Life, Food and Ryhn

2011-11-05T23:52:00.001+08:00

There are times where you realise that nobody is perfect; including yourself.

Itinerary for this Saturday!

2011-10-03T20:03:00.001+08:00

Lunch at

followed by check in at

then dinner at

PS: Tell me how not to get excited?

Food Orgasms

2011-10-01T14:01:00.000+08:00

I am officially FUCKING IN LOVE with Garrett Macadamia CaramelCrisp. It is heaven! Fatty buttery nutty macadamia nuts coated in saccharine sweet Caramel with good 'ole popcorns. What else gets better than this? My ultimate dream would be to have a party with the biggest tin of Garrett popcorns for everyone to dig into but that would cost me 2 round trips to Bangkok. Which really makes it highly unlikely to happen!

PS: Try dunking those popcorns in milk. Hoho.

Olly

2011-09-18T12:54:00.000+08:00

When?

2011-09-17T15:47:00.001+08:00

Word is out, my sister's flat will only be ready in 2014. FML. That means I gotta wait till I'm 24 to get my own room. Grrrrrrrrr. I wold have started working by then so I won't have much chance to laze around my 'planned' little paradise. On the other hand, she finally found a job at The Ministry of Finance at the international desk. Meaning, she's going to travel alot and I'll get the room to myself. Its gonna be mine but its gonna be spacious. Well, at least now i can hope for gifts from ALL OVER THE WORLD. God bless she starts traveling soon.

I had ALOT to eat today, really must convince myself not to eat the staples for dinner later. I should just have the meat and veggies. But its typical of me to say one and do the other.

PS: Bangkok in 5days!!

Hell of a rebel

2011-09-12T23:36:00.001+08:00

I wrote the book.

Oversized and unshaven armpits. Kudos to oversized beauty. As for unshaven armpits, I'm not embracing that yet. In any case, Beth Ditto is really cool.

PS: Adore her guts

As she should be

2011-08-28T11:57:00.001+08:00

2011-08-28T09:31:00.002+08:00

Shouts: Hot tatts!

Lazy Saturday

2011-08-28T09:26:00.000+08:00

Lunch at Orchard Cuppage. Tea at P.S. Cafe.

Had a rather fun afternoon talking nonsense, bitching, eavesdropping and slacking with my sister. The rain only made it more awesome with my hoodie as company :)

Haemophobia

2011-08-21T20:47:00.000+08:00

I am fucking afraid of blood.

Totally fainted for like 10secs when i accidentally chopped my thumb while slicing apples. FML. But the blood really wouldn't stop flowing. Hopefully i'll lose some calories from all the blood lost and trauma I had to go through. Call me ball-less but a phobia is a phobia.

3 and still awake

2011-08-14T03:07:00.000+08:00

Crazy eating adventure today. 梅花轩 ramen at Taka, followed by Desserts & Tea at TWG, more drinks at Starbucks and FINALLY, supper at Old Town White Coffee. Now, I'm at home drinking Chrysanthemum tea to prepare myself for sleep. It's already my 3rd time drinking tea today. I swear I'll have all sorts of amazing tea tins when I have my own home. Tea is just so much more awesome than water. Can't help but to love its lingering aroma and yet, it's so light on the taste buds.

PS: I keep lying to myself. It's not a principle I'm keeping, it's a lack of self confidence.

2011-08-12T23:39:00.000+08:00

I keep having weird ideas for funky recipes like Bailey's ondeh-ondeh, and I can't really remember what else. They're just ideas flashing pass my mind.

Hooga

2011-08-09T13:06:00.000+08:00

Ok, it's National Day today. But I'm more excited about the 7th Month Bidding banquet tonight. Woots! Hope there's roasted suckling pig. SO IN NEED OF THAT.

I can't seem to find back my mood for baking. It's just not in me for now. Made some Caramel sauce for my Sis's pancakes today. Banana caramel pancakes, Blueberry caramel pancakes, Banana chocolate chip pancakes, Blueberry chocolate pancakes, Peach caramel pancakes. All kinds of funny concoctions. While the wholemeal-from-scratch pancake batter was good, I still prefer my good old pancake mix for that familiar childhood taste. Its just so much more awesome.

Its 1pm and I'm trying to convince myself to go out for a long walk to shed off some fats instead of lazing at home. It's really a difficult battle. FML

Phail phail phail

2011-08-09T12:57:00.000+08:00

I'm at my wit's end. Its time to go back to basics. No more carbs after breakfast. Vege and meat for lunch. Fruits for dinner. If dinner's a must then FBs have to come into play! I don't know why i'm so lazy to move. I think I need Stairmaster in my room or something. PIG.

PS: Someone get me a human sized hamster wheel.

Inflated Meals

2011-08-04T13:22:00.000+08:00

I was intending to go on a diet plus exercise regime that should be aptly described as a failure now. What's with Magnum for breakfast, large Wanton Mee for Morning break, Rice with Brinjal overkill and Too-many-fishballs plus an innocent looking custard puff for dessert. NAISE.

It better not rain in the evening. I'm gonna go for a long walk and rape the stairs after that! I'm gonna be stomping up flights of stairs like nobody's business. Something out there, please bestow me with boundless energy and determination. Kthxbye.

PS: Rain till your heart's content now, not later.

2011-07-12T22:09:00.000+08:00

Haha, Hi Fira! Whoever you are :)

I'll add more posts after my trip to Ho Chi Minh! Stole my sister's camera to take some awesome pics. I so wanna take levitating snap shots in Vietnam. Awesome shitxz.

Tues 05.07.2011

2011-07-06T00:02:00.000+08:00

Breakfast
Peanut butter cupcake - (300 kcal)
Orange chiffon cake - (200 kcal)
Sardine puff - (112kcal)
Hot chinese tea - (5 kcal)

Lunch
IKEA meatball set - (650kcal)

Dinner @ P.S. Cafe
Rustic beef cheek stew
Truffle shoe string fries
Sticky date pudding
Banana chocolate caramel cake - 800kcal

Fatbuster scale - 2067 kcal

P.S. Cafe's truffle fries are really the bomb. Its like the default side order on every table.

Really loved the prezzies from the girls too. TYVM! <3

PS: Awesome time with awesome friends :)

Mon 04.07.2011

2011-07-04T21:52:00.000+08:00

Breakfast
Beef rendang with rice and egg (600 kcal)
Bandung (160 kcal)

Lunch
Chap Chye rice (460 kcal)

Dinner
Chicken soup (400 kcal)
2 packs of cheese crackers (300 kcal)

Fat buster scale - 1920 kcal

I've been craving for Beef Rendang from my camp's canteen for the entire weekend. After satisfying my craving, I'm kinda sick of it. Heh.. See how I also crave for Bandung from that delicious Bandung grass jelly at Gurney Drive on Saturday? I feel like I ate rather healthily today, wonder why the booming scale. Pfft.

PS: P.S. Cafe tmr! Cake + Drink or Soup + Dessert?

Sunday 03.07.2011

2011-07-03T11:54:00.003+08:00

Breakfast
1 small bowl of fried beehoon (350 kcal)
Ipoh iced white coffee (150 kcal)

Lunch
8 mini dumplings (250 kcal)
Small banana (70 kcal)
Chap chye x2 (300 kcal)
Red apple (150 kcal)

Dinner
Chap chye
Herbal chicken soup
Onion lime sardine
A little rice - (800 kcal)

Fatbuster scale - 2070 kcal

Busted the scale once more and i was lazing at home the whole time. I'm such a pig! So much time and all I can do is nap and use the com. Although I must say that i made a new discovery today! I occasionally use BB cream (introduced by Kailing when we were in Shanghai, BB 霜) to cover some blemishes when i have breakouts or during days when i feel especially inferior. But today, I was watching TV and got hooked onto the reruns on Channel U. They were introducing a CC Cream that is the evolved form of the now ubiquitous BB Cream. Its supposed to give a rosy and more natural complexion compared to BB cream which forms a pasty and mask like grayish-ness. After a few searches online, Rachel K's CC Cream seemed to be the cream of the crop in our local market. The problem is that it only has one shade currently formulated for fair skinned users. There's word from the Rachel K facebook page that they will be rolling out a new range of CC Cream for users with darker tones sometime this year. So now I'm torn between getting the CC Cream available now or to wait patiently for the new shades to be introduced to the market while living with my current Skin79 Men BB cream. Shall check it out tomorrow at the Watson's store after work!

PS: Impulse buys are so me!

Sat 02.07.2011

2011-07-02T10:07:00.008+08:00

Breakfast
Half a Chinese biscuit (100kcal)
5 pods (100kcal)
Black fried carrot cake (500kcal)
Half a persimmon (50kcal)

Weekends always call for MEGA Breakfasts :D

Lunch
10 mini guo tie aka dumplings (250kcal)
More pods! (100kcal)
Maggi Mee Goreng (370kcal)

Dinner
Gurney Drive @ Suntec
Massive dinner with Aron and Chee Yong today but they were all in small portions, so don't freak out. Its a Penang restaurant so, please just add a "Penang" in front of every food item listed below.
Assam laksa
Char kuay teow
Prawn mee
Lor bak
Belacan chicken wings
Sambal stingray
Chendol
Ice kachang
Bandung grass jelly - CHEATED (800kcal)

Fat buster level - 2270kcal FML.

Call me cheap but my favourite food item was actually the Bandung grass jelly drink! I never knew that milky Bandung went so well with Grass jelly. A nice twist to our local Soya grass jelly. I originally wanted to try the Ba long long drink but it wasn't available. *stabs myself repeatedly in the heart*
The food was pretty decent but not fantastic. I mean I remember them tasting a lot more fantastic when I had them in Penang. Well...

I'm still waiting for my HCM tailor to reply my email. I sent him an email to ask for a quote on tailor made items, even attached an example of what I wanted to make but he hasn't replied me yet. I suspect he doesn't understand what "quote" means>

PS: 12 more days to my most beloved City!

2011-07-01T21:33:00.003+08:00

Breakfast:
Nasi Padang less rice, with beef rendang and fried chicken wing (600 kcal)

Lunch:
Mango fresh cream cake (250 kcal)
5 sotong ball, 3 slices of duck break meat, 3 deep fried prawn fritters (400 kcal)

Tea:
Half a strawberry donut (250kcal)

Dinner:
A bowl of mixed vegetables (300kcal)
A chinese pastry (150kcal)

Today's fatbuster scale: 1950 kcal BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMZ.

Higher kcal intake today. BAD. But at least I didn't cheat :)

I actually wouldn't have had the Mango fresh cream cake if Darryl hadn't called to ask if I wanted any cakes from the canteen! The cake was real good though... ...

PS: I feel like I've been too afraid of being by myself.

Homecoming Queen

2011-06-30T23:25:00.003+08:00

Breakfast:
Vegetarian Beehoon (600kcal)

Lunch:
KFC snackers (500kcal)
1 slice of banana cake edge (150kcal)

Dinner:
Chinese food @ River Palace Restaurant - CHEATED (500kcal)

Fatty scale: 1750kcal

Ji Jie's back which calls for a gathering that has been long due.

Dinner at River Palace tonight was awesome! We were supposed to have the ala carte buffet dinner priced at $20.80 each but somehow they changed the price to $38.80. The GSS promotion of 30% off all ala carte items further deterred us from going ahead with the buffet. So we ended up settling for an ala carte dinner. The food was indeed worthy of a Cheena Hotel. We ordered a Stir Fried fish with ginger and spring onion, Braised mushroom broccoli, Roasted duck crispy wrap, Hor fun & Olive Char Siew fried rice. Especially loved the fried rice I know its kinda lame to love fried rice but it really went well with my palate. I really might go back there again if the hotel wasn't so out of place..

PS: Ziwei's a mad hatter shopper. Rush rush rush!

2011-06-29T22:36:00.002+08:00

Sometimes I wish I had held on longer. But like I always say, patience is probably one of the least of my virtues.

2011-06-29T20:01:00.011+08:00

Everyone who's on a permanent diet or like me, SAYS THAT they are on a diet but act otherwise would probably heard of a method to control what you eat. Its called the Food Notebook, where you write down what you have eaten for the day to reflect back on what you should have eaten and what you shouldn't have. After 3 years of wanting to do this, I've decided to start it TODAY! Where else am i gonna do it than on blogger. So from now on, I shall list down whatever I have eaten for the day and rate the FATBUSTER level myself. This might actually encourage me to write a little more about my self proclaimed epicurean lifestyle too :)

Dear friends, please note that I actually consume this thing called Fat Blockers occasionally for extra sinful meals! Don't judge me, I don't want to go back to being a Ba Zhang. Everytime I take my Fat Blockers before a certain meal, i will add a CHEATED beside it just for a more accurate kcal calculation!

Breakfast:
1 small pack of mock duck kway teow from my mum (450kcal)
1 green apple (70kcal)
1 small bowl of rockmelon (70kcal)

Lunch:
Peranakan food at Peranakan Inn & Lounge with my sister
Babi Ponteh
Ngoh Hiang
Sambal long beans
Half a portion of rice
1 cup of cold barley (400kcal) - CHEATED

Tea:
Shared Almond paste, Tang Yuan and Chendol with my sister (500kcal)
1 Jacob's Cream Cracker (40kcal)

Dinner:
1 Reese's peanut butter chocolate wafer (220kcal)

Conclusion: 1750kcal consumed today (8.15pm)

Well, this seems alright mainly because i CHEATED. Otherwise I would probably have busted the scale!

Lets talk back about the Peranakan lunch I had today. I've always wanted to try this particular restaurant. I would always pass by the restaurant whenever I take bus 14 back home from Town. I just love the rustic feel and colourful Peranakan tiles on the outer walls of the restaurant. To be honest, my original intention today was to go for Dim Sum at Mongkok Dim Sum at Katong. Unfortunately they weren't open for business today so my sister and I had to settle for somewhere else that was around the area. Then, I caught Peranakan Inn at the corner of my eye and I knew we had to go there! Please note that my sister is also a rather diverse eater whose resume is definitely comparable to mine. I would not call myself a connoisseur mainly because there's so much out there that I haven't tried and probably won't be able to try until I'm older due to monetary constraints. As such, i shall only refer to myself as an Epicurean. Food always manages to overpower my senses and emotions. Whenever I'm feeling down or frustrated, give me some good food and I'll back in the game, pronto!

ep·i·cu·re·an

adj.

1. Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially to the enjoyment of good food and comfort.

Whenever I think of Peranakan food, my distant memories of the Malacca trip I made back in 2003 resurfaces back into my mind. The most vivid memory I had of the Peranakan restaurant in Malacca was its dim orange lights and my favourite dish, Steamed brinjal in a tangy sambal sauce. Sadly, that dish wasn't available at Peranakan Inn. Still there were many dishes I wanted to try, like Babi Ponteh which I managed to sample, as well as Ayam Buah Keluah. Sadly, my sister had a nasty affair with a certain Ayam Buah Keluah at another Peranakan restaurant along Katong. Hence, she was wary about trying it again. Still, i must say that the Babi Buah Keluah we had was quite something, I definitely couldn't resist the black sauce that I used to mix with my portion of white rice! It was so Asian and SO GOOD. The meat was cooked just right, not too soft but the meat could be separated along the grains easily with the humble metal spoon. The Ngoh Hiang didn't impress my sister much but it was rather satisfying to me. As another Hungrygowhere reviewer commented, " not the best in the world ngor hiang - but it'd do for me!" Well, I shared similar sentiments but I must comment that a piece of Ngoh Hiang I had hid a piece of juicy fatty meat that made it oh-so-unique for me. I mean, i'm rather sick of having ngoh hiang that contains only lean meat. The Sambal long bean we had was fried with generous portions of seeafood like sotong and prawns giving it a rather homely feel compared to your regular restaurants that only served vegetable as vegetables, nothing else.

The pricing for the food items were rather reasonable as well. I don't if its just me but I always thought Peranakan food was priced exorbitantly. This place sure didn't hurt our pockets too badly! Our bill came up to a reasonable $25.

PS: Can't wait for dinner tomorrow!

Code Word

2011-06-27T21:28:00.000+08:00

It all just feels so strange. I sometimes feel so compelled to choose but at other times I feel that I should be too cool to choose. Nobody wants to feel like a loser. Either that or you're too hippie to really care that much. I kind of feel that there are other doctors out there who seem to care more. Not saying that some doctors are bad doctors but surely this patient is worth a little more of your effort considering the amount of time he's been consulting with you. Maybe its time to shift out of the comfort zone and re prioritise. Why stick to that same doctor when he obviously has so many patients that he can't give you that same quality consultation right? Afterall all he wants is to collect more fees from a hopefully evergrowing pool of patients. Good luck doctor, I wish you well :)

Terms & Conditions

2011-06-26T00:40:00.002+08:00

Lebanese dinner was quite a failure. Its alright if you're just having a little of it. But not exactly a meal of 3 platters. SCARY. Good thing that the meal was half-priced!

Looking forward to Brunch @ Trader's Hotel with CYC tomorrow. International buffets can never go wrong right? I'm gonna swear by only ONE meal for the whole of tomorrow!

PS: Its sweet. Am i diabetic?

Fat

2011-06-23T08:23:00.002+08:00

It's a itsy bitsy raining Thursday. Feeling fat today (ok, i hear people cursing me already) cos of supper at 85 with Aud and Rach last night. But it was awesome as usual, LOTS OF FOOD. And updating Aud on the happenings of our MKG batch. She's always at the "receiving end". Anyways, in case people were wondering where Aud has MIA-ed to, she's actually doing Music in LA, USA now. So, yah, you probably wouldn't see much of her in SG. Right, Aud?

I've decided to go on a healthier diet for the next two days, bearing in mind that I will be having a rather unhealthy weekend consisting of really extravagant meals :D
Hopefully they live up to my expectations :)

Finally got to try SG's Baskin Robbins at Novena Square with Kai Ling for my Birthday treat! Had a thriple scoop of Cotton Candy, Pistachio Almond and Perils of Praline. I know I've said this many times but colourful Cotton Candy always reminds me of Katy Perry..

I'm rather broke now after paying my sister for all the purchases I've made online using her card. Gotta spend wisely for now! At least for the next 3 weeks :D

PS: I've been having a nagging craving for Fish & Chips. Is that my comfort food?

2011-06-19T23:08:00.000+08:00

I've decided that I should probably give up on wearing shades. They just dont suit me :(

In Camp Saturday!

2011-06-18T17:10:00.002+08:00

Can't wait to live free and dress at my whims and fancies, immersing myself totally in the holiday mood! Can July come quickly please? I'm kind of afraid that I might squander a substantial amount of my savings even before the holidays begin. Its so difficult to control! URGH! I think i need a designated weekly allowance envelope and let my mum keep all my cards again. I need someone to manage my already pitiful finances.

Weekend duty in camp now. 14 more hours to the end of duty! Gonna cab home tomorrow morning. Hopefully all goes well till then. Ubin Kayaking with the Marist peeps tomorrow afternoon! I think i'm the only one who's excited. This coming week is gonna be awesome with tonnes of meet ups :)
Hope I don't tire myself out too much. Don't wanna look beaten and haggard again. I really can;t survive without sleep. So weak! I wish i was as wondrous as Ziwei.

PS: Accents and stereotyping.

2011-06-16T12:06:00.000+08:00

IT'S THE BITCH'S 21st BIRTHDAY!

2011-06-14T21:26:00.002+08:00

I wOnDeR iF mY sHiFt KeY wIlL rOt If I tYpE lIkE tHiS fOrEvEr >.<

pS: I wOnDeR hOw YoU cAn TyPe LiKe ThIs AlL tHe TiMe.

PPS: Plain Gross!

21st Birthday Party NOT!

2011-06-13T19:36:00.002+08:00

If anyone has wondered why i didn't have a 21st Birthday Party, its basically because I didn't think I could organize the BEST 21st Birthday Party. I wouldn't call myself a Perfectionist because I'm too lazy.. Lets just say I'll only do something if I can make it at least impressive and unconventional. But please note that the word "BEST" has different benchmarks for varying subjects. I'm extremely particular some times, other times, i can be quite lax and spontaneous.

Most of you would probably know that I've finally gotten my BB! Happy shitxz :D
Still learning the ropes right now and I must say it might be challenging for me to outsmart a SMARTPHONE. Damn technology!

PS: MAMBO JAMBO!

Nat's 21st

2011-06-13T17:44:00.005+08:00

Awesome time at Nat's 21st Birthday party! Met up with many long lost TP MKGers. Gonna upload more photos when they're up!

PS: I really wanted to see Nat unwrap the present!

Birthday @ Home

2011-06-12T22:21:00.004+08:00

Celebrated my 21st Birthday at home with probably the most understated Birthday Cake in the world. From the proud bakers of Flourpeople! Really loved the fluffiness of the cake even though it was so rich in nuts and some red jam thingy. Haven't figured out what it is yet.

Mum cooked lots of good food, kind of like a banquet. Fried chicken in Thai sauce, Chilli Crayfish, Assam Prawns, Teowchew Steamed Fish. Home cooked food always RULES!

PS: Need really really proper financial management this time.

Birthday Lunch @ Il Lido

2011-06-11T16:05:00.006+08:00

Credits to our official event photog, Aron Ho :)

Havoc Home

2011-06-11T15:59:00.003+08:00

The usual shit talk, sing song, cam whore and WHY WHY WHYS at my place :)

PS: XOXO you two much!

200th Post!

2011-06-08T22:53:00.006+08:00

This week might hit the record number of posts I've published on this blog. Let's celebrate it with some good old music from the 90s :)

A decade or two

2011-06-07T20:36:00.003+08:00

Ever wondered what you might be like ten or twenty years from now? That thought often crosses my head and i shall admit that i do surf around facebook looking for people in their late 20s and 30s who are sort of like me. Its fun to think about what i would be wearing, where would i be living, where would i hang out with my friends, what profession would i be in etc etc.. I hope i don't end up like another LG who thinks he's still that young thing from 20 years ago.

Am so looking forward to hanging out with the MKG peeps at Nat's party :) Hopefully there'll be loads to drink so i can indulge in fun and intoxication.

PS: I just need a faith pill, chill pills are so yesterday.

Thanks and Grace

2011-06-07T12:07:00.003+08:00

There's much to thank about when people around you do care. Which reminds me not to judge too early especially when I'm the impatient sort. 5 more weeks to HCM, 1 more week to my birthday!

Thanks to Miss KL for the text, you really have a knack for comforting people. Maybe you should go into early childhood education :)

PS: Always having cravings.

2011-06-04T23:37:00.000+08:00

Ok, at the brink again! So much to do but so little money. Hate that feeling.
Horoscope was totally inaccurate at peach blossom predictions in mid year. But whatever, i'm still surviving.
IMAX is totally awesome btw, its like walking into a musical theatre. They had those grandoise music on replay while we took our seats. Gratifying graphics, mind blowing sound effects that really brings you into the movie. Kind of makes you let go of the outside world for as long as the movie runs. The 3D glasses really did hurt my ears though. Owww.

PS: I will fucking hate you. I really might.

2011-06-04T19:01:00.000+08:00

Its the 4th day of June and I'm blogging while waiting for cyc to join me at Sapporo Ramen restaurant. Today, i'm feeling kind of depressed(quoting babarella again). I'm tt sort who needs plans beforehand. But i didnt expect to have to plan my own birthday lunch with my bestfriends.

PS: Sometimes life sucks..

2011-06-01T20:50:00.001+08:00

PS: We all start small.

2011-05-31T16:12:00.001+08:00

Sometimes, it sucks to be taken for granted.

Signs that you are disorientedly addicted to online coupon shopping:

2011-05-31T13:12:00.001+08:00

You subscribe to the mailing list of at least 5 Coupon Websites

You check your email religiously to make sure you DO NOT miss out on "Today's Deal"

You know not to get excited over Airfare Deals because they always have the clause "Tax and Fuel Surcharge not included"

You have a folder in your email just for coupons

You get confused over which voucher has been used and which hasn't

You only remembered the existence of a voucher after it expired (at least once)

You are always the one buying coupon deals for group activities and gatherings

You don't have enough savings for all those AWESOME DEALS so, you borrow your siblings' or parents' credit cards and pay them back after using the coupons

S&S

2011-05-29T18:04:00.002+08:00

Scrimping and saving is my calling! At least till July. I need to start filling my blog up with pictures and photos galore! So that it doesn't turn into so much of a ranting space.

*poof*

MAY you end quickly

2011-05-29T11:43:00.004+08:00

May is finally coming to an end!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

June supposedly should be a happy month for me to breeze through since its my birthday month! I'm kind of worried now that Mum hasn't asked me what I would like for my birthday. I really need her to sponsor my BKK trip in Sept since I'm rather cash-strapped. I hope she doesn't get me some silly expensive birthday present that I absolutely have no need for! When women get older, they tend to have weird ideas on what their children want. Straight up, NOT A GOOD TRAIT. Worst of all, I probably would have to look happy at receiving an expensive birthday present that I wouldn't appreciate. Haha.

