Been wanting to do it for ages but was waiting till my teeth were fully straightened before I did it but I wanted to look good for my wedding (who doesn't?) so I decided to do it one month earlier.
Okay it didn't go too well for me because I've got extremely sensitive teeth.
I guess every part of me is sensitive so I should have expected it but I NEVER expected it to hurt more than a freaking surgery!
I gave up after the first round (there are 3) so my dentist got me some toothpaste for sensitive teeth and tooth mousse to prepare me for the next two rounds.
I even had painkillers before we started, I can't imagine how bad it would have been otherwise. It's hurting even a few hours later.
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My dentist suggested injecting the gums before we start again and I said hell yeah why not!
I'd willingly take 4 jabs in my gums than this shit all over again. :(
Upset! This is the first time I've given up something because it was PAINFUL.
Okay I'm going to roll around on my bed now because it won't stop hurting.
It feels like I just got deep fillings in all my teeth all down to the back. Grr.
Oh, on the bright side, even with one round of treatment I can already see a huge difference!
I couldn't stop showing off to my mum while she was eating just now, lol.
*BIG GRIN*
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Cafe Epicurious
After reading the rave reviews about their all-day breakfasts and affordability, I found out that they had an outlet near me at the Rail Mall and decided to give it a try....
MEGA FAIL.
Was pretty peckish so BF and me both decided to have the Full Monty sets.
I guess maybe I've been spoilt by hotel room service breakfast sets but this was definitely not worth the trip, time and money.
For $22 you get: toast, 3 eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, half a tomato, baked beans, orange juice and tea/coffee. Sounds pretty good right?
The eggs I had sunny-side up and BF had scrambled and were probably the only okay items in the set, and not even better than what I can produce in the kitchen myself (and I am no regular in there!).
His scrambled eggs were extremely normal and not salty enough, much like the fast food breakfast type except we were not given seasonings on the table.
My sunny-side ups were a little uncooked on the top (Salmonella anyone??) but I still ate it anyway because I was hungry.
Bacon was streaky bacon terribly cooked, not crispy at all, pretty flat and soggy. Some of it landed in the baked beans which I hate because I don't like my food to mix!
Sausages were terrible. Tasteless little pieces of things fried in too much oil..
Never had such terrible tasting sausages before in my life.
Mushrooms were tasteless and just... slightly charred without seasoning.
Grilled tomato was sour and unseasoned. I've had better even though tomatoes aren't my favourite but I've raved about some at other restaurants.
The baked beans were probably okay because you can't really screw up canned baked beans right?
The orange juice at least was freshly squeezed and reasonably nice but the tea was weak and tasteless.
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You know sometimes service and ambience can sometimes rescue a place if their food wasn't so great?
Nada for Cafe Epicurious.
Ambience was terrible. It was okay when I got in at first then later on larger groups of people came in and it became squeezy and terribly noisy with uncontrolled kids shouting and making noise.
Service? I've seen other reviews that stated service was good.
Well in fact actually service was good... only initally.
I had intended to stay a little longer after my meal to relax (my intended time of stay was maybe 5-10 minutes) but I hadn't even finished my tea before some larger groups of customers needed some seats (there were other empty chairs around) and the staff started hassling us with the bill.
Anyway after the group with the kids came in and sat next to us I was already preparing to go.
It's just unfair that they serve families, groups and people older than us with more respect and give them better treatment.
Isn't my money of the same value as theirs?
I get this problem at most places in Singapore, not only at this food outlet so I'm pretty pissed off by now.
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I finished off my meal with dessert at another restaurant nearby with MUCH better service and ambience.. The dessert wasn't too bad too.
Judge for yourself if you ever want to be tricked by reviewers and go there for a disappointing experience like me.
MEGA FAIL.
Was pretty peckish so BF and me both decided to have the Full Monty sets.
I guess maybe I've been spoilt by hotel room service breakfast sets but this was definitely not worth the trip, time and money.
For $22 you get: toast, 3 eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, half a tomato, baked beans, orange juice and tea/coffee. Sounds pretty good right?
The eggs I had sunny-side up and BF had scrambled and were probably the only okay items in the set, and not even better than what I can produce in the kitchen myself (and I am no regular in there!).
His scrambled eggs were extremely normal and not salty enough, much like the fast food breakfast type except we were not given seasonings on the table.
My sunny-side ups were a little uncooked on the top (Salmonella anyone??) but I still ate it anyway because I was hungry.
Bacon was streaky bacon terribly cooked, not crispy at all, pretty flat and soggy. Some of it landed in the baked beans which I hate because I don't like my food to mix!
Sausages were terrible. Tasteless little pieces of things fried in too much oil..
Never had such terrible tasting sausages before in my life.
Mushrooms were tasteless and just... slightly charred without seasoning.
Grilled tomato was sour and unseasoned. I've had better even though tomatoes aren't my favourite but I've raved about some at other restaurants.
The baked beans were probably okay because you can't really screw up canned baked beans right?
The orange juice at least was freshly squeezed and reasonably nice but the tea was weak and tasteless.
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You know sometimes service and ambience can sometimes rescue a place if their food wasn't so great?
Nada for Cafe Epicurious.
Ambience was terrible. It was okay when I got in at first then later on larger groups of people came in and it became squeezy and terribly noisy with uncontrolled kids shouting and making noise.
Service? I've seen other reviews that stated service was good.
Well in fact actually service was good... only initally.
