It's the Thought that Counts

Angeline recieved a Dior pefume and a Chanel Lotion from Yuan 老师 as a farewell gift. In return, Angeline got her a necklace and a pair of earings from Diva.

Thus, you can interpret the title in your own ways. Oh well!

A Good Bargain

Angeline found a NOW (debit) card mailed to her from UOB. If Angeline has applied for it, she won't be scratching her head so hard then. After a call to Ck, she realized that her old mini debit card would be faced out by UOB in 3 weeks time and NOW card would officially take over. Angeline assumed that UOB wants to continue its banking partnerhsip with Angeline by mailing her the NOW card without her asking for it.

Sitting comfortably in Angeline's Burberry purse (blue label) now, Angeline thought that it matches with the Standard Chartered (Esprit) card which is coincidentally red in colour as well. If you are thinking that Angeline's (pathetic) salary is good enough to afford that card, Angeline would like to inform you that the card is actually a supplementary card.

After reading through the brochure that explains (prehaps 'promotes' is an more appropriate word in this context) the benefits and privileges of the NOW card, Angeline decided to activate it and start using it.

Why you should apply for UOB NOW Card?

1. The UOB NOW Card is an ez-link card, a debit card and an ATM card all rolled into one.
   
2. Sign up now to enjoy first year fee waiver and stand a chance to win more than S$20,000 worth of SONY & Sony Ericsson products in the NOW Lucky Draw.
   
3. Get SMART$ rebates when you use your UOB NOW Debit Card. SMART$ work just like regular dollars, allowing you to redeem cash discount for shopping, dining and entertainment at over 500 outlets across Singapore.

What are the requirements?

1. You must be a Singapore Citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident or foreigner and at least 16 years old.
   
2. You must have a UOB Savings Account or Current Account.
   
3. No minimum income is required.

How much does it cost?

1. Annual card membership fee of S$18 will be charged per year.

How do I apply?

1. Fill up an application form and mail to:
   UOB Card CentreRobinson Road
   P.O. Box 1688Singapore 903338
   
2. Visit any UOB Group Branch
   
3. Call UOB at 1800 222 2121

Lelong Lelong

As Angeline was siting in her office (busy editing photos for the previous entry), Sylvie from Beacon Educational Supplies walked in to conduct a door-to-door sales demonstration for a new brand of Early Childhood resources. The most popular choice (made by Angeline) was usually Lakeshore, as they cater to children's learning and devlopment needs extensively. However, Angeline thought that it didn't matter to be introduced to a new brand.

The new brand is known as Ludia. Their products are designed in France and manufactured in China. After Sylvie's detailed explanation and persistant persuasion for Angeline to try the learning resources, Angeline discovered that she actually took a liking to them. This batch of new learning resources aims to train (mainly) children's Concentration and Logical Thinking Skills. Furthermore, it encourages children's independence and abilities to complete or master tasks competently.

Angeline would recommend this set of new learning resources to any friend who has young children at home or as a gift for any celebration for young children. Besides, Beacon Educational Supplies is having a promotion now. Discounts are up to 25 % (if you are purchasing them in a set). If you have no young children to pamper, please buy one for Angeline to play then. Angeline is not kidding you when she tells you that she likes the new learning resources.

A little bit more on why Angeline is keen to recommend these new learning resources. Angeline was challenged when she was asked to do some of the puzzles that were presented to her. Imagine that! Nonetheless, Angeline managed to complete it (quite) effortlessly after a few attempts at it. Well, challenging and captivating puzzles always intrigued Angeline. Seriously, Angeline is wondering if you get her hint (literally). Heh!

Age Ggroup:
2 years and up

Educational Target:
Colours
Concentration
Deduction
Description
Fine Motor Skills
Language Abilities
Logical Thinking Skills
Observation
Size

Age Group:
3 years old and up

Educational Target
Colours
Concentration
Deduction
Observation
Orientation
Spatial Organisation
Symetry


Age Group:
3 years old and up

Educational Target:
Coding/Decoding Skills
Concentration
Creativity
Description
Fine Motor Skills
Imagination
Language Abilities
Logical Thinking Skills
Notion
Orientation


Age Group:
3 years old and up

Educational Target:
Coding/Decoding Skills
Concentration
Description
Fine Motor Skills
Imagination
Language Abilities
Logical Thinking Skills
Orientation

Age Group:
3 years old and up

Educational Target:
Concentration
Creativity
Deduction
Description
Fine Motor Skills
Imagination
Language Abilities
Observation

For more information, please log onto www.ludia-asia.com

Anyone who is interested to purchase the new learning resources, please tag Angeline and she will provide you with more details promptly. Now, Angeline is looking foward to recieve her new puzzle from 'someone'.

