Friday, March 28, 2008
Warcraft Meh
Was at a LAN shop playing warcraft with my bf - and to my surprise he constructed a MEH with structures in the game. Naughty naughty. I was so amused i took a picture of it on my screen.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
grazing spot
it's my bf's bday this sat - and i'm still clueless on what to do for him.
what to do? what to do?
at the recent IT show last week, i've bought a laptop for him while he's away in germany. it's really value for money, given the specs i got - 3G RAM and GEForce 8400 - great for playing any games he want, while he's travelling. it is also fortunate that i got a rather plump bonus this month so it has hardly bruised my pocket.
however i have passed him the laptop the day before so there is no more gift or surprises on his bday. i think i should do something nice for him though.... but what?
how about a 3 hr spa for him? full body massage for his aching back will be good. hmm, mabbe we go aramsa @ bishan gardens.
and where off for food?
i wanted to try Picotin (Horse Feed in french)- a joint venture by Sebestien ( Sebestien Bistrot, Les Amis Grp) & Emmanuel Stroobant (Saint Pierre). I was rather devastated when i heard Sebestien left Sebestien Bistrot - as it's my fave french place to go - it's pretty decent french food at good value. And i like its cosy laid back atmosphere. Sadly, Picotin doesn't seem to live up to the Bistrot's reputation. I wonder why they serve Pizzas at a french establishment. Maybe it's for an informal feel. But the reviews didn't get me hyped up at all. So i guess i'll give this new setup a miss, will wait till it's more settled.
Chef Chan? I was rather disappointed with the chef's famed 3 Signature dishes - shark's fin, black pepper beef, and roast chicken. And i know the reason why. It's exactly the same reason why Chef Chan closed down his restaurant and set up this new private dining one - he is unable to control and maintain the quality of the food if he is serving the masses. This time round he is the one doing most of the cooking - and hence i bet the quality must be much better. That said, the 'dish' that impressed me most is not one of the 3 Signature dishes, but their mango pudding.
It's so light when i tasted it at first, then suddenly there is a burst of mango, and best of it all, it leaves a desirable mango aftertaste. It's the most amazing mango pudding i have tried - having tried mango puddings in almost every chinese restaurant i visited. But will i pay $88 / person to try his mango pudding? I doubt so.
Should i then go Saint Pierre or Saint Julien? I think i can still manage, all thanks to my bonus and increment :) Or should we go somewhere more affordable but yet very fulfilling? Hmmm. OH, i'm beginning to miss Sebestian's Bistrot! :P
what to do? what to do?
at the recent IT show last week, i've bought a laptop for him while he's away in germany. it's really value for money, given the specs i got - 3G RAM and GEForce 8400 - great for playing any games he want, while he's travelling. it is also fortunate that i got a rather plump bonus this month so it has hardly bruised my pocket.
however i have passed him the laptop the day before so there is no more gift or surprises on his bday. i think i should do something nice for him though.... but what?
how about a 3 hr spa for him? full body massage for his aching back will be good. hmm, mabbe we go aramsa @ bishan gardens.
and where off for food?
i wanted to try Picotin (Horse Feed in french)- a joint venture by Sebestien ( Sebestien Bistrot, Les Amis Grp) & Emmanuel Stroobant (Saint Pierre). I was rather devastated when i heard Sebestien left Sebestien Bistrot - as it's my fave french place to go - it's pretty decent french food at good value. And i like its cosy laid back atmosphere. Sadly, Picotin doesn't seem to live up to the Bistrot's reputation. I wonder why they serve Pizzas at a french establishment. Maybe it's for an informal feel. But the reviews didn't get me hyped up at all. So i guess i'll give this new setup a miss, will wait till it's more settled.
Chef Chan? I was rather disappointed with the chef's famed 3 Signature dishes - shark's fin, black pepper beef, and roast chicken. And i know the reason why. It's exactly the same reason why Chef Chan closed down his restaurant and set up this new private dining one - he is unable to control and maintain the quality of the food if he is serving the masses. This time round he is the one doing most of the cooking - and hence i bet the quality must be much better. That said, the 'dish' that impressed me most is not one of the 3 Signature dishes, but their mango pudding.
It's so light when i tasted it at first, then suddenly there is a burst of mango, and best of it all, it leaves a desirable mango aftertaste. It's the most amazing mango pudding i have tried - having tried mango puddings in almost every chinese restaurant i visited. But will i pay $88 / person to try his mango pudding? I doubt so.
