tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80388412012-02-16T17:16:44.028+08:00The secret and not-so-secret chatterings, mutterings and grumblings of olkgal, book lover, bibliophile, librarian, Singapore. It's always a work in progress!olkgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666687215501794252noreply@blogger.comBlogger4071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038841.post-16073499988603077702011-12-21T04:47:00.000+08:002011-12-21T04:48:20.572+08:00

auto insurance discounts

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found the perfect shoes for my wedding.. and i love them! Can't wait to wear them for the wedding.

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Interesting.. ..The Output Profile 食傷格 The Output Profile is the idea-maker, the dreamer, and the visionary. Output Profile individuals tend to be the ones coming up with the plans and structures, and dreaming up great ideas and backstories. They to be the ones telling the story and being the centre of attention, and are often performers at the workplace - literally, the stars of the show!

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It was really too cold.. and too long.. I really enjoyed my visit back to Singapore, seeing my family, meeting up with friends, shopping and eating.There are some up side to winter.. the snow was fun.. especially when the sun is shining.. everything is a winter wonderland. The dogs really enjoying playing, running, digging and catching snowballs!The ice skating was really lovely too!The best part

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It's been a long winter. Too cold in fact. At times, i feel that i will never get to feel warm again. So i'm really happy to be back in the sun. To be with family.. catch up with friends and eat!

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Best Occupational Category You're a CREATOR KeywordsNonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music

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Last year, i was in Singapore and received some gifts from Netherlands.This year, i spent it with H's family.. and got presents. On top of some money, a breadbox and chocolates, i got a gedicht(poem) composed by H, to accompany my gift.-------------------------------------------------Sinterklaas heeft gehoord wat jou is overkomenJe mooie fiets is door dieven meegenomenJe had hiervan wel veel

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I thought that autumn was over where the frost appeared. Boy was i wrong. Can't blame me, for it is my first autumn here.So after the frost, we had some rain, and then, a whole week of brilliant weather. Sunny and dry. It was really lovely to see the fall colours.At first it was greenish still..Then the colours just popped out! Same place, just 1 week laterAmazing huh?We also took a weekend out

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Been over 6 months since i've been here. looking back.. the time just flew pass.. and now it's getting cold already. I took out all of my winter clothes, my giant coat. Bought a couple of new sweaters, ski gloves and ski jacket. It's kind crazy how cold it can gets. Overnight.. we got frost.. And i didn't even put up my summer travel pictures. :PSchool is going really well. The private lessons

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Been busy with tennis, lessons, and planting.haahaa..love the black eye peas..

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Summer is almost over, and my holidays is ending. However, just before the cold weather sets in, i had the opportunity to visit one of the nicest flower parade, not that i have see many. There's quite a few in Netherlands and the well-known ones are: Bloemencorso BollenstreekBloemencorso ZundertBloemencorso LichtenvoordeLast weekend was the flower parade in Zundert. Held every 1st sunday of the

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I love mussels.. and it's great that it's mussel season here. €6 for 2 whole kg...The easiest way to cook them is in a pot, with some white wine and soup vegetables.. And... i got suggestions to cook them with Tom Yum.. H didn't like them as much cos he wasn't used to eating mussels with chilli!Next time..Oh.. and we went to H's cousin's land.. and there they planted tons of stuff.. Apples

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A group of friends decided that instead of going out for dinner, it'd be nice to cook for each other..... a nice dinner with course/theme, like Wie is de Chef? We were so excited by it. The first to cook was I & B... and they set such a high standard for us to follow!This was the starter. Eel on a vegetable bed with toast Yellow pepper soupMain course: Lamb..I normally don't like lamb due to its

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I'm a huge Ben & Jerry's fan.. so much so that even my dog has Ben & Jerry's collar and leash. I think that it's simply too cute.. and also am learning how to make Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavours on my ice-cream maker.To my amazement.. i have just read that Ben & Jerry's is looking to introduce a library-theme flavours!Ben & Jerry's is considering launching a library-themed ice-cream flavour,

