Many Thanks

Would like to take some time to THANK many LOVELY People who have spent time and effort to open their house for 2007's Christmas Gathering and organising such wonderful get-to-gether.

1) Bernice and Family - 22nd Dec 2007 (4pm to 8pm) : For opening your new adobe to house the TIMKEN colleagues and their family. Sorry i was late... Great effort on the Fondu and Potato...

2) Sandy and Andy - 22nd Dec 2007 (6pm to late): For letting us come over to your Mum's house and making such a DIN! Thanks for all the lovely presents, the wonderful food, the Christmas ambience, the beautiful cutleries and most important, the wonderful time to mingle with all the lovely guest... I am so touch that you made an effort to do this even though you are pregnant and its so tiring to organise a party with a stomache!

3) Aunty Cad and Uncle David - 23rd Dec 2007 (4pm till late): No words can express how i feel towards this couple. They give 100% to make their guest feel at home and spare no expense to make all feel so Delighted- from the catered food - LEMON GRASS Thai and CHINESE DIM SUM to the wonderful Bubbly and the tons of presents... And not forgetting the Must Have Christmas Carolling (sing-a-long)! I wished i had videoed the scene!

Thanks for the Hamilton and the Rattle.

4) Vincent and Angeline - 27th Dec 2007 (6pm till late) : Thanks for opening your very beautiful home to us ALWAYS... you are always so delighted to let us Mess around in your KITCHEN preparing food for the STEAMBOAT! Ben and Myself love hanging out at your place. A pat on the back for Angeline, who also is pregnant to allow us to ransack your drawers and fridge, to allow the guys to game till so late!

5) Gwen and the SF Girls - 28th Dec 2007 (12noon till 3pm): Thanks for making reservations. To the SF gals, i always have such good times together with you wild girls! All TALK is possible with you pals... its like NO REERVATIONS with the SF gals! can't wait for the next gathering in FEB08!

To ALL:

2007 IS ABOUT TO PASS. LETS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES TOGETHER, CHERISH ONE ANOTHER.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER MORE IN 2008, LEARN FROM OUR PAST MISTAKES, AND GO INTO 2008 WITH A HEART OF THANKSGIVING THAT WE HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO FALL BACK ON.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!

Misfortunes for Christmas

Christmas is Suppose to be Great!
Well it is.... UP to certain extend.

But i ran into some misfortunes...

1) Christmas Eve:

7pm and still in office working.

2) Christmas Day:

Suppose to go to church with Ben but he decided to back out.

Carried a Heavy luggage and put it in the Car's boot. Left the key in the boot and slamped the cover closed. Left with a key-less Yenni who cannot make her way to Church as the key was in the boot.

Walked to MIL house to get the spare keys.

Reached Church Car park and it was full. Public Car park opp Church was full.

Stupid old F*** Uncle reverse and hit into my car, nothing major though. Since its Christmas so lao nia do not want to pick a fight.

Decided to park at Junction 8 finally. Waited for SBS Bus but no bus came. How to make it to church? i'm already 45mins late!

Decided not to go church eventually. Ended up watching Alvin and the Chipmunks on Chrismas morning alone.

Sad Storey...

An Invitation this Christmas!

Have you Ever stopped to think what Christmas is really about?

School-term break? Family Vacations? Parties and Friends? Gifts and Presents? Glitz and Holiday Lights?

Well, the Centerpiece for Christmas is really GOD.

Inviting all those who can spare a bit of time on Christmas Morning (25th Dec 2007, Tuesday, 9.30am) to my Church, Living Praise Presbyterian Church, 8A Bishan Street 13 Sinapore 579794 for a Christmas Service and there after - Christmas Lunch.

Click here for Map:

http://www.livingpraise.org.sg/Contact_Us.htm

Give me a tingle if you can make it .

I will be there to Welcome you with OPEN ARMS.

See Yah!

** Running In the Rain **

Saturday - 8th Dec 2007, 11pm

Warming up for a Jog with Ben @ East Coast.

We love Night Jogging @ East Coast.

No Sun, A light breeze, competing with the flora for Oxygen.

But this faithful day, half way through the jog it started to drizzle.

I decided to head back for the starting point, increasing my pace.

However, the drizzle became bigger droplets and the sky unfolded.

Rain was beating against my face, my vision blurred, my clothes soaked.

There was no shelter nearby, i just continued to run...

I have to admit, i enjoyed the moment.

