Just came back from Comex 2008. Nearly no time to go. Any way, I got nothing in mind and company my friend to go. This time I think the crowd management is slightly better. I did not trapped in any human jams. There are more walking space. This time round not many things got my attention. Just saw some nice gadgets I might be buying in next show. Like BlueAnt Supertooth 3. This bluetooth handset looks good. Nothing to stick into you ears and it is voice recognition. But too bad did not ask for the price as my friend walked quite fast. But I suspect the price should be in $150 region. Walked 2 levels and finally bought a mobile TV set holder for my car. Haha.
Today I went to Orchard Kinokuniya. I usually wun frequent book stores as I feel the books there are expensive. I was browsing around and saw this nice service provided by Kinokuniya. Ok, I might a bit mountain turtle. There is this computer station which allows you to search for books that is in stock in the book stores and you can print out the map that points you to the right direction!! This is great!
I just came back from watching The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. I feel this show is not as nice the previous two. The new wife lacks of chemistry with the lead male. The son is a bit too old to call them father and mother. Very not suitable. Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh have only a little bit of screen time. Mainly at the starting and ending. The Shanghai part also not realistic. Too modern. Looks like this era. The special effects a bit too computer for the monsters. Overall, only one word: disappointing.
I just back from watching The X Files: I Want to Believe. I seldom watch the TV series so dunno what the whole series talk about. But roughly I know it is about Aliens. Overall, I feel that this show is ok only. This time round there are no aliens which I feel a bit sian and this movie actually got some ending. Haha. Mulder and Scully still looks good. Although many talking, I feel not boring but story not as exciting and not so mystery.
Today I am craving for Oyster Omelette (蚝煎). The reason is that yesterday I watched a show talking about oyster omelette by Kym Ng. This made me suddenly feel like eating oyster omelette. Haha. I also long time did not eat that is why I have a sudden craving for it. Finally, I have it for lunch and satisfied my desire. Ha..
I just came back from watching Red Cliff 1 (赤壁1). After reading reviews and strongly recommended by my friends who watch it, I raise my hope high before watching. However, after watching it, I feel it is only so so for part 1. Maybe it is because I did not read the book before. So I dun really get to enjoy. There are many talking and have a few occasional jokes. The war scenes looks nice but the fighting and killing all looks too familiar which can be found in other shows. I like Cao Cao (Zhang Fengyi) and Sun Shang Xiang (Zhao Wei) the best. The acting is more natural. The rest are so so and worst is Sun Quan (Zhang Zheng) . Overall, I feel the show is more on the boring side. I hope Part 2 will be better.
I just caught Hellboy 2: The Golden Army. I feel it is quite nice though many might disagree. This time round it has many creatures and actions. However, I feel there are still certain parts need a bit of improving. Like the angel of death, it is very obvious that it is recycled from Pan Labyrinth. Though the final showdown is not bad but I feel more it is more like kung fu fighting. Not very mystical. Ha..
I just came back from watching Hancock. I feel not really that nice. The story plot I feel nothing much. I feel it can be better. The villains in the show is far too weak. So overall, this show does not live up to my expectation. It is not as fantastic as I tot it would be. One good thing is that Charlize Theron acts in this show and she looks good.
Today I attended my secondary school 45th reunion dinner. It is a rather last minute decision as my brother who is also from the same school told me he got an extra ticket. So dun waste loh. This is a rather huge event as I think got more than 100 tables. Really can say it is a 1000 people dinner. The guest of honour is Minister for Finance, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The caterer who did this dinner is quite lousy. Food not nice and service bad. Hope the next one would be better.
Lately I attended a meeting and learn a new word. Do you know what is Lazy Susan? I have asked many people and only about 20% of those I asked know what is it. Impressive. Ok, Lazy Susan is the revolving server mostly found on the table in Chinese restaurant. So did you got it correctly? If you did, good for you!
I just came back from watching The Incredible Hulk. It got nothing to do with Lee Ang's version. Actually I dun really feel it is better or worse than Lee Ang's version. Both got pros and cons. The Hulk still looks very CG. But their other special effects are not bad. But I feel the story a bit slow as there are many talking. It only becomes nicer when the male lead becomes Hulk and starts destroying things. Overall, still not too bad.
Carpark full around PC Show venue
Crowds at PC Show
My digital camera 
I just came back from watching Kung Fu Panda. This is quite an interesting animation. This show is about 1.5 hours long. The drawing is nice and the show is quite funny. However, the story line is very typically. Bad guy comes back to take revenge and the chosen one has to deal with it. Though the story plot is simple, it is watchable. I wonder why the snake and tiger are female in the show. It is because of the chinese saying "最毒妇人心" and "母老虎"? Haha! So make a guess who is the voice over for these two characters? Maybe you feel they are well chosen? Any way, remember to stay back after the credit roll cos there is a short clip after it.
Today is the last day of my student attachment. So I decided to give her a treat as appreciation. My colleagues and I plus her went to the latest opening restaurant in NTU called Executive Cafe. It is very empty inside though lunch time. I guess as much cos most people wun spend this kind of money during lunch unless they have a good reason. We ordered a 8 dish set and plus drinks etc.. for about $150. It has roast meat, soup, prawns, cot fish etc.. I feel the portion of the food is generous and fast. Staffs are attentive and friendly as well. Best of all is there are no service charge and GST!! So I think it is good to give people a treat here. Haha!
Today I accidentally scratched my working shoe! My shoe is less than 1 month old only!!! So heartache. I just alighted from my car at my office. Then dunno how on earth I kick onto something and left a permanent scar at the tip of my shoe! So careless. Sigh.......
