Famous Amos Cookie I received at work

This is a restaurant in Bedok that we decided to try out - Badoque. What amuses me is the words ' Recession Menu'. Within the menu, they also have very cute and funny name, but I can't seem to recall any now.

Bought this magnet from Daiso. It's so very cute, especially the way I spread out its paws on my whiteboard in my workstation.

And finally, I went with Jenn yesterday to Kimage to cut my hair short. She trimmed hers. Both of us quite pleased with the job.

Gonna catch He's Just Not That Into You later. My boyfriend has a problem with the title. He always gets it wrong. Haha.

Either he says "He's Probably Not That Into You' or 'He's Maybe Not That Into You'.

Hahah, it's hilarious!

Okay, have a good weekend everyone!

Finally found some time for my Bangkok entry!

Taken on the morning before the flight.. probably at 5am..hehe, I love early morning flights!

2 hours later, we are at Suvarnabhumi Airport. I am actually quite impressed cos the last time I was there in 2006, I landed in Don Muang Airport.

Reached our hotel around BKK time 8am plus? (BKK is an hour behind Singapore)

Feels almost like late morning for us already but people were just streaming to the restaurant within the hotel for breakfast.

As we were there earlier than the check-in time, we dropped our luggages at the hotel and took the BTS tram to Nana station to tailor make some shirts. Dear had his done there the last time and had commented on the good workmanship so we went back. It's also quite cheap. 25 per shirt.

I made 2, and they even deliver the end product all the way to your hotel so you don't have to make a second trip down to collect. Good huh?

We went back to the hotel around 11am and managed to check-in.

We stayed at Arnoma Hotel this round and I'm telling you, I can't think of a better hotel. It is right smack in Chit Lom (which is their shopping district) and opposite the hotel I have Centralworld (more on that later).

Next to the hotel, we have Big C and Platinum Mall is a mere 10 mins walk. Chatuchak is all the way at the end of the BTS (tram) line so it doesn't make a diff which hotel you stay. Hahaha.

And, their breakfast is really amazing. I was hooked! Hahaha. It is slightly pricier than other hotels, but it's definitely worth it.

Us in front of the hotel lobby!

Centralworld

Pink cabs!

We went for lunch and movie at Centralworld. We had Sizzler's for lunch. Very very cheap! Their salad bar is only SGD 7 bucks??

But all in all, in my boyfriend's words, still a true chick flick. =)

After the movie, we went to Swensens for dessert. Also much cheaper compared to here. An earthquake there only costs SGD 10.

This is my coit tower!

Next stop - Chatuchak! (can hear my boyfriend groan at the sound of this word).

If you haven't been there before, it's BKK's crowdest, busiest, smelliest, hotest weekend market. There are about 15,000 stalls within this weekend market.

I got some great deals when I went the last time, so I dragged Robin there with me.

Just take a look at the crowd of people making their way in. Sheer madness.

We spent about 2.5 hours there and made our way out (with much relief). Hahaha

Managed to get quite a haul with help from dear's bargaining. =)

Hailed a cab and went to BKK's Chinatown for dinner.

Yes, we had Shark's Fins soup, Crabmeat fried rice for dinner and bird's nest for dessert!

On the way back to Arnoma.

This is still part of Centralworld. It's just very very huge.

On the second day, we went Platinum Mall first thing in the morning. OMG, I love Platinum Mall, they have so many so many clothes that I like and all so cheap!

I bought a lot of stuff there, including this Winnie the Pooh bag to store my shopping haul. Our main bag just wasn't enough.

We also went to MBK and Paragon where I bought loads of underwear. Wacoal is really cheap there and they have brands that we don't bring in here. The bras are especially pretty, managed to get 3!

And ended the day with Thai foot massage. I was so nervous at first cos when we went for the one in KL, I laughed uncontrollably, almost kicked the person massaging me. Too pain and itchy.

BUT the thai massage is good! I'm totally loving it. It's not too painful, not too itchy, just the right force that makes you feel very soothing.

Dear later told me that it's because the KL one uses the acupuncture method, y'know, the various points in your body leading to different organs? At the end, he even told me my neck is strained from not sleeping well. Haha

But the thai massage focuses on muscles, so it is different. I think I like the thai one better!

Third day - you probably won't believe it but I made him go back with me to Platnum Mall. Hahaha, grabbed some more stuff which I didn't managed to get that time and headed off to yes, another massage session! Hahaha

This time, it is a foot, head and neck massage. I added a manicure service too so they could attend to my nails while I'm relaxing. The manicure only costs SGD 8. Imagine?

