tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58954082012-01-30T10:05:22.369+08:00Everything that goes in, stays. Or so we think. And then, this is me: Just too much, and just too little.Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.comBlogger10231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-67186085466483256882011-10-24T23:26:00.002+08:002011-10-24T23:27:13.267+08:00

Where have I been you ask? It's been about 1 month since I've started at my new workplace. In summary... I'm on a ridiculously steep learning curve. I've had 1 traumatic event, which happened to be my first ever case done as an employee. That sure was scarring, but I learnt valuable lessons: to not be intimidated, to find ways out from being cornered to give solutions. And then though i had

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We've been friends since junior college and i always, ALWAYS am thankful for all the times we've shared together. So many that i need photos to remind me of the things we got up to. I didn't enjoy college life (i thought i would, since it was the "cool" college to be in) but in the end, i hated it but instead met the core group of people who would be my friends for life. I thank God for them. :)

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I could have been born anywhere in this world. I could have been born in poverty, or a place where the news of Jesus has not been reached. I could have been born into a rich family, or a messed up family, rich or poor or average. But God put me here. I know what comfort is. I also know pain. I know who God is because of my upbringing and being in a community that has helped lead me in my walk

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Coupla new food adventures over at the food blog, take.eat. I've added the link now under Bare Essentials. :D

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Went to Marina Barrage and the weather was looking iffy over in the west, but NEA said that it was merely going to be cloudy over at our destination. So, with faith we journeyed to the marina barrage! It was the first time in my ENTIRE life (so far), that I stepped onto Marina Bay Mrt station. Seriously. And so, here we are! This was the less "open" way in though it all leads to the same place.

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Hey folks! Man... I'm not sure if anyone comes by anymore, other than my dear friend Zzen. :)Guess I've just been enjoying my time while waiting for my results of the dissertation, which is back. Not too great, not to nasty either. Out of two reviewers, one called for major changes. I'm given 2 months to complete it, but I'm not going to take all that long... Yes, I'm enjoying my student life,

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Gem and I visited the KTM railway last sunday. It was quite an experience walking along the railway without fear of, you know, getting zapped to death by the power lines or mauled by an oncoming train. The stuff we saw along the way looked so old that it was a little difficult to comprehend that the trains stopped running only just a couple of weeks ago. We felt like we were visiting ancient

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I've done a little updating on my food blog. :) Just sayin'! (http://takeeat.wordpress.com)I'm going off now to get some ingredients for something that I've been dreaming of making ever since I saw it on Giada at Home. Blueberry and mascapone cheese turnovers. Mmmm... :D

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I've been silent for a long time. All you needed to do was to press that one button. I have been having thoughts of moving out and living away because I've had enough of all this breathing down my neck. I'm too old for this nonsense. Where can I run?

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Typing out this post from my iPhone! But I wonder if there's a better and more mobile way to blog on the go. Sorry folks tt it's been quiet here. I've been having quite a lot of thoughts. But just havent had the time or patience to sit still and get the thoughts in order. I should be back when I'm thrown work to do and tts when I'll be stuck in front of my computer. Haha.As for the macaron

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I've published a new blog.. mainly for my macarons. heehee. :) For now, at least.www.takeeat.wordpress.com

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1) My god brother's dad gave me his old iphone 3GS which is still in fabulous condition. I feel sooo blessed. Until now, it still hasn't sunk in tt i now own an iphone. It's not something i would rob the bank for, but it's certainly something i did wish i had from time to time when i see how handy it is in remaining accessible, and accessing people and information. My whole family (plus god

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Thought for me today:I can't just see a person for who he is to become and encourage them in that direction. I need to walk beside them, through the ugly parts and all, to bring them into the reality of that vision.

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This sounds weird to me, even. But yes, i'm going to be catering macarons for a friend's wedding. I'm quite dazzled by the whole prospect because i'm really just a novice baker and all i've done is to give macs away for fun. And yes, i still do get downright ugly macarons no matter how many times i've pursued making the perfect ones. And true, i've ever toyed with the idea of setting up an online

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I looked down at the last piece of sushi in my plastic box as i was about to cross the road and i was overwhelmed by how fortunate i am to be able to not just eat, but to have the finances to enjoy food, and food that i like. The food in my palm was a reminder that Sg has to import a large proportion of its food sources and that the balance of the food chain is so vulnerable to the health and

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Italian Meringue, post macaron class...1st Attempt1) Used thermometer to measure temperature of sugar syrup.2) Sugar caramelized although thermometer said it was at 116C, which is about right.3) In my haste, and absolute bad estimation of what 30 seconds was, i added in the hot sugar into the egg whites and i got scrambled candied omelette in the electric mixer. Fail max.4) Hard time washing up.

