC for good, as a farewell lunch, we headed to the famed Nobu restaurant. We ordered the lunch bento set with its 'best hits'. Tuna Tataki Salad & Sushi Vegetable Spicy Garlic Black Cod with Miso Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce The black cod came highly recommended, tender & sweet. It was good but a bit too sweet for me. I liked the shrimp & the

The Met & Guggenheim Museums

2011-08-23T11:25:00.002+08:00

Still in my 'trying to fall in love' with NYC period, I paid my homage to the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday. Named far and wide as THE place to go when visiting New York, i had hemmed and hawed and put off the visit for fear of disappointment. Now i know that it was totally uncalled for. In fact, one of the key takeaways that impressed upon me half way through my visit was...

NY - Museum of Modern Art

2011-08-13T21:34:00.002+08:00

I have just signed & paid for my lease. Without any existing credit history, i had to pay 2 months security deposit upfront + last month's rent + first month's rent = I am seriously waiting for payday to come now. Luckily, the company is paying for the broker fees which is an additional 15% for the duration of the lease. But wow, it sure ain't cheap to move here. The studio apartment is of a

Visiting Brooklyn

2011-08-13T11:06:00.004+08:00

Thanks to the corporate pass, i had free tickets to the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn. This was my first trip to a zoo outside of Singapore and i was just dying to find out the difference. Let's just say that after visiting the Prospect Park Zoo, it made me want to have children. Many many cute adorable ones. The zoo itself was small and cozy. Filled with lots of kid friendly exhibits and games

Hanging Out - Part 2

2011-08-01T04:22:00.004+08:00

Had another friend who was visiting the city as a precursor to his move to New York in September. We caught 2 productions while he was in town, one was Gated (Midtown International Theater Festival)"GATED: The American Dream – SOLDThe mortgage bubble bursts but the residents of Northern California’s newest luxury GATED community have far bigger issues. This humorous drama pries open the gates of

Hanging out at Central Park

2011-07-29T09:18:00.005+08:00

One of my friends came to visit, it was great spending the weekend hanging out with her. Sometimes, things are enjoyed much more when you have company. But one of the things to remember, was the fantastic Mexican food ! With portions big enough to feed 2 people... Dos Caminos, i am coming back again for you. The next day, we headed to Central Park for brunch at the Boathouse. With little charming

Looking over the Hudson River

2011-07-22T08:56:00.003+08:00

Looking in Brooklyn for a place to stay, i felt that the neighborhoods were alright but me, being direction-ally challenged, the many trains were too confusing for me.Brooklyn BridgeA nice ice chocolate at a fancy cafe.. A day trip to Governor's island which is only opened during summer with free ferries from the city. The island used to host a US army fort and is now being renovated and

NY - American Museum of Natural History

2011-07-20T06:06:00.004+08:00

Thanks to a friend who is in town, he got me seriously looking at neighborhoods and places to stay for over the next 2 years. Basically, he drilled the fear deep into me. As a side trip over the weekend, i went to the American Museum of Natural History with compliments of my company's corporate card. The tickets were free ! On my way to the Museum, i noticed how the subway had animal motifs all

NY via the Metro

2011-07-14T19:08:00.002+08:00

Talk about hitting the ground running, still finding my way around work. I know i will get there soon. Hopefully. On the 2nd day of my NY weekend, I got my metro card and started exploring slightly further. BY my usual lost clueless self, i found SoHo. It was funky and fun with little street side stalls selling jewellery and apparently, movie scripts. The vibe was good and relax. Even an ad for

NY on Foot

2011-07-11T16:04:00.002+08:00

I spent the first day in NY on foot, but initially I had some teething issues & walked in the wrong direction. But even wrong directions could prove to be right when i spied a Gucci bag in a thrift shop. 25 USD! Dropping the bag off, i headed for the Rockefeller Centre & Radio City tour. When the tour ended, i was thrilled by the beauty and history that i saw. St Paul - one of the oldest and

Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple

2011-07-11T10:29:00.003+08:00

After weeks of packing, an 18 hrs + flight, lots of goodbyes, i am finally in NY ! Taking the 2 days to get my orientation around before starting work, i started on foot on the first day around my service apartment. The highlight for me was the Rockefeller Center which was basically an entire mini city by itself with a whole group of buildings together. I signed up for the Radio City tour and

VW Launch Party !

