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My Cousin Can Dance!

2012-02-13T15:23:00.001+08:00

First of all Cousin Ben, if you're reading this, I just want to let you know that I'm extremely proud of you, and have always been! All my cousins have talents of their own, and this cousin of mine, Benjamin Chua, has a gift for dancing. When he grooves, he makes me wanna groove along and wave my hands in the air with him! (I DID and i don't care if I looked stupid then.) Yes, I'm showing off

[Star Cruise] SuperStar Virgo Private Relaunch Event

2012-02-09T00:10:00.000+08:00

She's 'NEW'! For 12 years, she brought incredible holiday memories to passengers from around the world. SuperStar Virgo is given a brand new US$32 Million transformation! Be awed as she brings you fresh delights from new recipes and drinks, world-class entertainment to new range of recreation from sports and activities, and more. Thank you for inviting me for lunch and a tour on board

[Review] Jack And Jill, Baush + Lomb Pure Vision 2 HD Contacts

2012-02-07T17:10:00.000+08:00

Jack and Jill went up the hill, and down the hill, and up again, then down and up and down... That's the feeling you get when your paranoid sister comes and visit. Who are the twins then? They are both played by the same person, ADAM SANDLER! He rocks the world. Even the High-5 seems so realistic, like the siblings were totally different people altogether! I was studying every detail so

[Review ]Viral Factor with SofLens(R) Daily Disposable

2012-02-02T13:21:00.001+08:00

image taken from incinemas.sg This movie is about a very complex relationship between 2 brothers and a bio-war, simplified. Two biological brothers were separated from each other since very young. The younger brother(Jon) played by Jay Chou, stayed in China with his mum and grew up to work as an IDC agent. The other, the elder brother(Yeung) played by Nicholas Tse, grew up in Malaysia with his

[F&N] Win Tickets to Super Show 4!

2012-02-01T14:25:00.000+08:00

Some friends have been asking if I'm able to get Super Show 4 tickets for them. Guess what I found in my inbox today? From Press Release Super Junior fans can rejoice, Singapore’s favorite Korean boy band is coming back! F&N Sparkling Drinks is pleased to be once again the official beverage sponsor of the Singapore leg of the top group’s world concert, Super Show 4. When

Prayings at Heng San Dian-- Celebrate Together!

2012-01-31T18:17:00.000+08:00

This is a culture sharing post about my experience on Taoism. Since 3 years ago, I have been heading down to this 神坛 (Sin Tua) for all major praying sessions -- 兴山殿 Heng San Dian. (I'm pronouncing the chinese characters in Hokkien). Founded since 1937, Heng San Dian in Singapore holds various praying sessions cater for important chinese dates. One of these special days was 拜天公 (Bai Tian Gong)

Friends who make you smile.

2012-01-30T00:14:00.002+08:00

They make me feel loved. One thing which I'd never take for granted: Spontaneous and loving friends who walked into my life. Goh Yong Wei, I MISS YOUR CRAP! Thanks for calling me yesterday. HANG IN THERE. #Random Can you do this stunt? Welcome Back home, Silver Ang zir zir. Now you can teach me how to do this. Y( ^o^)Y

[Blog Giveaway] Autographed A Singapore Love Story Novel by Singapore Novelist, Low Kay Hwa

2012-01-28T13:22:00.000+08:00

The reason why I made a trip to Goody Books last month was to meet Low Kay Hwa, one of the youngest full time novelist in Singapore, to collect copies of his latest novel, A Singapore Love Story. Low Kay Hwa is a GUY. This is for those who have always thought that Low Kay Hwa is a female. Who would've thought that this inspiring young man is only 27 this year, a year older than me, already

[Bausch + Lomb]SofLens® Daily Disposables, The Descendants Movie Trailer

2012-01-26T15:47:00.000+08:00

I'll be sharing TWO types of lenses here: PureVision®2 HD Monthly Disposables SofLens® Daily Disposables Bausch + Lomb PureVision®2 HD Monthly Disposables give you a clearer and more detailed night vision, clarity at the movies, sharper details and enhanced contrast. Side track: Zir zir gave me this most adorable travel contact lens casing set when she came back from her overseas shoot

Converted; I'm a Hankook Cosmetics Brand User now, OSSION rocks!

2012-01-25T00:00:00.000+08:00

Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! I am so relieved that the saga has finally ended. I've been praying and praying that it doesn't dwell on so that I can continue to do my reviews; not looking forward to undeserved attention. I strongly believe that friendships from my blog, the ones who come back and visit, have to be built and earned with my most genuine and sincere posts instead of over some

谢谢你们，让我依靠。

2012-01-17T00:52:00.000+08:00

Everytime I watch this video, I end up in tears. Evan Tiang Ethan Choo Wagner Chen Desmond Wong Long Gor 谢谢你们，真心的守护着我这个梦，圆满的实现了它。当初的当初，尽管音色不准，咬字不清, 尾音不稳，你们却从来没放弃过。总是很用心的，无条件的，帮助我完成了它。友情可贵，真情流露。自己有你们做同伴，我感到非常幸福。谢谢你们，让我依靠。 Nave, 我又想念你这个好朋友了。你好吗？

Post-birthday dinner with my 2 darlings: Japanese Food Therapy!

2012-01-15T16:24:00.000+08:00

One of the reasons why we ALL should have GIRLfriends: When it comes to food, shopping and skincare therapy, girls know best! They know the cosiest restaurants, unique retail boutiques, uncommon products, most afforable deals and more! When Joel, Michelle and I decided to meet up after 3(or maybe even longer than that) years, you won't believe how excited I was! Both of them possess a sea of

My 26th Singapore Zoo Birthday Bash & Wedding Proposal.

