The Secret Garden

Kept recalling a melody playing in my head which resembles their music...went to their official website and found quite alot of information:
(Sample clips of their music)
http://www.secretgarden.no/fs_sight_sounds.html
Have yet to find the name of the melody though =P

Stranger Than Fiction

Interesting plot where the novelist actually meets with her character in real life...she couldn't bear to "kill" him and the tragedy ends up a comedy.
The official website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/strangerthanfiction/
Finally the skies have cleared...appreciate the warm sunshine.
Thanks Grace for arranging this meeting.

Dealing with loss

Bye 老姑

New beginning

Reported to the new school this morning for briefing and meeting by the senior teacher, Mrs Chow. Met the Principal and vice-principal. Apparently, the VP lives near me (opposite Hougang Point).

The first impression of the school I got was that it was huge...and I mean really mega-school...the corridors are similar to HGPS but the four blocks of building are quite tall. Wondering how I'm gonna "fly" from one class to the other when school term begins.

Managed to leave the school by 1pm. Decided to go shopping in town, Delong gamely accompanied me. Was quite hungry so went to Sushi Tei and he gave me a treat cos he was late (again). Managed to borrow several Jimmy (taiwanese author) books. Walked over to Far East and got a good deal: 2 knitted blouse for $29.90.

Took the bus back together by evening time. =)

*Managed to find out that he was the one who's "santa claus"

Miracle baby

Celebration of Little Miraclers' Nursyadzrah 1-month thanksgiving feast (cukur rambut) at Rosman & Siti's home. =)

Papa Rosman, Ibu Siti, Baby Nursyadrah, me and girl

Ibu Siti, baby Nursyadzrah & me

Feeding time for baby Nursyadzrah

Mysterious sender

Received through mail the book I was talking about a few posts ago《可不可以不要上班》
First time in my life have to guess who the sender is cos the person wrote down "FROM: YOU-KNOW-WHO-I-AM"...how i know? （=_=）
Proceeded to decipher handwriting...not Hao ma leh...my next guess, Jiahui...unlikely, she'll normally pass it personally...final guess: Santa Claus / Santarina
Message for you: Thank you for the gift...it's really funny! (^_^)
Do reveal your identity if you chanced to read this ok?

Korea Dec 2006

Filming site of 《大长今》

Everland Theme Park


Yong Pyong Ski Resort (Filming site of 《冬季恋歌》)



Learning how to make kimchi...(actually everything was prepared, just need to stuff it in and wrap up =P) and wearing the traditional korean costume-hanbok.



Lotteworld Theme Park (Filming site of 《天国的阶梯》)



12 Dec 2006 to 18 Dec 2006

Hotel Phoenix High tea

Met Yanxuan, Sam and Peishi to have high tea over at Hotel Phoenix Garden Cafe. Thought that the hotel was located at Dhoby Ghaut at first. It's actually over at Somerset.

There wasn't alot of food selection. But we ate till we were quite full...there was a queue for those who didn't make reservations. There was a newspaper promotion, 1 for 1 that's why there were alot of aunties who came for the high tea.

Took the bus back home and actually dozed off on the bus.

Grandma's birthday buffet

Went to Grandma's house to have buffet lunch to celebrate her 90th birthday. Met Ah Xiong kor kor's son, Zi Ray...he's quite adorable...keep smiling...and he resembles a little white rabbit!!! Haha...

Sheerin's wedding

Went to Sheerin's wedding over at Little India. Met Suzana and Rosman...Rosman mentioned that the Surin trip was the most wonderful experience he ever had...quite touching to hear that. Sheerin commented that I've lost quite alot of weight.

Went to Plaza Sg quite early...around 2+pm i was there waiting for my lesson at 5pm already.

Sushi Buffet

Met up with Yanxuan and Shuixian over at Kovan Heartland Mall to have the sushi buffet over at Sakae Sushi. Used our student passes to get the student price of $13.90.

Managed to find the swimming cap for the hot spring trip. Find it quite pointless actually...but since it's under $3 for one just get for each of my family.

Nice evening

Met up with Dave at Cityhall around 625pm to walk over to CHIJMES to try out SUN. Prefer the decor over at Wheelock Place though. Ordered Unagi and Aragi Kamameshi...the serving was a little too big for me to finish...also ordered warabimochi for dessert.

Walked over to Esplanade and was treated to a free harp performance. Went to Max Brenner cafe and tried the Suckao...quite a unique container and the metal straw was also quite special.

Took the long bus ride home with Dave and got home just before 11pm.

Corrinne May

Saw the tv advertisement about Corrinne May's Christmas album...her voice is really nice and really suited to sing Christmas songs. Visited her website to listen to the songs...http://www.corrinnemay.com/safe/flash/index2.htm

Japanese food

Met up with Grace for lunch at Sun with Moon over at Wheelock Place. Tried the unagi bento and mushroom pot set. It's the first time i tasted soup so thick and starchy...quite filling also. We also ordered the warabimochi and also the tofu cheesecake.

Went over to Wisma and Takashimaya to look for clothes. Didn't manage to find anything we like. Walked over to Paragon for tea over at the Japanese Soba restaurant. The fried Hokkaido smelt was quite tasty. It's quite a good deal for the japanese tea as it's $5 with a dessert and drink (before service charge that is).

Couldn't resist getting an intensive eye treatment over at Green Sanctuary. There's a 20% discount due to the festive season. Intended to meet up with Karan but he was so caught up with work that we didn't manage to meet. Went to Sushi Tei over at Takashimaya for dinner. There was quite a crowd and had to wait awhile before they gave me a counter seat.

Met Dave briefly before he went off to meet his uni friends. Will be meeting him next thursday for dinner in Cityhall.