I've found a new place for cheap good food near my house! Actually it's not that new because it's been there for many years, just that I've never thought of going there to have dinner. It's of walking distance from my house. The place I'm referring to is Jalan Bahar Sheng Shiong Coffee Shop's Zi Char.
Been there for Mother's day dinner because my dad suggested it. We find the food not bad and cheap. The total bill costs up to 60++ for 4 person.
I had a craving for zi char that day and so Derp and I went there for dinner after getting my camera :). There was not much crowd though it's a Saturday night.
We ordered 3 dishes in total.
Baby Kai Lan
Hot Plate Tou Fu - They are generous with the tou fu and other stuffs on top of the egg.
Prawn Paste Chicken
Other than Zi Char, there's bak ku teh, korean/jap food, chicken rice and etc. Saw many people eating the korean food. Seems like it's really good. I'll go back there again for it. :)
Jalan Bahar Sheng Siong Coffee Shop
7 Jurong West Ave 5
Singapore 649486
Derp and I went for the briefing and the tour agency gave us this travel bag. She told us it's really handy. I didn't know how great it was tilll I open it up.
From this small little pouch-alike bag..
To this big duffle bag which can be hand carry or sling.
This bag can be use to put all the goodies we bought from Taiwan. Btw, they gave us 2! I feel as though I tio some big lucky draw prize. lol.
This post will be my last post before I go Taiwan but I've scheduled many upcoming reviews which will be posted up in the next few days or so. I'll see if I have the chance to blog from Taiwan. Stay tune and do check back :)
I won myself a Anlene hamper from Ying Tian/ruffledwhiteskirt's blog few weeks ago when she blogged about Anlene products and held a giveaway.
I started drinking Anlene awhile ago. The packet Anlene drink are nice to drink but also quite expensive. 4 small packets of Anlene costs $3.95. Hence, I will wait till NTUC to have discount on this product before stocking up. I usually have it in the morning while having my breakfast in office. Those small packets are convenient to bring around.
I started taking in high calcium products for stronger bones (because of all the exercises I did, I feel that my bones must be stronger). It's better to start when you are young. Start now, it's never too late. :) Calcium is very important to human especially in women.
I was hoping to win the giveaway and yes, Anlene chose my answers. If I did not remember wrongly, they asked me what does the word "strong" meant to me. :)
These amount of Anlene gonna last me for quite some time. :)
Btw, it was hand delivered to my house but no one was at home, so they hang the recycle bag at my house's door gate. Aren't they afraid that it will get stolen? But anyway, I'm glad its not.
Thanks Ying Tian and Anlene for the hamper :):)
Remember my blog post on Ironman 3? My entry was selected by Nuffnang and I won the Ironman 3 Movie Preimums from them. Thanks Nuffnang once again :)
Ironman T-shirt, Ironman Stickers and Tattoos, Ironman Notepad and Ironman Lanyard.
I love to participate in such giveaway/contest to try my luck. Seriously, who don't love all this freebies? :)
With prior to my previous post on preparation for my Taiwan trip, I've bought my camera. I was deciding between Canon Powershot SX270HS or Canon Powershot SX280HS.
When I went to Harvey Norman to take a look at these 2 Canon cameras, I enquire on why the diference in 50 bucks when these 2 cameras are almost the same in terms of specs and size differ not much. The Harvey Norman sales man told me Powershot SX280HS has GPS but not in Powershot SX270HS hence the 50 bucks different.
The sales man then introduce me to the Samsung WB 250F and told me it's the same price as the Canon and the specs is even better. Derp and I play around the camera for 1/2 hour or so before We decide to get it. We were so amazed by what camera can do nowadays, especially the Wi-Fi function. I've heard of it but had not tried it out myself.
The sales man explained to us that Samsung camera's Wi-Fi is better than Canon in terms of the speed of transfer from camera to our smart phone. We can also use our smart phone to control the camera as long one have the app installed in your smart phone :). It serves as a clicker when you want to do self shots. Hehe.
Other than the Wi-Fi function, the camera also has different mode like fisheye, miniature and etc which is also 1 of the criteria that I look for when getting a new camera. It's been nearly 5 years since I change my camera.
