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Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Walking to the library and digital art
In an attempt to start living a healthy lifestyle and to try to minimize the fats multiplying in our body, we decided to be healthy and walk.
So we walked from our place to the library, then to HV (with the aid of bus to 2 bus stops) before our destination, and walking home with significant weight of some groceries.
I'd like to think that some weight have been lost, but that's just wistful thinking on my part. Will try to walk as much as I can, and most importantly be healthy!
Night view
it's quiet and the light breeze caresses.
Trees lines the pavement
shadows cast an art
it's pretty romantic :)
saw some digital art display in the library by Radin Mas Primary school. It's impressive and I'm still processing the fact that Pri school teaches digital art. Wow! I recall art lessons in Pri School to be about using crayons and water colours as a medium. And collages. wow.
Different generation. I'm old.
September 2010- Go green.
Love my area. Love my library.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Makan_10: Focaccia- Roast chicken & Avocado salad
wanted to eat Nandos @ Tanglin Mall yesterday but didn't cos the queue was long cos I dilly dallied and took awhile to leave home...
we opted for healthy instead. had a roast beef sandwich with mutigrain focaccia and avocado salad with carrot and something focaccia. the healthy thirst (Cranberry and Hibicus) drink was refreshing. we took a walk from Tanglin mall to Scotts Isetan then to Taka to Kino where they were having a 20% sale for the National Day weekend. new books smells so good!
all these with caramel coffee jelly frappacino in our hands. :)
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Busy, busy, busy.
This has been a fulfilling week so far.
sat: went to taka and bought a tempur pillow in an attempt to improve my hubby quality of sleep. there's a discount but it's still costly. well, sleep is very important and every minute of good, rested sleep is an extra minute of investment. That applies to me as well, I can't sleep when he's snoring for the cows to return home. haha.
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sun: As the pair of God-parent, (the chinese, old fashioned type) we went to witness Lucius being baptised at Blessed Sacrement Church in the afternoon. Both of us were happily snapping and videotaping away and it was a fulfilled moment.
We had buffet dinner at Holiday Inn Hotel; Melting Pot. The food was ok, variety was quite limited as there were no oysters and sashimi and that is no good. The types of cakes, pasteries and dessert was also limited. But I love the beef, potatoes and lamb. Overall it was ok, just not someplace I would want to spend my money at.
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mon: I went bersek at Popular buying stationaries and assessment books for my niece and nephew in Perth. well, my in-laws are flying off to Perth for their holidays and it was a mad rush getting all their stuffs in order, what needs to declare, stuffs to pack, so on and so forth.
When we got back at night, I need to check that my mum's stufs are in order as she is going to M'sia on Tuesday morning. At around 9, I sent my mum off in a taxi to my aunt's place and pray that she will have a safe trip. ( I was quite worried because of the highway crash in the news recently). She will be back tomorrow night and with lots of M'sia goodlies (Yay!)
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tues: Hubby sent my in-laws to the airport and we drove to Bedok to buy Nonya Ang Ku Kueh and wanted to eat bak chor mee (mince pork noodles). The ang ku kueh was soft, stuffed thickly with green been fillings with a hint of pandan. I like it very much. We didn't get to eat the bak chor mee as the market was already closed. I ate there once and I like how the chilli reminds my of the fish ball noodles in my Primary school. It's like a taste of my childhood and it's a familiar feeling.
later, we had dinner at Botejyu at Liang Court and ate okonomiyaki, pumkin tempura nad fried osyter. (I took pictures but have not uplaoaded them) I was pleasently surprised by the cashier who vounteered that there is a 10% discount for Citibank. Yay! savings!
There were many items not sold from the Hokkaido Fair and many items are now on sale at almost 40% off! I feel so auntie searching for offer items in supermarket hahah. We bought a packet of ramen that was selling at $19.80 (crazy!) during the fair and is now slashed to $5 (almost 70% savings!). can you imagine the cost price of the items? When I saw the lady changing the price of the sign, I grabbed my hubby's arm excitedly! =)
I like to buy items from supermarket, eg cold storage that are close to expiry. That is how I can get to buy expensive, imported items from US, Australia etc at a cheaper price.
2 years ago, after holidaying in Gold Coast, we were hooked on a particular brand of yogurt. It was so thick, so creamy, so rich. We ate this almost everyday in the morning, it cost around $4.50. When we returned home and as usual walking around supermarket, we went to the yogurt section and saw that it cost almost $10 here! Siao ah! That kills our cravings immediately. But the good news is, we managed to get the item at a 50% close to expiry and get to satisfy our cravings.
gosh, I can write so much about food!
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wed: went vivo to return my books at San bookshop to get my money back, shopped at Mango, they are having a 50% sale. I'm surprised the people were actually quite respectful when shopping there. there were no pushing nor shoving though it was packed. I didn't buy anything as the tops that I thought were nice were still too ex after the discount. I met a not so nice lady at Espirt, she irritated me as her mannerisms were quite annoying. She used her hanger to ask me to "siam". sigh, anyway, the top ( it's a brown striped polo tee that looks quite ah peh) that I have been eyeing for 4 mths is now on sale. I still didn't buy it. I also saw a red sports jacket that I like. Still thinking.....Cannot anyhow spend money....
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thurs: which is today. it looks like it going to rain and we haven't decide what we wanted to do yet.
i'm waiting for my char siew wanton mee.
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my hubby is on leave this week and I'm happy to be spending quality time with him. Food wise, I ate Laksa, mutton soup, roti prata and pig organ soup. Let's see what else I crave...
sat: went to taka and bought a tempur pillow in an attempt to improve my hubby quality of sleep. there's a discount but it's still costly. well, sleep is very important and every minute of good, rested sleep is an extra minute of investment. That applies to me as well, I can't sleep when he's snoring for the cows to return home. haha.
++++
sun: As the pair of God-parent, (the chinese, old fashioned type) we went to witness Lucius being baptised at Blessed Sacrement Church in the afternoon. Both of us were happily snapping and videotaping away and it was a fulfilled moment.
We had buffet dinner at Holiday Inn Hotel; Melting Pot. The food was ok, variety was quite limited as there were no oysters and sashimi and that is no good. The types of cakes, pasteries and dessert was also limited. But I love the beef, potatoes and lamb. Overall it was ok, just not someplace I would want to spend my money at.
++++
mon: I went bersek at Popular buying stationaries and assessment books for my niece and nephew in Perth. well, my in-laws are flying off to Perth for their holidays and it was a mad rush getting all their stuffs in order, what needs to declare, stuffs to pack, so on and so forth.
When we got back at night, I need to check that my mum's stufs are in order as she is going to M'sia on Tuesday morning. At around 9, I sent my mum off in a taxi to my aunt's place and pray that she will have a safe trip. ( I was quite worried because of the highway crash in the news recently). She will be back tomorrow night and with lots of M'sia goodlies (Yay!)
++++
tues: Hubby sent my in-laws to the airport and we drove to Bedok to buy Nonya Ang Ku Kueh and wanted to eat bak chor mee (mince pork noodles). The ang ku kueh was soft, stuffed thickly with green been fillings with a hint of pandan. I like it very much. We didn't get to eat the bak chor mee as the market was already closed. I ate there once and I like how the chilli reminds my of the fish ball noodles in my Primary school. It's like a taste of my childhood and it's a familiar feeling.
later, we had dinner at Botejyu at Liang Court and ate okonomiyaki, pumkin tempura nad fried osyter. (I took pictures but have not uplaoaded them) I was pleasently surprised by the cashier who vounteered that there is a 10% discount for Citibank. Yay! savings!
There were many items not sold from the Hokkaido Fair and many items are now on sale at almost 40% off! I feel so auntie searching for offer items in supermarket hahah. We bought a packet of ramen that was selling at $19.80 (crazy!) during the fair and is now slashed to $5 (almost 70% savings!). can you imagine the cost price of the items? When I saw the lady changing the price of the sign, I grabbed my hubby's arm excitedly! =)
I like to buy items from supermarket, eg cold storage that are close to expiry. That is how I can get to buy expensive, imported items from US, Australia etc at a cheaper price.
2 years ago, after holidaying in Gold Coast, we were hooked on a particular brand of yogurt. It was so thick, so creamy, so rich. We ate this almost everyday in the morning, it cost around $4.50. When we returned home and as usual walking around supermarket, we went to the yogurt section and saw that it cost almost $10 here! Siao ah! That kills our cravings immediately. But the good news is, we managed to get the item at a 50% close to expiry and get to satisfy our cravings.
gosh, I can write so much about food!
++++
wed: went vivo to return my books at San bookshop to get my money back, shopped at Mango, they are having a 50% sale. I'm surprised the people were actually quite respectful when shopping there. there were no pushing nor shoving though it was packed. I didn't buy anything as the tops that I thought were nice were still too ex after the discount. I met a not so nice lady at Espirt, she irritated me as her mannerisms were quite annoying. She used her hanger to ask me to "siam". sigh, anyway, the top ( it's a brown striped polo tee that looks quite ah peh) that I have been eyeing for 4 mths is now on sale. I still didn't buy it. I also saw a red sports jacket that I like. Still thinking.....Cannot anyhow spend money....
++++
thurs: which is today. it looks like it going to rain and we haven't decide what we wanted to do yet.
i'm waiting for my char siew wanton mee.
++++
my hubby is on leave this week and I'm happy to be spending quality time with him. Food wise, I ate Laksa, mutton soup, roti prata and pig organ soup. Let's see what else I crave...
Monday, November 19, 2007
Help Me!
Hahah! Saw this toilet signage at Clarke Quay.. think next to forbidden city or somewhere there.
Found it really interesting and fun.. It really caught my attention.. wonder how's the male toilet's signage is.. hmm..
May start a toilet project or something.. some toilets are really interesting.
Well, will start it when I can.. but again.. no promise that it will be continued (heheh... I keep giving up halfway .. *opps!)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Gold Coast #5- A walk in the woods
Day 4- 7th Sep 2007 (Friday)
Part 1
The sun is out. The weather has taken a turn for the better. Taking advice from the tour counter at Marriot, we booked a day tour with Southern Cross 4WD Tour.
It was GREAT!!
We went up to Mt Tamborine, It's serene, and we were awe strucked by the wonders and beauties of God's creation.
Here's the both of us at the entrance of the Macdonald Rainforest Circuit. 1.4km
On this track we passes throught the rainforest observing
Strangler Fig, finally got to see how it looks like clearly. The last time we saw one was at the Glow Worm Tour on the 1st night. It was raining and was too dark to see the tree clearly.
"These plants begin life as epiphytes, when their seeds, often bird-dispersed, germinate in crevices atop other trees. These seedlings grow their roots downward and envelope the host tree while also growing upward to reach into the sunlight zone above the canopy.
An original support tree can sometimes die, leaving a "columnar tree", central core empty, of the Strangler Fig."
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangler_fig
This is AMAZING. We sat in a columnar tree later in the day during a tree top walk.
Eucalyptus Tree .. also known as Gum Tree
Home of Koalas
A fallen tree, uprooted. Here's our guide and fellow tour mates, teachers on school visits (fun bunch- total 5)
It really made me feel small. look at the roots.
We had scones for breakfast. Remember the scone I was telling you about during my "hands on" on the crikey stage show at Dreamworld"? Here it is!
We had BBQ beef and the chef gave me an extra piece of grilled fish (*wink).
The beef was a little overcooked, but otherwise the meal was yummy. fresh salads, strawberries and fruits and drinks such as beers are included.
