the slug. He agreed to stand in for me as musician for CCF this month. I can go for Kong's wedding without having to pull my hair out looking for someone able and willing to help.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
07-Mar-2012
Being able to hide behind Nono when Momo's Edward Hyde suddenly surfaced. Momo has been getting touchy lately. The once spontaneous landscape of wits pit has now to be threaded with much caution. One wrong statement, and I get the mine explode on me. The interesting thing is, I never know what I said (/keyed) wrong until I see the fireworks. The stress of it kinds of spoils the fun we used to share. I am certainly glad Nono is there to advert the stifling atmosphere before we boil each other's blood bad.
Today, I am also glad for HP's company to Cooling Off Day. Janice Koh was quite a delight to watch - as a vivacious young lass or as a dialect speaking old woman, she pulled each characters off really naturally. I am not too sure I like the play as much as the reviewers who raved about it though, because I feel that too many issues were being covered within the two hours. I did not get to catch the jokes spoken in Malay, and some parts got a little too heavy for me. I guess I was never smart enough to make history and/or politics my thing. There were comic parts though, which to me, was how entertainment should be. I liked those scenes. They satisfied the shallow part of me.
This is also the first time I am at SOTA's theatre. (just thought of registering this! J)
Dinner was good today too. The service staff at Billy Bombers, Cathay were a cheer. Food was not the best, but it wasn't bad. The service guys looked like they really loved their job, and were a fun bantering with.
I have to be thankful for the people with me today.
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Rubric >> Momo: The poor student with rich aspirations >> Nono: The party boy with interesting life >> HP: The pretty ex-colleague
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
29-Feb-2012
two of my favorite boys at the moment. heh. J
I kinda enjoyed the evening with Momo and Nono over simple hainanese dishes, and a little coffee club time. Sipping our latte, smoothie and soda, sharing what was seen and heard - an occassional thought, some observations, a random question and some history and maths. Even over some moments of simple silence. I count it blessing to still have company to hang and chill out with like that.
What's more, I get a little bonus, and my heart got glazed with sugar as I receive a gift of what I think is a super expensive pencil from Momo. As a matter of fact, I probably will never spend more than a few dollars on a pencil, nevermind whatever mechanics it has within. It did not hurt also to hear sweet compliments that I looked better than the hot party babes in Nono's phone, nevermind I had to scare myself in the mirror at the restroom later.
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Rubric >> Momo: The poor student with rich aspirations >> Nono: The party boy
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I kinda enjoyed the evening with Momo and Nono over simple hainanese dishes, and a little coffee club time. Sipping our latte, smoothie and soda, sharing what was seen and heard - an occassional thought, some observations, a random question and some history and maths. Even over some moments of simple silence. I count it blessing to still have company to hang and chill out with like that.
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| kuru toga inside! |
As I listened to the wide-eyed innocent replies from Nono affirming himself as a nice person, it is interesting I was observing that he looked so dangerously sincere. I was almost sold! But it does feel peachy, at least tonight - that feeling I am in comfortable and good company. Nevermind I was probably boring Nono silly as he yawns away without the alcohol.
I hope I had not been too much of an intrusion to the boys though.
I hope I had not been too much of an intrusion to the boys though.
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Rubric >> Momo: The poor student with rich aspirations >> Nono: The party boy
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Monday, February 27, 2012
27-Feb-2012
The new 24" LED monitor!
My eyes are certainly grateful for the upgrade from the old 17"! J
My eyes are certainly grateful for the upgrade from the old 17"! J
Friday, February 24, 2012
24-Feb-2012
the really nice janitor auntie at MBS who found JJ's birthday prezzie.
It was my gift for baby Jarrett's first birthday, and Hong said she liked the gift very much. But she lost it in the restroom and we only realised that when we were in the theatre, and WICKED was about to start. I felt bad that Hong was so apologetic over the loss, she kept saying sorry and that she will buy JJ a similar toy.
At the intermission, we ran back to the restroom, and found nothing. There was a note at the entrance of the male toilet saying there is a female janitor washing the toilet and we had hoped it might be the same one who cleaned the female toilet and could have picked up the toy (surely, the atas crowd at MBS will not fancy some kiddy toy!) , but we could not get into the male toilet. We stood outside the male toilet for a good few minutes, to the amusement of the men going in and out of the toilet. No janitor was not in sight.
Hong wanted to just ask some random man to help go into the toilet to ask the janitor out, but it was difficult to explain the situation, and we were running late for the second half of the show.
Just as we were feeling dejected, I noticed a janitor making her rounds outside the shops collecting thrash, and Hong raced after her to try our luck.
How delighted were we when she said she was the one who cleaned the female toilet, and had picked up the toy. She returned the set to us with a smile. I think she was happy to have placated two amusing ladies flustered over a toy. And we are definitely happy we met her.
I hope JJ will like the music set his mommy went lengths to recover, and make lotsa beautiful melodies in his life...
