Carollers on the white Christmas tree with the multi-storey escalators in the Centre Court.
My Mom and I at the steps opposite the Christmas tree, enjoying the carolling session...
Sunday, 23 December 2007
Christmas in Pavillion, KL
My Mom and I went jalan-jalan in the newly opened Pavillion today ;) Seems like most new shopping complexes (i.e. The Gardens and Sunway Pyramid 2) have influx of Singaporean brands. Anyways, better take a look yourselves and gauge :)
Carollers on the white Christmas tree with the multi-storey escalators in the Centre Court.
My Mom and I at the steps opposite the Christmas tree, enjoying the carolling session...
Carollers on the white Christmas tree with the multi-storey escalators in the Centre Court.
My Mom and I at the steps opposite the Christmas tree, enjoying the carolling session...
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Nice glass...crappy cuppa tea
Had lunch with 2 colleagues, Wei Hong and Allen....check out the shoe glass!
The tea's crappy tho, tasteless and milky
Monday, 19 November 2007
Office renovation...cramp-ier workstation
Hi friends
Due to the rising rental all over Singapore, my colleagues and I were informed that renovation to reduce our office space by 2,000 square feet shall take place from 17Nov-20Nov 2007. We were informed that our office in SGX Centre 1 used to cost S$7/sq ft and the new rate's almost double!
I managed to pack my stuff into a 2-drawer side cabinet, however my dustbin could not fit in :( So I requested for a box to put in 5 dustbins (including 4 of my colleagues', of course! ;P) and 3 files, belonging to another colleague. It's goodbye for good to my spacious workstation, that I've been at probably 8 days in total for the past 2.5 months...not much to reminisce it's only a short in the quiet cosy corner which also near everything (such as the back entrance, water dispenser, toilet, photocopier, printer, etc.) with the bosses far away ;)
Hope that my new workstation's going to be as conveniently located as before....yeah, wishful thinking....
Due to the rising rental all over Singapore, my colleagues and I were informed that renovation to reduce our office space by 2,000 square feet shall take place from 17Nov-20Nov 2007. We were informed that our office in SGX Centre 1 used to cost S$7/sq ft and the new rate's almost double!
I managed to pack my stuff into a 2-drawer side cabinet, however my dustbin could not fit in :( So I requested for a box to put in 5 dustbins (including 4 of my colleagues', of course! ;P) and 3 files, belonging to another colleague. It's goodbye for good to my spacious workstation, that I've been at probably 8 days in total for the past 2.5 months...not much to reminisce it's only a short in the quiet cosy corner which also near everything (such as the back entrance, water dispenser, toilet, photocopier, printer, etc.) with the bosses far away ;)
Hope that my new workstation's going to be as conveniently located as before....yeah, wishful thinking....
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Visiting friend's Mom @ Econ Medicare, CCK Rd
An ex-colleague (Michelle Choo) I know from my early days in HLB informed that she ran out of options to care for her mother (Aunty Phang) in KL and had to arrange to place her in nursing home in Singapore. FYI, a few years earlier, Aunty Phang suffered a stroke which slurred her speech and slowed her mobility (e.g. walking around and general strength).
Michelle informed that it was financially draining for her as her brother hardly chipped in for their mother's care when Aunty Phang had bone replacement surgery (left thigh) last year after a fall. Michelle placed her Mom in a Cheras nursing home for 2-3months as she was unable to care for her after surgery.
And somehow due to her immobility, her right foot had sores which were not healing as she also suffers from diabetes. The foot sores gradually worsen and doctors advised Michelle to allow her Mom's foot to be amputated below the knee. However Michelle wanted to try to save it from being amputated by opting for the alternative, expensive hyperbaric chamber treatment. After 10 treatments, her foot still did not start healing. Thus Michelle and her Mom made the difficult decision to have Aunty Phang right leg to be amputated.
Note: Hyperbaric Chamber is a steel vessel in which atmospheric pressure can be raised or lowered by air compressors, used to provide high-oxygen environments for certain medical treatments and operations, etc.
Then in mid-2007 Michelle and her Aunt Anna managed to get her brother (a SG-an) admit AuntyPhang to Econ Medicare (an SG nursing home). Sice then, Michelle had been shuttling back and forth, visiting her Mom on monthly basis and calling up on alternate days to speak to and motivate her Mom. While her Aunt Anna tries to visit on weekly basis.
However for Oct'07-Nov'07 due to work commitments Michelle is unable to make trips down to SG and her Aunt Anna had to attend to her son, who recently had knee surgery (football injury). Michelle asked me to drop in to visit her Mom when possible to keep her spirits up. I managed to visit once on 9Oct after work.
It was my 1st time to a nursing home in SG and the condition was good as compared to MY. I managed to arrive @ Econ (along CCK Rd) about 8pm from Toa Payoh HDB Hub, with Kiwi fruits and 'char siew pau' in my backpack ;) Gosh, it was an hour's bus ride and I changed buses near Raffles Town Club bus stop.
It was a long time (about 3-4 years) since I've met Aunty Phang and I hoped that she could recognise me!
When I approached Aunty Phang's bed, she was resting facing away from my direction but when she felt my presence next to her bed, she turned and her face lit up :)
As her speech was a bit difficult for me to understand, she signalled that she wanted to sit in her wheelchair. It was a new experience for me to fix up the wheelchair and moving/carrying a person from bed to wheelchair. Thank goodness there were other visitors around to help smoothen the process of moving Aunty Phang.
Then I de-skinned and cut the Kiwi and also gave her half a 'char siew pau'-on Michelle's instructions. I stayed for a short chat and made a short call to Michelle. I think Aunty Phang felt my vibes that I wanted to leave (approx. 8:35pm), she graciously said that she wanted to sleep. I asked the night nurse for help to move Aunty Phang back to her bed and left.
Hope that I can visit Aunty Phang sometime soon...
Michelle informed that it was financially draining for her as her brother hardly chipped in for their mother's care when Aunty Phang had bone replacement surgery (left thigh) last year after a fall. Michelle placed her Mom in a Cheras nursing home for 2-3months as she was unable to care for her after surgery.
And somehow due to her immobility, her right foot had sores which were not healing as she also suffers from diabetes. The foot sores gradually worsen and doctors advised Michelle to allow her Mom's foot to be amputated below the knee. However Michelle wanted to try to save it from being amputated by opting for the alternative, expensive hyperbaric chamber treatment. After 10 treatments, her foot still did not start healing. Thus Michelle and her Mom made the difficult decision to have Aunty Phang right leg to be amputated.
Note: Hyperbaric Chamber is a steel vessel in which atmospheric pressure can be raised or lowered by air compressors, used to provide high-oxygen environments for certain medical treatments and operations, etc.
Then in mid-2007 Michelle and her Aunt Anna managed to get her brother (a SG-an) admit AuntyPhang to Econ Medicare (an SG nursing home). Sice then, Michelle had been shuttling back and forth, visiting her Mom on monthly basis and calling up on alternate days to speak to and motivate her Mom. While her Aunt Anna tries to visit on weekly basis.
However for Oct'07-Nov'07 due to work commitments Michelle is unable to make trips down to SG and her Aunt Anna had to attend to her son, who recently had knee surgery (football injury). Michelle asked me to drop in to visit her Mom when possible to keep her spirits up. I managed to visit once on 9Oct after work.
It was my 1st time to a nursing home in SG and the condition was good as compared to MY. I managed to arrive @ Econ (along CCK Rd) about 8pm from Toa Payoh HDB Hub, with Kiwi fruits and 'char siew pau' in my backpack ;) Gosh, it was an hour's bus ride and I changed buses near Raffles Town Club bus stop.
It was a long time (about 3-4 years) since I've met Aunty Phang and I hoped that she could recognise me!
When I approached Aunty Phang's bed, she was resting facing away from my direction but when she felt my presence next to her bed, she turned and her face lit up :)
As her speech was a bit difficult for me to understand, she signalled that she wanted to sit in her wheelchair. It was a new experience for me to fix up the wheelchair and moving/carrying a person from bed to wheelchair. Thank goodness there were other visitors around to help smoothen the process of moving Aunty Phang.
Then I de-skinned and cut the Kiwi and also gave her half a 'char siew pau'-on Michelle's instructions. I stayed for a short chat and made a short call to Michelle. I think Aunty Phang felt my vibes that I wanted to leave (approx. 8:35pm), she graciously said that she wanted to sleep. I asked the night nurse for help to move Aunty Phang back to her bed and left.
Hope that I can visit Aunty Phang sometime soon...
Monday, 8 October 2007
20051005 One° 15 Marina Club
Food on company's tab ;)
After my 1st Sector meeting(i.e. divisional meeting) in Capitol Building near Cityhall MRT, we were all treated to a sumptious buffet spread @ the newly opened One° 15 Marina Club @ Sentosa Island. It's an exclusive place whereby members only admission rule applies. Our Sector Head is a member and that was our ticket (i think there was about 65 of us) into the Latitude restaurant which faced anchored yatchs.
Anyways, back to the food...below are the 2 photos that I managed to take before I was 'lost' in Alaskan crab claws and salmon sashimi (others were not worth mentioning). It's a tad pricey (@S$58++) for the spread and the weather was extremely hot and humid.
Left - Mee Siam-SG style (wet!)
Right - Alaskan crab claw, prawns, salmon sashimi, scallops
Left - View from dining area
Right - View from lobby area
After my 1st Sector meeting(i.e. divisional meeting) in Capitol Building near Cityhall MRT, we were all treated to a sumptious buffet spread @ the newly opened One° 15 Marina Club @ Sentosa Island. It's an exclusive place whereby members only admission rule applies. Our Sector Head is a member and that was our ticket (i think there was about 65 of us) into the Latitude restaurant which faced anchored yatchs.
Anyways, back to the food...below are the 2 photos that I managed to take before I was 'lost' in Alaskan crab claws and salmon sashimi (others were not worth mentioning). It's a tad pricey (@S$58++) for the spread and the weather was extremely hot and humid.
Left - Mee Siam-SG style (wet!)
Right - Alaskan crab claw, prawns, salmon sashimi, scallops
Left - View from dining area
Right - View from lobby area
Sunday, 30 September 2007
My brother's getting married!
Good news...my Mom informed me through email that my elder brother proposed to his girlfriend, Frances on 24/09/2007 and she's accepted.
Coincidently, it was Frances's birthday too :D
Welcome to the family, ' Tua Soh' (Hokkien)/ 'Tai Sou' (Cantonese)...eldest sis-in-law.
A suitable wedding date has been set on 17/05/2008 and they are doing the necessary arrangement for hotel, etc. Meanwhile, my parents are busy arranging for a simple makeover for my brother's room, i.e. giving new coat of paint to the walls, installing additional air-conditioner, giving the parquet a new coat of lacquer, etc. The common/shared toilet was installed with water heater too. The facade of our home's also getting a new coat of paint, don't know whether there are other things that's planned...
Hmmm....I do wonder whether they have time to come over and help my younger brother and I move to our new place later next month.
Coincidently, it was Frances's birthday too :D
Welcome to the family, ' Tua Soh' (Hokkien)/ 'Tai Sou' (Cantonese)...eldest sis-in-law.
A suitable wedding date has been set on 17/05/2008 and they are doing the necessary arrangement for hotel, etc. Meanwhile, my parents are busy arranging for a simple makeover for my brother's room, i.e. giving new coat of paint to the walls, installing additional air-conditioner, giving the parquet a new coat of lacquer, etc. The common/shared toilet was installed with water heater too. The facade of our home's also getting a new coat of paint, don't know whether there are other things that's planned...
Hmmm....I do wonder whether they have time to come over and help my younger brother and I move to our new place later next month.
Monday, 24 September 2007
Found IT!!
Hi friends
After viewing units over the weekends and certain weekdays, my brother and I were getting frustrated with agents and units available. Thank goodness the worst is over as we've finally managed to see a place that both my brother and I like in Tampines on 20/09/07 and within our rental budget @ $1.2K/month.
It's a 2-bedroom unit with a tiny store room, comes with fridge, washing machine and stove. Also 2 water heaters...location-wise, it's not facing main road nor MRT, so we have some peace and quiet. Located on 3rd floor and newly upgraded thus it has lift service :) The only catch is that we can only move in earliest by mid Oct'07. The current tenants are students from China, studying in secondary school, I think.
Shall try to take photo of the place after I collect keys ok? Remind me in Nov if u still don't see it by then.
At the moment, I'm waiting for Hari Raya to come as LiLi and HanSan'll be visiting!!!
After viewing units over the weekends and certain weekdays, my brother and I were getting frustrated with agents and units available. Thank goodness the worst is over as we've finally managed to see a place that both my brother and I like in Tampines on 20/09/07 and within our rental budget @ $1.2K/month.
It's a 2-bedroom unit with a tiny store room, comes with fridge, washing machine and stove. Also 2 water heaters...location-wise, it's not facing main road nor MRT, so we have some peace and quiet. Located on 3rd floor and newly upgraded thus it has lift service :) The only catch is that we can only move in earliest by mid Oct'07. The current tenants are students from China, studying in secondary school, I think.
Shall try to take photo of the place after I collect keys ok? Remind me in Nov if u still don't see it by then.
At the moment, I'm waiting for Hari Raya to come as LiLi and HanSan'll be visiting!!!
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Walking...
Since coming over on 31August, I've been doing a lot of walking. It's walking, walking and more walking all over Singapore as I'm unwilling to pay for taxi. It'll takes a lot of getting used to.
Apart from that,searching for suitable HDB flat within my budget's been a tiring experience. Most housing agents here are not willing to listen, only state whatever unit's they have in hand only. Even JTC units have not been forthcoming....haih...i do wonder when my bro and I can find our own place.
Good news was that last night received LiLi email indicating that she's planning to visit during the Raya break;) Hope Jodie has replied on her off-day.
hope to see u soon, dear friend. For the rest of u, hope u have a good rest during the festivities. And for those who are celebrating after a month's fasting, Selamat Hari Raya Puasa.
-Jo: Over and out-for now-
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Dinner@Hideki; Dessert@Bakerzin
My last farewell dinner (I hope-20070829)....Thanks to Jeisry for organising but was unable to attend due to medical reasons :( The FFK Queen, Ms Jasmine Leong yet again, did not manage to grace the event due to heavy workload.
Those present @ Hideki were Jennifer, Han Nee, Gaik Leng and Sharon Soo (somehow didn't manage to take a photo of Sharon...sorry)...
Left Pic: Jenn the poser...pretty/ cute?
Right pic: GL and I (long, long time ago, we used to share a 368-PC in HLB-IAD)
After we finished main course in Hideki, Arlene called to inform that she's just leaving her office in Bkt Jalil. Since the 5 of us had finished dinner, we decided to adjourn to Delicious @ Bangsar Village instead. There was a queue so we moved up to Bakerzin:-
Left pic: Arlene, Daffy, Jo & GL
Right pic: Han Nee, Jennifer and all our dessert @ Bakerzin! yummy...drool
Those present @ Hideki were Jennifer, Han Nee, Gaik Leng and Sharon Soo (somehow didn't manage to take a photo of Sharon...sorry)...
Left Pic: Jenn the poser...pretty/ cute?
Right pic: GL and I (long, long time ago, we used to share a 368-PC in HLB-IAD)
After we finished main course in Hideki, Arlene called to inform that she's just leaving her office in Bkt Jalil. Since the 5 of us had finished dinner, we decided to adjourn to Delicious @ Bangsar Village instead. There was a queue so we moved up to Bakerzin:-
Left pic: Arlene, Daffy, Jo & GL
Right pic: Han Nee, Jennifer and all our dessert @ Bakerzin! yummy...drool
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
New hair style
Hi there :)
I decided to get a new 'look' and went hunting for a hair salon with Anna around Bandar Puteri Puchong. Shockingly, we could not see many hair salon's in the area...We walked into Summer Hair & Beauty Salon (located behind Restoran Seri Melur, same row as Easypha-max office) as it was one of the better looking ones. I had a wash & cut for RM35 while Anna had a wash & blow for RM16.
To me, i think it was reasonably priced. Below's how I look like now:-
However, Fanny (the hair stylist-cum-owner) suggested that I straighten/rebond my hair as it'll be easier to handle and require less time to get it into shape. Since it's almost fuss-free, I told her I'll be back after lunch as I had appointment (that cancelled last minute) in KL.
After lunch I dutifuly returned and sat there for a 3 hours sitting (from 2:10pm to 5:10pm) to straighten and a treatment session for my new hairstyle.