I did not spend more than 20 bucks on the whole service. Cheap huh?

All in all, this holiday has been very enjoyable, every bit of it. The shopping, the hotel, the food, the company, the weather (it was sweltering, but good for shopping).

So much so that we've booked our next holiday back to BKK in Sept. Hahaha

I went Central with Jenn yesterday and didn't feel like shopping here anymore. Everything is so expensive! haha

Ta!

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Caught Slumdog Millionaire on Monday, very nice show. (Much better than Doubt!) The accent isn't overpowering, there is no dancing until the end of the movie and the storyline is bittersweet.

Not surprised that it got itself nominated for some Oscars.

Dinner today was at Cafe Biz, Trader's Hotel. The food was nice, I liked the dessert section best. Another round of feasting at Concorde Hotel tomorrow beckons. With all these food tasting sessions, I think I will pack on the pounds very very soon.

Some things happened at work, for some unknown reason. Almost like a natural evolution, something I saw coming but did nothing to stop it from becaming a reality.

It doesn't affect me much but it just feels funny. I think that's why people say you need to draw a clear line sometimes.

Oh yah! Bumped into Jean and Jennifer at the MRT station on Wednesday. At least the train ride to work that morning was less boring. =)

It was kinda fun chatting, catching up (I know it's a weird place to catch up), especially with Jean cos I didn't see much of her during the recent Chinese New Year.

Anyway Jean, now that you are working near your sis and I, there is no reason not to meet up more often k? Hahah.

It's already Friday tomorrow. TGIF, I guess.

I wanna go Cotton On again, I bought some amazing shorts that day for really cheap! Being totally random in this entry.

Okay, nights all! Gonna pay my sleep debt now.

Alvin and Robin - The 2 horses (according to the Chinese Zodiac)

Robin and I

Jacq and Mum

More food.....

How was the dinner? Jacq's face says it all. =)

Moving on to Valentine's Day 2009!

Dear brought me to Mariner's yesterday for dinner. The entire restaurant was decorated really beautifully and they gave flowers to every lady in the house, so I was the happy recipient of one stalk too. Hehe

As at 10am yesterday, all seats to Slumdog Millionaire and Benjamin Button were taken. Can you imagine, all FULL? 10am?? Had I woke up any later, we probably have nothing to catch. Hahah

So we had to settle for Doubt, considering Meryl Streep was nominated for Best Actress for this film.

Well, I don't know if many of you will like the movie. I didn't, too boring for me. So not much reviews from me for this. =)

Not to worry though, there's 'He's just not that into you' and 'Marley and me' next week and 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' soon. I caught the trailer.

It totally caught me off guard cos we agreed that in such lean times, we had to scale our gift budget to 50 bucks, and see what he did - to pull a fast one on me.

I was totally shell-shocked when I saw the paper bag, he just kept laughing..

The gift I bought him exceeded the 50 bucks budget of course (difficult to get something less than 50 these days), but not by this much! Haha

Unwrapping the bag, with much anticipation!

Speedy 30!

I look really lame here, but you can tell how much I adore my new bag already!


I need a new rebonding job, like soon! I look like a lioness. Haha

Bliss.

Just to share a quote I saw from Mariner's yesterday, part of their decor was using coloured markers to write Valentine's quotes on their mirrors (very pretty).........................

"Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman, but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man."

How true.

Here's wishing that all of you can find that one person to whom you are the last woman they love.

Loves,
Gina

Midweek Updates

Wednesday, February 11 10:02 PM

Hello.

It's already Wednesday. How about a mid-week update? =)

Monday was the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year. So fast right?!
We had dinner with my folks at Sakura on Sunday and so on Monday, Robin and I went for dinner with his parents. A simple affair but it was so much fun. Hahah.

The very next on Tuesday, we had our CD retreat at SMU. Compared to last year where we spent our retreat outdoors, trekking Bukit Timah hill and battling monkeys, this year's programme and agenda is more toned-down and more classroom-based - as you can already tell from the venue.

Nonetheless, it was fun. I laughed like a mad woman so many occasions, I infected everyone else. Hahah. Eunice was the main cause of that, she's hilarious!

Retreat ended slightly after 6pm, made my way down to Orchard to meet Jennifer. Collected my dresses from Far East Plaza and headed for dinner at Ken's place. Yumm! Jennifer likes it already, after her first visit. It was so packed, but we managed to get the last table before the queue outside formed.

After dinner, we headed down to PS. We walked a lot yesterday - from FEP to Ken's Place (which was at Orchard Plaza) and then down to PS. Hahah, lots of calories burnt.