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Credits go to: http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2010/08/macaron-troubleshooting-new-recipe.htmlSince last year, i've been meddling with tons and tons of sugar, almonds, egg whites and possibly suffering from fat overload from trying to cook and get rid of all the spare egg yolks lying around. All in the name of making one of my favourite desserts: the macaron. I've tried the french method,

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Little update on my progress writing my book. Uh, i mean dissertation. I don't think people would be very interested reading about this, so this is just me recording down my milestones somewhere so that i get it off my chest. Journaling it somewhere. I would say I'm doing pretty well, meeting the supervisor vetting deadlines for Chapters 1, 2 and 3. I've currently got my paws wrapped around

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these are my french green tea macs. i'm so proud of them because most of the other times when i tried making french macs, they either fail BEFORE even going into the oven (and that's when i actually dilligently aged the egg whites. *shrug*) or they fail so badly that they end up looking like all kinds of macawrongs. and i don't mean minor fail. i mean, so major that they can pass off as japanese

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I wish i had more information to make this a full on Macaron Geek post. But since i don't, i'll just do my best with whatever i know. Sorry that i've not been updating but yes, much has been happening in the kitchen while i serve house arrest... though i really should be focusing on my dissertation. In my defense, high kitchen activity equals lowered stress levels, so... better to destress, no? :

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I am forever indebted to this person whose blogpost i stumbled upon while looking up a recipe for chocolate chip cookies. She made changes to the popular new york times cookie recipe and came up with her own and you know, i'm a fan of it after trying it just ONCE! Left her a thank you comment but since she posted the recipe almost a year ago, hmm... not too sure if she'll know. But anyhow, all

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Stuffed portobello mushrooms. These were soooo good. But i think i'll still try other ways of stuffing them (these had bacon in it). The possibilities for mushrooms and cheese is endless! The tomato sauce turned out really delicious, but i think i picked the wrong pasta to use. The grilled chicken was okay. It was tasty, but i think i still prefer overnight marinated chicken to

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Oh, it's going to be a feast tonight. Photos later! :D

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You can't just keep taking out from the emotional bank. Negativity, criticism, picking on faults. That's all you ever do. All you know. It is your legacy.In order not to react, i cannot only shut you out mentally. I have to shut you out physically so that i will not hear anything you have to say.

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Not bad. Productivity has gone up like, 5x? HAHA.Have done and submitted Chapter 1 and 2 for vetting. Chapter 1 has been approved, Chapter 2 is in the process... A little worried about that one though. It's easy to pick out poorly written and thought out arguments. Meh.Have done 5 out of 8 transcriptions. That is a FEAT. In the past, a 1 hour interview took 8 hours to transcribe. That's 1/3 of a

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i hereby announce house arrest for myself from today till mid march.no casual social gatherings unless absolutely necessary, eg. friend flying off, friend in hospital.the heat is ON to finish off this dissertation. the deadline is so near.i have my 'game on' face.CHIONG AH!

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It took us ages to leave the house on a bright cheery sunday afternoon. But when we did, it was a gorgeous and relaxing day out with 2 of my best buds: Gem and Jed. :) It's Jed's first time walking such a long distance, so we had to be prepared to carry him home but the power packed mini pin was a good sport all the way there and back. The only times when we had to tend to him was when we had to

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I've been thinking about this for the longest time, to do some other sport other than running/jogging/walking/weight training. Those are good and cheap ways to exercise, and also pretty boring sometimes. I really could do with a challenge! So can my post-canada-chinese-new-year-feasting body. *burp*but yes, have been thinking about this and i think it's about time to take some action. Some

