#1404.

Feeling ultra worried now because I arranged a Skype date with the boyf at 1pm but it's 7pm now and he hasn't showed up. Texted him on Whatsapp, Facebook, Viber but there was no reply. If something's happened, he would have probably have informed me. My best bet (and consolation) is that he fell asleep. Le sigh.

Decided to blog to keep my mind away from dreadful thoughts.

Went for community service today with Ann and Ash!

On Thursday we went for dim sum at Swee Choon! Finally I've tried this place. I've been dying to try this famous dim sum place since a year ago?! But the last time I went with the boyf, it was closed. Silly us didn't check that it is closed every Tuesday. So happy that I managed to eat my liu sha bao! Slurps.

Review: Swee Choon @ Jalan Besar

There was no queue when we arrived at about 7pm but a queue started forming shortly after we began eating. So be slightly early to avoid the crowd! Service was very prompt so thumbs up for that! The food needs no introduction since it has been so highly raved and reviewed by many others. So here's the pics!

Food 8/10
Ambience 5/10
Value 6/10
Service 6/10

Address: 185/ 187/ 189/ 191 Jalan Besar Singapore 208882
Tel: 6225-7788

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Compilation of pretty-in-pink's! One of my bosses actually flashed my NRIC photo during team meeting this week. Oh gosh the horror & embarrassment! ): I forgot what we were discussing but he suddenly asked for the projector wire and plugged into his laptop. And the next thing I know, my NRIC photo was on screen. Thankfully half of the team was on leave / MC that day. But no thanks Ann managed to snapped a pic. Argh!!!

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Review: Eggs and Berries @ Changi City Point (II)

Having tried set B05 the other time, I decided to try another of the breakfast set cos they are so tempting! Glad I made this choice because the others who took set meal were not full. It seems like their portion is only big for breakfast sets. Again, I have to say I love it! My fav rosti, mushroom and sunny side up on one plate. What's there not to love? (:

The french onion soup was included in the set meal which my colleague ordered. Not mine, as mine was ala carte. I like how the onion was fragrant but the soup was a tad too oily for my liking.

Food: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Service: 7/10

Address: #01-37/38 Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 (Opp Singapore Expo MRT)
Tel: 6636-4212

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Polaroids at work! :D Enjoying my colleague's company more each day! Also went for team walk around CBP for some exercise. Ann managed to capture our bored expressions during team meeting. Lol! Last but not least, visit to the rooftop!

#1403.

Here to share a video. I don't know why videos like this make me have goosebumps (:

#1402.

Why hello there PMS, we've met again. Been feeling fatigue of late, and had a runny nose on Friday. Still haven't recovered as of now. This nose block thing is making me very irritated because I can't sleep well at night. Also very sensitive and emotional with the erratic mood swings. Scares me too. Just last week my colleague took my phone and starting browsing through my photos without asking. I hate that! She commented (albeit jokingly) that I've gained weight over the past 10 months. Usually I'd laugh it off but I was already feeling moody so I teared! Omg my colleagues were shocked at seeing me cry. It lasted for less than a minute but I was really affected because I know for a fact that I had put on some kilos. Gahh whatever. Boyf's ultra sweet to me this weekend and let me rattle on and on even though he was deadbeat at 1AM. I knew he wanted to cut me off but he didn't. I heard him stifle a yawn at the other end and realized how late it was already. He even accompanied me to do online shopping at Joann just to cheer me up. Really appreciate the little things. 9 more weeks yeeeha! :D

#1401.

Hokays I'm now on instagram! Hiak hiak I don't know how I can cope with so many social media platforms. Proves how free I am huh! Anyway I was really excited when Instagram announced they are available for Andriod users and I immediately went to download it - only to realize that my phone ran outta space so I had to uninstall it. Bummer! )':


I asked around for help to root my phone (since the warranty was over) or how to transfer my apps to SD card but nobody knew! Decided to consult Google but the instructions were too techy for my understanding. Tried a few times before giving up /: I've since uninstalled other apps just for Instagram! See how much love I'm giving!!!


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Queued at the money changer in Chinatown for it's awesome exchange rates! Colleague said I was super kiasu to be preparing my money 10 weeks before the trip /: I really dislike the last minute rush cos it makes me upset if things don't go my way. Hehe. Thanks to sis Meh and CH for the recommendation. Shall show you how much money I saved by getting good rates!


Money changer at Tampines gives SGD 1 = NT 22.8, while the one in Chinatown gives SGD 1 = NT 23.25. If you think that the difference of 0.45 isn't worth the queue, think again. For every SGD 10 you change, you're saving NT 4.50 = SGD 0.20. Obviously you'll be changing much more for a trip. I changed SGD 500, so I saved NT 225 = SGD 9.80. 10 bucks is a lot of moolahs leh! Can eat 2 meals or add 1 more item in my shopping loot in TW. Hehe.


Don't say I never share:


Crante Money Changer

#01-28 People's Park Complex S(059108)



The queue moves pretty fast since there are 2 counters. So fret not! I waited for about 10-15 minutes only! Pic of queue below. And I settle my dinner at some food centre Ash brought me to (:








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If you have been following me on Twitter, you'd known that it is {Inter} National Scrapbook Day on Sat!!! #NSD Imagine my surprise and delight when I realized there's actually such a day! Coincidentally my parcel from US just arrived a couple of days ago. Just in time for NSD. Hehe. It happens on the first Saturday in May annually :D *brings out scrapbooking materials*


So this is what I've been working on. I have a lot of projects half done and will show them once completed!