2012-01-13T00:00:00.000+08:00

I am 26! And to think I've just passed my 18th birthday not so long ago... *bleah* One day before the actual day, I went down to Sweetest moments to collect my DIY cupcakes! That same smile. *grins* Then, I did my birthday performance at All About Eve Bar that night with Yiyang, my keyboardist friend. To my surprise, a long time friend, Panda aka my 'Ah-gong' made a trip down to show his

Public Toilet Habits

2012-01-12T23:30:00.000+08:00

I woke up since 9am, spent the entire day giving 3 groups of tuition. Then, I was at Jill Lowe International the entire evening and attended my 2nd lesson on an image improvement course. Through today's lesson, I got to know more about my body shape, a lot more about men and realise the lack of image confidence within myself. The next thing I'm touching on is an extremely interesting(but gross)

I found nothing...

2012-01-12T04:10:00.001+08:00

The times when I used to blog about my daily life, even if it's just blabbering nonsensical, everyday life, even if it's just lazing at home the entire day, even if it's just changing a toothbrush. A year has passed. The contents of my blog has changed so much. Now, as I browse through my archives trying to remind myself what I've done or felt on a particular day, I found nothing. The initial

[Prima Taste] A taste of INSTANT True Singapore Cruisine.

2012-01-10T00:00:00.000+08:00

Do you think that you are too young to be able to cook up any decent meal? Do you have craving for Hainanese Chicken Rice, Laksa, Curry Chicken, Hokkien Mee, Singapore-style Chilli crab and more local food but you're overseas? Are you working & has no time to whip up a decent meal for yourself? Are you planning to prepare a feast for some festive occasions but all you can cook is Maggi Mee with

[Sponsored] Plantronics Marque M155 Headset

2012-01-05T00:00:00.000+08:00

In case you're wondering, Plantronics is the first headset in outer space. Dating back, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and uttered the legendary words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" through a Plantronics headset. In mid-December 2011, Plantronics launches its brand new headset, Marque M155 which weighs only 7 grams. Meet Thipkamol Sirinonthanachai (a.k.a.

[Review] When SAUCE isn't just a side dish anymore

2012-01-04T16:09:00.000+08:00

You must have seen this place before if you've ever been to esplanade! If you're looking to have afforable dinner before 10pm and chilling out sessions after that, this is the place to go. SAUCE bar by The Butter Factory was launched in July 2011 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. A 2-in1; SAUCE is a restaurant as well as a bar. Take a look at SAUCE’s unique

Hello 2012!

2012-01-01T03:05:00.001+08:00

2012 came in peace; a relief jab to calm my anxiety. My 2012 countdown was peaceful and in fact, it's the most blissful one I ever had so far. Standing by my side at the strike of 12 were none other than my mum, my soulmate Jackie Goh, my 'godnewphew' Alton, my friendliest tenants Cho and May, and the love of my life, Bubble Leong. Nothing beats the pleasant sense of being at home with FAMILY

New year Eve 2011

2011-12-31T00:41:00.001+08:00

Silver's dog, Alton, is here to stay! It's my 1st time looking after another dog other than Bubble. I have mixed feelings; worried for Alton's comfort yet excited of his presence. Bubble is quiet, timid and dormant while Alton is the exact opposite: curious, playful and active. A similarity between the two is that both Bubble and Alton are so cuddly and thoughtful towards their caretakers,

MTV Sessions with Vanness Wu, Coming Soon to MTV Asia!

2011-12-28T00:00:00.000+08:00

MTV Sessions is a brand new television series(on MTV Asia) for artistes to showcase their skills in an intimate studio environment. Filmed live in front of a studio audience, music fans will be introduced to fresh young talents and get to know a different side of their favourite artistes, through live performances and up-close Q&A sessions. Vanness Wu(吴建豪) is the first artist to debut on the new

[REVEALED!] Winner of Xmas Eve Blog Giftaway!

2011-12-27T00:00:00.000+08:00

RynaQue! And this is how she had celebrated her Christmas with her special one: I'm sure you've met my bf during the Social Media Day event at Scape. He recently moved to Jb with his family so we haven't met for 3 months! So long, i feel like dying I swear! Communication is pretty hard too, honestly. It's just across the causeway but his working hours are crazy. So today, we

Mint's Blog Christmas Eve Giftaway(FREE GIFT) by Pink Parlour

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas in advance everyone, it's Christmas Eve today! *Squeals* On Christmas eve for 2 years in a row, I'll be performing at All About Eve Bar beginning from as early as 9pm with the rest of the bands. It's a season to be jolly! I seriously love countdowns in a cosy place! To hip things up abit here, I'll be giving away something(Hint: X'mas goodie bag), at the end of this post, so do

插班生, The Freshman Showcase

2011-12-20T16:51:00.000+08:00

空间小小，五脏具全。 Situated along Temple Street, CrazyWorld Cafe is a cafe, a gallery, a stage, a retail boutique, a crazy world with a distinctive flavour of its own. You might have walked past a few times before. It's time to walk in and take a look. Many celebrities such as Tay Kewei and Yuheng have done showcases at this special venue previously. I've never known what are Showcases until I

Music Video: Lean On You

2011-12-20T14:44:00.000+08:00

You can say it's a Love song describing about family and friends. The last part of this MV is a virtual Choir, where 30 friends from all over the world contributed to the vocals including Gim and I. Everyday is a day full of sharing and giving. Be nice, even to strangers. You'll never know; Something pleasant might happen to you if you do. Read it from somwhere and somehow this quote remains

Back from Jakarta

2011-12-19T19:43:00.000+08:00

Jakarta was much more amazing than I expected! I had so much fun there with Trixy, our new found friend Mike Smith. He's a photo journalist and of course our Indonesian friends, Kesrul, Agung and Irwan! It was a 4 day 3 night trip. Posts and pictures are on their way! Love, Mint A video we did on our 2nd Night in Jakarta!

