Quote

Share with you a quote that I recently saw. I am not sure who is the original author of the quote though.

"To make money we lose our health and to restore our health we lose money. We live as if we are never going to die and we die as if we never lived"

Worth a thought! Lets start living! :)

Travel Consultant

I feel like a travel consultant these days. This year, there is an unusually high number of our foreign colleagues visiting us. Have been *advising* some of them on what they can do in Singapore and in nearby countries. So much so, my colleagues and I joked we can open a travel desk just for our foriegn colleagues.

When all the dust settled down, when the tight schedule is over end of this year, I am considering going for a moderate long break next year. Picking up my backpack and going off for a month or two. Maybe to Central Asia or somewhere else I never been. Is been a while since I go for a break.

Live Concert

Just went for Coco Lee Concert in the Indoor Stadium with compliments from my friend! :) She had 2 free tickets at the last minute.

I love live concerts! The energies in live concerts are certainly different from listening to the songs on mp3 players. Even if I may not be a fan of the singer, I will buy glow sticks and sway along with the songs and cheer together with the true blue fans. It is fun and makes the atmosphere great. Call it positive externalities! :)

This year, I have been to two concerts, SHE and Coco Lee. Both very enjoyable! :) I especially love the SHE concert. Looking forward to going again!

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! :)