Spring Cleaning

I like to buy different facial products. Every time when I go visit some countries, I will also often buy some creams etc that are supposed to be good. I also like to buy when I read good reviews from my friends or online. I am also fond of getting new products samples to try out. All the facial products are piling at home though. Just feel like hitting the bed when I get home after a tired day... I have certainly not been diligent in using them. Now I still have some Vitamin C creams that I bought from Thailand 3 years ago, and many others. My friends who bought together with me have finished them long ago.

Been adviced that products cannot be kept for long. I have resolved that I should do a quick spring cleaning and throw away those from years ago though is really hard pain (I spend money on them, but I reasoned is better to throw than for them to cause damage). Hereby I shall resolve too that I shall not buy unless I am planning to use them. For the sake of my wallet & also for the environment!

Small Size, Big Ideal

My 6-year old nephew came home from outside and came up to me and said he had something for me.... I was really wondering what could it be for an aunt that is not very well liked since I must be pretty stern in their mind. haha...

He came up and gave me a used plastic cup. "For recycling, Ah Yi", he said. "Di Di (his younger brother) threw his away but I kept mine", he added proudly.

Wow I am speechless and surprised! He is aware about recycling at such young age!!! I am not even close to this at my age in terms of conservation. Yes every little effort counts in a big way! Lets all put in our little effort for the earth. :)

Takumi Tokyo

It has been a jam-packed week. But I thought I could go out for dinner on friday for a break. Friday is supposed to be leisure time. The only weekday in the week I have nothing on in the evening. I went with a friend to Keppel Island. When I walked in, I saw a big cruise liner that was beautifully lighted, just like last time! Lovely! :)

As I have eaten at Prive Bakery cafe twice, I thought I can give other place a try. Went to Takumi Tokyo, a Japanese fine dining place. We were deliberating whether we should spend on an expensive meal. Hmmm...."i think i have to eat instant noodles over the weekend then" said my friend who is eyeing the set meal.

The place is nicely decorated! Looks like many Japanese diners, so I guess is authentic Japanese food. For a friday evening, capacity is about only 50% so I am surprised. The seating area is comfy and spacious.

After scrutinizing the menu and only taking the more affordable ones, my choice was Teppanyaki Mixed Mushrooms ($22) with Garlic Rice plus Miso Soup ($10). My friend, S, skipped the set meal and ordered Grilled Tiger Prawn ($15), Grilled Lamb ($15) and Garlic Rice plus Miso Soup ($10) instead. My meal arrived in 10 minutes. I was surprised at the mushrooms portion. Was kind of expecting more because I thought is $22. But I guess this is fine dining area, I should have know $22 does not go far in such places.

Waiting for quite a while, my friend's meal had not arrived. "They must be catching the prawn first" i joked. The manager walked past and came to apologize on her own initiative. She said that she will check. 5 minutes later, she came back with a complimentary small eel appetizer (i think) for S first.

It takes another 10 more minutes after that for S's dishes to come. Apparently grilled dishes take more time. I could not tell whether my dishes were nice as they have already turned cold from the waiting. S seemed to enjoy her dishes though. She finished everything on her plates. Even though the portions were small, we managed to fill our stomach.

After I asked for the bill, we were surprised to receive one small slice of Tiramisu cake each. Supposed to be from the chef, another complimentary item. The cake is delicious, not like the usual tiramisu cake. Light tasting. I preferred this with the red beans paste on top. The manager came over to apologize again, she said we can make a reservation next time so that they know they are expecting how many guests and the waiting time will be shorter.



My meal was about $45. Hmm... will need to tighten my food spending over the weekend. :)

Tea Time

The joy of drinking tea at Emporer Love @ Esplanade... I guess is the company actually! Thank you Tweet Tickle! :)

Hollywood Spectacular

To Universal Studio again! It was fun company with 3 other closed friends! :)

We went for the After Hour Entry, and paid $5 each to enter the studio at about 7pm. Taking the free shuttle there felt like we were all going on a Malaysia trip together. Really put us in a holiday mood! :) But luckily this time the ride was much shorter, only 10 minutes....

Dinner was italian food. They had a gigantic 20-inch pizza. As it was thin-crust, the pizza was surprisingly manageable. Price was very reasonable too, about $10-$15 for each person. And it comes with a soda and dessert.

Browsing the gifts shop later, one friend took it as a shopping trip to get birthday presents for a few friends. Indeed, she had a bountiful harvest, buying gifts for three people in a matter of minutes. Then of course, there was the Hollywood Spectacular that we were there for. It started at 9.30pm and the fireworks show was certainly entertaining and thrilling! A great night out and definitely well worth the entrance fee.

Think having the two integrated resorts have recently expanded the options of entertainment that we have! Looking forward to the circus and the other shows coming up! :)