Another lazy weekend for me.
Went to Boon Keng with the wifey for brunch today. Got to see what a wet market is like. Sengkang's gonna have one soon in December this year (hopefully there're no delays). If its as good as the one in Boon Keng then ho say liao! Its like a half wet market and half hawker centre. Just what we need around here. And maybe a cinema.
The Sunday Times also ran an article about how Sengkang has lost its "ulu" tag. Weird. I thought that was lost 2 years ago when we moved in already. Now I think Sengkang's getting too much publicity. Soon we'll end up like Tampines or Bishan and there goes and nice calm residential charm that I grew to like. And ironically maybe that will prompt us to move back east. Mandarin Gardens?
How time flies.
Its almost two years since we moved into this neighbourhood. And initially I didn't really like the place. Really wanted to stay in the east. But then now I can't even be certain that we'll move out once we're eligible to buy property again in 3 years time. Like I mentioned, this place has got its own charm. Hmmm...
Oh and today I bought my own little R2-D2 robot. Haha, at least it really looks like it! Aiyah its just a aircon fan that can at least blow cold air at me when I go to bed. Don't ask me why I don't switch the aircon on instead :P.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Honjin And Ann Siang Hill
Though we agreed that our wedding anniversary should be celebrated with our ROM date instead of our customary wedding date, we still went out for a nice dinner at Honjin last night for a little celebration of sorts.
One thing good about eating at Honjin on a weekend is that its not very crowded. Also their all-you-can-eat menu has become a permanant 1-for-1 @ $52++ as long as you paid with a DBS/POSBcard. So it wasn't very expensive.
After a sumptuous dinner, we strolled to the Amoy area and walked up Ann Siang Hill and down to Club Street. The whole place looks surprisingly vibrant but I'm suspecting that some of the gay pubs in Singapore have shifted there :P. Otherwise, its still always been that atas Ang Mo hangout that its always been.
There is a really really nice and quirky book store called Books Actually along Club Street. I remember the first time I was there I saw Fiona Xie (before she disappeared). It sells really quirky books (mainly literature) and old-school stuff like old cameras, stationary and typewriters. In fact, they're retailing the latest in-thing for photography enthusiasts, the old-school Holga camera! Retailing for $138 if anyone's interested. Also a good place for some aircon along that warm and humid stretch.
Yup, was a nice little outing for me and the wifey last night.
One thing good about eating at Honjin on a weekend is that its not very crowded. Also their all-you-can-eat menu has become a permanant 1-for-1 @ $52++ as long as you paid with a DBS/POSBcard. So it wasn't very expensive.
After a sumptuous dinner, we strolled to the Amoy area and walked up Ann Siang Hill and down to Club Street. The whole place looks surprisingly vibrant but I'm suspecting that some of the gay pubs in Singapore have shifted there :P. Otherwise, its still always been that atas Ang Mo hangout that its always been.
There is a really really nice and quirky book store called Books Actually along Club Street. I remember the first time I was there I saw Fiona Xie (before she disappeared). It sells really quirky books (mainly literature) and old-school stuff like old cameras, stationary and typewriters. In fact, they're retailing the latest in-thing for photography enthusiasts, the old-school Holga camera! Retailing for $138 if anyone's interested. Also a good place for some aircon along that warm and humid stretch.
Yup, was a nice little outing for me and the wifey last night.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Spin City
Went to True Fitness at China Square Central today. Literally had to force myself to go.
Forced myself to go for one hour's worth of Spinning cycling class which was the most exhausting and gruelling I've experienced in awhile. Being unfit obviously didn't help.Ended up almost knee-ing myself in the face a few times. Had to remove my glasses because it was such a hazard.
That being said, it's also one of the few times I really enjoyed it. The mambo dance tracks really helped and for a moment there I was cycling and singing to the techno versions of Summer Rain and Since You've Been Gone. Awesome mixed tracks there.
And the best part is that I already feel myself breathing better and my knee feels more mobile!
And then I spoiled all that effort with the most deliciou Big Mac meal ever! :)
Forced myself to go for one hour's worth of Spinning cycling class which was the most exhausting and gruelling I've experienced in awhile. Being unfit obviously didn't help.Ended up almost knee-ing myself in the face a few times. Had to remove my glasses because it was such a hazard.
That being said, it's also one of the few times I really enjoyed it. The mambo dance tracks really helped and for a moment there I was cycling and singing to the techno versions of Summer Rain and Since You've Been Gone. Awesome mixed tracks there.
And the best part is that I already feel myself breathing better and my knee feels more mobile!
And then I spoiled all that effort with the most deliciou Big Mac meal ever! :)
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Sengkang Is Getting Waaaaaaaaaay Too Crowded
I've seen this in Jurong Point. Tampines. AMK. But Sengkang??!
Here are the top 7 signs that Sengkang is getting way too crowded:
1) Going to work and coming home, it is impossible to get a seat on the train, even though Sengkang's the second-last stop along the NEL.