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Spent a great weekend in Belgium. It wasn't what i expected at all. I didn't know that Brussels was so beautiful or that many chocolate shops!But before, i had to visit Hoegaarden, the town.. for the beer! Did you know that the old spelling of Hoegaarden was... HougaerdeHere's a statue that tell you how to pour beer properly!And there in the courtyard was a lovely little restaurant and they serve

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i had left my Hong Kong Disneyland Stitch (from Lilo and Stitch) towel behind in Parc Asterix during my trip to France and was naturally upset that i didn't managed to get it back from the hotel despite of the calls i've made. My sister left her HTC phone behind too.. and she didn't get it back either. I seriously think that the housekeeping staff is very lousy. i mean, given that after you check

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So i was in Le Mans a couple of weeks ago. Coincidentally, the visit there was the weekend that the 24 heures du mans was held.We had bought tickets to view the race over Saturday and Sunday. Having been to the F1 in Singapore previously, i pretty much expected it to be the same but without the names that we so often hear in the news and papers.To my surprise, when we reach Le Mans, our host,

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I would want to be the Blueberry girl and i got the chance to be one..Tis blueberry season here and the woods have bushes that are filled with blueberries ready for plucking.See all of them? I spent 1.5hours being bitten by mossies to pick the berries.. and there's so many more to be picked.i figured i got maybe 1 kilo worth of blueberries.. And after getting a recipe for blueberry crumble from

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Ghent is such a lovely town. From 1000 - 1550, it was one of the most important towns in Europe. Larger than London and only second to Paris. So much history and so beautiful...It was a lovely day and the colours was amazing... we had a great day there. St. Bavo's Cathedral Oldest hotel in Ghent F.decorate(_ge('photo_notes'), F._photo_notes).notes_go_go_go(3586206915, 'http://farm4.

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Parc Astérix .. which i will be there in a couple of weeks time.. andHergé MuseumRené Magritte MuseumWent to Delft over the weekend and visited Johannes Vermeer Centre... it was really nice to learn something about the painter... and i learnt that the painting of the girl with the pearl earring... her eyes follow you no matter where you are standing, earning the painting the nickname, "Mona Lisa

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isn't it great that Netherlands is the 3rd happiest country in the world? Just some of the things that make me happy

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So many things happened in the last week. First was the celebration of Queen's Day in Amsterdam, which turned out to be shocking due to the car crash and reportedly attempted attack on the Royal Family. All the parties and concerts in Netherlands were cancelled, except for Amsterdam. Due to the high volume of people in the city, cancelling it there would have been a terrible idea as the public

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Finally got to go and see some tulip fields today. We are all scheduled to go to keukenhof next week.. but to be honest, with the weather that we are having, i was a bit afraid that the tulips would have been gone by then. So H was really nice to drive over 300km (return trip) to the North of Netherlands so that we could take some pictures. It was such a pity that after 1 week of beautiful

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i would so get this book.. affirmations and advice for her!

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Today, he smells totally like a wet sheepdog. In a bad way..POUUII!

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Are the in-thing to have.. they are the coolest!hahahaSee here!I love my piet the fiets!

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Easter weekend was spent with H's family. imagine CNY, but ang moh style. Whole lot of relatives and feasting. Glad to have the opportunity to meet with the extended family and the weather was perfect.Easter egg hunting, horse rides, farm visit, skipping and trampoline jumps. How cool is that huh? Spring is really pretty here... everyday i see more and more flowers and

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And it's really pretty here. Oh, yes, my lack of updates was due to me moving across continents from Singapore to Netherlands.In the beginning, there was a lot of emotions that i was going through, from being excited to sad, scared and nervous. There were so many nights that i couldn't sleep. First from not being able to settle my things, not enough money for my insurance premiums, not being able

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Last night, while walking the dog, i saw a shooting star.. really! Here! I haven't seen one since my last trip to tasmania where i stood out there in the cold, freezing my ass off just to look at the beautiful twinkling stars.Especially with what i'm undertaking, and the move that i will make next week... i made a wish.And i'm happy and at peace.