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My literature review draft 1 is out! Such a relief it is... so now i've got to get all my interviews done and transcribing done which is the no-brainer work just before the brain squeezing part: the analysis. But that's okay by me, qualitative study is more up my alley than quantitative.And it's Chinese New Year this week! We'll all be getting extra long weekends... So lovely. :) Nice to have

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i've noticed that every time i log onto blogger of late, i see a new "follower" being added every now and then. i've never actually had blogger followers, just my regular friends who drop by to read.this is quite new to me, so i'd like to just say, hi? :) and are you really reading this space? i'm just realllllyyy curious. :D

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-57668267898530436832011-01-25T14:18:00.002+08:002011-01-25T14:27:16.977+08:00

i wonder if this is what they call "post holiday depression". did i enjoy myself too much? or fell in love with Vancouver? or fell in love with being free? i need to work around my mental representations of what life is, or i'm going to be living in a dissatisfied daze.

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i don't know why. i'm beginning this year with very strange negative vibes and feelings. it's as if, i'm angry at something, angry with a group of people, just plain angry at everything. it's making me just want to retreat to a very faraway place, to just communicate at the minimum level with people. although i know that that would make me feel lonely after a while. but still.i also get this

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we never seem to be able to have a normal time. there's always a current of tension beneath what we've got and at any time, at any trigger, either one of us blows up.it's amazing and beyond my understanding how you can totally and utterly fail to see how you push people away. you complain about how others run away, and when it is explained to you why, you sniff at the explanation and deny that

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my snow angel. :) the snow wasn't very thick so it didn't come out distinctly. had to give it a hand by drawing some lines. all bundled up standing on the lake (now frozen) beside our hotel. standing directly on flat ice is really an experience! it's like standing on a huge ice cube. it's slippery, and there's hardly any grip when you walk. and yes, that's an ice sculpture behind me. meet Marcus

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dinner feast we had with some relatives over. veg, salad, beef rendang, thai basil chicken, prawns, sausages and hot rice. view of the sun setting between the two trees. love how the wooden building stands out against the sunlit mountain. water suspended in time. yummy lunch of egg-mayo-onions, tomato, cheese and black pepper. i think i'm getting a little pudgey. hmm. one of the dogs from

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doing the snow angel thingy. it really did look quite pretty when you get up! soiling my pretty boots. but boy, they are so comfy, and right out from the box too!aunt says: it was meant to be. i say: amen. cold and windy up here! we were coming out from the food court to go back to the gondola station and had to run through a bit of open space. we decided to brave the cold for some photos, so

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heehee, finally, a post NOT on macarons. yup, so i'm now in lovely and COLD Canada for my wintry family holiday. it's 11:10pm and i'm having a little personal computer time at the dining area with my cousin. am tired from the long flights and head feels a little woozy from the lack of proper sleep and maybe the plane ride. in general, trying to remain psyched for the days to come. the streetview

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L to R: Green tea, Peppermint, Lemon and Tiramisu The fruit of many hours in the kitchen. Credits to Weizhen for giving me the idea of doing a tiramisu version... V (close friend) really liked it even though she isn't even a macaron person. One of Gem's friends also enjoyed the tiramisu one. Whoopee! :D Thinking that i would be leaving on sunday for my Canadian adventure, i thought i had time to

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it's been birthday meals after birthday meals (treats from friends and family. love.), and then doing my research's interviews in the last week or so.and today, i spent 14 hours in the kitchen baking macarons for parties i'm going to. it was a real macaron marathon i tell ya. started the morning off with coffee-chocolate shells (zen's great idea of making tiramisu macarons), and moved on to

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Counsellors and people who have done transcribing before will know this.1hour of recorded conversation takes about 8 hours to transcribe. Recently did an interview that lasted 1hr 25 minutes or so. And i have 5 more interviews to do.Jesus, I need your divine speed...***Opened the fridge to find little brown-yellow bits on the shelves. Thinking they were broken pieces of fried noodles, i nudged

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Made green tea macarons today! They were pretty much a success because i decided to be patient and pipe less macarons on each baking tray. It minimised the number of fail macs so for once i had more "pass" than "fail' mac shells. Gave most of them to 2 friends by the end of the day and i'm hoping they like 'em. It's really a pleasure to just bake and give the outcomes away. I'm enjoying the

