Good food made better with fabulous company

Dear Ms Mong graciously braved the sultry (too close to being unbearable) heat of Singapore's afternoon sun and went to Amoy Food Centre to tapao and deliver lunch for Christian and I. (Thank you! ^_^) There was beef noodles (above left), char kway teow (not pictured) and desserts - yam paste with caramelised pumpkin and gingko nuts (above right, with Christian), sesame and peanut paste and gingko nuts with barley and beancurd skin (both in my hands. see greedy me grinning so happily? :D) and finally the star of the day; durian ondeh-ondeh (below with Ms Mong)!!! In case you were wondering, yes, we were stuffed! haha.





This was rather pricey (at $1 a piece) but worth a try. The skin was soft, with a hint of pandan fragrance and the filling had a real durian-y omphf to it! (for lack of a better descripton. hee.)

(She hunted for the above food following recommendations from ieat - One of my favourite food blogs!)

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The kind of entertainment you get on public transport... ;p

First we saw this and it was soooo tough to keep our laughter under wraps.






















Then we saw his reflection in the glass and that spelt the end of our discretion. The couple standing next to us were trying very hard to suppress their giggles too. The newest fashion we are not aware of?!?! Witness the merger of the white-collar (pun intended) and the sporty wear! He was also porting a light blue tie (which he was constantly adjusting, making sure it was in the right place) hidden under his neck and trainers tucked under the seat behind his backpack.

However much I wish I have a swanky sports car with a hunky chauffeur to send me to work instead of having to sweat (like a pig) while squeezing with tons of people on the bus and train, taking over an hour each way, once in a (long) while, the public transport redeems itself by providing occasional comic relief and oh-my-gawd moments. ;p

P.S.: I hope you don't think I'm too mean. It was just too funny not to share. hee.

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Because it's pretty... =)

My healthful and oh-so-colourful packed lunch, courtesy of Mum dearest! :D I looove salads (essentially vegetables in any form)! Maybe I was a rabbit in a previous life... haha. A result of the influence and education by mummy since young.

(Just in case you're curious, the picture on the left's organic brown rice with pumpkin and a Chinese medicinal root - I have no idea what its actual name in English is, I only know in Mandarin it's called huai2 shan1. The one on the right's an alfafa sprouts salad with sliced apples, Japanese momotaro tomatoes, kiwi, pineapple and mango. Very refreshingly yummy, I kid you not!!)

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To the June that slipped away

It seems like ages ago since I last blogged. Now coming back to it, I realised I missed the cathartic feel of it.

June flew by in her stifling, sticky heat, catch-you-unaware downpours and perhaps in all the weather madness, gave me a bit of a silly do-what-you-will courage.

I finally cut my hair (as short as I have ever had it for a long long time) and so far have not regretted it (easier to manage, especially during trainings, shorter drying time after washing, less hair loss maybe?) and even received some compliments that it suited me quite well. Some friends think I look very different (but didn't elaborate if it's a good difference or a bad one. hmm...), while others merely commented, 'Your hair just keeps getting shorter eh?'

Had a shopping and eating holiday in Bangkok sometime in the middle of June which would have been rather perfect if someone didn't throw tantrums and pulled a long face when she was tired. (right, Ms Mong? ;p) Ichaya was a fantastic tour guide and Myztika, her sis and Lokman more than great company for this trip! Thanks babes! (oh ya, and hunk! :D)

Last weekend there was the Singapore DragonBoat Festival 2008 where I received my 1st medals in the last major race I'd be taking part in in the near future.

A somewhat consequential decision was made a week before June clip-clapped off on her horses. I wish I could say I'm sure of it but most of it (at least to me, it seems) remains shrouded in a mist of uncertainty, the crossroads in front of me awfully vague. Maybe it'll all clear up soon (I hope) and I'll find out if my choice is the right one for me. I'm lucky my parents and sis have been very supportive. Without them and the friends who pushed me on with their encouragement, this period of time would have been more than stressful. Thank you! ^_^

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