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Now listening to Jeff Chang (张信哲) latest album Escape (逃生). This album is so hard to get. It is released in late April but I could not find it in many stores ranging from Causeway Point to IMM to West Mall to Ang Mo Kio Hub to VivoCity! I wonder if it is too hot selling until no stocks or not hot selling and limited stocks. Haha. Whatever the case, I finally found it in Junction 8. I bought it at Sembawang Music Center. It has a promotion of $3 off min $30 spent using Citibank credit card. So in the end, I combine with one more cd and this album costs me $17.40.
I just came back from watching Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Harrison Ford once again reprise the role of Indiana Jones but this time looks much older. The whole movie wins on the special effects, the humour, the acting and the flow of the movie. But the story plot I feel is rather empty. The ending is rather lame I feel. Cate Blanchett leaves me with quite a good impression with her nice acting. Overall, it is quite nice just that dun expect anything fantastic ending.
I just came back from K Box. It has been a long time since I last sang at karaoke. This time I went to the outlet at Jurong Entertainment Center. Saturday rates is about $30 per person. This includes 4 hours singing + free flow of peanuts + 2 drinks per person. I sing many songs! Jay Chou, Jeff Chang, Nicholas Chang etc... Also songs from Jolin Tsai, Zhang Huimei Stefanie Sun. I really sing until no voice. Haha! Really enjoy myself tonight!
Lately I got this zips problem on 3 consecutive days!!! On Wednesday, the zip of one of my working pants came off. On Thursday, another pair also goner! Guess what? Today, the zip of one of my bags came off!! Talk about luck!!!!
I just went to Railway mail at Bukit Timah. There is this Japanese restaurant tucked away in a small corner call Ramen Ramen. I was craving for Ramen and tot of this place. I order a cheese ramen as I am a cheese lover. The ramen comes quite fast but I feel it is a bit cheesy (no pun intended) that the cheese is actually a piece of kraft thrown in. I do not know if the soup based is made of "special made" cheese or not. The soup tastes milky so I feel that maybe the kraft is just for show. Overall, it tastes nice. The service is good cos there are not many people and so the staffs are attentive towards you.
Today I went to East Coast Park for a bicycle ride. It has been some time I visited this place. When I reached there, it was so packed! There are so many people and not to mention about cars! Luckily there are many empty lots near the chalet. I bring my own bicycle there so I can save on rental. Haha. I cycled from Area A to Area F. On the way, I saw the new Big Splash where there are now many shops and activities. I also passed by McDonald's area where all the main hype are. A few km down is the Bedok Jetty where many people are fishing. Besides the seafood center, there is this cable ski pool which looks fun! Then, there is this Bougainvillea Garden where there is a restaurant there I think called Sunset Bay. It is an isolated place but packed with people. East Coast Park is a nice place to relax on a non-working except it is way too crowded.
Cable Ski Pool
Bedok Jetty
Just came back from Tangs private sales. If you have Citibank credit card, you can get into Tangs departmental stall. The sale are great. Saw a few things that are going for 50% off or more. I bought a nice shirt for my work. After discount, it becomes about $88. Actually, there are more nice stuffs but just that the fitting room is long queue. So I just grab and go.
Today is Mother's Day and we went out for a meal to celebrate this day. But as usual we like to play with luck and never make any reservation. So we wonder around until we landed at Beer Garden restaurant in Tahan Jurong besides the Jurong Park. Though there are quite a number of people, we did get a table. We ordered quite a lot of food - Chili crabs, cereal prawns, vegetables, meat etc.. 6 of us ate for around $140. I think it is quite affordable and the food is rather nice too.
Today I start to use my iPod Nano which is a gift from someone. I took it out from the casing and first impression is it looks sleek! But other than that I begin to feel a bit disappointed. Firstly, the manual instruction to operate the player is very limited. Then, you have to charge it through computer. Lastly, it did not even tell you how to upload the songs. It makes the whole experience very unfriendly for those who use it for the very first time. Luckily, I managed to settle all issues in 10 mins time. So still not so bad.
I just came back from watching the movie Iron Man. I feel it is quite a nice show. This show is more lighten up as compared to many superhero movies. The lead actor cracks jokes and is more "human". The most worthy of this show is the special effects. It makes the whole movie looks extremely high tech and Iron Man looks cool! Remember to stay back after the credit rolls. Got a very short scene that follow after that.
Here comes the funny part. My boss has been to this restaurant before and ate a very nice dessert. But he dun know the name. So he described to the waiter and the waiter points to the menu for his dessert. But when it comes, it is not what my boss wanted. After a few questions, my boss found out that this special dessert could not be found in the menu and only one German chef there knows how to make it! So in the end, we did not get to eat this. My boss swears to eat it the next time round. Haa!!
Today my boss treats us lunch at Jurong Country Club. The reason is that he is promoted! So this calls for a celebration and I made a booking at the restaurant called Green Banyan. There is this lunch set which cost about $30 per person which consists of a main course and free flow of tea, soup, dessert, bread and salads! I personally love soups a lot and I drank 3 bowls! Haha. I ordered a sausage platter which I feel is not bad. But my friend ordered lamp chop which looks even more delicious. I feel the money is quite well spent cos the food amount is ample and tastes great.
I just back from watch The Forbidden Kingdom by Jet Li and Jackie Chan. The highlight of this movie is the fight between these two action stars. The 10+ mins duel is quite nice. There are some jokes and the english pronunciation are not bad especially Liu Yifei and Li Bingbing. The special effects are nice but not tip top kind. But the story plot is way off. It is a twisted plot of Journey to the West legend where monkey god has to be freed. Haha. But the let down is that the ultimate bad guy is not powerful enough. This is the disappointing part and makes the ending too simple. But overall, this movie is still watchable.
