I was talking to my boyfriend about secondary school life and the topic of how I picked up the cello was brought up.
I haven’t shared this before—when I was 11, my mummy brought me to the cinemas to watch a film called Hilary and Jackie (based on a true story). It was a recommendation by my then piano teacher.
The cellist in the film, Jacqueline du Pré, more affectionately known as Jackie, is the reason why I chose to play the cello over a violin (which many had insisted on me to pick up).
There I sat in one of the theatres of Shaw Lido, awestruck and captivated by her. That feeling I had in 1998 is still stuck within me.
Do find some time to watch this film if you haven’t. =)
I am selling a brand new Ben Sherman Tube Dress. Bought this online from ASOS.com and this dress is completely out of stock.
It is a size XS. Fits me fine (I’m a UK6-8) except that it’s too tight at my bust area. Kinda sad ’cause I like this dress a lot but it can’t be altered bigger.
Selling at SGD70 (excluding postage). Price negotiable. Interested buyers do email me!
Decided to do a 2011 round-up! Since I haven’t been blogging much, this shall be a summary.
I’ll be touching only on the more memorable bits though. Here goes!
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First brunch of 2011.
French Toast @ Wild Honey
Eggs Benedict
Made sweet & sour mix ourselves so we could make Tokyo Iced Tea (cocktail). Searched high and low for sweet & sour mix but couldn’t find. Decided to make it ourselves and it was a success!
Strong man. We squeezed a hell lot of lemons and limes.
Saw the logo I designed (u@live) standing big and proud on the stage at NUS. It felt really good. =)
First logo I designed out of school, up on stage at NUS!
Was at one of the highest spots in Singapore. It was high.
MBS Sky Park
Had chocolate overdose from a freaking pancake, can you believe it? Got into a bit of trouble after devouring it, but it was unforgettable.
Choco overload
Received flowers at midnight from my boyfriend on Vday. My first time getting flowers at midnight!
Vday surprise!
Saw our merlion’s head stuck in a box. Pretty tragic if you ask me. Quirky though.
merlion hotel
Art-directed and doubled up as a food stylist for a food photo shoot for the Philips AirFryer. My first time doing this and it was exhilarating.
Felt super accomplished when I saw how good the photos turned out! ^-^
First time art-directing a food photo shoot
Did a photo shoot with a MediaCorp celebrity, Bryan Wong. He was extremely friendly and fun to have around! Glad to have had a chance to work with him.
Bryan Wong + AirFryer
Tasted the best sushi by far in Singapore… with a breath-taking view.
oishii sushi
Beautiful scenery
Tasted the most expensive chicken rice in Singapore. Won’t be eating it again unless it’s free.
Chicken Rice @ Chatterbox
Poached an egg.
Poached egg - success!
Poached a pear.
Poached pear with butter cinnamon - success!
Made green garlic bread with my boyfriend. It was delicious, hmmm….
Found my dream home. I want to make it OUR home – @Lego
Dream Home
Went on a yacht thanks to my boyfriend Lego.
On top of a yacht
Got a super big bright pink flower from Kate Spade. One of my favourite accessories.
Big pink flower behind my ear
My boyfriend sent beautiful purple tulips to my office on the eve my birthday. My first time receiving surprise flowers at office! ^-^
Purple Tulips!
Had the whole Singapore Flyer cabin to ourselves on my birthday, thanks to my boyfriend!
Singapore Flyer Moet & Chandon cabin
Saw JJ at his concert. First time seeing him with EYELINER (2nd video)!!! Super sexy.
Saw yen-j at Singapore Hit Awards! So lucky, thought I wouldn’t get to see him in 2011 since I missed his autograph session and concert because I was in Bali.
yen-j!
Met Emmanuel Stroobant, the Chef in Black! I’ve always seen him on TV cooking and couldn’t believe I actually saw him in FLESH at SQUE!!!
Was super excited and shy, but thanks to my boyfriend who helped me ask for a photo together, I managed to get this photo taken with Stroobant himself! WOOOHOOOO!!!
Stroobant and I!
Met Vanness Wu.
super love his boots
Saw NONO at Ximending, but no pic!
Flew to Phuket with my boyfriend. Did white-water rafting, ATV ride and elephant trekking. It was crazy fun!
Beach Holiday
Flew to Beijing, climbed the Great Wall of China with my parents.
Conqured the Great Wall!
Flew to Bali, had our private villa with private pool, and bungee jumped by the Seminyak beach. Scared the daylights out of me O_O
Bali Private Villa
Flew to Taiwan and had 8 days of FUN FUN FUN! Super enjoyed exploring Tainan, Kaoshiung and Taipei with my boyfriend. I love Taiwan!
放天灯~！
Got scared the shit out of myself at Sentosa’s Spooktacular – with my friends on Halloween night.
