Ushering in the Year of Dragon!
22 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Food, Friendship, Love/Relationships, Memories, Photography, Reflections, Writing Tags: 2012, Chinatown, chinese new year, dumbo, family, Food Photography, Happiness, happyness, love, Lunar New Year, Nightlife, photo log, Photography, singapore, Singapore Chinatown, Street Food, Street photography, Year 2012, Year of Dragon
I had good break from work at USS and Amara (those to be updated!), and in a blinking of the eye… it’s the eve of Chinese New Year! Any excited souls here? 
As always, mommy suggested that we drop by Chinatown (one to two weeks before CNY) to immerse ourselves in the crowd. So, off we went on one weeknight and we were definitely blown away by the crowd. Big bummer! To add on, the decoration wasn’t really up to my mom’s expectation as well. To cut a long story short, I do like the dragon’s structure but the others were really bare. Mommy just suggested to Daddy that we should do our countdown at Chinatown later on (as I am typing this), yay! Hope the crowd could boost the atmosphere! ;D
Here are some visuals, before I zoom off to prepare! ;D
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Signing off,
Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and a prosperous Year of Dragon! It’s our year dear pals, whee! Cheers to great health, wealth, success in work and studies, happiness, and blossomed love life!! 
xoxo, Noi.
Sweet things in life;
11 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Food, Friendship, Healthy Lifestyle, Love/Relationships, Photography, Randoms, Reflections, Work, Writing Tags: Bakery, Baking, chinese new year, Cookie, Cookie Courier, Fitness, Food Photography, food review, Foodie, Foodporn, Happy New Year 2012, Healthy Living, Lunar New Year, Pastry, photo log, Photography, run, running, Thank you Mommy, Work, Year 2012
Albeit the busy days at work lately, I’m thankful for the sweet things in life that I have received from the people around me! Met up with Shermaine after work last Saturday, and she passed me lots of goodies! Really sweet of her to accommodate to my erratic work schedule – thumbs up! 
The ‘goodie bag’ included a lovely CNY greeting card that contained heartfelt words which I really appreciate, thanks babe. And the edible goodies, Choc Chip Cookie and Honey Coated Corn flakes, are simply delish. Perhaps my family isn’t accustomed to sweet stuff, so the latter was a little too sweet for them but they sang praises for the choc chip cookies! Yay ;D hopefully Shermaine can realise her dream of opening a bakery one day, ‘cos her masterpieces are that awesome. Jiayou babe!
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Mommy has been really patient with me, despite my constant rants as soon as I set foot home, and she even whipped up comfort food for me.. knowing that I can’t really take heaty stuff. XOXO please. Can’t wait for this busy period to be over, so that we can go CNY shopping together. It’s scary to know how time flies at times! Counting down to CNY – less than two more weeks to go.
Having said that, I haven’t run a single bit since the start of this year! Either the weather or lethargic self after work is hindering me from putting on my running gear and heading down for a jog, but I’m glad stay-at-home exercises are helping me in some ways. Feels good to perspire the stress out! No thanks to Stan too, who’s been psycho-ing me to get a treadmill ‘cos he’s lost like 1 to 2kg a week ever since his daily run on his newly acquired (exorbitant price tag) treadmill at home. KNS and guilt-trip max.
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The first fire flare for year 2012;
please grant us the wishes we made in silence.
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xoxo, Noi.
Another year;
09 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Love/Relationships, Photography, Reflections, Tumblr, Work, Writing Tags: 2012, A photo a day, Lost, random, reflections, singapore, thoughts, TOTD, Tumblr, Work, writing, Year 2012
(Credits to staticember.tumblr.com)
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Yet another sleepless night, well almost. Too much thoughts lingering on one’s mind, akin to playing ping pong games. Tired and drained; it’s tough to want so much but yet all you can have is that little. Quoting a line from Edward Cullen in the first instalment of Twilight (yes I know, of all movies right?)…
“You’re everything that I want, and everything that I can’t have…”
Sometimes, all the dreams that I want to make plans for, they all seemed too faraway. Out of sight, yet still in the mind. Very lost…
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Get my priorities right (to remind self over and over again ‘cos I realised it helps)
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Do not let ____ affect my emotions
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Live life and laugh
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Don’t stop having dreams, and start making plans
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Setting aside time for myself and family (guilt trip made around my mind about this, ok make that two guilt trips)
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Cease the negative feelings
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Brush off the depressing vibes readily
Am I feeling better? Not really, but at least the mind’s clearer.
Instagram, foodlogue, and what’s not.
05 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in A photo a day, Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Food, Friendship, Memories, MYntshop's project, Photography, Randoms, Reflections, Work, Writing Tags: 2012, A photo a day, Birthday, Blue Box, Curry, Floral, Food Photography, Foodie, Foodporn, Fruits, Happiness, Happy New Year, happyness, Instagram, McDonald's, photo log, Photography, Prints, singapore, Soup, Tiffany & Co
Happy food, I’m lovin’ it by McDonald’s.