2011-07-02T00:10:00.002+08:00

Do forgive me if i have been out of touch recently, busy, busy, busy to sum it all up.Thanks to my boyfriend's recently purchased VW car, we had the honor of being invited to the VW Launch Party for Jetta Sport. Hosted along the VW showroom at Alexandra road, the showroom was transformed & setup for a party to be remembered. A stage, 3 buffet spreads, 2 booze bars, 3 beverages bars. They were

SheerGluttony - is going to New York

2011-05-22T00:27:00.002+08:00

This blog started while i was studying in Shanghai, staying in Ireland, went with me on my European tour & off on my Asian business trips. Now, to a new chapter in life from July onwards. New York for 1.5 years.

Jean Georges - Shanghai

2011-04-19T22:49:00.002+08:00

When i was a poor, broke student in Shanghai, Jean Georges was one of the places that left me hesitating. To go or not to go .. that is the question & the bank account. Now that i was heading back to Shanghai again for my class reunion, there I was, for my first stop, Jean Georges ~ The restaurant that held a mystifying power over me. From Wikipedia, "Besides the aforementioned 4 stars from The

Chin Huat Live Seafood

2011-04-03T23:28:00.002+08:00

In a remote corner of Singapore far off the beaten road for seafood is Chin Huat Live Seafood. A reputation that was built up over the course of years, this restaurant must not be confused for the steamboat buffet chain around the nation. For my Dad's birthday celebration, we had good seafood at affordable prices. The following was included:- A modern, private, fashionable room in the midst of a

An Indian Wedding

2011-04-03T23:18:00.002+08:00

One of my best friends for the longest time just held her wedding in Feb.. Here's the pictures to an Indian Wedding in Singapore.. The pain ... using super glue ..the bride painstakingly pasted these pretty little gems onto white candles .. all 8 of them ... kudos to her..At the Bangle Ceremony, there are many festive days leading up to the actual wedding. One of the days was called the Bangle

Little Quaint Places

2011-02-20T23:35:00.002+08:00

Okay, one of them is not a little quaint place.. but gorgeous view, reasonably priced food of good quality. Wouldn't mind heading there for lunch again ~ Presenting to you 1Altitude at Raffles Place.Foie Gras Starter.. Mushroom Risotto with Spanish Ham My Friend had the wagyu beef cheek with truffle potatoes Banana Cake with Yogurt Passion Fruit Cake for my friend At about 30 odd for a 3 course

Chinese New Year at home

2011-02-20T23:21:00.002+08:00

My HK aunt flew in with 2 bags of food and off we went ..for a 4 day eating spree .. There was plentiful of good food. But i have to admit that one of the highlights of the Chinese New Year was this Foie Gras that my cousin personally brought back from Paris. Pan Fried and delicious .. with raspberry sauce... Heaven !It was the first CNY without Granny around, i do miss her quite a bit. But i

Wasabi Kit Kat

2011-01-23T22:40:00.003+08:00

Something that i bought as a last minute purchase from the Haneda Airport, Tokyo. It was green, coated with white chocolate with a tinge of wasabi .... Interesting !

Marina Bay Sands - Skypark

2011-01-23T21:59:00.004+08:00

On my 29th Birthday, my boyfriend brought me to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark. Taking photos from my Iphone & trying desperately to prevent the casing from blocking the camera lens. Here are the shots, from the best view in town. And, up there, he gave me our 1 year anniversary present, which upon special request from JT, i will post it up next.

On our last day in Japan, we spent it at Ueno Park

2011-01-23T21:30:00.002+08:00

Our entire trip in Japan ..was busy. Initially, we were both skeptical that a week in any city would bore our minds to mush. After a while, it will be the same old stores, the same old franchises that you come to accustom to in a global city. Boy, were we wrong. Walking through district by district, place by place, we could not touch beyond what we saw. On our last day, we decided to give up the

Yasukuni, Palace... and Tsukiji again !

2011-01-20T23:01:00.002+08:00

We went broke from Tsukiji ... all the sea urchins that we bought, all the sushi that we had... Heaven in a market :) We went to a different sushi restaurant this time round. It wasn't as crowded as the first one that i went too. In fact, this felt more cosy and homely. Delicious, meaty, fresh oystersTuna, Ark Shell, Sweet Prawns, Tuna BellyI had ...Wagyu of the sea again... Ootoro-sama ! ..ahhhh

Day Trip to Nikko

2011-01-20T20:23:00.004+08:00

The week before we left for Japan, we decided to gave up on Tokyo Disneyland for Nikko. Nikko was snowing on the day we went. The Unesco site with Tokugawa Ieyasu and his son's tombs is a place deserving of a day trip. Away we went on a 2 hour train to Nikko... And there we were, wondering around the tombs and temples of a place long past. As it was Winter, the legendary crowds were sparse but

Morning at Mt Fuji, Birthday at Tokyo Tower ..