A Stroke of Luck

As Angeline was walking around Marina Square after work on 17 June 2008, she 'bumped' into (literally) into Yuan. Thus, they agreed to go for dinner together.

Clueless about what to have to dinner, Angeline and Yuan went to look at the shopping mall's directory. As Angeline was (generally) not a fussy eater, she let Yuan decided what she prefered to have dinner.

Their conversation at the directory was as below:

Yuan: Waraku?
Angeline: I just had it on Sunday.
Yuan: Spageddies?
Angeline: I don't want to eat pasta.
Yuan: Yoshinoya?

Angeline: You don't eat Yoshinoya.
Yuan: Why don't you decide?
Angeline: Japanese or Thai food?
Yuan: Thai.
Angeline: Let's go Lerk Thai then!

Angeline is indeed not a fussy eater. She managed to make a choice before Yuan listed out the whole directory of restaurants. Heh!

When Angeline and Yuan reached Lerk Thai, Yuan exclaimed that Lerk Thai was having a promotion that the 3rd customer would get to dine in free with every 2 paying customers. Yuan then turned to ask Angeline if they should go for the promotion. Angeline was wondering where on earth did Yuan see a '3rd' person whom they could go together and enjoy the promotion. Angeline asked Yuan if she thought they would be that lucky enough to bump into another friend at Marina Square then. Yuan just laughed it off. However, Angeline was left wondering about the '3rd' person.

Angeline and Yuan then told the waitress to get ready a table for 2 and Yuan requested for a window seat. When they were showed to their table, Angeline had difficulties getting into the seat. Looking across, Yuan faced the same problem. Thankfully, Angeline was not the only one and anyone would if he or she was going to squeze through a tiny slot to reach the seat that could be barely pull out 5 inches from the table and with an identical seat that was blocking the way.

For dinner, Angeline and Yuan shared a 'Dinner Value Meal' that consisted of Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup, Stuffed Chicken, Green Curry Chicken with Steamed Rice, a side dish of two Thai Fish Cakes and Mango with Glutinous Rice for desserts. It seemed that Angeline and Yuan were on diet by sharing the 'Dinner Value Meal'. However, it was not the case. Looking at the menu, the 'Dinner Value Meal' consists of a generous seving of Papaya Salad, a bigger bowl of Tom Yum Soup, 3 Stuffed Chicken, and a larger portion of Green Curry Chicken. Angeline (and prehaps Yuan) wondered what has happened to the portion of the food that was served.

Angeline was totally bloated from the dinner (despite the miserable portion). On the other hand, Yuan was still hungry. For your information, Angeline did not eat her portion. Angeline told her that she might be full after eating the Glutinous Rice from the desserts. To their (great) diasppointment, the waiter told them that the chosen dessert was sold out. Jokingly, Angeline told the waiter to fly one in from Bangkok. When Angeline saw the stunned look on his face, Angeline decided to ask for the bill.



As Yuan was still feeling hungry, Angeline then suggested going somewhere else for desserts.

Their conversation was as below:

Angeline: Andersen's?
Yuan: I don't want.
Angeline: Rochor Beancurd with Doughsticks?
Yuan: I don't want.
Angeline: Bugis's HK Desserts Place?
Yuan: I don't want.
Angeline: You decide then.
Yuan: Chinatown's Wei Xiang Yuen.
Angeline: Nice?
Yuan: Best in Singapore, come I show you there.

Talking about fussy eaters earlier, Angeline has found her match. Since Yuan was such a fussy eater, Angeline decided to trust her (for once).

As parallel parking was out for Angeline, she chose to park at the public carpark beside Fuo Ya Si and walked over to the desserts place. Just as Angeline and Yuan were walking away from the car, Yuan asked Angeline if she had put the parking coupon. Thus, Angeline walked back and did the deed.

At Wei Xiang Yuen, Yuan ordered a Mango Pomelo Sago for herself, Egg Pudding for Angeline and Water Chestnut Cakes for sharing. Looking at the desserts, Angeline believed Yuan when she mentioned that she was still hungry.