I had intended to stay a little longer after my meal to relax (my intended time of stay was maybe 5-10 minutes) but I hadn't even finished my tea before some larger groups of customers needed some seats (there were other empty chairs around) and the staff started hassling us with the bill.
Anyway after the group with the kids came in and sat next to us I was already preparing to go.
It's just unfair that they serve families, groups and people older than us with more respect and give them better treatment.
Isn't my money of the same value as theirs?
I get this problem at most places in Singapore, not only at this food outlet so I'm pretty pissed off by now.
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I finished off my meal with dessert at another restaurant nearby with MUCH better service and ambience.. The dessert wasn't too bad too.
Judge for yourself if you ever want to be tricked by reviewers and go there for a disappointing experience like me.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
"Good Parenting"
Me: I don't have enough table space to study...
Mum: Sit on the floor and write lor.
t(-_______-)t
Mum: Sit on the floor and write lor.
t(-_______-)t
*lies flat on bed*
BF had an off day for our medical check up (there are so many!!) so we decided to head to the Science Center one last time before we leave.
I was foolishly thinking it would be quiet on a weekday but NOOOOO there were so many kidssssssssss OMG.
I noticed a pattern while walking around the place (last time I went there was 4 years ago so it wasn't too fun for me, plus kids' screechings were really annoying me)- the PRCs tend to just try to elbow us out of the way regardless of whether they are young or old, couples or families. WTF?
Come to our country still want to try to push us out in any way possible!
Definitely will not stand for it.
No matter how many Singaporeans they managed to push/nudge/ram out of the way I refused to budge for them, because everyone waits their turn, I waited mine, I was there first so they can bloody hell WAIT like everyone else!
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Since I've been inactive like an inert gas since last year, the walk around SC took it's toll on me... In the later part I was whining already 'cos my legs were so tired!
So BF decided it's time to get my ass out for some exercise (AT LAST!!) and the next day after work he took me out for a jog.. Which turned out to be 70% walking but at least I'm aching today lol.
I need to get out more! :(
I was foolishly thinking it would be quiet on a weekday but NOOOOO there were so many kidssssssssss OMG.
I noticed a pattern while walking around the place (last time I went there was 4 years ago so it wasn't too fun for me, plus kids' screechings were really annoying me)- the PRCs tend to just try to elbow us out of the way regardless of whether they are young or old, couples or families. WTF?
Come to our country still want to try to push us out in any way possible!
Definitely will not stand for it.
No matter how many Singaporeans they managed to push/nudge/ram out of the way I refused to budge for them, because everyone waits their turn, I waited mine, I was there first so they can bloody hell WAIT like everyone else!
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Since I've been inactive like an inert gas since last year, the walk around SC took it's toll on me... In the later part I was whining already 'cos my legs were so tired!
So BF decided it's time to get my ass out for some exercise (AT LAST!!) and the next day after work he took me out for a jog.. Which turned out to be 70% walking but at least I'm aching today lol.
I need to get out more! :(
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
New addiction
Anyone who knew me in my secondary school days would have known that I was crazyyyyyy about earrings. I couldn't stop buying and in fact now I have a huge rack full of earrings (but don't wear anymore because I switched to non-costume jewellery a couple of years back).
Apart from my crazy make up purchasing recently, I've also been indulging myself in bags. *sigh*
I just can't seem to get myself to stop even though I still have quite a few completely untouched bags.
My room is freaking filling up with bags! I guess it's time to clear them out again..
Help?
Apart from my crazy make up purchasing recently, I've also been indulging myself in bags. *sigh*
I just can't seem to get myself to stop even though I still have quite a few completely untouched bags.
My room is freaking filling up with bags! I guess it's time to clear them out again..
Help?
Friday, July 15, 2011
Make-up Madness!!
The moment I was released from Hell (AKA exams), I had a meet-up with my godparents where we went for a little shopping and hit Sephora.
... And there the madness started.
I had initially only wanted to get 2 MAC lipsticks, brush cleaner and a glitter eyeshadow from Urban Decay.
THEN my godparents spotted a sign stating we'd get a free bag if we spent $180.
I added on a concealer from Too Faced and 2 pairs of UD eyelashes.
THEN my godparents saw the same sign stating we'd get a $40 voucher if we spent $240.
I added on a moisturiser and sleeping mask from LANIEGE.
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The next day: Bought a contouring and highlighting powder from Too Faced, using the $40 voucher.
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Following Sunday: Benefit blusher, 4 cleansing foams, Sephora blush brush
The next day: 2 MAC brushes (got the $40 voucher again), Sephora mask, Fekkai shampoo (using $40 voucher) (and a Kiehl's toner + Shu Uemura eye concealer)
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I'm still lacking: Stippling brush, foundation brush, stick concealer, face primer, body moisturiser.
Total spendage on make up + skincare: $700ish? WTF.
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*has been looking up DIY skincare products to avoid bombing out again*
:(
I can't wait to get to the US where I can get organic stuff to make DIY masks and also where I can get skincare/make up cheap off Amazon!
(Will be too far from town so free local delivery is WIN!)
... And there the madness started.
I had initially only wanted to get 2 MAC lipsticks, brush cleaner and a glitter eyeshadow from Urban Decay.
THEN my godparents spotted a sign stating we'd get a free bag if we spent $180.
I added on a concealer from Too Faced and 2 pairs of UD eyelashes.
THEN my godparents saw the same sign stating we'd get a $40 voucher if we spent $240.
I added on a moisturiser and sleeping mask from LANIEGE.