After the meal, we had fun playing with real stock whip by the creek. It gave off a loud "crack" if performed correctly. Took ahile to get the hang of it. A school teacher got hit by the whip, I think that's becos he wasn't wearing the cowboy hat or something or was playing around, His face was slightly swollen, was given ice. *Ouch!
Here's the whole getup. Hat- checked. Whip- Checked. Bright smile- checked.
hehehe.
With Royd our tour guide.
Doesn't the 4WD looks cool?
I love experiencing nature. How everything is made for a reason, how a rainforest is mapped and planned to ensure that the ecosystem is blanced. It made me remember that the world is more than the evilness that is constantly hovering.
That above all, there is a maker, Someone is watching.
Part 1
The sun is out. The weather has taken a turn for the better. Taking advice from the tour counter at Marriot, we booked a day tour with Southern Cross 4WD Tour.
It was GREAT!!
We went up to Mt Tamborine, It's serene, and we were awe strucked by the wonders and beauties of God's creation.
Here's the both of us at the entrance of the Macdonald Rainforest Circuit. 1.4km
On this track we passes throught the rainforest observing
Strangler Fig, finally got to see how it looks like clearly. The last time we saw one was at the Glow Worm Tour on the 1st night. It was raining and was too dark to see the tree clearly.
"These plants begin life as epiphytes, when their seeds, often bird-dispersed, germinate in crevices atop other trees. These seedlings grow their roots downward and envelope the host tree while also growing upward to reach into the sunlight zone above the canopy.
An original support tree can sometimes die, leaving a "columnar tree", central core empty, of the Strangler Fig."
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangler_fig
This is AMAZING. We sat in a columnar tree later in the day during a tree top walk.
Eucalyptus Tree .. also known as Gum Tree
Home of Koalas
A fallen tree, uprooted. Here's our guide and fellow tour mates, teachers on school visits (fun bunch- total 5)
It really made me feel small. look at the roots.
We had scones for breakfast. Remember the scone I was telling you about during my "hands on" on the crikey stage show at Dreamworld"? Here it is!
We had BBQ beef and the chef gave me an extra piece of grilled fish (*wink).
The beef was a little overcooked, but otherwise the meal was yummy. fresh salads, strawberries and fruits and drinks such as beers are included.
After the meal, we had fun playing with real stock whip by the creek. It gave off a loud "crack" if performed correctly. Took ahile to get the hang of it. A school teacher got hit by the whip, I think that's becos he wasn't wearing the cowboy hat or something or was playing around, His face was slightly swollen, was given ice. *Ouch!
Here's the whole getup. Hat- checked. Whip- Checked. Bright smile- checked.
hehehe.
With Royd our tour guide.
Doesn't the 4WD looks cool?
I love experiencing nature. How everything is made for a reason, how a rainforest is mapped and planned to ensure that the ecosystem is blanced. It made me remember that the world is more than the evilness that is constantly hovering.
That above all, there is a maker, Someone is watching.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
somewhere old - National Museum
havent stepped into the national museum for a long long time.
wanted to attend an exhibit on a banquet set in stone so we trotted happily to the museum (very hot weather) and when i set my eyes on this building, i thought of Hokkaido, and the architecture that it's sighted in Hakodate.
These buldings are prefect. the structure, the colonial empowerment. It's s sight i havent paid attention to in many years.
Life is beautiful.
Old is beautiful. Please dont erase the country's history. it is what made us believe and belonged.
somewhere in there, there had been some renovation to brighten and modernised the place.
fortunately, it adds character and compliments the old.
wanted to attend an exhibit on a banquet set in stone so we trotted happily to the museum (very hot weather) and when i set my eyes on this building, i thought of Hokkaido, and the architecture that it's sighted in Hakodate.
These buldings are prefect. the structure, the colonial empowerment. It's s sight i havent paid attention to in many years.
Life is beautiful.
Old is beautiful. Please dont erase the country's history. it is what made us believe and belonged.
somewhere in there, there had been some renovation to brighten and modernised the place.
fortunately, it adds character and compliments the old.
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