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Cool picture taken by a fellow diver at Tioman. BTW, i don't fancy the day when this fire extinguisher is needed.

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Got 2 lenses from my friend and i so love them. More of the 30mm 1.4 than the 10mm one. Well, i guess that i've been using the 30mm more.. given my subjects. It's amazing..Let's see if i can keep them for good. Tee hee heeBTW, am watching the Oscar live now. Hugh Jackson is so dishy. He sings, dances, entertains and is so drool-worthy. Wouldn't it be great if i get the job and he's there too?

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From Zits, Feb 01, 2009

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This picture made me smile... i think his expression is so funny.. plus he's cute too.

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Listen to this and you'd laugh till tears roll down your cheeks.Michael Owen works in a cafe and used to work in South Africa acquiring snakes for reptile parks. The Morning Crew called him up enquiring about the acquisition of a anaconda (or aneconda as they spelt it on the CD) for a reptile park. Now, Michael Owen calls his appendage Anaconda.. listen and see what happens! From The Best of

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The call came on early morning. The radio alarm had just gone off and i was listening to my favorite radio station, Brisbane B105 fm.The news came on, and there were reports of 3 whales being beached at a beach 1hr's drive away and appeals were made for the public to come and help to save them. They need water, cloth, and people to help them get back to the sea.Immediately, i sat up in bed, woke

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I watch ads all the time when the television is on in Netherlands. UNfortunately, H is a channel surfer.... which was kind of sucky cos i learnt so much Dutch ( korting, huiskamer.. etc) while watching the ads.. and they have the funniest ones. i literally have to fight the remote control from him to watch the ads! Saw the previous Eneco one?This was 1 advertisement that both of us really enjoyed

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Took out some of my old film pictures to be scanned. Here are some of my favorites, besides the recent ones from Vietnam and Cambodia.Cycling from Singapore to Desaru, Malaysia. Desaru Beach, Malaysia Busselton JettyWA, Australia Great Wall of ChinaBeijing, China Rows of rickshawBeijing, China

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It's no secret that i enjoy the outdoors, adventure, sports, photography and travelling. Hence, i applied for the best job in the world - becoming a caretaker for in Australia on Hamilton Island.Check out my application video and vote for me.For all you know... if I get the job... you are more than welcome to visit and stay with me for free!How about it?Click click click!

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Neil Gaiman won the Newbery Award for The Graveyard Book..It's so wonderful!I love that book..The Graveyard Book (Hardcover) by Neil Gaiman (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

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Found this article that was published online in Dec/Jan 2007This was a marketing project that i thought of and executed for work back then to promote the Ask service.Had so much fun with it.-------------------------------------------------My Job and Me!Want to know what a fairytale princess, backpacking traveller and sci-fi hero have in common?Just ASK!A brainchild of the National Library Board (

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and i got a macbook! hahahahit's been really fun... learning to use all the applications.. and even make my own video using imovie.i can't tell you how much i love the spaces (cos i multi task so much) and all the tools.. i love my macbookBTW, yesterday was a brilliant day

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Am so excited to be watching this event live.History is in the making.

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This is why...my beloved car plate from Brisbane over 10 years ago.It's an accessory plate cos this was for the trailer. I had to return the original plates when i sold the car, naturally

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Am trying to fix the blog appearance but i don't have the patience to figure out how to do it properly.I want to make the header resize automatically regardless the size of your browser window.. so..Anyone can help?

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Winter in Austria and NetherlandsFalling off the sled.Going up to the top of Rauchkopfhuttle, at 1890m and skiing down!Ice skating on frozen ponds.Personal ice skating rink in the garden. How cool is that?Personal stash of fireworks and a great fireworks displayBeautiful winter landscapeHomemade pancakes for my breakfastWhat about Rosée Hoegaarden? If you ever get to try this.. you'd love it.And

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It was over too soon. But i couldn't stay away for too long, given that i had to look after my dog. He was being taken care of, but i felt that he was neglected. His fur was all messy and matted.. and such. It didn't really give me a sense of peace and i missed him terribly.So now i'm back.. and will be staying put till after my sister's wedding.. and then we will be moving over.Was a wonderful