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Short note to self:1) too much green tea powder killed the green tea macaron!2) but this time, my french macarons didn't fall flat and didn't have that hollow beneath the shell which is a good thing. so, aged eggs do work. i left the egg whites on my dining table for 24 hours before using it. no feet still though, but it's an improvement nonetheless.3) mom questioned me on how much money i throw

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Note to self:1) the left/back side of my oven sucks big time. Temperature rises really really fast, i finally saw it objectively with my oven thermometer.2) the right side sucks small time, so beware.3) To increase number of successful macarons, pipe batter in the middle of the tray and place in the middle of the oven, (therefore, try to "undermix" the batter a little since i'm going to have the

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After my 4 failed trays of macarons (4! FOUR! That's a painful lot of failed macarons...) two nights ago, yesterday afternoon i gritted my teeth and set to work again to find out what went wrong and what i should be doing to achieve nice looking macarons. Notice i say "nice looking", because perfecting the insides is another madcap adventure altogether.The recent consistent failures really

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Yes. I've finally bought my equipment (i think the baking pans could be better though) and curiousity got the better of me... And so i've begun trying my hand at making the Diva Biscuits, aka the Macarons. The instructions looked easy enough. I soon found out it isn't about the steps. It's the technique.I'm a fan of these sweet little monsters (you'll see why i call them monsters soon). And when

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Time to get my act together, i.e., write that dissertation. But before that! Photos of oven and stove adventures while i was/am stuck at home fighting a flu bug. I wasn't feeling too great but new gadgets/cookbooks/ideas just flirt and tempt me to the point of submission. So here's my first attempt at making lemon meringue kisses. They turned out light, crisp and sweet! Just the way it should be.

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There's something i'm definitely missing out on right? What is the world keeping from me?!?! Why do Singaporean girls have such smooth, even skin while my skin is lumpy, pimply and uneven and discoloured like the MOON?!?!?! It's not fair! ROAR!Please tell me what the secret is, puh plleeaaasssee????

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This is a picture of my little furry angel, Jed. You don't see much of him here because he's so black, just maybe the outline of his black pointy ears. It amazes me how perceptive he can be. To most people, he's just a yappy, crazy inconsiderate dog, but to me, he's my precious 4-legged family who can be extremely human sometimes.There's a story behind this photo of course. I had apparently eaten

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-46152319436508421122010-11-08T12:20:00.003+08:002010-11-11T00:56:15.875+08:00

Grumpy at having to wake up early, grumpy that i was running late because i woke up late and had to ensure that the dog was fed, leaving the house later than i should have, knowing that I was going to be inevitably late for the first day at a workshop at the office, meant that I was not in the best of moods.So happened that i had also chosen to try a new bus route to work in hope that it would be

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-2452863526817831582010-11-07T12:19:00.009+08:002010-11-07T12:35:52.140+08:00

It's no fun being stuck: I can't write my literature review because i haven't read enough, and I can't read enough because i keep fallin' asleep while readin'! It's so annoying! Despite my nerdy-nose-always-in-a-book kind of face, sorry, me and Books ended our relationship since junior college and university. Academic reading killed the reading star.I did love reading, i did. Past tense.So, if

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-90054958336550452702010-10-18T10:29:00.005+08:002010-10-18T10:52:59.861+08:00

I'm (already) dreaming of a white Christmas...And all the food I want to cook.In actuality, i've not exactly perfected any one dish yet. It's just that i've experimented and tried out different recipes... but it doesn't mean that what i want to cook again will turn out the same way.The only dishes that i know reasonably well that will turn out well (but not always the same way) is my potato

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I didn't think too much about this recipe by Pioneer Woman because i'm not a corn person. But then when i realized that i had pretty much all the main ingredients in my fridge waiting to be used up (they were leftovers from previous cooking endeavours), i thought: How PERFECT! Onions, bacons, corn, cream, broth/stock... Can't go too wrong. So i made the corn chowder. OH. It is DELICIOUS. HOHOHO!!