這就好比失戀的感覺

2011-12-16T00:48:00.000+08:00

絕對不是為了貪目虛榮。從來不會，以後更不會是。怎麼你都不來問我究竟，默默判斷是非呢？身為博客，從此以後部落格就只能是廣告專欄？難道就不能寫寫人生體驗，自我感想，我的私生活了嗎？如果是這樣，那我寫自己的部落格的意義是甚麼呢？倘若你不了解，你可以來問我。何必這麼伤一位非常在乎你，珍惜你的朋友...

[VIDEO] Flash Mob For Love; The Ultimate Singapore Wedding Proposal!

2011-12-13T22:35:00.003+08:00

====Updated with more Photographs!==== As promised, here's the Flash Mob video, done up by The Changing Point Productions. It's the sweetest ever! I am touched to tears as I watched. And I totally understand how Tracy feels that day. Photo courtesy of Kelvin Lee. Photo courtesy of Randall See how everyone cheered and broke into tears when they kissed: Photo courtesy of Kelvin Lee

Flash Mob For Love; The Ultimate Singapore Wedding Proposal

2011-12-10T23:21:00.000+08:00

This is one of the sweetest memories I get to keep for the rest of my life... I'm doing this in the NAME OF LOVE; and purely love. For the 80+ people who shares this wonderful memory at the Singapore Flyer for doing something awesomely meaningful &amazingly beautiful, WE DID IT!!! *3 ultra-cheers!* A group of friends did a Flash Mob wedding proposal together on Saturday to help a young man

[BRAND'S] Wang Lee Hom is here in Singapore!

2011-12-05T16:11:00.000+08:00

Behind this close door is the moment I've been waiting for all my life... It's not my wedding day yet! What were you thinking? I was highly anticipating to meet an international superstar, Wang Lee Hom!!! He walked in with so much poise and when he has taken his seat, everyone else in the room wasted no time and shot him with what seems like endless rounds of questions, where he managed to

[Guinness LIVE] Yee Siling VS Alvin Ng at Firefly

2011-12-02T16:06:00.001+08:00

Guinness Live 2011 UPDATE Guinness LIVE is a singing contest which is held every Tuesday, Wednesday &; Thursday respectively at Shanghai Dolly, Dragonfly & Firefly until the end of February 2012. Since it's a Thursday, the Guinness LIVE group was at FIREFLY & THE LIVING ROOM. It's located at Singapore Marriot Hotel, Orchard Road. Guinness Live Round 15: Alvin Ng VS Yee Siling: I was 15

[Guinness LIVE] Regine Han & Alfred Sim at Shanghai Dolly

2011-12-01T10:00:00.000+08:00

Guinness LIVE at Shanghai Dolly will be happening EVERY Tuesday until February 2012. Every week, 2 contestants from 2 different Guinness Live groups will be there for a PK match. On Tuesday, it was Regine Han and Alfred Sim's turn to battle it out! Regine was extremely outstanding with her bling blings & outfit, plus points! One look on the streets and you'll have no doubt that she's a

Hey, let's DRIFT!

2011-11-30T13:31:00.001+08:00

Apart from the fact that both a car and a crab begin with the letter 'C', the underlying similarity is that a car can move SIDEWAYS, just like a crab! Cars DRIFT. As defined by Dictionary.com: drift (drɪft) n a controlled four-wheel skid, used by racing drivers to takebends at high speed The movie about drifting racing cars titled Initial D, starring Jay Chou & other Hong Kong

Singha Full Moon Party was a blast!

2011-11-29T00:21:00.001+08:00

What's this commotion about? I don't have to refer to the directory board to check out where Attica was at Clarke Quay. The big crowd led me there! Lasers, Music, People, Dancing, Free flow of Singha beer; it was more than I could ask for a night's out. I think before I knew it, I already had a drink too many, toasting to all my friends! The bar was flocked with people waiting for their

[Jill Lowe International] Skincare Seminar

2011-11-17T19:20:00.000+08:00

Skincare is knowledge ALL women(and men) should have to possess. Ideally, one should begin caring for his skin from as young as 20 years old. In this way, he can stay youthful, his skin supple & wrinkle-free, his appearance looking even younger than his actual age. Now who wants to look like some old hag or 'ah pek'? The answer is, No one. But how? Let me give you a suggestion. You can attend

My Private Sea Outing with Duke, a yacht!

2011-11-14T17:01:00.001+08:00

You know how I love entering Crocs boutique? It's so colourful, sending out so much happy vibes once you step inside! This time round, I visited Crocs at Vivocity. The interior is so much bigger and more spacious than the rest of their other boutiques. Gim & I were on a mission to.... find the biggest Crocs shoes! And guess what we found: The shoe is VERY VERY BIG indeed! Our Gim is

This is where you send your emails to me from now on:

2011-11-13T01:19:00.001+08:00

MintMintLeong@gmail.com PS: YAY! *Smiley face*

You are the LOVE of my life.

2011-11-12T04:37:00.001+08:00

Handsome boy with a charming smile! As compared to almost 2 months back when he was shaved down to his bones. I am OBSESSED. First person perspective of me staring at him right in the face: Tell me how NOT to LOVE & SHOWER ALL MY LOVE ON HIM?! Adorable Index = 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000. Any production company wants to engage him for TVCs, dramas, photoshoots?