2011-01-18T00:13:00.002+08:00

Waking up at 6am .. we attempted to get dawn shots of Mt Fuji .. and succeeded in the bitter winter cold.. Buffet breakfast with the scenic Mt Fuji view.. After making our way back to Tokyo, we decided to head to Tokyo Tower. As it was my boyfriend's birthday, they allowed him in for free and even gave him free cake. :) When we entered Tokyo Tower, we noticed the pink plushie, and were joking

Trip to Mt Fuji

2011-01-17T23:14:00.002+08:00

On our third day, we had booked a ryokan hotel at Lake Kawaguchiko with an amazing view of Mt Fuji from JapanIcan , a website run by the Japanese Tourism Board. Boarding a bus from the Shinjuku station .. We arrived at the Kawaguchiko Bus Terminal in about 2 hours odd. Taking a short scenic walk to the lake from the station, And a hearty udon meal, a local specialty of vegetarian broth and

Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya

2011-01-17T22:43:00.004+08:00

After pigging out on the first day and mindless wandering, we decided to do something cultural ... so we headed off to the Meiji Shrine first thing in the morning. I found Japan, vivid, vibrant, full of color. Just gorgeous, brilliant colors Headed into a small museum within the park where the Meiji Shrine was located ...with hindsight, it was a waste of money, but at that moment, it was our

Eating, Seeing, Shopping, exactly in that order

2011-01-17T22:19:00.002+08:00

Finally took the long deserved holiday .... and went to Japan for a week ! Taking the overnight flight, I arrived in Tokyo at 530am with the boyfriend, all ready to embark on our first trip to Japan. Making our first stop to the food mecca - Tsukiji Market Prior to my arrival there, i didn't quite know what to expect from the market. All i had was 2 handy guide books that told me that Tsukiji

On July 17, 2008 - I was on Huang Shan

2010-10-12T21:30:00.005+08:00

I remember the bus trip to the foot of the mountain with local Chinese families carrying bags filled with food and water, wanting to make the ascent on foot. Mind you, this wasn't some tiny hill but a ascent of at least 6-8 hours straight of stairs and total uphill. We rolled our eyes in amazement. I remember taking the cable car to the back of the mountain. Carrying our heavy overnight packs up

The 10 10 10 ROM

2010-10-10T23:26:00.002+08:00

On a special day like today ... Congrats to the loving couple.. i can't wait for the wedding next year ! :)

Beautiful Day .. .Another one Bites the Dust

2010-10-10T23:20:00.002+08:00

The morning preparation of (Bitter Gourd, Sore Throat Medicine with Crackers, Lemon Concentrate Jelly, Lime Wedges, Whipped Cream, Capsicums stuffed with Wasabi / Chili Padi) One Pinata with keys .. It was a beautiful day, from the early morning at the house to the church wedding to the gorgeous banquet at Carlton Hotel. Here's to a happy ending of forever and ever..

Spotted ...

2010-10-10T23:08:00.003+08:00

Spotted ...... at a Macdonalds Dessert Bar somewhere in Singapore. Simple to follow instructions for full dollar impact. Classic case of up-selling to your consumers. Clear and concise for the basic teller to use. My only issue with this was your customer shouldn't be seeing this >.< Attended ... National Ballet of China at the University Cultural CentreIt was my first ballet. But even a novice

Taipei .. The City of Night Markets

2010-10-05T23:29:00.003+08:00

I kind of had enough of night markets. The clothes always seem too small or young, the food always seem good but not satisfying after a while. But it is fun to browse and munch every once in a while, plus after ending working at 830pm, it was the only place that i could think of being open. I remembered the instructions to the cab driver (nearest night market!) and off i went.. Spotted a rainbow

A Walk Down Taipei City

2010-10-05T23:23:00.002+08:00

After working for a full week, i finally had 2 hours free on Sunday, decided to go for a short walk down Taipei City. Making my way from my hotel to Taipei 101, i did not manage to walk the full stretch (damn you, rain) but it was still a good experience.I had always found the rows and rows of scooters just adorable .. Emerging from the suburbs to the city .. The red, brickish buildings that i