As Angeline was bloated from dinner, she was struggling with her desserts. On the other hand, Yuan finished them (all) effortlessly. Not wanting to waste food, Angeline decided to take a rest and cam-whore (in an attempt to digest her food) before she continued to eat the desserts.

Yuan obligied Angeline (damn) willingly and Angeline must admit that she seemed more experienced than herself. Oh well!

Angeline thought that she has definitely lost to Yuan (in term of facial expressions). Till the next time then!

WIth much effort, all the desserts were proudly finished by Angeline (and mostly Yuan). As Angeline was really (overly) bloated from all the food, she decided to take a slow walk (included shopping at Chinatown) back to the car. When Angeline reached the car, she cursed herself for the slow walk. She was fined S$6.00 for overdue parking coupon. One glance at the time on the fine, it read "8.47pm" and Angeline's parking coupon expired at 8.45pm. Angeline shall salute all the 'hardworking' government officers! Oh well, at least she wasn't fined S$30.00 if Yuan didn't remind her to put the parking coupon.

P/S: Happy Birthday, Yuan!
P/P/S: A timely birthday treat for Yuan!

Money Well Spent

Angeline brought her Papa to Waraku Japanese Restaurant for his Father's Day celebration. As Waraku is located at Marina Square (which is next to Sun Tec City that was organizing the IT Fair), Angeline decided to call the restaurant and make a reservation in advance to aviod disappointment. Apparently, Waraku was running full house and Angeline was placed 4th on the waiting list for a table of 6 persons.

Angeline made the phone call at 6.00pm and she reached Waraku at 7.00pm with her family. A quick check with the counter staff at Warauku confirmed that Angeline was next on the waiting list, which meant that Angeline would get a table once there was one available. What's more, the staff has informed Angeline that a table has paid for their bill and should be leaving soon. Angeline thought that her lucky stars were shinning on her.

In the end, Angeline and her family entered Waraku at 7.40pm. A 40 minutes wait for one table who has apparently paid the bill and should be leaving soon. Angeline just wondered what was the customers at that table doing for a good 40 minutes. Oh well!

Angeline defintely won't know what the customers at that table were doing. However, Angeline has witnessed the power of Nintendo DS Lite during the 40 mintues wait. Both her Papa and Mama took turns to play the Nintendo DS Lite during that period of time. They were competing with each other to break Celine's highest records of barbequing 53 fishballs. Heh!

Once inside Waraku, Angeline and her family browsed through the menu and promptly decided on their orders. Before Angeline could raise her hands to ask the waiter to take her orders, Ck appeared amazingly (Ck was supposed to have just boarded the train at Toa Payoh at 7.10pm). Angeline should applaude Ck for his timely arrival.

Dinner was settled in a fast moving fashion. Food was ordered, served and eaten within 35 minutes. Angeline should indeed praise Waraku for their speed in serving their customers their orders. As for the culinary skills of the chef, Angeline shall reserve her own opinions.

Right after dinner, Angeline and her family went shopping at Marina Square. It seemed as though the Great Singapore Sale has over whelmed (almost) everyone in Angeline's family. Angeline's Mama bought a pair of flip-flop from Myphosis, Celine bought a handphone pouch from Myphosis and Angeline bought a lipstick (bright pink) from Skin Food and 2 necklaces from Diva.

Naturally, Angeline's Papa (maybe Ck too) was getting slightly restless from the seemingly endless shopping spree. To pacifiy the men, a treat to Japanese desserts at Azabu Sabo was promised.

Due to some miscommunication (and prehaps multiple logistic misunderstanding), Angeline's Papa and Mama assumed that they were going straight to Azabu Sabo after Angeline and Celine announced the treat. As a result, they walked straight to Azabu Sabo, brought a cup of ice-cream (apparently, it was Durian flavour) and started to eat happily while Ck, Angeline, Celine and Marlyn continued shopping.

However, when Ck, Angeline, Celine and Marlyn fianlly reached Azabo Sabo, Papa and Mama were NOT there anymore. Gee!

A phone call to Mama found out that they were sitting at Starbucks and enjoying their cup of durian ice-cream. After all these hassles (of minor logistic miscommunciation), Angeline and her family were finally seated at Azabu Sabo (with half a cup of Durian ice-cream).

Once again, the Japanese desserts were ordered and served in a random speed. As Angeline has conveniently forgot the names of the Japanese desserts, there would be no specific recommendations. If you are meticulous enough to remember the picture (and order at Azabu Sabo on your visit), Angeline would recommend the one at the top. It is actually Red Bean Paste with Soft Ice-Cream.