11/11/11: Happy 30th Birthday, Buddy Laren Goh

2011-11-11T01:11:00.000+08:00

We met in the year 2001 at Jurong Entertainment Ice Skating Ring. He is over 1.8m tall. I am 1.58m. He was so graceful on ice given his height-- carefree, swift. I was the exact opposite. We were both ice hockey skaters. His name, is Laren Goh. He is my buddy; the one and only. We used to hang out together with another friend, Andy Loi. Andy is another tall fella over 1.8m. They are my

Guinness LIVE 2011: The Ultimate Music Battle

2011-11-05T05:57:00.001+08:00

You mean you don't about THIS yet?! *Alamak* YOU OUGHT TO READ THIS: This, my friend, is a singing contest highly-anticipated by at least 20,000 Guinness Fans out there! Kicked off on 1st November 2011 and running until 1st March 2012, Guinness LIVE is a stage singing battling contest aka PK Shootout, featuring a group of 12 aspiring singers. It's only Day 5 since its kick-off and the singing

Invitation to Singha Full Moon Party 2011: Free Entry & more

2011-11-03T17:44:00.001+08:00

Do you know what's a full moon party? Have you ever been to one? Quick facts of Full Moon Parties last all-night originated in Haad Rin on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand. Happens on nights before and after every full moon. First started in 1985 at a wooden disco in Thailand for giving thanks to about 20-30 travelers. Draws a crowd of about 20,000 - 30,000 every full moon evening now.

Halloween in the heartland: Woodlands Woodgrove

2011-11-01T11:11:00.000+08:00

This year's Halloween party at Woodlands Woodgrove just got bigger, better, more extravagant: the crowd, the costumes & the decorations! Just like two years ago, there was a drizzle but I was perspiring like mad even in my sleeveless top. Even without any publicity, people somehow know about this annual event and where it is held. The street was already crowded when I arrived. This is a

[Sponsored] Jill Lowe International, Professional Image Consultancy

2011-10-29T16:48:00.003+08:00

This gift is truly god-send from above! I was very troubled over the path I chose earlier this year-- stepping into the media industry. In this world, it is THAT crude. People here say you need the X-factor. Sad to say, I do not possess a sharp nose, pearly straight white teeth, a petite face or even ultra slim model-like figure. As a matter of fact, I know I'm just a plain Jane. And I know

REDUX Project Green Room by Heineken

2011-10-22T10:00:00.000+08:00

Who says you can't sing LIVE for disco music, Jamie Woon did. Everyone in the house nodded in agreement the moment his music came on. I shall leave the photos to do the speaking, you know how a disco party is like: music, dance, drink, music, dance & drink again. My favourite place at the location, the smoking area; because of its design. The test subjects: I've uploaded the

REDUX: Project Green Room By Heineken

2011-10-19T13:09:00.002+08:00

The Heineken Green Room A room at 15 Stadium Link is constantly striving to discover, and create the latest sounds and music experiences. In a place like this, the essence of music is re-engineered and fuses machine and man, music and soul together in a new life with a new sound. Heineken Green Room events have featured the likes of Thievery Corporation, Peter Kruder, Moderat,

[SingTel] Win a $10,000 CASH prize & a hosting contract?

2011-10-17T16:07:00.000+08:00

Ladies in the house, have you ever dream of being a host for a brand new YouTube Channel? Guys, do you know any of your girl friends who might be interested? Well, that dream might just come true! SingTel is on the search for their next Social Media Star and the winner will walk away with a $10,000 cash prize and a contract to host the new weekly YouTube programme that will be introduced at the

[Sponored] Nikoi Island Day 2 & 3: Life is full of surprises!

2011-10-12T00:56:00.001+08:00

You know, I've got way too many Nikoi photos to show you! I've decided to upload them on my facebook instead. If you wish to see more photos, click on this album. Recap: 5 bloggers, 1 Tiger Beer winner with his 13 friends, APB Staff and some media friends went on a 3D2N Nikoi Island Getaway, FULLY sponsored by Asia Pacific Breweries! It was the most awesome urban escape anyone can dream of,

Latest Addiction: McDonalds Monopoly Game, Warehouse Sales,

2011-10-10T15:43:00.002+08:00

New things, New In. McDonalds Monopoly Game is running for its 3rd year from now till 2nd November 2011. This year, however, it guarantees that ALL prizes will be won! And how many prizes are there to be won? There are over 3 million prizes up for grabs! It's THE talking point now! Friends will be flashing out their 'monopoly boards', the traymats of McDonalds, and strike discussions about

Crocs Tone Shoes: tone those leg muscles as you walk!

2011-10-05T23:41:00.003+08:00

Have you been to Crocs@ Plaza Singapura? I have! It's on level 3, filled with tinkles of happy colours! Upsize comfy cushion seat for up to 4 patrons to try on the Crocs shoes series within the shoe boutique: Crocs Tone Spotted. It comes in 3 different Designs, a few colours of each. I get to choose from any design and colour from the 3 rows on the right: Random: Cute mini

[Sponsored] Nikoi Island(Day 1), with Asia Pacific Breweries

2011-09-26T02:52:00.000+08:00

Picture yourself waking up to a serene sea view in the morning like this: I did not picture this. I was at Nikoi Island for 3 days and 2 Nights to EXPERIENCE everything for myself; all thanks to Asia Pacific Breweries for this sponsored trip worth a total of $50,000! Wohoooo! As I'm writing this entry, I'm STILL having my Post-Nikoi-Island-Holiday Syndrome; the longest I've had so far. Nikoi

Jacqualine & Jia Nian's Ties The Knot!