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The next day: Bought a contouring and highlighting powder from Too Faced, using the $40 voucher.
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Following Sunday: Benefit blusher, 4 cleansing foams, Sephora blush brush
The next day: 2 MAC brushes (got the $40 voucher again), Sephora mask, Fekkai shampoo (using $40 voucher) (and a Kiehl's toner + Shu Uemura eye concealer)
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I'm still lacking: Stippling brush, foundation brush, stick concealer, face primer, body moisturiser.
Total spendage on make up + skincare: $700ish? WTF.
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*has been looking up DIY skincare products to avoid bombing out again*
:(
I can't wait to get to the US where I can get organic stuff to make DIY masks and also where I can get skincare/make up cheap off Amazon!
(Will be too far from town so free local delivery is WIN!)
Parents' Meet-up!
Okay backdated entry from 10 July. :)
(The same day I got the bloody cabby.)
I'm guessing there were 6 nervous parents as we prepared to meet at the lobby of Mandarin Oriental hotel.
BF and me cabbed over to pick up his parents before heading over to the hotel.
We were early. Damn Singapore traffic- if there had a jam we would have been just on time, but in any case it's more polite to be early than late.
My parents and godparents arrived soon after, but again we were still 30 minutes early for our reservation at the restaurant.
There was a blood-curdling-ly awkward wait around the lobby as the parents kept switching around their chat partners and taking turns to walk around to admire the hotel decoration.
Finally the time arrived for all of us to head over to the restaurant for some yummy food and less awkwardness.
At the restaurant:
The initial plan was to let everyone decide on what they wanted to eat but they ended up pushing the responsibility around until it landed on BF and I.
Fortunately for us, I had already examined the menu online beforehand (I mean I had to pick a place with good food what right!) so we managed to quickly settle the orders.
Then, another thumb-twiddling wait while waiting for the food to arrive.
The parents seemed to be getting along well.. The table was getting a little too noisy.
I looked around and, oh shit, there was this dude from another table glaring at us.
>.<
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Okay to cut a long story short, the food was pretty yummy, I think I'll go back there for their dim sum buffet (KUROBUTA CHAR SIEW OMG!!!!!!).
Um, so I guess the parents all know each other now and are set for our ROM! :/
(The same day I got the bloody cabby.)
I'm guessing there were 6 nervous parents as we prepared to meet at the lobby of Mandarin Oriental hotel.
BF and me cabbed over to pick up his parents before heading over to the hotel.
We were early. Damn Singapore traffic- if there had a jam we would have been just on time, but in any case it's more polite to be early than late.
My parents and godparents arrived soon after, but again we were still 30 minutes early for our reservation at the restaurant.
There was a blood-curdling-ly awkward wait around the lobby as the parents kept switching around their chat partners and taking turns to walk around to admire the hotel decoration.
Finally the time arrived for all of us to head over to the restaurant for some yummy food and less awkwardness.
At the restaurant:
The initial plan was to let everyone decide on what they wanted to eat but they ended up pushing the responsibility around until it landed on BF and I.
Fortunately for us, I had already examined the menu online beforehand (I mean I had to pick a place with good food what right!) so we managed to quickly settle the orders.
Then, another thumb-twiddling wait while waiting for the food to arrive.
The parents seemed to be getting along well.. The table was getting a little too noisy.
I looked around and, oh shit, there was this dude from another table glaring at us.
>.<
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Okay to cut a long story short, the food was pretty yummy, I think I'll go back there for their dim sum buffet (KUROBUTA CHAR SIEW OMG!!!!!!).
Um, so I guess the parents all know each other now and are set for our ROM! :/
Medical exam!
Went for it on Tuesday (12 July) so that I can go on the detachment with BF. :)
I was pleasantly surprised when the medic managed to draw blood at the first stab (I had been vigorously pumping my arm with a bag of drinks beforehand) but because my veins are so tiny the flow kept stopping with every pull of the syringe.. So what ended up happening was a little jab further in every few seconds. The medic was being very careful though, I could feel his hands trembling because he was trying hard not to hurt me.
The vaccinator (new term eh!) was nice too! He carefully explained all the stuff I was going to get, what could be the side effects and then did the injections very painlessly. Most of the pain I felt was purely from the volume injected. In fact the pain lasted till today, but it's almost gone now!
All in all I would say they were extremely well-trained for such little experience (the blood tester told me he's only been here for 3 months) and very caring guys.
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So why did I do a blog entry about such a mundane subject?
I really really wanted to compliment these young boys for doing such a good job, in fact I would have written in to compliment them if I had remembered to get their names. :( Unfortunately it was early in the morning so my brain hadn't really woken up yet.
Seriously that was the least painful blood test even compared to qualified doctors/nurses who are stabbing people all the time, non-stop! And also very quick and painless injections done even though I had 3 simultaneously done, as compared to some (I'm guessing non-qualified) doctors who manage to make me hurt for more than a month!
Aside from the skill, their attitudes were also really good, being very patient with all my nonsense questions, checking everything thoroughly with the doctor before proceeding and explaining everything properly before we started. And as mentioned above they really put in the effort to be good at what they do.
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I can't help but wonder at the difference in the behaviour of young Singaporeans like those guys and the ones I meet outside. And they say youths are the rude ones?
I was pleasantly surprised when the medic managed to draw blood at the first stab (I had been vigorously pumping my arm with a bag of drinks beforehand) but because my veins are so tiny the flow kept stopping with every pull of the syringe.. So what ended up happening was a little jab further in every few seconds. The medic was being very careful though, I could feel his hands trembling because he was trying hard not to hurt me.