For more specs of my camera, click here. I'm not a person who have lots of knowledge on camera so if you ask me to clearly explain out and review on the different functions, I won't be able to do it. If you are interested, go to the link to have a better understanding :)
Anyway, I bought it at $399. It was on promotion, originally it was $449.
Free gifts include Extra battery, Tripod, Case, Extra memory card, 1 year warranty by harvey norman which in case I lost my camera or my camera spoil *touch wood* , I can bring back within 1 year and would just need to pay 10% of the camera price to change/get a new one :). It's like camera insurance like that.
Say Hello to my new camera - Samsung WB 250F
I think the camera is more towards dark fuschia pink instead of red even though Samsung name it as red.
The red one was out of stock so I went back the next day to collect it. Derp and I took turns to take some test shots to get used to the camera.
No.1: Learn how to camwhore using my new camera. lol!
No. 2: Testing out the fisheye effect and also many other effects.
No.3: Testing out the zoom in effect to see if pictures still take out to be of good quality.
No.4: Taken by Derp. Zoom in and flash is on.
Btw, all the zoom shots were taken from our own chair. Probably around 1/2 to 1 metres away. We were just finding things to zoom-in in my room to test it out.
Another shot taken by Derp. He took until my penguin toy look so emo. lol.
Last shot taken by me. Zoom in out another softtoy on my bed. :)
I'm looking forward to bring the camera to Taiwan, can't wait to see how the photos will turn out, especially the scenery shots and not forgetting camwhore shots!
Derp and I caught Fast and Furious 6 over the Vesak day holiday. We managed to catch it before jetting off to Taiwan. We'll be back for hangover 3 :)
For those who have not watch Fast and Furious 6,
*spoiler alert*
I prefer FF 5 over FF 6 probably because FF 5 was the first time Dwayne Johnson appear on FF series which makes the movie awesome. Vin Disel and Dwayne Johnson. woo hoo! The scene whereby they steal the whole money safe from the police station is still deeply engraved on my mind.
Somehow, I start to find FF6 getting a little too predictable (though there's lots of unexpected twist inside) and there's even FF7 now. Never ending movie that has some sort become a series movie, but at least they finally put an end to Tokyo Drift.
There's many funny scenes in FF6 but there's also some sort of WWE scenes. Like when Dom and Hobbs fighting with Shaw and one super big size guy, it's sooooo WWE.
Btw, I didn't expect Han and Gisele to just die in the FF6. I thought that this crew can just act till FF10 or more. Perhaps they need to have budget for Jason Statham who will be appearing in FF7 for revenge.
I hope that FF7 will not be disappointing. It's not easy making a series movie afterall because everyone expects more and more each time.
Fast and Furious 6 trailer if you have not seen it.
Derp and I headed over to Jcube after our movie for a sushi dinner date as Derp feels like eating sushi. But I didn't know he expecting sushi restaurant with conveyor belt type. I brought him to Itacho Sushi which don't have the conveyor belt seats. I shall bring him to Sushi Express next time.
Anyway, it was a sushi affair so We didn't order any mains. Just sushi all the way!
Looks so real but they are not!
The authentic way to eat sushi.
#LOTD
I forgot the name of the left hand sushi but it's like those beancurd wrap sushi just that it's spicy salmon something one. I can't remember le. The name is quite long. On the left is fish roe sushi. Derp love to have fish roe.
Salmon and Salmon roe with a little rice before. Both of us love the salmon roe!
More salmon sushis and there's the smoked duck breast sushi in the middle. First time trying it and I actually find it not bad. It's their promotion item.
California Maki and Salmon roll. Yummy!
Our total bill costs up to $26 after all the gst and service charge, not forgetting the 2 cups of hot green tea. It's not my first time there but at least their sushi are affordable and fresh enough for my liking.
Itacho Sushi @ J Cube
J Cube #02-15
Since We didn't had any mains, We were around 80% full. I crave for the waffle ice cream when We pass by Marble Slab Creamery. I went to Miyoc to see blogshop clothes and after I'm done, Derp and I went back Marble Slab Creamery to get the waffles ice cream. They are just toooo tempting. Marble Slab is having a promotion for their waffle ice cream, waffle with 2 scoops of ice cream at $13.80 :)
Coffee ice cream for Derp and Red Velvet ice cream for me.
