This Past Week

Hm...what has happened so far this week? I started to work on a different project in Mexico, which is exciting. I downloaded Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, which took me all day yesterday to download. So SLOW. So I'm organizing all these documents into one big GIGANTIC PDF file and then sorting out what is what (including translating it into English from Spanish).

So what else happened this week? I've been working with the investment bank for the other project in the UAE. It's fun. On Monday night I got to go to this Kenichi Ohmae dinner and met some people in the consulting field. It was totally awesome - though I didn't really talk about business - more about Singapore. I'm learning more and more about Singapore (not necessarily good/bad information, just the way things work here).

So what else? This whole week I've been focusing on the UAE project and a bit of the Mexican project.

Last night I went to Orchard for some Japchae! But it was a bit too oily. I prefer the one in Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City).

Tonight I'm going to the opera, and afterwards I have no clue what I will be doing. It's such a time crunch because I get off of work at 6, then I have to run home and shave the legs, then I have to run off to Esplanade - of course taking a taxi - and meeting Jack there.

Saturday is a day filled with swimming and tennis around Somerset

Matchbox Twenty - Disease

Friday after work I went to Fpoo's house to help MamaM with her ladies-only dinner party. It was catered by her aunt, and the food was traditional Malay. It was so much fun, and I met some more new people. The best food though was the appetizer - lychee stuffed with minced shrimp accompanied by a slice of avocado and topped with a plum sesame sauce (which was heavenly). I might have snuck a piece of mango or two before the guests arrived. And Fpoo's grandma ("Baba") totally called me out on it ^.^ haha!! But it was a lot of fun. All the ladies started belly dancing, and I ran and hit underneath the table when MamaM called me to come dance too. She tried teaching me before the party started, and I actually learned that it isn't an easy thing. I'm not big on shaking the hips anyways :p. Friday night I stayed over and played on Saturday all day. Originally the plan was to go out and play some badminton, but the day was so dreary that we stayed indoors. The cedele bakery has this delicious blueberry chocolate cake with cheesecake and crushed pecan filling (in layers). SO DELICIOUS. I finished the rest the next morning ^.^!

Friday night was fun because even though I was exhausted, I stayed up so late just to talk about martial arts (and learn a few cool moves from muay thai!) from Fpoo. He's leaving this Wednesday, so yeah :( it's the last time we'll be able to just hang out for a while. So Saturday was watching some Sarah Brightman and lazying around. Saturday night we went to eat a Banana Leaf, which is in Little India. The food wasn't bad! (But my farts may have been especially vicious afterwards LOL!)

What else....food.....yes so then Faruq and I met up with St.Ha. at New Asia Bar (which was closed, so we were on the 70th floor of the Swissotel instead) to watch the fireworks. Then we met up with YC and his girlfriend Hazel (who is SO cute!!) at a live music place called Timbre. Then afterwards we went clubbing at the Ministry of Sound. I'm not the clubbing type at all, but we all had fun. So what else? Afterwards I went home and eventually fell asleep. Today was such a lazy day for me - but at least I'm well rested for the coming week!!

Miss you tinks,
S

oops i did it again!

Yeah, this is the time to make a serious confession: I sometimes listen to Britney Spears while working in the offiCe. But I have no shame!!! No shame!


So today I came a bit late into work because I came back from KL so late last night. Then today I just reviewed some notes from the meetings and organized them. Then I went to Clarke Quay for dinner at Iguana Cafe, which was all right but nothing too special, then we went to tcc for dessert. Andd now I am pooped, but I am excited about this weekend?!

waiting around in Malaysia

Hi Baby! I am currently waiting for my coworker to meet up with him after a five hour "coach" (bus) ride. The seats were surprisingly uber comfortable and plush - and they had massage features! I thought that they would have some "powerpoints" (outlets) to work, but no luck-so I just slept basically the whole time. They served a breakfast of rice, roasted soybeans, and baked chicken. However, the soybeans were with those nasty little sardine-ish things, so I avoided them. I just can't bring myself to eat anything that still has eyes... So what else? I might stay here overnight in KL (Kuala Lumpur). We shall see how everything goes. I was walking around the bus terminal and saw "tit bits" hhaahahhahahaha I laughed to myself, maybe even a few chuckles....yeah. Funny. Ok well I am meeting him soon. Ttyl baby! Miss you un poquito!! Love, Sansies

Tiring Weekend!

On Friday, after work, I went out to play some pool (lots of pool) and came home late, collapse on the bed and was wondering how I would ever wake up on time to play some badminton. Unfortunately (and fortunately), it rained on and off on Saturday, so badminton was canceled (as well as the courts being booked). I just went over early to Paragon to go for some grocery shopping to make my 'famous' (not really) Lemon Blueberry Trifle (which turned out great!). Then we just came back, and I recruited everyone to help out a little to make this trifle (which made it more special/more delicious)! The end product was really nice, and next time I am considering using different flavo(u)rs just to see how it would turn out. But I love lemons so much...maybe raspberries would be nice (but they are so soft...hmmm). So then SH and I went to sleep (like a bunch of cats ^.^), and I'm pretty sure that I slept the most of the group there. We got to see some photos from the Thailand and Laos trip that our friends took; the party was a farewell party, and a lot of fun but bittersweet. We grilled some hot dogs, franks, and chicken (which came last but was definitely the best). I also bought two Korean 'couture' dresses from People of Asia Co. I'm wearing one right now!! :D

On Sunday I went to Orchard to do some more shopping, and I got a work outfit from Zara (just a nice white shirt and high waisted black skirt). Then Fpoo and NM picked me up from Taka to run to Botanical Gardens. What else? Then we went shopping at Tanglin Mall for some food (while thinking about a place to eat dinner), and suddenly we decided to make Buffalo Wings at 'home,' Mac&Cheese, and some delicious salad (Nicoise? Rocket?) - Spinach + Rocket + Goat Cheese + Roasted Pine nuts + Olive OIl + Balsamic Dressing = delicious salad. The buffalo wing sauce wasn't too spicy, but I ate enough that it made me cry. haha! But I am loving that we are cooking together - seriously it makes the experience 1000x better than when you go to a restaurant. And I am sort of a poohead because I like to snack while cooking. But when I am around food, I have no chance...

So here begins a new week! I will be in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow!! Crazzzzzy!!! :D