The vaccinator (new term eh!) was nice too! He carefully explained all the stuff I was going to get, what could be the side effects and then did the injections very painlessly. Most of the pain I felt was purely from the volume injected. In fact the pain lasted till today, but it's almost gone now!
All in all I would say they were extremely well-trained for such little experience (the blood tester told me he's only been here for 3 months) and very caring guys.
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So why did I do a blog entry about such a mundane subject?
I really really wanted to compliment these young boys for doing such a good job, in fact I would have written in to compliment them if I had remembered to get their names. :( Unfortunately it was early in the morning so my brain hadn't really woken up yet.
Seriously that was the least painful blood test even compared to qualified doctors/nurses who are stabbing people all the time, non-stop! And also very quick and painless injections done even though I had 3 simultaneously done, as compared to some (I'm guessing non-qualified) doctors who manage to make me hurt for more than a month!
Aside from the skill, their attitudes were also really good, being very patient with all my nonsense questions, checking everything thoroughly with the doctor before proceeding and explaining everything properly before we started. And as mentioned above they really put in the effort to be good at what they do.
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I can't help but wonder at the difference in the behaviour of young Singaporeans like those guys and the ones I meet outside. And they say youths are the rude ones?
Sunday, July 10, 2011
bloody cabby
BF pre-booked a cab last night.
Last minute change of plans for destination so we only managed to tell the cabby when he arrived. When I apologised he went all mad and started saying "you say sorry no use! Your plan change then you don't care my plan!"
Okay fine so to make up for the difference I paid him extra ten bucks.
Guess what? He got too much pride to say thanks but he just kept it rightaway. I felt like boxing him in the face lor. Nabeh it already make up the diff so still so angry for fuck? Some more I apologised again when I paid up! KNN.
So proud and angry then dun accept the extra lah. Bloody Singaporeans always like that one.
Last minute change of plans for destination so we only managed to tell the cabby when he arrived. When I apologised he went all mad and started saying "you say sorry no use! Your plan change then you don't care my plan!"
Okay fine so to make up for the difference I paid him extra ten bucks.
Guess what? He got too much pride to say thanks but he just kept it rightaway. I felt like boxing him in the face lor. Nabeh it already make up the diff so still so angry for fuck? Some more I apologised again when I paid up! KNN.
So proud and angry then dun accept the extra lah. Bloody Singaporeans always like that one.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
*depraved giggle*
I just realised that my dad has been wearing the t-shirt I got him for his birthday super frequently.
In case anyone thinks it's weird that I'm so happy about it..
We're not that close so I just find it really cute! :D
Or maybe attempting to complete my professional ethics module is getting on my nerves because the freaking page loads super slowly and keeps logging me out!! (*%$%^&*
Oh, and I also find it really cute that tomorrow's in-law's meet up lunch are getting all four of my parents jittery. ^.^
P.S. I feel like slapping the designer of the PEM with a smelly fish.
In case anyone thinks it's weird that I'm so happy about it..
We're not that close so I just find it really cute! :D
Or maybe attempting to complete my professional ethics module is getting on my nerves because the freaking page loads super slowly and keeps logging me out!! (*%$%^&*
Oh, and I also find it really cute that tomorrow's in-law's meet up lunch are getting all four of my parents jittery. ^.^
P.S. I feel like slapping the designer of the PEM with a smelly fish.
I can't listen to music anymore.
I miss pole too much.. Every time I hear a (nice) song I feel like dancing.
I can see the choreography in my head!
DAMNIT. FML.
P.S. I shouldn't have started listening to music! I haven't stopped bouncing around my room since.
T_______T
I can see the choreography in my head!
DAMNIT. FML.
P.S. I shouldn't have started listening to music! I haven't stopped bouncing around my room since.
T_______T
Friday, July 1, 2011
New school and MBS!
Went out to register for my online lessons and get books for school, but BOO they didn't have it ready yet so I'll have to wait and then drag my ass to go get them. They're gonna be mad heavy!
But also lucky that I didn't get my books today; BECAUSE I went with my mum to MBS!
A couple of months ago she said she hadn't been there yet so since I was nearby today I decided to bring her there for a walk.
My mum usually doesn't doll up or even go shopping much and never ever had an opinion on clothes.
But amazingly today she managed to pick out a nice bag and a *ahem* lace spag top for me! Fortunately for me all the 3 tops I got today were on sale because they were all in XS! For once I'm loving my size :D
Mum managed to get a nice necklace and shoes as well!
Am happy she's finally buying nice stuff for herself! :)
But also lucky that I didn't get my books today; BECAUSE I went with my mum to MBS!
A couple of months ago she said she hadn't been there yet so since I was nearby today I decided to bring her there for a walk.
My mum usually doesn't doll up or even go shopping much and never ever had an opinion on clothes.
But amazingly today she managed to pick out a nice bag and a *ahem* lace spag top for me! Fortunately for me all the 3 tops I got today were on sale because they were all in XS! For once I'm loving my size :D
Mum managed to get a nice necklace and shoes as well!
Am happy she's finally buying nice stuff for herself! :)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
It's like BAH everywhere I go
Custom made item 1: Wedding Reception Dress
Before my exams were over I had already been looking around online for all my wedding stuff. Of course there were pretty okay designs but because of the shipping charges and shipping time I was reluctant to order them from overseas.
So the moment I broke free from my books I went on a hunt!