2) Once you get off the train, gotta wait 5mins just queuing up for the escalator ride up to the surface.
3) Every restaurant has a queue that stretches outside its premises. Every single one of them (Except Jia Xiang Mian)!
4) Every ATM within the vicinity has a long queue.
5) 3 AXS machines and still there's always a super long queue (wassup with that D-pay shit anyway?).
6) Gotta queue up for all the escalators?!
7) Even ang mos are living here too?!
Here are the top 7 signs that Sengkang is getting way too crowded:
1) Going to work and coming home, it is impossible to get a seat on the train, even though Sengkang's the second-last stop along the NEL.
2) Once you get off the train, gotta wait 5mins just queuing up for the escalator ride up to the surface.
3) Every restaurant has a queue that stretches outside its premises. Every single one of them (Except Jia Xiang Mian)!
4) Every ATM within the vicinity has a long queue.
5) 3 AXS machines and still there's always a super long queue (wassup with that D-pay shit anyway?).
6) Gotta queue up for all the escalators?!
7) Even ang mos are living here too?!
Monday, September 28, 2009
F1 2009
Finally home! Lewis Hamilton came in first, Timo Glock came in second and Fernando Alonso came in third. The race itself didn't seem to be as exciting as last year with very few crashes and only one safety car incident, but was fun nonetheless!
Even managed to catch some 20min of Backstreet Boys!
Even managed to catch some 20min of Backstreet Boys!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Turn 1
Spent Friday night entertaining clients at the Turn 1 Grand Suite at the Singapore GP! Free flow everything including beer, wine and champagne! Was quite a good experience although it feels abit too atas for me.
Tomorrow will be at the Marina Bay Stands for the qualifying round and then on Sunday as well!
Whoot!
Oh, and cleaning auntie comes tomorrow.
Sometimes I really wonder how people can be that stupid. Sigh.
Tomorrow will be at the Marina Bay Stands for the qualifying round and then on Sunday as well!
Whoot!
Oh, and cleaning auntie comes tomorrow.
Sometimes I really wonder how people can be that stupid. Sigh.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Back From Bangkok
Was over there for business. Surprisingly, we hardly had any news about the red-shirts protest that apparently happened. All 20,000 of them protestors and we never heard a thing. The only thing that really did affect the seminars was the huge-ass thunderstorm on the second day in Bangkok. Otherwise it was an okay trip.
Happened to catch the last 5 minutes of the Manchester United - Manchester City clash at the airport upon arrival. It was 2-2 on the plane when we landed, and then when we docked it was 3-2 and I thought we'd won. By the time we got through the baggage check it was 3-3, 90th minute liao. Xianz. Then, Owen pops up with his goal from a perfect Giggsy pass. And suddenly we were screaming our heads off just outside the baggage check area. Think it scared the shit out of everyone around there!
Went home damn happy!
Happened to catch the last 5 minutes of the Manchester United - Manchester City clash at the airport upon arrival. It was 2-2 on the plane when we landed, and then when we docked it was 3-2 and I thought we'd won. By the time we got through the baggage check it was 3-3, 90th minute liao. Xianz. Then, Owen pops up with his goal from a perfect Giggsy pass. And suddenly we were screaming our heads off just outside the baggage check area. Think it scared the shit out of everyone around there!
Went home damn happy!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Peter Schmeichel For A Day
Successfully played goalkeeper for Saxo FC today!
And we won! Wasn't as bumbling as I thought I would be. Managed a few flying and reflex saves even!
Ended winning 10 - 4 against Herbert Smith FC.
And my knee survived the game too. Thankfully.
Now I'm feeling achy all over my arms from the lack of exercise.
Sigh. Really getting old.
And we won! Wasn't as bumbling as I thought I would be. Managed a few flying and reflex saves even!
Ended winning 10 - 4 against Herbert Smith FC.
And my knee survived the game too. Thankfully.
Now I'm feeling achy all over my arms from the lack of exercise.
Sigh. Really getting old.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
The Church And The Old Colonial Home
Spent yesterday morning and afternoon attending Jobeth and Clarence's wedding at that church beside the YMCA (darn I keep forgetting the name). It's the first time I've been in there and it was a really, really nice event! Always loved church weddings because they always come across a tad more meaningful than the standard Chinese ones.
Managed to catchup with a few old faces as well, considering how I've been missing out on some of the recent gatherings. All in all was a lovely afternoon spent. Only grumble was that I parked too far, at the SMU carpark haha.
Then we visited Iluma, the new shopping centre at Bugis. Was really nice and spacious! I'd recomend everyone to drop by there at least once soon because it's still not very crowded. It's a pretty funky place and the part that I like best is the arcade called Arcadia, which devoted more than half its floor area to those spaceship machines? You know, the one's where you control a machine hand that drops to fish out a soft toy? Yeah! There were tons of those machines there. Just like the zua zua le in Taiwan!
The above was from my Taiwan trip in 2007. Just like that except that me and the wifey didn't try playing it yesterday haha. Another time perhaps!