My first time trying Red Velvet ice cream and the color attracts me the most. So prettyyyyy! But to be honest, it's a little too sweet for my liking.
A shot before our waffle ice cream. :)
Marble Slab Creamery @ J Cube
J Cube #04-18
The waffles are not bad, but both Derp and I miss the waffle ice cream from Createaf Waffles. We are so going to go back there soon.
Derp and I went to Franc Franc to get some inspiration for our house. I happen to see all this cute cushions. They are so comfy but super expensive. If I never remember wrongly, it's around $20++ for 1. There's hot pink for the cushions but I think the blue cushions are prettier. :)
#OOTD - Summer Lace Romper from Amber Avenue. Yes, I'm wearing a romper, not a dress hehe. Read about my review here.
I'm suppose to be sleeping now but I'm still not tired though I've to wake up in another 5 hours or so.
Derp and I will be heading down to the travel agency on a Saturday morning for the briefing. Afterwhich, I'll rush off for my exercise lesson. Thinking that I'll miss my lesson next week and 1 more week in June, I've decided not to skip the lesson tml. 有时我真的觉得我自找的!
I've still got quite a number of things to be done for my Taiwan trip and praying that I'll get more or less settled over this long weekend. Next week every weekday night I'm busy till I fly off to Taiwan. Seriously, FML. Honestly speaking, this is the first time after 25 years, I'm leaving my house for so many days. I don't really know what to expect but can't help feeling paranoid thinking what if i forgot something.
Okay, after much said, here are the things left undone:
Pack Lagguage - I need to pack both clothes for cold + hot weather. The fact that I'm staying not only in Taipei but many other places, some other places are well known for lower temperature, I better get myself really ready if not cold die me, which I really hate.
I need to get 1 more pair of leggings (Just in case if that day is cold, I will just wear it up to match with my skater skirt or casual dress. I only have 1 pair now because I'm not a fan of leggings. Xiao S once said that wearing leggings does not help to make your legs look slimmer and not everyone leg is suitable to wear it.
New Camera! Okay I'll get it tml! Derp and I went down to test some camera, came back did some research and sort of decided which one to get. Will blog about it then :)
Meetup with Li Hua for her belated birthday lunch next week.
Run at least once next week.
Write a few more blog entries to be scheduled. So do check back my blog okay? I'll be sharing some interesting reviews. Or at least I find it interesting la!
Last but not least, Pack, Pack and more Packing...
I'm feeling like this now after jotting down what's need to be done...
*sigh*. I need more than 24 hours a day!
Anyway at least Derp and I manage to get something done today so 1 less things to prep for our Taiwan trip!
We went to get out swimming suit and swimming cap for the hot spring,
Derp don't intend to get the swimming cap but he decided to get it for fun. Actually, the swimming cap was to prevent our hair from getting damage by the hot spring water. We tried the swimming cap at home and had a good laugh especially on Derp's elves ears. His elves ears are being emphasized after wearing the swimming cap. I look like a professional swimmer though. LOL.
TYR couple swim wear.
Btw, I'm super niao with my swim suit. I tried at least 3-4 different types and I keep find myself looking er xin in it. Derp told "it's normal, unless you have abs on your stomach". But being the perfectionist me and one who don't have the confidence to show flaws to people, it's really hard to find a swim suit! Manage to settled on a 2 piece swimsit with a tank top cutting top, and a shorts.
I think I still look super zz in it but it's much better when I first tried those one piece swim suit. Hopefully, the swimming cap will helps to divert the attention. Perhaps, I should just get those zip all the way type swimsuit.
I'm looking forward to go hotspring with Derp in our matching couple swimwear. Hehe. I think everyone will give us the O.O look but at least we are properly dress for it like some professional swimmer. But in actual fact, I can't swim.
When BonJapan opened it's latest shopfront at Dhoby Ghaut Exchange 2 months back, I went down with Derp to show support and also try out their hokkaido cream puff. yummy! Read more about it here.
Before I went down to Kyler's baby shower, I popped by BonJapan station to claim my prize. I've won their monthly giveaway and that month giveaway was all Rilakkuma stuff, my favourite :)
As long you spend $20 , you are eligible to join their contest just by submitting your entry online. It took me less than 3 minutes of filling up your information and you are done! Totally fuss-free. The results were announce on their facebook and also through email :)
Once I reached there, I chose a Kuji card from the lucky draw box and started scratching the Kuji card to see what I've won.