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I'd imagine myself buying a bird cage.. and i did.. it was a totally horrifying experience to walk into a bird store... selling live birds in cages everywhere... hanging from the ceiling, along the corridor.. and the noise they make just one just walk pass them! The flapping noises, squawks and such. Ironically, the owner thought that i was afraid of the dog and tied him up. It was the birds that

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Sintaklaas is the quintessential traditional Dutch celebration.. and i was really bummed not to be able to be there for the occasion.Imagine my surprise when i got a parcel in the mail filled with treasures from Sintaklaas!!! Check them out.It consisted of1. 2 drawings from Claire to Sintaklaas which was stuffed in her shoes2. 1 song book "zie ginds komt de stoomboot"3. Frog is Frog by Max

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BTW, my laptop died.. am in the process of replacing it. i didn't know whether to fix it.. or replace it. Well, given what happened, i do think that replacing it maybe a better idea.So... i'm missing my laptop now...

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I finally found the advertisment that i saw in Netherlands when i was over there. I simply love it and can't stop laughing.Presenting Hans Klok for EnecoSome background.. Hans Klok is a famous dutch illusionist...

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Never thought that it would hit that close to home. I remember her... she is stunning with perfect skin... and was so poised and sweet, friendly..... there are some who are pretty and have a air of arrogance or something that i wouldn't want to have anything to do with.. but not her, always with a smile on her face.The first time i met her was at Big D's... i was there for the first time.. and

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The Skinny BridgeKerkstraat/Nieuwe KerkstraatAmsterdam, 1018 EMTel: +31 (0)20 201 8800 (Tourist Information)In 1671 a small footbridge was built across the river Amstel. The bridge was made of wood and it could be raised. In the beginning the bridge was called the "chicken's bridge" because of its small construction. Later on, again due to the construction, it adopted the name "Skinny Bridge",

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So simple and nice.A friend made that for my "last day" party.. and it's sososos wonderful.. loads of seafood, peas, peppers, chicken, chorizo...2 batches were JUST enough.. and left us wanting more!I want to try making it. H was drooling just looking at the picturesShe even made a brilliant flourless cake, which was deemed as 'flawless' by one of the other guests!And loads of sangria... yum

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This candid picture cracks me up big time!

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Today is the day that i had to clear out my work desk after almost 8 years. It was tougher than i thought. I have want to leave early. However, i started going thru my emails.. and downloading all the pictures and such since then.. and i realised that i have lots of good memories of working with my colleagues cum friends, projects that i have worked on.. and the batty exchanges thru the

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I love the tigers...Hope nothing happens to them.Read more here, here and here

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With good friends.. from one who is the deafest of us all, who could heard the phone ring when all of us couldn't.. to the one who picked up the phone and went , "Hello, hello, hello, hello" without realising that the cable dropped out.Thanks for a wonderful trip! Hope that next year.. I'll be back for our annual KL trip.

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i saw the prettiest peek-toe Mary Janes yesterday.. and it was going for really cheap price.. in patent leather and so comfortable.. but cos i have a very common size foot.. they ran out of my size. In black, tan and even red.i so love this pair of shoes.. so classic, elegant..BBBbbwwwaaaahhhhhh!!!

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A friend asked me to take some pictures of her dogs... and this is my fave!And here's some more of the cute puppies...

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Cos I just collected my Chacos from my friend and i love them!!!Can't wait to groom my very sexy chaco tan!

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Schmap just shortlisted and contacted me for permission to use one of my picture of the Skinny Bridge on Amstel River, Amsterdam, Netherlands to use for their guide.I'm thrilled, of cos, to get some recognition and credit for my skills, art? :P However, with the debate on creative license, how companies are getting people to agree to use pictures for free and such companies are publishing and

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who doesn't love him?