At the intermission, we ran back to the restroom, and found nothing. There was a note at the entrance of the male toilet saying there is a female janitor washing the toilet and we had hoped it might be the same one who cleaned the female toilet and could have picked up the toy (surely, the atas crowd at MBS will not fancy some kiddy toy!) , but we could not get into the male toilet. We stood outside the male toilet for a good few minutes, to the amusement of the men going in and out of the toilet. No janitor was not in sight.
Hong wanted to just ask some random man to help go into the toilet to ask the janitor out, but it was difficult to explain the situation, and we were running late for the second half of the show.
Just as we were feeling dejected, I noticed a janitor making her rounds outside the shops collecting thrash, and Hong raced after her to try our luck.
How delighted were we when she said she was the one who cleaned the female toilet, and had picked up the toy. She returned the set to us with a smile. I think she was happy to have placated two amusing ladies flustered over a toy. And we are definitely happy we met her.
I hope JJ will like the music set his mommy went lengths to recover, and make lotsa beautiful melodies in his life...
Today, I am also thankful for all the talent in theatre. Wicked was wickedly good!
I enjoyed the show.
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Rubric >> Hong: The BFF >> JJ: Hong's little love
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
23-Feb-2012
the ability to buy myself a pretty present. As I took a photo of the pretty box delivered at the door, mum asked me if I needed to send someone a thank you note. I said, "Yeah, a thank you to myself for the pretty gift."
Thank God for giving me the means to do so. And thank God for the thoughtfulness of the people who packed the delivery. This may sound super bimbo, but I guess anybody will be happy to receive a box looking like this from anyone.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
21-Feb-2012
Colleague's sweet hubby. He asked her to call me in the morning to offer to give me a lift when the skies looked like it was gonna to pour. It did not rain until we reached the office, but I am thankful all the same for the ride.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
19-Feb-2012
The "Rainbow" boys.
Was not feeling the best today, and the guys definitely didn't know, but they put a little cheer in my afternoon just being a company.
It's a wonder the people who come our way.
Friday, February 17, 2012
17-Feb-2012
The split-second smile.
There is this girl with special needs whom I will meet once in a while on the bus. Everytime I see her, she will be staring intently at me, making the already insecure me real uneasy. I never knew how to react, and I will avoid any possible eye contacts with her. It happened again this morning.
In the crowded bus, she looked my way again. She caught my eyes, and I gave her a quick, awkward smile. She smiled back. It all happened within the count of a few seconds before the mob pushed me past her, and further into the rear of the bus. I believe even my colleague right behind me did not notice our exchange.
But I guess I now know what to do when I next see her on the bus again. =)
There is this girl with special needs whom I will meet once in a while on the bus. Everytime I see her, she will be staring intently at me, making the already insecure me real uneasy. I never knew how to react, and I will avoid any possible eye contacts with her. It happened again this morning.
In the crowded bus, she looked my way again. She caught my eyes, and I gave her a quick, awkward smile. She smiled back. It all happened within the count of a few seconds before the mob pushed me past her, and further into the rear of the bus. I believe even my colleague right behind me did not notice our exchange.
But I guess I now know what to do when I next see her on the bus again. =)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
15-Feb-2012
Plus, I get to satisfy a sudden little craving for subway sandwich.... heh.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
14-Feb-2012
the red rose, the pretty chocolate boxes and the 2004 château de mallere.... plus Momo's aptly labelled “老伴" beancurd to complete the day ear-marked for all things lovely... what sweet thoughts!
I think I have never had such a complete set in the decades of V-days I've had.
I'll gladly eat my porridge dinner tonight. Nothing to complain!
Rubric >> Momo: The poor student with rich aspirations
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Monday, February 13, 2012
13-Feb-2012
Chivalrous colleague who offered help to lug my notebook to work in the morning. Maybe I should also be thankful to that bus driver who drove away without waiting for me to muster enough breath to conquer that split few more steps... so that I can be late enough to meet help... life's weird sometimes in that sense...
Sunday, February 12, 2012
12-Feb-2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
10-Feb-2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
07-Feb-2012
the yummilicious carrot cake breakfast today.
The one with tuna bits was surprisingly good.
Monday, February 6, 2012
06-Feb-2012
a time to sing.
Been some time since i took out the hymnal. I'm glad i had some time to myself in the evening, just singing some hymns. H* happened to WA me, and when I told her I am happy singing hymns, her text response was "Are you sad?"
No, I am not. And I'm glad I need not be sad to be happy. Singing the hymns just made me happier. Even though my tunes and sometimes off-keys may not have made my neighbours so..
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Rubric >> H*: The cat loving secondary school friend
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No, I am not. And I'm glad I need not be sad to be happy. Singing the hymns just made me happier. Even though my tunes and sometimes off-keys may not have made my neighbours so..
Rubric >> H*: The cat loving secondary school friend
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Friday, February 3, 2012
03-Feb-2012
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Hong's colleague who went to JB on her behalf..... so that we can go shop, dine, shop and watch Spring Awakening on a Friday evening.
(cannot quite decide if I like the musical or not though....)
(cannot quite decide if I like the musical or not though....)
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Rubric >> Hong: The BFF
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
02-Feb-2012
the char siew bao from Canto Paradise. This not very pretty little bao is actually quite a delight. Especially at tea time. Nom! Nom!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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