The Apple's Diary!

Last weekend, we chose Filmgarde @ Illuma to watch the blockbuster "Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen". Since it was a blockbuster, I booked our tickets 4 days in advance and I was the first to book our tickets for that particular session. So we went to Illuma and thought it modelled after Bangkok's Central World. Big and Spacious and long escalators. But a dead town. There's nothing special to look out for. I also realised that the doors leading to the toilets are heavy. I had difficulties pushing the door... *_* We had some time before our movie so we grabbed a quick bite at Cheeky Chocolate. Ordered their in-house speciality " Cheeky Chocolate Crepe", their "Cheeky Hot Chocolate" and a usual latte. The food and drinks came quite slow. Full of Chocolate. The crepe was really just chocolate and more chocolate. Hmm.. was really too sweet for my liking. I reallly think the best crepe got to be in Manila. Next up, was their hot chocolate. Tasted q...

Got a shock early this morning (as in 26 June) when I came out from shower. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson had died. It was sudden. 12 hours later... got another shock. Best buddy sent a sms. Her mum passed away early the day. Too sudden. Everything just happened so suddenly... I don't know what to say... my thoughts are with you. Sending my deepest condolences to you, Jaz and your family. *big hug*

The 1st grandchild turns 3 today! Time flies... from a tiny baby to a fat baby to now.... a 3 year old babbling boy. The naughty 姑姑 hereby wishes my cute nephew "Happy Birthday Kai En! and stop calling my hamster Ka Ka ... okay!

I decided to break my silent on this matter. Do we have a freedom of speech? Apparently, the truth is not 100% freedom but to certain extent. I know that once I posted something online be it in a forum or in my blog, there will be no privacy. Anyone can read what I have written and I will have no control over who gets to read what. However, I respect the point that certain topics and postings require greater sensitivity. Perhaps the link is not just to me, but also to the people around me. Having said so, whatever I have posted in this blog is all about my feelings and thoughts. A revenue for me to vent my frustrations and unhappiness. A haven for me to hide away while waiting for the storm to die down. A little tavern for me to get drowned in my happiness. I have never deliberately or purposefully posted a comment with the intention to spread a negative vibe to the subject in question. I have been "warned" to be careful in what I say. And I certainly don't like it at all...

Does it even exist? Debate.

Is there something or is there not? Looked like a scene from those horror flicks. What do you think?

This post on Bintan came quite late. The trip was actually made 2 weeks ago over the weekend. Experience as followed: 1. Be early for your check in. Was overwhelmed by the huge crowd of people going over to Bintan, mainly for their golf. 2. Just bring your SGD. Prices are tagged in SGD so there's no need to change your money. However, this also means that expenses in Bintan are not cheap. 3. Bintan Lagoon Resort is very popular so be prepared for the late check-in. We only managed to check in our villa at about 2.30pm (Bintan's timing) 4. Villa was sea-viewed and really big. Got a taste on what's it is like to stay in a big double story house. However, after the initial Wow... the response was "hmm... actually house too big also quite troublesome. Many doors to check and have tiring to climb up and down the stairs" 5. Good for a 2 days 1 night getaway... Didn't do much of their activities since everything was chargeable at SGD. Only used their resort pool whic...

Charmaine needs it even more. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so. - Proverbs 3:27

Dear all, This is going to be very rush for me. If you read Saturday 13 June The New Paper's report, you will know about Charmaine. http://ourfeistyprincess.com/ She needs all our help and prayers. To better her survival chance from Stage 4 neuroblastoma, the only hope is to seek treatment in New York. But for that to happen, Charmaine needs to pay an upfront of USD350, 000. Half a million SGD. Charmaine's family and her mum Cynthia, together with their friends are appealing to the public for help. Please spend some time to read the 2 links provided. http://ourfeistyprincess.blogspot.com/ For some reasons, Charmaine touches my heart greatly because I have a 4 years old student who is so lively. So I can imagine Charmaine must be a very lovely and lively 4yr old too if not for her illness. She has not given up on her fight. Please help in some ways or another. Thank you and May the blessings you shower upon Charmaine be returned to you too!

