Saturday, December 30, 2006
Project Superstar 2

I am a fan of all singing competitions and talent time programs etc.

Friends will know that I was religiously keeping track of last year's Project Superstar. The fact that my colleague's son (Hong JunYang) was in the top finalists sorta played a role but nevertheless, I seek pleasure in hearing the criticisms and comments the judges have to make each week. Unlike the vague and nonsensical comments we hear so often in Singapore Idol, the Project Superstar Judges have more depth and truth in their comments. I like the fact that they were able to demonstrate their point by singing aloud or even physically show them what stance or pose they are looking for in a Superstar. Most of time, I like to second-guess their comments. *sigh* If I were young 10 years......


Well anyway, this year is no exception. I have been keeping track of this program (male contestants...never really interested in the female contestants) My favourite contestant is Daren. I feel he has a lot of potential to go far. With rebellious good looks (in a ah-beng kinda fashion), he did well in following the korean/taiwan kinda footsteps with his dressing & poise. Kinda like his voice as well and so far I feel he did well in both slow as well as fast numbers!

X'mas Presents!

As with every X'mas, friends and relatives exchange presents. This year is no exception. My presents range from food hampers, cosmetics, assessories (earrings, jade/diamond crucifix pendent), hello kitty collectibles, t-shirts, belts, lingerie, bolden cups, cosmetic pouches, photo frames and cash.

Friday, December 22, 2006
Shopping in Tuas

Who says that Tuas is a boring place and that we can't do any shopping?

In actual fact, Tuas is full of little treasures and surprises. For the last couple of months, my colleagues and I discovered the Meiji factory and their 'public sales' every friday. All types of meiji products are sold at a discounted price. It's really quite a good buy as compared to buying from the supermarket.

Today, I discovered the Sintex textile factory. They were having their year-end sales and everything were like 80% off. From Mattresses, Pillows, Bedlinen, Towels to clothes? See the crowd?



















Within an hour, I got the following:

Quilt cover + Pillow cases
Bolster case
2 anti-mites pillows
1 cotton quilt/comforter

and all for $50/-!!! Is that cheap or what...ordinarily, it'd cost me more than $100....*smirk look*

Thursday, December 21, 2006
My Little X'mas Hele

Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Cards Galore!

Just discovered the number of discount/membership cards I have! I think this is a trademark of all women....fat wallets or card holders filled with cards such that its nearly bursting its seams. They'll collect whatever discount/membership card there are. Even if it is to spend an extra $XX just to get the privilege...they'll do it....I'm speaking from experience.

Now, I'm in the process of collecting another. The LOEWE membership card! Just accumulate S$6K and I'll be able to get a LOEWE membership privilege card with 10% off every purchase. So...my fellow readers...if you are intending to get anything from LOEWE, please quote my name (dear friends, you should know who!!)....I gain you gain right? We'll be able to get 10% off any purchase in the shop!!!

Anyway, the following are the cards/privileges which I have amassed. If you need to make a purchase (which you feel can wait), feel free to borrow from me the card/s.... most of the cards give 10% unless stated otherwise!

Membership/Discount Cards

Fashion-wear & Beauty!!
77th Street
Fashion Lab
Isetan
Mango (5%)
PMK Milk
OP (15%)
Origins (stamps)
Ettusais (stamps)
Icon by Shunji-Matsuo (stamps)

Baby stuff!
Kiddy Palace
Tom & Stephanie

Others
Ikea Friends
Far East Orchid
Sembawang Music Store (stamps)
Kopitiam
Ramen Ramen (stamps)
Hockhua Ginseng BirdnestEu Yen Sang

X'mas Shopping (for myself)

I finally got a black hand-carry handbag for myself!!! Had been scouting for one for the longest time. Went from Singapore to Hong Kong and also considered a AAA product but I just couldn't find anything I really liked. It's either too small or too big or too expensive or the fabric not right or it just didn't look good on me....considered the prada cervo antik, miu miu and dior but like I said, there's just something missing.

Friday, December 08, 2006
School for Helena

Children has a inborn 8-beat rhythm. Helena loves showing off her dancing skills. For the first 8 beats, it would be "Doing the Twist", then it would be "Stationery Running", followed by the "Breakdance". It's quite a laugh.

Recently, I started to bring Helena to KinderMusik at Tanglin Mall. Since she enjoys dancing, why not start developing her professionally? Besides, it would tire her and make her sleep well after that...or so I thought. Instead, I was the tired one! I spent the 1 hr session trying to catch and hold her so that she would do the exercises with me but...the little bugger is so independant, she'd prefer to do on her own.

All in all, the 1 hour is pretty fun and I know she enjoys it immensely.

Sunday, December 03, 2006
Japan - Autumn Beauty

Been asked to blog about my Japan Trip but the problem is that there is simply too much to share and too many pictures to wanna show....so much so that I simply don't know where to start.... here are some pcitures to share...

Labels: Japan Photos

New Toy

I got the Canon Selphy printer as a birthday gift from a friend a couple of months ago but never did have the chance to use it. Recently, I tried to print out some pictures which we took in Japan and my friends were quite impressed by it!

The photo paper comes in a few varieties...sticker format (like the neoprint) and postcards but the most important of all is that it's easy and simple to use! Simply connect the camera to the print and print! Or download the program into your PC and print pictures from your PC. It's pretty cool. See the result! Pretty cool eh?

















The model (CP510) which I have is the older version. The newer version (CP710) has a screen which shows the picture you wanna print and there is direct memory card slots as well. This printer is especially useful if you are the sort who just wanna print 1 or 2 pcs of photos for keepsake. No need to walk all the way to the developing centre to print your photos any longer.

Friday, December 01, 2006
Movie Review - Casino Royale

I went to watch Casino Royale even though the reviews about it weren't fantastic. Friends told me that the new James Bond (played by Daniel Criag) is not befitting the Bond image...that the plot is weak and all....well after watching the movie...i beg to differ....

Based on the first of Ian Fleming’s novels, ‘‘Casino Royale’’ is an origin story (very much like ‘‘Batman Begins’’ — a movie that went back to the past to tell the tale). Many aspects of this Bond movie made it stand out from the rest. First of all, this James Bond had to work really hard. He was beaten up, tortured, scolded, back-stabbed and left heart-broken. And even though Daniel Criag lacked the poise and elegance of the other Bonds, I rather liked his portrayal. He gives more depth into the personality and made Bond a more believable character.

Other ritual aspects of the 007 mythos are also missing, eg. there’s no Q with his fabulous gadgets, no Miss Moneypenny, no villain trying to vaporize the world by satellite. And frankly speaking, personally I feel that ‘‘Casino Royale’’ is better off without them.

James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist organisation. Not everything goes as planned and Bond decides to investigate, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. The story even packs in a few twists to keep the audience at the edge of their seats. I was especially captivated by the first few scenes where Bond had to chase down a bomber whose skills could give the 'Ong Bak' guy a run for the money.

Casino Royale displays the young 007’s arrogance and immaturity but also shows him tempered by mistakes. At the end of it, the James Bond we know finally emerges: wiser and less emotional.