Drenched yet Happy - going back to 8, when i got out of the awaiting school bus and played in the rain!

The cold wind shivered my physical body, But the freedom was calming enough.

There is this unspoken warmth - spiritually, that enabled me to enjoy this lovely moment - Running in the Rain - together with the LOVE of my Life...

I Eat, I Shoot, I Post

I just wanna share with all my wonderful friends out there.

Something about my Husband - Ben!

Apart from the well know facts that he LOVES drinking beer and has a glib tongue,

I need to let you know his favourite wed-site for the last 3 months or so...

He has been raving about this site to me. At least once a week i will hear it in our conversations.

Please check out:

http://ieatishootipost.blogspot.com/

This web-site has sent Ben to Gastronomy Heaven.

You can search for food via different locations, via ethnic grp or via the type of food.

Using the food rating given, you can guage the "Yummility" of the food.

Ben loves the layout of this site, the mouth watering photos and the lively reviews and even updates of the different stall visited by Leslie (Author of the site). He is always asking me where this guy finds time to go to various location to savour these fare.

Anyway, the next place that i have on plan to visit is ----

Steamboat and Charcoal BBQ buffet at:

Fortune Cuisine Blk 106 Clementi St 12#01-38A/B67778622 Lunch $16.80++, Child $11.80++ Dinner $22.80++, Child $15.80++

*****Wanna Join me? *****

Crazy Christmas

When was the last time you caught a musical by a Local production?




Well it has been quite a while. The last local play i caught was Cabaret in July 2006 by Beatrice Chia and Fei Xiang... That turned out to be tad of a Disappointment...




Decided to give "Crazy Christmas" a try.




And it turned out to be a lovely assemble. Enjoyed it very much that i have booked tickets for the replay of: "Dim Sum Dollies - The History of Singapore".

Synopsis:

Come join Selena Tan, Pam Oei, Emma Yong, Tan Kheng Hua, Denise Tan, Sebastian Tan, Hossan Leong, Robin Goh, Lim Yu Beng, John Lee and Lim Kay Siu for A CRAZY CHRISTMAS!

This holiday season will be tingling with music and mirth as Selena and friends take to the stage with their favourite Christmas moments! Join them as they put new zest into old Christmas carols, sing along as they celebrate the sprit of joy, friendship and love.When this talented group of Singapore’s best theatre thespians get together, you can count on sparks flying and jubilant singing that will lift your spirits come end of the year.

Date:
28 Nov – 9 Dec 2007

Time:
Tues to Sun 8pm with Sat 2pm

Venue:
Drama Centre, National Library 3rd Floor

Price:
Standard - S$60, S$45, S$30

Ticketing:
Call SISTIC hotline: (65) 6348 5555 or visit www.sistic.com.sg or SISTIC Authorised Agents Islandwide

**** Well, Don't take my word for it... Go check it out yourself!****

Standard Chartered Marathon

Woke up at 5am this Morning....

Have not waken up at such obscene hours for a very long time.

Its the BIG DAY! For Ben!

It's his first Marathon and he was running with 2 of his buddies... (Patrick and Eric)

My Lao Gong is running the Stan Chart Marathon BUT he is starting it small taking the 10km route.

Well, my brother is law is doing the 42km and my gal friend Lynn is doing the 21KM. I am so proud of them... It really takes great determination and discipline and what i call a "mind over body" attitude to run this distance.

I, as a dutiful wife is out to support them with my BEAUTIFUL gal friend Eileen.

Its great Dismay that i did not bring my Camera along... I am so insensitive when it comes to things like these. I could have here an explosion of photos of sweaty bodies....

Check out this web to see the 10km route taken by the runners:

http://www.singaporemarathon.com/en/route/?sec=204&ssec=553

Verdict:

Ben finished his 10km without stopping. He got his medal.

Time taken: Ard 50mins +. (Waiting for stan chart to send us the information as he has this tracking device tied to his shoes. )

The energy there was real good. So much so all 3 of them are thinking of doing the Half Marathon next year...

Well lets see of this materializes...

As for me, i had breakfast with Eieen while they ran, but ended up having the runs...

: (

I'm very proud to have him complete the race though its a mere 10km. Will be there to support him again if he is participating next year...

I was Away

Went for a Get Away with my Mate and a bunch of Fun-Loving Friends and Now i'm back to reality.

28th Sept 07 - 2nd Oct07 ============ BALI

3rd Oct 07 - 6th Oct07 ============== PHUKET

The Sand, The Sun, The Sea.