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The wedding and wedding dinner performance is over... My battery is low, but not flat yet.Got a couple of thoughts here and there:1) Self written vows (i think they were) are so beautiful, personalized, genuinely spoken from the heart and soul. I teared hearing the groom and bride say them to each other. Somehow, i was really touched at this wedding, more so than the others i have been to

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-47094989464538922332010-09-30T11:14:00.001+08:002010-09-30T11:18:15.593+08:00

See a cute daschund ("sausage dog") somewhere? :) This was how the top of my butter cake looked like, having cracked open on the top after being baked. Gem spotted it. The artist he is. :)

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Haven't been out recently to explore new things and places, hence the lack of pictures and udpates. Been pretty much preparing for things and events at home and trying to save moolah as well.But i would love to go look for a nice dress for the wedding dinner performance (most of my blogshop dresses just don't cut it, the lengths are too short. haha, realized that sounded funny. don't cut it. too

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Another wedding, another "gig". haha. Did i mention that i really LOVE playing at weddings? Yeah, i did. I think my repertoire of songs will increase with more episodes like this. So shiok. This time round, i'm having a chance to try my hand at jazz. I like jazz. I hear jazz riffs in my head, but i can't seem to produce what i hear in my head on the keys all that well. Ah well.Been practising and

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A simple, outdoor ceremony would be lovely. With my family, his family... All intact.White, flowing, light and simple chiffon dress. Maybe i'll be barefoot too. With a crown of dried flowers tucked into my long hair. I can dream, right?

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As i mentioned yesterday, i made scones at close to midnight yesterday because my craving was just too strong... My inspiration was of course - Pioneer Woman, who cooks stuff that REALLY appeal to my tastebuds. Maybe i belong on her ranch and should work as a ranch hand just to eat her creations. I'll even volunteer to wash the dishes, which she hates to do. Anyway.Here's how Pioneer Woman's

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Gem and i went to try the food at Amirah's Grill at Bussorah Street, on the recommendation of J. :) Thanks J! :D This was the mushroom soup that came with Gem's set meal. It was a pleasant surprise that the soup wasn't your usual campbell mushroom cream soup. It tasted like there was effort put into it (spices, flavour) and there was chunky mushrooms in it. Not a ton, but enough to please. :) The

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Have got loads of (food) photos to show you guys... Have just been quite lazy these days. Ack! Hoping to get em up soon. The blog's too quiet!

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Yum. Made a really delicious pasta.Ingredients:1) Ordinary, boring, smoring, plain campbell mushroom soup (also add 1 can of = milk and water)2) Garlic and onion (roughly chopped)3) Leftover salsa (tomato, jap cucumber, chilli padi, onion, black pepper, salt, lime/lemon juice)4) Basil leaves (from my OWN PLANT!)5) Bacon6) Pinch of mixed herbs7) LinguineMethod:1) Fry garlic and onions in olive oil

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-89943861968566186792010-08-20T18:25:00.005+08:002010-08-20T18:34:11.701+08:00

Was going through my old chemistry, mathematics and biology exercises (oh, the blood, sweat and tears...) from JC because i decided that i really needed to empty out the clutter for a new season in my life.While flipping through the stacks of files with fullscape paper filled with my writing of solving sums, finding measurements of chemicals, etc, i found that i didn't quite understand or

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-51695311516512431062010-08-20T16:17:00.002+08:002010-08-20T16:20:36.941+08:00

A couple of days ago, i was discussing adding a new bookshelf to my room with my mom. You know, to house my growing book collection on my profession and hobbies.Then she said, "Aiya, you'll be married out and gone already..."That struck a raw nerve in me that i never knew existed till that moment.And now, it bothers me.

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Going to BonitoChico's Birthday Bash tomorrow! I have no idea what to expect... And i don't know what to wear! It's at a club (Zirca), and i, er, have been to clubs as often as i've been to the North Pole. I imagine the place is going to be filled to the brim with lots of young, nubile, pretty, heavily made up girls. haha.If it wasn't for Y, i'd be feeling pretty lost. and probably very old.

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-63975169775058702082010-08-19T13:33:00.002+08:002010-08-20T13:27:17.440+08:00

Was reading some of my old posts. I think i'm pretty funny. hurhur.In fact, i think i'm funnier online than in real life. Dangwabbit.