If you are looking for exotic Japanese desserts, Azabu Sabo is the right place. However, if you prefer to have your exotic Japanese desserts served in a restaurant with good services, you can consider other places then.

If you can still remember, Angeline's Papa and Mama have walked into Azabu Sabo with half a cup of Durian ice-cream (from AZABU SABO). Apparenly, the waitress informed Angeline's Papa that the ice-cream should not be brought into the restaurant, as it was considered as take-away. If OUTSIDE FOOD was not allowed, Angeline would have been fine with it.

Angeline must have gotten her complaints genes from her Papa. Angeline's Papa argued that he bought the cup of ice-cream and found it yummy, thus he invited his family to try the other varieties in the restaurant. In the end, "Company policy" was the explanation that was given to Angeline's Papa. How convenient!

All in all, money was still well spent for companionship (ONLY).

Go Fly Kite

Angeline went to the IT Fair (PC Show) at Sun Tec City on 13 June 2008. As agreed, Angeline and Celine were supposed to meet at 6.30pm at Sun Tec City Conference Hall. However, a sms sent at 6.20pm to Angeline informed her that Celine would be late, as there were too many people onboard the buses that were heading to Sun Tec City. Well, Angeline sent an identical reply and told Celine that she would be reaching late as well. This was the first bad sign that Angeline has recieved, as it implied that Sun Tec City's IT Fair would be packed with people.

Thankfully, it was only a half an hour delay. Both Angeline and Celine reached promptly at 7.00pm. As predicted, the crowds were indeed overwhelming. The lobby was packed with people, the walkways were packed with people, the escalators were packed with people. Angeline would assume that you got the point.

With the intention of signing up for a new Starhub Broadband plan, Angeline and Celine decided to head straight to their booth. Oblivious to the fact that there were floor plans for visitors to browse and target the brands that they have in mind, Angeline and Celine walked straight into the conference halls at Level 4 (401 - 404). Taking a walk at this level made Angeline and Celine wasted 45 minutes of their time.

Angeline and Celine saw the floor plans that were display outside the conferences hall at Level 6 (601 - 603) when they took the escalator up in search of the Starhub booth. From the floor plans, there were over 30 IT brands that have participated for this Fair. As Angeline is more familiar with the common brands, Angeline only took snapshots of these brands.

Fortunately, Starhub's booth was relatively bigger in size as compared to some of the other brands at Level 6, thus Angeline and Celine found it effortlessly. Just as what Angeline and Celine have expected (Angeline checked up Starhub's website, found this special promotion and informed Celine), Starhub was giving away FREE HP MINI-NOTE PC with every new subscription or renewal of their Broadband plan.

After confirming some minor details with one of the Starhub promoter, Angeline and Celine quickly joined in the queue for Registration. After waiting for about 20 minutes, the girls finally got their queue number and proceeded to the Sales Counters. One glance at the digital counter that read "6723" and another glance at our queue number "6842", Angeline and Celine shrieked in shock. There are at least 120 people waiting in the queue before Angeline and Celine.

Angeline exclaimed to Starhub, "Please GO FLY KITE!"

Angeline was wondering if everyone was signing up for the same Broadband plan. If it was really the case, Angeline could be ensure that she was not the only 'kiasu' one who was targeting the FREE HP MINI-NOTE PC. FREE ONE LEH! Furthermore, Starhub was waiving off the activation charge of S$30.00 (exludes GST) and giving a free modem that worths S$99.00 (excludes GST) to new and exisitng subscribers who sign up for their Broadband plan only during the IT Fair. AND THAT WAS NOT ALL. For the first 200 customers (daily), they get to go home with a FREE NOKIA MOBILE PHONE. Unwillingly to give up such a good offer, Angeline and Celine waited for 2 hours. Angeline is indeed 'kiasu'.

Once at the counter, Angeline asked the Sales person to expedite her subscription. Time check was 9.30pm and Angeline was going to faint from hunger. Angeline assumed that Celine was suffering from hunger pangs (as well) when she confronted the Sales person at the counter and asked (maybe demanded) for an explanation why she had to wait for 2 hours for 120 people in the queue when there were over 52 Sales coutners serving customers at any one time. She has expected the turn-over of queue number to be faster when there are 52 serving counters. The Sales person apologized and explained that they have over thousands of applications and this over-whelming number caused them to be under-staff literally. Celine continued to argue that that are over 52 serving counters. Angeline don't see the point. Angeline just wanted to get the application done and zoomed off for dinner.

The Sales person explained the details of the contract to Angeline. Unknown to him, it fell on deaf ears, as Angeline simply couldn't concentrate. However, when he mentioned the FREE HP MINI-NOTE PC could only be collected at Funan IT Mall on 21 July 2008, Angeline jumped in shock and repeated (loudly) the date and the venue to him. He explained that it was the rule of HP and Starhub was going conveying the message. How convenient! At that point in time, Angeline really couldn't care less and just wanted to get the application done as soon as possible.

Just as Angeline was expecting for the Sales person to hand her the modem and the FREE NOKIA MOBILE PHONE, he told Angeline to proceed to the Cashier because the items have to scan before he could pass it to Angeline. ARGH! It simply implied another queue for Angeline and Celine. Losing her cool, Angeline complained to the Sales person that this was indeed riddiculous. Angeline has waited 20 mintues for Registration, 2 hours for Sales, and she don't know how long she need to wait for the Cashier (just to scan her 2 items). As the Sales person ensured them that it won't take more than 15 minutes, Angeline and Celine walked grumpily to the Cashier.

Angeline really didn't wait more than 15 mintues for the Cashier to scan the 2 items, but she waited for 10 minutes for the Sales person to transfer the 2 items from his (damn) Sales counter to the (damn) Cashier. Collecting her 2 items from the Cashier, Angeline walked to Esplanade with Celine to meet SD for dinner. All in all, Angeline thinks that Starhub should GO FLY KITE!

As the trio were tired and hungry, they walked into the nearest restaurant (which is Thai Express) and sat down. Without much deliberation, the food was quickly ordered. Angeline was hoping that the food would be served as quickly as it was ordered.

In less than 30 minutes, the 2 appetizers and 3 main courses were gone once they were placed on the table. Angeline was not the only one who was really really really hungry.



After dinner, SD suggested going over to Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge for drinks, as Angeline and Celine requested for somewhere with BIG and COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIRS. As Angeline and Celine didn't look very convinced, SD went to explain how he discovered the BIG and COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIRS at Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge.

In SD's words,

"I was going to Marina Square to collect my car yesterday after work. As I was driving out of the carpark, I realized that my CashCard has no value left. So I walked all the way back to the Marina Square to top up the CashCard at the machine. But SUAY la, the machine don't accept Citi ATM cards and I have to drive all the way to Pan Pacific, parked my car there and walked to all the way back to Millenia Walk to top up my CashCard at Citi Bank. That's why I walked past Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge and I saw the BIG AND COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIRS."

Angeline and Celine should have just nodded and followed him to Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge.

As promised by SD, Angeline and Celine indeed sat on BIG AND COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIRS at Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge. The lighting was slightly dim (as usual) and there were candles lit on every table (as usual again), thus the ambience created was supposingly romantic (but for sure, not with Celine and SD). Angeline supposed that the live band was the bonus for her experience at Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge.



The final decision was to open a bottle of red wine for sharing. Together with the red wine, the snacks were served by the waitress at the same time. Angeline has assumed that the snacks were complimentary because they did not order any snacks but they were still served by the waitress. Furthermore, Angeline didn't managed to take a look at the bill when it was presented to SD. Heh!



Other than drinking, eating and gossiping, Angeline also insisted that they cam-whored together. Celine and SD obliged (damn) unwillingly. Btw, Angeline would like to tell you that the Atrium is the name of Pan Pacific's Hotel Lounge, just in case you are wondering where did the Atrium pop up from. Heh!

Everyone went home happily except Angeline. SD got to hear 2 infamous gossips about him from Angeline and Celine. Celine is going to get the FREE HP MINI-NOTE PC. Angeline went home and got a nagging from Ck for going home at 2am and drinking wine (when she was sick). Oh well!

Being A Mother

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie.

She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you."

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my Mother, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night, I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. "What's wrong, are you well?" she asked. My Mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

"I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded, "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."

That Friday after work, I was a bit nervous as I drove over to pick her up. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an Angel's. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed," she said, as she got into the car, "They can't wait to hear about our date."

We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My Mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.

After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mother sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.

"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other's life.

We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.

"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice, much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.

A few days later, my Mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place Mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there. But nevertheless, I paid for two plates, one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time, "I Love You" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time'.

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby.
Somebody doesn't know that once you're a Mother, ‘normal’ is history.
Somebody said you can't love the second child as much as you love the first.
Somebody doesn't have two or more children.
Somebody said the hardest part of being a Mother is labour and delivery.
Somebody never watched her ‘baby’ get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military ‘boot camp’.
Somebody said a Mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.
Somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a Mother's heartstrings.
Somebody said a Mother's job is done when her last child leaves home.
Somebody never had grandchildren.
Somebody said your Mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.
Somebody isn't a Mother.

This isn't just about being a Mother. It's about appreciating the people in your lives while you have them no matter who that person is.

Watch your Thoughts, they become Words.
Watch your Words, they become Actions
Watch your Actions, they become Habits.
Watch your Habits, they become Character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny.

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

"As you mature, you realize it's better to find someone who's got your back than someone who turns your head."

"There comes a time in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, and who always will. Don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason they didn't make it to your future."

A Hole in the Pocket

After dragging the visit to the doctor for 4 days, Angeline finally made the consultation on 11 June 2008. As Angeline woke up with an even more terrible headache, sore throat, blocked nose and watery eyes, she knew that she has no other choice but to consult the doctor.

The inital plan was to make the trip to the doctor in the morning, come back home and sleep after taking lunch and the medicine. However, Angeline was really feeling so sick that she could only managed to wake up at 1pm.

Taking a quick shower to freshen up, Angeline was feeling slightly better. She decided to take a cab there, just in case she fainted from the extreme heat. To Angline's utter disappoinment, the clinic was CLOSED. Gee! Angeline just wasted S$3.00 on cab. Ok! The clinic was a stone throw from Angeline's house and anyone (healthy, who is NOT Angeline) can walk there within 5 to 10 minutes. Looking at the consultation hours, the clinic would be open again at 7pm. Feeling very reluctant to walk home, Angeline called her Papa to fetch her back.

Upon reaching home, Angeline did some channel surfing while waiting for the clinic to be opened again at 7pm. Being the typical 'Kiasu' Singaporean, Angeline left her house at 6.40pm and reached the clinic at 6.45pm. If you are thinking she is the only one waiting outside the clinic, you are wrong. There were already 2 persons in the queue when Angeline arrived. To think Angeline believes that she was being 'Kiasu' enough. Oh well!

Angeline assumed that the doctor would see his first patient at 7pm since it was printed on the door in black and white as the consultation hours. To Angeline's dismay, the doctor strolled in at 7.15pm and asked for the first patient 5 minutes later. Angeline (who was the 3rd in queue) only managed to see the doctor at 7.38pm. All Angeline has to say is "Happy OT to Dr. Loke!"

Dr. Loke did the check-up for Angeline and concluded that she has viral infection. Thus, she needs to be put on antibiotics. As Angeline complained of a terrible headache, sore throat and watery eyes, Dr. Loke prescribed medicine for each of the following symptoms. Looking at the previous records, Angeline apparently would develope gastric if she consumes some of the medicine at one time. As a result, Dr. Loke added another dosage of gastric pills for Angeline. As if that is not enough for Angeline, Dr. Loke went on to prescribe ventolin tablets for Angeline. Apparently, the tablets would help Angeline to open her sensitive airways and help for to breathe better. Sadly, Angeline's attempts to bargain for the number of medicine to be reduced have failed, as Dr. Loke explained that it was neccessary for Angeline to take all the prescribed medicine.

In the end, Angeline left the clinic with 7 types of medicine, 2 days of Medical Leave and a total bill of S$43.00.

Angeline has burned a hole in her pocket. On the other hand, Dr. Loke has his pocket filled with S$43.00 that Angeline has contributed.

1 + 1 = 2

Angeline is sick, so is Ck.

Waking up to a sore throat, stiff neck and blocked nose on Saturday morning, Angeline popped one tablet with the hope of getting better (better still, recover from it). Well, she got slightly better and was able to enjoy her evening. Much to Angeline's disappointment, the symptoms returned on the following Sunday morning. Just as Angeline was thinking of taking a MC for the next day, Ck phoned Angeline to tell her that he was going to a doctor to get a MC for Monday. *cough cough*

In the end, Angeline accompanied Ck to the doctor on Sunday evening, took dinner and sent home back to rest. Angeline then went home, popped another tablet and went to sleep.

On Monday, Ck got slightly better and Angeline got slightly worse. As Ck was resting at home the whole day, he was recovering and thus, he was able to meet Angeline for dinner.