If I was living in the States or maybe Australia, I'd been frantically signing up for scrapbooking events/ parties/ fun fairs, and the likes. It's so awesome that they have an established community there and all the true-blue scrapper actually gather for scrapbooking. Since there isn't much hype here in Singapore, I shall review my loots from Eyelet Outlet!

I was searching for eyelets at Paper Market ever since I laid my hands on Crop-A-Dile II! Can't wait to start punching. But the PM outlet at Raffles City S.C. always claimed they are out of stock and they didn't know when they would be stocked in. I've been there at least 3 times and decided to look for alternatives online. Tried many many many sites (including eBay) but none of them could beat Eyelet Outlet when it comes to... erm... eyelets!! :D


First up, eyelets of course! I bought gold, purple mix, orange mix, brushed silver. And the packet in the middle is pearl brads. Eyelets costs about USD 1.70 per pack (about 200 pcs). It is the standard 1/8 size and I chose the cheapest just because I need them.




They also have them in the loveliest pastel shades so I might just be ordering them soon! Hehe perfect for this season!





Next I bought some cute brads. Omg their brads are sooooo adorable! Check out the travel set I bought just because I wanna start collecting materials for my major project later this year. Their brads are priced at about USD 3 on average and I think it's reasonable considering the unique designs you can find!





Last but not least, ribbons! One of my all time fav materials. Ribbons are so easy to use and adds a whole lot more to scrapbooking! About USD 1.50 each, so so so super cheap!!! :D





Bought all these babies for only USD 17.59 + USD 3.95 (shipping) = USD 21.54. I placed my order on 21-Apr and the items were shipped out on 23-Apr. Just 1 working day turnaround! (: Shipping takes about 8 working days though and I received them in my mailbox on 3-May!


Link here: Eyelet Outlet

Show me what you've bought too! :D

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Work happenings.







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Went to the movie screening of The Avengers, with Peisi, Kathy & Vanessa (her youngest cuzzie). Complimentary tickets thanks to Hoonie! Pity I didn't get to catch up with Anton at the pre-movie reception. Next time then! Love the brownies from Stamford catering.






Review: The Avengers (3.5 stars out of 5)




I've not met anyone who gave a negative review on this show but I felt it was just ok. Not too bad but quite typical of an action movie with the climax being the bad guy creating too much damage that it seemed there was no hope... until the super hero(es) came to the rescue! This movie was no different.


Of all the super heroes present, I could only recognize Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man -.- Who are Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow??? O: Aside from the boring dialogues at some scenes, I felt it was a pretty entertaining movie for all ages.


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Last but not least, the boyf took this picture a while back. The roses in his Rose Cottage are in bloom now and they're so pretty! Always remind me of The Little Prince and his rose. "What is essential is invisible to the eye. It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important."

#1400.

I was uber disappointed with my boyf today because his macbook got stolen. I know, it doesn't sound like it's his fault and it probably isn't. Ok maybe partially.

You see. Before the boyf goes to a club, he usually locks his vehicle and transfers all his valuables to the boot so that they cannot be seen. But today he was in a rush / coming from another place / bag was not in sight (below passenger seat) so he absent-mindedly thought that he was empty handed. And it so happens that the homeless decided to smash his car ):

So there. Macbook gone. Specs gone. Bag gone. Thank goodness he carried his wallet with him. I was trying hard not to get upset with him the moment he related the incident to me. But as much as I want to be The Understanding Sweet Girlf, I ain't no saint.

How not to be angry when this is not the first time? On other occasions, he's lost his passport, got into an accident, forgot where he parked his car and it got towed. Not to mention the items he's misplaced countless times. Le sigh.

While I was talking to him just now, I rationalized in my head that things could be much worse. Like he could be drink-driving, hurt himself, be in danger, or other horrible sex-related acts like finding a pros, etc. It is self-consolation that he has no other bad habits like smoking, drinking, being violent, disrespecting his parents, etc. Surely carelessness can't be that bad. All material losses can be replaced so I calmed down quite a lot after that.

He texted me later on.

Boyf "Good night baby. I'm sleeping le. Baby don't be sad. Sorry I made you sad."

Me "Good night baby. It's ok baby. I make you sad and you make me sad once in a while. It's part of a relationship baby. I'm sorry if I hurt you for the things I've said."

Boyf "No baby I appreciate it when you're honest."

Me "I'm only angry because I love you. Go sleep baby. Nights."

Boyf "Ya I know. Hurts me when I make you sad..."

Me "Silly baby (':"

Boyf "I love you baby."

#1399.

Random thought while having dinner "if my English name was Eskew, would it be cool?"

HAHAHA.

That aside, it's May already! How time flies. I was digging through some old stuff and found this piece of my diary. It was dated more than a year ago, 7th March 2011. It recounted the utmost sadness, loneliness & despair I felt when I received the news that boyf will be heading to the US. I was broken-hearted as hell. But this is what he said to me "It'll be an exciting year for you baby. To focus on what we want to do. And to know that our love is not a function of distance and time. To know that we will be thinking of each other when the other is asleep. It's a kind of romance many would not have."

Indeed it had been a whirlwind of 9 months since he's left and I have to admit this distance isn't all that bad. It somehow brought us closer and more loving. I don't know how love does that (: