Ruling with rulinity

All fresh...

2010-09-15T16:34:00.003+08:00

It's so weird as I haven't been blogging for the longest time, 2 & 1/2 years since my last post in 2008....So many changes happened in this 2+ years...

Perhaps it's time for me to start blogging again... This afternoon my friend, WM asked me if I have ever blogged, which reminded me...When was the last time I did so. I guessed that I will be blogging again! :)

Hopefully, not 1 post in 2 & 1/2 years' time. Hmm, easy mathematics show that it will be 10 posts in 25 year's time.. Boy, by then, will we still be blogging? I don't know, or should I say perhaps not.

'Wake up' call

2008-02-16T23:19:00.002+08:00

It has almost been 7 months since my last post. Perhaps it's about time for me to blog again.

Today was a 'wake up' call for me to draw closer to the Lord. I did not realise how far apart I have indeed drifted away from the Lord. Thanks to this call, I learnt to cherish life and the people around me even more.

For the people who have lent me their listening ears, you know who you are. It's a priceless gift, thank you. Remember that my ears also yours to lend as well. God bless!

What makes me?

2007-07-30T01:04:00.000+08:00

Arena

(known to self and others)

caring, giving, helpful, spontaneous

Blind Spot

(known only to others)

able, bold, cheerful, clever, complex, energetic, extroverted, friendly, happy, idealistic, independent, intelligent, kind, loving, observant, patient, reflective, religious, responsive, searching, sentimental, silly, sympathetic, warm

Façade

(known only to self)

sensible

Unknown

(known to nobody)

accepting, adaptable, brave, calm, confident, dependable, dignified, ingenious, introverted, knowledgeable, logical, mature, modest, nervous, organised, powerful, proud, quiet, relaxed, self-assertive, self-conscious, shy, tense, trustworthy, wise, witty

Dominant Traits

54% of people agree that Ru Lin is caring
54% of people think that Ru Lin is sentimental

All Percentages

able (9%) accepting (0%) adaptable (0%) bold (9%) brave (0%) calm (0%) caring (54%) cheerful (45%) clever (9%) complex (9%) confident (0%) dependable (0%) dignified (0%) energetic (9%) extroverted (27%) friendly (45%) giving (9%) happy (27%) helpful (18%) idealistic (9%) independent (9%) ingenious (0%) intelligent (18%) introverted (0%) kind (36%) knowledgeable (0%) logical (0%) loving (18%) mature (0%) modest (0%) nervous (0%) observant (9%) organised (0%) patient (9%) powerful (0%) proud (0%) quiet (0%) reflective (9%) relaxed (0%) religious (18%) responsive (9%) searching (9%) self-assertive (0%) self-conscious (0%) sensible (0%) sentimental (54%) shy (0%) silly (27%) spontaneous (18%) sympathetic (9%) tense (0%) trustworthy (0%) warm (18%) wise (0%) witty (0%)

Created by the Interactive Johari Window on 29.7.2007, using data from 11 respondents.
You can make your own Johari Window, or view Ru Lin's full data.

Nothing more....

2007-07-29T12:36:00.000+08:00

There's really nothing more for me to say to that someone, I am really exhausted inside out. But I do know (or try to think that I know) that I cannot push myself to the convinction, as it really hurts. I would not forget yesterday 28th July 2007, the day which will change my outlook towards life. A mixed feeling; I feel relieved and at the same time upset that the truth is out.

A friend has advised me, 'Don't wait till it's too late then regret.' This saying would not impact me, as I know I tried my best with no regrets. If that someone can simply forget whatever things I have said, how can he truly be serious for me? A man's promise made is of no value; piled up rubbish.

Through the incidents and events that come along each day of my life, I realised that the learning of survival and living just continue on. There is no stopping, not even a moment for a breather. This is the so-called life. The love and 'hate' composition/relationship has already ceased to exist in my life.

A new journey begins for me and the choice of TRUST allocation will apply from today onwards. Perhaps (i) 100% in God and 0% in people, (ii) 80% in God and 20% in Myself or (iii) 70% in God, 20% in Myself and 10% in people. Which shall it be? Time will tell; I need not do any justification for now. It's definitely not easy for (i), many times we say we trust in God but just how much?

Saint Thérèse de Lisieux - Little ways indeed

2007-07-21T01:41:00.000+08:00

Saint Thérèse de Lisieux is known for her "Little Ways". She wrote:

"Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love."

"I am a very little soul, who can offer only very little things to the Lord.
I will spend my Heaven doing good on earth.
After my death I will let fall a shower of roses."

"Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness - Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well."

Oh life!

2007-07-15T03:06:00.000+08:00

Life events are interesting,
they can bridge people together and break people apart,
they can provide the happiness and bring the sadness.

Some say life's a joke, others say life's a torture,
but I say life's a challenge.
A challenge so big that I fight to live.

~

A woman without emotions,
a woman without love,
a woman without concerns, and
a woman without hope is just like
a woman living a worthless life.

I shan't live a worthless life
but a worthy one with no regrets.

Regrets will only hold me back but
let good memories lift me up again.

~

I only yearn for the day to come soon
when I can smile again and know that
letting go is the toughest
but best decision I have made all my life.
For now, I can only live and smile pretending.

Isaac turns 6!

2007-06-23T02:02:00.000+08:00

Fantastic time at Godma's place together with her family celebrating Isaac's 6th birthday. Wishing my little Godbrother good health always. Be a good boy! *hugs*

Geek Terminal

2007-06-21T23:43:00.001+08:00

Geek Terminal
G-Spot is located at 55 Market Street #01-01.

Visited this cafe opened by my friend. Geek terminal provides wireless connection, multifunction printers (fax, scan, print) services at a reasonable price and the floor has lined several power strips where you can power-up your laptop, handphone and tech stuff. It does make a great place for many working professionals to have their meetings and events.

The Executive set menu is worth trying! I love the Geek soup! :)

Enjoy!

*Loved the wine, thanks WJ!

Does shopping really help?

2007-06-17T15:38:00.000+08:00

For ladies in most cases, she will shop even when there is no need to. As for me, I shop when I am happy but I tend to shop impulsively when I am unhappy. The total damages from last week till yesterday had summed up to cause a substantial heartache. Worst of all, it's not even end of the month yet.

The answer to the above is "No, it does not help me to feel happier permanently, just only temporary relief."

Shoes from Nue boutique @ Paragon Level 3.

Side profile of the sunnies.

Vintage Rado watch; 20+ years old.

A watch of great sentimental value.

What kind of drink are you?

2007-06-17T04:22:00.000+08:00

You are a Cosmopolitan. You are quiet and content. You don't stand out too much, but you don't mind and don't care what people think of you. You don't need everything to be perfect, as long as you get what matters. Sure, you may be 'girly' and you may not be the smartest, craziest or most refined, but you really like yourself, and that's fine by you.

Take the test.

Self-Denial

2007-06-16T03:10:00.000+08:00

I am in self-denial mode and yes, I do miss that someone but what can I do about it. I guessed the bus stop theory is moving on and away from my life. Sometimes, may be and may be it just not meant to be. How I wished it wasn't so.

I have the question but no answer.
Question: "Do you wish to prove me wrong about how I feel now?'
Answer: Unknown

Traffic rules application

2007-06-13T01:36:00.000+08:00

It's 1:30am and amazing how my mind can trigger the analogy of the relation between life and traffic rules together.

Amber light indication - Warning against potential dangerous situation.

Beat the red light - Testing yourself in a dangerous situation i.e. Playing with fire when you know you most likely will get burnt, just like you know most likely you will get the traffic camera flash, summon and demerit points.

3-point turn - In life if you cannot pull through with one try, go back to the initial problem try again, three tries and you can be lucky.

Not driving within stated speed limit - Sometimes in life when you rush the days too fast, you realised it's all not worth it (i.e. Speeding risks your life).

Running around

2007-06-07T00:09:00.000+08:00

Eve and I were in town yesterday for 8 hours (1:30 to 9:30pm), lots of running around. Apart from our damages, we enjoyed ourselves. Great to see Pris for dinner too. :)

Eve loves rice dumpling and so do I. Rice dumpling + 'tang yuan' (for Pris) party?

The $70,000+ rock which I would not purchase. A car is preferred.

Finally, Stef passed me my very belated bday gift. Mont Blanc provides strap shortening service.

Eve's sexy damage

My huge damage

Dinner @ Spageddies

Almost a month

2007-06-03T01:48:00.000+08:00

Indeed it's nearing a month since my last post.
a. KL Conference
b. Car Accident
c. Trang's Holiday in SG
d. Hanoi Trip
e. Not so significant events

Somehow they did impact my life direction, seeing things and life in a whole new perspective. Will post soon again.

F.B.S Affair

2007-05-04T00:30:00.000+08:00

F.B.S Affair...Foolish 'Boisterious' Self-willing Affair? Think otherwise, it's the French, Bags & Shoes Affair. Even if it's the former, may be I will fall for it, who knows? But for now, I am loving the latter, it keeps my adrenaline pumping. :) Another fav purchase this month. ;) I shall resist saying no to Furla for now.

Oh yes, not forgetting the French affair just for this period 3rd to 28th May. Any takers? Voilah!

Love love love...

A.I.R (Alvin, Ixo & Ru) @ Rouge Outdoors

Long long time ago....

2007-05-03T01:07:00.000+08:00

When was the last time I cook a nice decent meal for myself? I can't recall.....as it says so....A long long time ago... ;)

And today shall be the day where I 'messed up' the kitchen again. *winks*

Grilled Grouper Fillet with Crisp Garlic & Herbs

Art Hotel

2007-05-02T00:44:00.000+08:00

Interesting indeed... May be plan a nice holiday staying in this art hotel, Reflections..

Indulgence

2007-05-01T01:31:00.000+08:00

Indulging? My indulgence? What would that be? The one S, Shopping of course!!

Yes, I have caused some big damages on the eve of Labour's day. But I love this pair of shoes and the level of comfort is beyond most shoes I have purchased even it's retailing at $229.00!!!Corso Como shoes are hand-crafted in Brazil in their most elite boutique factories. Most importantly, I learnt that a portion of every sale is donated to charity! My consolation at least. :) I would think that this pair is not my last purchase for Corso Como. *blinks*

Bobbi Brown stuff are also in my shopping list. Their soothing toner is definitely my saver, especially for the sensitive skin which can barely tolerate any alcohol contents. Most cosmetic or face care products contain alcohol contents. Great that Bobbi Brown's soothing toner isn't so. Cream blending brush, toners, brightening essence and eye brightener cream are selective buys. There were so much more to purchase but reckon these are the necessities for now. Especially after what A.K told me this evening, I got kinda depressed. But I really think what he said was the truth. Gosh, I need some help, manz!!

Luckily, the damage didn't extend further, as I was also aiming to get the Longchamp bag but leaving the display piece for purchase. It's mind bogging, as I passed by Furla and I saw a brown leather handbag I fell in love with as well. Again, no new piece and worst of all, the only piece had some minor defects! :S Guessed it's not my day for handbags. I left my contact number with the sales lady in case the new stock arrived. Let's pray that I can save $860, else it's another burnt. If that's the case, then no more shopping for me in May.

Apart from today's damages of $400++, it's still a wonderful evening where one S fulfilled the eve of PH for me. Two words can describe my evening, gainful yet lossful. ;) So contradicting, just like me! *Giggles*

Corso Como, love it! Check out the diamante/crystal on the sole!

20% booster

2007-04-25T00:24:00.000+08:00

Feeling miserably sick.... Down with bad throat, flu and fever. Thank God the fever is subsiding. :)

But at least the comments from the conversation with my friend had made my day better.

d--- says: wow i saw a lady in union who looks like u.
Moi says: when?
d--- says: today
Moi says: u got her pic?
d--- says: no
d--- says: i dono her
d--- says: why would i go and ask for her pic siah
d--- says: but heng, u prettier than her
d--- says: so doesnt matter
d--- says: ahaha
Moi says: hmm then why look like me??
d--- says: looks like a very young version of u
Moi says: WAHHHHH u say i old?
d--- says: i said u are young but she VERY young
Moi says: ..........
d--- says: lol
Moi says: i shall blog wat u say today
d--- says: lolz. wah ciak lak
d--- says: hmm but come to think of it, u have this womanly charm around u...
Moi says: HUH??
d--- says: yeah.. compared to when i first saw u and the last time i saw u
d--- says: when i first know u , u are girlish ru
d--- says: now added a womanly charm. lolz

At least I know I am prettier though more 'womanly'. Hmmm........ oh well, it made my day better. My sickness recovering 20% faster. :)

Sorry

2007-04-23T01:39:00.000+08:00

To the one I hurt the most:

You have forgiven me.

This sorry is the most painstaking sorry I have ever said and there won't be another one like this again.

Humans are weak; easily fallen. This is why we have rules and that is how we get broken rules.

The love you have shown is like the beautiful rays of the morning sun and the sin One has committed is like the darkness of the deepest valleys.

There are limits to what humans can do but there isn't any limit to what God can do. I need to rely on His strength and seek forgiveness from Him as well.

Jingle Mingle

2007-04-22T23:25:00.000+08:00

From Friends to Union, from Café del Mar to Zouk to MOS.

Jingling and mingling from one place to another.

Plates apart and now places apart.

Jumbo Oysters

Tangy Mango (who took the first taste?)

Super un-natural

A night before places apart

Yes yes, I tot it was 10 drumlets but it's not. It states drumlets for $10.

Happy Birthday Jimmy (the young) and Desmond (the old).

Chased out for having sushi!

Rays of hope = PL Lites

The gang

Zouk's Bday Bash

The gals only

S(s)

2007-04-20T00:07:00.000+08:00

It takes 2 S(s) to make a woman happy, Shop and Sleep. But it only takes 1 S to make a man happy. Think about it. Are men are so easy to please? Yes, just 1 S. Thank God I am a woman. :)

Today's damage costs me $202.44!

Happy Birthday April

2007-04-18T01:49:00.000+08:00

Dear April,

Wishing you a wonderful and joyful birthday. Stay happily in love always.

It's our virgin shot taken at Geylang.

To my bunch of char bos since pri/sec days,

Though it was 9pm after work, exhausted, dark eye circles, backache described my current condition, I am glad that I met all of you. Eve, thanks for tonite's gathering info.

At least 14 or even 18 years of friendship, and we aren't sick of one another. Amazing, we still can tahan Sia's nonsense.

Sorry for my MIAs, I didn't know that since Sept last year was the last time I met up with you gals. I will try my best not to be a 'xi ke' in the future. Please understand that working late in office seemed to be normz for me. I would be thankful if I can have 6 full hours of sleep on weekdays. 4 to 5 hours would be the average hours of sleep I can get.

Yes my ladies, now I have no discounts with my ex-company. There are some people called ex-colleagues. Anyway, I haven't disclose that I have discounts somewhere else. And it's better?

My present situation would fit best with an occupied mind. Working day and night is more than enough. Well, that isn't an option for me anyway. 24 hours a day ain't enough.

Now I am still working. :(

Time rewind or forwarded?

2007-04-16T07:27:00.000+08:00

Wounded is the word.
But wounds would heal in matter of time.

It's just only Monday today,
and it sucks.

Can I pull through this?
Where's the time machine or the universal remote control from 'Click'?
I need one.

Morning till night

2007-04-15T22:06:00.000+08:00

Morning of reflection,
Afternoon of despair, and
Night of aching.

It wasn't easy but he has to know.
Now he knew it,
it wasn't even tougher to dealing it.

Some things were meant to be and some things weren't,
he would remain as someone who cared for and loved me.

A thousand sorries would not do the trick,
once hurted always hurted.

Relying on human's strength is hard,
I experienced it myself.

All I needed was someone to talk to,
sometimes it's hard to find that someone,
someone willing to advise.

This is my worst Sunday.

A million miles away

2007-04-15T15:50:00.000+08:00

'A million miles away' by Rihanna

Here we lay face to face once again
Silence cuts like a knife as we pretend.
And I'm wondering who will be the first to say what we both know
We're just holding on to "could have been"s and we should be letting go.

It feels like you're a million miles away as you're lying here with me tonight.
I can't even find the words to say I can find a way to make it right.
And we both know that the story's ending,
We play the part but we're just pretending and I can't hide the tears
'cause even though you're here,
It feels like you're a million miles away.

Was it me, or was it you that broke away?
For what we were is like a season love its change
And every time I think about it, it tears me up inside.
Like the rivers of emotion but I got no more tears to cry.

We can try to talk it over but we walked that road before,
While our song is playing its last note,
We both know for sure that it's time to close that door.

Only The Best

2007-04-06T23:50:00.000+08:00

I come to realise...

My daddy is not only the best dad, but my best friend too. It would be kinda hard to find someone like my dad in the society today (Many will say 'Show me the money', but I shall say 'Show me the man'!). A man who is not only a father, but a mother/housewife, nanny, pal, counsellor and most of all, my dearest friend in many ways.

He gets along well with most of my close friends, I believe that they will attest to that. There are so many good things about my dad apart from his infamous temper. But come to think of it, he really has changed to a mild-temper and humourous person.

Amazing how time flies, I am his daughter for 27 years. His contribution to my life is simple incredible. May be and again emphasising may be one fine day, I will understand how parents feel for their kid(s).

Thank you for your unconditional love. *muacks* I love you, dad!

Scrumptious Dinner @ Ju Bao

My dad :)

Guess what's that in the soup?

Bamboo Clams

Veg with Mushrooms & Abalone

Really sweet & fresh prawns!

Crabby time

Ixo's Birthday @ Wine Company

2007-03-31T03:22:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday Ixo! How time flies, all three of us have been adding some numbers to our age. But behold and stay still, we are still as attractive as ever if not even better! :P Just ignored that gentleman who sang for us, he don't know how to count the numbers. You are sweet 23!

I believed for Surin and myself, numbers aren't our phobia...Men are our phobia! Hahahaha! Surin, remember our plan 'Heroines staying at the Condo. Men are strictly prohibited in the premise'! *giggles* 3 more years and who knows, it may be real. Keep it real! A'ight!

Ixo, we have to exclude you, as you are MWK (Married with kid). Oopss... Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your birthday celebration! We are glad you like the handbag! :D Surely, the sweet wine we had definitely added life and made our heart stirred!

Love you ladies! Happy Sweet Birthday Ixo! *Hugs*

Darren's Farewell

2007-03-27T21:49:00.000+08:00

Celebrated Darren's farewell with the rest of my ex-colleague from Tangs. We had our dinner at Fish Tales, Clarke Quay. There's so much not so good things to say about this place, but only one good thing is that the seafood's fresh. I won't be going back there again unless majority wins me over.

The staff at Fish Tales need serious training and knowledge on fish (i.e how to differentiate salmon from barramundi or cod or any white fish).

And it's Clinic, hmm...oops, I meant Barfly for after-dinner drinks. :)

A wonderful gathering with great company. Take care, Darren! Godspeed!

Fish Tales indeed.

Isn't it obvious it's salmon and not barramundi?

Clinic @ Cannery

Barfly

'Molested'?

Everybody's in the picture!

Unfaithful

2007-03-24T15:20:00.000+08:00

Unfaithful?
The truth is yes, I have been so unfaithful to
........................................................................................................ my diet plans....

This temptation is just too hard to resist! I have already fallen! Oh someone, please help me!!!!!!!! *munches again*

Morning...

2007-03-23T00:16:00.000+08:00

Morning has broken....... Beautiful, ain't it so? Managed to snap this when I was on the roads (of course, at the junction). :)

T.I.R.E.D

2007-03-20T22:15:00.000+08:00

TIRED describes the first two days of my new job.
T - Teachings from my new Boss.
I - Intensive questionings.
R - Readings for new systems, technologies, standards, etc.
E - Evaluation based on personal judgement/intuition.
D - Digest all the above.

Gonna zonked out now, and it's only 2230. Indeed, my mind and body are calling for rest.

What a feeling....

2007-03-18T21:47:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow is my 1st working day at the new company! I am having mixed feelings though. Let see how it goes tomorrow for the start. :)

Crasher?

2007-03-18T21:18:00.000+08:00

Headed to GateCrasher, who was spinning at MOS last nite. Met up with my poly friends and of course, drinks were involved. Everything seemed well and good, till the 5-10 games we played. I reckon I lost the most, weak player and weak drinker as well. It's been ages since I last drank that much. My dear Godsister, Carman, is the best; her self-proclamation 'I am not drunk and I won't get drunk. You lousy, cannot drink like I can.' :)

Now now, it's Gatecrasher and Toiletcrasher. :P

Back home at 6 in the morning wasn't a norm for me. It's fun but just need substantial reduction on the drinks though.

One night, many events

2007-03-17T03:20:00.000+08:00

Ru brought Ixo & Surin to Joe's Kitchen and they both loved the food. Turquoise Room was the next stop for drinks. The goody girls (mainly they were tired) went home when the not so goody girl proceeded to meet her gang @ Ice Cold Beer. Seeing them playing the dice game and downing the beer, no wonder Jasmine had to head home. As for the rest & myself (I don't drink beer), we headed Ministry of Sound where Deep Dish was spinning.

Oh well, it wasn't fabulous as it seemed. But I managed to meet up with my long time pal, Albert. It's been like more than 1/2 a year we haven't met. And same time, saw Gary and 'Ah beng', such a long time since I last saw them. My gang left MOS in an hour's time. Time for me to return to my nest and for the others, they continued at Zouk. Boy, I am tired. :) Sleep is never enough!

A good start

2007-03-16T16:19:00.000+08:00

I told myself to wake up early today but still it didn't happen. I woke up at 9+am then went back to sleep till 2pm! I cannot continue like this, it's not good. I am getting lazier it seemed. *giggles*

Weather's hot, humid and stuffy! But still, I managed to clear 35 pairs of my old shoes (shoes I think I won't be wearing them or shoes I have not been wearing for long time).

Don't ask me how many pairs of shoes I own? I don't know and I don't want to know. :)

What's next on the list to clear? Let's see, may be I shall run through the wardrobe again. :) Then the bags!

For now, the shoes proved to be a good start for me.

Wishy List

2007-03-15T02:23:00.000+08:00

My wish list for now..... ;)

Hong Kong, City of Life!

2007-03-13T14:51:00.000+08:00

City of life, shopping, dining, partying and chilling!! Apart from the weather, everything is good if not better. Supposingly it should be spring now but still seemed like winter/autumn, cold and chilly especially during the nights.

Pictures illustrate well off than words of mine. :)

1st day; My new friend, Mandy from Guangzhou :: Egg tarts :: Street foodstalls :: Mong Kwok :: Shopping

2nd day; Malaysian food :: Habour City :: Star Ferry Terminal :: Causeway Bay :: Drinks with Peekhui :: Dinner @ Jade Garden (Maxim's Group) :: Xue Liew Shan's Mango Pudding

3rd Day; Dim Sum @ Serenade :: Central :: H & M :: Ye Shanghai :: Lan Kwai Fong :: Karoke

4th Day before heading home; Prince Edward :: Curry Mee & Spare Ribs Rice :: Yee Shun Milk Company :: Hunt for Hang Heung Lao Po Bing :: Vanness (whom I didn't know till F4 was mentioned)

Unpredictable

2007-03-12T02:02:00.000+08:00

I am unpredictable..... yes, I am..... I like it that way... *giggles*

On wednesday afternoon (my last day with my ex-company) I decided I am leaving SG, doesn't matter where, I just wanna get out of SG. In a short span of less than two hours' time, I knew that tomorrow late morning I am flying off to Hong Kong! How exciting it is! Thanks to friends whom helped in getting last minute hotel accommodation. It was tough getting a room, as conferences were held and most hotels are full.

Touched down at about 3+pm and along my train journey, I met a new friend. She's from Guangzhou and amazing as it seemed. We had tea together and even shopped till evening, when she had to leave for Guangzhou. :D Thereafter, I shopped alone till 11pm, and goodness gracious I spent 3/4 of my HK dollars in 4 hours' time..... I know the next few days, I predict my card will be doing the talking......

I met my SG fren, Peekhui, who has been working in HK and she seemed glad to be in HK, fun and happening. :) If opportunity strikes, I wouldn't mind working in HK for a few years. Peekhui, thanks for offering your place but I managed to get a room.

Okies, back to the trip. Guess what, I even went to Hennes & Mauritz's (H & M) opening day on Saturday! Boy, it was packed and in order to get in, you got to queue! During this trip, I found Bass (a brand which I loved when I was in my teens; their shoes & sandals are superbly comfortable) but didn't manage to buy anything.

A trip without enjoying good food is a wasted trip. Dining at Cantonese, Malaysian, Shanghainese restaurants and local street stalls was definitely exciting for me, especially I appreciate the art of dining. And I didn't forget to buy the famous Hang Heung Lao Po Bings!

My legs aching, back aching, head aching and heart aching, as I burnt a big hole in my pocket. :S

I will post the pictures soon. :)

Howl, Bite & Eat like a Wolf

2007-03-02T00:24:00.000+08:00

A fabulous dinner treat @ Brasserie Wolf, Robertson Quay, The Pier. :)

Must trys; French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque, Crispy Duck Leg Confit, Pork Trotter, Grilled Tenderloin, & Veal served with Mushroom Sauce.

Fetite Salad with Bacon & Poached Egg makes a fresh and yet sinful salad, if you are health conscious freak, I would certainly think you are better off with the true greens and without the bacons. But surely this would deprive me of the food indulging excitement. My interest is intrigued by mind-blowing, mouth-watering, scrumptious food.

Wet Wednesday

2007-02-28T23:51:00.000+08:00

On a rainy wednesday night relaxing my chilly night @ Wine Company; Nice ambience, sweet wine, treasured company, in-depth conversion, tasty food, and good service. A little of indulgence!!

I love this wine!

Who is Joe?

2007-02-27T23:42:00.000+08:00

Finally, finally, I met up with JT this evening. We headed off to my discount place till 8+pm and thereafter, it's dinner time for the hungry souls. Somewhere off Alexander Village, I met a guy named Joe and I must recommend him to all my dear friends. I believed you all will love him to the bits. What a zestful discovery!!! :)

He is none other than the great one behind the apron @ Joe's Kitchen. Really mouth watering Thai food, gosh....... I have become an ardent lover of his Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Thai Prawn Cake and Mango Salad... There are other dishes I have yet to try. Oh no, my torrid love affair with Joe & his Kitchen has been exposed. *giggles*

Mango Salad, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Green Curry Beef and Spicy KangKong.

Thai Prawn Cake, Stuffed Chicken Wings and Pad Thai.

Counting down

2007-02-27T22:51:00.000+08:00

Just 6 more days and I am officially off from my current job, a short and I meant a short break and again, I am off to a fresh place, different challenges, new colleagues & boss. More exposure is the key factor for this choice of mine. :)

6...5...4...3...2...1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woebegone....

2007-02-25T03:09:00.000+08:00

Something strikes me to write this dolorous poem tonight.

Nights of sadness,
Nights of silence,
Nights of solemnness,
Nights of sorrow,
Nights of staidness,
Nothing more nothing less,
No tears from grievance,
Not before,
Not now,
Not after,
But only and only,
if you only know.

My...little black book......

2007-02-25T03:00:00.000+08:00

There was a time you and I were everything
You'll never know the days and nights I spend imagining
Yesterday is the only place
We'll ever know oh oh
In my little black book
There's someone I used to know
Day by day time slips away
Where did our love go
In my little black book
You're always there to remind me
It wasn't just a dream
And baby in my heart you will always be
Picked up the phone
Didn't know
What I was gonna do
I heard your voice
I had no choice
I hang up on you
Yesterday is the only place
....

You're always there to remind me
How it used to be
But baby in my heart
You're still a part of me
There's no future living in the past
You can dream but you can never go back
Oh no you will always be there
In my little black ... in my little black book
....

We're worlds apart
You're in my heart
And there you'll always be
In my little black book
There's someone I used to know
Day by day time slips away
Where did our love go
In my little black book
You'll always be
A part of me
You always be
In my little black book

War of hearts....

2007-02-24T01:04:00.000+08:00

I could aim but I could not fire
Got a bullet to spare to kill my desire
Who's calling the shots
One of us must make the peace
To have or to have not
The fire has got to cease
I'm loaded, don't know where to point this thing
It's a sin how we hit where it hurts
Who's calling the shots
One of us must end this masquerade
To have or to have not
Let's heal the wounds that we've made
It's a war of the hearts
It's a war of the hearts

Got a bullet to spare, don't wanna send it your way
Who's calling the shots
One of us must make the peace
To have or to have not
The fire has got to cease
It's a war of the hearts
It's a war of the hearts
I'm loaded, don't know where to point this thing
It's a sin how we hit where it hurts
One of us got to end this masquerade
Got to heal the wounds that we've made
I've got a bullet to spare, don't wanna send it your way
If you wanna end it
If you wanna end it just say
It's a war of the hearts
It's a war of the hearts

Oinky Year

2007-02-20T02:09:00.000+08:00

To my dearest family and friends,

Wishing you joy, happiness, good health and prosperity in this oinky oinky year! Gong xi gong xi!

Love always,
Ru

So Close

2007-02-15T00:55:00.000+08:00

I had a close encounter with nature, to be exact, an insect. Since young, I have developed insect phobia. I simply freaked out when an insect come close to me. To many, insects are tiny in size, what kind of fear would a human of decent size carry. Well, just like the show 'Fear Factor', I believed everyone has one, if not more fears.

I wouldn't want to complain or whine but even so, please let me do for now, as it's my fear for insect. I was driving to work this morning, 'enjoying' the jammed packed roads and almost always red traffic lights. As usual, before cutting lane, I would look at my side mirror. I was stunned by the 'thing' that was lying on my side mirror. I almost freaked out, luckily my colleague was with me and he calmed me down.

This green insect journeyed with me all the way to office. Along the traffic stops, I began to enjoy its companionship though with least liking towards it. Observing its colour, body parts and moves, I began to adapt to its presence. But still, the last thing I would do is to touch it. During a traffic stop, I decided to capture this beautiful moment of the green friend on my side mirror. Till now, I couldn't forget this green friend of mine, no longer enemy but just an acquaintance.

New found acquaintance

Moving on

2007-02-13T23:24:00.000+08:00

A few close friends of mine would know that I have been running around like a mad woman for the past two weeks. Finally, I am back to the normalised Ru Lin, but may be not for long. Soon to come again, the mad-alised and travel-ised Ru Lin.

Thank God for the opportunities, overwhelming and simply unbelievable to certain extent. The feeling of being torn in between two almost too good to be true options was unbearable. Like I told a close friend, it's not comparing a rotten apple with a good apple. In my situation, all constitutes to the comparisons between good apples and good apples. A fine line drawn so close between reality and air castle.

Decision has been made, though other good opportunities were lost, I am moving on with my decision. :) Happy it shall be for now; in a state of ecstasy.

Just a little more.....

2007-01-21T05:15:00.000+08:00

A little more time is all I require. Apologies for not updating the blog, especially Surin dearie (I will update real soon after yr hintings). *hugs*

Love you all my darling friends and of course my PTL! You're one of the darlings too!

I was sad but now I am happy! To happiness always, CHEERS!

Happy Birthday Surin!

2006-12-08T02:18:00.000+08:00

Baked the Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries for Surin's 29th Birthday to surprise her! She was clueless about it, thinking that we were going to my place for wine and drinks. :) I had a hard time sneaking into the kitchen, putting 29 candles on the cake! Imagine lighting the candles. Hehehe! I hope that she enjoyed this cake and the night. God bless her with good health and great beauty always! *hugs*

Sexy Birthday Gal!

Pretty sisters :)

Punch to the cake?

Beware, she is dangerous!

Slices of chocolatey cheesy baileys high cake

Richness amongst riches

Peanuttie Butterie Cakie

2006-12-03T01:06:00.000+08:00

It's back to baking! My 1st attempt for peanut butter cake. Hmm, it tasted more like 'huat kway' than cake. *giggles* But the peanut butter crunch topping was not too bad. :D Will do better for my next attempt. :)

Rising & rising.. :)

Up close & personal

Sliced up

Paradise with Surin

2006-12-02T01:05:00.000+08:00

Not just paradise but SEAFOOD paradise! Early birthday celebration for Surin sweety! Fresh, finger licking seafood!! :) Yummy! Thank you for the treat!

Live drunken prawns in Herbal soup

Coconut Cream Crabs!!! :P..

Orh ni!! Yummy!

Laughters

Surin & Ixo

Pointing @ Birthday to be babe!

Priority Postage to the Sexy one ;)

Kiddish wordings? hehehee

Pressie!! Hope you like it :)

Pink = Sweet

2006-11-30T20:13:00.000+08:00

Entire week in office was quiet. Why? Both my dearest colleagues are on leave, poor ru is left behind to 'jar gar' the office.

Got this during lunch, I was attracted by its pinkness! Kit Kat imported from Japan, 16 tiny blocks for $5.70. I must say it is sweet, just by nature pink is sweet. :) Check out the other flavours @ Kit Kat Breaktown.

Kit Kat Chocolatier

Peek Hui's Wedding

2006-11-27T00:34:00.000+08:00

After work, James, Ixo and myself attended Peek Hui's wedding. Wow, how time flies. Still recalled my conversation with her regarding the Catholic faith and baptism. And now, she is baptised and married. Congrats, dear gal! :) Wishing you and Clement forever love, joy and happiness! God bless you both and your future ones! :)

Pretty Bride

Happy Couple!

Loving just like Peek Hui & Clement

Baby Luke

2006-11-27T00:32:00.000+08:00

During lunch, Ixo & myself went to visit baby Luke @ Gleneagles. He wasn't well, had been admitted on Friday night. Poor boy, got to have his phlegm sucked out twice daily. Even though he lost weight, he remained adorable and cute. :) We brought him his advanced birthday pressie to cheer him up. Happy 1st Birthday, baby Luke! God bless you with good health!

Baby Luke's love smile!!

Luke pouts!

Elegant Ixo with Baby Luke & his tired Mummy Pin Pin

Tenacious D?!?!

2006-11-26T14:44:00.000+08:00

Saturday wasn't all that good. Heated arguments drew me crazy and exhausted. I need a break to rest/cool off/let loose, keep myself silent and think, think, think.

I met Surin late, almost an hour plus. Why? Becoz of the above. She suggested Jerry's for dinner, seeing the sinful food made me better, less annoyed.

After Jerry's, Surin went back to my place, as we wanted to book movie tickets online. Wanted to watch Step Up but showtimes were over, leaving us with movies offering midnite session. Both of us were clueless to the movie, Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny. A huge mistake. B grade movie? Not anywhere near there, D grade I would give it. For anyone who intends to watch this movie, let me beg you to give yourself a second thought. Worst movie I ever watched!

Wings & Fishy

Pretty Cat @ Jerry's

Doffi

2006-11-25T23:29:00.000+08:00

I will never forget my 1st date with Doffi @ Yuen Yeung Cafe Serangoon Gardens on Friday, its opening day. This cafe will always bring the memories of his sparkling eyes and adorable face. It's all quiet and chilly, a good time for a successful 1st date. Apart from the blushing, indeed it turned out great. I didn't regret meeting him.

He is simply irresistible to love, handsome to stare and cute to hug! But the sad thing is he cannot be mine, he belongs to Rachel. Nothing's ever gonna change that though he is only her only one, there are three more. So envious of her, I wish that I have one like Doffi, and look here, I ain't greedy just asking for one. Not too much to ask for right?

*Snapped* and back to reality, we waited for an hour plus for our food! Celia ordered Stir-fried instant noodle with chicken wings but it came without the wings, I ordered Baked cheese seafood pasta and Baked cheese pork chop pasta was served. Oh dear, so much so for our dinner. Well, we got to be more lenient as it's their first day of operation. But still, they should be more prepared and prevent themselves from such hiccups. The lady boss sincerely apologised and offered us drinks as her recovery strategy. Asking for our feedback, we informed her that the food tasted good but too oily. Rachel, Celia, lady boss and myself started chatting non-stop, we all have passion and love for dogs! :)

New HK Macau cafe

Luckier? The girls or the doggy. :)

Instant mee

Pumpkin with salted egg

Baked seafood pasta

Daddy's Birthday

2006-11-22T23:31:00.000+08:00

Celebrated Daddy's birthday on wednesday. We headed to Vivo City and boy, it's crowded. Flooded with parents and their kids, school holidays eh.... Didn't managed to watch the 430pm session for Casino Royale, as seats were only available for the 1st two rows (too near for daddy).

In the end, we headed to Lido for the 445pm session. It's funny as the cinema wasn't packed, I reckon it might be due to the temporary shutdown of their online booking system, causing low traffic flow. But thank God, we were able to watch the movie. :D

Dinner @ Peach Garden Novena, yummy indeed! Good service, friendly lady boss and great food! :D Happy Birthday, Daddy dearest! Wishing you good health, happiness and love! *muacks*

Cheeze

Outside Fig & Olive

'La mian' :)

Double boiled shark cartilage soup

Peiking duck skin wrap

Tenderloin & Wasabi prawns *drools*

Chiangmai

2006-11-20T21:09:00.000+08:00

A blink and trip to Chiangmai was over. Brought daddy for this 4 days short trip as his birthday pressie. I am very broke and officially have become a pauper. But nothing to complain, as it's my daddy I am talking about. Living each day and enjoying while time permits. Money can be earned, not loved ones.

At the immigration counter of Chiangmai International Airport, I saw Sylvester Stallone passing through the priority queue. This 60 year old muscular and well maintained man was there filming Rambo 4. A good superstar surprise for my first trip to Chiangmai.

This trip wasn't all enjoyable, it was indeed a hectic and tiring trip especially heading up to Chiangrai. The to and fro 7 hours ride was extremely unpleasant for daddy, his head was dizzy and neck was aching. And his tummy was giving him problems, must be too much chilli. No wonder he was throwing tantrum at me but it was bearable for me. The only unbearable thing I couldn't accept was the people speculating if I was his wife/mistress/kept-china woman. DO I LOOK THAT OLD? *sigh* Must be my dark eye rings and curly hair adding more years to my age. No offence to China women, but DO I LOOK LIKE ONE? How is it possible, my dad my hubby? Heaven no eyes la! Daddy even rubbed in further by acknowledging I am one of his kept women! Laughing away and feeling all young again! Well, just it didn't matter much as long as daddy is happy.

We stayed @ Novotel, which was about 15 minutes drive to the night bazaar. Thank goodness the hotel provides hourly shuttle but then again we didn't have much time to shop around due to the packed schedule.

I managed to meet Max, my long time SG friend of 8 years who resides in Chiangmai permanently and also Eli, an aussie friend who has stopped his backpacking trip for a break @ Chiangmai. Great meeting you both. :)

Pure coincidence I met Sharrie who was on duty on my return flight. It's been at least 8 months long since we met (when RL was in town). Back to reality, being a broke and averagely paid worker slogging 9 hours each day. *sigh* I need a long and easy-paced holiday.

Blur shot of Sylvester

School kids gathered for lunch

Khao Soi (Curried noodles)

Big paper umbrellas

Little cutie

Thank you

Poo & Pee

Ride along

Little pup

Bells of Doi Suthep Temple

@ Doi Suthep Temple

Max & Eli

Max's vintage car

Chicken thighs

Daddy with the kids

Children

Laos

Fisherman

Novotel Chiangmai

R & R @ Novotel

Flight back home (view of the mountains)

From the skies

What's your worth?

2006-11-13T01:25:00.000+08:00

After church mass, I picked up Daddy & Uncle David for lunch and visited Uncle Michael.

A brief history of Uncle Michael's illness - He was warded to Tan Tock Seng Hospital in September for a month plus. He was unconscious after brain-related operation. After some weeks, he became conscious but his body and mind were not functioning well. It was saddening to see that he couldn't remember many of us. Various tests were conducted, but to our despair, the Doctors couldn't identify the virus that was attacking his brain. Somehow, it's a 'new' virus. Trial and error medications seemed the best bet by far even though some medications did cause adverse reactions. After many trials, he got better and was transferred to Ang Mo Kio Hospital for recuperation. Nearing a month, he got discharged automatically (deemed well by the Doctors).

This afternoon I was at his house and I couldn't help but to feel upset. He was temperamental towards all of us. He scolded us for making him stayed home and he insisted that he was appointed to see the Doctors at AMK Hospital today. We reasoned with him (his appointment was in Dec) but he got more agitated.

Uncle Michael instructed his son to continue calling up an old friend's mobile even when the line was unavailable. After several attempts, Uncle just concluded that his friend has died. From his comment thrown to this close fren of his, you could gauge how 'sound' he was. Aunt Helen was depressed and yet frustrated with her hubby's abnormalities, this unexpected 'bit' wasn't part and parcel of life. Aging is a natural process of life but not when it tags along with illness(es). Life would never be bitter if we could foresee what lies ahead. But it's becos of the uncertainty, our lives become the enriching experience level by level.

What could we learn if life is problem-free? Living would just be meaningless itself. Problems are placed in our lives but do handle each problem at the time with great caution and its slow reflection brings deeper meaningful learning. Remember we are not here alone by ourselves.

Today has been enriching, I have reminded myself again that it's not abt me, it's not abt my life, it's not abt I but it's abt others. Frequently, humans only live to see themselves in their little world that they forget the others around them.

What is your worth to others in need? A minute of your week or a dollar of your thousands or simply just 'N/A'?

Chasing Cars

2006-11-11T01:42:00.000+08:00

A friday night, much to nothing, I was sitting down pondering over some stuff. As I was listening to Class 95 and it hit me when the DJ mentioned that the first love has its special place somewhere in your heart. Well, I definitely would not deny the fact that it is true, after all it was my First Love. And I do agree with her that for some people, their first love would make better as friend. I am still in contact with my first love (I should say my ex-first love), we have maintained a friendship. I value this friendship than the 'time immemorial' boy gal relationship.

For all of us who have failed in our first love, I am sure we have moved on. In this journey of mine, the failed relationships have shown my tolerance level of acceptance towards my partner. As long as One does not expect much, One will not disappoint much as well. :)

To find the perfect one in my life is simply marrying myself. I can search the whole world but will return disappointed again, because there will not be a perfect one for me. I am glad that the 'imperfect' one I am with, moulds me to be a better person.

For those who are still in the dream-perfect world (i.e. sure to find the perfect one), this song is for you! Seriously, you will do better chasing cars.

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

We'll do it all
Everything
On our own

We don't need
Anything
Or anyone

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel

Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads

I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see

I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Newton

2006-11-09T20:40:00.000+08:00

It's my first visit to the newly (hmm...may be not so so new) renovated newton. A last minute invitation on Tuesday after work by Reggy & Pris, we ladies decide to join in as well.

Hmm.... It wasn't a plesant dinner becos the food we ordered from BBQ stall weren't fresh. Apart from the stinky chilli mussels, over-cooked stingray, over-satayed satays, everything else was good. As usual, I find the popiah nicest of them all. Prices have increased from $1.50 per roll to $1.80, still I would pay for it. :)

Advertisement Part 1 - Smiles before consuming stinky mussels

Advertisement Part 2 - Drools before consuming tasteless chicken wings
In case, you didn't notice...The short fringe I over-cut *sigh*

'Strip' the steak!

2006-11-05T23:32:00.000+08:00

Daddy and I went to J8 for lunch and shopping on Sunday, I can't imagine we were there from 1pm to almost 6pm. But it's a fun outing with Daddy. :) I got the sudden urge to cook steak and to even bake a cake. But Daddy said I could only choose one (oh... why?), I went for the steak. Thanks to Daddy for helping me, I guessed he is more worried that his daughter would mess up the kitchen (his territory)! *giggles*

A relaxing sunday, enjoying the steak and unwinding with a glass of red.

Purple Potato

Yummy

My dearest one always :)

Waraku

2006-11-03T22:25:00.000+08:00

Finally, I managed to meet my dearest friend, Eileen, for a nice japanese dinner @ Waraku Cuppage, together with Caleb. A fast-tracking catch up session over our dinner for the past six months. We went to Reggy's stall nearby to pay him a visit and I was glad to see his stall packed on a Wednesday evening. Good food brings good business. :D

Only then, I realised it's 9pm! I wasn't the 9pm cinderalla, but the 9pm auntie to catch the chinese serial, The Enchanted Life. I could almost run to Eileen's place.

Thank you, Eileen for offering your place! *Hugs* Luckily, I only missed 5 minutes of the drama. *giggles*

Eileen :D

Chewy Mushroom Tempura

Let's 007 them!

The 'S's Sunday @ Tian Tian

2006-11-03T22:11:00.000+08:00

A Super Steamboaty Sunday with Su & Scallop! :D Soups selected were chicken corn and tom yam, not too bad.

Sumptuous, Superb, Soupy & Steamy!

Everyday...Tian Tian

Su Jiejie

Sisters

BBQ

2006-10-28T03:52:00.000+08:00

Pris and her beau planned the BBQ @ East Coast Park for us. We were all speculating if Dominic was gonna propose to Pris! But no leh *pouts*... Even if he is going to propose, I am 100% sure it's gonna be a very romantic one, definitely not with us, the noisy char bors around disturbing! *giggles*

Thank you Priscilla for the invitation! And we must really thank the chefs, Dominic and Julian! Yes, they are real chefs as well. Really wonderful, fingers licking dishes, especially the Lamb Rack and the Pesto Mint Sauce! Oh pls pls, when is the next BBQ? I offered my place for the BBQ! I already missed the lamb!! Garlic White Wine Prawns were really good too, and not forgetting the Potato Salad... Dominic, when can we have a BBQ again? I will get the others to learn from you, so I won't be drooling and craving for the lamb!

We truly enjoyed the night, delicious food, good wine, and most of all Great Company!! :) Oops, didn't know Julian cannot drink.. hmmm, I guessed Jamie did her job well eh... We need a BBQ soon....... *praying hard*

Salads

Oh.. Garlic me pls.. :P

*drools*

Arts of the Chefs

Masterpieces

The Chefs

Great Company

Great Company II

Displaying the last masterpiece

Reggy & Peachy Vodka (tat's before it's emptied)

Peek Hui Wedding

2006-10-27T01:27:00.000+08:00

After work, James, Ixo and myself attended Peek Hui's wedding. Wow, how time flies. Still recalled my conversation with her regarding the Catholic faith and baptism. And now, she is baptised and married. Congrats, dear gal! :) Wishing you and Clement forever love, joy and happiness! God bless you both and your future ones! :)

Loving Couple just like Clement & Peek Hui

Happy Bride!

Pretty Peek Hui

F9 for Red Star Restaurant!

2006-10-26T19:57:00.000+08:00

It's definitely not Red Star but RED MARK (F9) for this restaurant!! Mummy jio-ed me for time sum lunch there. Initially, things were alright but I told mummy our last visit was donkey years and I encountered 'hair' in my dessert. I was joking with her as I said this time round I hope nothing more 'extra'.

As usual, I asked for red chillies, my essentials. I added some into my century porridge and also offered mummy some. I was eating the porridge when I looked at the saucer. My Goodness! *slaps* my mouth! I got the 'extra' found with the red chillies! I nearly fainted! A DEAD COCKROACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I lost my appetite. Turned off!!! I requested for the Manager and told him a dead cockroach was found in the saucer of cut chillies. I expected an explanation but he hurried off to change a new saucer of chillies for me. I asked him why would there be a cockroach, he simply replied the cockroach is from the cupboard!! He just walked off after saying sorry. I am extremely upset with such service and reply.

I would not go back to this place, it's my last time. In case you didn't know, its standard has dropped significantly. What an upsetting lunch!

Our hungry but happy faces before the discovery

Too many orders

Cockroach

Black Prestige Chinese Ladies

2006-10-24T17:48:00.000+08:00

Location: Hongkong Street Restaurant
Recommends: Thick Sliced Fish Bee Hoon Soup, Oatmeal Prawns, Prawn Paste Chicken, San Lao Hor Fun

We ladies have decided to go light on dinner, not too filling but definitely fulfilling. :) After watching The Prestige, we headed on for drinks & light supper at Hongkong Cafe Upper East Coast Rd till 2+am and oh boy, we were extremely tired. My bed's already calling me back in my sweet home.

@ HK Street Restaurant

Black Prestige Ladies

Light fulfilment

@ HK Cafe

Warm Polo Buns

So so Beancurd Skin Shrimp Wrap

East & West

2006-10-22T14:56:00.000+08:00

The East

Location: Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood
Recommends: Chilli Crabs, Pepper Crabs, Prawn-Paste Chicken Wings, Herbal Wine Prawns, Garlic Steamed Prawns

Hot curds!

Chilli Crabs

Excellent Peppery Crabs

Crab Hunters

The West

Location: Turquoise Room
Recommends: Grilled Red Snapper, Pasta with Rocket & Prawns, Mushroom & Eggplant Pizza, Bananana Crumble with Hazelnut Gelato, Warm Brownie with Vanilla Gelato

Turquoise Room

Sweet tooth

Fanastic Pizza

Grilled Snapper & 'Rocketatee' Prawn Pasta

Private Party @ Tangs Vivo

2006-10-22T12:56:00.000+08:00

Event:
Private launch party
Venue:
Tangs Vivo
Time:
9pm till late
Date:
20th Oct 2006
Attendes:
VIP, guests & staff
Attractions:
Music (by Lush 99.5 fm), champagne, wines, food, pole dance, fashion shows, darn cute models & more
Perks:
Entry to St. James Powerhouse, $20 Tangs voucher, Tangs CD by Lush 99.5fm
Post events:
St. James, Villa Bali

Hired from Zouk

Gorgeous

Celia dearest ex-colleague

She got the attitude

Sashay~

Cheeze ladies

He's too hot, woo la la*

The cage

Pole dance

Sexy pose

St. James

No one wants to salsa, so it's cheeze time

Ermm...*giggles*

Villa S

Villa C

I passed driving his humongous car!

Defu Lane

2006-10-19T22:04:00.000+08:00

A sumptuous dinner @ Defu Lane, indeed 'de-full' extremely full. Goodness I must recommend the Crabs with Butter Coconut Cream Sauce, sinful but really really good 5 out of 5*s!

Best ever

Roeeee

Good dishes

Favourite indulgences from Marriot

Hazy & Bruisy Chilling

2006-10-18T23:57:00.000+08:00

Estate: HV
Venue: 211, Breeko, TCC, Coffee Bean, Tangos, anywhere chillable in HV
Period: Most probably weekends
Purpose: Chill, dine and drink
Participant(s): Surin ('Ah-su'), Caleb ('Scallop'), Edmund ('Almond'/'Ah-pue')

Venue - Breeko

Got to post this picture (Elaine babe, guilty? *pouts* Don't worry, I still love ya!) What a weekend, burnt, bitten and bruised! Oh yes, and the hazy sunday.

Bruisely bitten

Hazy sunday to chill

Wendy's Wedding Party

2006-10-16T01:01:00.000+08:00

Congrats to Wendy! Stay happy always! When the evening came, it's party, party and party @ Beaufort Pool Villa.

Errm...many were drunk. But I was victimised by my gf's big bite on my arm, she was drunk and couldn't recall that she bit me. :S She said she only bite the people she loved (I guessed she loved me lots coz it's really painful)!

Almost all got thrown into the pool, luckily I escaped by leaving earlier. Once home, I zonked out. :P

The Villa

Nice beds

Bathroom

Pool

Who took my bag?

With the bride

Single to married

Before it begins...

More to come

On dry land

Into the pool time

Vivo

2006-10-16T00:40:00.000+08:00

My 1st visit to Vivo city, I was quite impressed with the new Tangs Vivo, much spacious. Although the merchandise selection might differ from Tangs Orchard, several brands were available. Of course, Tangs Orchard would have more varieties and brands.

I fell in love with a Fred Perry polo tee but it costs $189.00! It's really nice and unique but I am seriously thinking it's pretty overpriced for a polo tee.

After Vivo, off to Liona's Kitchen @ Villa Bali Court. Yummy food! Breaded mushrooms, grilled dory fillet with mushroom cream sauce, cheese baked dory fillet, seafood pasta were worth my calories. Thank you, Liona!