2011-09-23T15:04:00.001+08:00

I was here last weekend with my BFFs to attend Jacq Jacq & Jia Nian's wedding banquet. Food at Park Royal On Beach Road is delicious!!! Yongwei bought an enormous wedding gift for the newly weds. The bride & the bridegroom are 'WOW' max. Tall, pretty & handsome! I kept repeating this to everyone I see at the wedding, " 新娘好漂亮, 新郎好帅好帅哦！" And look how considerate Jia Nian is towards his

Taiwan(Taipei), Day 4: Taipei 101, Ximen Red House, LongShan Temple

2011-09-19T17:19:00.003+08:00

Before Jackie and I went for our NAZA photoshoot selection on Day 4, we followed the Taiwan travel book to Longshan Temple. How popular it is you asked?The name of the nearest train station is named after it! Longshan train station is only a stop away from Ximen station. More than a few hundred years old, Longshan Temple survived the 2nd world war & other natural disasters. In 1985, it is

[Behind the Scenes] Playing my part in movie titled, Echoing Love

2011-09-14T03:28:00.001+08:00

This is a production project, named Mission Easy. Mission Easy is a mission which is NOT easy at all. Professionals was skeptical & doubted the success of this project. Organised by ECTV.SG, Edmund Chen's (陈之财) tireless effort was significant. Mission Easy is like his new-born child. Nurturing new & inexperienced people who are interested in media production like me, the seeds, with his love &

Elizabeth Arden Slumber Party, essential youthful facts for BOTH Men and Women

2011-09-08T02:43:00.000+08:00

This is my first ever slumber party. I was amazed at how much effort phdnetwork had put in to decorate the hotel room for the guests who attended this party. The Elizabeth Arden Slumber Party was held at Naumi Hotel, a small luxury hotel along Seah Street. FYI, Seah Street is NOT in Chinatown. It is located in between the National Library & Shaw Towers. Naumi Hotel is situated next to

A life full of hiccups.

2011-09-05T17:25:00.001+08:00

I'm here to rant. I used to do that with Nave every other day on the phone. I've been feeling really lousy after we stopped talking. While typing out this post, I'm popping M&M's chocolates like some addictive drugs~ Of course, there's always a downside for everyone. I'm only human Chocolates are effective remedies for my wounded heart; feeling that my life & career has come to such a

[Review] iFLY is here with its Ultimate Special Blog Promotion!

2011-09-01T01:51:00.012+08:00

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Silver zir for inviting me as her guest to iFLY Singapore for this awesome skydiving experience! photo courtesy of Silver Ang Once again, the fear-of-heights Mint Leong managed to conquer a 5-storey high free falling action(with the loudest scream that almost flanked off the entire roof and everyone was laughing at me like mad but I don't care). This

The Kitchen Musical Media Day, exclusive set tour images!

2011-08-24T21:11:00.032+08:00

My first post after 2 WHOLE weeks!Ipad apps are so utterly addictive. I'm converting into a couch potato- Fat, short & plain lazy. That aside. Here's something I, as a Singaporean, am so proud of! The Kitchen Muscial this is the FIRST international musical television drama series produced in SINGAPORE for the regional & international markets. Its filming location? Republic Polytechnic, Blk E5 &

Bubble, the Toy Poodle.

2011-08-13T00:49:00.003+08:00

Have you 'like' Bubble yet?Bubble without an 's'.He's my son. I've been uploading videos and photographs of him via his facebook.Check them out. :::: Sidenote ::: Bubble is a MALE toy poodle;mistaken identity that he's a SHE.No doubt other male dogs try to hump him all the time... >=.="<

[Sponsored] The Big Groove 2011 with crocs™

2011-08-09T15:59:00.037+08:00

This is wayyyyy overdued yet I still feel an adrenaline rush as I vividly recalled what Sheikh Haikel had said that night, "I say TB, you say G". "TB.... G!"And the 'G' only got bigger & louder. The international hip-hop dancers at The Big Groove 2011 totally rocked the house down! While waiting for the performance to commence, I spotted the crocs™ booth, OFFICIAL SNEAKERS PROVIDER OF

NAZA Bridal Photography(Taiwan): The Dating Shoot Photographs

2011-08-03T00:00:00.008+08:00

Here are the original photographs: Raw, unedited, original. I've been wanting to show them to you for soooooo longggg....The only editing that NA.ZA will be doing is the photo collage which will be made into a photo album for Jackie and I to keep, and our life size poster of course; photo stories of our Taipei trip.Here they are, all SEVENTY-FIVE pictures, specially chosen out of the 600+++++++

Another Home - National Day MV By SINdie

2011-08-02T11:56:00.010+08:00

Barely 5 days pass and the YouTube viewership of Another Home MV by SINdie has hit more than 50K. What a hit!Congratulations SINdie!There is this debate going on about the MV. Arguments about us embarrassing ourselves & causing more disgrace to our country. Personally, I have mix emotions about this. It's wonderful to know that we're actually speaking up for ourselves. However sometimes, don't

Taiwan Day 3: COUPLE Photoshoot with NA.ZA Bridal Photography

2011-08-01T18:57:00.000+08:00

If you've missed reading Day 1 & Day 2 of my Taiwan trip, the links can be found on the sidebar of my blog. :)Up early even before sunrise, I was already at NA.ZA Bridal Photography for my makeover.These are '安瓶装', some makeup stabilizers. They are supposed to make the makeup stay on your face the entire day, flawless. It doesn't come cheap though, TW$500(S$20)/bottle which you have to pay

[Review] Bridesmaid

2011-07-26T17:37:00.002+08:00

Photo Courtesy of OMY.SGDirected by Paul Feig, this is one ridiculously humorous movie. I was laughing to tears the whole time in the movie theatre with my dearest love, Sim Bin Bin!As the movie title suggests, the lead actress, this time round, is not the bride but the maid-of-honor, Annie(3rd from the right). It's about her story; how she was down on her luck: her bakery busted, the man she

Singapore Blog Awards 2011- The Mega Family Gathering!

