Missing Trails

I have not been updating my blog since end of 2007 to-date. Why? Really interested tp know?

It was like a repeat of my nightmare the previous year (2006) when I got really sick during the Christmas period with flu which later led to some lung infection thingy...even went A&E for tat...here's the link to my entry then:

"Flashback on a Sick Ending"

My year 2007 crossover to 2008 was pretty similar to that. I came down with flu before Christmas and was struggling with it thru Christmas and only went to consult a doctor after tat. So the flu got so bad it took much longer to recover....such tat I was still sick on 1 Jan 2008. Terrible way to start the new year. Thereafter, it was busy busy busy at work coz my colleague and boss took leaves in turns and the work was just piling up....or maybe they stacked up coz I was slacking at work during this holiday season... :P

I started this entry on 19 Jan 2008 and now its been a week (ie. 27 Jan 2008) since and I'm still struggling to complete it...trying helplessly to recall my past weeksssss for updates here but my mind suddenly just came to a blank....now wat? My blog is "doomed"??? No worries, shall go by chronological order and try to recap my life back to Dec 2007.

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Past 2 days (25 - 26 Jan 2008)

CNY is approaching, it seems like everyone is getting out there to grab watever they could. Me included.

I met up with Amrita on Friday for just a simple dinner at Spageddies...had always wanted to try the food there and I was definitely not disappointed. We shared Prawn Fettuccine Neapolitan and Crayfish Parmigiana there and they were delicious!

http://www.spageddies.com.sg/

Then we decided to walk off the food by went shopping...bought some scents from Bodyshop and 3 tops from Dorothy Perkins. My purse bled... ...


Yesterday, I was dragged out of bed by Kim. She called me early in the morning and said tat she wanted to get her ears pierced -_ (its amazing how she perservered despite trying so many times and having the earholes closed so many times). So, I got my lazy ass out of bed and accompanied her down to Tampines. Cant say tat I was sorry to be out there walking, at least it felt more alive than being stuck at home...hmm, come to think of it, I have been feeling very alive lately...been busy running ard and meeting frens....havent been mapling for weeks or months already :P

Anyway, spent a bomb there as well...got myself a pair of pants and a top from IORA. This boutique always have clothes tat I can fit in. But I guess the only problem there is tat u will probably see some stranger wearing the same pattern/style of clothes as u on the street. It is too popular among working ladies in Singapore. I also got myself a Sapphire heart-shape necklace.

Shall stop my shopping spree for this few months...my purse bled enuff...for now...hehe!

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Lunch Buffet at Straits Kitchen, Grand Hyatt (19 Jan 2008)

Finally the gathering with the ex-IPTO frens of mine happened! After failing so many attempts to plan a visit to Helen's hometown, we decided to just meet up for lunch and some catching up. Su couldnt make it though coz of her work schedule...nvm join in next time k, Su!

Lunch buffet was a great idea, the food was nice and conversation flow was entertaining. Sha picked the Straits Kitchen at Grand Hyatt coz the food there is Halal and I would say its a rather good choice except tat it is pricey.

Of coz the gathering din just end at the lunch buffet, we went shopping at Paragon and later head towards Takashimaya. Bad choice though coz its nearing CNY and the shopping crowd was rather scary. Pple were walking everywhere, heading in all directions and my head quickly felt heavy, eyes blurry and I started feeling dizzy and queasy. We had to head for a drink at Delifrance to avoid walking in the crowds. Must remind myself never to challenge myself to shop along Orchard Road on the weekends ever again. Positively hate it!

I headed home without any purchases tat day and even reached home by evening...rather amazing.

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Puking Episode (18 Jan 2008)

Met up with Amrita for dinner. Its been very long since I last saw her. Missed her plenty. Think I have been an awful fren...havent been diligently contacting my frens and getting updates on how they have been doing.

She had been weak on health and wasnt feeling too well when we met tat night. Started complaining abt having headaches even before we decided on where to eat.

So it came as no surprise tat halfway thru our dinner at Ichiban Sushi, she started feeling nauseous. Had no choice but to pack up, hop in a cab and head home. Luckily I decided to send her home coz though she tried hard to control it, she puked in the cab and all over herself...poor girl....amazingly she din dirty the cab except for the seatbelt.

Got quite a scare from her though...not everyday I get to see pple puke first-hand...LOL! Oops...tat is evil...she's my good fren... :P

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Arcade Fun (6 Jan 2008)

Had a simple pre-bdae celebration at home with my family as usual. Jesline ordered a delicious chocolate cake from online...must remember to get the website address from her one of these days.

Then we went out in the afternoon to shop at Compass Point. Just a simple shopping trip but it was fun at the arcade with the kids. First time I went to arcade with Ray and Charmaine, they were really cute! Got some pics of Ray here:



"Ray and his drumming skill"



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X'mas 2007 (23 Dec 2007)

Wonder if I am purely torturing myself by organizing this yearly family celebration. We're not Christians or Catholics but yet my family celebrates Christmas coz I told them tat we shld all gather during this festive season to have a meal and exchange presents.