... And was extremely disappointed by the lack of creativity in Singapore's bridal shops.
I mean some pieces were so uninspiring I cannot fathom how anyone would want to wear them on their big day. And those were wedding gowns.
It was worse for me because I was looking for short gowns for my reception.
All I saw were hardly fit to be worn by bridesmaids/sisters or even flower girls!
It was appalling and disappointing.
To top it all off the rental was crazy! For such boring pieces (short dresses) they wanted to charge me $580 for just the rental! I didn't even bother to ask how long I could rent it for because they were so blah.
Sure, there were cheap rentals.. Like maybe starting from $150.. But the dresses were in terrible condition, with the cotton piling all over the them. Would you want to wear something like that for a once in a lifetime event? -_-
Fortunately I managed to stumble on a bridal shop (literally, I was looking for another shop but got lost on the way there) who had a designer who totally got me right from the start!
After some consideration I decided to get my gown custom made there as I could see that they had quality designs (though nothing that gave me the OOOH I WANT IT feel).
An hour or two and a broke bank later, I got the design that I wanted!
Can't wait for the fitting in a month!
In the meantime I'd better not get fat. :)
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Custom made item 2: Wedding Rings!
It's not just the lack of nice designs of dresses in bridal shops that we have over here. The wedding rings too look appalling; and that is even worse because you only wear your gown once (and take as many photos in it as possible) but you wear your wedding ring for life!
So we decided to get our rings custom made as well.
Armed with my terrible drawings, we attempted to explain as well as we could to our lovely .. jewellery store sales manager?
Because of my demanding specifications he had to personally source the stones I wanted and pick them one by one (out of a hundred) because I noticed that some of them were flawed.
I bet he was cross-eyed for a bit after that because our stones were small and we had a total of 64 used!
Anyway, we picked up our rings recently from the very sweet manager and he told us that our design was so 'Very nice' his colleagues wanted to suggest them to other customers.
I was actually a little bit not happy about that because you custom make your stuff to be unique right! What's the point if many other people are going to have the same thing! Plus it's MY freaking design so how can they just anyhow use it!
HAIYA. Anyway I'm very happy with the results but just a little bit mad about the idea stealing thing. Want to use my idea then at least freaking pay me! *scowl*
Before my exams were over I had already been looking around online for all my wedding stuff. Of course there were pretty okay designs but because of the shipping charges and shipping time I was reluctant to order them from overseas.
So the moment I broke free from my books I went on a hunt!
... And was extremely disappointed by the lack of creativity in Singapore's bridal shops.
I mean some pieces were so uninspiring I cannot fathom how anyone would want to wear them on their big day. And those were wedding gowns.
It was worse for me because I was looking for short gowns for my reception.
All I saw were hardly fit to be worn by bridesmaids/sisters or even flower girls!
It was appalling and disappointing.
To top it all off the rental was crazy! For such boring pieces (short dresses) they wanted to charge me $580 for just the rental! I didn't even bother to ask how long I could rent it for because they were so blah.
Sure, there were cheap rentals.. Like maybe starting from $150.. But the dresses were in terrible condition, with the cotton piling all over the them. Would you want to wear something like that for a once in a lifetime event? -_-
Fortunately I managed to stumble on a bridal shop (literally, I was looking for another shop but got lost on the way there) who had a designer who totally got me right from the start!
After some consideration I decided to get my gown custom made there as I could see that they had quality designs (though nothing that gave me the OOOH I WANT IT feel).
An hour or two and a broke bank later, I got the design that I wanted!
Can't wait for the fitting in a month!
In the meantime I'd better not get fat. :)
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Custom made item 2: Wedding Rings!
It's not just the lack of nice designs of dresses in bridal shops that we have over here. The wedding rings too look appalling; and that is even worse because you only wear your gown once (and take as many photos in it as possible) but you wear your wedding ring for life!
So we decided to get our rings custom made as well.
Armed with my terrible drawings, we attempted to explain as well as we could to our lovely .. jewellery store sales manager?
Because of my demanding specifications he had to personally source the stones I wanted and pick them one by one (out of a hundred) because I noticed that some of them were flawed.
I bet he was cross-eyed for a bit after that because our stones were small and we had a total of 64 used!
Anyway, we picked up our rings recently from the very sweet manager and he told us that our design was so 'Very nice' his colleagues wanted to suggest them to other customers.
I was actually a little bit not happy about that because you custom make your stuff to be unique right! What's the point if many other people are going to have the same thing! Plus it's MY freaking design so how can they just anyhow use it!
HAIYA. Anyway I'm very happy with the results but just a little bit mad about the idea stealing thing. Want to use my idea then at least freaking pay me! *scowl*
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Exams are over and (*&^%#$%^&
Initially I was like YAY I'm FREEEEEEEE!
Then was the mad sleeping because of lack of caffeine after exams.
After that was the "I'm so used to studying so I'm still going to study": I went mad and started on my Professional Ethics online module (which has been left hanging halfway ever since hahaha).
Then the weekend arrived and BF brought me reception dress-hunting.
I always thought it'd be a breeze and I'd be spoilt for choice but NOOO the only dress I liked had to be booked already!
It would have been much much easier for me to get a long dress but it's like a bit crazy to do that for solemnisation? Even though I won't be having a chinese wedding dinner but still... I might have to reconsider.
So now I'm messing around trying to find out where my lecturers are going so I can register at the same school and at the same time going nuts because my BF is involved in NDP and isn't allowed to take leave to accompany me to hunt some more! Grr.