Tangs Vivo

Illuminating Vivo

RR (Ru-Rin) sisters

Villa Court

Liona & her kitchen

Hungry & tired ladies still can smile :)

Chicken wingsssssss~~~

Generous serving of cheese

Breaded mushroom

Seafood pasta

Ah-rin & ah-xo

2006-10-08T23:55:00.000+08:00

Managed to meet ah-rin & ah-xo on a beautiful sunday with healthy air of PSI 31! How wonderful is it. :) God is marvellous! If the air is still bad like last nite, PSI 150, I told ah-rin I won't be going out. But thank God! :D

Thaddeus with Mummy and ah-rin

Ah-ru likes to tickle Thaddeus

Thaddeus's expression of "woooo" at sunflowers

Siam House @ Lot 1

Emily & the Italian feast

2006-10-07T01:42:00.000+08:00

Celebrated dearest Emily's 27th Birthday @ Spageddies. Yes, we ordered an appetiser, ten mains and the Lychee Mousse cake (Marriot's Pastry Shop)! It's a sumptuous italian feast!Oh yes, my Godsisters were 'goog goog gar gar-ing' over the strawberry milkshake (4 out of 5*)! After dinner, it's Karaoke @ Party World Orchard till midnight. Gosh, Derrick (Emily's brother) sings so well, good voice and charming looks, he should take part in Singapore Idol!

Did I mention how adorable my Godson is? See the pictures and you will know. :) I am very fortunate to be surrounded by lovely darlings; Suave Isaac (Godson), Charming Thaddeus, Handsome Luke, Beautiful Isabelle and Smart Isaac (Godbro)! :) They bring out the childlike innocence where we full grown adults may longer fully portray.

My godson Isaac

Cut the cake!

Sisterhood always

Luring my godson with the cake but he loves me ;)

Braun Buffel Wallet, nice right? ;)

Our lucky bro Joei!

Good Thursday

2006-10-07T01:27:00.000+08:00

Lucky plaza would not be the place to pack back tissue prata that is priced at 3 bucks! Wow, plain flour and butter, easy money made. I do admit the prata is good though.

Tried the shark's fin mooncake which Ixo brought. The filling had the flavours of shark's fin soup but I wasn't able to sight the fins.

A pleasant surprise was lying on my desk when I returned from the Ladies. Pink bouquet of tulips and tiger lilies! :) Gorgeous!! Previously, the same thing happened, I got back from the Ladies and the rose bouquet was on my desk. May be I should go to the Ladies more often! *laffs*

Australian.. *drools* It isn't the nationality of the 'dude' but it's the nationality of the cruisine. Broth is situated in the centre of Duxton Hill. Other than the few Ktvs located downhill, it's nice and serene ambience (ermm, omitting the haze).

I would definitely recommend the dessert, apple upside down tart with Vanilla ice cream (4 out of 5*).

Caution: Do not expect a big serve for its price ($12). I can have a serve by myself after sharing 2 appetisers and 2 mains. *giggles*

Overpriced Tissue prata

Shark's fin mooncake

Pink tulips surprise

The Hill would be Duxton

Interior of Broth

Appetitisers

Mains

Recommended Dessert

Homey food

2006-10-07T01:20:00.000+08:00

Wednesday after work, I dropped by the infant care centre where baby Luke is located. Played with him for a short while before heading off to Mummy's place for dinner. Home cooked food at its best! I appreciated the love and effort put in each dish prepared by Mummy. *hugs*

Baby Luke & Mummy

Food cooked with love

Daughter Ru & Mummy

Mother & Daughter

2006-10-02T23:10:00.000+08:00

It's been such a long time since I went shopping with my Mummy together. :D First stop; Tangs. Apart from Lancome & Chanel, Guerlain has become my Mummy's new 'companion'.

Next we headed to Wisma, we had our tea break at Crystal Jade Express. Continued shopping, I bought a pair of shoes. If you ask me why I need this pair of shoes, I would tell you it's not like the other pairs I owned. :P *giggles* Mummy bought me 2 pants. So sweet of her. :)

We went to Hongkong Street Restaurant Novena for our dinner. I didn't take the pictures of the main dishes except the ORH NI dessert which is my FAVOURITE!

Strawberry toast with vanilla ice cream

My tired but always pretty Mummy

Orh ni!

Tiring but fruitful saturday

2006-10-01T22:58:00.000+08:00

0830 - 1200
:: With Father Christu & God-family for breakfast @ Toa Payoh Crystal Jade.
:: Father Christu went to Sister Geraldine's house.
:: Back to Nativity Church & then home.

1230 - 1630
:: T2 & Ruphael chilled @ my house and were addicted to wasabi mushroom.
:: Sent T2 & Ruphael home.
:: Picked Pris from bedok to visit Paullie's swollen yellow arm.
*Paullie, please ah, drink the essence!

1700 - 1830
:: Initial nap of 30 mins became an hour.
:: Rushed to Eve's place for her and Sia's birthday celebrations.

1900 - 2200
:: Dining, wining, gossiping, stoning with my pals since secondary school days.

2230 - 0200
:: MOS (I wished for MOS burger outlet instead).
:: Eve & Jeanie (not the bday gal) were drunk, Sia almost there.
:: Sent Sia, Amy & Clara to their round two @ Bar None but it's home for me.

Even though I ain't that aged, it seems that clubbing has become a goodbye interest. I am thankful for my entertaining galfrens. Without them, I can just sleep in the club. Apart from wines, I haven't touched hard liquor for a long time. I realise that I cannot and I seriously mean cannot drink. Last night, 1/2 a glass of vodka orange can make me high. Hmmm, so 1 glass can make me drunk? ;)

Happy Birthday Eve & Sia!

*Jeanie, relax ok? I know your birthday this month. May be this round is yr pre-birthday celebration. 20th another round for you.

Father Christu

Isaac loves bee hoon!

Smiles

BIG thank you to Eve's mommy

Tiny but good :)

Our gifts to Eve & Sia

Attracted to the... Lights

T-Pops

This is the person fell down the stairs after T-pops! see the picture below and you will know who :P

Sec sch pals

Feet attack

Pulling is fun ;)

My Energy Source

2006-09-27T18:41:00.000+08:00

I was at M.S.M = Mushroom Park - Spagettic - Melting Pot

Monday evening was my 1st time @ Mushroom Park Serangoon Gardens. It's pretty good for a de-toxifying meal, each pax about $30++.

Tuesday lunch had a rich lunch @ Spageddies Italian Kitchen Paragon, most likely I am compensating for the mushroom dinner which was too healthy. *giggles*

Wednesday lunch had buffet lunch @ Melting Pot Holiday Inn Atrium. Can't help not eating as I was on course and lunch's provided. Hehehe. My excuses to indulge in good food at home and outside as well. :D

Mushroom Park

Mushrooms mushrooms

Sashimi Mushroom

Herbal mushroom soup

Spageddies

Melting Pot

Daddy's cooking

Mummy's cooking and some 'tar paos'

Amazing Grace

2006-09-25T23:48:00.000+08:00

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. It is indeed so true. The ineffable joy in me is the outcome of the retreat at CSC. Amazing is His grace, great is His power, infinite is His love, mighty is His strength, essential is His word. This is my first retreat but surely it would not be my last. :D Thank GOD!

I have gotten to know three Fathers and several new friends, they have been wonderful, supportive and friendly! Thank you for all the sharing, kindness and love! Will meet up soon! :D God bless you always!

Father Silas

Father Christu

Dorm 3 :D

Action in dance!

"Starry" Night

2006-09-21T01:57:00.000+08:00

My company's D & D event, "You are a star", was held @ Zouk. It's very tiring indeed, firstly, you don't get to sit unless you are at the VIP area. I felt pitiful for some older people who weren't able to find seats.

I was an Indian Chinese for the night. Who was the bollywood star? It's none other than Aishwarya Rai (Ash). A name tagged along with true beauty which many have been mesmerised. Ixo & Pris looked stunning! :)

When the clock strikes 12 midnight, the music stops, the dancing stops, the drinking stops but the supper begins! We headed to Goodwood Park Hotel for porride supper. Yummy! Can't believe it but I had 1 and 1/2 bowls of porridge! *giggles* Poh Gee, thanks for the treat.

I was zombified the next day @ work, as I slept less than 3 hours. That day itself @ office, I was a star too. But a soon to be extinct star, the Panda!

*blink*

A 'glam' place

Janice mummy!

VIP pose?

Samurai's killing attempts

Supper

Poof and the weekend's over!

2006-09-18T00:52:00.000+08:00

The great exhaustion from the 2 days KL work trip has literally caused me to sleep my Saturday afternoon away. I only managed to head out of the house at 7+pm. Surin and I intended to dine @ Turquoise Bistro around ECP, but to our dismay it was closed at 830pm (wondered if it has closed down or what). Then zoomed back to Siglap, had dinner at Kong Kong Street Restuarant and we realised this branch's standard is no where near Novena's one. First time & last time.

