Counting down to 2008

Day in, day out, and another year passed. Still wondering what is the meaning of this life? Feels like just another ordinary life in the world. I hope 2008 will be another smooth or not better year for me.

Christmas

I woke up early this morning and headed for work. Feels like just another ordinary day, minus the traffic jam on the bridge. I chose to work today. Or else, I wouldn't have anything good to do either, might as well come to work.

It is really hot outside. The sun was burning into my skin as I went out for lunch earlier. I guess getting the sun once in a while is ok. Oh, I went to see a doctor yesterday cos there's some rash on my skin. According to the doctor, I am allergic to the sun. Hmm... it is really weird. How on earth?

Santa's Coming to Town

Three more days to Christmas. I've been working non-stop since 26th November, inclusive of Saturdays and Sundays, for the past 4 weeks. Wa-hey, I'm at work still today! My shift will be over at 3pm. I'm getting my day off tomorrow. Guess what? I'm working on Christmas too.

Everywhere is so Christmas mood now. Last week, when I was in Singapore for the Road Show, there were Christmas carol performances and Alvin & The Chipmunks came out with a Christmas Soundtrack too. Last night, I went to Queensbay with Lisa, and there were carols at the atrium too.

I'm not really into the Christmas mood yet. Well... what do you actually do during Christmas? Go for mass, exchange presents... Nothing much or big for me, as I will be at work. Feels like I haven't got much to look forward to this holiday season. So, the big question is what is this whole life about? Truth is, life is all about choices. And you choose which path you want to take. Life can be totally awesome, depends on how you want to see it.

Mixed Feelings (Part II)

A few blogs ago I had the title "Mixed Feelings". But I didn't elaborate more of what actually I was feeling that time, other than my amazement of that humongous 747 that flew me from Penang to Singapore. Cos at that I time, I was really having this mixed feeling. I heard the news about one of my very close childhood friends' father had cancer. It was scary, I didn't know what to think and write. Well, time made us drift very far apart eventually. We didn't keep in touch right after I left to Australia. All that I could do is to pray for him, so that he does not need to go through the pain and agony of the desease and chemo. I hope he'd be able to battle this and gets totally well.

St. Regis

I had the opportunity to dine at St. Regis on the last day of my Singapore business trip. The hotel is not officially opened yet, but Ivan invited us for a simulation dinner. It was so prim and proper. Miuz and I were just after work, so we weren't dressed for the occasion. Well, I didn't have any proper clothes at that time too, even if I had the chance to go back to Fairmont to change. St. Regis looked so luxurious and expansive. When we reached, it was pretty late and it was closing. We were practically greeted by every staff who passed by. It's like "wow", they were so friendly!

The name of the restaurant is Les Saveurs. We don't even know how to pronounce that. It's a French name, if I'm not wrong. I took pictures of everything I ate that night.

This is Amuse Bouche, salmon and prawn tartare with yuzu dressing. It tastes so good. The portion was very small as it was just a simulation. It made me crave for more.

Next we were served with some bread. I chose the bread lovosh and bread stick. It came with a very nicely shaped butter that looks like a Christmas tree.

They served the soup while we were enjoying the bread and butter. Pumpkin soup, butternut squach with crab soup.

The main course was Cod Rossini. Look at the picture. First layer was foie gras, then the cod and a piece of potato. Feels like the foie gras just melts in your mouth!

Lastly, the dessert. Chocolate. It was so good. Of everything I ate above, this was the most heavenly!

If you had the opportunity, go to St. Regis for a nice dinner. Pamper yourself. I think once in a while, we all deserve to enjoy life. Dinner at St. Regis was really satisfying. Especially when we were having crappy food for the past few nights.

Yakun Kaya Toast

We've been having breakfast at Yakun Kaya Toast for the past 3 days. A cup of coffee, 2 half boiled eggs and 2 pieces of toasts costs S$ 3.90. The place seems to be full most of the time, not only for breakfast. A decent meal to start the day, as Miuz and me seems to miss breakfast at the hotel every morning.

I think I'm going deaf already. Our booth had to be right smack beside the stage and the speakers are blasting right into our ears. Awesome isn't it? We always have big blasting speakers beside us for almost every fair. Miuz has been talking to me and I had to make her repeat herself a few times before I could absorb what she was telling me. I think I need to check my ears when I go back.

Alvin and the chipmunks were here earlier. They were so cute that all the kids were crowding around them to take some pictures. Of course I didn't miss out the chance to have a picture taken with them. They were just so cute and cuddly. Santa was here too with his Santarinas.

Mixed feelings

This was the wing of the plane that flew me to Singapore two days ago. It was a really huge plane. I think this wing must be 30 meters long. Normally we fly on the smaller planes. I have always wondered how a plane can fly. And the size of this plane really amazes me. Humans are so brilliant. Thanks to the Wright brothers we could fly from one end to the other side of the world. Isn't it just so awesome?

So, here I am in Singapore now, running a Christmas Sale in Funan with Miuz. First day of sale is quite promising, we broke the egg. I'm sure it's going to get better tomorrow. I know it will.