They all not scared but I scared.
Had my first SAKE! I’ve always wanted to try. Shiok. Get drunk very fast.
SAKE - my poison
Introduced my boyfriend to his first Paulaner. He loves it. First time we ventured to Thompson too!
Thumbs up!
Best book I read this year: ONE DAY. Super love this book. Em and Dex! T_T
ONE DAY
Got a precious piece of drawing done by my boyfriend. 星空!!! I love it! ^-^
That's me and him.
Started lego-fixing with my boyfriend.
Pirates of the Carribbean
Boyfriend brought me to sky-dine at Jewel Box, in the cable car! WOO!!!
Sky-dining in a cable car
Handsome Masked Man
Sneaked a photo with Santa at Mt Faber.
Me and Santa
Went for a couple of concerts, musicals and plays.
1) The Lion King
2) JJ I AM World Tour
3) Dealer’s Choice
4) The Hossan Leong Show
5) Singapore Hit Awards
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Watched a couple of unforgettable movies.
1) ONE DAY
2) 星空
3) 那些年我们一起追的女孩
4) Midnight in Paris
5) Real Steel
6) Beginners
7) Hangover 2
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My favourite MV of 2011: Mayday’s 星空
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Started watching EPL with my boyfriend and I gave a few players in Man Utd nicknames. Now he calls the players by the nicknames I gave. Hur hur hur!
It’s been an eventful 2011 and I’m happy we’re happy together.
Fans of Japanese Beer, you’re in for a good treat. Drink up at AQUANOVA, now serving the freshest premium Japanese beer, straight from the tap —KIRIN!
Mmmm...
What’s so great about this beer, you might ask.
#1 My boyfriend, who is not a fan of Japanese Beer (I introduced him Asahi and he was lukewarm to it), LOVED KIRIN.
"This is good!"
#2 The taste.
With a heritage dating back to 1888, Kirin is one of Japan’s long-standing and most-loved beers.
Kirin remains the only brewery that produces beer made from 100% malt via the unique First Press Process: an exacting brewing process which extracts the purest and most flavourful portion of the finest ingredients.
The combination of the First Press Process and 100% malt is what sets Kirin Ichiban apart from other beers, and makes up the rich, as well as clear and refreshing taste discerning beer drinkers have come to love.
And now you might wanna ask, where do I find AQUANOVA?
AQUANOVA is in the heart of night life partying, Clarke Quay. More specifically, it takes over the space that was formally Clinic.
This spankin’ new restaurant & bar marries the concept of dining, drinking and entertainment — a pretty awesome place to chill-out, if you ask me.
Enjoy dinner and drinks over live acoustic music earlier in the evening, and then stick around to have some crazy fun at the dance floor later at night!
Now you and your friends don’t have to worry about where to do dinner, and where to skip over for drinks. AQUANOVA has everything!
Bar Counter
Live band
Food @ AQUANOVA
We were served a couple of dishes at AQUANOVA. Saffron Seafood Rice, onion rings, BBQ Chicken on sticks and pandan cotta. I must say the onion rings were super awesome and the pandan cotta was a stunner. Don’t be scared by its greenish exterior, it actually tasted very delightful!
So yes, if you ask me, this place is good for dining (food is safe for indulging, no worries), and all set and ready for partying!
The Beer Menu
The Variety
My boyfriend and I both agreed we’d totally bring our friends over to AQUANOVA for a fun night out.
Cheers!
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AQUANOVA
3 River Valley Road
#01-03 Clarke Quay Block C S179022
Tel: 63056768
[ website ]
I was lucky enough to be invited to the first live MTV Sessions, featuring Vanness Wu, at Resorts World Sentosa.
Filmed live in front of a studio audience, is a brand new music series developed specifically for artists to showcase their craft in an intimate, up close studio environment.
I must say I was pretty impressed by his short but sweet showcase. He’s a great performer, not that we don’t already know, but there is actually a quiet and endearing side to him that I didn’t know of. Mm, hmm.
I enjoyed myself thoroughly and I especially loved his performances of Katy Perry’s E.T, Michael Jackson’s The Way You Make Me Feel, and his very own Knockin’.
If you’re a big fan of Vanness, rejoice! ‘Cause MTV Sessions will premiere on MTV SEA Sunday, 1 January at 6.00pm in Singapore! So be sure to catch him on TV.
If you don’t have the MTV channel, well, subscribe now! Or head over to your friend’s (who has the channel lah, of course) and do a New Year’s Day get-together, have some drinks and be swooned by Vanness’ charm.
For more pictures and a video sneak peek to the showcase, head over to MTV Sessions website!
is a brand new music series developed specifically for artists to showcase their craft in an intimate, up close studio environment.
Yuting