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today, after finishing off The Magician, i realised that it's going to be a 6 (SIX) parter.. how long will i have to wait for the book series to finish?sigh...one thing for sure.. i can't wait till the next book comes outThe Sorceress (Secrets Immortal Nicholas Flamel) by Michael Scott

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peanuts, 19 october 2008

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Been busy doing lots of reading. Read a couple of chicklit books, and a couple of other ones.. but the ones that i've been totally hooked on are listed below.Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)by Christopher PaoliniArtemis Fowl and the Time Paradox by Eoin ColferThen by Morris GleitzmanThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaimanand now i'm waiting for my copy of this.The Magician (Secrets Immortal Nicholas

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It was great that it was a holiday yesterday and i had a great time doing stuff and hanging out with friends.Caught up with a girlfriend who's been staying overseas.. and the conversation drifted over to Kung Fu Panda - the movie. How her son is obsessed with it.. and how she had to buy a whole set of water bottles of all the characters cos the tigress one wasn't available for sale on its own..

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From the first ever Singapore F1 night race.. the pictures here from Boston took my breath away!And from here tooFor a re-cap of the race, check out here Singapore Executive Summary from Axis of Oversteer.com Video on Vimeo.

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From Stone Soup, 28 Sept 2008

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I can't believe that i have a copy in my hands and am reading it now.The Graveyard Book (Hardcover) by Neil Gaiman (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator) is not released yet in both US and UK.And i am reading it already.It was the last copy at Kino.. i was sososos surprised that it is for sale already.. and i got it.I was reading the first chapter while sitting at

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I have to start now

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Hrrmpp.. seems that September is such a happening month.I had a few close friends having birthdays, weddings and my parent's 40th wedding anniversary was last weekend.Quite an achievement. Don't know if i'd ever reach a 40th wedding anniversary!! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed.And it was a real pity that i had to miss a wedding in London and KL. But i may get to attend a wedding in June in

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3 days in a row, i went to Big D's Grill... and inhaled what i orderedSo did A and CK... and it was funny.. cos they kept nodding their heads while eating the fish and chips and the crabmeat linguine. The best part, they are heading there again tonight to try Big D's steak. I want to go too!!!And here's the man himself, Damian D'Silva.Addy: Big D's Grill Blk 18 Bedok South Road#01-8711.30am to

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Can you believe that i went to the same place for dinner and lunch on consecutive days?Had anchovy pasta on Monday night..And Crabmeat linguini on Tuesday afternoon.Am dreaming of going back for pork loins on wednesday.Die!

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It was perfect.. and a couple of us saw turtles too.. though i didn't see. I saw the dm signaling but i was too high up as i couldn't equalise.. hence, missed it.This was H diving last year in Nigaloo Reef with a turtle. His friend took this very beautiful picture.Oh.. and i got a new coat. Funny story about the coat. We were window shopping and we saw a DKNY winter coat which H said that i'd

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Dedicated to J, who was so looking forward to it but missed it.This was the place we had dinnerThis was the scallops that were so juicy and nice at the place we had dinner.This was the vegetables that were so green and crispy, where the scallops that were so juicy and nice at the place we had dinner.This were the gong gongs that tastes so sweet and spicy in the sauce, where the vegetables that

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And cat dancing on my car!

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Feasting, Diving, Holiday & Reading this book (not particularly in that order)Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl)by Eoin Colfer You wouldn't believe how much trouble that i have to go through to get this book in time for my trip.1. Kino at Bugis was sold out2. Kino at Taka had copies but i was unable to make my way down as i needed to pick up my laptop3. Got someone working at Harris(

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I believe in myself. Yup, flying without wings, it's possibleLive your Digital Dream with Canon

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With the Olympics on-going, it's a fact that i have been trying to catch as much of it on tv as possible.It didn't help that H, while both of us was watching the opening ceremony went, "Oh, that's Martijn's brother carrying the flag for Netherlands." Although he mentioned it previously and that i have yet to meet Jeroen, i was like.. whoa... i had dinner and drinks with his brother! And who is

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Lose - Kingsley getting cut by glass on his foot, needing medical attention.Win- Getting a cheque from HDB & contractor after Kingsley got injuried on a field after they admitted that it was due to their neligence.Lose- Getting a ticket for parking at a no parking zone.Win- Being one of the first to get my hands on the very much anticipated panasonic lumix dmc-lx3.Lose - Getting caught driving in

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Managed to get one of the first few in town!and decided to go and test some shots.am so loving the f2 on it!!!