Evening we went over to Joey's house-warming near Harbourfront. She's got a really nice and huge place there (I seriously mean HUGE). IT's an old British styled colonial home, creeky floors and high ceilings type. Cool stuff, BBQ, beers et al. Although I dunno why I'm still meeting colleagues when I already see them 5 times a week!
This morning we went to this renovated hawker centre at Upper Thomson. I remember ma used to bring me there to by groceries from the Econ Minimart there when we were living in that area LONG ago. It was pretty nice being there and having a chillout breakfast.
Then we went ot Lower Pierce reservoir to catch some fish for my fish tank! Got ourselves about 5 baby shrimp and a couple of little fishies. I think they're all gonna be food for the rest of the fish tank population though. Sigh. Can't wait to renovate our balcony area.
We had crabs for dinner today! At Buangkok! Verdict? Great stuff! No need to travel too far for good crabs any longer! Whoot!
Ok enough of updates!
Managed to catchup with a few old faces as well, considering how I've been missing out on some of the recent gatherings. All in all was a lovely afternoon spent. Only grumble was that I parked too far, at the SMU carpark haha.
Then we visited Iluma, the new shopping centre at Bugis. Was really nice and spacious! I'd recomend everyone to drop by there at least once soon because it's still not very crowded. It's a pretty funky place and the part that I like best is the arcade called Arcadia, which devoted more than half its floor area to those spaceship machines? You know, the one's where you control a machine hand that drops to fish out a soft toy? Yeah! There were tons of those machines there. Just like the zua zua le in Taiwan!
The above was from my Taiwan trip in 2007. Just like that except that me and the wifey didn't try playing it yesterday haha. Another time perhaps!
Evening we went over to Joey's house-warming near Harbourfront. She's got a really nice and huge place there (I seriously mean HUGE). IT's an old British styled colonial home, creeky floors and high ceilings type. Cool stuff, BBQ, beers et al. Although I dunno why I'm still meeting colleagues when I already see them 5 times a week!
This morning we went to this renovated hawker centre at Upper Thomson. I remember ma used to bring me there to by groceries from the Econ Minimart there when we were living in that area LONG ago. It was pretty nice being there and having a chillout breakfast.
Then we went ot Lower Pierce reservoir to catch some fish for my fish tank! Got ourselves about 5 baby shrimp and a couple of little fishies. I think they're all gonna be food for the rest of the fish tank population though. Sigh. Can't wait to renovate our balcony area.
We had crabs for dinner today! At Buangkok! Verdict? Great stuff! No need to travel too far for good crabs any longer! Whoot!
Ok enough of updates!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
End Of August
Spent the weekend celebrating the wifey's birthday.
Started with dinner at Timbre@Substation. We had nice soup, pizza and fish&chips. Alas, we wanted to enjoy the live music there but the first set of musicians started only at 10pm. Xianz. So we left to search some other place. Food was really good though!
Ended up in Holland Village intending to check out Wala Wala. Had a sumptuous plate of fruits at the hawker center before walking over. But turns out the
live music was by a local hard metal group. Kinda too loud for us, all that screaming and shouting. So we headed off to do something else instead.
Went to Great World City to watch The Proposal. Wifey's choice, naturally. Turned out to be pretty ok, except the plot's a little too far-fetched. Oh, and Sandra Bullock is too old lah. Gimme Jessica Alba any day.
Then it was time for the Man U Arsenal game! Luckily the wifey didn't mind catching it so late. We watched it at Man U corner, Marquee@Far East Sq. Great game with Man U coming from behind to win 2-1. We played like shite and still manage to nick all 3 points. True mark of champions. We'd better improve from here though. Bring on Anderson!
Sunday I was brought to the most horrendous baby shower! Never felt so off before. Shant elaborate more here but it was just bad lah.
Evening we did family steamboat at the In-laws! Tasty and healthy food!
Started with dinner at Timbre@Substation. We had nice soup, pizza and fish&chips. Alas, we wanted to enjoy the live music there but the first set of musicians started only at 10pm. Xianz. So we left to search some other place. Food was really good though!
Ended up in Holland Village intending to check out Wala Wala. Had a sumptuous plate of fruits at the hawker center before walking over. But turns out the
live music was by a local hard metal group. Kinda too loud for us, all that screaming and shouting. So we headed off to do something else instead.
Went to Great World City to watch The Proposal. Wifey's choice, naturally. Turned out to be pretty ok, except the plot's a little too far-fetched. Oh, and Sandra Bullock is too old lah. Gimme Jessica Alba any day.
Then it was time for the Man U Arsenal game! Luckily the wifey didn't mind catching it so late. We watched it at Man U corner, Marquee@Far East Sq. Great game with Man U coming from behind to win 2-1. We played like shite and still manage to nick all 3 points. True mark of champions. We'd better improve from here though. Bring on Anderson!
Sunday I was brought to the most horrendous baby shower! Never felt so off before. Shant elaborate more here but it was just bad lah.
Evening we did family steamboat at the In-laws! Tasty and healthy food!
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