The Apple's Diary!

A new contemporary Japanese restaurant opened at Jurong Point recently. Went there today to have a try. Located at 3rd Level, Benten Café is an open concept eatery, with high stools and tables and open concept kitchen. At the side of its corridor, there are sofa chairs with tables for dining. Since it is an open concept outlet, be prepared to have many people staring at you and your food. We were there around 6.45pm and it was already quite crowded. But we didn't have to wait for long before we were ushered to the side table. Generally, the food served were what I called contemporary Japanese food. Think others than sushi and sashimi. Afterall, with the Basement Osaka Street, there's no point in competing. Benten Café is better off serving Teppan Yakisoba, Pasta in Soup, Cream Soup or their special broth (cannot remember the words they used). Varieties are okay for a start. I decided to try their Hamburger Teppan Yakisoba while Darren went for their Deep Fried Chicken Pasta in ...

These few weeks were rather busy and stressful and it all showed on my face. Pimples, clogs, blackheads, whiteheads etc. So what do a woman do when it comes to time like this? Facial lor ... Having said that, I have 2 regular beauticians and I alternate them. Yesterday, I didn't go any of them. Instead, I tried out a new beauty regime from Subtle Senses. Subtle Senses First impression when I stepped in, was hardly subtle and hardly rejuvenating in any senses. The staff at the reception desk were like working in telecom, always on the phone. If I bumped into a staff along the corridor, she would be walking so busily and so hurriedly. Making me feel that I must walk faster in lest of obstructing traffic. Led to a room to change out and locker provided to keep personal stuff. It was the usual as in any beauty parlour. My facial was done by Lee Yee. Okay, when she first started, I thought she was rather rough. She cleansed my face quickly and her fingers worked through my face like th...

I flipped through the life section of today's Straits Times and got captivated by the SSO advertisement. So I went online to check out the Sistic's webpage and I went crazy! I am so excited! Very ExciteD! There are so many good concerts and play and musical upcoming. I am torn... oh so torn between them! 1. Christmas Concerts (SSO) CIMB-SSO Christmas Concert f rom 10 to 12 Dec only. I haven't been to a SSO concert for a long time. The last time I went was " Angela Hewitt Plays Bach : The Well-Tempered Clavier Books I & II ". That was in April this year. I thought it was fantastic that someone actually played the "whole Bach book". Anyway, can I miss this SSO's Xmas Concert? 2. Singapore Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker from 12-20 Dec. The 1st time I watched the Nutcracker suite, I was still a student, probably just completed my O levels. Then my piano teacher brought me and another student to experience Tchaikovsky. Do I have the chance to...

I just want to quickly write this down. I am deeply humbled by God's hands working in my life. When Wing Keen came to Agape sometime in October to promote "My Hope Singapore", I thought it was a good idea. A brief introduction on "My Hope Singapore" - This program was initiated by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It is run using the concept of Matthew, who invited a few friends home, so that they could meet Jesus. Similiarly, MHS hopes by using this home party invitation, the Gospel of Christ can reach far and fast. But I have a problem, I don't have my own home to open to my friends, so I thought I would invite my friends over to my cell group leader Li Peng's place. So I went for the training in early Nov and then got pull in to make a promotional video clip for BGEA. After that, I really got worried. I mean, why would my friends come to a party which is at someone else's home? And how would they react when they watch the video (local product...

A person's personality will not change but a person's behaviour will change as time passes by. What do you think? When a person's behaviour change, does it not reflect the person's personality?

Next month today is Xmas! Usually I am very excited about Xmas. Embracing in the festive mood, going for Xmas shopping, looking forward to clearing leaves. But this year, what a total different story. Firstly, I have annual leaves to clear but I don't know when will be the good time to clear. I don't have a fixed plan for my leaves, making this leave thingy very fuzzy. Secondly, the Xmas lightup in Orchard is really disappointing. Can tell that this year lightup is a victim of the financial crisis. Hardly mood lifting. Thirdly, work is going on full force. Instead of the usual slow down for year end, this time round, is a mad rush to try to stay in schedule. Fourthly, I have more Church activities compared to the past. Top on my list is the "My Hope Singapore" program. An outreach program at home setting. In fact, at the top of my prayer list. After that, I have to commit my weekends for the choir practices. This year Xmas carol is going for the musical effect. A gran...

I remember how last Sunday I was lamenting about how short the weekend seemed to be. Now is Friday again, weekend is here. Feeling quite tired and sleepy. I didn't had my full 7 hours of sleep. Went to have a small gathering with my Primary School friends at TCC. Did some catch up with each other but didn't managed to stay for long since the 2 mummies had to rush home to be with their babies. Realised that one mummy friend is getting more pessimistic and cynical than ever. Example 1: Me : I have communication problem with him.... Her : Have you bought a house yet? Me : Nope... Her : You lucky! Otherwise, if you 2 cannot work out your relationship, the house is going to burden you down. Me : ..... Example 2 : Me : Hey, i am going to throw a small xmas gathering. if you gals are bringing your kids, someone can help babysit for you so you can enjoy yourselves. Her : Wah... the kids sure fight one. Me : No lah... Tze's son quite good boy, won't bully your girl. Her : No no ...