At PS, we went straight to Daiso. There were so many cute stuff, all at just 2 bucks! I showed Analyn my loot today and we had a good laugh at work. Hahahha. I also received a beautifully wrapped famous amos cookie on a stick in office this morning! =) That cookie became Analyn and my teabreak snack. hehe

Am looking forward to next Sunday for a short holiday! =) And the Friday before that, there is a function at the new Concorde hotel. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, all the retailers are going out in full force to get you to spend. Hahah

On a related note (for once, considering how random this whole entry is), Analyn and I concluded how easy it was to be a guy during Valentine's Day. Good gifts for girls are e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e.
Just pop into Coach, Agnes B, Kate Spade, Thomas Sabo, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Perlini! So many choices!

A tad more difficult for girls if you ask us. Okay, there's Mont Blanc and there's Raoul.. and then?? How many wallets can you buy him? How many polo tees does he really need? Haha. See.?

Dad is also turning a year older this Sunday. We should be heading out to celebrate. Speaking of birthdays, Bernadette turns a year older today too.

Also, I'm starting my 8-week HR certification course in March, can't wait! The 8 weeks will be worth every bit when I receive the certificate and the additional designation behind my name =)

Right now, I just wanna get a hot bath and some rest. Make that a meal.

Oh, and upsize the sleep please.

Refresh F9!

Sunday, February 8 11:12 PM

The past weekend (which is ending in an hour's time) seemed long, unlike the past weeks. Maybe because I spent 2 whole nights mahjong-ing at Dear's place? It was FUN! Although I'm no expert at it yet.

Went over on Friday night, stayed over till Saturday morning. Came home and slept (like a log) until 4pm? Met him again, this time we drove to Great World to catch The Reader. Nice! It's R21 though, so please don't expect some sing-along a la High School Musical.

Stayed over again on Saturday night and came back this afternoon after brunch. Super shiok. It somehow already felt like Monday today. Hahaha. Thankfully, it isn't. =)

Paid back my sleep debt from 1 - 5pm, woke up to get ready for dinner with my folks and boyfriend. Dear drove down to send us. Dinner was at Downtown East Sakura Buffet.

Ate and ate and ate. This is in place of the dinner typically held on the last day of CNY- which is actually supposed to be tomorrow but since Jacq is returning to hall tonight, and that today is a weekend, we decided to feast today instead.

The dinner was okay but my contact lens was stinging my left eye the whole time. I was like the green-eyed monster (literally) except that it was red. Yuck, I had more than one impulse to pull the lens out altogether but that would just render me blind.

Figured that being one eye red is better.

After dinner, we drove Jacq back to her hostel which was an extremely long journey from White Sands if you understand but thank goodness for the Latio, cos I can't imagine her going through the same distance at that time - it was late. Plus, she isn't exactly feeling well.

The reason why I'm blogging at this hour when I'm usually asleep is because I slept the bulk of this afternoon plus the heavy buffet dinner, so I'm slightly energetic now. Still, I am sure all this will pass at the end of this entry and I'll probably lumber to my bed to snooze.

Anyway, week ahead looks good. There is a CD retreat on Tuesday which will be held at SMU. Am also meeting cousin on the same day to collect some of my altered dresses from Far East Plaza.

Coming Saturday's Valentine's Day! Dear's already booked our dinner for the evening! It's our 3rd V-day and nothing's changed. He still makes me feel extremely loved each and everyday. =)

And come the following Sunday, I will be on a plane to Bangkok! It's a little late but it's like a post V-day trip for us!

More shopping then! I know it's the recession and all of a sudden, the word 'shopping' becomes vulgar, but this is EXACTLY why you should shop in the Land of Smiles. Because everything is in BAHT.

Alrighty, getting sleepy now (What did I tell you?). I'll be back as soon as something exciting happens in my life and I have exactly my standards for that. Haha

Ta guys! Miss ya all!

Bride Wars

Sunday, February 1 12:41 PM

Omg, Bride Wars is AMAZING!

I have no idea how 8days only gave it 1.5 stars. If you ask me, it deserves at least 4 stars!

It is so girly, so funny and so bitchy! Hahaha, I think every girl should watch it.

It just makes you wanna have a June wedding at The Plaza too. Of course with your best friend as your maid of honour. =)

SPOILERS ahead!

Just exit if you have not watched and is planning to!

If you haven't already realised, the movie is not about marriage. (Okay, maybe a very small part). The main idea of this movie is friendship.

Cheers to that.

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