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I'm selling my camera, Luxxie 2, AKA Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 to raise funds!! It’s in a great condition, no scratches, everything’s working fine and 2 months warranty left. You get everything, box, manuals, cables, CD and warranty card. It took such brilliant pictures such as these below. Now here’s your chance to take your very own beautiful pictures too! email me at X if you would like to

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okies.. now moving forward...

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Guess what flavours i made over the weekend?tee hee hee...Plum Wine Granita... I chopped up the plums in the wine and put it into the granita They looked really pretty inside. And the next flavour i tried? Passion fruit sorbet... almost as good as the one that i tried in Vietnam... errr.. though i think need more sugar? Mum complaint that it was very sour... but maybe she wasn't used to eating

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Yum yum... who wants some?

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I had a craving after speaking to a die-hard coffee fan. So decided to try this recipe out as my first attempt for my ice cream maker. Plus, i know for sure that there is a willing taster in the mist for this coffee-flavoured ice-cream.I found the recipe hereVietnamese Coffee Ice Cream Recipe recipe from Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz Ingredients 1 cup (400 g) sweetened condensed milk1 cup of

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I'm really excited about my latest toy, H too... he called me up and went, " Ben???":PBeen checking out some websites to find recipes to try and they are some really good ones. Will be trying something simple this weekend.. a sorbet. It will be so cooling with the hot weather. The problem is, so many recipes and so little time! Already, people are asking me for a taste - provided it is good of

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Yeah.. i'm happy..finally got this to add to my collection. It was on sale!!!!And.. the best book to go with this is this! Anyone getting for me???Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book (Paperback)H has been saying that he will buy it for me for the longest time. Not this exact model.. but an ice cream maker. Several ways that i have tried to get him to buy for me was to win bets,

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Am doing some updating for my blog... so please be patient..i know that it's a mess right now.Also.. i'm counting down for my dutch test.. am very nervous about it.One good thing is that with the mock test i took... i passed with 95%Wwoooo hooo!!That gave me some confidence!

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I looked and looked and thought that it was gone forever.Lookie!!My Miffy umbrellaIsn't it a beauty... it turned up when i was packing.I really wonder how it will withstand the North Wind though.It's funny, cos in one of the stories by Aseop's, which i have heard when i was young, the North Wind competes with the sun to see who is stronger.And let me say that haing been in the path of the North

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†Saw this video?It's such a wonderful ad by discovery. Did i ever tell you that i love man vs wild and Mike Rowe in Dirty Jobs?I got inspired to make my own video out of my New Zealand pictures.How about my travels from Sept 2007 to Feb 2008?

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i have never been much of a fan of all the luxury branded leather stuff.. something that h is very happy about. i think that i'm the only girl who went to Paris and just took a peek through the windows of the flagship LV store, Gucci, Hermes, Chanel and just went, " Okies, that's out of the way, let's go back to the hotel, freshen up and DINNER!!!!!!!!!"i appreciate nice stuff as much as the

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How cool is that? Visit his webiste at http://www.dirtycarart.com to see all the drawings!

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on my playlist now

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J and I signed up for the Nike+ Human Race 10k... a 10k run no less..all for the sake of a very cool PINK nike tee with a unqiue BIB number printed on it.Needless to say.. i think i surely die...

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Over een kleine mol die wil weten wie er op zijn kop gepoept heeft by Werner Holzwarth & Wolf ErlbruchClick here to hear the book being readJip and JannakeBy Annie M.G. Schmidt Jip en Janneke: Bloemen plukken en andere verhalenBy Annie M.G. Schmidt

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I likey the video/song...was one the biggest fan ever, managed to get all of their autographs except for Jordan Knight when they performed in Singapore donkey years ago!har har har

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