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Beautiful; Happy 2012 by Tiffany & Co.
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Minestrone Soup, MOS Burger.
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Curry Chicken and Veggies, Jurong Point Kopitiam.
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Cherry tomotoes and guavea, fruit palatte by mommykin.
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Happy Twenty-Twelve, daily planner by Nightingale.
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Happy birthday to me, Whatever balloon from the girls.
Thanks sweets
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I miss running, I miss having me-time.
Faith and strength much needed for this week;
xoxo,
Noi
When shades of blues are appreciated; Love Bonito Taia Kate Dress in Cobalt and Amelie-Anne Sienna Jersey Dress in Rich Blue
04 Jan 2012 2 Comments
in Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Fashion/ Style, Friendship, Love/Relationships, Nuts, Online Shopping, OTD, Photography, Randoms, Reflections, Shopping Review, Work, Writing Tags: dumbo, fashion, Friendships, Happiness, Jersey Dress, love, Love Bonito, online shopping, OTD, Outfit of the Day, random, reflections, Review, reviews, shopping, shopping review, Sienna, singapore, Thank you Mommy, Thankful, What I Wore Today, Work
First day back to work for a new year, any thoughts/reflections you may ask? Well, let’s just say it wasn’t a good start but we’re all hoping for a smoother week ahead. Shit happened always, as shared by my colleague, the only issue now is to deal with it.
Dear bestie Gwen dropped me a Whatsapp message to check out my day, and gave me tons of encouraging statements. Since I know I’ll be here for a period of time, I should suck thumb and make the best out of it eh? Rather than wallowing in despair everyday, why not take each obstacle as a stepping stone so that the next journey would be made easier? Having said so much, I think it’s really so much easier said than done T.T
Nonetheless, I’m thankful for the phone calls from mommykins and the messages from Stan, earlier during work today. They pushed me through end of work day, and comforted me a little. Stan’s mom gave us this Indon cake, which I really can’t wait to try it out! =) Thank yousss*
By the way, here’s the link to MYnt’s latest collection – http://mynt-shop.livejournal.com/102295.html! <3
That aside, these are a couple of backdated loots that I had received. Pending reviews of the much-raved Love, Bonito Covet Walsh Top in Black, and others as well. For a head-start, here’s one from Amelie-Anne and Love, Bonito !
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Sienna Jersey Dress in Rich Blue
The Label Love, manufactured by Amelie-Anne
Link – http://amelie-anne.livejournal.com/17207.html#cutid1
A simple-cut dress that could transcend from a day to night outfit, if you would to ask me I paired it up with SMooch Goldie Obi Belt and MYnt-Shop Waterfall Necklace. It comes with a matching sash as well, but I prefer to jazz it up with a contrasting belt! Material wise, it’s really comfortable and it comes with lining as well, a plus point in my opinion. At S$28 shipped, I think it’s so worth it!
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Of course, the highly raved Love, Bonito Taia Kate Dress in Cobalt
I bought it in Size M for this piece, and paired it up with MYnt-Shop Waterfall Necklace for this review. Loving the colour very much and the length is just right, but a pity that it felt kinda snug on my wide (flat) chest, so I let it go. That being said… The material is, as raved by many others, very well-worth the money spent and I think it succeeds many boutique pieces. Now, this piece belongs to a dear owner – Solemate
Ref: UK Big8/Small10, 168cm
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Back to reality and work tomorrow, FIGHTING yo!
Good night – xoxo, Noi.
Happy New Year 2012!
03 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Fashion/ Style, Friendship, MYnt, Nuts, Photography, Randoms Tags: Celebrations, Countdown, Earrings, friends, friendship, Friendships, handmade, handmade trinkets, Happiness, Happy New Year, happyness, jewellery, MYnt, mynt shop, necklace, Nuts, Photography, singapore, Year 2012
There’s a backlog of photos that I really need to update soonest, but due to a packed week ahead, I shall just post the preview for MYnt first A new collection will be launched tonight at 8.30pm. For preview, you can check out the Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/MYntShoppe <3
Here’s the preview banner, and a couple of my personal favourites from this collection! ;D
That aside, I spent my last day of year 2011 counting down to year 2012 with these peeps! We had actually pitched a tent at West Coast Park, and counted down to another great year with the other tent-pitchers. Heh, a whole new experience I must say, though we gave up after the count-down and ran for ‘shelter’ at McDonald’s to seek refuge for the night. Loving them! More photos to be up, I pinkie swear!
Day one of work later for a new year – bless us please.
xoxo, Noi.
Thank you, year 2011!