Scratching the Kuji card in progress...
I've won a pair of Rilakkuma cup! :):)
They requested of photos to be taken with the winners, because I heard from them there's people who think that their giveaway was a scam for them to spend $20 and the giveaway was never held. But it's true okay? :)
For the month of May-June 2013 giveaway. These are the following items:
This time round the giveaway has quite a wide range. I'm praying to win something from Fate Zero or Monster Hunter! *cross fingers*
I've bought myself this 2 snacks for $20 and has entered the giveaway draw.
Hokkaido White Chocolate Kitkat, Greentea and Vanilla Swissroll.
Any 2 packets of their 4 flavoured kit kats are going at 2 for $20. The 4 flavours kit kats are not sold in NTUC or so, they are flown in from Japan. There's other Japan snacks going at 2 for $20 also. I remember seeing they have special oreo from Japan under the 2 for $20 promotion too :)
Though their Hokkaido white chocolate kit kat is their best seller, I should have taken the dark chocolate kit kat because I find the white chocolate kit kat a little sweet for my liking.
If you are into jap snacks or so, do visit their facebook page or website for more information of their latest promotion. They do have seasonal discounts very often on their jap snacks. Likewise, you can pop by their shopfront to see what they offer :)
Although Derp and I are both engineers, that doesn't mean that We know anything about interior design. We might have took art related modules (drawing, painting, playing with colors, 3D modelling) during our course of study in university but seriously when it comes down to interior design, materials, flooring and etc, We are quite clueless. University should consider incorporating this type of compulsory module to prepare undergraduates for their family planning, at least the basis of it.(Government are promoting young couples to get married, aren't they?)
Between holding a wedding and renovating your house, both may be important, but I think renovating your house need more knowledge and effort. After all, you'll be staying in the house for at least the next 5 years or so. No matter how simple your house might end up be, you'll need to choose the correct materials and etc if not it will cause you a big headache in future.
I bought a Ikea cupboard at the end of last year, fix it up and it has been giving me a lot of problems! I suspect it's due to the moisture level in my Ikea wood cupboard, (my house is hardly being aired, thus causing the moist in the cupboard) bugs start forming inside the wood which eat up the wood. The cupboard costs less than $100 bucks. It's cheap but maybe that's why it's in this lousy state now.
When I opened my cupboard to take stuff, there's a layer of wood dust forming on my stuff. I bought one expensive insect repellent from NTUC Xtra 24 hours for all this type of bugs hoping that it works. It did killed a lot of bugs, all dying inside my cupboard after spraying. BUT now it start forming again! FML TTM!
This would means I got to clear my cupboard again and then spray the expensive repellent and put back my stuff again. It's never ending! Mold have started forming on the wood. Derp's mum complained to us about Ikea wood prone to mold before and now it happened to my cupboard. Ikea stuff might be of reasonable price but you got to make sure your home is airy enough. If not, get ready for bugs infestation or mold forming.
I asked Derp whether does he still have the photos of my horrible cupboard, but he deleted it. However, he kept the video. Here it is, its quite eewww so if you can't take it, don't press the play button. Don't say I never warn you!
Don't you think that all these bugs ER XIN TO THE MAX??
So instead of buying bridal magazine(I know I should start to think about it, but fret not I've shortlisted them in my mind, just waiting for the time to execute. Not like the bridal studio will run away, or the gown available now is nicer than those in time to come), I went to borrow 1 book on interior design. I'm not being ambitious but just 1 book. hehe.
It's not that easy to find a interior design book that you like because design this thing is really very subjective. One may think this design is nice but not the others. I don't wish to be reading a interior design book filled with words because that will bored the hell out of me.I may have decorated and designed my own room since I moved in this house at the age of 13, but now I'm talking about WHOLE HOUSE. I've no idea where to start from but I guess got to slowly work on it part by part.
Practial Ideas for Small Spaces - The book I borrowed from library.
I bought this magazine from Popular - key to your home
I think this magazine is quite useful and it provides all the different concepts offer by various IDs in Singapore. I didn't know it comes with a extra small brochure of my favourite ID. So much of a coincidence. Seriously, I doubt I got the $$ to hire them but I'll definitely use their concepts and incorporate into my future home design.