Next stop, The Turquoise Room @ Gillman, a nice place just to relax. Good fudgey brownie with Gelato. *drools* :D Headed to Mustafa to ask the lady for the proper steps to wear a saree. Thereafter, it's Arab street! And oh yes, I didn't manage to sleep, must be the mint tea (caffeine)!

Sleep deficiency did not stop me from going out on Sunday. After church, headed to Siglap. Had jap lunch wif Bert (on MC *giggles*) @ iGen Dining. Well, I won't go back there again. Guess you know what I mean. We decided to go non-Orchardised places (i.e. non modernised trendy shopping malls), thus went to Chinatown. Better ventation indeed after the renovation of People Park's Complex. :) Was looking for a gold bag to match my saree, couldn't find any decent one. I only can bet a trip down to Tangs for my gold bag hunt. Yup, managed to get one. And it's dinner @ TCC, Shaw House.

My weekend's over and a new week begins.

Nice place

Ah-ru & Ah-rin

'Virgin' shisha smoke

Burnt Saba Shio from iGen Dining

Mongolian Chicken Chop @ TCC

A rare talent

2006-09-18T00:48:00.000+08:00

Check this video out, a 4 year old boy can play the drums so well. Bravo bravo!! Hmm, what can I play well when I was 4? *ponders*

Happy 1st Birthday Thaddeus

2006-09-14T00:08:00.000+08:00

After work and it's birthday celebrations @ Ixo's place. Handsome Thaddeus is 1 year old! So adorable and charming (surely will attract many babes in future, *zztttt*)!! Surprised him with gifts, cake and card (hope he likes my colouring)! Not sure if he knows what's happening but one thing I know is that he is so happy. There is also a surprise for his mummy too. :)

Surprise for Mummy Ixo from RC

Thaddeus - "Don't disturb me. I am reading the card."

My first birthday card

Presents!

Yeah, new toys!

Spiderman cake :)

Thaddeus - "I want the cake!"

Thaddeus - "Yummy!"

Rose

2006-09-10T22:08:00.000+08:00

I have been through so much *hit, just so tired. I know everyone has their own set of problems, mine's just another set. Some time ago, someone said to me, "Rulin, why do you keep smiling and encouraging others when inside is silently killing you bit by bit? Why do you laugh when you are not happy? Why do you portrait so jovial when inside you are not? Why do you keep everything to yourself? Why do you mask yourself?" Well, I don't know. May be it's just me.

Why let others be trouble with my problems? It seems that "I don't know" is my answer to many questions right now. Although I wish for someone who can really understand me better than myself. Eventually, I just don't wish that my problems will turn to someone else's burdens.

Don't you think a smile impact more than tears of sadness? Don't you think a happy face seem more beautiful than a sorrowful face? I smile, I laugh, I giggle because I choose to keep myself sane. I still prefer the jovial Rulin than the tearful Rulin. So don't worry, I am still happy somewhere inside me. :) Anyway, thank you for allowing me to relieve by my whinings.

Surin jiejie, thank you for the lovely rose. Most importantly, thank you for your presence.

The man behind the rose

A smile brightens a day!

Two smiles brighten a week!

Stones for a stoner?

2006-09-09T01:29:00.000+08:00

Gosh.. For the entire night, I felt so stoney almost like a rock.. And well well, what's best for a stoner? Stones! Surely, this will rock a stoner like me awake. :D

A pair of rocking stones!
P.S - Ain't zirconium!! They are diamonds!!

Realisation

2006-09-06T19:40:00.000+08:00

After late morning's doctor visit, Daddy & I decided to go for Jap lunch. We sat down and enjoyed the food (pardon, no pics as I was too hungry). I looked at my Daddy and realised he has aged. His hair was no longer dark black, the whites appeared more obvious and I could see wrinkles at the edge of his eyes. Although age is catching with Daddy, he is just as handsome. The love and concern he has for this daughter of his would not change even there are differences and disagreements. His love only increases. Likewise, as I grow older, I love him more each day. I realised parental love often at times is beyond comparable with the others. A realisation I cherished in this life of mine.

Looks is transitory but character is permanent. Feelings is transitory but love is eternal.

Beautiful morning

2006-09-06T18:23:00.000+08:00

Lying on my bed with half opened eyes, awakened by the effulgent morning sun, I saw the tree pictured outside my window. It's not just a tree but a beautiful blooming tree. Bright sunshine rays illuminate the radiance of orangey flowers behind its green. A beautiful morning in remembrance.

Gleams of hope

Laudable local production

2006-09-06T00:33:00.002+08:00

Stories Of Love, The Anthology Series, premieres Tuesday night @ 10pm. Personally, I felt that the exemplary collection of short stories has indeed impacted me. After watching the series, it left me wondering the depth of love, the bountifulness of love, the tolerance of love, the comfort of love, the magnanimity of love..... It's not just a tv show, but it's a life & love reflecting program. A meritorious production.

Can one stop loving in the event of knowing he/she may get hurt? Shall one tell the truth when it may tear the other's heart apart? How can one love again when the other has already died? Will it be too late to ask for forgiveness and to be loved again?

RIP - Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter

2006-09-05T18:21:00.000+08:00

Yesterday afternoon when a gf msned me, saying that Steve Irwin died. He was stung by a stingray's barb in his chest while filming at the Great Barrier Reef. Initially, I thought she was kidding me, knowing well, we watched The Crocodile Hunter series when we were studying in Perth. She sent me the link to the devasting news, and there.... reality..

It was tough to accept his death. He feared no death, recollecting those crazy and daring stunts he put on his show (kissing venomous cobra, crocodiles, alligators). Steve's attitude towards nature was always so passionate and you can feel his enthusiasm in the shows, not forgetting his catchphrase "Crikey". This devoted conservationist and media star, will be missed.

My condolence to his family.

Eleven to Eleven

2006-09-05T16:19:00.000+08:00

Rest is what I need at this moment for a few days at least. I manage to sleep from 11pm to 11am, a 12 hours sleep. The bed seems to be a good friend of mine since Monday. If I can math it altogether, I have spent 95% of my 24 hours on bed, 2% on meals, and 3% for shower & toilet visits.

[Reflection of the day - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8]
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones altogether;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to throw away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.

Unwind

2006-09-05T15:59:00.000+08:00

After sunday mass, Pris & I last minute decided to head down to East Coast Park. Went up her place to loan a top. Luckily, I was able to fit in her top, knowing she's skinny! Lunch was pretty healthy apart from the hokkien mee! :)

It's well spent time sitting on the bench, relaxing and chit chatting, simply unwinding before the hectic week starts for Pris and the tormenting visit I have to make on Monday. *sigh* No! I shall sigh no more!! Be of good cheer instead!! :)

"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances."
Martha Washington (1732 - 1802)

Making do with 'the beach'

Shot by my short hand :P

Coconut tree pose?

Bollywood

Girls only

2006-09-03T02:48:00.000+08:00

Girls only outing can bring out a certain kind of feeling that it's hard for me to describe. May be it's selective feeling?

1st stop - Holland Village
2nd stop - Robertson Quay
3rd stop - Arab Street

Happy birthday, Stephanie! Wishing you good health and happiness! God bless you and all my gfs!

Happy birthday Stephanie

Rivercafe

Garlic butter squid rings

Angel hair pasta

Tender tenderloin

Whose fork?

Lamb Kebab @ Arab street

Flowers

2006-09-01T18:14:00.000+08:00

A beautiful bouquet of roses was delivered to my office this morning. I must say I am surprised. :P Yes, of course I love them!

Flowers brighten my day with love and warmth, have they brighten yours too?

Roses are red

Love & warmth

Rosey Ru!

To the west

2006-08-31T22:35:00.000+08:00

Yesterday afternoon I journey to the west, first NUS, then Jurong West & finally IMM. Drove past the Tang Dynasty, wondering what's inside this closed attraction. Does it look gloomy or is it just the weather?

Tang Dynasty

The Hunt

2006-08-31T21:42:00.000+08:00

It's been "half journey to the moon" I last met up with my pal, Albert. Finally on Sunday we met together with my gf, Pris. After lunch @ Millenia, I visited Cassandra's shop, East Zing, located @ Marina Square #03-301. Her shop has a good variety of products, consisting of accessories, clocks, lamps, cushions, aroma/therapeutic aids, and much more. Well, I have already given you a good reason to spend and indulge, so what's stopping you? :)

Albert and Pris accompanied me to Marquez Living, its showroom located @ 1 Pasir Panjang. Their indoor and outdoor furniture comprise of zen, modern, garden, poolside, and lounge categories. Personally, I like most of the stuff but still have yet to find something suitable for my room. :( The hunt continues.....

Finally, the 'half journey to the moon" lunch

Cassandra

East Zing, Marina Square