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Mum or me?

He: If my mum and you fall into the water at the same time, I will save my mum first. Because after saving her, I would jump back into the water and die with you. (Like I'd buy that.) Me: No, your mum is still more important than me then because why would you let me die in the first place?

Friends

I used to call everyone I know, in one way or another, a friend. Until someone pointed out the difference between a school mate and friend, an acquaintance and friend. I didn't think it was necessary to draw a line that clear and also, it's too much of a hassle to explain who, where and how you met this person at times. But over the years, I've came to realise the need to do so - to give justice to a real friend, to not loosely define someone as friend. Like "we are still friends" after a breakup. Yes, we may not turn bitter and resort to killing each other but to remain as friends?  The let's meet up for coffee, movies and whatnot kind of friendship? Not impossible but difficult. Which is why some best friends think twice before falling in love. And because a breakup may means not caring enough, the friendship probably doesn't mean much either. It's just a typical PRish statement that most people use. The other day, a secondary school classmate (I a...

Love Stories

I'm sure everyone has heard many. There are the really sweet ones, the romantic ones, the first-whom-last-till-the-end ones, the not so blissful ones... Just by looking at my family, I can name you, let me see, at least 10 different ones. Cannot start with mine cos use 1 hand to count is more than enough and also not that happening. Cannot be too detailed too cos didn't seek permission so here are some.... 1) their courtship started when one was 11, and the other 15 (I think) and the story continued since then. What were you doing when you are 11? I was a nerdy kid, trying to be a good student, prefect, librarian and science club member. 2) not lacking of suitors, she only had her first serious relationship in her late twenties with the young man who was secretly in love when they were still in school. Who would have thought that getting in touch again years later would turn into a long-distance relationship then marriage? Both are happily residing miles away pursuing their A...

Japan

It was a dramatic one as we seen JAPAN first badly destroyed by mother nature, then threatened by a much serious issue because of what the disaster has caused. Japan, such a developed and technology-savvy country, one which is many's dream holiday destination, is now in such a state. Who would have expected? No one can be spared and isn't it time we do something to protect the Earth? Do people still care as long as they're not affected. Yet.? When can we see the good old Japan? All the best to you...

Yum Seng

Yesterday's wedding dinner reminded me how much I miss mine. Strange, I didn't even do much to make it memorable, ha. You see, I've gotta be the laziest and least busy bride around. And I let the not-so-fantastic moments pass so that the day can be as simple as it can be yet beautiful, at least to the both of us. We've got a gorgeous car thanks to Audi yet the ugliest flowers that do no justice to it. My hand bouquet was not exactly the one I saw from their catalogue. My plan of going down earlier to meet and greet and more importantly take lots of pictures with the guests didn't materialise because the make up artist was late and she strongly believed I didn't have to go down earlier. Who's the bride you may ask. I had a huge pimple near my flat nose which tonnes of make up couldn't cover it. Shit happened to some of my guests literally as the toilets' flushing systems decided to go crazy. We even had a tiff before the dinner. But I let that all pas...

That purple dress

Has been through 3 weddings with me. At less than S$200 after a discount, it's the most expensive dress in my wardrobe. I'm kinda cheap when it comes to clothes although I love buying them. Anyway, it was bought for my dearest cousin's wedding where I was the emcee 3 years ago. It was next worn at the wedding of my good friend of more than 20years (and still counting of course) 2 years ago. It's a little too glamorous to be worn on normal days so to make better use of it, I decided to wear it for my colleague's wedding yesterday. Alas, it slipped right down to my waist after I put it on because the boobies couldn't hold the tube dress. In my defense, the dress was a little loose when I bought it 3 years ago. Just that, over the years, I lost a little more and well, somewhere has shrunk! Had a little panic attack but thanks to my mother in-law's wonderful hands, the dress was revived! Now, I wonder if I'll wear it the fourth time.... That's the thing ...

Hong Kong Revisited

24 - 27 February 2011. The Yaps + The Yeos visited The Ching. 640am Jetstar flight that departed on time had us reached HK at 10ish. Took a while for our respective yellow & grey bag to be out on the belt and by the time we checked in, we were famished. Settled our first meal in HK at a typical cafe. ....... Parted our ways after lunch and first stop for us was toy shop at Wan Chai. I pictured it as a big factory outlet. It's just a shop in a mall and the toy cars weren't very cheap. Left the place empty-handed and with too much time on hand, we went Tsiu Wah at Central for my favourite bun. And left at 3ish for The Peak. Look at the queue. It went a little crazy when we were told to move up and perceived as cutting queue. Two HKgers had a little arguement but everything was fine eventually when one party apologised. We decided to go the touristy way and visited Madame Tussaud's. OMG!!! I would have stopped breathing if it came alive... Once upon a time... Kinda once...