Cool ear covers (for safety purposes, in case it get caught by scissors or any other devices):-
Wanna know what I look like after? Wait for my next blog entry :)
I decided to get a new 'look' and went hunting for a hair salon with Anna around Bandar Puteri Puchong. Shockingly, we could not see many hair salon's in the area...We walked into Summer Hair & Beauty Salon (located behind Restoran Seri Melur, same row as Easypha-max office) as it was one of the better looking ones. I had a wash & cut for RM35 while Anna had a wash & blow for RM16.
To me, i think it was reasonably priced. Below's how I look like now:-
However, Fanny (the hair stylist-cum-owner) suggested that I straighten/rebond my hair as it'll be easier to handle and require less time to get it into shape. Since it's almost fuss-free, I told her I'll be back after lunch as I had appointment (that cancelled last minute) in KL.
After lunch I dutifuly returned and sat there for a 3 hours sitting (from 2:10pm to 5:10pm) to straighten and a treatment session for my new hairstyle.
Cool ear covers (for safety purposes, in case it get caught by scissors or any other devices):-
Wanna know what I look like after? Wait for my next blog entry :)
Friday, 24 August 2007
Jodie and Johnny - My 'saviour'
I took the 12:30am Nice++ bus to Singapore on 22Aug and arrived at Copthorne Orchid Hotel (COH), along Dunearn Road about 5:30am. Mind you, better bring along a thick sweater as the air-conditioning in the bus was extremely cold! Probably 20 degrees and there were only 8 passengers, 1 driver and 1 steward.
Anyways, although had bleary-eyes and sleep-deprived body, somehow I managed to clear both Malaysian and Singaporean Immigration and Customs (carrying my luggages!). After a short wait for a taxi at COH, off I went to seek shelter at Jodie (my high school friend) and her hubby's home in Choa Chu Kang (CCK) Crescent. If I remember correct the taxi fare was S$17.60 due to the additional midnight surcharge rate of 50%.
I deeply appreciate Jodie and Johnny's goodwill in offering me a room in her home until I manage to find a place, with my brother. Hope JTC'll release some units in the East side which are near public transportation.
It was just my luck that I blew out the stand fan's motor in my room (in Jodie's home). Gosh, I was only there for less than an hour!! The power tripped and Jodie had to rush out from taking her morning shower (as she was on 8am-5:30pm shift). She showed me where the circuit board was and I turned the power back on. I felt so embarrassed!!!
After we were done freshening up, we went for breakfast at food court near the Yew Tee MRT station (took about 15 minutes walk). Jodie had to leave by 7:15am to catch the MRT to Jurong East (where her office is) while I finish my breakfast and headed towards Raffles Place MRT. The weather was dreary as it was raining/drizzling.
After a 40-minute MRT ride, I was armed with my foldable brolly and I marched off to my new workplace in SGX Centre 1. It took me approximately 15minutes to trudge my way there (coz it was raining when I was at ground level and I was wearing my boots - wrong choice of footwear). So a rough estimate is that I'd need about an hour from YewTee MRT to office.
By then the time was only 8:15am. I headed back to UOB Plaza 1 to collect documents for me to apply for Employment Pass (EP) from Ministry of Manpower (MOM @ 18 Havelock Rd). Took about half hour to submit application but when I went back in the afternoon to pay and collect, it took about 1hr15min. Although a little long, it was bearable as I had my mobile phone games and newspaper to keep me occupied ;)
Dear friends,
I shall be moving to Singapore either on 30/31Aug as I'll be reporting for duty on 03Sep. Remember to keep in touch through emails, etc. ok?
Anyways, although had bleary-eyes and sleep-deprived body, somehow I managed to clear both Malaysian and Singaporean Immigration and Customs (carrying my luggages!). After a short wait for a taxi at COH, off I went to seek shelter at Jodie (my high school friend) and her hubby's home in Choa Chu Kang (CCK) Crescent. If I remember correct the taxi fare was S$17.60 due to the additional midnight surcharge rate of 50%.
I deeply appreciate Jodie and Johnny's goodwill in offering me a room in her home until I manage to find a place, with my brother. Hope JTC'll release some units in the East side which are near public transportation.
It was just my luck that I blew out the stand fan's motor in my room (in Jodie's home). Gosh, I was only there for less than an hour!! The power tripped and Jodie had to rush out from taking her morning shower (as she was on 8am-5:30pm shift). She showed me where the circuit board was and I turned the power back on. I felt so embarrassed!!!