2011-07-25T15:07:00.011+08:00

This day has finally arrived; This year, Singapore Blog Awards 2011 was celebrated at Shanghai Dolly.Grab a booklet, let's get inside!Close to 300 bloggers came to the party. The local blogosphere has grown bigger!It was like a mega family gathering for me. I met so many familiar faces! They were close friends whom I've made over the past one year, and friends I've been reading their blogs but

[Review] The 4-eyed Mint conquered USS in my new CRIZAL lens specs!

2011-07-22T14:32:00.000+08:00

Bright & Sunny at Universal Studios Singapore! *HELLOOOOO!!!*For as long as I can remember, I've never been to an amusement park wearing my....SPECTACLES!Well, I wasn't alone.Together with 13 other CRIZAL Ambassadors, a group of 4-eyed blogger friends conquered USS together with our brand new CRIZAL LENS spectacles sponsored by Essilor. (Read my previous blog entry on choosing my crizal lens &

There's going to be a Car Audio Carnival this weekend!

2011-07-21T01:05:00.009+08:00

Influenced by my dad since a little girl, he and I are particularly disturbed whenever the music playing in his car wasn't tuned to perfection. Back then, we would blast mandarin 'bong cha cha' as well as popular Hokkien classics, grooving and singing along at the top of our voices as we roam.He invested pretty much on speakers, woofers & the CD player itself: the pretty colours, the 'booms' & '

From Japan for the 1st time; Drum TAO

2011-07-19T14:26:00.004+08:00

Hosted by Establish Events, the performance group, Drum TAO, will be in town all the way from Japan! Established in 1993, Drum Tao will finally be showcasing their internationally applauded performance in Singapore for the very first time!You're expecting a two-hour extravaganza which features 14-strong highly disciplined crew of Japanese Taiko drummers, who spend eight months of the year touring

5 Historical Figures Who Died The Weirdest Death

2011-07-17T23:29:00.003+08:00

I'm brainstorming for what to wear to Singapore Blog Awards 2011.Dresscode: Historical CharactersI chanced upon this really interesting website about 5 historical figures who died the weirdest way: http://www.cracked.com/article_16133_the-5-historical-figures-who-died-weirdest-deaths.html.This cracked me up, seriously!President Félix Faure: Sexed to Death. He died of a fatal stroke right in the

Striking a balance in the blogosphere.

2011-07-15T16:36:00.021+08:00

I feel very strongly about this.Having lunch with Phobe & Winnie from RE&S Entreprise is always so enjoyable for me. These two ladies are so real, so genuine. It was never anything like PR, never anything like a stressful blogger event nor obligations. We'll gossip about everything over lunch, share knowledge, talk about the food, our pets, our family....It has become something very personal to

[Sponsored] Healthier Corner at Kuishin-Bo (Great World City)

2011-07-13T14:31:00.012+08:00

Trust me, if you want to have a sumptuous, premium, eat-all-you-can Japanese Buffet, go for Kuishin-bo @GREAT WORLD CITY! Lunch: 11.30am-3.00pm, (Last round at 2.30pm)Dinner: 5.30pm - 10.00pm (Last round at 9.30pm)Kuishin-bo is certainly a food *sing: para-paradise ah ah ah* for me! The squealing & repeatedly 'omg-ing' me was walking around the restaurant premise, wondering where to start eating

[Behind The Scene] Another Home, The Ultimate National Day 2011 MV by SINdie

2011-07-12T22:26:00.009+08:00

A tribute Singapore National Day 2011, SINdie has whipped up something really juicy for everyone! *SING* Who's afraid of the big fat bear, big fat bear, big fat bear?Oh forget about the bear, that's a super sweaty GOH YONG WEI under the bear head in a fishmonger costume. (that's so wrong!) The cast had pull it over him for behind-the-scene entertainment to realize he fits the head proportionately

It's Personal.

2011-07-09T14:17:00.011+08:00

Phew!Finally a day where I can REALLY rest and blog with ease!Apart from watching Taiwan Drama Series Rookies' Diary, I've been really occupied... with playing iPhone applications. Ever since I've replaced my primary phone with an iPhone3GS after the keypad of my Blackberry didn't work anymore, you'll see me everywhere holding and looking at the screen of my iphone.Status: 走火入魔 (Addicted)Despite

NDP2011 Fun Pack Song from "Bad Romance - Lady Gaga

2011-07-06T23:20:00.001+08:00

Seriously.Closed the browser at 0.23s.Purely of out curiosity I went in search for the lyrics.*MY JAWS DROPPED*The Fun Pack Song (to the tune of Bad Romance)Oh o o o o o o o oTime for the fun pack songOh o o o o o o o oWe like the fun pack songLet's start with the bagThat's right, grab your bagIt's the fun pack bagAttack the fun pack(REPEAT)Hold up your flag, don't you forgetYou can wave it if

Milo Peng, Anyone?

2011-07-05T12:38:00.000+08:00

I am craving for a glass of icy cold milo at home but dreads the making process!Let's take the NORMAL 3-in-1 milo sachets for instance. After I pour the content into a glass, I add in some HOT water, stir until the milo powder melts ENTIRELY. Last but not least, add in cold water & ice. Not only do I have to go through these steps, I still have to worry whether the milo powder will dissolve with

N.E.mation! - An annual animation competition for students now open for registration!

2011-06-29T23:05:00.005+08:00

National Service; something every Singapore BOY in thinks about and sometimes to the extent, avoids. It's also something every Singapore MAN thinks about and share with their peers; of those nostalgic times they had when they were still serving their country.Not to be bimbotic, but men in army uniforms make my knees weak and my heart skips a beat. Disciplined, reliable, smart, organised-- suave &

[Review]Have you gotten the right pair of lenses for your eyes?