PS: Sake.

Parties

2011-05-28T23:34:00.002+08:00

If you are my friend and i attended your birthday party, you can count on it that i treat you as an important friend. Either that or i know a lot of people at the party. Unless i'm REALLY not free. There's something in me that refuses to attend Birthday parties. I just don't like that feeling of uncertainty if I will feel comfortable there, will there be someone for me to talk to, blah... ... I'm just unable to bring out my sociable side when I'm surrounded by strangers.

PS: White lies.

Messed up

2011-05-26T13:07:00.000+08:00

After almost 21 years, i finally found out why (at the urinal) i always have the need to keep different groups of friends. It might have to do with me being a Gemini, the one with an identity crisis. I basically have the need to acknowledge the different sides of me with different groups of people. I can be a sophisticated diner, thrift foodie, cheapo finder, adventure seeker, holiday maker, shopaholic, bimbo, listener, attention seeker, bookworm, clubber, heartless, emotional, cool, joker.

There are too many sides of me that can't really be thrown onto one person or a group of friends. I need diversification.

May is almost over, can't wait for June to be over too! Then it'll be July and the most anticipated part of 2011 will begin for me :)

PS: ASOS sales begins nowwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Self-restraint

2011-05-24T20:59:00.003+08:00

Manage to convince myself not to be silly and buy the air tickets to Bali. Actually it would really be kinda retarded to buy tickets for June 2012 when June 2011 isn't even here yet! I'm just a f*cking impulsive shopper. BUT i'm quite certain that i would want to go on a beach or resort holiday alone for my next birthday. Just to kick back and relax :)

Then again, who knows what might happen one year from now?

Sister emailed to say she couldn't find my Longchamp stuffs at both the boutiques she's been too. Like Babarella always says, "This is very dare-verl-stating(devastating)!" :(
Need some divine intervention to lead my dear sister into the god-given direction..

PS: Hi, Yanz!

2011-05-22T21:28:00.002+08:00

I need to learn not to trust my gut feelings as much as i would like to.

Beautiful. Immaculate.

2011-05-22T12:38:00.004+08:00

Finally got to watching A Single Man. Tom Ford really did an impeccable job at creating this 90min piece of art. Colin Firth never fails to impress me, from this to The King's Speech. Not to mention Nicholas Hoult from Skins. Hey Nat, i want the Skins DVD we bought in Shanghai!

PS: I so need to read the novel.

Chance Encounter

2011-05-22T02:10:00.003+08:00

My internet connection is retardedly slow which irritates me alot. I don't when i started becoming so impatient. Not liking this trait at all.
Sometimes, there isn't much I wanna do other than to be outside. I long to be free but i hate being alone. The ironies of life..

Finally settled my cravings for Fish n Co's Garlic Butter Mussels. Kinda disappointed by the weeny mussels but hey, whatever. It's inflation yo! Had a "well-done" chocolate lava cake. Tasted more like a chocolate muffin. Good thing it was half priced. Love Yongdi for his insanely brave impersonation of a wannabe SPG. I thought my china bitch customer impersonation was fun too. Oh, the silly things we do.

I feel so much better whenever i'm around my friends. They are in a way, my life. Social media really helps me ALOT. Otherwise, i'd either be better off dead or feeling miserable all the time.

PS: Birthday parties are a love-hate affair.

KG

2011-05-17T21:17:00.001+08:00

New diet pattern

0930h Breakfast

1500h Lunner

NIL Dinner

Lets see if i can keep to this tomorrow. Good luck to me!

Bonheur

2011-05-15T01:25:00.000+08:00

Another awesome night out of JUDGING with CYC. Haha. "Don't judge me!"

Can't wait for my birthday! Can't wait for my sis to get back! Can't wait to start my epicurean adventures! Can't wait for my holidays!

PS: Can't wait..

2011-05-09T22:04:00.001+08:00

Mulberry stands at the very pinnacle of British luxury brands, with its broad international appeal and devotion both to the highest design standards and the famous traditions of Mulberry over the past 40 years. The quality of workmanship in each Mulberry leather piece and the brand's unique take on English heritage sets them apart from their rivals. Understated elegance, contemporary relevance and Mulberry's loyalty to British craftsmanship create a lasting testament to modern luxury in each Mulberry item.

PS: I ♥ Mulberry

EAT

2011-05-09T15:11:00.001+08:00

Just completed the first part of the EAT PRAY LOVE series. Dare me to make an assumption that this section would resonate the most with me. PRAY and LOVE are subjects I'm probably most amateur and uninvolved in. Not attempting to be humble here.
This is kind of making me want to make annual reading trips overseas. A kind of retrospective trip for myself. Spiritually. HCM is the place in mind for now. But we shall see again.

PS: A little prepped for dinner already!

Feels like...

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

INSOMNIA. AND I LOATHE IT. Urgh, gross.. I just wanna sleep. It can get so difficult some times. I've been deepending on my cough syrup to get myself woozy enough for sleep. Now i'm wide awake without chemical assistance. Sad. Even my lullaby goddess Emiliana Torrini works no more.

PS: Lots of food stuff to update. Wait till the pics are up! :)

DESPERATE

2011-04-03T09:32:00.003+08:00

I'm going crazy just thinking about my holidays that are so NEAR, yet so FAR! Then again, i need to pass one major landmark before reaching my Holiday Mania! The awesome 21st! Just two years ago, i already started dreading turning into an adult. Now, i'm kind of looking forward to growing up and earning my own income ASAP! I want to spend my own money, slog for a job i love, meet up for awesome meals and shopping trips with my AWESOMEST FRIENDS! Hopefully we would all still be awesome friends a few decades down the winding path..

For now, it shall be packed lunch from my mum and ultimate pinching from home for breakfast. SAVE SAVE SAVE! Only one outing for the weekdays and another outing for the weekends, ALL WITHIN A $100 budget per week =)
Baking's gonna be my favourite activity to spend time at a low cost for the weekends now. Heh..

PS: Let work numb me so that time can fly.

Holiday Mania 2011

2011-03-27T22:06:00.002+08:00

Its official people, my holidays have been confirmed!

Its gonna be a 3 part travel series spanning 5 months starting with Ho Chi Minh city, officially my favourite city ever, in July.
Followed by the jaded Bangkok in September, which i havnt been to. I know, i know, long overdue..
Ending with a friendly visit to Perth, Down Under, HI JI JIE!

Can't wait for such a colourful fiesta, In the mean time, gotta find money to make my trips satisfying TTM.

Totally tried Jetstar's pricebeat guarantee today. OMG, its actually real and the conditions are surprisingly lax. SO jetstar beat my Tiger airfare by TEN PERCENT. Now i get to travel on an airline with a better "on-time" record and departs from a REAL Terminal. Lol.
I urge everyone to try out the price beat guarantee, its easy to negotiate with the customer service personnel and they are alot more friendly and helpful compared to Tiger's personnel. Tiger should die. Regret not price beating for my Perth fare in November too =/
Oh well! Ok, lets not get too complacent. I could get unlucky..

PS: Holiday, Celebrate.

2011-03-21T07:00:00.003+08:00

Lesson learnt for the week.. Space out your meet ups!
I managed to spend all my budget for this month within e first week of getting my pay. Now i'm broke. SUX. Besides, it got me feeling really really tiree for e week. Not worth it all. So, from now on, it shall be meetups only on wednesdays, fri and sat. I'll try my best to stay home on Sundays too. For e sake of my holidays fund! :)

2011-03-09T06:55:00.002+08:00

Tanya's songs can kill. Such an endearing, meandering, muffled voice.

I love meeting up with my friends so much. It's to me a comfort zone where i know there are still people who i can be myself with. And i'm gonna be having alot of that this week :)

Sometimes i wonder if siblings should be close to each other.. I really hate telling my sis too much, there's that authoritative feel to her that still lingers. Hmmm..

Really cant wait for my holidays. Why do NSFs get paid so little?? Not enough money for my holidays, HELLO! HEAR ME?

PS: Hopefully not another maniac..

Canceled

2011-02-20T02:25:00.003+08:00

Hello to the remaining readers of my blog!

Just canceled my trip to Shanghai with Kai Ling.. I'M SORRY "UGLY" GIRL! I kinda decided that i actually don't have so much cash to throw around like I used to. Life sucks now.
Rumours are flying that there will be an NS allowance increase after the Singapore Budget 2011 speech. Hope thats true! My research so far has shown that it is only a one-off $100 pay out, through the GST off set package but the search results didn't even look convincing or maybe i'm in denial..