Bali:

Phuket:

More Pics Coming Up... I just need to try to get them loaded....

Awaiting for my Next Holiday!

Red Lappy

It was the 23rd Sept07 (Sunday)....

There was a slight drizzle outside and i was furiously typing away on my computer when the door bell rang...

"Ding Dong", "Ding Dong"

A peep through the view hole saw Familiar and DEAR faces.

I opened the door, someone came in, handed me something, said a few words and then left as briskly as they came.

I was handed this:

To that Special Someone (S),( Anonymity is requested here) :

Thank you very much. Though its meant for me, Ben LOVES it very much... I am typing this blog not on this new machine as he is using it... Once Again, you guys have to STOP splurging on me. ..

Some pics of the beauty:

I cannot help but buy a cover for my new lappy. A trip to the Apple Centre and i have turned my Mac Book into a Fiery Hot Lappy.

Now i need to learn how to use this. I have alway been a True Blue Windows User.... :0) :0) :0)

I Just bought myself a New set of Wheels...

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Tadah!

She's Quite a Beauty i think....

Tested her out just now. Went for a Short Bladding session @ 11pm @ East Coast.

I Prefer Bladding at night. Can Avoid the Sun you see...

Verdict: Some Crinkling sound on the Left Blades, but otherwise, the going was smooth and less energy exerted to conquer further distances....

I'm $235 poorer....

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Ju Shin Jung

I am not going through any Koren Phrase.
I just happen to poke my nose into Korean food recently.

Believed it or not, I took HALF DAY to check out this Korean outlet so that i can eat without hurries, savour the moment....

Getting out of Office Feels SO GOOD! SO SHIOK!

Looking out for Ben Ben to pick me up...

Checked out this restaurant:

Ju Shin Jung @ East Coast.

It specialise in Korean BBQ and that was what i had.

Tried the Sirloin Set - $32
The Pork Belly Set - $22
Total Bill turned out to be $68.

Pictures:

Wrap The Meat!

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Stuff into my BIG MOUTH!

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A Happy Yenni After a Satisfying Meal.

Which reminds me of something my husband said many a times: You're the happiest when you are eating....

There is indeed certain level of truth in that statement.

Overall conclusion:

$ RAHTER EXPANSIVE $

But the food was rather good. The side dishes were plentiful and re-fillable. I especially like the cold toufu and the Jelly Fish.

The Korean Barley Tea is nice and cold. I drank so much of it!

Service was rather good. The Waitress cooked the Food for us.

Would be back when I feel RICH.

XOXOXOX

Lovely Shermaine

Remember the Karaoke Mum I was Blogging about last week?

Well... She as Given birth to a very very BEAUTIFUL Baby Girl....

Ladies and Gentlemen....

Presenting:

BABY SHERMAINE!

Baby Shermaine weighs 3.99kg at Birth!

WOW! A BIG BABY!

Soooo Adorable!

Pics @ Mt E....

Well... Does this Bring out the Mother insticnt in any of you???

Botak Jones on a Friday

The much raved about BOTAK JONES turns out to be a.....

DISMAY

Friday night at BOTAK JONES did not do me any Justice... The food does not sink in with my Palettes.

OR

Maybe its the expectation built from all the good reviews...

I checked out the outlet at:

Ang Mo Kio,
Yue Hua Food PlaceBlock 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 5

**** I must stress that the usual waiting time is ard 1/2 hour, but we were lucky. The food came in 15mins... :) ****

Dinner Started with Salads:

Caesar Salad is the best amoung the 3.. I can taste the anchovies used to make the dressing...

Then Mains:

Cajun Chicken

Australian Rib-Eye Steak

Fish and Chips

Roasmary Lamb Chops

I had the Steak and all i can say is PHIN's and Jack's Place beats this hands down...


Ben had the Cajun Chicken and it was as dry as a Sun Shined Sponge.... (Where the hell did a get this analogy from?.. it's just something that came into my mind...)


We Ended with BBQ Wings...



Well... The BBQ wings were relatively good...

BURP!

Additional notes: The Fries were just too many... The Coleslaw portion is too BIG BIG BIG!

However, here is the Website should you wanna check BOTAK JONES out...

http://www.botakjones.com/index.php





But one thing I must compliment is the condiments they provided... Beside the usual Chilli and Ketchup, They had Malt Vinegar, Mustard, BBQ sauce on evey table. That's very nice... I Simply love Vinegar with my fries.... :)