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God made so many kinds of people and is always moulding all sorts of people to be who they were meant to be... Like, people...who have keen business sense... to make money and give it away (hopefully)who go through pain and hurt (or otherwise) to bring healing to the hurtingwho are artistic, bringing another dimension of beauty that touches the hearts and souls of the beholderswho love probing

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-39062312164556196132010-08-18T12:26:00.009+08:002010-08-18T14:09:58.388+08:00

It was an ordinary monday morning at the lappie at the corner of my room when i felt my foot kick something as i shrivelled around on the rotating chair. I thought, there isn't usually something there...I looked down and spotted THIS! A Foreign Body! An Unknown Item in my Inventory! An Object without an Owner! Whose is this?! Starts to clue in on who was behind this... Oh, it was definitely magic

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-64722187877216308902010-08-18T11:47:00.007+08:002010-08-18T11:55:27.819+08:00

I've been wanting to clear my cupboard to free up space for new things to come. New books as references as i begin my profession in the counselling field, new cooking and baking books, etc. My room is fast running out of surfaces for all the new. But how about the old stuff? I remember an old post i wrote in 2007. Dang, i half wish i hadn't remembered...(old post back in 2007, 2nd April)"Old

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Poll and Thought for the Moment:Do you think a guy should ask his potential in-laws for their daughter's hand in marriage before actually making the proposal, or should that practice become obsolete?

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i need to get this out of my system before my cortisol levels boil me up alive.i was reversing into a parallel parking lot when the owners of the nice red toyota celica that was in front of me actually came and wanted to drive off. So common sense tells me to pause in my tracks in the middle of parking so that i don't hit the celica that was reversing backwards before driving off.because the road

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I can't believe i had to do this, but i had to cancel brunch with a friend recently just because of this IBS nonsense.My gut has been protesting recently and it's making me increasing frustrated. At the simplest foods, i get bloated disproportionately to the amount of food that i eat and yesterday and today, i even experienced pain. I used to get backaches and pain before when it used to be worse

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-52863784573598636752010-08-11T15:20:00.009+08:002010-08-11T15:52:52.445+08:00

Jie made these rockin' cinnamon and brown sugar coated grilled pineapples. Sprinkle with mint leaves and lime juice if desired. To enjoy, you gotta love your sweets. My tuna, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and feta cheese (had chopped basil, thyme, rosemary and parsley) pasta salad. Ingredients for one of Pioneer Woman's recipes... Tweaked a little though.Just to help me

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-35207357529689725212010-08-11T14:38:00.006+08:002010-08-11T15:12:15.172+08:00

I don't know why but while cleaning up my sister's weighted barbells, i suddenly remembered someone from a long time ago. It's a weird feeling that rises up. I don't regret having met the person, but yet, i can't help but furiously deliver mental kicks to myself. WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS I THINKING?! And though i said i don't regret it, if i could do things over, i wouldn't even take the first

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-41998962817913134342010-08-08T22:52:00.002+08:002010-08-11T11:38:53.410+08:00

It was funny how on a sunday morning when i was suppose to be watching Inception and getting my brain all twisted up with Gem, i landed up pretty much all alone with nothing urgent to do sitting at the Food Basement @ 313.The taglines stuck on decals on the walls surrounding me read: 'Food to Go for People on the Go'.And I was going nowhere.In those moments, two things happened. One, i had time

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-91783479664769775142010-08-05T11:39:00.005+08:002010-08-11T11:38:19.290+08:00

I read an article today in Shape magazine and was stoked over this term: ethnobotanist. An Ethnobotanist is a scientist who studies how people use plants. So in the pages that followed, there were suggestions on how to make home remedies for ailments that can be treated with the medicinal properties in plants.This just sparked in me a few things.WHAT?! THERE'S SUCH A THING?!?!?! WHY DIDN'T I KNOW

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-1511857726144664362010-08-03T12:41:00.003+08:002010-08-03T13:05:26.563+08:00

Last saturday, i was out of the house and trying to get to church on time. I had about 40min to get there but being a saturday, the buses usually take longer to come. I was running late because i had cooked and packed my own lunch for the day.I had 2 options to get to church. On the same side of the road, i could wait for 92 which can take as long as 15 minutes to show up. Or, i could cross over

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-63935244910220085162010-07-25T13:48:00.003+08:002010-08-03T13:56:33.381+08:00