Despite Ck's numerous attempts in persuding Angeline to consult the doctor, Angeline stood firm and rejected his requests. Finally, the sick couple decided to head to IMM for dinner. Angeline proposed eating at Wan Chai Hong Kong Cafe and Ck agreed (unwillingly), as he still has the phobia of the cafe charging him S$3.00 for a sunny-side-up.

Thankfully for Angeline, the food was fantastic. The Seafood Crispy Noodles that Ck has chosen was well-liked by him and Angeline's Baked Pork Chop Rice was baked to perfection. The Pork Chops were tender and juciy, even the home-made soup was good, full of taste (Angeline don't know how to describe the taste la). In comparison, the Milk Tea was not that fantastic. Angeline thinks that the tea flavour was too strong, that means no much milk taste infused into the drink. Angeline don't like. Giving credits to the food, Wan Chai will still see Angeline again.

Under normal circumstances, the sick couple should have headed home after their dinner for a good rest. However, Angeline and Ck decided to walk around IMM.

At 7.45pm, Angeline and Ck left IMM with 1 shirt (G200), 1 pair of leather shoes (D&C), 5 plastic containers (Daiso) physically and 1 glass concept basin virtually.

P/S: Angeline knows that she don't look sick in the photohraphs, but she is.
P/P/S: Angeline went home, popped another tablet and went to sleep.

Behold!

Having read so much about Angeline being the authoritative partner in her relationship with Ck, this entry shall reveal Ck's determination in getting Angeline to do something with (for) him.

About 5 months earlier (or so), Angeline and Ck caught the movie trailer of 'Kung Fu Panda' during one of those movie commericals that Golden Village has offered complimentarily for at least 20 minutes before the start of any movie. Ck was totally captivated by the new cartoon and has been talking about it (thankfully not non-stop).

1. Angeline and Ck walked past the 'Kung Fu Panda' poster at Golden Village (Great World City). Ck would exclaim, "I want to watch 'Kung Fu Panda'."
   
   
2. Angeline and Ck walked past the 'Kung Fu Panda' poster at the bus stop (at 1 Raffles Link). Ck would exclaim (again), "I want to watch 'Kung Fu Panda'."
   
   
3. Angeline and Ck walked past Bossini that sells 'Kung Fu Panda' T-shirts at Marina Square. Ck would exclaim (once again), "I want to watch 'Kung Fu Panda'."

As a result of the above mentioned (classic) examples, Angeline and Ck went to watch 'Kung Fu Panda' at Golden Village (Vivo City). At least, Angeline could be ensure that the sentence would be extinct after 7 June 2008. If you are wondering about the sentence, Angeline suggests that you better close this window.

Angeline and Ck reached Vivo City about half an hour before the movie was scheduled. Much to Angeline's expectation, Ck was bubbling with excitment and he could not wait for the movie to start. Angeline suggested to take a walk around Vivo City and explore the mall. As it was close to 12am, there was practically no one in the mall and Angeline could only look at the window displays. Angeline presumed that Ck saw the opportunity and started to fool around, imitating the classic 'Kung Fu' move that was on the movie poster. To Ck's dismay, Angeline took out her camera and took a snapshot of it. Without much editing, the effects were definitely amazing and hilarious.

Stealing a glance at her watch, it was time to watch 'Kung Fu Panda'! Hurray! (Angeline is making the sound effect on Ck's behalf). A 94 minutes movie was just right for Angeline. Ck could watch his movie in peace without beeing irritated by Angeline's constant fidgeting. And the bonus for Ck is that he did not have to entertain Angeline throughout the movie, as she was very much engrossed in the cartoon. It was really FUNNY la!

Angeline's Rating: 3.5 stars / 5 stars

2 Gluttons

Angeline got a sudden craving for chicken rice last friday and dragged Ck to find it along Selegie Road. Angeline is not just craving for any chicken rice, but those that are served at the old 'kopi thiams'. As Angeline and Ck were at Plaza Singapura to collect Angeline's U700, the nearest place to look for chicken rice wuold be Selegie Road.

After walking around Selegie Road for 5 minutes, Angeline realized that the shop that she had in mind had closed down. Unwillingly to give up, she pulled Ck across the street to Park Lane to try her luck. Angeline remembered that there was a restaurant called Rex located at Park Lane that serves chicken rice. Angeline thought that she got really lucky when she found the place. Angeline and Ck then sat down happily to enjoy the chicken rice. Maybe only Angeline has enjoyed the chicken rice.