People said man peaks from the age of 25 onwards while a woman is at her prime from 21 -25 yrs old. To certain extent, I do agree. This feeling is made even stronger after visiting a travelogue site. The author certainly exhibited YOUTH in her blog and photos. When you just graduated from school, you really can afford the time and effort to backpack around the world. No family commitment and nothing to hold you back. Perhaps, if there is any regret in my life, not grabbing the chance to explore the world more will be the one. And as age catches up, with more commitments in life, chances of dropping everything to explore at this expense require more considerations and careful planning. Plus with a partner who prefers to stay home, I guess for now, I just have to contend myself with people's travelogue.

For such a long time, the weather is continuously so hot that I almost forget the definition of a breeze. Am surprised that there is breeze tonight. Wonderful. Going to sleep well tonight.. Zzz... Zzz

Clocked in a time of 45mins for 20 laps (lengthwise) today. Not my best time yet but i can feel my stamina slowly building up again. Will try to shave off another 5-10 mins the next time I swim.

Last Sunday, I embarked on my GSS journey by beginning the day early. Early birdies like me do get some perks eg. the crowd is lesser, staff is more politely and less busy, changing room has no queues. It was a good start. My 1st stop at M)phosis saved me $100. For $70, I got myself 2 tops, 1 bottom and 1 leather belt. Next stop was Serta shop at Centrepoint. Taking advantage of the GSS, we made our mattress purchase after testing several brands, including Serta but of different model for over 6 months. We still like their Missouri model. Queen size mattress at $2480 comes with 2 pillows, 2 mattress protector and the counting sheep. Top up $599 for a bedframe and the bed bench. Next up... we bought a House ... you see it correctly. We bought a HOUSE ! Where: Clementi When: Sunday What price: 14k below valuation Which facing: North-South facing with no blockage How: By God's grace Okay the story goes like this.... Sat, as usual my job was to flip thru the classified ads and circle t...

I don't know why I start to get all tensed up when I have to do thing together with his family. It is like I had developed an allergic reaction to his family. The 1st symptom started with feeling dismay, then it gets bigger and envelope me into tension. The chest area will strangely start to get constricted and finally, my head will feel like I have been knocked hard by an object. The end product is me, looking so sad with a tension headache. While all these symptoms are progressing inwardly, I would have flashy of thoughts eg. Build the relationship. Don't overreact. Accept it. He doesn't know what to say or what to do. I also don't know why all these happened. And while waiting for the lift, I concluded I am feeling so, because of the need to be politically correct. And then another thought will float in.. how to build a relationship if you need to be politically correct all the time. I need some therapy.

This is the result from all the food stuffing... What a fat face I've got! To combat this fat face, I've decided on a less-food-more-exercise strategy. Less food combat plan --- > Heavy breakfast, just nice lunch and a lite dinner OR If I have a heavy dinner, breakfast on the following day is lite with just nice lunch and back to a lite dinner. More exercise plan --- > swim, swim and swim. Building up my stamina to swim continuously 20 laps (Lengthwise), alternating free style and breast stroke. So far, I am sticking to my plan and the hot weather helps. It reduces my appetite. Hopefully, I can loose my fat face in no time.

It has happened even before the ceremony has begun. I really liked this unit we viewed. The amenities around the flat were great. Near to Swimming pool, MRT station, Coffee shop, Shopping centre, library.. etc. The floor area was big and the unit was bright and windy. Most importantly, it fitted our budget. But a word from the Mother. " I don't like this unit. " It dashed all my hopes and there's no chance of revival. You cannot expect me to be cool about it and pretend I'm fine with her rejection. I don't expect her to be blind to my unhappiness. Neither do I expect him to be able to come up with any solution. This whole experience sum up what I may see in near future.