Don't tell me to go myself. Who the hell looks for a wedding dress by herself!!
Then was the mad sleeping because of lack of caffeine after exams.
After that was the "I'm so used to studying so I'm still going to study": I went mad and started on my Professional Ethics online module (which has been left hanging halfway ever since hahaha).
Then the weekend arrived and BF brought me reception dress-hunting.
I always thought it'd be a breeze and I'd be spoilt for choice but NOOO the only dress I liked had to be booked already!
It would have been much much easier for me to get a long dress but it's like a bit crazy to do that for solemnisation? Even though I won't be having a chinese wedding dinner but still... I might have to reconsider.
So now I'm messing around trying to find out where my lecturers are going so I can register at the same school and at the same time going nuts because my BF is involved in NDP and isn't allowed to take leave to accompany me to hunt some more! Grr.
Don't tell me to go myself. Who the hell looks for a wedding dress by herself!!
Friday, June 3, 2011
MY exam answer to your stupid exam question
*question gives a few absurd proposals made by the finance director of the company and asks to analyse/evaluate and comment*
My answer?
Your finance director's proposals are terrible, will lead to the downfall of the company and he's an idiot. Why don't you sack him and replace him with me? :)
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I'll probably fail the paper if I write that down though. :(
My answer?
Your finance director's proposals are terrible, will lead to the downfall of the company and he's an idiot. Why don't you sack him and replace him with me? :)
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I'll probably fail the paper if I write that down though. :(
Friday, May 27, 2011
It has started...
Okay I am so unprepared for this.
Couple of days ago one of BF's buddies called me "da-sao" and then last night another one of them called me Mrs Poh!
YIKES.
I'm afraid of what's going to happen after 13th August. >.<
Couple of days ago one of BF's buddies called me "da-sao" and then last night another one of them called me Mrs Poh!
YIKES.
I'm afraid of what's going to happen after 13th August. >.<
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
ARGH
I have had so many reactions to my coming ROM... There are quite a few that are quite annoying really.
Most annoying from my side:
1. Wow how come so fast?!
Which is just code word for "Is it shotgun??"
2. Wow, congrats, finally!
Finally what? Have I been left on the shelf many years?
**UPDATE**
3. Why so early?
There's no such thing as early or late or too young or too old to make mistakes. Anyone can make a mistake at any age. Plenty of examples all around us, no need for me to state any. Besides we are both mature enough to make our own decisions.
My parents, godparents and even grandparents approve, are happy, and give us their blessing. So who are YOU to question me?
4. Some nonsense about why not wait for him to be back or other baseless misinformed questions by strangers.
We are leaving Singapore TOGETHER.
So how about you ASK and get your facts straight before asking me dumbshit questions?
Most annoying from his side:
1. Is it shotgun?
Well I guess guys are more direct.
*sigh* No it's not.
I'm going to get a cinch-waist corset dress for the day itself.
A picture is worth more than a thousand words in this case...
Most annoying from my side:
1. Wow how come so fast?!
Which is just code word for "Is it shotgun??"
2. Wow, congrats, finally!
Finally what? Have I been left on the shelf many years?
**UPDATE**
3. Why so early?
There's no such thing as early or late or too young or too old to make mistakes. Anyone can make a mistake at any age. Plenty of examples all around us, no need for me to state any. Besides we are both mature enough to make our own decisions.
My parents, godparents and even grandparents approve, are happy, and give us their blessing. So who are YOU to question me?
4. Some nonsense about why not wait for him to be back or other baseless misinformed questions by strangers.
We are leaving Singapore TOGETHER.
So how about you ASK and get your facts straight before asking me dumbshit questions?
Most annoying from his side:
1. Is it shotgun?
Well I guess guys are more direct.
*sigh* No it's not.
I'm going to get a cinch-waist corset dress for the day itself.
A picture is worth more than a thousand words in this case...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Exam fever and wedding
I've been preparing for my June exams since the beginning of the month *groan* and it has NOT been going well. I hate my Performance Management and Financial Management modules AND lecturers, have not been attending classes because it's a complete waste of time and I didn't feel like I was gaining anything from the classes. Add being extremely sick for the first four months of the year to that equation and that means I haven't actually been studying at all for the past 4 months.
To add to the chaos, BF told me we might be going on his work detachment to the USA for 2 years so we have to get married before that.. So we've been doing all the preparations along with my exam preparations.
Never knew a simple solemnisation would be that troublesome and costly.
And also, I can't believe I'm getting married already.. I haven't turned 22 yet!
O_O
On a happier side note, we went to get our wedding bands made yesterday.. And I side tracked and bought a necklace as well. OH MY MONEYYYYYYY! But it made me really happy. Super worth it and I've always wanted a heart shaped diamond. :D
To add to the chaos, BF told me we might be going on his work detachment to the USA for 2 years so we have to get married before that.. So we've been doing all the preparations along with my exam preparations.
Never knew a simple solemnisation would be that troublesome and costly.
And also, I can't believe I'm getting married already.. I haven't turned 22 yet!
O_O
On a happier side note, we went to get our wedding bands made yesterday.. And I side tracked and bought a necklace as well. OH MY MONEYYYYYYY! But it made me really happy. Super worth it and I've always wanted a heart shaped diamond. :D
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
I have two identities
I've been using an alias to do my freelance modelling work.
I'm not used to it when people call me different names, lol.
Identities:
1. Corporatey accounting student
2. Model and pole dancer
The two worlds are so separate I will never be able to or want to assimilate them.