$100 more every month is really A LOT. PRAY HARD FOR ME PLEASE!

Went to JB with the Marist Boys today, Dick (Bday Boy), Yongdi, Alrik, Darren. Yongdi's parents gave us a lift from Newton Mrt to JB and fetched us around JB to like 3 places before finally leaving us to fend for ourselves after dinner. I love kind parents! Guess, if i don't have money to fly, cheap thrills like JB are definitely awesome too =)
I love it that JB is so much more spacious with wide roads and grass fields, feels so much less constricted than in SG. The best part is, you can dress like crap to JB and no one cares. WOOTS.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DICK! Thanks for buying half the dinner check =)

PS: Need more assignments from Jo Sis.

Future

2011-02-06T22:52:00.002+08:00

Went to TTSH to visit my grand uncle at the hospital. While passing by the blocks of condominiums and apartments there, i decided to set myself a few targets.

1. Buy a studio or one-room apartment/condo in a prime area by the age of 32.
2. Earn more than or equal to SGD$20,000 per month by 35.

I really hope i can attain that! Throughout this CNY, i've been praying alot to gods and my ancestors. I kept stressing on blessings for one area of my life. Hope my prayers have been sincere and desperate enough. OH GOD!

SUPER looking forward to fantabulous holidays this year =) Already bought my air tickets to Perth in November. Yes, i know. I'm booking it extremely early. Hi Ji Jie, if you're reading this! Still looking forward to my BKK trip and Shanghai.. Hopefully all of them go through and i might actually enjoy NS. Lol. In the meantime, i'll try to save up as much as i can!

PS:

Tink!

2011-01-18T14:39:00.000+08:00

And so, ryhn had an idea...

Is it possible for me to take a course in English Language teaching and be a certified British Council English teacher. I'll then take up an overseas internship in Shanghai or Beijing with a local company like Brandstory Inc. While teaching part time at a language school there..

Possible?

(Hopefully) HAPPY 2011!

2011-01-03T10:03:00.002+08:00

Just phoned my new boss at NSCC (National Servicemen Service Centre) regarding my reporting time tomorrow. I asked her about the working hours and she had to very kindly add in, "You will end work at 5.30 but if you can't finish your work, you'll have to stay back loh." Thanks for scaring me before seeing you in person. FML. God bless I don't suffer for the next 1.5 years..

I don't want today to end. I love long breaks, who doesn't?

I kind of got tempted to buy a kayak yesterday. Haha. Ok, it could be just a 3min thing. But i seriously love kayaking! It just comes so naturally to me =)

PS: Look, seek, discriminate.

2010-12-24T18:07:00.001+08:00

I really feel like going back to Play again but it feels like its not the right time yet. Something's amiss..

Love having Tea and crap talking :)

PS: Dirty mouth, Salted fish, Mr. Bulimic.

2010-12-23T11:40:00.002+08:00

Why do we sometimes not keep friends too close to ourselves?

Because there is bound to be friction.

Hi, VOGUE blog owner :)

xoxo.

969

2010-12-22T18:32:00.001+08:00

I realise that i am someone without a bestfriend. I always say I have a bestfriend because people always expect everyone to have a bestfriend. So it felt like i would be socially crippled if I said I didnt have one.. Its no ones wrong doing that i dont have a bestfriend to speak of. I'm just a selfish person who only thinks for himself so I myself do not qualify to be someone else's bestfriend. I seldom bend my own wishes to accomodate another person. I'm just a prick. But i do feel that i have many good friends and even close friends who I can speak to freely and do the stuff that I want to do with. Its kind of like a Megazod. I put all the qualities of my good friends together and they turn into ONE bestfriend. It isnt all that bad right?

I guess I havnt met that right friend yet. The one who shares the same interests as me; makes me feel comfortable sharing all my thoughts, feelings and past with.. Someone who wouldnt judge the stupids thoughts and emotions i feel..

PS: After reading this post again, i counted 20 "I"s. Self centred enough?

Saturdays, a love-hate affair

2010-12-12T02:10:00.000+08:00

Saturday is the day NSFs get to act like civilians for an entire day. We can all wake up late and sleep late, no issues at all :) But the bad thing is, tomorrow's the last day for fun and monday's probably shit again. Bleagh!

Went for my long anticipated dim sum buffet again.. Which is still living me filled after 12 hours. I'm not sure if I'm up for another round of gastrointestinal abuse in 10 hours time =/ Well, the strong conquers all! And i believe that I am strong!!
Special thanks to Yanz for accompanying me :) YOU ROCK!
Met up with the marists at night too. Lots of discussions bout plans for new year's eve too... Wonder if things will turn out right. Crap.

Am i really a very picky person? I dont ever seem satisfied with what I get. Somethings wrong with me.

PS: Give me the desires of my heart.

Stay out; Day 1

2010-12-07T18:45:00.000+08:00

Hello wello to the first day of stay out! Not a particularly good one since my bus took forever to come and there was a jam on w highway. As usual, FML. I'm not sure if stay out's really my kind of thing since i hate waking up early to travel. And i'm not really a huge fan of staying at home. In any case, i'm gonna try and see which suits me better!

Cant believe its only tues, it feels like thursday already. I'm sure eunice would agree w me.. Cant wait for e weekends! Dim sum at Fullerton again plus Carousel on Sunday. Meet up w 2 frens i havnt seen in some time. One overseas and the other "oversea". Miss them much in any case!

This month, i'll have to learn to budget my expenses.. Lots of things to spend on. My weekends for Dec are almost packed w activities already :0

PS: No more 2230!

First new year's resolution

2010-11-28T14:34:00.000+08:00

Well, i'm not really sure if New year resolutions are made before, during or after the new year.. But i had a sudden thought, so i guess i shall place it first on my resolutions list! I WANT TO LEAR TO CYCLE! Most of my close friends already know that i can't cycle. Its not something i'm embarassed about but i musy say that it comes with its own set of inconveniences..

Had another awesome weekend out with my awesome friends :) Baking and cooking with Eunice on friday then a swim and poolside picnic with her and Yanz at the pleasant neighbourhood of Parbury Avenue. Eunice had to take a cable car down to midhill to meet us..
Went home for a nap after that then it was off to town for a meetup with alrik and yongdi! Satisfied my cravings for batter fried fish n chips *GLEE* Headed up to Marmalade Pantry for desserts. OMFG, they have the best cakes i've ever tasted. To think i used to regard them as overrated.. Still a little apprehensive about their main courses though... Had tons of bimbo talk as usal. Ranted all the way from Ion to Cathay Handy Rd and landed at Starbucks. I'm sometimes really amazed at how we can so much to talk about and have so much fun after 8 years together.. Haha.
And right at this moment, i'm waiting for Kailing to grace me with her presence. Late as usual. Heh..

PS: Love meeting up with friends :)

Mid week crisis

2010-11-23T20:10:00.000+08:00

Dammit.. Its only tuesday and i'm already damn sian in camp. fml. So so so looking forward to booking out this weekend and doing lots of fun stuff like friday kitchen madness w bff, dinner w sec sch besties, meeting kai ling for our monthly updates :)

I'm trying my best to save up but its so against my normal doings.. Its almost impossible! Meanwhile, i'm really craving for e dim sums i had at Fullerton. The awesome cheese balls, abalone siew mai. OMG. ORGASMIC. Supremely looking forward to the sunday brunch buffet at mezza9 and hopefully Melt's sunday brunch too! If jijie's still interested when she returns.. All these $$$$$.

PS: What happened to the blink of an eye?

What happens when Ryhn decides not to club anymore

2010-11-20T23:51:00.011+08:00

Had an awesome lunch at Jade Fullerton today. It was epic Dim Sum! Couldnt stop raving about it. Everyone should go there, seriously! Reasonable prices for the quality of food and location too. I mean c'mon, its Fullerton, 6 stars. HELLO..

Next up would be Aron's Birthday Brunch. Well, that guy's known for his lavishness on food and frequent first class flights. Totally dig them, but everyone's born different (aka life sucks). Thats besides the point anyways, haha. Well, we're gonna have a Champagne brunch buffet, never had one before. FUN!

I'm totally craving for Hokkien Mee now, but i'm too lazy and weight conscious to go get them from 85 market. Bleagh..... ...... .....

I realise its kinda fun to be bored too. Played with my shades and glasses just now and took stupid pics.

