I am an official Patty Laurel stalker fan ... A regular blog reader, twitter follower and an avid blog giveaways participant. My friend K, who recently attended the Nuffnang Blog Awards in Malaysia got a chance to meet this lovely lady in person. I immediately asked her to send my big HI to Patty and taaddaaah, she mentioned me and friends in twitter! ^^ It's like riding a rollercoaster that I felt my blood cells jumping up and down (for real).
I never got the chance to see her the last time she visited Singapore and because it's Christmas hope Santa will be generous enough to grant my wish : a meet and greet with Ms. Patty Laurel before I reach the age of ... 30 perhaps.
Sukiya @ Marina Square Singapore
with Petz, Cathy and Moren
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Price: 4/5
“Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.”
“The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had.”
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."
-John Lennon- 
Hello binary!
Christmas is just around the corner ...
Me, my candy cane tea latte and the bears at CBTL Changi!
Every gurl must have ... Chucks! ^^
Happy feet raised up on a Friday.
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| Nala |
I look up I see nothing
Then I asked, are we under the same sky?
Here miles away, I see no stars shining
Like diamonds in the sky twinkling
I wish one day, I'll again see them
With you by my side star gazing
Marché is one of my favorite restaurants in Singapore. It's unique with a modern marketplace ambiance. They serve pasta, rotisserie, salad, fresh juice, a wide array of desserts and their very own Rosti.
Tonight is a "table for one" Fridate with self! I ordered their grilled chicken savoury crepe with greens on the side. A generous serving for 13.95sgd. The crepe has vegetables, cheese, special sauce and chicken on the inside. It has a distinct taste that it bothered my palate a bit and because of that I'm giving this dish a 4/5 rating.
Spanish Seafood Paella: 5/5
Rosti with sausage (and sourcream): 5/5
Blackberry tart with vanilla ice cream!!! yummy! : 5/5
Aptly named after the Father of the Philippine Revolution, Bonifacio epitomises the revolutionary spirit that drives the team to dish up modern Filipino cuisine to satisfy the tastebuds of those yearning for home-cooked Pinoy dishes.
The food and the restaurants are few of what I miss the most of Cebu. Living here in Singapore gave me the chance to challenge my taste buds to a bunch of new dishes from different cuisine. But one thing's for sure, I will definitely look for something "pinoy" to eat and satisfy my craving. A big thanks to C, who is also a happy eater who brought me to this restaurant in Outram Park that serves Filipino dishes. From nilagang baka, fresh lumpia, toron and the most wanted silog breakfast meal.
We ordered longganisa (ala carte 9.95sgd), pork sisig and adobong kangkong. We wanted to order their nilagang baka, but we can't finish a good for four soup. I like their longganisa, adobong kangkong is delish and sisig is good but according to C (a regular customer) it tastes different that time. Prices are afforable, ranging from 7-25sgd. The place is not that accessible, but you can always give them a call to ask for directions and their staff are more than willing to assist.
Toron and leche flan for the finale! Giving Bonifacio a 4.5/5 rating. A must visit!
I wanted to try something different on a Sunday, viet or turkish cuisine perhaps. But H and K, my Nutcracker Ballet buddies chose to go anywhere but neutral. Up and down the mall, later we found ourselves getting in a thai resto. "More than just thai food" --- Siam Kitchen!
We ordered their Pad Thai Seafood and Seafood Tom Yum soup. The food were served on time and service was good. The Pad Thai is quite different from those I tried because they use glass noddles instead of rice noodles. The soup is not red nor clear, but a bit brownish to describe. I requested for it not to be very spicy and it tastes good. I give Siam Kitchen a 4/5 rating.
Last stop is Singapore Fountain of Wealth
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| light |
why can't life be simple?
why can't it be true?
everyday brings questions
turning me worried and blue
people complicate things
they come and they go
opinions to situations
lies and judgment to explanations
why can't life be simple?
why can't it be true?
life lived free and easy
no problems and blurry
times like these I wish
that unworthy people will not exist
people who live life with no purpose
just thinking of themselves I suppose
why can't life be simple?
why can't it be true?
The Fifth
"A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied with excellency of heart." - Henry Fielding
Their red and white couches are very inviting that everytime I pass by, I wanted to lounge and give it a try. A rainy Friday evening led me to TCC Somerset. A well organize coffee table book menu, the food are enticing; from the soup to the desserts. I ordered Shrooms & Splash Gratin; penne pasta, with mushroom and shrips covered with mozzarella cheese (sounds yummy!). The food was served hot and timely. It looked good, the serving was generous, but I find it a bit salty for my taste buds. Overall, I give TCC a 4/5 rating.
Makeup is a girl's best friend (other than diamonds, of course!) and I give myself the biggest applause for officially deciding to get hold of the basics (my considered basic, that is).
I put on makeup only when needed - I am not an expert but I am interested and very much willing to learn. How's that for a beginner? *wink* I just feel the need for it, specially when there are formal events where I need to look a little bit different than the usual.
A visit to Sephora ended Thursday, spending half an hour walking to and fro, and getting amazed with what I'm seeing. A wide selection of makeup, perfume, and beauty products fill the place, leading me to ask, "Am I missing a lot?" But hey, I didn't go out empty-handed.
I put on makeup only when needed - I am not an expert but I am interested and very much willing to learn. How's that for a beginner? *wink* I just feel the need for it, specially when there are formal events where I need to look a little bit different than the usual.