I'll constantly update this space with ideas when I come across ideas which are practical and useful for everyone who's getting their house soon or waiting for their house. It's always good to start pumping yourself with knowledge because I've come to realise Interior Design, these 2 words is a very broad topic especially to those who do not specialize in this field.
Much more work need to be done, but I'm looking forward to how my house will turn out to be and at the same time working hard towards it :):)
I'm gald to be able to make it Kyler's baby shower before I fly off to Taiwan. Mummy Foo hold it 4 days before the actual 1 month date because 22nd May falls on a weekday. So it was held on the weekend before at East Coast Park - Goldkist Beach Resort.
Honestly speaking, none of us went there before but most of us know where is it as long you cycled before in ECP.
Earlier in the day, I went down to Dhoby Ghaut Exchange for Bonjapan to claim my free gift (I'll blog more in another post), before going down to meet Derp at Orchard Hotel then we head down to ECP together. Derp was helping out in NTU EEE/IEM open house earlier that day.
Took some #ootd shots in orchard hotel toilet while waiting for Derp.
#ootd - pink ombre dress from The Label Junkie :) Read the reviews of this dress here.
Btw, I bought a blanket from Patchy Factory for Kyler as a 1st month gift. I believe this blanket will last him till he's 4-5 years old.There's also embroidery for his name onto the blanket tag. One can choose to put in the DOB if you would like, if not just the name will do too.
I chose the Summer Design for Kyler. It comes in bright orange/yellow with sky blue.
Kyler's name embroidery :)
I did not roll out the blanket to see how big is it, but Karen who bought it for her daughter, showed me a picture of the blanket on her 4 months ++(at that time) daughter, really very big blanket. I think it can cover up to half of our own body.
I customize the back of the blanket(without prints) to be of sky blue color. Originally it was yellow, but knowing Mummy Foo's pattern, sky blue would be a better choice.
For more pictures of Summer blanket, the dimensions and etc, view it here. For more of their other works you can visit their website at http://patchyfactory.com/. The blanket are hand delivered to my doorstep. You can also request to deliver it to your intended receiver's place
Having said so much, pictures of Kyler's baby shower below..
Decoration all done up by Mummy Foo and put up by her cousins.
With Kyler when Mummy Foo's maid is feeding him. That's probably the only time he's so focus and open his eyes so big. Remember the other time when I visited him? He fell asleep after drinking his milk hence I took photo with him while he's sleeping.
Mummy Foo and Kyler.
The cute baby shower cake all done up by Jase :):) red velvet, chocolate and vanilla.
He took 2 days to complete the tarepandas and shoes. Thumbs up for the effort and Mummy Foo can keep the tarepandas and shoes :). Esther's friends and relatives were praising how cute the cake look.We are definitely proud of our talented friend :) Claire if you are reading this, I want rilakkumas for my birthday cake this year with pink fondant can?? hehe.
Claire was really sick the whole of last week and I hope that she recover soon for her aussie trip.We are all flying off around the same period.
Mummy Foo and Kyler. Kyler looking cute in this blue overall :)
Mummy Foo's paternal grandmother taking a shot with them. Mummy Foo's popo has become great grandmother :)
Kyler with his father and mother :)
Group Shot with Mummy Foo and Kyler.
I can't help but feel Kyler look pek cek in the group photo. Maybe he take under his dad, don't like to take photos. I hope that Kyler would grow up happily, healthily and be a cheerful boy :)
Though this post came late, but better late than never :)
Every year, I'll get my mother a Mother's day cake. My mother quite practical one lol. She would rather have something to eat than anything else. I bought her clothes before but she's not happy and went back to exchange for something else. -_-". But then few years later, she asked me to go shopping with her to choose clothes for her. Probably, she start to realise my taste is better than hers when my relatives praise me whenever they see me all this years. *fly up to the sky*
I started looking out for Mothers' day cake around 1 month prior to the actual day. I chanced upon my facebook news feed one day and saw Charlotte Grace Cakeshop uploading their cupcakes design for Mothers' day. It was soooo pretty la!
I bought Xmas cupcakes fromCharlotte Grace last year and the designs were so nice. The taste also not bad and most importantly not too sweet. But because it was fondant cupcakes, I scrape off the fondant and threw it away, the cupcake part that can be eaten is actually quite small :(. Anyway, some people do eat the fondant but is highly not recommended.