But yet it feels so odd to be living two lives at the same time.
Especially when people call me by my alias and I forget to respond... ARGH!
I'm not used to it when people call me different names, lol.
Identities:
1. Corporatey accounting student
2. Model and pole dancer
The two worlds are so separate I will never be able to or want to assimilate them.
But yet it feels so odd to be living two lives at the same time.
Especially when people call me by my alias and I forget to respond... ARGH!
For a better, healthier lifestyle!
I've been falling sick so often this year, it's got me thinking- there must be something wrong with my lifestyle and food intake because I didn't use to be like this!
Since 1 Jan (on that day itself) I've had bouts of severe flu, pain in my throat and nasal passage, leading to prolonged cough, to the point where I couldn't breathe without leading to a coughing fit and puking or passing out immediately.
I recovered for about 2-3 weeks in March, then right after that I got a round of tonsilitis and after that recovered I broke out in itchy rashes on my limbs.
-________-
What a year!
So anyway, I've got a plan to gradually change my lifestyle so I'll stop freaking falling sick.
Exercise:
1. Morning jogs
2. Continue pole dancing.. oh please do not repeat Int 1 again!!
Diet:
1. Cut out FAST FOOD. I had my last and final fix on 2 May 2011.
2. Cut out FIZZY DRINKS.
3. Eat vegetables? >______<
4. Eat fruits an hour before meals.
5. Avoid refined food.. oh gosh that's going to be diffucult in Singapore. :(
6. Drink more water and less non-water liquids.
7. Cut out caffeine and alcohol!
Environment:
1. Pack my room and get it VACUUMED more often!!!
2. Dig that damn screw out of my window so that I can open it after 7 years.
I think the air in my room is stale.
When I drew some blood for a check up yesterday I saw that the colour was pretty dark so I asked the doctor about it. He told me to exercise more to get more oxygen in my blood... I DO exercise!! I think my room is full of CO2 after 7 years of not opening the damn window! -______-
Hope when I open my window there won't be any bird shit falling in....
Since 1 Jan (on that day itself) I've had bouts of severe flu, pain in my throat and nasal passage, leading to prolonged cough, to the point where I couldn't breathe without leading to a coughing fit and puking or passing out immediately.
I recovered for about 2-3 weeks in March, then right after that I got a round of tonsilitis and after that recovered I broke out in itchy rashes on my limbs.
-________-
What a year!
So anyway, I've got a plan to gradually change my lifestyle so I'll stop freaking falling sick.
Exercise:
1. Morning jogs
2. Continue pole dancing.. oh please do not repeat Int 1 again!!
Diet:
1. Cut out FAST FOOD. I had my last and final fix on 2 May 2011.
2. Cut out FIZZY DRINKS.
3. Eat vegetables? >______<
4. Eat fruits an hour before meals.
5. Avoid refined food.. oh gosh that's going to be diffucult in Singapore. :(
6. Drink more water and less non-water liquids.
7. Cut out caffeine and alcohol!
Environment:
1. Pack my room and get it VACUUMED more often!!!
2. Dig that damn screw out of my window so that I can open it after 7 years.
I think the air in my room is stale.
When I drew some blood for a check up yesterday I saw that the colour was pretty dark so I asked the doctor about it. He told me to exercise more to get more oxygen in my blood... I DO exercise!! I think my room is full of CO2 after 7 years of not opening the damn window! -______-
Hope when I open my window there won't be any bird shit falling in....
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Term 2 Intermediate 1 Pole Lesson 5!
I've been skipping so many classes!
Practice was terrible as usual, only managed my right turn-layback and then the rest of the time was spent stretching.
Routine:
While on knees- butt roll 4 times
Sexy get-up, move to left of pole
Right turn into layback, squat at left of pole
Body roll up, body roll
Spin climb, squat at left of pole
Body roll up, body roll X2
LEAN BAAAAAAAAAAAACK to the floor and shoulders on floor
Hip thrust X2, R, L, hip thrust x2
Bring feet to touch floor above head, sit up, roll over, get on knees
HEAD ROLL x4!!
Try not to pass out, get up, take a bow.
Practice was terrible as usual, only managed my right turn-layback and then the rest of the time was spent stretching.
Routine:
While on knees- butt roll 4 times
Sexy get-up, move to left of pole
Right turn into layback, squat at left of pole
Body roll up, body roll
Spin climb, squat at left of pole
Body roll up, body roll X2
LEAN BAAAAAAAAAAAACK to the floor and shoulders on floor
Hip thrust X2, R, L, hip thrust x2
Bring feet to touch floor above head, sit up, roll over, get on knees
HEAD ROLL x4!!
Try not to pass out, get up, take a bow.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Term 2 Intermediate 1 Pole Lesson 1 (Make Up)
Did the make up lesson in Jasmine's class where she got us to do a lot of tiring stuff before the actual routine (after that I realised that it came from the Intermediate 3 routine from Term 4.)
Started off with:
Right leg turn
Kate Moss-right leg turn-layback <- hurts like a (*&^%$%^&*%$!!!
Back rolls <- got me bruises upon bruises.. still visible a week later!
Practiced:
Inverted stag
I need to improve on my sitting and layback.. For some reason the skin between my legs hurt so easily I can't stay on for more than 2 seconds! :(
Routine:
Still the same as Friday. Different teaching speed I suppose?
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Skipped school and pole today because I'm feeling terrible. :(
Kinda sucks to be female sometimes.
On the other hand, good news today!