Should i then go Saint Pierre or Saint Julien? I think i can still manage, all thanks to my bonus and increment :) Or should we go somewhere more affordable but yet very fulfilling? Hmmm. OH, i'm beginning to miss Sebestian's Bistrot! :P
Dancing rays, marshmallow skies
It’s a beautiful morn.
The sun rays are shimmering brightly on the face of the ocean; the hues of blue swaying playfully in tandem to the dancing rays.
I sat by the window gazing lazily at the beauty of my view, lamenting slightly at my loss of missing many beautiful sunrise. I wish I can take in life at a slower pace, to enjoy and experience the beauty of God’s creation.
Life is a rat race in the land (or gutters haha) where I live. I have to stay competitive, dynamic, and to seek for excellence. It is always to maximize or optimize the time we have – to stretch every hour to do the most effective in the most efficient manner. As a result, I’m trained to focus and prioritize my tasks – I can’t conceive life without my Ipod calendar – it has become an integral part of me and is now the driver of my life. Yes I am quite like its slave.
Oh well, the reason why I can be sitting by the window appreciating the views today is because I am currently attending this boring Expert Excel class that is held @ Shenton Way, overlooking the sea. And I happen to be sitting by the window with the views. While I had expected them to teach Macros, Charts and Analysis for the Expert level class, they actually kicked off teaching how to format values and create shapes and format colors. But even for such basics, there are always some new tricks to pick up. Even if there’s nothing to learn today, well it’s a wonderful break from my work; so I’m not complaining. I just have to be patient and wait for the juicy part of the lesson.
Meanwhile I can spend my time gazing at the fluffy marshmallow clouds.
The sun rays are shimmering brightly on the face of the ocean; the hues of blue swaying playfully in tandem to the dancing rays.
I sat by the window gazing lazily at the beauty of my view, lamenting slightly at my loss of missing many beautiful sunrise. I wish I can take in life at a slower pace, to enjoy and experience the beauty of God’s creation.
Life is a rat race in the land (or gutters haha) where I live. I have to stay competitive, dynamic, and to seek for excellence. It is always to maximize or optimize the time we have – to stretch every hour to do the most effective in the most efficient manner. As a result, I’m trained to focus and prioritize my tasks – I can’t conceive life without my Ipod calendar – it has become an integral part of me and is now the driver of my life. Yes I am quite like its slave.
Oh well, the reason why I can be sitting by the window appreciating the views today is because I am currently attending this boring Expert Excel class that is held @ Shenton Way, overlooking the sea. And I happen to be sitting by the window with the views. While I had expected them to teach Macros, Charts and Analysis for the Expert level class, they actually kicked off teaching how to format values and create shapes and format colors. But even for such basics, there are always some new tricks to pick up. Even if there’s nothing to learn today, well it’s a wonderful break from my work; so I’m not complaining. I just have to be patient and wait for the juicy part of the lesson.
Meanwhile I can spend my time gazing at the fluffy marshmallow clouds.
Monday, March 10, 2008
the curse of money
the fact is that money is neither good nor bad - it all depends on whether you are its master or slave. hmm, i really enjoy the short drama screened on every monday night - it is always exploring some heartwarming & meaningful stories.
today's story is about a man who once had a bowl of satisfying porridge and has since been unable to find any that came close to that. in his great dissatifaction and agony, he put up an offer of half million dollars for the best bowl of porridge. as the story unravels his past, the best bowl of porridge was one that was presented to him when he was penniless and shivering out of hunger. hence after having all the delicacies in the world, no amount of money could buy him the best bowl of porridge - for the best is something no amount of money can buy.
i was so touched, and for a split second i wondered if this is a sign for me, since i'm currently in a dilemma. i was just smsing my bf who's in germany right now - should i accept or reject the offer? it's enormous sum of money - should i give it up?
master or slave.....master or slave.........oh crap! the cursed money.....arrgh!
today's story is about a man who once had a bowl of satisfying porridge and has since been unable to find any that came close to that. in his great dissatifaction and agony, he put up an offer of half million dollars for the best bowl of porridge. as the story unravels his past, the best bowl of porridge was one that was presented to him when he was penniless and shivering out of hunger. hence after having all the delicacies in the world, no amount of money could buy him the best bowl of porridge - for the best is something no amount of money can buy.
i was so touched, and for a split second i wondered if this is a sign for me, since i'm currently in a dilemma. i was just smsing my bf who's in germany right now - should i accept or reject the offer? it's enormous sum of money - should i give it up?
master or slave.....master or slave.........oh crap! the cursed money.....arrgh!
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