Gem and i, decided on a sort of short notice that we were going to have a "makeshift BBQ" date at West Coast. After my Shape Run (25th July), what better way to go chill and EAT than head over with my best friend to West Coast for a little fresh air and cancerous tasty grilled food, innit?I headed to NTUC to get the readymade BBQ grill and some food. I was a little concerned that the charcoal

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Found a lot of old music and i'm so STOKED!!!!! Dug up an old favourite concert band song...I used to play this while in junior college and it was one of my favourite pieces because it had that Persian feel like you were running through the city doing awesome adventurous things. It also has some killer solo parts (oboe, flute, horn, drums, saxophone section leading out, the layering of melodies

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-18663984417990125022010-07-21T11:52:00.005+08:002010-07-21T16:18:06.346+08:00

Would have...1) a vinaigrette corner2) a herbs and spice rack (divided into types: chinese, indian, italian, etc)3) lots of healthy stuff: salad leaves and other assorted interesting veg and fruits4) yoghurt and vitagen/yakult5) meats: chicken, beef, fish, pork6) Stocks: Chicken, Veg7) Ice cream8) Cake/Sweet food corner (but of course!)Just a reminder to myself for future home planning. :D

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Apple crumble?? Mango cake??! Uh, uh, how about the mixed fruit pavlova? Uh, the CARAMEL SEA SALT CHEESECAKE?! Er, i want the quiche! Uh, the CRAANBERRREEE ORANNGEE CAKE! (and every other cake you can think of...)AHhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *head explodes*(this is what happens in my head when i go to Cedele or Secret Recipe. My eyes bulge and scans all the available cakes on

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-91467684775525354432010-07-15T23:34:00.009+08:002010-07-16T00:49:06.206+08:00

Gem and i decided to go for some japanese food at Liang Court. So here's me snapping pictures while crossing over the bridge, away from The Central. Hot, scorching day! Us! Gem is cool right. :) He's slowly getting used to having to shave his head and he's growing out a goatee to see how it goes. I like. :) Wot are these? Card holders! Check our how cute and small they are... Neat huh? Gem's

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Yet again on one of our food adventures around Singapore, Gem and i went to Little India, Chander Road for some Nepalese food. We discovered that actually, we'd been here before some years ago. In which case, great! This place must be surviving well to have lasted so long. :) Good food to be had, then! The menu... In it, hidden all sorts of treasures! Yummmm... Papadom thingy with a green herb

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Listening to the recording of last week to hear what in the world transpired... And i'm laughing so hard cos at the end of the youth service, our senior pastor was leading us in the song "History Maker" and he was singing so much faster to urge us (the worship team and the congregation) to "beat it" (pick up the speed) and he was dancing and asking us to SWAGGER and saying to us, "Hey, i'm 62

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-66021452425522416442010-07-05T10:49:00.006+08:002010-07-05T11:41:57.119+08:00

I think i FINALLY KNOW what i want to concentrate on for my dissertation. It wasn't a BAM!SLAM! awakening but a little inkling that sneaked into my consciousness while reading some locally published fathering booklets. When i went for the recent fathering conference held at NUS, apparently the Guest of Honour mentioned that this particular area hasn't been studied yet in Singapore... And that is,

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In Christ alone, my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song.This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace,when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!My Comforter, my All in All,Here in the love of Christ I stand.What an experience it was at today's service's worship time. First, it's the first time i'm being

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Here's jie sieving the Hershey's cocoa powder over the cream cheese layer. What? What's that sound you hear? Me... Hyperventilating. This piece is mine! :P Sister taking a spoon out of hers. Top down view. I love the texture of the cocoa!Another top down view. Cream cheese waterfall. Mmm... Cocoa powder sliding down the cream cheese waterfall. Love the textures!I'm loving the cooking sessions

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At this Hong Kong Cafe at IMM. Her yin yang ice and my HK milk tea.The "pork bun", as written on the menu. It's a BURGER man. Half for me. Hee.My wanton noodles with chilli. Mountain of carrots. I love Giant for its mountain of stuff, fit for Giants! But i think i might be more stoked shopping in Canada where helpings are WAY BIGGER! Home and soaking the salad leaves. We got these at 80cents a

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Jed had just misjudged a jump onto a chair which he normally would not have bungled up. He was just a teensy weensy bit banged up and i felt so sorry for him and felt sad that he's growing old and maybe making mistakes now.Jo: It's so sad that he's growing old...Sister: At least he's having the chance to grow old, and not like Prints. (my previous dog who died suddenly at the age of 7)Amen.