So, this year instead of ordering the Christmas feast from Prima Deli (which is wat we did for the past 2 years), we decided tat we shld prepare our own Christmas lunch!



Besides the "too watery mushroom soup", "slightly charred roast chicken" and the "super tough bread", think the lunch went alright. We all had our fills at least.

Below are other photos I took of our Christmas....



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Joanne Koo's Wedding (9 Dec 2007)

Just some photos from my colleague Joanne's wedding in early Dec 2007:

Korean Idol Chart

An update on my Korean Idols (only male actors of coz) whom I like, admire and basically fell in love w the characters they have acted. And becoz I like them so, I bought my dvds & vcds based on whether any of them acted in the shows :P ...enjoy the cool pics.


Number 1 - Kwon Sang Woo (Wat a HUNK!)



Number 2 - Lee Wan (OMG! My Dream Guy!)



Number 3 - Kim Jae Won (Killer Smile ^^)



Number 4 - Gong Yoo (Cute...damn cute)



Number 5 - So Ji Sub (Sincerity...)



Number 6 - Cha Tae Hyeon (The FUN guy)



Other Actors whom I have come to like lately:

Jang Hyeok (Matured & Charming)



Kang Ji Hwan (the Rebellious One)

Hwang Jin Yi 黄真伊

I am not really into Korean dramas featured in the olden days...din even complete Da Chang Jin which a hot hit months back.

First started watching this drama Hwang Jin Yi on TV, like the plot of the show and find the female lead very pretty...only flaw then was tat I hate the Hwang Jin Yi's first love. Tat man with "no backbone" (in the show lah)...find him really hopeless....and din really wana continue the show coz of him. But I did see clips of preview then tat he died...hehe....

Then my colleague offered to lend me the show and I was procrastinating whether to watch the show coz I am not really sure I will like it (I found Da Chang Jin's plot good too...but somehow I dun like how the show keeps dragging and how sad the show is). But heck la, I just went ahead to borrow the show and sat down to watch it.

To my surprise, I found tat one of my favourite actor - Kim Jae Won, also acted in this show! Yipee!!! Something to really look forward to in this show....so shuai!!!

Anyway, its a very touching show with a rather moderate ending...expect lots of crying too. All the pple who died in the show...aww...so sad....



Synopsis taken from DramaWiki:-

"The story of Hwang Jin Yi, the famous 16th century Gisaeng.

This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status.

Hwang Jin Yi (Ha Ji Won) is the illegitimate child of a noble and Heon Keum (Jun Mi Sun), a noted musician gisaneg. The story centers on the four men in her life and her pursue in the art of dancing. Her first love with a nobleman's son Kim Eun Ho (Jang Geun Suk) ends in tragedy. Her love affair with Kim Jung Han (Kim Jae Won) does not have a happy ending either. Byuk Kye Soo (Yoo Tae Joon) is the Emporer's relative who are obsessed with her and tried every trick but still could not have her. Finally there is her devoted bodyguard Yi Saeng (Lee Shi Hwan) who never deserted her in times of need. Meanwhile, there is Bu Yong (Wang Bit Na) who not only is Hwang Ji Yi's rival in dancing but also in love."

RATING FOR SHOW: **** (out of 5 stars)

Coffee Prince 咖啡王子一号店

A "MUST" watch if u like funny plus heart warming dramas. Its a light hearted show which leaves a tinge of sweetness after the show, unlike some sad shows which leave a bitter feeling.

Its currently showing on TV, in fact they started broadcasting it early this month. And in my hurry to watch the show before it starts showing on TV, I bought the show 3 days before the day of premier and only manage to finish after the 1st episode showed on TV. Rushing the show took its toll on me, coz I felt queasy after watching the drama continuously for 5-6 hours during the weekend. Nevertheless, it is worth it coz this show is really good.



Synopsis taken from DramaWiki:-

"The life of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye) is not easy; she works many jobs to pay off debts and even gave up her feminine image. Choi Han Kyul (Gong Yoo) is the heir of a big food company, but his grandmother wants him to settle down, so she arranged many dates for him. After Eun Chan bumped into Han Kyul and was mistaken for a boy, Han Kyul decided to hire Eun Chan to be his gay lover in order to avoid the arranged dates. Desperately in need of money, Eun Chan had no choice but to accept. Han Kyul's grandmother also made Han Kyul in charge of a filthy coffee shop in danger of being bankrupt. Eun Chan begged to work at the coffee shop, and not long after, feelings start to spark, except, how would Han Kyul accept his "homosexuality"?"

RATING FOR SHOW: **** (out of 5 stars)

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