2011-06-28T19:16:00.016+08:00

I was at the Integrated Eyecare Centre, Vivocity for an eyecheck. The reason? Getting my eyes checked to make a pair of new CRIZAL LENSES SPECTACLES!Beyond aesthetics, spectacle lenses plays a fundamental, if not more vital role. Not only should you choose a nice spectacle frame, the lenses of your spectacles should also be carefully selected such that it does not affect your vision. You may not

Love Letter For My Family Members.

2011-06-27T02:09:00.007+08:00

Apparently I've just spent 1 hour typing a really old-grandmother-story facebook private message to all my aunts, uncles & cousins who have a Facebook account, updating them about my life and also to get them to keep in touch.Some of my aunts, uncles & cousins are distant relative whom I've not met, of what seem forever. But thanks to Facebook & smartphone, I manage to add & got in touch with

Hug Me Tight

2011-06-24T01:42:00.001+08:00

Somehow brought me to tears; as usual.

Taiwan Day 2/7: In search for NAZA Bridal Photography Boutique in Ximen

2011-06-23T00:02:00.000+08:00

*Entertaining myself with clear audio playing from YouTube on my ASUS N53S lappy while blogging this. No Sweat!*It was dark when I reached Taiwan the previous day. So when I woke up in the morning and on my way out, I was astonished to realise that the famous architecture , Ximen Red House(西门红楼) is right opposite my hotel.NAZA was really easy to spot. I took a right turn at the main junction and

ELSON SOH . ROYAL ARTISTES - THE FINAL SHOWCASE 2011

2011-06-22T01:37:00.002+08:00

Come 9 July 2011, Elson will be the youngest ever local artiste to stage a full fledge concert on the big stage.The Final Showcase 2011 brings together Elson Soh and his juniors where they will be presenting a spectacular musical performance. Guest artistes includes Malaysian singer-songwriter Bryan Teoh, Singapore’s hottest Malay band X-Clusive, as well as his juniorsJoseph Hui, Yumi Beh, Peter

Singapore Blog Awards 2011- Social Media is the new 'IN'

2011-06-17T02:20:00.017+08:00

Organised by omy.sg, a bilingual news and interactive web portal by leading media group Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH ), Singapore Blog Awards 2010 was the very first blog event I attended. I vividly remembered that I was there with William as a supporter. That was when I met Yongwei & Hpility and many other bloggers for the first time. Since then, I made many fun-loving friends & we will

[Review] South-East Asia's Largest Art Festival at Genting Highlands

2011-06-15T00:28:00.036+08:00

Exclusively invited by Resorts World Genting, I travelled for approximately 10 hours on a travel coach before I finally made it to Genting Highlands over the weekend; in time to witness the launch of the Largest Balloon Art Festival in SouthEast Asia.At the Times Square Stage in First World Plaza, Dato' Anthony Yeo, Senior president of Public Relations & communications(2nd from right) with

Happy 125th Birthday, Coca-Cola!

2011-06-09T17:28:00.005+08:00

I attended Coca-cola's birthday bash-- RED ALERT, everywhere!The evolution of Coca-cola is significant, both locally & internationally. Coca-cola is no longer just a drink, the company is also active in engaging a healthy lifestyle, community, saving the earth and many more.Ask me what does red stand for? I'll tell you, it's HAPPINESS! :)Open up, Open up, Open up some happiness;Happy 125th

Taipei Day 1/7: Shilin Night Market

2011-06-02T22:38:00.003+08:00

My first flight in 25 years! Actually 2 flights; first to Hong Kong, then transit to Taiwan.I was super excited to know that I'm 25500 feet above.Look what I had for lunch, my first meal in the air!Hong Kong International airport is huge!The first name which caught my attention the moment at Taoyuan Airport arrival hallThe bus ride to Taipei Main Station was not very pleasant- the bus stinks with

[Review] Visage Affairs: Unisex Masks & Beauty Quickfix products!

2011-06-01T01:30:00.000+08:00

Whether you are a busy executive or a housewife, Visage Affairs is sure to help you impress. Why do I say so?This online site is your pre-date, interview and wedding quick fix specialist. It is all about event preparation, relaxation and taking your first step to confidence. Refresh yourself with a refreshing mask before an important date, slap on an eye mask to erase those dark eye rings before

EcTv Short Film: Mission Easy Trailer

2011-05-30T12:51:00.000+08:00

The short film which I have been really busy about for the past 1 month...The trailer is out! :) There are 3 short films altogether in this trailer. Mine's the one with two chinese teenagers-starring Tomato Lee and Edwin Goh(From Ch5 Fighting Spiders).Theme: LOVE.Credits to : EcTv & the super-duper camera & video crew for making my dream come true!

[Review] I need a clean & tidy organiser, Pilot Pen!

2011-05-29T23:39:00.011+08:00

When it voices down to my daily life, I am handicapped without my organiser. It pens down ALL my schedules, events & task lists. And, they are in a mess; always. Life is unpredictable, there are always changes which you have to do--spelling & writing mistakes, change in timings, liquid paper marks, correction tape, endless cancellation...Until the perfect solution came along-- The NEW Pilot

[Review] Rendezvous Dumplings

2011-05-28T23:38:00.000+08:00

You love dumplings?I do!I was fortunate enough to be able to taste all 6 dumplings prepared specially by Rendezvous Hotel, to celebrate the Chinese Dumpling Festival, or what is better known as "Duan Wu Jie" 端午节. tonight, identified by their respective coloured strings! Blue:Black Pepper Chicken Dumpling.Yellow: Traditional Dumpling with Salted Egg. Green: Nonya Dumpling. Red is the XO Dumpling.