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I want to be a positive person. (And the only person who will ever hear me whine extensively will be Gem. What a privilege, my boy! HAHAHA.)But seriously. Yes. I want to be a positive and optimistic person. Not overly so. Just having a balance of both optimism and realism, but inclining more towards someone who will try to look on the brighter side of things.That said, i find that being a real

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-90011232915498789532010-06-28T13:49:00.006+08:002010-06-28T15:08:30.781+08:00

Quite tired from staring at the computer screen, so here're just some pictures with short captions. My potato gratin part 1 Cheryl's delicious mushroom risotto that was polished off by the end of the day. Everyone loved it! My grilled chicken which Hannah jaga-ed and it turned out deliciously cooked and juicy looking and caramelized. Albeit a little burnt on the skin, but the meat was tasty!

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Had an informal house party yesterday, and one dish that i was particularly proud of was the grilled chicken dishes. They weren't my own creations though i did add and change a coupla things here and there. Here're the marinades that i used.1) The Raptors Favourite BBQ Chicken (from Chef and Home! Asian Food Channel webbie)Lemon Juice (but i sub-ed it with lime juice)Worchestershire sauceRed bell

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-81794392865983444302010-06-25T12:17:00.007+08:002010-06-25T12:39:07.832+08:00

(Older) Sister: Oooo! The peaches are so pretty!Jo: Cos they are Snow Beauty Peaches...Jo: (in my best Disney chirpy show host impersonation) Hi! What's your name? *points to a peach*Sister: (in high pitched child voice) Ariel! (y'know, from The Little Mermaid movie...)Jo: And what's yours?Sister: Cinderella!Jo: Snow White!We are such retards. In our late 20s. :) I like!

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-72527408677959602822010-06-24T09:00:00.001+08:002010-06-25T12:37:35.334+08:00

Here's what i see on some mornings when i wake up.He's my excuse for not waking up. Sigh.What's yours? :) Contented doggy.

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Yesterday, "church" was so different for me.I can honestly say that for a while now, things haven't been as "fruitful" as i would want with respect to ministry (worship/music team) and my personal walk with God. But yesterday was different. And it all started with knowing God's mandate of royalty upon me, and the choice to ACCEPT IT.One thing i've taken away from the school of supernatural

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I have one important announcement. GEM IS FINALLY DONE WITH SCHOOL!!!You can visit his sort of e-portfolio at:http://www.davidpaints.carbonmade.com/ In other news... Oh dog lovers especially, you have to see this, it's hilarious! He's the Beatboxing Dog!and this...Owner: "Are you stoopid?"Mishka: "NOoooooooooooooooooo"Isn't she smart?!?!

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-30457860278540307792010-06-16T22:41:00.005+08:002010-06-16T23:13:36.278+08:00

We are zee Wedding Band-ers (J, C, B, T, and yours truly) for another lovely couple. It's really fun playing for weddings. I get to play the piano, enjoy the music and worship (if any), be with a team of friends, get to eat the catered food, witness the couple's significant moment(s), be surrounded by beautiful decor, I get to dress up (all those online blogshop buys put to good use somehow

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So, how'd you like my new blog template? I like it because i seems neater and my photos come with a border, but i'm wondering if this will stick. I do wonder how i can make fuller use of the screen width though.The orange one has been around ever since this blog began and i decided to try the switch since the new templates are an improvement from the old Blogger ones. I didn't mean for the blog

Jolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211335785473830960noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895408.post-87949626008753052752010-06-09T10:47:00.002+08:002010-06-09T10:50:59.119+08:00

A friend once said some time ago that i'm a "nu chiang ren". Recently, he concluded that i still look like one on the outside, but i'm actually soft on the inside.To my other friends who know me personally: am i either or neither?

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Apple. iPhone. 4.*drool*

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I had the strangest feeling of being ignored in the last week or so... But i think it's partly me as well. I notice that i'm feeling a bit more reclusive than normal these days. Hoping it's just those crazy woman hormones that go seasonally nuts and would be temporary. Speaking of which. Am having a terrible ice cream craving right now. Okay, to the freezer i go.

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