Angeline's taste bud would give the chicken rice 3 stars / 5 stars. Still feeling rather full, Angeline insisted on eating the beancurd at Rochor. Angeline told Ck that the walk to Rochor would be able to digest some of the food, thus she would be able to eat the beancurd. Once again, Ck was pulled to Rochor to eat the beancurd by Angeline.

On their way there, Angeline passed by at least 3 shops that served chicken rice. And all these shops are located at those old 'kopi thiams'. Therefore, Angeline began to wonder what did she mean when she thought she got really lucky just a while ago.

Ck offered to buy the beancurd and asked Angeline if she wanted some doughsticks to go along. Angeline agreed and told him to get one for him and one for her. What Angeline had in mind was ONE PAIR OF DOUGHSTICK. Well, Ck returned with TWO pairs of doughsticks and said, "One for you (pointed to one) and one for me (pointed to the other)." Angeline took one pair of doughstick and told him, "I mean one for you (pointed to one of the doughstick from the pair) and one for me (pointed to the other)." Oh well!

The 2 gluttons were super full from eating and decided to take a walk to Sim Lim Square to catch a bus home. Angeline offered to show Ck the way, as she is more familiar with the place. When Angeline and Ck were reaching the bus stop, Angeline began to wonder if bus service 66 stops at the bus stop outide Sim Lim Square. Angeline has presumed that it does because it goes to her workplace which is like 4 bustops down the road. Before they reached the bus stop, Angeline told Ck about her doubts. At that point in time, Bus 66 stopped at the bus stop, picked up some passengers and zoomed off. Angeline and Ck stared at the bus and Ck told Angeline, "One good news and one and bad news. The good news is Bus 66 does come here and the bad news is we just missed the bus." Angeline knew that already. Nonetheless, the 2 gluttons still managed to make it home.

Do You?

One of Angeline's friend just said, "I do" on 7th June 2008.

Together with the rest of Etonhouse (Vanda)'s staff, Angeline attended Priya and Nathan's solemnisation cum dinner at Fort Canning Gallery and Foyer. Since it started in 2001, Etonhouse (Vanda) has never employed any male teachers up to date. Just in case you are still wondering, the bride is Angeline's friend cum ex-colleague from Etonhouse (Vanda). Just in case you still wondering, the bride is Priya. If you are still wondering, please close this window. Oh well!

Angeline was all dolled up, ready to set off and reach the wedding venue, looking her very best. Due to the (damn) heavy evening traffic, poor directions of Fort Canning Carpark, confusing signage at Fort Canning and Angeline's bad sense of direction, Angeline arrived late. Fortunately, Angeline has Lissa to guide her the way and Shu Ping to join her in coming late. Heh!

Angeline waited for another 45 minutes before the solemnisation started and waited for 15 minutes before dinner was served. As it was Angeline's first time attending an Indian wedding, Angeline was bubbling with excitment and couldn't wait for it to start, thus the 1 hour was virturally a 2 hour wait for Angeline. Luckily, Angeline got extremely obliging ex-colleauges to cam-whore with her as a form of entertainment.

Unlike Chinese wedding where the DJ will play a super romantic (not forgetting emotional) song to announce the walk-in of the bride and the groom, the MC at Priya's wedding was the one who announced the walk-in. Quickly (and thankfully), the solemnisation was next on the agenda. Angeline thought that it was rather amusing for the Justic of Peace to ask if the bride and the groom were present at their free will. Angeline has always presumed that this is the 21st century and that question seems redundant. Angeline is not being rude here, if you like, ignorant is a much more appreciate choice of word to describe Angeline. Angeline guesses that this is the standard procedure and every married couple has been through it.

After the solemnisation, the MC announced, "Dinner will be served and you are invited to get your dinner at the buffet table located at the foyer." As Angeline and her friends were seated next to the entrance to the foyer, they were one of the first to get into the queue for the buffet diner. Angeline shall reinforce that they are not being 'kiasu'.

Looking at the programme line-up, there is a 'Kick Off Your Boot' item. Angeline didn't have the chance to kick off her boot and she has to leave for her movie date with Ck. Just before she was making her exit, the DJ has to play 'Heaven is a Place on Earth', Angeline wondered if the DJ was trying to tempt her with her favourite retro song. Oh well!

Warmest Congratulations to Priya and Nathan from Angeline!

P/S: Ms Shu Ping, when is your turn?
P/P/S: Ms Lissa, when is yours?