[Review] Shokutsu 10, Japanese Food Trail at NEX Mega-Mall

2011-05-27T18:06:00.060+08:00

Shokutsu 10 is located at BASEMENT 1 of NEX Mega-mall in Serangoon. If you're not familiar with the layout of NEX mall, it is highly recommended that you check out the floor plan first. It's here:Shokutsu 10 is E&S Enterprises Pte Ltd's second Japanese Food Street, the first is located in Jurong Point. Both food streets are conceptualized with a different theme and the theme at Nex is 'Yokoso

RSAF Open House 2011- My Chinook Riding Experience

2011-05-25T19:40:00.032+08:00

It's happening this weekend- 28th & 29th May 2011 at Paya Lebar Airbase.Well, I've NEVER been to one all my life. The reason being, I thought it was just going to be some aircraft exhibits which will only interest pilots-to-be, soldiers who wants to sign on to the air force or avid airplane-lovers. Aircraft will be on display but it's a see-no-touch, touch-no-see, see-&-touch, pay-money kind of

An Island All To Yourself!

2011-05-23T01:40:00.020+08:00

Tiger Beer is all set to bedazzle Singapore by giving one lucky beer drinker and his/her 14 friends the “Best Holiday in the World” and the opportunity to create their own private island escapade worth $50,000.Tiger Beer will take over the entire Nikoi Island for 3 days, 2 nights experience and the 15-villa resort – the only one on the island – will be crafted to suit the whims and fancies of the

Waterfall, Fireflies & Lobster Feast; Bloggers Malaysia Trip

2011-05-21T15:00:00.013+08:00

Watch this trailer first before you even read on:Video courtesy of Goh Yongwei.You'll get to watch the full video at the end of this post. Yongwei did a wonderful job consolidating all the best & most fun moments we had. As for me, I'll be showing you more of those 'behind-the-scenes' moments.On 8th May 2011, 17 friends(both bloggers & non-bloggers) set off to Malaysia for a 1-day outing--Kota

There's A Troll

2011-05-19T12:16:00.006+08:00

Right here.A troll found his way to my blog.*smile*Apparently,1. If I'd tried to hide any untruth, why would I tell you in the first place and give you a chance to 'uncover' my past here on my behalf?2. If you've heard of my past from a friend, then make assumptions like that, you are someone who doesn't give others a second chance. 3. If you're someone I know, by choosing to remain anonymous,

What Are Words

2011-05-17T00:49:00.004+08:00

Never underestimate the power of a song.The plain piano chords & a man who wrote and sang his heart out for his fiancee is enough to make the world cry with him. What Are Words, a song about making promises & fulfilling them.Chris Medina participated in American Idol 2011 to encourage his brain-damaged fiancee. His fiancee, Julianna Ramos, met with a car accident in 2009 and contracted brain

Dear Genie

2011-05-10T22:41:00.011+08:00

Tomorrow; first day of shoot.Our short film was chosen by EcTv to appear on screen soon!FYI: "Ec" Stands for Edmund Chen, 陈之财Meet the short film sponsor: Master Hui.I'll be using his items in the short film.Meet the team I'm in, 天书.From furthest: Anthony, my scriptwriterTomato, my female leadPatrick, my assistant directorI will keep the celebrity male lead and celebrity mentor a secret for now.

Gourmet Food Trail周末趴趴吃 (Episode 4/5)- Rendezvous Hotel & Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant

2011-05-04T00:34:00.043+08:00

I ate to my heart's content at the Gourmet Food Trail(周末趴趴吃) with Ah Lun(阿伦) organised by LianHe Wanbao(联合晚报) & Omy.sg.For 5 weekends, participants from the program will gather and travel around Singapore to try dishes hand-picked by the man himself--LianHe Wanbao's veterian food critic, Ah Lun. There'll be 2 makan venues to visit every weekend.Along the food trail, it is common to use the word,

Friends Of Japan- F&B Charity Privilege Card

2011-04-29T16:01:00.014+08:00

#1 To help raise funds for the victims who are affected by the devastating Japan earthquake.#2 As a show of support to the authorities for making Singapore food safe for consumption.For these two special reasons, Japanese food business operators in Singapore have come together; 35 brands which together run over 100 restaurants and four supply chain companies in Singapore, they launched a campaign

On Mobile(attempt 2): The Blogosphere & Singapore Blog Awards 2011

2011-04-27T22:00:00.137+08:00

I'm trying to blog this entry with my iPhone on a bus.It's the second attempt for the day. I accidentally published an incomplete post on my first. Whatever it is, I find this pretty amazing as I can blog on the go which will save pretty much a lot of my time.===============A few evenings ago, Smith, a humble WTH blogger(think he's a sex blogger too) whom I met recently, and I hit on this topic

All About Eve Japan Fund Raising Campaign- A Success!

2011-04-27T01:59:00.004+08:00

On 16th April 2011, 7 local bands performed at All About Eve bar to help raised funds in attempt to help Japan.That's us still rehearsing at the smoking corner less than 1hr away from the start of the performance.There were students from a local Music School,Here are their singing teachers who performs at All About Eve Bar every Thursday night at 10pm.Some were jamming buddies,G.L.O.W, who

Mantis Shrimp -- An exotic delicacy?

2011-04-25T00:08:00.054+08:00

~IMPORTANT~THIS IS NOT A FOOD REVIEW FOR ADVERTISERS.Do not be deceived by its fugly appearance. I'll never ever forget when I first sank my teeth into its flesh; that epic moment where my eyes opened so wide & felt I've never been so fortunate to eat something like this!This is probably one of the juiciest, sweetest seafood I've tasted all my life, an exotic delicacy fit for emperors-- The