After we were done freshening up, we went for breakfast at food court near the Yew Tee MRT station (took about 15 minutes walk). Jodie had to leave by 7:15am to catch the MRT to Jurong East (where her office is) while I finish my breakfast and headed towards Raffles Place MRT. The weather was dreary as it was raining/drizzling.
After a 40-minute MRT ride, I was armed with my foldable brolly and I marched off to my new workplace in SGX Centre 1. It took me approximately 15minutes to trudge my way there (coz it was raining when I was at ground level and I was wearing my boots - wrong choice of footwear). So a rough estimate is that I'd need about an hour from YewTee MRT to office.
By then the time was only 8:15am. I headed back to UOB Plaza 1 to collect documents for me to apply for Employment Pass (EP) from Ministry of Manpower (MOM @ 18 Havelock Rd). Took about half hour to submit application but when I went back in the afternoon to pay and collect, it took about 1hr15min. Although a little long, it was bearable as I had my mobile phone games and newspaper to keep me occupied ;)
Dear friends,
I shall be moving to Singapore either on 30/31Aug as I'll be reporting for duty on 03Sep. Remember to keep in touch through emails, etc. ok?
Sunday, 19 August 2007
Hi there
If you are one of my ardent fans like my dear friend, Shew who has been keeping up on what's going on with me through my blog... Please bear with the delay as I've been busy. I've yet to complete my Hanoi trip which was in Jul'07. Arrgh!!!
What have I been up to, you may ask? ;)
Well, trying to make as much time as possible for yum cha, lunch and dinner with family and friends as I'll be relocating to Singapore soon. Another dear friend, Jodie has graciously offered for me to stay with her and her hubby in Yew Tee (checked that it'll be about 14 stops away from Raffles Place MRT). Might just take up on her offer since I'll probably be able to get an unfurnished unit since I qualify under SHiFT from JTC Corporation (http://www.jtc.gov.sg/products/readybuilt/housing/apt/pages/apartforrent.aspx) in Oct'07.
FYI, my last working day in HLB-IAD shall be on 21 August 2007 (i tendered on 30Jul and after deducted 6 days' of annual leave). I've been back 1year, 2months & 15days (i joined HLB on 14Jul2006). My life history with HLB dates back to after graduation in 2000, it's my 1st and 3rd working experience :D
Anyways, being a returnee (ala the 4400) has taught me not to broadcast that I'm leaving yet again. Therefore only the few that I've been in touch with has been notified and hopefully keep in touch. My thought of leaving home is "OMG, how am I supposed clear, pack, throw, etc. all my stuff!"
I'll leave you to think about that...heehee...gonna start clearing things bit by bit (FYI, I've been procrastinating thus far! yup, naughty me...haih...)
If you are one of my ardent fans like my dear friend, Shew who has been keeping up on what's going on with me through my blog... Please bear with the delay as I've been busy. I've yet to complete my Hanoi trip which was in Jul'07. Arrgh!!!
What have I been up to, you may ask? ;)
Well, trying to make as much time as possible for yum cha, lunch and dinner with family and friends as I'll be relocating to Singapore soon. Another dear friend, Jodie has graciously offered for me to stay with her and her hubby in Yew Tee (checked that it'll be about 14 stops away from Raffles Place MRT). Might just take up on her offer since I'll probably be able to get an unfurnished unit since I qualify under SHiFT from JTC Corporation (http://www.jtc.gov.sg/products/readybuilt/housing/apt/pages/apartforrent.aspx) in Oct'07.
FYI, my last working day in HLB-IAD shall be on 21 August 2007 (i tendered on 30Jul and after deducted 6 days' of annual leave). I've been back 1year, 2months & 15days (i joined HLB on 14Jul2006). My life history with HLB dates back to after graduation in 2000, it's my 1st and 3rd working experience :D
Anyways, being a returnee (ala the 4400) has taught me not to broadcast that I'm leaving yet again. Therefore only the few that I've been in touch with has been notified and hopefully keep in touch. My thought of leaving home is "OMG, how am I supposed clear, pack, throw, etc. all my stuff!"
I'll leave you to think about that...heehee...gonna start clearing things bit by bit (FYI, I've been procrastinating thus far! yup, naughty me...haih...)