I emailed Charlotte Graceto ask whether do they have mothers' day cake instead of cupcake. They replied me with a photo and immediately I'm in love with the design of their mothers' day cake. I chose vanilla flavor out of chocolate and strawberry flavors.
After saying so much, here's the picture of the Mothers' day cake by Charlotte Grace Cakeshop.
Pretty isn't it?
I love the flowers a lot and also the strawberry waffles at the side. At least it's not a fondant cake, if not I'm left with a small cake again. Btw, the flowers cannot be eaten! I did ask what is it made of, it's made by some gum sweet thingy, not recommended to be eaten also. But thumbs up for the effort and time spend in making all the flowers.
Check out their facebook page and website for more information and pictures of their other designs :) They are really pretty and of affordable price.
Charlotte Grace Cakeshop
85C Lorong 4 Toa Payoh
We had a simple mothers' day dinner at a tze char near my house area last sunday, 12th May 2013. Just the 4 of us, mum, dad, my brother and me. It seems to be a long time since we sat down to eat dinner other than the yearly reunion, I'm glad that brother and I make the effort to treat the folks for dinner. Brother almost couldn't make it because he OT-ed awhile. But due to the mothers' day crowd at the tze char, he arrived even before the food came. Though the food really took sometime to came (we took turns to hurry them), but the food was not bad and they gave every mothers a free pouch for mothers' day present.
A picture with my mum taken few months back..
I just want to say thanks 妈 for everything!
I know I'm always unreasonable, bad tempered at home but yet you still ta han all my rubbish all these years. But hor, not I always want to raise voice, it's 为了你好 okay? I know it's been sometime since I bring you out eat and shop, like since last year end or so. Both you and me are busy with our own stuffs hence the lack of bonding time. Even if I move out, I'll still try to come back and sleep over often and disturb you until you bth and ask me "no need pei husband arh?". I'll 永远 stick to you and dad no matter what and I hope I've did both of you proud all these years :)
2 months ago, Derp and I selected our flat. Read more about it here if you hadn't.
Derp and I went back HDB to sign our lease of agreement exactly 2 months after our flat selection date.
They seems quite efficient considering the fact that We did apply for their AHG. Anyway, whatever it is, I'm glad that the appointment date did not fall during the period I'm away for Taiwan. :)
The appointment is scheduled to be 6:20pm. I didn't know HDB opened till so late but it means I do not need to take half day leave just to settle this thingy which lasted for 15 mins. Probably that's the reason why they try to arrange the appointment to be after working hours.
As usual, We take our queue number once we reached. We reached around 6:05pm and by 6:10pm, our number is being called.
I guess there's no one infront of us la. Once we pressed the queue number, the HDB officer went to get our file and when she's done, she press our queue number to call for us to be seated infront of her.
Signed many many documents as usual and less than 15 mins we are done. :) Not much documents to prepare for the 2nd appointment except a photocopied version of your bankbook if you wish them to credit the option fee back to your bank account rather than via cheque.
Btw, the HDB officer told us to get ready to receive the letter from them telling us the period to go down collect the keys around year end. They will usually notify you 3-6 months before it's ready. Oh, there's a need to re-apply HLE again before collecting the keys. But if I'm not wrong, just got to submit 3 months income slip, quite a fuss free process.
Anyway, I've thrown this whole thing aside and am getting ready for my Taiwan trip! Wait till I'm back then I'll start thinking about it.
No idea what to eat at Toa Payoh Hub, We had Burger King in the end. Sinful but it's been awhile... I do miss them on and off. Got to satisfy my cravings if not I will go mad!
Hello BK! :):)
Shall end of the post with a photo of my #ootd that day.
#OOTD - Pearlavish's Paws Hearts-Shaped Dress. This pretty dress was sold out pretty quickly once it's launch. The prints of the dress are the one that makes me melt. Colourful heart shape and dog paws prints. Don't you agree it's hard to resist? haha! Though the material is not of thick material, but it comes with a inner lining. There's many dresses of this cutting nowadays just of different prints, I guess BKK are selling them everywhere now and at a much cheaper price. Oh well, I miss BKK!
