My Xmas Pics with my gal pals!

This is our annual Xmas celebrations cum Huiqing's Birthday celebrations!
This year, we finally managed to go to the Taka xmas tree which used to be our traditional "must-take" photos for each yr. think we have not done so for the past few years. Now, we are back here! The crowd there was horrible thou!!! But who cares when I have got them with me. We just pose happily and soak in the atmosphere. There are some more pics from Huiqing's camera. Will upload more when it's out. =)

Back from my China trip!

I'm finally back to our sunny little island! Woo.... it was especially cold especially the last 2 days in Shanghai. Touched down at 5am this morning. and trying to get back to norm... check SGX, check email.... adding my tour-mates into msn. keke... and of course to update my little blog.

Overall, my tour mates were good companions. Some of them whom can really be friends, i felt. We had tons of women's talk at the airport while waiting to check-in and board planes. They were all sharing their "mummys'" experiences/advice with me. haha...

Hubby and I were expecting this to be an uncle, aunties tour groupie thing. We were surprised when we saw them at the airport. We were the only couple. The rest are families. With kids from 4yrs old to teenagers. Those little "rascals" are really cute and adorable. They liven up the journey as well. I must say they are well disciplined.

I'm suffering from throat irritation, stuffy nose and runny nose. due to the cold and dry weather over there. Saw Dr Choo this morning liao. so will take my medicine before my nap later. For now, I'm ready to unpack and check out all my letters and what-nots.

Took tons of photos.... need some time to sort them.

Keke... Stay tuned!

Happy New Year to 2008 everyone!

It's the Shutdown!

I was suddenly just pondering how many shutdowns have I encountered.
Ans: 3. I joined HP in 2005. So I have the shutdown during 2005. 2006 and 2007. Time flies yeah?

This is my longest ever job. haha... I was so looking forward to the shutdown. Cos this time round, I will be going on a long holiday with hubby! We are flying off this Sat morning to Shanghai. So I'm doing up my packing list right now. At the back of my mind, still thinking about work thou. keke... But I'm sure once we board the plane, thoughts on work will be blown far far away.

Tomorrow's gonna be my Xmas celebration with my gal friends. We're also celebrating Qing's birthday as well. Then come Friday, there's gynae checkup, and going praying. then gotta do the final packing. Time seems to be running out yah?

Anyway, just want to exclaim a sigh of relief as we slow down for Xmas celebrations and the coming new year 2008! I like the number 2008.... take a rest before we charge again!

Back from Bintan!

I'M BACK! feel so out of touch with everything, except work. haha...thou I'm gonna get crashed by the pile of work. too over-whelming.

Back from my Bintan trip with my gal pals. Thank god the Weather was kind to us.

Although there are big and small incidents that happened on the trip. It's through them that I really feel blessed to have them as my friends. Galz, what can I say?

We took good care of one another and enjoyed ourselves nonetheless.

I puked on the ferry ride to Bintan. felt so terrible. never felt so terrible for such a long time. argh! thank god Huiyi was patting my back and the other two busy passing tissue to me. The pat on the back just made me feel better. They also helped to carry my barangs during the trip so that I would not overstrain myself.

The good weather beckoning at us to go for a dip and some sun-tanning while waiting to check-in.

We are at Pasar Olei Olei! a small town... we tried to drive some bargains here.

Our Seafood dinner at the Kelong. yummy.... calamari, gong-gong, pepper crab, fried prawns with chilli and kangkong.Our conquests at the Polo shop. haha....Will upload all my pics at Facebook. Pop by there to see more.

Tomorrow's the last work day of the year. hohoho.....

So I'm gonna carry all my barangs back. then it's preparation for my China trip!

Looking forward to the Bintan trip!

This week flew past so swiftly and 2 more days, the 4 of us are going for our Bintan trip.


All of us met up last Sun for a quick round of who bring what and our gathering for this month. We have got lotsa celebrationz to do lei.
1st: our first trip (just the 4 of us)
2nd: Huiqing's birthday (the youngest one)
3rd: CHRISTMAS!!! need i say more? hohoho...

Huiyi came up with the "minutes of meeting". Look so pro that i wanna put in my blog. haha.
It's filled with love, care and concern in that minutes. Aww.... thanks gal!

Definitely, it will be fun. Just pray hard the weather will not betray us.
I'm imagining sun, breeze, spa, cards, wine, chatting till we concuss, shopping, makan, taking pics. erm.... i'm very positive hor.