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
20070718 Dinner @ Restaurant Bobby Chinn + Pho24
It's dinnertime... Pixie and I decided to treat Trixy to a sumptious dinner @ Restaurant Bobby Chinn (http://www.bobbychinn.com/). Located just below the Hanoi Tourism Office along Ba Trieu Street, facing Hoan Kiem Lake...the ambience was pretty intimate.
However the 5 of us was commenting that it was too dark to see our food!!!
To do me justice, check out (http://www.bobbychinn.com/en/ambience.htm) and that's the kind of lighting that we had. I guess that we'd have appreciated it more if it was a meal with that special someone.
Below are the photos taken at RBC:-
Cheeky menus...
Left: LiLi and Trixy Right: Jo and Pixie
Our mouth watering appetisers (photos above) and respective main courses, the following 4 photos (LiLi and Trix ordered the same thing - all appetisers in 1 main meal):-
HanSan was craving for Pho, so Trixy suggested Pho24 (a chain of Pho restaurant all over Vietnam, with branches overseas too). Please check out http://www.pho24.com.vn/
However the 5 of us was commenting that it was too dark to see our food!!!
To do me justice, check out (http://www.bobbychinn.com/en/ambience.htm) and that's the kind of lighting that we had. I guess that we'd have appreciated it more if it was a meal with that special someone.
Below are the photos taken at RBC:-
Cheeky menus...
Left: LiLi and Trixy Right: Jo and Pixie
HanSan, sorry...I think we've neglected to take a photo of you in RBC
Trixy and all the drinks (sexy, orgasmic, etc.) :P
Trixy and all the drinks (sexy, orgasmic, etc.) :P
Our mouth watering appetisers (photos above) and respective main courses, the following 4 photos (LiLi and Trix ordered the same thing - all appetisers in 1 main meal):-
We thought dessert in RBC would be an experience to remember but it was pretty sad. Of the 4 that we ordered, only 2 were worth mentioning...
Middle pic - Chocolate Pot de Creme
Right pic - Lemon Scented Creme Brulee
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Left pic - Chocolate Pudding (not as wonderful as in AlFresco) and Coconut Rice Pudding (it's just nicely decorated nasi pulut)
HanSan was craving for Pho, so Trixy suggested Pho24 (a chain of Pho restaurant all over Vietnam, with branches overseas too). Please check out http://www.pho24.com.vn/
Although we were kind of full to the brim, we also ordered a glass of Avocado Milk Shake :)
Tomorrow's our final day/night in Hanoi. Hope we can last the pace of traipsing around the sighseeing sites in the city...to be continued...
Beautiful morning on the bay
The 7 photos below were taken early in the morning, about 5:30am. I managed to crawl (seriously!) out of my bed and out the window (coz Pixie was holding on to my room key). Any one of the below qualify for a National Geographic-typed photos? Pray, do tell :)
The room HanSan and I shared.
There's an air-cond unit in the room BUT we could not turn it on (probably the boat operator did not turn the main switch on)....haih...well, at least we had our individual fans located over the bed's headboard to keep cool. Just beware of the creepy crawlies, as in cockroaches all over. I'm personally afraid of the flying ones.
Sweaty me, even after a cold shower. All of us opted for kayaking, thus the boat stopped at a kayak operator's floating home. Sorry no pics there as I was afraid of getting my camera wet. The sweaty me pic was taken after receiving call from HR personnel of my new employer. Took a while before the news sank in! Then I called home to my Mom (told her to inform my Dad & older brother) and younger brother in Singapore to break the good news ;)
The room HanSan and I shared.
There's an air-cond unit in the room BUT we could not turn it on (probably the boat operator did not turn the main switch on)....haih...well, at least we had our individual fans located over the bed's headboard to keep cool. Just beware of the creepy crawlies, as in cockroaches all over. I'm personally afraid of the flying ones.
Sweaty me, even after a cold shower. All of us opted for kayaking, thus the boat stopped at a kayak operator's floating home. Sorry no pics there as I was afraid of getting my camera wet. The sweaty me pic was taken after receiving call from HR personnel of my new employer. Took a while before the news sank in! Then I called home to my Mom (told her to inform my Dad & older brother) and younger brother in Singapore to break the good news ;)
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