Thursday, August 30, 2007

BASH Beauties

Here's the cover shot of our very own Barina on 8 Days magazine.

It all started with Aly and her
Cleopatra hairstyle lah. This is the last of a 3 part series for the National Day celebrations and they have been named the BASH Beauties by the way. Here's the orginal version.

The BASH Beauties
L-R: Jeanette Aw, Fiona Xie & Rui En

The "Orginally Fake" BASH Beauties
L-R: Barlalee, Balyson & Barina
Use your imagination

Beautiful, Authentic, Street-smart& Humourous

Somehow, we knew that Barina should be Rui En cos that shade of blue is her favourite colour. And I can be super-imposed into that green dress, which is so Barlalee. However, didn't manage to get the cover for Jeanette Aw's issue.

Friday, August 24, 2007

Auld Lang Syne to Ah Kit

Last night, we bid farewell... I mean Auld Lang Syne to a dear old friend Ah Kit, who has finally decided to move on to greener pastures up north.

The so-called PSBC (Pa Si Buay Chow) Old Bird Club decided to give him a farewell bash. By the way, the minimum criteria to be enrolled into the birdie club is at least 3 years of working experience at the “you-know-where”! Amongst us, are some who have migrated to other departments and also those who seen the world…I mean Singapore and come back....Hmm, I wondered what's the drawing power. Those inside are trying to get out, those outside are trying to get in.

We had an alfresco dinner at the Al Hamra Lebanese & Middle East Restaurant at Holland Village while relinquishing the good old times (actually bitching) about former staff and also what’s currently happening at our office. How can we not talk about the still single and available TD and her timely “period” announcement. And Yati had us roaring with laughter with the impersonation of Ed Mc.’s wife, except without the one tonne hairspray.

We had a good time actually, till the shocking and embarrassing saga, which makes us think twice about going there so soon again.

First came the rain, so it had everyone scrambling for shelter. I thought it's still manageable as there were only 7 of us. I had a similiar wind blowing experience last year at the Tourism Conference, whereby we were hosting dinner for 40-50 conference participants and SUDDENLY it was poured heavily.

However, that's not the main highlight of the night. The saga came after everyone’s had finished their meals and Theo did the honour of presenting the farewell gift to Ah Kit. SUDDENLY, Yati, Connie and myself, who sat at the opposite side of the table started screaming our lungs out and we literally jumping out from our seats. To our horror, there was a fat, juicy lizard on/in the transparent Crumpler plastic bag containing the present. The 3 of us detest lizards the most. But Lynn as usual, is as cool as cucumber! So we had the staff at the restaurant running out to see what’s the commotion. Before we knew it, we had just invited a huge audience peering from inside the restaurant, and also from the restaurants next door and NYDC from across the street. I tell you the 3 of us can easily hit a high decibel of 100 decibel when combined. Luckily, it was pouring heavily last night, or else it could have been worse. They might even called a bomb squad for the fear of that it could be another Bali-look-a-like bomb case. Haha! But you should see Ah John & Ah Kit”s embarrassed and pissed face and they kept on asking us to sit down. SIT! GALS! SIT! At least, we got to see Ah Kit’s pissed face one last time. It used to be as black as last night’s dark clouds.

I must say his PMS has improved quite a lot from the last time, cos he was constantly surrounded by his nasty but friendly colleagues...hehe. His cubby hole was sandwiched between Yati and myself at our former office, and we would always eavesdrop into his conversations and would then roared in laughter even before he even finished his conversation. I still remembered one instance, when he was decoding a certain word and then it goes “… A for Australia, R for Russia and K for KANGAROO!” (hehe.. I’m still couldn’t help letting out a giggle, as I was typing this.)

We also had fond memories of watching Korean dramas during lunch time and would try very hard to control our tears over those silly brother-cannot-love-sister plot. Ah!. that was the beginning of the Korean Wave, so that was how long we have known each other. The 3 of us are like brothers (yeah, he never treat us like gals) and we click on very well cos we have the same frequency and most of the time we need not elaborate further to understand the full conversation. Yati and I used to be very innocent and demure, until he came and corrupt us. We often joined him at ogling at gals and would elbow him when we see any chio bu. I think Ah Kit is gonna kill me now for spilling the beans. Anyway, all the best wishes to you Ah Kit, at your new found turf of greener and sweeter grass! And remember to enjoy the “flowers” too. Just a gentle reminder that we still have an ongoing sign-for-life contract as my IT consultant for all sort of electrical gadgets! Don't worry, I will be in touch!

Adeous!

Monday, August 20, 2007

Are You "Young" Enough for Fireworks?

Was reading this week’s 8 Days with Fiona Xie as the front cover. Hmm ...her new Cleopatra hairdo…seems abit familiar.

Okie back to what I wanna say…. I came across this quote from MM LEE KUAN YEW on how Singapore has changed.

“[Fireworks are] a few minutes of joy… why do you burn this [when] you can build a community club? That’s my generation. It’s hard-earned money. But this is what they [the new generation] want. They want the excitement.”

Hmm…don’t know whether to cry or not. Firstly, there goes my $. Secondly, I think I’m really old liao, cos I find myself agreeing with him..…hehe…as if I frequently patronized the community club like dat.

Like any Singaporeans, who’s got nothing else better to do during the weekend, so I brought my boys to see the fireworks and of course, to make my money worthwhile. I think everyone must have the same thoughts, as we saw throngs of people heading down towards from Raffles Place to Fullerton Hotel. So we decided to take a left turn towards UOB Plaza to avoid the crowd. So we hung around at the MacDonalds at Boat Quay.

BAD CHOICE! We waited till about 9:30 pm (but it was stated that it will be starting at 9 pm), before catching a glimpse of the fireworks and it was really A GLIMPSE, cos we were being blocked by Fullerton Hotel. We didn’t even wait for the whole fireworks celebration to finish and started heading back. However, the younger boys did enjoy themselves, except for the long walk back to our car, which was parked at Hong Lim Complex.

Friday, August 17, 2007

Is There A Stupid Question?

Ps: The picture is not ready to be published yet, as the person is still waiting for confirmation of appointment for a make-over.

Is there such a thing as a stupid question or should it be stupid people? Should I give them stupid answers in relation to their stupid questions. I think I should not have replied in the first place. Shut up, Barlalee!

Thursday, August 16, 2007

'Tao hu' Legs


That's me at the start of the run...like real only! Half way through 'pun-cheh' liao and then walk all the way back. Actually, it's rather fun to run in a group for motivation and also just in case someone faints then can call for an ambulance...hehe. Thank goodness my 'tao hu' legs didn't give way on me. The most, take MC on Friday lor!

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

I Had My Big “Os” Today!

Couldn’t help thinking about it all day since morning. And even skip lunch today so that I can solely indulge in them later. My heart skipped when my colleague told me that he has finally arrived. He asked my why I’m so chirpy, I told him I have been waiting for him all day long! My fingers fumbled to rip it open. Tabuleh tahan! I must have it now! Arh….it’s truly awesome! (And best eaten while it’s still hot.) Oh! I simply love Munchy Donut!

And what are you thinking of?

Hehe…it’s actually the second time that I'm sinking my teeth into those “branded” donuts. Frankly speaking, I don’t think I would ever have the patience to queue for hours for those fad donuts. The most is 15 minutes for my favourite laksa yong tau hu at the NUS Arts Canteen.

The one at the basement of Raffles City is rather “drama” – I heard one’s got to queue for hours. Is that the Donut Factory? Many times, I have been misled by the short queue, only to find out that there are part 2 and part 3 to the queue. There was once when I bypassed that place and found out that there was a short queue, but then it was almost 8.30 pm and there were only 2 of the not-so-popular flavours left.

I recently read the food review in 8 Days magazine that Munchy Donut was rated 4.5 out of 5. It’s not too bad, but best eaten while it’s still warm. I like the blueberry and cheesy one, but find the rest a bit too sweet for my liking. I prefer savoury food to sweets. For those who are interested, Munchy Donutsdoes delivery to limited areas with a minimum order of 5 boxes and there is a delivery charge of $5.

By the way, must credit Aly, who has so generously bought this sua ku and too-lazy-to-queue aunty her first “branded” donut. Aly, don’t say I never take care of you ah. I’ve saved a dozen of them for you for breakfast tomorrow. It’s in the fridge.

However, I think I had a bit too much today. I have ordered 10 boxes of a dozen of donuts each for the roundtable seminar event today. Hmm….round food for the roundtable. And I had 3.5 pieces at the office and another 1 more back home. Yah they are right in their tag line that one is not enough! But then hor the calories can kill, sure get diabetes one! Hopefully that should kill my craving for donuts for a while.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

My Cubby Hole



This is my work station. Messy hor! But it's not like that everyday lah! This shot was taken a few months ago by a colleague for her research on women at work. Do I really look like I'm working? I think I look more like the cleaner aunty with the "Q-chui" pants that expose my unshaven "kar moh"!

I'm now in the mood for mid-year office spring cleaning. This is one of those crazy day of unpacking and packing. I have recently cleaned up my cubby hole, the events cabinets and storeroom * pat pat myself on the shoulders * ;P. I can't imagine walking into a war zone area every morning. The tiny work space is small enough to kill us slowly by the slowly.

Erh.. this remind me of my new found interest that is to keep myself slim and trim to fit into my cubby hole. I'm hoping to start jogging weekly at the Botanical Gardens, which is down at our backyard -- not my house, but office lah-- although my house is only a 10-minute drive away from Orchard Road. By the way, that was what Gavin "presented" himself to me, when we were pak-tor-ing. Come to think of it, Queenstown also can lah. Quite a good value in the HDB resale market right now.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Monkey See, Monkey Do




You would probably have heard of the "Chopsticks Sisters". Let me introduce the "Toothpick Grandpa-Grandson" whatever.... perhaps "Toothpick Bengs"!