And next will be preparing for my Shanghai(+Suzhou/Hangzhou/WuXi) trip with hubby next Sat! Started gathering barangs just now. so excited!

For now, Bintan, HERE I COME!!!!

December... the cold and rainy season!

I woke up due to my hungry pang. Got out of my comfy bed and drag myself to make myself a cup of milk. Feeling awake though so wanna check my mails.

Me and the gals are going to Bintan next Friday! I finally managed to book it man! haha... Looking forward as I need to relax and chill out. We've always wanted to go for a trip together since our secondary school days. So 10 years later, we did it. haha.... better late than never.

Next, Allan and I are planning a trip during my shutdown. 20-Dec till 2-Jan. Very last minute right? As always, it's caused by er-hmm (clear my throat).... the man. So last night, we were talking to my MIL and he said we better manage to book our trip. If not, I will "niao" at him. haha.... But anyway, if really cannot book, then I will plan activities lo.... like picnic at the Botanic Gardens. one of my "dream afternoon". althou with this kind of weather, it's gonna be hard. or read my books. or find something to study. or go play mahjong with friends. or learn a few dishes. bake more cookies?. and my facial. How? too lazy to even go book.

We gonna try to book our trip this evening. hopefully, it can be settled tonight. else, i will have to head down tomorrow to people's park.

Ok, time to roll for a while more before the alarm goes off later.

Foodie! and Kiehl's...

These days, it's food, food and more food! haha... i feel so sinful man. and you can see the output... a rounder face of mine. =P

Let's backtrack from today.

1) Home-cooked nasi lemak. today's chilli isn't very spicy. but still enjoyed it cos everything is home-made. the otah, the ikan bilis and peanuts....

The prawns and fried ikan bilis, peanuts
Goreng kuning ikan and fried egg.Shot of everything... or most of it. missing otak and rice and cucumber. keke...

made by MIL.... otak with fish, sotong and prawn. yummy....

2) Thursday lunch went Tiong Bahru's hawker center for the Koh's Brother pig organ soup

I only took a pic while q-ing up. Cos when I bought it back, i couldn't resist eating it right away. It's delicious. the soup is spicy and clear. and the pig's organs are very clean. no smell.

3) Friday's lunch at Col Bar. at Wessex estate.

It used to be at Portsdown road but shifted. It is the most "RETRO" place in Singapore that I have ever been. Let pictures do the talking man. coupled with a cloudy day, there's a smokey effect of my pics...haha... enhancing the "misty old" effect. The fish and chips that I ordered wasn't that fantastic but their curry chicken rice smells good! Just fyi, this place is open by a Hainanese.

http://www.hungrygowhere.com/colbar_colonial_bar

D Place.... does it look I'm back in 70s?

The "Paper" menu
My cup of ice lemon tea

Now, next isn't going about food. it's skincare. tried a new brand called Kiehl's. Needed moisturiser and an anti-ageing eye cream. Jenn, if you are reading this, I'm trying to reduce the fine lines you saw around my eye the other day. keke... haiz... been too lazy to go do my eye ultrasound treatment. Must be more diligent!

There's the blue herbal moisturiser. It's to face acne. good for my pimple-popping face. tot it's just oil-free. didn't know its main job is to combat acne. so far so good. the red small bottle is their anti-aging eye cream (Abyssine cream). This cost more than the moisturiser! Right side is their lip balm. I bought their limited edition pear flavor! It's yummily deliciously and smells great. http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/catalog/product.aspx?CatCode=AXE_Face&TopCat=F1_Lip_Care&prdcode=696

Just went in to their website and saw this:
No Animal Testing
At Kiehl's, we use the finest ingredients known to us in the formulation of our unique preparations. Kiehl's does not test - nor have we ever tested - our products on animals. We offer our customers products of the highest quality which have been tested thoroughly in laboratory environments to ensure maximum safety.

And they uses natural products.

It all adds up to $120 so I get to choose 2 deluxe. I chose "creme with silk groom" - a leave on moisturiser to tame the frizz and "Ultimate strength hand salve" - hand cream.

Used the hair moisturiser once and found that it really made my hair better.

They have got alot of products that I also want to grab. but next time ba.... my budget for this month is going to be busted liao.

You can visit their website >> http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx

or visit their store to try their products out. do I sound like their ambassador? keke....