Won't reveal it till the time comes :)
Started off with:
Right leg turn
Kate Moss-right leg turn-layback <- hurts like a (*&^%$%^&*%$!!!
Back rolls <- got me bruises upon bruises.. still visible a week later!
Practiced:
Inverted stag
I need to improve on my sitting and layback.. For some reason the skin between my legs hurt so easily I can't stay on for more than 2 seconds! :(
Routine:
Still the same as Friday. Different teaching speed I suppose?
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Skipped school and pole today because I'm feeling terrible. :(
Kinda sucks to be female sometimes.
On the other hand, good news today!
Won't reveal it till the time comes :)
Wander
Hey, I'm not slow on the news but I just didn't want to blog about stuff that makes me sad.
But so far all I've seen of the abused dog, Wander, have been pictures, so there wasn't much to say except the abuser was an inhumane jerk, etc etc etc.
I just watched a short video of Wander and she's so tame and cute despite her terrible injuries.. It broke my heart just to see it. I wonder how mankind came to produce someone so heartless and cruel to do that to a lovely, though stray dog.
I really hope someone saw him doing the deed and will now come forward for the $10,000 reward to freaking land the abuser's ass in hot shit!!
(Maybe his friend has been hiding the news to protect him but will turn greedy? I really hope so!)
And I also hope that in future when I've got my own place I'll be able to get a dog that's just as calm and easygoing as Wander.
RIP.
But so far all I've seen of the abused dog, Wander, have been pictures, so there wasn't much to say except the abuser was an inhumane jerk, etc etc etc.
I just watched a short video of Wander and she's so tame and cute despite her terrible injuries.. It broke my heart just to see it. I wonder how mankind came to produce someone so heartless and cruel to do that to a lovely, though stray dog.
I really hope someone saw him doing the deed and will now come forward for the $10,000 reward to freaking land the abuser's ass in hot shit!!
(Maybe his friend has been hiding the news to protect him but will turn greedy? I really hope so!)
And I also hope that in future when I've got my own place I'll be able to get a dog that's just as calm and easygoing as Wander.
RIP.
Monday, March 14, 2011
I said I wouldn't succumb...
But I did.
It's been a week now and I've been going good.
But now the tears are falling again..
I'm glad it happening though. :)
It's been a week now and I've been going good.
But now the tears are falling again..
I'm glad it happening though. :)
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Term 2 Intermediate 1 Pole Lesson 2!
YAY the song is Burn It To the Ground!
(Lesson 1 to be made up on Monday next week :))
Started off with some quick stretching and warm ups, then it was into perfecting routine moves!
First off- reverse stag-somethingy-front right split
Secondly- Jamella fan kick
This hurts my joints like hell so I'm going to cheat a bit by doing a left kick then right fan kick.
Thirdly- Inverts!
Can't believe I used to be so tired by inverts. :D
Routine:
Shake hips X8
Butt roll (R,L) X2
Left leg up on pole, look front, hip roll X2
Reverse stag-somethingy-front right split (2 bars)
Left leg up, kick X2
Open split, trucker
Open split, roll over to R, get onto knees
Lean back, flip hair, left leg up, hip roll X2
Sexy get-up, kick, stroke leg up, butt roll R to L
Jamella fan kick + hair flip
Invert, come down, onto knees, hair flip
*crawls into bed*
(Lesson 1 to be made up on Monday next week :))
Started off with some quick stretching and warm ups, then it was into perfecting routine moves!
First off- reverse stag-somethingy-front right split
Secondly- Jamella fan kick
This hurts my joints like hell so I'm going to cheat a bit by doing a left kick then right fan kick.
Thirdly- Inverts!
Can't believe I used to be so tired by inverts. :D
Routine:
Shake hips X8
Butt roll (R,L) X2
Left leg up on pole, look front, hip roll X2
Reverse stag-somethingy-front right split (2 bars)
Left leg up, kick X2
Open split, trucker
Open split, roll over to R, get onto knees
Lean back, flip hair, left leg up, hip roll X2
Sexy get-up, kick, stroke leg up, butt roll R to L
Jamella fan kick + hair flip
Invert, come down, onto knees, hair flip
*crawls into bed*
Term 2 Pole Practice 1!
Met up with Sunita for Int 1 but Jasmine asked us to go ahead and practice so we did!
Did mostly warm ups and stretchings, and then some inverted Vs and YES I FINALLY GET HOW TO DO SITTING Vs WTF been doing it wrong all the while. Grr!
My splits are back to a foot off the floor!
But at least I can still touch my toes after warm up..
And my open split while sitting is still about 120 degrees. :)
Did mostly warm ups and stretchings, and then some inverted Vs and YES I FINALLY GET HOW TO DO SITTING Vs WTF been doing it wrong all the while. Grr!
My splits are back to a foot off the floor!
But at least I can still touch my toes after warm up..
And my open split while sitting is still about 120 degrees. :)
Term 1 Pole Practice 1!
Super backdated post lol.
I went to BPSS, waited for Sunita, did some warm ups, spin climbs, vanessas, sliding vanessa, inverts, inverted splits, inverted Vs, and called it a day.
Am glad I still managed to keep 90% of my strength!
(Though not the flexibility and stamina lol.)
I went to BPSS, waited for Sunita, did some warm ups, spin climbs, vanessas, sliding vanessa, inverts, inverted splits, inverted Vs, and called it a day.
Am glad I still managed to keep 90% of my strength!
(Though not the flexibility and stamina lol.)
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