A visit to Sephora ended Thursday, spending half an hour walking to and fro, and getting amazed with what I'm seeing. A wide selection of makeup, perfume, and beauty products fill the place, leading me to ask, "Am I missing a lot?" But hey, I didn't go out empty-handed.
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| Taddaaah, presenting what's inside my purse (from BodyShop)! |
I got the Sephora Mineral Compact Foundation (27sgd). It has a double-sided sponge, has no fragrance, and is oil-free. With my red flats from the warehouse sale, I bought Maybelline's Mineral Power Blush (2sgd) and EyeStudio eye shadow (2sgd). To complete, there's Avon mini eyeliner, Catwalk lip gloss, and Elf hypershine gloss (from Kaith).
Now, I'm excited! ^^
Red Zara flats with strap and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Red Velvet Cake <3
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| l-r top: guada, pong, nina * l-r bottom: jefie, me, mumai, malen |
So I skipped day 2, because 20 of my favorite things are a lot to gather. Here comes day 3 and sure this photo was taken 10 years ago. I never got the chance to write something about them, to tell the world how happy and blessed I am to have them as friends. Now is the time ... readers, meet my high school berks!^^
Malen, the "dancerous" chix of the group. Now living in New Zealand, happily married and a mother of two.
Nina, the song bird. Outspoken and stands to what she believes in. A choir member and loves the theater. Just married!
Guada, the boat owner/canteen in-charge. The youngest in the family and as she always say the youngest in the group since her birthday falls on December. Charming and uses this well when she arrives late during meet ups. :D
Jefie the driver. Often times asked if she'll bring a ride during meet ups. If she does, lucky me 'coz I have a ride home. She lives in a far away land called Consolacion, cracks corny jokes and knows most if not all the household chores (cooking, ironing, cleaning, even plumbing I guess).
Pia, fondly called Pong also the driver. She loves to travel and names Bohol her second home (as noticed she visits the place almost weekly). A dog lover and a happy eater.
Mumai, the group's "clown-ish". You rarely see her frown, she cries and laugh at the same time. She loves experimenting with her hair, this time you see it long, next it's close to nothing. Never a dull moment with her.
All are RN and because of their profession we often times see each other. Out of town trips are priceless and even dinner or coffee meet ups are made memorable. We are a bunch of different individuals glued together by fate. We've been through the ups and downs of friendship and at this very moment I am grateful to say, cheers to a decade!
"The most beautiful discovery that true friends can make is that they can grow separately without growing apart."
"You Are The Sunshine Of My Life. That's Why I'll Always Stay Around"
Sunrise and sunset never fails to put a smile on my face.
The beauty it gives the sky, it's warmth.
It's priceless, how magical!
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| Eiffel |
Do wait for me, I'm still saving up to see you.
I know it's been awhile, but please be patient.
See you soonest!
Love,
Jen
body massage at last! tea of the day while waiting for my turn
My Starbucks green tea latte
Feeling tourist in Singapore walking along the not so busy Orchard Road.
Happy Friday everyone!!! ^^
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| Challenge |
Here below are the topics for a 30-day blog challenge. This was shared by Kaith who's excited to take this to the next level and give it a twist. True, some questions are quite revealing that I am thinking twice if I'm ready to confess. That is something I myself will look forward to.
- Day 1 A photo that makes you happy
- Day 2 20 of my favorite things
- Day 3 A photo taken over 10 years ago of you
- Day 4 Something you are OCD about
- Day 5 Your dream house
- Day 6 A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
- Day 7 My worst habit
- Day 8 What’s in my handbag/purse
- Day 9 Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
- Day 10 A dream for the future
- Day 11 Who can’t you live without?
- Day 12 If you could wish for anything that would come true, what would you wish for?
- Day 13 Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?
- Day 14 What do you like most about yourself?
- Day 15 What do you dislike most about yourself?
- Day 16 What do people notice about you?
- Day 17 What’s something you wish you could say to someone?
- Day 18 Whom do you admire the most?
- Day 19 What is your goal in life?
- Day 20 What are the 10 most significant events in your life?
- Day 21 If you died tomorrow, what’s one thing you’d regret not doing?
- Day 22 What’s an inside joke you have with someone?
- Day 23 Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing?
- Day 24 Do you have saved text messages? If so, who are they from and why do you still have them?
- Day 25 Write 5 messages to 5 different people without using names.
- Day 26 What’s something you’re really excited for?
- Day 27 What do you feel guilty for doing?
- Day 28 Tattoos. If you have one, post it and its story. If not, what do you want?
- Day 29 Picture of your makeup collection
- Day 30 When were the happiest days of your life?
A tough and exciting 30-days indeed. Now, who's up to give it a try and dare to bare?
Momiji Japanese Restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine buffet style.
Price Range:
Lunch [12:00 - 2:30pm]: 19.80+ - 26.80+
Dinner [6:00 - 10:00pm]: 29.80+ - 39.80+
They offer 15% discount to Passion Card holders.
Ambiance: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Price: 5/5
You constantly make my heart beat
and make it skip a beat at the same time.
All the time.
-072710-
Bali Thai Restaurant serves Indonesian and Thai dishes.
Pad Thai Portion: 4/5
Taste: 3.5/5
Comment: Just a piece of prawn on top of the noodles, few tofu and a bit of chicken.
Thai Ice Tea
Portion: 3/5
Taste: 2.5/5
Comment: Too sweet for my taste buds.
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