PS:

Revelations

2010-11-07T16:52:00.002+08:00

I get kinda confused everytime i get revelations. They just strike me so randomly and its so IN-YOUR-FACE. But i think its really time for me to change the way i live, hopefully for the better. Don't even know if i'll really follow through with them. But for now, yes... ...

For now, my friends are the most important! Prioritize Ryhn! PRIORITIZE! There's so much i wanna do before CNY and i shall try to accomplish them =)

Meanwhile, i'm really really tired from drinking so much for the past two days. Lol.

PS: Don't continue with what is wrong.

Gloomy Sunday

2010-10-24T11:51:00.003+08:00

Doing my retarded Medic online assignment now.. Seriously waste my time. Like HELLO~~ I'm revocating remember? Why are you still making me take tests and complete assignments. Guess wat, i'm bound to fail the 3 tests coming this week. And i'm pretty sure they'll be pulling me out for remedial which is freaking crappy considering tt i'll be doing barrack orderly duties on Sat. FML. Seriously.

Now i can't even go out and i think the assignment will take forever to complete cos google is just not efficient enough. I need a friend who's a doctor to complete this shit for me now =/

PS: I nearly wanted to post a screen shot of the online assignment but i realised i might get charged for it. Urgh...

SMTI

2010-10-23T00:56:00.002+08:00

Oh god oh god, I'm really really missing my hair now.. Damn =/ Can i get it back already? Please... Well, being w/o my crown of glory kinda makes me insecure about everything. Its kinda bad.. Haiz.

For the past month, i've been thinking about getting another Tatt.. FYD was right. Once you get the first one, you can't stop thinking about the second one. Fortunately or Unfortunately, there are a few factors hindering my decision.

I don't have enough money
I'm not sure where to place it
I'm afraid i'll regret it when i'm 50

As some people may know, i've been trying to revocate for the past 2 weeks. But nothing has happened. Damn it. I'm just following the medic course blindly and i'm having a theory test and 2 practical tests next week. Which is kinda deadly since i havnt been paying attention in class neither am i intending to make up for lost time by mugging through my precious weekends. ESPECIALLY since i'm waiting for my revocation. Which means i'd be studying for nothing(well almost). At least i managed to earn myself a CPR cert yesterday. haha.

I'm gonna be stocking up my cupboard in camp with lotsa food =) Then i can skip dinner at SMTI.

Can't decide if i should go clubbing tmr night. Should i stay at home and cut back on my spendings or just go out there and kill myself?

PS: God, work your powers. Please.

Think, what you trying to do to me.

2010-10-10T02:02:00.003+08:00

Think think think think think. Nothing to think about. If its not, its not.

JB trip today was awesome. Food galore. Here's the glorious list of food.
1. Charsiew Wanton Roast Duck noodles
2. Baked Char Siew Bun
3. Secret Recipe cake + Long Black
4. Baskin Robbin's pistachio ice cream
5. Kaya balls
6. Awesome hawker meal at Da Ma Hua Yuan (Cereal prawns, stewed sea cucumber, BBQ stingray, Lala, Sambal Kangkong, Orh Jian)
7. Cheng T'ng

Problem is, i'm having a stomachache plus diarrhea now. Haha. Like sis said, the food at Da Ma Hua Yuan is dirty. Bleagh. Message arrived too late. We were back too late too, so i missed my connecting train from Bishan to Paya Lebar. Ended up cabbing home from TPY =/

Can't wait to return to JB soon for more glorious eating escapades. Its like having a rendezvous, so thrilling and refreshing. Haha.

Too bad, couldnt club with Kor for the last time before he MIAs for a year. Damn, that's freaking long! Clubbing's not gonna be the same again =(

PS: Advice has been given. Its my decision and i stand firm to it.

Block Leave

2010-10-07T00:00:00.002+08:00

Ok, i havnt blogged in ages! Its finally block leave but time is zooming pass like some hurricane. Damn, i'm not done enjoying my freedom. Its all just begun. My whole week is packed to the brim which was something i did on purpose. Didnt wanna waste any time =)

Monday - Outing with BMT mates, Dinner w Yongdi
Tuesday - Dinner w Macik n Audrey
Wednesday - Bake, Aftn w Kor, Dinner w GFF and BFF
Thursday - Picnic at Botanical Gardens, meet up w Yanru, possibly Ziwei and Audrey.
Friday - Tea w Chee yong, Malacca trip?
Saturday - Malacca?
Sunday - Malacca + set back into reality

Gotta remember to buy a kite and film for my Instax tmr! I'll stab myself to death if i forget.
Very soon i'll be back to the Army, doing things i don't want to do for another 2 yrs before i'm set free. I really really hope i get an awesome job with awesome colleagues otherwise these 2 yrs will be a tough one.

PS: Sweet dreams or a beautiful nightmare.

Vocation School.

2010-08-29T00:58:00.003+08:00

WOW, one month has past since my enlistment. Suddenly, i'm not in Tekong anymore, Sembawang camp's my new home for at least 1 more month =( Its so damn far from home man... God bless my next posting for my unit will be near home! My new vocation's gonna be as a medic but i've decided to try to change it during the PC interview. I seriously am not looking forward to needles and bags full of blood =S

Looking back, Tekong days have been a mad rush, Sembawang promises to be far more slack but then again, you never know. The camp's kinda eerie, not really liking it =P But the food seems to be better than in Tekong! Keep up the standards please =D

I'm hoping i get a holiday for hari raya too (long weekend =), although its still my BMT phase... Gonna go on a "Honeymoon part II" with BFF again! Heh... We are such random bitches man! LOL. Craving to go for so many more holidays now, Vietnam, Shanghai, Tokyo are on the top of the list! $$$$$$, come my way!!

I've been eating tonnes of food at every book out. Its kinda getting me worried. Gonna promise myself to eat less in camp from now on, otherwise i wont be able to fit into any of my clothes very soon!

PS: Over again.

Friends

2010-07-29T23:04:00.003+08:00

Everyone needs friends. We keep friends for different purposes. Some make you laugh like a mad bitch, some do the things you love doing too, some help you see deeper into your life.

They serve different purposes in your life and are there for a reason. Otherwise, you wouldn't keep them as friends. Its a I use you, You use me equation. Hopefully an equilibrium.

I'm glad to have all these friends with me through life's mysteries, ups and downs. I hope we can continue making use of each other in beneficial ways. Not that i'm superficial but isn't friendship all about giving each other support? =)

PS: Advice should always be cherished.

Labouring on infertile soil

2010-07-22T02:20:00.005+08:00

Imagine you are a farmer, u work really hard in ure field, planting, sowing, ploughing the land everyday for some time. U have a picture of a flourishing harvest in your mind. You know that as long as you work hard enough, the seeds and seedlings will soon grow into beautiful crops that u can admire and bring u some form of profit. Maybe an intangible benefit, a feel good factor. The seedlings are growing well and ure hopes get higher. "My dear crops are gonna reach maturity soon!" Finally, after such a long time of farming, u feel that this might actually be a successful harvest..

In the midst of basking in ure own joy, the seller of the seeds pays u a visit. He informs you that the seeds are defective and he cant guarantee that they will reach maturity. U suddenly feel your heart sink. U feel lost and sick in e stomach. U think to yourself, "Why? Why wasn't i notified earlier? Why am i only notified now? After i've worked so hard in my field and havebeen given all these false hopes!". And then u start thinking,

Should i continue fertilising and watering my dear crops in good hope that they will grow up strong enough to be harvested? afterall the seller did say they still have a chance of flourishing!

Or should i give up on these uncertain seedlings because even if i continue with my efforts, my efforts will come to naught if these seeds are indeed defective and might never ever reach maturity. But i've already developed a strong attachment to these seedlings, after all, i've alrdy been nursing them for a considerable amount of time.

Or should i continue farming these seeds half heartedly while putting the other half of my efforts on a new batch of seeds? But this seems unfair since there's still a chance for the seedlings to mature and imagine how neglected an cheated on the seedlings would feel..

My dear readers, out of these 3 options, which would u choose and why? I dont care if u r a good friend or acquaintance or a total stranger reading this. The farmer needs help.. Please commet on my tagboard. Thank you. Feel free to share other solutions to this problem too.

PS: No, this was not copied from some website. I wrote it.

Befriending a Troll.

2010-07-18T21:54:00.002+08:00

Zokie, Ryhn's gg off to Ho Chi Minh tmr! But there's ZERO holiday mood.. Like WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY is this happening? Is it because i have no one to share that excitement with? DAMN. On a side note, thanks to my doting mother and granny, the cost of my trip was magically covered for. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww. IKR. Dont be jealous, Heh...