The First Ding Tai Fung

2010-10-05T22:53:00.003+08:00

After a while of ordering room service and sneaking off for rice balls at 7-11, i decided that enough was enough for a while and headed to Ding Tai Fung for lunch. Not just any Ding Tai Fung, but the first one, where this legendary chain begun. To recognize this restaurant in Taipei from its other branches, one just needs to see the long insane queue out front. With mobs of tourists from various

Hachioji Restaurant - Taipei

2010-10-05T12:58:00.004+08:00

Was on a weekend long work trip to Taipei. The night came by fast and the hotel introduced me to a nearby Japanese restaurant.. I had heard that the best Japanese restaurants out of Japan was in Taiwan. So here i was, at a Japanese restaurant, 10 minutes to its closing time. They did not have an ala-carte menu. So i picked the cheapest set and the whole exquisite experience began..Vegetable

Taipei - Work trip

2010-09-15T00:15:00.003+08:00

Decided to post a few shots that i sneakily took in between my work trip in Taipei while waiting for my hair to dry.. Spotted on the main road next to a 7-11 (Translation : Smelly BO Lady, Please Stop Stealing & Wearing my Clothes. Do go see a doctor, your BO is so strong that you must have certain health problems. Stealing clothes, stealing vegetables, you must be of a much lower class than the

An Event to Remember

2010-09-13T00:01:00.003+08:00

After all the meetings, discussions, shopping sessions, the event that took a year to plan finally arrived yesterday.My Darling Friends' T&S's Broadway wedding~ I kid you not, it came with its own poster. (which we took at S's work place - studio. Very cool place. Warehouse, with its own sets and various mini studios. The professionals at work) One of the hidden stars of the show, the kickass

Look at the Green Goodness

2010-09-12T23:50:00.002+08:00

As a sign of how good things tend to jam pack each other during the same period, *takes a breath*, it was my baby cousin's 1st Month celebration. I had to work over the same weekend, so i basically run from the very east to the very west and run back after grabbing a quick meal. The celebrations were held at Bollywood Veggies. For the uninitiated, it is a vegetable farm in Chao Chu Kang, the '

A Trip Down Little India

2010-09-12T23:38:00.002+08:00

A Trip Down Little India with one of my favorite people in my life .. We were long overdue for a catch up ... and off we went, walking from town to Little India.. I am glad that some things don't change :) I had to take this, i really really did. Wild Oats with Horny Goat Weed ! At a Mustafa Centre near you :P Playing around with the new camera.. Spotted Goat's Milk ! I had my first taste of

It's Time to Say Goodbye

2010-08-26T21:43:00.003+08:00

Goodbye .. my darling Canon Ixus 950IS. You were with me in the bitter Dublin cold, you were with me in the warm Italian breeze, you were with me even when Shanghai was hailing. Unfortunately, your LCD screen has stopped working and it is now time to move on. Hello LX3. It was love from many sights. How good you felt, the substance that makes you, you. In an ironic way, my relationship with you

The Latest Obsession

2010-08-03T23:50:00.003+08:00

Bak Kut Teh. Not just any Bak Kut Teh, but the hot peppery goodness of Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh. From legends, the pork is rumored to come exclusively from a farm in Malaysia exclusive to them. Open only in the day, by evening comes, this popular pork ribs in soup dish will be sold out. Famously, known as the place that refused Donald Tsang, the former HK Chief Executive, to open a few hours later

The Long HK & Shanghai Worktrip

2010-07-24T00:48:00.003+08:00

Work has been busy. It's an understatement. I have been missing for a while ... just went to HK for a work trip for a week, then followed by 2 days in Shanghai. Let's just say that I mostly saw only the hotel and the office.Thank goodness for my aunt over in HK and the boyfriend who joined me for the last couple of days, unfortunately, I was working 8am - 12am practically the whole time he was

Some Things Never Change

2010-06-15T21:47:00.001+08:00

Like the air between my ears..

