Another reason to love British fashion

Leave it to the British to inject some cool into the newsroom, and in their flagship news channel no less.

Love the British nattiness and a not-afraid-to-laugh-at-yourself attitude the tie represents. Go BBC!

LGL

31 Oct 2009

12 Feb 2010

More than 3 months on, still as cute as ever!

a pink bow

A pink top is quite a statement. To match it with a pink bow on the hair is sweetness overkill. Throw in a pink bag... I'm having a toothache.

Plum Wine

I think I'm starting to develop an affection for Japanese alcoholic beverages. I guess I was initiated quite late into this new area, but my previous experiences are really good and this new one is no exception!

It was a CNY party and someone brought it to share. The plum wine was sweet and fragrant and immensely drinkable! Perfect ending to a meal, and a better alternative (in my opinion) to the overrated and too sweet desert wines.

The next time I'm at Isetan supermarket, I'm picking me up a bottle.

while waiting for the light to turn green

He brought a smile to my face. A gentleman smoking his pipe as he waits for the red man to turn green. Something about his cool demeanor and his "Yeah, I am smoking a pipe outside a yellow box, deal with it!" attitude draws me to him.

Too bad I couldn't get a clearer picture.

This does not mean I condone smoking.

UPC's feast

1 month after the mission trip to Takeo, we all gathered at UPC's for a thanksgiving dinner. To remember how God was good to us during the trip and to discuss the way forward for our work in Cambodia.

Feta Salad

Caprese Salad

Squid Ink Pasta

Clam Pasta

Bolognese

Lamb

Love you much, UPC!

Laced up

Golden Shoe Curry Chicken Noodles

Had lunch at the Golden Shoe food court and there was this stall selling Curry Chicken Noodles. It had those 'Best Food' certificates hanging at the stall and that caught my eye. Normally, I wouldn't eat anything with chili for lunch coz I would perspire buckets. But it was late in the day (4pm - yup, was caught up with work stuff) and I figured, why not.

I was very happy that I decided to eat it. The curry gravy was rich, creamy and satisfying. The chicken, fragrant and tender. And I liked the crunchy texture the bean sprouts together with the smooth noodles.

Was it worth perspiring buckets and buckets? Yeah! Only if it's late in the afternoon with little of the work day left though. 4 out of 5 stars!

5 inch heels

Spotted: a man in a tight purple polo tee, denim shorts and (get ready
for this) 5 inch high heels! Hairy legs and all!

Guess he was waiting for someone biz he was just standing there, right
smack in the middle, at Raffles Place MRT control station!

Too bad I couldn't get a picture...

Clayfish and Prawn Hor Fun

My friend told me that the Clayfish and Prawn Hor Fun at Hong Lim Market was really good. So when I saw that the queue for the stall was short, I jumped in and ordered myself a plate.

Don't know what the fuss was about. The clayfish was not exactly fresh. Prawns were measly and a little soggy. The seafood was not springy and aromatic, like how fresh seafood should be. But the texture of the noodles and the sauce were rather good.

At $5 a place, I guess it's pretty cheap for clayfish and prawns. But will I wait in line if I see a long queue? I would just walk by...

The Everything Skit

This was done in a village in Takeo province in Cambodia in Dec 2009. We made it less abstract and adapted some of their social problems into the skit so that the locals could understand it.

Be blessed.

Hair Musings

Was John's BOB yesterday. Woke up early, did my hair into a curry puff, all blown back look. Held it back with clay, gel and lots of hairspray. A few hours later at church, my hair becames like that. Sigh... Think I'm resigned to flat hair.

Yum!

I've discovered a new drink. It's Grapefruit Sour..... in a bottle!

For those of you who remembered my previous post, I first tried Grapefruit Sour in Watami at Ion. Then, at the Japanese Food Court at the newly renovated Paradiz, I discovered a bottled version of the drink!

Refreshing, tangy and sour. It's the perfect drink for Singapore's hot weather. And the buzz I get from the minuscule alcohol content is just icing on the cake.

The grey cotton drop crotch pants

Why, in this bad economy (and in the light that I'm also becoming jobless), am I buying trendy clothes?

Walked into River Island today, saw a pair of grey cotton drop crotch pants with detachable suspenders. And I thought to myself: Cool pants and I must have it!

Then the other half of my head said: Grey Cotton Drop Crotch Pants with Detachable Suspenders? It'll got out of fashion in 6 months!

Argh... Don't think so much, I need something that excites me, and I need it NOW!!

So out with the classics and in with the trendy! I walked out $99 poorer, but damn excited to wear something special, and that feeling is priceless.

Once Upon a Milkshake

It's always a good feeling to discover a new great food place. Last week, I was introduced to a little hole in the wall shop at Maxwell Chambers called Once Upon a Milkshake.

One word, fabulous milkshakes! Rich, thick & creamy! The ultimate comfort food (or rather drink). Their secret? Premium ingredients - and the result is evident!

Luckily I went there with a few people, so I got to sample a few flavours. My verdict? The best is Strawberry! Followed closely by Chocolate Truffle, then Peanut Butter, in 4th place is Run & Raisins. Not a big fan of the Maple Syrup flavour. Although my friends loved it - 'it's like drinking hotcakes!!' Haven't tried their Vanilla Pod and Cookies and Cream flavours though. I guess it means, I'll be back!