31 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Buddies, Dumbo, Everyday Life, Family, Friendship, Memories, Nuts, Reflections, Sisters, Writing Tags: 2011, family, Friendships, happyness, love, reflections, Reflections for 2011, school, Work, Year 2011
Year 2011 has been very kind to me, albeit some obstacles did stand in my way. Really thankful for all the opportunities that I have been given, all the friends that I’ve kept to close, and my dearest family who has been generous with all the support that they have provided for me during the past year. Especially in terms of my career, I kinda took a big switch to what I’m doing now; I wouldn’t say that it’s all a bed of roses, but let’s just say that it’s best suitable for my studies now. That being said, I am so happy that I passed all my modules for this semester. Yay!
I’m also really glad that despite the different busy schedules we may have, we still managed to stay in touch via various means (thanks to technology?)! Cheers to friendships and better years ahead!
Also, thanks to dear customers of MYnt =) your tremendous support has been really generous, and I truly appreciate it!
Year 2012 is approaching, and I hope that the year ahead will be a greater one for everyone of you… More visuals will be up on the first day of a new year ;D for now, let’s take a few moments to rejoice on what’s taken place in year 2011, and reflect on the bads to become a better person in year 2012.
Cheerios! Happy New Year 2012!
xoxo, Noi.
We Got Married (WGM) Leeteuk and Kang So Ra
29 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Everyday Life, Fangirl, Friendship, Memories, Photography, Randoms, Reflections, Sisters, Super Junior, Work, Writing Tags: christmas, Christmas 2011, Dimple Couple, Happiness, happyness, Kang So Ra, Korean, Leeteuk, Photography, singapore, sisters, Super Junior, We Got Married, WGM
Lately, the weekdays went by on a mundane routine basis – waking up at 645am, getting ready for work by 745am, and hoping that #SMRTfail doesn’t literally fail on us. The 30-minute odd journey to work has been made better with the SuJu app playlist, SKIP BEAT drama series, and occasional YouTube-ing on SuJu MVs. Fan-girl much? :$ Heh.
Anyways, I am so hooked onto We Got Married (WGM) Leeteuk and Kang So Ra aka Dimple Couple! This pair is mad cute please ;D finished 10 episodes of the series within three days, and I just can’t wait for the next English subbed one to be out <3 Kimmy and I are like major fans of this series now /fan-girl sisters.
The year is coming to an end in two days’ time, and it’s the moment when we savour the bitterness/sweetness of what’s left of 2011 and hope that 2012 will be a much better one. The start of 2012 will be a hectic one with the various major work events /crossing my fingers. Abrupt ending to this post, here’s a photo entry that I saw from WordPress dashboard – http://klarayoon.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/my-year-in-street-photography/. Simply beautiful, right?
Here’re two photos from my Christmas dinner and Sis Qin’s birthday celebration with the dearest sisters!
Say Hi to Baby Clarisse, the darling of Sis Ting and Desmond! Isn’t she a cutie? /beams/
Thanks to Sis Meh for the polaroids too! <3
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Will blog more about this lovely dinner, after all this hectic mess is over!
Cheers to many great years ahead!
xoxo, Noi.
Girlfriends that stick together through thick and thin;
27 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Everyday Life, Food, Friendship, Memories, Photography, Reflections Tags: Food Photography, food review, Foodie, Foodporn, Girlfriends, happyness, Millenia Walk, Photography, singapore, Singapore Food, Vietnamese Food
You know in life, there’s this cliche phrase that goes – when someone who’s once a stranger, becomes your best friend the next moment. I’m thankful that I had managed to foster great friendships with people whom I’ve met in school, at work, and even through online platforms!
I got to know these two ladies – Charmaine and Stephanie, from my first job. And since then, we hit it off right away and till date =) I’m still counting my blessings for these two girlfriends of mine. We’ve seen each other through the ups and downs, and I am so glad we make time for one another despite being caught up with work and family commitments.
(This is a really backdated post, by the way!) Dinner was at Madam Saigon (Millenia Walk) ‘cos we wanted to meet somewhere centralised, and we were craving for ‘healthy food’. Ordered Chicken Spring Roll to share and Beef Noodles for our mains, and we all agreed that the food was awesome for the prices!
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Resembles our local spring roll, but this one has more vegetables and the skin used to wrap the ingredients is different too!
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Madam Saigon (Millenia Walk)
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-26 Millenia Walk, Singapore
Tel: +65 6338 3831
Opening Hours
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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Looking forward to meeting these ladies, once Charmaine comes back from her US trip! Yayness <3 
xoxo,
Noi
Tumblr-worthy posts for a Monday
19 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Everyday Life, Family, Love/Relationships, Memories, Photography, Randoms, Reflections, Tumblr, Writing Tags: life, love, meaningful quotes, Photography, QOTD, Quote, quotes, random, Random musings, randoms, reflections, Thank you Mommy, Tumblr
All posts credit to Google Images and the respective owners.
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xoxo, Noi.
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