200 Artworks 25 Years - Parkett Exhibition

2010-05-30T21:48:00.002+08:00

If you are in town, or have some time to kill. There is a good exhibition in town currently in at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute, titled 200 Artworks 25 Years Artists Editions for Parkett. Took a few photos of some works .. like the wind-vane for its whimsical details .. Anish Kapoor .. and trying to convey intense emotion through his piece.. Jeff Koons .. and his inflatable balloons There

Otto For Lunch

2010-05-19T18:49:00.004+08:00

I have an expensive exam tomorrow, yet the only thing that i could think about was Otto and its cheap lunch set - l - Considering the entire lunch set was going for 35 dollars while a single dish on its ala carte menu was the same price, I will say, 'Good Deal !'. So off I went, half day off from work with my study texts to Otto for a quickie lunch. Meal started off with a califlower amuse bouche

One of the Best Kept Secrets ...

2010-05-16T22:27:00.003+08:00

Morton's Bar at Mandarin Oriental. Fantastic martinis at halved prices during Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm, Monday - Friday. For me, they whipped up one of the best lychee martinis in town. I had lychee, chocolate and apple martinis, followed by a free flow of steak sandwiches equipped by the legendary Morton's kitchen. The mild drunken buzz together with the fantastic meaty taste of the steaks, ahh

Lunch @ FiftyThree

2010-05-16T22:03:00.004+08:00

After a week of intensive studying at home for my PMP exam, I just simply could not do it anymore. Taking a much deserved breather, I took off for lunch at Fifty Three, a restaurant that had been coming up in ChowHound and a few other websites. Read about the interview here and about the restaurant hereImpeccable service and a small comfy setting. The lunch tasting set for Spring was presented to

Singapore Botanical Gardens - Andrea Bocelli

2010-05-09T14:14:00.004+08:00

Thanks to my darling's mother who spared tickets to us, we caught Andrea Bocelli at the Singapore Botanical Gardens yesterday. The YTL Concert of Celebration 2010 to be precise, with special guests, Delta Goodrem from Australia, Slovenian soprano Sabina Cvilak and flutist Andrea Griminelli. But to be precise, on the big-ass screen at the Palm Valley venue, telecast live from another venue within

The Misadventures of Marina Sands

2010-05-09T13:59:00.002+08:00

In the world's 2nd most expensive construction site cum casino, we decided to go explore the newly opened Marina Sands. Walking across the Helix Bridge from the Singapore Flyer, we found ourselves walking through construction site after construction site. Thanks to our luck .. or not so good luck in exploring the Marina Sands, we somehow found ourselves being led within the casino by the casino

In a Corner of Tiong Bahru ...

2010-05-09T13:48:00.004+08:00

It was one of those occasions where there was flowers... then a cool trip down to a corner in Tiong Bahru where a modern and unique looking boutique hotel called Wangz Hotel was located. Newly decorated, with a nice not-trying too hard kind of chic. On top of the hotel, lies Halo, the hotel bar with an amazing view of the Singapore skyline. A small cozy bar, limited tables, amazing views. Do

Red Dot Museum - Weekend Flea

2010-04-07T08:45:00.004+08:00

If there's a place that I love to head to religiously, it would be the regular, monthly Red Dot Museum flea market, MAAD for the locally made crafts... I noticed for a while, that there was always a group of artists sitting around sketching people during the monthly flea market. But I never had the courage, until the one rainy day with my beloved. The group was actually the OIC - Organization of

Nutella Banana Muffins

2010-03-09T22:08:00.003+08:00

Just because I felt a baking itch coming, just because I bought a muffin tin and was dying to use it, just because my drinking date was canceled tonight, just because i love it how Granny beams at me whenever i step into the kitchen, just because I read on JT's blog on HER Nutella Banana Muffin, Just Because... Muffins raising beautifully in the oven ...The restless dogs pouncing about the house

CNY ...

2010-02-18T22:54:00.002+08:00

After missing out on CNY festivities at home for 2 years in a row, I was really glad for this year. The pomfret that was bigger than my foot. The relatives busy preparing the seafood..The food that everyone brought over.. enough to feed an army. Or the full extended family for 3 days ... Daddy sneaking food off the table for the dog... Granny sleeping through the buzz of human activity.. The

Thaipusam 2010

2010-02-18T22:43:00.003+08:00

Being a Singaporean for so long, it was my first time catching Thaipusam. Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration for the birthday of the Hindu deity Subramaniam. Hindus show the sincerity of their faith, make and fulfil vows. When their prayers are answered, they fulfil their vows by piercing his cheeks, tongue, face or other suitable body parts with sharp objects. Next his friends or relatives load a

In A Happy Place ..

2010-02-18T17:12:00.005+08:00

Want to shout it out from the roof top. In a happy place right now with ruined steak sandwiches, air mattresses, picnics, sweet sms-es, smart guy, fabulous personality.