Just done packing my bag, which i am positive is not fuly packed yet! There will definitely be some stuff i left out or whatever. Hate this! I shall continue with the packing tmr =) After much deliberation, i've decided not to bring my lappy along. And i will not be in contact with anyone in SG other than my family just so they know tt i'm alright. THIS IS SO COOL. My main worry now is the hotel room and having to live in it myself. OMG. Gross. As much as i wish they rmbred to upgrade me to e bigger room, i'm also jitterey about the oversized bed and balcony. STRESSED.

I hope i find stuff to do there =/ I mean meals cant take up THAT much of my time.. Otherwise i'll probly take lots and lots of naps! Spruce myself up for NS =D

PS: Crazy woman screaming under my block. Sounds like a duck. Lol.

Insomnia

2010-07-13T03:33:00.002+08:00

Ok, being Gemini is driving me crazy. I hate the character of Geminis. Thinking excessively being one of the most detestable traits. Being vulnerable with a tough exterior is another. Somehow our fickleness doesnt materialise in matters of the heart. Life's a bitch. Ryhn can't sleep, he's gonna get massive eye bags tmr. He can't do anything about it. Clarin's eye depuff doesnt help anymore. WTF.

Cant wait to chit chat with Kai ling tmr, hope its as fun as the last time we met. Chatting with Kai ling always makes me feel so comforted. HTHT!

I love drinking tea, although i have no idea how to appreciate tea but that warm soothing aroma and texture diffusing in your mouth and nose is purely orgasmic..

PS: Elastic Love.

Chameleon

2010-07-10T15:01:00.002+08:00

I'm feeling so nonchalant today... Cant be bothered bout anything. I just feel like keeping to myself and not talk to anyone. No one and nothing is getting me excited anymore. Damn, is this the cursed life of a vegetarian diet? Everything becomes mellow.

Mind Blog

2010-07-09T22:39:00.002+08:00

I think i'm kinda back to blogging =) 2nd post in a day! That hasnt happened in a while.. Suddenly, i'm lost for words again. Hmmm.

Ok, i'm extremely excited for my vietnam trip! Cant wait to live like royalty and do anything i want based on my own decisions =D I hope i make some fun ridiculously sensible decisions to spice up e trip! Then again, i hope i dont get robbed or lose my passport etc etc choy choy choy stuff.... No one is gonna be there to save me man!

Listening to The Carpenters now, Karen's voice is so soothing =) Cant wait to reach home to get some rest, gawd, i hate tmr otherwise known as saturdays.. Busy like a bumblebee.

PS: Do bumblebees make honey?

I said No, No, No.

2010-07-08T23:46:00.002+08:00

Just when i thought that everything was gonna be monotonous n flat until 2Aug, something just HAD to pop up to catch me by surprise. I really hate to repeat this vicious cycle but i cant help being sucked into it. My resistance level is as low as a basement carpark. Call me silly, i cant help it. Am i really that desperate to plunge into things so easily? I hope i dont get hit hard again. Cant take e double blow from torturous NS and affairs of e heart. I need more friends to occupy my mind. Dear friends, please ask me out! Thank you! Speaking of which, i'm supposed to plan e next aston's outing w tiff jie, audrey cousin and rachel macik. We're so twisted. Totally. Lol.

Sorted out my breakfast tmr =) Gonna make a call to mummy in the morning to order my breakfast! Beehoon w curry veg n tau foo. I'm gonna be a vegetarian till saturday.. Need to accumulate some good karma! Haha.

PS: If its destined to end, it better end quick. No draggy draggies!

Weary weary tired

2010-07-05T08:05:00.002+08:00

I hate it when i wake up early involuntarily. Like i dont understand why i would wake up earlier when i actually slept later the night before. Life sucks. I love whining on my blog cos the blog cant close its ears or act like its not free to listen to me rant. I think everyone with a blog is guilty of tt. So my friends should thank my blog cos its acting as their substitute =) No one in this world would be willing to listen to anyone whine n rant about their life forever. I'm learning to do tt in moderation!

Lost my wallet on Saturday. Damn shitty. Gross! They say u get something back when u lose something (something like karma i guess). That something else i'm gonna get better be awesome!

I really dont like to write in IMMACULATE english on my blog. Life is tedious enough, no point doing proof checking for your own space.

As usual, i'm mentioning randomn points in one single posts. Tts so me. haha.

PS: There's only tt many pple u can trust.

Wake up, Ryhn!

2010-06-20T21:27:00.003+08:00

I'm really not interested in all that dating shit anymore. I'll live life as it is and live it for myself! WORK WORK WORK! Earn money, save money and enjoy myself in HCM in July! Wooooooooooooooooooooooots! All these revelations i got, were received from clubbing last night. Seeing my friend breakdown, noticing how its no longer all that much fun anymore. Seeing my fren breakdown really knocked some sense into me. Its not worth getting into a r/s when u end up not being able to let go. Its scary. I'm not gonna club so i can save my money up for better uses..

SO today, i bought a air tix to HCM on a whim just bought my travel insurance. Waiting for the hotel to respond to my email. Gonna head to e library to borrow a guidebook tmr =) I hope its gonna be fun to travel alone. Never tried that before! haha.

Lots of meet ups coming on this week, chit chat w kai ling, dim sum w yanru, SATC n ramen w CYC. I think e SATC and Ramen combo might be a little too ambitious, not positive that its gonna work out. Lol.

Looking forward to my pay this weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Must save up some of it for HCM and Genting so that i can live like a King for a week. Fancy a king travelling on a budget airline! Lol.

PS: Shorts galore!

Sunday Morning

2010-06-13T12:26:00.002+08:00

Sunday mornings with a hangover. I think my life is so screwed up. I'm kind of leading my life in a weird way. I want to do what i want to do but i do it differently. Its like meeting the stereotype halfway. I'm just weird lah..

I'm always attracting the wrong type of prospects. Maybe its because i look that way, so they assume i'm like them. Well, i play, but nothing more. I need to stop being emotional.

Anyways, i'm fucking hungry nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Craving for McDonald's like totally!

I seriously think i'm a computer idiot cause i dont even know how to change my blog song. It doesn't even work now loh. WTH. Can someone be nice and help me please? I really really wanna change it to Christina's "I Am". Fell in love with it the first time i heard it.

PS: Time to go pai pai for a change in luck!

Me, myself & I

2010-06-11T17:18:00.002+08:00

If i didnt have to work today, i'd be at Choupinette alone. Spending my day with a book in hand and indulging in all those sinful energy providers (of course). I'm feeling vry down and lonely today, dont know why.. I'm sure its not because of any person. Its just a general feeling. That feeling of emptiness and having no sense of direction. Then again, it might be due to the many chain of events recently tts putting me in a not-so-happy state.. Well, life will work itself out somehow i guess. P/S: Fate fate fate.. Come to me please =(

Piss you off!

2010-06-06T11:31:00.003+08:00

I'm listening to Kelis's new album now, 22nd Century. I'm starting to love dance tracks now. Not like those mm tsk mm tsk ones like Tarzan and Jane. Those are a little over the top. I'm more of a fan of David Guetta's music. I really hope Kelly Rowland decides to go the dance route too, i would definitely buy her album!

Well, my personal life is gg for another turn this time but i've decided to be stronger and not allow myself to be disposable. Wats the use of being bothered by someone who doesn't bother about you right?

Went out with yong di n alrik last night! OMG, i love my trio time. Its just so much more real, intimate and efficient. We can say watever we want, do impromptu stuff and alrik has a car. SHIOKZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZXZX!

I'm now still undecided if i should have only a pint of B&J for lunch or have maggi along with it too =/ Dinner tonight with sis n her bf at Le Bistrot! Free somemore, ROX MAN! Heading off to Zirca with CYC after tt, i think.

PS: I need to be stronger and BAD, like Kelis!

I'm freaking damn weak

2010-05-26T22:04:00.002+08:00

I dont know why i choose to believe lies or choose to believe in the impossible. Whichever is it, only god knows. Although i applaud my courage sometimes but such courage can also be fucking silly. Reminds me of Rihanna's song..

In any case, if the opp doesnt care then i shouldnt either. Life sucks but the only way is to suck life back. I hate my ego and how i find it hard to pour my problems out to people when i know i need to. One day i'll go crazy and just die. I'm sure this incident won't kill me but someday, somethign else would. Its gonna be just that way. Don't dabble.

