Photography At Its "Best"

Weird shot I think... watched a Taiwanese talk show the other day on how these "blog beauties" took their own pictures for their blogs. They were even providing tips on how to take good "self portraits" and I must say, some photos were not half bad! So, inspired by them, I too decided to take a family portrait this morning at East Coast. Terence wanted to take the picture of Gideon and I but I promptly said "No", much to his amusement...

My Candy Machine

Aha! I finally found it at Marina Square on Sunday - the really cute candy machine I saw on Ashley's desk before. Gideon insists it's for him and I had to yank it back from him, literally. I DID let him take a picture with it... :-)

My "Surprise" Birthday Celebration

This is my second attempt including this post - there seems to be some Blogger problems but anyhow, hope this works this time! :-(

Well, so much for initiative as I tried to plan my own birthday dinner. I should have had more faith in Rena doing the planning (she did plan even her own birthday celebration!). It began when Rena introduced this nice restaurant at East Coast Park, recommended by Xue Ping. She mentioned one day that we should go there for my birthday. So a week before the actual day, I sent an email out asking who'd be able to make it for dinner. It had to be a week ahead as I was going to Shanghai and not sure when I'd be back. No one, except Elaine replied (she got a scolding for that hee hee) and the funny thing is, Elaine is always the one who hardly replies to emails... Rena had already made arrangements with the Gang and Terence, who was part of the "surprise" of course didn't pull it off as he KNEW I was busy making reservations for dinner yet didn't try to dissuade me from doing so in the first place :-( So of course, Rena and I double-booked at Zen Cafe - Shindo Art.

I had a great time - food was not bad; the company was great. The Cafe was reviewed by Ah Yoke so it couldn't have been anything less than good www.wineanddine.asiaone.com.sg/reviews/restaurants/fusion/20061001_001.html and the price is defenitely reasonable. EVERY item is prepared by the owner-chef Alan Sim. But be sure to make a reservation 'cos the cafe is really tiny.


Thanks guys for the evening! Nevermind the surprise, I had a great time!

Count Your Blessings

Celebrated my birthday with the gang at Zen Cafe Shindo Art at East Coast Parkway this evening. Instead of downloading and sharing the evening's pictures, I decided instead that this was more important : I bumped into Kim, a friend I got to know through Joanne, my classmate from Poly. Kim and I had been in touch due to work but it's been some time since I heard from and about Joanne - until tonight. Jo has nasopharyngeal cancer. I'm not too sure at this point in time exactly how severe but from what Kim tells me, she's definitely fighting the illness and staying positive. Alex, Jo's husband has of course been a great source of support. As I blew the candles on my cake tonight, I count my blessings knowing that I have health. First thing I did when I got home was to get into www.jokwan.blogspot.com to "get back in touch" with Jo. Gideon said to Terence & I this evening as we were driving to East Coast and lamenting about the haze, "I'll ask Jesus to blow the haze away,". I say a prayer for Jo tonight, asking Him to blow her pain away and make her well again. For those who read this, whether or not you know Jo, please say a prayer for her, and remember to count your blessings everyday... For me, I thank God tonight for all that completes me - health, family and friends. Stay strong, Jo!

Fireman Gideon

Just had to post this picture of my little Fireman. Think he looks more like a witch in the strange looking fireman helmet! Hah!

ASPAC S&M Meeting

It was the RED team's 1st ASPAC Regional S&M Meeting. Held from 28 to 29 Sept in Singapore, it was really the opportunity to put the face to the name, after finally meeting colleagues we speak to all the time over the phone or email. The 2 days were rather stress-free with enjoyable dinners and cocktails to look forward to at the end of the day. Can't say the same for the GMs and DOSMs who just concluded their budget reviews, though.

Birthdays...

Birthdays galore in the family from Sept! The kids celebrated their birthdays while the adults can't help but feel "OLD"...