In this Happy, waiting for CNY place..

2010-02-04T13:14:00.000+08:00

Thanks JT... i love this shot :)

Eureka Moment

2010-01-25T09:44:00.003+08:00

We were inside the car, when He mentioned, "I used to be so irritated at those drivers that don't signal before changing lanes. Now I understand, their left hands were occupied holding their girl friend's hand inside the car."Hahaha ..... (*Revised.. only applicable to continental cars :P )

Lunch-ner at Riders Cafe ...

2010-01-24T13:09:00.002+08:00

I wanted to meet for brunch ... but i know that i will never be able to get up on time ... so Lunch-Ner at Riders Cafe ! Located at a discrete corner of Bukit Timah, at the Bukit Timah Saddle Club, lush greenery, trotting horses. Us, trying not to run down horses in our cars. With the gorgeous company of D and J, laughing through the meal, lounging at the cafe, trying to impart tips to D .. "No..

Womenomics

2010-01-05T16:08:00.001+08:00

Extracted from the Economist, 30th Dec, 2009 WomenomicsDec 30th 2009From The Economist print editionFeminist management theorists are flirting with some dangerous argumentsIllustration by Brett RyderTHE late Paul Samuelson once quipped that “women are just men with less money”. As a father of six, he might have added something about women’s role in the reproduction of the species. But his

New Year, New Beginnings

2010-01-05T12:32:00.002+08:00

Arrived on the night of the 30th December to Taipei, Finding myself alone at the hotel, and my friends at a locale far far away. I took off to explore XiMenDing alone until all the shops started to close..On my first day, my friends decided to sleep in to prepare for the late night on NYE. So I woke up bright and early again, Took a tour of the Presidential Palace .. (The building was very well

I came, I ate, I think it might be a while before I head back again

2010-01-04T23:07:00.004+08:00

Headed over to Taipei for the New Year Eve countdown at the Taipei 101 building. I have decided that Taipei is now officially the new Bangkok, just did massive pigging out and shopping over the 4 days that I was there.. Presenting to you .. And these are just in my photos. There are still quite a bit in my friends' collections. Thank goodness, i went in a group and we shared everything. Sweet QQ

A Chapter Closed ...

2009-12-29T16:26:00.008+08:00

Today marked the 100th Day Funeral Celebrations for Granny .. Tomorrow, will be off to Taipei for the NYE countdown. Things can only get better ! Because nothing else could get worse, just a step at a time before you know it, the journey's over. For my other granny, she is now safely home, spirits up. I admire her strength of character, her optimism, and how things never get her down. Not

Needs A Hug

2009-12-21T13:58:00.003+08:00

Needs a hug, a good cry and a whole crate load of whiskey.*Updated 27 DecGot an emotional hug from JT who came when all things looked bleak, didn't cry cause there just wasn't time. Kept the faith that all things happen for a reason. 2010.. will be a year where I will start on my religious journey. After everything that happened, and the strength that i needed to carry on, it is definitely a sign.

Art in Motion

2009-11-22T10:55:00.003+08:00

Had the best teppanyaki meal at Shima, just watching the chef preparing the food in front of us was just poetry in motion. We had an assortment of food and sake, ranging from the dory, foie gras, 2 different cuts of beef, fried rice, prawns, scallops among others. Stuffed but gorgeous, gorgeous dinner. Shima Restaurant22 Scotts Road Level 1 Goodwood Park HotelSingapore 228221p: 67346281

49th Day, and many other things

2009-11-08T22:45:00.005+08:00

It has been a while since I last updated the blog. In between all this time, was the Mid Autumn festival, family dinners, weddings, Grandma's 49th Day of prayers. Honestly, though, I could do with a bit of fun right now in my life. No, make it a WHOLE LOT of fun ^^;; For the time being, food and good company are still the two constants in my life. Celebrating R's birthday at il Lido, quaintly

Not So Young, Still So Dumb

2009-10-06T23:51:00.002+08:00

I finally figured out the source of my frustration since I got back. :)

Happiness ...

2009-10-03T18:28:00.003+08:00

Congrats Uncle, it was a beautiful wedding, beautiful bride, wonderful event. From this point onwards, I offer my 6 month (phone, sms, email, msn messenger) for all too-many-women in one house Helpdesk Support. :P Dear D, of all the people in the world, I truly wished for you to be happy.