Right now, i just wanna go on a holiday but i obviously can't, since i'm working.. And i need money to live. I just might buy an air tix to vietnam on impulse for July. But that's kind of retarded since by right, i should get over this mini turned huge fiasco by my Birthday. Oh, my birthday better not be a lousy one otherwise my life is really fucked up. MAJOR.

I thank my frens for being there to ask wats happening. I may not tell y'all everything but trust me, i really want to. And knowing tt y'all care enough to ask is good enough for me. LOVES.

PS: I will not let tears cloud my eyes, cos that is defeat in your eyes.

Got it, lost it.

2010-05-24T00:08:00.002+08:00

A bullshit week this is, went from a peak to a sudden gorge. Life sucks in essence. Anyways, moving on once again just as i thought life was turning for the better..

Waiting for my dear pay! Please please, i need money badly. I'm once again at the stage of wanting to retire from clubs for at least a while. Sick of it alrdy and nothing good comes out of it. Especially after unfortunate events. Wonder wat friday would turn out to be like =/

Shopped at Zipia this morning, gonna continue with ASOS tmr n tues night! Once again, throwing my pay to shopping then start to regret like approximately one month from nowwwwwwwwwww.

Went out with besties to town today. Town seriously sux! Fucking boring, nearly fainted from boredom. U two! We should go museum hopping one day, can comment on stupid and nonsensical pieces.
Followed by dinner with CYC at Greenhouse, shiokx, nearly died of bloatedness, i couldnt walk after tt. Every step seriously took my breath away. Every burp was like raising my chest to my head. Its worse than 10 graveyards, seriously. Lol.

Lastly, i would like to thank my frens for making feel like i have frens. LOVE Y'ALL MUCH!

PS: Will tmr be a better day?

Peach blossoms.

2010-05-18T16:28:00.002+08:00

Its been some time since i felt like blogging i think.. today's a gloomy tuesday, sky's dark, cafe's empty except for one table. These sort of things get me depressed n thinking about life. I think its like that for everyone right? I've also realised tt i'm addicted to clubbing and my bones are itching madly now cos i didnt club for e whole of last week! God, please let tmr be fun! Please please please! I hope e pple at butter havnt gotten stricter on guys drinking lady's free drinks =P And i'm hoping tt SOMEONE who doesnt read my blog will go but somehow, i doubt so.. PS: I might lose.

Tuesday Morning

2010-05-11T08:45:00.002+08:00

Woke up too early NOT feeling like P. Diddy. Gotta go do some stuff to brighten myself up ltr! This week's probly gonna be a busy week. Meet ups, extended opening hours (hope my pay extends too) and hopefully something more =)

It feels right yet wrong, i dont know who to talk to cos i hate to be bored to tears by pple with the same issues. Haiz.. Sometimes i think i can make pple laugh but i suck as a story teller, thats where my self inferiority complex kicks in. Damn. When the eyes are on me while i'm speaking.

My skin is drying up like crap, even crabtree & evelyn cant save me. Its been like this since Vietnam, even Shanghai wasnt so harsh on me..

Anyways, my ASOS stuff are finally coming in 15mins! According to the deliveryman.. But who trusts them =/

PS: I hope things are really turning for the better..

Weekenderlistic

2010-05-02T22:06:00.003+08:00

Having that few hours of fun then leave myself feeling empty afterwards. I dont know if its worth it but i'd rather let it be.

I need to find new songs to upload to my phone, the songs are getting so boring that i'd rather not listen to anything. Its irritating that there's no radio airwaves in the MRT's underground tracks. Damn. But i'm always laughing to myself like an idiot when i listen to radio outside.

I'm gonna be a good boy for these few weekdays and "wakeup-go work-go home-bathe-sleep". I try ok! I TRY.

Went out with CYC for Jap buffet at IKOI, Miramar Hotel. It was not bad but the first time that i didnt stuff myseld to my limit at a buffet, SO PROUD OF ME =) Went for YAMI Yogurt after tt then went home. ONE MINUTE after i step into my hse, Johan Mummy calls to jio me to club. NAISE one, in e end i went. Such a nice fren, i am! Only when i reached home at 4.45am did i realise that my keys were with Johan, had to sit outside my hse and wait for 30mins before my maid finally came home from the market. Damn gross, good thing no neighbours walked passed. A drunk neighbour sitting at his doorstep is a not a GLAM sight to behold.

Sunday was spent with lots of food! Had my Grandma's fantastic Curry Chicken, i really loved it. Gonna have e leftovers for breakfast tmr =) Hope i dont get a stomach upset.. Then met Yanz and Eunice for Brunch at Sidewalk Tavern, had a big breakfast with poached eggs! Yum Yum! Had ice cream chef too, followed by dinner with the Family at Naive, a vegetarian restaurant at Katong, the food is actually quite good. At least of a higher standard than Kopitiam vegetarian tze char.

PS: Just a little bit more.

Whim

2010-04-25T23:57:00.003+08:00

Suddenly had a thought to blog =) I've been having the constant evaluation of how to spend my pay. Should i do the laser rejuvenation? Should i save up and go on a trip alone in July? Should i splurge on food and clothes? Should i save up the money and do the laser after NS? So many many other permutations to consider. Why do i even have to choose, all i need is more money. Tough luck!

Meanwhile, i'm trying to schedule out my timetableto find time for Swensens Ice cream buffet, dinner at Choupinette and Jap buffet. I'm also on the lookout for plain tees that can hide my triangular body shape (not the inverse triangle, i would be more than happy to flaunt it, if so).

Seems like some of my friends have received their enlistment letters for June enlistment which means my July would be kind of boring (therefore the proposition of a trip alone).

I'm still trying to convince myself to train some arms forthe sake of not looking so skinny.. I'm not skinny, its juz because i have skinny arms. I know girls out there who envy my arms, i dont mind an exchange. Seriously.

Went out in aftn with the Marists. It was fun to have a reunion, making lots of noise like rah rah secondary sch boys and annoying the people ard us. THE GOOD OLD DAYS. After that, headed to Peanuts hse to slack, watch tv, eat frozen yogurt and chips. Then off to Simpang for a late dinner. Beehoon Goreng Thai rox my socks!

PS: I never knew i was sentimental. I need some divine intervention.

Lucky lucky yesterday!

2010-04-22T10:33:00.002+08:00

YESTERDAY WAS PROBABLY THE LUCKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR. FIRST, I MYSTERIOUSLY FOUND A $50 NOTE IN MY VIETNAM WALLET. I THINK I CHANGED DONG FOR EUNICE AND TT WAS E MONEY SHE GAVE IN EXCHANGE BUT I FORGOT ALL ABOUT IT. WINZ. THEN I GOT MY FREE HAIRCUT COS MY BOSSES WERE CUTTING THEIR HAIR TOO. AND THERE WERE LOTS, LOTS OF EYE CANDIES IN SHAW YESTERDAY, I DUNNO WHY. LIKE OUT OF THE BLUE THEY DECIDED TO COME TO SHAW TOGETHER. THEN AT NIGHT, WE HAD SHIQI'S BDAY DINNER AT PARCO. THE CASHIER MISSED OUT 1 SET OF RAMEN, SO WE ALL HAD LIKE A 20 PERCENT DISCOUNT. ROX! THOUGH I HAVE A FEELING BAD LUCK WILL STRIKE TODAY. TTS WAT HAPPENS WHEN TOO MUCH GOOD STUFF HAPPENS TO U AT ONCE. PS: STREAK CONTINUE PLEASE!

Food, why oh why.

2010-04-12T23:36:00.002+08:00

I'm having a great dilemma now of whether to have a French bistro dinner this week and live with a slimmer wallet or subdue my cravings and just go for the durian dessert buffet next Monday with Aron and Chee Yong.. I wish i had so much money that i would never have to weigh my options like that.

As most of you might know by now, i get quite alot of free time after lunch hours at the cafe i'm working at. In order to prevent myself from becoming blunt and stupid, I visited the library today to borrow two books to read. I had to make a new library card too cos i lost mine in Primary school. Paid $5, hopefully for a more enriched me =)

PS: I want perfect skin!

HAPPY HAPPY

2010-04-11T22:36:00.002+08:00

I'm so happy for my best friend, CONGRATULATIONS! But i'm so sad about my own life. Sian. Am i EVER gonna be in luck? Like seriously.. Its been too long.

Anyways, i'm in love with brunch now! Food food food please =) Gonna source new places to gorge and more foodie frens (who are willing to spend) too..

PS: Miles awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.